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tii! Yéh" 'yst3, 94:» w WEST nlll( llllllrlff PAGE TWO Held in Weston Town Hall Last Saturday Was Well Attended PARTIES BUT "flllliWll And Two Names Were Sent on to the Government for _ Selection A large representation of the vot- ers of West York met in the Weston toWn hall on Saturday last to discuss the best Ways and means of selecting a candidate to represent the Union campaign for the constituency. Sam Wright, president of the Liberal-Con- servative Association, called the meet- ing to order and extended a, hearty welcome to the ladies present. Ladies 1 and gentlemen, he said, we have call- ‘ ed a "win-the-war" convention for the purpose of nominating -a candi- date to carry out successfully a win- the-war campaign. Our boys on the battlefield are displaying a splendid heroism. Many of those left at home have made a, great sacrifice, but it is ‘only by united efforts and sacrifice in this critical period of our national life that we will be able to win out.- Partyism must be buried and the spir- it of‘unity kindled into a living fire. _ The meeting was then thrown open'; to the public. Mr. S. Wright was' elected chairman and Earle Lawson, secretary. J. M. Godfrey, president of The Win-the-War Movement, was the first speaker called upon. He spoke of the unique incident that his brother, a confirmed Conservative, and he a radical Liberal, should both be speaking from the same platform, and said this is only one of the many evidences of unity. There was also in it the healing of family political feuds as well as national. We must stay together and bury all political views till the war is over. We are in the war to stay. We are not going to quit but win. We are in it to our last man and dollar. As an example of Cauada's noble response one has only to look back over her record of men and money. When the first call came for twenty thousand men she sent thirty-three thousand, then fif- ty thousand, still another one hun- dred thousand and upon the return of the premier, R. L. Borden, the last great call of\five hundred thousand was made and responded to. Canada has tour hundred and thirty-five thousand men wearing the colors and of these three hundred and thirty thousand are overseas. Her casual- ty list mumbers one hundred and twenty-seven thousand and her money spent for this great cause totals into the millions. But she has pledged herself to fight to the finish. As a nation she must go on. She has pledged herself to get the men and she has found it necessary to enforce the Military Service Act and to do this we must have a Union Govern- ment. The cause of our old leader, Laurier, is no good and we cannot support him. He has never once pub- licly or otherwise wobbled from his first statements made and his oppo- sition against conscription. The vol- untary system has failed and failed utterly. We must have men big enough to realize this and willing to 'adopt other measures. Only real un- ion win the war candidates can suc- cessfully cope with the present sit- uation. What of Quebec? She has no real leader and is mixed up in pol- itical fights. The result is Imperial vision lost and a refusal to obey the law. Her young men have refused to answer duty's call and to-day she stands a bolt on the escutcheon of Canada. Some have said why stop recruiting, but why recruit when no response came? This Military Ser- vice Bill is not tor the purpose of di- viding jobs but to get men. We must have a union Government and We agree on one man tor West York. There is no use getting together to select a candidate yet never agree on any one man. G./_W. Verral, presi- dent of the Liberal Association of West York, was the next speaker. He made the statement that although he and his committee had not been in touch with the calling of the meet- ing, he-was pleased to have the privi- lege of being on the platform and be- ing able to pledge his support of any measure relative to unity. In this time of need he recognized the value of working together with one aim in view and he was willing to sink party spirit. The following resolution was moved by Mr. Verral, seconded by Mr. Haines: men retained they atyhouneed their failure of arriving at a satisfactory conclusion, so the names of the two The first motion was that a joint number selected from the Cotiserva- tive and Liberal Association (25 num- ber suggested) should meet together and select a candidate to represent the riding. This candidate to be the choice of the Liberals and Conserva- tives. The following men were chosen to act on the committee: Conservatives .--Dr. Forbes Godfrey, Samuel Wright, Mr. A; Weir,- Earl Lawson, Lewis J ohn- son: tiberais--George Verml, Jas. Bell, Alexander Haine, Edward Stone- house and Dr. Bentley. When the After consgerable discussion it was decided to Ru this matter to a vote. J. M. Godfrey took the chair and put the motion, which was unanimously carried. Secondly, In the event of this com- mittee failing to agree on one name, names should be forwarded to the parliamentary committee at Ottawa, who are dealing with the selection ot candidates and their decision be ac- cepted by the convention. This led to a. considerable discussion and Dr Forbes Godfrey, M.