Daily British Whig (1850), 29 Oct 1914, p. 2

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ca ise IM tm vse ira McKay's Special White ' Lamb, pocket style, as shown. Price $3.00. 35 inches long, 25 inches wide. Baby buttons in impossible to kiek cloths or robe: off. A present everysi miother apprec- iates. Aftep: robe has done set'vice in the ear- riage it ¢an be dyed and used for floor rug. BE I et ela dial atatteeedeebutbeddeddbeie OUR FN'HSH GROUND OOF. FEE AT 40c. OAN'T BE BEAT. Try a sample order and be convinced, NOLAN'S GROOUERY Princess St. Phone 720. Prompt Delivery DENT, SURANCE. J. 0. HUTTON, Kingston, Ont, New Carpets | and Rugs for the Fall Trade We have passed info stock sixiy-sevem bales of Rugs. Designs are smaller and prices as low as last season. Every make of stair and hall fo maiehi. R. McFAUL Carpet Warehoues Real Estate For Sale Signs That Are Passing Away Science has taken the pro- fession of optics beyond the old time "side eern civilization Sed upon the eyes demands attention of a specialist. We are Optical Specialists. We devote our entire timé to examining eyes and correcting their defects with proper glasses. ).5.Asselstine,D.0.S Nyosight Specialist, $48 King St Phone 1019 FIRE, LIFE, SICKNESS, Acar AND AUTOMOBILE IN- Wanted--A Grocery Store in re- sidential part of the city, apply to 18 Market Square, Furniture Carpets GOOD FURNITURE increases Draperies =r ERE FES | DAY OF HORSES AND HOSE WAG- | ONS ABOUT OVER. !Auto Apparatus Was Alone Exhibit ed at Big' International Conven- tion -- Chief Armstrong Speaks About Trip to Conventions. 'That the day of the horse and | Those waggon for fre fighting pur: poses is practically over and that automobile apparatus is takKiug its place was quite evident at the big convention of the Internaticnal As- sociation of Fire Chiefs aeld in New Orleans and which was by Fire Chief James Armstrong of | | Kingston. | Questioned by a Whig representa- itive regarding this convention which {was a decided success in every way, ~not one piece of hose waggom ap- {paratus was exhibited, nor was ithere even any horse equipment, such as harmess, etc, shown. This | | was something never known before | at these conventions and goes to show just what place the automo-" bile is taking in the line of fire pro- | tection. At the convention a year ago in New York, everything shown jin the truck line w automebile, | {but horse supplies were in The convention was largely at- {tended by fire chiefs from all over 'Canada and the United States, and as a result of this meeting the chiefs were able to learn something new about fighting fires, for it is at these | {meetings that.the men have a chance ito mingle together, ask questions land secure the much-desired infor- imation. - Bach chief explains how fires of an unusual nature are hand- | led, and after all this is the most | beneficial part of the convention for the men who attend. the papers read 'are also very valu- able and the exhibit of fire fighting apparatus an important feature, it is the heart to heart talks on "How to Fight Fires," that bring the best results to each chief. One of the most important ex- hibits at the convention in New Or- leans was that of a machine for cutting through iron bars. This machine costs $300, can very easily he worked by two firemen, and it is stated that any ordinary bars can be. cut through in two seconds. This was especially interesting to the fire chiefs from Canada in view of re- cent fires where people Were hem- med in as the 'result of iron bars. | Chief Armstrong was also present at the convention of the Provincial | ¥ire Chiefs assembly which was {held at Stratford, just prior to the big convention in New Orleans and says it was a great success. There was a good attendance and the de- legates were well entertained by the city. Next year the provincial con vention will be held af Ottawa and the internstional at Cincinnati. The delegates at Stratford had warm words of praise for the en- tertainment provided them - when " |they were in Kingston a year ago, 'and many are looking forw ard with great pleasure to being in Kingston for a short time next year, when they will come this way on their trip to Ottawa. Tt is the'r intention to come to Kingston and make the rest of the journey to the pin via-the Rideau Canal. Chief Armstrong was placed on the exhibit committee at New Or- leans and this gave him a splendid opportunity of getting a line on ev { erything | | IN ACTIVE SERVICE. A Message Received "From J. Haunts Of This City. j. F. FitzGerald has received | a. posteard from..J. Haunts, a teacher lin the Sunday school at St. Paul' 'church, who was on England" s reserve i list, and who, although ill in bed at "the time, respanded to the call. The jcard in dated "St. Nazaire, on active { service," and reads as follows: "Am | quite well, hoping you are the same. 