THE SPORT REVIEW FORMS A HOCKEY ASSOCIATION. 8.8.A.AA. °° | -- Will Allow OHA. Intercollegiate and City League Men to Play---Basket- ball Game Between Queen's and St. Paul's Monday, wr The executive of the S. S.A. AA. met in the YMCA" building Thureday, and decided to form a hockey league in connection with the association The matter having been delayed for some time Jt "was necessary to bring things to an end as fast as possible There will be three groups, two sen jor and a junior. The two senior groups will be "A" and "B", all O.H.A., intercollegiate ®nd senio) ty league men to play in grouj "A" Any team playing one of these players in group "I will be imme diately pur into the first group. © H.A. rules will govern the playing A committees was appoiited fo draw up a schedule at the next meeting wher! entries will be received, It i expected ao have the league ful swing in ao couple of weeks' time. I is expected that the games will be played on the Stadium rink and | #1. Williams wae asked to be able t give Lerms at the next meting on Thursday evening next. in o' St. Paul's vs. Queen's, enms have been matched for an exhibition basketball game at the Y.M.C.A. building next Mon day night. 'I'he opposing forces, eacl confident of their strength, | have been anxious for some time to play each JthPr and all lovers of this are assured that they will see a very fast game with these two teams contestants, These two sport as Ice For New Year's Day. The weather to-day was colder than Thursday and the men are continuing to smile are certain now that there ice for Jan. lst all right. This day will sde the opening of the junior O.H.A. schedule of this district. somewhat rink They will be Chaucer Opposes Kingston. A Hamilton despatch says: 'Chau cor'"' Elliott, owner and manager of the St. Thomas Canadian League Club; writes from Kingston, making it very plain that he has no intention of transferring or selling his St, Tho mas franchise. "1 have got &.good club and a good town, and | am dot going to give it up now," he writes. "There is no chance of me bothering with a club in Kingston, and I don't think Kingston would ' be a welcome addition to the league for the simple reason that the only grounds in the city are really out of the city, at Jeast, too far removed from the centre to muke it worth while. I am heart- ily in favor of Ottawa and Peterboro being included in the cireuit, but not Kingston." Notes on Sport. The Ottawa hockey management ex- pets four Stanley cup challenges. The O.H.A. fatly peluses to grant any changes of residence permits, so that no applications fieed be made. The Duke of Connaught has extend ed his distinguished patronage to the opening game of the Interprovineial Hockey Union, which is to be played at Ottawa Saturday evening between the Stewarton and Renfrew teams. "The duke and duchess, Princess Pa- tricia and a party of fifteen will at tend, Frank Gich, 'champion wrestler" of the world; is beginning to "go back." This is his own statement after he re contly pinned the shoulders of Marvin Plestina to the mat in a match at Dubuque, Ta. Because he feels he is | slipping down the tohoggan slide, Goteh is firm in his determination to quit the wrestling game a champion, and thus eseape .the humiliation and misfortune which befell Jeffries on July 4th, 1010, Sun Had a Warm Argument. While Mayor Graham was busy in his office, on Thursday afternoon, ar ranging for the scrutiveers for the by- laws, two men were out-in the corri- dor, having a red hot argument over the bylaw on liquor license reduction The argument lasted for upwards of threeequarters of an hour, and from time to time people would come oul of the mayor's office to see what was the matter. The debate closed with houors even. ~ THE CANADIAN BANK LEICESTER LODGE S.0.E. ' Elected Officers for 1912 on Thurs. day Evening. At a meeting held Thursday even ing, of Léicester lodge, No. 33, Sons of England Benefit . Society, the fol- lowing officers were elected: Past president, Bro. J. H. Parker; worthy president, . Bro. G. H. -Aeton; vice president, Bro. Joseph Gott; chap: lain, Bro. T. A. Wright; treasurer, Bro. C. Selby; secretary, Bro, E. Leach; first guide, Bro. W. Dumble ton; second