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i that Santa would not havs anything for them that night, as he was Just visiting 8] in, the school C children," » A Good Start ~The early enterprise of a number of | troops and districts give promise that | the 1932 Christmas spirit of Scouts], ny | and Scouters will well measure up to 'The Chief Scout has shown" especial Ingerest In our remembrance of set- tlers' children. This year the appeal is again'stressed, and in addition an appeal for families of a new classifi- cation,--Canadian born town and eity families placed on farms during 'the year in-an effort to solve their unem-| ployment problem. Few of these have any resources of their own, and for most the first Christmas away from town enighbours will be a lonesome experience, especially for thé children, and a Santa Claus parcel would mean 8 very. great deal. From this new source, and others, the names of over three thousand children on eastern and prairis farms already have been received, and by literally every delivery leters are com- ing from mothers of families remem- bered last vear, and who still are un- able to provide any.hing for their kid- dies at Christmas V/hat Your Gifts Mean A sample letter from an Ontario mother reads in part: The children would welcome what- ever you could send them. There are no Santas here we are only-a small scattered village and I really beleve it gets poorer every year. But we hope as things get better there may be more work. We are t:n in family, and can hardly pay for our food, let alone anything out of the ordinary, but still we have to keep going. The winter eats up everything it seems. We have been out here six years and had a tolerable start as prices were good, but there is hardly any work and al- most none in winter. If you know of anyone with some cast off clothing they could honestly spare we would be glad of it. This i: not to trouble anyone, but anything warm if old and .holey, I can mend to help with, Every- one is 'poor this year. Fourteen, twelve and nine are the three youngest ages. Any old Boys' Own Papers or books would do. They all like books, and thank you for your kind thoughts. Your truly, Mrs. B. H. and children. This letter received in March last from a Saskatchewan mother reminds of the possible very important value of our Santa Claus gifts: I beg to acknowledge receipt of the package of Christmas toys which ar- rived safely, and I hope you will par- don the delay in writing, but we have been in quarantine all winter for scar- let fever. The children took it one at a time, and as soon as we were let out the stork made a visit to us, bringing 8 big baby boy, and at the present time I am just able to tell you what a bless- Ing that parcel has been sick children all winter. It was just all they had for Christmas, : Happiness For An Entire District The Secretary of a "Homemakers Club" in east Saskatchewan writes: Dear Organization: It was an oversight not discover- ed until our annual meeting that we had not written a note of appreciation and thanks to your otganization for the joy and happiness which you scat tered in the homes of this district in tending them the parcels of toys which I understand all reached their lestination Christmas eve. : Another Community Effort i To the middle of December an emer-| to a family of | previous years. = . onour of the first Toy Shop an- nouncement and call for discarded toys Apyarently goes to the 1st Cold- water Troop, Ont, throu: '. the col- umne of the Orillia News-Letter of Sept. 21st, followed Oct. 6th by the 1st Vul- can Troop, Alta, in the Vulcan Advo- cate, and the 1st Noranda, Que. in the Northern News, Of the larger centres London, Ont., held a Toy Shop meeting on Oct. 1st, and appointed its Toy Shop Commit- tee; 'and Hamilton, one of last years outstanding shops, announced Toy Shop plans in the local dailies of Oct. 8th, and began operations ¢ Oct. 31st, again in the commodious quarters pro- vided at the manufacturing plant of Burrows, Stewart & Milne. The first shop in actual operation apparently was that at Elbow, Sask., in late Sep- tember, as a Toy Shop repair demon- stration for the benefit of a large num- ber of school teachers attending a dis- trict convention. Fergus, Ont, announced its Toy Shop plans on Oct. 27th in this scouty style: "This year our funds are low, but the Scouts will do their best, It is hoped that the people in Fergus will help 'by giving the Scouts their old newspapers, magazines and rags on Oct. 29th." Settlers' Parcels The parcels should be kept small with a minimum of one light-weight gift per child and