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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1949-10-07, Page 77 z, .'.. 7. 77, (Oontilnued� from; Iasi; week - $4010144g•i t '; e n h w.� a, .!c . am a s face e thrtled°:, •tis `an,` � m. • «, 1 ,', . Ypyr; ch d, Nettie. your child „m e +' - Nettie ?nage no enswer, "Tone child knd mine — your LEGAL - McCQNNELi,,. & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. PATRICK D. McCONNELL H. GLENN HAYS . Coilnty Crown Attorney SEAFORTH, ONT. • Telephone 174 A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Phone 173, Seaforth SEAFORTH - ONTARIO MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC E. A. McMASTER, B.A., M.D. Internist P. L. BRADY, M.D. Surgeon Office Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 •p.m., daily, except Wednesday and Sun- day. EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only, 7-9 . p.m. Appointments made in advance are desirable. JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physician and Surgeon ..IN DR. H. H. ROSS' OFFICE Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 5-J Seaforth DR. M. W. STAPLETON DR. ROSS HOWSON . Physicians and Surgeons Phone 90 Seaforth 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, Moore- BeLd's Eye and Golden':Square, Throat Hospital, .London, Eng. At COMMERCIAL HOTE-1., Seaforth. Next visit, September 21st. 53 Waterloo St. South, Stratford. JOHN C. GODDARD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phone 110 Hensall OPTOMETRIST M. ROSS SAVAUGE Optometrist Eyes examined and glasses lit- Sect t sled. Oculists' prescriptions accur- ately filled. Phone 194, Evenings 120, Seaforth. . VETERINARY J. O. TURNBU LL, ' D.V.M., V.S. Main Street - Seaforth PHONE 105 AUCTIONEERS HAROLD JACKSON Specialist in Farm and House- hold Sales„. Licensed. In Huron and Perth Counties. Prices reasonable;.. sat- isfaction guaranteed. For information, etc., write or phone HAROLD JACKSON, 14 on 661, Seaforth; R.R. 4, Seaforth. EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly answer- ed. Immediate arrangements can be made for sale dates by phoning 203, Clinton. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. JOSEPH L. RYAN Specialist in farm stock and im- plements and household effects. Satisfaction. guaranteed. Licensed In Huron' and Perth Counties. For particnlai's and open. :dates, write or phone JOSEPH L. 'RYAN; R.R. 1, Dublin. Phone 40 r 5, Dublin. 4217x52 C.N.R. TIME TABLE':.' GOING AST (Morffing) A.M, Cloderich (leave)'' 5.40 Beatorth' 8.20 Strattoir'd` (art�lve) 'x.16 (Aiiternoon.)'.. Pte. •Ooderioh (lea* :i:.10 Seaiortii 3:4f1 Stratfeid (ariyive) 4,40 GOING "WEST Stratford Cleave) .. P0.45 seatort'li 11,�ti Goderieh, (arritite) 11224 (Afternoon Sttatto'rd (1ettVe) Stant• xtl 27, tioderieh, (arrive) .,.. �..... , .. 4 ehti;d .and, mine. Once ninre ,h,e did his face, Preeeat1 .the straig t ened. rh m elf n` e , i . s a., d .faced' the iNomah. at Itis side: "1 have psid for•what I did, ta."Y u, Nettie, Not as you ale but „, a e "'` phv d and n4 :I IMO,w pa)' agaili,�r �a. Nettie 'took. one of his hands: in hers.. "Listen, to me; dear," she said'. 'For. • 'hat we deo,, we pay-,-- 4 ay— it seems as if It's always so --!but ;ltrei eau pay gladly, Ivor, or we can Pay grudgingly. ` I don't •think I grudged paying. You 'brought me happiness such as few have known. I've 'paid for it, and I'd ;pay for it aver again, gladly; it's when our children have to pay that it hurts." :She paused. "But life hasn't been all sad; there's been the love for my child, there's been the. friendship of a good man and ,there's belen work and success. I've wanted for nothing that money could' give.' 