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D t tX w , 44 NOTES AND COMMENT S Great Britain is not in the least prepared to admit that she is not shouldering her fair share of the burâ€" den of the alliance, in spite of occaâ€" she is doing is briefly and clearly set forth by Edward Price Bell. She is holding the seas for the ships of her allies and her own ships; proâ€" tecting ‘the coasts of her allies as well as her own; struggling in comâ€" pany with the French to smash the Turks and so win the Balkans over to the alliance; rendering great aid to French and Belgian troops in reâ€" sisting the Germans in the western theatre of war; making loans and supplying munitions to nearly all her partners in the conflict, pursuing . a financial policy in southeastern Euâ€" rope to promote the cause of the alâ€" liance; putting into the field more than ten times as many men as she ever promised; guarding her own soil and people from an invasion which, if it came, would doubtless be the most savage and unsparing ever known. BC VC VEmmmey mEET Emt Oe ons uouh E S most savage and unsparing ever| That made another trip of inspecâ€" known. tion necessary. When the children Histeicrnee came back, Grandpa Ward asked wheâ€" From the British standpoint Great ther the horns of the moon always Britain‘s wealth and sea power and | pointed in the same direction. military power combined are the‘ "I suppose so," Burt replied. ‘ final safeguard against the triumph| "You do not seem very positive of the German war machine. Britons about the regular habits of a longâ€" believe that without British assistâ€" time acquaintance," said Mr. Ward, ance France and Russia would have with a twinkle in his eye. "Why not suffered incomparably more than they look the matter up? You do not want have. They also believe that it is to belong to that great class that have largely due to British participation eyes that see not, do you?" in the alliance that Italy finally made _ "I hope not," said Burt. up her mind to cast her fortunes with| "Let me ask you about a few comâ€" that side; and that to the same cirâ€" mon things. How many seed cells are cumstance will be due the intervenâ€" there in an apple? Which way do the tion of Balkan Statesâ€"in case they seeds point, toward the stem or toâ€" decide to intervene. They also call ward the blow? How does a sheep attention to the fact that Franceand lie down and get up, like a cow, or Russia had to fight, but Great Britain like a horse?" could have stayed out. | _ "O grandpal" cried the children in This statement of the exertions which Great Britain is making, largeâ€" ly from the British standpoint, at least makes untenable the not uncomâ€" mon assumption that her contribuâ€" tion to the general cause is to be mainly measured by the small portion of the battle line heid in the western theatre of war. It is a hundred years since the Treaty of Ghent ended the last war between the British Empire and the United States of America; for a Iull“ century two great powers, with inâ€" terests which occasionally conflicted and with tempers which were not inâ€" variably conciliatory, have lived at peace and in steadily increasing goodwill. Plans were on foot to celeâ€" brate this great event, and had not Fateâ€"and â€" Germanyâ€"willed _ otherâ€" wise, this summer would have seen a cvelebration of great magnitude and of exceptional interest and value. But the war came. Canadians are bending all their energies, and devoting all their thoughts, to the work of fightâ€" ing for the British Empire, and our friends of the United States have been confronted with anxious and absorbâ€" ing problems. In the cireumstances, the plans for a great commemoration of the First Century of Peace beâ€" tween the Great Empire and the Great Republic had to be reconsiderâ€" ed. Those in charge of the movement, after consulting the leading men conâ€" nected with it both in Canada and the Urited States, decided on a modified programme. That aspect of the plans which contemplated public rejoicing has been postponed, but those porâ€" tionsâ€"the larger portions, it should be saidâ€"of the plans, which laid emâ€" phasis on education and on the cultiâ€" vation of a reasonable frame of mind in the conduct of international relaâ€" tions are being prosecuted. The pubâ€" lic rejoicings are only postponed, and the organizations formed to carry out the commemoration were encouraged to continue their work of preparation and education, so that when the war is over and victory has crowned the Briâ€" tish and allied forces, fitting festiviâ€" ties might be held. These festivities are likely to be all the more