% Buying Raw Furs Direct From the Trapper Since 1839, without a Break. CLEARING Large Black Wolf Stoles, $8. Muskrat Coats for Child- ren up to 8 years, $25, Muffs. and trimmed with head and tail. Beauti- fully lined with gold satin, Your choice at ree Spd Te $13.50 Grey .. Fox Stoles, ¥ Come and see the beauti- ful FURS. Remember, you are under no obli- gation to bay. JOHN McKAY, 149 to 157 Brock Street. Kingston's Reliable Fur House. Home Bargains ! $1600--Charles St, 6 rooms; electricity ; deep lot. $2250---Quebec 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 | FancyClover = l hh ih I i i Met Accidental i ih | | --m-- MAJOR SEARS INCIDENTS WIFE LED Death in London, England, 2 Cable Says. WEDED THO YEAS 0 AND WENT OVERSEAS HER HUSBAND. WITH Decensed -Was Formerly Miss fen. da JackSon, of Brockville, and Was Twenty-two Years of Age. Mrs year Sears, who raised the drenda § he twenty old wife of 33rd. Battery in Kingston, was accidentally killed on Wednesday in London, England: according to a cable received by her Judgé McDonald, of Brockville, 2 The tragic message will bring sin- cere regret to many Kingstonians. Deceased's husband is one of the best known of Kingstonians over- seas, having for many years resided at "Heathfield" on the York Road. On December. 29th, 1915, he, was { married to Miss Brenda Jackson, of | i | 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 glasses changed his career. " Yours may be such a case. Come in and get our spec- falist's advice. Consultation free. | _At the Golden Lion Grocery HONEY In one pound sections, 25 cents each. Fresh California Prunes, nice and ... 10e, 1234c, 15¢ Ib, 2 Ibs for 25c. «+ 18¢ Ib. W. R. McRea & Co. Golden Lion Grocery we see Le, OWERING high among the imper- ishable attributes, distinctly British, is Fortitude. permits us to make merry amidst alarms, to smile when smiles seem foreign to the heart. Therefore, in this hour we wish you all that Christmas means, and hope the days to come, rich in sunshine and prosperity will be yours. Christmas, 1917. cherished 8. t i || <¢ived by her grandfather that Brockville. Lieut.<Col. (Dr.) and Mrs. Jackson, of that town. { "Major 'and Mrs. Sears resided on | | Earl street while the 33rd Battery was being traiped for overseas ser- vice. The deceased accompanied him when he went to England, and remained there with her father and two sfsters, Doris 'and Athol, at Folkestone, whem the major went to France with the Imperial artillery. On Christmas Day a cable was re- all was well, but on Thursday the trigic message was received. No particulars except the state- { ment that she.had been accidentally killed were received It is pathetic to learn that the "judge in Thurs- day morning's mail received a letter from her dated December 10th. The survivors beside her husband are her parents, 'her father, who is in West Cliffe Hospital, Folkestone, two sisters, Doris and Athol, two bhif-brothers, Dr. Gordon F. Jacl- son, Haileybury, and A. Bartlett Jackson, Molson's Bank, Hamilton, and one half-sister, Mrs. Russell H. Britton, Haileybury. Fhe Giant, 8 Ft. 8 In, "Jack and th Beanstalk"--William Fox Production. At the Grand for four days, com- mencing Monday, Dec. 31st. BANNEST-BOTTING NUPTIALS. A Happy Event Was Solemnized on Wednesday Evening. At Alwington avenue, Kingston, on Wednesday evening, December 26th, a happy event took place when at the home of Harold Grant, bro- ther-in-law of the groom, and in the presence of invited guests, James Everton Bannest, son of Hiram Wil- liam Bannest, of Verona, was united in marriage' to Miss Myrtle Eliza Botting, daughter of Rufus Shorey Botting, of Oak. Flats. ° The cere- mony was performed by Rev. B. Pierce, of Kingston. After con- gratulations and the signing of the registrar, the guests sat down to a sumptuous supper, provided by Mrs, Grant, sister of the groom. The happy couple will reside at Verona. "JACK" POWELL MANAGER. Kingston Juniors Had a Splendid Work Out on Wednesday Evening. The Kingston juniors should have two very fast teams to represent the oity in the O.H.A. this season. A practice was held at the covered rink from 8 to 9 o'clock on Wednes- day evening, and the boys showed up well. The players are very en- thusiastic over their chances for honors, and will undoubtedly make a record that will surpass that of !