'THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1908. H ROMAN SEATS---[Upholstered in Velour good and und heap } 'T Phone 99. . F. Harrison Co. Silk, 'ARLOR sense ver. BOND OF EDUGATON lor Chairs HEARS WHY PUPILS FAILED New and up=to-date TO P Mahogany finish Covers, hand I carved $6.50 A $1.75 uhish, only Mahogany PIECE, MM SUITES--Our Own teed quality, $17 $48, which have n (855 and $60 are shown 825 the Sectional Book Cases Always and yet ished stock and Early $2, $3 up neber All sizes i Golden Oa English Upholstering Yours, O00 00O0, Genuine : Persian : Rugs. We offer for sale 2 Genuine Perdian Rugs, imported from Kurdistan one size 10ft. 3in. @ (9 Wm. Murray Auctioaeer te bv $75 11ft. 10in, . for Regular price $45.00 Cash One size 10ft. lin. by 12ft. Tin. Regular $80, for $50.00 Cash R. McFaul, ( New Carriages, Cutters, Harness , lor ale 'arpet Warehouse. 27 BROCK ST. sale. of Horses every Saturday. and Upholst- up heen re- best complete fin- Work prompt -1 Examinations--Prof. Martin Denies a Statement Made of interest developed of Education meeting Principal ' Ellis, of the told why cer- Two matters at the Board last evening. Collegiate Institute, tain pupils failed to pass the normal school entrance examinations last summer, and Prof. Martin repudiated the charge made in a newspaper let- ter of Prof. Macgillivray that he had baulked the introduction of domestic | science by leaving the board room and breaking the quorum ago. In meeting evening's Martin at last Trustees attendance were : | (chairman), F GR. Anglin Dr. Anglin, | Chown, Craig, Lambert, Macgillivray, Medley, Metcalfe, Mclean, Richard- son, Walkem. , 2 These communications were receiv- ed n k . ' Miss Ada J. Bates applying Jor the privilege of one class a week in domestic science for the pupils and ex-pupils of her school, the same pri- vilege having been granted last year. Referred to management. : | siinister of education stating school £2270. Fyled. J. G. Ettinger, principal of Cen- tral school, asking for remuneration for teaching singing in Victoria school March 14th, 1907, 'to June 1908. Referred manage- that public 1908 is from 30th, ment (i. S. Bale, asking for increase of is not receiving as masters in the Colle- Referred to manage- to as he as other Institute. salary, much giate ment. City Clerk Sands, forwarding reso- lution of the Board of Health, "that the Board of Education be requested to enforce the clauses of the Public Health act re vaccination." Referred ! to management. | James Stewart | regretting that they had i petition to the city council regard- ling the reduction of the Board of Education, as they had no intention of reflecting upon the efficiency of ihe board, which was done by the preamble of the petition. The finance committee recommended that the tender of the Whig Publish- ing Co for the printing of commer- cial supplies for the Collegiate In- stitute, viz. $47.25, be accepted. Adopted. G. Ettinger signed the and J. Management Report. The management committee recom- mended as follows : On the pqlition of John Ryder and others, pardnts and guardians of un- successful candidates at the recent ex- aminations for entrance to Normal schools, requesting the board to take the necessary steps to have the pa- pers re-valued in order to ascertain the causes of failure : That the petitioners can avail them- selves of the departmental regulations which pfovide that an unsuccessful | candidate can have his papers re- valued on applying to the department and paying a fee of two dollars. That an adults' class be opened in the Household Science press. That the senior pupils in Miss Bates school be given household science in- struction on Friday morning. That the supplies for the household department for the ensuing year be purchased from James Redden & Co That text books be purchased for the Collegiate Institute library, as per--list submitted by Principal Ellis, to the value of $60 Regarding the petition asking the board to take steps to have re-valued the papers of unsuccessful candidates at the recent examinations for en trance to Normal schools Mr. Walkem stated that several candidates who failed had applied of their papers, but as the fees to the department had not it was presumed candidates had not the re-marking Mr. Medley stated that the petition wanted the board to look into the cause of the failure by the pupils, and not merely to have the papers re valued. The petitioners knew that by £2 the papers could be re science sent been re- that the been successful by turned paying valued Mr. Anglin pointed out petition asked for to papers re-valued Mi that all the was have the Walkem read the petition, which mm BUILDING. LOTS FOR SALLE. 