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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1916-12-14, Page 15THE SIGINAL : GODERICH ONTARIO TavasllmT. MLCi{MP " 14 191d 1. +4 do+''4 4 **********its 1CA N D I ES ► FOR CHRISTMAS + cic Our store is the recog- nized headquarters for Candies of superior qual- ity. Our assortment for Christmas is unsur- passed. In addition to Chocolates and Candies of all kinds made fresh in our premises every day and so popular in Coderich, we have a stool; of LOW &- AND NEILSON'S + NEAT, FANCYBOXES- . ALL PRICES J. E. ROBBINS 11111•••Alin + Phone 64 South side Square X444444*°**4°'4444' 4tlailiilailrWNriliiliOaita OW; iii►�ilr►�ii tliWiiliiliil►iliirti B !berry¢hristmas TO ALL WHO HAVE TO DO' WITH therophe- bio ..+..wens —E send good -will to those we serve and to. F `/ �/ those who serve us ; and we ask as much— we send, believing that friendly business is the best- iness. We wish every proper joy of- F 1 [nineteen much— we most joyous time to all 1 - - - . -1.- trusster ;• • HE soft, fleecy snow, float- ing down straight from the heavens, melted as quickly as it struck the sidewalks and turned tato' mud -under the hur- rying feet of the thou- sands of late Carietmas I shoppers. Black Jakie stood in the abelter afforded by the elevated road pillar. his threadbare raincoat drawn tightly about him, his hands thrust deeply into his pockets: aa he gently tapped tint one foot and then the oth- er on the wet pavement. Not that Jakie was cold, but his shoes had worn quite thin, and the dirty, brown slush had sought out all the little cracks through which It might seep and and • com- fortable haven. "'S going to be • lean Christmas for me," Jakie sighed reflectively to the gleaming lights of Broadway. "Awful In his pocket be jingled his one lone quarter against the key of his cheap Sixth avenue room and smiled as he thought of the days when be had jingled gold coins. In those days the racing game had been good, and Jakie was one of the best-known book- ies at Sheepshead. Then he had been affluent. He bad dressed in the height of ultra -fashion and radiated with that ready -money look. 'rhe dying out of the racing sport and too frequent trips to the bar had left Jakie stranded, without a friend in the world. Silently and. moodily Jakle reflected oa his hard lot. 'His chin, with Its twodsy growth of heavy black beard. that same heavy beard which had al - bei[ of the More, but 1 dlde't know 'whether you would want to speak to me or not." "8111y," laughed Marie. "Want to speak to my old pal? Of course I do. And now that 1 have seen you we are going to have a good, old-fashioned chat, but we can't stand here in this wet and talk. 1 am living with my married sister now and lust came downtown tor a few things to hang ou the kiddies' tree. Come on up'aud help us ax the thinga." Jakie thanked her, but remonstrat- ed that his- attire was scarcely suit- able for an evening call. Marie in- sisted that hie clothes made no differ- ence to her and that her slater would surely think the same. Anyway, no matter what her slater might think, Jakie was her friend, and that get, tied 1t. They walked to Fourth avenue and took the subway to Harlem. Jakie In- sisting on spending ten cents of his precious quarter for the carfare, al- though Marie had Wed' t0 RUN* a dime foto his hand. On the way up Jaklo told his story, laying the blame on hard luck and the Mate officials who lard put racing on the bum. Merle listened with quiet attention, Sodding her head here and there and Interjecting a question now and then as the ex -bookie seemed about to drift kway from his story. Jakie was Introduced to Mande and John, her husband. They were either too busy decorating a tiny Christmas tree on • stand in the corner of the room or else they didn't care, for nei- ther evinced disapproval of Jakie. ' He was made to feel at home In the little family circle, and entered with keen enjoyment the work of trine ;ming the tree and arranging the pre.. eats for the two children fast asleep in the next room. The final arrangement completed. Maude and her husband took a last Peek at the sleeping kiddlee and called Jakie to see them. As the little group stood In the door way Jakie noticed that John put his arm about Maude's waist and that the light to Maude's eyes shone with pe culler brilliance as she enuggled closer. It was a picture of domestic love and felicity and it touched Jakie deeply. John and Maude having retired for the night. Jakie and Marie were left alone in the parlor. Seated before the fireplace. where the gas log was throwing forth a cheemlieat, Jakie asked Marie about herself. She had lett the chorus and all her former gay companions and was now employed in a millinery establishment. "What's the matter with the show Same?" asked dakb•.