A LADY AT VALCARTIER DESCRIBES THE CONDITIONS IN CANADA'S WAR CAMP, Thé R, C. H. A. 1s a Crack Brigade and Lieut.-Col. H.E. Burstall i: - Proud of It -- Strength of R. C H. A. Now 500, A Kingston lady who was Valcartier camp last week writes follows to the Whig : Only those who have realize the marvellous tented - with ite population of 35,000, well built roads, its sewers, ita ter system, with _a shower bath about every hundard yards, its- in cimerators 'burning all the. time, its perfect cleanliness, and its moving, throbbing life. On the hillock overlooking camp is the office of the minister militia and here the day's starts at 5.30 sharp. Officers' dele gations, civilians, all-can reach 'the minister. All business' is quickly ad justed, turning aside for new ones to fill their places, until the Ford car, with the little Union Jack fly ing, rushes up. the hill. Away goes the minister to the lines, in and out, up and down, every small detail noted, every bit of work overlook. ed. In the position of honor, Jritish' Howse Artillery through 'long centuries, is the Royal Cana: dian Horse Artillery" "The Right o' the Line" --recruited up to war strength, five hundred strong, with the very pick of Canada's youth, ex-cadets, boys from leading Cana dian. homes, serving as privates, in their zeal to go to the front, with only ome grievance, that several wives, losl to all sense. of honor, - had refused to allow their husbands to--go----Hto----the- --dedi ¥ wrecking their husbands' careers, branding them as cowards, and caus ing mortification to the corps. When the R.C.H.A. rides out of camp his royal highness the Duke of Con naught will ride at their head. Kingston already knows that 14th boys are officered by their officers and it was with a feeling pride and gratification that heard that the 14th contingent large emongh to entitle it to its own officers, and that the officers were there to take their places. Perhaps of greatest interest CASTORIA For Infants and Ch fhe Kind You Have Abwaps Bought Bears the Signature of al as it can eity, ite wa Seen thi of work held by the own of we was were asm; PRINTERS BOOK-BINDERS , LOOSE LEAF DEVICES EMBOSSERS ENGRAVERS BRITISH WHIG BUILDERS! Have You Tried GYPSUM WALL PLASTER? It Saves Time. P. WALSH, Barrack Street, the immense ordnance stores. Hers we closely inspected and handled everything going forward with our troops. The men have been issued. each with two suits of underwear, fine soft wool, (wo pairs' of gray woollen socks," two tHannel shirts, khaki - or gray, well made, hand- sewn tan boots, and a pair of can- vass shoes to rest the feet . after marching. Before leaving England each two suits of u rear, two cholera bands, a Balaclava hel met, and woollen gloves. 1 should have said in my list of what is being issued that each man gets a holdall (a little linen roll) containing J a knife, fork, spoon, razor, shaving brush, a gray frieze housewife; and in the bottom of each tunic is sewn = small nidical kit, of bandages, ete. Every small thing that can gdd to the comiort of the men hasfeen thought of. Behind each company will follow as closely as ssible transport waggons, with blankets and extra supplies, commissariat waggons and field ambulances. There are huge supplies of boots, shirts, underwear, ste., in reserve, which will be taken to the nearest base of our arms and will 'be generously distributed as needed. The 'men are issued each day rations, bread, -butter, bacon, beef, potatoes, another vegetable, cheese, jam, and tea or coffee. These they livide to make their three meals, ! and-1 was told by a soldier that of- ten they did not need to draw, so plentiful was the supply given There was only one complaint ever heard, and that was "We are not sure. whe are going," apd this was a knotty question. "# The® minister of militia said: *I can pick out four brigades to go; the others are so evenly matched in efficiency (the only test applied) that 1 cannot make any choice, and therefore as a re- ward for their hard work, their mar- vellous shooting and their enthus- i it i to send forward 31,200 men, and great was the re- joicing in camp. But there is one thing I must speak of--the astonishing militia bat- teries, , the gums that seem to have arisen from the earth. In the: great review we just gasped as they swung row after row, thirteen pound- ers, eighteen pounders, sixty pound- ors, quick firers, all and every kind, not only all the gus for our own army but guns to give to the mo- ther country, and the happiest man in Canada is