imâ€" pressive in view of the fact that we shaii be celebrating not only the conâ€" clusion of a century of peace with our neighbors but the overthrow of those forces which have, for so many years, menaced the peace of the whole world. The Canadian Peace Centenary Asâ€" sociationâ€"which, by the way, is not and never has been a "Peace Society" has just issued a pamphlet which sheds an interesting light on the temâ€" per prevailing between the Canadian and American peoples. The ratificaâ€" tion of the Treaty of Ghent took place on February 17th, 1815, and on the centenary date great numbers of messages were exchanged between the President of the Canadian Peace Centenary Association, Sir Edmund | Walker, and the Governors of the | States; between cities and towns on‘ both sides of the line; between Boards of Trade, and even between individual | firms and their correspondents across | the border. These are printed in the pamphlet, and bear witness to a corâ€" diality of spirit which affords a welâ€" come contrast to the dark animosities which make other continents so dreadful a spectacle toâ€"day. 100 Years of Peace These messages display a wonderâ€"| ful ungnimity of conviction, and it may be added that many of those from the neighboring Republic conâ€" vey the heartiest good wishes for the success of our cause. Another feature of the pamphlet is the description of the services held on Sunday, Februâ€" ary 14th, in an extraordinary number of churches in both countries. The public celebrations of this triumph of reasonableness and good will should be one of the earliest events after the conclusion of the present dreadful struggle. The Canâ€" adian Peace Centenary Association, and its corresponding body in the United States, the American Peace Centonary Committee, have made all the necessary preparations, and it is to be hoped that their work will be erowned with success. Many a good reputation "has been stabbed by a pointed tongue. vn ships; proâ€" her allies as gling in comâ€" o smash the Balkans over ing great aid troops in reâ€" i the western a | "Have you seen the new moon this evening?" said Grandpa Ward, as he came in where the children were playâ€" ing. _ "It is a mere rim of light." ‘"Where is it?" asked Ella eagerly. "Where is it?" repeated her grandâ€" father. "It is where it usually is when it‘s new. Suppose you look it up?" Outdoors the children ran, and they returned presently with the statement that it was "up over the stable," which was true enough, but which Burt said was in the west. After their grandfather had exâ€" plained what was meant by the exâ€" pression "horns of the moon," he askâ€" ed which way they pointed. _"O grandpal" cried the children in dismay. 5â€".fâ€".__â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" BovéescIRPLS SEeGIRLS Uleers. An ulcer is a sore on the surfacel of the skin or on the membrane that | lines the inside of the body. It | spreads by the gradual death of the living tissue along its edges, and shows little or no disposition to heal | naturally. As the tissue dies, a deâ€" | pression appears in the centre of the‘ ulcer, with a slightly raised edge where the healthy tissue ends. The depressed centre or "floor" of an wlcer is covered with "granulations," which1 are little masses of cells at work making connective tissue. When the ulcer is getting well, and the granuâ€" \lations are not interfered with, the connective tissue â€" gradually draws the edges of the ulcer together. When the healing process has started there will be a blue line to show how far the healing has gone. ' Ulcers may be local or constitutionâ€" al. Local ulcers are confined to one part of the body, alhough there may | be several at a time, whereas ulcers \that are of constitutional origin often appear in different parts of the body. In persons who, for some reason, are unable to set up a vigorous healing process, a local ulcer _usuall'y follows k * O i 5 2 m %5/ M 24 °C PS 5 £ : .7 ‘ ’vk, "’ / l(‘:d~.‘)“ .&a . _ K ) re.;',-',.q.‘:L ; ;4\A\gd [E 4 us A in t t ns it ic nc uPy en in ~ d t ie PA an abrasion of the skin. In some| cases poor circulation causes an ecâ€" ‘ zema, which, in its turn, leads to furiâ€" ous scratching; that breaks the surâ€" face of he skin and results in an u!-\ cer that may take weeks and months | to heal. That may be seen in vari-l cose ulcer of the leg, and in the ulcer | that follows a brokenâ€"down chilblain.