perhaps a book or game included. They should be well and attractively wraped and securely tied, and addressed to the mother of the family, - Where the expense of mailing is "a problem it is suggested that service clubs be invited to meet this cost. Ahother idea is the placing of addressed settlers' packages in the Toy Shop window, or some other shop window secured for the purpose, with a placard inviting passers-by to share in the Good Turn by stepping inside and paying the postage on a parcel. Everyone Should Help This will show how busy th: Scouts are at this time of the year on this tremendously interesting and bumane "Good Turn,' and it is our desire that all Lone Scouts should take an active part in this undertaking. Start off by interesting your parents and your Counsellor and Friend in this project, and we hope that each Lone Scout will be responsible for at least one, parcel. If possible this parcel should be given to a poor family right in your own neighborhood, but if this is not possible, Lone Scout Headquar- ters can give you full particulars of settlers' families in Northern Ontario or Western Canada, to whom your par- cel may be sent. Capt. John Furminger, the one Scout Commissioner, is most anxious that each' Lone Scout will perform his Christmas Good Turn by working on this scheme, and he wants to hear from each Lone Scout and asks that you send him particulars of your ac- tivities and plans. Don't forget this. So, Lonies, it is now "up to you," and remember that Lone Scout Santa | Claus wants your help this years as never before. Can we rely on you? Of course we can! Lone Scout Headquarters is located glad to hear from any at 300 Bay Street, Toronto 2, and the state. ro lad betw: 12 and 18 years, inclu- >, who would like to become Lone Scouts.--"Lone BE" : 2) had obtained Jermission Jerusalem te When they realived how far short that had fallen from its demands, they were humiliated and dismayed, v. 9 'this reading of the Law took place at the time that corresponded to the old Teast of Ingathering--later .alled the Feast of Tabernacles, Exod. 23: 16; Deut. 16: 13-15. It was one of the three agricultural feasts. It had fallen into disuse since the lime of Joshua. It was an ior of great rejoicing. The leaders of the people therefore commanded the people to have a social gathering. "Drink the sweet" (v. 10) refers to the s.;eetened water, or the finely-flavored preserves, or the honey which (he guest receives upon enter- ing his chamier. It is a mark of wei- come. Baskets were to be prepared and sent to those who could mot be present, or who were rot in a position to Seocide for themselves. Long-faced religion wos corsidered irreverent, The sccials and picnics of the modern church, looked down upon by the very dignified, seem to be a long establish ed institution. Nehemiah recognizes that whole- some pleasure is recreative. It re- creates, builds up the tired system. The word "amusemert" is said to have been originally applied to the halt which a dog makes in hunting, when he pauses to sniff the air in order to see which way the scent lies. Having done this, he starts off again with redoubled speed. "The joy of the Lord is your strength," v. 10. On the second day (v. 13) the read- ing of the Law revealed tha. Moses Lad commanded the children of Israel to dwell in tents during the Feast of Tabernacles, v. 14. This would re- wind i generations of the sojourn in the wilderness and Jeho- vah's deliverance, Lev. 23: 42. "Let us re-establish the old custom," they said, and suited the action to the word, vs. 15, 16. On the flat roofs of their houses, in the publi: squares, ir. any available space they erected their booths. They observed their re- ligious rites, they brought vividly to mind all that Jehovah had done for them in an atmosphere ¢' joyous, Lealthful, wholesome sociability. Mod- ern "Camp Meetings," "Leaders' Camps," are old-establishad institu tions. II. RECREATION IN soLITUDE, Mark 6: 3 The Twelve are here called apostles, or missionaries, beca se for the first time the - have been acting as the mes- sengers of the new faith. Bcth they aad their Master were always sur- rounded by human need. Is one justi- fied in taking a holiday when around him are pzople requiring help? Should we spend money on vacations while others lack necessities? Should we take rests when our surroundings call loudly for action? The answer will depend upon the use we are making of our lives. Jesus was Jevoting his life to the service of others in such a *. holehearted way that his energies were being continually sapped.. He found the breathing spaces essential