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From Our O orres jon! Aug 8. Ze Bad "been tod to expect gomething exceptionally good for "Children's Day" in Old Home Week, and no one was disappointed. It would, be a difficult matter to se- lect the best feature of the evening's programme, as each succeeding num- ber seemed better than the last, and though the great dssemblage had practically all to stand throughout the lengthy . programme interest never lagged And the crowd seem- ed to grow rather than diminish In numbers. Last Monday we felt we had seen the Jist word in parades, but the kiddies' efforts were fully up to that high standard with en- tirely new ideas carried out. = The floats were very beautiful and "The Landing of Cartier" which carried off the prize was certainly a work of art and reflects high credit on the Sisters of St. John's School who were responsible for this magnifi- cent representation of the ploneer days of Canada. At the park the maypoles, highland fiihg, folk dane- es, pantomimes, club swinging, com- Camping Season We have everything in Gents' Furnish- ings suitable for Camping and Sport wear. * Flansiel Trousers . .......$4.50 to $7.50 'Khaki Trousers ........... $2.25 and $2.75 'Outing Shirts . .. .........$1.50 to $3.00 'Bathing Suits . .......... $1.50 to $4.00 ~ Light Weight Sweater Coats for chilly evenings ............ $3.00 to $5.00 George VanHorne's 213 Princess Street. Phone 362w. AUGUST SHOE SALE The Lowbrow came, with rakish car, And whisked the maiden off afar, Sans chaperone, for he, as yet, Had read no books on etiquette, Before they knew it, midnight came, And then this "bozo" took his "dame" . Into & white-tiled eating place And told the girl to "feed her face." For talking he would ne'er get hung, -- He let his arm work for his tongue; But what few words he used were wise, Like, "Girl, you're easy on the eyes." A wee bit crumpled, to her door The maid returned at half past four, And as she tip-toed up the walk English Hall-marked Silver English Silver-Plate We have just received a very attractive shipment from England. Some eyes are extremely sen- |i sitive to light. For such patients we supply special -Jenses that prevent the harmful "¥&ys of light from entering the ayes. + If the movies, bright lights, fravelling on the water or by Suto bothers your eyes, let me #it you out with a pair of these [i lenses, 'W. D. Graham, RO. | fmccessor to J. J. Stewart Our stock is always open for your inspection, Kinnear & d'Esterre 168 PRINCESS ST. She murmurred, "How that man can talk!" Although they swear they think it's rough, How girls do stuff! love this low-brow A Practical Rule, Math. Professor: "What is 'the rule of three? Fresh student: "Shake the odd one or pick up another one and make it two couples." --E. H. Hepler. A Man Of His Word. N Mrs. Howard: - "It's daly six o'clock and I told you to come after supper." He: "That's what I came after." ~-Helen Riordan. The Sole Deterrent, Shocked Visitor: "My, my! I didn't think a little boy like you could swear like that.™ The Little Boy: "Shucks, I can swear better'n Pa but Ma won't let me." : =<L. B. Birdsall. When Helen fells her parents that her sweetheart is going home 'any minute," Ma and Pa' discover that A.M. stands for "any minute." When Adam awoke from his sleep, parrot from learning all the latest cuss words?" Bird Dealer: "Do you ever keep her in the garage?" Patron: "Frequently." Bird Dealer: "I thought so. Re- move her at once to the nursery." ~-Mrs. Henry Solomon. on, Interne: '""That patient of mine imagines he has appendicitis." Doctor: "And what do you ima- gine it ja?" ~Mrs." Benjamin Rand. A Cutting Remark. Katherine (to May, who is sew- ing): "My goodness May! Are you cutting that thread with your teeth?" May (sarcastically): my tongue." Katherine: "Well, your tongue is pretty sharp." --Carey Mae Hunter. "No, with The first actual break in the rou- tine of married life often comes with the smashing of the dishes. Giving Herself Away. Mrs. Juddings: "My