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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-01-17, Page 2THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th ,1935 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE SILVER LININGS’ EDDIE, THE AD MAN SFiillUi Serenity BY JOSEPH MCCQRP | “Of course I am. For thirty-five girl asked quickly, by way of steer- years I’ve kept that church of yours jng the conversation into safer chan- The old gent’s got me worried a fronl going on the rocks1—’” ................... ’ ' 1 ..... “Our church, you mean.” “I don’t. I mean your CHAPTER VI ■lob—off his feed and ail that sort of thing. He gets a great kick out of talking about his estate and the things he wants done, like he didn’t intend to linger here long. And he talks about you no end, dear. You know he’s always looked on you like a daughter—intensely keen about you and that social service racket of ycur-s. ‘‘Not sure I shan’t bundle the eld boy up in the car one of these days and trot him up your way. Change, and all that sort of thing. I wouldn’t mind having your opinion about could He’ll about you know. He’s been to it until lie’s got all lunching off liis palm, a great joint, they tell Serenity’is brows lifted knowingly, to a tight little line, as she read on: “You needn’t dash off a reply and tell me the six months aren’t up yet. I’m keeping count—check off the old day regularly at the bedside. But I know you won’t mind if I show up there with the old gentleman. We’ve get to think of him first—” That same afternoon Dr. Bolling might have been seen strolling slow* ly up the path leading to Parrish’s side door. Arrived at its one step, and lowered his cotton sun brella, wiped ’his face and neck crously with a big handkerchief display his usual cheerful when Miss Sanders opened the door in answer to his gentle rap. “How are you, Myra? I want to see the doctor—I believe he’s at home.” “He’s in,” responded the woman briefly. “Hot, ain’t “very sultry for year,” .admitted the are you, Langdon?” sight of Parrish seated at his desk. “All right,” was the latter’s .per­ functory greeting. He did not offer to rise from his seat but indicated a nearby chair with a brief wave of his 'hand. As he dropped into the indicated rocker, Boiling’s eyes took . in the unusual disorder of the j physician’s desk. It was quite cov­ ered with a litter of paipers, and sev- J eral check-book stubs were promin- j ently placed in the front line ,of the collection. “I got your note this morning, Langdon,” the caller remarked plac­ idly after a brief wait. “You said you wished to see me .and—Well, here I am,” he smiled. “Yes,” said the other shortly, want to talk with you. I’ve waiting for you to call,” he dryly. Bolling made no resppnse. Parrish leaned back in his placed the tips of his fingers gether, sent a long level stare into the clergyman’s quiet eyes. When he spoke, his words were slowly cal­ culated, marked with, a cold finalty. “Doctor Bolling, I am withdraw­ ing my membership from the church. That is why I sent you here.” “Yes?” A distinctly puzzled slowly into the gray ; nels. j “My word, no—been here ever so church long. You were out, so we-ve been And during all that time I’ve eon- doing the town a bit. What a a fear- tributed my professional services to ful dump it is- the community as well. Then a young upstart, calling herself a doc- . tor, comes to town—a child. Mind 1 you, I’m not worried about my prac­ tice. I’ve spent all these years in building it up and I’ll be here still when she’s gone and forgotten. But you- him. Be a great ad if you get him on his pins again, probably talk you to death the new St. Elizabeth hospital shelling out the directors Going (O' be me.” smoothed and Her lips went in- low um- vig- and smile it?” this time of caller, “How as he caught “I been added chair, to- you to ccme look crept eyes of the big man as he studied the undisturb­ ed face on the other side of the desk. “That means my financial support of course.” His voice was a trifle impatient now. “Of course.” “And that’s final.” Bolling rocked gently back, and forth in his chair for a moment, then pursed his lips thoughtfully to re­ mark : “I believe you’re making a big mistake. It’s going to hurt—you.” “Hurt me!” Parrish was startled into exclaiming. “How about the church?” “Oh, yes- cult for the manages, no I suspect it Do you care “Yes, I’ll tell you,” other, angered out of his usual com­ posure, “I’m leaving mainly be­ cause of you.” “You’re rather sure of that, Lang­ don?” -It will be a little diffi- church. But it always matter how we treat it. will outlast all of us. to tell me about it?” snaped the •even worse than I ■j hoped. Can’t see for the life of me liow you’ve put up with it. We—” < “ Who’s we?” j “Why, J. T. Didn't I tell you I ‘was going to drag him- up for you i to look at? Believe the trip’s d,one him good already. He insisted on •whom I always considered a ■ trying a cup of coffee at the inn friend—you’ve been working behind end I strolled up here to see if my back, trying to help that woman J you'd come hack. He’ll be along." get a foothold and undermine me. | “That’s fine. I’ll be glad to see I know what I'm talking about, know why you’ve been so careful to i keep away from me. And I’m’finish-1 ed to see you. -—with you and all you claim to arrival, stand for!” “You’re sadly mistaken, Lang­ don.’ “Of course. I expected you would whine. You’re well aware I could bring about your removal if I cared to. I haven’t even considered it. You are—not as young as you once were, and your wife is an invalid. I’ve taken that into consideration,” , “Yes,” mused Bolling, “that’s j quite true—Hetty and I are both, ity pretty well worn out. It would be ’ difficult to start over again. I ain afaird I appreciate your considera­ tion, But,” he added quickly, “I was referring to your attitude to Dr. Dale. You are wrong.” Parrish snorted contemptuously. Bolling resumed in the same even tones, his words accompanied .by the soothing creak of the rocking chair: “It’s quite .true I have not called here lately, and for the same reason I have not been in Dr. Dale’s office. I was hoping things would work themselves out—that you would realize this young woman has a rightful place among us. I even hoped you would find that she has a store of sympathy and understand­ ing that is needed everywhere. There should be plenty of opportunities for both of you to do good here. Of course it will be difficult for the church to get along without your presence and money, Langdon—still I’m wondering'—l” certainly. “Well?” “Wondering 1 be harder yet 1 without the anything else yon wanted to see me about today?” “Well, in that case, I think I’d better be ambling .along. I have sev­ eral shut-ins to see this afternoon By the way, Langdon, doen’t it seem to you that there is amount of sickness in “Not at all.” “Perhaps not. I’m not.” ) Qty? ©iniea-AiiiHirate Established 1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION-—-$2.0i0 per year in advance HICKEUBERRY, CME OF OUR BEST IVAWT AP CUSTOMERS', WRiTES/TAkg our MV ’’MOMEY FOR SALE AP, AS MY BEES ARE WORKIMG MIGHTS, AMD ARE CM "THE VERGE QF A MERVQUS BREAKDOWM, TRYlMGr TO Flip THE DEMAND" RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each ’ four insertions, quent insertion, tides, To Rent, Found 10c. per Reading notices 10c, Card of ThankSMiOc. vertising 12 and 8c. per line. 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Old brick place in a j nest of pines—merry as a burial patoch.” “Good gracious!” groaned Seren- .“ 'That was Dr, Parriss’s house.” ‘You’re uncanny,” Sydney told her admiringly. “That’s exactly exactly what the she-dragon said, when she opened the cave door.” “Then you didn’t see the doctor himself.” “Oh, rather! He stalked into the scene to .about.” “What ed where “Seemed to recollect there some sort of a quack doctor by name—” “Syd!” Dr. Dale’s blue were flashing dangerously, didn’t dare—” “Oh dear no—not in so words. But I could see you and he weren’t exactly 'gtirl friends. The old codger sort of cooled off though when I told him you here a lot longer.” “What!” “Sure! You know ment—well, it isn’t so to wait. I could tell yo.u exactly of I had my calender. Bye the bye, has that doctor person got a- son?” “I believe so.” “You know his name struck me as being familiar—just came over me now. Chap at the university by that name—year after me, but I knew him slightly. Queer sort of fish—mooned around by himself and wrote poems or something like that. Odd name, too—'Maury, I Really should look him up [while I'm here—sake of Alma Mater sure I hope, and that sort of—Oh, I say, here Don’t say anything to -very nervous he Come in, Pater!” Serenity was still struggling to her mind of the chaotic see what the row did he say' when you I lived?” was ask- was your many wouldn’t' be He paused un­ perhaps it won’t you to get along Was there if for churdh. an unusual the village?” think. our .agree- much longer I eagerly. “Dawson is parked out­ side. We will take you on your . country trip in our ear and we can , yisit as we go, We will start at once, if you like.” A few moments later, . found herself on the rear seat of a luxurious touring car with its elder­ ly owner settling himself cloee be­ side her. -Somewhat to her relief, Sydney ch-cse a place beside the chauffeur, calling back over his shoulder: “Sing out which way we are to steer, will you?” Standing on a nearby corner, un­ noticed as the long machine ewept by, was Maury Parrish. His shoes were dusty from one of his long country tramps and lie lmd a nosegay of wildflowers clutched in one hand. Catching a glimpse of Serenity’s smiling face turned to the man occupying the seat with her, a grim' little smile appeared at the corners of Maury’s mouth. When the strange car had vanished up the street, he lifted the floral offering .and inspected it gravely. Then with a careless shrug, he tossed .the bouquet into the and turned on his heel, darted forward and sniffed discard curiously. Satisfied was nothing interesting .about i.t, he trotted after the retreating form of his master. “Just how well do you like your new venture?” Mr. Hammond want­ ed to know, when the village had been left behind. “I love it,” declared t'he girl em­ phatically. “I’m getting establish­ ed in a very satisfactory practice now. The people—some of them, anyway—are beginning to> find -they need what I have to offer them.” “Of course—of course. We knew you would be a great success, my dear girl. It really is a wonderful experience for you.” “I think it