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concentration. {GRAN Well, Here is the Surprise of the Season ! Kingstonians Have a Chance to See Real, Big Time Vaudeville CULTURAL VAUDEVILLE CIRCLE Presents 7--BIG ACTS---7 EVERY ACT IS A FEATURE. YOU HAVE ASKED FOR BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE NOW YOU HAVE IT. PRICES: 23¢., 50c., 75c. and $1.00. WATCH FOR SATURDAY'S PAPER. ALL NEXT WEEK Mats. Wed.-Sat. SEATS NOW ON SALE STARTING MONDAY RUMMIER! "SQUIBS WINS THE Ia SAM 'OPKINS SAID HE WOULD COME, SEE HOW THOSE FUN MERCHANTS SPENT IT ! i ---------------------- Aah ani eg hy AMUSEMENTS What the Peoas Agents Say About Coming Attractions CULTURAL VAUDEVILLE CELE AT THE GRAD All Next Week--Fine Array | of Talent Will Be Seen. The most pleasing and sensational ! | Bheatrical treat of the season, will | be presented * House, all next week. The London | Free Press says: 'With an array of talent such as Will be offered on the big bill pat- rons will undoubtedly accord these | talented artists with a rousing re- | ception. The famous Japanese intellectual | marvel, who has created a sensation | "in London and Paris with his marve!- | ous demonstrations of extraordinary | | mental powers, will headline the bill. | The visit to London of Tameo Kaji- | Jama is an important event, especi- ally to students of such subjects as | Mr. Kajivama is a Student of psychology, who has dis- | covered that by concentrating 'it is possible for everyone to direct simul- taneously more than one train of thought. He can do four or five + things at the same time quite easily. Here is his theory in brief:: The &verage man wastes four-fifths of his brain power every year. The amount ~ of brain power thus thrown away or diffused over a wide surface of futila or unimportant things would be © great enough to solve all the prob- { lems of tho age. According to the | . theory of mental simultanism, which | { Mr. Kajivama advocates, the sub- * conscious mind is merely the portion "of the attention working involuntar- ily free from direction of the will | Power, and thus it'is possible to let thoughts wander while we continue 'Whatever our hands are employed upon. To prove his theory he gives n interesting and most convincing demonstration of the so-called mul- action of the mind, which was outstanding characteristics of amentalities Napoleon, Julius and the famous Japanese dhist priest, Prince Sho-toku. Bollinger and Reynolds. i A dainty miss and a funny chap de a decided vaudeville novelty, entitled, "A Trip on the Line." Both re extraordinary and skilled artists the wire and the male partner of duo does some marvelous balanc- ng stunts. . Maurice Brierre and Graco King Ir a charming little skit of song dance that should more than with popular approval at ths | of Grand patrons. Miss King | some stunning gowns, sings new songs and hails froin Bos- 80 the programme says. Mr. hails from New Orleans and (an excellent French impersona- | that brings down the hoase. Caslar, celadrated compos director and pianist, assisted by sketch takes its title. {loud In their praise of ta vehicle in which FUNNIER! CHEERIER! CALCUTTA SWEEP" MAKE A FORTUNE--HE DID-- A-L-L-E-N re HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY LAST NIGHT. TICKETS EARLY GOLDWYN'S MAMMOTH PRODUCTION "THE CHRISTIAN" The Most Talked of Picture Ever Shown in Kingston. The Most Dramatic Story The Screen Has Ever Shown. Usual Prices - To-Day A-L-L-E-N a novelty musical offering that should just about gather in the hon- ors for the engagement. Mr. Cas- lar directed the famous Caslar Or- chestra in New York City at one timo and was the first musician to intro- duce the once-famous Tango. Mr. Caslar will introduce one of his lat- est compositions during the London engagement. Freddie Clinton and Angie Cap- rell offer "The Littie Wop," a nifty little skit, with a few laughs, a story or two and some high notes. Miss Cappell is a singer of note, and is scen in the role from which the Mr. Clinton is an accomplished pianist, with a rare sense of humor, and between them they make a bid for applause hon- at the Grand Opera lors Kluting's Entertainers is one of thesé enjoyable animal turns that holds the attention of dad, mother and the kiddies as well. The canine display almost human intelligence and do sonie extraordinary