Christmas day the regu- dinner was given, con- , plum ing, can- sin nee. the city and Christmas they all came back well filled with toys, candies, some with a turkey, some with chickens, but ail well filled with something useful. The children all received toys and candies in abundance, and they fairly owned 'the from morning till night. Christmas At The Jail. 4 Guist Day. ila was spent very quietly a Hospital. The bail ue Chustmas the G 1 F were not decorated as ir years and there was no Christmas tree or celebration of any kind. The pa- tients, in the different wards, were given a treat through the week by t branches of the King's very hap- ---- The vistors At The Barracks. ie A Christmas Day is always a hig day sickness, the day | with the soldiers at Tete de Pont very pleasant one for all|parracks. Yesterday was a holiday for the whole command, and there * [received with brimming enthusiasm. i 5 ie created much fun and laughter. The illustrated pictures and song of Har ry Gilbert were well rendered. _ scenery was up-to-date in ~very par- ticular and Jus $1 adapted lo vivid . ferent points in rr costimes were rich and To-night, "A Daughter's Sacrifice," will be presented by the company. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Enjoyed By Chalmers' Sunday School. Monday evening, despite the bad weather, Chalmers Sunday school and its friends turned out in y force. were ser at six o'clock, and to all appearance, with much satisfaction all round. After the supper the usual romp was held, the seats having been so a that there was ample room for a rious run, and tag round from end to end of the spacious hall. This feature of the festival is taken up with much indeed Im and quiet restor- r. , Consisting : , songs, recitations, and a variety of instrumental pieces, and all As lor a pumber of years past, a large number of valuable parcels for Christmas presentation thro city, were brought by the lars. To the surprise and delight of all who should appear, but Santa Claus him- self in storm blanket coat, and Arctic beard and hood, who, after a brief speech, formally received the many useful Christmas and thank- big teams distributed twentyvfour well- filled parcels, a big sleigh load. The practice of giving as well a i Nving is becoming a pleasant part rist- mas Sunday school festivities. CAUGHT SHOPLIFTING. A Man Arrested in Laidlaw's Store on Tuesday Afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon about four o'clock, the police received a call to Laidlaw's dry-goods store, on Prin- cess street, where a man had been caught shop-lifting. The man was caught hy one of the young lady clerks, who notified Mr. Laidlaw. When the thief was told by the pro- prietor to put what he bad in his pockets down on the counter, he be- came quite surly. He fished out one comb, then another, and other small articles, till he had quite a pile on the counter. The man became quite talkative and refused to put up some other things he had on him, so a call was sent to the police station and Constable Tim- merman responded. The prisoner was released on fifty dollars bail on Christmas mornin, to appear this morning. * ~, k.. the police 'court ia morning there was no charge of t preferred against the young man by Me MLaid: law. He was acoused of being drunk. pleaded guilty and was fined $3 and costs. It was his first appearance in the court. The accused is the son of a much farmer in Pittsburg township. He celebrated too freely while in the city and was not aware of what he was doing. "There mig | have been a more -- rious charge laid against you," the\ magistrate to him, "and I hope that this will teach you a less." Another drunk was discharged. was t feasting on turkey and phot" pe ing. 'The patients in the station in the uenal passed off very § . When It Is Rubber. You should by all means select from our large fresh stock. Two quart Hot Water Bottles or Fountain Syringes, at S0c. wn. Bulb 8 , Invalid were way and the day Toronto Joins With Queen's and towards collegiate basketball \ oD Saint was called to the chair, and the work of up a constitution was th. It was Noticed to contain full in- formation the on h Hon Prof. H NeLeod, on. t, C,H. McGill; president, J. B. Saint, ®; vice-president, G. A. McGaire, McGill; secretary-trpasurer, H. V. Bur- roughs, Toronto. : Last year Queen's and McGill ha home ho home contests, Queen's win- ning games, and no doubt with the addition of Toronto. the rivalry for the championship will he keener than ever. The following schedule was drawn ap at meeting : January 18--Queen's at McGill. January 25--Toronto at Queen's. vy 1=MeGill "at Toronto. Pebroary 8--Toronto at McGill. February 