The ve is nothing like a "Tea Pot" test at your own table to prove its Sterling worth ! TEA "Always and Easily the Best" BLACK, GREEN, or MIXED, Sealed Airtight Packages Oly LIST YOUR PROPERTIES NOW For Sale or to Rent. Sales Negotiated Rents Collected Fire Insurance Conveyancing and Real Estate | E. Blake Thompson, «OVER NORTHEEN CROWN BANK, MARKEY wQuAms. | § "Puons 236 ' KINGSTON, ONT. HOLIDAY FRUITS NAVAL. ORANGES, SEEDLESS LEMONS. FLORIDA GRAPE FRUIT, MALAGA GRAPES, RIPE BANANAS, A. J. REES 166 PRINCESS ST. Phone 58. TI A THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Has Removed to ner of King and Brock Sts. Maltese Cross Rubbers The Rubbers That Wear These Rubbers are Famous for Fit, Wearing Qualities and Style. REID & CHARLES Se -- EG BORER ees -- THE HOME | iE - rene OF ee GOOD SHOES Extends a very Hearty and Cordial New Year's Greeting To its host of patrons who have made possivle the best year' s busi- B ness in the history of this concern. We sincerely trust that each and every home in Kingston ma; be favored with an abundance of the prosperity that is bound to 2 come to this city during 1912. Te GROWING-..LE US ALL Grow WITH KINGSTON. its New Office sat the North-west cor- 3 HE Dany BRITIRH NEWS OF NEIGHBORS WHAT WHIG "CORRESPONDENT TELL US, dod Eastern Outario--What People Are Doing and What They Are Saying. St. Wolfe Island. St. Lawrence, Dec. 20---The Sunday school concert held in the St. Lawrence Methodist church, last Wednesday even- ing, was a decided success, and a large amount of money was realized. Mr and Mrs. French, of Toronto, spent (uristmas with William Gillespie, W. B. McDonald went under an operation for his eye last Saturday in the Hotel Lawrence, "Dien hospital, Kingston. News From Chantry. Chantry, Jan. 1.--Mr. Mrs, Al- bert Johnson and their dar ighter, Pearl, of Smith Falls, 1 Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Not withstanding the of the weather the Christmas itertainment was a success. The church was filled to the doors. Philip Derbyshire is again mder the doctor's care. Mrs. John Davis is also on the sick list. Mrs. G White in a critical condition with pneumonia. Thomas Gibson is not ex- pected to and is Centreville Meetings. Centreville, Dec. 30.--~The cheese meet- i n Monday week was well-attended. -conservative meeting on 15th was also well attended \ ser from here went to Crovdon to he DE shower held at Adam Campbell's, There was a large crowd at the schoo! meeting on Wednesday, but no teacher has been hired vet. Miss Stella Ingoldsby, of the Kingston Bnsi- ness college, is holidaying at home. Miss Jessie Flemming is on the sick list. Westport House Burned. Westport, Jan, 1--Mrs. M. J. Me- Cann's house and barn was totally des wed by fire Friday night. The Brock- ville fire brigade was called on, but by the time it arrived the faithful workers of the town had the blaze under con- trol. Mrs. James E. McCann spent the holidays in Brockville with friends. Mr and Mrs. G. E. McEwan, of . Hailey- bury, are spending the holidays with friends in town, Miss Tressa / dams, of the public school staff, has resigned ta accept a situs ation in Reégina, Mrs. Rov McCann returned to Mor atreal on Tues- {day. Harlowe Happenings. Harlowe, Jan. 1.--A tea meeting will + held by the M. E. church on Wednes- a yevening next. Many temoerance meetings have been held here. Mr, and Mrs. J). Black, Arden, have returned home after spending a week with friends here. Last Wednesday T. M. Thomp- son's colt ran away with the cutter and Mr. Thompson was thrown against a log, thus receiving severe bruises. Miss M. Conners, Toronto, is spending a week at her father's, G. Conner's. Mr, and Mrs. Waddell and son John, Hamilton, and Miss! L. Morgan, spent Christmas with, their parents, Mr, and Mrs. L. Morgan. *, Thompson is visiting at Watfe Istand. At Marysville, Tyendinaga. Marysville," Tyendinaga, Dec. 30.-- Mrs, John Toppings, Sr, is dangerously ill. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Scanlon left for their home in Nairn Centre on Thurs- day, after spending a month with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Meagher. Mrs. Maggie Kenney, of Westhrooke returned home after a week's visit with friends here. Miss Annie Fahey re turned home on Sunday last after spend ing a couple of months in Toronto. Miss Pearl Stewart, of Shannonville, spent Thursday with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith, of Toroiitd, are spending a couple of weeks with her father, John Toppings. C.M.B.A. Ball in Odessa. Odessa, Jan. 1.--A successful ball was held in the village hall, Odessa, Tues- day evening, Dec, 26th, by the C MgB A. Branch No. 440, with about one hundred couples in attendance. Guests were pre sent from Toronto, Belleville, Napanee Centreville, Syracuse, Kingston = anc Mount Chesney. The hall was artisti- cally banked with evergreens, bells and holly: and the young ladies with their pleasing faces, in their elaborate gowns, jewels and daces, added greatly to the appearan the hall. The music was reridered by Crosby and O'Connor's or- chestra, Kingston. Dainty refreshments were served at midnight. The commit- e of "Dr. Miles' Nervine Completely Cured A family can suffer no greater affliction than to have a child sub- ject to fits' or epilepsy. Many a father or mother would give their all to restore such a child to heaith. "I am heartily ¥ glad to tell you of our little boy who was completely cured of fits. H i is just what it is represented to be, a mediciae compounded especially for nervous diseases, such as fits, fhe Tidings From Varions Points in| THE FIRE HELMET A NEW FAD IN MILLINERY. This queer hat, which would be trying on any woman past twenty- five, has a certain piquant and dash 'shaped crown and brim slanting down at the back, and, indeed, the whole slant of the hat suggests a fireman's helmet. The crown is of black velvet with pipings of flame pink siik and same color. aniams. At the back of the bri .. The suit of black sicillienne is made in peasant style with large, loose sleeves, and has trimmings of seal and flame pink. ing chic on a young girl. The melon the brim is made of plush of the is a cluster of flame pink ger- tee in! charge was B. J. Oswald, T. Mac- Donald, J. McKeown, P. V. McCormick md B. L. King. » Latimer Locals. Latimer, Jan. 1.--The Christmas enter- tainment held in the Methodist church was well attended. Miss Tomkins is spending her holidays at home. Fred- erick Reed has left for Wilton where he will spend the winter. A number from ere attended Sunbury and Battersea tea-meetings. Miss Nettie Sherman is confined to her home with a severe cold. ie Chris. Cochrane 1s spending a few weeks | T, in Watertown. Mrs, J. Sherman spent Monday at Mrs Traves. Mrs. Thomas Scott and family spent Christ- mas week at N. Darling's. Marshall Cochrane spent Sunday in ! Pittsburg. Mrs. B. Wartman who has been serious ly ill is somewhat better. News From Plevna, levna, Dec. 30 for the Anglican S --The Christmas tree S. held at G. Ostle ai iso was ud air NW the parson: age on 1 hrisgmas night haby girl came to the hame of Dien Al berts, on Dec... 24th. J. Oldman and family spent Christmas at J. Brouse's Mr. and Mrs, J. Flake spent Christmas his father's, G. Flake', Vennachar, of the Dont non School yf Telegraphy, "Toronto, is home for the holidays. Irwin Alberts, a horse, has completely recovered. Rev and Mrs. C. M. Huyck were at Fern- teigh on Tuesday eve g, attending the | vedding of E. White and Mrs. Arm- trong. Wallace Clement spent. Christ- mas Jwith friends at Wensley. The, Christmas service in Holy Trinity | church on Christmas night was largely attended. Macdonalu Budget. Macdonald, Jan. 1. -- Mr. Airhart moved, last Thursday, a few miles south of Trenton, where he has purchased a firm... William Goodman, Napanee, ex- pects to move out to his farm this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Blake Huycke visited at Odessa a few days last wef. Miss Bes- si Rembough, Toronto, spent Christ- mas under the parental roof. Miss Rose Tierney, of Ottawa, is spending her va- cation with her parents, Ms. and Mrs Thomas Tierney, Bardolph.. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Keech spent Christmas at, John Joyce's. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dingman spent Christmas at Ashton Mc Cabe's, Bay Centre. Mriand Mes, L. T Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Enos Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. W. Woodcock and Mr ind Mrs. F. Spencer, spent Christmas at William Spencer's, Hay Bay. Master John Jayne, - Camden - Fast, spent last week with his grand parents, Mr, and Mrs. Luther Hawle Mr. and Mrs. John Jayne, Can East, 'spent. a couple of days last week 'with. relatives it Macdonald and Gosport. * Miss Ethel Stiliman, of Peterborough, at her|grand- father's, Michael Nolan's. i » Notes From Wilton. Wilton, Jan. 1.--Wesley Parrot, has beer criticatly ill, is much improved and quite convalescent. © The Methodist Sunday schoo! gave a splendid program- me at their Christmas tree on the 23rd Proceeds, $28. Another fine entertain- ment was given by the Victoria ay school on the 26th. Proceeds, $29.50 Mr, McDonald, Queen's, occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church, evening. Rev. Mr. Drennan, Sunbury, will preach next Sunday evening. Mr and J Irs. O. C. Storms spent Christ: nas in Montreal at 'their daughter's. Ms Jo.Griggs and Mrs. Sperry Shibley, her 3nn's, Walter Shibley's. visitors ;~--Misses Jennie Smith, Kingston; Oliver Owen Sound Claude Queen's, and Miss Grace, Normal, at N. A, Asselstine's; Lloyd and John Flemming, Queen's, at Bernard Mills'; Mr. and Mrs. C. W 'Bullock, Lyn, at W. H. Neilson's; Miss Fva Gallagher, Queers, and Mrs. Pat- terson, Harrowsmith, at L. L. Gal lagher's. 'Mr, and Mrs. Radcliffe, and Waltér Hodge, Kingston, at W. T. Hodge's. 0 and Julia Asselstine, Asselstine, Peterboro! Messrs. Reports From Caintown.. Caintown, Jaa, 1--Mr. Hewitt fanuly have moved from the Clark Tur- ner farm to Gananoque. Charlie: S. Tennant, of the Brockville Collegiate i stitute, is spending bis holidays at his home here, Frederick Tennant and son, Stewart, a few days at Gaelph, visiting the' former's sister; Mis RR Graham. Miss Edith Powell ta hw days at her home here. Mrs and Sid spirs Lheistwan 43 T Like. The anasal Ciistn Sis da pbii 'therm has returned home i 1the holidays. badly kicked by i who |r last | Holic i in both churches were grand successes Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Hogaboon and son, of Rochester, spent Christmas at Mrs, SL. Hogaboon's Miss Beatrice D.ckey, Athens high school, is home for! the holidays. - Mr. and Mrs. George S.| Duncan have gone to South Mountain| to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs George [. Buell have returned home after visiting the latter's parents, near Montreal, Mr. ar Graham have returned hor ding the holidays visiting frier han el Miss Alice Tennant Is home to spent | Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Nancy] Mr, and Mrs. R. R Graham-) aré home spending the holi- frignds herc and at Lans- of Guelph, days with downe, Sharbot Lake Budget. Sharbot Lake, Dec. 30. =The Metho-| dist Sunday school gave a tea for the scholars on December 22n¢ Mr. and | Mrs. R. Culbert are home a the w to visit Mrs, Avery. Miss Abbie Kil from Detroit} where she has been visiting her brother, Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomson and little laughter spe Christmas with hert parents here. Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Allen are visiting here. Misses Jennie and Annie Allen spent Christmas at their parents' home. Masters Eugene Smith, Floyd Allen, Helier Pappa, are ore for Miss Pearl Pappajis home| Arthur Roberty is home Mr. and Mrs. Juse and x, Can- are at Mrs, William Doddg has gone winter with orth Bay to spend the the CE Mrs. Lee Professor | i Cameron; of Albert College, at Rev! 1J. C. Cornell's; Mr. and Mrs. Purdy| and children at 'W, Malett's; Missi Maud Butterill Christmas with her parents here; Martin Ryan, Toronto,! spending a few days with his parents; R.| Williamson and bride spent a few days] here at his mother's; Mr. and Mrs. I.