Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1921-12-09

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM I yOLUME XLIIL 16.00 PER YEAR. '  OT JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1921 PRICE TWO CENTS. NUMBER 277- - $9 m rOUBTEEN ***** **y  WEATHEB F6MCAST, tjoNTO, Noon—Moderate tofresll; - tSf wtode fait Satwday 69 hrpezes or moderate gales. 1M" "now fall.. ! *Srn * thompson.-b«. mti,. -flier 36. taction Sales / auction. fo-Morr.ow, Saturday, at 11 o'clock, AT BECK'S COVE, «o miarters FRESH KILLfcD BEEF, n tiih« COOKING BUTTER. '« cases riCKLES. 1 case MTLK. , ff. E. BEDSTEAD. jOT FLOOR CANVAS. 1 HOR-E SI-IDE. n boxes FOWL—Choice laying Rhode Tglaurt-0 hoxos I'FKO IDTTKSv. 1 jDOMES. I HORSE. M. A. Bastow & Sons, Limited, , ,1t Auctioneers. decS.i' A. Bastow & Sons, Ltd. SATURDAY SPECIALS. ORANGES—Sweet and juicy, 45c. to 80c. doz. APPLES—Eating and Cooking, 15c. to 30c. doz. IGGS—Kresh as dew drops . .75c. doz. BUTTER—Finest Canadian .. 50c. lb. BITTER—Finest P. E. 1 55c. lb. CHEESE—Finest Canadian ...35c. lb. CITRON 55c« lb« LEMON PEEI 50c. lb. PORK—Ham Butt 20c. lb. PORK—Fat Back 17c. lb. BEEF—Flnost Family 12c. lb. SPARE RlBS—Sinclair's Best, 16c. lb. TURNIPS—Choice P. E. 1., $2.20 brl„ 2c. lb. POTATOES—Red & Blues, $8.50 brl. Also a full line of GROCERIES and YEGETABLES at Rock Bottom Prices. HURRY YOUR ORDERS. M. A. Bastow & Sons, Limited, Family Grocers, 4ec9.2i Beck's Cove. FORSAIE. jchr. Banbury, 160 tons •Schr. Mariner,' 119 tens . «** "-••• - f Both vessels fitted with" auxiliary hoisting engines and motor boats. Hull and running gear in first class condition. Will be sold at a reasonable price for spot cash. NFLD. COAL & TRADING CO. LIMITED. decB.3i BUILD YOUR OWN CHIMNEY. We have just received a shipment of CONCRETE CHIMNEY BLOCKS, with which you can build a safe and permanent chimney in a few hours. Also our long' delayed order of Horse Shoe Nails, and Square, Tapped Nuts, have just arrived SELLING CHEAP. W. &G. RENDELL. East End FeedA Produce Store. faltte Owners! % your Winter" Feet B°w. We have 100 Tons PRIME No. 1 TIMOTHY HAY. LHIIIIIH7 HEAVY WHITE OATS . e can give you* on this lot " . IN STOCK 100 BUNDLES CORKWOOD, THICK, MEDIUM & THIN. H.J. Slabb&Co end.tf SALMON, TURBOT, Etc We have in stock SALT SALMON, SALT TURBOT, SALT FISH, SALT CAPLIN and all kinds of FRESH FISH. J. C. NOSEWORTHY, dec9,2i 380 Water St. West. CUT FLOWERS & POT PLANTS. A large selection of Cut Chrysanthemums and Pot Plants, Jerusalem Cherries and Primulas of various colors. "WATCH US GROW.'\ "Say it with Flowers." Valley Nurseries. dec9,2i Phone 124 a. Does Anyone 0. U. Anything ? Ovr Business is collecting and we COLVECT. Results are what you are looking for; we get them. We have a perfect organization to collect anywhere in the civilized world. Send your delinquent claims to THE COLLECTION & ADJUSTMENT ASSOCIATION (Members National Collection Ass'n.) P. 0. Box 638. Oke Building, "St. JoM's, Nfld. 'flec2,lli ; FRUIT FOR XMAS. We offer recent arrivals: APPLE S^—Choice Baldwins and Starks APPLES—Choice California, in boxes. ORANGES— Sweet Florida, 200's; Valentia, 300 size. GRAPES—Kegs, heavy weight, Spanish.LEMONS—300's and 360 sizes. 