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FOXES extensive range of these beautiful Scarfs await your An choice for the Fall. JOHN McKAY Limited BRANIGAN'S DRUG STORE, LIMITED 268 PRINCESS STREET NEXT TO STRAND THEATRE PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY FILLED. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE "SERVICE THAT WILL PLEASE YOU" "PHONE 18. PROMPT DELIVERY. -- SPARKS' CIRCUS HERE AT THE FAIR GROUNDS i Street Parade Was Witnessed by Large Crowd, While the « Big Show Is Wonderful. Tons of elephants--a batallion of clowns--hordes of horses, riders, performers from every clime--polar pears--Ilions, tigers and other ingre- dlents that go to make up a real cir- cus--train loads of them--came to town Thursday morning for two performances of the Sparks Circus at the fair grounds. It is needless to say that many rusty alarm clocks came to life at daybreak for young- | er Kingston is having his cup of joy | filled to overflowing today. The | street parade eclipsed any seeh here {n recent years--all cages, tableaux wagons and trappings being resplen- dent in gold and silver trimmings, while the horses were in fine fettle and by far the prettiest ever seen on the streets of our city. First in line was a monster gold bedecked wagon, followed by a section of men and women on gaily caparisoned thoroughbreds, after which came many cages and dens containing wild and ferocious beasts and ail in the pink of condition. Of course there were other bands and calliopes ga- lote--in fact all of the features that go to make up this big Class A Cir- cus. The performance this afternoon N | opened with an oriental spectacie Announcement On and after August the 1st, 1024, the Grocery Business formerly conducted by the late Mr. J. R. Henderson, will be tak- en over and operated emtirely by-- HUGH G. COOKE, Under the Name of HENDERSON'S GROCERY We thank our customers and friends for the confidence placed in this gtore for so many years and sincerely trust that the happy business relationship which has always existed may long be continued. HENDERSON 'S GROCERY "It It's Good We Sell It" 'Phone 1868.. 279. eminating from the King Tut per- jod and is called "An Egyptian fan- tasy." In this spectacle several hun- dred human and animal participants ocenpy the three rings, stages and hippodrome track. A real soprano, Bessie Harvey, billed as the original #prima-Donna of the 'White-tops"' lives up to her title In a more than charming manner and the costuming is by far the most gorgeous ever geen here under a circus tent--in fact it is a big feature in itself. The spectacle is rapidly followed by a thrilling programme of gkillfully exe- | cuted cireus acts unequalled in me- rit. offerings and they include First comes the wild animal | Franz | Woske's bengal tigers, Steve Batty's | "parzan of the Apes" fighting lions. Madam Dorothy's leopards and a large group of polar bears with dogs intermingling fearlessly with the bears, all of these wild animal dis- plays being given in a large protect- A RESTAURANT THAT WILL PLEASE YOU Drop in and have your meals with us. We have everything you could desire at reasonable prices. CROWN CAFE | Open from 7.80 am. to § sum. WE pi 'READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS Keep Up With Progress ed steel arena; there are scores of educated ponies, dogs, pigs, seals, monkeys and even llamas--not over looking two groups of monster ele- phants with lady.trainers. The purely circus féatures includ- | | | ed dainty Naida Miller "the class | and speed of the high-wire," the Flying Walters in aerial bar ex- ploits, the Koban troupe of Japanese marvels, the Adele Nelson troupe of gymnasts and the Mardo Trio of exceptional acrobats and the Balier- ina troupe of Spanish dancing and pareback rifers. Never has there beén seen such wonderful horse dis- plays. Without a word of command | from their trainer, Prof. Kloske, six- teen German thoroughbreds execute a series of drills and formations that are little short of marvellous and the same can be said of the other six horse liberty groups. A round dozen fancy gaited ani- mals held forth on the hippodrome track, the featured ones being Lady Fashion in an interpretation of the MAKE YOUR WORK EASY Have the Hotpoint Electric Goods in your home. We have everything you may need to bring comfort--Irons, Toasters, Heaters, etc. ai 11PAY ELECTRIC CO. CORNER KING AND PRINCESS STS. The Reputation of KODAK DEPARTMENT - For Making Perfect Pictures Is Known Far and Wide eave Your Films in Our Care Remember a dollar saved dollar made. BUSINESS IN ASSETS .,. .. 