PAGE TWELVE ee ---------- - THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, _ SATURDAY, was Better Clothes Satisfaction This is the inducement we offer our rade and the burden of our clothing argu- ment: Better F abrics, Better Cut Clothes, Better Styled Clothes, Better Tailored Cloths, Better prices for the Buyer, Better Clothes Service. We're ready to prove the truth of all this whenever you are ready to put us to a test. Complying with the Government order, this store will be closed Saturday, F ry 9th and Monday, February | Ith. Livingston's, BROCK STREET. Civil and Military Tailors. If Off Your Route, It Pays to Walk. CATCHING UP ON ORDERS THE COAL MERCHANTS MATTERS hd ELL IN HAND Some People Arc Drawing Their ool Coal to Their Homes--Further Saving in Fuel is Needed. : The coal merchants are getting caught up with the orders that have come to them this week from Fuel Cantroller Nickle, and more orders are being issued. Thé hard coal supply in the dealers' sheds is fast dwind- ling. There is lots of soft coal on hand, however, and it will have to be used when the harder quality gives out, On Friday twenty-six people secur- ed small quantities of coal from the Fuel Controller's bins dnd conveyed it to their homes themselves in order to secure immediately delivery and relief. Others ean do the same, = The people are learning that they must conserve coal and use twa shov- els of it where'they have been using three. 'Many houses are over-heated. There are offices in large buildings where there is also a great waste of coal. Sometimes the janitor makes the fire in the morning and does not come back until night. By ad- ditional attention 1 fuel consump- tion would be miich reduced 3 To-night will positively be the last At the Grand. chance to see that splendid seven- part Paralta Play, "A Man's with J. Warren Ker an in the stellar role. who have al- ready seen this feature will testify as to.its quality, and those who have not should grasp the opportunity to to-nig Mr. Kerrigan is seen as John Webster, a young Am- erican who goes to Central America Those see ft | from {ing | throughout it all there is a delight- { ful comedy vein and a beautiful love ly News are on mining interests and finds him- self tangled in one of their typical revolutions. The pieture was made Peter B. Kyne's novel, "A Man's Man," and abounds in thrill- scenes and tense situations, and story. Lonesome Luke will also be i seen for the last time in "Luke's Lively Life," which is said by many | to be his greatest laugh producer. 'A good scenic and the iatest Pathe very interesting, while and Neilson. . offer a spec- aerial aet. Neilson tacular \ At Griffin's. ! Again last evening dainty Mar- guerite Clark captivafed the heasts of the audience at Griffin's by her winsome portrayal of the role of 'iBab" in her most harming of photo-plays, '"Bab's Matinee Idol." We. would like to remind the public that this evening will be the last op- portunity given to see this picture, which is the final chapter of the "sub-deb." series. Gladys Brock- well, the brilliant Fox star, was an- 3 i other added attraction last evening | in' "The Soul of Satan," a compelling drama of .deep heart interest. Miss Brockwell has long been known as one of the leading artists in the film world, and her work in this picture is up to the usual high standard set y¥ ther former pictures. 