ADVERTISER, AND TIMES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1935. I


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THE REDSKIN TRAIL.


Part iV. of our Thrilling Serial. BY GERALD HART.


Even as the pony, an arrow in its


jugular, collapsed beneath him, young Chip leapt irom its back and uttered a peculiar whistle. Mack Prince heard it,, and obediently stopped dead. This unexpected move shot the Sioux over Black Priuee’s head and, with a triumphant whoop, the Crow Indian galloped forward. Then the Crow death-whoop shrilled forth as Bed Bock waved another scalp in the air.


Black Prince trotted up in answer to


Chip's call, and the young frontiersman mounted. Then palelaco and redskin lode away, the -Crow leadiug the two spare captured Sioux ponies. Eventually, after some steady riding, they halted in a coulee where they could light a lire without the llames being seen. Not that Chip believed that any pursuit had started, for lie well knew that Indians preferred to operate in


■ daylight. After a modest supper the two slept,


brother as the Big Chief Xovor-Dic. Now Red Bock is not surprised at his white brother’s daring rescue. Never Die is the greatest of all paleface warriors.” Chip nodded-gravely. Never-Die was the


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Chip ’ knowing that Black Prince, who hated redskins, wojild give the alarm were danger to threaten. The sun had scarcely risen when they were having breakfast. “ Hed Bock is glad to meet his while


20,000 ft. still unclimbed iii tho,Himalayas? Obviously, there is still plenty of scope* in the world for adventurous explorers. The last Mount Everest Expedition was


in 1933. —-H B — A AVON DEREU L 11 OB BY.


vides a most interesting hobby. Two AVe>Jt|houg3iton men, for example, havo built up quite aii amazing collection of tropical fish. The men began with one tank five years ago. Now they havo 5,000 fish of 50 varieties in a specially heated house. Of course, the water in the tanks for these fish needs to bo wanned, and then the fish can be bred. Their beautiful colours cer­ tainly rival the rainbow.


‘ TOY ” RAILWAY CLOSED.


Railway in North Devon closed down, after having been in operation for 43 years. This line was one of Britain’s “ toy ” railways. Its gauge was only 1-ft. ll}-ins. as com-


Recently the Lynton and Barnstaple


Festiniog Railway of North Wales. THEY FILE THEIR TEETH.


name the Indians gave him because of his many amazing escapes from death. “ My brother must hurry back to his


father, for, while 1 was the prisoner of the Sioux dogs, 1 heard’ them boast that they are going to attack Jackson Baneh.” Chip started. Ji\ckson Baneh, where he


lived, was his father’s homestead. “ By jakes!” he shouted.


the Crow. “ Is that


what they’re aimin’ to do?” “ My white brother must hurry,” agreed “ The braves of Swift Arrow,


.It was true what Red Rock had said. Most of liis father’s hands were away, and would not be back for two days vet. Swift Arrow had planned his villainous scheme well. Just before he galloped away. Chip


shouted urging Rod Bock to make all speed to Fort Wcathorhead ami send a rescue party. Then he was gone.


(Docs Chip arrive in time to warn his father? Next week’s “ Children’s Mirror ” will continue this exciting


yarn.) - ■ •t3C3— MOUNT EVEREST AGAIN. In the spring of next year a new ex­


pedition w711 set out to try to climb Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Our own mountains seem like mere ant- heaps when compared with Everest, which is nearly seven times as high as Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain. By the way, did you know that there arc more than eleven hundred peaks of over


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the chief of the Sioux coyotes, will attack without delay. He knows that many of vour father's young men are away.” Chip was already preparing to depart.


pared with the 4-lt. 81-ins.gaugc of the normal railway. Another' railway of similar size is tho


Keeping fish pets in an aquarium pro­ I ,•>ikbhS'afl/.i.l / j'S i1-(I’iiO


with the formalities miring out uf the Cabinet changes—Ministers relinquishing or taking over the seals of office—planned, I understand, to have a further week’s shoot­ ing at Sandringham before Christmas. But the sudden illness and death of the Princess Victoria cut into-his Majesty’s arrange­ ments and it is not certain now what will happen.


