] | | | : | | npc ls SR er RSS ° oe PAGE EIGHT Spring Tailoring > EE -- It's none too early to order your spring suit or overcoat-- do not wait until the rush that always comes with the first few warm days. Order early and get the best service, while we re not so busy. The spring woollens are on display -- and the patterns and colorings are beautiful. Many old values in stock which you would be wise to secure, even if you pick out the heavy weights and have them made up for next fall and winter's use. Livingston's Civil and Military Tailors. If off your route, it pays to walk. Benne Fine WhiteCotton and Nainsooks for Underwear ~ Bought before the big advance, We offer these desirable m Is at very attrac- tive prices. FINE WHITE LONG CLOTH in the best English and Canadian makes, at 18c, 26c, 25¢ and 30c per yard. NAINSOOKS, fine even weaves, soft finish, wide widths, at 25¢, 30c, 35¢, 40c and 50c¢ per yard. . MULLS, in very sheer makes, at 25¢, 30c, 35c¢, and 40c per yard. : FINE WHITE BRIDAL CLOTH, full yard 'wide. Special value at 25¢ per yard. VICTORIA LAWNS, SPOT MUSLINS, DRILLS, DUCKS, PIQUES, REPPES, - And other new weaves, all at less than pres- 'ent mill prices. BE by Rev. W. T. G. Brown and E. P. = | school, es Parry Sound, Feb. =| intg-summer cottages and stealing is | a crime which has given cottage own- me | taken to penitentiary to serve IB! sie was conveyed to the Hotel Dieu, raasuEEN THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1918. 10 GIVE THEM A CHANCE . ---- { MAJOR GOOD RETURNED FROM CONFERENCE AT OTTAW A. l The Military Hospitals' Commission | of Intel-| All Re-| to Consider the Question loectual Advancement Of turned Soldiers. That the returning have spent two Prance should be re-educ: they will be able to feal draw-backs has caused, i f 1 right and just The Vocationall Training branch of the Military Hos- | pitals' Commission is doing this work | and under the circumstances is con-{ tending remarkably well with the} difficult situatio Naw the pro-| posal is made that the of the! work be enlarged to take in not only| {the re-education men who haye| ! suffered physicially, but also to in-| clude the increasing of the knowledge| by means of these classes, of any man} France, whether! red physical draw-| him taking his] This is what has| attention of the! Commission for} { | or t 3 any | t their ser-} i irse, quite scope of {who has served {that man has sufl backs which prevent old position or not been engaging the Military Hospitals' { the last few days i The question of holding short in-| structional courses for farmers is one| of the branches ( ed. This would] mean that any returned soldier who is interested in farming could attend] la course of study in this work and] thus when he returned to the farm| become a better farmer than before} rather than be the of three years experience, for having gone| This question is one leserving of much attention. Good, Vocational Training | |officer, returned on Thursday from | Ottawa, where the whole question] | was. examined He pointed out that] {the short course given under the De-| | partment of Agriculture had attract-| ed fourteen soldiers, whereas, only] | two.eivilians attended and the course had been started primarily for the| latter. Under the present regulation | {the major was unable to hold such | a course because his work only ap- plied to re-education apd not to an advance in education for those who | were physically able to return to {their former occupations. | Though nothing definite was ~de- cided, in all probability the M.H.C. will co-operate with the Department of Agriculture-in the matter, and give returning soldiers, whether disabled jor not, a chance to learn more of { farming methods. joser which | Maj i ANN PITTWOOD As "Peg" in "Peg O' My Heart'. at the Grand on Monday, Feb» 18th, Matinee and might. VERY FEW DRY SPOTS, Heavy Rain Resulted in Large Pools of Water on Sidewalks. Thursday night the 'weather man gave the people of Kingston a sample {of the weather we usually get in | March. 'Therwind blew hard, and there was a very heavy fall of rain | Owing to the large quantity of snow, | the roadways and sidewalks are in 'a bad state. : In some places the walks are | covered over with whter, and on | Wednesday night many citizens got | their feet wet, although they tried their best to pick out a dry spot. The city engineer has a staff of men at workebusily engaged in open- { ing up the gutters so as to get the | water away, and are doing the best they can to relieve the situation. Quite a number of citizens have { had trouble as a result of the waler | backing up on their roofs and com- {ing through. Many cellars have also been flooded.. Entertained Chinamen, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Ward, Alfred street, entertained fifteen Chinamen, their Sunday school teachers and guests totalling forty, at a Valentine banquet on Thursday evening. The banquet was followed by games, etc., a solo by Miss Tweddell, and speeches Jenkins, general superintendent of Sydenham street church Sunday r. Ward is in charge of the Chinese ar t of. the church. Sentence Fof House-Breaking. 15.