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WW‘V‘fir‘vV‘rjvvv V . mo THE REAL AND THE IDEAL We Need to Learn for Ourselves What Is the Work That Endures. “Set your affections on things above, not on things on earth."â€"Col. iii., 2. it is probable that from the age of 16 up to 39 Jesus of Nazareth spent His life in mechanical toil; He made wooden plows, axe handles, and yokes; He served as a carpenter. Then for three years He gave Himself to the ministry of ideal things, exclusively to the ser- vice of the spirit. There is a wonderful satisfaction in making things, in looking over some concrete piece of work accomplished when the day ends. it is a satisfaction that. belongs to the artisan. Is it not probable that many said that it was a great pity when Jesus gave up so useful a trade as His? To them He seemed to be but chasing the rainbow. But today who possesses a single one oi the things that young carpenter made? And did we possess them all rwhat better off would the world be? Yet, on the other hand, how ill could this world afford to lose what He gave it by those three years of theservice of the ideal. In our age of things we so easily for- get how large is the place of the ideal and the spiritual. Ever estimating-our assets in the concrete, we fail to recog niz-e that our real wealth lies in thoughts and things abstract. The permanent possessions of humanity are spiritual. NOT ACRES NOR ARMIES, not banks nor business make a nation, but mighty, compelling ideals and tra- ditions. Jesus, Shakespeare, Browning, Lowell, Emerson left no goods and chattels, no bonds and mortgages; they left inspira- tions; they bequeathed ideals; living first for the soul, their souls survive and remain to us all. The truly great who still stand after the test of the years are those who have dived for the spirit. This is as true of the worker and the warrior as of the philosopher and poet. All were inspired by glowing visions; they set their affections on things above the trifles for which we struggle and spend ourselves. They endured as see- ing glories to us invisible; therefore their names endure. The great. undertakings of our own day are possible only under spiritual inspirations. No rewards of money only can induce a man to steadfastly conduct affairs of great moment and entcnprise; he is buoyed up by a great hope; often the very greatness of the task and the sénse of serving great ends carry him on; always he sees the work in the ideal rather than the wage. We must learn to measure life with the sense of the infinite. We must not think that a man has failed because he has not, left burdened warehouses and bonds. We must cease to think that we can tell whether work be high or lowly by the size of the wage. We need eyes to see the glory of the least act in the lightof the glowing motive. A new estimate is placed on every act when it is measured not by bread alone but by the things of the soul. The mother's care of the children, the fa- ther’s steady humble toil for them, the faithful watching over the sick, THE MINISTRY OF THE LOWLY, all have a new glory in the light cf- the love that leads the way and the spirit that guides those who do the least of these things. . - It is a good thing to lay a course of (bricks so that it shall be true, but of greater value to the world than the wall that stands firm is the spirit that forces the man to build aright. No man can d< even this without an ideal set in his heart, and when the wall shall have ‘al- ten the world shall still be enriched by his ideal. , Too many of us are fretting because we are not getting on in the world. Seeing the apparent ease with which some acquire fortune, we become dis- contented .with our small gains. We talk as though fortunes and money and lands were the only things wort-11 while. Yet we know better, for we all find our real joys in other things. Life is the business of learning to use things as tools, the real as the servant of the ideal, to make condition-s ever better that character may grow the more, to serve in the making of things and the enduring of things under the inspiration of the full and glorious purpose of life, the realizing of the best for ourselves, the rendering of our best to others. HENRY F. COPE. y A FAMILY MEDICINE. ..â€"â€" Dr. Williams' Pink Pills One Medicine Best Suited for the Whole Household. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are the great- .