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A burden seemed to have been lifted indeed be lint Heals host ‘Wounds A Tale of Love and Disappointment s s WWW CHAPTER XVIII.‘ “Quite . . . , ' â€" >. ll Lord Enrecestle was intensely’ {Eggs 1.2:: ‘chiiId 3:231:91 ts are a. “If theyr satisfy you they must magnificent,’ ’ Lord ‘irzmthllis shoufldefis, cad he’ flould Holmhunt replied with a. oovetous r a. i ‘ more ree..y. 9 ran own "rleam in his eye, for his only trou- 1t0 Wol'verholme Castle and found ‘lo in life was his poverty. “I lthclb his father was much better. :cah1.’t ssiy that Harecnstlc looks ‘(The Eerlwcs full of delight ct the approaching marriage. he mdded particularly happy," Now a. grimly. "men 11'“ www 11° 1m“ hm‘ the L “Rubbish! He has @101. to think .cngagemenu was brought about, about,” the Earl broke in quickly. for ohcourse he remembered Hare- ccetle s strong ifféosli'don when he to marry Miss Ethel Fctherston,” h u fl it could be possible for him to carry 10 (The worry was beginning ‘on him physically and he; feared flmcestle firmly silenced him, cud, . . ed the Earl abstained from iurthm""r1 “I had heard that he was going imself suggestw this marriage as the other said with a sly lock. solution of their difiiculties. “An utter falsehood,” the Earl sharply. “This is alove :match.” “H'm, love of whet? But you mustn't mind my chaff, Wolver- ut his engagement to Rebekah. 'holnie. 113,8 my jealousy. Come to to tell lunch.” nest-ions. At times Hereccstle wondered if ‘1311M? he would break down under confide silence during the meal, ‘the strain. lotions, the ironyr of which sank deeply into his soul. intense desire for him, and he longed to go to her and tell her the truth. miserable in knowing that all this time she must be deeming him lend he began to wonder if he had ,scciderrtally hit the mark, for he certainly did not look like a bride- At times an groom whose marriage was‘ but a - few days distant. Ethel gelzed Soon after lurrch Hurecastl-e ordered his motor-cur, for they were to drive to Leighton Manor. Harecnstle himself intended to rc- turn on the morrow, for it was On all sides he received congratu- He was thoroughly worthless, and the . . thought rankl-ed. Then too his necessary for him to run down to father's cheerfuluose hiu't ,him, make arrangements at Wolver- and ho ‘wondered what the Earl Iwould do if he knew that this mar 1‘ youth. t position," the Earl remarked to to this marriage. helm-e Castle, where the honey- moon waa going to be spent. ~- Nothing could dump the Earhs gaiety as they raced rapidly along. u - - (New and then he would look curi- Th-is Joel money WI” make 8'11 ously at his son, and wonder what he difference 1n the WO'IQ to our could have induced him to consent He knew that iage were due to the crime of his ' is son. “You Will be able to carry Joel must have had a.‘ hand in it, out many improvements that have ‘been standing capital." patient exclamation, but his father and he could not imagine whet ar- gument he Fnerd used so effectively. He came to the conclusion that it was no use worrying about it; the marriage was going t0 take place, still for want of Lord Harecastlo uttered an im- continued, £01‘ the theme was 3' crud that was all that mattered. congenial one. {make liticul world. Herecastle's moodinecs increased es they approached their dist-ina- -tion, and as the Earl noticed it a. clutched him that “With your brains you ought to yourself a. power in the po- I am ambitious for terrible fear you, Cyril, and should like to Bee comething might, at the last mo- you attain the eminence to which rnent, interfere with its consum- -.I myself aspired, but which Fate metion. decided I should never attain.” At lust they reached the Manor, presentable, and most‘ lyou owe her some loya ty, and now, lin her own house, within a, week of your marriage, you tell me that lyou love me,” she said with a. stinging contempt that brought a, ilueh to his face. ‘ - _ “I do love you, and I am a ‘cur to tell you so. But