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The Brussels Post, 1909-12-02, Page 6i;Yis A ROYAL EXCLRSIO Man Is Built to Successfully Buffet the Seas of Life. • "Set your mind on the things ]hat tare above."--Caloaeiel:ns 14.. A great balloon earrying several men went up the othev day. It was driven helple,..,is by the strong wind on an unfortunate course, and hastened to drop to earth and safe - ay before half the proposed voy- age had been - accomplished. At about the same hour 9, ship sailed from the satire vicinity, in the sante strong wind, and, in spite of this wind, pressed en to her destine 1 tion successfully, Here is a fine parable of lue. Its wind do blow, whatsc.e'r way • we go. Go east, go west, go north, go south. Balloons go with every w]ncl that blows. Dirigibles go where they point. Straws drive with .the breeze, but live birds fly, whither they please. So the ships of the sea, despite winds, tides, cur-' rents and billows, work their way on till the anchor is cast at the port to which they started. The highways for man aro etiolate- • ly iviue- ly appointed and guarded, and tlrc harbors of life are kept by angelic . sentinels and DEATHLESS LIGHTS. The winds that blow and the cur- rents that flow are masters or ser- vants, as we ourselves determine. Life is a God-given warfare—a heaven-sent gale—and we are born children of battle and storm, Ours to accept equipment to take stores, charts and course, to set and man- age sails, and to capture and mas- ter winds and currents, and to con- quer voyage and victory. Yes, ours 1 For we are apt to get what wo truly desire and heartily go af- ter. All the ways in which we ought to go are kept eternally free, though often they be found rugged and dangerous. It is for us to learn that we can become more rugged and dangerous than anything this world eau, marshal in our way; and, furthermore, as•we, are it's appoint- ed masters, they are here for our service and convenience and bone - fits, when we, will compel them. Life is a royal excursion - the greatest voyage, the mightiest cam- paign, the noblest quest of the ages! But men m is. make itIt is for our sakes, and only IF WE MARE GOOD. Great and fine as it is in possibili- ties, we can wreck or waste it, con- fuse and blast it. Now, we think we want to "get there," to "make good," to arrive. But do we? And if so, how? We must mean it, and make some reasonable plan and preparation and start right, at least. Of course, in a moral and spititual way, we need the heavenly equipment and light, but these may be taken for granted, as already bestowed, when one has adjusted himself to the di- vine will -is pointed right. And this higher Providence will ever attend to meet all the emer- geucies incident to such a conse- crated life. So, the great matter is the point- ing, the course planned, whether we are trimmed and lashed toward Tarshisb, or tacking and sheeting homeward to the port of peace. REV. C. Q. WRIGHT. THE S. S. LESSON INTEILNATIONAL LESSON, DEC. 5. Lesson X. Paul on the Grace of Giv- ing, 2 Cor. 8. 1-15. Golden Text, Acts 20. 35. Verses 1-5, Example of generous giving in the Macedonian churches. 1. Brethren—Striking the charac- teristic note of the entire chapter, brotherly love. The grace of God—The true in- spiration of the liberal giving of the churches of Macedonia, namely, those in Beroea, Thessalonica, and Philippi. Paul had been a person- al observer of the life of the Mace- donian Christians. 2. In much proof of affliction— The testing brought by persecution (Acts 17. 6: 1 These. 2. 14; 3. 2, 3). There were two fruits of their trials. One was joy (Acts 5. 41). The other was their poverty, so deep as to drain their resources and make lib- erality nearly out of the question. But joy and poverty worked to- gether to effect. a most notable ex- ample of Christian giving., 8. Twofold proof of Macedonian liberality: (1) it was conscientious --according to their power; (2) it was spontaneous—oF their own ac- cord. The remarkable thing in Macedonia was that the believers gave not only as they were able, but even went beyond their power. This Paul does not encourage or expect the Corinthians to do (verse 12). 4. Beseeching ns : . , in regard of this grace—They eagerly sought from Paul the favor of being per- mitted to exercise this unusual charity,, and to make common cause with other believers in the ministry of brotherly kindness (fel- lowship in , ministering). 