SATURDAY, JULY. 26, 1919. * THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG | JUST ISUED ; \ [oe 4. W. Edwards, M.P., Referred ests 'of discipline, and the facilities | Mr. Standfast | re | | By JOHN BUCHAN, Author of ""GREENMANTLE." In this enthralling present-day romance, Dick Hannay, the hero of "Greenmantle" makes a welcome re-appearance. . Col. Buchan's new book is one of the strongest he has written, and of most engrossing interest. PRICE $1.50. Q | At Uglow's 141 Princess St. Presents FOR THE RETURNED BOYS Why not take the opportun- ity now of showing them that the risk they took and the glor- ious work done was appreciat- ed and not to be forgotten. Suitable Suggestions weGold Watches. Signet Rings. Lockets. Stick Pins. --FAnks. Kinnear & d'Esterr JEWELERS 100 PRINCESS ST. Past F orty 1s a course lald out by nature "at you should require reading © close work glasses after the ge forty. It you find it not so vdsy to read and sew after this age answer nature's warning and Have Your Eyes Exam- ined by J. J. STEWART, OPT. D. Post Office Ocean Steamship Ticket Agency. C.S. Kirkpatrick 36 Clarence St. We make them tke new. This tire has the tread completely worn off and when rebuilt is as good i | | fete du Pont Barracks. ME ANTIQUATED BUILDINGS TETE DU . PONT ERECTED CENTURY AGO. ' to Barracks as "Rat Holes"--Sug- | gested to Move Unit to field. . Dr. J. 'W. Edwards, M.P., in a | statement in the House of Commons {during the last session, condemned He stated that the buildings were "rat holes." The Minister of Public Works, when he was here in the spring, made the statement that he had very vivid recollections of conditions when he was quartered there twenty years ago while taking an officer's course. He told the city officials at a dinner given to him at the Frontenac Club that he knew the barracks very well. The buildings composing the Tete du Pont barracks that were referred to are the same buildings that are used as barracks to-day, for they were erected just one hundred years ago, and while at the time they were built they were probably considered suitable as soldiers' quarters, they do not represent modern ideas in many important respects. The block used as an office building is a ramshackle affair, built of wood, with 'hricks between the studding, with the outside claphoarded. It is in a bad condition generally, and is hardly worth the cost of repairs, Buildings "A," "C," and "D' are two-story stone buildings, and the walls and roofs are in good condition. They are used as barracks and have heen kept in a good condition of re- patr Modern steam heating was placed in them, as well as modern la- vatories, so that they have heen brought up to date in these respects, but are sald to be cold in winter and hot in summer, = There are, in addi- tion, the canteen building, the bak- ery and cold storage Wuildings, and the A. 8B. C. stores. There is but limited space for guns. A stable com- pletes the group of buildings, and all are surrounded by a stone wall. On the opposite side of the street are situated the principal stables, with accommodation for 150 horses. Nothing better in horse stables could be found anywhere, and they are kept in beautiful condition. Owing to the limited space, the location of the barracks is unquestionably bad, making it practically impossible to remedy structural defects. Except m the officers' mess and the ser- geants' mess, the barrack rooms are used for sleeping and living, and there is no space for a recreation room. When the lads are not on the street they may be found in these rooms. There is no balcony where they can sit out in fine wea- ther, and none could be built with- out darkening the rooms, even If space did permit, One hundred years ago there was a strategic reason for locating the barracks where they are, rather than on the Barriefield reserve, but that reason no longer exists, so that the site is of no military value. It is of Barrie~ | considerable commercial value, how- ever, having the railway tracks on one side and the water on the other, The buildings would make splendid warehouses. for they are better adapt- ed for storage purposes than for ha- bitations. The site is one of great historical interest, and sentimental- ists would not wish to see it used for warehouse and elevatogs, irrespece tive of what became of the barracks. For it was here that Count Fronte- nae landed and erected a fort, and it was from this spot that LaSalle start- ed on his long expedition that took him down the Mississippi