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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1931-04-02, Page 6Nearly all seek quality nearly all drink Salada "SALAD E A. daughter be missing. Matters is get- ting serious." "Oh, I say, like that, eh?" Mr. Pye- croft raised his .eyebrows in question- ing surprise. "But what about the police, can't they do anything?" Constable able Fordtook a long and thoughtful h pull a his beer,then low- ering his voice to a confidential whis- per, he moved still nearer. "As T was saying, sir, these have been five counting in Miss Page, and they have all gone from near enough the same place, that's up in the valley yonder, all within the last three months. If they was all females 1 could understand it better but the sec- ond one was a farmer's son by the 'Fresh froze the gardens' name. of Joe. Abbot. He was In here, this very bar and sitting on this very. bench the night he went.. Left hero v . N; .. �• `ee 0 about nine to ride home but he never THE EL ti 5:5 KEST YST US gat thereonly his hors arrived. Young Abbot himself ain't been seen since, nor never will. Now that there hap was as strong as a lion, a champion Esee4. wrestler a -.d a general smart lad, not likely any harm would come to ce by V.na"Pal aerhapsh his chucked him off E p and his body is Gut there in that ghast- �f 4 ly waste of heather," suggested Pye= A croft. "What 1 mean to say, you By T. C. H. JACOBSa. O° could search all eternity and not be , sure you hadn't missed somewhere." et ;� ,eee,� a �,• N`o Constable oFrcl shook his head and took .up the ,second pot of beerwhish svelOrsee. 'French stoutly, eager to praise her Mr. Pyecroft's hospitality had pro - 'No. sir," he said emphatically... n t i +r 'Oh 11 then Ill make a day of xc trel Rouse. pP 1 the babbling stream and munchy was reared in the saddle and the boss navebeenalatmint; thOf MYS e loe1Eifllit3 athet'al.' %r hes. Good scheme , . , what2 was riding was an old un. If h ort victim being Mona Page, daughter '•f the 1 Sicvicar. 1. r y Pyecroft, a new boarder :.t Mrs. Ti. ,h•s, decides to vo Tor a want. CHAPTER IL—(Cont'd.) kind Itis ward .Iurkl beloved moorland. Jog an roll are staying. ata ar. n ui , , we en, "That is possible but it ain't probable, Yarm. Holt has a curious habit of cliff-' . ain't.. Young Abbot Jog an old iriond; 1�Ioineau, livinfi at it, Fired some shady nook dvsa d not by miles it g "How—how do you do. Um—pleas- ed to meet you," stammered the young man, extending his hand nerv- ously. "Lovely weather, what?" "Yes, isn't it glorious," replied 'Mur- iel that she was disappoint- hee Muriel Maedroom g watched him filled orf and killed hisself, well then ;Nom her bedroom window as he 'tis true his. body might lie out there crossed the farm -yard, moving with, t 11 he=- bn s was white anal nsbody an easy grace, outwardly a splendid he any the wiser. but that ain't the specimen of young manhood. Shee st ty he went, I'll he bound He's wondered more than ever what was gone like .he'females, and we, nor supposed to be wrong with him; any&- rn body ole'•human, won't never see one less like an invalid would have, him again." been difficult to imagine, Mr. Pyecroft screwed his monocle rim- s was c daclt vn ., churchand fio� e huhis eye e cint ,iiiafi • it n ,inY The gmore y ing the hour of seven when Pyecroft at the red-faced policeman. What New York Is 'Wearing • BY ANNABELLE; WORTHINGTON Lewes F''etr- talsirt r•essn •t• ted D 2 Illustrated ^1 P atter'n -Fvc P rtiskecl With .c. ,/ ae ,conscious ed. He was so different from what pushed open the door of the Blue Boar tq don't quite follow your meaning., she had expected—and he were a and dropped with a weary sigh upon j old fruit," he said. monocle! But he certainly had not the wooden bench.Constable Ford had the greatest the appearance of a sick man, ver;' "A tankard, landlord, a large tank-- possible objection to being called old, much the reverse. Still, as Mrs., =fled to the brim with foaming ale, l fruit but he was now into his cried French had said, you neves could be he called. '"241y whole body shouts `or pint so he decided to overlook the auto. sustenance." Then turning to the matter.. "What did you say the tittle lady Only other occupant of the bar he"No sir? Well, you wouldn't be Was called?" asked Pyecroft, as the added, "Gad, it's been hot today." 