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v lurmaan wbbir vty j wsfisiw t the actonfree press thursday august 11 193 the human totfch rtbo touch of human hands that to the boon wo ask star groping day by day along the atopy way we heed the comrade heaft that understands and the warmth the living warmth ot human hands the touch ot human hands not vain unthinking words nor that cold charity which shuns our misery we seek ft loyal friend who understands and the warmth the pulsing warmth of human hands the touch of human hands l such eareas was in him who walked in galilee beside the silver- sea we need a patient guide who understands and the warmth the loving warmth oflhuman hands menuhints recipes for new and novel dishes household ideas and sug fob thirsty children by anne schuyler let the children enjoy refreshing cold beverages daring the dog days their active little bodies require moisture the same as a rapidly growing plant choose beverages carefully however seeing that all ingredients are healthful jprultadea end chocolata milks are very beneficial tine fruit is rich in minerals and vrta- mlns the sugar furnishes quickenergy and adds to the food value here is a trio of summer drinks very beneficial to children chocolate mtik cup cocoa j 1 cup cold water 2 cups sugar s 2 teaspoons vanilla mix cocoa and sugar together stir in water boil gently for three minutes add vanilla cool pour into jar for use as heeded sealing tight with a rubber ring to each glass of cold milk add two tablespoons of the chocolate- syrup and stir ox shake well summer apeleade a rather unusual but exceedingly pleas ing drink has apple juice as a base try it next time the children are entertaining their friends wash apples and djceusmg the entire apple cook with enough water to cover strain through a cloth and add one cup sugar for each cup of juice thus obtain ed dissolve sugar in the juice and cool pill glasses half full of this apple syrup add to each glass the juice ol half a lemon and fill up with ice and water raspberry shrub raspberry shrub is anoldtlme favor ite which deserves to be served more frequently it can be made and kept ready for use tquarfcragpberr jui 1 cup cold water 1 cup sugar juice of 2 lemons boil the rind of onefourth of a lemon with the sugar and the water until the syrup coats a spoon remove the rind as soon as the syrup is taken from the stove cool the syrup and add the lemon juice and the raspberry juice chill the shrub on ice before serving it editors notethe fallowing story la contributed to the free press columns by a writer whose name is familiar with many actonians and it is indeed a pleasure we have in publishing the story is a true one with the names changed and gives a faint idea of what many mothers have borne patiently as a result of the great war mrs northcote had been a widow for many years her son edgar was her only child and such a comfort to her hewas eighteenyears of age when the gteat war broke out nothing would hold him when the call for volunteers came mrs northcote like all good mothers dreaded to see him go but felt a secret pride over his enthusiasm to do his bit then came the goodbye that gave the heart strings of each one- a great wrench edgar was surrounded by an eager excited crowd while the mother felt the home life so lonely soon letters began- to come and each one so full of interest that it made a pleasant break in the monotony of her life they were not long being answer ed and all through the war this devotion lasted mrs- northcote spared neither money or work in sending her boy just the things she knew he liked iff his parcels but as was often- the case the parcels did not reach their destination when ever a great wave of loneliness would overwhelm her nothing seemed so sobth- tog as reading over the treasured letters then she would wonder how he had spent each day and night trying to imagine her boy wading in mud and mire midst pests of rats and vermin needing sleep and rest and good food when she tetired at night she always looked at his empty bed and said to herself oh if edgar could have even one nights test and comfefsuch as he was used to then the silent heart felt prayer ascended asking god to shield her boy and return him safely to her who could blame that dear mother if the unbidden tears would toll down her cheeks then latterly there was always the cheerful- promise that the war would soon be over aid they would be enjoying the old happy life again thus encouraged mrs northcote was layingplans lor the future later when the armistice was signed and the joyful news spread that the boys would soon be home her heart seemed to go by leaps and bounds soon various contingents began to arrive and there was the anxiety of meeting the fruttades for guests by betty barclay pruitades or punches are papular these days online lawn the porch and even inside the home vary them and you j trill add to your reputation as a hostess the sugar called for in drinks of this kind is a quickenergy food that will holster up a lagging system quickly on a hot day try