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The Liberal, 15 Mar 1917, p. 6

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DEPT. 138‘ Send us your name and you the cards or nictures send us the money and we the bracelet. Address, The Extenslon Brae gold plam andfits any HOMER- WARREN co, We will give this beautiful prize free of all charge to any girl or young lady who will sell 40 sets bf Easter Post- cards at 10 cents a. set or JOVely 12x16 inch colored Oilograph Pictures at 10 cents each. 7, JV ...... nuD\VCl, sum Poppy Tyre“, the corners of her mouth hardening. “I shall never say anyâ€" thing else.” I “All young I1;;ells say that at first,” said Mrs. W eeIer, making praiseâ€" worthy efforts to keep her temper. “Wheeler 'ad ‘to a§k n}? five times.” munk‘. A.» soon The E V H, - ._._ JV“ unc u LU, 531a Ml‘s lWheeler. “I'm sure I couldn't ’ave She paused‘for so long that Poppy, . ‘ ‘ , TYrell looked up from her work, sald‘fifiggdfg 523% 1132;323:185 lcoYhEeif’ztlil- “Yes,” in anexpressionless manner,and ward and paid for You 7) waited for her to continue. ‘ “Bob?” cried Poppy, springing to “He’s been a good son.” Said the her feet and dro 1' her work 0 t mother, fondly; “never no trouble,‘the floor ppng n 0 always been perticklel‘, and always “Yes, l30b,” said the other, melo- quite the gentleman. He always dramatically; “’im what isn't good smokes his clgar of a Sunday, and Lenough to be your husband_" remember the very first money ’e ever “I didn’t know,» said the girl, brok earned. ’e spent on a cane vnth a dog’s{ emy; “you Should have told me_ 1 ’ed to it.’ ’would sooner starve. I would sooner “Yes,” said Poppy again. ’ beg in the streets. I will 0 at once.” “The gells he's ’ad after 'im. “I dare say you know w ere to go, wouldn’t be believ ,” said Mrs.‘so I shan’t worry about you,” replied Wheeler, shaking her head with a Mrs. Wheeler. “You quiet ones are tender smile at a hole in the carpet. generally the worst.” “Before you came. here there was a “I am sorry,” murmured Poppy; “I fresh one used to Come in every Sun- did not mean to be rude, or ungrate- day almost, but ’e couldn't make up ful.” his mind. We used to joke him, “You’re very kind,” said Mrs.about it.” jWheeler. “Is Mr. Fraser up in Lon-‘ "Hes very young still," said Poppy. don?” "He’s old enough to be married,”' “I'm sure I don’t know," said the said Mrs, Wheeler. “He's told me’girl, pausing at the door. all about you~â€"he never has no secrets “SUre to be, though,” said Mrs. from ’is mother. He told me that Wheeler, significantly; “you won’t he asked you to walk out with 'im last ’ave to starve, my dear. But, there, night and you said ‘No’; but I told 'im you know that~some people’s pride is that that was only a gell’s way, and a funny thing.” that you’d give ’im another answnri Mite my..." ughâ€".1- v ~ - On account of its Fine granulation it dissolves instantly making a clear jelly. FREE TO GIRLS I made it with my same but I used ,7" ....\. VJIVUSII, v1. cuutac, ue as been much run after, he is three-andâ€" tWenty and not married yet. He told me that none of ’em seemed to be worthy of him." youngest but one, whichever it hap- pened to fit best, or whichever want;- ed it first, stitched on in silence. “I want to speak to you about Bob," said Mrs. Wheeier, impressively. “0f urn-uh- -., W “Where are you going Poppy?” she inquired, as the girl rose to follow the dutiful Mr. Wheeler. “I want to speak to you a moment." _ The girl resumed her seat, and tak- mg up a small garment intended for the youngest Wheelex: _bgt twol 01: the ‘aniv‘ AM -1. I. , L “"112 was my meant what 175553; ‘ Marmalade Black-Greenâ€"or Mixed It has the reputation of nearfiy a, quarter of a century behind every packet sold CHAPTER XVI.v(Cont‘d) Or. The Adventures of Captain - bvu a “lay, w ’im another answer final angyver,” said TORONTO. on-r‘ elet is of rolled arm we will send When sold. will send you said Poppy, 01d recipe “Mr. Wheeler well?" inquired Fra- ser, after a long pause. “Very Well, I thank you,” said Mrs Wheeler. “And Miss Wheeler, and Bob, and the whole paâ€"-and all of them ?” said Fraser. “All very well,” said Mrs. Wheeler. 