piggy! BRIGADE

Farewell Supper Tendered the Departing soldiers at tile :lriliouries. Exhibition Drill with New and Startling Realistic Features Delighted th e

Audience. " Speeches

Delivered by Prominent

Citizens Eulogizing the Volunteers.

A number of the ladies of Char- lottetown, under the direction of the llev. Dr Fullerton, gave a magnificent farewell supper And entertainment in the Armouries last night in honour of the officers and men of the detach- ment of the Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade. who expect to leave at any moment to do garrison duty in Halifax. The tables were beautifully decorated. reflecting much credit on those who were responsible for the preparations, and the splendid refresh- ments were served by alarming young ladies who were untiring in their efforts to please their guests. Before the entertainment the Artillery were drilled for an hour in the drill shed, under their officers. Capt. D. A. Mc- Klnnon and Lieut. J. A. S. Buyer, and a more creditable performance could hardly be imagined. The men carried out their orders with admirable prom- tftude and precision, and the striking feature of the drill was their uniform~ ity of action. Complicated movements thoy executed with perfect (little and unmistakable correctness. and in gun practice they were particularly bril- liant. In this connection a very litter- osting and spectacular part of the pro- gramme was the sinking by the hat- tsry of one of the enemy's ships. The lights were all put out so that the shed was almost absolutely dark, and the gunners were informed that an enemy's “ship” was approaching.

strength to the best of their skill and ability. and to do only those things that would bring honour to themselves and their country. they would un- doubtedly serve a great and noble purpose.

Lieut. Beers then splendid song, which with great applause.

Mr John Richards was next called upon to speak. He endorsed all that Judge Haszard had said in regard to the physical fitness of the soldiers, and said that although unfortunately he had not witnessed their drill, he had been informed on good authority that it was a performance that could not be excelled anywhere. In con- clusion he wished the men a pleasant voyage and expressed the confidence in their ability to give a good account of themselves and uphold the splendid name of their native province.

Lieut. Ritchie sang a fine Scotch air, for which he was encorod. following with Mary of Argyle.

Rev. Canon Simpson, in a brief ad- dress. gave the men some sound prac- tical advice. Although the fact was often referred to ruihot‘ slightiugly that they were " only going to Hall- i'ax," yet he would remind them ihut the protection of their own country was as important and noble a duty as lighting in France in the trenches. Although it might be true they would be spoken of in Halifax as “Spade,”

contributed a was received

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there was a grout deal in that word

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the extreme northern end of the shed. a large pasteboard representation of a full-rigged battleship made its ap- pearance and then. as it were, can- tiously "sailed " across the entire width of the extreme nortltern end of the shed. Needless to say, the guns made things pretty lively for her, and before she could get over to the other side she was all ablaze. a great red flame rising out of her hoki. The "sailing" effect was produced by the boat. suspended between two taut wires, being pulled across the build- ing by means of a string. while the blazc was the result of a special kind of red powder. As it was impossible to see the wires that kept up the ship the spectacle was very realistic, ren» tiered more so by the sharp reports from the 9~pounder guns, and a great burst of applause rose from the large crowd of spectators who had assem- bled to witness the drill. This ingen. iotts feature was the outcome of the efforts of Lieut. Bayer and Captain McKlnnon. .

The drill over, the soldiers repaired to the smoking room, where the enter- tainment was begun. The chairman of tho evening was the Rev. Dr Fuller- ion. wife in a few opening remarks. in which he referred to the splendid exhibition which the men had just made in the shed, called on Lieut. Robins to open the programme with n Mutt. which was highly appreciated. as evidenced by the applause.

The Chairman then called upon His Honour Mr Justice Hsszard to address the men. His Honour spoke of the high standard of efficiency of the soldiers of Prince Edward island. and stated that a more splendid lot of men could not be found anywhere than those who had acquitted themselves so admirably a short while before. They were in every way perfectly qualified for the work which they had volun- teered to undertake, and he thought they might well be proud of their position. He impressed upon them the importance of realising the 81'“! duty which was cast upon them. of not only serving their King and counttv with all their power and skill and ability. but also conservlns the lDiendld physical conditions with which they were blessed. (Cheers) They all knew that no man could be a successful soldier and perform the "Yin: tutti; which devolved upon a splitter. unless he took the greatest possible care of himself. He would “fl! upon them the one great and invariant idea. that they could not Nice too it a clue on their physi- ml 00" ' 0’ city at this time. "9 hiker!“ the men who went ' ’ theft tend to serve in this ear, (I be accounted among a“ "r! biotin t re.)