'FIGS—24 lb. mats, cheap and good. EGGS—Lion Brand, best in market. PARSNIPS—Choice P. E. L DATES—Fresh new crop. ONlONS—Yalentia, 4 s and s's. Get in your order quickly, it will pay you to do so. EDWIN MURRAY. decB,3i Jos! in Time for XMAS, Land of Evangeline Cyder, Dow's FamonsAle, Crown Porter & Crown Lager. BAIRD AGENTS, Water Street East. STATUTORY NOTICE. In the matter*)! the Estate of Johanna Grace, late of Saint John's, Widow, deceased. All persons claiming to be crediton of, or who have any demand or claim upon or affecting the estate of Johanna Grace, late of St. John's, "Widow, deceased, are required to send particulars of their claims in writing, dulj attested, to Blackwood, Emerson and Winter, Temple Building, Duckworti Street, Saint John's, Solicitors for thC Executor of the said estate, on or be tptt the 23rd day of A.D 1921; after which date the Said Execu tor will proceed to distribute the es fate, having regard only to.&e eiaimi of which he shall then hata" haft bo tice. Saint John's, November 25th, A.D 1921. ' ' -... BLACKWOOD, EMERSON A WINTEI Solicitors for Exeentor* Address: Temple Building, St., Saint John's. JUU 1 When You Die —-will your Estate be properly administered ? If you appoint a private Executor, who will replace HIM when HE dies? The MONTREAL TRUST COMPANY, being a corporation, never dies. Therefore, if you appoint that Company your Executor the proper administration of your Estate will be assured. Consultation solicited.' Montreal Trust « Company. j BOYAL BANK BUILDING i Sir Herbert S. Holt, President I I A. J. Brown, K.C., Vlce-Pres. | F. G. Donaldson, Gen. Mgr. E. B. Mclnerney, 9 Manager, St. John's • "EXCEL Boots nil*. TTiTfTTr►► ■'-I » 5 3 :ti ir.jißi'j ji I 111! i! JUST OPENED AT Parker & Monroe's dec7,4i,w,f,s,m Once Again! 1000 Bxs Digby HERRING. BEADT FOB DELIYEBY TO-DAY. Soper & Moore. Phone 480-902. P. O. B. 1845. We certainly struck a snap, and the buyer gets the benefit. * SEE OUR WINDOW. *ea at 40 cents per lb. No such value ever before offered to Housekeepers. Living expenses reduced by placing your Grocery Order with us. See our Salt Meat Counter next our Fresh Meat Room, we are selling Meats, both Fresh and Salt, at monejr saving prices. Our Fresh Meat? Rooms are well stocked again for to-morrow's trade with FRESH BEEF, MUTTON, LAMB and PORK. We also offer small lot of GEESE, DUCKS and CHICKEN. Sausages Freshly made, very choice. Our Motto is: KEEP DOWN PRICES. E. J. HORWOOD. dec9,2i * hi Stewart's Fan Xmas Dainties. IMPORTANT TO HOUSEKEEPERS. We can supply you with Raw Pastry by the pound. Order* taken for Pastry Strips,' Mince and Oyster Patty Shells, Large Fruit and Mince Pies, Sponge Cakes and Ladies' Fingers, Pastry Fingers, Genuine French Sponge Cafce by the pound, Meringues a spe-eialtyv Xfnas €afceT yitttflr ortiamerttetf:—* Stewart's Fan Opposite King George Institute, Phone 1177. decl,r3fp Water Street East. OMb jr K / & I V £ V The Gift Which is Appreciated 365 Days ot the Year. Put r.eal Christmas Joy into the heart of Mother, Father, Brother or Sister; or some dear friend whom you know to need Optical Help. A pair of Glasses'correctly fitted has a value that is far beyond its price. We make them Stylish—lnconspicuous Comfortable and Becoming. Make an appointment to-day with E B. THOMSON, Opt. D„ Optometrist and Optician, Optical Parlours, 336 DUCKWORTH STREET (Little East Majestic Theatre). Hears: 10 te SJO, 7 to 8. Phone 805. dec 9.15.22 ■mi i i ♦ ♦ * After this date our Office Address will be Room No. 24, New Royal Bank of Canada Building. For a few days we will have no 'Phone connection, but any messages left at the Royal Cigar Store, 'Phone 690; will have our immediate attention. km D TOURNAMENT. A, Card Tournament will De held in the L.S.P.U. Hall 1 Victoria Street, on Friday light at 8.30 o'clock. Pro:eeds to be devoted to char£y .. dec9,ll jower St. Troop Boy Scouts LANTERN-LECTURE on BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA' by REV. R. E. FAIRBAIRN, Lecture Room of Gower St. Church, , Monday, December 12,' 8 pan. Admission 