—•"Teo fast for you,', "Tea, Jakiw . lsimehow' or other I couldn't let myself drift like the others had, and when 1 came up here to live with Maude and John and the kids, well. they didn't think It was the best thing for the kids to have their aunt In the chorus. Not that they objected to the chorus part of It, but then there are so many other _things that go with 1t. The gay com- pany, the loose way of living and 'things of that sort." "So you cut it out for the sake of ,the kids?" "Yes. for the kids and for my own sake. i was becoming tired of .he life, and the bpme life here seemed to touch something in me and make me want to live right. There is nothing In that fast lite, Jakie; the right way 1s the only way. You may prosper for a time on the wrong road, but sooner or later you come to grief." Yee, she was right. Jake knew. Tb. wrong way had dragged him down. Drink and loose companions had brought him to his present level. For along time be sat and gazed at the fire. When nett be spoke there was a tenderness in his voice such as had never been there before. - "Say, Marie," be said, "do you think lfou could help me get on the right track, the honest road? I want to try. i see how happy you are and what a change It has made 1n you. I am go- ing to try." Tenderly she put her hand on bis arm _am glad that you will try. You know 1 always liked you, Jakie. Somehow you were different from the rest of the old crowd, for you were always a gentleman in your manner. Yon would never stand for the real rough stuff." "Tbat'e the kindest thing 1 have heard for two years," said Jakie slowly, as he patted the small hand that still lay on hie arm. Suddenly he stiffened in his chair as a thought seised him. I "Marie," he asked tenderly,' le there any tallow, right now, that you think a lot of? You know the way i mean." "No, Jatte, not now," she answered slowly, as she understood why be asked. Then she added, "but there might be it--" "if he were a right -living sort of fellow?" broke in Jakie. "Yes." 'The clock on the mantelpiece struck twelve. "flee, it's CbHatmas morning," sighed Jakie. "Tee, Christmas," breathed Marie softly. "Could you—do yon think, will you wait until—well, until I can get on the right track?' She nodded her head in silence. Jakie put his arm around her waist and drew her heed to kis shoulder. "You do rare, Marie?" be whispered. Again she nodded and thea tuned ber lips to kis. "My Cbristmas crease[" said Sallie softly. "the beet tittle girl la the world" "And mise," added Marie. "1s elle ttra that Is to k" BLACKSTONE'S - West St. THANK the people of Goderich and vicinity for their gener- ous patronage in the past and wish one and all a Merry Christ- mas and a Happy New Year. Special Christmas mixture of Chocolates and Creams ORANGES NUTS BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOXES OF CHOCOLATES FROM 2Sc to $5.00 A hint of Novelties and Decorations See our windows Get our prices We are agents for Neilson's Chocolates Blackstone's, West St. "The Christmas Store" Headquarters for Ice Cream and Oysters Phone 240 $kNIfRUPT SALE grocery SIZ HAVING purchased the bankrupt stock of Groceries, Crockery and Glassware of O. C. Whitely at a rate on the dol- lar, this stock will be sold out at reduced rates commencing Thursday, December 14, 1916 at the old stand, McLean's Block, east side of Square. All wishing to reduce the high cost of living will come early and often while this stock lasts. Good butter and fresh eggs taken in ex- change at the cash price. See 1>lelgon later for priess. Twos Cai. REMEMBER THE DATE, DECEMBER 14dl P. T. Dean, Prop. Yes, It Must Be She. .. ways shone through his pallid skin and had earned for him his cognomen of Black Jakie, trembled a little, and the thin, blue lips pulsated with low - muttered maledictions heaped upon - the world in general. The sporting element soon forgets old pals down on their luck. be reflected. Nervously scanning the faces of shoppers emerging from the doorway of a department store, Jakle'a lace_ lighted up as he saw a petite figure laden with many bundles start across the sidewalk. Marie Lecouro Yes, It must be she. Marie, the prettiest girl in' the Follies chorus. Should be speak to her? Perhaps she would have at least a kind word for the fel- low who had bought her many din- ners at swell cafes and had lavished his money on her when he had it. In- stinctively he started forward, his hand on bis ancient velour hat, the one relic of palmy days. But almost as he started he checked himself. No, It would be better not to speak to Marie, for she, like all the rest of the old crowd, would turn him down, would refuse to speak to a bum. He stepped back to the shelter of the elevated pillar just es Marie turned to eros the street. Her bright eyes twinkling with good cheer, she came up quite clone to Jakie. Sud- denly