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i 3 looked forward to ing, occupies what might have been a stimulating half hour by a description of his "absolutely classical" case of indigestion, and his latest diet stunt. . My dentist hints at diet--""Cut down on the cereals and the meat; take more fruit, milk, and vegetables." I go to a banquet and the speaker of the evening, a very popular phy- sician, gives 'a charming talk on how to avoid fat and keep fit by diet. "For breakfast a glass of orange juice, two thin slices of unbuttered toast and a cup of black coffee without sugar. For lunch a light consommé, one slice of lean meat, two teaspoonsful of some vegetable, and a small dish of stewed fruit. For dinner a salad without oil, two slices of dry bread, and a cup of unsugared tea. That's all." great sigh of content. I clutch ner- vously at my waist line. Magazine reading reminds me con- stantly of the importance of vitamins. 1 learn that "There are three essential vitamins: C---the antiscorbutic vita- min that helps preserve your: teeth; B, thé vitamin that stimulates and aids digestion; and vitamin A, often called. the infection preventer." By merely turning the page of the same magazine, 1 discover vitamin D--the bone builder--and the excellent and indispensable vitamin G. Men who win success, I find, must have vita- mins. ? The most annoying phase of the * et game is that every time I re- turn to civilization, I am confused to find that the rules have been drasti- cally changed. Years ago I retired to the wilderness with two very small children, and, as my only medical guide, a book by one of our leading child's specialists, Manfully I fol- lowed directions as set forth on the feeding of the young. I lured my bellowing infants into taking on puréed spinach and carrots, I rammed coddled eggs down their unwilling gullets, and primed them with beef juice, only. to discover on emerging-- with two quite robust children in tow --that I had been entirely wrong. A new edition of my medical guide book was out, and the whole food schedule had been shifted. Eggs, I learned, were very bad for the kid- neys. Beef juice was in the discard, 'prunes and quarters of butter beaten to a stiff froth appeared The assembled ladies heave a| about, champed at the bit, so to speak, and pawed the dust. They stared at H of all, they keep amazingly fit and en- : "| joy themselves thoroughly while they do live. I shall always remember my first} ] large dinner party in Sweden. We | had sandwiches--caviare, smoked sal- mon, cheese, paté--followed by fine, "heavy soup, liberally studded with Provincial Highway No. 11. ~ From Orillia 25 miles. 3 (3 Daily Lv. Muskoka Wharf---7.00 afi. a-- week days. 8.30 a.m. Sundays $1.50 per year in advance taking in this | world" as it was then called. Many of the great grandfathers of those here present belonged to these hardy PP Then came a noble shrimp pastry, washed down by white wine. The next course was good stout meat and potatoes and cream gravy, with which we drank red wine. Asparagus garnished with next, and the banquet closed on the triumphant note of a splendid glacé, built in the shape of a temple, with waves of spun sugar billowing out around it and cherries and angelica adorning its minarets. Sherry is the dessert wine of Sweden. When finally the last minaret had been demolished and the last sherry glass emptied, we advanced to the drawing room for coffee and liqueurs and fruit. Around half past twelve a spirit of restlessness seized on the party. There were conspicuous gaps in the conversation, and the guests milled the dining room door, too, and when the hostess threw it open and an- nounged gayly, "Nattmat," did any- one wait for a second invitation or hang back with a suggestion that this was really too much? Not so. With common impulse they surged through the door and fell on the spread table with gusty delight. I paled at the sight of that table, loaded as it was with glasses of snaps and bottles of beer, stacks of knackerbrod, casse- roles of steaming mashed potatoes and herring, dishes of plain boiled potatoes, raw herring and onions, cheese of several kinds, broiled ptar- migan--everything that was filling and fattening. It was after three when the party broke up. Next morning at half past eight breakfast, I saw my fellow revelers--not only alive, but brisk and cheerful--peeling their boiled potatoes and boning