'And ail the time I've loved, and love brings a lot. It opens the hearts df others to you. And now it's come to me to help ytOur child. That's very ;ouch to me. If you've ever loved—for you never loved me, dear—you'll un- derstand." Ile made no answer, but his hand clenched hers. "It's only you who can het her —poor little broken -!hearted ir1. If you think that there's payment to be made, then pay in love and understanding to your own child. All last night. Gladys held•,her in her arms and this morning early she sent for me. Ivor, the child turned to me as if I'd been her mother. It's all done• and over. She understands—she's promised that she'll do her best.. It's diffi- cult for me to say it, but there are some women. who bear children but they cahnet mother them. So be, father and -mother, too, Ivor -- she'll need yeti. If it were pos- sible, I would have kept her=but what I've done seemed the only way." "Oh, Nettie, Nettie," groaned the man, "Thea is safe at home. I bid.her go to her bed, and for to -day you'd best leave her. But after—what's to come after?" "After?" "No one knows but yourself. Must anyone else know? She dreads that terribly." Nettie made as if to release his hand, but he held it firmly. "You say the fellow's gone, that he had the decency to do"—his face flushed—"what I hadn't the decency to' do. It's all square; are yo4�sure, Nettie?" "°mss, from all.that Thea said, I'm sure." "And no one knows?" "No. Except her brother. It was he who saw them together and threatened he'd tell if she wouldn't promise not to see the man again. It was that that made her run away. I tried to persuade her to tell her—mother, to tell you. Ivor, I could see that she loved you, but she didn't seem to think you car- ed." Ivor winced. "Poor little Thea, poor little soul! Nettie, 1 did care; but it's been very difficult. Thea and her mother—it's not Jean's fault, she has tried, and Thea's tried too.•It's like that Sometimes, isn't it?" he pleaded, and again Nettie saw before her the boy she had loved. . "Yes, dear," she said. "But some one else does know," went on Ivor, "my dear old aunt, the aunt who brought me up. We came home early because the peo- ple we were to have lunched with had to put us off, so we motored straight back, and when 1 asked for Thea, the servants said she'd spent the night at the Cottage— she often does. I thought I'd go over and tell her we were back. Then Aunt Anthea said she. hadn't been there. I must tell her, Net- tie, but she'll understand, bless her, as she always does. But—my wife, Nettie, I can't keep it from my wife?" pp "No, you can't keep it film your wife. I suppose poor- little Thea must pay like the rest. But the child's i11, Ivor, she must have rest and quiet. Couldn't your -leave her for a while—just a little while?" Then perhaps you could take her away." "Yes," he spoke slowly. "Yes, I think I could manage that. I'll do what I can. 011, Nettie, God bless you!" He turned away" again and did not speak for a minute or two. '"I've made a poor sort of a game of life, if you only knew, Nettie. But tell .me about the child—our child. I can't bear to think of you alone—what you went through. Boys are awful fools. I knew and yet I didn't know; it was only afterwards that I under- stood, and you don't know how miserable I was. I tried ever so many times to find you." ' The : woman's face softened and brightened into one of her rare, beantifui smiles. "Did you, dear? I like to know that." 'flow did• you get on? What did Y u do?" Nettie looked. up at him; the smile faded and her face grew Very sad. "Don't," she said, "I can't• talk 'of it I've never talked of it. Af- ter f ter Gladys was born—oh, Ivor, I longed for'yott to see 'her! •You always loved little Helpless things T began dressmaking". I did well at it. I was always , forid• of my Work, an'di I• • foundr friends, good friends, a girl who Worked for me, the , Clergyman who christened tllaiys• and 'then—the • man I mat, ries." Iviir Teleased her hand and an Odd pang o! jealously shot through hitri. ' 70,teartied�r, 0'4''pve 1mA, I"Pung sit I *et Ou so X :104* '.Blit itlleo*eil beet (ox t'he lsliid and I ray,> rted—ane 4r end's•y1a'1r4ta, 1' aii a tribl4i, he' too$ me and 4/41:0' tfrieni s ,wad Ye been " `TiOd 'bleed WPM,'''Saida.the' rnaa brohen4", '"And noyv Gladys is goin,gg. to in married .te a lad 'that we lave a: geopi+;.'dear 1a4:who t'binks W0I,ele of .her for Whitt ache couldn't help, They're to ie' magried . the 'day''',af- ter tomorrow- on aaturdayl' "Can't I send her • sp*netbdng?: Can't I de 'somet i ng fior h er , Net - tie?" Nettie shook her head. '"No, dear, its' best not. She's. never known her father's name -- My husband's never known; they're content that it should be so. 