The King who wax occupied last week


was that of the State opening by his Majesty of the Houses of Parliament. This is always a spectacular affair, second only to the Trooping of the Colours on the Horse Guards parade ground. So sudden and swift were the course of events and so nearly did they coincide with the actual opening of Parliament that the exact course to pursue after the royal death was in some doubt, there being no precedents to clarify the situation. In such circumstances, however, there is


Another event which had to he cancelled


no hesitation in creating a new precedent. What happened will now he familiar to readers. At the time of forwarding this despatch the new* piogramme had not been announced.


One of the fiercest of the Abyssiniau


nations is the Afar, who dwell in Danakil. Their country lias never been properly ex­ plored by white men, owing to the Afar’s reputation for savagery. They are fierce warriors and never ask for, or give, mercy. Many of them file their teeth. Tho


men allow their hair to grow into a fuzzy mop. but hoys cither have their heads shaved or their hair cut very short.


OTJR. PUZZLE CORNER. HIDDEN COUXTRIES.


away? 2. Wc saw a stranger with a peculiar


pipe rush to the rescue. 3. After finding the dog on the beach I


led it to its owner. DIAGONAL ACROSTIC.


Fill in tho letters to spell the words


described. The dotted diagonal line, when tho words are correctly filled in spells a quarter of an acre.


. - - - Gardening tool.


- . - - Male pig. - - . - Falls in winter. - - - . Heavy metal.


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SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLES. Jumbled Words: 1, Thousand; 2 , .modern;


3, Samson ;4, veil. What am I ?—Month.


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SS ITEMS CULLED FROM OUR ISSUES OF DECEMBER 8th, 1910 M


resolution to provide the usual Christmas dinner to inmates of the Coplow View Institution, substituting cakes, etc., in lieu


• of beer. The Guardians supported an appeal to


the Local Government Board for an altera­ tion in the Boarding Out Order to allow Guardians to enter children as members ot juvenile friendly, societies.


AVlmlh v Cricket Chib, winners of the


Ribblesdule League championship, held a social and dance in the Assembly Rooms at which Hr. J. K. Thompson presented the cup to Mr. .lames Green (captain) and souvenirs to the members of the team. JJi.


T. T. Macklin presided. Mr 'William ISirtwell, 'Woonc-lnne, who


laid been associated with thei Chtlieroei Con­ gregational Sunday School for od j e » •,


tendency, consequent on ill health. expressed a wish to rcs,.K‘V


1 Vhe I he


officers and teaelirrs declined to accept the resignation, electing him an honorary


superintendent instead. The week was devoted .to electioneering,


an intense campaign bert


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(Loads), and; Mr.' Hubert>Taylor ‘(Leeds).


’Cello solos were played by Mr. C. E. Brennand. of Whalley, Mr. James Tomlinson


leading the orchestra. Returning from Whalley, a horse belong­


ing to Airs. Sutcliffe,- of Sabdcn, and driven by an employee named Frank Eatough, took fright at a motor wagon. The animal fell, breaking the shafts, and bolted with the shafts danging at its heels. It con­ tinued its flight into the village, where it was stopped in Watt-street.


Ciitheroc and District Cage Bird Society


held its third annual show in tho National School. Mr. L. Grainger was the most successful exhibitor, and was awaided tho Snndiford medal. Air. G. Bell von Dr. Barker’s cup and one of the Society’s medals, other modal winners being Air. J. Southworth and Alessrs. W. E. Domain and .1. Briggs.


Under the chairmanship of Dr. Alncklin,


Afr. Harold Faber lectured at Whalley on “ The Cape to tho Transvaal.”


burn, on the 5th, of Air. James Davenport, formerly of Whalley, in his seventy-second year.


The death occurred suddenly at Black­


I Attempted to slip away unseen. 1. Do j*ou think he knows I am going


Example.—When 1 heard tho whisPERS “ CONSORT OF RECORDERS.” An unusual feature of the banquet of the


which this country was once famous. There are very few of these instruments in the country to-day, and, apart from those played at the banquet, the only other complete set is that owned by Lady Howard do Walden, who. with her husband, was pre­ sent at the banquet. Lord Howard had ‘.another interest in


Grocers’ Company over which the Duke of York presided last week was the presence of a “ consort of recorders.” A recorder is the old English flute for


this banquet for, like his ancestor of the Shakespearean era, he is tho patron of the Lord Alayor’s -boy players who, wearing their traditional scarlet robes, sang tho Latin grade. Wax candles provided tho lighting at the banquet, and traditional dishes figured on the menu.


