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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1926-06-03, Page 2-77777 THE JAPANESE 13Y T. A. RIP VAN WRINKLE K'UCHIKL All the boys and girls who WC read this story have heard what wonderful country japan is. Shut urs by themselves for nearly two thou- sand years, it is not strange that the Jnpallese should have a legend so nearly like our' own queer story of Rip Van Winkle? Yet it is so, and the boys and girls often gather round mother or nurse and beg to hear about the Urashima Taro. Taro, or first son, was born with a passion for fishing. When but a little lad he would wander far from home to enjoy his favorite pastime alone, yet he rarely returned with even a small fish; so at least he was nick -named Tsui Do-ra-ku, or the "patient fish- erman." One day when Taro was about.' twenty years old, he gathered together his fishing -poles and rambled toward the sea. At last he found a solitary spot -a fine sandy beach, with onelow rock,' which served him for a seat. A long time he remained, holding his pole in his hands, sometimes catling on the god of fishermen to send him luck, but oftener letting his line float unheeded upon the sea, while he watched the little waves break upon the shore. At last he sang this poem: "Ah! ' I am happy while I gaze on the tide, For it tells me my life also is changing." As Taro concluded his song the waves seemed stirred, so he busied himself with his line. "For," thought he, "I am about to receive the reward of my persever- ance." But, in another moment, a large turtle thrust his head far out of the water, and, blinking at him in a friendly way, cried, in a thin voice: "Urashipna Taro, would you view the palace under the sea where the foot of man has never trod?" Taro was astonished to hear a tur- tle speak, but he was very curious, naturally, so he answers( I He found himself in a vast hall, rt with pillars of gold and silver uphold- ing the crystal roof. The floor was fine white sand. Here and there were pools of clearest water, out of which sprang masses of lovely flowers, not one of which Taro had even seen before. Away in front of him the view w open to him, and a sweet sound, of tiny golden bells; was ever in ears. He afterwards learned ,It w the sea breaking in the distance. Suddenly he was 'surrounded by group of lovely maidens, who, wi eloquent gestures, sought to make h welcome. Then the most beautiful them all, the daughter of the kin advanced, and in a' sweet voice, sal "Inhabitant of the dull upper wort let me congratulate you upon'yo entrance into your ocean -home; -m times' has our faithful servant, t turtle, tried, to persuade one of yo race to come and view the wonders the watery -kingdoms, but men a faint-hearted, and all lacked the cou age. Let me conduct you to the king Taro was charmed with this maid and willingly agreed; so they passe through the hall until they reach another pearly door, which also open ed of its own accord. Then Taro saw a throne of gol adorned with pearl, and upon it s a venerable man, clad from head to foot in garments made of fish -scale which glittered and glanced wit every motion of the wearer, Oto -hl -me (sweet -voiced princess) for such was her name, glided for ward and prostrated herself befor "Father, at last one conies from th great world above us; make hint wel come for my sake." 1 Taro then advanced, and kneeling knocked his forehead nine time against the sandy floor. j "Rise, young man!" cried the king j in hearty tones; "my daughter's wet 1 come is enough; yet I will add min to it." "Indeed, I should, hut how may 1 return -nay, how shall I go? It is true that I am a good swimmer, yet C cannot reach the ocean's depths. 1 "Give yourself no anxiety about it," 3ried the turtle. "It is but a small natter. Jump on by back, hold firmly ny neck, and trust to me for safety." So Taro left his outer garment and is large sun -hat with the fishing -I ackle, all on the flat rock. "For," thought he, "I shall soon eturn." Then, mounting the turtle and otos-1 ng his eyes, he announced himself lc .lady. ! "One, two, three!" cried hie guide,! t end, with a dash and a splash, they 1ev Reappeared under the water. in an instant Taro heard the turtle fes peak to him, id "We are here at last; dismount now ee tnd let me give you further direc- ions." i m Taro did so, and wondered to see ar hat his clothing was not even damp; I of hen he looked about him. ilo He was in the midst of a vast field 1 f many -colored flowers; and, as the a reeve passed over,' each nodding clue-) er bent its head and exhaled a most ho elightful perfume. 