Hi ---- i} IMPORTANT - MEETING HELD CITY HALL, i -- Object is to Stimulate Recruitng in This Military District -- Was Thought Likely Conscription Would be Discussed. { | class photo-plays and refined vaude- IH} A conference for the purpose of | ville. Special interest was centred |] on the Famous Players picturization |} devising ways and means to stimulate recruiting in the third military dis- | itrict is being held in the City Hall! {this (Friday) afternoon. Addresses | win be given by Lieut-Col G. H.| | Williams, recruiting officer for No. | 2 military district, and by Lieut.-Col. | Hamilton, recruiting officer for this | imilitary district. Representatives | aré present from a number of muni-| cipalities. { It was thought possible that the question of conscription would come {up and that possibly the meeting| {would decide to memorialize the! {Government to do something along! [that line. | { Col. Hamilton, in conversation | {with the Whig, reported recruiting | as slow, and said that something must be done to stir the people up to a lively sense of their duty. Among the delegates who attend- : ® led the conference Friday afternoon | were: -- | Judge McDonald and William i Shearer, Brockville; Lieut. W. G. Garrett, 72nd Battery; Lieut. A, H. Miller, 73rd Battalion; Lieut. E. D. Hyndman, '"C" Battery C.H.A.; | | Major J. McKinnon, Cobourg, heavy! oO es | battery; H. Sneyd, John Elliott, J.| ' rity, Belleville; Capt. W. G. 235th Battalion, Bowman-| ; Rev. M. E. Sexsmith, Picton, ! Many men, possibly including yourself, prefer the more {president of Bay of Quinte confer- conservative and kind-you-are-used-to models in suits. Such {ence; A, E. Colman, Picton; Col. suits are the back-bone of our business. They practically sell [Bedell and Adjutant E. J. Kyle, themselves! And because they are "willing horses" so to {166th Battalion; Capt. R. M. Fil- speak,, we don't often take a whack at them in the news- ison, Queen's Field Ambulance: Col. papers. However, the point is, that should this be the sort {Adams and 'Col. Putman, 155th Bat. of suit yon want, we're sure that we can satisfy you because | talion; Major A. A. Pinard, 230th we have a fine showing of these modest garments, at | Battalion (Voltigeurs Canadiens { Francais), Ottawa, Lieut. Garland, | Signalling Training Depot, Ottawa; [J H. Mitchell, Alexandria; Major | Duffus, J. A. Aylmer and R. B. Rogers, Peterboro; Lieutenant-Col- 9 an | onel Mulloy, Kingston; BE. A. Dunlop, M.P.P., D. A. Jones, T. H.| Moffatt, J. L Morris, Pembroke: Judge Scott, Perth: Col. Watt and ' Capt. W. G. Ferguson, Smith's Falls S------------ Luckily the Harness Broke. But for the breaking of the har- men | ness on a delivery rig this morning, | a serious accident might have taken AA AAA AA A place at Folger's wharf Chairs were being unloaded at the wharf by jone of the local furntture dealers, | and when the whistle was blown on one of the boats the horse which was attached to the rig took fright and started off. It looked for some min- utes as though the driver might be thrown into the water. Happily, however, the harness broke, and the 75-79 BROCK STREET horse was stopped. The driver and several of the spectators were given quite a fright. THE DAILY rns mend THEATRICAL NEWS ---- At the Grand. Patrons who attended the Grand Opera House last night were well [Jj pleased with their visit, as they re- ceived a rare treat in the way of high of "The Love Mask," a photo-play of exciting adventure and love, with |} Cleo Ridgley and Wallace Reid play: | ing the leads. These two stars are well remembered by local movie fans. A one-reel picture, "The Phantom Thief," a two-reel comedy, "'Lem's; College Career," and the Paramount | Travel Series, concluded the best film programme yet presented "at this popular play-house., On the vaude- ville end of the bill pretty and win- some Miss Teddy Castalene rendered the following songs: "Outside of} That. Hé's All Right," and "Dancing | | the Blues Away." Miss Castalene also did some clever dancing, among which were "The Waltz Clog," Song and Dance, "The Old Folks. at Home," andThe Buck Dance. May | Foster and Co. appeared in a com- bination novelty teeth and wire; equilibristic act, and introduced sev- eral new stunts never before seen | here. Both acts received plenty of | well deserved applause. | | At the Strand. | Frank Keenan, that celebrated! Broadway star, is the hero of the film story, "The Stepping Stone"! which is the headline at the Strand | to-night and to-mororw. Mr. Kee- nan is surrounded by an all-star cast, including Dorothy Dalton and Robert McKim "The Stepping Stone' was | presented last evening, and was thor- oughly enjoyed by all. "Bucking ' Society," a two-reel Keystone, and other good reels completed the bill. | On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday | of next week the great and only Char- lie Chaplin will be shown for the first time in his latest release, "The Bank," which is said to be the fun- niest picture he has yet appeared