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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-09-05, Page 9the TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER Sth, IMS F Page f By W4B^ACE K.< NORMAN The story thus far; About the time that Bill Harvey’s class was receiving its 'diplomas froin West Point Bill himself was in a Paris recruiting station of the iFrench Foreign Legion. Bill had been ex pelled from the Point after a fellow cadet, 'Curt Sawyer, convinced the commandant that Bill was guilty of stealing $3,0iQ0 of government money. Enlisting as Xerxes Bene dict, Bill sailed for Morocco. In years’ time, he was raised to post of lieutenant. Stationed Mecknes under Oapt. Berouge, company is notified that Aben-el- Akr is causing trouble in Tlaba, They are ordered to go there at once. IOEXOIS six the in his CHAPTER III Five weary, heat-soaked days after their departure from Mecknes the 3rd company slogged into Tlaba. A ■ nattered, "unimpressive native town in the sumplastered sand hills, Tlaba was anything but attractive. Xerxes and Ca'pt. Berouge selected a spot at a well near* the edge of town, and the troops un rolled their tents and encamped. His tunic open to the waist, hands and face burned to a crisp from the relentless drive of desert wind and needlelike sand, Xerxes supervised the 'hasty erection of a series of shallow trenches to protect the camp. Portable twists wire were thrown out calculated to cause the ■ barrassment, to possible Automatic rifles were of barbed at angles most em- attackers. posted at vantage points. IA! battery of light, thirty-seven millimeter cannons were unloaded from the echelon— the mule train which transported them—and set up at a spot com manding to town of Tlaba. “Now, then, lieutenant,” Berouge grunted wearily when the ihasty ar-' rangements were completed. “What do you think of-the situation?” Xerxes scowled thoughtfully from the opening of the captain’s tent.' at the town sprawling below them. The usual numbei* of natives moved unhurriedly about the streets. Tihe cries of street vendors and the wail of native musical instruments, float ing up to the camp through the blistering afternoon heat, were regulai’ and unbroken. So far as the town of Tlaba seemed concerned, the 3rd company Legion was still in “I don’t know, answered after a been expecting an attack for the past two days. None has come. We arrive in Tlaba, as baa a spot as there is in the whole of Morocco, and the town ignores us complete ly. What would you say, sir?” Captain Berouge eyed the mud town a moment in silence, then spat a vitriolic oath. “I’d say, if it weren’t for that damnable order, that we should go into the town and arrest every native who can’t .give a goo.a account of himself!” he replied vehemently. “And by the gods, the first one I’d clap un der arrest would be Aben-el-Akr! You are right, lieutenant. The town is too quiet. For once a despatch of the Foreign Mecknes. captain,” Xerxes moment. “We’ve Highland Cedar FENCE POSTS ALL SIZES. TO SUIT ANY PURPOSE A. J. CLATWORTHY We Deliver Phone 12 Granton 01 WHEN IN TORONTO Moke Your Hom* f LOCATED on wido SPADINA AVE. At College Street . . . RATES ... Single $1.50-$3.50 Double $2.50- $7.00 Write for Folder We Advise Early Reservation A WHOLE DAY’S SIGHT-SEEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE A. M. POWELL, Prosldont Her hah* was darh, her skin car ried an olive tint, her eyes were wide, deep and brown, but she was: unmistakably a white woman, A white girl ill Tlaba! Xerxes blinked and shook his head involuntarily. For a moment the girl, her slen der body poised gracefully against the full glare of the sunlight danc* lug in the street, stood looking un certainly terioi’ of ,_ _ „fell upon the hooded. Natives in the rear and poorly disguised start as their burn ing gaze swept hex* from head to foot, Xerxes stepped forward quickly. “Mademoiselle,” he said in French, bowing from the waist. “I do wish to be rude, but if you seeking someone, may I honor of your presence one you seek arrives?” The girl Started again, hadn’t seen Xerxes. Her gered a moment on the Legion gre nade oil his collar tabs, then drop ped to the gold braid on hts sleeves. Her red lips parted in a growing smile, and she said warmly; ’‘Thank you. I’m afraid I must accept your offer.” Xerxes himself started. Foi’ that matter, he nearly jumped* out of his thick-soled boots. The girl spoke, not in French as he had ex pected, but in English—American English! Something rose up in Xerxes’ chest with a thump. It had been nearly six years since he had spo ken to an American girl! And save for short periods of leave, he had seen nothing but dusky, none-too- clean native