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liar. g. Ill. Marshall introduced Ven. Archdeacon Perry as the first speak- er. The Archdeacon dwelt upon five points which he wished the Commis- Aon to consider. He said the situa- tion of today required more advanc- ed temperance reform, He touched upon the presence of the soldiers in th city also upon the great construe- tion of the Welland Canal and he thought the foreigners employed there as well as natives should be protected. Also there are many men engaged in the manufacture , of..' the munitions of war, said the Arehdeae- Three St. Catharines Hotel- keepers on the Carpet for Selling/After Hours and Other Infractions of the Law Deputations asked to have five Liscenses Cancelled-blot one Complaint Made Again- st Grimsby Hotels. Chairman Flavelle, in opening the meeting, said he presumed all were aware of the main purport ot the meeting." It was to consider the appli- cation of licenses which will be grant ed on May Ist, 1916. You may think it strange that we should hold a meet ing six months ahead of time, but it is in accordance with amendments oassed at the last session of the leg- islature, which compels the commis- sion to hold a session in every coup- ty town. Everything pro and con' agafnht any special license or, \any license will be heard. He asked the speaker not to dwell upon the theor- etical side, but to keep upon the practical side. St. Catharines House showed twelve registered in two weeks and seven of these' were city men. City and Imperial Hotels showed no regis trations, and the Maple Leaf only six. The inspector found that those already intoxiated were being served. The City Hotel door was found locked at ten o'clock and the only entrance was by means of the bar room. A lady served-bar. In the Maple Leaf women were found drinking in a side Iroom. Dr. Rate1ifte stated that drink- ing increased as the day advanced. He said the hotels, were not keeping hotels as the law required and all breaking the law should be cut off. He remarked that it would be better tor the morality of the city it all hotels were closed at seven o'cloek. Rec. Dr. Aatclifte said certain facts had come to their notice and he desir ed to place them before the Commis- sion’s notice. He said that during the summer a social survey had been carried on in the city, a report ot which he presented to the Commis- sion for their use. The survey had found that there were some hotels in the city not up to the standard, five much below the standard. He quoted the report referring to the Mansion House. It was found that all the rooms downstairs, except kitchen and dining room, were used for drinking in. There are no stables. The hotel is practically closed as soon as bar is closed. It was used little by the trav- elling public. The register only show ed seven in two weeks.- Strong accusations were made pgainst a number of the hotels for breach of the lam The city chambers proved inade- quate, so the library hall was used, and it was crowded. The cqmmission ers were Chairman J. W. Flavelle, and Commissioner Fred Dane. We must also work tor the freedom of the State, said the Archdeacon. He also referred to the example set by th King and the men' in authority in abstaining trom intoxiating liquors during the period of the war. .He left them these five points for considera- tion. (lll'fllfllll tltfillSli (llhlll Ml?lAllG AI The temperance, men of the city of St. Catharines and Lincoln county presented, through Rev. S. F. Mar- shall, at the meeting of the license board on ednesday morning, their de- sire that all bars given licenses be closed at 7 o'clock each evening, and that the licenses of the tive following bans be cancelled; Maple Leaf Hotel, St. Catharines House, Imperial Hotel, City Hotel and Mansion House; also that the three bars in Merritton be closed, that the license be not given to the IEamer hotel, and that the li- ceDSe' ot the Jordan Hotel be cut off; also that conditions now in v0.