Mystery Music Manuscript "True Till Death"

"True Till Death" OLD MUSIC MANUSCRIPT MYSTERY - THE FIRST SOUNDS! hear what I heard when i played back the first few bars for the first time! Amazing! After being hidden for so long... amazing. 

So... in 2005 I was given a box of sheet music. The music in the box (some of it hand written but destroyed by mould and borer, were dated by hand at about 1830 - 1850.) 

A short while ago I found a beautiful handwritten and decorated ORIGINAL piece of music called "True Till Death" and I felt that I wanted to program the music into my computer, learn the lyrics and tune - and do a recording of the song. So far it is delightful! A little art song inspired by marriage or unending love. I'm hoping to find out more information! 

There is not ONE error despite it all having been written and drawn with a calligraphy-type pen. SO much love went into this song - I hope that I can do it justice and give it sound for the first time in 163 years...

So lovingly written out.

Loads of detailed line drawings on the cover.

I wish I knew who this song was written for!! 

Our only clue - Initials A C P

The watermark that covers most of each page. Only visible when held up to a light. 

I've done the first page - VERY haunting and chilling to hear the music come to life. Can just imagine the person playing this song... 


CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE FIRST SOUNDS AND SEE THE PHOTOS OF THE MANUSCRIPT Share if you can! 

“True, True till death”

By A.C. 

Here will I pledge thee, Dearest one. 

Here will I vow ere day be done. 

Deeper the shadows fall from the trees, 

Stirr’d to and fro by the evening breeze, 

True, true till death! 

True, true till death! 

Bear it, O wind! On your lightening breath! 

Bear it, O stream! On your bosom tide; 

Echo it! Carry it! Far and wide! 

True, true till death! 

True, true till death! 

Here will I pledge thee dearest one, 

For I must leave thee, all alone. 

Dark is the forrest, dark is the shore, 

Loud beats the storm and the waters roar… 

True, true till death! 

True, true till death! 

Bear it, O wind! On your lightening breath! 

Bear it, O stream! On your bosom tide; 

Echo it! Carry it! Far and wide! 

True, true till death! 

True, true till death!

(1800’s hand written musical manuscript found in a box in Durban, South Africa 2013)

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I've just been asked "Who gave you the Manuscript?" - My answer: When Francis Doherty-Bigara and I were first married we were given a box of music books by an older couple from our church. 

There were lots of music books and old manuscripts like this one - I saw dates 1830 - 1850 and also 1935 on some of the manuscripts so they must have been family music passed down? I don't know. 

Most of the original hand written music was badly damaged (so much so that I couldn't see the notes) such a tragedy. I threw most of it out - too much mould and mildew to keep them with my other sheet music collection. 

This one always 'spoke' to me, made me feel wistful and dreamy. It's followed me around for over 10 years, always staying in my music cupboards or in my piano stool. The other day I saw it again and realised that I HAD to make it come to life. 

I have contacted the old man who's wife gave me the original box. I hope he responds - I have only found him on Facebook but don't know if his page is active.

*** 

I have now got a few friends looking into this for me! I hope we find out who wrote this song!  

Chocolate Toffee Apple Pudding (Carrot, Apple & Banana!)

FULL Recipe below! 

My family could NOT believe there was this much fruit and
veg in the pudding!

Once the cocoa and vanilla were added it looked and smelled like
traditional chocolate cake batter! There was a slight
carrot smell but that went away with baking.  

Don't be afraid... dit sal in-meng! 

The hard part was not tasting too many spoonfuls! If you feel the batter
it will feel slightly gritty, but the fruit and veg soften in the oven!

The toffee apple sauce. I would have preferred it a little smoother but... 

The baked pudding! Steaming, wet and chocolatey! See the clean knife?
That, and the SMELL let you know that this baby is READY to come out of the oven!

Managed to get a half-shot before gobbling up the slice!
Would have been PERFECT with custard of fresh cream.
Next time! 

Chocolate Toffee Apple Pudding

(Carrot, Apple & Banana!)

Wet

2 large carrots - peeled and chopped.

1 large apple - peeled and chopped.

3 big bananas - peeled and chopped.

4 heaped tsp cocoa

2 tsp vanilla essence

100g Softened margarine or butter

Dry

150g Self Raising Flour

50g Corn Flour

100g brown sugar*

1 level tablespoon baking powder

Toffee Apple Sauce

1 x apple, peeled, diced finely

4 heaped tablespoons brown sugar*

1 Tablespoon margarine or butter**

Level teaspoon baking powder

*for a sugar free option try using agave syrup

**for a margarine or butter free option try using coconut oil.

1. Puree the fruit and veg (raw), add the cocoa and vanilla essence and mix with a food processor. I did it all with my Kenwood hand-held in one jug – no mess no fuss.

