| PACES 13-20 wily British 20 hig PAGES YEAR 82, NO, 264 WHAT TO FORWARD KINGSTON, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1915 T0 MEN AT FRONT Some Suggestions For Chr Christmas Bits For the| Soldiers--What Not to Send---The Cost of Sending Parcels Overseas. Pr---- What shall I send to the boys in the trenches? That is a question that is puzzling a lot of Kingston people just new, It is diffi- cult to give advice on this subject, but it will perhaps be of some service to point out some of the things that it is not advisable to send. There are, of course, a great num- ber of articles that will be welcomed by the soldiers in-the trenches. Per- haps the following suggestions may help some of our citizens to solve the problem: There are - unbreakable mirrors, made of highly polished steel, which are as much a boon to the soldiers in the billets as the safety razors and shaving soap and brush which would surely accompany them. Imagine the pleasure a soldier would feel were he able to sit down to his Christmas dinner with a clean shave. Then there are khaki shirts, and other men's furnishings of different kinds, all of which would be as wel- come as the cigarettes and tobacco, the candy, chewing gum, safety matches, tobacco pouches and pipes, indelible pencils--or even fountain pens--pads of writing paper or diar- ies, and any of. the other comforts which would lighten the burden of duty undertaken and unflinchingly carried through. . - A Few Items. ¥ Bachelor's buttons, washing soap, handkerchiefs, playing cards, tooth- brushes, plum cake, butter acotch and bonbons, Balaclava helmets, woolen comforters, warm socks, and 4 score of other things which "each of these will suggest to one's mind, would all find a hearty reception when they were delivered to the men in the trenches or back in the rest billets. . If the photograph of the sender was enclosed with it, or the latest photograph of the family, or even of the little baby born since daddy went away to war -- well, na- turally it would make the gift still more acceptable. The charges for all parcels or box- es must in all cases be prepaid. Any shipment over 56 pounds will be re- fused, as the authorities on the other side postively decline to handle the same. Packages under eleven pounds will be turned over to the authorities at Liverpool and under 56 pounds to the authorities at Southampton, who will forward them to the front with- out extra charge, but entirely at own- er's risk... Delivery utider these cir- cumstances is not guaranteed, but every effort will be made to make' de- livery. What Not To De. Packages must not under any cir- cumstances be addressed' to the War Office, and no single packages of eleven pounds and under must be | | | | { | | | consigned to the Southampton Docks. | If such shipments are received there | they will be treated as gifts for the troops' generally and be distributed | accordingly. Small parcels may, how- ever, larger parcel between eleven fifty-six pounds weight, via Sauth- ampton, provided they are all ad- dressed to he addressed under cover of a| and | individuals in the same unit and the covering parcel address- | ed to the officer unit. Goods of perishable nature, as fresh fruit, vegetables, chicken, ete., will not be accepted, and cakes, jam, etel, should be packed in tins, not glass. Nothing likely to cause damage can be accepted. Safety commanding matches can only be sent packed in sealed tins. Here is a fine opportunity to thank | the boys at the front for what they have done and are doing. They wil] bg pleased with a Christ- ams gift from home. remembrance don't them! disappoint Parcel Post Rates. pound pounds pounds ponuds pounds 9 pounds 10 11 Parcel Post Packages ed, not to exceed «11 weight. The above rates are for going to France or Belgium. rates to the United Kingdom are much chéaper, and will be found be- low. limit- | iy) are pounds United Kingdom. The parcel post rate to any of the Reserve Camps in the United King- dom is: 12 Cents Per Pound. (For 1 pound or 11) Further information regarding packing, etc., can be obtained from the Post Office, Kingston. The last steamer that will carry Christmas parcels to the boys, will leave on December 11th. ( (a) Regimentsl number, (b) Rank. (¢) Name. department, (f) Canadian contingent, HOW TO ADDRESS MAIL TO SOLDIERS. The following correct method of addressing troops has been - issued by Dr. R. M. Coulter, Deputy Postmaster-General. to facilitate the handling of mail at the front and to ensure prompt delivery it is requested that all mail be addressed as follows: (d) Squadron, battery or company. (¢) Battalion, regiment (or other unit), staff appointment or (g) British Expeditionary Force. (h) Army Post Office, London, England. Unnecessary mention of higher formations, such as brigades, divisions, is strictly forbidden, and causes delay. - In order @ -- and the Worst is Yet to Come. They