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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1954-3-31, Page 7TIIL FAQN FRONT Joklama. What next? Now it's geiger counters for your hay crop. At least, .,agricultural scientists are uaiug radio-aetive fertilizer t0 determine what grasses will best withstand drought conditions; According to C -1-L Agricul- tural News, this was aecomplish- edeby malting year-old plantings of four -inch cubes of sod of sev- oral different kinds of grasses Over placements of radio -active phosphate fertilizer. Planting was done at different depths In sandy soil eight feet deep to the clay sub soil. With a Geiger counter American scientists were able to trace what individual root systems were doing by not- ing when the sap became radio- active. While this is a frustrating time of year for hunters because of closed seasons on practically all edible species of game, the true sportsman can find plenty Of .good hunting in the rural areas close to his home, Fox hunting can provide plenty of thrills, says K. N. Mor- ris, executive director of the Canadian Civilian Association of Marksmen. In the last few years, foxes have become so numerous -especially in eastern. Canada - that they are a real pest, Farm- ers whose hens have been fall- ing prey to foxes can benefit by inviting . groups of shooters frOm a nearby town or city who will be only too happy to help him exterminate these wily animals Y * * The hunting may be done by a group of hunters using fox hounds. In this type of hunt the group is usually in charge of a "master of hounds." It is his res- ponsibility to post his men on the edge of a wood or swamp so that each can cover an area 25yards In radius. A 12 -gauge shot gun with BB shot is the ideal and safest weapon. Rifles are not recommended since ri- cocheting bullets are a definite safety hazard, When the hounds start baying, a fox has been flushed and everyone should be on the alert. * * * If dogs aren't available, half the group is posted and the other half act as "dogs and do the drive, shouting to flush the foxes. After an hour or two the Still Going -Dr, Albert Einstein poses at his home, The discov- erer of the theory of relativity celebrated his 75th birthday March 14. two groups can exchange jobs, When hunting alone, a .22 or a "varmint" rifle is recommend- ed, although care Must be taken that no farm buildings or ani- mals are in the line of fire, When the snow has disappear- ed, gophers, groundhogs and crows make good off-season hunting. Weeds robbed western Canad- ian farmers of $255,000,000 last year, said H. E. Woods of the Manitoba Department of Agri- culture, in a talk before the first annual conference of the Canad- ian Agricultural Chemicals Asso- ciation in Toronto, This amounted to $1,028 for the average farm in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba or 20 per cent of the tdtai value of the major crops grown in these provinces. * * * The five chief factors contri- buting towards the total weed losses and estimated losses through each were: e * * The five chief factors contrib- uting towards the total weed loss- es and estimated losses through each were: - Dockage losses $ 40,000,000 Competition to crops 166,000,000 Tillage control costs 35,000,000 Delayed seeding costs 4,000,000 Chemical control costs 10,000,000 * * Dockage amounted to three per cent of the total crop or 3,000,000 bushels which took up 300 trains of 55 cars each containing 2,000 bushels. Of the $40,000,000 .dock- age loss, $6,000,000 were spent on freight, handling and cleaning. * * *' With the growth of farm mech- anization and introduction of chemicals, a revolution has tak- en place in weed control in re- cent years, Mr. Woods said. The selective weedkiller, 2,4-D, has proven effective on most weeds, is cheap, safe and easy to apply. Some 15,000,000 acres were spray- ed last year in the three prairie provinces -about half the poten- tial. Mr. Woods foresaw the devel- opment of herbicides tailored to controlspecific weed species, especially in their dormant or germination stages. Ape Shoots Man! Kasenga Nkalalyashi, of the NNllll,,..ushi District, -in Northern Rhodesia, was recently shot by a baboon through the thigh after ' a' --grim struggle. Kasenga, who was out hunting with his dogs and his gun, found a baboon perched on a branch of a tall tree. The government puts a price of 2s, 6d. on each baboon tail, so anxious to make a little Money, Kasenga aimed at the 'animal. But the baboon leapt down from the tree, and in a moment there was a struggle between man and beast for possession of the gun. Eventually, the baboon over- powered the man, and took the 'gun from him. Quite by accident the barrel 01 the gun pointed to- wards the hunter, and the ani - mare tail was entangled with the trigger. Soon there was an explosion, and the baboon, frightened, dropped the gun and ran for its life, leaving Kasen g a shot through the thigh, Fortunately the wound was not serious, and Kasenga is recovering. CROSSWORD ORD PUZZLE AC1tOSa 6, Speaks from 1. dune by memory 9. Do ftp 6, Branillan 8. Couple. macaw 12. And oot, - . 