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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1909-05-13, Page 2COT NOT CO TO YIIHK BACK WAS SO WEAK, Backache is the primary cause of kidney trouble. When the bank aches or becomes weak it is a warning that the kidneys are liable to become affected. 'heed the warning; ()heck the Backache and dispose, of any chances of further trouble. If yon don't, serious complications are very apt to arise and the first thing you know you will have Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright's Disease, the three roost deadly forms of Kidney Trouble, Mr. James Bryant, Arichat, N.S., was troubled with his back and used Doan's Kidney Pills, he writes;-" I cannot say too zneeh about the benefit I received after using three boxes of Doan'n Kidney Pill/. I was erectly troubled with art aching pain torose : lie small of my l gek. 1 could not go to work and my back" was so weak I would have to sit down. It would go away for a few days but would always return. I was advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills and I must say they completely cured me." Price 50 coots per box or 3 boxes for $1.25 at all dealers or mailed direct on receipt of price by The Doan Kidney Pill Co., Toronto, Ont. TO ADVERTISERS Notice of changes must be left at this office not later than Saturday noon. The Dopy for ohanges must be left not later than Monday evening. Casual advertisemente aocepted up to noon Wednesday of eaoh week. ESTABLISHED 1872 TUE WINfilAM TIMES. S. B. ELLIOTT, PunrtsnrdR AND PROPRinron THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1909. THE STANDARD OF LiViNG. We hear a good deal of the "Amer- ican standard of living," and ocoaeion- ally of the Canadian standard of living, but expressed in dollars and oente, com- paratively few persons have any con• oeption of what it means. Yet, so far as New York city is con- cerned, the question is answered in the report of a committee on this subject whioh was appointed by the New York State Conferenoe of Charities and Cor• rection two years ago. In making the study an elaborate schedule was prepared, attention being centred chiefly on 318 families having incomes between $600 and $1,000 a year. Housing naturally occupied first place, Although rent swallows up from a quarter to a half of all income, forty• fonr per cent. of the four cities live in leas than four rooms. On the basis of soientiflo Study, twenty-one cents a man a day was taken as the minimum ne• oessary to buy food enough to maintain physical efficiency. Two-thirds of the families under $600 spent less than that amount, and a third of those between $600 and $800. Correspondingly, $100 i' pat as the minimum clothing expendie tura for a family of five. Fifty-seven per cent. of the families between $600 and $800 are below that limit, the pee - pie from southern Europe especially failing to reach the standard. A third of the families reported no medical aid, and only one in six had any expenditure for dentistry, Provision for burial ex- penses, covered by industrial insurance, is almost universal among the poorest Americans and people from northern Europe. Payments for recreation and for all "culture we: ts" do not amount to ten per cent. on any incomes below $1,000, The commission concludes: "It seems safe to conclude that an in- come ander $800 is not enough to per- mit the maintenance of a normal stand- teed, tand- te d. On the Other hand, an income of $900 or over probably, permits the tar n- tenanoe of a normal standard so far as the physical man iii concerned. AN INDiSPENSO,BLE BODY. The great and increasing volume of work coming before it these days emphasizes the peonliar ability of the Domint>n Railway Commission. Last year, the etatietios show, there wore no less than 3.125 applications to the Board concerning a great var. Relation of the Liverancl Kidneys Functions such that each suffers when the Other le deranged, 'Mien the liver becomes sluggish and torpid in action, or is given too much woriz by over -eating, the kidneys have to help out with the work of filtra- tion. When the liver