CHRISTMAS EXERCISES VARIOUS THE CITY, IN THE The Orphans' Home Children Had Fine Time Other Schools Closed on Friday. The the Orphans' day afternoon, well as a large were present enjdyed the excellent pre gramme to the 'fullest, The took place in room. W. | man, and, gave mas address to The heartiness.. alone can put into their singing, wa in all thi choruses. Many of the chil Christmas closing Home and ELOTCIRER the children, the Niekle, M.I'., a very bright thi children. dren who recited and sang, showed re talent, the numbers Songs, Willie Steers; markable Among gramme were: Emily Anderson, citations, Harry Elliott, Fanily Anderson, Games were by the "kindergarten class and whole ol, and the order wit which they were earried out, reflecte great credit upon" their Misses 1. and KE. Wilder and M, rier. on the and re ache ; The. Depot School. Many visitogs were closing exercises in dhe Depot schoc and were mue? interested. in the fo lawing programme, io which Payne performed the man Song, present at class, "It Came Upon Midnight Clear"; recitation, Henry; solo, Mary Phillips; tion, Merrin Kemp; dialogue, Dolly's Life," Mary Phillips, Payne; recitation, Marguerite lips; gecitation, Bramwell gong," "A Rainy Day," Marguerit Phillips, Kgdhleen Harkness, Inez Maynes; dialogue, Kathleen Harkness, Harkness: recitation, Louise Harlan recitation, Charlotte Campbell; "We're Waiting for Santa," Kathlee Harkness, Inez Maynes, Grace Willie Harkness: recitation Druee ; dislogue, "Christma Thoughts," Reginald lowland, Hughes, John Alfred Willie Harkness, Charlie Willie Francisco, Annie recitation, Mary Hepry; "Months," *Hildred Sears, Kemp, . Ruth Bryant, Annie land, Inez Maynes, Annie Gladys Baker, Dorothea jorie Druce; Grace Gow, Charlott Campbell, Viva Whitmore; quartette "Holes in Our Stockings," Marguerit Phillipe, Grace Kathleen Bramwell Phillips; Harrison; dialogue, Children's Christmas," Alice Osborn, Edward Payne, Kathleen Archie Chant, Charlotte Merrin Kemp, Willie McPhee, White, Stewart Howland, Henry; recitation, Ellen Potter; recity "Savin dwar Phi Gow, Peopla," Gow, Cor (low, ness, recitation Clara Goose's Phillips, Mar Edwa Bert SCHOOLS OF Thursday Afternoon at took phace Thurs- as number of women who exereses Richardson play- was chair Christ- hich young children pro Norah Wright, Jack Kane, played the teachers, Fer- the Edwar duties of chair- the, Brooks; Bertha Phillips; Grde "Brave i illie song, Gow, Marjorie Vietor Payne, Whitmore, Ellerton; dialogue, Har- IKHerton, Druce, Mar- Hark "Mothe Grace Gow, Harkness, Campbell, song, "Rockabye," Marguerite Phillips, (race Gow, Kathleen Harkness, Ines Maynes, Hildred Sears, : The pupils had the usual treat' of candies! and oranges and after sing- ing "God Save the King,"' were dis missed for the holidays. Cataraqui School. The closing exercises of 'this school were held on Friday afternoon. Th three junior classes gathered fn Mis Nesbitt's room, which was heautifully decked in red and gréen. Many fine examples of the term's work were on display and an almost impromptu concert was heartily enjoyed by the little ones. The three senior classes met in the principal's room. The sen- jor third class gdve a splendid dia logue, entitled "The Greatest ol Days," A short play, "Christmas Secrets," by the junior third class, followed by songs and recitations by the second class, completed an en joyable programme. The usual liberal Christmas collec- tion was sent to the poor fund and the House of Industry was also / res membered with gifts of candy, a ye 5 At Louise School. In Louise school, the closing exer: cises were held in the different clasi- rooms. 'The Senior: Fourth pupils entertain ed the primary classes, in the prinei- pal's room, The following programme was given with Master Hugh Nickle, in 'the chair. Chairman's address; chorus, "White Shepherds," by the class; recitation, Elmer Freeman; recitation, Annie i Norton; recitation, Frances Porter; chorus, "Once in Royal David's City" by Senior I class; recitation, Muriel recitation, Apna Simmons; _Sidney Montgomery; reading, chorus, "Shine. Out by class; recitation, recitation, Frederik I- | Nancarrow; play, "Father Christmas' Party," by Senior IV pupils. Douglas Nickle made a jolly Claus, and distributed candy little guests. Honor certificates were given tg the 1. { following : Senior 1V--Frelerick frid Lockett. Junior 1V- Godmah. Senior