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Merrily They Roll Along ( Continued, from page 54) little sausages, corn muffins and coffee. The long table in the lanaii, overlooking the magnificent gardens and swimming pool, was festively decorated. Branches of long needle pine, cones and brilliant red, blue and gold Christmas balls formed luxurious and colorful table decorations. After everyone had enjoyed the hearty repast, Bob said, “Now, all of you stay here until you hear the jingle bells.” A few minutes later he pulled the gaily decorated trailer he had rented for the occasion into the driveway — and then the fun began. The presents Bob had for other friends in various parts of town were piled into his roving “Open House.” The Tomand-Jerrys were properly flavored. The little portable organ stood ready for accompaniment to the caroling. The idea was to roll merrily along to the home of each of the chosen friends, bring them out by carol singing, have them pick up their gifts and enjoy a little Christmas cheer. BOB, making out his guest list for the brunch, put Wanda Hendrix at the top. Not only because Wanda is an old friend but because she, too, probably will be away at Christmas time since she’s starring with Bob in “Rio Grande.” The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Don Taylor (Phyllis Avery), Mr. and Mrs. Hall Bartlett (Lois Butler), Phyllis Kirk, Cathy O’Donnell and John Dali. John, however, came later, in time for the ride, but not for brunch. Little Gretchen Williams, the child of a neighbor from whom Bob borrowed the organ, went along to play and Janet Lee Schultz was a special guest. Janet Lee, visiting Hollywood for the first time and attending a Carnation broadcast, had been picked out of the crowd by Bob Finn who does the show, as a special Carnation guest. When Bob had asked Janet Lee what she would like best on her Hollywood trip, she’d said, “To meet Bob Stack.” “You’re in,” Bob Finn had told her. “He’s a good friend of mine and if he’s home we’ll run out to his house.” When Finn had called and asked Stack what he was doing Bob had said casually, “Having a Christmas party.” Of course Janet Lee had been practically breathless when Bob Finn had told her she was invited. Bob’s timing of his pre-Christmas celebration at the same time Santa Claus Lane opened on Hollywood Boulevard brought everyone to the party in a holiday mood. The trailer was fun. Riding a trailer on the move produces somewhat the same sensation as riding in a boat when the sea is very rough. And with such a load of talent as Bob’s party carried, there was never a dull moment. Practically every one of the guests had played in stock at one time or another in their lives, so as they rolled merrily along productions were put on that ran from Shakespeare to minstrels. And Bob did some of the fancy cape tricks he had had to learn for “Torero.” Bob is probably the first person to have held Open House, served Tomand-Jerrys and told some guests they were not invited to indulge. Rude? No, downright sensible, as everyone agreed. Even for Holiday fun it doesn’t make sense to bend an elbow, however slightly, in a moving object. But after the roving was over, Bob’s riders returned to his house and relaxed over a Tom-and-Jerry. If you hanker for a holiday caravan and cannot rent a trailer, maybe you can borrow a horse and wagon or a truck. Or a caravan of cars would be fun. Lois Butler is in “High Lonesome,” John Dali is in “The Gun,” Wanda Hendrix is in “Saddle Tramp,” Phyllis Kirk is in “Two Weeks — With Love,” Cathy O’Donnell is in “The Miniver Story,” Phyllis Avery Taylor debuts in “Queen for a Day” and Don Taylor is in “Father’s Little Dividend.” Bob Stack will also be seen in “Mr. Music.” The following recipes serve eight. SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CLAMS Drain: 1 ten-ounce can minced clams Combine in bowl: 8 eggs 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper Vi cup milk Beat until well combined. Melt in skillet: 3 tablespoons butter Add drained minced clams and cook over low heat 1 minute. Add egg milk mixture, and cook over low heat. Stir gently and constantly up from bottom to form soft creamy flakes. Place on platter. Garnish with parsley and cooked, drained bacon. VEAL LOAF WITH SAUSAGES Combine: 4 cups soft bread crumbs with % cup milk. Let stand until milk is absorbed. Add: 2 pounds ground veal % pound ground beef 2 teaspoons salt Vz teaspoon pepper % teaspoon leaf thyme Vi teaspoon ground sage 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 eggs, well beaten Mix lightly, but thoroughly, with fork. Shape into roll. Place in lightly greased pan. Bake in a moderate oven (375° F.) 45 minutes. Twenty minutes before veal loaf is to be done place V2 cup water in a large skillet. Arrange 1 pound small link pork sausages in skillet. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Remove cover and pour off water. Cook over moderate heat 10 minutes (turning frequently) or until sausages are well browned. Drain on absorbent paper. Place veal loaf on platter, and slice. Arrange sausages around it. Garnish with parsley. TOM AND JERRY Beat until stiff but not dry: 8 egg whites Add gradually: 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Beat well after each addition. Add: 8 egg yolks; beat until blended. Dip 2 tablespoons full of mixture into each china mug. To each mug add: V2 jigger brandy and 1 jigger rum. Fill mugs with very hot water. Stir well. Sprinkle top with grated nutmeg. The End Come away to carefree adventure this Winter—on any one of hundreds of different Greyhound Amazing America Tours! These low-cost pleasure trips include hotel accommodations, sightseeing, entertainment — everything planned in advance by experts. 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