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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-11-22, Page 6THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1034 THEEXETERTIMES-ADVOCATE I SILVER LININGS’ BY JOSEPH MCCORD Serenity, M.D. Sydney Hammond’s long touring car came pitching drunkeningly out of a deep-rutted woods roads, made a relieved swoop into the white smoothness of the pike, and drifted to a throbbing halt. Sleek-headed Sydney raised his jolted length from behind the steer­ ing post and made a hasty survey of the highway in both directions. A calculating study of his strap watch followed. Then he pulled over to the side of the road and (snapped off his ignition switch with a sigh of relief. ‘And that’s that,” he murmured. With the exception of a bare-foot­ ed youth in overalls who just then came shuffling leisurely in Mr. Hammond’s direction, the bright spring morning and peaceful country side might have been reserved for the motorist’s sole enjoyment. Even the young stranger showed every in­ tention of withholding a salutation until .Sydney’s pleasant greeting stayed his progress. “I say, my boy . . .” “Yeah?” "You haven’t by any chance met —seen a young lady hereabouts?” “Walkin’?” This unexpected query evoked a suspicious .stare from the man, until reassured by the other’s innocent expression that no pleasantry was medicated. “No,” Sydney decided, "this lady would be riding—driving a car. Alone.” “Nobody like that’s been by here.” “I was sure of it. Thanks a lot. Good-bye.” “So long.” i With leisurely grace—any other ■description would ’fall short of be­ ing adequate—'Sydney now eased himself from his gleaming chariot ■and undertook a critical inspection of his person, settling his (Silken scarf and making other little ad­ justments to his impeccable raiment. Had ruffles been the vogue, would have worn ruffles -and a quizzing glass to boot. ( rather easily imagine him particles of spilled snuff from snowy ruffles with those polished finger tips. zduced a cigarette case waistcoat pocket and a er from another. The ■ following an annoyed the Hammond thumb, oblige the expectant tobacco with a momentary flame. Lolling back against the side of the car, smoke filtering interesting­ ly through his patrician nostrils, Mr. Hammond proceeded to give his im­ pression of a young man enduring boredom—picturesque boredom. And, to be truthful, boredom was a pose which did not ill become Mr. Hammond in the least. He wore it like a royal robe. He not only wore it, but he expanded gracefully under its folds. If he fancied it gave him something of an air, he was cor­ rect, It did. Moreover, it exerted a certain fascination upon most wo­ men under twenty and not a few •beyond that discretionary age. There was but one outstanding exception in the feminine ranks and Sydney Hammond had never been able to account for it. The exception’s name was (Seren­ ity Dale. For example, there was that Country Club dance a few nights ago Of course one usually made it a point to be among the late arrivals at any party, but that was no reason for a girl starting to dress at ten- thirty after suggesting that hour as the time for leaving home. In a small voice that came floating sleep­ ily from the upper hall, (Serenity ad­ mitted she had been taking a nap. Sorry. But she would dress in a jiffy. That jiffy proved to be a matter of fifty minutes. Then Serenity had come flitting down the stairs look­ ing like a happy child in her little white frock. And she had apologiz­ ed to her waiting escort. sports Sydney carried One could l flicking •the he the 11111111111111111111111111111111111111110^ [ usual plenty. He had a certain ad- jdressandhe loved Serenity Dale, a woman, his slender, comfortable posi- car and sighed hopelessly now*, eyes brightened. Gad! Sydney snapped the ' ash from his cigarette, remembering -the tscene. What an exasperating young dress and he loved After all, she was only imp that girl was at times. It had (Why not? He shifted taken all the nonchalance he could muster to stifle a polite yawn kind his fingers and make light of the late start—if any. He had in­ terred a certain contempt for all He caught sight of another machine social functions, a pother to be en- i dropping over a far rise