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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1904-05-26, Page 7Till+: 14r1NG.110 TOM MAY 26, 1904 Pure soap 1" . You've heard .A CaVeb the words. In Sunlight Tangled Soap you have the fact. BY MRS. ALEXANDER Author of "Beaton's Bargain," "His Perfect Tru. -t," " By Another Name," " Her Hea't's Idol," "Haff a Truth," "H s Rival," mosee••0•••••••••••••••••••moaileoseees for such gems and no questions este- rice". away by visions—tile result of • cel. of course, if they had a clear overfasting and meditation—that he l idea the goods were stolen, they lend annexed the lost rubies for tho 'would. give /toile() fast enough, but eTN'oratiurt Of a favorite imago of the they would not be too keen to act Virgin in the now and eplendid tee:en on a shrewd suspicion," church of St. 1Vitho1d the Wool-gathe "You will give notice t0 all tee r principal jewelers et home and '..abroad, and in the ('olocries, in ease the lost gems are offered for sole?" tene arranging for the substitution cried Marsden. of (01. acln).rable incitation, modeled t "Yes, of course; but there rornes at her own expense, of the lost rub - ,1n the difficulty of identification. les and diamonds, so as to save the 1 Any way, I'll do ley best for my pions young ,man's taste and feel - own character's salve, and the lady's ings; and to this project the delay -sake; but we'll say nothing of the In the progress of justice was due. ' handsome reward you mentioned, To this dastardly attack the l.•sir, teat is age:est my principles; °'('hu•r.hmtut's Friend" replied with but if, when 1 have done my •dooty,' vigorous indignation, and much fine you like to make nu' a compliment, writing ensued, till a fresh trail pre- that's another pair of shoes." scented itself, and for awhile public interest was diverted from the Boole high robbery. ('1IAI:TER VI. Tho stelae n billet of lite and gay. ety in the lonf-deserted manor house, mach its quickly succeeding eilenco and gloom More marked and depre,sdng. Lady Dorrington tried to persuade Nora to accompany her to feco(land, whore Lord Dorrington ,.. Ilil(1 shootings, r 1,01 1 I S but '1 t t the a young, lady said see (Hind not think of leaving .111 S. L'Est range, and MFS. L'Es- 1 a woeld not leave her little f:1(1; 7•o everything returned to the sant) condition of stillness and tran- quility wl Irh Marsden's unexpected nn!'eal anve and outburst of hospital- ity had be oken up. But this stillness was no longer re. ifar. The curious circumstances of the lohlet;y had left behind an impres- r•ion of insecurity, and :lbw. L'Es- trnnge. whose natural timiclity had been confirmed by long attendance pers, thankful for such subject mat" upon an invalid and irritable hus- ter in the dead season, had para- band, in nlcdettely made arrange - graphs each day on this exciting zoones with the gardener to sleep in topic, and when they had exhausted the house instead of m the lodge, reinject ure, short leading articles, and 11'aldnlan the pet .Dachshund was moral, religious, jocose,• philosophic.allowed to lir at the foot of the t philological, antic!uariun, filled up convenient portions of their space. I1"The Thunclercr" remarked short- ly, that 11 a crimes •C 1 l l i nt . . ,of a period her e t• the stain!) t,un1) of its intellectual charac- tc•ristic•s. Extreme ingenuity and flogical precision were essential to project and *xecute 8() daring, so or- iginal a robbery as that which had lately startled society at I:v sleigh tManor; that probably when statis- e• ties, mathematics and registration had been perfected and propo ey ap- piied, e shordd 1ifindthat only in we the hest decade of the lust quarter 1 of the nineteenth century—only at this precise epoch—could 1 his special outrage have been committed. "The Banner" traced this remark- able and heinous act to ono fruitful source of evil, moral. social and re- ligious, neglect of clue instruction in (ho Church Catechism and of com- mitting the Ten Commandments to •nlelnory—and apropos, drew a path- etic picture of a gray-haiteel rector ; standing beneath the east, window of the village church, through