=2AUEEGET ~~ ent Off . Marked Prices Now is the fime von can wake 20 per cent': on your money by investing it in our good Cloth- ing, Hats and Furnishings. The more vou'll buy, the more vou'll save. r : Big Interest Isn't It 7 This is the tifue of year we eut prices. Don't lose sight of the Fact that we are offering you the Best Clothing, the Best of Hats, the Best of Furnishings the markets afford. The regular prices are on every article, deduet one-fifth from the figures and pav us the balanee, : a If you know of a man who wants a wood Suit, Overcoat, or pair Trousers, or an thing in outfitting for himself or his bovs at a saving of one-fifth off the regulai price, TELL HIM! TELL HIM!! TELL HIM!!! 'Blue ahd Black Suits Excepted. All Sales for Cash. ® ® : 9 , Livingston's, BROCK STREET. ' A little out, of the way, but it will pay you to walk » » ) = bi DAILY BRITISE_WHIG, WEDNESDAY, 8 ) ) p ' p p » v bp TrYTRY YY ww had www Sa '| AND ONE ROUND CAUSED CASU-| ALTIES IN "A" BATTERY. | (1D. J. Finney Writes Acknowledging | } | Uddfelfows' Gifts, and Tells of | " What thie R. C. H. A. Is Doing. | |W. J. Clarke, Wellington street, | | has received a letter in acknowledg- ment of the. parcels sent to overseas | members by Cataraqui Lodge, I. O. 10. F. The letter is from D, J. Fin- iney, with the'R. C. H. A. brigade at | the front, and reads as follows: "A few dave ago ! received the parcels sent to us from the lodge, land have sent them to the fellows { they: were intended for. Will you, please convey to the members of! Cataragui Lodge my appreciation of their kindness in remembering us 'when so fur away. You may be suro I often think of the pleasant nights! spent in the rooms, and trust it will] {not 'lable to enjoy a few more. Sdus at present we are having a | fairly qyiet time, anil apart from "the mud we\ are comfortable in winter quarters. My own bunk is in a hay loft, but \most of the troops -heve bomb-prodf dug-outs "About ten days ago we had a taste of German gas, but we were fwell prepardd for it, as we had been | erpecting it \for several days. Fach v Oke helmets which ars always cafied. and can be ad- justed in about fifteen seconds, so a man has a good chance against a zas attack now, "We have been very fortunate in not having many casualties, 'A' Battery has had more than we. Phe day they lost Pepin and Daglaise we had been shelled all day, but as the men kept well under cover we did not lose any. Just before dark'the Germans altered their range by about 100 yards, and sent about three | rcunds along in that direction, and it was one of those that caught 'A' | Battery. "We have most of the men who left Kingston with the batteries still with us. A few have gone back ta England sick, 'but there are lots of new men, as the brigade numbers over 500 "When in England on re I saw {Bray and Clifford. They are both employed in the Record Office -- Ofif- ford was over here, but was invalid- ed back 1 guess you have seen Slade, and he will have told vou most of the news "Please give the and good my regards to brothers of Ne. 10, 1. 0. 0. F., wishing them all the best of things for 1916." ER td a ane lS SY | THEATRICAL NEWS | To-night "Quinney's," "Like a priceless gem in the midst of tawdry paste jewels, Horace An- nesley Vachell's exquisite comedy of an English antiquarian's family life, "Qminneys' ", shines at Maxine El- liott's Theatre, among the ordinary comedies of the day, said the New York crtics. > ! Here is a play of genre &o fib it seems like the work of an old mas- ter instead of the product of the most modern of successful] contem- | porary dfamatists. It characters are {80 real; so sympathetically limned, 80 convincing worked out, that one inevitably compares them with the creations of such masters as Dickens and Thackerary. As fdr the com- pany, which the distinguished Lon- don producer, Frederick Harrison, [has sent here to present this dram- | atic tidbit, it could not be improved It is a perfect cast, at the 'head of which is the most distinguished char- (acter actor of 'the London. stage, Frederick Ross, who enacts the role of Joseph Quinney. Mr, Ross has won a- splendid triumph here by hi i inasterly portrayal of the old York- (shire dealer in gntigues® repeating the success which he achieved Jat the Haymarket Theatre, London." in the original production of the play. and has firmly established himiselr as A favorite with Broadway theatrego- ers, ""Quinneys" will be seen