__PAGE TWO Furs OF QUALITY Made to Special Order John McKay Limited, 149-157 Brock 8t., Kingston. Ontario. ~~ THOMAS COPLEY Telephone 987. Drop a card to 13 Pine street when wanting anything done in the ca n- tery line. Estimates given on all kinds of repairs and new work; alse hard. wood floors of All kinds. All orders will receive prompt attention. Shop 40 Queen Street. SKIMMED MILK FOR SALE At 1c A QUART Just the thing for cooking, feeding chie- kens, ete. Kingston Dairy Co. 806 University Ave, Phone 649, MATTRESSES ! 50 1b., pure felt, cov- ered with best quality art denim -- a $16.50 quality for $12.00. 40 1bs., $10.00, Feather - Pillows, *$1 pair upwards. Comforters, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. We have a few pairs of All-Wool Blankets at the old prices. $1.25, Now is the time to buy, R. McFaul, Kingston Carpet Ware- A Good Home Is the best legacy you could leave to your family. Sec our bargain list. Here are a few: Brock St, near Division, 6 room, stone, B. and C.; elec- tricity, good cellar, stable, Montreal St., near North St, double frame, § rooms each, W. ©, $2,050; cash $525. new hot water i * open plumbing, | | . pelea {| FULLY QUALIFIED. FOR KINGS- TON FIRE DEPARTMENT. e Writes From France That He is Used to Getting Up At Unearthly Hours, Like the Fire Fighters, A ve ry integsting letter has be raceived from Corporal R. J. Gim- b , with the 5th Field Battery de- tachment He writ June 24th from Fr "Bince we { France from Belgium have rather a q t time compared to what we had there Of ec », the in- fantry has Ic ly at Fes tabert and have been pounding away steadily, but there | bas been no such a row as was kick- | ed up at Ypres, They seem to take it in spasms around here, and then at night mostly Believe 'me, we sure pump some pills out when we do IH att have com we s I write these lines the air is geething the ar of re from hoth atdes There are of guns in a A NN gt CORPL. R. J. GIMBLETT, 6th Kingston F Batrery at the front, who has bee 3 Divisional Headq Le that he will receive the Distinguis Conduct Medal for his work in the | battle of Langemarcke A A a A | mite from here, and the Germans | have been trying to put them out of action. "There are eight-inch 4.7 guns, and some French 75's there, The Germans are putting over some Of their "coal-boxes," which are shells of about ninety pounds in weight, filled with high ex. plosive, and burst on percussion. A great cloud of black smoke follows them, hence the name. They don't appear to do much damage with them, considering the amount they put aver, "The other night I was awakened about 2 am. by the roar of some of them going overhead into Bethune. I was up there next day on pass, and all the damage that I could sec was a few windows destroyed and a few wires down, No one was hurt. "We have had a draft of 6th Brig- ade men, and among them are sev- eral 22nd Battery men, including | Bugler Peppiatt and Driver Clay. | 'About a quarter of a mile from | here are several armoured trains, | and when they slip up the line a bit | you hear something doing. They have done splendid work. "The weather here is ideal, and much like Ontario, although there are more breezes, and that makes it slightly cooler. My mate (Rolson) and 1 have constructed a bivouac out of three rubber sheets and some old oat sacks, and a few feet of heavy wire and cord. Pretty comfort able and entirely waterproof, but the ground makes a poor mattress. We had a terrible thunder storm about a week ago, and heaven's. artillery has it all over ours for noise; but I think ours is more deadly. "We have roll-call at 8.30 p.m, and lights out at 9 p.m., so we go to bed with the hens. We are very lucky, however, if they don't start something, and we have to get out and rysh up ammunition It is rather mean to be pulled out of bed to harness and hook in and trot along a dark road.almest before you are rightly awake. We have been on the move in little less than three minutes, which rivals the Kingston howitzers, And CORPL. R. J. GINBLETT n | woods about a | 4 appointed, and those elected ~P NATIV ARMITIN wan FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1915. fire department for speed. {to be- called out at unearthly hours However, they do not. push us too i hard at night, and we generally man- | age to get a few hours' sleep fhe next day." Corpl. 8. Murray Writes From Ger. many. A letter received on Friday from Corporal 8. Murray, who is now held a prisoner of war in Germany, was dated May 23rd Corporal Murray states in part! "The Germans that are here with us are¢ a good lot of fellows, but I shall be glad to get a parcel of smok. ng tobacco and some other things. You cannot write top many letters to me, but don't mention anything about the war. When you send a parcel send biscuits, cake, cocoa or {anything good to eat. Above all, send some socks. Do not let it weigh more than ten pounds. All par- cels come free at this weight." mitt KINGSTON HUMANE SOCIETY Will Endeavor to Secure a Horse Ambulance for 14.