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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1941-05-15, Page 6PAGE SIX Mineintin PROFESSIONAL CARDS THE SEAFORTI-1 NEWS MAY 15, 1941 retarned the Sergeant, who had been encouraged in this ,manner any time for the twenty preceding years. "and hope 1 shall never disgrace my station, .whatever it may he. I am what nature and Providence have made 'me, and hope I'm satisfied." "You have not forgotten the how- itzer?" '.jasper took it on board this morn- ing, sir," "Be wary, and do not trust that man unnecessarily. Make a confidant of Pathfinder at once; he may he of service in detecting any villainy that may be stirring. His simple honesty will favour his observation by con- cealing it, He must be true." ',For him, sir, my own head shalt answer, or even my rank in the regi- ment, I have seen hint too often tried to doubt him." "Of all wretched •sensations, Dun- ham, distrust, where one is compelled to confide, is the most painful, You have ,bethought you of the spare flints?" 'A sergeant is a safe commander for all such details, your honour." "Wel, then, give me your band, Dunham. 'Cod bless you! and may you be successful! Moir means •to re- tire.—'by the way, let the man have an equal chance with your daughter, ?for it may ,facilitate future operations about the promotion. 'Oite would re- tire more cheerfully with each a companion as &lathe), than in cheer- less widowhood, and with nothing but oneself to love,—and such a self, too, as iDavy'e!" "I hope, sir, my child will make a prudent choice, and I think her mind is already pretty mach made up in favour of ,Patitifinder. Still she shall have fair play, though disobedience is the next crime to mutiny." Have all the ammunition carefully examined and dried as soon as you ar- rive; the damp of the lake may affect it. And now) once more farewell, Ser- geant, Beware of that Jasper, and consult with Muir in any .difficulty. I shall expect you to return, triumph- ant, this day month." "God lbless your honour! If any- thing should happen to me, I trust to t you, ,Nfajor Duncan, to care for an i old soldier's character." 'Rely on me, Dunham—you will s rely on a friend. Se vigilant remember t you will be in the very jaws of the u lion;—pshawl of no lion neither: but of treacherous tigers: in their vela' •jaws, and beyond support. Have the flints counted and examined in the morning—and farewell, Dunham, farewell!" The Sergeant took the extended hand of his superior .with proper res- pect, and they finally parted; Lundie hastening into his own inovaible abode while the other left the 'Port descend- ed to the beaeh, and ;got into a boat. It is not to be supposed that Ser- geant Dunham, after he had parted from his commanding officer, was likely to forget the injunctions he had received. He thought ,highly of Jasper in general; bat distnnst had been in- sinuated het•ween his former confid- ence and the obligations 'of duty; and, as he now felt that everything- dep- ended on bis own vigilafiee, by the time the boat reached the side rof the Scud he was in a proper humour to tet no suspicious circumstance go on. heeded, or any anusual anavement in the young sailor pass witt,hout its coot - :00111, 'As a matter of course, he view- ed things in the light suited to his pecular mood; and his precautions, as well as his distrust, partook of the hafbits, opinions, and education of the man. "The Scud's kedge was lifted as soon as the !boat with the Sergeant, who was the last person expected, was seen to quit the shore to the head of the ,cutter was oast to the eastward by means of the sweeps. .A few vigorous strokes Of the !latter, in which the soldiers aided, now sent the light craft into the line of the current that 'flowed from the river. when she was suffered to drift into the Offing again. As yet there was no wind, the light and almost imperceptible air front the Take, that had existed prev- iously to the setting of the sun, hav- ing entirely failed. All this time an unusual quiet pre- vailed in the •cutter. It appeared as if those on board of her felt that they were entering upon an atncertain en- terprise in the obscurity of night; and their duty, the hour, and the manner of their departure lent a solemnity to heir movements. Discipline also came n aid of these feelings. Most were sil- nt; and those who did speak spoke eldom in low 'voices. In this manner he cutter set slowly rout into the lake, ntil she had got as far as the river current would carry her, when she oe- came stationary, waiting for the nsual land -breeze. ,Ati interval of tall an !tour followed, during the whale of which time the Scad lay as motionless as a log, floating on the wat;er. While the little changes just mentioned were occurring in the situation of the ves- sel, notwithstaading the general quiet that prevailed. all conversation had not been repressed; for Sergeant Dunham, having first ascertained that both his daughter and her .female companion were on the quarterdeck, led the Pathfinder to the after -cabin, where, closing the door with great caution, and otherwise making certain that he was lbeyoad the reach of eav- esdroppers, he Commenced as fola lows :— "It is now many years, nay friend, since you began to experience the hardships and dangers ef the woods in my company." 