Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 9, 1927, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba free press Winnipeg v it Alyi 9, 1927 free press correspondent at Portage sent in news budget from Plains City then thriving settlement Over fifty three years of a Long life As i Pioneer Ana literary Man. Our romantic Canadian Story is a mine of character and incident for the port and novelist framed too in a matchless so wrote Chas. Mair 26 years ago. In the preface to the second edition of his magnum opus mar at the time of his death at Victoria on thursday Nad been for close on eighty nine years a is to say Ever since his birth on sep tember 21. 183b. It is 59 years since Chas. Mair by stage and Democrat Over the Dusty Highway into the Huie Village of then called Winnipeg but fort Garry. The Only signs of life along the he wrote later were the creaking and jolting bed. River Mair s life in the East had been uneventful he had been born in the lumbering Village of Lanark he had been educated at the Lanark school the Perth grammar school and Queen s University he had embodied his boyhood recollections of the upper Ottawa country in a Book dream land and other published to was on the Edge of thirty and received kindly by the critics he had engaged the Friendship of the honorable William Mcdougall. Through whose influence he had been appointed paymaster to the party of Exive ors sent to the red River country. At an age when most Young men of his Day were established in business and set in their Mair s Outlook fresh and Boyish his mind still pliant and the Romance of his life ahead of him instead of behind. Enthusiastic and observant he wrote East from the House of Monsieur Amable Ducharme the ignorant yet somewhat agreeable old fellow from whom we rent our Headquarters that the new Northwest was land upon whose bosom has withered the proc Reant vegetation of centuries a land which drops fatness As if in fulfilment of a prophecy Gen Erous and abundant and More Dur Able than its Stormy honeymoon year the Survey party commencing operations at Chene. Where the Prairie ended and the Forest worked All the Winter of 68 upon tin construction of an immigrant Road the Lake of the Woods to fort Garry. But the most important pert Yonai event of that season to Charles mar was his introduction to Elizabeth Mckenney. Whom he met at the House of her Uncle. Or. John Schultz. Miss Mckenney was 18 and at the time the most Marriageable girl in red River and perhaps the Young author with the new literary Hon. Ors of dreamland upon Tom was the most Marriageable Young Man. The two. Were married on september 8, 1869. The Louis Kiel trouble was brew ing when the two left fort Garry by Pony and Democrat on their Honey Moon trip 10 St. Paul. It had broken out when they arrived in fort Garry late in the fall. Both or and mrs. Mar were imprisoned in fort Garry. Mrs. Afterwards found shelter at the House of William a Wrever on the present Southwest Corner of Portage Avenue and main Street and when Matr. A Little later escaped from fort Garry she followed her husband in male Dis Guise and joined him at Portage la Prairie. After a very Short stay at Portage la Prairie. Mair continued his flight to St. Paul and thence went East to Toronto. An event of this time was the organization by mar and his friends of the Canada first party pledged to loyalty to the new can Adian confederation. It was through the intervention of this group that the Wolseley expedition was Des patched to red River. M Ember of free i Russ staff with the end of the rebellion. Charles Mair returned West. Until about 1876, he was engaged in the fur Trade and general business at Portage la Prairie and his advertise ments As a merchant at that place a Ocean in the issues of the Manitoba free press. Or. Mar was the port la Prairie correspondent of the free press until his removal to Prince Albert in 1877. The move to Prince Albert was in acc stance with Charles Mair s native Scortt of pioneering and love of the West. The Prince Albert locality was at the time the habitation of Many pioneers of the old red River settlement. The old wast was making its last stand there and Gabriel it mint had organized the Metis confederacy who lived m the ancient Way on River lots along the Saskatchewan. It was the Mem Orv of the clash Between the surveyors and the Metis in the red River country a dozen years before which impelled or