ae ‘ ——— . ee * = WESTHOLME OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT AND TOMORROW ECLAIR GAZETTE — MILITARY “THE ROMANCE OF A HANDKER- CHIEF” —Comedy, featuring Mau rice Costello, ‘OLD NODDINGTON’S DAUGHTERS” Western Drama “GETTING UP A PRACTISE” Comedy, “THE COOK'S REVENGE” Comedy, POPULAR PRICES, 10 and 16 cts. Coming—Chartes Chaplin in “6hang- haled’’, Forbes Robertson In ‘Hamlet’ Wrrome, LONDON CAFE And Grill REASONABLE PRICES Hart Bik. Third Ave. ve BOXES FOR LADIES tunnels and brid-|! ! sed in the affidavit of | | JAMES R. FALLIS eye in connection with the David- son enquiry into war purchases for the government. Had he been a member of the Federal House he would have been disqualified for accepting commyssion on horses purchased. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL MEETING The Trades and Labor Council at their ussed the question of aldermanic meeting last night dis- candidates. After a very lengthy discussion, it was decided to en dorse Ald. Nieol, Ald. Ald. Casey and J. J. as can- didates for With respect to the mayoralty, Kerr, Anderson, municipal honors. the following resolution was carried: “Therefore be it resolved that we, the members of the [Trades and Labor Council, go on Mayor Newton election to the mayoratly seat for the year 1916, record as viewing with favor for and be it further resolved that, should he offer himself as a can- didate, he will receive our first consideration and endorsation.” It was decided that an effort be made to aid the union cocks and better the union restaurants in the waiters to get assistance city, as opposed to the non-union places. RED CROSS SALE On Friday of this week there will be a Red Cross sale of cook- ne he his time it will be held in the store of Bulger & Denike, formerly the Wark Jewelry Store. he sale will be in charge of Mrs. Henning and Mrs. Morrissey. In addition to the sale of cooking, for which the ladies are asked to make liberal donations, there will be a raffle held in which a canary, presented by Mrs. Derry, will be offered, A the general liberal patronage by public is asked for this worthy cause. CHRISTMAS PRESENT? Why not? To your friends or relatives east, ship them a box of fresh fish. They will appreciate it. The Fish Co., Let., will Ship it for you, Phone them. Rorvik “tm the Wake of the War by Archdeacon Collison, McRae Bros. Canoe,” now in stock For the Xmas_ table—crockery Wallace's. tf. Mironoee. Peel's M. P. P., in the public} “The Maple Leaf Freier” Where the Canadians fallen in France and in Belgium and their bodies consigned to hastily-made graves, to mark the spot and to make their names immortal in Freneh and Belgian history, their surviving comrades of these bloody battles planted seeds of the Canadian maple, and to comme- morate this Captain Harwood Steele, a nephew of the General brave have “Steve steele, known to so mang people of Prince Rupert, publishes the following lines in “Canada,” the jllustrated weekly published in London. i'wenty years hence, when the last trench has crumbled. And Time has lifted Belgium from her knees. rhe wind that cools her hills ‘and stirs her cornfields Will sing through maple trees. And the old peasant, resting by the roadside, Will pause beneath their shade with lowered head: llolding the graves as dedicate and sacred To our all-hallowed dead. Since here they lie, far from the land they died for, Where they had Vhousands of Forever set apart. fallen in the battle’s heroes, heart, nameless, but immortal, Though they may slumber in a foreign country, Nothing shall break their rest or trouble them. For stately emblems of their great Dominion Will sigh their requiem. MURDER AND ATTEMPTED BARON ALVERSTONE SUICIDE AT SEATTLE HAS PASSED AWAY (Special to The Dally News.) London, Dec. 15.—Baron Alver- (Special to The Dally News.) Seattle, Dec. 15.—Veli Verronna ' | : sy i was shot and killed in a rowboat|Stone is dead. on Lake Union by a man named Baron Alverstone, better known Anatolle Vesileff. The woman was|as Sir Richard Webster, was for- twenty years of age and the man!™erty Lord Chief Justice of Eng thirty nih eaba Tibetans jland, and was one of the signa- ! y. Li re Sslé ; Alaskan Britain jtories to the historic Vesileff, who is wounded in the between States. | boundary head, says that it was a suicide|},.q the treaty United he was pact. In his university days, MONSTER SHOW AT MAJESTIC THEA‘. the Cambridge eight some fifty | le : ° | famous as an athlete, rowing in jyears ago. For years he had a | wide practice as a barrister be- The Majestic morrow | tonight and to-| fore being transferred to the attrac-|House of Lords. “The drama, presents a most | MAURICE COSTELLO AT WESTHOLME THEATRI tive program, including Lost which deals with the invention of Secret,” a two-act a new high explosive. Besides | icerecerteties being of particular interest at{ “The Romance of a Handker- the present time, the drama in| chief,” featuring the famous mo- | vie actor, Maurice Costello, is the chief attraction at the Westholme itself is most thrilling. There is a Pathe Gazette, show- ing the latest war news, and two | tonight. Maurice Costello is one : comedies, “Soaking the!