river, and from which he, never returned. One has but to read the records in the ar- chives of Queen's University to find the importance of the historical as- sociations that make the site one that all would like to see leveled to a boulevard and having an appropri- ate memorial to those whose names aré immortal in the history of Can- ada and Kingston. But to return to the barracks, The time has passed when it was ne- cessary to have a garrison in the city, and ideas have undergone a dis- tinct change as to what constitutes proper military quarters. During the period of training between 1914 and 1919, Tete du Pont barracks was found to be totally inadequate for the artillery. The men were quar- tered all over the city in winter and removed to Petawawa in summer, and when the authorized force is re- cruited the situation will be the indeed. part of the present strength is already quartered in the Barriefield Hutments. The question naturally arises, "Why not move the whole unit to Barriefield,where there is unlimited space on the govern- ment reserve, where the camp will be self-contained in every respect, and where there are buildings for every purpose, including a hospital?" With very little additional expense the Hutgents can be made into most comfortable ter quarters. © It would only be necessary to macadam an area for gun drill. and the stables could either be moved over or re- Dale where they are for the pres- en The result would undoubtedly be an improvement in the health of the men, the Barriefield barracks | were declared by returned soldiers! to be the best they had deensied either in Canada or in Europe. were designed to accommodate men and cost in the neighborhood of | $230,000. but less than 1.000 men have been quarterd there since they were built, : anne oy, Pont barracks, yale iden ng gston as 8 m for a consists of ote. than a group BARRACKS: The Dans having regard 'and thus have relieved pA buildings and a bu mili= it Suk ings name. many mii: tion by the R. C. H. A. because of associations, if for mo other reason, and are likely to inteérpose obstacles. he matter is, therefore .one to be to {welfare of the men who are to com-| i pose the permanent forge. the inter-| that a self-contained camp afford for | satisfactory administration, drill, ete. TORONTO CONSERVATORY EXAMINATIONS, Successful Pupils of Miss Grace 0 . In the list of successful pupils of Miss Clough, one or two names de- serve especial mention, the first be- ing that of Harold Packer, who has passed the final piano examinations of the teachers' course. He has taken one examination in plane successful- ly each year and obtained three first- class honor standings----one for piano, two for theory. Two other talented pupils are Miss Virginia and Master Peter Fair, the former having obtain- ed first class honors, both last year and this, and the latter having one year sutcessfully covered the work of the Primary and Junior grades. Associate Plano--(A.Y.C-M.) pass: Agnes McCallum, Mount Chesney; Harold Packer, Kingston. Junior Theory, counterpoint and History--honors: Elizabeth Guild. Junior Piano--pass: Kathleen Ly- ons, Vera Hemsley, Petér Fair, Primary Piano -- honors: Carrie Shepheard; pass: Ruth Gamble, S. B. Snider, Dorothy Lovick, Elsie Woods, Joyceville; Lillian Mayse, Grace Dun- lop. Primary School Grade---pass: Doro- thea Graves, Mary Ferguson. Primary Heavy, Harmony and Rud- iments--honors: 8. B. Snider. pass: Wilhelmina Elementary Piano--1st class lon- ors: Virginia Fair. Honors: Lor- raine Leslie. Pass: Albert Onwell. Elementary school grade--pass: Leila Gilliland. Successful Pupils. Pupilg of Miss Grace Taft who passed the recent Toronto Conserva- tory Examinations: Primary Rudiments--First honors, Margaret Fearne. Junior Piano---Pass, Fearne. Primary Piano--Pirst class hon- ord, Ruth Davis. Elementary Plano--Pass, Sarah Godwin and Clara Barry, equal. Introductory Piano--- Honors, Jean McDonald. class Margaret Passed With Honors, Miss Marseline Hanley pupil of Miss Florence Hogan, has passed the Ele- mentary Conservatory Examination, with honors. THE HIGH COST OF LIVING PRICES TO STAY HIGH FOR IN- DEFINITE PERIOD. Philadelphia Board of Trade Figures Wages Will Not Be Less for Long Time to Come. Philadelphia, July 26.