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war. fon 0 ADVa NCE further aft General Headquarters nights (J 1 1116 2nn fte npm7 opened heavy 0 and nflo lire on High dh 11 areas J. barrage on Dlor re effectively, attacks developed, i wo naade 0 esS i' taking a short length tlic an inflicting considerable neiny Afc 5 4 a-m. the ii ft a determined counter-5 a tta OL. 0 L.

drenches captured by us. repulsed, with turtlier 0r tllo enemy. 0m Pozieres we have also 1 hue slightly in certain WJrm-St Vaast wo exploded a fl occupied the crater Potilti Ql Pr we successfully raided ln the lines. front. tie French odicial I tv stated: firp Car rie, the Somme our artiltU uc effective and destructive llr se Uei ly organisations.

In sodia a a operation we cap- Wll Prisoners and took two I a small wood to tho Hardeoourt. bank of the Meuse wc A -h to" 1 rpri.se attack on an enemy oast of Hill 304, and tk ollle me prisoners. 0 skirmishes took place to air fif the Thiamont Work. ttaf B( of August 9-10 our tail anrl i ns hombarded tlie railway j. rracks at Vouziers and tho at Bazancourt.

LKAN FRONTa ows telegram from Athens, re at states: 'Thfl 0 18 ra in on the Balkan Wr Abies are advancing, and grouiT station with the a djacent and Hill 227. ail ounccd from Salonika on to French artillery had Doiran. CASUALTIES. ltown MAN REPORTED at killed. rej to tho rumours current of the week as to the 0 chums whose parents reside r'! 1 Road, Maxwelltown, we re Cciv a to record that on tW ar ents of two of the lads from them stating that mil Ver tli 6 an safe.

Unhappily, reported death of Private of XlD( dly, of the Bantams bat- eorff Light Infantry, ') from further unofii- Rrivato Donnelly, who 1 a had been at the front a OUtlls Before i osr cr he was employed in 5C rt Bonn brother, Private Ch R.S.F., was killed at N' 0 an a cousin. Seaman enrtellv, was lost witli uai went down with Lord 0 board. IiXTER killed. ai I William Dickson, killed in France cn 4th form year. is Howgate.

Maxv W'lc niore recently in Glasgow: Sg'p a grandson of Mr David f'ruyn i ars fennel, Dumfries. He QL Or to trade. Nr gut hrie KILLED. Guthrie. Gordon li 0m of the Annandale 1 katterly in the Jardine Dimvoodie Ixidge, in Fra l( on July lit Tv iear hu.g Ins platoon in an fimh-tct his stay in Lockerbie fJi l6 thrie was prominently Nr 1 1( Tennis Club.

He was of Ike Rev. IV. G. Guthrie, uSS Aberdeenshire. COLONIAL KILLED.

Alpine Street. Dalbeattie, 5 Jn that her nephew, Imu OS South African billed in action in France Private Carson went am a igP ha German West Hfl ken came over to this couny a I ou th African Scottish. Ho kt ea to Egypt, and later on 2B Private Carson, a earB age, was a painter I v. i his apprenticeship to r. llI! dell, Dalbeattie, before tL Africa, where he had of or voars prior to the war.

SOLDIER KILLED A rni has been received I rs Oallaelaer. High Street, that Prirate John Camp- 'Who was brought up with i 00( as killed in action lAdi July. Private Camp-20. years of age, was a t' i Go en Ksted in January Derby scheme, and went months ago. KILLED IN ACTION.

tion has been received Um Borthwick, fton.i’ 1 8 son, Private Own Scottish fit' Pi killed in action in 5 a a Borthwick, who was 13 enll sted last. March. Ho employment of Mr I'emist, Moffat. He had mw; 1 rilVt ri in France with his I AWAX FAm i) ia Montreal, whose in 1 Robert Caine, was T) 'A lr has received the yon King commands thh true sympathy of hhe Queen in your The Prime. Sond the Government reav eni i lr deepest sympathy have resided at Gasstowh, and two J' Ot NDED.

ti( 'lson, Campdouglas Av. been inhi () ce this week that if 1 Andrew Todd Wilson, 1 Vr! 1 1 Previously reported 1 at the D.udancllcs at dato c. rc nmed to have How a lfc nt Vl was Hook llc a nnd was called up with DUMFRIES UAILOWAY DAY STANDARD. AUGUST 12, 1918. the Territorials on the outbreak of war.

Mr and Mrs youngest son, Piper David Wilson, K. 0.5.8., was also severely wounded at the Dardanelles, and be was discharged from the army lastweek. Their eldest son, Private John E. Wilson, Gordons, was severely wounded on 2d March of this year, and has since been in hospital at Loughborough, Leicestershire. formerly in the employment of r- Laidlaw Moffat, Drnnfrios.

