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Y ou malte lighter, finer- textured cakes with Calumet Baking Powder. Why? Because it'> a double-acting baking powder. Its action is continuous from the mixing bowl to the oven. Remem- ber to try Calumet for your next baking. Itt SERIAL STORY MURDER IN CONVOY JY A. W. O'BRIEN LAST WEEK: Greg is dancing Joan the following night, the spotlight thine* on Jean's hair and Rollint 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, Miiey. Is sprawled out on deck Rollins turns Joan in to colonel, explains that he first her in the German Embassy in Ottawa befors the war. READY FOR ATTACK CHAPTER X "Warships on the horizon!" Worn mouth to mouth, shortly after daybreak the next day tourth morning at sea the cry w*pt excitedly through "T 9." No alarm was felt among the troopc, because the warships es- corting the passenger liners and freighters were not making any More la the direction of the new- comers this must be the Atlantic randeivous point where a, heavy aval force from the Royal Navy to bolster the already large ort and allow a number of Royal Canadian Navy warships to return to home patrol. Soon the ocean seemed alive with men-of-war. Destroyers and lick submarine chasers were fan- ning out ! a giant circle around ttte convoy while the warships CHILD'S PLAY WARDROBE By Anne Adam* What's new under the sun foi tony tots? A four-piece play irardrobe by Anae Adams, made from Pattern 4047 and including overalls, bonnet, playsuit, and bolero. Pattern 4047 is available in thildren'p sires 2, 4, and 6. Sjze I overalls and bonnet, takes '-"> farde 36-inch fabric; playsuit, 1 >rd 35-inch fabric; bolero and ionnet, I Hi yards 35-inch fabric. Send twenty cents (20c) in loins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for thus Anne Adams pattern o Room 421. 73 Adelaide St. W*t, Toronto. Write plainly ir-. name, address and style nmbrr. 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 medical officer and two sentries 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, uaider 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 be- hiud 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 h.u > been discovered and the patients it will soon get out that Miley an i Nurse Davaar are missing have been placed in ciuarumine. That Is all." In the morning Rollins brought a written statement to the col- onel. " My compliments to you. Mr. Rollins, on a most complete re- port. 1 have not yet decided whe- ther we shall file this statement with the court-martial. Instead, we feel rather inclined to tile a laud- atory re,port on your excellent work in bringing this '.investigation to a successful close.'' Rollins was obviously taken ab::ck. " But, Sir. 1 deliber- ately . . ." "1 know what you are going to say. Rollins,'' interrupted the col- onel, "but neither Murdoch nor 1 have the least doubt about your motives, and whUe you may have been led temporarily astray by urges noi uncommon to young of- fices, you vindicated yourself by acting like au officer conscious of his duty when the crisis caine "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 o his sen ices in training activities. After all. there is a war on and commanding officers are. allowed some discretionary powers un- officially, of course." Rollins broke the silence. "Thank you, Sir. and 1 do appre- ciate your generosity. But under no conditions, would 1 wish for any commendation for auy service 1 may have rendered. If it is pos- sible, please do not mention my name in any special role. You see, Sir" his voice csuie perilously uear breaking"! feel enough like a Judas as it is, and although the evidence' against Nurse Davaar seems absolutely " The colonel stood up, his hard face melting into surprisingly soft lines. "This is a cruel world, my boy. especially for the youug. Don't make it worse by sickening your soul with undeserved self- accusation, or au unfortunate amour. We have a big jog ahead of us you and 1 and that's all lhat must matter. Good morning, Rollins." Aboard the battle cruiser com- manding the convoy, Captaiu Leedscourt, V. C., was Hugei-lug a "sideboard" as he stood on the bridge reading a decoded message flaihed a few utiuiites before from one of th uewly arrived destroy- ers. His face lighted with pla?ur 8 he read the uaiu t tha bot- tom of ihe ligual. i "He-ply, Also in coda bacausa tha party to whom U U directed to sailing incognito, to the affect that 1 axtend my eompltnenU and ball rais* a toa*t M hie *UCCM." Ha turned to hi* first offlcr. "Admiral Homely himself la com- manding the new flotilla. The old seadog only rasts off from his red leather chair at the Admiralty Office in Loulon when a light it scented." The first officer made a feeble attempt to conceal his eagerne&a. "And how about us. Captain? Are w likely to see any fun?" Captain Leedscourt stamped his feet on the cold deck. "N'ot this trip, curse the luck. Call Ryder and Linton to report to my quar- ters immediately with yourself, of course." In his quarters. Captain Leeds- court stretched a map across the table. "I have just received a command from Admiral Romely to make 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 is practically certain, that he shll draw the attack in a decoy mauoeuve:'. which I shall explain presently, we must nevertheless be ready.'