5. Not as wehad hoped—He. had had good expectation of them, but they had surpassed even this. Not only bad they shown an unwonted geuerosity in gifts of money, when their extreme poverty led hint to hope for only slight aid. Best of all, they had matte an unwithhold- %ng surrender cif themselves to Christ as Lord, end had placed thorneelves at the disposal of the apostle, as an instrument of the will of (Ind. This primary giving over of their wills was the nece8- sar;y condition of their subs?quant gifts of money. 0. Insomuch ---To sueh an extent 1 had the Macedonians responded to the call for aid that Paul was en- (lounged n- c urged to urge Titus, who, a - Parontly (2 Cov. lz. 18), had car- ried from F phesuv the former let- ter'to the Cnrinthia.ne, and who had undertaken the task of organ -1 izing the collection' among them, to' complete this work, which ,had been interrupted by the brevity of his stay at Corinth. Marie` a beginning and complete are sacerdotal words, 'referring tothe initial rites and the full performance ,-f n. sarrifien, and are therefore pr'gaiety need in con- taction with the sacrificial offering of alms. It was Titus also who tura to the Corinthians the two letters now embodied in our Sec- ond Epistle to the Corinthians. Paul seems to have had unusual confidence in the ability of Titus to deal with the trying conditions ac Corinth 7, But—Why should it be neces- sary for Titus to exert any great effort in this direction, when they are so highly endowed with other Christian graces? Consistency re- quires the grace of liberality as well. There was no better way of proving that their love for Paul was genuine. 8- I speak not by way of com- mandment—An enforced liberality would rob it of that very spontane- ity which makes it a virtue.. But some at Corinth had treated Pau, s appeal for money as a desire to get control of their possessions, and h t is anxious to show them that his only purpose is to test the sin- cerity of their professed loyalty by enabling them to give as freely as the Macedonians, 9. The highest incentive to gen- erous giving for the poor is in the manifestation of that grace in the humiliation and self-denial of Christ Jesus our Lord (a word which mag - stifles the condescension of Christ, as. Paul does again in Phil. 2 5-8). He was rich—Calling attention to the glory surrounding that form of existence which he had with the Father before his entrance into hu- man flesh. He became .poor—Accepted the imperfections and impoverishment t, whichflesh is heir, especially the shame of death on a cross. What he gave up, as Paul elsewhere teaches, was, riot the character and power which he had as God, but those special splendors which'make up the experience of God. For your sakes—Which ought to shape those, so deeply favored, out of all selfishness. "Christ parted with leis riches and took our pov- erty, in order that we might part with out poverty and take his riches," 10. I give my ,judgment—Paul tells them what in his judgment is fitting and fair. His relation to the church was not one of overlordship, but advisory (1 Clot'. 7. 0, 25). This is expedient for you --Refer- ring not Lo his advising' rather than commanding, but to the matter contained in verse 7, The force of Paul':s exhortation is in the fact that a year had elapsed since they had taken the first steps inward a collection, and even before that, had had the will to do it. But now (11) they must make up fur their dilatoriness, and actually complete what was so long ago begun. Out of your alvlitj:.--According to your means. 12. Where there is the proper dis- position to give sornething, what snakes the gift aecepiable to God is a chuff recognitionof the law of proportion in giving, (led docs not seek a silly prodigality wlcich, over_, leans 0 man's resources. 13, 14.. The true communism of brotherly* love, There 18 uo tlPed that, any should be distressed, pee- i•Jded all practice equality. Those who have bun danen mutt .share with those who want, nut;fetgEttirib that those wllo enjoy bouity at Corinth May easily change pistol( in the future with those who auger lack at Jerusalem. la. Quoted from Vaud. 10. 