to his greatest effectiveness. His dis- ciples needed rest. Body, mind, spirit need relaxation. There is a tradition of John the apostle that while amus- ing himself with a tame partridge he was asked by a huntsman how he could spend his time in so unprofitable a manner. replied, « thou not dost | portant for the peoples of the world Isw't this a fresh and attractive new type for the smart school ana college miss? It is also suitable for youthful women types. It displays clever manipulation of fabric. The new wrapped bodice cut is snappy and slimming, too. The skirt with front and back panels, that by the way, cut in one with the hip sec- tion, give youthful height to the figure. Hyacinth-blue novelty silk and wool crepe made the original. The rever collar and cuffs were of pla'n blue wool crepe. It's charming too fashioned of rough or flat crepe silk in tobacco- brown. Style No. 2671 is designed for sizes 14, 16, 18, 20 years, 36, 38 and 40 irches bust. Size 16 requires 3% yards of 39-inch malerial with % yard of 35-inch contrasting. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your name and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patterns as you want. Enclose 15¢ in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap i. carefully) for each numer, and address your order to Wilson Pattern Service, 73 West Ad:laide St., Toronto. were always bent I fear it would lose its spring and become useless." "Be not surprised then," replied John, "that I should remit a little of my close attention of spirit to enjoy a little recreation, that I may afterward employ myself .aore fervently." The disciples needed also compan- fonship with Jesus himself. He was their inspiration and str-ngth. Their "retreat" was necessary to prevent their own lives from bécoming shal- We. ---- The Manchurian Issue By LORD LYTTON The Manchurian situation is not hopeless. The greatest hope at this moment of preserving the peace of the world is-for the United States and the rest of the world to stand shoulder to shoulder. The issue at stake is a much larger one than whether China or Japan shall con- trol the future destinies of Man- churia; it is whether the principles of collective responsibility and the maintenance of peace and justice be- tween nations shall be preserved or sacrified, The choice lies between the continued organization of peace by cooperation or a return to the anarchy of competitive force. The problem is obviously difficult; it is not impossible, if firmness on the essential issues is combined with patience, tact and sympathy in ad- justing the detail The of the negotiations is profoundly im- in general and for the peple of the ->- " Answer--This is a very wide ques- tion which is impossible to answer for all soil conditions for all orchards. On a sandy loam soil where 3-105 was applied at the rate of 10 lbs, per tree in 1930 and an addition of 5 lbs. per tree of nitrate of soda was made and where the same treatment was repeat. ed in 1931, but nothing since, there is a difference of § bbls. for the 8 trees receiving no fertilizer throughout. Cer- tainly, nitrogen pays, and on gravelly loam and sandy loam soils, figures which we are receiving from year to year indicate that phosphate and pot- ash used in moderate amounts have a beneficial effect on the yield of or chards. This fertilizer should be ap- plied early in spring, spread out at least as far as the branches reach, NOTES ON To feed a thin animal all. winter and then have it die ir the spring is not profitable animal husbandry. Should there be any unthrifty animals in your herds or flocks, it woul be good practice to dispose of them at once, by what means ; ou can rather than carry them ovr winter. The winter period is unusually hard on ani- mals, due to cold, lack of feed, lack of care, and shelter. Neglect on the part of owners to practice good ani mal husbandry is a big factor in ani- mal losses. Weakling animals, old and worn out animals, and animals racked with disease, while they may look to be worth keep'ag, to those whose judgment is not the best, might better be killed and put away it feed and labor are to be ¢ ~éd Every win- ter animals die, weaklings that should not be carried over, some of these are sent in for examination as to the cause of death. The post mortem fre- quently reveals symptoms of a long standicg chronic. condition, from which there could be no recovery. Stop los; by 1>moving these animals fronf the herd that do not respond quickly to treatment, feed and care. Cull out the weaklings, don't waste feed and labor on them, as such will take the profits from those that survive, Lice and Pec culosis The various kinds of lice infecting fertilized as compared with the 8 trees |g | R. H--What is the best fertilizer and it preferably should be worked WE per to the soil. thriving well but appears tough and lasts for a very short season. It has to be pulled for cooking. Can you state a cause and advise a means rf making it satisfactory for this 2 i presently where I could obtein a fuller | the dark pool, from cover of of young pines. While I When should I re-set? Answer.