guide, Bro. J. W. Ward; third guide, Bro. A. G. Osborne; fourth guide, Bro. H. Scott; filth guide, Bro. H. Scott, Jr.; sixth guide, Bro. 8S. J. Shufflebotiom; inside guard, Bro. W. A. Twigg, outside guard, Bro. H. M Hawley; physician, Dr. S. J. Keyes; auditors, Bros. G. Bonny, W. A. Twigg; trustees, Bros. A. G. Osborne, F. Andrew, T. Mills; hall' committee, Bros. Acton, Parker, Leach, Hawley; supreme lodge delegate, Bro. C. Selby. LOCAL MARINE NOTES, The Kingston Dry Dock is a Busy Place Just Now. The steamer Prince Rupert is in the Kingston dry dock for repairs. It is expeeted that she will be out by the last of the week, and the Keyport will then go in. As soon as she is finished, the Port Colborne wants ad mittance, ' ihe keel of boat No. 4, being built at the Kingston dry dock, for the Dominion government, has been laid, but the company is now waiting on the stern posts before proceeding much further' with. the work. The other boat which has been under course of construction for some weeks, is being rapidly completed. The fine open wea- ther has aided the shipbuilders great ly in their work and they only hope that the harbor will be kept clear of ice until the boats are completed. PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL BOARD. Final Meeting of the Thursday Night, The final meeting of the Ports- mouth school board, for the year 1911, was held on Thursday evening. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering applications for the position of junior teacher. Only two applications were received, and as these were not satisfactory, the mat- ter was deferred, and the board will continue to advertise for the necded teacher. Miss Harold will eontinue in her work until a new teacher is ®e- cured. The chairman, Thomas Me Cammon, presided, and the other members of 'the board present wore William Kerr, William Halliday and A. Mclver. Year Held "The Chocolate Soldier." Theatre-goers of Kingston who ca- pitulated to the charms of "The Cho- colate Soldier," will have an oppor- tunity to. welcome the chocolate-lov- ing hero here at the Grand on Wed- pesday, Jan. 3rd. Bvery enbellishment, every elegance of detail that could add to the vivid ness and pioturesqueness of the scenes, has been included in the production by Mr. Whitney, The cast which will present this masterpiece is claimed by Vir. Whithey to be the greatest which has ever been put together, and is the result of the most painstaking so- lection on his part, The male roles are still in the hands of those who originated them in this country. George Tallman, as Alexius, Francis J. Boyle, as Massakroff, and George O'Donnell, as Popofi. Mise Alice Yorke, alternating with Miss Vivian Weadon, will sing the role of Na ding." Miss Juanita. Fletcher fills the part of Mascha, and Miss Mildred Rogers if 8 charming Aurelia. . "The company numbers 100 people, with a symphony - orchestra * of twenty-five soloiste. Rafferty Wins Out. Justice Henry Purcell, of Watertown, N.Y., has decided for the plaintiff - in the suit of Gilbert §. Rafferty against Alexander R. Peadock, Pittsburg mil- lionaires strugghng over a strip of land on Wells "Island opposite Alex: andria Bay. Mr. Peacock will daoubt- less take the case to the appellate division. . ' Because some fellow takes a razor and commits suicide ~eith it should Nery other man who wants a razor for shaving purposes be refused its I'ry this and see where it will land you. The ery for license reduce tion is just as absurd. Vote against use ? , it=Advt. OF COMMERCE ' Has Removed to its New Office at ithe North-west cor- "ner of King and Brock Sts. - LAST FEW DAYS ~ hand. They must be sold by Dec 5 31st strictly at your own prices. | "THE TOKYO" Of Auction Sale Only choice pieces still om $ THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1911. SANTA CLAUS EVENTS HELD BY VARIOUS SUNDAY | Cooke's, St. Luke's Among the List--Santa Claus Was Good to The usual and tree was held in St. 