Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 15, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba free press . Satire to of Western troops to entrain Tho Toda continued from Pago on everywhere in militia circles is la toeing gone into. Major Mcclelland is in charge and the number of volunteers appears to be increasing daily a very Fine Standard 2f_men is being raised by the Looth. Yesterday officers and 390 men went through the syllabus Laid Down. The recruiting office is open at the South main Street Headquarters and Here two doctors Are examining the recruits. Major Spry is in charge and started last night that he is entirely satisfied with the Way in which Ulta Are coming in. Winnipeg Light infantry. The 106th in their Day As did their sister units and so were hard As work All Day. Their work was resumed Early this morn Ingr and will icee on. All Day. Not being in Camp. Under Canvas the boys Are thus Able to sleep at Home each night. Drills will be continued from 8 .-a.m. Monday. And daily until further orders. Owing to the demand for a Central recruiting office arrangements have been made with the proprietors of the Mclaren have kindly placed a Section of their Rotunda at the disposal of the 106th, where recruiting will go on commencing at in o clock today. A recruiting officer and doctor will be in charge. A special Parade will be held this afternoon at 3.30, when the full strength of the regiment will at tend in full dress or Plain clothes for those who have not been served out with uniforms. Plain clothes is also t optional with the officers. There Are still vacancies in the regiment for Able bodied men. On sunday at 10.30 a.m., a Parade for All officers . S and Raea will be held. Dress will be review order and All officers must obtain leave of absence from the adjutant. A rank and file must obtain leave of absence from the officer commanding his com Pany the application to be made through the color sergeant. The band will not Parade. The object of this Parade is to Check the Rolls. The recruiting office at 870 main is still in operation. Mclean returned last night from Ottawa whither he had been on business in connection with the regiment. Up to the present no official Send off function appears to have been arranged for any of tha troops leaving with the exception of that of the gaelic society who entertained the lord Mitra Ticona s horse and the 79th c. H. Of c. Last night. Hustle Ana and even Yff care is there an apparent Ana fifty to . Which does not appear to have waned since it started. Army and Navy club gives Send off to comrades for War japanese declare. War on Germany. Paris aug. Journal to night states that it is absolutely certain that Japan will declare War against Germany possibly the next Twenty four hours. Members of the and Navy club turned out in full Force at the club 428 main Street last even ing and gave the Heartiest of farewells to 22 of their number who have been selected part today with the Princess Patricia Light infantry the first British con Tingent for Ottawa in route for the1 front. . J. Over the gathering and throughout ave evening. Roused his hearers to the utmost enthusiasm. Patriotic speeches from leading veterans and prominent citizens together with songs and a convivial time that re called Camp fires in Days Long past made a fitting Send off to the Gallant Fellows who will leave the . Depot at 5.45 . Today. col. Allen introduced the Dif Ferent speakers and at the beginning announced the Parade of today saying that tie expected every Veteran to be present to which the men responded with cries of Well be he added that All i chose who were present that night would be ready to fight if they had Opportunity but As if was impossible of them to go to the front they could cheer those who to leave. Be True to Flag. Bruce followed with a few. Appropriate remarks. After recall ing South african experiences he called upon those who were leaving for the front to be True to your Flag and yourselves and you will be an Honor to the King in All he wished them All god Speed and a Safe return to their country. W. A. Tupper was the next speaker and declared that he was proud to speak to his Fel Low veterans on such a solemn Occa Sion. A wave of patriotic sentiment had swept Over the Dominion and Winnipeg had set a. Fine example in its response to