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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-12-27, Page 7WA1 TED, MEN AND WOMEN! CONDITIONS AS THEY ]1X1 -ST IN BRITAIN. Minister of National Service Declares That "Comb -Out" of Civilians Is Necessary. Sir Aigacland Geddes, British Mini- ster of rational Service, speaking of the need of men and women for the army,. declares that they must be ob- tained by a drastic "comb -out" of civ- ilians. The following are points from his recent speech at Plymouth: The time has come for us to pull ourselves together for the sprint to victory—you ask, "How long is this last effort to endure?" T do not know. I do not imagine that it will be a day less than one year it may well be more. It is physically impossible for the ,war to end next year unless our ." Tort •.ia auturo , this winter, am.e next spring is unprecedented. Our Duty As Citizens. What is our duty as simple citizens? ,!First we have to maintain our armies t� lh the field. Next we have to main- ll.ain and to expand our Air Service. Next we have to maintain and expand our Fleet. Then we have to build more ships, to make more munitions, to grow more food. The first duty which rests on every man, woman, and child in this coun- • try to -day is so to order their lives that they make the least possible de- mand at all times upon the energy of others. Ladies' clothing is the grave of an enormous amount of human energy, Economy and saving together con- stitute the first degree of National Service. The second degree of Nation- al Service is to work for the State. What I do want at present is a steady supply of labor to build aero- dromes. . . No civil building is really of any importance in compari- son with aerodrome construction at the present time, Work. For 20,000. There are to -day vacancies for roughly 10,000 men on really urgent Government work. Aeroplane factories also want hands, male and female. I want immediately a further 10,000 for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps—clerks, typists, cooks, wait- resses, women of all sorts. . . . I ap- peal to all mistresses of large house- holds to do their utmost to make it easy for their maids to join the W.A, A.C. I want the young women of that mass of middle-class homes who are doing no real war work—full time I mean—to come along and join up. The third degree of National Service, a degree which more than 5,000,000 of our fellow -countrymen have qualified for, is service in the armed force of the country. To secure the defeat of Prussian militarism, we shall have to make further heavy calls on the man- hood of the country. One of the ways will be by combing out men from civil life wherever they can be spared. To help to make some of then sparable we have at present a gigdntic bit of Work actually pro- ceeding. We are card -indexing the whole of the Army at home, and soon we hope to begin to get back into civil life men who are permanently unfit for active service but are still of practically full industrial value.. . . I hope to raise tens of thousands, nay, hundreds of thousands of men in this way for the armed forces of the Crown. Heavy Call For Men. The time has come when all men of Grades I. and II. (which are generally equivalent to the three old categories A. 13. and 01) are required for ser- vice, unless they are definitely em- ployed in connection with the produc- tion of munitions' of war or with the maintenance of the fabric of the State. The only mol physically fit for high- er grades we cannot take for the forces are the ]nen fully engaged in agriculture (with a few exceptions) or the output of munitions and engines of warfare, such as ships, or on the manufacture of clothing and equip- ment. Coal so far as it is required for war manufacturers and iron and steel, I include its munitions work; the railways and canals also are in a spe- cial class. The call for men is going to be heavy, and the weight of the strain is gibing to come on almost at once. Every district has its owil needs, i nd I believe that by far the best way 4gf coping with problems of this na- ture is for localities to help themselves all they Can, and then, If they stick, for us to help them. The ordeal has been long and the end