Made to Order SELECT YOUR SKINS AND LININGS i JOHN McKAY The Fur House Kingston +1 have installed the Good- Welt Machine System for kinds of Shoe Repairing. Call and give me a trial. 7:room Dwelling, | barn and 1 1-3 acres | ' ; Christmas Purchases Stored until yon want them. No trouble or risk to you. Pedestals, Jardenierre Stands and Tables, Hall Racks and Seats. Great variety. Rockers in Rattan, Leather, Silk etc. China and Parlor Cabinets. Great line. Rugs, Carpets, Oilcloth, Linoleum, Curtains, ete. 'Phone 90, T. F. HARRISON COMPANY CLEANING KID GLOVES, A big department with us be- cause wo please the ladies. Gloves - cleaned. imside and - out- side, and no offensive odor lef Tlinging to them. : R. PARKER & 00. Dyers and Cleaners, i 0 Prtmtens Sty Kinguion, Out, i "PRE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, SATURPAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1012 THE COUNTY COUNCIL CONCLUDES ITS BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR. . New School Inspector Starts on Salary of $1,700 a Year--Increas- ed Grants Given to the Hospitals. it was nine o'clock on Friday night before the county council went into session, as the majority of its members had spent most of the day in a visit to tae Sydenham high school, When the council convened, Dr. Wiliam Gibson and J. J. Behan ad dressed it afd asked for an increased grant to the Hotel Dieu. It wa stated that the Hotel Dien perform: ed the functions of a general hos pital, a# it treated last year 589 non Catholics and 1086 Cathoiics. (Dun ty patients totalled 285. The in- stitution this year paid a water rate of $802, as against $75 last year, the rate having been raignd., The del: gation's request was referred to the Finance committee, A by-law was passed confirming the appointmant of Thomas D. Minnes as county auditor at $150 « year. Another by-law was passed cou firming the appointment of 8. .. Truscott as public schodl inspector for South Frontenac, at a salary o $1,700 for tne first year; $1,800 fo the second year; $1,900 for th: 'i third year, and $2,000 for each sub sequent year. The sum . of $3001 travelling expenses is allowed. The inspecior is to reside in Kingston and mot 'holding wny other, office without the consent of the council and the sanction of the government Councillor Hamilton reported o the manufacture of tile in the jai {this year. A good profit had beer made. On recommendation of th: Proper ty ycommiigee these » contracts fo jail supplies were awarded: meat' H. Waddington; groceries, J. 8 Henderson; bread, J, J. Lackie. Councillor Gordon reported for the Special committee which met th. City Property committee on Ont 17th last and asked for the abolitio: of market tolls and forestalling by law. The county council was t be notified of tue result at its No {vember session, but the matter has inot yet been finally dealt with b (the City Council, On motion of Councillors Foley and 1 Cronk, this resolution was unanimous ly ahopted : "That this council de sires to place on record its apprecia tion of the valuable services rendcrad by Dr. William Spankie during the twenty-seven years that he has so faithfully served it in the capacity of public school inspector, and its ex- :me sorrow at his retirement from the position which he has for so long a period so highly adorned. His ad- mitted ability, unfailing courtesy, in- defatigable seal in the discharge of his public duties, together with 'his unique power of settling the many questions in which adverse had to be reconailed, has placed this county under a deep debt of gratitude him. His kindness to both teach- ers and pupils will long make his pame a household word. In whatever sphere his future may be cast . the council wishes him an earnest = God- «weed, and hopes that his efforts may be in the future, as in the past, crowned with the highest meed of success, That this resolution be plae- d upon the minutes of the council and a copy thereof forwarded to Dr. Spankie." The final session of the council was held on Saturday morning. by- law