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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-05-26, Page 7TrRURS., MAY 24, 1938. THE CLINTON NEVUS -RECORD' PAGE 7 M. HOUSEHOLD. ECONOMICS HEALTH COOKING CARE OF CHILDREN Making Canada A Better Place In Which to Live LETTER NO. 3 ',Deo Sir,- May I say 'that .I like the way worm press association is tackling its ,:,job in striking out to get some dom- :itrant- and construotive' note relating to - the activities of your fellows of "theweekly press. Their influence, `would think, is the most powerful in- fluence in this country and so could 'hea great factor for good or evil. I :think they are nearer to their con- stituents than anyone else, except possibly the physician and the clergy =Man, but they have the advantage over these two of speaking regularly sand at some length to all their people. I think that if on the spur of the moment I had to urge some program upon the weekly editors I would urge that they use all their influence to 'incite in the people of their comrnun- `itles a real sense of citizenship. It `seems to me that. Canadians. prob 'ably like people of other countries, -have not developed this sense in the felI. By this sense of citizenship I -mean 'a consciousness of the privil- •eges -we enjoy as members of a de emocracy with a full appreciation of 'the responsibilities which those priv- ileges entail. 1 mean also a local patriotism of an `intense and pure character but second in intensity to a national patriotism. •I think Canada by, reason of geo- ::graphical circumstances, with bar -1 "•niers such as the thin strip between -Quebec and the Maritimes, the waste dividing Ontario from the Prairies sand the towering mountains between 'the Prairies and British Columbia -might be more vulnerable than more 'compactly arranged and densely set-! 'fled countries to the development of sectionalism and frankly I don't see 'how this country is ever going to get anywhere unless cohesion is devei- 'oped to a greater extent than bas. prevailed in the past except in times -of national emergency. I readily see that this prescription 'of urine is not an easy one—even if in your view a good one—to advocate "through a press which nmst be acute- ly "location -conscious", But I really 'do not see that there should be any 'teal conflict between the two patriot - 'isms, local and national. I' 'firmly believe that the proper interest .in local problems can be expanded into a constructive interest in national 'problems. • With the improvement in commun. '!cations, with the linking up of the . country by fast air services, with 'lvadio, and with better and more con Observations on Hardy Chrysanthenulms. Hardy chrysanthemums deserve a place in every home garden: They can be relied upon to produce a wealth of bloom during. autumn after most garden flowers have been destroyed by early frosts. Their cultural re- quirements are very simple, plenty of sunshine, . an ample supply of plant food, division of plants each spring and perhaps most important of ,all, good drainage. •The chrysanthemum is a sun -loving plant; given a good supply of soil moisture it will thrive in the hottest, location. Excellent blooms can be secured from plants set in coarse 'sandy soil, provided' are supplied with liberal quantities of plant food, A generous dressing of well -rotted barnyard manure thoroughly incorp- orated with the soil before planting time will do much to ensure the suc- cess of the chrysanthemum bed, With most varieties, far the best results are secured by starting with individual cuttings. each spring, By April; the old plants have usually sent out a number of new shoots at the base of which a few small roots have developed, These new shoots may be cut off and set out in their permanent positions about 18 inches apart, making sure that the soil is Pressed firmly about them. Plants from these cuttings produce much better flowers than do the old crowns which may well be discarded. Many excellent varieties of early blooming chrysanthemums are now available. The Massee type which can be had in yellow, pink, cream and bronke colours, is exceedingly vigor- ous and free flowering. This type is very desirable for massing in large beds. Sanctity is an early blooming white with dwarf free floweringhab- it, well 'adapted for use as an edging to borders. Kingcup is a deep yellow !of taller growth which blooms over a long period. Bronze Early Buttercup is of very vigorous constitution and produces fine blooms but they do not last well when cut. On the other hand, the Iarge pink flowers of Rayonante con- , tinue to open. for many days after they are brought into the house. Mrs. Cartwright is also excellent