at the Grand to-night. At the. Grand. For Tharsday afternoon, Friday and Saturday a programme of unusu- be long before some of us ave - Nn. "NEWS ABOUT THE TROOPS QUARTERED IN THE CITY tt ttt ttt ttt ttt td (Continued From Page 5.) At the Curling Club meeting on Tuesday evening, Dr. Goodwin, Capt. Kane and Judge Lavell gave short | addresses dealing with the recruiting problem. Judge Lavell said that four per cent. of the registered On- tario curlers 'were overseas, and Kingston came second in Ontario with ten per cent, of the members in khaki Lindsay was first with thirteen per cent. After the ad- dresses®a resolution was passed which stated that every possible as- sistance would be given by the memn- bers to stimulate recruiting. Sam meCulla| cagetakor of the Armouries, is on\the sick list with an attack of grippe. | -- $ Twenty-two men from Flinton are! expected in the city this afternoon fo he given the uniform of the 146th Batgalion. Lieut.-Col. C. A. Low and Prof. L. W._ Mulloy addressed a meeting in St. John's Church, Pittsbarg, on Tuesday evening appealing to a large number of young men to enlist: The first band concert of the 146th Battalion band was given at the cor- ner of Princess and Sydenham streets at the opening of a recruiting depot there on Wednesday. The band played from 11.45 a.m. until 12.15 p.m.. and was very much enjoyed. Capt. Kane and Lieut. Long, the latter a hero of~Ypres, are organiz- ing the "stampede" in Napanee for 2000 men Capt. Kane left for Na- panee at noon, and will. address a meeting of business men this after- noon ahd a meeting of the women this evening A big band concert by the 146th Battalion band is being given on Friday evening. = Capt. Kane and Lieut. Long are conducting a recruiting meeting at Camden East on Thursday. A week from Thursday a big mil- tary carnival will be held in Napa- nee for the purpose of stimulating recruiting The officers of No. 1 Battalion: Militia Reserve, met in their quar- ters in the Golden Lion block Tuesday evening. Lieut. W. J. Red- mond and Lieut. L. Tryon have been] taken on the strength of the battal- ion The Kingston 'company, "A" will be in command of Major W. H. Godwin, with Capt. R. J. Allen see- ond in command. . The drilling of the officers starts thiy evening, and on Thursday even- ing the first company meeting' will be held » Sergt. Martin has been chosen by Capt. Steacy Wpafiery sergeant ma- jor for the oth Battery. This rank carries with it a second class warrant officer rank. pe T. L. White has been transferred from the 14th Regiment to the 146th Battalion. Cel. G. Hunter Ogilvie AAG, is in Petawawa. There is a scarcity of telegraph operators in the ranks of khaki, and ash large number are needed for the Divisional Signal Companies, it is de- sired that all operators be transfer- red to D. 8 companies. Lieut. F. L. White is attached to the 146th Battalion. i Pte. JR. Strachan has been ap pointed signalling sergeant of the 146th PS Lieut -Col' C. A: Tow is address ing a meeting of the clergymenof thy cit¥in the Y. M. C. A. building this afternoon" to impress on them the urgent need of recruits and the as- sistance they can give. It has been suggested that in every church in the city on Sunday at least one recruit- ing sermon' be given Col. Low be- lieves that the donning of khaki is now a sacred duty for every one. ----- Lient.-Col. C. A. Low onj4 - JANUARY 19, 1916. | | [|] wishes 40! * " More than one-quarter of our lifetime i spent in sleep. It IS as neegssary to our "Sleep that knits up the well-being as are" food and elothing-- ravelled sleeve of care." In order.that the knitting process should be as well done as possible--with no dropped stitches--it is necessary we should be as comfortable as possible during our hours of sleep. During the winter nights, coverings light and warm are essential. These vou will find at their best here. Quilted Comforters Filled with laminated pure cotton and covered in such a variety of pretty patterns and colorings, in silkalines that the fittings of bedrooms mav' be matched. Prices ..