F $n for new tenders. o Foidey, June 11, 1926 Su FORNEW TENDERS "FoR CARPENTER WOR Board of Education Deals With. and rulers, being the lowest, be ac- cepted." PY The Health Commitiee reported having carefully considered the nurses' reports for last month 'and finding that the health of the pupils { in general is good, while the number "out for communicable diseases is less Unusual Contract Situation "Fioas at any time this year. ~ at Louise School. Thé members of the Board of Edu- | ~ eation held a méeting on Thursday night, cleaned off all the business on | the slate, and adjourned for the sum-| mer months, The property k for proposed alteration to Louise school be adcepted, instead of ~~the tender of J. King & Som, who amended their former tender," but after the matter was discussed at some length, {t was decided, on mo- tion of Trustees Mills and Bishop, to The amend- ment te call for pew tenders was carried by a vote of 7 to 8, Chairman Best giving the deciding vote. Trustees Baldwin, Lemmon and Newlands spoke in favor of giving the contract to Bruce & Son the next bs Jowest tender, claiming that this was V * only fair way to deal with the 3 tter, Trustee Mis said that 'he con- sidered the only fair way under the circumstances, would be to call for new tenders. The board decided, 6n motion of Trustees Baldwin ana Bishop, to ask he City Council for the sum of $10,- 00 to carry on-the work at Louise school, pending the sale of the old fdeaun school, when the money will ¥ refundéd do the council. The oney is needed so that the work can be carried on, and be eompleted in time for the opening of the school for the fall term. Repairs to' School. is The property committee presented 4 quite ap extensive list of repairs to - be carried on at the various schools uring the summer holidays. The Jroperty committee was authorized ask for and accept tenders where practicable, mit. The following recommendations of the property committees were also adopted: "Tenders ' were received for the supply of coal and the tinsmithing |/ in connection with the stoves and 3 furnaces in the different buildings. o t i§ recommended that the tender f R. Crawford for coal and Elliott Bros. for tinsmithing, being the low- est, be accepted; "That John R. Collinson be ap- pointed caretaker of Frontenac school, salary, $900 per annum, . duties to commence July 1st, 1926." Other Reports Adopted. The following report of the man- ement committee was adopted: "That the resignation of Miss M. r, of the Collegiate staff, be ac- pted. "That the tender of the British 'Whig Publishing Company for sup- plying blank . books, foolseap and drawing paper for the public schools ofie year, be accepted, the figures rn tet weit committee recom- | ded, "That the tender of W.| * & Son, $2,929, for carpenter provided finances pe 1 On motion -of Trustees Newlands {and Godwin, the health committee | was asked to consider the necessity { of the school nurse visiting the Col- | legiate Institute. The finance committee reported | that the new rates for fire insurance { on the public schools, and the Col- { leglate had been received, and re- commended that the distribution of the insurance be left in the hands of the finance committee, with power to act. The board adopted the recom- mendation of the committee. It was reported that tife new rates are lower than the old. Daylight Saving Discussed. Trustee Stewart moved to have the day following Labor day. He stated that daylight saving time would end on Labor Day, and that was the reason for asking for a later date. Trustee Baldwin seconded the motion. "lI am opposed," said 'Trustees Jones, "daylight saving has nothing to do with the education of the chil- dren." Speaking about daylight saving time, Trustee Bishop stated that from the standpoint of the welfare of the children, it would be far bet- ter to have it started on July 1st, rather than early in May. Trustee Mrs. Godwin state that there were a good many opposed to daylight saving time, and was anx- fous to know if steps could