for cut- , ting. : A. E. Cooper is a fine terra - :cotta which blooms early. The flower heads are greatly improved by dis- budding. The new Korean Hybrids are very hardy and free flowering. They are 'now available in a wide range of col - 'ours, heights and blooming season. Hebe, Vulcan and. Orion are silvery pink, carmine red' and canary yellow, 'respectively. All of the above varieties have been found quite hardy at the Sumnnerland Experimental Station, They may be left in the garden over winter with- out peotection provided they - are planted in a well -drained location. Chrysanthemums withstand quite low temperaturesbut are apt to die, off in poorly aerated, wet soil plete newsservices available to your press I think many influences are at for a successful year. ' work to promote this better sense of ' "national citizenship. I do appreciate the compliment ini- 'pled by your writing me in this con- ':nection and I extend to you and your Imperial Oil Limited. eassoefation my heartiest best wishes Toronto. . Yours truly, FRANK PRENDERGAST, Assistant to the President, LARGEST, FASTEST SHIPS tO via St. Lawrence Seaway Find your sea -legs before you reach the sea 'on one of Canadian Pacific's staunch ships ::.. the largest, fastest liners sailing the "39% Less Ocean" route—to Europe. A' great fleet to choose from speedy Empresses, stately Duchesses and even lower-cost Mont ships. 'Frequent sailings from Montreal and Quebec to British and Continental ports. 'Cabin, 'Tourist and Third Class, 'Low cost, •all -expense tours, if you wish: .Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, May.October. Tull information from your own travel agent or E. •A. THIOMPSOA; Steamship General Agent, 'Canadian Pacific Building, Toronto ',Always -ears,y Cmmadi n Pacific reavellara' Cbequea c sed i.'r » nerd Jt,ar" MOTHERS— A Measuring Rod 'My Mother is a measuring rod, Put in my hands, by hands of God, For me to measure all things by, If this or that . is not as high as Mother, • Then I pass it by. My Mother is my measuring rod, Put in my hands by hands of God." Will each Mother who is reading this article just take a :few minutes in solitude and quietly and earnestly consider this verse? At the same time aslc God to help you to honestly an- swer the question, "Am I living the life that 2 would want my son or daughter, to follow? Ani I leading them in such a way that we will stand an unbroken family in the Heavenly realm? In this age there seem to be so mach to conflict with the life of a Christian. There are so many quest- ionable amusements, principle among them being card playing, dancing, at- tending, theatres and movies and re- pulsive as it is, we must include drinking. 'When we as Christians first began to do these things there was a quest- ion in our minds as to whether they were right or wrong, but as time went on our consciences were stilled and we now see no harm in them. The story 15 told of a prisoner who was awaiting the final scene in 'his Earthly life for the crime of murder. One day the guard handed him a photo of his mother. The prisoner threw it back at the guard with the bitter words "send that back to my mother, she taught nee to play cards and that is the cause of my being here today," We will agree that that case is the exception, but apart from the right or wrong of these different amuse- ments there is the fact that if we used the time, and interest spent in these things, in the work of the Lord, we would not today be recalling missionaries from our different mis- sion fields. We cannot engage in that sort of thing and keep our consciences atune with our Saviour. A beautiful thought was expressed in a message recently, when the speaker changed the word Faith into the sentence, "Forsaking all I take Him." We must forsake either Jesus or the world. • Those of you who are Mothers know the _privilege it is to have sons and daughters growing up around you. God's measuring rod lengthens out as you do His will, but it shortens as you take your' standard from the world. Jesus Christ is the only rule of your life, and if you follow Him your children will see His measure in your life and will respect and honor you in years to come. To live avert from the world is not easy. We need strength to do it and that strength can only come by prayer. Mothers! What kind of a measur- ing rod are you for those with whom the Lord has entrusted you? BE STR,ONG ! Be strong! We alto not here to play, to. dream, to drift, We have hard work to do and loads to lift, Shun not the struggle, face it, tis God's gift. Be strong! Say not the clays are evil. Who is to blame? • And fold the hands and acquiesce - 0 shame! Stand up, s eak out, pand brave! in