stunts. The birds add a novel touch to the act and also Co some glevir stunts. The famous/leaping cats add zest to the turn and with the birds, offer one of vaudeville's greatest animal en- tertainments. "THE CHRISTIAN" A GREAT SCREEN DRAMA Proving to be without a doubt one of the greatest dramas ever shown on the screen, "The Christian" Goldwyn's super-feature attracted a capacity crowd at the Allen Theatr2 last evening, and those fortunate enough to be at the theatre were rday which from start to finish was marvellous act- ing and wonderful scenes held tha most earnest attention of the audi- ence. It was indeed a remarkable pie- ture, made all the more so because of the fact that it was from Sir Hall Caine's famous book and was directed by Maurice Tourneur, one of the greatest moving picture di- rectors of the day. Laid out in Eng- the great | THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG FRIDAY, APRIL 27, ) Lavirette Taylor Ro O'My Heart Miss Taylor created the Jabs of Peg in the orig. stage : play, whic! has been ormed over *000 times COMEDY "TRAFFIC" "NO ADVANCE IN PRICES TO-DAY STRAND TRANSATLANTIC SAILINGS Season 1923. Lists and Rates mow ready. Apply C. 8. KIRKPATRICK Steamship Ticket Agent, 36 Clarence St, Kingston, Ont. Tel. 565w., or -- BLOUSE DEP VOILE BLOUS Peter Pan or Tuxedo Coll Sizes range from 36 to 46. $1.95 A i ny GET YOUR ers, fancy Dimity trimmed Colored Ginghams. $2.95 Trimmed BLOUSES $4.95 ---- BLOUSES American audience which is certain to flock to see the film Miss Taylor covers herself with distinction through her sympathetic and tender portrayal of 'Peg in the screen version. Shades of her whim- | sical character, never fully develop- | ed in the spoken play because of the natural limitations of the theatre, are depicted in the celluloid version, and it is the opinion of many who | Silk Embroidered Back. Lave seen the stage play that the | All Shades. photoplay even excels in charm of characterization Miss Taylor's own | $1.25 | inimitable Peg of the footlights. | Here we vee the slighted Irish Ince | -- ing Collars and Cuffs and Shades Navy, mato and Beige. $2.95 \ Kayser"s GLOVES a variety of styles and designs. DIMITY BLOUSE Popular Blouse for this season to be worn with Pullover Sweart- Hand Drawn or Lace TRICOLETTE Drop Stitch or Plain Tricolette Over-Blouse style, with contrast- Henna, Sand, To- An Exceptional Offering of WOMEN'S AND MISSES' ev 10PCOATS For Street or Sports Wear Novelty Tweeds, Plaids and Fancy 19.50 These Coats are looking, correctly tailored and careful- ly finished in the favored styles, Women's sizes 3 Misses' sizes 16 to 20. \ ars in Special SUITS a CLCAK.S URDAY [osimry SPECIALS Pure Silk Hosiery In Navy Blue and Black shades only. All sizes, 98c¢. Drop Stitch Silk HOSIERY Fancy Drop Stitch, Grey, Sand, Beige, Black. 98c¢c. Silk Lisle with Clock Silk Lisle Hose Silk. Clocks. Shades: Sand, Black and White. Special 75c¢. Shades: Brown and extremely good- with Brown, to 44. \ Sale of Dresses with *17.95 ing two toned styles with Band. fects, in the latest shades. COLORS Rapids Blue, Beige, Cocoa, Brown and N avy. Manufacturer's Clearance--Less Than Cost of Material Alone Canton Crepe in charming new Spring styles, show- Paisley, the new bodice ef- JACKSON-M LIMITED Ii4 PRINCESS STREET CHILDREN'S STOCKINGS Regular 50¢c. Black, Brown White. | 35¢., 3 for $1.00 EITVIER accustomed to happiness in her own | the luxurious surrounding in which she has been scnt te live. We see | her caught in the problems of the aristocratic Chichesters: and we see her save her snobbish cousin from a { tragic elonment. But never have we been so truly happy in the theatre as when we watched the delightful scene in | which Jerry--Peg's handsome guard- { {ian--tells her how, rich she is; how |the Chichesters reaily depended on | sber for much; and, finally, how {much he loved her. This pathetic {Scene was admirably pertrayed by | {Miss Taylor and Mahlon Hamiiton; | land it made a lasting impression, on {those who saw it. | | King Vidor, who directod the phio- [teplay, has done well by Hartley | Mauners' play. { | Mary O'Hara has provided an ex- {cellent adaptation, and the photo- | jgraphy is a decided credit to George «Larnes, | There is also a very funny comedy [today's want ads. eutitled "Traffic and Pathe News jcompleis the