* Captain Leedscourt careiully broke the seal on an envelope stamped all over witn: "Sealed Orders," "His Majesty's Royal 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. Souie hours ago I received a signal from 'T 9' that the elusive Nazi agent has been apprehended, which fac- ilitates 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 detailed in the sealed orders thrilled the four naval men to the core. Based upon reports from British Secret Service sources, there was every indication that the enemy would make a major attack oa the troopship convoy. The convoy would carry on ami invite the enemy attack, but Captain Leedscourt beamed as he read wiih obvious satisfaction the enemy would encounter major opposition unhindered by accom- panying troopships. The plan called for "T 1" .itid "T 2" to proceed together with all freighters -nd the newly ar- rived Royal Navy Flotilla along the original route. "T 1 ' aud "T i," it was explained, can-led no trujps. only cargo. They had been designed to serve us decoys in the convoy. That night, as soon after suuset as Captain Leedscourt deemed ad- visible, he was to have the iiiiie troop-carrying liners 'Irop from the main convoy aud together with his original escorting force veer off into a northerly route. A fast destroyer, acquaintri! with his route, would bring fresii whM th time came to re- turn to tie original coarse. "It k ofcvtous," Leedncourt com- mented, "that the admiral plan* to draw the enemy attack, beat them Into submission and 'hea hare the troopships nail right through the icene of action a* possible after the engagement, working in the belief that light- ning never strikes twice in Utte " A junior officer rapped on the captain's door and stepped inside, saluting smartly. "Beg pardon, Sir. There's one of our aircraft car- riers accompanied by a battle cruiser to port, also approaching i from the southeast!" Captain Leedscourt, V.C., snif- fed audibly. "Getting rather crowded out there. Romely is . growing unbecomingly cautious in his waning years." (Continued nest week) Rice World Largely Controlled By Japan The conquest of Southeai;i;i-:i Asia has pat Japan in position to play a gigantic pressure game against the rice-eating part 01' the world, which embraces about forty per cent of ai! mankind, say food experts. Rice Is the mainstay of life for more than JoO.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, Ceyion, 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 orde-r- 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 wj;n this shilling a hair cut, a shave, an ounce of tobaccot half a dozen boxed of matches'," u pint of beer rbetter than thisi, and u special whisky.' He paused. <!r:ak. aud proceed- ed: "One hair cut 2d, shave id, six boxes 01 matclits Id, ounce of tob.icco 3d. pint I'd. sp.*rial whis- key 3d. And how much would that lot cos: me today? It would cost you six shillings. I don't know how they cau expect people to pay it ... Fill this again. plej.se. Miss." (j. COOKIES FROM HOME By BARBARA B. BROOKS Cookies from home what a thrill for the soldier, or Uu children who've grown up ana moved away but who still remem'Jei those wonderful sweet-siaeiling home-made cookies tha; filled the cookie jar. But here are some good rules to remember about cookies that are going travelling. 1. Choose a type cookie that will keep fresh in appearance and rlavour for several days. Avoid havy frostings or meringues. 2. Choose a size a.nd shape that will not crumble\>asily. Cookies that are' square pack best, because they can be set up on edge with wax paper between each row. 3. A square or oblong box, whether tin or cardboard, is pre- ferable to a round one. Tin is fine oecau.se it helps keep the cookies fresh longer. 4. Be generous as possible with your v.ax paper i wrappers from loaves of bread can be used). Cut it i:uo strips :is a cushion for the bottom of box then cue a p.e.e for the bottom and sides that will fold over the top when filled. Place wax paper between layers. 5. if possible tit the cookie box in an outer cardboard box; il not wrap with heavy paper. Rer-.'.embi T that men iiKe BIG cookies the bigger the better, like the Hanger Cookies Driven be.ow. This recipe, by the way, is in man-size proportions, which means that it "turnsi out four dozen at once. Ranger Cookies 1 'a cups shortening 1's cups sugar 1's cups light brown sugar 3 eggs l'-a teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups tlour Blend shortening and sugars thoroughly, add egg and flavour- ing: beat well. Sift flour, soda, baking powder anu salt together; combine with oatmeal, rice cereal and cocoiurat; :uid to creamed mix- ture and stir until well blended. Drop by tablespoonfuis onto well greased baking sheet, or turn onto floured board; roll to Vinch thickness and cut with cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (375"F.) 1& to 20 minutes or until brown. Yield: -1 dozen (i inches in diameter). Kriipie* Martbmallow Square* cup butter "^ teaspoon vaniila \.if desired) H Ib. marshmallows 1 6*^ oz. pkg. oven-popped (about 2'a (.lozen) rice cereal Melt butter and marshmaliows in double boiler, add vanilla, beat thoroughly to blend. Put cereal ia large buttered bowl ;in pour on marshmallow mixture, stirring briskly. Press into shallot* buttered pun. Cut into squares when cool. Yield: 16 2Vinch squares UO \ 10 inch pan). Corn Flike Filled Cookie* Ito cups chopped dates 2 tablespoons water ^4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind teaspoon soda teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt cups quick cooking oatmeal cups oven-popped rice Pa cups cocoanut 1 cup shortening Vi teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar \ cup water * cups flour Si teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking pov.iier 2 cups corn flakoe Combine dates, sugar, water, orange juice and grated otang*. rind; cook until soft paste is formed. Blend shortening and sugar thoroughly. Sift flour, baking; powder and wit together and add alternately with water and flavour- ing to first mixture. Stir in coarsely rolled com flakes. Chili. Roil dough to about "t inch in thickness. Cut with floured cookie, cutter; apread one round with filling and put a second round on top. pressing edge* together. Bak ou greased baking sheet in moderately hot oven l425F.