Col. Burstall. He wears the smile that won't come off. He is officer commanding a well-trained, well-equipped brigade; and allowed to choose his own staff, among whom is Captain C. H. Constantine as adju- tant. Our Canadian artillery is cer- tainly bne of-the unexpected revela- tions of our army. * With each battalion of infantry will go quick- firing guns and whem you ask the minister of militia, "Where did they come from ?" you are told : * "Presents ! Presents from p&- triotic citizens." And as they are marched past. we clapped and cheer- ed, and the tear mingled with: the cheer; "our" pride and our glory, and our terrible fear mingled together. AN ACT OF LOYALTY as past, By The Church Where ~Most Needed. 2. H. E: Curry, pastor of Prin- cess Street 'Methodist church, made special mention, Sunday, of the loy- alty of one of the soloists in his choir, william Mack. During the last week Mr. Mack hada been ap-| proached and offered inc reased re muneration to join another choir, but after due consideration, decid- ed to remain with the Princess Street congregation at the present remuneration believing his services were most needed there. Mr. Curry said he appreciated the activity and earnestness of the other churches in seeking to provide for their choirs the very best talent to be fouird, but the action of Mr. Mack, was most creditable For a young man to sacrifice $100 annually and tle benefits of the associations of the larger churches in the city for the purpose of serving where most need- ed, is an act of loyalty and unselfish- ness that should commend itself to the congregation as worthy of the cause it represents. In Staying Cairn's Pure Scotch Jams Strawberry Raspberry Black Currant Green Gage Bramble Jelly "Put up in 12 oz. jars and 5-1b. paila ng For Sale At All Grocers Let us call your attention " Autumn Presenta- \ to our, tion' of the new styles in Women's Boots Patent, Gun Metal Vici Kid Shoes 'of indifferent style and scores of shapes and © lasts, so daintily made tha ~ they please the most dis- ¢riminating woman. Hi { starts in November. VOICE OF THE PULPIT REV. DR. MACKIE PREACHE ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. And Made Reference to the War -- Harvest Services Were Held in St. Luke's Church. In St. Andrew's church, on day morning, Rev. John Mackie, minister emeritus, gave a very interesting sermon, choosing as his text : "What I do thou knowest, not now, but will hereafter." In sunshine, people forget God | and His blessings, but when, darkness overclouds the world they blame Him said the preacher. Referring to the war Dr. Mackie said that the world should not dis- criminate between the world and the kaiser, as so many people ard doing Gerniany is Taflowing™ him to think that he 'is ruling by divine right. He termed the kaiser "a monster of ini- quity," "a scorpion," "a mimic Vapolegn." The German emperor once said : "I will .give 100,000 men to take Paris, and then be dictator of Europe." His o¥n words brand him a» a tyrant. Dr. Mackie read the 37th Psalm, very applicable te his subject. Miss Mae Hinckley sang & solo in a charming manner, | the Silver Cord Will Break." Sun- b.b., as farewell [One Day St. Luke's Harvest Services. The annual harvest festival ™ ser vices of St. Luke's church were held on Sunday. Special programmes were followed out in which the choir rendered fine musical selections. Rev. J. de Pencier Wright, M.A., of Lyn, delivered "two intefesting sermons. The speaker's text for this morning address was taken from = Deut. viii,- 10: "When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless (the re--thy---lrod---IFior--the--good--tamt which He has given thee." The speaker dwelt upon the won-; derful gift which God has bestowed upon us here in Canada providing al every requisite we as a peo ple have need of. Not only food | products - have we in abundance. but educational and other facilities also abound, making our life perfect in all respects. The preacher then ad- vanced three ways by which we 'may now offer praise to God for our welfare. These are blessings from our hearts and our lips, and also by the bestowal of an offering upon the holy altar. St. Luke's--church was prettily de- | vofated for these servis with flow- ers, fruit and vegetables of all kinds, | artistically arranged. 