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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1938-02-10, Page 2Try, a ala Orange Pekoe Bend xpre by Waiter Wood • The station -master was puzzled. The pian over whom a few minutes before be had seemed to possess com- plete mastery now held the upper Band, and was glibly telling a story which, while scarcely credible, was so plausible that the station -master felt himself to be in awkward straits. Suddenly the recollection of the ticket difficulty came back to him, and he said: "I take full note of what you say anent this curious business, Mr. Beldon. But that doesn't clear up the mystery of this ticket. "Mystery of the ticket," said the passenger. "There's no mystery about it." "'It's a very deep mystery to me, at any rate," said the stationmaster; "and if you can explain it away I for one shall he very thankful." "The explanation is as simple as A 13 C," said the passenger. "I'ni not familiar with this line, and the sta- 1.ions got mixed in my head, What I think has happened is simply this: I booked, to begin with, for Morning - ton in mistake for Braynor, and on arriving at Mornillgtnu and finding ont what I'd dune, I slipped from the train, gave up the ticket, and took another from Mornington to Braynor. Why, of coarse, that's precisely what was done. Telegraph, I beg of you, to Mornington, and ask if a ticket from London to that station was not given up and another issued from Mornington to Braynor." "A capital idea," said the station- master. "Will you come with me while 3 send off the message?" "I shall be delighted.," said the pass- enger, and the two entered the tele- graph office. But before leaving the room the station -master, under pretext of rigid economy in the company's in- terest, begged the passenger to ex- cuse hint for a moment while he turn- ed down the light. Left alone for an instant, he picked up the little crump- led ball from the fireplace. and put the paper for safety in the case of his silver vvaleh. Covers the Ground "Will you," said the station -master to the clerk In charge of the telegraph office, "send off this message at once? 1. think it NV 11 do, won't it, Mr. Bel- don? Listen: 'Was ticket from Lon- don to Mornington given up, and was ticket. from Mornington to Braynor issued by the 8.15?" "It covers the ground completely," buys a new guaranteed REMINGTON PORTABLE TYPE ,,v Rh` `ER with all essential features FREE— CARRYING CASE TOUCH TYPING INSTRUCTOR Write— Remington Rand Limited Toronto said Mr, Beldon. "Couldn't possibly be more concise." The message was flashed 'along the wire, and almost immediately the an- swering ticks were heard. The clerk read from the sounds of the instrument: "Passenger from London left train here and gave up ticket. Man booked here for Braynor—first single." "Now sir," exclaimed the passenger when the clerk had interpreted the message, "are you satisfied that what I say is true?" "Your explanation is perfectly sat- isfactory so far as it goes; but there are one or two things in it that are not quite clear to me." "If there is anything I can do to assist you further I shall be happy to do it," said the passenger. "It's getting late now," replied Mr. Cotton, "and I'm afraid we're both pretty well fagged out with our labors. Suppose we leave the matter until morning, and then try to devise a theory for the explanation of the whole thing?" "Tomorrow, then, be it. I will meet you in your offs e at any hour you please." "If I may offer you accommodation until morning, I—" "I couldn't think of trespassing up- on your kindness," broke in the pass- enger, hurriedly. "My business at Braynor is very short. I simply wish to call upon a friend, whom I must see personally; then I shall take the first train back to town." "You could visit him first thing in the morning," urged the stationmas- ter. "We're early risers in my house- hold, and it would cause no incon- venience. Besides my place is almost in the station -yard." "I couldn't think of it," insisted the passenger. "Pshaw, my dear sir," said the sta- tionmaster; "not another word. You shall come and be welcome." The Bird Caged Cotton took his companion's arm, and, deaf to his protestations as to trespassing, led him to the door of the house. The stationmaster let himself ' in with a latch -key, and waited until Mr. Beldon had entered before he fol- lowed and closed the door. "You will find a peg for your hat there," said Cotton, pointing to the wall; "aud if you will let me have your bag I will see that it is ready for you as soon as you wish to leave the house." He had already grasped the bag, when Mr. Belden savagely snatched it away, and, looking angrily at him, ex- claimed, "I never allow my bag to leave my ou'ii care when I am away from home" "I beg pardon," said the station- master, in mild astonishment. "Kill you kindly show me to my room?" asked the unamiable guest. "Why," stammered Cotton, "won't you have a little supper? I can offer you a slice of capital cold beef with some pickles—" "Anti make me dream of all the furies let loose on earth!" broke in the passenger. "Or some bread and cheese and a glass of ale," proceeded the station- master, with, he knew not why, an Woman Operates Chinchilla Fane Heads Syndicate That Aim Raise Rare Animals - In Alberta rta to Alberta is to• have a new industry, It is a chinchilla far farm, the fired of its kind in Canada. Four pairs of the little Freneh-g::ay colored animals, natives of the Andes in South America, will be brought to Southern Alberta in the spring, to start the farm in the foothills west of Cardston, Alta.. Fourteen farms are operated in the United States- and the breeding stock for