1 His stock of conversation was“... m , -V.-- .. vvn‘vc’ auLlll . f “That’s me,” said Fraser, heartily, as he shook hands with Poppy and entered the room. “I thought you wouldn‘t be far off,” said Mrs. Wheeler, in an unpleasant voice. “Poppy's been expecting you." “I didn’t know that Mr. Fraser was coming,” said Poppy, as the helpless man loolfedfrom one to the other. “I Luulu, cummg back again from halfâ€" way up the stairs to ansWer a knock at the door. She opened it slowly, and discovered to her~ horror Mr. Fraser standin upon the doorstep, with a smile w ich was meant to be prcnitiatory, but only succeeded in beâ€" ing uneasy. “I: that Mr. FraSer?" demanded Mrs. Wheeler’s voicekshrilly. “’T‘Ln&’- .u- n “I am sorry,” murmured Poppy; “I gii‘l’not mean to be rude, or ungrate u . ’ “You’re very kind,” said Mrs. jchtheier. “Is Mr. Fraser up in Lon- on .” : “I'm sure I dofi’t know," said the ’girl, pausing at the door. “Sure to be, though,” said Mrs. Wheeler, significantly; “you won’t ’ave to starve, my dear. But, there, you know that~some people’s pride is a funny thing." Miss Tyrell regarded her for a mo~ ment in silence, and then quitted the rnnm nA‘m-mâ€" L7 ‘ ‘ 7 _._“ VVVAIVA beg in the streets. I will 0 at once.” “I dare say you know w ere to 0, so I shan’t worry about you,” rephed Mrs. Wheeler. “You quiet ones are gengrafly the worst.” “Yes, Bob,” said the o1 dramatically; “’im what enough to lug you; husband at 1: 1 u. "7",... N‘s): vu 5v. “It isn‘t me you owe it to," said Mrs. Wheeler. “I'm sure I couldn't ’ave afiorded to do it, whatever Wheeler liked to say, if Bob hadn’t come for: “Bob?” cried Popp}, springing to‘ her feet and dropping her work on to] theifloor. stitching industriously. “I shall [never change my mind." 1 “It’s early days to ask you, per- lhaps, so soon after Captain Flower’s death," suggested Mrs. Wheeler. “That has nothing at all to do with it,” said the girl. “I shall not marry vyour son in any case.” “Not good enough for you, I sup~ [pose?” said the other, her eyes snap-1‘ “In my beagnrq nnnlrln" ‘ ,., 7. Jun, vuuugu, course, I can’t repay you for your kindness in letting me live here when I had nowhere else to go.” “TL :_..n .7 rwc. mun Lue omer, her eyes sna‘p-' ping. “In my time beggars couldn't be choosers."~ “They can’t choose mneh now,” said Poppy, in a low voice; “but, as yo‘ul know, I’m going to a situation on, Monday, and I shall soon be abch fn --n,,,, a ww vulce; "But, as you know, I’m going to a situation on Monday, and I shall soon be able to pay ofi’ my debt to you; though, of course, I can’t repay you for your kindnfleu :n 1n++:..... -A- 1,- . , ll,” said Mrs. Wheeler. conversation being ex- Fraser n -, said the ' Miss Tyrell, who had softened slightly, stiffenedpgain with anger. ‘ said Mrs. “You?” she said, hotly. “What, ‘you won't right have you to trouble yourself? But, them, ab??? "‘9?" «cu A“ Lie- demanded y . , heartily, OPPy and mu, I sup~ ' eyes snap- ‘ars couldn't I now,” said out, as you ituation on be able to though, of 1 for your here when ." said Mrs. tuldn’t ’ave 11' Wheeler come forâ€" ringing to work on to