father was a remarkably well-preserved man. He was eighty-seven years old" and never lost his teeth." Absent-minded Spinster: "Laws above, and I'm always misplacing [V. Doherty, who usually spends his munity singing, eétc., were revela- tions and showed the excellent train- ing the children of Gananoque schools have had during the past few months. One of the best fea- tures of the evening was the clever dancing of little Miss Marjorie Coates, grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bishop, King street, and a resident of Brockville, who-lent her assistance to Wednesday's pro- gramme. The teachers of the pub- lic and separate schools, and the committee in charge of 'Children's Day"--Mrs, W, J. Wilson, Mrs. Cl H. Hurd, Miss O'Neill, Mrs. James Bell and Mrs. W. Butler--are to be congratulated upon the success of Wednesday's programme. In the morning the baseball game between the separate and public school teams was won by the public school by quite a large score, Mrs. Robert Graham, Kingston, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Hurd, for the week. Miss Genevieve C. Doherty, Brook- lyn, N.Y., is expelted to arrive to- day to spend the next few weeks here on the river. Her brother, Leo holidays in this vicinity, is one of the Republican nominees for state senator and will not accompany his sister as usual but will probably come up later on for a few days. Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Byers, To-_ ronto, are the guests of the former's Starts Thursday, Aug. 7th, ends Aug. 16th HO He felt his ribs with a groan, = Then: uttered this classic remark, "Somebody pulled a bone." go --«Speed Reid. mother, Mrs. W. H. Byers, Church street, for the Old Home Week do- ings. Among the visitors here this week was Mrs. W. W, Cook, Smith's Falls, who motored in with her husband, children and parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fitspatrick for Linklater Day. Ben Spicer, Gananoque East, had the misfortune tol break his arm Wednesday when cranking his car, This is a double misfortune as-it happens just in the middle of haying time. Mrs. May Bowen-Sears, Toronto, and daughter, are the guests of Mrs. Ernest Spencer during the Old Home Week festivities. Mrs. W. C. Gould, King street east, announces the engagement of ker only daughter, Jessie Mabel, to Mr. Greaville 8. Tompkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Tompkins, of Oceanside, Long Island, N. Y. \ Foie mine!" ~-C. 8. Valentine. REED FURNITURE FOR THE HOME AT REID'S --ATTRACTIVE | = AND DURABLE Why not get ready for the warn weather that will soon be here hy taking advantage of our specially priced uites, Rockers and Settees d in sniok, STONE, PLASTERING AND TILE SETTING DOUGLAS & McILQUHAM CONTRACTORS JOBBING WORK A SPECIALTY. PHONES 3267F--928W. 400 ALBERT STREET Rm BRNaaN The Jingle-Jangle Counter. A Midnight Thriller. Men in crowds are me'er at ease; In the deathly, silent, depths of | Lemons do not mind a squeeze. night I awoke, made fully conscious S=Gertruds Heller. by a call that wis as vague as it ss. was impelling. Quietly I slipped from my bed, | Straws are glad to tickle you. fearful lest I disturb my wife, No Jhoreuce Margoles. need to alarm her, r, tired wo- : 88; Joo A man was standing all alone; man 'that ghe 'was. w I descended the stairs, stowly and An auto hit him fit the safety sone. --Mrs, Edith O'Brien. » l . Ww ' softly, my heart in my mouth lest .e &% | & board creak and shriek out my pre- S| sence, To the end of the' steps, | Though a tailor be quite healthy, he 8 | through another door, I felt my un-| Still may have a "fit," Though a butcher be a "cut-up," he STAINLESS §:iiaiiiis = Silo KNIVES valuable of plate, I Enelt, I fumbled «We are clearing out a line of with the knobs, I reached in. Thank Heaven! It was still there! ENGLISH STAINLESS STEEL ~ BLADE and STAINLESS HANDLE I just knew that the cold pork hadn't all been eaten, KK, K. Friedel. The kind that will last a lifetime. {The quantity is limited. . « {The regular price $15.00 dozen. ... Dinner size. : To clear at Pe There's no use in being blue; 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. HALLIDAY ELECTRIC CO. 