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' noun vmm vou NIID In C ll0llSElli)lll muuct causal-s uosr ntcouvruorn Ann uaaln crunuimi llumtr oassaizarlua I I0 Oren! George Street III”! I Phone 2991 CIIIIIOTTIIOWN, F.I.I. Noun 9 la 5 or by epeeinlnianl CARNIVAL . 3, FRANCES PAIIKIEON REYES I (Continued) 1' .-.. 1 Breok was still thinking about the mirror. In going through his father's papers. he had seen a drawing for just such a design as she described. together with a jeweler's estimate which came to a staggering sum. He did not want Anna to know that it was his fath- er who had given that mirror to Mrs. Fontaine, when she was still Estelle Lenoir. Everything Anna said on the way home seemed to rub him the wrong way. The night was so mild that he had gone to the dinner bareheaded and withou: an over- coat. and he was thankful that at least Anna could not reproach him for flinging down his topper and his white scarf and his Chester. field on the hall setter. as he wits very apt to do when there was no one at hand to take things from him, instead of hanging them up neatly himself. Then he moved toward the library, where the lights were still burning. "I didn't look at the evening papers before we went out," he said. "I think that perhaps I'd better, before I go to bed. Good night. I hope you get it stood rest." An hour later he went out on the gallery and looked moodl'.y.al1- most unseeingly. over the lawn toward the flowering shrubs and graceful trees. Then he walked down the path and into the de- serted streets. Almost before he knew it, he had reached the Fon- taines' house again. The front of it was in darkness. But lights still shone from some of the side win- dows, and the sound of music floated through them. Breck opened and closed the gar- den gate quietly. When he reached the clump of shrubbery surround- ing the music room. he stopped. He could see Celeste sitting at the piano, with the light from a tall lamp streaming down over he.- bronze-colored hair and her while neck and arms. The rest of the room was in darkness. He stepped back among the ht-mboos. Celeste had finished singing while he -was crossing the lawn. Now she began to sing again. this time the West Indian lament of a Negro lover sympathizinv, with the grief felt by his quadroon sweet- heart because her rival had sup- planted her in the affections of her white master. The final notes trailed softly off no further sound and no light He went out of the garden as and walked slowly down the street toward his own house. when he had closed and bolted the door for the second time. he went still ter a moment's hesitation. turned the knob of the door leading not into ills own room,l.1ut into Drew's. He pulled up a chair to the side of the bed and sealed himself cau- tiously. Enough light filtered into the room from the open nvindow for him to make out the contour of Drew's dark, tousled head and red. rounded cheeks. He was clutching a top animal. made of wood. Anna would not allow him to sleep with a woolly one. because she consid- ered it unsanitary. Gently as he touched it. the child stirred. sleep- lly. tightened his hold on the an- imal. and, turned. Brock bent down and kissed him. "Don't worry. old man. I wasn't going to take it away from you." he whispered reassuringiy. Then in a still lower voice he muttered. "I hope you won't have to go on hug- ging wood forever." t 0 I CHAPTER X. The next afternoon. when Brock returned from the Boston Club, he! found Anna. in an unusi:a'.ly ami- able mood. t "Marie Celeste Fohtaine dropped in on her way home from s::nool," she told him. "She inv.'f.ed us t.o have dinner tornnrrc-xi evening with Olivier and herself, and to go to sce 'St. Joseph's altar? after- wards. Bhe said this would be Mi- Carcme, and that there was al- ways a very interesting celebration. Did you ever hear of it?" "Of course I have. We always used to make a tour of the Italian Quarter on St. Joseph's Evening, when I was a youngster. lo see the altars. Well. that was darned thoughtful of her. wasn't it? jDld you say we'd go'l"" "Yes. Provided that you wanted to. I was careful not to commit you to anything. Brock." "But gosh. I'd like to be com- mitted to anything that's as much fun Is that is. And we could go up to splendida the next day, or even the day after." By the time Olivier and Marie Celeste called for Anna and Break. in Olivier's ' t red-cushioned. white-bodied car. he-was in holi- day mood. This suffered a slight setback when Olivier automatically lsteri Anna into the back seat side Marie Celeste. flrectc -had forgotten that acrorrling to stand- ardized etiquette. gentlemen invar- iably. rode together in the front of an equipase and ladies in the back. made himself agreeable to Oliv- ing hlrn general racing around New Orleans. -('I's so continual) JV; NOW 0 IIIIIVI more slowly up the stairs and. af- Screech Owls and big gut in spite of his disappointment. lei-.. encouraging him to talk about his own special interests, and ask- qiiestiona about and other sports in and EARLY MATING June is our popular month for weddings. but in Birdland mating takes place much earlier hi the year. Great Horned Owls rush matters. it may be all very well in the southern United states to start housekeeping in January. but sometimes snowstorms are still going on in parts of Canada when the eggs are being hatched in Feb- ruary. However. these babies