}i last year. "Jack" Powell is manag- ing the juniors. Cause Headache LAXATIVE BROMO only one "Bromo Quinine." GROVE'S signature on box. 30c. : Curling bas commenced at the curling rink, although the schedule of games does not start until after the New Year. + 8. Herrington, K.C., Na : a visitor in the city on for Montreal and New York, Ne. hr Major Winthron She was a daughter of | and Grip. } QUININE || Tablets remove the cause. There ih | urs- J dak B. Carrufhers left on Thursday | OF THE DAY NOTES AND ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, {LOCAL | Happenings In the City and Vicinity | =----What the Merchants Offer to the Readers of the Whig, Ring up 645 for sweet cider. La Salle! Can we forget him?! | The aldermen are a happy bunch, | especially at play. E. O. Sliter, principal of the Col- legiate Institute, continues in a ser- {lous condition. W. Swain, piano tuner, 100 Clergy reet west. Orders left at McAu- 1 st PL edd een PSA 1917. than Thursday. ; | ley's, or phone 564. » | Ald. Kent has reached his major- | ity He has been twenty-one-years on | the council. He don't look it. | t Pianos te rent. C. W. Lindsay, | Ltd. °o ! The Bourd of Trade office hag re- ceived $2 from "A Friend" for the Belgian Children's Health Fund. | Dr. Edwards thinks - Dec. 17th,| 1 1917 will be a red letter day in Can-| | ada. Even rivalling July 1st. What about"the 17gh of March? Now is the time to have your | piano tuned. We carry twog expert | turfiers and will assure entire satis- | | faction. C. W, Lindsay, Ltd. { | Ald. !George Wright, that ener-| getic little dynamo, pleaded at the Mayor's banquet to.let. the young men have a chance, Well, if they Twas all like him they'd take it. Ring up 645 for all kinds unfer- | mented wines. G. Y. Chown told the aldermen | that in view of financial conditions | of" the Utilities Commission cheap | power had been put off for a few vears. The Commissioners would do their best to make reductions as soon as possible, Now id the time piano tuned. We carry two expert tuners and will assure entire satis- faction. C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. Dr. Edwards thinks the best part | of Kingston's council is made up of former Frogténacers. Mayor Hughes, Dr. Sands and Dr. Edwards saw the light of day in Storrington township. Ald. Armstrong has a humor all his own. He convulsed the diners at the Mayor's banquet as he discounted on the glories of womanhood. If the good girls of Kingston had heard him they would have named him for mayor at a future date, 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 on balance, C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. Ex-Ald. Francis King honored Kingston in suggesting that the causeway 'be called The La Salle Causeway after-the founder of Kings- ton, It unites the Kingstown" with the county named after Frontenac, whom La Salle served. , The death occurred in Detorit on Sanday of Mrs. R. Hammond, widow of the late Rev. Mr. Hammond, for- mer city missionary. The_remains were brought to Kingston thursday afternoon by her daughter, Miss Em- ma Hammond, for interment in Cata- raqui cemetery, Prevost, Brock street, has receiv- 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 resonable price and guarantee first class fit. The pulling power of Whig classi- fied advertisements was clearly shown in the insertion of a call for a maid in Wednesday's