Daily British Whig (1850), 29 Dec 1923, p. 6

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We are paying for prime, fresh caught 'RED FOXES upto ...........$15.00 FMINK upto ........ .........$10.00 RACCOON up to .............$ 7.00 SKUNK up to ................3 L75 and highest cash prices for all Raw Furs in : season. We are paying $11 to $13 per Ib. For clean, dry WILD ROOT Highest price for cultivated. Any guantity. We pay express fland postal charges lon all shipments, 8 Write for Raw Fur Price Lists. Friday and Saturday Granulated Sagar ..5 Ibs. BSc, Island Rell Butter, Ib. ...87c. New pack Rolled Oats 6 Ibs 28¢ Mathews' Pure Lard Navel Oranges, per pk. ..70c. Ras. and Apple Jam 4 Ibs. 48c. Lux (om sale Saturday) .. sc. Large, new Prunes . .2 Ibs, 20¢. Pastry Flour .. ..7 1b, bag 29c. a Kughien Mince Meat, 1b 19¢. | ext oil, i Shire lot of Island bo pw 'Y ADVERTISED GOODS Their Makers Guarantee Them PENITENTIARY CONVICTS HOLD SPEND CONCENT Warden Ponsford Applauded --Announces the Holding of Monthly Concerts. One of the best concerts in the his- tory of the Portsmouth penitentiary was held on"Friday afternoon. The programme was given by the con- victs and was well rendered. Those who took part are to be compliment- ed on the high standing of their con- tributions. A representative of the Whig. who accepted the kind invita. tion of Warden J. C. Ponsford, was delighted wifh the performance. Six hundred and eighty-two men and wo- | men who are serving sentences were | assembled under one roof to listen to the concert. The! oldest inmate, who is seventy years of age, was present, and there were many under the twenty-year mark. The chair- man for the occasion was a convict named Huffman, who presided in a | very capable manner. Any person | who has any doubt as to the popular- ity of the warden of the Portsmouth penifentiary should have been pre- sent and listened to the applause when he spoke to the convicts. Warden Ponsford, when called upon by the chairman for a few words, sald that he was glad to he afforded the privilege of explaining a few things which were of vital in- terest to the men confined to that institution. He referred to the to- bacco, which is now being issued, not being just what it should be, and stated that he had taken the matter up with the department at Ottawa. He could assure the men that in the very near future they would be back to MacDonald's tobacco and cigarette papers. When he uttered these re- marks, the applause was deafening and lasted for a considerable time. Warden Ponsford referred to the change from the striped uniform to a plain one, and he said he was sure this change wag very satisfactory to all, He stated that the department of justice, and the prison superinten- dent had decided to purchase the moving picture ma¢hine, which was used at the concert and that he was going to recommend that a concert Ibe held each month during the win- ter and occasionally during the sum- mer months. The convicts screeched out their approval at this suggestion. An excellent orchestra furnished a programme during the afternoon, and the "community" singing was one of the main items of the pro- gramme. The singing was led by a man named Froman, who certainly showed that he knew how to conduct. An orchestra composed of Sherwood Upton, Chapman, Wills, Sagenafs, Hebert, Halliday and Hudson, de- livered a splendid programme. This orchestra has been under the diregp- tion of Guard Otten and during the few weeks they have had available for practice they have made gréat headway. 3 The concert was held in the Pro- testant chapel which was beautifully decorated in keeping with the Christ- mas semson. The Christmas spirit was certainly manifested. Only three or four convicts who were confined to the hospital through illness were not present. Several reels of mov- ing pletures were shown, including Charlie Chaplin in "Behind the Screen," and it produced roars of laughter. There are many noted musicians and entertainers in the Portsmouth institution, including Laroque who has a wonderful soprano voice, On account of the soreness of his throat he was unable to sing a solo, but took part in a number entitled "Fragments," ; or "A Memory of Songs of Long Ago." His singing was loudly applauded. The others taking part in this were McLeod, Chapman, Alexander, Wafer, Hunt- ley, Ayers and Weber. The other items on the programme were: Solo, Froman; solo, Ludgate; The "Miserere" from "Trovators," by Sax, Duetmer, Hebert and Guard Lowes; solo, Water; two ballads, Guard Hayman; musical entertain- ment, Otten & Company; solo, Alex- ander; solo, Webber; saxaphone solo, Hebert and plano. The insjru- mental selection given by Guard Hol. land was loudly applauded. The saxaphone duet by Guard Lowes and Convict Hebert was dne of the best items on the programme. Hebert is a professional musician and his talent can be used to advant. age entertaining the prisoners. The inmates were so pleased with the entertainment that they hoped the time was not far distant when another: treat of this kind would take place. SHOE AD STOCKING FUND Work of Rotary Club--Rotar~ lan "Al" Davis Qives Address. The Kingston Rotary Club will make an appeal to the citizens .to help along their Shoe and Stocking Fund. Citizens will recall the splen- did work earried on by the club along this line last winter. the members subscribed to the fund and now an opportunity will be given to the people of the city to lend a hand. During the next few days, letters will be sent to householders asking for support in the campaign. Citizens Will Be Asked to Help| At the meeting of the club held last week THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG a St The request has been made that all subscriptions be sent to Dr. H, E. Day, 271 Alfred street, chalrman of the Rotary Relief Committee. citizens. would like to subscribe | "boots and stockings" they will be | acceptable. The matter of the Shoe and Stock- | ing Fund was under discussion at] Friday's ; American hotel, which took the form | of a business meeting and it was] decided to send out the letters so as to give 'the people:&n opportunity to share in this splendid undertaking. Friday's luncheon was well attend. ed and a special feature was a snappy