FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1923 "THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. THE' FRONTENAC TORIES HOLD ANNUAL MEETING Addresses by Members and Ex-Members--Freeze-out for U.F.O. Spectators. The annual meeting of the Liberal- Conservative Association of Fronte- nac¢, held at the court house on Thursday afternoon, was marked by a large attendance of the "Old Guard," young men being consplcu- ously absent, There were several notable addresses, the speakers be- ing: Hon. W. D. McPherson, M.P.P., To- ronto, W. F. Nickle, K.C., M.P. Kingston; W. D. Black, M.P.P., dington; Andrew Gray, M.P.P,, Leeds county, and Hon. Dr. J. W. Edwards, ex-M.P, The business consisted of the election of officers and the ap- pointment of township chairman. James Webb, president, occupied the chair, but before husiress was fairly started Hor. Dr. Edwards rose ts» demand that persons present who were not of the Conservative party, or in sympathy with the aims and principles of tho party, withdraw. He directed attertion to the publish- ed notice calling the convehtion, and he observed persias (U F.0. leaders) present. "If their presenc2 means that they have seen the error of their Pn Jha "HEALS ALL SKIN DISEASES LIKE MAGIC At alt Druggists 50° BRITISH AMERICAN DRUG CO. Limited WELLAND, ONT. L WN. BEDLINGTON, TORONTO Canadien Bi hy Joseph Thompson, M.P.E, and | Ad- | | wavs and have had a changa of heart we are glad to see them for thig is a Conservative meeting." He to stand who were there as support- | method of assessment upon the town- | ers. All stood county workers, upon told to withdraw. One of them, {a well-known resident of Pittsburg, stepped to the centre aisle, bowed, land retired. Great applause"follow- led this compliance with the doughty doctor's demands, The minutes were amended by changing the name National Liberal and Conservative Association to "Ldberai-Conservative Association." The constitution was adopted. Two resolutions were passed, one {expressing condemnation of the Lib- eral government for ignoring pledges made during the election, and ex- pressing confidence in Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen, and the second con- demning the wasteful expenditure of the Drury government and expres- sing confidence in Hon. H. G. Fergu- son, leader of the Ontario Conserva- tives. except two U.F.O. i Officers Elected, Tha following officers were elect- ed: President, C. G. McKnight, Hin- |chinbrook: first vice-president, W. E. | Anglin, Battersea; second vice-presi- | dent, Fred Dennison, Portland; sec- retary, Harvey Shannon; treasurer, T. V. Stuart; township chairmen: Kenebeck, E. L. Parks; Oso, Archie Gray; Bedford, Geo. Bottrell; Clar- endon and Miller, Thos. Topping; Barrie, Chas. McGlynn; Storrington, John Taylor; Loughborough, David Walker; Kingston, W. Aylesworth; Portland, Thos. Kerr; Olden, Mel- ville Drew; Pittsburg, R. Donald- son, Joseph Thompson, M.P., congratu- lated the association upon such a large gathering, and also upon the have an increasing share in public affairs, Hon. W. D. McPherson sev- ernment for large expenditure and lation by using private members to introduca bills. "He was supported by W. F. Nickle, M.P.P., who mude a lengthy address in which he re- viewed the development of the "class movement' as shown in the Progres- sive party today, and dealt minute- lature. He severely denounced the government, and especially the pro- vincial treasurer upon the condition of the finances. He declared that there was no such thing as respon- sible government in Ontario or at between the best béers and other beers, there is perfect satisfaction in a glass of O'Keefe"s Imperial Ale, Lager or Stout. The fine, mellow flavor and the refresh- ing, invigorating properties of O'Keefe's make them the favor- ites with people who appreciate quality. Order a case from E. BEAUPRE Distributor for Kingston Made by They were there- | presence of the ladies, who were to | erely criticized the U.F.0.-Labor gov- | for shirking responsibility for legis- | [ances are really in" Ottawa, and condemned group EOV- ernment. iships that get no benefit from the highways. The dairy standards act, he said, was forced upon the dairy industry at a most inopportune time, when the farmers did not want it and when the price of cheese was low. The coet of Hydro development and the faflure to distribute power to farmers at moderate rates was also dealt with by the speaker, Lt.-Col. Andrew Gray congratulated the as- sociation upon the enthusiasm mani- fested. Great Enthusiasm Shown. Before the speakers weré called upon, J. F. Sowards, Kingston, was introduced and hé conveyed greet- ings from the Kingston Conserva- tives and congratulated the associa- tion upon the large gathering. Ap- piause greeted Mr. Sowards. Joseph Thompson, M.P., paid a high tribute to W. F. Nickie for "helping to pétch up the half-baked and slip-shod legislation introduced by the Drury government during the recent session and endeavoring to make the best out of a bad article " (Applause.) Hon. W. D. McPher- son, K.C., M.P.P., made a strong im- pression on' his audience and evoked repeated applause. He declared that the record of the Conservative party was a record of orogress, and the people