Christmas Gifts In Gent's Wear Shirts with Collars to match. Price .. $2.50 and up Silk Scarfs RAs sr hens ans ess iniidianse sn i $1.50 up Scotch Cashmere Scarfs Gloves, lined * Gloves, buckskin and pig Hosiery, silk and fancy wool. Price -- $1.00 to $2.00 Ties, eut silk $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 English, pure silk knitted George Van Horne 213 Princess Street. "Phone 362-w. DIAMOND RINGS as . Christmas Gifts What would please her more than a gift of a beautiful DIAMOND RING?--whether it be a Solitaire, Three Stone Cluster or Fancy Dinner style--the giver will al- ways be remembered with this treasured gift. . A Special, $50.00 This handsome Ring is in All White Gold or Yellow with {| White Gold Top with the fine pierced shoulders--the latest in ring mounts--and the Diamonds are all our regular quality. A very attractive and acceptable Bl Christmas gift in a Velvet Case, ' | Our large stock, of course, includes an assortment rang- ! ing from $25 up to $650, : i Why not make it a Diamond Christmas ? Kinnear & d'Esterre JEWELLERS 168 PRINCESS STREET WR UY WHEN! The exceptional tone quality in the Weber Piano appeals to the most aesthetic taste, HEAR FOR YOURSELF AND BE CONVINOKD. AY C. W. LINDSAY'S Warerooms Princess Street 2 Vy FOR CHRISTMAS COATS in Squirrel, Musk- rat, Hudson Seal, Persian : Lamb, F; rench Seal, | CHOKERS 'and STOLES 4 _inall the popular Furs. Gourdiers BROCK STREET Virginia Tp +--+ vrs onnnrss Large Pea Coal at A ate ay as Welsh 'Anthracite, Stove and Egg -. 'Coke, all sizes x << § 9.00 per ton $13.00 per ton «+++4818.00 per ton : refx $14.00 per ton sreriseies wine 8 9.00 per to Hard and Soft Slabs. n res even , lil member staff, a couple of years ago, leaving il | here to take his degree at Queen's, | Kingston. il | ing in Hi | street. ll! street, is conducting a removal sale. if Born, on the 10th inst., to Mr. and li Mrs. C. Churchley, a son. || Earl, a daughter, The local A.A.A.A. THE POULTRY FAIR AT ATHENS WAS FINE Tons Sold and Some $35,000 Realized. Athens, Dec. 21.--The Poultry Fair this year was the biggest and | best ever, some thirty-five tons or so changing hands at prices that were considered beyond the average, over thirty-five thousand dollars having been paid out for birds, many of which were of a very superior qual- ity. A sad feature for one man, Wi- Van Loan, Mott's Mills, was the 8°0f a roll of bills, amopnting to sixty-six dollars. George Evans, home on sick leave, has returned from Peterboro, and resumed his work in the local Jranch of the bank of Montreal. John Gar- diner, Morewood, has leased the Jos- eph Kerr house, Wiltse street, and will move his family there at once. Following the death of her pai~ ents, Miss Ermina Glow has decided to give up house-keeping for a time, and, having sold her Sarah street Property to Clifford Blancher (who expects to take possession early ip the new year) Miss Clow disposed of her household effects by public aue- tion on Saturday. Mrs. Lucy. Livingston, Higin street, has returned from Brockville, where she has spent the past couple of months, and will spend the bal- ance of the winter at the home of her daughter, 'Mrs. Alex. Palmer, Blgin street. Miss Marian Hollingsworth returned on Thursday evening from Smith's Falls, where she has spent the past three months as a nurse-in- training, at the Hepburn hospital, and is holidaying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 8. HoMings- worth, Reid street. Frank Living- ston is reported as being on the gain, following his serious attack 'of pneu-! monia, Mrs. C. Blancher and Mrs. D. Thompson are also said to be on the road to recovery following a severe illness. While endeavoring to keep out of the way of an approach- ing car, Mrs. M. Wing; Joseph street, slipped on the Mill street hill on Sat- urday last, fracturing her wrist. Mrs, M. B. Holmes tripped on a rug in her home on Monday afternoon last splintering a joint in ome of the fin- gers of her left hand. Mrs, Arden Parish has gone to Brockville to be operated upon for goitre, from which she has suffered for some