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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES CAZETTE PAGE ELEVEN May Close Haven After 400 Years A low oak door in a plain stone house in Rochester High street, im- mortalized by Dickens, and for nearly 400 years the "open sesame" to a night's comfort for the wan- derers and the homeless, may be barred against them for ever. By his will of 1589, Richard Watts, Recorder-in-Waiting to Queen Eliz- abeth who entertained the Queen in his home under the walls of Rochester Castle, set > a fund "to provide six good matrices or flock beds and other sufficient furniture to harbour or lodge poor travellers or wayfaring men, not common rogues or proctors, for not longer than one night . . . . and at every coming in to have 4d." : In 1840 "The Six Poor Travellers" | was closed to its one-night guests when Rochester became a Defence Area and has not beén re-opened since. Now the trustees of Watts' Char- ity have asked the Charity Come joners to consider whether it 'should be reopened. The Commis sioners are considering their de- cision. Comedy of Debts Settled by Judge In the little county court at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, Farmer George Brown and Farmer Tom Bradshaw met for the big pay-off. For 20 years each had dealt with the other, seldom paying in cash, but seftling their deals on an ex- change basis. But recently Farmer George de- cided that the reciprocal arrange- ments must end, that future busi- ' ness must be on a cash transaction a AN WW Sh - i : 1 3 i i } i } 2 i basis, He sent in a bill for £101. Farmer Tom replied. He sent in a bill for £98. Judge Pugh decided that Tom pays George £64, and George pays Tom £63. i h. iii it : Cool Princess So cool thie cap sleeves, so slim the princess. lines of Pattern 4742 Beginners' choice for easy sewing .. .. straight seams, no sleeves tc set in, no collar, few pattern parts. This pattern, easy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Include: complete illustrated instructions. Pattern 4742 comes in sizes 32, 34 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52. Size 36 takes 4% yards 35-inch. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25¢) in coins (stamps cannot be acceptzd) for this ttern, Print plainly SIZE, N. ADDRESS, PATTERN NUMCER. Send your order to DAILY TIMES GAZETTE Pattern. Department, Oshawa. SEE A SPECIALIST The ancient oracle who declared that "a man is wise who admits that he knows nothing," is quoted by National Health authorities at Ottawa in a warning against self- treatment. Ignorance isn't weakness, it's wisdom, point out the doctors, and this applies particularly in such a highly-specialized field as medi- cine. It is foolhardy for those without proper qualifications to at- tempt medical treatment. Yet, that - | is just what many people do when they neglect to obtain expert ad- vise for ailments, and practice self- lustre of these pearls. a wonderful Mother. Snap the sparkling clasp at the back of the neck . .. then for the mirror so she can see superb There's a locket to match and earrings too. The whole set would make a wonderful gift for medication. | Joseph Pringle to see you." Better to Love, Lose and Love Again | Today's Short Story REMEMBER? By Martin Milburn D* ROY MARCY looked out through the rainswept window. His thoughts were as gloomy as the weather. He turned to his patient, "Amnesia is a funny thing," he said. "You can go along for years and remember nothing. Or you can be hit on the head and re- member. Or you can see some- thing or someone you once knew and everything comes back to you." "What do you intend to do, doc- tor," the tty girl sitting before him asked. "Slug me with a base- ball bat?" She laughed. "It's no laughing matter, Jane, or Mary, or whatever your name is. You know I've become quite fond of you. But I can't ask you to marry me." The girl became sober. "For all I know, I may be already mar- ried in some other town. I couldn't e: you to be happy with me with that hanging over our heads." Roy held her by the shoulders. "Can't you remember?" She could only put her hands on his, mute and helpless. Roy released her. He went back to staring out the window. Life had been so simple--until this girl had come into his life, That had been nearly two months 0. She had walked into the office and said, directly and sim- ply, "Doctor, I need help." She knew neither her name nor from where she had come. She had only the clothes on her back and a Change purse which was of no help. he was young, and vibrantly alive, and beautiful. In Dr. Roy Marcy's efforts to help her, he had to like and then to love this quiet girl--all in the space of two months. And she--he was sure she returned his love, Visits to the police were of no avail. All they could do was to keep her description on file in the event that someone came looking for her. Even psychiatric treatments were getting them no- where. The young woman was as though suspended in a vacuum. Unable to go back to her former life, she was nevertheless reluct- ant to go forward to a new life. He turned to her again. "We've got to do something," he said. "This can't go on." 