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memorable Events the
historti o f tf a Empire.
Charles Conwc?
DEATH OF GENERAL GORDON
Forty two years ago, on the. 26th
January, 1885, Gen. Charles Gor-
don met his heroic death at Khar-
toum at the age of 52.
He entered the British army •.n
1852 at the age of 19, and twe
years later he had his first exper-
ience of active service in the Crim-
ean War, during which he was pre-
sent at•the siege of Sebastapol and
the capture of the Rodan.
In 1860 he was sent out to the
Far East, and at the termination of
the war with China he was entrust-
ed with the command of the mixed
army whish suppressed the formicl-
a-ble Taiping rebellion, in which cap-
acity. he hacl ample opportunities of
proving his truly remarkable dual-
ities as a leader of men. He was
loaded with honors by the Chinese
Emperor, and was ever afterwards
popularly a known as "Chines_ Gor-
don,"
During the next twenty years he
was engaged almost continuouly on
important missions in various parts
of the world, in all of • which he
greatly distinguished himself, not
ably during the period that he was
in the service of the Khedive of Eg-
ypt, for whom he undertook the task
of opening up• the Soudan to com-
merce.
In 1884, when the Britise Gov-
ernment made its fatal mistake of
ordering Egypt to abandon .thee Sou-
dan, instead of taking the bold and
logical course of despatching an ar-
my to suppress the great rising un-
der the Mandi, Gordon was given the
difficult task of withdrawing many
thousand of Egyptian soldier;, civil-
ian employees and their families
from the danger zone. He made
his, headquarters in the town of
Khartoum, and had succeeded in
sending 2,500 women and children
and wounded men buck to Egypt
when the forces of the Mandi clos-
ed around the town and blocked all
avenues of escape.
Gordon made repeater appeals to
the British Government for the de-
spatch of a relief force, but noth-
ing was clone until public opinion
throughout the Empire was aroused
to such a pitch of furious indigna-
tion that the dilatory Government
, was compelled to take action. After
a criminal delay of nine months a
relief expedition was sent out un-
. der the comamnd of Lord Wolseley
but this did not arrive at Khartoum
until two days after the town ]tad
fallen ino the hands of the Mandi
and Gordon had been murdered.
The news of his tragic ,loath pro-
voked an unprecedented outburst of
sorrow and indignation in all parts
of the Empire, while in Great Bri-
tain the rage of the general public
brought about the downfall of the
Government, which was held to be
morally responsible fore'the death of
the gallant soldier and Christian gen-
tleman.
entleman.
Gordon's defence of Khartoun for
817 days ranks among the most
glorious . deeds in British history.
When one remembers that he was
of a different religion and national-
ity to the garrison and poulation of
th besieged town, that he bad only
one British officer to assist helm, and
that the town was badly fortified and
insufficiently provideditl
at n food and
other supplies, it seems miraculous
that he was able to hold the ever -
whelming and savage hordes of the
Mandi at bay ,for so long.
ALF GOULDING'S "DON'T!" Aless it is worth while, has told his
RIOT story in a refreshingly different
style, and it has been directed with
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Story of Unconventional Life of a absolute understanding by .Art' Doul -
Rustic Flapper His Funniest ding.
A. comedy that is said to be more
screamingly funny even tha-i "Ex-
cuse Me" is coming next Monday v
and 'Tuesday to the Grand Theatre. r
It tsA1f Goulding's production of j
"Don't!' based on a story by Rup- p
art Hughes. It is a Metro -Goldwyn
Mayer picture.
The combination of Rupert Hugh-
es, author, and Goulding, director, is
taking it's destined place in the
Who's Who of Screenland. The two A
The cast of "Don't " is fillet with
real names. Sally O'Neil, a new-
comer to the screen, who acts like a
eteran, plays the leading feminine
ole; John Patrick, popular young
uvenile, and Bert Roach in the im-
ertent role of Uncle Nat. Others
in a well-balanced cast include
James Morrison, Estelle' Cla,'k, De-
Witt Jennings, Ethel Wales, Johnnie
Fox, Dorothy Seay, Evelyn Pierce,
Brinsley Shaw, and Helen liege.
goes Christine Johneton wrote the
scenario.
that made "Excuse Me" have again
contributed to "Don't!" and made of
it a comedy long to be remembered.
