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| 1 BR Garis' Bedtime Stories UNCLE WIGGILY'S RVERGREEN WREATHS Copyright, 1821, by McClure News: paper Syndicate (By Howard R. Garis) "Are you going far, Uncle Wig- gily?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wugz- zy one morning, as she saw the bun- ny rabbit gentleman starting ' out from his hollow stump bungalow, 'Just far enough td®find an ad- venture and come back," answered Mr. Longears. "May I have the pleasure of going to the store, or do. ing something like that for you, Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy?"" "Thank you, If you wouldn't mind stopping in the five and six cent store and getting me a little looking glass I'd be obliged to you," said the muskrat lady. "I can't get you very much of ¢ looking-glass for five, or even sever cents," Uncle Wiggily made answer. "Better let me get you a .big one a the thirteen cent store." "I only want a little one for Su sie Littletail's rag doll," spoke Nurs Jane. "A five cent size will be just right." - 80 Uncle Wiggily hopped over th fields and through the woods, 'anc in not so very long he reached th five and six cent store and bough the little looking-glass, which he pu in his pocket, Then on the bunn gentleman hopped again, now anc then leaning on his red, white anc blue striped rheumatism crutch. The sun was warm, and, though i would not be summer for severa. months, still the air was warm, Hopping to a log on which the sun shone most brightly, Uncle Wiggily sat down to rest. And before he knew it he had fallen asleep. Now as it happened this was not far from the hollow stump school, where the lady mouse taught the an- imal children. And at recess Sam- mie and Busie Littletail, Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppies, and Curly and Floppy Twis- tytail, the piggie boys, ran over to the log and saw there Uncle Wiggily asleep. "Oh, let's get him to play tag with us!" squealed Floppy. "Oh, no! He's tired!" softly barked Jackie, "Let him rest." * "I know what let's do," said Su- sie, "Let's show Uncle Wiggily how much we love him by making a nice wreath for him, and putting it on hig head as he sleeps, When he wakes up he'll he all decorated!" "There are no green leaves from which to make a wreath," objected Sammie. "We can twine one from the branches of this cedar tree," said Susie. 'That stays green all win- ter," Then with whispers of delight tak- ing care to make no" mbise that might awaken Uncle Wiggily, the animal children made him an ever- green wreath and put it around his tall silk hat. They also made wreaths which they placed over each of his front paws, and then Susie said: "Let's make an extra wreath and put it on the ground near him. That will be for him to take to Nurse Jane." So the animal children did this, and Uncle Wiggily in his sleep was all wreathed up and decorated, so to speak. Then the hollow stump school bell rang to call the animal children back from recess. "Good by, Uncle Wiggily!" softly whispered. The bunny gentleman slept for a while longer, and, all of a sudden, he was awakened by hearing a growl near him. Opening his eyes, he saw the Woozie Wolf glaring at him, Un- cle Wiggily was so surprised that he never said a word. He felt funny, too, with those evergreen wreaths on, and didn't know what to make of it. The bunny gentleman expected that the Wolf would jump at him any moment and nibble his ears, but instead of doing this, the savage creature said: "Oh, excuse me! I didn't know vou were a carved statue of Uncle Wiggily. 1 thought you were real. But <I see you are only a statute, like George Washington, with they Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots. How to Remove EasHly Here's a chance, Migs Freckle-face, to try a remedy for freckles with the guarantee of a reliable concern that it will not cost you a penny unless it removes the freckles; while if it does give you a clear complexion the ex- pense is trifling. Simply get an ounce of Othine-- double strength---f{rom any druggist and a few ful complegion. one ounce needed for the worst case. Be sure to ask the druggist for the this strength is sold under-guargntee of double strength Othine as k s should show you how easy it is to rid yourself of wreaths on. I'll go look for the real Uncle Wiggily." Then the Wolf ran away, and Un- cle Wiggily, as surprised as could be, said to himself: "What made him think I was a statue? glass