1 wriotous with laughter -- de- lightful with romance. -- Efteers, Bre. Satur. 1 a EE n Top Buggy. never hed lt 4s new, rugs, 2 tiorss fy Sh Pins Sot of tings plec- 8, x ofl heater, 2 awn- kitthen utensils, glassware, etc. MURRAY, Auctioneer. ~----. REX Jax1 {Phone 64-17%: A New Beaty Parr MISS LOUISE AT rt Any Place in the Oity AMUSEMENTS What the Press Agents Say About Coming Attractions DRAMA OF THRILLS AND ern action drama, well mixed with comedy, yields a "strike" of rich ore in. "The Wild Bull's Lair," Fred | | Thomson's production which opens to-day at the Capital Theatre. larity in the last year, is at his best in the role Dan Allen, a fearless mystery of "The Wild Bull's Lair" and who is the only rancher im- mune to the supposedly supernatural which is at work on the summit. Silver King, his wonderful horse, stuff with his usual intelligence and spirit. © Although Thomson and his horse naturally stand out at the ed admirably, and the direction of the picture is fine. "Take films" to Gibson's. The marriage was quietly solem- nized at 8t. James Church, Perth, on May 4th, of Miss Eady Johnstdhn, daughter of Mrs. B. Johnston, Spencerville and Edward Taylor, scn of Mr. and Mrs. Bathurst. Elder's arg now manufacturing all popular flavors. J. J. Johnston, Delora, aged thirty-nine years died in his sleep last Saturday. "Woodbury Creams," at Gibson's, He who sits down and longs for wealth will be a long time getting it. ©or The members of all branches of the 1L.0.0.F. ave cordially invited to a recep- tion to be held In honor of BROW. BE. ROSS, M.D, GRAND MASTER, to be held in the ODD FELLOWS TEMPLE on FRIDAY EVENING, May 21st, at 8 o'clock. K. N. MeCULLAGH, Chatrman. B. J. GILBERT, Secretary. The One Hundred 4 and Seventh Ass) ersary Service of the Ind - Sor of 04a Fellows will be held at St. Paul's church on Sunday, May 23rd, at 11 a.m, Members are requested to meet at the new Odd Fellows' Temple at 10 NV isiting members are cordially invite ed to join with us. D. H. JOHNSTON, See. to Anniversary Committee. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to visit the Odd Fellows' emple, f Ki and William Fi The viflees of the Odd Fellows' lef A ia the lodge BUS FOR OATARAQUI 1 OEMETERY 9 commence Sunday, April th, leaving at 2 p.m, ] ily n other rooms will be open for inspection Sunday Afternoon, May 28rd, and Mon- day aftermoon, May 24th. \ Court of Revision Township of Portland NOTICE is hereby given that a Court of Revision of the Assesssment Roll of Township of Portland, for year 1926, will be held in the Town- ship Hall, Harrowsmith, MONDAY, MAY 31st, 1926, beginning at the hour of 10 o'clock, A.M, to hear and determine appeals against said Roll. Dated at Harrowsmith, this 17th day of May, 1926. THOS. A. KERR, Clerk, NOW IS THE TIME. to have those extra lights installed, The f cost is moderate. We have the best me- ~~ chanics in the city. LET US PROVE IT | See our: window for Specials. TELEPHONE 441, COMEDY AT CAPITOL A hitherto untapped vein of west- | The western star, who has enjoy- 'ed a meteoric rise to great popu- cattleman who eventually solves the has an excellent part, and struts his head of the cast, all the roles are fill- | THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG SPORT a ------------ - | | PRINTERS ARE- OUT. {| Withdrawn From Kingston Soft- | ball League This Afternoon. { The Printers' team of the King- | ston Softball League was withdrawn | on Thursday afternoon and will not { ake part in further games, if was | decided this afternoon. There has | been considerable trouble in keeping { the team together and arranging | other details for the team to stay in _ | | WEDDINGS. - J» proas { Keefer--iGray. A pretty wedding took place Wed- |i | |nesday, May 19th, in the United { Church, Norwood, Ont., when Mil- {dred, younger