" A NOVEL RECRUITING PLAN LIEUT,-COL. A. G. F. MacDONALD, 154th BATTALION, HAS SCHEME For Taking the Pipe Band and Se- lection Company of the Battalion Through Three Counties. Lieut.-Col. A. G. F. MaeDonald, commanding the 154th Battalion, is going to make one last effort to se- cure 160 men for his battalion before that unit is ordered overseas. To do this he has adopted a novel and what promises to be a successful campaign to be carried out in the counties of Glengary, Dundas and Stormount.' The trip is best explained by quot- ing from a letter sent by the colonel to municipal representatives in vari- parts of the three. counties. The quotations from the létter reads as follows: : "During the recruiting and organ- izing of the 154th Overseas Battal- fon, C. BE. P. (The Counties' Own), upon a number of occasions the promise was made by myself and of- ficers that prior to the battalion go- ing overseas, an opportunity would be given relatives and friends of the lads in khaki to hear our Highland pipe band, undoubtedly the best pipe band yet organized in Canada, a feat made practicable through the kind- ness and generosity ofdJohn McMartin of Cornwall, who assumed-all outlay incurred in clothing and equipping the picked men, now members of that organization 'A pledge given by us ig a pledge to be redeemed, and .we fire indeed happy to inform you that upon a fixed date the 154th pipe band, ac- companied by several officers, N. C. 0.8 and men will visit your town "and render a select programme of Seotch, airs. There will be in all about forty: in the party. That the contemplated tour of the pipe band may bring results and prove satisfac- tory to all concerned, it is necessary that we have the hearty support In the undertaking of the municipal authorities and citizens generally. To attain this end will you arrange at once for a joint meeting that the co-operation so necessary may be secured? : "It is proposed to give a short programme of vocal and instrument. BARRIEFIELD CAMP No. 1909 Free Bulletin Service at Press Headquarters, Next al music at each place visited, and where the night is spent to hold a camp fire, at which a set programme by the bafd, assisted by the 154th Male Quartette, ete.; etc., and local talent, including the school children, Mp "patriotic songs, together with ad- dresses would occupy profitably and pleasantly some two hours of the ev- ening. The camp fire, also free to the public, might be held in the exhibi- tion grounds, race track or some large square. "We have two objects in view in making this tour: Keeping a peldge formally given, and to create furth- er enthusiaism in recruiting with a view 'of securing between 100 and 160 recruits necessary to bring the 154th Battalion up to strength, which must be accomplished before the permission is granted to proceed overseas." . The Route to Be Taken. Following is the route that will be taken by the 154th Battalion: 17th inst.--Arrive in Cornwall on afternoon train. 18th inst.--Leave for Bainsville or Lancaster by train, Dinner at Lan- caster; march camp fire at night. ' . 19th inst.--Leave Williamstown for St. Raphaels, North Lancaster or Glen Nevis to Alexandria; camp fire at night. 20th inst.--Leave Alexandria in the morning for Glen Robertson, Balkeith to Vankleek Hill; camp fire at night. 21st -inst.--Leave Vankleek Hill in morning for Kirk Hill, Laggan, MacCrimmon to Dunvegan; camp fire at night. . 22nd inst.--Leave Dunvegan In morning; Greenfield, .Maxville, Ap- ple Hill to Martington; camp fire at night. ! 23rd inst.--Leave Martintown In morning; St. Andrew's, Monkland to Avonmore; camp fire at night. 24th inst. -- Leave Avonmore; Finch, Berwick to Crysler. 265th inst.--Leave Crysler, More- wood, Chesterville; camp fire at night. 26th inst.--Leave Chesterville, Winchester, Inkerman to South Mountain; camp fire at night. 27th inst.--Leave South Mountain, Brinston's, Jrouuots to Morrisburg; R hi . camp fire at nig Morsisburs, to Williamstown; | nd - bruck Centre, Vales, Dickenson's Landing to Cornwall; camp fire at night. FQRGET THE IDEA! No Canning Factory for the 155th Battalion. Belleville residents have some- where got the idea that the 155th Battalion may come back there for the winter months, but the idea 'is ridiculed in military circles. The 156th Battalion did splendidly when inspected by Gen. Lessard, and he gave a very direct hint that the next trip of the 155th. would be overseas. Belleville had better make the neces- sary arrangements for trying to re- cruit if possible an equal to Col. Adams' command. . THREE BROTHERS IN ARMS LIEUT. POWELL HAS TWO BRO. THERS AND ALL ARE WOUNDED Was a Visitor At Barrviefield Camp On. Thursday -- Sons of Well- Known Ottawa Sargeon. Major R. E. Porter, headquarters staff, had a very distinguished visitor on Thursday. The visitor was Lieut. W. D. Powell of Ottawa who has two out of three brothers in uniform. One has the Military Cross and one is re- commended for the D.S.0. Lieut, Powell is the son of Dr. Powell, the well-known surgeon of the Capital. This son enlisted with the Canadian Engineers but the terrific bombardment at the Somme caught him as one of the victims and he was sent back to England and subsequently home. His two 'brothers have also been on the casualty lists, Lieut. R. W. Powell, who is also in the Canadian Engineers, won his Military Cross for conspicuous, gallantry in action, and Major Por eo in command of the 14th Battalion will soon receive the Distinguished Servis Order. Staff Sergt. Inst. Reid of the School of Signalling staff has recover- been granted. leave to go to his home 8th inst. -- Leave Aultsville, Farran's Point, ; Osna- a in Belleville for a few days. said: sleep for three "ous other ills. | An Old English Handbill advertised a public warning a its early days as a beverage in England. It ut coffee in / "You are not to drink it after supper unless you intend to be watchful, for it will hinder or four hours." That was 250 years ago. Today it is a well- known fact that sleeplessness; brought on by coffee drinking, is-due to the presence of the - drug, caffeine, in coffee. It is coffee drinking is a common cause of vari- known that - o) ed from his recent illness, and has. GEN.T.D.R.HEMMING HE FINISHED ON THURSDAY GEN. LESSARD COMPLETED HIS INSPECTION AT NOON, Had 155th on Wednesday Afternoon and Took 156th and 154th on Thursday Morning. The presence "of Major-General F. L. Lessard at the camp could be felt in all quarters on Wednesday and Thursday. The little band of staff officers who were judging the ability of the three battalions to go overseas "had the stage." On Wednesday - afternoon Gen. Lessard went to the 155th Battalion lines. The battalion was brought out on parade by Lieut.