which the light streamed in many -tinted rays on the rosy, chubby reverent urchins, who repeated in awe-struck tones after their beloved pastor, "'Thou shalt not steal!" "The Daily 'Instructor" proved in- controvertibly frons certain racial indications, that so base and infer- nal a plot could only be conceived by an American -Irishman, with a I.dash of Russian blood from, say a great-uncle, or perhaps a strain of Malay 00 the mother's side: while "The Delirium 'Tremens" grew hys- terical over an appalling list at rob- beries, with and without bloodshed, 1 battery, torture, and murder. from the earliest date to the present .crime, which, front certain character- '. istics, might be considered the most 1.audaciously wicked of all. '"She TjniverSe,>' in its usual lively •style, hinted that among the better IInformed of those present at the i Dvesleigh festivities, whispers were •circulated that the overstrained en- 'tlutsiasm of a ritualistic and sell - 'subduing curate, whose taste for et- . closnastical magnificence was in tho Inverse ratio to his regard for per. i Sonal cleanliness, had been so ear - over Within, and that Mrs. Tluthven, with the gt'nc'rous sympathy and del- icate tact which distinguished her j You may trust nio," said Afars- . den. a 1 "And lee, too," added Mrs. Ruth- ' von, with a sweet smile, whereupon, •after enjoining the strictest. secrecy on his bearers regarding his suggt's- f dons as to the possible thief, the I highly intelligent officer departed. 1' "I don't think much of your edo- i prated. detective," said Mrs. 11ut11- 1 ern. "Ile is by no means the num- ,osyllahlo inscrutable man one reals of in novels. 1 have no fuitlt in de- tectives otectives who talk so nlu*h." "1' fancy the inscrutable )nen only .exist in lice ion," returned Marsden, smiling. "This person has, howev- er, done some remarkable things. I believe he is considered a very value able :Meer." The day rafter lies. "colleen. and her host •'•eat up to town the party broke up; the great house was clos- ed, and inl;a•netrattle darkness still wrapped the creel .jewel roh;tcry. Meantitn(:, tee extraordinur•y story was S, reu(t t.hr•oaui. The newspa• For Backache and Kidney Disease f Dr. Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills are the most prompt and effective treatment obtainable. le . ' While this statement is strong and definite it i es postively correct and is backed up by 'he eve • ,dence of cured ones in every part of the country. Me. E. 1'. BEDARD, Lac aux Sables, Portneuf • Co., Que., states :—"For two years I tried a number of different remedies for backache and kidney disease without obtainine any relief. Since having used Dr. Clvtse's Kidncy. Liver Pills, however, I ate happy to say that they have proven of wonderful benefit to mc. I can certify that for me these are the best Pills I have ever come across and we always keep them in 4 the house. it will be a •pleasure for me to reply to any who can: to write me for Kt E. T. SEDA13D further particulars of my case.' Dr. Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills, one pill a • clow, e5 cents a box. To protect you against • imitations the portrait and signature of Dr, A. W. Chase, the famous receipt book author, are ..Ott every box cf his remedies, stat. s, wl !le Nora herself inspected the hol ing and barring of doors and windows every • ni rht. t, •'f assure you, you nee alarming you, selves unnoressarily,,, said 111 ton, who had ridclen over, as he often did, to shore the evening meal at l(rookdale, and was now leaning aglinet the chimney -piece while Nora was pl tying some of Bee's favorite airs 1. (dove the little one went off to bed pith her German "i:1nlIgrgart- nerh)," who was patiently waiting for Leer. It was a chill, wild night, the wind sighing in sudden gusts through the trees surrounding the cottap.e, the occasional dash of the resin against the windows niakingthe bright lire of wood and coal pecul- iarly acceptable. Winton looked round hint with a delightful sense of comfort --(:f bt ing tit home. The relined simplicity of the pretty dratvtog-room, the soft light of well- tritumtc cl