Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 14, 1925, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba Peee press Winnipeg biday at gust 14, 1925 quest to of amalgamation Al of canteen funds discussed delegates Dine at Kildonan Park and attend concert at night of the provincial Branch h. Grand army of United vet of As Catlon together with a. Ers of representatives of units met. Yesterday for i annual Dominion convention hotel. Domlin provincial officials were Well skied with the opening sessions touted that a number of mat pertinent to the Good standing the organization had been Clear am that the body now stood n even More harmonious footing to thebe proposed amalgamation of organizations disposal of canteen funds and the appointment of committees occupied morn engr and afternoon meetings while in the eve line a get together meeting at which Many members of the american legion were present was yield. The morning session u the morning session emphasis was Laid on the importance of Veteran associations by Dominic president g. H. Hlf fans. Toron to and was listened to by sixty or seventy delegates from All parts of the Dominica and the United states and to whom mayor r. H. Webb extended a lie arty Welcome. Or a Mcleod. A visiting Delegate from Imperial veterans conveyed a message that More Active co opera Tion amongst veterans was necessary in Winnipeg. The following committees were formed by solution w. G. Ewener Sarnia chairman v. R. Maybee Kingston and u. Stuppard Winn us ways and Means. Gap. Winnipeg to. Kelly. Vancouver and j h Hiscocks. Niagara Falls. Credentials g. S. Mclntyre Toronto j. Guppy Toronto t. Groves. Lake View ont. Publicity h. Mcleod Dominion Secretary Toronto e. E. Bertram Kamloops and m. N. Mcphail Winnipeg. Constitution and bylaws t. Dick Winnipeg t. Sheppherd and n. Hob erts Sarnia. Appeals j. Hill to Ronto h. S. Eccleston. Hamilton. Afternoon session that British Columbia s share of the canteen funds should be invested in government securities for the purpose of creating a fund to obtain scholarships for the dependents of sex service soldiers was a motion that was sponsored by the Kam loops b.c., Branch and supported by All the delegates from that pro Vince at the afternoon session but owing to the important nature of the Resolution it was turned Over to the incoming Dominion executive. Question of amalgamation the afternoon was largely taken up receiving reports of tie various committees the principal one of which was that of amalgamation the said committee bringing in a report of Progress hoping to have same completed in time for Friday morning s session. H. Mcleod Dominion Secretary stated that the feeling of the Dele Gates in regard to this most important question was one of entire Accord with Tho proposition As out lined by Field marshal Earl Haig provided that All associations enter into it with the same spirit which will leave no doubt As to its final outcome. This same spirit said or. Mcleod brought the grand army of Canada and the United veterans league together in 19 20. And the same feeling dominates the association today. Unity being our nation Al slogan he said we Are Strong for Unity and we have left no Stone unturned to bring it about Trust that our work in this direction will Bear successful fruit. Comrade Burns president of the Kildonan Branch spoke similarly and that his command was Iii entire Accord with the policy of Unity. He also paid direct tribute to president Mcphall for the Many courtesies received by sex Sei vice men at the Headquarters of the association. Amongst those present was j. B. Hill president of the West end Branch. Toronto of the . Who in 18s5, in Tho Queen s own rifles took part in the reel Kebel lion. And that this is the first time in forty years that he has returned to Winnipeg. What was described by Enthus Las iceberg nearly wrecks Macmillan aeroplane smart work by officers averts Dis Aster in Etah Harbor spec enl United news despatch to tree press by frees private wire Washington aug. Of the naval planes with the Macmillan. Expedition was nearly by an iceberg which drifted into the har Bor at Etah Greenland where the were moored. Tho report of this near disaster from commander Macmillan Fol Lowed earlier reports that he and members of the grow ing impatient Over the bad weather which is hindering them with Only 17 Days of flying time left and new difficulties arising. The message received to the National geographic society Here indicated that the naval fliers would make another attempt today to. Set up their Advance base stating that the during the Day for Flagler Bay to put ply of fuel Oil. The last message from Macmull Lan today Quick and efficient work by Williams and of the Crew later assisted by Bennett and Sorensen of Navy averted what looked like at least badly damaged plane and possibly a Complete loss. Teleai briefs above is nine year old Dorothy Sunshine Browning whom her first Foster Mother mrs. William St. John is now seeking to recover from Edward w. New York millionaire Browning s adoption of another Mary spas is now being probed by the authorities Brockville ont., aug. Mas Kil lunge weighing 37 pounds the largest to be caught in the upper St. Lawrence in recent years was hooked last night by Thomas Howison a Veteran Amateur Montreal aug. Fore of Bufalo was re elected president of he hotel and restaurant employees and Ruter National Alliene and bar tender inter rational league for his eighth consecutive term of two years at today s session of the biennial convention of the organization Here. Portland Oregon was City for the next convention. Oakland calif., Shields Lawson 17 year old stunt Man of the movies and his Bride of three Days Delma Crocker aged 15, were arrested Here today at the request of the Bride s Mother. They Are charged with falsifying about i their Ages when they appeared for the