the Alberta venture will be bur • chased from the Wor'ld's largest chin- chilla ranee at Inglewood, _Calif.,' where there are some 1,400 of the rare animals. Mrs. Irene Williams, of pardston, heads a syndicate which hopes to raise the rarest and most costly of fur -bearing animals. She will travel to Inglewood to purchase the breed- ing stock. The Department of Labour in Mexico City Itas refused to register the newly -formed Union of Mexican Beggars, which demanded an 8 -hour day and better working conditions. The Home Corner By ELEANOR DALE FROM HAPNISURGER STAND TO DRAWING ROOM Tlae habit of di liking doughnuts has been deplored. time and again by all the better people. However, it's still done in sore quarters, we are told. Here is an idea which enables you to serve doughnut,. luno. not be embarrassed by dunning (liners. The trick -is to matte thong so small that they can't be dtuhl:ed conveniently and to make ahem 1:0 goad that no one will want to spoil the texture by getting them soggy wilt coffee. It is certainly a rebirth for the doughnut to be taken from. the ham• burger. stand and served for tea in the drawing room --but we hasten io point out that the tea doughtnu•t sinaller, daintier and even more tasty than the variety we are more used to, Dessert doughnuts are made with fine cake flour and bare that "melt in your mouth" quality which you don't usually find in doughnuts. Because doughnuts can only be as good as the flour that goes into them, don't expect perfect results unless you Attractive Embroidered Pillow Skis Scallops i.i a satiety of moods have been used for these artistic pillow slip designs. Lace finishes the scallops of the first pair, button -hole stitch finishes the others. The motifs are conventional in treatment, very simple and quick to work and dainty and most attractive when finished. This type of embroidery is always entertaining and an ideal pastime for leisure hours. ,The pattern contains two transfers for each of the three designs shown in illustration. Complete instructions for embroidery, details of various stitches used, and color suggestions. Send 15 cents in stamps, postal note or coins to Mayfair Patterns, Needlework Dept., Room 421, 73 West Adelaide St., Toronto. Print name and address plainly. uncomfortable feeling taking posses- sion of him. y, "Do you," asked the passenger, with glittering eye; "do you wish to kill me, or give me the nightmare for ever? Haven't I suffered enough, without having you goading me on to do things that would raise up al] the accursed visions that Jive only just got out of my mind?" "Some apple tart and a glass of milk couldn't hurt you," said the ,sta- tion -master, feebly. There was some- thing about this strange visitor that, completely overawed hint for the mo- ment. "All I want," said the passenger, with significant calmness, tris a bed till morning. 1 came here against my. will, but now I'nh inside I'm not in the SHREDDED WHEAT is made from nature's perfect grain, whole wheat, and contains an unusually beneficial balance of vitamins, mineral salts, car- bohydrates and proteins with the correct proportion of bran to regulate the system. Shredded Wheat makes a most complete and satisfying meal. Every day, serve the family Shredded Wheat as they like it beat. The Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Ltd. Niagara Falls - Canada 12 big biscuits In every box rela;.It list' mood to seek up my friend. May I see my room?" Too much surprised to say even a word, the station -master made a sign, and led the way up a narrow -stair- case. Arrived at the top he softly walked clown a passage and opened a door at the encl directly facing them. Still without shying a word, he lighted a lamp, and pointing to the bed prepared to leave the room. Suddenly Mr. Beldon flung his bag upon the bed, hastened towards Cot- ton, and seizing his right hand, grasped it warmly and looked h]1nt fall in the face. "I have to ask a thousand pardons for nay rudeness," he said. "I assure you it was anything but intentional. I feel so queer at times that I do things for which I am not leaky re- sponsible. That's happened just now —can you forgive me?" "Don't mention it," said the station- master, finding his voice again, "and wish you pleasant dreams. You can lock the door -from the inside, if you Wish." "Thank you, thank you," nhurmured the guest. I'll do so at once." He closed the door, and Cotton heard him turn the key in the lock. "And you can bolt it on the outside, too," said the station -master, ' ptish- ing a bolt noiselessly across the floor; "but I didn't think it necessary to tell you that." When the station -master got down- stairs again, he took a chair, and said, as he prepared to eat his supper: °Now. my dickey --bird, I've got you, ,and t.ntil you can give a more sensible -stot'y than the one you've told so far, you don't leave the watchful care Of Joseph henry Cotton." ITO BE CONTINUED) Rug manufacturers warn against beating rugs or carpets, since th vigorous treatment may cause tli'e threads of the weave to break. Use the carpet sweeper daily, if necessary and a vacuum cleaner about once a we elt. Issue No. 7—'38 D ae.rsrAasuMatwAsPeetzmrMaxml use perfect flour. Finely milled cake flour will give the best results when malting these. Dessert Doughnuts 21/4 cups sifted cake flour. 2 teaspoons baking powder 34 teaspoon salt ?