PAGE EIGHT. Luks Wilbon The wind caught the restaurant door with a bang, and almost swept it out of the girl's grasp. arvey sat at the nesrest table, moody and tired in every nerve, but be sprang forward and "helped her to close/- it. She laughed at him, with a mur- mured word thanks, and he re turned to his lonesome dinner with a vivid impression of pink cheeks, gray and brown hair, that mingled with the brown fur of her cap. Surely the plump German waitress was Cupid's side partner. Deftly she ed k a chair. invitiogly, a girl sank into it, facing Harvey. "Just bring me a real Thanksgiving dinner, Plensert said the new-comer, putting her veil with a little gesture of relief, and scattering some snowflakes thereby 'Anything, as long as it's all Thanksgiving fixings. Oh, and please, | do want a wish- bone." {Harvey was very good, considering. He hardly looked at her until the waitress came back and announced that it was very late, dinner was over, and the last wishbone had beén given to the gentleman. Guilitily Harvey glanced at his plat- ter. There it was, undeniably--~the wishbone !| Aad "she wanted it. He lilted the fork invitingly, as soon as the waitress had gone. "Won't you lét me give it to you?' She flushed and od. "Oh, no, thanks. It was only a bit of foolishness on my part. It--it's]| my first Thanksgiving away from home, and I always have the wish- bone there, and so | asked for it-- habit, I guess." "Mother always gives it when I'm home, too," said Harvey, brightening up. "Reward of merit, + perhaps.. Yleage take it. 1 tell you, you take it and nibble all the meat off and polish it up and we'll break "it and wish, That's fair, jen't it ?" "It really isn't, but if you insist, I will" : She accepted it doubtfully, and Harvey felt inordinately happy. 'He had been up all night, working on a heavy assignment, then had put in morning at acheduled routine work and his head felt light. He longed for the breath of adventure, and lo, it it had blown in on him in a gust. "I'H bet my share of the wishboné" he put in pressntly, "that you're not a New Yorker." 0 "The wishbone remains unbroken on that," she laughed back. "I'm from Tennessee." "Krom Tennessee, and spending on Par Thanksgivi all alone Place, New York. What's the answer?" "l was on my way to the elevated. Holitlays make no difierence with any work. 1 am a private secretary, and had to clear up the day's correspon- turkey or no turkey." "My name's Wilfred Harvey, over on the Daily Grind as special galley slave. That isn't a joke. I'm so I can hardly talk straight. io You mind ? You vanish in a few utes, anyway, | may as well talk while I oan." y She looked down at her plate. "Indeed, I do not mind. We have the place here all to ourselves. Think lonely it would have been if 1 had been the only one here." "Don't, you like to tell your name!" Swiftly the lashes raised, and she laughed at him. 110 was mors boy- ish than she had thought, assuredly a boy from out of town, with ay clean'cut face. - - - "Why, of course, I want you to an Farosles, "Fine 1" be are wn I bad two 'd ate another jo for the chance to a you Nan filteen minutes, to make believe you were my four®h cousin, don't jou know, A fellow always takes his pretty fourth cousin to din Der on Thanksgiving if he gets the to me I'm "Don't you love to tell wheres you're from 7' she asked, half shyly, "Oh, Jove, you had me, chdn't ou? Fm from New Hampshire. re, I'll put the salt cellar om the Dixon line. But look out I'm going to march over it." She laughed at the absurdity of the move, then sighed. "How queer it is to eat T¥anksgiv- ing diner this way, when 1 never saw you in my life before ?" "I protest. I'm not 'queer' at all. I oarry credentials of all kinds. Wane to see them ? I'm twenty-two, heen in New York four months, and my hearlstrings. May- before we get through dinner we'll find out Fe know all sorts of people "y we did, they'd all be I'm from the old Southern It's taken by that, only you seemed so o date and alive. Say, isn't this sudden rise, |: a i . i it? Ob, 1 don't mean any- will have a "chunk" to make its pass- | {should stop "I wishad that I