COMPETITIONS

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7103, 11 March 1933, Page 11

COMPETITIONS

SKILLTEST WINNERS

The Skilltcst was too difficult for many of you this week, but I do like vou to try to work them out. As there were only five correct solutions. I am letting these share tho prize. They were:—Joan Eglinton, Kay Batcholar, Wallace and Violet Cook and Harold Cookslcy.. The answers, were — Across: Last carp, into, aria, oye, spend, mat, him, lap, net, adopt, row, were, pare, step, sped. Down: heir, any, stem, to, cap, area, rinds, pads, ah, stint, me, laws, cadet, pore, pep, trap, ore, awed.

I'eilding

Dear Hub—Here I am once again to say “hello.” I hope the pets’ parade passed off successfully. I have a pedigree pom and was sorry not being able to bring her along to join in the fun. I am sure there were lots of nice cuddly cats and dogs. We have the two loveliest Persian kittens and tho antics they get up to are simply wonderful until one gets in a paddy and then there’s a fight. I for one, will be looking forward with interest to our special corner in tho page. What a lovely lot of letters last week, Hub. Soon bo needing two pages. Nights and mornings aTe getting chilly now, and it gets harder to leave a. warn bed. In a very few days’ summertime will be over, and long evenings indoors will commence. Then, perhaps we will settle down to knitting etc. again. By ,the way, Hub, what manner of articles do you require knitted? I would like to give a helping hand, so don’t forget me when you are sending out wool, will you. I have just painted a cushion cover and nearly finished working another, so you see I have not been idle. Those who saw the Southern Cross were indeed lucky. We fully expected to see it fly over here but our luck was out. But porhaps Uncle Bob will make it up to us when he is on his world’s tour in his Christmas racer, and call here first. We will promise him a great reception and throng Kinibolton Boad, as that is about the only place whero ho couldn’t kick up the dust, and happens to be a straight road for a mile or two. So you see there is nothing to prevent his racer “going the pace.” Bo a lot more fun than rides on Uncle Toby’s donkeys. Did you have a ride Hub? I can imagine the difficulty you had to keep your staff at woTk. There ere a lot of colds about hero, but luckily I have escaped so far. Somebody said “touch wood,” so I clapped a hand to my head and got a splinter in my finger. Well, I must close now and go hunt up the Cogland fairies. I believe there are three in a big pumpkin in the garden. One popped out of a cucumber yesterday and it had been

growing near the pumpkins. Cheerio till we meet again. Your interested Peter Pan. Cog, Pretending No Pretending, I have not been for a ride on the donkeys. Thank you for your offer, an dyou will not be omitted the next time any wool is sent out. X think, if you wanted to soe Uncle Bob on his tour, it would be best to watch from a good distance so as to he safe if the racer runs away with him.

Woodvillo Doar Hub—How are you getting on? It is a long timo sinco I wrote to you. May I have Aston for my pen name? I have got six game chickens and a sheep dog called Paddy. I have been to school today. lam 81 years old. Here is a riddle. When is a dress like a chair? When it is satin. Prom

Sonia You liavo been missing a long timo Sonia and I am glad to welcome you back as Aston. I expect you and I know the same horse callod Aston, and he is a great pet. Fcilding

Dear Hub—l do not get much time for writing, with homework, fancy-work and lots of other little things to do, but I thought I must manage to squeeze a few lines into the page. I soe Bising Sun has made a good resolution and I hope she will bo able to keep it. I have had two very nice nico letters from her. I have solved the Skilltest again this week but I am not quite sure whether it is right or not. One word does not seem quite right. Mum heard today that HareBell is in the hospital and I am suro all tho Cogs wish her a speedy recovery. Hoping this finds you well and with love to you and all the Cogs, from Jenny Wren

They say it is tho busiest people who have time for everything, so I feel sure you will be contributing to the page quite often. My dear, I do hope HareBell is getting better. Bedding