Y, God's name, Be strong! It matters not how deep mntrenehed the wrong, How hard the battle goes, the day how long, Paint not, fight on! Tomorrow comes the song" —PEG. New Canadian Stamps :Issued June 15th Four new, stamps for ordinary post- age, one new airmail stamp and one new special delivery stamp will be issued by the Canadian government June 15th, it is announced. A ten -cent stamp with a picture of the memorial chamber in the Peace Tower .at Ottawa; a 20 -cent stamp with a regllca of Fort Garry gate, Winnipeg; a 50 -cent. stamp of the entrance to Vanicouver harbor, a $1 stamp of the Chateau de Ramezay, Montreal, are the projeeted issues for ordinary neail issues. A six -cent air mail stamp with a view of the Mackenzie River, N.W.T„ and a 20 -cent special delivery issue with the Canadian coat of arms will complete the issue, Philatelists already , are evincing keen interest en the •issues. A TRIBUTE TO A QUEEN Tuesday marked another anniver- sary of 'the birth of Queen Victoria The important part she played in building the British Empire is re- vealed, by evealed,by the fact her birthday con- tinues -to be kept by a declared holi- day. This is unlike other sovereigns whose birth ceases to be observed by their death, The continuation of this commemoration was started by. King Edward's request to hold a public holiday in her name rather than his own. He wanted :the name of his mother, -perhaps greatest of English Queen's, to live. Since then succeed- ing sovereigns have not interferred with the date. Besides having the longest complete reign in history, Queen Victoria's time was emphasized by the achievements in Empire growth. Little did Eng- land realize, when this girl of 18 as- cended to the throne, the Union. Jack would fly over so much territory three-quarters of a century later. Under her rule the British Empire en- joyed njoyed a long era of uninterrupted. prosperity. peace and contentment. The sixty-four years, from 1837 to 1901, .were only disturbed by three major conflicts, the Crimean and South Africanwars and the rebellion in India. So much was accomplished in her time that it became known as the Victorian, era. People here have a close feeling towards this era because one of its main events was the Con- federation of Canada. A11 these not- iceable features of a truly great reign have been stressed recently by moving pictures relating to Queen Victoria's life. Then the keeping of May 24th. as a holiday associates the present with the past. And long may it continue to be observed for it is a rightful commemoration to a great Queen. —Listowel Standard. Fishermen Campers Should Read This At this season of the year the thoughts of fishermen, campers and others are turning towards the buc- olic and sylvan pleasures of the great outdoors. Probably nowhere in the world are facilities for such enjoy - meet better for the average person than in Canada. Almost literally speaking, however, "there is a fly in the ointment" in fact, too many flies, blackflies and mosquitoes. These "winged demons of the forest", as one of the early Jesuit Fathers refer- red to them, occur in great numbers, especially in spring and early' sum- mer, in many otherwise attractive lo- cations. Fortunately there are certain simple precautionary measures that may be taken, which will do 'much to miti- gate ,the discomfort and annoyance caused by these insects, These meas- ures are discussed in a phamphlet, prepared by direction of the Dominion Entomologist, entitled "Methods of Protection from Mosquitoes, Black- flies and Shuffle'. Pests in the forest" and available on application to the Publicity and Extension branch, De- partment of Agriculture, Ottawa, Proper camping sites should be chos- en away from marshes, swamps and stagnant pools, preferably where there: are, no dense woods or under- brush which would serve as a shelt- er for the insects and break the wind. Fly -proof tents should be used,, and one pair of the popular brands of pyrethrum fly spray and a suitable atomizer should be 'kept on hand to destroy insects that may find their way into the tents or other quarters. It is also advisable to include a fine - mesh bobbinet headnet in the list of equipment, and old kid gloves, if these are available. Suitable clothes should be worn, bearing in mind that mos- quitoes will bite ' through one thick- ness of ordinary clothing.. • Various protective mixtures are of great value in warding off attack, when applied to exposed parts of the skin. The following :formulae have . been used wilh satisfaction by many persons: 11) Ail of citronella, 3' ounces; spirits of camphor, 1 ounce; oil of tai,' l oz.; oil of pennyroyal, y/ ounce; and cast- or oil 5 