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that should make them feel proud of their island home. For instance, the letters that spelt that word repre- sented much. “ S" could be taken to

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stand for "Smartness" for "purity." “u” for "unity," “ d " for "duty." and the final “3" for “sobriety.” That they were smart

there was absolutely no doubt. Purity lte would impress on them as an in- dispensable attribute to every man anti particularly to every soldier, purity in thought as well as in deed. And- as to unity. he urged them all to stick together. I

The next item on the programme was a solo by Mr A. B. Cosh. whose ability to please is so well known. He had to face the audience again in response to a persistent encore.

The chairman then called upon Colonel F. S. Moore. who paid a high tribute to the qualities of the soldiers of Prince Edward island in general and those of the Artillery in particu- lar. He besought every man to keep himself straight. to live a pure, clean upright life, and never to do anything that would in the slightest degree tend to tarnish the reputation of the pro- vince and discredit himself in the eyes of others.

lie was followed by Professor Bar~ low. who sang a splendid song with a line ring of patriotism.

Captain D. Edgar Shaw gave a very interesting humorous reading, which was highly appreciated.

Splendid songs were then contri- buted by Mr Frank Oliver and Gunner Messervy. who were both loudly

lauded. upI’lev. Mr Taylor then supplied a splendid item in the reading of a patriotic poem by a Canadian writer on the Flag. This number was well remlered and was particularly well re- ceived.

The gathering another room. where

served. winter the interval Lieui. Shaw gave another interesting humorous recite. tion and was followed by Mr Barlow and Lieut. Robins in songs which were srtil en 0 ed. heColoEEel HJayv'iwn then spoke briefly. referring to the fine qualities of the soldiers. and the ability of their officers, Capt. MciKinnon and Lieuts. er and McCal er. Bu’E‘be chairman. Rev. Dr Fullerton. then addressed a few remarks to the men. It was claimed by some people that some of the men who were leav- ing were rather young. He would remind them that some of the best man in the Artillery during the past few years had received their early training and their most satisfactory drill in connection with the Ego Brigadestbst were instituted in. o, various churches in thisicity. Everyt-

then adjourned to refreshments

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(From Our Own Reporter)

OTTAWA, March 30.—'—The terrible scandal which Mr. F. H. Markey. K.C.. of Montreal, has been hinting that he would spring at the boot inquiry in regard to the Amen-Holden boots ab- solutely blew up to-day. Mr. Markey who is a Montreal lawyer, once fam- ous for having received a concession from the Laurler Government of all the fish in the Hudson Bay, has no status before the committee. He re- presents a Montreal client against whom Amos-Holden have a libel suit for the statements inade in regard to their boots. He is on a fishing expe- dition for evidence for this libel suit. The members of the committee have been lenient with him and have allow- ed him to cross-examine at will.

HUSE P (3'0 }

Harley, li.c., Had Hoped to Spring Blew. lip Without Damage to the Reputation of the Boots; '

. Mr. Markey several days ago pro ‘duced a couple of Amos-Holden boots bought for the Militia Department which had lined vamps. He intimated to-day that this was a palpable fraud. The factory manger of Amen-Holden. Mr. H. V. Matthews, went on the stand and showed conclusively that the boots which’tbey had made with lined vamps were better than those of solid leather. They_were better and longer. He made them this way because in some cases the leather was a little thin. He was anxious to make the best possible boots and or- dered the superintendent to line the vamps so that there could be no doubt as to their wearing ability and value. Such boots cost eight to ten cents a pair more to make. Two sol-

diers, Private Ross and Sergeant Mus- sie, .who were both at Vaicartier and Salisbury Plains. had testified that their boots had given eminent satis~ faction and were still good though having been in use for over six months. Their boots which were in evidence were cut open and were found to have lined vamps thus hear- ing out the contention of Mr. Mat- thews that lined vamps wear longer than the ordinary vamps. '

Besides Mr. Matthews several tan- ners were put on the stand. Mr. Au~ brey Davis swore that the lined vamps were the best. The tanner-s also swore that Antes-Holden got only win- ter calf leather of the best character. Mr. Matthews said this was the only leather used.

