a ~ PAGEEIGHT THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1917. ~ OO BETTER OVERCOAT VALUES DO NOT EXIST Our reputation for big values in overcoats is again proven. Thanks to our great buying power You can save money by buying your overcoat from The Best Overcoats in Canada at $18.00, $20.00, $22.00 and $25.00. Livingstons us. EE ------------ EEE ATE "Seven Days' Leave" To-night. Il and grip of war, relieved ¢ from the conflict that London to the present yot d the Aisne--that's Seven Days' Leave" is, the military comedy that comes to the { Grand to-night, and again to-morrow, | be th m atinee an d nig Tht, "Seven Days Leave." which is pre- sented by Daniel Frohman, a name that always | of the theatre, is at present a rage in | London, where it is in its tenth month of presentation at the Lyceum Thea- tre to receipts that hdve never fallen to less than $18,000 per week ,a box office record that leaves even the sen- sational figures of "Ben Hur" be- hind Necessarily it is the fidelity of the comedy to current conditions loom- ing big in the British nation's con- sciousness that attracts a large part of the sensational interest. At Griffin's. what in her latest picture, "Arms and the Girl," provided unique and fascinat- ing entertainment for the large audi- { ence which attendea this place of amusement Jast evening. When all other resources failed Billie Burke's American 'wit and ingenuity and her piquant, entrancing personal- {ity saves her from the clutches of the | Huns in this story of romantic ad- j ventures in war-torn Belgium. There "over there" who attended this theatre had the opportunity to see Valeska Suratt, the "Empress of Fashion," do a char- duction, "Wife Number Two." is a happy photopla elderly husband. i son for mothers and fathers. It is the story of a misguided unloved wife. Don't miss this. f At the Strand. tight at your heart, Aah LEE SLL STIS i Tq ia eer THE COAT SALE OF THE SEASON 53 New York Model FUR TRIMMED in the newest of this season's colors: broadcloths, bolivia cloth and other fashionable materials. with collar and cuffs, of Hudson Seal, Kit Coney, and other popular al worth. stands for the best things Billie Burke's unusual talents and wonderful artistic ability, which is so beautifully transposed to the screen popul ar| is love, laughs, adventure and intrigue aplenty in this thrilling story of life Patrons last evening also acteristically fine bit of work in the lv ri 1 1 a 7 ro- fritensely gripping William Fox p "ly for overseas. of a girl and an portrays a les- The misery of her situation will clutch A bill of more than ordinary worth is being shown at the Strand to-night [and to-morrow afternoon and night {in the shape of a film of special inter- bs t to all animal lovers." "Sunshine Alley" is one of -the latest and best pictures in which Mae Marsh has {been starred, and its reception last | night by a large audience proved its There is a beautiful story of romance and love intertwined with the progress of the film, and the capa- of the plot . A favorite bullfinch plays an important part in it, and the romantic son of a millionaire is intro- duced at a critical moment in the un- ravelling. The conclusion brings out the real romance and love again tri- umphs. In addition to this splendid feature the programme has a rippling Keystone. comedy, and a favorite, George Ade Fable in Slang, is also shown. The whole programme is' of more than exceptional merit and should be seen. The office of Lieut..Col. G, H. Gil- lespie in the armouries is the Mecca for a great many officers, N. C. O."s and men at present asking innumer- able questions regarding the working of the vote taking of "Monday next. The colonel has Ee demonstrating | and lecturing all of them on the course to be adopted in regard to the many. details involved. . With reference 0 the soldiers vot- ing, it is announced that all of the bal- lot bags will be sent by registered mail to Ottawa. Here before scru- be counted a month from election day. By that time all should be in Ottawa. Nursing Sisters F. M. Connerty, O. M. Campbell, H. K. Knauff, N. M. Meggs, A. A. MacDermott, A. Rat- tray, A. C.Winstead are leaving short- Lieut. H. A. Fish, 155th Battalion, Thursday. Major H. Sauy = late 59th Sak ion has been struck off phe C Major W. G. Haggavty, R.C.H.AL has been transferred from Kingston to Halifax and posted to the R. C; G A. Lieut. F. G. Deacon has been at- Depot. Major H. J. Woodside will preside and Major