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pr x 5 3« y% t had, no doubt, been neglected and had fallen into di.repair duaring the bad reign of Manassch. The king‘s officers (v. 8) were »rdered to h,o to the high priecst Hilkiah and ask him to sum up the money collected from the people by the doorkeepers, that it might be used to pay for material and to pay the wages of the workmen, 2 Kings 22: 3â€"7. The last tlause of v. 9 should be, as in Rev.| Ve... "of the imnhabitants of Jerusalem." The faithâ€" fulness of the workmen in the perâ€" formance of their task is especially commended (v. 12). Apparently muâ€" sic was brought in to aid them in the work. The overseers were men who eould skill of (play skilfully on) inâ€" struments of musig. III. tw sooK or THE Law, vs. 14â€"28. This book ;arvzvhi;dâ€"lyâ€"lâ€"a;;ovie;zr fi; enrtire Pentateuch, which the Jews in Baal were images of some kind (sunâ€" Amages, Rev. Ver.), perhaps repreâ€" sentimng the sun as an object of worâ€" ahin â€" For v. 5 compare 2 Kings 23: 15â€"16. IL tHs @EPaIR OP THE TEMPLE, vs.8â€"13. The eighteenth year of lfis reiin wa. the'rylea‘r _B.C.621._ The temple Jand" against th> corrupt court, ° Chron. $3: 24â€"25. Ti~ child Josiah who succeeded to the throne came under the good influence of the reâ€" forming party and when he reached mature age began _ series of reforms more complete and farâ€"reaching than anythine which had previously been attempted. The parallel story of his veign in 2 Kings 22: 1 to 23:â€"28 should be read. See als> Jeremiah‘s testimony to his character and his good reign in Jer. 22: 15, 16. T. Ttu® coon rEiGN or Jos.an, vs. 1â€"7. Josiah was king in succession to his father Amon fron B.C. 639 to 608. The historian bears him witness that *"he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord .:. 2), and that "like unto him there was no king beâ€" fore him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all his soul (2 Kincs 23: 25)." The high places, or local sanctucries, which had . been g::s «of worship all over the land the days of Joshua ard the conâ€" quest, had become corrupted by imitaâ€" tion of the heathen rites practiced * the altars of Baal. The Levite priests who ministered at these places are said to have gon» away far from Jeâ€" hovah after their idols, Ezek. 44: 10. The groves. or, more correctly, the "Asherim" (Rev. Ver.), were originâ€" ally sacred trees staiding near the altar. In many cases they were reâ€" laced by wooden poles which may have been carved or paint:! with represenâ€" tations of the deity. The word Baalâ€" im is plural of Brai, and is used beâ€" cause the god Baal was multiplied by the people into many localized divinâ€" fties such as baalâ€"gad, Baalâ€"zephon,| Baalâ€"hermon. Above the altars of Meanwhile the influence of the great prophetic reformers of the eighth century, Isaish and Micah, Amos and Hosea, continued ‘strong in the minds of their disciples and, in spite of perscu ion (2 Kings ?1: 16), their teaching spread among tbc'ro- ple. After the murder of Amon there was an uprising of "the people of the horrible custom of child sacrifice, and "wrought much wickedness." The secâ€" end book of Chronicles tells of calamâ€" ity which befell him in later years and of a belated repentance, and a m{" is nâ€"eserved in the apocryphal s of the Old Testament, bearing his name (se 2 Chron. 38: 11â€"19). His son, Amon, followed his father‘s bad «xample, but was murdeses nftor‘ a brief reign, by his own servants. _ | the high ’gx.}ei;""?vm'fi'iit’u?fii altars in the temple itself, revived the & ANALYSI1S. L tHus coon REIGN of JOSIAH, vs. 1â€"7. TL tuzs esram or tuE TEmPLE,vs.8â€"13. III. tuz soox or THE Law, vs. 14â€"28. ITV. tE covenaNt, vs. 20â€"33. Introouctionâ€"The reign of Hezeâ€" &h. which came ? an end somewhere ween B.. . 698 and 692, was marked by many efforts toward refurm of reâ€" ligious conditions in‘ : Judai and throughout all Israel (2 Kings 18: 4â€"7, 22; 2 Chron. 