I can’t help it, Ethel. If you only knew what was driving me-â€"-â€"" he said ‘help- lessly. _ “The motive is but too evident. The Wolverholme coffers require to be replenished, but I little thought that you were the man to replen- ish them in such a. manner.” “In your heart you must know that that is not the reason. But I cannot explain; it is not my sec- ret. Can't you trust me, Ethel, end say you for-give me l” he pleaded. Ee endeavored to take her ‘hand in his, but she repulsed him fierce- 1y “Do not touch me,” she cried un- grily, “and please do go away." “I must convince you. What can I sa-y or do l" he asked in de- spair. “Nothing. Be a, mun of honor. Be loyal to the woman that you are about to marry. You ought to de- spise yourself for daring to tell me that you love me.” “I cannot help it. If you only realized the agony I have suffered, you would have a. little pity. And I am doomed to suffer." “I repent, leave the room, or I shall,” she cried angrily. “Why did you come here?” he asked ~quickly. “I wished to know Miss‘ Josephs. I wished to see the kind of woman you were about to marry. Call it curiosity if you like,” she answer- ed listlessly. “Then you care for me still‘? You do not utterly detest me, or you would not bc interested in Miss Josephs,” he cried joyfully. Ho strode rapidly to her‘ side and took her hand in his. “Ethel,”‘. he said earnestly, “tell me that you do not hate me. I want a little comfort, dear,” he pleaded. He looked into her eyes, and she ioould see the passion that moved him. For a moment she wavered; n rush of tenderness overwhelmed her, for she still loved him, dear- ly. Her breath came quickly and she endeavored to push him away, but he only drew her down to him. “I love you, dearest,” he breath- ed softly. “Say you do not hate n10.” . ' “I do ‘not hate you, Cyril, but you are very cruel, and I um very weak. l/Vhy do you tempt me? It is dishonorable.” “Yes. I um acting like a cad. I know it, Ethel. I feel that I can- The Federal Lite Assurance Go. oi generic. lwcniymscvcntt inn: distorted’ BIREGTBES' REPDHT The Twenty-nevcnth Annual Heating of the Shareholders of the Federal Life. Accuranee Company o! Canada. was held at the Compan ‘s Home 0810c in Em. .r Wm Tuesday. 16th rm» . uery, 15109, at 2 9.121., Hr. David cxtcr in the chem. Hr. If,» H. Davis, Act-in: Secretary. ~ ' The Annual Report, as fellows, was read and adopted, on motion of the Presl- dsnt. lfr. Dexter. seconded by Yiee-ZWcaident Mont-Col Koren: '. 4 Your Directors have the hcner to present the Report and Financial Etatomcni of the Company for the your which closed 31st December, 19GB, duly vouched M by the Auditors. _ . ,> The new basins“ oi’ the your consisted of two thousand cl; hundred and. thirty- oua applications for insurance, aggregating $5,715.669.56, of which two thousand (on: hundred cud twenty-three applications for $3,577,735.33 were accented. A: in previous years, the income e! the Company showed a gratifying increase, and the enacts of the Company have increased by $514,383.91, and. have new reach $5,514,856.65, exclusive ct guarantee capital. _ The security {or Policy-holders. including guarantee capital, amounted at the close cf the year to $4,184,856.65, and the liabilities for reserves crud all outstand- ing claims, $5,545,165.85; chewing c. surplus! of 81.145.576.65. Exclusive ol unc guarantee capital, the surplus to Policy-holders was 35.10.093.65. Policies on ninety-seven lives became claims through death, to the amount cl 815.1461“. Including: 09.5%: Dlvldcnés and Dividends ap lied to the reduction of premiums, with annuities, the total payment to Policy-he (lore mounted tc ‘23.7%.23. Careful attention has been given to the investment oi the Company's fund! ll first-clue! bonds, mortgage securitice, and loans".,.on the Company's policies I-Ilpl!’ marred by reserves. Our investments have yielded a very satisfactor! 