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The Signal, 1933-12-14, Page 2$— Thursday, December 11th. 1A% lE�4C�lCSECE;QRE�'�E1' The Gift Incomparable! tiMitellientelielltlEITNEWCIVIETAIMMTite THE SIGNAL There is something about Jewelry and the Gifts sold in a Jewelry store that has appealed to the vanity of humanity throughout the years. Such a Gift from our store is sure to be appreciated. A FEW SUGGESTIONS OF OUR MANY GIFTS -- Diamond Rings, Wrist and Pocket Watches ill the newest styles. China, Cups and Saucers and Fnacy Pieces. Royal Crown Derby China in the 2461 blue and gold and Mikado in bine <. patterns. CHRISTMAS CARDS ROLLS RAZORS LEATHER GOODS TOILET SETS and a holt of other Gifts that will be heartily welcomed. STORE O?EN EVENINGS - -- ---- E. C. ROBERTSON DIAMOND MERCHANT AND JEWELLER PHON 136 .�sGOOD�ERRIICH litelleefte/MOVVVVISMCWIE SnICIDE IN STEPHEN Charles Stephen. near Daihwesd, Takes Own Life with Revolver Dashwood, Dec. 10.—A short time hetore tie was to sit down to a birth- day dinner in honor of his eon -in-law, the iltelens hotly of Oharles Stephen, sixty -eight-year-old farmer living two and a -halt miles south of this village, was found In his workshop on hta farm. Beattie the body was ■ .32- eallbre revolver, one shot from whieh the victim had fl Earlier this mot7lag Mr. epi rose' had been ending to a Rick animal .vsakbw tt DM( ttuflc • started by members of the family. When he first could not be located It was thought that . ha_ _ wa. at ■ neighbor's. The birthday party had been arranged In honor of J. Heck- man, who lives with his wife at the 'Stephen home In Stephen township. Coroner Dr. J. P. O'Dwyer, of Zar- bit, was celled and decided that no inquest would be held. The body was also viewed by Dr. It. H. Taylor, of Dashwood. and Provincial Constable McCoy._ of Goderieh. ___ _ Surviving Mr. Stephen are his wt- dow, Ave sons, ('harles, of Ellmrille;` Arnold. in the United States; Rhiae- c Walton bide ry Morris°rd ita1STMAS morn - Ing broke bright and clear, send- ing Lays of glis- tening sunshine over a thick Dtan- ket of new -fallen mow with its ever wonderful message of Joy and love. Nowhere in all the world, perhaps, was there a keener appreciation of Christmas cheer than In the heart of winsome Ina Walton, the affectionate and resourceful younger sister of Edith, Just now re- covering from a long and desperate Inness. - Seventeen -year-old Ina, the only Urine relative of the sick girl, had gone down into the valley of death with her, suffering in mind and spirit as severely almost as did Edith, phys- teeny. But now, Edith was eo great- ly Improved as to be able to sit up In bed for her breakfast. Near her stood a small table on which was a vase of red -and -white roses, and dishes of very tempting food. She took up the saucer containing a half - orange and looked in bewilderment at the well -buttered toaat, eggs and coffee. "I don't understand," she announced. "I simply can't see how you manage to do all this. Ina," with a signifi- cant gesture toward the table. The sister smiled sweetly. "Don't you know it is Christmas?" she nalvs ly asked by way of reply. "Ob, yes, of coarse. I know It is "Yes- Were in a Critical State," lea Went Os. h rd, of °heal • Witham Pt Woof- Chrletmasi Ina, dear, but th&season of Detroit: also one does not pat anything Into our pock - daughter, Mrs. J. Heckman. eta, you know. We can't afford it." It is believed that ill -health wasl, of I'm rite am" we eau Ire, Edith did not seem Fattened. Her I Rashly, nor ofttlmee, truly. doth man expreaslon of perplexity called for pas_Jrdgmentoa_Ma_brethat` ;.- further_ explanation _ and --Ina con- reT/NEVVIVELTINEIZettitlEIVCIMITKVtelrettteMIZIC v i 'tie 'sol 'vC s-1 "fh si 4I g et ii ad iii vitartaztartartivortuturit i Chocolates We have a large assortment of Chocolates 2 in Fancy Boxes and Bulk. Ranging from 25c up, to suit all our patrons. We also have a 2 good assortment of Novelties and Candy Canes. All prices. Candy Specials - . ' GODERI6H, ONT. tinned: "I've bees a daring cae*turs while you were ill. I'm quite sure you'll not appoint", even though 1 did it for your sake; but It really doesn't Christmas Greens matter, uow that you are gettiug well. flE custom of hanging Nothttlg matters bit just that. Oh, Edith! You are my preelous Christ- evergreens In the houst alas gift." during the Yuletide orig. "You've been so good to me, dear," quickly responded Edith, ignoring her sister's claim of daring, "but you have sot enitir/ed etulualt How du you • ••i a te meals?" --- "By my boldness.," Ina towed her head coquettishly and strode defiant Ip serosa the room as 1f to eharaetet- Ise her words. Then she pauscai and leaned on the footboard of the bed, smiling teasingly. "I know you would think It very dreadful. It is true, nevertheless. 