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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1941-10-10, Page 7ELMER I). BELS.., B.A. Barrister and So!loiter SEAFORTH - TEL. 178 'Attendance in Brussels Wednesday and Saturday* 1146 McCONNELL & HAYS Banisters, Solicitlous,, Etc. Patrick D. McConnell - H. (ileum Hays SEAPORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 SOS - K. I. McLEAN Barrister, Solicitor, Eto. SEAFORTH - - ONTARIO Branch Office - Hensall Hensall Seaforth Phone 113 Phone 173 I MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC' DR. E. A. McMASTER, M.B. Graduate of University of Toronto PAUL L. BRADY, M.D. Graduate of University of Toronto The Clinic is fully equipped with complete and modern X-ray and other up-to-date diagnostic and there oeutics equipment. Dr. P. J. R. Forster, Specialist in diseases of the 'ear, eye, nose and throat, will be at the Clinic the first Tuesday in every month from 3 to 6 p.m. Free Well -Baby Clinic will be held on the second and last Thursday in every month from 1 to 2 P.m 8687 - JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physician and -Surgeon IN DR. U. H. ROSS' OFFICE Phone 5-W - Seaforth MARTIN W. STAPLETON, B.A.. M.D. Physician and Surgeon Successor to Dr. W C. Sproat Phone 90-W - Seafoith DR. F.- J. R. FORSTER Eye, Ear, Nose. and Throat Graduate in Medicine, University'of Toronto. Late assistant New York Opthal- mei and Aural Institute, Moorefield's Eye and Golden Square Throat Hos- pital, London, Eng. At COMMERCIAL HOTEL, S1' AFORTH, THIRD WED- , NESDAY in each month, from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.; also at Seaforth• Clinic 1► first Tuesday of each month. 53 Waterloo Street South, Stratford. 12-87 • AUCTIONEERS - HAROLD' JACKSON'"' Specialist in Farm and Household Sales. - Licensed• in Huron and Perth Coun- ties.. Prices reasonable; satisfaction guaranteed. For information, etc., write or phone. Harold., Jackson, 12 on 658, Seaforth; B.R. 1, . Brucefield. 8768 - HAROLD DALE Licensed Auctioneer Specialist in farm and hgusehold Sales. 'Prices reasonable. For dates and information, write. Harold Dale, Seaforth, or apply' at The Expositor Office. EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer For Huron Correspondence prbmptly answered. Immediate arrangements can be tnade for Sales Date at The Huron Exposi- tor, Seaforth, or by calling Phone 203, Clinton. Charges moderate and satis- ' faction guaranteed. 8829-62 LONDON ' and WINGHAM. NORTH Exeter Hensall Kipper Erueefield Clinton Clinton Brucefield Kippen Hensall Exeter SOLTH r• A.M 10,34 10.48 10.52 11.00 11.47 P.M. 3.08 3.28 3.38 3.45 3.58 C.N.R. TIME TABLE EAST Gederich .....:..... Holmesiviille -. • . Clinton ..... Seaforth ' St. Uolumban Dublin Mitchell ..... . WEST Mitchell - .....,.. Dublin, Seaforth , •... Clinton Goderich A.M. P.M. 6.15 2,30 6.31 2.48 6.43 3.00 6.59 3.22 7.05 8.23 7.12 8.29 7.24 4.41 11.06 9.28 11.14 9.36 11.309.47 11.45. 10.00 12.05 10.25 C.P.R. TIME TABLE EAST God'erlch Meiucet McGaw Auburn Blyth Walton ..........v McNaught Toronto .....••.. WEST Toronto ....i.....:. •? McNaught ........ . Walton •..'.... • . Blyth *lib= ... •,•............,,.... . woe* , • .. • •� • oh •....• ea 6664161116•6 CHAPTER III SYNOPSIS Peggy Horton drives a golf ball into the windshield of Harry Wil- son's -car. He has Just been- turn- ed down by his fiancee -Peggy is worried because her school room- mateNancy is coming to visit her and Peggy has pretended to Nancy that she is engaged. Peggy's old- er sister is a successful screen star, Maviferueheart, but Peggy has been so 'strictly brought up by her grandmother at Rosewood that she had never even met any boys. Harry insists that for a week she wear as her own, the ring his fiancee has just return- ed to, him: On her way home she meets an attractive man who in-, quires the way to Rosewood. 