TJ1E NEW WAR MINISTER. As War Minister, Air. Duff Cooper, tho


only new member in tho reconstructed Cabinet, returns to an office ill which he lias had considerable previous experience. Ho was Financial Secretary to the War


Office between 1928 and 1929, and again from 1931 to 1934. In this post it fell to him to introduce the Army Estimates which he dfd in a series of speeches which made a deep impression on the House. All*. Duff Cooper has had first hand experience of the horrors of modern warfare for lie served throughout the Great War in the Grenadier Guards, and was awarded tho


D.S.O. Although at 45 lie makes a young War


Alinister, Air. Duff Cooper sets up no record, for when Lord Alottistone—then Colonel Seely—was appointed Secretary


for War iu 1908 he was 41 and Air. AYiustun Churchill was appointed in 1910 at the age


of 42.


SCOTLAND’S NIGHT IN THE WEST END.


Each year more and more people seem to


take part in the St. Andrew’s Night cele­ brations in the West End, and this year I should think that all records were broken. A Scots friend with whom J was privi­


leged to foregather on this great Scottish occasion, suggested the explanation lies ill the fact Hint/ the number of Scots living in London increases annually, and however far away ho may bo from his native heather, a Scot will always remember St. Andrew’s Day. Whatever the reason, the fact remains that it was a “ braw bricht nicht,” with


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It was so


badly cut about the logs that it had to ho destroyed.


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the haggis accorded military honours at tho Savoy, where pipers of the Scots Guards escorted in the traditional St. Andrew’s Day dish. Regimental dancers entertained the 800 diners to a fine display of Scottish dances, and these were followed by many impromptu reels and flings*-in which even some of the Sassenachs, no doubt under the hearty influence of haggis, actually joined.


THE NEW FILAI CENSOR. Lord Tyrrell, the newly appointed film


censor, is the fourth man to hold the post since it was created twenty-five years ago. His predecessors were Air. Edward Sliortt. Air. T. 1\ O’Connor, and Air. Bedford.


The Censor is appointed by the Incor­ porated Association of Kinomatograph


Alanufacturers in consultation with the Home Office. Although every picture re­ leased hears the Censor’s, certificate and


signature obviously it is impossible for him to view every one personally. He has lour examiners—at present three men and one woman—two of whom view each film. It is only when tho two fail to agree on any particular point that the Censor is called in as arbitrator.


Lord Tyrrell is an ideal man for the job


for he is extremely modern in outlook, very broadminded, and is a keen film-goer.


traffic expert, Air. Alnrtin Sehreiber, who has been making what lie called “ a side­ walk inspection ” of Loudon’s transport.


“ BRAISE FROAI SIR HUBERT------ ” 1 was talking last week with an American


Air. Sehrieber who is one of the chief


officials of a New Jersey transport service, was full of admiration for the way London deals with her gigantic problem of trans­ portation. What impressed him most were the directional signs in the tubes.


one here shows tho other fellow is quite re­ markable,” said Air. Sehreiber. “ 1 haven’ t


“ 1 also think the consideration every­


seen anyone fighting- about traffic in Lon­ don, or any wrecks on the streets.” fact, Air. Sehreiber had to hand it to us I


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THE CHINESE ART EXHIBITION. The long anticipated Chinese Art Exhibi­


tion has opened at last, and all those who visit it—any everybody who has the chance certainly should—will, i think, find that it far exceeds expectation. There has been no exhibition like it be­


paragraph or even a couple of paragraphs to this exhibition, so J propose to deseriho during tho next few weeks a few of the many priceless Chinese treasures that have been brought from many . corners of tho world to form this unique collection.


NEW BLUE.


technical name of a new pigment just pro­ duced which will enable decorators to mnko a greater use of blue—the colour that hitherto has faded more quickly than any


other. At a display of the new colour in London


this week I saw handbags, wallpapers, and flooring materials in all of which the new blue hjul been used. At present the new pigment cannot bo


used as a dye for materials because it is not soluble, hut experiments, I am told, are being made successfully towards this end nnd when completed tho new blue may well replace indigo as the most important blue dye for textiles.