1, Aretlr. 13. Bray man R. Poor man 14, ArehltrrtU1'ai 2. One opposed Pier In, 'Roman road 12. Pertaining to 11. nom n11,11 arrangement 17. American t Indians 1R. Keehh111od t ruoknn 119. Alm high, 21, elver in Europe 124, cent. with an alley 120. Makes 28. Pnpnl scarf 35. ttnwing Implement 2, dfnving nboul 6. Disencumber 1 0. Body' of soldiers 628. Close of day 140. Lariat 42, Sheltered from 143. Broade t 46, 62,tale sheep R. Region 40, Proof 64, Scraped linen 66, Liquor 66. 04118 2. Tewin in Italy 20. observed 119, Implore DOWN 1. Insert 2. Tibetan sasa116 3. drnmpua 4. (Aorta 16 Ancient Mak 07. Sett of elate capital - acid 20. Breathe loudly 2g, etoatlen fn -leap . acally 22, San 12. Coo6ponlks slowly 22. Sandarac tree 22, ter (comb. In water term) 42. IlanrY twill in 26, Park In the *lout Rockies 44. Plower 27. Paper mulborr 46. cloths 97. Arabian - 29. Seed eevering 2102212012 20. strtnii 50. Centend R1, White 61. CribbIntimation card 2i, white and 62, lntttnatlort ..",amyl 52. unit nr tvnr'1i' Answer elsewhere on th s page. Stocking Up - During a fashion show, there's scant time for changing costumes. The other day a bevy of fpodeis rashly boasted, "We are the world's fastest stocking -changers." One of them said she could take off a' pair of stockings and don another in 38 seconds flat, Slow- poke of the group took 52 'seconds. A bevy of Columbus models emitted a ladylike "phooey to you-ey" and went to work, timed by a stopwatch. Shirley Lewis, second from right, above, made the quick change in 25 seconds. Slowpoke of the Ohio bunch was Beverly Robinson, centre, who mode'the' quick change in a fast 45 ,seconds, Other hose -holsters are Sue Key, left, Barbara Jo Hilliker and Barbara Ann Harper, right. r The Queen's Message To The Bible Society (From the Londonf"Times!: p1.March 8, 1954) "A message from the Queen congratulating the British and Foreign Bible Society on their third jubilee was read at - a commemorative meeting in Melbourne yesterday. "The Queen, who is a patron of'the society, spoke of the completion of 150years of 'vigorous end constructive work.' "'My family have always taken a deep interest in the work of the society; she 'went on, 'and f pray that in Australia and throughout the world your labours in fostering a wider and deeper knowledge of the Scriptures may meet with con- tinuing success.` - o, "The anniversary was remembered yesterday by the auxiliaries of the Bible Society in England and Wales and in other parts of the. world. At the Festival Hall, London, on Saturday, 3,000 children attended a meeting at which was cut a birthday cake, weighing 950 pounds, a present from well- wishers in Australia." * * * The 150th anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was observed throughout Canada in churches from coast to coast on Sunday, March 7. The annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society, held in Convocation Hall on Monday evening, was part of the observance. Word has just been received from Montreal that a great service of Thanks- giving was held there on Sunday afternoon in the Salvation Army Citadel, at. which members of all the, Protestant churches in Montreal were present. In Quebec city there was an extremely well attended service of Thanksgiving in the Anglican Cathedral at • which the preacher was the Rev. J. S. Thomson, M.A., D.D., LL.D., Dean of the Divinity Faculty of McGill University, Montreal. The General Board of the Society in Canada will meet in Toronto on March 17. Particular reference will be made to the 150 years of service and the guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Rev. Dr. William Manson of Edinburgh, guest lecturer at Knox College, Termite, - THUMB 7y Gordon Smith Take Your Time 'Nothing is gained and much can be lost by rushing the sea - ,son and trying to work snit while it is still damp and sticky. While most vegetables and flow- ers can be planted a little later than usual and will do almost as well, if we put them in too soon they will either freeze to death or get such a setback that they will be permanently checked. But, of course, there are a few excepttons to every rule. Some very hardy things like sweet eas, grass seed, the first garden peas, shrubbery, trees and many herbaceous per- ennial roots, should be planted in the spring just as soon as the soil 'tan beb dug without pud- dling, These are cool weather loving plants and they must get Well started before the summer heat. In very mild parts of the country these things are plant- ed or set out in. March and elsewhere not later than April. or early