Daily British Whig (1850), 14 Aug 1916, p. 8

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. (See also Page 13.) ~~ The members of the Utica Phil- harmonic Society who visited 'In camp on Saturday afternoon, were particularly -interested in "Teddy" the black bear masfot of the 154th Baalion, jane many pletures, ware taken of this popular possession o the Scotch Battalion. |. Pte. R. A. Gerry, 154th Battalion, is in the General Hospital with appendicitis, The many Welsh members of the Philharmonic Society of Utica were pleased with "The Men of Harlech," as given by the 156 Battalion band. This plece came very nearly being the regimental march for the Brock- ville Dattalion, being beaten out. by "The Campbells are Coming." which is the regimental march of the 66th Brockville Regiment... -- & R. L. Patterson, brother of Major A. M. Patterson, paymaster 156th Battalion, passed through the city on Saturday accompanied by his wife and son on a visit to the old home in Brockville after an absence of six years. His home is in Denver, Cal. \ At the Grand Opera House for the first half of this week the supreme screen artist, Blanche Sweet, will be seen in. "The Thousand Dollar Husbénd," a photoplay which shows a wealthy bride of a loveless marriage set up- on by a band of crooks and event- ually saved and wins the love of her husband. A two-reel Universal! feature, a one-reel comedy, and the Paramount Topical Budget will also be seen. Noteworthy vaudeville has also been secured. Flynn and How- ard wilt appear in "A Bit of Irish," a clean, natural Irish singing, talk- Ing and comedy dancing act. At The Griffin. Few of the so-called war dramas of the present day as wide an appeal as "A Soldier's Oath," a Fox production in which William Far- num is sta and which comes to the Griffin 1 'eening to-day *and Tuesday. This remarkable photo-! play which has been invested with: unusual realism and in which real French and German soldiers were used, graphically depicts the hor- rors of war, but it surpasses other drat in that the continuity of the story is not marred by the usual Furlonghs granted for harvesting work must expire on October, 31st, 1916, / | On Saturday morning an order was issued for six subalterns of each battalion at the camp to go to Peta- wawa for the purpose of observing artillery fire. The eighteen officers leave on Tuesday "so as to be in Petawawa to report at 7 am., Wed- nesday. The area assigned to the Inspector- General, Edstern Canada comprises Military Districts 1 to 6, both in- clusive. The area assigned to the Inspector- General, Western Canada, comprises military districts 10 to 13, both in- clusive. Capt. W. F. Fitzgerald, chaplain of the artillery units, was in charge of divine service at the camp on Stinday. He was assisted by Capt. A. E. Hagar, 156th Battalion, and Capt. Dodds, 156th Battalion. Capt. Dodds delivered the sermon. . ' Here are suits that will be sure to put a "smile that won't come off" on the face of the men who wear them. We're out of the rut. Our clothes are different. $15.00, $18.00 up to $22.00. Livingston's, The band of the 155th Battalion played at the headquarters mess on Sunday evening. Capt. E. E. Latta, Kingston, who has been with the AM.C. in Eng- land, has left for service in France. Capt. R. Robinson, paymaster 146th Battalion, left on Sunday for : Brock Valcartier. A little out of the way, but it will pay you to walk : Captain James T. Sutherland, quartermaster, and Lieut. F. Purdy, 146th Battalion, are spending a few days in the city. Capt. W. F. Fitzgerald conducted x i holy communion at 6 a. m. Sunday A Ty MI in the Y. M. C. A. tent. % Nl UHHH Mr. Spencer, president of 'the Utica Philharmonic Society, in his address at Barriefield Camp Satur- day afternoon, said in the eleven years they had been coming to Can- ada they never had such a reception. Among the visitors with the Phil- harmonic Society was Mr. McMas- ters, of the Utica Herald. Applications for extension by memers of the C.HF., on, leave or furlough in Canada should not be made and will not be considered ex- cept under very special circumstanc- es. ' | Talking About Results. - Pappas Bros., Princess street, on Tuesday last advertised in the Whig &=|and another paper an automobile &=| for sale. The next day it was sold. =| Mr. Pappas says: = "I received fourteen answers to &==|the advt. from out of the city gnd lots of applications from people in the city. I sold the car to one of ==|the latter next day. All the appli- =| cants said they had read the advt in the Whig. I am more than pleased." = This little incident . shows the =| Whig's superiority as an advertising =| medium, both in and out of the =| city. All the applicants had read, the advt. in the Whig. / Walked Through the Waters, ~ Several young doctors and nurses of the General Héspital had a rather unpleasant 'experience on Sunday morning. They went out in a large sail boat, but when the time came for them to land the doctors. did not have sufficient experience to com- bat the stiff breeze blowing. As a si result they received the benefits of the waves, as they were forced to get out of the boat to land. Important Notice. Cotton Sheetings All the Best English and Canadian Makes at less than present mill prices. Plain and Twilled Pure Bleached White Sheeting--Fine even weaves free from dressing, all the best imported and Canadian makes, 13, 2, 21 and 2} yds. wide at . . 25¢, 35¢, 40c, 50c and 60c. 'Horrockses Célebrated Linen finished ing, extra heavy weight, the best made, has the appearance of linen and ] : wears better, 13, 2, 2} and 2} yards : wide, at 40c, 50¢, 60c and 75c a yard. Hemmed and Hemstitched Sheets, ready for use in single, three quarter ahd dou- blebed sizes, at ...." ... .... .. 