HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1913-04-11, Page 3NOTES AND COMMENTS
In a little book by Woods Hutoh-
ineoll on "Exercise and Health"
there is the following passage:
•"The 'business,' so to speak, of ex-,
er'ois+e for the brain worker or in-
door man or woman is to pump the
blood through the tired brain and
little -used muscles, wash out their
fatigue poisons, burn up clean the
wastes of the food necessary to sup-
ply working power, and get rid of
all these through the lungs, the
Akin and the kidneys," The author
goes on to say that the only place
to get rid of the waste poisons is
in the open air and that the "sweat
of thy brow" is literally the price
of life as well as of bread.
This is excellent doctrine, but
much depends upon its application.
For a brain worker may attempt
far too much in the way of physical
exercise whether he takes it in a
gymnasium or in the open. In-
spired by the preaching of exercise,
'which has become so popular, weak
men often go beyond their strength
and lose more than they gain. This
has been demonstrated over and
over, and the reason for the failure
to get the desired results is easily
explained. Given a small reserve
of strength, what is needed above
all things is rest, the complete re-
laxation of mind and body. And if
office work is supplemented with a
drain on the physical resources the
change of occupation does not give
rest but does increase the deple-
tion. Though the exercise will
serve as a- beneficial substitute if
the time can be found for it, rush-
ing work to double the demand on
one's strength by what is in reality
another kind of work is poor policy.
It will lead to men's running them-
selves dawn when they imagine that
they are building themselves up.
In all cases, however, fresh air is
good medicine, while for a restorer
nothing is equal to sauna sleep pro-
perly induced., It 'd'eserves all: the
eulogies it has received froth the
poets, and it is certain that it is not
to be obtained by becoming too
tired through exercise, physical or
mental.
'A dispatch from London indicates
that the centenary of the top -hat
will be observed with fitting solem-
nity this year in that centre of
fashion. The high hat was invented
about half a century before 1813,,
but it wasn't native in London, and
it made its way rather slowly for
obvious reasons. The outstanding
reason was the bag -wig, which
served so excellently as a base for
the cocked hat of romance but on
which a silk hat would have found a
decidedly pregerious resting place.
However ceremonial and stiff the
silk tile may look to us to -day, we
oughtn't to forget that it came in
with ' democracy and remains its
proper emblem, for the high hat- is
the lineal descendant of the round
hat that dominated the French rev-
olution. Moreover, the ;high hat
marked the final step in man's
achievement of true modernity, for
with it he assumed the tubular form
from top to toe, a form he seems
destined to keep for centuries to
come,
Women Nov Smoke Cigars.
Englishwomen are developing the
smoking habit more than ever. Of
course they do not as a rule get be-
yond cigarettes, but recently a pe-
tit bland of cigars has been put on
the market. It is something like
the thin cigarettes which one buys
on the continent for a. couple of
centimes, except that the flavor and
strength are more akin to the Egyp-
tian cigarette. It is a leaf covered
cigarette, with sufficient pungency
to make the fair smokers think they
are doing something daring in light-
ing what looks like, a cigar.
Be good, but also be good for
something. '
Political conditions can generally
The bettered by less politics.
When things won't come your
Way, you haven't the right kind of
bit.
In foal or foal at foot, having Distemper or Influenza, or any
other form of Contagious Disease, may with absolute safety
to Mare and Foal be given
SPL hN'S LIQUID DISTEMPER CURE
It also is the very beet'Remedyy to prevent mares slipping foals,
and should be given to all Mares, Colts, Stallions and all
others in bran or oats or on the tongue, Titan you will have,
very little trouble with sickness of any kind among your
htorees.
SPOHN MEDICAL CO.,
Chemists and Baoto`lologists, Coshon, Ind., U. S. A.
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U YYYIp999 L pldq 111999 may be su000saful.
While there are two burlesque theatres
in Toronto, some comment has been caused
by the fact that the campaign for clean-
ing up the theatres, which found its chief
inspiration in Rev. R. 13. St. Clair's reve-
lations and charges, has been almost en-
tirely directed against the Star.
