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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-02-03, Page 7*!W DO THIS FOR COUGHS * SORENESS • CONGESTION Now get real relief from bronchitis miseries this double action way—with the home-proved medication that THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 3, NEW SERIAL STORY Bank of Montreal CAPITOEby JOHN '01 t T CHAPTER III ? felt liked been THE STORY SO FAR j /k dy rtcnrnr~F>The 70 th anniversary of the establishment of Exeter’s first bank being observed this week by the local branch of the Bank of .Montreal. I , The story (lius fay: Bette Vare has become the ward of the Parker family for two years, following the terms of her aunt’s will, which in sisted that she learn the social graces before inheriting the $200,- 000 which was left her. Mrs. Par ker Will also inherit $200,000 at the end of the two years. If Bette marries in that time with the Par ker's consent, both will receive their money immediately. Mr. Parker’s business is bad, and he suggests that Bob marry Bette for the sake of the money. Clare Parker is engaged to Michael Kane, Bette wonders why he is attracted to her. She dislikes ‘Clare. She shook her head, smiling. "Some other time, Bob. I have too many things to do today.” His eyes followed her as she moved gracefully toward the build- wasing entrance and his face ■ troubled. Bette was not sure that she Lawyer Vern Mallory. He had kind to her in a cold way, and she knew that Aunt Theresa had trust ed him. -And yet she always uncomfortable in his presence, Seated here in his plainly nished office, she looked at curiously, A shaft of sunlight across him. He was not more than 3 0; mouse colored hair was brush ed close to his head; his eyes were coldly gray; his face was imperson- manners were fur- him fell by her remark. He said nothing, but his very silence was disap proving. She wondered at his ob vious dislike of Michael. He envied Michael’s wealth—but did he envy Michael because Of his engagement to Clare, too? She left the office a few minutes later, armed with letters introduc ing her to the stores she had named. In the corridor she encountered Clare Parker, whose eyes narrowed when she saw Bette. There was np doubting her embarrassment. "I-—I am going to see Vern Mal lory on some business for Dad,” Clare explained hastily. Bette won dered why Clare should explain to her, Vern Mallory was frowning into space when the corridor door swung open again. He glanced hurriedy at liis stenographer, "That will be all for the mom ent, Miss Thorne,” he said, and the girl went into the adjoining office, closing the door behind her. Mallory advanced to meet Clare, and the coldness had melted from his face. He kissed her lingeringly. "You shouldn’t have come,” he said softly; "but—I'm glad you did.” Clare sank down on a corner of his desk, and waved him into his chair again. She glancea uneasily toward the door into the adjoining office. "Miss Thorne girls who has lory said. His as he looked at faintly curious. "What did Bette Vare want?” Clare asked abruptly. He smiled a little. "An intro duction to various stores; a little more information about her aunt’s will—” Clare’s eyes went past him; her lips tightened. "I hate that gh», Verne!” she declared suddenly. "Why, Clare?” he asked. "Bette seems to be a harmless little thing.” "A girl as pretty as that,” Clare said softly, "is never harmless.” Mallory didn’t seem to be listen ing; he was scowling at the blotter on his desk. "Are you going to marry Michaei Kane, Clare?” lie'asked quietly. Clare bent forward and kissed him on the lips. “If I were you, Verne,” she whispered, "I wouldn’t worry about inconsequential things like that.” While trying on frocks in an ex clusive dress shop for women, Bette found herself wondering about Clare’s visit to Verne Mallory. Did it really concern the affairs of the Majestic Wire Company? She shrug ged off the thought. Certainly, it didn’t concern Bette Vare. Later, as she was entering a res taurant for luncheon, she heard a deep familiar She wheeled, Michael Kane He took her door open. "The floors here are very slip pery,” he warned, grinning. "It wouldn’t be here alone.” A waiter table in a across from his face while he lunch. She guessed i ting it at 28; she whether he was failed. He was an to whom good looks would have been an unnecessary burden. His eyes met hers, as the waiter scurried off. "And the verdict is what?”His .gray eyes twinkled at her. Bette flushed a little. She hadn’t known that he was conscious, of her gaze. Her lips curled impishly. "Did you for lunch?” "Weren’t grinned. • is one of those rare no curiosity,” Mal- eyes were feverish Clare—feverish and that Mr. Parker Mallory was not shall to my many smile al, although his suavely agreeable. She remembered had intimated