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SARA oT rE in PAGE EIGHTEEN Boosted the The Resurrection of the Kingston Fair em R. J. Bushell Sailed the Lakes, Distinguish- 'ed Carrots From Cabbages and Then Exhibition. RENE abs hE THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1918, ---- Wes: sition, and in the expenses | 27 list "of | e $10,000 for this | K) prize ained uring ef- time Mr. p of a fair the exhibi- | and Lon-! r the little two- | it "has | for | farm hold it hour af been found ne A quarter of a centu tiny farm gear Cataras John Simpson the res district used to gather tarnoon each 3 ducte of their company of their neiv hours. The 3 4 ging to of the | w | became! nship Fair} such { an insigni many years regularly af cl a stagnant « i same exhibitors appeared year, One maght almost same visitors paid their each year, and there was little com-| petition for the bits of the $200 in prizes which were offered in the vari- | tes of exhibits. As in 50 many | ether fall fairs, the seeds of progress were not sown to blossom forth in a . Better fair as the seasons passed. Gra- dually a slow but steady decline in the popularity and artendance was noted. | and the wags of the neighborhood | predicted an early collapse to the en- terprise. Occasionally it would show signe of improvement, but a relapse would soon cancel the benefits of the ed in| ally the ar by ye the | say admission) PAA AA A a NINN, NN SN ROBERT J. BUSHELL Booster 'who Is managing one of the i in the Province Bent fall fairs In the ovine ' potterment. So in fitful existence the fair continued for a number of years | wmntil it looked as if the prophecies of the wags would soon be fulfilled. But in the horoscope of fate these ombiscient observers had neglected to observe that a son had been born to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bushell in a little house at the foot of Princess street, that the healthy babe had been | christened Robert John Bushell in the! Presbyterian kirk, and that he was festined to resurrect the fair from the grave into which the proverbial foot faa been slowly entering. ; It is doubtful if Robert John 'in those early days ever knew of the ex- stence of the country fair at the oth. er end of Princess street. - His father may have taken him to see the tre- mendous "punkins" and patched quilts, but at the time the lad's fancies turned veither to vegetables nor fancy work. Instead the balmy breezes from Lake Ontario and the sight of the blue waters of the River St. Law- gence from the little dwelling on the gain street stirred within him visions of the roving life of & mariner. Ac- cordingly, when he was a mere youngster in his 'teens: young Bob sailed on the lakes in the summer and attended school in the winter. He etarted off as a whaler, but his char- #eteristic initiative and ability to make & success of whatever he undertakes forced him up the steps of the ladder of advancement, and after twenty gears on the lakes he had attained the position of second officer and purser on the Richelieu and Ontario Steam- 'moat lines . J When the management of the com- pany was changed in the middle nine- ties R. J. decided that the little ditty, "A Sailor's Life is the Life for Me lied noChapger to him, 'igura- ely EE he folded his ham- mock, packed his traps ,and joined the i flaxen-haired | stock from this native cit ito igimid lest their proposals go on a& ranks of the landlubbers after some of | the best life had been! spent years on th rdy broadened in experi- | ence as well as in « | mined to make the best of any oppor tunity that was afforded him. Twenty years of endeavor in the Lake Ontario precluded 3 ight of making a success with- in the confines of an office or a store, rand it was natural that he should turn agriculture find his life task Only when he was working in God's free air under the brilliant sun was he happy, and his sue his specialty of gardening been nothing short of remarkable As he said when speaking of his early life, "When 1 started in I had absvlutely no experience in that line of wo In fact, 1 didn't know a carrot from a cabbage" to summer Ss In Since that day nearly twenty-five years ago when he sallied forth to the fields at his farm on the Bath Road specially togged for the occasion in his jagged jeans, shirt and straw sun hat, with a hoe in one hand and a'spade in the other, R. J. Bushell has worked season in and season out Happy is the man who masters his profession, whatever it may be, and the up-town gardener is recognized not only in Kingston but throughout the province as one of the most suc- cessful vegetable growers His reou- tation is firmly established, and, after a quarter of a century, which has seen his transformation from a game green- horn to an ebullient expert, he may look back with pride upon the achieve- ments of those