'Andrew's hall, Thursday evening. lhe arrange- ments were perfect and all enjoyed themselves. The first part of the even: ing was devoted to songs, reditations, ete. Solos were rendered by Miss Ardelle kider and Mr. Black; a piano solo was given by Miss Edith Healey, and" recitations were given by Miss Jennie Wilson and Donald Melntyre. The superintendent of the school, Montague Strange, occupied the chair. A new feature of the entertainment was the use of the new electric lan- term, which was recently purchased for who took i Henry Breck, the for a trip around in charge the audien world. About nine o'clock rmade his appearance, gdining admit- tance by way of the window, and the presents on the tree were then tributed. Each scholar was given a box of candy, and the infant class little ones received presents from the tree, distributed by old Santa, ile freshments were served at the close, At Cooke's Church, The Christmas entertainment held at Cooke's ¢harch, on Thursday even- ing was a great success, and much en- joyed by the many who were present. H. W. Newman acted as chairman of form of a supper for the children. About one hundred and seventy. chil dren sat down to the tables, and they were served by the teachers, The menu was of the best, and the chil- dren enjoyed the repast to the limit, After the supper, a choice pro- gramme of music, recitations, etc. was carried out. 'lhe programme in- cluded a chorus -by the mission band, under the direction of Mrs. William Jackson; piano duet, Willie and Vera Shaw; solo, Marjory Newman; recita- tion, Gladys Montgomery; solo and chorus, Miss C. Diack and members of the primary class; recitation, Mildred Patterson; recitation, Miss A. Mec: Mahon; solo, Mary Jamieson; recita- tion, Elizabeth Douglas; solo, Susie Patterson; recitation, Miss Richards; #0lo, "Miss I. 'McKellar; piano "solo, Irene McCullough: duet, H, W. New- man and R. H. Somerville; recitation, Ethel McMahon; piano duet, Misses Lake and Douglas; solo, Miss C. Diack; piano solo, Gladys Montgom- ery. Thirty-seven prizes were distributed among the children for attendance during the year. Twenty per cent. of tne scholars had perfect attendance. D. A. Shaw made the distribution of prizes. At St. James' Church. A Christmas tree entertainment and treat was giyen to the primary de partment of St. James' Sunday school; in the school room of the church, Thursday evening. About one hundred and twenty of the primary children of St.' James' and the pri- mary class of the Ofphans' Home were present. 'Supper was served at 5.30 o'clock, which was followed by the ap- pearance of Santa Claus. All the children were given toys and candy from a nicely - decorated tree. The whole évening was enjoyed to the ut- most by all the children. Those who assisted were Miss L. Lovick, Miss E, Evans, Miss M. Selby, Miss E. Dain- ty, Mrs. EE. Ada, and several 'of the mothers of the little ones. Joseph made an ideal Santa Claus. 'St. George's Entértainmeit:----~ Thursday, being Holy Innocents' day, the annual treat for the childrén of St. George's cathedral Sunday |sehool was given in St. George's hall, and it was an enjoyable time for all. | Supper was served at six o'clock, dur ing which a large gramaphone played selections. After the good things had been partaken of, a short, bright pro- gramme was carried out. Dean Bid- well and Canon Stare gave addresses, and prizes ol 'prayer-bonks, hymn books, and story books were pre- sented, to. many of the boys and girls for good attendance, cenduct, and preparation of lessons during the iyear. At the close, the teachers of the school presented W. R. Graham, the sexton of the cathedral and hall, with a large turkey, as a token of their ap- preciation of his services. Bethel Sunday School. Bethel Sunday school, which has grown thirty-five per cent. the past two years, had a lusty crowd of scholars at the Christmas tree exer cises in the church last night, and there wepe also present many friends to witness the festal occasion. A big grizzled Santa Claus attended to his job well," and paid the crowd _ his compliments in a vigorous and happy way, The tree was the giit of Philip Haffner, and it drooped. with its tinsel and load of presents. Seven electric bells were hung around it for illumina- tion. Gifts by the bushel were distri- buted to those designated by i The 'finest amccession to the church property, was the table "fall of and saucers given to the cuisine of church by Messrs. Allen and Frederick Haiiner, whose thoughtiul