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The Clinton News Record, 1935-10-03, Page 2PACE 2 The Clinton News -Record With which is Incorporated TIIE NEW ERA TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year in advance, to Cana dian. addresses, $2.00 to the U.S. of other foreign countries. No paper discontinued until all arrears are paid unless at the option of the publish • er. The date to which every sub seription is paidis denoted on the label. ADVERTISING RATES — Tran-, sient advertising 12c per count line for first insertion. 8c for each sub- sequent insertion. Heading counts 2 lines. Small advertisements not to exceed one inch, .such as 'Waited," "Lost," "Strayed," etc., inserted once for 85c, each subsequent insertion 15c. Rates for display advertising made known on application. ,Communications intended for pub- lication must, as a guarantee of good faith, he accompanied by the name of the writer. G, E. HALL, M. re.'CLARK, Proprietor. Editor. H. T. RANCE Notary Public; Conveyancer • Financial. Real Estate and Fire In- surance Agent. Representing 14 Fire Insurance Companies, Division Court Office. Clinton Frank Fingland, B.A., LL.B. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Pnb:$c Successor to W. Brydone, K.C. Sloan Block — Clinton, Ont. DR. F. A. AXON Dentist Graduate of C.GD.S., Chicago and R,C.D.S., Toronto. Crown and plate worlc a specialty. Phone 185, Clinton, Ont. 19-4-34. D. H. McINNES CHIROPRACTOR Electro Therapist, Massage Office: Huron Street. (Few Doors west of Royal Banlc) Hours—Wed. and Sat. and by appointment. FOOT CORRECTION by manipulation Sun -Ray Treatment Phone 207 A. E. COOK PIANO' AND VOICE Studio At MR. E. C. NICKLE'S King Street, Clinton. Phone 23w. THE ` CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., OCT. 3, 1935 CHEQUF.MATE 13y Alex Barber The thrilling thing happened to: er on Monday. But George made no Mary Rowe on the Saturday before mention whatever of Bank Holiday. August Bank Holiday. I When at length they parted, she was "What do you think, Joan!" she conscious of disappointment, and per- haps it was this which made her Primly refuse to let him see her to her "digs." • She was unaware that George see- ing no chance, owing to the tiff be- tween them, of, taking her to Seabor- ough, had promised to devote Monday to putting a friend's wireless set to. rights—sand it was not his way to ge back on his word. It was not until :George had gone on,' no longer humped and miserable, but striding out happily, that Mary discovered Paul Vallandyne loitering a little. way down the street. cried, paving an envelope in her fel- low -typist's startled face. 'A mir- acle! Five pounds! Now I can go to, Soaborough en Monday, after all! Its frons, my aunt, bless her. You know I've got an Aunt Phyllida who went to Australia and was supposed to have married a rich mahout there, don't you?" "Darling," replied the ,unemotion- al Miss Higgins solemnly, asshe heaved the cover off her typewriter, "everybody in Berrycombe knows it!" • Mary Rowe 'laughed. It has been rather a topic with me," she confessed, "because it wee so • lovely and improbable—the chance that she would turn up one day and play fairy godmother. I never really thought she would, though. But loop!" She whipped a sheet of notepaper out of the envelope and passed' it over. There were only a few words on it, in a scrawly hand. "Wishing you a happy Bank she felt about him.. But now, with lioliday. Think kindly of your Aunt her five pounds, it was different. Phyllicla." , Paul evidently had been waiting "And there was five pounds with fur her. it." explained Mary. "Isn't it sweet . "I had to askyou again about Mon - of her?" I hope she cones to see me, day," he said eagerly, as they strol- but she's always been . a bit eccen- . led on together. "Won't you change tric, so 1 can't count on it. And I Your mind, Mary? It would be mar- can`t even write and thank her -- vellous if you would - marvellous perhaps she didn't want me to—bo for me. I mean. Da say you'll cense!" cause rho hasn't put her address. "Well, I don't know," said Mary There's only the London postmark." uncertainly, "Wever mind that, darling," said "Oh, chill' Joan. "A few eccentricities don't Stili -ehe hesitated, not quite sure matter in tpeople who dub up five of hersslf. Some intuition told her pounds far a Bank Holiday present! that perhaps Monday would mean You lucky thing!" mare in her life than just an ordin- ary Bank Holiday. She felt eager, Nevertheless, as the morning wore yeta little frightened. en Mary Rowe did not behave like a girl who had had an unexpected stroke of luck. Her face grew first thoughtful,` then worried. !