The Ottawa Citizen from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • 5

i. THE CITIZEN, OTTAWA. CANADA, FRIDAT. JAVCART 13, IS8. nv i U.

S. ATTITUDE ON debt of the province could be wiped out In twenty years. The govern ment would undertake' itself the maintenance of all highways constructed under the Good Roads Act. HELD 77TH ANNUAL shall have it without regard to political differences, but with a straight idea for the advancement of the Dominion we are all serving." Sir W. Hearst, President.

TORONTO. Jan. 12 Sir William Hearst, member of the International Joint Waterways Commission, and former premier of Ontario, was elected president of the Empire Club today, succeeding Brig-General H. Mitchell. E.

H. Wilkinson. S. R. Parsons and W.

J. Darby were elected nice-presidents. MR. ROBB ASKS FOR HELP OF BUSINESS MONTREAL, Jan. 12.

Hon. James A. Robb. minister of trade and commerce, made bis first public appearance In bis new cabinet position when he spoke here tonight at the opening dinner of the Export Club of Montreal. Mr.

Robb said he stood as minister r.f commerce to seek advice from business nien. and not to, give it," and asked "the assistance of all you business men and I know that I Timr STORE OF ESTABLISHED LOW PRICES. FOURNIER'S GREATER JANUARY SALES OF Splendid Reports From Var-i ious Societies Apprecia tion or rastors Services. THE GUNNERS' ASS'N Charter Has Now Been Obtained Board of Directors Elected. The Resignation of Premier Briand Will Delay Action on Matter.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12. Determination of the United States administration's attitude toward participation in the international economic conference called to meet at Genoa in March may be delayed as a result of the resignation of Premier Briaud. of France.

It was indicated today in high official circles. It is the intention of the administration to avoid haste in deciding its Factory Cotton Tn mill ends 1 to 10 yards, values to 20e. Jan. Sale Price per yd Xo phone or mail orders. Limit 10 yards.

Mr. Taschereau Tells of Millions Realized From the Sale of Liquor. (Canadian Press.) Jan. 12. Tremier Taschereau.

in the debate on the address in the Quebec assembly this afternoon, defended the Quebec Uquor Law. He held that the Quebec system ot government control was the best and the most practical, although total prohibition still had its partisans, Its advocates and its apostles. the sister province, he said, there was a cry for lomiuiou-wide prohibition. "Hands off Quebec." cried 1'remier Taschereau. The control of alcohol belonged to the provinces he affairmed.

and each was at liberty to have the system it pleased. JTanuary 10 to 20 It was announced at the annual meeting of the Ottawa Gunners' Association, held Inst night at the association's headquarters. Bank etreet, that the association had obtained a HOW1CK HALL -v 1 1 charter and that it was now an in course in connection with the economic conference, according to high officials and it is believed that the Horse A. A. Fournier, Limited m-m 1 change In the French ministry will be another factor to be considered before a decision will De reached.

corporated club. On account of It being a chartered club, no committee was appointed as last. year, but instead a board of directors was appointed. This board consists of R. H.

Jennings, R. A. Olmsted, Major A. B. Gillies, Capt.

L. V. Jackson, A The Seventh-seventh annual meet ing of Knox Presbyterian church was held last night in the church hal, most of tho membership of the church, and nt it 'f harmony and enthusiasm prevailed, i liev. K. B.

Whyte, the pastor, was i In the chair, and was accorded-a atnmling vole of appreciation and Jhunks by the congregation. Reports were prestutcd by the and treasurers of the va-, rious oruulzutiuns oonucetcd with the church, all of which showed dtiringr the past year. In the absence of Treasurer Win. Korthwood, owing to illness, his re-K port ae presented by Mr. F.

A. JtcDlarmid. which shuwed that the cum of $24,680.83 was collected from all sources-during the year. VJia statement aim "Unwed that the -accessary amount had been given is the congregation to secure from the estate of the late Hiram Robinson IXo.OOO towards the securing of 4 manse. The late Mr; Robinson bequeathed fhe above "amount towards the securing of a manse providing that the congregation contribute a cer BANK ST.

COB. LAUBIES AVZ. I I POPE'S MESSAGE TO KING GEORGE If tnese good apostles, he saio, V. Pomeroy. J.

Tighe. R. H. Hal sti-aufc-ers to this pruvlnce. imagine i penny, C.

J. IXwar, J. B. Hoey and Stellar evening programs in coanectiort with Uttawa E. H.

Olmsted. The board will meet they con think and legislate for Quebec they will be greatly de-ce'ved." He invited to exercise their apostolic zeal, their propagan His fylajesty Replies to His Holiness. LONDON, Jan. 12. The following Winter Fair, Carriage Horses, Hunters, High Jumpers, Ponies, Ladv riders in classy performances, new musical ride by K.C-M.1'.

