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The Clinton News Record, 1939-12-14, Page 6PGE2. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD' THURS., , DEC. 14, 1939; acture Bcyond by KATNER111E mum etiAT FIFTEENTH INSTALLMENT SYNOPSIS Jocelyn Harlowe, raised in a French ,convent, at the age of eighteenjoins her mother, Marcella, inNew York. Worriedabout her safety, because she is unfamiliar with the modern world :and has developed into. a beautiful woman, her mother's first wish is to !get her safely married. Attending her first ball, Jocelyn; meets Felix Kent, •rich, handsome and nineteen years ,older than herself. Encouraged by her -mother, she and Felix quickly become engaged. Alone in her apartment one :night, a cripple, Nick Sandal, enters by the fire -escape, confides in her that he is her father and that her :real name is Lynda Sandal. Visiting her father in his apartment, Jocelyn meets Jock Ayleward, . a gambler. When she mentions the name Felix Kent, he tells his story of how he -was a mining engineer, worked under Kent, and was sent to jail for making -what was adjudged a false affidavit. Jocelyn refuses to believe him, but, :after seeing more of Jock, and after dye has kissed her passionatelyduring moment they had alone, she •says that she will search Kent's safe for papers on the ease. When asleep one night, Jocelyn's another wakes her and .says that her jewels have been stolen :and Jocelyn suspects Jock or her fath- er. She goes to see her father whc seems to know nothing about the jewels. She meets Jock there, who kisses her against her will. But she tells him she will . search the safe, manages to get the combination from Felix, goes to his office in the middle of the night, finds the papers'>show- ing .Jock's story is true, tosses them out the window to Jock, is captured and taken to a room to await Felix's appearance. 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Division Court Office. Clinton Then. Felix Kent, staring down at her, turned scarlet and his eyes changed. He turned try one of the men, "Here, let me alone with her a apartment." moment. I think I've' seen the girl! "Did your mother know?" before. There's more in this...This "I never told her. I was not per - is hardly a police matter. I'll ex- mitted." - plain. Just let me have her for an "Not permitted?" He laughed, instant and I think I can find out to permit you to betray?" all I want to know." "I love Nick, Felix." The men, curious, grimly amused "Have you ever, may I also ask, and cynical, went willingly away. loved me?" He moved close to Jocelyn, caught "That is a question you have never her wrist in his two hands and yet troubled to ask me, Felix." drew them up to his breast, pulling "I hardly thought you would be of you any more at all." her nearer to him in a gesture that willing, Jocelyn, to -to promise your- Felix, after a long staring look, was passionately possessive, furious, self to me unless you loved me." said, `"What in heaven's name ora yon masterful. I ! ! I "You knew I did not love - your ?" "Now" he said between his teeth lass pretending to be now. " ss some strong coffee, I mean to hear emery word of the truth. I will have those papers." As they moved silently up the city's 'crowded 'avenues, Felix did not' waste his leisure. He thought. . "U -hum .. the Rappel parson's son .. Jock Ayleward. "Where- and how did you meet him?" he asked quietly. She said, "I met him in my father's rooms." • "Your -father's ?i" • "Nick • Sandal. He is in this city, He came one night to see me in the It is my privilege to help you in any of your difficulties. Perhaps now it might be wise for you . . ." Mary reentered quickly. "Mrs. Harlowe, Mr. Catring is on the tele- phone. He'ssort of urgent, ma'am.", "Yes. Yes, He' told me he had a clue, that he would" have news for me. I'll speak to him over my room telephone, Felix," The murmur of this exchange of confidence between her mother and. the privste detective reached Joee- •lyn's ear in her own'room: Weak and sick, she hurried, how- ever, out of Nick's clothes and hid them, Mary 'carne back to say, "Here's a bundle, miss," some one hander! in at the kitchen entrance." Jocelyn ,took .the bundle, an un- skillful package addressed in printed letters and, aloiieagain, she opened }Frank Fingland, B.A., LL.B. eBerrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Successor to W. Brydone, K.C. "Sloan. Blocs - Clinton, Ont. The little jacketand tam, the pleated skirt and that other dress she 'had taken to Nick's rooms. She stood beside her bed and looker down at these mute, eloquent garments. Abruptly she crossed to her door and locked it. • Rapidly and surely she got herself into the queer little symbolic costume and even ran her fingers through her hair. She went into the living -room and stood -there facing Felix Kent. . "Now," she announced clearly and even vela pity for him in her cool voice and eyes, "I will tell you everything, Felix. I am not