‘P.P., then ad- dressed the meeting endorsing the sentiments ot the previous speaker, and said he was willing to co-Oper- ate with the opposition friends in the furtherance of any plans that would have for its end the successful is- Sue of this struggle for liberty and Justice. He was firmly convinced that a union of forces was the only means of a successful issue. He suggested instead of twenty-five men of either side chosen for a committee to deal with the selection of aiandidate only five be selected. It waslturther- more decided that they retire and, re- turn in half an hour with the" result of their decision. UN canciidateS, Dr. J. T. Gilmour and Cap- tain T. Wallace will be sent down to Ottawa. Miss Constance Boulbie in a few stirring remarks gave the women's viewpoint of the matter. She said that if the men were spoiling for a fight, go to France and there’Work off your surplus energy. Our boys are dying over there in the trenches and you at home are scrapping over mere party views. Sink party and fight for freedom. Our political duty is to back up the men at the front. Get togeth- er and stand loyally behind them and if need be enforce the Military Ser- vict Act. Hon. Hugh Guthrie made one of the strongest and most convincing ap- peals for union ever listened to. He said he was proud to have a part in the formation of a union campaign. Reinforcements _are sneeded at the front, and he said he would serve to the best ot his ability in any capaci- ty that will bring this about. To make this union a successful move- ment we must have but a single pur- pose in our hearts. We must stand together and work together until the war is over. All men who are in the l council seats must be those of great' ability not attracted by the spoils of office, but of one mind and aim--the development of Canada. No sacrifice is too great. The Military Service Act must come. We have tried vol- untary enlistment. It, has failed. What else can we do? If our leader had imade the speech of last Friday night two years ago, things might have been different. Quebec might have re- sponded more liberally. As it is she is sitting with folded hands while her country is calling for help. Australia has been stripped of her men and it Canada cannot provide reinforce- ments by voluntary enlistment, then some other measure must be enforc- ed. Think of the number of boys fighting since the beginning of the war with never a chance of being re- lieved! Why? Because we are not training men fast enough to take their places. Last spring the Canadian in- fantry had to do double time more than the British and Australians be- cause of lack of reserve forces. These boys who have fought so well must be supported. It partyism cannot do it then union must. The old franchise bill was a great blot on Canadian his- tory, giving as it did a vote to all aliens, yet debarring the women from having any voice in the political life of her country. These men should not be entitled to a vote if they are not liable to conscription. They are pro- fiteering on her misfortunes-and yet We allow them to dictate as to what measures are to be adopted for the winning out of this war. Where is the English speaking person who is pot loyal to old Eng1and's cause? Her sons have nobly responded to her cry for help resolved to do or die. We must back up these boys or quit. We will never quit as long as union is sustained. Canada will never quit till victory is secured. A resolution was passed placing the meeting on record as in favor of un- ion government, also commending Captain Wallace for his support of compulsory service. Mrs. McIvor pointed out that the boys fightingjn Flanders were empire builders. They had brought about the union of governments and countries. There are nearly 300 patients now in residence at the Muskoka Free Hos- pital, mdst of Whom are unable to pay anything towards their own main- tenance. Such generous assistance as that of the kindly citizens ot Sault Ste. Marie goes far towards helping the work ot caring for these poor suf- ferers. Capt. T. Wallace in a few closing words expressed his willingness to stand by the decision at Ottawa,pledg- ing his support and co-operation. Our boys need help. We could do nothing less than send them when the cry for help came from the motherlind. It was the duty of every loyal citizen to help win this war. The Trustees of the National Sani- tarium Association have established an endowed bed at the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives, to run for a period ot one year, to be known as the Sault Ste. Marie Bed. This is in appreciation of the splen- did response given'to the appeal of Field Secretary Mr. J. ll. Dyke during his recent lecture in this town. $327.27 was the amount of cash remitted, with a possibility of more to follow. GENER-OSITY APPRECIATED CAPT. TOM WALLACE, M.P HUGH GUTHRIE, M.P In every vay I tried to brave Mein heart to you