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SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1928. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG ° Graduation Day-- Mid songs and skins, And gifts and And all the glad excitement Of Graduation Day. Cards and Gifts at-- DEALING WITH JAPANESE CANADA'S PROBLEM TO-DAY | Deatares John Nelson, Vancou= | ~ver; to Rotary, Kiwanis and Canadian Clubs. That the question of degling wita the Japanese is the problem in Can- ada today, was the declaration of John Nelson, former editor of the Vancouver World, in an able ad- dress before a joint meeting of the Rotary, Kiwanis and Canadian Clubs, cheers and sheep- roses gay, ness only, and with a desire to make money. The Japanese will not hesi- tate to ask for their rights. They protect their rights in their ,coun- try, and we think we should do the same here. Anything that will bring about harm should be checked. Tha {white men must obey the laws of the land; but the Japanese will not «do this, and we ought to protect the white man. and more serious thing. In Canada balf this number have been natur- alized. In most provinces they have a vote but not so in British Colum- bia. You cannot go on bringing people into Canada and extending ut a dinner held in the British-Am- erican hotel on Friday night. The gathering was held under the aus- pices of the Rotary Club, and the president of this club, Leman A. Guild, presided. ? Mr. Guild was recently re-elected only partial rights. You must give {them political rights. This is in {harmony with British rights and |presents the biggest problem wa Ihave. In the city of Edmonton over {€00 Orientals voted." | . The speaker declared that every- But there is a greater | we have 20,000 Japanese and about | the necessity for ordering every- thing in great quantities. The speaker concluded his mos: lsome of the changes that became ap- sparont about the time of the Tudors. day. From Whig Fyles OF TEN AND TWENTY YEARS - AGO. May 5th, 1913. Three houses destroyed by fire in village of Portsmouth. Tha King- ston firemen responded and saved the blaze from spreading. Rev. Dr. MacTavish, Toronto, preached 'a strong sermon in Cooke's church last night with regard to the menace of the bar-room. i | | { interesting address by sketching | wand traced the gradual trend towards | modern customs down to the present i A Chat About Slippers R. Uglow & Co. 0 Eyestrain A ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED president of the Rotary Club for a 'one liked to dodge a difficult ques- second term, and he was tendered an |tjon, and in not dealing with this {the speaker." The entire company until we would be deprived of power. isang, "For He's A Jolly Good Fel- 1, 5 very short time, unless some- flow," and following the singing. itning is done, the western coast rousing cheers were given for the {would not continue to be the hound-~ jgendal president. Mr. Guild return- ary line and would result in a move- jed thanks for the confidence placed ment that would be world-wide, with {in him by the club, and stated that leventually a struggle between the {he appreciated very much the honor. yellow and the white race. Thera, lconterred upon him. "I Will try to |uhould be nothing to divert us in our in a wireless station system between {ovation when he arose to introduce problem we were simply putting it off ontreat and Fort William. | boat E: : .. 0 ? Rare Condition' BY NO MEANS. " Most people are not aware of its prevalence, nor of its effects upon those who have it to any extent. But anyone who is even a little informed on Optometry © knows that eyestrain is very preval- ent and that its effects are so detri- mental as to result in a great lower- ing of efficiency among people gen- erally. Have your eyes examined and know their condition. Butterfly Wing Jewelery The newest Jewellery Novel- ty and very fashionable, mounted into artistic pieces, such as:-- lw b opt ery reasonable in price. ' Registered 140 Wellington St. Opp. Post Office. The real Butterfly Wings 'be worthy of the trust you have plac- ed in me," said Mr. Guild. "We have had a successful year, and I trust that this year will be marked {with still greater progress." The president extended a warm duty. The address of Mr. Nelson, who is | a member of the Vancouver Rotary | club, holding tke position of vice- president, was listened to with keen | interest and at the close, on motion | of A. N. Lyster 'and J. M, Farrell, the speaker was tendered a hearty vote | of thanks. | Mr. Lyster stated that he had been | very much impressed with the speak- er's knowlodge of the problem. The quection was one that shonld not be | side-stepped. the east to sit down and say that it | was none of their business. Mr. Farrell stated that the prob- lem appeared J» be one of paying too great a price for cheap labor. Every speaker of prominence from the | coast had referred to the matter an: | he felt that the time had arrived | when