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Show BEAVER PRESS The SILVER FLUTE By Lida Larrimore C- - Macrae-Smit- h Company WKU Service. SYNOPSIS The plans seemed possible, talking about them in front of the fire, by things that were familiar and friendly and dear. They needn't be separated. They could stay In the d house. And then she knew that they couldn't The plans vanished like bubbles touched by a careless hand. Cousin Julia, rosy and handsome and very kind, appeared at the living room gray-shingle- On her eighteenth birthday, Barbara, motherless daughter of Christopher Thorne, artist, awakes with anticipation of the Joys of the day. She receives a birthday ring from Bruce MacLain, young: artist friend of the family, but more than friend to Barbara. Barbara and Bruce go picknick-in- g on the sands at Provlncetown. He tells her a story of a gypsy boy, a lit- gypsy girl whom he. loves, and song of a silver flute. She knows It is her own love tale. Her happiness turns to sorrow when she returns home to learn her father has been drowned. Vtle ..' CHAPTER III Continued 5 ( Jk The plana seemed possible at night, lying awake with Gay close and warm beside her. In the morning, however, with Cousin Julia managing everything and Cousin Evie acting as though she were no older than Gay, the plans would seem silly and childish. Bit by bit hope would vanish and her heart would feel heavy as lead. She seemed, visibly, to grow thinner. The color left her cheeks and her eyes were tragically large. Bruce, who had postponed his return to New York, was constantly at the Thornes'. But he seldom saw Barbara alone. She seemed content, In a measure, only when she was with the children. Loving her, it hurt him to know how completely they filled her mind. Even when, occasionally, he held her In his arms, he felt that she wasn't there. Something had gone. The warm loving part of her which, for a few hours had been his, was now absorbed by the children. He felt hurt and helpless and left behind. In his studio Bruce spent many sleepless hours. Was she old enough? he asked himself. Did she know how deeply he loved her? Had he let himself In for unhappiness? He asked her none of these questions. Loving her deeply, he tried, when he was with her, to forget, for the moment, his own He knew she disturbing emotions. was glad that he had postponed his return to New York. When he left her at bedtime, she clung to him. The house filled with flowers. There were all sorts of letters and cards. Mr. Tubbs, the postman, brought a letter from "Uncle Stephen." It was a very nice letter. Barbara read It to the children as they sat on the studio steps. "Uncle Stephen" had seen In a paper, the better said, an account of Father's death. - He sent sympathy to his "little flllette." "What's a 'flllette'?" Gay wanted to door. "Ten o'clock," she said In the brisk cheerful voice that made Barbara feel small and rather foolish. "Time for tired kiddies to be in bed." "We can't, can we, Bruce?" Barbara asked when the children, marshaled by Cousin Julia, had gone upstairs to bed. "We can't stay here' together." "I'm afraid not. Babbie," he answered, his face very troubled and grave. "I guess I knew it all along," she said wearily. "Fairy tales." Her voice quivered. Looking down, he saw that her lashes were jeweled with tears. "Don't mind so terribly, darling. Please try not to mind so much." "I I can't help It, Bruce." He knew that she couldn't help it He knew that words were useless. He held her close, wanting to bear It for her, racked by her shaking sobs. Gradually the sobs grew less. She sighed and then was still, so still that he thought she had gone to sleep. But presently she stirred. "Bruce. "Yes, darling V "When are you going back to New York?" "Tomorrow. . . She clung to htm for a moment, then raised her head from his shoulder. "I don't suppose " She paused ..." know. French-Canadia- course not," Kit answered. "Don't you remember how Father used to tell us that he was the only other American, besides Mother and Father, In the town where Babs was born?" The children talked, In low voices, about Father. Barbara read the letter agala It was nice and friendly, she thought She lingered over the concluding sentence. . . . "If a crusty old bachelor can be of assistance, pleaso A crusty let him know at once. old bachelor! Then he wasn't mar rled. And he must be older than she had thought. But he didn't sound "crusty." "Flllette" was a charming word. Saying it over made her feel that she knew "Uncle Stephen." . . . She tucked "My little flllette." the letter Inside her blouse and felt she had found a friend. And then, on a day so blue and golden, so filled with sunshine and gentle wind and the smoky fragrance of autumn that it didn't seem possible there could be sadness In the world, they left Father beside Mother In the cemetery on the hill. The house seemed desolate when they returned, too quiet, too tidy and neat Father was gone. That evening they sat around the living room hearth. It grew chilly when the sun went down and Bruce had built a fire. Cousin Evie had gone to bed with a headache. Cousin Julia, In Jamie's room upstairs, was writing a letter to Cousin Will The children were glad to be alone. Barbara