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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-04-19, Page 2M THX’RSIMY, Al’BIL 10tl>, 1034 SHINING PALACE by Christine Whiting Parmenter SYNOPSIS Nora, adopted daughter of James Lambert, indulgent old gentlemen has decided to marry Don Mason, who Jacked stability. Nora’s mother ran away with a singer who later deserted her and on a deathbed wrote a leter to her husband James Lambert. He came and took her daughter Nora to his home. Now he is anxious to protect Nora from such a mar­ riage when Nora insists, he agrees to give Don a year’s trial in busi­ ness under his son, Ned Lambert, who like his father has a poor opinion of Don. Goaded by Ned, Don is trying desperately to be­ come a business man. Ned and Don had a final disagreement com­ ing to blows and Don left. He and Leonora were married immediate­ ly and left for a shack in Maine belonging to an artist friend of Don’s. THE STORY "Like it, my dear? I’ve a nest of small red tables, too. Beautiful, all of them. And somewhere ’round is a piece of flawless cloisoonne that’ll make your eyes shine. I found it in Tokio—pure rose du Barry, with a flight of butterflies spanning the entire bowl. Got it for almost noth­ ing, too; though I’ll asmit that chair you’re worshipping left me without a single yen! "And see here, girl ’’ He was pry ing up a box cover. "When I first saw this candelabra it was the prop­ erty of a Russian nobleman, a post­ war exile. It’s said to have belong­ ed to a Czar of All the Russlas, though you may season that story with a grain of salt. I bought it part­ ly because it’s such a beautiful ex­ ample of Russian brass; nut princip­ ally because the grand duke (or whatever the poor guy was) looked There!” He held aloft an stun- hungry. eight branch candlestick!. "A ner, isn’t it?” ‘Oh, Don!” breathed Nora, am almost glad the grand needed nourishment!” Don laughed, laid down the ure, dived into a corner for another box and stared at it, puzzled. "Wonder wliat’s here. I seem to remember some Venetian glass, and —By George! I’ve completely forgot­ ten the jade pendant We simply must dig up that pendant, Nora, for you can wear it now, not wait, as you’ll have to for these other -things •until we’re old, and wrinkled and settled down. Somehow I can’t just see us settled down, darling.” "It wouldn’t be so bad to settle­ down with possessions as beautiful as these to keep us company. What ■on earth are you producing now, Don? Don’t try and tell me it’s a jade teapot! It is? Well, you must have been in funds wnen you pur­ chased that!” Her husband smiled, seated him­ self upon a packing case and. an­ swered, eyes dreamy with reminis­ cences: "You’re quite mistaken. I bought this teapot of a most gentle­ manly bandit, during mat Chinese rebellion in which I had the luck to figure; and paid him what amounted to ’bout six-fifty of our money. It was loot, of course; but I ar­ gued that since some one was des­ tined to. get a bargain, it might as well be I. Isn’t it a marvellous bit of carving? The thing belongs . to some museum, I suppose; but it’s yours, lady, if you care to keep it!” Nora reached out, lifting the piece of jade with reverenve. "What I can’t understand,” she said after a pause, "Is why a man like you, with no home and no de­ sire for a home, should spend his money collecting things of this sort. What makies him, Don?” "Love of beauty,” replied her hus­ band promptly. "If strong enough, my dear, the love of beauty will ac­ count for almost any crime. Didn’t I steal my very wife from her adior- ing if unreasonable father, simply because she was so beautiful I could not endure the thought of a long life without here?” "But she won’t always be beauti­ ful,” the girl reminded him. ".She will to me,” Don countered. "Beauty is more, so much more than skin deep, Nora. I wasn’t referring to that patrician nose which you’re so proud of, or your level brows, or those starry eyes that transform you into a sort of dream come true; but to something intangible—something deep down within, dearest; the thing that made you relinquish a fortune* for a tramp like me. There!” he ex­ claimed, slipping lightly from the packing case, "that’s orr my chest. I’ve wanted to say it for a long time and was too shy." "You shy?” scoffed Nora; but the eyes she lifted to him were indeed stars. "And now,” said Don, "I’m going to