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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-11-23, Page 7( OBTAIN THEM AT YOUR HYDRO THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 23, 1944 mouij Arthur cunninGHfim CllAl I r'K VII Rudi had him you doubt, picked Miqhel tumult/ smooth/ to the see you the dingy train: on, and finally was the hiss of clatter of milk of the trainmen, ' Madame so pleased into the quiet Miss Do you believe it? You knew for only a little while; I knew for years, yet I feel that in short time you were with learned much. And do them and the after their depart- Martin and Rosine Meridel. They did Confederation Asspciaij'qn,./^ Yet there was the gnawing And in Meridel’s eyes, as she up the shattered picture of Fabre was the same hurt, terrified look that she had seen in ma- dame’s. What a horrible thing was this! If there were truth in it, what ghastly truth! No, no, a man did not turn, against his own /blood. Why, he would be facing his own brother, seeking to destroy him, The face of Michel was little marred. Meridel took the broken glass away and put the picture back in its place. “It is not so, madame,” said Meridel at length. “You must not for a moment believe this wild sto­ ry.” ■ “1 him him the you believe it?” “I won’t let myself believe should have to see 'eyes. I should have his .own lips.” “And'you would Meridel?” Woman looked young one at the very old, and they understood each other. “Perhaps,” said Meridel. Things did not go so smoothly now at Philibert. Nothing further ■was said of the damaged picture and the routine of play and study proceeded as usual. Still there was something in the air, some jarring discordant note that had not been there before. The young ones seem­ ed to sense it. Pol .Martin and Ro­ sine were subdued; almost wordless when in madame’s presence. She knew, as did Meridel and Rudolph, that nothing on earth or in heaven could convince them that the pic­ ture was not of the man they hated. There were quarrels among the other children, petty bickerings and disputes; now and then fists flew between one boy and another, and once., when there was a general dis­ turbance on croquet ground ma­ dame, shaking her head muttereu, "Mon dieu! But they have brought Europe over here with them.” In she thought, they will for- ;et this business about Michel. It bad Rog ■ how ridic- listen tu his broth- could never be a traitor. But what an awful idea to get into their little heads! And there no shaking it out. Perhaps time would the little ones forget, bound to forget, their their fears, but time was not given them. They were standing with Meridel and Miss Carrick and some of the house cream drove beefy and tan slacks, a lady in gorgeous/ mink and a diamond choker. “Well, bless my soul, Martha!” The big man’s voice seemed to Shake the walls of Philibert. “Look what Mimi has here now—a kin­ dergarten, by gad! Trust her to do the proper thing. How d’you do? How d’you do?” He bowed right and left to the curious children, and beamed on Meridel and Miss Carrick. “I’m Guy Winterside and this is my wife, Martha Stahl. We used to be on the stage with Ma­ dame Fabre-Lusighan. Mimi? We came to Oh, here’s someone Here’s Rudolph, the old Rudolph!” Meridel was close had She been a block away she could have still heard him. Slowly •her cheeks grew white; her hands were clenched at her he been a -butler here Mr. Winterside?” she The big man grinned 'Bless you, my has—-years and He’s as much a as the statues d’you do, Rudolph? We popped in for a brief visit. On our way to Quebec, How is madame? I’ll bet she’ll be surprised. Rudolph’s face was Impassive; only Meridel could see the behind the He bowed is good to you, madame, Let upstairs, ‘ will be s it. I ownit with my to hear it from believe it then, at woman,' the time, S* is of course absurd. Too er is not here to tell them ulous it is; they would Roger when he told them er Pol Martin deceptionand said Meridel. and—and “It is all she looked for a long mo­ at him, reading his stricken