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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-06-21, Page 6THURSDAY, JUNE 21 St, 1934 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE SHINING PALACE YOUR GREY HAIR UTtfe Exeter ©intrfl-Abnuratr Established 1873 and 1887 SYNOPSIS by Christine Whiting Parmenter Nora, adopted daughter of James Lambert, indulgent old gentlemen has decided to marry Don Mason, who lacked 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 daughtei' 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. I-Ie and Leonora were married immediate­ ly and left for a shack in Maine belonging to an artist friend of Don’s. They have since lived in Italy during the winters and one year in ‘ articles Africa where Don wrote for magazines. THE STORY right, urged the woman, glad to be of service to these friends of her beloved Venables. “You’ll find a theatre three blocks ■down. It’s a cheap place, opened only a week ago; but it’ll do to get warm in.” “Sure!” agreed Don “and a lurid picture won’t hurt old folks likie us” The wind sprang up again as they started out; and the sun, discourag­ ed, retired behind a. cloud. “I guess three blocks’ll be about enough.” Don laughed as they duck­ ed their heads against the weather. “Those Italian winters have spoiled us, Nora; but I hear we’er- liable to fry in Arizona. That’s one place I haven’t been yet, my dear, and I’m crazy to see it. There’s our theatre ahead now. Looks cheap all right. I net the snows packed solid behind that false front roof. There’s weight to this snow, Nora. I hope—■” What Don hoped was lost gust of wind that faidly blew into the lobby of the theatre. “Perhaps we’d better go back,” gasped Nora. ’’The wind is certainly getting worse. It wouldn't surprise me if it stormed again.” “Me, either; but your completely out of breath, dear.. Let’s get in­ side and rest for a few minutes. It will be easier going home with the wind at our backs1, you kn-ow. can sit in the last row, Nora, ‘'That’s ain them We and slip out any time we’re bored. You need to rest after that fight with the elements.” This was sane logic, so they went inside. “Looks as if all the kiddies of the neighborhood bad come in out of the storm,” whispered Don as they eyes grew aceu«tomed to the dimness “Why didn’t we think! to bring the boys?” Nora smiled. Don always regret­ ted his sons’ absence when other children were in evidence. She said, softly: “They’re better off where they are. There’s such a crowd and the air is1 terrible. Why;—Why what Her voice rose a little. Her head lifted. Nora later was to remember that she had thought herself ill be­ cause the whole building seemed to tremble and the roof looked as if it were crumbling up, slowly. The most curious sensation, a sort of chill ran over her—all in a second, of course, for Don was already on his feet holding her wrist in a grip that tortured. Just as they reached the lobby the crash came. And then a cry went up behind them—a cry that was to ring in Nora’s ears for months like an protect 'They Teady a throng of morbid onlookers had gathered . . People (Oh, for­ tunate people) were pouring out of the doomed theatre . . . Policemen dozens of them, it seemed' to Nora, sprang up like magic . . Firemen were there, trying to fope-off space pushing them back. It was then that Don, who- had been stunned into a horrified silence roused himself with a convulsive shudder. He turned to Nora—.looked down into her upturned face—star­ ed at it curiously that she grasped his arm, crying: “Thank God we safe, Don! Oh, both safe!” And still he An ambulance where beyond screamed. A man pushed by them, wild eyed, dishevelled. Above the tumult a child’s terrified voice cried out: “Mother! Where’S' my mother?’ Don said, still staring down with that extraordinary gravity: “But I must go back, Nora. Those children —that might be ours-—-I’ve got to help. You must go home now, darling. Go h-ome to the little boys. They need you . Don’t you see that —that I got to help?” Before she could say one word, he stooped—kissed- her—was gone, elud­ ing the quick grasp of a fireman— unheeding the shout of protest from another. Those feet, those buoyant feet which had borne Don so joyous­ ly on his adventures, were him now on still another, him swiftly, lest they falter Nora was standing there later when they brought him Three hours of horror—three hours of numbing cold—three hours of torment. He was the last to come, his broken body carried tenderly by two firemen. Nora, close to the ropes cried out at sight of him: “Don! Dearest! I’m waiting for you. I—I am here, Don!” He heard! Nora knew that lie had heard. His head moved a little. Something that tried valiantly t’o be a smile, flickered from one grave mo­ ment across his face . . .A sounded. A voic-e: “This way Room for another here . . The ambulance swallowed while Leonora struggled to get . . . swallowed him . . . bore him away . . . She reached out trembling from head -to foo-t. 