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FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE NINE By T.C. VALLEY OF NO ECHO Bridges wi not rest until he was certain you were dead." Suddenly Keith understood. Ar- den was afraid of Marrable's gang-- afraid that they would interfere with his business, whatever it was. He spoke up sharply. "If you can spare a canoe, Mr. Arden, and food for a couple of days, I will go straight back down river. Then you will not be embar- rassed by my presence." To The Secret Valley Grace started up. "You are entirely mistaken, Mr. Marlow. My father has no such thought in his mind." She turned to her father. "Tell him, dad. Make him understand." "Grace is right, Mr. Marlow." Ar- den said quickly. "I should not dream of letting you return alone, especially in your present condition. in any case we could not spare a canoe for there are four of us as well as the stores which Gil and Indian Jim have brought." Keith was perfectly certain that Arden was talking merely to please Grace and that actually he was des- .perately anxious to be rid of his guest. On the other hand, it was probably true that he could not spare a canoe, He made the only possible answer. "I apologize if I mistook your , Mr. Arden. But I should be extremely sorry if I was the cause of running you and your daughter into danger. How would it be if I remained here while you re- turn to--wherever you are going. I could watch the river and prevent any of these villains passing, and later you could send a canoe for me." It was plain that this suggestion appealed to Arden, but Grace spoke. "Nonsense, Mr, Marlow! You will come back with us to the Valley, and Indian Jim will go back with you. He was hired only to help Gil with the stores." Keith looked at Arden. He could clearly see that he was upset and anxious, But Arden could not well object to his daughter's decision. "Grace is right," he said. "That will be the best plan. Now we had better turn in. We must be away as early as possible in the morning. With Mr. Marlow to help, we need not wait for Gil's wrist to heal." Even if partly crippled, Gil was competent as ever. He provided Keith with a sack stuffed with grass as mattress, and under a couple of blankets Keith had an excellent night's rest and woke, feeling a new man. The party ate their breakfast by firelight and the sun had mot yet risen when they started up stream. Grace, her father and Gil were in one canoe, while Keith and Indian Jim took charge of the other, which held the stores. The Indian was a silent man. but knew his job, ard now that Keith had got back his strength, the two managed the lad- en canoe easily enough. The river here was wider, but more shallow than lower down; the current was not so swift, and the only danger was from the rocks, which here and there were dangerously near the surface, As the morning went on the scen- ery began to change. The cliffs, though still high, were more broken. Here and there patches of grass and low bushes grew in the clefts. Far to the North-East Keith caught a glimpse of snowy summits floating like clouds against the blue sky. These, he felt sure. must be the boundaries of this secret Valley, and a thrill ran through him at the thought that before long he would set eyes on this unknown land. "Canoe Coming" Midday came and Arden turned his canoe and drove it into a small side stream. Keith followed and was tying up at the mouth but Arden called to him to push in further. He did so without comment and climb- ed out on to a rock terrace which was hidden from the main stream. Paddling for hours on end is a cramping business and Keith was grateful to stretch his legs, but Gil, Grace and Indian Jim wasted no time in setting out a meal and with- in a very few minutes dinner was ready. - "How long before we get to the Valley?" Keith asked Grace. "Two days if the river does not rise again," she told him. "And who is this man they call The Tamer'?" he inquired. Grace gave him a curious look. "You have heard of him?" she asked quickly. han = Spoke of him, I take it a sort of Grey id Grace nodded. om? "You can take it that he is something of that sort. But I can't talk about him, he doesn't like it." Keith's eyebrows rose a little, This was getting "curiouser and curious- er". Was this mysterious vallew dweller merely a hermit or had he some more sinister reason for refus- ing to be known or talked about? Was it possible that he had some- thing to do with Marrable and Co.? While Keith was pondering over this problem Arden spoke. "You said, Mr, Marlow, that you destroyed a plane belonging to this man Wing. How long ago was this?" "About three weeks. The men were trying to méchine-gun us, and Wil- son, with a lucky shot, killed the pilot and the 'plane crashed." Ar- den nodded. . "Do you know if he has a second 'plane?" was his next question. "I don't know, but on the whole 1 should rather think not or he would have used it to find out whether I was alive or dead." Arden looked distinctly relieved and they finished their meal in silence. Keith noticed that Gil, who had climbed the rocks above the shelf on which they sat. Keith was help- ing Grace to wash the dishes when Gil came rapidly back. He spoke to Arden. "Canoe, she come. Three men, They have guns." Arden's