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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1916-10-26, Page 2kik anted for t e The Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve, wants men for iim111111e., diate service Overseas, in the Imperial. R yal Navy Candidates must be sons of natural born British subjects and be from 18 to 38 years of age. d pA- Separation ion er a allowaand nce$ 0600 monthly. Apply to the nearest Naval Recruiting Station or to the Department of the Naval Service, OTTAWA. ride's N me • Or, The Adventures of Captain Fraser have been lady's wrath, and she walked the rest of the way in ominous silence, Captain Barber received them. in. the elaborate velvet smoking -cap with the gold tassel which had evolved such strong encomiums from Mrs, Church, and in a few well-chosen words—care- fully rehearsed that afternooxt—pres- ented his housekeeper, ; "Will you come up to my room and take your things off?" inquired Mrs. Church, returning the old lady's hos- tile stare with interest, "I'll take mine off down here, if Cap- tain Barber doesn't mind," said the 1ab- ter, subsiding into a chair 'vrith a gasp. "Him and me's very' old friends." She unfastened the strings of her bonnet, and, taking off that article of attire, placed it in her lap while she unfastened her shawl. She then held both out bo Mrs. Church, briefly ex- horting her to be careful. "Oh, what a lovely bonnet!" said that lady, in false ecstasy. "What a•perfect beauty! I've never seen anything like it before. Never!" Captain Barber, smiling at the pole iteness of his housekeeper, was alarm- ed and perplexed at the generous color which suddenly filled the. old. lady's cheeks "Mrs. Banks made ib herself said; "she's very clever at the , of thing." "There, do you know, I guessed as much," said Mrs. Church, beaming; "directly I saw it, I said to myself: 'That was never 'made by a milliner. There's too much taste in the •way_ the CHAPTER IV.--(Cont'd). i Mr. Fraser I should all flowers are arranged: " •alone," Mrs. Banks looked at her daughter Fraser agreed with her. He was • She looked hard at Miss Wheeler as in a mute appeal for help. closely watching the pit -stalls. In she spoke, and the couple from the I'1 take yours up, too, shall I?" the general movement on the part of pit -stalls reddened with indignation at said the amiable housekeeper, as WS. the audience which followed the lower- being so misunderstood. banks, with an air of defying criticism, he ort ing of the curtain, the masher of the "Pile sure I didn't want him," said Foam was the first on his feet, Miss Wheeler, hastily. "Two or "I'll go down and send him up,"said !three times I thought there would Fraser, rising. i have been a fight with the people be - Miss Tyrell demurred, and revealed', hind." an unsuspected timidity of character. "Oh, it doesn't matter," said Miss shel� ret like marked. edemo left Wait till theysee! T eilit's no here. e. `�osedly. e a better et shawl in her arms. "I'll go and see goodstanding g that the kettle boils," she said briskly. us." ; home." She returned a minute or two later She spoke in the plural, for Miss She walked off with the mate, leas,- with the teapot, and, setting chairs,' Wheeler, who found the skipper ex- ing the copula behind, who realised took the head of the table ceedingly bad company, had also ria- that appearances were against them, "And how's the leg?" inquired Cap- somewhat severely. en, and was scrutinising the house to follow at their leisure. Converse- tain Barber, misinterpreting -,Mrs. Mrs. Banks shook her head. "Only eager than d thoughts," she said mysteriously.. drew a cap from.a paper -bag and put it on. "I'll take mine myself, lease," said Miss Banks, with coldness. "Oh, well, you may a well take th:mi all, then," said Mrs. Church, putting the mother's bonnet and p s s s t n e being too much occupied with his de- "Which one?" asked Mrs. Banks, It is difficult for a man to object to fence to make any very long or very shortly, his visitors finding amusement in their coherent replies. "The bad 'un," said the captain. They reached. Liston Street at last, "They're both bad," said Mrs.Banks, and separated at the door, Miss Tyrell more shortly than before, as she netic- shaking hands with the skipper in a ed that Mrs. Church had got real lace way