`Wast an independent little per - It was strange how weak and help- I sen you are!" laughed Paul. "But as lass ,yon could feel, she mused, about long as you're coming, that's all Her heart gave a jump. Perhaps, after all, she wouldn•t have to be on her own on Bank Holiday! Two days ago she had firmly declined when Paul . wanted to take her to Seabor- ough for the Monday. Ker pri,^•;ate reason had been that She couldn't afford to pay her •ownshare of the expenses—and she didn't want to be under any special obligation to Paul until she knew for 'certain how GEORGE ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer for the County of HurOn Correspondence . promptly answered Immmediate arrangements can be made for Sales Date 'at The News -Record, Clinton, or by calling phone 203. Charges Moderate and Satisfaction Guaranteed. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL :fire Insurance Company :lead Office, Seaforth, Ont. Officers President Alex. Broadfoot, Sea - forth; Vice President, Janes• Con- nolly, Goderich; secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors: Alex. Broadfoot, Seaforth, R. R. No. 3; James Sholdice, Walton; Wm. Knox, Londesboro; Geo. Leonhardt, Bornholm, R. R. No. 1; John Pepper, Brueeileld; James Connolly. Gone rich; Alexander McEwing. Blyth, R. R. No. 1; Thomas Moylan, Seaforth, R. R. No. 5; Wm. R. Archibald, Sea - forth, R. 11. No. 4. Agents: W. J. Yeo, R 11. No, 3, Clinton; John Murray, Seaforth; James Watt, Blyth; Finley McKer- cher, Seaforth. "All right—thank you, Paul," she said, eutvrardly cool. "I'll be glad to. Only I'll pay my own share." of Soaborough cams to them only ..............,....,,,.....0-.0..e.,.., 2 �' faintly. "You know what I want to ask ,mm�. you, Mary -}darling," he raid ardent- •»L.r, �+ ly. "Will you marry mo? You know s^a TH.9J 1 live you. I love you more than all A L ° Y the world!" ley' •ETHERITE" Mary was silent, wondering what message her heart was beating. Theno said: •d �.� SEs "Lets not talk of that -yet, Paul Radio Fame Int --q notuite sure. No, don't kiss me," she added quickly, freeing her- self from his arms. "I ---oh, let's just enjoy being here, Paul, and after- ward s—lif--,--" fterwards—lif—r--" rA11, right!°( assented Paul Val- landyne, quickly masking a frown of frustration. "Just as you like— my dear." But lilary, the instant after she' had• spoken, had inwardly made hes decision. Happy, thrilled with hap- phioss, with, the effect of this per- fect day, she felt positive now. As they strolled back` into the town she told herself that when next •.he asked here her answer would be "Yes!" It was half an horr later when. Paul, glancing `suddenly at his wrist- watch, made a startling discovery. "The time! Mary! Wu've only gat ten minutes for the t>,tain—the last train!" "Goodness,. we mustn't miss that! I'd forgotten all about time, Paul!" "So had Il" Anxiously they hurried in the dir ection of the station, leaving the pr;menade and taking a short cut thrugh the back streets. ' It was on one of these deserted back streets that they came upon the lost toddler—a little boy in a blue knitted suit, He was crying piti- fully, with his knuckles rubbed into his eyes. Mary stopped as they reached him, "W1hat`s the matter, sonny?" she asked him gently. "Come on, Mary!" said Paul. urgently. "We've got no time to waste!" "I want my mummy!" wailed the child, sobbing. "He's lost!" said Mary, with a worried frown. "What can we do? I should think the police station would be best, Paul —'his mothers, sure to go there." Temper glinted in Paul Vallee - dyne's eyes. "Don't be stupid, Mary!" he said sharply. "Come on! We can't miss our train just for a howling kid." Mary was down on one knee, car- essing the child. She looked up at the angry face of Paul Vallandyne, and her expression was very differ. ont. She seemed to be seeing a new Paul. "Don't miss your train, Paul," she said quietly, "I'm going to take him but the pen — police station b rt I don't' want any he'p. Gond bye!" If Paul •Vallandyne, looking dawn into her scornful eyes, realized then the mistake he had made, ho knew also that it was too tato to remedy it. the biggest thing in life. All he that matters. And I say = de you fiends looked on heves level-headed know, you look perfectly lovely in and capable; she knew. But when that simple business kit!" it came to the only thing that really ! Mary flushed slightly, George