THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG BE READY FOR THE CHILLY NIGHTS WITH A NICE FALL COAT We have them in the very latest styles. See our assortment of all-wool light pat- terns. Price ............ $18.00 to $25.00 See VAN for your new FALL HAT, George VanHorne's 213 Princess Street. Phone 362w. May not be naturally so. Thousands of children who have been disinclined to study, and hence. called backward, have by being equipped with glasses been transformed into ' bright, ambitious students. So before children are blam- of Interest In should have the ndition of their eyes deter- ined. Our service is of value In this respect. Dr. Waugh 100 We Phaie 200 - Waterman's Fountain Pens ! You cannot afford to be han- "dicapped by a poor pen, when it does not cost any more for one that is casy writing and can be relied on. A Point to suit every hand. $2.50 up Kinnear & d'Esterre Jewelers PRINCESS ST., KINGSTON Drs. Nash & Renton DENTISTS BP KINGSTON : 9 am. to 6 pan. 188 PRIN! & OFFICE HO! Evenings by GAS---X RAY, Hotel Frontenac Kingston's Leading Hotes THE FAR AT LANSDOWNE 'One of the Best est Township' EX= - hibitions in the Province ----Many Exhibitors. | Regular fall weather ushered 'in {the Lansdowne Fair dn Thursday. [This is the ffty-ninth exhibition of {the Lansdowne :Agricultural Society, |and during these years the fair has been 'an annual occurrence. As | Thursday was the opéning day of the { tair, things were not really in full swing, but the directors hoped for {a bumper attendance on Friday. | 8. €. E: Dixon, secretary-treasur- ler of the society, when speaking to the Whig, |this year were not quite as numer- {ous as last, but taking all things in- [to consideration, he was certain that {it was one the best township shows |in the province. In 1922 there were 1746 exhibits, whereas there were about 1650 this year. Follow- ing is a list of the entries: horses, 140; cattle, 115; sheep 11; swine, 33; poultry, 225; ladies' work, 400; art, 200; domestic manufacture 11; grain, 14; vegetables 147; and a number of smaller entries. Considering the very dry sum- mer, the display of vegetables was larger th: was anticipated. James McKee of Ye Experimental Farm at Ottawa, Ww was the judge of grain and vegetables, stated that the ex- hibits at Lansdowne fair compared very favorably with what he had seen at the other exhibitions so far this season. There was an excellent lot of potatoes. Mr. McKee said that after judging at the Toronto ex- hibition, he must say that Lans- downe potatoes were just as good. The grain exhibit was not large, but excellent considering. the dry weath- er of the past summer. George W. Lee, Warburton, got the first prize on white oats and barley, while | Joshua Humphrey had the first class peas. An unusual exhibit-in the poul-|- lle building was the showing fine cats with their kittens. of than any other place in Ontario. Two hounds were also on exhibition. In the large poultry shed there were all kinds of chickens. M. C. Wallace, Iroquois, who was judge of poultry had a difficult task In awarding the prizes, as s0 many good birds were shown. On the second floor of the main building was one of the finest ex- hibits of fancy-work which has been seen at any fair in years. The work was wonderful, and certainly speaks well for the needlecraft of the Lansdowne community; ome exhibi- Every room has running het and cold [tor alone had 120 pieces of work on water. Stations and Steamboat Landings. J. A. HUGHES, Proprietor - One-half block from Railway |oxhibit. A very large number of the exhibits were shown for the first time and they were eagerly watch- ed by the women. The Midway, which 'usually plays The things placed under our evs |a large part in all fairs, was not to we neglect----careless of things near- [be seen this year, est to us, our pursuits are far afield. A Display of Pyrex in our window and for a few days you can buy During the afternoon one horse race was held and it resulted In some are more pussies at Lansdowne =f; > 2 ineton Landon taking three | heats, Charles Foley, three seconds, and Turner, three thirds. The best horse races were slated for Friday I afternoon. | 'Iwo of the oldest men at tha fair ll | grounds were C. ¥. Rath, and Adam | Peatty. Both these men have been I in attendance at the fairs since they wele young men, and it is doubtful li|it they ever missed an