generosity gave the plates to match, last Christ: mas. "Mri. Kennedy presented a gold foun- tain pen to the teacher of the Bille class, which numbers thirty. The even- ing was made joyous by entertain- ment, The congregation sang Christ: Charles Higgins' classes gave recitation and color exhibitions. ert Tremeer, at the May Cornelius and ch 3 an tr piano, a sees Edna Treneer, in SCHOOLS, THURSDAY EVENING. All {ing theevening prizes for attendance; 'Christmas "entertainment ' {a large number of grown-ups, [were present. the use of the Sunday school. It was Fo {tions, choruses and drills | succession. {well taught Santa Claus | | address was 'given by the superinten- dis- {dent, William Carroll, showing partly the evening, and the affair took the | Waine's, Miss Ella Porter's, amd Mrs. | 2 followed by games and a programe. Chistmas carols were sung hy the children, and the rector, Bev. J. 0. Crisp, aod the superintendent, J. W, Henstridge, gave bright addresses and readings. |elegrams, announcing ' the arrival of Santa Claus, were received, 4 : , |and shortly afterwards old St. Nicho- St. Andrew's, St. James', St. George's, |ias himself FF He "sistributed toys and candy to the children, from a large tree, prettily dedorated and illuminated with electric lights. Dur- good conduct and preparation of the essons during "the year were awarded | to the children. The evening was much enjoyed by the children as well as by who "Event at St. Luke's. - St. Luke's Christmas tree and en- tertainment, held in the Thurs jday evening, was a from {every standpoint. The addresses of {the evening were full of helpfulness {and characteristic of the good work | which is being done dn the 'school. Rev, R. 8. Forperi occupied the air and then followed solos, recita- in quick The scholars had been and showed the effect of training all the way through. An what had been done duping the past year. . Later in the evening he wus 'preserded with a beautiful electric lamp by thé Sunday school. The pre- sentation 'was made by Rev. RR. 8. | Forneri, whdspoke on the good work done by Mr. Carroll while he had ocoupied office. Mr. Carroll replied | briefly, thanking them for the gift, {and assuring them that good work could not be done without co-opera- {tion of the school: and teachers. Santa Claus came down the chim- rev just before the evening's enter- tainment was brought to a 'lose and distributed presents among old "and young. 4 i First Baptist Church. The annual entertainment was given "at the First Baptist church Thurs day evening. The school room was aowded to the doors with. the child. ren and their parents. Dr. E. J. Lake, superintendent, occupied the chair. A programme, consisting of readings and recitations, was given by the children. Rev. Douglas Laing gave a short address. The children of the cradle roll had a small tree of tieir own. Prizes were given to the older scholars for the best at- tendance during the year and each child" also received a token. During the evening Dr. Lake showed pic tures on the screen of the scholars of the school that he had taken at their picnic lass summer. The doc {tor goes to The picnic and takes some pictures of scholars at play, and the first titng they know he shows them on the screen. LIST OF SCRUTINEERS Appointed by Mayor om Liquor License By-law. The following are the scrutineers whom Mayor Graham appointed to look after the vote on the liquor li cense reduction by-law : For the hy-law--S. Caverly, W. J. Crothers, John Johnston, A. Chown, Charles Welch, George Pound, F. W. Pound, A. W. Gannon, Joha Kinch, W. Henderson, }¥. J. Pound, W. (. Gardiner, William Chapman, CC. W. Drury, H. F. Norman 8S. T. Kirk, i. W. Corbett, M. H. Claxton, W. Craig, W. J. Gates, J. R. C. Dobbs, A. F. Chown, Thomas Mills, Joseph Wilson. Against the bylaw--E. M. Power, F, Corkey, T. J. Leahy, J. F. Bain, \. «J. Paul, J. McEwan, Henry Oberndorfier, H. Oberndorfier, A. W. "Gannon, William McKim, 1H. Mastin, Charles Crass, Lapt- Martin, J, F, Scanlon, William Chart, S. <Robinson, Alexander Jamieson, (worge Thomp- son, C. Sleeth, - J. Corbett, B. Me- Kane, William Nobes, E. Spencer, Wil liam Flanagan, J. Dennison. A Toronto Girl's Success. Miss Alice Xorke, prima donna in "The Chocolate Soldier,"" is a Toron- to girl. Her real name is Alice Cor- delia Hill,, and is a sister of "Chummy" Hill, who nsed to play hockey with the Toronto Wellingtons. Her father was formerly proprietor of the Toronto exhibition. To those who know her well, she goes by the name of "Cuddy." Miss Yorke appeared first in Kingston eight. years ago in "The Isle of Spice." She had natural talent for the stage, but it took: hard work to place her where she stands (to-day. Ene of her teachers was Harold Jar- vis, the Toronto singer. Firemen's Pool Tables. 