is not yet. Events in Jerusalem's History. Taken and destroyed by Nebuchad- nezzar in 5813 13.0, Rebuilt by the Jews under Persian e rule, it changed hands three times in the next century, being successively under hIt101edonian, Egyptian and Syrian domination, Destroyed for elle second time in A,D, 70 by Titue. Present city founded on ruins in A,D, 71 by Emperor Hadrian. Captured by the Crusaders in 1000 and remained a Christian capital until 1187, when Saladin conquered the city. Tnrlcs have held possession of the elty since 1516. Rank of Montreal Reports Assets in Excess of $400,000,000 The Bank of Montreal, follow, - Mg Its 100tH anniversary. 1e out with Its strongest statement and establishes new high records in all principal accounts. The position shown by an ex- amination of the statement for the fiscal year ending 00(0ber 31st, 1017, Is as remarkable as It is ]•eaesllr'ing, Band In hand with G'emendplls sibleefoi thea] 0,1(1 1oireport total assets In excess of four hundred million dollars (the fb'at time smolt a figure has been reached in Canadian banking) It has de- veloped a position 01''9(101 greater strength as represented by 1010111 nssets equivalent to over 75% of liabilities to public, At the same • t1.7. ale . various accounts reflect. the..arge and Important under- takings, in connection with the war, which the Bank is carrying out on behalf of the Dominion and British Governments. It has elem been a ossible to meet the larger requirements of customers as retreated by a substantial gain In current loans. STEADY EXPANSLON OL' D2IPOS1TS The savings accounts of the People of the country continue to pile up steadily and now amount to over $246,000,000, an Increase of almost 536,000,000 for the year, or at the rate of close to 53,000,000 a month. As .the bankers of the Govern- ment, the Bank of Montreal has evidently assumed Its full share In providing for the country's needs, as indicated by an increase of twenty-eight million dollars in the value of Dominion and Pro- vincial Government securities; an Increase of seven million in the 2Jepostt in Central Gold Re- serves; balance due to the Do- minion Government of $13,688,962, the latter account appearing for the first time In the Bar is statement. 7`!•^ rank has perhaps rendered a still greater service to the coun- try by keeping itself in such shone as to create complete con- fidence in Canada's financial posi- tion during a most trying period. SUBSTANTIAL GAIN 1N - ,EARNINGS The profit and loss account Shows that earnings allow a com- fortable margin over the dividend and bonus requirements. They are substantially above those of the previous year. Tho net pro- fits for the twelve months amounted to $2,477,960.00, equi- valent to 15.49".'0 on the paid-up capital. Added to the balance of totals amounts available forgdistr i- kation up to $3,892,303. FEA,TUREs OF GENERAL STATEMENT The principal accounts and compari- sons with those of the previous year are as follows:— Total ollowsTotal assets ., 5403111136 536G 916,641 Liquid assets . 276,298,397 296,982,680 Total deposits. 317.166,427 209,206,049 Circulation ... 20,305,036 21,770,134 Gold and Silver 21 040,303 coin 20 602 831 Dominion notes 30,760,232 20,273,218 Deposits in cen- tral gold res. 14,600,000 7.,600,000 Call and short loans 100,010,214 113,002.097 Dom. and Prov Govt. sec'tios 23,673,322 419,736 Can. Bun. se- curltiee and Brit. and T'o•. and Col. sees. other than Canadian 33,966,264 21,796,169 Current loans97,607,404 93,729,066 Loans to titles, muni pts... 11,415,383 11,266,671 Curt, n loas and Disc.elsewhere 20,045,811 6,473,263 Net profits , 2,477,969 2,200,471 13x1, esur'd ford. 1.669,893 1,414,423 • France's Food Situation. ville Party in their own entertainment, Up Of Any Communication. etc." The "fountain pen" wireless receiv- Then there are the poor little show er is an established fact, for through PLAY -HOUSES FOR "TO Y„ THEATRES MAINTAINED ED Bl` THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. Are Now u Feature of Military Camps in England and Are Greatly Appreciated. 