because of the and of a mies Sn political | kind closing of the year the most ap-|which have been put on in the Sunday Dempster, M. Melntyre, James H. of all times for intraspec schools. 3 \ ; tion? There is profit in it, too. Not For deputy reeve, John RB. McMur- help of the defective classes, as » ¥ own Prol. Shortt administered a fit Year Well ting rebuke to the tendencies of the age when he said, in a reeemt ad dress, in the west, that the had reathed the civilized stage in r pro- duction of wealth, but that in the : asso veesof that wealth they were still bar ¥ Oran: Man unt ek barians. His sentinents have been ap- Boots, Shoes aed Rubbers, always on |plauded, and most heartily in some Band. Prices moderate. Always a unexpected quarters. : The young people of the age are not using their time and talents to the best advantage. Diversion they must have, but there are degrees und qual ities of it, and it is worth while con: sidering if the highest quality has been reached. Music and literature are declared to Be the evidences of culture. Do they hold place in the affections of the people ? It not, why? HOME LIFE S80 PEACEFUL. Mrs. Welch (wile of rol. Welch), a + We have it under cover al- ready sawa into stove lengths and ready for im- | wadtiaty use, the Burns' Club, gave an address in which she repudiated the idea that there we + but happiness in the lives ww Caryle and his wife. Iv was Foude who left the im- pression that the Sage of Chelsea fail- od to express a proper appreciation of his better half during her lifetime, land that he had occasion to lament it when she had passed away. Mrs. Welch bas studied the character of Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle, and finds that they were devoted in courtship in marriage, and in every relation of life. Emerson is quoted as saying of the couple, after a visit to them at Craigenputiock, that they dwelt on "beautiful terms," and that "their ways were most engaging." A mem- ber of the household who had occa: sion to know whereof she spoke said that there never was anything ap- proaching a jar between the Carlyles. The great writer was deeply bereaved f by her death and put it on record that "the light of his life had out." Clearly the evidence of Mrs. Welch is concise and convincing, and it re moves a reflection which should not have heen passed upon the record of one of the world's greatest men. The suspicion that all may not have heen harmonious between Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle, that his critical spirit may have given its liberty to the detri- ment of her domestic peace, has not gone Real Estate = Headquarters buy or sell City [literary work. It has only affected a man whe of same. It you want to ] go to kes a specialty i i i g f How much was speat on art, on the N be simply appaling. It would aston- @W [ish the masses if it were known. Our | 0d if © are hand fr the dearest | visitor to Montreal, at a meeting of | the necessary change it will not have | Fheneser and say, "Hitherto hath the commissioner of education, in that; wh figures that in this year, 1907, about $00,000,000 has been spent in the mental training of the young, and looki 3 about $300,000.000 has gow 10 thelfyith ju looking ---- Te Sommon. or fublic schools. For pri-| yy, reflect' upon our sxperiences vate and secondary schools there was| a liberal provision, as well as for . a rea ae. ilotmatary in| 0d yet one feeling the conditions of generally. Visited By none of tle con. tingencies that afflict some lands, free from plague and pestilence and great "| calamities, the people can this night express their sincerest gratitude. Times been better; at least there have been less pinch and more frugality, people; if they have of their inprovidence, the offect make for good eventaally. reigns supreme; there is of the good things of life enough for all; and the hearts of the masses are moved unto expressions of satisfaction, As to the city. There are some things that will stand inspection. The [aim is for the best results, and if {they are not reached the inspiration comes to improve upon the past and rise to higher accomplishments. Kingston is not growing as fast as its citizens desire, but it is a goodly city withal, with the spirit of thrift and enterprise, the civic cleanness that is so highly appreciated, the culture jthat finds scope in so many helpliul public movements. Perhaps