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gm do 'anada. Local 33M There 13 a good deal of difference, u science has found out, in the visibility of stars and planets when viewed through a telescope by day- light. This varies according to the color of the heavenly bodies. The rod or yellow stars are much more easily seen than the white ones. Un- Lau the telescope is focused with the eatest accuracy often an extremely fright star will be absolutely lost against a daylight field. As a general thing the planets are much less visible tn daylight than stars. The reason for this is that the telescope diminishes the brightness of the planet’s disc as well as of the sky, and, therefore, does not heighten the contrast as in the case of the star. Two of the planets, however, Venus and Mercury, are bet- ter observed in daylight than in dark- ness. Saturn on the other hand, can hardly be seen even through a five- ’n<:h telescope, except at night. A London paper says: Most numer- ous and perhaps queerest of all, are the “cures" which Mr. Lovett has dis- covered to be used by simple-minded folk in London for many of the ills the flesh is heir to. They include amulets made of amber or shaped like a heart to prom0te good health, flints for the gout, and bones and skins of cats for rheumatism. A necklace of blue beads is also regarded as a cer- tain cure for bronchitis by many Lon- don peeple. Mr. Lovett says he has found 137 instances of the most im licit belief in this “remedy.” But per- aps the most picturesque of all his discoveries of this kind is the follow- Superstitious Londoners Believe in Certain “Cures" STARS AND PLANETS r." .‘M CURIOUS BELIEFS January 11, 1917. Grafonolas $20 to $475. RCCOIdS 85C.11p. Fit any machine. . For Sale by JOHN SNELL, Durham stamp. Qt. \r ock DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA, OCTOBER 7th, 1916. Er-lC-SE WHO 'or application forms appiy to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. ing 4,000 theatres, and in this way many thousands of people are reached and interested in the Dominion who might otherwise only hear of the coun- try incidentally. The films were taken under the auspices of the Grand Trunk Pacific and include a variety of pictures in the prairie harvest fields and through the Canadian Rockies. One of the most interesting pictures the arrival of a fishing boat at ce Rupert with 80,000 pounds of halibut on board, which enabled. the photographer .-to secure a series of views showing the expeditious method of transferring the fish from the boat to the cars for Eastern shipment. m3? Lovett was 9.8er oy a worn; who dealt in second-hand clothes ' he would like to know of a good cu.» tor whooping cough? She told him. â€"â€"vvâ€" \r-ub ting off some hair iron: the back of the neck of a child who was suflering from the disease, placing the hair be- tween two pieces of bread and butter, and giving it to the flratgaasing dog m_" â€"v or cat! The disease would then pass from the child to the dog, and the for- mer would be cured. It is amazing to find this belief, which is common to savage races in many parts of the world, existing in London to-day. Westem Canada attractions are made known in all the chief centres of the United States in a. more attrac- tive form and on a more extensive scale than has been hitherto attempt- ed. By means of the moving picture camera the life and resources of the West are shown over a circuit cover- Shown to Thousands of People in United States (er for In MOVIES OF CANADA cured_ several cases by Chi .f 0:13 per cent will be allowed to recognized bond and l respect of applications for this stock which bear their "ll! age of surren Iotmen on to my nude undez' a r like short c I] Ill lw'W" F‘nfiv nm. ":9 Snide- t'm'lr'ialre (4199 '.s l‘ 911 the Mmmlic-lmr 4212‘. straight pull lmit :u-ti-m magazine. loading from a w» Two years later the mlilsm w dm'ed to .313"). using blal-l; [Hmtlw‘ sights of these rifles were rem-r1” in 1890 on the adoption of sum? powder.â€"-Outin¢r. Under Obligation. “That man Jones backed me into a corner last night and kept me there two hours telling me the bright things his two-year-old boy has said.” by the tail. bears it aloft and lets it fall. It never attacks it when coiled. but first drives it to flight by screams and the beating of its Wings. The snake is either killed or stunned by the fall. whereupon the eagle carefully cuts ofl’ the head and devours the body. which is usualLv very fat. “Gosh! You must owe Jones an aw- ful lot of money if you’ll stand for that!” Contrary to Precedent. "The speaker seems to be an unusu- ally modest man.” “What makes you think so ?” “He makes all his promises in the first person plural and all his excuses in the first person singular.”