18, and illustrating the principle of equa- lity from the miraculous bestowal of the manna in the wilderness. There, whatever each tnau gather- ed, mull or little, was forma, upon measurement, to be only '`an urner for each man." In the Clhris- tien family the same result is to be achieved, not by miracle, but by mere', PItOPO S1iD INSURANCE BILL. Opinion of the Montreal Produce lUercharrts' Associa tion, All readers of this paper will be interested in the following letter, sent out by the Montreal Produce 'Merchants' Association, and tun rosoliition adopted by them in con- °bection with certain sections of the new Insurance Lill, now before the Government at Ottawa. We have no cern-meat to make on the statements in this letter, which was sent out by the Montreal Board of Trade to the Butter and Cheese Boards throughout the country, and to all others whom they thought it would interest. It is published, however, because it is undoubtedly of Interest to members of every rural community in the country: IDear Sir,—Probably you are aware that at the last session of Parliament, clauses were inserted in the Insurance Bill to prevent the placing of any insurance with others than Cortipanies licensed in Canada; in other words, to prevent (the owner of property from socking !outside insurance, no matter how excessive the rates, or unfavorable ' the conditions, offered by local Companies. The Bill was referred to the Banking and Commercial Commit- tee of the House of Commons, the insurance interests wore well or- ganized and well represented ;. the public for the most part was on - aware that any such clauses were being introduced, and for this rea- son there was no properly organiz- ed opposition. The result, was that a compromise was arrived at, and a tax of 15 per cent. was placed on the premiums paid for all insur- ance placed with Companies not registered in Canada. The Bol did not pass the Senate, and so did not become law at last session, but it is understood that it will be re -in troduced in the Senate on the re- assembling of Parliament with even more stringent conditions embodied in it. The members of our Association feel that the original object of the government legislation was the pro- tection of the public, and whilst they do not ask that any injustice should be done to the insurance in- terests, they feel very strongly that there is no justification for a re- striction of the present conditions, nor the imposition of a protective insurance tax. It is the aim of the Association to reduce the cost of handling farm and dairy produce to the very low- est possible figure and so procure the greatest benefit to the farmer. Apart from those large concerns who have been compelled to seek outside insurance solely on account of the inability of the registered Companies to give them a suffici- ent amount of insurance, others have been compelled to seek out- side insurance on account of ex- cessive rates, or the stringent con- ditions inserted in the policies by the local Companies. There is no question but that at the present time the majority of the insurers who effect their insurance with registered Companies, are pro- tected against excessive rates by the certain knowledge that the own- er will have recourse to outside in- surance if necessity arises. Any al- teration in the existing insurance law, which would restrict the ob- taining of fire insurance outside of Canada, would not only immediate- ly re -act on the dairying and farm- ing interests by reason of the in- creased cost of insurance to the large produce firms who at the pre- sent time insure outside of the country, but it would also affect those houses which at present insure with registered Companies, in that it is only natural that the rates and conditions would shortly become MOM onerous if competition were cut off. I enclose herewith a copy of the rc'cu1ution which has been passed by this Association and forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture, and I am to suggest that you eall a meet- ing cif your Board, have the resolu- tion approved, and forward same to the Minister of Agriculture, with as little delay as possible.. I know that this is somewhat late in the season and that it may he difficult for you to get the members to- gether, but the nutter is of suffici- ent importance to warrant your making a special effort to get acsuf- ficient number of members together to form a quorum to give ynn an- thority to take ne•licnt. The matter has trees hilly discuss- ed by 0111' A-ssnniatinn and by vari- ous members who lure devoted a considerable amount et thea to the rtitestdon. and if there is any firrthe• information which I nen give you, T shall bo only too happy to do sa, T am, Dear Sir, 'ours