'Peggy found one of William's grandsons dawn by the gate waiting to open it for her. His little calico shirt tails flapped in the breeze above the patched pants that had once belonged to an older brother. Hiswhite teeth in their black setting shone 'in the sunlight. She waved the light whip towards him as she drove through the gates. Once en' the highway Peggy drew a long' breath and settled down to the business of thinking. "That's what .I get for borrowing things," she muttered, • remembering how she had always been taught nev- er to borrow from anyone. There was only one thing to do. Stop at Carver's jewelry store and see if the ring could be straightened.. She had no idea how long it would take. But she would go there immediately. She had heard that .since young Jim. Carver had come home, from college and gone into business with his father they had branched out considerably in ' the jewelry business. Perhaps that would include being -able to straighten a platinum ring, ' In spite of the, many cars in'Marsh- ville,, no one ever thought it strange to see Peggy Horton in the old pony cart. She had drivenit ever since any- one could remember, seeing her about, and no one connected a Horton with. anything but horses. There were still a'few. horse rails about the old square in the centre of which stood a foun- tain -that -had -served- as •--a• -drinking fount for the horses of former days. Now it was only a source of cooling beauty. Stores, bank, post office, and the •old wooden two-story, hotel sur- rounded the square on all four sides, the street entering from the corners. Peggy, stopping before the hitching post that was the closest to Carver's, jumped out and tied Pat, exchanging greetings with one or two people as she did so. Then walking rapidly, she entered the store. She was glad to see that Jim Car- ver was not' there. He would, probably have asked a lot of questions. Old Mr, Carver, ,with his bald head bent close- ly over a book, was,, seated alone at the back of the store. "Why, heilo Miss Peggy," he called, coming forward to meet her, after carefully marking his place with a P.M. 4.20 4.24 4.82 4.42 4,52 '5.05. 5.15 9.00 A.M. 8.80 12:08 12.13 112.23 1132 1146 1140 v glasses, one eyebrow raised quizzi- cally. ' - "I declare all you young folks are just alike. Everything must ,be done right now. No waiting. You all never will remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. I reckon though, that I can do it. I'm not doing anything else right now. Might as well do this. Can you come back after a while?" Peggy came out of the store with her heart singing. The_.ring was not ruined. It would- be as good as new and she ,could have it on when ,31 -ie met' Nancy. In spite of her knowledge tl,t she should "not borrow having borrowed it she might as well carry out Harry's idea, she told herself. All seemed well now. 'She paused a moment on the side- walk to look about her, deciding what to do next. Across the square before the hotel she saw several boys gath- ered about an automobile. It was a car from California that she had seen that morning. She wondered where its owner was, and why 'he was still in Marshville. There was nothing in this sleepy little town to -keep even a tour- ist, she reflected. She went into a candy store up near the corner to get some of Nancy's favorite candy, then stopped in a drug store to buyy some magazines and a soda, to kill a little time before she should. go back for the ring. At last she rose, and after paying her check started down the street. She was with- in a few feet of Carver's when, she heard rapid footsteps behind her and a voice cried: "Well, hello. Imagine seeing you 'here!" Turning quickly she found' herself face to face with the Man from Cali: fornia; as she immediately termed him. Peggy eyed him coldly. He was tall, she realized', and broad should- ered. He wore a well tailored light linen suit which contrasted becoming- ly with his dark coloring. His almost black hair, which had been blowing in the breeze,- his morning. was now brushed neatly down. He had nice eyes, she found herself thinking bee fore she. answered curtly: "I am neither- a hitch -hiker nor a pick-up." -"Oh, I say," he began in some con- fusion. "I didn't mean it like that.I was so surprised at seeing you again just had' to speak , Sort of talking aloud, I guess." "Yes, I understand." Peggy said pausiniat the entrance of the jewelry store. "There is another man ' here who talks to himself. He is about ninety and usually