TO THE VARIOUS FREE METHOD- IST FIELDS OF LABOR. ; The Sunday Services Were Very In- teresting----Address by Returned Missionary From China--Bishop Bellew Also Preached. Sunday, Sept. 4th, marked the clos ing of the Free Methodist church con- ference. which had been in session here since last Wednesday. '11 ' was ope of the most successful in the history of the church, and was mark- ed by several outstanding features. One was a talk given on Sunday af- ternoon by Rev. and Mrs. C. F. Ap- pleton, returned missionaries from China. Mrs. Afpieton was dressed in the native g of China and the two little girls were dressed likewise Mrs. Appleton sang several songs 'in the Chinese language, which were ver. much appreciated by the large + audi- ence present. After the sermon « call was extended to those present for funds with which to carry on the work of saving the Chinese - from beatheniom. A good sum was realized $15 in cash being given over and $136 was su in a short time. On Sunday evening the church was pack- od to the doors to listen to Bishop IW. A. Sellew, of Jamestown, N.Y, president of the conference. He de- livered a very able and inspiring ser- mon. + The appointment of the ministers was finished on Saturday morning as y Leave Money Lie idle ? You can get interest at The "Bank of Toronto, and get your Sums of $1. and ypwards re teived in our Savings Depart- ment, follows : Kingston Distriet (R. Burnham, did trict elder) Kingston and Catarsqui, fi. B. Luck; Odessa and Collins' Bay, R. Babcock; Gananoque and = Lans- downe, Ethel Davy and Ella Luck; Enterprise, Fifth Lake and Wagar- ville, A, M. (inter; Verona, Petworth and Holldord, C. Goodrich; Westport and Fermoy, Norman Perry; Vennac- har and PFernlsigh, Henry Smith and No matter what kind of a Plough oa and you have a poor share Arthur Harp; '¥OU CAN'T DO GOOD WORK. 4 Campbellford District (R. Burnham, istrict elder)--Picton, Ridge Road and or PS Sonuine Shas 10F an Elmbrook--W. Snyder; Warkworth and Perth Road, to be sup- | Amalgamated Princess street baseball IN THE CHIEF YACHT RACE AT CHAUMONT BAY. The Isis, of Kingston, Also Won a' * Cup=The Baby Grand Second in its Class----Kingston Yachtsmen | Well Entertained, The yacht Chiriya, owned by Dalton bros. won the cup in the i class at thé Crescent club races at th t, N.Y., on Monday. It win, as Crescent, Kinncar Is On His Way Home. W. Elder and J. Cullen, have re turned home from Toronto. Bert Usllespie, Ordnance vigiting friends in Toronto. John Ballantyne, city spending a few days in Toronto, street, , is FELL OFF HORSE AND STRUCK BY A PLOW. Revolving Coulter Almost Severed His Foot, But it is Hoped to Save It--Eldrid Benoett, Willetsholne, Was the Victim---Takén to General Hospital, Eldvid Bennett, red five years, son of John Bennett, Willetsholme, is = tien! at the general hospital, suf- ering from serious injuries, received in was a creditable Jeepi and Kathleen were in the race, The weather was heavy. In the R class the lsis, of hingston, won from the Omtario, of Watertown, snd took the cup. in the M. class Heory Cunningham's Baby Grand was second le Henry Vense, has returned from a Pleasant trip to: Buffalo and Toronto. Mise Mae Stunden, Ridedn street, is ' attending the exhibition in Toronio. William and Nicholas | Timmerman, jr., have returned from ! Willa McCully The races were sailed in the rain| Wilbaim , of the post office and the weather conditions in every | staff, is spengting a few days in Water- | way were very unsatisfactory. The aks 2 A Kingston Sg were splendidly Miss Olive - MoKane, 639 Princess entereained by the Watertown club and street, left for Toronto and Hamilion a dinner given in their honor. The | to visit friends. : i Jocal sports were towed home Mon-| Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips, Buflalo, day night in a stiff breeze and in the Nila pm visiting Mrs. Frank Somer heavy rain, ville, : . Mrs. James MeCammon, 333 "Queen May Wax Won at Gouverneur, |[streel, has returned from spending a May Wax, of Kingston, took first fos Wosh¢ iat Montreal. tor. NX place in the 2.17 trot and pace at the id la