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Goo Your Own Herbs: It's Easy Bet Aside Corner of Garden For Herbs and Seasoning In the days before the war to have a herb garden was more of a pleasant hobby than a necessity because spices and seasonings could be bought from the grocer oheaply and' suitably packaged, But the war has changed the situation apd it may now be wise and thrifty for the housewife to grow. her own seasonings, Easy Té Grow Every housewife kuows that good seasoning is important, to give foods the desired. flayour. Bo it would seem that it would be wise this spring to eet aside & corner of the garden .for grow- tng herbs and seasoning. There's a number of hardy herbs easy to grow. Some are perennials and onco started will keep coming year after year. Some herbs such as parsley, chives and marjoram, ean be dug up in the fall, and grown jndoors' all winter, A space of 4 by 12 feet or at most 4 by 20 will be large enough to grow 8ll the seasonings for an average size family and still have some to spare. It is not necessary to put in many plants of any one kind. The soil of the herb garden should 1) os oy 7 4 ra bo ¢ be fairly rich, well drained and well fertilized. Some herbs llke mint and thyme don't- need too much sun; others like chives and tarragon need plenty of sun. Some of the sweet herbs like marjoram and basil, which originally came ¥ from warm countries need warmth, sunshine and moist soil. _They "should not be planted outdoors until after the danger of frost is passed. Perennials And Annuals Suggestions for growing a few herbs for seasoning are: On the annual side of the herb garden, plant parsley, summer savory, basil, sweet marjoram and din, and nasturtium and anise may be grown. On the perennial side plant - age, mint, thyme, chives' and tar- ragon. These herbs will provide tho scasonings that will do to flavour everything from soup to dessert, Any Dominion Experimental Farm or Agricultural College will be glad to give advice about grow- Ing herbs. Commands British Naval Forces Off Madagascar 2 Rear Admiral E. N, Syfret, C.B., who commands the British Naval Forces that took part in the landing operations on the Vichy-controlled island of Mada- gascar, Madagascar, in a strate- fis spot off the Eastern coast of frica, was seized by the British with U.S. approval to prevent its darhars from being used by -Axis 1 nits. Japs Learn They Can't Beat Dutch One of the strangest stories of _ the Pacific war is about 16 naked Netherlands soldiers who, without even a sword between them, secat- tered a heavily armed unit of Japanese troops. It happened in Borneo after a Dutch lieutenant and 16 of his men escaped from Balik Papan into the jungle, meeting and elud- ing three Japanese patrols, [3 On the 18th day, while they h, wero bathing in a stream, a pat- vs dh ---~zol of 30 Japanese soldiers seized eT the shed where, the Netherland- % £ ers had put thefr-clothes. Realiz- 7s , ing the impossibility . of any 0 TEE further "trek thirough--the jingle without clothes, the Dutch leut- enant decided on a bold stroke. . With a' mighty howl, 16 bronzed - end naked men suddenly rushed - #hrough the jungle waving boughs trees. : . The Japanése evidently thought : § Jorde of Dyak head-hunters - attacking, . and «45 Dadar b "evi Nese d wl eame to close quarters before the enemy could use their tommy . 8, For 10 minutes the hand hand combat raged, then 25 panese scamperad through the ngle, leaving five men uncons us. and a large number of : ommy guns and revolvers, The Netherlanders recovered sir clothes, loaded themselves down with arms and made their way back to civilization, bring- Sw - RNG Sr s ' -- . ing five prisoners with them, OU can make lighter, finer- You textured cakes with Calumet Baking Powder, Why? Because it's a double-acting baking powder. Its action is continuous -- from the mixing bowl to thé oven. Remem- ber to try Calughet for your next bakin, BAKING POWDER DOUVBLE-4CTING ® SERIAL STORY ae MURDER IN CONVOY «BY AW, O'BRIEN LAST WEEK: Greg is dancing with Joan the following night, when the spotlight shines. on Joan's hair and Rollins suddenly remembers where he saw her be. fore. He leaves her abruptly. Later that night, he hides behind a life- boat on "A" deck. He sees some figures, hears a shot. 