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|} | I i \ X 8 RL ey "gS Ri ty ¥ » PR REY aH he & os BEE DIRE 05, Laas PRETRPL I R. ES ~The came down to breakfast ' CHRONICLES - By Gwendoline P. Clarke a ---- jof GINGER FARM - - - - Last Friday morning the first thing I did was hight the furnace. Nothing remarkable about that you say. Well, no -- there wouldn't be back in March or April -- but this was June 1. However, don't think 1 was burning * good coal that should be saved for next winter. * My fuel was nothing more than chips and cinders -- and they made an excellent fire -- the only draw- back being the number of trips 1 had to make to the cellar to keep the fire going. But I soon had the house quite comfortable. After all why endure damp, cold rooms when the chipyard needs cleaning up and provides the means of kill- ing two birds with one stone. I also had to start the brooder fire going again -- and that didn't please me at all. After getting the chickens hardened to going with- out heat I hated the thought of warming the pen up again, How- ever it might have been a case of no heat, no chickens, so 1 chose the lesser of two cvils, » * . cattle arc out to grass at fast -- and 1 don't think they are enjoying the damp weather any more than we are. I said "damp weather" but if you lke to read that without the "p", it's all right with me. I'll just say "them's my sentiments too." One of our bossies developed a chill one morning and had to be blanketted and dosed and kept in the stable until such time as a spell of warmer weather arrives, That was nearly a week ago -- and she is still waiting. * * * And yet in spite of the dreary weather something very lovely and unexpected happened the other day. Partner and I were sitting in one of the front rooms, he with his pipe and I with my sewing. Sud- denly Partner called out -- "Quick -- look at the window." 1 looked and what should I see but two little humming birds, Evidently they were attracted by the bloom of my bright red geraniums and were trying to reach them. Not once but several times their thin, long bills tapped sharply at the window-pane. 1 think they really tired themselves out because the little hen bird perched for awhile on a nearby shrub. And that is something unusual because one seldom sees a humming bird any way but on the wing. IE And speaking of birds: Last Sunday when my brother-in-law he asked -- "What in the world do you keep upstairg -- is it an aviary or what?" b= ------ HOTEL METROPOLE All Beautifully Furnished With Running Water. Rates: S150 up - NIAGARA FALLS OPPOSITE C.N.R, STATION --------------) I laughed -- "Oh, you mean the chimney swifts? 1 should - have warned you -- they nest in that chimney year after year." Have you ever slept in a rqom and been startled by a sudden rush of wings accompanied by chirrup- ing sounds then silence and then more fluttering of wings? If you haven't, then let me warn you that you are quite likely to have that experience if you should stay overnight in apy of these old farm houses with big chimneys. It is a weird sound but really nothing to be alarmed about. The swifts are most persistent tenants ag noth- ing less than a cap on top of the chimney will discourage them from setting up house in any chimney they take a fancy to. You can't smoke them out -- we've tried it. Que time we left the draft open in the living-room fireplace and a frightened little fledgling dropped down on to the hearth. Another time we had to have the whole fire- place taken out to remove discard- ed nests and other debris that had dropped down and blocked the shutter so we could not open the chimney draft at all * * * A little while ago 1 was out to feed the chickens and on my way back I took a notion to inspect the cherry trees. There are about cight small trees -- and 1 think I count- ed about ag many cherries! Gener- ally they are loaded with fruit. And the garden... Last week Daughter said -- "Mother, where's the hoe -- your flower beds are . terrible!" By Roberta Lee ' 1. Would «it be all right for a girl who is a close friend of her brother's fiancee, {o give a shower for his bride-to-be, 2. Is it proper for a house guest to leave a tip for a servant who has done some special service? 3. Should calls of sympathy, fol- lowing a bereavement, be return ed? 4. Is it correct to place all the forks to the left of the plate when setting the table for a formal din- ner? 5. What would be the best phrase to use when making an introduc tion? ) 6. Should a business woman, or .a girl employed in an office use per- fume? Answers * 1. While it is done, it would be better not to do so, as it might cause criticism on. account of the relationship. 