1 hard to do it" "Nonsense, Ina. You couldn't be bold, even if you tried •-Ton" don't know hew." . "I was though, very bold. I Mtear. Listen. When I went to pay the gar hill last week, I just told the clerk at Ute window all about it—your ulnen., my giving up my position to be with you. our lack of lands and our very great need, and just as good as asked him for help." "Ina!" Edith pvaused with the spoon half -way to her month. "Yes, I did Just that before I real- ized what I was saying. I was des- perate that day. 1 . was quite. ready to ask aid of anpme to save your life, and the clerk at the gas once 1 was the one I happened to strike at the psychological moment- Fdith uttered it little moan of vex- ation as she dropped the spoon Into the saucer. "You were In n critical state," ina went on, "and something had to be done at once. The new druggist who recently -bought out our old friend, does no credit Misinesa. He refused to let me bare medicine without the money; you bad to have medicine." "But, Ina, think of a Walton beg- You were too sick to notice, and I, ging! Wtat_ you did was actual beg- too anxious to refuse whatever might ging," and the proud girl's face rests- be of bottom 40 you. 1 simply tered her humiliation. used my common. sense. instead of "But the Sewers?" Edith gneetfoned. clinging to that old family pride that "Why the (ewers? You surely do a spent itself long ago, mot For reply a d ar nfe�ttbin." This basket is from him also. See?" For reply Ina walked around to the handing her the card on which were table on which the tall vase stood and Inally had a purpose beyond that of decoration. In olden (lays each kind of evergreen Wes eniteeod to ,onto t po.^',a! bltecluga on those who passed beneath its bough. To pass under holly Insured good fortune throughoutthe year, bay meant victory, while laurel was supposed to im- part a spirit of beauty and poetry.—Missouri Farmer. RNETTNEVtirritenteUtIEV until now. But listn to me, Edith, in ail seriousness. I must [nuke you understand. When I lett you that day to pay the gas hill, bromine to have felted would have meant no heat, with the thermoateter standing at aero, and you with lweumouLa, 1 was nearly crazy. I rlurned as soon as poadble and found you unconscious. The new woman across the hall had already called the doctor. He maid you could not live unless there was a change for the better by midnight. and 1 am quite ,sure he did not expert that Mange. - "Next morning, Mr. ('lark, theclerk of whom you say I begged, came to .see If there was anything be could do for us. "Poor little sister," from Edith. leak coutinued. "He took in the situation at once and tient his own physician. Doctor Danks. It Is to I)r. Danks that we owe your life. Then Mr. Clark sent everything that was needed for your comfort and, mite, too. Nu doubt, the doctor made out the list for trim. Nothing helpful was omitted. buried her face In the roses. "But i inwcrlbed holiday greetings; and his they are so lovely." she saki. "and'I full name. "And, oh. Edith, he—Is— a--dear:" Ina clamped her hands over her heart to add emphasis to her enthualu®. Edith listened . in amazement while she rambled on: "I am elute Toni will like him, dear. really were [err expensive" lou Just inn*. for my sake. bceaute--- Edith was growing extremely an- A merry twinkle lit the Holed- "lou a•rttaragtnt little imp! happy girl's face as she htedt, ted, "but How much?" t'U not tell you now—i'll let you Ina made a 'rimers at bee and gam' drawled, "Oh—about three dollars." "There dollars!" echoed F.d1th with Poor and content Is rich, and rico a troves "Why. we didn't Aare m0/! .enough.—Shakespeare. than three time three dollars the last -- time I saw you (mint the money." Meat are Illre wine; age sours the "No," blandly aequleseed ina. bad and Improves the good.—Cicero. Edith looked really troubled. "ins, you are too provoking for anyutintg ('ondkiun, circumataneesb not the this morning. i never knew you _tothing believe with. so foolishly." i1ms fa the gamQ Bf e[ fII "Foolistle a m 11".