FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 1921. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. 11 SCA00L STUDY SPORTS . a treet 1 CANADA'S FIRST XMAS | In the fort at Quebec 335 years ago the first Canadian Christmas was be- ing celebrated. ' Jacques Cartier and his home-sick, discouraged men were trying to bring a Christmas of oid France into the new, strange country. Cartier had come out to spend the winter in Canadas to take possession of it in the name of his sovereign. ' He S00n came to love the beautiful, wild country through which he tirelessly made his wav, He wrote of it: "It is As good land as it may be possible to and very fruitful, full of ex- ceedingly fair trees." But he found that the smiling land had teeth behind its smile. The beau- tiful fait turned into biting winter. By four feet of snow covered the land and the "fair trees" 'were coated with ice. Cartier hdd not been , Prepared for such weather. = He had left some sallors and work- . men back in Quebec to build up a fort. Bo he went back to them ta spend + Christmas. He found that the men « Were suffering from scurvy. In addi- . tion he found that the Indians of the - who had been friendly . to the Frenchmen, were behaving in a o Yery suspicious manner, and his men, . broken by cold and disease, were ox- « pecting trouble at any time. S It was under these conditions that * the first Christian Christmas was cel- ebrated in Canada. If the brave Cartier could have looked into the fu- ture and seen, instead of the flimsy - fort, the busy streets of Quebec today = with their Christmas-shopping crowds, ~ be would not have found it quite so hard to celebrate a "merry" Christ- mas. ', He Cnt-- What Could Be Braver? Was telling tales of his many travels and his listeners were greatly impressed. He surely was a brave man. PAARL AA PORN § it THE JUNIOR BRITISH WHIC BIGGEST LITTLE PAPER IN THE WORLD bg THE DOUBLE WALK "Now that you two fellows know how to do the double roll," began Mr. Clarke as he and Dan and Rod pre- pared for their tumbling practice, "I'm going to teach you one more stunt-- the double walk. "This doubla walk is all kinds of fun, and isn't a bit hard to do. Dan, you stand face-to-face with Rod. Take hold of each other's shoulders. Then you, Dan, wrap your legs around Rod's walst, and lock your feet." (See figure 1.) 'Then, Dan, let go of Rod's shoulders, let your body swing back- wards till your hands catch Rod's ankles. Rod will then bend over till his hands are on the floor, and then your head, Dan, will be between Rod's legs." (See figure 2.) "It's an easy matter to do the double walk in this position, "When you want to 'break,' Rod will straighten up, Dan will swing up and grab Rod's shoulders, unlock his feet, and there you are." Figure 3 shows the boys walking. This is the last of our tumbling articles. For the Latin Bugs "Give the stem of the word 'Galliae'." "Golly." insulted 'May I help you to alight, madam?' asked the lad politely. "T'll have you understand, boy." re- plied the woman ecurtly, "I do not smoke." ---------- TODAY'S PUZZLE "In order to save his ----, the cap- tive decided to ~---- the bars of his cellgaind escape." Each blank is to be filled with the same four letters, but in 'each case the letters are to be ar- ranged to make a different word. Answer to yesterday's: Ples, into, Etta, soar. HUMOR PLAY WORK ONE REEL YARNS | TRAPPED BY THE FLOOD 'When the Wheelers moved into their new house on "the island" every one shook his head and said they were taking an awful risk. Not five years before there had been big rains in the mountains, the river had overflowed, and every one on the island had to be rescued by boats. But the Wheelers aid they were willing to take a chance, Their house had a high foundation, anyway. Then there came a day when they regretted their daring. All day long it stormed, and the river began to rise. By nightfall it was far over its banks, and the muddy water began creeping .. toward the Wheeler house. " t come. any higher," said Mr. ) ler, "but we'd better be on the 'safe side." So they proceeded to'move all their possessions from the lower floor to the upper story. The storm came back with increased fury. Then something crashed and snapped, and all the lights went out. Doris began to cry. The rest of the family hunted in vain in the for matches, but they soon gave it up and settled down to telling funny stor- ries to keep their spirits up. "I wonder how high the water is by now," said Ralph. "Of course, it has never been known to come higher than the first story, but I'd