Lest programme pre- SIE en E FONTY G0 ON STRIKE = | AT QUEENS LIBRARY SQUIBS IN A NEW ONE. | The Public of Kingston who have | {seen and were delighted with that | Forty men in the employment of {potable English comedy, "Me and |Messrs. Anglin and Norcross, con- [ary Gal," will be pleased to hear that tractors engaged on the excavation {a sequel to this film entitled "Squibs (fOT Queen's university library, went Wins the Calcutt What discomfort will this man suffer ? | The answer will be found among humble home, faced with misery in | BLUNDERS } | a Sweep," will ha [On strike Friday afternoon without | LOCAL NEWS. Brief Items of Interest Picked Up by the Whig Re- porters. Lackie"s Rose Tea Room Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. James Duncan Thompson, open | onto, is a visitor in the city. Dean Starr is to deliver the ser- mon at the qgening of Christ Church, Toronto, on Sunday next. Mr. Swaine, plano %aner. Orders received at 100 Clergy street west. 'Phone 564w. The members of the Queen's Bowling Club are getting ready for the season's play. The grass on the green is getting in perfect condition. The bowlers will meet on Monday to elect officers. "iy At Brockville, Watkins Leadbett- er, Montreal, on a charge of forging a cheque on the Union Bank at Kemptville was sentenced to two years and six months in the pen!- tentiary. At a meeting of the Moira Lodge, AF. & AM, No. 11, Belleville, an address and presentation were made to Rural Dean Swayne prior to his departure for Bath. J. H. Birkett is reported to be resting comfortably and he has not been unconscious since his paraly- tic stroke. His family and friends lentertain strong hopes for his recov- land, the Isle of Man, Cambridge, shown at the Allen Theatre for four |BiVing any notice of their intention g and other British places the wonder- ful picture had a fine background, one which was only equalled by the acting of such luminaries in the screen world as Richard Dix, Gareth Hughes, Phylis Haver, Claude Gil- lingswater, Alice Hease, Mahlon Ha- milton, Joseph Dowling and a host of others. There cannot be too much said of "The Christian." Bearing a tremen- dously powerful! lesson depicted on the screen by fine artists, the play was more than a mere moving pic- ture to the audience. Patrons of the Allen are urged to come early owing to the unprece- Centcd demand for seats, hundreds being turned away last evening. LAURETTE TAYLOR i GREAT AS FILM 'PEG' Laurette Taylor, who won the hearts of a miilion people with her lamonus characterization of the de- lighttul Peg in J. Hartley Manners' piay, "Peg O' My Heart," was again sean in her celebrated role--this time in'screen form. It was pra seutod for the first time yesterday at the Strand Theatre, and it is a safe assertion that the star has en- famous Beasley Twins, will offer ' deared herself even moro 'oc the vast |days commencing Monday. to do so. From inquiries made, it This cinoma unfolds the story of appears that the men were work- \Squibs, Sam 'Opkins and P. CG. !ing ten hours at the rate of thirty- ICharlie Lee from tha point where five cents per hour. They were dis. the former picture left off, and as is {Satisfied and had asked for a nine- not always the case with sequels, [hour day at the same rate of pay. this picture is said to be much fun- |After dinner they gave notice that nier and more joyous than its pro- {they would not continue the work, decessor. For instance, the Toronto [8nd immediately left. Daily Star said "Betty Balfour con-| When questioned by a representa- |quered Toronto in "Me and My Gal." tive of the Whig, over the telephone, {Wait until they see "Squibs Wins | it was stated at the contractor's of- the Calcutta Sweep," it will be a Ice that while some of the men were greater success. As with "Me ina undoubtedly worth the money for My Gal," we advise you to get your the shorter day, others were not. Ro- ; tickets early and be sure of seats, bert Grant, the superintendent im | -------------- |charge, is dealing with the situa; Where Should Paris Draw Line? | 0% Just how far the stage beauties should be allowed to undress is a cuestion Paris finds it hard to de- cide. See Sunday's Detroit Free Press. All good news stands. Ex-Mayor ChriZes E. Hanna was elected, president of the revived branch of the Retail