~Breaking ers much concern and persoms con- victed get stiff sentences, Two young 'French-Canadians named Armand @| Lavoyie and Edmund Gagnon, were sen- tences of two years for breaking into cottages at Rankin Lake, Foley town- ship. % Broke Both Wrists. § Alphonse Geroux of Lachine, Que. an offer at the M.T. Company ma- chine shops here, fell from the railing while entering the shops on Thursday afternon and fractured both wrists, i where Dr. Hanley attended him. 'A Bargain. Men's hole-proof working trousers, ' $1.45. These are getiing very scarce, } get » pair. . { day matinee and night | teen-eighteen version of this favorite | pantomime promises to be the most + | The Theatres ' Military News | "Robinson Crusoe" To-night. F. Stuart-Whyte will present lis super-musical extravaganza, "Robin- son Crusoe;' at the Grand Opera House for a return engagentent com- mencing to-night and again Satur- The nine- fascinating interpretation ever stag- ed. The first production was given on the old Drury Lane stage in Lon- don on Christmas Day, 1836, and its infinite variety has not withered nor become stale with age. 'Robinson Crusoe" is as popular a holiday of- fering in England to-day as it was nearly a century ago and it proved to be Al Jelson's greatest success in New York last year, but the roman- tic story of the young English lad who is shipwrecked upon the Island of Jaun Fernandez, always remains intact. A fitting compliment to the memory of Daniel Dafoe. "Peg O' My Heart"YComing. "Peg o' My Heart," presented by Robert Campbell, will be seen at the Grand next Monday, February 18th, for onne night and a bargain matinee at 2.30. This is one of the rare comedies with a reason to offer for its existence--a comedy in which humor and whim blend delightfully with pathos, Someone has added tears to smiles and thus defined hu- mor. Be that definition correct, "Pog 0° My Heart" and humor are synonymous. The story is one of singular appeal dealing with a young girl whose father had eloped to Am- erica with the youngest daughter of an aristocratic and wealthy, Eng- lish family. Peg is born and soon after her birth her mother dies. Peg is brought up by her father, who does not correct her, arguing that "it is the original sin that is break- ing out in ye, and, indade, ye are not responsible, for it--it is me." This, according to Peg, is a grand way to bring up a child. In the role of "Peg" little Miss Ann Pittwood's interpretation leaves nothing to be desired. At the Strand. The magnificent film attraction at the Strand, featuring Sir Herbert Tree in "Macbeth," drew a large at- tendance last night, and all were well satisfied with the splendid filmization of this work of Shakes- peare, which is the only one to be fimized. Sir Herbert Tree, the greatest of Shakesperian actors, is given ample opportunity for his ability, and the wide scope in the film 'gives him aw' even better oppor- tunity than does the stage. The film | was produced under the direction of D. W. Griffith, who produced the 'Birth of a Nation" and 'Intoler- ance," and his successes in those too remarkable pictures have been re- peated in this one, which will be shown at the Strand to-night and to-morrow, matinee and night. Com- edy and typical reels also add to the interest of the production. "Phe Voice on the Wire." You can say what you like, but there never was any more exciting serial or one better produced than "The Voice on the Wire," directed by Stuart Paton, producer of that world-wide sensation, - "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," at the King Edward to-night and Saturday. On account of the closing Monday, "The Red Ace" will be shown Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. HERE'S HOW WE TURN ON Business Steam After a Heatless 'Week-end, We are selling a dandy suit in the newest check for $13.76. The Lion Clothing House, Kingston. British Advance in Palestine. {Canadian Press Despatch) London, Feb. 15.--British forces in Palestine yesterday advanced for a depth of two miles on a front of six miles near the village of Muk- mas, twelve miles north-east of Jerusalem. Now is the time to have your piano tunaé. We carry two expert tuners and will assure entire satis- faction. C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. DAILY MEMORANDOM Hockey, 8.15, Oshawa vs. Depot Bat- teries. Waoamen's Canadian Club, Convocation Halt, 8, See top of page 3, right hand corner, tor probabilities. "Robinson Crusce," Grand, '8.15 Fri- day and 2.30 Saturday. _ Band at Palace Rink tonight, also Saturday afternoon and night. % Madame Bieler of Montreal lectures at Convocation Hall tonight; subject' "The Soul of France" Admissk 26¢. SPITE REFERER r ee Get one.