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uearpto from a work by Nich- olas Denys. first Governor of Acadia, published in France in 1672 and translated by Dr. William F. Ganong for tho Champlain Soci- ety. Continued from last Tuesday.

All that I have said so far about the customs of the Indians, and of their diverse ways of doing things. ought to be understood only as the way in which they did them in old times. To this I shall add their burials. and the ancient ceremon- ies of their funerals.

When some one of them died. there was great weeping in his wigwam. All his relatives and friends were there to weep. and this lasted i.hree or four days without their eating. During this time there was delivered his fu- neral oration. Each one spoke one after another. for they never spoke two at a time, neither men nor women. In this respect these bar- harians give a fine lesson to those

people who consider themselves more polish ed and wiser than they.

A recital was made of all the genealogy of the dead man. of that which he had done fine and good. of the stories that he (the orator) had heard told of his an- cestors. of the great feasts and acknowledgments he had made in large number. of the animals he had killed in the hunt, and of all the other matters they considered it fitting to tell in praise of his predecessors. After this they came to the dead man: then the loud cries and wecpings redoubled. This made the orator strike a pose, to which the men and wo- men responded from time to time by a general groaning. all at one time and in the same tone. And often he who was speaking struck gestures, and set himself to cry and weep with the others.

Having said all that he wished to say, another began and said yet other things than the first. Then one after another. each after his fashion. made his panegyric on the dead man. This lasted three or four days before the funeral oration was finished.

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After this it was necessary to make great tabagie. that is to say. festival, and to rejoice in the great gratification the deceased will have in going to see all his ancestors, his re1..tlves and good friends. and in the joy that each of them will have in seeing him. and the great feasts they will make for him. They believed that. being dead. they went into anoth- er land where everything abound- ed plentifuliy. and where they never had to work. The festival of joy being finished it was necessary to do some work for the dead.

The women went to fetch fine pieces of bark from which they made a kind of bier on which they placed him well enwrapped. Then he was carried to a place where they had a staging built on pur- pose, and elevated eight or ten feet. On this they placed the bier, and there they left it about a year. until the time when the sun had entirely dried the body.

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During that time the wives of the deceased wept every time they met together in company. but not so long as the first time. Rarely the women re-married. or at least not until after the end of a. year. Usually if they had children who could support them. they did not re-marry at all. and lived always with their children in widowhood.

The end of the year having passed. and the body being dry, it was taken thence and carried to a. new place, which is their cem- etery. There it was placed in a new coffin. or bier. also of birch bark. and immediately after in a deep grave which they made in the ground. Into this all his rela- tives and friends threw bows. ar- rows. snow-shoes. spears, robes of moose. otter. and beaver. stock- ings. moccasins. and everything that was needful for him in hunt- ing and in clothing himself.

All the friends of the 4 made him each his present. of the

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Cook's Corner

CHOCOLATE SOUI-YLE

Piour tablespoons butter or mar- garine, 5 tablespoons flour. 5; tea- spoon salt. 1 cup milk, 4 ounces sweetened or semi-sweet chocolate. 3 eggs. separated. 1 cup cookie or cake crumbs.. '5 teaspoon vanilla flavor.

Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler over boiling water. Gradually stir in the flour. and salt and then add the milk. Cook. stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and cool. Beat the egg yolks until thick. Add to the choc- olate mixture with the cookie crumbs."I'hen fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites and the van- illa. Pour into a casserole greased only at the bottom. Bake in a mod- erate oven 325 degrees F. for 1 hour or until done. serve hot with warm custard sauce or sweetened cream. Serves 6. finest and best that they had. They competed as to who would make the most beautiful gift. At n time when they were not yet disabused of their errors. I have seen them give to the dead man. guns. axes. iron arrow-heads. and kettles, for they hold all these to be much more convenient for their use than would have been their kettles of wood.their axes of stone. their knives of bone. for their use in the other world.

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There have been dead men in my time who have taken away more than two thousand pounds of peltrfes. This aroused the pity of the IFrenc'n.and perhaps envy with it; but nevertheless one did not dare to go take the things. for this would have caused hatred and everlasting war. which it was not prudent to risk since it would have

with them.

All the burials of the women, boys. girls. and children were made in the same fashion. but the weeping did not last so long. They never omitted to place with each one that which was fitting for his use, nor to bury it with him.