1 expected to, I suppose," Then setting t" aereed the man. girl left the room. "It have Hiss Mainwaring, she is stayia•g whose blue serge trousers and regtt- here with her guardian Mr. Henry Iation boots proclaimed him b be a IIoh: policeman in mafti, "Been far, air?" "Ah, yes, of course, Suite, quite, "Miles and miles, all among bracken Wretched memory. , . mine, Awfully and heather and Lord knows what. inconvenient you know." Ah! the: is the stuff the doctors for - 1 Mre. French murmured sympathy got to order," he grinned as the land - and turned to go: lord appeared. "Is there anything I can do for yet. Peeee"" • sir?" she asked, pausing at the door. ' "No, I think not, Mrs. French," re- plied the visitor slowly, as though he was considering a matter of great importance. "I think I'll have Si ld h yu eath what? ' •-vselk op . thorn it y o 3 meati, that's what the dear old medi- eal blokes sent me h,n a for ... rest- ing the nerves and all that sort of I Rot. I suppose it does some peep* geed," he added doubtfully. "It won - afiirmed :firs. French, somewhat el arpIy. Mr. Pyeeroft's dreamy eyes opened a little wider, enhar,cing the rather vacant expression which marred a face which might otherwise have been considered gotsd-looking. "You think'. so, eh?" he aeked diffidently. "I'm sure of it," replied Mee cbodd env aood," n, sir':" ae ask - ..0 or ray of conversation. "Yes, rather, up at Barrows Farm, charming place, lovely chickens, .-,o romantic, and talking of romance, I hear that there's been a trifle of ex- citement in this locality, mysterious disappearances and all that ort of 1 jolly old cosh, Business getting brisk, eh?" The constable's heavy features as- sumed an expression of disapproval at this levity: "It ain't no toeh,'sir. There's"our ef 'err •:lean gone and now the vicar's So=both Scottie and I .were sound Asleep by our oaegpfire,-and after he got those bears off his mind he ceased waking me whenever the blaze event dowry. Then I began to feel uncom- fortably warm, Somehow I choked' for -breath, and -knew I was not com- fortable even svhile partially asleep. Just what the trau. ble was I could not make out but I knew that there was something Smart little girls wear woolen frocks just like the elder mode. This one is a beauty. It is rather gay—a hunter's green ground plaided in darker shade. The collar and cuffs of course may be laundered. They are white cotton pique. It is best to mahe them detachable. The pert bow tie is grosgrain ribbon. The belt is dark green patent leather. To make it! The two-piece circular skirt is seamed and joined to the two- piece bodice that ham been closed at the sides and shoulders. The bodice is cut from neckline at the centre - his tankard very deliberately upon "Allowed or not, sir, the fact re- tehe "DDi tableby leanedd you ever er cand hearwhisper. tell of fhr- mains that in: my humble opinion it Dartmoor Hell Hound?" ain't so very far wrong. What's more I've :tend it." • CHAPTER II. Fee �` dramatically and stared other with his large, bo - "(4,,,, -1 * t tt started so violently rives in grave danger. anxiously until the 'pot losing on the table. officer? You . you -,-,,,1O-il "the the . , ." _ hound is the "The Hell Horrid, yes, sir. I was 'or a wicked monk what haunts coining home across the moor about the valley and whoever meets it, day- a month back, pretty near midnight light or dark„ and don't at once make it was, when I heard it a howling in the sign of the cross, is spirited away the valley an awful,,marrer-freezing. bang on the spot." unnatural 'rumpus. Well there ain't "Here, I say, bold hard, old top,"' much what frightens me, but I'ni pre - protested Pyecroft. "That is a bit pared to admit open and fair that I run hell for leather and I didn't stop till I got hone neither." ' Mr. Pyecroft flopped back against the wall and goggled at the stolid face. "Good gad!" he muttered, brushing trembling fingers across his forehead, "and they sent me here to rest my nerves! What are you