ounces. (2) Oil of citronella, 2 ounces; castor. oil, 2 ounces; oil of pennyroyal, l/a ounces' (3) Oil of lav- ender, 1 ounce; alcohol, 1 ounce; cast- or oil, 1 ounce. (4) Concentrated pyrethrum extract, 1 ounce; oil of thyme, 1 ounce; castor oil, 2 omces. Among the remedies for relieving insect_ bites, household ammonia, tinc- ture of iodine, borated Vaseline, glyc- erin, and' alcohol are widely used. In many cases, irritation passes away when ordinary toilet soap is moisten- ed and gently rubbed over the punc- ture. GOES UP AT 93 Clan:field, England—With the may- or of Southampton, Mrs. Ann Budd, on her '93rd birthday, took her first ride in an airplane and declared it was the most thrilling day of her life 3W� tH�H� N Tested Recipes Ilam and Celery Custard 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup ham,finely chopped 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , Salt and 'pepper Beat eggs. Add hot milk, celery, ham and seasonings. 'Pour into buttered baking dish or individual moulds. Place in pan of hot water and bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F.) until custard is firm. Cream of Mushroom Soup . ee lb. mushrooms 1 slice onion, half inch thick 2 cups water 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 21/ cups milk Salt and pepper Wash mushrooms, peel and cut caps into pieces. Place skins and stalks cut in pieces with onion in saucepan. Cover with water. Simmer 20 min- utes. Strain. Melt butter. Add mush- room caps. Cook gently until brown, blend in flour. Add milk and liquid strained from stalks (approximately 1/ cups) and seasonings. Stir and cook until smooth and thickened. Mock Hollandaise Sauce 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablesppons flour 1 cup milk Salt and pepper 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon lemon juice Melt ' 2 tablespoons of the butter. !;lend in flour. Acid milk gradually and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Pour: some of hot mixture over beaten egg yolk. Add to sauce. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and remaining table- spoon butter. Serve with vegetables or fish. Butterscotch Spanish Cream lye tablespoons granulated Gelatine '4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons butter re cup brown sugar ' 3 egg yolks teaspoon salt 2% cups hot milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg whites Soak gelatine in eold water. Melt butter, add sugar, and cook together until a rich brown colour. Add egg yolks, salt and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until 'mixture coats the spoon. Dissolve gelatine in hot mix- ture. C'ooi and add flavouring. When mixture begins to thicken, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Turn into. moulds and chill. SMILE! Smile, and the world smiles with you, "I{nock" and you go alone; For the cheerful grin Will let you. in Where the kicker is never known. Growl and the e way looks dreary, Laugh, and the path is bright, For the welcome senile Brings sunshine, while A frown shuts out the light. Sing, and the world's harmonious, Grumble, and things go wrong, Yet all the time You are out of rhyme, With the busy, bustling throng Kick, and there's trouble brewing, Whistle, and life is gay And the world's in tune Like a day in June,< And sorrow will melt away. Gift of Canadian Maple Sugar to H.1'1 the Queen When Their Majesties' King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the Canadian; Pavilion after formally opening the- British Empire E*hibi- tion at Glasgow on May 3, they were' particularly attracted bythe display of maple sugar and maple syrup in the section of the Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture, and Her Maj- esty graciously, accepted a gift of maple sugar, The maple sugar and maple syrup on display was supplied by four well known producers in the Province of TIIIS MODEST CORNER IS DEDICATED TO TIME POETS Here They Will Sing You Their Songs -Sometimes Gay, Sometimes Sad—But Always Helpful and Inspiring. OUTCAST During .a lull in the Stygian flames A group of shades were exchanging names, And telling of places they had been, With bits of gossip and tales of sin. A Ionely shade who was standing by Approached to speak; but without reply Each wrapped himself in his ghost- ly shawl— Murderers, robbers and blackguards all With a whispered word and averted stare Vanished, and left him, standing there! "Who was he?" I asked, as they turned and fled. "He poisoned his neighbor's dog," they said. —H. S. G IFIKNEWYOU AND YOU KNEW ME If I knew you and you lcnew me, 'Tis seldom we would disagree; But never leaving yet clasped hands, Both often fail to understand That each intends to do what's