3 i MANY IN ATTENDANCE "AT LANSDOWNE FAIR Two Horse Races--The Chief Exhibitors---Baby Show on . Thursday. (By Staff Reporter.) } The wecond day of the Lansdowne {Fair on Wednesday drew a very large crowd. Although the weather was threatening, many from: the vil- lage and the surrounding : country made 'their way to the show grounds for.the purpose of seeing the annual exhibition. The exhibits, which were about as large as last year, were well arranged and were worthy of the prizes awarded. Many of the merchant® of Lans- downe and the surrounding villages take a great interest in their show, | and' have" splefiid displays in the palace. Among those noticed on Wednesday were: A. J. Sly, Haig & Burns, W. P. Bari for J. J. Johnston, Brockville; W. R. Kaiser, 8. C. B, Dixon, Elmer Burns, W. J. Wilson, Delco Light, R. J. Jackson and others, $ The programme n Wednesday consisted of two horfe races, which were keenly contested. The Judg- ig of horses, cattle, poultry, ete. also took place and many took .the opportunity of watching the judges accomplish their work and learn many of the fine points which are taken=in consideration in awarding prizes. a The nail driving contest in front of the grand stand was keenly con- tested by the boys and girls. The stunt was to drive six nails in an elm plank in the shortest time. Gerald Reid, Rockport, was first in 1 minute and 6 seconds, and Clar- ence Root, = Mallorytown, in one second longer. The directors arranged for a pro- gramme to be on the platform Jn front of the grand stand each day of the fair, as well as in the town hall. on Wednesday and Thursday gvening. The different numbers on Wednesday afternoon were fairly well received. There will be a baby show on Thursday afternoon and the prize will be given to the fattest bay 1 1-2 years and under. There is also a prize offered for the lady with the largest family on the grounds on Thursday, The oldest person at the grand stand Thursday will also be given a present. During the afternoon two good horse races were run off. In the 2.30 class Mande E., owned by W. C. Loyst,: Bath No. 2, won first money and the 2.50 class went to Dorothy The races were: 2.80 Class. Maude B., W. C. Loyst, Bath Daisy Patch, George Peck, Lansdowne... . Brino Baron, T. J. Dil- lon, Cardinal 2 Time: 2.29 1-4, 2391-2, 2 2.26714, } -- 2.50 Class, Dorothy H., B. Grant Westport 112121 $3311 x 1-4, W. H. Me¢- Pherson, Smith's Falls. Bonnie Jean, Dr. A. Clarke Brinston's Corners ,... Crystal Volo, B. L. Hutech- inson, Winchester 4 4 Time: 2.39 1-4, 2.39 1-2, 2.39 1-3. The officials were: Starter, J. F. Fitzsimmoas, Rockport: Judges, James Wilson, Lansdowne; Dr. J. W. Mackie, Lansdowne; David Demp- ster, Gananoque; timers, Alfred Franklin, Kingston Mills No. 1 and Frank Kettle, Alexandria Bay, N.Y. So Chief Exhibitors. The following is a list of the chief exhibitors: 3 Shields, J. A. Lappan, Veigh, Walter Haskin, tle; Raymond Murphy. Cattle--Bradley Bros, William Armstrong, Ellis H, Foley, A. Wes- ley 'McNeill, Freeman Doak, J. H. Allen, Alexander Chisamore, D. B; Johnston, W. Ross Smith, Gerald | Graham, Henry Shields, J. P. Lynch, Henry Guilds, Urban Warran. W. J. Webb, David Gra- P. Ross Me: Clarence Rut- /| Landon, Charles Ralph, Mrs. H. E. H., owned