--The Department of Horti- culture, 0.A.C., advises that commer- cial rhubarb should not be allowed to nd more than five years without resetting. The stems become small and too numerous, also tough, as you suggest You might re-set your rhu- barb patch. give it a good dressing of manure, and probably supplement with four bags 'per acre of a fertilizer of the 4-8-10 type. Work this into the soil thoroyghly at the time of re-set ting. This sheuld give you good re- sults. LIVESTOCK farm animals cause uch misery to them during the winter months, and it let to'increase unduly will prevent many ani.ac'; making any profit for their owners, The adult lice to-day are soon great-grand-parents. They increase by millions in a very short time and if the stockman does n.t watch closely, there may he more lice than hair found on his animals the next time a scratching animal pushes over a stable partition, and thereby brings the condition of infestation to his notice. The good stockman mak- ing use of the brush on his animals will suffer no loss from lice, as this pest cannot withstand good grooming of the host animal, Washes made from any of the stock dips, derived from a coal tar base, are very effective in killing lice, but must be applied frequently. Washes made from waste tobacco are also very effective. Pow- ders such as sodium flouride, derris, pyrethrum and sabadilla, or their compounds are very effective as lice destroyers, easy and safe to apply. Oils may be used in a limited way on animals that are not exposed to the weather. Look your stock over close- ly to-day, and should you find only a few lice, dont give them a chance to become grand-parents. Wash or dust the animals at once to head off trou- ble, and .save money, - Ld Girl Guide News Glad That | Live Am | Glad that I live am I, that the skies are blue, Glad for the country lanes and the fall of dew After the sun the rain, after the rain the sun, This is the way of life, till the work be done, All that we need to do, be we low or high, Is to see that we grow nearer the sky. (These words will be sung as a song at the Ring of Service in London, Eng- land). The Guide Law 1. A Guide's honour is to be trusted. 2. A Guide is loyal. 3. A Guides duty is to be useful and help others. 4. A Guide is friend to all. 5. A Guide is courteous. 6. A Guide is a friend to animals. 7. A Guide obeys orders. 8. A Guide smiles and sings under all dif- ficulties. 9. A Guide is thrifty. 10. A Guide is pure in thought, word and deed. Taps "Day is done, gone the sun, From the hills, from the sea, from the sky, All is well safely rest, God is nigh." Courtesy Let us think a little about what courtesy means. - In some ways this is the most attractive of all our Guide Laws. We begin with Truth, Honour, and Loyalty for the foundation; then we have the most solid and beautiful part of the building--Usefulness, Help- fulness and Friendliness; and then we polish these until they shine with Courtesy. Courtesy means a great deal. It means politeness and good manners, it United States in particular, means considerateness and thoughttul- ness for others, and it means chivalry, deference and respect for others. If Wwe are truly courteous, we shall show deference to all those who are older or wiser than ourselves, or who are above us in any way; and we shall al 80 show respect to all who are weaker, smaller or more helpless than our- selves, even to the animals, remember- ing that the are God's creatures too, Marial Honey contributed a little poem to one of our magazines, which I think might be repeated here: Courtesy Have we got time to be courteous? I know it's an awful bora To remember to wipe your feet on the mat And not to slam the door. But it is the little courtesies In the rush of modern life When our nerves are horribly on the jar, That we do much to palliate strife. And, I think, if we try to be courteous, "We shall find the old-time grace Of manners is welcome in ev'ry age, And will never seem out of place, ~--Millicent M. Benson, Captain of Lone Guides. ees ALL WRONG A man who had done magnificent service to his locality by