1 to But the .turtle grew impatient. "I must begone!" he cried. "When an ou wish to return, come to this spot fli ed call for me. I shall hear. But B ret take this crystal ball, which will th lways roll before you, and you will e guided to the palace of our king, rider the sea," pa Left alone, Taro dropped the ball da e'ntly at his feet. It moved slowly long and, much wondering, he fol - >wed it all through the flowery :me- ow to. the borders of a mighty forest. ,ut a broad path had been crit, and oking through the trees, Taro saw. glittering dome, which `he knew at_I nee was the palace. He journeyed on, and as he drew�l1 earer, was fascinated by the ever hanging colors of this strange build- b 1g. Soon he saw a little door of 0 earl, and as the crystal ball rolled t gainst it,:it opened. of as L. ati his as a FLYING VISIT th 1 Baron Byngp•a sur 7ri4 paid1 ss visit bo the little sc7rool at Quaiieuni Beach .• m 'd'uring itis recenitstity'on Vancouver Island, but time teacher, Mise M, R. Sin - of cher, showed not the slightest eonfusi'oir, as• evidenced by her senile. ud' she reached the limits of her father's r kingdom, turned to Taro; and placing any the box in his hand, said earnestly:' "Take this box with you; never lose he • sight of it; and, above all, do not open of it! Then, calling the turtle, she bade re her husband a last farewell, and amid ,-, her tears, watched him disappear en from sight. d, Soon Taro found himself on his ne- ed tive shores again. Ilelooked around, , recognizing the old landmarks. But 1 what means the city which stretches d its huge length before hien, like a me- at on the face of the waters? all "Am I dreaming?" cried he, "But s ; come; I will further examine this h, mystery!" 1 In a - short time he, trod again the I streets, but was jostled on every side by passing strangers. At last, tired of seeking in the throng for a familiar face, he inquir- • e ed the way to his old home, but no one knew. Then he said: "But do you know Taro?" Alas! the reply was the same. At last an old men said; "It is true that one remains bearing the name, but he is weak with years," ' Being directed, to the house, Taro, nothing doubting, calked outside. e "Hail, my honorable father, and e you, also, my mother!' At the sound of his voice the slid- e ing-door was pushed aside, and two aged people appeared. But they look- sI ed on Taro with astonishment. "You are wrong, young sir, We have no child." "But," cried he, "I am Urashima Taro; nicknamed the `patient fisher- ' man,' and I have just returned from a journey." "It is tree," said the old man, "that, Then he cal:ed for his attendant and ordered a great banquet to- b served, at which Taro was placed on his left hand, in the seat of honor; Time fails to tell of the Strang dishes which composed the feast. Enough that Taro was delighted with each one placed before him, The hours passed in pleasant con- verse, and often Taro caught the fair Oto -hi -me viewing him with looks of undisguised admiration; and, indeed, he was a handsome, manly youth, and different from those about him. When their repast was ended, the ing had persuaded him to spend a ew days in their midst. Time passed; he beautiful sea -maid was his guide erywhere, and each moment un - Wed something new and strange, for othing was hidden from the king's aughter. At length the king sent r• Taro, and thus spoke: "Young man, you have become to e as my own son. Tarry with me, rd I will bestow upon you the hand' the `sweet -voiced princess,' who also ves you most tenderly." Taro cast his eyes upon the girl, nd replied: "If it is your royal will thus to hor unworthy Urashima, he is con- nt." So he took Oto -hi -me for his wife, d the days sped merri:y by. Time's ght was unnoticed and uncared for. ut after awhile Taro found his oughts turning toward his o:d home. He began to long for the sight of his rents and little brother. In vain he ied