find that pendant. Jade is a sym­ bol of virtue to the Chinese, you know; and unless my eyes deceived me I bought the thing from ah im­ poverished coolie (more loot, I fear) It’s lovely enough for that most vir­ tuous He Nora book! that bow in dancing school. But you have aroused my curiosity regarding the pendant, Don. Where shall we look?” They found the pendant: a thing of such rare beauty that the girl de­ clared she should regard it as her wedding’ gift. They found an ivory from Belgium; and a vase from “I—I duke treas- of wives—my own. made her a formal bow, and retaliated And you must have learned 'Yon talk like a THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE -■ Dresden so feminine and dfiinty that Nora laughed at the thought of a mere man buying it. "But I bought it for my wife,” ex­ plained Don soberly. (She must have | been in kindergarten at the time,” "While her husband, a kiddie of eleven, toured Germany alone?" ask­ ed Nora, rising to put the teapot back in its case. "This jade is too valuable to be left here indefinitely, Don. What shall we do with it?” "Ship it to Ven’s studio in New York. A friend of his looks after things while theyre abroad. He’s got my rugs. I couldn’t leave here for fear of moths, you know.” "Rugs!” gasped Nora, sinking limply into the priceless chair. "On top of all these treasurers d:o you possess rugs?” "Only three, lady.” Don spoke as if confessing a grave fault. "But rugs if you must know the bitter truth, are my pet weakness; and the three in question—well, wait till you see them!” His wife drew in a deep breath of astonishment. “Is there anything more?” Don had to laugh as ne responded; "Books, my dear. Too many of ’em to unpack here. I lose my head completely when I go into a book­ store: and unless you want your children to go barefoot, Nora, you must lead me gently but firmly away from such temptation.” She smiled; then after a moment ____ _____ _______ _ ____ _____ observed thoughtfully: "I seem toj the place a few months earlier, was have married a most surprising in- > forced to smile at her changed attl- dividual. But why, may 'I inquire, when father was probing your de. porable lack of bank balance, didn’t you mention these treasurers you've collected?” The young man stared at her eyes widening. "Dio you know, dear girl, such a proceeding never occurred to me. That may have been Decause I have- not regarded these things as proper­ ty to be disposed of in an emergency They seem a part of myself. Nora, because each one recalls some mem­ ory I wouldn’t exchange for any amount of gold. But I confess to being rather dumb, all things con­ sidered. Your father has a' nice taste hmself. He would have pressed.” Don’s voice was rueful, and" Nora’ promised: "We’ll impress I’ll makfe the most of tiiese assets in my next letter.” For despite James Lambert's con­ tinued silence, Leonora's chatty chronicles of her own had been^.un­ failing. They seemed to bridge the gap a little—to bring him nearer. "And" to know that sie knows we are well and happy, is something, isn’t it?” she asked Don wistfully one day in late September. "It’s a great deal—to a loyal soul like you,” he answered and turned away because the momentary sad­ ness in her eyes had hurt him. ‘Come on, Nora," he- called with cheer from the porch five minutes later. "Tide.’s out. What say we tramp a mile or two on the hard sand?” It was an hour later when they discovered the stable oeyond dunes. It’s ugly cupola, with tiny windows of red, amber and purple glass caught Nora’s eyes, and turn­ ing inland they explored what once had been a home site. "House must have burned,” said Don, looking into a gaping cellar hole now overrun with fireweed. "A pity the barn didn't go, too, Nora. It’s a blot on the landscape.” "But the view from here is glorius Come and see.” Nora was standing before the stable door. "It’s queer the owners didn’t rebuild after liv­ ing in such a heavenly place.” “lAnd queerer,” grinned Don, his eyes lifting to the cupola, "that those gay, enticing windows have escaped the stonethrowing prowess of siOme small boy. In a village the same tempatation would have been fatal— to the windows, I mean!” “I never could understand that destructive trait in the youthful male,” said Nora. "That’s only because the youthful female can’t hit a target if she tries, my dear. Gosh! Nora, you’re right about this view. I