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â- 4 9 ♦ -» â- 9 * i I* <.- RONICLES 6'&;iz.rwioUrve P Cla,rWe It came at last! R?al, wet, soak- ing rain. In fact, -it managed it " twice. The first time there was a nice gentle rain that lasted most of one morning. We thought that was our quota for possibly another month. But Saturday it just tum- bled down out of the sky and- there seemed no let-up to it at all. [t rained ouiside and it rained inside. The kitchen roof that had dried out ttopelessly during the drought .did no more than act as a sieve for the " heavy downpour. Bob went up in the attic with pats, pans, boilers and a wash tub while 1 placed dishes and kettles at strategic positions around the kitchen. After about an hour the rain settled down to a more moderate tempo and we thought the worst was over. The lull in the storm encouraged the young folk to dress up and go out â€" although ft is more than likely they would have gone anyway, storm or no storm. But around 10 o'clock, we were, treated to another deluge and the roof found new places to leak. This time Partner went up in the attic, and by the time he was through every avail- able pan. pail and kettle was up there catching drjps. It was a «• liappy, restful Saturday evening! Did we grumble? We did not! There was a time or two when I heard Partner talking to himself up , in the attic, but "no doubt he was just saying, "Oh, my, isn't this a lovely rain!" We were glad there wasn't much wind because we haven't cut our wheat yet. My menfolk were a little nndecided last Friday â€" should they cut it or shouldn't they? Now they are glad they didn't because as long as it was able to withstand the storm, it was better standing there than it would have been in the. stook. So that's that! And am I glad we have cooler weather at last as our influx of â- mnmer visitors has really begun. Friday was quite a day. Bob was to meet one visitor coming off the Toroirto bus at 7.20, while I was to meet two othei-s off the Hamilton bus at 7. When it was almost time for mc to get away there was still tto sign of Bob. Then he '{Vhoned. He had gone out with a load on his truck and was really mired â€" wasin't sure whether he would be back in time to meet the bus or DOt. 'Partner was milking, »o after explaining the situation to him, I had to trust to luck and go. After I had gone, a young neighbor came in for eggs so Partner asked him to meet the Toronto bus â€" you tee, we couldn't send a taxi be- cause our niece was getting off along the highway. To cut a long story short, this is what happened: The bus stopped at the intersection and Niece Joy got off. To meet her she found our neighbor on one cor- ner with his truck; on another cor- ner, and right behind each other, was Bob with his truck and I with the pick-up with our two other visitors. Quite a welcoming party, wasn't it? Poor Joy didn't know which one to go and speak to first. StZES ANNE ADAMS Bias side sections mean miach in slip construction; No side-seams to sew! No slipping, twisting! Yes, it's the most wonderful slip you ever had! Transfer included. 1 'a it em -tyiS conies in sizes 34, 36, 38. -lO, 42. 44, 46, 48, 50. Size 36 takes 2?s yards 39-inch. Tliis pa. tern, easy to use. sini pic' to sew, is tested for fit, Ha^ ccniple'.c illustrated instructions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CEXTi- (2."c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) {or this pattern. Prim phlnlv SIZE, :N'AME, ADDRESS. STYl'.E NU-\il>ER. rci'.d yorr o:der to: Bo.x 1, 123 E'glitccnth St New Toron.o, Oni. What's In A Natne? Just A Hundred Bucks ! â€" Name this apron and win $100. The C.N.E. Women's Division offers $100. prize for best name for apron, especially designed for the Ex- hibition and worn here by Mary Beck. Entries must reach C.N.E. Women's Division by August 4th. Another night there was a tele- phone call from Fort William â€" from Daughter, of course. Between the lot of us no one had told her definitely her English aunt would be returning the eild of the month. Daughter had planned her holidays for September so now she is trying to arrange to get home this month instead. And that is easier said than done â€" an employee can hardly walk off a job just when she feels like it. It seems so strange to have our small family of three increased to six and sometimes eight â€" and there may be more. I put an extra leaf in the table, and then another, and yesterday all three as we had friends in for supper. And the dishes! But I don't ha^ to worry a-s nobody will let me do them. All I do is go to bed at night and figure oat what I s'hall give them to eat next day. So far no one has starved. The rain Saturday nigiit was til* cause of an annoying aftermath. Sister-in-law took the screen out of her bedroom window in order to shut it. When she opened it again, she didn't get the screen in right Last night when she went to bed, she came down again in an awful dither â€" her room was full of flies! I went to investigate, spray gun in hand. Flies . . . they were every- where! The ceiUng and walls were plastered with them! How thankful I was for modern science and DDT. People from England generally wonder why we in Canada always have our windows screened. But they learn â€" one such exp^eri- ence as I have mentioned is enough. Well, the men are just getting set to cut the wheat â€" and for