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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-08-20, Page 3ROWCNA AIDff „. ™ RU mBI ' by rue author / ____________________________—."" =■ Ruff, THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE TrnwoAK, mot m EIGHTH INSTALMENT Raekruff Motors hire Rowena to ac­ company Peter on a nation-wide tour in their roadster as an ad­ vertising stunt. At the last min­ ute Little Bobby is engaged to • act as ’chaperon, . A few miles out Bobby becomes ’• tearful at being, parted from her sweetheart and Rowena insists . on taking her place in the rumble t so that she can ride with Petermnd have him to talik to about Carter, Rowena gets Peter to consent to * divide the expense money each ’■ week when it arrives, and aston- ; Ashes Peter by eating too econ­ omically. The three tourists reach Denver after passing through Buffalo, Chicago and St. Louis. Peter and Rowena have many tiffs on the way while Carter keeps wiring Bobby to return * to' New York, The morning after they reach Denver, Peter and Rowena dis­ cover Bobby has deserted them and returned to New York by train. They are faced with the impossible condition of continuing their trip without a chaperon. Rowena suggests to Peter that they make a "companionate mar­ riage.” They are married and go “ to Cheyenne, their actions, when i they ask for rooms on separate 1 floors, arouse the suspicions of the "hotel clerk. They finally succeed in getting rooms, but not without ’ exciting the laughter of the hotel loungers. They resume the trip the next .day and are overwhelmed by a cloudburst in an arroyo and are thrown out of the car. A- party . of tourist campers gives them dry clothes and food. Spokane is finally reached and the hotel clerk smiles when they register. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY .He retired to an inner office and came back immediately with the manager of the house. The manager beamed upon them. He held out his hand, held out both hands, and his smile set his rosy face aglow. Ro­ wena and Peter had their own opin­ ions of hotel managers and accepted liis friendly overtures with watchful coldness; - "Meeker’s my name,” said the manager genially. "And I’m proud to meet you.” They all shook hands, and Rowena nudged Peter to be very careful ancl not commit himself. “Come right along with me,’ said Mr Meeker. “We had a' wire from -the company not two hours ago say­ ing you would be in today without fail. But I must say it is a relief to have you right here on tlie spot.” They all got into the elevator. The boy at the control smiled at them— ■a friendly smile. They got out on the fourth floor. A couple of maids w-ere loitering in the corridor. Tlieir facgs lighted up with* interest, ancl attention. "Everything ready?” askecl manager anxiously. "Everything all right I hope.” "Oh, yes, sir,” said one of maids. “Yes, indeed sir” added the other But they looked at Rowena and Teter. The manager led the way down the corridor. . “Here you are folks,” lie an­ nounced in a voice of happy triumph ns he threw open the door. Lridal suite!” “Oh, look, Rowena! Isn’t nice?” said Peter fatuously. “How lovely,” said Rowena faint­ ly.Tlie bridal suite was a bower of roses. There was a heap of con- gratulory letters and telegrams piled high on the' table ancl several con­ spicuous packages, wrapped in tissue and tied With ribbons, with gift cards prominently displayed. “Congratulations, folks,” .saicl the manager, beaming rosily from one to the other. "Best wishes of Spokane, Washington.—Not bad, eh? Pretty fair;—well, the Company wired us to spare no expense and send them the bill and I guess we filled the Order. We tried to, anyhow. Cigars .