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THE GUARDIAN OUIDBER 23, 1953,

Just Pile Up Leaves To Make Precious Leaf-Mould

A Trim Pile of Dead Lcavel Will Become Leaf-Mould in TWO Year: without Special Treatment.

All you need to do to make loaves turn into humus. isi them alone. For the sake of neat- mess. it is well to rake them up, ind pile them in a corner where Ihey will not be unsightly. But nature Will do the rest in due time. Two years from now you will have 21 precious store of leaf mould without any further trouble. And once the annual practice is established, then every year a crop of humus. thoroughly decayed. is available for spread-' ing on your garden.

Methods of mttnagomant. which may seem elnboratc. are justified on two points, first they can speed up the rate of decay. so that compost is available in one year instead of two: and second. where room is at a premium, they confine the compost pile in re- duced space. and improve its ap- oearance,

To speed decay. the growth of Yhe bacteria which cause decay is rtimulated. 'I'hori- are two meth- vds of doing this. These bacteria ire present in decaying manure. io that when a small quantity of nonure is spread through the iompost pile, their number is in-

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They consume nitrogen. so if they are fed with nitrogen they will increase in number and de- cay will be hastened. If manure is lacking. or there is objection to using it, commercial cultures

"of these bacteria are now avail-

ilblP, and can be used instead. Niirogcn can be supplied by m1X' ing chemical fertilizer with the compost material. -

Any organic matter can be used inacompostheap; and this means table ye-fuse from the house. But 'it is not practical to use it except l.n a mrinagrd pile. where it can be covered with earth to kill odor.

The simplest way of creating a managed compost pile is to set aside a suitable location, out of the way. and preferably screened by planting, or a. fence: 10 x feet would be an average size. Clean off all vegetation. and har- den tho surface by rolling. P119 evenly over this area all dead leaves and other waste plant and even animal material. from your garden, and from kitchen wastes.

But carefully exclude. if you would avoid trouble, all wood. branches. twigs and metal objects. When bhe layer. well tramped down, is six inches thick. sprink- le it with a balanced fertilizer mixture, about one ounce to a square yard. Wood ashes and limestone are also beneficial. each in three or more times this quan- titv. Then wot it down.

Build up the heap. layer by lay- er, with slmlliar applications be- tween the layers: and keep it moist. If bad odors develon an indh of soil thrown on top of the pile will prevent them.

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Ano she-or may be it was the Father-pigeon was telling the young ones to "move your wing: 11:; this-up on down until you get tho feel of the flying!" (Jug am. 1,, to breakfast this morning bum, in: with his new. "And what, do you knowl One of them flew the whole length of the barn-loft.i' "The young ones must have heed- od what tho parents wero nyingl" wo said with suggestion He smiled showing new front teeth.

"I don't know,” he gmlled whimiiically. '”I,'here'o this much certain: the old ones can't fly for

g them!"

Out. of the mouth of I "babe" again WI had learned wisdom. It was a. truth which we and many a parent and guardian too zealous over their childrensl learning often over-look. We cannot fly for them; they themselves must master Life's intrlcasies.

The morning brought a. tempor- ary lull in the field-work for to the delight of Mack our one care- free child and Gage, whose vaca- tion from school now wanes were there not outing: for the trucks to the city? ”I guess." the former smiled when on the way a favorite stop- ping-place have in sight, "we'll stop here for refreshments.” "And I guess." his Dad replied firmly. "we'll not stop here for re- freshmentsl Haven't we to hurry home to thrash? What kind of I farmer are you anyway!" , ”But" the little lad reported to us later with a giggle that was merry and warm. ”whatever kind of A farmer I am, we did stop on the way home-but barely long enough to buy us ice cream. There was no time today for candy!" There was time however to see the last of the threshing at the quiet of "the other farm." Time too to move gear and "chick and child" and housewife to the familiar scenes of Alderlea. to thresh there a stack of sheaves that was waiting. "Where did that stack go?" Mock laughed to the other children later. eyes wide over the mystery of its sudden disappearance. "It was there . . and now there's no sign of big heap of strawl" Beautiful was the afternoon upon the hills about there as the sun bathed the surroundings with mel- low golden beams. Wide stretched the woodlands on the slopes. the sturdy dark of the evergreens re- lieved here and there by the bright shades of maple and birch, the amber of those poplars not yet; gone into their rest. The mill stood gray and pretty against a fetch- ing background of color; the mill- pond reflected the white of cloud- wreath, or Public Bridge, in its mirroring waters; and as well our friend the crane who "as silent as a painted ship upon painted ocean” waited there in the shal- lows to break the laws of the land. should the opportunity arise. "And listen, Ellen!" James smiled, as together we stood a moment regarding thoac near and far scenes we well knew. It was to hear an old song. The seasonal music of the over-flow through "thd gates" in the dam. to us an everlasting melody. was again in our ears. , And a new moon followed us 1 piece over the fields at Aldsrlea when returning. We lost it then behind the woodlands but picked it up here, later, above A dusky hill. But it was not quite tho same- for that which had accompanied us that little distance was the Moon o' Home. Until tomorrow - Good-night . . . . .

