Jas : er ry | = Christmas It you wish to touch him "on a very tender spot" mabe bim remember his Christmas for a long g get him a HOUSE COAT, A Gift of Gifts for a Man's Christmas ! We're showing handscme styles, plain ard fan- # cy, double-faced cloth and fancy "plaid linings, silk cord edge and silk frogs, faney collais and cuffs or i serge faced cloths. Splendid variety. All styles. $5, $6, $6.50, $7, 187.50, $8 Come and see our House Coats. They're well $ worth coming to see. t Livingston's, : BROCK STREET. x vie Vue "for Saturday STARTS, s30AMm Ladies' Skirts Plain gored and pleated, newest styles. ell worth regular prices, $4.50, 5.00, 8.50, 7.00, 7.45 to 12.50, made in Serges, 'Broads and Paiamas. Satarday's Price $1.98 and 3.98 ---- ria Taffeta Under- skirts Black and all Wear far better than silk. colors. Regular $2.50. Saturday |Price 98¢ slette Blouses & 3ing Sacques ue at regular prices, 50c, 60c, 76c Saturday's Price 38¢ « ade, etc. Regular $250, 275, ete. oes 2 PROF. ADAM SHORTT THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER o 1910. ee GAVE A LECTURE IN MONTREAL LAST NIGHT. His Theme Was Democracy--Iit is an Attitude of Mind and Calling for Freedom of Thought. Special to the Whig. 5 Montreal, Dec. 9.--' Democracy is not merely a .q ion of government in any one lar form, bot one touching nearly all our social relations in the modern y state," declared Prof. Adam Shortt, in an address be- fore St. James' Literary Sodiety, last night. Quoting the American formula of democracy, the government of the people, by the people, and for the peo- ple, he suggested that this form of democracy really mever existed, save in theory, but wus merely an piss | tion and tempting lure, ) only was it unrealizable, but in view of human nature it was even undesirable. Per- taps the best attempt had been: that of the New Englanders, but, even un- der that regime, the government had been that of capa leaders, rather than of the people, and the rule of the leaders was paramount often tyrannic. Since that time gociety had advanced to a more complex state. The most fundamental characteristic of democracy was that it is not so much, a system of government as an attitude of mind made evident by the claim for A Bank Account For Xmas! Money is a most welcome Christmas Gift. but how to give it- nicely is a problem. An interest bearing Account solves the difficulty, and we suggest starting one here for the recipient who WILL NOT WITHDRAW THE MONEY, but will add to it in the pride of owning a Bank Account. BANK OF TORONTO INCORPORATED 1855. ASSETS --$50,000,000. KINGSTON BRANCH: 107 PRINCESS STREET, George B. McKay, Manager. freedom of thought of the individual. Strong as were cofflicte between cap- jtal and labor and similar rival in- terests, yet, in the opinion of the speaker, they were not sirong as might be expected in a democratic state of society. It was in the har monizing of these conflicting interests that lay the chiel function of a gov- eroment and the more a government burdetied itself with extrafieous busi ness by which it became involved with the domflicting parties, the weaker it must be in carrying out its real and prope: functions. Owing to this over- stepping of legislative functions there was a tendency to relegate govern ment to. the professional worker, spectable people, otherwise fit to ad- minister, were holding aléof from poli- tieal life. From examples seen in the United States, it was evident that the more elaborate the machinery of government, the more did the power pass out of the hands of the people. Public ownership was a confusion of the functions of government, which wire really only those of administra: tion wand any state departing from this principle was likely to get in- volved in trouble, the more so as it would never admit that it was in the wrong. FIVE CUPS DONATED Show to be Held in For Poultry: % Lg THRNATY There was a meeting of the Kingston Poultry and Pet Stock Association, on Thursday night, when it was an nounced that already five cups had been donated as prizes, to be offered at the anhual show, which will be held in Ontario hall, the last week in Janu- gry. W. F. Nickle, M.P.P., has offered a cup, also Frederick Crozier, Holland Bros. George Robertson, Ottawa who acted as judge last year, and the as- sociation is putting up a cup. There will also be a number of other specials. The members are meeting ev- ery week, now, in order to complete all the a for the show. It is expected that the prize list will be out next week, and it is expected that a few more enps will be donated. Revolution in Portugal. To-night and Saturday, at the King Edward will be shown a complete western programme with lots