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The Brussels Post, 1924-4-16, Page 7With The. B0Y • } ' 'fend Secretary Edgar T. dines lois Pet returned from it visit to acme of our far north Troops"nnd it is thought our brother Scouts, leaders and fi'teods fulll bo interested in learning how Scouting is e'baping 111 these +lompar,•t- tively Isolated places, ' Ile first wishes to reurove the usual* ly accepted idea that up Mere it is the "Fromm North." It is a wonderful couutry of splendid tares, forests of the Attest Umber, :mines of gold, ell - ver, copper, etc., a 'veritable "flowing With Milk and ]coney" land, ready to • receive a large influx of people, and undoubtedly possessing a great future. Scouting has gotten a firm grip there and is ready for ell future ex• tensidn and demand. - In Halleybury the lavages of the fire are still seely and felt. Scouts have labored under• great difficulties since, having lost uniform, records, their meeting place, in fact every- -thing but their "will to conquer." They s#sd tea"‘ Ato time try' the finest 'rade -- T-4 Next t Y, �' RED ROSE ORANGE PEKOE HEALTH EDUCATION., BY DR. J. J. MIDDLETON ' ProvInolel hoard of tieaith, Ontario Qtr. Allddleton will be glad to answer que8tiofa on Publto Health map terrtthrough this column. Address himat 8padina.House, SP141111 Crescent, Toronto, The Health Almanac, for 1924 !s1 now ready and a copy pr number of t copies can be had for the asking. This publication serves a useful purpose,! It contains. information on a variety of subjects and tries ever to keep in, are out for coal Scouting along the ! the foreground the idea of good health; and the prevention of disease. It well-known lines of woodcraft, camp- touches all phases of public health work and therefore proven all the more interesting and instructive to a' Among the Gold. large number of people in various. It is a tong run thence to Tinunine, walks of life. The calendar' itself is of gold faiue, for hue we have the an odd but attractive arrangement of largest gold mine in the world. Our 'historical and important events inter - representatives arrived two hours latejspersed with health mottoes and notes on disease prevention, There are talks on account of engine breakdown, but on goitre, periodic health examine was not in the fawn three minutes tions, the Schick Test for Diphtheria, before he was made to' feel perfectly ventilation, longevity, the value of "at home" by receiving. the familiar l cooking, cancel; the production of Scouts salute, a reminder always of clean milk, insulin, the need for health. ' our threefold promise. After meeting education, and a host of other topics, the Troop it was YeIt Timmins has all of which are instructive and inter - every reason to be proud of this group eating from the good health point of of future citizens possessing hearts of !view. It gives information about war taxes, rates of postage, eclipses of the gold, Plans were laid for further ex- sun and moon, festivals, anniversar- tension of Scouting here. les, etc., during. 1924, and the value of The Pulp Town. foreign coins in Canadian currency Found our Scoutmaster at Iroquois for customs purposes. There is also Falls unfortunately 111,but splendid a table of weights and measures, and at the back of the book is 8 series of Meeting arranged with about fifty boys health pictures ,for children which are by Prank Bliss, A.S.M., and late of so arranged that they can be cut out Ottawa, for the scrap -book. One week previously the troop had A heavy demand is being made the privilege of seeing the whole pro- throughout the country for these al- manacs, which are being sent out at Ing, etc., and !nosh more will be heard of then!, gess of paper slaking from the logs eng e p , crushed, and manufactured into news- print. Monteith, Matheson, and Elk Lake were each visited and public meetings conducted. Own little fellow at the latter place was caught talking in his sleep at night, saying, "Grandpa, I know what the Cub's salute Is, it's with the two angora, like this." Evi- dently the Sunday afternoon meeting with Scouts and Cubs made an im- pression on him. There Is the pro- mise of good Cubbing all round. Mention should also be made of the excellent progress being made in Scouting In Theretoe, Charlton, Co. bolt, Giroux Lake, as well as the pros- pects at New Liskeard, Englehart, and , North Cobalt. , A real climax to this northern tour was reached at North Bay, when spine fifty Scouts warmed their toes at the Council tire for .aa hour with Mr. Jones supervising the stoking. This was followed by Father and Son ban- quet with the