3 IR. EDWARDS' SPEECH: IN THE COMMONS LT Forke and Motherwell --His View on the Aus- > tralian Treaty. Ottawa, Feb. 17--In the debate yesterday on the Sutherland amend- ment, HonyJ. W, Edwards (Conser- vative-Frontenac-Addington) expres- sed his intention of supporting the smendmeant as a protest against the action of two members in the House, {ten a letter om January 7th address- | Government, and in opposition to the "acquiescence of the Government in ese demands." The action of the Gyvernment in agreeing to the de- mands of the Labor members in question is submersive of principles of responsible Government. The way "in which the Government had ac- qujesed to the wishes of thesé two members illustrated the : "pitiable weakness" of the administration, and presented also the "'pitiable spec- \gacle of influencing members of oth- er groups to get their support in or- der that they might carry on." The member for Winnipeg North Centre (J. 8. Woodsworth) had writ- who had presented demands on the | ed to the Prime Minister, Mr. Meigh- | Am. X VITAMINES IN CLARK'S BEANS 4 precioys Vitarsines which entists say are 80 necessary, re plentiful in Clark's Pork & Beans. We are told that the 'cooking in sealed cans; not only preserves all the nutrition of both pork and beans, but also conserves the vitamines. «CLARK'S €rork & BEANS have popularised this nutritious and delicious dish in Canada-- and are frequently served in valmost every home--Few dishes \ more economical and so . | noose around the Dr. Hickey' edy Relief Quickly banishes the troublesome cold or cough. 25c. and 50c. | L, T. Best PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST iin this political vaudeville was the ¥Bateman's Real Estate en, and Mr. Forke, ledders of the | three major groups in the House, | asking for their attitude in respect | to unemployment and old age pen- | sions... On the following day, Mr.| Woodsworth had delivered a speech | in the House in which he had prac- tically said that the Government had | "better come across and favor. the demands." Mr, Woodsworth had also intimated then that his "little | group" was in. a position to say | which of the two sides, C>nserva-| tives of Liberals, would be permit- | ted to carry on the affairs of the | country. - Had Been No Bidding. In the reply made by the Conser- vative leader there had been no hid- ding, but there had been a later in- terview with the Prime Minister. in which the Labor members hac press-- ed further demands for amendments to the Naturalization Act and the Criminal Code, It was the old rtory of 'Robin Hood holding up the rich and distributing to the necdy. The method employed wonld hava put a neck of Robin Hood. It was "'submersive of the very first principles of respofisible government." Dr. Bdward compared Mr. Forke to Concinnatus, who had been taken from the plough to become the dic- tator of Rome with the help of the Roman legions, Even so, Mr. Forke, with the help of the legions om the ofher side of the Hous». mighr be able to perform aéts of greater influ- ence than Coneinnatus, It was a two-ring political circus, with Forke as ring master, and the central actor Minister of Agriculture. " Why should the Canadian dairy interests be forced to sell their pro- ducts in Great Britain while the very same articles from Australia could find a market in Canada? Thé pres- ent tariff, continued, Dr. Rdwards, was unfair to the dairy industry and was made more unfair by thé Auns- tralian treaty and the concessions 'granted to New Zealand in Beptem- ber last. 7 In respect to the trade agreement 1 Next to Actual Cash or Bonds DIAMONDS . Form the best collateral of all { with waste fats and GILLETT'S PURE LYE FLAKE 4 yi J] IT SAVES YOU MONEY!' E.W. GILLETT CO.LTD, TORONTO, CAN. a ---- with Australia, somq return in con- cessions had been received. But, was it fair that the interests of the farm- ing class in this country should be sacrificed for the benefit of the pap- er or automobile industries? No reciprocal concessions had 'been re- ceived from New Zealand, however, in return for the privileges granted by the Canadian Government to that country under the order-in-council passed last fall. The Australian treaty was: {ll-adyised and was re- sulting in 'seriou damage to mixed farming in the Dominion, Dr. Ed- wards claimed. » KIWANIANS IN KARNIVAL To Take Place at Harty Arena Early In March, The committees appointed in con- nection with the Kiwanis Ice Karni- val to be held at the Harty Arena early in March are as follows, the first named being chairman: General--Kiwanians Harold Davis, Frank Day, R. Easton Burns, W. J. Crothers, Alf. Fair, Collamer Folger, Dr. R. J. Gardiner, Alan Meiklejohn, H. C. Nickle, George VénHorne.. Decorations --- Kiwanians W. Y, Mills, Fraser Armstrong, W. K. Mac- nee, Jack Mercer, Frank Newman, R. J. Reid. * : Advertising --- Kiwanians Jack D'Bsterre, Bert Booth, Fred Davies, H.C. Nickle, Noble Steacy, Music-- Kiwanians T, A. Kidd, Dr. R. J. Gardiner, Bert Winnett. Tickets--Kiwanians R. E. Burns, Stewart Crawford, Wallie Cusick, R. H. Fair, Frank Hoag, Jack McGall, 'Wa Moore, Harry Sargent, Charles E. Taylor, George VanHorne. Speed and fancy sRating----Kiwan- fans George VanHorne, Bliss Bar- REFUSED T0 PAY FOR | to serve ten days in the county jail. 