the Kingston Branch Is Quite Ac: tive. ot Ai Masecn . G. Dobbs, president g with the follow- Saray article concerning the history and objects of the assocla- In the early part of the tenth cen, on account of the number of EEE agen » emp made to rd these pilgrims and hospitality, to protect, B. Sgainst 'some of the perils of An organization was aban for these purposes Ces ie had built a hospice churches In Jeru- the character of a mill- | Had been conferred lwin II., thethen Latin tadios were (Tret Stalled in the mon year 1259, and. were ---- 'the charitable work % The highest le order was that of the p ers who took an "thie defence of Jerusal- "the Holy Land against the TaCens. In the beginning of the fourteenth seutdry 3h this "Order of the Hospital St. John" hich had heen & Sos. a brotlierh: , WAS Vv. into sections, or tongues, -- of hi oa LI independent y 5 ¢é to the sover- nani jorritory from hich was derived and gov. erned by a Grand Frior of its own election; while the order as a whole elected its own Grand Master, 'When fi en from Jerusa- lem, by the its nit established ) ers at Acre, at Cyprus, at Rhodes, and finally at Maita, where its ity was recogniz- ed by the great powers, and for some centuries it successfully held the Me- diterranean against the Turks. The of the English branch of order was confiscated in the reign of Henry VIII, but re- vived by royal character in the reign of Queen Mary, which character has never been annulled, but in 1888 Queen Victoria granted a new char- 0, reviving the medieval corpora- which was recognized as the Poking ation order from the time of Ed- ward II. to Henry VIIL = Under this new charter the reigning sovereign is also the sovereign head and patron of the order. This office is usually held the Prince of Wales, but on account of the Hi zegd fe, K Rh ds i the sioned by his oe Ser te. number of members of the royal fam- Hy are ts or ladies of Justice of the o y ery Now the St. John Ambulance. as- Saclation, a branch of formed in Kingston, is one of aoa pents of this Grand Priory of the order of the Hospital o 2. John of Jerusalem 'in Eng- and. mrt The Cansaian Branch. The objects of the Canadian branch of the association are: . 1, The instruction of persons in rendering first ald In cases of acci- dents or sudden illness, and im the transport of the sick and injured. 2. The instruction of persons in the elementary principles and prac- tice of nursing, and also of hygiene and sanitation. 3. The manufacture and distribu- tion by sale or presentation of am- bulance material, and the formation of ambulance depots in niines, fac- tories and other centres of industry and traffic. 4."The o Corps, Invi Nursing Corps, ization of Ambulance d Transport Corps and 5. And a promotion of trials upon o installation in the barbette of al X aftay of big naval guns for the Riritish. first range, upon the satisfactory conclusion of which Ih at stileship. LE if défence. The newly made weapon is submitted & weapon is returned to the shops to be completed om the carrying out; works for the relief of suffering of the sick and injured in peace and war, independently of class, nation ality or denomination. Among the officers of the Canad- ian, branch are: Patron, his royal highness, the Duke of Connaught, Hon. President, Sir Thomas Shaugh- nessy; President, F. Montizambert, M.D; General secretary, Major Birds whistle, of Ottawa, The executive of the local branch consists of :----President, Archdeacon Dobb, vice-president, Miss M. Brown- field; secretary Dr. G. E. Kidd, Committee, Miss M. Redden, Miss McDonald, Miss Bogpill, Dr. F. Ethers ington, Dr. A. P. Chown. The local branch is organizing its work for the winter, and expects a record year. Classes are under way at the city Y.M.C.A. and YW.CA, in the Levana society, at the univer- sity and among the Queen's Engi- neers, Apart from these the asso- clation wishes to extend an oppor- tunity to anyone in the city wishing to take up the work and a class will be opened whenever a sufficient number can be got together to make it worth while. Besides the regular First Aid work, a class in home nursing is be- ing formed, open to all ladies who already hold a first aid certificate, . Any one:flesiring to take either of Sourses should communicate with Sétretary, Dri G. BE. Kidd, at the 'Medical College, or write Dr. A. P. Chown, Princess street. WENT TO BBIOUAVILLE instruction and which hasipier Man Who Owed Him Money Not After Elopers. Enquiry has been made regarding the Brockville Recorder's feport of a4 Kingston elopement.: C. H. Leed- er, who is reported as going in search with a brother of the young lady who eloped, denies this, told 'a 'Whig reporter that Brockville Recorder. has been misin- formed about the affair. Mr, Leed- er stated that his presence in Brock- yille had been brought about over business matters. Upon the advice of his attorney he travelled to the latter place in search of a man who had evaded him by "beating" it from the city, owing him a large Sim of money. The Brockville