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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1937-5-11, Page 2THE OR S S POST Do Not Miss This Netir Romantic Story Read. 1.1 Now ! ENTITLED "THE INTRUDER" By Allan Rhodes OIIA+PTER I. The uninvited Guest: Dora Sheldon gave a last pat to the waves of her soft brown hair -- late look at her reflection lu the glass assured her that she was looking her best hi the new frock which the dressmaker had brought home that afternoon, Thee was only natural, because Mie was very baPPY. Ali her Life of twenty-two Years she had lived In a pleasant world. and that tranquil record was written an her comely face, And now she had just become en- gaged to Ralph Ransom. .� She was very fond of him—at)- sotntely contented with the present state of affairs and wth her Mattel prospects. Her parents were de- lighted, for Ralph was a charming and speolafy eligible young man. Stress and storm had never elat- ed into Dora's life. Her father was something in the City, which enab,ed him to keep his wife and fancily in comfort, They bad lately moved into a new house in Nordenbam, which Is a suburb than only the welldo-do can afford to live in. All the gardens are beaut fully kept—all the People are well dressed, Dora had met Rapti at a neigh- bour's bridge party. He was a bank clerk, and lived near, in the house o1 a naval at - Boer's widow who took paying - guests. He belonged to a tennis club of which Dora became a mem- ber also. 'They both played tennis, and saw a great deal of each other during the summer. Besides the club there were private tennis parties and garden parties, and Ralph be. came a frequent visitor at Dora's home. Very plaaoklly the affair had, flowed on --at least, on the surface. What Dora had known of doubt and bone and fear she had kept to herself. Rakeh's attentions at fit's;, had net been so marked as to make her at. all euro oY bim. Then, in the autumn, an old aunt of bits had died and had left him five thousand pounds, That had made a great difference to his outlook on life, Very soon alter he had asked Dora to marry bim, and she had said she must talk to her mother, and perhaps he would Ike to site her HEALTHY CHILDREN r i CHILDREN I-IILDREN of all ages thrive on "CROWN BRAND"! CORN SYRUP. They never tire of its delict. ons flavor and it really is so good for them—so give the children .'CROWN BRAND" every day. 1 Leading physicians pro- nounce "CROWN BRAND" CORN SYRUP a most satis- factory carbohydrate to use as a milk modifier hi the feeding of tiny infants and as an energy producing food for growing children. THEiFAMOUS Ell FWD Y The' CANADA STARCH COMPANY urolted tater about it, She had been very sweet, very gentle and rather shy- lit' had not been a roanantic proposal., and she had steel: little sign or gladness, the relies from suspence in her heart. Ralph had been seeing her home atter a Cinderella dance. She had not allowed him to tomo in that night. They had parted with a mere lingering clasp of the hand. When Dora had told her mother next day, Mrs', Sheldon had saitl— "Oh, my dear, I'm so thankful it's settled But 1 alwaye felt sure he meant to make you an offer:" And she :kiss'ed her daughter affectionately, and even shed a few tears of gratification as she had added—"You will be able to start life se nicely with five thoueand pounds." it was not Dora's, way to cry out that she would have been Just as bappy if Ralph had not had five pence. That was the truth, but she accepted her mot'her's stand- point without question. She had been brought up in a world where material things counted, Ralph's courtship had been eon- ducted with the greatest decorum. He had interviewed Mr, Sheldon, and bad been accepted as a pros- pertve son•inlaw. He had inform- ed his relatives of his engagement, and now the Sheldon's were giving a small dinner party at weicb he was• to be formally Introduced as Dora's Amite, 10 some of her relatives: Dora lingered before she went 4r Somehow, in spite of his conven- downetairs. She took a letter from 1 tional attire and good grooming, he, brought a suggestion of another world into the suburban