-Birmingâ€" ham AQe-Hex'ald. Eagle and Snake. The eagle Will dive upon a sump whenever it gets the chance. The murlo usually swoops upon its prey. seizus it futu 3’ rec O flr-HM \‘VE n ISSUB 18 rest to have wind the poor prisoner gal- ?lops through his hmpld habitation with amazing swittness, and seldom ? rests till it begins to blow hard. I: a 7 remarkable storm 01 thunder and light inmg is to succeed, for some daysb tore the leech lodges almost can? tinnally without water, and gives it- ~lself up to violent throes and convul- Siva-like motions. In frost, as in ole: summer weather, it has constantly jthe bottom; and in snow as 111 ram! i weather. it pitches its fiwemng on tho then thrown away has been patented recently. To a handle of wood, or other inexpensive material, is fasten- ed a meshed bag, or gauze container, in which are pieces of sponge and a. sum; amount of powdered soap. By imrziersing the brush in water and 1’2‘931 applying it to the face a lather can be worked up readily. The de- vice is designed for use in barber shops particularly so that each patron may have his face lathered with a. brush used on no one else. Since inexpensive materials can be employ- ed in making these brushes, they can be discarded after being used once.â€" WHERE LIGHTNING STRIKES Out of doors the most dangerous places during a thunderstorm are evidently in open fields, under isolated trees, and near wire fences. Small sheds and other shelters are almost equally as dangerous as isolated trees, especially if the sheds are in the open, away from larger buildings. Thick timber is undoubtedly the safest place to seek out of (1001's. for the reason that a single tree under which a per- son lilight take shelter in :1 forest area is not as likely to r¢2;t-t.-i‘.'u a stroke as a single obit-('1 (21‘ :_2 {‘955011 Popular Mechanics Precautions xo Take When in Openâ€"- Avoid Metals n‘nww Although it is not 1:103sil1'..:- u; 1.1 11.1 con11'1letely against 112.11g strut-'2: by lightning, the risk may he :21i:.i:1;i;: ed conside 111113; by adopting 21 1111:. sizzmle precautions. In seeking shelter 110111 the heavy rain which usually at‘COIll- panies a storm, do not select a high and isolated tree. This is a good mark for the lightning S3 011' may be found in a lowlflng \1'1<13.d Where a great number of trees dissi 1::1111e the electrical energy. When a storm is imminent. move away from high ground to low ground, do not open a metal-tipped uinbrtlla, and do not carry iron instruments. Iron fences or galvanized metal build- ings are extremely dangerous, and the general policy should be to get. as close to the earth as possible and away from prominent and metallic objects which may make a track for the lightning. If in a house. keep on the ground floor and away from the chimney. But although all these precautions are wise. none of them can assure you absolute safety whet in the path of an electrical storm. A leech confined in a glass jar of water will prove an excellent weather prophet. if the weather is to con- tinue fine the leech lies motionless at the bottom of the vial and rolled up together in a spiral form. If it is to rain, either before or after noon. it is found to have cnept up to . top of its lodging, and there remains till the weather is settled. If we are a Keep a little oxide of zinc ointment on hand. It is good for scratches and sores. Do not allow the horses too much watt? after {eh-ding. A little water “M. (’1'I'FZ‘... is a good rule While at (A 1 , )1 , 1 ..' t; \ “04mg. ; iLlL. When the ground gets soft in the fall is a wry gmd time to start the colt: 1kg [flaw being a very suitable inzylel'mnx for a beginning. ill:j.l€l'ii(’f)11 for a beginning. 