face went grim. "lI knew it," he muttered, and snatched up his rifle. "These are some of your friends, Marlow," he added bitterly. "We must stop them. They can't be allowed to reach the Valley." The character in this story are en- tirely imaginary. No reference is in- tended to any living person or to any public or private company. (Copyright: Publishing Arrange- ment with N.F.L.) Council Calls Tenders For Flintoff Bridge Darlington Council met July 3 with the members all present. Mr. Rogers complained of the condition of the road leading to his place. The Road Superintendent will re- lieve the situation. Mr. Holt ad- vised council that he could supply snow fence for later fall delivery. Ewart Marston presented blue prints and specifications for a bridge known as the Flintoff Bridge. Council engaged C. C. Parker, con- sulting engineer, to look after the construction of the Flintoff Bridge, and also advertise for tenders. A delegation from the Women's Institute, Hampton, visited the council regarding the Park Com- mission, and suggested that Gor- don Wilbur and Lewis Trull be ap- pointed on the Park Commission with the Reeve. Lewis Trull pre- pared a list of articles needed and repairs required to the amount of $300, Women's Institute Represent- ative on the Park Commission will be Mrs. E. H. Cole, president. Coun- cil donated $200 to the Park Com- mission for repairs to be made in the Park, Road Superintendent read letter from Miss Apha Hodgins re side road to Spry farm, west of Ennis. killen, also a letter from D. D. Bar- ton, asking that something be done to fix his road at lake and at the farm. The following bills. were ordered paid: Toronto Stationery, supplies, $8.76; F. L. Byam, relief, $17.71; City of Oshawa, relief, $37.43; Claude Smith $21.25; Mrs. M. Hunt, house- keeper, $35; J. D. Hogarth, June salary $137.50; excise and postage $4; Bruce Yeo, work in park, $8; Ray Dilling, auditing fees $100; Bell Telephone Co. $5.39. Meeting adjourned to meet Aug- ust 7 at 7.30 pm. Prospect B. M. HOLLIDAY Correspondent Prospect, July 17--Mrs. B. Rie- gel and family have returned to their home, Buffalo, N.Y. having spent a week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tummonds. Mr. and Mrs. M. Roberts, Mrs. Blackman and Carol, Toronto, and Mrs. Gordon Maas, and eBatrice Marie, Hamilton, are spending a few days with Mrs. Maas' parents, Mr, and Mrs. Durlam. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holtby and son John, Welland. have returned to our community, at present living under the parental roof of Mr, and Mrs. E. Holtby, 'until his newly pur- chased home is available, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Carmichael have returned from their holiday at Mr, Carmichael's sister, Mrs. Wich- man, Gravenhurst, Miss Lenora Devitt, Mr. L. Devitt, Mr. Bob Smith. of Blackstock; Miss M. Vickery, were week-end guests at Mr. and Mrs. Les Beacock's. All attended the Orange Walk at Port Hope on Saturday, July 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holtby have returned from their holiday at Pat- terson-Kaye lodge, Muskoka. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster and family, Toronto, at Mrs. G. Webster's, during the week. . Mrs. Frank Vernon, New Market, at' Mrs. Munroe's. for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs, J. Raimant and Lois May, Peterborough, at Mr. Howard Martyn's, for the week-end. Church service on Sunday. July 20th: 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 11 am. : BLACK BASS MENU Black bass sometimes eat rats and snakes. Will Remain BRAMLEY ioror sas SATURDAY July 19 to 26 for STAFF HOLIDAYS Reopening MONDAY July 28 Closed from eaten quickly, -had left them and | Epso: 4 New Members Are Received At Columbus Church MARY M. DYER C ndent Columbus, Ont., July 17 -- Sacra- ment was observed in the Church on Sunday morning. During the Service four new members were re- ceived» Miss Margaret Ratcliffe, Miss Betty Groat, and Mr. Alan Scott by profession of faith and Mrs. Stanley Grills by letter. The weather was pretty warm but with the blower on the furnace going the Church was very comfortable, Mr. 8. Webber and Mr. R. Hancock sang a uet. Mrs. Jimmie Hare of Oshawa has | t been spending a week's holidays with Miss Dorothy Miller. Mrs: Earl Squelch spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Christie, m. Mrs. Frank Simpson (nee Marg. aret Gimblett) is in the Oshawa Hospital where we hope her health will soon be restored. 'Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Richardson, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson and Miss Alma Rich. ardson, Whitby, were tea guests of Mr, and Mrs. A, McKenzie on Sat- urday. Mr. William Dyer is celebrating his seventy-fifth birthday today, Thursday, and will be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer, Oshawa, for supper. Little Miss Catharine Hancock is in the hospital in Oshawa. We hope she will soon be able to be with her little playmates again. Mr, and Mrs. George McKenzie and children have been spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McKenzie. Mr, and Mrs. H. McBride, Tor- onto, and Mr. Will Ashton, Camp- bellford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Lane an Saturday. The pea-viner is in full swing these days and