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Pry Ee = Se Le JW NE Eats -- Sa San Do Ss ea ENT - ye Aaa Cr SAS Se A ---- e ra gam po i w » a ry tn SL SET, = Cr - cx SEER > 2 p> A - <y as <0 4 5511 18 1s HES Wie 18 i i7.¢ 18 ¥ i y {3 | hy - v8 iy [34 75% he ¥ LIVE 2 i ATE TN HTH Fae ga ( China Has Great Army Of Civilians Every Person, Young and Old, Engaged In War Work China has the greatest civilian army the world has ever known, says The Kansas City Star. In China it is not a case of people serving on defence committees, Practically every person; {rom the smallest up, is actively engaged in some kind of war work. Thousands of men unable to do actual fight- ing have enlisted as stretchers bearers in the now-famous road- less area. /Fhis. area, In some places 100 'miles deep, stretches along "a 3,000mile front from north to south, : All roads that formerly accom- modated vehicular traffic were obliterated five and a half years ago when China's military leaders decided on a strategy of "defence in depth." This roadless area, de- Jaying the Japanese, has served China's armies. But It has gravely handicapped China's medical relief corps. No ambulances can oper- ate in the area, and wounded sol- diers must be carried often for 100 miles before arriving at the nearest base hospital. A United China Relie{ represen- tative recently returned from China reports China's civilian stretcher-bearers have attempted to use manpower to ovecome the lack of mechanized ambulance re- sources. Because of the great dis- tance between fighting fronts and rear dressing stations, 200 men must do the work of one amhu- lance, cach stretcher being carried to tho rear in a relay system, China's second-largest army of civilian workers is that of the Chinese army's medical relict corps, which has been partly equipped by United Chjna Relief through the Americar Burean for Medical Aid rina. Approxi- mately 200,000 men and w omen, of 'whom only about 1,000 are riedical graduates, are serving an doce tors, nurses and interns. Chinese civilians are also man- ning the Chinese army's commis Bary corps, the air raid warden and the fire-fighting sery ice, ind the first-aid stations in refugee camps, Almost the entire staff of women running Mme. Chiang Kal shek's war orphanages are civilian volun- teers, Army Uses 2,000 New Tires Daily 8th Army's Vehicles Have _._Total of 720,000 Wheels It took 2400 tons of supplies daily, dellvered under the most difficult conditions, to keep tho British 8th Army going on its 1,600-mile drive from Ei Alamein to Tripoli in pursuit of the Africa Corps. The quartermaster's work con- sisted in moving everything from a tak to a bar of soap up to the fighting men, he said, For the army on wheels, 2,000 new tires must be issued daily, Its vehicles have a total of 720,000 wheels and the desert is hard on tires. Dally delivery of water to the fighting men was his biggest night- mare. In places where water was available, 400 tons of supplies daily kept a single division going, he said. Where water had to be hauled the figure soared to 520 tons. In the First Great War in France 300 tons daily were enough for a division and the increase in this war wis due to the greater mechan. zation." The R.A.F. and Royal N great help to the quarte; 5 department, the former by kee ing enemy planes off the suppl, columns and the navy by movilg supply ships into Matruh, Bardia, Tobruk, Bengasi and other points shortly after they were occupied. The aircraft also transported some vital supplies. The desert railway was repaired and pressed into service swiftly after the reoccupation of terri tory. Between El Daba and Matruh there were 67 demolitions in the line to be rebuilt and many mines - and booby traps to cope with, ---- London Bus Goes On "Mystery Tour" The troops were leaving the small Yorkshire town where they had been billeted for several weeks. A small crowd had gath- ered around the luxury motor coaches, now painted a drab war time grey. Everyone was in. fensely curious to know. the deatl- . mation, 'but the mer In uniform were on their guard against care- less talk. . "I heard it was Scotland," sald one of the civillans, "No, North: Africa," other, They still got no 'enlightenment, #0 finally someone put the question bluntly to a sergeant: "Where are you for, lad?" & "It tells you on the iront of the bus," he replied with a smile, #uid an- 6 crowd shuffled round to the -|- front. The route indicator an- nounced plainly eough--*Mystery Tour." -- hese teld & i. 7 pole tea must most in Flavour, pL is of supreme importance. tt SALADA TE A e SERIAL STORY LUCKY PENNY BY GLORIA KAYE A THREAT FULFILLED CHAPTER IX" One day, after Penny had re- turned to the Courigr office from one of her frequent visits