3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 c. syrup
1 c. cornmeal
3 light c. flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
3 eggs

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add syrup and meal. Sift flour, soda and salt together; add alternately with milk. Bake in loaf in moderate oven.