and see." He pulled out the little mirror, and when he saw the evergreen wreaths which the animal children had hung on him in his sleep the bunny laughed. "Wel, well!" he said. "Those wreaths, which surely did' make me look like a statue, saved my ears," Then he skipped safely home, And it the lamp post will' kindly hop down to the end of the street to make a light so the trolley car can see to go to the letter box, I'll tell you next about Uncle Wiggily's sock mender, THE WEFK AT THE CAPITAL BY JAN DUNELM (Special Correspondence of The Reformer) - Ottawa, April 29,--The govern- aent ship has had a somewhat dif- lcult pasage this week, and there 1ave heen times when she appeared 0 be almost in danger of being flung mn the rocks, There are those who lay that the recent squalls may lead :0 an election, but that is still some- what doubtful. The fact remains, however, that it has been the worst of the sessional gales thus far, Andrew R. McMaster, a Liberal with a Scottish ancestry who hails from the agricultural riding of Brome, Quebec, is a lover of prinec- iple. A. R. had a motion before the House last year hy which he at- tempted to divorce cabinet portfo- lios from corporation directorships. Coming as it did last year from the opposition benches, it was a worthy opposition move, and succeeded in its attempt, which was to give to one C. C. Ballantyne a very unpleasant grilling. But Mr. McMaster's love of principle carried him to the point of bringing in practicaliy the same resolution from the government benches, and that made an entirely different story. . Last year the Liberals had sup- ported him, lock stock and barrel in the attempVP to "get" Mr. Ballantyne. This year he found himself a pariah in the Liberal ranks, He alone on th government side spoke and voted for the motion and as a result of it all, he finds himself about as popu- lar now in a Liberal caucus as is the proverbial pole-cat at the garden party. He not only succeeded in drawing down much criticism upon himself but he succeeded also in giv- ing the premier a bas nalf hour and in giving Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighgn the Chance of a life time to admin- ister a tongue-thrashing to Mr. King. And living up to his advance notices, I'll look in Nurse Jane's The Weekat the C pital Pearson's Weekly: Our fathers made heavier syrup than the law demands at present, and of course there was a stronger taste of maple in this thick, rith amber stuff than there is in the thinner syrup that the market demands today. Getting rich quick would be rath- er pleasant if penitentiary life wasn't so darned confining, Romance--" He married the rich gipl 'and the gossips lived happily ever afterwards," When a man loses anything else, ne advertises for it. 'When he loses his head, he stops advertising.--Pe- trolia Advertiser-Topiec. The news that Manitoba crops are likely to be extraordinarily good will help to restore business confi- dence in Canada.--Brantford Xx positor, Paris predicts longer skirts, 'In other words," says the Detroit News, "short skirts seem. to he on their last legs." Mr. Meighen did it and did it well, LJ LJ LJ Last year Mr. McMaster's motion hit at Mr. Ballantyne who was al- leged to be selling paint to the gov- ernment, but this year it was a thorn in the side of Sir Lomer Gouin and some others. Sir Lomer is a director of the Bank of Montreal, which gets a lot of government bus- fness and he was firmly resolved to remain a director of that institution, That fact, of course, had a bearing on the attitude of the present Prem- ier towards the McMaster resolution. Last year Mr. King was an ardent supporter, but this year his views had changed. Instead of getting Mr. Ballantyne it was a case of disrupt- ing his own cabinet, and that was not to be thought of. He took the stand of '"'trust me all in all or not at all" and told the House that had the McMaster resolution heen law when ne formed his cabinet he would have only been able to gather a med- focre crowd about him, Instead of which... ,., .. "see what I've got." That was all that Mr. Meighen needed; he had the Prime Minister at a disadvantage and used the lever to its fullest possibilities, Incon- sistency is by no means new in the House, but of courge, it is always condemned by the man who at the moment happens not to be taking an Inconsistent stand, and Mr. King's Justification was not as good as it might have heen. In the vote