'the pool table, for the use of the city firemen, has been installed at the lower station on Ontario street. The table and its equipment was secured, as the result 3 subscriptions, from sitizens, and the fire fighters wish to veturn thanks to all who kindly © as- sisted, and at" 'the same time, they extend an invitation to their friends, 40 call and have a game in their \eisure time. The table ia a fine one, snd makes a valuable addition to the furnishings" at the hall. New Fashion Supplement. On Sunday, December 3lst, there will be i the first issue of the New York Herald's fashion ment. This section will consist of eight hall-size pages and will be the accurate mirror of the world's if: a ik MEN'S pe $4.50 SHOES will ABERNETHY'S 2 We have the swellest range of Men's Fine Shoes ever shown in Kingston. Tans, Patents, Gun Metals--Kid and Box Calf. Newest heels and toes --See our special values at $4.50 and $5.00. Never Be Bold For Less. WELL-KNOWN ATTORNEY MAR- RIES MRS. HELENA McINTOSH. Attorney Tells Friends He Is Going Away on Business Trip--Wins Wager He Made With Friends. ; own, N.Y. Times . re anioer 27th, at Brockville, Ont., Charles A. Phelps, Watertown, N.Y, and Mrs. Helena MacIntosh, of Wastport, Ont., were married. The marriage grows out of a ro mance which had its origin in the City bospital, where Mr. Phelps was confined fory several days with pto maine. poisoning. Mrs. Macintosh was his nurse and attended him during that time. Mr. Phelps is one of the best known of the younger lawyers in the city and is a member of the firm of Smith & Phelps. He is & son of Capt. and Mrs. Austin: A. Phelps, of Dexter. His bride is a daughter of R. L. Blair, proprietor of the Wardrobe ho- tel, in Westport, Ont, She is about twenty-six years old. Mr. Phelps leit Tuesday afternoon, saying he was away on a business trip. A prominent business man of this city +had offered Mr. Phelps a fireless cooker if he would marry be- fore January lst. Mr. Phelps said Tuesday noon that he had lots of time in which to win the wager, and told his friends that he would win. Mrs. MacIntosh is a widow. She followed a course of study at the City. hospital training school = for nurses and was graduated from that school in June, 1910. After that time she did nursing both in this city and in other places in Northern New York attending private cases, Mrs. MacIntosh attended Mr. Phelps at the City hospital during his seri- ous illness there a year ago. Mr, I'helps was critically ill at that time with ptomaine poisoning, and Mrs, Macintosh attended throughout' the entire time of that serious illness. Af ter that time he was attentive to her, and friends here say that they would not have been surprised at any time recently to learn of their marriage. Limestone. Lodge, A.O.U.W. The election of the officers in the Limestone lodgel A.0.U.W., took place on Thursday evening as follows : Jos- eph Gorrie, Sr., MW.; R, S. Graham, P.MW.; 1. Pringle, foreman; H. J, Marsh, overseer; Daniel Couper, finan cier; Laeut.-Col. Massie, treasurer; J. McBride, ide; D. A. Vick, inside watch; William Crawford, outside watch; D, Nesbitt, J. McBride, John Scott, trustees; R. S. Graham, repre sentative to grand lodge; William Pillar, alternate. The installation of the officers will take place on Janu ary llth. Broke Through the Ice. (here seems to be a few holes in the ice on Uaton's pasturs, as a young man who was skating there on Thurs- day went in one of them. People near by heard ihim call for help, and when they arrived on the scene they found that be had gone through and was standing on the mud on the bottom, but was none the worse of getting in. Gift For