| EE -- ERAS ~ CE ---- YEAR 83, NO. 296 cm & KINGSTON, ONTARIO, cor ingest rm, ! WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20, 1916 SECOND SECTION _ RUMANIAN'S MAIN RNY 1S SAFE The Ressians Hold Front South and South- west of Sereth Linc. THEY HINDER MACKERSE THE RUMANIANS FALL BACK TO SERETH. WHILE Petrograd Announces That the Teu- tor Offensive Below Galatz and Braila Is Arrested by Czar's Artil- lery--Berlin Claims Only Minor Successes, London, Dee, 20.--The main Ru- manian army is now safely entrench- ed behind the Sereth river and in Bessarabia, where it is being regroup- ed and refitted for further operations, according to despatches received by Le Petit Parisien of Paris. The en- tire Rumanian. front south and south- west of the Sereth line is now being held exclusively by the Russians, bese reports add. It transpires that ever since the 1 of Bucharest and Ploesci Russian antry and cavalry Fn holding back the armies of Mac- fnsen, while Ferdinand's troops fave heen hastily falling back to and heyond the Sereth line. The tempor- arily unsuccessful stand of the Czar's troops before Buzeu gave the Rus- sian engineers time to construct a defensive front between Ramnieu- Sart und the marshes of the Danube below Galatz and Bralla. Here the Russians are now checking the Teu- tonic sdvance, Petrograd announces that the offensive of the enemy has been arrested in the region near the Flipescioa railroad station and Dih- bhatogu. The fact that Berlin claims only minor successes lends color to the theory that Mackensen's column has heen halted for the time being south of the Sereth line. forces have Bulgars Claim Progress. Saharoff's forces are still retreat- ing toward the Danube line in north- ern Dobrudja. The Bulgarian troops have already crossed the Babadag- Pecineaga line, about thirty miles south of the river and the Bessara- bian border. It is probable that these Russiin forces will cross the Danube at Galatz spd join the de- fenders of southern Moldavia. Whether the Russians will be able to hold their hastily fortified line from Ramnicu-Sarat to Braila is doubtful. In case of the surrender of this front to Mackensen the re- juvenated Rumanian forces are like- ly to be recalled to the Sereth line for the last stand on Rumanian soil. These troops fell back into Bessara- bia by way of Jassi and consequently have at théir command the two rail- road lines that parallel each other through Moldavia, The invasion of Bessarabia and a ------. possible drive on Odessa by Macken- sen hinge on the suceess or fallure of the Rumanian defence on the Sereth ine. If the Teutonic troops are un- able to shatter these defences, Mac- kensen undoubtedly will transfer the bulk of his armies to the Macedonian front for an offensive against Sar- rail"s forces. Every day of delay in the Teutons' attack on the Sereth line, however, will give the Rumanian troops more opportunity to strength- en .their units and make use of all possible Russian aid. NEWS FROM ODESSA, toss Jones Comes to the Locomotive Works in Kingston, Odessa, Dec. 18.--Miss Vera Bur- gess, Peterboro is home with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs, Arch Burgess. Mrs. Joseph Smith, who has been spending the summer and fall witl relatives in Rochester and Water- town, N.Y., returned last Thursday to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. P. A, Mabee. Mrs. Frederick Catin has been the guest of Mrs. James Dawson for a few days. Miss Ella Mix, who has been the guest of her uncle, George Burnett, left for her home in a Watertown, N.Y., last Tuesday Mrs, James Dawson left last Friday to spend Christmas with relatives in Kingston Ross Jones hag secured work in the Kingston Locomotive Works, Miss Iola Heath is in the Kingston General Hospital, having undergone an operation for oppendicitis, dnd is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Roberson, Violet, spent Sunday with Miss Kate Ken- yon. Mr, and Mrs. Millen left last Friday for Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fraser left last week to spend Christmas with their daughter, Mrs Scott, Montreal, Leaves $1,000 to Boy Companion. Cobourg, Ont., Dec. 19. --Freddie Nichols, a Boycaygeon hoy, receives a bequest of $1,000, it is stated, by the will of the late Deputy Attorney- General Frederick R. Fleitz of Penn- sylvania, which has just been proba- ted. The gentleman was a yearly summer visitor to the Hobcaygeon district and the boy acted as his guide, philosopher and friend during his hunting and fishing trips serving in Mesopotamia, Cobourg, Dec. 19.