- gue at Niagara be continued. on, and they must be protected also. If there is any time in the history ot the country for economy, it is during this tragic year in which we live. He said the traffic men recognized this as well as they did. He paid a tri- bute to the loyalty and patriotic spirit of the liquor men. He referred to the conditions found at Merritton and said they were very bad. Mr. Hara, of Merritton,. said the Commission should refuse the licen-. see owing to the close proximity of the canal and the presence ot sold-. ierg. The presence of the hotels was not required. Drunken men were numerous on the streets. The law ., (Continued on page 'O sii,j)iiiie "llnrilllf? INDEPENDENT ci,j'iiiie WARNINGS ISSUED Thirty-first Year. (llNlllSSl8llliifls HEAR Ills ABOUT [,lllgll.ll'S HOTELS "They say we'11 go over the ocean, They say we'11 go over the sea, They say we'll go over the ocean, But it looks like Niagara to me. Niagara, Niagara, It looks like Niagara to me." J. E. Middleton, staff correspondent of the Toronto News, writes as fol- lows: Without a doubt, such a wide, gen- eral denunciation as this is wholly unjustified. Individual cases of bard ship may have occurred but isolated instances are no basis for criticism. On Friday 100 recruits were brought from Toronto to one ot the permanent battalions at camp. On Saturday the whole hundred were completely equipped. It is not pretended that all issues have been as complete and as thoroughgoing as this. A' good deal has depended on the alertness and ar dor of the quartermaster of each re- giment. In the late spring, soon after the camp was established, there were difticulties. Still four ditterent officers declared that blankets Were al- ways available. Every man arriving on the grounds in June last received at least two blankets the moment he reached camp. Now he gets three and a rubber sheet. Since the revision of the general pur chasing arrangements at Ottawa the tiow of supplies from factory to stores has been more regular and more satis- factory. The Ordinance Department is straining warehouses to accommo- date the goods. One learns from an authoritative source that all the fac- tories of Canada equipped for turn- ing out was textiles and knitted goods are busy on war contracts. Here are a few statistics showing the output per week of these Canadian factories: Khaki cloth 125,000 yards; f1annels, 70,000 yards; blankets from 60,000 to 100,000; sweaters, 7,000; hosiery, 16,000 dozen; underwear, cotton and woolen taken together, 24,000 dozen garments. This is stream flowing towards the Ordinance Department. "The modesty?" "No, the shirt, it has a companion." "How is the food?" N "First rate. Some ot the boys grouch a bit. about everything, but they do not mean it. They are anxious to get away from this training work and see the real thing. Every addi- tional wait gets on their nerves." Only two Forms of Discontent at Great Camp-Anxiety for Action and Con- densed Milk Active regimental quartermasters have no difficulty in securing what is needed tor the men. On Saturday four squads of "rookies" were being drilled in a corner of the camp ground. Eight men out of the lot of perhaps 100 had civiiian trousers. All the rest were properly clothed, although they had been only a short time upon the grounds. Toronto critics who say that halt the men have no uniforms are Oppressing the public ear with (Continued on page 7) In surly print the stanza has a vi- cious appearance. It seems to indi- cate a burning discontent. Yet, if you hear the song lilted joyously by sev- eral hundred husky men no impress- sion of disaffection is conveyed. Two forms of discontent are fairly general at the Niagara Camp. Anxi- ety for action is perfectly expressed in the touching parody on "My Bon- nie," sung with fervor at times by the high-spirited. The other is a general poetic criticism of condensed milk, sung with the sole purpose of an- noying the commissariat officers. "Is the milk bad?" one soldier was asked. He laughed. "Oh, no; it is condensed. Good enough! If every aging were perfect we'd be 11ncomtort a le." The soldier uncovered a gold tooth and half closed a pair of laughy eyes. “For two weeks," he said, "I had only one shirt, and wash day "rather strained my modesty. It is all right now." Some civilians of prominence in Toronto have been pouring forth vials of denunciation. Civilians usual 1y know more about military affairs than any officer. Indeed, the civilian whose salary approaches $5,000 a year believes that his bright ideas ot government and running a newspaper would be the salvation ot either es- tate. Among men of this type there has been much sorry head-shaking over the “disorganization ‘at Niagara." Common rumor has said that more than half the men at Niagara have no uniforms, that they have not enough blankets, that supplies of boots, under wear, hosiery an dother necessaries are not available and cannot be se- cured. "How about your supplies and equipment? Had