perfctidiot. mattered—love--she seemed to be a hadn't thought to say that. That perfect idiot. was one of Paul's charms he knew "You can only love one man, real- ler—in the way that lasts a lifetime," the things that she liked' to hear. I hope it's fine ]vionday," he said. she told herself with quiet oonvic when they reached her gate. "We'll tion. "But which is the one for me— have a wonderful day, Mary! Good - George cr Paul?" bye for now!" Once cr twice, befc.re the tiff with But es he walked duiclrly cn to Gee-ge Burgess, she had been aware his own lodgings Paul Vallendyne's of a great surging force of tender- handsome dark features changed, His mess for him sweeping through her, smile refrained, but it was not quite making her feel actually faint. Her the same smile. whole being had known only one "Bigamy!" he murmured, under. longing -to be with him, and to care his breath. "Well, a girl like that's for him, and be cared for by him. worth all the risk! And, after all, That had been before the quarrel not a soul here knows I was ever in with Cleoz'ge,over .Paul, Such a ;eine- Mexico, let alone that I've left a quarrel, tool All because he had wife there—very glad to be rid of seen her going for es walk with Paul me! No; I fancy I shall 'marry' this And when she asked him what he particular peach without being found had against Paul, George could only out!" mumble: "Chap's hair too beastly That August Bank Holiday was sleek! And -and his boots are too one tint Mary. Rowe never forgot, yellow!" 1 They found • Seabornugh at it's Just the sort of stupid reasons best. The sea rolled lazily, pure blue men pretend only women give! Of with occasional white 'breakers far course,it was jealousy. But she out and a lace of whiteness scalloped wasn't engaged to George, and he along the sands. had no right to choose her friends "What a heavenly day!" cried for her, as she had told him. George Mary, her eye's shining. had kept out of the way since' then. ' As they were standing watching So she had spent more time with the sands concert party over the Pi.nl Vallandyne, partly because of promenade rail Paul clasped her hand the magnetic fascination which he in his, and for some while after that had for her, partly to let George see they walked an ' hand -!n -hand ae that she was independent. ' other couples were.donna. And the more often she saw Pauli?� esently •Paul d]scavered a new a- che more conscious she was of his rim e:meant pane only just completed, power to thrill her. and with mounting excitement Mary By one o'clock, when the office consented to try the switchback rail- cln:,d, Mary was no nearer the way. Each drop took her breath a- enlittion of her problem, She was way, and when she, came off she felt frown`ng over it as she stepped out ridiculously giggly. into the stony High Street. Any money to be paid may be paid to the Royal Bank. Clinton Bank of Commerce, Seaforth, or at Calvin Cutt's Grocery, Gode'jch. Parties desiring to effect insur- ance or transact other business will be promptly attended to on applica- ion to any of the above officers ad- dressed to their respective post offi- ces., Losses inspected by the director who lives nearest the scene. TIME TABLE `mains will arrive at and depart from. Clinton as follows: Buffalo and Goderieh Div. firoing East, depart 7.08 a.m. Going Fast, depart 3,00 p.m. Going West, depart 11.50 a.m. Going West, depart 9.58 p.m. London, Huron & Bruce -Going North, ar. 11.34. lve. 11.54 a.m. Going South 3.08 p.m'. FALL FAIR DATES Summer is waning when the fall fair dates begin to arouse interest. lime are dates for some of the fairs in this districts' .Dungannon October 3, 4. 'Gerrie, October 3, 6. St. Marys, October 9-10. •Bingham, October 9, 10. Then they flew round in suspend Then she saw George. Indeed, she ed chairs which swung outward as nearly bumped into hun. For George, the roundabout gathered speed. And having left the prennises of Messrs. they steered a 'wildly erratic course Wilberforce & Fine, estate agents, : in an electric car ands :for collisions auctioneers and valuers, farther. a- ' with similar cars, beneath netting long the street was prowling home- which flashed long blue sparks. ward with his hands in his pockets l "Oh dear, what fun!" she exclaim - and head downs looking pitifully ed,, when at length they emerged woebegnne, and paying no 'heed to from the amusement park. even the simple demands of pedes-. "It's` great, isn't it? I'm so glad trier trafla,c. Orly Mary's alertness you're liking it, Merry," smiled Paul, prevented a collision