Dear Hub —I have not written for a long time, but have a lot of nows. Tom Mix i 8 my cousin and my mother taught him to knit. I often go round to Tom’s place to play after school. I have in my garden asters and bluebells and they do look pretty. My birthday is on March. 31. I must close now for it is bed time. I remain our loving Cog, Patricia That is interesting news about Tom Mix. Nasty old Mr Wind has spoilt many of the gardens in tho city. Makino Dear Hub—Our weekly letter and the Skilltests come together again. I have tried to puzzle it out and after trying. I hope it is correct. Our new school will soon be ready now, and we will all bo glad too. Daddy is working away from home now, and wc do miss him. Our harvest festival is to be held on Sunday-. As it is bed time I must close, with best, lovo from your loving Cog, Granny’s Bonnet

What a joyful welcome Daddy will find on his return! That is half the fun of going away. You must tell us all about the new school.

Linton Dear Hub—lt is such a long time since I last wrote to you. As I was not ablo to solve tho Skilltest right through, I am not sending it in. We are busy at school making things for a sale which is going to take place at school sometime this month for funds for the library. Our teacher takes us to a dam swimming every fine day. I have been having a fine time catching white butterflies lately. Would you bo so kind Hub as to find mo a pen-friond please? I had better get ready for school now Hub, so I will say goodbye. I remain, yours truly, Tom Thumb

I hope you mange to do well at your sale of work because it is fino to have a school library, isn’t it? I will ask for a pen-friend for you, Tom Thumb. Bangiotu Dear Hub —We hope you are well. Violet and I have had some great fun this week-end with one of our schoolmates. He was over on Saturday and Sunday to play. Tho inspector was at school on February 23. We are playing cricket at school. Well Huh, I must close ith love rom Violet and Wallace

I can picture the games you would have with your nico friend. There won’t be many more chances for cricket, will there?

Foxtou Dear Hub—lt is suet a long time since I last wrote to you, and I hope you arc quite well. "We have had fine weather lately with a slight breeze. It is not very pleasant at school aftor a long holiday. I went to Wellington for my holidays and I had a great time. Nearly every day I went in for a swim. In the afternoons we nearly always went out for a walk. A few weeks ago I went out mushrooming but got very few, so I have not been out since. Have you had muhrooms this season? The other day I went for a swim and the water was -warm. We have had some examinations at school. I am in Std. V this year. Well Hub, as I have no more now's to tell you I will close now, with love from Comical Bill

We have missed you, Comical Bill. You were fortunate to be able to spend a holiday in Wellington. I am sure you will find Standard V work very interesting. Write again soon. Makino Dear Hub—Just a few lines to accompany the Skilltest which I hope i 3 correct. We are having our sports on Saturday, and I am in for 3 races. We have ten pigeons now and they look lovely. As news is scarce I must close with beat wishes to you and the Cogs. I remain, yours truly, Delphinium I shall think of you today and hope you do well at your sports. I would love to ’see your pigeons. Mangawhata Dear Hub —What nice long interesting letters Mavis and Rebecca Ann write. I have had two teeth extracted and now my gums are very sore; they have been bleeding a lot but when the gums harden 1 will feel much better. We went to a very nice picnic on Saturday. It was the Taikorea Bible Class picnic, and we had a lovoly time. We are watching out for the two sections for the juniors and seniors, and think it will be a very good plan. Well, Hub, I will have to close as it is bed-time and time I was in bed. Hoping thore will be more news next time, and w.th lots of love to all the Cogs and yourself from, Rising Sun Poor old thing! lam sorry about the teeth but I expect you were glad to be rid of them. The juniors will have to look to their laurels, won’t they ?