h 1 ol 3 d song; Eleanor Norton; i | Blessed Star," o Garnet Gardiner; hy Santa to the o 9 Torrance, Wil B James Turner, David Frank Hewgill, Mel- ville Warren, Mary Hooper, ave Neal, Mywtle Hewgill, Edgar Lockelt Howard Serutton. Second class--Caleb Mershon, Helen Rews, Stanley Graves, lsabel Kelloy, Ruth Batson, Arthur Gardiner, Fran- ces McAllum, Alice Me¢Cartney, Roy Barnes, Willian Lloyd, €harles Martin, Roy Martin, Lillian Turner. First" class--Winnifred Potter, Bews, Harvey Heyman. , (Continued from page e a Third- a James e 5.) Buckskin and Fur Shoes. All gizes, from G0c. up at Campbell Bros', : 1, r . -- an forget a friend," Red open all Christmas day Robert Crawford and 1. New York, on business, home. "In case you member Store is Messrs. pile, in returned re- (Gibson's Cross Drug have Ro FOR POLITIC, AL BY CHAR This shows PURPOSES JONES LES CO. that party instrument that's useful as can be; for when our country's lords are changed, 't is swung full == merrily. Such is "its power in the land that few men care or dare t stand--they view af the slaughter, and t straightway turn aiid 0 ar hey flee ! Jest quality. GANONG'S, ¥ Christmas Chocolates. Beaut MOIR'S, CADBURY'S and ROWNTREE'S. iful Boxes and Baskets. A. J It6 PRINCESS ST. REES, Phone 58 '| place DECEMBER 23rd. LOOK $150.00 worth of PRIZES Givenaway to the purchasers of our SALE GOODS over $1.00 in value. Drawing takes "THE TOKYO" JAPANESE ART DEALERS. 174 Wellington Street. oO @ © GusesesssEReOIeEEHIBL ~ SHORT In Ge, 10¢: 16¢. 20c: 26c. Cakes. Also at 12c. per doz. CURRANT BREAD 10c, 16c, 20c. per loaf. Order Early. - lh 4,0 8, CAKE CeSEEEE B. | : known as Untaravui bridge. Collegiate Institute of this city, THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, HOAG ELECTED MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KINGSTON ACCLAMANION, BY City Clerk Sands Declared Him Elect el at the City Hall--The Address of the Mayor-Elect to the Citizens, Ald, Franklin John Hoag was, on Friday morning, elected of Kingston by acclamation was the only one turging 'officer, City received nominations from ten to eleven o'clock. At the lafter hour, the city clerk arose and declared 'Ald. Hoag elected by accla- mation. There were only about twen- ty persons in the hall at the time, as it was generally known that there was to be no mayoralty election. Mayor- elect Hoag was warmly congratulated upon his election. This is the first time since 1900 that a mayor of Kingston has 'been elected by aé¢clamation, and it is the first time jhat the mayor at present in of- fice failed to give the usual annual ad- dress from the city hall platform. A misunderstanding us to the time of the addresses was responsible for this, the mayor says. In 1900, ex-Mayor James A. Minnes was clected by acclamation, Ald. Hoag"s nomination was moved by Dr. R. J. Gardiner, and seconded Mayor (Herk Sands, who in the city hall MA T HOAG, by H. Hunter, both of briefly in pra of the who they felt sure would to the city. I Mayor-Elect Hoag's address to the electors was, in part, as follows : "I can assure you I appreciate the honor which been: bestowed upon fone by receiving, at the hands of my fellow-citizens, the gift of the office of mayor the city of Kingston, i {wish to"thank my nominator and se- conder for the. kind remarks they have made concefning me, and 1 hope that when my tenure of ofliee™is over | shall have at least lived up to the standardas laid down by them. "T would like to draw your whom spoke ise mavor-elect, has of atten- upon, namely, the loco paper boy, and Hydro- are all important fo the life of our city. At this juncture 1 deem it my duty to say that never in the history of Kingston did prospects look brighter than they do af the present time, and I consid er it is your duty, as well as my own, to do everything possible to not onl foster the industries which are already a part of our commercial life, but to put forth every effort possible to bring to our doors many new ones, Let me say that I believe some steps should be taken to procure land which could be offered as an inducement to protective industries, Would it not be wise on thé part of the eity council to co-operate in every possible way with the board of trade in assisting them to segire informatibn which would tend to bring new industries here. must say that in the past I do_ not think that We have giver tha nifitter the attention necessary, and I am willing to' still go . further and say that we, a city council, and you as citizens, have not been thoroughly alive to our possibilities along in dustrial lines. Now then can we re medy this state of affairs ? 