A Newspaper Censor.
Since the appointment of Wm. Banks,
Sen., to the position of censor there have,
however, been few complaints. Mr.
Banks is a newspaper man of many years'
standing, a prominent member of the
Globe staff and foremost in various frater-
nal and social organizations. He is a
WHAT IS BEING MOSTLY DISCUSSED AT
THE PRESENT TIME.
Rev. John Coburn at the Star -Theatre
Plays are Censored -World's Big-
gest Cross -Toronto Growing.
When Rev, John Coburn donned whis-
kers and heavy dark blue speotaoles and canny Scot of quick perception and shrewd
bought a seat for the "gods' at the Starudgment,, with a will to back up his opine
theatre the other; afternoon . he made a eons. so when he says somothung has. to
hit with.the young ".'sports" who frequent he cut out, it is cut out. And that's the
the burlesque houses. Even if lie had end
come to spy on the performance, they- ad-
mired his originality and the manner in
which he carried out, his plan,
The show was entitled "Dante's Daugh-
ters," though in reality it was a made -
over performance of the "Darling's of
Paris," which got so much notoriety
through the exposures of Rev. R. B. Bt.
Clair. Mr. Coburn was aware of this fact
and decided to see the first performance.
So he donned his disguise and headed for
the gods. His blue glasses were so opaque
he could hardly see, and he had difficulty
tendantsuputhhimt stairs.
8the backhe seatre rev and
wondered why the box office had sold a
ticket to a blind man, as he seemed to
be. Then they got suspicious. They knew
what "Dante's Daughters" really was and
were on the look -out for clergymen epics
like Mr. St. Clair, who visited the pro-
duction last year. They examined their
blind man closely, discovered his disguise
and tried to eject him. But he stood his
ground, and they had to leave him for the
whole performance. As stated, the crowd
admired his ingeniousness and pluck.
It is possible the end of the Star theatre
is in sight, though it is too soon yet to
prophecy. An amalgamation of what they
call the "wheels," that is the management
of the circuits, sending out burlesque per-
formances, has resulted in the Star thea.
tre, Toronto, being "frozen out," and after
the present season it will no longer be
able to got attractions of any kind from
its present source. The proprietor is try-
ing to organize a wheel of his own to
Solves the
Breakfast
Problem
A bowl of crisp, sweet
5
makes a most delicious
meal.
These crinkly bits of
toasted white corn, ready
to serve direct from pack-
age, are a temping break-
fast when 'served with
cream or Milk, or fruit.
The Toas ties flavour is
a pleasant surprise at first;
then a happy, healthful
habit.
"The Memory Lingers'
Canadian Posture Cereal Co., Ltd.
Windsor, Ontario. '
of
In his work he ie assistod..bv two other
newspaper men, who devote 'Monday af-
ternoons and several evenings a week to
visiting the various theatres and seeing
that eeorytbiug is on the level.
Much of the censer's work does not ap-
pear on the enrface. For example, it. is
said that he virtually prohibited the ap-
pearance here this season of Gertrude Hoff-
man, a famous dancer, who reduces wear-
ing apparel to a minnimum. The story
is that Its put his foot down and said if
she put on her not here he would put her
in jail. Anyway she hasn't some yet.
Mr. O'Keefe's l[loess.
Mr. Eugene O'Keefe, who, at the time of
writing, is stricken with a serious illness,
is one of the prominent citizens of To-
ronto, and possibly the foremost Roman
Catholic layman in the Province. St.
Augustine Seminary, which is now rearing
its walls on its splendid site on Searboro
Bluffe. about ten miles east from the cor-
ner of Icing and Yongo streets, will stand
as n monument to his public spirit and
affection for his churns. IIis gift to the
project in 1910 of $150;000 made the enter-
prise possible., and he has subsequently
made satbatential additione. This ie by
no means the total of his generosity to
Mother Church, as he bas for years been
a generous contributor in all departments.
