THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1922, wz cams from | £2 |AN ESCOTT MAN | SPORTING NEWS 104 YEARS OLD... zs... 1 off by a | the person | yes, | { {of Ottawa 2. Patrick Smith is the Oldest by Miss Daniels, | ~ Resident of Eastern On- | Larry Semon appears in "The tario. Boon made fairly good ice of the Sawmill", a comedy which Larry | ' [slush in the arena and several hoc- as a lumber jack performs antics | Patrick Smith, who reeides near | key games were played. The mech- that break his own record --Advt, | the village of Escott, which is about {anicals and civils of third yead sek | miles west of the village of |ence played a game in which many town on the main provincial | Rear-stars and also many near-hock- {highway between Kingston and |€Y players performed. The former | Irish Rose" is a glowing story, ra- SERVICE AT 8ST. MARY'8 |; .ville, was 104 years of age on Slipped in the only goal of the game. | pid In action, bright in dialogue, ana HR {Friday, March 17th. On Friday |The encouter was fast Sua L87iou4, , entirely interesting as it tells in a| Rev, Father James the Preach | morning the Whig was in telephose | Mostly Sintons, any piovijes the Bh htful manner one of the happi- ; {communication with .the village o . faligh Irish love tales written. Irign| ©F--Choir of One Hundred |%"""! and learned that Mr. Smith,| Later in the atteragon before a songs, dances and music will be In- Boys. | is still. able to get around the home. [800 sized crowd the girls o ; res troduced throughout the play mak- ern | Mr. Smith is the oldest man in the | 25; the college shampione. » ayed ing it one of those really pleasing St Patrick's day was fittingly ob- {eastern part of the province, je K.C.I. girls' team an b were theatrical events which are not soon | served by religious services in StL | Mr Smith was born in Ireland in |luck¥ to win by a 3-2 SE0TS. 3 the forgotten. --Advt. Mary's Cathedral Friday morming, 11818, and came to Canada when fif- | early stage the Queen's girls had the which were attended by large con- [teen years of age. He remembers the | edge, but in the last stanza the Blue gregations. At 9 o'clock a pontifical | trip across the ocean which took | and. White came to life and all but high mass was celebrated by Arch-|eight weeks and three days. During | tied the score but after scoring twice bishop Spratt, assisted by Rev. Pa- the trip across the ocean the cook on | Were unable to do any more damage. ther Hanley, as high priest, Rev. Fa- [the sailing vessel took sick and Mr. | The sophomore year have for the ther Kearney, deacon and Rev. Fa- smith volunteered his services. {second time won the arts inter-year ther Coyle, sub-deacon. Mr. Smith does not feel any older [hockey title. This year the freshmen Rev. Father James was the special {than he did when he was seventy- Were the next best team. preacher and. in a brilliant address [five years of age. He is avery re- | drew inspiration from the life and | markable man in the fact that he has work of St. Patrick, whose memory {very few grey hairs and eats and | ~ The deciding game in the Senior is honored by Irishmen everywhere. glaeps well. When speaking about | Y.M.C.A. basket-ball league was Special music was rendered by tho | hig birthday he said that his mother | played on Thursday evening between choir of one hundred boys under the | intended to call him "Jim" but she | the Circles andthe Oblongs, the for- leadership of Rev. Father Lacey, ana [changed her mind on account of him |mer winning: -and doubling 'the the mass for the occasion was "Our | being 'born on St. Patrick's Day. |acore on their opponents by 16 to 8. Lady of Loretto" by Mentzel. At the | When Mr. Smith arrived in Canada | This win practically gives the cham- commencement and conclusion of thé | he proceeded up the St. Lawrence |Pionship to the Circles as only one mass Irish airs wbre played by the river and then reached the village of |8ame remains to be played in the organist, Prof. Nourry. On the en-| Brockville where there were very | league. . trance of the archbishop and clergy | few houses and later went to Lyn | Circles -- MacKinnon, to the chancel the boys render-| where he worked for eighteen years | Wood, Gibson and Cannon. ed *""Viyat Pastor Bonus", and- also ang later to the villge of Escott and Qblongs--Wallace, Knox, Leish- "Hibernian Champion Saint." | has resided there ever since. man, Morris, Edgar and Davies. | ~ Mr. Smith was twice married. His | An Interesting contest will be {first wife died forty-eight years ago. |Staged this evening at the Y.M.C.A. {There were three children by the |When No. 3 and No. 2 teams in the | first marriage, and six children by [Junior "Y" basketball league stack the second marriage. up against each other. If No. 3 wins, Mr. Smith climes that the Whig is | they will be tied with No. 5 and will the best family paper that entered [then play off at the -end of the