11'“ interest. Finances have been confined to I. rcaaenablc limit, consistent with clue cfiertc‘ for new business. The results cl the year indicaite a, most gratifying pron-ecu. f pared with the preceding year, the figures submitted by the Directors for you approval chow cu advance of nearly ten and cno'hcla' per cent. in assets. The assurances carried by the Company new amount to $28.1“,é9051, upon which the (Jcmpany holds reserves to the full amount required. by lam. and, in addition thereto, n. considers-‘ole surplus. ~ You are to be congratulated en the fwt that the larplus over Capital and a1! luhilitlcn increased $56,154.65, or nearly seventy per cent, during the put year- , frke acid 0911;ch and agents of iikb Centaur an intelligent ‘ml loyal. and ore entitled tc much credit for their able representation ct the Germany‘! ‘interacts- The members c! the oflee and; have 51:0 proved faithful to the Company n service. Your Directors are pleased to be able to state that the buzlncu o! the Com puny for the pant two months ct the current rau- luau been.“ a most satisfactory churn-eta’, and that, the outlook for the future is melt encourcslng. “AVID DEXTEH, ?rcsident and Hour-gin‘ Director. ____,_..__-â€"-â€"â€"--â€" AUDH'DH'S REPORT. ‘F0 the Handout and Blrsorcrc of the Federal Assurance Company: Gentleman: We have carefully audited the hooks and record: of your Comp pan; for the year ending 312?. Becqmber last, and have certified te their ace/crux. The Cash and Journal Vouchers have been closely examined and agree with the cannon‘ recorded. rm Mentored Beagle, cw" in the cosmic! e! the ‘Company have been in» wanted, while these deposited with the Government or ‘Banks have been verified b7 mfificatc,'tha total agreeing with the account-:4 as shown in the Statement Amtc. ‘Hie accompanying Statements. vim, Revenue and Expenditure, Assets and Liable lilies. chew the result cf the year's operation! and also the financial position hi the Company. Becycctfully submitted, ll’. 8. STEPHENS, OEAELES STIFF. ‘WWW: fivmowlvfiflvdr' hwy»: They were sitting in Hurecastle’s and Hurecastle helped his father cost what it may.” J 1 ,, t} “And you will jilt her too ‘1” she sec oe, 1e cried mornfully, and she wreched chambers in the Albany, for the from the can". ,Eurl had come unexpectedly to “I will g0 and town, and had declared his initen- Earl remarked. tion of going on the some eiter- will be busy with Rebekah.” noon to Leighton Manor. “I want phcerfully. Then he drugged his room. terod. nus jewellers. A tall figure rose to met him. “I must buy Rebekah’s wedding present, andI wish to see how they are progressing with the resetting pf the family jewels.” The celebrated rubies that had for generations cold disdain. adorned the reigning Countess “Yes. were displayed to them, and the Josephs,” she answered quietly. Earl express-ed his satisfaction with the alterations that‘ had been made. He asked ‘rior an assort- ment of tiaras to be shown him, ‘and at lust decided upon one \oom- ~‘posed of diamonds and rubies, that i gen impulsively. would be en suite with their own terly miseruble, wondering other. moved impulsively to her side. eat in the transaction. that it was Joel's money that the: Earl was lavishing so generously, to Miss Josephs. and the idoe was utterly distaste’ cern mo,” she said frigidly. iul to him. He at lest succeeded in dragging him away, and they hvcn-t to lunch to the Ea-rl’s Club. There, Lord Wolvcrholme was He knew. l everything.” asked brokenly. lery. Then, too, it was his firstai'm-ncee, Lord Harecastle.” chance of seeing how the worldI iviewed the approaching marriage of his son. Deep in his heart the he cried passionately. ewes about to cross the blue bloocllbnd.” of the Wolverholmes; but he bure- “It is quite useless, 1y admitted such a.