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1 THE OTTAWA EVENING JOURNAL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1916. LARGE CROWDS OF CHILDREN SWARMED RUSSELL THEATRE, DOORS YESTERDAY Local Bilinguilists Hold Two Splendid Concerts Yesterday and Evening to Raise Money to Buy Coal. SIR WILFRID LAURIER SPEAKS FROM THE BOX A peculiar sight was seen outaide of the Russell Theatre yesterday afternoon. Thousands of children, large and small, were clamoring to get Into Ottawa's chief theatorium and only about one-third of them sueceeded. The children were from the bilingual schools and had gathered to attend a performance given under the auspices of a committee composed of Lady Laurier, Miss G.

Woods, and Madame Archambault, wife of the mayor of Hull. It was, however, a historie occasion and the children were congregated at the doors of the theatre to witness three small operettas presented for the purpose of raising money to supply the Ottawa bilingual schools with coal. An admis. son tee of 10 canta was charged and a considerable sum was realized. The three operettas were "Au Large and "L'Ecos.

sals de Chatou," and the parta, taken by local talent, were very creditably played and all the actora and actrennes were much applauded. The principal characters in the first operetta, "Lea Ouvriers," were taken by Mr. Eugene Malette, Mr. Charles E. Marchand, Miss leine Reinhardt, Hull, and Miss Alice Malette.

This splendid little tale of Paris was presented to the audiences in an interesting and enjoyable manner. All were good in their parts. In "Au Large," a story of a faherman, by Jules Tremblay, the author, took one of the parts and was responsible for great part of the success of the piece. Others in this pretty little song play were Charles Marchand, Paul Outmet, Aime Lafortune, E. Dumouchel, W.

Carter, M. Tallieter, M. Belleau, R. Seguin, R. Morrisette, Jules Benard, A.

Jacroix, Gulbord, D. Parent, J. F. Chammene, G. Dearosiers, Those taking the parta in de Chatou" were Jules Trembier, Alme Desrosters, C.

Marchand and Miss Madeleine Reinhardt. Big Crowd in Evening. An in the afternoon, at the Ang performance, when the gramme was repeated, the house WAS packed from the "pit" to the "goda," and there were many influential persone in the boxes besides being scattered through the theatre. Amons those specially noticed were Sir trid and Lady, Laurier, Mr. Justice and Mra.

Brodeor, Fathers Rhesume, Lajeunnem and Guertin, Mr. 8amtel Genest, Mr. T. A. Armstrong, exMayor and Mrs.

Taylor MeVelty, Ald. and Mrs. Thomas Brethour, Mayor Archambault and Mrs. Archambault of Hull, and Notary Labelle, also of Hull, The numerous French-Canadian societies and many of the French Catholic orders of priests had representatives present. Speaking from one.

of the boxes, Air Wilfrid Laurier said he was glad to see such a large audience and was pleaned to be able to announce that' the children of the bilingual schools of the elty of Quebec had contributed 8500 tor the heating of the Ottawa schools. This money had been forwarded to Madame Landry. He commended the audience for showing its loyalty to the cause of the bilingual schools of Ottawa. Uprising in India. Uprising In.

India in Loss Dust with the little CanaMary Pidkford In Dust at the Imperial See the Than The dian girl Than The this week. ORGAN OF ST. PAUL'S THE MOST POWERFUL -Bits. The recent death of Bir Georgi Martin, the famous organist, reminder that the organ of St. Paul's la the most powerful in the world.

There is a weight of three tons on the bellow, and some its giant pipes disappear from view in the recessor of the enormous dome. Some of the smaller piper 4re up by the altar, and the rest either hidden away behind the long row of choir stalls or are lowering on either aide of the chol en. But all are controlled from little organ loft In which there scarcely room for anyone beside the organist seated at the key board. There are five rows of keys and two tiera of over 100 Ivory handle stops, Bir George, however, told the writer one occasion that. in spite of the immensity of the organ, the touch of any of its five rows of keys was lighter than that of a piano, and he showed me how, by pressing with his thumb 018 of a row of buttons as he played, whole combinations of stops were pushed out or pushed in.