daughter of | Gray, Norwood, formerly of Sharbot | Lake, Ont., and the late Robert Hus- | ton Gray, was united in marriage to | Mr. I. Harland Keefer, oniy son of | | Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Keefer, Norwood. | | The front of the church was bank-. | ed with ferns, geraniums, tulips, hy: | | some bride was given in marriage by | fue League, but as the interest was |Acinths and white lilles. The win-| not there, it was decided to quit al- { together: { KITCHENER SUBSCRIBES TO QUEEN'S ENDOWMENT 'Dr., Bruce Taylor Says Uni- | versities Should Be State Institutions. Kitchener, May 20.-- At the meet- ing here last night in the crystal room of the Walper Hotel of the K. | W. Queen's - Alumni Association, } $1,500 was subscribed to the Queen's | endowment. | The meeting was addressed by the campaign organizer, Mr. Stalford, of R. Taylor, Kingston, and Dr. R. Bruce Taylor. | pastel | D.D.,, L.D., principal of Queen's | University. The meeting was presid- | ed over by Lieut.-Col. W. M. O. | Lochead, M.A. In his address, Dr. | Taylor emphasized the resources, the | growth of Queen's and the promin- ent part it plays in the educational life of Canada. , Dr. Bruce Taylor addressed the regular luncheon meeting of the Kitchemer-Waterloo Men's University Club at the Walper Hbtel yesterday. | In speaking of the difficulties con. fronted by universities of Canada, he declared the reason was not dune to extravagant administration, but [ because the advancement of educa- tion necessitates tremendous im- | provements to laboratories and | other departments, while the fees of | students had not increased pro- | portionately. He said the time had consider universities as State stitutions, and give them the support as is being received by the primary and secondary schools. ------------------ | OBITUARY | Mrs. John Murphy. The death occurred in the city on Wednesday of Johanna Hayes, "wife of John Murphy. She was a Rey Catholic in religion. The funer will take place from the residence and [Of her brother, Richard Hayes, 61 Elm street, on Friday morning to St Mary's cathedral, wijere a solemn re- quiem mass will be sung at nine o'- clock. Anson Yeoman. Anson Yeoman, aged thirty-three years, died at the Mowat Memorial Hospital on Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Deceased formerly resided at Newburgh, but since com- ing to Kingston had lived at 364 Johnson street. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon to Catara- qui cemetery. |QASOLINE EXPLODED IN A MOTOR BOAT Firemen Called to Extinguish Blaze--Young Merchant Slightly Burned. On Wednesday evening a young business man was putting in a little time working on his motor boat tied up at the Water Works wharf. In- cldentally he lit a match for the purpose of investigating if there was : any gas in the tank or not. There was. Flames burst out in short order and a hasty call was put in for the firemen, who arrived on the scene in fig time and as a result the dam- age to the motor boat was not | heavy. In the meantime the y g man must grow a new set of eye- | brows and replace some scorched hair as a result of his investigation. NO ENTHUSIASM FOR STRIKE. on British Trouble. "The amazing thing has been the calm 'unexcitement' with which they have all taken the matter. * There is no enthusiasm for the strike, no mat- ter what the papers say," writes Miss Charlotte. Whitton from London, England, to a friend regarding the conditions early this month when the general strike was on in the Old Country. . Miss Whitton and her friend, Miss Margaret Grier, were held up London on their way home from Geneva, where Miss Whitton was same | | her cousin, Mr. J. Edgar Edwi. of | Perth, 'while her sister, Miss R., { Pear] Gray. R.N., of Peterborough, | {acted as bridesmaid. The bridal | party entered the church © the' {strains of Lohengrin's bridal Chorus | | from the organ played by Miss Reba | | Squire, B.A., of Toronto. The bride | | was attired in a French gown of golden georgette with Swiss embroi- | dered trimmings and wore an im-/ ported picture hat of mohair and georgette to match. She carried a | shower bouquet of ophelia roses and | [lilies of the valley. Her only orna-! {ment was the gift of the groom, 4 | white gold bar pin with diamond set: | ting. The bridesmaid wore a dainty | shades and a {match and carried a bouquet of | { Richmond roses. She also wore the | | gift of the groom, a sapphire birth- | [stone ring in 'white gold. Mr. Car-| [map G. Knox acted'as groomsman. | After the ceremony a reception, | followed by a recherche luficheon { was held at "Lilac Bloom" the home |of the bride's mother, Mrs. Gray re- (ceived her guests attractively gown- {ed in navy georgette over flowered | crepe and large black tulle hat and | | Wore a corsage bouquet of -Ameri-| | can beauty rpses. The house was at | | tractively decorated with spring flow | [ers, and daffodils graced each of the little tea tables. Followihg the toasts, the happy couple left on a| | motor trip to Western Ontario, the | bride travelling in a smart ensemble | dress of Brittany blue crepe, blonde pr --- {| a lcoat and hat, with shoes and stock- A A AA. a come when the Governm 5 ri i Y RMest should igs to match. Many handsome gifts | Ville to inspect the cadets of the Col- were received from local and distant friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Keefer will be at home after July 1st at their residence, Rikge straet, Norwood. COLLIN'S BAY PRESENTATION Harold Clarke's Pavilion to Open the 24th of May, Collin's Ba¥, May 20--A social evening was held in the. Sunday school room of the United Church on Friday evening last, when a pre- sentation was made to Mrs. William Blackley and Mrs. 8. MeDonald in appreciation of their services ren- dered in this Sunday school as tea- chers and official for many years. A, E. Powley, superintendent of the Sunday school, made the presenta- tion and the recipients expressed their thanks in a few well chosen words. The short programms and refreshments provided by the mem- bers of the Sunday school were ap- preciated by all present. Miss Miller and scholars of Col lin's Bay Public school observed Arbor Day in the usual way afd the school grounds are in a very good condition, Miss Miller spent the week-end with her parents. on Amhers( Island. Miss Mary McKay has. returned to her home here after spending the winter in Picton. Harold Clark is making ex'ensive improvements on his pavilion, which he intends opening the 24th of this month. It is hoped that he will have a successful season. The Ladies' Aid of this place in- tend holding a quilting in the base- ment of the United Church on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Halliday and his mother have returned from spending their vaca- tion at Toronto and other western points, The residents of Collin's Bay are busy in their gardens, whick are much admirtd by the many summer visitors. ------ ei CONTRACTS AWARDED. For Construction Work on Randolph Hotel. The tender for the comstruction work of the New Randolph Hotel has been let to Mr. Michael Sulli- van and the tender for the plumb- ing. heating, sheet metal work, ventllation, ete., has bgen let to Graves Bros., plumbing and heat- ing contractors of Kingston. x The work of demolishing the buildings, which at present occupy the site of the mew hotel, is pro- pressing, but ome tenant has not yet New vacated the premises and this is da. laying the work slightly. Mr. Suili- van is ready to go ahead with ex- cavation immediately the ground is cleared ; Tenders for the electrical! work/ and for the steel construction