QUEEN OF BEAUTY.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2891, 22 May 1878, Page 2

QUEEN OF BEAUTY.

To-day I was shown some fine picked stone,tJcen from the reef in the Queen of the May section. Baling was in progress yesterday and to-day, and when the water and sludge ia out a start at sinking the shaft will be made. Crushing for com*, pany and tributers is looking well.

Ovr Millinery Department is now in full swing with a Magnificent Assortment of Ladies* at 7- Children's Trimmed Eats suitable for the pre*ent season. — J. COBGRAVJS and Co., Owen street. — -\_Advi^\ •

Housekeepers in the country, who have many tomatoes and few cans, can easily preserve a large quantity of this very easily-raised fruit by drying it. This method requires little outlay, and comparatively little trouble. Scald and peel . the tomatoes, as for canning, Boil them slowly in a porcelain kettle or stone jar, until the original quantity is reduced onehalf. Then season them in the proportion of a teaspoonful of salt, and half a cupful of sugar to a gallon of stewed tomatoes. Spread on plates and dry quickly, without scorching. As the moisture dries away and Ihe stewed fruit takes shape, scrape it up so that both sides may dry, and let the contents of several plates, heaped up lightly, stand In bright sunshine a little while before putting away. Store ia bags, and keep dry. When wanted for use, put , a small quantity soaking inconsiderable water for several hours, or over night. Stew in the same water long and slowly— three or four hours—keeping boiling water at hand to add if it grows thick, and so is in danger of burning. It should be quite thin when done, and may be thickened with bread crumbs, and seasoned with a little sugar, salt and butter—of course tomatoes should not be made sweet.— American Agriculturist. .^^