2. Yes; it is the prop- er thing to do. 3, No, it.is not ex- pected. 4. All the forks should be placed at the left of the plate with fhe exception -of the oyster fork, which should be placed at the right. 5. "May I introduce," "May I pre- sent," or merely say, "This is Mrs. Smith." 6. No; it is obnoxious fo some people. 3 "I know -- but it has never been dry enough to work at them." My doubting Thomas daughter took the hoe but in a little while she was back with it again! a The Kidneys Filter the Blood Any poisonous was which the liver has failed to eliminate from the digested food before it is taken up by the blood stream, must be looked. after by the kidneys if the blood is to be rid of dangerous poisions. When the kidneys fail there comes a poisoning of the system with head- of, , loss of sleep and such ul enia ja back; ache, rheumatic paing, lum othet ills. i The use of Dr. Chase's Kidney Jiver Pills is suggested Hecate they help in three ways to get rid of condition, 1) By arousing the of the a liver which Eh tion ot re te materials, Dr. Chase' : Pojsone from getting into the lood str stream. (2) By stimulating the peivity of the kidneys in their work of filtering poisons from the blood. (8) By ensuring activity of the bowels in eliminating the Poland waste materials from 0) A Burely this must be a thorough System of pragesting hold against poisons which result from the digestion of food. Such treatment is required by almost everybody at one time or another, ' Using Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills once or twice a week, will help 30 keep you regular aud well ad ree from unnecessary paing comforts, 35 cta,, a box. Pills Kidney I 2 number, Table Talks Some New Recipes For Egg Dishes Contented cackles from the dir- ection of the hen house and the full egg baskets at the end of the day are signs of the time -- the time of peak egg production. So are new recipes for egg dishes, such as these given today by the Consumer Section of the Dominion Department of Agriculture, They make grand supper dishes and, the food value of eggs being what it it, they make equally good dinner dishes for meatless days, Egg Quickies 1/3 cup chopped onion 1}: tabespoons mild-flavoured fat 8 cups soft bread crumbs 33 cup milk * 6 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped 1% teaspoon salt 12 teaspoon celery salt 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons mild-flavoured fat Brown onion lightly in fat, Add bread crumbs and milk, Stir and cook slowly until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Add hard cogked cgys, salt, celery salt and parsley. Spread on a plate to cool. Shape into 12 patties. Saute' in fat until brown on both sides, Six servings. Green Beans and Eggs 21, cups fresh green beans (or 1 can) 2 tablespoons miid-flavoured fat 312 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk ; 12 cup vegetable liquid 4 hard-cooked eggs sliced Salt and pepper 1 cup soft bread crumbs 2 teaspoons mild-ilavoured fat Cook and drain fresh beans; drain canned beans, saving liquid. Boil down liquid to #2 cup. Melt fat in top of double boiler, _add flour, and mix well. Add milk and vegetable liquid gradually, and cook stirring constantly until mix- ture thickens. Add beans and sliced eggs, and scason wth salt and pepper to taste, Reheat. Mecan- 'while lightly brown bread crumbs in fat. Turn bean" and egg mixture into serving dish and cover with bowned crumbs, Six servings. Barbecued Eggs 14 cup chopped onion 14 cup mild-flavoured fat 4 cup catsup - 2 teaspoons prepared mustard OR 7% teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons horseradish 11% tablespoons vinegar 4 cup water 17 teaspoon salt 6 hard-cooked eggs Brown .onion in fat. Add re- maining ingredients, except eggs, "and simmer together for 10 min- utes. Cut hard-cooked eggs in half, Add to sauce and simmer 5 min- utes. Serve hot on cooked spinach or shredded lettuce. Six servings. Rules For Care Of Wooden Dishes Since wooden dishes are so pop- ular today, a few rules for their care may aid in prolonging their usefulness, All wooden-ware should be cleaned immedately after using but never immersed in water. Wash in lukewarm water and soap and rinse with cold water, using as little water as pos- sible in each case. (Salad bowls should be wiped with a soft, dry cloth only.) Dry thoroughly, but do not place near heat; and do not stand dishes on edge, as this may cause them to warp. No buttons, no placket! No arm. hole, shoulder or waist seams! Pat- tern 4751 is cut all in one piece, and finished with drawstrings, A record- getter for speedy sewing! Pattern 4751 comes in girls' sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14, Size 