it v {large and' 'small' sizes, the most econo- Men's -- nderwear _ Fihe Soft Wool, with a thread of cotton mixed to keep from shrinking, = at 50c., 7c. ' Jiolingy Pure Wool, warranted shrunk, eXtra warm, at $1, $1.10, 25, $1.80, 81.75. (Night Shirls, excellent values, at B0c,, Toe. $1. | ---------------- Women's Underwear '}¢ Special 'Brand. Vests and Drawers, a 2. ns rin able Vesta and 'Drawers, at 50c., 730. iu ab '| Pure Wool Vests and Drawers, thor- beds, oughly shrunk, at $1, $1.10, $1.25, . ' Sa "Black Tights, fact color, 50c., 7oe., 2181, 81.98. 'Combinations, at $2, $1.25, $150, $1.85, 82, $2.50. i ol article quoted in this list | ch below present miarket quotations all dines, best wool it to the bank, who valued it 'at $31,000, and the sale was made by the liuidasor at that price to the Do- Linseed company as a going concern. The sale is upheld by tho . -is 'removed oa Visit. £ Ottawa,Dec, 26.--The Canada Gazette notes the following appcintments : Albert R, Adam, Windsor, Ont., to be a third class excise man. ' E. A. Wckharton By Prehecty Ont., to be third exc Tn An ing of Lat t ov at een he Pore Marquette. and the | Canada Southern railway company. "Albert i og rin en A of the Metropolilan Tiga ol ew South Wales, called on Mayor Cook this morning. Mr. Webb is sent to this country by the New South Wales vernment, to visit the different gades in Canada, to acquaint him- geli with any new fire fighting appli- Is China To Join Japanese In : Fight. St. P , Dec.. 26.--The news- paper Novoe Vremva, to-day, states that solisiderbhls alpin 1s Jal 4 ove a J is plotii assis listiof that a » "The Boxer J inst Russia. » Samet Mar, and Vieer, Yuan Chi Kay are mentioned as leaders of the movement. Chinese soldiers are hat constant target practice as i in preparation for active duty. IDE HELP. Cope With a Big Fire, jo, Dec. 26.--A big fire in/the business centre of the city. 'loss, it is believed, already reached $500,000. Among the buildings destroved is the First Na. tional bank. The local fire depari- ment is unable to cope with the flames, and outside help has been re- quested SNOWSTORM IN NEW YORK. City In Darkness--Ferry Boats Went Astray. New York, Dec. 26.--A heavy fall of SNOW, BCCO! ped by high wind, be- gon here early to-day, =o thick were the snow and clouds that during the evening darkness about like that of night prevailed in the downtown streets. During the dark period many ferry boats went astray, their cap- teins hating lost their bearings. -------- THE POPE'S REQUEST To Priests In Far Fast, To Try *And Secure Peace. Rome, Dec. 26,--The college of Pro-. poganda has instructed the mission: aris and the priosts in the far east to use their utmost endeavors to se- cure Pras His holiness declares that war has alw been an offence to God, and in t days of arbitration is ageinst common sense, His First Inspiration. Hamlin Garland tel's an interesting story of how he got his first inspira: tion to write fiction. He had left Wis- contin and was sitting in a little at- i Fe ing about below. sound made ahi hi relnsed from shovel-a sort of ringing scrape-- teemed evactly like the - sound made -by shovelling corn into a com ab. It York, off. This was "1Lulu Glaser's "Dolly Varden." A i the bers that : fo attention in London and incl many weil-known artis's. The resend; act is said to eclipse nything ever: seen in musical com?dy. The "Country' Girl" is a comedy written by : William : Wychery, one of the first lish - playwrights, | and oduced un the title of "The untry Wife," in 1675. Augustin ly an. expurgated tion of the play, by David Carrick at' his theatre' in New York in I1S84. Tne theme of "A Country Girl" was. lately used in this country as a basis for New Saja of Bhangs Melly, iho. Man. Ji "Molly, the a chioness," "Two Little Chicks," "Un- the Deodar," "The Real ' Smart Pgace," and "Quarrelling," pretty sextette,, "Take Your Pretty artes to the Ball," a usher which has already superseded tl lamous "Florodora' sextette. DEATH OF WILLIAM HAZLETT. Passed Peacefully Away Christmas Afternoon. . While. the happiness which Christmas brings reigned supreme in nearly every household, the. silent ease of death entered the home of W. Hazlett, Sr., Frontenac = street, Friday, and summoned his spirit to its eternal rest. The end was not unexpected, as the deceased ' had been critically ill for some weeks, The late Mr. Hazlett was born in the county of Derry, Ireland, over seventy-four years ago, early in life left home, settling at Paterson, N.J. Over fifty yeard ago, while the Grand Trunk