| Reynolds, Verona, at George Jones'; Smith has the contract for the | repairing of the schoo! house. Miss Murray is in Smith's Falls, to spend the! holidays with her parents. Miss Leapha Clark is visiting friends here. J. Col- lis, Beachburg, at William Davis' Henry Mejghen spent Sunday at home. | Miss Cowdy at Ross Bertram'. i nt for a few days for the holidays dz ughter Helen jon Mrs, H spent N DESERONTO ELECTIONS. Naylor Elected Reeve--(Can-' ning By-law Passed. i Deseronto, Jan. 1.--At the election to-| day T, Nay yr was elected réeve by a majority of 63 over James Dryden. The! by-law for the ¢ g factory carried,' 243 to 9 The councillors are mas Donne! heading all the Hunt, Ln Fairbairn, Henry oe ad ly E Arm lage and Harvey Stratt sn. | Colonel E. alter Rathbun was elected] Mayor by a lamas atio n. George Stanhope received a paral tic} stroke while attending to his duti caretaker of the school, on Wednesday evening last, and;passed away on wd i day. The funeral was held on Sunday | to St. Mark's church after which re-| 1s were placed in Deseronto ceme- tery vault. Robert Stanhope, of Wind-| sor, and Miss Nellie Stanhooe, of Ro-! chester, N.Y. attended the funeral" their father James Keliher had the mis i angled at the | last Wednesday. The hay over, but is not yet safe fc Crossing i 3 A. H. Strike, of Campbeliford, Toccupied the pulpit of the Met} jchurch He was a former preacher Al In smber of former members were pre. {sent and a banquet was held on New Year's evening school rooms, which were ¢ Rev. and Mre W. S. Mac 8 children, of Saskatoon, are 'sper wing al {few weeks with her parents, Mr. and] Nirs. S. Allen. Mre Wilbert Moore and | son h Mr, and Mrs. §. Moore: Cl MacNeil, of Toronto, with frien 18 Fred Frost, of Standard Bank, Campbell ford, with his parents: Clement. Gracey, Bank of Commerce, Toronto, with has {patents Walter Cole, Bank of Mon-| treal, Mont with parents; Mrs, F.| S. Dow went to visit ber parents at| Orangeville. wy of tune to 1odist There ia so much eompetition now | adays that only an artistic liar can; | eanse peopie to sil up and take no tice. "Boy Baby's own Tablets." Gib! 'Dr. Hawke, 21 Wellesley street, To! ronto, suocsesfully treats piles, fissures, | etn, without am operation. Write for free booklet and references. 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Shop 40 Queen Street FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND GUARANTEE INSURANCE EFFECTED, Real Estate Bought, Sold & Exchanged Call or communicate with 4. 0, HUTTON is Market Street, Kingston, Ontario. Sverre . wail THE CLUB HOTEL WELLINGTON STREET, (Near Princess), There are other hotals, but none approach the Club for homelike surroundings Located In centre of city and close to principal stores and theatre. Charges are moderate. Special rates by the week. PF. M. THOMPSON, Proprietor. @vveetessasessesesasenl GATES, FENCING, ETC, Manufactured by PARTRIDGE & SONS Also Elertre Piating. APPLES SNOWS. TALLMAN SWEET. BELL FLOWERS. NORTHERN SPIES. + BWEET CIDER. | COAST SEALED VANSTERS, 4h D. COUPER, Phone 76. 841-3 Princess Streeb Prompt Delivery. Seasonable Goods Heinz Mince Meat Chivers' English Plum Pudduing, Prime Western Beef, AT PICKERING'S 490 Princess St." "Phone 530 Removal Notice | W. C. Bennett, Tinsmith and Plumber, has Removed his place of business from 378 King St. to 191 Princess Street, voxt deor te the late 8. J. Horeey's Hardware Store where he will be pleased (0 meet all his old customers and af many pew ones as require firs" class Tinsmithing and Plumbing / done; also agent for the Souvenir Range Phone 1033 Highest. Grades GASOLINE. COAL OIL. LUBRICATING OIL. FLOOR OIL. GREASE, ETC. PROMPT DELIVERY. W. F. KELLY. Clarence and Ontario Streets: Toye's Building. PACS PPOCOIOSIPIOSISISOIOSOS 0000000000000 OCIGROONGS SOLO PPPPLIPL0P00 Hew Hockey Boots The Rinks Will Soon Be Open Get Your Hockey Boots Now McPherson's Mule Hide, Lightning Hitch. The Quick Hitch and other varieties. MEN'S $3, $2.50, $2, & $1.75 BOYS' $2.50, $2.00 and $1.50 LADIES' $2.50, $2.00 and $1.75 -- Sawyer 'Shoe Store