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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-07-28, Page 61717777 - PAGE rp.,7 The Win Kana Advance-Tirnes Winlghar n, Ontario. Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Established 1840 Risks taken on all class of insur *nee at reasonable rates. Head Office, Guelph, Ont. ABNER COSENS, .Agent, Wingham J. W. DO ID !Fwo doors south of Field's Butcher shop. FIRE,LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE P. O. Box 366 Phone 46 WINGHAM, ONTARIO J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office—Meyer Block, Wingham Successor to Dudley Holmes R. S. HETHERINGTON A.RRISTER And SOLICITOR Office: Morton Block. Telephone 1W. J. H. CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Successor to R. Vanstone ngham Ontario DR. G. H. ROSS DENTIST Office .Over Isard's Store H. W. COLBORNE, M.D. Physician and Surgeon 'Medical Representative D. S. C. R. Successor to Dr. W. R. Hainbly Phone 54 Wingham DR. ROBT. C. REDMOND IL R.C.S. (ENG.) L.R.C.P. (Lond.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON DR. G. W. HOWSON DENTIST Office over John GGalbraith's Store. F. A. PARKER OSTEOPATH At Diseases Treated office adjoining residence next to Anglican Church on Centre Street. Sundays by appointment. Osteopathy Electricity Phone 272. Hours, 9 a.m. to 8 o.m. A. R. & F. E. DUVAL 'Licensed Dxuglesc Practitioners Chiropractic and Electro Therapy. Graduates of Canadian Chiropractic College, Toronto, and National Col- lege, Chicago. Out of town and night calls res- *londed to. All business confidential. rim`^ • Phone 300, Licensed Drugless Practitioner CHIROPRACTIC - DRUGLESS THERAPY - RA.DIONIC EQUIPMENT Hours by Appointment. Phone 191. J. ALVIN FOX Wingham. 1 D. McEWEN LICENSED AUCTIONEER Phone 602r14. Sales of Farm Stock and Imple- ments, Real Estate, etc., conducted with satisfaction and at moderate charges, THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A. thorough knowledge of Farm Stock Phone 231, Wingham RICHARD B. JACKSON AUC'T'IONEER Phone 613r6, Wroxeter, or address R. R. 1, Gorrie. Sales conducted any- where, and satisfactirrtr guaranteed.. DR. A. W. IRWIN DENTIST X-RAY Office, McDonald' Block, Wingham. A. it WALKER FURNITURE Ma) FUNERAL SER'V'ICE A. 3. W.AL1 ER Licensed Funeral Director tad Embalmer. (Vied Phone 1116, Res. ?boric 224. atest 'Ltmousine Funeral Coach. TI --TE WINGHAM A. VAq �qT�-4 I��rT� N !1,,,.X" 1 IM Thursday, July 2Sth, 193Z SYNOPSIS Johnny Breen, 16 years old, who had spent all of his life aboard a Hudson river tugboat plying near New York, is tossed. into the river in a terrific collision which sinks the tug, drowns his mother and the man he called father. Ignorant, unschool- ed ,and fear driven, he drags himself ashore, hides in the friendly dark- ness of a huge covered truck—only to be kicked out at dawn=and into the midst of a tough gang of river rat boys who beat and chase him. He escapes and, exhausted, tumbles into a basement doorway where he hides. The next day he is rescued and taken into the home of a Jew- ish family living in the rear of their second-hand clothing store, He works in the sweatshop store—and is openly courted by Becka—the young daughter.... The scene shifts to the home of the wealthy Van Horns —on 5th Avenue, where lives the bachelor — Gilbert Van Horn — in whose life there is a hidden chapter. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY Gilbert Van Horn was never mar- ried or divorced. He never worked, never worried so far as the world knew, and seldom did anything to disturb the social balance of the out- er world. Having been born into a prepared position, he agreed with life, and to a large extent, life ag- reed with him. Gilbert Van Horn was considered a typical Van Bib- ber, a creature utterly unknown to fact, but beloved of fiction. Gilbert was genial. Women were attracted to him; see general was this , well, of a gentleman. He never got beyond that; it was like many of the great fundamental things, it was simply so, and no gentleman could question it, and still remain a gen- tleman. His code, for in those days it was the fashion to have one, in- cluded a frank understanding in ad- vance. Whatever hopes he raised were always doomed to disappoint- ment. Gilbert had .no desire to make money, for the frugal habits of his father had left the family fortune fairly well recuperated. It was not a colossal fortune, but it was ample, at least, for a bachelor. His funds had been placed in trust and this did much to make him static. He was liberal, in a way, and when the feel- ing seized him, he could be down- right generous, actually crippling himself for months on end to do a good turn for a friend. But the trustees saw to it that his generos- ity' was confined entirely to his in- come. At thirty-five Van Horn still be- lieved in the beneficence of his par- ticular fortune. He was growing slightly heavy as his bent for hard exercise slackened and his hair ting- ed with gray. At forty doubt seized