truly, T. STANLEY 00010, Secretary: ItI:SOLT1lION. Whereas oolttain section's 'of the B111 called "An Act respecting In - serenest" that is to be introdneod at the coming session of Parliament, Rill have the effect of increasing the cost of Jure insurance to every user thereof; ' Whereas any increase in tate rates of ineuranco on farm and dairy pro- duce will have an injurious effect, and therefore become burdensome to the farming and produce indus- tries of Canada ; . Whereas the general fire insure. anon companies located in Canada are asking for legislation wltioli ' will tend to confine to or give, con- trol of all fire insurance in the Do- minion to their own companies to the detriment of all the insured throughout Canada; Whereas the Fre Insurance Cont- i ponies, known as the Regular, or Tariff Companies, have an organiz- ation known as the "Canadian fire Ire derw niters' Association," which Association fixes the rates of insur- ance on ens or all property, the members of whish Association con- trol about 88 per cent of the total insurance reported to the Domin- ion Government, and all agree to maintain uniform rates and condi- tions; • Whereas the original object of Government regulation was for the protection of the public and not for• the benefit of the insurance cora- Whereas Whereas it has frequently been found impossible to obtain all the insurance required from register- ed companies, which companies fre- quently limit or refuse the accept- ance of risks which . do not suit ViWheroas it is not proposed to tax registered insurance companies for re -insuring- a portion of their risks with unregistered companies, the insured also should have the pri- vilege of placing insurance with such unregistered companies with- out having to pay a tax"for so do - Whereas for many years past eventual recourse to Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, or other un- registered concerns, has been the owners' chief safeguard against the, excessive rates of a virtual combine, and the only means of placing all the insurance required Th refore Resolved that this Asso- ciation places itself on record as strongly 'opposed to any alteration in the insurance laws that will in any way restrict the freedom of our members in securing insurance to the fullest extent of their require- ments, or that will deprive the as- sured of the right of placing such insurance with strong financial com- panies operating outside of keen- ado; and Further, Resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Min- ister of Agriculture, asking for and claiming his special interest -in the Bill, on behalf of the dairying and produce inclusttries of Canada, which we realize will be so vitally and adversely affected if -the pro- posed legislation be enacted. FO011 PRICES IN GER ItANY. Steady Advance Since 1907 and Big Increases in September. The Vossische Zeitung, of Berlin, publishes a table of figures drawn from official reports relating to prices of food and other commodi- ties in Germany in recent years. Remarkable differences prevailed between August and September of the present year, some few products falling, while the majority of the most important continued to rise. The price of hops, which has sunk steadily since 1907, more than dou- bled last month. Taking the aver- age price as 100 during the decade 1889-1898, the 'average price of rye ie. 1907 was 130, in 1908, 119, and in last September 117.4. Wheat has risen from 119 in 1907 to 123.8 in 1909, being in August, however, 139. Hops, which in 1907, were 73, have risen to 147.9. Maize has risen from 152 to 166.9, butter from 63 to 122, lard from I34 to 183, while beef has fallen some 15 per cent. Pork, which is the most consum- ed meat, has risen from 105 in 1907 lei 1.38.6, and molasses from 144 to 514. Potatoes have fallen '7 per cent., and herrings 40; rice has fal- ler from 110 to 104 ; cotton has ris- en from 116 to 142,0, while other textiles, likewise metals, have fal- len considerably, — 4• TEE KIND WE ALL HAVE. "Have you any alarm clocks?"' enquired the customer of a jeevel- ler recently, "Fos, ma'am," said the man be- hind the counter. ''About what price do you wish to pay for one?" ; "fire price is 00 object if I can get .the 1011(1 I am after. Pvriat 1 want is nnct that will arouse the , girl without waking the whole fame 111," "I don't. know of any comb t t churls , ns that, rna'atr)," said 'the mat e•We keep just the ordinary kind --- the