2. In a separate bowl, place dry ingredients together and mix.

3. Add pureed fruit/veg/cocoa mixture and add softened margarine/butter – mix lightly until blended. Add baking powder at the last moment, mix and pour into the pre-form cake tin.

4. Bake at 180C for about 20 – 30 minutes. When the knife comes out clean – you’re ready to go!

5. SAUCE: Sautee the apple in a non-stick pan, add margarine or butter and sugar, bring to the boil. Take off the heat and add the baking powder. Whisk lightly and set to cool. Puree the sauce and get it as smooth as possible! Pour over the pudding and wait to cool. (If you can wait!) Believe it or not this sauce is even better the next day!

For a “Malva Pudding” version of this – add only one teaspoon cocoa and 2 Table spoons of Apricot Jam to the fruit and veg mix!  

All of the flavour and not much guilt! 

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Power Failure Win!

We had a neighbourhood power-failure from last night 22:00 until 16:30pm today... What an amazing day!!

Apparently a car had an alcohol induced fling (ding?) with an electricity pole a bit further up our road. He managed to drive away but left the wires disengaged from the pole...

This morning, I had a sad, heartbroken hour where I believed that a working friend had passed away... After calling/whatsapping and connecting with friends in Capetown, we established that our friend is well and *not* dead (whew!) But, of course, using one's blackberry actively for more than 40minutes renders one battery-dead... And with no electricity, no power, no car and a very steep hill between myself and any form of human life... I was well and truly cut off from the world! Jippee!

By 8:30am all other battery operated electronic equipment had died (batteries are shyte) I managed to send out one last inbox to my friend Sevi - via husband's dying phone - and then that was it!

My girl's played in the garden, Kel spent most of her time hovering around me, sitting on me, periodically bumping my hand while I drew a pony with rainbows coming out of its ass (For Sav who was clipping hedges with daddy's leatherman...) when the sun became to hot we went indoors, and I *actually* rehearsed piano and voice for 2 hours (!!!), read a book to the girls (with all of the Little Mermaid accents) ((Totally rocked Sebastian crab)), played cards with them (3yr old legitimately won almost every game - despite not having listened to the bladdy rules!!) and then after we stuffed our faces with delivered pizza (diet fail) we had a wonderful visit and play-date at The Coffee Corner with Sevi and Amy who are recently back from France!

I came home in such a good mood, prepared dinner and made us a chocolate pudding for pudding (made with carrot, banana and apple puree - but tastes and looks like malva pudding!)

We then jumped into the pool (had a ball playing Marco polo...) Then a hot bath (with loud music pumping!) A quick noddy dvd and snuggle in bed with our girls...

What a divine day! All thanks to a silly bloke who hit an electricity pole ;o)
Regards,

Sandy Bigara
www.sandybigara.wix.com/onlinebio

Victoria Sponge with a South African Twist

Sandy Bigara
Brilliant baking Theatre
Victoria Sponge with a South African Twist

I used half Plantation Select and half Muscovado for a richer darker flavourful sponge

Toasted almonds and cinnamon give this cake a distinct South African flavour. 

Be liberal with the apricot jam - the cake is not too sweet.

160g self raising flour
80g Selati muscovado sugar
80g Selati plantation select brown sugar
(Or just 160g of one type of sugar!)
Tablespoon vanilla essence
160g melted butter (warm and runny not hot!)
3 large eggs
Teaspoon baking powder

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, use a whisk. Add eggs, add vanilla essence, add melted butter, add baking powder and put into the oven as soon as possible.

Bake at 180 degrees for about 20minutes - you will smell it when it is ready! Use a knife to test whether the centre is cooked.

Smear the top with apricot jam (be liberal!) top with the icing of your choice (Mascarpone Icing is divine! just remember to put the apricot jam on FIRST and the lighter icing on second) And handfuls of roasted almond flakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve!

This cake is light and moist - it is a NON FLOP recipe.

When I MC'd at the Good Food & Wine Show in Jozi, I presented it at the Brilliant Baking Theatre where Paul Hollywood (Breat British Bake-off Judge), Ewan Strydom, Katelyn Williams (Expresso Morning Show SABC3) and Hayden Quinn (Winner Masterchef Australia) had also displayed their baking skills - eek!