there is some deficiency in the pride which ev. ery loyal citizen should possess, and if meditation upon this fact produces been in vain. To the individuals there is in the close of the year the occasion for seli- examination. The merchant, the man- ufacturer, the great corporation, take stock. It is the one and only means of ascertaining whether in material things there has been progress. Life is progressive, It carries with it grave responsibilities, and only by stock- taking can one be sure that he has carried himself well and performed his tasks according to even his own rea- sonable expectations. The records--whether of the nation, the city or the individual--are, theve- fore, open now, and they cannot be scarved without some discovery. In no respect are they wholly agreeable. On the contrary here and there the evidence becomes convincing that there | could have been improvement, and there is an unconscious gathering of force, of 'purpose and determination, to build upon the past and to seek success where failure has been felt. The lsraelitish people were much given to monuments. All Canaan is said to be covered with them. They commemorated acts of mercy and de- liverance, or touching and tragic ex- periences. It is not the Canadian's practice to raise stones in testimony of his cts, or as witnesses of his vows and covenants. Nor is this real. ly necessary. The memory is very ac tive, especially at such a time. The events of a twig month pass before the vision in panoramic form, and most mon will have occasion, ere the old year dies, to mentally raise his Lord helped ws." According to custom--a beantiful one which good feeling and good citizen- ship so warmly approves--it will be in to wish all, "A Happy Now ear." wt EDITORIAL NOTES. Anything to repent of to-night ? order *~ secure certain the Pacific, and it was at first thought by some that his retirement was | 43, 0d year dies to-nigh 3 : i old night, Let all ant he meres i Nuch She, ute of the passing year die wipped wi t. stituted. . -- There have been differences between | Everyone will turn over a mew leaf the ships' officers and the staff offic- (on the morrow. What Is written upon ers on many questions, and the com- it is the important thing. plaint is made that the navy is be-| Nest -- % hind the times because the men onlay life in the school elections, : ! That was the promise of the shore think they know more about a | it when it battleship or a 2 06' min ad Suet it passed the last school sea. Rumor goes further and alleges . -- that the presiden t has had to impr * Another correspondent is lai PRODUCER. his ideas on Secretary Metcalfe, in ling about the auditor's report. Why of Sear of ThE ESE EFS RR er be A ital ships [00h importance 10 it, the wonder is tare nd; for is not|lt m transaction or in- » can be recalled. The regora so]B8® it that it is there |POt been a . hope for revision. There is some | **POntence ought to be more reliable tage in study, and in looking [then the New York Sun's. * & nation--a young one, it is true, It looks as if the man who gave up ETowth most surely--there is room for; yoing to the bumps. thanks. Canada has had a good year, - yw docs the. counsil not se that it is | GANANOQUE NOMINATIONS, Seeing that Ald. Ross attaches so the Mayoralty. Gananoque, Ive. 31.--A public meet. y 7 in- [ing of Gananoque was held in the fea of naval that ef et ftraduce oothall - town hall, ete for the pur, 16a contest be} oa Soynely. pose of nominating candidates for All the olliciale of Gu Guelph have been municipal honors for 1905. There was i ; hed 40 be hatids not. the a large attendance. Town Clerk Me- Cammon Jroided . The following were nominated : For mayor, J. A. McCam- mon, M.D., Robert Sheppard, 'James an, W. N. » W. B. Car roll, Hugh Wilson, C'. E. Britton, T. M. Cornett, C. H. Bind, M.D. For reve, C. E. Britton, Hugh Wilson, J. RB. McMurchy, Thomas 'the average man desires on New Year's eve, A lot of small boys have had their ¥ faith in Santa Claus shaken this vear. is due 10 the awlul imitations ---- The London Times correspondent Lemieux mission has The Times' cor chy, James Taylor, W. N. Rogers, J. T. Green, 8. E. Britton, MN. McPar land, William Cumpson. For councillors, six to be elected-- John Munden, James Donevan, W. Y. Boyd, M. McParland, J, W, an, W. J. Gibson, J. T. Green, R. Shep- pard, J. R. Johnson, W. M. Rogers, John Connor, John