He demonstrated, too, how with the alighteat pressure he could transform the sound of the organ from the noft eat and sweetest of tonas to volume which rolled and seemed to shake the entire building. The organ a very ancient one It was built betweer. the sears 1624 and 1700 by one Bernard' Schmidt, a ceebrated German organmaker, and cost $10,000. Schmidt was merely responsible for the inside work, the case being supplied by Joiner for fust over $1,650, while the carving on the care nearly 13,000. The organ has since under.

gone entire reconstruction, but al Schmidt's pipes hare been retained, and are now doing as good eer. vice as when they were made. IT SAFE?" The Great Western Railway, As part of its "safety" movement for the prevention of accidents to Its employees, has lasued a token which it la hoped will remind rallway servants 10 thirte before taking action. The token, which la of brim and the mize of a penny, bears the words "In every action ask self. "Ta it safe? This will disclose unseen dangers, inspire forethought, Induce care, and prevent On the reverse side of the token In the inscription, charm against accidenta 'Is it safe? Tit BItS RIBBONS FOR HANDBAGS.

Some of the new ribbons for are of velvet brocade. These are especially pretty made up with A whirred heading ur mounted framework of metal or shell Tonit a lot of marshmallow and while each one piping hot drop It enfe tittle round, crt. Fingernap. MISSANABIE BROUGHT MANY SOLDIERS BACK Liner Also Carried Eight Carloads of Canadian Mail From Great Britain. By Canadian Press, John, N.B.

Dec. 4. The today steamship with arrived here 186 officers and men and nursing sisters home from the war. The officers are: Afajor R. B.

Ross, officer in charge; Capt. J. 1 Gibson, 8th Battalion: Lieut. 2nd Battalion: Lieut. R.

Griff, 3rd Battalion; Lieut. F. D. Elliott, 18th; Lieut. D.

MeAlpine, 1at Regiment C. M. Lieut. J. W.

Straithnies, LE W. G. Harris, C. F. A.

(new post); Lieut. D. C. Peters, Major D. Gingras, 22nd; Captain J.

G. TipC.C.A.C.; Capt. H. C. Duncan, C.A.M.C.: Nursing Sisters P.

A. Ivey, P. Lloyd and M. F. ol.

E. B. Hardy, C.A.M.C., medical officer; Captains M. L. C.

Me Beth. C.A.M.: C. E. Keller, 19th; M. E.

Copeland, 14th; IL. A. Taylor, C.F.A.; Major 1. R. Lafleche, 23nd; Major A.

L. Nutt, 25th; Lieut. C. E. McDonald, 48th: H.

Brunton, 4th: C. B. Reilly, 42nd: W. L. Alken, 43rd; J.

D. Stone, 36th; F. G. Bond, C.F.A; J. B.

Hoodless, C.G.A.. C. W. Black, C.G.A.; H. E.

Legare, 22nd; W. B. Russell, 5th Battalion C. M. D.

G. Macintosh, F. D. Fortier, Engineers; H. R.

Murphy, 16th Battalion; H. H. Mackeen, Ind Ammuntion Column: J. M. Donaldson, 52nd Battalion: R.

W. Parke, 58th: W. M. Jones, 4th: W. E.

Gardiner, 4th; E. Munroe, N. J. Marcan, R. Murray, 15th Battalion; G.

A. Gerald, 87th: Major H. A. Chiskolm, ard: Major G. Cameron, D.A.A.D.

3rd; Major D. Alkens, C.F.A.: Major C. E. McKinnon, G. W.

Keils, No. 3 Field Ambulance Depot; Capt. W. J. Moran, P.T.D.: G.

Robinson (Capt.) 3rd Division cav. alry; Capt. 8. Morrison, 8.T.M.B.: Capt. C.

Masters, 9th; Captain E. W. Wright, 3rd: Capt. C. Evans, 42nd; Nursing Sister G.

Bangster, Sergta A. McCallum, H. F. Ellis, James Lar. kin.