'Leaping from his concealed position, he covers one of the figures with his revolver. It Is Joan. The other, Miley, Is sprawled out on deck-- dead. ~ Rollins turns Joan in to the colonel, gxplains that he first saw her In the German Embassy office In Ottawa before the war. . * . READY FOR ATTACK CHAPTER X "Warships on the horizon!" From mouth to mouth, shortly afler daybreak the next day -- fourth morning at sea--the cry swept excitedly through "T9." No alarm was felt among the troops, because the warships es- corting the passenger liners and frelghters were not making any move in the directlon of the new- comers--this must be the Atlantic rendezvous point where a heavy naval force from the Royal Navy was to bolster the already large escort and allow a number of Royal Canadian Navy 'warships te return to home patrol. Soon the ocean seemed alive with men-of-war, Destroyers and slick submarine chasers were fan- ning out in a glant circle around the convoy while the warships CHILD'S PLAY WARDROBE By Anne Adams What's now under the sun fox tiny' tots? A four-piece play wardrobe by Anne Adams, made from Pattern 4047 and includin veralls, bonnet, -playsuit, * an olero, J Pattern 4047 is available in children's sizes 2, 4, and 6. Size 6 overalls and bonnet, takes 2% yards 86-inch fabric; playsuit, 1 ard 86-inch fabric; bolero and pnet, 1% yards 86-inch fabric, Send Awenty cents (20c) in' eoins * (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this Anne Adams pattern to Room 421,- 78 Adelaide St, West, Toronto. Write plainly size, name, address and style number, rn £3 a ETS Ha ie ty ZY ) SI that had come from Canada edged In closer to the escorted vessels. Aboard" *T 9" there was an un- believable silence about Lieuten- ant Miley's murder the night be- fore, * * Rollins, Captain Murdoch, the who had first-hand knowledge of 'the. tragedy were summoned be- fore Colonel Stephenson within a half-hour after Rollins had taken the girl Into custody, All were ordered, under severe penalty, to keep absolute silence about the . happening "until the court-martial convenes upon -arrival at our des. tination." "I have a definite purpose bDe- hind "that order," the colonel had said curtly, "and 1 know you are all soldiers enough to realize that' the situation warrants unusual precautions. I have had Lieutenant Miley's body stored away In re- frigeration while the prisoner will be kept in a guarded cabin, alone. The medical officer will announce in the morning that two suspect- ed- cases of diphtheria have been discovered and the patients--it , will soon get out that Miley and Nurse Davaar are missing--have been placed in quarantine. That is all." In the morning Rojlins brought a written statement to the col- onel. "My compliments to you, Mr. Rollins, on a most complete re- port. I have not yet decided whe- ther we shall file this statement with the court-martial. 'Instead, we feel rather inclined 'to.file a laud- atory report on your excellent work in bringing this investigation to a successful close." aback, ' But, ately , , Sir, I deliber- . . LJ "I know what you are going to onel, "but neither Murdoch nor I have the least doubt about your motives, and while you may have been led temporarily astray by urges not uncommon to young of- fices, you vindicated yourself by acting like an officer conscious of his duty when the crisis came "For that reason, I am not will- ing to lose the services of a capa- ble subaltern, even for the few weeks demanded by court-martial red tape, while we have need of his services in training activities. After all, there is a war on and some discretionary powers--un- officially, of course." : Rollins broke the silence. "Thank you, Sir, and I do appre- clate your generosity, But under no conditions, would I wish tor any commendation for any service I may have rendered. If it ig POs. ~ sible, please do_ not ,mention my name In any special role, You see, 8ir"--his voice came perilously a Judas as it is, and although the evidenco - agalnst Nurse Davaar seems absolutely--" - ! The. colonel stood --up,- his- hard face melting into surprisingly soft llnes, "This is a cruel world, my boy, especlally for the young. Don't make it worse by sickening your soul - with undeserved self. accusation," or an amour, We have a big jog ahead of us--you and I--and that's all that must matter. Good morning, Rolling," Aboard the battle cruiser coms manding the convoy, Captain Leedscourt, V, C, was fingering a "sideboard" as ho stood on the "bridge reading a decoded message flashed a.few minutes before from one of the newly arrived destroy. ers. His face lighted with pleasure 88 he read the name. at the. bot. "tom of the algnal, "Reply, also in code because the party to whom jt is directed is galling incognito, to the effect that I extend my "compliments and IE i 8.5 ¢ , 7 medical officer and two sentries ° Rollins was