visi A Rochester, King. Gouverneur, N.Y., races last Friday. Jax a Yip lo parents in Ning: The decision was not announced until 2 ep Ah * . Saturday, as May Wax was put back ads Flossie Knapp, Ontario street, to fourth place in the first heat for ad Setiirned home after spending the an alleged foul, although she won the Ph P wh oronto. heat. The Kingston mare, however, |, VO0n Forter, Catarayui, returned was finally awarded the money, as it was shown that heét driver had com- mitted no foul. The crowd was at fault in whatever occurred. The pro- vious week, May Wax won first: money in the 2.17 race at Cortland. Ths week, she is entered in the same class and also in the free-for-all at Water: town, N.Y., and is expected to: come home first in the former race at any rate. home, this morning, from the general hospital, very much F Miss E. A. Rogers, left on 5 trip to Montreal, and Quebec, via the steam- er Alexandria, on Monday nighy The Misses Daisy and May Hyett, of Stuart street, left on Saturday evening, to Spend a week, in Toronto, James Daly, cleek at the weigh scales office, hay and wood market, | has returned from a trip to Toronto, re. J. O. Wheaton, of Memphis, Tenn., who has been spending the sum- | mer here, left yesterday for her home. ! Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Whittington, Na- pance, are visiting her parents, Mr. To Discuss Question of Rink, There as to be a meeting of the club in St. Luke's hall this evening X'S. WILKINSON'S. PERRIN. Zion, W. H, Gregory; Campbellford, N. to attend to some unfinished business G, Harp; Cordorva and Victorias, | and discuss the possibility of having G » Steenburg; Marmora and Bea-|a rink. in operation for the winter. vor Creek, C, Cunningham; Gunter and | All the officers in connection with the and Mrs. James Mellquham,: Albert street. | R. J, Bushell will go to Toronto, to- might, and will on Wednesday, attend an accident at his home on the farm, He was brought to the hospital oun Sunday. The lad was riding on one of three horses, attached to a ghng Plow. He rode on the centre horse, and in some manner lost his balance atid Fill: off, the revolving coulter on the plow striking him on the right foot and al- most severing it at the instep. Dr. Davis was summoned, and at tended to his injuries, and then made arrangements for the lads removal to the general hospited, in this city. Al though suffering terrible pain, the youngster bore up remarkably well, and at the hospital, to-day, it was hoped that the foot would be saved. ert WONDERLAND'S VAUDEVILLE. Delighted Great Crowds on Monday Evening. The many friends of Thomas J. O'Connor, the genial proprietor of the Wonderland theatre, were pleased = to see him out again after being con- fined to the house for the past week, Although he is far from well and still under the doctor's care he was at the theatre last evening to greet his patrons, Last night marked the openjng of the vaudeville season for this house, and the dbuble sand sin le acts shown were giedted with earty applause. Manager O'Connor is to be congratulated upon the suc- cess of the first 'appeatance of the acts this season. The crowds were so great that several times during the evenipg the doors had to be locked, and many people were turned away. The pictures were "Mid Camnons' Roar' and "In the Season of Buds." An illustrated song by Frank Woods, entitled "My Daddy's a Grand Old Ladies' Smart Looking Suit For Fall are ready for your criticism. Without question or argument you want to get the best styles, best) ma- terials and the lowest prices. This is just what we offer you. SOME TO-MORROW Whether prepared to buy or not you are just as welcome. Women's Fall Suits That we are showing have the following points : New Skirts, New Bleeves, Coats cut with new lines, All the important style changes are accurately illustrated and shown in our New: Fall Suits, Justa hint as to price. $15, 16.50, 17.50 and on up to 27.50. New Corsets McRae, J. W, Potter. club are urged to be present. $ |'n meeting of the Fairs' Association of | Man." brought forth hearty applause. Toronto