9th Battalion, and Sergeant R. Woffenden. The Missanable also brought eight cars of Canadian mail. Mary Pickford All This Week. Mary Pickford, the little Canadian girl will be seen at the Imperial all this week in her first Less picture with.

her own company. Than The Dust. No advance in, prices. Matinees 5 evening. 10 20c.

NORTHCLIFFE MAY BE WITHOUT AN AUDITOR Threatens to Fire His Present One -If He Does no Other Firm Will Act. By Canadian Press. London, Dec. the course of correspondence recently published in the London Dally Mail between Lord Northcliffe and Sir William Plender, member of well-known firm of chartered accountants, which is being empoyed by the government in connection with the German. banks in London, Lord Northeliffe threatened to withdraw from Pender'a firm, the auditing worts of the Times and other papers' owned by him, "It the German policy of keeping alive German business is to be continued." Plender, who in described by Northcliffe "one of my watch-dogs," made, a reply which Incorporated In the Accountant's Journal, the official organ of the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors.

a rays the has Jour- bestrictly correct. He fore him two clients, Hia Majesty a government, on one hand, and Lord Northelitte and his friends on the other. Bir William claims to carry out the wishes and instructions of government In regard to the -business they have instructed him with, and he also discharges in the interests, as Lord Northeliffe himwelt admits, the duties of a watchdog in many of the large undertakings that have grown up around his lordship. "When Lord Northeliffe and his fellow shareholders threaten the loss LETTERS TO EDITOR THINKS AUTHORITIES SHOULD GIVE PUBLIC. THE INFORMATION.

Editor Journal, -Sir: perfectly agree with the article laste by "Ited Cross Contributor," When one hears such reports are the common topic of tion on the streets of Ottawa today, it would appear that, in the interof the Red Cross Hociety AL least, the proper authorities. should make some sort of a statement. ANOTHER RED CROSS CONTRIBUTOR, Ottawa, Dec. 1, 1916. WAIT TILL WAR IS OVER? Editor Journal Will you please, If you can, siye the readers of your paper any good reason why the ratepayers are not given a choice to vote "yes" or "no" In the widening of Bank street.

They are to be given choice in voting few thousand dollars, but, when it comes to the million dollars they are to be deprived of the privilege. Now. In war time the ratepayers with vacant stores, dwellings, and vacant lota And it a hard task to meet their ea and pay the high cost of living. which is going on daily without beIng called on to pay interest on Iona of dollars when there is no mediate need of it. When the war 1a over we will be better able to consider it.

RATEPAYER. HATS OFF TO MOTHERS OF WELLINGTON AND DALHOUSIE WARDS. Editor of The Journal: This city, on the whole, has done admirably in forces, but judging from the casualfurnishing men for the overseas ty lists since the section Canadians arrived of in France, that composed Wellington ward and the adjoining portion of Dalhousie ward must have done exceptionally well, I have paid particular attention to the realdences of next of kin given from time to time and have been astonlahed at the number of those whose home addresses are in the part of the city referred to. This morning. for instance, there were six out of ten names and on every list affectIng Ottawa the number is quite noticeable.

A resident near the intersection of Gilmour and Lyon streets for twelve years, I have watched with Interest during that time group of a dozen or so boys all chums. I am told that with scarcely an exception all these boys are at the front or on the way. Moreover, they are in fighting units. wish I could make an honor roll of them, but a tew of the names occur to me just now, viz: Harry Broadbent and Leth Graham, well known to lovers of hockey, and Fred and Allen Brown, sons of Mr. Brown of the Normal School staff.

Then from nearly every home within stone's throw of the same street Intersection have gone out in addition many young men older in years or more recent residents. Further west on Gilmour street was similar group alas these have been hit hard. In at were the three McColl boys and others whose names are not fainiliar to me. Arlington avenue la a street frequently mentioned. Bell street La another.

