THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. FRIDAY, DEC. 9, 1880, WHITE CONEY COATS ONE TO THREE YEARS WHITE CONEY CAPS RACCOON CAPS AND STOLES, FOR 3 YEARS AND UP. WHITE THIBBET STOLES AND MUFFS FOR FOUR YEARS AND UP 4 iivinn ntsionsics s$37.90 to $15.00 FOR SETS 7 JOHN McKAY, Limited MANUFACTURING «FURRIERS 149-167 BROCK STREET 0 TEAS AND SALES -- CHuRe Portsmouth Mall Thursday Afternoon. | ; co | Brigh® music from an orchestra greeted the throngs of visitors val ascended the stairs of Bt. George's | hall on Thursday afternoon whan :he | Church Women's Aid of the cathedral held i's annua] Christmas sale. The | President, Mrs. B. J, B, Pense, receiv- jed them at the door and they passed j= to. view the attractive wares for sale at the several tables. Cro'onne, | more used than ever this year, was | draping the pretty booth where many { handsome articles were made from 'his gay material. Mrs. John Car- { son, Mrs, J. Mair, Mrs. G. McGowan, {| Mrs. T. W. Rowland and Mrs. Mat- thew Graham were the saleswomen ! here, and at the next table, Mrs. W. Watson had aprons of all kinds for sale. At the long work table, gav with Jerusalem cherries, beau:iful J work wag sold by Mrs, W. H. Hughes, Mrs. W. J. B. White, Mrs. Thomas Mills, Mrs. J. C. Ponsford, Mrs. Noel Gill, Mrs. D. E. Mundell, Mrs. W. Johnston and Mrs. George Bawden. A table that was always surround- ed with eager buyers was in one cor- ner. Here was painted pottery and glass, big bunches of teasel and bit- 'er sweet. Vases, flower pots, biscuit Jars and all sorts of pretty and usetul gifts were decorated by the clever fingers of the committee in charge. who were Mrs. W. E, Kidd, Mrs. R. {T. Brymner, Mrs, R. W, Clark, Mrs. Noel Lee, Mrs. Charles . Dalton and Mrs, G. B. Brownlee, Evergreens and flags made the platform ay and | formedaa background for the lighted {silver candlabra and gay Christmas decorations on the table where "he home-made cooking was sold by Mrs. James Higgins, Mrs. E. Rees, Mrs. | Joseph Elliott, Mrs. James Hamilton, {Mrs, J. W. Jones, Mrs. Stewart Rob- tortson, Mrs. Bruce Hopkins, and Miss |Bdith Pense. Blue birds for hick were above the baby table with i's soft woollen garments for the little Av a "You Wire Us and We'll Wire You" THE ELECTRIC SHOP Distributors for LACO LAMPS, DELCO LIGHT PRODUCER 115 Broek Street, Phone 1545. ¥. J. GRACE W. C. CANNON folk, where Mrs. Easton Burns, Mrs. Annie Robinson, Mrs, G. R. C. Ste- phens and Mns. Bernard, Browne were in charge. Mrs. T, D. R. Hem- t | Held in 8t. Qeorge's Hall and! he bad two ¢rinks of beer, but d clared that he was not intoxica'ea. "I was gassed overseas, and suffer rom spells," he said. 'I was jus coming out of ome of these spells when I was arrested." Constable Lesslie Armstrong said that the accused was inoxicated on Ontario street last night. The pris- oner had admitted that he had been drinking. He was remandéd one day. STUDENTS OUT FOR FUN Worried Freshmen Taking Freshettes to Show--Mayor Nickle Gave Them Advice Where was great exci'ement at the Grand Opera House on Thursday ev- ening when about two hundred stud- ents attending Queen's Univers ty attempted to rush the house. Mayor Nickle, who happened "o be near the door at the opera house, was car- ried in a short distance, but warned the boys what would happen if they rushed the house. The mayor talked to' the studen's in the lobby and at the same time a call was sent in for additional police constables. The students wero told: that if "hey at- tempted to rush tho house, some cf tham would be arrested and taken to the police cells and would appear befora the police magistrate on Fri- day morning. Last year when there was a 'rush" some arrests were made but the of- fenders were allowed their freedom about twelve o'clock the same nigh when they agreed to appear .betore the police magistrate the following morring. On that occasion small fines were imposed. The mayor told the students that any who Were ar- rested would not be allowed out. It