in a pleasant room. He Ounce upon a time a penwiper, cut a dn the whape of a boy, lay on a desk No one thought it was alive or that it could move 3% Janeit, aithough once or twice Ida been UES Bho had left it in a certain spot and when she came back a little | " a black ribbon and under his arm carried a slate and some schaol Poor little penwiper boy. He long- to go to school with the other and once or twice he had wdged close to the side of the desk hoping that someone would take him along, but each one of the children tad their own school penwiper, and they mever seemed to think that the © boy penwiper might want to go out sometimes. One night, after they had all gone to bed, he lay on the desk feeling very, very sad and wished he had ll PO Te LAT de ~ , THE PENWIPER AND THE FAIRY someones to talk to him. It was so lonesome all alone. heard something close beside and as he looked up he saw a tiny fairy and a small volce said: "1 heard you sigh so 1 stopped to talk a minute. What is the matter?" "Phe penwiper looked up and when he saw the fairy he said: "Oh I am so glad you have come for you can help me. 1 want to go 10 school with the children and I am sure you can arrange it all right' "Yes I can fix it," sald the fairy. 'See, oné of the children has left thelr school penwiper on the whair. I will take it away with me and when they can't find it they will take you instesd." So the fairy carried off the pen- | wiper and the next morning wnen one-of the children came into tae room for Ids school things he couldn't find 'his penwiper and, as it war almost time for school, his mother said: "Don't stop to hunt now, you can take the boy penwiper with you to-day," and that is how the little boy penwiper went to school. on "ma, "Low Cost of Living" Menu | Menu for Wednesday BREAKFAST Stewed Rhubarb Minced Beef Hashed Brown Potatoes Baked Toast Coffee LUNCHEON Bread Orange Cream Pile DINNER COhieken Soup Beef Roll, Horseradish Sauce, Mashed Potatoes Spinac Tomato Jelly Salad Apple Custard Pile oe : BREAKFAST. Minded Leef---Chop enough beef to make a cup. Add half a cup of Stale bread crumbs, a little water and a piece of butter. Boil one mi- nute, LUNCHEON. wv ' Tongue al a Surprise--Chop one anion fine, and a slice of bread, ha 8 cup of chopped tongue, a quarter of a cup of water, and boil ten minu- tes. Just before serving add two ta- blespoons of chill sauce, Orange Cream Pie--Heat two cups of milk, add half a cup of sugar, the yolks of two eggs, a tablespoon of dissolved cornstarch, and boil one minute, Then add half a cup of or- anges cut in small pieces. Bake with one crust and frost with the beaten whites. oy DINNER. Beef Roll--Chop fine beef to mak# two cups, add one cup of chopped fresh pork and season well. Beat two eggs, add a cup of tracker crumbs, a teaspoon of tomato catsup, and hake one hour, Serve hot. For the sauce beat stiff a cup of cream and add a tablespoon of grated horseradish. Tomato Jolly Salad--Boil two cups of tomatoes, add a teaspoon of brown sugar, a teaspoon of vinegar and season well, Strain, add a tea- spoon of geletine dissolved in a quar- ter of a cup of cold water and turn into small moulds. Serve on lettuce with a boiled dressing. Apple Custard Pie--Mix a cup of sour apple sauce with half a cup of sugar, one whole egg, 'the yolk of one more, and one cup of milk. Bake with one crust and frost with the beaten whites. ary: & Practical | 'Home Dress Making . derrons Prepared Especially For This Newspaper by Pictorial Review This Little Frock Is a Favorite. , even, Copled from the Empire period is on ele frock of embroidered voile with wide and narrow bands of taffeta. There are lovely cotton materials from which frocks for girls and juniors may be mide. Not all are inexpensive, But there are so many that are within the allowance of the average budget : dress that variety is not lacking. with daintily embroidered figures | up effectively, as shown hero. 'dress is of Empire style; and the edge of the skirt is rimmed with With three bias folds of 'the silk above. The surplice waist gathered at the top about a V neck, filled in with all-over In medium size the dress ré: 3% yards 86-inch volle, with % d lining for the waist. make the lining, begin with the yoke, facing the front and back from 15 cents. (lining alone, and the armhole ol outer No. 6836. Sizes 8. 10. 12. 14, 13 and 18 years. neck edges to % Inch "below Inwer line of small "0" perforations. Close under- arm and shoulder seams and hem the back. Gather lpwer edge between don- ble "TT" perforations and 2 inches above. Adjust stay to position under gathers. Next, close the under-arm and-shoul- der seams of the outer front and back. Underfaco the upper edge about 1% inches deep. Ilem the back and gather along line of small ""o" perforations near upper edge. Gather lower edge between double "TT perforations and inches above Arrange on lining center-fronts and center-backs even CONSTRUCTION GUIDE 6830 a oy an . ooo [at So Cpa) fie fry fate "ESA CA he ETH 9m i. LINING f erp pA FE EEE EEE A a tied OATES. 