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[43-Angrier
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32-Support
83-biseased
affirmation
18 Point of compass
(abbr.)
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rowing 3-Flourished
Agony
VERTICAL (Cont) 10-A very amall draft 11-Ensare 13-Verbal |14-To earn sa staar
profit
17-A wonder 20-A large sa-duck, 22-Chlef of the evil'
spirits 24-Parinit 25-Baris) (sbbr.) 27-Average
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Sixth, to the English throne, the Court forsook Edinburgh for Lon- don. This, too, is the form used by Scott, Stevenson, and practally all the beat, Scottish writers to ["The Universal Health Restorer," the present day; and now with "The Great Physician dawning Scottish literary renais- Within," by Sister Venisance, the old tongue has taken Cooper-Mathieson; published on a new lease of life. by The Universal Truth Pub- lishing Fellowship, of Austra- lia, price 7/6.]. This is written by who styles herself as A Divine Metaphysician or to put it in simple language, a Faith Healer. Her book is a statement of her religious beliefs as a Faith Heal er, and she has such a masterly way of expression that we can un- derstand how she will succeed in convincing many readers that her beliefs are right.
We are
a woman
all familiar with the many types of Faith Healers, and there is no doubt that they have done much good in certain direc- tions, but they often will not ac- knowledge their limitations, but cloak them with startling state- ments of supernatural powers which they claim are given them by God. In cases of hysteria and of the fear of nervousness, and imaginary disease present, Faith Healing. autosuggestion and byprotism all have their place, but Sister Cooper Mathieson goes further and at the end of her book she gives a list of diseases
which she claims to have cured in
one year, without drugs or opera- | tien, simply by the "Laying on of Hands," and by prayer. The fol lowing are a few of the diseases mentioned,
cured: Appen dicitis, gall stones, heart diseases, clets on the brain, and epilepsy, cancerous growths and tumours,
etc,
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But that is not all. for she claims to have raised the dead and gives a detailed account of the event!
all
The authoress states that disease is the result of our own sin and that the cure lies in our own hands. By becoming pure in heart and mind, evil thoughts and actions, which are the causes of disease, will be driven out of the aystem and it is up to the indivi- dual so cleansed to remain su by his own effort.
Result of Selfishness Some readers might be startled to learn that selfishness produces tumours; impatience is the cause of fevers and skin
diseases: cancer is the result of last for
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"A Subaltern's War" (Somme, 1916--Ypres, 1917).
By Charles Edmonds. 7/6 net. (July). The principal contents of this book are detailed accounts, written shortly after the event, of two infantry attacks in which the Jamieson's Famous Work
author participated as a platoon Over a century has elapsed since and company commander. For ob Jamieson published his famous vious reasons the names of the Etymological Dictionary of the persons and units have been alter- Scottish Language; but though a ed, but otherwise the story is remarkable achievement
its entirely true. As ar historical and time, even its latest edition is very personal document this book will defective, in vocabulary, phonetics, find many readers. (Peter Davies).
much new and etymology, and material has since been gathered.} "Trailing the Tiger" By Mary For the last twenty years a small Hastings Bradley. 12/6 net. group of Scottish scholars and en- (August). Here is a tale of travel thusiasts have been quietly at work, among the trackless jungles of and their labour, the results of Indo-China and in Sumatra. While which have already been published, tracking the elusive tiger Mrs. in part in the transactions of the Bradley's party had ampla oppor- Scottish Dialects Committee, are tunities for the study of the cus- now about to culminate in a long toms of the matriarchal tribes of cherished project-the publication add to the book's, appeal. (Apple- Sumatra, and many photographs of a great national dictionary. The plan is to gather together all the material at present scattered in several dictionaries, word lists, and mond Fleg. Freely translated into "The Well of Weeping." By Ed- dialect studies, and, after ita scientific treatment by philologieal experts, to present it to the nation in one comprehensive whole. The completed work will not only help to preserve the old native tongue for future generations, but will incidentally, throw much valuable light on the traditions, custome and habits of thought of the Scottish people:
Wealth of Material
In order to ensure a thorough in- vestigation, the whole country (ex cluding the Gaidhealtachd or Gaelic speaking area) and portion of Ulster as well, was some time ago divided into districts corresponding roughly to counties, each with supervisor and a number of volun- tary workers, who collect character- istic words and illustrative sentences
ton).
Limited edition of 750 copies (of English verse by Humbert Wolfe: which 490 only are for Britain) signed by author and translator. 30/- net.
(July). The author of the much-discussed "Life of Moses" has written a long poem, partly narrative and partly dramatic, in which а genuinely prophetic inspiration is claimed. (Gollancz),
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"Fools' Purgatory." By Aylmer Hunter. Crown 8vo. 7/6, net.) (July). This novel tells of many foolish people and of one very wise one, the latter a caustic, whimsical old lady who dominates from a dis- tance the destinies of her unruly descendants. (Murray).