told them about the plans she made at night, lying awake In the low carved bed. The children accepted them with enthusiasm. "I can get a Job after school," Kit said, his face brighter than It had been since the day of the storm. "Dicky Woods says I'can be his delivery boy," Jamie announced from the hearth rug. "I've already asked him about it." "If Martha goes, I'll do the dishes," Gay said nestling close to Kit, her end against his shoulder. "Stout fella I" Kit said softly, knowing how Gay hated washing dishes and dusting and making beds. "Other people have shops," Barbara continued, loving the children for wanting to help, She lifted hor face to Bruce, feeling hopeful, wanting to be assured. "We could,' couldn't we. Bruce? Isn't It a sensible plan? Don't you think we could?" Bruce smiled but his eyes were grave. What a child sho wns, no older than Gny, making her fairy tale plans. If he could bear It for her the certain disappointment She was too small to VDear It herself, too young In spite of courage. If he could bear It for her he loved her, he loved her so much. . . . ..." ... 'her (Prepared by the Cnlted States Department of Agriculture.) WNU Service. circus, land of sawdust and pink lemonade and is about to emerge from winter quarters. The magic rumble of red wagons and the footsteps of clrcusdom's spangled battalions have echoed down the corridors of many summers; yet few really know the phantom white city, a nomadic world, a geographic marvel and a mystery from beginning to end. There is more actual geography within the narrow borders of than in any similar space on the face of the earth. From the shores of the seven seas come its citizens, their faces turned toward the open road where lies the winding trail of the big tops. Dainty equestriennes from France and handsome Russians from the steppes ; athletes from Great Britain and Scandinavia; flashing brunettes from Italy, Argentina, Mexico, and sunny Spain; blond Germans with iron bodies; suave, charming Austrians; almond - eyed maids from Yokohama, Tokyo, and Nagasaki and from the seething land of the dragon ; sheiks from s the shifting sands of Araby; from Australia and cowboys from the western plains; clowns, acrobats, aerialists, riders, staff executives and laborers from every state In the Union all owe allegiance to the transient country of tents. A game of checkers in the circus "backyard" between a genial young Japanese tumbler, heir to half a 'million dollars, and an old clown who ran away from his home in the Middle West long ago, lured by the spangled calPied Piper and his liope, shows how the big top draws together the ends of the earth. Such Is the population of Spangleland, where people from nearly every country under the sun are fed into the hopper of a highly organized machine to emerge firmly woven Into the brilliant g mosaics of a performance, subscribing without reservation to the one supreme law of the tpouper "The show must go on." The circus is organized socially, but a trouper's geographical background has nothing to do with his qualification for membership in the circus golf club, baseball team, clown society, women's clubs, or circus chapter of the American Red Cross. Above all else, the population of this nomadic melting pot learns tolerance, and It's what a person is rather than where he came from that counts most. Got Start in Circus. CIrcusdora has been a springboard from which men have vaulted to prominence in other fields. Will Rogers was the "Cherokee Kid" with Wlrth's circus In 1904. Al G. Fields, the minstrel king, started trooping as a Shakespearean clown. Fred Stone wore spangles before the footlights claimed him, and some of his best antics were born back in "Clown Alley" during his circus days. Many persons still look upon circus trouping as something akin to robbing a bank, which accounts for the Interciresting fact that many present-da- y cus stars had to run away from home to join. Take Mabel Stark, for example. Her relatives virtually disowned her when she laid aside the crisp, white uniform of the trained nurse to expose herself to the mauling of "big, striped tomcats," as she affectionately refers to her tigers. But the call of the calliope and the magic of the midway were In her ears and she immigrated to Spangleland, there to become the only woman in the world who breaks, trains, and works tigers. She has more scars on her body than a giraffe has spots, and her exciting career has fed newspaper columns for years. The almost unlimited geographical aspects of the circus are nowhere more in evidence than in the menagerie.' To this traveling college of zoology belong animals from every continent each a splendid physical specimen, receiving the utmost care from the animal attendants. Zoological experts from leading universities never cease to marvel at the exceptionally fine condition of the circus animals, despite the fact that they are moved from city to city almost every day. Variation in climate in different sections of the country presents a serious problem for circus animal attendants, who often pass hours in a cage with a sick Jungle charge, so fond are they of their animals. Seldom does a beast die while the circus is on the road. Under a single spread