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The Brussels Post, 1917-6-7, Page 6Between o sh ' 9 OR, A DECLARATION OF WAR, J CHAPTER V,—(Cont'd,) been ailing had principally transpired While the pony phased its way 1 through Mrs, Watson's complaints of among the boulders, and the dainty, not being properly attended to—but little figure of the pink -faced priest, : she had been a sick -nurse for so long with the eyes of a girl and the gravitylthat imagination refused to picture of a judge, still hovered before John's her as a patient. When, after a few mental vision, he continued to hreek j days' illness, and without malting any pressed occasionally verged on brutal -1 do better. Auntie never bullied me ity, at least ail danger of misunder the way she bullied her, I'm sul;e I sttrndrng was effectually done away. shall be an excellent sick -nurse" with, j "I'm sure you would," smiled John In delightfully plain words her aunt abstractedly, "But what's the nee of proposed to Ellu a hlugirfn, if John discussing your talents iu that direc- DI`Darmell wuulri give up his living' tion, since the whole think it impos- ment in Glasgow, she declared ierselR Ella sat up quite straigh upon her at Ardloch, and seek for an appoint- Bible." 1 ready not only to afford to ,the couple sola• the hospitality of her house, but like- "Impossible, John? You surely for - wise to assure to Ella the ultimate' get what you're saying, What's there possessiion of the two thousand 11111P sfhie about it?" 1 pounds which constituted her fortune, "But don't you see that this involves a$ well as of the house itself, repre- my giving up my work here?" senting at least another thousand, ani "Well?" she asked defiantly. i the sole condition that her niece should Shat s a thing that, of course, I "look after" her in the various ways caIn the fever of her excitement Ella wlrich her unfortunate health required, It was, in fact, the vacant position of sick -nurse she was offering her, unpaid had resolved on a for the present, but with the money patience. It could not held out as a bribe at the end; and ctn..be that reason should net triumph in dently Mrs. Watson considered that, the end. She even forced herself to by her readiness to take the baby into lean back again amongst her cushions. the bargain—whose wants might rea- "But, John," she argued, with labor- sonably be eu sidered es dangerous ed gentleness, though her wide mouth rivals to her own—she was acting in a was twitching a little ominously al-� particularly handsome and generous ready, "nobody wants you to give up your work. Of course you will go on There was gentleness too—of anoth- er r. so t—in John's k f r ha the 1 ad. s eo e "it is not to the Glasgow folk I have been called, it is -to my own folk. I know how to speak to them. How do I know whether words would be given working—whether in Glasgow or, here, what difference can that make? Are there not, well—things to do, souls to save there as well as here?" me for the others? This is my place. I should be betraying my call if I left it—an unfaithful servant, not worthy of another appointment—and neither would I get it." "That's a mere idea, John dear, just because you're so fond of your own • comae... And of course you would get another appointment—perhaps not Immediately, but in no very long time. An exchange can perhaps be managed, The Bishop will help you he is so kind; and when he hears the circum- stances of the case—" "What circumstances?" (To be continued.) his head over the meaning of that j fuss whatever about it, she quietly de -1 smile. It could not be, surely, that part -ed this life, astnnishment was the, that funny little man was actually uppermost feeling. Her mother her - laughing at him? And with what rea_ 1 self seemed quite as much aggrieved j son. sines, most obviously, the laugh, as grieved, and evidently, principally, was on his (John's) side, exercised in mind as to where to take Even while he was sitting between la sick nurse from. The result of these; Ella's bed and the baby -girl's cradle,' mental researches was contained in the; his mind darted back once or twice to;letter. Father Minter. He could nut regret; It Aga at the end of another long, the meeting. Even he caught himself day of ubsence that John, returning le ver a few o uc an run"rv, nun a sittin u s' o to conversation erg upt a he sofa, with I v „atin mit br h eyes, n ht not have t g a e,g 5 , proved interesting; for something in : heightened colorand evidently in a the look of those straight and clear simmer of impatience. grey eyes made him fancy that, de -1 "This looks like progress!' he said,) spite all differences of faith, they! as he kissed her, disregardful of the might possibly have found some things' open letter in -her hand. "We'll be i to say to each other. (having you about soon." i * * * :N * * "Ole, you'll be having me about at It is probable that the appearance once, Jchn, I've had such a grand