7n a garrison camp war consists of almost incessant drills, coupled with polishing one's buttons and learning to salute smartly, and is about the dead- liest form of dullness ever invented. Hence the British Government has put up theatres in eight of its camps in England, and five companies have been engaged, rehearsed, and sent on the road. There are two shows a night on week -days, and "men visiting the see- ond house receive late passes back to their lines at time of purchase of tickets." On Sunday there are con- certs. Away From Temptation. There are soldier orchestras, usual- ly of about a dozen players. There are soldier stage hands, and soldier managers, with red bands on their left arms bearing the black letters "G.H.," which stand for Garrison Theatre, and the "houses" are all sol- diers. Fol• some of the companies hostels have been arranged and fitted up outside the camps. Those theatres are not only self- supporting, but are also the means of keeping mien in the camp and away from all the evils of garrison towns. Such men as Sir Thomas Beecham, Oscar Asche, Captain T. A. E. Ma- lone, and Robert Puvett are a few among many of the important London producers who are helping to keep the men m the garrison campsefrorn get- ting tired of the war. A number of well-known actors, too, are taking their own companies around the camps. Some artistes in 'these com- panies, who formerly got their £100 a week for playing leers, are now under six months' contract with the "Sol- diers' Companies" for £10 a week, and are remaining decently anonymous about it. And all the fust -class Press agents are wiping dishesein the mess - halls. Which is as it should be. Official Show Bills. G.T.„ g The „ manager at a Canadians' Chaperoned by a sergeant -of mill -I AS � e MoneyTan. Lary polk'e, a timid visitor sew two of is these little Ladies of the lipstickin a r --They get more vex - dressing -room at the heel; of the stage, Front the litter 0n their wall atious as the cost of foods peeped a bold red sign: "Artistes are, climbs skyward. Meat, eggs not permitted to address the audience and Vegetables are almost except for the purposes of the piaYi gags, interpolations, speeches, and beyond the family purse, comments upon matters affectingIa is the housewife who military discipline, with any reference ppy to military personalities, are absolute- I knows Shredded Wheat, its ly prohibited; no altel•ntion is to be kW cost and its high food made in the text of the productions without special written authority.” Tame For the Ladies. The stage ladies didn't like the camps very well, Nothing ever hap- pened at the camps, They were tak- en from their hostels outside the milk or cream make a tom camps in• a motor -lorry to the theatre and back the same way. They really . Whether the camps cared for them, piste, perfect meal, supply - didn't caro for the camps! ing all the nutriment needed for a half day's work at a cost of a few cents. Delicious for any meal with Milk or cream, or with fresh or stew- ed fruits. Made in Canada. value, A better balanced ration than meat or eggs and costs much less, Two Shred- ded Wheat Biscuits with however, was a question that 'roar upon roar of applause from the crowd- ed house answered. tt The Highlanders. Above the rolling drums is heard The tune of Bonny Doan, :And Annie Laurie keeps her tryst Beneath the misty moon. The Flowers of the Forest fall, And rocky road and glen Pigeons' Mistakes. Carrier pigeons have extensive use in the present war, despite the com- petition of the wireless, the telephone„ Are ringing to the tramping feet the heliograph and the "wig -wagger." Of Cameron's marching men. But the old superstition that the birds The Campbells they are coming,too, have an infallible sense of direction is By gloomy lochs and braes, pretty web upset. "We frequently your grocer has the lemons and any have birds blunder back to us with drug store or toilet counter will supply And Afton Water gently flows their messages intact," remarked a you with three ounces of orchard • Through Summer's golden Haze. French officer. "The noise and confu- The melancholy pibrochs call sion of Battle or the tremendous white for a few cents. Squeeze the BACK TO SIX-SHOOTERS. To Form Part of the Equipment of U. S. Overseas Army. A 4110111 of excitement has run through the United States army at 'the announcement of the restoration of the "six-shooter" to