right And treat each other "Honor Bright" How little to complain there'd be If I knew you and you inew mel Whene'er We ship you by mistake, Or in your bill some error make, From irritation you'd be free, If I knew you and you knew me. Or when the checks don't come on time, And customers send us nary a line, We'd wait without anxiety If I knew you and you knew mel Or when some goods you do "fire backs," Or enake a "kicic" on this or that, We'd take it in good part you see, If I knew you and you knew me, With customers some thousand strong Occasionally things go wrong— Sometimes our fault sometimes theirs, Forebearance would decrease all cares; Kind friend, how pleasant things would be If I knew you and you knew me! Then let no doubting thoughts abide Of firm good faith on either side; Confidence to each other give, While living ourselves, "let others live;" But at any time you come this way, That you will call we hope and pray; Then face to face we each shall see, And I'll know you and you'll know me. THE STARTING POINT If you want to be happy, begin where you ase. Don't wait for some rapture that's future and far, • Begin to be joyous, begin to be glad, And soon you'll forget that you ever were sad. If you want to be happy, begin where you are. Your windows to sunlight and sweet- ness unbar; If dark seems the day, light a candle of cheer, Till its steady flame brightens each 'heart that comes near. If you want to be happy, begin where you are. Tune up daily discords, till out of their jar New harmony rises, rejoicing and sweet, And onward, in music, go over yowl feet, If you want to be happy, begin where you are. God sets in each sky Heaven's joy - bringing star, Live bravely beneath it, through cloud and toward light, And under its radiance your path shall be bright. Pricilla Leonard. Quebec, from which province last year about 90 per cent of the total Canadian output of maple sugar and maple syrup was produced in. 1937. Part of the display is in half pound pieces in the shape of maple leaves. The display is decorated, with colour- ed maple leaves, which were especially selected in the woods last fall. HOUSES Houses are interesting! There is something about a new house Appeals to your mind; It is so trine and snug, as though td say: "Behold my virtues! Within my walls, all is fresh inno•- eence; I am undefiled! Neither muddied floors nor scratched woodwork Mar my integrity. I am history unwritten. All modern invention Aids my sophistry." There is something about an old house Appealsto your heart. It is so careless of its beauties, se wise; It has lived! It has a gracious hospitality, A marred benevolence. Its ancient creaks have many tales to tell of those who tended it In its growing. All knowledge and understanding, belief and love Makes its simplicity! Houses are interesting! E. I,. Rome, BULL CALF I cannot sell the little .bull, His mother loves him well, She looks at him with eyes that say More than words can tell. ! I cannot load him in a truck l And send hien far away, And listen to his mother's grief All through the night and day. I I know that he will grow so strong He'll break the fences down, ' And gambol in the garden, And be a clumsy clown. And get out on the highway And shout with all his might, And challenge every other bull To come and have a fight. • But now he rests in meadow grass, Warne and sleepy-eyed, Full of milk and glad to be Near his mother's side. His coat is soft as wispy clouds, His breath is sweet and good, He looks a little like a fawn That strayed in from the wood. —Judy Van Der Veer. IT TAKES SO LITTLE TO MAKE US GLAD It takes so little to make us sad, Just a slighting word or a doubting sneer, Just a scornful smile on some lips held dear;. And our footsteps lag, though the goal seemed near; . And we lose the courage and hope. we had— . So little it takes to matte us sad. It takes so little to make us glad, Just a cheering clasp of a friendly hand, Just a worcl from one who can under- stand, And we finish the task we long had planned, And we lose the doubt and the fear we had, So little it takes to make us glad. —From Virginia News Letter. SWEET IS CONTENT Sweet are the thoughts that savorof content The quiet mind is richer than a crown; Sweet are, the nights in careless slumbr spent; The poor estate scorns fortune's angry frown; Such sweet content, such minds, such sleep, such bliss, • B'eg'gars enjoy, when princes oft da mice. The homely house that harbors quiet rest; The cottage that affords no pride or care; The mean that 'grees with country music best; The sweet consort of mirth and music's fare; Obscured life sets down a type of bliss; A mind content both crown and king dom is, Robert Greensi