be taken go that it would not go into effect till July 1st. The motion of Trustee Stewart to have the schools reopen on Sept. Tin, was lost by a vote of 9 to 4 as fol- lows: Yeas--Trustees Baldwin, ston, Lemmon, Stewart---4. Nays----Trustees Anglin, Eliott, John- Bishop, Godwin, Jones, Mills, New- lands, Revelle and Wightman--39. an Best made feeling re- ference the sad death of George Tibbett, aged 10, who was drowned in the Queen street slip, .and who was a pupil at Central school. He sald the flag at that school had been 'halt-masted, and the chairman also asked the secretary to send a letter of condolence to the members of the family, in their sad bereavement. The chairman also referred to sad death of Mr. Phillips. former care- taker at Frontenac school, and Mrs. Phillips, both of whom passed away | last week. The management committee was given power to fill any vacancy on the public school or Collegiate Insti- tute staff. The chairman, Trustee L. T. Best, presided at the meeting, and the other members present were Trustees Anglin, . Baldwin, Bisnop, Elliott, Godwin, Johnston, Jones, Lemmon, Mills, Newlands, Revelle, 'Stewart and Wightman. MARINE The steamer Kingston cleared for Prescott this morning and will re- turn this afternoon, clearing for To- ronto. The steamer Jeska arrived from Oswego with coal last night, and is unloading at. Crawford's wharf. The government patrol boat Ath- ene was in port last night. The schooner Bert Barnes was to clear for North Fairhaven todav to. load coal if the wind increased. Pilot records show following steamers passing late Thursday; Hanna, down at 12.20 ; Cornun- na, down at 7.00 p.m.; Thunder Bay, 7.50 p.m.; Glenella, down at 10.05 pean, Friday, Weed, a.m.; Dalrymple, up at 3.15 a.m; Maplehill, up at 5.40 a.m.; Baird, down at 5.45 a.m. Maplebrook, up; City of Hamilton, down. - * The steamer Britannic arrived from Montreal on her regular trip this afterhoon. ert Port June ES own: Glencassie, , 12 noon, reday; Baird, 2.30; D. Stewart, 3; 3; Beamaple, 5.30; Kernan, 8.30; bran, 11.30; India. 12.30 a.m. Fri- day: Parks Foster, 2.30; Clement. 5; Fangell, 5.30; Joly Ines, 5: Gud- rid, 5.30; McPherson, 10.30. len, Steel Vendor, Reynold, Keybell, Holloway, Robinscu. Haston, Ta k, Malton. the schools reopen on September 7th, | down 'at 1.19 | L L. I 1.01. 10; Aragon, 11: Pale.' In canal, down bound: Ottaws, Is-| THE DA DAILY BRITISH WHIG THE BOARD OF TRADE COUNCIL BUSINESS Will Seek to Get Big Circus Managers to Lift the Ban on Kingston. The Board of Trade Council held a session on Thursday afternoon, Messrs. T. G. Bishop, H. C. Nickle, C. C. Folger, J. G. Elliott and others not yet named were appointed to attend the inaugural meeting in eville, on June 22nd to organize the Eastern Ontario Associated Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce. The Board will seek to palliate the Ringling Circus managers who have a grievance-against Kingston in connection with the fee imposed for circuses visifing the city. The matter at issue is unfortunate, but it is hop- ed it can be adjusted. Mr. W. R. Givens reslgned. his po- sition as a member of the council, and Mr. W, J. Coyle, a new member was appointed in Mr. Givens' 'place. ------------ THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRESENTATION OF FLAGS Steamer City of Kingston Will Be Decorated on Thurs- * day Next. Thursday next has been selected as the date for the presentation of a set of flags to the Steamer City of Kingston and it promises to be a gala day for the city. Mayor Angrove has about comple- ted all the arrangements for the day. The vessel will arrive In the city in the morning, and it is the intention to tender a elvic luncheon to Mr. W. H. Coverdale, president of the Can- ada Steamship Lines, and other offi- cials of the company, who will be in the city for the presentation. The luncheon will be held at the Fron- tenac hotel and invitations will be issued to representatives of var- FLAPPER FANNY SAYS PROBS: Becoming showery to-night. Saturday,' warm, with