'It is, Sergeant; yes, it is. I some- times fear I'm too old for Mabel, who was not lborn mail you and I had fought the 'Fretichers as cormades." "Nb dear on that account, Pathfind- er, I was near your age 'before 1 pre- vailed on the mind of her mother; and Nobel is a steady, thoughtful girl, one that will regard character more than anything else. A lad like Jasper Eau -deuce, for instance, will have no chance with her, though he is both young and comely." :Does Jasper think of marrying?" inquired the guide, simply but earn- estly. 'I should hope not—at least, not until he has satisfied every one of hi: fitness to possess a wife." "jasper is a gallant boy. and one of' great .gifts in his way; he may claim a wife as well as another." "To be frank with you, Pathfinder, brought you here to talk about this very youngster. Major Duncan has re- ceived some information which has led him to suspect that Eauadouce is false, and in the pay of the enemy; 1 wish to hear your opinion on thc subject" '.A.nan " "I say, the Major suspects Jasper of being a traitor—a French apy—or, what is worse, of beleg bought to 'be- tray us. He has received a letter to golusurausmoaguans......usuemauscat.asstasemol..... The Inland Sea s Colottel Washingtonlhear, Your honour " may be a useful albject too. He is the 'Certainly, one in whom I confide American prodigy; and I suppose I as much 45 in myself, Dunham. It is said, for instanc-e, that your daughter and her party were ?permitted to es- cape the Iroquois, when they came in, merely to give Jasper credit with me. I am told that the gentry at Emmen - ac will care for the capture Of the Scud, with Sergeant Dunham and a party f men, together with the de- feat of our ,favorite plan, than for the capture of a girl and the scalp of her uncle." "I understand the hint, sir, but I do not give it credit. Jasper can hard- ly be true. and Pathfinder false; anti, or ;he last I world its soon dis- trust hint." ''It would be seem eo, sergeant; it would indeed seent so. But Jasper is not the Pathfinder, after all; and I will own, Dunham, I should .put more faith in the lad if he didn't speak French." "It's no recommendation in my eyes I assure your honour; but the lboy learned it by compulsion, as it Were, and ought not to be condemned too hastily for the circumstance, by your honour's leave." "It's a d—d lineo. and. never .41,4anv may ac Well gree hint e.1.1 the credit aot ask. Yoe "aave no doubt o1 the of this jasper-Eau-ale:tee?" 'The boy has been tried. sir. -and fc'twcl.equal to all that can .he requir- ed of hint." '11e has 4 French :tante. and has passed much of. his 'k'Yhoc.d. in the French i.olcniesi has he i--,rench ,blood .a; his Sergeantr 'Not a drc.r. etstir ht r 474`, :.tntra.:::: rriy OWY: 47:•g ftis incAnti, 2.71 'hOni,51; loya! 1.!1:5 vtry 1.!*C4'inCt. tht:1 the -Trench. 1.05,wteit:-,.. his narneF He speaks the ]anguage oi :he Can- ada.% too; 1 find.- 'That is easst Dtincan. The boys was :aft under the care of c.,ne cd !car Lenanners in the old War. and .he took to tot water like .a dtek Your horo-ar knows . that we have to ports on Ontario. that can be named as satth. and he naturally pas- r.,ed moat of his time on the other side of the lake, where the :French 'nave had a 'f.evrteeSseis thc.c fifty years.. He learned. to speak their Ilanguage• and Canadians, who are .7.04, of calling.one good—at least no British subject; for I suppose the French themselves must talk together itt some language or other, I should have much more faith in this Jasper, did he know noth- ing af their language. This letter has made me uneasy; and, were there an- other to whom 1 could trust the cut- ter. I would devise sone means to de- tain him here. I have spoke to you al- ready of a brother-in-law, who goes with you, Sergeant, and who is a sail- or?" "A real eealaring man, your hon- our. and somewhat prejudiced against fresh water. I doubt 11 he could be in- duced to risk his character on a lake. and I'm certain ht never could find the station." -The :at is probably true, and then the man cannot .know enough of this treadttrcers lake to he Sit for the em- ployment. You will have to be dotably vieilant. Dunham, I give you full 2.:.wers; and shatild you detect this jasper in any • treachery. make him a sacrifice at once to offended justice," "Being ir, the service Of the crOW11, the lnalars !re Fre n: t.