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A great fall of rock took place at the


Bold Venture quarry, Chatburn, belonging to Colonel Robinson, of Ciitheroc Castle. Blasting operations had been proceeding for some days previous to Saturday, the 8th, when it was noticed that a large column of rock was unsafe, and it was decided to remove it. This was successfully accom­ plished apout 5-0 p.m., nnd it was estimated that no loss than 30,000 tons of stone had been moved, “ this being the largest quantity that has over been successfully


Other deaths recorded were: Esther


Pd-nnv, St. Paul’s-strcet, Low Moor, 25 years*; Robert William Bcardsworth, Alit- chell-street, 42 years.


carriage. M| |


who died at the ago of s.xly-s.s. Giving evidence before


d o w n h a m . READING ROOM—A whist drive and ^Ul’


•Reformatory, Langlio, • P , proved to he granted,


mission on Divorce, - • ’ ^]ic.p,riatos' director of


that habitual drui.ke.n.ess uhc,. pr ^ bc incurable,


for divorce. No mvor the _ ■ s,0a tho opinion i,ac] under-


tardy in a retre , i oJ,n] knowledge reformatory. ^{ ,n'st degraded of woman


fiowever, untess Jr1'®, R ” "* , cither volun- gone a period of


S a n l l f a n d “ families ns good wives and mothers.


i « r„d0^ n


Clitliernc W j j i


part of the Programme cons.^ B Mi , ■laneous items. The a ,Waddington),


“ Hiawatha's Wedding F e .;t . ■ ^ W r o ^ G a % , P ,M?r Archie - Taylor S ? f miscol. compulsorily i» n


dance organised by members of the Reading Room was held in the school on Friday evening. There was. a good attendance, fourteen tables being filled for whist, at which the M.C. was the Rev. F. T. Brad­ shaw. Refreshments were served during nn interval by members of the Reading Room. Frizes wore won by the following: Ladies: 1, Miss F. Vcevcrs; 2 Mr. T. Todd fnlnvinc lady); consolation, Mrs. J. smith. Gentlenfen: !T, Mr. T. J. Holgato; 2 Mr. F Robinson; consolation, Mr. J. smith. At tho dance there was a good attendance. The Selma Dance Band provided an excel­ lent programme of music. The M.C. s were Mr. C. T. Sharp and Mr. R. Jackson, and the evening was very successful, both socially


nnd financially. The local newspaper can only


provide you with the news out of its advertisement revenue; .support the paper


gives you the reports.


blasted in the neighbourhood.” A similar event took place at the quarry some years ago, but the weight of stone oil that occa­ sion was about 20,000 tons, and it fell some­ what unexpectedly, killing three quarry- men. Fortunately on this occasion no one was injured.. Altogether about one hundred weight of powder was used in the operation.


town and neighbourhood, ance of


gregational and some of


c the cantata, and excerpts


principals were Aliss E. Al. Robinson, Alis;Aliss iuvkW)


AI. A. N tter, Miss


from “ The Messiah.” Agnes


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Messrs. T. Sharpies and AV. Jackson, of Sabdcn. Choir and orchestra numbered about 100. Air. W. K. Dugdale was tho conductor. Mr. W. J. Bennett was at tho harmonium, and tho orchestra consisted of Alessrs. J. Brown, H. Catlow, E. Duckett, W. Robinson and J. Swindlehurst, violins; R. Bilsborough, viola; J. Higsou and l v Tomlinson, ’cello; J. Birtwell, S. Gudgeon and Michael Duckett, double bass* J. White- side, flute; AV. Alarsden, clarinet; W. Frankhmd, cornet; Joe Douglas, euphonium; and J. Wrigley, bass trombone.


Members of the Moor Lane United


Methodist Church Singing Class, under tho comiuctorship of Air. Sam/Green, gave a successful concert, with: Alisscs Pollie Har­ greaves, Nellie Ford, Ada Jackson, Alessrs. R. AVhipp, J. AV. Hhylmrst, Charles : Ford and J. Aspden as soloists; Aliss Howarth


'(Manchester) elocutionist, and Air. James Dunworth, solo violin. Air. Alonza Jackson made his first appearance before a Clithcroo audience as a humorist.


Teachers and scholars at Ciitheroc Con­ School,


the principal musicians of gave


assisted by the


“ Tho Lion of Judah.” Tho


a perform­ ’


choir tho


The Re\v G: Hr Barker; of Whalley,


.Mutual Wesley and Birkctt presided.


lectured before the Wesley Young Alen’s Improvement Society on “ John is work.” Air. Joseph


The members of Kelbrnok (near Karby)


Choral Society gave n performance of Handel’s oratorio “ Tho Alc&sinh,” in the United Alethodist Chapel, Sabdcn. Tho orchestra was under the leadership of Mr. Nelson, of Sabdcn.


