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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Herald, 1933-02-02, Page 3...'WITH THE ONISCQT x -•al Are Scouts "Military?" My dictionary defines the word 'Military" as "pertaining to soldiers,. arms or warfare." It is certain that Scouts have noth- ing to do with Soldiers, and the only trms that they carry are an Ash Staff snd a First .Md Case, As to warfare N11 good Scouts make war on Bad habits, Depression and Gloom, Evil Deeds and Lawlessness. In acme quarters an erroneous im- pression . has been created that The Boy Scouts Association is 111 some way associated with theMilitary De- partment of the Government. This Idea may have grown from the fact that the founder of the Boy Scout Movement was at one time a promiu- ent army officer. During the Boer War, when Major General Robert Maden -Powell was beseiged in the town of Mafeking, and everyone in that town was called upon to help, he organized the boys of Mafeking into a Company of "Scouts," whose duty it was to carry messages and make themselves useful in as many ways as they could. He was surprised at the way the boys responded to responsibility, and. he found that if a boy was trusted on kis honour and given a man's job to do, he took the matter seriously, was reliable, and usually performed the job with efficiency. This gave Baden-Powell the thought that if boys could do this in. war time, why not in peace time as well and he wrote a book about it called "Scout- ing for Boys," intended for use in Boys' Clubs, etc., as part of their pro- gramme. The idea became at once popular, and eventually this distinguished Gen- eral, right in the height of his mili- tary career; actually retired from the army in order that he could give all his time to helping the newly formed Boy Scouts Association. His friends told him that he was foolish to sacri- flce his future in such a way, but Baden-Powell looked ahead and visual• iced a much more effective manner of bringing peace to the world through the medium of the conning generation, than ever could be accomplished by armies and warfare. Thus the Boy Scouts Association is non-military, and a boy who becomes a"Scout is not taught to become a "sol- dier," or is lie; obligated in any way to the military authorities. Of course he is taught discipline and liow to obey. Discipline leads to ,or. derliness, and who can command who has not first learned to obey? .A. Scout may, if he wishes, learn to handle a gun arid to shoot. It is 'not compulsory, but In this country, where hunting is common, and guns are to be found in profusion, is it not right that boys should be • taught liow to handle them, with the least possible danger to themselves and to others? , Therefore to state that the Boy Scouts Association is a military or- ganization is absolutely incorrect, and no boy need hesitate about becoming a Lone Scout on this score. On the contrary, Boy Scouts are taught to "Play the Ganie," and the ob- ligations which they take on joining the movement are such that the most prominent men in the Dominion con- sider it an honour and a privilege to he associated with it. If, therefore, you have ever hesi- tated about becoming a Scout, because You thought that you would obligate yourself to the Government, or to the military authorities, you can be as- sured that the Boy Scouts Association is an entirely independent organiza- tion, and if you send for information and particulars you will very quickly realize that a boy who lives up to the obligations of "Scouting" must be of the very highest type, with all the makings of a first-class citizen. Gerald Larkin Says Remove Trade Barriers Newspaper Advertising Still - Backbone of Salada Publicity Mr. Gerald R. Larkin, President of alada Tea Company, iii addressing 1-e Annual Meeting of the Staff said: Meetings such as this at the end of A good year are always a source of 61easure to everyone of us. When eneral conditions are bad, and when even our own business has, in a mea - pre, reflected these conditions, we oinetimes find the effort to bear our- belves cheerfully more than a little ifflcult. Any such feeling must e fought against and defeated by veryone of us, if we are going to ake the following year a success. y cheerfulness I do not mean any 'polish measure of optimism, although tder present conditions I need ardly warn any of you against that, ut I do mean r reasonable faith in lie future based on the past history f this country, and of the world. There is undoubtedly a measure of