a a aa __ PAGE THREE A SNF STI I DE ATI A TI BRITISH WHIG, TUESDAY. homo: Be ---- a THE DAILY : re. # | I 10 ASK THE PEOPLE! Probs: Cold today and tomorrow; snow flurries. TO MAKE A REDUCTION OF AL-| a7 a | ad : : © DERMEN. | Attended The City Council Votes Down a Reso-| lution of AM. O'Connor to Submit! a Referendum at the Municipal presentatives, Elections. { [| a report with regard to the at-, Just before the City Council ad-| f tended of the Mayor and Aldermen JOurned on Monday night Ald. O'Con-| || at civic committees was presented to nor moved, seconded by Ald. Nickle, | || Council last night by the City Clerk, ' hat at the coming municipal elec- lat the request of Ald. Nickle. Sev-|tions this referendum be submitted | | eral alderman and made explanation! io the people: "Are you in favor of} |as to why they had missed this and |T°04CINg the number of aldermen to| [that meeting. The figures speak for | "'"€'" The resolution was defeated | | themselves on a vote of 13 to 6. { CAP DURING | | THE CIVIC MEETINGS THE PAST YEAR. -- Alds. Kent and Couper Every (ouncil Meeting--Figures Tell the People About Their Re- JUST FOUR DAYS -- THEN CHRISTMAS ! "Store Open Tonight FROM 7.15 TO 9.30. Beautiful Silk and Nainsook Lingerie Makes a much appreciated gift for mother, aunt, sister or girl friend. Any article will be neatly packaged for mailing. NEW YORK WHITEWEAR Bulk Oysters 60c and 70c { Mayor Richardson .. | | Ald. Couper .. - | Ald. Clugston Arn | Ald. Chown .... v # mas Wants Al gopost At Bests Ald. Gardiner declared himself op- posed to the resolution, at it was | Sprung upon the Council at the| j eleventh hour and because the people | had last January voted in favor of reducing the number of aldermen to fourteen. "And we're not yet re- duced," sald Ald. Gradiner. Ald. Polson was also opposed. To| submit such a question now seemed ee oe the people that they did no n what they wanted when . * . they voted last January to have four-| The Artist's Inspiration teen aldermen. Ald. Nickle was strongly in favor| ' of sending the referendum to the! 3 uo people. Kingston had too many al.| It is not remarkable that the Nativi. | dermen. It was a well-known fact | t¥. the adoration of the Magi and the | that the two political parties, which | annuneiation to the shepherds; the di | named the candidates the people| vine events of Christmastide, should | Council Meetings Held, 20, Attend. Missed 18 L 20 19 18 15 10 12 10 9 17 22 17 15 19 19 - CROCS CN ~~ rd Ald. Gardiner .. As usual we are well stocked Ald. Gibson .. Ald. Gillespie up with good sensible holiday goods: Ald. Hughes Cameras, { Ald. Kent .. .. { Ald. Laturney .. Ald, Litton Ald. Newman Tollet Sets, Manicure Sets, Hand Bags, Wallets, Ald, Nickle .. . Ald. O'Connor .. 16 Fountain Pens, Perfume, Ald. Peters .. 19 Ald. Polson . co. 14 | Ald. Stroud .. .. .. 8 'Chocolates, Bic, Let us assist in selecting ac- ceptable gifts, At Best's Ald. White .. oo 14 Ald. Wormwith .. 16 THE POPULAR DRUG STORE Open Sundays DONE eb Finance and Accounts. Number of Meeting Held, 22. .. Attend. Missed Mayor Richardson .. 20 2 Ald. Fair .. . 16 6 Ald. Kent 22 0 Ald. Hughes 12 10 Ald. O'Conpor .. .. 18 4 AM. Wright .. .... 11 31 Ald. Peters .. 19 3 Board Works, Number of Meetings Held, 19. .. Attend. Missed Ald. ww Ald. Ald. Ald. Ald. Ald. Ald. Peters .. : Wormwith .. O'Connor .. White .. Hughes .. Couper .. .. .. Litton bt RI RCD [= Sean SEE US] WHEN YO CANNOT SEE Fre and Light. Number of Meetings Held, 14. Attend. Missed Ald, 14 Ald. Ald. Ald. O'Connor .. Nickle .. White .. . Corbett .. Ald. Clugston Ald. Laturpey Ald. Gardiner .. We Maintain the Highest Standard of quality in Sight Testing, Lens and Eye Glass fitting Our Charges are moderate Our work is guaranteed KEELEY Jr, M. 0. D. 0 OPTOMETRIST AND OPTICIAN, 236 Princess Street. A CHURCH REDEDICATED., A Tower Reared as Memorial of Club Lady. Sunday, Dec. 17th, was "an high day' at St, John's church, Pittsburgh. The church for some time had been under the superintendance of build- ers, who erected a massive tower at the front of the first building. Inside the commodious structure and placed against the wall is a fine marble slab on which is engraved the following inscription: "This tower has been erected by the Clover Club of St. John's church in memory of Mrs. H. W. Reede, or- ganizer and guardian of the club. She died May 29th, 1912. 