THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1915, On Furs John McKay ' 149.157 Brock St. Kingston. Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains Big savings to wise buyers. Parlor Cabinets, mahogany and gold finish, $50 and $55, reduced to $20, Parlor Suits, $110, reduced to $85, Parlor Suits, $75, reduced to $63. Parlor Suits, #30, reduced to $23. ito at COMMANDS R. C. H. A LIEUT. W. EB. STEACY HAS BEEN MADE A CAPTAIN. Members Half Holiday--Sergt.-Major Jor- dan to Publish Gunners' Guide. Lieut, W. E. Steacy has been ap- pointed a captain and is commander of the R.C.H.A. depot battery. Lieut. J. H. Roberts and Lient. R. Stewart have been appointed respectively in command of the right and left see tions of the battery, Pte. Wilsop, Nu. 2 Battalion, won the cup for the all-round athlete. He points in the two days sports. His nearest contestant, Pte. Northey, No 3 company, scored ten points. 21st bast scored fifteen company, The Pipers band is bethg instructed three days a in stretcher-hear- ing and its members expert in work, week quite militia are this branch now of At eleven o'clock Thursday morning a battalion parade was held in the armouries and an exhibition of physieal Sergt.-Major Gilbert. After the par- ude the men were pleasantly surprised by Lieut.-Col. W. S. Hughes, who said that he would give every man on {in the battalion a holiday from that at eleven men an friends. time until Thursday night o'clock. This is to give the opportunity to meet their Corpl. Reid, PAM.C,, is in Toron- the fun ral of bis sister in- The provisional school of cavalry | examination will be héld on Friday MY morning. The examiners are Col. (i, il. Ogilvie, Major W. Allan Stroud and Capt. W. E. Steacy. The medical course for officers ished on Thursday with examinations in stretcher-drill and other subjects. The instructors were Major F. E. Fifty styles to select from and cov- | Etherington and Corpl. Roberts. ered to suit your own taste. | published for the instruction of | tillerymen in Canada. { completed a hook called 'the Serot.-Major Inst. 8, has "Gun- will be ar- The book. is very complete and will be a valuable Jordan ners Guide, C.F.A.," which addition to militia libraries. | | | Axminsters, Velvets. - Several hup- | dred , reduced from $1.75 to! 51% or this sale. - Some great bar- gains, Rugs, some specials at prices that will please. All reduced. Upholstarin aad, Repair Work promp well done. "Phone 90. Yours, T. F. HARRISON AUTO LIVERY Bibby's Garage A-1 Auto Mechanics Agents, Dodge Bros. Phones: 201, Garage; 917, i For Sale Gramophones, Phonographs, Graf- onolas, Columbia and Victor records, Odeon and Jumbo records, Edison 2 minute records, RBiue Amberal re- Cheer Up ! In childhood's days we were Exclusive sympathy and pride, In some strange ache or pain; A good old aunt would always say : "Yes, I've been so, for many a day, snatch away, "Twas uscless to complain. And denied And our martyr's erown now if believe you've struck The zero mark of human luck, Some friend will say to you: "It might be worse. Ou foreign battlefields and die, Without a friend or vomrade nigh." And that is sad, but true. This: brand of optimism, friend, Lacks joyfulness, I apprehend, For healing a reverse. Still, of you're erippled in the race And need a philosophic brace To help you back into your pace, It might be worse. ' ~J. B. Freeman, in St. Louis Globe- Democrat. "The Original Drunk." Billie Ritchie, the famous English comedian, who originated the 'drunk' make-up, which he used with big suc- cess for years in pantomime, who has played America from coast. to coast, and was seen a few years ago in Guss Hill's musical revie, - "Around the Clock," has joined the Universal Film Co. and is now known as the "Man > makes Broadway laugh." He will be presented in the movies or the first time in Kingston on Fri- day and Saturday at the Ideal thea: tre, in the two-reel roaring comedy, "Love and Surgery," alse two other reels. If you enjoy a laugh don't miss seeing Ritchie. N.H.A. Wednesday Results, Canadiens, 8; Ottawa, 2. . Quebec, 5; Wanderers, 4. Torontos, 5; Shamrocks, 1. you OXO CUBES are exictly suited to the needs of men in traning for the war They build up strength to resist chimatic changes, fitness, and counteract the effects of cold and fatigue I¥ L3¢. axp ¥ie, TINS. 2 PAYING 3 OVER 10% of 21st Battalion Have drill was put on under fin- | | merchants would have had floats | the parade on Wednesday afternoon. | They could not be expected pose the perishable stuff | ready. {him How many lie | | Dieu on Wednesday afternoon, suf- A QUEEN'S GRADUATE. Winuipegger Is Youngest Deetor On! Canadian Staff. i Among the eight medical men ap-| poigted to complete the medical stafi of the First Capadian contingent ig a | voung Winnipeg doctor, K. U. Dean, M.D. p Dr. Dean graduated in medicine from Queen's University in 1914, but ! later decided to take a post-graduate student course in the Manitoba Medi- eal College, Winnipeg. Dr. 