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Tuesday. April 12, 1955

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EARTH'E LYIIC

April. You hearksn. my fellow. -- Old slumberer down is my --There's a whooping of ice

rivers:

The sap feels a start,

The snow-melted torrelltl Ire brawling: The hills. orange-mistsd and blue. Are touched with the voice of the rainblrd Unsullied and new.

. ."rhe houses of frost are deserted.

. Their slumber is broken and done.

.--And empv and pale are the cor- tals

Awaiting the sun. The bands of Arcturus are slack-

, ened: - ,f Orion goes forth from his place 'On the slopes of the night. lead- . Ing homeward His hound from the chase,

The pleiades weary and follow f-,The dance of the ghostly dawn; j,The revel of silence is over;

Earth's lyric comes on.

A golden flute in the cedars.

A silver pipe in the swales.

And the slow large life of the a forest . - Wells back and prevails.

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in those vernal seasons of the year. when the air is calm and pleasant, it were an injury and suilenness against Nature not to go out and see her riches, and partake in her reioiciag with hea- van and earth. -John Milton.

in these early snrlns days than 'are many tasks to be done for ” the garden and to speed the work in the busy season. Grass seed ihas been sowninasunny corner

'where some large barberry bushes ' had grown too large for the space allcted them. '

Early daffodils are ready to open their buds and crocus and aconltes are blornlng in the sunny rock garden in the shelter of the evergreen hedge. Of course pan- sies and violas have been bloom- ing each month since last autumn. Whenever the snow left a warm corner there they were!

This morning a songbird was heard. end looking in the bird -book of Prince Edward Island written by Francis Bain I find that he describes the song spar- row as belonging to the. Finch family and he writes . , .

'-'Tbe sparrows form a familiar little group of this family. inter- ,esting on account d their in- timate association with the "scenes of our every-day life. their familiarity. and their musical

' "voices." The song Sparrow (Mslosplaa iasciata) is the first to tune his 'aotes round our doors in spring. Now he is out with his clear. musical ditty and his social ' ways. to warn us that the season of love is coming with the soften- ing sky and the budding willows -and the robln's loud call in the :grove. The nest is built on the ground. sheltered by a clod or --stick. and composed of grass and hair. Sometimes it is placed on a low bush if the intalligentblrd has been often disturbed C the ground.

It was sweet to bear the small bird singing in the early morn. No sound of voice or flute is like to the bird's song on awaking on a spring morning: there is some- thing in it distinct and separa' fromall othernotes...The bird on the tree utters the mean- ing of the wind - a voice of the grass and wild flowers: they speak through that slender tone.

it was good to hear that little bird singing this mornlngl

Seeds have been sown in a bot- bed made of a window sash ' ' on the top oi large box which was filled with good sandy loam with rotted manure in the bot- tom of it. snapdragons andgetocks were sown and more will be done as time permits. As soon as the frost is out of the ground and it is possible to dig up small ever- greentreeslsthetimatoplent the hedge or specimen evergreens you have been planning on.

Garden visitors to this garden admire our evergreen hedges more than any other feature oi the garden. They make a good

in a shady spot plants, The hanging varieties. are especially good for this purpose and last year they were planted in this garden in a raised bed un- , der an apple tree and they were lovely from June to late Septem- ber then they were lifted into flats and carried down to the basement. There are so many different col-

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also gtotict them with the snow tar season. it is necessary when

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lood ball oi earth, with it and plant immediately before any dry- ing out occurs. A mistake wu made here in not allowing enough space between trees by the steps leading to the lower garden from the terrace. All oi eight or nine feet was given them but now it is impossible to walk down the steps and so another way must be used to get to the south gar- den looking toward the wide river and our best view. Through the years they- grow very wide and so much room must be allowed.