these recipes fruitade the list of fruit juices suitable for cool drinks is almost endless but orange and lemon juice are always favorites to the following basic recipe may be added in any preferred proportion the sweet ened juice of raspberries pineapple cheeries or grapes juice of 2 oranges juice of i lemon 6 tablespoons sugar 3 cups water addsugar to fruit juice and stir until dissolves add cold water and serve rasberry punch 1 cup raspberries 1 cup currants 1 lemon 1 pint boiling water 1 cup sugar 1 cuptea crush fruit and strain through a cloth without taking the pulp from the cloth put it into another dish and pour the boiling water over it drain off but i do not squeeze or it will be muddy add the sugar to the liquid and stir until it is dissolved cool thoroughly before add ing the fruit juice and tea persian balm invaluable to the whole family to themother a flawless- aid to loveliness to the child- a soothing iieaung balm and to the father a splendid hair fixative and cooling shav ing lotion persian balm tones and re freshes the skin makes hands delight fully soft and white indispensable to dainty women a little gentle rubbing and it is absorbed by the tissues making the skin truly roseleaf in texture toujoubs la poutesse ifji ii i so the groomtobe failed to show lmols church fepwi 6ut toe sent his regrets various tralnsrbut each day arrived- without any news of edgar his name had not been on the bulletin issued at the station so many mothers were clasping their sons in a fond embrace but her arms were empty why why why was it he had failed her at this critical time so many were saying hasnt edgar arrived yet or hasnt he sent yoii a wire how strange 1 mrs northcote tried so hard to bebrave and control her feelings but sleep seemed cut of the question and ali the delicious food she had prepared with such loving care and buoyant spirits remained un- tasted she walked the floor in agony of mind and prayed that her boy might be spared toteturri to her yet then a friend who knew her well was on hand when the official message came he said my wife and i will be with her when it is delivered she must not be alone in her sorrow for her heart will almost break when the message came mrs northcote opened it quickly and read the startling news that her son was listed among the missing ones it was a severe shock and her friends re mained with her for awhile through her tears she smiled and said ill never give him up for good but will keep look ing listening and watching for him day and night i cant believe ho is dead friends were all so kind and sympathiz ed with her she kept her windows light during the darkness and she- was always alert and watching never went away and locked her doors mrs northcote had been a very ardent worker in all good causes but dropped out of many so she would be sure to be at home when edgar came it seemed very touching but they missed her and asked permission for the benevolent soolety workers to hold- their meet ings in her home so she could be in cluded that made a break and was a mutual benefit as the months wore away and no urord came there were doubts expressed of his return little dreaming what the future had in store one of the younger ladles who lived nearby said- to mrs northcote one day would you like to go out to mlmlco with me i often go out to see my girl friend mrs northcote said im afraid it would make me sadder to visit an asylum but olive turton replied sometimes we feel better satisfied with our own lot when we sec a sadder side of life if you will go with me auntie will keep house for you till we get back soon they were on their way and olive was suoh good company that- they reached their destination mthe suburbs of the city almost before they realized it was visiting day they saw olives friend such a nice young woman but just melancholy there were several mild cases which attracted mrs north cote after a little very guardedlyiollvo c- took her to see another patient a young man so thin ancl worn and sad and his hair was partly gray miss turton had seen hlni before and had a secret desire and hope that she dare not express for he and mrs northcote to meet so she said charlie that was the name he went by tve brought a friend with me today to see you he seemed quiet and seemed to be thinking hard mrs northcote looked so earnestly and tenderly at him she asked him if he had any friends he did not answer but walked over to the window looked out and then sobbed aloud and said olj1 if i could only find her they asked who but no reply he turned and watched them after they left mrs northcote sold what a sad face that young man had but olive do you know on account of losing my own boyi i felt so tender over him he is only a shadow but he is somebodys boy and t wish we i could find the one he longs for dont you and there is something that reminds ine of my edgar olive said wouldnt it be fine if we could 1 i believe we may find a clue if we continue our visits when- they went again mrs north cote took some of edgars favorite cakes and other treats charlie dig not