Daily British Whig (1850), 23 Mar 1918, p. 8

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~ PAGE TWELVE et ACT __ THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, £ SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1918. Easter For men and young men who demand quality and style at a reasonable price. Easter time is new clothes time. The very latest in styles are shown here. Each one is ab- solutely correct. You will: notice a certain exclusive dis- tinctiveness about many of them. Swell suits, $20.00, $22, $25, $28, $30. Then the spring overcoat is always an Easter necessity, $20, $22, $25. For trimmings, beautiful neckwear, hosiery, gloves. Exclusive but never high priced. ® ® 9 Livingston's, BROCK STREET. If Off Your Route, It Pays to Walk. & ve TE --------y 1 To-N ight SILK HOSE! Special values in black, white and colors, at 50¢c, 59¢, 75¢ and 89c¢ per pair. BLACK COTTON AND LISLE HOSE, with seamless feet, and ~double heels and toes, at 25¢, 35¢, 45¢, and 50c¢ per pair. CHAMOISETTE GLOVES in white, black, grey and white, with black points, at 60c, 75¢, and $1.00 per pair. BEST QUALITY REAL FRENCH KID GLOVES, in : black, white and colors at $1 15 per pair. 5 _ DENT'S GLOVES, heavy Eng- lish cape kid, in shades of tan, for men and women, at $1.75" HELD IN CITY HALL ON FRI.' DAY EVENING. | Glen Ellison, Baritone Artist, Sang in| Direct Comparison with Several | Edison Records of His Voice. Never in Kingston ve had an o ppo sriunity of | er singing a duet - the ( ity H all on Friday evening Glen Ellison, the well-known baritene Edi- sf artist, sang in direct comparison with several records made by Edison of his voice At various times he stopped, but the machine proved so perfect that it continued the number, and ercept to those wh 0 were closely watching Mr. Ellisons lips no one could tell 'where he stopped or start- eC the citizens Arming a siMmg- imself In with h The re-creation of a_human voice on a machine started aver forty years ago, but it is the honor of T. A. Edi- son to reach the goal of Deriee on first. In the tone-test given by Mr. Ellison on Friday evening, one real- izes this yeuy clearly A few years ago it was a reproduction of a buzz and noise whic h could, particularly in rag-time music, be interpreted to mean certain words To-day the Edison. machine is so clear, so dis- tinct and so absolutely true with the original human voice that the origi- nal artists do not fear singing a duet with themselves Glen Ellison is a delightful enter- tainer and very versatile in his musi- cal numbers During the evening the-records made by himself were tried on the machine, and he sang with them, always keeping the correct time and singing in a way that made it impossible to distinguish between the two voices, He sang "When the Heather is Blooming," "Make Mind Un, Mageie McKenzie" Little House That You Liye Nice to Get Up in the "Nanny," "My Bonnj Bonnie Jean" "It's Nicer When W Make it Up Again," and by "Somewhere a Voice 15 Calling" To vary the excellent programme, which also included the recreated solos by well-known artists, 'Mr. Ellison gave two recitations which were also well received. Jonnie Your "Wee In" "It's Mors nng " request A NEW CHAPTER IS FORMED GEORGE T.RICHARDSON CHAP- TER, 'LOD.E, TO HELP RETURNED SOLDIERS. Will Work as an Auxiliary to the Great War Veterans' Association-- Thirty New Members. The George T. Richardson Chapter {of the Daughters of the Empire was | formed on Friday afternoon at a well- attended meeting of the ladies inter- As- | ested in the Great War Veterans' | sociation Miss E L. Mowat, organizing secre- |tary of the Municipal Chapter, 1. O. 1D, E, presided, and outlined the ob- j ject of the meeting Officers were elected, and thirty members signed {the roll. The officers chosen were as follows: Mrs. J. Sutherland, regent; Mrs. J. O'Grady, first vice regent; Mrs. W. H. Gimblett; second