1 believe we can if we are only alive to our own interests. Let our ety council and board of trade, and eitizens generally, band themselves together as "'boost- ers' rather than "knockers.' "Let me draw your attention to the present condition of our harbor, which 18, as you know, entirely inadequate for our present needs, not to say any- thing of the future. The couricil and bogrd of trade, having interviewed the dominion. government on several occa: sions, have at last received definite as- surance from the government that they intend doing extegsive dredging in both the upper: and lower harbor; which! wifl likely dventually mean the renewal or removal of the present an: tiguated and dilapidated structure to be voted motive works, Electric, they commercial as "Our public utilities, nawely, water works and electric light departments, are in a flourishing condition, and 1 think when our present system of in- stallation in the light department is finished, we will have a system of street lighting second to.none in Can- adn. "1 appreciate to the fullest extent the confidence you have seen mu lo place in me, and you may rest assur: ed 1 shall do my utmost to fulfil my duty to the best my. ability. Wish- ing yotall the compliments of the season. Mayor-Fleet Hoag has been a mem- ber of the city council for the past wine years. At present he is sitting ford Frontenne ward. He has been . a member of every committon of the council. This vear he is a member of finance, city property and fire and light committer, In 1905 he was chairman of the board of works. He is a native of Kingston, and was educated in the public schools and "an graduated from the Ontario College of harmaecy, Toronto, in 18% ing in business in his home: ty 1 he goon built up a large trade, with headquarters at what is known ey {Hoag's Pharmacy. The mavorcelect is His name] submitted to the re-| be a credit | tion to the several by-laws which are a meth of the Masonic, Oddiellows lodges. ; FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1911. THE COLLEGIATE "AT HOME" On Thursday Night Was a Great Success. The Collegiate Institute "At Home," on Thursday night, was an unqualified ¢uceess. There were about two hun- {died and fifty present, and the gym- pasium floor, where the dancing was done, was in perfect condition. The futtonesses were Mrs, W. 8. El- lis ts. KE. 0. Sliter, Mrs. Sills, Mrs. Ww. i el Mrs. F. C. Anderson, Bree Dolan, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Medley, {Miss H. Chown and Miss Henstridge. The gymnasium, the hall of the main floor, where the refreshments were served, and the 'hall of the second floor, where easy sitting-out places were arrangéd, as well as the stairs, were very tastefully decorated with bunt- ing. The music, which was excellent, was supplied by the McMabon orchestra, and the refreshments were in the hands of Reid apd Hambrooke, caterers. Dancing started at sight o'clock, and eighteen numbers and encores were enjoyed to the fullest. The affair broke up about midnight. The com- mittees who had charge, with W. Mowat as head, are to be congratu- lated upon the success of probably the last "At Home" of the institute. i HAD A FINE TIME At Children's Party Held at Y.M.C.A. Building. The Children's Cobwebb party, held at the Y.W.C.A., residence on Thurs- dav afternoon; for the sewing and penmanship classes, was a most enjoy: able event. Giames were played, and refreshments were served, and on leav- ing for home, each child carried away la bag of sweet candies, Miss Machar, Mrs. Miiler, Miss Davis, Miss Myrtle {Wallace and Mrs. Martin assisted in the event. Five hundred invitations will be {given out for- the New Year's "open | house" at the Y.W.C.A., which will ba held from 4 p.m. until 6 and from 8 to 10. Gentlemen are invited to at- tend, as well as the ladies. The board tof directors, and the general secretary will receive. The membership of the association is now within eleven of the desired 400. The association wishes to extend thanks to Mrs. C, Cochrane for the Christmas donation of new teaspoons and also wish to return thanks to the ladies who so kindly served