NEN OF ISAM N KOS PROBABLY AN ORDER WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. Appearance of Three Officers and Twenty Scotchmen From Windsor Makes Men Eager for Them. Rather an amusing ipcident hap- pened in the 164th Battalion lines on Wednesday when three officers and twenty men attired in kilts reported to Lieut.-Col. A. G. F. MacDonald, commanding the battalions. They are down here fréem Windsor to attend the School of bayonet fighting and cal training. Bh of the members of the bat- talion' speaks much better French than he does English, but his remarks would be best put on paper as fol- lows: "Me goin' to wear dat--Like dat damn better than putt's." This expression seems to well fit the case, and to quote one officer, "The men have gone crazy for kilts since these ie into the battalion." months the Minister of, fo ¢ Col. MacDonald's and Dundas Bat- @ Beotohnien had to be y dressed if they were to be expected to uphold properly that wonderful fighting reputation of the Gaelie. The Militia Department, however, not yet cleared away . all the tape necessary for the uthorization of the kilts, and while ope never e , the 164th Bat- talion are still wearing the garb uni- versal to the Canadian expeditionary * force. The hopes have become stronger through recent events, how: ever, and it would not be unexpected to hear the delightful announcement at any time. The men certainly want the kilts and it only rests with the department to give the necessary au- thority. Lieut. Biggar, A.8.C., Supply Offi- _ per, left on Wednesday night for Brantford, and will be succeeded temporarily by Lieut. Steacy. Ldeyt. C. Askwith, ASC, Is in and Lieut, Sutcliffe is taking duties as transport officer for over " 'No. 1909 Free Bulletin Service at Press Headquarters, Next Y.M.C.A. & VACANCIES IN AIR SERVICE. Surplus of Officers Are Advised to Join. here are existing vacancies In the opal Naval Air Service, and it Is suggested that officers who are supernumerary or unattached to the CEF. might wish to join this unit. The conditions of service, qualifica- tions, ete., together with the regula- tions for special entry in Canada into the Royal Naval Air Service may be had on application at the office of the A.A.G. If any officers are desirous of mak- ing application to join, they will do so through the officer commanding at once. « Applicants are requfred to fill in form S901. If an apblicant is ap- proved, he will be accepted as a can- didate for the Royal Naval Air Ser- vice, providing he can pass the re- quired medical examination. He must then make arrangements to commence instruction at a private flying school, either in Canada or the United States. The usual fee charg- ed by flying schools is $400, which is subsequently refunded under the con- ditions stated in the % entry. The i h of the course is about two or three months. Upon passing his test fligh the flying school, the accepted ca t is entered as a probationary flight sub-lieutenant,, and his passage to England arranged by the department, A gratuity for the purchase of a uni- form is paid after arrival in England. Officers of the Canadian militia or C. E. F, will not draw pay or allowances as such after having been accepted as candidates for the Royal Naval Air Service and while undergoing instrue- tional flying schools.--Circular letter from A.A.G, office. I Col, G. H. Ogilvie and Capt. Nor- well were engaged laying out the golf course at the camp on Wednesday morning. A good nine-hvule course should result. Major A. M. Patterson, paymaster of the 156th Battalion, left on Thurs- day for Ottawa. Lieuts. Johnston and Williams, who were at Sans Souci Camp, have returned to Barriefield for duty. + al TO THE 156TH BATTALION AT BROOKVILLE TO-DAY. The Baitalion Made the Trip on the Steamer America--Given Warm Welcome by the Mayor of Brock- ville, At § o'clock on Thursday morning, the 166th Battalion paraded for the purpose of proceeding to Brockville, where colors were presented, The whole battalion embarked at the King's wharf, Royal Military Col- lege, and arrived at Brockville short- ly after eleven o'clock. Alter disemburking the battalion was formed up in column of route, and marched to the Court House Square, where a civic address of wel- come was read by Mayor G. A. Wright. Following the address, the battalion marched through the city streets, 'which were thronged with cheering people, to the fair grounds, Where the midday meal was served to the men, § . After having a sumptuous meal, were all to rest for a short time, and at 2 o'clock formed in battalion mess. The presen- tation was then made by the Daugh- ters of the Empire, and many com- pliments were made on the manly and soldierly 'appearance of the men, while they were on parade. Shortly after 3 o'clock the ceremon- ies were completed and the battal- jon was dismissed until 7.30, when they would fall in at the Market Square and after mgrehing through the streets will e rk at 8 o'clock. It is expected that the battalion will arrive back in the city dfter midnight tonight, During the afternoon, a baseball game was played between a picked team from the battalion and the sens ior 'bageball in Brockville. The following the detail for the color party in the presentation: Lieut. K. C. Rowe, Lieut, G. D. Woodcock, Sergt.