May. Easy to be an Expert One of the thinggs that makes gardening such a fascinating hobby is the room for speciali.. zation and original work in lit- erally hundreds of directions. And the cost is nominal, a feW cents for seeds, and pleasant exercise. Anyone can soon be- corlle an expert along certain lines Of his own choosing, Some people like to concentrate On rock gardens, others on window boxes, or an extra tine lawn of, say bent grass. Others go in for rare dwarf plants or special borders of various distinctive colors. Still others accept the challenge of shaded quarters and with tuberous begonias and other plants that actually prefer to keep away from the sun. The seed catalogues will help in choosing plants for any of these special purposes and, of course, for the more advanced there are all sorts of special literature. In this sort of thing it will help to choose a plant or line that seems to have a special liking for the soil or other conditions available and, of course, it should be more or less a personal favourite, too. A Big Show One doesn't need a lot of time, money or skill to make a big splash with flowers even around a summer cottage, coun- try lane or other place where a lot of regular and particular care is impossible. The best plan, in any of these cases, ie to stick to things like petunias, nasturtiums, cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and similar plants which are not only easily grown but which also will bloom steadily for weeks. With only little care at first these will practically look after themselves. It is best to have solid beds of one flow- er, though not necessarily the same color, for the showiest re- sults. A long bed of petunias about three feet wide, will set oft any driveaway, and roughly circular beds of zinnias, mari- golds or some of the smaller things, will make a wonderful show. Then for the smaller gar- ' 'den there are all softs of tiny flowers, like alyssum, portulaea, poppies and similar flowers which thrive even in poor soil and once well started will crowd out weeds and go on blooming until fall, For An Early Start One can safely rush the sea- son for a few early tomatoes, hills of melons or cucumbers by planting or setting under spe- cial oiled paper, plastic or glass caps. Most seed stores carry these things which are about the size and shape of the old fashioned straw hat. These will furnish ample protection against even severe frost and by using them one can get a few tender things started two to three weeks ahead of the usual thne. Frozen Nile River Fishing experts see serious problems looming ahead for the industry, For Dr. Paul M. Han- sen of the Greenland Fishery Research Board, has reported that the North Atlantic has been getting colder during recent years -and is continuing to do so. Other evidence over the cen- turies, it is pointed out, had so far suggested that the sea and climate in general were getting warmer. Over 600 years ago, in 1323, to be precise, England and Russia were linked by a layer of ice stretching all the way from the Thames, across the North Sea and Baltic, And in the year 1011, when the Danes were rav- aging England, the River Nilo was frozen stiff. These conditions have not been repeated, and scientists say it is because the seas have been getting warmer by about one de- gree centigrade every 100 years. But some of the latest observa- tions now indicate a reversal of this centuries' old trend, accord- ing to Dr. Hansen` You May Be rowning Four Grandmother If a fly falls into your cup of tea you must save it from drown- ing at all costs -for it may be the reincarnation of your dead grandmother! That's what they believe in Tibet, anyway. The souls of humans may pass even into insects. By etheir treatment of all creatures they consider'they are bringing more love into the world. A German traveller, Heinrich Harrer, who ]las lived there, says that never in the presence of a Tibetan has he dared to swat a fly or squash an insect which bothered him. If at a picnic an ant crawls up your cloths it is gently picked up and set down. In winter they break the ice, in the pools to save the fishes before they freeze to death; in summer they rescue 'them before the pools dry up; and they are carefully kept in pails or tins until they can be put back. Typical Of this attitude towards - ail living creatures was an order issued to persons engaged in building operations, during the three years the young Delia Lama (their religious leader). spent in meditation. Worms and. insects might easily be killed during the work, so general con- struction of buildings was for- bidden, Later when Harrer was In charge Of earthworks, he sale the coolies go through each spadeful of earth and take out anything living. Following this principle, there is no capital punishment; a mur- darer Is only flogged and fetter- ed for