Air. John Eastlmm (Town Clerk) informed


the Town Council that the Accrington, Ciitheroc and Sabdcn Railways had de­ posited plans of the projected lines.


was n scheme entirely dependent on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company. The promoters desired the Council to sup­ port it. Alderman Carlisle said the estab­ lishment of a direct railway from Clithcroo to Accrington, which would avoid the necessity of resorting to the present circuitous route via Blackburn, would bo an incalculable boon to the inhabitants of the several districts. It was stated that Clayton-lc-Aloors was to support the pro­ ject, and Councillor Briggs said he thought the Great Harwood Local Board would follow suit. On the motion of Councillor Parkinson, seconded by Councillor Bleakley, it was resolved “ That this Council heartily approves of the' proposed railways as a means of improving communication between the points proposed to bo served thereby, and considers that there is great need for the development of the district that such railways should be constructed without delay.”


When idealists go. so far as to prefer


donkeys to human beings, they arc always known as humanitarians.—Mr. G. K. Chesterton.


Alnny • “ Bright Young Things ” arc not


interested in the agonies through which their fathers went.-^Thc Dean of St. Paul’s.


Writing used to he a profession; it is now 'an epidemic.—Air. A. P. Horhert.


It «■—■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ mb ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ “ Afonnstral Fast Blue B.S.,” is tho


fore—there probably never will he again. One does not need to he a connoisseur of art to appreciate the many beautiful and historic pieces that have been gathered together in Burlington House. It is ouite impossible to do justice in a


In A. HOW TO IMPROVE GRASSLAND ailbr


EXPERT’S HINTS TO CLITHEROE AND DISTRICT FARMERS. V.V. •'


CAREFUL MANAGEMENT IN INTENSIVE METHODS.


the title of an interesting and informative lecturo given by Mr. W. B. Nicoll, B.Se., Agricultural Organiser to the Lancashire County Council, to members of Clithcroo and District Agricultural Discussion Class last night week. Air. A. Han-on presided over a fairly large attendance.


“ The profitable use of fertilisers ” was Air. Nicoll said it would seem at first that


days when mill: was very cheap it was not an economic proposition to go out for maximum yields from a cow, hut to-day when prices had been levelled up it would seem that there were more possibilities in the way of a reasonable return from one’s milk.


tho question of fertilisers was one that was more important to arable farmers than grassland farmers. No doubt that was true, hut in grassland farming conditions wore changing and farmers now used a lot more fertilisers than formerlj’ .


in tho Increased transport facilities had


also brought milk nearer the market. AVliat tliej* had to bear in mind was that grass was one of the cheapest of foods, ^although in certain districts there were disadvantages in that the grass suffered from a short growing season, its yield was inclined to vary throughout the summer, and in addi­ tion a lot of grassland did not produce its maximum amount. It was important that if they were going to produce more grass they must be in a position to use it.


Good Management Vital.


of fertilisers hut l would like to stress at the outset that hand in hand witli the profitable use of fertilisers must go efficient management, if the best results are to ho obtained,” Air. Nicoll went on.


“ To-night 1 am dealing with the question “ The


more fertilisers we use, the more intensively we farm, the more important the question of management becomes. One can say without any fear of contradiction that in spite of all the preaching that has been done there are large- ureas of grassland in this country capable of considerable im­ provement and which can be. made to pro­ duce more and carry more stock with a quite reasonable expenditure on fertilisers.” The amount of clover on the land could


be increased, but there was a limit to the amount of clover to be aimed at for where it became predominant the actual amount of produce from the field was lessened, more­ over there was always a danger of stock scouring. When clover was too abundant it was a well-known fact that the stock would be healthier nnd less liable to suffer from certain troubles if tho herbage wore abundantly supplied with lime and phos­ phate. There was a marked improvement in tho qualitj* of tho liny when this was done and good quality hnv kept tho live­ stock in good condition throughout the winter months and experiments had proved that a good reserve of lime in the soil was reflected in tho amount of lime in the hay. When considering the questions of extra food stuffs it had to he home in mind that an abundance of good grass meant less ex­ penditure on cake and meal. Figures could ho produced which proved that iu many eases It was cheaper to feed tho cows by applying suitable manures to the grassland instead of spending money on provender. There wore three particular constituents which tho plant required in the wav of food which were frequently deficient in the soil. These were nitrogen, pho-phntes and potash. Tn addition iu order to maintain proper fertility lime was necessary. Ho would like them to regard lime not so much as a fertiliser, but- as something which was necessary to keep the soil sweet, to improve, tho conditions of plant life, and to release tho plant food which was hound up in the soil.