I was nervous, and decided to do my flop proof sponge cake. Everything went well... the cake was in the oven about 5 minutes or so, when an audience member piped up
"Don't you put butter in this cake?"
I was so shocked! There was the butter just sitting there. I quickly put the butter in a pan and melted it to as hot as I dared, pulled out the cake from the oven, sang it a song and asked it to please rise!! Added the hot butter and whisked it in. I popped it back in the oven and said
"Don't worry! I will STILL rise..."

About 20 minutes later I called some of the lingering audience members to see me take the cake out of the oven... and guess what? It was a beautiful, risen, golden-coloured sponge. Tasted like a dream. My prep-chefs at the back (unknown to me) iced it up and sent it around to the other theatres... I had great feedback from them as well - and had to tell them the story!

I hope that you enjoy! xx

FOUND - Calvin Balakisten from East London

CALVIN HAS BEEN FOUND, AND IS CURRENTLY WITH FAMILY. 
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SHARED AND ASSISTED. 

A nephew of a friend... Please share and assist.

Thank you xx

The Trouble With The Interwebs

Ooh eh eh - too much drama online these days. I come onto FB and all I see are snippety comments on local business pages:

"So?... is it some sort of revenue boosting scheme? Huh?"

  People spewing hatred/their own wants and needs -  towards celebrities on their fan pages (deserved or not!)

"Henna Montona is to blame for all this... this... Twerking!"

People using their FB status as a soap box to declare their condemning views on food/sex/religion/work etc etc knowing that if anyone gives them grief they can delete their asses ... 

Stahp.

I go onto international news sites and read the articles there - so many reproduced articles where journos/celebs/politicians are obviously just rehashing news from other sites based on empty information - it's scary!! How can we believe a single word... sigh*

I read heartwarming stories only to scroll down to the comments sections and read the vile nasty words of ill-educated hateful judgmental people from all walks of life... 

I have no words. 

Scares me. 

Makes me want to just disconnect and focus on family and friends who I see daily. 

Jisslaik. 

Sandy Bigara LIVE at Hingham Nursery Tea Garden 6th October 2013

Hi guys! 

The following is the Press Release from the amazing and dedicated team at Hingham Nursery Tea Garden:

"Good morning all,

Please remember that on Sunday the 6th of October the very talented Sandy Bigara 

will be gracing us with her enchanting voice from 12:00 - 14:00!

Those of you who were at the nursery on the 1st of September will remember her, 

especially when she sang 'O mio babbino caro' and got a standing ovation. 

We will also be serving a roast lunch of R50 per person. 

Please call Loura Venter on 0765539691 to reserve your table."

Too sweet! :) 

There is a gorgeous children's play area with tables nearby! 

I love happy customers and I'm really looking forward to playing again, while little "Timon's" (Meercat/ Mongoose) scurry around my keyboard! Only in Africa people! 

"Hold me till the song ends Chancho." 

The food is traditional Sunday roast fair - meaty, tasty and filling. The restaurant is open air, rustic and surrounded by pretty flowers - what more could a girl want for her birthday gig!? My last gig there inspired my most recent tattoo... to see that you will have to ask me in person! 

Beautiful... Am I right? xx

Hope to see you there! It is my birthday weekend (I am another year older on the 7th October!) sob! 

"Like this...except, imagine this as a cheesecake."

 Loura Venter on 0765539691 to reserve your table!

Changing Our Views About Busking

"They sit at the bar,

and put bread in my jar,

and say 'Man, what are you doin' here?'..."

Piano Man by Billy Joel, November 1, 1973. 

http://tinyurl.com/pianomanbillyjoel

There seems to always have been a misconception in the Performing Arts, from the audience's point of view - as well as from certain Artists. Busking has a very long history, many talented performers have fed, clothed, housed and educated their families on the back of the good old fashioned 'Busk' - there is no better way to hone one's performance skill than to busk. Busking is also really good at totally deflating any residual ego that is left in you as a performer. It is flippin' fantastic!

The hubbub of happy chatting people behind me while I play, is a wonderful testimony to the fact that the venue, and music, are providing a bustling energised environment. That moment where a really special song brings the room to a quiet stop-and-listen is a highlight - and truly treasured as such. That one person who tells you that you are too loud... that person who stops and has a little cry when a song touches close to home... There is nothing like it. Busking is music on the frontlines.

In a recent review (a very nice review by an awesome lady) the line that made me stop and think (and the line that makes venues question having buskers such as myself) was referring to the fact that it is a "pity" that singers have to busk to earn a living.

Is it a pity?

