THE LAST MEETINGS Read oir big advt. on page 6. It tells you about our Christmas Sale of Furs. | John McKay, Limited THE FUR HOUSE, 149-.57 Brock Street. bsef Giving Christmas' gifts that are useful as well as or- namental are more &p- | preciated. From our great variety of , useful gifts we have selected § the following: J Down Quilts $6, $7, $10, $11 ea. Rugs, 27 x 54 in., $2.00, $3.00 $3.50 ea. Carpet Sweepers, Bissels Best, BR.75 ea. Mirrors, $1.50 to $10.00 ea. Bathroom Cabinets, $5.00 ea. We Grind Our Own Lenses. When Your Eyes Need Glasses Remember We Are Specialists IN THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY Consult 1.3 Asselstine,D.0.8 348 King 8s. Phone 1019 Fine 01d Xmas Wines FIRE, LIFE, SICKNESS, ACOI- DENT, AND AUTOMOBILE IN- SURANCE. Wanted--A Grocery Btore part of the city, a; 'y to J. O, HUTTON, 18 Market Square, Kingston, Ont. Johnny, Get Your Gun! and hunt up that plumber who did this poor job and charged #0 outrageously! Johnny will not hunt for or shoot at us, because he knows that what we do--we do well We are modern idea, thoroughly experienced Plumbers, who know our bisiness in all its varied branches. DAVID HALL "Phone 333. 66 Brock St. Residence 856. For sale on Frontenac fi street, between Brock i and Union streets, with ll one exception; size 42 x | 86. Pick it up quick. | Can be bought cheap. A NEAT HOME i Johnson St. near Al- 'fred St., frame, 6 rooms, | electric light, good cel- | lar. Lot 83 x 132. Yours for $2050. Ripe Old Ale and Porter. Matured Whiskies. Also Cigars, Cigarettes, etc. | Wholesale and Retail JAMES McPARLAND, 341 King St. | ------ Christ Cheer |As usual keep the 'spirit of kindly giving alive. We can help make it more than usually happy if you will see our line of gift furniture. i S |] for filling their seats at the _{ tractive ,OF THE CIVIC COMMITTEES THIS | WEEK. { 1 | Ald. Hoag to Resign His City Coun. | cil Seat "-- To Reduce the "White Way" Lighting. The civic committees will hold their last meetings of the year during this week, as the City Council concludes the year's business next Monday night. This is the cleaning-up week, sud thes (time when the aldermen throw bou- quets at the committee chairmen. Ald. Hoag To Resign. Ald. Hoag has announced that itis his intention to resign his seat as re- | resentative for Rideau ward,. after | twelve years' service. Thia will be the i third resignation to be dealt with hy | the council at, its final meeting. If any other aldermen intend to resign it i8 necessary that they give the council official notification by Monday {next, so that pgovision can be made January elections. Reduce "White Way" Lights. | It is likely that arrangements will be made whereby 'half the lights of the "white way" will be cut off, and thus effect a Saving of several thou- sand dollars a year. If the taxes next Year are to be kept within speaking distance, some retrenchment will hav to be made. ~ Gave Work To Laborers. The ' snow that came on Sunday night has given work to over sixty wen, who dre laboring for the city corporation. As the snow is Light, it is ted that one day will do all the elaari necessary. However, this tangible touch of winter brings a cou- de of dollars into the pockets of the laboring man, scary A Unique Wedding Report. R. 8. Pelton, editor of the Iroquois News, is entitled to a medal when it comes writing wedding report; Here is what he has in his last issue with regard to the marriage of the lroquois postmaster and a graduate nurse of the Kingston General Hos pital : Married at the bride's home, Mor- rishurg, at 8 pau., on Saturday, De- cember Sth, Rev. A. J. H. Strike of- fiaating, W. G. Smyth; postmaster, of roquois, to Miss Floxgnee 1, daugh- ter of 1 and Mrs. R. M. Bouck, Morrisburg. Miss Bouck has been in 'foronto for the past two years as assistant superintendent and instructor of probationers of Weiles- ley Hospital, and was very popular with the undergrads. Mr. and Mrs. Smyth returned directly to their own home here after the ceremony, carry- ing with them the best wishes of their large cirels of friends. The bride happens to be W. G's first "flame," before he met hig first wife, so he Bays, and he ought to know, so that if there is /thing in "first ove" they certainly pave more in common | han if they had doubled up before he {had the price of the tie-strap, al though thrice willing to "die for her." The Book Christmas Happily chosen books become treasured possession, and never fail to awaken pleasant memories of their givers. If you wish to make your gift speak of and from vou, give Books this Christmas. Tlie estimation of a hook gift is never its cost. It is its human quality alone that is felt and