is.” “But, naturally, .you will want something better soon—something more in keeping with your ability,” * “Perhaps. Later on.” “That is just what I Want to talk ■about. I have been very much in­ terested in the construction of our new hospital in the city—St. Eliza­ beth’s, you know, As a matter of ■fafet, I was recently m'ade chairman of the board.” “.That’s splendid,” was Serenity's polite rejodner. “Yes. Well, it has occurred to me—to some of us, I should say— that there should .be a great oppor­ tunity for—for a woman—a staff physician. The possibilities otf such a position—executive, of course— will be apparent to you, at once. Its contacts would be of untold value to the early years of one’s medical practice, and'—iin short, my dear, we think place. from (the hospital much improved in health. Mrs. Andrew Pollock and her family spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Russell pollock. iMr. and Mrs. Albert Pollock en­ tertained several relatives for New Years: also1 Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks were up home with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hicks and iM'rs. "Fred as guests. In spite of a good attendance at the in the United chun'ch by Bend young people. The Unity Class' of the United church S. 8. met and' elected the fol­ lowing officers: Pres., Olive English Vice-Pres., Mary Mc'Gregcr; Rec. Sec’y, Pearl Brophy; Financial Sec’y, Luella Curts; Treasurer, Evelyn Curts; Lunch Com. Ellen Hicks Devine Mason, Dorothy Belling; pro gram Com., Thelma Sheppard, N. Steeper, Viola Eaglnson; Teachers, Mae Wilson, Mrs. English. CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, Ac- LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, M£iin Streep EXETER, ONT. you are the woman for the (Continued next week.) her school essay on “Parents,”In little girl wrote: “We get our par-a onto at so late an age that it is im­ possible to change their habits.”—• Boston Transcript. WINCHELSEA of Parfchill and Mr. McLinchy and Elenor bad roads there was play given the Grand Dr. G. S. Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the New Post Office Main Street. Exeter Telephones Office 34w House 34J Office closed Wednesday afternoons until further notice Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S,,D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons Here and Th ere Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain, flagship of the fleets of the company, sails January 10 from New York on its fourth round-the-world cruise, visiting 32 ports in 130 days. Return to New York is scheduled for May 20, 1935, More than 31,000 miles will be covered by the ship on this cruise. This is Canadian Pacific’s twelfth annual world cruise. Four years old and still break­ ing records, the 26,000-ton Em­ press of Japan, newest and big­ gest of the Canadian Pacific Steamships Pacific fleet, made the run, Honolulu to Yokohama in six days, 16 hours, 53 minutes, put­ ting the ship in possession of speed supremacy for all legs of the Pacific crossing. K. C. BANTING, B.A., M.D. Physician & Surgeon, Lucan, O“t. 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, ELECTROTHERAPY & ULTRA­ VIOLET TREATMENTS PHONE 70 MAIN ST. EXETER The speaker made his way comes J. IT. quietly to the door, Parrish still re- J get 'him stirred up taining his stolid pose behind the, is. desk.Retrieving his umbrella from the j clear tile stand beside the door, Bolling thoughts roused by Sydney’s breezy paused and looked over hie shoulder [ account, when an elderdy gentleman at his1 host. “I believe I’d think that over bit a more, Langdon. )Good*bye!” CHARTER VII Meet the President jerk, Dr. Serenity chair to face the her office whence “Cheerio!” With a startled Dale swung her outer door of came the blithe greeting. “Sydney Hammond! Where—?” “Straight from the big town, in person,” volunteered that young man happily, tugging off a glove .as he strode into the small room. “My word, Serenity, you look fit as they m'ake ’em! You’re nothing lees than beautiful!” The doctor held out her hand laughingly, the color rising in her cheeks under Hammond’s .admiring gaze. “Country Life In America, Syd,” slide explained, freeing her fingers from his lingering down over there, if spection.” “My word, yes. helped himself to a instead of the chair indicated, gad, it’s marvelous to look at again!” “Did you just get in town?” handclasp. “Sit I’m to be on in- Of course!” He seat on the deisk “By you the Z- * Do Not Allow Your Bowels To Become Constipated When the bowels are not kept regular they become clogged up with waste and poisonous ( matter thus causing constipation, biliousness, sick headache and other forms of liver trouble. Keep your bowels regular by the use of Milburn’s Laxa-Livcr Pills. They stimulate the sluggish Jivor, and regulate the flow of bile so that it will act properly on the bowels. They are small and easy to take, and do not gripe, weaken or sickom in Usborne it being elec- cOuncil with ten candi- field. This is the first Uis|borne for several seemingly involved in a partial eclipse by a very large Panama hat, bustled across the threshold. “Serenity, my dear!” he exclaim­ ed in a shrill, chirping voice. “What a treat it is to see you again!” Before she could get to her feet, he had imprinted a fervent kiss on the doctor’s cheek, despite the intruding hat, and was holding both her hands in his own. ‘Oh—How are you, Mr.Ham- mond?” "Never .better,my dear,never better,” he piped briskly.