him, doubt that overtakes all men as they approach those middle years when the little question begins to be heard—"What have you done, with your precious twenties and thirties?" What had he done? Nothing in fact. But he did remember alot of great times, times he was fond of recalling when in company with that wit, Judge Marvin Kelly, friend of his father and big brother to the or- phan Gilbert Van Horn. Marvin "I suppose I am to blame. I-" that the effect became negligible. He had good breeding and common sen- se and a certain lack of perception. The combination saved him from becoming an utter loss. Had he wished he might have married mon- ey but the thought never occurred to him. The daughters of a half: dozen or so of the country's rich- est and hardest -working plutocrats might have accepted him, one at a time, of course. These hard-working men might even have respected him, Gilbert Van Horn stripped like a heavy- weight and had a wide reputation as an amateur pugilist, But we must go a bit further with the story of this bachelor, prize fight fan and general all 'round favorite of fortune. He was certain of a beneficent providence that looks out for gentle- men. To be a gentleman, as he un- derstood it, was the highest ideal of, THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR fn -e& IE'LIX P1ESENBIRG accompanied Josephine and remained lin the Van horn home. There was 'no question about her remaining, and Gilbert, when he came to con- sider the matter, was glad enough to have her there. Certainly many mat- ters must arise in the life of a young girl requiring the instruction of a gentlewoman. This very profound thought came to . him quite as a shock. He like to have her climb on his knee and make much of hini. It was the first bit of honest affection Gilbert Van Horn had ever known. Having done with the Van Horn myth let us step back for a few years and review the incident that has been slightly touched upon; the incident of the river and of the boy, born to the name of Breen, on the river, but actually begotten by Van Horn. It was in the summer of 1883 that the rgeat internal and hushed -up scandal of the Hallett -Van Horn household had its beginning at the country place in Astoria, in that fine mansion overlooking his junior year at college, was being sheltered from the vile contacts of the city and the haunts of Brevoort Van Horn. He was studious, but not so much of books as of nature. Mrs. Hallett - Van Horn's maid, a comely, lively girl named Harriet, the most satis- factory handmaiden Mrs. Van Horn had ever enjoyed, stumbled upon Gil- bert, at ease in his mother's boudoir, reading Nick Carter. Mrs. Van Horn was in the city shopping. The fact that the maid had stepped from a luxurious bath may have added somewhat to the astonishment of the young man. For the first time he was aware of the fact that female proportions were actual. Very early next year a condition of exraordinary difficulty became manifest. Harriet, to be quite plain, was in a family way, a decidedly an- noying situation in view of the fact that she alone seemed able to do , Mrs. Hallett -Van Horn's hair as it should be done. At once suspicion hovered about the house. Harriet would not con- fess the name of the culprit. Harriet supposed, if the truth were known, that she would be imprisoned for life. Then the eager flicker of suspicion hovered about the house. It rested, in turn, on every male. Even Jules, the page, was under suspicion. "No, ma'am, it was not him." So Harriet patiently absolved them, one by one, in the daily, hourly inquisi- tion, "The butler, old .Simmons? Lord, no ma'am. Not him, oh, no no I" Could it be an' immaculate concep- ion? Mrs. Hallett -Van Horn almost wished her faith was strong enough to believe it but no, a miracle of that sort might happen to her, but not to that girl. A month of utter torture followed. The situation became worse. Her husband Brevoort Van Horn, must be, the guilty party. He simply must. The storming between Lida and Brevoort became so intense that ev- en the servants were wrought up. Mrs. Hallett -Van Horn became hy- sterical, to the point of speaking be- fore Simmons, "I3eggin' , your pardon, Mr. Van Horn," Simmons lingered outside the door as Brevoort left his wife's apartment. "May I speak, sir?". "By all means, Simmons. Who in hell did it?" "I hope you will pardon my pre- sumption, sir," "Simmons, spill it. Was it the par- son, or who?" "''It was Mr. Gilbert sit." t Kelly, a politician, smoothed over much rough ground in the mental trail of Van Horn. "Judge," lee said one day as they were in the library smoking .and talking, "a distant connection of mine has 'died, out in Kentucky, a Lambert; Hosea Lambert. He leav- es a daughter, Josephine. I'm think- ing of having her on here, She's my nearest relative, so far as I know," he added, looking out of the win- dow. "How old?" Judge Kelly was prac- tical, "About twelve." "I-T'm, safe enough — for a few years," Josephine arrived in New York, a little girl with a sash