A brighter side shows that many of the boys have gone overseas holdIng important commands; othera bave been promoted, and all will, I am sure, give good account ot themselves, as boys who have been educated in such splendid schools by such capable teachers and men as we have in the Public and Separate Schools of the district would be sure to do. If I may be pardoned for doing so I will tell of of emolumenta to their auditor cause they disapprove of the policy. of the government who employ In another capacity, then it la time for the auditor to speak out, Whether Northelitte and his friends carry out their threats remains to be seen, that should they be so $11- advised we hope we know enough of the spirit which. animates. the accountancy profeasional to warrant us In belleving that no help will be forthcoming from any nalifled firm to assist Northelifte in carrying out hie determination, which cannot be in the interests of the British public." When cake tina worn thin, scatter little sand over the oven shelf before putting the tin in, and the cake will not burn in the bakIng.

two of our young men in whom have a particular interest and who were In Montreal when war 1914, was declared. Early, in Auguat, they enlisted an gunners in mount Battery of Field Artillery, went through the training camps at Delorimier Park, Valcartier and Salisbury Plain, and into action at the front in February, 1915. They have fought in all the battles largo and antall in which their units have been engaged since that time. They are now counted amongst the few survivors of the first contingent who have been -in continuous service. In March last both were given coms missions on the field, and were placed in command of French mortar batteries, which they organized.

Later, through the transfer of the senior officer in command of divielonal trench mortars of certain Canadian division, Lieut. Harold Bennett was. promoted to the divisional command, and Lieut. Gerald Davidson sod of our respected ex-alderman, to the command of the heavy mortars both being given the rank of captain. wish I had the data to mention others, but my letter is already too long.

Perhaps now that 1 I have started, my friends in the district will give me material for future lettera, or, what is better, write themseives. Perhaps this letter will reach the eyes of some young men not yet in uniform, and may influence them to emulate the example of the boys of our section. If a0, 1. will have attained the object I had in view when I started to write. W.

E. BENNETT. A LETTER OF APPROVAL. Enclosed with the following letter was a clipping of a letter in Satur-1 day's Journal entitled "A Red Cross Contributor," in which the authorities were criticized for not coming out frankly with the facts of the Gorrell Incident which has led so many conflicting rumors: To the Editor: I endorse the enclosed letter and think if there were few cases so dealt with, it might be the means of keeping others on the narrow path. It is shameful that people should be straining every nerve, doing and giving.

and then to have the results of their efforts made HILL. 46, The Roxborough. Ed. Note: The writer will pardon the deletion of one sentence which refers to a matter now under investigation. WRITTEN WITH MANY APOLOGIES TO THE COMPANY." Editor Journal: That group of philanthropic individuals known the Ottawa Electric Railway have decided to stop all the Rockeliffe cars at McKay's Lake instead of running them to the end of the line about a mile and a halt farther on.

We are surprised at this. We were always under the impreasion that this company was so obliging that they could not consider pecuniary losses when the convenience of the public was at stake? But, alas, we are disillusioned. The pany evidently considers that they could not make sufficient profit by running the line to the terminus. They even refuse to run a car down there in the morning and one in the evening or to have a jigger service. Let the public of course.

This is encouraging the people who own lots in this locality to build. But after all, we are very inconsiderate; why should we ask the company to. inconvenience themselves. or lose any of their hard earned profits: let us walk to the lake and help the company to tain their high annual dividends. With many apologies to the pany, we RESIDENT.

GENERAL HODGINS MADE STRONG RECRUITING SPEECH General Hodgine made a strong re. cruiting speech yesterday afternoon in the Regent theatre at the week. ly concert held under the auspices of the Magdeleine de Vercherea Chapter I.O,D.E. The collection was for the Red Cross Fund. Miss Ethel Hinchclitte and Corporal Whyte of the Canadian Ordnance Corps, contributed the musical tion of the programme.

Both are vocalists of repute in Ottawa, and were heard to best advantage in (well-chosen numbers yesterday. There was a large attendance, and the boxes were occupied by members of various local women's organizations, TONES sometimes wakes up feeling cross and in consequence the family know it without his telling them in so many words. Mrs. Jones attributes it to biliousness and if it doesn't wear off during the day she gives him a dose of liver medicine at night. The next morning he feels better and she gives him tea.

or coffee for breakfast, -and the next the next morning. And in a few days Jones has another spell. Dear Mrs. Jones means all right, but she doesn't seem to realize that if she didn't give Jones his morning tea or coffee she wouldn't have to give him the liver medicine and Jones would feel all right without both. Housewives everywhere have found out that Instant Postum takes the place of tea and coffee perfectly.