action should be taken. "-~ A "Mysterious box" It was no: right for Beam occupied a [The reports of all societies were pre- Kingston will be one of the links "Tom'" MacAuley, local motor- enthusiast, has challenged "Harry" Angrove, of automobile fame, to a race from Kingston to Gananoque, the loser to entertain at a dinner party. May 5th, 1908. . D. A. Givens appointed secreta cf the local employers' association. The Ontario legislature has voted a sum of money to erect bridges in North Frontenac to replace those re- cently destroyed by fire. The steamer Mounteagle . bound from Chicago to Kingston ran on shoal outside harbor. Three more switches are to be 2dded to the lines of the street radl- way company. George Sullivan receives orders to report to the Providence Rascal} | | GANANOQUE | May 5.--The annual congregation- al meeting of Grace Methodist church 'was held Thursday evening, SUMMER is just around the cor- ner--near enough to make you think about your wardrobe. And of course Footwear is an important part of it. You want White Slippers to wear with your crisp tub frocks, and fash- fonably designed afternoon Slippers that harmonize with your light Silks. Nor must sports shoes be for- gotten. Indeed we believe you will enjoy meeting all of your Summer Footwear needs at one time by choos- ing from these very complete dis plays. Many Styles shown from $5 to $10. Abernethy's Shoe Store Established 1854, prominent place at the head table scnted showing their endeavors for and before the affair was brought to the past year to have been most suc- a close, President Guild announced cessful. Several present took this that the box contained a birthday of- cl@ortunity of expressing their ap- fering from Rotarian Ray Vanluven. [Freciation of the services rendered It is the rule of Rotary that each |Ly Bert Couper, Kingston, who has FOR SALE || mer & dEsterre 8 roomed cement block house, good lot, electric light PRINCESS ST., KINGSTON and three-plece bath, Terms ean be Price $8,750. Also double cement block house with all improvements. JOHN NELSON welcome to the members of the Ki- Very easy terms. $5,500. Several Houses To Rent Kingston Jement Products OFFICE: 69 Patrick Strees Phone Dental Partnership wanis and Canadian clubs, and stat- ed that the Rotary Club would be pleased to co-operate with the other a DR. C. C. NASH |" Presitent cana romarkea that tho ri, Spm. The appointment of Hon. A. K. MacLean as president of the Ex- chequer Court of Canada, in suc- cession to the Jate Sir Walter Cassols is said to be definitely decided. MORE NEWA RRIVALS! || This time it is ON CHINA Many different decorations and new . in Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates, Sugars and Creams. Priced as low as possible quality LIMOGES CHINA -- White with Gold Band. This is open stock Din- nerware. We have many articles suitable for Gifts and Prizes. "COME IN AND LOOK AROUND" {| ROBERTSON Limited 73 Princess St. Announces that .is mow his partner at 188 PRINCESS ST., KINGSTON Rotary Club bad the pleasure of hearing an address from Principal Smith and Mr. Ladner, M.P,, Van- DR. T. H. RENT ON couver, B.C., and that the members of the club were pleased to have a | visit from Mr. Nelson, who would deal with the oriental question as it affects the Canadian west. Mr. Nelson, who was given a most enthusiastic reception, stated he was glad of the opportunity of visiting Kingston and meeting men who were working for its development. The speaker referred to the com- ing out of thé Chinese and Japanese to the Pacific 'coast. A great many Chinese had been attracted by the gold rush to California and many came when the C.P.R. was built. There were 40,000 at the coast. They were very industrious, many being employed there. The Japanese member must contribute something to the fund for under privileged boys on his birthday. In addition to the gift in the box, Ray put up an automobile tire, and this was aue- troned off for the benefit of the fund. Rotarian "Jack" Elder ably carried on the duties of the auctioneer, avd after some lively bidding, the auto tire was "knocked down" to Rotarian Harry Breathwaite for the sum of $3.50. : The proceedings. brought to of the Na- a close with the: si tional Anthem and "Prairie Flower." HOW 00k ANCESTORS LVED Address Before Historical So- ciety by Prof. W. T. Waugh of Mca@ill. Judging from the historical sketches of the customs ghd mode of Hving of our English ancestors in , the Mjddle Ages as given by Prof. W. T. Waugh, of McGill University, in Convocation Hall on Friday even- p + Women's Mahogany and Brown Ox- fords--Military Heels -- latest models -- special value vu . v4 --$3.95-- Men's Gunmetal and Dark Brown Blu- | chers and Bals--suitable for street or dress ~ wear--arealsavingat ~~ - ing, it must have been a case, in those good old days, of a realization of that well-known slogan "It's a great life--if you dont weaken." 