to banish these feelings. Day by! y they grew stronger, until even Oto-hf-me noticed his troubled face,' At last she said: • "My husband, you think to conceal rom me the workings of your heart,. but your secret sorrow is wee known o me. Promise to return, and 1 will rave permission for you to visit your one." Eagerly was the promise given, arid efore long Taro was ready to depart. to -hi -me alone accompanied him to he verge of the see. She carried a mall hoe, securely fastened, end as • s REG'LAR FELLERS -By Gene Byrnes. DIpdA HEAD WHAT 11-1E lUACl-1ER - SAID WHEN = Fla-Eb • -SHE PEN IN HER A 4401,MR? SHE SAID t WP.S A \ o_.. suniPlra: two centurieh ago, one :ived bearing that name, who is also our ancestor; but, alas! his ,was a .sad, story. The I good young man was fishing one day, and, not returning at the usual hour, search was made for him. On a fiat rock by the sea, his hat, outer gar- ment and fishing -poles were found-" "Yes, yes!" interrupted his hearer -"just where I left them." The old man looked at him angrily. Is it thus you venerate old age, to play upon us the trick that you are Urashima Taro? Why you.' are a young man!'- Begone from my door, and be sure that the gods will pun ish your folly!" Poor Taro was more bewildered than ever and walked on again, in- quiring this time' of each passer-by: "Do you know, Urashima Taro -he who was named the `patient fisher- man'?" But the answer of one and all was: "He died two hundred years ago. Why you must be a countryman, not to know his history!" Night approached, and the young man felt tired; so, seeing a rude hut near by, be crept into.it,. and making a pillow of the box -which he had carefully preserved -he lay down and fell asleep. Waking at daybreak, he began again to muse on his melancholy situation and wondered to liiniself whether it were not' best to return at once and forever to Oto -hi -me, and amid fair scenes, to forget his lost home. Suddenly the demon of curiosity tor- mented hien. What did the box con- tain? Ile drew it from beneath his. head, turning it over and looked at it from every side..But it told him nothing. It was but a piece of polish- . JACK MINER HAS SOME GOOD NEWS And Tells it in For the last ten or twelve years we have had a few families of what we call "Rusty Geese coming here to our sanctuary every Spring. The breasts and sides of these geese all seem to be dyed with iron rust right up to the water line. For a time I thought pos- sibly there might be a little strain of some other variety of goose mixed in. I have called different naturalists' attention to this. but all seemed quite puzzled, Finally W. E. Saunders of London, Ontario, and Dr. Sloane of Leamington, Ontario, both advanced the theory that these rusty geese win- ter in some iron -rust -stained river or lake In the southern States, and. I am compelled to believe this, as there -are Ito rusty geese ever seen here in the fall. But the last few weeks, I have been most interested in three families of geese that came here almost water. logged with black oil. It may seem strange to the reader, but it is a fact, if geese came here wounded al do trou- ble, they are the first ones to come to the Poul nearest our home. Possibly this Is because there is more privacy there for tbeee On a recent Saturday, I noticed a family of seven in the north pond that rvere iu an 110101 drabbled condition, and, behold you, on Sunday morning they were right by our dining room window and in the most -pitiful condi- tion hinds could possibly be in. They - IF 1. ONEY HAb ` alE TIM T. COULD MAKE A BETTER AUTOMOBILE 'te -SHAT ON ACCOUNT OF' Y'M GO ivitCRA4ICALI es se sal .aes,...aesse -a His Own Way. could not swim on the water. They 11 could only plunge through It, for their feathers were all corroded in bunches 1 with this dirty black 011, To be sure, they got out of the water as soon as possible and, after eating a Meal off the corn cobs, they all stood in line on the sunny side of the bank and started ( preening and preening their feathers, , hardly going into the --water once an hour. There they ware, fairly picking �their breasts to pieces. Even the old gander could be seen off his guard, picking and preening. Really, as I pet my eight power glasses on them, they seemed to be