Christmas Meatballs

3 pounds lean hamburger
4 slices bread, crumbled
1 1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper
3 beaten eggs
1 dash thyme
1 dash allspice
1 dash garlic salt
2 tablespoons ketchup

SAUCE:
1 package dried onion soup mix
1 can beef consomme
1 large can pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons molasses
1 jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 jar maraschino cherries (green), drained
juice of 1 lemon

Soak bread crumbs in milk. Pour through sieve and slightly press out excess liquid. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Should be a little moist. Make small meatballs. Fry in a little shortening until done. Put in sauce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, covered. Serve from chafing dish using toothpicks. Serves 15-20. Sauce: Mix well.