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Zurich Herald, 1938-03-10, Page 2Tea or every Taste 403 by Walter Wood CHAPTER XII The Operator Enjoys a Private Rehearsal Even the pleasure of goading his friend and colleague, Mr. Waite, to a condition of madness palled on Mr. Filler, and after a wretched attempt to lure hien into a controversy as to the merits of the barmaid of the name of Susan compared with the charms of another young laxly called Priscilla,. he choked Mr. Waite off, as he termed it, and sought solace in a pipe and his own reflections. "An hour and a half before I'm off duty," mused the young man, glanc- ing at the clock. "Ninety minutes — noughts nought, six noughts nought, six nine's fifty-four—live thousand four hundred seconds—beastly long time when it's put that way. Once Iet me be off, and by thunder I'll work this ease up and solve the riddle. I'll stun old Cotton—stupid ass, what does he know about fathoming mysteries, why should he sneak off as he did, after all the trouble I took to please him? Positively, I read his wishes, and sent them across the wire with a slickness tha was beyond all praise. Then he goes off hiding his scurvy intentions like a miser guarding his gold—by the way, that isn't half bad —down it goes." Mr. Filler produced from his breast pocket a small memorandum book, in which, as an author, he noted any re- mark or occurrence of unusual mo- ment -with the object of future employ- ment by him. Having written down the observation he closed the book, replaced it, and resumed his utter- ances. Talk of the Devil "I wouldn't so much care what I was so long as I was somebody," contin- ued the operator, pursuing a new train of thought. "Author, actor, singer, Tung^af sini"v?'r—^ok'3Ie •.•-• a3tt33�a ` Vii; what does it matter so long as one can wield the sceptre of power—scep- tre of power," he repeated, and again his little book came forth. "As it is, I'm crippled for want of opportunity; . And yet;" said the young man aloud, with sudden energy, "why shouldn't I set to work and find out what the deuce this queer business means? Why, if I could, discover buys a new guaranteed REMINGTON PORTABLE TYPEWRITER with all essential features FREE— CARRYING CASE TOUCH TYPING INSTRUCTOR rti'rtie — Remington Rand Limited Toronto CHILDREN of all ages thrive on "CROWN BRAND" CORN SYRUP.. They never tire of its delici- ous flavor and it really is so good for thein—so give the children "CROWN BRAND" every day. Leading physicians pro- nounce "CROWN BRAND" CORN SYRUP a most satis- factory carbohydrate to use as a milkmodifier in the feeding of tiny infants and as an energy prothic.ing food for growing children, THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD Tho CANACA SIMON COMPANY drilled CZ what's become of Mr. Bryden, and where he's gone to and why he's gone there, and at the same time get to know what this nixed -up business at Mornington is, I should spite old Cot- ton and get promoted. That's as sure as fate. First and foremost I shall have to get a word with the old John- nie that Cotton lugged off in suqh a mighty hurry. Why—talk of the devil, and—here he is." Cowardice was no part of the gen- eral character of Mr. Filler, and yet as he saw the figure of the strange passenger of whom he was at that mo- ment speaking, his knees trembled, and his hair felt as if it might be go- ing out of curl. But any trace of fear vanished at the magnificent prospects which were opened to him, and with all his native ease and politeness Mr. Filler begged his visitor to take a chair. "No, thank you," said the visitor, with an affability equal to the oper- ator's own, "I merely wish to ask what time the next train leaves for town." "It's now one forty-nine," replied the operator, "and the Scotchman's due at three." Company In the Waiting -Room "Isn't there a train before that time?" asked his companion, eagerly. "There isn't," was the answer, "and if you'd been here a week sooner— you'd have bad to wait till seven. This is an extra for July, August and September only." "Thank you very much," said the traveller, "I'll retire to the waiting room, and kill the time as best I can till three." "May I have the pleasure of your company here?" said the young man, in the most hospitable fashion. t'The waiting room's beastly dull at this hour of the morning." -- couldn't think of trespassing," said the passenger. "It isn't trespassing, upon my soul," said the operator, fervently. "Come in, sir, come in, and I'll explain the working of the instruments to you." In. his aukiety to secure the com- panionship of the traveller, he hast- ened