$2.50 and $3.00 Quilted Comforters In goood sefviceable makes, from $1:25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 J { Eiderdown. Comforters At prices we cannot give von again this season--these vou will find just now exceptional $7.50, $8.00- and on up. Just wanted. value--$83.75, $4.50, $5.00, $6.00, It will be economy to buy now even if not or BLANKETS at prices that will pay vou to buy prices are steadily advancing. TT HOW, as WHITE QUILTS, in great vari, ANY Sizes and in the better makes. ees -- Butterick's Large Quarterly Spring express his thanks to the chairmen of the sub-divisions and the aldet- men who assisted in the compiling of a list of the men of the city whe are' eligible for overseas service. The services were rendered without hesi- : al excellence has been secured for ici i ( As i presentation at the" Grand Opera Anticipating the Great Scarcity of i} House, . The- Famous players pic- < . ture of "The Chorus Lady," with a », notable all-star cast, is the feature picture to be shown. A two-reel Fashions Gog Now ready---a most interesting collection of the first show- ing of new things to wear--25¢ a copv--and any Butterick Pat- tern FREE with a copy. . 5 Pure . Linens Months ago, we purchased enormous quantities of high-class Linen from the best manufacturers - in Ireland. No trash. No inferior articles for sale purposes, but worthy, desirable, high grade goods, that which every housekeeper delights to have in her linen cupboard, and we are able to - sell them/at prices far below the present mill _quotations., 2x You share the benefit ¢f our early buyi by taking advantage of this opportunity NOW, as the values offered cannot be duplicated\ for many years to come. «\ ALDRON'S I} | iucluded, Universal photoplay, a comedy pic- ture and the: Pathe news, with iuter- esting scenes of the war, will also he The vaudeville is excel- 1&pt, and includes Miss Theresa Rose. {who will be seen in a novelly musical act, and Nolan and Ryan also have a high-class musical act, which should please the patrons of this popular theatre. This programme will be shown of Thursday .afternoon and on Friday and Sfturday as usual.s At the Suand. * Capacity business again greeted the showing of Sir Gilbert-Parker's great play "The Right of Way," in which that well known star William: Faversham takes the leading role The story is one of great strength land pleased the large audiénces pres- ent at both the matinee and evening shows. It will be shown for the last time to-night. ., The feature photo- {play for the last three days.of the []! week is something out of the ordin- ary and should prove a big treat to! Kingstonians ow account of this being {such & great educationa] centre. ft! | is- the Willlamson Submarine pic-| 1 {tyres taken under the sea showing) i} miles of advepture and mystery on floor, is remarkable pic: 1 4 | jou. 'has amazed scientists, interested | [} patrons of iy i {atthe Locomotive if fire at 1 o'clock on Wednesday af-| lf ternoon, and the firemen were called, [oe was: given of the damage|| students and delighted the regular the "Movies." s Roof Caught Fire. The: roof of the blacksmith shop Works caught| and had half an hour's work. Nol but it is not expected to be heavy. = | ------ A It is stated that the Conbervatives| will put Charles S. Anglin in the field in Cataraqui Ward against N..C. Pol- son, jr. i . tation and the 146th Battalion © is deeply indebted to these men for their work -. : STREET RAILWAY. COMPANY ert y the - Utilities | Commission About Power. *" The Utilities Commission has re- ceived a com unication from the Street Railway Company relative' to Writes the power question, but Chairman T.|§ J. Riguey, wlien seen on Wednesday! afternoon, said he could not make the contents public till it was before the Commission. .. Street Railway Company officials also refused to say | what the letter contained. It is understood that the company's position is similar to that announced last month. \ ' : - Left For the West. Dr. A. H. Singleton who has speat the past month in New York and Kingston returned to the west on Tuesday. Mrs. Singleton and their three children will. remain for an-, other month with Mrs. Dickson, 15 Division street. ° NA AAA AAA ar ANNA tt lr. Sp Announcements 'Notices of any character re- ating to future events, whare an admission fee cha , - are insertion. If reading Announcements for socleties': clubs, or other organizations of future events, where no admis- sion fee is Sorted <0 mn i ¢ Military Supplies _ Our stock of Military Goods is complete and we are show- ing the following: -- Sam Brown Belts ..... Te $ 'Slater Military Boots . Slater Strathcona. Boots Solid Nickel Spurs Foxes® Spiral Puttees Metal Trunks .... 7.50, $8.50 and $10.00 Text Books on Military Matters, Bugons., Sticks, Shoe Brushes and Polish.