2 THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG FRIDAY; MARCH 21, 25%t035% joan McKay Limbed KINGSTON, CANADA THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BOARD OF TRADE {Interesting Reports on Power, Transportation and the Hotel Project. { 1 | | The annual meet ng of the Board jof Trade was held Thursday night in the rooms in the Bank of Com- | merce Building with President Eil- {| mer Davis in the chair. The secre- | tary, W. K. Macnee, presented his | report for two years, there having | been no annual meeting last year. | R. E. Burns, auditor, also presented a report for two years, showing the condition of the hoard finances to | be good and a bona fide membership The elections for the council were announced and the complete execu- S Conservative and snappy styles for Men and Young Men of all tastes. 2 and 3 button models in Herring- bones, Worsteds, ' Serges and Tweeds -- newest Spring patterns and fab- rics $24.50 and $29.50 (Others from $15) Louis Abramson 336 Princess Street y Phone 1454w. "WHERE THE MEN SHOP" BUY ADVERTISED GOODS Advertising Lowers The Prices Belleville Creamery Butter (finest made) Granulated Sugar .... Island Roll Butter Mealy White Potatoes, .. Molasses Snaps 5 Ib. pail Table Syrup 1 1b. Peaches, 1 1b. Apricots 35e. 1 Spagetti, 1 Macaroni Comfort, P. & G., or Gold 5 for 35¢ Pure Clover Homey (5s) ...73e. Large, juicy Oranges, ..dos. 20¢. Fancy, large Prunes ..2 Ibs. 38ec. New Pack Rolled Oats 8 Ibs, 28e. Quaker Corn Flakes ..3 for 28e. Bring your basket and save the difference. Cullen's CASH AND CARRY Alfred and Princess Streets LIGGETTS Opeko offee | Try a pound. - Regular 60c. For 49c. MAHOOD Drug Co. Ltd. Corner Princess and Bagot Sts, Spring Is Here and So Are The We invite your inspection of our extemsive line, which comprises the last word in Shirt making. hoe x Just passed in stock ~ ARROW SHIRTS Forsyth Shirts More New Ties, New Caps, New Socks OUR BIG SHOWING OF GENUINE BORSALINO HATS 1s Still On--Come In. AMPBELL BROS. 1 } | | of 147 at the present time, i 1 | tive now stands: Honorary presi- | dents, W, F. Nickle, A. BE. Ross, A. M, Rankin; president, 'B. N. Steacy; | first vice, W, H. Craig; second vice, {T. G. Bishop; treasurer, J. F. Row- | land; council, C. S. Anglin, R. BE. | Burns, J. M. Campbell, P. B. Chown; | John Donnelly, J. G. Elliott, Blmer Davis, C. C. Folger, W. R. Givens, A. C. Hanley, T. A. Kidd, D. G. Laid- law, C. A. MacPherson, Prof. A. C. Nejsh, Reports of committees were pre- sented as follows: Agricultural and markets, by J. W. Bell; banking, H. A. Teofield; education, John D. Boyd; harbor and marine, John Donnelly; house committee, the sec- retary in the absence of C. A. Mac- Pherson; power, C. C. Folger; rail-| ways, by M. C, Dunn in the absence of-J. M. Campbell; retail, W. Y. Mills, industries and hotels, H., C. Nickle; membership (convenor ab- sent); entertainment, (¢onvenor ab- sent). The reports of John Boyd, John Donnelly, Collamer Folger and H. C. Nickle were of especial interdst and those of Messrs. Folger and Donnelly were greeted with great applause, | It was moved by J. G. Elliott, and heartily endorsed, that the board ex- press its regret at the transfer of H. A. Tofleld to Belleville and ex- | press the thanks of the members to | him for his fine work in advance- | ment of the aims of the Board of | Trade, Report on Power. C. C. Folger, in his report on pow- ler, told the members of the board | that the situation is indeed serious | j and that there does not seem 40 be | | any immediate relief in sight. He {told of the efforts made to get an additional block of power and how, , after it had been~promised to dele- | gations from Kingston, it had been cancelled after the delegations had left Toronto. Conservation of the present supply had made it possible to keep up with the present demand 'but left no room for expansion. The committee advocated a development of the St. Lawrence at Morrisburg, and that operations be started at once, The reports of John Donnelly and H. C. Nickle gave in more complete detail the work done in connection with the exploitation of Kingston as the logical end of deep water and the situation In regard to industries and a hotel here at the present time. H. C. Nickle's report was held until the last of the meeting to give an opportunity for discussion, Two special reports were given by John D. Boyd, One of them was on gill net fishing in the St. Lawrence and the other on the preservation of Cedar Island. They were both good ones and were referred to the in- coming council. The matter of gill net fishing had been taken up by other municipalities along the St. Lawrence, following the lead of Kingston and would likely produce results, The main portion of the evening's programme was a fine address