—at,t I tita: "Very :rut: :het: irt.n him, from hiS if4c :11,:-.7F. • H.4.•: tr. ht,, heels, and send him o 'r0 n.15 --ewn ranter. That !brother - fit y(11r5 111115t be able to find reas*or :rat way 1.1.s.ek. after he has once tra- gaspf.r. Le:i•eri the rOadt." I "1 7nake no doubt. talajor Duncan, 4:: Shall he able to do all that will be harn, iiiat 2 hesitate ret -a: ; necessary, should Jasper turn out as may happen ":,11: from a you seem to anticipate: though I strozg an ,nink ..aoual ris.a my life on his report concern:n.7 : have, truth." hitherto thnnetitt rhink :Da .toniidenee—it epeak ths ratiti,,taer y‘t.r, well for :he fellow; but that infernal not wish to 4.,:ve hint Foal. :etter! there is such an air of truth "Por the Fiat:Endes Ocnesty 1 about it: nay, there is so much truth wtiz answer -w,th nty .1fe '1 :o, in it. touching ether matters." ed the Sergeant i!rrnly. and not with- 1 think your honour said it wanted out a dignity DC ,7:nanier that struck the name at the bo•ttom; a great 001' his superrot. :t man 6.7..e.sn't ission for an honest man. to make," - know fte,w to be 'Quite right, Dunham, and no one ibelieve 704 ere r:ght, Dunham: 'estrt a reseal, and cowardly reseal In and yet this !at: has tin- the bargain, would write an anony- settled .41 my .apinions. have receiv- n-,otts letter on private affairs. It is ed an annonynac-ns communication, different, however, in war; despatches Sergeant, advising :he to on any are feigned and artifice is generally guard against Jasper Western, or allowed to be justifiable." Jasper Ea41-'dOLCE. 4E 2E is called, who "Military mann artifices, sir, if you it alleges, has iheee bolts she will: such as ambushes, surprises, enemy, and ;giving no reason to ex- feints.. false attacks; and even spies; peat that further :and more precise but I never heard. of a true soldier infortriatien will soon be sent.",who .could wish to undermine the '"Letters tatithcitat signature; to them character a an 'honest young man by sir, are scarcely to be regarded in stieb -means as these" war," "I have met with 'many strange et' - "Or in peace, Daphant. No ,r,r.e can sets, anti some stranger people, in the entertain a lower Opinion of the writ- co -arse df rgy experience. But dare you et of an anonymous letter, in ordinary. well, Sergeant; I must detain you no matters, than myself; the tiery act lon,ger. You are now on your guard, denotes cowardice rneannesa and and I recommend to you untiring vig- ' .baaeness; and to Myself it a token of Hance: I think ,Muir means shortly to, falsehood, as as of other viees, retire; and, should you fully succeed fBtit•in matters of war it is not exact- in this • enterprite, y influence wili ly same thing.. Besides, several not the wanting in endeavouring to suspicious' circumstances have been put you. in the vacancy, to which yon nointed.Out to me."' . '• • have Many .claims." •• "Saab as is fit for ,orderly .humbly thank your bonseur,"' men by their qualities, as it :night. be 1'A French master but a poor in- structor for British sailor. nc.twith- taradiag," '1 beg year rardon. sir: Jasper Eate-noace was kap tinder a real English scaman, ate that had sailed 'under the lciag's pearant, and may be called a taL;ro.:g.h.-hred: that is to 4.13“ sA',...ect •.boter. in the :01- 0nies tett raaee !et 1,7.r5t a: Ms trade. 1 bort ,..:143cr -slt far that " r.ot Stitan' 2e'rhaus Lot; ncr any .tettr i141PE'g .Vht gavf. the ecertn..aro, of tee have or :better 'Cr ITIC,7t I an. '('0T''t have 'doubt., UF 1.- f aa-Oty "It taty of lite is entrrister., and ire4..rtan• tkt . nevt: rf r nave t.etc. 7:: ttif the.r it,nc...tr. he :- amenable to glater- this effect, and hag lbeen charging me to keep an eye on the boy's move- ments: for he fears we shall meet with Canada needs your scrap for vital war needs. So great is the need of every particle of salvage that an ex- tensive campaign to collect all usable material is being undertaken by the Government throughout the Domin- 1011. Locally, it is in charge of the Red Cross. The following articles are urgently needed. I. Bones: All household bones ex- cept fish bones. These are used in the production of glycerine for explos- ives, for glues and fertilizers and are vitally essential in the present emer- gency. 