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By Edward Step, F.L.S. their respective districts. These are written on slips of uniform size volume of a highly successful
nature book and sent
includes all the to headquarters, where
Orchids which are indigenous to they are carefully filed. With all the British Isles. this wealth of material in hand, the introduction on what Orchids are An informative i time has come to move forward. is included. (Warne). The Scottish National Dictionary Association has just been formed, with Lord Meston of Agra and Dun- nottar as Honorary President, Sir
Barns Federation, as
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A recognised authority. His and with many distinguished names,
treatment including Mr.
of the subject ja Ramsay MacDonald, the Duchess of Athol, the Marquess book is fully illustrated with draw- essentially a practical one, and the of Aberdeen, the Earl of Elgin, Sif Robert Horne, Sir Donald Mainga and diagrams. (John Lane). Alister, Sir George Adam Smith,
"Fruit Culture." By H. C. Davidson. 3/6d. Mr. Davidson
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gold and consumption is the aftermath of lack of spirituality. No doubt certain conditions of the mind are found in connection Mr. John Buchan, Mr. Charles Bentley 8/6 net. This cheaper "Trent's Last Case." By B. C. with diseases of the body, for a Murray, and Professor Grierson of edition of a very famous detective person who is physically ill is Edinburgh, among its vice-pre-story is now to be issued for the often mentally ill also, but the sidents; whilst many authoress's statements are certain- Scots or descendants of Scots in the welcome. (Knopf).
prominent first time, and will be assured of å ly bold and sweeping, when she explains all diseases in this man.
ner,
Surgery and molern medicine are condemned as the work of the Devil, and this makes really amusing reading.
Another startling statement is the fact that a child who was "unwanted" before birth will de velop eventually into a suicide or a murderer, owing to the state of the parent's mind, before birth, on the embryo!
instead
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In closing, may we add that the Latin adage, "Veni, Vidi, Vici," which The Truth Centre has taken for their matto has been translat ed as Life, Love, Light, of the correct interpretation, Came, I Saw, I Conquered."
If this book is read with an open mind it will be found to contain much of interest, and one will feel bound to admire the Au- thoress for having the courage of her religious convictions.
SCOTS DICTIONARY
LONG CHERISHED PROJECT IN HAND
The scheme announced for the production of a. great Scottish dictionary is bound to commend it- self not only to residents of Hong Kong of Scottish birth or descent, but to all who value the contribution made by Scotland to the develop. ment and prosperity of the Com- monwealth It is a common error, even among Scots themselves, tò regard the old native tongue as a mere dialect of standard English. In actual fact, Scots is no more closely allied to English than Dutch
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Dominions and the United States are also supporting the scheme. The Scottish Dialects Committee continues to act 33 an advisory committee to the new association, and in order to place the enterprise The "Five Queer Women" whose on a sound financial basis, a finance committee has been formed, consist- ject of the book of that title by careers and characters are the sub- ing of business men interested in Walter and Clare Jerrold (publish- our old language and literature.
Appeal to Patriots
ed by Brentano's) were certainly out of the ordinary and ahead of The production of a Seottish their times. Aphra Beatt and national dictionary, is, of course, no Suzauná Centlivre were pioneer ordinary business enterprise, and women playwrights, while Mary de the association issues no shares. la Riviere Manley, concocter of In spite of the immense amount of chroniques scandaleuses, was the voluntary work done, the cost of subject of much gossip in her time. producing, and more particularly, Letitia Pilkington, known to
a work of of printing
such readers of Swift, and Eliza Hay- magnitude is bound to be heavy wood are better known, but the (the total has been roughly esti- authors have something fresh to mated at not less than £15,000) and say about all five of these pioneers, and the success of the undertaking de- who, despite persecution pends on the hearty co-operation of calumny, did so much to clear the patriotic Scots and those of Scottish path for the
women writers of sympathies the world over.
Any-to-day,
one interested in the scheme should apply for full particulars to Mr. Another study of unusual women W. Grant, the Scottish National is "Before the Bluestockings" pub- Dictionary Association, Ltd., Train-lished recently by Allen & Unwin. ing Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland.
You Dizzy?
The author, Mrs. Graham Wallas, has collected six delightful studies of some remarkable women of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries-Hannah Woolley, Lady: Chesterfield, Lady Masham, and others who won a share in the in- tellectual life of their times.
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The popular. "Soldiers' Tales" Series is to be augmented by two narratives of soldiers in the Great War-"A Subaltern's War," by Charles Edmonds, and "My Seventy-Five" by Paul Lintier. Previously Messrs. Peter Davies have confined this series to narra- tives of wars not more recent than the Napoleonic, but with the ru- vival of our own War as a subject. for literature it is considered fitting that the heirs of Mercer, Coignet, and Bourgogne should tell their
to Flemish, Danish to Swedish, or Does Cranking Make Portuguese to Spanish.. The two languages, that is to say, are derived from the same sourc, but have been Then your liver needs attention, tales. moulded by diverse influences, geo- and your best remedy is Pinkettes, graphical and political. Though the dainty. Ittle laxative liver re- there are several distinctive Scot gulators, which set such troubles talent among the new members of There is a great deal of literary tish dialects; there is also a right in a single night. Pinkettes. the House of Commons. For standard form, which is descended are just as good for your wife as instance, Mr. Edward Marjorl from a Midlothian dialect, in the for yourself, for, taken when banks, the new Conservative Mem same way as modern standard Eng needed, they keep the digestive ber for Eastbourne, has completed lsh is descended from a Midland tract in clean and healthy condi a life of Sir Edward Marshall Hall;} dialect, and which was the language tion, thus ensuring cheerfulness, The author has had full access to spoken at the Scottish Court from breath sweetness, and a clear Sir Edward's notes and letters, and the eleventh century (when it super- skin.
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