Choice Spring Suits .$15, $18 up to $22 Spring Overcoats . .$12.50, $15, $18, $20 All the correct hats and exclusive haberdash- ery. The sort of outfitting we are very proud to show and that any man may be equally proud to wear, Livingston's, Brock Street A little out of the way,but it will pay you to walk NEW SILK DRESSES Unusually attractive styles, featuring the very newest New York models. Taffetas; Crepes, Duchess and other soft Silks. Dressy enough for any oecéasion and just as suitable for street wear. All the popular colors, including Blacks - and Navy; moderately priced from $9.75 To $27.50 ~~ s Yitizens. i 3 the Council ¥ y morning to consider the question of i 2 & 8 holding a celebration .on May 24th. ; es {F. J. Hoag was made chairman, and : . : y » G. K. Martin secretary of the meet- - a Nobby 'styles, in Corduroy, over Plaid Checked Chinchilla, Black and White Check and 'Covests;, full flare Coats, in the season's new Courses Along Commorcial Lines. A meating of Queen's Univ Council was held on Tuesday yy noon. The Chancellor, Dr. James Douglas and Principal Gordon were unalle J 20 Dresent, In their ab- sence the Tr Was occupied by the Vice-Principal, Dr. John Watson. D. M. Mcintyre, K. C., and Rey. S. Harper Gray, I. D. Toronto, were elected as the Council's representa- tives on the Board of Trustées fo three years. Rev. D. Strachan. D., Toronto, was elected to fill uneipired term on the Board |of Trustees of the late Dr. P. C. Mc- Gregor, of Almonte. Dr. Edward Ryan resigned as resentative on the Medical Counci owing to his absence on military ser vice overseas. Dean Connell was appoiuted in his place. Reports were read from the Deans of the various faculties, all of which showed progress, but pointing out the handicap under which the facul- ties were working, owing to the de- mands made on the stall by the war, several of the members now doing service overseas. The announcement was made of a cheque for $60,000 from the Chan- cellor, Dr, James Douglas, for the University library, bringing his total gift for the library up to $150,000, and also a cheque for $10,000 for the women's residence. The funds now in hand for the latter purpose makes it extremely likely that action will be taken by the Board of Trus- tees in the near future to commence tte erection of the new residence. It was stated to the Whig that a committee hav'ng the funds in charge for the new residence, had now $35,000. The Council memorialized the Board of Trustees in regard to changes in the constitution of the Council, with the idea of increasing efficiency and interest in its meet- ings. Dr. Drummond, Toron'o, pointed out the opportunity, as a result of the commercial development, which will take place after the war, for the University to try and prepare courses ior training students along commer- cial lines and :n modern languages with particular references to busi- ness purposes and knowledge of cus- toms and conditions in foreign coun- triec, with the object of assisting our tage of foreign trade. The matter was referred to the University Senate, with a view that such action as might be possible, be taken, News of Troops in the City (See also page 20.) Lieut. B. Poyser, Prescott attached to the 146th Battalion, has been transferred to an overseas battalion at North Bay. The first rehearsal 6f the 146th Battalion minstrels was held in St. Paul's Church Sunday Sehool on Tuesday evening. All the princi- pals were present and some of the new songs were tried out. Great enthusiasm prevails, and when pre- sented on May 12th should be a suc- ces: Col. T. D. R. Hemming, D.0.C., has been kind enough to allow his name to be used in connection with the rroduction and it will be given under his patronage. Following is the list of names of the probationers who entered the In- fantry School of Instruction weev : W. Thwaite, 154th. E. Bredin, 155th. A. G. Williams, 136th, C. J. Rose, 146th, W. Graves, 146th. . R. Bell, 146th. . H. Currie, 156th. . A. Botsford, 156th . E. L, Babcock, 156th, J. 8, Lowe, 136th, R. Staff, 156th. . J. McDonald, 154th, . W. Lynu, 155th. Rt. M. Porter, 155th. A pleasant time was spent in the Militia Y. M. C. A. Hall on Tuesday evening by a large number of sol Giers. The ladies of Brock Street Church furnished refreshments at the close of the programme, *"Jack' Hannaford, who was at the front with the first contingént, arrived in the city on Monday, and will take out a commission in the 146th Battalion. MAY 24TH CELEBRATION. Is Recommended By a Meeting of Citi A meeting of citizens was held in Chambers Wednesday ing. Representatives from the 146th Battalion told the citizens that it was the intention of the battalion I= to conduct a field day on May 24th. The sentiment among the citizens was that the public celebration this year should be held on May 24, and a committee was appointed wait on the committee of June 3rd celebration, which meets in the Coun- cil Chambers this evening, to have the King's birthday celebration with- drawn in favor of the May 24th committee will be comprised of the following: ¥. J. Hoag, Lieut.- Col. Charles Low, Capt. Kane, Capt. J. T. Sutherland, o GK 8s. Corbett eorge Thompson, D. J. Laidlaw, A. s RISB phornethy. 