‘est bleed-builder known to medical sci- ence. They never fail to make rich, red bloodâ€"lots of it â€" the kind that brings health and strength to the suf- ferer. They are a family medicine â€"â€" good for the grand-mother or grand- father; the mother or father and for the growing children. Thousands have found new health and strength through the use of these pills. As proof of their ibcing family medicine Mrs. Chas. Cast- onguay, Michipicoten River, Ont., says: -â€"“My husband was ill for five months and was unable to do any work. He made several trips to the 800 to con- sult doctors and spent much money on medicine, but nothing helped himâ€"in fact he grew worse. He could not'eat much and the little he did eat would mot remain on his stomach. His stom- ach was examined by X Rays and found to be in a terrible inflamed condition. After remaining at the See for some time under the doctor’s care without- finding relief he returned home discour- aged and afraid he was going to die. It was then Dr. Williams' Pink Pills were recommended and by the time he had taken nine boxes he was perfectly well and able to go to work again." Mrs. Castonguay continues: “I have al- so used the Pills for female troubles and found them a perfect medicine. My little one also owes good health and a rosy color to them.” Dr. Williums' Pink Pills cure all the troubles due to poor blood or shattered nerves, such as anaemia, rheumatism, dyspepsia, neuralgia. St. Vitus’ dance partial paralysis. ctc., simply because they make rich. red. health-giving blood. Sold by all medicine dealers or by mail at. 50c. a Lox or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. \V'illiams’ Medicine (30., Brockville, Ont. _' ._.DX< The ancient Egyptians used a form of blast furnace in 2000 B. C. We have pictures of these ironworkers on the tombs at Thebes. The wiser a man is the more certain it is that he prefers fishing to politics. No man would ever get. into heaven it St. Peter demanded recon'inu-ndations from his neighbors. l pale children is magical. by little folk. It makes them plump, rosy, active, happy. it contains Cod Liver Oil, Hypophosphites and Glycerine, to make fat, blood and bone, and so put together that it is easily digested ALL DRUGGISTS: 500. AND $1.00. KING AND OLD BRIGADE KING ED‘VARD INSPEGTS BRAVE OLD “’ARRIORS. ...â€"â€" Shook Hands WitlrEach Man, and Sur- prised Them by Ilis Knowledge of Their Exploits. “I am pleased to see so many of you here to-day, looking so well and hearty. I hope that, although you are no longer young, you have some years remaining in which to enjoy this Norfolk air, and that I shall see you here on a great many future occasions. You will find refresh- ments awaiting you in the ball room, and I hope you will benefit by partaking of it." These hearty words were addressed on Saturday by King Edward to forty-five bemedalled old campaigners, who had seen active service in the Indian Mutiny, the Crimean war, and other campaigns. They had assembled at Sandringham for the purpose of being impacted by his Majesty. Although some of the number were well over eighty, they were, as a whole, a fine set of old men. KING’S KINDNESS OF HEART. The veterans, many of whom had been mutilated by shot and shell, stood erect, as his Majesty, accompanied by his guests, made his appearance in the direc- tion of the terrace. John Woods, an old soldier who fought in the Crimean war, and wore .a Turkish bar, made a great effort to stand, but was compelled to use the chair which had been placed in position for him. King Edward’s kind- ness of heart on two occasions made a great impression on the warriors. When h: made his appearance the veterans saluted by removing their hats, but his Majesty, after returning their salute, commanded them to cover their heads. Again, as they were marching into the ball room for lunch they had rather a difficult step to negotiate, and the King, noticing this, at once sent Sir Dighton Probyn and Captain Graham Woodwark to stand by and render any necessary assistance. RECALLED THEIR DEEDS. The inspection itself lasted a quarter " 'Candi?