- feeling, cvcn'how it can matter ~rto himself. “Y0'u’ve the illVlvlverholme,” Lord rwho was an old friend, remarked confidentially. Holmhunt, 1y. They tell me she self-control. idifiicult to meet. . Her eyes blazed furlously. .is charming, and as pretty as she is rlch.” ' signs of herrabe. Yes, Hare-castle ed to be upright and honorable,” is very fortunate,” the Ecrljcidlsho cricld scornfully. , refle'ctiv'ely." ' “I love you,” he repeated. “What ‘is the father like’! I’ve curiously. “I suppose you The Earl crossed the hall, and a. to see more of the charming girl servant led the way to the library. you are going to marry,” he said Herecastle went to the drawing- He stopped for a. moment eon out, and they went to a. fum- at the door, and then quickly en- “Ethel!” he gasped, “you here?” They stood looking at one on- His eyes pleaded eloquent- Wolverholme ly, but her face was expressive of I em waiting to sec Miss This unexpected meeting was more than he could bear, end he “I am glad to have on oppor- tunity of speaking to you,” he be- “I have been ut- whet jewels. you would think of ‘my conduct. I Hal-ecastle took but little inter- would "to God that I could explain “Your explanations are only due They do not con- “Do you utterly loath-e me?” he “You have no right to ask such a question. We shall be kompelled surrounded by a. crowd 0E his to meet, but you must think of me friends, for they were all eager to as a formal acquaintance. I think congratulate him upon his recov- you had better go and find your “You must listen to me, Ethel,” “It may be for the last time, but I want to Earl hat-ed this Jewish strain thatlconvince you that I am not utterly I do not see what my thoughts are of you-01‘ what you luck of the devil, may think of me,” she added cold “I can only say that I love you “I only wish there devotcdly,” he broke out with sud- mvns another Miss Josephs in the den passion, for her disdain had ‘world for my boy, but they are driven a-we'y the last remnant of “And this'is the man that I re- “Prctt-y is not‘ quite the word. spectedâ€"-that I thought could nev- Hnndsome, and with little outward er do a, mean action-that I deem- “And you are utterly baseto tell never met him,” the other asked me so. You left me to become en- gaged to another woman. At least not marry Miss Josephs, be the herself from him. “Are you a. mun or e fiend Cl” “I don’t know myself. I seem to havt been living another life these lost few weeks. I cannot think; wander aimlessly on, wondering what is going to happen. Every- thing seems unreal save my love for you, Ethel. And now_I am dis- honored utterly. Will you marry me if I break off this engagement?” he asked desperately. “Marry you’! Never. I must be able to respect the 1113.11 I marry, and do you think I would accept happiness by sacrifice of another? I four that you do not understand rue, or I you, Lord IIurocs-stle,” she answered with biting scorn. “I pity this poor girl,” she coir tinned hotly. “When I first ‘hen-rd of your engagement I naturally felt bitter, but when I met her the other day I knew I had misjudged her. She is no party to this mer- cenary bargain. You have played your pa-rt only too well, and I sup- pose she thinks that you love her as a. husband should love a. wife. What a. future of misery is in store for her. You will obtain your psy- ment in cu-s'h, and she will receive the husk of a love. Oh! it is moon, horribly mean, and I wonder you can look an honest man in the face I” “It’s all true. say is true. I have hated every moment since I was forced to this position. But I will throw it up; I. will tell Rebekah that I do not love her, and give her the chance of choosing for herself. If she de- cides that she will marry me, then I will carry it out. If she says that we must pnrtâ€"-â€"-” He looked appealing at her, but she maintained silence. -. -. “Advise me, ‘dour. I only want to do whet is right. I Wish I could tell you all.” (To be continued.) v 'A‘ _-~¢ “Do the new neighbors annoy you as much by borrowing a-s their predecessors did 'Z” ' asked' Mr. Blykins. “No,” answered his wife. “They haven't run over to borrow a thing. I never saw anybody quite so haughty and unsociublc." l have no spirit to direct me. I‘ Everything you‘ Hn'dlton let February, 1509. Auditors- FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR £9023 fiECElPTS. Premium end Annuity Income .... 