Mair to re move his family out of harms Way As the Dominion surveyors and the car appeared on the horizon of Canada s last West. In 1882 he went East Wlton mrs. Mair and the children settlin in Windsor. Ontario from which place he did not return West till he came As a Volunteer in the Chas. Mair late notable Canadian poet author of and former member of free press news staff. Force sent to suppress the rebellion of 1885. Which. Mair had foreseen and which he had earnestly tried to Avert. In this expedition Mair served As quartermaster in the governor Gen eral s body guards commanded by the late col. G. T. Dennison. Mccu Miseli it was during his period of rest and tranquil Ltd in the East in 1882 4, that Charles mar in his forty fifth year composed his masterpiece the drama of Charles g. D. Roberts a Young pro Fessor of the mar times who was then making his own Mark in the literary world wrote the Promise of dream land has been very much More than fulfilled. It is by far the finest thing Canadian poetry has pro published in 18ss. Gives in Rich simple language scenes and sentiments from the period of the great Indian chief. One typical passage of Tecumseh runs there was a time Oil this fail continent when All things throne in spacious peacefulness the prosperous forests unmolested stood. For where the Stalwart Oak grew there it lived Long Ages and then died among its kind. The hoary Pines those ancients of the brimful of legends of the Early world stood thick on their own mountains a subdued. And All things else illumined by the Sun. Inland or by the lifted wave at rest. The passionate or Calm of the skies no artist Drew but in the Auburn West innumerable faces of fair Cloud vanished in silent darkness with the following the settlement of the out break of 1385. Or. Mar resumed Busi Ness at Prince Albert. He afterwards removed to Kelowna b.c., of which be was one of the founders. Subsequently he joined the immigration service at Winnipeg and was later in interests of this work to Lethbridge and Coutts and was re Lieving officer at fort Steele. . In 1899 he was English Secretary to the scrip commission which concluded the peace River treaty with the indians the North. His Book through the Mackenzie Basin gives an interesting account of the journey in this connection. During the latter part of his life Charles mar resided with his Daugh Ter. Mrs. E. J. Cann Calgary but the severity of Alberta Winters drove him to Victoria in 1924. In his last years he was Active in Mencl and body except for a weakness Lii his legs his life s Sunset was. Spent peacefully in the Fairfield nursing Home from which upon the occasion of his final illness he was removed to the Jurhee Hospital Victoria. Mrs. Mair had predeceased her Hus band on August 18. 1896, dying Sud Denly in Victoria of cerebral hem Orr Hage. 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Foot and Mouth ailment reported in Stafford Shire is special despatch to the free press from stint correspondent Ottawa july department of agriculture Ottawa announces a new i outbreak of foot and Mouth disease in England Olgg Langton Tamworth Staffordshire. Many permits have been issued for the importation of pure bred cattle sheep and Swine from great Britain this season up to Date and this new outbreak wll necessitate the holding up of these importations insofar at least As those from England Are concerned unti that part of great Britain is once again free from this disease. In the Case of importations Corning from Scotland it is not the intention of the department to Stop importations on condition that affidavit can be made to the that the Stock being shipped from scottish ports has not been in England with 60 Days of Export nor in Contact with cattle coming from England within that time further it will be required that boats carrying such cattle from Scotland must not touch at English ports alter loading. Dentist Cor. Main and Logan Good dentistry at reduced prices phone 88 667 Over 12 years in Winnipeg Salesman plans sleepless tour across United states special United press despatch to free press by free press private wire san Antonio tex., july record sleepless run Between san Francisco and new York and return in an Auto is planned by Boger o Malia local insurance agent. O Malia is at tempting to set a record for staying awake. He Bis been awake More than 140 hours and plans to go to bed alter he has completed Iso hours without