railroad was under con- struction, he came to Kingston to enter the employment of Ontario Foundry--now the Locomotive Works --under the superintendency of F. H. Tatton. Subsequently he entered the employment of the firm of Calvin & Breck, Garden Island, and for over forty years was foreman of the boiler shop of that firm and its successors. He was a skilful mechanic, and under his supervision some fine pieces of w hip were turned out. The deceased is survived by his life- long partner, four s--Jolin, me- chanical tcatont for A. w. Hepburn, chief engineer Picton; William, Royal Military College; George, engineer in employ- ment Montreal Transportation Co.; Thomas H., engineer in employment of. Larkin & Co., Iroquois--and two 'daughters, Mrs. Kennedy, Brock street; and Miss Lizzie, at home. The late Mr. Hazlett was a man of fine' physique, even in his old age. He was quiet and retiring in his charact- eristics, but made a host of friends by his general uprightness and keen sense of honor. Death of William Murray. The death took place early Satur- day morning at his home in Barrie id, of Kingston's veteran auc- tioneer, William Murray, Sr., aged sighty-one vears. The deceased had been a sufferer for a long time and death was looked for. The late Mr. Murray was horn in the county of Wexford, Irdland, but came to Canada when a young man, locating in King- ston "where he lived continuously, or in "the immediate vicinity ever since, He was a charitable, large-hearted man, and counted his friends bv scores. Surviving are four sgns, Wil- liam, John, Edward and Herbert, and two daughters, Mrs. Irwin and Miss Lillian. i Feminine Diplomacy. Dr. George F. Shrady. tells of a wo- 'mah whom he characterizes as deserv- of some sort of a medal, +M8he Was afraid that an insidious disease had laid hold of her,'"! said Dr. Si /, "and. she wanted such an ex- amination 'made as would settle: the question. Such an - examination, if made by expérts, 'would cost her sev- eral hundred dollars. "Se _she applied for life insurance amounting 'to $100,000. As the is a woman of great wealth and could easi- ly pay the premium on such a large policy, the imsnrance people sent phy- sicians to her who made a thorough examination into her health. They re ported 'favorably, and the insurance . r. was ready to issue the larce the woman, her mind at rest er physical condition, " vemarked: that she had chang- ed her 'mind and did not want the in- ™ | surance. Clever, oh $* Given A Parlor Table. oyees of Woods' Fair pre- ; of | |ed case containing an antique Mes. Macnab Hands Over 'Liquor Case of Prince Charlie--Other h, some ancient silver coins, a rvs -mouunted seal, long worn in the Macnab family by successive chiefs, and an antique cup and silver spoon; while another polished case eon- tains some Indian curiosities and geo- "| chief of the clan. These valuable relies will probably be more appreciated in Queen's than they would be in any other Canadian university, as there are so many stu- dents of Scottish descent here, and the authorities gladly and gratefully give them & place among the objects of in- terest in the museum. A "REALLY" SANTA CLAUS. Scheme Carried Out [Christmas Eve. Thursday night many children of de- serving poor parents throughout the city were delighted with a visit from a "really" Santa Claus, who gave to them freely from a large pack such things as candies, toys, etc, much to their great pleasure. The idea of the outing had its origin among the members of the bible class of St. George's cathedral, who contri- buted generous sums, and a large as forthe of seasonable things were A list of about 150 families was pre- pared, irrespective of creed or color, and shortly after seyen o'clock Santa Claus, ably represénted by A. C. Dun- bar, accompanied by Rev. G. L. Starr, entered hig chariot and was whisked off on his commendable mission. When Mr. Dunbar became fatigued in the task, Mr. Starr took up the cause and carried it through. It was after mid- night when they had completed their rounds, and. many a story they can "tell of joy brought to many a home that Santa Claus would have missed had it not been for the thoughtfulness of the members of the bible class. In several instances Christmas dinners were 'provided where the found empty. No Coal Found. E. K. Roche, who has charge of the larger provincial diamond drill, has returned home for vacation, having completed the experimental boring for coal at Perm, thirty miles from Col lingwood, and sixty miles from To- tonto," The drill went down 1,027 feet, but the