eating or drinking the oil as they picked it car With their beaks and one of the most cheerful reports I have to make to the bird lovers of America is that on Thursday, April the first, there were three inches of snow and ft was very cold and blustery, but in spite of this cold, unseasonable weather, those seven geese were all clean and out in I society again and if I died not know it 1 would never know there had been anything wrong with dram, Now to any person knowing where 1 these geese inigbt be' getting their i iron rust from, I am suns all th•e north- ern bird lovers would be glad to have I it reported. As to the grease, we all know there are many places in the south this might come, from but tin leseeimmemesenisirrainosseisismume asyLe,Ss ;As 1,, - AUCTION RI D GE New Series 'byWYNNE FERGUSGN+ GS/ma r Of d4ET�JZQfO7! Ort SL4C1107d dill A royal birth commands ft vvarld's " attention. Princesses of theefirst ran t are rare in. these republican $,ay°s. B3•i- tain, Flelgiuue, Holland, Denmark; Nor- way, Sweden, Ihaly and Spain alone i Europe retain and respect their kingly households. • `•.• So the birth of a daughter to the Duko and Duchess of York has been not only a national and Imperial, but rase, in many respects, a' world event. For even inrepublics people are in- terested in Royalty, Mid our own Royal Family is popular everywhere. '' Aa the "mew arrival" is third in suc- cession to the throne of -Britain, she is a particularly dmportant young lady, although that doesn't worry her yeti An Empire's Anxiety. 01.9r TImpire was keenly interested in the arrival of Princess Mary's first son, Here's still another example. Suppose and even the United States was drawn as dealer you hold the following hand; - into our•.national anxiety as daps :and Hearts -A, 10, 9, 7, 2 'weeks passed after the date of Clubs -none, peoted" birth. Princess Juliana of Hol' Diamonds -A, AQ, J! 7 , K, Q, 4 land was also a late arrival, and the Spades -A, Dutch relief was sogreat 'that 'h With this hand, first bid one spade and they if overbid, show the heart bid. Then if forgave her for not being the much-' you' have another chance, bid diamonds. 'desired "Myndeeer," With a hand as strong as this one, it is The feellug of our Royal house Is almost a certainty that' you can go strongly against unnecessary publicity game in the suit that best matches up .,andr with your partner's, so you should try p eperations for rejoicings, de - to find that suit.. monstrations, and so on,' which na- •The following hands were given as rurally bring about widespread anxie- problems in: the preceding article. There ty. "Afterwards" there ie ample time is no score, you are the dealer and have for national and personal congratula- bid one no-trump. Second, hand has time, for presents and revels, passed, your partner has bid two s ades THE. KING'S GRAND- ' DAUGHTER Our Latest Princess, the, Duke_of York's Little Daughter,. Is Already a Queen of Hearts. e Copyright 1925 by Moyle, Jr. ARTICLE No. 34 The has been more or less discussion for the 4-4-4-1 type of hand plays fat ' as to the type of hand that justifies a better ata suit bid, and you should try bid of a four card suit. About the weak- to find the best bid for the'combined est four card suit that should be bid hands, out any outside strength is four to the: Here's another example. Suppose ace king,queen or any foist honor$, Some your partner bids' one no-trump, second. writers advocate a bid' with only fele hand passes and you hold the following; to the ace king, butwith such a holding hand: the.hand should also contain at least a Hearts -9, 8, 4, 3 king in an outside suit. For example, as Clubs =A, Q, J, 7 dealer, bid one club with each of the Diamonds -A, 9, 4, 2 following, Spades -10 Hearts_- 7; 6, 2 ' With this hand you should bid two Clubs A,' K, Q, 7.. clubs, This type of hand' is hopeless as Diamonds- 8, 4, 3, 2 a no=trump proposition scary for a suit Spades - 9, 2 bid, and in doing so, try to find the suit Hearts - TC, 7, 2 bid that is the best for the combined Clubs -A, K, 4, 2 hands. Diamonds -8, 3, 2 Spades- J, 10, 2 Hearts -8 3, , 2 10 Diamonds-- 3, 2 Spades -9, 4; 3 but pass with the following: Hearts- 7, 6 2 Clubs -A, K 'l, 2 Diamonds'- 8, 4, 3, 2 Spades...