an occasional shower. i { | Few girls love their enemies, but | they always invite =~ them to their | weddings. a" MUST PAY HIS WIFE - Or Return to Fh Portsmouth Frison. Toronto, June 11--Ernest Hatton | Long Branch, New Toronto, on tic-| ket-of-léave, 'was charged with fail- ing to report to the probation officer | once a month. He said he was all| #ight if he kept off drink. Eventu-| ally Magistrate Davidson said that! as Hatton was a good mechanic and | could easily get work at 90c an hour as a plumber, and as he promised to go straight he would give him one; more chance, provided he paid $5 a! day to his wife. This he agreed to do. He was warned that if he did Hi not keep up the payments and did | Jj anything wrong he would be sent | back to the penitentiary for five years. | fous 'civic bodies. Arrangements are being made to have the presentation of flags made at 2 p.m. or 2.30 p.m., following the lungheon. Are Out of Debt. Toronto, June 11.--The Outlook announces that the returns from the maintenance and extension fund campaign of the United Church, have reached nearly $3,800,000 and that, with other revenue, the total will be "considerably" more than four mil- lion dollars. Hvery "deficit that burdened and perplexed any de- partment or board at the beginning of the year has now been entirely wiped out. Had a Fine Gathering. On June 7th, Mr. J. Lancaster, Belleville, was given a surprise party by his five children. His sister, Mrs. Rhoda Snook, Belleville, and Mrs. Sarah Hammond, Glenvale, were present. His children presented him with a purse of money, and his niece of Frankford made the birthday cake for the occasion. Play Softball. Besides the scheduled softball games of the Kingston League, many others were in progress at the Cricket Field Thursday evening. Every diamond was in use, and the remainder of the playing ground was taken up by teams practising. See Tweddells' Suits at $20.00 $22.00, $25.00, $28.00 and $30.00. The amazing mountain monas- tevies afid fortresses erected by the Tibetans show them to be the most original and skillful architects In Asia, {motion of Trustee Bishop, Trustees AUNT HET | | | | | | | "We've had t ditions to our church this 'year aN "two funerals that helped consider'ble." At the meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday night, on Jones and Elliott were nied to arrange for the ceremonies in con' nection with the opening of the new Rideau school nx! 'all, ' "Quinte Park" is the name for the old Dundas Street Cemetery, iow bing renovated in Belleville for a tourist camp. Medley's Drug Bore. 171 Welling- ton An aged resident of Tweed pass- ed away on Monday in the person of John Kinlin. He was born in Ireland eighty-seven years ago. See Tweddells" Suits at $20.00 $22.00, $26.00, $28.00 and $30.00. give the utmost satisfaction SATURDA AT STEACY'S Offering a number of attractive values in seasonable mer- chandise. 'These combined with complete stocks of new, Sum- mer wearables and yardage goods should prove of interest to Saturday shoppers. : Daytime F rocks of Broadcloth $2.25 ea. 60 smart, straightline, Broadcloth Dresses with novelty coin spot and awning stripes on white and cream grounds. ? Half belted, with tie fronts and short sleeves. These * Frocks are ideal for morning wear about the house. Sizes 16 to 44. Regular $3.00 values. er Millinery All of Summer's smartest modes are here in White and a riot of new Sports shades, that can be appropriately worn with light, dressy, Summer frocks or with the more tailored sports outfits. : priced trom $5,000 up 50 Charming New Hats of Silk and Straw and Combinations of | 9. 95 both, beautifully trimmed and in Jarge at en 92° or small shapes and head sizes. Jarly priced from $4.50 to $6. 0 Silk Stoekings 1 pr. Holeproof fine Silk Hose that | . Niagara Maid Chiffon Silken Stockings of fine, clear tex- ture, perfect in fit and finish. The shades are Grain, Cham- pagne, Blush, Peach, Sunset, ; Gun-metal and Moonlight. in wear and fine appearance. 'In colors Blush, Grain, Har-