The death of John Redpath Dougal! ini month. atthe ripe age. of 99 marked the end of a career in Radian, joureaiism. that is probably Sithout 4 val, rom the time that tet atcGal University as a you jotn, his father In the, publication Sr deafontrea! Witness" nul few ays, before his death, Mtr. Dougall rote with, energy and courage 00 the'eeding sues of the hour." His ews) were seldom popular, io the Sralmury sense of that" word, but Siwaye they were on a. lab pane Hime and. again be' espoused the {nuse of the weak against the mighty, Sever allowing his own prosperity "convenience 10 enter ina Ween. It Re Dougall became editor he" Witness" Ht as not a paper i's large circulation, nor aid Ther Become one, But" for Tony Sere of the Into Vilorin period Pete Ssetbined. with the ersonwophiey scleritic and crat ly invaraly embodied in fe pen the editor, gave it @ on Sone section of the Braish-speak-tug' dizens of the Canadian metro-With the. tuan of the century. Sad" the increasing tend. towards your hat if you want to be happy" Tod. "Will you love me when I'm mutton as you do now when I'm Tomb." They certainly show that England stands where she did. But will they be alive at Christmas.
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In'my reams it often seems T'am safe back in my native home. sensationalism in the press, the "Wi mess" gradually lost round. Rather than lower the standard, however, Mr. Dougall eventually abandoned the daily field, and carried on. his work in the "Weekly Witness," which still has a steady circulation all over Canada. In 1900. he had started World " Wide, which he called "a weekly journal reflecting the current thought of both. hemispheres"; this insyazine, too, has seen its ups and downs, but it' has been consistent in its excellence. honours Unwanted Perhaps the most interesting perial characteristic of Mr. Dougall he avoided them. As a. life-long Liberal he became a great friend of the late Sir Wilfred Laurier. On tone occasion when New Year's hon-fours were being discussed in the cabinet, some journalist was. being mentioned as a possible knight, Some tone turned to Sir Wilfred and asked why Mr. Dougall had not been mat knight; he replied quietly that he was fully worthy of a baronetcy, but that he dared not think of offering him the honour on account of his Strong opinions in the matter. Sir Wiliam "Dawson, the brilliant principal of MeGill often Uuryed "Mr. Dougall to continue his, studies and win his PhD. the jour-nabs's "only objection was th ould bear the thought Addressed as "Doctor". Late in life Mr. Dougall did accept from his 'Alma Mater the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, but this was the only exception to a' lifetime of extreme reticence.
Newspapers throughout the country joined in praise of the veteran editor. The note that ran through almost all the editorials was one of respect, not for the views that Mr. Dougall held, but for the fine Christian spirit which he expressed them, The Lon-Gon "Times" carried u full notice of his. passing, and commented editorlally on the length of his career. Hundreds attended the funeral, which was conducted with a simplicity and dignity that were entirely in keep: ing with the spilt of him who wat The Dionne Quintuplets We still receive daily reports from Callander, Ontario, regarding the Dionne quintuplets.' They have now reached the age of four months, and wye been moved from their primis tive country home to the Dafoe Hospital, which was built for their use with funds which have been received and administered by their guardians, Much of the material and equipment has been supplied by various firms, while a good deal of money has been realized already by movie contracts fand ollier means. As time goes on, ing present plans of the guardians hedge this about with plenty of restrictions. The money that is received will be used as a trust fund to provide for the children's educa ton and welfare.
"Yesterday Dr. Dafoe, superintended the cutting of one hundred tiny finger fand toe nails as the babies were manicured for the first time, Up to the present time their nails have been so soft that they have broken off without cutting, and the physician considered the new strength in the cuticle is an added proof of pro-Gress, 'He feels that the improvement, singe the move to the new quarters in the hospital was made a Week ago, {s remarkable. "They, are much peppler now," he said, "and they laugh much' more. But the little rascals have been spoiled of late because we have had to show will ery until their Durst. and then when yo stand over shew they will a smile.
"At the age of four months the babies' weights are as follows:—
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