¢¢¢¢¢ééé颢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢3 The effect of Scott'J‘ EmulJion on thin, follies, ' of an hour. The records of the men were read out by Captain Atthill and Captain Woodwork. King Edward shook hands with each man, and surprised them by his extensive knowledge of their exploits. “You were one of the ‘Fighting Fifth,’ were you " he said to a veteran, and added, “A grand regiment." “You were at Lucknow, my man," he remarked to another. “Then you had an exciting time of it." And to yet ano- ther, “You were under Havclockâ€"a won- derful soldier l” Proceeding along the lines, his Majesty paid special attention t) Thomas Mann, who served under William l\’.; William Skoylcs, who was in the Kafllr war Of 1818, and James Oilcy, who took part in tho Balaclava charge. As his Majesty spoke to them of their battles their eyes glistened, and they pulled their worn limbs together as though in readiness for the fray once more. HAPPY AS SCHOOL BOYS. His Majesty was deeply moved by the heartiness with which he was received by the veterans, who, after having been entertained at lunch, climbed into the brakes like a lot of school boys. It was, indeed, a happy party that was driven around the estate on Saturday after- noon. Not only had the old soldiers been received by the King, but friends who had fought in company many years before met again to compare notes and to recall their' youth. As they talked with the freedom of veterans of former times, the horrors of the old wars were brought home to their privileged list-en- crs. Loud were they in praise of his Majesty, and many honestly wished they were able to. actively serve. him. During the proceedings, his Majesty con- ferred the Royal Victorian Order of the Fourth Class upon Captain Atthill. In awarding the honor, the King said. it gave him great. pleasure to do so in .necognition of his services in connec- tion with the Royal.Norfolk Veterans' Association. ...__._.g_._ .â€" KEEP BABY WELL. Ask any mother who has used Baby's Own Tablets and she will tell you there is no other medicine so good. We pledge you our word there is no other medi- cine so safeâ€"we give you the guaran- tee of a Government analyst that Baby's Own Tablets contains no opiate or poi- sonous soothing stuff. The Tablets speedily relieve and cure all the minor ailments of babies and young child- dren. Mrs. L. F. Kerr, GI‘GGDDUSH, Onl., says: “Baby’s Own Tablets are the best all round medicine for babies and chil- dren I know of. I can strongly recom- mend them to mothers from my own experience." Sold by all medicine deal- ers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams’ Medicine 00., Brook- vill-e, Ont. .â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"+.â€"_â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" BEER DRIVES OUT ABSINTHE. â€"_ France Takes More of the Former and Less of the Latter. The consumption of beer in France has increased by more than 40 per cent. during the last five years. in 1906 it reached the imposing total of 317,040,- 000 gallons. It does not appear that the increased use of beer has diminished in the slight- est degre the consumption of win-e and cider. But Consul Mason is quoted in Bonfort’s Wine and Spirit Circular as saying that, as the consumption of beer. increases, that of alcohol, especially in the perilous form of absinthe, is slow- ly but. steadily decreasing. The statistics of 1904 show that. dur- ing that year the amount of absinthe sold for drinking purposes in France fell off more than 130,000 gallons, ’cr 27.8 per cent. This is not a sweeping or conclusive reform, but statistics seem to show that the maximum danger point has been passed. Much of the beer is imported (or pur- ports to be so) from Pilsen and Munich, though most of the leading breweries in other German cities have Paris ag- encies and distribute their beer to re- tailers. This entails high prices to con-' sumers, as there is a heavy import duty. Under the stimulus of this pro- tection the brewing industry of France has developed rapidly both in respect to quantity and quality of its product. _â€" W‘I‘ ANOTHER MAGISTRATE CURED BY ZAM-BUK. Magistrate F. Rasmussen of 211 Mar- quette SL, Montreal, has just been cured by Zam-Buk of a skin disease which for years had defied all remedies. Inter- viewed on the subject Mr. Rasmussen said :â€"â€"“it is quite correct. For years I was troubled with a serious skin disease, and not one but several doctons in turn failed to do me any good. Zamâ€"Buk seemed to not like a charm; and a few boxes healed the sores and cleared my skin completely." All stores sell Zam-Buk at 50 cents a box, or post free from Zam-Buk 00., Toronto, for price. 