face, eyes to meet the gave him. she said at seems to be have made as they are hatreds and other children in front of tnu one afternoon when a long - colored convertible sedan up and disgorged a huge man in a checkered jacket the sickness, menial masque, Wintersides. “It again, sir, And me take you Fabre-Lusignan to see you,” He conducted house. Meridel Carrick stared ing backs, Pol came close to not quite understand what had hap­ pened, but they could tell from Meridel's face, the fixed look in her eyes, the way her nostrils flared, that everything was far from well, And Uncle Rudi had been like a different person and the big' man had flung his coat to Uncle Rudi so carelessly and Uncle carried it on his arm. “What is it, Meridel?” tugged at her hand. “Lies cruelty,” that and more. It is- about her. “I shall leave the chil­ dren with you, please, Miss Car­ rick. I must talk to my uncle at once.” She was waiting at the foot of the stairs when Rudolph came down aftei' conducting the visitors to his mistress’ apartment, Stiff and men­ acing she stood there in the dim­ ness of the hall and so remained until he came and stood meekly before her. Then ment she looked the whole story in the refusal of his burning look she “Why, Rudolph?” length. "Why did you do this?” He gazed fixedly at the carpet. His voice was very low, very hum­ ble. "I knew from the start ft wa» wrong, Meridel. , But hear me—■ hear me and try to forgive.” "You were butler in this house. You never were anything more than that, were you?” “No, Meridel.” “All the letters, the pictures, the glowing stories you sent to us, your kinsmen and kinswomen in Gratzen —all lies, Rudolph?” “All lies, -I thought, you see, that no one would ever find out. This was another world and I did not dream that the two worlds would soon be hurled together. The first intimation I had of your coming was when I saw the piece in the paper and your pictures and the story about your rich uncle in Can­ ada. I confessed to Madame Fa- bre-Lusignan at once. She is so kind and good. She would not hear of my telling you that I was only a servant, only a poor failure. She was once the famous Fabre—” “We must go from you understand.” “But of course. I will have me. I saved. I wanted ma­ lt for you. She would shall go actress, here at at night. I’ll sure I can find as a waiter or doorman I can keep you and Pol Martin. I know Mimi once, with have and we shall I shall sleep do anything, work in the or the Rosine I can. but—” But now the play is ended, you see. And this time the princess really does become Cinderella.” The train whistled drearily and its light shone whitely through the darkness, The silent children, clutching' their little suitcases, were shepherded on to then Meridel got Rudolph, There steam* the tinny cans, the shouts In the coach were a few habitants, a priest reading his breviary, a half-dozen soldiers returning from leave. But warm was their welcome at the Coq d’or, “Stay with me to­ night!” Jules stepped back when Meridel told him they would shel­ ter with him until tomorrow. “Stay with -me always! I have this big house—three floors. All warm, All furnished. / Miy business is gooo here. It is well here.” From then on there was a new partner, a new maitre d’hotel, at the sign of the Golden Cock. Rudi! To be welcomed to the warm com­ fort, the good viands of the Cqq d’or by Rudi was better than any ■appetizer, any cocktail ever poured by man, Emil and Magda played each eve­ ning while dinnei- was being served, sometimes Meridel sang, and when that sweet contralto came stealing into the ears of the guests the sound of cutlery, of clinking glass, of busy talk, died out and everyone listened raptly and marveled and gave the full meed of applause. Who was this lovely girl, they won­ dered, who who made screen look her history? But they never found out. Oh, a ' rumor here, another there. She was one of the Hapsburgs, she was a Norwegian princess, a great Polish lady; she had left a grand castle in Europe, a fortune in precious gems —Meridel