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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1924-2-21, Page 3• Next . time try . t'4e , finest : grade-- TEED . ROSE ORANGE PEKOE urnames and Their Origin PENNINGTON FISK Racial Origin—English. Variations—Fiske, Fish, Fisher, Fisil- Source-Geographical.+ erman, Fiske r, Pessoner. The first syllable in the name of Racial O'rlgin—Anglo•Saxoq.' Pennington might lead you eo suppose Source—An .Occupation. that it is of- Welsh origin,: for the The family name of Fisk, of Fiske, word "pen" In the Cymric tongue is another one of those surnames means a "head" in the "geographical which illustrate 'vividly .the changes !Left Weak, Nervous and Broken sense: The rest of the nanie, however, which take place in a language in the Down—Health Regained. belies any Celtic origin., matter of twenty-five generations, for As a family name Pennington, or it has been no longer than that since "A few years ago," says Miss Fran- Penington, as it is sometimes spelled, our modern word "fish" was so pro- ces Hankla, of Plenty, Sask., "my is traceable directly to Pennington- asi nounced. Virtually all of these "fish" mother, Mrs. Walter Hankla, was a geographical name. And it is found names have arisen from the occupe- stricken with influenza, which was as 4!ie designation of a township in tions of those to whom they were first then epidemic, and for a time was in a Lancashire, England,. and of a tything applied. It is possible, of course, but critical condition. She appeared to M Hampshire. hardly likely, that there were a few get over the prominent symptoms of English geographical family names rare instances in which the first use the trouble but did not regain her of this sort. are likely to denote au or was as a nickname, denoting a fan- strength. Some weeks later her weak- igin among the nobility, for of course clad likeness to a fish. ness developed into sinking spells in the old Norman feudal chiefs natural- I .%.l1 variations, however, may be which she would almost smother. Not- ly took as their family names the taken for granted as having been de- withstanding medical aid these spells continued and she was constantly growing weaker, until she was prac- tically reduced to skin and bone. Her lips and gums were colorless, she was nervous, and suffered from indigestion and palpitation of the heart. At this stage a friend of mother's, who lived at a distance, came to see her and strongly advised her to try Dr. Wile liams' Pink Pills, which, she said, had greatly helped her in a critical illness. We got these pills and mother began taking them, The improvement was slow at first, but we could see that the sinking spells were growing less fre- quent, and that strength was return- ing. The treatment with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills was continued, and day by day health and strength returned, un- til.she was again able to go about, and help with the work of the house. The improvement this medicine made in her case was simply remarkable. "I may also say," adds Miss Hankla, "that in my own case these pills were of the greatest benefit. Last winter I was in a badly run-down condition, and very nervous. My appetite failed and I had no color. Knowing what Dr. Willi ' Pink Pills had done for Snowflakes. Sound is deadened by .snow, Snow will not-tlnench:thirst. No two snowflakes are alike. Snow prevents plants .from becom- ing frost-bitten. There 'is nothing on. earth :whiter than newly -fallen snow. Salt, added to snow, gives it an even lower temperature. Carbonic acid is a component, of snow, which is therefore a splendid; fertilizer. Snow: is white because its crystals and prisms reflect only the white light i rays. Snow on some mountain -tops never melts because the 'rarefied aid < ab- stracts all the heat from surrounding' objects. The Pewter Pitcher. Great-great-grandmotherGertrudeG ray Got the set oh her wedding day;'" Pewter graceful of curve -and flare As costly and delicate silverware; Not of lead and soft all through, Lusterless, and 'a dead drill bice, But with copper enough in. the tin .to hold A.patina rich akin to gold. Porringer, charger, bowls and spoons To stir the tea of afternoons When a. gossiping crony came.to call, With half knit stocking and woollen ball,. And needles flickering in and out -Turning a gray yarn heel about, While the pewter sugar bowi, plain_ and plump, Yielded many a luscious lump. ALMOST HELPLESS But the pewter pitcher with flowering lip,_ AFTINFLUENZA , Like a calla lily's lovely tip, ('],r And handle looping its fluted side, 1 (� Was the joy and pride' of the happy bride. It held the cream at the evening meal For the lovers wedded for woe or weal, And later milk for the babies four That played in turn by the cottage door. names of the territories over which they held leadership. As a matter of of fact one Pennington family does trace directly back to one Camel de Pennington, overlord of a place of that name, who had his seat be Mulcaster (or Muncaster) county. Certain branches of the family have taken the latter name' as their family name- ' dee ages the fasts of the church were But this does not mean at all that far