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* YES THERE'S SUFFICIENT DIFFER- ENCE IN STYLES FOR THE NEW SEASON TO MAKE A VISIT TO THIS STORE INTERESTING In our exhibition you will find a most satisfactory range of choice. Style and quality combined in a superb display, and a wonderful and surprising exhibition of all the best cloths for the new season. You can easily find the suit you want. Price: $20.00, $22.00, $25.00 up to $35.00 Livingston's . Brock Street. If off your route, it pays to walk. ' § SATURDAY ff InOur i Ready-to-Wear Department ~ Advance styles for the season's wear. NEW JERSEY DRESSES NEW SILK DRESSES NEW SERGE DRESSES NEW SILK SKIRTS NEW RAIN COATS NEW FALL COATS Special 8! i the conductorettes of | gists of district No. 2 of the Ontario * College of . continually THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1918. EE, : a nin ---- Er DRUGESTS HOLD MEETING 10 DISCUSS QUESTIONS AFFECT- ING THEIR INTERESTS. They Will Have to Secure Female Ap- prentices--The Druggists Enter- tained by N. C. Poison & Co. The annual meeting of the drug- Pharmacy, was held in the City Council Chamber Thursday af- ternoon. Edward W. Case, Picton, district representative, ocoupied the chair. Frank J. Hoag, of this city, was appointed secretary-treasurer of the district on account of the retire- ment of W. W. Gibson, The chairman gave a short report of his work as district representa- tive for the past year, pointing out to the members the necessity of being on the alert with regard to the interests of pharmacists of the province, intimdting the necessity of the druggists looking to their own interests with regard to legislation, which from time to time was coming before the Ontario Legislature. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, BE, W. Case, Pic- ton; vice-president, W. J. Malley, Des- eronto; sercetary-treasurer, Frank J. Hoag, Kingston; executive commit- tee, John McEwen, J. B. McLeod, L. T. Best, Adam Fullerton, T. B. Wal- lace, S. C. Lamb, E. L, Fraser. The above committee is to act as representatives to the annual meeting at Toronto on Aug. 27th. W. H. Graham, of the Ontario Col- lege of Pharmacy, Toronto, gave an interesting address on matters affect- ing the general welfare of the college both from an educational and legisla- tive standpoint, pointing out many matters which the druggists had not up to the present time known, just in what manner they were handled by the college authorities, The scarc- ity of drug assistants and apprentices were also touched upon by Mr. Gra- | gates found Mr. Polson's address very ham, he being of the opinion that in the very near future the drnggists of the province would find i' to their ad- vantage to engage the gorvices © young ladies as apprentices Me also pointed out seyeoral instances where young ladies had attended the Coliege of Pharmacy and had graduated with credit to (themselves and~their precep- tors and that in some instances they were occupying positions as dispens- ers in hospituls throughout the pro- vince, Miltary News| Belleville will be a military de- mobilization centre with headquart- ers where returned soldiers will have living accommodation and receive medical 'boards. The armouries have been fitted up for this purpose and over three hundred soldiers can be cared for there. It is the inten- tion to send to Belleville returned soldiers who are mot hospital cases, walking wounded, who will be car- ed for and ultimately receive their discharge. It is planned to make discharge depots in various centres. Lieut. Morley E. Branscombe, A.M. C., has been appointed captain, Special instructions have been is- sued in district orders regarding the discharge of draftees in Category "E." If discharge has not been ef-, fected within thirty days of the date of the medical boara proceedings, the man must be re-examined and a new certificate made out showing his ex- act physical condition 'at the time of discharge. All Jewish soldiers in the C.E.F. are to be granted leave from f.nset Friday, Sept. 6th, to sunset SepL. 8th, for the purpose of celebrating the "Atonement," Brig.