to the door, and taking his arm, led him into the room. "You're too kind," protested the passenger, "and I fear I trespass up- on your goodness." "Don't name it," said the young man, enthusiastically. "My time's my own till three, and then, sir, we part. Why should two kindred souls—par- don me, sir, for using the expression —but why should two kindred souls such as ours, intended by nature to be linked together in the bonds of har- monious friendship, be kept apart by the circumstances of the hour, or the pig-headed regulations of a railway company? Your hag, sir—prak allow me," Take The Chair In spite of a momentary unwilling- ness to part with it the traveller gave up his bag, and Mr. Filler put it on the counter near the instrument at which he had been working. ' "Sir," he continued, with a dignity that was little short of majestic, "hon- or me by taking the seat at your el- bow." "I cannot think of it," protested the passenger. 'It's the only sound chair in the room—I deprive you of it." "I would rather bang on to the chandelier than allow you to let such a consideration stand in your way," replied the operator. "No, no; take the chair and I'll take the counter." With this Mr. Filler vaulted lightly onto the counter and crossed his legs. The passenger, with a smile, took the tea, and for a moment the two gazed curiously at each other. (TO BE CONTINT7ED) Nearly 9,000 pounds of fish are be- ing caught daily in the waters of Panama. EM, NERVOUS ? OR young girls growing into womanhood, for women in middle life going through the ''change," or those who stiffer from headache, 1 al:ache and nervotus- nc,: associated ,with functional disturbances, Dr. I'itree's Favorite 1 r esu r rptiott k reliablevegetable tonic, l.c ad this, Mrs. T. 1 Jonts, 4 Antwerp St. St. Catharines, Oat said : "1 felt tired and a weak and my nerves serrated to be all unstrung. itut niter 1 had used 1)r. Pietce's favorite fust fption a .hurt while my ap. petite intra a:.r d apt 1 kicked up strength and fid better lit every way. 'Favorite 1'r'cacriplion,' i:t my opnoon, is an excellent ionic for women," Buy of your druggist, Ncty size tabs, See, .liquid $1.00 Sc $'1,35. Woman Survives 40 Transfusions Still Lives, With Not a Drup o! Her Own Blood In Veins A woman who lives a normal life though she has nota drop of her own blood in her body, is in hospital at New York for her 40th transfusion op- eration, Medical science Is perplexed, She keeps alive and active on blood sup- plied by other persons, but her body fails to create its blood supply. Cost $41 Each Yet Mrs. Esther Feuer, 51 -year-old wife of an unemployed tailor, goes daily about the burdensome task of trying to keep her little home togeth- er in -Brooklyn. She has the color of death in her face and a strange blue - white cast to her eyes. Her affliction is called aplastic anaemia. She has to go regularly to the hos- pital for transfusions and they cost $41 each. Social service workers have found it necessary to appeal for volun- teer blood donors. There is hope for her -hope that eventually her body may return to the normal function of creating its own blood. But until that time she must be given a transfusion about once every two weeks. "In the world as a whole the, non - possessing and dissatisfied nations are demanding a New Deal and are determined at any cost to achieve it." —Jacob Gould Schurman. • The Home Corner By ELEANOR DALE ror taliiiiiiIIIINIVIUF-11110111111114001110•111111.11110111111111111MILUMMINIEPOIRMINISIIIIIMIMIPa PARTIES FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Sure, and the 17th of March will soon be hero, and we'll all be remem- boring the good St. Patrick; Wheth- er you lay claim to Irish blood or be- lieve in banshees and the little peo- ple or not, the parties you win be giving about this time are apt to have a touch of Old Ireland in the menus and decorations. Here then, are some suggestions in the way of menus which will help you to give a charming party without too much trouble. That is a very important point to remember in plan- ning a party because the hostess must be able to enjoy it herself and she can't if slie is worrying about last minute jobs or is tired out from hours of preparation. Light, dainty and easily digested refreshments are much appreciated by the guests too. So often a party leaves some guests feeling unhappy from eating too much of the wrong kind of food. The suggested menus here will leave no one with regrets, whether they are children or adults. Menu 1 Emerald Echo Salad Toasted Cheese Sandwiches Cucumber Sandwiches Milady ®; lilies With Cr©chef Frills MAYFAIR