to the mills, she found Jim deep in con- versation with a visitor, He was tall, distinguished-looking, and a ready smile waited on his lips. "Helloy Penny," Jim welcomed. "May I present Lou MacDonald, head of the County Humane So- ciety. Lou, this is Penny Kellogg, our socicty editor." ' "I've heard a great deal about you, Miss Kellogg," MacDonald said. "I'd like to compliment you on your series of articles on the Kirk mills. © They're great." "Thanks," said Penny, "I'm glad to know 1 have at least one reader." "Here's a little story you might like to handle," said Jim, "There's some good meat in this report of Humane Society activities. "It isn't exactly pleasant read- ing," MacDonald warned. "In fact, it's rathér discouraging." Penny studied the © figures. Here, in cold type, was a tragic story of families deserted, chil- dren who would have faced star- vation if the Humane Society had not helped them. "Kirktown has the worst record in the county," Penny observed. "Yes, unfortunately that's true," MacDonald admitted. "There are some men who can't "resist the gambling temptation or any other femptations that come their way. They suffer, but those who really are hurt are thei wives and children, We do our best to find new interests for these men 'and to _instill in, them a sense of responsibility." ~ -* * . Penny listened in fascination to his stories of the strange cases that his office handled. She had never realized such situations existed. When he had finished, TRIM SUIT FOR A TOT By Anne Adams It's suit season for "small fry", too, as Anne Adams cleverly proves with Pattern 4281. Won't this outfit look captivating on your tot? It's eo practical! The flaring skirt is firmly, comfort- ably kept in place 'by a bodice top. The fitted jacket has a Jaunty "cadet" cut and two smart highriding pockets, Pattern 4281 is available in children's sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, Size 6 takes 2% yards 86-inch, Send twenty cents {20c) in coins (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, ISSUE No, 13--43 Cc 1 - you. she knew why Jim had been cru- sading so bitterly against the Cas-' tro gang. . "I have an idea," Penny said, "that we can finish this Castro business in a big hurry. Will you help ?? "Will we help?' Jim echoed. "It isn't easy," MacDonald cau- tioned, "For one thing, the boys at City Hall are working hand in glove with the gang. Castro spends plenty of money at-each election to make sure the right men get in." : "Then," said Penny, "we'll get the City Hall gang out, too. We'll put men in office who'll enforce the laws and who'll run this bunch ot tinhorn gamblers out of town." "I'd give a year's salary to sce the Castro gang wiped out," Mac- Donald said. "H's not pleasant to look at all the misery they've caused." "If you'll both work with me," Peruy said, "yow'll soon sce some netion." "Count on me," MacDonald as- sured. He shook hands wil Terny as he 'rose to his feet, "It's been a pleasure to see you two. Just give me a you're ready." "Thanks for dropping in," Jim Baid. "We'll keep in touch with ring "whenever - " . Penny was thankful for Jim's invitation to dinner. A steak _ at Picetro's .would hit the spot. All through dinner, Penny was silent. Her thoughts were on a plan that was daring, and dan- gerous, It must not fail. She decided to say nothing about it to Jim until she had worked out all the details, "I'd like to come back to the office tonight, Jim. lot of work to do," she said. "Fine.-_You can keep me com- pany while 1 figure out how much we've lost this month. If business gets any worse, I.won't even be able to promise you a raise, let - alone pay one," he said. . That night she sat in puzzled thought over her typewriter. Guessing from her tenseness that she would not welcome interrup- tions, Jim busied himself with his figures. Penny discarded page after page of copy. For more than an hour she concentrated on a short, one-page thesis... When she fin- ished, she smiled at Jim, ie - * - "I'm not going to show this to you just yet, Jim," she said. "But I want-to reserve a page of ad- vertising space in the Courier, and a spot on the front page. I'm not going to nay a thousand dollars, either. You'll just have to trust me to pay for the space." "Your eredit's good," he said. "Provided you can give me two references, both of them million. aires." ! "I could," said Penny, "but Y won't. And don't reach for this copy. It's for a circular you're goimg to print, when I'm ready." "Okay, Penny. ~ The place is yours, Whenever you're ready, just shoot. "Just let me in on it a little ahead of time," Jim asked. ~ "You're the big gun behind the campaign," she told him. "With- out you I couldn't do a thing. Without you, in fact, 1 wouldn't be