<Gen. Biggar, Director-Gen- eral of Supplies and Transports, is a visitor at headquarters to-day, and made an inspection. Reports to the Military Service' Council from the registrars for the various military districts - indicate that before the amnesty expires at the end of this week approximately 2,000 defaulters will have taken ad- vantage of it. Rev. James Rollins, Peterboro, who went overseas with the 93rd Battal- fon two years ago as quartermaster, | and was transferred to a chaplaincy a year ago, since which time he has been doing duty with a Forestry Bat- talion at Sonneydale, Eng., has re- ceived instructions to proceed to France. The A.0.H. building In 'Brock street was Jnspected on Friday by the military authorities, who, it is N. C. Polson, Sr., of the firm of N. C. Polson & Co., of this city, was ask- ed by the chairman to address the delegates, which he did in a very il-1 luminating manner, tracing the retail drug business in the province back for the past forty years. The dele interesting and instructive.' Among other things which Mr. Pelson touch- ed upon was his connection as dis- trict representative of No. 2 district for some thirteen years during the formative period of the Ontario Col- lege of Pharmacy. He was the mover of the resolution which brought about the present commodious college building situated on Gerrard street; east, Toronto. A vote of thanks was tendered to W. B. Graham for his very interesting and instructive:.address, and io the chairman, E. W. Case. After the business session the dele- gates were tendered a complimentary dinner at the Frontenac Club by the firm of N. C. Polson & Co., which it is unnecessary to say, was enjoyed to' the fullest possible extent, The chairman, on behalf of the delegates present, tendered Mr. Pol- son a vote of thanks for his thought- fulness and hospitality. The pleasant gathering broke ' up after singing "Por He's a Jolly Good Fellow" andy gm Sumatra ot the National Anthem. ---------------- 3: WAS IN SIBERIA. Corporal Merry, of Engineers, Went here From Spain. Corporal D. M. Merry, who has just completed the N. C, O.'s course, states that he was in Siberia twenty-two years ago when-he made the trip from Spain to Siberia by automobile. The machine was one of the first made. He: sas at the time engaged by the Pall Mall Gazette, London, and was fater city editor of the paper. Mr. Merry is vice-president of a company in New York which manufactured elec tric insulation, but the plant was taken over by the U.S. Government, and is now manufacturing munitions. Mr. Merry was anxious to see somes thing of the war, so he came to Can- ada and enlisted in the Engineers. His birthplace was Victoria, B.C. WHO ARE THE LUCKY ONES? Two Conductorettes Will Visit the Exhibition at Toronto. A draw is being made of the names . the street railway company to decide who would be the lucky ones to attend the To- ronte Exhibition, Two of the girls are to be sent up by the company to be present on Women's Day, and the draw was being made on Friday tor decide who they should be. The girls are anxiously awaiting the result of the draw. = About seventy five girls are on the waiting fist to be taken on as conductorettes. . A ---------------- 3 L. EB Dead. A Woodstock d says: Louis B. Staples, aged. 51, science master at the Collegiate Institute, died denly in the hospital Friday m ing following a paralytic ceased wag born near "Dom. ! stated, require more office accommo- . dation, put nothing definite was learned as to whether it will be util- ized or not. STOUK MARKETS, Quotations Furnished By Bongard, Ryerson & Co., 289 Bagot Street. New York Stocks. Open. 2.30 p.m. 86 86% 54% 55 % 50% 161 164% Atkinson Yas. B.&£0. .. 3.55 C.P.R. N.Y.C. .. Reading . Southern Pac. .. 80. Railway .. .. Union Pacific .. Marine, pfd. .. Gen. Motors .. Am, Lee... .. «.. Am.Smelters, xd 1% Baldwin Loco, .. .. Anaconda .. .. .. Bethlehem Steel "B"" Int, Nickel ... .. Inspiration Coppel Rep. Steel .. .. U.8. Steel .. ., Midvale .. 51%, 92 111 SRR oo 126% . 99% Canadian Stocks. Brazilian .. 4 .. 38% Can, Cement .. ... 53% Can. Steamship ... 42% Can. Loco... .. +» 63% Cons. Smelters.. .. 25 Bteel .. .. .. 63 Maple Leaf .. .. , 117 Nova Scotia Steel .. 67 Steel of Canada 1% OHIOAGO GRAIN, Mex. Pete, .. Corn. Op'n High Low "oo 163 143 160% . 163% 163% 1607 1645; 164% 162% Oats. Open High Low 2% J3 71 73% 13% TH 6% 14% 18 160% 161% 163% Aug. Sept. . Oct. ... Close 71 T1% 73 Aug. Sept. . . Oct, «+ $1 Hats For Men. Any straw hat in our store to-mor- row for a dollar, George Mills & Co. DAILY MEMORANDUM See top of pase 3, right band cgruner, for Srobabllit es, 3 ------------" MARRIED. HOOD-HARRIS--AL Kingston, 1918, Rev. Dr. Mor University, Elizabeth, ter of Mr. son of Mr. of Aberdeen, Scotland. ~~ Neil is an entrancing character, and she is surrounded by a whole lot of i real flesh and blood people who move 'and have their being in situations . which, rather than being stagey are i typical of real life. "My Irish Cin- derella" is one play that you should make it a point to see, for when alt has been said and done, she is one of the most interesting characters in stagedom and the play itself is one of the stage's very best bets. At the Grand. A story telling of the loves and kind heart of [Peg Woffington, who was the most famous actress of her day on the London stage, is "Masks and Faces," the five-reel Brady-made | World Picture which was shown at the Grand last evening. 