'he tenth BR "ptode of "The Fatal Ring" proved BR eanlly exciting, and kept the audience in a constant state of ex- pectancy from beginning to end. To- enight will mark the final presenta-|gay. tion of this unique programme. At the Strand, "The Price of a Good Time," adopt- ed by Lois Weber from "The Whim," by Marion Orth and directed by Miss Weber, comes to the Strand for the fj first taree days of next week with = [ataer's i inigh Tuesday WE OFFER ATTRACTIVE VALUES IN "WHITE BED SPREADS WHITE E HONEYCOMB SPREADS, free dressing and easily laundered, in ged large sizes. Special at $1.40, 1.60, $1.75, $2.00 and $2.25. . . WHITE PIQUE AND SOFT FINISHED SPREADS, single, three-quarters and . double bed sizes, at $2, $2.50 and $3. SATIN pe: in beautiful } tterns, pened Smad 86. lly FE iron, mo Ar$4.50, $5 $6 and B| tempted beyond her strength. Mildred Harris in the stellar role, supported by Kenneth Harlan and a carefully chosen cast. "Did you ever have a good time?" is the question that Preston Winfield, a young man of wealth and lesure, puts to Lin- andall, a sad but sweet-faced e beauty who officiates at the mammoth department We see them on successive dining af a swell hotel, at- | tendi a musical comedy, taking in endless amusements at a nearby summer resort and dancing at a cabaret. A policeman, who sees Linnie driven to her humble home night after night, communicates his suspicions to Linnie's pugnacious brother, Dick, It is.Linnie's whim to spend the last evening at the Pres- ton mansion, where she is apparently While Preston is making love to her, Dick bursts through on open window, and a violent encounter leads up to an unusual denouncement. Will Preston be man enough to marry the girl whose life he has broken for a lark? That is the problem which is worked out in the final reel of this most ori- ginal and intensely dramatic picture. | stor §omedy reels will also be shown. {Continued on Page 9.) ----------. x "ARRACE AGREEMENT Signed Between Central Powers and Ukrainian Rada. Canadian Despatch) Copenhagen, Feb. 9 Berlin re: ports opt a peace agreement has been signed between. representatives of the Central Powers and the Uk- (Canadian na Pi Amsterdam. Feb. Degostan | Williaw's decree, who addressed congratulatory to im on his recent ith HAV "te {years ago {itary and bar Man," | ~ ich he thanks | | Military News The RIC. Mary's Cath band goes on Sunday. The heatless order did not af any of the military offices or tions in the city. Capts. KE. J. Kyle and W. 0. Frank have besn struek off the strength of the C.E. Capt. E. M. Gladney has been ap- pointed to the C.E.F. reserve of of- ficers. | Lieut. H. A. Green has been ap- pointed to the First Depot Battalion. Lieut. L. Blaker has been appoint- ed to the Special Service Company. Major W. Beeman is gazetted lieu- tenant-colonel while commanding a Canadian artillery brigade. He is a graduate of the Royal Military Col- lege and formerly lived at Newburgh. Pte. Frederick Presnail, born in Kingston twenty-nine years ago, 'is suffering from shrapnel wounds and is in the 11th Field Ambulance Depot overseas. He was recommend- ed three times for a commission as a reward for bravery on the battle- field. He found a soldier dying from wounds, and in order to relieve his sufferings, he amputated the dying | soldier's arm. He was a medical] student prior to going overseas two He was awarded the Mil- Medal and ribbon with a clas for conspicuous gallantry. The attention of the Department of Militia and Defence has been drawn by the Russian Consul-General to the fact that all Russian citizens are responsible to the military au-| thorities of their own comntry should they not respond to the call for mili- | tary duty, but that service with the| Canadian Expeditionary Force will] relieve them from such responsibility. | LATE SOCIAL NEWS. Mrsy Stevenson Brown,. Montreal, is in Godfrey, Ont., visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Charles Clark, spending a week visiting her friend, Mrs, R. J. Stanley, Nelson street. Lady Blanche Cavendish and Lady Dorothy Cavendish will spend a week in Morrisburg, with Mr. and Mrs. George Cook at their country residence, Keelerville, is = = The Science dance in Queen's gym- nasium last night, was largely at- tended and was a very happy oceas- ion. The' committee in charge handled the affair most acceptably and secured the thanks of the many attendants. The patronesses were most engaging and helpful. * * » { Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dunlop and