Daily British Whig (1850), 17 Jun 1914, p. 8

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| Thinking About That | » Vacation ? When you're ready we're ready to outfit yon for a scason's solid comfort. We've clothes and toggery that's refreshing to look at and refreshing to wear. Summer Suits in two and $12.00, $15.00, $18.00. Thin Coats, $250 to $3.50, Dark and Flannel Trousers, $1.25 to $4.00. three piece models, Cool Underwear, single and united garments, 20e to $2.00, Cool Hosiery, 35¢ up. Cool Neckwear, 25¢ up. Handsome Soft Negligee Outing Shirts, $1.25 to $2.00. Straw Hats, $1.50 up. Don't pack up until you come here for a look. | LIVINGSTON'S BROCK STREET A Little Out of the Way, But It Will Pay You To Walk * [WALDRON'S FOR SILKS SPECIAL IMPORTATIONS FROM THE BEST ACTURERS OF EUROPE AT EXCEPTIONAL PRICES. 36- INCH SATIN FINISHED PAILETE in all the new colors, over 30 shades including black, a beautiful finished Silk. Guaranteed not to cut, slip or pull; regular $1.35 quality for 98¢ a yard. BLACK SATIN DUCHESS AND MESSA.- « LINE; full 36 inches wide, perfectly woven. Skin dyed and every yard guaranteed. Extra good value at $1.75 a yard, special for $1.35 a yard. The Irish amending bill will be in: troduced in the lords on Tuesday next Judge William B. Hornblower, of the New York court of appeals, died on Tuesday, Albert Daley, a circus employee, was critically injured at Woodstock when an elephant upset a wagon on him, Prince Arthur of Connaught will lay the corner stone of the new West- ! end buildings of the British Columbia = on July 16th. i Rallwaymen of Bologna and other towns of Italy are agitating for im- munity for the men who took part in the recent strike. The king of 'Italy placed on the re- tired list General Agliardi, who sur- rendered his sword to strikers dur- ing the recent disturbances, without resistance. £ Philander F. Lackey, Alexandria 'Bay, N.Y., the oldest guide on the St. ! Lawrence river, died on Sunday, after a long illness. He was seventy-six | years old. {The famous "forbidden city," Pe- kin, has been thrown open to visitors jat twenty-five cent a head, the pro- {ceeds to be devoted to the national defense funds. ! The intrease in cotton production in India in ten years has been from ; 2,6,00,000 to 6,000,000 bales, and i Will be increased in a few vears to ten million bales. _FEgaoville received quite a surprise when it was learned last week that Rev. Father Dowdall, for so many Years parish priest there, had been transferred to Pembroke. President Hoffman of the Swiss re- public suspended a meeting of the | cabinet to greet a peasant woman | from Basle, who had come on a visit in celebration of her 100th birthday. The Timiskaming and Northern On- tario railway received four all-steel passenger cars, which the company will immediately put into operation over its lines. ANCIENT HOT S IN ROME. Prominent Inns Were Located Near Entrances to the Coliseum. Toronto Star The traveller who is prone to com- plain of sleepless nights spent in uncomfortable hotels in this coun try may find some solace in this uc count of the Roman hotels in the da, of the late republic and empire. The most interesting hostelries were near the circuses and amphitheaters. The shrewd and generally dishonest | owners had a double purpose in se lecting that situation. It was well chosen for the patronage of the huge crowds that went to the circuses on holidays to see the fights" wild animals, A large number of 'the hostelries displaved upon the ceilings of their co rooms a painting: represent: 'ing a rooster. The painting bore an inscription, the spirit of which will never 'grow old. "When this cock crows, then, will we give you ore dit." This is the one link that binds the crude, uncomfortable tavern of ancient Rome to the! elaborate ho tel of the present day | The Same Thing. Secretary Garrison, apropos of his bill for creating six vice-admirals, said at a luncheon in Washington. "This bill will make things better from a diplomatic standpoint, though the actual working of the navy will remain the same. Yes, the navy it self will be like Brown. "Brown, idle through slack times,. started to tramp to Buffalo by way of the Frie canal to look for a job "He met on his way a good many canal boats coming wp and down, and finally, captain, he offered to work his pas ange. "The captain took him on. and set him to lead the horses along the | towpath. "Ha led the horses for two days, thinking hard. On the third dav he thourht it all out, and he resigned: "*By the powers," he said, 'T' might as well walk as work my passage.' "' ~New York Tribune. Mere Minnows. "Did you catch any fish this morn- ~ ing?" No" (scornfully). "Well, you are triithful, anyway, which ean't be said of all fishermen." As to that, perhaps you might have called them fish, but T wouldn't The biggest one I got weighed twel- ve pounds."