DESIGN NO. 231 Dainty crochet lace edging on sheer or linen doilies wltri demure, old- fashioned ladies embroidered iii delicate shades. A guest room, daughter's room or any bedroom will look fresh and pretty when this delightful set takes its,place on dresser or vanity. Boudoir cushions in two or three shades embroidered to match and finished with the lace frills would be most at- tractive. The pattern contains transfers for doilies, detail of embroidery stitches to be used, as well as, complete color 'chart; crochet instructions, without abbreviations, for edging on doilies. Send 15 cents for this pattern to Mayfair Patterns, Room 421, 73 West Adelaide St., Toronto. Olives Stuffed with Nuts Baby Gherkins Fancy Ice Cream Shamrock Sugar Cookies Emerald Echo Salad 1 package lime jelly powder, 1 pint warm water % cup canned crushed pineapple, drained 3 tablespoons pimiento, cut in strips. Dissolve jelly powder in warm wa- ter. Pour Vs inch layer into loaf pan. Chill until firm. Chill remain- ing jelly mixture until cold and sy- rupy. Place in bowl of cracked ice or ice water and whip with rotary egg beater until fluffy and thick like whipped cream. Fold in pineapple and pimiento. Pour overfirm first layer. Chill until firm. Unmold on crisp lettuce or chicory. Serve with mayonnaise. Serves 8. Shamrock Sugar Cookies 2% cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder % teaspoon salt lib cup butter or other shortening 1 cup sugar 2 'eggs, well beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, and silt again. Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar. gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add vanilla, Add flour and blend. Chill 10 to 15 minutes. Roll one-eighth inch thick on slightly floured board, cut with large ffour- ed shamrock cutter, and sprinkle with green tinted sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in hot oven (400 deg. F.) 10 to 12 min- utes. Makes 2% dozen 3% -inch cookies. Menu 2 Chicken Salad in Molded Sea Dream Salad Thin Brown Bread and Butter - Sandwiches cut in Shamrock Shapes Coctinut Layer Cake 'Coffee Sea Dream Salad Ring 2 packages line jelly powder 1 pint warm water 1 pint grated cucumber 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons scraped onion Dash of Cayenne 1 teaspoon salt Dissolve jelly powder in warm wa- ter. Add remaining ingredients. Force through sieve, Turn into large ring mold. Chill until firm. Unmold on crisp lettuce and fill center with chicken salad. Garnish with mayon- naise and crisp watercress. Serves 12. Perfumes Have Lowly Origins Glamorous Scents Ensnared By Humble Animal Substances When a civet cat gets frightened or a whale becomes ill, it's good news to the perfume industry, For, according to William D. V. Jequi.er, director of Parfums Weil, one of the largest perfumery houses in the world, secretions from lowly ani- mals are the "fixatives" or bases of all glamorous scents. Beginning with one of the "fixa- tives," a chemist who works with his nose more than with a pencil and pa- per adds, among other things, syn- thetic as well ,as pure flower odors. If all goes .well, he gets a perfume which is "round" — the term with which perfumers describe a perfect perfum e. From Holland, Switzerland and Ger- many come the majority of the syn- thetics—as important in a good per- fume as the pure flower extracts. But in the fields surrounding Grasseon the Riviera grow almost alb of the world's supply of flowers for pure odors, Experienced women stick the h'esrbblooms into cakes of hard pig and cow grease, leave tlienl there tin-. til the grease has absorbed all of the odor. Each strongly scouted. cake is then washed iii alcohol, The alcohol in turn absorbs the odor. Lavender is the only blossom not No raa Nar what kind of winter spoil Carayllod 3 hes 0. 125 miles of ekt testis, Tie:,dozvons of oliamplons a.ndnovicc Rosario now. 4 treated in this fashion. It's put in huge vats, literally tramped on until the oil is pressed out. Next to the last step in the making of perfume is the freezing process. At about 18 degrees below zero alcohol gives back what it has absorbed. What it returns is flter ed for clarity. Into large storage tanks goes the perfume, to remain there for several months, after which it is bottled, packed, ship- ped —"round" and perfect, Household Hints Fruits and berry stains will vanish from washable materials if you pour boiling hot water through the spots. Delicate fabrics should be sponged with warm water. And old stains can be bleached with hydrogen per- oxide. To get ice cream, cream or milk stairs out of Materials—use luke- warm