make quite so strange several times ohve saw him give her very searching looks and then sigh he ate the cakes and then went to the window and stood look ing out they felt they must go so they went over to him and said could we help find her for you he held his head and said ix you could only get word to herlt would not be so bad but that was all they could find out his face haunted mrs northcote and she was quite eager to accompany olive the next visiting day edgar used to play the mouth organ wonderfully so she slipped it in her bag sometimes a wild thrill of joy would go through her but ere it developed she would find herself saying no it cannot be him lor they dont really look alike yet something seemed to draw tier to him after he had partaken of the dainties she brought to tempt his appetite she felt glad for he was so wasted they had talked with the doctor about him and learned that he had been shell shocked and later found in some deserted place nearly dead f rom exposureand his mind impaired his identity seemed to be lost and he was brought back and placed theret to hopes hismembry would return so he could foe restored after they had been there a little while mrs northcote said tk you like music and then continued i once had a nice boy but hewent to the war and never came back and he used to make wonderful music with this mouth organ his eyes shone he reached for it so eagerly and played piece after piece just as edgar used to play mrs north cote and olive were spellbound when he finished he put it in his pocket look ed at them and said she used to like me to play for her they did not want to getrhlm excited they- promised to come again but what a medley of thoughts they both had not all express ed they were both having deep thoughts on their way home olive let her aunt susie into the secret but only the three shared the doubts and fears next visiting daycharlle seemed rather pleased to see them mrs northcote wore a long coat and under it she wore a dress that edgar always admired she took dff her hat and let olive do most of the talking then shedrew from her handbag a photo of herself and edgar taken just before he left rather large and very striking and several of them selves taken separately charlie came over to her and stood beside her looked at them several times and smiled then held his head and said well ill be glggercd if that aint like her then looking at mrs northcote he said you look like her too then mrs northcote said your name is edgar northcote isnt it i am your mother that you lost and now here we are together again ive been waiting a long time for you would you like o come home with me he replied you have been very kind to me but i cant leave these people theynced help and im no shirker mrs northcote was disappointed but yet she felt sure he was her son though so changed but her hopes were strong they spoke to the physician in charge and he said keep calm tor i can see the cloudy condition of his memory is changing see how he is the next time you come ill watch the case closely with interest that night when the doctor called edgar seemed more cheerful and played the mouth organ for him marvellously then he said i had visitors today and i know them but i dont know who they are say doctor i had a good mother once but i lost her and i dont know how or where but id give any thing to find her cant you help me that was the first time he had ever used the word mother to anyone and it was a clue to go by so the doctor salci suro il help you and mighty quick if i get a chance as soon as the doors were open next time to visitors mrs northcote and olive were on hand the doctor was watching for them and took them in and said here is your friend miss turton to see again edgar and here is the dear mother you lost i just found her then mrs northcote advanced and put her arms around him and cuddled her face injilsneck 03 she used to do she said edgar dear i am so lonely wont you come home with me edgar turned to the doctor arp you sure this is my own mother for she looks different tomei his mother smiled through her tears and said we aro both changed i guess but yon and i will be so happy together edgar said all tight then 111 go with you for awhile but if you need me doctor to help you in any way just send word and you will find me in line ready for action so edgar went with them quietly had very little to say and seemed nervous olives aunt was overjoyed when she saw the trio coming home mrs northcote insisted on olive and her aunt sharing the first meal with them as they had proved themselves such loyal friends they all noted every look and move of edgarandwere so glad to see him enjoy the meal afterward they had some music olive playing the pieces his mother chose he said very little but there was a faraway look hi his eyes and he seemed- to listen attentively the visitors jeft early and as edgar seemed very tired they retired early when mrs- northcote showed edgar to his room just across -irjm- hers he said you havebeen very kind to me you are so much like the mother i lost she