that very successful; that, indeed, Ther esa Swift’s estate had been his one big account. "I would suggest,” he was say ing, “that you open charge accounts in whatever stores you decide to patronize. Each week I shall send you a check for $5 0. As you know, you may spend that as you please.” Bette experj.ence.cLa surge of hap piness at his words. Even now the mention of such an enormous al lowance seemed like a miracle. She nodded, smiling. “I want to send most of that father. He—he needs so things.” There; was no answering on Mallory’s face. "The allowance is yours without any restrictions.” .Bette’s eyese sparkled. "I’m so glad; I’ve never had any money be fore—•” His “Your paying during Parkers’ That is, any debts within reason—for clothing and the like. Where do you wish to open ac counts?” Bette named certain stores which she had visited with Clare, .and Mallory dictated the necessary let ters to his stenographer. While waiting for these to be transcribed, he mentioned the dance the Park ers were giving. "You will meet the best people in Richville there,” he said idly. "I don’t suppose you have met any one yet?” "I met .Michael Kane yesterday,” Bette told him, smiling. It seemed to her that the lawyer’s face grew even colder, that his lips tightened a little. "Mr. Kane is young man,” he was very wise in ents.” And then wondering frown ‘‘One should choose a rich father, don’t'you think?” Bette ignored his sneering tone, "I chose a very poor father,” she said, smiling faintly. "I have nev er regretted it.” His face was sardonic. "You were wiser in your choice of aunts,” he murmured. Bette ignored this, derstand that Mr. are to be married • Mallory flushed, to Bette that he bland aunt made whatever your two voice cut her off. arrangements for debts you incui’ years with the any debts within voice call her name, startled, and found smiling down at her. arm, and swung the a very fortunate murmured. “He liis choice of par- he answered the on Bette’s face. too. “I un Kane and Glare soon." It was evident Was not pleased warned, grinning. safe for you to go in conducted them to a quiet corner. Seated Michael, Bette studied i was ordering at liis age, put- tried to decide handsome—and attractive type, nice he order something she evaded, you listening?” , I. ■- ."I was thinking,” she fabricated, “about the lovely frock for the Parker’s dance night. Are you coming?” He nodded. "If for no son than to see that lovely dress. His smile .broadened. "How’s the I bought Saturday other rea- Start to Sneeze I It has been On the a substitute and be Then coines the cold Which, if not attended to immediately, shortly works dotvn into the bronchial tubes, and the cough starts,, On the first sign of a cold or cough go to any drug Counter and get a bottle of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup. Yoh will find it td be a prompt, pleasant and reliable remedy to help you get rid or yoiir trouble, market for the past 48 years. Don’t experiment with disappointed-^-get “Dr. Wood’s”. Price 35c a bottle) the large family size, about 3 times as niuch, 60c. Look for the trade mark "3 Pino Trees.” The T* Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. lady business progressing?” Bette regarded him with puzzled eyes. If anyone else had asked that question, She realized, she would have been angry, Michael’s voice sobered, "Pleas*., don't be angry,” he begged, “I’m not naturally cruel, The whole thing is so silly, I’ve thought of it as a joke, I hope you aren’t taking it seriously.” His voice was xery earnest, and Bette smiled nt him, "I’m afraid 1 have been taking it seriously.” Her face softened. "But not because of myself. My father is a fine man, and I love him very much, Aunt Theresa’s will reflected unfavorably on him, and I can’t learn to like It. "I don’t blame you,” Michael said seriously. Then he asked, "Did you ever meet your Aunt Theresa?” Bette shook her head. "She would never have anything to do with us.r "She was a good friend of my father,” Michael said gravely, “and I liked her. I know she worshiped your mother, and when she married it broke Mrs. Swift’s heart. Mrs. Swift was a good woman, but very eccentric. I’m glad she had the good sense to leave half her money to you.” "I’m glad, too,” Bette said, "be cause being poor isn’t much fun. My father never has had much money.” Michael’s face was .gravely under standing and friendly. "Frankly, I know nothing of poverty. My own father was one of the pioneers here, and is very wealthy—for Richville.” His voice was so grave' it lacked anything of boastfulness. "Certainly poverty is no disgrace, but it is pleasant to have,, enough money to buy what you need and want. I think you were wise in stifling your pride, and doing as your aunt asked in her will.” And Bette felt satisfied, for the first