the complement ' of the overseas force." The revolver,( supplanting in many instances the ! automatic, delights the regulars, who take a sort of dramatis pride In the wicked -looking shooting iron made, immortal in the days of the wild West. j They say the blue -barreled weapon"' is much more formidable in appear- ance than the automatic; that there '• is 1110re satisfaction using it on 00-' count of the greater display it makes as swung in the hand and brandished overhead. The type made famous in fiction is: best remembered tie the "Colt," a! long -barreled, heavy shooting "iron" that terrorized its opponents into sure render by the impressiveness of its mouth.* No automatic pistol ever looked so "businesslike," and the army feels more confidence of cleaning out the trenches with this longer, strong- er -seeming weapon, GIRLS! WHITEN SKIN WITH LEMON JUICE Make a beauty lotion for a few cents to remove tan, freckles, sallowness. The scattered clans againsmoke pall that overhangs th@@ battle juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle, lines for days seem to confusl them (lieu put in the orchard white and Miaarma Liniment Cures Dietemvor. shake in some fashion. Frequently they web. This makes a quarter Yoe SALE pint of the very best lemon skin Will circle around for live or ten min- whitener and complexion beautifier �pr I AT'TI] L'LLY SI'1'UATED SITE IN utes before deteri•�lning their proper, sown. Massage this fragrant, i7 Oshawa, trmne MsLaugt,lin Cnevro- direction. About 8u per cent. of the let ears, tvluiams Pianos, zo busy 000 - birds achieve their objective. The Oi-eamy lotion daily into the face, neck, tortes. 4a -ft. Lot, fertile, Telel, healtlpy. rest are listed as `missing; They are j arms and hands and Just see how Spiel lid investment. Box sal, Oshawa probably prey to the hawks that have freckles, tan, sallowness, redness and not ceased their • depredations, despite roughness disappear and how smooth, s »' and external' cured with. It is harmless, an the sults will surprise yon. El4C it COM 1111 lihiEl( kM,„;Tgl ONTO o • Merely a Man. Little Irene marched into the room breathless. "0 mother," she said, "don't scold me for being late for supper, because I've had such a disappointment. A horse fell down and they said they were going to send for a horse doc- tor, so I waited and waited, and what do you think? It wasn't a horse doetor at all. It was only a man." From miles of heather wild and wet, And sheep -folds gray with rain. For lo! the pipes are all awake And playing as of yore They played before the Highland chiefs On Scotia's ancient shore. The flash of tartan plaid is seen Along the front in France Wherever hearts beat high and strong, And dauntless troops advance. A GRIND MEDICINE FOR LITTLE ONES Baby's Own Tablets are a grand medicine for little ones. They are a mild but thorough laxative; are ab- solutelysafe' easy 0 t give and never Y 4' camp remarked the other day that he fail to cure any of the minorills of could advertise in to -day's department-, little ones. Concerning them Mrs. Jas. al orders for a first-class Press agent S. Hastey, Gleason ]toad, N.B., writes: from among the soldiers at the camp, —"I have used Baby's Own Tablets and to -morrow morning he would have and have found them perfectly satis• a mob of four hundred Press agents in factory for my little one." The Tab - khaki clamoring at the theatre doors! lets are said by medicine dealers or by But the "official" shows are billed mail at 25 ,teats a box from The Dr, thus simply: • Williams Medicine .Co„ Brockville, "First visit of the N.A.C.B. Melo- Ont. drama Company •in 'Seven Days' Leave' (from the Lyceum Theatre, London):' "Return visit of the N.A.C.B. Vaude- New Invention Make Possible Picking WIRELESS FOR ALL TO HEAR. In a recent statement issued by Mr. Maurice Long, Minister for General Revietualling of France, it.was shown hat the 1917 wheat crop of France (vas only 39,000,000 hundredweights, as compared with 87,830,000. girls! the use of the audion bulb Dr, Lee De • Dear, dear; what they have to 0011 - Forest has perfected a little instru tend with nowt that they're working meat, no larger thfln some of the ex - for the soldiers. se - (✓CAUSE it is a gift that's Y•'h' of