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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNF ONT., AUGUST 16, 1945 The Perfect Thirst Quencher "SALADA S©S® TEA CHRONICLES of GINGER FARM Gwendoline P. Clarke What I have longed to write can now be written. The wheat is in! Yes, that's all I wanted to say--it doesn't sound very exciting does it? But there it is, and I can tell you every sheaf of grain that uoes into the barn is mighty important these *Iays because every farmer is looking at his livestock rather doubtfully right now, wondering if he will have leed enough to winter them, and if not whether there will be a shortage of what he may have to buy. And you people who buy your butter, crtam, milk and eggs, you may yet come to realise why the farmer v\ orried about feed for his livestock. It may be reflected in your milk bottles or in the eggs that you buy--especially However we don't have to worry about wheat. We never* had such a heavy crop. Twenty-one loads off six-acres. What we would have done if son Bob hadn't been home I don't know. Now all three men are complaining about sore backs) and aching limbs--but they have the satisfaction of knowing the wheat is in the barn and not out in the field where right now it would be geting nice and wet as it has been raining since sometime during the night. Many farmers in this county have been glad to take advantage of Farm Commando help from the city, and, according to all reports, the Commando workers have given splendid satisfaction. They work hard, and the farmers work hard, but if you ask me, the hardest Education for Reconstruction oined leoders, lists ond high ocademic ond professional training are needed in all parts of Canada. The University of Western Ontario is devoted to training men and women for leadership and for the duties ond responsibilities of citizen- ' Special Courses: Business Administration for young men who plan a business career; Journalism, a new course for writers who d"esire to enter this fascinating profession. Registration September 22nd, 24th, 25th. For further information regarding scholarships, matriculation requirements, loan funds, courses of study, etc., write THE REGISTRAR The UNIVERSITY of WESTERN ONTARIO LONDON - CANADA Agricultural Representative, who is responsible for ordering and placing the men where they are most needed. It is a wonder to me that the poor man isn't going_ in circles. Take our own case for instance. We wanted a man to help stook wheat. All right, we could get one. The next day it rained--that meant more telephoning to cancel the arrangement. And I suppose what held good for us held good for other farmers iu the country. Another time we wanted help but as a sufficient number of farmers had not applied, for help no men were sent out. Another time our local "Rep" phoned out to see if we could use a man as he had more men than he could place. It so happened that we couldn't. So there you are -- and if that is a sample of what is going on all over the county then I say that acting as a go-between for farmers and farm workers is surely no picnic. So, when we 'give eredii to the city fejlows who come out to help the farmers we certainly shouldn't forget to also give credit to the man who helped to get them there--our local agricultural representative. I mentioned a few minutes ago that it had been raining. And this is a holiday week-end and our city folk are here to enjoy a few days in the country. Sunday wasn't too bad--cool, but at least it was fine. Monday, dismal, dull and raining. The lights have been on in the house nearly all day. So what did we do? Well, I'll tell you. Daughti jseclea day! And do yoi all it hat she e kindly but very emphatically -- "Mother, you are a real good mother but you are not such a good housekeeper." "Daughter" I replied,' "if you had had as much to do as I have lately, you wouldn't be a good housekeeper either." And the rest of the family . . *. friend Bert undertook to clean the inside of all the windows. And what a help that is. Partner and' Bob dismantled an electric stove that was to be packed up and taken Partner's brother in the city. The idea was to send it by transport but after taking it to pieces they decided it would be just as easy, if they could get it in the car, to deliver it personally. They got it in all right, so now, they are away. Daughter .is still sweeping and dusting, the windows are nearly cleaned, the weather is clearing and I'm hearing a few remarks about going out to shoot ground-hogs. And I--well, I'm thinking a nice hot cup of tea would be quite in order, and after that I think I had better set out to prove to Daughter that my housekeeping abilities art only dormant -- not ,ath. kidney, bladder and' blooi ' packs, moorbaths, hcalthsn . skilled Swedish mas _ i-bathing- in pine groves, outdoor life and Nursing: staff: visiting physicians. :rful environment Carlsbad seeks to bring Rood health and happiness to people in ordinary walks of life: being- operated by plain people without personal profit. We are willing to deal specially with those unable to pay usual rates: please state your circumstances. For September rates reduced to »76. per month, and as low as $52. per month for ward-beds, including meals and many health features. Write stating- your condition: all inquiries answered. Since 1868 we have worked in full oo-operation with the medical profession. SEASON MAY TO OCTOBER INCLUSIVE C. N. R. Just east of Ottawa. MONTHLY THE ASKING that had you known how good Manfred is with the trigger." He bent and took the keys from Roger's pocket. "Thank you." He stcod up. "And you, my friends. Let this not spoil your merriment. It is war, you know--a war whose demands transcend anything else." "Even the love of God and the love of your brother," said Meridel. "Princess of Gratzen." Oberlieu-tenant Faber bowed stiffly. "I salute you. And yes--even perhaps such loves as you mention. I am glad you have found sanctuary in this country. It would be a shame for such beauty as yours to suffer." "Make