-Col. A, E, Ross There was a meeting of the Kings- ton. Humane Society. on Thursday night, when the matter of providing a horse ambulance for Lieut.-Col. A. E. Ross at the front was taken up. The members are anxious to do all they can to help Col. Ross in his work, and it was decided to secure | prices on an ambulance such as fis | required, and after the price is se- cured, a public subscription list will be opened. Labor Day Picnic. A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held Thursday night, and considerable discussion arose over the holding of a pienie on Labor Day. Committees were nors were: Sports, J. Melville; music, W. Tay- | lor; grou #s, W. Woods; printing, | W. Drid¢ofl'™~ _. ' | A special committee comprised of W .Woods, W. Driscoll and P, Moran was appointed to look after the gen- eral arrangements Nothing defi- nite has yet been decided upon, and | another - meeting will bg held next | Thursday night. Married The marriage 8 quietly solemn- ized at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Quebec, on July 4th, of Bea- trice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bd- ward Graves Meredith, to Ronald 1. { Fortt, R. C. H. A. son of E. L. Fortt, | Kingston, Déan SBlirave officiating. | Miss Evelyn Meredith, sister of the | bride, was maid of honor, and Lieut. Quebec, { James W, Williams (8th Royal Ri. | les) was best man. Mr, and Mrs. { Fortt will reside fn Kingston. Delightful Water Trips. | S88. Thousand Islander--Lv. "Sat- | urday at 2.15 p.m. for 1000 Islands " at 7 | a.m. and 2.30 p.m. for Cape Vincend, | making tour.1000 Island groups on afternoon trip. Fare 50c. A Letter From Italy. Bandsman Nardelll, R. C. H. A, has received a letter from his bro- ther in Italy, which states that the | towns of Farno, Pesearo and Riminei | have been bombarded by Austrian | battleships. 'At Farno, one jack- | ass was the only thing killed, and while no one was hurt at Pesearo, three residents of Riminel were wounded. Peautifal New Stock To Choose. a ievost, Brock street, has this year an extra fine assortment of tweeds, cheviots and serges for his order clothing department. His ready-made clothing and genfs' fur- nishing departments are well assort- ed with new goods. : Rev. T. W. Savary to Wed. Kingston will be very much inter- ested in hearing of the engagement, just announced in Nova Scotia,, of Rev, T. W. Savary, rector of St, James Church, Kingston, son of Judge Savary, Annapolis Royal, N.S, to Miss Chute, -daughter of Dr, and Mrs. Chute, Woolsville, N.8. The | marriage will take place some time during this month, No" 1000 Islands--Rochester S88. Caspian leaves on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.15 a.m. for 1000 Islands (50¢), and at 5 p.m. for Rochester, via Bay of Quinte. University Avenue Petition. Ald. C. J. Graham #3 determined that University avenue will be "paved" with tarvia macadam. He is now taking a petition dround to the 'property owners on the street with the request that they sign to have that kind of paving laid. If 'the petition: is properly signed, the City Council will have to lay tarvia. Str. Ridesmu Queen. : | Beginning Monday, July 5th, the Str. Rideau Queen will leave Swift's Wharf Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day, 6 a.m. for Portland. Friday trip to Rideau Ferry. Arthur Free, a Tarmer residing in 4 > 8 B.D., Mrs. { Runnells and family, Brockville, and Dr. J. E. McViety, Ottawa, ha at Sydenham 3 bf fi Erol, dE th fEeitd i 1 think} I shal] apply for a job there when | I get back, as it will be quite natural} conve- | 4 : sic Saturdays Only DROP THEFT CHARGE 3 ON CONDITION THAT YOUNG MAN GOES OVERSEAS, : Of Theft Club Bat Not Press | Rourided Up On Charge {From Kingston Yacht Members Would | Charge. r FE { The great need for men at the yiront was pointed out in the Police or C {Court on Friday morning when a ' Charge of tlLelt against a young man {was withdrawn on condition that Le {enlist for tuo runt, which he decid- ed to do. Ilia was caught by Cof-| stable James ateson with goods! taken from the Kingston Yacat| Club, consisting of fishing poles, tackle and a pair of field glasses Several members of the Yacht Club were present in court, but not ons member c(.red to hav: the charge pressed against the ymn fellow, and it was arranged that? hé enlisted for overseas service| there would be no charge preferred | against him. He was glad to take this chagce of getting out of his trouble. The theft oceurréd at the Yacht Club House some few days ago. Con- stable Bateson was given the case, and he succeeded in finding the pair of field glasses in a local second hand store. The accused gave his The largest stock and assortment in Ontario. Every one of the lead- ing N. Y.. numbers in Popular, Standard and Operatic. You will find the feature songs of New Yorkidn sale liere. -160 Princess Street THE 'COLLEGE ¥ x d Little Wonder Records Price 15¢ All the latest num- bers. July records now "on sale. Can be played on any make of Dise Machine. Millions sold every month. = Open Nights BOOK STORE Toronto - Saturday Papers On, account of a half holiday being granted the Postmen for July and August, there