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The Best Selling Juveniles {THE FAMOUS BURGESS BOOKS : il © [The Burgess Flower Book for Children. | The Burgess Animal Book for Children. The Burgess Bird Book for Children. with illustrations in full color. R. Uglow & Co. Children love Books. English Hall-marked Silver Before placing your order for | a Monument, or having Letter- [i ing done in cemetery SEE | J. E.Mullen - $57 Frontenac St., Kingston 'Phone 1417. English Silver-Plate We have just received a very attractive shipment from England. Hard Wood Choice Body Hardwood. Soft Mixed Wood. Kindling and Slabs. Chas. Bedore & Son $40 NELSON STREET Phone 1746J. Our stock is always open for your inspection, Dr. Waugh DENTIST 106 Wellington St. ~~ Phone 256. 168 PRINCESS ST. Kinnear & ¢'Esterre BRICK, STONE, PLASTERING AND TILE SETTING DOUGLAS & McILQUHAM CONTRACTORS JOBBING WORK A SPECIALTY. PHONES 2367F--828W, 400 ALBERT STREET | | OO ES | Cups and Saucers English Clover Leaf Cups and Saucers .'..... 15 cents English Plain White Cups and Saucers ...... |2 cents English China Cups and Saucers from... vai veie 25 cents up We also Eve many lines of Plates, Bowls, Jugs. Platters, etc., at' re- 'markably low prices. SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL - SIZES OF FRUIT JARS unfit Maxson Jomezz Bits From the Barnyard. By George 8S. Chappell. The Rooster is a Sultan gay Who roanss abroad the live-long day, And lets his Hives stay home and fret And set and ny and 3» and set. - ' Said a snow-white sul to a coal- black crow; "Let's take a bath in the under- tow." "That stunt's all right," said the crow, "for you, But I don't show dirt the way you do." From Our Book of Knowledge, "Do you know the difference be- tween a presiding officer and a vaudeville dancer?" "Can't say I do." "One entertains motions and the other's motions entertain." --Fragcis C. Cook. Touching. First Pickpocket: "Keep an eye jen that guy--he's got a rol." Second Pickpocket: "I'll (ry and keep in touch -~with him." --Mrs. Harold Phillips. 4 { Why The Idea! Lois: "S80 you were in the water for two hours! Why didn't you | swim ashore? Everyone thought you had been drowned. | Louise; "I couldn't. suit was ripped." | --Mrs. Arthur Hoppin. My bathing The Comedy Next Door. | There is a great deal of comedy | Goes on mext door.... { Supplied by the sheiks And the would-be sheiks | Who laugh and joke and try to Make dates witth the latest | Thing in Baby Vamps--of the love- liest Voice and sweetest smile above | The newest vogue in summer frocks! | vere is mo doubt the girl next door Is a knock-out. | 8he smiles and plays a lively game | And holds the heart of every male | She meets in her little white hands. But I do not love the girl next door. ... She is my rival! --Patricia Stoner. (mmm "Dick's a regular card." "Oh, yes. Quite a joker." ---Mont Rees. He: She: Information. "What is it, ma'am?" asked the theatrg doorman of the kindly old lady who had been eyeing him for several moments. ! "I just wanted to say," she ans- wered with an uncertain smile, "that 1 hope you movie people aren't as wicked as they say you are." --James Allitt, A Stock Joke, Salesman: "Can I interest you in some stock in the Keep Kool Ice Company?" Brown: "I guess not. All they have are frozen assets; and if this hot weather continues their stock will be watered." FP. M. Whitney. Our Own LOST AND FOUND Department. : Rudolph Wick--Can anybody tell me who said, "Give me liberty or give me death" and why? * * * Dear Rudy: Ask us an easy one. King Solomon is the unhappy au- thor. One day, while celebrating 41 wooden, 23 tin, 11 crystal, and 9 silver wedding anniversaries--all his own--he composed the following quatrain-- Am I their husband? Did I wed a town? The sight of all these women takes my breath, I'll never live to live this household down-- Ob give me liberty, or give me death! -. . - Mabel Mayfair--Can you supply me with the text of the following-- "The proper study of mankind is man?" Dear Mabel: Why not?.John Sere leaf Whittier wrote the line, It ocours in a poem about a rakish maid calle ed "Maude Wifler" and it goes like this-- | I'n stick it ot all