time. Prin- cipal Snowden, of the public school staff, is a victim of la grippe, hence pupils of his form have been grant- ed Monday and Tuesday of this week as holidays. Athenians will be pleased to know that Bruce Marwick, B.A. principal of the Kemptville high school, acei- dentally shot while standing too close while target practice was in Progress one evening after school, some two weeks ago, is making satis- factory progress, according to those in a position to know. He was a of pur local high school Miss Hudson, Charleston road, and Miss Gore, Sarah street, are assist- the Campo grocery, Bigin George Chariton, Henry Born, on the 19th inst, to Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd assisted by several young ladies, sponsored a dance in the town hall on Friday evening last, Miss Martha Carl, teacher at Ple- ton, having been granted an exten- sion of her Christmas vacation, ar- HH. Wiltse, Isaac street. I been spending the past couple of rived on Friday evening, and is holi- daying at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Walter Smith. Miss Frances Wiltse, student at Victoria University, To- ronto, arrivell on Saturday evening, to spend her holidays with Mrs, We Mrs. Martha Webster, who has months at Philadelphia, Watertown, and other points across the border, is spending the holidays in her home town. Mrs, Mary Latham, Lyn, is in There were Over Thirty-five | engaged able to return to her Church street home. Her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hunter, Riverside, California; ac- companied her mother home. John Eaton, Charles Hawkins and Lucien Livingston, who have been in construction work at Trenton, have returned to their re- spective homes here. Special ser- vices are in progress in the Stand- ard church, Wellington street, of which Mr. Dack is pastor, Christmas entertainments are be- | Ing given by the various churches, as | usual, and are being anticipated with pleasure by the younger generation jin particilar. The Sunday between Christmas and New Year's is to be observed as Christmas Sunday in the local United chureh and January 10th is to be observed as "Anniver- sary Sunday," with Rev. W. T. G. Brown, pastor of Sydenham street church, Kingston, as preacher for the day. GANANOQUE Gananoque, Dec. 23.---Mr. and Mrs, Garfield Hood and family leave to-day to spend Christmas in To- ronto. Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bernie, To- Tonto, in the death of their baby born about a week ago. Mr. Bernie brought the remains here yesterday and placed them in the vault at the new cemetery, Miss Anna Lund, is home 'The Pines' for her holidays. Mr. 8. Perry and Miss Perry are with their parents, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Perry, for the festive season. Miss Mary Dempster R.N., Brook- lyn, is home with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. William Dempster, Charles street, for the holidays. Ted Taylor accompanied his fa- ther to Florida yesterday, to spend Christmas with Mrs, Taylor, Mr, apd Mrs. W. E. Rees have left to spend Christmas in East Orange, N.J. from bisa MAYOR OF NAPANEE ENTERTAINS- COUNCIL Rev. Father 0°Connor Observes 40th Anniversary of Ordina=- tion Next Saturday. Napanee, Dec. 23.--On Monday evening, Mayor B, Ming entertained the members of the town council, the town officials, a number of ex. mayors, and the press. Supper was served at gight o'clock in Catdn's restaurant, followed by a couple of hours of short addresses by the assembled guests. Mr, W. A. Grange, town. clink, filled the posi- tion of chairman. Messrs. A. Mac- Gregor, M. P, Graham and J. M. Simpson spoke for the members of the council; Dr, Cowan and Dr. Hall, for the Board of Health, Geo. W. Gibbard, for the Board of Edu- cation; and Messrs. Charles Stevens, G. F. Ruttan and W. T. Waller gave interesting addresses concerning the years when they occupied the may- or's chair. Mr. Ryan, of London, England, also briefly addressed the gathering. The evening closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Ming for the lunch and enjoyment of