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-- aie ae. SOR ie - a ae - > » THE DAILY BRITISH | a WHIG, TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1915. i ii " FINE FURS. ® MADE TO ORDER Safe Fur Storage Our Receipt guarantees you against loss hy FIRE; MOTH and THEFT M.L Customers' goods insured while in our care. - + A NSA lt Nl Addin | Mac LARUT. EE. W. SKINNER. Is Reported as Having Been Wound. ed in Action, ines $14.50 Will add up to ten million, either from left to right, or up and down colpmns -- will also multiply and sabtract, quickly and easily. + Guaranteed for five years, J. R. C. Dobbs & Co. 41 Clarence Street. Telephone 819, Kingston's Largest Hat Dealers Jn AY PTY YY Have Your Car Over- 1 hauled and Stored ; for the Winter AT THE ~ 235 King St ED WALSH « = LIEUT. BE. W. SKINNER Lieut. Edward W. Skinner, merly a draughtsman at the Loco- psotive Works, has been wounded, according to 4 recent casualty list Lieut. Skinner was pi inent in the 14th Regiment since coming to the eity from England, and for a served .on the 14th Guard at [Fort Henry He went overseas with Lieut.4«Col. PP. G. C. Campbell in the for for- Proprietor. tine dh dd ded 253rd Queen's Univ ity Highland- : ; § ro The family here has not yet UNITED GRO- TE EE erwriwnes CERY SPECIALS For Two Weeks. TOMORROW WILL BE A GOOD DAY TO HAVE YOUR EYES FIT- TED WITH GLASSES, BUT TODAY IS BETTER. Why put off having your eyes properly -and carefully , tested? EPP'S COCOA, 15c¢ sizé reduc / ed to 10c. x 10¢ size, & for 25e. Baby Vinola Soap; regular 10c cake, 8 for 25¢. Giycerine Oatmeal Soap, regu- lar 18c box, 2 for 25c. UNITED GROCERY 188 Princess Street. =- BEN LEE, Mgr. Why put off the {impor tunce of bettering your eye sight. We are fully equipped to render you all the aid that -- , glasses will give, * Come in TODAY. NEW FRAME DWELLING Raglan Roa Near 'Redan St, 7 rooms, modern improvements, $2400 | New Brick, Beverly Street. 9 rooms, furnace, hardwood floors, nice lot, Leased for a yéar at $360. 1.5 Asselstine D.0.S i Registered Optometrist. 842 King St. The Busy Optical Store. Golden Lion Grocery Fancy Clover "$4100 ee fi HONEY ' In one pound sections, 25 cents each. -- Freeh Cllfornia Prunes, nce and McCann's Real Estate Evaporated Peaches, 2 lbs for 25c. Phone 326 or a2 88 Broek St. Evaporated Apricots ... ... 18¢ Ib. Sweet Older .. . 40¢c W. R. Meiea & Co. mmm---- = New Rug for Easter will prove a handsome and lasting reminder of the day, and most acceptably satisfy the desire for sumething new for the great feast i day. See our rug display, and we feel sure bea ty, variety and reasonableness of 1 Quee | been formed a vear ago, '1 28th. ------ A ---- PROF BAER 1S ENDORSED NCDEX | LOCAL BY THE G.W.V.A. AS VOCATION i BEPARTMENT HEADY | Major Hubble Speaks About the Sol- diers' Land Settlement--A ChuFch i { Readers of the Whig. the = Great War] i Parade to Be Held on the 14th, meet A ng of ssoeclation on nipal Bruee ' {Queen's U spoke rn { the appointme f Prot. M tas h f Vocational Depart- { ment a glance would seem a 1 post that shy tld be held by a return- "He assured the meeting Baker would hold no mili- | tary He pointed out that { placed their 1a] resourees at the disposal wovernment for the benefit of { the retlirned soldier. On the part of | Queen's _it 18 purely oluntary to { help the returned soldier to prepage | for his return to civil life. Principal Taylor pointed out how illogical and | inadvisable it would be to put a mili- { tary officer without scienfific acnieve- | ments or ability supervise the | work of the Queen's professors who instruct in the. Vocational Depart- ment, where twenty-seven different professions are tiught. The Voeca- ticnal Department at Queen's is piae- | tically a university within a univers- 1ity. = : Major Goodwin, a returned officer, himself a professor Queen's, as- sured the meeting that qr better man than Prof. Baker, or more suit- able for the position, could be found, and expressed himself as extremely satisfied at this appointment For the returned nfan to veto this ap- pointment would be like cutting ane's nose to spite one's face. After considerable discussion the meeting heartily endorsed the ap- pointment of "Prof. Baker as head of the Vocational Branch and paid