kind thatwill wake the whoJc family without disturbing the girl." Il nts for Busy tio.usekeepers. Recipes and Otter Valuable Information of Particular interest to W.otnen Folfcs, TESTI:]) RECIPES. Cretan Sauce. ---The cream used to mak? this sauce must be strictly fresh, otherwise it would curdle,. A half pint of cream in 0 small saucepan end, when it bells, sae in it it teasplooufIli of flout' previ' ously mixed smooth with a little cold milk. Stir until it boils again, then add a little salt, but no pep- per, Still stirring, acid a table- spoonful of vinegar, and as soon as it has belled reprove the saucepan from the fire and put iii the sauce a half: cupful of butter. Stir again until the butter is melted and serve immediately with coiled fish, vege- tables, or,hard boiled eggs, Omelet. ---Nothing is Inure simple to make than an omelet, and few things are more delicious when well made. An omelet must be cooked quickly and in a large 'pan. Do not prix dour or mite: in it under any circumstances. It may be eco- nomical, but it . makes- it heavy. Beat the eggs well, yellow andwhite together. Put two tablespoonfuls of butter in a frying pan for six eggs. When it is quite Trot put in the beaten eggs with salt and pep- per. With a fork bring to the cen- tre the cooked part of the eggs front the edge and. as :soon as it is all thickened take hold of the pan and turn the omelet over on a hot dish and serve. Turn over the edges while the centre is still soft, thus keeping it juicy and tender. Beat the eggs well, but not toe, much,, as they would become thin and wat- ery after a while. Peas, 'aspara- gus tips, finely cut up potatoes or mushrooms, all previously cooked, can be added to an omelet. As soon as the eggs are in the frying pan add about half a pint of cut up vegetables to six eggs. .Ar- r•ange carefully in the centre length- wise and finish omelet as above. Pea Patties.—Make a rich pie crust, working the dough but little. Cut with buscuit cutter after rolling the dough out as for pies. Fit the circular pieces into patty pans and bake until light brown. Pour the liquid from a can of peas, wash them slightly, and put them over the fire with only enough water to keep them from burning. Cook un- til dry. Prepare a white sauce as follows: Three tablespoonful's of butter and one hearing table- spoonful of floor. Mix well to- gether and add one pint of hot milk and boil_ until thick. Place each crust on a small plate and fill with peas. Pour osier the white sauce and servo liot. These are appetiz- ing and delicious and will be sure bo please all who like peas. Ragout Beef.—Cut two pounds of real coarse beef into dice, fry five minutes in hot dripping fat, in the same fat two minced onions, six small green peppers, or fire larger ones, wliiolt have been parboiled, then cooled before they are minced. A teaspoonful of minced chives, three large tomatoes, peeled and sliced; six chopped olives; and a teaspoonful of sweet herbs, season with pepper; and when the mixture has cooled five minutes add a tea- spoonful of vinegar. Turn all in- to a saucepan, cover closely, and stew an hour or until the meat is in bits. This is nice. Cottage Salad.—Put one quart of thick sour milk in a clean bag to drain over night do not cook the milk; it is much better without and does not all go to whey. In the morning take the curds and put 1n cold bowl and adcl one saltspoon of salt and a dash of pepper and one-half cupful of sweet creast. Toss all lightly with a silver fork, put on crisp lettuce leaves, and set on ice until ready to serve. Souffle of Rice.—Cook four table- spoonfuls of rice in a quart of milk with four tablespoonfuls of sugar. When done remove from the fire, incl when cooled, but still warm, add to.. it four yolks of eggs, six Whites beaten to a stiff froth, and a tablespoonful of vanilla. Mix well and pour into a deep buttered fire,. proof dish, Sprinkle powclered su- gar on the top :and set it in a good oven. Leave it until it has risen, then serve immediately, CI1SANBJ21tEx RECIPES. Cranberry Jelly.