on the rib- dured but certainly not encouraged.. bcn-like road. Promptly he straight- He fancied they might as well look' in on the festivities a bit and get it' over with, And what had Serenity! said? “Oli heavens! Be yourself, Syd! You know you are mad about these pow-wows. They’re your meat.” At the moment Sydney had rather convinced himself that society was a vain thing. But, under the fresh­ coolness of Serenity Dale’s honesty, he realized that it didn’t borne him j in the least and he promptly attrib-' uted the revelation to his love for I this young person who had followed ] up her remark with an audacious lift of her small nose. Well, hadn’t [ their names been linked together as I inevitable, there was a harsh outcry sweethearts since childhood? what fellow would be lucky if he could take Serenity to a dance? Of course it wouldn’t quite do to admit all this to the girl you intend­ ed to marry. So he had denied the charge stoutly. And Serenity, with those devils dancing in her clear eyes, Had called his bluff. “That’s great! You know, Syd, its height to a more be- j tion against the again. But not so Then his dark ened himself to attention, watching the stranger intently, With undig­ nified haste he scrambled back Into his seat behind the wheel, started his motor and commenced backing his long car across the road in a delib­ erately-calculated arc. When he was satisfied a complete blockade had been effected, he once more shut off his engine, flicked the ash from his cigarette and waited. The newcomer came charging merrily down the pike with no sign of diminished speed. Neither did there sound the challenging honk of horn. But, when a crash seemed almost And j.of outraged brake-bands. The rush­ ing car slid to an abrupt stop pal­ pitating in angry protest. It proved to be a diminitive roadster, very yel­ low as to body and heaped with an amazing miscellany of boxes and • bundles. A 'dusty trunk*, rivaling the car in size, perched arrogantly on one running-board. Of the driver very little was in evi- just wonderful the way, we think denc6j ,sa,ve a pair of extremely blue ------ — ............................- -- , ©yes under a mop of golden brown curls. There was also one slendei* arm outstretched for the benefit of any chance follower. The capable little hand and gray sweater sleeve might have belonged to a young boy, but the .head that leaned from the car now was unquestionably that of a girl—of of a very winsome girl, too. Moreover, it was evident that she In lieu of a snuff box, he pro- > from one golden light-! latter trinket session with consented to Scornful denial was evidenced by a wa,g of Sydney's shining head. He confirmed it with: “Really, my dear, I’m not i;n least interested.” To prove it, planted one shining brogue on running-board and leaned confiden­ tially ovei- the low door. “It’s all such rot, Serenity. Awful rot.” Genuine feeling may have pre­ vented a happier choice of words on the speaker's part. 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In ■one yer.se 50c. —why, ' again.” “Oh. “No. you say “Of simple little way out of it, mured the contrite physician. “Well, admitting I might be drug to the altar on request—what else?” “Why, I don’t like all this.” ney included the collection of gage with a sweep of his arm. “I guess it doesn’t look so neat at that.” “You know7 what I mean,” was the petulant retort. “This uplift stuff is all very well, I dare say. But our | ing. sort, you know- in of he on trifle disconcerting. “Yes,” maybe I yon give “Well, Her only reply was a suggestive move with one small hand in 'the general way of the instrument panel. Sydney Hammond promptly took the questing fingers inChis own and held •them captive. “Please, dear,” he urged. “You know me—I mean everybody thinks —we’re-—■” .Serenity gently freed her hand (and ■sent it on its intended errand. The motor commenced a quiet pulsing under its yellow hood . ? . “It’s no use at all, Syd,” announc­ ed the little doctor gently. ‘I’m sorry But you know what all this means to me. I’ve told you often enough. It’s what Dad wanted—too. And we’d planned it all out together—> partners and everything. Don’t you ■see I have to carry on for a time at least? Oh, what’s the use!” She swallowed hard, then gave