Deficient in Lime. (9 Dealing with the question of liming, Air.


Nicoll said they would all know that when the sod became matted, when clover was very deficient, or non-existent, and when they got an abundance of sour dock, it was a sign that the land was becoming sadly deficient in lime. Unless this was attended to no profitable return could be expected from fertilisers. There were manj* eases lie could mention where basic slag had had no effect owing to the fact that lime had been necessary and had not been applied in tho first instance. Where the sod was matter and it was possible to put a spado into the ground and find a layer of dry fibrous material between the grass and tho soil proper, it was impossible for either grass or clover to thrive in a proper manner. In that case fertilisers did not get properlj*


to the roots and moisture was Held. It was surprising, even after a heavy shower, how dry the actual soil could he hi such circumstances. Under such conditions as he had described ho recommended a dress­ ing of at least two tons of cob lime per aero. One should he able to brush the grass over with the hand and sec the soil* underneath when conditions were ideal. 1 ho actual effect of lime could often he noticed, in certain districts where football pitches and sports grounds had been marked out regularly with lime.


lie did wish to point


out, however, that even'if the soil wore on the acid side it was sometimes possible to get a reasonable improvement without tho, use of lime nnd if this couldf ho done it was the course to adopt for liming was an ex­ pensive business.


experience to decide as to whether .certain fields would give a return from fertilisers without liming. Basic slag itself contained^


a certain amount of lime and if a heavy dressing, say. 10 ewts. to the acre wove applied, and at the same time the land was severely harrowed in order to break up. the mat, then wonderfully good results could ho obtained. Some farmers had used very successfully, a double dressing—one ton to the acre of low grade slip—and had thus liPou able to get much more lime on to the land.


Stimulating the Clover. Turning to the question of manures, Mr,


Nicoll said tho recognised metliod # of im­ proving grassland and keeping it in good condition-in this country was to stimulate the clover by means of ‘ phosphetic manure. As they were aware the stimulation of clover led to increased-’fertility ■ owing, to


tho .accumulation of nitrogen. . This fact bail been demonstrated by experiments inndo* over periods' of years at experimental farms in different-parts .of the country. The most suitable, form of phosphate! was general y recognised to be basic slag and particularly tho high soluble sing. Ground , 'mineral phosphates were cheaper and in mnny cases in districts of high rainfall had given just ns good results ns any other type of.phos-


“ MOTHER GOOSE.


olden days, and not a mere fancy name. As Elizabeth Foster she wa s born in 16Go, anu in 1693 she married Isaac Goose, became a member of tho Old-South Church, U°ston in America, and died at the ripe ago oi. J- in 1757. J-TIib earliest ''edition of her nursery rhymes, wliicli' she used to sing t o ; her grandchildren, was published in Boston 'm 1710 by her son-in-law, Thomas Fleet, under


“ Mother Goose ” whs a real character of


tho title “ Mother. Goose’s Melodies.” The greater partlof her life was-spent in a low*, one-storied house with dormer windows and a red-tiled roof, built much after the fashion of an old English country cottage.


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PRESENTSAIEN APPRECIATE* BY NORAIAN HALLOWS.


EVE’S EMPIRE: +


■■— mm' mm—um mu— ■■ ■■— ■■ ■■ ■■ « ■ . ■■ ■■ ■■ *■ grrisp eagerly for tho! highly-coloured gift,


When buying a present for a man it is


a good .scheme to consider whether he has a hobby—and most men have. Jf he lias, he will he easy to please. The camera enthusiast, for instance, will


be sure to appreciate a photographic diary, or a few extra rolls of his favourite film— he sure you get the right size—or a hand­ some snapshot album. The stamp collector will welcome an up-to-date catalogue. Jf you decide to present him with some sets of stamps, first get advice—stamp-buying is ail expert job—unless you kuow what is wanted. Books are a safe choice for the man who


enjoys tending. Remember his “ -weak­ ness/’ however, when making the choice. The man who revels in wild-west thrillers is scarcely likely to be grateful for a modern “ psychological ” novel. Articles to ho careful about are ties and


for the smoker. This is especially the case if the recipient is married, lor at Christmas he needs nn extra large supply of cigarettes to help entertain friends who visit him. If you buj’ a pipe, ensure that you get one of his favourite shape and -weight. Jt is possible, too, that he prefers a certain make of pipe, in which case lie is less likely to enthuse over another brand. The gramophone fan will welcome records.