sleep. The record will be completed at 10 . Today. O Malia is considering making the non Stop run across country in an automobile in a Short time he said. Baseball mitts and gloves fielders and catchers mitts and gloves the priced for saturday. Sturdy horse hide Well padded and made to hold their shape and give service. Values to 52.50. Co. Limited store . Saturdays 9a.m. To 1 . Dial23 83t Devon minnows 49c ring mounted Devon bal the Haj rely Pete. Troth Lead. Sizes 1% to to remember Ronly four hours Selling tomorrow these extraordinary values should Speed up sales saturday extra help will make for improved service far the half Day Rush dial 25 851-a11 regular afternoon deliveries saturday women s pure thread silk Hose Selling at 600 pair women s pure Hose to Clear saturday morn ing in Chiffon and service weight full fashioned or seam less to choose from. All the new colors. Sizes 8y2 to 10 in. Ladies fancy handkerchiefs 5e regular Loc and 15c each ladies fancy h and to Clear in a very Fine sheer Swiss Lawn pm in a Dainty lot of patterns and a big lot of colors to choose from. Phone orders not filled. Women s Sample gloves 5qc regular values to 450 pair "woni.en. S Sample gloves in a splendid qual Ity of Ehtamo and pure Plain and some with fancy cuffs. -1a. Good Range of colors. Sizes 5vs to 7. Silk dresses repriced at regularly to values an extremely interesting collection varied As to style a and materials. Daintily patterned silk crepes Tail ored styles of. Double Fuji silk in both Long and sleeveless styles trim med hand drawn work. Nov Elty Rayon crepe mixtures and pm voiles crepe de Shine dresses in summery colors in fact everything that is new and Sui Taibl a for present Wear. Colors predominating Are White flesh powder shrimp Prang a and Light and dark patterns in. Printed Silks. Sizes Range from 16 to 44 in tie collection. Very special saturday. A saturday half Day special in Plain coloured colors Blue Cream Tan peach Helio Grey White. See special main Street window display. Tonigs Beautiful Plain coloured. Super Broadcloth shirts just opened Plain coloured shirts always look smarter cooler and More summery at this season this big shipment of new Plain colors Only reached us this All High Grade imported Broadcloth with an excellent finish just like silk beautifully tailored. All sizes 14 to 17, with Matching collars. Sizes half Day is specials from the Corset Section summer band ettes. 30 to 36 Only. Sat urday morning. Brocade and Rayon striped band ettes with Clastic it Good fitting and neatly Finis hed. Sanitary bloomers and step ins a., grouping of several lines sanitary bloomers and. Step ins Light weight rubber with net tops. In Cream and flesh colors. 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Sizes 5 to 7h s to 10-14 11 to 2 straps oxfords sandals. collect of juvenile summer footwear. Every pair w double weight sewn soles and rubber heels. Ion it to no. Sample footwear and lines for our regular Stock including is press corrective lines not All sizes in each style but All sizes in the pumps straps and ties. Lot. No. Slippers for men and women a leather slippers with leather soles and heels. Sizes 6 to 11.-. Women s comfy slippers fancy quilted insoles padded soles and rubber . Also leather s upper s Willii leather soles and Sixes 3 to s. 50c Sterling Silver Novelty rings Signet rings up to values a Day clearance of Finger ring s of Sterling set with stones of Onyx rubies marines pearls etc., also go la Iolj Ltd Sig net Large and Small sizes included in the clean up Are men s ladies Rayon silk Princess slips special now is the Chance for every lady to get a cheap Rayon silk Blip to match her frocks. Ave Are offering a Nice variety of shades and in an extra heavy Quality at. A very Low Price. Style opera top and double skirt. Colors and sizes collectively. Saturday Little girls dresses Price Liere i s a tide variety of in this group of dresses. Prints Road cloths in Gay motors All nicely made and trimmed. Sizes from 2 to 6 years. Worth while savings on table needs for Camp or 23 831, saturday to close at 1 o clock phone Early for afternoon delivery. Tancy heavy and 4ic Brand size Ity Creamery per . Family blend per in. Quality pack White Crosby 17c tin 3 for. Monte by 2% size tin special bar peaches halves no. Tin special value 2 for. Llansley Harris is Rambea by 4-lb. . F acc pork and Clark s squat tin 2 for Quality Carolina Rice 3 ins Cor