00 SURPLUS ABOVE GOV. BASIS .... $10,500,000.00 Ask, "Phone or Write for infor mation to the District Manager of The Mutual Life of Canada il Ii | f two hours' programme, Argentine Tango and Baron De Bell, ridden by Florence Harris, world tamed equestrienne star, In lieu of the perrenial chariot races, a large number of clever high and broad jumpers are introduced in the Eng- | 1ish tox-hunt which closed a splendid Miss Harris caused many gasps of wonderment in ll! nis display with her English bred broad jumper, King George in & sén- sational thirty-foot Jump. Clowns are an absolute essential to any eir- cus and Sparks surely has them in ll | qual'ty and quantity, their timely is a J satires being button-bursters of the laughingest kind. Headed by the king laugh-maker Paul Wenzell, America's most widely copied clown, a young army of droll funmakers are on hand at all times during the performances. Another performance of this exceptional circus "will be given tonight at 8, with the doors opening at 7, during which period a jazsy and classical programme' Will be rendered by the Jack Phillips Band, augmented by Prof. J. PRESENTED A GAVEL To Moira Lodge at Gathering in Old London Attended by Col. W. N Ponton. ---- Belleville Intelligencer. Masonic gathering in Moira Lodge Old London on Thursday, July, 17th, was of very special interest to | the members of Moira Lodge, Belle- ville.! W. M. Bro. Col. W. N. Pon- ton, Past Grand Master, was commis- swoned by Moira Lodge Belleville, when he left for England in June, to carry greetings of the local lodge to Old Moira. Bro. Ponton took with him a beautiful gavel for presenta- tion to the London Lodge on behalf of the Belleville brethren, i Thig gavel was made from a piece of iron wood procured from the old | tarm in Rawdon township on which V. W. Bro. Georfe A. Kingston, first Ruling "Master of Bay of Quinte Lodge, Toronto, was born. (This by kind permission of Alex. Mcluroy, the present owner of the farm). Bro. Kingston at the request of the local Moira Lodge, had it turned and carv- ed In Toronto and beautifully silver mounted by Ellis Bros. with the fol- lowing inscription: "Moira Lodge No. 11, Belle ville, greets Mother Moira, Lon- don, England, 1924." Within the hollow handle of the gavel is fitted a parchment scrgll on which was to be inscribed the his- torical setting of the presentation. Among those present along with Bro. Ponton were: R. W. Bro. W. 8. Herrington and Bro. F. B. Wallace of Napanee; W. Bro. John D. Spence of' Toronto and Bro. Harold C. King- ston, who is now residing in London, Enxland. Bro. Kingston, in writing of the We announce our \ i Open Evenings. BUY YOUR TIRES FROM US. DOMINION and FIRESTONE Best Tires in America to-day. We give real tire service, MOORE'S Geer Evenings. 206-8 WELLINGTON STREET al BEAUTIFUL LINENS TABLE CLOTHS Late arrivals in beautiful Irish Linen Table Cloths with Napkins to match, in new, oval de- signs and satin stripes, double damask, in the celebrated "Gold Medal," "Webbs and Silver Bleach makes. Lunch Cloths, sizes 56x63 inches .-.-. $3.75 each Table Cloths, size 2x2 yards, $3.95 to $6.50 ea. Table Cloths, size 2x2} yards, $5 to $12.50 ea. Table Cloths, size 2x3 yards, $15 to $18.00 ea. NAPKINS to match the Cloths. ........:... $5.00 to $15.00 dozen The big event starts to-morrow--our Au- gust Sale of Furs, for which we have been preparing for months "we plan to outdo all previous Summer Sales with an even greater display than before of gorgeous, selected pelts and garments at price ad- vantages that with the lure of Furs will § appeal to patrons from far and near. BUY NOW The Sale will con- 'tinue during August and early "choosing means that you select from the cream of the advance styles now ready. ET --_-- CLE er error pe gfe rere