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That W. A. Boys, K.C., has made himself solid with the Conservatives `of South Simcoe during his three years as repre- sentative of the riding in the Federal House, was amply- de- monstrated at Cookstown on Monday afternoon, when he was unanimously 1-e-chosen as the standai-d-bearer of the party. Every municipality in the riding was represented at the conven- tibn by a full delegation, but Mr. Boys` was the only name placed in nomination, showing that his candidature is endorsed by the Conservatives throughout the length and breadth of the rid- ing. The Cookstown hall was filled to capacity and many were unable to gain admittance. The utmost enthusiasm was mani- ` fasted all through the meeting, ( and there is no doubt that har- mony reigns supreme in the Conservative party in South | Simcoe. Anu',.l.. 1`.n~-- 1` "