kissed him goodnight and sald- edgar im going to be a teal mother to you im lonely and need you during the night a fire was raging near them and edgar was preparing to go but his mother feared for him he saldduty called and he must go there was great excitement as usual an old man was missing and heedless of all danger edgar rushed to the rescue just as they were coming out toward a window the floor collapsed and the two were found pinned beneath the burning embers firemen through heroic efforts lescued them they were unconscious but escaped with a f eiw bums each one was borne to their homes but revived quickly late in the morning edgar awoke and was just coming out of the bathroom partly dressed when his mother met him in the hall and noticed the familiar birthmark just below his shirt band theifshe knew without doubt that she had her own dear boy again when edgar came down to breakfast he- was smiling and looked so cheerful and came over and kissed his mother rubbed his hands together and said well liother its good to be home again the place looks so natural the shock of the night previous had counteracted the shell shock and his mind was per fectly clear again fancy the joy in his mothers heart olive made an excuse over before dinner to know how things were as they had heard of edgars close call at the fire she could hardly believe her ears or her eyes as he conversed upon various subjects with such ease mrs northcote sailed her to another room and said that she would always feel as though ohve was a link between them mrs northcote said if it had not been for your keen perception and tact we might never have been to gether so the friendship was strongly cemented and lasted for a lifetime edgar gradually grew stronger and happier these four friends took a world of comfort together the older ones each so fond of their own loved to see the younger couple enjoying the hours spent together edgar took up his former studies for chdlenglneeringjriireeyears passed happily away 4111 he was through olive was busy filling her hope chest with nice things there was plenty of money on both sides of the house six weeks after the engagement of edgar northcote arid olive turton there was an elaborate church wedding followed by a lengthy honeymoon then this young couple returned to their home town and were a great comfort to their friends v nvy envy u ah underhanded way of own ing up- to our deficiencies we are en vious of the people who aire more talen ted than we are more popular more suocesssful when a homely girl savage ly criticizes pretty one when ah un popular young fellow goes out of his way to sneer at one who is popular every one understands the reason it is simply an acknowledgement of their own lacks when we find ourselves feeling bitter toward one of our popular acquaintances when the praise ot another makes us feel uncomfortable and unhappy just re member that this is an acknowledgement of bur inferiority better stay on the job these days m31 never usqd to make no fuss about the kind of pole er bait er weather neither hed just say i got to catch a mess today antoward the creek youd see him slide a whlstlin soft and walkin wide i says one day to hi says i how do you always catch em hi he gave his bait another swish in an chucklln says i just keep flshin questions as fillers some young people ask questions and then do not listen to the answers the reason they do not listen is that they are hot interested they merely ask ques- ttonaeokeep the conversation going while the answer is being given they are hard at work thinking up another question unluckily it is generally ap parent when questions arfc merely fill ers arid most people resent the ques tions which are asked without interest and the necessity of giving answers to wtiich ho one listens it is not neces sary that conversation should be pro found pr brilliant but it is necessairy that the people who take part should be interested canadas pure bred live stock in a report to the minister of agricul- culture a p macvannel chief registra tion officer states that a total of 89700 certificates for canadian biire bred live stock were issued during- the fiscally ear- ending march 31 1932 these weremadel up as follows cattle 33288 horses 1734 sheep 13330 swine 10139 foxes 21895 dogs 7380 poultry 1811 and goats 123 business directory medical dr j a mqniven physician and sarteoa office and remdencecotner bovw avenue and elgin street legal phone no 22 p 6 box harold nash farmer m a barruter solicitor notary pjiblle cowvetaneei eta ferryman block actonoot money lent on mortgaabs hours 930 a m to 500 p m saturdays 1200 oilock millers worm powders are a pleasant medicine for wormlrifestcd children and they will takelt without objection when dlieotloris are followed it will not injure the most delicate child as there is noth ing of an injurious nature in its com position they will speedily rid n ohllcl of worms and restore the health of the little sufferers whose vitality has become impaired by the attacks of these internal pests may you grow younger as yott