-Major A. N. Clark, C.8. M,, C. H. Fox, C, £, M. Claxton and C.8.M., G. C. O'Shea. Via r--------------------- The bread store house in the Lieut. W. R. Skey- has returned » from Muskoka. RPC ON THE VE OF LARGER CO-OPERATION IN Ang. 17---'"Portugal is on of larger co-operation in 'war. She is taking thor- resources with a view of ) ening her with Britain, but {dex of becoming a consid- in the broader a of the Entente." r Machado, Pres- In this section other ident of the Republic of Portugal, made the above announcement of Portugal's future war policy in Lis- bon in an interview. "In accordance with well-under- stood conventions between the two Governments," he said, 'the military participation of Portugal In the Anglo-Portuguese © alliance hereto- fore has been confined to operations in Aunglo+Portuguese E. Africa, where at.this moment our splendidly equip- ped troops are engaged along a thinly-held but long and - difficult front. Our help now is asked in the campaign on the western European front. Portugal is ready to under- take whatever measures are neces- sary to convince the Entente of our sincerity and' persistence. "Our troops will take the field in France at the precise moment the British, French and Portuguese Gen- eral staffs decide Portuguese aid is necessary to exert the maximum pressure. ' N Use Own Money and Resources "Our military efforts in Europe will be made with our own money Britain has agreed to loan us what- ever sums Jare necessary. Portugal is prepa to wage war in the most modern manner. We are to purchase British-nlade munitions at current prices, the same as France and Rus sia have done. We have arranged a comprehensive plan of campaign. + "Until Bri requisitioned the ships. taken .in our ports, an income 'of $900,000 Money borrowed from Nagasaki, Aug. 17.--An outbreak cages have so far been recorded. with fifteen cases of board. The ship was jd Jailed for Tacoma on August Army Service, Corps is in course of - GEN.T.D.R. HEMMING VEGETABLES AND POTATOES SOLDIERS REQUIRE MUCH MORE LIMITED SUPPLY. Officer to Buy Up Every Vegetable in Sight on Market on Saturday-- Contractors Having Difficulty in Meeting the Demand. The vegetable and potato question for the soldiers is still arousing con- siderable interest. In expMining why Lieut. Biggar bought up all the potatoes offered on Saturday, it is sald that the Harris Abattoir Co., contractors for supplies for the camp, have been unable 'to ure the de- sired number. In aster contract the military authorities have power to buy the amount needed and issue them to the soldiers, the difference in prick being charged to the con- tractor. This was done Saturday when potatoes could not be secured. Since then carloads have been com- ing in from London, Ont., and they are certainly of fine quality. \ The vegetables still present a pro- blem. The small vatenes cultivated gardners of this district could DEBE Kasi very long the needs of L000 hard working soldiers. The contractors persist that the vege- tables can be bought locally, but their representative, in spite of strennous efforts, does not seem to._be able to provide a sufficient supply. It is thought the same conditions will prevail on Saturday next with vezetables and possibly Lieut, Steacy will be detailed to. go to the niirket and buy everything in sight if the price is reasonable. The Salvation Army Women's Band gave a most enjoyable concert in the 156th Battalion tent on Wed- nesday evening, Whitewash is being used lavishly in camp to make a better appear- ance and add to the sanitary condi- tions. Objection: is being taken by, sol- diers at the camp to the habit of peddling through the camp grounds goods which are offered for sale in the battalion canteens. The goods sell for a higher price and instead of / ATHLETE ARTILERYMEN AQUATIC MEET AND FIELD DAY HAS BEEN ARRANGED Field Day Held on Thursday Next With Eight Events -- Boys Are Very Much Interested. Through the kindness of Miss Cart- wright in granting permission to use the wharf on the Cartwright property and the authority having been grant- ed by Major E. C. Barrett, Lieut. R, | A. Williams, 73rd Battery, is able to announce an aquatic meet for the sol- diers