---Sketeh. § For vou:* IF you 00 BEMLEVE IT READ Rar Fee Feimphane iat Ottawa 1 . Montreal United States Erie Brooklyn Rapid Transit . Rubber ........ ca . American Can. ....... . New Haven Railway . Southern Paeific | Sept. | {Wedding "Ceremony Performed in between | i July | Wheat-- {daly ! Corn-- July f July ATRKINSON-DAINTY St. James® Church. | On Wednesday morning, at 10.30 | o'clock a quiet wedding was solem- | nized in St. James' church, when {Miss Elsie Mabel Dainty, youngest | Anughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles | Dainty, Gore street, was united in | marriage to Richard Thomas A' kinson, 'of this city, The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. W. Sav- {ary rector of St. James' church. Miss Nellie Dainty, sister of the ride acted as bridesmaid, while Frederick Johnston was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson left on the noon train for Toranio ang Niagara Falls after whieh will re- 'urn 'to the city to take up reii- { dence. Many beautiful gifts war: received, showing the high est:-m in which the couple are held hy i their many friends. 2 A Bridegroom Entertained. \ pleasant event took place "on tuesday evening, at the home of Wil- iam Jackson, William street west, then Frank L. Newman entertained le members of St. James' Club in tonor of Richard 7. Atkinson, who as © married Wednesday. The first 'art of the evening was spent in pro- resgive euchré, Ji. H. Rutherford win. ung first prize, Vérnon C. Green se- 'ond and the guest of the evening the 'onsolation 'prize. \ dainty luncheon was served at nidnight. The table decorations were ne club colors, purple and yellow, merican lilies and lily of the valley. he favors were Persian ivory pen- nives. On behali of the elub, Richard Part- idge 'read an address and presented Ir. Atkinson with a round quartered ak dining-room table. On behalf of is six pals, Frank 1. Newman read in address and presented him with a ot oi leather dining-room chairs. Mr. 'tkinson, in a few well-chosen words, hanked the donors for their kind- [rounds and as 'strong as a female stopping a canal boat [ lawyer' with - her puny, oune-bundred- | and-thirty-pound husband and said | they desired to get a divorce, Divorce Teamwork, \ woman, weighing two hundred ' "white hope," came before a Kansas "On what grounds ?" asked the Inwyer. "Fxtreme cruelty," said the woman, "But," said the lawyer, "that is nhsurd. Hera.vou are, big and brawny, nnd you say this little, weak man has been tyrannical and cruel to you. You must do better than that. You éould turn him oversyour knee and ' spank him and not half try {™ "That's all right, Mister Lawyer,' broke in her husband. "I agreed {oH let her have am extra thousand dol- lars in alimony if she would put that in about me being © . You see, 1 want to send the petition back to my folks in Ohio. When they read it they'll think 1 have spunked up Rd beat the band since 1 came west." -- Kansas City Star. LT yesinanan, At last we are to have the warng weather and you may pre- par for it, This will emphasize the popularity of White Dress- es for this summer. We have many white materials; some of these are novelties you will net fin delsewhere in town. CREPES, RATINES, PIQUES, REPPS, and many others. Also a range of Colored Materials in Ratines, Crepes, Dress Linens, Repps and others: . ® r Fine Cord Piques In white for making slip skirts, This material wears so well and is easily laundered. Three qualities, 25¢, 30¢, 35¢. Fancy Ribbons for Girdles Fancy Ribbons for Belts Fancy Ribbons for Sashes You will find some novelties here to-morrow that may be Just what you réquire. Our prices are less than you may expect to pav. ¢ SEN Tom Silk Gloves In complete assortments now ready. LONG WHITE SILK GLOVES LONG BLACK SILK GLOVES LONG TAN OR GREY SILK GLOVES Also SHORT SILK GLOVES in white, black, greys, tans mode tints. LISLE THREAD GLOVES, both long and short in wanted makes. Get The July Delineator Hundreds of summer ideas shown here for the first time, We are also ready with Butterick's Patterns for July The latest fashion sheet for July free for the asking. rn, Laidlaw & Son - v John Hii ------ = Men's $4.50 Oxford Shoes Tan, Calf, Patent Calf Black Calf. Choice of Any Style | $29 Ladies' White Canvas Pumps A Great Bargain. All sizes, 2.1-2 to 6. ADS. wm Nv PAPER INDIA SILKS FOR SUMMER WEAR -..A splendid light weight, suitable for waists and dresses, in white, black and colors; wide widths, from 50c to $1 a yard. NOVELTY SILKS, for waists and trim- mings, BLACK CORDED AND BROCADED SILKS, extra wide for coats and suits. Emre EEE

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