of ex- citement throughout, genuine In- diuns . and remnl cowboys take part in all films. For Monday and Tuesday of next week we have secured the pic- tures of "The Revolution in Portu- gal," together with the 'Funeral of |: Aviator George Charles," who after ac- complishing the daring feat of flying the Alps meets his death when land- ing. Hear Frank Woods in illustrated songs. : Arranging Brockville Meeting. It is likely that a 'mieeting of repre- senatives of municipalities hereabouts will be held in Brockville, on Wednes- day next, to discuss. the question ' of hydro-electric power for this eastern district. The meeting is being arrang- ed by the local light, heat and power committee. As Ald, Elliott will be away next Tuesday in Ottawa with the Welland pi deputation, his committes will not meet until' next Thursday or Friday. Election of Officers, . Military Court Earl Roberts, 1.O.F., held an enjoyable meeting on y Jast for the election of officers for 1911. The following were elected : €.D., Bro. Long; C.P., Bro. Duff; C.R., - | warranly not arise through any nezligence their part, and say the plaintiff was defendants further and the cause thereof was served up- the municipality within seven days al- ter the happening of the accident, as required by the statute in that behalf within three months after all ages had been sustained. J. em, K.C,, for plaintiff, J. L. Whiting, K.C., for defendant. They are in Conference in Ottawa Special to the Whig. ference of premiers is being held in sgnate, to-day. It is understood 'New Brunswick representation is one of the main matters untler consideration. Sir ment for publication will probably be announced all the provinces are here, Blanco, of Venezuela, monty and the Marquis Vallant Dar- bois, Paris, are directors million dollar syndicate formed to en: courage trade between South America and Canada. Both British and Cana- dian capital are gentine Consul-General Mayer was, to- day, notified to this effect. after having up, for the winter, at Port Stanley. X.Y., this afternoon, in claim made for damages, some time ago, in the death of David Daryenu, & from will make a for pressed h CASES ENTERED FOR TRIAL At the County Court Sitting Next Week. These cases are entered for trial at the sitting of the county court of Frontenac to pe held next Tuesday be- for Judge Price, Jury List. William J, Franklin and James Greenlees, plaintiffs aud William J. Howard, defendant. - The plaintiffs ¢laim is for damages for breach of in the sale of a stallion. The defendant denies all the allega- tions of the plaintiffs, J. McDonald Mowat, for plaintifis; Lennox and Lennox, Toronto, fér defendant. Non-Jury List. Duncan A. Cays, plaintiff, and Fred. erick W. Albree, defendant. 1'ne plain- tif' claim is for $400 services as a real estate agent in looking after and selling the defendant's -house in the city of Kingston. The defendant de- nies that the plaintiff sold his house. J. L. Whitingi K.C., for plaintiff ; Cunningham & Mudie for defendant. Maria Seager, plaintiff and The Municipal Corporation of the Village ofl Portsmouth, defendants. The plain- tifl's claim is for damages for injury suliered by her owing to Uhe Want of repair of the defendants' sidewalk in Portsmouth. The defendants plead that the accident to the plaintiff = did on guilty of contributory negligence, The lead that mo no- tice in writing of the alleged accident on or mailed to the reeve or clerk of and that the action was not brought dam- . Walk- ci GATHERING OF PREMIERS, Ottawa; Dec. 9.--An important con- the James Whitney is presiding. A state to-night. Premiers from Guzman Blanco, son of ex-President the Duke De in a hali in the venture. Ar Marine Notes. There is ice in the harbor. Capt. James Dix has returned home, Taid the steamer Ames Capt. C. Darysau went to Rochester, rd to a was _em- The steambarge Navajo arrived, Quebec. It is expected that she few trips to Wolle Island hay, before being laid wp sii i 1 if ; - 1 Hi SMASHED A SAFE he DYNAMITE WAS USED TO OPEN IT UP, : The Oracksmen Got Away With $150--Goods Piled About the _ Safe to Deaden the Noise. West, Lorne, Ont. Dee. 9.