time since she had left her father, that she had done right in leaving him. Michael’s words were gravely sincere and reassuring. "I’m'glad you think I did right.” "Of course you did right, both for yourself and for your father. The Parker’s don’t need your aunt’s money, and you do.” He grinned slyly. “When you get all that money, don’t forget me. My father and I sell some of .the prettiest stocks and bonds you ever saw.” The waiter came bringing coffee, and removed their dessert plates. They were silent for some little time, yet both were conscious of a feeling of deep contentment. Michael proffered his cigarette case, and Bette took a cigarette, determined to try it again. Lighting it on the match he extended, she realized that she was smoking merely to please Michael Kane. Clare smoked; he was mad about Clare—and so . . . She pulled bravely at the cigar ette, and felt an uneasy sensation in the pit of her stomach. She puf fed again, smoke billowed about her, and sudden tears stung her eyes. Michael Kane laughed, reached across the table and removed the cigarette from her. trembling fing ers. "Sm—smoking makes me sick,” she gasped. "Really?” His amused eyes were on her pale face. "Why do you smoke then?” Her eyes were woeful. "I don’t want to be queer.” "You don’t have to smoke to be a lady.” His voice was curt. "Did somebody tell vou it was necer> sary?” Bette thought miserably of about whom this engaging man was mad again that feeling of resentment. She shook her head, but eyes were knowing. "I’m going to let you in on a profound secret,” he said. is any female person of good breed ing and fine instincts, of which—” he bowed; his eyes twinkling sud denly'—"you happen to be one, Your Aunt Theresa was a lady; my mo ther is another, but neither of them had to smoke cigarettes to prove it.” Bette was happy. Michael had said she did right in leaving her father and coming to Richville. He now said that smoking wasn’t nee- He was obviously a sopliis- young man. Surely lie must The 70th anniversary of the es tablishment of Exeter’s first bank is being observed this week by the local branch of the Bank of Mon treal. The opening of the office dates back to February, 1874, and was under the auspices of the Molsons Bank, long since taken over by the Bank of Montreal. The name of the Exeter branch had previously ap peared in the list of branches of the Molsons Bank, published in Oc tober, 1873, but no banking busi ness apparently was undertaken here before the following iFebruary. At that time, the bank purchased a three-storey brick building at the corner of Main and Huron Streets. The building was originally intend ed by the owner, the late John Drew, as a furniture store and fac tory, but these plans were changed, and the premises were used until the large building which is now owned by the Exeter Public Utilities Commission was erected. This pro perty was occupied by the Bank un til February 1943, when its offices were moved to the premises vacated by the Canadian Bank of Commerce, which withdrew from Exeter at that time. In the early days, Exeter and the village of Francestown were the and Ex tras nearby among the first settlements in Huron Tract. They were united incorporated as the village of eter in 1873, Thus the bank maintained a continuous link with the village since its incorporation over 70 years ago. The bank and the er have seen many residents will recall The coming Clare, young and experienced Michael's “A lady essary, floated know. "I’m glad,” she said softly. Michael Katie shook himself and closed his eyes for a moment. Look ing eyes him Who aroused and something else—something very rHstiitbing (To Be Continued) into those violet gold-flecked across from him was affecting strangely. This daive child—* wasn’t really a child at all— his protective instincts village togeth- changes. Older the first rail way. The coming of the London Huron and Bruce Railroad gave an impetus to the development of manufacturing in the village. The population increased rapidly to over 2,000 and various manufacturing such as the Verity Plow Works, several smaller agricultural imp lement works, a saw mill, two plan ing mills, five waggon and carriage factories, two cooperages, two tan neries, a woollen mill and several tailor shops, boot and shoe makers and harness shops gave employment to the people. In the course of years, however, these industries have al most disappeared, either having been taken over or eliminated by the competition of the larger equip ped factories in the cities. With the lessening of manufacturing, farming assumed a greater importance, and the present prosperity of the town is based largely on the welfare of the rich surrounding agricultural district. Farming has naturally as sumed even added importance under present war conditions, and the