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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-07-12, Page 2THURSDAY, JULY 1934 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ■ SHINING PALACE by Christine Whiting Parmenter SYNOPSIS Nora, adopted daughter of James Lambert, indulgent old gentlemen has decided to marry Don Mason, who la bed stability. Nora’s mother ran away with a singer who later deserted her and on a deathbed wrote a leter to her husband Janies 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. They have since lived in Italy during the winters and one year in Africa where Don wrote articles for magazine,s. THE STORY called. I was don’t remem- it; but I re- Janies asked, YOUR GREY HAIR Qtye Exeter ®tmea-Aiinnrate Established 1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday niornini at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION—$2.00 per year Id advance. RATES—Farm or Real Estate tor sale 50c, each insertion for first four insertions. 25c. each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words. Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line. 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It was daddy found' it; and it’s a magic carpet. That’s why mother wouldn’t sell it to the rug man from Boston. “You see, Daddy, can lie here and look up at it, and then he (Ueniielm- bers things—like the queer place he found it in and', o.li, you ' ’speriences he’s had in foreign coun­ tries. It makes him »happie|u. No one would sell a magic carpet, would they?” “I suppose not,” said James; and thought: “What was it Nora told' me about memories?” “It’s veiry old,” went on his name­ sake. “Older than I am; and so was Mother’s d’mond that came way from South Africa.. She and Daddy were on their way home with it when I was bonm. Did you know I was born on the high seas?” “You were!” Nora had never writ­ ten about that. “Yep. Mother was sort of expect­ ing me, but she thought I wouldn’t come till they got to England. Dad­ dy says I’m the. only fellow he ever knew per—personally, who was born on the high seas.” “When I get back,” he pinomised, “I’ll show you the watch tower if— if you’re, young enough to climb a ladder. I’ve got to run now and find Mother . . . Oh, I forgot!” He turned ait the door, evidently re- meniibeiri n g her m an n eils: make yourself at home.- “Tihanks,” smiled his grandfather “I believe I So Nora’s father was left alone in her shining palace.” the fire, letting his eyes roam slow­ ly around the “ball room.” It •an unusual .room, a .room of ordinary b'eauty; yet James i never seen anything just like curious blending of poverty riches.. In one corner- stood a baby-grand piano. He. was glad that Nora had kept up her music, but—a baby- girfand', when the stuffing was com­ ing out of that old chair. Incongru­ ous. Evidently thrs improvident couple believed in spending when there was anything to spend. That rug now—that bit of cloisome—the Russian candeltebm on 'fhel mantel. Only real money could procure such things. ■The old man moved forward, passing ,hiis hand ovejri thle. lacquered chair, the motlier-oif-pearl inlay ■shining d'iinly. Leonora had written him about 'that chair at the very first. Something her husband, had wanderings. FOR SALE BY W.S. COLE kind fir* men were carrying him; but he was hurt so hard lie could­ n’t answer when she a little boy then so I her very much about member one thing!” “What was that?” as the child looked up in expecta­ tion of the question. “It was next morning. A lady came and told us that mother want­ ed us., We jumped right up and ran into her and daddy’s room and mother hadn’t got up yet and what do you suppose was there beside her?” “I can’t imagine!” “A baby! We thought Santa Claus was going to bring her, but she couldn’t wait for him. It was my little sister Iris!” “Iris!” At something in the old man’s voice liis grandson glanced up, puz­ zled. “Yep. It was my grandma’s name It’s the name of a flower too, and daddy says my little sister’s more like a flower than anything he ever saw, ’cept mother. But we boys don’t think mother’s one bit like a flower. She’s too