On one occasion he presented a church,
namely St, Monica's, valued at some SA -
000. to the Roman Catholic Epiecopal Cor-
poration.
Chamberlain to the Pope.
In recognition of his services and char-
acter
haracter he was in 1909 appointed Chamber-
lain to his holiness the Pope.
Mr. O'Keefe is now a very old man, bp.
trig 86 years of age, but until his recent
illness he retained unusual activity. In
financial circles he is prominent, being
President of the Home Bank, but it ie the
business of brewing that hoe furnished,
Mian with his life work and hoe been the
source of his wealth, Originally a -bank
clerk, he organized in 1861 the Victoria
Brewing Co., afterwards merged in the
present company. Though born in Cork
County, Ireland, he has lived in Toronto
since `ho was seven years old.
Biggest Cross in the World.
St. Augustine Seminary is to furnish a
training institution • for the Catholic
Church. It is to be surmounted by a huge
cross, 16 feet high, with a cross piece of
9 feet. This cross will be 500 feet above
the level of Lake Ontario, as compared to•
the 328 feet elevation of the weather vane
on St. James' Cathedral staple. The
cross is to be illuminated with eighty
strong electric lights and will, no doubt,
be impressive. It is said that it will be
the largest illuminated cross in the world,
In connection with the lighting of this
cross there may be an interesting con-
troversy. It is said that the present plans
of the Church are to light it only on oer-
tain occasions. governed by the. Church
celebrations, But there ,win,, no doubt, be
.a demand, on the part of sailors on Lake
Ontario to have it lighted continuously,
as it will be the most powerful beacon on
the lake. If this is to be done, the Mauch
will ask the Government• to pry for the
maintenance. And ono can ace the posti-
bilityof religious controversy which will
arise if the Government pays for the light-
ing of a cross for the Roman Catholic
Church. It is so easy for this country to
drop into religious controversies.
The Seminary is to be open in August
next, with lice. De. Kidd, who was I ee-
retary Ito the late Archbishop McEvoy, in
charge as President. Dr. •Kidd is an On-
tario product, a native of Adjala town-
ship,
dollars. There will also be a new $300,000
theatre, the new Dominion Bank building
and other important structures.
Hon. W. T. Whlto,
Toronto people, regardless of party
lwlties, are following the ]?inane Minis-
ter's career with the keenest interest. Icon.
W T, White is a real native son, and he
lies been smashing whiskered axioms, so
why shouldn't they be takin an interest
in ]aim? lie has proved for one thing that
to be a Ministerial sliccoes does not imply
€c previous training as a professional poll -
Malan. And that is a good thing for
the country to know. As Finance Minister
lzo has not been revolutionary. And To.
route thinks that outside blr. Borden he
la the strongest man in the Cabinet.
Signs of the Strain.
Iiia friends note with some anxiety that
his ]lair le turning grey and that the fur-
rows on his brow are deepening. Can-
a loads up her Cabinet Ministers with a
endous amount of detail and at the
'tine time demands scrupulous exactitude
li the despatch of each trivial item of
business. And the position of Minister of
Finance is probably the most outstanding
illustration of these things in the
country. _
Toronto Still Booming Along.
Toronto's growth shows no sign of slaek-
euing off. Building permits for the -mouth
of March totalled practically $2,000.000, as
o mparod to $1.500,000 in March, 191e, The
number -,wall 732, as against 614. April
will be another record, mentis. They will
'include the new Royal Bank building at
the north-e.t:at corner of Icing and Y•onge
Wireetcost inc]tround lfigurea! aieco
olgmillion
'LEATHER BEING INVENTED.
German • Substitute Is Fungus
Growth on Gelatine.
One of the latest German patents
protects a method of preparing a
substance which it is asserted can
be "used as a substitute for leather.
