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Avoid fireplaces. Lightning often enters by the chimney, on account, of the internal coating of sootâ€"â€" one of the bodies for which lightn- ing evinces a. preference. For the same reasons, avoid metals, gild- ings and mirrors, on account of their quicksilver. The best place is the middle of the room, unless there should be a lamp or chande- lier hanging from the ceiling. The less contact with walls or floors the better,- and the safest placeâ€"were it possible to arrange it--would be in a hammock, sus- pended by silken cords, in the mid- dle of a large room. In the absence of means of suspension, the next best place is on substances which are bad conductorsâ€"such as glass, pitch, or several mattresses. Life is rather solemn business. Nobody is so insignificant as to be without influence. Most of us would be filled with horror if we could read the record of our lives and see how a word we spoke carelessly started some one on the way to ruin. And it would fill us with a bliss that is like heaven itself if we could see that there are persons who date all the good there is in their lives to some kindly deed 01 ours done However much we may wish at times that we could do as we please without our deeds affecting the lives of others, yet a. moment’s thought will make us glad that hu~ man lives are thus bonded together. There is dignity in life when we feel that a hundred years from now men may be better for our having lived. And, on the other hand, there is responsibility in living: since after For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.â€"â€"l{oâ€" mans xiv. 7. Nobody is independent. All human lives are inseparably joined. Things we said yesterday will be rccalled with pleasure or pain by somebody twenty years from now. What we did last week will make somebody better or worse when our bodies have turned to dust. “Hare gone'men may'be worse for our misdeeds. It doubt-less would 1‘ direct ‘by mail frozfiiTfifiéwflfi-r: Villiavms’ Medicine_Co., Brockville, n . Though it, is impossible to avoid the danger of being struck by lightâ€" ning altogether, these few recom- mendations may, with advantage, be borne in mind :-â€"- Good to Know That Men May Be Better for Our Having Lived. The experience of Mr. Hanson is that of thousands of others who have found health and strength through Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills te.‘ other medicines had failed. t is through their power in mak- Ing good blood that these Pills cure such troubles as anaemia, in- digestion, rheumatism, heart pal- itation, neuralgia, nervous troub- fes and the distressing ills of girl- glood and womanhood. Dr. WT]- ;iams’ Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all dealers in medicine Out... at 50 cents a. b.0550; 'sié‘boxes' for $2.50. Is What Uausas Headaches. Bizzi- ness and Heart Palpitation. SIMPLY FROM IMPULSE GOOD AS CONDI'CTOR. ESPUNSEBILITY 0F LEVINE LACK OF BLOOD “"105 Thu. Followed, Les :1 Dangers of Lightning. The mother who keeps this madi- I Fine on hand may feel as safe as if she had a doctor in the home. I Mrs. C. C. Roe, Georgetown, Ont. | 'sayszâ€"“I can heartily recommencli Baby's Own Tablets as a great help Ito baby during the hot summer | months. I have used ’0th for sum- mer troubles, and am much pleased with the result.” Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a. :box from the Dr. Williams’ Medi- lcine Co., Brockvihe, On‘b. Unfortunately, the Russian schoolboy has not the faintest know- ledge of the practise, even of the existence, of football, cricket, fours, golf, hockey, and so forth. Most of his time is leafed away. He skates a little in the winter if he lives near the ice, but he will not go far for it. In summer he walks up and down the village street, plays cup and ball in the garden, fishes a little, and lazies away his time without exertion. Lawn-ten- nis is slightly attempted, but not really liked. Innocent Forms of Spent are Un- known in Russia. It seems strange that in a counâ€" try so cold as northern Russia the spirit of sport should not be more developed. The tropics, even, adopt football, baseball and other ath- letic games, but the land of the white bear seems to hibernate unâ€" der its covering of ice and snow. An article in Chambers’s Journal speaks of this fact and tells of the suspicion aroused, a number of years ago, by the introduction of an innocent form of diversion. I drew forth one of the "bombs and placed it on the floor, to the accompaniment of cries of conster- nation and terror. I took one of the mallets, and to the inexpres- sible alarm of all, I began a little exhibition of the game. As I could not use the hoops on lohe floor, the custom-house officials grimly sus~ pected them to be boomerangs of novel description. The box was seized