'Her spirit is with us still." ~ The ceremony of rededication was performed by Rev. HL W. Reede, M. A., Comber, Ont., and one time pas- tor of the congregation. His ser- mons were of the highest order, and received the rapt attention of the large congregation that assembled morning and evening. The choir showed its excellence by the pleasing manner in which it rendered the anthems as well as the regular hymns. A duet by Miss Bell and Mr. Claire delighted the audience and was in every way worthy of the oc- casion, showing wonderful ability to Tully interpret true worship song. The pastor is Rev. A. B. Morrison, B. D. Letters To The Editor | The Milk By-law. Kingston, Dec. 18.--(To the Edi- tor): The milk by-law recently passed by the council appears to be a fairly good one, though there are several matters in 'which it might be improy- ed, as has been pointed out by Pro- fessor MacClement. What is now all important is that the Board of Health and the council will devise the best method for earrying it out. stand thatthe Dairy School would be willing to test a cofisiderablé number of samples at a nominal charge, or perhaps even Tor nothing. Any samples that appear suspicious could then be ned for the num- ber of baetéria. is examination, course, is not id the province of Dairy Schodl, and would have provided for, dealers SL ra 4 a be sul methods of treatment of : to finish. If the k from different 8 doers above the Opera House | Sd [Sp | @ arn. Vanes ce. XMAS SUGGESTIONS |: FOR MEN. Beautifully boxed ar- ticles: Linen Handk'fs, hand initialed, 6 in box, $1.50. Suspenders, arm bands and garters, 75c and $1. Silk Scarfs, 25¢, 50c, $1 up to $5. Wool Scarfs, $1.50 to $2.50. Silk lined grey gloves, $2.50. Dent's lined gloves, $1.75 and $2.00. 2 Shirts, soft or stiff cuffs, $2.50 to $3.50. Pyjamas in silkein and flannelette, $2 to $3. Neck ties, 25¢, 50c, 75¢, 81.00. . Our boxes, being the best, are always appreci- ated. each farm should be theraugtiiy into. Moreover an inspection and premises twice a year wi be necessary to ses that the w washing required ia and ber is carried out, and two inspec! a year are inadequate. It is evident that the by-law Ww not work automatically, and it is t : 2 were to vote upon, were finding dif- ficulty in getting sufficient men to of- fer themselves. "Is there any petition for a reduc- tion?" asked Ald. Corbett. "Or is it Just the desire of a couple of alder- men?" Ald. Newman wanted to know if Ald. O'Connor proposed adding two wards to the city's seven, making nine, or one for an alderman. Ald. O'Connor replied that he would have the city divided equally into three wards and have three al- dermen for each ward. His idea was to trust the people. The aldermen while sent to council to do the peo- ple's business should also initiate schemes for the city's welfare." A re- duction of aldermen would be a wise move. However, the majority of the Coun- cil thought otherwise, as Ald. O'Con- nor's resolution was defeated on this division: Yeas -- Mayor Richardson and Alds. Laturney, Litton, Newman, Nickle and O'Connor. Nays--Alds. Couper, Clugston. Chown, Corbett, Gardiner, Gillespie, Hughes, Kent, Polson, Peters, Wright, White and Wormwith.