HINTS FOR THE SAILOR 1 Do not leave the canoe in the sun—it will buckle and crack. 2 The sail should be about midway between the bow and centre seat. In Figure 3 the front seat is actually too close to the bow end. 3 If balanced correctly, the bow of the canoe will not touch the water. 4 Use the rito for the body of the canoe, as it is more flexible, and not likely to crack when handled. 5 If you study the diagrams you will find that the centre seat should be slightly longer than the other two. 6 You may streamline the cuts and shape of your canoe as much as possible, as this all assists with its speed. S. M. Mead NB. FOR BETTER LEVERAGE FIBRE FOR KEEPING SAIL UPRIGHT SHOULD BE TIED TO SEAT NEAREST STERN. SEATS WILL BE BETTER OF WOOD. THE FINISHED FLAX CANOE

WHO INVENTED ICE CREAM The ice cream of former times which, as its name indicated, was made of cream, is very old. The Chinese made it 600 years ago. But the modern ice, made from custard, was invented by accident by Sadie Johnson, Negro cook at the White House, during the Presidency of James Madison, and her reward was a night in gaol on charge of poisoning her master's guests. When a party was cancelled, she placed some custards in an ice-box to cool, and forgot about them until the next function, two days later. She did not know she was serving ice cream, and the first guest who tasted it did not know either. ‘Poison’, he shrieked, and the terrified Negress was immediately arrested. The party ended in turmoil. The President's wife, curious, had a cautious taste of the custards when the visitors had gone. She was thrilled by their delicious flavour. Sadie Johnson was now released from gaol and given a rise of five dollars a month. The frozen custards were soon all the rage in the White House. Before long every embassy was serving them, and the new delicacy was on sale in cafes and shops.—The Standard.