with him. letting his dark eyes linger on her. "Sorry!' growled George m.echani- In the afternoon they bathed, and, na11g, and was about to continue on then sun-bathed on the sands, lying his way. in drowsy contentment, listening to Then he saw who it was and the shouts of children, and the sooth- flushed brick -red. ing crash of the waves. "01i!" he said, and stood there. And so the day wore ern, and awkwardly. Mary, supremely happy, began: to Mary hesitated. But, : after, all, it lose her doubts. The problem which was stupid to keep un the, quarrel— : had been worrying her of late seem, an seooce sooy d l 1 l d boyish and ember ed no longer a problem gassed,' So she .smiled—and saw Geo -1 . How far was her present 'hoppl- rge.'s face light up wonderfully. So ness due to being with Paul? She But that was why he had been gloomy) didn't know. she knew' she would She felt oddly pleased.'. , have been more or less wretched here. "Hallo, George!" she said bright- alone. Wlhorea's whin Paul it was ly. "1 haven't seen you. lately!" I wonderful. And if ft was like this, George was clearly only too glad being with him for just this one of this generous offer to forget their whole day, why not for aiwave;? She tiff. His face was all crinkles ofdrew a quick breath at the thought. Pleasure, I Late in the evening they wandered "Why, not"' he said. "No. Er—no!" I cut on the headland, away from the After which the conversation flow- crowds. Presently the felt Paul's ed more freely. Mary found herself arm slip round her and draw her hn»ing that he wnniid suggest ' that,close to him. The evening was very • they should go to Seaborough togeth-,calm and beautiful, and the noljees From the Ju Agnes to Data Forryth, who i'requently plays the robe of the harassed heroine dur- iug the Rt,dio Commission's Toronto program,, "Up -To: -The -Minute." Dela was born in South Africa, but finds the microphone more fearful than the savages and deadly reptiles.ef her native country. With an angry shrug, he turned on his heel and strode on. Ten minutes later, in the charge - room at the police station. a big wo- man with is tear -stained face was rocking a small boy in blue in her arms. "Thank Heaven you brought him, miss!" she asid fervently. "I was half out of my mind about him. Thank Heaven you brought him!" Mary Rowe smiled understanding•- ly, and went out to find a taxi to tateer home. h A month later George Burgess slipped a lovely topaz ring on her fin- ger, and kissed her hands and then her lips. "You've made me happy for life!" ho said: "And to think, at one time, ; I, I was afraid Paul Vallandyne world i1 be the lucky chap!" ';II "I—twas silly about Paul," said 1tary, "Ho fascinated me. And," she continued thoughtfully ee night never have found, out what Fe was roally like if it hndn't been for that Bank Iboiiday trip. So really, Geo- rgo, I—eve owe oar happiness to Aunt Phyllida—and I've never even seen' her!" "Ah!" said George. "Nor her handwriting!" "You've no idea till you try it," responded George calmly, "how awk- ward it is to write like somebody else's aunt. Thank goodness I shan't have. to dog it again!" --London Ans- wers," Sunday .Programs of Merit "And It Came To Pass .. ..,"the new fall series of Sunday afternoon programs from the Montreal studios of beautiful faistasies;, constituting one of the most unusual dramatic features over designed for radio pre- sentation, which will be offered- on the fall programs schedule of the Canadian Radio Commission, makes its premiere. on Sunday, October 1,3, over thenational network from 'To- ronto, Based on the romance " sur- rounding the art and historical relic's in the Royal Ontario Museum of Ar- chaeology, the .series will open wittz "The Tragic Mirror," a dramatize • tion of the romanen, inspired by the Bronze Mirror, This pmirror, which Pow rests in the Museum, is one of the finest pieces of Greek goods be. longing to the 5th Century, B.C., and bears exquisite : trainees of the figure of a beautiful young woman. The tragedy of her love of ry:Grecian warrior will be the basis of the story, Throughout this program is le the others of the series, there will be one s'ustainine character. Hc- will be a veteran art collector whose belief is that the only real life is the life of the post and whose imagination is fired by the stories of the *nen and women who walked tho earth hun- dreds of years ago. He will relate his tales to a typical Canadian school- boy. • "Forgotten Pootsteps," which will be 'both fascinating and entertaining will provide many