marriage License in san. Francisco. First wheat from Alberta is made harvested at skill Drain is destined for Orienta Trade Canadian Calgary alta., aug the first of Alberta s Golden wheat Harvest started rolling on the railroads to the of night two carloads of excellent qual Ity wheat being. From Skiff to Medicine hat. I the i Poirot shipment is one of the stations on the Manyberries Branch line of the Canadian Pacific where the Harvest was started very Early this year owing to the warm weather of. The past few weeks., the shipment is destined for the Maple Leaf milling company at medi Cine hat which will Start work at once to fill the orders already listed for the Ever growing Oriental flour Trade. _ leaves for Toronto Canadian press Vancouver b.c., aug. 13. Hon. Harry cock butt. of Ontario who has spent the last 10 Days in. British Columbia accompanied by mrs. And daughters Leit tonight by private car Over the Kettle Valley line for Nel son in route for Toronto. Parsee comm St is among delegates personnel by Nerk where one of the swellings broke. Since hat time t have been in robust health mul heartily recommend or. Williams Pink pills to any suffering from impure you can get these pills birr Tuich any Medicine or by mail at 50 Box from the or Wil Liams Medicine co., Brookville ont. Unit Cauca do safitv1uuution tire trouble Sean Everead Flat tire at night i will you have to Fumble for Jack and tire Iron skinning your Knuckles and getting your clothes dirty and mussed. Or Are you one of the Wise motorists who always carries a Everi Ady flashlight in the car for changing tires inspecting the gasoline Supply finding engine trouble Reading Road signs there is no safer More convenient and Light than an eve ready flashlight. Go today to any electrical hardware sporting goods drug store or garage and select an eve ready. You will never regret your Cost is Small Canadian National Carbon co. Limited Montreal Toronto winn3pm plants St. Boniface man., Montreal i flashlights batteries they last Lonc Jez tic delegates As being the greatest get together meeting held since the formation of the organization took the form of a dinner put on at Kil Donan Park at s . When More than 250 representatives of outside branches civic municipal provincial officials and representatives of the american legion sat Down to dinner under the chairmanship of . Dan Mclean. Among those notaries present were past commander Edwin. L., of the department of Minnesota american legion Harrison Fuller col. R. A. Rossberg Hon. John Bracken Premier Manitoba col. R h. Webb mayor of Winni Peg Gen. H. D. B. Ketch in and h. Moleod Dominion Secretary trea surer of the . The Toast list follows the two toy w g. Ewener responded by j. G. Erhart the Empire forces of the army and proposed by i. W. Armas of Hamilton and responded to by . H. D. B. Keethen the province of proposed by j Kelley of Vancouver and responded to by Hon. John Bracken the Cit of proposed by to h. Ierg Iris and responded to by mayor Wobb the american be proposed by maj. F. G. Taylor and responded to by j. O Hara of St. Paul our sister proposed by s. M. Palmer of Van Couver and responded to by e Browne Wilkinson of the army and Navy veterans the grand army of United proposed by pm. Burns and responded to by h. Mcleod Dominion Secretary treasurer of the . Concert in evening on. The return of the delegates from Kildonan Park at 10 . A smoker and concert Vas held at the Headquarters of the ., which was attended by even More than were at the luncheon. The affair was under the chairmanship of m. N. Macphail and the speakers of the evening were maj. E. G. Taylor . B Browne Wilkinson it col. Dan Maclean j. H. Wiggles Dom Inion president and h. Mcleod. A Strong vein of optimism and congratulation ran through the addresses and the officers of the provincial unit and the general com Mand were complimented upon their Devotion to the association. A lengthy programme of songs and re citations was put on the following members and friends of the association participating messes. Lyons Hale Elderton Clark Ecclestone Fulton armes Burns Palmer and Frost. All alterations free hurry men values like these cannot last forever. Positively the last Call must vacate these premises in a few Days. The balance of Story Story s Fine exclusive Stock of men s and Young men s suits Spring and fall Coats heavy Winter trousers full dress vests and Caps will be sold direct to the Public at prices away below Cost. See our windows All goods marked in Plain figures store open to 6 . Daily satisfaction or Money refunded saturday night to 10 . American outfitters Portage at Carlton St. Use our dignified credit Fri Mituru Sale in which Hie tallies stand out Lite giants August mid month will be a record breaker for values Carload upon Carload of furniture from Canada s Best factory Are offered during this month at prices in Many cases 50co below the regular Selling Price and besides the Low Price you a re getting merchandise that carries the ores Dent guarantee of Quality. It will pay you to make your Purchase this mid month. Compare the values quoted Here. Our dignified credit plan has been modified during August. Enabling you to take advantage of the Low prices now prevailing by paying a Small payment Down and the balance Over a period of Sev eral months. If t pay. Cash in full have our credit department e x p 1 a i n credit policy to you. Take advantage of these Low prices a Deposit will hold any Purchase you make. Buy n o w for later delivery. Free storage and insurance. No extra charge. Mohair and tapestry three pieces three piece., in mohair. See this set on our show floor. Compare it with any Sel and you la find it Superior in every Way. Full guaranteed Spring conduction with Marshall Spring Cushion Roll Spring and Cov ering of High Grade mohair or silk tapestry. 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