31: 1, 20, 21). But there were evidently many people stromgly attached to the old ways, to the local sanctuaries, or high places which he destroyed, an i to tneir forms of worship. Under their ‘afluence the young Manasseh who succeeded him and reigned more than fifty years in Jerusalem (2 Kiugs 21; 1â€"9) set himâ€" self to undo the good which his father had done. He restored the "abominaâ€" tions of the heathen," "built up again lay 5. Lesson Vâ€"What Hiliklah Found in the Templeâ€"2 Chronicles 34: 14â€"16, 29â€"33. Golden Textâ€"Why word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.â€"PSaim 119: 105. Sunday School ‘UTT AND JEFFâ€" â€"By Bud Fisher. } An amusing story is told concerning the veteran John D. Rockefeler, re putedly the richest man in the world. It appears that the multiâ€"millionaire creator of the Standard Oil Trust had his portralt painted for presentation to a cetrain public institution. It was a waterâ€"color, "Of course," remarked one of his business rivals, when viewâ€" ing the picture, "it had to be waterâ€" color. They couldn‘t ‘do‘ Rackefeller in oil!" "Marathon dancing for six consecuâ€" tive days almost makes one weak." 2,, », "vAdus, chaps. 20 to 23 (see 24: 7). On the basis of this law a solemn covenant was made between Israe! and Jehovah, Jehovah promisâ€" ing guidance and prosperity to Israel, and Israel obedience to Jehovah‘s laws, Exod. 24: 7, 8. The law in Deuterâ€" or;%my is an enla. :ement of that in Exodus, and is called, with its accomâ€" panying warnings and promises, "the words of the covenant," Deut. 29:. 1. The ancient covenant bond is now‘ renewed, and the people _ . The prediction of Huldah the proâ€" phetess concernirg Josiah (v. 28) was unfortunately not fulfilled, for he met a tragic death in batt‘e with an Egypâ€" tian army at Megiddo, thirteen years later, 2 Kings 23: 29â€"30, IV. THE COVENANT, vs. 29â€"33, The name "book of the cove was first given to the law giv Israel by Moses at Sinai, and cor fl ig\Exgdus.‘ chaps. 20 to 23 The king‘s alarm anc fi:l upon hearing the words of the k must have been due to the fact that its laws were not being, and had not been obâ€" served, and that terrible punishment was threatened in it for such neglect. See Deut., chaps. 27 and 28, and comâ€" pare v. 24. w later times called the Law. The proâ€" gbota of the previous century seem to ave been well acquainted with fiam of the Pentateuch, and it is not kely that the knowledge would have been entirely lost,. The evidence here is rather strongly in favor of the belief that it was the book of Deuteronomy, or the part of it which contains law, warnings and promin’ The measures of reform which Josiah and his minisâ€" ters undertook under the guidance of this book are all such as are prescribâ€" ed in Deuteronomy, while some,> at least, of the laws of Levit‘cus and Numbers seem yet to have been unâ€" known. Any reader may for himself make comparison of the reforms beâ€" gun by Josiah and the law codes of these books. The murgnal references in 13 good Reference Bible will be a guide. Here is a gmp'ready to step off the Anchor-DonaId.wn liner of prosperity in Canada. is hardy for Ontario and the Eastern Provinces, as well as in British Coâ€" lumbia. Many other attractive climbâ€" ers or ornamental trees and shrubs are described and recommended in this publication, issued by the Pubâ€" lications Branch of the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa. l ORNAMENTAL HEDGES For dividing lines between proper-l ties or separating parts of the home ‘the plants bear only male blossoms that do not set fruit. The American ‘| Bittersweet is but one of many hardy ‘|climbing plants described in the bul ‘|letin that have been tested at the | Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa, | PERENNIAL CLIMBING PLANTS | A greater use‘ of climbing plants