THE DAILY BRITISH WHIC, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1918. N TEN N - PAGE FIVE sss EE---- BOARD OF EDUCATION'S RESOLU- TION ON DEATH OF 'R. MEEK. | I Was ¥dentified with the Board For Twenty-four Years And Was Most Energetic and Forceful Trastee-- Schools Will Close on June 21st. The Board of Education at a meet- ing on Thirsday night placed on re- cord its appreciation of the work of the late Robert Meek, in connection with' education in Kingston. For twenty-four years Mr. Meek was identified with the Board'and was a most energetic and forceful mem- ber. : "Mr. Meek's presence is missed by the members tonight," satd Trustee Renton, who moved a resolution, which was seconded by Trustee An- gin. "I am sure we will miss his counsel in our deliberations. Al- though deceased was one of our busiest citizens, he seldom missed a meeting, because heart was in the work. The cite owes much to the deceased for our splendid schools, and for our splendid system of educa- tion. He served the people at the Board for twenty-four years, and be- came an authority on educational matters. He was a true and loyal friend, and his memory will long be cherished by every member of the Board." Trustee Renton then presented the following resolution, which was adop- ted: "That this Board with profound regret learns of the death of the late Robert Meek, and desires to ve- cord its appreciation of his estimable work in connection with education in" Kingston during his unusually long term of 24 years, as a trustee, "Deceased took such a keén inter- est in every department of .the Board that he became an authority on educational matters, and gave generously of his time and know- ledge, when occasion demanded his services. "Although an extremely busy man he was conspicuous for his regular- ity of attendance at Board and Com- mittee meetings, the decisions of which invariably bore evidence of his counsel and advice. "Personally Mr. Meek was held in the highest regard by the members, his close, friendship being shared by many to thelr advantage. The Board in his death sustains a severe loss, and, the members are deprived of a d whose memory will long be cherished. ' His public life should prove exemplary and stimulating to the young men of the city. "That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Meek with the sympathy and condolence of the Board." In seconding the resolution, Trus- tee Anglin pald a warm tribute to the deceased. He sald he counted it a great honor to be associated with Mr. Meek on the Board: The Board was greatly indebted to him in many ways. The speaker referred fo the splendid work accomplished by Mr. Meek in securing a school nurse, which did much for the health of the children, Chairman Farrell also added his tribute to the deceased. "I feel we have lost the strongest member of the Board," said the chairman. "He § 1 t 1 fi a t t f r B t t f 8 t 1 ¢ 5 t ( VEN THE SToNnc hall. Searle presented the claims of the pupils, e for the Collegiate that there great need for an which should be well blackboard again before the Board, and some discussion, on motion of Trus- principal of Queen's University, holding a general knowledge contest recently for pupils, for which he of- keen adier-General Hemming pleased with the showing the boys made on the occasion of his recent in- April showed 217 boys girls, which was 62 in excess of April, Callum, April as follows: was an active, energetic and forceful member." Heard a Deputation. The Board received a deputation of thie senior pupils of the Collegiate nstitute, asking for an assembly Miss Edna Bailey and Harold in an able manner. The hairman sald he felt sure the ma- ority 'of the members of the Board were in sympathy, and promised the deputation that the matter would be given most serious consideration. it was pointed out by the speakers was assembly hall heated and is not ighted. At present there ample accommodation for all the pupils to hear an address, or to meet for social purposes. From time to ime speakers were secured, but only a few of the senior pupils were pri- vileged to attend, owing to the lack of accommodation, The question of extra lavatory and accommodation was after ee Elliott, it was decided that the estimates, as presented to the Board at the meeting held on April 11th, be accepted, and the tenders be called ar the work. The expenditure will be in the neighborhood of $14,000. The Property Committee has been sked to provide plans and specifica. ions for repairs at Central School which recently suffered damage by fire. On motion of Trustee Mills it was decided to close the schools for the holidays on June 21st, spoke