Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1924-08-23

              The Evening Telegram. TWELVE PAGES. * W M-JM-J V JEi MT xWjtlliiJ. VOLIHME XLVI. 16.00 PER TEAR. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23,1924. PRICE: TWO CENTS. NUMBER 190. YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF THE PUBLIC—IS A LIVE DAILY IN A "mnwii*: WZATIIEB FORECAST. ;-.-,-,)_Wind N". East, c-dsy and Sunday. ;r*T?COX—Bar. 30.L6; SUBSCRIPTION RATES: - Local and Canadian .. *.& M per t«ft Great Britain and U.BJL (lnslndlng Postage) .AIM p«* yan* "Increase yonr profits by adrsrtlsLig H Tne Evening Telegraau " CONCRETE FOR PERMANENCE USK ONLY It is Reliable Saoks and Steel Barrel: £ Stores Department We will sell on Monday, Aug. 25th at 12 o'clock, 50 Head Choice Eutchers'Cattle ST. JOHN'S ABATTOIR CO., LTD. J. J. McKAY, Manager. i/te"l^E%. GRAND AUCTION. MOTOR CARS On Monday, Sept. Ist, 11 o'clock at PF.RCITAT.'S ATTTIOX ROOMS, Adelaide Street. Those desireous of sending cars for he above sale, please send particulars n me at once. All cars must be in ig order. W. E. PERCIVAL, ti.eod Auctioneer. AUCTION On Monday, Aug. 25th, On Shea & Co's Premises, at 11 o'clock FOR SALE That freehold property on the South side of Water St., West, nearly opposite Royal Bank of Canada. The property has a frontage on Water Street of about 32ft. 9 inches and on Municipal Lane about 81 feet. For particulars apply to WOOD & KELLY, Temple Building, Duckworth Street. aug23,tf FOR SALE 5-Passenger Paige Car, in excellent order, LT3ERT F. RENDELL, c|o W. & G. Rendell, or NIGHTINGALE'S GARAGE. augl9,tf FOR SALE. Arrived Lisgar County 3 Milch Cows with Calves. Also to arrive Canadian Sapper 3 Milch Cows and 3 WILLIAM BRENNAN. aug2l,3i FOR SALE. A Dwelling House, situated at Richmond Avenue, West End, formerly called Shaw's Lane. This dwelling consists of large concrete basement, large kitchen and pantry, two front rooms and dining room, also four nice bedrooms and a bathroom; hot and cold water, steam heated, electric light and telephone. House furnished with modern conveniences. Large frontage with garden attached measuring about 85 feet frontage and 100 feet rearage. Freehold property and only three minutes walk from street car. Reason for selling: owner leaving country. For price and information apply EASTERN TRUST CO., july3l,eod,tf Pitts' Building. FOR SALE. That heavily constructed building situate on West Side of Prescott Street. For particulars apply U.S. PICTURE & PORTRAIT COMPANY, July24,eod,tf Water Street. FOR SALE. Rlverrale, formerly Octagon (goodwill of the business and no opposition). Suitable for hotel, containing 14 rooms and shop; basement full size of house for storage, etc. Electric light; also Electric Ice Cream Freezer, Motor £nd Ice Crusher combined installed in basement. For particulars apply to 246 Water Street, or Rivervale, \yaterford Bridge. aug2l,eod,tf For Sale on Easy Terms. House on LeMarchant Rd., fitted up with all modern appliances; House1 on Power St, two Bungalows on Bu ton's Pond Road, freehold; House on Cooks Town Road; one House on Balsam Street; one House on cor Bond and Bannerman Sts., 1 House m Aldershot Street; one House on Plj nouth Road, one House on Young Street; one House on Summer Street one House on Hamilton Street; one H use on Gower Street., Land to lease nd sell in various parts of the Ply to J. R. JOHNSTON, Real Estate Agent, -d,tt 30H Prescott Street HEIP! SHEEP! ieep f ° Stockraising: 67 &ES. » Apply_\ Bally a head only lhtary, Golf Club. CITY OP ST. JOHN'S St. John's Municipal Council TENDERS. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned and marked "Tender for Street Numbers and Signs" will be received up to Thursday, August 28th, at 3 p.m., for the painting of house numbers and street signs. Tenderers will please quote per figure or letter, and also submit sample of work. Specification and all other particulars may be had on application at the Office of the City Engineer. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. J. MAHONY, aag23,2i City Clerk. NOTICE. NFLD. POSTAL TELEGRAPHS A Telegraph Office has been opened at Grand Bruit. Tariff the same as all Newfoundland offices. aug22,21 NOTICE. I am prepared to repair Furnaces and Radiators, and install heating system or make alterations in systems already installed. E. R. BISHOP, Mundy Pond Road. aug9,s,tu,tf 'Phone 2017. OFFICE 8 Water St. West, 'Phone 1593. Winsor Rigging Works, Bambrick St. Ship Rigging and Sparring. All classes of lifting on buildings. Radio and Flag Poles erected, painted and repaired. We have in stock Wireless and Radio Poles. mar2Q,B,w,tf im« A« A« A Meeting of the Amateur Athletic Association will be held Saturday night August 23rd, at the Offices of Messrs. Higgins, Hunt and Emerson, at 8 o'clock. H. C. HAYWARD, aug22,2i Hon. Secretary. REGATTA COMMITTEE NOTICE Final Meeting will be held in the T.A. Armoury Monday night at 8.30 sharp. Full attendance requested. By order aug23,2i CHAS. J. ELLIS, Hon. Secretary. HIGHLAND GAMES Entries for all Handicap Events will close at 9.00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th, at St. Andrew's Club Rooms. Positively no entries will be accepted after that time for handicap events. aug23,3i $50.00 tor 10c. Here's $50.00 worth of protection for your walls, pictures, curtains and furniture for only 10c. National Fly Shields is a specially prepared porous paper (not sticky or mussy) that at'" i them inntly.Put up in handy form—cut ready for use—Six pieces in an envelope for 10c. PETER O'MARA, THE DRUGGIST. THE EEIALL STOEE. TO THE TRADE. Just received to-day r 40 cases "BULL" Brand Eggs. 30 boxes "GOLD MEDAL" Batter, 2 lb. blocks and solids. The above are the highest grade of goods imported, and we are confident once handled you will always stock them. ARTHUR R. BULLEY, Commercial Chambers. Telephone 818. aug23,2i Opening Announcement. EAST END MEAT MARKET. I wish to notify my many friends, that I have opened a Meat Market, in the building formerly used as the East End Post Office, on Duckworth St. I respectfully solicit your patronage, and will at all times endeavour to please you . Roast 25c. Steak ..35c. S. Beef 15c. JOSEPH JUDGE, Proprietor, East End Meat Market, opp. C. P. Eagan, Duckworth St. 'Phone 446. aug22,2i Opening Announcement To my friends and the general public, I wish to announce that I have opened a Restaurant at 394 Water Street, opposite G. KiTOWling, Ltd., (West End) where I shall be pleased to attend to their wants at all time, day and night. Your patronage is solicited.aug2i,3! EDWARD BAKER. THONE 198 TAXI DE LUXE A Car Always Waiting. ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY CAPE BROYLE Sunday, August 24th Train leaves St. John's 2 P.M. return, leaves Cape Broyle 10.30. *»»•-.. --*SiSW>. --W^;-. i-eva*- _ «•£.! Nfld. Methodist College! SCHOOL RE-OPENS ON TUESDAY, September 9th, at 9 a.m. The Principal may be seen at his residence, on Monday, September Bth, between the hoars of 9 ajn. and 5 p.m. Tuition fees are payable at the opening of the school. The Residence will open on Monday, September Bth, for reception of Boarders. R. F. HORWOOD, Secretary. aug23,30-sept2,6 BISHOP FEILD COLLEGE and BISHOP SPENCER COLLEGE WILL RE-OPEN ON Tuesday, September 9th, at 9.15 a.m. The Principals may be interviewed by parents at the Colleges between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, September Bth. Boarders will be received at Feild Hall and Spencer Lodge on Monday, September Bth. N. S. FACEY, Hon. Sec'y, aug23,30-septb Newfoundland Motor Association A General Meeting of the Nfld. Motor Association will be held at the Stirling Restaurant at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, the 26th Inst, (by request of the Executive. Mr. H. A. Winter, 8.A., will deliver a fifteen minute Address on "Road Repairing and Making" In Newfoundland. P. E. OUTERBRIDGE, aug23,2t Secretary-Treasurer. ••■^'■-.. C .jagg^, -'via*- COAL! We offer at Lowest Prices: WELSH ANTHRACITE—The finest quality. BEST WELSH HOUSEHOLD a Superior grade. SCOTCH HOUSEHOLDL-all Lump, The above free from Slack. Also, BEST SCREEENED NORTH SYDNEY ex. vessel W. H. HYNES. aug23,ly,eod COIRTNEYS 1 Prescott St. 