Proper trimming is needed from the beglnlng to make .a beautiful hedge that grows down to the ground in lovely green sweeps oi fragrant spruce. In my early home and in my grandparent's borne thei-s' were -lovely evergreen hedges made of the native white spruce and it is good to have them here. i

A walk around the garden shows many new perennials that have come through the winter in fine shape. Drainage'is the most im- portant part of gardening and here there is good natural drain- age. it is possible to make pro- per drainage by filling in low places with stones or other mater- lal and now is a very good time for this work.

snow may come again any day but plants are growing and on sunny days it is possible to work in the garden and enjoy the work- ing,

SPRING

It comes and goes, Reversing shows

In cloud and sun. First lost. then won.

Draws back. gives way, Blows soft one day- Uncertain. warm:

Goes out in storm.

Persists. returns - Pale shoots. cold ferns. Then. sudden thing. somehow it's sprlngl -Kelly In early spring tuberous began- las should be planted in low dishes filled with sand or peat moss and kept in a warm place until the leaves appear. I think My favorite flower is the Tuber- ous Begonia because it has a long season of colorful bloom and with care will last for several years. I have grown them for many years in sun and shade and find them easy when you under- stand thssn. In March I bring the bulbs to the light and heat from their resting place in a dry base- ment aad water them carefully

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oi-sand. peat nose or anything of that nature. The most important thing to remember is to keep them warm and Just moist enough that they will not rot. I have kept sorns of the Begonia bulbs for several years and they have become very large . . . Five lncbs in diameter and they can be divided then into two or three blubs. with the cut pieces dusted with sulphur. but I plant the large bulb in a large pot of seven

or eight inches in rich garden soil with well rotted cow manure or poultry manure and I have a very large. extremely beautiful plant as large as a small shrub and blooming for all months.

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When a collection of these

bulbs is kept from year to year and a few new ones added each YOUT- thing for very little money and garden visitors with your colorful display. pecially when they arrive a few days late for the display of Iris, Tulips, or other short blooming md flower with which you

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ELLEN'S

at from office. Not that we could hope that this man already full of years and apparently some- what weary of late. would con- lllllll 0! Slllda the ship of Britain's state much longer at best. but "It! with his -tevnlns aside it seemed as if something good and ennobllng had gone from our day and our w oi life.

lie wakand is-a great man. one it would seem especially gift- ed and set apart for service to his country. a veritable Moses of the century among his people, No craven warrior be. No leader Oldtfllll "Go!" but always a com- panionahle and unafraid "Comel"

A good man if we may judge by his speech and walk-puck- lsh-humored it is true but always cognizant that back of everything In this old world. behind the de- lightful scenes he set down on his canvases. beyond every com. monplace and momentous hap- penlns. there is very definitely a ?: vldence. e Divinity which shapes and does. How admirably he filled his difficult role in a beleagued Bu. tain. tried and retried by fire and destruction during the wu. years. his voice challenging and reassuring as it entered this and T

these bright flowers is very in. tereatlus. agcrntum makes a good complementary color to use with hcgonias and you can use illmoll Dink begonias or mixed colors.

Six months of beautiful bloom and easy culture and no spray- ing makes me sure that tuberous begonias are the finest. must tlsfacto y flower in my gg:-den,

Sometimes in apple country you msy,see

A ghostly orchard standing all in white.

Aisles of white trees.

branches. in the green, on some still day when the year hangs between Winter and spring. and heaven is full of light. And rising from the ground pals clouds of smoke Float through the trees and hang upon the air. Trailing their wisps of blue like a swelled cloak From the round checks of breezes. but though fair To him who leans upon the gate to stare

white

And muse "How delicate in spring they be.

That mobled blossom and that wimpled tree."

There is a purpose in the cloudy aisl

as That took no thought of beauty for its care. For here's the beauty of all coun- try miles, There rolling pattern and there space: That there's a reason for each changing square. liere sleeping fallow. meadow mown. All to their use ranged different each year, The shaven grass. the gold. the brlndled roan. Not in some search for empty

there a

gapce. but no through service and.in- tent sincere.