obviously. taken -- say, Rollins," Interrupted the col: commanding officers are allowed - near breaking--"I feel enough lke : unfortunate _ : Adib and salt toge shall raise a toast to his success." He turned to his first officer. "Admiral Romely himself com manding the new flotilla, The old seadog only casts off from his red leather. chair at the Admiralty Office In Lonlon when a fight is scented." The first officer made a feeble attémpt to conceal his eagerness. "And how about us, Captain? Are we likely to see any fun?" Captain Leedscourt.stamped his feet on the cold deck. "Not this trip, curse the 'luck, Call Ryder There's one of oqur aircraft car- and 'Linton to report to my ;quar- rlérs "accompanied by a battle ters jmmediately---with yourself, crulger to port, also approaching of course," «° > from the southeast!" orders when the time came to re turn to the original course, "It is obvious," Leedscourt come mented, "that the admiral plans to draw the enemy attack, beat them into submission and then have the troopships sall right through the scene of action as possible after the engagement, working in the belief that light- ning never strikes twice in the--" 'A funfor officer rapped on the captain's door saluting smartly, "Beg pardon, Sir, In his quarters; Captain Leeds- Captain Leedscourt, V.C., snif- court stretched -a map across the fed audibly, "Getting rather table. . ' crowded out there, Romely is ""I have fust received a command *| growing unbecomingly cautious In from Admiral Romely to mike his* waning years." . (Continued next week) Rice World Largely Controlled By Japan 'The conquest of Southeastern Asia has put Japan in position preparations' for an all-out assault by the enemy, likely within 600 miles of our destination which is here""--he pointed to a Scottish port on the map--"and although it 1s practically certain that he shall draw the attack in 'a decoy manoeuver, which I shall explain presently, we must nevertheless He aa be ready." . 2 to play a Fails pressure game " . against the rice-eating part of pan Yoousoumn | Sy the world, which embraces about stamped all over with: "Sealed forty per cent of all mankind, Orders," "His Majesty's Royal |.88y food experts, Rice is the mainstay of life for more than 750,000,000 people, about half of whom live in count- ries which do not produce enough , of the grain to meet the demands of their own populations, Up to now, the 'rice-deficient countries, principally India and Ceylon, have depended largely upon Burma, Thailand and French Indo-China. for . additional rice supplies, Now Burma, Thailand and French Indo-China are dom- inated by Japan. Japan itself is part of the rice world, the other component countries being China, India, Ceylon, Burma, Thailand, French Indo-China, - Korea, Formosa, the Philippines, the Netherlands In- dies and other islands off south- 'east Asia, Shilling Shrinks Throwing a shilling on -the counter, the old gentleman order: ed a pint of beer, and then, ad- dressing himself to a young soldier, declared with feeling and a touch of asperity: "Young man, when I was your age I could buy with this shilling a hair cut, a shave, an ounce of tobacco, half a dozen boxes of matches, a pint of beer (better than this), and a special whisky." been designed to serve as decoys. He- paused, drank, and proceed. in 'the convoy, ~~ ed: That night, as soon after sunset "One hair cut 2d; shave 1d, six as Captain Leedscourt deemed ad- boxes of matches 1d, ounce of visible, he was to have thé nine tobacco 3d, pint 2d, special whias- troop-carrying - liners drop from key 3d. And how much would the main convoy and together with that lot cost me today? It would his original escorting force veer cost you six shillings, | don't off into a northerly route, know how they can expect people A fast _ destroyer, acquainted to pay it. , , Fill this again with his route, would bring fresh please, Miss." ' Navy," "Secret," "This," he explained, "will tell us the complete story, I was or- dered to keep it sealed until given a release from the flotilla com- mander at the rendezvous, Some hours ago I received a signal from 'T'9' that the elusive Nazl agent has been apprehended, which fac- flitates arrangements to some de- gree, It annoys me to note that our lookouts missed the light sig- nal nightly, but. I suppose they were peering ahead and out from the convoy." ' The strategy delalled in the scaled orders thrilled the four naval men to the core. Based upon reports from British Secret Service sources, therg was gvery Indication that the enemy would make a major attack on