a gash of recognition crossed her countenance and she almost dropped her packages as she method forward. "Jak1. " she cried, "Is It really you? Where have you been? What are you doing here and where are you gang?.. Before Jakle could think of an an- swer to the questions which called for a reeitai of almost his entire Hte's history. she went on "For goodness' sake, latae, you look • sight! What's the idea of all this poor -folksy =stove le it a .tall or are you really right" to wear "Forced is fumed ear [parr replied lasts. yowl "I'm brskik 1 as. roe as p'. s hemi Christmas Suggestions ELECTRIFY YOUR HOME HEADQUARTERS Have just w••+M•~emeFOR. ELECTRIC. IRONS " TOAaTERS ': " TOASTER STOVES HEATING PAP --_ 'JIOTWATER CUPS BEDROOM HEATERS VIBRATORS 1610 a • All above appliances will he kept io repair, free of charge. received a new line of Portable Lamps IPC ft1c it , A complete line of Vacuum Ckaners, Fans, Pofta_b_le Lamps, Cooking Ranges, Domes, Shades, Tungsten and Nitrogen Lamps. A New Line of Flashlights and Batteries on -.-hand.- t A NEW STOCK OF ELECTRICAL 'FIXTURES HAS JUST. ARRIVED OUR SPECIALTY Let us give ,you an estimate on wiring. -your home, office, garage or _place of business. i ROBERT TAIT TREET, NEXT TO I?OSTOFFICE GODERICH, ONTO CHRISTMAS MESSAGE The Hospital for Sick Milling COLLEGE ST., TORONTO. Dear Mr. kklltor:— Thankslfor the privilege of appeal- ing through your columns oa behalf of the Hospital for Sick Children, the great Provincial Charity. Our need of money is measured by the children's need of help, and you can judge bow great that need must be when last year 3,046 sick little ones were treated as in -patients, and as will be seen from the 1916 figures, 693 patients were admitted from 242 places outside Toronto. Last year 271 In -patients were treat- ed for deformities, such as club feet, bow -lege, knock-knees, Pott's disease of the spine, lateral curvature of the spine, dislocations, infantile paralysis, tubercular disease of knee, hip, ankle. is the Hospital for Sick Children to take dollars out of your pocket, or Is death to take babies out of their 'adles? That Is the question. One gift more In the Hospital's trea- sury means one coffin less 1n the LiTTLE WHiTE HEARSE. The Hospital must be digging up help for little children from the ee41 of , human kindness, or sextons wHl be 1 digging graves for little children in the soil of many a cemetery. The Hospital for Sick Children can only volunteer its mercy in so far as you friends of little children volunteer your money for service in the Hos- pital's never-ending battle for the lives of the little ones. Let your money fight in the trenches of some mother's trouble and rescue some little child from the dugout of pain, disease and death. Can the Hospital leave children to die because the fathers of those chil- dren have left home to flgkt for lib- erty ibarty on the British battle Ilse, and can the Hospital help the children of Cas- sea's soldiers with its Bare unless you help the Hospital with your cash? You have money enough to kelp every other war food without beeping back a dollar from the Hospital's war fund—the fund that helps the Hospital save the lives of little cbfldree, includ- ing theesoldlern' little children. Do not let the little ehildreu pay, le the loss of the Hospital's care, the son- tributloe that should be given and must be given to the war funds. Your money can send a message of cheer to some father In the trenebew - yea, send that message trots the rot where the Hospital nines soma little child back to ate, the .1114 of the father who is lighting your battle la the trenches. Ivory dollar kept from the Hoe. p11a1's power to serve the little .An- drea 1s a weight added to the burdens and a grist added to the morrows of Otte war. Yoe erne bear to have yrnr packet emptied of a little money easter than soma mother eon bear to have her lame emptied of a little valid. Will you seed a dollar .r men if Too eta. tr neeglas rlyvMaee. f8sero- tory Treasurer, or 1 ROAR ROBP:RTtSON, (ttatrsaa .f the Beard of Trnsteee. KODAK Advertising Pays i Itwrt yolitignraa"44/14"4"Ir t •reof, 1 The gift that arouses interest on Christmas morning, and sustains daft interest through all the days to come. We handle Kodaks exclus- ively, because we can not afford ` to take chances when we buy nor can you. R_ R' S A L L O W S.._..-. r .11111111,01.1. c one J ay S est? The Person trained in Commercial School. We guarantee to give a Stenographic and Commercial Course equal to that given by any School in the Province and to place you in a position when you graduate. Write for rates elle make arrangements to enter as soon as possible. Fall term begins September 5th. Students may enter any time. School of Commerce CLINTON, ONTAIRiO. PHONIC 201I. B. F. WARD. D A , M. ACCTS.. PRINCIPAL 1t • •