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It has been troublesome to dis- abuse some of that practice. al- though they have been told that all these things perished in the earth, and that if they would look there they would see that nothing had gone with the dead man. Thai

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THE VARIOUS USES OF NEW DRUGS

one of the interesting points about the new drugs that are being developed is that once they have established themselves as being special or specific treat- ment for a certain ailment, re- search workers are finding other or different conditions or ailments in which they are as effective or more effective than the.specific drugs being used for these dis- cases.

when insulin was i'l.rst discov- ered. it was for diabetes treat- ment only. as insulin took the place of the juice or secretion of the pancreatic gland. Later it was found that in the treatment of mental disease. shock caused by injection of insulin cleared up many cases in a matter of months. And still later it was found that lost appetite could be regained by insulin.

We are new learning of the dif- ferent diseases besides arthritis that are being relieved by the new miracle drugs ACTH and cor- tisone. among which are heart dis- ease. high. blood pressure and some symptoms of cancer.

Another drug which apparently has more uses than the one for which it was developed is banth- ine. used specifically in the treat- ment of peptic ulcer (ulcer of the stomach and first part of the small intestine, duodenum).

Recently we wrote about the number of cases of peptic ulcer in which the patients. after using banihine for a time. found that they were not persplring so much as before. much to their relief. It was found that the action of ban- fhine reduced the strength of the muscular action of the walls of the stomach. cut, down the amount of stomach digestive juice (gastric juice) and also cut down the per- centage of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice and the amount of perspiration of the sweat glands. Where before these pat- ients suffered embarrassment and annoyance perspiration in hands. feet. armpits and all over the body. the use of regular doses of banthlne daily gave complete re-

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And. coming back to banthine's original purpose - treatment of peptic ulcer - another group of research workers. Drs. G. Moi-Iardy. D. C. Browne. E. Edwards and others record their results in New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journal. They gave banthine bromide to 162 patients. 112 men and 50 women. -who had uncom- plicated duodenal ulcers. Of this number, 136 patients were com- pletely relieved from pain within 38 hours, 12 had less intense pain and less discomfort. 11 had no re- lief and three patients had oom-

was emphasized so much that fin- ally they consented to open a, grave. in which they were made to! see that all was decayed. There". was there among other things a kettle. all perforated with verdi- is

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An Indian having struck against it and" found that it no longer sounded. began to make a great cry. and said that some one wish- ed to deceive them. "We see in- deed." said he. "the robes and all the rest. and if they are still there it is a sign that the dead man has not need of them in the other world. where they have enough of them because of the length of time that they have been furnished them. But with respect to the ket- tle." said he. "they have need of it. since it is among us a utensil or new introduction. and with which the other world cannot yet be furnished.

"Do you not indeed see." said he. rapping again upon the kettle. "that it has no longer any sound. and that it no longer says a. word.

because its spirit has abandoned it to go to be of use in the other world to the dead man to whom we have given it?" .

It was indeed difficult to keep. from laughlniz.but much more dif- ficult to dlsabuse him. For being shown another which was worn out from use. and being made to hear that it spoke no word more than the other.-"ha," said he. "that is because it is dead. and its soul has gone to the land where the souls of kettles are accustomed to go." And no other reason could

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rue aproned hours at the sink gazed sadly at the accumulation of plates and dishes. pots and pens. Was this all that marriage meant?

A heavy nigh, ag rolling up of sleeves. and the kitchen was soon filled with the clatter of washing and scouring. The taller paused from tima,to time to listen to the already thrash of a typewriter in the next room.

Suddenly the noise ceased. and

i a large. speciacled woman, lofty of

brow. a and in the doorway. II.. ." she said. 1110' Ho man. "I can uaer rain -- do you Ipell

can IllllI' with or without a hy- phen!" .

plications. zc:.c Modern Etiquette

By Roberta Ma

Q. How many courses does the modern dinner consist of?

A. No matter how formal. no modern dinner consists of more than (ll Soup or oysters or melon; (oi Fish or Entree; (3) Roast; (-1) salad; (5) Dessert. And after- dinner coffee.

Q. What would be an approp- riate note of condolence to write

to a bereaved relative or close friend? A. "Dear Ruth: Words are so

empty! if only I knew how to tell them with love and send them in you. All my thoughts. Anne."

Q. Is it necessary that the hus- band of the matron of honor at a wedding be asked to serve as an usher?

A. No; this is not at all neces- sary.

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A COWBOY SUIT IS CALGARY'S GIFT T0 PRINCE CHARLES

In four-above zero weather. with a. bitter wind driving snow across the frozen ground, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Calgary to be greeted by an open-air miniature stampede. staged especially for them. Highly entertained by the show. they experienced further thrills when they ate their first chuck-wagon lunch. composed of beef stew. baked beans and blueberry pie and toured their first Indian village. The unique thing about this visit to Calgary was that there were no state dinners. no Board of Trade luncheons. no formal teas and re- ceptions. It was just a day in which true western hospitality was at its best.