sits along here !n the sun. The constable keeps an eye on him to see that nothing happens to him. He probaibly won't mind watch- ing you too." She turned and reached for the screen door but the young man step- ping «quickly forward held it open for her, •and- she brushed past him with head erect. To her dismay he follow- ed her. Mr. Carver behind a small glass window in the front of the store where he- repaired watches, looked up as they entered. "Back already " he asked. "Well, But since I saw this 'ring I know how they can look. 1: drew off the design here." He chuckled as he showed her a sketch on a sheet of paper. "You didn't know 1; was such an artist, did you? Do you reckon it would be all right for me to copy this ring?" he added wistfully. "I think that would be all right," Peggy answered. Mr. Garver seemed as anxious to do it and Harry would never know. Taking the ring which ''he carefully wrapped in -tissue paper, she dropped -it into her bag. "Thank you so much, Mr. Carver. How much do I o.we you?" "Oh, nothing at all, nothing at all. Thank you for bringing it in and let- ting me get that design. Remember me to• your grandmother," he called after her. With a hasty "Thank you," Peggy hurried out without a glance at the other occupant of the store She found that she was i11 upset over her tilt with this. stranger. She realized that by turning 'her head to see if he were telling the truth about the watch the score between them had been evened, and unconsciously she wished for a "next time" so that she could put the young man in his place. Untying Pat she drove quickly to the railroad station. Before she alight- ed from the pony cart she Opened her bag, and' after looking quickly about her to see that no one was watching, unwrapped the small package and slip- ped the ring on her engagement fing- er. 'The train whistled in' the distance and Pat pricked up his ears. Not that Pat minded trains or automobiles, but he had no intentign of letting people think that he was growing old and un- interested' in things. "You'd stand just as well if I didn't hitch you, you old fraud, but I reck- on you'd be insulted, 'wouldn't you?" Giving him a friendly pat she tied the reins to a hitching post and hurried around the station. 'She scanned each passing coach with. eyes 'bright with, excitement. At last she caught sight of the platinum blonde head of Nency under a black hat. She was standing in the aisle of one of the cars. Nancy leaned over to. wave through a window and waving in reply Peggy ran.• to the foot of the steps- The two girls stopped for an enthusiastic greeting: `he' conductor touched Peggy on the arm. They must' move, someone else was getting off. Peggy glanced u'p, then 'recognizing the other passenger she cried out in amazement. "Maxine! Oh, Maxine!" Forgetting Nancy entirely she threw her arms around her sister. "Peggy!" the other girl . cried. "Why, little Peggy, you've grown up! How marvelous that you should be here. I didn't write or wire that I was coming I wanted to surprise you." ' l"Well you certainly 'did," Peggy replied' tremulously. "Oh, Nancy I'm sorry. This is my sister, Maxine. You know, Maxine Trueheart." "Not to you all, darling. I'm still Maxine Horton - when I'm home." Nancy's blue eyes were wide with excitement. She was going to visit in the same houset with the famous Max- ine Trueheart. She would get her autograph and wouldn't she have a lot to tell when she returned -home! Miss Trueheart was lovely, Nancy thought, as she watched' Maxine searching for her trunk check. She did look something like Peggy, she admitted. reluctantly. The same ,wide brown eyes, the same chestnut col- ored hair, But Maxine's was short and waved in the same set waves as her own: And Maxine's mouth was more 'beautiful than Peggy's. Perhaps one reason for that was that Maxine used lipstick -not much, ' Nancy noticed and rubbed a little from her own over - red lips. Peggy's mouth was minus any make-up. (TO BE CONTINUED) Felt* 'till not Prevaricate easily and face, were giving her away.' ,._.