3 most + | Princess Street Methodist. was held in yes attend Nearly in The annual rally day | Princess street Sunday school terday. There was a full ance of teachers and officers. every member of the school was his or her place. A splendid pro- gramme suitable for the harvest time wa® given. Addresses were giv- en bly Rev. My. Short and the pastc), Rev. H. Curry. Recitations were giv en by Miss Mildred Filtz, Miss Helen Gardiner and Miss Gretta Moon. A splendid tribute was paid to the efficient secretary, W. Mack, for his loyalty to Fhincess street church and school. 'iThe annual tea will be held on Tuesday evening. During the evening service ful violin solo was rendered by | Christine Cochrane The amount of collection contribut fed by the congregation at both ser amounted to $109. a heauti Miss vices Had A Narrow Escape. A close shave from being run ov- ef and possibly killed was experien named Phil- age , on cornei the ced by a young chap lips about eight years of Saturday afternoon, near the of Cataraqui street over which railroad crossing passes. In com- pany with three other boys of sim lar age, he was pushing a A i tie upon a wheelbarrow. along the track when suddenly the Canadian Northern train going, north ap proached. The chaps in their hurry | to get from the track tilted the wheelbarrow over into the ditch at the side of the rails but it went over in such a manner as to leave one end of the tie projecting over the rail which might have caused the locomotive -to jump the track. The "kids" became frightened, lest | they would create some harm by lea-+ ving it there, and one of the little fellows who was game, endeavored to push the large stake away. Not caring anything about his safety he companions yelled at him to look out began to tug and haul while his for the approaching train. Just then. a man standing' nearby saw the predicament and only arrived in time to snatch both youngster and log from the rails. James K. Hackett, who produced "Othello" at the Grand Opera House and latér returned for a week's hunt ing, lett, with' his wife, on Sunday, for New York. = The remainder of his company left on Monday, for the same place, where they will get into réadiness for the fall season, whigh You will never regtet' using White Rose flour. H. T. Corbett, Tweed, is to increase the Tweed Civilian association to 100 members. Farmers veported a light frest . on Sunday night, but no great 'damage was dono, Bad Complexions Peeled Off At Home The girl with the poor complexion complains, "I have to touch up my cheeles. | am sallow aml a sight, and only my makeup saves me." Now, as a matier of fact, more wo- men spoil their good Tooks than fm- prove them with cosmetics. The prac. ce certainly is unnecessary, now that the virtues of ordinary mercelized wax as a beaulifier have become known. It has been found that the wax has won- derful absorbent pawers. . It causes the faded or discoloied scarf skin to flake off in a minute, seeking Rifle almost imperceptible particles, so gently, gradualiv, as to cause no inconvenlence at all. In 'this way the old complexion is actually re. piRoved- atte wise all fine lines, freckles ipimples, blotches, moth tches d other surface defects. A n-- complies don appears--a clear, smooth, Fouthiu}l "and Miss A. Pattersall; Coglan, Emery, Dawson, W. seltine, Sanderson, Wilkinson, Birch, _Rogers, Gibso . Shortt, 'Gordon, Casey, | France, all his fall importations tailoring department consisting variety stock of gents' Iurnishings. 2 ol Bod Cdnoghior, Nina Be Te . ' FURTHER DONATION is the Red Cross Society By Kings- ton Ladies. Hot water bottle and cover, Mrs. : 95 caps, Miss - Betts; 2¢ Miss Ferguson; 12 caps, Mrs. 95' caps, Miss Betts; | 24 piece of factory cotton, - Mrs. G. M, Giles; piece of factory cotton, Mrs. G. Me- 1 Kay; 8 dos. handkerchiefs, Mrs. G. "M. Giles; 1 pair of pillows and. cov- "ers, Mrs. Baird; 70 housewives, Mes- dames Robinsgn, Hughes, Ross Ogilvy, D. Murray, Mitchell Minnes, Richardson, Macdonnell, Kirkpat- Hek, Mowat, Hora, E. Folger, Y. W. . A.; Daley. 474 Balaclava caps made by Mes- dames T. Powers, Fenwick, Dyde, Drummond, H. Dyde, Scott, Dunh, J. W. Campbell, Percival, Mahood, H. As- Christmas, Rogers Kirkpatrick, Stantley, W. T. Connell, Phillips, F. Bawden, Welsh, Hale, MaSagarland, Wilson, Elliott; H. Calvin, Klugh, D. R. Robertson, H. Nickle, B. Rob- ertson, Keill, Duff, Gow, A. Spooner, W. .G, Craig, W. H. Craig, Winnett, J. C. Connell, Lowthell,. Glidden, Dowling, G. Gardiner, G. A. Robin- son, Uglow, Wykeman, Hiscock, Burns, A. F. Chown, Phelan, A. Shortt, J. B., MacKenzie, Tothill, !S. Calvin, Hemming, A. A. Brown, Har- old, "Garrett, R. E. Sparks, Walker, | Martin, Campbell, Taylor," Wilson, | Carruthers, Hall, Tungy, ~ J. Hen- dry, W. F. Nickle, Wallace, Laidlaw, ' Gwillim, Evans, .GaRagher, G. Less- lie, St. James Churéh; Misses Mc- Mahon, F. Cunningham, Kirkpatrick, Shaw, Hall, Saunders, Smythe, 'L. Kent, A, Gibson, Bg Carruthers, Love, Millan, Brownfield, R. Anglin, Saun- ders, Gilmour, K. Saunders, Crisp, E. Da¥son, Bétts, Connelly, Abrams, Beard, Connor, Hoppins, Allan, T. Cunningham, Hora, M. Smilie, Bar- :, Sawyer, D. Chown, Drummond, n. Ferns, ! Renton, M: Gordon, guson, Givens, Hague 3 knitted scarfs, Miss Machar. 