the summons. Great Britain had not entered into this War without justification. The Empire was bound by its International obligations to go to the assistance of Belgium and France. Was proud that great Britain had shown herself a True Friend and had been prepared to strike for Liberty and right. The outlying portions of the Empire were ready Tor share in the perils and they expected the victories of the Mother country. Cries of hear hear he was glad the veterans who left their City would fight in so righteous a cause and he could assure them that their comrades would watch their doings with the warmest interest. Loud applause great Britain Toad been dragged into a War not of Ier own seeking but be cause she was the Champion of right and Liberty. International Law had been the British lion had been flouted and All to satisfy the Mill Taoism so rampant in Germany. Malcolm Mclennan by Edinburgh who is in Winnipeg on a return trip from Victoria b.o., spoke entirely in gaelic. Doctor Mclennan is probably one of the Best exponents of gaelic and he was entirely at Home last night. He dealt at some length with the military characteristic i avid _7_l j Nimi me Aneth oids of of the Highland regiments of Scotland the regimental staff and officers Corn emphasizing the glories a in t mar Trottm my a r o _ jew battalion no. One. 50c no. Two. 65c battalion no. 3. 75c see main Street window today. No phone orders. J 1 2oo men s Royal Railroad Blue shirts with soft cuffs and separate off collars. Sizes also some Blue chambray Clearing monday Rah Zajm me attached work shirts special c i men s new fall shirt ii White and Ligpit Negligee i Altie. A colors and All sizes just in from new York. Coat style. Ail sizes heaves food infants will bring your Bahy safely the first Rcv ask your neighbor she knows the. Satisfactory and service that from Nelns an Over a minion Are in use. And the number knows in hundreds Dally. Sold on Merit. Cleans and polishes Hardwood floors As no other mop will. Gets easily at those hard to get at places. Every mop Koes out guaranteed by the manufacturer to do just what is claimed for it. Your dealer or sent. Express paid anywhere in Canada for 31.50. Channel chemical 369 Sor Auren Avenue Toronto 79th take a hint big air yourself a Ltd a genuine 1 Nir of hand sewn marching shoes if your feet gel sore or your boots give done. Our regulation shoes Are hand made throughout. War due to ambition major j. Said that they were at War because they were britons and Britain was at War. He was sure that great Britain did not wish in the least to. Interfere with the internal affairs of any country and if Germany had kept her military bureaucracy and its influence within its own country How Ever much they might dislike that in Britain would never have interfered. But when Germany tried to impose that military dictators hip upon Europe then it was time to draw the so card. This War was due to the ambition of an almost insane Monarch. And loud a reference to the heroism of the belgians brought Forth a great demonstration of admiration. Controller midwinter and Aid. Shore came in. During the evening and were cordially greeted. Midwinter was called upon for a speech and spoke briefly saying that Fae was sorry tas own age precluded the likelihood of his going to the front but his heart was with the boys who were going. I know All do your duty you will feel that you the greatest Empire the has known and defending it in a righteous the chairman introduced inspector Strench who is to command the Winnipeg contingent on its Way to Ottawa and the inspector made a Happy Little speech. He was greeted the sing ing of for he s a Jolly Low and other demonstrations of a. Proval. He said that he to declare with Pride that the men of the Princess Patricia regiment would form As Fine a set As Ever joined any colors. He knew that they would prove1 to be an Honor to the Dominion and would give a Good of themselves. The inspector Mads a splendid impression As a fit Leader of the Winnipeg com Pany. Allies represented. The allies not unrepresented at the gathering last evening but a gent Leman from the belgian As. A deputation and in a Short speech asked whether the belgian club might join in the Parade today. He was greeted with cries of we wan and Hearty rounds of Cheerin for the Brave allies who have kept the germans