--- she yi1 wondered if her scar:C 7 slip of paper between the pages. I've got it all fixed for you.',' Ile glanc- "How's your grandmother. You ought to be'hn'ighty proud of her. There's no- body left around here like Miss Mary. I remember her-" But Peggy bad no time to listdn to remiscen'ces. ",She's quite well, thank you," she interrupted. "Mr, Carver, I wonder 'f you could straighten a ring for me? You see," she said reaching into her bag and handing him the ring, "it be- longs to a friend of mine who is visit- ing me, and in some way it got bent," Peggy did not prevaricate easily and she wondered if her scarlet face were giving her away. il\ir. Carver took the ring, eyeing it gravely while Peggy anxiously waft- ed. ' "Th'at^s certainly is a lovely ring," he said at last. "A girl with a ring like than ought to know better that, to be careless with it. Well now I reckon I ...can straighten it all right for her." Peggy relaxed somewhat. "'Could You. do it 'this afternoon? ' tight a lay?" she :liked. Mr. carver looked at her over. ale 41, ed at the stranger who stood a little beyond' Peggy. "Want something " he added. Peggy's heart was racing. What would the idiot say . "I broke the crystal in my watch and wondered, if ,you would' fix it for me," was the surprising reply. In spite of herself Peggy turned ner head. Sure enough he held the watch in. his hand and the crystal was cracked Also he. was smiling direct- ly at Peggy. She was furious. "Well, I'll be with you in just a minute," Mr. Carver hold him. "Look at this," he added, turning to Peggy again. "I was just comparing that stone in the ring with one I ,.have. Come around' here see it," mo- tioning to her to come behind the counter. On the table before him on a small plebe of tissue paper lay a square -cut Unset diamond. "Those'two stones are just a match for each other," he continued. "I ths'ught'Jim'had' lost his senses when he bought' the atone. They don't look lilf�` d101 oiids t0 tie; out that way. b'tioiria the .1-teeethAgel. Beene of • Stetir l • SOFT DRINKS , The mention of soft drinks brings to mind -hot 'summer • days,. and warm balmy evenings when an iced drink is the accepted companion tot every oc- 'casion. However, statistics reveal ,that both winter and summer, thirsty Canadians manage to keep over 450 beverage manufacturing plants busy supplying them 'with their favorite brands of "pop" and •other cold drinks. ^e Soft drinks are technically referred to as "aerated" or "carbonated" bev- erages. They are composed of over 80 per cent.swater, flavoring and car- bon dioxide gas. The peculiarly pung- ent and acidic taste, the sparkle and effervescence that accompany the op- ening of a battle of champagne, soda water or any' of the aerated bever- ages is due to the carbon dioxide that was previously held in solution under pressure. These drinks have practic- ally no 'bodybuilding .properties, but children frequently prefer them to ice cream. The growth of the modern soft drink industry has been most Ta•pid, although it covers a comparatively short span. While entirely a product of the twentieth, century, the present size and general importance of the in- dustry is surprising. The- factory out- put in Canada in 1938 amounted to over $26 million. If you were tb trans- late that figure -into individual drinks it would number far into the billions, enough to stagger the imagination. Imports into •'C`anada of mineral and aerated waters were valued at somr.- thing over $62,000 for 1938, while ex- ports for the same period totalled $6,000. Yes! The Seasons Do Change! Ye Ho! My lads, We'll cease to mow The grass-eftsoon We'll shovel snow! Little Nubbin - Alexander Hamilton Stephens, of Georgia, was nearing 'the end of a long and notable public career. A's Vice -President of the Confederacy, he had always 'been .a stormy petrel, notwithstanding his small size, and emaciated figure -weighting scarcely one hundred pounds. Stephens 'and Abraham Lincoln were friends even in face of the pol- itical 'and sectional gulf between them, and when the little man visited the President 'his diminutive stature was accentuated alongside the • long figure of Lincoln. On a certain; occasion, af- ter a visit, of Stephens to the White House, Lincoln Commented t� sewatd: "Did you see Alee Stephens " "Yes" was the reply. "See