15--MeGill at Queen's. February 22-Queen's at Toronto. Srort In General. Australia is taking to baseball. Christy Mathewson, of the New York Nationals, will coach the West Point The | pitchers next spring. The Frontenac Business College hoe- key team left, at noon. to-day, for Belleville, where they will play the Junior team to-night. Quite a number accompanied the team. There are five teams, and junior O.H.A., and league sevens, under of the Cobourg Hoekey Club. Every encouragement is offered the town leaguers, who must not be more than nineteen years of age. The Stanley cup.trustees have noti- fied the Victorias of Ottawa and the Renfrews, who play two games for the right to challenge the Wanderers for the Stanley cup, that they have se- lected Messrs. Kirby of Ottawa, and Desse Brown of Montreal, as officials for the serics. Charley Yong, the young Chicago Japanese who last year married a white girl and went to aha to live, left for his native country the other day, where he will play third base for intermediate three town the jurisdiction the baseball team of the Kelo Uni- versity at Tokio, Japan. Yong was accompanied by his wife. " The Buffalo Times, commenting upon the report of the Toronto News, of the intention of the 74th Regiment to defy James E. Sullivan and his AAU, says: "James E. Sullivan will soon find out that he cannot run athletics to suit the fancy of James E. Sullivan and to thé displeasure of the devotees of the indoor games. The 74th Regiment A.A. has invitéd Cana- San athletes to send their entries for ames on January 4th, and the C.AAL., which is not a Sullivanes- que association, will render every as. sistance possible. Secretary Robert F. Horn has despatched the entries, and jon the 4th there will probably be a team of Canadian athletes here. The local association evidently intends to defy the great white chief, James E. Sullivan. Toronto has sent many athletes here who have been drawing cards, the West Ends, 'Tom' Long- boat and others who have competed here, and when they came the attend: ance was greatest. It is time to shake the Sullivan crowd. Buffalo can run athletics honestly and fairly." Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed out free, on request, by Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. 'luese tests are proving to the people--without a penny's cost--the great. value of this scientific prescription known to drug. gists everywhere as Dr. Snoop's Ca- tarrh Remedy. Sold bv all druggists. Fire destroyed the home and con- tonts of Archie Crozier, a farmer near Boachbury, on Tuesday. The inmates barely sscaped being burned to death. Mr. Crozier's face and hands were badly burned. He was removed to a hospital in Pembroke. Dr. Campbell has removed his office to 150 Clergy street, opposite Queen Street church, on Oth. December NEW WINTER STYLES IN MEN'S HATS. We have just received an- other shipment of new hats. The styles are advanced ones and will surely please your taste, "Everything Hats." in Men's dral at miduight, Tuesday. There a large att 5 Famous for over a century, Of highest standard of purity, Distillers to His Majesty the King. * Removed To Hospital. who has been in Midnight Mass. Archbishop Gauthier celebrated pon- tifical high mass at, St. Mary's cathe was ,;and the full choir special music. The sermon was preached hy Rev. Father McDon- ald. Waterman's Batest Pens. Waterman's "Modern" and Water man's ""Seli-filling" are the latest de- signs in this world-famous fountain pen. '"'Modern™ style. $1 up; "'Seli- filling" at $250 up. A wide assort- ment to choose from at Wade's Drug Store. A Full Crop Of Blackheads. They disfigure many a pretty face, and itch and bother you continually. You can cure them, erradicate every one in a short time by rubbing on Dr. Hamilton's Ointment. For pim- so satisfactory as Dr. ment. Try a 30c. box. Pearl Brooch Lost And Found. Joseph Kehoe, caretaker of the post office, found a valuable pearl brooch in the lobby, and handed it to the postmaster. The owner, a prominent lady, claimed her property on Christ mas eve, and thanked the finder for restoring to her the lost article. Mr. Kehoe was about to advertise the article when its owner appeared. Arrivals At B. A. Hotel. John C. Runciman, Rotterdam, N.Y; Wm. Humphims, Brackwith; W. | H. Macarow, Alex. Mott W. J. Rielly, Toronto; ley, Montreal; Geo. Taylor, F. Givern, Brooklyn; York; John Smith, Collingwood; Seweright, W. J. (i. Seweright, Sher brooke; Rev. J. J. Keeley, Windsor. John Rose, . E. Wams" Me- Gananoque; E. W.' Wright, Chas. W. Miller, New Jas. Christmas Entertainment. The annual Christians entertain: ment of the Salvation Army was held gramme