28 pairs wristlets, Mesdames R. Sutherland, Hiscock, H. Dyde, Sib- it, Hay, Gardiner, Barlow, St. Jam es church, Misses McMahon, Minnes, : Givens, N. Ferguson. 70 housewives, Mesdames Morgan, Shaver, Farrar, Mair, Brownfield, Macnee Gordon. > 83 army shirts, Mesdames Gow Little, O'Connor, Benson, ken, Asselstine, Pyke, Henderson, Casey, Field, Snelling, Carruothers, Weldon, R. E. Sparks, Burney, Fran- Elliott, Glyn, Whis- cis, ~Bawden, Cays, Hague, St. James church, Kidd, Sawyer, Ferguson Smith, Brophy, Ferguson. 15 pairs socks, Mesdames Wood, Decker, Vanluven, Machar, l.esslie Mackenzie, Ramsay, Macpherson, B. Golden. Hiscock Misses St. church, Misses F. Ferguson, nell, Fairlie: 12 nightingale#, Sydenham Street Perfect Fitting Different Footwear For Young Ladies Patents and Gun Metals wi th cloth tops and fancy heels: $2.00, $4.50 = Shoe Repairing bernethy's Shoe Repairing | Tryon, Elder Dennison. .} Dyde, J. | Misses | 44 nightshifts, Mesdames I. Cooke' gx! lusive ly : Post, R. E. Sparks, Weldon, Elliott, | James church, Sydenham Street] Con- church, Mrs. Berney, Miss F. Fergus- on. 77 binders, Mesdames Pense, Giles, Hughes St. James church, Misses, guson, Macdonnell, Baker. To-night May A. Bell Marks, Heubner, | If ® You'll like the smart f dashing styles made by Buckley and other fam- | ous makers shown here § shapes in Derbies, Et Swell new soft hats and $2, $2.50, sus TA CAMPBELL BROS. Kingston's Largest Hat | : Dealers _¥ It will be a pleasure for the friend: | and acquaintances in this eity t know that May A. Bell Marks, the people's favorite actress, will be seen here at the head of the Mark Bros. No. 1, dramatic company for a stay of one week, commencing to night presenting "The Girl Fron Texas," and on Tuesday night "The Bishop's Carriage," May A Bell Marks at 'all times has received the highest. praice bot} from press and publi work She is an actress' who is atl home either in comedy dramatic o romantic roles Gone As A sharpshooter. Clark, the F'homas Clark, of Renfrew, is 2rd Vjetoria Rifles, sailed for Europe. ile Reuben and Clarence street, the wellknown football players. Ulark was a wire less operator on the Niobe and when war was declared he joined the Mont real sharpshooters. These men have to be able to-make ninety-six out of a possible hundred in their shooting Clark stood first in his. regiment. Koy son of with the real, who have 18 a cousin of Young, Alfred Give Them Better It is expected that of a couple of days the men of the l4th doing duty at Fort quartered at Tete de Enough men will "be - left to look after the prisoners Quarters in. the a portion « regiment Henry, will at the fort of war The guards are replaced every twen-, ty-four hours. The men were in tents atthe fort and Sunday night » was very cold, being »xposed to the wind ofi the lake. Dean Starr As Drill Instructor. The London Times of the 18th of] | Richatduon; § wharf. September says: "An indication of the urgency of f'mount. in-1 way 'the reed for officers to act as structors may be found in the fact that the Dean of Ontario, who is for her clever] nineteen-year-old | of Mont- | course | now 4 be Pont barracks. | chaplain of the brigade, is acting' as an instructor, a position which he is qualified to fill, having acted as adjutant of the 14th regiment in Canada.' Fall And Winter Importations, Prevost, Brock street, for of great large anc and overcoating in to choose from. Also ready-made clothing suiting Sent "850 From Mexico. John Henderson, formerly who has been a res EE in Mexico &reslaent at into' the Kingston dry dock after the ten years, has sent his mother, Mrs. Jane-Henderson, Clergy street, fifty doliare for the Kingston et fun A Coming Event. Mr. and ; Mrs. "Philip in ¥ika, aie Dat] I has received | den, his [afternoon to discharge. | | of mr | $ Hood's PILLS IN. MARINE CIRCLES. Two Stranded Steamers Have Been Released. Cornwall and lighter D., that released the steamer Marshall, that was asuore on Sparrowhawk Point, returned to the city on Monday morning About, Ig, 09) bushels of grain were taken out of the Marzhall