Daily British Whig (1850), 21 Mar 1925, p. 7

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Firs DAILY BR RY ITISH WHIG Makers of | Canadian Literature | Dedicated to the writers of Canada--past and present--the real mastercbuilders and interpreters of our great Dominion. William Henry Drummond, author of The Habitant and other French - Canadian Poems by J. F. MACDONALD, M.A., | Professor of English, Queen's University. Price $1.50. R. Uglow & Co. { | i | {| Nah. Jongg 3 on 7, fine Chinese 5 Bambop and Carved ; Bone Sets -- regular | $25.00. To clear at $15.00 ---- : 4 Kinnear & d'Esterre JEWELLERS 168 PRINCESS ST. | a x pe adhd "mn Brick, Stone, Plastering and Tile Setting Douglas & Mcliquham 2" . You should buy your Furs at Gourdier's. Quality Dist » t x Value ¢ a || to bed." | her husband for divorce?" J tuned in on prize fights ; ' + Craig: Oe Far Shop Muxsow Reacucs Jem. Hurry. 5 Girl's Father: "Ho, hum. Well, 1 guess I'll smoke a cigar and then go Impatient Suitor: "Here! Have a cigarette." The Latest: Did you know Georgette has sued "No! On what grounds?" "Radio cruelty. She wanted to listen in on music and he always and ball games." * ---C. C. ---- How it Happens. Country Cousin: "I suppose you city people never see anything green." X : City Cousin: "Oh yes, we do--Ilots of country people visit the city, you know." --Rudle L. . The Verdict. Judge: "Did you or did you not steal this man's cow?" Prisoner: "I did not, your honor. The cow Imagined she was a bull and chased me for two miles, right to my very house." Judge: "Some bullT™ --J. G. Crawford. THE TRICKY TROILET COUNTER. Applied Reading. T took a good book To my little son Frank. My work I forsook And took this good book To him in a nook. On books I'm a crank. I took a good book-- And gave him a spank! --Naomi Nelson. It Has Happened. She saw him come, as in a trance; Much pleased was she that he had spied her 80 he could ask her for a dance. She saw him come, as in a trance; What girl would not leap at the chance : To dance with handsome Mr. Sny- der? i She saw him come, as in a trance-- And ask the girl who sat beside her! ° =--Gertrude A. Parry. ¥It was a good one on us, "alter," he said, "and it came near being the last one, too." < The Plastic Age. A little boy who was visitiag his grandfather was telling him how sick he was previous to coming to his house. "Grandpa," he said, "do you know I had the cramps?" His sympathising grandfather, upon hearing this, asked him: "And where did my little boy have the cramps?" "Upstairs in my little bed," was the prompt reply. ~-Bertha Gearhart. Limitations. v "Does your stenographer waste her time over cross word pus- sles?" Vaughn: "I should say not. She wouldn't be able to spell one out in a hundred years." ames J. O'Connell. Answers to Yesterday's Cross Word Limericks. 3. Pay; 4. ; 5. More. . 1. Years; 4. Teachers) 3. High; 4. Old; 5. Bhe.* mbit! (Copyright, 1935. Reproduction Forbidden.) GOOD FIGURES AT AUCTION. Se-- : ¢ A Sale Held on Wednesday at W. J. Johnson's, Pittsferry.- Pittsferry, March 15.--A number from here attended the auction sale, held at W. J. Johnson's, on Wednes- day afternoon. Everything brought a good figure. We are glad to hear that Howard Mclean is improving after his recent illness. Mrs. Wil- liam Brash entertained the W.M.S. at her home on Wednesday after- noon. Mr. and Mrss Robert Bar- clay have a radio Installed in their home. Mr. and Mrs. James English, Kingston Mills, spent a day. this week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ran- ous. A number from here attended the St. Patrick's dance held in the Dalry school, on" Tuesday evening. The many friends of Mrs. John Abrams were sorry to hear that she was re- moved to the Kingston General Hos- pital, on Tuesday. Mrs. Joseph Ed- gar, entertained a number of friends at her home, on Saturday, at the tea hour, and also in the evening, to a birthday party in honor of her father-in-law, Joseph Eagar, Sr. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Berry, on Sunday, and left a baby boy. Mrs. McMullen, Toronto, spent a day this week with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Ranous. Fred Hitch- cock lost two valuable cows this week. George Simpson has purchas- ed a motor truck. LECTURE AT NAPANER By Prof. Trotter of Queen's on Can- adian Federation and U.S. Napanee, March 21.--The Napanee Historical Society during the fifteen years of its existence nas had many and varied subjects dealt with by many and highly talented lecturers. The subject of the reiations of.the Canadian Confederation to the United States, until last night, had not been touched upon. This is a matter of real interest to the peo- ple of this part of the country, the home of the U. E. Loyalists and particularly to members of the His- torical Society. Therefore it was with genuine pleasure that the large audience present in Historical Hall listened to the address so ably given by Prof. Trotter of Queen's Univer- sity. He gave carefu: analysis of relations, events, attitudes and feel- ings ot the peoples of both countries from the time of the war of 1812 until the negotiations for the com- federation of the Canadian provin- ces, which were commenced in 1864 ard consumated In 1867. The appreciation or his hearers was expressed by hearty cheers. ICE BRIDGE WEAKENING. Last Passage at Picton Made by Mr. Carr, of Bethany. Deseronto, March 20.