was given by the juniors, and consisted songs, recitations and readings. A Christmas tree was a spe- | cial feature of the evening, S. Givens | taking the part of Santa Claws in an able manner. Colds Cured In A Night. Wade's Cold Cure Tablets are laxa- tive in ther action. They stimulate man. the secretions, regulate the circulation and so reinforce vitality as to enable| was you to cure colds in twelve hours. overlook. In boxes, 25c¢. Sold only not satisfactory. . oie. A Lad's Mishap. A young lad was drawing a barrel of apples down Princess street on a hand sleigh, Thursday morning, about ten o'clock, and on accfunt of slippery condition of the walks met with an accident. When near the cor ner of Ragot street, he slipped and the barrel over and down came the apples on top of him. It was plain to see that the schools were closed by the crowd of "kids" that gathered in a few moments tunate brother to pick up his fruit. The barrel did not appear to be quite so full when he started again. Made The Manager. N. G. Somerville has received Burrell & Co's. cheese business Brockville, * which includes the of the Canadian end of that concern. N. G. Somerville was born at dieville, in the township of Lanark, in 1874. He spent the first uiurteen years of his life on his father's farm. In 1587 he entered cheese factory as an apprentice and bas been closely connected with dairy- ing ever since. In 1892 Mr. Somer vide took a dairy course at 0.A.C., Guelph, and since that time has taken several courses at the King- ston Dairy School. taken a deep interest in the dairy in- dustry and has a splendid reputation as a cheesemaker. at 4A VALUED COIN Is Owned By James A. Thomson of Gananoque. James A. Thomson, , of the Garan- oque Journal, writes: Tn a recent issue of the Whig, and several times during the past year or so, I have noticed reference you have made to last article stated that "Mr. Bird, agent for the Metropolitan Life, had one dated 74." 1 can go him oue better by fifty-one years, having a Spanish coin, plainly dated 1723. It was found by my father under boulder some three feet in the ground while excavating for a tuilding some rly years ago. I naturally prize it very highly." i he Salvation Army band, while out serenading citizens on Christmas Day, realized the sum of $55.90. This amount will be used in purchasing ples, rough skin, erruptions, nothing! amilton's Oint- | at the barracks, Wednesday night, and' proved a fine event. The entire pro- The remedy is too valuable for you to} the men." at Wade's Drug Store. 'Money back if | mostly affected, the dealer stated that the | fell, his feet hit the sleigh, knocking | to help their unfor- | the | appointment of manager of the D. H. whole | Mid- Iter what the Middleville | the | He 'has always | parties who possessed old coins. The only aj CARSTHAS. WEATHER CONSISTED OF DARK DAY, SNOW AND RAIN. It Was Most Unpleasant on the Streets--Churches ani Amuse- ment Houses Filled--The Post- office Busy. Christmas eve was most pleasant out-of-doors, the either ing mild, though damp. The stores filled with shoppers till a late hour. Christ- mas mornimg had arrived before most | of the stores put out their lights. i Christmas day was far from ples | sant on the streets: The weather was | nice enough till eleven o'clock in the | ing, by which time a light and | ksimr sndw was falling, the | thermometer . registering several de- | grees above the freezing point. Early | mn the afternoon the snow turned to rain, and made walking most un-| sant. Rain continued till nine | o'clock in the evening. In the morn- ing large numbers of people ajtended the churches. The Salvation Army band drove about the city in a vem discoursing Christmas music, which was much enjoyed there was less sleigh driving than usual. The mov- ing picture theatres and the Grand Opera House, were well patronized at all performances. | The t office was busier than ever | hefore.sOne of the staff who has been in serwice for thirty-three years, says hé never before saw such huge mails as arrived at and went forth from the post-office on Tuesday and Wednesday. The mail carriers with sled and cut- {ter were busy until late in the after i noon getting rid of their morning de- | livery. The afterncon mails were not | distributed till to-day. Many people | called at the entrances to the pust-of- | fice after hours and were given their parcels. The staff deserves credit for {the quick manner in which it handled | the heavy mails. i LAW WAS OBSERVED Auditor's Report Does Not ! quire Delivery. { In reply to "Enquirer." who asks jabout the citv auditor's report, the {law in regard to the matter might be {quoted. The section