useful.” “Weil!” said Janies. The Nora he remembered might have been liken­ ed to a ’lower, but she surely was­ n't useful. “Don’t you think Iris is a pretty name?” queried the «ioy. “Yes, yes,” Janies murmured, but hardly knew what h* was saying. A vision 'had come to him, a picture of his sheltered, luxury-loving litble Nora standing for hours, perhaps at that scene of tragedy . . .snow drifting against her face . . . wait­ ing . heart W.C.T.U. Convention 5tli with sessions Murray, was off and afternoon president, Miss The convention start with Rev. A. E. El- MORE MILES FROM THIS know- Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association “I’m not going to plied James. “How sonny?" “I’ll be six and ■be-fore very long,” answer. “What’s James, doing a hasty tai arithmetic, failed to said: “Th*-n you must “I'm James Lambert in the boy. grandpa, but I’ve never seen him. It’s sort of funny not to know your own grandfather, isn’t it? But I’ve heard a lot about him and seen his picture. It’s on mother’s desk. Do you know, if you weren’t so old and didn’t have so many wrinkles you'd look something like him. That’s queer isn’t it? Gee! here comes the: postman! I hope he’s bringing moth­ er’s cheque'.’’ Eyes on the eager echoed this hope; but rier merely tossed out the old man saw with that his grandson tears of disappointment as he picked it up. “Was it a big cheque?” The question was a kindly effort to conversation. “It was enormous,” replied the boy, and swallowed. “It would buy two tons of coal, and coal’s expen­ sive. Last winter we burned wood and mother gOL pretty tired tending the fires. Daddy said he couldn’t stand seeing her do it. Besides, now he 'can’t move fast, any mors he's awf’ly cold. Days when the wind blows off the ocean he doesn’t get warmed up at all. I’ve got to go now mister but you sit there as long as you want to. It’s our rock.” “Thanks, sonny; but I think I’ll m}ake a little call on your mother.” The child’s face lighted. “Goody! We don’t have much company. If you’ll put your bag this side I’ll help you carry it.” “It’s not heavy,” James told him “Why—why can’t your father move fast any more?” “Because he’s lifted his head James seemed to man standing in his own doorway. [ automobiles. And it wasn’t, he mu.s-' “Motherb ’ ’ .............. ’' _ times. It’s one o’f out best favourite j-sure, the casement windows gave it| were at a movie and the roof sort Poss'esse<l a ceiritiain of caved in and lots of folks were . hurt and killed, children and their fathers and mothers too. That’s sad isn’t it? Well, daddy grabbed moth- y^w of the er and got her out all safe; then lie went right back to help the* pride, others. Mother says he went wheie' no one else would go. He saved a life.” “I see,” said where was your saved it?” “She was out near as they'd let her get. three-quarters was the prompt your name please? sum in men- resp-ond. He be—” Mason,’- “I’m named for put my face. J'amjes the mail car- . a paper; and , consternaticn was fighting a hero!” The boy proudly and again heboid a tall yiung . . waiting . . . Dread in her and her babe about to be born .had to force himself back to! He the present as the boy, said happily; “That’s our house! See the roof over beyond those pine trees? You would1- n’t think it was a barn once, would you. It’s a swell house now. Mother calls it our shining palace.” “I see.” The old man’s .heart was thudding unaccountably. “Is—is sihe ait home now?” “Nope, I mean, no, sir. She’s way down the beach with daddy, and Donald and little sister. You see, Mr. Perkins, the ’spressman gave us an old wheel chair that belonged to ,hts grandma, so now diaddy can go most anywhere. We push him down to the water when the tide goes out, and, Ire walks back, going real slow. Last year he couldn’t walk hardly at all.” For a moment James. was filled with a sense of horror. Confined to .a wheel-chair—th!at boy who had found life in an office stifling. It was unthinkable! They had reached the house, and feeling suddenly very old and velhy tired', he said: “I’ll sit down on the steps., sonny. You tell your mother—well, tell her. it’s someone who knows her father.” “You