here." "Without you," Jim said, sin- eerely, "being here wouldn't be worthwhile." . "Thanks, pal," she murmured. "And now that you've made your pretly little speech, let's head for home." * * . The street was bathed in moon- light. Walking beside Jim, Penny found 'new contentment. They talked pleasantly of many things. At her door, Jim pressed Penny's hand in his own. 3 Her lips were inviting, kissed her, tenderly, "'Good night, Penny," he whis- pered., She watched him as he marched jauntily back toward the foot of the hill. His kiss would be another memory to treasure forever, Penny found Midge in bed, reading, i . "Hello, there," her roommate called cheerfully, "This is a fine time-to be coming home, 1 know, You were detained at the office, He 'You'd better-think up a better ex- cuse than that." Penny lavghed: "My excuse is a lot more exciting than that. --from her mind. I've got a ~ _ den, _._. _l=== I've been using my thinking cap for a change, I really have news tonight." "Tell begged. : "I will in a minute," she an- me about it," Midge swered, "Wait till I get com- fortable," . . . Penny left out the incident concerning the bribe Jim had re- fused. She glossed over the run- of-the-mill sqcial news of the day. She talked at length about Mac- Donald and the Humane Society report, . ; Then Penny told Midge of-her - plan to rid. Kirktown of its gang- ster menace, in bed, staring in open-eyed won- der as Penny excitedly outlined her scheme. "Careful," Midge warned. "You're playing with TNT." Then she said, as if talking to herself, "I wonder. = It might work at that." "My plan must work," Penny. insisted, "I'll need your help. We'll have to get Bud Walsh and have him round up some friends he can trust." "Sure, Penny. Bud will be glad to help. I know plenty of others who will, too. Whenever you say the word, we'll be ready," Midge assured her. "The date is next Friday. The place is the John Kirk Memorial Auditorium. Remember, Midge, I haven't said a single word to any- one, We've got to keep this plan absolutely secret, or it will boom- erang," she cautioned. "Check," said Midge. "How about turning the lights out, Penny? We'd both better get to sleep." * . . Penny couldn't close her eyes. She looked up at the shadows on the ceiling, thinking about Jim, about the past, and mosily about the future; What happened in the next 20 seconds chased all other thoughts A rumble that crescendoed to a roar shook the house, almost tumbling them from their beds, Up the hill from the valley rolled a blast that echoed like thunder. Before Penny , slipped into a robe and raced to the door, she had guessed what had hap- pened. There was no mistaking the di- rection from which the flames shot skyward. She knew this was --the fulfillment of Castro's threat. Jim had rounded the corner, walking toward the Courier office. Had he been there when the bomb exploded? Terror struck at Pen- ny's heart. : "Jim," she -cried as she raced out. "Oh, Jim!" ul (Continued Next Week) GARDEN NOTES By Gordon L. Smith Get a Catalogue A good Canadian seed catalogue is an indispensable reference book for the amateur. In addi- tion to giving him actual photo- 'graphs of the flowers and vege- tables it furnishes actual plant. ing directions, These books tell whether cer- tain varieties are suitable to Can- ada and also give important points such as time of planting, resistance or lack of resistance to frost, height, color, season of blooming, whether scented, and also the suitability of the flower for cutting purposes. All of these . points should be taken into con- sideration in planning a real gar- authorities state, as only with such knowledge can a com- prehensive and practical scheme be worked out. Hot Beds : When a large number of early plants are needed, these can be started from seed in 'a hot bed weeks before the outdoor garden is ready. It consists of a bed of fresh horse manure, which sup- plies the heat,s-about 18 inches deep. On this two or three inches of fine soil is placed and after the bed has heated up and then cooled down again (a matter of three-or four days) the seed is s0wn in rows a few inches apart. The bed -is protected by rough ~ boarding along the side and on top, and sloping towards the South about 10 to 18 inches above the bed is placed a window sash with all glass intact, On warm days this is lifted a few inches for ventilation. When the plants have developed their second set of leaves they are thinned out and before being transplanted outside they are hardened in a cold frame which is simply a hot bed without any heating material, 2 Flowers to Fit i There are flower gardens that fit almost any situation. For those people who have neither the time nor inclination there are plenty of annual flowers