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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-12-30, Page 7THURS., DEC. 30, 1937. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE Ti HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS HEALTH COOKING' CARE OF CHILDREN Boo That Matter h 4 Weekly Feature furnished by the Association o f Canadian Bookmen and the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association CANADA AND HER FOREIGN POLICY By Claris Edwin Silcox `Canada, The Pacific and- War: By William Strange: (Toronto: Tho- mas Nelson & Son). Price, $1.75. World C'iirreats and Canada's Course: Lecturesgiven at the Canadian In- stitute on Economics and Politics: (Toronto: Thomas Nelson & Son). Price, $1.50 (cloth); $1.00 (paper). It is only in recent years that Can- eda has become conscious of the ne- . ressity'of some kind of foreign policy %'rom the standpoint of population, we may not be a great power, but from the standpoint of the total volume of international trade we stand fifth al- though a large part of this is with the United Kingdom and the United States. Moreover, we have reached our age of 'majority', politically •speaking. We do not wish to continue longer as a mere minor tied to our Mother's foreign policy, nor to be ut- terly subservient to the foreign. policy -.of our colossal neighbour, the United States. How independent we can be is another matter! Often we take re- fuge in our self -assumed role as the link between the two great English- speaking peoples, but if we are to play that role aright, we must avoid the fate of many would-be mediators and refuse to put ourselves in a position 'where both the other parties regard ns as a nuisance. In our uncertainty, any books writ - len from a. distinctly Canadian point ..of view and primarily for a Canadian clientele which interpret the implica- tions of our relationships with other -countries or continentsare important and deserve a place in the libraries of gall thoughtful citizens of the Domin- ion. These books are remarkably few rand most volumes dealing with inter- national affairs barely mention Can- :ada, and few of them even go so far as to mention her "among those also 'present". Hence Canadians should 'be indebted to Thomas Nelson & Sons 'for publishing these two books, and lo the organizations which, officially. •or unofficially, sponsor then the 'C'anadian Institute of International Affairs and the National Council of 'the Young Men's Christian Associa- lion. William Strange, though a Cana- •dian, was born abroad and has lived 'for some time in the Par East. He is well-known in the Dominion as a literary critic and in the field of ra- •dio. Selected to prepare this book by the Canadian Institute of Internation- •el Affairs which, however, is not re- sponsible for the opinions of the .writ- ter, he has done an excellent piece of work in condensingthe vast back - .grounds of the Far Eastern question in a few chapters, against which he then proceeds to deal with what ail "that means tdday to Canada. Here, indeed, one may find the whole vexed •question of Chinese and Japanese lin- -Migration succinctly ,treated, esti- mates of the extent of Canadian in- -vestments in the Far East, summaries ..of. trade between. Japan and Canada, :and various alternative courses, which might be pursued in case Canada could choose. He reminds us also that •Canadian•political leaders played a ^significant part in dissuading the 'Sri - -tisk Cabinet from renewing the Ang 'lo -Japanese Alliance, and that:out of that decision came the Naval Limi- tations Treaty which has definitely prevented Great Britain from exert- ing; the influence in the Pacific wh ch it night otherwise have. had. We al- so reminded that a war on the Pad - 'fie would seriously involve Canada, • even though the defence of the British 'Cohmbia coast might perhaps be a- ^chieve;l, despite our limited resources, `because of the contour of, the coast rand the province. Mr. Strange finds that Japan's in- dustralization has been accompanied with alt unfortunate retention of an `'internal economy, "basically feudal",. end this makes her economic situation .quite distinctive. Also, he finds that -Japan produces frothing that cannot 'be secured elsewhere, and this 'ren- ders her peculiarly vulnerable; hint if `she acquires large tracts in China, this fundamental weakness may be scorreeted. "Where the fortunately placed nations seek markets for sur- ^plus production, Japan seeks thele in order to keep going at all".' Again, °"econ.omic needs Point to, the main- land, The army is in the saddle.The goal is China." What happens next ntav, Mr., "Strange says. "conceivably determine the whole course of world history". 