afraid , \ NA'A h1_\\\U\\l\1ei""wummi �i`fl'ips�/fl//h '/_////////p///za Va. 41 �3 4 M \\ q by v////P%r n �,./ .,�./ r .'C'. CHRISTMAS MUSIC The true "Spirit of Christmas Will audience on Saturday, December 23, bereflected in the programmes to be 5.30 p.m. EST, when the CBC broad- heard when Canadian listeners turn casts his programme an the city.'s on their radios during the next two most expensive bells. Mr. Richardson, weeks. The immortal music always who has played many famous caiil- identified with Christmas, extra- lons thoughout the world, says that vaganzas to add to the jollity, stories sweetness and simplieity are the es - of Christmas past and Christmas sense of good bell music. present, and, of course, the ever fam- iliar and beloved carol have all been "YOUR HOME. STATION" planned to blend with the trimmings on the tree, the gay decorations, and CKNX the front on the windowpane. 1206 keg. WINGHA114. 250 Metres "if' you haven't gone mad since I r" "I' am not pretending. But I am left you yesberday-at your own re- eVer. Especially of late" I've kissed you rather often, how- not Marcella Harlowe's daughter, not the Irlyouhere want to marry. I've D. II. McINN +'S CHIROPRACTOR Electro Therapist, Massage o0ltee: Iluron Street. (Few Doors west of Royal Bank) Hours --Wed. and Sat. and by appointment. FOOT CORRECTION manipulation Sun -Ray Treatment Phene 20'7 quest, as I seem to remember -or if "Yes. I did not know - what I fgfor I have not myself lost the use of my should feel ...then. And afterward ought my help from my mother or from you. wits, you will please explain this it was too late. I -can't make I've tried often enough to show my, By general consent, "The Messiah", written by' George Frederick Hendel in 1741, is the greatest of all oratorios. The work was completed in 24 days and had its first perform- ance at a benefit in Dublin. Dr. H. A. Fricker will conduct the oratorio for the CBG broadcast, which will be heard over the national network from Toronto on Wednesday, December 20, 9.30 to 10.00 p.m. Besides the Men delssohn Choir, listeners -will hear an orchestra comprised of members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the soloists to be heard during the performance are Frances Jaynes, soprano, Eileen Law, contralto, Al- bert Kennedy, baritone and William Morton, tenor. Christmas season broadcasts, an- 't'ir10I'3KLY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS nounced for the week of December 17, by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, include a performance of FRIDAY, DEC'. 15th: Handel's "The. Messiah",,,, by the 11.30 a.m. "Peter MacGregor" Mendelssohn Choir of Toronto; a 12.46 p.m. The Bell Boys programme played by the Hart House 7.00 p.m. Lukewela's Royal carilloneur,• Leland Richardson; and a Hawaiians gala extravaganza, "Turkey, Trim- 8.00 p.m. Gulley-Tumpers beings", arranged and conducted by SATURDAY, DEC. 16th: • Percy Faith. The great Handel 9.30 a.m. Kiddies' Party , oratorio will be given Wednesday, 6.00 p.m. Tango Time December 20, 9.30 to 10.00 p.m. EST, 7.00 p.m. Wes McKnight the bells from the Hart House Mem- 7.45 p.m. Barn Dance oriel Tower will be heard Saturday, SUNDAY, DEQ. 17th:' December 23, 5.30 to 5.46 p.m. and 11.00 a.m. United Church the special streamlined Christmas 1.00 p.m. Guy Lombardo Orch. fantasie, under the baton of Percy 6.00 p.m. Kay Kyser Faith will be listed Friday, December 6.45 p.m. Pym at the Organ 22, 9.00 ' to 9.30 p.m. EST. MONDAY, DEC. 18th: 9.45 a.m. Band Music TO SING HANDEL'S 11.30 a.m. "Peter MacGregor" "THE MESSIAH" 12.45 pan. The Bell Boys 7.00 p,m. The Jesters TUESDAY, DEG. 19th: 8.30 a.m. Breakfast Club 12.45 p.m. Cactus Mac '7.00 p.m. Hildegarde 8.00 p.'m. Empire Songs WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20th: 10.00 a.m. Harry J. Boyle 12.45 p.m. The Bell Boys '7.00 p.m. The Four of Us THURSDAY, DEC. 21st: 8.30 a.m. Breakfast Club '7.00 p.m. Novatones. 8.30 Grenadier Guards Band preposterous joke. And you will' you understand. My mother said -is real• self to you. Now, by treachery, please return the papers you took was right and natural to...to want 'i you choose, certainly in secret, I've from my iafe. I see now why you to...kill you". discovered for myself your real hearts coaxed that combination out of me, He let go his hold on her arm and and minds and truths. I know, Felix At least I begin'to see why." drew in his breath. `"For God's sake!" Kent, how you made some of your "Let me go, Felix", said Lynda "You've been consulting your fath- wealth, what you did, one of the evil er?" things you did-" "I've been to see him at night. I "That's enough. Keeps quiet." would climb down the fire escape from Felix strode toward her. "Listen to my bedroom window." what I have to say. If you don't tell "You met Jock Ayleward in your me the whereabouts of Ayleward in you are up against? You, Jocelyn father's room?" ten minutes -where he's gone, where Harlowe, have been caught in