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PAGE EIGHT v ra NL ET A MESSAGE TO YOU FROM LIVINGSTON'S Are you looking for complete clothes satisfaction? Then come here and permit us to demonstrate the genuine worthiness of the clothes we sell. Right now some splendid suits as low as $18.00, $20.00 and $22.00, and up to $35.00. Frigid weather is over -- in'a winter overcoat from now on you'll swelter; without any overcoat you'll shiver. See our / Spring overcoats at $15.00 up to $25.00. Livingston's, If off your route; it pays to walk. Miktary ag Capt. M M. J. Kennedy, Spadina Hos- pital, Toronto, has' been transferred to New York City to" continue medi- cal qQuties Capt. W. HH. V. Hooper, Carleton Place, a prisoner of war in Germany since April, 1915, has been repatgi- ated and is in Leadon. He will come 'home' at an early date." He was of the first contingent. / Lonce iCorpl. 'R. IR. Paul, Lavant Station, has been given a round of public c._pareptions in Lanark, county an his return from -Kingston, to which eity he came recently, He és- caped from Germany after being a prisoner for » year and a hall. At Lavant he wav given a purse of money; at (Puland a gold watch. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Paul, Lavant. fu the near future there will be a final cleaning out of all men in the local units, The artillery units have been asked to supply 100 and the De- pot Battalion 200. The former will be practically depleted and the bat- talion will have only a few left after such a big call. It has been the in- tention of the headquarters to send overseas for trainin every available man, and as changes are liable ovcur which would make transporta- tion more difficult, this draft will be completed as rapidly as possible, "Soldiers are mot to be included in any draft proceeding overseas later, than the fourth day previous to the draft leaving its depot," is the text of a recent order which will in- sure all documents being fully pre- pared before the drafts leave. One conducting officer .in discussing a trip to England recently said to the Whig, "We have to feed the authori- ties on nominal rolls after we leave Kingston," so this order is quite NPCEessary, Gi The formation of the new District "Depot, the taking over of the MH. C.C. work by.the Army Medical Corps and the general reorganization-of the returned soldier problem is now tak- ing place. The division of men ready for discharge, for casualties of var- fous kinds, and those who are cap- able of permanent base duty, is tak- ing up the time of the officers now. It is expected that the new.system which will come out of this shake-up will make for better efficiency. on all sides. The new tank battalion has arous- od the greatest interest among all classes and the decision of the mili: {tary authorities to call it the "Can- |adian Universities Tank. Battalion'). "is . generally well received . Men | whose ex tion does not expire for (Some time yet will probably waive their advantage and enlist in this unit and in a short time the authori- ties hope to complete the establish- ment of 700 men and eighty officérs. Brig.-Gen. '., D. R. Hemming, G.0C., received a letter on Monday] ce which stated that his son-in-law, Major G. S. Bowerbank, M.C., was returning to Frante as temporary | second ip command of the 21st Bat- talion. Major Bowerbank left as a lieutenant in the battalion and has everywhere been commended for his ~ Use less cream, then children may vhiave splendid work on the fring line. whole milk. Food rom ew York 'Av very large vapiy of new styles, right from the best American. manufacturers, showing all the new colors and materials; desirable coats; both from the standpoint' of style and price. They will appeal to most women for spring and summer wear. Priced from $12.98 to $42.50. nedlels in orgs, talfista; pop. ¢ and crepes, exclusive styles not Bl Capt. R. E. Layfield, Major W. J, McManus, garrison adjutant, who has been confined to the General Hospital for several weeks for eye treatment, was able to walk to his home on Sunday and may be discharged from treatment in the near future. There are about eighty farmers | who are applying for leave of ab- sence, still to appear before the leave of absence board. | No request for troops to go to Quebec was received here, probably because most of them are under or- ders to go ovefseas in a draft in the near future. There are certainly a number of returned soldiers who would like to go to the eastern pro- = vince to administer military Jaw. Applications to y Join the new tank battalion are pouring into headquar- ters, here. The battalion is certain- ly proving a popular one and a great many.see. in it.a fascination as great as the flying corps. Col, T. E. Powers, who is now on the headquarters staff at Ottawa, in charge of the enginvering d ment, was in the city last week, 'Retreat for the ensuing week is being sounded at 6.35 p.m. Lieut.