by 8. R, Parsons, Toronto, on Canada-- National, Industrial and Commer- cial." It is given fully on page eleven, S---- Hotel Report. When, at the close of the meet. ing, the hotel report of H. C. Nickle was thrown open for discussion, a lively time ensued. HB. N. Steacy started the ball rolling with a few questions .and then Dr. C. C. Nash, speaking on the proposition favored by the hotel committee, that of the Stevens Construction Company and the United Hotels Company, ; strongly condemned it and proceeded to tear it to pieces. H. C. Nickle was as quick to uphold it and a lively time ensued, during which the mem- bers had every opportunity to learn all about that topic of current in- terest. Mr. .Nickla's reports were accepted but no resolutions were passed and no action taken on the matter, a -- -- Frontenac Home and School Club. The regular meeting of the Fron- tenac Home and Schpol a held on Thursday night in the school. The president, Mrs. 8. Salsbury, wa in the chair. The regular business was first discussed after whien George Pollitt gave a report from the Central council regarding play- grounds and this report was discuss (ed. It was decided that the smocks, rupt price 89c. The Lion * House. Hr) ; A WORD TO THE WISE Regarding This Mighty = Bankrupt Bale Which Positively Ends an April 15th, It will mean dollars to you to take advantage of this never-to-be-for- gotten bankrupt sale, as every item in the store fs being sold at away less thar the wholesale price in or- der to raise the required amount of money on the time stated. Think what this means to you to be able to secure high-grade merchandise away less than the wholesale cost in spite of the rising markets in most everything pertaining to men's wear, especially cotton goods, so don't fail and get in before it is too late. It will more than pay you to come miles to this mighty sale . Get that Eas- ter suit now and save a tidy sum. ~The Lion Clothing Co. ---------- Only 206-8 Wellington Street Saturday $ TUBE SPECIALS A Few Left Overs From Last Season--Not Guaranteed on of Price--All Sizes. MOORE'S 1.00 each Account Kingston's Leading Tire Shop ee ---------------------------------- On Standing C Dr. A. E. Ross is on the foilow- ing committees of the House of Commons: Mines and Minerals, of- | ficial report of debates and library. W. 8. Reid, Frontenac, is on miscel- laneous private bills and agricul- ture and colonization. ------ "Phone 220," Gibson's, drugs. Come in and see our new store, one door below Strand Theatre. Elder's Cigar Store. John M. Lucas, Hungerford, has been committed for trial for Sault against his wife, a widow whom he married in Napanee, May, 1919. In March, 1920, struck her and broke a rib. "Woodbury face cream." Gibson's. Niles Muke, Thomasburg, who re- fused to tell where he got three gal- lone of liquor found in his posses- sion, has revealed that he made the stuff himself. He is out on bail. "Phone 220," Gibson's, drugs. After an illness of only six days of pneumonia there passed away . in Kitley, on March 11th, Mrs. John Ovington, in her sixty-elghth year. "Woodbury scap" sold in Kings- ton at Gibson's Drug Store. After many years' service as lo- comotive foreman for the Canadian Pacific Railway at Carleton Place, T. Fulton, has been pensfoned. "Baby powder." Gibson's, he The appointment of D, R. Fowler | to be manager of the James Smart | plant, Brockville, is announced. "Phone 220," Gibson's, drugs. "The Har Store" NEW SPRING HATS "WE HAT EVERYBODY" 'Hats ¥or*Men. Hats for Ladies. Hats for Children Jt would be hard to find fn all Canada under one roof such an array of Spring "flats for Everybody" as can now be seen in our Hat departments, Bought direct from the world's best makers and of our own manufacture, it's a Qisplay, that makes the choosing of a new Hat a real pleasure. A) LADIES' HATS Our Millin Department is filled with the Newest creations in Trimmed, Tailored and Sport Hats. You will find our prices moderate and all Hats marked in plain figures. We cordially invite your in- Spoction, with no obligation to as- | n | | ronto"s new railway station has { | A Big Sale of House Furnishings FOR SATURDAY Special Values in Every Department = 12 beautiful pattern value at 39c. On Sale Saturday . . . SCOTCH MADRAS, 29c. Scotch Madras Curtaining. Real 8s in fine . .29¢. yd. TERRY CLOTH, 98c. 3 handsome designs in 36 inch Terry Cloth, will make very pretty side drapes. Reg. $1.50 On Sale Saturday « . . SILK MADRAS, $1.59 Regular $2.00 Silk Madras in Blue, Rose, Gold, Silver and Combination colors. On Sale Saturday -/$1.59 yard SCRIM, 25c. 36 inch Curtain Scrim with Lace Insertion--a real value for Satur- day shoppers . .}.... 