fails the kidneys have all this work to do. The beginning is biliousness, indiges. tion and constipation and after a time the kidneys begin to be affected and there backache, tcom s urin Y derange- ments ax and finally kidneyy disease. Dr, Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills are the rational cure for kidney disease, just as they are the most successful, be- cause they get at the cause of trouble anti exert a combined and direct initu- oneo on liver, I;idneys and bowels. They promptly anti thoroughly cIoa tve7 the barrels or intestines and by awe kening the action of the liver take the bunion off the kidneys. Then by Uzi it direct action on the kidneys bring :stout the, natural fled: healthful v rk- i :tr of these aarfe.t:n. Dr. Chase's Kidepy-Livor rills, one Al :i awe. 2.3 cet is whore, at alt steal• t.fy t,,' l'.elnla:troop, i4A(.8 ; Co., Toronto. TIM WINGU.AM TIM, MAY 13, 1909, lets of matters The filing of plans and papers in oorinection with then numbered 45 425, The number of or- ders issued was 1,785. Since the last report was prepared there has been an increase of fully 25 per cent, in the volume of work of the Board' The businesslike and democratic) methods whioh are followed and the prompt hearing accorded all com- plainants, whether oorporationa, mu- nioipalities or private individuals, are infiaenoes whioh popularize the Board and stimulate confidence in it and its methods. The sphere of usefulness has more recently been widened by the pleoing ander the Commission's jurisdiction of all ex- press, telephone and telegraph cow- ponies, and investigations which are now in progress bid fair to (tante some radie'i chanties with reaped to rates. As affecting the railways alone, the Board's wort- is divided into two parts -the engineering ap- plications touching essentially the operation of the different roads and the freight and traffic oases, The lat- ter, particularly, present some very intricate problema as regards freight tariffs, but in very numerous oases the board has not hesitated to ap' ply remedial measuree to the griev- ances of the ahipping interests. The same course has been followed in matters of passenger traffic. Then, many regulations have been adopted, the effect of whioh is to better pro• teot the lives of the travelling pub- lic and minimize the dangers arising from crossings at rail level. The systematic investigation of all rail- way accidents, the inspection of oar and motor equipment, the revision of tariffs and tolls of the railways and public utility corporations and the exercise of widespread general powers, demonstrate the great use- fulness of the Commission and the wisdom of its creation. The only question which suggests itself, hav- ing regard to the immense volume of work now assigned it and with which it is difficult to keep up, is how the country got along so many years without such an appellate body to remedy grievances as between the public and the railway corporations and adjust the many matters now so con- tinually brought before it. CANADA'S DRINK BiLL. According to offload figures, Cana- dians during the year ended March 31, 1908, consumed over 47,00C,000 -gallons of spirits, malt liquors and wines. At this rate every thousand of the popu- lation drank 889 gallons of spirits, 5,218 gallons of beer, and 96 gallons of wine. This is a slight xnoreaae over the con- sumption during the previous year, but is much below that of some other coun- tries. The Canadian liquor drinker prefers the home production, as the following table of consumption for the year shows: Gallons. Canadian spirits 8,927,312 Imported spirits 2,127,478 Canadian malt liquors 88,800,880 Imported malt liquors 1,096,256 Wines 1,886,235 Total 47,337,661 A careful estimate places the amount paid by the consumers for this liquor at $76,867,649. The revenue to the Do- minion Government from customs and exoise duties, brewery' and malt house licenses, oto„ amounted to $14,669,627. In addition are the provincial and mu- nicipal revenues, amounting to prob- ably $2,000,030 more, and all comes out of the pocket of the drinker. The epeeist census of 