—Cook one quart of cranberries. in one cupful of water over the fire for 'ten minutes. Rub through a sieve, add one cup- ful of sugar and stir until the me. gar 15 dissolved, then peer into jelly glasses. This should not be' allowed to boil or it will not jell. Cranberry Sance —Wash one quart of cranberries, then put them in o, saucepan with one quart of water; let them simmer gently mi - tit each cranberry bursts open. Re- move, the cover of the pan, acid We cupfuls of sugar, and let them boil for twenty minntns without the' cover, The cranberries met never ie, stirred from the time thee are Placed c ''r nc 0n c fire. 1 d Lh i This is an mi - failing "recipe for the most, delici- our: preparation of cranberries, It is good with turkey and game. Cranberry Tart Pie. ---Pick one quart of cranberries free from all imperfections, put in a saucepan; add one pint of water, one pour•'. of sugar, and 81131001' gently until oft; then mash them with a silver spoon until smooth; some prefer them not mashed, or. rub through a colander to free them frown the skins: Turn out in a shallow pan to get quite cold. Line pie plates with •thin puff paste; fill them with cooked cranberries, and lay strips of paste across the top. Brushover with beaten egg acid bake quickly in a hot oven'. Cranberry and .Mice Jelly. -Boil and press the fruit, strain the juice into a saucepan, and by degrees mix in with it as much rice flour as will, i when boiled, thicken to a jelly. Boil it gently, stirring all tate time. Be- fore removing from_ the fire add four tablespoonfuls of sugar. Pour. in mold. When firm turn out and serve with cream and powdered sugar.• Preserved Cranberries. — Wash the cranberries and put them into a jar with two cupfuls of sugar. Set the jut in a pan of water and let it boil gently for three hours. Done this way, they will keep indefinitely and are delightful to oat with bread and butter. The juice prepared this way makes a fine drink for feverish patients. Cranberry and Apple Pie.—Peel, core and slice five large cooking apples. Pub a layer at the bottom of a pin dish. Sprinkle with su- gar. Next put in a layer of cran- berries, and more apples and cran- berries until the dish is full. Mois- ten with half a cupful of water. Cover Rith a nice short crust, brushed over with beaten egg. Bake the pie for about an hour in a mod- erate oven. This pie is nice served with custard. Custard.—Boil one pint of milk wftli the rind of a lemon ; sweeten to taste, and, add the beaten yolks of four eggs. Stir over the fire until the eggs thicken. Do not boil, strain, and let cool Cranberry Pudding Baked.—Pour boiling water on oneliiirrt of bread- crumbs; melt one tablespoonful of butter and stir in it. When the ; broad is softened add two eggs well beaten and stir into the bread - crumbs. Add ono pint of stewed cranberries and sweeten to taste. Bake in a well buttered dish until firm. Serve with stowed cranber- ries or with sweet sauce. USEFtTL HINTS. • Clean ribbons and light kid gloves with benzine. No needle book is complete with- out a pocket for papers of needles. Fish scales are easily removed if boiling water is poured over them. Eyelet embroidery is very dainty in light blue. or pink or rose color on white. Clean white ostrich feathers in warm soapsuds and rinse in water a little blued. If the washing is done at home, always hang the clothes on the line the wrong side out. If the color has been taken out of silks by fruit stains, ammonia will usually restore it. Steel dress ointments should al- ways be kept_inpowdered starch to prevent their rusting. Always hang the clothes one has been wearing in the air for a few minutes before putting them away. A teaspoonful of kerosene added to starch gives a fine gloss to cloth- ing and prevents starch from sticking while ironing. Save fine coal ash from beneath grates, sift it, and put it in a tin. It is invaluable for scouring all kinds of kitelr'en utensils. Neter put on new gloves while the hands are wet or damp. If troubled with dump hands, it is well to powder them before trying on the gloves. Milk puddings for children will be far more nutritious if a table spoonful of finely chopped suet be etrrred in. Neither butter nor eggs need be added,. Get a small -sized hook and fasten to the inside of your ,pantry floor and you will find it a very ]randy place fur your bills, slips from thes;. grocery store, memoranda, etc, If'a little ammonia '1 'put on the bites of wasps, spiders and att. other Poisonous bleed bites, it Will nen- tralize the poison and prevent sore- ness and swelling. Clean white slippers with a piece' of flannel dipped in benzine, and if they are too ntuclt worn to clean nicely, they can be painted over with liquid gold or bronze. Some housekeepers never think of scalding out all the spouges once in a while and washing the hnt-nir bottle in strong soap suds, We betta:r to be on the safe si.lr, fiionges espa:ciahy aro tine gorrn collector's, MUCH - SOUGHT- FOR ML PETROLEUM SCUM FOUND ON ALBERTA. 