deserve a! parcels) | The | that such Get After These Dollars | our neighboring town's business. UR town should get ALL of the trade in our trade area. We don't worry about We have enough to do to take care of our (OWN. But we should get ALL of our own. How about these dollars that are GET- TING away from us ? How about the dollars that are SLIPPING through our fin- gers ? We have the GOODS. We have the values. Our prices are RIGHT. And |yet there is a LOT of money slipping AWAY from us constantly. The best way to. get AFTER this money is to tell the truth about the man or the system that is taking it Sway. Join the Trade-at-Home campaign. The "Community Builder" idea is endorsed and approved of by, among others, (the following well-known and reputable business concerns: {ABRAMSON LOUIS, 336 Princess St. Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Men's and Ladies' Boots and Shoes. ANGLIN, 8S. & CO., Manufacturers of Fine Woodwork, Sash and Doors. ANGRUYE BROS., and Supplies. , J. Si,.D.0.S., 842 King St., THE MAN re will eventually consult about your Eyes and 126 Clarence St, Automobiles BATEMAN, GEO. A., The Old Reliable Insurance Office, For Fire, Life, Accident, Plate Glass In- surance; Customs Broker and Money to Loan, 67 Clarence St, BEAUPRE, E. 266-208 Princess St. Wines na Liquors. Agencies: O'Keefe Brewery Co., Tor- onto, and McCarthy & Son Co., Ales and Porters. BELL, R. CHAS, 239 Bagot St., Insurance and Real Estate. Phono 1002, 4 SELL, DR. GEO. W., 1.0 Clarence St., proprietor of isi. biell's Veterinary Medical Wonder, the most popular medicine in Canada. BEST'S, the Popular Drug Store. BRITISH WHIG, 306-310 King Street East, Printers, ishers, Binders, Embossers, etc. CO0RE. J. B., Dist. Mgr. Imperial Life, 332 King St. Phone 503. Res. 842, CARROLL, J. K.,, AGENCY. Real Estate and Insur- |COLLEGE BOOK STORE, Stati Music and { Pictures. oper | i |COLLIER'S TOGGERY SHOP, Opera House Block. Hobberlin and Campbell Clothing for the best MEADOW CREAM SODA BISCUITS. | POMINION TEXTILE CO., Manufacturers of Cottons, Prints, Sheetings, etc DAVIS DRY DNCK CO., Manufacturers of Moor Boats, Gas and Steam Engines. Phone 420. FENWICK, HENDRY & CO., 189 Ontario St., Whole- sale Grocers and Importers. Established 1846. » W. H. & SON, 89 Brock St. "Phone 424. "Insurance and Real Estate, Representing British America Assurance Co., Toronto, for over 80 years. GRIMM, N. R.. 102 Princess St, Best Home Madé Candies and Ice Cream. Phone 3 GILBERT, JOHN, Grocer, 104 Barrie St. and 94 Ae: T- F. 0O., Furniture, Carpets and Lino- St. Phone 1267. WALLIDAY ELECTRIC CO. 545 King St. Kiet Electrical Contractors. HALL DA attention paid td all kinds Phovabing, and Hot Water Heat- ing.' 66 Brock St. Phones 335 and 85¢ BD aa 4 Rush Rutty 18 Marke E. P., CLOTHING CO. Agents for Fashion amd Sous Coutury Clothing. - SHOE S1UKE, 70 Brock 'specialize on Men's and CoE En i = & HAMILTON, MISS E. D., Exclusive Milunery, 0 Princess : KINGSTON PAPER BOX CO,, J. G. Brown, Proprie- tor, King Street West. Manufacturers of solid and folding boxes. KNAPP, A. C., Boat Builder. Boats of all kirids to let and for sale; also Brings for sale. Cataraqui Bridge, Foot of Ontario St KINGSTON ICE CO. LTD. Phone 1307. Pure Ice. KINGSTON HOSIERY CO., Manufacturers of high- grade "Imperial" Underwear and Hosiery. LAIDLAW, JOHN & SON, Dry Goods, 172 Princess St. Phone 397. LATURNEY'S CARRIAGE WORKS, 390-392 Prin- cess St., Carriage and Wagon Building. Auto and general repairing of all kinds. LIVINGSTON, CO. & BRO., Clothiers, Gents' Furnish- ers, Military Tailoring, 77 Brock St. LOCKETT SHOE STORE, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Suit Cases, etc., 116 Princess St. MANUFACTURERS' 1 LIFE INSURANCE CO. M. G. Johnston, district manager, 58 Brock St. MILNE, HARVEY, 272 Bagot St., Phone 542. Elec- tric and vacuum carpet-cleaning; Cleveland and Standard bicycles, Excelsior motor-cyclés. MULLEN, J. E., Monumental Works, cor. of Princess and Clergy Sts. Lettering in Cemeteries a Specialty, McBROOM, W. F., 42-44 Princess St. Wholesale and "Retail Dealer in Flour, Feed and Grain. McGOWAN, G. A., Cigar Manfg. Co. Mile, 10c; Peel, 5c. McKAY, JOHN, LIMITED, 149 Brock St, Furs. "From Trapper to Wearer." McINTOSH BROS., cor, Princess and Wellington Sts. Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Ready-to-Wear, Notions -and Hosiery. McKELVEY & BIRCH sell the Happy Thought Range. There are 4,500 of these in use in and Kingston. McPARLAND, JAMES, 339 King St. Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Cigarettes. McRAE, W. R. & 00,, Golden Lion Where you get extra good value for your "Lead- ers in Tea and Coffee." NEWMAN & SHAW, the Always Busy ny, Goods Store, 122 Princess St. O'CONNOR'S LADIES' EXCLUSIVE STORR, 260 Princess. "Out of the high rent district. The small prices. - ey PERCIVAL & GRANGER, Local ; or A Bina og aes Seats, MeCormick PETERS, WILLIAM P., Wholesale and Retail Dealer a TIT Brack ot Hay as REDDEN, JAS, & CO., Grocers, 176 Princess St. ROBERTSON, GEO. & SON, LIMITED \ " A SAKELL, T., Best Ice Cream in Kingston by Govern- SARGENT. T. H., comer Princess and 4 Montreal Sta. Bh. SUTHERLAND'S SHOR STORE, 103 Princess Phone 449. The Home of Good Bt. Eek 00, Brena Bakers and Wholesale and COMMISSION, Electric Light Power and Weta Office, 19 Queen St. Gan, WARWICK ; I is Trina Su, ry Cleantng, "EHR i - SECOND SECTION # 7) 1 | SOME OTTAWA GLIMPSES : Special Correspondence by H. F. Gadsby. Ottawa, Nov. 13.--The outstand-: ing feature of the war, so far as the Borden Government is concerned is| that it has thrust greatness on Sir Sam Hughes. He is the only Con-| servative politician who harvested | Knighthood out of it with the excep- tion of Sir Herbert Ames whose com- pany made such good shoes for the soldiers that he simply could not be overlooked. Méanwhile it does not please his Colleagues that all the glory should centre in the Minister of Militia and thé Rogers préss in Winnipeg and Montreal is more or less free to ad- mit that there may be other pebbles| on the beach, not mentioning any names but looking straight at the member for Winnipeg, who has not| sought the public eye so mueh since the recent midsummer frost in Mani- toba. Other Conservative newspapers chirp up from time to time acting as a sort of skeleton at Sir Sam's feast, reminding him in a whisper just loud | enough -for Premier Borden and the| rest of the Band of Hope to overhear, | that even the greatest must die Whether Sir Sam will die a lingering | political death, as is the course' of nature, or a sudden one before the] next general election, is a moot ques- tion. He is now as famous, not perhaps as Alexander the Great, but at least as grandma's pancakes, and it might be injudiclous to drop him. So Sam shines on, and what Sam says and what Sam does occupies space in the newspapers to the ex- ¢lusion of other stars who have equal | rights to the limelight. It is ef worse than. that--Sam hogs the centre of the stage--Prem- fer Borden hardly get a look in --| which is as if the first walking gen-| tleman should stove the leading man | aside and take his lines, a grave per- version indeed of the customary prac-| tice.. But don't imagine for a minute that his colleagues are jealous of Sir| . Not at all. Bhey're simply daz-| bry by his wonderful career. Take that knighthood for example. The sly things they say about it! How our Minister of Militia was og ceived coldly by Asquith and Kitch-| ener who asked hinf to explain the Shell Committee. How British statesmen on both sides of politics penetrated his pose and discovered ~--bluster. How his Unionist friends | experienced a chill towards him and | the newspapers forgot to mention] his name. How finally, they gave] him a knighthood as a sort of rebut-| tal evidence that could be taken] back to Canada and used there. It is not the Liberals who are say- ing these things. It's. his own friends whose sources of information| are supposed to be 'better than those | of the Opposition. Sir Sam should pray night and day to be delivered | from his friends -- they're ripping! him up the back. Not even his| knighthood is sacred from their rude] jeers. According to one story, Sir] Sam went to the King as the only| friend he had left' in England, and| almost burned his Majesty's ear off, | so fast and hot did the words come. He talked as such length that the game had to be called on account of darkness. "The shade of night,"| ha'd his Majesty, "are falling fast! s0 I make you a knight accordingly. Rise Sir Sam. What, you must go? Well here's your hat! Thus spake the King, tempering justice with mercy, at the same. time getting rid kof Sir Sam and saving his own din- ner which was like.to get cold while the Major-General waited. Of course such an account of -the greatest historic event of the war is a pure invention but it only goes to show what emotions Sir Sam is ex- citing in tbe breasts of his associates. One of them the other day refered to him as a greater man than Crom- well.' Asked how he made that out, he replied that Oliver had turned down the title of king when it was offered him but that Sam took it and to some extent acted upon it. And indeed the Cromwell meta- phor is a good one because Cromwell believed in government by ' major- generals and wished eleven of them on England until parlia- ment wished them off again. Sam also believes in govern- ment by major-generals but not by eleven of them. One major-general will do if he is big enough and that Major-General Sir Sam meets and shakes hands with every time he looks in the glass, which by the way, is not a few. Canada is at -this minute under the rule and sway of one major-general----the other cabin- alone shows that Sam is eleven times bigger than Oliver Cromwell because Sam doed it alone and Oliver couldn't do it with ten'to help