> about 12 minute;. Yield: S6 cookies HEWtSBUMING , EVIKYONEBUTME!\ "Everything 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 start drinking Postum. Now he is going around with a smile on his face, and I've lost one of my best fii ng out of , * u cases of caffeine -nerves." If you *r be from drinking too much U* and coffee. Delicious Instant Po&nun i narr.y Ire* from catfeine. Try it for 30 days and c* bow much better you feel! Order i on from your grocer today. POSTUM PI2Z For Distinctive Service SALADA TEA BAGS TASLETALKS By SADIE B. CHAMBERS Put Mint Away To Use In Syrups or Sauces Mint is ou 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 tht flavorsome sprig can be used in many other combinations with o|u:i success. Why no;, for instance, try mint and new cabbage? One tablespoon minced mint leaves added to ore cup crisp shredded cabbage and the whole dressed with oil and lemon juice makes an unusual and delicious salad; or you may stuff tomatoes with the combination. Cucumber slices with mint leaves are appetizing: and novel. Mint in Fruit Cupt Mint ados an alluring; and sea- sonal touch to fruit cups. Some- times merely braising mint leaves in the bowl in which a fruit salau or fruit cup is mixed gives a* much mint flavor as is wanted; or the minced mint loaves may be preferred mixed with the fruit for a definite mint flavor. It's a '>.: 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- iicious drink combined with lemon juice and ginger ale. Mint Syrup 2 eups minced mint leaves 2 cups sugar 1\ cups vinegar 1 \ cups water 'a teaspoon salt Mince loaves, cover with sugar and pound with a wooden potato masher. Add salt, v: iegar ana water and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 15 minutes until the mixture is syrupy. Pour into ster- ilized jars and seai. When this is made up to use immediately omit the vinegar and add lemon juice as you use it. Mint Jelly Mine .K'lly is preferred by man; 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 \3 cup su.irar *% teaspoon salt, * teaspoon paprika "TJ cup hot vinegar \ cup water 1 tablespoon granulated gelatine 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 cheese 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 colouring may be added. inches in dtiueiei>. >ll I bftlltUtflMl *!,....,.* [,.*..,,. lrltr fr.nii i..', ,.,.,., i reader*, -hr " ul.-.i-i-.l to ..-:,, uggrtiM topic* fur in-r column, in. I i. ready (u lime* la >our n.-i l*e*<e." Kf, in, -ii for reci|ew *r eviwl menu* nr* ! urdrr. Aitilre** >nr Irurr* l -Mix Slulie II. 'hum :( U vi l,i,.| ,.,, ,.,, To- NCNI! MOrtiptrtl it-ll'-adil - K '> lk t ,...,. Japanese Parent Advises Offspring "My son. " said :ae properly n:- doctrinated Japanese father, "we know now many :hmgs are uot true. They tell untruths who ay Ameriean airplanes can fly over our Nippon. It * untrue that when they do fly over they ... drop bombs. It is raise when we hear that their bombs caa s'.a.r fires. We know -in*. iio we not? But, my son. when, you hear those planes that are not there, wheu you see the bombs that cannot fall, when you fe*l '.he flames that cannot start, forget truth and un- truth and fetch the water pails and tile saad bucar:t. Other* :bt we shall be living in 4 house thai is not here. Do you understand'' ' N't* York Tiuitw. We Will Return To Simple Life The rationing problem w.i* laminated in a rt-otu: radio ad- dress by Adolf B*rle. assistant secretary of state, who remarked that rationing "wii: limit the us* of most things" Americans now enjoy and will bring back habits of living which exi^'.n; ;i g-n- .- lion agu "In the nest :V weeks." >: said 'practicaliy tv^vyone? ii. United States will oner upou . very interesting experience. A great part o civilian ..ctivity T, ; i bw turned from present use tn war production. Hr.:io:ilng w:" : limit the use of mo*: things. Hy summer's end it will no longer be easy to visit the iiK-nig vtict :<.> . possible to occupy leisure time in motoring. It will IKK be .1* Quiet will descend on eteu Up- most crowded ro.iiU. Civilian !"> will have less in it : sound, o light and of motion. "Our fathers, la simpler i:n- bringing. Had to setk contact witn. ideas through i:ier education. from their chu:x '.! ;:i-y ,.: to church and wanted toi. but most of all from Meir iv >k- These ideas were tx.iarno..! ;,K.; re-exauiiued; they entered i;i very pattern and substance of life, they were drawn into 'he hal>;t of experience; they became au integral part of personal and r..i- tiouwl life." '"MacAussies" A new name for the American.* and Australians 1'ijrhrng; in the Southwest Pacific h> i>ecn coined by a dockworker at .. Northwes- tern British port. Hearing the nows of the n;n:il victory in the Coral Jjca. the dock- worker paused amid tht c. alter of winches in a blackout and ex- claimed: "Hurrah for them M.u-Auss: .>-.' ISSUE 22 '42