„ crooned ina, div- ing for bni.etaiawied Miring her on both cheeks: to foolish for lov- ing yon? @appose i bad held on to my Walton ,pride and refused all help. Mend ari not r -war > "' have -" -..Ina . iriltf`R' ping both hands over her mouth white her neck end fere went scarlet "What?" Edith waited, but. her sis- ter only burst into a confused laugh. Then. "Sh-sh-sh—" she whispered laying a Anger on her lite. "Some one is at Vie door?' Tripping armee "So do I,rdearie. int you should be more prudent with our sant mean. Indtheytest mock?" "Much?" Ina hesitated: "Yea, they king. AUBURN AUBURN, Dec. 13.—Mrs. M. Berry of Stnathroy, who attended the funer- al of the late Mr. (l. L Sturdy on Friday last, returns home on Thurs- day of this week. The community Christmas tree will be held In Auburn uu Thursday, De- (ember 21st, Instead of Friday as an- nxounaat last week. The two schools are imam on -an 'ruiritwluturut as Wednesday evening .of next work in the Foresters' Hall. Mrs. C. Lovett of Clinton is the guest of her slater, Mrs. 0. L Sturdy, for a tew weeks. Miss C. McManus of Ooderich Is as- sisting in the care of Mrs. Brownlee at prseut. Baptist Ladies' Ald.—The )monthly meellug of the LadIce Aid of Auburn Baptist church was held at the home of Mrs. John McKnight. A lovely -hymn was sung to open the meeting, "Y) I.ove that will not let me go." The Lout's l'rayer was repeated In unlson and the Scripture reading was the 91st 1 Partin, followed by several memberi offering prayer. Another choice hymn, "Sweet dour of l'rayer," was sung. A $20 donation was voted on and pre- sented to the church treasurer. The bele was sent to Rev. W. Rulthby at St. Thomas, the Aid paying expenses. Mrs. Robertson offered her home for the January meeting. The business r, an intereating,WPRr(41o.wei en. Including readings; it rose by Helen Ferguson. "lure Lifted Me," aft join- ing in the (Morn*; an Instrumental by Miss Howson, and a brief enol to -the - point talk by Miss Small on "Christ- tuas" and Its real meaning, "Christ's Birthday." The lovely` hymn "The ('Ity Foursquare" was sung In closing the program. Mrs. Roberteou dis- missel the meeting with prayer and all then enjoyed a iochsl hour over the dainty ten -cent tea provided by the hostess. The Late Emerge L Sturdy. -'rhe peasing of George iuftus Sturdy on Wednesday, December (4th, remoeed Auburn's okieat native -bora resident and the last of ■ family of five who for three-quarters of a century were part and panel of the community. The dere/teed, sun of the late John Sturdy and Jane Meriden: was born seventy- foqr years ago In one of Aulxtrn's first log Ismael.. When lw was Ave years M age the family moved halt e mile east to lot 29, Ernst Wawanosh, where the father erected a Mem house which still forms part of the homestead residence. A few Tater later the family returned to spend Ave years in Auburn during the father's lenient* in the West. George attended the old log school In Auburn until It was closed and was among tate Ant pupils to attend the new frame ,x-hooh one mile east of the village. As a young man he took a keen Interest la bush work, and each tiering he hetppd run logs down the Maitland River from points north of here. He was one of a party- from here that helped take out ties for the eonstruMbn of -Din" C.N.R. through Manitoba. He "Wei also greatly interested in ',ports. Although a sufferer from heart trouble !for some years he was otherwise in pod health until he ehRered a severe stroke a few weeks ago. Ills puede( L the third In the same family In even months, his brother Hugh, Bea- ry having diad early in May ad hub slater Annie on November 19th. Thee were predeceased by one brother, Wil- liam, and a sister, Mary (Mrs. James Laidlaw). Mr. Sturdy was a member of the ee,a tun of Knox United obureh, and her forty years previous to unloa was secretary -treasurer of the Netho- -,tist •Bandar areas/. He zeas z y:.a. her of the 1.O.0.F. and one of the trustees of Ball's cemetery. la poli- tica he was a Conservative. Ile le survived by his wife, formerly Miss Edith Ball, and one son, Harry. me funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. W. J. Mortimore, the interment being in Ball's cemetery. The pall- bearers were Win. Anderson, Geo. Howatt, O. E. Bereft, John Wilson. E. Phillips and H. Mogrtdge. Of all people children are the mast--- IwaglnaUve.