'And Gladys wants for nothing. She's a -clever girl - and earns good money and she's marrying a young, man who'll be rich. It was -his father's car that they lent me to bring Thea home. They know nothing of who she is, you needn't be,afra"id of that," she added quick- ly.' Once again Ivor Selincourt leant over the gate•lookingRout over the field of corn. . The wind blew gently, beading the golden yellow heads to show the greenish yel- low stalks, making broken ripples' of color. ' He felt almost stunned. Presently he spoke again. "What can I say? What can I do? What have I ever had•from you but love, kindness, joy, and now I owe to you the safety of my child. And I can do nothing. Nothing to atone •for 'as black- guardly a sin as ever 'man sinned against a woman. Oh, Nettie, it hurts—it hurts." The pain in 'his voice rent Net - tie's heart; again she took his hand, clasping it against her breast. "Don't, don't," ' she whis- pered. "It's all over—all the grief and misery's over. And it's brought me\ so much. I don't say what I did was right. I don't know. It's all so difficult to un- derstand, but it seems to me that nothing we do is bad if we make good grow from it. Don't fret, dear, don't.fret, but make good come out of your understanding of what's past. Give your heart to the child. that so needs it." For a moment Ivor stood stiff and straight, then, bending he put his arm round Nettie and kissed her. "I thought that I'd paid -- but perhaps it's only now that I know what I've lost that I really pay." At the touch of his lips Nettie's face paled and her lips quivered. She stood 'very still, then freed herself from his clasp and began eloving.back along the road. They walked in silence. Just before they reached the car Net- tie spoke: "Good-bye. I thank God I've seen you once again, Ivor." She entered the car and leaned back in the corner, white and tir- ed, while the chauffeur started the engine and took his seat. He look- ed inquiringly at Ivor. "Home." The car moved slowly, then faster and then .there was but a little cloud of dust. When Ivor entered the house, he went straight to the library and wrote a letter. Then he rang the bell. "Tell Jenner to saddle the chest- nut and take this not‘to the Cot- tage. I want Miss Selincourt to have it at once." Aunt Anthea's fears would be stilled. Thea was safe at home, there would be no scandal. But the servants at the River House? They knew that Thea, had not spent the night there. Still, they had no reason to think that she had not been at home. Nothing could be done about that, and after all the old servants would allow no tittle-tattle. Thea was so young that she Wauld get over it. A little later Ile would make the old excuse — rheumatism in his wounded leg the autumn damp of the river vatlley; and he would take Thea away. They would travel, go round the world per- haps. But he must tell Jean. He strode up and down the room miserable, irritable, and Nettie's words came back to him: "Some women can bear children, but they cannot mother them." In his heart he knew how Thea must dread her mother's knowl- edge of her love for Simeon Lister —the husband of another woman. He pictured Jean's cold horror, and pictured, too, the honest en- deavour she would make to do her duty to the child. His loyalty to his wife forced him to try and shut hia eyes to the faults of her char- acter, her