which conveyed in the fullest DIG, wholesome, nutritious loaves, of delicious nut -like flavour, downy light- ness and excellent keeping qualities. Sewall For Brea* s c^.xe, r..r,.9T•i''k7F3E'ID'i57e""-wrcr v woman?” she asked, tremulous with indignation. "Oh, no, certainly not," said Mrs. Church, in great distress. "I never thought of such a thing. I was al- luding to the people Captain Barber was thinking of—regular tea -drinkers, you know." "I know what you mean, ma'am," said Mrs. Banks, fiercely. "There, there," said Captain Bar- ber, ill-advisedly. - "Don't you say `there, there' to me, Captain Barber, because I won't have its," said the old lady, speaking with great rapidity; "if you think that I'm going to sit here and be insulted by —by that woman, you're mistaken." "You're quite mistook, Mrs. Banks," said the captain, slowly. ' "I've heard everything she said and where the in- sult comes in I'm sure I don't know. I don't think I'm wanting in common sense, ma'am." Ile patted the housekeeper's hand kindly, and, in full view of `ee in- dignant Mrs. Banks, she squeezed his in return and gazed at him affection- ately. There is nothing humorous to the ordinary person in a teacup, but Mrs. Banks, looking straight into hers, broke into a short, derisive laugh. "Aseybhng the matter, ma'am?" in- quired Captain Barber, regarding her with a gaze hardly less tion was mostly on her side, the mate Banks' screwed up face his own. A suggestion of the mate that he should wave his handkerchief was promptly negatived by Miss Tyrell, on the ground that it would not be the correct thing to do in the up- per circle, and they were still undis- covered when the curtain went up for the second act, and strong and will- ing hands from behind thrust the strip_ per back into. his-.saai ' 's~"" 'T feetyou'll catch it," said Mies Tyrell, softly, as the performance came to an end; "we'd better go down and wait for them outside. I never enjoyed a piece so much. The mate rose and mingled with the crowd, conscious of a little occasional clutch at his sleeve whenever other people threatened to come between them. Outside the crowd dispersed slowly, and it was some minutes be- fore they discovered a small but com- pact knot of two waiting for them. "Where the—" began Flower. "I hope you enjoyed the perfor- mance, Captain Flower," said Miss Tyrell, drawing herself up with some dignity. "I didn't know that I was supposed to look out for myself all the evening. If it hadn't been for ,A:01 1 gra eesr Pears For clear, white delicately flavored preserved pears use The ideal sugar for all preserving. Pure cane. "FINE" granulation. 2 and 54b cartons 10 and 204b bags Thew li-PurposeSugar; PIti:MO ING LABBRIS PRIM: 54 gnmuu;.l and pri:::c t 4abels for a rod bail ,rn, eanr Send to possible manner: her opinion of his be - in her cuffs and was poUi Fee; tea.1m+at1 ereescsoteseresan tFle thoughts, or even to inquire too closely into the nature of them. Mrs. Banks, apparently realising this, laughed again with increased acridity, and ally ;heeerne. ea; very_ amused that „lees ie :book in her chair. (To be continued). "DUCK, BIRDIE," SAID SENTRY. hsxii::..A� ^^" ".:," ' ,vi ,,rtoz, "Dear, dear," said the captain, Tho a genial hand -shake were reserved sympathetically. for the mate. "Swollen?" inquired Mrs. Church, "And now," said the incensed skip anxiously. per, breathing deeply as the door dos - "Swelled right out of shape," ex - ed and they walked up Liston Streei,' claimed Captain Barber, impressively;; "what the deuce do you mean by it?""like pillars almost they are." "Mean by what?" demanded the "Poor thing," said Mrs. Church, in mate, who, after much thought, had Ia voice which made Mrs. Banks itch decided to bake a leaf out of Miss'to slap her. "I knew a lady once just Tyrell's book. the same, but she was a drinking wo- "Mean by leaving me in another man." part of the house with that Wheeler Again Mrs. Banks, at a lass for girl while you and my intended went words, looked at her daughter for as- Australians are distinctive or them off together?" growled Flower, fern- sistance. would be no basis for the comment, cions.,. "Dear me, how dreadful it must be Their personal independence is not - "Well, I could only think you want- to know such people," said Mrs. Banlcs, pa even where Canadians have gre- ed