This "all leather" substance is
prepared 'from a special mildew or
fungus grown on gelatine or a simi-
lar substance. Various kinds of
fungi can be grown by- planting
their spores on the gelatine surface
and then keeping the surface wet.
Some of the growths are colorless,
;ethers have red, brown, gray or
even bluish tints, and all the lighter
shades seem. capable of taking dye.
The leather produced up to now
tris been thin, very soft and rather
nieak. -
`The inventors are, however, now
working to get a stronger material
.by the addition of white of egg or
glue, by means of which it is hoped
that several thin layers of the new
product may be tanned together
and that there will be no limit to
the thickness of the new material.
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SPLIT 40 CORDS
AT ACE OF. 85
Thankful to the Medicine That
Gave Hinl :ability' For
the Task.
A VERY INTERESTING CASE.
Few men of eighty-five years of age can
bd , ✓troch else • but poor health and
g strength. Aad iUah was 'the' con-
dition of Mr. Benj. Marsh, who is known
to every soul in the neighborhood of his
home' at Lime Lake, Ont.
"Quite unsolicited," writes Mr. Marsh,
"I wish to say how I have been bothered
for years with stomach trouble. I tried
everything I could think of without bene-
fit. I was terribly afflicted with swelling
and, gas, and had much distress between
meals. I tried everything I could think
of,' bat without benefit. Then I was re-
commended Nerviline. My, but Nerviline
did me a power of good -made a new man
of me, so that within the last three weeks
I have been able to split about forty cords
of• stove wood. I will always stick to Ner-
viline and will. always recommend it, and
would like to meet anyone and convince
them if in doubt as to what Nervilino has
done for me."
For sour stomach, nausea, belching of
ails, cramps and sudden sickness at night,
nothing is more helpful in the home, no•
thing saves so much pain and distress as
Nerviline. Large family size bottles, 60c.;
small eizo, 25c., at all storekeepers and
deugtiste or The Catarrhozoue Co., Buf-
falo. N. Y.
Lucky.
Hobo -"I've eaten nothing but
snow, balls for three days."
Lady -"You poor man ! What
would you have done had it been
summer time?"
Caller --Is your mistress in? Par-
lormaid (whose mistress is a well-
known suffragette) -Yes, she's iu
for two months again.
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On the Cob or Shelled. Imp. Learning,
or White Cap Y. Dent $1.35 per bushel.
Longfellow $1,50; Compton's $1,60.
Freight paid in Ontario on 10 bushels
or.more. Bas free. Write for catalogue.
CEO. KITH & SONS, Toronto,
Seed merchants ,;ince 1866
Li
ass_£ij Wearing
L VES
If you • are looking for a pair of
gloves that are as tough as a Mexican
Snake Whip and that will give you
full satisfaction or 'a new pair free
cask your dealer for
.B4&. Pi '+to Shell Gloves
These are the 'best wearing gloves
ever turned out from a factory. Send
for interesting story "The Pinto's
Shell"
EEs3B SON: BAY UNIT'FKNG CO.
t saaada's Expert Glove had Mitt Makers,
a , MONTREAL,
•
R MAKING SOAP,
SOFTENING WATER,
REMOVING PAI NII",
DISINFECTING SINKS.
CLOSETS, D RAI NS, ETC.
SOLD EVERYWHERE
REFUSE SUBSTITUTES
PRINCE MAY VISIT BERLIN.
His German Is Less Serviceable
Than His French.
The Prince of Wales's present
visit to Germany is to be the first
of two visits, the second to take
place during the long vacation,
when it is probable that he will visit
Berlin as well as Mecklenburg-Stre-
litz. The Prince's German is fairly
serviceable, but it is less so than
his French.
This is natural enough, for de-
spite his ancestry the Queen has ne-
ver carried his German education
very far, the reason probably be-
ing that her German governess
proved antipathetic, while her
French lectrioe, Mme. Bricka, be-
came an intimate friend and is still
the most frequent guest at the small
private dinners at the palace, when
the conversation is carried on in
French,
The King's French, as is well
known, is not very good, nor is his
German remarkable. It is under-
stood that King George determined
that the Prince of Wales, when his
time came, should be trained in
languages so that he could follow
King Edward in the round of Euro-
pean visits.