Record- er stated that Mr, Leeder accom- panied Mr. Mueller in search of his sister, which should have read that Mr. Leeder was in search of his man and had him taken before the authorities and made sign an agree ment to return to Kingston and se- cure work, remaining in the city un- til the settlement could be made of the debt. While both were journeying to Kingston the accused jumped from the train and rolling down the em- hankment was injured. Later, Tuesday morning the. man was brought to Kingston General Hos- pital where he is still confined. Pleasure and Duty gre a hard pair to drive in double harness, He |+ the | A HOG COMPETITION CONDUCTED BY THE DEPART- MENT OF AGRICULTURE. The Results In Frontenac County * Announced 'By C. Main, the Dis- trict Representative. Below are given * the results of "Feeding Hogs for Profit Competi- *'epnducted in Frontenac county, er the supervision of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. The miles governing this competition were. "The competition shall be confined to farmers' song under 256 years of sant those who have taken a course in agriculture under the district re- speniative There must Be five entries before the competition can be conducted. Hntries close June 1st, 1914. Hogs are to 'be weaned at six weeks and fed until seven months old, when they will be carefully in- gpected and welghed by the district Rpragentative: All reports must be in by December. 10th, 1914. Bach contestant must feed three hags. A fourth may be fed and used as a spare in case of accident or disease, The hogs must be fed and eared for by the contestant and an accur: Rt wecoWnt Rept of" the kind and afdount of feed consumed. At the time of entry the district representative will inspect the hdgs o mark with ear tags or in sopie equally stiitable way. He will also give the contestant directions re keeping accurate account of food consumed and cost of same. WX 'uniform price will be allowed for the various kinds of feed used by the contestants--refuse from hpuse not to be fed. . Later a suitable form will be sup- +40 éach. contestant for making gent of costs, etc. The contes- tant will re required to sign a state- ment as to the truthfulness of his figuves. The prize will be free transporta- tion and living expenses to the two weeks' short course in live stock and seed judging at the Ontario Agricul tural college, January 1915, The winner will be selected on the fol- lowing basis: -- (a) 50 points 165 highest profit. (h) 50 points for type and fin- ish, this judging being done with bacon hog score card. It will be noticed from the rules of the competition that no specific directions were given as to the best methods of feeding the hogs nor was there any information as to the kinds of feed that each contestant should feed, these questions being left en- tively: to the competitor. . Some thought it best to keep their hogs closed in a pen during the con- test while others allowed them free range of pasture for exercige; In one (nstanoe one competitor had to with- draw from the contest because of the net Eh fact that the pigs igét stiff on ac- count of being fed ty heavily on concentrates and t. allowed any range for exercise, Five men entered the contest hat two withdrew on account of unfor- seen cirenmstances. The profits made by the three contestanis remaining in the contést were as follows: 1st., Hugh Mareland, - $5.87 per hog; 2nd., Arthur Betting, $5.78 per hog. 3rd., = Williard 'Coulter, $4.90 per hog. The score on conformation was as follows: 1st., Hugh Moreland, 44.; 2nd., Arthur Betting, 43; = J3rd., Williard Coulter, 39%. The maximum score on conforma- tion was 50. The score on profit, taking the highest profit as 50 and the others in proportion thereto was: 1st. Hugh Moreland, 50; 2nd; Arthur Betting, 19 3rd, Williard Coulier, 42. The total score on beth confor- mation and profit won by each con testant was: 1st, Hugh Moreland, 94; 2nd, Arthur Betting 92-7.10; 3rd, Williard Coulter, 81%. The maximum points awarded in both of these divisions were 100, The competition was very closely contested, Hugh Moreland winning the contest by the small margin of one and three-tenths points. When one considers the fact that nothing was allowed LD Ahelabor} envolved ni feeding the hogs in this contest 'and, that they were sold al 83% ¢ a pound live weight, there is not a great deal of profit in raising hogs at the present market price. The contestants of the competition C. Main, the district representative says, deserve great credit for the manner in which. they performed their duties and the excellent. care given the pigs.that were in the con- test. However, the prize was well worth the efforts put forth and he feels confident that any one of the contestants who were fortunate en- ough to win would appreciate the short course in stock and seed judg- ing at the O.A.C, and that they would be able to glean valuable in- formation along various agricultural lines. While it was impossible for each contestant to win those who were not fortunate enough to be able to take the course at Guelph got an experience and gained. information regarding methods in feeding hogs and the profit to be made in the busi- ness that they would not have obtain: ed in, any other way and it is hoped, Mr. Main says, that they will not be discouraged but should another com- petition of this kind be arranged for next year they will take part as well as a number of other young men in the county. Any man might conquer the 'world if ha had half as much perseverance as a female book agent. Many a man géls a preity bad fall{i from being thrown on his own" re sources. Of course a woman can keep a se- eret, That is, she can keep it go- ing. 