her, melo- isn’t good iAn»~L.... .1 Call HS ing' I'm . . râ€"n- w-w Isuly [often as you like, but this even lbu5y. Come to~morrow.” This hospitality over-reached itself. “Have you left the Wheelers?” he in- quired suddenly. “Yes,” said Poppy, simply. “What’s the good of telling me to can, then?" inquired Fraser, bluntly. “They will be pleased to see you, I’m sure,” said Miss Tyrell ‘ “Where are you going?” asked‘ Fraser. Miss Tyrell made no reply, except Ito favor him with a glance which "warned him not to r and he walked be time in silence. “Good-bye,” she said, suddenly. “I’m not going,” said Fraser, with artless surprise. “Mr. Fraser," said the girl, redden- g with anger, :‘xjrill you please un~£ L‘LA; I epeat the question, side her for some E 204 s -V‘. “AV nuy‘. gun'- _ within their own fold. The organiza- tion of the Canadian Chaplain service, '. as a whole, guards the interests of each communion, and guards them imâ€" i{pal-’cially. I have seen an energetic 1 young Jewish rabbi coming to a canon of the Church of England for assist» : ance to enable him more efiectiveiy to minister to his scattered Hebrew flock. All rivalries are strictly elim~ inated, except the high 1'iValry of zeal, self-sacrifice and courage. ‘ It is not, by any means, to matters spiritual alone that the tireless enezu gies of the C.C.S. are devoted. The Service looks after the comfort, re- creation and entertainment of the troops, by means of a highly-organizâ€" ed system of soldiers’ institutes, can- teens and cinema shows, which keep them out of mischief m~ lmnrn/inm Am. are oific 21 G Lh.‘ ~rv . lain Service has 5 so They Do Not Confine Their Services to Spiritual Needs of Troops, Writing on the work of the Cana- dian chaplains in Franca, Capt. Chas. G. D. Roberts sends an article to the Canadian Minister of Militia, in part as follows:â€" The work of the Canadian Chap- been so successful, rich in results, and conducted along such broadly human lines, that it is impossible to do it anything ap; proaching justice within the space of a newspaper article. The cement of the whole structure has been a unity of purpose and a harmony in effort which are a constant influence for good among our men, and which may« well serve as an example to the' ' in a dry place. padres was wounded while rescuing rAustralian Wounded at Mouquet Farm, iSuifice to say that three C.M.G.’s and .five Military Crosses have been awarded amoong the padres, while many more such honors have been am- ply deserved. It is significant to note that of the thirty padres who left Canada with our first contingent in September, 1914, there are new only nine remaining in the field. Save the Wood ashes and keep them They are a splendid fertilizer. THREE VITAL UEBTIONS Are you full of enemy VH3 force. and amoral ichurches at large. The representatives. of each church or creed are supreme; ._."¢L:,_ u, - cod balm? Do you imaw Ill“ and n l ._ to the lonndatlon of good bald: z $aln$£££ ‘ > M o T “No,” said Fraser, doggedly. I “A gentleman would not have to I. have half so much said to him," said I» Poppy, trembling. . “We”, thank God, I'm not a gentle- jwman,” said Frgse}; calmly: I “in v 1. , “No right at all,” said Fraser, cheerfully, “but I’m going to do it, If you’ve left the Wheelers, where are you going?” Miss Tyrell, gazing straight in from: of her, made no reply. “Won't you tell he '1” persisted the other. I “If I had a father or a brother you would not behave like this,” said the girl. “If you had a father or a brother they would do it instead,” said Fraser, gently; “it’s just because you've got nobody else that I’m looking after you." CHAPLAINS BRAVE