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THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1919. By the Author of "The Dop Doctor" That Which Hath Wings By Rie hard Dehan, Author of "rhe Dop Doctor,' "Between Two Thieves," etc. This novel is a sequel to of the author's well-earned reputation, in the former book reappear in commences in June, Lynstte, a « ing on the eve of "The Day's! "and war, of wrath and humor, "The Dop Doctor' lad of twelve, are whisked away friends to a wireless station in East Friedland, gpirit of the man who conjured up the World War is seen, * dawning. A colorful novel of love and is worthy Many of the characters' this one, the action of which 1914, when the son of the Dop Doctor and from home and where the malign brood- skillfully accomplis hed. Price, $1.50. At Ug low's 141 PRINCESS STREET We can make you a pair of eye glasses to) see both far and near---yet you cannot see the dividing line. 'We will be pleased to show them to you. Examinations You will find STEWART'S system of eye testing untiring and comfortable, It is DIF. FERENT and more thorough" than usual. "SATISFACTION ASSURED. 1. ). STEWART, OPT. D. "Sight Specialist." Opp. Post Office Kingston "The House of Better (Masses." a ED Serving Trays These are walnut finish glass bottoms, a good serviceable tray for general use. We only have a few and while they last: Special price, '$2.25 KINNEAR & D'ESTERRE Jewel 100 Princess Clty, (To be Continued) J There was a civic presentation on behalf of the corporation of Col- borne of signet rings to all return- ed soldiers," who had not previously Tire Retreading been 80. honored. By More Miles on Your Old Tires By having them retreaded by the latest and best methods No stitching to injure inner tubes No extra weight Our prices are reasonable, the inspection is convincing [HIRES AND TIRE REPAIRS 8 ~ NEW SCHOOLS NEEDED INSPECTOR J, RUSSEL STUART POINTS OUT NEED IN REPORT Increase In Number of Pupils Has Been Very Large and Class Rooms Have Been Crowded---Sug- gestions Regarding the Water Supply At Schools, ¢ Russel various other of Education, Inspector I. Stuart makes reference 'io matters of interest, Among things he says: "On January 12th, 1916, on mo- tion of Trustees Elliott and Godwin, the committee on. school manage- ment was 'requested to consider the matter of school- accommadation and to report at as edm¥ia fate as pos- sible as to needs and requirements." On March 9th of the sams year the committee, after considering a re- port on conditions of attendance and 'school accommodation, reported as follows: "Your Committee. .. .. while it re- cognized the imperative need of mare public school accommodation, could not see its way clear to recom- mend the board to approve of the er- ection of a new school huilding this year, owing to the unusual demands being made upon the city and tax- payers in consequence of the war." This weport was adopted by the Board and there has, therefore, been no addition to our Public School ac- commodation since. The committee recognized the 'imperative' need of additional accommodation. The Pub- lic school enrollment reported at the meeting at which the committee re- ported was 2597. In March, 1918, this enrollment had dncreased to 2761, an increase of 164; and the present enrollment, although all Kindergarden pupils under five years old were excluded last September, is 2729. Making allowance for the re- stricted Kindergarden attendance, it is evident that we have an increase in attendance since the Board accepted the view that a new school was an imperative requirement, of 'about 200, Sec. 4 (1) of the Public School Re- gulations of 1915/£et forth the legal obligations as follgws: (a) "There should not be more than an average attendance of 40 in each of the class-rooms of Forms 1-FV." (b) "On the recommendation of the Inspector, an additional teacher and class-room shall be provided by the Board when the average atten- dance in any class-room exceeds 45 for two consecutive years.' The attenflance has been very con- siderably in excess of these légal standards, In March, 1916, there Were 25 class-rooms with an aveyage attendancerof over 40; while last mouth there were 29° such class- rooms, In March, 1916, there were 2 c¢lass-reoms with an average atten- dance in excess of 45. Last month, in: spite of the prevailing epidemic, there were 17 such rooms. There are few. . conditions more seriously affecting school efficiency than the enrollment of pupils per teacher and 1 respectfully submit the tion of the Board. It is generally « recognized 'that while the ordinary organization of a graded school meets the needs of L most. pupils fairly well, they do.not provide satisfactorily for exceptional pupils differing from the common type in tastes and in intellectual and physical possibilities. Besides. the glabnormal there are sub-normal pup- ils capable of a useful education and needing it more than ordinary child- ren. The opening for special class- es for such pupils is dependent upon additional school accommodation. "All our schools are now equipped with sanitary drinking fountains and this is a great advance on former conditions, but there are some defi- ciencies to which I would direct at- tention. Though the Board of Health warns the public against the danger of drinking unboiled or unfiltered water, there is no provision for sup- plying pure water in any school. There are not enough bubblers in Central or Victoria schools. Central school is worse off. Many of the pup- ils do not wait to use the bubbler but drink by applying the mouth to the tap supplying the wash basin. The use of the common cup could not be more unsanitary than this practice. It is regretable that there is no provision of warm water to make a satisfactory wash possible. A good many children are sent daily to have neglected hands and faces washed, and more attention would be given to personal cleanliness if the washing facilities were more adequate. "There are no class-rooms in our schools which conform to modern standards of effective lighting, though in some of the newer build ings, such as Frontenac, Macdonald, and the new wing in Victoria, condi tions are good. Inthe other schools the lighting is inferior and in Catara- qui Depot and Rideau Schools is bad. Satisfactory lighting is possible only in a iiding properly . con- structed. It is possible, however, foje improve it in some of our schools to a considerable extent. If ft wl Ftheught too expensive to replace the opaque window blinds in general use with translucent blinds which shut hp aur the glare of the sun's direct rays. but part -the lig ht, In his annual report to the posra] facts given aboye for the considera~ f Opaque Winds are required in resl- dences for privacy as well as to re- gulate the admission of light, but they have no place in a scientifically Hghted class-room. "In Central, Sydenham and Cata- raqui schools there are wooden inside shutters which should ~ be removed and suitable blinds hung where nec- essary. These shutters seriously ob- struct the light. In the case of Cen- tral and Sydenhaw sc hools neighbor- ing trees which obscure the lighting of certain eclass-rooms, ought to be trimmed or removed. hs |CHALMERS CHURCH PLANS TO MAKE 1919 BANNER YEAR OF ITS HISTORY, People to Make Marked Increase in Theiy Givings--Rev. Dr. Wilson Asks His People to Extend Their Efforts. The congregation of Chalmers Presbyterian church -held its annual social and business meeting on Wed- nesday evening, and after supper had been served by the ladies, a review of the past year's work was given in various. reports, and plans for much greater efforts during 1919 were made. Prof, John Matheson presid- ed over the meeting, which was very largely attended. It was reported that outstanding debts of an extraordinary nature had been cleared off. This year the con- gregation is increasing its givings to the general fund by about fifty per cent, and to missions and other ¢hurch schemes by about twenty per cent. It is not giving in a hap- hazard manner, Each one undertakes to give a certain amount to the gen- eral fund and to church schemes. Last year the congregation gave over $2,700 to schemes; this year it pro- mises to contribute $3,100, or $100 more than the presbytery asks. The presbytery wished to fix Chalmers assessment for missions, ete., at $2,600; but Rev. Dr. Wilson said no, it was good for $3,000, and so "over the top" it goes, All the church # reports showed good work "done. The Ladies' Aid Bociety had paid for the redecoration and refurnishing of the Sunday schaal hall and church parlor. The Sunday school and young people were contributing $600 to the Canadian War Memorial fund. Theecongregation decided to adopt the new Presbyterian hymnal on its anniversary day in April, and ap- pointed a committee to consider the matter of a memorial to the young men of Chalmers who have fallen while serving their King and country in the great conflict in Europe. Seven have paid the supreme sacrifice. The congregation contributed $1,- 600 for benevolences. The total giv- ings of the congregation for the year are more than $12,000. J. M. Far- rall, W, Hobart Dyde and J. M. El- liott were re-elected 'trustees. The Very Rev. Dr. Macgillivray and Prof. W. G. Jordan congratulated the con- gregation on the enthusiasm with which they are facing their problems, Dr: Wilson, fresh from fourteen years of ministry . in Vancouver, «C., has great. faith "in his new but (has pretty well sized up its possibil- ities, He told his flock: that he had preached one sermon on giving to maller Kingston congregation; and; general church funds, and that. was all they would hear this year. He might gsk for money for the poor, for patriotic purposes - or for hospitals, but. fof ordinary ~ghurch revenue, there would be "nothing doing! from his pulpit. He paid tribute to the Sunday school of Chalmers, declaring 'that the had seen no better condueted ! s¢hiool between Kingstone and the! Pacific coast, and he has seen a good many. Dr. Wilson told his congre- | gation that he desired to have them make every effort to solve the sol- dier and student problems, and also' to give some attention to the life of "the other side of the city." He had no definite plan to offer but he want- ed their assistance in doing what could and ought to he done. Their church work must not be confined merely to their own constituency and to attending service on the Sab- bath, They must reach out and be- come brothers and sisters to all in the city who needéd help. . \ A Changing Landmark. "Whe "SALADA" Tea. Company have surrendered their bullding at 32 Yonge street, Toronto, to the Bank of (Montreal, the purchasers, and are moving out to 459-467 King street west--a few doors west of Spadina avenue on the south side. Twenty-one years ago they moved from Front street east to their Yonge street place and after three or four years' occupancy. the volume of their 'trade incredsing, compelled them to put on three extra sto: , thus mak- ing the building a six-storey one. The growth continuing, their 'warehouse again became congested, which neces- sitated erecting a new warehouse in Montreal, corner St. Paul and St. Sulpice streets. Previous to this a year in Detroit; then one in Bos his Week End Bargains Ladies' Patent Laced Boots, patent button and brown kid : laced boots, mostly all sizes from 21 to 7. lf 8 5 Extra Special Price .. .. 1.49--Children's Kid Laced Boots, sizes 4 to 73. 1.65---Girls' Heavy Goat Skin Laced Boots, sizes 11 to 2. Boys' Brown Laced Boots, Neolin 20148; sizes "= 3.99 2to 5%. Special . 4.85 Store Men's Brown and Black Calf Laced Boots .. .. .. .. ... NE Abernethy's Shoe GENUINE REDUC- TIONS IN FURS AT CAMPBELL BROS. Removal Sale Big discounts on Furs, Gloves, Caps, Hats, etc. This is a bargain opportunity that may not occur again for a long time. Buy now and save money. : CAMPBELL BROS Kingston's Oldest Hat and Fur Some - | miss omportunities, [wise buyers grasp them. --Every-pur- chase made here during our Feb- ruary sale is a real money saver. Come and see, any = department. You will find our claim is true. Phone 147 For Service Kingston Milling. Co, Limited Manufacturers of High Grade Flour branch had been opened in Buffalo. A. two afterwards a branch was "White Rose" and "Hungarian Patent" : For sale by all dealers Canals Food Board License Nos. 118 and 4-118 ssn a wf E A GOOD SUGGESTION BD ri THE EXCELXSIOR LIFE A strong Canadian « eaps, shirts, boots, ete. Sule from 310.50. 3 Gvercama from 3 $18 nd a 50 up. Shoes. Neolin sole, tans, $1.55 | valned at $500 each, core distributed to-day |G. McGowan has leased the old | Hotel Dieu building, and will carry on