lanlpe—Mrs. L'Estrange in her demi-loi:et of black sill: and lace, her work-haske't filled with bright-celort'd wools beside her, her smell ling, rs deftly covering a square cf dull green cloth with flowers and loll tt.e—Nara at the photo, her graceful should( rs draped in dainty muslin gathered to her pliant waist 1 y a band of ".lack velvet—ell had grow!' temili•tr to 111111. Ile had had u hard life all through his boyhood; int or!,han with barely enough means to supply Ilitlt education, brought up by ail uncle who was cold though just, and bitterly disliked by his uncle's wife, bemuse his strong will and it sly application always kept him ahead of her own handsome. c•lete:•, vgre.•ahle ",e'er -do -wool" of a son, with whom" he was educated and who bore the same mime, of home Hie 1 e know nothing: and when his resohtt0 t Torts to rise were crowned with success, success banished him to ccunpara•ive solitude, while the few opportuuit1'S of ceded him of so- cial experience only showed hint how infinitely his accomplished cousin was preferred before him, especially by women, of whom" 311(1 10(1 he haul 1101 the Highest opinion. ITo had found theta insincere, shallow, sel- fish, and though of late rather flat- teringly attentive to himself, his prim appreciation of his mutt trac- tfvene,s led hie) to place it to the credit of his 1)08111011 rather than of himself. Nevertheless, the familiarity to which by-goue comradeship with 1L•s. L'Estrango entitled him. Was very delicious. Ile had never been on such terms of intimacy With women before, tied lie was quick to perceive that they were perfectly natural and I " e his Cont- i telly 1ca t uu Tl tt.c cardia thtii r mgrs and goings caused no disturh- 1 •once, that he had fallen into the srulrr:h 0f their quiet lives, and felt that to part with thent would" be the l.eeneet grief he heti ever known. 'i'liem--or one? 'For awhile he scarce- ly kricW. '• You are alarming yourself enne- cessaeile," he had been saying, when this digression began. ''There is small chance of any profeseionnl thief visiting this part of the world for 801111' time to collie, but I suppose it IS not easy to throw off the impres- sion :such a Sr(•1ie as you Witnessed nit,st have created." "(food -night," cried lea, holding up a rosy mouth to he kissed. "Will you Wing me a new spade to -More row?" • "dot to-morrow—the day after. (toed -Tright, Ails llea.ti•ix--'sleep well. (food -night, fraulein." Nora rine wont the piano, and drew a le,ty elude by the lite. • SUNLIGHT REDUCES EXPENSE Ask for the Octagon liar, was "There is no use ,n arguing the ,latter," site said. "Ilolm can not resist her rle'rV011811osS, I myself, though I feel quite brave in the day- lhglit, begin to be a little uncom- fortable us night draws in, and f sen Helen look op with a startled, restless look at any sudden sound, and really, after seeing what a dare ing thief can dor one's faith in (pains, bars and bolts dins away." "Our chief safeguard is the ab- sence of valuables," said Mrs. L'Es- flu you notthine," resumed Nora, ''that it would leo well to go up to town for a couple of )months, just in the dead of the winter? We should throw oft those disagreeable impressions and be our noble selves again. "I do believe it would be the best thing you could do." said Winton. "It is a oapllal idea. 1)f course, I ant speaking selfishly. l 'mist be in London a groat part of November, and your nervousness may transfer il„celf to ale if 1 find myself lonely mid friendless in tlutt vast wilder- ness." Noted laughed. "I don't fancy your nerves trouble you much. But it would be rather nice togo to the theatre and con- certs, sometimes." "And you would be a capital es- cort, said Airs. L'Estrange, "though, perhaps, you do not caro for such things?" "When I find acting that can make me fot•get it is acting, I am deeply interested, but a concert bores me, though I amt vary fond of certain kinds of music." "If," began. Mrs. L'Estrange, go- ing back to the subject uppermost in her hind. "if I had not seen that dreadful knife, I should feel less creepy." "Don't think about it, clear Hel- en," cried Nora. "Co, play a