mean my grandpa? iGee, she will be glad to .see you! It’s getting cold now, isn’t it I guess you better picked " up during hiis- come inside.” I Japanese, of coulnsie-. Nn one surpass- He had opened this door, but ed the Japanese whn It came to lac- James stood for a moment regard- qu,e.r. His own Ghnese cabinet (of ing the exterior. So this was Nora’s WhjtClll James was, .rather “palacie,” this weather-beaten old > could<n’t for one minute stable, a relic of more) leisurely 'days 1 -with work like this, he And here was a it. Beautiful. Those will.” “Just He stood iby was ex­ li a ci its and Professional Cards A A * A A A A.A A A A A A AAA A A A A A A A GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &<>. Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vault for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL The Huron County W. 'C. T. U. held its t37th Annual Convention in Blyth United Church, July morning with the •presiding, to a good liott, of Main Street, Exeter, at the piano and Rev. Mr. Brook, Blyth, leading the Doxology and giving In- ■ vocation .prayer. The devotional ex- ’ ercises were conducted by the Wing- • ham Union with Mrs. Tindall in the chair and Mrs. (Rev.) Smith read- ' ing the 18th chapter of Matthew emphasizing ‘the Child in the Midst’ and our responsibility to their en­ vironment following with prayer. ! The minutes of the last convention were then read by the recording sec­ retary, Mrs. C. W. Christie, Exeter. Miss Murdock, of Hensall, called the roll of officers; 7 out of 10 be­ ing present and 8 of the Superinten­ dants of Departments. 'The following Nominating and Resolution Commit­ tees were appointed: Mrs. Pearce, Exeter, Mrs. Proctor, Mrs. McGuire Mrs. Tindall, of Brussels. The first department to report was Evangel­ istic and Christian iSte wardship, Mrs. J. Richmond, Blyth, su.pt., be­ ing absent, Mrs. Wightma neard it. Anti-Narcotics and Medical Temper­ ance, supt., Mrs. W. C. Pearce, >of Exeter, who regretted no reduction in amount of narcotics used, also more quantities than formerly. Mrs. George, our field secretary, did good wcrk among our Sunday and Day schools and young people’s meetings Canadianization and Citizenship, supt., Mrs. R. J. Tindall, Wingli’am. Flower Misiosn supt., Miss A. Davidson, Goderich which was read by Mrs. (Rev.) Bunt, kittle White Hibboners, supt., Miss R. Lewis, of Wingham. Medal Contests, supt., Mrs. Bender, Blyth. Press supt., Mrs. Walter Hern, Goderich, read by Mrs. Howell. Soldiers, Bailors, Rail­ way Employees, supt., Mrs. W. Ly­ ons, Blyth. Temperance in Sunday School, supt., Miss Jean1 Murray, ol Exeter. The ratio of the opportun­ ity of a Sunday .School teacher as compared t0' a Temperance organi-1 zation is that of 10,000th candle power electric bulb to a candle. In the iS. S. Temperance course there were 161 contestants winning 131 certificates. Gordon Grefo again won. T. Cooper, 'Clinton; Pres, the National First Prize and Zion S. School won the shield with 100i per cent, of its enrolment entering the contest. 14 iS. S. took pant in the contest. An impressive memorial service was conducted by Mrs. Tin­ dall in honor of those who have passed on. Reference- was made to Mns. McKee, of North Bay, who was a life long Temperance worker be­ ing Provincial President from 1900 to 1910 in her later years, she com­ piled the Jubilee History of W. C.- T. U. in tihe Province of Ontario completing it for the Jubilee Con­ vention in Ottawa in 1927. Mrs. J. A. Morton1, of Wingham and Mrs. Howell, iof Goderich, the grandmother of Miss Maud Howell missionary in Trinidaa also passed on to higher Smith sang “Shadows.” The convention convened at 1.3'01 p.m. The Devotional period In. charge of the Brussels Union’, Mrs. McQuire in the chair and Mrs. Proc­ tor reading James 1st chapter and Mrs. H. Walker leading in prayer. Address of welcome was given by Miss lAlherta Richmond, of Blyth, owing to the absence of her mother Re&ponfse by .Miss Baillie of Goder­ ich. Treasurer’s report was very en­ couraging reporting $140.88. “Y” Secretary Mrs. Johnson, Goderich, reported a live “Y” in Blyth with 14 members. A very pleasing solo was