f FPR re ets AT CAE OS TRS 8 goes HIGHEST CASH PRICES JOHN McKAY, Ltd. 140 to 137 BROCK STREET, KINGSTON Ul IIT ALL PHONOGRAPHS IN ONE This Final Phonograph will help you give your friends a real warm wel- eome. With this wonderful instrument you can play their favorite songs, old and new, "any make of record. You can give them the music they loved in childhood, the songs they hummed and sang so cheerily, Just you hear the Bruns- Wick ati---- b roms; furnace; 3 piece bath; electricity; stationery IS. tubs. All in first class con- 1H dition. l} $5100--Victoria Street; new brick; 6 rooms; furnace: electricity; verandah. $4100--Johnson street; new brick; 7 rooms; open fire place; open plumbing; elec- / tricity. $7800--Clergy Street West; solid brick; 8 rooms and bath; hot water; electricity: gas; good cellar; also fruit cellar; cement floors. Lot about 70x100. Shed on lot; could be used for garage. | The McCann Agency 868 BROCK sT, Phones 326, 890. . Home Bargains || "hatham Street; cor. i Sixt new brick bungalow; | | | | i | Y | 7 bars Good Laundry Soap 49c. TOILET PAPER rolls finest quality ... WASHING POWDER pkgs., guaranteed > SANI-FLUSH 100 tins (Tuesday only) 25¢ tin BROOMS 500 excellent quality 33c. each WINDOW POLISH 2 tins for Cullen's CABH AND CARRY .80c. ALFRED and PRINCESS 8T8. | By Forcing Them to Read F ine, Impossible Print Without the Aid of Glasses _ Remember, the eyes of man were never intended by nature to be used in close see: ing, altogether. The natural area of com.- fortable seeing. Modern requirements, however, necessitated a closer proximity to the objects to be viewed. Hence the need of glasses. Don't put off too long if you need them. It will gain you nothing. Consult: -~ , J. S. Asselstine, D5. ' REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST | 342'King Street. Phone 1019w. if | tun, First the } | Young | Stream," THE DAILY BRIT |uye Higgins * Family Greate Rac Concerte" Given in Con- S vocation Hall. From the moment the curtain went up in Convocation Hall on Monday | | evening, disclosing the Higgins | parlor", with its grate. fire, old fash- |eetting for the family gathering in eighty-fourth | Douglas Young's) | birthday, to the last chorus, the peo- | i ple who had given their services in | 21d of the Kingston General Hospital || must surely have had the satisfac |} | tion of knowing I | great pleasure to the large audience. they were giving Mrs. Young, always a favorite actress. |} | was delightful in her lace cap, with | two coquetish roses against the soft- {| grey hair, her lace shawl and mit- i tome and flowing old fashioned gown. | Dr. Austin, as Grandpa Higgins, a | bit bored by all the festivities, 'was |] | capital. His make-up was excellent, | and his by-play kept the eves of the if | house on him continually. Mrs. T. i] | Callander as Aunt Miranda Higgins, land Lt.-Col. D. Douglas Young, as | Uncle Josh Higging, provided much chilldren of the old couple arrive in gowns of the last century, some of them having been : { folded away for years in Kingston { Attics, and bringing an old world grace to ligt in their graceful folds. {The grand children gathered togeth- 3! ji from distant lands, seeing and be- ing seen, for the first time by their i} | grand parents, come trooping up the if | hall till the stage is a blaze of color. | Thea the grectiugs over the party be- gins with. "Whea You and I Were Maggie," swoatly sung by | Ezra Higgins, (Mr. James), Tommy | Higgins and his sister Faith, (Peggy |and Claire Miller), were fascinating | Tommy, in white satin and dark bobbed hair, danced and recited in a I} i really wondertu) way, and was ré- | called again and again. Mehitadel Higgins, (Miss Murphy), sang the dear old song, "By the Bendamere in a sweet voice heard for time by a large Kingston Rosanna Applebee, (Mrs. | the first | audience. i} | Phyllis Spencer), did her share for {the entertainment of the