Mayor -and elite of the town present. Interesting spoeehes wero given, new Committee' elected, the annual report presented, during which period the guest of the evening had to perform "Scouts Pace" to the railway station, preceded by Scouts •transporUng bis grips, which "goad turn" enabled bine to Just breathlessly scramble on the train not oneminute too soon.. The trip covered over one thousand miles, and sixteen. Troops and Packs were looked up and encouraged. The aftermath of thought is that the North Is a great. country fox Scouting activi- ties, particularly along lines of Wood- craft, will re nice to know and readers craft a j with their leaders are the boys w d as keen as our southern brothers, and de- termined to make the best of what op- portunities aro theirs. Wouldn't it be once of our fine far Scouting if s south- ern Troops linked on with one up North and exchanged ideas, letters, and bonfidences, Headquarters. would be glad to facilitate such a plan. Shop Window Wit, ,.s"+IM„M•'-,19":x'"•• ., Aneericune are well•kuown as a We kion of adverllalug experts. "I look down in .the iii tb, and pal 11017," This ingenious paredoar, which is din• played prominently outside a dentist's consltillProorp.lo only 011e.af many witty 1184 eurlons:trade algae. On a beotrpakor'a window, for ex- ample, is Sound the pointed question! "Don't you wishyou were to my shoes?'t while outside a bullder's es- tablielement is leeerlbod: "1 send lo• nocent men to the 'seaffold. " Witty, too, is this frank .Renaunee- ntent, whtc'h graces it solicitor's Once la a provinelel town; "I study the law —and the profits." But the under- taker who stated: "There aro no com- plaints from my customers" had ap- parently mistaken hie vopatlon. the rate of 500 to 000 per day, Wo- men's Institutes, Mothers' Clubs, so- cietiee of various kinds have all ex- pressed their approval of this pub cation and are asking for additional copies for distribution to their friends and acquaintances. The purpose of the Almanac is ex- plained in the foreword, as follows: "What is the world to a man when his wife is n widow? This is an old inquiry, but like many an adage, it has a perpetual ring of truth and thoughtfulness connected with it. We all want to be alive and well." Health is a question that interests :111 of us. Without health, life means little. Wealth, influence, worldly pos- sessions rightly -used for the benefit of mankind are powerful adjuncts to happiness if the possessor also has good health.- 'Without the •latter, wealth and power are meaningless terms,mere sounding brass and.tinitl- ing cymbals. This little Almanac is prepared for one purpose, and one purpose only— to afford advice; which if wisely used, will aid in keeping you well. It con- tains health hints on many subjects. Something you read herein may be of use to you, may help you to maintain and promote your health and hap- piness. That is the reason for this Almanac being printed.. Copies can be obtained free of. charge by applying to the Provincial Board of Health, Spadina House, Spa- dina Crescent, Toronto. BABY'S HEALTH IN THE SPRING The Spring is a time of anxiety to mothers who have little ones in the home. Conditions make it necessary to keep the baby indoors. He is often confined to overheated, badly venti- lated rooms and catches colds which rack his whole system. To guard against this a box of Baby's Own Tab- lets should be kept in the house and an occasional dose given the baby to keep his stomach and bowels working regularly. This will prevent colds, constipation or colic and keep baby well. The Tablets are sold by medi- cine dealers or by mail at 26 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. Baby Without a Birthday! • It is possible to have no birthday at at all, 1f one happens to be born at the right time in the right spot! This happened to a baby barn dur- ing a voyage from Yokohama to San Francisco, in 1904, It is will known that in order to make the actual number of sunrises. and sunsets experienced during a vay- age round the world correspond with the calendar, an extra day roust bein- troduced or got rid of, according,to the direction travelled. This adjustment is made at the time of crossing the 180th meridian, which runs to the west of the midway point between Japan and Callfornia, and babies horn there on Febram y 30th must do without birthdays! Keeping a Town Well. The. Chinese custom ofpaying he the doctor to keep his patient in good `health has been adopted on a whole- sale scale by the Mayor of Tuffe, a small town in the department of See+the, France. The functionary is seeking a town