--Safe -- Only 13 Shopping Days Remain Until Christmas. weakers, apparently pr h drilled the sale in McPherson & Co's store, here last night, exploded dyna- mite inside of it, and got away with $150 in cash and various valuable papers. Piles of goods were built around the safe to deaden tne sound of the explosion. The burglary was not ; known til} the shop opened this morning. They thought the marauders got away on the cars oh the Michigan Pentral or Pere Marquette railroad. m--------be INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. Newsy Paragraphs Picked Up by Ree porters on. Their Rounds. . RM.C. cigarettes at Gibson's. A Gillette razor for him from Best's, Watch for McKay's big fur sale advt., in Saturday's Whig. The popular Palace rink will, open to its patrons, Saturday afternoon. Thos. Mills & Co., Wellington street great retiring from business sale. Miss Kathleen Parlow, the Cana- dian violinist, left this afternoon, for New York. "Chamois vests." Gibson's. Come and hear W. M. Donaldson, baritone soloist, at Wonderland theatre, to-night. * Lots of apples, twenty varieties to 68 Brock street. Friday morning was the coldest yet, The thermometer registered three . de« grees below zero. Everything goes at the retiring from business sale of Thos. Mills & Co. Wellington street. "Benton and Hedges' tobacco." Gib- choose from, at the Fruit Exchange, ! son's Red Cross drug .store. The members of and left for their homes. RM.C. cigarettes in boxes of 50's ind 100°s for Christmas giving. Only at Gibson's Red Cross drug store. The Palace rink, which opens Satur- day afternoon, has the largest sur face of all city rinks Fancy selected McIntosh Reds and snow apples in baskets at the Fruit Exrhange, 68 Brock street. The many friends of Miss Minnie the crew of the | steamer Bickerdike have been paid off | Daley, Wellington street, will be lad a severe illness. sweets are expected at Gibson's 'ross drug store December 12th 15th. ' Minor Babcock, of the Kingston Business College went out to his home at Hartington, to-day, at moon, to spend the week-end with his paremts. The case of Johnston against the Thousand Island Railway company for damages, tried here, before Chief Justice Falconbridge, will be appeals ed before the court of appeals. 'Benson and H ' tobacco." Gib- son's Red Cross drug store. A T. O'Grady, of Westbrooke, left, via the 'C.P.R., at noon, to-day, for St. Jolm's, and will il from there, on Saturday, on the steamer Manitoba, on a trip to Qjleenstown, Ireland, Everything is very quiet now, in marine circles. There is but the one vessel expected in ort, the steamer Seguin, from Fort Wiliam, with grain, for Richardson's elevator, but, this morning, no word had been received Red to Lnbout her. Christmas sweets at Gibson's Cross drag store next week. This evening, Capt. Turner, the of- ficer in charge of the Salvation Army corps here, commences a ) special Friday night Bible readings, on the topic of "Soul Winners In The Making." These are expected to be of great interest and blessing. Those at- tending are requested to bring their Bibles. a ------ Curling Rink in Operation. There is good ice at the curling rink now and it is certain that thefe will be something doing there the first of next week. There was a sort of n game last. night between two teams. The ice at the curling rink is being made with hot water, as it is claim- ed that it makes tougher and more substantial joe than cold water and that it feeezes quicker. For the British Mail. To send to friends abroad, the new Kingston Booklet "The Old Limestone City, * by the Misses King--is a most suitable souvenir. Price 50c., ready for mailing, at R. Uglow & Co's. Profesvor Ludwiz Knaus, Berlin, the genre painter, died Wethnesday. | was born at Wiesbaden in 183%. =5Z/FOR CHRISTMAS We are showing a Hoe of Sleighs for Babes from $1.50 to $5. Sleighs for , T8¢ to 150. Bobs for Boys, $3.00. High hs for Girls, $1. $2.00. Sleig is, $1.00 a SKATES. The famous "Bdward " Skate we guarantee. All sizes kinds from Soc to $6.00. | for the little tots, §50¢ pair. See our beautiful Brass Goods. to learn that she has recovered from Red ! series of Huyler"s and 'McConkey's Christmas | | Ly Gift Buyn Has begun in earnest. Each day's delay means less of the pleasure that attends Christ- mas shopping, i NOW there is more time for leisurely selections NOW assortments are at their best. NOW the individual preferences of those to be remembered may be more thoroughly considered. Children's Mitts, Toques, Sashes, Overstockings, Clouds In a great varlety of sizes and makes. BOYS' KID GLOVES, 50c, b° 69¢, T5c. BOYS' BILK TIES, 25¢, 86e, 40¢ BOYS' SILK MUFFLERS. BOYS' HANDKEROCHIEFS, plain or initialed. BOYS' WARM UNDERWEAR Just Received * 180 Dainty New Waists These are entirely new and in- tended for'Christmas selling. WHITE MULL WAISTS, , Special at $1. : ° Rpecial at $1.25 to 2.25. WHITE MULL WAISTS, | I'rimmed with pretty Baby Irish Laces, $2.99 to 6.99. NET WAISTS, In White, Ivory, Paris, silk-lined, with # or long sleeves, $2.99 to 7.50 Also some very pretty effects in Pais design. Kid at $1 - All colors. Made and fully guaranteed by the famous Kid Glove firms of Per- rin and Detn's. 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