WORKERS the deY-stand the?! “N0.” said Fraspr, Ana Pop y, in a quiet voice. “ didn’t understmxd Mrs just now,” said Fraser. “I don’t mind my calling?” “011, no,” said the girl; often as you like, but this ev: busy. Come thnnrrnnr ” ion and entertainme s, by means of a big: stem of soldiers’ ins“. and cinema shows, out of mischief or In the “I just wanted a few words w Miss Tyrell,” said Fraser, 50: breathleSSIy ., - ..... O, “mu. she heard hurrying her. _‘_ ,. _.., “V. in»: ya“ eyes burmng, qmckened her .LA 1 I ‘ “Good-h ed, and, v: thing was off in pure Fraser looked at Mrs. Wheeler in perplexiéy, then, jumping up sudden- ly as Poppy passed the window, he crgised‘to the door. The girl’s eyes on Fraser. The bye, and, opening the, street. “Go5d-bye,” said Mrs. the same way that a : Woman would have said dance." hausted he sat glancing uncomfort- ably round the littered room, painfully conscious that Mrs. Wheeler was re- garding him with a glance that was at once hostile and ixnpatient. While he was wondering whether Miss Tyrell had gone upstairs for a permanency he heard her step on the stairs, an directly afterwards she appeared at‘ the door with her hat and jacket on. 1 “Good-bye, Mrs. Wheeler,” she said,( hgusted f In pursuit. Poppy Tyrell er10( tren (To be continued) pl‘ am going on business." bye, MrsTWheeIer," he shout~ vaguely conscious that some- |s \yrong somewhere, dashed :ntertainment of the as of a highly-organiz- )1diers’ institutes, can- xa shows, which keep ;chief or boredom dur- when they come back [es to the rest camns‘ :-1’s eyes rested for a moment ~ Then she bade him goodâ€" ‘opening the door, passed into "'J L1H: IHJ'lllaS‘ arrow as is the andsome profit, fho mph chad“ , hey facg pale and her merely d the a _,- .quLJ‘ u: that. a. _f1jé§:spgaking seem affee Mrsx Wheeler, in ned her pace as bot-steps behind y nomin- accounts Paymas~ afone ? camps ~not ight, “Goo‘d Wiifi‘i “call as with you omewhat 9n gher ééaf .VV7.- "‘4 nuâ€" “ BLUVI LIGIHE the seat. back and hood are made of Ian inches high, 1181: the N ht size for the i will be prou to own t 1- lovely Doll 3 Just send us vour name and add.â€" send you 80 new ages of beautiful. Post Card: cents a Du 12x16 Inc)- graph Plot] each. “(he This lovely Canadlan Doll is 16 inches lust llke the picture. She has Jointed m‘n'. natural looking head, hands nd feet. 31' dress Wlth lace and ribbon tr mmlnge, ‘LThe Dqll Carrlgge has a steal trams- m said Ffee Prize to Qifis But it is when a battle is on that the Church militant peculiarly justi- fies its title. Where the wounded and dead are falling, there you will find the “padres.” They are by no means confining themselves to their spiritual functions. They are helping and in- spiring the stretcher-bearers, the am- bulance men, the surgeons. Their activities are limited only by the needs 1 of the situation. For instance, dur. ing the second battle of Ypres the] padres in different quarters of 1 the battlefield organized voluntary} stretcher-bearer parties, guided them up into No Man’s Land, and worked with them night after night in findâ€" ing and bringing out the wounded. In this task one of the padres was taken prisoner. At the Somme, too, one of the padres organized a rescue. party, led it up under deadly shell}l fire, and brought back ten wounded, men who had been lying in a trench; The trench was one' for four days. cut of? from our lines and occupied in part by the Germans. Another of our : padres was wounded while rescuing Australian wounded at Mouquet Farm. lSuifice to say that three C.M.G.’s and lfive Military Crosses have been 1 i ,‘____x,‘ ‘ awarded amoong the padre many more such honors have ply deserved. It is significax that of the thirty padres Canada with our first contil A: :u Dawning for the men who ing‘ the trenches. AFTER MEALS TAKE 1 Beautiful Doll and no you full of enemy “if! {Starfish-:05": {cod hunk? Do you how that apood diaeulon n the loundntion ol good hum” ulna and on» ._.