& When the surface of a healthy perâ€"| son‘s skin is broken it tends to heal | quickly; when the healing does mti take place, but a longâ€"standing slugâ€" | gish sore remains, a low degree of ‘vitality is indicated. The low vitalâ€" lity may be the result of some disease or constitutional taint, such as tuberâ€" ‘culosis, diabetes, or scrofula; or it may come simply from the weakness of old age, or from the debility that follows typhoid fever or grippe. \ One of the most important things in the treatment of an old ulcer is to give it complete rest. An ulcer of |\the leg will never heal while the paâ€" \tient persists in walking about, but lhealing will usually begin at once if \the patient stays in bed. _ Everyâ€" thing must be done to improve the general vitality so that the system lshall have the proper material with \which to carry on the work of healâ€" l\ing. The physician in charge should direct the local antiseptic treatment. \ | Youth‘s Companion. To relieve ~inflamed , eyes, bathe them in water that has been poured boiling hot on the pith of _elder. © A dash of lemon juice in water 13 an excellent tooth wash; it not only removes tartar, but it sweetens the breath. Be sure never to pour medicine back into the bottle. â€"Never fail to shake the bottle before taking a dose of the contents. If there be any sign of sediment, shake it more. A potato poultice is an excellent substitute for linseed. Boil the poâ€" tatoes in a bag for this purpose, and when they are soft bruise them inrto a mass and apply them in the bag to the patient. Its Middle Name. Little Robert, says an exchange, rushed into the kitchen one day and asked his mother what kind of pie she was making. _ "Lemon meringue pie," she swered. s & The little fellow disappeared, presently returned, "Mama," he said, "what did say is the pie‘s middle name?" Not Her Own. "Do you think," asked the widower, "you could learn to love my children as you would if they were your own ?" dn # v"‘;b'h, yes," replied the anxious maiden, "I think I should care more for them, really, than if_ _tl}gy. were KOr CHomle ERERT q . e oc on i diac my own, because I shouldn‘t have to worry so much about them if they got hurt or were sick." HEALTH Health Notes. "How does a chicken close its eyes?" their grandfather continued. "What is the color, Ella, of your kitâ€" ten‘s eyesâ€"the same as its mother‘s? If a cat or dog has some white upon it, what color invariably ‘tips‘ the tail of the animal, white. or. the dark color? On a cow, which are in front, her horns or her ears? Which way does the second hand on a watch turn ? Which way does a oneâ€"cent stamp _ "There are many other questions about familiar objects that I might ask, but how many of these simple queries can you answer : "Of themselves, these small matters are unimportant, but the habit of close observation is important; it has led many to success, and the lack of it has led many to failure." The children were silent until Mr. Ward took up his evening paper. Burt whispered to his sister, "How many of his questions can you answer? I can‘t answer any of them." you w:‘-l- can‘t ;{ov;;;" Ella whispered back, "but I am going to find out all of the but answers. ° "We can learn about the sheep and the 'c‘ofwri-ight away," said Burt eagerâ€" ly. "And we can find out about the watch, too," answered Ella. "Let‘s make out a list." a "I should like to get the encycloâ€" paedia and find something hard to ask him," said Burtâ€""but he said ‘about familiar objects.‘"â€"Youth‘s Companion. accordâ€"i-r-\-gr to one of the English mo 4 Bh 0. 4 contdvtuliiiccs W driedv is "Therefore Germany is seeking the means of crippling our use of such machines," he says, "when the time comes for us to make our advance. As usual, her methods are characterized by that most uncommon quality, comâ€" mon sense. "Large quantities of empty bottles . have been sent into Belgium, there to be broken up and in due course strewn ‘ on any roads along which it might be | necessary for the Germans to make a ‘ retreat. Inasmuch as the bulk of the | motor transport service of a modern ‘ army necessarily consists of vehicles: equipped with solid tires, it might be. assumed that the proposed tactics| would prove more or less a waste of enterprise on the part of the enemy.