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------ (Cont'd) + rd of Life, for Grant that we age from Thy 3 ys and duties of it eon intg hb erself smiling in er ar's" abashed face. She wished rge could talk to the boy, He would know what to say to him. Here, at least, was the task ready to her hand, which George had assured her would itself. Comforting her fears for" the future, he had para- . phrased for her the old saying, "Sa- tan finds some mischief still for idle 'hands to do," into a new and better meaning: 'God will find some splendid task for willing hands to do." God had given him his splendid task and here---perhaps--was hers. At Jeast, < here was a task to do! "Please tell me your name," she began. "I mustn't go on calling' you 'my burglar'--even to myself." He reddened shamefacedly. . "I'm--sorry," he blurted 'out. "I might have stayed on the verandah all night; but I hadn't eaten anything for two days, except apples and ber- | ries. I'm not a regular--burglar--at least, I--" ! "Your name, please?" she insisted, | mindful of the brooding trouble in; his eyes. n "My name is Dan," he said soberly. She waited. "That isn't all?" He nodded. "I never had any o.her'name." His voice "was unexpectedly hitter. "You wouldi't call 'Van Auken's Dan'--or 'Workhouse Danny,' a name, would you?" ; ' Hor. gray eyes beamed lovely com- passion on him. His heart'thrilled to them. "That all belongs to the story you| are going to tell me by and by," she, reminded him. * {Here are hot muffins] waiting to be eaten--George always] liked them, especially with marma- lade. And wowt you give me some omelete, please, and a: bit of that bacon?" He waited on her and then helped her with the clearing away handily enough. p + "I used to help Mrs. Van Auken, sometimes," he explained; «"She had five children, and she. was sick a lot. Td like to mow the iawn afterward, if you'll let mie," he added. eyeing the empty cookie-jar pepitently; "or clean the cellar; or anything e done." 5 hE Gi } : But she bade him, instead, fetch! wood for the parlor fireplace. A cold, wind, presaging more rain, had arisen; and was whining drearily about the house. She shivered a little at the | "thought of herself alone, listening to, _its sorry plait. "And now," she said, when she had made him sit down in George's chair, finding a warm comfort in his big boyish presence, "you shall tell me all about yourself." CHAPTER IIL "And first," said Mrs. Brett, when he still sat silent, not knowing where . to begin, "you must tell me how thdy came to call you 'Workhouse Danny.' o He glanced at her quickly, as if understanding her low-voiced pity. "They found my mother dying by the roadside," 'he said, under his breath. "She--she was very young. 1 | He iI went to school, He was obliged to e you want! throug > wet. : "Perhaps they never tried. Some- times; you know----"" "Yes; I know." = : "Well," he resumed,' in the hard voice with which he had confessed his sorrowful name, "I stayed. there--in the workhouse. . They call it. that, sometimes; it sounds worse even than poor-farm." © Rg "Did you grows there?" =~ "No. '1 was always strong and big for my 'age. When I was eight, a man named Van® Aukén took me. 1 was 'bound' to him .til!*T was eight- een." "And was he--did he----1" She bridged difficult paudes with her gentle questions: "He wanted mé to work, I think he treated me as well as a man would treat his dog, or his horse. I learned to work, I was useful to him. Winters % send me." "And the woman, his wife? -Was she kind?" : - He pondered with knit brows. "1 used to hate her, sometimes. She had a shrill, scolding voicé, I could never please her. When I was small she beat me. | But now it seems to me she couldn't, help what she did, Her husband is a hard man, She was sick, off 'and on. And:so--" '"But you,' she began impulsively, "you don't seem--you use very good English. How did it happen?' He smiled across at her for the first time, with a gleam of strong white teeth. shook his head. His eyes were} Hig eyes kindled e: ed for her answer. | wanted, 'His mouth grgw*ullen once "fam not 'quite e 4 him another year of work, he could handle heavy barrels and boxes, and I was honest. He found he could trast me--that 'is, he thought could. 1 never had a penny I call my own.' Van Aukén gave me clothes--like these--and I ate at his house." ' ' wi Vp i ready-made' suit, already frayed at the sleeves and shiny over the knees and elbows. Then he lifted defiant eyes to meet hers. "I took ten dollars from the store till and ran away. I meant to go to Halifax and join the Navy--if they would have me. I always wanted to be a sailor." "Did you spend the money?" He shook his head. "T was a thief for nothing; I lost the money. I guess somebody swiped it out of my pocket while I slept by the roadside. Then I broke into your house and stole your food." § He broke into a short bitter laugh. « 'Workhouse Dan' is a good enough name for a fellow like me, A regular bum, that's what I am--+thief, tramp, burglar. I wonder you're not afraid of me, You--you ought to bel" J "1 had a friend--a boy. He lent me (To be continued.) PN \ (Gomans Sphere + Efficiency Test for Homemaker: 8 voad AAs ' fw ¢ To Mrs. T. Q. Franks a medal has been awarded as America's best home-maker. Here is the efficiency test which she would submit to every housekeeper £0. answer: 1. Do you gomsider your occupation of housewifés# profession of which you are proud and to which you bring your most intelligent attention? = 2. Do you and your husband regard yourselves as business partners, shar- ing a knowledge of the family finances and prospects, and co-operate in spending your income wisely? 