+.n Friday. arrived here on leave. . companied by Lance-Corpl. Alfred » TO SEND ovhrseas ALL MEN IN CLASS "A" To -- The Whig learns that within next four weeks ever available physically fit soldier in this military district will be sent overseas. There are possibly 1,000 to go. It will leave all units stripped of men and only the staff and instructors left. The reasons for this decision are in the facts that transportation can now be had and that the # training will be in England dur- +4 ing the coming spring. + Saturday 10 a.m. Sharp ® * | Son . On Saturday of next week the | new quarters of the Great War Vet- | : erans' Association are to be thrown | p open to the citizens to show them | what has been done with the money | they subscribed to the G.W.V.A, in! the recent tag-day., It is the inten-| tion of the association to serve tea | to the visitors, and it is hoped (hat | the citizens will appreciate this offer | and take advantage of the oppor-| tunity to inspect the returned sol-| diers' new home. | EP RP Ere rere ey oS 4 bo b WILL OFFER AN AMAZING ARRAY OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUES IN BEAUTIFUL UNDER- Dar Biter 1 a MUSLINS, LOVELY QUALITIES Inte Shaye xe a en OF FINE NAINSOOKS AND COT- TONS AND VERY FINE SWISS EMBROIDERIES body of men. The training has been | carried on by the officers and | N.C.O"s. in a very efficient manner, | and with intelligent citizens to work | on the results have been even more | than were looked for. The first of the draftees to go overseas were | brought here from Peterboro and | Brockvile during the last few days. | pn { The proposal of the mayor and H. | C. Nickle to close the Elmhurst Con- | valescent Home to save fuel will not | likely be acted on by the military | authorities. There are still a num-| ber of soldiers undergqing treatment | there, and it is doubtful if it could | be.closed conveniently. | The matter of promotions of re) turned officers, NIC.0's. and men is | now receiving attention by the| authorities. Many of the men com=] ing back have to assume positions | which make them inferior in rank to others who have not gone into the | big fight. This is causing some hard | feelings and a re-adjustment may result. o 500 Pieces of the -- { D. R. Hemming, G.| 0 nspected the draft of some 50u en of the Depot Battalion, | which has just gone east. accompanied by Brig-Gen. 8. | Maunsell, G.8.0. Both officers paid! the highest tribute to the appearance of the men and in a few words Gen. | Hemming told of the work that this military district had done for the overseas force and expressed his con-| fidence that these mep, even those under the Military Service Act, real-| izod the pressing needs which made guch a measure necessary. finest and daintiest -ig.-Gen. T. 500 Yards of very fine Swiss embroideries at very low prices. Whether you want a strictly tailored' of a most elaborate and dainty night gown, you will be sure to find it in this showing of lovely lingerie. More fascinating and delight~ ful than ever, are the new designs, in camisoles, enve- lope chemise and drawers, with their soft sheer mas terials and their most ap- propriate trimmings of fing laces or embroideries. Just what the woman of good taste is looking for. { The embroidery of each piece is work of the highest type: They come in lovely Swiss embroidery edgings, Saturday Sc to 85¢ a yard, All Friday morning there were} messages and letters of all kinds com-! ing to the city regarding men called | on this draft. Some of them had ap- peals entered which had not been dis- posed of. Others claimed exemption | on the grounds of being farmers. | All of the work entailed greatest difficulty on the staff, who had these | changes to make. In beautiful corset cover embroideries, Saturday 25¢ to 75¢ a -- yard. Lieuts. W. Campion, Leggett, Con- | sitt, and F. A. Vivian are the officers | In who are accompanying this draft] overseas. -Lieut. Campion has been making strenuous efforts to cross, sinces joining the service but his ef- forts until now have been in vain. exceptionally ate tractive: dress flounc- ings, on nainsooks, batiste and Swiss, all widths. Saturday 35¢ to. $1.50 a yard. r 600 Yards of Very Fine Egyptian Nainsooks and Spanish Longcloths Saturday, 25¢ to 50c a yard. 450 Yards of the Highest Grades English and Canadian Made White Cottons. Saturday 15¢ to 30c yd. Don't fail to see this display tomorrow as the values of- fered on these high grade materials are most unusual. Nr rm -- Lieut. 'R. A. Caldwell, late 2nd Battalion, Iroquois, was in the city Lieut. Guy E. Dingle, 4th C.M.R., Brockville, was at headquarters on Friday. There will be 136 returned men arrive ifl the city within the mext twenty-four hours. ' The time of ar- rival is not definitely known, owing to the train services being bad. Corpl. L. H.\R. Allen and Lance- Corps. B. T, Batsford, R, D. Hunter and W. Underwood, C.A.8.C., Depot, Ottawa, have returned to their unit at the Capital after -atténding a course of instruction here, Lient.-Col. J. M. Wilson, A.D.D.8., left on Wednesday for Toronto and Cobourg on duty. Lance-Corpl. John Major, 2nd Canadian Battalion, who left Brock- ville .with the first contingent, and has since been in the firing line, has He wag ac- J JOHN LAIDLAW & SON Woodling, who also went over with the first contingént. Proceeds for French war reMef work. : BIRKETT--In Kingston, on Feb. 5th, 1918, fo Mr. and Mrs P. J. Birkett, 587 Princess street, twin boys. McKIONNA---In Kingston, Feb. 14 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. ge B. McKenna (nee Jessie Murray) & daughter. 3 The Lion Clothing Tiouse, PAS Ki on. Sal Veg This is the Rubber - Boot Weather Get your kiddies a pair of our rubber boots. Nothing better for this weather. Noce fresh stock. Dd SizeGto 0}. children's . . .. ..:.. .. .. .. .. .. Size lito, girls' .. ........ Size 3 to 7, ladies' . . .. _ Telephone 24 and «eee aE ele eee sndtianright op. i " . . we will