guests by singing, "The Last Rose of Summer." Jedediah More Collar (Mr. Stuart) and Erza Higgins sang "My Old Kentucky Home." At the request of Grandma Higgins, Mrs. R. O. Joliffe recited "The Courting of Bet- | 8y Jane." A charming dance was giv- en by the grand-children Apple. bees and Higgins, in which the parts Were taken by Miss Booth, Miss OC. Rutherford, Miss Doris McKay, Miss Edith Carruthers, Miss Nora Berm- ingham, Miss Helen Tofield, Miss Es- ther O'Connor, Miss Clara Farrell, Miss Macleod and Mr. Renton. Mary Jane Higgins (Miss Carrie Waldron) in a sweeping green gown and a bon- net with big roses set in the brim, sang, "The Miller's Daughter of [s- lington," and responded to a vigor. Ous encore with Barbara Allen," the dear old songs, and the sweet voice of the singer being truly delightful. Mrs, 8. H. Simpson, whose costume as Belinda Higgins was much admir- ed, sang "Home, Sweet Home " in a way that even drew tears from Grandpa Higgins. Peleg Tak-it-easy (Arthur Locke) played several vio- lin "pieces" to the company's great delight, and Thankfil Higgins (Mrs. for the first time at a ball at Edin- burgh by an aunt of Mrs. WwW. Fr | Nickle, when Queen crowned, a fichu, worn by Mowat's grandmother, and a cen- tury old bonnet, sang two Scotch songs, "My Heart's Thy Ain," and as an encore, "Annie Laurie," with a violin obligato by Mr. Locke and pi- ano accompaniment by Mr. Single- ten, both songs being altogether charming, A piano duet of the kind our grandmothers played at parties was | & treat, given to the family by Prim- rose 'Applebee" and Abigail Good- enough, Mrs. James Rigney and Mrs, A. N. Lyster, who wore charming old gowns. caste were Mrs. Eric Phillip, Mrs. Henry Richardson, Miss Francis Sullivan, whose costume was splen- did, Miss Phyilis Coates, Messrs. Hew Duff, Davis Maxwel;, Fleming and Arthor Andrews. During the short intermission some of the *'grand-chil. dren," in their charming frocks, pass. ed the old-fashioned conversation lozenges among the audienge, who welcomed with delight these dearly- loved confections of their childhood and Grandpa Higgins was sure to find one exactly expressing his feelings for Grandma, to whom he slyly pass- ed it and by her expression one gath- ered that the feelings were mutual. The pretty performance wound up with a country dance, 'called off," by Mr. Gates, who as Timebeater Elder Sniffles, had much to Co with this successful production. For Auld Lang Syne and God Save The King was sung by the Family, incess Street Methodisy Y.P.S. { usting. Rev. H, R. James gave a splendid address on the contribution that Methodism has made in the past and the contribution that she may make to Canadian lite to-day. Miss Fannie Peters sang very sweetly, "In the Garden." : REE aa , 3 isesaevernerees + AGED BIGHTY-SIX; + > TAPS MAPLE TREES + * ---- : + # « Michael Vanluven, aged eighty- # # six years, who resides near Mur- + ® vale, was busy on M # ing maple trees ana # sap. Although advanced in years < ® he is still a very active man, Mr. * + Vanluven reports that the trees & + in his bush are producing a good + + quantity of sap. * $0020 46000020000 » ¥ "i po Was missionary night at | | | | ioned pictures and stuffed birds, as a | Lindsay, Limited. | 1 GENERAL HOSPITAL EVENT INCDENTS OF THE DAY Local News and Items of | eneral Public Interest. { Try Chadwick's coal. Prone 67. | W. Swaine, plano tuner. Orders at i 100 Clergy street. Phone 564w. There was no session of the police | 'best [court on Tuesday morning: i | Pianos tuned. Phone 1544, C. W | Rev. J. O. L. Spracklin has can- | /} | honor of Grandma Higgins, (Mrs. [celled his engagements in Eastern | Ontario, After six momths' rental we will allow money paid in rental to apply | on purchase of piano. C. W. Lindsay, | Limited. | Principal Bruce Taylor is on a visit i to Philadelphia and New Yofk and | on Sunday next will preach in Tor- onto. "Lindsay's, 121 