'PHONE 94. CORNER KING AND PRINCESS STS.' Punished, Stella: "They tell me that walk- ing is good for the complexion." Della: "Nonsense! While walking to Millie's house the other night I lost my vanity casd." ~-Mrs. Bruce Koehler. THE REGISTRY OFFICES. Record of the Business Transacted During Years 1988. The annual report for 1928 of the inspector of registry offices for On- tario, Jameg W. Mallon, gives the following figures regarding the two local registry offices: Kingston--Instruments register. ed, 1,370; tees therefore, $3,521.45; deeds registered, 458, fees therefore, $999.05; mortgages registered, 368, fees therefore, $5567.60; mortgages discharged, 325, tees, $490.60; wills, 68, fees, $177.60; leases, 4, .fees, $12.20; mechanical liens, 6, fees, $3.90; all other instruments, 1586, fees, $280.50; abstracts, 35, fees, $59.90; searches, 1,188, fees, $480. Css 35; amount received for work done Y . for municipalities, Sec. 107, $34.05; Sutherland's, Cedar Lake; Mr. ts most be waitten on || 8TOSs fees earned 1923, $3,061.70; Charies Clark and family Favs snl, ahouid || in 1922, $2,654.30; fn 1931, $2.- k's, Cedar Lake. » 966.35; amount paid senior deputy, 8s A Jamieson, Bat- $620; other office charges, $405.78; and Marion 'surplus paid under sections 101 and J. B. Angiin's; 109 of the Registry Act, $57.19; net Anna MoCos- amount to registrar, J. P. Gilder-| mick spent a week at David Bleeth's Honors Distinguished Sons. "| sleeve, $1,978.78. = . Arthur Clarry and Prof. Carleton Place, Aug. 8--Fitting| Frontenac--Instriiments register Queen's Untversity, spent Sun- honor was paid to the achievements {od tn 1923, 1,116, fees therefore, b's; William Clark of two outstanding sons ot Carleton | $2,132.70; patents, 9, fees, $23.75; Place, Vice-President D. C. Cole-| deeds, 432, tees, $944.80; mortgages, man of the C. P. R. Western Lines, | 295, fees, $453.60; dis- and Dr. Harold Box, of the Stalf of | charged, 209, fees, $309.40; wills, the Royal College of Dental Sur-|go, fees, $179.70; leases, 14, fees, geons, Toronto, at dinner in connec- | $33.20; all other instruments, . 97, ; . LJ tion with the festivities of Carleton | fees, $183.25; abstracts, 124, fees, Place's one hundredth birthday. | $274.70; searches, 597, fees, $320< er Sale VIL emma SE Ss ey | How ' Py * ; 3,925: 8 Te Fully Supplied. "Can I Interest you in the sub- ject of accident insurance?" "Go away. I'm carrying so much accident insurance now that it makes me jealous every time I hear of anybody being injured." . ~Jsaa¢ Anderson. It Popular Songs Were Illustrated. (WE SERVE GOOD MEALS Good meals served to your liking. EVENING PARTIES given first class attention. THE VICTORIA CAFE 854 King Street. Stug Lee and Gan Lee, Props. Telephone 762. | Inadequate. Motherly woman: "What is the matter with your little brother?" Boy: "He ate too many green ap- ples." Motherly woman: "Well, here, let him lay his head in my lap." Boy: "Aw, it aia't his head that hurts." Readers are uested to contri bute. Al I, "pgs. {or mot 0 aneo- m cepted material will be paid for at fom 1.00 to 315.00 per contribution; to $1.00 line for try ing to the the ieIbutk as Alt mane | ine, butions cannot he re tog Triemph of Lady: "What's the matter, sonny, what are you crying about?" . Bobby: "M-m-my mothér spank- ed me." Lady: "Well, never mind." Bobby: "Gee, that's what I got To perceive is to feel; to compare is to judge. Judging and feeling are i; | not the same thing. Life is like a tale; what makes it of value 'is not its length, but its goodness. There is no knowledge which Is 1922, $2,788.45; in 1921, ._ The last of our Summer Shoes all reduc- | : Sammon, five-year-old & r. : ed to clear--unusual Women's White Canvas Shoes. . Women's Sandals. \ | a Children's Pabehw Strap Slippers. Children's Running Shon for Boys and Girls. Women's Fine Shoes in all leathers. ALLANM.RED | SHOE STORE