'The story wag a throbbingly intense one, mantie, thrilling and The Appearing in what may, safely be said_to be the finest photoplay shown here in many months, William S. Hart, the Thomas H. Ince artcraft star, was a prime attraction m his "Shark Monroe," In this portrays the role of Shark Monroe," the savage master of a sealing schooner, "The Gull," Roast sailed along the north.west newest nhotoplay. | at this theatre yesterday. picture Mr. Hart soast. It was a new character as iar as Mr. Hart was concerned, but he de- Iveloped its various phases with splen- jdid artistry, and the play achieved an instantaneous triumph, Charming Enid Bennet appeared in her newest paramount picturg "The. Biggest] Show on Earth," and delighted the au- dience. The unusual character and superb photography made a deep im- pression upon the audience, and tend- ed to enhance Miss Bennet's popular- ity among her admirers in this 'city. A visit to Griffin's to-night or to-mor- sow ensures you an evening of the finest entertainment the motion pic- ture world has to offer. At the Strand. "Social Quicksands" is attracting much attention at the Strand Theatre tor the last of this week. It gives Francis X. Bushman and Beverley Bayne excellent opportunities to put forth their best efforts. - It is a story of wootls and jwitchery, a romanec strong in action and with an interest which catches "and holds the heag. Both players have scored successes before, but in this remarkable produc- tion they seem to have brought forth something new and bewitching. In | addition to the strong attraction there fs a wealth of comedy, and the Topi- cal reels show something teal new and appetizing. To-night and to- morrow afternoon and evening wilt be the -last chances to. see this excellent offering. Next week an equally strong and timely bill will be put on. ------------------ Bowling Schedule Completed. The schedule of the Queen's Lawn Bowling Club has been completed for the summer. There age about a score of games yet to be played which were al on the scheduled nights, and when they are completed the winners of the trophies will be known. The doubles and singles zames will be continued until the end of the month. ---------------- The British steamer Diomed, 4,700 tons, was sunk and some of her crew day, off Atlantic coast. 4 Prediction is made by the news papers that the Japanese Cabinet will tender its resignation when the dis- turbances have ceased. : So far there have been eleven vie- Hin of the typhoid epidemic in Chat, injured, by submarines on Wednes-| | 5 rn - Cn I AAT oT ----" r ad "My Irish Cinderella." Few plays have ever told a pret-| tier story or told it in a more simple | or unaffected way than does "My Irish Cinderella." Love and adven- ture form the chief fundamentals of the piece, and in its composition will be found every lingredient that ap- peals to the lover of the drama. The characters are for the most part very lovable, and 'where they go aot A possess that attribute, they are at least strikingly weal. 'My. Irish Cinderella" comes to the WQGrand Opera House, Saturday, Aug. 24th, matinee end might. The play oon- tains plenty of action. Peggy Mc- J ro- entertaining. character of Peg Wolfington was delightfully portrayed by Irene Vanbrugh and [Sir Johnston Forbes- Robertson, one of the most distin- | guished actors in the world at the preserit date, was starred in the fas- cinating role of Triplet. Never has there such a remarkable cast gath- ered together for the making of a motion picture, and 'Masks and Faces" is certainly the photoplay of the day. Don't miss it when it will be shown at the Grand for the last time to-night. Other good films on the bill were the [Pathe News, a Lonesome Luke comedy and an © Henry story, while an act of the very best "vaudeville makes a pro- gramme well worth seeing. At Griffin's. . | Special for Saturday 'ALL DAY, OR AS LONG AS THESE LAST We have secured a most ex- ceptional bargain and will share it with our customers to-morrow. 50 Ladies' Black Silk Poplin Stylish model with _shirred top an belt. Just 50 in the lot. Waist sizes. 24, 25, 26; 217, 28. 29. These dress skirts are worth regularly $6.00. $4.50 Special price for c Pi »Y to-morrow None sent on for cash only. Sale of Corsets Econom «At. . 83100 rT At... 100 When you consider the growing scarcity of all materials use in corsets and the fact that govern-. ments are considering 'the stop- page of manufacture of corset steels, you may find yourself back to the corsets of 1869, boned in cane, and you can imagine the dis- comfort. Buy your CORSETS NOW for present and future needs. wise economy. Itis Thurs- Friday -Sa © LAST THREE DAYS OF OUR SALE. 50c a Pair Reduction All Are 50-3 Shes Will BoSoldat +. 20 Si $150 $2.00 Shoes Why £2 Sold at Sl