that Midge sat upright - Prince Chichibu, brother of Japan's Emperor Hirohito, is re. vealed to haye been arrested on Pearl Harbor day charged with being "sympathetic with enemy powers." thrive almost on neglect, digging of the ground in late spring ~is about all that is re- quired, Take such things as alyssum, dwarf marigolds, portu- Jaca and California poppies for edging. These are little flowers that almost seed themselves, crowd out weeds, do well in any location, but prefer sun and light soil. Once started they will look after themselves, For the centre of beds or near the back, larger flowers such as calendula, nasturtium, poppy and phlox will make a' good showing, and for screens, castor beans, dahlias, cosmos, sunflower, tall marigold are advised. For scent, especially in the eve- ning, a few nicotine, carnations, mignonette or stocks will perfume the whole garden. ; TABLE TALKS SADIE B. CHAMBERS Salads That Are Different Salads are attractive forms in which to serve either vegetables or fruits, raw or cooked. Many children and grownups, too, like raw vegetablés better than cooked ones, Mrs, Economy always makes her salad dressing at home and frequently is able to use up all left over vegetables (with a few inexpensive additions) in a way that is pleasing and nourish- ing for the whole family. Mrs. [Extravagance throws away her odds and ends of vege- tables" and usually rushes out at the last minute to buy some cold ham for lunch or supper. ! Mrs," Economy's Lunch Cabbage and peanut salad (or any nuts available) .......... 07 % cup boiled salad dressing 04 , 11 Mrs. Extravagance's Lunch Cold ham (bought cooked) Ja 1b, " - 33 The lesson here is one of com- parison. Prices may differ slight- ly, on different articles in differ- ent localities. Mrs. Extravagance paid three times as much money as Mrs. Economy but did not ob- tain three times the amount of food for energy, body-building, good teeth and good, blood. Also Mrs, Extravagance did not obtain as many of the Vitamins which are the substances necessary for good growth and which control the functions of the body, Al- most any "leftovers" such as meat, fish, hard-boiled eggs or vege- tables' may be used with fresh vegetables to make 'attractive salads. The number of different combinations is almost = endles and may be. quite original. : Here are some cconomical salads: . Cabbage and Peanut Salad 1 1b, cabbage : 3% 1b, peanuts % cup boiled salad dressing Shred the cabbage finely, Chop nuts or grind by using a rolling pin or put through food chopper. If peanuts leave on the skins. Mix cabbage, nuts and salad dressing, Serve cold and crisp. 'Cardinal Beet Salad -package lemon jelly powder: % cups boiling water 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 cup diced or chopped cooked beets 2 - teaspoons grated onion 1 cup diced celery 3% teaspoon salt i ; Dissolve jelly powder in boil- ing water, Add vinegar, onions, salt and half the beets, When slightly thickened fold in the rest of the beets and the celery, Turn into a mold or square pan, Serve with salad dressing on leaf of cabbage or on lettuce. ] Baked Bean Salad 2 cups baked beans (these may be the lima beans~ they are delicious in salad) A little - and add shortening. are *'Housoldiers"". They have learned that delightful desserts, made easily and at little cost with Canada Corn Starch, are a welcome addition to meals pre: pared in accordance with Canada's Food Rules, They know the high quality of Canada Corn Starch ensures fine, smooth results. Follow Canada's Food Rules for Health and Fitness, CORN STARCH a A product of the CANADA STARCH COMPANY, Limited CANADA The housewives of Canada, ever anxious to provide attractive and nourishing meals for their families, Jarvis Street FMulpit. out and mail today.) The Gospel Witness AND PROTESTANT ADVOCATE Published weekly for the propagation of the Faith once for all delivered to the saints, and for the defense of the princi- ples of the Protestant Reformation. . $2.00 a year, and to new subscribers, iree, the book, "Behind the Dictators' -- by H. Roman Catholic priest; a scholarly description of the work of the Papacy in war-torn Europe and Asia. --39 issues (9 months) for $1.00, without book. Twenty-first year of publication. 2 stenographically reported sermon preached by Dr, Shields trom Mail this advertisement with name and address for free sample copy containing verbatim report of Dr. Shields' address, Feb. 28th, replying to Premier King and other critics in Dominion Parliament, Feb. 23rd. Contains also analysis of "Religious Aspect of Sirois Report--a Symptom of present Trends in Canadian Life" and other important articles.