BHHSIAHHHUPLE IS ISilH HISPflSEIl [H

(Special to the Guardian.)

NEW YORK, March 30.—(‘.. i“. Bor- telll wires the American from Paris that. the Allies, after numerous con- ferences, have decided to give Cou- stantinople to Belgium as compensa- tion for the wholesale ruin of her country. '

HEW EXCUSE EflH EEHMIH EHUELII

(Special to the Guardian.)

AMSTERDAM, March 30.—-lt is understood the German Admiralty shortly will issue an order to sub- marines to sink all British merchant- men without warning. The reason to be assigned is that the merchantmen, being armed, are firing at the German submarines.

UNITED MEIHIHHSI CHURCH SERVICES

The second of the series of united services of the Methodist Churches was held last evening in Grace Church. A large gathering listened with mark- ed interest to an address by Rev. J. L. Dawson, B.A.. whose subject was, " The Wedding Garment."

After reading the parable in Matt.

xxii., he said, in part: " Jesus shows us in this parable how God has richly provided the highest .honours and deepest enjoyment for man at His great wedding banquet. The amount of enjoyment gained is determined by the amount of honour received. The more honour. the greater the enjoy- ment. Unfortunately we have a wrong estimate of the value of honours, and invariably place more value upon the lower than the higher. A higher and better estimate of values is needed if we would enjoy the honours of God's feast. At the feast we find that in spite of the honours and enjoyment pro- ferred. the servant had great difficulty in securing guests to fill the banquet- ing ball. This was typical of Christ's work of invitation in the world. In spite of all His offers, and His plead- ings. those invited heeded Him not. But the persistence of God is remark- able and is very forcefully emphasised in this parable, and every kind of pres- sure is brought to,bear upon the un- worthy in order to induce them to attend this banquet. God never despairs of making even the lowest 8. fit guest for the high honours of His banquet. History proves that God by His persistence succeeeds, for the Church and the Kingdom is largely made up of men from the “ bye-ways " and " cross-roads." I

At this banquet it was discovered that One man had entered without a wedding garment. We may take it that a wedding garment ltere stands for that righteousness imparted to the individual which is like unto the righteousness of Christ Himself. And herein is expressed a glorious truth: that there is not a single man; no matter how low in the social scale. for whom God has not provided a gar- ment of righteousness through Christ. Should a man enter the eternal wed- ding feast without this garment he is at once singled out by the great Judge and he like this man will stand abssh- ed, speechless and dumbfounded. The Judge sympathises and is full of ten- derness and pity. but He is Judge. and the sense of His pity heightens the severity of the punishment to be borne.

In some manner a separation is made between this man and the others, and he is cast out. There is a law of moral graVitstlon Which brings each man to his own place. no matter whether he associates‘with the invited guests in the form of Church member- ship and profession or not. Thus everything hinges on the question, have i the character. the life, the righteous garment which will enable me to remain with children of the light? it behooves each of us to ex- amine our inner life. our motives, and see whether we have that character like unto His. which alone is the pass- port to the wedding or the King."

These services wili‘be continued each night up to Friday. commencing prontptly at 7.30 am. Tonight the meeting is in the Hearts Memorial Hall. when Rev. F. H. Littlejohns will give an address on. "The Annointint

Talus." All are cordially invited to

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“WAR SUMMARY

(Special to The Guardian.)

LONDON, March 30.—Germany's next move in the military field for some stroke either in the east or the west is expected before the Allies at- tempt the sprihg advance, is at pre- sent the chlef subject of speculation and conjecture.

According to reports reaching here from Petrograd the German Emperor is now at Berlin holding a war council with Field Marshall Van Der Goltz. German military commander of Con- stantinople. and other leaders and is planning a new campaign to offset the fall of Przemysl and meet the situa- tion in the Durdnncllcs. There has been nothing of an outstanding nature in either theatre of land operations since the surrender of the Austrian fortress, sniping, mining and bomb- throwing predominating along the Western front. while fighting, fierce but undecisive, rages in the Carpa- thians.

