times in fifteen miles. We nally | reached Shasta Springs, where the | HOME AFTER SPENDING|rescied' sins' sovinse. wire "sae WINTER IN CALIFORNIA | iene ot ine passensere vo eet | of bubbling, pure, cold, Lithia wa- Richard M. Maxwell, Detroit, | ter: then on we went climbing hey | mountains, passing extinct volcanos, | Formerly of Seeley's Bay, | THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG Tells of His Trip. | | | mit, passing through wild, rough k 3 {and rugged scenery, yet beautiful 3 letter from | At Ashland we crossed the state ine} x The following is a Detroit, | into Oregon, through a pleasant Richard M. Maxwell, of After Exercising Wash OA The Pores Use 1 tablet, per plant, per month. They stimulate healthy growth, 25¢. BOX at 3 Eyes That Are Defective in the majority of cases do not need medical treatment, nor attention other than the fitting to them of proper glasses. Very likely YOU should consider ser- jously the advisability of inter viewing us. A large percentage of the public are in need of our services. If you need them, you would be greatly benefited by a See us for your Printing, De- and Kodak Supplies. . We sell the Gerhard Heintzman ' Planos and invite you to in- spect style Sheraton at our 'store, '§ GARTLAND ART STORE 237 PRINCESS STREET 'Phéne 2116-w. > Abd h seldom hear of a wrestler who comfortably fixed and yet most are always fixed Mich., formerly of Seeley's Bay, Ont. Homeward bound, after spending a delightful winter in Southern Cali- fornia, we left Los Angeles on April 7th over Topeka & Santa Fe R.R., resort of fifty thousand 'population, driving from there into the heart of the Red Woods forest. told us those trees were the oldest Christ was on this earth. measuring two hundred and fifty feet at the base. A forest fire many years ago destroyed a num- ber; others were badly burned, but still living. One in particular, with the centre burned out for a hund- red feet inside. General Freemont camped there one winter with twen- ty-eight men, cutting a door and windows for their convenience. Those trees have great healing power, so different from other trees. They are gradually filling in the space, and in time will be completely grown over. Many of the trees are named for American statesmen: Roosevelt, Wilson, Taft, Grant and others. Leaving Santa Cruz our train fol- lowed along the Santa Cruz river, with most beautiful mountain scen- ery on either side, till we reached the summit, where we found & fine country, green flelds, orchards and vineyards. Arriving at Santa Bar- bara, we spent a short time there. Then on to San Francisco for a four days' visit, sightseeing, a great cos- mopalitan city of five hundred thou- sand. We visited Mare Island navy yard, Sanford University, Golden Gate, Japanese Tea garden, Aca- demy of Sciences, Ocean Beach, Chi- natown and several other places of interest. Returning by boat from Mare Island, we passed close by the Atlantic and Pacific, war vessels ly- ing at anchor, with the flagship Ca- lifornia in the foreground, lit up with thousands of electric bulbs, from stem to stern and from truck to waterline, with other ships plying their search lights upon her, which made her appear like a ship of gold lying on a sea of glass. Landing at our dock, we passed through the great ferry building, where one hun- dred and twenty-five thousand peo- ple pass daily. Saw O14 'Friends. We left over the Southern Pacific R.R. for Sacramento, capital of Cali- fornia; visited at the home of Wm. Albert Gilbert, formerly of Seeley's Bay and a cousin of Mrs. Maxwell. Mr. Gilbert is employed by the state as overseer of construction. He has a very fine family; besides his wife he has three sons and two daughters. We also visited with a Mr. Steacy, formerly of Lansdowne, who owns a very fine ranch of six nyndred acres In the Sacramento Valley, well stocked with cattle and sheep, as well as very valuable farm land. Af- ter a five days' visit there, which was very pleasant and interesting, we left for Portland, Oregon, pass- ing through the great Sacramento Valley, arriving at the foothills of the Shasta Mountains. We stopped over night in the little town of Dunsmore, a mountain resort of 10,- 000 