MARCH 17, 1953

Exit Tony Blount

by Sydney Parkman CHAPTER II Continued

”No. I didn't know they'd got mu," he told him. "I was knocked iiit this afternoon, and I was dead :0 the world when they brought. ue in here. We all knew you'd got way though. How did they pick .oii up?"

"It was easy," the man answered, mill in the same faint voice. "I ;.it hurt when I made my break. It uiilet dug a furrow in my thigh. .t wasn't much of a wound but it

timed septic. I was all in when my found me." -irrhwa tough." Blount said

ecllngly. From the sound of the iiaii's voice he was ev dently in a rad way, and he reca ed vaguely that the doctor had said about he impossibility of amputation. But maybe it's as well they found you when they did. You might have died in the bush if they hadn't."

The other gave vent to a queer strangled laugh.

"Might have died?" he repeated. --That's a jokel I'm dead now M or as near it as makes no difference! Dead and half rotted. 0an't you smell? It's gangrene, and it's half My up my carcase by now. The best surgeon in Paris couldn't save mr - much less old Saivbones Brissric.”

Blouiit could find nothing to say in this. It was only too evident hat the man was speaking the ;l'iil.h, and tough as he was it itriick him as horrible that the poor devil should come to this .-ass. Better, perhaps, if he had iicd alone in the bush than be arought bziok there to end in this .i:ivcsty of a hospital

"No, I'm finished now," the man wit on Weekly. "1 can feel the -oldncss creeping up and when it -rriclics my heart that'll be the -iiii. And it good thing too. I'd innncr go out this way iiow that Tve failed. But it's tough as you say. Dieu. you don't know how zciigli it was! No one ever had such u good chance to get clean away. rht-re was the boat and food and ill I needed was water. And it it i:idn't beengfor that swine wing- ng me, I could have got that cas- lv enough. But by then my "leg in ion far gone and it was hope- mc ."ill,VWfl,V."

mount stared at the pale blurr at his face through the gloom. He was half inclined to think that the man was delirious, yet his speech was coherent enough for all its wenkiioss. V

”Ilnw could you have xi boat?" ms demanded incredulously. "No 1ne'5 allowed to land on the island ind there's zi guard over the boat- 1misc "

”I know that," the man return- -:l with feeble impatience. "But 'his boat had come ashore from mine ship. It must have been drift- ing for days for there was B. dead

man in it."

"Good heavonsi" Tony excisin- ed. "Where did you find it?"

"19 Wu I-moms e nnnci-wen." the other returned. "I came upon it on the second afternoon. I lay up in an old tool hut by a stream the first night, and then made for the east coast and headed north. 1 was wading through swamp. most of the time -- where I knew the search parties wouldn't follow and I might have passed right by without seeing it, it it hadn't been for the birds. Then I saw what it

was. They'd made a mess of the .

dead man and I tipped what -was left of him over the side. He was nearly naked - with most of his clothes in the bottom of the boat -and from the look of him held been adrift for some days under the sun. There was an y water-keg and I guess he died of thirst. He couldn't have been dead for long though."

He paused for a. few seconds, and then went on: "So I'd got every- thing I wanted. except water. There was food and civilian cloth- ing and a bat. I got the keg out and started back to the stream where rd spent the night, but my leg was all swollen and turning black by then, and before I'd got halfway the darkness came on. I found a dry patch of earth and lay there till morning. Then I tried to go on again but the swelling in my groin doubled me up and I had to crawl like an animal. It took me all morning to get to the stream, and by then I knew I was finished. I filled the keg up with water. but I hadn't the strength to lift it on to the bank. and I just lay there still they found me."

"That was hardl" Tony exclaim- ed. genuinely moved by this re- cital. "And after hitting such a streak of luck. tool Where was this place where they found you?”

To be continued.

Murrav Harbor Notes A

Mr. Lauzhlin MoNeilI, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred McNeill, has re- turned to his home from Toronto. where he had been employed for the past several months.

Friends of Miss Marge Cahooin will be sorry to learn that she is ill at her home. All join in the ho e that this popular young lady wil soon be restored to her usual good health.

Mam-s. Leonard Boudreault and Joe Corkery. telephone and telegraph maintenance men for the Island division of the C. N. R. were business visitors to Murray Harbour on Tuesday March 10th

Mr. Marshall MacLeod, of Mur- ray River visited friends and rel- atives at Murray Harbour on sun- day March Bth prior to his leaving for Halifax to join the Royal Can- adian Niavy. Mr. MacLeod was ac- companied to Halifax by Mr. Har- vey Maclieod wilio has also decided to seek out his career with the boys in blue.