it," said Fraser, in a firm voice.pared English militarists to look for "What?" demanded the other, hard_ shivering. an individualism not strictly in keep - 1 es, sighed the other. "It used ly able to believe his ears. to make me feel sorry for her—they ing with military theories, It is said of the Australians that they obey significant orders as well Australian Tree/a Shock the English Officers. The Australian troops in Flanders have a reputation for eccentric mili- tary deportment. English comedy probably exaggerates the behavior of these colonials affectionately, but the not uncommon for the men to fail to salute him. He said he had approached a sen- try one day and had been amused to note that the soldier merely stared at him curiously and made no move- ment to acknowledge his presence. A shell came along, and the sentry called out, "Duck, Birdie!" The out- raged colonel asked what the general had done. "I ducked," said Bird- wood. "I thought you wanted Miss were utterly shapeless, you know. Wheeler for number four,"'said the errid." mats, calmly. "You know what a "That's how Mrs. Banks' are," said chap you are, cap'n." the captain, nodding sagely. "You. His companion stopped and regard- , look out, Mrs. Banks. Shall I open ed him in speechless'amaze, then re- the winder a bit?" alising a vocabulary to which Miss "I'll thank yeti not to talk about me Wheeler had acted as a safety -valve all the evening, he turned up a side I street and stamped his way back to the Foam alone. CHAPTER V. The same day that Captain Flower ` and his friends visited the theatre, Captain Barber gave a small and like that, Captain Barber," said Mrs. Banks, the flowers on her cap trembl- ing. "As you please, ma'am," said Cap- tain Barber, with a stateliness which deserved a better subject. "I was only repeating what Dr. Hodder, told me in your presence." Mrs: Banks made no reply, but select tea-party.a The astonished created a diversion by passing her Mrs, Banks had returned home with cup up for more tea.; her feelings her daughter the day before to find when Mrs. Church took the lid off the the air full of rumors about Captain teapot and poured in,about a pint of Barber and his new housekeeper. They had been watched for hours at a time from upper back windows of houses in the same row, and the professional opinion of the entire female element water before helping her belonging to that kind known as indescribable. "Water bewitched and tea begrudg- ed," she said, trying to speak jocul- arly. was that Mrs. Church could land her "Well, tate fourth cup never is very fish at any time she thought fit. good, is it ?".said Mrs. Church, apolo- "Old fools are the worst of fools,"! getically. "I'll put some more tea in, said Mrs. Banks, tersely, a:; she tied so that your next cup'll be better." her bonnet ,tring ; "the idea. of Cap -i A s a matter of fact it was Mrs. tain Barber thinking r,f marrying at- Banks third cup, and she said so, Mrs. his time of life." ` Chir•'+h receiving the correction with "Why shouldn't he?" ass/Lama her a polite smile, more than tinged with daughter. 1 incredulity. "Why, because he'i promised to k Its wonderful what a lot of tea. leave his property to Fred and you,: fa drunk, said Captain Barber, im- of. course," snapped. the old lady; use, p1Gssively, looking round the table. he marries that hussy it's precious little you and Fred wil get." "I expect it's mostly talk," said her daughter, calmly, as she closed the street door behind her indignant par- ent. 'People used bo talk about you and old Mr. Wilders, and there was nothing in it. He only used to come for a glass of your ale." This reference to an admirer wise bad "I've heard say its' like spirit drinking,«' said Mrs. Church; "they say it gets such a hold of people that they can't give it up. They're just slaves to it, and they like it brown and strong like brandy." Mrs. Banks, who had been ,Woking noble efforts, could contain herself no longer, She put down the harmless beverage which lied just been hand - Atlantic Stager Refineries, Ltd. consumed several barrels of the liquor c'r1 to her, and pushed her (hair hack i n�:,.r 11'10x.. Montreal 70in question without losing his head, l l on') table. ;__i— tallM&"' I put the finishing touch to the elder "Are you speaking of ine; young as any martinet could wish, but