tefeatist propaganda being carried fin. I have heard it said, and within the last month or two, that every 'country in the world, including Can- ada and the United States, is headed kor revolution; that things are get - ,ting steadily worse every day. This talk conies, not as one might suppose, rom extreme socialists and commun- es but rather fromeo le who are P P 1,1 -till in moderately comfortable cir- °umstances but who, not having -lough to do, allow themselves to `bsorb all the depressing features of resent day conditions and so reach point where their judgment is en - 'rely warped. We are all meeting eople like this and must do our part combat their ideas. - As I see it, what the world needs is greater mutual understanding be ._ een its componentparts; greater P predation of each other's difTicul- es; less nationalism and snore in- rnationalisin. It was exactly those eatures Which won the war. There as real and sincere co-operation be, ,ween the Allied and Associated Pow- •rs.. Unfortunately, immediately af- r the war, bad statesmanship coll- uded a disastrous peace; a peace that bred distrust, not only betweer the victors and the defeated, but also among the victorious nations them- selves. Extreme nationalism sup- planted what at least had been a -orm of partial internationalism, am: all countries succumbed to it. Tarin' walls were -and still are being built higher and higher until international trade has to all intents and purposes ceased to exist. What this country needs, what the United States needs, what the world needs is a brealeirg rpart of :hese down of the greatero �g carriers if we are to return to our norneal standard of living.. •-You are probably already convinced of this;. if so, work for it. It is sure to come, but the quicker it can be brought abort the more quickly the pessimists a will be discredited, d he more n t quicisly reasonable optimism' will be justified. • Your influence is great; you are in constant touch with the grocer, wile, in turn, is in touch with every indi- vidual in his community; you are also reciving other salesmen wlio reach other trades. Do your share, and gradually the truth will spread. Poli- ticians can only act 'if they feel they have the majority of the public be- hind i,h•.m, and, it is vital to the wel- fare oa the world, to the welfare of Canaca and to the welfare of this Company that they should in 1933 act liberally, abandon narrow national- ism and be brought to see that only a wider internationalienx can rescue us from the pit .we have digged for ourselves." Mr. Macdougall, Advertising Man- ager, mentioned that newspapers, which form the backbone of their' ad vertising, will be used just as exten- sively as ever by SALADA, Wifey—"You have lied to me con sistently ever since I married you," hubby—"You're the first person ever gave me credit for being con- sistent." Sunday School Lesson February 5. Lesson VI Jesus Chooses the Twelve --Mark $; 7-19a, Golden Text—1 have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye Should go and bring forth fruit.—John 1,0. 16, ANALYSIS. I, DANGEROUS Poputton a, Marl; 3: 7.13. 1� GOD'S NEEDS, 3: 14, 15. III: GOD'S EUMAA* HANDS, 3: 16-19. INTRODUCTION•—The events record- ed in. today's passage are a landmark. on that costly way which c ur, Lord undertook to follow. The "unholy alliance" of v. 6 told him'that his life was no longer safe. He must change his plans and methods. Another air cumstance increased his danger -his popularity with the crowd. I, DANGEROUS POPULARITY, Mark 3„: 7-13. • In order to avoid further contro- versy with his oponents, Jesus left the great centres of population. With his little company of men he came to the. shores of Galilee, v. 7. People flocked to hint from far and near. They had little or no interest in his message, but they wanted to be healed or see others being healed, v. 8. In their ex- citement and their anxiety to touch hint (see Mark 5: 80) the, literally threw' themselves upon him, vs. 10, 11. To avoid this embarrassment and hindrance to his work; Jesus used a boat near at hand in which he could push e little from the shore and there continue his preaching uninterrupted. To a modern press -reporter, the "crowded congregations” would spell success. Jesus, ith his truer insight, saw that it was spelling failure. Hence he changed his method. He turned from the crowds to concentrate on a few selected men. The pathetic at- tempts sometimes made to "draw the crowds" seem so uimecessary when one remembers. the results of Jesus' method. II. GOD'S