room. Dora belonged to it. The whole place formed a fitting setting for her figure - Ralph had lived and moved if they must never be moved, and handsome ornaments on the mantel- piece and in the cabinets. Dora gave some final toudtes to the pink and white chrysanthemums in the vases. A stray thought flaw to the details of tine dinner site had helped prepare, and then she dwelt on the pleasing Picture that fancy painted. Before long she and Ralph would be married and giving dinner parties in their own hoarse. She looked round the familiar room. It would 'he strange t0 leave home, but then sale was not going very far, Itaiele would not wish her to. They would live quite near her parents, so that she could run in and see her motber almost every day, And Marjorie was growing up fast. Dora was glad she had a young sister who would, be able to 811 her piece in the household. The two boys were her parents' pride, but a daughter could do what sons could not. The bell rang, and there was the sound of an arrival. Dora stood listening Yes, it was Ralph's voice in the hall. The colour deepened in her cheeks, and her lips grow sweeter. "Mr. Ransom," .announced the houseparlourmaid. He entered and Dora came for- ward to meet him, He was a tall, dark young man with a handsome brow and clear-cut features, and a email drawer in her dressing Sable and read It once more. It was from Ralph's mother, a widow, who lived in the north of England with a married daughter, and it was a very charming letter, written after seeing Dora's photo-, amidst such rooms' all his life, yet graph sent in Ralph's letter, an- somehow he was different, He nouneing what his mother called his { looked more like an artist than a happy news. ! bank clerk. His voice wee in keep. (Dore thought it was the sweetest Ing with his appearance, musical letter that a another could have and well modulated. written. She felt sore she would 1've brought you love Mrs. Ransom if she knew her. 1 dear," he said. She wished Ralph's people were not so far away. Then she kissed, her new engage- ment ring, as if she had been a gip, in a poem, she thought, instead of her homely self. But vaguely she felt that she was living a poem, it was so beautiful to be really engaged to a man so handsome, so delightful as Ralph. She had hod her hair waved specially, and had let the hairdres- ser do It up for her in. the lateat style. And her frock was quite the newest thing, pale blue, 5o march the torquoises In her en- gagement ring. She left her pretty oedroom and went downstairs to give a last look at the dinner table, The table -centre was her own work, and she had arranged the flowers. . She bad been busy all day out the best glass and sliver, and the dessert service and coffee serves, which were only used on special orcasione. Now the sideboard shone resplendent, and the table gleamed under the shaded electric lights. None of the others were down yet. She went lute the drawing -roam and• Looked around there. The dining -room !fad red walls and while paint and dark furniture, and engravings to dark oak frames on the walls, The drawing -room was very shmtrt—whlte walle, and a pale blue carpet with a border of pinto roses, Pink shades to the electrle ligb,ts, and, loose overe of roselpatterhed cretonne on the chesterfield and easy °hairs. There were cushions eiaborately worked, whish I9oked an some roses, As he gave them to her he drew her to him, and kissed her very at- fectonately. ,She took the kiss shyly, It was still so new to grant him these privileges. Yet the touch of his lips, the pressure of his enfolding arm, was thrilling ber. She half drew away and at her flowers. "How sweet of you, R'ali,h. They're exquisite," she said, "1'11 fetch same water for theme' "Leave them for the present," he - replied. "We don't often get 0 few minutes together. We shall have people round us all the eveeing." Dora lel ber lover draw her Lo the lounge beside the fire. Site left her rocas lying on a tittle table, and felt as if a few momenta were being blsotc'lleti from paradise, though nobody would tae guessed it i to look at her, , Ralph did not, He believed