and examin- ed. I got the croquet set after a while, but it bore marks of severe testing. l-e more pleasing if our goodness might bless others without our bad- ness cursing them. But you can- not have one side without the other any more than you can have light without shadow. If it is right tnzz men should be able to help one an- other, it must be right, because it is a part of the same arrangement that they should be able to hurt one another. It was said by a man who was dying: “Oh, that my influence might be gathered up and buried with me.” That cannot be, howâ€" ever much we wish it. Our influ- ence goes on blessing or blasting people forever. Of another man it was said: “His presence always made men better.” What a, fine thing that isâ€"â€"to have such a char- acter that when you meet people 5011 make them wish to be nobler, purer, truer. Many years ago, when I was a schoolboy, I arrived from England to spend a, summer in Russia. I brought with me a box of croquet, a game at the time unknown by the Russians. When the box was opened at the custom~house, the authorities re- treated in horror at its awe~inspir- ing contents. Bombs, mysterious weapons! It was an awful box. As the iceberg chills the air for miles around it 01‘ as the honey- suckle makes the air about it heavy with fragrance, so men radiate helpful or hurtful influences. Our character, Whatever it may be, is contagious. _ If you want to keep your chll- dnen rosy, healthy and full of lifq during the hot weather months give them an occasional dose of Baby’s Own Tablets. This medi~ cine prevents deadly summer com- Elaints by cleansing the stomsch nd bowels; or it cures the trouble Promptly if it comes on unexpect- edly. Sometimes we intentionally in- fluence people as when we argue with a. man to bring him to our views, but perhaps the mightiest influence is HOT WEATHER MONTHS KILL LITTLE CHILDREN EXERTED UNCONSCFIOUSLY THE DEADLY CROQUET. FRANK M. GOODCHILD The report of W. G. Strong, Superin- tendent of Organization. showed that dur. ing the year there were 6.597 initiations. The‘, <Jere 37 new courts instituted, with a membership of 732‘ The total assets of the Order amounted to $2,928,559.39, and its liabilities $38,660.59. Assets over liabilities, $2,889,738.30. The report of Dr. U. 11. Stanley. who has been Chairman of the Medical Board since the inception of the Order. shows that the death rate during the past year was only 5.53 in the thousand. The average death rate for thirty years is but 5.12 in the thousand. There were submitted to the Medical Board during the year 7,886 ap- plications, of which 7.2.37 were accepted, and the remaining 649 rejected. The report of Geo. Faulkner, High Sec- retary, covering the general work of the society was next in order, and showed in detail the large volume of business trans- acted through the head oflice in Brantford. The amount of insurance premiums re- ceived during the year was $597,273.16, which, with the large sum of $101,853.53, derived from interest earned on invest- ments, made the total receipts in this branch $699,131.49. There were 591 death claims paid, amounting to $396,881.82, leav- ing the large sum of $302,249.67 to carry to the Reserve Fund, which at the close of the year was $2,728,940.54. The Sick and Funeral Benefit branch of the Order also showed a. marked ad- vance. The amount of fees received dur- ing the year was $159,139.61, and interest earned $5,174.49. The total receipts, there- fore, amounted to $164,314.10. There were 5.856 Sick and Funeral Benefit claims paid, amounting to $134,371.88, leaving $29,- 942.22 to carry to the Reserve Fund. which at the close of the year amounted to $142,806.70. There were issued from the High Secre- tary’s office 6.758 insurance certificates, and 6.047 membership certificates. or a. total of 12,805, and in addition there were endorse- ments made on 1,388 insurance certificates. The High Chief Ranger, in concluding his address expressed the hope that the meeting would be a. pleasant one for the members and a profitable one for the Order, and felt that, if ever there was a. time in the history of the Order when the members should all feel inspired with hope and confidence in the future of Cana- dian Forestry, that time was the present. In an inspiring address he urged upon the representatives to do all that in them lay to make 1909 the banner year of the Order. There were 70,757 members in good stand- ing at; the close of the year. carrying $71,175,500 of insurance. and the member- ship in the Sick and Funeral Benefit branch was 45,654. The report of Robb. Elliott, High Treas- urer, showed the funds of the Order to be in a most satisfactory condition. The receipts in the several funds were: In- surance. 