small Talk q-fltull \ a new goal for you;

ell) talk small talk. In this o“ age, when people are m; their attention upon, job, they are- torgettlngdbe nrt of chatting pleasantly lfihiiity is based on small talk. mpuny discusses serious and u. matters. some are certain [gf from the rest, and, since bjects are serious and the g conversing cure so much,‘ “npDSt-ilbll! to discuss them, y without becoming excited] flfllltlllig opposition. it is to keep to the neutral and an realm oi‘ small talk. i1 talk rests folks. "It relieves rain. its topic are common 95085. They possess a. vein or which is kindly and en- gyinpaliiiesi and fosters gon- w of spirits. kill-joy in society is the per- ho duel; pot know how to trip l along on slnail talk. bill. heavily in on serious con- loa. liis first ocn-tence makes hotly else keep still or look which or ‘think of solneplace bore lic tiugllt to be. adelfish to be silent in com- and let souteone also bear the -. burden oi‘ entertainment. hould be able to give and to add an experience, an an- » u witty reulark or a wise hi; all gaiiy and in good hu- not too fiat-footetily. would not be understood for enl to claim that tserious con- tiou docs not have its place. litfui arena is ih the tete-a- i-about the round table when ly luattcrs are considered. iii to the sweetening social oluuail talk. it is tho open e it; good fellowship. t itltiu philosopher set for bim- tlte ideal that he would say ing untrue, nothing, unkind, ng which is not useful, and ng unnecessary." This would iiniinate small talk. small bulk ntl anti useful and necessary. hricates the wheels of social rcoilrsc. at is merry and gracious con- ation in which each member of company tosses back the to.pic, io tennis players on a court. You can't do it if the bail is y as leatl. it must be light lull of bounce and spring. it the slnall talk. w to learn to talk small talk’! d a point of contact with ev- ne about you. Notice, feel, love. [your fellows, anti every little -. about them will charm and cat you anti call out your re- ks. Out oi’ the abundance of heart the mouth spoaketh. To bio to talk small talk does not iy that one cannot-on occa- —iaik- large talk. But it is ellllnt: tho worth while person thy should learn to do, to talk ll talk.

To Cook Vegetables.

not use too much water when cook vegetables, and put ltliem unit in boiling water. These liotis will save the valuable min- saiis, as well an the delicate our. iuach needs only the water lllillng-i i0 it. after washing. it boils it will wilt and supply Own water. All vegetables ld be cooked in as little water possible. Peas, carrot and <1 need only enough to cover I and that should mostly boll

- not salt vegetables when you put them on to rook, but just re they are done. Suiting nlakos t bleed anti give up their juices flavour. Qgetahles should be simmered l? ailm- tbcy have come to thc To cook them ton hard its them and spoils the dell- lt is a itiistake to cook cah- or onions too long, This °8 lllBnt strong flavored. Beets, - flnd carrots should be cook- llintil thoroughly tender. Their elzflltfl taste is gettoraiiy appre-

Waii Dressed

ll° Well dressed woman chooses costumes with regard to the ‘ llliil’ Wlll be put to. They "lil b0 suitable for the occa- fl when they will be worn. ' c women do not recognize this ' W981‘ their last year's party B? for church. and their last “l Slliltlfly dress for housework. Very woman needs three types "W"; A dress for society

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events, one for street, and (me for housework. The suit or ensemble comes nearest fitting all outside occasions, if gowns must be few. Only the woman who can havo many clothes should indulge in party andtsport clothes. A good afternoon dress will answer for social events for most oi‘ us. if dresses inust iastdotig, they glioult] he lthtln- "fhe-laticy dress be- comes tiresome and the wearer will be known by it aluong liar friends, it pays, in selecting clothes which must endure long went; t.) ch00“, plain styles of excellent materials, rather conservative lu design, it is well to have an eye to its poss- ibilities in making over.

Most women live in their llgilge ‘hashes a 80°11 sllnre ut the time, for in most households. it its up to the housewife to get three ideals d lliil’. The house dress should be

in design and easy to launder. (litig- hain. chambrtty. percale and prints make good house dresses. The house dress offers a woman an op- portunity to bring a mt of sunshine Mill llflklit color inlto the home. With modern dyes, one may be reasonably certain that the dainty shades on ‘the maritct today will stand tubbiug.

