concrete and quite often when considerable pressure was applied, pull out a large chunk from the pole. This happened in spite of great care, and it was then that Mr. Jennyjohn decided to experiment. The product of his efforts along this line is a canthook with four teeth that extend over a distance of about six inches decreasing the strain on the pole by increasing the points of contact, and which according to Mr. Jennyjohn has never chipped a pole. It is particularly adapted for handling poles immediately after they are taken from the mold because at this stage they are still comparatively soft and are easily chipped.

In the course of a year this improvement should effect a goodly saving in time and money.

Courtesy of Andrew Street
Operator

NE Saturday morning the writer happened to be at a new plant just outside the city, where the Home phone was the only one installed. I called for Lamey's tool room and was informed by the Andrew Operator that they had only the Bell phone. Upon finding that the message was important, she called the tool room on the Bell phone, delivered the message and gave me the information desired.

This was good service and very much appreciated and worthy of mention. Signed,

An employee.

I. A. R. A. Christmas Party and Dance

December 28th

HE governing bodies of the Industrial Athletic and Recreation Association have approved plans for the First Annual Christmas Party and Dance of the Association, under the auspices of Co.'s A, G, H and Machine Gun Co., Third Regiment, Inf., N. Y. N. G. at the New York State Armory, Tuesday, December 28th.

Music will be furnished by Raymond Fagan's 35 piece orchestra. There will be dancing from 9:00 to 1:00 and a special entertainment at 11:00 o'clock.

Among the novelties planned are a huge Xmas tree and a jolly Santa Claus, special prizes for ladies and souvenirs for everybody. The decorations will be unique and the orchestra placed on a special stand in the center of the hall.

Among the presents that Santa Claus will distribute from the big tree will be the pennants to the winning teams in the 1920 Association activities: Tennis, Men's and Girls', Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation. Quoits, Gleason Works; Baseball, Men's, Art in Buttons, Inc., Vacuum Oil Co., National Brass Mfg. Co.; Girls', Alderman, Fairchild Co. and Wollensak Optical Co.

Interesting Figures
the December 1919 meeting

of Life ance Presidents it was reported that there were 53,221,457 Life Insurance policies in force in this country representing $29,797,000,000 outstanding insurance. More than $300,000,000 of the Assets of these companies are invested in Electric Light and Power Company securities.

THERE is one day of the year

when the Housewife forgets all about the so called drudgery of the kitchen, and falls to with a will that could only be guided by a light and happy spirit. This day is Christmas. Days ahead she begins to plan her menu and with a great deal of satisfaction thinks of the way Dad likes this, and Sister that, and what little Tommy likes best. Sometimes she plans an unusual dish and keeps it a secret for a surprise on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve the larder is full to overflowing; everything is put away neatly. The Day arrives and with all the excitement of opening gifts and watching the antics of the Kiddies, mother must spend part of her time in the kitchen where she is starting the meal of the yearChristmas Day Dinner.

What fun she has! With sleeves rolled up, and a gingham apron on she is here and there, tasting, seasoning and stirring, and with certain things she is so careful. They have got to be just right you know because this is Christmas Dinner!

There's no fretting about lack of help this day. She would rather "everybody run along and have a good time." She is having her good time and anticipates more when she announces to the house, "Christmas Dinner is served!"

1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon mustard 1 egg Put all together and beat with Dover beater. Add 3 tablespoons vinegar and cook in double boiler until creamy.

CABBAGE AND PEANUT SALAD Shred cabbage and over it put chopped peanuts. Serve with Sour Cream Dressing.

PLUM PUDDING

1 c. chopped suet 1 tsp. cinnamon

Put 2c. granulated sugar, 1 c. boiling water, add 1/8 tsp. cream tartar in small saucepan, stir until sugar is dissolved. Then boil for 10 min. till soft ball forms being careful not to move or jar the saucepan. As crystals form on sides of pan wipe off with sponge or brush dipped in cold water. When done pour out on large platter or marble slab that has been moistened with cold water; cool till the finger can be held in syrup. Begin to stir with wooden spoon till a white, creamy mass is formed, then knead. It may be used at once, but it is better after standing till next day. It will keep for weeks in an air-tight jar. Always cover fondant to prevent crust forming.

Cream the butter, add sugar gradually, and egg well beaten; then add flour mixed and sifted with baking powder. Chill, toss onehalf mixture on a floured board, and roll oneeighth inch thick. Shape with a doughnut cutter. Brush over with white of egg, and sprinkle with sugar mixed with cinnamon. Split almonds, and arrange three halves on each at equal distances. Place on a buttered sheet, and bake eight minutes in a slow oven.

1⁄2 cup sugar

1 egg

SNICKERDOODLES 1/2 cup butter 1⁄2 teaspoon soda 11⁄2 cups flour

1⁄2 cup cold water 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 lb. dates or raisins

1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 8 lb. nuts, (peanuts are good) Cream the butter, add sugar, and egg. Sift the flour, soda and spices, add these and water to mixture. Lastly add the fruit and nuts which have been covered with a little flour. Drop from spoon onto greased pan and bake in a hot oven.