physician who will keep the natives to good shape and who will be paid only as long as the town is healthy, The salary of the medioal man will be raised by n levy on the inhabitants. One -Roomed House. The old Jest about the Irishman who, 11 he wonted to go from the kitchen in- to the parlor of his humble home, "just stayed where he was," is being trans. latest into reality. A.1101'1111 iu'ahiteothas erected iii the suburbs four hovel houses, the object being to economize Space, • in reality •00011 house merely con- 1ists of ono large room, at the end of which is an arrangement similar to a tf cular moving stage. This is divided into three sections, ono containing file essentials of a kit- eiten, another the essentials of a bed. room, and the third those of a recep- ' tion•room, Thus, far example, in a moment the ititolten can be transform- ed into a reception room or the latter into a bedroom, 'rho pltblie, appears to view the idea: with eomedoubt; for despite Cho short- age of houses only One pot those new buildings: i111a obtnlued'a tenant, Ile !lath no need of property who knows not how to spend it, '1'110 hepocrile has the look an an archbishop and the heart'Of a miller. The king ev"ec fights his people ngilts himlietf. A GOOD MEDICINE FOR SPRINGTIME Do Not Use Harsh purgatives- A Tonle is AR You Need. Not sick—but not feeling quite well. That is the way most people feel in the spring. Easily tired.appetite fickle, sometimes headaches and a feeling of depression Pimples or eruptions may appear on the skin, or there may be twinges of rheumatism or neuralgia: Any of these indicate that the blood Is out of order—that the indoor• life of winter )las left its mark upon you and may easily develop into more serious trouble. Do not dose yourself with purgatives, ass many, people do, in the (rope that You can put yofrr blood eight. Purga- tives gallop through •the system and weaken instead of giving' strength. Any doctor will tell you that this is true. What you need is the spring is e. tonic that ewill enrich the blood and build up the nerves. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills do this si;,eedily, ,safely and surely. Every dose of this medicine helps to'enrieh the blood, which clears the skin, strengthens the appetite and makes tired, depressed men, women and children bright, active and strong. Mr. Henry R. Robinson, Cruickshank, Sask.,says:—"Nly blood was out of order and I was nervous and run down. I got a supply of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills and after taking them for a while they fully restored my health. I am now tooling fine and have no hest- tation in recommending these pills to all who are feeling unwelL" You can get these pills through any. dealer in medicine, or by mail, at 60 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. Near Neighbors. Many quarrels arise among those who live and work side by side merely because they are 'close together and are too well aware of peculiarities and shortcomings which each descries In the other. It Is -so in families. If the seal test came, it might be found that love abides. But in the ordinary contacts which each day brings there is friction that is due first of all to the mere, simple fact of proximity. Men in a quest of the North Pole hate been enraged at each other for no reason except that silence•and iso- lation preyed on the nerves. Fights were born of the long, lonely darkness, which the modern miracle of the far- flung voices of the radio will do much to dispel. Presently each man knew .all there was to know about the rest. There were no surprises left Monot- ony bred discord. Neighborliness ought to mean loving kindness, It should be the synonym for sympathy. When a new resident moves into the "neighborhood" those who live there already wonder what sort of neighbor he will be. His pre- sence will raise or lower the tone et the environment, -If his children are fit to play with, they evil be•welcomed by the other chldreu. The fathers and mothers are relieved and delighted when the household, set down side by side with tlidiir'own homes, is found to be constituted'' of generous, kindly souls who take thought for, others, The nearest to us are those who can do Its the most mischiefor the most good. More pitiful than any other so- cial phenomenon 1s that of husband and 'wife who use the closeness 01 their relation to make each other mis- erable instead of happy. They should not have come together unless they in- tended to be everything that is holpfi4 to each other. People may be physically near each other and spiritually worlds apart. The man