Daily British Whig (1850), 27 Jun 1922, p. 7

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TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1922, TT -- IS THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR HARD IN THE PENITENTIARY ? A Outing Trousers Our showing of Spring Flannels, Cream Serge, plain or with a little hair stripe, at $7.50, are appealing to the young men this summer. =~ Our Outing Shirts are very select.at $2.50. Bathing Suits of newest colors and stripes, of pure wool, at gree Nees eeees. $480 George VanHorne's Phone 362w. 213 Princess Street. FATIGUE Do you feel weary and have pains in head and neck after using your eyes ? find your eyesight needs help -- and drugs| will not cure, but only] make the defect worse. | Consult: Wedding Gift Suggestions . in Silver In price ranging from $1.00 up to $500 we can help you. CABINETS OF SILVER SILVER SERVICES ENTREE DISHES, FLOWER BASKETS CASSEROLES, etc. Kinnear & d'Esterre JEWELERS 100 Princess Street, Kingston Now Is The Time to decorate your Lawns and Cemetery lots with our Cement Flower Vases. Three varieties to choose from. Dr. PARLORS 183 PRINCESS ST, KINGSTON ) Kingston Jement Products H. F. NORMAN, Manager OFFICE: 69 Patrick Street Phone 780w. . 80 many things that are easy to recommend are hard to do. There is something wrong with a small boy who isn't strenuous, For June Weddings You cannot get more useful and pleasing gifts than COALPORT CHINA CROWN DERBY ORIFLAMME WARE CUT GLASS DINNER SETS TEA SETS, We specialize on Painless Extraction, Latest Pyorrhea Treatment and X-Ray work. . * N Our stock is complete and prices reasonable. Robertson's Limited 73 Princess St. It's A Real Pleasure To be able to call Masoud's, order what pastry you desire and know that you are sure of "the best in town." Our electric bak- ery is a modern plant. Phone your order in to-day. | EAT MASOUD'S ICE 'The dessert that's never Geo. Masoud Address by Warden J. C. Pon Are Too Many Prisoners THE DAILY B aford to Kiwanians--There in the Portsmouth Insti- tion, He Says. {| The weekly luncheon of the Ki- wanis Club held in the Hotel Fron- tenac on Monday evening and the session was marked by startling fea- {tures, not the elast of which was |an auction sale of wonder perfumes, { medicines, flavoring extracts, toilet articles, liniment and lotions manu- factured and donated by Df, G. W. Bell, Dr. Bell Wonder Medical Com- pany, that realized $28 for the- Ki- wanis charity fund, and an address by Kiwanian J. C. Ponsford, warden of Kingston penitentiary, on the sub- ject "Is the way of the transgressor hard in Kingston penitentiary?" in which he took his audience into the prison and disclosed facts concern- ing the lives of those sentenced to confinement for crimes. A startling fact given by the speaker was that the number of prisoners in confine- ment has doubled in the four years since 1918--from 446 men and wo- men to 850 at the present date. He did not deal on the subject of crime but with the internal economy of the penal institution which he pronounc- ed as the best in America, President Noble Steacy occupied the chair and the meeting went off with a bang from the start. Garnet Locket, as song leader, kept every- body right to the mark and the songs were well sung. the roll call the following guests were announced: Prof. McRae, Dr Mclvor, Harry Orr, R. Anglin, Charles Wilson. W. A. Mar- cellis was serg't-at-arms, and he col- lected the fines. Dr. Bell, the booster, placed a bot- tle of perfume at each member's plate and in addition donated a large quantity of his preparations which were auctioned off by "Billy" Moore with astonishing success. Sam Cor- bett introduced Dr. Bell and told of his attainments in the professions of veterinary surgeon, and manufac- turer of the "Wonder" remedies for horses, cows, sheep, pigs and other animals, as well as numerous other useful toilet articles. The doctor was given a héarty Kiwanis Saluta- tion. The auction produced great amusement and Doctor Bell's per- fume attained a great popularity, nome of it being left on hand at the close, The articles were Wonder foot comfort, shaving cream, per- fume, hair tonic, bay rum, hair re- storer, flavors, dandruff cure, witch hazel, cough syrup, and ointment, Bliss Barnum was a most efficient clerk. A vote was taken on the question of holding luncheons during July and August and decided in favor of the meetings which will be held at 1 p.m. each Monday excepting July 3rd, Tuesday, July 4th, being chosen. The booster will be C, C. Folger on that occasion. Warden Ponsford's Address. In opening his excellent address Warden Ponsford said that the pub- lic learned little of a reliable char- acter on the subject of Canadian penitentiaries from the literature produced, as the writers, as a rule obtained their information, not from personal investigation or experience, but from the books of other writers. Newspaper articles originated with sentimentalists. He explained the procedure from the admission of a prisoner, his con- version from a man at liberty into a wan with a number, his assignment to work in a prison shop with other felons, his sleeping accommodation, food and clothing, the provision made for his spiritual welfare and educa- tion, and the treatment provided during sickness. The hospital is up- to-date and major operations were performed in it during the last year with success, "Work is provided and young men are taught such trades as