V. Iackvllle-West.

Apple trees are lovely in spring and in blossom but now there is always much pruning and trim- mleg to do. in beautiful illus- tretiona of country gardens in the old land many daffodils and crocus are naturalised under the trees, I think every sardener longs for drifts of early spring bulbs in woodland and orchard. making beauty at small cost of

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e DIARY

by anllshnd Farmers Wife

millions of houses around the world. The sight was upon us. much shadowed. tas-rible.' soccer or later we should come to the brilliant sunshine of sum- mer. becsuae the cause was right,

James counting "lost". another day of his period of bettering illness in bed. sighed at the news. sorry as were we that change must be. that the ageing must step down. v " ' we suspect- ed. tc make room for a younger man. we recalled a veteran of stati affairs in his own right. though unproven in this.

We shall leave the Men of Des- tiny to his less burdensome hours. May the years ahead deal kindly with him. who did so much for sovereign and country giving the very best he knew, himself up- stintingly. to the demands of his gvery day all, down the years.

Another strange day we have had at Alderlee. the cold wind of Aprillabout the chimney " James more resigned to his pres- ent snforcsd rest . . . Rob must attend today to the shipping-out of hogs, the cab holding besides himself. I smallish. Scottish grandfather from an island farm. one much esteemed by kin and friends for his kindly ways. As well there was his little grand- daughter who must go to attend her clinic. a brave uncomplaining child smiling and bright.

And this Glanddaughter-what of lrer? in the busy-nesa about. she set out for school on foot by way of the milldam below the front meadow. in the interests of her safe faring, now that wal- ers tumble in "hit noisily there. her mother accompanied her be- yond the first westegate and flume.

"What I like best about this room of mine. is the peaceful splashing of the waterfall under the window" the Duchess of Windsor tells in a magazine art- icle which descrlbes nicely "Our First Reel House." This is. a mill-place, the Mculln de la Tull- erie. remodeled and decorated and set in charming surroundings only "an hour's drive from Paris,"

The waterfall Grendaughter must walk above this morning is troubled these days. But even- ings later. when the frogs tune their lays. or the birds are into their evensong. than indeed how peaceful will be the sound of it's dropping.

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so bettering we are . . . and ell's well tonight or nearly so. at Alderlea.

Until tomorrow - - - - Diary ----Good-night . . . ..

Cook's Corner

DIVINITY FUDGF

IV: c. white sugar

V. c. corn syrup

V: c. hot water

Pinch of salt .

Mix this all together and boil this mixture until it forms a hard ball in cold water. take off the stove, let cool. Pour this mixture over 2 stiffiy beaten egg whites and beat with egg beater until it becomes very stiff. Add nuts or

cherrles as you wish. lldd l tea- spoon vanilla last.

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Resents Girl's Bid

To Discuss Problems

DEAR MARY IIAVIOBTH: son John. 11. a freshman is so. lose. in sofas with us. is. who in pretty. volsed.aad well dreued. 31" "Ill Melly melts-up. is body- consclous. is majoring in drama. tics and play-acts all the an... She is an only child. spoued god indulged. liar father is an al. coholic and her mother has ind two nervous breakdowns.

John is the eldest of several children and alw s has been ggri. ous. obedient an? ambitious. nu: ln:&l:'et thlnkmhe tots ernotiiciynhally

or a e co 1 . hag situation. W

us went with colle e bo s

mouth hlsl: school; 3.... ill all senior ybar felt left out of things and managed through friends. to get I dlb Wlth John. who nevu- hld dlttd CXCOM for promg, They've been going steady ever since. Sue is always conniving to be alone with him. and avoids the fun and activity of their old crowd. liis marks aren't too loud. yet he rushes home every week-end to see her.

Is This Proof Girl is beech?

We've been generous in giving John educational and social privi- legcs we could iii afford; but re- cently l've flatly refused. twice in succession. to let him drive the car lilo miles on a round trip to Sue's school. l

Now I have a letter from Sue, insisting she must see me to dis- cuss ill how much I dislike her; (2) how John is torn between love of his parents and her; and (S) how terribly I hurt her when I wouldn't let him drive up to see her play. and again to fetch her home. (Her parents drove up to see the play. so he might have gone with them.)