sitting next you on the train or trolley may be as distant as if he lived on the banks of a canal in Mars. If you wish to be a neighbor in mere than the mere fact of proximity you must give and take the genial spirit et frieudiiness and empathy. }Ie_-"On10 you 'said 1 waa the light of your lite." • She'. --"I still say you"re light-head- ed," SCIENCE DEMANDS UNIFORMITY. Careful research made in recent Years in the study of dietetics hiis shown the great importance to the Turman system of purity and uniiorul quality in foods, It is a; great blessing that today so many delicious foods. as well as tea and coffee can be procured in tins and sealed metal packages. "SALADA Tea was one of the first pure food products to become widely popular in Canada. Tito flavour -pre, serving aluminum package keeps tlio the fresh and delicious. Skilful blend- Ing maintains the guilty absolutely tin form. • First Newspaper "Gazette," Tlse lira newspaper printed from lypo Was called "Tile Gazette." and Was published in Bavaria !n 1469, £100,000 for Wembley. The Empire Exhibition end Stadium at Weuibiey Park have been a9eeSsed t 100 000 for local rating purposes. Our Might-Have-Beens. Our might-have-beens Ile all along The road of life; the plans gone wrong Because we did not chanceto do Some certain things some certain way, The dreams that never did come true, The loves that died, or went astray. Not merely things accomplished mark Our progress through the dawn and dark; Our failures also we recall, Not only smiles but also tears; They are the mileposts after all, Gray peaks that rise about the years. And memory brings a pleasure still, As memory nearly always will; The sweetest hours we ever know Are. not when victory we win, But when we sit, the fire burned low, And think of things that might have been. —Douglas Malloch. EASY TRIC No, 88.1', Bend a Watch This is not an infallible trick. To some folks it is extremely pux. %ling but to otbers it presents no. illusion at all. However, in every party there are two or three per- sons who And it perplexing, so it is worth ]mowing. A watch is bold as in Plgure 1. The Anger tips are brought close together (Fig. 2), and then re- turned to the position of Figure 1, This is repeated, the hands acting Just ae if the watch- was being bent. To many people, the optical il- lusion is perfect, tbe watch ap- pearing Just as if it were bent and straightened. As has been said, other Colics are unable to see any- thing of an illusive nature in it. Mlle this ant and paste 33. teftlr Miter al the aeries. in a scrapbook.) 1111,1,11 Surnames t ' heir Origin MoDOVOALL Variations—M(a)oDougal, M(10-)cl ou• geld, Racial Orleln-•-Scottish anal Irish, Source -.•••,A given name, There eire.,tnaoy who hold there is a difference between :melee which be: gin with "Mae," and that the proper pronunciation of them are "mic" and 1 •"mac," respectively. 'Such is not the ease, "Mo" end "Mae" ere the same, and the proper pronunclatiem of both is "mac." Tile prefixes both mean the same thing—•"dreceir 1ac8t a, - The only difference that dote exist is due to the rather general modern sus' tom among the Lrigil pf abbreviating "Mac" to "ele" in the swelling. SO there is an inference, though mot an infallible .one, tlmt the family whish spells its pane with an "Mo" is Irish, and the one that uses "Mac" is Scot- tish. The family name of McDougall, in Rewriting the Bible. The most wonderful manuscript Bible in the world is awned by a Mr. Russell, of Montreal. With infinite Patience he carried out this great work with his own hand, Mr. Russell, who is a Presbyterian, said that his main object in attempting such a task was to leave some unfor- gettable and tangible memorial of him- self for his faintly. The work, which is wonderfully done in a style of half writing and half printing, was wormed at odd mo- ments of spare time, and took twenty- two years to complete! The New Testament takes up 471 pages, with double columns on each page, and was written without a single error or omission. In all, there are 1,987 pages. Among the distinctive features of Its various forms, probably is more Common to Scotland than in Ireland, but It far from being a rarity in the latter country, It le, of course, a Celtic name, and like v'ivtuaily alt the family names which have developed under purely Gaelic influence, without interference of Anglo-Saxon or Norman influence% ie derived from a' given name. Unlike other races, the Closes never tools their family names from words denoting geographical loeatlon or personal char- acteristics. It is true, however, that the bulli a1 'their given names, from