going to do about it? I mean, dash it, something nice heat and through tide we had to go to reach the notch and possibly a stream of wa.er•. My shoes Were smoking, and my feet frightfully bot as we plunged for• Abruptly we were in the edge of the woods and the ground was country hunted by the Pytchsey. Graf- ton, Warwickshire, Bicester and other famous hunts. Later, the palace and stabioe at Weedon were converted in - Where Horses En] + y "Going to Schi o "' In; the geographical centreoP land King Iiing'George 111, built a palace; w ich comprised also 'palatial .tables The pal- ace tl horses 'ahun e fo • over to roes u vil- lage ictu e , Wan in the e p l of Wooden, Northamptonshire, some oigl•t milds tveet of Northamp- ton and situated in the middle of the: shires"—the finest hunting coentry the world. Weedon is in of near the steeper a ' more uneven. All about us tie fire burned fiercely, threatening to swoop down en ns with a sudden backdraft. For you know, a forest fire always brings a big wind with it. The to cavalry barracks, where ' one squad- ron was stationed. But after the War hot air goes up, while cold air 9s the Army Equitation School was. wrong, Scot tie suclted along the ground, blowing the moved there, which necessitated build then whined • and flames with R.' That's why a fire in:I ing a considerable niunber `of new pulled at my sleeve the woode travels so horribly fast: stables. There are now commodious just as 1 choked Showers o. sparks made me dance1 loose boxes and stalls (7 It..wide)-for and . coughed and around lively—pulling the collar of my nearly 250 horses, The cream of the became fully awake. Ieoatoup tigbt about my neck. I plod- equine population 'of the British Army For several minutes :.l could not ; ded on. Even small stones and roots is found at Woedoli: The object of the. rnagine where I was. My eyes smarted l caused me • to stumble. and I fairly school fa to bale a number of cavalry My throat was parched and even .the gasped fbreath. From time totime and a'rtilleryoflieere every year and to nsideof my, nose was im irritated. There Scottie would whimper• like a'fright• train all remounts issued as officers' was the sharp amell_of burning wood, I Merl chid, "Buck up, old chap," I'd chargs and the valley itself was getting thick say to him "Just a bit longer, We've Ono eannot conceive a more modern With smoke. The trees were burning.1 got to make it somehow." For a fact, I establishment for the veli-heing, care When ;the gasoline tank of the old I think ne know He'd atop and push l and education of the horse their that. plane had exploded burning parts had his head from under my coat and try at Weedon. Those of us who have carried over into the woods and to lick my hand, You can't tell me a smoldered until they had finally burst dog doesn't understand.Their all of a Horses of some of. the kluropean small at -first, butgradually, grew and into flame. The fire was no ' doubt armies luiow only too well that choir y s u d d e n the; smoke,•cleared methods are often fat from humane• spread until early morning—and while mr. t out. of the 1 Whilst it es generally known that no all that wase happening Scottie and IA European nation or other, for that. snored were seeful.y but noisily on. '' " woods. O n. e could sea quite' mattsr,-possesscs.reai and natural love We were now in a had fix: To the • .. „ for horses and liorso-sei,,s as does • south the valley narrowed down to a well foe a mina' 33riton, this does not give sound ree- sort of notch between the mountains. uta. The hind nged 'son for many of the methods used by To the north it ended in a steep motto- n e d some of the Latin races—who are' studied the methods and ridden the. too thick, I mean, twentieth century and all that sort of thing, it simply isn't done. No, most decidedly it would not be allowed. Have another beer—you've shaken me." This was one thing which Constable Ford had never been known to refuse ar.d he made no exception to the mule now. Here s another attractive Most women find it difficult to think up new ideas for attractive menus ...This one suggested by Miss Katherine M. Caldwell cookery autho- rity of Canadian Home