8. Trotter, 5 ty a Harry Walsh, H. W. Marshall, near and G. K. Martin. » |\While the Pathe News and the Topi manufacturers, in taking full advan-| this | . The pleased a capacity house at the Grand last night and should draw another crowded patronage this ev- euing. Its situations are both thril- ling and realistic. A two-reel rob bery story "The $50,000 Jewel Thelt" contains sufficient thrills for the lover of such stories, A one reel comedy "Her Invisible Hus- band," provides numerous laughs, 3) Budget are as pleasing as ever. e vaudeville portion of the bill is also well supplied. Maley. and Magk in a refined, comedy singing act in- to which they inject some nove] ac- robatic dancing pleased immensely. while "Joe" Flynn in comedy magic stunts offered some new wares which made his act a winner. ---------- "Britain Prepared" at Grand. On Thursday, April 27th, at the Grand Opera House will open a very unique exhibition of pictures pre- pared at the direction of the British Admiralty, the 'British * War Office and the Ministry of Munitions. They were designed] as an answer to the query raised in' Europe by the Ger- man secret service: "What is Brit- ain doing to help her allies in this war?" | The picture film, "Britain Prepar-| ed," comgprises a grand Kkinemeto- graph review of the activities of His Majesty's naval and military forces as prepared by a committee appoint- ed 'by the British Government, and representing the five foremost mov- ing picture producers of Great Brit- ain. The prices for the engagement are: Evenings, 25c, 50c and $1.00, ad 25¢ and 50c for the matinee each afternoon at 2.30, At The Strand. Delighted audiences again greeted the screening of "Between Men" the | 5-aet Triangle play, and "Dizzy | Heights and Daring Hearts," the 2- | reel Keystone at the: Strand last | evening. This same bill will be | | shown for the last time to-night. The | | grog~amme arranged for the last | three days of the week includes a| 6-act Triangle Play, "Cross ' Cur- | rents," in which that well known | Broadway star Helen Ware takes the | leading role: Miss Ware is ably as- sisted by Teddy Sampson, Courtenay | Foote and all-star cast. 'Cross Currents" was one of the season's | big lm treats in New York City and | contains many interesting and grip- | ping - scenes. Webber and Fields, | the world's greatest comedians, will amuse in a 2-part Keystone, "The Worst of Friends," while four other good reels of pictures will round out a bill that should prove a big hit with Kingston Theatregoers. SEPP EPPR EPR DPEP PI IR Rhee * > LATEST FROM DUBLIN, # an 3 (Special to the Whig.) + London, April 26---Baron # # Wimbourne, Lord-Lieutenant of + % Ireland, has wired from Dub- + % lin: "Situation satisfactory. % # St. Stephen's Green re-occup- ¥ + ied by government troops. + #+ Provincial news reassuring." J * * SEP EP PLP EPL R RPh bid b ibid Late Police Sergeant Snodden. The remains of the late Sergeant Alexander Snodden were laid- to rest in Cataraqui Cemetery, on Wednes- day afternoon, The funeral took place from his late 'home at 393 Johnson gtreot, and was conducted by the Masonic Order, of which the deceased was a member. Rev, Al fret Brown officiated at the service. Members of the police force attend- ed the service to pay their last trib- ute of respect to the departed offi- cer. Members of the Masonic Order acted as pallbearers. 1 rate der ese ---------- * * + * { Spence-Parrott- Wedding. { A, quiet wedding was solemnized on Tuesday morning by Rev. 8. | Bhibley, 419 Albert street, when Wil- liam Spence, Alfred street, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Spence, was united in marriage to Cleopatra Par- rott, Alfred street, daughter of the late G. A. Parrott, Ernesttown. The couple were unattended They Nett at noon for Eastern points. On their return they will reside in the city, Cruiser Sydney Busy. Havana, ' April 26. --The Austra- Han cruiser Sydney fired a shot across the bows of the Morgan Hner Chal- mette following the refusal of the American vessel to obey a wireless order to stop, according to word brought here yesterday. The Chal- | mette's captain brought. his ship to a stop following the shot and a board- ing officer allowed the vesgel te pro- ceed after examining her papers. / When a man quarrels with his wife he seldom gets a chance to say any- thing. Everything comes to the man who advertises while he is waiting. SPRING MEDICINE Hood's Sarsaparilla, the Great, Blood 4 Purifier, is the Best. Spring sickness comes in some de- gree to every man, woman and child in our clfmate. . It is that run-down condition of the system that results from impure, impoverished, devitalized blood. It is marked by loss of appetite and that tired feeling, and in many cases by some form of eruption. The best way to treat spring sick- ness is to take Hood's Sarsaparilia. This old reliable family medicine purifies, enriches and revitalizes the blood. It is an all-the-year-round alterative and tonic, and lutely the best Spring medicine. at once--now. is abso-| 4 Get your blood in good condition Fashion's Favored Styles In Women's Spring A number of very smart styles with Fashion's favored fullness and flare. These Coats are made to give you a real satisfaction and service. FANCY TWEED COATS AND CHEVIOT COATS ! From ..$8.50, $10.00, $12.00 up CREAM ' «4! COATS from ..$9.75 up Come and see these to-morrow, even if not prepared to buy. You are at perfect liberty to come and examine, try on aad eriticize these without one hint from us urging vou to decide. Average Figures Becorae Perfect Figures In the right style of Royal Worcester Corsets or BON TON CORSETS. Perfect figures are not " gifts,'"' but the result of right price and perfect Corsetry. These two famous New York Cor sets are favorites with well dlressed women, because they give fashionable, becoming lines to the simplest gown. "ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS ..$2.00 to $3.00 BON TON CORSETS $3.75 to $7.50 A chance to buy a Trousseau Just placed in stock, a most attractive range of the latest things and none of these can we repeat again this season at the prices nained. COMBINATIONS, ; 5 Of Fine Nainsook and Cambrics--trimmed with beautiful Embroideries--Lace--Ribbon and Beadings. NIGHTGOWNS CAMISOLES, in White and Dainty shades. SKIRTS, many beautiful new makes. CREPE DE CHENE CORSET COVER: DRAWERS Envelope Combinations Nightgowns Camisoles i ohn Laidlaw & Son REE oats !| il We are showing a line of Women's High Cut Shoes, with patent leather vamps and dull tops. These Shoes are splendid value at fe aeraseasaciEeasierisiseaaiies