'T eannot tell you anything more, as | am not allowed to. 1 guess you know | more about the war than 1 'do. Re | member me to all." Mr. Haunts" wife and baby live on Rideau street. Mrs. Haunts was for- merly Miss Bolton, a daughter of the late William Bolton, of Kingston Mills. Mr. Haunts comes of a fighting fam- ily, his brother being also at the front | with one of the British regiments. At | the time Rev. Mr. FitzGerald left the city on his trip to. the old country Mr. Haunts asked him to visit his brother, who is a member of the po- lice force im London, England, but who took up arms immediately the { war broke out. Mr." FitzGerald did fook him up and fo¥ind that he was stationed at Division G, King's Cross police station. He was wounded once sent hime, recovered from his wounds and was sent back to the front, and is mow on the firing line. On the policd force he holds the much- coveted title of being the champion wrestler, burragh-Knowlton Wedding. At Sydenham street Hy cthodist church parsonage, on Wi morning, at ten o'clock, Rev. Rired «| Brown united in marriage Miss Joon Pearl Knowlton, eldes of Mr. and Mrs. 'Silas J. Know 36 York street, to Kemneth J. Curragh, ouly son of Mr. and Mrs, James Cur ragh, Stuart street. The bride, who was prettily dressed in her travelling suit of navy blue serge, was, attend- ed by Miss Montrieff as brides- .. The also carried a beau- tiful bougpet of carnations and chry- santhemume. Fdward was a Shi 0 aT a To home of the 'bride, breakiast wan ser- r. and Xs Curragh asenwl "Jeture on "The attended | evidence. | GIFTS TO BRMOBTO-BE. | Miss Ruth Webster Was Fittingly Remembered. On Monday evening the Epworth League members, of Brock Street Mathodist church held a masquer- ade party in connection with their | s0¢ ial evenings. the Ladies' Aid held a special meet- ing. Toward the close of the lea- {gue programme the members of the Ladies' Aid, thirty-six in number, wére invited to join the young peo-' ple in the parlors of the church. | Soe invitation was gladly accepted. | W. Drury acting as master of Sn called Miss Ruth Web-! | ster forward and In behalf of the Ladies' Aid young people presented her with a china cocoa set and a [ beautiful leather club bag fitted with | an ivory set. The young lady was on atly surprised, but succeeded -in making a characteristic reply. The | leaguers served.afruit, after which the National Anthem was sung. On Wednesday evening Miss Web- ! i ster was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ashby, Union ; where a large number of her Ji I street, girl friends assembled and surpris- | {ed the guest of honor with a mis' catlaneous shower. A very pleasant | | evening was speat, all pronouncing | | that Mrs. Ashby excells at ente Miss Webster is deservedly popu-' {lar and one of the most active | workers in Brock Street church, as | {2 member of the choir, Epworth | | League, Sunday school teacher aad! pianist in the prayer yor meetings. DIED | Mrs. Lydia Perry's rv's Death Caused by | At the same tims} i WAR PICTURE STAMPS THE VERY LATEST PATRIOIC NOVELTY War pictures of latest British, French and Colonial battleships, cruisers, and other fighting craft, and leading men in present war, printed in sheets pe 12 pictures, on heavy gummed paper with perforations between each so that they can be easily detached and stuck to letters, backs of envelopes, taining. ! ! and used in collection albums. Send them to your soldier the stamps will please them greatly. Put them on your letters and on the backs arouse enthusiasm and patriotism everywhere. Start a collection--a good collection of these stamps will be very valuable 1} after the war is over. Give them to the school boys and girls--these picture soldier heroes who will be at the front, Brit- ain's mighty engines of war on the seas, and the great leaders of the allies. ONLY 5 CENTS PER SHEET OF 12 PICTURES miliarize them with Canada's of envelopes friends at the front and to friends at heme. They will i stamps will fa- 48 To Choose From The College Book Store, 160 PRINCESS BT. OPEN Nicurs | D AT LONG POINT. | | Paralytic Stroke. | ) The death occurred at Long Point Lydia Perry, as the result of a paralytic stroke. Deceased was eighty-five years of age. Sha was born in the township of Escott and { was the widow of the late Wiliam Perry and