FRIDAY, DECEMBUR 4, 1023. TT GEN, SEELEY'S SPEECH AT CANADIAN DINNER Held In London, England-- Toast Was "Canada and the Canadian Forces." : rn "The following is the speech de- livered by General Seeley in reply to the toast of "Canada and the Can- adian Forces," proposed by Sir Hamar Greenwood at the Canadian Re-union dinher, in London, FEng- land, on Tuesday, November 10th. Your Royal Highness, High Com- missioner, Mr. Amery, my Comrades of the Canadian Force: There are many here who have a better claim than I have to respond to this toast. But there is one claim I edn truly make, in which I yield to -- Mo one, I do deeply love Canada and her gallant sons, with whom I was privileged' to serve in the Field for close on four years. The most Precious momory of my life is those strenuous years which I spent- with the Canadian Forces. I have been to Canada once since the war, to renew acquaintances with Canadian soldiers of the Great War, and I hope often fo go again to see them, so long as my life lasts. But 1 am not Canadian born, and for that 1 ason I am perhaps more at liberty t tell the story, in a few words, of th Jr great achievement. Nothing so wonderful as that which I have to tell has happened, in the history of the world. The struggle in which Canada was engaged was, it ig true, the quarrel of the whole Empire, and a life and death struggle for its maintenance, but it was waged many thousands SIR HAMAR GREENWOOD of miles from her shores and there Was no actual menace to her safety, 595,000 sons of Canada enlisted the overwhelming majority of their own free will and accord. Of that number 410,000 went overseas, near- ly all of them to France, 2,698 of- Sr i Women's Danger ITH the old-time "sani- tary pad" women realize their constant danger of of. fense. And thus spend un- happy days. : It's five times as ¢ ordingey colton You dine, dan hours in sheerest out a second's doubt or fear. It deodorizes, too. And thus Stops ALL danger of offend- iscards as easily as a piece of tissue. No laundry. No embarrassment. y You ask for it at any drug or ent store, without hesi i an Simply by saying Do as millions are doing. End old, insecure ways. Enjoy life every day. Package of twelve costs only a few cents. motor for ocks a | Expeditionary | _-- ficers and more than 49,100 other ranks were killed in action. Many | thousands more died of their wounds | in hospitals "fn England and In Canada; 180,000 were wounded, i The following decorations : 'were , received fot valour in the field: The i { Victoria "Cross, 62; the Distinguish | | ed Service Order, 710: the Military | { Cross, 2,800--and one of the most | coveted. of all decorations to the | | soldier--the Distinguished Conduct | Medal, 1,987. In addition there were | A ct aca ant GEN. SIR JOHN SPELY many thousands of Military Medals and other decorations for: gallantry in face of the enemy. But perhaps the Jou striking thing of all is this: he Canadian Army during its long seryice in France was in many places where in the course of fierce battle they were hound to be cut off. Thi¥ was notably the case in the second Battle of Ypres, when the first gas attack was made and thousands of Canadians were completely isolated --and yet, in the whole period of the war only 3,700 prisoner were lost to the-'enemy, whilst they themselves captured of the enemy no fewer than 45,000. These astonishing figures bear testimony to the amazing self-sacri- fice record--and through it all ran a spirit of galety and happiness, even in the mo#t strenuous times, which was the wonder of, all who behld it. The Canadian spirit of hopéfulness overcame even the greatest horrors of the war. I have seen with my own eyes, not once or twice, but many times, men wounded to death, with only a few minutes to live, still brave and hopeful, meeting death with a smile. I do not believe there ever were such a Force, and I am sure their matchles courage can never be surpassed. I rejoice to think that it has been my humble privilege to serve by their side. 1 look back upon that time with pride and thankfulness that God gave me that opportunity. It was a long war, a very long war, but it is fresh in our memories as we sit here. We see many of those who composed that great Force pass before our eyes. Everyone of all ranks was known by his Can- adian name or a nickname. "You, Sir, (to His Royal Highness Prince | Arthur) were called 'Arthur'." Gar. net Hughes and Bill Lindsay are here with us--s0 is Burstail. When at the Battle of Festubert he had a batch of shells (not Canadian shells, 1 hasten to add) whiéh went off = lite tle too soon, we christened h oo i anticipation of the honours which later he to worthily earned, "Bip Prematura Burstall." Befor the war Was over, everyone recognized mm him one of the finest Artillery Com- manders of any army in the field. There are many other's here of all ranks, but there are many who are not here--"Old Man Currie," who I knew as a Colonel, as a Brigadier, 8 Divisional Commander, and ulti- mately Commander of the whole Canadian Foroes, a great soldier, of -{ whom not only Canada but the whole of the Empire will ever be proud--- brave old Archie Macdonell and dear Lipsett, who though not Canadian born was welk.trusted and well be- loved, whose death in action we all deplored. [| These are but a few we remember with gratitude. There are many many others--I can see them now---these stout-hearted men of all ranks, -al- Ways ready to go forward, never des- pairing even in the darkest hour. I See young Flowerdew, who received a V.C.