haste!" said Kehl in man. "There is no time for talk. You know the pretty one? She is the Princess of Gratze, hein?" bowed slightly, his mouth set hard smile. "She is warm here, nicht? We shall go now." Roger had risen slowly to his feet. Rudolph stood beside him. Meridel moved close to the old lady whose eyes never left the thin, stubbled visage of Michel "Oberlieutenant Faber," she said. "A little child stamped on your picture and said she hated you." "It is war," he said. "War. You do not understand, you people. You will know one day soon. Auf Wie-dersehen." No one moved. Not until, above the low moaning of the wind, they heard the sound of a motor, did anyone have the will to speak, to t.ink even, of what had happened. Roger went to the window then. Meridel came and stood beside him, her hand through his arm. They saw the tail lights of the station wagon receding until they were only fiery pin points; then nothing. "They'll be over the border before morning" said Roger. "I'll go at once to St. Didier and telephone the police and the military from there. It won't do any good. They must have it all figured out. I suppose they'll 'trade' the wagon for some other car before long. Mike -- Mike seems to belong there." His mouth was swollen, twisted now more with scorn than pain. Oberlieutenant Faber. I'll bet he has the Iron Cross." "Yes, monsieur, he has." It wae Rudolph who spoke, softly, sadly. "That and other honors from the "My God, Rudolph!" Madame got up from her chair. "What Is this you tell us? What do you mean?" "I did not mean to speak of it ever, Madame." Rudolph stared unhappily at the fire. "But now there is no point in keeping silence. It was Jules Goujon who told me--Jules who once happened to see his picture--the one Meridel has. And Jules knew how much Meridel was interested in that one. Jules had seen him when he was taken prisoner by the English. And Jules described him-- yes, even to the Iron Cross he wore . Oberlieutenant Faber! 1 am sorry, madame. I would have died gladly to save you this. And rochet An easy and inexpensiv dress up your home and at time protect upholstery: these flower-basket chair-sets. Daisy medallions, crocheted separately fill pineapple crochet baskets. Pattern 629 has directions for chair-set; stitches. (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Wilson Needlecraft Dept., Room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly pattern number, your name and address. "I do not deserve to be spared anything," Meridel looked at Roger. She took her own handkerchief and reached up and dabbed it against his mouth, helping to stanch the flow of blood from the cut lip. "I was a young girl with a lot of silly dreams." The air was keen and sharp as Roger ran most of the way to St. Didier des Montagnes. Pere De-lambert paced up and down the long hall while Roger called the provincial police, the military authorities in Montreal, to tell them of the two escaped prisoners, of the taking of his station wagon. "Yes, some hours ago," Roger said. "One of them had a gun. They wore 'sheepskins, knitted caps--if that ,is any help. I fancy they'll have a change of clothes. I--I hope you get them." He hung up slowly and went to the cure's fire where he lit a cigarette and leaned an elbow wearily on the mantel. There Pere Delam-bert found him and quickly moved a big leather chair for him close to the blaze. "I could not help hearing. It has then been an exciting evening for you at the Chateau Philibert? There was no violence, I trust." Roger touched his lip ruefully. "I had a wild idea of throwing a book-end--Rodin's image of "The Thinker'--I never liked it--at the fellow who held the gun; the other landed with his fist on my mouth before I could get going." His fist was always like iron, thought Roger, recalling other The cure's man drove him back home, covering in a few minutes the long miles that had taken hours of walking and running. Roger ran up the steps of Philibert where the lights in the downstairs living room still burned. Madame and Merfdel and Rudolph were sitting there. The fire burned cheerily. "There," said Roger, standing straggle-legged in front of the fire, facing them. "I informed the authorities. The chances are they knew nothing about the escape. Perhaps the discipline in the camp had slackened a bit. But the hunt will be on now." "You think they will be taken?" Meridel's eyes were bright in the firelight, but there was a tired, drawn look about her mouth. "They will not be allowed to cross the border, to regain their own country in time and again cause death to the innocent?" Roger shook his head. "I do not think they'll be recaptured. Mike-Mike"--repeating the name he smiled bitterly -- "knows every road and byway between here and the line. He knows what he's doing--always did know." Madame stood up straight and defiant. "I am not finished yet. Michel Fabre always defied me, always had his own way, always laughed last. But tonight I have pity for him, the anger has gone out of me. It would be a mercy if a bullet from some guard's gun would put an end to a life like that. A traitor, a murderer--! God have ed the old lady from the room, leaving Roger and Meridel to the quiet there, the soft murmur of the flames on the hearth, the low voices of the wind in the trees. "It has been hard for you, Meridel," he said. - (To Be Continued) SOUR APPLES FOR THE GERMANS The sidewalk cafes of Berlin are operating again, but the wines and schnapps and wonderful food of old Germany are only a memory. The drinks on the table in this picture are just colored water, now in great demand, and the broad tray the waiter is carrying is heaped with the main dish of the day--green apples. How Can 11 uy Anne Ashley Q. How can 1 keep leather shoes soft and pliable? A. Rub the shoes- about once a week with castor oil, or rub occa- ,ally n Q. How can I destroy any taste of baking powder when making A. Add a teaspoonful of sugar and it will destroy any taste of baking powder. 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