22:. mi .5011 all the good horses and kgwg‘v (310 “pings” for the boy to work. "1.23:: is n 1001‘ way to encourage him to lo 7:: alter his team well 3:2»;2‘2, (Ky-net the hired man to kee < tea. fat without oats, and don ’ ‘uin: to feed more than four or L“ Origin of “Hulk-a” When you shout “Hulloa!” you are really saying “A lonp!” the warning cry given by togest residents in the old days, and equivalent to “Wolf!" It is said that “Halloup” still survive: in Cz‘rnwood Forest as a hailing term. I: you nepeat _‘_‘A lonp!” “granounced very mohtlf ot the No Need to Buy Weather Glassâ€"Make Use of Leech A sanitarv shaving brush which it L‘ugd m be used but once and 11 open space of eq itlwugh it is not Do ADVICE ABOUT H’BRSES loo” quickly rod will see how LIVING BAROMETER 211' The yachting season was drawing to a «lose. and Jill) Hathaway concluded to have one more cruise before putting the Eveline out of eonnnission for the winter. He collected such of his men friends as were able to get awayâ€"some of them took their vacations late-and the party set. sail well equipped for a twee/1y time. They had been out S‘Weral days when they came in Sight oi an island on the nnnit ot‘ whit l1 tioa ed a United : 1 (es flat; I’asaingz a man in a boat 4h ling, they asked 1i :1 if the ting mark- 1 :1 government military post. They are informed that it did not. A num- l‘: :- of young women who believed in preparedness had leased the island for :1 women's barracks and drill ground. They had formed a (-mnpan; and were drilling regularly. This information interested the young men greatly. After leaving the inform- ant. Hathaway said: “Boys, I can‘t. think of any better way to train these girls in the art of self defense than to attack the island. The way tn learn how to do a thing is to do it. If they are nMigod to defend thmnsolves :::ain.<t. us they will know law: to take care (11‘ themselves when called upon to confront a real enemy.” "There were five girls in the boat.” he said, “and four Of them were ready to sell out for the sweets. The cox- swain had a temporary advantage. but there were four to one to be tempted. We'll see who shall laugh last.” “How would it (10,” suggested Billy Charnley. “for one of us to personate a United States officer sent to drill the company?" This nrnduced :. laugh on Bob who had proposed. stratog). but he bore the ridicule with equanimity. QOO¢°@EOOCQ OGOGOOOOOOCCOO “That would involve one man effect- ing an entrance," said Hathaway. “and he would have to be unknown as belonging to our party. If he got into the barracks he might connive at the rest of us following him. Is there a man among us who knows anything about military matters?” A poll was taken, with the result that not a man had ever handled a musket. Ferguson had been a mem- ber of a crack cavalry troop. but had always shirked drill. Besides, it was not likely there were any horses on the island. From all appearances the school was devoted to infantry training. However, it was decided to sail for the mainland, where Ferguson, who was to personate an army officer. pro- cured in a secondhand store a cap ornamented with brass buttons. Hir- ing a single sticker without a jib. it was manned by two of the crew of the Eveline, who had not left their berths when the patrol boat was met. and consequently they had not been '-een by the girls. These fellows pur- chased canvas suits, the shirts having blue collars. and when rigged out in them would very well pass for may tars. Then the Nautilusâ€"that was the single sticker’s nameâ€"sailed for the is- land, followed by the Eveline. On nearing the island the Eveline dropped farther astern, while the Nautilus sailed on straight for the dock. flying the stars and stripes from the masthead. indicatingâ€"so it was hopedâ€"that a government officer was aboard. A sentry was walking past on the dock, a girl with light hair and blue eyes. little of the hair being visi- ble. since it was tucked away under a military felt hat with a large brim. Ferguson sprang out of the boat. and, walking as if stifiened in his spine by a ramrod. he triangulated to the sentry and asked where he would find the com- mander of the post. The sentry called the corporal bf the guard, which was pos-‘ed a short distance away, and when she came Ferguson asked to see the mun 'anding officer. stating briefly that he arm on government business. The c' rporal looked at his civilian ap- parel. especially the brass buttons on his cap. then called the sergeant of the --903060060003000000000000 i‘ea‘ggson’s _ Straaagem ‘3Jas intended to Cap= ture a P; A of W0= By OSCAR COX zen be kliers. “Unfortunately, I was visiting a friend when I received the order." re- plied Ferguson, “and I never wear a uniform except when on duty. My baggage being a hundred miles away, I was. obliged to report here in mufu. with the exception of this cap. which I use 1' or auto driving." The captain asked to see Ferguson’s order to inspect the post. He had sent himself a telegram to that efiect while on the mainland. and now pulled it out and handed it to the