Journal, Toronto, is there- fore sure to please. LUNCHEON MENU Cheese and Vegetable Souffle with Cream Sauce Buttered Whole Wheat Toast Sweet Pickies 1 -lot Raspberry Biscuits* Chase & $enbbm's Tea for afternoon tea, there is nothing nicer than these same •Raspberry Biscuits, shaped daintily with a tiny cutter—split, buttered and served piping hot, with a cup of perfectteal Mss Caldwell ecause itsauniform, nhigh quality because my experience hasproven recommend ttalways gives consistently better baking results.: 5 Look For this mark on every tin, it is a guarantee that Magic does not contain alum or any harmful ingredient. Try Miss Caldwell's Recipe For *RASPBERRY BISCUITS 2 cors flour4 tablespoons shortening 4 teaspoons Magic Id cup milk 8hkm9 Powder 'ren-eubss et sugar ee teaspoon salt Raspberry Pico or syrup 2tablespoons sugar Mix and sift the dry ingredients. Cut the hard, cold shortening into them with a knife, using a quick, shortgythopping motion, blender or a steel- particles pronged fork. Whenthemixt with resembles a very coarse meal, add the liquid, mixing quickly and lightly. Tum out the dough on a slightly floured board, pat it down lightly or roll it to a thickness of about one inch. Shape with a small cutter or cut in squares with a Floured knife. Dip the small lumps of sugar into syrup from canned or fresh raspberries it well own nto the dough sointo each that it willtscuit nt run down the s des when melted., Place the biscuits on a greased pan or bakingsheet and bake in a very hot oven, 450° F., 12 to 15 is minutes. guy Mode -in -Caned& Goody had erre and f a n fain slope. On either side were steep mountain sides that were now lost in strongly i.. the other di tion ]'1 brutal with dumb animals generally,. the heavy smoke. It 'became hotter and hotter, and more and more chok- ing and suffocating. "Scottie," says ], °I'vo heard lot about dogs' luck; and Pup you'd better get ready to roc 1 gut at Weoclon the greatest crank raced forward—every second eounte find no ca d i could t. I for complain. —another m.iment and a seething wall 1 could conceive us a better pro that. of Same might rush at express train the young horse must be taught whir C our ath• i ss n k speed acp absolute kindness and smooth e s Then the ground sloped steeplyfor use it because we'll both need plenty ward. I stubbed my too in a branch, of hick before we get out of bore, lunged; caught at thin air—and in an Come; let's go," instant we were sliding down a fierce. Hot as it wa^, I pulled on my loath- ly' burning gulch. er jdeket t., pr.teet my back, and my Down, down eve went. I grasped a helmet and goggles to save my face ` tree root—it burned through and came and eyes. I snatched up Scottie, and away in -my hand, Then we shot out holding him under. my coat, started over a ledge'' into space. 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They're pickin' up the pieces, with a dustpan and a rake, Because he used his horn when he otighta used his brake. "Sic," as used in inciting or urging a dog to an attack, is a colloquial form of "seelt," meaning to chase or attack. ought to be clone! What the devil do we pay a perfectly wicked income tax for? >' Constable Frod lowered his voice confidentially. ile might have been betraying official secrets but that did not at the moment occur to him and in arty event this half-witted stranger Would have forgotten it by the morn- ing, so he told himself on thinking matters over later that night. "They're sending down a chap from Scotland Yard, Feller by the- name of Barnard," he confided. "Fat lot of use he'll be. If we can't deal with it nobody can" Then glancing at the clock and realizing that he was al- ready half an hour overdue on his beat: "Well,, sir, I must be going." The landlord was calling time when Percival Pyecroft rose somewhat un- steadily from the bench, blinked re- gretfully into the empty tankard, opened the door anti on the second attempt and set out to climb the hill to Barrows, He found Mr. 