'I'm so tired--so tir She leaned back in the chair, "I can't Shs any more---my head's split- buzzer on Dr, Marcy's desk sounded. It meant someone was | waiting to see him. The rece ' tionist in the outer office would open the door in one moment to give him the name of the caller. "Darling, you'll have to go into the reception room for a short i while." . * "Yes, Roy." She arose slowly, | looked' sorrowfully at him, and headed for the door. As she got to it, it was opened and prim Miss O'Connell poked her head in, "Doctor," she barked, "A Mr, The girl stepped aside as Pringle came through the door. He glanced at her but continued to the desk. Suddenly he whirled, "Pat!" he shouted, "Where've you been?" - pi He grabbed her in his arms, embraced her. She stepped back, stupefied for a moment. Then a 'ook of wonderment came into er eyes. She stepped forward, Jee at him, Slowly, the knowl- >dge of recognition transformed aer in x eu tan y, [C you, oe " . "That's right! I'm Joe. And what in the world happened to you?" "1 ss I lost my memory," the girl said, still hesitantly. "I couldn't remember anything." He embraced her again, Marcy's heart sank as he ~Tilustrated by Harry Hall "I can't think any move -- my head's splitting," the girl said. . So. this was it. His worst fears realized. His dreams of a home with this wonderful little girl evaporated with the return of her memory. He sat down heav- ily. (Jt had been a beautiful dream. "When I got home," Joe was saying, "You were gone. I couldn't imagine what had hap- pened. Neighbors told me you ad gone downtown -- that you hadn't been seen for days. I nearly went crazy. It wasn't until I'd gone to the police that I got any clues at all. They said , Marcy had a patient who was the victim of amnesia, The description fitted you to a T. And sure enough, here you are." For the first time the girl seemed to realize what had hap- pened. Tears came to her eyes. "Now I remember. I did go down- town, to do some shopping. I was crossing the street when a truck came along, seemed to be out of control. I jumped back and that was the last I remem- ber. When I came to, someone said I had jumped back into a post. But I had forgotten every- thing." She turned moist eyes upon Joe and, weeping, placed her head on his shoulder. y, again star- ing gloomily out the window, felt like jumping through it. "Here 1 was lost," she said "And all the time I was only » mile from home." "Yeah," Joe laughed. "Funny, isn't it?" Roy stood up and fixed Joe with an angry glare, "Nothing funny about it." The smile froze on Joe's face. He stepped back. "A man like you," Roy con- tinued, "Should be horsewhi| and ridden out of town on a rail!" "Now wait a minute," said Joe, "I'd like to know what you're | | "Joe," she uttered hesi- | i Roy i looked | talking about." "Yes," Roy repeated, "You | ought to be hor sewlipped. And ['ve a good mind to give you the * seating you deserve right now." Joe turned to the girl, "What's ~rong with him?" "I think I know," she smiled, "You do?" Roy demanded, "Perhaps you could use a good spanking, too." . "I'd like to know what this is all about," exclaimed Joe. "Any man who would leave his beautiful wife alone and go traip- sing off somewherc deserves a horsewhipping Roy said. The girl stepped between them. "Dr, Marcy," she whispered, "You wonderful dear--I want you to meet my brother, Joe Pringle." "Yes," said Joe, "And this is my sister, Patricia. And what's eating you?" The doctor's jaw dropped--but unutterable joy shone in his ed face as the girl said: "Joe, want you to meet my future husband who has come out of my past, I want you to meet Roy, who has come into my future." : (Copyright) something like Sight Is Back After 4 Years Blind for over four years, 28- year-old Ronald Jetson, an Austra- lian Navy stoker, has just seen his wife and three-month-old son for the first time, Jetson lost his sight through bomb-blast when the cruiser Perth was sunk by the Japanese. Now after three operations by Mr. Tudor Thomas, a Cardiff ophthalmig | specialist, 50 per cent. of Jetson's sight has been restored. Mrs, Jetson flew from Australia to ke at her husband's side during the operations. Six weeks after she arrived the baby was born. They were there when the bandages were removed, but-- © "I cheated really," said Jetson. "lI was 50 anxious to see my wife that a few days after the final oper- ation I lifted a corner of the band- age and had a peep." 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Mrs. Eastwood acted in hundreds of plays, and often read Lancashire stories, "She was a grand old dame of broadcasting," a close friend said. "Her biggest secret was her age. Not even her close friends knew %. Fhe must have beén well over GI Wife Signed For Broadway ssn, A 21-year-old British G.I. bride a former Wandsworth, London, shop assistant and the mother of two children, has less than eight months after her arrival in the US. gained one of Broadway's most coveted jobs, singing aud dancing in the exclusive Rio Ca- bana night club. One of eight chosen from 80C US, girls, she is Lee Johnson, born Louise Cameron, whose home is in the time the next offer comes Alfred-road, Acton, London, where dlerk the news of hier success was re- ceived in a letter today by her brother, 17-year-old Ian. A dark, vivacious girl, she re- ceived a film offer from Universal Pictures, but turned it down be- cause she felt she had no acting ex- perience. - She hopes to be ready by pletely dry, disconn appliances on the screw the dead fuse replace it with a new 3 GIVE YOUR MOTHER FLOWERS... they mean s0 much! eo HYDRARANGEA' oe POT ROSES e POT PLANTS WILLIAMS & SINGER 801 Ritson Rd. S. Phone 4692R Though thousands of miles separate mother and child; though their opin- ions differ and sense of values vary, their love for each other which is the truest, purest love, unites them for all time and under all circumstances. It is Mother who is always forgiving and conciliatory. It is Mother who forgets the unpleasant--and cher- ishes the pleasant memories. It is Mother to whom we dedicate Sunday, May 11th with re- membrances-to comfort and delight her in small measure as she comforts and delights us all our lives. SPECIALTY SHOP 11 Simcoe St. S. -- Next Door to Kresge's -- Phone 73