10 takes 214 yards 35-inch material, Send twenty cents (20¢) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Room 421, 73 Adelaide St, West, Toronto. Print plainly size, name, address, style " Lasting world peace has its roots in the and cannot be expected to rise from emanency of divine laws e foundations of selfish desires and aims, The Christian Science Board of Directors told the annual meeting of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scieptist, in Losten, June 4. Highlighting tie" Smith of Wuban, Massachusetts, eeting was the election of Mrs. Myrtle Holm as president of The Mother Church for the ensujyg year, succeeding Paul Stark Seeley, and the re-election of Roy Garret Watson, clerk. treasurer, and Mary G. Ewing, Christian Scientists heartily concur in the purpose of peace con- ference representatives in California to find ways and means to prevent war, Directors stated. They saw these efforts as making practical the Sermon on the Mount. Turbulent Waters. "The manifestation of God's law can never fail to quiet the tur- bulent waters, but we must assiduously strive to rule out of our thoughts any qualities which would work against, rather than. for the peace of the individual, and therefore of the world." In this way, the Directors indicated that world peace stems from the in- dividual overcoming of human faults, "In order to keep one's spiritual understanding clear there must be deep consecrction in thought and deed to the government of divine Principle. There can be no reigns. Therefore, it is by those who lasting peace where selfishness "base their thoughts upon God's lavrs- that the present globrl problems can be solved and a lasting peacs attained." Membership Increases The directors stated that membership in The Mother Church was now four: times greater than it was 35 years ago. There is a growing awareness, they said, of the need for unselfish service to God and His law. Without frankness and honesty in the world. they added," we have a whirlpool in which there is no steadiness and no rest." Demands for Christian Science literature continue to increase, according to the trustees under 'the will of Mary Baker Eddy. Mrs. Effdy's wrtings, for instance, were figured to have risen in sale 23 percent from 1941 to 1942, 57 percent in 1943, and 78 percent in 1944, The: total gales for last year were 'said to be more than twice those of the last full prewar year, 1040, LOUIS ARTHUR CUNNINGHAM CHAPTER V___ "Yes, yes--that one." " Roger, watching the great moon face, saw the little eyes go blank. "You were very gay, Highness. You have not seen that red-hcaded one since?" "Neither -before*nor since, Jules, but I'll always, remember that night. He walked up the hill to the castle with me afterward." "Sometimes it is well to forget, Highness, said the old man softly, "One has to forget so many things now. You. will let me make for you, perhaps, some of the good dishes of home--" : "Ah you are kind, Jules. But not now, thank you. We have al ready dined and we must go." "And you will come again, please? It is yours, my little place --all I have. It has been so won- derful to see your face again. It has been like--like home to us--" * * * Meridel laid her hand on Jules' shoulder. "It is always home when we of our race aré together, Jules. Be sure 1 shall come again aid often; and I shall bring the little ones with me, to see you and Mag- da and Emil. It is good to have the little ones here. 1 hope to per suade Uncle Rudi to bring many of them to his grand chateau. Do you not think, Roger, it would be a great thing for him to shelter the children from abroad--the homeless ones of many lands?" "You know," said Roger, 'that is a great idea. There's room for a hundred at Philibert, and I'm sure you and Tante Mimi could easily handle them all." "Then I shall speak of it the mo: ment we return, Now Jules--au re voir--and you, Magda, and you, Emil.' On the trip back to St. Didier, Meridel confided to madame her hopes of having Uncle Rudi throw open the doors of Philibert to some of the little refugees. CI "Do you not think, Madame Lau- rin, that where there is such 'abun- dance it should be shared with those who have nothing--no home, no friends, no resburces; no: hope even? You will help me, please, to persuade Uncle Rudi?" "Indeed I will, child," said Ma: dame, already making lightning calculations as to the maximum number of children she could ac 'commodate, "I'll talk to the baron, I promise you, and I think you'll have no trouble with him. He is the most 'generous of men." Meridel and Madame_ Fabre Lusignan, Rudolph. and Gabriel Follet sat in metal chairs, salmon- . pink