women for over three years. The sun and the heat of battle had 'long-since burned away all the bitterness the now all-but- forgotten Lydia Cummings had generated in him. The past and its bitter memories were dead, far away ghosts that no longer trou bled him. “Well, I’ll be 'darned!” he ex claimed a trifle falteringly through a white-toothed smile. Having spoken French for so long, his American idiom was becoming hazy. “I mean ... I beg your pardon. It was sort of a jolt seeing you—” The girl laughed, a rich, throaty* laugh that sent warm little tingles skipping spine. “Yes,” CHESTERFIELDS and OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Repaired and Re-covered Free Pick-up and Delivery Stratford Upholstering Co. (Successors to the Clifford Upholstering Company) 42 Brunswick Street STRATFORD Phone 579 CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil and Beverley spent the week-end in Brantford and Niagara Falls. Mrs. Win, Wilson and daughters, of Sarnia, and Mrs. Wnx. Mot? spent the week-end in Cargill with their sister, Mrs. Lottie Colwill. Mrs, Emma Edwards and Vera, of Ingersoll, spent with relatives here. Miss 'Clara Sims, spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Darbey of Toronto, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. Boss Taylor and Donald, of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Kirkhams and Wayne, of Byron, and Mr, Harvey Pfaff, of Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Gower, of town, spent Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. Bullock. -4 Machines FOR FALL HARVEST X .................... 1 Sugar Beet Lifter for Farmall A Tractoraibout the shadowy in* the cafe. Her limpid eyes the week-end Bean Harvesterswas correct. There is something unusual here.” Both men were silent a moment. Both i, thinking the same thought. Deep in the barren wastes of the Middle Atlas range, surrounded by miles of sterile hills and desert, al most inaccessible, Tlaba had been a hotbed of native dissent dating from the first Spanish occupation, Its temper had improved none un der French rule. Ordinarily the approach of a company of Legion naires would have brought about au instant, violent show Of a certainty, a most dition exisited. * “May I volunteer to through the town, Captain?” Xer xes asked after a moment. “It’s about the only way we can catch a glimpse of what is going on. I’ll take Sgt. Klaumer and a picked squafl with me, if you say, sir.” Berouge fidgeted at his, sand-red dened collar line a moment, then snorted his displeasure at the whole setup. “Very well, Benedict,” he nod ded. . Twenty minutes latex’ Xerxes and Senior-Sgt. Klaumer, with a picked squad at theii’ heels, descended in to Tlaba. If Xerxes had expected trouble he had been wrong. The na tives nodded gravely as he and the squad passed, continuing on their way as if the khaki-clad , guardians of France’s outposts were everyday visitors. Everything was as orderly and peaceful as a rural village in France. For an hour Xerves led his troupe through the narrow, winding streets. Twice he stopped in the market place to ask questions re garding the whereabouts of Aben- el-Akr. Each time he met blank expressions. Aben-el-iAkr? The merchants, the venddVs aud the idlers all shook their heads in polite indifference. Indeed, 'they had not heard of the Kaid, Aben-el-Akr, in months Did the 'French lieutenant wish to speak with him? Very well, if they met anyone who knew where the old man was they’d rush immediately to the Legion camp with the news. “They’re making monkeys of us, Klaumer,” Xerxes growled tp his senioi’ sergeant. “They know where the old wolf is as well as I know where camp is located.” Xerxes regarded the dirty, twist ing street “Take the squad back to camp, sergeant,” captain I thought I could find out more if I browsed around alone.” A look of apprehension flitted^ across the sergeant’s heavy face, but he saluted and headed the squad back to camp as ordered. Left alone, Xerxes strolled down the winding,’ filth-littered main street. Apparently he was out for an idle stroll, neither expecting, nor looking for trouble. However, ‘his right hand was hooked casually in his garrison belt close to his re volver holster, "the flaji of which was pudently unsnapped. In front of what appeared to be Tlafba’s main cafe, he halted. En tering it, he received the first of the many surprises he was to get before the Tlaba expedition was i over. Ringed along the back wall of the cafe were little groups of natives, deep in conversation. Not that natives conversing constituted a surprise. It was the nature of the natives. Some wore the loose, rough’ jellebas of the hill tribes, a few were clad in desert