fromiromer fours FURS | ire closer rusisvencs Daily 5.80 [LAST CALL JANUARY FUR SALE JUST A FEW FUR COATS LEFT. MUSKRAT COATS, like picture, $85.00 MARMOT COATS .......... $85.00 FRENCH COATS-- 46 inches long, $95.00 RACCOON COATS-- a 8150.00 PERSIAN LAMB COATS .... $225.00 Made from full skins. McKay make. HUDSON SEAL COATS .. ..$225.00 MEN'S WINTER FUR COATS .....$30.00 Splendid heavy Cloth Coats, rubber interlin- ed, curly Persian Cloth Lined Wristlets and good Fur Collar. All sizes. Special $35. Will give years of wear. Fur Caps, Gauntlets, Robes, etc. w¥ ns Large Sweet Navels, doz 25c¢. Pure Cocoa Get a couple pounsls 2 lbs 25c. Black Tea Hundreds of satisfied custome ers use it. Per 1b. ....55¢c, Cullen's YES! there are other sales, but to get quality mer- _chandise at Sale Prices, come to -- THE CLUB , P.G. REEVES & CO. : at PHORERIO, ° | sleigh had walked for a distance of «three-quarters of a mile, was very much fatigued, and had fallen down MISS STRACHAN'S DEATH "WAS DUE TO EXPOSURE » Inquest Necessary--The Funeral Takes Place on Friday Morning. After making careful inquiries, Dr. R. J. Gardiner, coroner, decided that it was not necessary to hold an inquest into the cause of the death of the late Miss Ada Strachan, whose body was found on Wednesday after- noon. Although the coroner was not called until after the body had been removed to the city, he was satis- fied that death was due to exposure. Dr. Gardiner, when }speaking to the Whig, stated that he thought Miss Strachan after leaving the sand in the snow and died from exposure. When the body was taken to R. J. Reid's undertaking parlors, Dr. Gar- diner made a careful examination and found that there was not the slight- est mark on the body to show that there had been any foul play. He ordered the body to be prepared for burial. The body had evidently been cov- ered by snow, but the change in the weather on Tuesday and Wed- nesday had removed the snow to such an extent that only part of the 'body was covered when Harry Mc- Grane found it. Contrary to previ- ous reports, Miss Strachan was warmly clothed. She was wearing her overshoes and her coon coat. In her pocket was some money, which clearly showed that no person had been near her since she fell in the snow. Her gold pendant was still around her neck. The body was not frozen as much as one would expect, and this was evidently due to the mild weather of Tuesday and Wed- nesday. Had Wanderefl Far. It is thought that after leaving | the sand sleigh, Miss Strachan must have travelled in a north-easterly direction for about three-quarters of a mile, It Is possible that sh® walk- ed for a short distance along the road which leads from the Perth Road to the Montreal street road and comes out at McAdoo's farm and probably changed her direction when she reached Compton's farm. The Place where the body .was found would be about five hindred yards from the home of James Bell, which is located on the main Perth Road, a short distance from the point where the sand driver sald he left Miss Strachan. The deceased did not take the main road, but went across the fields. The search parties, which have been out comtinually for the past eight days, never thought for a min- ute that Miss Strachan would have been able to travel so'far in the snow or they would most certainly have searched the fields, Mr. Mc- Grane, who lives in the cement house on the opposite side of the road from James Bell, was not very busy on Wednesday afternoon 80 he thought he would make a search for the missing woman, and he was not vn Mr. Bell's property very long be- fore he made the discovery. Finding of the Body. Harry McGrane, when speaking to the Whig over the telephone on Wed- nesday evening, stated that from the position of the body he was led 40 believe that Miss Strachan must have been driven to that place by the storm. The heavy snow storm on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, was coming from the south east, and after Miss Strachan left the sleigh