--Driver A. J. Dubay, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Du- bay of Campbellford, who enlisted here last December, is in the British Hospital at Nakina Nasos, Mesopo- tamia, suffering from jaundice. Dri- ver Dubay enlisted with the Mechan- ical Transport Army Service Corps and after spending about six weeks in England was sent to Mesopotamia. Perth Only Lost Sixteen Dollars. Perth, Ont.,, Dee, 19.--Tax _Col- lector Jamieson has returned to the council the 1915 tax roll. All the 1915 taxes lost to the town is $16.- ¥8. Total taxes collected $51,320.- 02. It is doubtful if another town in Ontario has as good a record on 1915 taxes. Cobourg Steel Plant Grows. Cobourg, Dec.' 16.--It is under- stood that owing to prospects of in- creased business the Cobourg Steel Company ha¥ve umder consideration the enlarging of their present plant. The plant is now being operated night and day. CANADIAN SOCIETIES IN NEW YORK TO MERGE Combined Organization Will Probably Aggregate a Membership of 1,000. New York, Dec, 18.--The Evening Sun says: The amalgamation of all Canadian organizations in Néw York allied with the Canadian Club' of New York is about to be consum- mated. It is expected that the com bined organization will have 1,000 members. A club house in New York which will serve as an embassy for Canada in the city is planned. At a small private dinner party held at the 'Lotus Club a few weeks ago the plans were started, The Canadian Club of New York will entertain Sir Sam Hughes at a dinner at the Hotel Biltmore on Jan- uary Sth. REMINDED DUKE OF CANADA SCENE Duke of Connaught Saw the Canadian Forestry Bat- talion at Work. London, Dec. 19.--The Duke of Connaught paid a surprise visit to a section of the Canadian® Forestry Battalion 'which is cutting down fine timber and inspected their shacks. He told Major. "Foghorn" MacDon- ald, who is in command, that it seemed almost like being in Canada again and complimented the men on the neat work they are doing, The Late Mrs. Coates. Almonte, Dec: 16.-- Since her re turn from Florida in June, Mrs. Helen H. Coates has-been {ll at the home of her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Raines, suffering severely at times, despite the best of care and medical attention. Towards the end of last week she became unconscious, an Sunday ut noon sank to rest Helen H. Rose was born in Almonte, being a daughter of the late Henry Rose and Catherine Shipman. In 1867 she was married to F. W. Coates, Newmarket, who predeased her. Winnipeg Block Sold. Winnipeg, Dec. 19.--Ernest S Parker, grain broker, has purchased the Lindsay Building, corner of Notre Dame and Ellice Avenues, for a price in the neighborhood of $600,- 000. It is a ten-storey office build- ing, built in 1912 at a cost of $350,- 000 Brockville's Clean Bill. Brockville, Dec. 18.--Reports submitted by the Board of Health to the council through Medical Officer of Health Dr, A. J. McAuley, showed that since July 21st, there has not heen a case of infectious disease in Brockville. Dies in Cornwall, Cornwall, Ont., Dec. 16.