'Phone 1559 Kerene odorless Kerosene. As pleasant to use as pure water. For dandruff, oily hair, falling and splitting hair. Keeps your hair soft and silky—Fluffy. Brings out the life and lustre, natural wave and color. Price $l.OO per bottle. aug23,eod,tf  Selling Your Property. Now is the time to give us particulars of the property you have for sale. We have enquiries every day for all classes of property, yours may be the HOUSE that's wanted. List your property with us immediately. You are assured of a CASH sale when dealing with us. FRED J. ROD, & CO., Real Estate 8b Insurance Agents. Smallwood Bldg. Duckworth St Mfttf CHIMNEY TOPS Just arrived ex "Sachem" a shipment of CHIMNEY TOPS. , (all sizes.) ALSO IN STOCK CEMENT in steel and wood barrels. aagl4,eod,6i VICTOR SAFES. A size for Every Business WALTER E. WHITE, Bon Marche Bid. 'Phone 1521. declO,m*th^,tf FOR SALE—Freehold Land —One large meadow beautifully situated on West side of Torbay Road, known as "Summer Hill," with valuable wooded land adjoining, if required, best of soil; possession last of October. Reason for selling owner leaving the country. For particulars apply at once to MRS. M. A. NOONAN. "Riverdale," Torbay Road. aug22,3i FOR SALE—At a Bargain, one Carpet Sqnare, used on two occasions only during Haig Week; apply G. W. V. A. OFFICE for inspection. aug22,3i FOR SALE—One 5-Passenger 6-Cylinder Chalmers Motor Car, equipped with Alimite Lubricating System, Engine Fire Pump, Spare Tire, etc.; in good running condition; apply by letter to P. 0. BOX 2076. aug22,4i FOR SALE—One House on Gower Street, centrally situated, containing 12 rooms, frostproof cellar and modern appliances; suitable for boarding house; apply to J. R. JOHNSTON, corner Gower and Prescott Streets. aug7,tf FOR SALE Hand-made Long and Short Boots for fishermen and workingmen, 100 per cent, leather, at the very lowest price; apply to the NORTH AMERICAN FUR, HIDE & METAL CO., Water Street West. JunelS.tf FOR SALE—At a Bargain, Honse and Land, freehold; twenty minutes walk from Water Street. For particulars apply between 8 and 10 p.m. to No. 9 John Street. auglB,6i FOR SALE—In good runninsr order, at low prices, 5 Passenger Saxon Sedan, 1% Ton Maxwell Track. MARS-HALLS' GARAGE, Water St. West, 'Phone 1308. julyls,tf FOR SALE—I Milch Cow^ just freshened; apply P. GLADNEY, "Fairdale Farm," Freshwater Road, 'Phone 1995 M. aug22,3i FOR SALE Lubricating OIL 70c. per gallon; apply NORTH AMERICAN PUR, HIDE & METAL CO., Water Street West. junel6,tf FOR  Counten from six to twelve feet long; apply, at CENTRAL BAKERY. auglB,tf FOR SALE—One 2nd Hand Victoria Store; apply at 33 Field St aujc23.ll WANTED. EXPERIENCED SALESLADY for Showroom. Apply in person, or in writing. JAMES BAIRD, LTD. aue22.2i LOST A Wash, in white canvas bag, between Maxse Street. Monkstown Road. Queen's Road, Chnrch Hill and Gower Street. Finder please leave same to MRS. LTNDBERG, 19 Military Road. aug23,li LOST—On Water Street, a Small Bnnch of Keys. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. aug23,li NOTlCE—lnformation desired as to the whereabouts or fate of Brown Setter Dog, answering to name of "Brownie." Dog was injured. Reward offered by owner, cjo Telegram. aug23,li STRAYED From Topsail Road, a Black and White Setter Do* (Blue Belton) about 8 months old. tan collar. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to W. M. WALSH, Topsail Road. aug2l,3i WANTED Whiskey, Sjrnp and Beer Bottles. 