--The fice bridge to Fredericksburg is now in very poor condition and the bay is opening up. Open water has appear- ed in front of the steamboat wharf and a fisherman's boat was blown from the shore into the'bay. Probably the last passage over the ice for the season was made to-day! by Mr. Carr, of Bethany, in' a Ford car. . The case of Edward Freeman which was before Magistrate Bedford on Wednesday, was enlarged for one week and Freeman was taken to Belleville jail. Charles Wilson, of Picton, was a visitor in Deseronto yesterday. Ted Hearns, of Pot Anne, is spending a few days in Deseronto. The local fishermen are very busy getting their nets ana equipment ready for an early start. Mr. Clarke, public school inspec- tor, attended at Deseronto schools on Wednesday and Thursday. ' To Develop A Site. Wiltse and De Young, Alexandria Bay, have filed a map of what is known as the "Dingman Farms Ad- dition." This property has been pur- bo f i E 4 i §iif {lt i i ' Een i ; E : £ § I sf h bh i! e138 5 i: g 238 Eo » 2 £ i £ hased by Wiltse, De Young and Thomson and laid out into braglow sites. There are ten of these sites bordering the St. Lawrence river on the main land and located about one and one-half miles from Alexandria Bay. This tract is the one that has at different times been selected as that most desirable for a hotel site.' GANANOQUE March 21.--The {llustrated lect- ure in the Lyceum on Thursday eve- ning last by H. J. Moore, attracted a large audience. Those who already know a lot about the growing of flowers and how to utilize that know- ledge in the beautifying of their home surroundings undoubtedly gleamed considerably more know- ledge along these lines, and certain- ly the novice derived great benefit from this lecture. Mr. Moore paid high compliment to the local horti- culture society for the splendid work it was doing here, and made an ap- peal to each member present to un- dertake to bring in at least one more member. Mr. Linklater followed this' up in his closing remarks and ob- tained the promise of practically everyone present towards this end. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Moore upon the motion of Mayor Wilson and seconded by Mr. Andrew Edward, president of the horticultural society, Prior to the lecture Mr. Sine, chairman of the canvassing com- mittee, gave out the results of the canvass on the 17th Mareh, which at that time stood as follows: South ward, 123; West Ward, 73; North ward, 56. One Dollar 100 pairs Ladies' High Laced Boots-- high French heels--were $10.00, 50 Ladies" Patent Pumps -- French heels. A few pairs only, Men's Patent Danc- ing Pumps--small sizes. | A small lot Men's Pointed Toe Boots clearing at $1.00. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hudson, Detroit, Mich., are sory to learn of the death of their baby, born a couple of weeks ago. Miss Kathleen O'Brien and her little niece Anna Gray, are spending a few days in Kingston, . Mr. and Mrs. John Malette spent Thursday with friends in Kingston. Last night the Oddfellows, their wives, and Rebekahs held a social evening in their new hall. The even- ing was given ower to a real Jolly old time with danéing, cards, ete., and one very interesting item was the burning of the mortgage for $18,000, covering the purchase of this fine block only a few years ago. Jack Richardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Richardson, was tak- en to the Hotel Dieu for a tonsil op- eration on Thursday last. ------------------ The Late Mrs. J. B. Harvey. The death occurred at Lyndhurst, on Saturday, of Mrs. J. B. Harvey, after a long and very painful iliness. The funeral was held at her late residence, on Sunday, and was large- ly attended by relatives and friends of the family. Rev. 8. E. Morton was the officiating clergyman. The late Mrs. Harvey leaves to 'mourn her loss besides her husband, three children, Paul, Joan and David, all of whom are attending the Continuation school at home, also her father, D. W. Green. ------ Purchases Business. Norval 8. Lee has purchased the hardware and plumbing business of Knight Bros., Almonte, and has al- ready taken possession. Mr. Lee is well known in the district. He is a native of Lavant, and for seven years was In business in Lanark village. Two years ago he sold out and since that time has been in busines with his father in Lavant. " ble Simmons' Producti, WINTER SALE NOW ON | Consisting of strongly built Steel in wood finishes--all or wire Spring. Pure Cotton Mattresses in strongest Ticking, and one pair full size Pillows. * OSTERMOOR reduced to $25.00, in large sizes. JAMES REID "Phone 147 for Service. The Leading Undertaker, Moffats Gas make a re SUT a ing to gas. specifi cations. \ Come In--and See "Moffat" Sn oR Se Ep Moffats Gas Ranges have all features of £88 And they're also most dugable. at work |

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