of Canada had nothing to be ashamed of for reposing their con- fidence and their fidelity in the prin- ciples of that party. "All great pub- lic undertakings are directly attri- butable to that party and also in no amall way to the men whom Fronte- nac county has sent to represent it in the legislature and the commons. (Applause.) W. F. Nickle" was a tower of strength to Hon. Howard | Ferguson and I am proud to be here to show my respect to Hon. Dr, Ed- wards and to W. F. Nickle. (Ap- |planse.) Proceeding the speaker said "While we are not in the throes {of an election I don't know when there will be one, but we have in the last twelve months been very close to one in Ontario." He went on to itell of the governments enormous expenditures, and of dragging the | session over eighty days. In the days ly with the last session of the legis- fof Hardy, Mowat and Ross the ex- | penditure was $5,000,000, but to- day it exceeds that every month! It will be difficult for Premier Drury | | | | to face the people at the next elec- tion when he has to justify his ex- penditures. As this was the critic- ism directed against the previous government it is the standard by which the present one should be judged." Inefficiency of Government. Hon. Mr. McPherson told of the unpreparedness of the Drury minis- try to administer the affairs of the province, and of shirking respon- sibility for legislation by introduec- ing bills through private members, sometimes members of the govern- ment voting against them. At Otta- wa we have a government that exists only by the indulgence of the groups in the house. We have not the old two-party system by which a governs ment had to resign upon an adverse, vote. Group government is weak government, because there is con- stant compromise." He advised his hearers to be ready to give their whole support to Hon. Dr. Edwards, or whoever the candidate might be when an election came. W. F. Nickle covered much the same ground as the previous speaker, directing the criticism against what he considered the inefficiency of the Drury government. He traced the aevelopment of the Progressive movement from class consciousness originating in the west and spreading to the farmers of the east, It was a symptom of the condifions following the war, and few governments any- where survived the war, They lad to go because of the accumulation of grievances, such as conscription, dis- content and injustices in the war ex- cited. He explained the parliament- ary eystem of government in Can- ada from which he saw a departure in the present group government at Toronto and Ottawa. Mr. Nickie gave a most minute account of the delib- erations in the legislature last ses- sion and declaréd the members of the government to be most ineffie- jent and wasteful in expenditures, citing the Chippawa Commission. The suprémacy of the courts was as- sailed by the attorney-general in the action he took to upset a judgment of Judge Riddell in the race trask betting matter. He explained how the government hid its deficit of $2,- 500,000 and showed a surplus of $600,000 in the financial statement. "The books were closed respecting expenditure on Oct, 31st, 1921, but kept open for revenue until Dec. 8th 'during which time $990,000 was taken in and credited that should have appeared In the statement for the present year. "if I could get hold of those books," said he, "1 would show the deplorable state the fin- (Applause.) But these group governments are only a passing phase of class coa- sciousness. Enthusiasm is a mighty motive power and you have got to imet organized and use the platform {and present our pol "to the peo- ~ | ple as freely as our of {next election will be won by organi- ents. The zation, and you must get ready now aad work." Mr. Nickle was ap- plauded repeatedly at the conclusion of his address. A Lively Corfe. Hon. Dr. Edwards in opening his address eongratulated the audience upon the high character of the ad- dresses heard. "I am oné of the live- liest corpses you ever gazed upon in your lite," said We referring 10 rum- ors that he was down and out, and the remark brought applause, "It is votes than I did, but I want you to - Mr. Black confined him-| re- (self to criticism of the government's | | quested the chairman to call upon all |expenditures 6n roads and of the | In almost every community there is one store its merchandise comes to be regarded as the cu 'achievement of our BOYS' FORGET IT! i) TY which, by the high and unchanging policy of stodian of quality. This is the aim and the SHOP. Our only quest is Quality--no one CAN BRIBE US to . A Sale That Is A Sale For Thirty Days Only Some people attend sales impartially--anywhere. Others attend particular sales, because they are familiar with the type of merchandise regularly sold by the store holding the sale, and appreciate the savings the special event affords. This being the first sale held in our Boys' Shop since the opening of our store, we can promise you some real bargains in quality mer- chandise, every article of which is first quality and priced lower than it would be if it came at any other time of the year. Any kind of a BOYS' DEAL, for though variety's our boast, Suit you want, but only one kind of a new fachion our creed and