Admission for evening horse show, 50c. During Day 25c. J. C. STUART, Pres.

B. PHALEN, da and their love of their neighbor amongst themselves, where they Mil ems i I PERCOLATORS would find a superb field of action telegram from Pone Benedict to Quebec would not tolerate any in tervention. Speaking of the taverns and the complaints' againr.t them and the beer they sold, the premier said that in the near future to elect its officers. Major-General Su Edward Morrison, K.C.M.G., U.B.. D.S.O..

is a patron of the club and was at last night's meeting. He spoke briefly and congratulated the members on their success in organizing the association. A year ago this association was organized with twenty-two members and now it boasts 750. General Morrison stated that the association, was recognized as one of the first cliibs of the city. He dwelt on the success the members of the association had in athletics and aleo the high class of manhood that made up the membership of the association.

A Tonic Atmosphere. The efficacy of the tonic atmosphere of Algonquin Park is recognized by all who have enjoyed a few- King George, congratulating him upon the conclusion of the Anglo-Irish treaty, was made public here toniKht: "Overjoyed at the agreement happily reached regarding Ireland. We congratulate Your Majesty warmly on having contributed effectively to this great work of peace." The King replied as follows: "I thank Your Holiness warmly for the kind message which afforded me sincere gratification." All latest makes and of very good quality aluminum and The Butter "Good Neighbors" Recommend to the New Bride And the new housekeeper using Valley Creamery Butter, knows that all her. little ventures into hospitality will bear all the hall marks of an experienced hostess. Off All Regular Selling Prices.

TONIGHT AND SAT. Your Last Chance To See he would conteat himself for the present to say the breweries and the tavern-keepers that if the system of selling beer source of disorder it would be changed. The government had suppressed the vendors of alcohol; It would1 not hesitate to take the necessary measures to suppress all other systems which led to abuses. Revenue Received. Mr.

Taschereau announced that revenue from the liquor sales from May 1 to Dec. SI had reached a total of $9,325,727.41. He said that it had exceeded all expectations and the government would realize a profit of four 'million dollars annually. The sales for the month of December alone amounted to $2,470,295.35. Making suggestions as to how the four million dollars profit should be used, he thought that the treasury could put aside a million dollars a year to re-purchase the debentures of the province and increase the sinking fund, that a million dollars be spent exclusively for the maintenance of highways and that the remainder he spent on colonization, agriculture end education.

He held that with this system the I 410416 PHONES For Sale tain amount. This manse is now occupied by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Whyte.

The treasurer's report also (show-ad that 17,056.35 nad been contributed for general missionary pur- JOses, including the Forward Move Went, while about $2,000 was given to benevolent purposes, including tbe China famine fund. The collec-don of these amounts are included the total of- 124.6S0.S3 for the ear. The debt on the church has een reduced to below $10,000. A temporal committee was appointed and at an early date it will (ilec-t its officers for the This aonimittee consists of W. D.

Brun-ton. Thos. Ferguson, F. A. McDiar- Wild.

Wm. Js'orthwood, J. A. Russell, John Shearar, J. A.

Eallantyne, Best, R. O. Bobler, A. L. Garvock, Hugh Graham, S.

J. Law. Robert Msnn, J. V. lienzles, C.

S. Me- jHllivray, D. K. Mcintosh, and Piaunt. MANY WERE FORCED I TO SLEEP ON FLOOR Accommodation at Union BANK ST.

days during the winter months in this wonderful territory. Dry. clear and pure, the air acts ae an Invigorative and medicines are All Canadian winter sports can be enjoyed. Accommodation at the Highland Inn, the Grand Trunk hotel, may. be had at reasonable rates.

Just the place for thrve recovering from illuens or fatigue. Ask any Grand Trunk Agent for booklet, or write to N'T. 01023(024) at ail Pure Food Grocers Katherine Macdonald In a First National Attraction "HER SOCIAL VALUE" A drama of a girl who found beauty alone was not enough. Also a roaring Mack Bennett Comedy. "Hard Knocks and IjOvc Taps" with Charley Murray.

IMPERIAL 319 Sparks OTTAWA We Clarke, manager, "Highland Inn." EXPERIENCED ADVERTISERS PREFER THE CITIZEN. 'fl Algonquin Park Station, Ont. (Advi.) If you need household utilities. read The Citizen's "Articles For lMfellilli'M Sale" column. (Advt.) "The Shop for Ladies Wear Our Specialty, Exclusiveness." Mission Taxed During the Past Month.

The monthly meetmsr of the exec Selling Out Sale Of All Brok en Lines Sacrificed at 50 to 75 Reductions. BIG BARGAINS FOR ALL We Are Detersniied to utive, of the Union Mission was held Clear Every yesterday, Mr. Matthew. Orme. pres- '-4 i.

i II 1 1 Quality With Economy. AncS Winter Stock Garment of Fall ''Ment. being in the chatr. and 13 members of the rommittce attending. Mr.