which the family names were develop- ed, were so founded on words denoting some personal peculiarity or attribute. The given name Dugald, from which the various forms of McDougall orig- inated, falls within this siassification. It means "dar'k'etranger," ACKERMAN Variations—Asherman, Akerman, Alk- man. Raciat Origin—Anglo-Saxon. Source—An occupation. The name of Ackerman is quite pop- ularly, and quite erroneously, supposed to be of German etrigin. It is, how- ever, one of the most Anglo-Saxon of Anglo-Saxon names, and if the spelling or sound of Ackerman seems to have more of a German flavor than the vari- ation Allman, it must be. remembered Unit the English, Soandillavien and 100110151 Gentian tongues OP all Telt.. tante, and that at 801ne porl0d in Ute Misty, prehistoric peat there WAR ft 'parent tongue, which, though it bas left no wa'itteu recor'da, has had prob.. ably More to do 'With forming the lang- uages of Ole modern world than the eomparativiely recent Latta and Greek. The various' forams of thee femill! name wonid, be translated literally Me to modern English by "atereguen," But Um lucre.' Translation umuld net be the true one because the word "acro" has. ehaaped its meaning since the alit Angle -Saxons .spoke of "acer men" or "aker men." To -day it Moans a definite pleasure er amount of land, men tt -. simply meant tillable land generally. The Acly !mans, Alternans, Ach'etc•- maria. and A1llmans crigineljy were Pelle who owned or tilled each land. At the period when family names were in fernratien,we And them recorded in such torero ea "Harmer le Akeimean" and "Roger ie Ael0man"—or, as we would put it to -day, "BILI the Termer." After such names had been applied to the members of a family So long that their neighbors came to regard the sobriquets as distinguishing the family rather than explaining' their occupa- tions, they naturally began to drop the Prefixed "the" as, unnecessary, so that succeeding generations completely for- got the explanatory meaning of "acre - man," particularly as the word "acre" began to take on a new meaning in the popular speech. Portrait. Behind tbe windows of her eyes The older generations sat, Cool, greedy and alert and wise, With caution of the springing cat. Her little white hands had no claws That one who spoke with her could see, But some old instinct made ale pause Watchful, when she spoke to me. —Louise Driscoll He who goes out to hunt deer some, times rouses tigers. Classified Advertisements i3 URE, BEAUTIFULLY FLUFFY, 1. carded wool; sample, enough light comforter; one dollar. Woollen Mills, this wonderful book are the title -pages, , Georgetown, Ont. which' are exquisitely illuminated, the delicate penmanship, and the hand- some morocco binding. The weight of the Bible le about eighteen pounds, and it contains an autograph of the Prince of Wales, who showed great interest in it when he was in Montreal. The Organist's Opportunity. Every organist should be a leader or leading factor for the advancement of music in his community, independent- ly and outside of his church. While his poeition in the church should bane, a certan value to any outside musical work in which he may be engaged, he should aid the cause of music through any other available channels. So many things are pssible, and there are so many ways of going at them. Ile should, in co-operation with other enthusiasts, organize a chorus or singing club. It matters not wheth- er it be of men, women, children, or all three combined, so long as to is of value to the community. Organists and pianists who have never done this type of work and are not sure they could, will find out that, Just as they play music in three and Your parts on the piano or organ, and listen to each voice in its correct re- lation to the other for the proper blending of the parts, they can do the same with voices. If you have not done it and want to learn how, go to it and you will succeed, Remit by Dominion Express Money Order. If lost or stolen you get your money back. To Change L ea -Year Day? This year may be Lhe last February leap day. The Iuternational Fixed Calendar League hopes to persuade the league of nations to entree an in- ternational change, � F into effect the league's four-week months and would transfer leap day to Jude 29. Ask for MInard'e and take no other. She—"You're sure I'm the first girl Isere is a simple Method of cleaning you ever loved?" a saucepan in which milk has been He -"Absolutely! In fact, I've only boiled. After pouring out the boiling tell three girls that—and I didn't Milk, replace the lid before the steam mean it in any case," has