appears 'hat on Thursday a number of Queen's freshmen decided that they would take their freshet's frisnds to the theatre. One student wag detailed to buy the tickets. It is stated that this sudent secured twar- ty-eight doubles tickets. When some of the seniors heard what the freskh- men were going to do, they decided to stop the theatre party #f possibls. A number of students "rushed" the boarding house of the student who had bought the twenty-cight tickets ming, Mrs. R. E. Kent, Mrs, Hugh Ryan, Mrs. J. F. Preston, Miss Gwendolen and Miss Doris Folgor and Miss Laura Kilborn were selling sweets a. the candy table in the al- cove and the tea table, centred withy lovely chysanthemums {in a silver HAVE YOU TRIED THE ORANGE PEKOE BLEND? CHARM TEA AT 60 CENTS PER LB. : £1 8 High Grade Tea With a Delicious Flavor, Eu being packed tn yellow packages instead of red. Geo. Robertson & Son. basket, flanked by lighted candles in silver candlabra, was in charge of a committee with Mrs, W. A. Sawyer as convenor. Miss Muckleston, Miss Lyman, Mrs, R. J. Carson and Mrs. H. A, Be'ts poured tea with Mrs. La- ther Breck, Mrs. A. S. Brooks, Mrs, H. Aghby, Mrs. N. Gibson, Mrs. God- win, Misses Merrick. Bessie MeTier, Muriel Neale, Isabel and Grace Mooers and Maron Sawyer assisting them. Mrs. Bowers had the task of taking the admission fee at the door. Small tables were about the hall with flowers on each and here gay iit- tle parties sat while they drank tea Butter Finest Creamery Granulated Sugar Ne. 1 (Guaranteed) Eggs 50c, dos, Mathews Pure Lard Cooking Figs .,... Seedless Raisins Tornade, mag a) Lag ary, Robbery ol ~up and | t. 2 Ibs. $1.00 Te arrive a fresh lot of Farmers' Roll Batter, Cullen's CABH AND CARRY ALFRED and PRINCESS STS, | ther dt +15 bs. 40e, | and listened to the music of the or- chestra stationed in the gallery. Whe- was the enticing etrains of music, the certainty of the hot cup || of tea or the desire to see their wives made money a great many of the men of the parish were present including the Bishop of the Diocese, the dean l| Rev. W. E. Kidd, the city clergy and j| some from the neighboring parishes, as well as a number of the members of St. George's men's club. The pro ceeds amounted to over $700, This is the fourth sale held in the cathe- dral parish since Nov 1st, and brings || the total amount of money received to more than $1,200, Tea and Sale at Portsniouth. The tea and sale held by the Lad- le's Ald of Portsmouth Union church in the Town Hall on Thursday after- || noon was a most successful one, Mrs, | A. Atkins the president, received the crowds of visitors, many of whom were from town. Queen street and Sydenham street Methodist congre- Il | gations being well represented and Cooke's church sending a large con- tingent. Miss M. Cutcheth was con- '| venor of the candy table with some = Ready For Christmas & What will make a more acceptable gift than --FINE CLOVES. --A NOBBY HAT. --A WARM CAP. : --STYLISH FURS. . Comparison of values is our stronges : argument, : Do your Christmas shopping early,' IATA Mm, energetic assistants. Mrs. J. Noble end Mrs. A. Atkins sold the home- made cooking while the useful and dainty articles in the work table were in charge of Mrs. J. Davidson, Mrs. W. Paubset, Mrs. H. Powell, and Mrs, H, Clark. Tea was served from the attractive tea table centred with flowers by Mrs. W. McKay, convenot, end Mrs. Donnell, Mrs. J. Walker, Mrs. W. Dotherty and a number of assistants, The hail looked gay with flags, greens; etc. The sale was moss Successful. The proceeds amounting to over $150, and secured them. During the rush, the boarding house lady fainted. Some of the freshmen were thrown into waggons and carried out into the country 8 miles and forced to walk home. How Pearls Are Made. Pearl essence, used in making arti- ficial' pearls, is a silvery pigment ob- tained from the surface of fish scales. In the manufacture of such pearls, the inner wall of the thin glass spheres is coated with this essence and