might never lose track of you, Nan." "I-1 ami' going up town on the ele- vated," 3 "What did yoa wish 7' he persist. od. "You have to tell; on the level, you qo; when you A "I wished: that you were going up- town on the same elevated." Harv bent down and carefully collected the ls of the wish- bone, and sli them in his vest "Ihat is a magic wishbone," he said, "1 am not superstitious, Nan Farnsles, from Tennesse, but I think luck is perching on my left shoulder blade at this minute, and I earry his wishbone here. He has properly in- troduced us, and 1 defy you to get rid of me. Ready, fair lady 7' Out they passed into the swirling snowstorm, Thanksgiving "wails. But all the glamonr of young love was in his eyes 8s he looked down at her, and Nan was happy. WOLFE ISLAND NEWS. School Closing Exercises--Methodist Church Affairs. Wolfe Ialand, Dec. 25.--The Ladies' Aid held its last meeting for the year at the parsonage. Although only or ganized about two months, there is a good balance on hand for the year 1912. A goodly sum has been realized from the sale of ladies' work for Christmas. Refreshments were served by Misses Olive Woodman and Myrtle Esford, : The . Christmas closing exercises at the school took place on Friday ai- ternoon, and the children as well as the ladies who were present, enjoyed the excellent programme. Dr. Spankie acted as chairman and gave a ghort address. The children performed their part well in choruses, recitations, songs and dialogues, and much credit is due the teacher, Miss Pyke, for the excellent programme rendered. Rev. A. W. Stewart was present and gave a short addreds, after which re freshments were served. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Miss Pyke for the pleasant afternoon, and also in appreciation of the excellent work ac- complished during the term. Miss Jes: sie Cooper is spending the holiday sea- son with her sister in New York. A Christmas service was held in the Methodist church on Sabbath evening. The choir rendered "The Star of Bethlehem," "Oh Happy News," and "Christmas it a Glad Time," in which Miss Olive Woodman took the solo parts. A duet, "As With Gladness," was given by Mra. A. W. Stewart and William Fitzgerald. The pastor, Rev. A. W. Stewart, gave an excellent ad- ess. Much regret js felt at the removal of one of the members of the choir, Miss Sleeman, who has given up her school on the island, and gone to her home in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. James, of Picton, spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Nr. and Mrs. W. L. Allinson. Bluffed it Out. The stories of the embarrassment of unsophisticated diners when faced by highly unsophisticated menu cards are endless and usually amusing. A man whose career had confined his know- ledge of things to eat to such stand- ard products as ham eggs and pork and beans found himself among a company who ordered intelligently from an extensive bill of fare. It con- tains so many classified dishes as to make a_fair-sized book, the pages of which he pawed aimlessly and in dis may. The waiter, who needed only his order to go to the kitchen, was stand. ing at one side deferentially, with his order slip and pencil in hand. The de- lay was noticeable and irritating to the unskilled diner, aiid finally he pointed blindly to the middle of the page with his finger. "Give me some of that,"" he said, The waiter looked over his shoulder and remarked : "That's Mayonnaise dressing, sir." "I know it. 1 can read." "But," apologetically, you have it on!" "On a plate, you bonehead. Po you PH feed your customers in troughs here ' "what will A Big "Pork Barrel." Rochester, N.Y,, Express. resentative Morris Sheppard, 'of Texas, chairman of the public build- ings committee, is an innocent looking young man, and it was an innocent Jooking resolution which he introduced, asking merely that his committee he authorized to make 'direct appropria- tions." Its meaning is, however, that such an appropriation for federal buildings as the committee may see fit to 'make shall go to the house direct ly, and not through the. appropria- tions committee, where Chairman