would add beauty to many of the |homes in the country. Houses that jlack beauty of architecture may be made very attractive by the planting of some of the hardy climbers. Verâ€" andahs, summerhouses," milkhouses, fences, rocks, and old stumps of trees covered with cifinbing plants will so change the appearancée of the place that.it will hardly be recognized by one who has known it before. Forâ€" tunately there are many hardy native climbers available in most districts and most nurseries carry suitable kinds at low prices. For many years a large number of kinds of these plants have been under test by the Central Experimental Farms system. The results of these trials are conâ€" contained in Bulletin No. $9, "Ornaâ€" mental Trees, Shrubs ‘and Woody Climbers." Among the most favored of these for hardiness, rapidity of growth and permanence the Virginia Creeper holds a prominent place, This vine, Ampelopsis quinquefolia, a !natlve of the colder parts of Canada, is one of the hardiest and quite suitâ€" able for Prairie Provinces planting. While it has tendrils by which it clings to wire supports and tréllises, it does not attach itselft well to walls. Another variety of the Virginia Creeper known as the selfâ€"fastening 1 or Hairy Virginia Creeper, attaches itself firmly to brick and other walls, 1 requiring no special support. ‘This variety, found growing wild at Ottawa, | _ Among climbing vines that are useâ€" | ful in concealing screens, bare veranâ€" dahs, summerhouses, old‘ stumps and fences is the American ‘Bittersweet, Celastrus scandens. ‘This is one of the best climbers, being a rampant grower with glossy green leaves. This plant, it given a chance, will establish itself very quickly, as it twines about everything it can get hold of and is not subject to injury from insects and disease. It is deâ€" scribed by W. T. Macoun, the Dominion‘Horticulturist, in his bulleâ€" tin, "Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Woody ©Climbers." Bittersweet has an advantage over some other very ’uaetul vines in bearing bright colored berries, which remain hangingâ€" after the leaves have disappeared. It is pointed out by the author in this bulâ€" letin, which is numbered 89 and pubâ€" lished by the Department of Agricul ture at Ottawa, that one in procuring & plant should have knowledge that it has borne fruit or has be€n propagated from a fruitâ€"bearing vine, as some of A BERRY BEARING CLIMBER "Army" Boy Settlers Farm Notes Athenia at Halifax this spring and begin the new life ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO ~ If you want your pets to love you speak kently to them, and handle them gently, Do not lift your rabbit by its ears, or pull a cat‘s tail, or drag the dog by its fur, or wake them roughly out of sleep. Learn to make them bhappy, and they will learn to: love you.â€"Humane Pleader. I ] Grandpa (to Grandma), "And anâ€" other thingâ€"I will not have you goâ€" ing out pillionâ€"riding!" She:. Dad says you are a vory promising young man, He. Gosh, yes! Two girls are suing me for breach of promise right now. point. grounds, living hedges are often more | suitable than walls or fences, There are many plants suitable for hedging purposes, and most of these have been | well tested ‘at the Cetnral Experiâ€" | mental Farm at Oftawa, where there Jare no less than eightyâ€"four hedges of sufficient length to make rellable |comparisons. In testing hedge plants |at the Central Farm about one hun: |dred and twenty species of trees and shrubs have been tried out. Many of these have proved unsuitable. The hedges at the Experimental Farm are of different heightsâ€"and breadths, and include both deciduius and evergreen | varieties. ‘These, as well as ‘the method of their cultivation and care are described in Bulletin, 89/publllhed by the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa â€" and â€" entitled" > "Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Woody