work are to be called for very shortly, HILL THE MOVER LONG DISTANCE MOVING 2" tutetn We do not jeopardize service by cutting prices. Our greater facility, plus long insures you the best service at th t. trained ability WANTED--LOADS FROM-- | PHONES: REGENT 8660-1-2 frock of blue georgette trimmed with | f large hat tol} FIREPROOF WAREHOUSES 19-23 VINE STREET, HAMILTON, ONTARIO. © most moderate cos! WANTED--LOADS TO-- DUNKIRK, N.Y. BOSTON, MASS. (2 loads) ... DBURY HILL THE MOV we Sena ey - May 27 -+ June 3 ER HEARD ON THE STREET Local Briefs Qathered by Re- porters--What the Merche ants Are Offering. "Phone 220, Gibson's Drugs. Judge Lavell is holding Division Court to-day at Bath. You get the most for your money in Fireworks at Elder's. Moffat gas range demonstration at Abramsky's all this week. It is expected that the courts at Queen's will be ready a short time: "Phone 220,' Gibson's Drugs. Capt. Heron has gone to Brock- tennis in legiate Institute. William Swaine, plano tuner. Orders received at 100 Clergy street west, 'phone 564w. Phone 2876 'foy SMILE have case delivered to your home. The cooler weather to-day brought out the spring and fall coats that had been put away. "Harriet Hubbard Ayer" creams and' powders, at Gibson's. Mothers' Council tea and cake sale Friday and Saturday at Joseph Abramsky & Sons, Ltd., 3-5.30 p.m. Mrs. A. L. Davidson of Trenton has returned to her home after spending the past couple of days in Kingston. Did you see the display of fire- works at Elder's Cigar Store. Some of the softball teams are contemplating making arrangements for exhibition games with outside team withis the next few weeks. "You will need these on the holi- day" Kodak Films, Page and Shaw Sweets, Marshmallows, Ice Cream Bricks, Gibson's Drug Store. Beginning May 25th, the steamer Kingston leaves Toronto on her first trip opening the season of 1926 on the Toronto-Rochester-Montreal di-, vision. "Page and Shaw Sweets," son's. A group of Queen's graduates, un- der the name of "Collegeg Entertain- ers," are to give concerts during the vacation. The company is at Napa- nee on Friday night. There was a stream of cars going to Ganatdoque this afternoon, carry- ing Kingston ladies to the bridge and mah jongg at the Gananoque Inn. Mr. William Ward, a former com- mercial teacher in the Kingston Col- legiate Institute, is to be the new principal of the Central High School of Commerce, Toronto. a Gib- W. E. D. Stokes Dies. New York, May 20.--W. BE. D, Stokes died in his home here yester- day morning. Mr. Stokes, wealthy realty operator and financier, was long in the public eye because of the sensational livorce brought against him by his wife, Helen Elwood Stokes. He was 73 years old. Drops Dead at Windsor, Windsor, May 20---Gordon Philip, secretary of the Border Chamber of Commerce, dropped dead in his of- tice shortly before noon today. He was formerly secretary 'of the Lon- don Chamber of Commerce, coming to the border a little ower a year ago. PRODUCE MARKETS a STOCK MARKETS | LIVE STOCK MARKETS Toronto. Toronto, May 18---Cattle --Export steers, choice $7.66 to $8.15; do. heifers, $6.60 to $7.25; do. bulls, $4.50 to $5.50; choice, store, dehorn- ed, $6.50 to $7.35; butchers, choice, $7.26 to $7.60; do. heifers, $6.50 to 7.25; do. medium, $6 to $5.75; do. common, $4.50 to $5; baby beeves, $8 to $9.50; cows, fat, choice, $5.50 to $6.50; do. medium, $4 to $4.50; do. canners and cutters, $3.50 to $3; bulls, butcher, choice, $5 to $5.75; do. medium, $3 to $4; feeding steers, choice, $6 to $7; stockers, good, $5.- 50; to $6; calves, choice, $11 to $12; springers, choice, $80 to $100; milk- ers, choice, $75 to $90; spring lambs $13 to $14; wool lambs, $14 to $15; do. heavy, $11 to $12; buck lambs, $10 to $11; sheep, light, $8 to $9; sheep, heavy, $4.50 to $5; sheep, yearlings, $10 to $11; hogs, f.0.b. $13.25; do. off cars, $14.25; Select bacon, off cars, $2.71 premium per head. Montreal, Montreal, May 18--~Cattle, butcher steers, good, $7.25 to $7.60; medium $6.50 to $7; common, $5.75 to $6.