~~alas, a posthumous VC shot through both thighs and through the chest, with his dying breath still cheering on his men to hvietory, Sir Hamar Greenwood. we thank you for what you have sald. We who are here are not worthy of all the praise you gave us, but we are thanh- ful that we were privileged to do our best in the Great War. Should the call ever come again, we promise we will try not to fail. i ---------- JOYCEVILLE PRESENTATION, ------------ '| Mr. ind Mrs. J. Murphy Movin Joyceville, Dec. §5.--A suber of {friends and neighbors gathered the home of Mr. and Mrs, James and Skirts, eT Sisissamsen -- S---- iG ape ET : : g : J . __ THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG Beginning Tomorrow-Saturday at 9 a.m. - We Celebrate F ive Years of Successful Business by a Special 14 Days Anniversary Sale -~ . History Making Values in Smart, New Dresses and Coats Throughout Our Four Stores at / Peterborough, Belleville, Kingston, Brockville. Five years ago when starting this business we adopted a policy of exclusive garments, styles at low prices, was not received. y ; : So successful has our policy worked out that we have been practically forced to Increase our, sfock in order to supply the demands of our growing clientele of well-pleased customers throughout Eastern Ontario. We are pleased with the response made to this policy, and on SATURDAY We are expressing our appre- ciation by offering the same beautiful quality garments at especially attractive prices. We want you to come in and look around. All prices are plainly marked for your benefit. OUR ANNIVERSARY SALE OFFERING TO THE PUBLIC IN RE- COGNITION OF ITS CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS en EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY ! WHAT WE BELIEVE IS THE MOST UNUSUAL Fur Trimmed Coat Sale \) The great outstanding advantage of this remarkable sale is the opportunity it gives of selecting better \ { ¢ with quality and Every garment was individually selected and money was willingly refunded if satisfaction WE PRESENT Ever Held in the City for Coats of McNabb Quality. grade Coats at worth-while savings. Truly, a tempting collection in fashionable fabrics, stunning styles, all richly befurred--a real joy to wear the whole winter through--and every Coat a fashionable, new Coat for this Great Sale. -> YOU WILL AGREE THAT THESE ARE BY FAR THE BEST QUALITY COAT VALUES OF- Fur Trimmed Coats Fur Trimmed Cot Fur Trimmed Flare ya: Plain and Flare Styles 223.75 $28.75 *33.75 "a eguldl values up to $49.75 t is These Coats reflect the smartest of the styles displayed this season, They are fash- ioned in good quality Duvetyne; full Satin de Luxe lined=-featuring new sleeves, flare skirts--Ilavishly fur trimmed Collar, Cuffs Sizes 16 to 40. Regular values $39.78 to $45.00. Individual models and only one of a kind, They are in various smart fabrics. Deep Fur Collars and Cuffs and soma with fur Jbandings. Sizes 16 to 42. Jam-Clearance Odd Fur Trimmed Coats FIFTEEN ONLY--Odd Fur Trimmed Coats--every Coat an exceptional value and great- ly reduced for quick clearance to-morrow morning. - . » - trimmings. Come and see them for yourself--yon will not be disap. pointed. $18.75 Charming New Charmeen Frocks For Afternoon dnd Street wear---presenting many new versions in flared, straight line and Coa# styles just arrived for our Anniversary Sale and specially prised. '16.95 1°35.00 These recent arrivals show such variety in outline and design that every fashionable desire may be smartly and ° correctly satisfied. WOMEN'S AND MISSES' SILK AND CLOTH FROCKS ANNIVERSARY SALE LEADER All Exclusive and High Priced COATS In Our Store on Sale at Savings of 25% Their smartness could scarcely be excelled since these are the models that set the mode. Through them the new flares--the new treat- ment of Furs--new colors, new fabrics were pre- sented----they being the maximum of fashion at ----Qoats with smart Furs, ------Ooats of many colors. Modes for Matron and Miss... = «===Qoats of fing rich fabrics. Ee ------Ooats with the Paris Flare. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! co rot a Sm pit ne | C) Bel. Sl Dresses Regularly $89.50 Coats. Sale Price $44.50 Regular $25.00 to $39.75 Feglitely $0.00 Soust: Sele Price $ ni *15.00 Regularly $60.50 Coats. Sale Price $52.00 Regularly $76.00 Coats. Sale Price $56.25 A limited number only of odd Silk from our regular stock and reduced to low price of ele art mt wie Nice selection of colors'and sizes to 42. \ Even the most inexpensive is irreproachably tailored in dependable quality materials, Colors include all the leading shades of the season: Sand, Cocoa, Bokhara, Cinnabar, Rust, Black, Prince, Navy, Brown and Black. much holon rexmier: Toor om oered inapecial groups much below resular. embody notable style two piece and straight-line Frocks that ripple in all manners of fetching ways. s Fashioned Crepe, Flat Crepe and Crepe Faille . empha the importance of Black, arm Wine shades and variations of Regularly $79.50 Coats. Sale Price $60.00 | Regularly $85.00 Coats. Sale Price $63.75 Come early and select your new Coat at these 1 'MSNABB