'Henry Bolt and his ward in the dining room engaged in the delicate operation of setting out some butterflies. ' "Oh, I shay, what pretty little pets!" he exclaimed, half leaning across the table and swaying alarm- ingly as he gripped the edge. Holt regarded, him with mild sur- prise, "Yes, they are rather nice," he agreed. "I caught them in the valley this morning." "The Valley? Ab, yes, I know, lots and lots of them there, cabbage whites or .pinks orsomething, eh?" "Not quite socommon," smiled Holt, good naturedly. "You will no- tice the abnormal marking of this fine variety of . "Do you mean all thoselittle spots,. Professor?" • The look of rurpriso deepened in Holt's eyes, and he glanced is trifle nervottasly at his ward hsore replying. "There is rally me epee:, sir." "Only one! Wer-, Pro. --Professor, 1 I can shoe A 2 ' (Ta,. ...--1--hl _..-.I SJL: No. i Finer flavor O 0 e • for all your salads KRAFT Salad Dressing has a piquant, freshly -blooded flavor that adds new pleasure to every salad dish. It offers delightfully rich smoothness . . yet has no oily caste , - . Bast of all, it costs just one -heli the price you're used to paying - - , A large, generous six 12 oz. jar costs only 25 cents. Gct %cute to -day. R 9NtNl%�NFESCf6 SW "e t.� " i 0 Made in Canada �.— — - Made by the Makers of Kraft Cheese and n.� Velveeta than the system insisted on at Wee -- don. From the first the horse is made to understand mamas his best friend —absolutely kindness, gentleness,. smoothness and quietness exists every- where. The horse goes through a two- year course and so gradually does Iris edecation. progress that at the end of his course he' can do almost anything but talk. He can jump' over anything at any pace and go through everything asked of him so gently, willingly and, smoothly. it is wonderful to ride any of their horses, whether they be par- tially trained or fairy trained. Then again the care of the equine pupil, Le, horsemastership, that proved in the war to be such an important economical study, receives the great- est attention. The condition of the• horses, their wonderfully developed,. hard muscles and their beautiful coats are ample proof of the attention paid to stable management. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating," and tire recent successes of the army horses at. the International Horse Show furnish- es proof that the British system of humane horse -training is vastly su- perior to the old methods of "break- leg," breaming," still too commonly used by other nations and most of our own horse dealers to -day,--"• imel Lite." A Contrast Crean Evening Times: Recently,. two American gunmen, John (Two - Gun Babe) O'Brien and Sydney (Sunny) Lass, thought they would go to Canada and see how business was up there. They put ova: e, "yob". Nobody was hurt, and the loot was not considerable. Yet Canada is Canada, and they go after their men there. So the two .Amari. can yeggs made a dash for .yew York. They were arrested and sent back to Toronto for trial. And this is what Justice. Jeffrey said at the hearing:- "1 intend to tenth these American crooks who come over here to ply their trade a lesson that eve:y- one must respect the lase. you two men both carried arms, and you will not carry them for a long time now. Yon did not carry guns for protec- tion; You carried them for offense. For a long time you will not leave the opportunity of shooting, lobbing and ]tilling. Twenty years ea h!"' About the same time, a man describ- ed escrib-ed as America's arch gangster seas. haled into court in Chicago oft a charge of contempt. Streets in the vicinity of the "Court House were jammed with the curious. Camera: men were there in swarms. The. gangster was accompanied by a large bodyguard—doubtless all with load- ed guns in their pockets.: He was convicted of contempt of court, and was sentenced to the county jail for six months; but was released' on. bail, and his case will be appealed,. Hadn't we better wake up? Hadn't we better try the Canadian twenty-. Ancient Studied Languages It is a great error to think that schools for foreign languages are a modern innovation. In almost pre- historic times, some 4000 years ago, such a scbool existed on the sliores of the eastern Med,tee'ranean, the cross-roads between Asia, Europe and Africa. 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