Fitz erald, of New York, with republican elp, might kill or cripple it. If it gets to the house, this "pork barrel" bill will go through a fluking--noth- can stop it, for enough districts age a foregone conclusion. The appro- priation might easily reach 340,000, 000, and the pleasant land of Dixie be spotted with public buildings. It is believed that the senate would tack on a few more millions and push the measure along to the president. If he it with a veto, then let him square himself if he can with dis appointed districts. ~~ The Elusive Maid. New York Sun. a recent congestion at a fashion hotel seventy-six maids had to be taken care of and there were rooms for less than two-thirds of the num- ber. A woman called downstairs for the manager one morning and asked that he come up to see her. "1 am much distressed about my maid," she said. 'Last night when I wanted her to unhook my dress, 1 could not find her, and it was some difficulty Shat | learned The iene was stopping at Savoy. ight before I had the same ekperience, only then she was stopping at the Grand Union. Could you tell me with any plegree of certainty where vou will be likely to sind her to-night." CASTORIA | The Kind You Have Always Bonghe 2 Te THE DAILY NEWS FROM WELLINGTON. j n--p-- Many Christmas Visitors--A Pastor Who Pleases. Wellington, Dec. '35.--Ross Plot, of the Metropolitan bank, Toronto, spent Christmas at his honie here. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Haight and fam- ily ace boarding st Hotel Aléxandra thin winter. 'They have closed their Lake Shore house. . Mr. and Mrs =~ Mickle (the latter formerly Miss Ethel Haight) Toron- to, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Cronks., Herbert Me- Donald add family have moved to Wellington for the winter. William Meder, Toronto, is visiting his pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Meder. George aud Mrs. Beatson, of Seatun, Western Ontario, are also guests of Mrs. Beatson's parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Rankin and Mr. Arnold and Mrs, MeFaul, Drummond, were with fi. E. and Mrs. 'McFaul, on Christmas day. Ar. and Mrs. Charles Deters visited friends in Bloomfield. A large num- Ler of young people atiended ta bristmas- entertainment at Bloon- field. The Christmas entertainment in tue Music Hall here was well attended. I he entertiknment was good and res ied $60.15. Mrs.' Squire, of Lind ray, is boarding at Hotel Alexandra. James Smith learsall, of fifth con- dession, Hillier, is confined to bed, and there are serious Houbts as to his recovery. Mrs, John Stiison, of Station street, is: confined to her rogm through se- vere \llness. Her many friends are exceedingly anxious for her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bowenman and wife, Toronto,, are spending their holidays at his home. Mr. Bowers, with his family, of Picton, spent Christmas wtth hs daughter, Mrs, 11. ClemfAnson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbs, indian Head, N.W.T., will spend winter with friends here. Mrs. J. K. Lane and daughter, Mrs. Herbert Vanalstine, are spending their holidays with Mrs. Lane's son, James, of this place. Mrs. Armerta D. Wilson is spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hill, of De- troit. Mrs. Phoebe' Rorabeck is vis iting her brother, Frank Paem, and other "fiiohids, in Lindsay. One year ago last June Neal," of the Sydenham church, hingston, officiated Wellington, Methodist church, quite won over to him the local congregation, Her certainly was a onder. Last June the confererce sent to Wellington Rev. Mr. Elliott, who*too, is a wonderful preacher, and possibly the conference wes not aware at the time that they were sending one of their very best all-round men. He takes with all, old and young, rich and. poor, and each ser mon. seems better, ot tue Mr, street the and Rev. in Concert at Snow Road. Snow Road, Dec. 25.