'The members of the Kingston His- torical Society, as well as a large number of interested citizens not connected with the society, were given a real treat in the iMustrated address of Prof. Waugh. A vivid de- scription of the various ot people, from the wealthy ] and landowners dowa to the humblest serf, was giveh by the speaker, as well as a great deal of information concerning the habits, manners, castles and houses and everyday life of the forefathers of the English race. Interesting slides were shown to tllustrate the more important sub- jects described in the address, thus presented quite a problem. Today there were 20,000 in this country and practically all in British Colum- bia. The immigration had been very Feavy during the last few years. In the last three years, the immigration had been about fitty-fifty among the men and women. Last year, in Brit- ish Columbia, the statistics showed 760 Japanese. Twelve years ago, the ratio was 1 to 252, while last year it was 1 in 11 showing the dan- ger point. The Japanese were branching out into every activity, and to empbasizez this point the speaker pointed out thet 1,642 trad- ers' licenses had been issued. With the Chinese, the head tax had been Telsed from $50 to $500, and some- thing Mke $25,000,000 had been collected in head tax. "We may be wrong but we don't think we are," said Mr. Nelson. "We do think thet the senti i in iii et i | I FH £32 2% i i 2% BE i | g i (HEALTH OF THE CITY a the taken 'the organ for the past several nionths, and given the utmost satis. faction. The Bay of Quinte Golf and Coun- itry Club has extended an invitation ite the president, officers and meme bers of the Gananoque Golf and Country Club to attend a dance in {Belleville next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Douglas Depencler, Miss Bernice Depencier and maids ar- rived to-day to take up residence at their country home, Gananoque, for the summer months. Mrs, Gerald Hudson leaves to-day for Detroit to join her husband who has accepted a position in that city. Miss Lottie Root is entertaining at bridge this evening in homor of ber brother, James Roct, who is spending a few days here. Mr. Root has recently returned from a busi- ress trip abroad. Miss Root is be- ing assisted by Mrs. Harry Hawke, Miss Jessie Haig and Miss Uretta Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dodge, King- LEADING UNDERTAKER. A Simmons Steel Bed and All-Steel Spring and BR AOW- JOE Bb. . xe vinsanet rien wasn ewes dean $32. JAMES REID < Phone 147 for Service. PRODUCE MARKETS. | ston, bave returned home after hav- ing spent. the past few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. David Butler, Charles street. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD Board of Health Gives a Boost to the Civic Clean-Up Week. At a meeting of the Board of Health, Friday afternoon, Dr. A. R. B. Williamson reported that the health of the city was exceptionally good at the present time. Although a bad winter for sickness had just [3 recently drawn to a conclusion, there was very little sickness now that the warm weather had arrived. He stat- ed that there were a few more cases of measles than at the same time last | 2 year, but that scarlet fever was mnot- ably lessened. { A resolution was passed giving the city clerk authority to notify the C.P.R. officials that the Rideau street property owned by this com- pany must come under more careful sanitary supervision, and t this particular ground must not used $ as a general dumping place. W. Lacey applied to the board for a sewer to be comstructed adjoining his property on Concession street. The matter was referred to the city engineer. Before the meeting was adjourned, strong resolution of endorsation of £188 s-- NOTICE So Phone 22 Toronto, May 5 Heavy steers, $7.75 to $8. to 270 fancy, 36c to 36c. new, $1.29%, ¢i.f., bay ports. inal, rates. Oats, Ontario No. 2 white, 50¢ to Sle. Butcher catle, $6.75 to $7.25. Lambs, $13 to $14. Hens, 20c to 28c. Chickens, 16c to 20ec. Turkeys, 26c to 35c. Bges, cartons 35¢ to 36¢. Eggs, new laid, 30c to 32¢, New laid, delivered Toronto, 26¢ Kingston Laundry Now situated in their new premises 812 BARRIE STREET "Best of Service Always" our motto. SUB-OFFICE JACK ELDER'S CIGAR STORE 260 Princess Street The most popular Tea in Canada is Dairy prints, 21¢ to 22e, DALY'S 600D TEA : Cheese, large, per 1b., new, 20¢ to Ask tne EY 1c. . : a pound and it. Sales twice as Manitoba wheat, No. 1. northern [as the mext best seller. Order Butter, retailers, creamery, prints Butter, No. 1, 34¢ to 35e¢. Butter, dairy, 28¢ to 30e. Delivered, creamery, extra fancy, 93%ec. Butter, solids, No. 1. 28% to 29¢. Solids, No. 2, 28¢ to 28%c. Manitoba barley, No. 3, ¢. w. nom- ~~ : Ground has been broken on nominal, freight inewh strect, Brockville, for the erection of a new church buildieg the Standard Church of Ontario wheat Hay, extra, No, 2, tracks, Toronto, 14 per ton. * ¥ IE conony ws site revenue. 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