rendered iby Mrs. Phelps, Blyth, “iSomebody Must.” cretary Mrs. George work of the day and and also the new partment. The speaker’s subject was the Five E’isi—Enroll babieS; Educate children; Enlist youth; Equip tfhe worker’s; public. Closing with fame is trying to. further cause. This was followed Question Drawer, A very feature of the afternoon was minute addresses of the local presi­ dents: subject “How can I best sell W. C. T. U. Stocks”. The Blyth girls favored with a piano duett. A very stirring address was given by Rev. Mr, Gardiner of Londesbono, who gave a comprehensive review of the condition's in Ontario in re­ gard to Temperance, Showing that it is the love ot money which is the root of a'll evil, that It is the root of the liquor traffic and applies to the STURDY TIRE CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, *c LOANS, INVESTMENTS INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Main Street, EXETER, ONT. At Lucan Monday and Thursday people ride onMore this tire because it gives more mileage. Choose Goodyear All-Weather Tires and you’ll choose safety, economy and full satisfaction. ALL-WEATHER TREAD F. W. Clark, Crediton M. Peariso, Grand Bend G. F. Penwarden, Centralia brewers, distilleiis the press and politicians. The nominating committe then1 brought in the slate of officers: Hon. Pres., Mils. McGuire, Brussels; Advisory Pres., Mrs. A. E. (Lloyd, Wingham; Advisory Pres,, Mrs. A. , Miss- Jean Murray, Exeter; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. R. J. Tindall, Wingiham; 2nd vice- pres., Mrs. (Rev.) Mooreliouse, of Brussels; Cor. )Sec., Miss E. Mur­ dock, Hensall; Treas., Miss' M. Baillie, Goderich; Y. Sec. and L. T. L. sec., Mrs. G. Johnson, Goderich. Rev. meeting with iprayer. Mr. Gardiner closed BROWN—GO VENLOCK the Dr. G. S. Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.Su DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the New Post Office Main St., Exeter Telephones Office 34w House *4j Closed Wednesday Afternoons Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S..D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons K. C. BANTING, B. A., M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Lucan, Ont Office in Centralia Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. or by appointment Telephone the hotel in Centralia at any time. Phone Crediton 30r25 JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHY, ELECTRO-THERAPY & ULTRA­ VIOLET TREATMENTS PHONE 70 MAIN ST., EXETER ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. R. NO. 1, DASHWOOD Toronto, wedding Ray craft FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex farm SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfactiea Guaranteed EiXETER P. O. or RING 138 ■proud) compete admitted ■nest ofiwhen people drove hors'es instead of frankly. 'automobiles. And it wasn’t, he mus-1 t.~..b’.c„ ________ ________ s told us about it heaps of.ed, even an attractive stable! T'o be tables belonged in ia museum; yet tables to match on the .smallest......... ... stood a set of tiny stories. You see, mother and daddy a pleasing look, amd'tine front door‘ 'dishes, 'put out, evidently in antici- Di-d like service. Mrs. ( an apipnoiriate Bloor St. United Church, was the scene of a pretty on June 29th, Rev, J. F. officiating, when Edith Melvin Gov- ■enlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. G oven Lock of Seafonth became the wife of John Kenneth Byron Brown, B.A., B. Paed., son of Mr. Wm. J. Brown and the late Mrs. Brown, of Parkhill. The .bride wore a gown of ashes of roses moss crepe, large cbepei hat lined with 'blue taf- etta, blue suede shoes and carried a nosegay of 'Ophelia noseis, lilies of the valley and forget me nobs. She was attended by iher sister, Mrs. 3. L. Phillips, of Detroit, who wore a petalled yellow organdy and carried a nosegay of sunset roses and 'pan­ sies. Mr. Nesbitt Woods, of Toronto was groomsman. A reception follow­ ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cuntland Elliott, Gl'enaiyir Rd. Later the couple left for Muskoka, the bride travelling in a modish dress of brown silk tucked net with white hat