(� teaspoon nutmeg 2 e:;gs or 4 egg yolks, well beaten ' /, cup sugar ? a cup cream Sift flour once, measure, add bake ing powder, salt and nutmeg,and sift together three times. Beat eggs until very light and thick. Add sugar and continue beating until light and fluf- fy. Add cream, then add flour and beat until smooth. Turn out on floured board. Roll 1/4 inch thick; cut with floured 11'4 inch doughnut cot- ter, Fry in deep fat (386 degrees F.)' until rich brown, tiu'ning frequently. Drain on unglazed paper. When cold, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes ,30 small doughnuts. If you haven't one of the tiny doughnut But- ters, try using a thin napkin ring and then make the hole in the centre with a thimble or top of a small salt or pepper shaker. Here are some more dainties which you will he proud to serve at teas or keep on hand for the unexpected caller or for the children when they want to treat their friends after school. Fudge Squares % cup sifted cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ?t cup butter ca other shortening 1 eup sugar a squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 3 eggs, well beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1, cup nut meats, broken Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, and sift again. Add butter to chocolate and blend. Combine sugar and eggs; add choco- late mixture, beating thoroughly; then add flour, vanilla, and nuts. Bake in two greased pans, 8 x 8 x 2 inches in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 30 minutes. When cool, cut in 2 -inch squares. Makes 32 squares. Nut Florentines 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspooi baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt l/l cup butter or other shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, well 'beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup nut meats, chopped 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed a -teaspoon vanilla 1 egg white, stiffly beaten.. Sift flour onee, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, and sift together three times. Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream to- gether until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat well. Adel flour gradually, beating until smooth. Spread 1/4 inch thick in three greased pans, S x 8 x 2 inches. Sprinkle with nuts. Beat brown sugar and vanilla into beaten egg white, and continue beating until mixture\thickens again. Spread thinly on surface of dough. Bake in moderate oven (326 degrees F.) 30 minutes, or until done. When entirely coo], cut in strips, 11 x 3 inches. Remove from pan. Makes about 3 dozen Florentines. Sand Tarts 2 cups sifted cake flour 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 1h cup butter or other shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 egg white, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup blanched almonds, split Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and sift again. Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add egg and flour. Chill. Roll 1 -in. thick on slightly floured board. Cut with floured cooky cutter. Blush with egg white and sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Arrange 3 halves of split almonds on each cooky. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 10 minutes. Makes 8 dozen cook- ies. WORKS IN 2 WAYS ON DISCOMFORT OF 1. Telco 2 "ASPI- RIN" tablets and drink n full glass of water. Repeat treat- ment in 2 hours. 2. If throat is sore from the cold, crush a. t and stir 3 "ASPIRIN" l a tablets In Vs glass of a water. Gargle twice. This eases throat raw - nese and soreness almost instantly. No family need neglect even minor head colds. , Here is what to do: Take two "Aspirin" tablets when you feel a cold coming on—with a full glass of water. Then repeat, if necessary, according to directions in each pack- age. Relief comes rapidly. The "Aspirin" method of reliev- ing colds is the way many doctors approve. You take t'Aspirin" for relief—then if you are not iimproved promptly, you call the family doctor. e "Aspirin" tablets are nmde in Canada. "Aspirin" is the registered trade -mark of the Bayer Company, Limited, of Windsor, Ontario. Look for the name Bayer in the form of a cross on every tablet. 11 Demand and Bei AMIN MADE IN CANADA Woman's Dream Leads; To Art Treasure An Italian woman's dreams have led to the discovery of a work of a have, in Naples, and the case is arousing great interest among experts. The woman, convalescing after a serious illness, had visions every night of a woman dressed in black going tb; a wall and lighting candles before a: fresco. The wall was examined and found to be blank, but the invalid's dreams were so persistent that her husband eventually bought some tools and be- gan to'remove the wall surface: In an hour or two he exposed the fresco, which proved to be a picture of the woman his wife had seen in her dreams. - Later, part of the floor was remov- ed and below it were found drops of tallow similar to that used for making candles. Sequin jackets are seen in all shapes, sizes and colors. One very! unusual little model, in royal blue! with narrow stripes of white, is most attractive. The neckline is cut straight across the front and back,' falls softly from the shoulders and is made like a slipover sweater—no op- ening either in front or back. TESL BACHE NOW Found Quick, Sure Way. to End Them It's fortunate that a great Canadian doctor made the famous fruit, herb and tonic remedy, Fruit-a-tives. Mr. C.D., Toronto, writes, "I was bothered with very severe headaches. Pam on top of head and in forehead was more than 1 could bear, My doctor advised me to tafie Fruit-a-tives. Since then I have not had any trouble with headaches." When you take Fruit • a • tives, your liver is cleansed. Stomach, kidneys and intestines work natur- ally. Poisons and wastes go. Food nourishes. Health comes. 25c. and 50c. All druggists. FRUIT -A- 1 IVES B'A IETS IN PACKAGES me POUCKes 15a Oh. TINS 70c.