Sue's letter, ridiculous it- self. confirms my earlier sus- picion that she has fastened on John like a leech and won't let go. I feel this thing should be broken up. and quickly - yet John resents anything i say, though.l feel he is involved in something he'd like to escape, and can't. I don't think he's strong enough to resist her. His dad and l are stymied. Friends of both families warn me that John is "being taken." Why, I don't know. Please help us.

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, v. v. Girl Lacks Self-Esteem DEAR V. Yg: Psychlalrically

viewed. Sue's Igresslve perform- ance is that of a girl who un- consciously feels that she is un- lovable. Thus she uses heavy make-up. flagrant sex appeal. conniving pursuit of John. etc.. in a campaign for emotional se- curity. She's had a bad break in her parents. obviously. who haven't known how to give her a whole- some rearing. They are too fouled-up in unsolved problems carried over from their past. to he of help to her.

As for the warning of family friends. that your son is "being taken" - I assume they imply that Sue acquired a reputation for being sex hungry and foolhardy in her high school dating of col- lege boys. The theory may be that she was more victimized than cherished in these associa- tions. Evidently the community now infers that she has turned to 11-year-old John as a comparative

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MORNING SMILE

"Your car rattles -dreadfully. Does it always do this?"

"Oh. no-only when it is in motion."

Salesman: "if you take this car. madam. we will put your initials on absolutely free. '

Cuctomer: "But John says it's not the initial cost, it's the upkeep

Let's urn uick (lists! in In- aginatlon to Puset Sound country of the marvelous state of W

s at... in all its glory. Daff by the millions are glow- in; on the slopes of Mt. Rainier

right down to the shores of Com- mencement Bay in Tacoma.

Daffodil Festival

The Daffodil Festival is in full. swing. Parade floats, store win- dows. light standards all craft for. the Puget Sound regetta are gaily decorated with the golden flowers.

inhabitants of the entire region. in fiesta costume, cast cares aside as they greet the blooming of the daffodils, symbols of a

"golden future." There will be sailing. ' ' . dancing and feast- lng.

Fabulous Cake

Let's visit one of the smorgas- hords for a snack. There you will find a fabulous daffodil cake to de- light your eyes and your palate. It's a cake you would love to bring home to share with your family. And now your wish can be easily realised!

Hurry into the kitchen and stir one up. Center it with a daffodil corsage for each person. What a sensation! A real climax to a gay .buffet dinner.

Golden Future Daffodil Cake: Make your favorite angel. sponge. white or yellow cake. using a home recipe or a mix. Bake in a tube pan.

To Frost: Make up 1 pkg. of the new fluffy instant frosting mix fol- lowing package directions. Re- serve v. c. to use for decorating. Cover top and sides of cake with fluffy white frosting.

For the green and yellow "daf- fodil decoration." tint half the re- served frosting grecn. and the other half pale yellow using vege- table colorings (not too much, a little goes a long way). When white frosting slightly "sets." put tinted frosting through a decorat- ing tube to make yellow loops or garlands at base of cake. and green garlands around edge of

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in hollow center of cake. stand a water glass or bud vases filled with fresh daffodils and their leaves.

IUFFET DINNER FOR HAPPY EATING Chilled Orange or Tomato Juice Turkey a is King on Heated Corn Crisps Iliced Ham Platter Asparagus Salad Bowl

Coldcn Future Daffodil Cake Coffee Tea Milk

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Make at Daffodil Cake To Welcome the Spring

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To 2 dis. crisp cut spring salad greens. add Vs c. each sliced rad- lahes and minced scallions. 2 e. cut canned or cooked asparagus. chopped whites of 3 hard ”

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THE TRADITIONAL DAFFODIL cake of Puget Sound's daffodil fas- tival will make a novel and deliciou s centerpriece for your next buffet.

eggs, V2 c. not-sweet French dress- ing blended with 3 tbs. mayon- nalse, and a few grains nutmeg.

Toss and arrange in salad bowl.. Border with water crass. Over center rub hard-cooked egg yolks lightly through a sieve for that "mimosa" look. Exquisel