summer, if 1 can, And get myself a nifty coat of tan. Then from my shoes I'll shake the dusty clover, And go to town and look the fellows over. A sin must use whatever tricks she ow proper study of mankind is man! A-- i 29030000390 este : * 4 Readers, if they address Lost ¢ # and Found Department, Fun will have requests for the ¢ * pal * [800400000000 004 000 Feist So : "Little motor | trouble?" Other: "No, the a w aly giving parts --Emerson McElroy. The Losers in Judgment. "Miriam tells a that she's mar- rying' a man that will save a nickel cut of every dime he makes." "Yes, I know him. And her, too. She'll save the other' nickel. * ----Louis Schneider. Station. Ruggles: "Have you ever don? any public speaking?" Tuggles: "Only once. TI called a girl up on a rural telephone and asked her to go to a dance with me." --A. McCartney. Zas So? Myers: "You know it is said that no house is large enough for two families." - Byers: "I've never yet seen one that was large enough Yor one fam- ily.» ----Harry J. Williams. A "Gadabout." Harper: "Let me sell you a run- about." Perkins: '"Nope--got one." Harper: "Where did you get it?" Perkins: 'Married it." ~--Mrs, Marshall Michell. One Of the 10,000,000, Blessings on thee, little ean, Body black and wheels of tan, With thy fenders all askew, Caused by bumping a truck or two, When driving you I get naught but Joy, You're such an inexpensive toy. --D. BE. Crabb. Model Husband, Hanna: "Am yo' husban' a good provider?" Mandy: *""Deed he am. Dat man sure do provide mo' washin" fo' me den I kin handle." Readers are requested to contri bute. All humor: epigrams (or humorous miottoes), Yo es, Aanec- dotes, poetry, burlesques, satires, and brignt sayings of children, must be original and unpublished. Ace cepted material will be paid for at from $1.00 to $10.00 per contribution; from 25c. to $1.00 per line for poetry according to the character and value of the contribution, as determined by the Editor.of "The Fun Shop." All manuscripts must be wiitten on one side of the paper only, should bear name of this newspaper, and ghould be addressed to Fun Shop Headguarters, 110 West 40th Street, New York City. Unaccepted contri. butions cannot be returned. DOINGS AT ATHENS. Rev. Mr. Leggett Is Engaged In Res- cue Mission Work. Athens, July 31.--On Sabbath morning last, 'Rev. Mr. Leggett, a native Canadian, now engaged in rescue mission work, in Sprivgfield, Mass., occupied the Methodist pulpit preaching a powerful sermon on John 3:16, With Mrs. Leggett he is holidaying at Delta Lake and is kindly remembered here by those who last year heard his splendid discourse' in the same church from Acts 10. Miss Lily Wiltse has gone to Schenectady, N.Y., to be with her sister, Mrs. George Davis, who is ill. Mrs. Claude Marshall, Toledo, is not enjoying the hest of health, and is spendfeg some time with her sister, Mrs. William Touriss, Mrs. Lett Kelly went to the capital last week to consult an eye specialist, Mrs. Jacob Morris has undergone another successful operation on her eyes, Her daughter, Mrs. M. Web- ster, and family, Ottawa, are spend- ing a few weeks with her. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wiltse are enjoying a family reunion and have with them Mrs. A. Serviss and Miss Margaret, New York, Mrs, William Kennedy and Miss Betty, Winnipeg, Mr, and Mrs. Ward, Portage, Wis. ~ At the rectory on the 16th inst. Rev. V. O. Boyle united in marriage Hubert Heffernan, Charleston, and Miss Reta Leeder, Macintosh Mills, Mr. and Mrs, George Judson are at their summer home, Camp Lookout, Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Eaton are holidaying at their is- land home, "Camp Chichiwichi," Charleston Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Alford have as = guest, Miss Lavra Alford, Montreal at "Koale Kove," Charleston. A jolly party of five Athenian girls and one Brockville girl have been holidaying at "Camp Resta- lotte," Charleston. This week Rev. Mr. Upham, pastor of the local Bap- tist church, Mrs. Upham and fam- {ly are occupying Camp Restalotte, Dave Kavanagh and family returned on Sunday evening from a vacation at Louetta Lodge, Charleston. Rev. H. EH. Warren, M.A, and Mrs. Warren, are holidaying at their cottage at Butternut Bay, St. Law- rence river. The Methodist Sun- day school picnic is to be held at Hudson's Point, St. Lawrence river, on August 13th. In Military Olrcles, : During the absence of Gen, Elms- ley on leave (July 28th to August 19th) Brig.