F. B. Eaton will be one of the members at a gourt of inquiry to investigate the fire' at the base re- cruiting office, Ottawa. for overseas service, arrangements will be: made that last leave of troops is up a clear week before the day for entraining, in orderithat a final medi- cal examination may be held imme- diately before the draft proceeds over- seas. The lddies of He James Church sent 'a goodly supply of jam to Mowat Hospital, and a at that institu- tion are grateful. -. The Unionist orgaflizers for elec- Hl tion day are haying the commandant of the Army and Navy Veterans' As- sociation select neturned soldiers as clerks and policemen at the polling booths in the citys There will be some forty chosen: It is also an- nounced' that a woman scrutineer will be stationed at eacly poll. Lieut. P. G. Swann, Imperial Yeo- manry, a graduate of the RM.C, has been wounded, Christmas Sale Of children's corduroy hats, all styles and colors, wirth from 75¢ to $1.50, for 3%¢. George Mills & Co. Hear Dr. Richardson, - Friday night, at the Liberal Rooms, 338 I} King Street. Coats velours, furs, these are all high class garments; seld from $37.50 to $75; Saturday at one-third off the price. DAILY MEMORANDUM Civic finance committee, 8. "Seven Days Leave" Grand, 8.15; also 2.20 Saturday, Band at Palace Rink tonight and sat- [HH | urday afterncon. See top pot page 3, right hang corner, | for probabi 4 The sun rises Saturday at 7.27 am. } and sets at 4.24 pin Special sale Personal Xmas Greeting Cards far Shtuid . See our,exclusive hy e Jac MARRIED, | LEMMON-MARTIN---=At Camden East, WHITE VOILE WAISTS, new styles, neat and serviceable, $2.50 and $2.75 qualities for $1.98. HH mexary--a WHITE VOILE AND WASH SILK WAISTS, neatly trimmed in a || aricty of new styles, Priced at $3.00 and $3.50. Saturday il for $2.48. on Dec. 13th, 1817, by Rev. R. 'W Spencer, Elva Bernice, daughter .of Mr. and Martin, to Kenneth J. both of Wilton. Lemmon, Dec. 11th, DIXON--In Kingston, ma 1917. Robert Dixon, of James Witiiam Dixon, 162 "Pine aged § Joass. 7 months. Kin Tem A nie Rapimwon: widow ¥ nueral (pr vate) : ©. ™. Stratton ha fiend BE wi: Hl! runerar Fd t! os Mrs. V w Ren. 34 rr Bk dence | GEORGETTE CREPE AND FANCY SILK WAISTS, in white and fancy colors. $5.00 and $5.50 qualities. Saturday for $3.98. 38 FANCY SAMPLE WAISTS, : high class goods. Sold up to $15.00 cach silks, and lace effects, all 7 for $6.98. | 10 ONLY CHILDREN'S GREEN sod BROWN VELVET COATS with fur Fr Simminglreld at J} 50. Saturday for $6.98. | MiktaryNews |i tineers of both sides. fhe ballots will |}i Belleville, was a visitor to the city on Hl tached as lieutenant in the Forestry |HH ----- In future when drafts are warned son Press, Welling- |i youngest | li} re, Samuel | ii street, | December || eg nter's {ha ' rorvia 399 street, Monaag vi ry atin tor Cataraqui Hi Frederick Drsambe rip, i fi mouths, son TURDAY -- LET THIS GIFT STORE BE YOUR FIRST STOP ON YOUR GIFT SEEKING PILGRIMAGE. . Comé to this store tomorrow for your Christmas needs whatever they may be, and convince yourself that no-' where will your dollars go further; yes, and solved ade- quately, tastefully and above all economically, and yield more satisfactory service this Christmas, than at this Christmas store. TIES Practically Answer the Question of Xmas Gifts for Men -- 400 Men's Ties In rich and exclusive designs; practically every color; each in'a fancy gift box. Special 25¢ per box. HANDKERCHIEFS -- In Assortments Complete Enough to Meet Every Xmas Demand At Very Special Prices. Lavlies' pure white handkerchiefs, embroidered in white and lovely colors, in a very fine linen finished Swiss, Two in a lovely fancy Christmas box, 25¢ per box. Two in a neat and pretty Christmas box, 35¢ per box. Three in a ty and neat Christmas box, 50¢ per box. Three in a most tasty and dainty box, 75¢ per box. Various Holiday Gifts That Combine Use and Beauty Women's silk hosiery heads so miny Christmas gift lists that specs ial offerings like these cannot fail to be appreciated. In smart new colorings, each pair in a fancy gift box. Colors--Maize, brown, black; whi +, blue, rose, flesh, champagne, chiocolate, helio, green, grey. Special per Jair, $1.50. A delight. it is to choose a pair of ladies' gift gloves here, as the ; Aualicion, styles and colors are such a standard, makes choosing an easy White washable doeskin. Special $1.50 per pair. Perrin's Pine French Kid, all colors. Special, $1.50 a nr: Jobe Laidlaw & Son .