never saw a finer stetch of ocean. It’s a big barn, isn’t it? This doesn’t look like farm land, either. Well, we must be get­ ting on if we’re to return via the post-office and finish our supper be­ fore dark.” The postmaster produced one let­ ter. Nora’s heart quickened as he held it out, quickened until she saw* ’ the foreign stamp. "Is it from Mr. Venable?" Don nodded, tearing it open eag­ erly, for once unmindful of her dis­ appointment. He read it, sauntering along the village street, his wife’s hand on his arm preventing him from colliding with trees or light poles. He smiled as he read—chuckled—-lost to every­ thing save this message from his friend; and for the moment Nora been im- liim yet! the i ! Qtyf Exrtrr ©nueu-Aliunratr Established 1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning at Rxeter, Ontario YOUR HIDDEN TROUBLE IttCdmpleie elimination of body wastes exists to a far greater extent U?an is generally realized. Even people with the Sost regular habits often suffer from this condition. Incomplete Climjna- “OJ? ,a .why you often feel weak and weary, of suffer headaches and indigestion, Tho Bure W correct this condition is to follow the Andrews Rules of Health. Eat moderately, uet enough sleep, fresh air, and exercise to eatisfy your body—and, often or twice each week take a bracing, sparkling glass of An­drews Liver Salt., Andrews Liver Salt will keep you in the pink of condition by helping Nftturo to keep your system in thorough work- Iftg fttact Your druggist sells Andrews in titfty g* Joo ana fiOc add the now, largo bottle, 75c. Sole.Agents; John A, Huston Co., ttd., 1 g felt strangely shut out—forgotten. Then Don turned, and she saw that his eyes were shining with some awakened interest. "I just skimmed through the thing, he told her happily. "I’ll read it aloud soon as we reach the shack. Ven writes a bully letter. He wants us to join them in Italy next month, Nora. Says there’s no end of things I could do and write about-—knows an English editor who's keen for that sort of stuff and will pay well for it—says that Constance wants to know"—Don grinned at the thrust —"if I’m still oblivious to the neces­ sity of filthy lucre! What do- you think, of the plan, darling? How does a winter.at Capri appeal to you You’re sure to fall for Ven and Con­ stance and the youngsters. And they will love you, Nora. They’ll bow right down and worship or I miss my guess. We’re foot-loose now, I can’t perceive a single reason why we shouldn't do it. Let's go.’’ And Nora, who was beginning to suspect a good and sufficient reason for staying home, looked into her husband’s eager face, lighted once more with the love of roaming that was so much a part of him, and an­ swered gamely: “Let's!” On a crisp October day some three weeks later they sailed .for Naples. Despite a promise of winter in the air, Nora left the "shack” almost reluctantly; and remembering the dismay with which she had regarded tude. But it was home tio her now. When, the girl asked herself, and with just cause, perhaps, would they have another. Don absorbed in eager preparations for the new adventure,* felt no re­ grets-—no visible regrets, at least. This hurt Nora a little, foolish tho’ she knew the hurt to be. Perhaps, she mused, her husband wiould feel dif­ ferently were he aware of the-secret she was guarding. But it must remain ‘a secret until they got away. On that Nora was resolved. Otherwise Don might sense her ridiculous dread of starting out for a foreign country at just this time—might even insist on changing all their plans; and that, she argued, wouldn’t be fair to ' ‘ After all, hadn’t .she married "soldier of fortune” with her Wide open? Hadn’t he known never he happy tied to a nomef there was no sane reason why shouldn’t go. If she had a mother, to be near her here—a sister—but there was- no one, not even a father as things stood now. Why should she care? And like a beacon light, its cheer­ ful rays piercing the fog, was the steadying thought of Constance Ven­ able. Leonora was pondering on this one afternoon when she tramp­ ed alone up the deserted beach. The shack was in order, ready for their early departure in the morning. Don had accompanied Jim Perkins to the station with their luggage, (“Such swell luggage, darling.” he said gleefully, "thanks to your father for sending on those steamer trunks!”); and Nora, overcome with what she