strange lack ,of affec- tion for Thea. How was he to do his duty to his wife and to his child? He flung himself into the fireless grate. He found himself pleading the cause of his child. She was so young, so madly in love. Here, in this very chair, in this very room, he had sat on the night before his marriage, his heart on fire with love for Jean. For her he would have rieked body and soul, without her it had seemed to him then that life was useless. He a strong man had felt that. What blame then could he find for a poor little ignorant, unhappy, loving child! Memory brought back to him the picture of Thea's white baby, face, the feel of her little sobbing body in his arms. "i5addy will buy you, and you shall be Daddy's girl." Yet somehow he had failed her. His own sorrows, his reawakened love for Sean had obsessed him, and it had been left to Nettle—phis cast-off • mistress—'to bring back to him his child. HATTER XXII All through the Bary Thea lay. She felt that there were great balls of lead In either temple, which rolled to and fro and clash- ed rtogether at the, slightest move. Merit. The Inside of her head viae raw and the rolling of •those leaden befit hurt intolerably. Twice d4'd tvor iiiake 'hie Wayto (int iidd`:i�rol inlighitax to' „o>si -, gaiee beefcattle but „Pi/,are tiY+. not e,uoligh feed''re, 61'041 4°' ti7lem which gots uonaturally NOS,to the big sale: TAO ,'NEalxIt"Quiilx' fancier raised, his steers a14 l� themtohavers a> d'rkllor' 440 t1a11 net it v'as the dror WilO Inadp,any .prpfit;,il}ere, *aa eA the deal. Sit years o some of.t $g,hs boys le the Ontarip 'and DominiOn d. . iR Dep' e mn p rt t c s 4. Agri.utu a at f x talked' a few e:.farmers into starting "a co- operative auction. #gene were built„ enlarged each year, and the tC.EB. eo-operatedwith extra good ship.. ping service. Today it is doubtful if buyers anywhere get the service- they ervicethey do at the Manitoulin Feeder Sale. About all they have to do is call a bid, and be quick about it, sign asrheque and shipping order. Within -24 hours they can unlead the cattle at home and start feed- ing for market.. Here is a group of Ontario farmers that deserve a lot of credit for doing a very fine job. It went practically like clock- work on Thursday. Staffa Church Has Anniversary Anniversary services were held on Sunday in Staffa United Church with Rev. Gordon Wanless, Wood- ham, taking both services. Special music was contributed by the choir, assisted by Mrs. Harold Simpson, Exeter, who sang solos at each service. Mrs. William Riley has returned home from Scott Memorial Hospi- tal, Seaforth, where she had been a patient for a week. Ivan Boa, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Boa, under- went an operation in Scott Mem- orial Hospital, Seaforth, for hernia and is recuperating at his home. Mr. and Mrs. John Drake and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Deering visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Agar, Black Creek. An Age Old Killer Years ago . . and not so many years ago at that . . . the word "smallpox" brought a chill of fear to the heart of the boldest. Smallpox epidemics raged period- ically throughout the land, killing and disfiguring thousands. But vaccination has practically wiped out this killer and today it is only a shadow of its former self. Toxoid can do the same for diphtheria and children are protected. Immuniza- tion is free at public health clinics throughout Canada. Have your child immunized today. her room, opening the door softly. But Thea made no movement. Towards tea -time the pain les- sened and --she fell asleep. She woke to find Nurse standing by her with a tea-tray. "Could you fancy some tea, Miss Thea?" Thea drank. "Don't pull up the blinds, Nurse, my head feels. all bruised and the light, hurts• my eyes. Will you tell Mother I won't come down. I shall -go to sleep if you leave me quiet. Take Jou-Jou with you, he hasn't had his din- ner." She spoke calmly, but her voice was very dead. "Would you like some eau -de - Cologne on your head?" "No, thank you, just to be left alone." "Then I'll bring you some dinner at eight and put yqu straight for the night." Later Thea rose and undressed, and when Nurse appeared with her dinner she was in bed. While the woman tidied the room, Thea ate languidly. "Can't you eat a bit more, Miss Thea? No? Well, I'll leave you a glass of milk, and mind you ring the bell if you should want any- thing in the night. I should wake in a minute. Mr. Selincourt was asking if he could come up and see you?" "Not tonight, please. Give him my love." (Continued Next Week) Seaforth Monument Works T. PRYDE & SON Memorial Craftsmen Seaforth Exeter Clinton i1 he regular monthly meeting of. o..Biyth Agrieultvral •S.oeiet ^; tl}e`Agriculti}ral Thursday, 'Vening, was, very well; attended, bytie direc tors a nd va ious cpm 1pittees. Conaidexing the'bontiu , line rain which fell est~' o m f the of tor'iooii of fair dad, the nancial rei3ults of the fair were scald to be gratifying. A committee was set u!p' to look into the matter of pur- chasing a building suitable for use as a cattle shed,. 'After a lapse of two months the local Lions Club •resumed regular twice -a -month meetings In Memor- ial Hall. The new president, Fred Rowson, was in charge. Each Lion Was privileged to bring a guest, and those failing to do so paid) a fine of twenty-five cents. A short', memorial service, led by Rev. W. J. Rogers, was held, honoring the late Robert Tasker, a former club member. Jimmie Lawrie and Wal- ter Burtell introduced old songs with new words • in the form of a farewell serenade to Lion N. W. Kyle, who left October 1 for his new home in Chatham, Lion Bert Gray presented Mr. Kyle with a gift and expressed the appreciation of •the club for the fine service Dir. Kyle had given the organization. In the money in the fine box was presented to Lion Don Howse, as a gift to their baby boy. BRODHAGEN Brodhagen school was closed last Monday and Tuesday because of the death of Mr. Skinner's father in Munro. Rev. and Mrs. Sievert (formerly Elsie Weigand), Jersey City, N.J., are renewing old acquaintances in the vicinity. Robert Rock and Erich Schultz have returned to their studies at Waterloo 'College and Seminary. Personals: Betty Jean Hina, of London, and Kenneth Hinz, Hamil- ton, with their parents; Misses Joyce McDonald and Betty Rock, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Ed- win 'Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Querengesser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wickie and family, Rostock, with Mr. and Mrs. 3. Ar- buckle; Mr. and Mrs. Don Stauck, Warren and Janet, Kitohener, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Woodward, To- ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Querengesser; Mr. and Mrs. Free- man Spencer, Detroit, with M'r. and Mrs. Ed. Smith; Earl Sholdice and Helen, Fonthill, Mrs. Russell Knight, Cranbrook, Mr. and Mrs. David Sholdice 'and Graham, Wal- ton, with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice. Your Baby's Weight Your baby's weight is one of your''beat guides as to his health. He should gain steadily during the early months at a rate of approxi- mately six to eight ounces a week. Most communities in Canada pro- vide ' free facilities for weighing babies and mothers can keep an accurate check on the youngster's progress. But even an apparently healthy youngster should see the doctor occasionally . . , just to be cure. At the bedside of the dying Scot- tish merchant, his sorrowing wife and family gathered for a few last words. "Can you hear us, Father?" sob- bed his wife. "We're all here, praying for you — your sons and daughters and your old Maggie." With an anguish scream the old man sat up in bed. ""Who's look- ing after the store?" tltlt>xd'1r�d'u�1 lblo� �,o}r'bver� er• iw s 1p 14: e)'n n ?