NEEDS, 3: 14, 15. One is touched by the pathos of v. 14. "He appointed twelve men, that they might be with hien." Our Lord was lonely. He hun-eyed for under- a'anding, companionship. He is like us, too. The Father needs for his work mien who are the -intimate com- panions of his Son. These men, when they came to understand his purpose and had absorbed something of his spirit, would be able to continue the Master's work after he was gone, v. 14. lompanionship with Jhiist al- ways means introducing him to others. For a Christian, missions' are inevit- able. They were also to heal. v. 15. The gospel was not to be just "talk," but a and physical, as well as the spiritual practical force working on the mental life of men. i .tl2odern sciencei i s br n ing us back to the faith we had lost it the healing power of spirit. The weelk, done by modern pastors, Di. Fosdick, for exar--ple; who employ the methods of psycho -analysis, is similar 'to that performed by Jesus. The patient is. brought face to face with the spiritual" and mental conditions which lie be- hind his trouble. The `greater works than these" which per Master fore- told are today being carried on in hos- pitals and homes on 'a • wider scale than Palestine ever saw. III. GOD'S Huivek !i HANDS, 3: 16-19. The twelve men whom Jesus select- ed were "everyday men." They were neither intellectually brilliant, nor members of "good families," nt.r weal- thy—just plain, honest folk. Our Master required only that they be sympathetic, sincere, willing to, try. How encouraging` for us all? Simon is named first. He is the barn leader—forceful, ready in speech, prompt in action, warns -hearted, open- minded, yet unstable as sand. He is safe only when_ he is near his Master, Mark 141 54f. In Jesus' companion- ship he can become a rock—"Peter" James and John are ambitious her to wait until she was better pre - 541), exclusive,, Mark 9: 38f. Jesus will transform then,. Andrew has a genius for action, John 6: 8, 9. Philip is often at his wits' , ends, John 6: 7. Haa God a place for stupid people? The poor woman who came before the session applying for church member ship was unable to answer the doc- trinal questions. The elders advised (Matt, 20: 20f), vengeful (Luke 9: pared. Leaving the session -room she burst into tears and said, "I do not know all these things, but I know I have a Saviour who died for me." The minister rose, brought her back to her seat, "My sister•, after all, that is the .root of the' matter; that is all we have a right to •ask you." Philip,. dull as he is,,has the root of the matter. He can bring others to Jesus, John 1: 45, 46. "Bartholomew" (v. 18) is probably 7athariael's family name. Transpar•• ently honest (John 1: 44 he is never- theless, easily prejudiced, John 1: 46. Dainty Urn ie Set By HELEN WILLIAMS, Illustrated Dressmaking Lesson Far., Illustrated Dressmaking Lesson Fur -- This slim -line dance set can easily be made at home. The yoke -panties are side -closing. Each leg is in six sections and slight- ly scalloped at the edge. The b. ndeau closes at the back. You can make it now in your leis- ure moments. It's lovely "pickup" sowing. Run the seams up on the stewing machine. The, edges finisned by hand, lend French accent. Style Nu. 2994 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 years, 36 and 38 inches i,ust: Size 16 requires 11/2 yards of 39 inch material with 5 yards of binding. Crepe de chine, flat crepe, crepe sat tj and novelty crepes are dainty mediums to use. ''# '()W TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your nsnie and address plain- IY giving number and size of such patterns as you want. En'c'lose 15e in- seee or;coin. (cein preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number, and address your order to Wilson . Pattern Service, 73 West Adelaide St., Toronto Unless he can overcome his prejudices he will miss thebig place that God has for him in life..3ut his through and through sincerity will bring him to Jesus. Jesusi1T sweep all his doubts away, Johnl: 49. Thomas no sooner become;, interest- ed in a cause than he begins to fear for it. He has a sombre ottlook, but a brave and loyal heart, John 11: 16, Jests' companionship, and the com- panionship of Jesus' friends is the cure for despondency. The scars of Jesus' sacrifice for -him wi2l deliver him at last from his fears, Full as- surance will exclaim, "My Lord and my God," John 20: 28. Matthew of the countinghouse t ill become the Master's faithful recorder. James, the man of practical religion; Thaddeus (probably Jude), the theo- logian (Jude 3) ; Simon the zealot the "independence at any price" man, the revolutionist; all -gave their place.