And that is only one of the reasons why Instant Postum has wholly supplanted the use of tea and coffee on thousands upon thousands of Canadian breakfast tables. 40c. Men's Order Your Business The A. E. Rea Christmas Luncheons Early, CONNAUGHT SQUARE.

Hours are 8.30 to 5.30. Telephone Q. 5040. Rest Rooms, 4th Floor. What! Only 17 More Christmas Gift Shopping Days All the energies of this Store rush and pleasant bustle that stores will be able to live up to Stocks were never so full as qualities are unquestionable and of the many thousands who depend shall And the fullest measure of It's to your own beneft that we among Immense unbroken stocks.

pay to the thousands whose pleasure array are studied to best will All the days between now and the Res interpretation of gift they are just now, prices never as far as service goes we propose upon Rea's for their gift satisfaction in doing so. counsel "SHOP EARLY!" it As well, it is the finest consideration and satisfaction it is to serve you. quite as helpful, that every one shopping this season service. Under the Christmas, few service. affords best selection that you can Visit Our Third Floor Salons and See the Latest in Women's Suits, Coats and Millinery In order to acquaint a great-1 er number of housewives with Crepe de Chine Camisoles the excellence of Oneida Com- SHEER ENOUGH TO SLIP' THROUGH A RING.

m'unity Silver, we are pleased Imagine a camisole so soft and silky fine it may be drawn to announce that through a ring without any effort. Crepe de chine is one of the luxuries in lingeries, but it is not extravagant for it wears even better than much of the apparently heavy quality muslins. THESE CAMISOLES have lace yokes and ribbon straps. They will be prettily boxed for gifts. Very Special 98c These Fine Petticoats Ready for Christmas Every kind and every color, a number of different styles from a very sedate one of dark colored sateen with a dignified frill to very gorgeous one with ruffles.

These, for instance. Each one will be put in a handsome Christmas box. BLACK SATEEN PETTICOATS, TAFFETEEN PETTICOATS, In heavy quality; deep frills: lengtha Paddy, brown, blue and from 36 to 42. Special at $1 black; all lengths. Priced at $1.75 GOOD QUALITY MOIRE PET- HANDSOME TAFFETA SILK and black.

Priced at $3.50 reasonably priced at $5.95 TICOATS, in grey, navy PETTICOATS, in shot effects. Very At Christmas and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but onco year -Tusser. MARKET DAY IN REA'S Grocery TELEPHONE QUEEN 5040. ST. LAWRENCE, REDPATH OR LANTIC SUGAR, 20 lb.

Cotton Bag. Royal Household or Five Roses Flour, 24 lb. bag $1.50 Crisco, for shortening, tin 38c Shelled Walnuts, lb. California Seedless Raisins, 1 lb. pkges, for Cook's Friend Baking Powder, lb.

tin 23c Kellogg's Corn Flakes, pkges. 25c Canned Raspberries, Sirdar tin Imported siacaroni, Luxury pkts. 35c Pure Raspberry Jam, Stuart's, Egyptian Lentils, red. Cocoa, iba. 350 Cowan's.

Perfection tin 35c MacLaren's Jelly Powder, assorted, pkges. Purity Oata, family size package, Libby's Asparagus Tips, tin Fresh Mixed Biscuits, ibs. .350 Waddell's Apple Jelly, in Jars, 1 for 29c Salmon, Mounted Police Red tins Harry Horne's Custard Powder, Ate tina Golden Santos Coffee, ground pure or with chicory, lb, Meats Sugar Cured Hams, mild cured, halt or whole ham, lb. 38c Fresh Brisket of Beef, lb. 19c Choice Rolled Roasts of Beef, boneless, lb.

12c Fresh Loin Pork for Roasting. lb. 21c Easifirst Shortening, lb. pall 60c Men Heavy Ribbed Wool Socks in four different shades, including khaki. Regular 60c pair.