vice- regent; Miss P. Gimblett, secretary; Miss F, Devlin, "Echoes" secretary; Mrs. John Carson, treasurer; - Miss Violet Birley, standard-bearer. The motto of the chapter will be "Ready, Aye, Ready." Among those in attendance at the meeting were Mrs. J. B. Carruthers and Mrs. H. R. Duff, president and first vice-president respectively of the Municipal Chapter, The veterans served tea at the close of the meeting. Military News Capt. F. A. Palmer, C.R.C.E., loft on Thursday for Cobourg in connec- ; tion with the transfer of the M. H. iC. C. equipment. Capable dispensers with experi | ence as drug. clerks are wanted for | the Dental Corps. The RIC.H.A. band goes Mary's Cathedral Sunday. to St. Lieut. C. S. Rowden, Ist Auto. MiC., and Lieut. J. L. Harvey, C. F. A., have been taken on the strength of the C.E.F. in Canada. Lieut. Sherman Hill has heen de- tailed as conservation officer of the district. Capt. N. J. Marion has been struck off the strength of the C.E.F. Capt. J. A. Gillles, 154th, has been transferred to the C.E.F. serve of officers. A number of Tadies of the city put on an entertainment for the men of the Special ce Company at Fort Henry on Thursday evening. Salisbury's onesie gave a number of selections. . Lieut. Freemen pre- sided. 2 'Recently arrived English papers refer to wonderful flying on the part of Second Lieut. Joseph H. Acton, of Gananoque who is with the Royal Flying Corps. Second Lieut. Acton | is said to have performed such feats in thé air as to have astounded vets] erans in flying. According to * advices received by BI irs. G. W. Chapman, North Augusta, her brother, Major G. W. Elliott, for- merly of the 156th Battalion, i not returning to Canada as reported, but jl will revert in rank and proc to France. oe Press De Stokkholm "March ilier | German transport has been blown up hy 8 mie neat, the Aland islanls, at AN EDISON PERFORMANCE ¢ldies in "The White Feather" To night. No other drama presented in ye holds the close attention oi the : di tor as does the British Secret Service play "The White Feather" which Al- bert Brown will revive at the Grand 10 night as the occasion ol 1 return here. The hero of the play, "Kit" Brent, a young Englishman associat ed with the British War Office, to avert sus picion appears as a "silly ass," who lacks the courage to enlist, and so well does he do his part that he deceives everyone -- even sweetheart--until his task is plsihed. Albert Brown will. again appear as Brent, a role created for the run of the play in New York, will be supported by an all-English company, - including Lenore Phelps, who will be pleasantly remembered for her portrayal of the Ou "The Love of a King." prices prevail to-night, his accom- and he keress in Popular t Ag Griffin' s. Pickford, "the idol of Af- cdhtinued to please an Mary erica," ex- ceptionally large number of patrons} at Griffin's last night in the dramatization of "Stella from the novel by Wm. J. who is recognized as greatest diving authors. For the first time in her career Miss Pick- ford undertakes a dual role, the part of 'Stella Maris," a sweet, gentle girl, and Unity (Blake, ugly and deformed orphan, In the latter role scenes of great pathos and sensationalism are shown. Mary Pickford's interpretation of two separate and distinct parts, each one of stellar proportions, presents her artistry as effectively as if she had appeared in two different photo- plays. This evening will be the last opportunity given to see this super- fine drama, and also the Fox Kid- '"The Babes in the Woods, a wonderfully brilliant production full of quaint charm that appeals to all. An interesting episode of 'The Fatal Ring" conipletes the pro- gramme. scréen Maris," Locke, one of the playing the At the Strand: \ Dorothy Dalton will be seen at the Strand Theatre . for the first three days of next week in "The Price Mark." This is Miss Dalton's see- ond