A. Webster, T. D. O'Connor, W, J. Wilson, W. W. Staf- Jord, voles McBroom. Loyis Fraid, : i Neil McCarney, Charb® A. Watt, W. his $9,000 a year job 10 hous the city |1." Dgtin, J. H. Rogers, Feauk Wright. School trustees, three to he elected, The excuse of an alderman--that he |A. P. Russell, Freeman Britton. F. J. did not examine the work of the |Skinner, W. J. Wilson, F. Wright, JI. power house lest he might be con- (A. Black, LDS, T. D. O'Connor, sidered "curious"--will not do. The L. Johnston. oe 'o be posted, i Mr, and Mrs. A. D. Howe, Oak , __,: Street, spent some time during the aid they cannot be and not investi jpast week with relatives at Athens. gate, : | William Dorey, who has been spending {C., has returned to town, and will re- {main for the balance of the winter. {Reginald Abrams, Montreal, is the {the past six months at Vancouver, B. guest of his ---- The people of Toronto will elect » | their mayor, controllers, aldermen and school trustees on New Year's day. parents, Mr. and Mrs. oramta re Au bed, {Henry Abrams, for the holiday sea 000 im i i. bk gly Sno. | Nr. and Mrs. E. B. Ross of Toronto who Frank Olier is a) y > ota are the guests of the latter's parents, ver is, « h Mr. and Mrs. George Toner, Tanner street, for a few weeks. Cadet Harry Lawson, of the RM.C.; Kingston, is {the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. William Balloch, First street, Karl Green, of the NNWM.P., Coults, Alta., is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Green, Stone street. Har old Johuston, of Montreal, is holi daying here with his parents, Mr. and { Mra. George L. Johnston, King street west. Wiliam Harper, of North Ray, is spending some time with friends and relatives in town. George F. Ellis, 1.P.8. of Edmon- ton, Alta, accompanied by Mrs. El . ik + lis, are visiting in Gananoque, and the Grand Tramk P: c i Canadi WB g ue, ¢ Nort} railways neific fi re vicinity. They are both natives of A ays, 8 3 . Leeds county. James Runnett, of Pet- ty of employment to labor in Canada. | 3 , jerboro, an old Gananoque boy is {spending some time here with his fa- ' A Sure Cure Toronto Star. If the sultragettes continue lo beak up meetings in England as they have been doing it will be necessary for the orator of the evening to bring a mouse trap into the hall and yelease the ferocious animal at the critical! moment, Prospect For Work. Ottawa Citisen. lhe ex ture of $10,000,000 by the C. P. R. in the west next year, to- gether with the construction work on Half the Town Nominated For Great Sale Of Fancy Flannel Shirts Sold in the ordinary way at $1.00, 1.25 and 1.50, THURSDAY MORNING We place about 250 of these Shirts on sale For 50c. Each Sizes 144, 15 and 15). Materials are Fancy English Flannels, Ceylon Flannels, ete. Some ar» made with laundried neckbands and cuffs, others with reversible collars and soft cuffs, made by one of the best All New Goods. } Shirt Makers in Canada. It was because of an accumulation of sizes. 15, the makers that we are ahle to offer you such a snap. See Our Window Display ot These Goods 15), with ® THE H. D. BIBBY CO. FA SHIONABLE CLOTHIERS. -- ey oe ee TL] = . " Money On Paper. |ther, Robert Runnett, Charles street. 2 {C. H. Pennell, C.P.R,, conductor, Cal nade gas sil to require oll piv |, Alta., is the guest of ' his bro- ished product in this country and the | ther, W. I. Pennell, Stone street, J. 1,000,000 cords that now go into the | A London, Nontreal, spent the past United States every .vear will | {week with friends in town. George the 'basis of an industry that can put | Keyworth, of Galt, is spending a week $50,000,000 or $60,000,000 into cireu- | J NG. with his parents, Mr. and | Mrs lation in: Canadh. William Keyworth, Osborne, , street. -- | : : | Miss Edun Lake, Kingston, spent the Toronto A Wealthy Tramp. {past week in town, the guest # Mr. A man with $14,000 was arrested as | ond Mrs. I. W. Suddaby, South a vagrant in New York, but was dis. | Street. Edward Parker, and Miss charged without a caution. New Yor! | Parker, ol Syracuse, N.Y, spent some is a wealthy city, bat still » long | time during the past week with friends way from the condition in which all {in town. Mrs. Donley, of Minto, Man., below the minivuim of $14,000 can be 18 the guest of "her sister, Mrs, Wil adjudged guilty of the crime of pov- liam Pratt, King street. This is Mrs erty. N | Donley's first visit east since leaving {home fifteen years ago | | | No Visible Effect. Montreal Star. i Bye-elections oecurring at this time, | in the midst of a session of parlia-| Fort Arthur Sends Five Prisoners ment, ought to be regarded as indica-| to the Pen. ting public opinion upon some large! Sheriff Watson, and members of his ywestions prominently before parlia-'stafi, arrived in the city, this morn ment: but it would require a micro-|ing, from [Port Arthur, with five scope to find any such questions at/pnsoners for (he 'penitentiary. They ® this time, and it is not surprising that are: Peter Beck, three years for the electors have not heen able to per- burglary; Charles Scrip, four years, ceive any amidst the hub-bub of a burglary; Henry Simpson and John political contest and the distractions|Grithin, two years cach, for forgery. 9f the holiday season. |and Joseph Reid, sentenced to Tiree Iyears for assaulting a little girl. Reid Jost both his legs in an accident, and fis able to get around with the aid of a crutch. Two cabs were used in re {moving the prisoners from the police station to the prison. FIVE FROM ONE PLACE MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS. Town Of Napanee. Mayor--H, Ming, by acclamation. Reeve-uJohn Lowry, M. C. Bogart, Thomas Symington. Councillors--J. N. Osborne, D. L. Greene, G. H. Williams, A. S( Kim- merly, 8. .C. Denison, W. A. Steacy. C. A. Graham, A. Alexander, Joseph Light, Dr. T. W. Simpson. Trasteci--Centre . ward, D. L. Hill, Colds Cause Headache. Laxative ' Bromo Quinine removes the cause. Used the world over to cure a cold in one day. E. W. Grove's sig nature on box. MWe. acclamation; West ward C. H. Wart-| The Kingston police cour wound up man, acclamation; East ward, A. E [the year 1%7 with a fine record, there Paul," acclamation, ik North Fredericksburg. Township.| The Reeve--Charles Hambly. apprec T. McWain, . Storms, Edward Sills, S, Baird. All by accla- mation. no cases entered for hearing on t day. in weather last night was fated. This moming the ther mometer registered fifteen degrees above zero. Portland Township. For reeve--J. T. Truscott, E. Jt Sigsworth, W. H. Reynolds, Levi Storms, J. Walkine, J. E. Freeman. Deputy teeve--James Yorke, William Shillington, James Wallace, Zara Rey- nolds, -E. J, Sigsworth and J. E. Free man. For roupcillors--0. B. Henderson, Zora Reynolds, 8. Stray, Levi Hufi- men, S. M. Trish, B. Revell, James Walker, Daniel Gre:a and George Good. ° Goldwin Smith Condemns Local Option WRITING to the Toronto Globe, Professor win Smith thus exprosses his views on Local Option "1 do not think it possible to enforce total abstinence. The taste for fermented liquors is common to all races of man- -------- Pittsburg Township. Roeve---W, 1. i Councillors--James Gordon, Henry C. Milton, Thomas W. Spence, J. R. Smith: all by acclamation. Local option by-law will be voted o a Bolling idee as announc- kind, and it an fates the be. ---- ® ginning of history. This taste Townshiv Of Oso. the extreme prohibitionist Reeve--Jerome hopes . to eradicate by a Councillors--George P. Butler, Moses Chambers, Robert MeVeigh, Jacob Cobb. This is the old council elected by acclamation. i ! Township Of Wolfe Island. Reeve--'smes MeAllister, Hiram Vis, : a Hare-titarge Keyes, John W. § n Flynn, Wiliam Fawcett, We Woden We A a McGlynn, Grant Grimsha single stroke of prohibitive Een he sane epics era taste, experience shows he »cannot put down the htt, La the attempt radically sudd enly to changéithe habits of mankind by law, 1 have no faith what. ever, and I appeal to multiplied and decisive experience as a warrant for my unbelief," The > * 0000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 of ood. Culaonih, PAL, wan wend -- Only 30 pairs' of Children's lined, regular Be To clear out . regular price Sc To clear out for Christmas trade. Sins 6 to 2 To clear out this week. One small lot of Children's Carpet Slippers, came too late 17 ® One lot of about MW pairs Women's Juliet, leather soles, fur 59 . tops, dotted, rgmar T& To clear oo... " regular 3c To clear out ,. One large lot of Women's Felt Slippers, feit and leather soles, 59 . Ove small lot Women's--faney colors and plain black felt Juli ets, fur trimmed, regular $1.50; only pers, nice and warm, fur tops, regular 65¢ To dear out this week About M0 pairs of Baby Button Boots, in regular way would S0c. aml 60c. We want: to clear them out at sell at once - . . a Only a fow Men's Slippers left over The $1.95 Felt Shippers Now only The 0c. Felt Shippers 5 Now only The 3c Now only Une large lot Regular 0c, This week only Felt Slippers of Men's Carpet Slippers-- I you want # Pair of Slippers don't lose this opportunity, as we will not carry any Winter Slippers: over, ABERNETHY SHOE STORE. I'o clear COUCHES Slippers <in colored felt, warm and de, : * 36 pairs Children's Red Felt Slippers, sizes 8, 9 and le, 39 * this One lot of about MW pairs of Girls' Bright Red Bedroom Slip: 48 * SSAA EIA SAAS SaaesteanaaS Bas astesandassnass | Satasasrieasass SEE THE BARGAINS WE ARE OFFERING IN SLIPPERS. 