-Col. G. H. Gillespie will pre- side at a garrison board at Ottawa on/April- 10th. = Nursing Sisters Eleanor Graham, Myrtle McCabe, Laura MacDermid and A. M. Johnson have been taken Cee Army Medical Corps of the The following officers have been struck off the strength of the C.E.F.: late 80th; Capt. J. D. Hogan, C.A.V.C.; Lieut. . Co Jord, Inte 3§¢h; Capt. C. W. § M.C., and Capt. H. F. McAdam, C.A.P.C. to ¥ brothers, Late Mrs. Alexander Orr. The death occurred at her late residence, 235 "Princess street on Thursday afternoon of Mrs. 'Alex- andra Orr, -widow of the late.James Orr of Sunbury. The deceased leaves a number of nieces. and ne- phéws. She lived a consistent life and is mourned by many: The bur- ial took place on Monday morning, Rév. J. W. Stéphen of St. Andrew's church, of which deceased was a member, officiating. The Late Mrs, T. Gillespie, On Merch 20th Mrs. Thomas Gil- away. She had been ailing since last October, but not till a few days be- fore her death did she seem sefious- ly ill, and her passing came as a great shock to her many friends. Mrs. Gillespie was the fifth daughter bura West. Besides her husband she leavés three children, Edna, Mu: riel and Willie, and her aged moth- er, Mrs. William Scott, of Wood- burn West, and five sisters and three Mrs. W. Sutherland, Ful- ton, N.Y.; Mrs. 'B. Trotter, Brandon, Man.; Mrs. H. Johnston, Atkinson; Mrs. J. Palmer, Maberly; Miss Olive Sott, Woodburn West; John Scott, Kingston; Fred Scott, Woodburn and Harvey Scott, Pittferry. Rev. A. B: Morrison conducted the fun- eral service and lhe remadns were followed by a large cortege to Gana- noque vault, Death Of A Little Girl. On March 29th there oocurred at Wilton, at the home of 'B. B. Mills, the death of Dorothy Rosina, daugh- ter of Rev. W. J. Parsons, aged six years. Tlie little girl had been a sufferer for several monthg with an infected eye and the best medical skill on this continent failed to re- store to the child her health, and on {Friday morning death called her. Mr. Parsons has suffered exceptional be- 'rea¥ement during recent yéars and the Sympathy of the entire commun- ity goes out to him. The Late Mrs, A. Clarke. Mrs. Anna Clarke, who was remov- ed to the General [Hospital last Thursday, died on Sunday of pneu- monia., Her husband's remains were buried on Thursday. Deceased was seventy-four years of age and resided at Kilburnie, being one of the best known residents of the district. * fin The Late Pee. FF. Conroy, A military funeral was accorded the late Pte. Frank Conroy, whose remains were buried on Monday morning. Deceased was born thirty- six years ago and'died on Saturday after a long illness. The funeral was from R. J. Reids undertaking parlors to St. Mary's cathedral and ery. , Father Hanley officiated at a solemn requiem mass in the ca- thedral. wba The Late Mrs.' W. Creighton, Mrs, William Oreighton died in the city on Friday after a short ill- ness of pneumonia. The remains were transferred to Sydemham, where the funeral will bé held on Tuesday. Deceased was a Méthodist. .- Boys' Black Rubber Coats. 100 boys' firemsan's rubber coats on sale this week ut'$2.49 . Sizes § to'11 years. --Corrigan's. \ The Y.M.C.A. subscription cam- paign continues, and your subsecrip- tion will be very welcome this week; Subscriptions of any size are grate- fully accepted. Send your along to- day. W. J. Kidd, K.C., has been ap- pointed Deputy Police Magistrate at Ottawa. "He is a Queen's graduate of 1887. i Some dogs are wider than some men; they bury the bones weft from their dinner. If a woman can't donvives 4 man without an argument the case is hopeless. Some people try to hide their ig- norance by saying Mat they are su- perstitious. - we SHES DAILY MEMORANDUM Chty Council, 8. Yacht Club Annual, 8. Sahsston, Grand, 3.15. ht band top ol age 3, right hand corner, "| for probabilities - Calvary church, Easter Monday Mis- stonary" Concert, 3 p.m. Songs, recita- tions, dialogues. Admission 15 cents, nr BORN. GAUDREAU -- On Elster Sunday, Misch 3st, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs Anthu J. E. Gaudreau (nee Vevorica Cirtwhl) a daughter. MARRIED, - UPTON-HOAG---AL residence of the Jriue's parents, 3 194 Alfred St rane Ont, by Rev. W.T. G. Irene Marjorie, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. F, J. Hoag, to Harold Cook Upton, son of Mrs. M. B. Up- tom, Toronto, Ont. PEARSON-WESKIN a Kin March 30eh, 1918, by the Rev, Curry, Kathleen Swi Wiskin, el Se vst daughter of Mrs. Emma W kin, 10 Gunner Charles T. 3rd Hatters. Second idest son Mr. and Mrs. Geor, , both of Kin .