life. Though he often dies art agonizing death after the pen- alty has been inflicted, the re- ligious principle has stat been /ringed, Theft and minor of- fences are punished with pubile whipping, A board describing his crime is slung round the offend- er'a neck and he has to stand for a few days in a sort of pillory but charitable people come and give him food and drink: Highwaymen or robbers are usually .condemned to have a band or foot cut off. Harrer was horrified to see the limb plunged into boiling butter and held there to sterilize it, but even that does- n't deter evildoers. A governor told him of criminals who im- pudently held out their hands for punishment, and after a few weeks resumed their life of crime. Such savage punishment has now, however, been discon- tinued in Lhasa. There are no law eourts, Two or three persons of noble rank investigate offences, and corrup- tion is prevalent, bribes being regarded as perquisites Of the feudal lords, A defendant who thinks he has been unjustly con- demned may appeal to the Dalai Lama. If proved innocent be is pardoned, it not the penalty is doubled. Among other unusual customs in Harrer's "Seven Years in Ti- bet" Rupert Hart -Davis, 16s) is a riotous water carnival, Every- body prays for rain in the hot, dry summer, and when the springs around Lhasa dry up, the people have to fetch water from the River Kyitchu, the Govern- ment decreeing that every citi- zen must water the streets until the order li withdrawn. At (ince the whole town gets busy carrying water from the river, even the nobles taking a hand in pouring it on the streets - and on their neighbours. Streams of it flow from windows and roofs on to the heads of passers-by. Children have the time of their lives, and it is bad form to take offence if one gets wet through. While the water -fight goes on, the Oracle of Gadong, Tibet's rainmaker monk, is summoned to to Dalai Lama's garden, where the highest Government officers gather, the Grand Lama presid- ing. The rainmaker falls into a trance, his limbs convulse, he ut- ters strange groans. A monastic Official solemnly begs the Oracle to bring rain and save the har- vest, The rainmaker becomes' more ecstatic, a clerk takes down his message and hands it to the cabinet ministers. Finally the Oracle sinks unconscious to the ground and is carried out. Then everyone excitedly waits for the rain -and 'whether one believes in miracles or not, soon it always comes. Tibetans do not doubt that the Protecting Deity enters the medium's body while he is in a trance and hears and grants the people's prayers. Harrer, seeking a more scien- tific explanation, wondered if perhaps the intensive watering of the streets had caused evapora- tion, or if the monsoon rains had spilled over into the Tibet high- lands. The rainfall, measured by the British Legation's meteoro- logical station, averaged about 14 inches a year and fell mostly at this season. Harrer's colleague in- stalled a water gauge on the Ky- itehu and recorded the first rise in the river level on almost the same day every year. Had he followed the rainmaker's meth- ods he could have set up as a successful oracle! The book, translated by Rich- ard Graves, and vividly illustrat- ed, gives a clear picture of life in this strange•land up to the re- cent Chinese invasion, MY SCHOOL LESSON Barclay Yirarl'eu, 1L&, R.D. Jesus Strengthens .flis Pisciplea John 16;1 * 13 Memory , Selootion; Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. John 18:13, 1t was their last evening to- gether before the crucifixion,, The disciples were lonely be- cause Jesus said he was about to leave them. But he comforted them by assuring that he would send them another Comforter, that he might abide with 'them forever. He, the Spirit of truth, would testify of Jesus. Ile would convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. The Holy Spirit came in his fulness upon one hundred and twenty disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost, They were purified in heart and empowered to witness. They went out to tell of Jesus Christ who died for man's sins and rose again the third day. They urged their hearers to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Thousands heeded their exhor- tation. As they did, they experi- enced a transformation in their own lives. They received power. to become the sons of God. They in turn became witnesses and so the good news spread. God has not changed. He still gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. He is the Execu- tor of God's will, Jesus Christ purchased our redemption. The Holy Spirit makes it real to man, He reveals Christ. Let us not quench the spirit or grieve Him. Let the sinner obey His call, Let the believer follow His guidance, Only as our lives are directed by Him can we reach our full effectiveness in the advancement of God's kingdom. Does the Holly Spirit govern your life? He will only have this place of supremacy as we pre- sent our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. - MERRY MENAG-'ERI>r "Now, dear, for the first few months just concentrate on your sense of balance!" (Upside down to prevent peeking) e38,:i>Naas,. a1Sa I A a,,,, v a ala aN iAr'.1-N 1'1 a o N d r] 21 `d Iv iM©Ellin t ©EIZIERAEVIZI �-,M,.