'Dean, like arge number of other eastern grad- , took advantage of the superior hospital facilities found in Winnipeg for the completion of a practical medical education. During the pres term the young doctor' devoted Af almost entirely to the hospital becoming noted throughout uat yes, Canada. . Dr. Dean is a brother of the presi feut of the Conservative Association of Port Arthur. For several months he practiced at Carlyle, Sask., hut abandoned his practice to eontinue his studies in medicine. Dr. Dean will army surgean in Gen- » the youngest army, being only eral Anderson's twenty-three vears of age. --y-- --im-- FUNERAL OF MRS. WIGLE Who Swallowed Nail and Darning Needle, Kingsville, Ont., Feb eral was held here of Mrs. le, aged fifty-one years, who died in Harper hospital, Detroit, from the effects of swallowing a daring needle, a nail, some hair pins and buttons. The discovery of articles in her stomach was made by an X-ray. An attempt was made to remove them, but she died on the | operating table. | The death of her hushand months ago lightly unbalanced mind, her children think. 05 y The fun- Alvin Wig- FeVE the fifteen hes OBTAINS PROMOTION. Col. Chas. McDougall 'Becomes a Brigadier-General. Col. Charles McDougall, formerly of Kingston, and at present military se cretary to General Alderson, at the front, has been promoted to the rank of brigadier-general. Gen. McDou- | gall was acting adjutant-general at Ottawa after the departure of Col. Victor Williams with the first contin gent, and. has been for years a popu- lar figure in the militia of Canada. He is a brother of Mrs. A. K. Kirk patrick, "The Chestnuts," cornér Wel lington -and Johnson streets. Merchants' Drive Notes, If the weather had been fine, other in to ex- they had the | gave drive. possi: R. J. Reid wishes to thank newspapers for the help they in connection with the "The papers /made the drive ble," he said. C. H. Finkle % Co. received a spe- cial prize for the best team and hack in the parade. | Meeting Of Osteopaths. The Central Ontario Osteopathic As- sociation met at Dr. Asheroft's office, Wednesday. Ur. Walmsley, Peterboro, was elected president; Dr. Armstrong, Cobourg, vice-president, and Dr. Ash- croft, sceretary-treasurer. The mem- | | bers discussed Osteopathy and dietery | | treatment of rheumatism, neuritis, | | epilepsy and migraine. The next | | meeting' will be held at Belleville dur- | ing Faster. } Dandelions Picked On Feb, 24th, | On Wednesday, J. M. Sherman, 212 Rideau street, who is employed | by the Davis Drydock Company, was | able to pick the first dandelions of the season in the latter's yard.| These spring flowers were forward-| ed to the Whig for inspection, and | ey were found to be the real thing, | This is quite early for dandelions. Kingston Advertised. Kingston has received excellent ad- | vertising throughout Kastern Untario| through un ~ military carnival. | People were Here from all parts for | the first time and were charmed with | the beauty of Kingston and its splen- | did buildings. They were also great- ly gratified at the generous hospital | ity bestowed. . { Military Books. Now in stock: - Field Artillery Training, 1914. Handbook of 18-PR.-Q.F. Gun. Field: Borvicy Pockael Book, 19' Field Service Pocket Book, 1914. Otter's Guidd, 1914. R. Uglow & Co., 141 Princess St. Death Of James Eves, James Bves, a well-known cab- man, who was taken to the Hotel fering from pneumonia, passed away at 7.30 o'clock on Thursday morn- ing. The deceased is survived by a Presented With Watch Barry i McCambridge orderly for Lieut.<Col. H. R. Duff, i is going overseas, was presented with a fine wrist watch by Col. Duff and the members of his family. The gift was very much appreciated by Mr. McCambridge. 3 1 : ---------- 2.45 p.m. at INCIDENTS OF THE DAY LOCAL NOTES AND ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST. Happenings in the City and Vicinity --What the Merchants Offer to the Readers of the Whig. William Swaine, piano tuner. Orders received at McAuley's. "Phone 504.+ "Films *developed," at Gibsons, One million copies of The Rosary have been printed fo sell at 50e. { "Sick people" made well by going to Gibson's Red Cross Dmg Store. Mra. W. O. Price and Miss Alice iresnan, Brockville, attended the ear- nival. H. Cunningham, piano King street. leave orders Auley's hook store. Miss Margaret Dunnett the end of this week for Falls on business. 