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, the enemies of Great Britain are ing' men of all nationalities to --hundreds of thousands of them. It ese love their native country more repared to strike a blow against ld opportunity offer. | In any case Military Precautions There is a story told of a boy who noticed a tiny leak in the dyke of Holland." He pressed his hat against the small hole'and remained at his post all night and until relief came 1n the morning. To a person who did not know conditions, that night-long vigil to stop the flow of a few - drops of water, would have seemed ridiculous, Just so with some of the military precautions now being taken. They may appear spectacular and ridiculous to those who do not see the need of the measures taken, Doubtless many soldiers will be disgusted when they are detailed to watch some apparently unimportant railway bridge. = Around them the birds will sing, and the crickets chirp: They are thousands of miles from the scene 'of war, and' may never see any enemy more dangerous than the mosquito that makes it easy for thiem to stay awake on night duty. Yet were that bridge unprotected how easily it might be destroyed, and a troap or other train be wrecked: 'We are partners in this war, willing or unwilling. "This is not a moving picture e show, a dime novel, or a newspaper scare. It is WAR, Some may be disposed to see the funny side of things, especially in a little village like our own, where we never feel the pinch of hunger, and seldom see hostilities more dangerous than a dog fight. We cannot realize what it all means, and it is_ sincerely to hoped that we never shall, for a full realization means death and des- truction and famine. What 1s N ceded The following i is quotad from instructions issued by the Militia De- partment in 'the matter of enrolment of recruits --"In regard to musketry aud general proficiency, a high standard will be required." The test of soldiering to-day is good shooting. Even now it is not too late to es: tablish civilian rifle clubs and give our Canadian men the training in marksmanship so essential should we called upon to take part in the war either at home or abroad. 4 Another place where most of us nee d training is in First Aid to the Injured, In case of accident, most people. are helpless or a positive hindrance because they stand around and get in the way. First Aid should be part of every person's education. The Monroe Doctrine Some people have wondered what the United States would do if the enemies of Britain invaded Canada. 'The following extract from the Monroe Doctrine would seem to state most cleaily that Uncle Sam would defend us from foreign invasion: : 'In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to them- selves we have never taken any, part, nor does it comport with our policy "soto do. Itis only when ouf rights are' "invaded or seriously menaced, that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence. With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected . . . We owe it, therefore, to candour and to the amicable ¢lations existing between the United States and those (the Albed) pow- are that we should consider any attempt on their | pa tend their system to any portion of this hemisphere || as dangerous to our peace and safety. With the existing colonies and dependencies of any European power we have not interfered, and shall not interfere. Ency. Brit,, Vol. 18, p. 788. (11th Ed.) b nd it to give it effect, b elief and pinpone of the. United States the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and ; editerranean Sea, In PORT PERRY BRANCH Bunche a a Botte (1 9. HUTCHESON, Muisyee. oi "AB Of i Mee eit ite, Crest Even peace loving people see the necessity for British intervention, and trust that an end may be put tothe. terrible military burden that' has become well nigh intolerable. ' In Canada there are thousands of ' quiet men who would give up everything for the defence of Canada and the Empire should it become necessary that the sacrifice be made, When May We Expect the War to End. Some thought that the war would not last long, They felt confident 7] of the superiority of the forces of Britain and her allies; they knew some- thing of the terribly destructive power of modern war equipment, and they thought the wdt would be short and sharp. But the machinery that has been set in motion is so vast that it will not easily be stopped. There is considerable disturbance in food prices. Sellers scarcely know what to charge, and buyers are buying staple foodstuffs in such quantities that there is sure to be a slump in prices unless foreign de- mand and the opportunity for export stiffens the market. There is an abundance of food in Canada, and if business can Le ke ptrunning along nobody need suffer. The greatest danger in Canada at present is a tie- up in business. It would be a piece of true patriotism reguining no blowing of trumpets, to keep right on doing business just as if there ; were no war. Every day brings [resh evidence that the war has only just bean. Kitchener, the new war minister, has called for another 100,000 men. Troops are being massed on Belgian and French territory; but in spite of the sensational reports, there seems to have been but comparatively | little done beyond skirmishing for position. The great battle is not yet. Nor has there been a decisive naval battle. These are events which may not take place for some weeks, tles are fought, they are expected to has known. perhaps months. When these bat- be the most terrible that humanity A F atal "Accident Mr. John Gordon, of Nestleton Station, died at Parry Sound hospital on Saturday, August 8, 1914, as the result of an accident at Mr. Hockin's lumber mill at Parry Sound. Mr. Gordon who has been working at the mill was struck bya wheel, and his leg broken and badly crushed. The in- jury was so serious that the leg had be amputated. In a few days erysipelas set in and death was a result. Deceased who was highly esteemed hy all who new him, is survived by his wife and two children. The com- munity extends sympathy to the berea- ved family. Announcement In a statement given to the press, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Liberal leader emphasizes the fact that in the pres- ent time of crisis there should be "a truce to party strife." In accordance with that view and in full sympathy with it, The Central l.iberal Inform- ation Office will not publish, for the present, any matter which might be calculated to embarrass the Govern- ment in any way at this time of nat- {ional danger. Comment which other-| wise might very properly be made upon a number of matters of Canadian politics will be with-held until a later date. Iti is believed that i in following such a policy this Office will have [the Spprovare of Soradans generally. been a search for a 'kitten, and the Lee boy had wandered into a part of the mow by himself and apparently had fallen on his face while in a fit, and had smothered before he was found. A telephone message brought the doctor in about fifteen minutes, but the boy was dead, and the efforts made to resfore life were useless, Joseph Lee was a brightlittle fellow (and his sudden death will come as'a great shock to all who knew him. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. Port Perry Volunteers The following have enlisted for military service during the war, and were inspected and accepted at Ux- bridge on Monday. . Definite instruc- tions as to time of leaving, destina- tion, etc., had not been received as we 80 to press. Lieut. Wallace, Port Perry Gordon Pargeter, W. Davikson, 4 F. Fowler, Scugog 'E. Grey, 4 A. Johnston " W. Paygry 4s R. Garratt, Myrtle It is possible the boys may leave next Friday, Lindsay Volunteers Fifty. four volunteers have already | signed for service, and drill has start- ed in the Armouries. More recruits are expected. "Col. F. Holmes Hop- Pn oh FHF Fate Ie TREES re Te aA