tri- bute to the splendid work Queen's University is doing in connection with t re-education of the men who have been over there, AL Veterans evening, Pi {ed { educa | of the to at Soldiers' Land "Settlement. Major Hubble, member of the Sol- diers' Land Settlement Board, spoke to the meeting on. that subject, He said the board was only of recent formation and had not been able to accomplish go much would like | to have done. Bach province I land settlement schemes, in addition | to the Dominion scheme, and as yet | there=~was no practical co-operation between Federal and Provincial Gov- ernments with regards to the ques- tion. The board to have accomplished anything for this season should have The land at disposal under "federal scheme is two and a half million acres fr the Peace River District. Ig excellent 'and there is plenty | first class land of all sorts, which is being registered for the returned soldier, The grant is 160 acres and an advance of $2,500. This grant is not in actual cash, The Govern- ment is buying large quantities of | agricultural machinery and imple- | ments; the soldier-settler requisi- tions for what he requires in the way of Implements, etc., aand gets them at cost price... The Government "is also endeavoring to obtain the land all along the railways for returned men: The board is still actively working out the scheme of settle- ment and further details "will be available shortly, as it Regarding Resolutions, The following letter from the Do- minion geeretary was read: "Dear Comrades: I beg to acknow- ledge receipt of your letter of March In regard thereto, I1-beg to state that I am afraid -it would be rather difficult to secure a further interview with the Prime Minister. We have only just . closed a four days' conference between the Prime Minister and his Cabinet, and the members of the executive of the G.W.V.A. other delegates were sum- moned by the Premier and in all there were nineteen. The Premier has given a large part of his time to us during the past four days; and they have promised earnest consid- eration of the matter of the aliens in our midst, We understand they are to adopt the policy of either work or be interned, and that they will Tollow it up most drasticaly, "The other matters in your resolu- tions were taken up with the Govern- ment and we are assured that the Government is prosecuting as far as it was able to go, the increase of pro- duction, and conduet of the war, | "Let me again assdte you that as a result, of the conference, I feel there is a better feeling amongst the men who were nreSent, and we are hoping this will continue to be the case, : "Considering the fact that prac- tically every resolution of yours has been taken up with. the Government, it might be difficult fogs to get any more of its time. Judt at present, with things as they are on the west- ern front, grave concern is caused among the members of the Govern- ment. It necessitates speeding up in every department and almost ev- tions to the Domtnion convention of the G.W.V.A, at Toronto in July, and to insist on strong actien being taken if the Government moved by' that- time, has not To Hold Church Parade. The G.W.V.A! will hold a church parade on Sunday, April 14th. It any owners of automobiles would offer their cars on that day to bring splendid ; have | OF THE DAY NOTES AND ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST. | Happenings In the City and Vicinity ~~What the Merchants Offer to the Ladies' Home Journal at the College Book Stor Market Clerk William ) i8 looking for the own muff picked up on the W. Swaine, plano tuner, 100 Cler- gy west. Orders left at Me- Auley's, or 'phone 564. : Judge Lavell opened County Court an Tuesday but adjourned two cases on the docket till next Week. Now is the time wo fiive your piano tuned. 