F-s Uo brothers, Sergeant. Ihomson Lance-Corporal R. Thomson, are bo'h the K.O.S.R. Mrs J. Graham, Gasstown, has received information that her husband, Lance- Corporal J.

Graham, Black ate a. Canadian Contingent, was wounded in A ranee, and is now in Woodcote Park Convalescent Hospital, Epsom. He sustained a gunshot wound in the right arm. Lance- Corporal Graham is a joiner to trade, anu emigrated to Canada three years aro He is well known locally as a football player, having officiated as goalkeeper for both Dumfries and the sth K. 0.5.8.

football clubs. 1 7e more officers of the regiment are rr-oorted wounded, Lieutenant C. Church, Second Lieutenant H. R- Collier, Lieutenant E. G'les, Second lieutenant A.

H. Smith, and Second Lieutenant J. C. Stewart. Adding to the figures given above those of previous casualty lists which have been issued nee the beginning of the British offensive on Ist July, the losses to the Scottish Borderers Regiment (of which four battalions have been more or less engaged) may be tabulated as follows: Officers.

Otlier ranks. Total. Kiilod 22 41 63 Wounded 35 562 597 Missing 1 70 71 Prisoner 1 1 Most of the casualties in the rank and file, where the parties belong to this district, have already been reported in the but we reproduce those which appear in the latest official lists: Dryden, 6282, Dumfries. Alexander, 18851, Dumfries; F. Beattie, 18337, Annan; J.

Blackwood, 18846, Dumfries; R. Bryson, 18754, Ecclefechan; A. Caldwell, 20874, Sanquhar; F. H. Cameron, 16172, Isle of Whithorn; P.

Copland, 20328, Annan; A. Corrie, 18106, Dalbeattie; G. Davidson, 19916, Sanquhar; T. Davidson, 17384, Lockerbie; J. Dimoan, 18973, Lockerbie; T.

Elliot, 16859, Langholm; T. Girgan, 18857, Oreetown; G. Hunter, 11183, Dumfries; W. Irving, 18261, Canonhie; T. J.

Johnston, 20223, Dalbeattie; Lance-Corporal J. Johnstone, 10830, Lockerbie; W. Kerr, 18495, Thornhill; R. 18219, Kirkcudbright; A. Mein, 14790, Dumfries; Sergeant A.

Muirhead, 9420, Dalbeattie; Corporal G. Nightingale, 8448, Dumfries; Lance- Corporal J. Palmer, 18155, Dumfries; D. Pearson, 9966, Dumfries; J. Robertson, 20471, Sanquhar; T.

Baunderson, 6932, Dumfries; J. Scott, 20908, Ecclerechan; J. Thorhurn, 20468, Sanquhar; Sergeant W. Vickerion, 9439, Kirkconnel; W. Watson, 18865, Dumfries; R.

Wilson, 20911, Dumfries; R. Cotta. 12318, Sanquhar Lance-Corporal W. Dempster, 10170, Kirkmahoo; G. Herries, 12299, Dumfries; L.

Little, 12362, Moffat; R. 12144, Dumfries; R. 6286, Dumfries; Acting Sergeant-Major E. 6770, Kirkcudbright; A. Nelson, 17964, Wanlockhead.

GIFTS TO TERRITORIALS IN EGYPT Miss P. A. Young, Lincluden House, has received from Major Slmson, Officer Commanding the K. 0.5.8., two letters of thanks. The first, dated 23d June, says I have much pleasure in acknowledging receipt of a bale, which arrived to-day, containing 100 pairs of socks.

Also three boxes containing oatmeal. The oatmeal I take to be part of the consignment from Mr Wyllie, Elrnbank, and Mr Halllday, Parkhurst, advised in your letter of 29th February. Will you please convey to these gentlemen the appreciation of their kindness 1 The socks are always welcome, and are being issued to the men as they require The second, dated 17th July, says I have pleasure in acknowledging receipt of two packages containing stationery, pencils, lime juice tablets, etc. These have been distributed amongst the men from Dumfries and Maxwelltown, and on their please accept my best thanks for these very acceptable LANGHOLM PARISH RATES SCHOOL RATE, 2S OID. A meeting of Langholm Parish Council was held on Paisley, The Holm, presiding There were also present Messrs Easion, Milroy, Wilson, Cairns, and Milne Home; with the clerk and inspector, Mr Morrison.

It was reported that Messrs Paisley and Bell, members of the Budget Committee, had gone over the estimates of income and expenditure for the ensuing year. The sums requiring to be raised by assessment are as follows For poor law purposes, £634 registration, £26 cemetery, £25 education (being the amount requisitioned by the School Board), £1285. To meet these sums it was resolved that the rates for the current year be levied as follows Poor rate, sjd on owners, on occupiers registration, id on both owners and occupiers; cemetery, an eighth of a penny on both owners and occupiers education, Hid on owners. Is Id on occupiers; totals, Is 55d and Is 7id. The school rate has risen by 4d over last year, and the poor rate is reduced three-farthings.