3 April 13.--The hum of the saw- 1| ing machines is heard in this vicin- ity. PF. McDonald is having a new Verandah erected, which adds greatly to his picturesque home. = Albert V, Harte, 80th Battalion, Belleville, spent a few days at home recently. Mrs. P. Walsh has returned home from Sangster. Miss K. Johnston spent Wednesdey in the Limestone City, = John L.Koen and sister Mary, Leland, at J. Johnston's; Miss E. Cassidy at A. N. Koen's: John Donag- hue and W. M. Koen at William Harte's; Miss Hilda Burnes spent a day this week with Mrs. E. Johnston; V. Sullivan at F. McDonald's recent- ly; J. Hogan at J. Johnston's. Rey. Father Staley celebrated mass in the Separate School this morning. Quite a4 number from this vicinity attend- ed. . All are very sorry to learn that Miss E, Cassidy intends giving up the school at Easter, to re-attend Peter- boro Normal School. -- PERTH ROAD. April 14.--Fishing and trapping are the order of the day. The roads are very bad but with this fine wea- ther, will soon dry up. Both saw mills are quiet for the want of men. M. Macadin is starting mining on Mrs. Carrbut's farm and has a num ber of men engaged, including T. Scott who thas lately moved there to work. A large mica house has been erected for the purpose of cleaning and packing the mica. W. Chinnie, who recently purchased the factory, has erected a fine dwelling house near the factory and intends to re- side here for the factory season. J: Banks has finished iis contract of sawing pulp at the station for the Darling Bros. of Buyk Lake. --Fire broke out at C. Alton's, but with timely assistance of his neighbor and the bucket brigade it was quenched with little damage. S. Dickinson of Lealand, is at R. McCrimmon's; Mr. and Mrs, T. Scott at J. Banks'; BE. Stocks at Mrs. Raymond's; Mrs. T. Young, Zealand, at Mrs. H. Shallis'; Mrs. Stocks at Mrs, J. Banks'; Mrs. C. Peters, Kinston, at Mrs. W, Pe- tera, VERONA. April 12.--On Wednesday noon the death oceurred of Mrs. Percy, mother of W, A, Percy, who passed peacefully away at the advanced age of eighty-seven years, The ' late Mrs. Percy, whose maiden name was PElizabeth + Benn, married William Percy, of Bell Rock, some sixty-four years ago, and since her widow-hood, Some fifteen years ago, resided with her son, W. D. Percy. She was a member of the Methodist Church for years and was beloved by the villa- gers for her kindly and motherly dis- position. She is survived hy one Son and two daughters and six chil- dren. Bell of Watertown, Mrs York, Bell Rock, and W. D. Percy. Rev. 'Mr' Fairburn officiated at the funeral service. The remains were placed in Verona vault. The mili- tary cadets were in attendance at the funeral in large numbers. John Huffman, military cadet of High Falls, confined to his room for several weeks with pneumonia, is recovering and was able to take a drive over to see hig friends in the village on Wednesday. Arthur Rider, who was honorably discharged from the Engineer Corps, Ottawa, is home again, 5 WESTBROOK, April 10.--Sugar making is the order of the day, but so far no great ampunt has been made. A large number- of ladies attended the Insti- tute meeting in the hall on Thurs- day last. 'Mrs. Baldack and 'brother Earl Gates of Watertown, N.Y., ar- rived home in response to a call to the bedside of their father George iates, who is dangerously ill. D. Warnock of Bowmanville, a member wf the 146th Battalion, Kingston, was a recent visitor at J. Rr Sproule's Thomas, Brow a aa - a jC. 3% >» T won wlrsiiee 1 | Pred oni Wd i staid tlurge "0" perforations indicate cen ter-front and center-back), stitch low- er edges together, 'under-arm seams bringing lower front edge of fromt over large "OY perforation in stay. Stitch gathers at upper edge to position along indicating small "0" per- forations in lining. Close sleeve seams as notched. Gath- er puff.sieeve along crossline of smail "o" perforations und % inch above. Draw gathers to the required Sew In armhole as notched, small "o perforation at shoulder seam. and bring seam of short puff sieeve to un- der-arm seam, jeasing fulness. If de- sired, the sleeves may be sewed in the walst left free. Close back seam of skirt from large *O" perforation tu lower edge, finish edges above for an opening. Turn hem at lower edge on small "6" perforu- tions: gather upper edge between dou ble "TT" perforations. Adjust skirt to position. stitching upper edge over up- per