expected coal was not encountered. * A fine bed of slate' was struck. larder was Why It Was Cancelled. The neutral wire of the electrical ser- vice provided for Dr. Evans for his City hall exhibition was cut so that the event could not be carried out on Friday night. Dr. Evans paid back the admissions to almost 600 persops and is a heavy loser by the nefarious act of someone. A Special Meeting. A special meeting of the city coun- cil has been called for Monday after noon at four o'clock to consider the roposed by-law regarding the Wolfe sland ferry landing at the foot of Clarence street. Received A Remembrance. Rev. (Major) G. L. Starr was the recicient this morning of a beautiful card bearing Christmas and New Year greetings from Lieut.-Col. John Carson and officers of the 5th Royal Scots, Hontreal. 20c. Butter Rolls Or Prints, 20c. Roll or print butter, 20c.; sweet ap- ples, 150. peck; turnkeys and EAH ens. Crawford Now that Prof. J, W. Trendell has retired as leader of the P.W.0.R. band he intends to devote all his time to the teaching of music, covering sing- ing, iano and violin. He has special qualifications for this work and will be able to give it the attention neces- sery and purils under his care will re- ceive excellent training. Ladies' Musical Chi evening reci- tal, December 28th, Convocation hall, 8 pan. Those who have not reccived complimentary tickets will be admit- ted for 25c. An arbitration treaty between France and Italy along the lines of that between Britain and France was signed at Paris. i v : 3 -------- Fresh Lobster Cutletes, 'a la Victoria' . Assorted Qakes ate Eclair. Jellied Boned Turkey tna i, Flannels. WHITE FLANNELS, 20c,, 25c., 28c., joc, 45C4 49¢.. NAVY FLANNELS, 18c., 20c,, 22c., 25¢., 30¢., 356. 39¢. Chicken Mulligatawney REMEMBER. As The Days Lengthen The Cold Strengthens. The real Blanket weather. is yet to come and we are prepared as never before, These Blankets were bought last' March before the great advance in price and we are selling at exactly the same prices as last win- ter and this means a great saving to you. BLANKETS! irs, $2.75, $3.75: 50, $5.50, 4.99, S575 150 and ay be 14s x > Jor 200 All Wool Blankets, Union Blankets, ' Flannelette Blankets. BED COMFORTERS, 1 i $1.49, $1.99, $2.90, $3 30, $4.99. GREY FLANNELS, : 10C., 12%%c., I5¢., 2¢¢, 2§¢c, jac, 35¢. RED FLANNELS, ; 30c., 35C., 40, 45c., exirk good English 336, 35¢., 4oc., Consomme Patte Be : , Boiled Seaftle Salmon, Oyster Seuce Celery P. Hollandaise L Olives Game Bird Pie, a la American Prime Ribs of Bee! Turkey Cranberry Sauce Wild Duck, Currant Jelly Turkey 'Salad i Lettuce Boiled Potatoes Mashed Potatoes * French Peas Tomatoes a ---- -- , Marmalade Pudding, Scotch Sauce ep Apple Pie, Whipped Cream Orange Netingee Pie' Apple Snow a " Violet Jelly . Chocolate Ice Cream iE - | Nuts Railins Florida ' Oranges "Malaga Grapes «.JOHN 170-172 Princess St., <Q msi, W & SON... Kingston. * Fiesite Them A large attractive stock in Black and Colors. Moccasins for the Boys. Leggings for Ladies and Girls, Home Comfo:t Slippers for Father, ie Empress Boots for your Sister. Please don't wait till the day before. Christmas. Skin, Scalpand Bloor Humor ~ From Pimples fo Scroful From Infancy to Age ly Gured by Cutiear , Al Esa Fls, The agonising itching and burning of the skin, as In Besema; the frightfu) ing, a8 in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crusting of the scalp, as In scalled bead; the facial disfigurements, ag iy 3 the awful suffer. of worn. E ! Bix i 5 ifs ll iH] 3! f i JEeii: Hr H 4 ; i LH i i | the thickemed cmticle. Dry, without rubbing, and oy Caticura Oint- ment freely, to itching, irritation snd | and soothe and heal, and, lastly, take Resolvent, to * cool and cleanse the blood. This com plete local and constitutional treatment affords Instant relief, ts rest and sleep in the severest of eczema and other A and scaly Mmaurs of he i gen] and blood, a y ent and economical cure when ail else falls oR Shins ei 4 v Yo 3 - for Hamour® | Open the tin, turn out, and you have a most nourish- ing "and - wholesome dish which retains all the virtues of Prime Roast Beef. Clarks name guarantees the quality. - W. CLARK, mew., MONTREAL. 5 -- Warranted Walches => == We ssl mot sell a watch that we cannot positively guar- antee. ae a in Our No. or Metal Wa Sliver or Gun at 96.50 is a r eh Write for our new catalogue. Ready for delivery Nov. 15th. It will eest you nothing, and it may be the means of sav- ing you considerable money. RYBIE BROS. 118, 120, 122 and 124 Yonge St., Toronto & £