#te mar etc litu?lRing eilange iia the Iiropm 1+rpyjd "that unno' , aMion. 4ti J,be m lv �ta�en. � ind ilt�!�b rlia>+�et long as natiP1 1 Iiria+,e is w eve tiji4 su poet levet.. ov h e ria e '• i• The G _ m 'apt, k� xtgt ipiln . ,t. d' iae�eeosary' t4i cal ry;... out 4x`t it-• , .. opera to ii'' # h: s nce: 9d as. Priced li Ye been -•.const : ;xarbly above the:.81) per Ce#t pa•rtty le,'vek, .? *: Feed'c Shipments The upward trend In movement og prepared stook.' and peoltry f ,4t 1>lpfi . a , o, nor;, he t •T decline J . x . u A i i. n. n a i) et r � b sd C e.. ,cern V. ,t194. n?i. 1j (,f p or dairy feed's and a Pr tial ilN YulM. best • e Read ; fhem • .b1::'l he Stt'Fpn heater. Phsan , it r .cafe 1. d, Sun., Oct. 9 to Say HAS BEEN SET ASIDE THIS YEAR AS Fi Prevention ALL DWELLINGS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, STORES, '.: .,.RE- HOUSES AND FACTORIES SHOULD BE CAREFUL'I Y INSPECTED• BY THEIR OCCUPANTS, AND ALL CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CAUSE OR PRO- MOTE THE SPREAD OF FIRE BE REMOVED Seaforth has been fortunate, having had very little loss due to fire in the past year. Let us keep it so! PLEASE INSTRUCT YOUR CHILDREN ON THE DANGERS OF FIRE Remember Fire Waste Cafl: Never Be Replaced. J. E. KEATING, Mayor. D. G. SJLLS, Fire Chief. Authority Fire Marshall's Office, Toronto Seaforth Showrooms Open Tuesday See Dr. Harburn for appoint- ment any ether time, or Phone 41-J, Exeter. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. O FIOERS: Frank McGregor, Clinton - Pres. Chris. Leonliardt, Brodhagen, Vice - President. Merton A. Reidy Seaforth, Manager acid Seeretery rrea4itrer. DIREC! ORS: Chris. Leonhai'dt,• BrOdkagen; E J. 'I'rewartha, Clinton; Harvey Fuller, R.R. 2, Goderieh; J, H. Md Ewing, R.B. 1, Blyth; Frank Mc- Gregor, R.R. 6, Clinton; • Hugh Alexander, R.R. 1, Walton•, Wm. R. .�rehibald, R.R. 4, Seaforth; " ohn L. Malone, Rat,. 5, Seaforth; S. Tl. Whitmore, R.R. 8, Seaforth. AGENT$:, Finlay McKereher, ll t 1, nob. lin; E. Pepper, Briteefield; Prueter, larodhageii George . A. Watt, Riytb. Riding in Algonquin Park Viappy9kter.4 IN THE SADDLE Warn riding is fun in Algonquin moan. 2,170 square miles of un- touched lake and woodland is set aside for holiday -nicking 4 to 6 hours drive front Otta*a, Hamilton or Torento. For information write to Superin ,en - 'dent, Algonquin .'Provincial Park, •Algonquin'Park Station, Ont. Thousands of friendly visitors enjoy Ontdr'io I1olidajts 'every year. Let's give theta a warm welcome! 'LET KE THEM WAN t tO COME BACK!" OCTOBER 404 4. 9th to 15th 'Defective Electric Wiring' j How many times have you noticed the above reported as the cause of serious fires? Have you ever given any thought as to safety of your own wiring, in your home, ' your office, or your factory? Electricity Is Safe and Reliable —When Proper Observance is Given To These Simple Rules: 1. See that all wiring extensions are carried out by qualified and experienced Wiring Contractors. This insures final check-up by the Wiring Inspector of the Hydro - Electric Power Commission of Ontario. 2. Never use fuses larger than 15 amperes on branch circuits in your home. 3. Don't "plug?' fuses by inserting coins behind them. The use serves sinarly to the safety -varve of a boiler. 4. Make frequent inspection of flexible cords. 5. Don't hang any electric wire on nails; don't tack extension cords to baseboards or walls. 6. Keep electrical heating devices away from combustibles, 7. Keep lamps away from clothing, paper, etc. 8. Never use- iron, toaster or lamps as bed warmers. 9. Install convenilenee outlets to avoid excessive lengths of extension cords. 10. NEVER USE GASOLINE IN YOUR ELECTRIC WASHER! Violation of these Rules resulting in fire may invalidate your Fire Insurance Policy,. WE WELCOME THIS OPPORTUNITY OF GO -OPERATING IN THE OBSERVANCE OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Public lity Commi 01? SEAI+~ORTfI !il