appearance under the Para- mount banner "The Price Mark" has to do with a young girl who goes from a small Ohio town to New York city in search of a theatrical po- sition . Failing to secure this, she is forced hy ever-pressing poverty to accept an engagement as an artist's model. From the moment that Miss Dal- tod, in her screen character of Paula Lee, enters that studio to the last scene of the picture, there is a ro- mance that thrills even the most hlase theatre-goer. William 8S. Hart in "Hori and Hoofs," a Mack Sen- nett posi and topical reels will also be abies rounding out a high- class double feature bill that should please all movie Tans, (Continued on Page 7.) INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. Teal Notea and texas OF Genera) Interear, Prime Western heef at Pickering's. There was a large market on Sat- urday morning, t few islanders. \ Buy your Easter meats at Picker. ing's, The Wallaceburg and ugh there were | ing for the purchase of the steamer Thousand Islander. "Lasalle Highway' is the name given to the Causeway across Cata- raqui'Bay. The name plate has been placed on the west end of the bridge. See our window for Ingram's Toilet articles; 'Bring your coupon and get! a free sample of Ingram's exquisite JH Austin's Red Cross Drug {ii perfume, Store. The death of Major Morant, long military corréspondent of the Tage- blatt of Berlin, 'is reported in a Central News despatch from Amster: dam. Real estate sales made by J. S. R. McCann: Brick dwelling, 16 Ridean street, estate of E. Smith, to C. Daryeau; frame dwelling, 24 Pine street, owned by J. A. Grant, to J. Garrett; frame dwelling, 86 Bagot street, to M. J. Tuggey. On the afternoon of Good Friday, March 29th, at four o'clock, in Con- vocation Hall, the Alumnae Associa- tion will be addressed by Principal Taylor and also by Miss Harvey, Dir- ector of the Woman's Farm Depart- ment of the Ontario Government on "Women and Increased Production in Canada." Everyone will be wel- come. 3 Agnes R. Young Millinery opening, Harrowsmith, March 26th. Invitation to all. ' . DAILY MEMORANDUM "The White Feather," Grand, £.15. See top of page 3, right hand corner, for probabilities. g DIED. 5 VANALSTINE--iAt Hotel Meu, King- ston, on March 23ni, 1918, Margaret Jane Vanalstine, aged 69 years, Funetal will take place from her late residence, aiaraqut, Monday morn- ing at 10 dock, same point' where § Hindenburg was sunk, the a 1 sport Frankiond = n came rescued the men on the = s damaged severely by a the and but reensSAVE THE FOOD ererenraresy s "THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE" petro) | Transportation Company is negotiat-' i | MAY SAVE THE WORLD. --Issued by Canada Food Board. TONIGHTS BARGAINS . Owing to many fortunate purchases we are able to offer you tonight fresh and new Easter Novelties and Apparel at irresistible prices. ary 300 LADIES' AND MISSES' STUNNING NEW YORK MODELLED SUITS Involving all that Fashion deems smart and charm- ing in spring's latest decree in suits, to be shown TONIGHT AT $18.00, $20.00, $25.00, And On Up In Price, UNUSUAL OFFERINGS IN EASTER GLOVES 400 pairs of Perrin's genuine Paris made French Kid Gloves, in the season's most favored shades, Tonight, $2.00 a pair. 350 PAIR OF KAYSER"S RE WASHABLE CHAMOISETTE GLOVES In colors. Tonight 75¢ a pair. JUST RECEIVED FOR TONIGHT, 250 LADIES' COLLARS In smart new effects and designs -- so chic and charm will appeal at once to the women who dress well. Tonight 50c to $2.00 each. John Laidlaw One of Our Nice Shoes for Young Girls 'We have a lot of Misses' Patent Button Black Cloth Tops, sizes hi Fhe segular price today being $4.50. These we ate sel} ing a 'Three Dollars and Fifty Cents This shoe has always been our line for summer, being the nicest dress shoe for girls. These are a great bargain. - LOCKETT'S------

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