row of gathers in tvaist, center- fronts and center-backs even, small "o" perforation at under-arm seam. The dress 18 also pretty made of all- over embroidery. For average size 4% yards 27 inches wide, with 1% yard of plain material 38 Inches wide ure re- quired. - - ni NEWMAN & SHAW, Princess Street ~- Surreaen From Backacwe Rucumarisw, Dropsy. Dear Mr. Editor--1 wish to tell yon of a recent experience 1 had when suf- fering from backache, weak back, rhen- | mastism, dropsy, and congestion of the kidneys. I tried a new medicine called ® Anuric," which has recently been dis- covered by Dr. Pierce, of whose medi- cines and Surgical Institution in Buffalo, N. Y., you have no doubt heard for Joss. This medicine acted upon me n & wonderful manner, I never have taken any medicine so helpful in such quick time. I do wish anyone in need of ri a roedy would give it a trial. Nore: Folks in town and adjoining counties are deli with the results they have obtained by using" A NURIC," the newest discovery of Dr. Pierce; who is head of the Ixvarips' HOTEL and HE + if ; 5 A] ofs i i i i i fre A + ! ! Ii i i £ : I : i ih £ FRCi if fd [i 8 ceiving treatment in the General Hospital, Kingston. W. L. Grass and son Burton are recovering from their recent finess. Mr. and Mrs. Parks, Fellows; spent Sunday at H. Smith's. Miss Illena Anderson, Kingston, spent the week-end with Mrs. W. L. Crass. Mrs L. Wartman, Collins Bay, and daughter, Mrs. R. Delond, Rossmiore, spent Monday af- ternioon w Mrs.-P. M. Grass, The local si hen' are trapping musk- rats. GA. , "Parham, was au recent visitor at D. Sheehan's The assessor, J. 0. Blerbeck, was through here last week. Mrs. W. Shane spent part of last week with friends In Napanee: Miss Edith roook returned home on Thuraday after spending the past three weeks with friends at Deseron- to. J. A. Spriovie made a business trip to Napanee on Thursday. . Lowous & dingo EVERGREEN VALLEY. April 15.--People are rejoicing over spring coming at last. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Thorpe, at her father's, Walter Smith's. Mrs. Jas Hegadorn has gone to spend a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Tollis, Inverary. Mrs. Daniel Walker is again renewing acquaintances. Mrs, W. Hegadorn, who has been on the sick list, is bmproving. George Paddock's mother has come to spend a couple of weeks with him. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Paddock a son, on the 13th inst. ENTERPRISE. April 14.--The heavy rain which fell on Friday has left the roads in a terrible condition. The new tele- phone line is under way. Special service is being held in the Roman Catholic Church, Chippewa, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn spent Sunday last with friends in Er- insville. Thomas Breen, jr., drove to James Dillon's on Sunday evening last. Miss Kathleen Breen spent Sunday with Miss Gertrude Dunn. Miss Katie Dillon was at her bro- ther"s, Joseph Dillon's, on Sunday last. Allen Carscallen is moving into his new rasidence lately purchas- ed from James Whalen. Miss Annie G. Finn spent Sunday with her cou- sin, Miss Annie B. Finn. Patrick Kelly and I. Breen were at Joseph Kenny's on Thursday evening. Elias Jackson made a flying trip through here this week. George Ryder, Tren- ton, passed through here buying horses on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Evans were at Edward Finn's on Tuesday. Joseph and Jack" Finn at Edward Clair"s on Thursday evening. Joseph Kenny is improving. Michael Carrigg was at George Perrault's recently Schools have closed for Easter holi- days, and the teachers have gone to their homes. April 156 Mrs. William Flood and children spent the week-end at Soper- ton. William Baile, Brockville, vis- ited last week at his son's, Charles Baile's. Miss Mary Purvis, Brock ville, spent the week-end with ° her parents here. Miss Bertha Pergau, Yonge Mills, and Mr. and Mrs. Le- land Warren and son, Brockville, were week-end guests at Jacob War- ren's. Miss Dorothy Tennant, Cain- town, spent a few days this week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Purvis. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Young, Lansdowne, were guests at; Charles Baile's on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E."Sunimers, Mallorytown, spent Friday at J. 8. Purvis'. Wilfrid Greene has enlisted with the 156th Battalion, and is in training at Mallorytown. Mrs. M. G. Herbison and Mrs. J. A. Herbison visited last week in Lans- downe. Miss Evalena Price spent the week-end guest of Miss Myrtle Avery, Mountain street. Miss 8S. Williams visited last week at her brother's, James Williams', Ballyca- noe. Misses Fern Warren and Bea- trice Avery, Brockville Collegiate In-| stitutey are spending the week-end | with their parents here. Mrs. J. J. Warren and son Frank spent Thurs- day in Brockville, | Prince Edward | - SALEM. April 12. The death occurred on! the 8th inst. of Mrs. Deborah A. Carn- rike in her seventy-ninth vear. She was the widow of the late Selim| Carnrike, 'who died nearly a vear| ago. She leaves to mourn her loss] Tour daughters, Mrs. N. Orser, Tren- ton; Mrs, F. Weeks, Mrs. H. Huycke, | and Mrs. E. H. Wycott, Consecon.