James Joad. niiperintendent of the miision, reported that- daring Jet-ember, 6,082 meals were served and sleeping accomodation jrovid-d for 2,790 persons. 750 or whom, however, were compelled to sleep oii the floor. There were, 121 new arrivals during the month, from gn to'49 percent, of these being ex-service, men Ouf of Convalescent eases to the number of nine Tero' assisted on leaving, and reve'v cravneite, Hned boots, WeoUiv flpece soles. and frit, pers.

for men and women slip- 75c CO ban hecln. Reg. 55.95, for 3 iiohr.ot 0-J rm boots $2.95 3 huckl? $2.75 $2,95 Suits At Less Than Half Away Below Makers Selling Price To Ub For Little or Nothing When Values Are Considered Blouses Women's hf-ut gaiters. Tog. 3.95, for Womin hi-cut 1uotv all $5.93, for cases.

There were 22 gosw-T hlak kid high and Cuban heels boots. Sizes ervices In the mission during Iierember with-a total attendance. of .2 -12 to 1 oiily tt.ttt persons. 1 it $1.93 gaiters. 1 Mr.

Joani -stated that-eince thees- Woman's I3-button i nbllsament nt the "Dug Bv dress boote, res, for. Xor $1.75 Entire Stock of Silk Blouses Divided Into Four Prices Women's black cnlf two strap pumps, cuban (JO flfj heels, res. $5.95, for Women's boudoir slippers from 1 VP TWard murket hall for ex-service men unemployed, the tax on steep-Jlns accommodation at the mission been considerably relieved. The total income for the month as SI, 4.10, a considerable in-, rnNjse over the correpondinr month year, of this amount was spent anil Inn 'balance in hand! to commence 1922 was $i2U. 35 CLOTH SUITS Our entire balance of All Wool Trico-tines.

All Wool Serges, Poiret Twills, Broadcloths, Homespuns and Checked Tweeds. Navy, Black, Dark Grey, Sand, Other wonderful bargains too numerous to mention. I I I VX was decided to hold the anncil JDark Brown. Sizes: Misses 16, 18 and cosiness meeting January 20. when lunch would be provided for about SO of the mission subscribers, and election of officers would take place a.er.

The i-emiiinder of the business, at ijteiioivdny'a meeting was of a routine 'I 'i 362 Bank Street- 1 llppoiilte imperial Ttaea'rr. 5' KB rrr" 9 II 1 36 and 38 only. Regular selling prices We have a stock of Blouses large enough for a dozen stores and we must cut them down quickly. January is the end of our fiscal year and inventory1 must show stocks cut to the bone. For this reason we have grouped our entire of silk waists into four lots at prices only a fraction of the original.

If you ever saw bargains in waists you will see them here. 'Hi KffKrffT $39.50 to $69.50. Special, Saturday $25.00 FUR-TRIMMED SUITS Thirty Suits in this lot. Every one of Silk Bl ouses Values to $8.50 Silk Bl ouses $3.95 $5.95 $7.95 I value and worth. All Fur exceptiona 01 Values to $12.50 Values range from $59.50 to Special Saturday, while they Trimmed.

$H0 each last Silk Bl ouses $39.50 Values to $15.00 Silk Blouses Values to $22.50 $10.00 BALANCE OF ALL OUR CLOTH COATS Sizes 16, 18, 36 and 38. Some fur trimmed, but mostly all have self collars. Very fine mannish Tweeds and quite a few Sport Coats of Suedine fur trimmed Tans and Greys. SIXTEEN FUR-TRIMMED COATS Beautifully and richly trimmed with high class Opossum and Beaverine Fur Garments are made up of Marvella, Bolivia, Normandy and Velour Cloths. Very handsome models of excep tional worth and value.

Sizes 16 to 36 only. Values to $95.00 eacn. Saturday, Special These latter are ideal coats for ski-in tobogganing and skating. Regular values range to $45.00 each. Saturday, Special $19.50 Paul Whiteman Orchestra make records exclusively for 111 "His Master's I Thete Six Fox Trott are their latett offering: llSffil 3 APRIL SHOWERS liil I WXEP NO MORE, MY MAMMY Hi: 31 8 Rwd N.

imbs-ssc IIS JS iiiiyil EVERYBODY STEP 11 Record No. 18826 85c. US ffl SECOND HAND ROSE li-i HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN? IB Record No. 18818 85c. Atk to hear them played on the I I Ullj Victrola Itel 1.

at any His' Master's Voice" dealers i i 1 1 1 i 0 ij This is a positive and decisive clearance of garments that in some instances are worth five times the price. 182 Sparks St. Phone Q. 7526 Come Down Early For First Best Selection. 1 "SLIMITEZ) pgffl 1 1 wimimj! UJjJLLUlLUfW 11 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 111 'n? A 4.