‘ "His calculation, however, is based | on the fact that the faster classes of ; motor â€"vehicles used by the nations | now at war, including varieties of ar-‘ mored cars; which could be used efâ€" fectively for following up and harass-% I Wu es EuNe VE mm oenanene P ing a retreating enemy, are equipped with pneumatic tires. Of course, variâ€" ous preparations exist for filling these tires so that they become immune from puncture, nor would there be any difficulty in equipping a few arâ€" morâ€"plated cars with apparatus for sweeping the road surfaces in front of a train of vehicles pursuing a reâ€" treating foe. "Undoubtedly, the armored motor car as an instrument of offence is destined to play a larger part in the war than it has so far assumed." As a rule, one mile of railway takes 270 tons of rails. TO CRIPPLE WAR CARS. rushed against the barbsl wire cexs‘cl,.cool thas aiats .try, following resist. â€"â€". threw cowa their arms. During the attack on the fortifications on the fortifications of Monte Corada, the Italians employed savage bulls, which were arbs1 wire with their horns lowered. This novel method of attack was completely sucâ€" ‘ry, following up, carried the fort which was being attacked. The garrisoq, after a short By Poter McArthur. There is an old saying, "Give a dog a bad name, and kill him," which apâ€" plies everywhere in life. No matter lwwgoodathingmybo,i!you__‘iv_e away with it. It is all very well for Shakespeare to say that "A rose by any "‘other name <~would +smell as sweet," but if you called a new . vaâ€" riety of rose "The Skunk Cabbage Rose" it would take a long while winning favor. s â€"I am moved to make these reflecâ€" tions because one of the best of our tender fruits . suffers from ‘a !md name, and I wish to proclaim the fact that its bad name is due to a strange mistake. The very hame gooseberry suggests something about which one could not hope to be enthusiastic in spite of the fact that gooseberry wine figures in the Vicar of Wakefield, that literary masterpiece in which everything is dainty. And the chilâ€" dren who have not yet learned the disfavor that goes with the name "goose" will reach for gooseberry tart before any other, but the name "goose"‘ puts all grown ups on their guard. And now comes a great philâ€" ogist who proves the name is a vulgar and ignorant mistake. The berry is one that should be known as the Saintsberryâ€"and the berry of the most beloved of saintsat that. _ Mr. Fox Talbot gives the following remarkable account of the origin of the name "gooseberry"; Gooseberries are called in German, Johannisâ€"beerâ€" en, that is, "John‘s berries," because they ripen about the feast of St. John. St. John is called in Holland, St. Jan, and the fruit is there called "Jansâ€" beeren." Now this word has beenâ€" centuries agoâ€"corrupted into "Gansâ€" beeren," of which our English word ‘Gooseberries is a literal translation; Gans in German signifying a goose. So you see that the only thing the matter with the delicately flavored St. John‘s berry is that it has sufâ€" fered from a touch of German Kultur and has been called out of its name. Give it its right name and saintly character and you will never be withâ€" out jam from it for your tarts. When School Closes. (‘1' It‘s an awful queer sensation, yetl fi‘ one chuck full of joy, that circulates ; this time of year in every healthy , boy. It makes him stand upon his , head, and do all sorts of freaks, to , know the lock‘s tight on the school for nigh a dozen weeks. The man ; who thought of such a thing as sumâ€" mer school vacation, is worthy of a ; monument and a silver tongued oraâ€" . tion. So let us sing about the chap 3 in all our sweet refrains, and versify , the size and kind and color of his 4 brains. The chances are that he was . once a tiny boy at school, who learned j to figure and to spell beneath the , hickory rule. We never heard about , ‘his name, nor the color of his skin,‘. but we‘ll bet our last red nickel that ‘ ( he was white within. He took the , \damper off of sport, and uncorked" lots of fun for we didn‘t have to‘| ‘start at nine, and then again at one.| :The wobbly creek with banks of clay j became a paradise; we swam with , ‘frogs and leeches there, much ‘gainst ‘ | our folks‘ advice. We played at inâ€" | ‘jun in the woods, with stain and ; chicken feather, and we were nature‘s | ; !children then most any kind of weaâ€" " |\ther. _ The whote world seemed a= l_place to play, the ponds were big ‘as lakes, and rafts were strong as /. | battleships, with crews as brave as‘. iDrake‘s. The forest was our grand' jestate where we could monarchs be, {and hold dominion like a king with ‘, |castle in a tree. We knew most all ;'there was to know concerning birds |and things, where the meadow lark :‘had hid its nest and the blue jay| \flashed its wings. We knew that old ‘ ‘|black crows could talk when once | their tongues were split, and how tol \wind a birch bark torch and hold it ; | when ‘twas lit. We learned an awful ‘‘lot of things they never print in ‘| books, when we lived upon the hillâ€"‘ sides and camped beside the brooks. We didn‘t seem to realize that those | s | days were our best, and they slippedi away like morning sun that s‘mkx;l IN DEFENCE OF A BERRY. Auhtien‘ Italians Use Bulls to Charge Defences. aBkvsz i TORONTO down in the west. But they‘re woven in our memeories like silver threads or years of stories yet untold. limo woh‘t turn back in its mad fiight, but memory always will, and it makes us children camped again on meadowâ€" THE SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson IV.