which followed the McMaster resolution was well and truly beaten, The Mouse was treat- ed to the spectacle of Mr. McMaster being the only Liberal to vote for the resolution, in which he had the support of the Progressives, while the Conservatives, after castigating the government for its change of front, opposed the resolution as they had done last year. The vote was 142 to 59. LI As though that were not sufficient worry for a government in one week, when the Militia estimates came up there was another squall. The House had heen squabbling over shell shipments all afternoon when on a vote of $1,400,000 for annual drill, Major '"'Chubby" Power of Quebec South, spilled the beans by moving to slash down the item by $1,100,000, which, of course meant] doing away altogether with training camps this summer, Coming from the opposition henches, the proposed reduction would not have mattered 80 much, for the party whips could have got busy and lined up sufficfent votes to quell the insurrection, hut when a thing like this comes from the government's own benches, and furthermore apears likely of getting anywhere to a score of votes from the Quebec Liberals themselves it becomes a serious problem and one which may make the Government ask itself whether or not it is worth while trying to carry on in the face of such lack of support. Mr. Power has a certain strength for his resolution among the Pro- gressives, though they are a little afraid of a vote whiten would slice 80 much off one militia vote and not touch the rest. If they would bring about a cut of five millions or so in the entire militia estimates they would work for it to a man, but they cannot see how that is to be done, However, they will probably vote for the Power motion,--ii it comes to a vote. One of the things behind the Power motion is a protest orn the part of some of the younger Liberals because they have noi ncen comsult- ed in caucus as to the government's position on militia and some other things for which money must be voted, © They argue that conditions are different in this parliament fro Fireproof. ience. Finest cuisine. till midnight. double room, with bath, $4.00. B0c. to Tbe. Free taxi service Black and White Taxis only. 240 JARVIS STREET . - _ ge} nsf? Hote TORO The Only Hotel of its Kind in Canada These will be dealt with when the Centrally situated, close to shops and theatres. Home comfort and hotel eonven- Cosy tea room open Single room, with bath, $2.60 ; Breakfast, Luncheon, 65¢. Dinner, $1.00. from traine and boats. Take Write for booklet TORONTO, ONT. ---- A turer. The prices we quote the acid test of competition Consider the quality, too. ¥ ¥ Special Weight Brown or Boys', | to 5, $1.25; Men's, 3 to 7, $1.35. soles and special leather $1.65. Extra fine tops and heavy * money back if it fails to remove freckles. » . onl See The Tennis Footwear "Displayed In All Our Windows ; ¥ » reinforced toecaps and soles. Child's, 3 to 10, 98¢c; Misses', 11 to 2, $1.10; Youths, 11 to 13, $1.15; ¥ % % Fine White Tennis Boots, with reinforced toecaps and Misses', $1.25; Youths', $1.40; Boys', $1.50; Men's, #2 A» special rubber toecap. Child's, $1.10; Youths', $1.25; Boys', $1.40; Men's, $1.60. E are agents this year for an unusually high grade line of Rubber Soled Footwear. Each pair sold will carry a written guarantee, backed by the manufac- here we believe will stand right through the season. They are not seconds, but the best kind on the market. * this Black Tennis' Boots, with $3.5 Slippers, Slippers Brown, Black or Patent Oxfords, Ea may be had in all sizes for ladies, while they last. them on display. We offer a tray of remark- able values this week at Brown or Patent Buckle Brown or Black Strap in several styles, and price. Come in and see 6to 11, $1.50; Women's, SL. style and having comfortable sport heel, Patent Oxfords in all sizes for ladies. Plain smart | Special tray. i insole. Child's, $1.10; soles in Brown Boots only, $L1 nearly all sizes. Brown Oxfords of popular style, four bar ome strap, turn soled; Kid Slippers with sport heels, and a lot of broken sizes that are clearing at this unusual figure. A table of Patent Strap Slippers of high quality in TIF IT IS FOOTWEAR, WE HAVE IT -- SEE OUR WINDOWS The Burns Co., Limited "OSHAWA any other and that the government should at least attempt to line up its own following before going into the House, The riot act will undoubted- ly be read to the members