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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-07, Page 6ISMS DEFINED of WHITECHURCH un- BEST HOTEL LOCATION Hy :'g . R/’ ■f- it that out in time going to marry question she put I BELGRAVE * and met after out of Anne's world, want to marry Garry she has known all her to live with her com- “Daddy, I’m going to be married!” Tine Rowr battleship Kirov was the Russian fleet was moving in on j Other , reports indicated the battleship, this week and no meeting will bo held reported from Stockholm to havebcen Finland. The Stockholm report said was still aita, but confirmed that tally, The executive was made a Mbk by the FJtmt of Hangoe, where , 500 men went down with the ship, I she had been engaged in action. PAGE SIX WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES SYNOPSIS Anne Ordway, nineteen, is afraid of marriage, of love. Her parents, Fran­ cis and Elinor, are divorced and the bottom drops She does not Brook's, whom life. She goes panion, Vicky, in her farm home. Charles Patterson, whose wife, Mar­ got has brought sensational charges •against him, in a divorce suit, is in love with her. Anne has just decided that perhaps she will marry Charles When Garry, just returned from Eur­ ope, comes to see her, He is jealous of Charles. "Is he making love to * you?” Garry demands. * * * * * He said again, roughly, "He shan’t have you. No man shall have you but me.” He caught her to him and kiss­ ed her. Anne, tearing herself from Garry’s arms, turned and saw Charles, He was looking past her to Garry. "Will you tell me,” he said in an even tone, ■"why you did a thing like that?” Garry faced him defiantly, "Because she told me things were over between us. But they’re not. She’s mine. I’ll prove it some day.” "She is not yours. Did you tell hint Anne, that you are to be my wife?” Anne’s world went whirling. The wide sky and the wide ocean seemed to sway and rise as if to engulf her . before she found her voice to say, "I —I am going to marry him, Garry.” "You mean you—love him?” "Yes.” Garry lost control of himself com­ pletely. "Well, if you want him, you can have him. But I’ll tell you this— Tve got something to give you that he has’nt. I’ve got a first love and a name that hasn’t been dragged through the courts.” Charles took a step toward him. “In the old days I would h’ave demanded satisfaction of you for that, or have been called a coward. But today we are more civilized. We know that the coward is one who twists the truth to further his own ends.” "You mean I am lying?” "I mean that I can offer more than ■you can offer, and you know it.” Garry’s fists were clenched, but this was not the moment to fight. He said to Anne, "You’ll be sorry. And you won’t be happy.” “You .can’t know that, Garry.” “I know you better than you know yourself. Patterson has another wife, and even if the courts have set him free she’ll always be a ghost rising up between you.” Anne said, "Please go, Garry.” He went, driving furiously. When they were alone Charles said "He told me the truth, Anne. I had mo right to come to you.” "You had every right. Don’t let Garry spoil our day, darling.” His face was lighted. "You can call , me that?” "Why not, if I’m going to marry you ?” “I had to say that to stop Garry. But it wasn’t the way I had planned j -to propose to you.” "How had you planned?” "I was going to wait until every­ one was gone and we were alone with the sea and the sky.” "We are alone now. Vicky has RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP REPORTED SUNK WITH 509 MEN gone off with the children caught her breath. “Tell me now. Tell me!” He had her in his arms. "You know all without my telling," “But I want to hear you say it,” He said it again and again until the afternoon waned and the sun went down and the flame of the afterglow was gold and .red. “Tomorrow’s pro­ mise,” Charles whispered, “for clear skies and quiet seas. Shall we call it an omen, dear heart, for our future?” Tomorrow’s promise? Clear skies? Or storms? Anne clung to her lover. Whichever came, she was his—forev­ er. . Garry, meeting Margot at a dinner party in Washington on her return from London, said, “Your ex-husband js to marry Anne Ordway.” “Marry her?” “Yes.” ''’‘How do you know?” “I heard it from her own lips, and I saw him with her. He’s quite mad about her.sat down on a rustic "And you mean to let him have her?” "I can’t snatch her from the altar, can I? It isn’t done in these days.” Margot laughed and shrugged her shoulders. “Let’s dance,” she said. The room in which they danced was panelled with long mirrors, and Mar­ got could see herself in Garry’s arms, his dark head only a few inches above her own. Once upon a time Charles’ blond head had towered high above her, and