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Show SMITH FIELD. UTAII THE SMITHFIELD SENTINEL. New Slenderizing Dresses rr.7TCZ:.rsr f Monterey istress Vtrclnla Stiver SYNOPSIS California o( 1TS3 a In Spanish-governe- d conflict between Church and Stata t lepre-seate- d two friendly enemies, frail old by Tray Junipero Serra. Franciscan missionary, and Dun Pedro Faces, dell coventor. After lelllnc Serra ho Is sendlnc to Mexico for his wlfo and son, whom ho has not seen for debt years, he refuses his aid toward foundlnc Uto Santa Barbara Mission, Dona Eulalia screes to co to California, accompanied by her duenna, Anguilla. Don Pedro sends for Serra, telllnc him that two rivals on their way from Mexico with E ulalla are and younc Pedro and that ha is leavlnc to meet them. Faces encases a Indian girl, Indlxuala. as maid for Ciung Eulalia sails from San Bias. It la a desolate trip. Prom tha port of Loreto, a lares eavalcado loaded with Eulalia's party starts out for the kmc overland trip. Eulalia, accustomed to luxury and comfort, bitterly recrets havlnc been persuaded to some. The two priests. Fray Mariano and Fray Bartolomeo, call on her and arouse bar suspicions as to Uielr genuineness. As tha cavalcade stops at various missions, Eulalia hears rumors of tha approach of her husband. While Don Pedro plans a real Itosta to welcome his wife, Eulalia Don Pedro welcomes plans her costume. als beautiful wlfo and younc son. Eulalia is toasted as tha Queen of tha Californian. On tha kmc Journey to Monterey, tha reunited couple are royally entertained at the Presidio at Ban Dleco. Eulalia disapproves of Ihs democratic relations of Don Pedro and his people. Pleadtns weariness In the midst of the feast she (oes to bed where Ancustlas tells her she knows Eulalia Is acaln to become a mother. Don Pedro Is disturbed hy the developments In the character of the priests and dreads Berra's disappointment In them. Llmplnc from mission to mission. Father Serra has a vision of SL Francis and tells his saintly master that he will be ready to Join him when Banta Barbara Mission Is founded. Meanwhile Eulalia finds there Is a conflict between Serra and Don Pedro and plana to use the priest as an ally. Alter a llallerlnc welcome at Monterey, Eulnlia is bitterly disappointed in the presidio. CHAPTER XIII 10 - Fog crept in from the sea, smothering the Royal Presidio of San Carlos de Monterey, and the Mision San Carlos Borromeo in a damp dinging blanket. It hung in wispa from the pines and cypresses, and muffled the sounds of the horses' hoofs as the Governor and his party traveled the two leagues of the Via Cruces from the presidio to the mission. La Gobemadora, riding in a litter, watched the gray tattera lift for a revealing moment, showing odd tortured shapes of gnarled cypress. Then a breeze from the sea would blow, hiding everything again in gray veils. She could hear the ocean, whispering, sighing, breaking into crashing cries as the waves met frustration against rocky crags where the cypress hung precariously. Shivering, she pulled her velvet mantle around her, burying her chin in the robe of supple otter skins. Her Indian bearers trotted along the narrow road with an even lope, half - naked, glistening with moisture. At one side of her rode the Governor in such gravity as became the Governor of the Califor-nia- s on his way to mass. At the other side of La Gobemadora rode Pedro the Younger, his small face serious. Following the Governor's party came the entire population of the presidio, riding in order of their rank: the o dicers, their wives, children and servants; the soldiers, their women, children; the storekeeper, the blacksmith and other artisans. It was Eulalia's first visit to the Mision San Carlos. She was curious about the place, eager to hear Padre Junipero; he who spoke words of flame with a tongue of gold. She had not seen the Padre Presidente since her arrival at Monterey, but had pondered deeply upon the strange man of God, and sought to discuss him with the Governor. To him she had expressed herself with an admiration for the monk which, in its heartiness, was foreign to her usual expressions of regard for others. Silently in her own mind, she was building great hopes. Serra was strong, the strongest man in California except her husband, and sometimes she wondered if he were not stronger than the Governor himself. But he was the man she needed. And her need was greater than the guilty fear of him which assailed her at times. Then there was Capitan Nicolas Soler. He was an ally of a different caliber. But with the two of them on her side Serra, bringing his fanatic belief and strength in his