—Manulay. THE CHRISTMAS MINCE PTI: The inevitabtIity of bot mince pie on the Christmas board explains why It 1s well for the national digesttos that there is only one Christmas din- i' ner a year. HARD TO ANSWER Boy—"Mamma!" Tired Mother—"We11Y' ....Bos 'When Santa Claus Tittle boy, who tilled his stocking}— The Country Home. FROM THE GOLD COAST Interesting Address by Adjutant Peed Bowers of the Salved= Ana A special missionary meeting under the ■usplces of the Salvation Arum was held in the schoolroom of Vic- toria iatoria church at the close of the re- gular preaching service last Sunday evening. Adjutuot Fred Bowers, who has labored for five years in Nigeria and the (sold ('oast of Wert Africa, gave an excellent address. Adjutant and Mrs. (towers were a1 uoe time Wa- lloped in Guderlch. Rev. F. W. Crust welcomed the visitor., atter whkit devotional exer- cise, were conducted by the officers of the local corps. Adjutant Bowers' was lolnslu(ad to a large audieoc•e and In a most interesting manner spoke of his trip to Africa by the steamship Reagens, and then pro - lie ceeded with a practical address on . hit experiences at rhe Gold Coast He --77.7", . referred to the great work accompliahed in the Ralratlon Army industrial seh(xo1 for boys, where he acted as principal. tie bad a spiendld collec- tion ollecttion of curios from Africa, and in de- tail explained the customs, style of dress and conditions in the country in which Ire' labored. Mrs. Bowen contracted the dreaded disease, black fever, and passed away as they were arranging to return to Canada on fur- lough. The addrear was very much appre- ciated. Adjutant Bowers expects to Eire addresses 1n several places .1a this county la aid of the work of the salvation Army. • Tule Christmas Specials Christmas Mixed Chocolates at....29c ib. Our Regular 40c line at 34c lb. Our Regular 50c line at- -- 45c lb. - PLEASE NOTE—All our Candies are made in our own Candy .1 itehen froth-fluee purest. ingredients. HARD CANDIES Christmas Mixture .. :. , .....19c Ib. Peanut Brittle u 19c lb. Peanut Toffee - 19c Ib. Sugared Peanuts `- t e 19c lb, Cocoanut Battle. Molasses Kisses._ CARAMELS Tiiotrom a .tlessenger Boy a Large, Well-F71ted Itasket. the room, Ina opened with an expect- ant air end took from a messenger hey I a large well -tilled baaket, which she carried alta igh t to the ltd and net down by Edith. "There," she maid, "It is ell .for ,you..". ,.190 lb. tfljh Ib• ~ "Oh, dear' exelalmed the wonder - ins girl, slacking her bend. "You •-"—'-"""Di I puzzle me se,rely. Flowers again!" gg"It is notq,ll flowers, I'm sure," an- ' Awned radlant its with a provoking 1 little toss of her head. "Let me we." } With this -44w- tinted the cvovering of carnations, laid them lovingly in i Edith's !hp, nil delved Itao the has- keit'a remalnine contents. "Look! (fere le a ymang chicken, it pound of butter, rolls. ,'g a, a bottle of milk, and more oranges. Oh, Edith, It is all so lonely!" "But where tlo all theme lose'y Cream Caramels ... ::"" t .." :... 34c Lady Caramels. , . . • ...„„;1.1111.1.1,.. 30c Caramel Log ..30c BON BONS, assorted. 35c Mixed Nuts r $,�; ...59c Salter] Peanuts 19c WHO GETS THE CANDY CANE? Guess the weight of the Lig candy cane in ()lir window. tine ;.guess with every pnrehnse of :ie or over. Contest closes 7 p.m., December 23 THREE J'RIZES GIVEN lb. Ib. lb. Ib. Ib. lb. The Rare, the Beautiful and the Practical Gifts —Venus -Candy s* THE SQUARE, GODERICH PHONE 170 --MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS-- nIE:iEaieEEirEElrE+EE'EE 9541115 .431 things come from! We haven't so intere1HN * friend flat I can recall Edith was ¢nth pNssed and cartons. "Now, thy'. where Yon Rio mlw- taken,' corrected Ina, shaking a wise Anger In her dater', face. "We have got it friend who la just that intenra- ed—ooe whom y(m have not met sod who has done even more than all thin. Thin new friend Moa procured me s pxatHMt and 1 shall p to work next week it you am well enmtgh for me to Mare you.” Edith snrreyed her dater critically. "Who M it, prayr iia rippled leather merry laugh, then tried to look eery aerials as she Maned heavily on the footboard of the bed teal answered del !bent teiy, The two stared d' *sett other for moment In diem*, tisremise sell - Ing rrfgolshly at the elder's ditatfi d disapproval. "1 ktsew you would think me dreadful." esa/A lata lastly, 'that to why i have kept 1t his you Shop at the- HydroStore, for Irons, Toasters, Vacuum Cleaners, Grills, Pergolatora,_ Curling..-. Ironer_ Stoves, - Warming Pads. oaa."-_ This is your store. Come in' and 'nee the gnnrIn • t •� e • r t • e Hydro 14 Lamps rhe? in all colors and styles wit wl ' AN ELRCTIIC MULL MARES A PRACTICAL. aiFT , - *tuia48a..' "•7 • • e