of the ce Taylor, in Trustee Elliott houghtfulness of Dr. ered prizes, and on his motion a esolution of appreciation was pass- ed and ordered sent to the Principal. Trustee Macdonald, who has ta- ken a deep interest in promoting a upervised playground for the child- ren, gave the Board some valuable hformation regarding operation, etc. Trustee Macdonald is chairman of he special committee dealing with he matter, and the committee will urther consider the question. Trustee Macnee, who takes a very intérest in the work of the reported that Brig- was well chool cadets, pection. Principal E. O. Sliter's report on he attendance at the Collegiate for and 260 917. Twenty-eight pupils will re- eive matriculation for three months' work on the farm. The school nurse, Miss Jean Mec- reported for her work in Instructions given, 76; inspections made, 22; consul- tations, 22; home visits, 26. Granted the School Buildings. Lt.-Col. W. @. Anglin, registrar of man-power for Kingston, asked for he use of some of the schools on Saturday, June 22nd. On motion of Trustees Elliott and Godwin, the re- quest was granted. - A committee will deal with the re- quest for a lawn tennis court on the Collegiate Imstitute grounds. Secretary Macdonald gave a most 1S WRONG interesting report to the effect that since the war commenced the pupils in the public schools had raised $3, 930 for patriotic purposes. Trustee Mills, chairman of the management committee, intimated that all the present teachers at the Collegiate Institute had been reen- gaged for the next term. On recommendation of the ° pro- perty commiitee, the ténder of Sim- mons Bros, for tinsmithing for 1918-19, being the lowest, was ac- cepted. °° The report of inspector J. Russell Stuart for the month of April show- ed a total enrollment of 2,763, with an hverage attendance of 2,437. Chairman Farrell presided, and the other members present were Trustees Anglin, Bateman, Campbell, Cohen, Elliott, Godwin, Macdonald, Macnee, Minnes, Mills, Renton, Saw- yer, MILK TESTS NOT COMPLETED The Pollution of Water for Domes- tic Use Described. The. Board of Health met in the mayor's office on Thursday. - Sani- tary Inspector Timmerman reported the results of his inspection of yards and ceélldrs as being very satisfac- {tory. The system of garbage collec- tion and the work of the incinera- tor was reported to be eminently satisfactory. The Health Officer reported that the wat was being tested period- ically. An interesting report made by the International Joint Commis- sion on the pollution of boundary waters was presented by the Secre- tary: The lower end of Lake Ontario was found to be almost sterile before the season of navigation. It was slight- ly polluted later in the season by boats. The Kingston waterfront was found seriously polluted. Minor and intermittent pollution was observed about the Thousand Islands, render- ing the waters unsafe for local do- mestic consumption at these points, Dr. G. W. Bell, milk inspector, re- ported on his visits to dairies. The analysis of the milk sold in the city will be completed in time for the next meeting of the committee and the report will be published in the newspapers. TEST PATENT MEDICINES Use of Liniment to Put Kick in Soft Drinks. Many different kinds of patent medicines decorate the desk of Chair- man Flavelle of the Ontario License Board, which are to be tested by the Provincial Board of Health. One liniment for neuralgia, toothache, rheumatism, ete., is said to be use- ful as a kick in soft drinks. Mrs. I. W, Kip Gets Divorce. At Poughkeepsie, N.Y., an inter- locutory decree of divorce was grant- ed to Mrs, Kate Flower Kip, from Ira A. Kip, New York, leather manu- facturer, and member of several clubs. Under the decree Mrs. Kip retains possession of the minor child- Fen. Mr. and Mrs. Kip e well known in the Thousand Island reg- lon, where they had a summer home. 'Rev. JP. Wilson, BAA, DD, Peterboro, is to ask for a superannu- ated relation at the coming Bay of Quinte Conference. He was formerly of Kingston. NR LIFE SEEMS T0 BE A BURDEN Indigestion Comes With a Debilitated and Run-down Condition of the Sys- tem and Can Be Cured Through Enriching the Blood. - . There are many symptoms of indigestion, such as acute pain after eating, belching of . wind, nausea and vomiting, bloating and pains in the region of the heart, a dread of foud for the misery it causes. Dieting and the use of pre-digested foods may give ease, but can't eure-- they only further weaken the stomach. The work of digestion depends upon the blood and nerves, and the only way to eure indigestion is to tone up the stomach through the blood to do the