considered an unwarranted attack ot homesickness, was .making a gallant effort to walk it off. Yes, she was thinking as she watch­ ed a gull dive gracefully down In search of sustenance, there would be Contsance Venable. Don had told her so much about the older woman that she .seemed a friend. Gontsance had had four .children. -Philip-, the youngest, had been born abroad. It was silly to worry, even for a min­ ute. Connie yould tell her what to do, of course/ Nora moved softly, not wishing to disturb a flock of sandpipers hurry­ ing along in the wake of a receding wave; but at her cautious step they seemed to sense some danger, lifted their wing and "like the famous ladybug,” thought the girl whimsi­ cally, "flew away home.” Watching their swift, sure passage she found herself envying those oirds a little. They recalled some words she must have heard in childhood. A verse out of the Bible, wasn’t it?” “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man hath no where to lay his head.” him. this eyes he’d And they How true that was of a vagabond like Don! And how long, wondered Don’s- wife had those old, old words lain dormant in her brain, waiting to stir at the .sight of a flock of sandpipers flying to shelter? Nora turned toward the dunes wishing (although she couldn’t have said why) to gaze -on something less restles than the sea; conscious that nostalgia still had the upper hand. Somehow, it must be vanquished be­ fore Don returned. Their last honey­ moon supper must be a happy one— happy for both of them. "But i’m pretty tired and should­ n’t have walked so far,’’ she told herself as the stable they’d explored not long before came into- view, it’d varicolored cupola windows spark­ ling like jewels in the sunlight. There was a seat in front of the old barn; a pew from some abandoned church. Why not rest mere a while -—feast her eyes on that matchless vista of curving shore beyond the bay—got back to her calmness and then go home to Don? What a beautiful place! Nora breathed deeply the sweet scent of balsam. 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(Continued next week) i Anderson-Squire A wedding of much interest took place Wednesday, at high noon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James ■Squire, Woodham, when their elder daughter, Alda Louise was united in marriage to Howard Roy Anderson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert An­ derson, of Washington. Rev. W. |M'- Lovegrove officiated. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was exquisite in a gown of white French chiffon, white picture hat, . shoes and elbow-length gloves to match. She carried a sheaf of Tal­ isman roses and maidenhair fern. ; Miss Violet Squire, sister of the ■ bride was bridesmaid in glacier green crepe with white accessories , and carried carnations. Mrs. Squire ' mother of the bride, wore black crepe and Mrs. Anderson wore* a gown of brown crepe, both with lace trimmings. The bridegroom’s was at­ tended by his cousin, Mr. Jiohn Cold­ ham, of Washington. During the signing of the register, “The Garden | •of Your Heart” was beautifully , rendered by Miss Violet Gamibrill, of Exeter, who wore summer sage green chiffon with sand accessories. Miss Gambrill also played the Bridal . Chorus by Lohnegrin. The groom’s gift to the bride w«s a neqkllace of! ,< genuine rock crystals co the brides­ maid a gold compact, to the grooms­ man a gold watch chain and to the soloist and pianist a silver Rhine­ stone set bracelet. After the cere­ mony the bride led the way to the dining-room, followed by the im­ mediate friends. The table was at­ tractive with daffodils centred with the bride’s cake. The color scheme' throughout the room was in yellow and white. Misses Pearl 'Harris, Nora Oke, Beatrice Dayman and’ Edith Earl, cousins of tbe bride as­ sisted. Mid .showers of confetti the happy couple left for Toronto', Nia­ gara and Buffalo. For travelling the bride wore an altar o.r rose crep'e dress, rose hat, grey tweed coat with wolf collar and grey accessories to match. 