'fleet, which he was able to witness EVERY SHOT TOLD. Tells of Havoe in "Bombardment Zeebrugge. London, Nov. 27--The Sluis cor- respondent of the Dutch newspaper Maasbode' ibes the bombard- ment of Zeebrugge by the British of from a church tower. By means of field glasses he got a faiy view of the cannpnading, and he says that such a thunder of guns has not been heard in Belgium since the war began. The correspondent could see clear- ly that not a shot missed. Between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon the whole port was wrapped in flames. At this time a great explosion was heard. An inhabitant of Zeebrugge who also saw the bombardment ex- plained that the report was due to the explosion of gas containers and petrol" tanks in the neighborhood of | a4 coke factory at Rombach. At the opening ef the fire tritish ships were answered from hore, but the reply soon ceased, the guns apparently having been destroy- ed. The British warships, however, continued firing until 4.30, when they ceased gradually. The corres- pondent says that the damage done must have been tremendous, judg ing from the force of the bombard: ment, A despatch from says fugitives aveiving.. that the Palace Hotel at where the German: naval ah quartered, has been leveled to ground by the shells from : British warships." the Amsterdam BAVARIANS ARE Many Cases of Friction Prussians London, Nov. 27.--More of dissatisfaction of the troops are reaching here. A Paris despatch to the Standard supple- ments the accounts of the frater- nizing of French and Bavarian out posts in the Vosges region. "There will be an attack to-night but you can rely upon us firing in- to the air, We shall be replaced by Prussians in a day or two, and I will let you know when this oc- eurs."" "This," says the Standard's <or- respondent, 'is. what a Bavarian officer said to a French lieutenant, who walked boldly into the enemy's trenches four days ago. Of course, the statement represents an extreme case, but there is no doubt. that serious friction exists between the Bavarians and the Prussians, who are fighting together. Several in- cidents reported go far to prove this. "Bavarians and Prussians have undoubtedly come to blows regard- ine the queen of the Belgians, who ac Bavarian princess, Further, it 15 aw réported that a serious dis- agreement has arisen between the imperial chancellor and prime mini- ster of Bavaria. What is undeniable ANGRY With the stories Bavarian is that Bavarian troops take every 15-18¢ «es 18¢ 18¢ . "aw pa (best) al | he Bone Sionns' viii Sade | 1914 LAMBS .e 180 mi} Loins Aves sri ern sasha ual s prices. low we make Meats, Bacons, Yearling Lamb and best young Pork at our | Special mention of our Oooked | Canned Goods, Teas, etc. Jellied Hocks (Swift's) ..22¢ Jellied Pork sear nasany Puddings Hit weaseany Silverside Sardines .1BYe Rainbow Salmon .. . 18%¢ Tomatoes (new season' scan) fo Sweet Corn (new season's rn) oo. Peas (Old Oak brand) EN Simeoe Baked Beans .. 5c, 10¢ Red Cross Tomato Oatsup "ip Ey 883E 5 | quality part of the city. 217 PRINCESS STREET. The above mentioned goods are all of the and will give you complete satisfaction. © wish to make special mention of the reise in our delivery. Orders promptly delivered to wr E |} possible opportunity to surrender. "From another part of the front at Quesney, a letter to hand says that when the Germans saw that the French Red Cross occupied themsel- ves with the German wounded as well as with their own, over 200 de- serted during the night. They came to the French and told them that if only all the Bavarians could be sure that they would be humanely treated three parts of them would surrender outright." Maple Island Notes. Maple Island, Nov. 24.--Miss Lucretia Wager and Tip Wager have gone . home after spending some time in Parry Sound district. Some of the young people of Maple Is- land attended the dance at Ahmic Harbor where all had a fine time. J. Todd's baby is not much better. O. Wager was at J. Ainslee's, Sun- day. Mrs. T. Hanson and daughters Gracie and Ruby at Mrs. Nathaniel McAmmond's on Sunday, When poverty comes In at the door, love doesn't wait for the burg- lar alarm to go off. The worst thing about the dead beat is that he is so very much alive. Lots of the mistakes of married lite are home made. Was Jeff Going to Know If He Didn't Look ?