1906 sate forth that the liquor trade employs 160 men for every $I,000,C30 of capita ` invested, end pays $66,01) 1n twee, while the average per $1,000,000 ixvested in other intact es is 472 employees and aver $198,' i:i cv' les. GUARANTEED DANDRUFF CURE. Beware of the druggist who tells you that any other hair tonin is just aS good as Parisian Sage -he knows better. Walton McKibbon is the agent for Parisian Sage, and he won't try to give you. something just as good, because ne knows that Parisian Sage is guaran- teed to wire dandruff, stop falling hair, and cure all diseases of the scalp in two w. eks, or money* back. Ile knows that Parisian Sage is highly recommended as the most pleasant and reju%eaating bair dressing known. It makes the hair fluffy and beautiful. 50 cents a large bottle at Walton Meltib- ban's, He will guarantee it. Made in America only by Giroux Mfg. Co„ Ent- frio, N. Y. and Fort Ede, Ont. NOTES AND COMMENTS It was announced in Ottawa that the Britian Government had deoided to extend the terns of Earl Grey ae Gov- ernorra of Gene 1 Canada for or ono b ter year. The objeot of this extension is to allow of His Exoollenoy retaining his present position until schemes- now tin- der way looking 10 a complete linking up of the Canadian twittery forded with those of the Empire ate carried into full affect, Hirt Exeeltencn hat been the primo mover in this matter from the be- ginning, and the Eiritieh Government is apparently desirous of giving him an opp;,rtunity of finishing hie work, A letter is being publiahcd in the French papers of Qaebeo, 'written by Father Lestetee, in regard to the num- What helps produce that perfect balance of bas's and treble in the Mason and Risch Piano THE even scale of the Mason and Risch piano will appeal to any critical musician. As you pass from one note to another, from the bass to the treble, there is no change in the tone purity. Each note is clear, sweet and full. Mason and Risch The piano with a soul This is due to exact mathematical and accoustical principles on which our overstrung scale is constructed. We have secured a depth, richness and purity of tone throughout the entire register of the Mason and Risch piano which is not equaled in any other iii- strument. Mail us this coupon to -day and we'll send / me your illus. you an illustrated booklet which explains . / trated booklet explain- / ing the reasons why I in detail why the Mason and Risch is / should own a Mason and Risch piano. This In no way obligates me to purchase. MASON and RISCI-1 PIANO CO., LImited, TORONTO the best piano for your home. The Mason and Risch Piano Co., Limited, 32 West King St. Toronto. ti07 City Name . Street Province International Newspaper Bible Study Course. Salient Points in the -Lesson for Sunday, Rffay 16, Given in a Series of Questions by Bev. Dr. Linscott. (Registeral in accordance with the Copyright Act.) PAUL's FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY.- IOONItIhI AND LYSTRA. Acte xiv:1.28, Golden Text --All the gods of the nations are idols; but the Lord made the heavens. Psalm 96:5. Verses 1 -2 -Point out on the map in your Bible where Iconium is situated. Oan two missionaries working toge- ther do more good than they could working separately? HMS the story of Jeans loat or gained in its charm upon the multitude since that day? Was the unbelief of these Jews a matter of the intellect, through lack of evidence, or was it a matter of the heart; that he is result of their rebellion against God? Verses 3 7 -Flow do you account for the fact, that the same evidenee, and spiritual demonstration, which made one part tf the multitude turn to God with gladness of heart, made the other part angry in heart, and murderous in thein actions? (ThiS question must be answered in writing by members of the;elub.) Would yon judge from this story that all the good people were on the side of the apostles, and all the bad and dishonest people on the other side? Will a wise and brave man, some- times run away from auch danger as threatened the apostles, or will he al- ways Stay and face it? The apostles fled to Lystra and berbe; where are these places situ. ated? 