and, Saturday noon, tug of the Monireal Transporta | tion company took the steamer uj | stream Mout of the current Very lit daniage was caused by the aco dent, but the swift current made work on her dangerous. { The steamer Toller was released on Saturday, from Farran's Point. | The following steamers passed down: i Dorie, 4.30 p.m.; Dundee, 9.30 pm. | Sunday; Arabian, 1.30 a.m.; Strath- cona, 1.30 a.m.; Canadian, 8.30 a.m. Monday. ihe steamer H | I'he Harriet Samuel steamer | tle very M.4Pellatt coaled at Swift's on Sunday, and cleared for William following steamers are expected {to pass up: Dunelm, A. FE. MecKens trey lonic and Hamiltonian. * Steamer Stanstead passed Sunday afternoon. Nteamer (algarian passed down on Sunday. : } acht Axi was here, deau ports, on Sunday. Steamer, Lake Michigan and | barge Sligo cleared for Point Anne Monday morning. { Steatner j ber way Tug Floren fare. elevatqr, { Juebec | Schooner { Fort | I'he up on Lucy from Ri Canadian was in port Sunday. » and barge are at Rich- loading grain for on River arrived from and is discharging at Ford Erie, coal Yaden, Steamer West- from Montreal, light, on the to Fort William; steamer Kin- mount passed down," with grain from Port Colborne to Montreal; steamer Northmount will pass downf with grdin from Port Uolborne to Mont- real; tug Emerson, due to arrive to- day, with the barges Burma and Sel kirk, grain laden, from Port (Colborne on the way to Montreal; steamer [lose- mount cleajed, light, for Port Col: borne; steamer Glenmount, grain la. from Fort William, arrived this Co's elevator: Steamer . Ulellevilie cleared for To- ronto on Sunday morning. Steamer City of Ottawa cleared for Montreal on Sunday morning. Steamer Aletha, down, from Picton, on Monday. Steamer Alexandria, due ronte on Monday night. Steamer Ralph 1. Holeomb will go from To- steamer Stormount is rdieased. Biliousnes is Cured by Best in Kingston By Government Test hg regen HIGHEST GUARANTEED | Electric Iron, $3.50 For a short time only Halliday's Electric Shop Phone 94 Spencer, The Tailor For the LATEST FASHIONS and PERFECT FIT Ralph Spencer, 820 Princess 8t. Opposite St. Andrew's Church. EUROPEAN AGENCY Wholesale Indents promptly execut- ed at lowest cash prices for all Brit- ish and Continental goods, including Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists' Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glass- ware. Cycles, Motor Cars and Accessor- fes. Drapery Millinery Goods, Fancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardware, Machinery and Metals, Jewellery, Plate and Watches, Photographic and Optical Goods, Provisions and Oilmen's Stores, ete., ete. Commission 2% % to 5%. Trade Discounts Allowed. Special Quotations on Demand. Sample Cases from $50 upwards. Consignments of Produce Sold on "Account. WILLIAM WILSON & SONS, "> (Established 1814), 25, Abchurcy, Lane, London, E.O. Cable Address: "Annuaire London." and Plece The industrial conditions created by the war will stimulate activity in the ten mills operated by Penman's Limited, manuacturers of hosiery, underwear, blankets, etc. In sum- ming up the situation, Mr. I. Bonner, gehenal manager of the company sald: Limited have ale) felt the extra demand, which will ~ undoubtedly in- oe "Ihe unersom. trade has. Continued Employment in The Ten Penman ile Oll Cloths and Linoleums and = Squares. 'We have a large stock of R itors und Gas Stoves; also all ki new and second-hand furniture; all se sold at reasonable prices. Come, see the bargains. HH. SUGARMAN, 242 Ontario Street, rChone 1550 Opposite Craig's Wholeasls " Te to STEAMER BRITANNIC Leaves Canal Basin, foot of Dal- Sousie St St., Montreal, Svery Wednes ay a .m., arrives at Kingstom riday Sls p.m, returning leaves Folger's Wharf, Kingston, at 5 p.m, taking passengers r and Broekville and treal. A. N. ITH, Head Office BRASS BEDSTEADS AND CHILDREN'S OOTS This two inch post bed only $15.00 Also two inch continuous post y only In all sizes, in Brush or bright gh, Children's safety drop co, "JAMES REID, Thin TTR 1 but we do not anticipate furthey falling off." - There are 2,300 employees 'in ten mills of Penman's Lim these employes are assured of tinued employment - Indeed, if i extra demand for hosiery conti as is likely to be the case, the in the h pocpnrmont will have to be lnc The ration of the Penman mils will man the dircula~ tion of a million dollars a year in wages te Canadian employes . mean much more Ra the finished product of a | ation of these 8 is 804, a and much of of 35.00% oi wil Of fada in the