a little laugh. “You almost made me serious—as if you hadn’t heard it oyer and over. I’m tremendously grateful, Syd, but I’ve done all the1 dirty work now and I’ve got a profession—the chance to do somethingr—be somebody. (Maybe it’s only ‘uplift stuff’ but—Say, please do shove that car of yours out of my way!” “You’ll .never be able to stick it out, Serenity. Penny Mill’s not a thing .in the world but a -cross-roads —frightful dump. You’ll anybody—won’t have nice no chance of having hot water or—(conveniences, and all that sort of thing.” “That’s some mean argument. You know how much I like bo be comfy. By the way, Syd'—speaking of life’s few rewards—however did you . get yourself out at such an hour?” “Borrowed the cook’s ■grudged. “I’ve had no either—afraid I wouldn’t to catch you. 'Took the over -from the valley road. Dashed near broke all my springs—to nothing at all of my back.” Continued next week And don’t I have to?” You can marry me any day . I’ve plenty for both of us.’ course. I’d forgotten that ” mur- Syd- bag- ■well, wo don’t go for slumming and all that kind thing, you know what I mean,” repeated vaguely. The Serenity’s eyes.' Lad expression become la “Ishe admitted, do, Sydney—better me credit for.” then?” think than Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c- Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of out Clients without charge EXETER and HENSATLThat if an election be render- 'ed necessary through more than, the required number of candidates sign­ ifying. their intention oif for election, the meeting adjourned until Monday, 7th, 1935, w<hen polls shall ed at the following places with the (undermentioned officers in charge. Div. 1, School House No. 4, Eden, D.R.O., J. J. Hunter; P.C., Thos. Quinton; Div. 2, House of Lloyd Stewart; D.R.O., C. B. Allison; P.C, C. Jeffery; Div. 3, House of H. Rowcliffe; D.R.O., S. W. Dougal, P. C„ W. Jeffery; Div. 4, Public Hall, Farquhar; D.R.O., 'Albert Scott; P. C., Leonard Harris; Div. 5, Town­ ship Hall, D.R.O., Lloyd Johns, P.C. Weston Horne; Div. 6, House of Al­ fred Brock; D.R.O.', Earl Johnston; P. C., Ross Henn; Div. 7, House of Russell Morrisso.n; D.R.O., Oliver McCurdy; D.R.O., W. Mills and that a By-law be drafted confirming same By-law No. 7 re Nomination and Election in. Municipal affairs was read and passed on motion. S'hier- Passmore. Treasurer’s report, taxes 19(3'2, p$17.70; taxes 1933, $15(0(01.00; num­ erous penalties for 1932-33 $63.53; Garnet McF-alls $il2.00; E. Pym, $5. Bills paid viz: W. J. Beer, zerke 'fittings $'.1.0(5-.; R. G’. Seldon, ce­ ment $20*6.0151; A. Spencer, lumbei’ $28.7'3; H. G. Webber, blacksmith­ ing $5l0/.5'0'; H. T.» Rowe, crusher grease $14.00; Dept. Pub. Highways 18c.; Warren Brock, on account gravel $100.00H. Ford, superin­ tendence $63.'010; James Ballantyne, selecting jurors, $3.0(01; H. H. Brown ditto $3; Henry Strang, ditto $3; A. Etherington, two ewes $12.00; Clras. Johns weed inspector $7.50; Co, Treas. arrears taxes $14.89; Note at Bank $7'3.25; Hospital bill, $47.25; Plowmen’s grant $10.00.; H. H. Brown, weed cutting $7.9 5; Allen .McLean, ditto $2.50; James Fraser, ditto $4.50; Wm. Bradshaw labor $11.18; W. Batten, ditto- $2'5.- <51; John Kellett, ditto $27.!0i2; G. McFalls, .gravelling $11)1.35; Fred Seers, ditto $2.78; Wm. Cann, team labors $7.70; $8.75; Chas, folridge $3.60; menting $17.'5 0; trucking $202.2.5; Jas. Hill, labor, bridge mat. $153.50; Dorn, Rd. Mach. Co.>(i repairs $15.48; Traquair & Lindenfield, miscell. $32.66. Council adjourned to meet Decem­ ber 1st at 1 p.m. Henry .Strang, Clerk standing shall be January be o>pen- CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c- LOANS, INVESTMENT'S, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Mtyun Streep EXETER, ONT. At Lucan Mondays ajid Thursdays Dr. G. S. Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON opposite the New Post Office Main Street. Exeter Telephones 34w House 34J closed Wednesday afternoons until further notice Office Office Oifficealike on so many things. (Shall we chuck the dance? I’m a wreck......... That State Board quiz made a rag, of me. I could go back to bed and 1 sleep for a week.” I ' Now what are you going to do | with a woman like that? Sydney sighed unconsciously as he resolved the problem in his mind. To his secret relief, they had gone to the ' _______, Country Club and had had a marvel- I j-eeognized the road agent and that ous time. After they .came Lome, j the knowledge added little Serenity had even consented to sit in their parked machine and listen ' to an ernest sales -talk in favor of Dale-Hammond Consolidated. True, she had not committed herself, but she had been sweetly was 'something.......In ing that Serenity was it was a whole lot. Sydney found himself wishing i vaguely she were not so darned fas­ cinating. That cringling hair. That impudent nose. That adorable, if stubborn, little chin. And people were taking it for granted they were engaged. Well, they were .... almost. He’d like to see anyone try and cut in on him, by gad! But this fool idea of practicing medicine—and juse because her dad had wanted to keep the family tra­ dition alive. When Dr. Dale had mg ...” she suggested, and let it died during Serenity’s junior year at I go at that. college, Sydney had hoped that she would drop the whole wretched pro- ' in hasty repose. With equal abrupt- ject. But instead, she had plunged ness, their owner quitted his seat deeper than ever into her books and and strode majestically acrocc- the tried to drown her grief in their pro- spade that separated the two mach- found pages. She thought of .her j ines. father’s profession as a torch entru^,-1 countenance,-, dejtermination i|n; llris voice. “It’s the last time, Serenity . . .” “That’s great news, Syd,” the girl interrupted with a guileless smile. “Oh -Syd . Call me Dr do you?” trite. “Of be high ! used to it. ly absurd.?” “Perfectly.” Hammond’s voice was suspiciously -calm. The girl called Serenity sighed. She shut off her own motor with,.a weary little gesture and settled back in her seat. A pensive ed at the corner^ of a mouth. ‘‘Go on and spill it,” in resigned tones, charged.” “Don’t be nasty like that,” urged Sydney hastily. “I’m no end serious, dear. By the way, did you hear from that exam.?” “Last night.” "You passed?” “Of course I did! I knew I would.’ “Yes . . . yes, of, course. Bu/t you drop it all now? -Say you will like a . . . like a sensible little per­ son. For my sake!” Serenity Dale’s blue eyes lifted piously to skies that were much the same in hue. "Dear Lord,” they begged wordlessly, "must we do it all over again?” But the parted lips said; ‘‘■Very well my dear, I’ll oblige you with another diagram if it will make you happy. <Six year grind (Cram­ med into five.” She counted them obligingly on her finger tips. "Cum laude. Then that ghastly session of trying to vamp the Board, lAlnd now, here I am , , . an ihonest-to^Luke doctor of physic, or what have you. Beautiful and dumb and about to open a mitie oyster, as Bill of Avon puts it, The oyster knives came yes­ terday by express ... in that flat box there in front. Want me to show them to you? They’re pretty,” patient. That fact, consider- what she was, ted to her hand, a mission, that brought a reverent light into her eyes and a little catch in her voice, when she consented to speak of it. Now she had graduated with a fair share of honors in a class of a hundred or more men and, with them, had faced the grueling test of the State Board. Sydney had hoped, secretly but fervently, that she would flunk this ordeal. This- would, at least, (post­ pone her flight toward a career. With a little'more time at his dis­ posal, he believed he could talk her out of this nonsense. If not—well, let her try it for -a. time. She’d change her mind quickly enough. In the meantime, he would make one last grand effort to dissuade her and that was his mission on t>he road this morning. He consulted his watch again and frowned. His confidence was not deserting him, but he anxious to commence 'battle. Sydney’s confidence, where own charm was concerned, was without warrant. He was handsome and he had money— more than the was Ilia not I to the Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons Mr. Hammond, hand in wihat day’s pleasure. “Cheerio!” greeted He lifted one gloved was intended for a blithe gesture. “For the love of Mike!” called an exasperated young voice from the roadster. “Do you have to park your bus on both side© of the road at once? Pull