| Her two sons, Stanley and Cyrus, died several years ago. Deceased was beloved by a large circle of' friends, as was evidenced hy the| large attendance at the funeral ser- vice, which was conducted by Rev.! Mr. Gaul, Consecon. H. Spencer,! Miss A. Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. C/} C. Wannamaker attended the funeral, of the. late Andrew Spencer, only son | lof Walter Spencer, at Wellington on: Tuesday. Charles Sager, who has) been ill for several weeks, is much] improved. Mrs. Charles Dolan spent] over Sunday with her parents in Trenton. Mrs. Gertie Darling is im-| proving after a severe attack of mea-| sles, The monthly meeting of the; &&. M. 8. meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Parlament, and | next Tuesday the Red Cross Society | will meet at Oscar Henesey's. The man who always "hews to the | line, let the chips fall where they may," is likely to get struck in the face occasionally. Methuselah bad the distinction sti ; - -, ? Hamo raifig! = r Bacon SWIFT'S Premium is alone worthy of this day--for only the choicest of hams or bacon ate selected as good enough to be marked 'Premium.' At any time it is really worth whi'a insisting on Swift's Premium, but paz- AN ticularly for Easter Breakfast, NOTE. Swift's Premium Ham is so mild-flavored that parboiling is uite unnecessary, 1 Our bakers select these choice ingredients--high-grade flour, freshrich milk, pure canesugar, Jersey butter and pure short- ~ening in the making of McCor- mick's Jersey Cream Sodas. Sold fresh everywhere in 5c, 10c and 25c packages. - JERSEY CREAM "Cormick Sodas So good that butter seems unnecessary Cooke's for Photos 159 Wellington St. Opp. Golden Lion Gro- in old Veins Cures us Debility, Mentol and Brain Worry, Deape ie Se ne fund or dere] or $5. One wi L please, six will eure. Sold druggists or mailed in plain pkg. on 1 rice. New let mo iled . THE RED iw COL TORN b OK" Soot Ny [roduction and [hrift who remain at home, " k/ ' T° win the war with the decisiveness which will ensure lasting peace; the Empire will require to put forth ite full collective power in men and in money. From this viewpoint it is our true financial strength productive exertions and by exercising rigid economy; which reduces to the mihimum all expenditures upon luxuries and non-cssentials, to make good the loss caused by the withdrawal of so trial activities, repair the wastage of the war, and find cannot be too frequently or too earnestly impressed burdens of the conflict still lie before us; and that industry and thrift are; for those 2 supreme patriotic duties upon whose faithful fulfilment our success, ly our safety, may ultimately depend." -- SIR THOMAS WHITH, Minister of Finance. to augment our many the upon funds for its continuance. It by multiplying our PRODUCE MORE, SAVE MORE. MAKE LABOUR EFFICIENT. SAVE MATERIALS:FROM WASTE. SPEND MONEY LET US PRODUCE AND SAVE-- The war is now turning on a contest of all forces , money. call to all is to produce more and more. It may be necessary to work harder. The place of those who | $20.00 a enlist mast be taken by roe at Home; sich aud women, old a . e more we uce the Lg luce more on he. farms and Save more and help to win the war, and resources--men;, munitions, f more we can save. in the gardens, LET US NOT WASTE OUR LABOUR In this war-time all labour should be directly pre ductive or should be assisting in production. "Make it as efficient as possible. If your labour is on somethi; that can be postponed, put it off till after the war a Making war is the first ficiency in i make your labour tell now. business of all Canadians. b important as efficiency in fighting. WISELY. of $500,000,000. time? Tens an i tell, is as ar saved Canada will more than pay the interest on a war debt Are di tage ? What do you 3 » LET US NOT WASTE MATERIALS-- Begin at home. The larger portion of salaries and wages i t on the home--f fuel, -flotbing. oy om of these things a ight 1 from waste in every home in LET US SPEND OUR MONEY WISELY-- chink of ¢ are daily Ca 3 risking their lives for us at home. Is it not our du to be- careful and economical ? nadian dollars ~ ant part of the war equipment. Make th ave a War Savings Rcount: Buy : War THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA