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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1943-05-27, Page 7hese days, when tea must yield the utmost in flavour, quality is of supreme importance. A.sk for T 'T By J, C. Woodlwiss CHAPTER That's rather an unusual thing," suggested leo•pton. ".l spring lock on the inside of 'a bedroom door seems distinctly queer." "I -Ie appeared to be in terror of attack from this entity, or some• thing," replied Galeebourue promptly. "Although it seems odrl he could imagine a lock would keep anything supernatural." "Looks as if he was in fear of something more concrete than spooks, commented the detective, noting the point in his book. "What was the name of the man you had this appointment with at ten forty- five, sir?" "His name was Baily --Reginald Bally," replied the Vicar after a second's thought. '"And his address?" continued Hopton •doggedly. "I really •can't remember," Gales - bourne assured him. "The matter I had to see him about was a very private oue." "Too private for us to inquire into, perhaps?" suggested his ques- tioner pointedly. "I tau only tell you it was a matter concerning a young wo- man," the priest answered. "I used to- know his 'address but I can't remember very clearly since my recent breakdown." "You seem to recall the events of this morning •fairly perfectly, sir," commented the Scotland Yard man, * * "The -horror of this ghastly crime has stamped the details on my memory," the priest returned slowly. LAPEL ORNAMENTS ARE SO POPULAR Design No. 1271 The little Dutch boy, girl anu shoes are quickly and easily cro- cheted. There may be enough odd lengths of wool in your serail basket to create them. Pattern No. 1271 contains complete in- structions. To order pattern: Write, or send above 'picture with your name and address with ib cents in -eo•in or stamps to Carol Aimes, Room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. HARNESS & COLLARS Farmers Attention — 'Consult your nearest Harness Shop about Staco Harness Supplies. We sell our goods only through your local Staeo Leather Goods dealer. The goods are right, and so are our prices. We manufacture in our fac- tories --- Harness, Horse Col- lars, Sweat Pads, Horse Blan- kets, and Leather Travelling Goods. Insist on Staeo Brand Trade Marked Goods, and you get satisfaction Made only by: SAMUEL TREES CO., LTD. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE 42 Wellington St. E. Toronto ISSUE No. 22-43 D "Anal you can't give -me Reginald Bally's address?" "Not at the mouieut, but no -doubt 1 shall think ,of it later," sighed the _Vicar in a worried, tone. "Then please go on with your story, sir," Hopton suggested. "I hurried over to the Vicarage, where I. found Baily Waiting; we had our chat, and it was a few minutes alter 'half -past eleven, when I got back to Scutt's house." "Your's quite certain of the time, sir? It's important." "Oh, yes, Inspector, I remember because I heard -the halt -hour chime front St. Luke's clock as I left my horse, and it would take me . well . . , certainly not more than three minutes 'to reach his place. I let myself in and went straight upstairs to see the suf- ferer." "The time then, wouldn't be later than eleven -.fifty?" "Not so late, inspector. Not a minute later than eleven -forty, if as much." "I see," nodded Ilapion, mak- ing a note in his book. * * * "Well, I found the bedroom door still locked, and tapped several times for him to let me iu, with- out getting auy reply. `.Chen i .be• came suspicious, called Mrs. Scutt up, and told her what had happen- ed, After some difficulty, I mana•- ed to break open the door, and found the unfortunate man lying dead in his bed, his face contort- ed into a dreadful exln•es:eio•e of horror, and several long, deep wounds on his throat from which the blood bad run down on. to the neck of his pyjama jacket—" "One moment, sir," interrupted Hopton. ''You say you had to break open the door. Was that a diffi- cult thing to do?" "Yes, Inspector, I tore away the socket from the lintel in doing it." "I see. And the bedroom win- dow—was that dosed?" "Closed, and properly fastened with the catch." "Can you remember if it was closed while you were talking to the sick man earlier the sante morning?" "Yes, Inspector, it had been snowing, and I particularly notic- ed the catch as we were talking; in fact, I suggested that the room was very stuffy and wanted soma fresh air letting in, but Scutt wouldn't hear of it:" "Quite so. And how was the room heated?" "A gas fire was burning," re- plied the parson decidedly. "I see. Now, having examined the poor fellow. you at once sent for the police?" mark or reinerleabia alma" "We bad pltotogroaAle of it Milt- ed through at onee and sent copies along to the Zoo, and Professor Stapletou-Smythe, the e7tpert on biology at London University, for identification" amplified Carling. "Well?" questioned 7(Ioptou eag, .erly, "what was the result?" "The answer we've received by 'phone in both cases was that tae imprint couldn't be identified as being that of any 'animal or liviiag creature known to science," replied the Divisional Inspector, impress- ively. There was another dramatic break in the conversation . before the detective spoke again. ' "The supposition being, I SUP- pose, that it was the footprint of this spook tiling?—this Incubus?" he inquired bitterly. "I'm forced to that opinion against my better judgment, In- spector," replied the Vicar in a tone of apologetic certainty. "You must admit the whole thing's ex- tremely suggestive-" "I'm afraid I can't ,admit any- thing until I've examined 'all the facts at first hand," broke in the detective sharply. "I've had a good many years in the police force, but I've still to meet the super- natural element in a murder ease. This Ebony Torso may have kill- ed our friend Scutt; but it'll take some time to convince me that the murderer wasn't a• human being. If you can bring me into genuine contact with the supernatural, I shall be under an obligation to you, sir; but until that ' happens, I'm afraid we've got to keep our investigations strictly to this world. And now, I must have a look at the scene of the crime, In- spector. Thank you for coming along; :lir. Galesbourne." (Continued Next Week) * * "I realized he was dead and that nothing r•ould be done for him, and it seemed the best thing to do. I sent a boy called Lewis ou his bicycle to get a policeman" "And how did Mrs. Scutt react to this tragedy? I suppose she was very brokenhearted?" "Well, quite frankly, Inspector, I think she rather expected there might be a tragic ending to her husband's intemperate habits . . she took it very bravely, poor soul; but of course, it came as a great shock" "And cau you tell me if she was alone in the house with the de- ceased man during your 'absence, or was there anyone else oa the. Premises?" "I really couldn't say, Inspector. I've no idea." "She kept no servant?" they were too poor to af- ford one, I think." "Thank you, And what happen- ed next?" "In my auxiety to see If I could do anything for the unhappy _mate I had no chance to examine the `coin uutil the .constable arrived," went ou Father Galesbourne. "But, pardon the interruption, I thought-you.realized at once that he was dead, sir??" objec:ted Hols- ton, * * *, "One always hopes against one's better judgment in such cases, In` Spector," replied the parsou. "But, as I was saying, I had no time to look about the room until the pol- iceman pet iu an appearance and began to search the place, when lta,drew my -attention to a remark- able thing, In a pile of snoW that had collected on the window -sill outside, was the dooipriatt of some creature, an animal or bird, with five long, pointed. talons," The padre's voice had sunk most to a whisper as he made the dramatic rutuomtoenuan1, ,and there was a pause before dalton broke the silence: "A footprint. you say; sir'? Only on^, or more?" be asked shetpli', "One only,. Inspeetarc one feet. The British Way And The Nazi Way The German generals, says. The Windsor Star, cleared out •of Tunisia well ahead of the British and Americans. They abandon- ed their men to their fate. Few officers above the rank of major were left at the last with the enemy. How different to the British at Dunkirk. General Sir Harold Alexander, who led the British in Tunisia, was the senior officer at the evacuation of Dunkirk. He, himself, went along the beach to snake sure none were left. Then, in company with a senior naval officer, General Alexander went up and down the shore in a small boat calling out to ask if any British soldiers were there. Not until he was sure none'were left did General Alexander leave. General Alexander did it the British way. Rommel and his generals did it the Nazi way. To Test Making Rubber From Wheat We are glad to hear from Muni- tions Minister Howe that a pilot plant is being built in which Can- ada will carry out large scale tests on making butadiene from wheat, says the Lethbridge Herald. So far Canada has, perhaps quite properly under the war em- ergency, confined her synthetie rubber manufacture to the use of crude oil which must be import- ed. The Munitions Minister has indicated to Parliament that the wheat method Is now to be tried. One of Canada's gravest prob- lems over the past 15 years has been to find a market for the wheat we can raise so abundantly on our vast prairies. If we can use some of the surplus to supply us with the rubber we must have during what may prove to be a very long war, we shouldn't lose any time going about it. LATE PLANTINGS In most parts of Canada the average garden will now be planted with the earlier types of vegeie ables and flower's. This does not mean, however, that it is too late to make a start. As a matter of fact, most authorities agree, the average beginner makes a mistake in ceasing planting too soon. IE U n e desires continuous bloom throughout the season or a con- tinuing supply of really fresh vege- tables, planting should be continu- ed right up to the ist of July. This is especially true of vege- tables, particularly the semi -tender things like beans, carrots, beets, corn, cabbage, etc. Most vegetables are best when they first maturity, and if one wants to continue eat- ing the finest carrots, corn, beets, beaus, peas, etc'., all through the season then planting should be continued at intervals of from two to tlii'ee weeks right from the time the soil is first ready up to about the first week in July. in practic- ally every line it is now possible to get an early, medium and late maturing sort. By sowing all three, one automatically extends the har- vesting season. With flowers, it 'is still not too late In most parts of Canada, and only early enough fu the colder sections to plant nasturtiums, gla- dioli, dahlias, and to set out well - started bedding plants of cosines, zinnias, alyssum, etc, obtainable from the nearest seed house, nurs- eryman. or greenhouse. These started plants in both vegetables and flowers will allow one to have blooming flowers or maturing vegetable gardens in a few weeks, THE BOOK SHELF FRONT LINE The Official Story of the Civil Defense of Britain The whole spirit of Britain in in this record of the accomplish- ments of the thousands of indi- viduals manning her front line so valiantly. It is a record of the brave deeds of the -British people at home, written in a clear, mat- ter-of-fact style, and illustrated by 181 photographs, The various types of blitz which the Germans attempted are de- scribed: first the attempt to wipe out London, preparatory to in- vasion; second, to cause confusion and suffering, thus weakening morale; next, to destroy indus- trial and shopping centres one by one, and filially nuisance raids, hich the British have learned to handle with astonishing effec- tiveness. The functions and organiza- tion of different defense groups are described: how they handle disrupted communications, feed and house the homeless, guard against polluted water and dis- ease; how each service is organ - zed within itself as well as in re- lation t, other activities. Tho "little people" of Britain's towns and cities took the worst Hitler had to give, and wouldn't say die. Morale was kept high in the darkest hours by efficiently supplied help, food, clothing, re- building sympathy. Front Line—J. M. Dent & Sona —price $1,50. A Baked Apple Served With Bran A Breakfast Treat For Any Man These busy days 1t takes a bit of planning t0 be sure that every - ono takes the time to eat a substantial breakfast. We know that a skimpy morning meal means a less efficient day, but sometimes we sleep Este and 'there doesn't seen time to prepare or even to eat the :fruit, cereal, toast and beverage we really need, Here is a solution: Baked Apple with Bran—two breakfast re• quiretnetits iii a single dish and tasting simply fine', It is only on it flavorful twosome :for the breakfast table but it saves time both in preparation and eating. . Of course, you bake the apples at night (:hde thein itsthe oven when you aro preparing dinner) and cone nlornln;, you sprinkle On the serving of bran and breakfast i$ well on its very/ iiiy :star Carrier in Port Hope Georgina Freeman, the Port Hope girl whose picture appears above, started carrying a Star route in June of last year. 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However here are a ,. . changes I think you may lite-. CHEESE AND PIMENTO MOULO 4 eggs slightly beaten 1 cup milk 2Vx tablespoons melted butter Sri cup grated cheese 'r teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon grated onion 1 teaspoon chopped pimento (May be omitted if out of lea - sou) Combine ingredients in ogler given. Pour auto mould or ring set in a pan of hot water and bake in a slow oven. Allow about 30 minutes for baking. Turn into a hot dish and serve with ]tot corn, peas or stewed tomatoes. BAKED LEMON PUDDING 1 lemon (juice and grated rind) le cup sugar 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 cup milk 2 eggs separated 4 or 6 thin slices bread few grains salt Add lemon juice and rind to sugar and. let stand until sugar is partly dissolved. Add salt. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold milk. Scald remaining milk, add cornstarch, stir and cook until it thickens. Slowly stir into the beat- en egg yolks. Butter a baking dish and put in a layer of bread with crusts removed. Spread with one -halt the leucon mixture, Add another layer of bread and the rest of bread mixture. Set in a pan of water and bake in a slow oven. Cover with a meringue made of the egg whites and 1 table- spoon sugar. Return to oven to brown. Cool and serve. BAKED MACARONI SCALLOP 1% cups of brokeu uncooked macaroni Salt and pepper 1 cup of fresh bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 cup of grated cheese 4 tablespoons sliced onion. 1 ctti)ful et milk Cook the macaroni in boiling water until tender, Drain, rinse; and season with salt and pepper, Combine with the fresh bread crumbs and slightly beaten egg. Add parsley, grated cheese and minced orlon and combine titer- oaghly, Turn into an oiler] balani dish and pour milk over the top. Bake at slow heat until anixrexre is firer. Yield: six eervings. MIN'T'ED CARROTS 3 cupfuls of slivered or silted carrots le cup of boiling water 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons corn syrup 2 tablespoons .mint leaves (chopped) -2 tablespoons butter, or cooking oil le cupful of water Cook carrots in the boiling water until tender and the liquid is absorbed, Make a syrup of the reruaiuing ingredients. Pour over tate carrots and cook uncovered for ten t0 twelve Minutes. UNBAKED MERINGUE 2 unbeaten egg whites ?4 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons water Few drops of flavoring Mix all the ingredients except the flavoring in the double boiler and beat until thoroughly mixed. Place over boiling water, and beat for one miuute. Remove from heat and beat for two minutes, or untie mixture will staud in peaks. Add the flavoring and spread in smooth swirls over the surface of read pi0 8t.iss Chambers welcomes personal] letters rrous interested renders. Slim is pleased to receive suggestionns on topics for leer column, nnii ire always ready to listen to your "pert peeves." Requests for recipes or special menus are in order. Address Your letters to ''Miss Sadie 9t,. Clran,bers, 71 West Adelaide Stn, Toronto." Send stamped self -ad. dressed envelope if you wish a reply. SOUR GRAPES Grapes constitute one or tits staple products 01 Sicily. Wheu the Allies take the island, Musso will be the first to say they were sous' anyway. —(Kitchener Record) $1.22 SENDS 300 1"BRITISH CONSOLS", "LEGION", 1"rMACDO@1ALD'S MENTHOL.", "SCOTCH KENDS" or "EXPORT/e Cigareites or 1 Ib. Tobacco — BRIER SMOKING or any 11 Y. MACDONALD'S FINE CUTS (with papers) alga DAILY MAIL CIGARETTE TOBACCO Postpaid to Soldiers In the Canadian Army OVERSEAS and CANADIANS IN UNITED KINGDOM FORCES. Mail Order and Remittance le: — Thisdltrsubinittneny chnnti In ewarasent RsEalatiuns