6 boxes for $2.50. . n.1,- .... TO CATCH BURGLAR. A “’cllâ€"Known Detective .Tells How it May be Done. “There are only ten persons in :1 tl'iousand who, when they hear strange noises in their houses. do not immedi- ately strike a. light to find out the cause,” said a well-known detective. “This is the most absolute piece of fol- ly a sane person can commit. and yet it only seems natural». you that when you hear any noise that indicates the presence ‘in your house of a person who has no business there, first take the precaution to put out your light. Then, if you want to search, do so in the dark. “Of course. you know the house bet- ter than any stranger, and the chanc- es are that if you keep quiet the. inâ€" " a WWW" ____________..__.____________ _ "‘3" , Imperial Bank Proceedings of tho Thirty-second Amnml (It-mm) Meeting of the Shareholdch Held at the Banking "(mac oi the lnnilluihm in Toronto, on Wednes~ day, 22ml Mny, WI” " râ€"-â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-fll THE REPORT. The Directors have pleasure in oulmiitlmg to the Shareholders their Thirty-second Annual Report and llnlunm Street of 4m, chain: of the Bank for the year which ended on 30th April, 1007. The net proflls for the twelve mnntlm, other making full provision for all bad and doubtful debts, for interest on uwmaturcd billy. under discount, for the usual contributions to the Pension and (hinraritco Funds, and providing for Provincial and other taxation, amount to $710,020.04, which has been ap- plied as follows:â€" (a) Dividends have been paid at the rate of 10 per annum for the first tlll‘m-qunrlcrs of the year, and at the rate of 11 per cent. per annum for the last quarter, amounting in all to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $453,217 £8 (b) Bank Premises and Furniture Account has been credited with 116,391 47 (0) Profit and Loss Account has been increased by . . . . . . . . . . . . 149,420 29 The Premium, amounting to $846,200.94, received on an equal amount of New Capital Stock, has been transferred to Rest Account, which now amounts to $4,773,948.44. There has been a satisfactOry increase in the business of the Bank in all Departments. _ Branches of the Bank have been opened during the year at Brantford and Fort William, and a sub-branch on Bank street, Ottawa, all in the Province of Ontario, and at Athabasca Landing, in the Province of Alberta. The branch at Trout Lake, B. C., has been closed. Shortly after our last meeting the Bank suffered and we were much grieved through the death of our much-respected colleague, Mr. William Hendrie of Hamilton, who was elected a Director on 19th May, 1.899, and died on 27th June, 1906. The vacancy on the Board occasioned by Mr. Hendrio’s death has been filled by the appointment. of Wm. Hamilton Merritt of St. Catha-rincs, nephew Of, our late President, Mr. T. R. Merritt. A by-law will be submitted for your approval authorizing an increase in the Capital by the sum of $5,000,000, to be availed of in such amounts and at such times as the Directors may determine. The rapid development of the country necessitates increased banking facilities which can be most economi- cally and at the same time profitably supplied by the Banks which are now in existence. It is intended to allot then-cw shares from time to time. as the business of the Bank may call for additional capital, but no immediate allotment is in contemplation. ' . A further by-law will be submitted for your approval authorizing an ad- ditional contribution by the Bank to the Officers and Employees Pension Fund, with a view to placing that Fund on a more substantial baSis. ‘ The Head Office and Branches of the Bank have all been carefully in spectod during the year, and your Directors have much pleasure in again bearing testimony to the zeal, efficiency and faithfulness of the staff in the of their duties. performance D. R. WILKIE, President. cent. per PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Balance at credit of account Dlhktiazntinofihs 6st :12: ' 50th April, 1906, brought for- s 276 896 02 rate of 10 per cent. ward , per annum (paid lat Profits for t a two 47307 “M of August 1906) $ 98,567 50 ended 50th April, 1 . a. Dividend 1‘30. 