feel better if I ° could gee it." He had hardly finished speaking when Mrs. Wheeler spoke. "Listen!" Something seemed to be bump-bump- bumping against the oeiling of the floor beneath them. "I know what that is," she said, trying to keep her voice from trembling. "It's the dishes. There were a few dishes. left, 1 re- membér now, in the cupboard. They have floated out." The funny stories new were useless. The folks waited in strained silence for the water to reach them. There was still the roof. Surely rescuing boats would come soon, Then the Wheelers breathed with re lief. A few streaks of dawn appeared, Ralph went to the window and peered out. "Why! why--come here! Look!" he called. The family rushed to the window. The river was flowing calmly, a little bit high, but not very. They went downstairs. Then Mra Wheeler laughed strangely. "We left the door open," she said. "The wind blew that swinging lamp against the wall" A fresh gust of wind came as she spoke. And again they heard "the dishes" bumping. "Please help the blind," moaned the beggar as he brushed a speck off his sleeve. 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Deceased was eighty-taree years of age and is survived by his wife and one daughter. Mrs. Damon Carroll, Yarker. Those on the sick list are Richard Wilson, Mrs, Reubon Curl and Mr. Lee, William Wood- house. Quite @ number from here attend- ed the funeral of the late George Lee, Harrowsmith. Everything has settled down to normal after the el- ection, Miss Lizzie Brown and Wes- ley Brown, Marlbank, were recent visitors at their -sister's, Mrs. D. A. Stewart, Henry Hutchison and Mrs. Peters, Wilton, were recent visitors at Richard Wilson's, Mr. and Mrs. J, M. Wright and Mrs. Jackson attend- ed Sunday service in Wilton. .. The factory is closed down for a few days for repair work. The Odd- fellows social evening was well at- tended. Mrs, Myers Warner, Kingston, is visiting her father, William Wood- house, who is confined to his bed. Mr. and Mrs. D. A, Stewart spent Sun- day last at Pleasant Valley. The grist mill has opened up again under the management of Freeman and Curl. The stores all look as though Christmas was near with a fine dis- play of decorations and toys. James Warner is quite improved in health. Darius Babcock cut the end off | one of his fingers while operating a saw at the basket factory. A moving picture show was in the village for tour hights/last week. Charles Daw- ey has been hired to make cheese for the Yarker stock factory for an- other year. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and daughter were recent vis- ftors at his mother's, Mrs. William Smith's. Miss McLeod has returned to her home in Verona after visiting her sister, Mrs. Byron Holden. Mr. and Mrs. N. Miisap, Moscow, spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Lyll Mil- sap's. Mrs. William Graham, Enter- prise, spent a few days at R. 8. Bur- gess'. Fred Deare has returned to the west after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Deare, Anther of Yarker's much respected residents passed away on Wednesaay maxim Valuabl a uable papers, verware are guarded for such is BANK Established 1864. 3. WMeCLYMONT, Masses moraing in the person of William Woodhouse. He had been a resident of Yarker for over fifty years. He was confined to his bed for the last two weeks but death came suddenly, De- ceased was seventy-two years old and is survived by four sons, ramely, George, Yarker; John and William, Peterboro, and Robert Seattle; alsy three daughters, Mrs. Smith, Toron- to; Mre. Warner, Kingston and Mrs. Wallage, Yarker, with whom he liv- ed since his wife's death over three years ago. John Winters, Nesbitt, Man. 1s spending & few days with his par- enis, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Winter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lees on ensday when their youngest cau- ghter Vera was united in matrimony ta George McFarlane, Eganville, by Rev. Mr. Down. The happy couple ho | | | | f | | A wedding was performed a: the! You can't ack HIM what he wants, so ask us. Knowing his preferences is our profession ! Whatever You Give He'll Thank Knows Men's f You For. But The Shirts You f Give Him He'll Love You For Because Shirts are Close to Men's Hearts i Our store offers every man interested in CHRISTMAS, and every WOMAN INTERESTED IN A MAN A CHANCE TO SEE, SELECT and SAVE in things MEN NEED. Itis our purpose in creatihg our gift shop for men to anticipate Mrs. Readers difficulty in select- ing things men ol) Ie and to extend to her the full fruits of our experience. A Man's Store es. what he wants. THE STORE where he gets his own things is the store where you'll find CHRISTMAS. GIFTS --Neck Ties in boxes. --Handkerchiefs in boxes. --Gloves in boxes. --Suspenders in boxes. We nary hargains in-- ' left on the afternoon train for To- ronto, MAY MERGE MINISTRIES. Britain's "Big Axe" Committee tut ting Down Expenses. London, Dec. 16.