was passed fixing the charitable grants as follows : jeneral hospital, $1,300; Hotel Dieu, $900; Infants' Uome, $175; Or. phans' Howe, $176; Children's Aid Society, #175. The imervases are £300 for the general hospital, $200 for the Hotel Dieu, and $25 each for the other three. < Councillor Donaldson moved, second" d by Councillor Ruttan, that $1,000 additional be voted for the com- pletion of the Sydenham high school wing, the contractor being unable f- sncially to out a further grant. was lost. 3 The claim of the Gananoque high school bodrd for pupils' fees was laid over until the January session lon motion of Councillors Salmond land Taylor. A vote of appreciation was The motion | passed to the retiring warden, J. I. Godkin, for the able masper in which he had presided over the deliberations of the council during the year. -------------- "TWENTY-FIvic YEARS AGO, Happened in Kingston and Elsewhere in 1887, Rev. Dr. Macgilliveay defivered the annual sermon to the members of St. Andrew's Society, in Chalmers church. © body of a young girl, named Dulmarsh, was stolen from a grave There has an overplus of chickens the market, with figures ranging from eighty cents to fifty cents 8 pair. What interests | complete the work with] 7 % i Told in Mrs. 8. Roughton, King st» st, was hostess, on Friday afternoon, at a jolly Little masquerade party for little Miss Phylis Roughton. The hours between five and nine were hardly long enough for all the progressive games and guessing contests, and the attle people had one of the hest times possible. The guests included Misses Katherine and lsabel Minnes, Miss orig MeKay, Miss Caroline Mitchell, fies Mary Clark, Miss Marion Laird, Miss Margery Maclennan, Misses Grace and Isabel Moore, Miss Helen McLean, Mist Lassie Nickle, Miss Florence Emery, Miss Kutheen Bibby, Miss (helma Bogart, Miss Mary Morrison, Migs Gertrude MeRelvoy, Miss Unada Best, Miss Phyllis Coates, Miss ion Kirkpatrick, Miss Jesdie diss Aileen Cushman, Miss Weigel, Miss Vivian White, Thitlma arg Melva Hoag, Olive and Aileen Craig. 129 Allred street, the during Mrs. James Weir, will recoive on Monday and on second and fourth Mondays the season. e » » . Mes. I. T. Best will receive on Fri- fay, Nov. 20th, at 506 Princass eet, nod mot again until after the new Year. Mrs. Andrew Fleming, who has yeen visiting Dr. and Mrs. Mal colm Macgillivray, University avenue, returned to Lakeficld on Thursday. Pr. E. 8. Scott, Queen's university, s the guest of Prof. and Mrs. John Macnaughton, in Montreal, for a few lays. Professor and Mrs. David Marshall, Union street, have sailed from Mon- treal, for Rothesay, Sutland, to spend a short time. Rev. D. M. Jueen's university, is spending a lays in Ottawa. Iv. and Mrs. W. A. Kennedy have aken the house on Union street late y occupied by Professor David Mar- shall. ; Mrs. J. G. Elliott, Barrie stroet, bas + to Renfww for a week. Mr. ang sis. Healey Suaw, Toron- to, are guests over ibe weak-end, of Mr. and Mre. LeRoy Shav, Fron- tenac street, Gordon, principal of few Mr. Joseph Swiit, of the Merchant's sank, Chesley, Unt. i8 the guest of his mother, Mrs. J. Swift, hang street. Capt. H. T. Hughes, "Roselawn," will leave shastly for Bermuda to spand a few weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Bermingham, about Barne street, expect to leave the the first of the month to spend winter in Arona. Miss M. Gordon, Queen's University, who has been spending a few days m Ottawa, is expected home on Monday. Miss M. Thornten, Dunoon, Scotlaad, who has been visiting in Picton, re- turned lo town to-day and is the won street, Pr. J. 4. Harty, Bagot street, left on Friday to spend a few days in New York. (Continued on Page 3.) 