The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 20, 1939, Page 10

Christmas Invitation il By Katherine Edelman ing a Christma " he began. it be p your plans? I have a fecling they | could be side-tracked easily.’ Jack thought of the lonely Chri icipating. Aft He ascended the steps lead the massive door. er all, there might be somett this unusual invitation, “You are right a he admitted, ‘They & ther in the air. But—but going to spend Christmas with an utter r took me back for a 1t “That's why I thought you 1 come.” There was a note of disap pointment in Bevan Willers' voice “I probably got the wrong man, however.” Jack thought again of the lonely Christmas before him. And before he could debate the question, heard a voice inside of him answer- ing, calling through the wire to Rich- mond, “You got the right man, Mr. Willers. I'm coming.” An hour later, bathed and dressed, Jack Treslar was speeding along the frosted highway to Richmond. Fol- lowing the detailed instructions that had been given him, Jack found the long winding drive leading from the roadway. What a secluded, ghostly place, he thought, as he drove un- der the snow-sprinkléd trees. EVAN WILLERS was wa the dim light from the chande- lier, his tall ben re seemed gro- tesque. “I have let the servants away for the evening,’” he said, his bony hand motioning toward the end of the shadowed hall. Jack Treslar felt a twinge of fear as he followed. Here he wi alone in the house with this strange old man. Anything could happen. There wasn't another residence within blocks. Then, his adventurous spir- it reasserted itself, and he lo d smilingly across the table at Bevan Willers. “Well, what's it all about?" A dead silence was the only an- swer. Gray eyes under heavy bris- tling brows stared at him intently. Jack stared back unflinchingly. Then a hearty laugh rang through the library. With amazement Jack saw the old man straighten up in his chair. Years seemed to fall off his shoulders. The twisted, gro- tesque appearance vanished as if by magic. He spoke quietly. “I'm not crazy,” he began; “I'm just a lonely old fellow, ticketed as a sort of recluse. The true facts are that I've been trying for years to write. Yesterday I got word that a story of mine had been accepted.” “But I still don’t understand your strange invitation, and—"" Jack in- terrupted. “I'm coming to that,” Bevan Wil- lers continued. “The hero of my book is a daring, adventurous fel- low. A man willing to answer strange call that came in the n 1 got intrigued with the fe began thinking. Wonderir act as he dc Solr first hotel that came to mind described m . Young, ul ried, int tended hi mind for nected me with y know the re Jack stretcl acr th man’s hand Mr. Willers, do you have got t ght m wistful entreaty in his dark “I don't just think—I'm absoly 1y positive.” RECIPE ON MERRY CHRISTMAS Are you seeking a formula which will insure you a Me stmas? Just have a child or ound the place and human nature will do the rest.—(Collier'’s Weekly) THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1939 OLD FASHIONED PLUM PUDDING HAS ITS RIVALS THIS CHRISTMAS Carrots, suet, spices and fruit juices all go into this steamed holiday pudding. By MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE | , suey pudding, but' a delicious AR Tontyrs Setvie By finale for a holiday dinner: two cups Graham flour, twe white flour, one teaspoon soda t sons bak salt, one act ASHIONED PLUD SURPRISE- ng, fine as a r refreshments of boi 1ps chopped date x in one cup ¥, [fruit puddi tion —it’s light, fluffy and not very rich: Mix two cups of flour, one cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon cinna- mon, % teaspoon salt, three tea- spoons baking powder, two egg yolks, three squares chocolate, melted, 3/4 cup milk, one teaspoon vanilla and five tablespoons fat, melted. Lightly mix in two egy whites, beaten. Half- fill buttered pound moulds, cover tightly and steam one hour. If one large mould is used steam for two hours. ABOUT SAUC — Heavy fruit puddings need tart sauces: Lemon, pineapple or orange, rather soft, creamy. Hard sauce is good too; many persons like some of each. A foamy egs highly flavored, also blend Whipped cr p | hard sauce is best with chocolate pejuice T i r, AN )| t eggs, beaten nutmeats. M and 1 : beaten moulds two-third: tightly and steam thr wrap in waxed paper covered jar in cool place n favor and this one is most a propriate for any holiday func- P B e R FIG PUDDING (N Y 3 P e e 7 iz MERRY Ved 0 Treeeeee N 2] S = B, LT Y Y d SRR Jumne: O R 311 SEWARD STREET CHOCOLATE PUDDING — Always | 1] Fl;irists S hop > | puddings T TED HOLIDAY PUDDING— Three eggs, 1 cup dark brown suger. packed; 1 cup grated carrots; 1% cups ground suet, do not pack; 1 cup canned unsweetened Hawa- ilan pineapple ce, 3% cups sifted flour, oon soda, % teaspoon clove! 4 teaspoon cin- namon, : teaspoon allspice, 1% teaspoons salt, ' cup raisins, 1 CHRISTMAS!? ; cup chopped citron. | Beat eggs well. Add sugar and |beat. Add grated carrot and suet. | Sift dry ingredients together and add | alternately with pineapple juice, re- serving a little to flour fruit. Add fruit, Pour into a large greased | mould, cover and steam four hours. May be made ahead and stored in a crock or tight container in a cool place. Heat before serving and serve sliced with your favorite sauce. This pudding will fill a two-quart | mould—12 to 14 servings. | Goose Is Favorite For Yuletide Feast And Easily Fixed Goose, which is the traditional | Christmas fowl just as turkey is Tharksgiving's dish, is easily pre- pared and is delightfully tasteful if handled correctly. Not until recent years has goose been properly ap- preciated, largely because it hasn't been prepared properly. Geese vary in weight from 8 to 12 pounds or more. Watch for soft feet | & and a pliable bill (if you dress your own bird) 2 indication of proper age for cooking. An excellent dressing is the apple- and-raisin variety, made with the Allow 20 to 25 minutes to the pound for roasting bird in 325- degree oven. - following proportions: One pound of apples, peeled and diced; one-fourth pound of r one tablespoon of three cups of bread cubes. to taste. Al though this dressing is dry, the juices frem the bird will make it tasty. CHRISTMAS MEMORIE Christmas customs. Christmas odoers, Christmas weather, Christ- ,mas decorations, Christmas ch all go together to make memories.' g 7 Bt Bt (e b b b B L B (B b e bbb e OUR CHRISTMAS WISH TO YOU May you Gl«lDE merrily along through A NEW YEAR of much happiness. H. S. GRAVES "The Clothing Man" EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR HART SCHAFFNER & MARX With Kindest Thoughts for a MOST MERRY CHRISTMAS Tothe Yuletide Greetings of Sania . . " Dean of Christmas: v J\ewegiadd our-chorus of felicita- tions!' , May ithe spirit. of-the holiday find you as jolly and:joyous as Santa. In the gay spirit of Christmas . . . we wish you all the happiness ihat he can bring you and those about you. Special Representative NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ’ g&%%@@gwm&%mfl%&%@w @%fifi@%mwmm%@ P