PAGE TWO i i il l Buying Raw Furs Direct From the Trapper Since 1859, without a Break. CLEARING Large Black Wolf Mufls, £8. Large Black Wolf Stoles, £8. Muskrat Coats for Child- ren up to 8 years, $235. Grey Fox Mult and Stoles, trimmed with head and tail. Beauti- fully lined with gold satin, Your choice at : . $13.50 Come and see the beauti- ful FURS. Remember, you are under no obli- gation to buy. JOHN McKAY, 149 to 157 Brock Street. Kingston's Reliable Fur House. Your Windows and Doors Are drafty and cold. Owr metal weather strips put on by experts will make them wind and storm proof. Give us the chance to prove this to you. fing 810, | J. R. C. Dobbe & Co. 41 Olarence Street Home Bargains ! $1600--~Charles St., 6 rooms; electricity; deep lot. $2250---Quebee St., new brick, 4 rooms, furnace, B. and C. $1400--Alfred St., 6 rooms, Barn, large lot. $2200--Alma St., 6 rooms, fur- nace, electricity. McCann's 86 Brock St. . Phones 326 or 621. Achievement Through Glasses. » Ex-President Roosevelt was awkward and stupid as a boy until he suddenly dis- covered that he could not see as much as other boys. He tells us that changed his career. Yours may be such a case. Come in and get our speo- ialist's advice. Consultation free. J.5.Asselstine D.0.5 | Liegistered Optometrist. $42 King Street THE BUSY OPTICAL STORE. glasses At the . Golden Lion Grocery Fancy Clover HONEY In one pound sections, 25 cents each. Fresh California Prunes, nice and Juicy ... ... 10e, 12%¢, 15¢ Ib. Evaporated Peaches, 2 Ibs Evaporated Apricots . .. Sweet Cider . 15¢ Ib. «vs. 40c gal. W. R. McRea & Co. Golden Lion Grocery OWERING high among the imper- ishable attributes, cherished as distinctly British, is Fortitude. It permits us te make merry amidst alarms, to smile when smiles seem foreign to the heart. in this hour we wish you all that Therefore, Christmas means, and hope the days to come, rich in sunshine and prosperity will be yours. for 23¢. | THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, WE | LOCAL AND ITEMS GENERAL INTEREST. NOTES OF} | { Raymond Walker Victim of Unfortu. | Happenings In the City and Vicinity | ~--What the Merchants Offer to the) Readers of the Whig, thanks choice urn > were 11 day piano tuner, Orders left at 2 564. enham street v INCOENTS OF THE DAY(WAS TERRBLY BURNED STARTED TO HURRY UP A FIRE WITH COAL OIL. nate Accident Early Wednesday Morning--Kitchea of Home Dam- aged to Extent of $200. no t McAu- | the funeral of | NEY mer King- | © t Toron-{ 300 communicants at } rvice in St. morning. | C." W. Linsay, leighs were out uns Monday night as a re- tmas rush, i F. B. Pense returned ! X on Wednesday after | spending a few days in the city. New Yeag's Cards 'glow's. Al. Geopge's Cathedral boy chor sters sang carols in Queen's Military | Hospital on Christmas afternoon. { The big rush at For three days seventeen rigs * kept on the jump delive ail. The usual midnight mass in St. Mary's Cathedral Monday (mid- 1 t) tracted a very 'large con- 'regation. New Year's Cards Now is .the time piano tuned. | turn | fa ring the Uglow's. to have your s and will assure entire satis- 1 1. C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. The many friends of A. Wallace Dunlop, Stuart street, will be glad to h has recovered from his New Year's Cards. Uglow's. The police and firemen were well remenibered by their many friends. ] > able to smoke good cig- | ars alk day Christinas. It is understood that the day G. { T. Rz mail trains will be discontinu- ed on Sunddys. The flyers will be | the only. traids running. We will rent you a piano, and at end of six months if you feel like purchasing instrument we will al- { low the 6.months' rental on pur- chase price, and arrange easy ternis | on balance. C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. New Year's Cards. Uglow's. All the stores disposed of Christ- | mas tree decorations in record time. {On Monday night it was impossible | toyget anything in this line. | Ring up 645 for all kinds unfer- | mented wines. New Year's Cards. Uglow's. | The Street cars were taxed to ca- pacity all day Monday and Monday { night. The double car service was much appreciated by the shoppers. Now is the time to have your piano tuned. We carry two expert tuners and will assure entire satis- faction. C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. St. George's services on Christmas | Day were