she had gloried in his strength and good looks. She wond­ ered why she had ever let him go out of her life. No other man could match him. She had found to escape Bart. And now he was Anne Ordway! “When?” was the to Garry. “No one seems to know. Soon, I fancy.” "Where is she now?” “On the Eastern Shore, with Vicky.” When supper was served, Margot sat at a little table with Garry, think­ ing. She was going to fight Anne Ordway for the possession of her lov­ er. It would be a fight to the finish and she would win. The next morning she drove her roadster to Annapolis and took the ferry across the bay. It was raining a little as she followed the road to the Hewitt farm, and the wind blew cool, But Margot eared nothing for wind and weather, As she went along she rehearsed what she was to say to Anne, If she lied a little, what harm? S^ie found Anne away. The colored maid who answered the door said they were expecting her at any mo­ ment. She had gone to Baltimore ear­ ly that morning, The rest of the fam­ ily was also away. A reunion on somebody's birthday. Margot was glad that fate was playing into her hands. She would wait for Anne and see her alone. She sat on the porch and the maid brought her lemonade and crisp cookies. The shadows lengthened and still Anne did not come. She had gone to Baltimore because of a letter from her mother. It had arrived on the preceding day, and when she had read it she had gone at once to Vicky. "It’s about herself and David.” Vicky, in the garden cutting roses for the table, bench and motioned Anne to sit be­ side her. “Read it to me, my darling.” Elinor had covered several pages with a sprawling script. , “My darling child: “In a few weeks I shall <be free to marry David, But David is in financ­ ial straits and it makes things diffi­ cult. Your father has a mortgage on ’his property, and David is so proud that he has resolved to sell and pay off the mortgage. “This means, my dear, that when we marry, David and I will have no roof over our heads, and that if we live on his income, we must go abroad to live decently, “I have written your father and told him that But he is hard. He says that I wanted to go with David, and so he gave me my freedom. But he will not finance us. And, indeed, I am afraid David would not let me take anything your father might offer. "But David need never know, if your father gave me an allowance, that it was not my own. And what I want you to do is to go to Francis ask him. He will do anything for you. And I am your mother, Anne. Oh, I know what you think of me, But I want to be happy and I’ll be happy with David.” When she had finished reading ’ Antie said, "I have decided to ask Daddy, Vicky. But I want you to tell me whether you think I’m right or wrong. “You must tell me first what made you decide to ask your father?’ "Because if Mother is poor, she’ll make David unhappy.” Perhaps he deserves to be unhap- I’m not sure. Somehow I feel that David is different from mother, He loves her dearly, but he wouldn’t have taken her because of his friendship for Daddy. But she made him,” Such' dreadful wisdom for one so young! Yet Anne was right. David had done' high-mindedly what Elinor had done falsely and unfairly. "But she will, go to him with a lie on her lips,” Vicky said. “No. Daddy must tell him that Mother can’t be happy without mon­ ey. I think he will do it.” Vicky said, “I wish, you could keep out of it.” “So do I, but I can’t. I shall tele­ phone Daddy and go up tomorrow morning if he can see me.” Francis could and would. He was delighted. Anne must lunch with him. He was completely at her service for the day. Anne, breakfasting early with the Hewitt family, was aware more than ever of the interdependence’ and co­ operation of its members. “If Charles and I have children,” Anne told herself, “they shall live like this.” It would be wonderful, she thought, ’to be a mother like Mrs. Hewitt. She had never thought it would be wonderful to be like Elinor. Francis, welcoming his daughter .with open arms, drove her to the country club, where he ordered a lav­ ish luncheon for her, but limited him­ self to a green salad and a glass of dry sherry. “I am trying to drop ten pounds,” he told her. Anne, who had been somewhat softened, by his welcome, hardened her heart. She was sorry he had no home, no wife, no child, but she won­ dered whether he really suffered for lack of these things or whether he weighed them in the balance with his diet, his club, his bank account, and found them wanting. Francis, as he talked to her, was aware of her hardness. It added in a way to his- regard for her. If Anne had wept in his arms she would have seemed to him something less than she was. “She is what she is by the grac-e of God,” he reflected. “She loves me, but she