their buttery herrings as if they hadn't eaten for 24 hours. Now, if one entire body of people can enjoy the undoubted pleasures of food so comfortably, why, I should like to know, must we go twittering through life afraid to eat this or that because it's bad for us, or eating this or that repulsive muck because it's supposed to be good for us? Mind you, I am the last person in the world to deny the benefits of diet for definite di and where pre- and carrots and spinach had changed their position on the diet schedule. When I was home on leave four years ago, sauer kraut was the thing. One must have sauer kraut in order to rout certain unpleasant germs from one's innards. On my last leave I found saver kraut completely forgot- ten--people quite stared at me when I mentioned it. Tomato juice was the thing--the smart ones had made it the fashion, the wise ones had wel- .._ comed it, Tomato juice, and only "gnats juice, can give you the neces- hb B food values, mineral salts, and vitamins. : But I had to live in Europe for a| couple of years to find "that we Americans are not alone in this! "nutrition-mindedness." Let gather | the bidding of a quick appetite, with- "| THE CANADIAN PIONEERS OF e | nockburp Institute and read before scribed by a competent physician. But I do contend that most amateur dieters would be infinitely better off i$ they stopped tinkering with their health -- ignoring their inefficient colons, forgot their sluggish intestinal tracts, learned the alphabet of vitamins; disregarded their waist lines. If instead they would eat th. She told us when naturally and without undue emphasis | trey ee * Snrey to Myers' their three meals a day, at the same time locking the garage door and and shaking their legs a bit, they would, I feel sure, be quite as fit, quite as slender, quite as prosperous as under the the dietary system. And they'd get lots more fun out of life. For a good meal, eaten at out goading doubts or qualms of con- science, is 'royal sport. --- HASTINGS COUNTY (North Hastings Review) The following paper was written by Mrs. Lester O'Hara for the Ban- Madoc Institute by Mrs. S. Ash- on January 29th, at the home of far Rose A '| The men's wearing apparel was all turers and their names are known to many who are present at this meeting. 5 The townships of Thurlow, Sidney and Tyendinaga were settled the first in Hastings County. Usually the lands bordering on the lakes and rivers were first settled, on account of being more easily reached by boat and canoe, and the settlers could se- cure supplies much easier than those farther inland. The afore mentioned townships were settled by the U. E. Loyalists after the war of 1812-14 with the U. 8. A. These settlements were just beginning to establish them- selves when there was an influx of settlers from the old countries to the more Northerly lying townships that had been newly surveyed and were thrown open for settlement. These men came, bringing their wives and families with them, and fearlessly faced the forest trails to these new lands just opened up. There were no roads, no villages where they could purchase supplies, no mills or post offices. There were only trails here 'and there through the forest. But the settlers, nothing daunted, came in, some on horse back, some on foot with packs on their backs, but most came by ox cart, with their few possessions stowed in the ox cart. There were no clearings, but the pion- eers cut down some trees and cleared off a space and the logs thus obtained were erected into what was termed, "a shanty." This shanty was roofed over with .gcoops. That is trees (mostly bass- wood), split in half lengthwise and hollowed out and laid closely side by side and chinked with clay. Where these side sections joined, another scoop was placed over this jointing, this making it rain-proof. A fire place was erected in one end and a stone chimney put up and the house was ready for occupation. The door, was at first, quite often a deer skin hung over the opening until boards could be sawed and pegged together. Where the city of Belleville now stands was a tiny village consisting of one small store, one blacksmith shop, a grist mill and a post office. This was called Myers' Creek. This was the place the settlers went for all supplies. Now, if you will pardon me for re- peating family history, I will men- tion some things my grandmother used to tell her grandchildren. She