address from Rotarian "Al" Davis, who told about his recent visit to several Rotary Clubs in western On- tario. The president, Leman A. Guild, was in the chair. The singing was exceptionally good, the various club songs being put over with all kinds of pep. "Al" gave the members some in-| teresting sidelights on how the clubs he had visited '"'carried on" and in- terspersed his address with some brand new stories, with local hits, | that went over big. He also spoke; of the good fellowship in the local club and peinted out the great good If} luncheon in the Britigh-|% that could be accomplished with such good fellowship and co-operation in | everything taken up by the club. | During his stay in Western On-| | tario, Rotarian Davis visited several | of the Rotary clubs and had the | pleasure of extending the greetings | from the Kingston club. At the close of his address, "Al" | made a great hit with a song he in-| troduced entitled, "Kindling Wood." | "Jack" Elder, "Sid" Smith, Harold Singleton caught on to it in a min- ute and the rest of the gang assisted as soon as they could catch the swing | of it. | The address of Rotarian Davis was of a most entertaining charaéter and was listened to with keen interest. Rotarian Wightman called for three cheers and a tiger for "Al" and they were given as only Rotarians can cheer. The speaker took occasion to return his thanks for the warm reception given him on his return to the club, and especially for the kindness shown him by his fellow members during his recent illness. Keen regret was expressed over the announcement of the death of Rev. Thomas Bolger, past president of the Elmira, N.Y., Rotary Club. Rev. Mr. Bolger addressed the King- ston Rotary Club some time ago. President Guild paid tribute to the deceased stating that he was one of the finest men he ever met. The members of the local club recall the splendid address he delivered here. A letter from the Utica, N.Y., club, stating that "Bill" Cairns of Mont- real, formerly of Ottawa, and & fre- quent visitor at the local club, had been mentioned for International president some time within the next two or three years, was received with warm applause. He will have the support of the Kingston club. The guests introduced at roll call included 8. A. Purvis and George BE. Thomas, Toronto, and J. A. Shea. ------ NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. The Public, Employees and Mail Con- tractors Will Benefit, The following announcements are ~ Hockey Skates icks and Pucks - We are showing a very high grade line of HO CKEY SKATES, STICKS and PUCKS. Our prices on these lines are very inviting and the quality is excellent. MOORE'S 206 WELLINGTON STREET TO-NIGHT AT THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE Ladies' fine Silk and Wool Blue, Brown, Fawn, White and sizes. On salé to-night Hose in all the new shades of Black, with fancy clocks -- all Men's Silk and Wool Sox in sizes--regular priced 75c. ...... -- Red, Green and Purple, all Sale Price To-night 50c. pair Broken sizes in Wo. and gauntlet styles--so men's Chamoisette Gloves in 2 Dome me silk lined. Values up to $1.50. On Sale To-night . . . . 95c. pair Misses' and Women's Brushed the new plain and heather shad Wool Gauntlet Gloves in all es--all sizes, Special To-night . . .$1.00 pair -' 20 dozen fine Cotton Huck To A splendid bedroom Towel. 300 yards of Heavy, Pure White with red border and Grey and White Stri rt night § yds. $ 1 00 Bargain for all. Special T wels--sizes 17 x 35 inches, . + +... Special To-night 25e. each Linen Roller Towelling in made by the Postmaster-general, ALL COATS greatly reduced in price, Newman & THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE Hon. Charles Murphy: On January 1st, 1924, the new pos- tal treaty with the Irish Free State will come into effect. The chief fea- ture of. the treaty is the provision for direct money order exchange be- tween Ireland and Canada. After January last, 1924, examina. tions on sortation, in the cases of employees receiving a salary of less than $1,200 in all the larger city post offices will be conducted by the local postmasters, and not by the department as heretofore. This change was asked for by the em- lo; hs y on July 1st, 1924, a new form of money order will come into use. This form will do away with the ad- vice notice that has constituted part LET YOUR NEW YEAR New Year right--the ideal gift is Fine. Furs, and an Furs now brings dividends of joy and comfort for If you choose them in our big stock they will be doubly appreciated bearing the label of "Kingston's Famous Fur Store." All Furs we sell carry our broad gemerous guarantee. We make everything in good Furs and mow our wonderful array of Fur Coats of of the money order system, and the form of the new order will, it is be- lieved, prevent fradulent practices, of which there have been frequent complaint in the past. By this new method money can be transmitted as readily as by bank or express money orders. On and after January lst, 1924, the practice of withholding one month's pay as a security for proper service from mall contractors will be discontinued. A holiday on New Year's day will be granted to rural mafl contractors, and, unless objection is taken by the patrons of the rural mail routes this holiday will be continuous in future. -------------- L and Addington For the information of ratepaye: County Treasurer Shannon announé ed these figures up to Dee. Total cash received, $359,348.18; total payments, $841,889.45; bal- ance on hand, $17,438.33. The coun- ty rate, 1923, and arrel for 1922 are now all in ex ing $9,086.92, "+ schools, $68,- d from government, total exempt on roads, recelved from govern- $41,736.68; $80,448.50 pebate, 1922 exempt), $51. total debenture debt, $89, Tidy Homes See Our Big List at Office # ' Applications Regarding Nurses. The School of Nursing of Syracuse || University at Syracuse, New Y i will receive a new entering =f . special interest. 3 HUDSON SEAL COATS ....... 8960 np | PERSIAN LAMB COATS ' ZHI Sale Of Matte fount women ori} 1 5 Ba January 30th, 1924. Appliesnts should have had four years of : school but exceptions will be made || i. 09 sees e0isq Special Boe. SACL LL LL

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