scsi isi T---- SUMMER PRICES ON Foxes In Colors Red, Pointed, Robin Brown, Silver, Ha- vana, Taupe, Amber, White, Platinum and . Black. Beautiful, fine, prime, fluffy skins. JOHN McKAY, Limited . THE FUR HOUSE | 140-157 BROCK STREET, KINGSTON, ONT. We now have on hand a complete assortment : of the well-known Melba Toiletries Branigan's Drug im Phone 18 a A -- a = I "SPECIAL SALE OF SIMMONS BEDS SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES Beds--Walnut Finish--2"" posts. vane .-$8.50, $10.50 to $25.00 Springs .............. $5.00 to $12.00 Mattresses ............ $8.50 to $30.00 - ROBT. J. REID Ambulance. Funeral Service. "Phone 577. At urd --a Butter Ihr rrr dbbodt A Finest Creamery, Ib. -- 9 I Belleville Whey Butter, 1b. 88c. 'who should do Quality Peko Blend Tea, Ib, 62c. FINNAN HADDIE Large tins , ... De, 8 for 28¢, ~ CORN, PEAS mt ---- i --------- a -------------------- 3 isi [HELD UP THE BY-LAW FOR THE ASSESSMENT | Amendment Objecting to First Reading Sustained by Vote of 9 to 8. Councillor Melville Drew created quite a stir at the Wednesday after- noon session of the Frontenac County Council, when the by-law for the equalization of the assessment was brought up for its first reading. He stated he did mot/approve of the assessment as it was presented, claiming that some of the townships had not begn assessed as they should be. Councillor Drew wound up his remarks by moving in Tmenament, that the by-law be not ead a first time, and called for the "'yeas" and the "nays," stating that he wished to place the members on record. His amendment was carried by a vote of 9 to 8, as follows: Yeas -- Councillors hicGreggor, Barr, Flake, Garragh, Cronk, Gra- ham, Aylesworth, Drew, Shanks--9. Nays--Councillors Pringle, Sills, Stinchcombe, Sibbit, Freeman, Ken- nedy, Jamieson, Spankie--S8. Councillor Drew pointed out that there had been improvemefits in cer- taip townships and that these town- ships had not been assessed accord- ingly. He did not consider this at | all fair, General Hospital Grant. A deputation from the Board of Governors of the Kingston General Hospital waited on the council, in support of their request for an in- erease in the grant to the hospital from $3,000 to $4,000 for indigent patients. The deputation consisted of Mr. H. C. Nickle, chairman of the board, Mr. J. M. Campbell, and Mr. Fraser Armstrong, the superfntend- ent. Mr. Nickle spoke of the improved service the General Hospital is giv- ing with the clinical building, and also pointed out that the number of patients from .the county of Fronte- nac had increaséd. On the basis of $1.50 per day for patients, the hos- pital could collect $6,000 per year. Mr. Nickle also pointed out that the cost of operating the hospital had been increased dn the last six years. Mr. Nickle also gave figures to show the large amount of produce used at the hospital and purchased in Frontenac county, showing the money that was distributed in the county, Over sixty per cent. of the products used at the hospital were purchased in this county. The hos- pital was giving good service, and the management felt that it was not asking too much in the request for an increase in grant, Mr. Campbell referred to the work being carried on at the hospital, as "practical Christianity," and asked the members to give the matter of an increase In grant careful consider- ation. ; : Mr. Armstrong went into details regarding the work carried on at the hospitals, and answered questions put to him by the members, present- ing the case of the hospital in a most able manner, Councillor mieson stated that the request fr the hospital was worthy of consideration. Mr. Armstrong promised to give the council additional informatfon regarding patients treated from the county and a"round table discussion | was arranged for on Thursday after- noon. The request for the increased grant will afterwards be dealt with by the finance committee. en Grant for the Fair, Children's Aid Society for Kingston and Frontenae¢, was present, and in- troduced Ald. Kidd to the members. Bishopric Nominees ! DEAN CARLISLE, MONTREAL One of the leading candidates In the first vote of the Synod CANON WwW, F. FITZGERALD Rector of St. Pauls, Kingston, who received support for the position of Bishop. Has the Vacation Spirit Got You Yet? Pretty soon now, the old vagabond spirit that has been asleep in your mind all winter will awake and stretch and slip into high gear. Once again you will long for the peace of the forest, the swish of the paddle, the song of the reel and the star- specked, sapphire skies of the north- land, Experience this year a real gypsy existence in the cool, green vastness of Algonquin Park. Enjoy a real holi- day in its virgin forests, its sparkling lakes and Ww ! . Here you can fish and paddle to your heart's content, tramping the forest trails, climbing the wooded hills, exploring islands, , swimming, loafing and dreaming and learning to know and understand the wild things of the forest. $d You will return. bronzed like an Indian--musclés hard, nerves calm and eyes sparkling like the Northern waters you leave behind, with a leg- fon of happy memoirs to brighten the months ahead. For full information, literature, ete, apply City Office, Canadian Na- tional Railway, corner Johnston and Ontario Streets, Kingston, Ont. phones 99 or 2837, DESERONTO Mr. Thomas Doyle, the president, R. J. Bushell, the manager, and J. L. ¥. Sproule, of the board of manage- ment, of the Kingston Industrial Fair, appeared before the council, and asked for a grant to help the as- sociation. Mr. Doyle pointed out that the fair had a deficit of $4,000, as a result of the inclement weather last fall, and that the board was greatly in need of help to "carry on" the exhibition this year. Mr. Sproulé referred to the work the fair was varrying om in the in- terasts of agriculture. Deseronto, June 3.