from all appear. ances the men are having a pretty warm job. Little Miss Carol Nesbitt and Jim- mie spent a day with their aunt Peggy in Port Perry this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Lane are motor- ing to Stratford to visit Mr. and Mrs. Crozier over the week-end. Pat. sy will return with them. Tells Of Call To Mission Work L. M. LUKE Correspondent Raglan, July 17--Rev. A. Lawton, who was in charge of the service at o * church last Sunday, gave a very interesting address on the topic of his call to the mission field. He raid we all have a call to do something in the service of God. It is not for us to think of reasons for not obeying the call, but to con- sider the reasons for accepting the call. God does not call men to do physically, mentally or spiritually. Don't forget church and Sunday Senso next Sunday at the usual e. Mrs. A. Slute accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Slute to attend the Orange Walk at Port Hope last Saturday. Mrs. Barnard has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. A, McEachern, at Parry Sound the last two weeks. Mrs, J. Latimer visited friends in Toronto Sunday and Monday. Mrs. J. Weatherhogg is visiting her sister Mrs. R. Squelch. . Mr. and Mrs. John Hodgson and daughter Jean of Caron, Sask. vis- ited their aunt Mrs, Kellington and cousins on Monday. Mrs. J. Hall and son rf Oshawa spent last week visiting her father Oliver Hubbard. Olive Bright is in Oshawa General Hospital, We hope she will soon be well. Mrs, J. McKenzie has been en- gaged to teach at Raglan public school for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. G. Corner, Evelyn, Doris and Harold were at Wasaga Beach several days last week. Although the weatherman has been predicting thunder showers for several days, this locality has not had one yet. The farmers are hav. ing a fine chance' to get the haying done. "VANCOUVER ROAD" Richmond, England -- (CP)--The council of this Royal Borough has decided to name a road at adjoining Petersham, "Vancouver Road", com- memorating Captain John Vancouv- er, the explorer, who is buried in the Petersham churchyard. work for which they are not fitted 'We regret to report that Mrs. Ontario Facing Serious Lack Of Farm Help Reports from Agricultural Repre- sentatives in nearly every section of old Ontario indicate that the shortage of farm labour has reached very serious proportions, with grave danger that a large part of the abundant hay crop will go to waste unless there is labour available to harvest it. This situation is particu. larly serious this year, because of the certainty of reduced grain crops for feeding purposes, owing to the unfavourable spring weather. On this account, it is of major import. ance that every possible ton of hay be harvested, cured and stored for fall and winter feeding, to supple- ment the smaller amount of grain which will be available. The labour shortage in Ontario has been accentuated this year by the fact that the movement of farm labourers from Western Canada has fallen far short of expectations, and is much less than it has been in the last two years, The numbers com- ing from the west have been far short of the requirements of On. tario farmers, and unless additional help can be secured in the immed- fate future, hundreds of farmers will be unable to harvest their hay and other crops. In view of this serious situation, an urgent appeal is made to all men in the towns and cities with some farm experience, who have time which they can devote to help- ing the farmers with their harvest work. There are thousands of re- tired farmers whose services at this time would be very valuiable in the harvest fields, and to them, es- pecially, an appeal is directed to come forward and take jobs for the harvest season. The same appeal is made to any town or city people who have time to spare, and who would be willing to spend their holidays, or any other available time, as farm workers. Their ser- vices are urgently required and the need is immediate. Any town or city people willing to assist in harvest work can be placed at once by applying to their nearest National Employment Ser- vice office, or to the Agricultural. Representatives in their own coun- ties. Application can also be made to the Ontario Farm Service Force, 9 Richmond Street, Toronto, Tele. phone Adelaide 9461, as that office has a long list of farmers in dire need of help. It is hoped that, in view of the urgency of the situation, there will be a ready response from all who can devote part of their time to this essential work. Don't Want Gifts France Needs Trade Vancouver--(CP)--Canada has been urged by a French journalist to buy more goods from France. Emmanuel Blanc, Paris news- paperman, said here that "one of the greatest aids Canada could of- fer to the French people is a fi balance of trade." : He claims that there is no econ- omic balance between the two countries, explaining that "France buys 43 per cent of her Imports from Canada and can sell only 0.7 per cent to Canada." He said that Frenchmen "do net want gifts." : Frenchmen, he said out, can work and are working. They can pro- duce many things, like wines, lige ueurs, perfumes, chinaware, leathet goods and "splendid dresses." 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