largely attended. There were 500 communicants. Dean Starr was the preacher at morning service New Year's Cards. Uglow's. There was a large attendance at the Christmas morning service in St. Luke's. Rev. J. de Pencier Wright preached. The decorations were very fine. We Will rent you a piano, and at end of six months if you feel like purchasing instrument we will al- low the .6 months' rental on pur- {chase price, and arrange easy terms jon p&fnce, C. W Lindsay, Ltd. At Alexandria Bay, N.Y., on Dec. 22nd, the Say When, a private yacht owned by George Burtch, was burn ed to the water's edge, and a steam barge, The Ringleader, was also de- stroyed. | New Year's Cards. Uglow's, | = On. Saturday the Stratford Herald { issued a fine Christmas paper, four | pages of it on toned paper, the illus- { trations in colors. 'The new pan- lager, A. R. Allaway, late of the Can- { adian Press Assoclation's offices, is making a success of the Herald. { Prevost, Brock street, has recely- j ed a large shipment of men's and | youths' winter overcoats and suits, which he will sell at very close pri- ces. In his order clothing depart- ment he has a full range of cloth | overcoats at a very reasonable price | and guarantee first class fit. | | ST. MARY'S-ON-THE-LAKE, The Children Enjoy the Christmas Festivities, The usuall happy celebration of Christmas day took place at this in- stitution and brought the full meas- ure of happiness to the little ones who have been eagerly awaiting this day, so full of happiness to children. he celebration began in chapel at an early hour and was followed im- mediately by a bountiful breakfast. Dinner was served at 11.30 o'clock and consisted of turkey. roast beef, granberry sauce, celery, potatoes, plum pudding, bread and warm drinks. At 2 p.m. the children as sembled in the boys' recreation room, where a large Christmas tree and suitable decorations made the pres- ence of Santa Claus very well known to even the smallest tot; here the distribution of the Christmas stock ings took place and brought to cvery child the large measure of happiness such.as only children. fully enjoy. Benediction of the blessed sacrament occurred at 4.30 p.m. and supper at 5.30, whidh consisted of fruit, buns, cake, hread and warm drinks. At 7.30 pin. the children were all tuck- ed in bed, dreaming of the happiness of a truly happy day. The sisters in charge and the orphan's guild desire to express their deep gratitude to the kind friends whose usual! gener- {osity ' to the orphanage was more beuutiful this year than ever before. "To Cure a Cold In One Day. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN- INE Tablets. Druggits refund money if it fails to cure. BE. W.'GROVE'S Jsignature is on each box. 30e. post office is | I Paul's |W BIG RUSH OF BUSINESS. Final Drive Took Place in the Stores | Coat Snaps on Monday Night. Christmas shopping i x Monday We carry two expeft |. An Unusually Fine Service. The 10.30 o'clock high mass at Mary's Cathedral on Christmas morning, under the direction of Rev. Fr. Halligan, Prof. L. Nourry siding at the organ, was sung by the boys' choir, and was well rendered. "The soloists for the mass werd Rev Emmerson O'Connor and Lambert The entire mass composition of J ist' of St St. Master J. O'Connor, organ- Patrick's church, New York, and director of the boys' choir. | The offertory *'Adeste the Christmas hymn, Have Heard on High," excellent voice by Maste, O'Connor, who is rapidly name for himself as soloist Nourry's faithful work is much commented upon. and We Fidelis" "Angels Emmerson Prof. "Pals First" at Grand. The final situation in "Pals First" | is the not the most surprising feature in the stirring melodrama played to large and appreciative augtiences at the Grand Opera House on Christmas Day. Throughout has the happy mixture of mystery, melodrama and comedy, and in the hands of a capable cast proved most | entertaining, The dance under the auspicies of the French-Canadian Society will take place in the City Hall, New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st), at 9 p.m. In- vitations must be pregented at door. New Year's Cards. 'Uglow's. A A lc tit ain Invest That Christ- mas Money in Good | Over. pre- | exceptionally | Fr. Halligan, Master Was a] were sung in | making a | as organist which | it} H eight minutes. DNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1917. 