'magistrate enlarged the case for a HIS MOTHER'S KEEP, PROBS: + Thursday, northenst winds, followed by light snow. Man Was Sent to Jall for Ten Days--Charge Against Brother Enlarged. For refusing to pay $1 per week for the maintenance of his mother, at the Homie for the Aged, a middle- aged man, was on Wednesday morn- ing sentenced by Magistrate Farrell The accused was forty weeks in ar-' rears. His excuse to the magistrate was that he had sickness in the fam- ily, and could not pay, and that he had been out of work. His brother was before the magis- trate on a similar charge, and his case was enlarged for a week, in or- der to give him time to pay up. The accused stated that he was unable to get steady work. He had been em- ployed by the city for four ang, a half months. The evidence offered by the prose- cution showed that he was 108 weeks in arrears in his payments. To his counsel, George Laturney, he stated that he was unable to pay. He had a family of five to keep, which included his wife, two child- ren and his' father-in-law. Counsel | submitted a certificate from a local | doctor, showing that the accused! was not in good health. Questioned by the magistrate, the accused admitted having purchased a house for $900, and stated that he | had $300 to pay on it. He had been | paying $100 each fall on the pro- | perty, also the taxes amounting to | 27, and interest, $13. Some time ago, a young man was before the court, for non-support of his wife and child. An order was is- sued by the court that he should pay $5. per week. For the last five weeks, so it is claimed, the payments have not been met, and as a result he was summoned befdre the court. He said that he had been out of work, and was unable to pay. The week, in order to give him time to secure the money. Seeley's Bay SoclaFivent. A very enjoyable Valentine social was held in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Seeley's Bay, on Monday evening, Feb. 15th, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the United Church. The entertainment began by singing "0 Canada." Among the selections were a solo by Miss Hazel Martin: readings by Miss Beatrice Martin and Miss Lloyd; Master Murray Rhodes gave a recitation entitled "The Lad- fes' Aid;" a mixed quartette was greatly enjoy:d. A pleasing feature of the evening was a geography match in which several of the audi- ence took part. Mr. Doggett and Mr. Rhodes were tlie captains, Mr. Doggett's side being the winners. Contests Were engaged 'Tn and ro freshments were served by the lad- ies. The proceeds which amounted to $20.73, will be used in the work of the Ladies' Aid. A SLOP ibs i wu mi Bl i " a - i = g nm wl 3 me 5 wl Mm wu |i 5 "Tisa versatile season in Millinery with many new types of Hats to choose from. There are some adorable Taffeta models, others of Straw, while still others 'com- promise by combining the two. Isn't it about time to look for that New Spring Bon- net? Have you noticed how dull and old your Winter Hats are beginning to look just now, with the sun higher on the horizon ? ; Our collection is delightfully varied right now, and every model in it is up to the minute and distinctive. Included are many new shapes and all the delightful new shades of Spring. We would also take this opportunity of informing all shoppers that our Mil- linery Section-is NO LONGER under lease to outside parties, but as formerly under our own control and under the 'supervision of Miss McLeod. MAY WE EXPECT YOU » DETACHED BRICK DWELLING -- merchandise, : : 7 rooms, B. and T., electric and gas, H. W. floors, hot air; garden; onl EN. central. . We buy practically all our DIAMONDS unset and in this way obtain both Jin- surpassed quaiey and mum, Reg. Orawford, James McKee, 'Harry Wilder. 3 Seconds Fancy dress--Kiwanians Dr. L. J. Austin, Jim Halliday, L. Lockett, M. Oberndorfter, Kiddie Walsh. Prize--Kiwanlais George Bawden, 'W, J. Crothers, A. Fair, George Mc- 000-Frame, 4 rooms, B. and T., Fine <u $8,000~Frame, 7 rooms, 8 bath, electric light and furnace.' The New - Printed Silks "MCCALL | LRINTED PATTERNS _.have colorsas gay and tex- tures as fine as those of last season. They differ though in the designs that are most fashionable. a Clean, Jack Ponsford, Harry Wilder. -------------------- A FORMER KINGSTONIAN al Noble Steacy, -- Brick, semi-Gotached, rooms, 3 electric : nes dep Jot and Soci ed $7,500Brick, all modern, central. MONEY TO LOAN, CUSTOMS BROKER ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE. 111% BROCK ST., KINGELON Now Leader of a Famous Pipe Band "In New York, Mr. Alexander Stewart, of New York, former pipe major of the Kingston Pipe Band has written to George Rothwell, present pipe major of the Kingston'Band, Mr. Stewart is now leader of the, famous Lovat Pipe and Drum Band of New York, which plays at &71 the large Scotch events in that city. The Lovat Pipe Band, along with Mr, Stewart's troupe of highland dancers will be Present at the mellar Scotch event bie + of the season in New York: They will Sanitary be the chief attraction at the Annual am Concert and Ball in Honor of the 70th Year of the New Yofk Caledo- nia Club, which will be held on March 5th. The programme of the | evening will be broadcast over sta- tion WHAZ New York, and no doubt many of the major's old friends in Kingston will "tune" in on the pro- gramme. The concert will be Beld in Mecca Temple, . The Lovat Pipe Band Fi. also play at a large musical recital to held in the near future in Palm G: ; den, when some of the world's most me will also be broadcast| over station WHAZ, | ; Works like magic on any kind of ~ corn, no matter how old, where it is, how bad it hurts. One touch and the pain goes. Almost unbelievable. Then the corn shrivels up and goes. A scientific way that dancers, walk- ers, actors, doctors and millions use. Beware of imitators. Get the real "GETS-IT" at drug stores. "GETS-IT." Ino.. 191 Guerte St, Toronte. 3 AND DYERS FLT oY Tat 1D Your Inside Painting This Month! Ifyou can get: the inside of your home painted or decorated this month, you will _be free to enjoy the spring weather i in your. car in April. Paint this month. : B-H English Paint colors *'.. ... $1. 50 qt. B-H English Paint, ( oss White, $1.60 qt. UT 50 qt. As small patterns of Flow ers or of geometrical figures, are very good for the coming season. : tyes SERS es eSaboL Sh a The prices too are most reasonable for the quality they offer. ;