25 cents. One half proceeds for Russian famine Fund. dec9,2i,f,m N. I. W. A. The regular monthly meeting of this Association will be held on Friday, December 9th at their rooms Adelaide Street, at 8.15 p.m. Business: Nomination of Officers for ensuing year. J. CADWELL, decB,2i Fin. Secretary. NOTICE. There will be a meeting of all women of the City Methodist Churches interested in the welfare of the Methodist Guards Comrades' Association, on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the basement of Gower St. Church. Please attend. LOUISE WYATT, decB,3i Act. Secretary. is the Ballot Number of JACK ROBINSON for Councillor. -Mark Your X Opposite 17• : dec6,7i PROFESSIONAL CARD. DR. WALTER F. GEAR, DENTIST. Hours: 9 to 12.45 p.m. 2 to 6.00 p.m. And by appointment at night. OFFICE IN GEAR BUILDING (3 doors East of Gen. Post Office). n0v24,13i,e0d NOTICE. To parties having any line of goods for sale and wishing turn into cash at shorl notice, send lists and lowesl price to undersigned. AI communications absolutely confidential. "BUYER," dec6,4i c|o Telegram Office Reg. Dowden FOR COUNCILLOR And Economy, Efficiency, Progress In Civic Affairs. nov22,tf i CHEAP FUEL FOR MM*! »y Coke may be obtaineC at the Gas Works n sacks at seventy cent: per sack throughout th* Sacfaypay be retmm •dlfor jpefifling at The Wonderful Invention— "WEATHER COTTAGER tThe figures of man &nd worn an. foretell weather condl• tions. The man will come out 8 to 24 hours ahead of rain; for fair weather the woman will appear, and for changeable weather both will remain at the doors. Prices $1.50 and $1.75 each. J. M. RYAN SUPPLY CO., lec2,eod,tf 227 Theatre HilL TO LET! • Suite of Rooms suitable for Doctor, Lawyer or Commission Agent. These rooms are centrally situated on Water Street and recently occupied by Dr. Burke, Dentist. For further particulars apply TOOTON, dec9,3i The Kodak Store. WANTED! One or two young men with initiative, executive and selling ability to join with other business men here in Newfoundland, Canada and the United States in a good live business enterprise. For further particulars apply to GEORGE R. VOKEY, after 3 o'clock, c|o Harris & Elliott, or by letter to 1 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. dec9,2i NOTICE. The Sheriff's Sale of the Avalon Drug Co., Ltd., which was advertised for to-day, stands postponed until further notice. S. D. BLANDFORD, dec9,li Sheriff. Thou Shalt Not Steal L Tfte knew this, but'4t did not prevent his pocketing your Waterman Pet. Get your initials engraved on the band of your Xmas purchase at THE PEN CORNER, City Club Bldg., free of charge. NOTICE Any Person found cutting wood on the property of Edward Kelly, west side of Torbay Road, will be prosecuted. EDWARD KELLY. dec9.6i NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC —We repair Boots, Shoes and Rubbers; neat and strong work. The cheapest price in town. Please give us a call. P. CHAFE, Shoemaker, Barter's Hill, cor. Burke's Square. dec9,3i TO RENT For. Winter months House, containing five rooms, furnished, modern conveniences; apply 62 Cookstown Road. dec9,2i TO LET—For the Winter months two large furnished rooms; or a couple of boarders; apply MRS. R. BENNING, 62 Spencer St. decB,3i TO LET—Two Bright Offices lower flat Empire Hall; separate entrance from King's Road; immediate occupation; apply DOWDEN & EDWARDS, Gower and Colonial Sts. nov24,tf FOR SALE—On very easy terms a small cheap House, situated on Harvey Road, contains 6 rooms; aplpy to J. R. JOHNSTON, Real Estate Agent, 30% Prescott Street, or Harold Matthews, on the premises. dec9,tf FOR SALE—Bungalow, almost