3 There was a small market on Thurs: day morning, - with change in prices. "Puy son's. R. H. Toye left on Wednesday for John, N.B., where he will sail on Friday on a trip to Fngland. "Buy Wace Creams." at fibson's. Plumbing, tinsmithing and heating. Prompt attention. W. C. Bennett, 19F Princess street. Phone 1083, Ex-Mayor A. M. Patterson, Brock- 21 Me- tuner; at is: leaving Niagara no Shaving Brushes," €ih- at St ville, was in Kingston on Wednesday carnival. cadets to take in the military Several of the are sulfer- ing from measles. They are isolated at the Royal Military College. Was $1.50. Now 36. The College Book Store, » "Do you need a tonic?" Co Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. Mrs. John Dickson 'is dead at Ant werp, N.Y. Sho was mother of Er nest' Dickson, of Kingston, Ont, Miss Janet , Dunnett, visiting rela- tives, has left for London to her position, You can save doctors' bills ing to Gibson's Red Store. A British mail will clase at the post office to-night at eleven o'clock and another will close at eleven o' clock Friday morning. "Buy Throat Tablets," at Gibson's. Mrs. James Stewart, Bagot street, will receive to-morrow with Mrs John Pateh, Montreal, and not again this season. "If you are sick" go to ted Cross Drue Store. "The Rosary," by Florence I. clay, now ! Phone for copy. "Buy Shaving Brushes," son's. Rosary. to resume by go- Cross Drug Gibson's , at meeting in Miss Clara Ostler and her Gordon 3a seriously ill, William Snowden has taken out permit for the erection of two brick houses on the west side of tenac street, between Johnson Brock, streets. "Kingston's Famous Fur Store" Thousands of Dollars can" be saved to fur wearers if they take advantage of our big annual . Bar- College Book Store. ! Gib- | At the grand chapter of the Royal { Arch Masons, M.Ex.Comp. W. 8. R. Murch, Kings. | ton, was elected grand first princival. |" neice, | | Miss Gordon, have left for Saskatoon, | | Sask., where Mra. Longon, | very | a | Fron- | and | FUR SALE which "ends Saturday. Just TWO DAYS MORE, and we want to finish it up with a rush. TT ---- The One Book You Have Waited The Rosary By Florence L. Barclay. Former Price $1.30, Now 50c¢ A phone message will bring you a copy. : THE COLLEGE BOOK STORE Phone 919. " 169-162 Princess Street. MAAMAMSAAALLAAALAALS SPRING, SPRING Received to-day a big shipment of the new- est creations in Wash Dress Materials. PRINTED CREPES NOVELTY STRIPES FANCY TOBRALCO PARISIAN ORGANDIES PRINTED VOILES SEED VOILES NOVELTY CREPES SILK CREPES MOIRE VELOURS FOULARD MULLS EMBROIDERED CREPES WHITE PIQUE BEDFORD CORDS SPARKLE SILKS, Etc, Ete. Prices start at 10c a yard. Pictorial Patterns, newest and best. NEWMAN & SHAW The Always Busy Store. § { | "Marty" Walsh Is Dying. ! eee BUILDERS SUPPLIES 3 . Hockey fans all over Ontario will be | sorry to hear that "Marty" Walsh, | {formerly yof Kingston, and one of the i greatest little centres that ever play- {ed hockey, is dying of tuberculosis at A very choice lot of Siraighn, sound Cedar { | i | Muskoka sanatorium. 'Marty' was | afflicted almost a year ago and went to a ranch outside of Edmonton. Two | or three weeks ago he grew worse, and after a five-ddys journey he reach- ed Muskoka in a Very bad state. A telegram was sent to James 1. Suth- erland that he was in a very low con- I this list of prices: Men's $25 Fur Coats for $12.75 Men's Piece Persian Lamb Peak Driving dies' $75 - Russian | y Coats for $38.50 | Ladies' Muskrat lin- ed, Sable Trimmed Coats .............535} - Misses' $5 and $6 odd | Mutt in different furs | "Chilis Witt Thibet Setts A Sls Por Gus. ER e for". $315 {i drtton on Fhursdgy morning: Tanke. nd alo ur team while the on are good. Street Crossings Awful Citizens are complaining about! the dirty condition of the streets. It is bad enough to have to +trndge through filthy slush, but when a pretty young lady slips and falls in- to it on Princess street, near Bagot, it is time to take action. The chair- man of the Board of Works might have given a few men jobs hy put- ting them to work on thé business thoroughfares. : osts. Just what you i} want for that new wire { | Imported {Gold {Goods We have a shipment of Eng. fish Gold Bar Pins and Brooches which were delivered to us at a great reduction. The reduced prices are still on them, and, in some cases, Brooches and Necklets can be bought at half their regular worth, There are a few small Pla- tinum Pieces among them at 20 | Per cent. discount. Smith B mi DI'OS., | 4 Jewellers Opticians | Issuers of Marriage - Licenses Fur Sale Gourdier Furrier 78-80 Brock 8¢. Till March 1 (You can buy a detached Rough Cast {Dwelling on Nelson street (near {Johnston street), containing seven rooms, good cellar, stone founda- { tion, good frontage and depth, toge- i ther with a right of way for the i small sum: of § $1,100. | Five Hundred Dollars Cash, bal- {ance on time. | Don't miss this opportunity to get a good investment. i Houses to rent. i Fire Insurance. Rents collected, The Late Mrs. Mary Hanley. The funeral of Mary Hanley, widow going to buy? We carry EVERY. aed A-- W.A