about three quarters of a mile from where the body was found she walk- ed with the smow beating on her back. Mr. McGrane, when asked how he thought that Miss Strachan got 80 far off the main road, stated that he was at a loss to know, He thought er. that it would be necessary for her to cross two or three fences to get to the place where the body was found. The body was lying close to a wire fence, which runs north and south and it was on the east side of the fence, which would lead one to believe that she must hav climbed over the feiice and then 0. len in the snow and died from ex- Mr. McGrane said that when certain that a part of the coon coat which the deceased wore must have been caught on the barbed wire stated that she was quite content to lve alone, had a faithful companion ih her pet dog, and no matter where she was seen, the dog was with her. Up until a few years ago she kept a pony and she took great pleasure in driv- ing about the country. The dog which was very old, was chloroform- ed last week. Miss Strachan was a great admirer of nature and loved to be with the flowers; the lawn ot her home Was 4a veritable bower of flowers, She Wag very partial to ferns, and she possessed one of the most handsome beds of ferns in the district. For the past few months Miss Stra- chan had not been in the best of health. She always enjdyed walk- ing, and only on the attéracon that she mysteriously disappedred; she was seen on Princess street shortly after one o'clock, and was Wearing her Persian lamb coat with a red flower in the lapel. She evidently returned home, changed to her coon coat, and later left for the journey from which she did not return, Archibald Strachan, collector of customs for Kingston, is a cousin of the deceased, and he and William Mundell, her solicitor, made arrange- ments for the burial. Miss Stra- chan Was @ member of St. Andrew's church, and Rev. J. W. Stephen, pas- tor of that church, will conduct the funeral service at 10.30 o'clock Fri- day morning. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BETHEL CHURCH A Splendid Year's Work Re- ported--To Celebrate Jubilee in May. The annual meeting of Bethel Congregational church was held oa Wednesday evening when a review of the year's activities was given and showed that the church had en- joyed a splendid year. Robert H. Treneer, president of the church, oc cupied the chair, and Rev. A. 8. Duncan conducted the devotional exercises. : The church treasurer reported a balance in the treasury of $103 with the church free from debt. The Sun- day school, Ladies' Aid, Women's Missionary Society and the three Christian Endeavor Societies all re- ported a year full of helpful actlv- ity and well filled treasuries. The officers for the year were re- elected and resulted as follows: John Veale, F. J. Wilson and Fred A. Haffner were &lected to the board of deacons to fill the vacancy of three members retiring; president, Robert H. Treneer; secretary, W. M. Veale; treasurer, F. A. Haffner; chief usher and collector, Fred Buck; auditors, F. J. Wilson and W. M, Veale; board of management, Wil- liam Bruce, Sr. Aubrey Williams, Dr. E. J. Lake,' Herbert Porter, James Lomox and Fraser Smith. Bethel church will in May cele- brate her Jubilee. ---------- As Strong Next In his speech at the Queen's Al- umni dinher § dance in Montreal, Prinefpal Taylor devoted most of his speech to faculty matters at Queen's. The principal of the Kingston inst!