are brought up in a hollow tree trunk, protected from the worst weather. Young Horned Larks have a much harder time. Their parents often build soon after mid-March. right in the open. on the ground. Little Larks may be bcrn before the snow is over. Occasionally Wood- cocks and Killdeer Plovers also begin nesting in March. Among the first birds to consider the advislbility of chcosing a part- nor are many of the Ducks. In the south. as early as January, parti- cularly Mallards and Black Ducks may be seen flying in pairs - the female leading the way. the male following. Migrating north as hus- band and wife, they are ready to begin homemaking at once-., per- haps before, March is out. Pintails. too, frequently get here are all the ice has left our lakes: it is not unusual to find their eggs at the beginning of April. Mtany sea birds and shore birds also carry on courtship antics be- fore they are back in their breed- ing grcunds. so we miss seeing this performance. But ordinarily males come first, choose their territory. and guard it until the fema'les ar- rive. Ciiebes show their love by swim- ming out from shore and letting out "a succession of yell: and wailings"; male Gulls feed their sweethearts; Gannets go through a ceremony that looks as though they were drinking; certain sand- pipers preen their feathers and lift their wings. some males pre- sent nesting materials to their chosen brides; others do much bowing or fanning out of their tails. An Oven-bird was observed making that "kneading" notion, like a cat does with its claws. Birds show off just as do young lovers. When our song birds return into further silence. But there was later in sr-rlna and set at house- keeping duties. we generally can- coming from the house anywhere. not tell whether or not they are paired the same as the previous noiselcssly as he had entered it, Sl'”'iIIler. But of scme matters we are quite certain. Wrens are known to be unfaithful. going off gaily with one girl after another, even in the same season. But little Canada Geese rate for life. Why are some eggs spotted? BUMMERFIELD C. W. L. The February meeting of the Summerfield Sub-division of the C. W. L. was held at the home of Mrs. Emmett Clcw. Emerald. with twelve members and one visitor present. In the absence cf the President, the chair was occupied by Mrs. Austin Murphy. who also recited the League Prayer. The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting which were ap- proved. Correspondence was then M-. Alban Reid. Hope River, spent the week-end in o'I.eary. Mrs. Herbert Ross and family were visitors to Borden on sat- urday. 'Mr. Robert Csrruthers. Keno- ington. was a business visitor to Fredericton on Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas Craswell. loyster Bed Bridge. is the guest of her sis- ter Mrs. James Murray. Mr. Bruce Deacon, North Wilt- shire. was a business visitor to Fredericton on Tuesday. The many friends of Mrs. Eliza Maclnnts are pleased to learn that she is up and around again fol- lowing an attack of 'flu. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Cutcliffe and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Weeks were visitors to Charlottetown ..z:.' evening. MP. and Mrs. Miller Weeks and family. Elliotts, spent Sunday in Fredericton the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weeks. Mr. A. B. Cutciiffe and Miss Phyllis Cutcliffe. Charlottetown were visiting in Hunter River and Fredericton on Sunday afternoon. Miss Leah Pickering. P. W. 0. student spent the week-end in Fredericton the guest of her cous- in Miss Beulah Haslam. Mr. and Mrs. Ingham Palmer, Charlottetown spent Sunday in Fredericton the guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Cutcliffe. Mr. and Ms. George Pound and Mr. Ray Pound have returned to their home in Hazel Grove after spending the winter months in Nova Scotia. Mrs. George" Morrison was i.n Charlottetown Monday and Tues- day vlsiting her daughter Dulcie who is A patient in the P. E. 1. Hospital. Friends of Miss Dulcie Morris- on. P. W. C. student, are sorry to hear that she is a patient in the P. E. 1.. I-Iospial with pneumonia. l-fer Fredericton friends wish her a speedy recovery. read and discussed. A letter from Mrs. W. J. Sulli- van. Summerside. convener of the Missionaries cf Mary was read. A letter from Mrs. D. F. McNelll, Summerside. convener of "The Canadian League Magazine." a card of thanks from Mlrs. J. B. Croken, church organist for a gift at Chrisimas. one new mem- ber joined. The pastor was remem- bered with a gift at Christmas. It was moved by Mrs. G. C. Green and seconded by Na. Em- mett Clow that a card party he held 1 Emerald hall in the near future. The following ladies were appointed to take charge and at- lend to the prizes, score cards, etc. Mrs. C. W. Croken, Mrs. A. C. Hughes. Mrs. Emmett Clow. Mrs. G. C. Green. Mrs. Reginald smith, anrl' Mrs. John Cash. The secretary was asked to send a card of sympathy to a bereaved member. A slok member to be re- membered by a treat. Mrs. John Cash invited the mem- bers to her home for the March meeting. Meeting closed with prayer. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour on- joyed. ' . .. UHAKLU'l'I'ETOW'N . Nmmy-.V W BULLETINS FROM Fredericton and N A ' I ' V '5” . CRESCENT ninqunn Vicinity "5 W!" W3 WWI-'llD I.wli.sou L1 ' Guides and Brownies of Kensins- ton continue to make good head- way and are happy to have Mrs. Auld back as Lieutenant again. signalling. every Guide's chore, has become top favorite since Mrs. J. R. Holman promised I prise trip to the Forum for the one passing first. Mrs. Teresa lllderkin, leader of the'Profestant Guides reports splendid progress in -badge work! and Little House Emblem are be-, ing completed. t 1951 Census : Your Commissioner has alreadyl sent you Census cards and forms. and I would remind you that these should be returned now with the 26 cents for each Guide and Brownie. Charlottetown headers are requested to hand same to Commissioners at the next Guiders Club meeting. Gulders Club Guide and Brownie Leaders are especiaily requested to attend Guiders Club meeting at Trinity Hall next Thursday. 8th, at 6.30 pm. supper will be served by the ladies of the South Local Ass'n. Be sure and come along. Brownie Leaders will find a display of cir- cus figures and other demonstrat- ions of badge -work and Mrs. 0:- borne of Central Royalty is giving us some magic and games. Guide Leaders will find that games can be adapted for the Guides, so do not miss this meeting. Thinking Day Cents Miss G. Hart reports a very poor response to da for the 1 cent per Guide and Brownie to help the World Friendship Fund. How I- bout a very special effort girls. your cent will go to help girls in other countries that are not as fortunate as you, so take your cent along to your Leader at the next meeting. Training Guide Leaders Training Classes will commence on Monday next for three weeks under Mrs. E. Cud- more. All Guide Leaders and Lieu- tena t will be welcomed. For fur- ther information phone your Com- missioner or Mrs. F. Jenkins. ' BIIIIBESVLJEIITIME (Continued from page 10 ......................--- couldn't. be. No, air, it oouldn't be. It just couldn't. Yet his eyes told him it was true. He flew over to that sandy beach that he might have a closer look. I-le allghted just a little way in front of this two-legged person who had come out from under the palm trees. "Peet-weetl Pest-weet!" he call- ed. He ran a few steps then stop- ped. bobbing -and bowing more than ever because he was so ex- cited. "Feet-weetl Peet-weet!" "Well, well. well!" exclaimed a. "Small houses can give big ideas!” .f ' . -M” .3 l . 3.. "Sounds funny, I know. But this house might have given you the same idea I had-- if you'd been in my shoes the other day. "I'd just dropped around with my son Bob and his family to see how their new house was getting on. It seemed to me to be just perfect for them.'Cute, trim and practical. But small. There certainly wouldn't be room for anyone but them. "Suddenly the thought hit me- Whaf if I had to move in with them because I didn't have enough to live on offer I'd retired? "Then and there I resolved never to let that happen. Sure, there may be plans for paying old-age benefits to everyone someday. But I'll need extra income to make sure that I'll be completely inde- pendent. And the best way to get it is by increasing my life insurance. '1'he'LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES in Canada and their Representatives VIOIKINOIOI NATIONAL PIOOIIII. . . IIHLDING PIIIONAI IICIIIITV ;.. "That plan seemed so logical! won- dered why I hadn't thought of it before. And when I saw my agent I discovered haw flexible life insurance can be - how it fits my own needs and my wife's need for protection. . "So now I'm building security for my- self and my family the best possible way - with life insurance i" At your service . . . To help you meet your fu- ture financial needs with ...-'--to-measure planning, your life insurance company serves you through a ' d life underwriter. He takes a rsonal inter- est in your problems . . . analyses the facu that must be considered in building a sound plan for all-round security. His services provide t great advantage of seeking ' , insurance way! the life L-IZSOI did you ever get way down here on Robinson Ci-usoe's Island? Of course. that is a foolish question because of course you flew down here. I know that, but even so it is hard to believe that such a small person can have made such 3. long journey. Are you going on farther or are you staying here un- til spring? advice you will stay right here. I'm sure you can't find a better place." "Peat-weeti Peel.-weetl" familiar voice. "As I live.it is Teet- er the Sandplper. How in the woi”.-rl' You sireicheilia hand across the wiiderness.. Teeter. . "Of course, you. may not be the If you will take my cried Peet-west!" same sandpiper I've seen so often along the Big River and Laughing Brook and around the Smiling Pool. but you are the same kind and I like to think you are the very same one. It is like meeting some one from home," continued the familiar voice. "Pest-wectl Pest-tweet!" piped the little Sandpiper as if he un- derstood everything and was trying his best to say that he was in- deed that very one. He bobbed and he bowed as only an old and trusted friend. He knew him. It was Farmer Brown's boy- He was sure of it. Never had be seen Farmer Brown's boy down here before but he was sure he wasn't mistaken. - He wasn't mistaken. It WI! Farmer Brown's boy viaitlns 10' the first time tho Land-of-alwsyu summer. "I wonder if I will find any more of mY IGINV-'m! """d' "Pest-west! here." said Farmer Browns bay. : - broad smile on his l00d'nl"”" freckled face. Teeter didn't say. s. Spotted Sandpiper can. This WI!