FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1922. An. George Evans, Formerly Soe THE DAILY BRITISH DEATH "PENALTY FOR WOMEN? "Yes, If For Men," Feminists Assert Tannse Hurst NEW YORK.--If a woman dances. she must pay the pipe Having ou equal rights, she must accept deeds, as a ni ro Batecy Miss Fannie Hurst. feminist and writer, in upholding the for killing Mrs. ae Thompson and her lo "No one, either man or woman, should be hanged," says Miss Hurst. if Jha death pans penalty is exacted, the woman should pay side by side with the man. respons is ~nce to women is dangerans ver, Frederick Bywater, to han, fble than a man, but actually this is not wo," W. L. George, English ferninist ad Wowilint, 34 1ees in decrying the dusth penalty, but insists lend un) omit ad g pay the same peraity for her mis Baglich court which sentenced rs. Thompson's husband "Hanging is barbarous. 7.8 woman WHAT HAPPENS TO BADLY WRAPPED PARCELS. Last Christmas 60,000 parcels in Canada could not be delivered at their destination be- cause of poor wrappings and insufficient addresses. despatch of parcels, an "at Ottawa, The postal authorities urge care in'the and early mailing. The picture shows some of the contents of parcels OVER EIGHTY YEARS OLD, ENIONS ACQUATI SPORTS of Millhaven, Has Record at Vancouver, B.O, ~ The Vancouver Daily World has an article referring - to a' former wellknown resident of MiN. " paven, in the person af Mre. George ns, daughter of the late Jeremiah Amey. Mrs, Evans is at present re- ¢ in Vancouver, B.C, The article § follows: ds as 3s Gicrus Bra, puiath s ancbuver years before she is willing to sit back and 'let the rest of the world go by.' "It is to the health-giving waters of English Bay that Mrs, Evans at- tributes her remarkable agili'y and seat for Mying, because ever since her arrival Were she has been a constant of all the adquatie sports which its inviting hesch affords. En route from Goderich, Ontario, in 1904, this surprisingly young old lady invested in a bathing suit in Chicago, and has since reaped yearly dividends in good health and wholesome enjoy ment, . "Throughout the summer months ~her first dip this year was enjoyed on May 24th~-Mrs, Evans can be seen among the merry throng of bathers st English Bay. She indulges in many of the 'stunts' performed from the feason {diving board and platform, but her expe all the little itagles which one neturally show- dear little elderly lady. But that time she had reached is age of 84 she came to ing province with all the u of a pioweer and now, ost two decades of its re- climate che is still far chief thought is *o throw herself back upon the bosom of the bay and float 'willy-nilly' on its buoyant waters. "Interviewed at her home Mrs. (Evans proved to be Just the sort of grandmotherly person whom wc all remember as children, Visions of well filled cookie jars placed on a conveniently low pantry shelf for the benefit of her three grandchildren '| filled our minds, while the 3pptising Rex EOE aroma of freshly baked bread floated in from the kitchen region. For Mrs. Evins has some very decided opin- ions about the trend of modern life and homemade bread is one of those real necessities whioh she would find it aimost impossible to get on with cul. And incidently she bakes it all horseld. "With all her faculties keenly ejert, Mrs. Evans takes an intelligent Interest in current affalra. 1olitica. religion and the shamoless one piece bathing suit a! come in for a share of the conversation. With regard to the latter." Mrs. Evans expressed no small scoff, |. "Such scanty attire is absolutely unnecessary to good swimming is her opinion, and the generous fullness of her modest lustre outfit fails to per the acquatic agility of eighty-year-old mermaid. "During Ole' Black Joe's regime at the bay, Mrs, Evans was one of his great worries, because she always in- sisted on staying in the water much longer than the fafthfal old guard considered good for her and hls kind- ly zolicitude showered upon old and young alke is being greatly missed this summer, Mrs, Evans stated, "Nor are Mrs. Evans' athletic ac- tivities confined to water apor's, for 2s a pedestrian she Days homage to no one and on her seventy-ninth birthday, February, 1920, she cele- brated the event by walking around Stanley Park, "From the banks of Lake Huron, whare her husband was a well known salt manufacturer, to the briny waters of the Pacific coast, was a long. long trail for a women well past her three score years, but with her inherent optimism, her cemarkeble eagerness and her love of life, this energetic "ploneer" is looking for. yard to many long years of aseful service amd headth-ziving joy." ---------- VISITING IN WESTBROOK. Thomas Benjamin Returns After Abe sence of Forty Years. Westbrook, Dec. 16.--The mem- bers of the Methodist Sunday school are preparing for their annual Christmas tree and entertainment to be given {n the hall on Friday even. |} ing. Misa Alleen Anderson, Hamil. ton, who had a critical operation for appendicitis at the General Hospital, Kingston, home of W. L. Grass. Miss Bowen, Mallorytown, is visiting her sister, Miss Sarah Bowen in the village. The continged dry weather caused many wells to go dry which causes considerable inconvenience to far. mers. Thomas Benjamin, Saskatchewan after an absence of forty years, ar- rived in the village on Wednesday to visit his sister, Mrs. Letitia Smith. W. L. Grass sports a fins Chevrolet limousine. A number of men 'from the village attended the wood bee at Joseph Welch's on Mon- day afternoon. Mrs, William Kemp is visiting friends on Wolfe Island. Mr. and Mrs. George Gates were re- cent visitors at Eldridge Babecock's. Wilton. Henry Fisher returned home on Monday from Belleville, bringing two pairs of foxes for H. Walters fox farm, SHORTAGE OF POWER. At Yarker Becanse of Low Water in River. Yarker, Dec. (20.