The British cabinet met to-day and there is every reason to believe that it considered the liquor question and the stamping out of the liquor evll which is now one of the great pro- blems of the nation. There is still much talk of prohibition but it is not generally believed that this course will be. adopteti, although it is con- ceded that some step of a drastic and universal character will soon be tak- en. The return of ex-Premier Veni- zelos to Athens after a short rest and the tumultuous reception accorded him and, his reiteration of the declara- tion that Greece must join in the con- flict on the side of the entente powers have combined to start up further pre- dictions as to when the group of neu- tral states which have been wavering so long will take up arms. But the materials upon which these predic- tions are based are of the scantiest.

An inquest at Milford Haven on the matter of the sinking of'the steamer Falaba had established an official death list of 111. Witnesses under oath testified towhat had previously been charged that the submarine fired before sufi'icient time had lapsed for :the removal of the passengers. Wal- ter Baxter, Chief Officer of the Fal- aba, contributed the statement that the submarine crew were dressed in khaki. He also swore that the sub- marine when first sighted fiew an English ensign which was replaced by a German ensign prior to the attack.

ELIHHS SET [HIE EflH EHO HE Will

(Special to the Guardian.) LON ting 4 to 3 that the war will be over by September 30. 1915. In other words. Lloyds is offering to pay 100 guineas on a premium of seventy-five guineas for losses due to war after that date. The underwriters think the bet is a good one.

WOULD HAVE SUCCEEDED BUT FOR MINES.

LONDON. March 26.— British nav- al officers who participated in the op- erations last week in the Dardanelles. cables the correspondent at Athens of the Renter Telegram Company, hava expressed the belief that but for floating mines the narrows of the Dar- danelles would have been forced March 18, the day the allied fleet so fiercely bombarded the Turkish forts on either side of the narrow watcr way.

THE \VEATHER, TEMPERATURE, TIDE, MOON. ETC.

(Special to The Guardian

TORONTO. March 3l.—Marltime: Strong westerly to northwesterly winds; local snow fiurries but mostly fair and cold.

THE WEATHER—Yesterday was beautifully bright with a light air of westerly wind. _

The lowest temperature of Monday night was ID above zero, and the low- est of yesterday was .38 above. The highest of yesterday was 31 above. At 9 s.m. yesterday it ,was 2i) above. and at 9 p.m. 23 above.

The tide will be high this morning at 10.14 and tomorrow at 11.19; will be high tonight at 11.13 and to« marrow It 12.

The sun sets this evening at 8.28 and tomorrow at 6.29; it rises tomor- Enw morning at 6.80 and Friday at

.87; » The moon rises tonight at 7.86. The first quarter of the moon was on Tuesday, March 23rd at 0.46 p. In. There will be a full moon on Wed- nesday, March 81st at 1.38 a. m. , The length of today will be twelve

hpu'rs and 47 minutes. .

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DON. March 30.—-Lloyds is bet- I)

Hi EHAEI iHl] SHIPS ii DIHHMIELLES

(Special to the Guardian.) LONDON, March 30.———Thme distinct attacks were made Monday against the Turkish forts defending the roads to Constantinople, two from the sea and one from the air. While the Russian Black Sea fleet was hammer- ing away at the forts at the eastern entrance of the Bosphorus, only eigh- teen miles from the Turkish capital. aeroplanes from the international fleet flow over the narrows of the Dartianelles and dropped bombs. The fleet, divided into two sections. renew- ed lts bombardment against the Dar-

tianelles works. .

ll.flllll SEHMAIIS ' IAKEH EHIIM IHEHSHES

CHALONS - SUIT — MARNE. France, March 30.——Eleven thousand German dead have been taken from the tren- ches won by the French during the twenty days of fighting in the Cham- pagne country. The German losses in killed. in prisoners and in wounded .are estimated by the French military authorities at 50.000. The Germans wastage. they say, has been two to one. compared with the French losses, because the Germans would try to regain lost ground by counter-attacks, repeated again and again, with obsti- nate courage. . '

For nearly a month now the French

their officers declare. by the‘su‘perior- ity of their artillery of both large and small calibre, and by a certain irresis- tible spirit, have, day by day. gained ground; sometimes a few hundred yards of trenches; on other days a. mile of frontage. and from three to five hundred yeards deep. The Germans are bringing up new contingents steadily. They have had in action on this part of the fighting line during March, five army corps, or about 200,000 men. Yet, on the even- ing of every day, the French officers assert that the French have held some- what more of the field that they did the evening before.

YESTERDAY III THE iEEISLiIlHiE

Tuesday, March 30, 1915. The House resumed today at 3.30