Palmerston North Dear Hub—Summer is merging into autumn now and some of tho leaves in the trees arc putting on their brown jackets. Have you noticed that the mornings are quite fresh? Winter will soon be smiling his silvery smile. And then br-r-r-rrr —the cold morning rides to school. Wasn’t it a beautiful day on Sunday? Mum and I went for a lovely ride ovor the bridge and came back through tho esplanade. The long waited for inspectors have arrived. We good little girls sit at our desks and tremble when we hear those dread footsteps approaching ever nearer. And when the inspectors do enter tho room we are prim, demure little models; indeed, last year tho lady inspector paid us a beautiful compliment by telling our form mistress when she left that we were “like little puddings!” Ah, we have a reputation! Have you ever felt tho fascination of Shopland, Hub? I love to wander in and out of tho shops and haunt the auction rooms. It may seem strange but prices have a fascination for me. I very seldom miss my Saturday’s shopping. It was so jolly to find myself a Skilltcst winner. When I opened tho morning paper on Saturday it was such a pleasant surprise. Thank you very much. At home we have a snow white cat with eyes of emerald green. With a kingly demeanour he walks about waving a stately tail. But no matter how kind you are to him he is very shy and won’t make friends. Last week my next door chum and I went to a church social and we had a lovely time. Miss Davies, travelling secretary of the Bible Class Union, gave a very interesting speech, tho second part being about the valuo of friendship. Then Dorothy and I cycled home. I remember the first time I cycled home at night. I was alone with my biclcle. I remember too, how slowly I rode and how I kept swerving the cycle now and again to let the reileetion of the lamp fall on some object. Have you ever tried to make spiders out of sealing wax. I bought a stick of the wax about a year ago to make some but, as yet, they are still “in the making.” The first time I came in contact with theso spiders was when I went t.o stay at a farm. One of the boys came dashing into the kitchen with a dangling thing and held it before my nose! A spider! I got such a sudden shock that I fell backwards over a chair and bumped my head. This afternoon when I came home after seeing you I got out Dicken’s “Old Curiosity Shop,” and began to read. I havo become very interested in it, the characters arc 'so veryreal and new. Mr Swiveller is a very educated, witty man, though he is a drunkard, isn’t he? At school we are reading Dickens' "Mutual Friend,” and that is very absorbing. I remember too, my first introduction to “Oliver Twist.” Dad used to read a portion aloud every night and I, who was just about, eight years, would ref use. to go to bed till it wa’a finished. Though I didn’t understand the book I gained the main thread of the story, Oliver Twist was real to me, and I was. so sorry for him. I didn’t tell you that my sister and I got “Smithy’s" and his brother’s signatures. We wrote to the hotel and were very pleased to get them. Once a fortnight we have a conversational period at school when we talk of all the interesting things, such as fashions, sport, literature, .art, science. We all bring newspaper cuttings and study and talk about them then we paste them all in their, respective, sections in a big wallpaper book. It is vory interesting. Tomorrow, Wedncssamc names), and myself, nro all taking day my sister, the “Two Dorothys” (my two school chums who have both the our lunches and playing tennis till the swimming sports. It, will be ripping. Well Hub, I have unfortunately some homework to do. Homework is very interesting when you havo no book Such as “The Old Curiosity Shop” to finish. With lots of love to you and all the Cogs, I shall close this jumbly letter. R.cbccca Ann

You take me back to school days, Bcbecca Ann, with memories of the inspectors to make shivers come down one’s hack. I know the realisation was never e's bad as the anticipation. Don’t I know tho pull of a fascinating book and the impatience one feels when duty calls. “The Old Curiosity Shop” was one of my favourites, and you make me feel I must read it again.

Mangawhata Dear Hub—As I have solved the puzzle out, I will write and. send it in. I hope it is correct, I have been out gathering mushrooms and obtained quite a lot. Wasn’t that earthquake and tidal wave terrible in Japan Hub? We are still milking sixty-five cows. 1 bail up and chango the machines, while my brother strips the cows. On school holidays, I go with my brother right to the back of the farm to put out two big loads of turnips. Wo often go over in the dray to put. them out. ljßvery morning I catch the factory horse, and harness her to the dray. On Saturdays I always wash the bails out while my brother is at the factory. I then ran up to the house to get ready for town. I go to town every Saturday to learn music. I milk every nigat and morning. My little brother Henry had his birthday on Friday and had a cake for tea on Sunday. As there is no more news I will close, with love to nil the Cogs and yourself from Lavender Moon