game of chess with 31r. Winton, that will eller..ttially divert your thoughts." "I will, if you would like it, Mark —I ,loan," smliHng and coloring, "Mr. Winton." "Yes, let us have a trial of strength, " by all nlran5. "My strength is o1' the broken -reed order," said Mrs. L'Estrange, smile mg. "f will go and see Bea tucked up, and then do 111y best.," "T wonder," began Nora, as Mrs. ].'E.trunge left the room, "I won- der what they etre doing in London. ]f thtv have diecovered anything!" Slie clasped her hands on her knee, and sat looking dreamily mily into the fire.. "MM. liulllven promised to write to 311e, but she had not.,, "There has scarcely been time," saicl \Vinton, as he brought over tho chess-1:0de, and began to set forth the pieces. "And I fear there is small chance of discovery. It is ull- ]l.cky for Marsden, too, *for I sup- pose 11:o hest thing be can do is to marry the charming widow, they Would stilt each other admirably. Now, I should not be surprised if the notion that he is unlucky to her, should take possession of her hind." Winton watched Nora's face as he spoke. "Poor squire. I hope not, it would be a shame. Tie is so nice, and so is she. if he is fond of her, I do ]lope she will marry him." "If? Then you do not agree with every one that he is devoted to her:" And w'hi'r he spoke. Winton thought, •'15 this acting or real in- difference?" "I aur not sure. I have scarcely seen thea, together. But T like her, she is very nee to me. \Vhy don't you like her, Mr. Winton?" "Why do you think I do not?" "I know it, because—Oh! I can hardly tell. I:y the tone of your voice, by the expression of your eyes." "Rum! so my eyes can express dis- like at any rate?" "Oh! they can express liking, too. I mean," 1.lushing quickly at the glance he gave her, "1 mean they can look kindly; but am 1 not right, you do not like .firs, ]tutln•en?" "Tho rea800 why 1 can not tell. But T do not like the widow, ma hdle!'' said Winton. "Oh! br ttvo!" cried Nora, laugh - 'rex. "I slid not suspect. you were capable of improvising." "T cltuc soy at I nal capable of more than you imagine. T suppose I ought to 888110e you that 1 have no rl tt on for disliking Mrs. lluthven it ;s an instinct." •'f 1honeht those instincts of M- ine and disliking were ell01'acteristic of women. that mon built up their ref/ r ences en a solid foundation of ea c n • s). „ "We ought, and at least, X try to he just." "1 run afraid you are a little !lard." "I dare say I am, or have been ; at. present, I may, for all I' know, be learning to be too soft." Ito looked down as he spoke these words thoughtfully. '•"tut in the battle of life we can rarely afford to lay aside our minor." "What a dreadful idea of life," said Nora with a sigh. Winton did not relay, be paused, his hand on u rock. and looked intently at his companion, whose oyes were fixed on the fire. "!row, Mr. \Vinton, 1' shall do toy best to conquer," laid Mrs. L'1;•;s- trenge, returning. *Winton brought her a chair. "710 you never erre to learn?" he said t0 Nora as he took his place. "I have tried. I used to try and play with my father, but I 'never . could learn, I never could be inter- ested; there is some deficiency T sttp- ltose in tele, for I never care if I 1 win or lose at any gaud'." "Which shows an unnlathenmaticaf, unln'(tcti('al turn of mind." said Win- tsmiling. "1 trait your attack," to Mrs. L'Estrange. For (levitate .Nora read the newspa- per; then she rll-e and leaning on the hack of her stepauuther's chair look- ed on at the game, as Irf watching an oppx)1•t unity of tweaking. "('Inrk to your king," said Ml's, L'l';strange ut Iaet. "You are not playing pultr hest. Mr. Minton; is it ne;ligence or politeness? No, you can not move there, you are still in check, nor them either.'. "It is checkmate!" replied Win- ton; "well and quickly done, too." "'Then I 11111y speak!" (elect Nora, "There is a paragraph in the paper about the robbery. I will read It. 'I'ho mystery which enshrouds tho great jewel robbery Is still unsolved; but, although we ,lust on no ac- count betray the secrets of the po- lice, it is perhaps permissible to state that a faint clow has at length been found, which in the experienced Ha0(is of a certain famous officer may, indeed will, probably, lead to the detection of the villain or vil- lains whole' dastardly attack almost cost its object a serious illness. We are happy to state that Mrs. Ruth - von has very nearly recovered the ef- fects of the shuck to nor system, and is about to proceed to Italy for change of air anti scene.' " "\1'hic'h means," said Winton, rise ing,'' that the penny -a -liner knows nothing, and has no chance of know- ing anything. \Vhen these fellows tu•e most profoundly ignorant, thoy rosette() the greatest knowingness. But it is late! If you will allow mo. 1 'will say good -night, and make hey way to the stables. I can be my own groom." "ohm! Roberts 'is in, I am sure, having a talk in the kitchen. IIo is our body -guard now; ho will bring your horse round." Mrs. L'Estrange rang as she spoke, and ordered Mr. Winton's horse. "What a dreadfully dark night!" said Nora, going to the open door a few minutes after, while. Winton said good-bye to Ml's. L'Estrange. "It is raining, too. I am afraid you will get very w•etr" There was genuine kindly interest in the eyes raised to his. "If you care whether 1 am wet or dey, alive or dead, I shall bo oblig- ed to lay aside .any armor," said Winton, smiling, as his hand closed on hers with a lingering pressure, so close, 8o Wal'nl, that it sent an elec- tric thrill of surprise through her (To be continued) FOR ALL CHILDREN. Baby's Own Tablets is it medicine good for all children, from the feeblest infant whose life seems 10 hang by a thread, to the stnrdy boy whose diges•• tive apparatus occasioually gets out of order. The Tablets instantly relieve and promptly cure all stomaoh and bowel troubles and all the minor ail- lneuts of little ones. Thousands of mo- thers have proved the troth of these statements, among them Mrs. Robt. Morton. Deerwood, Man., who says: "Baby's Own Tablets Have helped my baby more than anything' ever gave hitn. I cnn *ons •ientionsly recommend the Tablets to all mothers." We give you a solemn assurance that the Tablets do not t o'Itain one p'lrticle of opiate or harmful drug. They do good—they never eau do harm, and all children take the/1i as readily as candy. Sold by medicine dealers or sent post paid at 25 cents a box by writir•g The Dr. Wil- liam's Medicine Co , Brockville, Out. MOURNED AS DEAD COMES TO LIFE Little girl throws off her death shroud and Arises.—She May Recover. New Vol;:, May 16. — Six-year-old Martin Block, daughter of Louis Block, of Til ALMA street, ill for four weeks of tub>'re. iar'meaingitis, diel" et sandmen 11st• evening, apparently. An undertaker «:I$ called in and the body was leid out. Four hours later, while ranters from the syuneogue were chanting psalms, Mrs ,BIo,:k exclaimed: "1 saw my (1Lild move I" "1'cor woman," said City Marshal F, K. Ellenbogen, who was present, "she fees the loss ol ]ter little one very keenly." , "Oh, no," cried the mother, "my add is nbt dead. She lids canto to ltfc ugain. My Martha lives!" The cantors continwod their chants. Suddenly thll little. girl opened her eyes, smiled end tr,eil to sit up in her shroud. "\Minuet," lisped the eltilcI. "At am- ic a eta I r m lot s sick any more. Mam- ma, Y r. don't cry. I want to go to schnol. Put I want, you to go with mc, because 1 have been away from sclto:,l for such (t long time." Thera was /tenor)). ,rejoicing. The cantors sfopp>.'d singing the psalms, and the r. joic:ng mother picke 1 111.0 child up." `'i1lan:m'1," said the little girl, "what or.. 011 t1Lis•' T1•opl here for 1 1 feel et,cr iso 1111011 better now." Then tie offered .prayers of thanke for the recovery fat the little girl. Al. a 1.11.1 .hour list night the child was alive \vitih, a th„Lee of re'overy, '1'111; undertnkr'rs were dismissed. ...1l n);ti.t long the another keit watch at the b:•dsdei, c We ore • goiritx 1.0 trray all night long tor God to Vero our baby," said the utotht:r tens reporter, "and Ivo klir!dStr ltc will aaiswer otir pray'ers.'s AGAINST CHURCH PARADES "r Toronto Minister Speaks out His Mind. Toronto, 14;zy 15.--R'iv, A. B. Win- chester, at Knox church, this ('Von - 1n(, pr curbed against .military church parades. The preacher was referring to objectionable practices under(' ails clank of religion, and had instanced the llol(lin; 'of charity bells. "Why," he c'ontinu„d, "sha:i1'1 the King's army pared:: through the• streets_ on the tiabbltli in a. "manner that would nor ba p^,rmitted }n; any other body. 1f the men who weir the King's uniform reuc1ire to go (l,o church, let them, go u citizens, but deft not the s-Jiole day b.: broken up ;for therm and countless others. It was tame.: to be indignant and Drollest when the very ins#Ilu;ians tlzat were .making the Tuitiot1 what is was were Wine; broken down under the guise of religion." USE OF ALCOHOLiC DRINK i?'f.TEYTISTS AGREE THAT IT IS SELDOM BENEFICIAL TO HUMAN' BEINGS. The committee of fifty scientists which has for ten years been study - lug the liquor question has issued its fourth ereli.minary report in two vo1- umcs. The following are. the 1n1.in conclusions draw',: Effects of moder- ate or occesional us;, of alcoholic Brinks differ with individuals, age, oc- cupation, and climate. With the ma- jority of occttsion't1 moderate drink- ers no special effect upon health seems to be obsarved by themselves or their physicians. In mime such cases drinking ie harmful; in a few It is thought to be beneficial. Eighty per cent of the leading br:l,in workers of the united States use a"lco"holic drinks occasional- ly -or regularly or in moderation. The use of such drinks to stimulate men- tal effort gives, on the whole, bad re- sults. Even eecasionll or moderate use is Iikely to be harmful to young persons, :mainly because of the dan- ger of its leading to excess. Among diseased or infirm people over 50 yea re of age alcoholic beverages, while sometimes useful, should be taken, if a~ eII, with the last ,n381 of the day. "Fine old wh`skies" and 'fine old bran- dies" nra 'nearly as likely to 1)roduce injurious effects as are the cheaper sorts, If taken in the sim::r, •quani•i- ties. • In moderate qul'Intities, leer, wine and clilvted whiskey have a. certain food value, but they are seldom, used for food purposes—rather for tlleiref- fect on the brain. In larr;e;qunnt.ilies ane Lor some persons even in moder- ate quantities, they are poison. Aleo- bolie trinks in moderate qu•lntities may be useful as restoratives in, fa- tigue after work is' done, but' they oft- en Produce depression and harmful re- sults, when used just before and dur- ing labor, physical or mental.—IiarP- er's Weekly, ,. The Sunny Side of Life. "De you have trouble in getting girls, Mrs. NewIy?" "Not at ail I have had ten in the last three weeks."—Detroit Free Press. Mrs. Buggins—"Oh, I saw the dearest little hat to -day ! " Mr. Buggins—"That's just like you; always looking for the dearest instead of the cheapest."—Phila- delphia Ledger. "Are you going to the seashore this summer?" "No," answered the tired - looking man. "There's no use of going myself. I can send the money every week by registered letter.' —Washington Star. "Well," said Morrel, speaking of the demise of a mutual friend, "a man can only die once, anis—" ' I don't know about that," interrupted Wiseman. "I see by the papers that the youngest drummer -boy to enter the Union service is dead again."—Philadelphia Press. "Gadboy told me a month or two ago that his physician bad limited hint to one whiskey a day, but he •doesn't look as if' he had reformed." "He hasn't. He went to four other doctors, and each one gave him the same directions. He'efollowiug the advice of all five of 'em"—Chicago Tribune. "I believe that Mrs. Wadsworth would do ahnost anything just for the sake of being considered original. It seems to be a perfect tua11111 with her." "Wbat is her latest?" "She says. apparently with absolute sincerity that she doesn't want her daughter to tnarry a titled husband ." —Chicago Record•lierald. It is quite in the benign spirit of the conlpnon law to presume every mad who asks for a pension to bo entitled te, a pension until he is proved not to be. This puts the burden of proof on the Government, whore it belongs. Pious people Oast their burdens on the Lord; practical people, on the Government.