675,094 85 Interest-s, Bouts and. Profits 151,853 96 3 335.858 81 DiSBURSEifiEl'dTS. Psid to Pelley-h.olécrs..... . ............. 363,743 23 All other Pc.ymente....... . ............. 225,119 95 Balance . 29100465 8 5263568‘ ASSETS, DECEMBER 3152, 19:8. Debentures and Bonds . . $ 1,071,755 71 Xenia-re»: . 063,262.51 Leer-s on Policicc.,Bond5, Stock, etc 626.104 10 All other Assets............................. .. 753.7543} $ 5,314,856 65 LlABlLITlES. Reserve Fund ........$ 2,993,47808 Booth Losses swath: Proofs EMS 00 ether Liabiliticl‘................................ .. ........14,633f10 Burgh“ on Policy-holders‘ Account........ . .... 270.076 65 -â€"-â€"â€"-$ 3,514,855“ Assets ............83,514,856€5 Guarantee Cnpltcl......................... ............ 870,020009 Total Security ,....~....$ 4,186,856 65 Policies were Ismed Assuring.................... 5,371,753 53 Total Incurcncc in Force........... Alter the Ldoption of the Report t 20,128,496 61 c retiring Director: were rc-electcdifer thl ensuing year. At a. subsequent meeting o! the Directors the retiring cmccrs and Executive Committee were rc-clected. W KILLED IN RIOTS. Regular Pitched Battles Between Rival Processionists. The average mun is rarely very tolerant of street demonitrations with whose principles he disagrees. Frequently, as a. result, bricks are thrown, or even more dangerous missiles, says an English paper. At Barcelona, for instance‘, on J une 7th, 1896, certain cnti-clericcls went to the length of pitching dyna- mite bombs into the ranks of a reli- gious precession, killing fifteen per- sons and wounding fifty. No longer ago than July, 1851, a. procession of Crangemcn in Liver- pool raised so fierce a riot that the thoroughfares passed were strewn thick with the dead and dying on both sides. A similar march of Crangemen through the streets of Belfast, too, led to the frightful August, 1864, in the course of which nine persons were killed outright and 150 wounded. Old residents in East London, again, will remember the dreadful riots directed against the ritualis- tic prooossions in what was then Ratclifie Highway, nearly half a. century ago; while, at a. later date, the open-air processions of the Sul- vation Army aroused. even fierccr resentment in many parts of Eng- lend. At Gravosezrrl. f(C‘L Guildford. through which it. conflicts of.‘ enrolled, and regular pitched bar;- tlcs took place between the ri'oi processionists. At \Vorthing fire- arms were brought into requisi- tion, and many people were badly hurt. At Brighton the casualties in connection with a. fortnight’s fig t< mg cmounted to over 100; while at Tredegar, the rioting, that follow- ed the breaking up of a. procession by Irish rought, resulted in the en~ _by Irish roughs,‘resulted in the en- scckcd and demolished’, with loss of life, and many minor casualties. r74 RU S SIAN MARRIAGE REFORM 8 Ceremonies Abroad to be Recog- nized in the Empire. Important reforms in the marri- age laws are impending. Russia. is about to recognize the validity of ‘civil marriages and to remove di~ vorce cases from the jurisdiction of the religious to that 0i the civil ‘court-s. At present a. Russian who con- tracts a. civil marriage in England, France, or ‘turning home, marry again with- out uny hindrance, his first merri- uge being considered inValid. Many women have been wronged through ignorance of this fact. " . " The Government _ sented proposals to the Douma, greatly facilitating divorce cases- ‘which will-be tried before 2. civil judge instead of a religious synod | ‘ ‘ _ , and or consistoryâ€"and also elaborating ,clscw.~..-~.rc, ._..- clcton Armies ’ were a. scheme for ClVll marriages. ' ~ “cu Inunchln ._. ‘c. .._...“-_, Germany can, on ‘lib. heinow prc- , Q ..._l._.|..¢.‘_;..-.4:L‘;.l L-.M.-.ah. ‘ 1:": -..,<‘_ p, a p.» ' um é ‘x -*<.4_u‘,-~' r ~'_ _:zw-»_/ h_rw-x-..~."‘J..- m. _ ’ . st,» ¢»_m,,..~v-.(-.»-¢.-_a. w . _'._.~.' ,_ 'va \a “v.13. - ._;,~ , i' ,. i 4. t