carpentry, shoemaking, tailoring, blacksmith- ing, electrical engineering, and ac- countancy, while the illiterate learn to read and write. Twenty men are taking what are known as the en- trance examination. The library contains 5,000 books of literature calculated to meet the moral require- ments. Two chaplains, a Roman Catholic and a Protestant officiate on Sunday in the prison chapels." "The executive staff of the domin- ion penitentiaries consists of the minister of justice, superintendent of penitentiarfes amd two inspectors. The six institutions under their care cost the country $1,500,000 per month. The appropriation for King- ston penitentiary was stated as $450,000 of which $176,000 is for silaries, $53,009 rations; $22,500 clothing; $21,700 heating; $11,500 for maintenagce of buildings; $11,- 500 discharge expenses; $8,000 uni- forms; $39,000 working expenses; $9,600 for the treatment and main- tenance of insane in provincial hos- pitals. "But we have too many inmates at Kingston. The number has doubled since 1818 when the popula- tion was 446 whereas we now have You can't get better tea values. During | VanLuven, | William Pillar, Al. Davis, Dr. G. W. 860 men and women." of serving the food was described, as being on the cafeteria plan, one ap- preciated by the men who have ex- perienced the dining which is regarded as dangerous. "The sentimentalists pay too much attention to-men convicted of crimes and I have often received requests for. a. report on men under sentence but'who had not yet reached the pri- son, This was due to the action of their friends in petitioning the min- ister of justice for pardon or release. Should our sympathy be extended to [the criminal rather than to the in- jured party? asked the warden. "Why all this concern about a cul- prit who would upon the production of others?" Idleness Cause of Crime. "The vast majority of boys who get into prison through indolence and by Insisting upon living upon the avails and production of others. They get a different idea of life in prison and many come to see the error of their ways. Not more than five per cent. are second or third timers and this shows that the ex- perience in prison teaches them something. 2 Referring to methods of discipline the speaker stated that the men were sent to prison for moral reformation |and it was necessary to have some- thing to hold over their n the place. Severe measures are needed occasionally." "All prisong.are built. for security but vigilance is needed to ensure safe |custody. For this purpose only of- {ion of outside gangs are Every man knows what his rights are and how far he can go. "There are too TARY umates at Kingston, 500 is the largest number |any man can handle in my opinion. IT advised the construction of a new building for accommodation but my ideal of a penitentiary is one locat- ed in an agricultural region with a walled reserve of 640 acres all of which can be under supervision, where farming can be carried on. He showed the impossibility of employ- ing more than 30 men on the prison farm at present with only 217 acres, or a farm that any three farmers can take care of. Moreover the soil is not adapted to intensive cultivation. I do not mean by this that the pre- sent penitentiary would be done away with, but only that another lo- cation' might be obtained for the overflow population, and we are al- ready engaged upon the considera- tion of this problem. There are too many public highways ' running through the present reserve." In conclusion Warden Ponstord said "I challenge any one on the question of management, cleanliness and discipline of the Kingston peni- tentiary. It is second to none in Am- erica . (Applause.) A vote of thanks was tendered to him by president Noble Steacy. T.I. YACHT CLUB OFFICERS NAMED James H. Hammond Commo- dore--Local Men to Serve on Committees. The officers and committees of the Thousand Islands Yacht club, Alex- andria Bay have been announced. They follow: James H. Hammond, commodore; J. Norris Oliphant, vice commodore; W. Langdon Hay- den, rear commodore; C. Leverett Hayden, secretary; Edward J. Nob- le, treasurer; A. Graham Miles, fleet captain; J. Miles Gibmons, M.D., fleet surgeon. The honorary governors are two former commodores of the club, Thomas A. Gillespie and Charles M. Englis. Governors of the class of 1922 comprise: Commodore James H. Hammond, Frederick rraser, Ed- ward J. Noble, C. Leverett Hayden, Mr. Ewing, L. Rafferty; class of 1923, J. Norris OFiphant, Thomas H. Gillespie, Andrew McLean, A. Gra- ham Miles, Andrew McNally, Isaac P. Wiser. The executive committee of the club includes, W. Langdon Hayden, chairman; Charles M. Englis and C. Leverett Hayden. The house com- mittee has C. Leverett Hayden for its chairman and J. Norris Oliphant and George C. Boldt, jr., as its mem- bers. The regatta committee has A. Graham Miles for 'its chairman and includes: Charles M. Englis, Willsam Gilbert, Edward A. Pitcairn, Edward J. Noble, Dr. J. Miles Gibbons, F. R. Redpath, Edward J. Noble, Ew- ing L. Rafferty, William H. Downey. W. Langdon Hayden is chairman of the entertainment committee, ana the following compose the member- ip; Thomas A. Gillesple, A. Gra- ham Miles, Dr. Edward I. Pitcairn, Edward J. Noble, Andrey McLean, Andrew McNally, William H. Dow- ney, J. Norris Oliphant, Thomas H. Francis 8. . Berdan, Frederic Conde, Taylor, George 8S. John B. brouck. > The golf committee has Mr. Sam- uel Ralzell for its charrman, and members include: George C. Boldt, Mrs. A. Graham Miles, Lee M. Rumsey, W. Fellows Morgan. The advisory comnrittee has Thom- as A. Gillespie as chairman and the members are Frank O. Lowden, Fred Fraser, Edson Bradley, Otis n. Cutler, John B. Taylor, George C. Boldt, jr., Charles M. Englis, 8. H. Vandegrift, Thomas H. Wheeler, An- not work and lived RITiSH WHIG. i The method room system | heads in | rier to subjugate any disposed to | |ficers on walls and having supervis- | armed. | SUMMER FOOTWEAR BAREFOOT SANDALS for Kiddies . . .... RUNNING" SHOES for Boys................