TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1916. From Al Pars of Canada and the ated States Come Words of Congatlation to Kigsto and The Bish Whi > the Whig's big Progress and Procperity Edition has focussed a it in almost every paper and periodical city and its business interests will benefit greatly by the the country. Rum every point have Ontario publisher refers to this special edition as ¢ bp when advertisers snd Ahe public alike ho) reciate the effort, that the enormous espread publicity afforded by the Prosperity Edition. Below we publish a number of the kindly references above referred to: A CREDIT TO ONTARIO. (Guelph Mercury). The Kingston Whig, the leading paper of Eastern Ontario, last Saturday published a special number under the caption of " Prosperity Edition." r We have had drummed into our ears for months past that Canadian industries were going into bankruptcy owing to stagnation because of the war. To look at the situation fairly, and through the magic glasses of optim- ism that the manufacturers and merchants of Kingston evidently wear, instead of bankruptey there is an era of prosperity prevailing in Canada even at the present time. This has been recognized by the Whig, and in its special edition gives ample evidence of the prosperous conditions prevailing in that section of Ontario. This issue consists of fifty-six pages of news and advertising matter, beauti- fully printed, and with an elaborate front page in color typography that wold do credit to any metropolitan newspaper in America. The advertising pages, of which there are twenty-six, show that the mamufacturers and | merchants of that city are wide awake to their opportuni- | tiesand reaching out by publicity to secure new business ll to further enhance the growth of its established in- dustries. : To accomplish this great work of newspaperdom, there was a combination and concentration of effort on the part of all business men to make it the very best-of its kind ever attempted, and that this combination succeeded "goes without question on seeing this splendid " Prosperity Edition."" Full page and half page advertisements are - the rule, and added to this are short biographical sketches. of many men of prominence in the business and profes- sional life of that solid and prosperous city. Another unique feature of the edition is that it was prepared and developed entirely by the business office of The Whig, which in itself speaks volumes for the talent and ingenuity of the men who promoted the scheme. The paper is a credit to Ontario as well as to King- * ston, and its makers may well feel proud of their efforts in producing the largest and best number ever published in a eity of its size anywhere on the American continent. 'We congratulate The Whig, and the professional and business men of Kingston for the confidence shown in "conditions during this war vear, when so many are prone to be fearful of the stability of the business outlook. The example may well be copied in other sections of the province and thus prove that Canadians are not un- "mindful of their opportunities nor afraid to avail them- selves of the necessary publicity required to develop them. RENEWING ITS YOUTH. * : (Toronto Globe). . Kingston renews hef youth. In a progress and pros- perity number issued by The Daily British Whig of that city, the points of the city that might have been a rival of Toronto had it "gingered up' seventy vears ago are thus presented: ' "The past few years have witnessed a wonderful change in Kingston. She is no longer slow and effete. To-day she pulsates with new life and energy. Evidences "of this are noticeable on every hand. Miles 'of 'paved streets, a new 'White Way' an expensive causeway, the beginning of a national harbor, extension of the municic pally-owned public utilities, new industries, extension and enlargement of our factories, the ereetion of many ~ fine homes, the attraction of additional population, a re- ~ juvenated Board of Trade, the growth of Queen's Uni- ** versity, an enlivened and enlightened public spirit -- all these point to advancement and progress of a healthy and vigorous type. Kingston to-day has the right of way. Progress and Prosperity are hers." HANDSOMELY ILLUSTRATED. (Stratford Herald). : ! The Kingston British Whig recently issued a "Pro- gress and Prosperity Number' of fifty-six pages. over twenty-six of which were advertising. The number, which is handsomely illustrated and admirably laid out, is said to be the largest edition ever issued between King- _ ston and Montreal. : a ct A HIGHLY CREDITABLE EDITION. (Belleville Intelligencer). The 'Prosperity Edition" of the Kingston Whig, issued on Saturday last, is ene of the most creditable news.- paper productions that has cone to our desk. It contains fifty-six pages with a handsome colored front, and throughout is packed with matter of a most readable na- ture: including illustrations of the city proper and sur- roundings, photos of prominent local officials and private "residents, and lifelike pictures and sketches of Mayors Montgomery of Smith's Falls: Newman of Picton; Ruttan of Napanee; O'Connor of Gananoque, and Wright of Brockville. The Intelligencer extends hearty congratulations to its Kingston contemporary upon this substantial evidence of its prosperity, combined with the general advancement of its home city. EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY. (Brantford Expositor). The Kingston Whig has issued a 'Prosperity Edi- tion" of some fifty pages, whieh bears on its face ample evidence that the Limestone City is enjoying a large meas- ure of good times despite the war, and that our contem- porary is having its share as well. YOUTH IN AGE. (Peterboro Examiner). This is a period when the idea gains that it is a young man's age--when the elders must take the back .of the stage. But in the journalistic realm, age seems, as in the case of 'the octogenarian British Whig, Kingston--in its 83rd year--"to renew its youth like the eagle," and keep well abreast of the advance of this hurrying time. The 'Whig has just issued a splendid "Prosperity Edition," and, though the prosperity dealt with is general, the way it is treated typographically and otherwise shows that the good old Whig itself is enjoying its full share of pros- perity. The prosperity