•cigarettes, candy —ancl what-not. And”—-this with a truly impressive double-jointed bow which- included them both-—“a little souvenir from the hotel, at our own expense, for we are honored to have you, stop With us.” The little present, which he selec­ ted from the group on the table and Jianclecl to Rowena, who opened it ■With trembling fingers and an air of pwlish gravity, proved to be an ini- jneiise silver cocktail shaker, suit­ ably engraved. "Out here wo’re dry,” saicl Meeker/ with a sly wink. “But you New Yorkers!—Compliments of the hotel and congratulations,’’ ho added happily. 2 the the "Our that Mr oh Middle School Results The following are Xhe results of the Middle the Exeter is indicated 66-74, 2nd; The certificates i have been mailed. jeiet only is named the student has School Examinations of High School; the rank as follows: 75-100 1st; 00-6(5, 3rd; 50-50 C. of all candidates , Where the sub- shook hands, Peter . Meeker perspiring no harm in kissing said the manager, us (pret­ her lov- kissedand Mr. Meeker reso-unding relish. I’ll tell you what the pro- ’ he said cheerfully. "The He and Peter very solemn, Mr. and jovial, "Guess there’s the .bride, eh?” with a playful dig of a sharp elbow into Peter’s ribs. "Its a custom I don’t think much of as a usual thing: but brides don’t often come ty as this one.” "Rowena obligingly lifted ely lips, her with "Now, gram is,’ local Rackruff dealer is going to give a big dinner dance in our ball­ room to-night—especially in your honor—swell affair, They’ve Invited all the Rackruff dealers and sales­ men in the state, and they say a couple flew in from Oregon this morning on purpose to attend. It’s to be a formal full-dress affair, with souvenirs for the ladies and what­ not, And this afternoon at four o’clock they’re giving an open recep­ tion to the city in their public sales­ room, with afternoon tea and a band and they’ve got a car all decorated up like a wedding for you two to sit in and receive the guests. And they­ ’re going to present the bride with orange blossoms sent up by aero­ plane from California this mowing, and a cigarette lighter for you, Mr. Blande, with a picture of the Rack- rufl” roadster set on it in pearls.. I’ve seen it myself and it’s a beauty, but it wasn’t working the day it came and they had to send it back to the factory.” "How extremely kind,” said Peter "How perfectly sweet,”, said Ro­ wena. "Of course, you both being famous characters, authors and artists, all of our best people will turn out for it, and I understand most of our good clubs plan to be there ‘en masse. The Raekruff dealers are all in a sweat over it and say it’s the best break they’ve had since the war when the Army used.a lot of their machines in France. They’re coining! for you at three-thirty.—Look. This little floral offering here x came from them. Pretty nice, eh? We’re going to bor­ row it tonight if you don’t mind, to put down behind the orchestra in the ballroom. Pretty nifty!” The little floral offering was an immense ring of yellow roses, with the words "Peter and Rowena” spelled out on the inner side in scar­ let roses. "How soberly. "How "And marvelous,” said Rowena unusual!” added Peter, now I’m going to leave folks to rest and clean up for big’ doings,” said Mr. Meeker, there’© anything you want, you ; at its com- expensive- will we do secured a credit. Beaver,Edna-—An.Hist.3rd; Geom.; Fr , Auth.Fr.Comp. Christie,Earl--Alg.2nd..,.Ch.em 2nd. Clarke,Laura—-Geom. 3rd;Phy. ent from Messrs. Rack and and doubtless charged against divi­ dends was a complete service of solid silver for the well-laid table, Rowena was a little awed pleteness and its obvious ness. "Gosh, Peter, whatever with it?” "Give it back,” he said stiffly. "Can’t. It isn’t good form. Even in a divorce it’s bad manners to re­ turn your wedding presents.—I tell you! We’ll divide it. After all, real silver always comes in handy and we can make good use of it, We de­ serve some compensation for all the agony we’ve gone through, though as far as I’m concerned this hour has compensated for everything a hundred times over.” "You can have the silver,” said Peter. "I don’t want it?’ But Rowena would not under circumstances accept more than propei* half. -She immediately about dividing it, piece by piece, for her and one for Peter. "I suppose we could sell it for silver,” he said. ."Oh, you’ll put to good use some day,” said Rowena. "When you are rich and famous and have a studio apartment of your own—frst thing you know you’ll be giving those fast supper parties that artists are noted for—'One for you, and one for me— ____M "Why not keep it together in the box until the trip is over?” he asked "We won’t pers on the "You can "I’d rather any her set one old if it can and was 4 2nd; Chem, 2nd, Coates, Jean— Chern,, 2nd Cochrane, Phy. 3rd, Complin, Lit. 3rd; Can. Hist. 2nd; Alg, Phy., Fr. Comp. Cooper, John—Can, Hist. Creech, Joseph—Alg, 1st; Phy 1st Creech, Ray—Can Hist; Alg. 2; Geom., 2nd; Chem., 1st. Dearing, Marshall—‘Can, Hist.; An. Hist; Alg., 1st; Geom; Chem, 3. Dinney, Rowe—Comp; Can. Hist., 2nd; Alg, 2nd; Phy.; Lat, Auth; Lat C-omp, 2nd; Fr. Comp 2nd, Eilber, Bernice—Lit.; An. Hist. 3rd; Phy.; Fr. Auth.; Fr, Comp. Elliott, Elizabeth—Comp. Etherington, Alma—Can. Hist. Finkbeiner, Helen—Can. Hist., 3rd; Alg., 3rd; Chem. Fraser, Allen—Algebra. Godbolt, Gerald—Geom.; Greb, Gordon—An. Hist, 1st; Phy., 2nd; Fr. 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Anne Prtiler Benoit, prize winner in several women’s Mara­ thons and one of the stars ’’ready to go” on Friday. WOMEN S CHAMPIONSHIP MARATHON SWIM Starts at Noon on Opening Day I The start, .the five-hour ten-mile struggle, the finishing sprint— most dramatic thriller in Women’s sport enacted right before the eyes of Exhibition visitors. be giving any fast sup­ trip at any rate.” have the box,” she said divide it if you don’t mind. Then each of us will be re­ sponsible for liiS own share and is lost or stolen neither of us blame the other,—One for you one for me.” As a matter of fact Rowena already planing to pawn her share of it right there had no more than fat letter from glance sufficed to needed money. f enough for her share of the silver to take care of the distant demands and buy yourself a new suit as well. She -was really ‘getting shabby. Daily motoring was hard on old clothes. And now she yeaipiecl for the flatter-, ing silver fox packed away in moth­ balls away back on Third Avenue! “This really puts us in a frightful jam,” said Peter. "I suppose we can bluff through the reception and ball all right—we’ve had plenty of ex­ perience. But I don’t see how we can dodge the bridal suite. And won’t it jeopardize the annulment Of course, I can lo'ck myself into tlie sitting-room—-but would anybody believe it?” "Nobody in the world,” said Row­ ena cheerfully. "Well, after the ball is over, you’ll have to go out alone for a little walk and get lost. Then you go to some other hotel and reg­ ister—don’t forget to have witnesses —and stay there all night. You can meet me here again tomorrow morn- ing'x and be sure to get a receipt for your room.—Oh, Peter, don’t you just adore those kissing Cupids? Have a kiss— mean a candy.” "I think I’ rather have the kiss,” said Peter boldly. "After all, groom should be allowed to rush where a hotel manager dared tread.” “I’m very particular,” said Row­ ena firmly. • "And I’m developing a vast partiality for hotel managers.” His mind relieved as ena was going to take some of humour in the they made great sport i dicament. They laughed flowery telegraphic congratulations and dispatched flippant answers col­ lect. They called the Rackruff sales­ rooms by long distance telephone to thank them for the lovely thought and Mr. Rack was so pleased that he had the charges for the call re­ versed. They tossed a coin for the ’ won, -^•'considerably to Rowena’s regret, for i she was sure she could have raised I enough on it to make sure of the "Ns f new suit w^ic11 she needed forJNat" ’ reception that afternoon. I Continued next week in Spokane. She glanced inside the Buddy, but that ) tell her that she She hoped to get you the "if just ssk for it. If we haven’t got it, we’ll get it. And it won’t cost you a cent, Well, guess I’ll just kiss the and be on my way.” "You did kiss tlie bride,” reminded him. “Well, I’m partial to brides give good measure. It’s a rule house,” lie saicl jovially. And once more Rowena tilted her owlislily solemn face to be kissed. When he had gone, and the door was closed and locked behind him Peter looked at looked at Peter, emu stupefaction laden room.