can- dies for the children. HUNTING FOR PEDDLAR Who "Trimmed" the People at Sydenham Village. A peddlar at Sydenham had an exciting" time Wednesday {when his alleged dishonest nearly brought him into the cf the law. This peddiar had afl. day ing his wares, jewellery, Svdenham, and, from all accounts, "doing" the women, in fine style. Towards evening he starte@ for Mur- | vale 'and one who had been "done"' to the extent of $5 started off in pursuit to try to recover some of her money. She landed her peddiar in Taggart's general store at Mur vale, and; failing to come to any acdisfactory arrangements with him, telephoned to Harrowsmith for Con- stable Docker to come and straighten out the matter, However, the ped- dlar got wind of what was going to happen, and sRippeg. Whether ha has been caught since has not been learn-' od, quite night, dealings hands been sell- ofc., at The Cow and the Moon. Charles "A, Sellon's "The Cow and the Moon" will appear at the Grand Christmas, matinee and night, and Tuesday, matinee and mght. Fd. Gilmore, of comic opera fame, is the leading comedian, and is singing some clever songs this season, in each one with the aid of the chorus, who as- sist in the dancing and working out of the novelty parts of the numbers, he is scoring a big hit. There are six- teen numbers and all have been provided hy Carleton Lee Colby, who wrote the music and lyrics for "The Cat, and, the Fiddle." A. company of forty people are included; there are sprites, gnomes, gifs, fairies, mortals, etc., in fact every thing under the sun to interest, please and amuse. A more gorgeous or sumpiuous production than "The Cow and the Moon" is sel- $1.00 and Leather. Many styles THE BEST GIFT = IN TOWN FOR ™ MEN'S SLIPPERS. "Leather, Felt and Carpet. LADIES' SLIPPERS. Fancy Felts, Plaid Felts, to choose from, $1.00 MERRY XMAS TO ALL =e ABERNETHY'S WILL BE PROCEEDED WITH DUE TIME. IN Board Passed on Improvements Re- commended--New School Talked of For Cataraqui Ward. At a special meeting of the board of elucation, held on I hursday evening, the report of the property committee, dealing with the improvements, re: commended for Louise, Cataraqui, Ri deau and Sydenham schools, was passed. The cinuse of the report, deal- ing with this matter, was deferred, at the meeting of the board held last week in order that the members ight have an opportunity of viewing the plans and specifications for the work. 'The total expenditure for the work, will reach $10,300. Tenders will be called for as soon as it is deemed ad- visable. The report of the property committee, as read by the chairman, W. H. Macnee, and adopted, reads as follows ' "In accordance with instructions re- ceived from the board on May llth last, your committee engaged A, Ellis, architect, to make qut pland and spe- cifications for the heating of, and the installation of sanitary improvements in puise, Cataraqui dnd Rideau school puildings. 'IL hey are submitted herewith for approval. The estimated cost is as follows : Cataraqui school, school, $4,000; total, $8,800, "Your committee also secured an es- timate of the cost of heating Syden- ham school building, viz., $1,00v. This would make a total of ¥10,300 for the proposed improvements. All four puildings are now heated by stoves. The specifications are for hot water. Trustee Elliott, who asked that the matter be delayed, at the last * meet- ing, expressed his views. He said he had an opportunity of looking over the plans and the specifications for the work, and was well satisfied with them; he believed that the scheme would work out well. He would have favored a scheme to abandon the pro- posed changes at Cataraqui school, and with the £3,500 set aside for the work there, seek assistance from the city council, and build a new school in that section of the city. It would be a good thing for Cataraqui ward. Trustee Meek wanted to know il the property committee had considered the question of the reconstruction of Ca- taraqui school. "Trustee Macnee said the eommittee had not considered this question. | There had been some talk of a new school, but it was felt that would be adverse to such a plan, the present time. A . Trustee Elliott thought that the vote on the by-law for the Macdonald school had served as a good. object lesson. . I'rustee Macnee was of the opinion that a plea for this proposed new school would 'not be given the same $3,500; Rideau school, Louise $1,200; dom shown outside of New York's big- gest theatre, there being sixteen sep- | arate and distinct scenes, each one seemingly outrivaling the other for beauty and massiveness. | Ontario Diokese News. The Church Life, of Kingston, says: The lord bishop has not definitely de- cided as to the holding of synod in the coming vear, but will leave the matter to be discussed at the meeting of the executive committee in -Jasuary of early in February. It will prob- ably not be held for a year. Rev. T (Connor Fenton, who has been incum- bent of Wellington for some-time, has been appointed to the parish of Col- borne in the diocese of Toronto. A Green Christmas. From the appéarance of the weather on Friday morning it looked as if Kingston was going to have a green Christmas. . It is a long time since t a city has had the experience of having no snow for Christmas. Far: mers have been waiting for snow: so that they could come to the city and Wo their Christmas shopping but from the present nce they will have to come on wheels or else stay at home. br. Melville Hurt. Dr. Bimnd Melville, a prominent Vermont physician, was seriously io jured on Praiein, "18th, at about § pm., at Swanton, Vi, in a colli sion. between a C. V. RR. and B. & WM, trains. The doctor, who js well klown in Kingston and vicinity, was 'ken to his home at St. Albans. Vi. ' His injuries are not considered dangerous. were hurt. Fur Neck Pieces and Muffs.. Eight other passengers support as the other received. "But it will "have to come 'day," remarked Trustee Viliott Trustee Bennett siated that £3,500 set aside for the work at Cataragui school, would not pay for the site for a new school. An additional sum of about $40,000. would be required, The i present arrangement would fill the bill, or the present, and later on, perhaps, a new school could be built. Without further discussion, the. re- port of the property committee was then passed, on motion of Trustees Macnee and Bennett. \ Trustee Macnee then moved, seconded by Trustee Lockett, that the property committee be empowered to call for tenders, when it was deemed advis able, and - report back to the board. This motion was also carried. This was the only business before the board, and the meeting was then ad- journed, and as it was the last ses- sion of the vear, Chairman Renton wished all the members of the board a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Chairman Re some on presided at the meeting, and thé other. members pres- ent were F. R. Anglin, Edward Ben- nett, I. BR. Chown, James Craig, J, G. Elliott, P. GG. Lockett, W. H. Mac pee, Robert Meek, Stephen Roughton and Robert Wallace. Have you seen the hig values Camp- bell Bros" are offering in all kinds of fine fur garments? "Gillette razors." Gibson's. CU. W. Timmerman, of the C.P.R. oi: fices, Montreal, is in the city with his daughter, Mrs. H. E. Day, Brock street. He will go on to Odessa to spend a month with his family and friends, "Kodaks" at Gibson's. . The account of OCUhristmas decora- of {tions in the stores appears on page eight, Tha second . section has much readable news. 5° Come and buy velvet house slippers from Xe, Putton's, + the .city- SELECT CHOCOLATES FOR CHRISTMAS I® Fancy Boxes and Baskets, All the best makes kept In stock. Sakell's ' NEXT TO OPEPA HOUSE. 'Phone 640. INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. Newsy. Paragraphs P Picked Our Reporters. % Roses, valley, ete., 109 Brock street. E. L. Brennan left for North Bay, on Thuisday, to spend Christmas. Toy setts, in ted, three pieces, $1.25 and, $2, at R. J. Reid's. . Gregg George, attending Queen's, went to his home in Eganville, on Thursday, to spend the Christmas holi- days. "Imported Gibson's. Miss Knowles, general secretary of the Y.W.C./A., will leave, on Saturday, to spend Christmas at her home in Buffalo. "Open Christmas day. Thursday, December 21st, was the shortest day in the year. People can now look forward to the lengthening of daylight. "Gillette razors!" Gibson's. Following out the usual custom, bread will be.given out to deserving families, at Mc¢Gowan's cigar factory, on. Saturday: "Imported Gibson's, A Kingstonian went last. Saturday night, adjusted the gas tank at Deseronto and had the town lighted on Sunday night. Open every night this week, so that the many fiends of Dwyer may leisurely select of the