Although essentially a comedy,
'"Don't." gives Alf Goulding Ins first
opportunity to direct. a pictare chat
has s serious motif;" It tells of the
struggle, of a young girl in a small
town for :fteeclom—and the much
abused term — "self-expression,"
'against, her parents and narrow-
minded friends. In the end, both
the girl and hbr parents. triumph,
parodixically enough, Rupert Hughes
who never has ii'Ynytliing to say un -
Princeton has decided chess is not
a sport. The Tigers have called ,off
all sporting events with the Crim-
son, but theft chess players met in
Vile Quadrangular Leag,ue and the re-
sult was a dead libat, Maybe the Ti-
gers can now determine whether
oystering is farming or fishing.
Doubtless some of these oars
"made to fit all • pockets" were
squeezed into Christmas stockings.
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BRUSSELS POST
THE MONTHS'
Now that the last month of the
year 1926 his parsed, it ie not un-
fitting to review the twelve Sara
Coleridge ridge sloes it for us in pl'nsant
r erre, She was the only daughter
of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, author
of "The Ancient Mariner."
,January brings the snow,
Mattes our feat and fingers .glaw.
February brings the rain,
Thaws the frozen lake again,
Nlarrh brings breezes shard" and
chill,
Shakes the glancing ciaffoclil.
April brings the primrose sweet,
Scatters daisies at our feet.
May brings flocks of pretty lambs,
Sporting round their fleecy dams.
Jule brings tulips, lilies, roses,
Fills the children's hancls with
posies.
Hot July brings thunder -showers,
.Apricots and gillyvowers.
August brings the sheaves of corn;
Then the harvest home is borne.
Warm Sopetmber brings the fruit;
Sportsmen then begin to shoot.
Brown October brings the pheasant;
Then- to gather nuts is pleasant.
Dull November brings the blast --
Hark! the leaves are whirling fast,
Cold December brings the sleet,
Blazing fire and Christmas treat.
DON'TS FOR GIRLS
BY ALF GOULDING
Director of "Don't" Gives Tips to
Flappers
Alf Goulding, director of Met-
ro - Goldwyn - MayerYs production,
"Don't." based on a story by Rupert
Hughes, which ie coming to the
Grand Theatre on Monday and Tues-
day, has compiled a diet of "Don'ts"
for flappers. Here they are:
Don't use too much powder. The
old gag would have to be changed
to "The more the muddier.*
Don't act too intelligent when uut
with your shiek. He will he em -
harassed. Ask him about himself in-
stead.
Don't arrive late at your appoint-
ments. Be different.
Don't order too much at your first
dinner enjagement with your boy
friend. rt dispels permanency.
Don't go hone from the dance
with a fellow who has been inhaling
cheap stuff. Cultivate quality.
Don't wear short skirts unless you
have two good reasons. Both should
go from the ground up, not horizon-
tal.
Don't high -hat a guy you just met
because you don't like his looks. He
may own stock in a movie company.
Don't play up to a man too Hutch
at first. He'll got suspicious and
scoot away. for fear you'll want to
marry hint.
Don't be a wise guy with a duub-
liell or a Dumb Dorsi with a wise
guy—try to be a lesesr edition of
what he is.
Don't make a sap out of him ALL
the time; remember "the worm will
'urn" and then YOU'LL be the sap.
An easily skididng car should be
driven slowly and the brakes applied
intermittently. The car that is a
"chronic skidder" should have its
brakes thoroughly inspected and eq-
ualized.
•
it is good policy always to use a
new cotter i)itn instead of an old one
en any part of the car,
Brakes that are apparently per -
feet -in clry weather will skid on wet
pavement because they are not pro-
perly elualized.