Climbers." For positions where tall hedges are desired the Siberian Pen Tree has proved satisfactory, as have also the Honey Locust, the Common â€" Buckâ€" thorn and some of the Birches. For tall evergreen hedges the Douglas Fir and the Norway Spruce are recomâ€" mended, while for .low evergreen hedges the American Arbovitae is very desirable. For deciduous hedges of medium height the Alder Buckâ€" ’thorn, the Wayfaring Tree and the Woody Caragana make good effects, while the Japanese Barberry, the Dwart Cargana are well suited where low growing hedges are desired. The author of the bulletin, Mr. W. T. Macoun, the Dominion Horticulturist, observes that theâ€"shape of hedge that has been found most pleasing to the eye, and at the game time ensures the branches remainiv= alive almost or quite to the ground, is one with| . the broadest part of the hedge at the ground, gradually narrowis towards f the top and the top being rounded instead of being pruned to a sharp| d P \(*l“l'!‘ml'.l /l | Whoever named that seaâ€"coast rumâ€"| When a :reatwnnnncler announces runner I‘m Alone, certainly had a}|that the country is going to be very sense of humor.â€"Troy Times. ‘ prosperous he means that he is; . Who was most exceedingl lazy, But she bought some Old Dutch Didn‘t use very much I‘ill her house was as fresh as a 4 Bayer‘s Aspirin ‘My head‘s aching awfu!", sald Andy, Sald bis friend, "I‘ve reliet here quite handy, Here‘s an Aspirin to take * Its the good Bayer‘s make 3o we‘ll soon have your head foolâ€" ing dandy." Lottie Livingstone, RR. 1, Powassan, Ont. Old Dutch Cleanser ‘There was a housekeeper called MacGregor Farmers wishing some farm help to hire, Should write to MacGregor, Esquire, Victoria Street, ‘Is where you will meet, These people ‘bout whom you enâ€" quire. â€" The doctor said "Absoluteâ€"qulet And if you will buy it and try it &A Shredded Wheat Biscuit (1 know you can risk it) is fine, when you‘re put on a diet." + Mrs. E. Miles, Bayer‘s Aspirinâ€" &A poor man who‘d ne‘er heard 6 Bayer‘s, Had a cold, and could scarce climb the stairs, When in popped his wite With a smile targe as lifeo And said "Now you‘ll be cured, I‘ve bought Bayer‘s". Miss Grace Hubley, * Arundet, Que. I think the "Limerick Contest" is quite the nicest, most "sociable" contest 1 ever entered. Room for everybody. 1 bave been in lots of contsts: I have won a few, and lost out in more, and in elther case, did not enjoy the feeling, either that 1 was left out in the cold, or that anybody elso was. ‘The funny part of it is, the limericks you have bought are just the ones that have run off the end of my pen without any effort, almost without any “"""'w and the ones 1 have labored over to polish and fAnish, have gone overboard. Yours very sincerely, FANNIB T. HICKS, RR. No. 2, Niagara Falls South, Ont. R.R. No. 2, Niagara Falis South, Ontarto. P.S.â€"The limericks are getting better, We had many good chuckles over the last batch.â€"F.T.H, A few more prize winners:â€" Dromedary Dates Phillips Milk of Magnesia A housemaid who called horsolt The wise and the winsome Patricia, Cherry. Told this t« her best friend (Her cheeks were as rod as a Alicla, berry). ‘If your stomach feels sick, Was fond of spice catks You can cure it up quick Which weekly she‘d bake With a spoonful of Philllps Magneâ€" And of dates she preferrod "Draomeâ€" s1a," dary". D. Watters, ® b”'_' _bip, Klrkwood, 40 Hoendrick Ava â€"Taranta fint .__ It is not only the nice new doliar bills (It is the cleanest money I ever saw.) but 1 do enjoy the good iimericks so. Mrs. MacNe!l, Norwood, for ‘"‘Keen‘s Mustard"; Miss Kathleen Walsh, Blenkeim, on "Christio‘s Sultanas"; and Mrs, Harry McDonnel, Clarendon Sta., on "Beecham‘s Pills"; Miss Bernice Hall, R.R. No. 2, Sundridge, on "Red Rose Tea", and NMrs. M. E. Calder, Fenelon Falls, on "Shredded Wheat", are the best ones in this week‘s "Post". (0, yes and Mrs. Claude Bongard, Norwood, on "Brock‘s Bird Seed"), it my opinion. Please forgive me. 1 vowed I would not pester that poor overâ€"limericked editor with any more nonsease until he sent out another invitation for lines. But it seems I can‘t help it Well, you did ask for suggestlons, Why not make everybody illustrate his or her limericks, with simple geoâ€" metrical {llustrations (in Indian ink of course).. 