- 25; butcher heifers, good, $6.50 to $7.50; medium, $5.25 to $6.25; com- mon, $4.50 to $5.50; butcher cows, good, $5.25 tp $5.75; medium, $3.75 to $5; canners, $2.26 to $2.50; cut- ters, $2.75 to $3.60; butcher bulls, good, $5.25 to $5.65; commor, $4 to $5. Good veal, $7.50 to $9; med- fum, $6 to $7; common, $5 to $6. Ewes, $6 to $8. Hogs were scarce and prices advanced sharply. The ruling price was $15.25. Some poorer quality hogs were sold for $15, and sows brought $11.76 to $12. Buffalo, East Buffalo, N.Y., May 18--Cat- tle, shipping steers $8 to $9; butch- ers, $6.26 to $9; yearlings, 39 to $10; heifers, $6 to $8.50; f&ir to choice cows, $4.60 to $7.50; canners and cutters, $2.50 to $4.50; bulls, §4 to $7.76; fresh cows and spring- ers, $40 to $120. Calves--choice, $12.50 to $13; fair to good, $10.50 to $12; culls, $6 to $10; heavy, $6 to $8; grassers, $4 to $6. Hogs heavy $13.78 to $14.25; mixed, $14.25 to $14.50; mediums, $14.50 to $15; light yorkers, $15.25 to $16.50; pigs, $15.50; roughs, $11.75 to $12; stags $7 to $9.50. Sheep and lamTs---lambs $9 to $14.75; yearlings, $9 to $1: wethers, $8.50 to $9; ewes, $8 to $8.50; mixed sheep, $3 to $8. a * , Chicago, Chicago, May 18---Cattle, best heavy steers, $10.25; yearlings, $10.- 15; mixed steers and heifers, $10; bulk, $8.75 to $10; heavy beolognas, $6.60 to $6.75; competition between big killers boosting market; largely $10.50 to $12; outsiders, $12 to $12.50 largely. Hogs, bulk 240 to 326 pound butchers, $13.26 to $13.- 90; better, 200 to 225 pound weights $14 to $14.25; good to choice, 180 pound down, largely. $14.40 to $14.- 65; top, $14.60; bulk packing sows, $12.50 to $12.75; majority sorted killing pigs, $14.60. Shippers took 8,000; estimated holdover, 8,000, Sheep, best clippers $15.29; sov- eral loads to packers, $15.15; bulk, $14.25 to $15; California springers, $16 to $16.75; average 65 to 75 pounds. Sheep steady; mostly clipped ewes, $7 10 $7.75. (Reported by Johnston & Ward, corner King and Clarence Streets, members of the Montreal and Toronto Stoek Excharges). New York, May 20, 1.30 p.m. Amer. Loco. ABROT, Cll. + sos 00v000g0saeis Baldwin Loco. B. & O. ae California Pete. C.P.R. ........ .s Chrysler General Motors Hudson Motors Inter. Comb: Eng. Inter. Nickle Mack Truck Marland Oil N. Y. C. Northern Pacific Pan. Amer. Pete. "'B" Pierce Arrow Plerce Pete. Sou. Railway Sinclair Oil Standard Oil of N. J Studebaker Texas Oil Union Pacific U. 8. Rubber U. 8. Steel White Motors Woolworth Abitibi Power .... Asbestos Com .. Asbestos Pfd. ... Bell Telephon Brazil .... Brompton .... B.C. Fah ... ..,. Can. Cement Com. ..$., .... Can. Cement Ptd. .... .... 118% Dom. Bridge Dom. Textile Hollinger : Ind. Alcohol ... Laurentide .... Mackay .... .... Montreal Power ht National Breweries Com. National Breweries Ptd. Ogilvie vids wah Ottawa Power raed. Ont. Steel Products ... Penmans' ' Price Bros. ' Quebec Power Spanish River Com. . Spanish River Fra . Smelters .... Shawinigan .... .... Steel of Canada .... Twin City .... ... Winnipeg .... .... Storm Causes Three Deaths, Chicago, Ills., May 20.--The first severe wind and rain storm in the middle west season centred its wrath on portions of Illinois and In- diana, yesterday, bringing death to three persons, one an aviator, and Sausing damage estimated at $500, ------e---- Edward Friend, Tillsonburg, nine years old, while riding a wheel With & chum on the handlebars, ran head first into an auto, and was fatally injured. Mothers' Counéll tea and cake sals Friday and Saturday at Joseph Abramsky & Sons, Ltd., 3-5.30 p.m.