by B. Grant, Westport. | "| Horses---George R. Peck, Robert | missioners. THE DAILY Mrs. W. C. Landon, Freeman Doak, Charles Ralph, John H. Allen, Ken neth Chisamore, Miss XK. Johaston, O. G. Cornett, Bruce Grier, Wesley Foley, Ben Cook, J. P. Lynch, Alex- ander, Steacy, Mrs. Michae] McDon- ald, J. A. Lappan, P. Ross McVeigh. Domestic manufacturers--A. J. Sly, Haig & Burns, George R. Peck Daisy and other produce-- Robert Jack, Joshua Humphrey, Ben. Cook, Duncar Warfen, Ches - Wesley Foley, Alexa R. Kaiser. Domestic sclence--Mrs. Earl bati- mer, Mrs. Gordon ~Surplis, Mrs. Nosh Peck, Mrs. A. K. Shaw, Mrs. Conley Jack, Mrs. Alexander . Mc- Clary, Robert Jack, Mrs, F.rman Cross, Gordon Warren, Joshua Hum- phreys,' Mrs. Weilington Landon, . Rev, I. N. Beckstead, Mrs. W. C. "Bteacy, W. Nunn, Miss Katherine Johnston, Byron Moore, Mrs. Arthur 'West, Mrs. O. C, Cornett, Gordon Graham, J. P. Lynch, Alexander Steacy, Mrs. William Senn, Mrs. 8. C. E, Dixon, P. Ross McVeigh, W. R. Kaiser, Ladies' work, useful--Mrs. H. E. Johnston, Mrs. Conley Jack, Mrs. 8. H. Pennock, Mrs. Gordon Surplis, Mrs, Nosh Peck, Mrs. A. K. Shaw; Miss Edith Hagerman, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Robert Jack, Mrs. Gor- don Warren, Mrs. Wellington Lan- don, Mrs. Benjimin Cook, Mrs. W. C. Landon, Mrs. Charles Ralph, Mrs. H. E. Nunn, Miss H. E. Shields, Mrs. Chester Tilton, Miss Kathleen John- ston, Mrs. Arthur West, Mrs. Alex- ander Steacy, Mrs. Michael McDon- ald, Mrs. Henry Guilds, Mrs. P. Ross McVeigh, Mrs. Urban Warren, Miss Anna Shaw. Ladies' work, fancy--Mrs. E. BE. Johnston, Mrs. Conley Jack, Mrs. S. H. Pennock, Mrs. Gordon Surplis, Miss Anna Shaw, Miss' Edith Hagbr- man, Mrs. Conley Jack, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Robert Jack Mrs. Firs man Cross, Mrs. W. Landon, Mrs. I. | N. Beckstead, Mrs. W. C. Landon, [ Mrs. E. E. Johnston, Mrs. Charles Ralph, Mrs. H. BE. Nunn, Miss M. E. Shields, Mrs. Arthur West, Mrs. Thomas McRae, Mrs. Alexander Steacy, Mrs. M. McDonald, Mrs. Heny- Guild, Mrs. P. Ross McVeigh, | Mrs. Urban Warren, | Art~--E. BE. Johnston, S. C. E. { Dixon,' Conley Jack, H. E. Pyke, BRITIS] { haba. 2, WHIG PRESENOE OF CANADA NEEDED AT CONFERENCE S-- Imperial Gathéring Would Be Farcical Without the New ---- London, Sept. 22.--While any further postponement of the Im- perial conference to be made in the interest of Canada is considered un- likely in Government circles, no de- finite decision can be made until the Austratian, New Zealand: and South African Premiers, now on their way herd arrive, or before the Hon. Mackenzie King is sworn in or makes a request for postponement. The Government is most anxious that Canada should be fully repre- sented and will do everything pos- sible to accommodate Mackenzie King's wishes. It is pointed out, however, that it will be for the other | William Armstrong, Mrs. S. H. Pen- nock, Gordon Surplis, Miss wg Shaw, Miss Edith Hagerman, Mrs. | 'Robert Jack, Mrs: Firman Cross, | { Joshua Humphrey, Mrs. W. C. Lan-| jdon, Mrs. H. B. Nunn, Miss H. E { Shields, Mrs. Arthur West, Thomas | | McRae, Wesley Foley, J. P. Lynch, | | Alexander Steacy, Mrs. Michael Mc | { Donald, Mrs. William Senn, Mrs. P. { Ross McVeigh, Urban