'Veto 8 -Is there ever any blame to be attached to those who are born with either ptlyeieat, or moral defects? Are parents ever to be blamed for physical or mural defecta in their children? h en? Are pre -natal influences as powertut in shaping a ohtld's destiny as pott- nat&? In our present nation() condition, Should the state provide for end main- tain all those who ere t fru in tan impot- ent condition'? Verses 9.10 -Is faith, ,Tike this man had, possible for all, or is it a gift of God, the same as the resultant grape and healing? Was tide a miracle, and whether or not, does God intend to run this world by law or by miracle? Verses 11.18 -What was the idea that these people had of the Deity? How would it be likely that Barnabas resembled Jupiter and Paul Meroury, to these people? Is it a trait in human testate to be- lieve imaome popular superstition rather than the plain truth of God? Verses 14 15 -If a man of God to being regarded in some superstitious way, is it kis duty to administer a re- bnke? Have the best of men got the same natural passions as the worst of men? What comfort is there to Ue in the fact that God made "the heavens and the earth"? Verses 16.18 -Does God pay the same attention to the Crops of the sinner, as he does to the crops of the saint? Verses 19 -20 -Woe it the same people that stoned Peal, who before tide want- ed to saoridce to him? Oan there be any reliance placed up- on the applause of the multitude? Verses 21 -28 -What kind of a man ie be who, laid out for -dead through stoning, starts on hie way the next day preaohiug his story of meroy and love? Lesson for Sunday, May23rd, 1909. -The Council Co atJerusalem. Acts xvi 1.35. der of Thnnlae Scott by Reil in the Red River rebellion of 1870. Father Lese twice says that, accompanied by' Donald' Smith, new Lord Strathcona, he pleaded with Rail for tleott's life, but Keit flatly refused to grant the eupplioation, Father Leetance says he had previously asked for the roleare of Boulton and a half breed who had been condemned to death by Reil, and that itt these roses the reciunst was granted. Uoltt on the Lungs. This letter gives some Idea of the con- fidefeco placed la Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine by people who know by exporia,noe of its exceptional merit. Mts. It 1). Turner, Broadview, N. W. T , wrltoa: "We have eeverl t±hildron and have need Ttr. Chase's Syrup of T,anaaed sad Turpentine for them all waxen troubled with cold on tho lungs. We buy four bottles- at a time and always keep it in the hones, Walley - big there is nothing so good for coughs lttid colds." TOWN DIRECTORY, House Orrunon-Sabbath fiery -Wee at 11 a m and 7 p m, Sunday School at 2;80 p m. General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev, W. L letee ves, pastor. B, Y. P. U. meets Monday evenings 8 p,m. W.D Pringle, S.S. Superintendent, Mwrao»tsT t7nvaos-Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 p xn. Sunday Soho' at 2:30 p In, Epworth League every Mon- day evening, General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. G. Howson, pastor, F. Baohanan, 5.8, Superintendent. none YTERIAN Oaunon-Sabbath ser- vices at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday Sohool at 2:30 p m. General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev. D. Perris, pastor. Dr, A. J. Irvin, S,S. Superintendent. ST. PAUL'S OusIROH, EPlsoorAL-Sab- bath services at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday School at 2:30 p m. Rev. O. E. Jeaklus. B. A„ B. D., Rentor ; Ed. Nash, S. 5, Superintendent ; Thos, E. Robinson, assistant Superintendent. SALVATION ARMY -Service itt 7 and 11 a m and 8 and 7 p m on Sunday, and every evening during the week at 8 o'olook at the barracks. Posr QT'rlon--Office hours from 8a m to 6:80 p m. Open to box holders from 7 a In, to 9 p m, P, Fisher, postmaster. PuBLI° TAMMY -Library and free reading room in the -Town Hall, will be opon every afternoon from 2 to 5:30 o'olook, and every evening from 7 to 9:30 o'olook. Miss Ethel Elliott, librt.rian. Tower OotNote--Thomas Gregory, Mayor; Dr. A. S. Irwin, Reeve ; Geo, Spdtton, 3', W. MoKibbon, 13. B. Elliott, William Bone, Dr. Robert 0. Redmond, and V. R, Vanuorman. Coanoillors; J. B. Ferguson, Olerk and Treasurer; Anson Dulmage, Assessor. Board meets first Monday evening in each month at 8 o'olook. HIorr Smoot. BOARD.