1 have been instructed to sell those desirable Building lots, facing the King Street Brcak- .watér and Boulevard. lingwood Streets. Here's An Also on Alice and Col- Opportunity To secure a building site in the most attrac- tive part of the City at bargain prices. The first buyers get the choice. See plan at our office early. McCANN, 51 Brock St. Phone 326 or 621. i| In the Normal School Entrance By | Prof. Macgillivray in a Letter. | two-- years | grant for Kingston for | department, | and that it be advertised in the daily | for a re-marking | that no mention was made of the showed seeking the causes of failure of candidates. Inspector Kidd, when asked as the nature of the examination pa- pers, as compared to those of for- | mer years, said that only one paper, | { to that on physics, was considered un- | usually difficult. Principal Ellis Speaks Out. Principal Ellis, when asked for in- formation, stated that the whole class did not fail, as had been in some | instances stated. Five passed; and | all that he expected to pass was five. He stated that the examination was {the hardest during all his time in high school teaching, not because the difficulty of the papers, as they | were quite fair, but because of the in- | creased percentage required. In discussing the failures Principal { Ellis said that no parent could say that he didn't know of the position of his boy or girl during the pre vious year The institute issued | three reports yearly as to the stand- ing of every pupil, and with remarks {at the bottom of the card, which | showed exactly how the pupil stood. | These remarks sometithes pointed out {that the pupil was not doing very | well and would have to work better if he expected to pass the depart- | mental examinations. The danger of | failure was mentioned. It is impos- sible to put. all pupils through the | examinations by the teaching in alone, There must bC con- | sistent home study. Out of seventeen who tried five had | passed, four with honors. Only five | were recommended as being fit and these five were successful. The others tried the examination of their own accord. Mr. Ellis said he had the examination records of the pupils for {the four years"of their course in the | institute, and could give the manage- {ment committee all the information it wanted. The institute last sum- mer got all the results it looked for and expected. There are pupils, Mi. Ellis said, who go up for examina- tion, yet know they cannot pass. Mr. Ellis said that the most reckless | statements had been madé concerning | this matter, and he would be pleased to nave a chance to show the facts. {| The Collegiate teaching was not at { fault. In reply to a question by Dr. Rich |ardson, gs to whether he had | communication with some of the pa- rents, Mr. Ellis instanced one case. | He had sent to a parent the usual ex- {amination card, with the remark at | the bottom that the pupil would have {to do better work to pass the Normal | school entrance examination. The pa- rent's reply, in a letter, he considered {very acrimonious. This letter stated {that his daughter was doing all she could. She couldn't do any more. The | parent said that if she didn't pass, a | certain teacher in the institute would be to blame. And yet, said Mr. Ellis, | that pupil had taken her highest {marks on the subject by the teacher {referred to. The fact of the matter {simply was that the girl was not do- |ing good enough work to get her {through the examination she proposed trying. In speaking to the report of the {management committee, Dr. Richard- son, chairman, said that the petition- {ers asked for a specific thing, and the {committee had reported upon the re- quest. That was all it could be ex- | pected to do. The clause in the report was adopt- i | school any A General Business. Mr. Medley moved, in amendment, seconded' by Prof. Macgillivray, that James Crawford & Co., supply the domestic science supplies, instead of James Redden & Co. The amendment was lost. Mr. Craig, reported for the property committee, that the committee had {not yet settled the window frosting | question, but the probability was that the frosting would be removed Prof. Macgillivray, as mover of the motion, referring the matter to the committee, expressed satisfaction with the promised result of the committee's investigation. He pointed out that action should be taken as the days were growing shorter and darker. Dr. Anglin stated that he and Mr Craig had visited Victoria school anc were of that the frosting should come off. Owing to the ab sence from the city of the chairman, nothing could be done till he return- ed. Inspector Kidd's report on the pub- lic schools for September was as fol- lows : Enrolled attendance, 2,217 as ssompara! with 2,195 a year ago; aver ge attendance, 1954: kindergarten enrollment, 187, with average attend ance of 143; new pupils, 202, of which {9 were recent" arrivals in the city; truancy cases, X Principal Ellis reported that the collegiate attendance during Septem ber was 397; average attendance, 346; ficures for same month a year ago, 106 and 370; new pupils, 115; county pupils, 62; outside city and Frontenac, 6. Prof. Martin asked for the privilege of making a statement regarding a newspaper letter written by a member of the board, Prof. Macgillivray, who had made the charge that he had once baulked the introduction of domestic science by leaving the board room one evening, and breaking the quorum. Prof. Martin claimed to be the father of domestic science in the public schools. The reason he had left the board on the evening referred to was that he had an official appointment at the Royal Military College at 9:30 o'clock, and had to fulfil