work nature intended it should do. The best way to cure indigestion is through a course of to do its work with ease 'and comfort. Williams' Pink Pills, which renew the blood, strengthen the nerves and enable the stomach Neglected indigestion means prolonged misery, and a more difficult cure. If you have any of the symptoms of this trouble try the tonic treatment : 'with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills at once, and you will be gratified with he esti i i Dexter, Liverpool, N.8., )r years 1 was a great suf- FOOD TURNED SOUR. Mrs. J. Harris, Gerrard street, To- I was acl with ttack of "I have used Dr was with a severe att; "1 have use . Williams" Pink Pills indigestion and vomiting, ink "About three years ago My SUFFERED GREAT DISTRESS Mrs. Albert Hall, Sonya, Ont. says: CHILL STARTS COLD WAS SICK FOUR WEEKS Just able to Crawl About Mr. Weldon T. Hawkes, Curry- ville, N.B., writes: "Last spring I was taken very ill with a severe cold. 1 got wet and it started with a ehill. I was sick four weeks and was just able to crawl about. People all said I had inflammation of the lungs, and I think } did. 1 told a friend to get me two bottles of Dr. Wood's Nor- way Pine Syrup, and before the first one was taken my cold and cough were broken up, and thé second did its work completely. I am raising a family and I find that it is a good medicine for the children." There is no remedy that will cure stubborn ¢olds or coughs, the Rind that won't let go, like Dr. Wood's Norway Pine'Syrup. It allays the inflammation, soothes the irritation, heals the diseased mu- cous lining of the lungs and bron- chial tubes, and rids the system com- pletely of all the bad effects of lin- gering coughs and colds. . There are so many spurious "Pine" preparations on the market that you should see you get "Dr. Wood's" when you ask for it. Put up in a yellow wrapper; three pine trees the trade mark; price 2b6¢c and 50c; manufactured only by Tho T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. BE ARES HS DECISION DR. R. J. WILSON HAS AC. CEPTED THE CALL. REV. Vancouver Loses Pastor of St. An- drew's, Whd Will Come to Chal- mers Church, Kingston. Vancouver,' BC, Sun, May 17.th. The decision of Rev. Dr. R. J. Wil- son at a special meeting of the Pres- bytery of Westminster in St. An- drew's church last night to accept the call to the pulpit of Chalmers Pres- byterian church, of Kingston, On- tario, came like a bolt from the blue to those members of the St. Andrew's congregation present. Dr. Wil son's farewell sermon before leaving for Kingston will be preached on Sun- day, June 9th, and after that the pulpit will be declared vacant for the first time in fifteen years, Strong opposition to any sugges- tion that Dr. Wilson leave St. An- drew's was volced at the meeting by C. F. Campbell, T. P. Wilson and His | Honor Judge Grant, and even Rev. Dr. Mackay and Rev. Mr. Miller, of Cedar Cottage, who spoke for the Kingston congregation, did not ap- pear to relish Vancouver losing a minister like Dr. Wilson. or the Chalmers church at King- ston it was mentioned that it was a church unigue in importance among Presbyterian churches in Canada in its relationshipy to Queen's. Univer- sity. For St. Andrew's it was pdint- ed out that at the present time the afféction and esteem in which he was held by the congregation was never stronger; and that, moreover, there A] : ERNE AENEAN ESEEEENSNEENNEEENEEENRNNYNNEERE EERE ARERR OE Rn HATS FOR THE JUVENILES LADIES' PANAMA HATS Campbell Bros. ARREARS AERA EARR Ee ARENANERRERNERENERRERERRNEDRERRNREPEER NERY = 7 Boys' Oxfords "EASTERN"JUVENILE STYLES 7 i! STRAW, We now have a fine assortment. Our values in these are the wonder of all who see them. Fancy scarf bands for ladies' hats; all patterns and colors. Come in and try some on. Kingston's Largest Hat Dealers, were 600 men of the congregation away at' war, all the circumstances making this an inopportune time to have Dr. Wilson called away. It was also pointed out that Van- couver gave Dr. Wilson a far wider scope for the.abilities that had made him an outstanding figure among the British Columbia clergy than King- ston ever would, Finally the decision was left to Dr, Wilson, and in a, brief and feeling address he said that with no ambi- tion except that of service it was his duty to accept the call Dr. Wilson game to Vancouver a young man just out of Toronto Uni- versity 15 years ago, and by his la- bors made St. Andrew's church one of the most powerful among the churches of Canada, his personality attrpcting every stratum of the cos- mopolitan population of the city. 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