Herrings in Tomato in a ported Largo tin pc i c pineapple layer each re 20c baking magic 16-oz. Tin Apple turnovers fresh and tasty per dozen Van Hio Tuten s imported a. Oranges Sweet Jii icy Val per dozen _ _ _ plums extra Tancy Rosa a per Basket 49 i per dozen 25c fancy. Thun pcs per dozen. Pink meat Standard 2 for Cantaloupe extra Choice jumbo grape fru _. New trl Sli cob Wolers 3 Vav. For Nett seasons 3 ibs for tomatoes by hot House per in boxes stationery excellent for the vacation St. Regular size Best Quality assorted lines in. A. Summer clearance. Many styles Many tints some with deckle edges some in the popular portfolio style assortment of specially designed stationery for the children. It will pay you to buy several boxes at this Price. Boudoir lamps Dainty boudoir lamps China Metal and Wood Iff several finishes and shapes Tho China lamps of Lustre finish in tints of Blue and Tan and Rose Are Complete with s hades to match values up to 54.50. Priced for clearance saturday morning. Children s Jantzen bathing suits and a Complete Range of Jantzen bathing suits for children for the Holiday season in. Shades of Cardinal Jantzen Blue or and. Green. Sizes 2 to 12 years. Lunch baskets for picnic Good Quality split Wood baskets with covers and Wood in sizes 12-Inch, 16-Inch. Special to 25c, 45c and 65c Quality Silks Are repriced for the half Day crepe Bonnet s Superior French Flat an Opportunity saturday morning comes in the much favored Ivory color Only inches wide. White Habu Tad Wash silk dash Able weight for dresses linings or slips bleached and comes a Yard in Width. Wash Fuji silk in White and natural Only per Yard saturday 59o. The Quality agreeably favourable and Trio much wanted colors cilia for Early shopping. 29 inches wide. Printed Tussay Silks 98c tub fast color combinations that will tailor yet serviceable garments. Splendid variety 36 inches wide. Ladies Wash dresses special Good selection of ladies Wash dresses of Gingham or Broadcloth just the Ideal dress for Beach or afternoon Wear. They come in a Good variety of styles and colors such As Blue Tan Green Orchid Rose. Sizes 34 to 40. Men s and boys of tag pants boys Grey flannel Longs at made from a serviceable Shade of Grey flannel. Finished with Belt loops and wide Bottoms with deep cuffs. Sixes 22 to 30 Waist. Boys biscuit Shade flannels this season s popular Shade for boys. Splendidly Tail ored finished with Belt loops Cut wide in legs and. Cuffs. Sizes 24 to 30, Waist men s Blue Grey and biscuit shades at smartly Cut and neat fitting. Beautifully tailored and finished with Belt loops 5 pockets and. Deep wide cuff Bot Toms. Sizes 29 to 36 Waist. Men s Grey flannel trousers at very popular Outing pants in a medium Shade of Grey. Cut wide in legs with cuff Bottoms Belt loops and usual pockets. Sizes 30 to 36 Waist. Men s Quality flannels at made from imported English flannel in medium and Light Grey and Fawn shades. Cut and tailored with every Atten Tion to finished with Belt loops and cuff Bottoms. Sixes 30 to 36 Waist. Are you going away for the week end regular rubber lined hold ails. Just a clean up grouping As a half Day special. Assorted colors. A real useful and Handy carry All for your bag of suitcase. Special half Day bargain in ladies bathing Caps bathing Caps in attractive styles and colors regular values up to manufacturers samples and several Odd lines from Stock All Clearing. Saturday morning at this Low Sale toilet goods Section main floor front. Souvenir pictures of the big confederation Day Parade each hca.1 photos of All the important floats in the confederation Day pa.ra.c3e. On Sale stationery Section. 18 pieces Semi porcelain 6 cups 6 saucers 6 plates. Imagine finding at this Price eighteen pieces of English Semi porcelain. An Ideal tableware for general service. They Are finished with three Gold lines and Gold Edge. The cups Are tall shape with Strong handles. Odd pairs of curtains half Price curtains More than two of Pat Tern a various trades weaves frilled lace Hilss and net curtains some in colors o and Rose others we tajik Cream. Pair. Covered cushions Holiday cushions Tor car Canso or picnic with food filling anti with fancy Creyonne. 16x16. Special 45c each English Tea pots five cup size English Betty Tea pots decor fitted wide shoulder band about n the Reg Nolar Price Tor 4 shopping. China Jug sets 49c medium weight nicely decorated in n with popular wide Mouth for ;