©E ' et 8888108 Ho Lf I©d"'' Cold Mutton -These shepherds from New Cumnock, Scotland, have lost their sheep, but they differ from little Bo.Peep, as they know where to find them. During a recent blizzard, the sheep were lost under a snow drift. One shepherd burrows his way into the show to reach the sheep, while his companion holds his legs. They found the sheep half frozen, but alive. ' 5 * 11 M . M■® w M . ®C.MO= AI 1 I MI 4 W I MMMUNI M F 2®zNmmis t2 aim Z■.o 36 37ma ii • � �M1S Mil 412 1... 19 MINI.51 62 IN MIN inouvain amain , B.I®ll' •MI Answer elsewhere on th s page. Stocking Up - During a fashion show, there's scant time for changing costumes. The other day a bevy of fpodeis rashly boasted, "We are the world's fastest stocking -changers." One of them said she could take off a' pair of stockings and don another in 38 seconds flat, Slow- poke of the group took 52 'seconds. A bevy of Columbus models emitted a ladylike "phooey to you-ey" and went to work, timed by a stopwatch. Shirley Lewis, second from right, above, made the quick change in 25 seconds. Slowpoke of the Ohio bunch was Beverly Robinson, centre, who mode'the' quick change in a fast 45 ,seconds, Other hose -holsters are Sue Key, left, Barbara Jo Hilliker and Barbara Ann Harper, right. r The Queen's Message To The Bible Society (From the Londonf"Times!: p1.March 8, 1954) "A message from the Queen congratulating the British and Foreign Bible Society on their third jubilee was read at - a commemorative meeting in Melbourne yesterday. "The Queen, who is a patron of'the society, spoke of the completion of 150years of 'vigorous end constructive work.' "'My family have always taken a deep interest in the work of the society; she 'went on, 'and f pray that in Australia and throughout the world your labours in fostering a wider and deeper knowledge of the Scriptures may meet with con- tinuing success.` - o, "The anniversary was remembered yesterday by the auxiliaries of the Bible Society in England and Wales and in other parts of the. world. At the Festival Hall, London, on Saturday, 3,000 children attended a meeting at which was cut a birthday cake, weighing 950 pounds, a present from well- wishers in Australia." * * * The 150th anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was observed throughout Canada in churches from coast to coast on Sunday, March 7. The annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society, held in Convocation Hall on Monday evening, was part of the observance. Word has just been received from Montreal that a great service of Thanks- giving was held there on Sunday afternoon in the Salvation Army Citadel, at. which members of all the, Protestant churches in Montreal were present. In Quebec city there was an extremely well attended service of Thanksgiving in the Anglican Cathedral at • which the preacher was the Rev. J. S. Thomson, M.A., D.D., LL.D., Dean of the Divinity Faculty of McGill University, Montreal. The General Board of the Society in Canada will meet in Toronto on March 17. Particular reference will be made to the 150 years of service and the guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Rev. Dr. William Manson of Edinburgh, guest lecturer at Knox College, Termite, - THUMB 7y Gordon Smith Take Your Time 'Nothing is gained and much can be lost by rushing the sea - ,son and trying to work snit while it is still damp and sticky. While most vegetables and flow- ers can be planted a little later than usual and will do almost as well, if we put them in too soon they will either freeze to death or get such a setback that they will be permanently checked. But, of course, there are a few excepttons to every rule. Some very hardy things like sweet eas, grass seed, the first garden peas, shrubbery, trees and many herbaceous per- ennial roots, should be planted in the spring just as soon as the soil 'tan beb dug without pud- dling, These are cool weather loving plants and they must get Well started before the summer heat. In very mild parts of the country these things are plant- ed or set out in. March and elsewhere not later than April. or early May. Easy to be an Expert One of the thinggs that makes gardening such a fascinating hobby is the room for speciali.. zation and original work in lit- erally hundreds of directions. And the cost is nominal, a feW cents for seeds, and pleasant exercise. Anyone can soon be- corlle an expert along certain lines Of his own choosing, Some