philanthropic and other acts was famed for his Malapropisms, At length his ser- vices were recognized and a compli- mentary dinner given in his honour. When the usual eulogistic speeches had been made and the recipient rose to reply, the guests waited in a state of suppressed trepidation. True to form the local magnate rose and said: -- Ladies and gentlemen, this is easily the mest obnoxious occasion in my life," Jeff Thought it was a Success RBIRTHOAY- bad \ | [WILD Duck? | | DIDN'T See | | ANY OF THe STRANGE - ONE IN YY: \ NOPE: BUT KNOWING THIS one? |f How Fond You ARE OF i WILD DUCK-T WAS DETERMINED YOU'D HAVE ~S0 I Took A TAME one AND TEASED IT ~AnD . DID IT GET WILD~ is } te crot there, listening to the solen.n roar and looking up the chasm, I saw a lithe, beautiful creature swim across pool and climb tpon a rock on the op- posite side....It gave vent to a pes culiar low whistling note, Immediate. ly three similar creatures, not halt so large all wet, sleek and shining, vopped up and emerged from the water... . Though very slim and agile, this larger animal looked to be four or five feet in length. Its head was curiously flattened; its ears were low and scarcely visible; but its tail, hang- ing down on the rock, was "emarkably broad and thick. Up to that moment I had never seen a living otter, and believed at first that these were beavers, After observing them, however, I concluded that they must be otters--a mother (ter and her half-grown kits. Just then, above the roar of the falls, I heard Catherine's clear voice calling me. Softly :nd without an- swering, T drew back through the low boughs and went to meet my cousins, Tom had his new gun,' Kate her new violin; but I hardly noticed them. "There are four of the prettiest crea- tures you ever saw, in that pool below the falls!" I cried. "I 'guess they're otters. Come quietly and you can see them"... But the otters had now disappeared. We watched for some time, but saw nothing of thera. Catherine opened the case, and taking out the violin began drawing the bow gently across the strings. Presently the mother otter swam across to the sanie rock where I had first seen ker, and drawing her- self up appeared to listen curiously. Out of sighi among the boughs Catherine continued sounding 'low rotes; after a few moments the small otters popped up aguin and crawled upon the rock. There they all four crouched, with their sleek wet heads raised, turning this way and that, evi- dently listening--as pretty a sight as one can imagine--and Catherine, peep. ing out, still went on drawing ler bow. --From "Storie. of My Home Folks," by C. A, Stephens. _-- The Pledge to Disarm By LORD CECIL OF CHELWOOD, British Peace Worker, Speaking al Acton, As to the case for disarmament, apart from the questions of ex. pense and the diminution of interna. tional suspicion, the strongest argu ment of all was our definite promise, repeated on several occasions, to dis. larm as soon as Germany had ac cepted and carried out the disarma- ment clauses of the Treaty of Ver sailles. The obligation of honot resting upon us and the other coun tries who gave this promise was com plete and binding. It has now become an urgent question, by reason of the German claim for its fulfillment, with an in. timation that unless the other coun: tries are prepared to disarm she will claim the right to rearm, What possible answer {is there to this claim? 1 confess I see none. The point now is, not whether it would be better for us to disarm or not te disarm but what is the" alternstive it we do not disarm? In the first place, as it seems ta me, we lose our honor; we abandon the pledges which we have given to Germany and on the faith of which she signed te treaty. But quite apart from that the inevitable result must sooner or later be the rearms- ment of Germany. Is that what we want? Can it possibly be right for us to take a course which will lead to a repetition of the state of things existing in Eurcpe in the years be fore 1914? ARERR Ss SILENCE At a dinner one of the speakers was exceptionally long-winded. Al the end of half an hour the irasel- ble chairman could stand the flow na longer. He clanged his bell violent. ly and the speaker was so surprised that he sat down without completing his last sentence. v A guest sitting next to the chair man whispered with a sigh, "I wish 1 had a bell like that at home." BE THE DIFFERENCE The subject of the lesson had beem the Quakers. "Now, Tommy," said the teacher T7tell me what you know of the pecul larities of the Quakers." i The boy stood up, but not a word : came to his lips, MA "How does thei2 wy of sgn 2