THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, TUESDAY; DECEMBER YY] 3 F Y | -------- PRIVATE RAINEY HAS FOUR BROTHERS AT FRONT. {And Another is Band Sergeant in American Arny -- While Visiting perary" in His Honor. Well Made Private George Rainey, of "A" comipfiny of the 21st overseas bat- talion, comes of 'a fightinz family. p | He has at the present ti ae four {brothers at the front. while anoth- er brother is a band sergeant in the United States army. Private Rainey has just returned from four days leave of absence - _ 3 Mitts and Gloves io ove se hens there the band attached to the local Foo regiment played '"Pipperary™ in his and Lined I | Sackets Harbor Band Played "Tip- honor. He alko had the honor of being the only Canadian soldier in Sackett's Harbor. A A I Aa sata Bt i dG over, a Heavy Woollen Mitt, . The Pullover Mitt, to be worn ¥1 per pair. " : The Fur House = John McKay, Limitéd 149-157 Brock Street Private Ramey was in Watertown und the newspapers endeavored to get him to talk about the move. ments of the troops but the reports published show that he was reticent. The Times of Watertown has the following: . The censor certainly Was put in effective work on the speech of the Oanadian soldier. George Rainey, a regular "Tommy Atking," though be did not hail from Sackets Har: bor, now of Pwenty-first: Canadian Infantry, stopped in this "ity a short whilé en rowte "or the Harbor where he will spend part of his {Har days' leave. A few words were pas-, sed between Mr. Rainey and a re- bresentative of the Times, but Mr Rainey with courtesy and dignity evaded all questions in any way bearing on the condition and plans of the Canadian arn. With his khaki overcoat' reseinb ling the coat' worn by our own sol- diers, buttoned tight about his chin and toying "a slight bamboo cane, Mr. Rainey was about the citv "When do you expect to sail for England?' he was asked. Buckskin Glove, unlined, 'made from selected stock, £1.75 _ per pair. - Lined; $2 per pair. "F am sorry, sir, but we are not | allowed to talk of such matters" was his polite reply, and so it was with all the inquiries of like nature which were made of him But he did say that he had enlisted six months ago, and that his parents were living at Sackets Harbor He said also that though he had been living in "the states" for soven years, he was English by birth. His English nationality was undeniable from his speech. Mr. Rainey said that he was given a pass allowing him four days away from his regi- ment. i Givi Christmas that are useful as well as or- 'namental are more ap. preciated «¥rom our great variety of wef al -- Ries wo have selected Down Quilts $6, $7, $10, $11 ea. | Ig, 27 x 54 in., 42.00, $3.00 50 ea. Our Sweepers, Bissels Best, | Mirrors, $1.50 to $10.00 ea. Bathroom Cabinets, $3.00 ea. LIFE, SICKNESS, "A. Ol AND AUTOMORIL.N SURANCE. - . Grocery Bore 3 sidential part of the , apply t ¥: O. HUTTON, 18 ot Square, | condition, 7 rooms, and Jot, with small DE $1,000 'open for one week THE RUSH 1S OVER. Post Office Staft Breathing Somewhat Easier Now, The big rush at the post office is now over and the office stafi and the *'posties' are breathing easier. 'There will be a heavy mail at New Year's but it is nothing compared to the grist of mail which is handled at Christmas. Asked about the amount of mail matter looked after at the Kingsion DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT. | 22 Madar Of Wolfe Island Ocomrred at Rosier J) ii New York. 3 : John A. Ryan, .a former resiglent, of Wolfe Island, passed away his home in Rosier, N.Y., on December: 22nd, after an illness of but twenty- Hi four hours due to a stroke of paraly- Ji sis. Deceased was born on Wolfe Is- land, fifty-three Years ago, where he resided until about ten years ago be- ing one of the most successful farm: ers of the island. He then moved to Rosier, N.Y., where he married Mary Solar. His many friends on Wolfe ls- land will be sorry to hear of his death | and offer to his relatives their sincere sympathy. He leuves to mourn a wife and five children, Agatha, Vic-| tor, Valentine, Matthew and Ralph, | also two brothers Philip and Charles amd 'one sister, Mrs. Michael Flood, all. of Wolfe Isard. Deceased was af member of C. 0. ¥., of Wolfe Island.' His funeral took place at Rosier on | Ji ursday morning and was largely attended. The pull-bearers were Wil- Ham Knapp, A. Gosterve, B. Gosiere, J. 