edition is composed of seven eight-page sections, making fifty-six full size pages, in. cluding two interesting illustrated sections dealing with military, municipal and judicial features. The remaining sections are devoted to national and local educational and progressive features. The liberal and well displayed ad- vertising patronage indicates that the Limestone City is still on the alert. Altogether the Whig's "Prosperity Edition" is a highly creditable tribute to ifs enterprise a and its interest and influence in its journalistic constitu- . ency. One interesting feature of it is that it was produced entirely by the "business office." The manner in which this department has handled the compilation of most in- teresting local and general facts, and the literary features and the general make-up of a most ereditable special edi- tion is quité an unique demonstration that all the brains of the Whig, or any other journal, are not concentrated-- as is the fiction--in the editorial department. THE ISSUE A REVELATION. = (Renfrew Mercury), { The Kingston Whig on Saturday issued a Prosperity number of fifty-six pages--some of it in color and all of it bespeaking a Kingston of renewed life, with its old reli- able newspaper setting the pace. To those who have been inclined to think:of Kingston as a slow and sleeping place, "this issue of The Whig would be a revelation. While ad- vertisers occupied a goodly portion of the fifty-six pages there was room in them for a lot of interesting description of the advantages of the city, and of the worthy endeavor of its citizens in both peace and war activities. The issue is most creditable. A GANANOQUE OPINION. , 2 (Gananoque Journal), ST df On Saturday fast the Daily Whig, Kingston, issued a "Prosperity Number" of some sixty pages, which from first to last page contained an unusually large amount of most interesting reading matter, as well as: being profuse- ly illustrated. A portion of a special section was devoted to a write up of nearby towns, including Gananoque. Mayor O'Connor did both himself and the town credit by the interesting article he contributed regarding our town as a manufacturing centre and summer resort. great deal of attention on Kingston and Eastern Ontario is amply shown by the large number of kindly refer- come words of highest commendation for the excellence of the Whig's effort. One well- largest and best number ever published in a city of its size anywhere on the American continent.' work involved was not in vain. The Whig believes--and rejoices in this belief--that the A CREDIT TO CANADIAN JOURNALISM. (Bowmanville Statesman). A new feature'in journalism, or an old one under a new name characterizes the Saturday issue of The Daily British Whig of Kingston--a Progress and Prosperity Number of fifty-six pages well illustrated. The Whig has: served the people of the Limestone City for nearly eighty- three years, and its influence has ever been for good. It is a credit, not only to Kingston, but to Canadian journal- ism--a clean, enterprising, newsy paper. This edition is well patronized by business" firms and contains a great amount of information of general interest. It gives an outsider a splendid conception of the importance of that city as an educational, commercial and military centre. We congratulate 'the staff on the excellence of this special number as well as upon the high character of The Whig as a first-class family newspaper. A WELL GOTTEN UP EDITION. (Stratford Beacon). The Kingston Whig issued a well gotten up Prosper- .ity edition... It contained a number of interesting artielos descriptive of Kingston's business and industries, also sketches of leading citizens, with their portraits. A WISE TITLE CHOSEN. (Picton Gazette). The Kingston Whig is to be congratulated on the ex- cellent spécial edition of that progressive daily issued on Saturday, April 8th.. It consisted of fiftvesix pages of news, special articles, advertisements and illustrations. It is' called a '"'Prosperity Number,"' and even a casual examination of its contents is sufficient evidence of the wisdom of the title, whether applied to the city of King- ston and surrounding district, or to the publishing house that can produce such a splendid special number. As a newspaper the Whig has for many years taken a foremost place among the journals of Eastern Ontario. Its news service is prompt and thorough, its editorial columns are fair, and there is that indefinable quality of tone throughout its columns that is inseparably associated with and the result of personal worth in the editorial and business management of a newspaper. AN ATTRACTIVE ISSUE. (Cornwall Freeholder). Kingston is evidently prosperous, if one can judge by the Prosperity Number issued by the Whig last Saturday. 1t contains fifty-six pages, and every page breathes a spirit of optimism that is very refreshing. The news is bright and readable, but that is true of every issue of the Whig, and the advertising pages which are attractively displayed, show that the business men of the Limestone City know a good thing when they see it, and patronize the Whig liberally. It is over eighty-three years since the first number of the Whig was issued, but newspapers, unlike people, very often get brighter and better as they grow older, and there is every reason to congratulate the Whig on its happy old age. Good luck to our venerable friend. A MOST COMPLETE EDITION. (St. Catharines Standard), The Standard is in receipt of a copy of the Kingston Daily British Whig prdsperity edition. It contains fifty- Six pages, over twenty-six of which are advertising. It is by far the biggest number ever issued between Toronto and Montreal, and is a décided credit to this enterprising paper. It is well illustrated and contains many interest- ing war pictures. Altogether. it is one of the most com- plete editions in every way that have been issued in Ontario. A COMP , EDITION. (Deseronto Post). " The Saturday issue of the British Whig is a compre- hensive edition containing some "fifty-six pages of inter- esting articles concerning the growth and industries of the Limestone City. The issue is indeed a practical de- monstration of what this enterprising Eastern Ontario : daily is capable of turning out and reflects great credit upon its publishers. a8 TRIE h »