Daily British Whig (1850), 18 Feb 1920, p. 14

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; : "le ; : va . PAGE FOURTEEN THE DAILY BRITISH wig wl ' were i 1s, 1990 The Boy' s "Suit The boy must be pleased as "well as the parent. We -have the Boys" Sure" that "will'séitisfy all hands inter- ested and promote content- "ment in the family circle. Quy: present 'large showing of Boys' Suits cannot be duplicated for the same = money. Boys' Suits id to $18. Clothes For Young Men for the young fellows who are nearly men, but who are a mighty sight more particular than most men who know what's what -- when it comes to the shape of a Coat or a pair of Trous- ers, for these exacting young fellows, we have just the Suits they will like--they are fashion- able and snappy -- $25, $30, $32.50, $35, $40. e ® anngstons 75-77-79 BROCK STREET. "i Off Your'Route It Pays To Walk" pany ot the '4th FANCY COLORED FLANNELETTES Suitable f for Ladies' and Children's Wear For Dresses, Blouses, Wrappers Gowns; worth 35c¢., '40c., 50¢., 60c., and 75c. On Sale 25¢ Yard See window display. PE ToT | oe THE MACHINE GUN CORPS | ENTERTAINED p BY CAPT, AND| MES. HENRY "RICHARDSON [A Happy Event In In the GW.V.A. '. Rooms 6n Tuesday Evening-- Sporting Events to Be Held. A large and merry throng of young men and women gathered in the G.W.V.A, rooms on Tuesday ev- ening, when Captain and Mrs. Henry Richardson entertained the membels and friends of the Kingston Com- achine Gun Bri- eat a bard patty and dance. | ori efghty were present, amongst the guests being Lt.-Col and Mrs, W. H. Craig, and the officers of the Per- manent Machine Gun Corps from Barriefield barracks. The early part of the evening was | occupied with a progressive whist drive, \ i hich the prize-winners were: dies, Mrs. Brightman; gen- tleman, V. Brightman; booby prizes: ladies, Mrs. Ellsback; gentleman, Captain W. E. Swaine, After the card playing was over refreshments were served to the guests, and Lt.-Col Craig addressed the members and friends of the unit. He said that tue 4th Machine Gun Brigade was to perpetuate the tradi- tions and service of the. 4th Machine Gun Battalion at the front. There were to be three companies, and he {would keep its end up, and be the { best of the brigade. Training would i be carried on every Monday, Wed- { nesday and Friday, and on each train ing night sports would be held. The follow.1g programme of sporting ev- ents has been drawn up, and will be carried on during the training. sea- son. Boxing: 125 pounds and under, 145 pounds and under, 165 pounds and 165 pounds and under. No pro- fessionals will be allowed to com- pete, and no competitor will be al- lowed to enter in more than one class. Tug-of-war: Tug-of-war contests between the various Kingston batter- ies, the average team weight being 145 pounds. Machine Gunners relay 'race and gun mounting contest. ; Machine Gunners walking mateh and gun mounting contest. Wrestling. Foot races. 100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, one mile. Lt.-Col. Craig announced that he had donated a cup for competition between the various batteries in all kinds of machine gun work. The cup would be compefed for annually, and will'be held for one year by the win- 'ners each spring. The remainder of the evening was spent in 'dancing, the music being provided by the G.W.V.A. orchestra, which delighted the young people. Theatrical To-night, Tyrone Power, The presentation of Charles Rann Kennedy's great morality play, "The Servant in the House," with the em-~ inent English actor, Tyrone Power; in the role of the Drainman--his origs |» inal part--which is announced by Trans-Canada Theatres, Limited, for to-night and Thursday, at the Grand House, is a dramatic event tion created when this drama was first produced in 1908, and the con- will be recalled by many theatre- goers. The company which will be seen here includes several motable players of established reputation in addition to Mr. Power, and the pro- duction, which has been specially built for the occasion, will be found in every way comparable to the or- kL igina . "The Servant in the House" may 'truthfully be described as a unique The entire action takes place the residence rgyman. The plot concerns himself, his wife, his niece, ang his two brothérs--one the Bishop of Bonares, in India, and he other a ne'er-do-well, disgraced, fol- lowing the lowly occupation' of a drainman. vt, ; : -- ' "The Nanghty Wife." "The Naughty. Wife" a dashing farce having to do with an elopement that does not pan out, comes to the Grand Opera House .on Saturday, Feb, 21st, matinee and night, Acted by one of the "best companies of farceurs seen in one play in many seasons the forthcoming attraction 'promises much for those who loek fo . theatre for their entertainment amusement. A young novelist hoped that the Kingston company. [PRINTERS unu significance, 8he sensa- | troversy which then raged around it, | features. of this super production. | ANY "Wings of the . Mornipig"' will be shown for the 'last ti tonight.-- Advt, k At The Strand. Another of those beautiful capable bgroines which Elsie Ferguson por- trays so well on the screen is the een- tral figure in the star's new picture, #Coynterfelt," which Will be on view at the Strand Theatre, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The story is said to be novel and exciting, pre- senting Miss Ferguson as a4 Southern girl who to replenish her family's falling fortunes secures a position in the Secret Service and rounds up a gaug of counterfeiters after a series of exciting adventures. The scenes are laid in dhe sunny South, in ultra~ Jlashionable Newport, and on board 'a yacht in the harbor of the famous resort. 'Supporting Miss Ferguson in the chief male role is David Powell, a well-known leading man, and the rest of the cast includes Helene Montrose, Charles Gerard and Chas. Kent. The scenario was made by Ouly da Bergere from an original story by Robert Baker. George Fitzmaurice Arteraft picture, --Advt. + Teachers' ) Minimum, Winnipeg, Feb. 18.--That the minimum salary for school teachers in Manitoba be $1,050 for second class and $900. for third class certifi cate teachers is the recommendation contained in the report of 'the Teachers' Commission ap Bpoisied by the Government .to enquire into the subject. Ash Wednesday Services. Ash-Wednesday was observed in all of the Anglican churches by early services in the forenoon. There was a fairly good atténdance at the servi- ces, Special Lenten services will "be conducted as usual during the sea- son, "Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's cathedral and there was a large at- tendance, On Tuesday the Whig stated that alterations were going to be made to the Princess Street Methodist church. It should have stated that the church board has decided to erect a new edi- fice. The site has not been selected. The road between Kingston and Cataraqui #8 almost impassable, On Wedneaday morning when some of the residents of Cataraqul were driv ing to the city thelr sleigh were overturned. Dr. H. T, J. Coleman, dean of the Faculty of Education, Queen's Uni versity, Is in Ottawa attending the ing. Mrs. Stephen O'Rielly, Napanee, is Yistiing friends in Kingston, HANSON, CROZIER & EDGAR Market Square, Kingston i DATLY MEMORANDUM. Band at EE Jonight, hind Es 4 N was the director. It is a Paramount- | National Educational Council meet-- 1 = _-- | So i LE ail A In the World SPRING AS IT IS INTERPRETED of Fashion TS In Many Styles The new Spring styles coniprise the latest creations, which are most popu- 'lar in fashion centres at present, and which have already been approved 'and adopted by well-dressed women for immediate wear. Laidlaw's Suits ' For Spring are unequalled, and distinctive, but the prices are within reach of every 'Showing Best Quality Men's Wear Serge, Tricotines, Gabardines and. Poplins. Wonderful Collection AT $35.00, $40.00, $45.00, $50.00, $55.00 and up John Laidlaw & Son, Ltd. ol . Ay ris BROWN RUBRER BOOT Ss LE EE $3.00 corse hers

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