people, that we might take ad- i vautage of the mountain scenery in daylight. Leaving next day on the California Limited, a train of 16 coaches and two powerful locomo- tives, to pull us over the grade, we passed through tunnels, canyons, over bridges, crossing and re-cross- ing the Sacramento river eighteen verry 2 prem re | way. stopped off at Santa Cruz, a seaside | Our guide | formerly of Kingston, Ont., his wife | formerly being Miss Gladys Bracken, living thing on earth; old when Jesus | ©f Seeley's Bay, and a sister of John Some of | Bracken, them are over three hundred feet in | Manitoba. height and straight as an arrow, and | tertained at their home and saw ev- country, fine flelds and much stock-| raising. We could see thousands of | cattle and sheep grazing along the | At Portland, Oregon. Arriving at Portland, Oregon, we drove to the home of W. S. Wilson, the present premier of We were charmingly en- erything of importance in Portland, which is a fine city of 300,000 popu- lation. It is well named: the "City of Roses," for they grow in abun- dance everywhere. After four days' visit we left for Salt Lake City, Utah, our train running parallel with 'the Willemet and Oregon river, on our left, and Columbia highway, to the right, one of the grandest highways I think on the Western Continent. The scenery is beyond description. We arrived at a place called The Dalls, where the famous Oregon shingles are made, and shipped east to a ready market. At this point the river is .about two 'hiles wide. Looking into the State of Washington, we could see a train running in the same direction for miles and miles, finally losing sight of each other in the mountains, When it grew dark, we got off the train at a town called La Grand, a mountain summer resort; found a pleasant hotel near the depot, called the Folley House. Next morning we continued on our trip, passing along the mountain- side, through valleys and across in- to Idaho, along the Snake river: through Boice City, the capital, a splendid farming country, noted for apple and potato culture. On and on we went, sometimes passing through miles of desert land, where nothing but tumble weed grew, and the home of the prairie dog. We crossed into the state of Utah and reached Salt Lake City, where an- other cousin of Mrs. Maxwell met us at the station, Mr. Wellington B. Stafford, who was formerly from Athens, and a brother of the late Henry Stafford, of Montreal, a par- liamentary reporter. Mr. "Stafford is one of the active busTness men of Salt Lake City, interested in the mining of copper, director of the Bennet gas and ofl stations, through- out the city, and president of the Salt Lake Duck and Gun Club. This club owns twenty-eight hundred acres of marsh land along the Ame- rican Dead Sea or the Great Salt Lake. While there, we attended Sunday service in the Mormon tab- ernacle, which has a seating capa- city of 10,000 people. On "Puesday we attended an organ recital, which was very wonderful, Salt Lake City is a beautiful city, exceptionally clean. All the streets are very wide, and each city block contains ten square acres. It Is built in a great valley, with towering mountains all around; population, 250,000. Mountain Climbing. After spending a very pleasant week in Salt Lake City, we left for Denver, Col, where we spent four days very pleasantly. We visited Pike's Peak, Colorado Springs, Gar- den of the Gods, the home and birth- place of George Pullman, the inven- tor of the Pullman car; the grave of William Cody, better known as Ruffalo Bill, on Lookout Mountain. Heré I got a real thrill at mountain climbing by aato, if getting scared would be called a thrill; but I sat tight and hung on.. Descending the mountain, we came to another drive- way, not quite so steep and reached Bear Creek canyon, very beautiful scenery, passing through Golden and other places of interest and on back to Denver. From there we went to Kansas City, Mo., stopping for a 24-hour rest. We called up Mr. John McFadden, an old acquain- tance, who is a prominent lawyer with a large practice, He came to our hotel and we had a nice visit. gis 7 wy, Likes ; a NewVictor v2 aMaster.