the act "Yes. I did not like him. I did not he lives, what he's going to do -back of house -breaking and theft. You are believe in him. I believed in You. you to the police station. I set the police on his track with or without your information and it won't take them long to pick it up. Convenient. I'll get Sandal and Ayleward and I'll get them right. ' And I'll get you. All of Josialii's money won't buy you off. I'll get you either as my wife or as Ayleward's accomplice. Gem thieves and safe -openers. The choice GEORGE ELLIOTT oleicensed Auctioneer for the County of Huron Correspondence promptly answered Immediate arrangements can be made •3for Sales Date at The News-Rcoord, FOlintbr., or by calling phone 203. !Charges Moderate and Satisfaction. Guaranteed, Sandal. Her voice was resonant. "I'm not a. child. Nor any property of yours. I'll not be held like this, bullied and threatened." "Do you know what you've done? Do you even begin to knew what in the hands of the law. Do you And at. that, remembering how know anything about its power?" lost was her faith and by her own "More than I did." act, her hearE broken and she began "You know very little as yet. Lis- to sob and to cry and to beat her ten to me, Jocelyn, and don't dare to hands together. "Now," he . said, breathing 'hard defy me. It is my generosity alone that can get you out of this ugly, this and speaking through his teeth, "you horrible fix. Do you want to go to prison? State's prison?" "You've sent other people to prison," cried Lynda, "people very much less guilty than I am." "Whom have you in your mind? What secret influence has been at work in your life? What has led you to deceive me, Jocelyn? To deceive your mother? You you remember will give me the whereabouts of this gentleman whom you did not believe nor like nor trust but for whose sake you made a spectacle of yourself 1a the New York streets .at night, and lied and dressed like a man and stole and would ruin mei" She could not answer. For the time being, she was incapable of anger or of pain. She went in at the fam- e "THE McKILLOP MUTI1AL !Fire Insurance Company .Head Office, Seaforth, Ont. Officers: 'President, Thomas Moylan, Sea- !iForth; Vice President, William Knox, :Londesboro; Secretary -Treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors, Alex. 'Broadfoot, Seafcrth;' James Sholdice, Walton; James Connolly, Goderich; W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Chris. Leonhardt, Dublin; Alex. McEwing, 81-th; Frank McGregor, Clinton. List of Agents: E. A. Yeo, R.R. 1, Goderich, Phone 60301, Clinton; James Watt, Blyth; John E. Pepper, 'Brucefield, R. R. No. 1; .R. F. McKer- 'cher, Dublin, R. R.No. 1; Chas. F. illewitt, Kincardine; R. G. Jarmuth, !Bornholm, R. 11. No. 1. Any money to be paid may be paid to the Royal Bank, Clinton; Bank of Commerce, Seaforth, or at Calvin Cbtt'a Grocery, Goderich. Parties desiring to effect insur- ance or transact other business will :bepromptly attended to on applica- ion to any ,of the above officers ad- edfessed to their respective post offs. tees. Losses inspected by the director •who lives nearest the scene. "I love that man," she said. that we are to be married tomorrow iliar entrance of the apartment past at noon?" the staring doorman and the inquis- "Nor' itive elevator boy, held up. by Kent's "Yes, Nothing you can possibly do grasp, her "head down, Nick's cap over or say can prevent you now from her eyes. becoming my wife tomorrow. I'll! Quickly and as noiselessly as pee- puree ,you out of this and carry you Bible, Felix took Jocelyn through the is yours." "I love that man. I want him to clear himself even if it must be at the price of"'your ruin, Felix. Justice must make your ruin necessary aince your dishonor and your guilt are provable." "You ohoose me for your enemy then? People who have had the courage or the folly to da that have regretted it." Marcella came into the rooms. She started toward Lynda with a quick cry of relief, then checked herself, staring. "It isn't Jocelyn. Tell me-" She stood looking from Kent to the tall strange girl. All at once her face deeply colored. She ran over to the door what led back < into the apart- ment and locked it, still with her scared eyes upon Lynda; then she gestured to Kent to repeat this ac- tion with the glass door. "Look out. Be careful, Don't let her get away," she whispered. "This is the woman. This must be the woman Catring described. You know -the woman *ha was seen going in and out . , . the woman wha took the jewels!" • (CONTINUED NEXT ISSUE) CARILLONNEUR TO BROADCAST Leland Richardson, one of the few great carillonneurs of Canada, has loved ringing bells all his life, When he was barely 12, he was allowed to pull the neighborhood firehall bell to celebrate Armistice Day, and ever, since he has been ringing bells for pleasure and as a profession. Mr. Richardson is carillonneur at Hart House, UniNsarsity of Toronto, and will perform for a coast-to-coast APPOINTED