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The Seaforth News, 1917-05-31, Page 6The Bride's e Or, The Adventures of Captain Fraser CIIAPTERi XXIII,---(Cont'd. ) Joe, with a troubled eye in the three - tion of the cabin, murmured that it did him credit, and Mr, Green made a low, hissing noise, intended to signify ad- miration. Flower, with a cheery smile, look- ed round the deck. "Where's Fraser?" he inquired, Ries ashore, sir," said Joe, hastily, "I don't know when he'll be back." "Never mind, I'll wait,' was the reply. "George was telling me he is to be married on Thursday: Joe gasped and c"ed him elosely. "So I've 'eard, sir." "Arid Captain Baarber's married, too, George tells me, said Flower. "I i suppose that's right?" So I've 'eard, sir," said Joe, again. Flower turned and paced a little UP and down the deck, deep in thought, He had arrived in London three hours before to find that Poppy had left her old lodgings without leaving any clue as to her whereabouts. Then he had gone on to the Wheelers' without any result, so far as he was concerned, al- though the screams of the unfortunate Mrs, Wheeler were still ringing in his ears. I'll go down below and wait," he said, stopping before the men, "Tell Fraser I'm there, or else he'll be startled. I nearly killed poor old George. The man's got no pluck at all," He moved slowly towards the cabin and Poppy, leaving the men exchang- ing glances of hopeless consternation. Then, as he turned to descend, the des- perate Joe ran up and laid a detaining hand 01. his sleeve. "You can't go down there," he whispered, and dragged him forcibly away, "Why not?" demanded the other, struggling. "Let go, you fool." He wrenched himself free, and stood gazing angrily at the excited seaman. `"there'd a lady clown there," said the hatter, in-explanntidon. "Weil, I shan't eat her," said the indignant Flower, "Don't you put your hands on me again, my lad, or yeti 11 repent it. Who is It , Joe eyed him hopelessly, and, with a dint idea of putting off the discov- ery as long as possible, mysteriously beckoned him forward. "Who is it?" asked the puzzled Flower, advancing a pace or two, - The seaman hesitated, Then a sud- den inspiration, born of the memories of last year's sproceedings, seized him, and he shook, with the brilliancy of it [Te looked significantly at Mr. Green, and his voice trembled with excite- ment • "The lady who used to come down to the Foam asking for Mr, Robinson," he stammered. "What?" said the dismaye.i Flower, coming briskly forward and interpos- ing two masts, the funnel, and the gal- ley between himself and the cabin. "Who on earth didn't you say so be- , fore?" "Well, I didn't know what to do, sur," said .Toe, humbly; "it ain't for the likes of me to interfere." Flower knit his brows, and tapped the deck with his fe,ot, "What's she doing down there?" he I said, irritably; "she's not going to ;marry Fraser, is she?" Joe gulped. "Yessir," he said, promptly. "Yessir," saki Mr. Green, with an intuitive feeling that a lie of such pro- portions required backing. Flower stood in amaze, pondering this situation, and n grin slowly broke the corners of his mouth. "Don't tell Fraser I've been here," he said, at length. "No, sir," said Joe, eagerly. "I'11 see him ht a day or two," said Flower, "after he's married.- You un- derstand me, Joe?" This Sum :er keep your canvas and Buckskin Shoes L X1V^# A and USE r A PURE WHITE THAT WILL NOT RUB OFF, F'ut up in liquid forrn,the only satisfactory way to clean White shoes, belts, hairnets, etc. Best for babies' shoes TRY A BOTTLE TO -DAY. 15a. WORTH (DOUBLE. TA=T caMm UE M&63'u'T1 BECEN. "Yessir," said Joe, again, "Shall I put you Ashore, sit'?" He was almost (hoeing with impati °nee lest Fraser or Poppy should spoil hie plans by hutting in An appearance, Ibut before Flowercould reply Mr. Green gave n startled exclamation, and the captain, with a readiness born of his adventures of the last year, promptly vanished down the forecastle ns Mlea Tyrell appeared on deck, Joe closed the scuttle, and, with despair gnawing at his vitals, sat on it. Uncone ious of the interest she was exciting, Poppy Tyrell, who had tired of the solitude of the cabin, took a, sent on a camp -stool, and, folding her hands in her lap, sat enjoying the peace and calm of the summer even- ing. Joe enw defeat in the very mo- ment of victory; even while he set the garrulous Tommy might be revealing State secrets to the credulous Flower. "Get her down below," he whispered, ilereely, to Mr. Green. "Quick!" "His friend stared at Win aghast, but made no movement. He looked at the unconscious Poppy, and hen back at the mouthing figure seated on the scuttle. Ilia brain was numbed. Then a little perf'urnttance on Charlie's part a week or two before, which had cost that gentlernan his berth, oeeurred to !nim, and he moved slowly forward. For a moment the astonished Joe gazed at him in wrathful bewilder- ment; then his brow cleared, and his old estimate of his friend was revived again. Mi. (.been