|\\ n J /A / / stroke in Recordi For a quarter of a Century the history of Victor Records has been one of wonderful advancement-- outstanding achievement. To-day--in the new @ m= of recording-- Victor Records score their , greatest triumph--a reward for supreme effort in striving for perfection. This new process makes it possible to interpret so perfectly the feelings--yes, the very soul--of the artists, that even the most critical will be amazed. Hear these famous Victor artists -- John McCormack -- Edward Johnson -- Paul Whiteman and his Dance Orchestra on the new V.E. process records--you will be thrilled by the feeling that the artists are actually with you in person. All the new July releases out to-day are recorded by the new V.B. process--go to the nearest "His Mastes's Voice" dealer and hear them. the new Victor UD records are at regular catalogue prices HM = Produced in Canada "His Master's Voice: Then he took us to lunch, where we enjoyed a splendid fish dinner, after which he drove us over to Kansas City, Kansas, to his beautiful home on Laurel Drive, where we met his charming wife, who proved to be a good hostess; and spent a very plea- sant afternoon. Mr. McFadden told us that in a few years he is going to change his occupation to that of a visitor, and whén he did, would visit Detroit, Kingston and Seeley"s Bay, the latter place being the home of his cousin, William F. Bracken. Bidding adieu; we left for Chica~ go, remaining there two days. Get- ting anxious to get home, we loft aver 'the Michigan Central on the Wolverine Flyer. We had dinner on the train coming over, where each lady was presented with a bouquet, in memory of Mothers' Day, May 9th. Arriving at the depot we were met by our son, Morris C, Maxwall, his wife, Vera, and two children. Bev- erly June and Richard Franklin. Now that my six months' leave of ab- sence from the Ford Motor Co. has terminated, I hage laid away my business suit and white collar, for overalls and canvas gloves, and Mrs. Maxwell her travelling suit for kit- chen apron and dust cap, and once ~y Earl Haig at Chapleau [rr ---- ES EERE SSE Bes Sw more placed myself as a human cog in that great industrial wheel of Henry Ford's at Highland Park plant. In énding, I will say in the words of Queen of Sheba: "The half has not been told." ~--RICHARD M. MAXWELL. 949 Tuscold Ave., Detroit, Mich, Sale of His Home. An important real estate transfer took place at Cobourg, whes Mr. T. . Harrison sold his beautiful grounds and residence, "Woodlawn," to Dr. F. P. Lloyd, who will take possession early in the fall. Mr. arrison was' & former Kingston ident. ; Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Somerville, Brockville, announce the engage- ment of their elder daughter, Lila May, to Mr. Arthur Plumstead of Toronto, the marriage to take place early in August. Peay [S\ y ho FALL FAIR DATES. Bancroft--Sept. 23 and 24. Brighton--Sept. 18-19. Brockville--Aug. 17-31, Campbellford--Oct. 1-2. Carp--Sept. 22-23. Centreville--Sept. 11-12. Cobden--Sept. 23-24. Coe Hill--Sept. 21-22. Cornwall--Aug 11-12. Délta--Sept. 7-9. Frankville--8ept. 10-11. Galetta--8Sept. 28-29. Inverary--Sept. 30. Kemptville--Sept. 24-25. 15-19. Lanark--Sept. 10-11. Lansdowne--Sept. 22-23. Lombardy---Sept. 11-12. Msberly--=Sept. 30. Madoc--Oect. 6-7. Marmora--8ept. 25-26. Maynooth--Sept. 30. McDonald's Corners--Sept. Merrickville--Sept. 15-16, Morrisburg--Aug. 4-7. Mohawk Reserve, Deseronto --* Sept. 186. Napanee--Aug. 25-28. Odessa--Sept. 24-25. ttawa--Aug. 22-29. Parham---S8ept. 9-10. Perth---Sept. 2-4. Peterboro--Sept. 15-19. Picton---Sept., 32-25. Renfrew--Sept. 15-18. Roblin's Mills--Oct. 2-3. Shannonville--Sept. 18. Spencerville--Sept. 29-30. Stella--Sept. 29. Toronto--Aug. 29 to Sept. 10. Pep, New) Boat on River. One of the handsome new boaty » on the St. Lawrence is Pep, which was made by Fitzgerald & Lee, Alex andria Bay, N.Y., for John Russell, who is occupying Comfort, which is anchored on the north shore of Wellesley Island, at Westminstér Park. speed of thirty-three miles an hour. his houseboat The boat has & nn i ct F Ny wv - - YY Le a hy TY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY Yay Read NewspaperFuneach day in the Whig. Addit aaa a ot Te TT TT TT TT To Tr oP,