TO HAMILTON James Garrow, superintendent of Bank of Montreal branches in the Maritime Provinces . for the last six years and manager of the main office at Halifax, has been named manager home and when you've told me the outer room and down the passage and of the main office of the. Bank as truth of your ugly and wicked esca- thrust her in at, her own bedroom Hamilton. ' Mr. Garrow isa native of pade, you can wash yourself and burn door. "Get into your own clothes; be Goderich, son of the late Justice J. T. those horrible clothes. And get some quick," he commanded and managed to Garrow and brother of the late Jus sleep and then you will put on your close her in and to be back in the tic' Charles Garrow of the Ontario wedding dress and come to St. front room by the time Marcella, with bench., my at er heels, carne into it her - Peter's." M h h 1 Ire went out, locking the door. self. Ire came, mopping,his bitten lip and Marcella was lined, livid, sick. laughing, to the desk. ! Felix came and took her hands. "It's "Loolc here, Cracken," he ' said. all right, thank God, Mrs. Harlowe. "This isn't at all the sort of case it No harm done. But we 'must look leeks like. Thegirl is one of these after her more carefully frons this silly debutantes. She's been put up time forward," to a wild sort of prank by some ell "Felix, tell me -do you think that her friends and she's had her les- she knows anything about . . . ." son. 1 Marcella's voice had an almost sinuous "I want to hush this thing up and furtiveness as she looked about and withdraw the charge and take her behind her, then at him, "about my home with me now. The ppor kidis -jewels?" all in" Felix was startled, for an instant, "About them papers, Mr. Kent?" away from • his own biting preoccu- i atiori. difficult but t Kent's laughter was r p still came, a short, hard laughter. "I didn't know---" "That's all right. I'll gat them "Of Course. I forgot you were not back. The little devil wanted to give to be told. I have had sumo jewels me a scare. When I lay hands on :..here, hidden. They are not mine. TIME TABLE the boy that helped her-" They are a trust. They've been His fist on the desk top whitened. stolen, Felix. I've had a detective Trains will arrive at and depart from The police officer who looked down... but yon mustn't say a word" Clinton as follows:at it whistled. At this point Felix realized that Buffalo and Goderich Div. (Going East, depart 6.43 a.m.! How different a creature she the woman before him was not in. a' Going East, depart 8.06 pan(looked, crouched in the corner of theicondtion to bear any emotional strain; Going West, depart 11.46 a.m.. soft back seat, from the glowing that a shock of fear or pain might "Going West, depart 9.50 p.m.IJocelyn Harlowe. Felix, pulled down bring on some frightful catastrophe, London, Huron Brace this shades. !physical of mental. (Going North, ar 11.21, lye. 11.47 a.m. "As soon as you are back at the, He spoke soothingly: "You must Going South ar. 2.50, leave 3.08 p.m. i apartment, Jocelyn, and have had !tell me all about it, Mrs. Harlow'. INTERFERENCE It' is a rainy !evening I set me dont awhile, Prepared, for entertainment By turning of a. dial, I welcome the announcement That "So and so will speak; The subject of his discourse Is ce-ce-ee-ee-eek." "Good friends, now is the time for all To work instead of talk. The best way to accomplish this Ts aw-aw-aw-aw-awk. "The situation's critical .. I know just how you feel. Your only hope lies in the way You Sque-ee-ee-ee-eel. "There's something 'wr'ong in Den- mark' Creating all this stir And what I now propose Is GL r -i -r -r. "My time is up and though you should Forget each word I speak, You still will find, as I have said: 'Gr -r -squeal, awk, awk, eek -eek: -May Purcell McBride. o do CASH PRIZES Weekly !'UNE IN: Lob Hood's Ho 0 ds Program" THURSDAY NIGHTS 8.30 CSKNXS WINGHAM SAVE YOUR ROBIN HOOD COUPONS A BANDED PIGEON On Tuesday morning a winged vis- itor arrived! at the home •o£ Mr. Wat- son Webster, 'Varna, and apparently came to stay for Christmas. The feathered visitor is a pigeon wearing a leg band inscribed "G.U.250". It is quite tame and after feeding with the barnyard fowl, flew up to the house and walked in, quite unafraid. The owner may get his, bird back by calling on Mr. Webster. MONTGOMERY -JACKSON A quiet wedding was solemnized at the rectory, Blyth, when Edna May Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson, of Morris township, was united in marriage to Stanley Archibald Montgomery, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Thomas Montgomery of Morris. Rev. R. M. Weeks was the officiating minister. The bride wore a becoming costume of rose taffeta with matching aceesories. Fol- lowing the ceremony a wedding din- ner was served at the bride's home to the immediate families. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery will reside in Mor- ris township. 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