the cavity filled with hard wax. For Colds, Grip or Influenza ; and as a Preventive, take Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets. The genuine bears the signature of KE. W, Grove, (Be sure you get BROMO), 30c. Made in Canada. Capt. F. Whelan, Aberdeen avenue, who has been visiting in New York, returned home on Monday, To buy or not to buy--that is the question which the advertisements solve for you. "The Hat Store" CHRISTMAS HATS While Furs are our biggest business, our Hat Departments for Men Ladies and Children are attractive at this season for the buyers of useful gifts. HALF PRICE SALE OF LADIES' HATS Our Millinery Department is LAUDER SONG HITS « All Numbers used by Sir Harry Lauder we have in stock, I Think I'll Get Wed in the Sum- | When I Was Twenty-One. mertime., Kn Lassi : : Over the Hill to Ardentinny:. ' SY = Jassie Out in Ohin, Hame O'Mine, There's Somebody Waiting For : e. Saftest o' the Family, Forty Cents Per Copy Three For One Dollar LAUDER SONG ALBUMS (Words and Music) Four Albums, each containing 18 or more Lauder numbers, which in sheet music form would sell at over $7.00. At 75c. each, postpaid. % \ No THE COLLEGE BOOK STORE Open Nights, Phone*919; ee -- ni ----eioti, -- Store News For Saturday The big Four Days' Sale of Rugs will close on Saturday Night. Our entire stock of Floor Rugs are marked at special low prices for this Sale. Reductions as high as 40% on some lines. Thisisa grand opportunity to get a good, sensible present for Christmas. UNDERSKIRTS Heather Bloom and Taffetine Underskirts; scalloped edges or frills; plain and fancy colors. Special ...... ...... .$2.00 BATH ROBES Made from heavy Beacon Blank- ets in all the pretty colors, with round Collar, pockets and girdle. Satin trimmed $6.00 each SILK CAMISOLES Silk and Satin Camisoles--trimmed with Lace and Embroidery --in dainty shades of Rose, Flesh, Light Blue, Navy and White. Regular: upteSI80... "vee... Special $_.98 Sato HUCK TOWELS 15 dozen heavy Huck Towels -- sizes 18 x 37. Special .... .........28¢ ¢heh ONLY 79c. Men's Scotch Wool Underwear-- broken sizes, 34 to 44. Saturday snap . . wir lO "en Big Values in Christmas Handkerchiefs, Newman & Shaw The Always Busy Store INCIDENTS OF THE DAY] Racy Local News and Items of General Public Interest. Pianos tuned. Phone 1544, C. W Lindsay, Limited. C. A. Anderson, Napanee, is quite ill in the Hotel Dieu hospital. Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise, Tuesday next, at 8 p.m. St. James' Church, Mr. Swaine, plano tuner, orders A REAL BUY $6,500--Collingwood Street, corner property, wtih detached solid rugged brick dwelling; 7 rooms and bathroom; electric lights and gas; hardwood floors; sun-parior; hot water heating. 'Every modern convenience, Let us show yon over this property, filled with attractive Ladies' and Children's Hats. To-mor- row we will sell scores of Trim- med Hats at exactly half price. If you want a Hat bargain come here. _ Caps--a new invention that It's extra good style and will cover the ears in cold wea. E. W. MULLIN & SON EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Corner Johnson and Division Streets - - Phones 530w and 5897. received at 100 Clergy street w Phone 564w. \ Thomas Parsley, a \G.T.R. conduc- tor died suddenly in Montreal on Wednesday night. He was on the In- ternational Limited train going east on Wednesday. He was aged sixty- four years of age. ENTERTAINED MEMBERS, The Closing Session of the Board of Education, After the meeting of the Board "of Education last night the chairman, Allan Lemmon, - entertained the members to a light repast, served by pupils of Big Girls' High Laced Boots BLACK CALFSKIN--LOW, FLAT HEELS---NEAT TOES 3.95 breathing good-fellowship and heartiness. The year's duties had been well per- formed, splendid harmony had been maintained and Kingston's educa- tional Interests well sustained. The bealths of the Chairman of the and the Chairman of the S. J. 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