<Gen.' F. W. Hilk CB. CMG, DSO. is in command of M.D. No 3. + The artillery staff course (1924- 25) will be of 12 months duration and will be held at Halifax, Kingston Halifax from Oct. 15th next to M 30th, 1925, and at Kingston and Petawawa from June 1st to Oet. 14th, 1925. warrant officers and N.C.0.'s only, Passed With Honors. At the recent plano examinations of the Toronto Conservatory of Music Miss Marion Truscott received first ¢lasy honors in primary harmony and Miss Jean- Truscott received first 'and Petawawa. It will be held at "The course will be for vom 2 Own Correspondent) July 31.--One of the prettiest --_-- ever seen in St. John's church was that solemnized this morning when Helen Marcella, only daughter of William J. Phillips, be- came the bride of Edward Duval, New York. The bride was a picture in a lovely gown of pastel shades georgette with lace over-dress, Her hat, a beautiful oreation h long streamers effectively trimmed "with ostrich feathers in shades to match her gown. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia. roses and lilieg-of-the- valley. Miss Molly Phillips, cousin of the bride, was her only atten- dant and looked very sweet in a gown of pale greén georgette and wore a large picture hat to match. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The best man was Clifford Redmond, of New York. The ceremony which was performed by Rev. A. J. Han- ley, pastor of St. John's, assisted by Father Reddy, of New York, a friend of the bride and groom, was follow- ed by a nuptial mass, during which Miss Gladys Walsh of Ottawa, Mrs. C. 8. Lee, Oshawa, and Harry Brady of New York, sang some very fine solos. Following a dainty buffet Ilun- cheon served at '"Idylwyld," the summer home of the bride's aunt. Mrs. Bain Shiels, the happy couple left for Clayton, where they took the steamer Kingston for a boat trip to Toronto and Montreal, after which they will go to their lature] home in New York City. The bride travelled in a pretty little French gown of white silk crepe, a felt cloche and a fur-trim-| med rose wrap. The out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford Redmond, Mr, and Mrs. H. Brady, New York, Misses Sadie and Ann O'Connell, Orange, N.J., Rev, Father Reddy, New York, Miss Dora Cook, Kingston, Miss Maynie Mon- ette, Miss May Flannigan, Ottawa, Miss Helen Kavanagh, New York, Misses Gratton, Ottawa, Miss Claire Mitchell, Montreal, Mrs. C. S. Lee, Harry Donald, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Burns, Montreal, Mr. and Mrs, J. McDiarmid, Toronto, The third flight for the presi. dent's shield at the gp!f links is being played off this week. So far Dr. C. H. Bird and W., T. Sampson have been able to get into the semi- finals. J. Keith Taylor still has to play Dr. Bracken and L. 8. Barr has to play Hubert Shortall,. The win- ners of the last two matches will then play W. T. Sampéon and Dr. Bird next week. Wednesday an 18-hole medal play compétition took place for the club championship. About forty mem- bers contested two medals present- ed by the president, a silver medal for the best gross score and a bronze medal for the best net score. Ed- ward Taylor won the silver medal and Dr. C, H. Bird and Edward Tay lor tied for the bronze medal. The Mullin Cup match for men over forty years Of age will take place within the next few days. This match was 'scheduled for Wednes- day the 6th of August, but as the Gananoque Club is sending a team to play a team of the Cataraqui Club on the latter's links, the match for the Mullin Cup had to be postponed for a few days. George M. Bryce, Toronto, a for< mer resident of this town, renewed acquaintance among friends here yesterday. W. B. Brough, Brockville, was in town on Tuesday. Mrs. McDougall, Brockville, sister of Mrs. J. Hubbard, of this town, passed away very suddenly on Mon- day last. The Christ church Boy Scouts