and accessories. On their return they will reside in Toronto'. l dignity; but: pation of a doll’s tea party! e tliejre was on’e of those abominatoins Nora’s children play with things known as a cupola on top! Indeed, I'this? Extraordinary, his namesake, seeing that this un-1 T „ , . , „ ., , & , I James eyes- turhed again, .hisexpected caller was pausing for a , . . ... c”swPli Lka’’ caught by a painting of a clipper I . , , . , , . ' ’ ... ship above the fireplace. That wasana back to po.nt out tne cupola with* /hip, 0„e Mu|d almost {6el wind! filling the sails. A Venable, of course. Onto would, reognize iit any­ where. Well, Carl Venable had been ■a friend of Don’s-, lie understood. The picture may have cost him noth­ ing. Too' bad the artist ihadi been cut off in his prime—a man with a gift like 'that. It was a marvelous paint­ ing—worth, a great deal of money; yet here it was in a room where the bookshelves were nothing but boxes, ■packing boxes pilled one upon, other and stained to woodwork. Books, books and istill A pretty penny they ■spent on books, those 'two; and as NoIna’s father admitted with reluc­ tance, the books furnished this big room as nothing else could-—gave lit atmosphere. Their varied bindings made him think of a camel’s hair shawl his mother used to wear, How softly they blent with the fine, olid rug that hung above them! Well, he must sit down for while. That walk from the can bad tired him unaccountably. Despite its worn upholstery the big chair by the table looked inviting; but he must get nearer the fire—stretch out on the davenport a moment. “That’s Our watch tower! We can see the enemy approaching for miles ■ Did you notice the windows. , . Daddy and us boys are crazy aboutAnd—and colors. Come on in.” And ja.sJames. mother w'hile he James followed him: “This is a goir. ■on the sidewalk . There was deep snow everywhere and pretty soon it began to snow some more and the wind blew dreadf’lly and she thought (he’d never come And when be did come two real |geous litoom, isn’t it? Mr. ILi title field it’s miles too big; but wie/ 'don’t ball say; think so. You see, it’,s the iroom.” “Indeed?” responded ^ames. it’s not toio big, and .as you sonny, it’s—gorgeous.” It was; yet looking about hi® ously, James Lambert pon’dleired on Change of Climate, Diet, Water Often the Cause of Diarrhoea curi- If you are suddenly attacked with Diarrhcea, Dysentery, Colic, Cramps, Pains in the Stomach, Summer Complaint or any Looseness of the Bowels, do not waste valuable time, but get a bottle of Dr. Fowler^s Extract of Wild Strawberry and see how quickly it will relievo you. This bowel complaint remedy has been on the market for the past 88 years. Proof enough that you are hot experimenting with some new and untried medicine. Do not accept a substitute. Get "Dr. Fowler when you ask for it, and be on the safe side. Put Up only by The T, Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. eyes lan- maJteili the more books must have a (Continued next week) Ouir Field se­ em pha'sized the Sunday Schools Missionary De- Enlist Enlighten the better than a good 'by a unique tihe one WESTERN FARMERS’ MUTUAL WEATHER INSURANCE OF WOODSTOCK THE LARGEST RESERVE ANCE OF ANY CANADIAN UAL COMPANY DOING BUSINESS OF THIS KIND IN ONTARIO CO. BAL- MUT- 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. KLOPP, ZURICH Agent, Also Dealer in Lightning Rotis and all kinds of Fire Insurance USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Farquhar, Ont. President ANGUS SINCLAIR Vice-Pres., SRMON DOYV DIRECTORS SAM’L NORRIS J. T. ALLISON WM. H. COATES, FRANK McConnell AGENTS JOHN ESSERY, Centrhlla, Agent for Usborne and Blddulph ALVIN L. HARRIS, Munro, Agent for Fullarton and Logan THOMAS SCOTT, Cromarty, Agent for Hibbert B. W. F. BEAVERS Secretary-Treasurer Exeter, Ontario GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors. Exeter An expert in aviation was obser­ ved studying a bird 'closely. “What’s up, old top?” “I think! his Steering gear in­ fringes on one of my patents.” Mother —- “Did that young man kis® you last night?” Mary—“Why, mother, do you think he came way out here to hoar me sing?”