--The school concert held in the Oliver hall last Wednesday evening, was a decided suc- cess, an overflow audience being pres- ent. Much credit is due the teacher, pupils and others who took part in the excellent programme. James Gid- des made a capable chairman. The hall was prettily decorated. The pro- gramme consisted of : Chorus, "Glad Christmastide," by the entire school; address, by Herbert Miller; dialogue, "The Last Day of School," Charles Frwin, Essie Trombley, Robbie Wool, Russell Exwin; song, "The Milk Maid," Bessie Kennedy and Joseph Harring ton; recitation, "The Bachelor's Woes," by Katie Ferguson, of Elphin; dialogue, "Child's Philosophy," I. Millar, Verla Buchanan; recitation, Guy White; recitation, Russell Erwin: song, "Always Me," Robbie Wood, dialogue, 'Easier to Preach Than to Practice'; recitation, Elmer Dixon: step dance, Robbie Wood; Christmas recital," "Ell& Millar, Chavles Erwin, Verla Buchanan, Guy. White, Maggie Bushell, Eby Geddes, Maude Walker, Bobby Weod, Fesie Trombley: instru mental' music, furnished by the Fergu- son orchestra; "Sohg of Canada," the Snow Road Glee Club: recital, Miss Buffam, of Mississippi dialogue, ""Tim- othy Cloverseed in the City," Alva Wood, AHie Duncan and Miss M. Ken- nedy; duet, "Tramp, Tramp; Tramp," Dell Wood and Eimer Dixon; recital, Miss K. Buffam; instramental music by the Ferguson orchestra of Flphin; trio, "Juanita," Misses, Erma Waite, Pella Millar, Mary Kennedy; dialogue, "Trapped," H. Kennedy, Misses Ethel Watt, Bella Millar; recital, Albert Rhodes, of Mississippi; chorus, "Silver Bell," sung by Misses Waite, Kennedy, Watt, L. Buchanan, B. Millar, © Kennedy. Mrs. D. Crawiord played the accompaniments very delightfully, spe cial credit being due her. The pro- gramme was brought to a close by the singing of the national anthem. Wedding at Murvale, Murvale, Dec. 27.--A pretty house wedding took place on' Wednesday, Dec. 20th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Boyce, Murvale, when their youngest daughter, Miss K'sie Mabel Elizabeth Boyce was united in hinarriage to Myles Orser, son of Mr. acd Mrs. Ambrose Orser, Kepler. Promptly at eight o'clock the bride, attired in a beautiful gown of white embroidered marquesette over taffetta, an ying «& shower bouquet of white ea 'ather, grin's wedding march wére being play- ed by the bride's sister, Mrs. William Sowersby. The ceremony, which took place under a massive arch of flowers and evergreens, was perform. by Rev. J. A. Waddell, A ginhurg. After congratulations had en extended about fifty guests sat down to a sumptuous repast. Mr. and Mrs. Orser leit for Ottawa and other points amid showers of rice and confetti. © The bride's going away dress was navy blue broadcloth with hat to mateh. Many beautiful gifis «tified to the popularity otf the couple. : Coyle, and Messrs. Duncan, Wood and |' Harr ik, LERCH after | assisted by Rev. FP. 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Hogs--Receipts, 4,500 head: fairly active; heavy, steady. Light, Se. to 0c. lower; Yorkers, %6.45 to $6.15: pigsp $6.30 to SH.om © hs, $5390 83.80; dairies, $6.15 to $6.35. Sheep and lambs-- Receipts, 10,100 head; slow. Lambs, ewes and mixed sheep, lfic.- to 15e. lower; lambs, 33.50 to $6.30: wothers, ; ewes, L235 to $0.50; sheep, mixed, $1.50 t« 153.65 East le Re- Cattle Veals to Chicago. Chivago, Tec. 2M.-Lattle--Receipts, estimated "at 15,900; 'market steady to 10c. higher. Yexas stoers, $1.25; western steers, %4.30 to $6.60; stosk- ers and foedors, $0.25 to $5.50; cows and beifors, $2 to 58; calves, SLTH to 3.20 HHogs---Reesipts, estimated at 25,008: market strong to higher, Light, $ to $6.20; mijed, $5.30 to M05; heavy, £35.95 to £6.40; rough, $5.75 to 86.10; good to choice hogs, $6.10 to $6.40; pigs, $1.60 to $5.75; bulk of sales, $6.05 to $6.25, Sheep Receipts estimated ~ at 22,500, market strong to 102, higher, Native, $2.50 to $1.25: western, $1.75 1084.25: veardings, "$4.50 to 85.50; lambs, na. tive, $1.05 to $0.10: western, $4.50 to Se. Possibilities of Electricity. For home ute, electricity is still in most Joealities comparatively expen- sive, but it will be less so when it comes into more general use. Ji the electric companies wofild follow the example of the gas companies in rent- ing cooking radges, it would ba a great sttide forward. 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