LOWER PRICES our constant aim, we stand or fall according to these three things--our woollens--our workman ship and our word. Duty is plain--doing it is pleasant. BREAD is bred in these customs, GIVE and TAKE, but unless the The BUTTER on ANY STORE'S which SATISFY its CUSTOMERS. BUSINESS IS ALL ; giving is LIBERAL, the taking will be scarce. this store during this 30 DAYS' SALE will convince the most skeptical. A visit to and-tumble service. --Khaki Pants. --Khaki Shirts. Trousers. | | trie that the other fellow got more |: 65c A Real Bargain ! BOYS' VACATION TOGS The sturdy kind--no frills, but built for out-door, rough- --Boys' Khaki Long ---- BOYS' WAISTS Regular $1.00 value SALE PRICE Special Sale of Boys' Suits for 30 days only Each Suit comes with an EXTRA PAIR of BLOOMERS. An extra pair will double the wear. $8.00 Harrogate Cloth--Sale Price . . ... $12.00 Plain Grey and Brown Tweeds--Sale Price $8.00 $13.00 All-Wool Fox Serge, fast colors--Sale Price $8.75 $14.00 All-Wool Tweed, Brown Plaid--Sale Price $8.50 vee. . $6.50 $15.00 All-Wool Tweed, Brown Plaid--Sale Price $9.50 CHILDREN'S MIDDIES Regular $1.50 values SALE PRICE *® 95¢ Sale Price "on $18.00 West of England All-Wool Grey Check . . $12.50 $19.50 All-Wool Botany Serge, reinforced Bloomers, $13.50 $22.00 English Worsted, Reinforced Bloomers. Sale Price . . .. cere... $16.00 1 'BOYS' WASH SUITS At Reduced Prices BOYS' SKULL CAPS SALE PRICE 40c BOYS' SPORT SHIRTS Regular $1 .75 value SALE PRICE $1.00 BOYS' BLACK STOCKINGS Regular 25¢. value. SALE PRICE 18c Sizes 7 and 71 only THE BOYS' SHOP Upstairs FIRST FLOOR LOOK FOR-THE LION IN T IE a ------ a remember that there were 2,560 not cast last December. Hundreds of ladies thought Dr. Edwards was all right anyway and did fiot go to vote. It was said that T did not stay in the County as much as I should have, and it is true that I was absent help- ing those in other places two thirds of the last six weeks. It was a part of my responsibility as a cabinet min- feter. I think certain unfair means were employed in the north part of the county by the Drury people who in December employed hundreds of voters to dig up trees for highways. They dug up 4,000 trees before the election and covered the roots with dirt to keep them from spring plant- ting on the highway. Proceeding Dr. Edwards declared that In his thirteen years at Ottawa he never cast a vote against the interests of farmers. (Applause.) He said he opposed the importation of oleomar- garine whereas the present member voted for it. He claimed that the Conservative government made greater reductions in the tariff than the Liberals did in fifteen years. "But what do you' find today? You find the Progressives voting with the King government on ths budget, ona of them being the Frontenac mem- ber!" (Applause) I hear Mr. Reed has made a speech, It was in Han- sard and he asked for a government grant for the Kingston Fair because the Kingston Fair néeded the grant (laughter) but I suppose he has earned the everlasting gratitude of a certain individual who supported him in his election." (Laughter.) Widow-burning, now virtually ex- tinct in India, fs said to exist still in parts of Africa. Widows were im- molated on the husband's funeral pyre as a& sign of virtue, and to pro- vide the dead man with attendants in the next world. A good woman's price is above rubies, but the price you pay for a bad woman is a life of sorrow. There's begsary in the love that cau be reckoned. Feeding Largest Family in the World Dr. Barnardo's Homes are making their annual appeal for half-crowns for the Founder's Day Food Fund in connection with their anniversary, OF THE LION CLOTHING HOUSE HE WINDOW, 356 KING STREET. LC Ua Cd kt (HSE TP edt which will be celebrated on Satar- day, 24th June, at the Model Village for Girls, Barkingside, Essex. The Barnardo family is the largest in the world, 7,290 children (of whom 1,191 are babies). All these growing children need food to turn them into Al citiens. Since the Homes were founded 56 years ago over 93,000 children have "passed through." Over 93,000 liL- tle people have been rescued from circumstances which threatened, nay almost promised--death, moral, phy- sical, or both, and they have been converted by love, care, and train- ing into healthy profitable citizens of the realm. At this moment 7,200 are under- going that same process of transfor- mation. It is those 7,280 who look for a generous public for food. Last year 303,804 Half-Crowns were collegtdd, sént in by 45.211 friends. : The Barnado child has started her long climb up the ladder: 300,000 Halt-Crowns is the goal. Will you help her to climb quick- ly so that the needs of her 7,280 i and sisiérs may be previd- ' After all, thére is no joy equal to the joy of giving, there is no satis- faction equal to the satisfaction of helping those who really need your help. The childréa of the Barnardo Homes do need it, and they need it very badly. g Cheques and orders payable "Dr. Barnardo's Homes Founder's Day Fund" and crossed, should be ad- dresspd to the director, Rear-Adm,ral Sir Harry Stileman, at headquarters, 18-26, Stepney C ay, London, dl Leas : y are 80 mich Better than erdine ary matcues. 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