1, for one, vote that the contest be continued. It is just at its height. Some people, Hubby for instance, are just beginning to take a real interest in It. We have "sold" him "Salada Tea" (1 have a loyely one for Salada Green Tea) so he can hardly wait for a cup When ho gets in the house for supper. RPT fubiiataisietsitatieiaiintiiniis. â€"intsatsiltdhasirielh it ats is Thrtatatsias ies th 5.444 ‘bl’ EERCRRIRE T ing letter:â€" » * Dear Editor:â€"It broke my heart when 1 saw that the Limerick Contest was closed, even temporarily, but my failing respirations reviÂ¥ed considerably when 1 saw with joy in this week‘s "Thorold Post" that you had not run out of limericks yet. "O King, live forever!" While the contest is closed the interest has by no means flagâ€" ged as the many letters received testify, but we want to hear from still more readers of Limerick Corner. So send along your opinion with any suggestions you may have for the future conduct of this feature to Limerick Editor, Rooms 421â€"425, 73 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 2, Ont. .__ Mrs. Hicks of Niagara Falls South, sends in this very interestâ€" Mrg. Alex. MceWillian, RR. 2, 3rd Con., Dutton, Ont. Shredded Wheat RR. 1, Terra Cotta, Ont. Box 397, Elora, Ont. They Discuss a Serious Traffic Problem. greeting, Said one, "I have read It‘s all in the shred That makes Shredded Wheat such good eating." Mrs. J. A. Cook, 63 Forest Ave., St. Thomas, Ont. Shredded Wheat Two friends one day p frighttal, He began to drink tea "It is Red Roso", said he And makes me feel simply delight Hugh Mathieson, ~R.R. 8, London, Ont. \_ _ ._Red Rose Tea % &A man there was, boorish and spiteâ€" ful, Bubble, Made bathing a terrible trouble, His mother in hope Bougbht Baby‘s Own Soap . Now she has no trouble with Bubâ€" There was a young sawyer named Spender, . G Whose income was knowna to be slender, Till, he let go old saws Choosing Simond‘s because, The best of results they will render. Mr,. W. J. Cottrell, & Fhere was a young tady of Repo. Who delighted in playing Casino. She caught a bad cole But she threy off it‘s bold By using a bottle of Veno. * Mrg. J. P. Matheson. Kentvilie, Man And Alicla, ‘If your stomach feels sick, You can cure it up quick With a spoonful of Philllys Magne gla." D. Watters, 40 Hendrick Ave., Toronto, Ont. ble. manners were Baby‘s Own Soap Simond‘s Saws Chris. M. Forbes, Box 34, Marmora, Ont. Veno‘s ~ I‘m Alone . Ottawa Journal: What the United, Stae:; does withinâ€"its on.hou:;:nri? to enforce its own s r ws is its own business,â€" ngmm down its own citizens if it"wants to, and it carn pick on the degation of a weak country like Siam, but when it»starts extending its dominion . and special laws over the high seas, shooting holes through a ship of *Canadian registry and under the flag of Can:da in the process, it is time for 'omegody to proâ€" test.. This Dominion of Canada is not ghn. and it is not the Republic of A Cutting Garden Many beautiful flowers are borne on very plain plants, and on this acâ€" count should be produced in a cutâ€" ting garden ,alongside the vegetable patch. Here also can be grown those surplus flowers for filling the vases inside. ‘These, if grown in the regular flower garden, mikht look ragged after being shorn of their bloom. _ Inâ€" Clude in the cutting garden bachelor buttons, mourning brides or scabiosis, Schizanthus (butterfly flower), zinâ€" nias, marigolds, calliopsis, and salptâ€" glossis.