9•
Opportunities always shrink with
old age.
. Beauty is only skin deep, especi-
ally if a girl hasn't any money.
Mr. Baggy -If a cullud man was
to call yr ' a liah, salt, tit 1•,at would
}o' dot Mr. Slauk-What size cul-
: ud man, sah 2
THEN
DOMINION SCILT ,dATIES
CORP0,, , 'MON arz.mirrn4
ESTABLISHED 1901
HEan OFFICE: 26 KING ST. EAST, TORONTO
MONTREAL LONDON, E.C., ENG.
CAPITAL PAID UP, $1,000,000 RESERVE FUND, $500,000
Our Quarterly Lint Just published cet'n'faino com-
plete particulars of these Investments
GOVERNMENT BONDS AND MUNICIPAL'
DEBENTURES
Amount Security Income Yield
$ 50,000 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO about 4
30,000 CITY OF OTTAWA, ONT. Ods%
10,000 CITY OF VANCOUVER, BC 4g%
100,000 CITY OF VICTORIA, B.0 44% to 5%
200,000 CITY OF ST. BONIFACE, MAN. 5 %
50,000 CITY OF BRANDON. MAN 5 %
15,000 CITY OF FORT WILLIAM, ONT 5 %
9,849 TOWNSHIP OF YORK, ONT. 5 0>0
7,000 TOWN OF WELLAND, ONT. ....... 5 %
17,000 DISTRICT OF OAK BAY, B C 5 %
50,000 MUNICIPALITY OF COLDSTREAM, B.0 5 %
15,000 CITY OF NANAIMO, E.C.
18,000 CITY OF REVELSTOKE, B.0
15,000 CITY OF NELSON, B.C.
15,000 TOWN OF CASTOR, ALTA
27,822 TOWN OF YORKTON, SASK
534%
51Vo
5)4%
6 %
6 %
CORPORATION AND INDUSTRIAL ISSUES
Amount Security Income Yield
CANADIAN NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
(Equipment Bonds) ... Ar Market
$30,000 TORONTO &- YORK RADIAL RAILWAY COY.
(First Mortgage 5's Guaranteed by Toronto Railway Co.) 5 %
25,000 ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF
ONTARIO, LIMITED (First Mortgage 5's) 5%%
10,003 DOMINION STEEL CORPORATION, LIMITED
c- (5% Debentures) 594%
25,000 P. BURNS & COMPANY, LIMITED (Packers, Ranchers
and Provisioners, Calgary, Alia.) (First Mortgage 6's
due let April, 1924) 5.%%
25,000 (First and Refunding Mortgage 6's due 1st January,
1931) 5.91%
22,000 WESTERN CANADA FLOUR MILLS COMPANY,
LIMITED (First Mortgage 6's due 1st March, 1928). 5.60%
$25,000 (First and Refunding Mortgage 6's due 1st September,
1931) 5.91%
25,000 WILLIAM DAVIES CCMPANY, LIMITED (First
Mortgage 6's) 5.78%
25,000 SAWYER-MASSEY COMPANY, LIMITED (First
Mortgage 6's) 5.90%
25.000 DUNLOP TIRE &- RUBBER GOODS COMPANY,
LIMITED (First Mortgage 6's) 6 %
25,000 GORDON, IRONS!DE 6- FARES COMPANY,
LIMITED (Wholesale Packers, Ranchers and Pro,
visioners, Winnipeg (First Mortgage 6's)..... 6 %
25,000 J. H. ASHDOWN HARDWARE COMPANY,
LIMITED (First Mortgage 5's) • 6 Ifo
25,000 THE HARRIS ABATTOIK COMPANY, LIMITED
(Firsi Mortgage 6's) 6 %
CriNADIANGOVELMENTMUNiCIPA19
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