--- (You may neglect it if you postpone until tomorrow. THE GOSPEL WITNESS 130 Gerrard Street East ~ T. T. Shields, Editor. Dr. L. H. Lehmann, former Special trial offer, Each issue contains Cut this - © Toronto 2, Canada 15 cup boiled dressing 1 cup chopped celery. Mix the beans, celery and dres- sing. Serve on cabbage leaf or lettuce. Potato and Spinach Salad 21% cups cold diced potatoes cup finely chopped celery cup very finely chopped fresh spinach Tiny carrot or turnip sticks 1 tablespoon chopped onion 3% cup salad dressing 3%" teaspoon salt Dice or chop vegetables and mix with salt. Add salad dres- sing. Toss lightly with fork. Garnish with tiny carrots or turnip sticks. Serve very cold. Salad Dressing -- 114 teaspoons mustard tablespoons flour -- tablespoons sugar teaspoon salt egg i cup milk, water or buttermilk 15 cup vinegar Mix dry ingredients, Add beaten egg, and milk or water. Add vinegar and cook over boil- ing water stirring constantly-- until - thick. Remove from heat If too thick when cold thin with milk just before using. If no egg is avail- able increase flour to 3 table- spoons. If salad dressing has an ap- Ea pearance of lumps or curdling al-- ways give it a few turns with the dover egg beater and these will disappear. It is wise to givg a few turns when cooking, Miss Chambers welcomes peraonnl letters from Interested readers. She In pleased to recelve suggestions on topless for her column, nnd is always ready to listen to your Ypet peeves." Iequeats for recipes or special menus are In order. Address your letters to "Miss Sadie II. Chninhers, 73 Weat Adelulde St., Toronto," Send atamped self-nd- dressed emvelope If you wish a reply. We Live At Too High A Tension Dr. Harvey Agnew Advises That We Slow Down At 50 Dr. Harvey Agnew, associate secretary of the Canadian Medical Association, in addressing the Lon- don Canadian Club the other, day, sald this; r "We have prolonged the 'aver- age life 18 years in the past cen- tury, But let a man reach 50 and his chances are mo better than they were a century ago, Why? The answer Is tensjon. , , ,; If we are going to stem the rising tide of heart and kidney diseave, we must find something to slow down the tension of life, , , , Thank heaven for gasoline rationing and the reduced speed limit--when we 80 out we can .ctually look at something besides the centre strip of the road. , . . If we.are tired let us admit it--<not whip a tired horse by drinking alkaloid soft drinks at the office to keep awake, smok. ing endless fags, or tossing 'down a 'highball.or two at home to pep us up for the evening. Even when we participate in golf or bridge, Wwe wager so much a hole or a game and immediately replace relax. ation with tension. . , . Nature is an exacting overlord. It always demands a price: The degree of our exertions should be deter- mined by a physician ot judgment, not by the trainer at a rub-down place." yg * Commenting on Dr. Agnew's warning, The London Free Press declares: "This seems to us to he the very essence, not only of medi- cal wisdom, but of common sense." Admitting that we must- all hustle now to win the war, The Free- Press appeals for the adoption of a new philosophy in post-war days. "Why not decide to play more and labor less; to enjoy recreation for fun and not for a wager; to learn more how to live and less how to make a fortune--for estate duties to,swallow when we pass on?" Children Return To London Homes Despite recent air raids, children are returning to London in fn- creasing numbers, The number of children in the capital has now reached a war- time record of 226,750. aged five to 14, with an additional 48,300 aged three to five, ! : Fewer than 125,000 London chil- dren are now in the country, The London County Council is trying t& secure the release of its 5,000 teachers now at country schools to . cope with the teaching job in Lon- don again, WOMEN OF BRITAIN REVEAL HOW THEY, "KEEP "EM FLYING" Survey Shows Women Take Aspirin for Headache Relief Women "homo fighters," now working by millions iy war plants, are not Jetting anything interfere with their work. , not even a head- ache , , | according to a recent British government survey, This questionnaire issued to - women revealed that they consider .. Aspirinoneof the three most helpful. drugitems, for maintaining health, Naturally, Aspirin hag.become a household "*watchword;""* For generations, it has proved itself de- pendable, quick, ,, casing literally millions of headaches, neuritic, and neuralgic pain, without unpleasant after-effects, Infact, Aspirinisrated as one of the safest analgesics nown, It costs less than I¢ a tablet, in the economy bottle, Keep *it hand ; i y, yourself, : "Aspirin," made in Canada, is the trademark of The Bayer Com- pany, Limited, If Jou do hy 28 e Bayer cross on : ; isn't 'Aspirin, - . ety Ee