Our family of three are enjoying good health, and we have during the days of war denied ourselves nothing. Only the meateaters here in Germany experienced the cares of subsistence. We had wheat, oil, vegetables and fruits in abundance, so that we could even dispose of a part to others. Cream could not be had, and as yet is not obtainable, but one can easily dispense with that.

Our business is booming! Not even in the days before the war were we so successful— in fact never since the business began. So it is with many other branches; but again on the other hand many also were discontinued.

The wish expressed by you to us, in one of your letters, has been realilzed, namely, that "It is our wish that care may never enter your home-only peace, joy, felicity." We can thus inform you of but contentment and happiness.

This spring we acquired a piece of land consisting of three acres of virgin soil, to be utilized for horticulture and truck gardening. We have already been actively engaged on our land, and harvested an abundance of vegetables and early potatoes, so that much of it was sold. The garden work gives us great joy, and in October we intend to plant 146 fruit trees and many berry bushes.

Along the edge of our property flows a beautiful clear brook, so that shortly we anticipate taking our Easter dip on our own

abled.

We, mostly women, with but a few of the men at home, have conscientuously carried on the work at the Center, working harmoniously, and placing our faith and trust in God.

Now that our male members have returned, and many new members are added, we number over 100 persons in this town alone.

Think of it, since January my companion is leader of the society here. It had been the wish of many that he accept this position, but he also being among those compelled to give his energies in service, was engaged for two years. It appears as if a great blessing rests on his work in this center. Not only that the gatherings are well attended, and that many new members have been announced, but also much money has flowed into the treasury, so that we could make it possible to send eleven worthy members to the Gahanbar at Leipzig, which gave great joy to the participants.

One thousand marks were utilized for this purpose. Altogether there were thirty-two persons present from the Hanover Center at the Gahanbar.

These wonderful days again have shown us the power of the tie that binds. In addition to these 1000 marks it was possible to also place at the disposal of our dearly beloved Father David, 1000 marks.

means an honor always to be compared with the prodigal son. The Savior would rather we follow in His footsteps of righteousness. Let our fare be simple, making a selection of vegetables that will give us a good salad for lunch or dinner and prepare enough of vegetables that are suitable for baking, adding what doughgods appeal to one's taste. There are always some fruits to be procured to meet our breakfast demands, while steamed wheat or cornmeal will be sufficient as a morning dish. Those who prefer rolled oats should use it slightly toasted. Dried fruits may be used, although they require hours of soaking before steaming. As most fruits are sulphur cured it will be necessary to wash them with a lye solution or soda, otherwise they will fail in their mission to perform the desired effect.

VOICE FROM HANOVER

Dear Master-It is two years since we have heard from you personally, and since reading in a newspaper that mail can again be sent to America with safety, I naturally hasten to send you the good news that we all are well, and all the members of the Society, likewise.

We believe you will be pleased to know that all our male members, actively engaged in the war, have returned well, and none dis

every two hours, making it a point to always swallow the last mouthful. Three grains of borax to a cupful of lukewarm water will suffice.

Two-row barley and rye make a delicious drink. Take two parts of barley and one part of rye and soak for two days in enough water to cover the amount above one inch. Allow to sprout, by which time all the water is absorbed. Roast in a moderate oven, watching it every ten minutes to keep it from burning; at the same time stirring. When a golden brown allow to cool. To each pound add two ounces of roasted dandelion root. Set with cold water as you would Santos coffee and bring to a slow boil, allowing to boil a few more minutes, then serve. The finer you grind the grain the more instantaneous the beverage. Pouring boiling water on the powder will give you an instantaneous drink. Such roasted preparation should not exceed five cents a pound, and as we call such a drink Wisdom Coffee there is no doubt about it but that after a few weeks' use you will admit it is the means unto wisdom and wealth, with good health thrown into the bargain.

The high cost of living is surely a blessing to many and should be encouraged until man learns the fact that we are not here to spend our life in wasting substance, for it is by no

improper digestion or incorrect breathing. In either case it is well to atomize the nasal passages with three drops of oil of eucalyptus to a wineglassful of water; also atomize the throat and make it a point to drink before meals a tumblerful of hot water containing either three drops of oil of eucalyptus or the equal amount of any preparation that helps to heal the membranes.

When afflicted with a cold or cough avoid all cereals and stimulants. Use largely fruit juices (hot) and baked vegetables. Use for drink, lemonized flaxseed tea, made with two teaspoonfuls of flaxseed to three cupfuls of water brought to the boiling point and allowed to simmer for ten minutes. Strain into cup containing the juice of one lemon and brown rock candy to sweeten to taste. Drink as hot as possible, breathing the steam of the steaming cup. Where rock candy cannot be procured, take a few pieces of loaf sugar and set into hot oven to brown. Use the sugar while hot.

True molasses added to slippery elm tea will be found beneficial in all pulmonary troubles.

In most cases of membranous troubles the use of borax will be found sufficient. Snuff up your nostrils dry borax every two or three hours and gargle with a borax solution