at Bay so valiantly. A frenc reservist also addressed the gathering and after his remarks the Mars i Laise and god save the king1. Wer Sung. E. C. Pritchard delighted the com Pany with songs and imitations an r. Head Sang patriotic songs. Presentation of a souvenir pipe was mad to every member of the contingent t leave today. names of these men Are b. Jones t. J. Barry r. J. Johnson j. H. Watson Charle Wright Edward Caldwell George Ner w. Holloway John l. Caw w Stone j. H. Burton s. Webster Stew Art Patterson Stewart Thomson w. J Beaton w. Gosling j. K. Jacques Alex Ross h. Allen inspector j. P. Frenc and s. Godfrey. The Parade will leave the and club on main Street today at 3.30 headed by the veterans band and Wil be joined by members of the belgian club and a civic representation. Gaelic society entertain Soldier boys of Winnipeg Only a Darr. The scottish specially conc a a Dame Avenue. Kildonan hygienic Dairy co. Twelve tickets Tor one Dollar phone St. Johns 1083. In True Highland fashion members of the Strathcona horse . Anc the 78-th Cameron highlanders were Given a Hearty Send off by the Winni Peg gaelic society in the travellers building last night. Over 250 were in attendance and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The Strathcona Hores leave for the East sunday morn ing by special train and while the camerons have not yet received orders to proceed East last night s function was in the nature of a Send off for both regiments. It was expressed Dur ing the evening that it was but a matter of Days when the 79th would be ordered to proceed to Quebec. Ronald Morrison president of the society presided and in his introductory remarks expressed the pleasure it afforded the Winnipeg gaelic society to entertain their Brather scots who had volunteered to flight for and country. He wished them god Speed and a Safe return to their Homes. Colonel Mcdouell . Strathcona horse rousing reception of the who received a addressed the gathering in a few minutes and on his own admission that he but yet learning the language fee was loudly cheered for Hie he could not say whether or not the regiment would fight As a unit or whether they would be others but m any Case he was sure the Strathcona horse would comport themselves with the same had marked them Ding the South african Macdonell dealt in reminiscent vein of his experiences and of the life of a win in the Field he Plait briefly with the cause of the european Early showing of ladies new fall Coats suits also misses Coats 1 garment a splendid selection of new York models High class designs up to Date materials Beautiful a suit in Broadcloth has boat Cut Short in front with Long Back. Smrt with Long tunic. Also f i adjustable Cape. Skirt made Plain. We invite a stir inspection to our suit department As we 10 Snow you the newest materials and colouring for fall Wear. Prices Range to in our ladies and misses White Wear department. Exceptionally Good line of Kitchen aprons made of Good print Small round starts and made with bibs and bound edges. Striped dotted and Floral designs. Light and dark grounds. Good fitting. Monday s special to c coat can show you the very latest for fall Wear. Splendid selection of Beautiful warm and useful Tweed Coats in up to Date design s. Most Are three Quarter length Loose Back and Elmona styles some with Yoke Back and front. Others smart Cape effect and fancy Cut. Splendid Range of patterns to select from prices up to our children s and misses Stock of new Fau Coats is now Complete splendid assortment of smart warm Coats at moderate. Prices including chinchillas tweeds beavers and Blanket. Cloths. Pretty patterns new styles ranging from to inspection invited. Another Good made of Gingham Blue and White checked and striped. without bibs. Good to Quality lion Day s s Pectal .___.