August 1910

The Esplanade Menagerie

For several days the Albert Institute is to take a back seat. There is a real live Zoo down on the Esplanade, and there is a collection of specimens of far higher interest than those in the glass cases. It is every citizen's duty to take his lads and lassies to Messrs Bostock & Wombwell's Show. Of course, the grown ups want to go themselves, but the taking of the children is generally the very good excuse.

The National Zoo, for which we pay out of the National Exchequer, is kept in London, and only those people who can go to London can get to see the wild animals in captivity there. This is a downright shame, but so far there has been no passive resistance to the paying for London's privilege. It is just here where Messrs Bostock & Wombwell's Show is a national benefaction. But for it there are hundreds and thousands of people of this island who would never have the educational advantage of seeing a live and roaring lion, not to speak of jaguars, elephants, camels, monkeys, hyenas, pelicans, bears and birds of every hue. The show on the Esplanade is much improved since it was last here, and besides the exhibition there are some thrilling performances in the dens by clever trainers. No one should miss seeing the team of six horses, Olympia prize-winners.

Dundee Players Arrive

Next Week's Practice Games.
Dundee F.C. are now setting their house in order for the coming season. The players have all arrived, and preparations are being made for the two preliminary games that are to take place next week. The first team forward will play in front of the A team defence, while the A team forwards will have the first eleven defence in their rear. The matches are likely to be played next Tuesday and Thursday, but the dates have not yet been definitely settled. Every player will be turned out, the Elgin men being brought south specially for the occasions.

Frank Lindley the recruit from Sheffield, and Arthur Ayles were among the first to put in an appearance at Dens Park. They are likely looking lads and the Directors have great hopes for their success. Lindley and Wyles are on a month's trial, but if appearances go for anything they will be at Dens Park much longer then that.

Sand Competition in the Park

People's Friend Sandbuilding Competition
In connection with Vacation School In Dudhope Park
On Tuesday 9th August, at 10 a.m.
Many handsome and useful prizes given by the proprietors of the
"People's Friend"

Kings Theatre and Hippodrome

7. Twice Nightly 9.
Monday, August 8th and during the week.
Gigantic and expensive engagement
of the world-renowned
Fred Storey As Rip Van Winkle
In six magnificent scenes
Supported by a Capable Company.
Booking at the theatre daily, 11 to 4.

St Paul's Pleasant Sunday

Afternoon, Overgate
Will resume on
September 11th, at 2.30 p.m.
Clubrooms will be opened on Monday. 29th August.

Houses and Lodgings to Let

Lochee - 4 roomed house to sub let. Every convenience, newly cleaned. Rent £13. Apply 10 Stewart Street, Lochee Road.

Downfield - Hammonia cottage containing 5 rooms, with bathroom (h and c), washhouse and garden. Lickley, Kirk Place, King Street.

Aunt Kate's Tips

To Remove Tartar from Teeth
Tartar, one of the greatest enemies of the teeth, may be kept away by the daily brushing of the teeth and the use of a few drops of myrrh in a half-glass of water. Use a moderately stiff toothbrush. The teeth should be brushed after every meal but where this is not convenient brushed thoroughly every morning.

To Darken Grey Hairs

Steep a tablespoon of garden sage in a cupful of boiling water, when cold strain. Wet the head at night all over with mixture, and let it dry before braiding. Where the hair is streaked with grey, sage tea is the best thing to use; it helps to darken all over, and keeps the hair in good condition. Use it freely, it keeps the hair glossy, clean and soft.

Around the Old Steeple

"Auld Howff" - The Dundee Works Committee yesterday inspected the grounds of the "Auld Howff" and agreed that the Assistant Superintendent of the Parks should arrange for them to be put in order, the City Engineer and his men to do the necessary work, including an additional fate at the north-west corner.

Fine Design

Tooth design is a fine art
At John Robertson's
27, Victoria Road, Dundee.
Artistic folks, please note!