lurched rather than walked, and, getting as far as the gal- ley, steadied himself with one hand, and stood, with a foolish smile, sway- ing lightly in the breeze. From the galley he got with great care to the side of the ship facing Poppy, and clutching the shrouds, beamed on her amiably, The girl gave one rapid glance at him, nrlcl then, as he tottered to the wheel and hung on by the spokes, turned heft head away. What it cost the well-bred Mr. Green to stagger as be came by her again and then roll helplessly at her feet, will neve: be known, and he groaned in spirit as the girl, with one scornful glance in hie direction, rose quietly and went below again, Satisfied that the coast was clear he rose to bis feet and signalled bur- rledly to Joe, then he mounted sentry over the companion, grinning feebly at the success of his manoeuvres as he heard a door closed and locked below. "You pull me round to the wheat Joe," said Flower, as he tumbled hur- riedly into the boat. "I don't want to run into Fraser, and I just want to give old George the tip to keep quiet for a day 01' two." The seaman obeyed readily, and ex- el.enged a triumphant glance with Mr, Green as they shot by the steamer's stern. His invention wile somewhat tried by Flower's questions on the way to the wharf, but he answered them satisfactorily, and left hint standing on the jetty imparting to George valuable thoughts on the maxim that speech is silver and sil- ence is golden: Joe tried a 'tew of the principal points with Tommy upon his returnrn thea or us - Mg teener, necessity f to the sv the is to ing compliments instead ofa a ship's boy being very galling to Itis; ,proud nature. "You I Ue a good boy like you always 'ave been, Tommy," he said, with a. kindly smile, "and don't breathe a word about wet's 'appened this even- ' ing, and 'ere's .tu tanner for you to "' preparing for the table. Have them I perfectly dry, Never pick on a wet day. Spread the beans out on plat- ters and give a good covering of salt. Lel; them stand overnight, The next morning pacts in glass_ jars, or in, coveted crock petting a weight on top of the beans, When required for use take from the oroelc as many as are needed and soak them overnight in water and then boil us fresh beans. They require a little longer cooking than fresh green beans. "Ma," said a discouraged little urchin, "I ain't going to school any more," "Why, dear?" tenderly in- quired his mother. "'Cause 'tain't no use. I eau never learn to spell, The teacher keeps changing words on me all the time," JIMEZMILEMMIUMMEanzo USE Roil Self Sealers - spend—a whole 'annex, Tommy bit it carefully, and, placing it in his pocket, whistled thought- ' fully. I "Fill your pipe out o' that, young 'un,' said Mr. Green, proffering his pouch with a flourish. I The boy complied, and putting a few reserve charges in his pocket, looked • up at him shrewdly. "Is it very partikler?" lie inquired, softly. ` Pan'tikler?" repeated Joe. "I ' should think it is. He can't think 'ow, paM Greentshs his head. , ook hi "It's worth more than a tanner, then," said Tommy, briskly. i (To be continued.) N. B.:—The following 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. Have the • jars , .---:1, air -tight with new rubber rings. ' Wash them thoroughly and sterilize by boiling or baking them for half an !tour. 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 fort; or spoon down to break up any air spaces. After being sure that no air is left in the jar, while 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 -I berries will keep if prepared in the same way. The success of these fruits depends) on having the fruit very fresh and the j.a's air -tight and properly sterilized. To Dry Cherries. Stone the cherries and spread them out in shallow dishes or platters (the dishes must be crockery, not tin), let- ting the juice remain in the dish with the cherries. Alow them to stand for en yo . buy Still r k for the, edLomond 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). USE 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 calves or puddings pre- pare in the same way but sprinkle, over diem a large handful of sugar and allow them to dry. Dried Apples. Windfalls and apples 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 sunlight'the cherries and apples could be (Hee_ in it. Of course, neither cherries nor ap- ples must ever be left out in the rain if dried out of doors. Beans Preserved For Winter Use In Salt. String green beans and cut up as if for the Haile Canning of to Vegetables n Frui ,and Meats T., R. ROSS GAN 00. 580 Slag St. W. - Toronto, 5 4 60YRt M S 01.11 7000510 A fraternal and Insurance society that protects its members. In accordance with Ontario Government Standard. 