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Hole in Glass

Hero is one way to make a per- fect hole in glass. First, cover the area where the hole in to be with putty and make A hole the size de- sired in the putty. Then pour into this hole or "well" 3 little melted lead. and unless the glass is ex- ceptionally thick. 3 perfect hole will result. Mending Marble

Broken humble may be mended by sticking the pieces together with A mixture of Portland cement and water in I very stiff puts.

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Ostrich feathers can bc curled by sprinkling vhem with salt and shaking them in front of 1 hot fire or over a. radiator. .

Beiior English Q B. 0. Wllllnnn

1. Wrist is wrong with this sen- tence? "That's In awfully nice vue. and you may sit it on the table." 2. what in the correct pronunci- sum: of "lncUnpI.fIhla"I

3. Which one of than words is misspelled? obituary, oblique. ob- sane. oblivious. 4. What does the word "inherit- able” mean? 5. What is a word beginning

with nu that mean: "to make void. emeclslly legally"? ANSWER!

IMPORTANCE OF THE SCHOOL- ROOM TO THE CHILD'S ALL-ROUND DEVELOP- MENT

Many years ago I wrote a small textbook for use of school teacher: outlining the latest information on the health needs of pupils and the schoolroom. I tried to show the need of proper ventilation of the schoolroom, the proper type of seats to insure good posture. pro- per lighting. proper acoustics, and other necessary features.

After all these years, it is gra- tifying to know that most of these needs have been filled. together with many other needs. . i

some months ago I received some valuable literature from ihe.Amerl- can Qpiometric Association. De- partment of Public information, prepared by Elmer M. Sales, 0. D.. Director. in the Interest of the Visual Welfare of the American People.

Among the suggestions given by Dr. James D. Mocconnell. assistant dean of the School of Education, Stanford University, we learn that:

1. School buildings should be constructed. furnished. lighted and decorated to fit the scientifically determined "needs" of the whole child.

2. The visual environmentp of the classroom may have far-re.aoh- ing effect on a child's growth. de- velopment and opportunity to real- ize his full capacities.

3. Scientifically controlled light to avoid the sharp contrasts com- mon in old-fashioned buildings.

4. Materials of building to be soundproof to reduce me ineffic- iencies caused by noise.

5. Movable partitions for more efficient use of space.

double-ring ser-

Q. When the vice is to be used at a wedding. who should buy the two rings?

A. The bridegroom. of course. buys the ring for his bride, and the bride should buy the one for the bridegroom.

Q. Should a woman walk on :i short distance. or should she wait with her escort while he is paying the taxi fare?

A. She should wait with he: escort.

Q. What is the proper time for the host and hostess to take their seam at the dinner table?

A. The hostess always seats her- self flrst, this being the signal for the guests to seat themselves. The host is always the last one to take his seat.

ventilation and control of tempera- ture.

Dr. Macconneill said there was much yet to be learned about the effects of light and color and of noise in the schoolroom environ- ment. He emphasized the import- ance of applying to new building projects the principles which have been discovered and proved by ex- perlence.

Four days were spent by the delegates to this, the fifty-fifth annual convention of the American Optometric Association on reports of research in the prevention and

correction of sight problem: in school children. A youngster handicapped by

poor eyesight is not only going to fall behind his fellow students in the classroom. but will be unable to do his best in play in the schoolyard. Thus he may likely develop an inferiority complex that he may carry into his adulthood and be 9. possible candidate for a mental institution.

6. Air-conditioning for proper

-Anne Adams Patterns

i. HAUF-SIZE STYLE

For the short, fuller figure -. I. dress that's both slimming and youthful! The bodice is beautifully detailed with mws of fucks be- neath I convertible collar. The

. skirt nu a graceful flora and nest

hip pockets. Proportioned to fit - no alteration problems.

Pattern 4775: Half Bizu H55. 1695, 181.9. 2015, 221.4, am. fine 1656 takes Sui yards all-inch.

Pat Smythe (above), Britain's N0- 1 woman Jumper. !hovi.'s- the skill which won her o. plow on the British Equestrian team which will compete at the Inter. national Horse Show during To- ronto's Royal Winter Fair. The British rider and Shirley Thomas (left) of Ottawa, a member of the Canadian team. are the only women who will ride in the big show in November.

MAYONNAISE WITHOUT OIL

2 eggs

1 teaspoon mustard

IA teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons vinegar

3 tablespoons sugar

Butter size of a small egg.

Beat eggs. add mustard, salt. sugar and vinegar. Add butter. Cook 'tll thick. Add 1 cup whipped cream when cold.

This is lovely for fruit or potato salad. of use it without cream on canned pllchards or salmon.

--Mrs. Wesley Campbell Whlm mm! W: I.

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How Can I !.l l By Anne Ashley

Q. How can I prolong the life of a broom? 4 A. Dip the broom into hot soapy water or hot salt water about once a week. and always hang it up or stand it on its handle. never on the bristles.