said a Mr. Zerin was second settler in Madoc Township and Squire James O'Hara was third, I forget who was | the first settler, but my grandfather Creek it took them five days to make the trip and return. They camped under the ox-cart at night. The first camp was situated at what is now known as Bronson's Rapids. The only thing the settlers had for sale was barrels of potash, which they hauled by ox-cart to Myers' Creek and sold. With the pro- ceeds of the potash they bought only "Many Love; the Land Our Respect, and Our CANADA Returns of the Day" to CANADA Our Home Land, the Land We Happy that commands Our Loyalty, Service. _ the warp being cotton. The women's and children's dresses and the men's underwear were all of the home-made flannel. Large flocks of sheep were kept, as this meant clothing for the whole family. This clothing was cut and fitted and sewn by hand into garments for. all the family, by the settlers' wives and daughters. (to be continued) W.C.T.U. CONVENTION The 87th annual Convention of On- tario and Durham W. C. T. U. was held in the United Church, Uxbridge, on Tuesday, June 21st. At 9.30 a.m. after the arrangement of committees, the worship service was taken by the Uxbridge Union, led by Miss Claughton, the president. The Bible lesson was taken by Mrs. Stillwell and prayer offered by Mrs. Jamieson, Z The business sessions of the Con- of Port Perry presiding. Reports were received from the secretaries, treasurer and superintendents of de- partments. Seven Unions and one "Y" the stern necessities. If you ded a paper of needles or pins these had to be purchased at Myers' Creek. I've heard my mother say the gift of a sewing needle was quite an event in a young girl's life, when she was old enough to sew and was very carefully taken care of; for its loss usually meant punishment for carelessness. The thread that was used for sewing was manufactured by the settlers 'and hatchelled, carded and spun on a tiny wheel called a "spinning jenny." The household linen was woven on hand looms in the little log houses. made by the busy wife, from the sheep. *Thé wool was shorn, washed, | picked, greased, carded and spun into 2 en colored and woven into ullcloth | placed a white peony in a vase, and | departed member spoke in | temperance. Miss Harper, were represented. Reports from de- partments were ing although financial givings were less than last yea A motion was passed asking the delegates to do what they could to secure a further effort from their re- spective Unions to raise sufficient money to carry on the fifth year of the W.C.T.U. educational program. Noontide prayer was led by Mrs. Allin, of Port Perry, after which the wife from the flax grown on the land; Convention adjourned and enjoyed an excellent dinner provided by the local ladies. Greetings were kiven by resi- dent ministers and others, suitable response being made by Miss Kater- son, of Bowmanville. pie! The afternoon session opened with | the memorial service, conducted the deceased was read, the well acquainted with the apprecia service to_the cause of paid tribute to the life long work of | Uxbridge, and a Star of Honor pin vention followed, Mrs. Geo. Jackson, |, the Oshawa Union. As rt the late Mrs. E. Starr, Whitby. Mrs. Nichols, of Uxbridge, spoke of the work of the late Mrs. Asa Gordon, of Ottawa. Two of the members present at the Convention were honored by being presented with pins--a County Life Membership Pin to Mrs. Jamieson, of to Mrs. Staples, of Whitby. The latter lady had secured eleven new members for the W. C. T. U. Mrs. Booth, of Oshawa, speaking of the plan of work, said: "Plan your work so that as many members as possible may be given something to do, rather than loading it all on to a few members." Mrs. Farmer, of Port Perry, re- ported for the resolutions committee. A resolution of appreciation of the attitude of Premier Henry re the "Beer by the Glass" campaign, was carried. It reads as follows: We, the Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of On- tario and Durham Counties, in Con- vention assembled, wish to place on record our pleasure and appreciation of the stand taken by the Hon. Geo. 8S. Henry, Prime Minister of Ontario, in refusing to meet the demands for "Beer by the Glass," so insistently urged by the Moderation League. Another resolution sought to gecure a positive rather than a negative pledge. The resolution reads: Whereas character