'On their return Mr. and •Mrs. Anderson will reside in Wash­ ington, Ontario. The groom is pro­ prietor of the general store. Beecham’s Pills strengthen the stomach, impart tone to the liver-and bowels, restore appetite an.d free you from sick headaches, biliousness, constipation and indigestion. Beech­ am’s Pills are the family laxative— safest—best—cheapest. At your druggist 25c. and 50c. woodhAm The Easter nieeting of the W.M. S. was held in the auditorium of the church on Thursday evening. The meeting was -open and the husbands and families were- enter­ tained. The president, Mrs. H. Squire and 1st vice president, Mrs. Hazlewood presided. The meeting opened With singing and Rev. Mr. Stewart led ih prayer. Mrs. Foster sang a solo, "Step out for Jesus,” The Scripture lesson whs read by Mrs. H. Squire. A few business mat­ ters were discussed and the foll­ owing program was given: tions by Shirley Squire, Parkinson, Russell Morley, Switzer and Billy Ogden; solos by Dorothy Hazlew.ood and Velma iMi'lne Squire "Little a dialogue, by several girls, Room", given by Mrs, Hazlewood was much enjoyed gave a short talk and a hymn and benediction by lM;r. T,lios. Gunning closed the meeting. All were invited to the basement where lunch was served by the ladies and a social time was enjoyed, reclta- Eunice Jack piano Squire; vocal solo by Mrs, Pullen; pliano duet, Gladys and Mrs. Gunning; song Sunbeams” by three girls; 'Waiting for the Doctor* A reading "No Mr. Johnston RATES—Farm or Real Estate tor sale 5Qc. each Insertion for first four insertions, quent insertion, tides, To Rent, Found 10c. per 1 Reading notices Card of Thanks vertising 12 and Memoriam, with extra verses 25c. 25 c. each subge- Miscellaneous ar- Wapted, Lost, or line of six words. 10c. per line. 50c. Legal gd- 8c. per line. In one verse 50c. each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Professional Cards AM7 H I UH H I feAXAXAAAAXA* GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, *6. Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vaiflt for use of our „ Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL JAMES ST. C. G. I. T. The regular meeting of the C. G. I. T. was held at the home of Miss Kathleen Lawson on Tuesday even­ ing. Laurene Beavers scripture and played an tai; Ardys McFallg gave and Grace Strange gave teresting story on Mrs. C. J. Stewart gave an interest­ ing demonstration on “How to -Set a Table.’’ All business matters were discussed and the meeting was closed by singing “Taps.” The next meeting will be held at the home of M’iss Gladys Stone when the Hensali C. G. I. T will be their guests. CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c LOANS, INVESTMENTS INSURANCE Office: Carling Block, Main Street. EXETER, ONT. At Lucan Monday and Thursday read the instrumeu™- a reading a very in­ Edith Cavell; Dr. G. S. Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.S, DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the New Post Office Main St., Exeter Telephones Office 34w House 84J Closed Wednesday Afternoons Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST REPORT S. S. NO. 9. BIDDULPH The following is the report of the Easter examinations of S. S. No. 9, Biddulph. 'Sr. IV—Reta Isaac 73; Leonard Smith 64; Jack Blair .'54. Jr. IV—'Jack Mahon 73.; Bob Blair 58. 3rd .class—Birdine M©Falls 74; Hazel Langford 68; Beryl McFalls 66; Betty MacDonald 58. 2nd class—Marjorie Smith 75; ILeone Hodgins 70; Freeman Shol- dice 64. Lillian E. Kennedy, teacher REPORT OF S. S. NO. 2, STEPHEN The following is the report of S. S. No. 2, 'Stephen for the winter term. , Sr. IV—Marguerite Wright 80; )M'arjorie Wright 78; Doreen Baker 69. Jr, IV—Ted Wright 8'5; Morlock 74; Ruby King 64; Rollings 62. Sr. HI—Jean Jones 8'5; Yearley 76; Grace Hill 67. ffr. Ill—(Matthew Morlock) 60; Bryce Mack 55. 2nd class—Harvey Hodgins 77; Doris Wright 75; Bernice Dhulster 73; Raymiond Dhulster 72: LeRoy Rollings 63. 1st class—Viola Rollings 71. Pr.—Evaline Mack 79; Mary King 76; Teddy Jones 72; Orville Rollings 72. Jr. Pr.—Roger Dhulster. Dorothy Kyte, teacher Burma Chas. Rhina Atfer an illness of eight week®, Amelia S. Brown, beloved wife of Frank Gibbs passed away at her home in Clinton. In April 1903 she was- united in marriage to her be- -reaved husband. One son'and one daughter survive. END PAIN—Soothe SORE HANDS by Rubbing in WESTERN FARMERS’* MUTUAL WEATHER INSURANCE CO. OF WOODSTOCK THE LARGEST RESERVE ANGE OF ANY CANADIAN BAL- MUT­ UAL COMPANY DOING BUSINESS OF THIS KIND IN ONTARIO Amount of insurance! at Risk on December 31st, 1932, $17,880,729 (total Cash in Bank and Bonds $213,720,02 Rates—$4.50 per $1,000 for 3 years E. F. 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