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I i By Luge Lewis

i cnsrran. 'rIua'n'-arx ' Part one

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The Birthday Murder

It was while Victoria was wait- ing for Tuck to arrive that Albert's birthday gift came. she had half lforgotten that he had ordered

MILLAR'S STORE

KEIislliiil'0li P.E.i. one Week of specials & clearance Lines DEC. 1201. to IIEO. 190:.

Ladies' Winter COATS-Sizes 11V; to 1915. 3:42.00 to 3:49.50-clearing ................................ .. S Ladies” HANDBAGS-Colors grey, wine, navy, brow black. Rog. 05.95-Special ---------------------------------- -- 34-75

Reg. 35.00

stamped package was at first

most immediately what it

hovered close while Victoria off the twine. the wrappings.

tissue, was small. humped-backed one black velvet. She preued

sprang up. Inside was beautiful ring she had ever

cut and of a deep. deep blue. side gllttered a clump of

bent into the rounded lid of

name was in gold on satin of the lid. The ring York.

finger where her

shone. It fitted perfectly. "Oh!" gasped Hazel.

what a beautiful tiling!"

something for her that last night of his life. and the small. much

to

surprise, although she realized al- must be. Hazel. who had opened the door and had received the package tore In- side was a white box. and inside that. wedged with tightly stuffed ll Jewelers box. A of the catch with her thumb and the lid the most seen. A sapphire. her birthstone. square It was set in platinum, and on either small perfect diamonds. A tiny card was the box. It said, not in his handwrit- ing. tiLove, Albert." The leweler's the white had come from Tiffany's, from New

She slipped the slim band on the wedding ring

"Oh. my

Tl-IE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTE-Fawn

Strange But True

By F. H. MacArthur

Prairie dogs are able to live without drinking water for acveral months. They obtain enough mola- tule for their needs from a heavy fall of dew.

The stickleback fish builds its nest at the bottom of the sea from bits of grass and water-weed. when the eggs have been deposit- ed. the male lish keeps a strict watch over them. fiercely attack- ing and driving away any fish that ventures to iptrude within the limits of his domain. Even his mate cannot be trusted within the sacred area.

'I'he Burrowing Barnacle attach- es Itself to the skins of the whale and makes a home for itself by boring a deep round hole. which sometimes penetrates as far as the blubber. Scores of these holes may be seen close together. looking as though they'd been stamped out with a sharp punch.

Rock-borers. popularly known as ”shell-fish" contrive in some mys-

Tnose who have attempted to pull its snug retreat. found that the shell was too large to pass through the opening. The question natur- ally arises how did it ever get there in the first place? When it first entered the rock tunnel it was a tiny fish. Then of course. it grew up. Interesting, is it not? 0 O O

The Bay: weaver-birds of India suspend their nests from the branches oi trees which overhang it stream. and weight them with lumps of clay to prevent them from rocking about at the mercy of the wind.

Another remarkable bird of In- dia is the tailor-bird. This amaz- ing creature actually sews leaves together by their edges forming A little pointed bag. in which a "nest of cotton-wool or other soft ma- t--riala is afterwards constructed. This curious nest is built a short distance from the ground and when finished is about 211. inches deep inside. The eggs are bluish- green with reddish brown spots.

one thousand feet above sea lev- el in the lonely wind-swept Ant- arctic may be seen Scott Cross near Cape Evans, erected to the memory of Robert Falcon Scott.

unknown on Nov. 12. 1012.

Guy De Maupasaant was a mas- terful short story writer. yet he had no theories. no doctrine, no technical method. and didn't like talking about books;

The Koatenar Plains were named for the Koatenay Indians by Dan- iel Thompson, Canadian explorer. Thompson also discovered the Atnabaska Pass through the Rocky Mountains. was the first white man to enter the valley of the Colum- bia. He travelled over 50.000 miles much of which was through coun- try never seen before. And when he died at the age of 87. he' was so poor that no tombstone was erected to mark his memory.