it. He ask- ed Prof. Macgillivray to withdraw the statement he had made, in as public a manner as his charge. Prof. Macgil- livray accepted Prof. Martin's ex- planation, but stated that his retire- ment from the board at the time in question suggested purpose. opinion Back Home Again. A west end resident is home, after having travelled almost around the world, and being away over a year. Just before leaving here he purchased one of Campbell Bros'. celebrated two fifty derbies, and although it has heen subject to all kinds of hard usage, it stood the test and is still .good. Fall Importations Of 1908. Prevost, Brock street, has received all fall. importations for order work in his tailoring department. His rea- dy-made clothing and gents' furnish- ing departments were never better as- sorted. » Overcoats dyed or pressed. My Valet. "me ------ THE SPORT RENEW of ed in the race, | Giants. CADET E. M. WATTS IN TORONTO ROAD RACE. | The Local Rugby Teams That Play To-Morrow--Queen's Go to! Ottawa and the Yacht Club Téam to Brockville. { Cadet E. M. Watts, left at noon to- | day, for Toronto, where he will run | {on Saturday afternoon in the Ward Marathon. There are about 200 enter- including Longboat, | and one or twe other Indians. The R. M.C. man should show up well in con- | test. He has been running faithfully | for a long time, and covers ten, | twelve or fifteen miles without any | distress." Watts ran third and fourth | in the five-mile Olympic trials, and would have finished far better only his feet became. blistered. Two cadets accompanied Watts to the race. Robert O'Brien, the Gananoque run- ner, should be among the first to fin- ish if he runs in the Montreal Star race the way he did here on Labor Day. O'Brien is a fine runner and runs a good race. He holds his head all the time and is always going at a good clip. His work will be follow- ed with mterest by many of Lis friends in this eity. { | | Chicago The Champions. Before 40,000 spectators at New York, yesterday afternoon, the Chi- cago Cubs defeated the New York Giants by 4 runs. to and won the National Baseball League champion- ship. Up till yesterday, the teams were tied, and to settle this, a former tie game was ordered to be played off. New York had the advantage, as the game was on its home grounds, and Chicago arrived in the morning after a long night journey. Both teams used two pitchers. New York had the great Matthewson and also Wiltse, while. Chiago used Pfeister and Brown. The contest was settled in the third innings, when Chicago land- ed bard on Matthewson for four hits, 2 - {one a triple, and four runs were scor- Thereafter, confidence died in the Matthewson retired after the innings. 'Fhe summary is as ed. seventh follows : R.H.E Chicago ..004000000-4 8 0 New York 1000001002 5 1 Chicago and Detroit will thus bat- tle again for the world's champion- ship. Queen's For Ottawa. Queen's rugby team had another good workout at the campus on Thursday evening, their Jast real | practice before their first game in Ot- tawa on Saturday. The players are all in fine physical condition and are bound to win the first game. They feel that if they can win this game the championship is theirs. The team will not be known .until Ottawa is reached. The following players will be taken down and the teams will be picked from them. The backs will be chosen irom Williams, Macdonnell, Crawlord, Turner and Pennock. Mor- an will likely play quarter. "Paddy" has been putting up a fine game be- hind the scrimmage this season, He uses his head at all times, is a sure tackle and good pass. The line will be picked from Brewster, Brine, Gib- son, Elliott, Buck, McCann, Gallag- her, Cooke, Murphy, Lawson and Connolly. One trainer will accom- pany the team. Coach Crothers feels that Saturday's will be one of the hardest battles of the year but hopes to win out. On. Thursday afternoon some new stunts were tried with telling efiect. The wing 'line work well together, Chiron Tov-Pie Sor Drs (Blouse and Plaited Skirt on Waists) made of Navy Blue English Serge, trimmed with white braid, ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Special at $1.50 Each. Tost Received a Lot of New Washing Plaids for' Children's Dresses' All Good Pattems At 0c. Yard. until to-night. There are plenty of candidates for positions. To Brockville To-Morrow. The Kingston Yacht Club team had a fine practice on Thursday, and are rounding into fine shape for their game on Saturday in Brockville. The team is not picked yet, but will be chosen at to-night's practice. ' The boys have been training well and hope to be able to trim the Brockville bunch. If they can do so, they should easily win this section. Quite a large numbér will go down with the team at noon. 3 Association Football. The Wanderers and Elginburg conclusions to-morrow on the ericket field, at 3:30 p.m., and a good game is expected. h Wanderers' team 1s as follows : Stokes, Couling, Hart, Watts, H. Bingham, A. Bingham, Han- son, Johnson, Hamilton, White and Kershaw, try SCORED BIG SUCCESS 'THE GAY MUSICIAN" AT THE GRAND. One of the Best Comic Operas Enjoyed By a Srmry "The Gay Musician," by wards, is a hummer. As opera, it is the best attraction