in. | At Lake Ontario Park. | An excellent programme was in-' troduced at Lake Ontario .Park last evening to the big crowd in attend-1 ance. Corrigan and his goats kept | the younger part of the audience in! an uproar Miss Lillian De Vere was in fine voice, and sang with! spirit, "On the Shores of Italy" in the costume of an Italian peasant | girl, *" Mother Macree" and was! loudly applauded, and then sang] "My Mere" from the "Chocolate Sol- dier," and scored a hit. This young lady is certainly a favorite. There | were some fine moving pictures pre- sented, among them being a three- real feature play, "The Human | Cauldron,' a one-reel . comedy, | "Hartney's Merevin's Adventure' and ! the Pathe News, showing interesting views in the United States and on TTS) | WHIG, FRIDAY. 14,1916. Washing _ Cotton Crepes SIE For house dresses and children's dresses. A great choice of pretty designs and also in neat stripes. Some plain shades in the lot. These are worth regularly 15¢ a yard. Your Pick Tomorein ic Yar d sists ------ Hosiery FopALt™ To-Morrow Summer hosiery and gloves; large assortments and at prices that mean a saving to you. GIRLS' HOSIERY In black or white. Fine soft ribb or plain, seamless feet. All sizes ready. 20c¢ to 25¢ BOYS' STOCKINGS by Dorger Lae 1h Megivo, Yue same These are the famous "Leather Knit," black rib- Teimmed Hat Sole, re bed cotton. This make gives double wear and only $5.00 Trimmed Hats for $3, and | etree Beene costs. . .. ce ...... 25¢ $7 Hats for $4. George Mills & Co. I Bi owes Gaining a . n And B k || BABIES' SOX, SMALL CHILDREN'S SOX n arracrs In great variety, both white and colors. (See also Page 9.) ~ WOMEN'S BLACK LISLE STOCKINGS A W. Mallory, of -- A particularly good wearing make; soft and fine, was one of the callers at the 156th | o { Ext raordina ry SAREE | someon Sumiefor$1-60, or or pur 3c | zation, and did much good for it in his home district. At 15¢, 20c, 25¢; properly shaped, seamless feet. Annou nce ment Ihe gn ons we st TE ONES --_ talion. | | x " : Se ren ~-- | oT twelve officers of Camp Ror- In cotton, lisle thread or silk. Almost anything -- 5 a -- A re den who are attending the course at . . . you may require in these will be found here to. {the School of Cookery are messing All Our Exclusive Stock of High Class [with the officers of the Army Ser- morrow. { vice Comps. The 155th Battalion Band, under) Bandmaster Hinchey, gave a oon- ; Summer Dresses an [=i All | sx coves ware, Lack, grey Tan many makes to.choose from; long lengths and f '® { There will . be a route march of | ] h 5 | all the soldiers through the city Sat- 1 ihe Soldioes rough the sity Sat. wrist lengths, .... .... .. [... 50¢, 75¢, $1.00 : leave the camp at 8.30 and will be in command of Col. Hemming. The | On Sale Saturday Morning at ko Th ail bo. Riug stroct to, AUGUST DELINEATOR on Road to the Bathroad and down, IR 3 y Eo tae Dutra 2m troops Now réady. Call for your copy. This is a most interest- * will bo fn line, ing summer number, with many style hints, The 155th Battalion team defeat- : Ei ; TA i ed the 156th Battalion in a tug-of-| ® . war contest, The victorious tug- | § gers will now meet the 109th Baty) oO al a ga = w & Son The extremely backward season "of continued cold, wet - wea- YA-00L. O. U. Williams. chicti ies: ther has left us with a large stock of summer dresses which has to cruiting officer for No. 2 Military 1 d WwW Id ' , . District, with headquarters at Camp be cleared at once as Waldron's policy is never to carry over any | Borden, visited the samp Friday. ooh : | in conversation with the Whig said garments from one season to another. Hence this offer. The loss Rat romans or oly the Wiig euie 18 ours. The gain 18 yours. | Borden had been considerably exag- ' gerated. A committee representing | the soldiers had waited on Colonel Over 300 beautiful summer dresses and palm beach suits, right | Logie: camp commandant, a . up to the minute in style, material and designs. Every one new this |were befhe. Investigated. season. To be sold at less than the cost of production. Saturday. to pag the disturbances haf -Summer e | the Borden camp grounds were beau- tiful with plenty of room and excel- ® lent water. I ' ' | A ar, "secretary of the ) -- f d of Trade, visited ' ) | the TG6th Battalion Friday, |] . § ; | A board of medical officers will Sy == l'kely be appointed . to investigate This offering is presented at a most opportune time, just when E ine Jthooting of Pre. Kilmury of : they are needed; not at the end of the season. : E5| prociville. . Shoes | The batteries, which spent their | first night, have taken over the Sale at 8.30 SEE THE WIND OW DISPLAY tent floors of the 93rd Battalion. ' Special Island Ramble. . » ' ~rrerrse : Instead of "Burg trip on Friday, We are now selling men's summer shoes at greatly reduced prices. The lot consists of patent, gun metal and tan leathers. Every pair a bargain. Sale price $2.88. wrasiaeo- | The Lockett Shoe Store etm. | Cocoanuts at Carnovsky's. ' i ! is