piece' of the small Julia 'Ella had been care- of news! It's made me feel quite f ful to select a name not indigenous to strong again. Oh, I've been counting, the district) would have served to keep the minutes till you came!" the eyes of her parents longer closed •'A piece of news in that letter?" he. to their real position towards each asked incredulously, for he could not other, had not an unlooked-for event imagine the post -bag bringing any - hurried on a discovery which, sooner thing which could disturb him greatly, or inter, had to come. either pleasurably or otherwise. Did Ella was still partially an the sofa nit his world lie close around him? when there arrived a letter from Gies- "Yes; here, read it? Oh, I do won-' gow, which, harmless though its ap- der what you -will say? But of course pearance might he, nevertheless con- tained a moral bomh--destined to shatter a good many dreams both of husband and wife. A wee!: earlier this letter had been preceded by a piece of news which, be- ing of a mortuary character, ought to be defined as sad, although borne by Ella, despite her still delicate state, with considerable composure, That sired on the score of clearness. If for some time past poor Fanny had the frankness with which it was ex - won tired derm'r � 1 t d 1 ] f E1 ,, a 1 m re b min you can only say one thing. It's from my aunt. You will be astonished." Resignedly ,John took the sheet she held towards him—Mrs, Watson had; never appealed to more than his sense; had almost sprung up, but restrained herself in time, remembering that she Ella breathlessly watching John's face while he read, did not I.no • Tl what t to make of its undisturbed indiffer- ence. "Yes, I am astonished—very much astonished," he said et the end, as he quietly folded up the sheet. "What- ever could have put such an idea into your aunt's •head?" "It's a very natural idea, surely. Poor auntie needs someone to look after her, and I'm her nearest rela- tion." Ella was on the defensive already, armed for the struggle without which John would probably not think it right to yield, if only out of regard for his principles, "But you would never even have had the strength for nursing her. Fanny was much stronger than you, I am sure, and yet it killed her•." "That's only because she did not know how to manage. Poor Fanny wasn't at all clever. I know I shall of Christian charity—and bent his head to the task. The writing was cramped, but legible, and the meanings it,elt left nothing whatever to be de 1k2,+rizr. , a m�yvs Ira This Summer keep your Canvas and BracksMn Shoes OLEA an d ,ytlq H I ,_Meeeat ll .vas , USE A PURE WHITE THAT WILL NOT RUB OFF, Put up In liquid form, the only satisfactory way to clean white shoos, belts, helmets, etc. Bestfor babies' shoes TRY A BOTTLE TO-OAY, ilii. WORTH ROUBLE. 1.$8E CAME on tvera.. amens. ':W.•1Grrd 1Y .. W:�Br!•t. F ..... a N, B.;—The fol owing recipes for canning fruits and vegetables for win- ter use are issued by the Women's War Time Thrift Committee. To Keep Rhubarb For Winter Use Without Cooking or Sugar. IJave the jars perfectly air -tight with new rubber rings. Wash them thoroughly and sterilize by boiling or baking them for half an hour. Cut the rhubarb up as if for stewing and fill the jars as full as possible, then fill to overflowing with cold 'water which has been previously boiled for half an hour and cooled. Run a Park or spoon down to break up any air spaces, After being sure that no air is left in the jar, white the jar is overflowing seal down tightly. Put away in a cool dark place to keep. Handle or move the jars as little as possible. We have been told that gooseber- ries, red currants and very fresh blue- berries will keep if prepared in the same way. The success of these fruits depends on having the fruit very fresh and the j..rs air -tight and properly sterilized, To Dry Cherries. Stone the cherries and spread them out in shallow dishes or platters (the dishes must be .:rockery, not tin), let - yon. ny Sugar -- 10 for t It is your guarantee that the sugar is all pure cane of the highest quality,—that the weight is exact, that the grains are either coarse, medium or fine,—as you may have chosen— (your dealer can meet your choice). e U RED 1 EAS D ST. .! .E GRANULATE SUG for every purpose, but especially for those which exact the best. FOR JAMS AND JELLIES St. Lawrence sugars have stood the test of time and have never caused preserves to ferment; or prevented jellies from setting, because St. Lawrence Red Diamond Granulated is free from the organic impurities which cause these troubles. ally a 100 lb, bag of Si. Lawrence Ted 'Diamond Granulated now and have a supply of the best sugar at hand for every purpose. Sold also in many other sizes and styles of packages. ST, LAWRENCE SUGAR REFINERIES LIMITED, e MONTREAL, 5.4•x7 ting the juice remain in the dish with the cherries. Alow them to stand for a week or longer in the sun, covering with a