real, every -day service : because it adds to ,his comf'.Irt, yet subtracts from his expense and because it looks—and is --- the best of its kind, the Gillette Safety Razor is the one sure -to - please Chritmas ,Gift for a man. 292 iinRl�lt tra-size fountain pens in use by men with heavy hands, through which it is possible for a man to pick up Nike - less messages at distances up to eight or ten miles, says the Illustrated World. The instrument depends entirely upon the audion bulb for its efficiency. The audion bulb, as most of those interested in wireless -know, made feasible the recent long-distance mess- ages sent out from Washington, and its use for communication by wire also made feasible the now common transcontinental telephoning between New York and San Francisco. The entire principle of the audion bulb is to amplify sound waves and by making a bulb small enough to be placed in the end of the fountain pen tube Dr, De Forest has literally made it possible for any "man in the street" to pick up whatever wireless cum- munication may be going on in his neighborhood. The Queen's Mistake. To a. hospital for wounded soldiers the Queen of England recently sent an exceptionally beautiful bouquet that had been presented to her. Tho in- mates received the gift with much pleasure, says an English periodical, and to show their appreciation of Her Majesty's kindness, and to prove that the flowers had arrived safely, they commissioned one of their number to stand at the hospital gate the follow- ing morning when the Queen passed. 04 The result was a tremendous sur- prise. Queen 01'y, seated in her ear, saw the soldier standing at thegate, bouquet in liana, and, assuming that he wished to present it to her, she had the car stopped. As the sol- dier exhibited the bouquet, the Queen took it in her hand, remarked upon its beauty, calmly appropriated it, and gave word for the car to go on. The soldier stared in amazement. Then, recovering his speech, he said,s' "Well, she'pinched 'em 1" Two-thirds of the population of Denmark are engaged in agricultural production or in handling agricultural products, Save old metal about the farm and turn into cash. There are tons of old metal on the farms and the coon• try needs it, so turn it into cash, L(Lua3d's alaimeat cures colas, Ace. m A R k d Dominion Express Foreign Cheques She Was Willing. are accepted by Field Cashiers and "• If such a thing occurs again, Paymasters in Franco for their full Nora," said the mistress of the house severely, "I shall have to get another servant." "I wish you would, mum," said the unabashed Nora; "there's easily en- ough work for two of us." Minister Icon. G. Howard Ferguson,IVT 1s Lands, Forests and Mines,is ad- vertising vertising for tenders on pulp and ether timber in the townships of Id- ingtou and Owens on the National FOR Transcontinental in Northern Ontario. A new project is being instituted un- At Year nrng lees or_ by der which it is proposed to cut strips un - Marina Eye P;eniedly tga per bottle. Merino Sy o Salvo, in Tubes .5e, For leach - of aha Boo—Free. of four chains wide through the town- Ask Marine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicagod ships, so that each farm or quarter • section will have Len acres of cleared On the lower side of the stem of a land. The purpose of this new plan new pipe is a receptable for matches, of timber clearing is to encourage covered with a roughened metal plate' subsequent "cleared farm" settlement. 0n which they can be scratched. MISCBLLANEOUS Irmo dfIANCE R, TUMORS 1 rIM PS. ETG:. the patriotic purpose of their victim soft and clear the skin becomes beautiful ��JJ fie before Ino late.