Feilding Dear Hub, —Just a few lines to accompany the Skilltest which I found rather hard this week. I go to the Convent school and I like my teacher very much. It has been very windy here today and the ground under the apple trees. i 3 covered with apples. Sometimes I visit the hospital and take book's and funny papers to the children’s ward. I like visiting the sick children. ,1 am saving my money to send to the children’s ward at the Wellington Hospital to buy earphones so the children can all listen in to the children’s hour. Aunt Molly of 2YA says there are not enough sets for all the children. Perhaps some other Cogs would like to send, if it is only 3d it would help. I romain, your loving Cog, Tom Mix I am glad you like your teacher' because then you will work well. Your suggestion for the Wqllington children is splendid, and perhaps some Cogs may help, but we find it as much as wo can do to help the children in our own hospital. ' ’

Linton Dear Hub—Being back at school now and in Std; VI, I do not find much time to write to you. I meant to write before and tell you about our school picnic which was held on February 10 at Plimmerton. Wc had a glorious time although it was not a very good day. We left Linton oh the 7.20 train and arriving at Plimmetvon at about 10 a.into spend the time until 7 p.m. when the train left homeward bound. During the holidays a merry-go-round had been erected on tho beach and for the small sum of threepence you could have a very onjoyable ride. Wo spent tho time in bathing, walking and all kinds of things, tho timo being only too short. We were all very tired when it was time to go home, but wc had spent a very enjoyable day. A lot of tho Cogs seem to bo attending the High School this year, don’t they Hub? As there is no more news I will close now. Your loving Cog, Minnehaha You will certainly- bo busy at school this year but wo shall always be glad to receive a note. That day at Plimmerton would bo crowded with happy experiences, I know, and it won't be long before you are preparing for t:io next outing. A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Little Betty was six years old, and she thought she was just a little lady. When she woke up she looked on her bed. Not one thing was on her bed, nnd she put on her clothes arid went downstairs.

There was her father, mother, and nurse waiting to say “Many happy return's of the day.” Then they each gave her a present. “Oh thank you verymuch,” said Betty. “What would you like for your breakfast, Betty dear?” asked her mother.

“A nice brown egg, please,” Betty replied. While they were having breakfast Jane appeared. (Jane was the maid). "Many happy returns Miss Betty, and the gardener wishes to see you.” “All right Jane, toll him I will see him lifter breakfast.”

After Betty bad had her breakfast she ran out to sec Boy. “Many happy day's, dear Miss Betty,” he said.

“Wait a minute and I will show you a present from me.” Then he led her away into the garden, and showed her a pretty little patch of flowers. “Oh thank you very much!” said a

very happy girl. "Now,” said Boy, “run along and see Jane. She wants you.”

So Batty ran straight to Jane’s room, saying, “Did you want, me, Jane?” "Yes, dear,” Jane replied. “Look behind the door nnd see what you can find."

It was a dear baby kitten, “Oh, how kind you all arc,” cried Betty. At tea-time Betty cut her own cake which her mother had made. Then Jane and Roy came in to join them, and that, night a very happy little girl went to bed. “THE GUIDE CORNER” Test No. 2.

“THE THREEFOLD PROMISE” Oil my honour I promise; that I will do my best — (1) To do my- duty to God and the King (2) To help other people at all times. (3) To obey the Guide Law. THE SALUTE Full Salute, with right hand to hat. ,3 Fingers upright, thumb and little fingers bent and touching, elbow in. Half Salute. The same, with the hand raised as high as the shoulder, used when out of uniform, or without a hat. The three fingers held up reminds the Guide of her threefold promise.

WHISTLE SIGNALS A long blast; Halt —Silence —Alert — Look out for next signal, or Ceace. A short blast: Attention. A succession of long blasts: Go out—Go farther away or Advance —Extend or Scatter. A succession of short blasts: Rally-—Close in—Come together —Fall in. A succession of short and long blasts alternated: Alarm—Look out —Bo ready. Throe short blasts followed by one long blast. Leaders come here.

HAND OR FLAG SIGNALS Hand or flag held high and waved quickly from side to side, at full extent of the arm means —close in, rally, come here. Hand or flag pointing in any direction means— go in that direction. Clenched hand or flag jumped rapidly up and down several times means —run. Hand or flag held straight over head means —stop, halt. When a loader is shouting a message to a Guide some way oil, the Guide, if she hears what is being said, should hold up her hand level with her head all the time. If the. cannot hear she should stand still, making no sign.