'She touched the wet arm of a fireman. “Please, can you tell me—is—is he . . The man wheeled—faced her. “You mean that feller we just brought out, lady? He’s hurt bad. Stayed under tihe balcony for hours trying to free a child that was pin­ ned down. Time and again he was told to quit—that any minute the balcony *was due to fall—-but he just stayed there—kept on working. And not five seconds after he passed the kid to safety the thing collapsed. Tough, ain’t it? It took three of us an hour to uncover him. Say! I take off my hat to a guy like him! I never saw—My God, lady Is—is he anything to you?” “He—he is my husband,” said and then suddenly rent and tore the dear bur- gen tly down ' thank God we are are looked at her . . . . gong sounded. Some­ th© r-ope a women bearing bearing 3 hours out gong Bill. him near Nora proudly; conscious of pain that her, yet not forgetting den she carried, sank into the drifted snow. On an October evening nearly 3 years later, James Lambert went slowly up the stains to a room that Martha Berry called “my parlor”. It was a pleasant room with crisp white ruffled curtains at the windows, and a scarlet square covering its centre table; a room as prim and or­ derly as Martha herself, yet with a liome-like quality about it, too. It was here that both Ned and Nora had brought their childhood troubles to be smoothed away by Martha’s gentle he did James Nora’s This- was Martha’.s birthday, James never forgot the date, partly because . it was Ned’s birthday too, and years' ago they had celebrated the event together; partly because it was his habit to remember the anniversaries which most men forgot, Martha was not quite well, and the fact troubled^ him, She had been the prop and ( stay of the household for so many years. She had ren, and, James little smile, had They must take It sounded she thought, a.wful and terrifying wave of from a single throat . . were in the street . , . Al- saddened this faithful woman as she . grew old. The door of Martha’s parlor stood , wide open. She was expecting him. A fire burned in tihe small -coal grate and his accustomed chair was wait­ ing by the hearth. Martha was wait­ ing, too. Her work basket and copies of a churchly weekly which usually occupied the centre table, had been put away to make room for a diss- play of birthday gifts; a vase of roses from 'Carinne and Ned; a cake, her name in fancy pink fronting on the top; a gilt basket filled with stuffed dates; gray knitted bedshoes gloves, two books and a lace-edged handkerchief, obviously yellowed from being laid away. James, glancing at the table, knew that he was expected to exclaim and admire. When it came to birthdays Martha was something of a child. Now, though she looked up with her customary smile of greeting, he saw the unmistakable trace of tears. It was a distinct shock,' Never before had Martha’s clear grey eyes been clouded. He said, tiespite his inner perturbation: “Happy birthdays,- Martha!” and producing a .small, white package from his coat pocket, presented it. Martha said, as she had said on- every previous occasion of the same 40rt: “You shouldn’t have done it. Mr. Lambert,” and proceeded to un­ tie the cord with the eager fingers of one who was very glad he had! Those fingers trembled as she held aloft the beautiful gold chain- wi-th its drop of flawless amethyst whicn ; was James Lambert's gift. (Save for i a watch which Nora -had given her I years before, Martha had never -own- | ed so valuable an ornament. Regard­ ing her closely, James saw 'that she i was thrilled; though all she said was to repeat: “You shouldn’t have done it, Mr. Lambert. When can- an old woman like me wear so fine?” “Every day,” he answered, pleas­ ed that the trinket had made her smile. “That’s what it’s for, Mar­ tha. And now what have we 'here?” He moved toward the table. “Have­ n’t you fared even better ual?” This was another stock and Martha answered: “I deed! My roses came early morning as they always dio. bring was a little fellow and we had our cakes -together, here in my parlor. The books are from my nieces, Clara and Isabel. Now I’ve more time to myself I enjoy reading. Cook made the cake as usual; and the other girls gave me the beds-hoes and that •handsome basket -of stuffed dates. Help yourself, Mr. Lambert. A stuf­ fed date ought not -to 'hurt anyone. The gloves- came from my niece Clara’s husband (he’s a glove sales­ man now, than- us- t emark, have in- this They to mind thd days .when Mr. Ned and gets a discount) and paused. James, bending table, had lifted the haiiid- a silence Miss Nora Martha's -bless her loyal heart! — ■since not men- hurting hand. It was here (though,f not suspect the fact) G.