Rev. J. W. Mcintosh. Upon leaving Barrie, where he as sisted Rev. Mr. Mcleod for some time past, Rev. James W. Melntosh, M.A., who is to be inducted as minis- ter of Cooke's church, Kingston, on January 3rd, was presented by the young men's class of the Sabbath school with a set. of books. To be Députy Collector, Archibald Hanley, who has been connected with the. inland revenue of- fice for many years, is recom by. the conservative executive of the eity for the position of deputy eol lector, "Thomas Grimason having been recommended for. the post of collec: tor. - Only One "Bromo Quinine." That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for (ue signature of eX, Grove. Used the world over to cure Thela cold in one day. 25c. I Thousands of men are asphyxiated every year with gas and yet we never hear of moral and social reform lea- gues asking that mupicipalities cease making gas for itimatet use. Then why destroy the legitimate hotel be cause some men indulge illegitimate- {ly ? The thing is preposterous when applied to anything else and yet thers is no reason why the principle should : a not be universally applied.>- Advi Const , Se; sold P $5.50 a keg. Ring up Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. William Dowiing, Sun- bury, "wpent Christnias with Nrs. Dowling's mother, Mrs. Christley, sweet , 30¢. a gal- lon, at Gilbert's. {speading Rev. A. g a low days Tn Toronto. B. Chafiez, Clergy street, is] Liquor Party tion in the ® He Felt It. "Football," cried the old gentleman in the Red Lion smoke roam, "is 4a curse and a disgrace. Football," he continued, thumping the table with his fisty "is an abomination and =a blot on civilization. The very name of football," he - shouted, sweeping two glasses and a pint pot off the hoard, in his excitement, "'the very name of football is enough to make a decent, respectable man go and 'ang hisself out of pure disgust!" "Ine gentleman seems to feel Yather decply on the subject," said a com- mercial traveller, who had been lis tening to his remarks. "He do," assented tives. "Has he lost. something at a matoh ¥' inquired the commerdal tra veller, "He 'ave so. 'Ad a relative kill- ed at one," replied the other oracu- larly. "What relative was it?" asked Lhe querist. "Is wife's first husband," response. y one of the na- was the Make up your mind to do vour trad: ing at Gilbert's stores, 1912. Good ods, courteous attention and quick very. Leo Millan returned to Ottawa, Fri- day, after spending the Christmas we with kis parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Millan, Earl street. He will leave on Seturday for New Yerk, Philadelphia and Boston, on a tour with the Ottawa College hockey team. Prevost, Brock street, has received all his fall and winter goods for his order clothing department, also in ready-made clothing apd gents' fur i ; they are all well new , taken below Catarsqui yesterday people were skating on it. A large crowd was skating on Keating's pasture. It is likely the rinks will have skating for New Year's. \ Sale men's leather-lined boots, spe 3 i #275; men's waterproof strong, $2.75." Putton's, street. CHALLENGE TO LIQUOR PEOPLE The License Reduction Executive Committee here- by issue a challenge to the to debate the question of License Reduc- CITY HALL, SUNDAY at Caramels, Taffies Etc., Always Fresh. - Sakell's NEXT TO OPERA HOUSE. 'Phone G40. Odds and Ends - A few [ices left over from our holiday trade, which we are closing out at Manufacturers' Prices Gentlemen's Chiffoniers _ and Brass Bedsteads Springs and Mattresses JAMES REID The Leading Undertaker Phone 14] A very largely attended concert was given at the St. Lawrence Sunda: school hall, at Wolle Island, on Wed- nesday evening. The children of the school put om a fine musical pro gramme. ¢ J. J. Coliyer,. Toronto, who has been spending the Christmas holidays with' relatives in Kingston, has re turned home, Mrs. Collyer will way a couple of weeks longer. Hear Caruso, Schumann Heine, Cormick, Reed Miller, etc, on Victrola at D. J. Dawson's, 284 {'vin- - cels street. x Mr. and Mis. Alfred McCutcheon and frmily have returped from Toronto, wheres they spent Christmas with Mg, bead of dry statistics "and Mrs. Louis, Davie, Grace strest,