people like to concentrate On rock gardens, others on window boxes, or an extra tine lawn of, say bent grass. Others go in for rare dwarf plants or special borders of various distinctive colors. Still others accept the challenge of shaded quarters and with tuberous begonias and other plants that actually prefer to keep away from the sun. The seed catalogues will help in choosing plants for any of these special purposes and, of course, for the more advanced there are all sorts of special literature. In this sort of thing it will help to choose a plant or line that seems to have a special liking for the soil or other conditions available and, of course, it should be more or less a personal favourite, too. A Big Show One doesn't need a lot of time, money or skill to make a big splash with flowers even around a summer cottage, coun- try lane or other place where a lot of regular and particular care is impossible. The best plan, in any of these cases, ie to stick to things like petunias, nasturtiums, cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and similar plants which are not only easily grown but which also will bloom steadily for weeks. With only little care at first these will practically look after themselves. It is best to have solid beds of one flow- er, though not necessarily the same color, for the showiest re- sults. A long bed of petunias about three feet wide, will set oft any driveaway, and roughly circular beds of zinnias, mari- golds or some of the smaller things, will make a wonderful show. Then for the smaller gar- ' 'den there are all softs of tiny flowers, like alyssum, portulaea, poppies and similar flowers which thrive even in poor soil and once well started will crowd out weeds and go on blooming until fall, For An Early Start One can safely rush the sea- son for a few early tomatoes, hills of melons or cucumbers by planting or setting under spe- cial oiled paper, plastic or glass caps. Most seed stores carry these things which are about the size and shape of the old fashioned straw hat. These will furnish ample protection against even severe frost and by using them one can get a few tender things started two to three weeks ahead of the usual thne. Frozen Nile River Fishing experts see serious problems looming ahead for the industry, For Dr. Paul M. Han- sen of the Greenland Fishery Research Board, has reported that the North Atlantic has been getting colder during recent years -and is continuing to do so. Other evidence over the cen- turies, it is pointed out, had so far suggested that the sea and climate in general were getting warmer. Over 600 years ago, in 1323, to be precise, England and Russia were linked by a layer of ice stretching all the way from the Thames, across the North Sea and Baltic, And in the year 1011, when the Danes were rav- aging England, the River Nilo was frozen stiff. These conditions have not been repeated, and scientists say it is because the seas have been getting warmer by about one de- gree centigrade every 100 years. But some of the latest observa- tions now indicate a reversal of this centuries' old trend, accord- ing to Dr. Hansen` You May Be rowning Four Grandmother If a fly falls into your cup of tea you must save it from drown- ing at all costs -for it may be the reincarnation of your dead grandmother! That's what they believe in Tibet, anyway. The souls of humans may pass even into insects. By etheir treatment of all creatures they consider'they are bringing more love into the world. A German traveller, Heinrich Harrer, who ]las lived there, says that never in the presence of a Tibetan has he dared to swat a fly or squash an insect which bothered him. If at a picnic an ant crawls up your cloths it is gently picked up and set down. In winter they break the ice, in the pools to save the fishes before they freeze to death; in summer they rescue 'them before the pools dry up; and they are carefully kept in pails or tins until they can be put back. Typical Of this attitude towards - ail living creatures was an order issued to persons engaged in building operations, during the three years the young Delia Lama (their religious leader). spent in meditation. Worms and. insects might easily be killed during the work, so general con- struction of buildings was for- bidden, Later when Harrer was In charge Of earthworks, he sale the coolies go through each spadeful of earth and take out anything living. Following this principle, there is no capital punishment; a mur- darer Is only flogged and fetter- ed for life. Though he often dies art agonizing death after the pen- alty has been inflicted, the re- ligious principle has stat been /ringed, Theft and minor of- fences are punished with pubile whipping, A board describing his crime is slung round the offend- er'a neck and he has to stand for a few days in a sort of pillory but