--The water im the river is the lowest it has been in many years, so low that placef of business are almost tied up for the want of power. Twelve years ago it was so low and the weather #0 cold that the river frose to the bot. tom and a channel had to be cut to allow what water there was to run. At present things are shaping very much the same. The foundry is closed during cold weather. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Connoi- ly are spending the Christmas holi- days in Montreal with their daugh- ter. Miss Lizzie Babcock has gone to Peterboro to spend Christmas. Plenty of coal is arriving in Yar- ker. Already three carloads have been unloaded with prospects of three more coming. J. Y. Main has opened up store again at the station. Saint Anthony chwrch is beautifully decorated for Christmas. The roads are in perfect condition for motoring and wheel- ing. C. Richardson made a business trip to Napanee Friday last. M. Irish spent a day recently fin Kingston visiting his wife who is in the hos- pital for treatment. Death of Alexander Gilmour. Elphin, Dec. 18.--After an ilin extending over four years, Alexander Gilmour passed away at the home of his brother-in-law, Alex, Duncan, El. phin, on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 12th. Four years ago last April Mr, Gilmour was thrown from a bug- |- gy while driving from his farm to Biphin andgeceived 4njuries from which he never fully reco¥ered, Ner- vous trouble followed and his condi- tion became gradually worse until death rélieved him of his sufferings. Deceased, who was unmarried, was born in North Sherbrooke, two miles north of Riphin, Mffty-eight years ago. He remained on the farm where he was born until the time of his injury, and had since resided with his brother-in-law at Biphin. He belonged ta a family of tem, four of whome survive: Edward, Rede nersville; John, Pincher Creek, Al berta; William and Mrs. Duncan, Eiphin. The fynefal service was conducted on Thutsday afternoon by Rev. A. M. Little, in Elphin Pres- ~ | byterian church, of which Mr. Gil. mour was a faithful member. News of Westport. Westport, Dec. 18.--Mr, and Mrs Michael Quigley and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. White, Merrickville, attended the funeral of Mrs, Edward Egan on Tuesday. 8, J. Kilpatrick, Brockville, 1s spending a few days In town. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dier and little son, Jones Falls, are spending a fow weeks with Thomas Dier. Mrs, is recuperating at the |} v 79 PRINCESS STREET AND 360 PRINCESS STREET We wish to extend a Merry Christmas to all our patrons, and in addie tion have prepared offerings of unusual merit for the Xmas, font, 10 Ibs. Sugar 83c Assorted Candies . . Oranges, Navel . . .. Oranges, Navel . . .. Oranges, Navel .... Mixed Peel ss eave Mixed Nuts ..........19¢ Ib. . .35¢. doz. .39¢. doz. .48¢. doz. » Coffee, Chase and San- ctv vies sn 30 Ihe .3 Iba. 25¢. 10 lbs. Onions 1 7c Aylmer Corn ......2 tins 28¢c. Mountain Crest Peas 2 tins 250. Tomatoes ......... 2 tins 29¢, Olives, quartsize ........5%. Campbell's Soup ........14e Pure Clover Honey, 5 Ib pail 74¢ | .23¢. Ib, .33¢. Ib. Choice Red Salmon . . . . 25¢. tin Pink Salmon .........15¢. tin Choice Bacon !.....,. 39. lb. Cottage Roll .........28¢. Ib. Picnic Ham ..........23c. lb. . .3 packages 29¢. Choice Creamery Butter 40c bh. 15 bs. Cl CHOICE POTATOES 15¢ Dalton's Wines, Taree bok. Clark's Tomato gh . oo tn Clark's Vegetable Soup fas ta Special Blend Tea . ... .58& English Breakfast Tea . .63¢.1b. Rich Mello Tea .......609. 1h WHY PAY MORE? M. J. Joyce has returned home after visiting friends in Smith's Falla. Miss Marcellia Carty who is attend- ing the Normal school, Ottawa, Is home visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Carty. Mrs. George Dier and daughter Vera, are visiting friends in, Kingston this week. Mr, and Mrs. F. .T. Stafford were In Morton, on Friday attending the funeral of the late Seth Stevens. J. A. Myers, Brockville, was in town on Tuesday, / A --------------_--, TEIN Former to 8 duel chall minister of colonies, 4 Ly "ot sharp words between them in the Bel. glan chamber. Es HEH HEA LTH HOTTER HE PASTEURIZATION FILLS A NEED--THE ULTIMATE SAFEGUARD | All Our Milk is Thoroughly Pasteurized. PRICE'S DAIRY UL INERT Mister Man Presents a Hard Problem at Christmas. Man Wants But Little Here Below--Easpecially at This Season of the Year. It's Better Not to Waste Time Trying To Find Out What He Wants, But to Pick Out That - He Will Want-- You've Given It to Him, Find a Men's in the . (Copyright, 1933, by Basil L Smith) -------- mayor made this Matoment in replyi says be bas af had even R---- a ------ io Sfopasanda hat 4 being cired-lof misting. | ---------------- a vest wiry Hoskin Catbolls in ad ualelge cancidste for municipal honors was planned 1 detested, and the mayor has dis-| tivated