daughter of the late Christopher Andress. Five sons and two daughters survive, David of Athens: Rev. Harvey, of North Bon- gard, N.Y.; Albert, of Wolverine, Mich: John, of Idaho; Frederick of | Washington territory; Mrs Oscar | Connors, North Dakota and Mrs. The funeral took place on Mon- Intern.ent was made at Sand Bay | cemetery. Rev. Mr. Wilson officia-! ted at 'the services. The pall-bear-! ers were James Kelsey, william Rryan, James Townsend, Willjam | Plunkett and Warren Slack. Among ! were Mr. and Mrs. William Slack, of Brockville; Albert Perry, of Wol. | verine, Mich.: Harvev, of. North! Bongard, and David Perry of Ath- | ens. Deceased, who was a Metho- dist, was a woman of wonderful vi-| tality. a kind neighbor and beloved | by all her acquaintances. deat, MacKenzie Wounded. Lieut. a in action at the front, was twenty-four years of age. Justing from Upper Canada College, | he t a course at the Royal Mili- tary College, Kingston. . Four years ago he joined the regiment of which he is now a member. The last word received from him by his parents was a cablegram sent from Gibraltar on Sept. 2nd, im which he stated that he was leaving for the front. cottage at Bonehurch, I.W., at the dis- posal of the Red Cross Society as al convale scerit home for soldiers or sail- ors Mr. and Mrs. Martin Harvey Mrs. Martin Harvey has placed her | have also jointly contributed $500 as a subscription. i | Eliminate kitchen worries, use White Rose flour, Cloth Coats We are showing rare values at $9, $10 and $12 Every coat in the splen- {| did assortment we are spection is well worth Jf while. Kingston's Famous Fur Store. showing 18 | brand new this fi season -- MoO old stock or job lots here. |f|: We carry J styles that are e x ¢ | usively | our own. You run no risk of your coat be- coming com- mon if bought here. An in- A SPECIAL HAT SALE For to-morrow and Sat- urday, Newest velved sailors. See them on dis- play in our windows! Always Watch Our Windows. Wiliam Slack, Brockville. i { day ".om her home at Long Point. |} the relatives present from a distance |- . F. F. Mackenzie, who was | After gra- | While {on Saturday, October 24th, of Mrs. J We have a big range of Nobby Coats in Ladies' and Misses' Sizes, the kind that will | : ARE. please the most critical buyers,and all suit purses, ll ~~ PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS --- the kind Il} that please particular ladies. SS The Always Busy Store | DIED IN THE WEST. Sad Death of Mrs. E. E. Bolton, For Wolfe Island Girl. Wolfe Island, Oct. 29.--A gloom was cast over this community yesterday, when word was received of the death at Alsask, Sask., of Mrs, Elmer E. Bolton, formerly Miss Annie E. Gillos- daughter of Mr. and Gillespie. Deceftsed was days of scarlet fever and her death came as a severe shock to her family and friends here. Before | her marriage, last December, she had |B been a devoted member of Chrish HS church, St." Lawrence, where she was an able and cheerful helper in the choir and all church work. She leaves to mourn besides her young husbend and parents, three sislers and three | brothers : Mrs. Schuyler Kenned, y | Tamworth; Mrs. Henry Halliday, A lan; Mrs. J. Reasoner, Cape Vincent; 3 P. and C. G., of Toronte, and A. ., at home. Y. MO. A. Notes, The Kingston Harrier League is to i Storm Sash pie, youngest Mrs. George at the same timel sized | Newman & Shaw, k 2 mer Ji tmie ia ill only a few { Buyin Storm Doors} Made to order in quick time. 2 PHONE 919 Oddly cased clocks. Clocks to match mod- ern furniture. Old Country designs mostly. Clocks are going up in price. lect yours before that happens, Smith Bros, This I= the time to buy your furs. You have a better assortment to choose Gourdier Furrier Real Estate In All Its Branches Selling enting Any desired location at a "reasonable price, See me before buy- ing. - Houses to Rent, Fire Insurance E.:W. MULLIN, |' Real Estate and Insurance, Cor. Johnston & Division Sts Phones 539 and 1456 be ng upon having ui y , honorary president, C. of the tive works. hi' Hotter" interest in the organization, Mri Wheatley has purchased a cup and three medals for competition in the ina annual + eross Sante run o She si et - Rac's fad tn and the YL 'initermediate: members of the IN are goin| gh after gym. a od Sonight.] lub fox the coming senson. he new junior advisor, Mr. of the a ten in the ---------------------- Fall And Wititer Imporatations. Prevost, Broek street has recefved all his fall Iniportations for tailoring d t consisti suiting and overcoating gents' Turaiiiings,

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