Q. How can 1'. repair deep scratches on dark furniture?

A. select sums sealing was that matched the color of the finish. melt; it. and smooth it down with a palette knife. As soon as the sealing wax hardens. polish it.

Q. How carfl drill a hole in the bottom of s chino vase to make a lamp?

A. This is very risky business for an amateur, but if you'd still like to try it. you'll need some tur- pentine. s small three-sided file and lots of patience. set the vase upside down on a soft sui-faca. and put I. few drops of turpentine on the spot where the hole is to be. Stick the pointed end of the die on the spot and rotate the ills slowly between the palms of your huids. Add mom turpentine at in- tervsls snd keep rotating the file- wltfi much caution.

to new. is tested for fit. Has oom- plefo illustrated instructions.

Send Tl-ifrty-flvo canto (no) in coins (stomps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Prim plainly also. Name. Address. Style Number.

Send order to ANNE ADAMS.

cm The Guardian. 60 Front Street,

This paitem easy to use, simple west, Toronto. Csnods.

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By The Canadian Press

That feminine and wacticsl branch of the Ontario dopu-tmom of , tho Women's In- stitute branch. has brought out I. booklet called "Potatoes Every Day." It has good-nixed print on glossy ..po.per and some sppetizing pictures.

The booklet. mesa wlut nu- f.rition.lsfa hove been saying for some you: without too much auc- oou: "Pol'.I.fou arc not fattening.” Most persons on diets still shun potatoes but A potato is not more fsttonlng than on: slice of bread. or om large spple. or om largo orange. It is about one-third u fattening as one piece of cake, or o slloo of pie.i

value iin potatoes. bakc, boil or steam them in their Jackets. Pre- pare them just before mealtime. oook Just until done and serve im- mediately. They lose some of their vitamin content if they stand. Cook in only a small "amount of boiling

Potatoes Aren't Fattening I

If you wish to pi-eserve,food,

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Tufy Soup

Here are two potato recipes;

Cream of potato soup; 2 mp, scolded milk: one onion. sliced; 4 tshl fat; 2 cups diced pg- taboos; one half cup diced carrots; om half cup diced celery; 2 cup, boiling water: was tablespoon mm, and one teaspoon nit.

Brown onion in 2 tablespoon; in

Add potatoes, carrots. oeiory, boil. in: water. Cover. Boil until Vege- tables are tender. Groom flour, sail, and remaining 2 tablespoon. 1.. together. Add to milk in daum, boiler. Cook and our until smooth, Combine sauce with vegetables mix. ture. Serves six. Chantilly potatou: 3 cup. 0; mashed potatoes; one half cup or heavy cream. stiffly beaten; one half cup grated cheese. t

Pile mashed potatoes on baking dish. Bpresd cream over potatoes, sprinkle with cheese. Bake in glow oven 825 degrees F. until dei.

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FrornxDance. Arouses Dad's Ire

DEAR MISS DIX: About a year ago I began writing to a hospitalized soldier, at the request of his mother. who is 3. friend of our family. I had met the boy once or twice. When he left the hospital he came -to call, and was liked by all my family. After his release from service we went out quite a. bit. Then one night we went to a dance. and came home later than usual. My father met us at the door and bowled out the young man in no urwu-taln terms. since then, I

ven't heard have written him, spo ogizlng roi-

Dad'.s behavior, but have received no answer. I like him very much and really hate to lose him.

VIRGINIA C.

ANSWER: Naturally the young man feels he is no longer welcome in your home. and apparently he is too honomblo to suggest meeting you outside. You can't blame him for not wanting to risk mother demonstration of your father's wrath. Dad, of course, has his side of the story. too. It's ii great worry to a conscientious parent when a girl fails to arrive borne at the expectcd hour. If you knew you were to be delayed, you nhould have telephoned home. However, since your father had met the boy. liked him. and the hour wasn't. too out of line, he should have saved his scold- ing until the edge had worn off his wrath. I

Young people oan be very sensitive. especially when going through

. A tactful rebuke is usually

all they need to remind them of their obligations.

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FOR CHILD'S P. J.'S

Into the happy clown's tummy go the children's pajamas every morningi Such funl such a. clever way to teach youngsters to pick up, put clothes away.

U86 amps-the goyer the hem:-i Pattern 7239: pattern prices dir- ections for making.

send Twenty-five Cents in ins for this pattern (stamps canno b.-, accepted) to ALICE BROOKS os- signs cm The Guardian. on Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Please print plairfly Name, Address and Pattern Number. ,

Diner: is supposed to be oyster stew. and I h'sven't found I single oyster

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Walter: stew. would you expect to find an Irishman in it?"

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Fresh or frozen strawberries, black curnnts. blue berries and cantal- oupes are excellent sources of vitamin C. Vitaminized apple juice (apple Juice with added" vitamin C) is an excellent source. Dried apricots and prunes are good sources of iron. Pruits-add variety and interest to meals.

"Sir. if you had Irish.

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lyflsble, not the third. I. Obscene. 4. Pftlmblc: deplorable. (Accent .

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