Warren, Mrs. { J. Ralph, W. R. Kaiser, Kenneth | Chisamore. The judges were-----Horses, G. Bar- jlon Motherwell, Oshawa; cattle, sheep and swine, William Thompson, Indian River; poultry, Vane Silsmer, Cornwall; domestic science and' art, { Mrs. Charles Whylock, Madoc; ladies' work, Mrs. James Bailey, Frankford; dairy, W. C. Taylor, Brockville. : The officers and directors of the Lansdowne Agricultural Society: President, John Lappan; list vice- president, Thomas Steacy; 2nd vice-president, Joseph Shields; di- tectors; Robert Shields, A. J. Sly, D. H. Latimer, 0. G. Cornett, George A. Steacy, 'Victor Turner, George W. Steacy, Joseph McCormick, "Benja- min Cook; lady directors, Mrs. Gor- don Surpiis, Mrs, Wesley Burns, Mrs. William Rotters, Mrs. W. C. Landon, Miss Lucia Jack, Miss Viva McRae; secretary-treasurer, 8. C. B. Dixon; assistant secretary, Mrs. 8. C. BE. Dixon; auditors, George F. Johnston, Ernest McCready, J. G. Mitchell. ae A B.C. REQUEST DENfED BY RAILWAY BOARD Criminal Prosecution of Rai! OfMocials Was Sought on Grain Rates. » ------ Vancouver, Sept. 22 British Col- umbia's application for right to be- gin criminal prosecutions of .ofticers of the Canadian Pacific Rallway and Canadian National Railways on a charge of failure to grant British Columbia full benefit of an equaliza- tion order on west-boupd and east- bound grain rates, has been dismis- 86d by the Board of Railway Com- | Notification to this effect has been recelved by G. G. MecGeer, K.C.. freight rates counsel for Bri Col- umbia, in a Jetter 16th, and signed Naturally, the question follows the utter "| circles here it is "Cangdian representation NEN ---- Premiers to' decide whether they are prepared to kick their heels in Lon- don in the meantime. It is recalled that Premier Bruce of Australia de- clared he would not attend the con- ference unless Canada had a repre- sentative there and in Australian suggested that there is a possibility of the confer- ence being opened on October 19th and then adjourned to allew Can- ada to be represented by My. King, providing there is a definite date on whith Mr. King will be able to come. It is recognized that the confer- ence would be farcical without and un- doubtedly the greatest pressure will be exerted to secure adequate repre- sentation from the new Canadian Government. . Government circles here refuse to believe the statement attributed to Mr. King, that Canada would not Pe represented at the con- ference. nt un andere en (] Ye RE-ROOF FOR 50 YEARS WITH 'EDHAM- KOLORED SHINGLES They will save you time, labor! nosy asd add beauty and charm to your home. ALLAN 'LUMBER CO. ir - = . n Full Course er 55¢ I ENTLY Tao CSTARSTAURANS WHION HAS SE Poaren a Delntings, dons by Chinese Art Sondont FIRST-CLASS MEALS OPEN @ AM. TO 2.30 AM. - THE CROWN CAFE Y, Manager PHILIP TO ss 2: 53 it i oh New traffic bureau ¢o handle C. H. Decker, minor violations of Cincinnati, Ohio, | Ohio, was trafic regulations will be opened at touched a digh tenalon wire. i the city ball, : A second hurricane sweeps the The dreaded peach moth invades | Bahamas. Alli fruit and other crops hineteen, London, when he the Niagara fruit belt. were wiped put, > 'astonishment of hearing the new Orthophonic Victrola for the first time, % %