more rigorous and numerous than all Penningtons trace back to this or to -day. Indeed, the Fishmongers' any other of the Norman overlords. In Guild of old London was the most many instances humble dwellers in powerful of the merchants' associa- the various Penningtons moved to tions for many generations. other parts of England, and there be -1 The Anglo-Saxon name appears on came known by the names of the ' the old records variously as "le places whence they had come, as :Fischere," "le Fyske," "le Fys-cer," "Roger de Pennington," etc. In nearly and sometimes softened into "le Fis- all E.lglish family names such pre sere (the Anglo-Saxon "ch" had the fixes as "de" (of) -and "le" (the) have "k" sound). The Norman forms, either been elimivated as superfluous "Peschor" and "Pescheur," and "Pes- taxes on the tongue, or have be.en•in-:loner" have only a few survivals in corporated into the name. In the case the last mentioned surname, though of Pennington it is easy to see that originally the Anglo-Saxon and Nor - the latter would produce a combina- man forms were often used inter - tion rather hard -to pronounce as a • changeably by the same, family, as in singlo word, which explains, why such ' the case "Egeas Fisher, or Pessoner," a variation is never fMet with. • who was mayor of Gloucester in 1241. - rived from either of two occupations, the selling of fish or the catching of them. These occupations were tre- mendously important in the middle ages, for the English nation subsisted largely on fish both as an economic and religious necessity. Medieval England was Catholic, and in the mid - Love and Life at Vigo. Love at a distance .until you are en- gaged is the rule in Spain: As a re - milt of that somewhat inconvenient custom lovers are driven to strange expedients to communicate with each other. Consider the gentleman of Vigo whom Mr. Ralph Stock tells about in the Cruise of the Dream Ship. Picture if you can, says. Mr. Stock, a well-dressed Spanish gentleman standing in the middle of one of the main thoroughfares and gazing toward one of the housetops; he is apparently engaged in practicing the deaf-and- dumb alphabet. No one of the stream of pedestrians passing along the side- walks •takes` the slightest notice of him; neither does the wheeled traffic, except to swerve obligingly out of his path. It is his affair, 'and a love af- fair at that. He is conversing with his inamorata at the third -floor bal- cony window yonder. It needed three vulgar sightseers such as the crew of the Dream Ship to find anything un- usual in the proceeding. I am ashamed to say that the lady caught sight of us and pointed in alarm; whereupon the gentleman turned with an excusable frown of annoyance, and we hurried on our way. 3eware of Imitations! Unless you see the name "Bayer. Cress" on package or on tablets you are not getting the genuine Bayer As- pirin proved safe by millions and pre- scribed by physicians . over twenty- three years for Colds Headache Toothache Lumbago Neuritis Rheumatism 'Neuralgia •Pain, Pain Accept "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" only. Each unbroken package con- tains proven directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few, cents. Drug= gistse also sell bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark (registered In Canada) of Bayer Manufacture of Moxibaceticacidester of Salleylicacid, While it is well known that Aspirin. means Bayer Manufacture, to assist the public against imitations, the Tab- lets of Bayer Company will be stamp- ed with their general .trade mark, the Cross " HEALTHY CHILDREN ALWAYS SLEEP WELL The healthy child sleeps well and during its waking hours is never cross but always happy and laughing It is only the sickly child that is cross and peevish. Mothers, if your children do not sleep well; if they are cross and cry a great deal, give them Baby's Own Tablets and they will soon be well ; and happy again. The Tablets are a mild but thorough laxative which regulate the bowels, sweeten the stom- ach, banish constipation, colic and in- digestion and promote healthful sleep. They are absolutely guaranteed free from opiates and may be given to the I new-born babe with perfect safety. The new sales tax will not increase the price of Baby's Own Tablets, as the company pays the tax. You can still obtain the Tablets through any • medicine dealer at 25 cents a box, or by mail, post paid, from. The Dr. Wil- liams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. ams mother, I began taking them with the result that they soon made me as strong and full of vigor as the other girls of my age. I may just add that I think we owe mother's life and my good health to the pills and I hope our experience will be of benefit to some other sufferer." You can get these pills from any medicine dealer or by mail at 50c, a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. • Words of Wise Men. Virtue is, a quality more admired than rewarded. When the music plays, the heart is light, Ships that are badly navigated hit the rocks and human beings are often ships without rudders. It is astonishing how little one feels poverty when one loves. You must judge a maiden