Princess street, are receiving mew player piano roll "hits every month. Send in your name for our monthly mailing list. | Arthur B. Loudon, a former em- | ployee of the assessment department, | Foronto, pleaded guilty to forgery | and was sentenced to three years in | the penitentiary. | The friends of Miss Flo Woodrow, | confined to the Hotel Dieu for an ope- ration of appendicitis, will be glad to | know she has been able to geturn to| her home and is progressing favor- | ahly. In connection with the death of Samuel Reid, the veteran printer, it is noted that his wife died thirty- seven years ago. His wife died on March 12th, and he passed away on Maren 13th. . The 'engineers Canada of the [Steamship Lines started on Tuesday morning to fit out nine steamers in this port for the opening of naviga- tion. This work will keep the engin- dering staffs fully engaged for some weeks. Nota Bayes is independent judging By her latest song, "I Could Have Had You But I Let You Get Away." She is accompanied in this song by Art Hickman's wonderful dancg or- chestra. Get this record at Lingd- say's, 121 Princess street. Sergt. Betts, riding instructor at the R.M.C., who trained the elass in the lance drill shown at the assault- | at-arms, was appointed to the Royal Military College recently and cadets belongs to him. James E. Bishop, carter, Brock- | ville, wao several weeks ago had his leg broken by a fall from a load on his way to Kingston, was brought to Kingston pn Monday, it being con- sidered necessary to have the leg amputated between the ankle and th. knee. ------------ The Late Samuel Reid. The funeral of the late Samuel Reid, who for fifty-two years was an active employee of the British Whig, took place from his late resi- dence, Queen street, on Tuesdiy morning to St. Mary's cathedral, wherg a solemn requiem mass was sung by the Rev. Father Farrell. The remains were taken to Cataraqui cemetery, where they will later be placed at the side of his wife, who died many years ago. The | pall-begrers were F. B. Pense, W. J. | Chapman, Joseph Hooper, J. G. El- {liott, James Bennett and P. H. Burke. | There were many beautiful floral | tributes. R. G Andrews) in her gown worn | Victoria was | Miss | The other members of the | tha | éradit for the good lance work of the | SH WHIiG. The restoration of jured by decay. subject is "The Magdalen," Dieu of this city. Justiniani. ren. many of the English nobility, the Hague A. D. 1660. Dieu restorers. in the world. | THE RESTORATION OF PAINTINGS -- SEE "The Magdalen" By Gerard Honthorst, A. D. 1592. paintings is to bring ba ck to its original state a painting that has been in- A most wonderful example of Restoration is being shown for a few days in our window by Gerard Honthorst and is the property. of the Sisters of the So that the public may have a clear idea what Restoration is, painting has been cleaned and restored. same condition as when it left the hands of the artist. The artist, Gerard Honthorst, was born at Utrecht in the yea 1592. He studied .under Bloe-~ mart, then went to Rome where he stayed several years and executed many paintings for He was also the favorite painter and instructor of the Queen of Bohemia and her King Charles invited him to England and ga ve him many commissions the King of Denmark and the Prince of Orange. The picture is of enormous value The Restoration is the work of Mr. J. Loxton Rawbon, of this city, one of the greatest living TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1921, -- The Hotel but one-half the The one half that has been restored is Practically in the Prince child- He was employed by Honthorst died at and is but one of man® owned by the Sisters of the Hotel || THE COLLEGE BOOK STORE MI Telephone 919 Telephone 919 | { { i i | 1 { Chintz Cretonnes, which you will be OIL Stair Oils, Whig Delivery Extended | Readers of the Whig in the north- eastern end of the city