at the camp. The meet: will in MacDonald's Cove at the . boats house of Lady Cartwright and will consist of probably six or seven ev-| ents, all swimming, Prizes will be given to the cham- pions of the different events as de- cided by, competent judges. The meet will likely be open to all men in uni- form. The artillerymen feel that the talent ig in their lines and are confident of winning the laurels from the whole camp, The date has not yet been decided. but will be in the near future as spon us the final) arrangements can be made. The following sports will be held for the artillerymen on Thursday at 4 pm.:: 100 yards' dash; running high jump, three legged race for 100 yards; 440 yards' run; half mile walk; running hop, step and jump, and relay race of 220 yards each. Points are being given and a reo- ord kept and the prizes will be pre- sented at the epd of the month for the best in the four meets held in August. Lieut. C. T. D. Bedell, command- ing the 156th Battalion, is an en- thusiastic golf-player, and still holds several championships. He has chal- lenged Capt. Norwell to decide the champion for the opening series. Lieut.-Col. M. K. Adams, com- manding the 155th Battalion, and son, Lieut. BE. A. Adams, who have been. in Picton, arrived back on Thursday morning. Lieut.<«Col. McCammon, Sanitary officer, will be in Brockville for the presentatioh of colors to the 156th Battalion on Thursday. the profits going to the soldiers they erection. go outside. bmn, "Purchase of war materials in neutral countries, such as the United | States and Spain, will cogtinue as be fore," said President Machado. TT ms THE NEW 'WAR LOAN The Details Are To Be Published y Next Mopday Toronth, Aug. 17.----It is under- stood that the terms of the second | Canadian war loan will be made public on Monday next, and that they will make the issue attractive in the extreme to investors. The big bond houses are preparing to subscribe for large amounts of the offering, as they have disposed of practically all of the first war loan "by sales to private in- vestors in small lots. A considerable quantity, for instance, was sold to) American investors, who were at- tracted by the favorable terms. .If the new loan is made payable at par in New York as well as throughout Canada, it would make it still more attractive in that respect. Cholera In Japanese Gy Hr-forty= eight deaths. One hundred and nine A despatch from Yokohama on August- 5th states that there were -two eases of cholera in that port | that Tokio had declared a 'against the city. The Tacoma, was quarantined cholera on later released ¥ Huron Judge Improving {wrote Goderich, Aug. 17.v-Jydge oi, Tnalor County Juaes fr Saxol Salve FRENCH FROM QUEBEC CROWDING INTO WEST ph Two Trains of Thirteen Cars . Each, Filled With Harvesters. Toronto, Aug, 17.--If inhabitants of Montreal and the Province of Quebec are not as eager to take up arms in defence of the empire as are residents of other parts of the Dominion, they will at least be .of great service in alding the harvest- ing of abundant crops in the west, and thus indirectly lend their aid to the cause. i Last night a train coaches, filled with esters from Montreal, passed t h Toronto on the G. T. R. bound for the west- ern harvest fields, Another train of equal size, and from the same city, filled with home- seekers, passed through by the C.N.R. The majority of the passengers on the harvesters' train were of foreign birth, of thirteen and other Skin' Wi Causland, © Capt. Capt. Thomas. * Quilian. Daniel and McDonnell. Pres! Senior Chaplain, Major Birch, Cap- tains White and Caskell, Great damage has been done to ba- 'nama plantations on the islan storm which midnight last of the dist The course in bombing .will finish ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE CAMP DAILY BY OUR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE THE RED CROSS SOCIETY DONATIONS BEING GIVEN TO OF- FICERS AT THE TRENCHES, Excellent ldea Put Into Practise at Suggestion of Visitors and Already $36 Has Been Donated. The appearance of the trenches be- ing constructed at Barriefield Camp is so realistic and makes people feel so patriotic over the boys at the front that after continued requests a fund for the Red Cross Society has been opened in the 'orderly office"--a ug-out of the trenches. Hundreds of visitors to the camp have inspect- ed the trenches, and the opportunity to secure money for the Red Cross could not be'overlooked, particularly as so many had suggested the idea. Near the visitors' book is a box in which people may put any change that they care to, and already $36 has been secured, It is a splendid idea, and though novel, is an appropriate one. In re- ply to a question, the Whig has been informed