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'nto Effect 16th April Orrick DEPARTMENT, OTTAWA, CANADA. Ss TEM FOR THE PRESS. ¢ Cent War Tax on Ler- 8 AND Post Camps ror De- iN Canapa, Unirep TES OR MEXICO, AND ON LET MaiLep iN CanaDA FOR RY IN THE UniTEp King- AND BriTisn Possessions ALLY AND WHERBVER THE CENT Rate ArpLiES. L wat taX of one cent has been 8 on each letter and post iled in Canada for delivery a, the United States or and on each letter mailed da for delivery in the Urit- Kingdom and British Posses- generally, and wherever the cent rate applies, to become ctive on and from the 15th il 1915. isWar Tax is prepaid by the rs by means of a War Stamp sale by Postmasters and other age stamp vendors. Wherever possible, stamps on ch the word "War Tax" have printed should be used for payment of the War Tax, but d'ordinary postage stamps be for. this purpose, they will be pted. Thie War Stamp or additionial mp for war purposes should be d to the upper right hand por- of the address side of the en- pe or post card, close to the postage so that it may be ly- cancelled 'at the sanie time postage. } n the event of failure on the part the sender, throwgh oversight or gence (o prepay the war tax Leach letter or post card above cified, such 'letter or post card 'be sent immediately to the garest Branch Dead Letter Office. dt is essential that postage on all of mail matter should be epaid by means of ordinary post 'stamps. The War Tax stamp not be accepled in any case for ie prepayment of postage. BASKET SOCIAL Hall, Blackstock, on the of Good Friday, April 20d, under the auspices' of the f Athletic*Club, consist Chior 'particulars as regard cost and their superiority over all other styles of silos, A Gaekr Lavine Recorp.--Mr, Thomas Cook, Bigelow Street, Port Perry, owns six hens that made, during the month of March, a laying record that will require great exer- tions for any other six to beat-- they scered 147 in 31 days. Under the regime of Sir Wilfrid Laurier the expenditure of this Do- minioa grew from forty four to 123 million dollars "a year, and the debt grew from 58 to 340 millions. This takes no account of the heritage of obligations left to their fuccessors in connection with the Grand Trunk Pacific and other enterprises, largely on the strength of which they now charge the Borden Government with extravagauce, - From the Front Our esteemed townsman, Mr. R. B. Smallman, who has a large aumber of friends at the front, re- ceived the other day the following from one of his most estimable friends : -- When I wrote you 1 was in| France, not far from the firing line, since then we've been in action ; in fact, this is our. first day off from the 'trenches, we relieved regiment out of them and were relieved again in 'our turn; did not have a bad time, plenty of excitement. The enemy's artillery were very active but their infantry were not very enterprising, in fact I do- not think their infantry is. properly fed up. Our artillery soon silenced their guns, which they are pretty accu- rate with. I thought my number was up several times, all the same I prefer this to stopping in India doing nothing. Their snipers are very cute--lie about in all sorts of unlikely 'places waiting for a pot shot: you may guess we had to keep a very good-look out for them, and it didn't do to bave one's head up too much to admire the scenery. We were in the middle of a turnip field all that day, and wasn't all that alk dry. Lots of dead Frenchmen lying about, in fact, these was a dead body at our feet in the trench but what pationglity He was { couldn't say but 1 thick he was a Frenchie by his equipment, one of our chaps cut his belt of for a razor strop. . + Just fancy all those Ditton ads enlisting, they will soon be out here, that is if they have been trained properly, it takes time to make a man efficient for active service. Well friends, I bope you 8 | will 1] all the pears were absolutely devoid of pips, while each bore a well- defined navel. Toronto Telegram It is the British nuvy - that has "kept the Munroe doctrine afloat on the seas of diplomacy. If the British navy were destoyed the destroyer of Britain's sea power would not give the United, States time to build a navy that could defend the shores of the Republic or the sancity of Munroe Doctrine, " A Walkerton couple walked to Mildmay as a wedding trip, and the bride had three toes frozen on the way." This eclipses the record of the elderly Orillia blacksmith who drove with his bride, in a pouring rain, to Washago, over the axle- deep mud roads of 35 years ago, and returned next day to settle down to a realisation of his dreams of cannubial bliss and receive the congratulations of his friends.-- Orillia Packet. ---------- The following is the record of 13 pure bred White Wyandotte pu'- lets hatched May 24th, 1914 :-- Commenced laying November 20th, 1914; up to March 2nd, 1915, they produced §9 dozen eggs. Eggs for hatching from wonderfully prolific flock may b obtained from: D. M. Jackson Port Perry at $1.00 per 13. , ,. . ian Shirley. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. Our last meeting was an especi- ally interesting one from many points of view. There were two fine essays from Mrs. Franklin and Miss May Lambe. The Secretary read an itemized list of the dona- tions of various sorts given to Pat. riotic Work up to the end of Jan- vary, 1915, it was found to @mount to about $:06.00, in addition to the knitting of many socks and the making of much underwear. The next meeting is to be at Bethel Church, April 14th and a good time is expected. Be sure to not miss any of these interesting gathering. All ladies welcome, Plan Zone 8 Blom For Hydro In future it will not be possible for one or two of a group of munici. palities which it is' proposed to link together. with a Hydro radial lie to kill the scheme by voting it down when all'the other municipalities fn the group carry the bylaw: An amendment to the Hydro-Electric Act 'introduced in the "Legislature on Friday afternoon by Hou. I. B. ucas provides for the division of this |. niencies the mos resorter could wish. to recover some of the horage. "When an additional seven atid a-half per cent. is laid upon imports from foreign countries and only five per cent. on British imports, it cannot fairly be conten Sir, George Foster Delivers ded that the principle of the pre- Patriotic Address {ference has been ignored. NEW THINGS TO LIVE FOR should not have found fault if the Liberal leaders had been content fo poibt out what they considered the struggle to teach the world that!eak points in Mr, White's budget, when ao enemy grappled with the patticularly if they had offered sug- British Empire, or part of thé gestions for its imptovement. But Empire, be grappled with the whole. | 5c a fierce party battle 'as has The British Empire is stronger t0-|},een waged at Ottawa during the day than ever before. It will sigd | jagt month is ®icence of a woeful nalize to neutrals that it is more|, ios appreciation' of what is than a pame ; it will demonstrate seemly and patriotic under existing that the one great unity is to be circamstances, and by dividmg pub- reckoned with as a whole and not |; opinion is calculated ta dv, much in sections. The Empire will be a harm: Tn'such a crisis, the Hands power for peace'that never existed | those upon whoth lies the respon. before, and go far to solve the i sibility of governing and financing ternational relations of the worlk." the country should bé strengthened These were the words of Sif|.og nor weakened, and the Liber. George Foster in his speech to thet Lis 'Would have been stronger in the Conservatives of Ward three last cqubtry, and 'would. have had a night at their smoker held in Asso mbre worthy place iit the history of ciation Hall. His address was an ; period, if owing the example -- i iki WAR WILL SADDEN US " LESSON FOR WORLD "It opeeded this one supreme eloquent patriotic appeal dnd '§ | the Opposition' in the old land, masterly review of the worlds | : struggle and the part of the Empire in the crisis and after the vanquish- ing of the foe. From: the start politics played no part in I] address; WAR WILL SADDEN US, = "Never alter this will a Gel i Sundridge, Parry Sound, on March Emperor or any other Em 3144, in his 7oth years He was born play bluff as did the. Kaiser, "'Afat Uxbridge and for years was 'en: Sir George. This war will sadde ; gaged as a lumber manufacturer us, butit will make us a more, = subsequently a popular serious people. It will teach ps . . =o 8 | hoteikeeper in the live town of Port that thete is something more toli Perry. About 20 years" ago lie and for thay asioess sj ecutaon "| family removed to the north coun- pleasure ; it will teach '8 48% try and he long acted in the capacs back on the past ; teach ust ity of forest - overseer; Jibertiey gan to ho: Were ive and energies were given several pass on. = (Jur work is'nevef, ig} times to the public as Reeve of Our duty is self-denial, sell-sai i! Sundridge. He was a staunch the laying down of life blood for Cdnservative and an' eager reader immeasurably deeper and QESRIEE! 1, \vorld sinceits first publi things ; for things that make cation. To know Robert Hodgson national and imperial Ie. h 3: a dorivil wThis war has heen. g| °° a0 Fonor 'anda' 'privilege, he the world and to the Empire | I don't think we in Cans bad our whole lesson yet. been splendid the way dian people have risen to casion. Through the wi pire the people have sto man. Belore the war, much of imperial f aslier théories. conflict British and 1m is absolutely assured. BLIMINATING Si *'Io the early stages we heard. often the 'they' and 'them.' ; = to ye 4 ey had acted on this principle. een 'liality. He 'leavées a sortowing widow, four sons and six. daughters as well as'numerous. grandchildren to revere his memory.--The World. First Business Man=*'To what do you attribute' your success" Second Busines Man--*To the fact of that I was always first at the office. For vy years 1 caught the 6.15 into town." I see, His ability | was the soul 'of generosity and gen- First Business Man--* Ah, | miles, ¥ For nearly a iobth now the French, their officers declare, by the superior erieeity of their artillery of both large aiid calibre antl by # ceftaits irresistable spirit, have, day by day, geited ground, some. times a few hundred yards of tietiches | We |f The Germans are bringing tip few contingents steadily. They have had in action on this segment of the fighting lines during March five asmy corps of about 200,000 Men, Yet, oti the evening of every day, the French offitefs asseft that the French have held sothewNut mote of the field than they did the even- ilig before, The Associated Press correspondent