013,11.EKS, `'.Ra ttali'iug Oil field is Located 1H'osty Mlles South of Plusher- , Greets. We hear couhider'able talk these days wine.regard to the piiaaibili- • ties of Alberta 45 a great oilfield, This peovir1ce's limitless supply of .,o,,,2, which apparently underlies all sections of Alberta, together with the, natural gas which is such a feature at Medicine Hat and at Lethbridge, certainly indicates that petroleum too may exist in vast ahbl torranean stores, In . fact it has long bean definitely known that oil does exist in several°lopalities, OIL ON THE WATER. I rse Trap ' 1 pandodors travelling through the traders foothills of western eel- berta years ago discovered the pre- sence of oil, and early prospectors noticed the greasy •scum that float- ed on the creeks and sloughs of a certain neighborhood at the foot of the Rockies. They skin -lined it from the surface, gathered it in pans, and with a • very rough refining, found that the greasy green deposit would ignite, THE FIRST DRILL, Some thirty years ago several men of the district got togerner and determined to investigate. So a drilling, apparatus was procured from the east at very considerable cost and a derrick was set up in a likely spot, and boring operations begun. But work had not long pro- ceeded when it was abruptly put a stop : to. A pr;fi through the hills oneairie day andre aswept few hours later nothing remained of the boring plant but a few charred tim- bers. It was not replaced. Opera- tions had not given results. For a number of years nothing more of importance was done in the way of prospecting. It was premature in a sparsely settled country like Al- berta where practically the only in- dustry was cattle raising. Along, however, about 1901, when the big rush to the Canadian -west really. set in, interest in the oilfields was reviewed. A stock. company was formed, up-to-date machinery was purchased and operations once more started. I 'COULDN'T GET A FLOW, Considerable boring was done. Now and then a very slight flow of oil oozing up through the bore -hole 'had by its appearance reassured the proprietors,who kept on drilling. But the trickles of oil proved to he only pockets or the accumulations in the bore due to leakage. The main flow they could never strike, the much -hoped-for gusher which was to make all the shareholders rich was never discovered,' and the source from which the seepage of oil comes is still a mystery—hidden perhaps thousands of feet below the rocks or perhaps only a hundred feet beneath the surface, and only within a stone's throw of the labori- ously wrought bore in whose depths much good money vanished. The oil exists in quantity somewhere near, but that is all the censolation the stockholders have. This tantalizing oil field is locat- ed,some forty miles south of Pin- cher Creek. SOME FUTILE EFFORTS. Several efforts to find the where- abouts of petrolum and natural gaa have been set on foot in Northern Alberta, at or near. Edmonton; but so far without success. Similar in- dications to those in the southern part of the province occur, but the various wells that have been sunk have failed to reveal anything of real importance, Further north, in the Peace Riv- er country, projects are on hand to sink wells for the much -sought- after oil. Indications thus far, are better than in Southern Alberta. 'F-- — A NATIVE PRODUCT, Sometimes the thought that is most labored for proves most elu- sive. Many persons who believe that they can say what they mean are surprised by this discovery in trying to Compose a concise, effec- tive letter, or, advertisement, or after-dinner speech, o1• even a tele- gram. The commonplace iuserip- tiq,ns which may often be read on medals, and public monuments and tombstones, were no doubt chosen after much thought, and in despair of the inspiration that failed to come. The inhabitants of a French village built a bridge. It was a fine structure, and ought to be de- corated with a suitable inscription. The brightest minds of the village grappled with the problem, but no- thing quite expressed the pride rind satisfaction of the townspeople. The tablet that Was finally put up read, "This bridge was made here." A NEAR -RELATION. "Pa, why do you oall Uncle Entitle a. near -relation 2" "Because he's se close with hie money."