Tuesday 49c Four-in-hand, Ribbed Wool Socks, medium weight silk finish. Regu- 49c larly 75c. Tuesday -Main Floor. Mrs. Primo Expert Demonstrator.

will be with us all this week, and will be charmed to show you the different assortments of Oneida Community Silver and assist you in selecting sets of individual pieces to meet your requirements. hear the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet Their words repeat Ot- peace on earth, good will to: Longfellow. The Neckwear Section is a Gift Store in itself and contains a hundred feminine gift suggestions. Everything in it is 80 well chosen that whether you select a' collar at 25c, or a very expensive, hand collar, you may be sure it will be in the best of taste. -Main Floor.

GIFT OF AN Electric Iron WILL BE WELCOMED. "I had rather my husband gave me some of those wonderful electric appliances for Christmas than anything I can think said a woman the other day. For instance, such things as theseHOTPOINT ELECTRIC An iron that has guarantee behind it; it is properly constructed to keep hot when wanted. That is one of the good features of the HOT POINT. NEW ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS.

Cleanest and most sanitary! OVERETTEN TOASTERS, GRILLS, etc. -Basement. In giving. man receives more than he gives, and the more in proportion to the worth of the thing given. -MacDonald.

the night for Christmas When all through the house Not a creature WAS stirring, not even mouse, The stockings were hung by the chimney, with, care. In hopes that St. NIcholas soon would be there.C. C. Moore "I Want a New Sweater" -more than one woman will say when someone asks her what she wants for Christmas.

Please look at these very. unusual ones you decide on any. They are made by people who understand what it means to make Sweater Coats both fashionable and warm. The following represent two great values! WOMEN'S WOOL cuffs. SWEATER COATS, with $7.50 angora collar and Special WOMEN'S SHETLAND WOOL SWEATERS, in tan and pink with striped collar and cuffs.

Suitable to wear under a loose coat; warm and light weight, and without the cumber. some feeling that many sweaters give. Special $6.75 Beautiful Silks In Blouses Dress Lengths "WHAT SHALL I GIVE PHYLLIS." said one lady to another in the store Saturday afternoon, while she was choosing for new gown. We ventured to suggest a dress length or blouse length of silk. "WHY THAT'S A PERFECTLY LOVELY IDEA because she makes her own drespes," she replied.

We are quite sure that, tomer expremed it, "It would be fectly lovely idea," and very one to of people not thought how appropriate. and practical a gift this Is. for close friend of the giver. Fancy Linens For Christmas FANCY LINES SHOULD be chosen early because the beat selection is now here. there is anythings that more delights a woman than fine linens it still has to be There Isn't a woman who inn't very fond of good fancy linens.

There are many to choose from now but as tart as they CO they cannot be replaced. So. you see, advisable to make your choosing early, What about these helpful suggestions? SHAMS AND RUNNERS. IRISH TABLE CLOTHS. 300 EACH.

Bise 30 30 and 17 50. Size 8-8. Pure Irish linen; some Hematitched with dainty floral de- the round floral design. Excellent sign, each 30c $4.00. IRISH TABLE NAPKINS.

SHAMS AND RUNNERS. Size 22 22. Irish linen damask kins of excellent quality, in very good 500 EACH. Bize 30 3 50 and 18 50. terns, Per dozen $4.00.

design Hematitched; embroidered particularly at, neat fleur-de-lis SHAMS AND RUNNERS. each end. Cannot be equalled anywhere at the price. Each 50c EACH. Bize 30 30, 18 36 18 45- 64.

Plain centre, ed with substantial lace edging. Each BATTENBURG TABLE COVERS in' different: designs: BATTENBURG CENTRES. $3-50. 82-90, 84-00 and Eyelet centre. wide, heavy aft.

tenbura lace; nice SHAMS AND RUNNERS. 45c RACH, 30 30 and -MADEIRA TEA NAPKINS. 18 54. Hamstitehed, with Dainty tea drawn work; oral 45c. clated.

You their designs. Each 84.50 to, $10-00 our cusa perwelcome had pleasing one who found. kinds It have quality, nappat- ind finish69c.