ZL __THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG THE AMERICAN DAY _ISEVEREST LIGHTMNG | ===] (F OLD HOME WEEK| AND RAIN STORM |Horse Races at Fair Grounds (Continued from Pagel.) | } y | --SO Gam Cricket | Morton's end. She had been in fival one ut | usual health of late and her death 1925 | was entirely unexpected. Mrs. Mor- . + Summer Prices on Orders Placed . A d be I! American Day for the Old Boys' a pT evs aa at ugust al ptem r | celebration was the order on Wed- was raging at its worst. The late Mrs. Morton was an An- | nesday and many American visitors |ecame to Kingston to spend a day |glican in religion and a member of {among old friends. The visifors st Luke's church. She is survived {were met by Mayor Angrove and hy eleven children, including three | | welcomed to the city and the famous | sons, 'Angus, John and Joseph of | | Marra band of Watertown, N.Y. [this city, and seven daughters, Mrs. | paid the city an official visit and ren- |W. H. Lloyd, Brockville; Mrs. E. Silk Lining now. dered several selections in the| Vallis Kingston; Mrs. D. Doran, Our line of Silks is | erand-stand at the Fair Grounds |Owen Sound; Mrs. Clark Hamilten, a comprehensive one {during the afternopn, much to the | Gananoque; and Georgina, Fiossie both in coloring and | delight of the large number of peo- | Mary and Dorothy, of this city. The design. The illus- ple that heard it. funeral will take place on Saturday tration shows only The American band paraded from | aftérnoon at 2.30 o'clock to Catara- ew of these exe the city buildings to the Fair qui cemetery from her late resi- sit aor | Grounds, headed by Mayor Angrove, | dence, in charge of John Cornelius; site , patterns | Miss Canada and Miss America, | undertaker. lovely things, mod- | During the afternoon the Ameri- ern in their treat. {can National Anthem, "The Star ment displaying de- | Spangled Banner," was played by lightful printed flare | the band, while the crowd stood and effects and traceries | Miss America sang the national | song of the United States, accompa- 1 oul otige ue [ nied by Marra's band. ' { The mayor, in a short speech, ing as in design--in | spoke of the pleasure it gave Kifg- | short a Silk collec- [ston to have the American visitors, tion of distinction. | here and hoped that they would o- | and exclusive smart- joy their brief stay in the city. ness. | | UNION JACK, CANADIAN ENSIGN, UNITED STATES--ALL SIZES. Union Jacks in Sewn English Bunting--and fast colors -- will last a lifetime. FLAG POLES AND FIVE POINT FLAG HOLDERS "MOORE?'S TOYS SPORTING GOODS See the new Fur models. Select your DRAPERIES that please the critical eye, and at the same time, moderately priced. RECEIVED THIS WEEK A big shipment of Wool Auto Rugs, including plain or fringed ends. Lovely, soft colors in the very newest patterns, Good for the car, motor launch, or for the lounge or couch in the home. Beautiesat ......... cov... $5.00 each - Gold Dollar Silk Hose Sold only at this store--all the most wanted colors--$1,50 is the value . . . ... $1.00 is the price Mast Was Struck. During the storm, the aft mast on the steamer Patdoris, which is unloading coal at Sowards', was struck by lightning at the top and split about five feet down. Luckily the lightning did not run down the mast, as the boat might have been destroyed. A Heavy Rain. More rain fell Wednesday night and Thursday morning than during the whole of July and more than is the normal amount for the whole month of August. 'The Queen's in- struments showed 3.39 inches, while on August 1st, 1.15 inches fell. The average for August is 2.