exhibition, if l| they were anywhere near the vill- i age of Lamsdowne. J. F. Dean, | bookseller, who was for forty-two stated that the exhlbits| ters, Mrs. J. A. Webster, Mrs. J. P. Lynch, Mrs. 8. Pennock, Mrs. F. 0. Mcllveen, Mrs. Beckenstead, Mrs. Cosgrove, Miss Jeanette Robertson, Miss Mayne Shields, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Wellington Landon, Mrs. John 8 Elliott, and Mrs. Ross McVeigh. Ladies' work, fancy: Mrs. William Rotters, Mrs. J. A. Webster, Mrs. F. O. Mcllveen, Mrs. W.' C. Lan- don, Mrs. H. E. Nunn, Miss A. Shaw, Miss J. Robertson, Mrs. Herbert Mc- Neely, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Miss M. E. Bhields, Mrs. Byron Stringer, Mrs. Wellington Landon, Mrs. Joha 8. Elliott; and Mrs. Wilson Warren. Art and flowers: . Mrs. 8. Pen- nock, Mrs. 8. C. E..Dixon, H. BE. Pyke, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. J. A. Web- ster, Mrs. FF. O. Mcllveen, Mrs. J. P. Lynch, Rev. Beckenstead, Miss Cosgrove, Mrs. H. E. Nunn, Miss Shaw, Miss M. E. Shields, Mrs. Byron Stringer, N. R. Kaiser, Haig & Burns, Mrs. J. A. Humphrey, P. Ross McVeigh, and Herbert Lea~ cock. The agricultural society is indeed fontunate in having for its secretary S. C. E. Dixon, who is ably assisted in the work by his wife." ~ The officers and directors are as follows: President, John Lappan; 1st vice-president, Thomas Steacy; 2nd vice-president, Benjamin Cook. Directors, Robert Shields, Thomas McRae, John H. Donevan, George W. 8teacy, E. E. Johnston, Firman Cross, John Fodey, H. 8. Cook, D H. Latimer. Lady directors: Mrs. J. Wesley Burns, Mrs. Gordon Surplis, Mrs. William Rotters, Mrs. J. H. Donevan, &uditors, A. W. Latimer, G. F. Johnston. a ---------- "| with the Misses Bolger, Stone street, IRENE CASTLE LF). In a glittering revue of dance, mu- sic, fashions, with a brilliant company, including Duke Yellman and his cele- brated orchestra, coming to the Grand Opera House, Thursday, Sept. 20th, ® From Whig Fyles OF TEN AND TWENTY YEARS » 14th, 1918. Two Grand Trunk Trains collide near stone bridge at Napanee and nine cars are thrown over emdank- ment, Workmen engaged in digging foundations for custom house prop- erty discover remnants of old jail | .|and Mrs. Osie Ledger, King street. | \GANANOQUE Sept. 14. -- Norman Rattray, Pic- ton, was in town yesterday. Ralph B. Britton, New Britain. Conn., .4s spending a few days in town with 'his family who have been the guests of C. E. and Miss Muriel Britton at Mudlunta Island for the past several weeks Mrs. G.F. Bradley and little daugh- ter, who have spent the past several weelks with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Rogers, returnedl- to Brooklyn yesterday. Miss * Carrie Loiselle, Brooklyn, who has spent the past couple of months here with friends. returned to the above city yesterday. Miss Grace Alton, nurse-in-train- | ing at Rockwocd hospital, Kingston. is spending her holidays with Miss Loretta Littlejohn, Stone street. | 'The regular afternoon tea at the | go links Wednesday afternoon was supervised and served by the gentle-- | men. W. B. Mudie and Garfield Hood 'arranged the menu. The la-| dies appreciated very much being | let off for one week, and most favor- able comments were made upon the men's attempt as hosts, The match tor Gananoque caddies has been arranged for the morning of Saturday, the 22nd thstant. The president has offered three prizes for this competition, and it Is anti- cipated that "Bud" Davis who plays around "the course in the 40's will easfly win first prize, but it will be a keen competition for second end third prizes among the balance 'of the caddies. Mr. and Mrs. John Butte, Houston, Texas, who with their 'family are staying at the Belvedere in Kingston this month, were down here on Wed- | nesday. Mr. Butte played golf in the afternoon in company with his tro- ther-in-law, Mr, FrankMn, W. T "Sampson and J. A. Bullock, He will remain here for a few days fishing and golfing. Mrs. M. G. Ryan and little daugh- ter Marjorie, returned to Kingston after spending the week.