---The cost of ving is likely to stay high for a lonig time to comie,"in the opinion of the Philadelphia Board of ' Trade. This view Is a result of a compila- tion of statisties from many lines of trade and industry, According to these figures the ad- vance in priges in this country since 1914 has been about 107 per cent, in Canada 115 per cent; Great Britain, 133 per cent, and France, 2356 per cent. It is pointed out that in spite of material reductions in the price of steel, the advance In uther commodities since the armistice has been so great that the average price schedules have been reduced but 5.7 per cent. below prices prevailing Oc- tober 1st, 1916. The following are given as reasons why wages will not be much less for a considerable perfod of time: Practical stoppage of immigration since 1914, depriving this country of several millions of workers who would normally have come to us, the labor shortage which confronts American industry upon the resumption of ca- pacity operations. Retention in the government mill- tary service of nearly 2,000,000 workers, which, it is declared, will doubtless continue an indefinite pe- Oreation of new industries such as shipbuflding, manufacture of chemicals and dyes. Urgent demand for building and construction of every class due to their having been forcibly held hack for several years . Shortage of world food supplies and uniformly bigh prices. Proportionately higher levels of commodity prices existing through- out Europe. : Prevost, Brock street, has a great va | Se0teh, ge ot feed. a he ue an J cheviot - for his order a the | CEE) Hot Weather Footwear Boating Shoes--Bathing Shoes--Barefoot Sandals Tennis, and all [li kinds of Outing Shoes. Enjoy Hot days with Canvas Shoes. _ Abernethy' s Shoe Store SERRE -, Sale of Children's Summer Hats "EASTERN"JUVENILE STvies All our boys' and girls' straw and crash hats now being clear- ed out at greatly reduced prie- e 8. This is the chance for gen- uine bargains. A new shipment of Men's Straw Sailors ready for Satur- GAMPBELL BROS. Kingston's Largest Hat Dealers For summer wear in black, mew shade brown and white. W.F.COURDIER CONTENTS OF THE WILL. A Canadian ph aanuiactuter Leaves a Ondensburay oY. aly 26.--A cita~ tion has been issued Jud published in the Ogdensburg Advance of this city in relation to the probate of the will of William H. Comstock, one of Brockville's wealthiest residents, who died in April. The contents of the ETRE CETERA FANCY RATTAN, COOL AND INVITING for living room, lawn, or porchs; upholstered in cre- tonnes or tapestry; settees, arm chairs and rockers; it enables you to furnish in artistic way at moderate | ers and cabinet makers are at your service. _ Phone 147 for service, as a full staff of upholst- "™ JAMES REID Phone 147 For Service OO Kingston--Cape Vincent Ferry BY 8 8. MIBSISQUOI--DAILY Leave Kingston 8.30 am, and 1 pa. Returning leave Cape Vincent at 4.20 p.m. Round trip tickets $1.25, w ing a lovely outing for 75 cents. Home at 6.30 p.m. ith & 50c. rebate on return trip. hav. Tickets good to return on date of ave July. as Sornections at Cape Vincent from morning boat, nearly ours 1 atertown and roi steamer leaving for Kingston. Rd TRtuIning 1a7conneel With For information, phone 2195, Rockport Nav. Co., . Automobiles carried: small $3.00, large $4.00. 1Ad, Space reserved. FOR SALE We have a large number of Military Tents Bell and Miquees Yor sale, cheap L Cohen & Co. 275 Ontario Street. Phone 534 UTHERLAND'S ATISFACTORY ERVICE If you want te sell let us list your property. We have the buye ers. If you want te buy, let us Kuow your wants. X 0. SUTHERLAND Real Estate & Imsurance, C Corner & Bagot Streets. Phones: 1342w. NAA ra To er i DR. A. W. WINNETT DENTAL SURGEON Boris mi tory will has just been made public. The estate is valued at $2.725,588.31 and the principal bequests are as fol- lows: Alice Janet Comstock, wire, | cash $49,875 and life interest In reals estate valued at $32,000; Kate! Louise Cosseit, daughter, $396,807] 77; William Henry Comstock, son: $572,372.76; Wilhelmina Comstock, | daughter, $406,732.76; Griswalda Dean Comstock, daughter, $406,- 732.76; Esther Lee Langmuir, daugh- ter, $406,732.76; Julia E. L;on, Mt. Kisco, sca.annuity fue income from $850,000; Lyon; Australia, . $34, Te aT5s Ios sie Cossett, $5.000; un Cossett, $5,000; Henry Gates, in-law. $25.000; Alice Gates, 100; Florence Curry. $5. ey Sheldon, Brockville. Edwi brot| | ¥1,000 medicine manufacturer with pros- business in Morrisburg and le And Ml his a oalth Was ace business. You will appreciate the apprecia-. tion sale of The Veterans Clothing couple Company. Mr. Comstock was a Well-known | Begs to announce that he has resumed his practice, corner Johnson and Welling. ton Prrtets, Kingston. Tele- phone 3 63.