the evening. On Saturday, Dec. 26th, Rev. Father T. P. O'Connor, pastor of St. Patrick's church, Napanee, will cele- brate the fortieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father O'Connor, who this year made a pil- grimage to Rome, Lourddes, Lisieux and other shrines in Burope, has set aside Saturday, Dec. 26th, as one of thanksgiving to God for his long term of usefulness and the people of the parish will join their beloved pastor in this object. Father O'Con- nor is beloved by all the people of Napanee irréipective of creed. The United Bmpire Loyalisté Chapter I.O.D.B., announced the names of two prize winners of the highest marks in history in the en- trance examinations, The successful students are Miss Dorothy Sprag- gett, Hay Bay, and Henry Bpearing, | Bath. Congratulations are extend- ed to both these young people. The Presentation of prizes will take place at the commencement exercises on Thursday evening, Jan. 7th. Mrs. W. H. Cadman, wife of Mr. W. H. Cadman th Fredericks- THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG sara s oo arene aint ts 2 3 The Let us help you all we can. Last Day! Everything comes to an end. Months and days of; getting ready for the final day all ends--perhaps too sud- - denly--but late shoppers are always just as welcome as the earlier ones. There's dozens of reasons for delays -- mostly unavoidable. No matter how late do not hesitate, 75¢ Gifts. bright Red Felt Strap Baby, Bedroom pers. Sizes 4 to 7 75c. Ladies' Blue Kid Slippers. Ladies' Rose Kid Slippers. Ladies' Black Kid Slippers. Slip- Girls' Red Felt Slippers. Feit Strap Slippers. Children's White Rubbers. Ladies' Boston Bags, $1.00 Gifts Girls' and Children's Plaid $1.25 Gifts Ladies' Blue, Rose, Mauve, Black Felt Bed- room Slippers, Kiddies' Rabbit A The Store of a Tho KIDDIES' SUIT CASES BOYS' HOCKEY BOOTS WARDROBE TRUNKS KIDDIES' TRUNKS . KIDDIES' SHOPPING BAGS $8.45 and $3.05 OVERSHCES for Men, Women, Children, MEER $2.50 usand Gifts We Wish Everybody, Every. thing That's Good, for a MERRY CHRISTMAS we humbly apologize for any errors we made during the past year, and ask you to bear this in mind, we want to give you the best service possible at all times. ABERNETHY'S SHOE STORE SAID ON THE SIDE Keep an eye on your auto. Car thieves are working overtime again. "Rats Were Asphyxiated Under a Flooring," is the heading over a local news item. Many citizens would be glad to get rid ofthe rodents even if they did have to tear up the flooring. The Christmas spirit has touched the city aldermen. They are busy this week paying each other com- pliments pt the final committee meetings the year. Judging by the number of chil- dgen who turned out to see Santa Claus on Princess street Monday night, it is safe to say that the af- fair was a "howling success." In the United States, $2 bills are taboo. Here in Canada we can find plenty of use for them. Good evening, have you. posted your Christmas cards and presents? This is the 'time of the year the government reaps a harvest in the sale of postage stamps. " "Safety first," "should Be "the| motto of every Kingston car own- er. There are far too many accidents in the city. This is the longest week in the year for the children who are walt- ing for Santa Claus. ®robs for tomorrow: Stores jam- med with last minute shoppers. Friday fs the date for the anfual attack on turkey. 2 3 : i Hii: : sf Kingston's Biggest Home F urnish ------ Adjustable Silk Shades Fancy Standards aii Only $10.00 Complete., FLOOR LAMPS with fancy Silk Shades and. Cord Tassells. Only $18.00. Which goes to make JAMES REID Phone 147 for Service THE STORE Amara, bo beh A SUCCESSFUL SALE. | 9 am" Held by W.A. of St. Peter's Church, ¥ Bay. Seeley's Bay, Dec. 23.--A splendid. Iy conducted and successful sale and tea was held in the Medcalfe rooms, by the Indies of the W.A. of St Peter's clturch on Wednesday from 3to8 pm. : up a handsome gift, - fish pond was very attractive kiddies present, and many we surprises when the . Dilon poured ten & Mrs. H. Wolloughby Mrs. John coffee and 1D. McConnell, Miss Miss Gladys St