smiled when Pol Martin and Rosine came back from schqol with stories like these. “Tell those who ask you,” she said, "that 'we come from one of the little countries,-that we are of , the small folk who were in the path of the mighty, happy in own are happy here, don’t you? You forts, to coast ■sleds, to go shoes?” "Oh, we like it, Meridel. when will Roger come? When shall we go back to Philibert again?” ’ "Soon—soon is the answer to both your questions, I hope.” She had received no word of Rogoi , Fabre. She had written to madame , to tell her how they fared at the Coq d’or: 1 “To say we are as happy here as at Philibert would be no lie, ma­ dame, and no reflection, I trust, on the wonderful kindness you showed to us. We shall always remember that and bless your generous heart. 1 But here-too we are happy; here wu ' have found a true and loyal friend and an honest welcome. Uncle Rudi has invested the saved, with Jules, owner of the Coq tre d'hotel and looked like a queen, the beauties of artificial? What Tell them we were land, and that we You do like it here, like to make downhill on on skis and Branch Office: 101.-5 Royal Bank Building, London, Ont, E. Mac, Squires, Manager A. W. Morgan, Representative, Kensal! F°RDM0TEbs Where is surprise her. we know! butler—good to him, but sides. “Has a long time, asked softly, down at her, dear, of course he years and years, fixture at Philibert in the park. HoW you, if you some money dame to use not, Now we be happier. I know better I’m city like, and We shall not be rich maybe, "Poor Rudi! Go now, please, and make ready. We shall carry with us only the things we brought. We shall nan. Fabre proof "Thank you, child.” Madame spoke from the dimness Of the land­ ing. "I could not help hearing you though I wopld make no apologies for listening. And it is well I did hear; I think I can understand now why you feel as you do about— about the lieve we was never other than to spare you further pain.” "You are, as always, kind, ma­ dame.” Meridel smiled up at her and curtsied, “And it was a lovely play, for which I thank you on be­ half of the little ones and myself. thank Madame Fabre-Lusig- Yes, I have heard of Mimi as a great actress. I have of it now.” you, little game of make-be- played. Believe me, it staged, from any motive kindness and the desire No Happiness in the Home When Mather Is Sick The tired, worn out mother cannot make a happy home if she is sick and worried by the novel* ending household duties, She gets run dowti and becomes nervous and ___ irritable, downhearted ahd discouraged, can’t rest at night, and gets up in the morning feeiing as tired as when she went io bed. Women suffering in this Way may find in Milburn’s Health and NerVc Pills a remedy with which to help recuperate their health, build up the run down system, and assist them back to health—-happiness again. Price 50c h box, 65 pills, at All drug Counters. Look for OUr trade mark a “Red Heart” on tho package. The T. Milburn Co., LitnltocL Toronto, Ont. ELIMVILLE Red Cross Meeting The Red. Cross meeting for No­ vember was held at Mr. Ken Johns’ on Tuesday night of last week, 13 being present. Mrs. G. Davis pre­ sided and opened with the use of “Onward Christian Soldiers,” and Lord’s Prayer in unison. Mrs. Har­ old Bell read Pa, 61 as scripture lesson. An article, “War Hero Tells Story,” was read by Mrs. Gilbert Johns followed by sing-song. Mrs. Ken. Johns read “The Least of These,” Miss Gwen Hocking fav­ ored with a piano solo. Mrs. Pooley read an interesting piece, “The American Revolution in England.” Business was considered. The De­ cember meeting will be held at Mrs. F. Horne’s. Mrs. Alvin Pym and Mrs. Alvin Cooper are to prepare the programme, Officers were ap­ pointed, Mr. R, E. Pooley in charge of election: presidents, Miss Ruth Skinner and Ken, Johns; 1st vice- president, Mrs. Harold Bell; 2nd yice-pres„ Mrs. Garnet Johns; rec. sec., Mrs. Gilbert Johns; treasurer, Mrs, F. Skinner; pianist, Miss Hock­ ing; knitting convenor, Mrs. D, Skinner; inspection