otficer. Whether or not she was satisfied. she appeared to be so and, leading Ferguson out on to the parade, gave an order to turn out the company for inspection. The com- mand was drawn up in line. the rear rank marched three paces to the rear. and the inspector. in company with the captain. walked along both ranks. each soldier handing: him her gun for inspection. Ferguson had seen an in- spection, so he cocked every piece and now and then wiped the metal with his white eamhric handkerchief. When the. inspection was over he returned to the captain's otiice. and the latter began to ply 111111 with questions. “We are weaker." she said. “in the matter of guard duty than anything else. I should like to have you mount :1 guard and illsil'llt'l US upon the duties of the sentinel." “The guard," replied l-‘erzuson, “is mounted at any hour of the morning that the commandant directs. Tomor- row morning I will be happy to per- form the ceremony for you.” Ferguson did not propose to be on the island the next morning unless in his true character. lie couldn't mount a guard for a potato patch. “Who mounts the guard?” asked the captain. “The otfit-er of the guard.“ “Which guardâ€"the old or the new?" “The new guard." hazarded Ferguson. Now. Captain Mabel Hetheringmn knew that the guard is under the or- der of the officer of the day. Further- more she knew that there is no officer of the guard. which is in command of a sergeant. But she said nothing. Fer- guson would have preferred that she would say something rather than wear the look whit-h appeared upon her face. The Eveline had. sailed boldly up to a pnsiiirm near the dock. east ahchor, and her crew were waiting: the result of Ferguson‘s maneuver. “'hen they saw him coming with a feather behind each ear to the well known tune of the rogues march the sight was too much for their gravity. If the captain had any doubt as to Ferguson being an in. postor it was removed by the shout of merriment which greeted him from the deck of the Eveline. He was marched to the edge of the dock, his escort took position behind him with fixed bayonets. and he was prodded to jump. He was glad enough to take to the water and as soon as he came up from his dive wrenched the feathers 1mm his ears and threw them away. Amid the jeers of the soldiers and his companions he swam to the yacht and was taken aboard. However. this look soon passed from her face. and, rising, she said: “Now that we have had some of your instruction. lieutenant, I propose that we should relax from military formal- ity. and I shall be happy to introduce you to my oiiivm'g. :md if your ideas of the distanve l:et'c.'von nfiit-er and pri- vate are not too rigid I will introduce you to some of the latter. Please wait here ~while I announce the introduc- tion. You must remember that though soldiers we are still women, and a wo- man always desires to make herself presentable when about to be preâ€" sented." Before the Eveline‘s anchor could be raised the captain’s orderly brought an invitation to the yachts crew, includ- mg Ferguson, to Visit the post the same evening and take part in a dance. The invitation was accepted, and Ferguson received much attention from the oflicers and privates of the curd- eon. All admitted that he had played ht part well, and it be bid known Loaring the room. she soon returned with her lieutenants and several pri- vates. After a little nonversation one by one the soldiers retired, except a lovely girl with eyes like a summer sky. who, when the others were gone, brought them to bear on Ferguson in a way that made him doubtful whether he was on earth or in heaven. But presently this. happiness was brought to an abrupt and humiliating end. The captain returned with a ser- geant and a dozen privates. whom she halted in the hall. six beyond the door and six in rear of it. The captain ad- vanced to Ferguson with the dignity of a soldier and said: “Lieutenzmt. I'll trouble you to take position there.“ pointing to the inter- DJSitiOD val. Fergusc he had 2 military 1 9.101011 f! wouldhnvebeensuccesstnl. Ferguson's face fell. He knew that he had {:i‘mn array his ignorance of military matters and was about to be eje 'ted from the post as an impostor. A sergeant placed a feather over each. ear. and a drum and (if e corps struck up the rogues’ man-h. The order “For- ward!" was given. and. the captain marching beside him, Fermlson was escorted to the dor-k. There the cap- tain asthed him if he could swim. He admitted that he could. DAG] Tn...