years soiled But it has been the resurrection and expansion of the' little township fair that was gradually passing from ob- scurity to extinction that has been his mokt spectacular exploit. During his first few years of residence on the Bath Road Mr. Bushell paid scant at- tention to the tiny exhibition that was held each year near his door, and it was not until his neighbor, J. L. Hay- cock, reeve of Kingston, explained the purpose behind the organization that the presgtit manager took any inter- est in the project. His experience on the farm, short as it had been, had impressed firmly upon his mind the advancement that might be made through - the inauguration of certain educational devices at the fair, and, being a young man desirous of pro- moting the best interests of his dis- trict and his country, and convinced of the basic nature of agriculture, in 1898 he was induced to join the fair association . He was appointed a member of the Board of Directors in that year, and in the two decades that have elapsed he has been untiring in the advancement of the annual event, For years, however, the exhibition lacked the harmonious spirit and cor- dial co-operation so essential for its success. There was no "punch" to it. It was not attractive to city folk, and the farmers were often too busy threshing or doing one of the hun- dred and one oid jobs about the farm to visit it. Many of the directbrs were mere figureheads, who were for im- provement should be scoffed at at the meetings of the board. ' The conse- quence was that the fair drifted along year by year in a laxadasical fashion ual almost anyone would have de- spaired of it ever becoming an up-to- date, lively exhibition. But not so for Robert J. Bushell The star under which he came into the world had shed rays of pure, un: defiled optimism into his being, which were invigorated with the passing ot years into an unquenchable hope for the ultimate success of the exhibition. In 1912 the genial Robert was appoint- ed secretary-treasurer and manager, and since that fortunate day the fair has had a new existence. At the last fair of the old regime the gate receipts amounted to $800. and, after the prizes, amounting to $742.50, and the expenses had been paid, there was a deficit of $79. In 1913, when Mr. Bushell took charge and began to learn the new game, the deficit was only bettered by two dollars ,althouch it nmust be said in extenuation that the In 1895 this | English! y returned to | 4 jue, und deter- | + The four year } repair days and four , the instal and tk at the ore improvements the Ci lation « i aug ay M he y Cour ac limit 1 In past y ting and the "These three fac more than t OO co-oper tion of tors," said he, anything else ASS have done it wherever | that it is hel ton and the for 1 believe every one in K unding district have been, the the has been kind enough to give t features of the 'fair, as well thottsands of pamphlets and heralds which have been sent out, have done not a little to forward the exhib Lastly, I have worked hard for its c and | am proud to say that much effort 1 peration as on the co merchants and the various civic organizations in Kings ton The fair 1s here to stay just a long as I'm here, and I don't expect my summons for a while." And ther ust as he was about to leave the big man wheeled around, gave i smile, and warned us not get mention that this year's is going to be bigger and better thar ever Unadulterated optimism surely the predominating characteris- tic_O%. Robert John Bushell, : sailor, gardener and boosting fair manager. am sec the to NEW US. AMBASSADOR WI ---- CI SE ET Mr. John W. Davis, who goes to the Court of St. James, CANADA HAS SMASHED HER OWN SHIP RECORD Lower Mark by About Sixty Per cent. Ottawa, Sept. 21.--+Canada has again smashed all records for speed in wooden shipbuilding. The latest feat has lowered this country's own mark by about 60 per cent. "War Camehin," a wooden ship of 3,100 tons, built for the Im- perial Munitions Board, was launch- ed hy the Foundation Company Ship Yards at Vietoria on August 31st. Installation of machinery commenced at the Imperial Muni- tions' Board's installation plant at Victoria on September 3rd. The installation work was completed in 12% working days. On September 17th a successful sea-going trip was held. This vessel will commence loading cargo within seven days of the trial trip. The previous record wag held in Quebec.' in Canada It sometimes happens that a mar- ried man has a great deal to say, but his wife won't let him say it. JEFF OUGHT TO GET A REVOLVING TRIPOD has | Each | luding the | are 1ate to meet the | rding to the for the to help the fair I] have taken every opportunity to boost | publicity that the préss of the district | Completing of War Camchin! MEMBERS NOW PLAYING AT DIXIE - ow A 2; CANADIAN « SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION - hn " SH > Front row, left to right--F. H. Kilburn, Owen Sound: J. H. McGregor, Toronto; W. C. Hodgson, Montreal; F. Killmer, St. Catharines; C. C. Holland, Montreal; Judge Hardy, Brantford; C. S. Sims, Montreal. Second row, left to right Rev. Dr. Hanson, Montreal; R. S. Weir, Montreal; J. J. Morrison, Hamilton; W. R. Smyth, Toronto; G. T. Brown, London; Dr. Lockhart, Montreal; Col. J. R. Moodie, Hamilton. Third row, left to night--AIlf.. Wright, Toronto; A. B. Evans, Montreal; Frank Reid, Simcoe; R. H. Reville, Brantford; J. T. Birchall, Montreal W. Crowe, Sydney, N.S.; A. E. Boothe, Toronto; R. E. Gibson, ['oronto. 