7 than Thursday. Phone 919. NEW YEAR AND GIFT AC A large shipment receive : the new 1918 New Year Cards, Booklets, etc. the far west and the Maritime Provinces should be mailed not later ENDARS SOLDIERS' DIARIES AND ENGLISH-FRENCH DICTIONARIES The latest and best Soldiers' and Sailors' Diary on the market. A daily note in the Diary. will retain for use in after years the happen- ings of this epoch-making period. gold edges; gold stamped. Strong bond paper. Price $1.00. The College Book Store, Richly bound in textile leather, = KNOWLEDGMENT CARDS, .CAL- d today from the GIBSON ART CO. of New Year cards for Phone 919. J) or | | | b } | THE ALWAYS Your choice of this season's nobbiest coats, priced up to $25.00 each. Newman & Shaw { BUSY STORE MERCHANTS SUFFERED. Owing to Breaks in Hydro and Local Power Lines. There was trouble with the power supply on Monday evening, and Prin- cess street merchants suffered very much, About six o'clock the Hydro- Electric Commission line broke be 'tween Belleville and Deseronto and the city's supply was off for six or Then about 8.30 o'clock the transformer at the corner of Princess and Bagot streets went jout of commission -and business Lots of folks whe receive money at Christmas, invest in good ars. . The investment is an Saco ionally good one this year, for reason that prices are sure Mink Mufls; $23 up. Alaska Sable Muafls, $18 up. Persian Lamb Muffs, $18 up. Hudson Seal Coats, $125 wp. Come to our store and see the great display of Furs. : "George Mills & Co. + {houses between Wellington _ and! | Montreal streets suffered. Candles had to be brought into commission to| light thé stores which were crowded | with Christmas shoppers. The acci- {dents happened at a most inoppor- | {tune time. It was Tuesday morning before the power plant men had the latter Break repaired. i ! | | TEMPERANCE WORKERS GLAD | More Than Pleased At the Steps To-| ken, for Prohibition 3 "The temperance people. have god] reason to feel glad over the steps be- ing taken to bring about prohibition" sand a prominent temperatice worker to the Whig on Monday night. He said that it was a source of great sat- isfaction to the noble band of work- ers who had for so many yeats heen endeavoring to bring about prohibi- tion, Not only are the temperance work- ers happy, but also citizens in general who have the welfare of the cotintry lat heart. he new government has acted well and promptly," said another citi- zen to the Whig, "They are work- ing in the right direction, and all | Can can is meoce power to them" S---------- Only One "BROMO QUININE.™ To get the. genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. {Look for signature of E. W. GROVE. tCures a Cold in One Day. 30c. Messrs. Frank and Arthar Norris have returned home from Colling- i wood. They have been sailing ous of that all season. i The Bcston Juniors are to prac tise at the coversd rink from & to 9 o'clock this evening. % New Year's Cards. Uglow's, ma, - eee BUILDERS SUPPLIES ww GARAGES Frame, metal clad, to F0uUFr Ore der. They ean be built in wec. tans, at our factory and quickly erected on your site, Prices moderate. Get acquainted with your own car by Keeping it In your own garage. S. ANGLIN & C0. Woodworking Factory, Lum. r Yards. Bay & Wellington Kingston, Ont. Office Phone 06. Factory Phone 1413. Streets, owe Lumber, Cost ang Weed woe) San [BOYD'S =' ~ Garage! Have opened an office and store corner of Drock and Bagot Sts., Bavage's old stand, carrying a full stock of TIRES Automobile Acces- sories, Gasoline rg Don't forget we are doing busi. ness as usual in the above lines, Agents for REO CARS. Geo. Boyd, 'Prop. Phone 201 BUY A VICTORY BOND ~ -- Orders taken for ~ HUDSON SEAL COATS | W. F.Gourdier | Phone 700. b dwelling on Union Street. Hot water heating, all im- provements, with sun parlor, $1000; immediate possession. A. semi detached dwelling, with im- i provements, on f Markland St. For $1500; casy Payments. A frame dwelling, with large stable, or: Pine street. For $2350, Place your property om our selling list. Fire Insurance E. W. Mullin & Son Sellers of Real Estate. Cor. Jolmson and Division Sts. Phones 530 and 1436. Sar 7 2) ; aT Rexall Stores ANADAS F INT IRE BI=iNle . STORES ALL THIS WEEK CANDY SPECIAL 30c Full Pound | Page & Shaw, Chocolates . .. $1.00 Ib. 's Chocola 3 s Patterson's Liggett's Chocolates MAHOOD'S Bagot and P vane] ] .. $1.00 Ib. DRUG STORE