Here again it is essential to remember that taste must be consulted—some men are crazy for jazz tunes; other men are driven crazy by even the thought of them.


YEAST FOR BEAUTY. BY IVY HEATH.


Yeast is almost a miraculous beauty aid,


and can bo beneficially used externally as well as internally.


AI in: two tcnspoonfuls with enough fresh milk to make a thick cream. Apply it gently all over your face and neck. Leave it on for several minutes. In the interval of waiting he careful not to move a muscle of your face. Just lie quietly. AVhen the pack has dried hard, damp it


with hot water, follow with a rinse of cold water, and then dry your face. Complete the treatment with” an application of cold cream, Remember before applying the pack, to


make sure your skin is perfectly clean. — ■


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AY HAT TO PUT IN BABY'S STOCKING. BY SYLVIA JAMES.


Since toys play a part in sense training,


Father Christmas must begin >cratching his silver locks to think of suitable gifts for


baby. For the very young infant toys should


he chosen that may go to baby’s mouth almost as soon as they get into his hands. Small toys are therefore ruled out. So. too, arc toys coated with cheap paint and toys that might cut or hurt. Colourful rag dolls, or wool balls of varied size and softness would bo suitable. If bahv is six months old, glittering


objects, siich as a large well-made rattle, will be welcomed with gurgles of delight. The hahj*- that is about a year old will


phate. although generally speaking they were not so quick-acting, nor as reliable. Potash had not been found necessary on most grazing land except on light soils. If the grass was rough, frequently potash would bring an improvement owing to the fact that kainit and pofnsh salts contained a largo amount of common salt and where tlicv had been applied the animal stock would eat down the rough grass and leave the sward in a much bettor condition.


Conditions were rather different in respect


of meadow land. The gra*s had to be cut and there was no adequate return in tho way of droppings from the animals, so that nuuiuring was a matter of considerable im­ portance. Farmyard manure formed a good basis for the manuring of meadowlnnd hut if used in excess tended to produce a voi v rough herbage of poor quality and a dressing of baric slag could he used in con­ junction with it. In conclusion, Air. Nicoll said that old


ideas with regard to the use of nitrogen for grass land cultivation were that it tended to give coarse herbage, was of a forcing nature and altogether unsuitable. They had now realized that used properly nitrogen was an excellent manure for in­ creasing production. The point they hail always to keep in mind was that if they were” going to produce extra grass they must use it. The proper use of nitrogen would increase the stock carrying capacity of the land without any harmful effects. It could be used to a large extent in the pro­ duction of eavly bite, which was extremely useful on farms where lambing ewes were kept, and in addition it prolonged the growing season. As they would all know there were very considerable, possibilities in the wav of development in that comuixum and would lead to the increased iFo of nitrogen at some future date.


blemishes, for yeast acts speediiy in clear­ ing boils, pimples, and blotehihess of all kinds. Take one or two tcaspoonfuls mixed with a little warm water or milk three times a day. This treatment will increase the number of white corpuscles in the blood, and it is these corpuscles which cat up foreign matters. The internal yeast treatment thus aids the complexion in the surest way—it cleanses the blood stream of all impurities and this attacks the root of complexion troubles. Yeast also makes an excellent face pack.


There is no better remedy for skin


socks. Such presents are safe for any man, but'they must be bought with a real appre­ ciation of the intended recipient’s tastes. A present of a gaily-coloured tic to a man whose tics are always of the quiet, dignified type would cause pain instead of pleasure. Smokes are always a reasonable choice


and is interested in a musical toy that may, be struck or turned to make music. A picture hook, printed on cloth, is also help­ ful to the baby at this stage.


Larger picture hooks and bigger toys for


handling are appropriate for baby’s second year.