the first time io I don't know how many years I« haven't had to fix binder canvas. Bob took over that job â€" and wittwut any argument from me! Now I will hand over w<lMt I have written to my secretary to type. Oh, yes, I have a secretary now . . . Niece Betty . . , but un- fortunately she leaves for a more lucrative position next Wednesday. HOW CAN 1? Hy Anne Ashley Q. How Can I get rid~ of silver fish? A. If the cupboard is infested with these insects, it is because there is some dampness attracting them. Sprinkle some borax around liberally to frighten them away. Q, How can I mail cut flowers and 4>e assured that they will keep fresh for a few days? A. Before packing for mailing, cut sHts in raw potatoes and insert the stems of the flowers into these openings. The juice of the potato will nourish the flowers, and keep them fresh for several days. Q; How can I remove stubborn peach stains from linens? A. Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt, and place for two days in the hot sun. Tlien rinse out in cold water and wash with warm water and soap suds. Q. How can 1 relieve chafed skin, caused by perspiration during the hot weather? A. By the use of fuller's earth. Wash the chafed portions and dry just a little. Dust the fuller'* earth on the dampened surface and rub in carefully. Follow this procedure before retiring and there will be no trace of irritation the next morning. Q. How can I change white shoes that have become too dirty to clean to a nice brown? A. By rubbing them over with a mixture of 20 drops of saffron, and two tablespoons of Olive oil; two applications are necessary for proper color. . <MlNDifif SCHOOL LPSON By Rev. R. Barclay Warren SONGS OF THANKFULNESS Ps. 92:1-5; 103:1-11 I Golden Text: "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High." Psalm 92:1. On Sunday, July 10, fervent prayers of thanksgiving were offer- ed in the churches of southern On- tario. There was deep gratitude in the hearts of the people, â€" particu- larly of those most directly and im- mediately affected, â€" for the bounti- ful rains that had just fallen, terminating the long and serious period of drought. "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord." Too often we forget to say, "Thank you." Bobby Burns was right when he said, "Man's base ingratitude to man, makes countless thousands mourn." But it is not only to man that we are ungrateful but to God, the Creator of all good. Paraphras- ing Phil. 4:6, 11, Paul has said, "Be worried about nothing, prayerful in everything, and thankful for any- thing." Such an attitude is strongly conductive to mental health. In the morning we should thank God for His lovingkindness throughout the night; at night we should give thanks and sing praises because God has proved His faithfulness to us throughout another day. We. ought all to join with the Psalmist in singing, "Thou, Lord, hast made glad through Thy work." The Psalmist strikes the best key- note when he begins with stirring up his inmost self to magnify the Lord. He enumerates some of the benefits, "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities." Pardon received on re- nunciation .of sin and faith in Jesus Christ brings unspeakable joy to the soul. "Who healeth all they dis- eases." That God can heal all man- ner of disease and sickness is a clear Bible teaching. "Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things." "The Lord is merciful and gracious." For these and many others we should be thankful. If we were more thankful to God, we would have more to be thankful for. Prayer is effective when offered with thanksgiving. "Let us give thanks unto the Lord." Sense of Humor The Latin teacher was in fine humor after lunch and instead of settling right down to Latin, he de- cided to tell t'he class a couple of jokes he'd heard the night before. Everybody lauglied and laughed â€" except one girl in the first row. "What's the matter?" asked the Latin teadier, "haven't you got a sense of humor?" "I don't have to laugh," said the girl, "I'm transferring to another school Friday. New Gadgets and Inventions You'll Probably Be Seeing Protects Chairs Scuff plates for bases of swivel chairs to prevent scratching are being made of plastic. Plates at- taclied to cUair bases by cement make bases chip-proof and easily cleaned, Ohio maker states. * » * Pocket Radio Pocket Radio weighiAg less than six ounces is said to fit snugly in palm of hand. Operates on stan- dard broadcast band, has volume control. Plastic case protects deli- cate parts and maker recommends it for use by travellers and by the hard of hearing. * * » Ketchup Dispenser -\'e\v dispenser molded of odor- less and tastless Lustron plastic- is said to end the need to pound tlie ketchup bottle; serves exact amount; is easv to clean. • ♦ ' *. ♦ Protects Farm Equipment Complete line of enamels for pro- tection of expensive farm equip- ment and machinery has bees developed. May be applied over previously painted surfaces and used for touching up spots before applying them as finish coats maker states. Said to provide a tough film resistant to weather, rust, grease and oil. Will come in black, red, grey, green, orange and yellow to match shades of original paint coat- ings of major farm equipment manufacturers, * • » Bomb Waxes Car Aerosol bomb is now available to ease waxing of floors and auto- mobiles. Previous