mar. DECEMBER 14, 1028, Ladies' Cloth 50 neat models--all sizes--Poiret Twill, Serge and Tricotine. TO CLEAR $9.95 --Main Store-- COSY, NEW FURNITURE TG ADD HOLIDAY CHEER TO YOUR HOME. WHY NOT AN EASY CHAIR FOR DAD ? Wicker Fern In rich, Nut Browa finish--complete with metal tray inside--well constructed. SATURDAY $6.95 ~Annex-- Men's Wool 500 pure Wool Shirts in all sizes--a few shop solled--worth from $2.50 up. OPENING SALE 98c ~---Main Store-- 25 Card Tables Solid Oak comstruction--Green Baize Top-- Snap Locks on folding feet~selling at $5.30-- while they last $3.49 ---Main Store-- "I Sec Ou Splendid Display of GIBBARD'S Solid Walnut Dining-room and Bed-room FURNITURE No finer Suites made anywhere, and prices resses marked down for --Annex-- Stands --DMain Store-- Big, beautiful, --Annex-- A visit will surprise you. Jardinere Stands 50 more, Solid Oak Jardinere Stands. To clear 98c Solid Walnut Dressers $59.50 British Plate Mirror--different pleasing designs, Opening Sale, $59.50 THE DAILY BRI1ISH WHIG AAEM A NA BRC quick turnover. ings FOR BETTER SERVICE 'The Official Opening of Our New Annex Will Take Place To-Morrow Dec. 15th In this'new store we hope to be able to offer our customers the utmost in service. creasing clientele could not be adequately han. dled in our old store and for that reason we de- cided to buy and rebuild and have spared no expense in making J. Abramsky & Sons' Annex the most up-to-date and complete Home Furnish- Department in Kingston. FOR MOTHER A BARNET KITCHEN CABINET to her many weary steps a day, from $39.50 wp An ever in. piece Chesterfield Suites - $149.00 up Again ABRAMSKY leads with an array of remarkable Chesterfield Suites; a big assortment to choose from in Tapestries, Damasks and Mo- hairs from ..., --Main Store-- Dolls Brass Beds With Spring and Mattress pl sturdily constructed--littlé beauties. $3.98 --Main Store-- Solid Oak Diners $24.95 Solid Oak Diners with real leather seats in Steel ~--Main Store -- save ~--Annex-- Bed Outfits $24.95 We have beem very fortunate in getting 50 more of these remarkably priced 8 piece outfits ----guaranteed Coil Spring, All-felt Mattress and Steel Bed, in various pleasing designs--=ainished in Walnut, Mahogany, Ivory and White ------all OPENING SALE Beautiful Sill Shades $9.95 100 pretty and durable Lamp Shades in beautiful color combinations. Worth S170 Saturday $9.95 Golden and Fumed. SATURDAY * raesiins sea. $24.95 -- solid Walnut Dressers -- --~Main Store-- OUR CLUB PLAN A convenient system of easy payments is at your service, enabling you to enjoy your Furniture immediately with only a small initial payment. all EE EEN ENE ANNA NEE NEES 5 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION HOLDS. FINAL MEETING omen Teachers Ask Recon ~ sideration of Request for 2 Salary Increase. ©. The Board of Education of 1923, "held its final session of the year on Thursday evening, dealing with re- ports of committees and consider- 'sable routine business. = Trustee T. G. Bishop, chairman "of the management dommittee, re- "ported that "The committee has \'earefully considered the salary sche- 4@lile of the Collegiate Institute, and recommends that the present sche- be maintained with the excep- 'tion, that the salaries of the male pad o departments may be in- 3 to a maximum of $2,900, the present schedule of $2,750, y Increase only to be granted on @ recommendation of the manage- ment committee." ~ Trustee Mrs. Newlands asked that 'the word "male" be struck out of 'the clause of the report. She felt "that the services of the female heads 0f departments should be recognized ithe same as the male heads, but agreed to allow the report to go 'through, stating that at the first of the new year, she would again bring the matter before the board, as she felt that it should receive the care- ~ ful attention of the members. The management committee also recommended "that seventy golden text booklets be purchased at a cest of six cents each, for use of religious ' ruction in the public schools." f¥he report of the committee was @dopted. Report Property Committee. ¢ The report of the property com- Was presented by the chair s Trustee Canon J. W. Jones, mmended : & hat the secretary request the _ "gity authorities to proceed installing b drain from the street sewer to the ee rear end of the building of Depot school, and that the architect, Mr. Drever, inspect the building and re- port as to suggestions of indtalling | secretary instruct the civic authori- auditor. sanitary improvements. | "That the account of Elliott Bros., for $1,281.73 for repairs to furnace at Frontenac school, he paid. "That prices at Rideau school. "That tenders be called for elec- tric lights in Frontenac school. "That an ash bin 15° x 6' x 4' x 2" lumber be built at Victoria school to contain the cinders. "That the sum of $25 be granted | to C. Atwood for care of Model | school room in Central school." { The property committee submit- | ted a statement, showing the | amounts expended on repairs and improvements to the various schools. The report follows, giving the amount of money expended on re- pairs first, and the sum spent on al- terations afterwards: Victoria school, $417.18; $174.27, Painting assembly hall and extra radiation. Robert Meek school, $15.07, shrubs. Central school, $202.12; $448.65, fence, model room and shrubs. Macdonald school, $159.71; $23.