- Q, 2 In other- words, don't bid four card suits without at least half a trick (a guarded king) on the side. The four card suit bids are also interesting as second round or take-out bids. For ex- ample, the dealer bid one spade on the following hand: Hearts - K, Q, 9, 2 Clubs -7, 6 Diamonds -10, 8, 4 Spades -A, Q, 10, 2 - Second hand passed and the dealer's partner bid one trump on the following hand. Hearts - A, 8, 7, 6 Clubs -J, 4 Diamonds - A, If, 9, 3, 2 Spades -9, 3 His opponents passed and opened clubs, running off five club tricks before he got the lead- If the dealer had bid two hearts, has other four card suit, he would have made game. Such hands are semi -two suiters and frequently work outbet•@erat the suitbid than atno- and fourth hand has passed. What Theis were,, however, some formal6 would you now bid? ` - ties which 'Heid to be observed' in ac. cordanoe with the etiquette of the FIand'No. 1 Privy Council, and the Ding's 1011ysi- Hearts - Q, 7, 2 clang and surgeons• had to i s consulted Clubs -A IC 7 3 Diamonds• -k, 6 by the Duchess's, own doctor. But all Spades -10, 9, 4, 2 close precedents are at least 150 years old, and the atmosp'h.ere of the Court - Hand No. 2 today is very different. As such family. Hearts -Q, 10,6, 3 cris,es', the Hanovrian monarchs had , Clubs -A, J,5, 2 an unhappy g Diamonds - , Q, 7 p1 Y ltnack of making things Spades -Q, 4 uncomfortable. Dissensions, separa- ttone, and scenes were common, and Hand No. 3 everyone, was very miserable indeed. Hearts -J, 10,4,2 The Royal Clubs -K, J, 7 "Nanny." Diamonds -A, IC, Q,. A Royal birth se near the Crown is trump. Spades=7, 6 a strange event to this generation. Another point 10 consider in the bid- With Hand No' 1; you' should pass. The King'e own eldest son was born ding of four card suits occurs when You have fine help for the spade bid when heehimseli was grandson to the holding the 4-4-4-1 or 5-4-4 type of dis- and it offers a better chance for game reigning monarch, neem Victoria be- tribution.For example,suppose as deal- than the no-tramp.WitliI•landho.2, Q or you hold the following hand: the writer would bid two eo trump. It ing still alive. •hearts -A, IC, J, 4 is.a close hand but the no-trump offers A very important person on this o0- Clubs -4 a slightly better chance for game than aaslon was Miss C. J. 13111, the Royal Diamonds -A, Q, 10, 6 the spades. With hand No. 3 the two "nanny." Spades IC, 9, 4, 3 no-trump bid is obligatory. With only To be iuiowu affectionately by the and bidone diamond. Second hand two small, spades a game in that suit as passes and your partner bids one no- unlikely and yet the hand is strong Royal 11002117 as "Calla" is the trump. You should then bid two hearts enough to try for game in no-trump. Proud distinction of Miss Bill, or Mrs. whole Ro Bill -all rho Royal housekeepers are Hearts -10, 6, 5 Clubs -9, 2 Diamonds Q, 10, 7 Spades -10, 9, 8, 5, 2 Answer to,Problem No. 17 called "Mrs." whether they are mar - Hearts -K, 7 Tied or not -who for many years had Clubs -G, 5, 4 charge of the Royal nurseries at Buck. Diamonds -9, 8, 6,2 Spades -A, K, Q, 4 Ingham Palace and Sandringham. Hearts -1, 8, 3 'Mrs. B111, who is a quiet little woman Y : Clubs-A,'IC, Q, 10, 8, 3 with a sweet smile and a certain firm - B : Diamonds -5, nese with children, was recently pro - Z Spades -J,6 nested housekeeper at Buckingham 2 Palace. But that appointment has not prevented her helping' the Duchess of York, in her preparations for the, ar- rival of cher daughter, Mrs. Bill has ' There is no score, rubber game. Z been 031 the scene at each arrival in dealt, bid one heart, A and Y passed, the Royal Family for more than thirty and. 13 bid two clubs. Z bit! two hearts re- maining 1 tacks years,. •and all passed. A opened the nine of H he When the Prince clubs and B won the first two tricks discards t d Was Young. with the king and queen. He then led good. If he discards one or more Nobody trusts this- little woman the ace of clubs which Z trumped with. diamonds, o' d more than the Queen hes so1f, Like the nine of hearts and A over trumped Z use score her Royal mistress, Nlrs. Blit believes with the ten. A now led the six of m hygiene aid simplicity. The layette hearts. How can'Z so play the hand vqueeze that 3s the forcing of