handicap to use of spray wax for general household purposes was high cost of spray guns that would develop pressure necessary for adequate application. This handicap is said to have been overcome by the low pressure aero- sol bomb. Bombs can now be pro- duced which contain enough wax to cover two automobiles at cost of less than $1 a car, maker states. Where use of prior cleaners is not necessary, entire job can be com- pleted in from five to ten minutes. Tests under way said to indicate that combination cleaner-wax can be incorporated in single dispenser. * * * Stores Paint Brush Plastic film bag for storage of paint brush is said to keep it soft and usable for long periods. Brush is put in bag after excess paint re- moved; top of bag is twisted tightly and tied with string or elastic band. Will keep brush from drying out for as long as a year. * « * Pinking Shears Light weight pinking shears said to be standard in size, but almost half weight of any comparable ^ears, feature handles molded of cellulose. Plastic handles also make for comfortable pinking since they are molded to fit the hand and are flexible enough to adjust to indi- vidual hand and arm pressure. * * * Holderette Eliminates necessity for juggling handbag or umbrella while dining in a restaurant, playing cards, etc. Consists of rubber-cushioned metal disc about Mze of a 50-cent piece and a projecting metal arm. Simply place flat rubber base face down on table and hang your handbag at your side. Is finished in 24 karat gold plate and lacquered for long wear. Hinge at top makes it fit on any thickness of table or counter, including a flush top and side. * * « Individual Ice Cubes All plastic refrigerator tray fits freezing compartment of all stand- ard refrigerators. Features tunneled cent* in each cube which promotes fast freezing. Made of tasteless, odorless, non-breakable plastic. Headlight Unit Sealed beam headlight unit, fea- turing a specially designed lens has been introduced. New unit delivers a driving beam of higher intensity, accomplisehd by prisms which pick up the reflected light from the bulb filament and collimate it into a beam which projects the light into the main headlamp beam, company explains. Other features include aluminized reflector which whitens the light and keeps it white, and new method of sealing glass lens to metal back of unit. Product is said to be light in weight, birt rugged in construction; will operate even though lens is cracked or broken^ Wall Finish Quick-drying, one-coat wall finish that "paints and plasters" in on* application is offered to cut horn* building and remodelling costs and to speed interior finish work. De- signed especially for use on wall- board and other modern dry wall construction, the new synthetie rubber-based coating gives a "rough plaster" finish without high cost of lathing and plastering, maker state*. Is brushed., on like ordinary paint. Scrolls and design patterns can be worked into the teture. Comes in cream, blue, peach, green, rose and white. Finish is said to expand and contract on wall surfaces with the changes in temperature and weath- er. Fills in wall blemishes such as cracks, seams, small holes, etc. Can also be used on old plaster walls. Answer to Crossword Puzzle ^l^smf White Bread Recipe Measure into large bowl, H e. lukewarm water, 1 tap. granulated sugar; stir until sugar is diseolvsd. Sprinkle nith 1 envelope Fleiedi- mann's Royal Fast Riling Dry Yeaet. Let stand 10 mill., THEN â- tir well. Scald 3 o. milk and stir in 6 the. granulated sugar, fi tap. aoH; oool to lukewarm. Add to yeaat mixture and stir in 1 H e. tokewaim water. Beat in 6 o. once-aifted bread flour; beat well. Beat in 6 tbs. melted shortening. Work in 6 c. more once- sifted bread flour. Knead until smooth and elastic; place in greased bowl and brush top with melted butter or shortening. Cover and set in warm place, firee from draught. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough in bowl; grease top, cover and let rise again until about H as high as first rise. Punch down dough and divide into A equal portions; form into smooth balls. Grease tops, cover with cloth; let rest 10-16 min. Shape into loaves; place in greased biead pons. Grease tope, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake in hot oven, 425°, 16 min., then reduce beat to moderately iiot. 876°, and bake 30-35 minutes longer. New Fast-Acting Dry Yeosl Needs NO Relrrigeration I Thousands of women every week are switching to the new modern Fleischmann . Royal Fast Rising Dry Yeast. It'c fast â€"it's <«cft'i'«â€" keeps for weeks in the cupboard. Perfect results in rolls, buns, breads ! 0/t3^ a n?o/9t6^ st//3^^/ X\ .U^0 so diiferciftt todair Who would envy the early-Victorian honae- wife? Up with the lark to cook a heavy break- fast I Ibday'i favorite breakfast dish ie ready- to-eat, easy-to-digeU Post's Grape-Nuts Flakes. Pour a bowlful with milk (add fruit if you wish) and presto ! , . . there's a simply wrumpft'oiu start to the day. Post's Crape-Nuts Flakes are made from TWO grains â€"wheat and barley - to give you the un- beatable Grape-Nuts flavor ... in delicious, boney-golden flakes. They supply useful qunnd- ties of carboiiydrates, proteins, phosphorus, iron and otiwr food eeaentials to set you up for work •r play. TVy Post's Grape-Nuts Flakes Utmarrou). 6F-Hf /I ILh. KBiGlE By Margarita ^ •^ * ^