3. Have you a stated amount to ex- pend on food, ~operating expenses, furniture, recreation ete? 4. Have you a personal bank 'ac- count for the income entrusted to you, and do you handle bills and other communications ~ systematically...and promptly ? 5. Have you a cost keeping system which is a complete record of every | sessssiin Eccentric Men and That possession of much of the world's goods is frequently attended 'by the manifestation of the weirdest . eccentricities on the part of the own- ers is amusingly fllustrated = by the "following curious instances:-- In Vienna lived a wealthy man, a ole of noble origin, occupying sump- tuons apartments in the heart of the ital's fashionable quarter, who, he wished to summon his ser- yants, did so by means of bugle calls. favorite pastime of this eccentric to drive a stage, attired like any inary driver of such a vehicle, wer he 'mght find aristocratic be most numerous. Viennese asserted that while hie spént a fortune each year upon his 'raiment yet-he was never clad in any 'the discarded garments of his On "occasion the Pole as- ed the/guests at a ball by ap- in a costume of pure white, notable exceptions of shirt eal | with a' crimson turban on. his 'only at night. , | tent neigh! Their Queerness on a carefully measured walking track maintained on his prémises for this purpose. Should he desire to call on his friends near by he would do so by proxy, at the same time conducting a conversation with them by means of the servants, whom he sent in relays with certain questions, with strict in- junctions to bring the answers as speedily as possible. A well known; Parisian, according to his own statement, for many years de- fled the weather by drinking a solu- tion of camphor, which, in his opinion, was an excellent substitute for cloth- ing. It was said that winter and sum- mer alike found him sleeping without a particle of clothing, with the win- dows of his apartment thrown wide open. 'It was his custom also to stroll in the garden, even on bitterly cold nights, in a garment much resembling that ordinarily worn by normal people Among the . wealthy eccentrics of f was & man who lived near His fad excited much at- netdally at noon each 'appear in his front day he his feet cove: with richly embroid- and amusement among his | ad yard, ; NE yearly or you have spent and how? We Is your. house planned through- out on sanitary, economit both for yourself and for all others within it? Are the heating, ventilat- ing and lighting systems up to the maximum in quality and quantity and down to the minimum cost? 7. Have you accurate knowledge of all labor-saving devices.applicable to your household, supplying all you can afford? Is the work of your house intelligently planned, so that worker, has a clear idea of individual responsibilities and a reasonable time of rest? ; 8. Have you o practical knowledge of cooking? Of economical buying, stock-taking and the balanced ration? 9. Have you taken all possible pre- cautions' against fire, thievery and other dangers to the house? Have you a complete inventory of all your household 'belongings? ' 10. Have you compared all your housekeeping methods, in detail, with those of at least a dozen women of similar incomes and circumstances? Are you willing to be told that your methods might be improved by such practical housekeepers?--by an em- ploye?>by an expert? In marking yourself on this test, allow 10 for each question, giving yourself a fair percentage if you can- not fairly claim the entire 10 points. Add results for your total percentage of 100, or "perfect." To Serve Corn. xe How to Boil Corn--Husk the ears. remove the silk' with a vegetable brush so it will all come off. Have water boiling and boil corn rapidly at once and place on a plate which has-been covered with a napkin, and bring the ends up so the corn will be covered. Do not add salt And do not let the ears stand in the water, Serve at once. nr -- When Boiling Corn in Husk--Re- move a Tew of the outer husks, then turn the i ones back; remove the and tie. Boil same, as above. This ds to the: sweetness of the corn. ered and jeweled sandals, and with a} mij his waist. Then, to do. But Van 'Auken---"} 1 could He glanced down at his cheap, fro ng your fr day's expenditures ?,. Can you give a - statement of what, principles, that "eaclr for five minutes. /Remove from water, 'stration agent talk at the 'some tal usement end of the program, Do not expect-the teachers to work to furnish Secure chances are that they are as busy as you are, if not busier. You should, however, call upon them for co-opera- tion, for in such affairs it is advisable to combine interests and share respon- sibilities. There need be no fear as to lack of interest on the part of the teachers, for they are always 'inter- ested in things social or educational. One of the best ways to arouse interest in a community gathering is to arrange a meeting, and have for a speaker one of the locdl boys who has been in the service, If this "is not possible, ask a soldier from a néigh- boring town or city to speak. Adver- tise this feature and your,assembly hall will be crowded. Invite a boy who has not been so fortunate as to be sent