Washnoards. The day 0f the washboartl ls not past. Tito woman who does her own washing needs a wllslibtyarll, even if she has a washing machine. Much soiled parts of clothes, as cuffs and collars still need partied. lar attention. lug board and a stiff brush, she may lay the garment on this to scrub it. and dispense with tho wushboard; but this is not as m“. venicnt as the washboard. The modern washboard is made, of metal or glass. if. of mgtnk it Bllflllld be a material which does not rust easily. It is dangerous to use a washboard which has be- come broken in any way. One i118)’ got t1 bad cut on the hands, or at least tear the clothes, The frame of the wash-board should he 800d and strung. After each nseytho washboard should he cleaned and dried.

Apple-Eeaters.

About three apples a week in the United States and two n week in llw British Isles is the average con- sumption per person. The apple is one oi’ the most universal, most wholesome and most delicious of fruits. An entrancing hook and "- i-ilflte of ailille-‘l to munch-doesn't that spell heaven? Give us this tiny our tinny apple. would seem an appropriate prayer.

Washing Rayon.

Rayon will wash well. but it should be handled very carefully. when Wet. it is weaker than silk and should not be rubbed, twisted 0r pulled. but wrcpnotl in a towel and the towel twisted to wring it. It should be ironed with an iron not too hot. it is well to iron it when half dry after washing.

Ink Stains on Wood. Suturate ink stains on wood with liquid oxalic acid of medium strength and scrub with a stiff brush until the stains. are gone. You may have to repeat the pro- cees of soaking with oxalic acid several tinms before you are rid of the ink stains. l When the stain is removed, you will find the finish is also remov- ed frotu your furniture. Stiutlpttper tile spot and stain and rovarnish

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Mother: “So you slapped Johnnie Smith. Did lie run?"

Son: "Yes, but he didn't catch ntc."

The Growing Girl

Requirel 'a Mother’: Constant care and Watchfuinels

In their early teens it is quite common for girls to outgrow their strength, and mothers should care fully watch the health of their daughters at this timo. for it is when strength is sapped- by ton rapid growth that anaemia deveon! The first signs may be noticed bi peevishness. iangour and head- aches. The face grows pale bruathloneness and puipitation fol low, with low spirits.

At _tl_ie first symptoms of anae mla mothers should act at once. Neglected anaemia often leads to decline, but if you see that your daughter's blood is enriched there need be no cause for anxiety. The finest blood enrlcher ever discover ed is Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Thr pure. red blood c eated by. them pills will quickly banish all slam of anaemia. T-heywili build up your girl's health and ensure her a ro bust girlhood. Give your daughter a course of Dr. WilliamTPink lPiilr now. Make her strong like thou panda of girls and women through out Canada who have been rescuer from the clutches of anaemia b! Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. You can get these pills throulrr

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Scientific Facts l

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Jewelry is being made in Europe

from stainless steel.

An inventor has mounted a bread cutting hook on a new himlble. y More than 90 por cent of the,

world's supply 0t emeralds c0lnc,Fig. from Columbia. ' I

An electric dish washer, colli-

plete in every tietail, in built into a now kitchen, sink.

The Spanish government has cit-

tended its match monopoly to in- clude automatic lighters.

A rack holding 24 dishes for

tlPfllnlnl-l after washing can bo fold» ed compactly when idle.

Tho British section of a Chinese

railway is itsitig motor coaches ut Itinerlcan inanufactdire.

A holder for a score itecpiug lead been inserted iu the

Germans have invented shoals

made oi‘ braided leather that both support anti ventilate the feet.

An tautomntit: timing switch has been invented to cut off elcctrit: current. front cooking tilcuslis.

India with an urea of two thirds

of fast color, not too gaudy, Simple that tit‘ tho United States nus a

population three titties as large,

A new slewing kit is small enough to be packed in a thimblc, which is threaded to bc scrowctl to its base. For

laundering lighter articles

of clothing u washing liiiltllilllt‘. op- erated by a water tuctor has been designed that can bo plutcetl in a

sink or bath tub. l-‘or trimming wood a lnztcbiuc has been invcnteti in nthitzh a

sharpened disk is revolved by linud power.