-L' Lambert, during .the years of absence, had brought his. mothered his child- admitted with -a mothered him -too. care that nothing Do You Get Proper Rest? Are you otie of the thousands who toss and turn, roll from one side of the bod to the other, night after night, and cannot get refreshing fest, and get up in the morning feeling as tired as when you went to bed. Worry and excessive mental activity are generally the cause of this condition, and before you can get back to normal it is necessary to build up the nerve system. For the past 40 years Milburn's H. & N. Pills have been restoring new nerve force to weak, rest­ less, nervous, run down people by building up tho system to health and strength. Ask your druggist about Milburn's X So W. tills. Wburhs P HEALTH k^RVEPllJ^F Martha above the kerchief. There followed before the woman said, gently, her voice trembling a little: “The hand­ kerchief is from Miss- Nora, Mr. Lam­ bert. It came this, morning.” If a bomb had exploded in MarJ- tha’s- parlor, James Lambert would­ n’t have been- more startled. 1-Ie ■wheeled (about, exclaiming in aston­ ishment: “Nora! You say this hand­ kerchief came from Nora?” f Martha nodded. *■' “Sit down, Mr. Lambert. Though it may not be my place to speafc -of it, you’re all of tremble, has never forgotten old birthday- though in other years, since- she went away, sir, I have tionecl -her gift fo^ fear of you.” The woman arose, went I small bedroom, and returning with a package wrapped carefully in tissue ' paper, sat down once more and re­ sumed her narrative. “You see, sir, it happened this way: When- Miss Nora was only a wee 1 girl she asked what I wanted her to give me for a birthday present, I 1 said, ‘-Get me a nice 'handkerchief, . Child, one that’s a bit fancy for all ■ mine are plain -and when I italke tea ■ at the minister’s next week I must * dress up.’ I said it in fun, sknow-—as a sort,6f joke; but child got one- of my maids to take her to the five and ten cent store, Mr, Lambert, and she bought me a handkerchief—a fancy one as I be­ lieve you will agree. I have it 'here,” Martha -had been slowly untying tho tissue-wrapped package. It con- tainei. James saw, a pile of neatly folded handkerchiefs. From the top she lifted one with a bright pink border. She spread it out. iSome- thing supposed to be a pansy -em- broidei'ed in garish Shades- of red and purple, adorned each corner. James Lambert stared at it; but as he remained silent the woman said: “Her taste has improved as she grew older.” “Which was indeed fortunate,” re­ torted James, surprised, even iti that tense moment, to find his long dor­ mant sense of humor still talivo, (Continued next week) into her you the can be restored to it’s NATURAL COLOUR without the use of a dye oi’ tint ANGELIQUE GREY HAIR RESTORER is made from roots and barks and restores the ORIGINAL COLOUR in the NATURAL way, at the same time giving the hair it’s natural, healthy lustre Price $1.00 per bottle SOLD UNDER A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE To keep hair and scalp clean use ANGELIQUE SPECIAL SHAMPOO 25c a bottle W.S. COLE Published every Thursday mornln* at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION—$2.00 per year la advance. FOR SALE BY HAIG WESTERN FARMERS’ MUTUAL WEATHER INSURANCE OF WOODSTOCK THE LARGEST RESERVE ANCE OF ANY CANADIAN UAL COMPANY DOING BUSINESS OF THIS KIND IN co BAL- MUT- Oc- Lot 1% for (21563) CLYDESDALE STALLION Dark bay; Jace, nigh off fore and hind legs white, born May 19, 1918; bred by David E. Roy, Staples, Ont, Enrolment No. 416. Inspected .on tober 193K3, and, passed. Monday, leaves his own stable, 2 2, Con. 13, Hibbert, goes north miles and west to Ed. McKay’s, noon. Thence west and south by way of White School to Walter Madge’s tor night. Tuesday, west to- the 2nd Con. of Hay, then south to Earl Campbell’s for neon; then south to Louis Johnsi for night. Wednesday east to Larry Taylor’s for noon; thence east and north to Jack Simp­ son's for night. Thursday, goes, east to Orville Sawyer’s for noon; thence north and west to 10th Con. Hibbert to Albert Hey’s for night. Friday, west and south to his own stable for noon and night. .Saturday, east and south to the1 Boundary and west to l.is own stable for noon where he will remain until the following Monday morning. TERMS—$1'0' to' insure a foal payf­ able on Jan. 1st, 19i3l5. All mares- must be returned regularly. Acci­ dents at owner’s risk. ---- WM. COLE, Prop., -Cromarty, Ont. . ANNUAL JUDGING COMPETITION TO BE HELD IN SEAFORTH. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd The eighth annual Live Stock and Household Science Judging Compe- • ticions will be held in .Seaforth, on - Friday, June 22nd under the- su-per- . vision of the Huron 'County Branch of the Ontario Department of Agri­ culture. The 'Competition is open to boys and girls of Huron County who are 2 6 years of age and under. The girls will be -required to judge classes in Nutrition, -Clothing , and House Furnishings and contest­ ants must register in the Seaforth Town- Hall, by 8.30 a.m. -The entry fee for each girl is 25c. The boys will -be required -to judge two -classes- each of Horses, Beef Cattle, Dairy -Cattle, Sheep and Swine, and oral reasons are to be given -on five classes. The- entry fee for each boy is 25c. and entry must be made at the Agricultural 'Grounds .Seaforth -by 8 >3-0 a.m. In both competitions the prize- list is divided into a Junior and (Senior section- Any -contestants- who ‘have never judged b-efo-re do not compete against those who have won in prev­ ious competitions, therefore, all have an equal chance ,to win trophies or cash prizes. Suitable silver trophies and cash prizes will be -awarded, the 'high con­ testants in both competitions and any boys or girls in the 'County who- are interested should write to the On­tario Department -of Agriculture, in Clinton for a complete prize list. All boys and girls are -cordially invited to -take part in this annual, competi­ tion. STEPHEN COUNCIL The Council of the Township of Stephen met in the (Clerk’s office, on Tuesday evening, the 12th of June, 1934, at 8 p.m. All members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read an adopted. Tenders were opened for haulin gravel on the divisions advertised and contracts awarded. •A letter from Mrs. Nancy Ravelie complaining that her property is being damaged as a result of the water cutting away the embankment and .she asked that the Council take some action to avoid further dam­ age. It was moved by Edward Lamport and seconded by Roy Ratz that the -Clerk write the Township Engineer, Mr. G. A. McCubbin to in­ vestigate the matter and report to the Council what lrei considers .should .be done. <Ca.rried. Moved by Roy Ratz and seconded by Edward Lamport that the follow­ ing pay-sheets and orders bo passed: Lawrence Hill, road 4, $161.80; Clayton Sims, road 5' $158.00-;'Lome Finkbeiner, road 8, $253.52; Albert Regier, road 9, $1.3'5'; Isaiah Tet­ reau, road 14, $12.40; M, C. Sweitz­ er, road 15, $12.80; Roy Holt, road 20, $5.60; John Rollins, gravel $29r 80 Herbert Beaver, ditto $24.38; John presz'cator, ditto $34.3'0/; Pres­ ton Dearing, ditto $6.75; Sandford White, ditto $8.63; John Wein, dit­ to $9\00; Joseph McKeever, road 11 $14.68; total $733.01. Orders— Municipal World, supplies $12.90; Canadian Bank, of Commerce, collec­ tion charges $2.20; Treasurer, Huron, Indigent patient, $27.10, Carried. The Council adjourned again in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the 3rd day 1934, at 1 pan. Herbert K, Either, Clerk ONTARIO at Risk on $17,880.72Q Amount of Insurance December 31st, 1932, Total Cash in Bank and Bonds $213,720.62 Bates—$4.50 per $1,000 for 3 years E. F. KLOPP, ZURICH Agent, Also Dealer in Lightning Roils and all kinds of Fire Insurance TORONTO MARKETS PRICES HOLD STEADY ON CATTLE MARKET Trading is Active and Holdover Only 800 Head Monday receipts on Toronto Market Cattle :.............................. 3,800 Calves................................... 1,0 3 0- Hogs .................................. 1,420 Sheep and Lambs ........ 1,880' Fairly, active trading on the cattle division enabled the 'Toronto Live Stock Market to clear out the first session of the week Monday with a holdover of approximately 800 on a run of 3,800 head. Prices on the di­ vision held .steady at last Thursday’s hogs,close. Calves cosed firm; sheep and ambs steady. Choice weighty steers closed at $5.50 to $'5.85 for good and at $4 for common. Butcher cattle moved within a range of $4 to $5.25, while good cows sold from $'3,150 to $3.75. Bulls sold steady at $2.7-5 to $3.25. Fed caves ranged frof $15' for -com­ mon to $6 and $6.25 for choice. Store cattle trade was dull through­ out the day. 'Calves moved readilyi with sales ranging from $3.75 to $6.51. The latter price was made on a few choice Tli.e bulk of the choice vealers so-ld from $5.75 to $6. The hog division, after an unsettled -opening, closed unchanged at $SJ5 0 f-.o.b. for bacons $3.85 off truck and $9.25 off-cars. Lambs were steady at $9 for -.choice and at $6 to $7 for culls. Sheep were also -steady at $1 to $2.50 cwt. according to quality. Manager— “What’s the idea of sitting ont here absolutely silent for five minutes?” Saxaphonist—-“That was a request number.” MORE MILES FROM THIS STURDY TIRE RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for first four insertions, quent insertion, tides, To Rent, Found 10c. per ] Reading notices Card of Thanks vertising 12 and Memoriam, with extra verses 25c. 25c. each subse- Miscellaneous ar- Wanted, Lost, or line of six word*. 10c. per line. 50c. Legal ad- 8c. per line. In one verse 50o. each. 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