him with his overcoat on?" "Yes." "See hien with it off?" "Yes." "Did you ever see Go little a nubbin come out of so big a shuck?" " initis* To -Morrow You'll Wear Gloves to above the elbow -in lace, fabric or kid, to match or contrast. with the color• in your evening 'gown. Three-piece suits, with the boxy topcoat lined in fur, by way of. hiding your light. Blouses of men's sleeve -lining silk, that lusciously' heavy striped' fabric formerly used only to line sleeves in men's suits. Dark fur coats with brilliantly col- ored linings. --red under Persian for instance, or bottle green with mink. . Evening muffs, huge concoctions in barrel shape of lace or plumes. [Ruffs and ascots under your chin, for day and evening. Sometimes of heavy satin, sometimes of lace. and for evening, of paillettes. Pearls an.d more pearls, multi - strands of them entwined about your neck for both day and evening. . A peplum in the bacit only, on an afternoon suit of black broadcloth, 9n�can�- s- Pr I+ t Canadian: Commerce, recognizing the im- portance 'of agriculture, has. given this field of industry special attention. The Managers of -our branches give farmer customers individual,attention and are always ready to discuss and assist them in solving their problems. If you require any form of banking - service we shall welcome an opportunity to be of help to you. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Mr. G. C. Brightrall, Manager of the Seaforth Branch, will be glad to have you call and discuss any matters in which the Bank can help you. giving the look of a bustle. Feathered 'buttons in the shape of birds, to ' enliven a plain daytime dress. ' Lace weskits over tulle evening gowns -a black long weskit very ef- fective over a ballerina type pink gown. Gold gloves and shoes as the only contrast to a black dinner dress. Harvest Jelly. t/z gallon crab or' snow apples 5 quinces 1 quart cranberries Sugar. Wash apples and quinces- and re- move stem and blossom ends. 'Cut in quarters, cover with cola water and cook until tender. Wash cranberries and cook in one quart water till ten- der, Pour apples, quinces and cran- berries, into jelly 'bag and let drain overnight. In the morning, measure the juice and for each cup of juice add one cup of sugar. Boil juice for five minutes before adding sugar, then boil for 10 minutes or until syrup sheets off spoon. Remove scum, pour into sterilized glasses, and seal. Wife (to husband) : "My, you did the painting of the door badly." Husband (proudly) : '`Yes, you said the door needed painting badly." • Ays""(;'!"1. os 2044410w hit G. %4oIO4 It* In Toronto �►�„ Make your home .Hotel Waverley Located on wide Spadina Ave. at College St. Convenient to Highways from all Ports of Entry Easy Parking Facilities Close to Everything of Importance Rates Single, . $L' 50 .-to. $3.00 Double, $2.50 to $6.00' 1 A. M. POWELL, PRESIDENT 4 "Jim's letter : was Censored" . ■ ■ • Things are happening where Jim Mis :*:' : in the navy . . things Jim is not allowed to write about. If Jim could write what he would like to write; we at home might be more concerned about the war. Jim says«"everything's O.K." and that's what we expect from Fellows like Jim ... but things aren't O.K. or Jim would be back -home at his regular job. We've got to doour part, too. One thing we can do is lend our money to pay For the war. We've got to see to it that the men in the services get the ships and guns and tanks ancl, planes they need to do' their job. War Savings Certificates help to provide that money. We must all buy more War Savings Certificates. ' The help, of every Canadian « is needed for Victory. In these days of war the thoughtless; selfish spender is a traitor to our war effort: A reduction in personal spending i5 now a vital necessity to relieve the pressure for goods; to enable more and more labour and materials to be ,diverted to winning the war. The all-out effort; which Canada must make; demands this self-denial of each of us. SUPPORT THE •WArR WEAPONS DRIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Published by the War Savings Committee. Ottawa SPEND' LESS -TO SOY MORE 544,Vb Jr wh.Ii�xf ntt,wwful S';rarL.A..a.Nls.�i 4wu:l; ri;'