you any, difficulty in getting them?' 7, -- MUST (llllTlillgil Ill: NIAGARA DAMP NUT JUSTIFIEII BY TIE FllllG "They say we get milk in our porridge They say we get milk in our tea, They say we get milk in our porridge, But it looks more like whitewash to me. Whitewash! Whitewash! It looks more like whitewash to me." GRIMSBY,- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1915 The following letter was received last Week by Mrs. R. H. Swackham- mer, from her son, Sidney Bradley, who is at the front with the 15th Batt. Dear Mother, I got your letter last night and was glad to hear from you. I sent a letter saying I got the parcel alright. You should have the letter by this time. WelLMother, how is everything in Grimsby? I hope you are both well as this leaves me well. You send me some Independents, I would like to see the news. The weather out here is tine now, but I don't know how long it will last. GHIMSBY Illlll 1giTllllli3 AIR- t SHIPS BATTLE ll? IN THE Slill I saw a fight betw.een a British and a German aeroplane. It was some sight. The British plane got above the Hun and started to pepper him with machine gun fire. We could see the German plane coming down. It landed about a mile from us. When he struck the ground he turned his machine gun on a body of men that were marching past as he fell. They What will you do for these “Our I) ay It::; 33:31:: Oct, 21 Ontario's Quota is set at $500,000 An urgent appeal has gone forth from the Marquis of Lansdowne, Presi- dent of the British Red Cross, for funds to provide medicines, appliances, comforts, and hospital equipment of all kinds to alleviate the sufferings from wounds and sickness of sailors and soldiers from all parts of the Em- pire. This appeal is endorsed by their Majesties, the King and Queen, and every British possession is setting aside, by official proclamation We can and will raise this amount as a token that Ontario feels for our wounded heroes and Will not see them languish in their pain and suffer. ing for the want of medical and other comforts. Do your part and make "Our Day for Sailors and Soldiers" a tremendous success in your locality. loyally. Give Your money, because these brave ones --oulr sailors and soldiers, are giving their lives for In. Collectors on October 21 will solicit your sub- "rbtioi--or make it through your Mayor or Reeve. MAGNIFICENT soldiers and sailors from every part of the British Empire are laying down their lives for you and yours. Perhaps some of your own blood are amongst them, "We shall be truly grateful to you for assistance in relieving the sufferings of our wounded soldiers and sailors from all parts of. the Dominions.” Every cent collected goes to British Red Cross head. quarters, where it is officially and wisely spent. No money is wasted in expenses, even this advertising space is donated by the publishers. Give a day’s pay. Do your part. Give liberally and Give to the Red Cross Lanadoume, President British Red Cross Society. Sept. 17, 1915 as a day of public giving to aid in this splendid cause, which stands in severe need of assistance owing to the tremendous demands upon Red Cross work. We take this last opportunity ot reminding you that the above contest ends on October 19, and the winning ticket will be drawn publicly at Moore's Theatre at 8 o'clock on that date. The admission is 10 cents. Mr. Moore has consented to run several pictures and local talent will com- plete the programme. Mr. Moore is generously donating the proceeds to the Hospital Fund, so we hope that you Will do Your small part and be present. It is anueiated that Reeve Randall" will occupy the chair and supervise the drawing. Be sure to be on hand to enjoy. the fun, If you haven't bought a ticket, get it at once at any of the local banks. A dollar will help some poor soldier--- and you l may draw the auto. The presentation of a wrist watch to "Happy" Charlie Carter, will also take place this night. " opened fire on him and he was Just riddled with bullets. Well I must stop and post this let- ter as the mail is going out, I will write soon. Love to you both from SID. Illllil WINS THE BAR? “This is the first appeal of the Motherland to Canadians in this present war. ft calls upon out humanity as well as our loyalty." John S. Hendrie, Liana-Governor of Ontario. Several ot the boys around town, thought that "Happy" should have some little momento presented to him for his services in fighting for his King and Country, so Chief of Police Swayze