--13. A GIFT FOR PRINCIPAL. The Modelites Had a Good Time While in Kingston. The Kingston Model School closed on Friday, Dec. 15th, after a very successful term's work: The princi- pal and class showed the same pro- gressive spirit and work as of other years. Many pleasant evenings were enjoyed at the literary meetings, which were held weekly. One of the students showed genuine wit and en- thusiasm at each of these meetings, and hence she was named the his- torian, the student being Miss Olive Anglin. Many others took active parts in the programmes, Miss Flor- ence Roblin providing many vocal selections. The last day an address was read to Mr. Inman and an elec- tric reading lamp was presented to him. He replied in suitable words and wished the Modelites success in their teaching career. For Fall and Winter. Prevost, Brock street, has a great assortment of readymade clothing in suits and overcoats, and a splendid assortment of gent's. furnishings. His order clothing department was never better assorted with new goods at extremely low prices. It will pay you to examine his stock before buy- ing. . Christmas delivery as usual from the Red Cross drug store. Order your candy now. The Minister of Labor has notified the milk dealers of Sydney, N.S. that if they raise the price of milk from ten to twelve cents they will be liable to criminal prosecution for having combined to increase thair price. New toilet waters at the Red Cross drug store. The 1916 crops of the United States are valued at $7,641,609,000, an increase of _$1,750,000,000 over last year, according to a report by the Department of Agriculture. Cameras and kodaks at the Red Cross drug store. American Telephone and Tele- graph Company announces $6,000, 000 bonus to certain classes of its {HEE i iki f8f i § fe have inspired painters and sculptors for centuries. the incidents attending his infancy were, naturally enough, the themes of Christian song long before they were the subjects of Christian art, but from | the thirteenth century on they found | reverent representation at the hands of those artists who, inspired by the | nges, | turned to Biblical subjects for the no | Symonds | says: "The stable of Rethlehem. the | star led kings. the shepherds and the | religious spirit of the middle blest examples of their art. angels--all of the beautiful story, in fact, which St. Luke alone of the evan gelists has preserved for us--are what | the whole Christian world owes to the | The | t2ligious feelings of the Hebrews. firpt and second chapters of St. Luke are the most important in the history | | of Christian mythology and art." Ja poetry Milfon's vision, told in his | "Hymn on the Morning of Christ's Na- tivity""-- It was the winter wilde, While the heav'n born childe, All meanly wrapt, in the rude manger lies-- | is fit expression of the conceptions of those who wrought in paint or in mar ble or clay to give lifelike representa- | tion to the events of that one Christ: | mas night. let-- Marcellus' speech to Ham comes, Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrateq, long. And then, abroad. ets strike, has some part of the mystery of the joyous message which the birth of Christ brought to the world. With oth. ers Rossellino has imparted a sense of the group. With what simple adoration does the graceful figure of the Virgin bend over the child--an which the sculptor has blended expres- love. face, lifelike in texture, and a charm: ney . which so tinged his visions. on the left sits St. Joseph, a figure which compels our admiration quite as much as that of the Virgin. In ex- dering and reverent. complete the group, -------------- Hang Up Shoes and Slippers. Instead of hanging a Christmas stocking. Spanish children hide their shoes and slippers in the bushes on Christmas eve and find them filled with fruit and sugar plams on Christmas morning. For weekd before the festi- val the windows of the confectioners and pastry cooks are bright with com- 6ts appropriate to the occasion. The birth of Christ and | Bome say that ever 'gainst that season | The bird of dawning singeth all night | they say, no spirit dare stir The nights are wholesome; then no plan- No fairy takes mow itch hath power to | charm, Bo hallowed and so gracious is the time | religious peverence and inspiration to | adoration | sively with the tenderness of maternal | A delicate, sepsitive beauty of | ing. rhythmic grade of line--such must | bave been the portrayals of the Nativ- | ity seen by Miiton on his Italinn jour | In | the center lies the infant Christ, and | pression the face is thoughtfully won- | The ox and the | ass, tradional figures of the Nativity, | when you will be able to buy at We are sole agents in King ston for the celebrated Wulf Co., Ltd. Whitewear-~the {i quality lingerie at pop - prices in America--and beg to, announce a 'Sale of White" fo, tomorrow, and followine davis "January White Sale" prices NAINSOOK GOWNS Lace and embroidery trimmed -- specially priced at $1.00, $1.48, $1.59, $2.19, $2.48, $2.98, on up to $8.95 each. CREPE DE CHENE GOWNS. \ In flesh and white, priced at $4.50, $5.00, $6.50 and $7.50. "CORSET COVERS Made of nainsook, silk mull and lace, priced at 25c, 35¢, $1.00 to $2.50. SKIRTS 4 50c, 75c¢; Made with heavy flounces of lace and Swiss embroideries--pric- ed at $1.48, $2.00, $2.50, on up to $8.50 each. ENVELOPE CHEMISE In crepe-de-chene or nainsook --a wondrous array for your selec- tion, priced at $1.50, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 on up to $5.00. See these tonight -- or early tomorrow! "THE CHRISTMAS STORE." Is pervaded with the spirit of cheerful service -- with huge well assorted stocks of practical gifts specially priced. Shop tonight at STEACY'S| | CHIEF PUTS GINGER INTO THE POLICE Detroit, Mich., Dec. 19.--James | Couzens, Detroit's $50,000,000 po- lice chief, is credited with working ; wonders with the force in the clean- | up that started with his installation, | and is still under way. | Some say Ford taught Couzens the Ford standard of efficiency; others say Couzens taught it to Ford. In all | events, it is applied to the force. | Couzens believes in discipline in the | enforcement of every law on the | bopks, and in rewards for merit. His | $5,000 salary and $5,000 addition of { his own, will go into those rewards | yearly. - Couzens was appointed just prior | to the present mayoralty campaign, { when the cry for a cleanup was | strong. His first ukase was directed | to the saloons which had been viola- | ting the closing law. "Obey the law," was his word, and it went. The closing law is now faithfully obeyed. Gamblers were driven out and gambling joints closed. "Blind pigs, organized under the guise of social clubs, must go," was another order. Thirty were ¢losed at once, and have not been reopened. Couzens heard thousands of pro- | tests when he forbade the parking of automobiles in downtown streets. He stuck to his guns, saying: "We can't sacrifice the safety and convenience of the general public for the mere convenience of automobile owners." His order still stands. Cougens is now delving into the "The Woman's Store of Kingston." AT DAVIES For Xmas Baking 1000 d Fresh Eggs. » Every Airs 152, A 45c 47c- CHOPPED SUET, PURE LARD, PEERLESS SHORTENING Special consignment fresh cream- ery Butter, lb. .. .. .. .. Wm. Davies' Co., limited, Phone 597 For Hire ! Also Two Closed Cars For Sale or Exchange Taxi Stand, Phone 201. Reo Automobiles I. - social vice situation. He is expected either to eliminate all of the di. iricts, sweeping the city clean of the openly immoral wothen, or fo estab. lish a sifnie, closely policad district 'Couzens ..philosophy of the bonus system is orief. "Honorable men tion's written after an officer's name may be all right, Hut a reward that will buy shoes for the children or pay the family doctor bill goes z bit further," he says. Christmas Music. Will there ve a Victrola in your home this Christmas? There should £58 bé music in every home on Christ- 'f E i i Hi pr at the mas morning. Call at Victrola head- quarters, C. W, Lindsay, Limited, and make your selection while there is yet time. Prices from $21 to $330. . Cameras, kodaks and supplies for Red Cross drug Boyd's .Garage 129 Brock Street. New Brunswick potato dealers welcome an investigation into the ai- | leged newspaper articles that they are a party to the "potato trust."