- W. F. Van. Stone (chairman)„ J. A. Morton, John Wilson, 0. P. Smith, W. J. Howson, John A. McLean, . Frank Buchanan, Dudley Holmes, secretary. A. Omens, treasurer. Board meets second Monday evening in each month. PuBLIo SonooL BOARD. - T. Hall, (ohairman), G 0. Manner/, H.E. Isard, A. E. Loyd, W. D Pringle, Wm. Moore, Alex. Ross, 0. N. Griffin, Secretary, John F. Groves; Treasurer, J. B. Ferguson. Meetings second Tuesday evening in each month. axon SCHOOL TEACHERS -J. A. Tay lor, B.A„ principal; J. 0. Smith, B.A., olassioal master; J. G. Workman, B.A., mathematioal master ; Miss .Helena Dadeon, B.A., teaoher of English and Moderns; Miss Anderson, fifth teaoher Puntao SouooL THAI:MRS.-Joseph Stalker, Principal. , Mise, Brook, MiasReynolds, Miss Farquharson, Mise Wilson, Miss Cummings, and Miss Fraser. BOArie OF HEALTH -MOB. Gregory, (chairman), C. J. Reading, Abner Cottons, Wm, Fessant. J. B. Ferguson Secretary; Dr. J. R Macdonald, Medical Health Officer. DOMINION BANK HEAD OFFICE : TORONTO. Capital paid up, $3,976,000 Reserve Fond and Undivided profits $5,297,000 Total Assets, over 48,000,000 WIHCHAM BRANCH. Farmers' Notes discounted, Drafts sold on all points in Canada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT-Interes allowed on depbaits of $1 and upwards D. T. HEPBURN, Manager R. Vanstone, Solicitor. STEADY EMPLOYMENT for a reliable Local Salesman repre- senting "Canada's Oldest and Greatest Nurseries in Wingham and adjoining country. You will find there is a good demand for nursery Stook on account of the high prices that growers have realized on their fruit thia seas n. One salesmen are turning in big bust. nese to ns this year. Be one of them and earn good wagesithrongh the winter menthe. Territory reserved. Free sample outfit, eta. - Write for partioniars. ATONE E ,& WELLING VON Fonthill Nurseries (850). TORONTO, CANADA, Pay Weekly, GO YEARS* ' EXPERIENCE ATENTS TRADE MARIS" ( tS1GN13 C©PvFliGHts &G,. Anyone sending a ekettih and deserlppttonmay quicklyx, ascertain oar opinion free ',mother an invention ltf probably '1bi 'atentn. onlninnte . tionsstr10tlyronedent(,l. HANDBOOK on Bent free. oldest Rooney for securing patents. Patents taken tardus), Munn k Co. receive ♦penialitot1Ct withoutChargo, Oberlin the ScieaUfl , i;I¢rlc Alt It A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest etr. ,'ieatton or ani+ eaveypoflc journal, Terms for Canada, etti a yearspoetego pee old, Sold by all neW"lcaler'. MANN &Ca Bert -New York Branch 4it«t., I26 u t t .'. ' tlhington, D, c1., R$TABLIOSEII 1872 THE WIN6IuAll TIMES. 1S 1'UBLIsgso EVERY THURSDAY MORNING -AT- The Times OIfiee, Beaver Block WINGHAM, ONTARIO, Tame; or $OnegeIPTIott-$1.00 per annum in advenoe, $1.60 if not so paid, No paper discon- tinued tilt all arrears are paid, except at the option of the publisher. ADvmc7,'xSING 54708. -- Legal and other casual advertisements 100 per Ngnppariel line for drstineartton,No per line for eaoh subsequent lnaerticn. ,Advertisements in looal oolumna are charged 10 cts. per line for drat insertion, and 5 cents per line for each subsequent insertion, Advertisements of Strayed, Parma for Sale or to Rent, and similar, $1,00 for drat three weeks, and 26 cents for each subsequent in- sertion. CONTRACT RATss--The following' table shwa one rates for the insertion of advertisements for specified periods:- sI' 00. 1 YR, 6 Mo. 0 M0, 1Mo. Onegotmmn$70.00 540.00 $22.50 $8.00 Half Column.... ,... 40.