'If we may be permitted to make a 'prophecy, we may see arise the ereat- eet empire the world has ever !mown: Japanwill probably organize China in 'spite of her resistance, then seek to conciliate her and bind her closely to i herself against all the encroachments, military or financial, of those white races that have (beamed time and . a- gain of "yellow perils". In supporting Japan, Germuiny and Italy have prob-, ably sealed the fate of European dominance in Asia. But we have only ourselves and the stupidity of the white peoples to thank for it. We taught Japan that in a world domin- ated by occidental civilization, the fi- nal arbiter was force, and Japan learned the lesson thoroughly. When Rabindrath Tagore, in a lecture at Tokio, urged Japan not to follow the Occident in the emulation. of force but rather to be true to the spiritual c;ilture of Asia, the Japanese news- papers reported that "Mr. Tagore's poetry is very beautiful, but it is the poetry of a. defeated race". Then, at Versailles, the Japanese put President Wilson's oracular morality at a dis- advantage by raising the "race -equal- ity" issue. President Wilson was treed; he could not possibly cavy the League of Nations so conditioned in the Southern States with its fear of Negro dominance nor in the West with its addiction to the "yellow -peril" scare. The Japanese diplomats were the real victors at Versailles and out- witted all their rivals. However, we shall learn to grant them full racial equality intime—but too late! "World Currents a n d Canada's Course" contains the most significant papers given last summer at the Con- ference at Lake Couehich'ing. The quality of these conferences has im- pressed all who have attended them, and those who heard Dr. Hans Sim- ons and Lord Eustace Percy know that the standard set in previous. years is being constantly raised. It is perhaps true that the various lec- tures have a certain lack of continu- ity, but it is something to have Lord Eustace Percy's great paper on "The Foreign Policy of the United King- dom" which, Dr. Hans Simons said, was the. finest exposition of British foreign policy whieh he had ever heard. A considerable section in 'this book isalso devoted to the Far East and Canada's stake in it, to European scene in 1937 (being the material pre- sented by that highly objective inter- preter, Dr. Simons) and to the ideol- ogy of Christian Pacifism by Rev. Leighton Richards. Dr. Richards is always stimulating, even when he fails to convince. A most valuable part of this report contains the ad- dresses made by Leon Mercier Gault, and others from Quebec on "The French Canadians, Their Past, and Their Aspirations". In bringing our fellow -Canadians of French racial ori- gin within the inner circle at Couchi- ehing, the committee has rendered a great service to the whole of Canada, and the French Canadians were wor- thily represented. Two valuable books which every thoughtful Canadian should master and own! Dr. Defoe, of Winnipeg, contributes the introduction to Mr. Strange's books, while Sir Robert Fal- coner, as President of the Canadian Institute on Economics and Politics furnishes the preface for the other volume. A New Year's Resolution Is it too late at this !'eleventh hour" of the first, day to make a New Year's resolution? There is one we can commend to all, old and young. Unlike most resolutions there is a good reason why it should date from January 1st. And even if you don't keep it for. more than a few months it will hale served much of its pur- pose. In short, if you are looking for a resolution, here is a real bargain. Let us resolve to be careful of our health, especially during the next three months. Between today and the end of March there will be more sick- ness and death in Canada than during any other .quarter of the year. At least this is what the record of past years leads us to, expect. It is an especially dangerous time for influ.- enza,, pneumonia and diseases of the heart. Trouble so often starts when a common cold is not given proper. care, Sand more serious complications follow. Sickness''' brings suffering death brings' sorrow, both beyond measure. But even if we fail to consider the hu; man values and think in terms of money alone, there is reason enough for resolving to take better case of ourselves and thoseabout us. The cost of sickness in Canada is over ti1,200,000,000 a year, or more than $50 for every person who is earning mon- ey. There are more than 100,000 Canadians sick on the average day, a- bout bout 50,000 of whomare in. hospitals..' Much of the sickness arises out of carelessness, let us resolve to avoid t. Tested Recipes Ice Cream Puff with Chocolate Sauce Split cream puffs its, two. Fill with vanilla ice cream. Replace tops. Serve with Chocolate, Butterscotch or Fruit Sauce. Cream Puffs Half cup butter One cup boiling water One cup bread flour Fofir eggs, unbeaten. Add butter to boiling water. When melted add flour all at onee. Stir over the heat until mixture leaves the sides of saucepan. Cool. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added. Chill. Place by small spoonfuls on buttered baking sheet or inmuffin tins. Bake in moderately hot oven (375 degrees F.). 40 to 45 minutes, or until free from beads of moisture. Chocolate Sauce 2 ounces (squares) unsweetened chocolates. 