grow older iy arthur b rhlnow iyouth is the most glorious thing in life but it is wasted on young people george bernard shaw sclntllatcd the other day and we could almost see the sparkle in his eye when we r this irish bull in other words only they enjoy youth who remain youhg until they are old enough to apprecltc it the early years of life geincrally called youth aro not the best time of life as has been so often proclaimed try to look back upon your life between fifteen and twentyone without the romantic hues that retros pect likes to spread oyer the past and you will admit that you were racked with many cares cares that look silly now but were very real at the time the headaches and heartaches caused by capricious cupld alone drove many a youth and maiden to tears and sleepless nights no youth is not the best time of life just as little as the blossom porlod is the best season ot the tree when the tree bears fruit it is mot glorious we ad mire the blossoms but we live oh the fruit and when we begin to do things worthy of ourselves when- we become a blessing to others and not just something pretty to be admired then it is that life yields the greatest satlsfaclon but youth is the best time to prepare for the jaest tlmti work hard live clean sleep well enjoy wholesome fun and sport keep a window open toward heaven and you will develop the vigor to enjoy the best time of life with zest the trouble with many young people is that they want to taste all of life in a few years with the result that they eat unripe fruit and get sick of life western fair london ontario september 12 to 17 1932 the tinker and tailor and candlestickmaker will all be at the western fair with their wares on display be sure you visit western ontarios own exhibition where yon will see the latest trend in agriculture and manufacturing stellar grandstand attractions horse show music midway dog show 40000 in prizes and attractions j h saunders president w d jackson secretary entries close september first ii kenneth mlangdon barrister solicitor notary pnblu offices actono georgetown over t seynucks cafe main street fl for appointments phone acton georgetown 88 office hours acton tuesday thursday 115 p m to 530 p m togs on request dental a i buchanan d el 8 dental surgeon office in lelshman blade hours- 9 a m until a p ru by appointment gas for extractions closed all day wednesday phone 148 p w pearen d d s l p dental surgeon successor to late dr j st ball phone 29 mo street acton miscellaneous francis nunan bookbinder account books of all kinds mads to order- periodicals of every description carefully bound ruling neatly and promptly done wyndham street guelph oat over williams store watchmaker jeweller jvh jordan georgetown expert repairs prompt serrice- we have for years been doing repairs for other jewellers across canada sa are quite capable of doing yours church organ tuning and repairs emergency adjustments or yearly maintenance service at reasonable cost leonard downey 503 royal bank building toronto ontario waverly 6281 artoo well play tennis all riithvfriends in the city felt sorry for her when she married dick and settled down in a small town thirty miles out they soon found however that ruth had lawns and flowers lout evening rales on stationidsta tion calls begin 700 pm still lower night rales at 830 pm which made city apartments seem very stuffy indeed now they welcome a chance to run out and ruth is never lonely- the telephone is the connecting link it is quick easy to use and costs only a few cents to call the city j cadesky optometrist will visit acton on mon september 12 h anyone suffering from eyestrain defective vision or headache should not miss the opportunity of consulting this eyesight specialist appointments may be made- with mr a t brown druggist consultation free oitlce hoars 9 a m till 4 ps m our 25th anniversary celebration a great success we are continuing our anniver sary discount until the end of the month we are pleased that so many of our older patrons were able to take advantage f this un usual offer and celebrate with us our 25th anniversary onethird otet tjnthi july 30th a d savage registered optometrist by government examination savagesbuilding guelph i l plinm mniw voters list 1932 municipality of the township op nassagaweya notice is hereby given that have transmitted or delivered to the persons mentioned in sec 12 of the ontario voters list act the copies required by said section to be so transmitted or delivered of the list made pursuant to said act of all persons appearing by the last revised assessment roll of the said municipality to be entitled to vote in the said municipality at elections for members of the legislative assembly and at municipal elections and that the said list was first posted up in my office in nassagaweya on the 30th day of july 1932 and remains there for inspection and i hereby call upon all voters to take immediate proceedings to have any errors or omissions corrected according to law dated this 30th day of jul 1933 john marsballr 53 clerk of said mxmlclnajlj