time to escape, and allow the saucepan to cool, Then pet the pan hi cold water to soak. It can be clean-. ed quickly and easily. The Harp. The harp was one of the favorite string lestr'umente among most of the EasyNOW to LOSe ancient peoples. Although very primi. Ova to begin with, it. was iniproved little by "title, end more and more strings wero trim time to time added to 1t. The ordinary harp, sometimes called the big David's harp, which is played , sitting or standing, and of which the strings are plucked by the fingers jot both hands, has u range 'nearly bqual to Ula piano. The half tones Were Originally prodeicod by :pressing -the thumb against the neck a Pound a Day al fund 155,31(,5. 1191'1' 901. 11e eruct, 1,q: dongemsd 01, 5l,1. no Dark-mesklnn ercrelnes, nq moaning. 11,519 for tree dimple el alexunder'r. /Inducing t•i,sndaca. l.SEC1101)15 10,1IO8ATOS. 1115, 414 Solon 111,11.. Toronto. Ont. • Bad Breath moo. Overcome of Use strings or using crooks. The use ;of pedals for this purpose first came in in 1820, ave, and litter seven, being the number. The pedals Ara also used to produce different 10110 qualitlos, and to make the tone louder or softer, Old as it is, however, the harp is ono. of 111e least complete of insteulitents of to -day, Keep'MInard'r Liniment In the house 1 "Bad breath Is a sign of decayed teeth, foul etomaoh or unclean bowels." if your teeth are good, I i look to your digestive organs at once. Get 5elgoi's Curative Syrup at druggists. 15 to 90. daops after meals, Olean up your food passage' and stop the bad breath odor. to not buy substl- tutos, Get the genuine. ASPIRIN Beware of Imitations! Unless you see the "Bayer Cross" on package or on tablets you are not get- ting the genuine Bayer Aspirin proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians over twenty-three years for Colds Headache Toothache Lumbago Neuritis Rheumatism Neuralgia Pain, Pain Accept "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin only. Each unbroken package con- tains proven directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Drug- gists also sell bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark (registered in Canada) of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylie,ac1d, While it is well known that Aspirin means Bayer Manufacture, to assist the public against imitations, the Tab- lets of Bayer Company wIll be stamped with their general trade mark, the "Bayer Cross." tt !F DEAF USE LEONARD EAR OIL A' Soothing, Effective, Penetrating 011 that has brought prompt relief to hun- dreds suffering from catarrhal deafness, head noises, dischargingor Itching earn, un ain tl trils.rubIteSor.Sale Everywherback of ears and] g1.1nno3. • Ago:bseing descriptive folder acne upon req"ent A.0, Leonsrd„Inc. 70 111: Ave., Newlork SPRAINS. MInard's soothes and heals strained ligaments and. sore !muscles. Fon YOUR EYES Refreshes Tired Eyes Write Murine Co Chic goforEv0CereBook Keep Your Hands Soft and White With Cuticura The daily use of the Soap, with occasional touches of the Ointment, is very effective for keeping the hands soft and smooth. For red, rough or sore hands: On retiring bathe in hotwdter and Cuticura Soap, dry, and rub in Cuticura Ointment. 0lnammt25,e4SOc. T¢Icom2Se. Sold throughout theDominion. CanadianDepot: Lrm.o., Limited, 344 St. Peal St., W. Montreal. 'Cuticura Soap .haves without mug. MRSaBUDGE SO WEAK COULD HARDLY STAND Tells How Lydia E.Pinkham'ig, Vegetable Compound Restored Her Health River Desert, Que.—” lased to hove a severe pain in my side. 1 would be un- able to walk fast and could not stand for any length of time to do my ironing or washing, but I would have' to lie down to get relief from the pain, I had this for about two years, then a friend told 1110 to try Lydia E. Melt - ham's Vegetable Compound as she had had good results. 1 certainly got good results from it, too, as the last tine A had a sore side was last May and I have not had it since. I am also glad of haven good nursing for illy baby, and think it is your medicine that helped me in this ap, "- Mrs. L. V. BUDGE, River Desert, Quebec. If you are suffering from the tortures of a displacement, irregularities, back- ache, headaches,: nervousness, or a pain in the side, you should lose 110 time in trying Lydia E. Pinkham'.v Vegetable Compound. Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Text - Reek upon "Ailments Pceuliar i.o Wo - !nen "will be sent you free upon request. Write for it to the Lydia E. Pinlchant Medicine Ce., Cobourg, Ontario. This book contains valuable infcrmatlon that every woman should know, o ISSUE No. 15 124,