--The death occurred on Thursday of Wil- liam N. Ross, brother of Miss Marion Ross, corner of Fourth and Sidney streets. He was seventy-three years of age. Alfred Lancaster, a resident of Ottawa, receiving medical treatment at Brockville, died Saturday, aged sixty-eight years. Healthful Food for the Children Hence, Royal insures food that is always safe, and is the baking pow- "der which should be used in the preparation of flour foods for the Many of the cheaper bak- ing powders are made from materials . derived from mineral sources which children. The same healthful qualities that exist in ripe grapes, a natural, whole- some food, are conveyed to cakes, biscuits, muffins and pastry made with Royal Baking Powder. have no food value. \ pia. rR i ' A of Tartar, derived from Grapes Se Ad ppererpr) | | | LASKA is the only place over the w'ole continent of 'Am- erica where two Christmas days are celebrated. ' This ap- plies especially to the Alaskan pen- insula and adjoining islands, where many of the natives belong to the Rus- sian church with her Julian calendar It is only since the coming of the | American public school and mission that the "American Christmas" bas been introduced in those parts. Ac cording to the Julian calendar, Christ mas, Dec. 25, falls on tbe day that is ' Jan. 7 in the calendar elsewhere. According to the Russian church in Alaska, Christmas begins at 2 o'clock in the morning, when the church bells announce: the birth of Christ, and when the natives 'come out of their huts they find a bright and beautiful star of Bethlehem over the church | beckoning them. The cburch is a | small wooden bujlding decorated with { 1 | pictures of saints. lighted by candles, without seats or heat. The two sexes are ranged on the opposite sides of the room, either standing or kneeling." On this particular morning service is held from 2 until 6 and is made np of sing- | ing and reading. Although to white people it would seem a very great hardship to stand on the feet for four hours on a cold winter morning, yet the natives would consider it the worst | kind of punishment should they be | forced to stay away. | After the service the feasting and 4 rejoicing begin. In the evening there takes place a very picturesque repre- sentation of the wise men following the star of Bethlehem to where the Christ Child is. As soon as it is night the young people separate into groups. Oue of the group goes before, carry- ing a large, beautifully trimmed star, in which a candle burns. On entering 2 house the party sings hymns and carols, as it was done centuries ago. These songs are either in the old Russian or in the Aleutian Janguage. a very agreeable effect. When they have sung and have been enterfhined the wise men proceed to the next house: This singing is kept up three nights. During the remaining nights of the | bons. | net are very dainty, and they can be | joined with bright ribbons, so that the | ings. MAMMA DEENA EIIINY THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS TREE | FRAGA AARON RC RRRSRRT IG I is the right of every chlid to have nnn mim UDR a Christmas tree, whether large or | small, real or artificial, for them. It was the writer's privilege last year to see Christmas trees of every de scription, from the brilliantly lighted | § and lavishly decorated tree to the tiny artificial tree which shuts up like 3 jackknife and may be stored away ir a small corner when not in use. Much was learned of the ways and means | of Christmas tree decorators and de | signers that will probably be helpful and suggestive to those esgpecting te have trees of some sort this year. To make Christmas stockings get thin muslin and cover with crape paper. | The little raw edges around the stock. | ings can be drawn out and fnade into narrow ruffles. Tie with/ bright rib- Little stockings made of fillet contents will show through the thio mesh. Curtain net makes nice stock- Cut two pieces the shape of a stocking; buttonhole the edges togéth- |'er with bright colored wool; put cook- jes, an orange, an apple, candy and puts in the stocking; add a little toy, then hang on the tree. Odd pieces of pompadour ribbon make pretty candy bags and stockings, Line net candy bags with paraffin pa. per. The lining will stitch on the sew- ing machine with the net, and the can- dy will be much more palatable for the | extra care taken. | To make little dangles for Christmas | trees, fasten popcorn into little balls, thread with dark green silkateen, dip into gum arabic and cover with