2. Rags: Clean rags, woollen or eLgt011, ,carpets, rag rugs, More than a million dollars was spent last year on the importation of rags. 3. Bottles, glass. 4. Tin foil from cigarettes, choco- late bars, cheese, tea packages, etc. 5. Metal: Aluminum, brass, copper, hronze, lead, zinc, iron, steel. Very important to 2:et every possible scrap. ea Car ,batteries. 7. :Newspapers, wrapping papers. corrugated boxes, pasteboard lboxes. magazines. & Rubber Tires, ea rubber, old shoes. O. Burlap sacks. Please put rags in .bags and tie sec- urely. Place ,bottles in baskets or car- tons to avoid breakage. To conserve ,.pace flatten !boxes and tie securely. Magazines and papers to lbe parcelled ,Leparately and very securely tied, Newspapers and wrapping paper to be 'bundled .separately. In each home there is one or more articles no longer required. Clear yam attic and cellar and make your contribution towards a shell, a cart- ridge or an aeroplane. Contributions from farmers may the :eft 'before May 20th at the garage of Mr. J. Willis, NOrth .Ntaill street, or Mrs. 3. Best, Goderich street The town collection will be made Tues- day, May 20th. Please have your con- tributions in a .prominent place, early. Any further information may he obtained from Miss Gretta Ross, 01- , ephone 11110. Old leather purses, leather belte. jackets and kid gloves are used in making linings for seamen's jackets to help withstand the bitter wind, our sailors are called to 'face, Will anyone having such leather .goods get in touch with Gretta Ross,. phae 140, or leaare your parcel ,at Ross J. Sproat's store. " fteaMINIIIMUNO.1=11111111111011111111111110111MIIIIIII Househdders-Poyourbill CLEANOUT ItilaPAPER,111ES 7.g• Look, find and save old articles of metal—junior's old toys, brass and metal lamp stands—old maga- sines and papers—old sweaters and wool or part wool materials—every scrap counts. These are youir war weapons. Save them.. Give them. . Canada will use them for tanks, guns, planes and other war production material, MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC Dr. B. A. McMaster, MB,, Graduate at University of Toronto. Paul L. Brady, M.D., Graduate of University of Toronto. The Clinic 18 fully equipped with complete and modern x-ray and other up-to-date diagnostic and thereuptie equipment. Dr. F. J. R. Forater, Specialist in Diseases of the Bar, Eye, Nose and Throat, will be at the Clinic the first Tuesday in every month from 4 to Free well -baby clinic will be held on the second and last Thursday in every month from 1 to 2 p.m, JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A.,M,D. Physician and Surgeon In Dr. H. H. Ross' office. Phone 6.1 DR. F. J. R. FORSTER Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Graduate in Medicine, University of Toronto. Late Assistant New York Ophthalmic and Aural Institute, Moorefield's Eye, and Golden Square throat hospitals, London, Eng. At Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, third Wednesday in each month from 2 to 4 pm. Also at Seaforth Clinic first Tuesday in each month. -63 Waterloo St., Stratford. Telephone 267, AUCTIONEER GORDON M. GRANT, Licensed _Auctioneer for the County of Huron. Arrangements can be made for Sale Date at the Seaforth News, or by' writing Gordon M. Grant, Goderieh Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. F. W. 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AGENTS McKercher, R.R.1, Dublin; John E. Pepper, R.R.1, Brucelleld; 2. 3'. Prueter, Brodhagen; James Watt, Blyth; Vtrm. Yeo, Holmesville, DIRECTORS Alex Broadfoot, Seaforth; William Knox, Londesboro; Chris Leonhardt, Dublin; E. J. Trewartha, Clinton.; Thomas Moylan, Seaforth; W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Alex McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; Hugh Alexander, Walton. Parties desirous to effect Insurance or transact other business, will be promptly attended to by applications to any of the above name& officers addressed to their respective post offices. enemies when we least suspect it, and by his means." 'Duncan of fLunclie has told you this, Sergeant Dunham?" "He has indeed, Pathfinder; and, thongh I have been loath to believe anything to the injury of Jasper, have a feeling which tells me I ought to distrust hitn. Do you believe ia presentiments, my friend " "In what, Sergeant "Presentiments,—a sort of secret foreknowledge 'of events that are about to happen. The Scotch of our regiment are great sticklers for suctt. things; and nty .opinion of 'Jasper is changing so fast, that I begin to fear there must be some truth in their doc- trines." "Trainee make their cloths last an incredible time," says an institu- tion official. The reason for this may be that a roiling stone gathers no moths. • •