ties, mufflers, gloves; socks, in great variety, at 112 Princess street. The Whig greets all its correspond- ents at. this season and wishes them a merry Chriggmas, They have been helpful in mamtaining the standard of the Whig. Fire line of upholstered at R. J. Reid's. "Never sold in bulk," always in seal led packages, Mol onkey' se, Huyler's Cadbury's and Rowntree's high class sweats, at Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. There is every indication 'at the pres- erit time that this will be an iceless and skateless Christmas. Not, in many years has Christmas day been without _ice or snow "A box of good cigars." (Gibson's. Barton Wood Currie has another of his immensely funny stories of a New York rural community in' the Red Book Magazine for January. It is en- titled, "The Love Récord." "Only in sealed packages," ler"s, McConkey's, Cadbury' Rowntree's high class Christmas giving, at Cross Drug Store. Foster Donnelly, of the Grand Opera House advertising staff, went up to Napanee, Friday, to distribute 'sdver- tising matter for "The Cow and the Moon," the Christmas day attraction here. 'Gillette razors." Gibson's. The H. W, Newman Electric Com- pan. have just recdived a splendid as- gortment of dining room domes and table lamps, which make splendid Christmas presents. Drop in and see them. Misses Sophia and Georgia Conway have returned from Montreal, where they have been studving at Ville Marie convent, and will spend Christ mas at their home on Union streo Their father, ¥. Conway, was in Mon- treal and petarned with them. "Open Christmas dey." Gibson's John A. Moroso, whose police stor: ies have been a feature of the Red Book Magazine for some months, con- tributes to the January issue a tale entitled "fl Gran' Signor," that re veals (6 its! readers the hidden work- mgs of Italian. secret sccieties in New York. i Up By and domestic cigars." " Gibson's. and domestic cigars." to Deseronto furniture - Huy and for Red 8 sweels Gibson's v Furs For Christmas Presents. If for a man, let us suggest a fur collar, cap, fur or furlined coat. Comparison will proye the faet that you cannot buy beer furs sud our values are the best. Campbell lire', the makers of fine furs. Pipe Gives Out. The water pipe leading to the foun aig on the market square has gives ~The work of repairing it a on Friday morning. will be quite a bard job. to break the ground as the frost js six inches {Store down, Reid's Quality Christmas Gifts Our Holiday Exhibit offers a "choice of ideal Christmas (rifts at trivial cost and pos- sessing distinct: decorative values. Specials: Genuine Leather Saddle Bag Cushioned Morris Chairs only $15 00, regular $20.00 a few left. AT JAMES REID'S Phone 147 - A ~~ CLEANING KID GLOVES. "This is the season when kid rloves are much worn at even- Ing functions, and are con- stantly needing cleanings We clean them to your entire satis- faction and leave no unpleasant odor clinging to them. R. PARKER & 00, Dyers and Cleavers, '6® Princess St, Kingston, Oat. Why They Quit the Curfew. Louis Post-Despatch. A former resident of Marshall, was asking ahout the old town, "I understand they have a law out there now," he said, "No," his informant answered, did have one, ot. Mo., curfew "they but they abandoned it," "What was the matier ?' "Well, the bell rang at nine o'vlock, and almost everybody complained that it woke them up." Fine Furs. Ours are the kind that add charm, style, and comfort to your costume, See our showing of neck pieces and muffs, suitable for Christmas presents at Campbell Bros', the makers of fine furs. "Imported cigars," $4 a box to 812 a hox. Gibson's Red Cross. Drug At the meeting of those interested in hockey, recently held in Deseronto, Kev. Mr. Croeggan was clected prowic dent; Thomas Donnelly, 'secretary-trea- surer, and, Percy Johnson, manager. "In sealed packages only," McCon- key's, Huyler's. Cadbury's and Rown- tree's high class sweets, at Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store, The artillerymen were busy, this morning, delivering turkeys as Christ: mas presents to the married men in the batteries. : ®. W. Gilroy, of Smith's Falls, met th a painful accident on Monday, by baving his Jeg cut with x sharp knife. Mrs. James Armutrong, of Smith's Falls, died on Tueslay, aged seventy- three years. We cannot get away from the solemy fact that regrets are a part of life. LIVER ILLs HOODS | PILLS