25¢. yard vv vu: 980 LINOLEUM, $ " lenms--3 and 4 yards wide. Special Pretty designs in good, heavy quality Lino- ciesees.. $1.00 8q. yd. 1.00 = FLOOR tiful designs to Best heavy quality Floor Oflcloths--80 beau- Special ....... ..... 60c. yd. OILCLOTH, 60c. choose from. MADAPOLAM Women's Whitewear, Coat Hangers . . .. .. 86 inch fine Madapolam, for Underwear -- absolutely free from dressing----regular 45c. Saturday ........... 35c. yd. » 35¢. Blouses and 6 for 15c. Newman & Shaw THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE HEATHER HOSE, 75c. Women's Heather Hose in all the wanted shades. Regillar $1.00 and $1.25 lines. On Sale Saturday .... 75c. pr. Underskirts at . . . . . . Half Price Skirt Hangers ....... 3 for 10c. SAID ON | THE SID c| | At the local theatres this week: "Her Temporary Husband"; "The Ne'er Do Well" and 'The Meanesi Man in the World." Members of the Ontario we ture are asking for an increase in! pay. We would suggest that they try to make Ottawa in the next election, where real salaries are paid. | Some of the local ball players | have started their spring training tossing the Ball to each other on the street corners. Three mem: in Detroit were fined | $5 each for reading the movie cap- tions aloud. Kingston offenders | please take notice. There wag great excitement at the village of Moscow on Thursday morning when the first robin of the season made its appearance. Woman at Los Angeles, Cal., had' her hair bobbed when 100 years of age. Suppose she thought she might just as well be out of the world as out of the fashion. With the tax rate lowered and a! reduction in the price of electricity, | Kingston is certainly doing well so far this year. Now, if the rents! would come down we would be happy. . The snow, the snow, the beautiful (snow, is fast disappearing. At last, after much delay, opened and the citizens arc" as t as a kid with a new hell's address to on Thursday af- became #0, enthused he woh _ talking Ex § « i J z i 1 telling about place in the exhibi- - that Count bireh- foot 'of brock id tha "Mate | MclIvor, 125th Btn. C.E.F., was the Ee p---- MILLINERY OPENING Inspection Invited Parisian Shop 822 BRUCK STREET _ COAT OF ARMS PRESENTED. To Ex-Sgt. H. 8, Mclvor, 125th Btn. C.EF., CF.C At a meeting held in the interests of the G. A. U. V. Association on the 17th inst. at their Club rooms, 205 Princess street, ex-Sgf. H. S. recipient of a handsome and valu- able presentation from his comrades, consisting of a beautifully engravea coat-of-arms on a solid slat of gran- ite measuring 2% by 4 feet and 10 inches thick, weighing one ton, The presentation was made by H. L. Bedford, president of the local branch of the G. A. U. V., who ex pressed the sentiments of the com- Trades regarding their appreciation of the splendid service rendered by the sergeant and his three sons In and country in the late war, Mr. Mc- Good Valuesin Houses ON EASY PAYMENTS $1,150--4 Frame Bungalows; $200 cash, balance on time. $1,400--Detached frame; $400 cash, balance arranged. $2,250--Detached roughcast; $400 cash, balante arranged. $8,000--Detached frame, yard and barns, Easy terms. $4,700--Detached brick; cen- [I tral; $500 cash; balance on | time, We have Houses for every |i one. We have one for you. Come to the office for full list. Our car at your disposal to view properties, Houses to Rent. Fire Insurance. IMULLIN reply stated that words failed him to express the ap preciation of the honor bestowed, and that the occasion would always | Cor. Division and Johnson Sts. Phones 3530w and 589J, be a bright spot in his memory, and | |i that a strong bond of unity should and would always exist between the comrades who did their pant in the | interests of justice. The sergeant will have the coat of arms mounted on 2 "uitehle pedestal at his farm near Cataraqui, which has been continuously in possession of the family name for a period o* 120 years. It will be a deserving tri- bute to such ancestral lineage. The coat-of-arms will be surmounted by a flag staff from which the colors that have faced the battle and the breeze for over 1,000 years will be unfurled on suitable occasions. The comrades will receive an Invitation to be the guests of the sergeant at their club rooms for ar evening's entertainment at which games, music and refreshments will be the order || of the day. Cost of The RM.C. The annual report of the auditor general, recently issued, gives last year's expenditure on the Royal Military Oollege, Kingston, as $315,957.36. The revenue from thc foes and supplies collected from cadets was $61,999.28. © Adding the messing account of | LUCKIN'S SPECIALS Pork Spare Ribs 123c. Ib. Creamery Butter, 42c¢. Ib. Choice Beef Roasts 15c¢. Ib. Fancy Pork Roasts It's Always Fresh and Good. A At Belleville, on Thursday, the Grace M. Filer, owned by and Frank Smith, suf- fered considerable damage from fire.