Mr. Blois Andrew. well known commercial man, was s. buslnes

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visitor to Murray Harbour on Tues- day March 10th. Mr. Andrew has been travelling now for some thirty-seven years and he says that without doubt this has been the best winter he has ever experienced for his line of work.

Farmers and others who have been cutting wood throughout the winter have garnered their harvest and huge piles of the mighty monarchs of the forest fill many yards, lending an air of industry and prosperity to the countryside. Mr. Elmer Brohaut, the genial and efficient sawer of the district, is how busy on his rounds reducing the huge piles to firewood.

. . t Mesrs. Sam Pi-owse and Arnett Stewart were visitors to Georgetown on Monday March 9th and while in the Eastern capital took the opportunity of slttixig in on the V Milton I-lornet-George town Eagles hockey game, Both were loud in their praises of the never-say-die spirit of the Eagles who. when trailing 4-0 at the open- ing of the third period, came back to deadlock the score in 'the final frame.

The Spring like weather, though extremely pleasant, brings with it certain hazards such as the rotten and weakened ice surfaces on ponds and rivers that offer most alluring inducements to children and others. There is loo. the danger of gram fires, Here at Murray Har- bour on 'mc-sday March 10th some- one started such a fire and then forgot all about it. Luckily some ladies taking a short out home from the skating rink noticed the fire just as its hungry tongues were reaching out to the well-dried shingles of a barn. Prompt action averted disaster but one is not always so fortunate. Grass fires should never be started unlem there is plenty of help available who have lots of time to stay a- round until the fire is out.

ROSE VALLEY W. 1.

-Mrs. James Cousins was hostess to the Rose Valley W. I. on Wednesday evening, March 4th.

The president, Mrs. Wm. Mac- Domld presided. The meeting opened by repeating the Creed in unison. followed by roll call, which was responded to by eight mem- bers, one visitor was present. o'rhe minutes of the previous meeting were read, approved and signed. A

The Red Crou oonvcner reported seven nlghtles and one sweater sent in. More sewing and knitting was distributed. Final plans were made for finishing the quilt, for the flood victims. Mrs. Er-land Cousins invited the members in her home for a quilting party.

Ways and means of making money were discussed. and the secretary was asked to write to the National Film Board, also to write about amateur show.

Correspondence was in read and dlmussed. This included an appeal for volunteers to canvas the dis- trict for the Red Orcu. Mrs. Wm. Donald and Mrs. Erland Oousins. agreed to help out in the worthy cause.

The teacher. Miss Murray. was congratulated on the fine pro- gramme she presented during the afternoon. in the school when Educational week was observed. collection amounted to 45 cents.

Mrs. James Maolntosh invited the membe to meet at her home in April. Roll call is to be answer-

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, THE GUARDIAN, cHAaLo'r'rE'r6wN Prize Winning Entries In Camera Club Monthly Contests

one year old. Membership is

hobby of taking pictures. Local photo supply dealers are providing the prizes. The presi- dent of the club this year is Roland Taylor.

left, best ”The Night Before Christmas,”

January winner, top

R.C.M.P. February winner, above, sons” by Vic Runtz.

March winner left, best table top photo-”The Way I

See It" by L. F. Mclnnis.

Shown here are three prize winning pictures in the monthly contests of the Charlottetown Camera Club, now

PAGE NINE Dorothy lilx's colIiiin-

Continued from page I

she isn't even adult. Her concept at life is so warped that she is rapidly losing all appreciation oi! fundamental values. She is, in effect, hypnotized by the silly, sordid printed matter.

Perhaps she feel: cheated in love? Apparently you have ill children, which might account for her state of mind. Perhaps yam haven't given her the affection she desires. Tell her you lovn her- don't expect her to take you for granted. Don't be stingy with com pliments or flattery, bring home a surprise gift now and then. Taikr her out, get her to entertain people, help her find something to iii in time during the day. With less time to read. she may be lurer away from the magazines that now seem to be her main entertain mtnltf there were no one to read indecent periodicals. there would bi no purpose in publishing them; conversely, It they were not puh llshed, no one could read them. In curing your wife of this sorry interest, see what you can do to curb the general distribution of these publications.

DEAR. MISS DIX: I am 21 and am in love with a boy thret years younger. He isn't working, but I have a job. My parents won't let me go out with him, though they know he is a nice boy. Hi has asked to marry me, but they say "no." Don't you think I'm old

enough to think for myself? -7- W-

ANSWER: As you are seriously considering nitirringe with A. jobless boy of 18, I would cmplialically say you weren't qualified to think for yourself-though legally, of course, you are.