and white, on the terrace in front of Chateau Philibert that aft- ernoon, 'while Rudolph, coached by . madame, outlined to the lawyer the grand plan they had evolved to make of the great estate a santu- ary, a friendly shelter for the little friendless ones. * * * Gabriel Follet, sipping some of - the lamented M. Gossec's excellent cognac, listened attentively. "You have the kindest, most generous heart in the world." He spoke to madame, though his black -eyes were intent on Rudolph, "This is one of the noblest gestures that has been made, one which all Can- ada, all America, .will appreciate and applaud." _. ee had "It will cost a great deal" Ru dolph looked timidly at madame. "In these times--" "Pouf!" Gabriel Follet grinned into his brandy glass. "What is money in a time like this? Only a lot of silly green paper and dirty metal. Now, if you will permit, I shall go back to the city and set the wheels i motion." He bent over Meridel's hand, over madame's; he bowed low to the baron and walked briskly over the lawn to his long black limou- sine, As he left a battered station wagon entered the grounds, It was driven by Flight Lieutenant Roger Fabre and contained a huge moun- tain of a man with a walrus mus- tache and a little boy and girl. * * * : "Why, it is M. Roferr said Meridel, "and Jules Godjon and his little grandchildren, Emil and Mag- da! These are the people from Gratzen, Madame Laurin, Oh, wel come them, Uncle Rudi--welcome them!" "Yes, yes," said Madame, '"'wel- come them." And Rudi, whom old Goujon had last seen as 'a slim black-haired young fellow, buoyant and eager for such fun as life could offer, stepped forward and held out his hand to the landlord of the Coq d'or. "Highness." Jules bowed. "This day is a proud one for me, for my grandchildren. You are all so kind --so kind. Lieutenant Fabre is s¢ good." > "Yes," said Madame, "and good to himself." * * 0% . Roger looked injured. "It was such a grand day," he said, "and I have not much more time--I must be back tonight--I wanted so much to see you, Tante Mimi, and to hear how the plans for the children are progressing. All goes well, Monsieur le Baron?" "All goes well, monsieur." "l am so glad." Roger. smiled at Meridel. "It makes you happy, little princess?" "I shall have much to do. I shall like it." : "TI could show you about the park," suggested Roger, "if the baron will perm. The guest houses, the chalets--all can readily be put to use for your guests." They walked away, the tall sunlight whorled and braided. (To Be Continued) Strange Bedfellows Advices from Burma told this one- ahout the strange bedfellows a war in the wilds may make: Sgt. N. D. Crowther, serving with a West African division in Arakan, built himself a shelter from threatening rain. His officer said if it rained he too would take advantage of the shelter. It did rain, and Crowther was not surprised when something crawled in beside him. Later on be stirred, stretched his arms, and touched warm fur, His roommate was gone before he was wide awake, : The next morning natives said a tiger had been zround camp. Crowther had a look by daylight, and found tiger tracks in hig shelter. How Can I? - 'By Anne Ashley Q. How can 1 wash a feather pillow? A. Dissolve 1 Ib, salsoda and %4 1b. soap in 4 gallon boiling water, Put about 5 buckets of tepid water in a tub and pour in the above so- lution, Then dissolve ¥2 1b. chlor- ide of lime in 1 qt. boiling water, let it settle, then stir in tub. Beat pillows well and then put in tub, pressing down. Let soak for an hour, stirring and pressing. con- stantly with a stick. Rinse in sev- eral changes of water, wring, press out all water possible and hang on line to dry, turning and shaking them often. Choose a windy day for quick drying. pening clothes before ironing? A. The longer the clothes lay damp before ironing, the better is the result. Sprinkle starched clothes with hot water, half an hour before ironing. Q. How can I keep the skins of baked apples from breaking? A. When baking apples, prick the skins with a fork 'and they will not burst, Q. How can I boil a cracked egg? } A. Wrap ordinary white tissue paper around the egg and boil as usual. The paper becomes wet and clings so tightly to the shell that the cracks are closed and none of the egg escapes. Q. How can I quickly thread a needle? > sheet of white paper, about a quarter of an inch from the edge, until the eye only is visible, MACDONALD'S Canada's Standard Smoke Tortured man gets help! Lemon.Juice Mixed aor Home 'Relieved RHEUMATIC PAIN says Sufferer "I bave used ALLENRU for several' months. I could hardly walk on account of my knees. 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