‘ Flowers in the cutting garâ€" den can be arranged in rows like the vegetables, if one flikes, and usually produce better results when handled and cultivated in this way. rot if it lies in the ground too long without germinating. Cabbages, cauliâ€" fower, tomatoes and melons must be started early, but, as none of these will stand any frost, particularly the melons, they should not be sown outâ€" doors until all danger of frost is past, or better still, should be started inâ€" doors and transplanted outside about the 2ith of May, to the 15th of June. or roots, such as onions, carrots, beets, parsnips and early turnips, may be planted about the same time,. Peas must not be sown until the weather turns warm, as the seed is liable to _ Those leafy vegetables, such as letâ€" tuce, spinach, mustard and cress, must be sown just as carly ag the soil is fit to work Af the best results are to be obtained, states: W. T. Macoun, in charge of the Horticultural work for the Dominion Experimental Farm System. Although not quite as hardy, those vegetables grown for their bulbs carly spring, so that any late addiâ€" tious will not seriously handicap these fowers, which should nake a brave show from the middle of July until frost. The Compost Heap . All good gardeners carefully collect grase clippings, weed. and other garâ€" den refuse, piling the same in some corner of the yard, where, helped by a layer of soil and a little watering, this waste gradually turns into a heap otf valuable humvrs. In the smal garâ€" den at least, the pile always appears unsightly, but this can be avoided it a few surplus dahlia oulbs, and some seed _of Bachelor Buttons and trailing plants are included in the heap. â€" The bu‘k of the refuse is collected in Take a Chance # Vegetableée seeds cost but a few cents. It is a good plan .o plant a few rows of the bhardy varieties, such as spinach, radish, lettuce, carrots and beets as soon as possible If they come through, a considerable gain has been secured in eariness; if frost cuts them down, the loss is really trt Â¥iah. > ‘_ .Two Standard Vegetables, No garden is complete® without > a ‘|few rows of beets and carrots. These are the most easily grown of all vegeâ€" ltables, and, generally speaking, give labout as big returns for the space loccupied as any. Both can be msed when only half grown, the carrots in the regular way, and the beets, tops and all, as greens,. Both can be sown just as soon as the ground is ready, an dfurther plantings for later use put in at intervals of two Webks up to the beginning of July. They should be sown in rows from twelve to sixteen inches apart, and thirned to two inches apart in the row, ~Later on, take out every other root to be used as greens or baby carrots. *Soaking the seed over night will hasten germi nation. Do not cover with more than oneâ€"half inch of ~soil, ~and < haster growth with quickly available fertt lizers like nitrate of soda. ‘This should be applied at the rate of a scant ounce per square yard of soil, raked in and preferably watered down, either with a hose or a handy rainfali!, to prevent any burning of the foilage. The later plantings of beets and carrots can often follow such early crops as letâ€" tuce, spinach and radishes. Detroit is a standard early beet, with the Crimson Globe and Egyptian alse recommended. Chantenay 15. one of the best carrots, being medium early; and of excellent quality, Advice Given to Plant a Few The First Plantings ‘Take a Chance on Ar€ * »%, es He: "Are *"That‘s my | Interesting. tiye busban began the band has su ms though h thing." 4 breath with thopght of "Know ever Sear, thank suspect." woman wa friends?" talks ecan never met genera)! Interest phase of Ind #o} of the An pren icies the i: res ince fort ish # the be placing diams ¢( ferming of whis dif «ho $10 res feed ing was the Ma put ing the ©J th care in th in gsirc of t of y FOY total Inp 4 t «16 W AI The P of onti * @r ing