and very long legs who rolled a hoop. It was an- other milestone in the life of Gilbert Van Horn, Aunt Wen, or Mrs. An- thony Wentworth, a decayed lady of qua ty, to describe her in formula, eetZtel9 Li SSEN tOC,'TAtl1 t` i' P kACTICIat.! "Gilbert!" Brevoort stood some- what dazed, "Great Jupiter he • son. And mine," be added, as _ an afte • thought. • "Well a'11 be dimnedl" The bringing down pf Gilbert from. college he was coming anyway for the midyear recess, was an event, Be had not forgotten the incidents of the :receding fall. In fact lie had a rather lively idea ofa renewal of the affair; Gilbert, also, was a. simple Id - low, "Your mother wishes to see you, at once, Mr, Gilbert," The meeting was' in the library. Brevoort stood before the fireplace, sliiftin from one foot to the other, His spats gave hini the curious ap- pearance of a man who is standing in a puddle of glue: Mrs. Lida Hallett -Van Horn re- clined in a large cushioned chair, her back to the windows. She was fully and somewhat formally dresed• A shawls of black lace, thrown over her shoulders; ;intensified her pallor. Husband and wife did not speak. After all he had done, then to ac- cuse her own boy! When young Gilbert came into the rather tense room, his father gave him a look of pity. Mrs. Van Horn, the Hallett for a moment subdued, smiled at him wanly. He bent, and she kissed his forehead. Her cheeks flushed. That handsome boy. Her boy. Gilbert, sensing something unus- ual, wondered what was up. "Gilbert," Brevoorts tried to get things moving. He was due down at the club, at Twenty-first Street, a beastly drag, at four. "Your moth- er has asked us here. I have asked you, Gilbert, I mean we, that is your mother and me." "Not me," Lida Hallett interposed, her voice sharp. "Not me, Mr. Van Horn; you, and, and Simmons." She bowed into her hands; a handker- chief dabbed at her glistening eyes. "Well, the fact is—" Brevoort was somewhat at a loss. "Let us send for her." He looked pleading- ly at his wife. Of course. It was a brilliant idea. "Ring for Simmons." "Simmons," Mrs. Van Horn spoke with icy coolness, "have Harriet come up at once." The matter would soon be settled. They stood for some minutes, et- ernities, father, mother, son. Gilbert his eyes on the fire, began to do some thinking on his own account. Had the girl told, of— of—He had not looked at it in that light, as any harm to his parents, you know. "Harriet can't be found, ma'am," Simmons reported. "She left the house, ma'am, cook says, this noon. She's took her own things. She has apparently left, ma'am," "Mother—" Gilbert, awkward, ner- vous, asked. "What, what about Harriet?" "Son, oh, how can I say it. The awful lies, the horror of it." She covered her face, her head bent down; sobs shook her shoulders. Her delicate white hands trembled, her rings flashing in the firelight. "I simply can't say it. Deny everything Gilbert, Tell them they lie," "Son," Brevoort's quick eyes caught the look of consternation, of realization, in the boy's face. Again he had an uncomfortable feeling this this thing, if told at the club, would meet with roars of mirth. "Bother's maid, Harriet, is about to, that is, to become a mother, We, that is I—" "Not nie, Gilbert, not me," she sobbed and trembled. "'We believe you are responsible for her condition. Is this so?" Gilbert hong his head for a time, then he looked straight at his father, past his mother who suddenly faced him, her eyes bright and eager for the glad denial, ready, willing, an - x ous to hear him fling back the vile insinuation, fling it back like a Hal- lett. "I suppose I am to blame. 1---" A cry from the chair, Mrs. Lida Hallett -Van I•Iorn had fainted, There in the library, surrounded by books as unknown as life, books filled with the stuff of dreams ani] crimes and love, these peopleenacted a scene. The young man was the least to blame. gays GReorrlr .EMING, M.P. ee ASSOCIATE SECRETARY A HEALTHY SKIN Wrinkles often result from neglect of the eyes, The person who is un - The appearance of the skin ..is an able to see properly will frown and indication of the state of general the. repeatedfrown' causes permanent health, It reflect the condition of wrinkles. The use of proper glasses, the whole body, and because it is together. with good nature, does part of the body, it is affected by away with frowns. The tonic effects disorders of other parts. In general of cold water are also beneficial to it may be said that a healthy skin is the skin. It is not that we are par- the result of internal health. Health ticularly concerned about wrinkles, comes from within; it is not put on but we want to point out in many from without. different ways, how the skinis af- The skin serves as a covering for fected and why it is that applica- the body and acts as a barrier to tions to • the skin will not secure re - prevent the entrance of disease sults in such cases, eieeeleeeeeeeeelteeeeieeeeeee icatith Scievice,, Gattabtatt J1 I� OF TUE Y , ..osuit&th iti Earted•137 germs. The skin plays