2% 98 39 9 Y ao * 0 0000s ITT TENET 00000000000090000000000000000000000000000000 A few left over from cnr Christmas trade we intend closing out at a price. MUSIC AND PARLOR CAB'N hogany finish this week it sale prices, JAMES REID. ---------- i -- Get "THE 3 4 It for To-Morrow's Breakfast BEST OATMEAL MAD ? ETS in a fine ma- 'Phone 147. | E." : a r Synopsis of Can { HOMESTEAD HN ost Any even numbere ton Lands in Manito Provinces, excepling sarved, mi be home son the sole bead of ug pue-quarter section, | pr lows. Application for hor be wade in person b) Dominion Lands Ag Huotry by proxy may atl an Agency om ow the father, wiother, » er or sister of au int Au application for tion made personally piice way be wired t Sub-agent, at the cant, and if the land on receipt of the tel tion # to have prion be held until the nec complete the transact mail. In case of "persona applicant will forfeit or if entry has been summarily ocancelied. An application for ¢ made in person. The eligible for homestead application for cance ceived from an indivi plication has been dis Where an entry is ¢ to institution of cance the applicant for Cane titled to prior right Applicant for cancell what particulars the wlault A homesteader whos subject of cancellation subject to the app ment, relmguish it in wother, son, daughter Mt eligible, Lut to no Heclaration of abando DUTIES--A settler | form the duties under Pplany -- 3) At least six mo and cuiuvation of Fear during the torm (2) A huomesteader sires, perform the duties by living on fa solely LY him, not les acres in extent, in u howestead. Jot ow Rot meet this reguiret (3) i the father (o father is deceased) of permanent residence owned solely by h eighty (50 Cres in @ ty of the ratend, stead entere or by h such hosuesteader may residence duties by liv or (lor mother.) (4) The term "wisin preceding paragraphs is ing not more than niv line, exclus lowance ¢ (5) A} kis residence duties in the above while living on farming land own potily the Agent for t intention Before. making applic the settler must give fn writing to the Lon minion lands at Uta tion to do sv SYNOPSIS OF CAN WEST MINING R COAL~Coal mining leasod for a period of at an anuvwal rental of more than 4,560 acres one individual or comp the rate of five cents | collected on the wercha QUARTZ--A person age or over, having dis place, may locate a « t. The iee for recording At least $100 must claim each year or pai recorder in lieu taervo been expended or paid, Mpon having a survey 1 complying with other chase the land at $1 p The patent provides ola royalty of 2§ per «¢ Placer' mining claims foot square ; enlry fee! An applicant may ol dredge cor gold of five term of twenty years, discretion of the Mb terior. The lessee shall have ation within one seas of the lease for each {i $10 per annum for eas leased. Royalty at the cemt collected om the © coeds $10,000, ~ v Deputy of the Ministe Nb Unauthorized p advertisement will not Skat SHARPEN REPALI On Shortest Notice The Cit :W. J. Moo 206-8 Wellington | Strictly Ca business Will be conducts our motto for the fut "Small Pre Quick Ret: All outstanding ac at one Charles Saun Cor. Princess and -- THE FRON LOAN Anu INVEST ESTABLISH President--Sir Rich Money loaned on Cit perties. Municipal am tures. Mortgages put received and interest a S. C. McGill, Man: A -------------------- Finished In T Eng, fifth bi ht type, w Satunday.' She wil years When the stomach, norves get weak, the ways fail. Don't nor stimulate ne That is simply a mi preseription known 1 where as Dr. Snoop Restorative is prepa these weak inside ne I these Shoop's nerves, build 1 Restorative how quick Sand see Free s t ser Dr. Shoop, Racgioe, \ is surcly worth this hy all druggists Lots of charity beg never leaves the pre He te