his home and he had been reading it {month for the junior championship for nearly seventy years, ~|of the association. -- ro ---- On Monday evening, a champion- | ship game will be played in the in-|" tion. Mr. King is receiving the «on-| [ACIDENTS OF THE DAY door baseball league between Ob- gratulation of his wide circle of HM | friends on his election, whi¢h is in- | | longs, champions of the "Junior deed a very high honor. Racy Local News and Items of | Employed" series and Oblongs, champions of "Junior B" division, -- 1 General Public Interest. Capt. 8S. A, Lee, MC. R.C.CS, This contest has attracted a great has returned to Kingston after deal of interest among the younger spending the past week in Ottawa on members of the association. The duty. a Theatrical ' To-night "My Irish Rose." An entertainment. of extremely bigh merit will be presented in the Grand Opera House in aid of Nurses Home of the Hotel Dieu Hospital. . The play, "My Irish Rose," which is te fascinating romantic story of oid Erin in four acts, is being pit on by an efficient cast of students from Queen's University under the abl: ' direction of May Bell Marks. 'My ST. PATRICK'S DAY Nancy, a Nobody who Nowhere. After many she was about to go b she was caught and carr very definite Som ly of Edward Hockey Score. Sutherland. Oh there's comedy, too, but. romance | predominates, with sa w ndertully | clear-cut emotional characterization | Queen's Hockey Ganies. The cold epell of Thursday after- John Barrymore at the Allem, A large and enthusiastic audlénce greeted the premier showing of "The Lotus Eater' at the Allen The- atre last evening. This remarkable production sets a new mark in photoplay entertainment which is little to be wondered at whon one considers that the greatest of all liv- ing actors, John Barrymore, stars in it, Marshdil Neilan directed it. Wesley Barry, Colleen Moore, Anna Q, Nilsson and J. Barney Sherry are in the supporting cast. The tale opens in the Mediterranean, where] some wonderful scenic shots ars shown. Later the action is diverted to New York City and then to Pals Beach, in the haunts of the rich ploa- sure-seekers, Acting, direction, story and titling have been blended isto a perfect production. It is a story of tragedy, love, humor, adven- ture and romance, woven together fa such a skillful manner that it reach- es the heights of entertainment. Luke W. Gask, Kingston's owx baritone, rendered a seledtion of Ir- ish songs, much to the delight cf the large audience. --Advt. Sports at the Y.M.C.A. Lo S o When Thoughts Turn to Smart, Comfortable Shoes For-Spring 'We hope you'll accept our invitation to come here and sce all of the beautiful new modes that are ready for you now. There are Laced Oxfords and Strapped Pumps for walking. There are beautiful new strapped styles in Suede, Patent or Kid. There are shoes with nevel cutouts, inlays, stitchings. There are Shoes with low héels, medium heels and high heels. In fact-- There's such a bountiful array of all that's new and wanted for Spring that we want every woman who loves beautiful foot wear to come and see them soon. Shoes ranging in price from $3.00 to $7.00 A new shipment of Solid Leather Club Bags makes our traveling goods départment complete. The R.&R. Shoe Store 206 PRINCESS BTREET . = =» - TELEPHONE 486 €o LK © NC LJ PN [=] Lambert, (1 c-1.3 . pg a EJ Francis King, K.C., Honored By Ontario Bar Association ? nN 4. Francis King, - K.C.,, Kingston, | was honored at the annual meeting | of the Ontario Bar Association held | in Toronto on Thursday, whén he was elected president of the associa- | La At the Strand, You will see a new side of Bebe Daniels when you go to see' "Nancy From Nowhere," which opened last night at the Strand Theatre. And despite the fact that Miss Daniels is remembered for her appearances in the rollicking sort of comedies, she will wring your heart and possibly Jyour girl will wrina her handker- chief over the r: _antie 'story of -) [er i ) '0 | Music Teachers' Dut- ton's, New garlic and horse radish root iat Carnovsky's. George 'Smith, Parham, the city on Thursday, X Clayton, N.Y., has decided to hold an Old Home Week sometime in July, Mr. Swaine, piano - tuner' orders 10v Clergy street w Supplies, 2 "Q teams are competing for a very handsome silver cup and the "Ob- IoTigites" will fight {tout to a finish. Skating Tonight, The Jock Harty Arena will be thrown open for skating this even- ing, the last rally of winter having tightened 'up the ice and produced a remarkably fine sheet. It js expected | hone 564w. that many people will take advan- tage. of this opportunity, which may | The 17th of March Is the day chosen by the Medical freshmen for | be the last of the season, to have one their "social evening, which will be more good skate. The management held in Grant hall this evening. G i Nd » hoo' was in "LOW PRICES | | received at THE DAIRY- SCHOOL PLAKS| UNDER CONSIDERATION! fz ree © Prof. L. A. Zufelt Will Consult With the Architect on This Matter. Plans for the new dairy school are now under consideration and the work of rebuilding will be proceeded with shortly. This was the announcement of Prof, L. A. Zufelt, superintendent of the school, who returned to the city on Thursday evening. In answer to inquiries Friday morning he stated that he had received a eommunica- tion from the minister of agrieul- ture, informing of the decision of the government and authorizing the rebuilding of the schoool. Prof. Zufelt was im;consultation Friday with Principal Taylor of Queen's University regarding the school. Asked when the work would start, Prof, Zufelt replied that his entire attention was now directed to the plans for the new building. He hardly thought it likely that the old foundation would be used, but that Was a matter for the architects em- ployed on the designs now being considered by the superintendent. Mr. Zufelt will endeavor to carry out ideas formulated during many years of practical experience, having regard to the requirements of edu- cation and. the demands of economy and efficiency, The site Is a very val- uable one and answers all the re- quirements, and its possession is an important consideration in the cost of rebuilding. Mr. Zufelt has not given an estimate as this cannot be arrived at even approximately until the plans and specifications have been prepared'and approved, Prot. Zufelt stated that in view March 17.~In preparing estima- es for the year, the town council | found that in order to meet the -de- mands it would be necessary to rajse the tax rate, consequently the rate 5 this year will be fifty mills gs against forty-seven mills last year. The sum {of $25,000 is the amount asked by the Board of Education _to meet ts requirements for the year, R. E; Le | wis, who has had charge of the eas {det corp, was granted the necessary funds to properly equip the dorp. The generous offer of Dr. Byers to place | a tablet in the school, upon which | the names of those winning the sgh | olarship from time to time might be placed, was accepted and co-opeya~ tion assured. Miss Helen Soles, who has been the guest of her sister in Montreal, has returned home, Mrs, Dyer and family, North Bay, who have been spending some time chieppoint of interest in the Ameri-| with Mrs, James Soles, have returm- can bowling congress tournament to-| ed to their home in North Bay. day will be the presence on the al:| Miss Marcella McDonald, Sand leys of the five-men champions, the|pay, is the guest of Mrs. A. Vincent, Saunders of Toronto, who will make Tanner street. : their initial appearance. Other Can- The local fire brigade entertained adian teams that will be seen in ae- their families and members of the tion tonight are from Brantford, |fire committes at a banquet in the Ont., and London, Ont. fire hall last evening, Surplus of Water Funds, 'White-Dundee Battle, Brighton, March 1~SHsston} New York, March 17.--Charley water commissioners expect to have White, Chicago, and Johnny Dundee, a surplus of some $900,0r $1,000 |New York, veteran light weights, oyer and above 'debenture Fate and meet in 3 15-round fight tonight. the upkeep of water works system, ' and have been given permission by John Connolly, clerk in the bank the village council to expend it 1a |of Montreal, Toronto, was arrested laying additional water mains where [owing to shortage in his accounts, most needed in the town. Better bend than break. of the rink stated this morning | The soldier patients of Sydenham [about nine o'clock that the ice is in | hospital were treated to the "Frol- beautiful shape. {ics on. . Thursday evening as | rendered. by a concert party of {Kingston talent in a most delight- { ful entertainment, Simcoe Islander's Counsel Claims He WW weeey vv 7) sae : Was Not at Fault. | The frien ys of Miss Edna On Friday morning, Justice of the {ey will ba glad to hear that her con- Peace Allinson, of Wolfe Island, who |dition has been much improved by heard the case of Victor Sudds, of | |the treatment received at the Mowat | Simeoe Island, who was ¢harged on iSanitorium. She has returned to Thursday with having set a fish net {her home, "The Lilacs." contrary to law, stated that he would | 1you were a merchant, you would | likely give his decision on Monday advertise, wouldn't you, You would next. T. J| Rigney, K.C., who ap- if you wanted to sell your goods. | péared for the accused, brought out Read about what our merchants some sensational evidence: It was want to dell you and when you make | ghown that the net the defendant your purchase tell him that you read was charged with placing in the wa- { his advertisement in this newspaper. ter was taken by a Portsmouth resi- {He'll be glad to know it, dent and had been obtained after a search warrant was fésued, After the net was returned to the owner, Ool. Young, fishery inspector, took pos- session of it. The inspector got the Simcoe