- 96, shrubs, ete. Frontenac school, $134.35; $15.07 shrubs. $440.69; 300 Coca Door Mats Nice thick Mats----big size--as long as they last-- at an uncomparable price 49c Louise schools $265.81; $36.06, lantern room and shrubs. Sydenham school, $110.77. Rideau school, $111.86. Depot school, $48.44; $21.68, wir- ing. Totals for repairs, $1,899.93; im- provements, $734.76. Collegiate repairs, $1,066.16; im- provements, $2,617.31, for seating assembly room and altering heating system. The chairman of the finance com- mittee, Trustee Roy Allan, submit- ted a report which recommended the usual grist of accounts for payment and the report was adopted. - Trustee Jones asked that the board pass on the recommendation for the work outliped ut the Depot school, stating that he feit that the --M ---- - time was most opportune for this work to be carried on. Trustee Anglin moved to have the ties to proceed with the installation of a drain, water pipe and soil pipe to a point recommended by Archi- tect Drever, but the motion on being be obtained for seats | voted on, was lost, and a motioh to | have the civic authorities proceed with the work, at a cost not to ex- ceed $400, and that the finance com- mittee be asked to provide the funds, was carried. Trustee Jones presented an addi- tional recommendation of the pro- perty committee, which held a meet- ing prior to the session of the board. He moved that 108 individual desks be purchased for Rideau school, from the Globe Furniture Company, at a cost of,$779.40, it being the lowest . tender. The report was adopted. Report on Attendance. Inspector Seasvart's report on attendance at the public schools November showed the following: Enrolment in public schools, 2,- 719; average daily attendance, 2,- 389; enrolment at Orphans' Home, 28; average daily attendance, 24; total enrolment, 2,747; average daily attendance, 2,414. This was an in- crease of 12 in enrolment over the same month a year ago, and a re- duction of 23 in average attendance. The. attendance in the junior classes in the northern part of the city was cut down, owing to cases of scarlet fever and chickenpox. The report' of Principal E. 0. Sliter, of the Collegiate Institute, showed the following: Enrolment, 726; average dally at- tendance, 679. This is an increase of 38 in enrolment over the same month last year, nnd 31 in average attendance. Ten years ago, the en- rolment at the Collegiate was 424. On motion of Trustee Best, the students at the Collegiate were given the use of the gymnasium at the Collegiaté for their annual "At Home," on the evening of Dee. 20th, the event to be under the supetvision of Principal Sliter. Ou motion of Trustees Newlands and Jones, the members of the board expressed their deep regret at the retirement of four members from the board, Trustees" McLean, Anglin, Norman and Allan The four trus- tees have served the board well, and retire with the best wishes of all the members. On motion of Trustees Anglin and Allan, the members of the board also expressed their aptreciation of the Services rendered 'by Imspector the for : splendid ser vice, in furthering the Interests of All Wicker. Doll Carriages $4.95 $4.95 ain Stere-- Nr ye retary provide a flmancial report, showing the expeaditures and re- ceipts for the year, signed by the He put the matter in the | form of a motion, but it was voted | down as the majority of the mem- | bers felt that the financial statement | as already provided in the reports is sufficient. Trustee Jones said he wanted a balance sheet as a matter of infor- mation, showing the standing of the bbard at the end of the year. Tribute to Chairman, At this stage of the proceedings, Chairman Campbell was asked to re- tire from the chair, and - Trustee Elliott being voted to the chair, a motion was passed amidst much en- thusiasm, expressing the apprecia- tion of the members of the board to the retiring chairman, for his work during the year. The motion was moved by Trustees Mills and Ang- lin. The board recorded with sin- cere appreciation the work of Mr. Campbell during the year as chair- man, the resolution pointing out that Mr Campbell had carried out, the