District--(W. H. Reynolds, district elder)=Toronto, A. Simms; Armudale, A. Ball; Uxbridge and Mount Pleasant, MN. Babcock; Rell haven and Baldwin, 8. C. Snyder; Holt and Newmarket, LL. SPngerland; Peterboro, Lotta Babeotk and Kate Clark. Muskoka District (W. H. Reynolds, district elder) Crown Hill and Hills dale, W %urbrigg; Barkway and Hou- soy's Rapids, D. L. Gunter; Graven- hurst, F, F. Prior; Bracebridge, F. D. Bradley; Huntsville and Silverdale, W. P, Har ', F. Appleton, missionaty to Chi- na; C. Cunningham, secretary. PERCIVAL. CONNOLLY'S, Agent for International Harvesting Co. Repairs of all Kinds, A. Mitchell's Hardware, | i. ~ CANADA'S BEST AHA Part Ontario Grape Grow- 2h th om A : ¢ aibaripes guaran price. What ave firecrackers ? Poppy. BT a ren Domiion Power and Transmission Com- | Hamilton Cataract Power, Light and Trac- tion Company. 5's. We recommend these bonds for investment, and wish to direct the t or prospective holders to the very satisfactory sthention tf present or Statement « f earnings now being shown, 'N. W. HARRIS & CO, lew York Her pie ikoh Boston ih ONTARIO REPRESENTATIVE: G. E. WILLS, TORONTO. 1 |Monduy, September 12th, cortaln about your clothes le Worth a good deal. Ontario. Sergt. Nesbitt, of the police force, is | spending a few 'days in Toronto. Con- | stable Timmerman is acting sergeant this week. Perry Burns, holidaymg for past two weeks with his parents, Frontenac street, has returned Buffalo, N.Y. Miss Amy, Huntley, daughter of Jacob Huntley, Gananoque, is at the general hospital, seriously ill, with appendicitis. Mrs. Wm. Brown, Moscow, returned to her home to-day, after shending the | ra. Patter- | weck-end with her sister, son, Earl street. Mrs. J. Fisher and the Misscs Fish er, left on Monday night, vig the steamer Alpxandria, on .a trip to Montreal and Quebee, Miss Eliza Lowrie, Wellinzton stiwet, left at noon Tuesday, for a two months' visit with her brother in Windthorst, Suk. Mrs. M. Trousdale, Hartington, spending o few days with her daugh- ter, Mrs. B, Patterson, Earl street, re- turned home yesterday, W. H, Godwin, who has been confin- od to his home on Pine street all summer with a severe illness, is still in a serious condition. Miss Dale VanBuren, Syracuse, who has been spending her vacation with ner cousin, Miss Isabel uw. Glen- logu, has returned home. iss Sars Heaney, of the C.M.B.A, staff, Kingston, is spending her holi- Tournament Called Off, Owing to the rain, on Labor Day, the big howling tournament, arranzed ed off, just as soon as the weather 1s for by Queen's bowling ohh, had to be called off The games will: be 'play- favorable, RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS, The Clashes ar 3 Organized on Tues. the on to The public schools and Collegiate In- stitute were pe- on Tuesday morning, after the summer vacation, and the attendance was large. Inspec toe Stamrt was kept busy adjusting matiers, for there are always troubles arising from parents desiring to send their children to some favorite school or other, Tne rule is that pupils, in po far as possible, must attend the Jechools nearest their homes. The in- spector, during the summer, prepared lists showing where every pupil who attended last term should go in September, and each teacher was hand. ed a list, so he or she would know exactly the ones to admit to their classes, except in the cases of newly- arrived children to the city. This made matters much easier for the teachers, The Collegiate Institute staff . con- sista off : I BE. 0. Sliter, |classics; G. Chase, assistant classios; W, Sills, mathematics; W. Hedley, as sistant mathematios; W. J. Saunders, A Palmer, drill instructor, IE Newsy Paragraphs Pic Picked Up By Re _} Princess street. Targ, from Mise Mary 0'Halloran for | fa science; 8S, Henry, assistant science; Gi. Bale, moderns; Miss Henstridge, as- sistant moderns; W. G. Anderson, Eng- lish; J. W. Fraser, assistant English; G. Dolan, history; F. Anderson, com- mercial; A. Hatch, technical; Wiss Chown, reading: and writing; George days with her parents, at Jo ile, Mr. and Mr=. John Heaney. . Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Williams, ' with little Miss Clarice and Master Elmer, spent the holiday with Mp, and Mrs. Robert Cranston, Deseronto. Rev. William Crai%, of Svdenham streee Methodist church, oocupied the pmlpits in the different churches op the Morven circuit last Sunday. James Mathewson, lately of the St. Catharines Journal, has removed with his family to Portsmouth. He has gone to the Ottawa Citizen jo» office. Mizs Lorraine Smith, priocipal of Harrowamith public school, is visitin received at MeAuley's. Phone 778. at ed aunt's, Mre. (Rev.) H. I. AL The 4 rain necessitated the [len's, 618 Cooper street, Ottawa. cleaning of the gutters and grates on Por INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. * porters on Their Rounds, | Handbags, solid leather, 60c., Best's. William Swaine, piano tuner. Ovders at H. Cunningham, piano tuner fro ng's. ve orders at Mc big anniversary sale begins and con terior department, at Ottawa, gone to Boston, U.B., with the 43rd of Canada for an outing. tinues throughout the week. regiment " " Jamés Stunden has 'purchased the st cottage on Wellington big anniversard sale begins $650. Knox's and con Monduy, September 12th, tinues t the week. A city does not like to acknow that the undertakers within ite limits ; but all the same, Sons had vine to conduct on Monday and Tuesday. A ---------------------- 0, YOU WEATHER MAN. jnew nnd fanny jokes The impersonations 'of Jean Beaugere were the best ever seen here at any time. * The classy kids, Ruth, Edna and "Buster" Albert, had a lot of and kept the audience in an uproar. These two acts were brought here at great ex- pense antl are declared to be the best seen here in any five cent house. Watyh the enlarged ad. in today's paper. Cheapest Tire In the End. Every experienced automobilist | knows that, on the whole, Duglop au- tomobile tires cost less per mile be. cause--besides the quality which is in the tire in the first place, there stands back of it the ready willingness of the Dunlop company to thoroughly satisfy every user of Dunlop automobile tires. "Twould be a Shame to Tell, Canadian Freeman, The Kingston Whig is hot alter the immigration agent at Cape Vincent and he richly deserves it. But, by the way, who is the Kingston news: paper proprietor who was held up at the Cape Sunday as an undesirable ¢ hen landing from the steamer Am- erica ? Mrs. OC. Barcley, Mrs. J. Murphy, Miss Ruby Kane and Stanley Kane, of Montreal, are visiting Mrs, A. O0'Gor- man, Montreal street, Ridean King for Ottawa every Mon- day and Thursday, at 6 a.m, James Swift & Co., agents. Some of the biggest specials ever offered by Knox's on sale next week. D. A. Garrison, of Petworth, is quite ill, at the hospital, -- HT] = TA = ln i of our forefathers, with its slow work, doesn't suffice for our rapidly increas ing population. New ofr milis turn out 5. to 7,000 barrels of flour a day, and such flour. e and test the fam- ous QUALITY RRAND, and wonder al the Fhosent JEovements fw. mi ng: LOUR has the pprov Has it yours? If not, why net? Ph Oh of thousands. For the Fall Suits await your choosing. REMEMBER distinction in dress is not altogether @ matter of material but of Figure. Figure improvement is attaina- ble AT ONCK in a new "French Model" Corset. 'hese New Corsets solve the Fit Problem; and once you wear one of these New Fall Models you will enjoy relief from all corset annoyance. New "F rench Model" Corsets $2, 1.50, 1.75. 1.25 and on up to $3. Comfortable for Early Autumn Once we turn the corner of September expect the weather to call forth HEAVIER UNDER- WEAR. It's wise forasight to have your sup- ply bandy, ready to wear at a night's notice. ALL READY we are showing full fall as- sortments of UNDERWEAR For Women, For Girls and Boys, For Men, : and an unusually large assortment fo SMALL CHILDREN, mn A . OOOO ORO SOO OOOOOOCOGOOD 0 } Those Wicker Suit Cases no ---- A new lot just received. These cases ure light weight yet strong. They are used extensively by ladies on account of their light weight. 4 sizes in stock. Prices 85¢, $1.15, 1.25, 1.40, ~~ Other Styles at $2 and Up LOCKETT SHOE STORE