various products obtained from this good mixed farming district, espec ially those grown for canning or de hydration at the local plant of Can adian Canners Limited, are a nificant adjunct to the general effort. With all these activities and velopments the Bank of Montreal has been, and continues to be, timately associated and with coming of the Royal Canadian Force Schools to the district it been priveleged to widen its vices to provide for their banking requirements, and to meet the per sonal needs of the many men and women of the branch of our Armed Forces who find Exeter and district their temporary war time home. The first manager of the local office was E. W. Strathy; the pre sent manager, W. J. Floyd, was ap pointed in 1940, and has become well and favourably lcnoWn in the district. Just as the Bank of Montreal been part and parcel of Exeter’s velopment, so throughout the minion the institution has played a leading role in thb county since colonial days. sig war de in- the Air has ser- of exchange into colonial money of account were variations. As tic trade was by barter and was on a very unstable basis. Founded by nine English, Scottish merchants of Montreal, bank set about the business of ing some semblance of organization to the financial life of the country, and its first task was the issue of paper currency—that is, the bank’s own bills in small denominations— and, later, copper coins. Specimens of this currency—which was in re ality the first Canadian money|— are preserved in the bank’s museum in Montreal. Not only did the bank provide a medium of exchange such as had hitherto been lacking, but it nursed along the early enterprises of the country, and straightened out the difficulties of interurban, inter provincial and international trading. One of the most important factors contributing to this achievement was the policy, adopted by the bank’s directors at the inception, of setting up .branches and agencies at strategic points in the colony. For instance, two weeks after the founding of the institution in Mont real, the directors opened an agency at Quebec City, which six months later became known as an ‘‘Office of Discount and Deposit.” In the following month agents were ap pointed at Kingston, which was then important as a garrison town, and York, as Toronto was then known, which, with a population of 1,00 0, was an outpost for lumbering and the fur trade—industries which formed the only basis for the ex port business of the country. And so it throughout the country; tions demanded the bank plantea its branches for facilitating the ag ricultural development of the coun try, its manufacturing industries, and its general commerce. Since those pioneering days when the bank's officers travelled from branch to branch, "at first safe op portunity” as old records say, to this modern era when the institu tion sends its representatives out to the frontiers by airplane to open branches in the mining country, the history of the Bank of Montreal copiously demonstrates that the pioneering spirit of Canada’s earli est bankers has motivated the duct of their successors from generation to the next. Today the bank has more 450 branches throughout Canada and Newfoundland, with its own offices in London, New York, Chic ago and San Francisco. The size of its capital 000 today with the more than bank began business with $250,000'. Perhaps a more graphic indication of the bank’s growth and the assist ance it has rendered toward the de- velpment of the country is the fact that today it has over a million deposit account—about one in every four in the Dominion. subject to frequent a consequence, donjes- earried on principally international business was everywhere as condi- con- one than and reserves at $76,000,- stands in sharp contrast corresponding figure of a century ago, when the Bank’s Special War-Time Services has de- do- Under the stress of present-day war conditions, the institution with its great resources, its 126 years’ experience and its nationwide sys tem of branches, is playing its part in the nation’s Wai’ effort, just as it did a quarter of a century ago. In hundreds of communities great and small, the bank is working with Canadian industry and agriculture by furnishing credit and the many essential banking and financial ser vices. Further, it is aiding the government by promoting victory loan campaigns, by the sale of war savings stamps and certificates and in other war activities. History of the Parent Bank It was on November 3, 1817, when pioneer Canadians were doing prac tically all their -business by bar ter, that the Bank Of Montreal—-the first permanent bank in British North America*—opened its doors for business in a modest little rent ed office in St. Paul Street, Mon treal, with the formidable capital Of $250,000. Trading in