'Mussot, Jy Mason and William Ma- son. Calendars. The Ideal New Year's Gift. line in the city of patriotic, topical and . Princess Mary Book. A liday this book was selling Price, $1.00. er, Jellicoe, French and Beatty. Framed in oak or ros 40c. New Year's Cards and Booklets, 'The from. Priced for 5c to 25c. « Banas Phone 919. Open Eve nings. Half Price Our Big Range of WHIT of finance Knights wlolph t GAVE A FINE CONCERT. Proceeds Will. Be Given to the Bel. gian Fund. the citizenship committee of Syden- ham Street Methodist Church, Epworth League, gave a fine concert in the lee ture hall "on Monday night. The dif ferent numbers 'were very much appre ciated. The proceeds, amounting 'to #10, will be donated to the Belgian r lief fund. Those who took part included the Mises Eleanor Norton, Lucile Cor bett, Norma Telgmann, Irene Hoag, Violet - Posselwhite, Florence Valleau, Gertrude Stafford, and Messrs. Harold Angrove and John Alexander, Coats for Misses and Ladies Now Selling at Half Price "Tom" Marks Coming Back, H. R. A. Barrett, business repre sentative of the popular favorite, "Tom"" Marks, is in the city com- pleting arrangements with Mr, = Bran- igan for the appearance of his. com- pany at the Grand for all next week. post office the men in charge + stated that they believed it was even great. er than .other years. This year the parcel post department made a great deal of extra work, Lorgtetts We have just received the newest assortment of up to the minute Lorgnetts in enamel and extension handles. Get your Lorgnetts right. 1.5 Asselsting, 0.0.5 848 King we. Phones 1019 MOTOR PATRQL FOR POLICE ---- New Council Will Be Asked to Pro- vide the Funds. One of the first items to before the newly-elested council be the purchase of a motor for the police: The board of police commissioners, at a meeting held sevbral weeks ago, decided to ask the board to purchase the patrol, but the request has been left over for the new council." The patrol is greatly needed by the police: as it is impossible to Prompt service to the outskirts | the city when a call is in {ing the night. } come will patrol give of 1 dur AUTOMORILES AND R HIR| Phone 1177 George W. Boyd, 89 Earl Street. CARRIAGES sent i ELECTIONS IN WARDS. Candidates Must File Qualification Pavers To-might. It is not known what ward elec: tions there will be next Monday for alderman, as candidates have until nite o'clock to-night to file their qual- ification papers. Only those who file these papers will .bhe candidates. In-Sydenham ward, W, H. Worm- with will be elected by acclamation for a two-year term, as his only op- ponent, H. C. Nicklyg stated that he will stand for the three-year term, Ex-Ald. Nickle intimated that if he was opposed he would not make any canvass, The Frontenacs Got There. In their recent ip 10 Cleveland, Mr. Marks is well known in Kingston and his 'appearance wifl be heralded with delight by the lovers of good Irish comedy. : Some Beautiful Garments in the Lot ------ "Household thermometers" at Gib- son's, Mr! and Mss. D. W. Tavior, of 161 Raglan Road, have returned from Ot- tawa, where they were the guests of J. MeDonald. "Buy cough syrups" at Gibson®s: George A. Tennant, Brookville, died on Monday aged forty-nine vears. He was with the James Smart as buyer. -- ee ---- ee ---- It will pay you to see them Co. Newman .