that their disregard for the aristocracy of war is complete. It is related that an English colonel complained to Gen. Birdwood, of the Australian con- tingent, that a sentry had failed to salute him. The general said it was NEWS FROM ENGLAND The Brute. Mrs. Willis—Wake up, John! Wake up! Mr. Willis—What's the matter? Mrs. Willis—I hear a harsh, grating noise. I think someone is trying the door. Mr. Willis—Nonsense. It's some rat -trying that cake you made to -day. NEWS BY MAIL ABOUT JOHN BULL AND ITIS PEOPLE. Salt in whitewash makes it adhere better. FOR HEADACHES, BILIOUSNESS CONSTIPATION, Occurrences In the Land That Reigns Supreme in the Com- mercial World. • Over 250,000 past and present mem- bers of the Boys' Brigade have volun- teered for the army. Carpenters in Tonbridge Wells and district have come out on strike for another cent an hour. Wounded soldiers are to be admit- ted free to Kew Gardens on presenta- tion of a pass from their hospital. The managers of Kelso Cottage Hospital were fined $50 for failing to obscure a roof light in the hospital. Birmingham City Council has ap- proved of the scheme for the estab- lishment of a municipal savings bank. Kennington Sunday school girls are doing the mending and sewing for the wounded at a neighboring hos- pital. Bradford Corporation Committee have effected a saving during the three months ending June 30, of over $75,000 Owing to the failure of the gas supply at Billingborough, Lincs., the inhabitants had to resort to lighting by -candles. Queen Alexandra has contributed $1,000 towards the Imperial Associa- tion for Assisting- Disabled Naval and Military Officers. Private R. Tavener and Claud Tuck were killed on the Winchester Rifle Range by the accidental discharge of a rifle. Portsmouth Town• Council have se- lected Sir John Corke as next year's mayor, this being his fifth consecu- tive year of office. No fewer than 52 sacks of clothing have been sent by the Middlesex Regi- ments Comforts Committee to Mid- dlesex men at the front. In memory of Jack Cornwell, the boy hero of the Jutland battle, a special medal will be given for plucky action by Boy Scouts. Hitchin Guardians have invested $5,000 in exchequer bonds, being pro- fit from billeting troops and the mili- tary use of the workhouse. Major Erie Holt Wilson, Aliens' Re • - gistration Officer, was fined $10 at Shoreham for failing to notify the _?,presence of an alien governess in his "own household. The aeroplane in which the late Lieut. Warneford brought down a Zeppelin in Belgium is to be exhibited at the Liverpool Red Cross Active Service Exhibition. The directors of the Standard Bank of South Africa have given $5,000 towards the cost of the proposed ex- tension of the South African Military Hospital at Richmond. Buckland Red Cross Workers have sent 110 "treasure bags" and 44 cushions to the Admiralty Pier, Dover, for the use ofwounded sol- diers as they are landed. The subscriptions received by the Lord Mayor of London for the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund for disabled officers and men have now reached over $1,407,500. Owing to the immense influx of munition workers, Sheffield Corpora- tion tramways last month carried two and a half million more passengers than the corresponding month last year. A resolution calling upon the Gov- ernment to require that the enemy should replace, after the war, allies' ships lost by piratical methods has been adopted by the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Owing to the present activity in . London and provincial ports the Na- tional Transport Workers' Federation have asked the military authorities to cease further recruiting from the dock transport industry. HORSE BUTCHERS PROSPER. Twenty Shops in London do a Thriv- ing Business. Prior to the war there was 'a ut a single shop in London, Eng., where horseflesh was sold for human con- sumption. A horse -butcher, who started business in Soho, the centre of the Franco -Italian colonies, six years ago failed to obtain customers. To -day, owing to the great influx of Belgian refugees and the high prices, there are over twenty horse - butchers, all doing a thriving trade, including five who are located in the south-west district of London, which abuts on aristocratic Kensington. 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