THE FLAG The cross of St. George of England is a white flag with a red plus cross; of St. Andrew of Scotland a blue flag with a white diagonal cross; of St. Patrick, Ireland, a white flag with a red diagonal cross. The right way to fly the flag is with the broader white stripes at top, next the staff. If flown upside down it is a signal of distress. If at half-mast a sign of death or mourning. The Union Jack is the National Flag of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, being made up of the old national flags of England, Ireland and Scotland. In 160 C King James VI of Scotland who was also James I of England, added to the flag of Scotland a red plus cross with a white border to represent the flag of England. Thus the Scottish and English flags were blended to form the first British Union flag. In ISOI a red diagonal cross, to represent the flag of Ireland was added to the Union Flag, making the Union Jack of Great Britain and Ireland, as we know it today. It is called the “Jack,” either from “Jacques,” the nickname of King James who started it, or more probably from the "jack” or “jacket” which knights used to wear over their armour to show which nation they belonged to. (By Paddy The Guide).

Palmerston North Dear Hub—At last we have found out the writer of those lovely letters —“Kcbccca Ann.” She gave herself away. I was very pleased to be able to spend an extremely enjoyable weekend at home. I found great pleasure in looking up old acquaintances and friends, noticing the changes in the gardens, going visiting, welcoming the pets. Wasn’t the Sabbath day beautifully sunny and “summerified.” Everything seemed so quiet and peaceful in that happy Kaitawa valley —noone seemed arousod, and ell that could be heard was the sweet titterings of birds, baa-ing of sheep, moo-ing of cows, dogs barking, and an occasional car flying by. Not a cloud was to bo seen in the azure heavens ,and the lark, trilling a beautiful song, seemed a mere dot against the blue. It was lovely to lie among the soft, green grass, taking in all that beauty, and listening to the babbling stream, winding through well-filled paddocks. Oh! if I had the gift of writing poetry, I am sure I could have filled pages.. I left for home in the late afternoon, and really I have never enjoyed a cartrip so much as that one. Speeding along with the cool breeze fanning my face I watched with increasing interest, the ever-changing landscape. From Kaitawa to Pahiatua town, the hills arc severed with bush, which makes bright splashes of green against the almost dry ground. Over the banks creep twining creepers, dainty, fairylike ferns, and thick undergrowth. I am afraid my pen won’t describe it, but the bush scattered around, with lofty pines rearing above them at intervals, and the undergrowth, made a pleasing spectacle. On passing through Woodvillc, I saw such a lovely little black pony, the pet of a lucky little girl. We passed many happy holidaymakers cycling home from tho “Ballance bridge beach.” There were stiK many gaily-clothed people on the sand by the gurgling river at the Ballanco bridge. Passing through the Gorge, I noticed tho pretty Koromiko gracing the roadside, with its dainty white and mauve blooms. Isn’t tho bush extremely pretty on the roadside banks? One part especially I thought very pretty was just as wc rounded one of tho many corners. The sun’s warm golden rays gleamed on the murmuring, cool, darkblue waters, making it sparkle and twinkle like thousands of fairy agnt.s. Towering, sheer from tho water’s edge, up to tho heavens, was a huge hill, or part of one. The bottom part was papa, but as it rose, she bush became thicker, and down the centre ran a small stream, gurgfir.g and laughing ~fc some secret