him. Another pol 0 remember is that Cromwell ra ked all England to get eleven major generals, including himself, that were equal to the job, whereas Sam Hughes did not have to go outside his own family. There are in the Hughes family now three generals and two colonels which make five generals altogether, be- cause a Hughes colonel is more than a colonel, he is a generdl (n the bud. It has to be that way because it is not seemly that the Overflow from the fountain of honor should swamp the fountain itself. In other words the country is now so full of honor- ary colonels, created by Sir Sam. that tinetion | Thrust Greatness on Sir Sam | decide to close et ministers do not count--and that! ay K. C. or any other payer of water rates. So the Hughes family, which makes honorary colonels as easily as you or I make smoke wreaths, be- comes major generals in sheer self- defence, It would never do for the Hughes family to be anything else in such a stampede of colonéls Sir Sam is, of course, the major general of all the major generals ex-officio and by merit Moreover he has a definite plan in adding con- stantly to the vast number of honor- ary colonels who already freckle the Canadian landscape. Like Cromwell, our Minister of Militia aims to build an army on the new model--an army that will always be sober enough to recognize a great major general when it sees one and give him the salute. Part of Sir Sam's plan is the dry canteen which appiies to the privates and which may be ultimate- ly extended to include mince pie and other heady refreshments. Still another part of his plan is the honorary, colonels who have not adopted the dry canteen yet, but who may be obliged to do so if the clubs at 8 p. m., though one can always keep a shot or two in his locker, eh what? However, as I was saying, Sir Sam has sterner | work for the honorary colonels than sitting around in arm chairy waiting for-their highballs to ¢ool. He re- serves them for higher, nobler uses As they are unwilling, or let us say rather unfitted, to fight in Flanders and the Dardanelles, and other places where real shooting is going on, it is Sir Sam's intention to keep the hon- orary colonels along with the church parade colonels and other paper col- onels, right here in Canada to form a Home Guard which will never far forget its name or its duty as to go gadding about in foreign parts. ir Sam knows his honorary colonels like a book and he realizes that they will never stray far from their own firesides, particularly if there is any firing to be done. The honorary colonels are indeed admirable ma- terial for a Home Guard and that is the way Sir Sam proposes to use them. Sir Sam intends to make a state- ment presently in regard to homor- ary colonels, an arm of the service which has been the object of a great deal of carping criticism. The statement will show that honorary colonels are an absolute necessity in Canadian public life, many a man re- fusing to work unless 'jis wife gets one to play with. Moreover the people of Canada are beginning ,tc | realize the varied usefulness of orary colonels and hardly a day foes by that the Miltia Departmen doesn't get a dozen telegrams from all parts of thé country requesting the presence of honorar 3 colonels at one function or another: "Send us a good Scoteh and soda colonel to make a fifth hand in puke: game.' 'Brewers' picnic here Want the fattest, thirstieth colons you've got to award prizes." Such are the messages the Department re ceives, not only proving that hqnor | ary colonels fill a long felt want, | that Canada is waking up and ing use of them along nation The honorary colonels are to be used but not endangered. The hon- orary colonels wear such uniforms as may been seen on equestrian sta- tues, but that is about as far as they care to go in the way of riding. An: thing off the stand as ease the horse do entirely at the risk of the honot ary colonels, An honorary colone was recently injured by a fall from his horse---the cause being that his horse moved. As 4 matter of fact honorary "colonels are safer inside their horses than out and knowing that to be the case Sir Sam took measures long ago to provide them with dependable mounts. It transpires only now that, the horses, purchased by the Goverfiment in Nova Scotia, the old fellows that liked to lie down and think it over, and couldn't get up short of a crow- bar andpa blast of dynamite -- it transpires only now, I repeat that these steady, reliable, highly delib- erate and contemplative chargers which were asked in some cases to eat hay that never existed outside a forged freight order, were intended for the honorary colonels. If the four hundred horses which ultimate- ly found 'their way to the glue fac- tory had only lived, at least one regi- ment of honorary colonels could have been mobilized with impunity. ---H. F. G, s0 it i i : i E: if i a colonel is no more dis being an LL.D. or »