eoreerereresrertslbeesreereepremermarereereesmatomeeresteremest Far Coatees Sesmanes "A reasonable. deposit until ed -------- everett THE rn. meeting to his father in Toronto, says Bro. Ponton made two wonderful ad- dresses, one in the lodge room at the time of the presentation and the other at the dinner in. response to the toast to Moira Lodge, Belleville, which were warmly applauded oy the large gathering of Masons present; Naturally the theme of the address was the early history of-Canada and its relatiom to the Mother Country, with special referénce to the early history of Belleville and Hastings county and the relation and associa- tion of the names Moira, Quinte, Rawdon, Huntingdon and Hunger- ford. The officers ot Moira Lodge No. 11 are to be congratulated on concely- ing -and working out such a delight ful idea in making this presentation which will sere to link up these two Moira Lodges in a happy association for all time to come. His Total Sentences Reach Thirty Years Hugh Carr, found guilty of an in- decent assault on a boy, was sent pack to the penitentiary by Judge Lavell on Thursday morning, for A period of two years, The accused Has received a total of thirty years in sentences, all but the last being for theft at different times. Thess friends thom hast and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel, do not dull thy palm with en- tertalnmen Of each But t new %atched, unfledged éspeare. Guest Towels With Colored Border, 50¢c. Pure Irish Linen Guest Towels in plain 'White with colored hemstitched ends and fancy checked with colored, hemstitched ends. Gold, Rose, Blue and Lavender. LARGER TOWELS with colored ends, heme stitched; to match Guest Towels. Each $1.00 Colors are Newman & Shaw ALWAYS BUSY. STORE " fire ® FIRE AT WOLFE ISLAND, Cheese Factory at the Foot Was Burned To tlie Ground. Wolfe Island, July 80. The cheese factory, situated at the ex- treme foot of the Island, was burn- ed to the ground on Satunday last. The cheese had been shipped a twenty-six, which were destroyed. It is stated that the fire originated from ashes cleaned from the boiler. The building and cheese, was covered by insurance. . The farmers in that district will send their milk to St. Lawrence, op- erated by 'Arthur Henderson. The re- wont rains have made a wonderful change in the appearance of crops on the island. Dr. Fergie Doyle and son, Tweed, Ottawa. land. Miss Rose Scott, is ronto, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, sloy, Boston, was a recrnt visitor at the horte of his brother. Miss Irene Kingen and Mrs. Maggies Mackie, Watentown, N.Y., are visiting with relatives. Miss Thelma and Master Albert Gow, Kingston, spent ihp 1 peal, is at Mrs. Samuel Conley"s, Mrs. John Kingsley and Mrs. Dan- fei McLaren returned home yester- day from th, after a two weeks visit. They were accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Catherine Gray. Mrs. Mack Kenny, Watertown, N.Y., is spending a few days here. So ------ ---------------- New opinions are always suspect- od, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common. Mill Ends of Linen Damask Mill remnants of pure Irish Linen Table Damask ~=32 inch---in 2 and 23 yard lengths. away low for a quick sale, couple of days bdfore, leaving only is spending a few days on the Is- || holidaying at Mr. County's summer |} resort, Reid's Bay. Mrs. Brooks, To- ||} week-end with their aunt, Mrs. Sam- |} wel Conley. Mrs. Atkinson éf Mont- |} Priced Real Estate | $9,000 King Street, East | Detached stone dwelling, 8 | rooms, bath, hot water heats [i ing, in an exclusive location Ji down-town, Ml $7,650 Nelson Street Double brick dwelling, 7 rooms each, bath, hot water heating, electric Mght. | $7500 Barrie Street Detached brick dwelling, ten rooms, bath, hot water heat ing, ¢tleetrie light, gas. $2.700 Chatham Street Detached frame dwelling, @ rooms, electric light, two piece bath, good cellar, Fire Insurance. Money wo loan. Government and Mun} cipal Bonds, MULLIN Cor. Johnson and Division Streets 'Phones 539w and 539). Frederick Staley. Dr. Edward King- | |i He wiho knows not how to confer & kindfitss cannot justly ask for _Bever turning back, We shall escape the uphill