the troopship convoy, The convoy would carry on and. Invite -the enemy - attack, but -- Captain Leedscourt beamed as he read with obvious satisfaction-- the enemy would encounter major opposition unhindered by accom- panying troopships. The plan called for "T 1" and "T 2" to proceed together with all freighters and the. newly ar- rived Royal Navy Flotilla along the original route. "7p 17 and "T 2," it was explained, carried ne troops, only cargo. They had COOKIES FROM HOME By BARBARA B, BROOKS ee -------- _... Cookies from_home --- what -a thrill for the soldier, or the children who've grown up and moved 'away but who still remember those wonderful sweet-smelling home-made cookies that "filled the cookie jar. - But here are some are going travelling, 1. Choose a type cookie that will keep fresh in appearance and flavour for several days, Avoid heavy frostings or meringues; 2, Choose a size and shape that will not crumble easily, Cookies that are square pack best, because they can be set up on edge with wax paper between each row, , A square or oblong box, whether tin or cardboard, is pre.' ferable to a round one, : TFin-is fine because it helps keep the cookies fresh longer, 4. Be generous as possible with your wax paper (wrappers from loaves of bread can be used). Cut it into strips. as a cushion for the bottom of box then cut a piece for the bottom and sides that will fold over the top when filled, Place wax paper between layers. ' 5. If possible fit the cookie box in an outer cardboard box; it not wrap with heavy paper. : 6. Remember that men like BIG cookies -- the bigger the better, like the Ranger. Cookies given below, recipe; by the way; is in man-size proportions, which méans that it turns out four dozen at once, - Ranger Cookies good rules to remember about cookies that 8 14 cups shortening 1 teaspoon soda 1% cups sugar ! 1% teaspoons baking powder 1% cups light brown sugar % teaspoon salt -- . 8 eggs 8 cups quick cooking oatmeal 1% teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups oven-popped rice 8 cups flour pA] % cups cocoanut 1 Blend shortening and sugars thoroughly, add egg and flavour. ing; beat well, Sift flour, soda, baking powder TE a together; combine with ¢atmeal, rice cereal and cocoanut; add to creamed mixe ture and stir until well blended. Dek by tablespoonfuls onto well greaged baking sheet, .or turn onto floured board; roll to %-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter, Place on greased baking shee and bake in moderate oven (376°F,) 16 to 20 minutes or until brown, Yield: 4 dozen" (2 inches in diameter), rR AE dE -o---- Krispies- Marshmallow Squares 36 "eup butter % teaspoon vanilla (it desired) ¥ 1b. marshmallows ? 1 oz. pkg. oven-popped about 2% dozen) rice cereal Melt butter and marshmallows in double boiler, add vanilla beat thoroughly to blend, Put cereal in large buttered bowl 'ana Jou on marshmallow mixture, stirring briskly, Press into shallow uttered pan, Cut into squares when cool. : EA Yield: 16 2%-inch Bquarés -(10 x 10 inch pan), AIRY, Corn Flake Filled Cookies | 1% cups chopped dates = : tablespoons water _ : % oup sugar * ry 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind I -------- AJ . % teaspoon salt Gh oon vanilla -jatapoons' baking powder in | uh comm akes ombine dates, sugar, water, orange juice and grated ore pind; cook until soft paste is formed, . ¥ h Bift flour, baking Blend shorteni sugar thoroughly, éth gy water and flavour, = } eup shortening eup brown sugar % cups flour and I ther and add alternate to first mixture. in coarsely rolled corn flakes, Chill, dough to about % inch in thickness, Cut with floured cookie cutter; spread one round with filling and put a secon round on top, pressing edges together, Bake on greased baking sheet in moderately hod nd stepped inside, ° \ If you are feeling out of sorts, It could from drinking too much tea and coffee. Delicious Instant Postum is entirely free from caffeine, Try it for 30 days and see how much better you feell Order a tin from your grocer today, HE WAS BLAM EVERYONE BUTME/ " MEverything he did seemed to turn out wrong. His nervousness and bad tem- per were getting his family down, until one day his wife made him cut out tea and coffee and stare drinking Postum, Now he is going around with a smile * on his face, and I've lost one of my best ING cases of caffeine-nerves." POSTUM ... For Distinctive Service SALADA "TEA BAGS "TABLE TALKS By SADIE B. CHAMBERS Put Mint Away To Use In Syrups or Sauces Mint is on the market now and will soon be ready in the garden, bringing the promise