hates the things I’ve done. And I’m glad that she hates them.” So when Anne came to hgr plea for her mother he was ready -to listen. Anne minced no words. “I want you to talk to David.” “My dear child!” “It’s the only way to be honest.” "In the old days we would have shot each other at dawn.” “Why should you shoot him? I think he is fond of you, Daddy.” He stared at her. “How can he be, and steal my wife?” “He didn’t steal her. She went." And Francis knew that it was true. Elinor had been the moving spirit and David, gallant, and unhappy, had been unwilling to let her down. (Conti’nued Next Week) Lemon Juice Recipe Checks Rheumatic Pain Quickly If you suffer from rheumatic or neuritis pain try this simple inexpens­ ive home recipe. Get a package of RU-EX PRESCRIPTION from your druggist. Mix it with a quart of wat­ er, add the juice of 4 lemons. It’s easy. No trouble at all and pleasant. You need only 2 tablespoonfuls two times a day. Often within 48 hours— sometimes overnight — splendid re­ sults are obtained. Try this prescrip­ tion. Feci good. Be without rheumat* ic or neuritis pain again. Costs only a few cents daily. Money back if it does not help you. RU-EX PRES­ CRIPTION is for sale and recom­ mended by McKibben's Drug Store, The Rexall Store, Wingham, Ont, To Visit Westfield Society The Young People’s Society met in the school room of the Uhited Church on Wednesday last with the Christian Fellowship Committee in charge, Bruce Scott was in the chair and Freda Jordan at the piano. The Scrip­ ture lesson was read by Gordon Ne* thery and the devotions by Edith Bea- com. A human interest story from, the war news was given by, Borden JScoft and the second of a series of efficien­ cy talks by Goldie Wheeler. The topic for the evening was taken by George Martin. It was an address on the general theme of ‘'Channels of God"' and dealt especially with the work done by Young People’s Unions of Ontario for the stricken areas of the West during the last few years, The society* is to visit Westfield Society the regular meeting of the society to draft a list of officers for 1940. Some changes are in prospect but a strong executive council is assured. Institute Hear Report of London Convention * The November meeting of the Wo- men’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs, C. W, Scott with a splendid attendance, The meeting was in charge of the conveners on Home Ec­ onomics, Mrs, Cyrus. Scott and Mrs. J. C, Procter. Mrs, Norman Keating, the president, conducted the meeting, The roll call was responded to with the naming of some labor-saving de­ vice used in the kitchen, The current events were given by Mrs. Albert Coultes. A humorous reading by Mrs. W. C. Scott was much enjoyed by all, A letter thanking the Institute for re­ plenishing the First Aid kit at the school was read from the Belgrave school children. Mrs, E. Oster, dis­ trict president, was present and gave a report of the convention held in London the first of the month, .This report covered fnany phases of the work of the Institute and also had suggestions for the present situation when all should work with the object of peace in mind. The Homemakers’ Club “The Four Maple Maidens,” Mae Frisby, Eleanor Taylor, Ruth Bradburn and Anna McDowell, .gave a demonstration on table setting that was both interesting and instructive. Thez meeting was closed with the Na­ tional Anthem, after which lunch was served by Mrs. C. W. Scott, the host­ ess, , assisted by Mrs. M. Taylor and Mrs. James Michie. Mr. E. Lewis, florist, of Wingham, placed a large bouquet of flowers in Knox United Church on Sunday morning. This thoughtfulness of Mr. Lewis was much appreciated by .the members, The flowers ’ were after­ wards given to several members the congregation who are ill. Miss Flora Coulter, of Walton, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coulter. Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie and MrSt J. G. Gillespie and Agnes visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie of Goderich. Mr, Carman Farrier spent the week­ end in Toronto with his sisters, Miss­ es Winnifyed and Olive Farrier. A special meeting was held’ in the United Church-on Wednesday evening last, when Rev. Newman, of Dun­ gannon, assisted by Rev. Wilkins, of Lucknow, conducted a questionnaire on the work of the church. The choir rendered special anthems. The S. S. are holding their Christmas conger,t on Friday, Dec. 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser, of Pine River visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollocl< who returned with them and spent the week-end "there. Miss Jean Mirehouse left on Mon­ day to be with Mrs. Fred McQuillin of St. Helens. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt, (Mar- noch, Visited on Sunday at the home of their,.daughter, Mrs. John Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Mor­ ris, and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, of Lucknow, visited' on Sun­ day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mr. Richard Welwood and Mr. Rel- lison Falconer spent the week-end at Toronto; Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw has been der the doctor’s care during the past two weeks. Born—On Sunday, Dec. 3, in Wing­ ham Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross, of Turnberry, a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sim and Mr, and Mrs. Jack Flannigan, of Toronto, visited recently at the home of the ladies’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Inglis, and Miss Mickey. McNeil, R.N., re­ turned to Toronto with them. Mrs. McPhail, of Winnipeg, arriv­ ed on Saturday to visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Andrew Wilson. Mr. Wilson has been very low during the past few days. Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Webb and children, of St. Helens, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lott and lit­ tle daughter, of Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott. Business and Profession lai Directory Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Established 1840. Risks taken on all classes of insur­ ance at reasonable rates. Head Office, Guelph, Ont. COSENS & BOOTH, Agents, Wing ham. Dr. W. A. McKibbon, BtA. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Located at the Office of the Late Dr, H. W. Colborne. Office Phone 54. HARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service. Phones: Day iogW. Night 109J. DR. R. L. STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29. J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money To Loan. Office — Meyer Block, Wingham THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thorough Knowledge of Farm i Stock. Phone 231, Wingham. Dr. Robt. C. REDMOND M.R.C.S. (England) L.R.C.P, (London) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ■ J. H. CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Bands, Investments ’& Mortgages Wingham Ontario Consistent Advertising in The Advance-Times Gets Results DR. W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 19. R. S. HETHERINGTON BARRISTER and SOLICITOR Office •*- Morton Block. Telephone No. 66. J. ALVIN FOX Licensed Drugless Practitioner CHIROPRACTIC - DRUGLESS THERAPY - RADIONIC EQUIPMENT Hours by Appointment. . L Phone 191, ' Wingham ni .......... . ■ V'.........: f : ' ■ ■ '.v : ■ W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Located at the office of the lata Dr, J. P. Kennedy, iPhone 150 Wingham Frederick A. Parker OSTEOPATH Offices: Centre St, Wingham, and ' Main St., Lfstowel. Llstowel Daye: Tuetdaya and Fri­ days, Oateopathic >nd Electric Trat- aherittf. Foot Technique. Phone Whigham A< Rd &F. EdDUVAL CHIROPRACTORS CHIROPRACTIC and ELECTRO THERAPY North Street -t Wingham Telephone 300. Thursday,, December 7, 1939 • fyanaa, fo DETROIT Hotels of character and comfort with a most unusual downtown location; sight in th* heart of the buslncit ihopping and theatre district, yet with beautiful parkway ton two tides which Make* for coolnest and quietude. Parking and gar as* adjacent. Bill tfomfotfatto /Zooms fitom I I . SPECIAL SUITES FOR FAMILIES ®il7» MO MOKTHOf WES ~ OFHtlAl HOTEl madison-aenox VERNONW.McCOy MAWSON AVE, AT <^D CIRCUS PARK <3m.MpL Miss Frances Robinson, of Wing­ ham spent the week-end with Miss- Florence Bcecroft. The Women’s Institute held a suc­ cessful concert in the Hall on Friday ' evening. They will hold their month­ ly meeting on December J2th, each one to bring a gift for the roll call, and the motto “God gave us memor­ ies that we might have roses in cember” will be taken by Mrs. Morrison. De- Socialism: You have two cows; give one to your neighbour. ' Communism: You have two cows; you give two cows to the government, which government gives you part of" the milk. • Fascism: You have two cows; you. keep both cows and give the milk to the government which lets you buy part of it back. • American New Deal: You have two cows; the government shoots one cow,,, buys the milk from the other cow, and pours it down the sewer. Nazism: You have two cows; the* Government shoots you, takes the* cows and sells the milk. Capitalism: You have two cows? you sell one cow and buy a bull. Social Credit: The Government shoots the bull. Round Trip Travel Bargains From WINGHAM DEC. 15 -16 To CHICAGO $12.50 Plus Exchange DECEMBER 16 To WINDSOR | d» A 1 C DETROIT f <PT*. IO Equally low fares from all adjacent C. N. R. Stations. For Train Ser­ vice going and returning see handbills or consult Agents. T363B CANADIAN NATIONAL