netting to keep off flies, until they are, thoroughly dried. Pack away in cotton bags or pasteboard boxes. When wanted for use they may be stewed or made into tarts. If the cherries are intended to be used as raisins for cakes or puddings pre- pare in the same way but sprinkle over them a large handful of sugar and allow them to dry, Dried Apples. Windfalls and app:es that will not keep may be dried for winter use. Pare, core, and cut in slices, and spread out on clean new boards or home-made racks to dry, covering with a netting to keep off the flies. About a week will make them brown and dry enough to keep. If there is an empty upper room in the house with plenty of sanlight the cherries and apples could be drier: in it, Of course, neither cherries nor ap- pins must ever be left out in the rain if dried out of doors. Beams Preserved For Winter Use In Salt. String green beans and cut up ds if preparing for the table. Have them perfectly dry. Never pick on a wet day. Spread the beans out on plat - tors and give a good covering of salt. Let thorn stand overnight. The next morning pack in glass jars, or in a covered crock putting a weight on top of the beans. When required for use take from the creek as many as are needed and soak their. overnight in water and then boil as fresh beans. They require a little longer cooking than fresh green beans. Do not neglect salting When cattle go on pasture, USE Ross Self Sealers for the Home Canning of Fruits, Vegetables and Meats a. P 33055 O z 8N 00. 6 GC Mart ! g 6 t. W. Toronto `'- Cataloieno mai]oil fano • � , Buy Dire.t ati Rock bottom rioou } - ' ry "/ a'y 'J . F� r -3 —•" r, (lave Prom ao "/u a -e 505 05OTTS ITIO Kam. atol 0100. TO1toNTo �,a, A fraternal and fnsuraece aociety that rotocts Ito member, In aceordanceswith tiro ntario Government Standard. Sick and mural benefit, optional. Authorized to obtain members and charter lodges in ovary Province in Canada, Purply Canadian, safe. sound and oeoao. mice!. If there la no local lodge of Chosen Friends 7n your district, apply direct to any of the following (Accra; Dr.7,W,Edwards, M,P. W. F. Manta o. Gland Councilor, Grand Recorder W. P. Campbell, 11J. H. 011 M.D., p P Grand organizer. CrandMcdkai. HAMILTON • ONTARIO BRITISH TROOPS IN BIBLE LANDS OVERCOMING THE TUItK AND THE CLIMATE. Victorious March of Modern Armies By Moses's Route Intothe Promised Land. "On the 3d our gunboats proceeded up tine river and began to throw shells into the Garden of Eden." These words are a statement of fact, a true record of this war, although they have never appeared in any offi- cial communique, says an English I writer last month. In the very first months of the war the British army advanced to the point where the Ti- gris and Euphrates Rivers join, and there, , where the Garden of Eden is -su used t o have been, they11 >:s. shelled the town of K • urnah and captured i P d t , and the British flag was hoisted over the Garden of Eden, Since then no part of the Holy Lands has been free from the turmoil of war. ,,As these words are written the British army is smashing forward up the way of the land of the Philis- tines and has reached Canaan. The cedars of Lebanon have waved their branches over a Turkish army, Mount Carmel is an armed camp and the Temple of Solomon has become a hos- pital base, The names which we learned in Sunday school were old when history was young. To -day they figure in the reports of a minor thea- tre of war, and few men know where the fighting is being done and how. Climate and Enemy. Those who do know agree that if any war can justify the desecration of the holy places, the heroism of this war does justify it. In desert and wilderness, in a country which roasts under the blazing sun and steams un- der torrential rains, the British army has been fighting magnificently. Un- der their German Ieaders the Turks have fought well, but they fought in a land which is familiar to them. The men from Lancashire and the Miele - lands, from Scotland and from New Zealand fought against the climate more than against the Turk, and they seem to have beaten both. In"the Promised Land. WITH SPORT CLOTHES That's the vogue, this year -- to have , one's shoes in harmony with the ,sport suit, or outing skirt and sweater. SUE SHOES are the most complete line of summer footwear ever made. The FIeet Foot trademark goes on shoes for every summer need—for work and play—fop men, women and children. Ask your dealer- to show you the Fleet Foot line— you'll find exactly what you want—anti the prices are a hall; ca third and even less, than equally attractive leather toots would cost. U 5GIPTE0 R280fRe 204 Artificial Coloiring of Sugar a s r}�:.ibite . by the Goverriment OR many years the Canadian Public has been eating Artificially Colored Sugars. Government reports show that some refineries have used Ultramarine Blue to make their granulated sugar look better than it actually is. Others made use of Aniline and