~___> _~.._.__._ “~77 ‘0” nuts“, or direct on race! I of pn‘ce, SO: much an Ih- mullet. Afi. VVHH'B & (I L It is significant to note thirty padres who left 1 our first contingent in 59 St. Peter Street, Montreal. The Gteatest Relief Work in 1-1 -â€"if we could watch the thousands of emaciated children who are fed at the schools by the Belgian Relief Commission ~-â€"ii what they are enduring, and their desperate need Were clear and vivid to us, instead of unreal and overseas -â€"then the great hearts of Canedians would he moved. and there would be no trouble in raising several times our present contributions to the Belgian Relief Fund. Can we bring the urgent need of the hungry Belgian mothers and children home to YOU? Can we enlist YOUR active sympathy for those whoae very lives depend on [he prompt and continued help of people like yourself? Send our subscriptions weeltly. monthly or in one lump sum to ocal or Provincial Committees. or SEND CHEQUES PAYABLE T0 TREASURER 'ho are entering or leav- vâ€"if the heavily-charged electric wires, Illaat people into a Workless and almost loodleas along our frontier -â€"-if instead of reading of Belgian sufferings ‘ ~ the pitiful tales from the lips of escaped victix -â€"if we could see the long and launeg brca. people as intelligent and once as prospex comfortable as ourselves “Next-Door ” T0 Canada DEPT. 137. .rv-u ffiéhda and them to :91 you the Don All charges p send an the also ust as 7 _-~‘. "NW . trhfimlnga. steel frame and mad; of leathers Write 3 wounded and you will find 3 by no means their spiritual fiYRUfi. v. puns, ave. nnu MAN. Warn: :9: Co. Luann MOTHEE Doll Carriage '0') V fl y.v-â€"-.-. nuua. ulul pea "16 Workless and almost foodiess land. ran u! lmg oi Belgian sufferings we heard am the lips of escaped victims the long. and hungry bread-lines of earn :s at 10 they are money r by mail 'epald. a D011 Ca and $1.00. The in!!! Lon 16 cc ). an'zm Cnu Saree: We“ (all find kooks "Why," replied her hush congratutated me very heal deed, Sir Richard Lucre to} when I sat down he said to was the best thing 1 had ev Richard ’! " A local magnate, who rarely m a set speech. was asked to deIiVe. oration at a war fund gathering which he had liberally subscri When he returned home his wife quired: sell 53;} or 10 Send US you. W9 Send you th: W’hen 801d sen $3M? "031 the or This splendid Karla Fire Cannon shoots ten wood bulets Just like tug real Machine Guns, If you will sell 3_ 13/ 12x16 inch colored Oilograph Pictured at 10 cents euh. We, will send you, with. all charges Drepfild, this Rapid Fm Cannon. 1 supply of bullets, and Four Soldier targets. ox Indication. Moths: herbal malady wd toni prmsion in “crunch and cheat non-lifmion. headschc dizzin 2! Ind. annoy. MgtheqSeiflcl' RONTO. How was yo 8.1m ‘els. and It is 2‘! “my 2m Earl-Jag; FREE TO BOYS HOMER-WARREN CO. 0110' When He Sat Down Dem. 131.: as prosperous and 3’08 1' nan a and web and chegt alter eating. with admin: dizzmess a Moths: Sam-1'. 31,153 “1'3 3] Historyo 1r w... um, un. tho mm c. will cure you, her husband, “they Very heartily. In- Lucre told me Hun 5 Toronto. 1. Mammal ad ever dc peech en the gathering to Su bscri bed. his Wife in- arch} makes WES“ gdrdresa my} 1 me that himself it me: It vec

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