of many a refreshing concoction for spring menus, : Although for so long mint has been associated with lamb as if they were real blood brothers the flavorsome sprig can be used in many other combinations with equal success. Why not, for instance, try mint and new cabbage? One tablespoon "cup crisp shredded cabbage ana the whole dressed with oil and lemon juice makes an unusual ang delicious salad; or you may stuft tomatoes with the combination. + Cucumber slices with mint leaves are appetizing and novel, Mint in Fruit Cups Mint adds an alluring and sea. sonal touch to fruit cups. Some. times merely bruising 'mint leaves in the bowl in which a fruit salaq or fruit cup is mixed - gives as much mint flavor as is wanted; or the minced mint leaves may be for 'a definite mint flavor. 3 It's a good idea to make up. mint syrup to keep on hand for fruit cups and what not. You can bottle the syrup and keep it for use when mint is not in season, * This syrup can be used to make jelly and ices, and makes a de- licious drink combined with lemon juice and ginger alé, Mint Syrup 2 cups minced mint leaves 2 cups sugar 1% cups vinegar © 1% cups water '3% teaspoon salt Mince leaves, cover with sugar and pound with a wooden potato masher, Add salt, vinegar ana water and bring to a boil, Let simmer about-16 minutes until the mixture is syrupy. Pour into ster. ilized jars and seal,' When this is made up to use immediately omit the vinegar and add lemon juice as you use it, Mint Jelly Ute Mint jelly is preferred by many persons to mint sauce to serve " with lamb, An attractive way to serve it is to mould it into tiny individual moulds and turn out each mould on a slice of orange, % cup minced mint leaves -% cup sugar +, % teaspoon salt % teaspoon paprika % cup hot vinegar % cup water 1 tablespoon granulated gelatine g . Soak gelatine in water for ten minutes, 'Heat mint leaves with- _, vinegar, sugar, salt and paprika and simmer closely covered for + ten minutes, - Strain through ; oheese cloth and add gelatine at once. Stir until dissolved and turn into mould, If a vivid green is desired a drop or two of green aclouring may be added, -- Miss Chambers welcomes persona) » Jetters from Interested rendern. She y tions. On toples for her column, and Is ne listen to your iipet minced mint leaves added to one _ preferred mixed with the fruit | United States will / in' motoring. re-examined; very pattern and substance of life; Japanese Parent Advises Offspring "My son," said the properly in- doctrinated Japanese father, "we know how many things are not true. They tell untruths who say American airplanes can fly over our Nippon. It is untrue that when they do fly over they can drop bombs. It is false when we hear that their bombs can start fires. We know this, do we not? But, my son, when you hear. those planes that are not there, when you see the bombs that cannot tall, when you feel the flames that cannot start, forget truth and un. truth and fetch the water pails and the sand buckets, Otherwise _ we shall be living in a house that is mot here. Do you understand?" --New York Times, We will Return . To Simple Life The rationing problem was il. luminated in a recent radio ad- dress by Adolf Berle, assistant secretary of state, who remarked that rationing "will Jimit the use of most things" Americans now enjoy and will bring back habits of living which existed a genera- tion ago "In the next few weeks," he sald "practically everyone in the J enter upon a very interesting' experience, A great part~of civilian actlvily wilt be turned from bresent use to: war production. Rationing will limit the use of most things, By summer's end it will no longer be easy to visit the moving pictures, bossible to occupy leisure time It will noc be as Quiet will descend on even the most crowded roads. Civillan life' will have. less in ijt of sound, of light and of motion, "Our fathers, in ' eimpler ub. bringing, had to seek contact with ideas through their education, from their churches (they went to church and wanted to), but most of all from thelr books. These ideas were examined and they entered the they were drawn into the habit of experience; they became an integral part of personal and 'nas tional lite," "MacAussies" A new name for the Americans and Australians fighting ineihe Southwest Pacific has been co Hed by a dockworker tern British port, Hearing the news of the naval victory. in the Coral Sea, the dock- worker paused amid the clatter of winches ing blackout and ex. claimed: "Hurrah for them MacAussies." 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