DEAR MISS DIX: I am'24 years old and in love with a man I. My family says I am still too young to be married. Some member:

of my family are still single at 30 and 33. C A

ANSWER: Your family is inclined to late niiirrlnilfl. 01' "OH! 01 all, but that's no reason for you to remain alnglc if you've found I man you love.

open to anyone making a photograph studios and

Christmas picture- by Sgt. D. R. George,

best portrait-"Mother and

ed by a "" I niiig Hint". Miss Murray and Mrs. MacDonald are to have charge of the pro- gramme.

The singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close.

A contest put on by Mrs. George Matheson. was won by Mrs. Erland Cousins. A game of "Consequences, caused much fun and laughter, A lovely lunch was .then served by the hostess.

SOURIS C. W. L.

'. . "rhe regular monthly meet- ing of the Souris Sub-division of the Catholic Women's League was held in the Parish hall on Tues- day March 10th with an attendance of nine members. 4 '

The president, Mrs. M. .1. Mc- Quaid. was in the chair and opened the meeting wi-th prayer.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. J. J, MacDonaild.'IVhe treasurer Mrs. J. B. St. John, read the financial report.

The secretary read a letter of ap- preciation from Mrs. J. J. Mac- Oormack. It was moved and seconded that S5 be given to the Sisters of St. Mary's Convent to buy flowers for the altar at Easter. Money was voted to buy prizes for a lottery which was being inaugurated to supplement the de- pleted funds. Packages of envelopes

for the lottery, were distributed"

to the members.

It was decided this lottery would be drawn for at a card party to be held in the hall, on the Monday following the April meeting.

It was decided to have a "Question box", at the Study Club to be held in the hall.

The meeting closed with prayer by Rev. P. Mumaghan.

MONTAGUE W. I.

. ."I'he regular monthly meeting of the Montague Women's Institute

' was held Tuesday evening March

3rd, at the home of Mrs, Spencer Llewellyn.

r The prmldent. Mrs. Lorna Wig- glnton, was in the chair, and the meeting opened with the "Collect for Club Women" repeated in unison. there was a large at- tendance of members. and 13 visi- tors were present. Roll call was answered with an article for the white elephant sale.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secrdtary, Mrs. Later Maclieod. and were appmy- ed as read.

The Oomesilmderice was read and duoused. 'rhe sum at ten dollars was voted tovivards the European disaster fund.

Mrs. Macbeod reported for the visiting committee. Each member and visitor prment autographed a friendship card to be sent to 3 HI I who is ill in the hospital. Mrs. Lyle Boehrier and Mrs. Byron Stewart were appointed on the new visiting committee. Mira. William Mccnean reported for the Red cross committee. and wool for socks and ii sweater was given to several members. .- '

Mrs. Llewellyn reported on the lI'q8'l'em of the First Aid Class zvhroh is sponsored by the Insti- u e.

One new member. Mrs. Gordon coffin. was welcomed.

An article "I-lmisehold Hints" Wfltlen by Mrs. H. 1''. Laundry for tho institute news was read by MW Wllclnton. A poem commend- ing the work of the Institute. writ- tne by Mrs. S. C. Macbesn, was read by Mrs. Llewellyn.

At the close of the meeting the visitors enjoyed ii social hour which feathered a drawing contest which was won by Mrs. Lewis Higgihboihiim, MI! I white elephant sale with Mrs.

-Robert Mlchon acting as suc-

tionoer. A delicious lunch was served by the hasten who was as- lhtod In serving by Mrs. Wiggin-

ton sndMrs.MscI.eod.

Electricity was installed-on the go looks at Bault Ste. Marie in

MERMAID VV. I.

The rvionthly meeting of Mer- maid Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Joseph Lacey on February 5th with seven mem- hers and one visitor praent.

The president presided and opened the meeting by having members repeat the Club We- men's Creed in unison. Roll call was answered by each member paying a dime and "A Country I Would Like to Visit and Why".

Correspondence was read and discussed. Five names were select- ed as delegates to the A. C. W. W.

There was no report from the

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sick and school committee.

Mrs. Russel Mathuon and Mrs. Bennett MacDonald were to see about getting records for a dance in the school. Mrs. Russel Math- won and Mrs. Joseph Lacey were appointed on the program com- mittee for the next three months

A contest put on by Mrs. Bennett MacDonald. was won by Mrs. Joseph Lacey.

Mrs. Athol MacDonald invited the members to her home for the March meeting.

At the close of the meeting dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and lunch com-

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