that , he htid won her affection, but there was nothing to suggest ardent love , in the quiet figure lli his side. I Ile took her band with leis' ring 1 upon ft, and kinked at 1t wit great I sat18tlu'tinn, and Dora smiled at I him sbyly, "I had soot a sweet letter from , your m01lior," she told him. ' ''1 knew you wetter," he returned, ',She, and I haenb seen much of each other lately, but it's made her happy to know abeu.t you. I shall be aisle to take you to see Iter after ---atter We are marled." Dora blushed, "1 should love that, r dear," she said, 'It Seelnie aeon to ask you to settle anything,'' he went on, "But tbere's, no totems why we should looked wait long, le there?" I allouldal't tike to be married yet ewbilq' Dgra. faltered, "Mettler depends., on me to so 'man, safe, and 1 Multi have to teach Marjorie before I leave lwllte," "She'll novo' be able to take your place, bat she could learn, in a few mouths, all you can teach het'," he urged. "I should like ,to be married in the late spring, Dora dear, \Voat't you think about it?. "Not just yet," eke pretested "I should like-----" "Yes,, dear?" he quostionexl, 01 should like us to be quire sure of ourseles," she said gravely. "l'm sure enough," he declared. e'Yon think so, Bat we don't know each other so very well, and it's nice to be just engaged ler a while," said Dora. Lt was pally coguetry, that de• sire to be entreated, which. lurks in every woman's heart when she is wooed, bat it was also something more- she waned his love to stand the test oe waiting, How cool she was, he ,thought, but bow Clear and sweet, A girl worth welting for, Only be u',as longing for a home. It was years since he bad had one, 'Well, I won't say any more to- night. You've made me so happy, Dora." He bent and drew her closer. He would have kissed her again, but she half shrank. "Oh, Ralph, somebody's coming!" "What if they are?" he laughed. And Dora gave a little responsive laugh, and let him take the kiss he sought. Then she got up and began to arrange the flowers, and she was thus engaged when her father came in. air. Sheldon seemed to 'exude prosperity in bis dinner clothes, He was a jovial man with a florid face and hearty manner, and he greeted his future son-in-law with great lordlality. firs. Sheldon followed. She was good-looking and well-preserved, and her semi -evening dress was very smart indeed. With her came Marjorie, a rather gawky girl of sixteen, thinking how jolly it would be when it came her turn to be engaged --an occasion to which she looked forward wth eon- fidenee. The boss', Harry and Bertram, came between the girls. They were pleasant lads, one still at school, the other in his' father's office, (f� The relatives arrived, (TO BE CONTINUED) SHADE TREES The Brussels Council expects to arrange to bring into the village within the next week up to seventy- five Maple trees t0 be planted on the streets, any property owner wishing one or more .trees please leave your nate and number of trees required with Clerk, R. War- wick. Trees are free to owners, who will plant them. (advt.) SVEDNOS; Aa', MAY 11th, 1038 Notice To Creditors HARQU) 'W. LOVA ICseneral Insurance Agent Of the Township of 'Morris In 00 In the Estate of ,camas Nloheir late County of Huron, Farmer, Who died en or about the eighteenth day of February, A.D. 1938, TAKE NOTICE that all parties hay. Ing claims or demands against th4 estate of Dee above-mgttlluntel tie. ceased must mail 'paa+ttee:ure, uud proof of same to the tladersigued solleiter on or before the wanly, fourth day of May, A.D. 1938, upeei which date the undernentipned ex- ecutor will proceed to datrlbeto the assets) with regaa'd only to those elel,n a which h4 shat'] then leave received.. DAT'El> et Brussels 'Shirr 2nd day of May, A,D. 1938, Frank Nichol Executor by his solicitor Elmer D, Bell, Brussels, Ontario Notice To Crede: ors In the Estate of John Spell', fate of the Township of Morris in the County of Huron, Retired Farm- er, who died on, or about the alx- teenth day of March, A.D. 1938. TAKE N0TIICE that all parties hav- ing claims or demands against the estate of the above-mentioned