A corroded fuse will cause the
lights to .go on and off. .Liven the
liorii becomes coarse when this con-
ditigti exists.
(;cense leaking on the righ,r, rear
wheel of the car indicates that th;
1 Iitferentiitl is tao'fell or that the
felt retainer is worn.
1, a es', sir r s hard have the
steering erinr tr e hr r.kad 1101:;,c 4'.ti 1
in p r; t r, ro:4:ible du',ri lr.nt at' ex-
o,:,.r nn the tiles,
The Car Owner's Scrap -B
(fly the Left Hand Monkey Wrench)
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CARE OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE
To keep hydraulic brakes world))
efficiently, the plunger of the suppl
tank should he pulled out now an
''rain and wiped clean with a clothe
This prevents corrosion on the plan
gel' from mixing with the solutio
and reaching the wheel cylinders
when, a perfect piston fit is desir
able,
THE NOISE THAT ANNOYS
A squeaky cowl board can be
stopped by loosening the bolts which
hold it in place and squirting a drop
of penetrating oil around them end
upon the parts of the board where
it bears upon' its supports. Iietight-
en the bolts. When the oil"reacher
all points where rubbing occurs, the
noise should cease,
S looked for. Ae a temporary meas-
?' u'e detattil the cable stamps, wipe
y oft the evidenee of c•orrosion, apply
d ammonia water to the trffecet 1 me -t-
al to neutralize remainie ar.1,
ce"rue the 1t•ad terminal post; inright
, with a knife, clean the It—Nile stirfare
, of the clamps, coat th part. lightly
- but completely with vas'h z, ', ^re-
place the damps on the posts as far
a: they will go and tighten them
securely,
WAY TO START STUBBORN CAR
Sometimes, if necessary to start
a car and no crank is available, jack
un one of the rear wheels and place
the transmission in high gear and
turn the wheel, but be careat that
the hand or hands do not get be.
twoen the spokes and jammed into
the brake apparatus, Also note
whether there is sufficient clearance
between fender and tire.
CAUSE OF ELECTRICAL FAULT
The lack of good battery connec-
tions may, mean the entire failure of
the electrical system of the car,
cause the starter to fail to operate,
make irregular lights, or damage the
generator. Imperfect connection
may be caused simply by the bat-
tery clamps being loose on their
terminals or by products of Corros-
ion of the parts, caused by the ac-
tion of escaped acid, boiling the con-
tact between the clamp' and the ter-
minal posts" Whenever there ss a
collection of white or grecnien mat-
erials at the connections (usually the
"live" one) future trouble may be
SIXTY YEARS WITHIN THE
BRITISH EMPIRE
The year just closed" saw the b
ginning of the sixtieth year of C
ada's nationhood and the comi
year will see elaborate ceremoni
in connection with the Theme
Jubilee of the Dominion, in whi
it is expected the Prince of Wal
will take part. The imposing figur
quoted on this page show somethin
of the progress made in the yea
since -Viscount Monk was the fir
Governor-General and Sir John M
Donald the first Prime Minister. T
day Canada has a railway system o
more than 40,000 miles, the large
part of which is State ownei. Th
total railway capital to -day is $9
250,000,000 000 or more than half th
capitalization of the railways o
Great Britain,
Sixty years ago the value of th
external trade of Canada was abou
$100,000,000, while to -day it i
$2,255,000,000. In export trad
per capita of the population, Cana
da has moved in less than twent
years from seventh to second plac
among the nations of the world, N
less than 44 per cent, of her expor
trade is with countries within th
Empire. In 1868 Canadian bank de
posits were $30,000,000. To -da
they exceed $2,000,000„000, Th
average wealth of every Canadian
(man, woman and child) is estimat-
ed to -day at $2,525.