A Portuguese company has ob- tained nu cxcltlslve concession for refining petroleum in Portugal and .ts colonies. A toothed wheel has been invent- for applying incited glue to furniture joints bci'orc_thoy are nlacoti together. A (icrtnan inventors projector li-i rlaimcd to show objects with depth or perspective witliuut the list! of 1 screen. A telescoping elevator for hoist- ing building materials has been mounted on a motor truck trailer oy all inventor. A 20-passeng9r omnibus oi Dan- ish invention is driven by a kero- sene motor ut speeds up to 45 kilo- meters an hour. Beads to ornament women's clothing are being made of ‘o flex- ible imitation glass and can be ir- oned without injury. A weighing scale used by the Bank of Plnglnntl is so sensitive that a postage stamp moves the in- dicator six inches. When wire made of tantalum is

ally, rice making up 31,000,000 tons >f lilo total. ' Wires do the work of a. new im- plelncnt for cutting dough so that t is kept cooler than when touch- ed by a knife blade.

A lnt-tory has been estimated nt Singapore to make phonograph :abiue|s rrtnn woods that withstand zropicai climates.

Both the itisitits and ouisitlo ,0f balloon tires are vulcanized at he same time with a new repair- .ng tievluo fur garages.

At. the end of April lhcm were 109,500 licensed radio receiving iElS in Australia, or 1.8 to each 100 if population.

To prevent waste blui-ttg is being uade in the form oi‘ tape, marked o show how much in to be used to hc gallon of water.

A btact sugar factory has been nitablishetl in Latvia, experiments having shown that sugar beets can be grown in that country. A wooden horse that walks over a floor as a t-hilti seat- :d on its back leans backward anti forward has been invented. Durable stockings anti other light fabrics have bot-n made front a form nf sllk produced for its bouts iy a hiediterrntieztu fish.

For those learning to play ituif 1. club has been invvntotl that has guides on the handle to direct the position of the fingers.

Not less than four fifths of lite tiectric power tised in Italy is gon- grated by plants operated wholly or partially by water power.

A New York siato invcn-ior would have a railroad closed by powerful citiclrolna-g- ‘lets energized by an approaching train.

Tho Attstriau government plans

telephone anti telegraph scrvlfle-

in tt Swedish Inventor's

)1‘ pumps water under

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to ono side. Java is one of the moat dense y populated countries in the world

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he ticmnntl In 1940.

it has be English scientist. tower. possibly electromagnetic,

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crossing gate

1o spend about $30,000,000 in the next five years in ticvclopitig its

More than 100 new designs have to be developed each year for tick- at pllches to prevent duplication n the work of railroad conductors. high speed railroad car a gasoline m-ot-

pressure tgalnst a turbine geared to the driv-

At the end of the handle of a icw tooth brush uh inventor has mountctl a bunch of bristles shap- ed for cleaning the inner side of

Valuable coal deposits have been liscovereti in England near Hull "but are a continuation of it vein ‘hat was thought to have been ex-

A novel dining table appliance includes a rack to hold a knife. 'ork and spoon anti serum as an tsh irny when the rack is moved

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iaving u population of 35,000,000 tn an iii-en n15 about 60.000 square

At the rate that the conlumir ‘ion of icc in the United States has in recent years it is es- mnlctl that it will require half a limntetl per cuplta annually to meet

en demonstrated h! 6n that sufficient

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MAKING A GARDEN ROLLER.

The roller i am going to describe i..- nintie from concrete the frame anti handles being composed of or- dlnury gas barrel and standard gas fittings. The roller is shown in 1 with a counter-weight which automatically keep,- tho ltandle in an cit-rated position. but this addi- tion may be omitted if ticsircd. To muko a rolicr as shown, all’ the parts ilccdtstl can be obtained at Billilll cost from tlic local iron- nititigcr. Obtain i\vo tingle bends, tivo ice pieces, and two crosses, if. the counterweight in desired; if not, get two more Leos instead.