went around with a subscrip tion list and made the boys dig for a quarter a piece to buy "Happy" a wrist watch. The Chief got the money in about two wiggles of a dead lamb's tail, and 311 Tuesday night next the watch will be presented to "Happy" in Moore's Theatre. On Tuesday might next, Oct. 19, there will be a big time in Moore's Theatre, when the drawing for the Ford Car, which the ladies are now selling tickets on, will lake place, but there will also be a nice little presentation to "Happy" Charlie Car ter, the GRIMSBY boy who arrived home from the French battle fi,elds last week. niiSlillfllWl HI "um" BHAHLIE BAHTEH The watch is a solid silver, 15 Jewel Elgin, encased in a leather case, with a suitable inscription engraved on the back of it. Everybody be at Moore's Theatre on Tuesday night. $1.00 Per Year in Advance Capt. "Scout" Mavor who Visited at Drope’s one of the Camest and Best Officers in the Battalion . At 9.30 this morning, I hied me away to take a party of officers over the sub. line for a thorough recon- naisance and after walking till 5.30, reached home again. Sept. 22, 1915. Dearest People:-After I wrote you yesterday afternoon, I made a hurried reconnaisance of our subsidiary trench line and two rounds of our guards and I'm. telling you when I got to bed at 12, I was sure tired and it seemed I had no sooner dropped to sleep than I had to climb out again for breakfast. Lieut. Livingston due for ten Days Leave in England--- Showing 2nd Contin- g e' n t Through Trenches It was very hot and dusty work and believe me, I'm right tired out and am going td crawl between blankets in very short order. . I hear we're going into the front line on Friday night and I won't be sorry because this guard work is sure fierce. Three ot us had lunch in a hotel in Kemmel and only had to pay sixty- tive cents for our three meals-Soup omlette, roast pork and peaches and CTeam----and our beer!-don't know how they make money at that rate. Had an INDEPENDENT last night and a letter of August 30, tonight. I see "Smoot" Mavor has been at Drope's visiting. He's a tine little chap and sure earned his captaincy. After he was wounded or gassed at Ypres, he broke out of hospital and re- joined the battalion when he wasn't supposed to. At Festubert he was quite badly wounded and sure showed himself for a real soldier and officer. It Consists Mostly of Sitting in a Good Safe Dugout Shooting hot air or Playing Cards I'm going to turn in now and grab oft a few hours sweet repose. Sept. 22/15 Dearest 1i'o1ks:--Just a few. lines to let you know I am still in the land of the living and kicking like a steer that's been roped and objects to be tied. There's nothing doing today what- ever and I'm going to pack my kib and lie down for a couple of hours pretty soon, because I have to go up to the front line to spend the night “observ- ing" and come out again tomorrow afternoon and then go back again with the company, when we go in sometime after dark. Today is very warm, close and muggy and I wouldn't be surprised it we got a chunk of rain tonight---but I hope not, because they do tell me this line is awful when it's wet and I've been through one or two wet tours be- fore and I like lots of things much better. _ A dessert spoonful of Parkes' Lith- iated Fruit Granules will produce wonders. lt will keep you fine the rest of the day. It is mildly laxative, but nht at all harsh in its action. Try a bottle 25 cents.--l'arke & Parke, Market square, Hamilton. The Orderly Room is not sure whe- ther we are entitled to send an officer on Sunday or not, but are taking a long chance to make sure and if it goes, me for seven days in Weymouth and London. . DIED B'ALC0NBRIDGE---At his home in Leamington, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 1915, Pelham 1Faleor1bridge, at the age of 71 years. I suppose my "observing" will con- sist in a good safe dugout and shoot- ing "Bull" all night long. My name has gone in for "leave" starting Sunday but it's uncertain as to whether I get it or not-either way I lose nothing and if it goes through I'11 be a week or ten days ahead of my ordinary turn. It's one No. 3 Company officers' turn but he cant go as two chaps went from his company today--Bob Davidc son should be next but he's on a divi, sional Bomb Course and cannot be re- called-ami I was next on the list so in went my name. Must get busy now and pack, so will cut oft. - 'tanger Ill AN EXCELLENT APEWENT A GAME OFFICER WEATHER WARM SOME HAHI] Jlll ART.