-Col. M. K. Adams and put through various evo- lutions as a battalion. The company commanders were then asked for by the general and taking each in turn he made them show what they knew about handling their companies. He took a keen interest in every move- ment, and had the platopn command- ers and even the section command- ers out working: their units, In spite 'of his rank and reputation there was no hesitation, because Gen, Lessard was present, and every word of command was faithfully carried out. They did their best in the same way as they have been doing on the parade grounds every day for the last six months. ' After looking over the signalling section, stretcher bearers, machine gun section, etc., he took the car at 5.30 p. m. and went to headquarters. Dinner was served at the headquar- ters' mesg with the general as guest, and in honor of the occasion the ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE CAMP DAILY by OUR SPECIAL - REPRESENTATIVE 155th Battalion band ber of selections. Early Thursday morning he start. ed in with the 156th Battalion under Lieut.-Col Bedell, and had that unit working in various™ways until ten o'clock: He was very well pleased with everything, and expressed his admiration for their ability in carry- ing out orders. ' Between 10 a, m. and 12.30 p. m. he had the 154th Battalion. Lieut.- Col. A. G. F. MacDonald was in com- mand, and was more than pleased to hear the general say, "My, that's a steady line of men," after one movement. He made his usual thor- ough inspection of each unit separ- dtely. In an interview the general ex- pressed himself as highly pleased with not only the camp ° generally, but the wonderful way in which the soldiers have progressed in their training. He intimated that the next step "would be overseas, and this is now the hope of every soldier. It has been brought to attention that ranks are wearing unauthorized badges and letters on their dress, The company to which a soldier belongs "A," "B," "C," or "D", shoud mot appear on the shoulder straps, nei- ther are the brass letters "M.P." to be worn. Officers commanding units are to cause the necessary imstruc- tions to be isued for this practice to be immediately discontinued. Major McFee, Capt.' Hyman and other officers and men of the 155th Battalion attended the fair in Belle- ville on Thursday. Lieut. McGie and Lieut. Allen have left with their machine gunners and bayonet fight- ers for exhibition purposes. WHY 'QUEBEC BRIDGE SPAN FELL. "casting shown here is blamed for the worth $800,000 and the Toronto World. It is quite probable, as has been re- played a num- | MDE "SOME. INSPECTION" MAJOR-GENERAL LESSARD WAS MORE THAN SATISFIED. i Took Each Part Separately and Af.! terwards Gave an Interview That | Expressed His High Opini "Some inspection!" sums up the opinion of the officers after Major- | General F. L. Lessard, Inspector- General of Eastern Canadian Forces, | has' passed on to the next camp. It} certainly was some inspection, but | the best part of all is the smile on | the faces of those officers. They are to-day really pfoud of their battal-' ions, .and- know that they have been successful in the months of training. | Day after day the training may be- come montonous in spite of the greatest interest. The inspection came after the men had been drilling hard. Leave has not been granted ex in exceptional cases for over three weeks, and some of the men have not been home for three months, _ The inspection came, and the units showed up wonderfully well. There is nothing to apologize for nor any cases of "I wish I had thought." The troops, in the opinion of the general as expressed to the Whig, aré in wonderful ghape and a credit to the camp. The thrde battalions went through the gri like clock- work, and have made General Les- sard's opinion of Barriefield Camp and its soldiers go up several de- grees. It is rather unfortunate that Brig.- Gen. T. D. R. Hemming, Camp Com- mandant, was not present to hear his | own opinion borne oat by that of the nspector-General. The work of the r has 'been stiff, but now the next step is overseas, and the nien are happy. Camp Notes | Major R. M. Patterson, paymaster 156th Battalion, has returned from Brockville, iN Merrickville members of the 156th Battalion, are celebrating the.fair- day at their home today (Friday). Pte. Hayward, Queen's Field Am- bulance Corps, is in the Ongwanada with pneumonia, His home is at Sydenham, - ? Thursday was "cheque cashing day" for the soldiers at the camp as the Bank of Montreai was open for this important work, Capt. Publow, medical officer 165th Battalion, gave a lecture on Thursday evening on "Care of the Feet" to the men of tne battalion, Major Burton of that famous Win- nipeg Battalion "The Little Black Devils," accompanied Major-General Lessard and made an inspection of the battalion orderly rooms at camp. The examinations for those attend- ing {he.glonade and Bombing School were co cted on Thursday by Capt. Sharpe and Lieuts, Macnee and Migney, MICHELIN TIRES CAN'T BE BEAT When it comes to length of ser- vice. They are built with the strong- est fabric and livest rubber. They are the favorite tires of the most ex- perienced car owners. And dividing the cost by the mileage service guar- anteed, they are the most economical tires you can buy. * Pons a Orage Con Lid, Motor Boat and Automobile Supplies A fitting Tribute to the dead may be ordered here with