Vegetable Dyes to give a brilliant appearance to their soft or yellow sugars. The use of dyes or coloring matter of any kind is unnecessary in refining Cane Sugar. This is emphasized in a notification sent to all refiners by the Dominion Government prohibit- ing the coloring of sugar, and in cases where it is found, prosecution pro- ceedings will be entered under the Adulteration of Foods Act. We Wish the Public to Know that we Have Never Used Coloring Matter in Lantic Pure Cane Sugar and Never Will Lantic Pure Cane Sugar was first put on the market about two years ago. Since that time over 200,000,000 lbs. have been consumed by the Canadian Public, and we are now turning out 750,000 lbs. of Pure Cane Sugar each day. The reason for this enormous busi- ness Isnot hard to explain. It means that the cliscriminatneg consumer has learned by actual use that Lantic Pure Cane Sugar is superior to all others, 1Javhrgerectod the most modern sugar refinery in the world, costing over $4,000,000, we steadfastly adhered to our original policy of making only absolutely Pure Cane Sugars of highest quality, in which NO BEETS ARF USED NO ULTRA MA RINE BLUE'S USED N4 ANILXP,F VIES ARE US1W ' NO VEGETABLE DYES ARE USED During the last two years we were told that we could increase our business in cer- tain sections of Canada, if we would color our yellow soft sugars, as the public were accustomed to the more brilliant color, We refused and are glad we did so. 'Tire recent action of the Govern- ment has since vindicated our judg- ment. -Look for the Red Ball Trade -mark To be absolutely certain of get- ting Lantic Pure Carte Sugar, see that the Red Ball Trade -mark is on every bag or carton, It is our S guaranty to you of Canada's Purest gar, Your grocer has Lemic Sugar lit stock or will get it for you if you Insist. Montreal, Qao. Atlantic Sugar Refineries, Limited 'St. John,1U3. _.. .. _ ..., 115, The war in the lands of the Bible can be divided into three parts. Taken in biblical order, they are the British advance from Bagdad, the Turkish at- tack on the Suez Canal and the British offensive in Syria. The first is the land where history begins, the birth- place of the human race in Babylonia and Mesopotamia. Tho second is in land of bondage and the third is the promised land. The latest advance under Sir Archi- bald Murray is taking the British troops straight into the heart of Juda- ism and Christianity. The advance started as soon as the danger to the Suez Canal was considered peel, and still goes forward. Following close to the way of the land of the Philistines and hugging the sea, they came to the Wady-el-Arish, frequently mentioned in the Bible as the River of Egypt— the boundary of Canaan on the south. But this geographical boundary failed to impress the soldiers—the country looked the same and the road before them was hard and long. But late in March this year the country began to change as they advanced. No more the miles and miles of monotonous, wearying sand. The country began to roll up into hillocks, and presently, as the troops began to come over the rise, a cheer arose. It came again as fresh detachments marched over the high ground and caught sight of the land below. A Beautiful Country. It lay there, green and fresh as an oasis, with the fields of. unripened bar- ley shining like emerals in the hot sun. Against the green of the grain and of the trees were flashes of crim- son, blue and yellow, the anemones and crocuses and lilies and other flow- ers. It 'rvas tiro Promised Land. As soon as the camp was pitched the men took their horses to the grass, the first good feed since they had be- gun the advance. The troops had come from the west and the south, while the Children of Israel had taken a longer route and reached Palestine from the east and the north. But to both it looked the same, From Mt. Pisgahor from Rafe, the Land of Promise is the beauty spot of Syria. Bible Associations. Just beyond Rafe the land begins to be rich in association with the Bible, Gaza, one of the five cities of the Phil- istines, can be seen from there, and the high minaret of the church built by the Knights Templet's shows high above the dark green grove of trees which surrounds the town. It was here that Joshua fought and here that Samson lifted "the door's of the gate of the city and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders and car- ried thein up to the top on a hill that is before Hebron," This hill, generally described its a mound nowadays, but actually at a coesidorable elevation, is called Ali Muntar, From it the ob- server of the Battle of Gaza saw the lines 'forming for the attack. The in - 6111;17 sent up aline of dust clouds; the cavalry another, denser and high- er' still, so that the observer could see neither horse nor man, and only the snap of the rifle and of the machine gun told him that this was not ariothor battle for the fertile plaits between Pliilietine and Israelite,