Or is it a fantastic platform for feedback and skill-building without the added pressure of paying for venue hire etc?

The options available to Performers now are:
a) Get signed by a big label. (A pipe dream for most of us, no matter how talented - and not exactly what every performer wants) ((With the Pop Industry's predilection for Body suits... i'm just not a candidate!))

I just can't see myself pulling off this look.

b) Hire a local venue and be the star of the show: Playhouse / Live - The Venue / The Catalina Theatre / The Stable Theatre / Heritage / Seabrookes / Rhumbelow etc. (all of which are booked well in advance, and cost an arm and a leg to hire.) ((Audiences aren't guaranteed)) (((Not every singer knows how to write up hot press releases / get edited publicity shots done / Find R5000+ for Posters and Flyers (who will design those?) / strike up friendships with Editors / Find their email addresses without seemingly stalking them / Get the general public to miss a Rugby game / Soccer World Cup / Olympics / The Bachelor, in order to hear you croon about your love life etc.))) ((((Sound guys? Lighting guys? If not a soul arrives who will pay for it all?))))

"Err'body sing with me! la lalaaaa... Err'body?..." *crickets*

c) Sit at home and cry into your cup of milo, while mixing tracks on your 2005 Windows 98. (Using free software that your Ginnie-Gans passed on to you, because you have no work and can't afford internet.) ((because you haven't performed in a year. Soundcloud recordings are not performances. Yes i'm talkin' to you.)) (((Because you are too cool to Busk *finger snaps*)))

"Just wait... I've almost got the bass line... to sync with the drum loop..."

d) Find a friendly venue where you can perform reliably, hand out business cards and connect with the people in your area. (known as networking) ((Known as 'working for a living'))

"Sure!... You can ABSOLUTELY part-pay me in cake. AB-SO-FRIGGIN-LOOTLY!"

So IS busking for a live and appreciative audience, in a warm and welcoming environment such as a restaurant a 'pity'?

I don't think so. I want to challenge YOU to change your preconceived perception of this type of platform.

I do, however, understand the sentiment behind the comment. The well-wish that the performer in question 'reach their dream or full potential' is very sweet - and performers enjoy hearing as much, it is an ego boost in an industry where such boosts are few and far between.

ATTENTION PERFORMERS: Make USE of your local restaurants, and of any spare square meter of pavement you can legally use, fill Durban with song and create the same type of vibe that European countries enjoy. Don't turn up your nose at a 'free gig' - take your glass jar and perform your heart out - you may make a 20, or 50... or if you are lucky, you may just perform for someone who holds the key to your success.

Lastly, work hard. Be neat and tidy. Don't drink on the job!! Arrive on time, be honourable towards your venue owners. They are happy to have you, but you have to show them respect. Busking is a 'workout' - don't be lazy. Like I said, Busking is the 'frontline' (That's 'war-speak' people) and NOT easy. BUT it is worth every effort. ANY opportunity to perform is a GIFT, see it in those terms and you will TRULY reach some new level in your art. And finally please, PLEASE, don't look down on those hardworking Muso's who sit and play in all manner of environments.

A kind word goes a long way to making your busker's day.

Take care all. Xx

Sandy Bigara
www.soundcloud.com/sdbigara
www.sandybigara.wix.com/onlinebio

FYI:
"Busking according to Wikipedia: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_performance

Nelson Mandela Madiba Tata Tribute

Prayers, memories and well-wishes are starting to flow via Facebook, and other online media. The general feeling throughout South Africa is one of 

"We wish you well, we love you, we release you." 

 My Memory of Tata, Nelson Mandela:

My memory of Madiba is a silly yet awesome one, I sang at the KKNK (http://www.kknk.co.za/) in 2000, and we were present at one of Madiba's speeches. I sat in the 10th or so row and had the privilege of hearing him speak to us. He very kindly waved and said "Hello!" to me through the mic when I waved and called out to him.

I was so overwhelmed that I got out my old Nokia and recorded a portion of his speech, instantly making it my Voice-mail message (in the days before online social media how else would my friends ever 'hear' that I had met him!) Well, the awesome thing was this, When I later listened to the recording (and after a few of my friends left awe-filled voice messages on my phone)

I realised that Madiba had said these words as I recorded him:

 

"And so, at this time, we are not able, to answer. But, as a nation, we will! We will answer!"

 

I kept it as my voice-mail tone for about 3 years (until the phone died) and it will always be my special Madiba memory :) What is your memory of him? 