development must be positive: Resolved that steps be taken to se- cure signatures of our young to the following pledge: "I promise to do all I can to be healthy in body and mind; and to this end I will take such steps as are with- in my power to remove the evils of people | : | tained much practical advice for trus- telligent part in shaping the social program, and in making suggestions for the betterment of political con- ditions. Several musical numbers were given during the Convention, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the delegates. Resolutions of appreciation were passed re the work of the Uxbridge ladies, and all those who had helped to make the Convention a success. Whitby Union asked to have the Convention held in Whitby next year. The election of officers resulted as follows: Hon. Presidents--Mrs, Stalter, Osh- awa; Mrs. Robertson, Oshawa. President--Mrs. Geo. Jackson, Port Perry. Vice President--Mrs. S. Farmer, Port Perry. Cor. Secretary--Mrs. Geo. R. Davey, Port Perry. Rec. Secretary--Mrs. R. A. Wright, Oshawa. f Treasurer--Miss E. A. Peters, Bow- manville. "y" L. T. L. Secretary--Miss Velma Harris, Oshawa. HERON-REYNOLDS A pretty June wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, Mill- stone Farm, Utica, when their eldest daughter Rose Norene, was maryied to Edgar Robert Heron, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heron, of Myrtle, Ont., with Rev. D. A. Fergu- son officiating. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, en- tered the living room and proceeded under an arch of evergreens to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March played by Mrs. Herman Kerry. The bride was lovely, in a gown of white point d'esprit, moulded on princess lines and trimmed with chantilly lace and seed pearls. Her veil was of bridal tulle worn in cap effect trimmed with seed pearls and banded with orange blossoms. She carried sweet-heart roses. Miss Hilda Claughton, of Brookdale, was maid of honour, wearing a gown of reseda green crepe with picture hat and accessories to match, and carry- ing talisman roses. . The charming little flower girl was Georgina Rey- nolds, sister of the bride, frocked in a dainty pastel yellow taffeta, her flowers were yellow sunset roses and forget-me-nots. Mr. Walter Reynolds ably attended the groom. During the signing of the register, Miss Evelyn Hughes sang "Because", accompanied by Mr. G. W. Taylor, A.T.C.M., both of Toronto. Directly after the wedding dinner, which was served in a tastefully decorated dining room, the happy couple left mid showers of confetti on a motor trip to Niagara Falls and points south. For travelling, the bride wore a chanel pink flamison ensemble with fabric hat, and carried French blue top coat with shoes and accessories to match. On their return they will re- side at Myrtle, Ont, BLACKSTOCK Mr. Wagar, of Bowmanville is in the village presiding over examina- tions in the Continuation school, and also the Entrance Examinations being held this week. Messrs. Wm. VanCamp and Alex. Johnston were in Pontypool on Mon- day, June 13th, attending the semi- annual meeting of the Durham County Trustees' Association. There was a large attendance of trustees from all over the County. The principle part of the meeting was given over to addresses by Public School Inspectors C. F. Cannon, of Oshawa, E. E. Snider, of Port Hope and J. W. O'Dell, of Cobourg. These addresses con- tees. Lt. Col. O'Dell raised the ques- tion of teachers' salaries. He sug- gested that high salaries be paid so that larger grants would be secured the sale and use of alcoholic beverages and injurious drugs. This lution was di and a ! Toronto. Mr. from the Department of Education at Geo. A. Stephens pointed out that this is false economy {hen referred to a committee for further consideration. 'Mrs. Becker, of Toronto, was the speaker for the afternoon. She gave 'avery practical talk to the ladies, dealing with such subjects as the making of one's will, the study of pre- of Whitby, | sent day problems, ete. The time has come when the women should fit themselves to take an active and in- » | & for, whatever money came in grants from the government came first from the pockets of the people. An election of officers followed with the following results: President--Mr. F. W. Dundas Vice President--Mr. Wm, VanCamp Sec.-Treas.