1 cup cold water 2 cups sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla. Melt chocolate in water. Add sug- ar and salt and stir until sugar is dis- solved. Cook 5 minutes. Add butter and vanilla. Serve hot. Meringues Glacees with Ice Cream Shape ice cream into ovals with tablespoons and place between two meringue shells. If desired, top with whipped cream. Use any flavour of ice creels to suit the colour ,scheme of the meal. Meringues Glacees 4 egg whites Half teaspoon vanilla cues fruit or fine granulated sugar. Beat egg whites until very stiff. Add two-thirds of sugar very gradu- ally, and continue beating until mix- ture will hold its shape. Add flavour- ing, then fold in remaining sugar. Shape with spoon or pastry bag and tubeon wet board covered with paper. Bake in a very slow oven (250 de- grees F.) about 50 minutes, Potato Recipes Potatoes A La Suisse Bake five potatoes and cut a slice lengthwise from each. Scoop out most of the inside and force through a pota- to ricer. Season with butter, salt, and pepper and add a small quantity of milk. Slip an egg into each potato case and force potato mixture through a pastry bag and tube around edge. Return to oven and bake until eggs are set. Arrange on serving dish and garnish with watercress. Deerfoot Potatoes Wash and pare potatoes of uniform size. Remove from each two portions, using an apple corer. Fill cavities thus made with sausages and insert rounds of potatoes to conceal saus- ages. Put in a pan and bake in a hot oven until potatoes are soft. Saratoga. Chips Wash and pare potatoes. Slice thin- ly hinly (using vegetable sheer) into a bowl of cold water. Let stand ttvo hours, changing water twice. Drain, plunge in a kettle of boiling water, and boil one minute. Drain again, and cover with cold water. Take from water and dry between towels. Fry in deep fat until light brown, keeping in mos. tion with a skimmer. Drain on brown paper, and sprinkle with salt. • Potato Fritters 2 cups hot rived potatoes 2 tablespoons cream 2 tablespoons wine 1 teaspoon salt Few gratings nutmeg Few grains cayenne eggs Y'ollcs 2 eggs Half cup flour. Adel, cream, wine, and seasonings to potatoes; 'then add eggs well beat- en, having howl containing mixture Ir pan of ice -water, and beat until cold. Add flour, and when well mixed, drop by spoonfuls in deep fat, fry until del. icatel.y browned„ and drain on brown Pager. THE MIDNIGHT HOUR As we stand at the threshold of the New Year and the closing of the old year, haw varied are our thoughts. Many of us wander over the past and our thoughts centre around a little group, or a larger one as it may be, in some church parlor or auditorium where some have gathered together to celebrate the' Watch Night Service. There as the midnight bells have peel- ed forth their chimes, we have look- ed over the past year and have asked God to "forgive our sins and to lead us and guide us in the year which lies before us." Jesus Christ has promised us a clean, fresh sheet to take the place of the smeared and blotted one of the past year. There it is before us pure and whitey without even a water mark on it. We look at the past and vow to our Maker that we will not recommit the sins of the past year. This, of course, can be only done with His help, for we, as Christians know that it is only Christ who can keep us pure, clean and ready for His service. As children and young people we make' more resolutions than we do as we grow older. As the year's creep on we realize how futile shave been our efforts along this line. In many cases we know that the resolution has not lasted any longer than Jan- uary First, but in_spite of that reso- lutions are a good thing, for it at least creates a Christmas thought. Let us therefore not break away from this habit. Let our supreme resolution at this time be that we may walk closer with God. Jesus Christ alone can help, us to keep that resolution. There is something very solemn about the midnight hour, something startling inthe ringing of the bells, the firing of guns, the shriek of the sirens, and the peel of the clarions. There is something beautiful in the thought of beginning again. The fol- lowing words carry their own res- sage. "Times change and men change with them, For still the new allures, Their purpose falters ever, No plan of theirs endures; Stranger Gods demand their worship, Strange creeds that come and go, Mctn's thoughts and men's opinions Are tides that ebb and flow. And though the hills shall melt, The mighty mountains prove, Though earth and heaven shall pass away, And suns unstable prove Though faithless stars shall cease to shine - And there is no more sea, Still changeless as the changeless God, The Word of God shall be." —"PEG{' A HEALTH :SERVICE. OF THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND LIFE INft/RANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA SLEEP In taking stock of personal assets and liabilities it is unusual to find