of canvas are gathered hundreds of animals and birds tigers from Bengal. Sumatra, and Siberia ; lions and leopards from Africa's tangled Jungles; tall, silent giraffes from the open stretches of Ethiopia; nilgai, blark buck, aoudad, tapir, and genubok antelope. In the snme circus colony are Russian brown bears, huge black fellows from Alaska, and polar bears from Greenland's Icy slopes. But the circus animal population does not end here. There are hippopotamuses from north of the Transvaal; orang utans from Borneo; tiny rhesus monkeys with pathetic faces, affectionate dispositions, and delicate lungs; llamas from the mountains of Peru ; pumas from North and South America; macaws from Mexico; sea lions from California; a sea elephant rora the Antarctic wastes; wise, THE Span-glelan- pink-cheeke- d sun-tanne- d whip-cracker- hard-ridin- g d friendly elephants and a curious rhinoceros from India; the more familiar rhino from Africa, together with hyenas, dromedaries, zebras, and water buffaloes. Australia contributes the kangaroo. The rhinoceros, despite his perpetual grouch and his amazing ugliness, is one of the most valuable beasts in the circus, costing about $10,000 by the time he has been purchased from an exporter and raised to maturity. While the more impressive rhino halls from India, a dwindling species, the African, is a formidable fellow of steam-rolle- r Rhinoceros, disposition. elephant, or water buffalo can whip a tiger or at leasj discourage him in most instances. In contrast to the pachyderm, with the deadly horn and the tiny, piglike eyes, is the hippopotamus, as genial as he Is fat Elephants From India. Circus elephants, almost without exception, come from India. Their African cousins, though larger, are much harder to handle and have proved pret ty generally useless In circuses except for display purposes. Jumbo was an African and he was stubborn, like the d rest of his countrymen. One night years ago, in St. Thomas, Ont., Jumbo got Into an argument with a freight train on the wrong track, with the result that his funeral was held the following morning. Indian elephants are natural actors and enjoy doing tricks in the big show. They are quick to learn, once they realize what is expected of them, and their ears are tuned to applause like those of a born trouper. Most of them are surprisingly and they are so anxious about a firm footing that In most cases they will not voluntarily step on a man. Giraffes are captured by means of a lasso, and often an Africa-borgiraffe will be seen to have about two inches of hair missing from his stubby mane evidence d good-nature- d four-foote- good-nature- n X ,.,.; ... .ft. .V. ... if Vv ... , V Dainty Coverings for Gifts Combine Usefulness and Beauty, and Always Remembrance. Dainty gifts of usefulness In a home are especially in demand for hope chests. The engaged girl appreciates these household presents especially when they are made by the giver, or at least have some touches of her handwork on them. Cases will be needed for wedding presents of fiat silverware, a name given to all such pieces as knives, forks, spoons, of all sizes and sorts, sugar tongs, etc., since they lie flat or nearly so on a table. A case is exquisite when made of silk and ribbon, and as each case takes but a small quantity of mate rial, the cost of the beautiful gifts remains small. For practical use, cases of deep red or green double- faced canton flannel are excellent. This textile is similar to extra heavy outing flannel, which can be used as a substitute. Bind cases with ribbon and have ribbon tie strings. Feather stitch down each seam dividing pocket sections for single pieces of silver, and you can readily see how smart the gifts are. A set of three quilted silk cases Is mentioned as a good sort of pres ent for three girls to make and give the prospective bride. The silk can be bought ready quilted, or this stitchery can be done by the givers themselves. The running stitches can be taken diagonally across each case in opposite directions, thus forming diamond quilting. Or half dollars can be laid on the lining material and a pencil drawn about thpm, and these circles be run through lining, lightly wadded interlining, and outside silk. Do the tracing before assembling the three parts named, for so only will the circles be accurate. A silver case In any style is a very unusual bridge prize, and a set of three is sure to delight a winner. Silk should be used as the outside material if choice cases are awards. . For the homemaker who wishes to have these cases for her own silver, can ton flannel cases are perfectly satis factory. For articles to contribute to fairs and other sales, this sort will sell fastest, as it can be priced lowest. Of course, this Is assuming the material has to be purchased, and Is not to be found In' a piece bag. Often r pieces of dress or good lingerie silk can be found in such a hag, and be put to the best of uses in fashioning silver cases. left-ove- . , 1938, Bell Syndicate. WNO Service. Salt Lake City's Tfewest Hotel T til: I ! HOTEL TEMPLE SQUARE 200 Tile Baths 200 Rooms Radio connection in every room. RATES FROM 1.50 Jut! oppoiitt Mormon Tobemactt ERNEST C. ROSSITER, Mgr. 1833 WNUW fast-movin- r'V" "That's