$1.50 to $2.50 OUTING SHOES and PLAY SHOES for Boys . .. ...$2.50 WHITE CANVAS SHOES for Ladies . . . . . . . $3.00 to $5.00 WHITE CANVAS SHOES, rubber soles for girls $1.50 to $2 . $1.25 to $1.75 CHAUTAUQUA SEASON TICKETS may be procured here. This is the last week that the season tickets are sold. ABERNETHY'S SHOE STORE J The Combination of strength and dell- cious flavor makes DALY'S GOOD TEA the most satisfying and economical beverage, MAHOOD can supply you. PUNCTUALITY is easily obtained by bringing your WATCH to L. C. HEMSLEY 149 8ydenham St. Just off Princess Watchmaker from R. J. Rodger = ---- The Telgmann School of Music iano, violin and other stringed instruments; elocution and dra- matic art. Pupils may begin at any date. Terms on application. Engagements for concerts ac- cepted. 216 Frontenac Street. Phone 1325;. eee ---- drew McLean, Chester R. Hoag, James H. Hammond, Price McXin- ney, E. 8. Woodward, MAY BE THE HOME OF THE U.S. PRESIDENT Talking of Buying the Magni- ficent Pile on Hart Island. The proposition to purchase the magnificient property on Hart Island, opposite Alexandria Bay, N.Y., form- erly owned by the estate of George C. Boldt of New York, as a summer home for the president, is taking de- finite form, and is meeting with en- thusiastic support among the mil- lionaire island residents. There is no doubt that the amount required will be raised. The great purpose for which this splendid property can be appropriate- Iy used is a summer home for the president of the United States. There iz no other in keeping with the mag- nitude and grandeur of the buildings, ~~ This Store Specializes in Home Outfits The selection of the home outfits has such an important bearing upon the future happiness and contentment of every young couple. The First Furniture should be selected with more than usual care because it is your initial investment together. that when the golden wedding rolls around your Furniture will still be with you. Let your choice be such Our Staff and long experience are at your service. HLTH UT UTI M It James Reid, THE ' LEADING UNDERTAKER PHONE 147 FOR AMBULANCE. UHL DH -~ & The First Meal You Ever Had ilk was your first food. It's your best food now. gave you strength when you were learning to walk. It helped you to grow. Shakespeare talks of the Seven Ages of Man. M D: ilk is the best food for every age--for the young, the middle-aged, the old. rink a quart a day--at any age from one to a hundred. Notice how good you feel. PRICE'S PASTEURIZED MILK insures you of the purest Milk it is possible to get. Phone your order to-day. PRICE'S DAIRY the grounds and the setting, in the heart of one of the most wonderful spots on the earth. It is an ideal home for the president in summer, He can have all the seclusion he de- sires, with good fishing in both Can- edian and American waters, when- ever he needs rest from the arduous labors as chief executive of a great pation. The location is ideal from many viewpoints: It is within about 18 hours' ride of Washington, and hence is easy of access. Being on. the rorthern boundary of the United States, it would tend to promote friendly relations with our cousing on the north, for Canadians would naturally come in great numbers to get a glimpse and a handshake with the president, Governor Lowden, Illinois, has a fine summer home nearby, built by the late George M. Pullman and he bas invited President Harding up this summer, Congressmen Snell and Mott have been interested in the project. S---------- Where Is the Circus? Citizens of all classes are asking where is the circus this year? Many inquiries have come in to the Whig office and the matter has been looked into. As far as can be learned, the John Robinson Circus planned to come to Kingston and after signing up contracts telegraphed cancelling them. The Hagenbeck circus is re- ported also to have signed contracts and later cancelled them. Ringling Brothers are performing in Belle ville on July 6th, but if this show is coming to Kingston: nothing Is known here about it. It was rum- ored about that the city license fee and ground rental was an obstacle, but city officials state that the ad- vance agents made no complaint and signed the contract that called for the payment of $100 for license and $100 ground remtal without hesita- tion. This is a very moderate fee considéring Kingston is regarded as a big show city. ! LL TT TIT THE STUDENTS' PIANO As important as the teacher you choose for your child's tuition, is the instrument you select upon which the les- sons are to be practiced and perfected. THE WEBER PIANO Embodies all those characteristics necessary to make such an instrument adaptable for this purpose. Perfect tone, careful adjustment of all the important parts, finest quality accessories and an action aguick at repetition accurate in detail. Sole Agents in Kingston for Weber Planos 121 PRINCESS STREET, KINGSTON

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