}of the most accomplished of fllm “Whiffles at the/artists. two! Eclair Gazette, two good comedies tip-top There is also the new Clothes’ and Front.” Whiffles thousand feet of provides | vr a continuous |and a stifring western drama, the | laughter. entitled “Old In addition to the usual pro-jton’s Daughters’,, and is certain jlatter is Nodding- | : . . eram on Thursday, Friday and/to prove highly entertaining. Saturday, there will be a two-reel | “Getting up a Practice’ and Essanay Chaplin comedy entitled |**The Cook’s Revenge” are sure to | “The Bank,” making a monster!produce no end of fun, | : eight-reel show for those nights.| Charlie Chaplin is coming soon ' jin “Shanghaied,”’ and the manage- Many fine things in linen work !ment will shortly present Forbes Wallace's. tf. Robertson in “Hamlet.” for presents ‘ATTRACTIONS Westholme I heatre THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH AND 17TH. “The Spoilers” SELIG’S MASTERPIECE IN NINE REELS From Rex Beach's Book, THE MOST WONDERFUL STORY EVER FILMED FEATURING William Farnum as Roy Glenister Kathlyn Williams as Cherry Malotte A THRILLING, POWERFUL, PICTURESQUE MASTERPIECE ADMISSION 75e, 50c, 25e. Two Performances Each Night Box Office Opens at 6.45, Show Starts at 7 o'clock Sharp. FRIDAY MATINEE:—Box Office Open 2.15; Show at 2.30, ADMISSION 35c and 265c. and chinaware GERM.N PLOT TO WRECK MILITARY TRAIN —————— DENYS COCHIN French envoy who was asso- ciated with Lord Kitchener jn the recent negotiations with the King of Greece. FOR PRINCE RUPERT Detroit, re- Port Simpson, accompanied by T. M. Michaels. Mr, cured timber limits at» Alice Arm, eT, turned last Durling, of night from Durling has se- where he expects to put in a mill. Ultimately, the concern intends to start a box factory in Prince Ru- pert. Meantime, the business will be managed by Mr. Michaels, but in the spring Mr. Durling hopes to make his home and headquarters in Prince Rupert and take an ac- tive part in the management of a b usiness which he feels satis- fied will grow. W. F. CAMERON LOSES HIS ONLY SISTER W. F. Cameron yesterday re- ceived the sad news that his sister, Mrs. D. F. Murray, of New Glasgow, N. S8., has died. Mrs. ailing for the death The the community will Murray had been past year, but her came quite unexpectedly sincere sympathy of go out to Mr. Cameron in the loss of his only sister. RECRUITING STARTED Captain Scharschmidt started recruiting for the 102nd Battalion The ground floor of the Little building on Second Avenue today, fitted up as quarters for Uniforms will be the men training here, and equipment are expected to arrive from the south tomorrow Full arrangements will Warden nornine, be made when Colonel arrives. FISHING PETITION Local fishermen and men in- terested in the fishing industry are not allowing the grass to grow under their feet in regard to the demands recently placed before F, H, Cunningham and D, N, we Intyre, of the fisheries advisory board, but have now prepared a petition which they are cireulat- ing for signatures. Open every evening, Bros, McRae 297. INS DESTROYED = BULGARIANS KEEPING AT A SAFE DISTANCE BULGARS SHOW THEIR REGARD FOR BAYONETS Allies Saved Ammunition in Their Retreat in Deep Snow—Loss Was Slight—More Men At Saloniki. (Special to The Dally News.) 15.—The Greek zovernment denies that the Bul- Paris, Dee. garians are on the Greek frontier. The saved all Franco - British forces their their retreat, which took place in ammunition in deep snow a nd with only small losses. Bulgarians Keeping Away. The efforts of the enemy to cut the Allies’ lines of communication failed. Irish regiments played such havoc the Bulgarians have shown no desire to come to Since Monday, when the with the bayonet, close quartérs. Greeks Leaving Saloniki. The Allied front extends for twenty-five miles north of Salo- Saloniki harbor is crowded with trangports bringing in troops and supplies for the Allies. The Greek troops are now leaving the district. Three Zeppelins Gone. Copenhagen, Dec. 15.—Three Zeppelins have been destroyed by accidents in Germany during. the month of November. The Z-18 was lost at Tondern, in Schles- wig-Holstein; the Z-28 wrecked near Hamburg, and an unknown machine was destroyed at Bitter- field. niki. GET THAT TURKEY On Friday first, the Sons of England will hold a whist drive and d ance in the K. of P. Hall, proceeds to go to the Patriotic Fund. Card tables will be set at 9 o’clock and dancing will begin at 141. Turkeys will be given to the successful whist players. A good time for everyone is assured. For the Xmas Cheer—glasses— all kinds—Wallace’s. tf. MAJESTIC :: THEATRE Tonight and Tomorrow a SPECIAL VARIETY PROGRAM “THE LOST SECRET” Two-act Drama of the Present Events of High Explosive Lytopite. PATHE GAZETTE One reel of War News. “SOAKING THE CLOTHES” A Scream Comedy. “WHIFFLES AT THE FRONT” Two thousand feet of Laughter. ADMISSION 10 and 15 cents. EXTRA! EXTRA !! EXTRA!!! THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Besides the usual change of program Essanay Chaplin Two-reel Comedy “THE BANK” crowd to Self’s Next 1N2tf, Vollow the Cafe. There is a reason.. Majestic Theatre, ' ‘ ooneee os OE oo ast ESS Tay FR Re or thoes naabealiec eae “ Se }