may now have their papers delivered direct from the office if they so desire. Owing to the growth in circulation and in response to the insistent demand fol a Whig route in that part of the city, the circulation department has decided to start one at once. Any Whig read- ers, therefore, who are not satisfied with thelr present method of getting the paper, may have it sent to them direct from our office and may pay for it in periods of six munths or a yedr, instead of having tte trouble of looking after small chasge for it | every week. Choose Your Spring Fur Neck Piece Now | I spatch, the wafer receded some four Il fl || foundry all winter, where the bank | | | | | | be sure to see our ran same. | | | | | KINGSTON'S CARPET you will be sure to find what you want and marked at prices that will surprise you for their value. , Our stock of Draperies was never more complete than it is now. We are ready to fill your order now with newest materials for Spring. Our stock comprises a big range of Shadow Cloths and plain and fancy Madras from able to secure your new hangings to match per- fectly your new Rugs and marked at the new low prices. We are ready to recover your floors now with a new stock of Passage Linoleums, Floor Oilcloth and Linoleums in all "widths and at the new low prices. | Newman & Shaw WAREHOUSE RUGS For Spring we are showing a very complete range of high grade Rugs in all the best makes of TAPESTRY, BRUSSELS, BAL.- MORAL, AXMINISTER and WILTONS. up to large 9' x 12'--Rugs in this showing NEW DRAPERIES a big stock of all the CLOTHS and LINOLEUMS If needing a new floor covering ge of patterns and let us quote you prices for Ay The Always Busy Store { | ! tng |STEAMER BRITANNIC | MEETS. WITH MISHAP Fine Is Laying on Her Side Canal. ne | | i { in the Cornwall | | The steamer Britannic, of the Montreal and Cornwall Company, is in a perilous position in the Cornwall canal as the result of an accident. According to a de- feet on Saturday, and the Britannic, which was moored in front of Quig's ll has a decided slope, listed over and | ll is now lying on her side, half filled i | pairs during the winter months, and || necessary repair work. ll of Bert's moans. From with water, The vessel has bean undergoing re- upwards of $20,000 has been ex- pended by the company in ynstalling a new boiler as well as doing other It is expect- ed that there will be considerable damage to ths interior of the craft, but it is not anticipated that any serious injury will result in the boiler or engine rooms. 9 ' CANADIAN PACIFIC Kingston-Ottawa Train Service Time Table. I -- GONG ARRIVE AE 1205 pm. Ottawa 5. on i 4.50 pm. Ottawa 9, King 11.15 pm. Ottawa 7. RETURNING 930 am. Kingston 3.3 1.00 pm. Kingston 5. Lm. Kingston 9.0 Sunday. Ottawa -- We sold out of Bert William's re- | cora last week, but we have another | 2 this song, { "Get Up," you gather that his wire Navigation | { | $2800---UNION STREET--New 2 story frame | Keep Your Money Employed By Buying A Home. HERE ARE THREE GOOD CHANCES $3800--BARRIE STREET--Solid brick bungalow and extra lot; with furnace, 3 piece bath and E. light; good concrete cellar. Possession on April 1. a $3800---~NEAR ALFRED ST.--Solid brick bungalow, with floors, furnace, 3 piece bath, E. light, good ceilar, and extra Possession April 1. oak lot. dwelling; 6 rooms; E. light; Possesion on April 1. E. W. MULLIN & SON Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate Phones 539w and 5390J. 3 piece bath; good cellar and garden. Cor, Johnson and Division Streets. - . . Money Saving Specials $4.85 Ladies' Black Calf Semi-brogue Oxfords -- heavy sewn soles, with low heels, neat fitt ing shoes and will give splen- did wear. Regular $7.00 values; all sizes: now $4.55 $3.95 Ladies' Brown Calf semi- brogue Oxfords; sewn leather soles and military heels; regu lar $6. opi doesn't give him much rest. Record {A3305 at Lindsay's, 121 Princess St. { t