---An interest- ing event took place at the home of Mr. Andrew Brant, Marysville Road, on Monday evening, when seventy- five of Miss Rema Brant's friends gathered to honor her with a mis- cellaneous shower prior to her im- pending marriage to Mr. Nathaniel Sero of Oshawa, which will take THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG Friday Is Bargain Day at Shaw's PILLOW CASES, 25c 25 dozen, good, strong, Cotton Pillow Cases with hemmed or hemstitched ends. Sizes 40 and 42. Onsale ... ... Friday 25¢. each 39c LINEN TOWELS, 25c 15 dozen, good, large size Linen Huck Hand Towels, ready for use. Regular 39. line. Onsale................ Friday 25¢. each LINEN GLASS TOWELS, 5 for $1.00 10 dozen, pure Linen Glass Towels--White with Red bor- ders, hemmed ready for use and with Tape Hangers. Regular 25¢. line. Onsale . . in all sizes vev....... Friday, 5 for $1.00 LINOLEUM REMNANTS, 75¢c. SQ. YD. 50 remnants of Linoleums of regular 95c. and $1.10 quality; must be sold to make room for new stock. All on sale Friday ... 75¢c. sq. yard FLOOR OILCLOTH REMNANTS, 49¢. SQ. YD. Remnants of Floor Oilcloth in 1 and 2 yard widths; best quality and regular 55c. Onsale .................. Friday 49c. sq. yard ID. A. SHAW, Limited THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE KINGSTON'S CARPET WAREHOUSE -- o h | Summertime Hats INSPECTION INVITED. Parisian Shop 822 BROCK STREET STORES 10 CLOSE * HALF WEDNESDAYS In the Village of Sydenham-- A Young Lady Very Hii . in Toronto. -- Sydenham, June 1.--The annual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was heid on Wed- nesday, May 26th, at the home of Mrs. BE. Brawley, Sydenham, with the president, Mrs. Brawley, in the chalr. Great interest was shown for the carrying on of the work for $he coming year. All reports showed progress during the past yedr and arrangements were male Yor attend- ing the convention to be field In Kingston in June. The following of- ficers were re-elected: President, Mrs. B. Brawley; first vice-president, Mrs. D. Walker; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Willlam Rutledge; secre- tary, Mrs. C. Jackson; treasurer, Mrs. 'W. Harker; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. A, Thompson. : New cars seem to be the leading surprises of the village. Charles Sigs- worth is now driving s Chevrolet conch; Willlam Conlin, stage driver, is the owner of a new McLaughlin. Buick sedan and Mr. Pringle has a new Overland-Six. Mr. Maybee, hardware merchant, here, has taken the late D. W. Lake's place as secretary-treasurer of the board of for Sydenham pub- schools. C. McKnight the appointment of for some time, was found dead in the tent in which he was resting on Sun- day morning. His mother had visit- ed him during the morning and found him all right, Later in the morning he was Tound to have pass- ber of the local Oddfellows Lodge, the members of which were well re- presented at the funeral. Their part of the service being led by David Clow and W. E. Summers. « The fun- eral took place on Tuesday, June 1st. The mourners and friends crowded the Mallorytown United church. The service was conducted by the Rev. Willlamt Wells of Brockville, a form- er pastor, the Rev, Alfred Bishop, of Escott, and the Rev. R. Calvert, the 90:12, "So teach us to number our unto wisdom." This well known young man leaves a wife and two small children; one brothér, William, Miss Mary Avery, of Estevan, Man., is visiting at Be father, Mr. Alvin Avery. She has recently returned from an extended tour in the old world, visiting Eng- land, Belgium, France, Italy and North Africa, A number of friends dropped In on Monday night and were very agreaably entertained in viewing her large collection of splen- did views and souvenirs. She return- ed to' n on Tuesday morning. Martin Guild is seriously ill in the General Hospital at Brockville. Mrs. Guild Is also very ill. Bert Nolan, in Brockville, is also making a good recovery. Belleville Girls' Title. At least one championship Will repose in Belleville this season, and it lay with the girls' softball team to do the trick. The high school girls defélited Stirling 22-11 in a Hastings County Softball Lesgue game, and, as Tweed was defeated by Madoc in the last innings the Belleville girls is the championship without a play days that we may apply our hearts and the father and mother at home. || home of her | ed peacefully away. He was a mem- |} latter preaching from the text, Psalm i