â€"Solomon Dedicates Temple. I Kings 8. 1â€"53 Golden Text: Isa. 56. 7. Solomon‘s Prayer (Verses 22â€"30). Verse 22. Solomon stood before the altarâ€"In 2 Chron. 6. 1242 we find: another version of Solomon‘s prayer. Verse 13 of chapter 6 says that Soloâ€" mon had constructed "a brazen scafâ€" fold," or platform, before the altar, about five feet above the level of the floor, upon which he knelt when he prayed in public. . Although in verse 22 (of toâ€"day‘s lesson) we read that "Solomon stood before the altar," in verse 54 (of chapter 8) we learn that Solomon was in a kneeling posture during the prayer, that "he arose from before the altar of Jehovah, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth toward heaven." As he threw himself more and more into the passion of his prayer, he naâ€" turally went from standing to kneelâ€" ing. 23. Who keepest covenant and lovingâ€"kindness with thy | servants, that walk before thee with al their heartâ€"God always, in the mind of the Hebrew, kept covenant and showâ€" ed lovingkindness; the seeming violaâ€" tion of the rule of the divine characâ€" ter grows out of transgression on man‘s part. _ With thy Servantsâ€"Solomon wants for himself and the house of pavifi the same promise which Jehovah made to all Israel. â€" He assumes that the promise in general will have a fulfillment in _ particular. He is doubtless familiar with the expectaâ€" tion expressed in 2 Sam. 7. 12 and 1 Kings 2. 4. ~ 25 There shall not fail the a manâ€"See 1 Kings 2. 4. h i 26. Let thy word, I pray thee, be verifiedâ€"All of Jehovah‘s promises to David, but particularly the one conâ€" cerning the building of the temple. In Psa. 132, 8, 14, David speaks of the ark in the sanctuary as the resting place of God on earth. 27. Will God in very deed dwell on the earth?â€"This question has always come to the mind of man. _ The intelâ€" lect cannot visualize the presence of the Almighty upon the earth. _ But the heart sees him â€" everywhere. "Whither shall I go from thy spirit?" (Psa. 139. 7â€"16); "Heaven is my throne, the earth is my footstool" (Isa. 66. 1). _ See also Jer. 23, 24; Acts 7.49. ’ 29. Toward the place whereof thou hast saidâ€"In Deuteronomy thtre are smany â€" indications that God would _choose a place where his name should be (Deut. 12. 5, 11, 18; 14. 23; 15. 20; | 16. 2, et:.). The choice of Jerusalem | seems to have been especially reâ€" |vea]ed to David (Psa. 78. 68; 132. 13; ialso 1 Chron. 22. 1.) Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain theeâ€"These words indicate the widest conceivable compass of heaven. The same thought is found in Deut. 10. 14. God is not a local or finite deity. He is the God of all lands, all people, and all times. 28. Yet have thou respectâ€"The Hebrew reads, "Yet thou wilt have respect." Solomon does not doubt the answer to his prayer. & Shall pray toward this place?â€" That is, toward the temple. _ Only the priests were allowed to enter the temple. _ All other worshipers had to worship "toward" the temple. Hence in foreign lands the devout Hebrew turned his face toward Jerusalem (Dan. 6. 10; Jonah 2. 4; Psa. 5. 7; 28. 2; 138. 2.) INTERNATIONAL LESSON, % JULY 25. The Reaching Toward God No Life Can Subject: "Making Life Worth While." St. Luke xii., 18â€"23. . There is no more miserable cry that ever escaped the lips of a discouragâ€" odmndunthia:“Li!eiamtworth living!" It is a ¢ry which shows that ignorance and laziness have gotâ€" ten hold of the man and that he fails to realize his divine birth and" his divine opportunity. It is a sad thing in this world when a man, through his own fault, has no communication with his father; but it is a sadder thing when a man has no communicaâ€" tion with God, his Heavenly Father, No man can really know God and think that life is not worth living. Moreover, a man with energy and character desires to make his life count for something. He wishes to have it accomplish some lasting good and therefore he puts forth every effort and seizes every opportunity in order that his life may, as it were, fulfil itself. Such a man, however, lunless he hears God call and knows lhimself to be God‘s servant, can: hardly reach the highest and best. | The inspiration of life comes from ‘the knowledge, first, that Iam God‘s child placed in the