any of the colored dye powders. This makes a pretty ornament. Silver or gold dust may also be added. A small quantity ot dye in blue, yellow, red, etc, will make a great quantity of balls. If threads are suspended in & glass jar containing water and 10 cents' worth of alum the alum will adhere to the threads and make Mttle icicles for the tree. Continue to add alum until the strings are the desired thickness. Place in a window or warm place to dry. White cotton or wool slightly smear- ed with mucilage and sprinkled with common salt or diamond dust makes the best wintry effect. Powdered mica will give a snowy appearance if sprin- kled over wool. The effect of new fallen snow can be produced by taking branches and dipping them 'in gum arabic water and sprinkling with flour. For pinning gifts on the tree dress clothespinhs in fancy tissue paper as dolls or flowers or like Santa Claus. Little tinsel toys which were broken used again. FI Bj 3 Hy hii ¢ gE. F a 3 i 8 ¥ | f @ ¥ Tree of | some sort there must be if there is tc | Le a real Christmas for the children and, of course, Christmas is primarily | 'Are, You Worn Out? Does night find you exhausted- | nerves unsettled--too tired to rest? | SCOTTS EMULSION | is the food-tonic that corrects these | troubles. Its pure cod liver oil is a cell-building food to purify and enrich the Nc and nourish the nerve-centers. Your strength will respond. to Scott's Emulsion-- but see that you get SCOTT'S. Scott & Bowne, To t t For Prices and terms of sale of the following brands apply: -- MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT National Breweries Limited 31 36 Chaboillez Square. INDIA PALE [ TOUT ALE BITTER ALE DOUBLE STOUT MALT EXTRACT EXTRA INDIA PALE ALE BLACK HORSE ALE BLACK HORSE PORTER Lagers ----KINGSBEER CLUB SPECIAL HOMEBREW INDIA PALE ALE PORTER MONTREAL. CROWN § P A ------ tlh EXTRA STOUT BOHEMIAN LAGER The above goods are all full strength and are supplied to consumers direct from the Brewery ONLY in localities where no licensed traders reside. . At AAA AN | | | ' Xmas Gifts Something Useful Hockey Boots Moccasins Oil Tan Moccasins Rubbers Warm Felt Slip- | pers. Evening Slippers Overgaiters. We carry the newest | and the best RE RR The Sawyer | Shoe Store rw ore WETVIRT Tw Tew Te eerie wv A Wood's Phosphoiind, 3] The Great English Hemed y em mare. Tones and invigorates the whofe, Mervots oy stem, makes new Blood & © ia old Veins, Cures Nervow Debility, Mental and Brain Worry, Despon dency, Y oss of Energy, Palpitotion o Heart, Failing Memory for $5. Oue will please, six will cure. druggists or mailed in pinin pkg. ou 1 ei ice. New pamphict moiled free THE WOOR EDICINE CO. TORON'0. ON" (Fears ach Wiad Price $1 per box livery on Saturday, Dec. 23. All work guaranteed, 180 Wellington Street. Blakemore Studio > Photographs taken up to the evening of Dec, 22 will be finished for de- Photos taken at night up to 10 o'clock. Over Royal Bank. a IN THE CITY. The BEST $i HAVE MADE OVERCOATS FOR 35 YEARS. KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. John Tweddell, Civil and Military Tailor. 15 Overco it X Sunkist Oranges . .. Grape Fruit . Malaga Grapes ... Pineapples Pears ... |... Tangerines Mixed Nats . .. New Dates Holly PETER DAFNAS, Prop 1: cess Street, 314 Prin Music benches with box. up. $1.50 up. tress, $6.50. 'Robt. 230-232 Princess Street. a A Xmas Presents in Furniture Mahg. music cabinet, $7.50 up. Jardiniere stands in Mahg, $1.50 Children's red table and 2 chairs, mC TT .20¢ and up to BOc a doz. 2 1, 5, and 6 for 25¢ "in Pa 20¢ Ib, . 23¢ and 30c each . 30c and 80¢ a doz. ..-40¢ a doz. . 23¢c a Ib, . «ous 1B a Ib, 10¢ a bunch. Goods Deliveréd To All Parts of the City, Phone 14035, 1 ¥ © H, 7/] RR EL ih to ~ h pt Children's Rocker, $1.50, red. Children's High Chairs $1.50 up Children's Iron Cribs with Mat- White enamel baby sleighs. A large variety of heather and tapestry easy chairs; all pric- ed from $6.50 to $50.00. Rattan rockers and arm chairs, upholstered in tap- estry, for $10.00 to $17.00. : J. Reid, Samay Phone 577 -