Unique in all disaster records is the tragedy of the Tray Bridge, Scotland. on Dec. 28. 1870. a fierce gale swept away the center span together with a trnin of sev- en coachea roaring through the night with 75 persons bound for Dundee. span, train. . and crew plunged into the water and were never seen again. Believe it or not. but a shot fired at it A.M. on Sunday, June 28. 1.014. killed ten million men. After that shot was fired the Archduke

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archy. Austria-Hungary. lay dead -the victim of an aasassin'a bul- lr.t. Thus was brought about the First World War that cost the nations ten million men.

A century ago most hospitals were little more than a hot-bed of filth and disease. Sanitation and hygiene methods were unknown and aneered at.

Florence Nightingale's body would be resting in Westminster Abbey today had she not left in- structions that her interment should be of the simplest. she buried beside her parents in he little country cemetery near Em- bley. and on their monument was placed the Jnscriptlon which she wished-the letters 1''. N. together with dates of birth and death- lvothing” more.

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On February 2. i950. at snag. Yukon Territory, the temperature was Bl. below. Last winter it was a. relatively balmy 67 below. scotch whiskey "s' ” d in t ”' and dogs had their lungs nisped by the severe frost. These official records prove thst Canada's Northland is colder than Alaska. In spite of the bitter cold, one can keep quite comfortable in the brand-new 9-

aolled and worn

the Chief Cashier's filed for five years, line is reached the in weekly batches.

circulation. of a and 90 days.

Yep. that's the idea. trigger and a bit of pops out of the pistol Ml'- Fii'- It's a double-action gad. ' get. the swatier recolling into Po,

sition for another shot. The new "flyshooter" may be on th . ket this year. 9 mar

DECEMBER 15. 1951

The fibre glass is gum” small squares on Nylon mesh um inserted between the outer mm and the inner lining of g parka en

some countries laundry up um. banknote Put them in circulation. Not.” with the Bank of England. wh” their notes grow thin gnd me.” the note is cancelled by tearing

Biznature, and When the and bills are bum”

Incidentally. the average life, in bill. is between 70 Shoot that fly, Mrs. Housewife! You pull . wire screen and smacks

VETERAN CYCLIBT POLEGATE. Sussex. Englangs

(OP)-George Jeffries. 79, oldest member of a local cycling club rides a lightweight machine Wm; dropped handlebars.

He still rldeg

with youngsters and makes regular

20'7v i)i5C0u"t 0” an Ladies, an?! children's Sweaters She heard Aibertis dead voice terlous manner to form deep cavi- famed Antarctic explorer who per- Franz Ferdinand. heir-presumptive pound suits which are made of '70-mile visits to a sister at Eallng, Penguin Sock YARN--4 oz. skeln ..... .. 950 speaking in the hall. "send to tics in the very hardest rocks. lslled at the threshold of the great to the throne of the Dual Mon- NYIOH Ind glass fibre. a. London suburb. Quilt PATCHES. 1 M1.” or-W -- W 33:;-..":.'::v.:?.:r -" 2 Only-Men's SU1TS'mSIZe5 38 and 40' Regular ed and glittered. "He always said I3 ' . V1 ?.65.00-Clearing . S40-00 Iihadl beautiful hands." Victoria y; . , 20", Discount on all Men s Station Wagon Coats, Park- I9 d- n it tight V0lC6- I I I 35 and -IaCk9t5' 3:11: II.xoazetlh:mI(iIt)ceiEt?lIl1 5?. CIIIQ 207, Discount on all Boys' Parkas and Jackets. doorbell rang. Victoria admitted .1 .