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Ask your dealer to show you the Fleet Foot line— you'll find exactly what you want—and the prices are ce half, a third and even less, than equally attractive leather boots would cost. `x(141055011 RUBS tiBBER SYS10 °IATED 204 Artificial Coloring of Sugar ohih to y by t e Govern. n lent .IIAM ND ST. . L `w1 i\C •' GRAN MANED S 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 toferment, or prevented jellies from setting, because St. Lawrence Red Diamond Granulated is free from the organic impurities which cause these troubles. ,Vuy a / 00 lb. bag of St. Lawrence Red Diamond Granulated now and have a supply of the hest sugar at hand ,for every purpose. Sold also to many other sizes and styles of packages. ST. LAWRENCE SUGAR REFINERIES LiMITED, 3-4-17 MOIMOUIVOMMIll MONTREAL. OR many years the Canadian Public has been eating Artif3C<c�ll�r 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, ing the coloring of sugar, and in cases where it is found, prosecution pro- ceedings will be entered under the Adulteration of Foods Act. 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-. We Wish the Public to Know that we Have Never Used Coloring Matter in Lantic Pure Cane Sugar andNever 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 750,900 lbs. of Pure Cane Sugar each clay. The reason for this enormous busi- ness is not hard to explain, It means that the discriminating consumer has learned by Actual use that Lantic Pure Cane Sugar is superior to all others. I-Iavingerected the most modern sugar refinery in the world, costing over 54,000,000, we steadfastly adhered to our origin 1 policy of making only abiblute y Pure Cane Sugars of highest qua tty>', in which NQ PE= An) usft.,p iJLTRA.VAUNE B U J'S T7SED y0 ANILXNE DYES 1 R S.410 1V0 t'EGETA13Lhl DYES A .'ED 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. The recent action of the Govern- mentlias since vindicated our judge meat. Look for the Red Ball Trade -mark To be absolutely certain of get- ting Lantic Pure Cane Sugar, see that the Red Ball Trade-marlc is on every bag or c.sxton, Itis our guaranty to you of Canada's Purest Sugar. Your grocer has Lantic Sugar in stock or will get it for you if you insist: Montreal, Que. Atlantic Sugar Refineries, Limited ;St. John, N.B.` 126 MIT"'[''il'''b3 BRITISH TROOPS IN LE LANDS OVERCOMING '11X11 TURK AND 1,'IiE CLIMATJI. Victorious' March of Modern Armies By Moses's Route Into the Promised Laud. "On the Sd our gunboats proceeded up the river and began 10,throw shells into the Gardeli of Eden." Those 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 writer last .month, In the very first menthe of the w01tlto British army the I advanced topoint wheat: the Ti- gris gris and Euphrates Rivers join, and there, where the Garden of .Eden is supposed to have bean, they shelled the town of Kurtlah and captured it, 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 oV'war. As these words are written tho 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 arnied 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 fees men know where the fighting is being ,done and how. Climate and Enemy. Those who do ]crow 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 ander the blazing 'sun and steams un- der torrential rains, the British army has been fighting magnificently. Un- der their German leaders the Turks have fought well, but they fought in a land which is familiar to them. The men from Lancashire and the Mid- 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. The .war in the lands of the Bible can be divided into three parts. Taken hu 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 hurnan race in Babylonia and Mesopotamia. The 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 past, 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 coentry 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 detachment's marched over the high ground and caught sight of the land below. ss. 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 o4 the trees were flashes of crim- son, -blue and yellow, the anemones and crocuses and lilies and other flow- ers. It was the 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 hacl taken a longer route and reached Palestine from the east and the north, But -to both it looked the same. From Mt. Pisgah or from Rafa, the Land of Promise is the beauty spot of Syria, Bible Associations. Just beyond Rafa the land begins to be rich hi 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 Templars 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 doors of the gate of the city awl the two posts, and went away with-thhem, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders and car- ried then up to the top on a hill that is before Hebron." This hill, generally described as a mound nowadays, but actually at a consUe'rlthle elevation, is called Ali Muntar, From it the ob- server of the Battle of Gaza saw the lines forming for ('he attack. The in- fantry sent up a line of dust clouds; the cavalry another, denser and high - 01' still, so that the observer could see neither horse nor man, and only ' the snap of the rifle and of the machine gust told him that this was not another battle for the fertile plain between Phi:istino and Is'aelite,