3 Rolph, Toronto; S. C. Welsh, New York; W. R. Baker, Montreal; H. H.. Williams, Toronto; W. H. Macham, Montreal; J. R. Blake, Galt; Pte. Ross Stevens. Fairfield, Sept. 18.--Mrs, Elisha Stevens has been officially notified that her son, Pte. Ross Stevens, was admitted to No. 2 Canadian General Hospital on Sept. 5th, suffering from a gunshot wound in the side. Pte. Stevens went overseas with the 156th Battalion in October, 1916, and pro- ceeded to France in May, 1917. He has since been connected with a First Division Eastern Ontario battalion. The Militia Department accepted the offer of the Canadian Red Cross Society to provide aid needed for the Siberian expedition. -- vi ---------------- iy The patriotie spirit and devotion with which Cana- dian women have so far performed war-service work and made sacrifices has never been equalled in the history of any country. Mothers, wives and sisters support this burden i with strength and |) fortitude. But those who are al ready miserable from the com- plaints and weak- nesses which are so common to women, should take the right temperance tonic for the womanly system. 5 If a woman i borne down by pain and sufferings, by nervousness or dizzy Spells by headache or backache, "Favorite rescription" should be taken. It can now be had in tablet form as well as liquid at most drug stores. ' Send to Dr. Pierce's Branch at Bridgeburg, Ont., for a 10¢ trial pkg. of tablets, : For fifty yeas Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets have been most satisfactory in liver and bowel troubles. Windsor, Ont.--" Pr, Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription made a new woman of me. For about six years I suf- fered with woman's trouble during which time I became all run down, weak and nerve oudr, - I would have severe backaches and pains in my side, I doctored with the doo~ tor but did not get cured of my ailment and was so bad that I could soateely wi across the floor when I began taking the 'Prescription.' When 1 hi taken two bottles I was much improved and four bottles completely cured me, and I have enjoyed better health than I ever did before taking this medicine. It is truly a wonderful medicine for women." ~--Mrs, Mulcaster, 4 Albers St, RENE EEN ENCE EN EEE RENE ANNE EERE KIN ~ INDUSTRIAL Top row. left to right" Sir George Garneau, Quebec; Frank A. at J Amp GSTON a I EXHIBITION oJ Sept. 10,000 in Pre 24-25-26-27 miums, Etc. The exhibition grounds will be in full operation each evening. AMELIAN-THE WORLD'S FAMOUS MARE Will trot daily without-a driver or sulky, in company with other horse. 'She did this in 2.24. Do not miss this exhibition of horse training. duced by the Kingston ada. Largest and best poultry exhibit at any Fall Fair during 1918. Ottawa, coming under the wire first, time This is intro- Industrial for the first time in Eastern Can- The largest and best vege- table exhibit at any Fall Fair during 1918. \ KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE NEWSPAPERS FROM NOW ON. Prof. C. A. Farley and Mac lame Farley will make aerial feats daily, making the most sensa- tional balloon ascenslons and parachute drops known tothe world to-day. +* Trials of speed daily. Do not miss this treat. The best Kingston ever had. § The largest premiums offered on live stock in Eastern Omtario, except Ottawa, A SQU Prof. Hand, Hamilton, Big Fireworks Display Evenings, + equal to the Ottawa display. A Real Treat. JARE DEAL TO ALL IS OUR MOTTO > fully ? DO NOT FAIL TO GET A' PRIZE LIST COLIN ROGERS, Esq. PRESIDENT. ROBT J. BUSHELL SEC.-TREAS & MANAGER ) ADMISSION TO THE BIG SHOW, 25c. ARENA ENE EEN 8: é ie. WE'VE BEEN WN SINCE LONDON I'VE LENT OVER TEM PounDS AAS HE DENIES ME OWES HE SAys IT. ars HIS WORD AGAINST MINE! Me A PENNY. I CAN'T PRovVE | DATE. OF POUNDS. WELL, THAT'S WHERE THIS koDAk WiLL COME IN. WHEN I SLIP Mute A SHAD SHeT of THE en? /HE'S DOLLING UP T° KGEP A I KNOW He's Broke | AND WILL WANT A COUPLE Him THE MONEY I'LL TAKE TRANSACTION L FOXY IDeA, I GotTA HURRY ALONG AND TAKE THAT QUEEN I MET YE SrenSA x / i's gi He DIDN'T TRY LTO MAKE A ToucH. 1'D HAVE HAD Him DEAD Li T® RIGHTS [\ He HAD! FUNNY i= LISTEN, JEFF, yOSS ME A COUPLE OF Pounds. ComE on, JEFF Just Twe