|der, he is a companion to enjoy. To lespig, Pittsburg Township, passed of 'the latewWilliam Scott, of Wood-~{eral comedy, nothing could be more -{ guerite; "on Thursday, Merch 38th, et al Hs = Thurston, the Magician Tonight. | _Thurston, the magician, with: new | magio, conjuring and colloquay, it- | lugions, and all that rimilar enter-| tainment connotes will be the attrac- tion at the Grand Opera House to- night and Tuesday night. ' We do fove mystery!" And in this we are like all other beaple of all other times. It is a strangs field in which this brilliant young man has devoted his life, one that has been occupied by very' few really illustrious artists. With his dexterous fingers, his ready | wit, and his genuine personality, he is not only a _ wizard: to excite won- catalogue: Thurston's new program is hardly necessary; his reputation is made and the knowledge of the rare quality of his performance is uni- versal" His.is a polyglot program; it pleases every taste, answers ev- ery desire, apd as for the incidental frills, puffs and flounces of the gen- delightful. 'Most of Thurston's new mysteries ' for 'this year deal with life in the afterworld such as the materialization of ghosts' and the manifestations _ of spirits. Chief among his big effects is a sketch cal- led "Villu Captured" showing a sen- sational race between an automdbile and motorcycle. S The Eyes of the World. The pictorial drama is said to reach its zenith in the elaborate pre- sentation of "The Eyes of the World," which comes to the Grand on Wed- nesday, April 3rd, for four days. Harold Beil Wright, author of the Lbook whicli has reached the amazing sale of over one. million copies,-amp- lified his thrilling California love story for its presentation and per- sonally assigted in the seven months' constant lagor required to translate his greatest work into cinema 'form. The producer of "Eyes of the World," is W. H. Clune, who first achieved note in his callipg as associate pxo- ducer. of "The Clansman" ("The Birth of a Nation') and followed this with the beautiful "Ramona." Ex- pense was not spared in this work, and the absorbing story is told in more than a thousand scenes of superb photography, and with acting) and characterization which Southern California eritics say have never been equalled in gotion pictures. In the intensity dof closing scenes, it is asserted, "The Eyes of the World" excels in "punch," the climaxes 'of the most famous feature film. A special musical score accompanies the pictures, which is said to be an elaborate one. At The Strand. After five years of persuasion by their admirers to 'appear in Romeo and Juliet, the clever artists, Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, have at last consented Yo do so, but it was only after the greatest assur- ances had been received that the drama would be produced on a scale .in keeping with their ideas and ideals that they consented. The resujt is an eight-reel picturization of Shakespeare's great drama on a scale which marks the highest achievement 'in their picturesque ca- reers and marks the fulfilment of hopes they have long - entertained. This film will be presented at the Strand for the first three days of this week, and all lovers af Shakespeare and of the best in "film- dom cannot afford to miss the trea. In addition there will be comedy and topical reels, which will serve fo bal- ance the programme, Thrilling Beyond Words. No photoplay presents such re- markable and wonderful exploits as that dashing and fearless Marie Wal: camp in "The Red Ace." It's a serial for everyone. Young and old alike are thrilled. Don't miss a sin- gle episode. 'At the King Edward | to-night and Tuesday. Usual ddmis- sion. ----------------l------ Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Bard, Hamil+ ton, announce the engagement of their second daughter, , Beryl Mar- to Andrew H. Sanders, youngest son of Mrs_J. Sanders, Co- bourg, marriage to take place the lat- ter part of April. M. H. 8. Dupuy, retiring manager of Montreal, was presen - with a of the Brockville branch of the Bank handsome case of pipes, on behalf of the bankers of Brockville, who hold Mr. Dupuy in the highest esteem. Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Furze, West Lake, gave them a surprise and presented them with & rocking chair ere they removed to Bloomfield. Adam's first fall ocourred when he fell in love with Eye. . y vy Save the Food -- Serve more 'by saving, and save by serving less. -- Issued by Canada F ood Board. Still To Choose Your New Spring Suit? IF SUCH IS TRUE Then Don't Fail to see this Delightful Array of Charming _ Models Which have just been opened up' today, awaiting your most careful inspection. Suits extremely graceful of line -- made of beautiful all wool materials, featuring all' the most favored shades. And the majorit are original copies of New York models. The prices are so arrang- ed to meet all purses. Beginning at $18.00 and on up. ~~ JOHN LAIDLAW & SON » Limited. Thin is a line of books that we have Bought every" season fpr twelve or fifteen years. They are we can recommend for wear and appearance, and the kind boys usually grow out of. Sizes 11 to 134 . Fr Sha . $350 Bums) $4.00 aie a ded a in