joke. Tho tiny waves flashed and glittered us they caught the sun’e rays, and when they rcuheo.l the river-bed silver spray danced. While passing through Ashhurst, I fell in love with two dear dogs—one a stately, handsome Alsatian, being led along on a leash —the other a super-cilious-looking, but pretty little cockerspaniel, with bright black eyes, full of mischief, and a wee black pug nose. He was strutting along after his mistress looking, as it seemed, disdainfully at the various terriers and other dogs which ran around tho streets. After reaching the summit of the Raumai hill I gazed enraptured at the valley below. It reminded me of a song we had at school —“The Valley Lies Smiling Bofore Me”—Winding through the verdant fields was the murmuring, eversecretive river, gleaming as it caught the sun’s rays. On the far side rose undulating hills. Some were covered with bush,, but many had white, woolly sheep as their guests. Rea-roofed homesteads were scattered around, with sil-very-grey smoke rising from nearly every chimney-stack. Along one road pretty Jersey cows wended their way, placidly chewing their cuds. Coming from my brothor’s place into our city, it was simply delightful. It was nearing sunset. As the roads were fairly 'straight wo whizzed along—there’s nothing better than speeding along in tho cool of the evening. Suddenly King Sol decided it was time for bed, so down he popped. Oh! what a beautiful change. Around tho now distantbleu hills the heavens changed from azure to gold, verging off to orange and lemon. The tall pines forming an evenue along tho road seemed suddenly to become much darker. Now and again I caught patches or orange gleaming between tho boughs. It did look pretty. Gradually a few stray cloudlets drifted across the sky, slowly and gracefully, as beautifully-dressed ladies in a mannequin parade. They seemed as proud, too, of their gay frocks, of orange, yellow, red and gold. As we sped along we passed many wenrylooking farm-labourers, evidently homeward bound after a strenuous day’s work. On nearing Palmerston North, we noticed that tho sunset glows gradually faded, and twilight set in. The city light's twinkled one by one, till the whole city seemed one gay fairyland of gleaming lights. I was extremely hungry after my trip, so made a good meal. Today, Monday, we had the Inspectors at High School. The event I am looking eagerly forward to is our school garden party, which is on the 15th, and commencing at 2 p.m. Tho fid tickets arc very stylish, having our school badgo on them, and arc to be pinned on to your coat or frock. Have you seen “Maid of the Mountains” Hub? It is supposed to be very good, and I am hoping to sec it. Wo have been having many good games of tenins at school. It’s a grand game, don't you think? We are also having great fun, learning to float, at swimming. Our asters arc looking well — such beautiful shades; they are really wonderful. I saw some beautiful zinias the other day—for sale at a fruit shop, and I couldn't resist buying some. Oh Hub!, you should have seen the beautifully delicate shades. We guides are going for a hike next Saturday, so I’ll tell you all about it next week. We wore to have gone this Saturday. Coming over from home, wc passed Mi'ss Hands and some Rangers, near the Ashhurst Domain. They had evidently been for a bicycle ride. About the “Guide Notes.” I have some very interesting stories about Guides and Scouts, which you may like for the Page. Every Monday at recess quite a number of Cogs gather round the Page to discuss the letters. I was praising “R-ebccca Ann’s” letter when, on turning around, I found her sitting beside me! Well, dear Hub, I must now ring off, as it is supper-time. I am, your loving Cog. Mavis