699,131.49; Sick and Funeral Bene- flt Fund, $164,314.10; General Fund. 391,- 948.27. Total receipts. $955,394.56. The total expenditure in these funds amounted to $625,897.29. The surplus income over ex- penditure amounted to $329,497.27 Municipal and school deben tux-es .. Dominion of Canada Deposits in chartered Current accounts in banks The surplus Insurance funds are invested as follows: The Sick and Funeral Benefit depart- ment is also in a flourishing condition. During the year no less a sum that} $134,. 371.88, covering 5,836 claims, was paid in this branch. The amount. to the credit of this fund at the close of the year was $142,806.70. THE THIRTIETII ANNUAL SESSION OF IIIGII COURT. The thirtieth annual session of the High Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters opened in the city of London on Tuesday. June 8th. with I; large number in attend- ance, including High Court omcers and delegates representing Subordinate Courts of every Province of the Dominion. It is just twenty years since the Order last met in this city. and the event is an im- portant one, not only on that account. but also owing to the fact that in this city just thirty years ago the society first saw the light of day. Here it received the name of Canadian Order of Foresters. Its founders were fortunate in the choice of a name. at once euphonious and patrio- tic. Since then the Order has steadily grown in importance, until its interests are now firmly established in every Province of the Dominion, and its record a. splendid testimony of what can be ac- complished by Canadians in Canada. The High Chief Ranger, J, A. Stewart. of Perth, Ont... after extending a hearty welcome to the representatives present, submitted his report, which was replete with facts and figures relating to the growth and extension of the Order during the last year. The year closed with a membership of 70,757. The increase in the Insurance Re- serve during the year amounted to $302,- 249.67. On'January 1. 1908. the amount on hand in this branch was $2,426,690.87. and at the close of the year $2,728,940.54. There were 391 death claims paid, amounting to $396,881.82. After the usuaI opening ceremonies and the appointment of the several standing committees, the High Court officers sub- mitted their reports, which showed the Order to be in the most flourishing con- ditlon. THE GHNHDIHN ORDER UP fORESIERS '[he Year 1908 Was the Must Pros- porous in the History of the Orderâ€"A Large Delegation in Attendance. Total Stock. ... . banks. .. . chartered $2,728, $2,538,169 05 150.000 00 20,000 00 I 20.771 49 ,940 54 Its "in. lily £13 E‘I'Y 5rd 1 Cleaning Carpet on Noonâ€"Take icornmea-l, saturate thoroughly with gasoline, sprinkle quite heavily over carpet, and scrub with a. broom. It will remove all dirt and dust, making the carpet look like new. Care, however, must be taken as to lighting matches and windows should be opened to air the rooms. Buying Cmpet for Stairs.â€"-Alâ€" ways buy an extra. yard of stair carpet. It can be shifted up or down a. little every time it is taken Buying Cmpet for Stairsâ€"Alâ€" ways buy an extra yard of stair carpet. It can be shifted up or down a. little eyery time it is taken up, so that it wears evenly. Otherwise the part over the treads will be worn completely through, while the uprights are as good as salt. Method: Into a. bowl put first the shortening. Next the water, and with a spoon stix: into this the flour and salt. When mixed (which only takes a minute or two) set in refrigerator to cool. When hard enough roll. This is enough for both upper and lower crust for a, large pie. Before putting into the oven brush top of the pie with milk. This will make it u. nice brown color. How to Make Pie Crushâ€"Oneâ€" half cupful of melted shortening (butter, beef drippings, or lard, or a. mixture of any two, or all), One-quarter cupful of cold water, one heaping cupful of flour, a. little When Making Sour Piesâ€"When making sour pies such as rhubarb and cranberry, it is well to add a cupful of raisins that have been previously soaked in water. They will take away that tart flavor be~ sides absorbing the superfluous juices. Rugs that curl on edges can be made to lie flat. by dampening curled edge and pressing \\'ith_}_1'(->t iron. To Bake Pie Crushâ€"When mak- ing a pie that requires the crust to be baked before putting the filling in it, turn the pie pan upside down and place the dough over the pan and bake in this manner. This prevents the crusn from shrinking so that when it is removed and placed inside the pan with the fill- ing the pie will prove to be more satisfactory when cut. “Never Fail" Pie Cl‘llét.â€"-TWO tablespoonfuls of lard, four table- spoonfuls of water, eight table- spoonfuls of flour, a pinch of salt. Quantities are easily remembered by “two times four equal eight.” ._0. When Beating Rugs.