burnouses, and ' what was infinitely more surpris ing was the presence of four veiled Tuouregs, the fierce, savage raid ers from the depths of the Sahara. Most certainly something very unusual was afoot in Tlaba! Mask ing his surprise and interest behind an attitude of uncomprehending in- differeiice, Xerxes seated himself on a ledge near the front of the cafe. But he was anything but in different. He had made a breath taking discovery. Not since the Riff campaign, when for sheer protec tion the natives had been forced to band together, had he ’ seen so friendly a meeting of the repre sentatives of the various tribes. Ordering coffee in the worst pos sible mixture of French and Clileuh jargon in order to appear .as harm less as possible, he sat straining his ears toward the guttural buzz welling up from tlxe native groups. However, he heard nothing. At the sight of a Legion officer, the Chleuhs and the Tuouregs and the eastern Arabs switched their talk to meaningless grunts about the heat and the death of their favor ite camels. A frown flicked across face. He stood the cafe, when second surprise, stepped into the cafe froth. the street* < i i she drew hack with a have until not are the the she of London, at her home 1 new Hayloader Fertilizer Supply is limited of. hostility, unusual con- take a stroll up narrowly a moment. he ordered. “Tell the of disappointment Xerxes’ handsome up, about to leave lie received his A girl suddenly as if eyes lin- Enquire at Hopper-Hockey Furniture Store Exeter DASHWOOD and down Xerxes’ Isaac with V. L. Becker and Sons Sales and Service Phone 60w, Dashwood 'J YOUR Wedding PHOTOS Make sure getting the have them you are finest— taken at PHOTOGRAPHERS Phone 228 Mitchell Do You Suffer From Headaches? It is hard to struggle along With a head that aches and pains all the time. . . .. .A headache need pot bo an illness in itself, but it may be a warning Bymptom that there is intestinal tho ** of “S “ necessary <Bitters helns to remove the cause of headaches by regulating the digestive and biliary organs* neutralizing acidity, regiilatmg the constipated bowds Sd Elupthe sluggish liver, and when this has been accomplished the headaches should disappear. .Get B. B* B. at hny drug counter. Price 81.00 a bottle. * The T* Milburn Co.. Limited, Toronto, Ont. “Yes,” she agreed. “I suppose stumbling onto an American girl out here in Tlaba is something of a jolt. But stumbling officei’ of gion is a Xerxes’ drank in Delicately moulded, with youth and health, she was as out of place in the savage squalor of this Middle Atlas town as an orehifl at the noi’.th pole. "No doubt,” he replied, his Amer- icanese making a rapid come-back, “But, a man’s a man, war’s a war and a woman has no business mon keying with .the latter! May I in troduce myself? Lieut. Xerxes Ben edict, at youi’ service, mademois elle!” He bowed -again, humor twinkling in his gray-blue eyes. The girl laughed delightedly. “Not mademoiselle, lieutenant,” she corrected. “Miss — Mass’ 'Con stance Barteau, and to ease your mind, let me say that I am here with my brother, Raoul, who is a curio buyex’ fox’ a large London firm.” The fact that Constance Barteau’s last name was obviously 'French, and that she evinced no interest in his own peculiai’ name, failed to strike Xerxes as singular at tne moment. He was too interested in her bewitching brown eyes. The pair shook hands, and as they did so, a dark, close-mouthed man en tered a side arch of the cafe. Xerxes was yaguely aware of him, Ibut paid him no heed. The man stood weli back in the shadows, and had the Legion officei’ looked closer, he would have noted that the new- comei’ was not a native. “What do .you say to something to eat?” Xerxes suggested eagerly. “We probably can find some better place than this viper’s nest.” He laughed and jerked his head to ward the natives grouped at the back. “I’m afraid not,” the girl replied, returning the laugh. “This, I’m sor ry to inform you, is the very best cafe in Tlaba. Beastly, isn’t it?” The thin, harsh notes of a bugle came ringing soaked town campment. A Xerxes’ face. “Now what?” he demanded half to himself. “There’s officer’s call. The old man must have a bee in his bonnet.” He scowled again. “I’m sorry, Miss Barteau, blit I must re turn to camp at once . . .” He hesi tated an instant, then pressed for ward a step. “But will you meet me—tomorrow, say, 'here at this, the. very best cafe in all of Tlalba.” . Constance Barteau took a step backward, halted, and a peculiar startled, unhappy look suddenly Welled in hex* brown eyes. “Why—I’m afraid,” she began what Xerxes knew was a refusal. The dark, close-mouthed man in the shadows behind Xerxes, Scowl ed and nodded his head Vigorously. The girl, catching his signal* hesi tated an instant longer. She drop ped her eyes with a sidelong glance of understanding, then raised them again to Xerxes. “Why certainly*” she smiled. “I’d be delighted to meet you, lieuten ant. Tomorrow, then, at tile Sa-ine time?