holy convictions to bear on the Governor, and Soler, with his per Bonn I ambitions and desires to worry and harry Don Pedro her own hopes of leaving the province she hated might be realized. She stirred impatiently in the lit- ter. Virginia Stivers Bartlett Birtutt The Governor turned to her with a smile "Are you comfortable, my soul? he asked tenderly. She nodded indifferently, and he spoke again. "I am sorry for your sake that it is foggy for your first trip to the mission. For myself, 1 like the fog as well as the sun. It is all one to me, whether the air be hot and dry, or cold and damp, just so it is the air of California. The bell sounded suddenly closer, and then Eulalia saw the whitewashed walls of the mission. Through a great gate in a palisud ed wall, the people from the presidio passed, by low buildings and WHUScrvfos ence curses, I would do it, God help me, I would do it! He choked, and bent his head In his hands. Tears trickled through the fingers that had woven and sewn raiment for Indians, and built adobe bouses to shelter the heathen. The Governor went quickly from the apartment. Then he walked slowly into the church, knelt a moment and eat beside his wife. She looked in alarm at his face. Pedro, she whispered, what He touched her hand. Nothing, ha said, "hush. She could hear his heavy breathing. His fingers strayed to his beard. Then Fray Junipero entered the church, and they rose. He celebrated the mass in a hoarse voice, then turned to climb the steps to the pulpit Eulalia gasped when she saw his face, grey above the stiff richness of his brocaded robe. Twice he stumbled and nearly fell. Eulalia watched the veined hand on the rail of tha balustrade with fascination. A bell, suspended from the center of the wooden canopy over the pulpit, rang mysteriously. The Indiana turned their eyes toward it, saw it ringing without aid of human hands, and fell to their knees in superstitious awe. Then the priest began to apeak. The huBkiness left his voice, and it rang loud and clear in the still church. What he said, Eulalia did not know, but the words poured forth in ringing cadence. Suddenly, feeling her husband beside her gripping the arms of the chair with both hands, she caught the import of Serra's words There is one among you who is sent by the devil! Listen not to him! Satan is lashing his tail in this land! Oh, beware, gentiles, beware the tempter's voice! Listen to the ill." words of God that come through the "111?" said Fray Junipero hoarseIll in body? Not I. But my lips of your Father Juniperd Serra, ly. soul suffers agonies untold. I have who la nothing nothing itself and who wishes to suffer, only to suffer for all your sins as Jesus Christ and His Holy Mother suffered. Pains unspeakable pains unbearable thus " He tore open the breast of his robe. Eulalia, through a mist of agonized emotions, saw the thin d chest encrusted with ores and ancient scars. The Indiana moaned. A sigh ran Serra through the congregation. raised a cross, its lower end sharpened Into a point, in one hand. In the other he balanced a stone. Lifting both with a wide gesture he brought the cross against his lacerated chest, and pounded the cruel point again and again into his flesh with the heavy stone. He staggered down the steps and mounted the altar. Seizing one of the branched candelabra he held it aloft a moment. Ye who fear! he cried. Ye who fear, behold the courage God gives those who are true to Him I His eyes glared straight at the Governor. He plunged the burning candles against his breast. The flames sputtered and died, extinguished in his conical Indian huts jacals to the door of the little church. At the entrance a priest, in his ceremonial vestments, met them, swinging an asperaorium that sprinkled holy water on them, while two little Indian neophyte - acolytes swung censers that smoked with burning copaL Aa they bowed their heeds for the prieate blessing, Pio of the yellow umbrella, now in spotless white trousers end shirt, his head encircled in a red handkerchief, spoke to the Governor. Don Pedro excused himself end followed Pio, as La Gobernadora entered the church. The Governor followed Pio into the sacristy. Standing upright in the center of the smell apartment that was almost filled by a great chest of drawers sent from Spain to hold the priestly vestments. Fray Junipero was in his sacerdotal robes. He spoke abruptly without any ceremonious preamble. I have been awaiting you, Don Pedro Fages. You have not been to see me. And I have not been to the presidio. The time that has passed since my return has been spent on my hands and knees, day and night, in close communion with Our Seraphic