de- ceased must mall (particulars and proof of same to the undersigned solicitor on or before the twenty- fourthelay of May,. A.D. 1938, upon which date the undermentioned ex- ecutors will proceed t0 distribute the aesets with regard only to these claims, which they snail then have received, DATED at Brussels this 2nd day of Mtay, A.D., 1938. Gordon Walsh Dr, T. T. McRae Executors by their solicitor Elmer D. Bell, Brussels, Ontero Football Schedule Brussels at Atwood May 20 Brussels at Ethel May 23 Listowel at Mildmay May 25 Attwood at Brussels' May 27 Listowel at Atwood May 30 Mildmay at Ethelt May 31 Atwood at Listowel June 3 Ethel at Mildmay June 3 Listowel at Brussels * June 7 Mildimay at Atwool June 9 Ethel at Listowel ................ June 10 Atwood at Ethel June 13 Brussels at Mildmay lune 14 Ethel at Brussels June 17 Mildmay at Listowel June 17 Ethel at Atwood June 21 Brussels at Listowel June 24 Atwood at Mildmay June 24 Mildmay at l3russ'els June 29 Listowel at Ethel June 30 Football fans will be interested to note that several new teams have entered' this year according to the above schedule. This should prove a fast group anti the support of the local fans is requested, when the local team takes do Atwood on May 20th. Get behind your team and be a booster, not a knocker, J lhei, Qnt, Phone 224 ELMER D. DELL LA. Barrister, Solicitor, Etc, Phone 20X • Brussels, Ont. , AP,..T,R-- James McFadzean Howick Mutual Fire Insurance —Also— ,—Hartford Windstorm —Tornado Insurance. —Automobile Insurance 'Phone 42. Box 1, Turnberry St, Brussels, 'Ontario - ._ ,, JAMES TAYLOR Idcenaed Auctioneer for the County 01 Huron. Sales attended to in all Pert* of the country, Satisfaction Guaranteed or no pay. Orders left at The `Post' promptly a'hteuded to, Belgratve Poet Office PHONE: — Brussels Phone 14-r.9 WILLIAM SPENCE Estate Agent, Conveyancer and Commissioner General Insurance Ofs ce Main :street, -- Ethel, Ontario ( WALKER'S FUNERAL HOME Wlitiam Street, Brussels, Ontario PERSONAL. ATTENDANCE 'Phone 65 Day or Night Calls MOTOR HEARSE B G. WAt.KER Director. Embalmer and Funeral Areereseateseeseaseewerestaisteettereat 1 1 NOW iS THE TIME TO HAYS YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED i5 N CHAPMAI Brussels, Ont. An animal at the London zoo is called a "tigon;' being the off spring of a tiger and a lioness. Hikers Prepare for Rockies' Sky -Line Trails INVADING the domain of the mountain goats, adventure -lov- ing Canacllans and Americans will tramp the Sky -Line Trail in the Yoko Valley district of the Cana- dian Rockies this summer from August 5 to 8, The Sky -Line Trail !!liters of the Canadian Rockies have a unique organisation. It is open to the world at large. 'I'be only qualifications are a love of beauty, a sturdy pals' of boots, and ille will to leave the main reads for tho undiscovered charms of the back c"untry. Tndiratinns aro that a gay band or nee, nturrt'a will Invade the leeet ful Pni,n Valley this Rum- mer from Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and the sev- eral attractive Canadian Pacific chalet -bungalow camps in the Canadian Rookies. From one cen- tral camp spectacularly situated half way between 'Yoho Lodge and Emerald Lake north of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the hikers will explore along the high line, visit the fossil beds on the slopes of Mount Burgess, inspect the snowy moraine of the Yoho Glacier and pick flowers in the bled -haunted alpine meadows of Little Yobo :Valley. The dis- trict has much to offer. The hikers will have opportu0 ittee to fish for Righting mountain trout, to hunt big game with camera, to get away from the ordinary hum- drum for lour glorious days of mountain life, This type of holiday, so unusual and yet so inexpensive because of the organisation formed by hiking entbusiasts, is attracting more people every year, The secretary -treasurer, 1. Murray Gibbon, 'Windsor Station, Mont- real, reports that the number of inquiries already received in- dicates that there will be a record turn -out of old and new monlbers this year, The picture layout ahotve highlights of a typical hike.