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 QuarterOolumn.... - 20.00 12.50 7.50 8.00 Otte Inch 5.00 0.00 2,00 1.25 Advertisements without specifics direottona will be inserted till.forbid and charged accord- ingly. Transient advertisements must be pais for in advance. Tam JOS DsPARTMONT ie stocked with an extensive assortment of all requisites for print- ing, affording facilities not equalled in the county for turning out drat class work. Large type and appropriate outs for all styles of Post- ers, Hand Bills, eto„ and the latest styles of ohoioe fanoy type for the finer classes of print- ing. $. B. 5LLIOTT, Proprietor and Publisher TP KENNEDY, N. D., M.O.P. B. O. EP • Member of the British Medical Assooia- tion. told Medallist in Medicine. Special attention paid to diseases of Women and Child, ren. Office hone -1 to 4 P. m.: 7 to 0 P. m. DR. MACDONALD, Centre Street Wingham, Ontario. DR. AGNEW, Physiolan, Surgeon, oto. Office -Macdonald Block, over W.MoKibbon'e Drug Store. Night calls answered at the office. DR. ROBT. O. REDMOND, M. R.O.S. (Bag) L. R. O. P. London. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office. with Dr. Chisholm. DR. MARGARET C. CALDER Honor Graduate of Toronto University, Licentiate of Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. Devotes special attention to diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Eyes thoroughly tested. Glasser properly fitted. Orr10R-With Dr. Kennedy. twine $ours -3 to 5, 7 to 8 p.m. R VANSTONB, • BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, BTO Private and Company funds to loan at lowest rate of interest. Mortgages, town and farm property' bought and sold. Office, Beaver Block, Wingham r A. MORTON, v• BABRISTBS, 85o, Windham, Ont. B. L. DIOAINBON DUMMY /IMAM DICKINSON & HOMES BARRISTER$, SOLICITORS, Eta. MONuu To LOAN. Orrice: Meyer Block, Wingham. ARTHUR .7. IRWIN, D. D. S., L$D. 8. Dootor of Dental Surgery of the Pennsylvania Dental College and Licentiate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. (Moe in Macdonald Blook, Wingham. W, J. PRIOR, B. S. A., L. D. S„ D. D. S. Licentiate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and Graduate of Uni- versity of Toronto. Office : Beaver Block. TAKE NOTICE. wrarain That 3, 5, Jerome, Dentist is making beautiful sets of teeth for eight dollars, and inserting the Patent Airohamber, Alt work guaranteed. Office in Chisholm Block, Wingham. 11 b s►sr Wingham General Hospital (Under Government inapeotion) Pleasantly situated. Beautiful fur- nished. Open to all regularly licensed physicians, RATES FOR PATIENTS--• (which include board and nursing), $8.50 to $15.00 per week according to iodation of room. For farther information, address MIes J. E, WELsn, Superintendent, Bog 223, Wingham Ont, RAILWAY TIME TABLES. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTSI i. TRAINS talAvrl 7015 Londoa.. 6.40 a.m..... 8.80p.m. Toronto London. 11,03 a.m.. 8.48 a.m ... 2. Op,,n, Rinoardine .11.57 a.m2.08 p. .,,. 0.15p.m. Anisive :Rota itinoardtne . 9.40 a,in.. 11.00 a.m.. ,,. 2.40 p.m. London........ 11.54 a.m ,. 7,85 p.m. Palmerston 10.80 a,m, Toronto Si Bast2.08 p.m..,- 9.15 p.m. W.IllaNRY, Agent, Wingham. ANADIAN le ACI 'Ia RAI L G , TRAINS LIDAyli Volt Toronto and Bast...-. 6.37 a.m., -. 8.10 p.m. Teeswater .. 1.07 p.tn„...boAO p.m. ... ARRIvlr 7ROn TeOswater ..G.37a.m.-8.1Gp.In. Toronto and l349t - „,1, 07 p.m.,, -10.00 pm. J. R. ItURNER, .A.gent,Winirham, e Cham iexlaiiiy. Cough Remedy IS UNEQUALED FON Coughs, Cold+ a and Croup. STAGE SCENERY. Modern Settings Tax the ingenuity of the Builders. The big scenic artists do little actual painting beyond making the model, unless they have a panoramic effect. That they do themselves, standing on the paint bridge, many feet from tine (loon while the canvas is raised or lowered. The panoramic effects are hard to handle. One difficulty is to avoid fluttering when a draft sweeps across the stage. Mountains that tremble hazily are not conducive to illusion. With the elaborate productions of late years the importance of the build- er of scenery has increased, mays Ev- erybody's Magazine. Formerly, when the scenery consisted merely of can- vas stretched over a wooden frame, it was simple enough. But the struggle for realism and sensational effects has developed difficult problems for the builder of stage scenery to solve, Every piece of scenery must be made so that it can be folded into strips five feet nine inches wide, because the doors of the baggage cars in which it is transported are