broke up camp on Monday last af- ter a most enjoyable outing. Last Sunday about geventy-five people were present at the service which | was conducted by the Rev. Lous Barber, Miss E. Lee returned Tuseday from Hamilton, where she has been siting friends. She was accom- nied by her sister, who will go Pm to the coast. Mrs. Herbert Cole, who was taken to the General Hespital, Kingston, last Friday for an operation for ap- pendicitis, is progressing very fa- vorably. Mrs, Robert Ferris has returned after a two months' visit with friends in England. Last Sunday Mr. Taber, license inspector and his squad captured thirty-five cases of beer down the river. The beer was brought here and the accused taken fo Brock- ville. Mr. William Shaw ls hate from | New Arrivals This Week COLORED TRAVELLING BAGS, $5.00 Blue, Green, Grey, Red, Black. A very handy Bag. 2 NEW SUEDE STRAP SHOES . For Ladies. - Grey, Fawns, Brown--$5.00 and $7.50 Very pretty patterns. "SUEDE STICK POLISHES Every shade that's made ...... 25¢c. Springs. THE LEADING UNDERTAKER. the west for the Old Home week ac- tivities. Mr. Shaw is one of Gan- anoque's old residents, who has come Nome to celebrate. Mr, and Mrs. J. McDermott, To- rofto, are in town for the DuVal- Phillips wedding, which takes place in St. John's church this morning at 9 o'clock. "Pat" Pelow has returned after spending a few days with friends in Syracuse. Mrs. T. E. Sharpe entertained a number of her friends at bridge Tubsday afternoon at "Nokomis Lodge," Howe Island. Several la- dies from Gananoque were among the guests, being conveyed there by Dr. Nichol's cruiser. Mrs. C. 8S. Lee, Oshawa, is in town for the DuVal-Phillips wedding. 'Mrs. Jack Amo and children, Clayton, aré the guésts of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker, for Old Home Week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stall, of Ashtabula, O., are the guests of Mr. Willlam Wylie. Mr. Lesile Wittaker, Toronto, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sword, for the past couple of weeks, has returned home, AT CHARLESTON LAKE. Dancing At the Pavilion For the Summer Visitors. Charleston, July 28.--James Hef- ferp~u has returned from Cobalt to recuperate after his operation for appendicitis. Mrs. T. Hefternan spent a few days recently at West- . Bixtysix couples danced at the 'pavilion on Friday evening. REED FURNITURE FOR THE HOME AT REID'S --ATTRACTIVE AND DURABLE Why not got ready for the warm: weather that will soon bo here bp taking advantage of our specially priced Reed Three Piece Suites, Chairs, Rockers and Settees--covered in Cretonnes or Tapestries. Also full line of Porch and Lawn Furniture, Hammo Couches and JAMES REID "PHONE 147 ¥OR SERVICE. © ry on Anjong th were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Laffan, Rochester, N. Y., who were visiting relatives here, Other visitors included the Misses Muriel and Marjory Black, Brockville; F. Slack and sons, Marcus and Bernard, Lyn; Miss Rose Shea, Ottawa, Mrs, Harry Webster spent a day last week at Ellisville. Mr, and Mra: W. Yates and little son, Mallory town, were week-end visitors at J. "Kavanagh's. A party from Brogk- ville and one from Toledo had dine ner at Warren's Bay on Sunday, Miss Carrie Covey and Miss Myrtle Zel- lax, Rochester, N. Y.,, are guests at the Harbor View house, J. H. Sexton and son, Dwight, Strathroy, are at the lake. nesday, 23rd inst, Miss Etta Eaton was hostess at Lorretta Lodge and entertained over fifty pupils and friends of Hard Island Sunday school giving all a royal good time, The party was conveyed to and from the lake In Wesley Henderson's motor truck gaily decorated for the ocom- sion, Dave Kavanagh and family, Athens, and the Misses Georgie Ma- rion and Master Ross Robinson have been enjoying a vacation at Lorretts Lodge and enjoyed the galeties and festivities of the picnic on the 23rd, Rev. Mr.' Upham and: family, 'Athens, ara holidaying at Camp Restalotte, W. Webster, Athens, is painting at the nurses' home, General Welch ordered to Paris Marshal Foch and relations wi German war department broken off. General rainfalis in three prairie provinces rouse foes of grain grow- ers. L I = On Wed