2 Only-Men's Sheepskin Lined COATS-Sizes 36 and Mr. Tuck. The impact -of the V . 3gggSpcCia1 gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg H 516,00 Kern eh Ch felt 60 strangely heavy lg ,

' v ' or. her hand-was still with her. i Assortment of Vi omens Leather FLIGHT BOOTS-- -ruck asked c.,,m,e.,.,51.., I-Wm. Sizes 6, 7. 8. Reg. 2510.50 and 312.50-Clearing at S8.5O has happened. Mrs. Hime?"

Victoria held out her hand to

SKATES-Clearing at Reduced Prices

. , . hi . He took th ti fl id. 0 0 Women's sizes 3, 4, 5-Clearing .......................... -- 37-95 51:, fingers 1,, :15 ”5,3,,,.f” Wes,-m Menls Sizes 6, 11-Clearing 09-50 31:3; ilxllent hsbloxtls h99;1."rJDec:jhat - - u u C VVI Boys, 51295 5T'CICarmg for mygbirthdayf. Itre justor camles.'

Youths” Sizes 11, 12, 13-Clearing . 05.95 Misses' Sizes 12. 13, 1-Clearing ..... .: ................... .. S635 Special Discmlnt on all Toys, Christmas Cards and Christmas Decorations as we are clearing them out. , ' NOW IN STOCK FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Ladics' Nylon Hose. Slips, Nightgowns, Pyjamas,

Isn't it lovely?"

Tuck nodded his head. "it's very beautiful." he said.

And then it pouied out--sawns serenade, hearing Albert sending the telegram. Sawnls brief vigil in the early morning: a strange con- glomerate of unrelated facts.

Then she showed him the anon-

That Are Sure To Please

The China. Departments are brimming with wonderful gifts for your selection . . . Beautiful gleaming silver plated holloware, Silver plated tableware in all the popular

Panties. Head Squares and Blouses. Ladies. and Chm Yi'fli;Uo5uf1t1;1lfn-k Harms gem mm" patterns, chests of 26 and 34 pieces. Gorgeous Denton flower pieces, Dainty cups and drenls Wool Gloves; Men's Ties, Socks, Belts, Braces, Tuck asked. Saucers from the f3m0u5 English P0It9"95-

"I don't know! But I do know this: He is going to come to you and tell you has thinks I killed Al- bert. l-le's going to tell you why he thinks so, specious reasons. which may sound true to you. Im sure of that much, at least!"

Tuck looked down at the square envelope in his hands, stuffed it carefully into the inner pocket of his coat. ”I think this was written by a woman," he said.

Victoria heard. yet did not hear. She said: "rm afraid, Mr. Tuck., For the first time in my life, I'm; afraid.” saying the words eased her. -

"of Captain Harriss?" i

"Yes. or him. or-of someonc.”' Under his probing grave eyes

a I turned sharply away. "I 50:01::

like a fool." Then she faced him.I

holding out the hand with the;

ring. "Whatever anyone says to This semi-crystal. hand blown glass siemwarc will make a superb Christmas gift. Lovply Blue Bird design is

you. does it look as though Al-l

hert and I hated each other? Does cut on spray shapes. It is most atirnctive, but is reason- ably priced.

Arm Bands. Garters. Gloves, Sweaters, Caps 3; Hats; Men's and Women's Flight Boots.

--ALSO-

FOOTWEAR--For All The Family. Prices Right for the Quality.

MILLAR'S STORE .

KENSINOTON P.E.I.

ONLY 8 MORE SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS

PYREX Flameware DOUBLE BOILERS

A gift that is practical and will be much used-each sec-

than may be utilized as a separate sauce pan. The crys-

POULTRY SHIPPERS ATTENTION

I AM BUYING LIVE POULTRY FOR THE LAST TIME THIS YEAR ON

tnl clarity of the Pyrex Glass makes it easy tones the

food cooking. 48 ounce size.

x

m A Nice Gift of

4.95

it look as though we quarreled?"