Island resident to 'give a signed statement to the effect that the net was his property. The next move was for the inspector to lay an information against the owner. The plaintiff tried to prove that the net had been placed in the water by the Simcoe Island man. It was shown that the man who was charged had secured a license from the Ontario Department of Fisheries but due to a mistake op the part of the clerk who made out the permit, the size of mesh which is allowed according to law was not mentioned, The other permits se- cured by fishermen were presented and it was shown that the size of the mesh which was slowed had been typewritten into the license,' The size of the mesh jn the net which the The Late Mrs, K. L. McKinnon, Inexpressibly sad was the death, on Friday morning, of Mrs. McKin- non, wife of Dr. K. L. MeKinnon, Renfrew, after but a brief illness, The deceased lady was a ddughler of Mrs, W. C. Scott, Napanee, and had been married but a few years. She leaves a husband and two ehil- dren, one an infant of five months. Mrs. McKinnon was an undergradu- ate of Queen's, a woman of splendid qualities' of heart and mind and widely known in social cireles in Kingston 'and Napanee, Her years of life were short but she leaves a fragrant memory for good deeds and kindly thoughtfulness, A FISH NET CASE. Pork " Handy Roasts . 24c. S. P. Picnics . . .25¢. i Legs, per Ib. 2861 WESTERN BEEF Stews ca . ..8¢c.1b. Oven Roasts 11e Great International Loan _ rr Te For, Germany's Debt _ Pot Roasts . . 10. Ib. Hamburg 3, Ibs. 25¢. anys [Yo " Phone 153--Corner Princess anid Clergy LUCKIN'S Phone 694--Opposite Laidlaw's 4 -v onal Stewing .. ..8c, Ib. Fronts .....10c. Ib. Chops ... ..15¢c. Ib. Roasts .. ..15¢c. Ib. ---- re. American Bowling Congress. Tolédo,' Ohio, March 17,--The London, March 17.--A Berlin despatch to the London Times says that Dr, Andress Fermes, the Ger- man minister of finance, has inform- ed the Reichstag that the Entente finance ministers are considering the idea of a great international loan for partial liguidation of Germany's re- parations debts. Twenty Natives Killed During an Uprising London, March 17.--Twenty na- tives were killed and thirty wounded at Mairobi, British East Africa, in fighting following a demonstration over the arrest of the Indian agita- tor Thuku. Military forces aided the PURE LARD-- 17c¢. ib. Machine Strictly Sliced Fresh Breakfast \ BACON-- |EGGS-- 32¢.1b, | 33c, doz. SUGAR 10 Ibs. 75¢.|PEAS .... ..15¢. tin TEA ......37. 1b./CORN .. ..12c. tin CHEESE . .23¢. Ib.| Tomatoes . .15c. tin - POTATOES-- 'Pumpkin ...14c, tin | ELLY POWDERS | as 90 1b. bag .$1.54 J 5 ..10¢., 3 for 25¢. | . Look these prices over--then phone, or bet. 1 1} | 5 police to restore order, - Hospital Known to Canadians, New York, March 17.--The recent announcement that the Fox Hills Hospital] is to be closed has created a great deal of interest in Canadian circles here. It is to this hospital that Canadian ex-service men resident in New York and suffering from war disability are sent. Some hundreds of Canadians have passed through it in the two years of its existence, BS -- ._ Mabel Normand Leaving, Los Angeles, March. 17.--Mabel Normand, film actress, will go to Europe in June it was announced at her home her¢ today. Her plans call for visits to London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Naples and Madrid. | -- It i§ officially announced by the Canadian Export Paper Company that contracts for the supply of newsprint by the mills represented by this association have all been re- newed for the second quarter' of 1922 at $70 per ton f.0.b. mill Fifteen thousand people lost their lives in fires in the United States last year." - There were 4,590 Indians living in when the last census was of the fact that the Ontario govern- ment bad decided to manufacture cheese on a commercial basis, it will mean that more room will have to be made in the new building for the cheese industry, In the old build- ing. there were a couple of large vats and some smaller ones but the new department will have to be sim- ilar to a small up-to-date factory. + It is altogether likely that an are tificial ice plant will be installed in ' the mew building. For years the -- h 17--Af ~ {he|DUtter Was cooled by foe cut in annual general meeting of the share- holders of Simcoe Island man was charged with fHegally placing in the water cor- responded to the size stated in the permits which all the other fisher- men bad secured, Mr. Rigney impressed the oourt We have. just received a shi ment of Ladies' garments comprising a large var- lety of dresses; suits, and coals. Dresses of tricqlelte and serges of very pleasing designs, \ Cash or Credit System. We always have on hand & choice selection ' of Azalea, Cyclar men, Primroses and Bostog Ferns, ; ; 5 Floral Designs for Wedding and Funerals a Specialty, ! LAWSON STORE: Corner Wellington and Brock Streets. Phones 770. CONSERVA' ;