'We carry two expert Juners and will assure entire satis- faction: C. W, Lindsay, fad. i The last shipment of ligour {into Kingston on Tuesday m and consisted .of "wet good out from Montresl on Monday. Now is the time to have your piano tuned. We carry two expert tuners and will assure entire satis faction, "C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. | On Monday two trees on Pdrk avenue were cut down and sawed up for fuel. According to some of the aldermen, the tree cutting will cost the city at the rate of $17 a cord. We will rent you a plano, and at end of six months if you feel like purchasing instrument we will al low the six months' rental on pur- chase price, and arrange easy terms on balance. C. W. Lindsay, Ltd. Civil Service Examinations ar ing held in Queen's Unive preliminary examination ou te- day. The qualifying examinations will be held on the next three days, with a dozen returned soldiers trying them. . h Prevost, Brock street, has an ex- |tra fine assortment of "tweeds, |.cheviots and blue and black serges {Tor his order 'clothing department | His ready-made clothing aand gent's { furnishing department aré well as i sortedywith new goods at low prices: { } he PAID DOUBLE FINE: [> BOYS HAD A SMOKE I m------ {A Citizen Was Heavily Taxed | For Selling a Package of | . i Cigareties. PA citizen sold cigarettes to {a small boy on Sunday and found | that it was very expensive business {for in the police eourt on Tuesday {morning he was fined $10 and costs | for selling on Sunday, while a simi- lar fine was imposed on him for sell- {ing to a minor. . 'The court tangle The climate | Inspector Jack, of the Children's iAll Sdeiety, was the complainant. |The boy who made the purchase {gave evidence against the accused, | while two companions, who = were | with .the youngsters when he bought the "smokes," backed up his evi- dence. Inspector Jack caught the hoys pulling on their "weeds" on a down-town street Sunday afternocn and conducted an investigation. T Egg Production, Rev. R. Stillwell, Elgin is trying to aid in the food production effort. He has twentyone 'Plymouth Rock hens "bred to lay' strain--some of them from the Guelph agricultural farm. Two of the flock are in their second year, The others were hatch- ed the middle and end of May, 1917. The egg record is as follows: January Cia aa ' February ... . .. March Fotal for three months .... December wnt . Total "3% For Returned Soldiers, The Kingston Y.M.C.A., furnishes every returned "soldier with six months' full privilege ticket free of charge, and large numbers have pre- sented the card of introduction which is-given to every returned soldier by the "Y" secretary at Quebec and oth- er disembarking points, Your sub- scription will help the local YMCA. to continue this: feature which is ap- preciated by so many of our return- ed-soldiers. Send your subscription along to-day, 4 We Store esa How About Yours ? It pays to take good care of your furs during the summer season. We have a fully equip- ped storage department and at a small cost insure yonr furs coins, ---- ET "THE SOLDIER'S M-0-T-H-E-R Mot} Oh Aloha Ge Dixie, : Johnny, Ol There Sar) Don't Bite the Hand That © Over Give My Regards to Broadway : Fi Good-bye Broadway, Hello Frar Soldier Boy, Homeward Bound, I Called Yon My Sweetheart I Know F Got More Than My Share I Don't Want to Get Well I Want to Go Home I'll Come Back To You In the Land of the Wedding Hell Ireland Must Be Heaven > K-K-K-Katy, the I Knock When It's My copy. All the popular numbers in stock. At r, Dixie and i SONG BOOK--Pocket Size, : 125 Songs, Words and Music, Price 15¢ All the favorite Standard and Sacred Songs and 36 of the "Newer" net ; 1918 Popular Songs, including: Stopped Them at the + When Wé Wind Up the \ Indiana Rose SEND ONE OF THESE IN EVERY OVERSEAS BOX. : Oh Boy Musical Hits, 40c -- The big Hits of this show sold at the the- atre at 50c each. .Our price is and always has been 40c per The College Book Store LW Marne atch on the ¥hine, - i Eat an extra potato a day; it will save a _ slice of bread for overseas. -- Canada Food | Board. Something decidedly popular in navy, : taupe, ivory, oyster, reseda, old rose, pink, 34 inches wide and - washable. Special $1.25 CHARMEUSE SATIN in black, navy, pearl grey, nigger brown, taupe, mid- night blue, 40 inches wide. Our price $2.75 36 INCH POPLINS -- Duchesse, pailette, and crepe oudine in all the wanted shades. Extra value "$1.50 Ehud NN NN NN NN PNP PPP gagging inuhuahuhuhrk hahahaha 4 'Newman & Shaw THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE WN NN NINN Auvinen 1 : " . | peovsveee: BUILDERS' SUPPLIES weonocaug { LUMBER An assorted stock, HOSPITAL GOVERNORS Decide to Purchase Metal Furniture | for Isolation Department, | An interesting meeting - of the Board of Governors of the General! for builders' and con- Hospital was held Monday afternoon, iE ' the following members being present: | tractors use. Well R. E. Kent (chairman), F. G. Lac-| seasoned and in good kett, Prof. D. H. Marshall, T. McK.