Father. Scrra's eyes gleamed large in his wrinkled face. The pupils seemed to spread over the entire iris, and they gleamed feverishly. Deep lines made furrows from nose to twitching gray lips. Fages noticed that his hands clasped and unclasped nervously, and that tremors shook his frame constantly. "Father, said the Governor, 1 will forgive the lack of ceremony with which you greet the representative of your King, for I see you are half-heale- listlessly. ly, Pedro," she replied relaxed Really she was deliciously So you were and comfortable. frightened when I swooned, really mofrightened? she asked after a ment "Of course!" he said, kissing her hands again. "Pedro, she said thoughtfully, so angry, "why was Padre Junipero so bitter, this morning? Are his serso fiery?" mons always so He told her of the scene in the sacristy. "So you see," he concluded, "he believed he had reason to denounce me. But, by Heaven," he said bitterly, rising to his feet and beginto ning to pace the floor, I am not blame for his defeat If he were in his right mind he could not believe I iricinugly and deliberately chose jhfts two rascally Franciscan! to found the Mission Santa Barbara. But he does believe it, and there will be endless trouble for me from this affair. He tugged at his beard. "I must establish the peace with Fray Junipero in some way. Officially, of course, I can overlook everything. But personally, something must be done between us. And God knows what it can be, or how it can be done. Eulalia's eyes were closed, but her mind was working busily. The Governor paced the floor back and forth, back Bnd forth. Pedro mio, said the lady softly, opening her eyes at last, "I think that here ia something I can do. Why not let me try to be the peacemaker between you? The Governor stopped his pacing. That would never do, he said The after a thoughtful silence. Padre Presidente would never come here, unless I ordered him to. And of course I would not do that. Your Excellency," said the Governors wife with a trace of raillery, "sometimes you are very stupid. Of course you couldnt order him here. But a poor helpless lady, who has been blessed by the Holy Virgin, and ia unable to make the long pilgrimage to Carmelo. might send for a spiritual adviser, a father confessor . . . might she not? she questioned softly. The Governor stared at her a moment, then smiled broadly. She might And then . . .? "If your Excellency will leave that to me," answered the lady with a demure smile. The Governor laughed aloud. I will then!" he cried, and knelt to kiss her hand. Over his bowed head. La Gobemadora smiled at some inner thought and nodded her head thoughtfully. blood. "Are You Comfortable, My Soul?" He Asked Tenderly. not called you here to speak of these things. 1 call you here to ask you about a faith broken, a promise unkept." Fages started to apeak, but Serra moved close to him. "Do you remember your promises, before you went away? No? Where is the mission to Santa Barbara? Where are the Franciscans you promised me? Where the soldiers to guard the work? Where is that mission. Pedro Fages?" "Father" "You will remind me that you brought two Franciscans with you. I need not tell you what they are. You know them. Why did you bring Rubi and Gili here? To insult me? To desecrate the Mision San Carlos, whose bricks are made from my flesh and moistened with my blood?" He tottered and Fages put a hand toward him. "Fray Junipero "Touch me not! Your hands are unclean! You are betraying your trust! Betraying the Holy Church' Fages took a quick breath. "Fray Junipero! he cried sternly. "Those are serious charges against me! 1 did not choose the two priests who came from Mexico They were sent by others." "Then I am betrayed in Mexico I "No! No one is betraying you! But your own suspicions "Ah ah mea culpa mca maxi ma culpa" He tottered again. Again the Governor moved to support him. but Fray Junipero stag' gered to the great chest and leaned ngninst it. "Leave me, infidel, unbeliever! You who stand in the way of the Mission of Santa Barbara dearest wish of my heart to be the brightest pearl in the Virgin's crown. Gol And if it were in my power to send you like Lucifer out of Heaven away from this land your pres are" A shriek rose above the sighs and sobs of the congregation. On the dirt floor at her husband's feet lay the wife of the Governor in a dead faint. That evening Don Pedro sat beside Eulalia, watching her anxiously. When at last, to his delight, she smiled wanly and dismissed the alarmed Angustias. he knelt to kiss h?r listless hand. How you frightened me, alma mia, my soul," he murmured tenderly. "Do you feel better now . . stronger? I suppose 1 am better, though feel dreadfully weak, oh, dreadful- - ... in ell, this dress is so smart that in the size-- 3 Pp YOU'RE class, here are three brand new its certain to be one of your fa- fashions designed especially for you! Everyone of them is extremely smart and everyone is designed to give added charm and dignity to foil figures. They are easy to make. The patterns are carefully planned to help beginners, and each ia accompanied by a detailed sew chart. So start in tomorrow, and have at least two of them ready for Easter. Princess House Dress. It's a sure way to start the day right, having a dress as becoming and pretty as this one to put on first tiling in the morning, It takes a woman- with some plumpness to do justice to that fitted, long line. Made up in printed percale, gingham or c ham-bra- y, with rows of ricrac braid, this dress will be so successful that you'll use the pattern time and again. Graceful Afternoon Frock. An especially charming style for luncheons, bridge parties and club meetings. This full sleeves make your arms look small, and are very graceful in themselves. Gathers at the shoulders create necessary bust fullness. Make this dress for now in silk print or chiffon. Later on, in voile or summer sheer it will be your coolest CHAPTER XIV My Lady, he ia coming, Padre Serra ia coming!" exclaimed Angus-tia- s from her lookout at one of the barred windows. He is walking across the parade-ground- s toward the palacio. Ah I said Eulalia with an excited flutter. Quick, Angustias, hand me my sewing. You, Indizuela, pull up a chair here to the fire for the holy father, and be quick about it. Angustiaa, ia there chocolate made? Escabellito! Where are you. you imp? Here, get where you belong. The child flopped on the floor facing the fire, and La Gobemadora settled her feet comfortably on his round back. All right, Angustias. Open the door for him. When Junipero Serra, who had trudged across the hills from tha Mission Carmelo, limping on his ulcered leg with Pio beside him, reached the door of the palacio, he paused. Angustias, with a deep bow and murmured greeting, ushered him within. (TO BE COXTIXl'ED) d Doctor, With Brush, Can Make Lions Perform a Series of Tricks vorites. This design adapts itself to so many materials silk crepe, silk print and, later d small-figure- on, linen. dress. Dress With Lengthening Panels. The plain neckline, the slim waist, snugged in by gathers, the long panel, front and beck, are all The Patterns. 1485 is designed for sixes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48. Size 36 rematequires 4 yards of rial, with 3 Vi yards of braid for 39-in- ch trimming. 1233 ia designed for sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 and 52. 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Hunter, lecturer in ana'..-nat Queens university, Belfast, Northern Ireland, entered the lions den at the Belfast Zoo, armed only with a brush, and made the animals perform a series of tricks, writes a correspondent in the New York Times. Lions and lionesses circled, stood on their hind legs and lay down at the bidding of the doctor, who ia used to training wild animals. In addition to being a lecturer of the university, he is curator of the zoo. "I draw the line at polar bears," said Doctor Hunter to reporters after the performance. I would run for my life from one of them. They are so uncertain. They appear to be perfectly gentle and then have a sudden lapse. A lion may leap and bite you once and hold on, but a polar bear goes on biting you all of long-handl- chemgsbiwtotobaccoiE "He turned on me and I hit him in the face and knocked him over. He was bagged by keepers with sacks and got back to his box. But The Spirit of Friendliness end Fair Dealing which Prevails at the I was badly bitten. I use my brush to push the lions Whenever necessary and they take the hint. Whips or sticks only enrage the animals, but the brush does not hurt them. I have given up golf altogether for lion taming. In comparison golf is far too alow. I get aa much exercise in half an hour In a lion's den as a weeks golf would give me, and you need to be ace-f- it for it." Irony, Sarcasm, Wit, Humor Irony is a figure of apeech in which the intended meaning ia the opposite to that expressed by the words used. For instance, words of praise may be used, but the ironio tone of voice implies blame. Sarcasm is a bitter gibe or taunt spoken with the intention of causing pain the time. to the bearer. Wit ia the apt assoMy worst experience was in the ciation of thoughts or words exzoo with a fully grown leopard. 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