Canada won her place among th
great nations of the world at th
Treaty of, Versailles. Premier Mac-
kenzie Icing during -his recent vise
to • London to attend the Imperia
Conference, said, "Canada can hav
no greater destiny than as one of
the free self-governing countries of
the British Empire. That is our
highest destiny. The greatest service
to mankind can be rendered by hav-
ing two nations in North Ameries.
Canada is in the happy position of
leing able to contribute to the peace
of the world, both by example and
by her position as an int ,"nroter of
the. 'United States to Gr'cit ilrit:lln
and of Great Britain to the United
States.”
The status of Canada as an in-
dependent nation within the British
Empire was re -affirmed and stated
again tit the Imperial Concerns' nod
although nothing now waw added
and nothing changed the ddncling. of
,that Conference were , historically
important as making more dull'than ever before the independent
of Canada. The document wars hal-
ed as tho itow Magna C.harta-of 4'0
Dominions, It was also c x»he iii,;
set forth that the Governor-General
was this direct and personal reln'c•-•
sentative of the Sovereign anti not
of •Downing• Street. The :inn? also
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saw an important change 111 oar re-
lntio s with the United Soto,: .a by
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Novel• leave a car unattpncled with
out shutting off the engine and ap
ply t' nergency brakes. •
A very smooth stop may be made
by releasing pressure of the foot on
the brake gradually \01111i' stopping,
Bo not unscrew the electrl light
bulbs in private garages when the
current is on, especially when the
h: eds are wet.
Gears should be shifted when go -
in ,own a steep hill, ns the com-
ps cul is a positive. brake • n d al -
.0 0 • i,mt•frc t equ t1)00l
It is much safer to drive with
cgreient ec,tl.ch0mi 'wakes, r r a eia'ly
on ice pavements, when a quiche slov,
nay iia nee'. s,ily to ttwoiel a 001001v•
TIRE" INFLATION
Proper tire inflation is .itrgessary
'e'nter, although the tendency
limon' moat people i., to use ea 100-
•er alaaunt of air than usual in or-
der to counteract the dieeeinfort of
rmete frozen roads,
PACKING IN WATER DUMP
When tightening the water pump
packing gland which has net ct
grease cup, buck off the nut and put
oil on packing and then tiveteu a-
gain. This will ten oto lengthen the
life of the packing and the ;;Daft.
NEVER BRUSH SNOW OFF CAR
Do not try to lerush snow connec-
tions off the car; let them melt off,
even if it takes days. By brushing
or rubbing, the- finish is scratched.
It is all right to put warm water or:
the snow blanket and melt ori the
collection, but one should be sure
that the interior of the garage b:
warm enough to prevent the water
becoming a sheet of ice. To brush
or rub snow off an automobile, how-
ever, is to rub sharp ice particles
across a smooth, glossy surface.
LEAK STOPPED BY EGG
An old farmer's remedy for a
leaky radiator has proved successful
in many cases. The theory is that
after the white of an egg is poured
into the radiator and hot water car-
ries it to the leak and cooks it there
until it becomes virtually hard boil-
ed. • The remedy has lasted in some
cases for two or three years at a
stretch, indicating that the egg does
not rot even in that length of time
or else attracts enough sediment to'
keep the hole plugged up,
USE OF FOOT BRAKE
The foot brake should always be
applied some little distance before
reaching the spot where intending to
stop. Do not wait until within a
few feet of the stopping noint, then
jam on the brake. This is a habit
indulged in by a great many drivers
.and costs real money in the shape of
increased tire bills. Apply the foot
brake with a gentle pressure for a
few seconds, then release for a sec-
ond, then apply again, alternately
depressing and releasing the brake
'dal in
p and out. Depress for five
seconds, then release for a second.
Apply just sufficient pressure to re:
tard the speed of the car gradually.
If the brake is applied harshly,
friction linin; glazes and fails to
hold, properly. When nearing the
spot' where planning to stop, close
the tluottle and apply the brakes in
dabs of the foot, applying a final
pressure to bring the car to a com-
plete stop. In this way the wheels
will not lock or skid and injure the
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FOR COLD WEATHER DRIVING.