~with Mr. Miss Violet Dorey. is spending a short holiday with her aunt, Mrs. Fred Marshall, Howe Island. Herbert Digman, Brandon, Man., who has been spending a few, days left for Wolfe Island for a short visit with™his father before returning to the west. Thé progressive euchre in the Lyceum on Wednesday evening was a big success about thirty tables be- ing In play. The prize winners were 1st. ladies' prize, Mrs. M. D, Walsh; 2nd, Mrs. Bishop. Gentlemén's prize,~Bill Davis. These euchres un- der the supervision of Mrs. F. H. Lutz, Mrs. S. Shiels and Miss Mary Bolger will be continued each Wed- nesday eveming. Misses Gladys Kane and Florence Gray have left to take a course in the Brockville business college. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Churchill and little daughter, Montreal, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, N. A. Web- ster. Misses Hyacinthe Sophie, Ella Phil- lips, Luella Sheets and Lorraine Pe- low and John O'Rourke were among those who attended the dance at Howe Island last evening. The St. Lawrence orchestra fur- nished music for a dance at Howe Island last night. Miss Genevieve Doherty spent yes- terday with friends in Kingston. College Reopens. I BABY BOOTS in Kid and Patent, in Button and Lace patterns -- some with White Kid Tops; others with Brown Kid Tops and a few with Grey Cloth Tops or Navy Blue Kid Tops. formerly $2.25,/$2.50 and $3.50. ese lines were Sizes ranging from 2 up to 71, ALL CLEARING AT svi $1.50 Abernethy's Shoe Store Kingston's Largest Home Furnisher; PHONE 147 For Repairing and Uphoistering YOUNG COUPLES will find Reid's a good place vo deal REID A RESTFUL LIVING ROOM is hs ot of the times. We have some wonderful values in assorted Mohair, Velours, ae} plain Taupe shades. JAMES REID The Leading Undertaker Belleville, Sept. 14.--Albert Col- lege, which opened Tuesday, expects a larger number of students than last year, A departure is the ap- pointment of Arthur Horwood as physical director. He comes from the maritime provinces, and file a post which has been created at the school. years secretary of the show, is an- other enthusiastic admirer of the || Lansdowne exhibition. wall, The C.P.R. officlals are negotiat- ing for purchase of Property on On- | =" LUCKIN Additions to the collegiate insti- tute and Central school are being Central Meat Market--Opposite Allen's Theatre. Phone 694. OUR SPECIALS cdhsigered by the board of educa- STEER BEEF YOUNG PORK' tion, Brisket efelete atetatviereis BC. to 10c. Side for Boiling . Pot Roasts, Ib. ......c.....10c. | Legs, whole or half Oven Roasts, Ib. .........12-15c. | Shoulders ......... .. Rump Roasts ie wianrer series 18€ Butt Roasts .. viele! 'aie Sausage, HM. ......v.~.15¢c. | Sausage, Pork ..... HAMBURG BIBAR 3 Ibs. SPRING LAMB EXTRA! b.. elaiefe) lmioloieinie 123c. PURE LARD misiotemintetetats 1 06 Fronts, whole slefetéiereiolaiotels RIN SY oe oo Low sisisiolaletale] [elo otele) falas! . 3c. 7 Ibs. FLOUR ..........31c. eiereletarete' feTeiole sie eip'a 2C. BELLEVILLE CREAMERY 39c¢ ~ Breakfast Bacon, Ib. Bae. CAMPBELL'S SOUP we 1des Our TEALID.... co. .58¢. CATSUP sie vioiwin is os in + BOB JAM, pure Fruit SALMON .......... 3 for 2c. - OLEOMARGARINE 23c. 1 ORANGES, dozen ....... . 29c. JELLY POWDERS 3 for 250. 1 « Round Casserole, Silver Frame-- Oval Casserole, Silver Framé-- No. 924, 8 inch for ..... $5.25 each Pie Plate, Silver Frame-- , No. 929, 8 inch, for ..... $3. 75 each You can buy them separate if you wish. Get yours at these prices be- fore they are sold out; ROBERTSON'S Limited 73 Princess St. Horses: Martin Horton, Fred Mc- Donald, Arden Warren, D. H. Lati- | I---- September 14th, 1908, An unknown man is instantly kfl- led when struck by a K. P, . |rallway engine near the Da dry- dock. The Sunday street car has been cancelled until next mer great and citizens miss the service deal, The Kingston Fair concludes its four day exhibition which attracted a paid attendance of 7,627. A cadet corps has been organizee at Brock street Methodist church. MONKEY A LUXURY; TAME BEAR IS NOT The. French Finance Minister @ive Some Decisions on - Taxable Articles. 5 Paris, Sept. 14. -- Pyjamas cost- .| Ing 150 francs are a necessity in yunde, but when you pay 160 Sheep: Robert Shields and O. Cornett. Swine: Freeman Doak, Ww Poultry: H. EH. Pyke, Wesley Foley Rev. I. N. Beckstead, Alex il | Chisamore, Joseph Shields, H. BE. || Nunn, Walter Patience, F. D. War- {| ren, Henry Guilds, James MoCor- mick, J. A. Humphrey, Thos. Mec- Crea, John H. Donovan, Ross Mc- Special ¢ Box Cul Black : The i Basle of Ses DS will be economically solved if you will let us outfit the youngsters, A complete, well choses stock of durable Shoes for Boys and Girls. sir, * os wialelie a