charitable people come and give him food and drink: Highwaymen or robbers are usually .condemned to have a band or foot cut off. Harrer was horrified to see the limb plunged into boiling butter and held there to sterilize it, but even that does- n't deter evildoers. A governor told him of criminals who im- pudently held out their hands for punishment, and after a few weeks resumed their life of crime. Such savage punishment has now, however, been discon- tinued in Lhasa. There are no law eourts, Two or three persons of noble rank investigate offences, and corrup- tion is prevalent, bribes being regarded as perquisites Of the feudal lords, A defendant who thinks he has been unjustly con- demned may appeal to the Dalai Lama. If proved innocent be is pardoned, it not the penalty is doubled. Among other unusual customs in Harrer's "Seven Years in Ti- bet" Rupert Hart -Davis, 16s) is a riotous water carnival, Every- body prays for rain in the hot, dry summer, and when the springs around Lhasa dry up, the people have to fetch water from the River Kyitchu, the Govern- ment decreeing that every citi- zen must water the streets until the order li withdrawn. At (ince the whole town gets busy carrying water from the river, even the nobles taking a hand in pouring it on the streets - and on their neighbours. Streams of it flow from windows and roofs on to the heads of passers-by. Children have the time of their lives, and it is bad form to take offence if one gets wet through. While the water -fight goes on, the Oracle of Gadong, Tibet's rainmaker monk, is summoned to to Dalai Lama's garden, where the highest Government officers gather, the Grand Lama presid- ing. The rainmaker falls into a trance, his limbs convulse, he ut- ters strange groans. A monastic Official solemnly begs the Oracle to bring rain and save the har- vest, The rainmaker becomes' more ecstatic, a clerk takes down his message and hands it to the cabinet ministers. Finally the Oracle sinks unconscious to the ground and is carried out. Then everyone excitedly waits for the rain -and 'whether one believes in miracles or not, soon it always comes. Tibetans do not doubt that the Protecting Deity enters the medium's body while he is in a trance and hears and grants the people's prayers. Harrer, seeking a more scien- tific explanation, wondered if perhaps the intensive watering of the streets had caused evapora- tion, or if the monsoon rains had spilled over into the Tibet high- lands. The rainfall, measured by the British Legation's meteoro- logical station, averaged about 14 inches a year and fell mostly at this season. Harrer's colleague in- stalled a water gauge on the Ky- itehu and recorded the first rise in the river level on almost the same day every year. Had he followed the rainmaker's meth- ods he could have set up as a successful oracle! The book, translated by Rich- ard Graves, and vividly illustrat- ed, gives a clear picture of life in this strange•land up to the re- cent Chinese invasion, MY SCHOOL LESSON Barclay Yirarl'eu, 1L&, R.D. Jesus Strengthens .flis Pisciplea John 16;1 * 13 Memory , Selootion; Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. John 18:13, 1t was their last evening to- gether before the crucifixion,, The disciples were lonely be- cause Jesus said he was about to leave them. But he comforted them by assuring that he would send them another Comforter, that he might abide with 'them forever. He, the Spirit of truth, would testify of Jesus. Ile would convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. The Holy Spirit came in his fulness upon one hundred and twenty disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost, They were purified in heart and empowered to witness. They went out to tell of Jesus Christ who died for man's sins and rose again the third day. They urged their hearers to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Thousands heeded their exhor- tation. As they did, they experi- enced a transformation in their own lives. They received power. to become the sons of God. They in turn became witnesses and so the good news spread. God has not changed. He still gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. He is the Execu- tor of God's will, Jesus Christ purchased our redemption. The Holy Spirit makes it real to man, He reveals Christ. Let us not quench the spirit or grieve Him. Let the sinner obey His call, Let the believer follow His guidance, Only as our lives are directed by Him can we reach our full effectiveness in the advancement of God's kingdom. Does the Holly Spirit govern your life? He will only have this place of supremacy as we pre- sent our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. - MERRY MENAG-'ERI>r "Now, dear, for the first few months just concentrate on your sense of balance!" 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