committee, Mrs. March and Mrs, Davis: layette com-' mittee, Mrs. Epos Herdman, Mrs, Alvin Pym, Mrs, Clifton Brock and Miss Bessie Johns; auditors, Mr, Will Johns and Mr. R, E, Pooley; Meeting closed with “Abide with Me,” and prayer by Mr. Chas. Johns. W.M.S. and W.A> Meeting The November W.M.S. and W.A, nesday afternoon Mrs, P. Munch’s present. Mrs. Franklin Skinner pre­ sided over the meeting which open­ ed with singing "Sing to the Lord of Harvest,” and read the scripture 1-25, r" was “Love Thy Skinner and Mrs. ponsive readings from the mission­ ary monthly. Mrs. (Rev.) Mail' led in prayer. A duet was sung by Mrs. Ed. Johns and Mrs. Harold Bell, "Some of These Days.” Another hymn was sung and Mrs. H. Ford gave the introduction to the Study, Book “West of the Date Line.” Mrs. F. Skinner offered prayer aftei' singing, “In Christ there is no east nor west.” The roll was called and minutes Business was ON The Class That Counts enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Russel Mor­ rison with nineteen members pres­ ent, The meeting opened with sing­ ing the national 'anthem followed by two minutes silence in honor of war heroes, After reading the scripture by Mrs. Garnet Doupe, Mrs, Thomas Near led in prayer. In the business period of the meet­ ing jt was decided that each mem- br make one or more small wash suits for the Red Cross. The Class, is making a donation of $15.00 to Navy League for filling ditty bags. Two were appointed to collect paper for paper salvage drive on November 15 th, Mrs, Wilbert Kirkby gave a most interesting paper on “How our church and country are pre­ paring to make the peace a lasting Peace.” After a reading by Mrs. Robert Ross the meeting eloped with hymn 516 followed by the Benediction. Mrs, Herman Paynter conducted several interesting con­ tests. Lunch was served by the hostess and committee. members on each line meeting of the was held on Wed- of last Meek at with 25 members dealt with and Mrs. Mair presided over the election of officers for 1945. Results were as follows: Hon. president, Mrs, R. D, Hunter; pres., Mrs, R. E. Pooley (subject to change); vice-pres., Mrs. E. Skin­ ner; treasurer, Mrs. Will Johns; recording sec., Mrs, Newton Clarke; assistant rec. sec., Mrs, Squire Herd- man; corresponding sec., Mrs. W. Dickey; pianists, Mrs. H. Ford, Mrs. D, Skinner, Mrs. F. Skinner, F Horne; literature and press sec,. Mrs, H. Ford; supply sec,, Mrs, P. Murch; temperance sec,, Mrs. F. Brock; systematic giving sec., Mrs. W. Horne; Baby Band sec., Mrs, Lewis Johns; community friendship sec., Mrs. Murch, ass'ts, Mrs. A. Pym, Mrs. G. Davis, Mrs,. J. Bailey, Mrs. S. Hunter, Mrs. B. Williams; missionary monthly sec., Mrs. Jno. Coward; Mission Band leaders, Mrs. A. Pym, Mrs, W. Routly, Mrs. A. Cooper. The W.A. officers for 1945 were also appointed as follows: president, Mrs. WL Routly; first vice-president, Mrs. F. Skinner; treasurer, Ruth Skinner; recording sec., Mrs. Garnet* Johns. The De­ cember meeting will December 13th at the Pooley. Mrs. Chas. Mrs. Lewis Johns will Mrs, Will Johns lesson, Luke 10; The theme for the meeting ‘T.nvo Tby Neigh/bor”, Mrs. Elford read res- Mrs.We Have Lumber NOW ON HAND also good Cedar Fence Posts ANY SIZE be held on home of Mrs. Stephen and be in charge. Place your order for shingles right away—we can supply them. We Deliver Phone 12 IRON POSTS AND RABB WIRE A. J. CLATWORTHY Granton ARE CERTAINLY But that i the left 1,300,000 MORE PAIRS OF CHILDREN’S SHOES LAST YEAR & In the last twelve months Canadian manu­ facturers made for Canadian children about 25% more shoes than in 1939—a fine job—done by the organixation and direction of production by this Board’s Footwear Administration and the co­ operation of manufacturers. And this was accomplished while they were' making more essential type shoes for war work­ ers, who* wear out their shoes faster than they de in their normal employment. Through Us Standard* and its Supply D.v>s.ons, the Board watches the pro ductiori of c‘'vUioh^dDSos. ensure that everything po* Z is done to