issue. It was to be run until ordered out. The Whig was indeed pleased to find that so closely are these advertisements read that it required only one inser tion to reach tliree applicants, one of whem was selected. i to have your Phone 919. \ NEW YEAR AND,GIFT ACKNOWLEDGMENT CARDS, CAL- ENDARS A jorge shipment received today from the GIBSON ART CO. of the new 1918 New Year Cards, Booklets, etc. the far-west and the Maritime Provinces should be mailed not later New Year cards for 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 %hond paper: Richly bound in textile leather, Price $1.00. The College Book Store, Phone 919. PA 1 = Only All sizes, 19 to 30. Mills' Furs Have' Stood the Test of Time The Guarantee If, for any reason, you are not perfectly satisfied with any ar- ticle from this store, .come in and get your 1 I f 1! der the auspices of the Department || leer. - There are many kinds of Corsets sold at one dollar a pair, but only one "Leader" The Line We Sell Newman & Shaw, THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE Wishing Our Many Friends a Happy New Year. 00 le panos. pegs And in thanking them, we wish to say our aim will be to con- tinue 'to merit their confidence. TR BBB 8.450000 Be Smith Bros. Jewelers Orders taken for HUDSON SEAL COATS W. F.Gourdier Phone 700. 78-80 Brock Street. Ask to see them. A new solid brick dwelling on Union CITY HALL TRIBUNAL. Batch of CPR. Employees Whose Applications Were Refused. The following employees of the {IC.P.R. were disallowed exemption by the tribunal. sitting in the City | Council chambers. The railway | company agreed to ™ waive their | claims for exemption for the em- | ployees mentioned: { W. Halpenny, Smith's Falls; R. { Stone, Smith's Falls; M. Henry, Smith's Falls; E. Michaud, Prescott; J. Valiquette, Ottawa; R. Smith, Ot- tawa; L. O'Connell, Ottawa; A. P. 'Cartier, Smith's Falls; W..J. Cough- Hau, Ottawa; S. Haley, Smith's Falls; J. Fitchell, Smith's Falls; H. Mon- aghan, Smith's Falls; H. G. Ed- | wards, Smith's Falls; G. Maxwell, Smith's Falls; F. H. Malley, Smith's Falls; F. Bolton, Smith's Falls; F. Stewart, Smith's Falls; W, J. Trud- eau, Ottawa; W. Sechoular, Smith's Falls; T. Powell, Smith's Falls; V. A. St. Denis, Renfrew; T. J. Stevens, Renfrew; F. W. Jackson, Ottawa. Joseph P. Hammond, of 168 Bagot street, and John H. Halliday were placed in category E, MAY HOLD COURSE HERE. A. W. Sirett Now Planning Details of Four Weeks' Course. In spite of a heavy amount. of work brought on by the farmers' ex- emption applications, A. W. Sirett is endeavoring to arrange the de- tail§ for the winter course of four weeks' agricultural training for farmers which is held annually un- of Agriculture. The da¥e set by the department is January 22nd, and it will run for four weeks. Now in Hospital. John Ballantyne, of "the City Buildings, received word on Thurs Medical Corps, had been ad- rmy jl mitted to the Prince of Wales' Hos- | pital for officers at Marylebone, Eng. He is suffering from duodenal We will rent you a pjano , and at end of six months if you feel like ing instrument 1 Street. Hot water heating, all im- provements, with sun parlor, $4000; immediate ion. A semi detached dwelling, with im- © provements, on Markland St. For $1500; easy payments. A frame dwelling, with large stable, on Pine street. For $2350, Place your psoperty on our selling list. Fire Insurance E. W. Mullin & Son Cor. omen! aie. Phones 530 and 1436, WINTER SASH Repaired, reglazed | and repainted. Phone the woodworking factory and they will be called for. 5. ANGLIN & CO. Woodworking Factory, Lam- . ber Yards Bay & Wellington Streets Kingston, Ont. Office Phone 686. Factory Phone 1415. EL LIT 417 : CANDY SPECIAL . 30c. Full Pound Page & Shaw, Chocolates . . .. $1.00 Ib. Lowney . » 60c Ib. . 60c Ib. A ... $1,001b. ./ MAHOOD'S DRUG STORE =~ Yaad PRC STORE eT