water and soap on washables, but for more delicate fabrics, sponge with warm water, dry, and remove grease spot With a grease solvent. DO YOU FEEL SLUGGISH? Maybe you need more bile When S'ou Peel you haven't a friend in the world and life is not worth a red cent—that's the timo your liver is getting you down. lloe't fall for It. Make your liver behave. xanoi Tablets will do the job. They act directly on the liver, stimulating the liver's production of bile. Com- prising a special blend of certain laxa- tives, Tanol Tablets include a small proportion of calomel, probably the most effective liver stimulant known. In a clay or two your liver is at work again as well as .ever and you feel at friends with the wide, write world. All druggists have Tamil Tablets, sue." (C) Coconut Layer Cake 2 cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder • % teaspoon salt 2/3 cup butter or other shortening 1 cup sugar 3 egg yolks, well beaten 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, and sift togeth- er three times. Cream butter thor- oughly, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluf- fy. Add egg yolks; then flour, al- ternately with milk, a small amount at a time. Beat after each addition until smooth. Add vanilla and fold in egg whites. Bake in two greased 9 -inch layer pans in moderate oven (375 deg, F.) 25 t� 30 minutes. Spread frosting between layers and on trip and sides of cake. Frosting 2 egg whites, unbeaten 1% cups sugar 5 tablespoons water 1% teaspoons light corn syrup 1• teaspoon vanilla 1 can coconut, premium shred Put egg white, sugar, water, and corn syrup in upper part of double boiler. Beat with rotary egg beat- er until thoroughly mixed. Place over rapidly boiling water, beat con- stantly with rotary egg beater, and cook 7 minutes, or until frosting will stand in peaks. Remove from fire, add vanilla and coconut and beat un- til thick enough to spread, Sprinkle GLIB KO HAVE N® BOY MEN S Quick Easy Way to Get Charm Girls who don't attract bay friends wonder why. Beautiful, perfect features are not the reason. Cleopatra and famous women were often ugly. Have nice skin, plenty of animation, and watch ant for your figure- you'll be surprised how popular you are. So many girls have poor complexions —no life --- their figure slipping, and don't realize it. Take "Fruit -a -Lives" and you'll soon to amazed how different and how attractive you've become. It purifies your blood, makes the skin pores work, gets Lid of waste and poisons, gives you new energy, prevents flabby tissue from forming. "Fruit -a -fives" gives you new charm. 25c., sot. FIWIT-A-Tlif VIS TuvER ABLETS Issue No. 11--'38 ly 2 -WAY RELIEF FOR THE MISERY OF OLDS eiVte ENTERS l3QDY THROUGF9 STOMACH AND INTESTINES TO EASE PMN The speed with which "Aspirin" tablets act in relieving the distressing symp- toms of colds and accompanying sore, throat is utterly amazing ... and the, treatment is simple and pleasant. This is all you do. Crush and dissolve three "Aspirin" tablets in one-third glass of water. Then gargle with this mixture, twice, bolding your head well back. This medicinal gargle will act almost like a local anesthetic on the sore, irri- tated membrane of your throat. Pain eases promptly; rawness is relieved. You will say it is remarkable. And the few cents it costs effects a big saving over expensive `•`throat• gargles" and strong medicines. e "Aspirin" tablets are made in Can- ada. anada. "Aspirin" is the registered trade- mark of the Bayer Company, Limited; of Windsor, Ontario. Look for the name' Bayer in the form of a cross on every tablet. Penland and Get rRI OIA, y � r'sN Fas. 911 MADE IN CANADA remaining half can of coconut over frosting^ just before it becomes firm. For St. Patrick's Day, you may either tint the coconut a delicate shade of grew.', for sprinkling over the top of cake or add a little bit of coloring to the frosting and leave co- conut white. Howlers Prize Errors Picked From Exam- I ination Papers - In the United States people are al- ways put to death by elocution. What is the Soviet? The Soviet is what the middle classes call their napkin. What is an epistle? The wife of an apostle. Chivalry is the attitude of a man to a strange woman. In India a man in one cask cannot marry a woman in another cask. A pessimist is a pian who is never happy unless he is miserable. Even then he isn't happy. Dialect is a language we speak just among friends. Paraffin is next in order of angels above seraphins. A momentum is what you gime a person when they are leaving, gr si 3t in ur .ea a Sl Dir se 3)1 111 ar sll to er m: li Pr es RS tit br ve to iii WI