--Mr. 8. E. Werry 'The next meeting will be held at Newcastle in Decémber. Mr, Creighton Devitt is in Montreal this week attending the annual meet- ing of the Grand Orange Lodge of British America. Mr, Devitt is the Grand Master of Ontario East. We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. John Smith, who is with her son Mr. M. C. Smith. We hope for a speedy recovery. : Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton and Mrs. McDonald have returned home from a visit to Midland. The teachers and pupils of the Con- tinuation School held their annual picnic at Oshawa on the Lake on Fri- day, 17th, and all report a most en- joyable time. 3 Mr. and Mrs. McGuire celebrated the first birthday of their little grand- daughter June Whitfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Whitfield on Sun- day, June 18th. One little candle decorated the centre of the birthday cake. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally and Verna have returned home from a visit to Mrs. McNally's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge at Bancroft. Recent visitors in our midst were: Mrs. Wm. Crawford and Harold with Mr. and Mrs. C. Devitt; Miss Eva. Parr and Mrs. Noble of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs, Mark Weldon, of ®x- bridge, with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parr; Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Graham with Mr. and Mrs, Osmond Wright, Mrs. 'R. Mahood and Mrs. R. Archer with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Byers, Miss Marjorie Marlow of Toronto with her mother Mrs. John Marlow, Miss Laura Bailey of Grand Valley with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Bailey; Mr. and Mrs, F. Mountjoy, of Darlington, with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Mountjoy, Mr. Hector Shortridge with Mr. Arnold Johnston, Miss Frances Mountjoy with Miss Margaret Swain, Miss Helen Van- Camp with Mr. and Mrs. F. Werry, Enniskillen, The young people of the United Church held their League meeting on Wednesday evening last. The Bible Study and Prayer were taken by their pastor, Rev. Mr. Newell. The pro- gram in charge of Mr. John Venning, consisted of a solo hy Mr. Harold Swain and impromptu speeches on "What You Like Best in the League, and Why?" We are sorry to hear Mr. S. Swain has been quite ill. soon be better, Two interesting games of ball have We hope he may been played as follows: On Wednes- day 22nd, at Long Sault, a girls' soft- ball game between Tyrone and Black- stock with a score of 27-11 in favor of Blackstock. On Saturday evening at Scugog with a boys' softball game between Scugog and Blackstock with a score of 10-9 in favor of Scugog. Mrs. R. Willan of Port Perry is visiting with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Steele, Miss Sarah Anne Shortridge of Bowmanville is visiting with friends in the village. Mrs, F. A. Bailey is spending a few days with her daughter Miss Laura Bailey at Grand Valley. ! Mr. A. L. Bailey is remodelling his house, two added improvements be- ing a bathroom and sun porch. Messrs. Oliver Smith, Douglas Tay- lor, Leslie Taylor, Byers, Alvin Marlow and Jack VanCamp were in Peterboro recently attending a coaching class in swine. On Wednesday, June 22nd, Mr, and Mrs. A. Wright and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. C. Devitt, Evelyn and Leona, Mrs. T. Venning and John, Mrs. J. Henry and Gertrude, Misses Florence Fair and Leona Weatherilt, Mrs. L. Mountjoy and Mrs. Geo. Fowler; Mrs. W. Crawford and Harold, Mrs. F. Hyland and Clifford, Mrs. W. Taylor, Mrs. Kincard and Helen and Mr. O. Wright, all paid a visit to "The True Blue and Orange Home" at Richmond Hill. They were tendered a most cordial welcome by the matron Mrs. Crokett, who is pleased to state that in her fourteen years as matron, no death. has occurreyl in the Home. There are at present 150 children in her charge and the Medical Health Officer in his report stated that they stood highest in health of any in- stitution. They have their own Dental clinic, doctor, nurse, hospital, isolation ward, etc. After an inspec- tion of the Home lunch was served, after which speeches were made by Mrs, Crokett and Mr. C. Devitt, who is Guardian of the L. O.B.A. ® Mrs. 8S. A. Devitt visited recently with Mrs. Fallis at Cadmus. A number of Blackstock ladies at- tended the meeting of the Cadmus W. A. which was held at the horhe of Mrs. H. A. Galbraith. Hed (Continued on page B Murray