'Phone 627 and horse will call. T. J. KENNEDY, 13 Williams' Lane. augll.lmo Two Gentlemen (willing to share one room, single beds) can be accommodated with Good Board and Lodging; Central locality; apply by letter to Box 18 this office. aug23,3i HELP WANTED. GENERAL MAIDS WANTED—A General Girl, Outport girl preferred, in house with all modern conveniences, in good locality; no washing: apply by letter to "F. J." c'o this office. aug23,3i,s,tu.f WANTED A General Maid, washing out: apply with reference to MRS. HAROLD OXLEY. 2S Leslie Street. aug23,3i WANTED—A Maid; apply MISS DONNELLY, Rennie"s Mill Rd. aug22,tf WANTED—An Experienced Salesman and Lady for Grocery Dept. also Saleslady for Dry Goods Dept.: apply G. KNOWLING, LTD. aug22,3i  WANTED—A Housekeeper by the Ist or 2nd week in September, for a 12 months term, or longer, if satisfactory; one capable of keeping accounts essential; good home and salary to suitable applicant; Outpost person preferred; apply to MRS. E. R. BURGESS, "Balsam Place," Barnes* Road. aug2l,3i Taxi Service HIGH-CLASS CAR, 7-passenger; good driver; prompt service; rates reasonable. 'Phone 1569. GEORGE GILLIES, augs,2si 48 Gower Street. NEW ARRIVALS. NEW POTATOES (Imported) Box GBAYENSTEIN APPLES. WHOLE CORN. GLUTEN MEAL. BRAN. OATS. HAT. MOLASSES (Tierces) LOWEST PRICES. M. A. Bastow & Sons, Limited, ang22,3i Beck's Core, A Chance in a Lifetime. House with 8 rooms, water and sewerage and electric light; large concrete cellar; freehold; good locality. $2,000.00 gives you a clear title. J. T. DOODY, 'Phone 103, 426 Water St. West aug9,tt W. REEVES For Crockeryware, Etc Wholesale and Retail. Corner New Gower and Adelaide Ste. aug9,l3i,s 101 Bags P.E.I. Potatoes 28 Bags P.E.I. Turnips T. B. CLIFT, Auctioneer. POPULAR IOOWDtN AND JEPWAftOS AUCTIONEERS AUCTION. AT THE EXPIRE HALI, ronier King's Rd. and Cower St, Tuesday? August 26th, at 11 a-m. The following High Class Furniture-1 exceptionally line mirror, 1 carpet, 3 genuine Jacobean chairs, 1 Prince Loui3 chair, 1 lounge, 1 Silver Moon hull stove, 1 very fine buffett, 1 splendid dining room suite, 1 wardrobe, 1 bedroom table. 1 fiat top desk, 1 refrigerator, 1 King Edward range, 1 bmzs bedstead aij<i spring, 2 W. E. bedttutuis j»nd springs, 1 hospital cot, 1 hu'l ttaod, 1 washing machine, 2 revo' .-.iic drAk chairs, 1 toilet set, chairs, t:.t W 1 round extension table, 1 carp.t (nev., 1 ted lounge, chairs, etc. It*ll open for imspection from 3 to 5 Co«day, '•ALL TUESDAY AT 11 aun. Ocwden & Edwards, [WIX. Auctioneers. ! W A N T E D—A General Maid, references required; apply MRS. J. A. SHORTALL, Cross Roads. aug22.2i  WANTED An Experien-1 ced General Maid, references requirjed; apply MRS. W. H. CHURCHILL, | Forest Road. auglB,tf iWANTE D—A General Maid with a knowledge of plain cookling, reference required; apply MRS. H B. HATCH, 38 Queen's Road. auglS.tf I WANTED—A Young Lady ito take charge of a Frnlt and Con- I fectionery Store; must have expedience; apply by letter to Box 16. this I office. aug2l,3i WANTED Experienced Machinist for pants; steady work guaranteed: apply at once to THH WHITE CLOTHING CO- LTD. au*l4,tf WANTED—Students desiring training and positions as Steno- Book-keepers, ' Clerks and Sales Agents to enter THE UNITED BUSINESS COLLEGE, opening September Bth, Day, Night or by Mail. Write at once to have a place reserved for you. P. G. BUTLER, B.Cs.,  Principal, Victoria Hall, St. John's. aug23,6i  COOKS WANTED—A Cook; apprf Ito MRS. F. C. ALDERDICE, 4 Par* i Place, Rennie's Mill Road. augl9,tt_ MALE HELP WANTED—First Class Car penter. Steady employment. Good wages; apply IMPERIAL TOBACCO CO. (Nfld.) LTD. ' aug23,3i WANTED—A Young Man with experience as Grocery Salesman; also a Smart Boy, having good education, to learn the Hardware Business. AYRE & SONS, LTD. aug19,21,23 WOl Yod Help the i oys and Girls! Join the Playground Association and give them Supervised Playgrounds. Public Meeting for organizing the Association on Tuesday next, at 8.3 p.m., at Grenf ell Hall, held under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor. COMB AND JOJN THIS ASSOCIATION. aug22,4i Foriy-Rve Years in the Service oi  the Public—The Evening Telegram,