duties of chairman in an able manner, and well deserved the praise of all the members. In tendering the resolution to the retiring chairman, Trustee Elliott said: "I am sure that we all join in the sentiment expressed, and re- gret that your term has come to an Santa Claus has a great demand for these Carriages. Value $7.50--for Christ- mas shoppers--in all colors--only 25 in all. {Countryside | Thomas Dowdell spent Sunday at his --Annex-- FURNITURE CHRISTMAS Wicker Chairs --Annex-- In rich Mahogany finish--only 10 left of these--very popular and ideal Christmas gifs. OPENING SALE $8.95 ) Stands Comfortable, well made Reed Chairs--loose cushions--padded backs----in pretty Cretonne. SATURDAY $9.95 --Main Store-- WITH KROEHLER DAVENOS MATTRESS--FROM Carefully and prompt! of charge until required. a OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS y filled by truck or freight paid within a radius of 250 miles. No extra charge. Goods stored and insured free Mrs. W. Wagar at Enterprise | From the | .. expect to attend the poultry fair at Perth, visiting at N. Tysic's for the couple of weeks, has returned Kingston. Duncan Tysic spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Norris, Appleton. Miss Barbara McLean and John H. Hughes re- turned home to Englehart after spending a few weeks at E. Don. TYSIC'S CORNERS, i past | Frontenac 1 MISSISSIPPI, Dec. 11.-- Mrs. Alberta, New On- \ > W. J. Murray, who has been [Burke spent to [Crain has returned -- nelly's. Quite a number of boys [trom this vicinity have gone to Kip. ! awa to work in the shanty, N 10.--A number fromr---here |Tysic had the good luck to shoot a valuable fox last week. Micg Mae | the week-end with Miss Peggy Donnelly. Miss Vera ! home from Lawnsdale. Wedding bells will be | N. (heard in the near future around | Tysic"s Corners. ------------ Time misspeat ig not lived but lost, ' tario, is visiting with relatives in the village. Joseph Rhodes spent 3 fosw. days in Kingston last week. daughter's, Mrs. Robert' Balderson, Balderson. John Riddell and his Sister and child spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard McDoughal, Elphin. . Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Shanxs, Snow Road, spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Riddell's Robertsville. Miss Hasel Dowdell is engaged working for' Mrs. 'W. A. Geddes. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley Gibson spent Sunday at Mr .and¢ Mrs, Bradford Gibson's, -- ELGINBURG, Dec. 8.--On Dec. 5th Mfs. Dough- erty, widow of the late John Dough- erty, palsed peacefully away at the home of Charles Ewing, where she was tenderly nursed during her long illness. The funeral services were The choice end for this year. We appreciate greatly, your exdellent anise | tion." | Chairman Campbell returned his sincere thanks for the kind words from his colleagues, stating that he had carried out his duties during the year to the best of his ability. He had taken a deep interest in the work of 'the board, and had tried to give the business his earmest and careful attemtion. He appreciated very much the resolution passed by the board. Among the communications re- ;Tcelved by the board and sent on to | Week-end at John Silver's. conducted by Rev. J. Puttemham on Friday afternoon. The pall bearers were William Horning, John John- ston, Alexander Smythe, Arthur Mo- han, Stephen Knight and Chauncey Simkins. Max Gordonier, who ua- derwent a serious operation at the General Hospital, on Thursday mormn- ing, is impYoving. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gordonier and Charles are visiting Mrs. M, Gordomier, Mr. and Mrs. Barr, Harrowsmith, spent Friday at Miles Stover's. Miss Bertha Thomas, Sydenham, Robert Silver and Miss Beula Gibson, Sunbury, 'spent the Sonora's PHONOGRAPH is either committees were the following: From the Home and School Club of Frofitenac schol, asking that lights be placed in Frontenac school. From Mary E. Day, secretary of the Victoria Home and School Club, From Louise Hipson, on be the Women k pre- sided at the meeting, and the other members present were Trustees W. R. Allen, F. R. Anglin, T. G. A TONE. ATVI. 580 (PRAT EL, C. L. Hebert, Mrs. E. Godwin, Iw. {Jones, T. W. Mills, T. W. Milo, A. Newlands, the board, and all the mem | Wightman. | tamary, Wella § [The Highest Class Talking Machine SOHO CLEAR AS A BELL those who've hoice uf tha all Reproducing Is Exact. capable of giving back fo you _ | $80 to #4000 > SONORA PHONOGRAPH, Ltd. 690 King Street, West, Toronto A iii ha diosiars the ofits seesteete ot Dec. 11.--The children are prac. ticing for a Christmas tree. Charlie Raymond and family have = moved on the Kirk farm. family at Aaron Smith's on Sunday Exclusive Representatives ------ > SOPRA AAR MN Cr