vos true; Und only claim mein honest share In great deeds dot we do. You could not have a better friendt In sky, or land, or sea, Dan Kaiser Vilhelm, number two, De Lord of Shermany. (The latest ultimatum) Gott, Gott, Dear Gott, attention blease, Your bardner Vilhelm’s here. And has a word or two to say Into your brivate ear; So durn away all udders now Und listen veil to me, For vot I say concerns us much, Meinself and Shermany, You know, dear Gott, I vos your friendt, Und from mein bout of birth I quietly let you rule de heffen _ Vile I ruled o'er the earth; Und ven I told mein soldiers Of by-gone battle days, I gladly split the glory Und gate you half the braise. So vet I say, dear Gott, is dis, Dot ve should still be friendts, Und you should help to send mein foes To meet der bitter ends. If you, dear Gott, vill dis me do, I'll nothing ask again, Und you and I vill bardners be Forevermore-Amen. Und listen, Gott, it must be quick, Your help to me you send, Or else I hat to stop attack Und only blay defend. So four and twenty hours I git To make the Allies run, Und put me safe into mein blace, De middle of de sun. If you do dis, I'll do' my hart, I’ll tell de world de fact; _ But if you don't, den I must tink It iss an hostile act. Den var at once I will declare, Und in mein anger ,rise, Und send mein Zeppelin ships to vage A tight up in de skies. Dis ultimatum, now, dear Gott, Is von of many more. Mein mind is settled up to clean Phone M POWER ON THE FARM Stoves Phone 91 and 19 C)LDr-lAlvr'S WESTON'S HARDWARE STORE MAIN STREET , PH! MR. YOUNG MAN Sweater Coats, Neck Mufflers, Fall and Winter Caps Kid Gloves, lined and unlined, $1.75 to . . . . . ' . . . Motoring Gauntlets I"' Working Gloves and Mitts, suitable for outdoor Fall Overcoats, THE KAISER’S PRAXER Gents' Furnishing and Tailoring Store MAIN STREET, WESTON PHONE NO. 2 IS NECESSARY FOR THE HIGHEST EFFICIENCY re M Main Street, WESTON The House for your Flour and Feed Supply and Chopping W. E. COLEMAN Why Pay 8c per Bag for Mill Grinding When it can be done for 172C per bag at Home?, Will show how it can be done with the Fairbanks Type "C" Engine. . COUSIN & SON _ ,tMllMlrNiiiit The manufacture of FIVE ROSES .--' 121.1“, . . Flour is attended to with practical- - gill Ill. 7 1y no Contact with human hands. Fjji'ii'i'i 3;: llM _ cr' Almost humanly intelligent machin- o,xr/)i)?v: ' " "3112'; I . f()'/jr'Y: ',rt?"s7,sl'4sl, ery does all the work, thus making /ic/, I /h w, FIYE ROSES FLOUR ..: ij', 23 ABSOLUTELY CLEAN l'; siittsCys7 // This fact in connection with its 1 ji',:" a, splendid baking qualities makes Cp ' I é Ei, Five Roses the favorite flour of par- "r - l r J ticular housekeepers. Order a sack tls):']':,--.'.-,",',',.",::::'""; to-day. MOODY BROS. THE TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1917 Semi-Ready Made, Real Stylish and a Real , Bargain Ranges Military Service Act Comes Smoothly into Operation Throughout the Country. Ottawa, Nov. 13.---Successtul oper- ation of the machinery placed throughout the country tor the en- forcement of the Military Service Act is reported from all points. The rush of the men in the first class to be medically examined" and to get into touch with the authorities began as soon as the medical boards were es- tablished and has continued steadily ever since. De whole world off Because you vos mein An extra chance is g So help at vonce, or e De Emperor of Heff I read your modest prayer, 7/ You’re surely some pippen. You say you only want the earth, That I may keep my Heaven. Sure, Bill, you may have the earth; I like you awful well; In fact, I like you so very much, I think I'll give you hell. Since the proclamation was issued on October 13th, the men have been going to the Post Offices in large numbers to comply with its require- ments. As was expected, a large number of men are seeking exemption. A comprehensive system of handling these exemption claims has been es- tablished and it is expected confident- ly that no trouble will be found in dealing with each case satisfactorily. The officials charged with putting the act into operation-and, in this con- nection, the post-masters of the coun- try are playing‘an important part-. will be exceedingly busy until Novem- ber 10, the last day for answering the call. C-22 MACHINERY IS \VORKIN G WELL FROM FIELD TO SACK Dear Bill- Heaters Main St., WESTON Lord’s PHONE NO Heffen . Caps at 75c ....... $1.50 ........$2.25 work .500 up ........$2.00 , de floor. n bardner, gifen; else T'11 b, Reply be 14 Gott, $200.00 Plan to Give a Suitable Xmas Present for Your Home This Year It's to be a Real 'Contest with Real Prizes, _ and will run from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1 ti, IS IT PRICE I” 'il IS IT QUALITY? I IS IT QUANTITY? I DINNER SETS, 5 chairs and arm chair,with s lip sets. Regular price $25. Selling at. .. . THE FURNITURE MAN SOLID OAK DINING TABLE, round, polished top, with pedestalcentre. Reg. price $19.85. Selling at ..........................r.......... ......... ............ 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