1 vour money is bringing you mn less: than six per. eent., it is not 1o- vested to the best advantage. Consult our list «# attractive bond invest ments. Howard S. Folger, Clar- ence street, " son's." Kingston's Famous Fur Store. ~ Fine Furs i ment of Furs of all kinds | Ta lang Jackets wo show | guest of Mrs. Halloway Waddell, Un-|§ Buy Red Cross Cough Syrup. "Gib- ! --. Ship Ahoy, Parliamentary Offer Of Canadian National Newspapers, TORONTO MAIL AND GLOBE. Five Months For $1.00 From Now to April 1st, 1913. Send or phone orders tc us and receive prompt attention. Little "Miss Fix-It" Music. The four leading numbers :-- Ever Love Another Girl, Excuse Me, Mr. Moon, COLLEGE BOOK STORE ¢ 100 and 162 PRINCESS STREET. Something for Every Member of the Family inches, a 35¢. quality for LADIES' White and Grey, 3 specials, MEN'S BLACK "CASHMERE SOCKS, 25¢. a pair seamless, sizes 94 to 11 A ELASTIC RIBBED UNDERWEAR, Vests and Drawers, 25¢., 35¢., 50c. a garment LADIES' FRENCH KID GLOVES, Black, Tans, Browns, all sizes, with guarantee, worth $1.25, for a --- LADIES' six leaders at $1.00 a pair PENMAN'S SPECIAL BLACK CASHMERE HOSE FOR LADIES, sizes 84 to 10 inches, 35c. a pair or 3 for $1.00 CORSETS, stylish, very comfortable and extra value, $1.00 a pair RIBBONS at LWHILE PLAYING WITH GANAN. OQUE HS. RUGBY TEAW. The Cement Whaef at the River Front to bg Rebuilt and Raised-- Other News of Gananoque. Gananoque, Nov. 23 Clark Gor 'don, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Gordon, a pupil of the third form of the Gananoque high school, met with a severe accident while playing with the high school rugby team at intermission - yesterday Imorning. While runuing after the ball he fell, breaking one of th bones of his right forearm. The cement wharf at the river front which on account of the high water this season has been practi- eally useless, at the greater part of the season it was under water either wholly or in part, is to fixed up ring the winter. The cement rk will be broken up and used in is confined to his home, quite seri- Bi ously 101. The contract for roofing the new parn and silo of W. 8. McDonald at Maple Croft farm, is reported to have been awarded to a Brockville ver street, patient in Hotel Dieu, Kingston, is reported as improving 'aries Paxton, left vester- husband pT rink this winter?" For sev- re past, the rink business has 1 vestm | FOR THE GIRLS--We show a big range | 10c. and 15¢. a yard 4 of DAINTY COLORED RR I A ns FOR THE BOYS--We have a snap in SWEATERS, Grey with Red Trimming, all sizes, $1, and $1.25, 15¢. each NEWMAN & SHAW for ALWAYS BUSY STORE. have arrived at 100 BROCK STREET, E. K. PURDY'S | Will you be My Eve. Roses, Lily of the Valley, Chrysanthemums and Carnations. All fresh. FOR EYEGLASSES OR SPECTACLES 1 heartily recommend the TORIC or wide sogie lens be- cause it allows a wider range of vision and more room for if you don't kuow about ® better they are than the dipary kind. a Wrist Watches For Christmas. IN GOLD AND SILVER, On expanding Gold and Silver Bracelets or the less expen- sive straps. They are accur- ate jewelled timepieces, made espeially to stand the extra motion - of the arm. We have them with White Enamel, Sliver, or Gold Faces at moderate prices. There is going to be a big demand for this Gift this Christmas. SMITH BROS. Jewelrs and Opticians, s of Marriage Licenses. Hudson Bay Sable: Ermine, Persian Lambs, Minks, at GOURDIER'S| 76-78 Brock Street. Real Estate is the basis of all wealth. SOME GOOD INVESTMENTS. $400-- Chatham Street, dwelling; rent, $4 per month. $950-----Raglan Road, dwelling; remt, $8 per month. $950--Charles Street, dwelling, stable and garden; 'rent, §8 per month. Victoria, dwelling and deep lot; rent, §8 per month. $1,000---Lansdowne Street, dwell- ing, stable and lot; remt, $8 per month, $1.200--Russell Street, dwelling and two lots, 66 x 133; reat, $8 per month. $1,250-- Nelson Street, dwelling «+ and deep lot; rent, §8 per month, $1,300--Markland Street, dwelling, stable and Jot; rent, $8 per month. ' E. W. MULLIN VINE AND LIVE INSURANCE. & DIVISION 3718. COR. JOHNSON 'Phone 5390. $950 Of approval is set conspicu- ously a all our laundry work t The distinguishing ye] that characterizes cyiture breeding. Everything we wash Is noticeable for clean'y 'sweetness and faultless ironing. Cor. Princess & Sydenham "Phone 22. Cor Princess & Sydenham Ste.