|§ =" yo.» "ye Robertson, James Berney, Dr. 1° G.| condition. Milling to Bogart, ¥. J." Hoag, R. J. Carson, J.! A. Minnes, Rev. D. Laing, James] order. Crawford, Dr. J. C. Conyell, G. Y.| Chown, R. N. F. McFarlane, Dr. Tay-!{ lor, W. ¥. Nickle, Dr. James Third, | \ A. F. Chown, I. King, R. J. Smeaton, | Lieut.-Col. Gardiner. { The management committee was! empowered to purchase néw furni-| ture,-made entirely of metal, perfect- | ly sanitary and durable, for the isola-| tion building. Also with a view to! improving the service in the nurses' diwing voO0m fo purchase two large S. ANGLIN & C0. Woodworking Factory, Lung en ber Yards. Bay & Wellingion ingston, Ont. Office Phone 60. Streets, Jap Tung Silk | AS 7 LADIES' WRIST WATCHES 159%, Discount During April Some of our import orders for Swiss wrist watches, due 8 months ago, have just come ta hand, AS a result we have a large surplus stock and can afford to offer this genuine bargain. rete Smith Bros. Jewelers and Opticians, Issuers of Marriage Licenses. WE BUY ~ & Raw Furs W. F.Gourdier Phone 700. 78-80 Brock Street. urnd, one for tea and one for coffee, Factory Phone 1415. and to restock the main, kitchen with ap-to-date cooking utensils. . 'It was stated thdt the spring class of probationers numbering sixteen, had 'been admitted to the training " school and if accepted should take a CR = \ . the places of those graduating next LANADAS FAL od May, - The Board empowered the 'commit- tee of management to make the nec- edsary arrangements for the gradu- ating exercises in connection: with Class 1918, which will ' take place early in May. ? : A number of very important mat- ters were discussed and were laid $usece: Lumber, Conl and Wood -- A-----, > > i b [Yr t A New Five Room r £ WN Re Brick Dwellin With furnace, B. and C., Klee tric light; good cellar and yard, with immediate possession, For $2150 On Vigtoria St., a Frame Dw. !ling With al conveniences; stable and driveshed Fer $3500 with immediate possession. On Division St., (on a- corner) « Stone "Dwelling Modern, with stable and garden. $2900 Full List at Office. E. W. Mullin & Son dashed Akh Ah a a Z The Rexolhs Stores I DRUG = si {HES S.0S. (Save Our Supplies) -- Canada Food Board. = FRESH SUPPLY | I ) .prices*will make you an Easter rug pur- fer : : d disabled soldiers from the Queen's 5 5 : : and Mowat hospitals, their services a : ih : i Would be greatly appreciated. . : < oA The secretary announced that 314 new members had been enrolled dur- ing the last quarter, JBI The G.W.V.A. will heartily eo-op- |} erate wilh the civic committee in the |] civic welcome and entertainment tol} be give to First Contingent mei on || gh here. | 1 against fire, moths and theft. . Avoid AH Risks. gn Phone us today No. 238. ery moment of the Ministers time is engaged. --Yours Fraternally, W, F. Knight, Dominion Secretary." ; It was decided to present the resolu- ha furlough : . Tho Canada Club will hold monthly meetings in the of the G.W.V.A, | | An-attractive badge has been de- | signed to be worn by the members Hi of the Ladies' Chapter. : 1 Ladies' Journal now on. sale |} flat tne Chiiege Book Store. a ! i i club rooms 12¢ and 128 Princess St. ' } * Cities of Taronto, London, Winni- | tion to the local Y.M.C.A? over for further consideration. Bonds For Sale. y peg and othiér places. Thomas Mills, 79 Clarence street, 55 Have "you 'sent along that subserip- " i not, will you kindly do so now and assist the workers in complefing - the amount necessary to carry on this fm- 'portant work in our community. High Park Presbyterian church, Toronto, has extedded 4 call to Rev. J. H. Turnbull, pastor of Chalmers chireh, Ottawa. Mr. Turpbull Js 4 brother-in-law of D. B. Murray, Kens- ington avenue, FOR STRAW HATS _ ALL coLors lf 4h Jet Black, Cadet Blue, Dull Black, Sage fi hy iy Green, Navy Blue, Violet, Natural, Cerjse, § =~ 'Mh Brown, . Yellow, Vander, OM Rose, a | Ys ictor y ' # 25 Cents Each. i n MAHOOD'S DRUG STORE