is no delivery of the Satur- day Toronto papers We have ordered an extra number and can supply all needs. Phone 919. Ey wrong name when selling the fie.d glasses, but Constable Naylon got on the right track, and soon had nis man re.nded up, and at the same time got his hands on the rest of the stolen property, which is now at the Police Station. BASEBALL RECORD. National Pittsburgh, 2; League, Philadelphia, 0. Federal League. Pittsburgh, 13; St. Louis, 5. Newark, 6; Baltimore, 2. Chicago, 4; Kansas City, 0. International League. Richmond, 12; Toronto, 5. ws | Birthday Party. f A vory enjoyable birthday party | | was held at Lake Ontario Park on | | W ednesday afternoon, in honor of} | the Misses Madeline Redmond and | | Dorothy Tulloch, it being their sixth | birthday. © Th bleé, whic | 3 he table, which looked | very tasty, was centered with the | two birthday cakes lighted with | 36 inch Black Pailette Silk, regular $1.10 qual- ity, as long as the lot lasts we will sell 20 dozen Ladies' Summer Vests, no sleeves; 15¢, 18c and 20c qualities. Sat., eac I A appy Specials For Saturday Selling twelve candles, Appointed Veterinary Officer, Lieut. Harry 8. Clapp, VS., 34th veterinary officer of the 8th Cana dian Mounted Rifles, and will report at Kingston for a few days. Lieut. Clapp was one of the original mem. bers of the 34th which has done such gallant service at the front. Baseball on Saturday. The Athletics will clash with the Ponies in the senior baseball game on Saturday and one of the best ex hibitions of the seafan is promised. Both teams have greatly strength- ened their line-up. The junior fix- ture will be between the Sapolios and Regiopolis, Saturday Afternoon Special. Complete tour of 1000 Islands "y Thousand Islander-----the Flyer of the River--Carrying 1000 passengers. Leaves 2.15 p.m. Fare be. "Week end sweets," Page & Shaw and Huyler's at Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. 8. Anglin & Company have com- menced work on their new plan.ng mill. J. Furness motored to Toronto vn Friday morning. oh ae ; T clea "Tatty T-- Kel lines of Straws and Panamas, we are offer- ig, big. price, redue- FR H os $300 Battery, C. F. A., has been appointed | Tr 240 Ladies' White Voile and Organdie Waists. These are all new and crisp; the prices were $1 00 $1.25, $1.50, $1.75. Sat. your choice*at, each #1. A clearance of odd lengths in Curtain Scrims, Bungalow Nets, Curtain Muslins, Oretonnes and Art Muslin, up to 30c per yard. Saturday they 1 5c go at, per yard .... 200 Remnants Wash Materials, such as Mus- lins, Repps, White Vestings, Prints, etc., marked away down in price to clear them out. Newian: &-Shew, The Always Busy Store. CLOSING OF MAILS. British mail closes {irregular- ly. Information posted at P. O. Lobby from time to time. United States, dally .. 1.007p.m., Grand Trunk, going ORSE ...aceserrinans +1150 p.m, Do. (includ'ng Eastern Btates) ......eo0000, 1150 am. Grand Trunk, golng WBE iiiieiicnasne ns 1LE0 Am. «Do. (ir:'uding Western States) ............. 1050 p.m Grand Trunk and all west «f city Sgeens . 230 pm. C.P. R." 10.15 ani. and 4.30 p.m. CN. Re sovaerinesess 3.30 pm. WE CAN SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS Everything for the builder and Contractor. Lumber, Tim- ber, Lath, Cement, Wall Board, Roofing, Interior Trim, ete., ete. S.ANGLIN&CO. | woen BIRKI®S , igroeT. Bay and Wellington Streets, 4 MASTER AND OREW § The investigation into tig strand- jing of the steamer Haddington, of { the Canada Steamship Lines, at Red | island, near Chicoutimi, Quebec, re. | cently, was opened in the City Coun- {cil Chamber on. Thursday: afternoon, { With Capt. W. Demers, wreek com- f missioner, presiding, and Captain | dington, was examined, and an ad | Journment was made until to hear the pilot, but the latter was not The court intimated that on the { evidence he could not find the master jor crew at faulf, and that he would | H i § { look for when we buy scythes and hooks. The steel of which the the handles have that hefty feel makes the scythe cr hook a good l. You are sure of them bei when you buy here. ; Geass Hooks ...........50c to 50 Bes esintarbas isin es Reliabilizy is one of the first things |i Ee OWNERS OF - AUTOMOBILES WE STOCK EYE PRO- TECTORS AND GOGGLES. We_ stock the best lines right prices, The new at (Night and Day) Goggle, is an insurance aginst accident at night." lave the 'hauffeur use a pair. Smith Bros., IEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Issuers of Marriage Licenses. REPAIRED AND REMODELLED Gourdier's Phone 700. NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE A GOOD BUILDING LOT. WE OFFER: Raglan Road (62x83) Union St. (66x132) Montreal - 3t. (66x250) North St. (60x90) Ellerbeck Ave. (52x156) .... | Earl St, (40x132 Livingston Ave., two lots (66x 132), $1,200 for both. Earl St. (338x136) Russel St, (28x120) Garett St. (2565x125) A full list at office, A new furnished house, in locality, at a reasonable rent. session at once. W. Mullin & Son All Kinds of Real Estate, Cor. Johnson and Division Sts. Phones 539 and 1456 % good Pos-