Merchants' Association, Belleville. R. J. Graham, Belleville, met with Southern Fruit and Vegetables, a severe sprain of the knee in To- Strawberries, pineapples, cucum- sbers, tomatges, peppers, spinach, | while endeavoring to catch a train cauliflower, beets, carrots, aspara-| The New Testament was first di- gus, Iceberg lettuce, ete, at Car. [vided into verses by Robert Stevens, novaky's. a printer in 1551. Emigration for women becoming observe fare says Archbishop of Canter- ary. | Danish king and queen .silver -weddlng anniversary. {Thos Guess, J. Chaddock, ironto on Wednesday as he slipped | ery. Principal R. Bruce Taylor stated on Thursday that the parties who contributed the sum of $1,000 to as- sist the Queen's students to attend "the Varsity-Montreal last November were members of the board of trust- ees. - Extending Electric System. The Hydro Electric Power Com- mission is extending its power and lighting system from Cataraqui to Westbrook and Collin's Bay. The H. W. Newman Electric Company is in- stalling equipments in the following homes: M. E. Binnington, H. A. Sharpe & Sons, Willlam MacRow, Cata- raqui; Scott & Duberry and F. J. Gates, grocers, Westbrook. In most cases these new patrons are being equipped with the latest improved rower and lighing systems. Their barns, dairies and geneml! out- buildings arp being wired in metal conduit throughout. The people will enjoy all the advantages of city life along this line. Many more will be equipped in the near future. In the past generation or so Am- erica has become the world's lead- ing diamond customer, Deser- | irister, and police magistrate, Camp- | KINGSTON NAVAL BRIGADE. a Ayre Rifle League Competition. The Kingston Naval Brigade made | 2% Dns Faure, Come a most creditable showing in tha | Balance of Keeley's, Jr. Jewelry {shooting in the Canadian Rifle | Stock Sonistng of all kinds of Rings, {League competition. The shooting | es. ng Jew Diamond Rings, Watch. was commenced in January, and nas | MONDAY, 1 P.M. [just been concluded, the series sun- Fistures, ag Auctioneer ring over the four months | omer re Sor { The average for the team is 87.8, while the average age of the mem- J. D. GODKIN & SON |bers of the team is 13 years and {tour nionths- Following is the stand | TAXI, LIVERY AND MOTOR BUS. iC . 1 CE - » MOTOR Ss n |i made by the members: 1 R BUS will start its service | L. Newton, 90 per ecnt.;: F. Biggs, 'Sunday, Apr. 22, at 1.45 pm. 89; S. Fleet, 88; W. Newton, 86.3: |L. Johnston, 86.2; Thompson, | NEE [86.2; C. White, 84.3. NOTICE | | joe! eh | ® sailing orders are received. The | steamer A. D. MacTier of the Hall | Kingston (fleet is in dry dock there for slight | d {repairs and vessels ready to start {belonging to the same fleet are the | Now situated in their new premises 312 BARRIE STREET +Kendall, Botsford, Senator, Derby- shire, Follette, Rugee, Robinson, "Best of Service Always" our motte. SUB-OFFICE {Iselin and Liberty. The steamers {Brandon and Bennington of the Rut- JACK ELDER'S CIGAR STORE 269 Princess Street R Fleet Ready at Ogdensburg. Brockville, April 27.--A large [number of freight vessels have steam |up at Ogdensburg in readiness to |open the season's activities when {land Lake Line are in the shipyard {for slight repairs but will probably |start their season's work on Sat- |urday. i ---------------- Death of Mrs. Payne. Cobourg, April 27.--Mrs. Payne, .widow of the late W. L. Payne, died at her home, here in Cobourg, at the advanced age of eighty-six years. She leaves no family of her own, but 1s survived by W. L. Payne, | K.C., Colborne; George Payne, bar- | = THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR BETTER SMOKES ARE STILL LOOKING GET YOURS AT JACK ELDER'S CIGAR STORES 70 and 209 Princess Street beliford ,and Miss Payne Cobourz. Joseph Lalonde's Body Found. Word was received at the office of The Canada Steamship Lines on Thursday that the body of Joseph Lalonde, soccond mate of the ili-fat- ed steamer Maplehurst, was recover- ed near Calumet, Mfch. The deceas- ed :esided at Va leyfleld, Que -------- From Our Own Gardens. Radishes, lettuce, rhubarb, mint, parsley, watercress, gwen onions, Saturda¥ at Carnovsky's. DAY AND NIGHT * DOMINION TAXI SERVICE 283 KING STREET EVERY DRIVER AN ESCORT. WHEELER and O'CONNOR Speedy execution 2s the mother ot 7 ' . Fhake 3587. !good fortune,