- tution spoke with pride of the foot- ball team and stated that it will be as gtrong next season as last, as only five players are leaving, and such aces as "Pep" Leadley and Bat- stone are , remaining. Dr. Taylor thinks that McGill will be the most formidable opponent on the gridiron next season. ---------------- Twenty-ohe dregrees above zero was the lowest that the thermometer registered during Wednesday night. The ice at the curling rink and the Harty Arenas was in bad shape on Wednesday owing 10 the mild weath- Mrs. B. Howard, Gananmodue, is bereaved by the death of her father, John Jamieson, Peterboro, aged gixty-six years. For years, Miss Strachan JJ "THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG > sis ------ THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1024. --------e / MAH-JONGG=== - Have you tried the new game ? The game that is all the rage. We have beautiful sets from $5.00 up | 1512.52.00 st 206 Wellgons. MOORE'S 268Wdingin 5. Sa ON SALE FRIDAY January Sales 500 PULLOVER SWEATERS FOR $3.50 Misses' All Pure W thing for hiking or skiing. ool White Pullover Sweaters, just the Reg. $5.00. ........Friday $3.50 Regular $2.50 .. es se S64 ES se sss ene CHILDREN'S KNITTED SUITS, $1.95 Children's Knitted Suits including Sw Toque to match, in pretty Heather shades. eaters, Overalls and Sizes 24 and 26 Friday, $1.95 Suit $1.25 Fridby ...... VES, 50c. Children's /hite - Wool Gauntlet Gloves. Regu- lar $1.25. On sale Brushed Children's dinal, 59c. MITTS, 35c. All - Wool Mitts with Rog cuffs, in Grey, Car- ite, Navy and Heath- er. Regular 59c. Friday ........... 35¢c. pair LADIES' COMBINATIONS, $1.50 Ladies' Winter Weiglit Combinations with V neck, long sleeves and ankle length; sizes 36-40 and ex. O. S. Regular up 1092.75. ..iuussn ssstannsnreesss. Friday, to clear $1.50 LOCAL NEWS. grief items of Interest Picked Up by the Whig Re- porters. ---- The roads, full of frozen Tuts and ridges, are very hard on autos. It in need of a plumber or tin- smith, Phone 53, Stevenson and Hun~ ter. The Hotel Dieu Hospital is just about filled to capacity at the pres- ent time, Mr. Swain, plano tuner. Orders received at 100 Clergy street west, 'phone 564w. The y appointed market clerk, Charles Wilson, will take over his new duties on Saturday. If in need of a plumber or tin- smith, Phone 53, Stevenson and Hun- ter. Chief Armstrong is home from at- tending the domjsion convention of tLe Fire Prevention Association at Ottawa. One drunk was the only offender in the police court on Thursday morning and he was fined $10 and costs. He sisted that he hud been MEN'S FLEECE SHIRTS, 69c. Odd lines in Men's Fléece-lined Shirts; good, heavy qual- ity--size 40 and 44 only. Regular 95c. . ........Friday 69c. Newman & Shaw THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE Shot Silk Hats Only $4.98 Parisian Shop 822 BROCK STREET | PRODUCE MARKETS. Toronto, Jan. 81.--Heavy steers, $7.60. Cattle, $6.25 to $6.60, Lambs, $13 to $14. Hogs, $7 to $7.75. . Poultry unchanged. Manitoba wheat, No. 1 northern, bay ports, $1.10. Manitoba oats: No. 1 C.W., not quoted. No. 3, 46 3-4. No. 1 feed, 45 3-4. Ontario wheat, nominal, 98c outside, 42¢c. Hay: Extra No. 2 timothy, per $14.50 to $15, track, Toronto. No. 2, $14.50. No. 3, $12.50. i Wholesale to retail trade: Eggs: Firsts, 52¢ to 63c. Seconds, 29¢ to lc, Extras, 44c. Cartons, 45¢ to 46c. Cartons, fresh, 8c to 69e. Eggs, delivered Toronto: Extras, 45¢ to 48c. Firsts, 86¢c to 37c. Storage firsts, 31c to 32¢, Seconds, 27¢ to 29e¢. Splits, -20¢ to 21c. Butter to retail grade: Creamery, special, 48¢ to 43 1.2¢. No. 1, 42 1-2¢ to 43c. No. 2, 40 1-2¢c to 41 1-2c. Dairy, 37e. Cheese: ) New, large, 22 1-2¢ to 23 1-2¢. Now twins, 23¢ to 23 1-2e. ton, / The newly appointed police. con- stables, Messrs McKee and Merritt, 2 will go on duty on Friday night. Dance Folio $7 to || 95¢c tol] Oats, Ontario, No. 2 white, 40¢c to il Re [Estate Bought, Sold and exchanged. Money to loan. | Fire and Life Insur- ance. Bonds and Invest- ments. Houses to rent. ight. ne Miss Hassel arrived in Kingston today and will lecture in St. George's hall tonight on "Mission Work By Caravan." Miss Hassel, who is an English lady, has adopted this orga- nization agency and important phase of missionary work, wi "has been in which she travels through Miss Hassel has been dolug Christian work and her efforts to be warmly commended. ~ As a result of the chabge 10 Sr ~~ Special-This Week for $1.00. Postage 10c. oe epi 38 7c. i THE TWO FOR $1.00 Fox Trots, 9 One-steps and § Remick numbers, a total of