Mrs. M. E. Dunlop, Pembroke, and | Mrs. W. T. Gi Brown, Kingston, are spending a few dayssat the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. - W - * - The Comundelis Bible class of | St. John's Church, Pittsubrg, were entertained at the home of Mr. and | Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Wednesday even-| ing, Feb. 6th, an enjoyable evening | was spent, DAILY MEMORANDUM Retail merchants meet 10 am. Mon- | € Ye Bonsplel, curling rink. 10 a.m, Mon- e top of page 3, right hand corner, De tor probabilities, BORN. HOPKINBON--At 165 QAiffed St, on February Sth, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hopkinson, a son (Henry Bell), DIED. HEXDRY--On Feb, 8th, 1918, ert Hendry, aged 80 years. Funeral from residence of Mrs, J, Lin- ton, 106 Gore street' on Monday morning, Feb. 11th, at 10 o'clock. PAYNE--In Kingston, on Feb. - 8th, 1918, Margaret Julia Payne, beloved wife of James Payne, aged - 39 years. Funeral from her late residence, 240 University Ave. 10 oclock Monaay morning to Catarigui chmetery. FAHEY--In Kingston, on February Sth, 1918, Catharige Fahey, third] daughter of the late Michael ba- hey, Funerad - from Princess Rob- her Gate residence, 50 street, Monday mony ing at 8.30 to St Mary's Cath where a solemn requiem mass wil be sung 1 for tl the he repose of her soul Am TIN MI MEMORIAM In fond and loving memory of Alberta Sears Allmark, wife and mother, Wiko departed this fife, February, 9th, 1917: Mother; wife; our sad 'hearts.yearn, We miss you dear &t every turn; You left behind you here to mourn Husband and your little sons; A long, long year we've missed your ace, Yet a little while, a Tittle space, We'll stand united by God's grace, Wife, husband and sons. x : One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss her more, One of the dearest, one the best, We miss her most who loved her best. Oftimes we sit and think of her, When we are all alon For memory 43 the i thihg That grief can cal its own. Sune day we hope %o meet her Some day, we know not when, © We shall clasp her hand, in & better And never part again. Laidlaw's Offer Most Unusual and Extraordinary Values in Fancy Colored and Black SILKS These are contracts placed about one and two years ago, from three of the most reliable and largest French and Swiss. silk import houses in Canada. Thrifty women, just imagine in the face of to-day's rising markets, prices and existing condi= tions we are able to offer you silks at such tremendously low Agures, infact, they could not be made for these prices to- ay» J) --- 700 YARDS OF BEAUTI- FUL SOFT PAILETTE DUCHESS SILKS, TUES- DAY, $1.75 A YARD. This as fashion demands, will be one of the most fash- ionable silks, for the ap- proaching spring 'suit or dress. The quality is most unusual. The shades are: African brown, navy, sand, moreen blue, pink, silver, Copen, taupe, ivy green, rose and black. Full 36 inches wide. Tuesday morning, $1.75ayard. * . -- 400 YARDS OF COLORED SILK POPLINS, TUES- DAY, $1.50 A YARD. A stylish fabric in a nice medium weight and splendid quality; always gives good wearing sat- isfaction. The shades are, old rose, sand, taupe, silver, purple, grey, myrtle green, dark navy, light navy, copen andblack, full 36 inches wide. Tuesday morning . . . . $1.50 a yard 550 YARDS OF BEAUTIFUL QUALITY SOFT FINISH COLORED TAFFETAS Tuesday, $2.00 a yard. This is one of the most stylish silk fabrics selling today. Itisin a nice weight, with a perfect weave, and the quality is unequalled. The shades are: Brown, navy, nile green, copper, sand, grey and black, amethyst and purple. Tuesday morning . $2.00 yard J RICH, NEW CREPE DE CHENES and GEORGETTES - to match, in, many new shades. NEW NOVELTY SILKS, in stripes and plaids; new col-. ors, new designs, but the same old qualities. a of Dorothy Dodd mak, at very soca pric. Regular $700 - Sale Price $5.50 : Akio 8 Jiher of pairs of boy' gun metal boots; regular $4.00. Sale price $2.95. : als black kid boots of