seen. The new books issued for the pre- sent holiday season are the finest and most carefully selected ever of- | fered to the public. Nothing is more appropriate or |in keeping with the Christmas sea- ison, than one of "the new books, | with pictures in color. Then every {one enjoys a good novel at the holi- | day season, and the writers of fic- | tion 'have certainly presented an at- list, including Florence Barclay, Harold Bell Wright, W. W. Jacobs, Robert Chambers, Arnold | Benn, Ralph Conner, Owen John- son, H. A. Vachell and many others You are cordially invited to visit Uglow's book store, and look through: land make holiday selections from { their most interesting stock. To-night At The Grand. A splendid bill has been secured for the first three days of this week at the Grand Opera House. The vaude- ville proeramme consists of Sam Keinao, Mawaiian instrumentalist and singer. . This' musical artist made a big hit with "The Bird of Paradise" last season. Siegel and Franklin, Hebrew comedians, in singing, talking and dancing, come highly recommend- ed. "The Tossing 'Austing,"" in comedy juggling novelty acts, are a laugh from start to finish. The Photo- { Plays to be shown are "Shorty Turns Judge" and "Laughing Gas." The performance will be given every after- { noon at 2.30 o'clock, and every even- ling at 7.80 and 9 o'dock, excepting | Wednesday, and on that evening the {Queen's Dramatic Club will present 1"The Rogue's Comedy," by: special request of those who missed this splendid play when it was presented here two weeks ago. Fall And Winter Imporatations. Prevost, Brock street has received all his fall importations for bis tailoring department eonsisting of suiting and overcoating in great variety to choose Hom, Also large stock of ready-made elothing and Gents' Furnishing. Weather Notes, An important disturbance, which has developed with great rapidity, is now centred near the Bay of Fundy, causing gales and snow in Ontario and Quebec and very heavy gales and rain in the maritime provinces. A pronounced cold wave covers the west, - While on their way from Toronto to Kingston on Saturday; twenty German prisoners for Fort Henry sang, "It's a Long, Long Way to Tip- perary," and according to those who heard the singing the Germans can sing. "Hudnut's toilet water," $1. Gib. 8. C. E. Milligan, Medicine Hat, Alta, is visiting friends in the city, Y. M. €. A. BASKETBALL. Standing or the Teams In the Group Games. The group games schedule of the intermédiate basketball classes, which is being carried out by the Y.M.C.A. is becoming hétly * contested between Harvey Godwin, and the Drybones, over which W. Gimlett is captain. The standing of these teams now stands 212 points for Crescents and points for Drybones, A third gregation in the runniffy is the Swas- tikas, which is captained by Arthur Singleton. . The latter, howéver, has not n any too fortunate in the scoring line, having only 25 to its credit. Although the tikas have no chance of. winning out | a lot depends upon their game with | Drybones on Tuesday evening as to who gets the cup. If the latter wins it stands a good chance of winning out over Crescents' The junior schedule of group games is going along satisfactorily and the | present Arie is: Team No. 3, 139 points; team No. 2, team No. 1, 15 points; team No 4 points, Told Of Conference Work. A special service was held in con- nection with Brock Street Methodist Church Sunday evening by seven of the young men who attended the con- forance at Belleville. Alfred Kinch wae chairman and gave an introduc- tory address and then called upon Walter Stewart, Harold Ettinger, 1 Jamas Odell, Frank Newman, Clifford Armstrong and Harold Farrar to give short addressee. Rev. John Webster, in conclusion, expressed his Miss Frances Davies sang & sweet solo in connection with the event. Perfumes. . Best's have the finest display of perfumes ranging in prices from 25. to 8&5, ever seen. The new perfum izevs Hor spraying are of a new and pleasing design. See these true flower extracts for gifts, at Best's: "Kodaks for Christmas gifts." Gib son's. T. A. Gordon, Dezeronto, has heen given an appointment in the government fish hatchery near Bealle- ville, "Ebony brushes." Gihson's. Kingston's Famous Fur Store Now for Christ: mas Shepping We have been ex- tremely busy during our sale for the past few weeks--couldn't wait on the people, in fact--and now we are glad to set- tle down to regular bus- iness again. From now on we expect to have all we can do to look after our Christmas trade. This is always our very busiest time and we are fully prepared for it. The Christmas Store This is an ideal Christ- mas store in every way, for