sleep mentioned in the list. Yet sleep normally represents a quarter to a third of one's life and is very definitely an asset or at least it should be. How long should one sleep? An infant sleep,: anything up to eighteen hours out of twenty-four, this amount gradually tapering off until school age is reached. From five to twelve years of age the child should have eleven or twelve hours sleep and be- tween the ages of twelve and twenty never less than nine hours and pre- ferably ten. Sleep is one of nature's strongest allies in producing and maintaining normal health. Sleep should be re- garded and guarded as, one of nature's beneficient gifts to mankind. It is doubtful, however, if there is any asset which man treats more casually and sometimes more contemptuously than sleep. • The growing child fights against it. Many an adult boasts that he can get by with very little sleep. 'But the fact remains that we are all intended to enjoy a reasonable amount of sleep. Just what that amount ' is varies in adults but certainly anything less than six to seven hours sleep cannot be said to be adequate and eight hours is a Seasonable period for the average grown-up. To really enjoy sleep and get the most benefit from it certain essen tials are necessary. The bed, whether soft or hard, should be to one's liking; sufficient covering tobe waren but not too warn.; fresh air, not 'necessarily cold air, but air which isrenewed during the night through an open window; and above all if possible,'a trental at- titude which lets go. of the day's prob- lems and perplexities and approaches sleep with an. easy mind. A good book, an hour of music, a pleasant walk, these and many other diversions provide splendid preludes to restful sleeping. The art of sound, undisturbed sleep- ing may be cultivated and it is an as- set beyond price for human happi- ness. 54 Fish, 30,840 Pounds Fishing off one section of the Nova Scotia coast this summer sport fish- ermen landed 54 tuna with rod and line, and the fish weighed 30,840 pounds or, on the average, about 570 pounds. The figures come from the reports of the federal fisheries in- spector for the district. In another district 60 tuna were landed by ang- lers. And in another 181 with a total weight of almost 50,000 pounds. In some other Atlantic districts, too, the tuna anglers had their share of sport. Tuna, of course, are also taken com- mercially. This year's commercial catch —tuna fishing is over for the year—was. about 897,000 pounds, as shown by unrevised reports made to the Dominion Department of Fisheries by officers on its staff in Nova Scotia. All of Canada's commercial catch of tuna is taken in Nova Scotia waters. Hints To The Housekeeper It has been claimed that apiece of lemon peel put into the dish pan will soften the water, remove all traces of the smelh of fish, onions, and so on, and put a fine gloss on china, If there is it coal oil stove in the home a small bag of fine sand should be kept handy. Then if an explos- ion or fire should occur the sand thrown over the flames will 'extin- guish them quickly. To remove inflammation from the eyes, boil together for three minutes 1 teaspoon of boracic acid and one pint of water.' Cool and apply with a soft, sterile cloth. • The white: of an egg will make a rough skin white and soft. Rub a lit- tle into the skin at bedtime and wash off in the morning. In damp weather when salt, is diffi- cult to use in a shaker, add a tea- spoonful of corn -starch to each cup- ful of salt and mix thoroughly. This will make the salt run freely. A good way to whiten bread or neat boards whichhave become discoloured is to rub them' with lemon rinds turn. - ed inside out. Then wash with clean warns. water. They will be quite white when: dry. A farmer's son, just home from college, seemed to take pride in using college slang, and at breakfast table called out: 'Mother, chase the caw down this way." Mother was equal to the occasion, and remarked' to her husband, "Give the poor calf some silk. Don't you hear• him bawling' for it." THIS MODEST CORNER IS DEDICATED TO THE POETS Here They Will Sing You Their "Songs Sometimes Gay, Sometimes Sad—Rut Always Helpful and Inspiring. DEATH OF THE OLD YEAR Full knee-deep lies the winter snow, And the winter winds are wearily sighing; Toll ye the church bell sad and slow, And tread softly and speak low, For the Old Year lies. a -dying. Old year you must not die; You came to us so readily, You lived with us so steadily, Old Year, you shall not die. He lieth still; he doth not move; He will not see the dawn of day. He hath no other life above. He gave me' a friend, and a. true, true love,' And the New Year will take 'em away. Old Year, you must not go; So long as you have been with us, Such joy as you have seen with us, Old Year, you shall not go. He froth'd his bumpers to the brim; A jollier year we shall not see. But tho' his eyes are waxing dim, And tho' hisfoes speak ill of him, He was a friend to me. Old Year, you shall not die; We did