the Canadian colonies in the early 1800’s was carried on under great handicaps, and it was. in fact, to ameliorate the exceeding ly chaotic and primitive conditions under which the business men of that day had to conduct their finan cial affairs that the bank was es tablished, At the time Canada, oil course, had no currency of its own, The colonies were much too poor to af ford such a luxury, and not only American, British and French, but Spanish and Portuguese, money was hi cirauituion. Naturally^ the ratios i ment? PTE. IVAN GARRET IS KILLED IN ITALY Pte. Ivan Garret, of the Irish Regi ment, soil of Robert J. Garret, prom inent farmer of the Bosanquet-War- wick townline, one mile east of Forest, was killed in action in Italy, according to word received by his father last week. Pte. Garret is the first Forest boy, or close proximity, to pay the sup reme sacrifice. He was born near Forest, and received his education at the Warwick Public School and Forest High School. He enlisted in the Irish Regiment about two years ago, and went overseas over a year ago. He is survived by his father; one sister, Isla, at home, and one brother, Allan, of the twelfth con* cession mother of Bosapquet Township. His died a number of years ago. The Want Ads aro your depart- -Use them. Penetrates deep into bronchial tubes with soothing medicinal vapors. Stimulates ch?st and back sur faces like a warming, comforting poultice. HOURS-RIGHT To get the benefits of this com bined PENETRATING - STIMULATING ac tion, just rub throat, chest, and back with Vicks VapoRub at bedtime. VapoRub goes to work instantly—2 ways at once as shown above—to ease bronchitis coughing, loosen congestion, re lieve muscular soreness, and speed restful, comforting sleep. Often by morning most of the misery is gone, Now don’t take chances with untried remedies—get re lief from bronchitis miseries to night with double-action, time- tested Vicks VapoRub, FOR ADDED RELIEF—Melt a spoonful of VapoRub in a bowl of boiling water. Inhale the steaming medi cated vapors. Feel them soothe nagging bronchial irritation! Have you Thought About LOOKING over the Canadian poultry situation^ we some times wonder whether White Leghorns are “getting the break” they deserve. They’re thrifty, they live well, and they certainly shell out the eggs. Since they’re smaller and natur ally more active than most heavier breeds, you can put more Leghorns into a given space than the bigger birds. Some of our biggest markets give a preference to white eggs . . . some even pay premiums for them. And we know poultry authorities who claim that you can raise Leghorns cheaper and get more eggs for your feed. * YES—WE HAVE ’EM From all this you may gather that we have White Leghorn chicks to sell. That’s right-—we have! Mind you, we’re not knocking other breeds—we pro duce a lot of chicks of other breeds, too. But with eggs in such strong demand for home and overseas, and this new floor price firmly underneath the egg market, we feel this old reliable egg manufacturer, the White Leghorn, deserves more atten tion than it has been getting, recently. COCKERELS, TOO Many people turn up their noses at White Leghorn cock erels. But White Leghorn cock erels are no slouches for broil ers and fryers. Mrs. Anderson, Bobcaygeon, Ont., writes: -"Had two fried for dinner today, dressed two pounds each”—at 10 J weeks. We’ll bet they made real eating, too. So if you have the room, take your Leghorns non-sexed, and treat yourself to some fried chicken. Phone 246 "Order Today- Order ORA Alvin Kerslake, Hensail — Agent ■s Should be ordered PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW, while supplies are still available. Seed potatoes are being withheld from export to meet the requirements of Canadian growers; but the de mands from outside Canada are very strong and supplies not needed for planting in Canada should be released for export in March before the season in the U.S.A, is too far advanced for planting. ORDER 4‘ CERTIFIED ” for Table Stock Production. Larger crops are needed in 1944. Obtain a heavier yield from each acre by planting Canadian Certified Seed Potatoes. ORDER “ FOUNDATION ” and “ FOUNDATION A'* for Certified Seed Production. All fields entered for certifica tion in 1944 must be planted with either ** Foundation " or “ Foundation A” seed potatoes. DIStRICT INSPECTOR FOR ONTARIO—Seed Potato CcrtiPfcation, Ontario Agticulfufbl CoileO e> Guelph, Ont. For lists Of growers having "Certified", "Foundation A", or "Foundation" seed botatoes for sale, abbly to the total District Inspector, Seed Potato Certifi cation, or to the Plant Protection Divi sion, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. SUPPLIES BOARD DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OTTAWA Honourable Jarno* G. Gardiner, AiinWer AGRICULTURAL