world to do a work for Him, and, second, that the opportunity afforded by the world around me calls forth my love and Iexcites my zeal. There is not much difference between the man who | works only for himself and the man | who says that there is no work to be | done, and that existence is a fraud. \ One may appear A little higher than 8 Mion un Act e p ob n d lu s Bs 4 ts en ie Acncnitalti itc t the other in the measurement which is human, but in God‘s sight they both fail to realize the exact truth of living The worthâ€"while life, first of all, deâ€" fines its boundaries. It cries intelliâ€" gently, "I came from God, I go to God, I am here to serve God." If a man is a mystery to himself he can hardly bring other men to use life as they ought. If a man is ignorant concerning his origin, he cannot meet and solve the problems of life. But how simple life becomes, after all, when these three great declarations bound it! All the confusion and comâ€" pleity weaken, as it were, before the majesty of this threefold divine truth concerning man. Again, the worthâ€"while life seeks | for certain graces in order that it‘ may accomplish its work. It strives after unselfishness, generosity nndl kindness in dealing with men. It seeks to develop hopefulness, and‘ cheerfulness, and courage in connecâ€" tion with its own actions. It has faith, and a vision, and endurance as regards God. All of these graces it seeks to put on and make a part of itself in order that it may do well the work committed to it. We must not fail to clothe ourselves with these necessary virtues, for without them we cannot live as we ought, nor can we accomplish that which is beâ€" fore us. On:eu 'more the worthâ€"while life strives after high and splendid ideals. The Latest Notes. Of all garments that a woman wears, the negligee needs a touch of loveliness and soft color. These little folderols can be made amazingly becoming and very beautiful too, at small expense. The figured dimities and organdies, shadow laces and deliâ€" cate batistes come at reasonable prices and so small a quantity of fabric is needed that any clever womâ€" an can make up a little jacket or kiâ€" mona for almost nothing. â€" The empire style is practical and always becoming. _ 4 h _ Wide laces can be sewed together by hand and they make adorable lounging raiment. d e Satin cordings can be used between seams and little handmade rosebuds are effective trimming. 4 Fine crepe is beautiful and washes well. Dotted Swiss always is excelâ€" lent; particularly when edged with a fine linen lace. Old lace gowns that are out of style can be utilized for these charming trifies, and, with a bit of ribbon and a bit of though, will of ribbon and a bit of thought, will useful raiment. Petticoats have been put away in cedar chests and shirtwaist boxes for the last few years, but they are now to see the light of day. ‘They are to be worn full and very much trimmed. The eminent Paquin actually disâ€" plays petticoat models, and some of the other designers are putting drop skirts of lace or thin, sheer taffeta or organdy in their loveliest frocks. Pale coral, cream and sky blue are the favorite colors of the new underâ€" skirts, and they are made up in linâ€" gerie, silk, lace, chiffon and satin. In all cases the upper portion must fit snugly about the hips. The deep flovnce or group of ruffles usually starts just below the knee, flaring to the most astonishing width. . Someâ€" times bias folds of taffetas are used on the lower edge of the flounce to \make it more crinolinelike, Tulip petticoats are very pretty, particularly for dancing gowns. They are made with a foundation of white tulle with a deeply scalloped overâ€" skirt, which gives the flowerâ€"like efâ€" fect. If you desire something very loveâ€" ly, fashion your petticoat of wide white Chantilly lace flouncing and trim it with loops of satin ribbon or eordons of chiffon roses. Jabots, peplum and bertha of lace form the trimming of a new dancing frock displayed. â€" _ __ _ _ & The material is stiff white, coralâ€" coinâ€"spotted organdy, that is treated with glue to give it body. Softer materials will not do for this model, The Worthâ€" While Fashion Hints Life. Failure Which is ‘To Him. It does not neglect little thi :.