I I-lazel's voice called. ”Mr.. Tuckt" she was standing in the kitchen doorway. a white dish-i towel in her hands. with her head; high, she said: ”I COULD have. made that mistake with the pols-j on. Mr. Tuck. If it's that or Vic- toria kimni! him. then I did!" i

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th. '5” Lu”

8 A.M. to 12 NOON Tuck looked at he Ion I Gnhlots and Shcrheis Fnntcd Juice Tumblers g I d . curiously. and at. the Iing. agtld MAL prmd ""0 cmklans ' Suggest vou get all your live birds marketed at '"C'0F1R'S tense fact Then he 9"” "M "med "ch "

. . I I . smiled almost SMHIR NYOV, W9 . A new shipment of these glorious Doul- this time so that marketlng 0f dressed poultry for gsgnen do me an injustice. he Wine Glasses Sllcrllct Platcs ton Flgurmes has just been received, g - . slowly and carefully. "I, prlccd cach .. priced each .. Delicate, rich coloring point out the (,h1'lsimas can be handled. "IBM RU9SSeS- I have intuitions. l Fiamcwarc Teapots. Coffee Pcrcolniors. and covered beautiful modeling of each figure. An

am not a strictly logical man." , hcmoom for wmorrow. His long and tired brown eyes were on Victoria's uhen he added:, "Logic tells me nothing; a guess tells me that Hazel didn't acciden-

I 5.00 to 30.50 tally poison the sugar; an intui- '

Hon. a feeling which is very both-, I ” ersome tells me that you are right Q

0 christmas am SPECIAL!

ltDevon” NDINNERWARE

standing on the porch as he add-1 On Sale llntil 0hr'st s E

ed: "The Los Angees Police dc-I

partment is more trying than- English porcelain Burlelghware in a lovely floral design . . . Colorful bouquets on a gleaming background.,Thla is an undergiaze pattern. Give "Devon" Dinnerware this Christmas and save on the Special Prices.

There are very complete stocks of many other stunning. hunt! cut patterns of glass stemware. Fiesta. Sunflower, Maple Leaf and Wheat--to name a few. These are open stock and nlny he purchased a piece at a time or In a complete set.

Suucc Pans. Ovcnware in smart colors-Ramekins. open Bowls. Covered Casseroles and nested Mixing Bowls-

any of which makes a grand gift for Christmas

S. R. PENOLETON

Kensingron. P. E. I.

T SAVING MONEY ON TRAOTORS

Price increases on Tractors are just around the corner. Our prepayment plan guarantees to the farm- or no increase in price, plus 5 per cent interest on the down payment.

most. I believe I may he geltlng' ulcers of the stomach." I

An hour later a mechanic ..-re-' turned Albert's car from the ga-N rage which had picked it up. only” after he had gone did she renlizel she had allowed him to leave it ml the driveway where it would pre-: vent her driving her own car to, the street. or course. there was no reason why she should not use: Albert's. it was much handsomerl than here. which was of a popular make. But Alberta long black phaeton used a great deal. more Rasollne and was hard to park. so she backed, Albert's car out to the 3I'T99Iv barked it. drove hers out and barked it. and then drove Al- bert's lnto the" depths of the deep but narrow garage. As she snap. Ded off the ignition she reallzgd that she had never before driven Albert's car; it seemed strange to be doing so now after he was dead. It seemed almost an intro. 'sion.

Those planning to purchase a Tractor "in the spring" will save money by calling on us today.

ELLIOT AND WEBSTER

SALES -- MASSEY-HARRIS PARTS - SERVICE Kensington Phone 59

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CALGARY. Dee. 14---(CP)-Wm men do so votel That was clear after Calgary's civic election.

Out of nearly 34.000 votes cast, there were only '30 fewer women .

voters than men. These Keroaene.Mantla

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clded to have the figures" broken down.

The result was 16,990 men. 16”0 woman. At almost every poll, the figures were about even.

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S. R. PENOLETON

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The daier. s swedim coin issued in 1003. was a copper slab weigh- ing it pounds, measuring in by 34 inches '

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