has been over the ground and found that this is what has taken place : The French artillery, nupierais and concentrated at times, subdues the German gnus and and tears'up part of the German trenches by sustained shell fire. Then, at a moment 'signaled 'by'tel phone, thé gins: {cease and the men in the trenches With reperv- €s crowded info: the approaches, jump out and make 4 quick the for the treachs es opposite. Then the bbdy-to-body fighting finishes the attack. ee REPLENISH YOUR BLOOD IN | THE SPRING vote real energy fo Sout wo Sleep does not rest you and you wake up feeling "ali tired out." Perhaps rheiitilatisi is flying through your muscles and joints, or may be your skin is disfigured by rashes, boils or pimples, Head- aches, twinges of neuralgia, fits of nervousness, irritability of temper often increase your discomfort in the spring. The cause--winter has left -its mark on you.. These troubles are signs that your Blood is poof atid watery, that yoiif fierves are ex- hausted. You 'must fenew and entich your blood at once and re- store tone to * your tired nerves, or there may be acomplete] breakdown. The most powerful remedy' ir. these ring ailments in men, women and chide i8 Dr. Williams® Pis k: Pills for Pale People, because these Pills cleanse bad blood weak nerves: New, rie red Had ate est sprii pléntif create By. Di: Williams Pink Pills 'and with this new, pure bl your veins you quick] y 30 i | ing defenceless crews' anid y. ends of Mrs James Boxall were shocked to hear of her' sudden and unexpected death, which took place in Batavia, New York, where she and Mr. Boxall were visiting . friends. When she left Lindsay some weeks ago 'she was in her usnal hedlih, but about ten days or two weeks back was taken ill, She was doing as well as could be expected up. to a cotiple of days-ajgo, but yesterday the ills ness toch a serious turn and she expired at nine o'clock last night. The late Mrs, Boxall had a hast of] warm friends, and for years was an ardent ' worker in Cambridge-st Methodist Church. . She is survived by her sorrowing husband, to whom the sympathy of the community goes out, and by one sister, Mrs, Lester.-- The Post. A "Schenectady neWspaplir re marks that the tule is fairly trie that re cal judge how much dirty politics there are in a city by the number of dirty streets in it. The Germans of Berlin, Ontatio, find it advisable to discontinue the teachitig of (Heir 'language inthe public schools. It iuterfetes seri ously with, e teaching of Eaglish, a dine 0 the Frenchy ba outrage has atoused:; Hn the mer- cantile masters a determination tof avenge the death of Ciptawn Davis, a man of quiet, reserved disposition with a host of friends in the service and among the west coast passen- gers, and a reputation for reliable seamanship. It js declared in Liverpool that the gaflant. manner which he died was typical of his character. + Give ts guns--this is the reply of the shipmasters to the German pirates," said Thomas Scott, Secre- tarpof the Mercantile' Marine 'Ser vice Association, in discussiig (he | outrages 1o-duy:, Continuing he 'said ; "Submarines have now given sufficient evidence that they - have not the slightest scruple in marder- passen- gers. There no longer is anything --in the argument that aiming merchant ships would provoke sub- marines. "need no provoca- + | tion, Our only defence is guns." rm ie. i DIED Coa oo} Muay § Port 1s Hope: St. the R. day. March ly of bityers lh the. hs Dont 'arena, always prepared to pay the artic! that 'produced reduction if possible: He was enterprising and - public spirited and supported with: energy and contributed liberally to accom: plish any object or scheme that was likely to'prove beneficial to the town, He has left a mémory of which all feel proud and an éxamplé Worthy of imitation by all, = Besides an amiable end disconsolate widow, three sons and" two daughters surz vive: Mr. Harry Brock, Manitoba} « Messrs. F. W. and Harold Brock, Port Perry; Mypsi' F. Hugley, Regina, and Miss Ella Brock, at home, to mourn the loss of a husa . band and father so worthy of theif love and esteem, and who are do Ing al In their power to propel the - car of progress 'and enlightenment to its legitmate goal. - 3 The funeral took place on Friday. and was largely attended. = Service being held in the Methodst Church: conducted by Rev. R. Bamfort Rev. John Harris assisting. Tha | Choir and Orchestra rendered ap "aged 76 years mouths and 8 days. Deceased waa native of Boge... land and came to Canada while quite young and had resided in this county up tothe time of her demise, She has been long and intimately known by a large proportion of the community and. will: be mourned by'many, rwho will miss het for het estimable virtues of both heart and hand. She was amiable, = gentle - and | exeihplary, esteemed and respected by all 'acquainted with her, nearest neighbors and those best acquainted with her esteemed Her most. She was a lov. ing sud devoted wile, an affection ate mother, a kind and valued neighbor, The deceased was a: Methodist and who always took ag active interest in chucch wor was a lady of "high ideal of sympathetic Kindly in her position, but possessed of great de. cision of character and wa ed by streng convictions wh was neve altaid to express af ready to carty ott, Gifted "of s unassuming manner, brigh cheerful, she was lways aw