says: i "The clerk shall procure not less {than 100 copies of the said statement {and shall deliver or transmit by post jone of such copits to the electors who first request him to do so, not later than December 24th in each year, and [shall also see that copies of said {statement are produced at nomina- | tion." It will thus be seen that the city jelerk is not required to give out {copies of the auditor's statement un {less he is asked for them. He says he {has sent out a number to persons who {applied for copies. The usual number { were printed, and the balance of them {are in his office. This is the first year {the statements were not delivered to | {the electors. The law does not re- | {quire delivery, and it would cost 815 {to do it. The clerk says the law has | been fullw. observed. Re- | LUMBER WILL BE HIGH. {It is Stated That Prices Will Go| | Up. i According to all reports, there is lit- | | tle room for doubt that next spring { will see pretty high rates in lumber prices, "What is the cause of this probable irise ¥"" asked the Whig of a lumber- | "Tt is because of several things," | the reply. "High wages, high | prices in hay, oats, and provisions for When asked what grades would be it was the medium grades that would | be advanced in price. The best class] | of lumber was now about as high as| {it would go. At this date it was| | hard to say anything definite. | When the stomach, heart or kidney morves get weak, then these organs al- | ways fail. Don't drug the stomach | | nor stimulate we heart or kidneys | | That is simply a makeshift, Get a | prescription known to druggists every. | whére as Dr. Suoop's Restorative. The | Restorative is prepared expressly for | these weak inside nerves. ; Strengthen {these nerves, build them up with Dr. | Shoop' Restorative--tablets or liquid {--and see how quickly help will come. | Free sample test sent on request by | Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health |is surely worth this simple test. Sold {by all druggists, i There were hundreds of family gath- erings on Christmas day, and it is {certain every one was happy at them. It tones and vitalizes the entire sys- tem; makes life worth living, no mat- | your station. Hollister's {Rocky Mountain Tea is the surest pre- i ventative known against diseases. 35¢. Téa or Tablets. Mahood's drug store. Anniversary services will be held in | St. Andrew's church, Tweed. {day, 29th inst. Rev. | MA, Queen's, will bevthe preacher. If you had taken two of Carter's {Little Liver Pills beiore retiring you would not have had that coated tongue or bad taste in the mouth this (morning. Keep a vial with you for {occasional ase. | you're i languid, when you're z ~ ' When you're loose, lank and lean, V al object you will be Cur en you take Rocky Mountain (A 400. William Swaine, piano tuner. Orders received at McAuley's. Phone 778. © This is the dey after. & fat and the power in SCOTT'S gives new vigor and mew nourishment. That is on Ithas the power to produce new red AlDrageiets; 0c. and $1.00. Our many friends and customers for their liberal patronage this past season and take of wishing them , A Very Prosperous & this opportunity New Year. SMITH BROS. Jewellers & Optician s Phone 686 ISSUERS OF MARRI- AGE LICENSES. SALE OF COON COATS FOR MEN! W. F. Gourdier i a ji at HE Al ? Must Go. ------ Take your choice of the lot. some marked at : Some Less. We need the space hence the big cut in prices. & Half Price & ° p---- TTT TT Keep well. ] 1 those old 1 Headaches are coming back--if you have 90 appetite--if the whole system seems run down-- set everything right with 4 morning glass of IMPERIAL { Imperial Grown Bran Men's Underwear ASK FOR 200 LINE it's a winner, at the price; All-Wool, Guaran- teed Unshrinkable. de only by THE KINGSTO ¥ NOSIERY CO. LTD., Kingstor i . your dealer for it. FIFE IOIFIIIPIRIIIN New Piano Wareroo Representing the KNABE, WIL POMINION, SOHMER and FARR PIANOS, ENABE-ANGELUS, SO ER-CECELIAN and FARRAND-CE! JAN PLAYER PIANOS and the MINION ORGAN. We will be pleased to have you DAWSON & STALE 217 Princess Street. High Grade Pianos, at Living Skates SHARPENED and REPAIRED On Shortest Notice. The Best The City. W. J. Moore &S 206-8 Wellington St., Kings GRAND UNION HOTI » New England Chinese Restaw 331 King Street. Cpen from" 10.30 a.m., to 3 a.m. best place to get an all round Law the city. Meals of all kinds on sh potice. English and Chinese dis} specialty. "Phone, 655. INVITATION. THE ART ROOM OF MRS. C ton, Barri. street, will be open afternoon until the New Year, an ers will be very welcome. We have a beau 'choose from. M: PRICES 3.50, 4 E.P. JENKIN 14 PRI A ------------------------ J