--It is understood that among several far-reaching re- commendations for economy, which have been made in the report or gir Eric Geddes' economy committen now completed, is a sugges'ion tor the merging of the war office, adml.- alty and air ministry into a common ministry of defence. The committee which is known as the "big axe' committee,' aims at the reduction of the national expend- ture hy £130,000,000. Its survey of the principal spending departments, it is said, has demonstrated wuere the big cuts must be made if they are made at all. It has been expected that the axe would fall most heavily on the war office, the admiralty, the air ministry and 'he ministries of labor, education and health, hence the report that the committee has decided to recommend the amalgamation of the three bran- ches of the coun'ry's defence comes as no surprise. Do you respect yourself? If not you are continually in mighty poor company. WAS TROUBLED WITH HER LIVER For Over Four Months When the liver becomes slow, slug- gish and torpid it is not working properly and does not supply suffi- cient bile to thoroughly act on the bowels afid carry off the waste pro- ducts of, the system, hence the bow- els e clogged up, the bile gets into the blood, constipation sets in and liver troubles follow - among which are, sick or bilious headaches, heartburn, water brash, jaundice, floating specks before the eyes, pain under he right' shoulaer, coated tongue, breath, OW eyes, etc. MILBURN'S LAXA-LIVER quickly remove the tions, clear away the effete 4nd waste matter by acting directly on the liver, and mak- ing the bile pass through the = els instead of allowing it to get into the blood. . Mrs. Alice Mebill, Napanee, Ont, writes: --"1 was véry badly run down for over four months. I tried sev- eral remedies, but got no relief. One 'day my husband brought me home a vial of Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills, and before I had used half of it I wus much better. I only used two vials and I am a I can safely end Laxa- Liver. Pills to any 'One troubled with liver trouble." Price, 25¢. a vial at\all dealers, or mailed direct on receipt of -price by The T. Milbern Co., Limited, Toronts, Ont, are" offering extraordi- MEN'S SUITS and OVERCOATS for Christmas. Great reduc- tions. Our space will not permit us to quote prices. 'THE LION CLOTHING HOUSE --Suspender sets. -- Belts. * --Mufflers. --Silk Mufflers. THEY LOOK TO US to have the things they look to you for Christmas. | H Tomorrow Alright] 1 Cet a 25° Box CHRISTMAS GIFTS --Automobile Gloves, lined and unlined. --Bath Robes, --Men's Capes. --Men's Hats, etc. --Negligee Shirts -- all the best makes. : --Pure Irish Linen Handker- chiefs. For when he retires what man doesn't want PAJAMAS 356 KING STREET rd J Furnityre--Freight--Baggage "TRANSFER Phone 1776J 8. WHITEMAN 210 QUEEN STREET Park a Ford alongside your Big Car Let the Ford Take the Hard 'Knocks--Keep the Expensive Car Home YOUR big car is not suited for winter driving. Lay it up for the winter and drive, in perfect comfort, a Ford Coupe or Sedan. Winter driving is treacherous -- and costly. It takes its toll in big repair bills and frequent "break downs.' The Ford in winter days, will not only go where your big car cannot but it will take the drifts and icy ruts with less effort, less strain and far less wear and tear. PUT the big car up for the winter. . Drive a Ford--as many prominent people are doing--all through the hard t winter months. ° out in stormy weather; let it 'buck' drive all winter in comfort. hind the closed windows, it take the hard knocks--let it stand the drifts-- and be- THE investment will more than repay you. The ini- tial cost of the Ford is small. It will save you depreciation on the big car and expensive repairs as well. PLAN now on putting away the big car for the win- ter. Spend less this winter and drive more--by Ford Coupe or Sedan TO-DAY. getting a will be glad to consult with you upon the cost of buying a Ford in relation to the depreciation costs of run- ning your big car throughout the winter. This service obligates you inno way. We will be glad to call at 'your home. VANLUVEN BROS. PHONE 1609. - - . 34.38 PRINCESS STREET