__. A. special cleaning line of ladies White coloured striped Waist s for 65c. Don t miss this exception Al bargain. All these waists Are broken lines from out regular Stock comprising voiles crepes lawns striped sizes 34 to 42. F values to c White Musun dresses values i to Clear monday 51.00 1 after season Dean up of girls White Muslin dresses i size is to fit girls of from 2.to 12 years. A splendid As Ortmei to ii Hoose from trimmed with lace and embroidery of Rej ruler up to Clearing at. Tiv women s walking skirts special Price monday for fashionable skirts Are made of All Wool mater is a particularly style feature 73 shown in the Diagonal tunic which overlaps the lower Section. Others in practical Aai becoming designs. Colors Black Navy mixtures and worsted in serviceable colors. Lengths 37 to 42 to 30. Special Munda y Only and Superb brocaded velvets monday at Robinson s for i _ sensational Sale of High Grade pure silk brocaded velvets. Note the Width 4.0 inches wide exquisite designs in Yarious colors Ani right up to the minute in style. See main Street these velvets Are suitable for a regress evening cloaks Etc., Etc. Come Earl Tor nest Choice As they go on Sale at 8.30 Sharp in tache silk department. Just imagine Beautiful brocaded1 silk velvets 40 inches wide Reg. Price and a Yard. Selling monday morning Al a Tobinson s for per Yard Gaft .i7j men s to suits for there s probably sixty five suits and these Are Cut in the latest two and three Button Jacque coat styles from the new fall fabrics in worsted tweeds also Blue and Black Fine twill Serges. There will also be mixed shades of Gray different shades and patterns of br6wns fawns and other equally Nice cloths. These Fine suits Are very neatly tailored and Well Finis hurl of All vital unit res Mir a i Era. M. I finished at All vital Points and bound lasting satisfaction to the wearer with there will be sizes 34 to 44, but remember to be Early. Can be seen in saturday s windows. Monday value men s Tweed and worsted pants Cut Good size from a miscellaneous collection of Long Wear to Start ing and Good appearing Many patterns. These would be cheap at ?2.50 to monday out they go this special overalls at is the greatest value top to Iota of and. If you imy them elsewhere sure to pay 25. Cut in Engineer s style with eight Poi sets in Stifel s striped Drill Plain Tulue and also Plain Hlaoky Denim in sizes 30 to 44 also smocks to match phone orders taken any time. Priced Low at _ _ _ _ French kid gloves .00 women s French kid gloves in a Beautiful Fine Quality Perfin fitting with two dome fasteners colors Grey Tail Brown White and Black. All sizes. Fri Robinson s special _ to j. Civ Ceil Dren s 25c, 35o and 50o Cashmere Hose for August furniture Sale Odd pieces of bedroom and dining room suites at special prices fumed talc Buffet 52 in Case with Linen Dratver cup Board and lined cutlery Mirror Back. Regular value Auguat Sale. _ fumed Oak Buffet 46 in. Fitted with Linen and cutlery drawer and full Width cupboard. Regular value to August Sale _ it Pau Al two Only wooden Beds in polished Malio Gany 4 it 6 in. Size two. Designs. Regular value c o 7 k August Sale i of fumed Oak Extension table 8 it. Extension -50 in. Top and heavy Pedestal. Regular value o t August i.-. _ i solid Lilah Grany inlaid Dresser 48 in. Case swell front two Large and three Samall drawers. Regular value August Sale _ j u fumed Oak Jettee 7 it. Spanish leather upholstered to August Sale three Only extra heavy seamless Axil Sfer rugs similar to hand luf Ted carpets. Suitable for dining rooms and i veg rooms. Size 9x9. Regular value monday each two Only same weave As above regular 00 monday each _ _ _ _ Brussels Hearth rugs in a Good selection of designs 27x54 Selling monday each _ _ three Odd China cabinets in Golden Oak with Mirror backs Glass doors Side panels regular value up1 to ?25 00. August Sal s four Dies Sig tables in Golden Oak circassian Walnut and mahogany Oval and Square regular values p7 up to August Sale _ _ of drapery Section. Of bedroom boxes 3 feet Long covered in Chintz. Regular of with monday each _ _ regular 50. On Sale monday Eadi monday pair _ Axminster rags attractively priced for sell ing in 9j9 Oriental and conventional d e a close heavy pile. Good wearing qualities regular monday ,200 pairs of children s ribbed Cashmere Hose to Clear ii Day morning in a splendid Quality with double knit fee1 co ors Tan sky 5pink_cardir.Al, White and Black. Sizes 4 to so Lar value to 50-c pair. -1 q to Biason s Sale. Al of c see main Street window. Neckwear and jewelry Circle a very Nice assortment of coat and dress collars in. And White in Many different shapes and patterns. Regular up to monday special _ Mack and coloured taffeta ribbon Emmaret belts flowered Warp print in All the newest shades. Also accordion and Plain Messalle and shirred Ela Stic in Centre to k special _ ;