PUPILS' UNKNOWN

Hutt News, Volume 9, Issue 28, 18 December 1935, Page 5

PUPILS' UNKNOWN

■ ( A very enjoyable entertainment wa* given to a largo and appreciative uuIdience on Saturday afternoon, November 30, at the Baptist Hall, by t<io pupils of Miss Findlater, L.jtf.fc.M. A profusion of flowers provided a beautiful setting. The recital opened with a bright trio by three boys. This w,v: followed by duets and solos played wi'li Spirit and expression «y each performer from the eldest to the youngest, u tiny boy of 6 (Alwyn Harris) who di lighted the audience. The following pupils took partiMisses Meldrum, fiuth Loan, C&theriiic and Joan 'Macdonald, Jocelyn Perry, Ellie Boyd, Betty Gibb and lsauei Mackyj Masters John Macky, Douglas Hepworth, David Loan, Victor Okebj , John and Bill Wilson, John McArthur, Gordon Jones, and Alwyn Harris. Mrs Loan presented the certificates gained at -the recent examinations by Douglas Hepworth, David Loan, Ellie Boyd and Victor Okeby. Miss Findlater was. warmly congratulated on the musical ability displayed by her pupils. A dainty afternoon tea was then Berved to the audience and afterwards the pupils were entertained at an enjoyable party. An Bgglew Plum Pudding. A quarter of a pound each of bed! suet, flour and breadcrumbs, six ounces of currants, six ounces of stoned raisins, one pound of brown sugar, a quarter of a pound each of grated carrots and potatoes, one ounce of chopped peel, one ounce of freshly-grated lemon peel, one pound of treacle, and a pinch, of salt. Shred the suet iinely, grate the carrots and potatoes, and mix them with the other dry ingredients, Lastly,., stir in the treacle, mix well, cover with' a cloth and leave until next day. Then, pour into a well greased basin. Boilfor four or five houTs, Cfcristmaß Cake. Cream together in a large basiu oift pound each of butter and carter sugar.. Next add six well-beaten eggs; then gradually sift in. 11 lbs of self-raising, flour beating steadily all the time. When thoroughly mixed stir in one tablespoonful each of brahdy and milk, 1 lb cleaned currants, i lb each of suli tanas and crystalised cherries, i lb mixed peel (finely chopped), the grated, rind of two lemons, a little mixed spice,, 2 ozs ground almonds, and 2 ozs of finely chopped almonds. Beat long and thoroughly, then pour into a large roundcake tin, previously lined with buttered paper. Bake for four or five hours in a steady oven, then allow to stand at least four days before icing, Trait Whips. Plum puddings, even the plainest kind, and mince pines, are too rich for young children bat naturally on Christmas Day they require something festive in appearance. They will be pleased with fruit Whips, which lire simple, nourishing and attractive, Put a piece of sponge cake into a small glass, co<u'r It with ate wed fruit, or joak it with orange juice and cover with sliccd bananas Mjil mnge quarters. Put a thick layer of good custard on top and de*corate with glace cherries. i*M 'llli- 11l LJiJiiili II ■w.ilEUmmi. ■SMBMiMBBBh