- 1)r. Bollman Medial MONEY ORDERS Ce., Limited, Collingwoed, Ont. face value. There is no better way to' send money to the boys in the trenches. C1eaifng North Country. The Soul of a Plano Is the Action. Insist on the ii O 1tiTO HoG4:L;70 PIANO ACTION �$�[�e4: Granulated 9;�@IAQiS9CEITiruRA t �nm ✓ I4a .ti i.ore Eyes,es Eyes Inflamed by i kLALS «1. a, A"ctand Wind quickly _y,i„00eliedM vMilne. Try It In Your �esand hlBaby's );yes. ®6,l ° Ciii 1NToSmartin,JustEyeComfort I was cured of Rheumatic Gout by 1\IINARD'S LINIMENT. Halifax. ANDREW KING. I was cured of acute Bronchitis by MINARD'S LINIMENT. LT. -COL. 0, CREWE READ. Sussex. Do not despair. Each carking care 1 was cured of Acute Ithoumatiem by To silence will be awed, MINARD'S LINIIo1ENT. When this great word thy soul has • Markham, Ont. C. S. BILLING. Lakellcld., Que., Oct. 9, 1907. "Delightihyself in God.” —Alexander Louis Fraser. Mia ard's Liniment Cures 151nhtherla. THE ANTIDOTE. (Psalm xxxvii., 4.) When troubles shear to thea appear, And thy weak faith is tried, And sore distreet, thou, seeking rest, Art stili unsatisfied. Sugar to Soldiers The Food Controller's Office an- nounced on Wednesday that the Com- missioner of Customs had issued the following memorandum to Collectors of gu_:toms and others:— "It is now ordered that sugar, re- fined and unrefined, including maple sugar; may be exported by parcel post up to regulation weight when consign- ed to and intended for Military and Naval Forces Overseas, the limit of weight to the United Kingdom being 11 pounds • and for furtherance to France 7 pounds." Miaard's Liniment Cares (+argot:';1a Cows Jap Aviators. The Japanese aro the greatest mas- ters of human equilibrium in the world. Watching them balaue light- ly 0n slack wires 01• stand 011 - their ]lands on slender poles, one would as- sume that aviation has few terrors for then(. As a natter of foot, how- ever, their peculiar sense of equili- brium does not seem to aid them in the flying of airplanes, A noted in- structor who has drilled many allied airmen says the Japanese make the least satisfactory aviators in the world, Eskimos excepted. ISSUE No. 51—'17. Alid~e Remedy a Kidney troubles are frequently g caused by badly digooted food 9 which overtakes these organs to eliminate the irritant acids formed. I3elp your stomach 1.o properly digest the food by 0 taking 15:to 30 drops of Extract. of Roots, sold as Melba Seigel's 0 Curative Syrup, and your kidney disorder will promptly dis• p appear. Got the genuine. 7 5 1.masuaa,cs awo�®©�cm.�41J The Jordan Valle 1,, Southeastern omen is a beautiful, fertile 8151,11. that you might to In- vestigate. Many emcee femora are buylno there, bomnuse<.thel1' keen basi- ness 10111141411.1 101111 them that limn. meat will any big (1,tetns from the natural Immense In 'the vela et t e land alono, to say nothing of the bill crone that they can proh iee. Prions laws terms ene7• Ask ma for authpntto Information. nb2eieteltrue. You eta os,10,, yy Invited to mill at Room IN, Union Pnolo 135110101.ulldi01. to eoe our 0,:e01 net and the Onion oxhlhl0 01 Seminole grown In the Union 7501110 Oounlry. A, d.Shtl711 , , sritir ModttstrtelAd1, fi0.00r izoti Sysind Aonm11411 tf, P.liDd..Omnho. Nob. 0 achinery That itch burn, crack, chap, and bleed, in a. wonderfully short time in most cases. Soak the hands on re- tiring in a hot suds of Cuticu- ra Soap, using plenty of the Soap. Dry and. rub Cuticura Ointment gently but freely into the hands for some time. Wear old gloves or softer bandages during night or remove surplus Ointment with soft tissue paper as preferred. Free Sample Each by Mail Per free sample each address post card: "Cuticura, Dept. N, Boston, U. S. A." Sold by dealers throughout the world. Neuralgia Heado c foes :After shopping or after a heed day are quickly, relieved with Sloan's Liniment. So easy to apply, no rub- bing, and so promptly. effective. Cleaner and mare convenient than mussy plasters and ointments. It does not stain the skin, cr clog the pores. Every home should have a bottle handy for sprains, strains, lame back, rheumatic pains and atiif, sore muscles and joints. Generous sized bottles at all dru71 gists, 25c., 50c., $1.00: 1 WHEELOCK ENGINE, 15xa4, New Automatic Valva Type. complete with supply and exhaust piping, flywheel, ete, Will accept $1,000 cash for immolate sale, 1 ELECTRIC GENERATOR, 30 K,W., 110.120 Volts D.C. Will accept $425 cash for immediate sale, 1 LARGE LEATHER BELT. Double, Endless. 21 inch R 70 ft, VJiUI accept $390 for immediate sale, although belt is. in manliest con. dition and pew one would oat about $600. PULLEYS, Large size. 26x86-430 ; 12x60-420,; 12(5k48.--$12 ; 12x36--$8. 2 BLOWERS OR FANS, :Buffalo Make. One 10 inch, other 14 Inch discharge—$30 each. RHAL ESTATES CORPORATION, LPD. 60 Front Ste West, TorontG