“And you are looking like a rose.Eh, Sydney?” “Quite,” .Observed his son unruf­ fled in spite of the amazed glance the girl sent him. “In fact, I had just finished telling her the same thing.” “And such a time as we have had finding you,” continued the new­ comer, removing the hat and wiping the top of his bald head with a gay- ly-hued handkerchief. “They tell me you are a very buisy young woman •and I can believe it. : we have found you, I spare us a little time ! fact, we—er came up matter cf business—” ■Serenity had herself now. She glanced at favored her with a then back at the elderly man. “I’m terribly .sorry,” she said sweetly, “but I’m afraid I haven’t time to talk now.” “But, my dear—” expostulated Hammond, Sr. “You see,” the doctor persisted steadily, “I was just on the point of starting out again when Sydney came a (Too laite foi’ last week (Msonday was a busy day in the Township of tion day for dates in the election, years. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Collier, of Kirk­ ton, spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. F. Horne visited with IMT. and Mrs. Harry Ford on Sunday. Miss Lila Pym spent the paislt week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Pym at Thames Road. New Years day visitors in the vil­ lage were Mr. and /Mrs; P. Whitlock woth Mr. and Mrs. F. Horne; Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Batten and family with Mr. and 'Mrs. R. E. P'ooley. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fletcher and Miss: Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher and family spent New Years day with Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher in Exetet. GREENWAY mis- liga- and But, now that hope you can for a chat. In on a small well in hand Sydney, who vacant smile, in. It's a country call and on patient I simply can’t neglect.” “And how long shall you be?” “it might take several hours—-de­ pends1 on how she is.” Mr. Hammond’s rosy face bright­ ened. “I have it,” he announced R. Cornthwaite. fireman, Can­ adian Pacific Railway, Engineer James Y. Ross and Yardman J. Brophy, Port Arthur, aboard yard engine “6608” pulling 150 empty cars from Port Arthur to Fort William, saw a woman lay her head on the rails just ahead of the engine. Cornthwaite leapt through the cab window and from the front floor board jumped just in time to drag the woman clear of the track. Miss Georgia Englehart, slim girl Alpinist of New York, this summer climbed Mount Assini- boine, highest peak, in the Can­ adian Rockies, and in doing so completed her 100th ascent in the Banff-Lake Louise area. Two years ago she set a new woman’s endurance championship by scal­ ing 38 peaks in a single summer in that section. Low winter fares good from De­ cember 15 to February 28 are be­ ing offered by the railways cover­ ing round trips to Canada’s Ever­ green Playground, that favored region in British Columbia called Vancouver Island, with the beau­ tiful capital of the province, Vic­ toria, and all the sports attrac­ tions of summer available during the winter months brought within the purse limits of the average Canadian. (Too laite for last week Mr. Wilbert Young 'had the fortune to fall and sprain the ments in his side. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Webb family of Shipka> visited IM'rs. Shir- retit last week. The annual congregational meet­ ing of tha United church hold on the afternoon, of 18th. Mrs. Jas. Gardiner is nurse Mr. Ed. McPherson, still confined >to his bed. Mrs. Hemming visited Mr. and MrS. Bromphf during the holiday. The members of the Adult Bilbie Class in the United church sent A shower of Christmas cards to their teacher Mrs. Sherritt. Ed. Bullock had a Christinas and they Mr. Thos. Bullock’S will be January ■helping who is Dean Brown, enter* Mrs. E. Mbusseau, Mr. and ’Mrs, family party for all gathered at for New Years. Mr. and Mrs. tained. MT. and of Klppen and other friends on New Yeats day. Miss Gagen, of Alisa Craig is the the new teacher In the west ischocL Mrs. Eldon Steeper has returned The big event of 1935 will be the pageantry and picturesque functions of the 25th anniversary of King George’s accession to the throne, set for May 6 next, which will continue until well into July. Summer sailings of Canadian Pa­ cific liners have been planned to connect with these events, The Laurentians, Eastern Can­ ada’s winter playground, face the biggest season in their history with an ambitious programme of ski events calling for 19 meets of various kinds, not counting the Dominion and International inter­ collegiate championships extend­ ing from January 1 to April 21, it is announced by the Laurentian Zone committee of the Canadian Amateur Ski Association. Recommendation of immediate Implementation of the Beatty Com­ mission’s report for professional ranks of the Civil Servico of Can­ ada was unanimously concurred in at a business session Of the Pro­ fessional Institute of the Civil Service held recently at Ottawa, ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. R. 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