 

The following is a beautiful message regarding Madiba, written by Captain Paul Watson:

"In Praise of Madiba, Nelson Mandela was a terrorist, a convict, a communist, an accused saboteur and an enemy of the State!

He was also one of them greatest heroes of the last century, He achieved in South Africa what even Mahatma Gandhi was unable to do and he did in a way that respected all of humanity.

This is a man who evolved above the pettiness of racial conflict, a man who saw with profound clarity that South Africa was not a Black nation, a Coloured nation or a White nation. He saw South Africa as a great nation with opportunities for all people no matter their colour, their tribe, their religion, or their culture... 

...But finally after years of struggle and hardship, apartheid was overthrown and Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. The U.S. presented him with the Medal of Freedom and the Soviet Union presented him with The Order of Lenin. Yet he still officially remained on the list of people barred from entry to the United States.

In 1969 or anytime during the Seventies, the very idea that Nelson Mandela would one day be President of South Africa was an impossible thought. No one, not even Mandela himself could imagine such a possibility. It was simply impossibility.

And yet it happened. The impossible became possible and in achieving that position, in winning the Nobel prize, Mandela gave a gift to all of us and that was the gift of hope, the realization that no matter how daunting the situation, no matter how formidable the obstacles, that passion, courage and imagination can prevail. 

Madiba is now 94 years old and we may lose him soon. But what we will never lose is the legacy of this great man, the ideas that he transformed into reality, the dreams that he made real. The strength of his convictions, and the passion, and kindness of his heart. 

We all die but few have lived as Nelson Mandela lived, few have achieved as much as he was able to achieve. 

Even his prison number 46664 (meaning prisoner 466 incarcerated in 1964) is now the name of a humanitarian charitable organization. Mandela has been able to turn all the opposition against him in his life into tools to make this a better world. 

The last one hundred years have given us very few exceptionally great inspirational and peaceful leaders. The three most influential have been Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela and only one of them was a President of a nation although I believe King would have become the greatest President of the United States if he had not been assassinated by a coward. Gandhi was also assassinated. 

I am happy that Mandela was able to live a long and remarkable life. 

He not only served his country with exceptional honour, he has served all of mankind with dignity and amazing grace."

 

Captain Paul Watson

My primary interest is in defending and protecting marine life in our oceans. It is my deepest passion and it is a fight that I have been involved in all of my life, a fight that I shall never retire from and will continue until the day I die. I am Captain and Educator, Author and Lecturer, Fund-raiser and Film-maker, Executive Director and Marine Conservationist. I am Master of the 1000 ton vessel Steve Irwin. My ship Bob Barker is crucial in blocking the slipway of the Nisshin Maru during our whale defense campaigns in the Southern Ocean. I am closely connected to the Scuba-Diving, Surfing and Vegetarian communities.

http://www.facebook.com/captpaulwatson

www.seashepherd.org

The Following is a lovely tribute page by the Mail & Guardian: 

http://madiba.mg.co.za/ 

Here is a link to the Nelsonmandela.org page, explaining Madiba's names and their meanings: http://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/names 

He has lived a long life and I wish him well, whether he will live to 120 or not.  

Take care Tata. 

Cinnamon & Honey Recipe

Facts on Cinnamon & Honey & Recipe.....

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1. Many people who have tried this concoction found it to be effective in boosting their body metabolism and helpful in their weight loss efforts. I have tried it for general detox purposes and have found it to be especially helpful in moving my bowel. However, many are hesitant to try this concoction due to the intimidating prospect of a spicy mixture direct. From the various feedback posts on this mixture, I gathered there are two extreme reactions to its taste - "love it" or "hate it". And what do I personally say about the taste? If you are using Cassia/Chinese cinnamon, it's pungent, spicy, and woody. The honey in it definitely makes it much more palatable. (Note: In Ayurvedic medicine, it is believed that honey enhances the medicinal effectiveness of the cinnmaon formulation.) I recommend you check out Ceylon cinnamon, which is also known as the real cinnamon. It is much milder and more pleasant in aroma and highly contrasted with Cassia cinnamon in taste. Also, it doesn't seem to produce an offensive blob of slime that you see when mixing Cassia cinnamon with hot water. Its exorbitant price and lack of accessibilty is however a big deterrent for many consumers.

2. Honey is added only half an hour after mixing the cinnamon and boiling water, so that the healthy enzymes in the honey are kept alive.

Drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:

It is found that a mix of PURE honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.

ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?

CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!

UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.

GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals

INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.

WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month.

FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.

BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.

Remember when we were kids....?
We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it.....!