65, for deducting charges of man- three months, at the eminent and interest due de- rate of 10 per cent. Â¥0fiitora,i?ndf:Â¥t:fi bmgkégg ' u rev 5 on 0 per annum (paid I“ doubltli’ul debts and for rebate , 42 ngifiagjlemlgg?f 15?:me 109 846 on bills under discount 719.029 04 three months at the Premium received on no 846.206 94 rate of 10 per cent. Capital Stock per annum (paid 15?. of February, 1907) 114,525 55 Dividend No. 67. for three months, at the rate of 11 per cent. per annum (paid lat of May, 1907) 150,478 21 $455,217 2 Transferred to Rest Account. 846,206 94 Written 01! Bank'Premises and Furniture Account 416,591 47 Balance of Account carried forward . .. .. ... . . . . ... 426,516 51 _.___._._. __________________.___.. $1,842,152 00 313421152 00 â€"D REST A000 U NT. Balance at Credit of Account,» 50th April, 1906 .. $5,927,741 50 Premium received on new Capital Stock 846,206 94 $4,775,948 44 D. R. WILKIE, General Manager. ASSETS. LIABILITIES. Notes of the Bank in circula- Gold and Silver tion 5,515,497 00 Coin $1,104,686 49 Deposits noi'tét'r'. . lug interest .. .8 6,120,881 52 Govern- . 5,595,875 00 Dominion ment Notes $6,700,561 49 Deposits bearing . . . interest (inc1ud. Deposm with Dominion Govern- ing interest ac- mom. for security of note crued to date)...” 25,307,217 39 circulation 168,089 16 â€"â€"â€"â€"-' 51,928,099 41 Notes of and Cheques on other - Deposits by other Banks in Banks 1,516,964 97 Canada. 75,211 50 Balance due from other Banks Balance due to Agencies in 1n Canada. . .. .. . . .. . .. ., .. .. ... . 745,042 52 the United Kingdom . 126,040 55 Balance due from Agents in â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" the United Kingdom 12,742 60 Total liabilities to tho public..$55,442,848 46 Balance due from Agents in Capital Stock (paid-up) 4,773,948 4 Foreign Countries 2,025,297 25 Rest: Account . .. .. .8 4,775,948 44 Dividend No. 67 , $11,541.69? 79 (payable lst May, Dominion and Pro. 1907) for three vincinl Govern- montha, at the ment Securities.. 8 558,266 98 rate of 11 per Canadian Munici- cent. per annum" 150,478 21, pal Securities and Rebate on Bills British 01‘ For- discounted . 93,717 49 eizn. or Colonial Public Securities other than Cana- 425‘515 51 Rdiim 2,689,728 65 in way an 0 er 5'424'460 45 Bonds, Debentures and Stocks . 945,876 77 4,173,872 41 Call and Short Loans on Stocks and Bonds in Canada. 5,659,472 0| $18,898,042 2.1 Other Current Loans, Dis- counts and Advances . 25,715,495 11 Overdue debts (1058 provided for) 22.61701 Real Estate (other than Bank Premises) Mortgages on Real Estate sold by the Bank Bank Premises, including Safes, Vaults and Office Fur- niture, at Head Office and Branches Other Assets, not included un- der foregoing beads .. Balance of Profit and Loss Account carried forward. 25,555 19 900,000 00 14.086 06 / E. HAY, D. R. WILKIE, Asst. General Manager. General Manager. In addition to the customary motions, which were unanimously carried, a by-l-aw was passed authorizing an increase in the Capital Stock of the Bank by the sum of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), to be issued as the Direc- tors may hereafter determine, and also a by-law authorizing the Directors to make a special contribution of $25,000 to the Pension Fund of the Bank. The Scrutineers appointed at the meeting repo ted the following gentle- men duly elected Directors for the ensuing your:â€"â€".icssrs. D. R. Wilkie, Hon. lobert Jaffray, Wm. Ramsay of Bowland, Elias Rogers, J. Kerr Osborne, Charles Cockshutt, Peleg I-Iowland, Wm Whyte (Winnipeg), Cawthra Mulock, $45,641,257 .46 35.659135 3§ â€"_â€"â€"â€" 55,485 74' tion. Richard Turner (Quebec), Wm. At. a subsequent meeting Hamilton Merritt, M.D. (St. Catharines). of the Directors Mr. D. R. Wilkie was elected President and the Hon. Robert Jaifray Vice-President for the ensuing year. trudcr will expose himself either by showmg a light or stumbling over But let me felt something. Then you have the advant- age of knowing his position without his knowing yours. . “There is many a murdered man in his grave to-day who would have been alive had this advice been followed. What- can be more preposterous than the idea of a man in his right mind (knowing that _if a burglar is in his lit-USO, and is discovered he will take desperate means) actually offering himself as a target by appearing with a light in his hand. which does no more good than to betray his presence. as it is only natural that he Cillmot see three feet beyond its rays‘.’ , “Take the remrds of murders coup mittid where only lulrglnry was intend» ed. and you will find that three-quar- ters of them are due to the folly «,9 searching for the burglar “Hill a lighf." q