& Shaw, "THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE" Kingstcn's Famous Fur Store Ohio, the Frontenac hockey team made its date, but thereby hangs a story. It: seoms that when its train achat | Belleville, being very heavy, it was | broken into sections. The first sec tion ran on schedule time to make tall @onnections, but James T. Suther- {land found his little charges were on the last section, and would not mak conmections.: When he realized this he got busy and woke up some of the chief ollicials, stating that the vice president of 'the O.HA. would not stand for that. A special scheduly was arranged at Hamilton. A special touk the team to the bridge, where n fast train was held ton minutes for it. At Bufinlo another fast train waited twenty-five minutes for the Kington Jhockegista. Thuy arrived - at re land in time to play the game. -------------- Frontenac Hockey Practice The Fron havi Some odd pieces left over at cut prices. Rugs, Carpets, ' Curtains, Furniture, &e. ace on the team and ev. Come in and listen to the a chance. Edison Diamond Point Gramaphene; the finest mus- v » ~ « ® ical instrument ever offered. 30 EE Eien x4 i HARRISON £0. "se! -= » a Te Reliable F elia e urs POLICE ARE RECEIVING. r+++BUILDERS' SUPPLIEMew<e., 'Many Complaints About the Garbage We al- : Collection. ways like to talk about the (quality of our Furs. It's true that q u a lity makes the price, ORDER YOUR STORM SASH NOW Hall on the In his address at the City Monday. Ald. R. D. Sutherland, newly-elected mayor, referred to the garbage system, stating that there [oe great need of a new system and | | Delay means coal bills. We make the : ; extra that he would give it consideration. being to show The number of complaints yreceived by the police from day {day about the system go to ! just how much a new system for the collection of the garbage is needed Tuesday morning there was a regu: lar rush of orders. for garbage col glazed | complete sash, and primed. lectors. v Citizens will be greatly when a system is put iato which will give a good prompt \ vice. pleased effect ser- hut 94 pays to pay for quality, " and you may rest assur- ed that lower prices than ours means lower quality, Here are a few leaders that are unsurpassed, we believe, by any retail .qr Wholessle house in Cana-' da : S.ANGLIN&CO. Coal and Wood Yards FA BAY & WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS os. _ Portland Township Reeve~J. FE. Freeman, Wim. Thomas H. Watson, Matthew dale, W. A. Asselstine, 5 Councillors--Willian Reid, T. H Watson, James Mclvor, T. Reynolds, LW. A. Asselstine, P. Butler, He Jam- ieson, A. Thompson, J. Walker, W. J. Smith, W. Vanes, W. Shilling- ton, W. Botting, H. Stover and .J Alton, General Office Phone 88 Reid, Factory Phone 1418 Trues- seeesluniber, Coal & Woode sees Only a Few More Shopping Days to s * - Christmas We a» showing a nice assortment of BIASS GOODS Fenders, $6.00 to $12.00, Fire Sets, $4.50 to $12.00, Trays, Candle Sticks. Howo Island. Long Hudson Coats, $100. Long Muskrat Coats, "= Seal Reeve--John Foley. Councillors--J. P. Kane, J. Walker, J. Driscoll and J. McDonald. Storvington Towaship Reeve---John Balls, by acclamation. Councilors--Robert Allison, James Dixon, James Shepherd, Benjamin Kells, Adam Ritchie. -/Hotisehold therinoineters'" at Gib- son's. Nickle-plated Percolators, $5.00 to Mrs. J. Clarke, who has been - 187.00, : Long Pony Coats, $46.50, : Long Muskrat Lined Coats, $29.50. pe and don all means look around compare. prices, but toveilook the quality | Inexpensive New Year's Gift's The largest and most exclusive staple lines. Priced from 10c to $1.00. few copies received this week. in Toronto at a premium of from $3.00 to $4.00. Framed Pictures of Generals and Admirals: Carbon photos of Kitchen- Previous to the ; size 9x 11. Price . (. largest: line in the city to select t The College Book Store 160-162 Princess St. many friends hap- piness during this season and pros- perity for the New Year. I ------ Smith Bros., Jewellers 3 Opticians Issuers of Marriage Licenses Raccoon Coat Just a few left. Gourdier Furrier 78-80 Brock St Real Estate Mts ite Buying, Selling, i or Renting. A oe uing, to select from. Estates man- aged. Valuations given. E. W. MULLIN, Cor. Johnson and Division Sts. Phones 539 and 1456. i WHIMS! The more whims you have about laundry work the better ve're suited. >