only six feet in breadth. Also every piece must be light and so constructed that one scene can be removed and another put in place within ten minutes. It may take thirty hours of continuous work to get the scenery "set up," to use a technical expression, after it is brought into the theater. After that the work of changing a scene is com- paratively easy. A DOGS' CLUB. London's Luxurious Resort For Aristo- cratic Canine Pets. London is the only pity in the world boasting a dogs' club. The club is in a pleasant suit of rooms near the Troca- dero and close to Regent street. Hand- some rugs cover the floors, the win- dows are veiled in lace and silk, and luxurious sofas are ranged against the walls, while a profusion of soft pit - lows are scattered about for the com- fort of aristocratic dogs who prefer the floor for a nap. Dainty satin Iined wicker baskets are provided for the smaller pets. The membership fee is half a sovereign, but this does not in- clude meals, baths or tips to the at- tendants. Ladies going shopping or to the thea- ter leave their pu;;s and poodles at the club and give the attendant in charge at the time a few shillings for looking after it, but if the dog is fed half a crown is charged. This pays for a mut- ton chop and milk. .A. whole crown provides the little animal with minced chicken. For a half sovereign Fido is bathed, brushed and perfumed, and if he is a French poodle bis hair is care- fully curled. A veterinary is attached to the club to see that only dogs in perfect health are admitted, all sick members being quarantined in it sepa- rate room. Blankets, boots, collars, harness, soaps and brushes and all the accessories of a fashionable dog's toi- let as weil as dog medicines are sold at the club, -New York Press. A Candid Critic. "A criticism that has helped me a great deal in my work came from a man to whom I took a picture to be framed," said a young woman who spends much of her time copying in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "As the picture progressed my friends told me it was fine. Some of the other copyists said it had value, character, good color- ing and all those things, and even one of the guards in the gallery got real friendly one day and remarked that it was the best copy of that picture he had seen. I began to think that maybe, after all, my several years of study were beginning to bear fruit. At the framer's I picked out a nice frame, and the framer began to figure on the Cost. "'I'll tell you, miss,' he said, 'that frame will come to $3.98. If fl were you I'd get something cheaper for that picture,' "-New York Sun. "Setting the River on Fire." In old English times, when ' each family was obliged to sift its own flour, it sometimes happened that. an ener- getic man would turn his sieve so rap- idly as to cause it to catch fire. The style of sieve used in those days was called a "temse," and it became a cus- tomary saying that a lazy man would never set the temse on fire. Now, it happens that the name of the river Thames is pronounced like the name of this old flour sieve, and after many years, when the old fashioned temse ;was forgotten, it was thought that set- ting the temse on fire meant setting the river on fire, and that is why to- day we say that a stupid person will never set the river on fire. Esperanto. "When T first started out hunting apartments I went through a long, po- lite dissertation," said the woman with n haunted look and weary feet. "Now I go in and say to the elevator lean or janitor: 'Apartments?' 'Rooms?' Price?' 'Keep 'era I get along just as Well, and it Saves Iota of tune. Try it." --New York Times. Not His Fault. tread -Johnnie, your teacher tells me teat you are itt the foot of your class. Ifow's that? Johnnie --That hln't my fault, dad. They've taken Tommy Tuft out and sent him to a reform school. - Exchange. tetter Left Unsaid. Caller So sorry to hear of your motor accident. B)1tliusiastk. Motor, ist---Oh, thanks! It's nothing. Ite- itt''::t to live through many more. Call- er- Oh, I trust no -ft -Loudon '1'ii-lits. !noble discontent is thi' it:itli to lieeve en.--Iliggtu5Qn.