— Life. Dr. Butler, Eye, Rar,N'ose and Throat Specialist, WO Queen's Avenue, London, 3rd door East of St. Andrew's Church. Glasses subplietl. Will be at .t neen'e Hotel, April 27th, .Tune 1st and 20th. • ( The Mud 'You Raver Always Bougl1t, and which hits been 14 use for over 30 years, Ilan borne the signature or and leas been made tinder his per , !,•floral supervision since its infancy. •�� � ,4Ulowno0notodepeiv�.oyot>cinthis.All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just -as -good" are but: Experiments that trifled with. .and endanger the health of t Infants and Cbil(lreu—Experience against T,.xperiment. i What is C T RIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare. goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotie substance. Its ago is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. 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Thomson, Esq., of Orillia, Vice -President Standard Chemical Company of Toronto, Tells of a Visit to the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives. GREATLY IMPRESSED WITH WORK BEING DONE. Personally Raises Several Hundred Dollars to Help Lessen the Load of Debt. There can be little doubt that the National Sanitarium Association is handicapped in its great work for Consumptives in the fact .that its two institutions in Muskoka are far away from any large centre of population. Few people have an opportunity to see for themselves the magnificent work that is being clone. These hospitals are away from the public eye. Any, however, who do visit them, are united in their commendation of the splendid appointments of the place, and, best of all, of the real joy and hope that is being brought to many suffering ones. We are glad to have the opportunity of publishing the following letter from Mr. 'Wm. Thomson, of Orillia, one of Canada's best known lumbermen, which tells what he has seen himself. It reads : ORILLIA, Ont., November 2, 1003. W. J. Gear, Esq., Chuirinae Executive Committee National Sanitarium Association, Toronto, Ont. My Dear Mr. Gnge,— I have 11111011 pleasure in enclosing herewith cheque for Ono Hundred Dollars ($100.00) from the Tndhope Carriage Company of Orillia, a donation to tho Free Hospital for Consumptives at Gravenhurst. Please acknowledge this to the Tudhopo Carriage Company in the usual way. I have written to a number of my friends, to try and get them interested in this good work. I hope to bo able to send you further donations. I have written my friends a personal letter, something similar to the following "Last week I paid iV visit'to the Free hospital for Consump• tives at Gravenhurst. I met. some of the management there, and promised to try and interest( wane of my friends in this work. "I "night say there were, 49 patients there last week, all poor people, most of them without a &li:n' in the world, and suffering from the dreadful disease, Crin.mnption. There are many sad thought Stories and L know I peva the z ht. ,,. great deal lxn 1work) i a laid lttloef 1 ). that i n ever visit. there. do 'a the i s t o e e smeo myt] u. f believe 1b 1. worthy of nssistaulce, and we who have ht• Lith and the, nlioes.saries of life should encourage this work along. "I understand the expenses lately hovel been double the income, and unless the management meet with more e)tneurage- ment, I ate afraid the work will have to pie ~tailed. I knew you have many calls, but I do wish you would giro this platter a thought, and, if possible, assist. I have written to tato or threeconfidentially, and hope to be able to collect some morn for this work. Should you not feel like contributing a donation, remem- ber this request, and your reply is just between you and ale, and strictly confidential, " I might mention, to show that I have confldenee in the work, I have already given a donation of $t00.00 and two row bouts to the Free Hospital this year, atld intent", to give another $100.00 before the end of the year." Sincerely yours, Sir Wm. R. Meredith, Kt., or Mr. W. jr. Gage, Toronto, will receive and acknowledge any contributions made.