provide £ foclwrV -I-* artd Io main>ain *.h° pLdbVtbo. det all yoUiWdnt »n war time. Trad* Board- Wertim* pr!ces nd Tr LOCATE® • BAIV wen n&EPMC* • HOTELS snow your snow­ money he and is now d’or. He is how proud had part mai- you would like to see him in that role! He was born to be the berlain and sometimes him with the guests ready to weep, but ready to laugh. And Rudi is far happier attending to the comforts of good Monsieur Chai- bonneau pi* stout Madame Grand­ maison than ever he could havu been dancing attendance on the poor rulers of our beloved country. “Pol Martin and Rosine are well. They love their school and they are happiest when they go skating or skiing or on the toboggan with their playmates. But they are always asking for you and when will Roger come back and When will they go to Philibert. And all I can answer is soon, and I hope that is really the truth. You are our good friends, our first friends in this country and you have a place in our hearts. “I guard the picture you gave me. I think I shall always treasure it. Have you had any news one?” It had been very lonely old lady after the Morphis her, Never before had she how much she was dependent on Rudolph, how much the smooth run­ ning of the groat house had rested with him. True, Gestier was capa­ ble and willing and the govern­ ment officials had sent a very fine man, Gerard Chamberland, to heip look after the children, and another governess, Miss Knightly, had come to assist gentle Miss Carrick, But there was no one like Rudi, no one like Meridel and madame wept when she thought of Rosine and Pol Martin, (To Be Continued) royal when here, more I am sure chain- I see I am often of for had realized often little THE DISAPPEARING ACT OF RUBBER-SOLE SHOES In normal times most young Canadians got at least one pair of rubber soled, canvas-top shoes a yeaf. But natural rubber Supplies fell into enemy hands, and the manufacture of rubber footwear was drastically curtailed. We're now using reclaimed and synthetic rubber in these shoes—there have been more of them this year and there will be more next year. Leather-soled shoes have had to be used in place of this rubber- soled footwear but siloes made of leather need more care than running shoes. When they don’t get it they wear out more quickly; when they get wet they must be dried slowly, away from direct heat—and they should be greased also. It’s not always a case of poor quality; it’s poor care. Now 5yoU dohW , LEATHER GOES TO You’Ve got to have good strong leather for children’s shoes, but the soldiers are taking most of odrs for their boots. For these leathers, a Substantial portion of the hides came from South Amer­ ica and other countries. W'ar cut down these imports and there have been difficulties in getting enough of these and our own , hides tanned into leather due to shortage of workers. The pro­ duction of high grade leather shoes has, however, beert main- WA R tained at the highest level con­ sistent with the labour and mate­ rials available. While shoe fac­ tories have been working over­ time, factory capacity for Civi­ lian shoes cartnot be expanded in wartime and it’s not possible to change plants from the manu-'Mg facture of one type of shoe another,—for instance, from wo- men’s to children’s. The pro­ cesses, the machines and the lasts are different. TURNING HIDES INTO SHOES There are very large war uses of leather -—for instance, in footwear, A soldier re­ quires four pairs of shoes in the first year of his service and about three pahs per year thereafter, But, what is more im­ portant, he needs to have his shoes re-soled four or five times a year. His highest quality leaving the other shoes are of the leathers obtainable^ , grades of leather for civilian use. Airmen need leather for jackets and mitts. War factories need leather for belting and farmers need leather for harness. Leather —the best leathers—has gone to war. z' ,..W $ THIS IS ONE OF A SERIES GF ADVERTISEMENTS GIVING THE FACTS ABOUT THE SUPPLY SITUATION OF VARIOUS WIDELY USED COMMODHTSfi