the new baby, therefore while very that he will make the balance of the hand discard d e y tricks against any defense? Z should beautiful, is extremely simple. Mrs. Bill could tell marry amusing ed wood, bound by; silken cord. Why "Alasl my children, I am Urashima .stories of the Prince of Wales and his not open it? Taro,whose all is one and.ivho can brothers, if she would. . Whoa a -the At last he could not take his eyes] do nothing but'clasp his hands and nursery of Buclting' Palace w•as from it. Before he knew.it, his fingers say, 'Great Buddha, save mel' " filled with childaen, it lyse "La'la" who' were busy with the cord. It was un So at once they summoned every- kept order and manliere, Iter fastened. He slowt drew off she lid I Royal charges adored h' Y passer by, and to each one Taro spoke her, buC they and glanced in. 1 the same words,' and soon the whole knew better than to tip to torte ad - taught "Nothing at all!" cried he, greatly city knew of the circumstance: vantage oiler fondness, for them: disappointed. 1 A little at a time, as he was able, Mrs. Bill has watched her former But an almost .invisible vapor was, Taro told his, history. His wants were charges grow up and marry with all arising from it, and, as it enveloped all provided for, but he did not live the affection of a,mother. From the Taro, his hair was frosted, his teeth dropped out one by one, his skin be- came like parchment, and all at once he felt the burden of extreme age. The day crept on, and the workmen engaged near by thought they heard a sound of prayer proceeding from the hut. :A Hearts -A, Q, 9, 4 Clubs -3, Diamonds -A, K, J, 4 Spades -7, 3 win this trick with the king of hearts in dummyand then lead out his three heart tricks. On these .tric A is forced to make two discards iscar s two spades,dummy's spades are oo Z's diamonds are good. No matter wat he does,Y nn game. It is a 'flee example of the ' of, one an to "squeeze," winning cars. many days. }1e died, begging to be tens when he was a little fellinv of buried with his father and mother, tour e1Le ahways •alected great things and to this day his grave may be seen of the Prince of Wales, between whop in the Province of illiazu. and herself there is a warm bond of affection. Private. The Cork Harvest. Enterings, they saw a man, bowed` there. rggiant-"Halt! You can't go in London is the hub of elle cork worl,l together by years, beseeching Buddha, Private -"Why not?" and takes the greater part or the vain- "Ie cheering part is to know they can get -ono. it off. -Canadian Forest and Outdoors ther?' re is a pious old man!" riled "Because it's the colonel's taut" able bark harvests of ,Spain and Porta- "How came you here, good fa- "Then what have they got 'Private' gal, the two countries whose sot] and over the door for?" climate especially favor elle growth of the cork -oak. Tho industry is'strict]y supervised. No tree, for instance is allowed to be "barked'' "until it is at least ldiu. in ch, cunlferenee. On an average, it lakes a tree twenty years t0 reach 1.1101 Piz,. Later "backings" follow al: nl ry als of from eight to ten years, and the • quality of etre cork improver, cacti limo, A tree that has been expertly treated may yield a serviceable bark until it is a hundred years obd ani l thus liars had its overcoat removed eight or nine. times in that 115110d. The first bark removed virgin cork. -is of too coarse ,a quality to lee used for anything but tanning aur-. poses. :The second crop 'it; bef.ter-- good, enough for stuffing lifeboats, and 'so en, where smoothness 01 Iexture and castle -14.y are not essential, For bottle corks the highest grade bark is used Cork arrives here in 'big slabs that have been boiled and pressed flat, A serum to immunize individuals against lockjaw which is considered` promising, has been .developed at the `Pasteur Institute in Paris, S 10084M eNome ABOUT ANAUTOMOBILE EXCEPT I DONT UNNASTAN WHAT MAKES 'EtMa eo VS1111-IOUT TM A MECHANICAL- OENiUSa.IBACHEg SAID SOI 1 7 AT CADUll 398_75i. A Genius Has a Tough Life BLABBERMOUTH CAM' PLA! BALL 1'JITIl US THIS eaORNlaG. CAUSE I -E UNNASTANS SO rAupg AsoUT ' MACHINERY -141G MO'il•lER KEPT 'IM 140ME YO WATCH •THi •moi=•�-• , Leh^ etiyit C ,right, 1926, by The Heli s,,•.. 2',t. 2n-2 11e5