FASHIONS IN HAIRDRESSING. 13Y “ PHYLLIS.”


hats depends on the style of your hair* dressing. Exaggerated importance is given to coiffures by all mannequins. Tho style of their hairdressing and make-up is carefully chosen to suit the clothes they aro wearing. Arresting stjdos arc chosen bj* slick*


women of to-day in order to show a prom­ inent profile even to the extent of em­ phasizing irregular features. The idea is to suggest a dominant personality. Gone is the vogue of tiered plump curls;


the latest version of this style consists of flat “ button ” curls all over the head, giving a statue-like appearance to tho wearer. A new style for those whose hair does


not shingle successfully is one in which tho sides are cut short, tapered, and rolled in. large flat query-mark curls pinned into place. One long piece above the ear is swept round the back of the head and pinned in a flat curl above the other ear. The back hair is cut short and .shaped. Partings are often dispensed with by


brushing the hair forward and then rolling hack and sweeping into flat curls. The hack and sides are also brushed back in the wind­ blown stylo to form slight curls—an emin­ ently suitable style for a profile with a shapely nose.


—* CHRISTAIAS PUDDINGS. Your pudding basin must be quite dry


and well greased. I t should be filled to the top with tightly packed mixture. Bread crusts may he placed on n small pudding to fill the basin, the crusts being removed before serving the dish. Scald and well- flour the pudding-cloth, and when tying down the pudding, leave a fold in tho cloth to allow for swelling.


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A GOOD CUP OF TEA. BY A DOCTOR.


“ T do want a cup of tea.” AVhen j*ou are tired this thought soon


conies to mind. Tea is a stimulant of tho nervous system. Jt lifts that sense of fatigue. Thus it is a help in the perform­ ance of mental or physical work.


It is necessary to use care, however, in making tea to avoid dissolving too much


tannic acid out of the leaves. The longer tea stands the more tannic acid there will be to interfere with digestion. This may not affect people in normal health for some time.


It can cause chronic gastric


catarrh, heart palpitation and constipation. No hard nnd fast rule can be stated, but where loss of sleep, indigestion, or nervous troubles are associated with much tea drinking, moderation is obviously indicated.


In making tea, heat the teapot?, uso


water that has just boiled, and strain tho tea from the loaves after five minutes’ in­ fusion.


HADDOCK' t o a s t . Stir 2 gills of milk, 3 well-beaten eggs,


and 1 oz. of melted butter in a pan over hunt. Let the mixture thicken but not imil. Remove from the stove, .and add fi ozs. of cooked smoked haddock in flakes. 2 tcnspoonfuls each of tomato sauce and anchovy essence. 2 ozs. of breadcrumbs, scnsonfng, and the juice of a small lemon. Heat all thoroughly and serve on


buttered toast.


TEN TANGLED TEASER8. (Tho answers to these questions' are


purposely placed out of order. You should be able to sort them out in fire minutes.)


AVliat is a Conge d’Elire?


Instrument for ascertaining the specific gravity of oil.


Who is ATiss Lienc Haid? Iu mythology, the wife of Pluto.


Where is Piehineha?


Town near Boston. Aliddlesex County, in the State of Alassachusctts, U.S.A.


Who was Roger of Wemlover?


A Puritau Divine who died in prison in London, in 1592, under con­ demnation of heresy in connexion with his writings for the Alarpre- late press.


AYho is the Patron Saint of London? Agamemnon.


Who was Proserpine?


Beautiful A7iennese film star, who is at the Savoy Hotel, Loudon, on her


Where is Alcdford?


A volcano, dormant since 1660, of Ecuador. Hero was fought tho battle which secured the independ­ ence, of the . republic in 1S22.


.Who was John.Udal?


A monk of,St. Albans, and later Prior of Belvoir. Died 1237.


l ie wToto


a history of tho world under tho title of “ Fknvers of History,” which has been of great value for ; its antiquarian . lore.


Who, in mythology was tho leader of tho Greeks in the war against'’ Troy? .


, ' 3 St. Paul. . 10. What is an Oleometer?


Permission given by tlic Crown to tlioN dean and chapter of a bishopric to; elect a new* bishop.


'* • - An emerald green- jade bowl, one of the:;


finest examples produced in.China 200 years: n^o, fetched £1,200 in n Loudon s.'ilevooiu •recently..


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- first visit to England. Her first English film -will shortly be re­ leased.


:.v h \l 3YJ Success in wearing this season’s smart


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