at the kneading • trough, not in the dance. Pluck the rose end. leave the thorns, Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of before ye ask Him. A fine cage won't feed the bird. A little oil may save a deal of fric- tion. One false move may lose the game. Prudence, looketh unto faith, •con- tent to wait solutions. We wisely strip the steed we mean to buy. Cent per cent db we pay for every vicious pleasure. Loaves put awry in the oven conte out crooked. He overcomes a stout enemy who overcomes his own anger, "Men go to books—Heaven forbid— foe instruction, but for .warmth and light, for a thousand new perceptions that struggle inarticulately within themselves, for the enlargement of their experience, the echo of their dis- cords and the companionship of beauty and terror for their troubled. 'Souls. They go to literature for life, for more life and keener life, for life as it crys- tallizes luta higher articulateness and deeper significance. The enlargement and clarification of men's experience —that is the function oS literature.— Ludwig Lewisohn, Great -great-grandmother Gertrude Gray Folded her hands and passed away, And out of her cherished pewter set Only the pitcher survives her yet. It stands in a mansion now between A Chinese vase of apple green And Venetian glass as thin as air,. Like a bubble blown from a. jewel rare. Haven't Descended As Yet. "Do you believe that men have des- cended not only from monkeys, but, farther back, from fishes?" "No—most of 'em are poor fish still." The old collector of precious things, Cups and ewers and coins and rings, Its weight in gold twice over paid For the pitcher of lead and copper made; For the atmosphere of the long ago Clings to the humble metal, lo! Homely virtues, and simple joys, And the merry prattle of_ girls and boys. The pewter pitcher is full of dreams Of bowery woods and crystal streams, A farmhouse brown with mossy eaves, Rosy apples. and golden sheaves, Amber lamplight and bread and milk, And yellow cream as smooth as silk. Of all his treasures of gems and art, Tho pitcher is dearest to his heart. —Minna Irving. He Knew lt. The bashful young suitor enterer the home of his sweetheart bearing a large box with the name of a well- known florist on the cover. "How sweet and fresh they are!" cried the young woman, 'opening the box. "I believe there is still a little dew on them yet." "Why—er—yes," admitted the youth, "but it's just a little, add I'll pay it to -morrow." 4 ------- Send a Dominion Express Money Order. They are payable everywhere. t A Modern Maid. Mrs. Jones advertised for a woman to do general housework and a colored girl applied for the place. "What sort of a cook are you?" was the first question put. "Ah cain't cook," was the reply. "Are you a good laundress?" "Ah don't do no washin' an' ironin'; its too lard on mah hands." "Can you sweep " "No, lady; I ain't strong enough to sweep." "What on earth can you do?" "Ah •dusts," the applicant answered. The Drawback. Eastman—"So your hired man's quit smoking?" Westerman — "Yes—found it too much work to open his tobacco pack- ages?' Keep Minard's Liniment in the house. Free Rides to School. Carfare is not needed by school children in Victoria, Australia. They are carried in street cars to and from. school free of charge. The sheep .in Taranto, Italy, wear blankets to protect their fleeces. This' place is noted for its fine wool and for' the purple mussels from which a dye' is secured for fabrics of fine tissue. Mother! • Give Sick Baby. "California Fig Syrup" Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver and. Bowels of Baby or Child. Even ' constipa• e ed, bilious, fever• d ish, or sick, collo `1A. Babies and Child- ren love to take genuine "Callfon- 1V nia Fig Syrup." No other :axative regulates the ten- der1 ttle bowels el, so nicely. Ityex `-, sweetens the stomach and :starts the. liver and bowels ant ng without grip - tug. Contains no narcotics or soothe ing drugs. Say "California" to your druggist and avoid counterfeits! In- sist upon genuine "California Fig Ask for Minard's and take no other. 440 eee Crossgrained. "Who is that woman?" inquired Rogers. "That?" answered his friend. "Why, that is Aivira Cross. And rightly named she is too. I haven't a doubt but what that woman would climb a fence, just to be on the other side." GIRLS! HAIR GROWS THICK AND BEAUTIFUL 35' -Cent "Danderine" Does Wonders for Lifeless, Neglected Hair. A gleamy mass of Iuxuriant hair full of gloss, lus- tre and life short- Iy follows a genu- ine toning up of ;ti neglected scalps with dependable "Danderdine." Falling h a 1 r, itching scalp and the dandruff is corrected immediately. • Thin, dry, wispy or fading hair is quickly invig- orated, taking on new strength, ;color and youthful beauty. "Danderine" . Is delightful on the hair; a refreshing, stimulating tonic — not sticky . or greasy! Any drugstore. DON'T TRY THE WATCH TEST • aEfl Yo1l Hear: Place watch to ear then draw S uway. You shou d hear tick at 56 inches. Does a ringing in your ears prevent your proper hearing?.. LEONARD EAR OIL relieves both Head Noises and Deaf- ness just•rub h backof ears and insert in nost ile, Price $1.25 For Sale Everywhere. "•Intereot!ina dosoripfave fnlder \.