ine, SASS _" — ts Es es Po spe aes 5 as Se Lax pies oe = eewr- ae Sg Ais nt -—— a a Vol. 10. No. 18 SIDNEY, B.C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 1917 FOOD ECONOMY AND Tht WAn GREAT SAVING BEING MADE BY MEATLESS DAYS THROUGH- OUT CANADA. Moncton, N. B., Oct. 3.—As a result of regulations providing for ‘‘beefless and baconless days’’ and other restrict- ions;imposed on public eating places at the instance of the food controller, a very great saving has been effected in supplies needed for export to the Allied armies and nations.- The first announce ment of the reductions in the consump- tion of beef, bacon and wheat flour brought about the Order-in-Council, ef- fective August 17, regulating the serv- ing of these commodities in hotels and restaurants, was made here to-night by Mrs. Jean Muldrew, director of domes- tic economy in the office of the food controller. Mrs. Muldrew addressed the convention of Women’s Institutes for the Province of New Brunswick on the subject of food conservation. ww Reports are mot complete for the en- tire Dominion but these already received indicate that the saving ,in all parts of the country has been large as measured im percentages and enormous when con- sidered in the aggregate of pounds. The combined .,s«ving. for the month in four establishments in one city alone amounted to 9 4 tons of beef and 3 and 3-5 tons bacon. ‘‘These amounts,”’ said Mrs. Muldrew, ‘‘represent but a fraction of the saving of one city, only a fraction indeed of the saving in the public eating places of that city alone. Yet these totals are sufficient to ration a whole division with beef for one day, and a division and a half with bacon, eine im hoth coces the liberal Canadian allowance. What Canada’s united eff- ort will amount to is but dimly fore- shadowed by the performance of these four establishments. Add these to the number of other places in the same city and then add all from other Canadian cities and you can easily see how great has been the saving in consumption of these commodities.’’ The lecturer stated that reports al- ready received by the Food Controller’s office showed a reduction of 20 per cent in the consumption of white bread as a result of the provision of substitutes. Mrs. Muldrew explained that in the present critical situation as regards the food supply of the world, those who . were responsible for the feeding of the family had an especial opportunity for effective patriotic service. In order that Canada might send to the Allied coun- tries its share of the enormous amount of wheat required, the normal consump- tion here would have to te .reduced from 6 to 44 bushels per capita. This meant that where we were accustomed to eat four slices of white bread we must now eat only three, and for that other slice eat a bread made from some other cer- eal, such as rye, barley, corn or oats, or eat its equivalent of barley, rice, oat meal or other cereal food. Moreover the present consumption of beef and bacon in Canada must be re- duced by one-third. Mrs. Muldrew explained the purpose of the Household Food Pledge: ‘‘In or- der,’’ she said, ‘‘to carry out to the privation is exacted of any one, there full the requests of the Controller no is nothing that anyone with an intel- ligent understanding of food values and of simple methods of cooling cannot carry out ard do much more and still have her family well nourished.’’ She estimated that $50,000,000 worth of food which is now wasted could be sav- ed annually. This situation could be remedied bv the housekeener if she would studv the scientific food require. ments of the different members of the household. The speaker also declared that much food was still heing wasted in hetels and restaurants hecause too larre portions were served. o_o - Satins - oe aor $1.00 Per Year | keeper though very real is not dramatic as is the work of the nurse with her at- tractive uniform,’’ said Mrs. Muldrew, ‘‘but the kitchen soldier in her uniform is necessary to win the war. Will you teach others the value of small things? One slice of bread wasted weekly by every Canadian family means 71,280 one pound loaves lost, enough to feed three and a half divisions, 21,500 men, ten meals. By guarding against small losses the habit will grow and it may be we shall be fortunate enough to lose our reputa- tion for wastefulness and extravagance. for RED CROSS TAG DAY OCTOBER 18. The committee of the local braxch of the Red Cross Society have completed the arrangements for holding a tag day on Thursday, October 18th, in aid of the British Red Cross, in conjunction with all the branches in Canada. Be- sides taggers on the streets there will be a house to house collection, the fol- lowing ladies being in-charge: Mrs. C. C. Cochran, Sidney; Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Nicholson, Allbay to Queens Avenue. Anyone who so desires can leave their donation at the Red Cross Room or with the chairman, Mr. J. J. White, or the secretary+treasurer, Mr. S. A. Kelly at any time before the 18th and their names will be listed and they will not be asked again. DONATIONS REQUESTED. Mrs. Whiting and Miss Lowndes will be very grateful for any contributions to the floRer, fruit, vegetable and home ; produce stall for Monday, October 22. They will be at Berquist Hall to receive ; perishable articles on the morning of the 22nd. Other goods will be gladly received by them at the same timg. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Knowles wil also bé very grateful for any contribut- ions to the fancy work stall. SOLDIERS COMFORTS ‘‘J’’ UNIT. An appeal has been received from the Balfour Military Sanatorium for 3,500 bulbs to be planted this autumn and the Superintendent Soldiers Comforts, ‘