interesting things about the treasures which have been brought from the tombs and ruins of ether civilizations, It is highly recommended as Sunday evening fea- ture for both children and adults. need not fear that they will be given anything in the nature of sermons. Most of the famous stories from the Bible are inspiringly romantic, with no small amount of adventure and it of the Canadian Radio Commission, is from these that the broadcasts got way to a good start on Septem- have been adapted. Due reverence in ber 29, and judging from the reaction the treatment of the topics will, of of listeners the presentations bid course, be maintained and no actor fair to become among the most pops- will impersonate Christ. Iar on the networks. The next presentation will be "The The ten broadcasts are under the Wlindows of Heaven," by William direction of Rupert Caplan and the Boyce, and will he heard over th scripts, written by people who know Commission's national network their subjects, have the unanimous 5.30 p.m, approval of leaders of the different religious deneminaticns. While the ' broadcasts are based en Biblical stories, they are not religious in the. true sense of the word and listeners Another CRCM Surprise Surprises are becoming more and more commonplace at station CRCM The other day program men were jolted out of their deep concentration on new material when Miss Therese Beethelet walked into the office dis- playing, antid blushes, a significant band on the third finger of her left hand. Little Therese, erstwhile, "Made- moiselle from Armentieres," had had a very busy day. She began wind the mere trifle of a wedding in the morning. That wouldn't be so ex- citing perhaps, if it had not been for the fact that Therese tock a leading part. She was the bride, As the day progressed, 'Miss Ber- thelot attended a dress rehearsal of CRCM, went on the air for a broad- cast, and attended a special dinnex e given that evening in her honour. at Then returning once more to the studios, she nderwent a special audi- tion in connection with the fall oper- etta programs. Having fulfilled all her radio obligations, Therese then joined her Husband, Dr, Martin, and (continued on page 0) "Forgotten Footsteps" To Begin Soon "Forgotten Footsteps," the series ;! 1 •r' r rc '4 tP' IN THE COMING FEDERAL ELEC- ':`ION BE SURE AND VOTE Election .day is just around the corner. It is at duty of the first im- portance to record year vote. In Great Britain millions agitated for years, against bitter .odds, to secure the franchise, because they recogniz- ed that it was only through parlia- mentary action that they could obtain social and economic reforms.. Canadians have not had that pain- ful eeperience, and It may be that this is the reason why so many - vot- ers refuse to take the trouble of go- ing to the .polls. It is, however, their duty and privilege to direct the des, tinies ;of the Dominion. Upon them rests the responsibility of the legis- lation which will influence ecanomie and social ocnditions, trade and .com- merce, and the past Canada will take in international affairs. Think the matter over in the meantime and on O'otober 14th vote for the candidate who will support the polities• you wish supported. Apt ily Look at the packages 011 your pantry and bathroom shelves, and see what a multitude of brand names you recognize. Some of them have been familiar for years. You may have made the acquaintance of others only a few weeks ago. Buts even these are not suspected strangers. You. have bought them confidently because they were advertised. And it is the same with your sheets, and towels, your shoes and clothes, your electric appliances, the car in your garage— nearly everything you use. Advertised products have a standing that commands respect. They are not nameless, but vouched for by responsible firms. Tho fact that: they are advertised is in itself an indication that their standards of guality are strictly maintained, that they represent honest;value. As science and discovery go on, newly developed products are constantly being advertised—ready to help you save money and im- prove your standard •of living. Every advertisement of such a pro• duet you read in your newspaper is a letter of introduction to a new and possibly useful friend. - It will pay you to read the advertisements in this paper. By so doing you will meet many choice products—worthy to become friends of the fannily. The (Jililtoll NoviRecord A FINE MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISING—READ ADS IN THIS ISSUE. PHONE 4