1.50 and $2.00 purcasers not to miss the Gigantic Clothing Sale. See thit $30 Aast indigo blue serge suit, ranteed, during this sale, $22.50." Also the newest checks in worsteds. You will have' to see these suits to ap .. . 85¢, 90c, $1.00, $ Pillow Cottons in circular and plain, all All have' to see wanted widths and best makes at = » The ar Clothing House, +s ve +. 18¢,20c,25c and 30c a yard [S| = '™ Rosers' Jeweliry, Old Stand. : Cases, ready made, lain, kh em ed, E Fhe Eastern Omaria High Court of and hemstitched, 49, 42, 44. inches the Independ der _of Forest wide at . . 15¢, 20¢, 25¢, 30c and 35c¢. =| ers will be in session in Si. George's 'Hall: on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be about 250 delegates in attendance. The Mayor will wel- come them. Fifty-one of the German vessels interned at Lisbon at the beginning of the war and later seized by Portu- 2! gal, will be immediately taken over by England. The Italians comtimue their of-; fensive, driving the Austrians from fortified positions' snd taking more than two thousand prisoners. We strongly urge all Sr drawn out war scenes, it shows a prison scene in which real convicts ' appear also-the bursting of a 42- centimetre gun, and is realism and strength of appeal it surpasses all other productions of its kind hereto- fore shown in this city, Other good attractions will be included on | the bill, in addition to new song bal- lads by R. E, Willis. | For Wednesday and Thursday "The Plunderer" will be the attrac- tion and for the week-end - Thada Bara will apepar in the wonderful masterpiece, Destruction. Lake Ontario Park. A classy programme has been ar- ranged for Lake Ontario Park this evening and all this week The vaudeville includes Edna La Salle, a novelty dancer, and Tom McNally, a comedy juggler, who has been well recommended. There will also be a three-reel feature play, a standard photo play, a comedy play and' the Pathe News. ER The Late Roberta Brightman. On Saturday night a sad death occurred when Eva Nellie Roberta Brightman, the fiftesh-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brightman, 22 Ellice street, passed away after an illness of five months' duration, most of which time was spent in hospital without complaint by the patient young girl. The 4d was born in Bed- fordshire, England, 'and when elev- en years of age came to this country with her parents, settling in Kings- ton. She was a member of St Luke's church and Sabbath school. Besides her parents, the deceased is 'survived by two sisters, Hazel and Ethel, and four brothers, Percy, with the 109th Battalion. now in England; Victor, with the 14th P. W. 0. R. Home Guard, and Amos and John at home. | ONE HUNDRED MEN 2 WANTED AT ONCE. A A @Great Demand For Men Sounded by a Kingston Merchant. A hundred men wanted to buy Men's Dress Shirts in all the new- est patterns. Regular $1.26 value. Sale price 98c. Come while the picking is best. The Lion Clothing House, In Rogers' Jewellry, Old Stand. King street. Fined For Assault. Phillip Kennedy, of Portsmouth, pleaded - guilty Monday morning be-| fore Lieut.-Col. Hunter to the charge of assaulting James Shortt, by whom he was employed. He was fined $5 and costs, in all $9.76, or one month in Jail. It was stated that another charge was to be pref! i | ~~ rred, but tlgis matter was settled out 'of court. Home grown sweet peppers, mel- ons, corn, celery, egg-plant, butter beans, ete, at Carnovsky's. Frederick Sharp, Montreal, « is holidaying in phe city. Many Toronto hotels are demand- ing fixed assessments. 1 sisi, fl ANNOUNCEMENTS. : Notices of any character re- lating to future events, where an admission fee is charged, are inserted in the advertising columns at 10c a line for first insertion and 6c a line. for each consecutive insertion; or 10c a line each insertion, if reading matter. Annoyncements for societies, clubs, or othér organizations of future even no admis sion fee is ed, may be in- serted in this column at one cent a word, with a minimum of 26¢ for one insertion. Mr -------- : Crusaders' Corner. "If the Church has any reason for existence at all it is surely to convert men. It will never really believe in its own message until it puts it to the test. The war brings} us a d challenge to preach the gospel which" alone can break men into repentance and enthrone Christ." --Principal Selbie, field College, Oxford. i Hear Billy Matheson' preach thell gospe Wed y T dayat 8 on Y, W, a 4 Our Annual August | | Whitewear Event is now in full swing. Not a garment in this large collec- tion can be replaced to sell again at prides now quoted. These garments were contracted for fully one year ago. Now of white cottons, labor difhculties, scarcity of material, etc., you will readily agree with us our values are the best in the city. We would advise you to replenish your wardrobe accordirigly. NIGHTGOWNS .. .. .. .. .... .. from 50c to $5.00 | COMBINATIONS .... .... .. .. from $1.15 to $4.50 | DRAWERS .. .. .. . .. .. from 25¢ to $2.50 CORSET COVERS .... ... .. from 25c¢ to $2.50 when you consider thé big advance in price | We are also showing a range of silk crepe de chene * underwear. : 2500 Yards Fine White Nain- sook Cotton for Underwear! now being offered at 15¢ a Yard John Laidlaw & Son | / HN S \ 3 iene omewhere In France WHY NOT SEND THE BOY A PAIR OF SERVICE They wile apreciated, od \ our Slater Shoe fits every - - i Th Lockett Shoe Store »

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