naturally at this sea- son, with such typical winter' weather, your thoughts will turn to furs. For a great many years we have been re- cognized as headquar- ters for good furs. If vou investigate vou will find that we have The biggest stock, The biggest store, The best values. Our new catalogue of furs and priee-list is now ready and will be gladiv delivered to anyone on request. Wateh our windows and this space every day. =_--e--------------- FORGE MILLS § 0 the Crescents, under the captain v of {J | 191 | ag- JM points | J Swas- | 129 pointe; |B congratulations to--these young men. | Line Gi OF | Christmas Cards, Booklet3, Calendars, Post Cards, Fic © The finest line of cards manufactured in the U. 8. Plains. (For Sensible Faney Linens, Fancy E_------ Newman "THE ALWAYS THE SCHEDULE ARRANGED Senior 0. H. A. Group Na. Which Includes Kingston. Group No. 1 of the senior O.H.A. series: will play this schedule : Jan. 9--Varsity at Victorias. Jan 1l--Riversides at Kingston. Jan. 15--Victorias. at Riversides. Jan. 19--Kingston at Varsity, Jan. 26.--Riversides at Victorias Jan. 27-Varsity at Kingston. Jan. 20--Kingston at Victorias. Feb. 2--Kingston - at Riversides. Feb. 6--Vietorias at Varsity. Feb. - 9--Varsity at Riversides, Feb, 10--Victorias at Ki ston. The winners of Groups 1 and 2 will ay off for the championship. Frontenacs, duri the holidays, be- | sides playing in Cleveland and De- troft, may visit Sarnia, Preston and Hamilton, which have asked for games, For 1, pl | ---------------- FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE But He Was Drunk Four Times In a Month. Although he is but fifteen years of age there is a. boy living in Kingston who has been drunk as many as four times in a month. The case came under the notice of W. H. Wylie, inspector far the Child- ven's Aid Society, and he has been making an investigation. . From what has heen.learned the youth has heen getting the liquor from some older boys. ---------- Christmas Chocolate. Never has Best's Drug Store had a better assortment than thie year and at no fancy prices. Handsome gift boxes from 75¢c. up and only the mest makes' to choose from. Special NEW YEAR'S CARDS The most select lin in the city. Now is the time to send ¢ {Sensible Goods pdelivery at any time you say. 'Belgian Relief Fund. The president of the Board of Trade has submitted the sum of $2,- 863.22 to the honorary treasurer, H. Pru , Monireal, for the Bel- gian relief fund, this being the amount already collected in this city for the fund. re president wishes to acknowledge 85 from "X." ; "A Kodak for Christmas" from ete. etc. e of New Year's cards ever shown these to your friends at Salisbury Christmas Gifts in Books, Brass Goods, Framed Pictures, Music Gases, Music, - The College Book Store, 160 Princess Street OPEN EVENINGS "Phone 919 | | | People and Marked at Prices That Will Please All Fn -------- mn We are having a big run on our line of Ladies' Kid Gloves at $1.00 They are made in France from selected skins, and by i skilled workmen, and are to be had in black, white, greys, browns, tans, etc. Sizes 53-4 to 71-2. Every pair strongly guaranteed and enclosed in a dainty box. They are the same as most stores charge $1.25 for. ONCE WORN ALWAYS WORN. Handkerchiefs Waists, Umbrellas, Scarfs, Etc., Etc. & Shaw BUSY STORE" roe+BUILDERS' SUPPLIES ene, THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE Has her storm sash and doors ready for the cold weather. Order vours now. Glazing, Priming and Fitting. S.ANGLIN&CO. Coal and Wood Yards BAY & WELLINGTON ST3. Phone 64. General Office Phone 68 Factory Phone 1418 1 wewsselumber, Coal & Woodeeees Mrs, "Bridget Gorman, aged eigh low, A pe oe pr 4, sob A ty years, died, Thursday, in Thur d Chas. Leeder, Ax chitect SPECIAL OFFER TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE NEW F YEAR We will give our designing and nere Vices as a guarantee that we will furn- ish gveryone that is desirous of a new home or building, and of a loan on same to the amount of 60 per cent. of the cost of the building. Build not te exceed more than $25,000.00, Hulldinge hove this amount will have special ate tention. Cook's Cotton Root a! THE COOK MEDICINE CO, TORONTO, ONT. (prety Wistsard $50 Buys A Gent's Coon Coat / - » Gourdier Furrier 78.80 Brock St. No Advance in Prices In All Our Lines of OF Boots and Shoes For fall and winter we car- ry a complete line of Men's, Ladies' and Children's Foot. wear, manufactured by the best American and Canadian manufacturers, at the lowest prices in the city. Give us a call and be convinced. H. B. WARTELL #28 KING PIREEY Phone IRTP WHIMS! The more whims you have about laundry work the better we're suited. i