• What of Judas, the pian of business, probably mistaken in his estimate of Jesus? It is not for xis to judge him. Rather, let those who stand take heed lest they also fall. God's human hands are of many kinds. "Far from regretting that ell were not Peters and Johns. it is rather a ,natter to be thankful for, that there were diversities of gifts among the first preachers of the gospel. As a general rule, it is not good when all are leaders, Little m'bn are needed as well as great men; for little men have their peculiar virtues and gifts, and can 'do some things better than thein more 'celebrated brethren." • Every lean carries an enemy hi his own bosom. A fine woman can do 'without fine clothes.. Farm Queries Henry G. Bell, RSA., Dept, of Chemistry, U.A.C. Address AN Letters to Farm Editor, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto, All Answers Will Appear in this Column. If Personal Reply is Desired, Enclose Stamped and Addressed Envelope. w+ r.+ m v im•-S s . J.A.—I am growing late potatoes. I have used fertilizer but so far have not been satisfied with results, My soil is sandy loam. What analysis of fertilizer would you recommend for potatoes and how much should. I use per acre to give me paying results? Answer. --Your question is rather diifieult to answer since you do not tell,enythi'ilg-.regarding the subsoil. I wlil assuiri'e; however, that your soil issandy loam to a considerable depth. There •are at least two things that uiay be holding up greater results €rom theefertilizers that you have ap- plied to your potatoes. First, your sandy soil may lack or genic matter or plant fibre. This is obtained by turning under green man- ure or by adding strawy manure. With- out organic matter your soil lacks power to catch and hold moisture for the potato crop. Moreover, land short of organic matter is deficient in a medium. for the growth of soil bac- teria. This microscopic life has to do with breaking down of the soil and of the materials that. are added to it so as to bring them into forms that will nourish the crops grown on the soil. Fertilizers add plant nutrients, but they do not add any considerable amount of organic matter. They do cause an increased root growth but usually not sufficient to keep the or- ganic matter of a soil up for the pro- duction of potatoes. The second condition that may be limiting your soil's response to fer- tilizers is the reaction of the soil. That is, whether the soil is acid, neu- tral or alkaline. I would not be sur- prised to find your soil quite sour or acid in reaction. If such is the case, much of the phosphate that has been applied in the form of fertilizer .has been locked up in very slowly avail- able forms in combinations with iron 'and aluminum in the soil. The way to correct this is to lime the soil. Top - dress it with ground limestone at the rate of at least one ton per acre, pre- ferably on plowed soil before you be- gin to work it. Broadcast the lime- stone ou top and work it in by disking and harrowing, , The Department of Chemistry, On- tario Agricultural College, the past year conducted a total of thirty-one ...farm tests of various fertlizers on po- tatoes, grown in leading potato sec - tone throughout ut the province. The average yield of all fertilizers was 261 bushels ,against 208 bushels for the unfertilized areas, This leaves a gain of 53 bushels per acre, which is quite close to the average increase obtained per acre in the last four years from the use of fertilizers. Where six different fertilizers were testd on fifteen good potato farms, the highest increase per acre was obtain- ed from 4.8.10 applied at the rate of 750 lbs, per acre. This gave an in- crease of 57,8 bushels per acre over no fertilizer, 2-12-6 fertilizer applied at the same rate obtained an increase of 45.9 bushels. It is our mineral ob- servation that for late potatoes 4-8-10 fertilizer gives excellent results. This should be thoroughly worked into the sell at the time the potatoe aro dropped. Do not drop the pots toes directly on top of the fertilizer: nor the fertilizer directly on top of the potatoes. If you have a potato plant er equipped with fertilizer attachment this takes care of the proper applica tion of fertilizers. If not, after the furrow has been opened for the see( potatoes, scatter the fertilizer dowi the furrow, then pull in a sittle sol? over the fertilizer before the potatoe,° are dropped. Proceed as usual and your results should be satisfactory provided youn have chosen good seed and have taken precautions during the growing season to control potato dis eases and ii,sects that attack the crop. C. A.