overseas to tell the audience about cantonment organization. Learning the value of organization will, in itself, be helpful in building up your community work. After you are organized, ask every returned soldier in your community to-speak, for the experiences of the men who went over will continue to interest us for a long time to ¢nme. Later on, the main social meetings may be supplemented by soil study clubs; corn elubs, or fruit and orchard study clubs; if you are in a fruit dis- trict. "Domestic science and bread- making clubs are suitable » Fé ype of" school" commumity.s Parents and 'pupils both: become' interested in these clubs and will soon be compet- ing for the same rrizes. Do.not try to 'have contests without prizes or ribbons, or you will lose much of the interest. "If your organization is vig- orous enough to support at least two of the clubs suggested, you will have no- trouble in making up $2, $3, or even $56 purses, The high school ®msscs in English, civies or public spedking, can be asked to work up debates and amateur plays. A home talent play and an occasional debate can be arranged to. be given by the patrons. This gives the teach- er of public speaking an opportunity to help; and nothing quite equals a home-talent play for bringing out an: interested audience. A small. ad- misgion fee will cover expenses. If there is a balance, it can be used for prizes. T fi i We are now facing the grave prob- lems of reconstruction. . Producers are an 'important 'economic force in this question of supply and demand. Why not have your community organ- ized from this social centre and be asia constructive unit. 2 2 § A Dazzling Total. Nothing less than a White Paper has been issued in England in which an attémpt has been made to total up the number of articles of clothing and surgical comforts made by the Sister 'Susies for sick and wounded soldiers ni ie Army Council's " scheme, and Sir Edward Ward finds that the number turned out reached the amazing total of 88,000,000; the workers who achieved it totalled 400,- saerifice of the great ers at home." 5 Fg) band. of work Si carefully; bring hack the husks, Lote your county agent or home Semon. up the program of activities; the i ready to make a study of your part] 000. The Director-General pays tri-| | bute in the paper to "the noble self-| was a good investment, at by such Treans could their de 4 lands be made productive before their available supplies of timber were ex- 'hausted. Forest: culture presupposes long-term invéstments 'and, conse- quently, the necessity of a minimum outlay in land "and preliminary ex- penses. For this reason it is general- ly considered to be an undertaking which governments can handle to bet- ter advantage than can private cor- poratiens or individuals, The Quebec |=== companies, however, have. acquired considerable areas of cheap land in fee simple. ~ They established thelr own nurseries and these will be grad- ually' enlarged until they will furnish sufficient seedlings to keep pace with the planting. = As practically no seed 'of Canadian trees is now- obtainable, it is being imported from Europe, but in time it should. be 'possible to ob- tain native seed.. It is, for example, not yet definitely known how Norway sp! will grow under Canadian con- ditions, A vast amount of experiment: al work, ng several years' time, will be necessary to decide this point. In order to avoid any delay, the mental work in co-operaf Commission of , Conservation co-inel- dently. with their planting. ~-- Europe, Sats An Example, , 7 T€ 1s to be regretted thatthe several provincial governments .. which 'have |, control of: their forests should permit great areas: of icut-over forest. to .re- main idle until the time has been reached when private enterprise "must" undertake the task in order to prevent the declne of the timber and pulp industries, The provinces might well learn from the peoples of Europe, who have been practising state forestry for more than a Century, It is long past the time for heeding the warnings of those who, for more th a generation, have bean pointing out the menace of permitting a great na- tional resource to <ecome depleted; Anyone who now grates about Cana- dian forests being "vast beyond com: prehension," "illimitable," "or "inex- haustible," should be regarded as ani | enemy of the country. iY Find time still to be learning some- what good, and 'give up being desul- {enor "the _t 'The purity of "CLARK'S ESI Tt 1A teed by the Government fegend on every can. as | MONTREAL x An Immense Flower. > The largest of all the flowers of the 'world is said to be the rafflesia, a na- 'tive of Sumatra, so called after Sir Stamford - Raffles. This ' immense flower, it appears; is composed of five, round petals of a brickish color, each measuring a foot across. These are dovered vil Zumerous irregular yels lowish white swellings. ' The. petals surround a cup nearly & foot wide, the margin of which bears the stamens. The cup of the rafflesia is filled with a" fleshy. disk, the up-. per surface of which is covered with -- projections miniature 'cows' 'horns. The cup when free from its. contents will hold about twelve pints, The flower weighs about fifteen pounds and is very thick, the petals being three-quarters of an inght. : min ee pe rh | Mutary Eininfent 10F sale' everyiwnete, amie pA Sr sot pov 8élf-Controtled Alrcraft. 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