finished, off Merrymeeting Road; ground freehold, 117 by 100 ft.; bargain ;•* immediate cash or reasonable terms considered; apply by letter to BUNGALOW, cjo Evening Telegram. dec9,3i FOR SALE —1 Superior English Gun, gauge 10 bore, length of barrel 37% inches; only used a few times; made by R Wallace, London, Eng.; apply to W. J. JOCELYN, 102 Queen's' Road. dec7,3i,eod FOR SALE—A Dwelling House, situate 129 New Gower Street, freehold, containing 13 rooms, water, sewerage and electric light; would be a good investment for bqsiness man or Hotel; apply on the premises. decB.Si ADVERTISING RA! Ut insertion ~  Caijjpf repetition «C•«• *2sc« Contract Rates on ml Subscription Rates *6.00 per m4mrm^r* DANCE C. L. B. ARMOUBT, Harvey Road, FRIDAY, Dec. 9th, 1921C DANCING 9 VM. 3 each waltzs, one-step and! ox-trot. Tickets: Gent's, 80c.; Ladies',  [including supper). COME EARLY AND AVOID THE | Grand Concert At St. Joseph's Hall, TO-MORROW, FRIDAY NIGHT* at 8 o'clock. Dusky Gem Minstrels, Mt. Cashel Boys Dancing, Acushla Machree Band. A perpetual laugh and a musical treat. ADMISSION 30c. decB,2i LOST—On Wednesday, a, pocket book containing a sum of money, insurance receipts, etc.; owner's name on case; finder will be rewarded on leaving same at CASH'S TOBACCO STORE. dec9,3t LOST Between British! Hall and Majestic Theatre, bunch ofj Keys with owner's name; finder re-* warded on returning to this office. dec9,li • i LOST—Between Alexander Street and Southside, West, via Waterford Bridge Road, Syme's Bridge and; Railway Track, Parse containing cheque, $5.00 note, silver and receipt.) Finder will be rewarded on returning] same to P. C. O'DRISCOLL, LTD.,] Room 24, Royal Bank Building. dec9,li ' LOST This morning, &j parse, containing a sum of money.j from 60 Cower Street, by way of Cum-) nrifie* Street, BohtJ Street, RawlinsM Cross and Military Road to R. C. Ca-« -thedral; finder please return to  Gower Street and get reward.. dec9,li PICKED UP—On Nov. 28DJ a pair of eyeglasses; owner can ha.vaj same by proving property and paying expenses; apply this office. dec9.3i POSTAGE STAMPS fori COLLECTIONS—Stamps sold as cheai»i as l|2o Catalog. Packet 200 different' —soc. Best tasteless Hinges—lscJ pkt. Exchange your duplicates for others. J. W. PENNEY, 34 Mullock! Street. dec9.7i,eod BOARD—A couple of Gen-C tiemeo can be accommodated with') board in private family, about twoj minutes' walk from Station; for particulars apply this office. decB,3i I BOARD—A couple of Gentlemen can get their board at $30.00 per E&onth by sharing same room.* also gentleman wishes single bedroom at $36.00 per month in private home, few minutes walk from Water Street; apply at this office. decB,3i WANTED—2 or 3 Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms; central locality preferred, with modern conveniences. Full particulars to BOX 12, Telegram Office. dec7,3i,eod SITUATION WANTE A lady desires position in family willing to act as Companion, Housekeeper or Nursery Governess; applj by letter to M.N.0.F., this Office. dec9,si WANTED--To Rent or Pur ehase on the "Own Your Own Home plan, a dwelling house, containing a least eight rooms, fitted with moderi conveniences and situated centrally in the West End; address reply "J.M.H." P. O. Box 175. decB,6l Help Wanted WANTED—General Mai apply No. 30 Gower St. dec9,tf WANTED—A General Sei vant, must have references; apply 159 Gower Street. decB,tf WANTED—By beginnir of January, , a General Servant w can do plain cooking. MRS. J. MARCH, 50 Circular Road. dec 9. WANTED—At Once a j General Serraat; references require apply MRS. B. CLEARY, "The Ibv nees," 13 New Gower St. decB,3