¢ inches. The Horse Races. The stands were treated to some | highly exciting racing during the i afternoon and the 2.40 trot and pace {and 2.25 trot and pace were on the programme. Four heats were re- | quired for the 2.40 class which was { finally won by Sid Hall, owned by 'J. Mullin, of Belleville. Sid Hal won the first two heats but andther | heat was required when Victoria | Pateh stepped 'into first position in | the third heat. There was great ex- citement all through the 2.40 race. | The results were as follows: re | sid Hal, J. Mullin, Sea- | forth FULL COURSE DINNER, 65¢ § i « = | calfe, Kingston | Peter Direct, W. dall, Napanee -F. A LA CARTE MEALS 40c. AND UP Best food and excellent service. Queen's Orchestra in attendance every day 12 to 2 p.m., 6 to 8S pm. and 9 to 11 p.m. Picnic Lunches prepared. Barn Was Destroyed, About five o'clock Thursday morn- ing a barp at 17 Macdonnell street, owned by Harold Sargent was struck by lightning and completely de- stroyed. There were twenty-one chickens and a dog in the building, as well as a box of valuable tools. An alarm was sent in to the fire department but the lines had been damaged in the storm and a mes- sage could not be got through. 5 | Other means were employed but the | fire had gone too far when the 6 3 4 3|brigade arrived and the building is a complete loss, The damage is esti- hundred dollars, John McKay Limited XINGSTON, CANADA Irish Linens--Pure Beautiful showing of Irish Linens, imported direct from the Old Land. Table Cloths and Napkins to match iri the favo- rite Irish Rose and other popular patterns. Embroidered Pillow Cases that are extra value at each and up. Macdale, F. Metcalfe, Kingston - Grace Hal, F. W. ken, Tavistock Starlight Dan, W. Y Belleville .. .. A Times--2.17%, 2.19%, Entric- | mated at twelve "THE HAT STORE" Summer Hats The 2.25 Class. Zz In the 2.25 class race, only three heats were necessary fs Silk Line took the first vosition in all three starts. Second position was split with Jimmy Forbes, Directum Mur- phy and Fred Patch. There was great Interest and excitement In the 2.25 race and the track fans were brought to their feet more than once. The results were fol- tows: I Silk Line, S. Blewett, Peter. boro Jimmy Forbes, J. T. Payette, Penetang Directum Murphy, T. K. Ni- cholson, Kingston .. .... Fred Patch, R. Aylesworth, Cataraqui .. .. .. .... Cegantle Girl, R. H. Lathan, Deer River .. .... ... Mr. Healey, S. Blewett, Pet- Headquarters for the best Floor Coverings. Prices low. crn oe [Il Newman & Shaw ance To-morrow THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE and Saturday . i pia There will be old- §j| ---- time bargains in Summer Hats for Old Boys, Old Girls and Everybody, at this ting drink A bubbling ga of Andrews Liver Salt is an exhilarating drink--it seems to wash away that early morning staleness and leaves body and mind alike freshened and invigorated for the day's work. Just a glass of water and a spoon- Andrews wher ia pleasant drink of CS ------------ --. -- ------------ go -- ~~ ---- Real Estate Three New Semi- Bungalows Many citizens told of the few min- utes sleep that they had. Many who did not go to bed until about one o'clock, and there were many of .{ these this week, on account of 'so many visitors, were roused by the storm shortly after they got to sleep. Many sat up during the night Clearing Sale of Summer Millinery Parisian Shop 822 BROCK STREET oY a N OL 8 5dr. ndrews LIVER SALT Scott & Turner, Lid. P Newcastle-apon. The W. G. M. Shepherd Co. Lid. Montreal Agents General for Caneda 4 ox. tin, 35¢,; 8 ou. tin, 60¢. "MATTRESSES Tyve, Bag. for 3-25 When On 20 Payment Life Policies is paying this year at the option of the policyholder the follow ing total cash values per $1,000 of insurance on policies Age 21 ............8 720.57 785.45 88 ... i... ONOSE 40... \... vv. 2048.04 MB ivranasnnnss 1148.01 a1 1202.07 i Ren Ars sdaar eae + fesse c ana housecleaning have your Mattresses cleaned and re- modelled. Go to Hughes' when you want a new one at low price. W. H. HUGHES, - 403 PRINCESS STREET 'Phone 2180.J. a -------- FoNEY Pure Clover (5s) ...... 67c erboro * .... 5 @r 'Times--2.15%, 2.14%, 2.14%. The officials were: C. B. Fletcher, Syracuse, N.Y., starter; M. S. Grace, Ottawa, W J. Gibson and H. Camp- bell; Gananoque, judges; and BE. J, Metcalfe, timers; Veale, clerk of the course George At the Cricket Field. The softball game scheduled for Wednesday evening between the Y.M.C.A. girls and the Gananoque Garnocks, was about the best game seen here this season, the Y.M.C.A. girls defeating the visitors by the close score of 12-11 before the larg- est crowd out for a softball game this season. » The heavy batting of the loeal team was responsible for the win, and they secured hits when they were needed. This was the sixth game that these two teams have played this season, each team having won its home game." A sudden-death game will be played next week to decide li the better team. The "Y" girls will get in heavy practice. before that time. The teams were: Y.M.C.A.