an important part in the heat regulation of the body, which hegulation is mainly controlled through the evaporation of perspiration. The activity of the sweat glands is increased by •exer- cise, by increase of temperature and. by extra clothing. Cleanliness is essential to having a healthy skin. Of more importance is good health, which is the product of right living. The skin reflects in- ternal conditions, and if the skin is unhealthy one naturally looks for the cause in some abnormal condition of the body, or in faulty habits of life, For some reason many women av- oid the use of soap on their faces. There, is no reason why a pure and non -irritating soap should not be us- ed for cleansing the face. The skin of the face is exposed to dust, and it does need to kept clean. The quality of skin varies greatly in different individuals. In all cas- es, however, the healthy skin is not the result of chance; it is the pro- duct of healthy living. The best skin foods are water, ' exercise, proper foods, fresh air and rest, because they help make the whole body fit,. including the skin. The person with an unhealthy skin, requires proper medical advice. It is a mistake to try to treat oneself, or to use remedies about which one knows nothing. What may be need- ed is a change of habit and diet. If a remedy is required it should be - prescribed to meet the actual needs of the individual patient. Questions concerning Health, ad- dressed to the Canadian Medical As- sociation, 184 College St., Toronto,, will be answered personally by let- ter. Mrs. Hallett -Van Horn refused to see her son. He went back to his 1 studies marveling at the curious trick life had played. How was he to know what things could be so ser- ious? (Continued Next Week) SLAT'S DIARY By Ross Farquhar date and the Democrat Canadate are quarlling the Democrat says the Re- publican is a theaf & a no Nuthing and the Republican says the Demo- crat is a dum Bell & a robber. Pa: dussent no witch 1 to vote for be- cuz he thinks they are Both write. Wensday—Mrs. Gillem had her Mind set on a Trip to the See shore so Mr. Gillem bout her a Sun Lamp insted. so she can get tanned. Rob- erta Flinch says she admars mea Friday—Pa had hispitcher tuk a few days ago and when he brung home the proofs of his pitcher ma dissided he wood half to go threw a nother setting as she thot he looked just a lit- tle TOO natcher- al. Saterday wen that stranger rung the dor bell pa thot he was a salesaman and pa told him he did - dent want nuthing he sed he had a 'good Raddio, and plenty of silver wear & a bran new ottomobeel and real Estate and sum god stocks in bonds tucked away in the bank, and then pa sed W. but are you selling and the Stranger replyed and sed I am not selling nothing I ani the Tax Assesser. Sunday, -well ole Anie Blunt says she mite as well camit Sueside but - she kriled her dog insted of acmit- ting Sueside. She thot she seen a man under the bed last nite and cure to find out it was just a ole Shoe the dog went and drug in. Munday—well. after going to Sun- day skool an dchirch yesterday & staying home from the pitcher show lass nite this morning when. I got up why pa give me a job mowing the yd. and washing the car and then sed •I must take a Bath so 1 wood be nice & clean when my Sun- day spool teecher cum to are house for supper. Longer I live the luck- ier I think these so called Father- less children is, Teusday—The Republican Cana - who smokes a pipe. They are not all ways useing her Cigaretts. Teusday—pa layed his glasses on a table at the printing shop today ds 1 of the men witch wirks there dropped the Towel on his lgasses & broke them. Coarse sum people woddent understand because they ne- ver seen a Printing Shop Towel. 1,283 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED IN EARLY MORNING HOURS If you drive a motor vehicle of any kind, the next time you are tempted to relax vigilance because the hour is early and traffic light don't. 1,283 accidents occurred in the Province of Ontario last year be- tween midnight and breakfast time. Most of these accidents took place because drivers, concluding there wasn't much competition for right- of-way, stepped on the accelerator just a little harder than usual and took it for granted that the ap- proaching intersection or blind curve would be clear. This attitude resulted in 82 known deaths and known injuries to 768 persons in 1931. An analysis of the accident statistics furnished by the Motor Vehicles Branch of the On- tario Department of Highways, indi- cates haat there is no hour during night or 'day, in any season or .under any conditions, when either motorist ' or pedestrian can afford to take a chance., ' Manager: "Henry, you wear a very old-fashioned coat in the office." Clerk: "Yes, it is a bit out of date. I bought it the last time you gave Inc a raise." I YES ''CiS - NNE KIN MAKE IT AL121GHT; cw:CFI ' 'th Y L DEK, ti & co Lb', -.1" WELL WHAT' RE '. ki 'MOIN'' �... • ANT 1 IN TN SAME. 60 AT NOM YOU ? l° .:�Olt / �• gib. - -v371 i •