DOROTHY DIX SAYS-

Good Disposition

Sunny Temperament An Asset In Young Man

DEAR. DOROTHY DIX: With a choice of two friends. should I choose the one with a good disposition or the one with looks and money? I am 16 and like a boy 17 who is good looking. but does not have a good disposition. I-Ie flares up if I even look at another

- . boy. is moody and easily irritated. I also like an- other boy with a very good disposition find even temper. lie is not particularly good looking but is a more agreeable companion.

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ANSWER: A good disposition is pretty much a permanent asset. Looks can change. the financial 1 status of a boy can improve or decline, but temper- ai'-:- ament remains quite static. Moody people provide 8. problem even for adults to handle; they're much too much for a teen-ngcr to cope with. After all. what you want on a ate is gaiety and fun. Trying to cheer on irritable beau is no part of an evening on . DON'T MARBY A C-BOUCH

Some people are born with sunny dispositions and exude cheerful- ness under all circumstances. Others. less fortunate, begin life with chips on their shoulders. Wrong training in childhood intensifies a bad disposition; then they reach adulthood seemingly with no other aim than to make everyone else in the .world miserable. Woe to the woman who marries such a one! The rarest thing in her life is a smile. or a word of praise.

Don I. let your moody friend make excuses for his bad temper. There are none. A little sense and determination can sweeten the worst humor. Ilowever. since you have is pleasant young mnn at hand. save yourself the job of reformation and take the beau with a smile!

DEAR MISS DIX: A lovely lady of 47 is very much in love with me. and since am 68 I think there is too much difference in our ages. She insists she doesn't like younger men. My children are grown and I doubt. if they would approve of ii stepmother their own age. The lady thinks I ought to put the wife first which is true but I don't want to hurt my children. Would you ,think it a wise move to marry her?

WIDOWER. ANSWER: No. I do not! She is so determined to get you. how-

during the Royal couple's visit to

Princess Elizabeth impacts a group of Wolf Cubs

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have had a large role in western. Canada's welcome

Regina. Children to the visiting Princess and her husband.

Bright Ensembles Enliven New York

By DOROTHY WADDINGTON NEW YORK. Oct. 21 - (Reu- ters) - New York women turn the streets of their city into a blaze of color which makes Paris look al- most like a monochrome by com- parison.

But for all her gay use of the rainbow, Miss New York does not achieve as much individuality as Miss Paris does against a back- ground that is basically black. There is a lot to be said for both sides.

Certainly. arriving in New York after years in Paris. I was im- premed by the American woman's extensive and varied use of color in her ensembles, and I felt almost drab in Paris black and white This,gay ”painter's palette" look I find as American as the chic look in French.

The girls strolling down Fifth Avenue are one of this city's most striking attributes. and for beauty en masse, outrival anything that Paris has to offer. Their' well-cut suits are highlighted with brilliant yellows. oranges or greens. Start- ling red and vivid green accessor- ies accompany navy and black in- troduclng a gay note to the busy streets.

These healthy girls have little

need for make-up. and most seem sensible enough to leave their sun- kissed complexions with only a dash of powder and a touch of lip- stick. The Parisienne always maintains her chic. Heavy make-up is an es- sential part of her grooming. Even at 9 A. M. with her eternal fish- net market bag. a French woman is completely made up.

Her hair is always impeccable as

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ames" to secretaries. pay a weekly visit to the "Coiffeur." However! they never obtain the glossy sheen . and soft natural curl so current lnl this country.

Pour officials of a country bani who often played cards in working hours were reported by a cus- tomcr.

In due course a bank inspector paid an unexpected visit and. peer- ing through a window. found them engaged in a game. Thinking he would give them a scare. he let off the fire alarm bell on the front of the building. He waited a few min- utes and then saw the landlord of the public-house opposite running across the street with four pints of beer.

For Long Service

The Parisian wears black. un- doubtedly due to the fact that her clothes are planned for many year's service. New accessories will be added every season but they will consist of a white collar, gold pin or it new way of knotting a long rope of pearls.

The best lesson which Americans can learn from the French woman is probably her truly individual way of dressing. Income bracket has nothing to do with her con- stant search to exprem her own personality and allure. A good part of her life is devoted to research on her wardrobe. and even if she

can afford a Dior model she will modify it to suit her personal style.

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Q. what is a good for Castor oil?

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Q. How can I economize on soap flakes?

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Q. How can I remedy dry skin?

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By Genevieve lsmble

For Tomorrow

THIS day is but a prolongation of the benign and blissful state of

established. It would not be amiss to assert that a honeymoon, pos- sibly an eiopement may take place. The stars say that minds and hearts are merging to give deeper meaninc and greater understanding to life.