that has come Kingston's way, in a long | greeted the play at the Grand, night, was more than pleased. a bunch of stars, including Lottie | Kendall, the company is a balanced one in every respect. music, and there The one feels he cannot secure enough. "The Gay Musician" differs a great deal from the usual run of comic operas, in the fact that it has an in- teresting plot, and is not of the jumbled up sort that is put into the most of operas nowadays. The cos- tumes were really 'beautiful, and would not be at 'all amiss in saying {that the company has the best look- {ing lot of girls ever seen in any of the productions here. The play cen- tres around the life-of Eugene Dubois; 'an ambitious young composer, and better than the college have had in some seasons. To-night the players will just be given a licht run to keep loosened" up. Queen's II And Cadets. The Queen's)lI and Cadets I game at the athletic grounds on Saturday afternoon should he a good interme diate game. Odds are a little in fa- vor of Queen's, but the soldiers seem prepared to give them a good battle The Queen's team has not been pick- ed yet and will not be finally (decided Kingston's Famous Fur Store. Furs Never before have we been so busy at this sea- son ia makiag and selling Furs. Out- of-town custom- ers as well as city people have come to know us for the real quality of our" Furs--we have no trashy stuff--and yor pay no nore here than you would smaller dealers without experience and who have a re- putation to make. Hats Men's Hats have teen a long study with us, and those who buy here are sure of getting the latest style and the best value to be found anywhere. ' Any price you care to pay. atch our windows. Makers of Fine Furs, | Princess St. widow. is brimful of amusing incidents, and {with such a fine musical programme makes up a show that is of the high- est standard. Amelia Stone al- ways a warm favorite and in her role as Maud Grenville, the prima donna of the Novelty theatremwas all {that could be desired. ller singing | was indeed a rare treat, and in her {song, "A Cup Of Tea," made a great hit. Miss Kendall, as Marie Dubois, | wife of the young composer, was most charming. Her song, "Not As Simple {As I Look," won for her warm' ap- |plause. There several shining ights in thé piece, including Carrol | McComas, as Hilda Branson, soubrette {of the Novelty theatre. Miss McCo mas not only sings well but can also whistle, and her whistling solos were a special feature. Joseph C. Miron, as the gruff old sea captain, was an interesting character, and nde good With Martha George as Matilda Yager, he had an able partner. The other leading roles were all in hands. One could not pick out all {the song hits, as everyone could be characterized as such. "The Saucy Sparrow," by Miss Kendall; "Love light," by Templar Saxe, who filled the part of the young composer well, and "My Dashing Soldier Boy," by Miss Stone, were perhaps in the lead. 18 were S80 "The Real Widow Brown.' A hig little show so described, claimed for the company that sup- ports "The Real Widow Brown," who an attractive, handsome, ygung The young folks that are iu- volved in the complications that sur- round her advent suppose they are to be inflicted with an ancient preceptress and prepare to disconcert her intend- ed domicile in their midst. fellow - impersonates a bogus another the father. There is a German baron, seeking an alliance with the handsome widow whom he has never seen. Then the pretty daughters of the household, the housemaid and the inquisitive boy and the real widow become involved in series of complications and through | mistaken identity that makes the per formance one of hroughout. The situations are na- turally funny and clear of any rough- ness. Transitions are numerous and quick, and hold an audience in con- inual anticipation of surprise. Sing- ing and coneert numbers and polite vaudeville are interspersed. At the Grand on Saturday, October matinee and night. Is is widow, Special sale at Waldron's, $2.50 and $3 Heatherbloom skirts, "Saturday morning, $1.48 and $1.69 each. Many times the man goes to neighbor for advice when he ought to talk to his wife. Overcoats dyed or pressed. My Valet, Years, red grapes. J. Crawford. Ever Given in Kingston, Was House. | Julian Ed- | a comic | time, and the very large audience that ! last , W With | Amelia Stone, in the leading role, and { well- | ! is an abundance of | it, is all catchy, and of the kind that | good | One young | a : continual laughter | 10th, | his | YOUNG MAN CORRIGAN'S. Do you want to get a stylish The proper Men's Wear ? One that does not and fashionable HAT? thing - for Young look like your Grandfather's, but one that is neat, natty and nice to wear among your friends. Try Our Natty $2.50 Hat WE HAVE THE NEWEST. a P. J. HUNT, 4 Sizes in Collars. S40 t SPIO 0000S we | © $ S Wear. SATURDAY BUYERS ! Will profit by buying here. Best goods in wanted styles Eyeglasses Some of the brightest young- sters who are just now get- ting in shape for the winter term in school will have to have eyeglasses--that weans our ce-rite lense in shur ¢n mounts. Smith Bros., PHONE 660. 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