- "Of all the damn impositions—” he began. But to his surprise, a sudden rip­ ple of smiles drove tlie owlish gravity from Rowena’s face. Laughter gur­ gled in her throat and burst from her lips in delighted peals. "Peter, Peter!” she cried. Isn’t it' priceless? Isn’t it perfect? Darling,' though I die tomorrow, I can say I had my moment!—Peter, look at tlie wedding-ring in yellow roses!—‘Pe­ ter and Rowena.’—'Look at the little Cupids kissing on the. candy box!—( Oh, here are sarcastic telegrams from all my ex-boy friends.—And Buddy, too,” she added uneasily: “I . T1 . , f -r , t t ... \ . > cocktail shaker which Petersuppose I should have, warned him. I nnneHrlo,.nill1„ How do you suppose out?” "Oh, I suppose those in the papers,” growejl bride Peter and I of the Phy 1st; 3rd. Hist.; First Concert, Friday, 2.30 p.m., St. Hilda’s Band, each member a bronze, silver and gold medallist. _____ Attractions and exhibits more appealing than in any previous year. DOWNTOWN OFFICIAL FREE INFOR­ MATION BUREAU. List of approved private homes available to out-of-town Exhibition Visitors: 5 Front St. E., Telephone Waverley 4453. Netv YorkLeah Riley, City, ready to match her skill against the field as demonstrated in the last" two Exhibition Marathon swims. J Rowena. Rowena Beth gazed in sol- around the flower- they idiots Peter, urally they would try to sell cars at the expense of our feelings. We might have known they’d commer­ cialize us to the last ditch.” "Oh, Peter, isn’t it the corkingest day of your life? When Mr. Meeker, God rest his soul, stood there point­ ing things out, I kept telling myself you dare die of see this thing 'Don’t die, don’t eicstacy until you through.* ” "You’re moodily, Wild.” "Wild? with sheer Is just an make me present from groat big one,- —break it—I Peter broke an odd ‘I thought you would be sort,” said Peter Certainly not! Except delight.—.Why, Peter this accident. Accidents never mad—-Oh, look, here’s a Rack and. Ruff-—a -Cut the string, Peter can’t wait!” the string. The pres- a in­ to to how Row- it, Peter situation of their over saw and pre- the the STOLE LIQUOR AT BLYTH Charged with breaking and entor- : ing the C. N. R. station at Blyth | and with stealing' two bottles of Hauer from the express office, two ! young men, Joseph Haggett and Al­ bert Bowen, residents of Blyth, ap­ peared before Magistrate Reid at Goderich, The offence was commit­ ted in June and railway detectives worked on the case for several weeks before making arrests. One ■of accused admitted stealing the lia- uor while the other stood guard out­ side, The were then men wore a wook. contents of both bottles consumed. The young remanded in custody for Florence—Comp. Ivan—Alg. 1st; Fr. Auth. Lydia — Comp.; Alg.; Ruby—An.- Hist 1st; 1st. ' - Kathleen—An...Hist, ,2nd; Phy., 1st. Margaret—Lit.; Can. Hist Mail reservations at once for ” ORIENTIA ”, glamourous spectacle of the mystic East—nightly grandstand pageant; also for the four concerts by Internationally famous EXHIBITION 2,000-V01CE CHORUS in the Coliseum. GRANDSTAND PAGEANT “ ORIENTIA”—Opening performance Monday, Aug. 31. Reserved seats $1.00, Box seats $1.50 each, (5 or 6 chairs in each box.) EXHIBITION 2,OOO-VOICE CHORUS— Opening night Sat. Aug. 29; Theirs., Sept. 3; 'Tues., Sept. 8 and Sat., Sept, 12. Ground floor reserved, 75 c. Box chairs, $1.00. H. W. WATERS, General Manager. SAM HARRIS, President. The Times-Advocate A rink of Mitchell bowlers com­ posed of T. S. Ford, A. C. 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