—Please advise on growing bar• ley on river bottom land. It is excel• lent soil, very rich and well drained. It raises a large crop of corn which i5 apt to be caught by the frost. The sea is loose and practically clean. Would you advise plowing or just disking it up before sowing barley? Answer.—River bottom land is quits an uncertain quantity. The nature of the soil will depend very largely or the types of soil up -river throat which the stream flows. Barley is 1 suitable crop to grow under such con ditions since it is short seasoned and gets out of the way before frosts cul short the growing season. About the only fertilizer that would help under these circumstances would be super- phosphate at the rate of two bags to the acre. It should hasten the ripen- ing of the barley and produce a better sample. If the land is clean..I would not plow it but give it a thorough disk- ing before the barley is sown. B. S —I have eighteen acres of light sandy soil that has not been plowee for six years. This I would like tr put in beans next spring. 1 ani think- ing of fertilizing it. Can you tell me the kind to use, also the amount ano the best way to apply it? Answer.—In co-operative tests which this department has conducted in the bean growing areas in the past two years, the benefit of a soil being nee• tral or slightly alkaline has been es tablished. As you are probably aware it is a tendency of sandy soils to loss their lime, which means that they be- come acid in reaction. While beane are not as sensitive s ve as alfalfa or clover to such conditions, yet they thrive beat on soli that is slightly al kaline. For this reason, I would sag- gest eggest that you have your soil tested fon acidity and if it shows any degree ol sourness, have lime applied to it be fore you plant beans. An early spring application of limo at the rate of one tou to the acre will put the soil it good shape. Then at the time of seed ing your beans, sow the fertlizet, through the tubes on each side of the row, and if you can regulate it, a mar amount through the tube where the beans are running. Best results have been obtained from the use of 4-12-t. applied at the rate of two bags pet acre, sown in the manner described. Canadian Authors Will Visit Britain Toronto.—The Canadian Authors' Association is going to tour the Un- ited Kingdom this summer. Decision to proceed with the plan was reached at a special meeting of the national executive committee of the association here last week. It was resolved that, as many besides members have ex- pressed a wish to join, only a limited number of these should be included. The party, which will sail from Que- bec on July 1, will be received by the Lord Mayor of London at the Man- sion House on July 10 and will also hold meetings, in conjunction with Old. Country authors. Sir James Barrie and Rudyard Kip- ling have promised to take part and many other distinguished British writ- ers expect to join in the reception to the visitors. The Prince of Wales, the Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDon- ald, and Right Hon. Stanley Baldwin, have expressed a' wish to welcome the Canadian travellers. Hasten .slowly, and without losing heart put your work twenty times up- on the anvil,—Boileau. Party of Norweigians To Explore Antartic Oslo, Norway.—Capt. Hjalrnar Rii• ser -Larsen has turned his back agate on Norway for the lonely wastes of the Antarctic. A noted explorer of the ;',retic anti Antarctic, he now heads a three -mar expedition setting out to map and sur- vey many thousands of miles of land. Risser -Larsen is a captain in the Norwegian navy. Ilct accompanied Roald Amundsen and Nobles on thou North Pole expeditions. His companies are iialivard Devoid and Olav Kjellbotn. Devoid is a well known explorer and arctic trapper and has been Norwegian pollee camniis sion'er on East Greenland. Kjellbotu is a veteran of the arctic and not of Nor. way's best skiers. The expedition will land at Enderby Laud, on the Antarctic continent, ano plans to follow the coast for 3,50C miles to Louis Phillippe Land, south of Cape Horn. Great parts of , the coast are unknown. They. will be ex plored and surveyed. Poland's alcoholic monopoly bas cut retail prices of its products. MUTT AND JEFF— . 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