â€"When beat,- ing rugs it is an excellent plan to tie a. handkerchief over the nose and mouth. This prevents the in- haling of the dust. “. m1 Strawberry Jelly and Butter. Cap and wash two quarts of strawberries. Cut up three large stalks of rhubarb into small pieces. Place in granite or porcelain vessel with one pint cold water. Place on fire. When cooked pour in sieve to drain. Measure juice and place over fire. To each pint of juice add one pine of sugar. Put sugar in jar and place in oven to heat. Stir often to prevent burning. When hot, add sugar to boiling juice and cook rapidly until done. Test by dropping some in cold saucer. Put in glasses and cover. Butterâ€"Mix strawberries and rhubarb from which jelly was made and rub through sieve. To each pint of fruit add one pint sugar. Place over fire, cook until thick. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Put up the same as thc jelly. W. M. Couper. Montreal; members of the Executive Committee. W. L. Rogers. High Auditor. Brantford; W. WaIker, High Reg- istrar. Montreal; Rev. W. J. West. High Chaplain, Bluevale: W. G. Strong, Super- intendent of Organization, Brnntford; Lyman Lee. High Court. Solicitor, Hamil- ton: J. B. O'Regan. Chief Agent, Province of Quebec. Quebec; D. E. McKinnon. Dis- trict High Secretary, Winnipeg; F. H. Davidson. D.H.C.R., Winnipeg. and W. D. Dunbar, P.H.C.R., Napinku, Han. W'HHMWQ-WW SEASONABLE RECIPES. Rhubarb Shortcake.â€"Make the dough as for strawberry Shortcake. Cook rhubarb slowly, using no water, until done. Flavor with le- mon or nutmeg and sweeten to taste. Split cake lengthwise and finish as with strawberries, fiM'S-I'ii'lm WHQ W9“? At the close of the year there were 1,047 courts in the Order, representing a mem. bership of 70.757. There were 490 courts in the Province of Ontario, 178 in Quebec, 58 in Nova Scotia. 70 in New Brunswick, 15 in Prince Edward Island. 121 in Maui- toba, 63 in Saskatchewan, 36 in Alberta. and 16 in British Columbia. Among those in attendance were the fol- lowing:~J. A. Stewart, High Chief Ranger, Perth; Thos. W. Gibson, High Vice-Chief Ranger. Toronto; Geo. Faulkner. High Secretary, Brantford; Bobt. Elliot, High Treasurer. Brantford; Dr. U. M. Stanley. Chairman Medical Board. Bruntford; C. E. Britton, P.}LC.B... Ganunoque: L. P. D. Tilley, St. John; J. A. A. Brodcm‘, Mon- ;rfim}; A. P. anSomeren, McLeod, Alta; fi‘zq flame; answ- in M4- FLOOR COVERING PIE POINFERS l, Alta; of the a! High new. The surplus can be folded under at the top or bottom. Just try it; you will be delighted to find your carpet. wear twice as long and will not begin to look much worn till it is about gone, as it is all used alike. A_ Spoonful of vinegar in kettle. of hot lard will prevent doughnuts from absorbing fat. > Half a yard of yard wide natural colored lmen will make a. cool and durable cushioh cover for summer use. Cut the linen in two and em- broider the top in a, dull blue, us- ing any pattern desired (large initi- als are pretty), and finish the edge with a. blue and linen colored cord. Dissolve copperas in your drain pipes often to clean out slime and grease and to thoroughly disinfect them. Five cents’ worth of Chinese blue; dissolved in one quart of water makes excellent bluing and will last a family a year. Pour sauée aiound fish and pud- dings, not over them. - If a. piece of heavy linen, cut large enough to cover the top of the dining table and extend two inches over at each edge, is neatly hemmed and placed over the large cloth a. part of each week the table can be kept neuter With less laun- dry work, and the large table cloth will not wear out at the edges so quickly. ' To Clean Mattingâ€"Dona, forget that matting must never be washed with soapy water. A strong solu- tion of salt water cleans matting and makes it look like new. ,In lay- ing matting place one or two thick- messes of old newspaper under- neath it, for matting always lets dust and dirt through it like a, sieve, and when it has to be taken up the pieces of dust covered paper can be carefully lifted and burned. Widths of matting sewed together with a loose stitch, using carpet thread, make the floor covering look neater and wear better than when staples are used to fasten it down. When buying material for a. white linen suit it, will be found niore economical to get the two yard wide linen sheeting, as it costs less and cuts to splendid advantage. 7 V KITCHEN TIME SAV ERS Libby, Mafia”! & Ubby Chicago Vienna Sausage Earned Beef Pork and Beans Evaporated Mi!!! equally tempting for any meal. Have a supply of libby’s in the house and you will always be prepared for an extra guest. You can t at all grocers. fire Beg? For Your T able Because they are made of the choicest materials and guaran- teed to be absolutely pure. l. H: I: y’s Va 3 I loaf makes a delight- ful dish for Luncheon and you will find, libby’s ABOUT LINEN buy Libby’s