A KNITTED PENGUIN Knitted animals are always considered tho best kinds of toys for small toddlers, partly because they cannot break them, and partly because they aro soft, and cannot hurt the child. For a penguin you will require:— Materials: 3oz. of black 4-ply wool, 2oz of white 4-ply wool, and loz of yellow 4-ply wool. No. 10 needles and two amber-coloured beads for eyes. With the black wool begin at the back and cast on 40 stitches and knit 4 rows in stocking stitch, in the next row increase at the beginning and the ond of tho row.

Next row purl. Knit 18 rows of stocking stitch. Repeat tho la'st 20 rows twice. Increase at the beginning and end of the next row. You should now have 48 stitches. Purl tho nextrow. Work 10 rows in stocking stitch. Knit 24: put these stitches on to a spare needle for one sido of the head. Knit the other 24. Next row purl. Knit 2 together at the beginning of the row and make one at the end of the row. Next row purl. Knit to last stitch, increase in the last stitch, purl. Repeat the lest two rows over again. Decrease at the beginning and end of next row. Purl 2 together at beginning and end of next tow. Repeat last 2 rows four times. Cast off. Pick up the stitches from tho spare needle and work to the other side of the head. Purl 24. And then in the next row increase the first stitch and knit the last 2 stitches together. Purl. Increase at the beginning of tho row. Knit to end. Purl, and proceed to make the head in exactly the same way as tho side you have completed. With the black wool cast on 10 stitches and knit 4 rows in stocking stitch. ‘’lncrease at beginning and end of next row. Purl. Work 6 rows of stocking stitch and repeat from * twice. Knit next row. Purl noxt row. ’'Decrease at beginning and end of next row. Purl. Repeat from * until 4 stitches remain. Cast off. For the breast: Using white wool, begin at the lower edge on the little white vest and cast on 58 stitches. Knit 4 rows of stocking stitch. In the next row increase at the beginning and end of the row. Purl. Knit 4 rows of stocking stitch. Repeat last four rows twice. Knit 20 rows of stocking stitch. ♦Decrease at beginning and end of next row. Purl. Knit 4 rows of stocking stitch; repeat last from * twice. “Decrease at beginning and end of row. Next row purl two together at beginning and end of row. Repeat from “' 4 times. Cast off. With yellow wool make the beak. Cast on 16 stitches. “Knit 3 rows of stocking stitch. Next row. Purl 2 together. Purl to end. Knit. Purl. Repeat from * again. “Purl 2 together at beginning and end of row. Knit. Repeat from * again. “Purl 2 together at beginning and end of row. Knit. Repeat from * again. Cast off. Make tho other side of the beak to

THE BATTAK BOOK A little book of magic is at present waiting for some wise person to solve its mystery. It is a Battak book or spells, found in tho interior of the great Eastern Island of Sumatra, 25 years ago, and now in tho possession of Mr Ashlov Gibson, an authority on the East Indies. The book, which is really a long con-certina-shaped strip of very thin bcat_ on bark, is “bound” between two loose boards of cardboard, inscribed with strange mark's and signs, and held in position by a ring. It consists of 104 pages. Tho upper half of each page contains weird figures and symbols in red and black ink. Tho lower half is in mysterious writing made by some island witch doctor 200 years ago.

There is one man who can read some of tho Battak book. Ho is a learned anthropoligist at Leyden University, in Holland. But lie cannot read all of it, and as ho does not even understand that part which ho has been able to decipher, his wisdom is not very helpful.

There are two smaller Battak books in the British Museum, and ono in tho possession of an English lady. Neither she nor the museum authorities know the secrets their treasures contain. Thcro may be sound herbal medical knowledge in the book, as well as fearsome accounts of tho innumerable forest demons which afflict the life of the Battak folk. The Battaks are a people scattered in the uplands of Sumatra. Like the Achinese, they have always maintained a fierce indcpendance. They once had an unenviable reputation as cannibals, but they have been reclaimed from this unpleasant habit by the missionaries of the German Lutheran Church. match. Make tho wings with black wool and cast on 6 stitches. Knit 4 rows of stocking stitch.... Increase at beginning and end of the next row. Purl and repeat from *-4 time's. Knit 2S rows in stocking stitch.: “Decrease at beginning and end of next row. Purl Knit Purl. Repeat from * again. -- “Decrease at the beginning and end of n.ext row. Purl and repeat from * 3 times. Cast off. Make another little black wing, and then you make 2 white wings in exaotly the same fashion, and these white wings are the linings for the black wings. Make another little piece in white wool. Cast on 14 stitches and knit 4 rows of Stocking stitch. “Increase at beginning and end of next row. Purl. Repeat from “ until there are 22 stitches on your needle. Knit 22 rows of stocking stitch, “Decrease at beginning and end of next row.

Purl. Repeat from * four times, Cast off.

To make up: Take all the pieces and pin them to the ironing shoot, and then with a damp cloth and a hot iron, press them. Do not stitch them. Make the head up and sew in the white front, Stuff the body well with kapoc. Sew the last piece you made at tho base. For the feet, take 5 pieces of wire about 34inches long. Tic them together about 2 inches from the end. Make these wires resemble a webbed foot, and then darn in and out of the wires with yellow wool until they aro all completely covered. Push the other ends into the body and sew well.