oi‘ barrel st-rt-wt-tl at ouch end. lz int-lies long, if. int-ht»; long, and iii

inches long, will also be needed. 'l‘hostl should all bc oi‘ the sir-c known as 3-4 in. gas; that. is the bore til‘ the barrel (or pipe) is up- proximateiy 3-4 in., the tiutsitlo diu- nietcr being about 1 l-ié inch. if the ctmnterweigbt is wautctl add uu additional two lengths of barrel ti ints. long. For the axle obtain a piece of straight. drawn mild steel rod i in. diameter anti 24 ins. long. The sizes presuppose that the roil- er is to tucasure 1S ins. diameter and 10 ins. long, but a larger or smaller rolicr-can b0 adopted the

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the tiruui. and nluke a similar hoic through tliedoose top oi’ the same. Set ‘the drum in a vertical position

through the hole adjusting it so that it projects equally at each end. The lower end is of course, in the ground, and tho upper cud can be tslcatiletl with your loose top. Now thoroughly mix the cc- mem with the sand and the aggre- gate using one part by bulk oi‘ the cement lo two partn oi‘ sand and three ilnfl-“i of thc aggregate, all measured by bulk using a suitable box or the like as a lueasltrc. Do the mixing on n smooth board and turn the iiiiiss, over and ovul- until Add wdlt-r- - from a rost-iitltttietl watt-ring teuu and again mix llm mass, until the whole is iliortiuglily tnoist, Next mix sunn- t-n-tut-ut and sand in ctluul inllle‘, "nil-awn it and immt-ditttoly hour il into iliu button: oi’ the ill'iilii, Add tin- i‘liilt‘l'l’li', and kevp adjust- iui; the ztslt- to keep ll in tin- nriddie and ultztdgiii up, Fri-eta the coir cretc firmly tinwu and ram it lionile will: a liteuvy piw-t- oi‘ wood. Add more t-oiiurt: . until it is witl|~ I in a t-tzttplt- oi‘ innit a llfJlll? top, thou apply d iayt-t- oi’ tln- cemctit and sand and leave iht: wliolo to tint. Till“. will litkl: about a Wtttflt’, 0r more it‘ tht- wcutht-i- is will. Tho in-xt process is to make n tnonid fur the countcrvrcight as shown in Fir i! by fixing a t-urvt-tl , plot-c. til‘ llll‘t -p|y wood inside a boy oi‘ Slllldlilt‘ iapc. lirill a liuiu through nun side us shown in Fig. .2, pass. lliu short piers: oi‘ barrel throutzh this ltlllll anti twist a hit of stout wirt- nrtiiititl ii. as rtlltmn. i<‘ill tht- cavity with cement until sand and ttiitiw tu sci. Nlukt- u ii'lilli<ll‘ili'y tu-trt-titili us shown in ifig. it so that the roller can in: swung iikc a grintlsttinte, rc- mtivc the rolicr from the drum by utifastoning tin- 5t:l‘ll\\'i<i, pulling tho tlfilili nln-n, and sliding llltl rollci" out. lid not do this until the con-

crt-llc is \\'t*ll set or ii will brteuk and be “unlit-ti. Platte the roller on tile Sliiiltl as shtnvu lil Fig. Ii

and rcvulvte it slowly, when it will probably in: found to run badly out oi‘ truth. 'l‘his can he currectcti by turning off the high places with

old chisel hrottntl to shape. Apply

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allow this to dry mid. turn it up us before. This ctnupictcs the rolicr. The

widths of the axle being altered to stilt, and the two 18 iu. lengths of barrel amcqdetl accordingly.

At; the rolicr is to be made of concrete it will be necessary to ltrnitido sufficient Portland cement, about 1 cwt be- lilg needed. Also provide l-2 yard of clean silarp sand and a similar

may be fine gravel sortie-titties cal}- ctl ballast, anti obtain-able from the builders yard, all these will only cost u fcw shillings. Alternatively the aggregate can be tamaii pittces of broken brick about the size of 1' walnut. it. .must however be clcttu brolteit brick, or gravel buli- ast. The next |'k>(lllli‘t}ili0iil. is a big metal or woollen tlruut of ap- propriate sizth-sonleiblng like a l0 guilt)“ oil drutu will answer, it‘ this latter in used, first rouiove one end, punch or drill otlt tht- rivets along lhtl seam, and replace titcm with tirdinnry stove screws and nuts. the lattt on the outside.