at a Gov- ernment caucus which is called for Monday or Tuesday, when the Pow- er motion will come up together with an attempt to reach a compro- mise hetween the government and its own supporters. One of the ex- pectations is that the government will agree to a reduction of perhaps $400,000 from the total sum, * w * On Thursday night at eleven o'clock Mr, Fielding walked into the House with an additional worry in the form of supplementary estimates totalling about nine million dollars, next few or Friday. other stituency regular estimates have been dispos- ed of, Fair progress is being made in the different departments, though there is still plenty of time for fights on some of the items, LJ * LJ someone a crop of at wharves, The Merchant Marine statement | halls, of Hon. W. C. Kennedy will probably be given to the House during the days. the reports and figures all in hand for-the job and is expected to reach his "tale of woe' by about Thursday like Public Works Estimates for bringing out the truth of the saying that "while charity be- gins at home, economy hegins in the fellow's constituency." House spent a night on public works estimates during the week and every member of the House, from Halifax to Vancouver, least one postoffice built in his con- immediately. them wanted two or three and others created a little diversion by asking also for Customs buildings and re- pairs to drill halls. tion, it would appear, would he for to out-Burbank Burbank and produce a tree which would yield 2356 postoffices every year with a second crop of customs There's nothing almost, The only situa- offices London Sunday Kennedy has ularity of the horse. Many farmers, and some by no preference to tractors, The | Ways win, if handled costly and do not wanted at for repairs. Some of RETURN OF HE HORSE | Pictorig!: spite of the vast growth of mech ical traction, the last twelve mon have seen a great revival in the p| small, are reverting to the horse though large farms the tractor should carefu Again, many tradesmen having tr motor-vans, are going back to ho drawn vehicles, hecause they are | involve hig b I Catarrh enced y ynstitutional HALL'S CATARRH M Tonic and Blood Purifier, e blood and builaine u HALL'S CATA H MED normal conditi do its work. All Druggists. and drill Circulars free. Clothing needs. Unheard Of Prices That is the only way you can describe the values offered in our big Overstock Sale which commenced this morning at 8.30 a.m. make this our biggest sale, and to do so have offered values that are sensa- tional. We want to make a record on Friday and Saturday. The prices will interest you. Come and see the beautiful Coats, Suits and Dresses. Then we believe your sense of economy will guide you in the selection of your Spring We said we were going to Friday & Saturday Prices COATS 23 Velour and Polo Cloth Coats. Regular $17.50. Sale Price .... $8.48 21 Velour Coats. Regular $25.00. Sale Price $12.48 24 Velour Coats, full silk lined. Regu- lar $35.00. Sale Price $17.48 10 only American Suedine Coats, full silk lined. An exceptional value. Regular $50.00. Sale Price.... $24.48 9 only Tricotine Suits. Regular $32.50. Sale Price 11 only $35.00. 11 only Tricotine $45.00. Sale Price 12 Tricotine Suits. A very fine suit. Regular $55.00. Sale Price.... $27.48 Tricotine Suits. Regular Sale Price Suits. Regular DRESSES 17 only Taffeta Dresses. $25.00. Sale Price 14 Taffeta Dresses. Regular $35.00. Sale Price $16.48 10 only Canton Crepe Dresses. Regu- lar $45.00. Sale Price .... . $2248 Regular $10.48 =. SKIRTS 10 American Pimella Cloth Skirts. Regular $8.00. Sale Price $4.48 44 American Pirnella Cloth Skirts. Regular $12.00. Sale Price .... $7.48 21 Italian Satin Underskirts. Regular $4.00. Sale Price . $248 prmreee . WAISTS 10 only Waists in Georgettes, Voiles, Taffetas and other Silks. Regular $3.00. Sale Price 79¢ 20 Tricolette Waists in all the leading shades. Reg. $4.00. Sale Price $1.48 WAISTS 20 Georgette and Crepe de Chene Waists, beautiful shades and styles. Regular $5.50. Sale Price . $248 18 only Georgette and Crepe de Chene Waists. An exceptional value, Regu- lar $7.50. Sale Price The Sale will positively end Saturday, so shop early! THE FAIR 7 Simcoe St. S. OSHAWA Phone 1173 : MACDONALD'S SFEIICE ares Z | : 7 ond Catarrh is a local disease greatly in b; condi EDICINE is By cleans the Syst CINE restd and allows Nature -¥. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, ca STAI