--Misses Phillips, Davies, }| D. Allen, Truesdell, Sinclair, Horne, Powell, M.~Allen, Cunningham, Wil- son, Angrove, Hall. Garnocks--Misses Edgelly, Nut- | tal, Sinclair, Lasha, Nalon, Connor, Miranda, Gilbert, Whalley. Umpires--Compeau at the plate and Boyle on the bases. ' The Band Concert. , . From seven-thirty until al niné o'clock the PJ¥.0.R. band a concert in 'Park, being a large number out to he Several E03 f i i 8 store to-morrow and Saturday. Ald. Reid || Celebrate the rest of this wonderful week with a clean, fresh, new Hat. FOR LADIES ANY SUMMER HAT $1.95 and $2.95 FOR CHILDREN Scores of Straws for Boys and Girls, mostly 25¢. to $1.50 FOR MEN ANY STRAW HAT / $1.00 and $1.50 § 1 the roof. Fuses were burned out and two hundred dollars being for the contents. There was no insurance. The firemen pulled. down the 're- mains of the building. C. J. Graham Hard Hit. | Many citizens found their cellars flooded and some people living oun Upper Earl street suffered consider- {| ably through water coming through the power was off in many houses. { The house of Reeve C. J. Graham, on the York Road, was flooded and { was completely minus electricity on | Thursday morning. Other similar cases have been reported all over the city. Many people awakening Thurs- day morning found things in a peciiliar condition. One well known resident of Earl stréet went down in { the basément to get a bottle of milk but much to his surprisé, found it submerged in water. The following towns in the vic- fnity have reported no damage: Wolfe Island, Odessa, Cataraqui, Westbrooke, Collin's Bay and Shar- bot Lake. Fair Grounds Flooded. The Fair Grounds presented a sorry spectacle on Thursday morn- ing and the infield dnd outfield of the ball field looked like a little lake. It was seen early that it would be impossible to hold the races scheduled and some of the horses, were being taken out at seven o'-| clock and being shipped back to | their homes. Later in the morning the horse races and ball game scheduled were called off. watching the storm, being unable to sink into slumber. Streets Were Washed. The storm had one redeeming fea- ture about it, in that it cleaned down the pavements. Following the heavy rush of traffic during the week, the parades, ete, the paved streets were in a dirty condition and got it. Anderson Bros. Flooded. Anderson Bros. store at the corn- er of Division and Princess streets came in for a nice drubbing during there was about two feet of water ing made. Mahood's store also got its share of the water. A Fine Display Of Union Jacks Old Boys' Reunion Decoration Committee Indebted to Mrs. Egerton Vanluven. Thousands of people have com- mented upon the fine display of Union Jacks that adorn the business needed a good washing down. They |i : | $4,500 -- Earl Street, Bick the storm and it was found that if in the cellar upon investigation be- |} $3,700--Brock Street, 8 rooms, hardwood floors, furnace, elec tric light, three plece bath, good yard and private drives way. $3,800-~Frame Bungalow, 5 rooms, all conveniences, fur nace, electric light, good yard, Bungalow; 6 rooms, fireplace, furnace, electric light, 8- piece bath. Easy terms if desired. Building lots. Money to loan oa eity pro perty. Fire Insurance. Houses for rent. v E. W. Mullin * Cor. Johnson and Division Sts, Phone 588, 539-w and 530-J. -- a , streets for the occasion. These flag] will be retained by the owners will be available for. decoration any future time and at short notd i streets of Kingston. specially have they been admired by visitors and tourists, who declare that no- where else have they witnessed such a multitude of flags. These flags were placed with the merchants and others by the Municipal Chapter of the Daughters of the Empire.