�;,.. . 9erat upon request:.` A. O. LEONARD. inc. 10 titb AVO. yL ., New 'York A now IPMESSY Always -- fragranf Always -- the ;same Always --in good condition "Wherever and' ihenever you buy it Depends on the Form. Betty—"Is it bad form to appear in knickers?" Bess—"That depends on the form" a When making a baked custard the milk should be brought almost to boil- ing point before it is poured over the eggs. This will prevent the custard from turning watery, as so often hap- pens when cold milk is used. c� IIN Keeps EYES Clear, Bright and Beautiful WriteMurineCo.,Chtcago,forEyeCaresook� . �.'_;T•_ �.InYR1t^.�%.'r'�•:' �'k•'lffir Is Your Blood Starving dor Want of Iron?irenTa.t7;;Il'oi Size of Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is more than 1,000 spuare miles greater in area than Lake Ontario.. A Captive Tiger's Food. Tigers in captivity consume from li to 16 pounds of beef a day.. Classified Advertisements FOR SALE OOLGROWERS, YOUR OWN V wool manufactured or exchang- ed for yarn or blankets. Woollen Mills, Georgetown, Ontario. AR JONG, FASCINATING Chinese game. Complete set, with full. instructions, one dollar postpaid. W. Aslett, Sarnia, Ont. —g—r O N D E R F U L DISCOVERY. V Charges batteries in 10 minutes. Gallon free to Agents. Radiolite Co., St. Paul, Minn. C.ATARRH I For quick relief heat Minard'a and inhale. Splendid for cold in head, throat or chest. Without Plenty of Iron In Your BIood You Don't Get the Strength and Nourishment Out of the Food You Eat. When over -work. Iack of sleep. improper food and A impure air sap the iron from your blood and mase You feel weak, nervous, irritable and out -of -sorts. e is important that you should at once put Inure iron into your blood. Without iron tbo blood loses the power to change food into living tissue and a therefore nothing that you eat does you the Proper amount of gond because you don't get the fun strength out of It. Your food merely passes through your system like corn through a milt with the rollers so wide apart that the mill can't grind. Because of this steady starvation of the blood and nerves people often become weakened, tired -out, nervous and rundown and frequently develop all o But the moment organic iron Early Old Ago 'The celebrated Gr. Mlchenhoff, an authority on early old age, says that it le "caused by poisons generated in tho Intestine" When your stomach digests food properly It la absorbed without forming poisonous matter. Poi- sons bring on early old age and premature death. 15 to 30 drops of "SeigeIs Syrup" after meals makes your digestion sound. 10 e sorts of symptoms. —Nuxated Iron—Ls sunnlled a multitude of danger MRSIMISENER5S ous symptoms disappear in most eases, the flesh becomes firmer, the muscles get back their strength .. and the roses of health bloom In cheeks that wore - ■ pale and sickly looking. No matter what other so-called remedies you may have tried, If you are not strong: vigorous. hearty and well, you owe it to yourself tomake the following test: Bee how long you can work or how C Using tar you can walls without becoming tired. Nezt. Vanished After Using Lydia, I take two five -grain tablets of ordinary Nuxated Iron [s a� L three times per day after meals for two weeks. E. Pij[ikhalii i'$ Vegetable: i Then test your strength again and see for yourself. how much you have gained. You can obtain Nuxated d Iron from your druggist on the distinct under- , Compound standing that If you are not fully .satisfied your I money will be refunded. Children Delight n . .� • u c SoapBaths Lute �ra, Because they are soothing and re- freshing for tender skins, especially if assisted by Cuticula Ointment on first signs of redness or roughness. The Cuticula Talcum also, delicately medicated and exquisitely perfumed, is excellent for little ones. Soap25c. Ointment 25 and5Qc. Talcttm25c.. Sold throughouttheDominion.. CanadianDepot: L see. Limited, 344 St. Perri 31., W. MYfantreal. .•—Teutiettra. Soap shaves without tune. I "Branchton, Ont.—"When I wrote t_ ____ for t...,-- my action was mostly prompted by curios- ity. 1 wondered if 1, too, would benefit by your me eine. It was the most profit- able action I have 'eller taken, I heart- ily assure you, for through its results I am relieved of most of my sufferings. I have taken six boxes of Lydia F, Pink - ham's Vegetable Compound Tablets and a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Blood Medicine, and 1 can honestly say I have never been so well before. I had suffered from pains and other troubles since I was fifteen years old, and during the 'Great War' period I worked on munitions for two years, and, in the heavy lifting which my work called for, X strained myself, causing pelvic inflammation from ;which I have suffered untold agony, and'I often had to give up and go to bed. I had doctored for several years without getting per- manent relief, when I started to take your medicines."—Mrs. GOLDWIN Mss- ENlIli, Branchton, Ont. Write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi- cine Co.: Cobourg,'Ontario, fora free copy of Lydia E, Pinkham s Private Text, Book upon " Ailments of Women." p , ISSUE. No. 7--'241•