so laugh and cry with you, I've half a mind to die with you, OId Year, if you must die. He was full of joke and jest, But all his merry quips are o'er. To see him die, across the. waste His son and heir doth ride post-haste But he'll be dead before. Everyone for his own. The night is atony and cold, my friend, And the New Year blithe and bold, my friend, Comes up to, take his own. How hard he breathes! over the snow I heard just now the crowing cock. The shadows flicker to and fro; The cricket chirps: the light burns low; 'Tis nearly twelve o'clock. Shake hands before you die. Old Year, we'll dearly rue for you; What is it we can do for you? Speak out before you die. His face is growing sharp and thin Alack! our friend is gone. Close up his eyes; tie up his chin; Step front the corpse, and let him in That standeth there alone. And waiteth at the door. ' There's a new foot on the floor my friend, There's a new foot on the floor my friend. A new face at the door. —Lord Tennyson. RESOLUTIONS I am going to try to live each day, each hour, With all the force and all the loving power Which the Creator gave me to apply. I am going to try. I am going to: strive to live along life's way, To sing, to laugh, to work, to play and pray, To let all envy and all malice die. I am going to try. I am going to try to feel the life in me Is but a trust, which in my custody Must be accounted for to One on high. I am going to try. —Exchange. THE NEW YEAR What dare we ask of this New Year? What dare it pledge for giving? Will, it abolish gnawing fear Front daily life and living? Will war -clouds in the brooding skies Beyond our ken go drifting, And nations view with eager eyes The sombre' shadows lifting? What shall we give to this New Year? Our full co-operation ,' In spreading friendliness and cheer,: And teaching toleration. By many diverse paths we move To end the wor'ld's despairing. Let 1938.proi'e Our goal we all are sharing! Let usdemand of this New Year That power and greed be halted; That human rights in every sphere Bo honoured and exalted. On 1938's scroll, In letters bold and splendid, Let us true brotherhood extol That war and want be ended. a•` —Ira Grindley Jackson, too Ir, EARTH -CHIME A new year dawns! And forth we go to meet it With song upon our lips And in our hearts great thankfulness. The year that's past Has brought us many lessons we have learned, And given us a vision glorious To see beyond the mist of earth -born fears , Into this new year let us go with courage, .Fearlessness—and hope to charm the way That brings us to our daily bread. Let strength fail not and love be bene- diction. May gratitude peal forth: "We thank Thee God." Let Him who walked the way of,Gali•. lee Pattern our ways. To victory He rose. May we rise, too. And as on Him the dove of peace came down, See it descend upon the hearts of men. We ask Thee ,Father, as the Master asked, and as He bade us do. "We thank Thee, God." —Fancy Free. A NEW YEAR'S WISH God bless the work that lies before your hand! God's blessings be on all that you have done! For what is fame or gift or treasure grand, If His approving smile we have not wont God strengthen you when crosses come to stay, When shadows close around your heart and home! God guide your soul when light seems far away, When all the world's tossed waves are white with foam! God dower you with kind, consoling words For wounded hearts, with gloom and anguish filled— Soft soothing words to sing like hap- py birds With voice prophetic till the storm is stilled! In body and in soul, God keep yon strong To toil for Him and never fail through fear! This is my wish, the burden of my song— God bless you in the dawning of the year! —Exchange. A MESSAGE FOR THE YEAR Dear Master for this coming year Just one request I bring, I do not pray for happiness Or any earthly thing. I do not ask to understand The way Thou leadest me, But this I ask, Teach me to do The thing that pleaseth Thee. I want to know Thy guiding voice, To walk with Thee each day, Dear Master, make me swift to head And. ready to obey. And thus the year I now begin A happy year will be, If 1 ant seeking just to do The thing that pleaseth Thee. —Contributed. NEW YEAR ADAGES • A cup is full enough just. short of the brim. The mount of vision means an up- ward climb. Better lose your labor than your time in idleness. Does your birthday mark years on- ly, or years plus deeds? You may be the biggest stumbling' block in your own path. Wealth adds to the wisdom of the wise and to the folly of fools. The person wise looks for the silver lining seldom sees the, dark cloud. No matter what happens, there is always some one who knew it would.. If you don't know what you want others will sell you what you don't want. The kindliness you radiate is the only kindliness you retain. Wishes won't win while work will when wedded with wisdom. Every dog has his day—but not; every dog knows that he's having it. Good temper is like a sunny dayg it sheds brightness upon everything.