SWEETS FOR THE PARTY.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1931, Page 20 (Supplement)

SWEETS FOR THE PARTY.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE. Mix three tablespoonsful of unsweetened cocoa with one pound of soft brown sugar; turn into a saucepan, and add two tablespoonsful of milk and a piece of butter the size of a small egg. Allow the sugar to dissolve slowly; then, stirring gently, bring the mixture to boiling point. Cook till a little dropped into cold water makes a fairly hard ball; then pour the toffee into a well-buttered tin.

When it is setting, but before it is hard, mark into squares which will •break when cold.

COOKERY CORNER. ORANGE CAKE. , (Sent by Joyce ? .) 6oz. butter, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoonful baking powder, soz. sugar, essence of orange, 9oz. flour, 1 tablespoonful milk. Cream butter with sugar, beat in eggs, then add flour, baking powder and milk. Lastly beat in a few drops of essence of orange. Bake in a papered square or round tin about 30 to 45 minutes. Split and fill. JOKES. (Sent by Marion Curran.) “In Africa, children, there are no Sunday schools. Now what should we all save our money for?” asked the bibleteacher. “To go to Africa,” was the joyous reply. (Sent by Jack Curran.) A certain man had a pain in his leg so the doctor gave him some medicine and told his patient to take it half an hour before he feels it coming on. (Sent by “Fairy Bell.”) Policeman: Hands up! What are you doing here? ‘ Man: Off! ’Scuse me, I just want one of those turkey feathers for my wife’s new hat. * * # # Little Boy (at museum): Fancy! That’s an Egyptian mummy! Little Girl: It’s a good job our mummy’s English. * * # * Uncle: Do you like going to school, Harry ? Harry: I don’t mind going, uncle, but I don’t like staying when I get there. # # # * Inquisitive gent: Well, Giles, how do you find the potatoes this year? Giles: By ''looking for ’em as usual! NURSERY RHYME COMPETITION. All answers are titles of Nursery Rhymes and Fairy . Tales and will be given next week. 1. Where was the party held?. 2. Who was the hostess? 3. What did she say to welcome her guests ? 4. What order was given when they arrived. 5. What royal person did the catering? 6. What song was sung ? 7. Which guest sat alone at supper ? 8. Who sang before supper was announced ? I ’. 9. Which of the guests had meat ? 10. Which two guests cleaned some dish? 11. Who brought the water? 12. Who disobeyed his mother ? 13. What was asked about a murder? 14. Who was the jolliest guest? . 15. Who met with, a terrible accL dent. 16. Who behaved in an ungentlemanly manner?. ■ 17. Who had a' nasty fright? 18. Which guest lost some belongings? 19. Who was the gardener of the party? . 20. Who were the 1 most helpless guests ? 21. Who brought his cat? 22. Who supplied the music? 23. What guest was in great danger? 24. Which was the most restless guest ? 25. Which guest was a thief?