over, Syd. I’m in a dreadful hurry. Honest.” Instead of complying with so reas­ onable a request, the offender flip­ ped his cigarette jauntily into the roadside weeds. He favored his fel­ low7 voyager wih a composed stare; his firm chin lifted a trifle, the muscles of his cheek flickering after the manner of cinema heroes endur­ ing tense cloise-ups. The girl gave a helpless little shrug. “When you’ve finished pos- K. C. BANTING, B.A., M.D. Physician & 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 Sydney’s (facial muscleis subsided Vexation was plain in his . . if you don’t mind, Dale. You don’t mind, She was suddenly con­ course I’m toot trying to It’s just tha«; I must get Doesn’t it sound perfedt- droop show- very sweet she directed “I see you’re all ever see things— and cold or—tubs unearthly clock,” he breakfast, be in time short cut say USBORNE COUNCIL Harry Stone, ditto Montieth, painting Joihn Heywood, ce- Ch'as. Stephen, CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHY, ELECTRO-THERAPY. & ULTRA­ VIOLET TREATMENTS PHONE 70 MAIN ST. EXETER ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICEiS REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED . Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. R. No. 1, DASHWOOD iBURDOOC 1 Rlood J Bitters J Boils are1 ono of the worst afflic­ tions of tho human race, and any­ one who has had them knows- how sick and miserable they make you feel, for just as soon as you think you are rid of one, another crops up to take its place, seemingly, just to prolong your agony and misery. All tho poulticing and lancing you can do Will not rid you of them. Burdock Blood Bitters removes tho foul matter from tho blood, and onco tho blood is purified tho. boils will disappear. The municipal council of the Twp. of Uslborne met at Elimville on Sat­ urday, Novemer 3rd with all members of Council present. The minutes of the meeting of October 6th were read and approved on motion o-f Westcott-Moir. Correspondence—Hospital bill for Joseph Andrycka for $47.25 town­ ship portion received. Moir-Westcott: That this bill be paid under (protest and an order be issued on. 'the employer to recover j this amount. i Notice of indigent patient in Vic-| toria Hospital. Passmore-iShier that Usfoor.ne pay the bill when presented and that the party refund the '.cost] when again earning wages. I Notice from the Bank of Montreal that Clyde Heywood’s seed grain note was due and unpaid. Shier- Passmore: Since am assignment has been made that the Township pay the note. ‘ Notice from Executor of Es'tate, Lot 1, Con. 6, protesting sale of this! lot for taxes. That this lot Tax Cale and Co. Treasurer. Chas. Johns . $7.50 as Weed Inspector for 1934.— ”. He also presented i' fon ■•the Westcott-Mio ir: be withdrawn from arrears forwarded to presented his bill >of ordered paid, and verified a bill of $>20.00‘ plowing down 12 and a half acres of weeds on Lot 7, S'.T.iR. iShier-Passmore: That this amount together with 1933 and 11934 taxes be forwarded to the solicitors for the mortgagee of this estate. The Sheep Valuator presented a bill for $12.00 ton two ewes belong­ ing to A. Etherington killed by dogs, recommended paid. WeStdott-Moir: That a meeting of the ratepayers of the Twp. of Us- borne fob the nomination of a Reeve and four Councillors be held on Monday, December 31st, i9»3i4, at 1 p.m. at the Township Hall. That the clerk shall preside at such meet- LEWIS—MfORLEY A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday, November 10th, at the Crediton United Church parsonage, when Jessie Mildred, the .second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Mor­ ley, was united in marriage to' Stan­ ley Earl, the eldest son of (Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lewis, both of McGilliv­ ray. The bride was prettily gowned in a brown triple sheer crepe dress trimmed with cream and brown sa­ tin with hat, coat and other accessor­ ies to match. They were attended by Miss Reta Lewis and Mr. Harvey Morley. Following the ceremony, supper was served at the .home of the -bride’s parents to the immediate families after which the young couple left on a motor trip to Ham­ ilton, Toronto and Niagara Falls. 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