Change oil every 500 miles and
oftener if necessary.
Carry a set of tire chains and use
when needed.
Brekes should be adjusted evenly
to Prevent skidding on slippery
pavements,
Flush out the rear axle and the
transmission and fill with steam cyl-
inder oil, properly thinned with en-
gine oil.
Fully charge the battery, A charg-
ed battery will not freeze, Add wa-
ter when needed just before the car
is to run. Test frequently,
Have the 'engine thoroughly in-
spected to assure easy starting and
ini11ln1um use of the choke. Pay
particular attention to the ignition,
compreseioa and carburetor adjust-
ment.
Flush out the radiator and fill
with n solution of fresh wa`er and
alcohol sufficiently strong -.a protect
from freezing in the coldest weather
expected.
WIJDNRSDAY, JAN. 26, 1)27.
'Theatre
Friday & Saturday, Jan. 28-29
66 ,.; Harvard"
The Winning Picture of Real College Life
with FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN, JR.
JACK PICKFORD and
MARY BRIAN WILLIAM HAINES
MARY ALDEN (as Tom Brown)
ON the football field he was a whirlwind ---but when 1-il 01'
Dan Cupid tackled him, he went down without a struggle'
You must see, this great picture of football, love and real col-
lege life, made from the famous play, with an All-Ana-rica
cast. With actual ecenes pf big college games!
Monday
and an. 31 - Feu. 1
46 ,,. , 99 With
„ SALLY O'NEIL
`` and BERT ROACI3
WHAT a whirlwind of laughs this, is! One fascinating flapper,
just spoiling for a food time—.surrounded by an army of
"Don'ts" and "Not's." She couldn't follow every rule—so
she broke them all! She drove her parents back to good old-
fashioned spanking—but she'll give you the most hilarious
time of your life with her mile -a -minute escapades! You'll be
carried away by this joyous picture of a Daughter of Today
on a rampage of love, lau;h ' and excitement!
Friday and Saturday - Feb. 4 & 5
Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton
In the "Dreadnaught" of Comedies
"We're in the Navy Now"
See the World (of Laughs) Through a Porthole
COMING : "Old Clothes" Chaney with "Blackbird"
"Tumbleweeds" "Romola"
"Battling Butler" "Every Mother's Son"
At usual popular prices • 25c and 15c
11.
QUICK WEAR OF TIRED
Tires on the right wheels of a
car wear faster than those of the
left wheels because the car is driven
at the right side of the road, where
the right side tires come into con-
tact with ruts, debris and the curb-
ing of the road. Another reason is
that because of the camber, or the
slope of the road toward the gutter,
the right tires bear most of the car's
weight. Constant grinding and slid-
ing in the loose debris cause: most
wear, on the times which pass through
it. The left-hand tires are almost
always near the centre, the part of
the road most travelled.
STORING CAR FOR WINTER
The proper way to- prepare a car
when storing it away for the; winter ,
is to first jack all wheels clear of
the floor. Drain every bit of water
out of the cooling system. Drain
off the engine oil and put in a fresh
supply. Put a couple of ounces of
fresh engine oil in each cylinder,
I through the spark -plug vole, and
distribute this over the cylinder
'walls by cranking the engine. with
the starter. Secure the clutch ped-'
al in its disengaged position with a
"prop" made of a stick of wood. Re-
move the battery where it will not
freeze and
can be kept charged and
supplied with water. Coat all nick-
! el parts with vaseline to prevent
rusting.
SIMPLE WAY TO RUIN ENGINE
Never pour boiling hot water in
the radiator to warm the engine.
Hot water will cause to rapid ex-
pansion of the cold metal and may
cause the water jacket to burst, the
cylinders to crack or the radiator to
break.
NEW USE FOR HYDROMETER
The hydrometer syringe, used' for
testing the battery also makes an ex-
cellent device for priming the en-
gine in cold weather. With it a
supply of gasoline can easily be
drawn out of the tank.
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