that visitors are assfree to look over any other part of the camp. The trenches have been built as realistically as possible, and give a splendid idea of the actual conditions at the front. Too few people know what conditions the boys are fight- ing under and here is an opportunity to find it out, Uninteresting Terrors. "Have you been reading the war news?" "Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. "And I must say one thing for the censors. They have done everything in human power to spare our feelings by mak- ing the terrors-of war as uninterest- ing as possible." Grenade Rifle, new grenade rifle for use in tréfiches has been put together by Capt. Sharpe and Lieuts. Macnee and Miginey of the school of bomb-throw- ing and grenade work, The rifle, when using a blank cartridge, will throw a grenade some fifty feet, and is very accurate in its fire.- It is very accurate in its fire. It is used for the instruction of those taking the luspect the trenches as they are tal in a week's time. PARALYSIS IN ONTARIO Eight Cases Reported From Aug 1- 15, But no Deaths. Toronto, Aug. 17.--dnfantile para- lysis is apparently on the increase in Ontario, though its prevalence is not yet found in the alarming number of victims. @ Provincial Department of Health reported that eight cases had developed from August 1 to Au- gust 15. These are distributed as follows: = Essex County-- Windsor, three; Grey County--St. Vineent Township, one; Kent County< Ridge- ton, one; Romney Township, one; Harwich Township, one; Middlesex County--London, one. No deaths have been recorded during August. During the whole month of July there were eleven cases and two deaths in Ontario, while is June there were but two cases and no deaths. MORE CHAPLAINS FOR FRANCE London --Aug--17~=Thirteen chap-| lains have gone to France as follows: Church of England--Capt. Mc- Pullinger, Capt. Wayman and Major Baynearond and + Roman Catholic -- Captains Me- yterian -- Major Gordon, Methodist--Capt. H. B. Clarke. ' Bananas Crop Damaged Kingston, Jamacia, Aug. 17-- nd by a has been raging since Bight. The ores + Berlin, Aug. /17.--The German Die the Department of External Affairs, i course, ONE THOUSAND WOMEN Now Carry Mail Bags in the City of Berlin, capital now has over one thousand female mail carriers, and more than a hundred of the wagons and auto- mobiles of the post office are driven by women. The number of femalp employees of the street railways has increased to more than 4,000, About three hundred women have taken the places of the, motormen called to the front, and the remaining 3,700 are acting as conductors, starters, in- spectors and clerks. They perform their work in_a satisfactory manner, and the public likes the polite and patient "lady conductors" very much. "RACING FORM" BARRED, Turf Newspaper Is Rejected From Canadian Mails, Ottawa, Aug. 17.--The Daily Rac- ing Form, a turf . newspaper, pub- lished at Buffalo, N. ¥., has been prohibited from -- circulation fn the Canadian mails. . Circulars from the Flint College Company, 409 Buperior avenue, N. W., Cleveland, Ohio, have been ob- served to be passing in the Canadian mails, The business of this com- pany is declared by the post office authorities to be fraudulent and postimnasters have been ordered to forward no letters and issue no mon- ig orders or postal notes payable to a -- § - : i¢ophile Dorin, a former 'em- Lieut.-Col. A. G. F, MacDonald, in command of the 164th Battalion, asked for permission te have ceremony in connection with the sentation of colors to his unit place in Cornwall on August 24th. | In all probability, the | will be granted. The scheme so planned is to have the battalion on the afternoon previous to the event and arrive in Cornwall in time for the evening meal. The ba will bivouae and there will be & camp fire, tattoo, ete, The ceremony will take place the following afternoon, the morning be ing. given over to the men. ; pices of the battalion, will lik J understood that ti Society are planning one from mann to Cornwall. There thousands on hand for the bration. : NIGHT TRENOH WORK Planned for the Soldiers Taking Course in Bombing. It is now being planned to have company of men occupy the at the camp for a night so that may become aceu ed to what be their lot after hing the fight- ing 'line. The night will be filled by from an opposing foree in . site line of trenches, and with Phoak cartridges should certainly be inter- esting, : Major E. C. Barrett, commanding the Depot Artillery Brigade, has three horses occupying his horse lines. The three mounts came from the R.C.H.A., and though they sess quality the number shows | small quantity. should about 300 horses for the y men for the proper training of the men. ----_ 1d be. g cele-