French for goddaughter," Maine. "Of Much Actual Geography Seen in Sawdust Ring. steel-throate- d gray-shingle- d Barbara explained. "Is he a Frenchman?" asked Jamie, to whom Frenchman meant the who lived In Augusta, Spring Heralds Coming Circus "Yes," She Sighed Contentedly, 'Now We're Really Engaged." and he saw, in the firelight, a faint pink flush creeping into her cheeks. "What Babble?" "I don't suppose " Her eyes were suddenly shy. "You couldn't take us with you Kit and Gay and Jamie and me?" "Why, Babbie" "No, I suppose you couldn't" She was grown up, now, and reasonable, too reasonable, for her years. "Shoes and things are expensive and boys eat such a lot" "But I can take you." Bruce brushed the soft hair back from her brow. "You and I in my studio. We cat count the stars through our skylight and every morning, for breakfast, I'll song." sing you a brand-neHer eyes brightened. A little smile touched her Hps. ene wnisperea. -- a new "Bruce one every day!" "And a special one for Sunday," he promised, loving the shine in her eyes, It faded away, leaving her forlorn. "You mustnt, Bruce. I have to think of the children." She squared her shoulders and lifted her firm little chin. "I'm the oldest. They've no one at all but me. Kit hates it at Uncle Herbert's." She steadied the quiver ing of her Hps. "They tease him be cause he wants to be an artist Uncle Herbert will probably make him sell life insurance or something he wouldn't And Kit's so splendid, Bruce. like. Don't you see. And Aunt Lola is so silly. She lives mostly In hotels since Uncle George died. That isn't good for a child like Gay. And Jamie-Sh- e paused and drew a long breath. "Don't Babble," Bruce said gently. "You're so tired. Don't think about it r tonight" "I can't You've seen help thinking. It, Bruce, the way Jamie looks at 'Chips.' Cousin Julia won't have a She's kind, of dog in the house. course, but she doesn't know about And Jamie'H so funny ani boys. dear." "But what can you do?" I don't know." "Something Bruce felt a vague sort of fear. She looked so smnll and determined, so very dear In her velveteen frock with Its childish white collar and cuffs. If he should lone her "Babble" he held her closer, afraid she might slip away "If you can't manage It, you'll come to me?" "Yes, Bruce If I can't" He wanted to be further assured Very gently he changed the birthday ring from her right hand to her left "Now we're engaged," he said. "Yes," she sighed contentedly. "No we're really engaged." ... (TO Bl CONT1MUKD) wild-anim- Trained Circus Elephants that the lasso was instrumental in his capture. The big circus cats, unless born on the show, are captured in the jungle regions with traps and pits covered with Jungle foliage and baited with young goats. A new method of capturing wild beasts alive involves shooting them with a gas bullet that puts the animal to sleep without pain. When the creature wakes up he finds himself a prisoner. These recently perfected gas bullets are said to be capable of bringing down a lion or a tiger at a distance of 200 feet But circus animals from the four corners of the earth are imported for a far more interesting purpose than nlere exhibition. Many of them are edu. cated. In the circus "classrooms" the natural enemies of the Jungles are taught to tolerate one another. Mystery of Clrcusdom. Much of the mystery of clrcusdom lies in the moving of this miniature cosmos, with Its citizenry of animals and people from every clime, and In the pitching of the tents that compose the canvas city. The largest circus carries its own doctor, lawyers, detectives, barber shop, blacksmith shop, fire department chefs, business ex perts, and postal service, and it trav els on 100 railroad cars in four sections. There are long, steel flat cars for the wagons and other vehicles; huge- box cars for the hundreds of horses, elephants, camels, llamas, ze bras; commodious sleeping cars for the performers, staff, and laborers. That the moving of the show may be expedited, cook and dining equipment Is packed up at 5 :30 in the afternoon. and is sent ahead aboard the flying squadron, along with the wild animal cages and the menagerie tent which is loaded Immediately after the start of the night performance. The land of the white top remains static for just about six hours between the time the last wagon moves upon the lot in the late morning, until loading begins again, In the late afternoon. But if there is a late arrival, the time between unloading and packing up again la shorter stilL Of course, when the circus arrives on Sunday or when It remains. In a city for more than one day, as it does in a few very large cities, this schedule Is not followed. The longest run made by a circus In 1931 was the RIngling-BarnurJump from Springfield, Mass., to Montreal, Canada, a Sunday trip of 333 miles. The shortest run was 12 miles, from Philadelphia to West Philadelphia. Circus exhibition in the United States had Its beginning In 1785 and President Washington attended Rlck-ett'- s circus In Philadelphia In 1793. The circus of those early days was a show. puny ancestor of the present-daIndeed, It had no elephant! The first pachyderm to sot foot In the Unite! 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