-'chl at the same time it bravely hich after big things, that is, m'. ithfulness are of great moment. great MOWP*" _ " "oday life are of great momem*® . """ ao_ in the little duties of everyday life fine, but it ought to lead normally to-lugevi-ionmdamgo.day- or. It is easy to become provincial in everything. In our religion, _ OUur business, our community life, there must come a breath of worldwide opâ€" portunity to touch our brows and our brains, and we must find ourselves as a part of the "universal." I can do my work better, no matter how deâ€" tailed and little that work may be, if I think of myself as one of a great multitude; as one striving to be {aithâ€" ful in little things, but as one who is lifting his eyes to the hills The worthâ€"while life is unlimited in its desire and in its effort. i It Is Goodness That Tells. But we must not forget that which our Scripture passage 80 eminently suggests: "the reaching toward God," which makes us know that righteousâ€" \ ness and faith are, after all, the great ‘things to be spread abroad throughâ€" | out the world. I am not successful , because I have money, nor can MY ‘ success be measured by popularity, I 4ds rlgr L s 790 nor even by genius. It is gooGnts? that endures. It is goodness that acts as a leaven to make the whole of life betterp and it is goodness that rises in indignation to strike down wickedness and to place truth upon the throne. This goodness comes from God. It results from the soul‘s opening itself and letting the spirit of Christ enter in. It comes from constant fellowship with Him, the loving Friend, and it come from usâ€" ing those blessings which He has placed in our hands that through them we may hold ourselves in blessâ€" ed bondage to Him Who is invisible. The first thing, then, for us all to learn if we would make life worth while is that we should be Christians. Then, having given our hearts to God, we can go out with assurance to do His work and know that we canâ€" not fail because He has sent us As His ambassadors. No life can be a failure which is consecrated to God and gives itself earnestly and enthuâ€" \ siastically and loyally to the task of iprepnring the world for the coming | of Christ. riC. The skirt is slightly scalloped of hem, with a tiny edge of lace, giving an even finish. The jabot is filled in with bows of coralâ€"colored satin ribâ€" bon, which also furnishes the material for the very high girdle, which clasps since the side jabots of lace necessarâ€" ily are too heavy for a yielding fabâ€" with two roses of faded blue. The frill below the girdle is five inches, the same width as the bertha,. The upper portion of the bodice is made of lace arranged surplice fashion. As usual, there are no sleeves, but the bertha supplies a little lambrequin for the upper arm. The Sikhs Are Unhampered by Caste Prohibitions. Mr. C. H. Payne (late of the Bhopal State Service) gives us a small volâ€" ume of immediate interest in "A Short History of the Sikhs." It beâ€" gins with Baba Nanak, whose birth in 1469 represents the first date in Sikh history, and concludes with a chapter on "Annexationâ€"and After." It was Nanak who gave his disciples the name of "sikh," which means "disciple," and to him is due the most authoritative portion of the "Adi Granth Sahib," or Sacred Book .of the Sikhs. A copy of the Sikh Scripâ€" \ture is still carried at the head of every Sikh regiment. The greatest Sikh leader was the military despot, Ranjit Singh (born in 1780), who ‘never wore a royal headâ€"dress and 'never used a throne. "My sword," | said he, "is the only distinction I reâ€" i quire." In his talent for military orâ€" l.g‘-niution Ranjit Singh ranks first | among Indian leaders, and as Mr. | Payne observes, "his conquest of the | Punjab was an achievement of which | Napoleon himself, <â€" with the same means at his disposal, might have been proud." "A little gold amidst the gray, That‘s sunshine; A little brightness on the way, That‘s sunshine; A little glimpsing of the blue, A little widening the the view, A little heaven breaking through, That‘s sunshine. "A little smiling through the tears, That‘s sunshine; A little Paith behind the fears, That‘s sunshine; A little pressure of the hand, A little yielding of demand, A little grace to understand. That‘s sunshine. There are now in the service of the Government 30,000 Sikh troops, who constitute the flower of the Indian army. Unhampered by caste prohibiâ€" tions, the Sikh soldier will go anyâ€" where and do anythingâ€"which exâ€" plains his joy at serving for us now in France. He is hardy, goodâ€"temperâ€" ed, patient under privations, and obedient to discipline, while his courâ€" age is such that he never knows when he is beaten. Sir Lepel Grifâ€" fin thinks "that the Sikhs, infantry and light cavairy, are, when well and sufficiently led by English officers, equal to any troops in the world, and superior to any with whom they are likely to come in contact." FLOWER OF INDIAN ARMY. A Joy Ride. 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