*' (Continued Next Week) Next Week: Vaguely Xerxes is aware Constance Bartcau’s un easy manner; ho learns the reason for it when lie sees the sort of com pany slid is keeping in Tlaba* then, I must admit that onto an [American as an the French Foreign ILe- considerable jolt, too.’’ smile broadened, as he the girl’s radiant beauty. yet vibrant down into the sun- from the Legion en- frown flitted across KHIVA Miss Nancy Fahner spent a few days last week with Miss Joan Baker. Messrs. Vincent Kenney and Alfred Pr-iest. Misses Alice Kenney, Edna Hubart and Nancy Chaffee, all of Detroit, visited' last week with Mr. and Mrs. B. McCann. Mr. and Mfrs. Gerald O’Rourke and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker. Mr. Eugene Dietrich was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, (London, on Tuesday of last week where he underwent an operation ifor '.ap pendicitis, His many friends hope to see him out again soon. Mr. and Mrs. B. McCann, Alice and Eileen and Mt. and Clement McCann spent Saturday of last week in London. Mrs. Hardwood Flooring Contractor Old New Floors Laid and Sanded Floors refinished with a up-to-date machine. ■ —Estimates free— new Phone . Crediton 10J 38 If you require the services of a portable welding out fit just phone the above number. Ed’s Machine Shop will be at your service to do a thorough job whether it be large or small. Ed’s Machine Shop Two Blocks East of Main Street on John Street. I OUR SERVICE IS DIFFERENT. WE SELL YOU A ITT IN OUR PRIVATE TRUSS ROOM. Trusses, Belts, Supports of all kinds, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Over 15 years experience. Your drugs at ROBERTSON'S ExeterPhone 50 tobacco Misses Ella and Tillie Zimmer, of Detroit', are spending their cation at their home hei’e. Rev, and Mi’s. Burn attended funeral of their sister-in-law, late Mrs. Ira Brown, in Toronto week. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Weiberg, of Kitchener, spent the week-end holidays with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Saundercott and Mr. and Mrs. John Gossman, of London, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Melton Walper, of Ingersoll, were week-end visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Adlington, of Brantford, spent last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Allemand. Mr. Lome Kleinstiver and friend, Miss Williams, of Bowmanville, were week-end visitors with his mother, Mts. Kleinstiver. Mrs. Ayearst, formerly Barbara Thon, and daughter Betty, of De troit, were holiday visitors with Mrs. Bertha Hayter and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Abel, of St. Clair Shores, Mich., visited with Mrs. L. Mclsaac recently. Mrs. J. Raschke and sons, Bob and Donnie, returned to their home in Detroit on Monday after spend ing their vacation here. Mr. George Rader has returned after spending a week in Detroit with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Schulze and Ona. Mrs. Harry Cook and daughter, Suzanne, of Windsor, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Tieman. Mr. and iMrs,. (GeoTge and Mr. and Mirs. Gerald of Centralia, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. Nadiger. Dr. and Mrs. 'Spellman and fam ily, of Kitchener, Lieut. Alda Bol ton, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bolton, o£ Hensall, were Sun day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. T. Harry Hoffman. Miss Helen Spell man, who has been spending hei* holidays here, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. IL. Blitzstein, of De troit, spent the week-end with Mrs. M'erner. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bosk, who have been visiting here, re turned to Detroit with them2 Miss Dorothy Wein, of Hospital, is spending her at hei’ home here. Mr. and Mrs. Mink, of spent a few days with Mr. Ed. Maier. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robair, of Detroit, were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Allemand. * Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kimple, of Kitchener, spent the week-end holidays with her mother, Mrs. G. Becker. Col. and Mrs. E. E. Tieman, of London, are spending their vaca tion with his mother, Mrs. Mary Tieman. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Ferguson, of Saginaw, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. England and Miss Beatrice Graybiel. Miss Thelma Weber, of Sarnia, spent the holidays at her home here. Mr* and Mrs. John .Snyder, of Brantford, were week-end visitors with her mother, Mrs. Hayter. Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Windsor, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Baker. o Mrs. Win. Mrs. va- the the last Mrs. D. Godbolt Godbolt, Victoria vacation Chesley, and Mrs. visited in London on Monday. Miss Euoleen Kuntz is vacation ing for a week at Bright’s Grove. Decoration Day Services At the Evangelical Cemetery The Decoration Day Services at the Evangelical Cemetery on Sun day were attended by a good crowd. Owing to following graves all where Dr. guest speaker. There was singing by the Ladies chorus and a solo by Mi\ Truscott. A duet by Dr. 'Godsell and Mr. Truscott, of Detroit, was very much appreciated, ADVANCE NOTICE the threatening weather the decoration of the proceeded to the church H. A. Kellerman was the Ontario Royal Commission on Forestry PUBLIC HEARINGS WHEREAS pursuant to the Public Inquiries Act, Chapter 19 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1937, Major General Howard. Kennedy was appointed a Commissioner to investigate, inquire into and report upon the forest resources of Ontario and their conservation, management and beneficial utilization for all pur poses, including their relation to other basic industries, particu larly farming, and their relation to recreation, soil conservation, and waterways and water powers— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, after having completed field investigations with his staff, the Commissioner proposes to hold public hearings in accordance with the following tentative schedule:— Sault Ste. Marie .............................. 28-29 Oct. Port Arthur ....................................... 1- 2 Nov Kenora ................................................. 5- 6 ” Fort Frances ..................................... 8- 9 ” Geraldton ............................................ 12-13 ” London ................................................ 18-19 ” Cochrane .............. ........ .................... 25-26 ” North Bay .................................... 28-29 ” Pembroke .................................. 2- 3 Dec. Ottawa ............. ........................... 5- 6- 7 ” Toronto ....................;...................... 9-10-11, ” NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT all persons, associations, or groups desiring to make representations or present evidence to the Commission will have an opportunity of doing so at any one of the above hearings. While the presentation of oral evidence under oath is permissable, it is strongly urged that submissions take the form of written briefs, as to the form of which the Com mission’s counsel will give any assistance tha?t may be required. All briefs or oral evidence presented at the public hearings will be given proper consideration by the 'Commission in the prep aration of its report and recommendations. In order to facilitate the work of the Commission, it is re quested that briefs be forwarded to The Secretary, Ontario Royal Commission on Forestry, Administration Building, Long Branch Small Arms Plant, Toronto 14, to reach the office of the Com mission at least one month before the hearing at which their con sideration is 'desired. W. H. HEWSON, ■Secretary. Stade and Melvin and Louis Rader spent a week with relatives in Pigeon, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. W. Filkins, of How ell, Mich., spent the week-end holi days with her parents. Mt. and Mrs. Wm. Nadiger. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Fassold and son, of Detroit, were Week-end vis itors with Mr. and Mrs. P. Fassold. >A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fassold one evening re cently in honor of his birthday. A very pleasant evening was spent. Holiday visitors With MTS. Lu cinda Mclsaac wei’e Mr. Wilfred Mclsaac and son, James and Rob ert Donxito,, all of Detroit. Frances who has been here, returned homo with them. Sunday visitors with Rev* and Mrs. Burn were Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Brown, of Kitchener, Mrs. S* Brown of Grediton, Mr. and Mrs. Hinton, of Windsor, and Mr. Ira Brown and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ringland* of Toronto, and Murray Brown, of London. On Monday visitors were Mi’ and Mrs. Wallace Jardine and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jardine, of Hes- peler, Mr. and Mirs. Kemp, of Galt, and on Friday Mr. and Mrs. John Ehmes and son and daughter ofc North East Hope* Messrs, Murray Wolfe, of Toron to, and George, of .London* were holiday Visitors at their home here. 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