The usual abatements were allowed on houses and lands. It was reported that the number of vagrants making application for admission to the poorhonse had greatly increased in consequence of the common lodging-house being closed. LOCKKRBIE LAMB SALE. STRONG DEMAND FOR CROSSES. Messrs Harrison, In continuation of their opening sale of sheep and lambs, on Wednesday disposed of 5000 Cheviot wether lambs and 1500 cross lambs, the entry being slightly under that of last year.

There was a good attendance of buyers from the surrounding district, as well as Cumberland and the south. Owing to the cold, wet spring and summer up to recently, the tops in general were scarcely as good as last year. Trade was rather quieter than had been anticipated. The ruling prices were generally from Is to 6s 6d in advance of last year, the average Increase being about 2s. The sale was topped by the Renaidburn consignment, which made 365.

Cross lambs wnre shown In comparatively good condition, and met a strong demand, prices generally being from 3s to 5s over those of a year ago. The fop price was 42s 6d, got for the Broomlands, Beattock, lot. A good clearance resulted. Appended is a note of the lots and prices as sold. Where figures are given within parentheses they are those made by the corresponding lots last year.

the ease ot last year, obtained the top price In the sale, 56s 6d. The demand opened rather slow, but improved as the sale proceeded, The dry weather prevailing at present is affecting the prospects keep. The prices all round showed a considerable advance on the rates ruling at the corresponding sale last year. There was a large attendance of local and other buyers, and a speedy clearance was effected. The following were the leading prices of the lambs FARMER'S SON KILLED Intimation has been received that Mr William son of the late Mr Janies of Boreland and Maidland, Wigtown, has been killed in action.

DIED FROM WOUNDS Sapper James Dunn, Royal Engineers (T.F.), youngest son of Mr Alex. Dunn, Coatbridge, formerly church officer in St Church, Moffat, has died from wounds received in France. He was 22 years of age and unmarried. DIED IN EAST AFRICA Official information has been received that Robert Straiton. eldest son of Mr Samuel Straiton, Mossend, Corsock, has died of enteric fever in East Africa.

He joined General forces about the end of 1915. DUMFRIES MAN MISSING Lance-Corporal John R. of the Camerons, lias been posted missing since 23d July, following upon an engagement in France in which his battalion took part. He is twenty years of age, and was in the employment of Mr MacGowan, draper, Plainstones, Dumfries. Enlisting a year and a half ago, he proceeded to the Continent after three training.

He is the son of Mr John M'Clure, insurance agent, Emerald Terrace, Vennel, and grandson of the late Mr John bootmaker, English Street. A note accompanying the official intimation sent to his father says: The term does not necessarily mean that the soldier is killed or wounded. He may be an unwounded prisoner or temporarily separated from his DUMFRIES PLUMBER MISSING Mrs Black, 41 Street, Dumfries, has received official intimation that her son, Private William Black, K. 0.5.8., was reported missing on 23d July. Private Eflack, who is 22 years of age, and was employed with Mr Dickson, plumber, enlisted in October, 1914, and proceeded to France last August.

During that period he has never been home on furlough. The last letter received by bis mother was dated 16th Julv, in which he stated that he observed with regret from tho that Lieutenant W. Dickie had been killed, and stated that he considered him one of the finest officers he had served under. Mrs eldest son. Sergeant John Black, was in the Gallipoli fighting, and was injured there, and is presently discharged.

Other two sons, George and Adam, are presently attached to the K. 0.5.8. DALRY SOLDIER MISSING Private A. Tait, K. 0.5.8., lias been missing from Bth July.

He had gone out with a party, and an enemy shell exploded where they were. Private Tait was a painter, having served bis apprenticeship with bis brother, Mr John Tait, Dairy. He enlisted in October, 1914; went to the front on 11th July, and was wounded on 25th September. SERGEANT MISSING Sergeant James Weather head, son of Mr John Wcatherhead, bank manager, Birmingham, and nephew of Miss Weatherhead, baker. High Street, Moffat, of the Birmingham Battalion Royal Warwicks, has been reported missing since 22d July in the engagement at Tjongnev.nl and High Wood.

Sergt. Weatherhead, who is 22 years of age, was seen hy a comrade to be severely hit. In the fighting referred to the Warwicks were badly cut np, only 60 being unscathed in one of ne battalions of a thousand men and 130 in the other battalion. TEACHER OFFICER WOUNDED Intimation has been received that Second Lieutenant John R. Cattanach, Gordon Highlanders (son-in-law of Mr Jas.

Henry, Strath lea, Moffat), has been wounded in France on July 31, and is in hospital at Woolwich. Lieut. Cattanach, who is a teacher in Rothesay Academy, was married to Miss Henry, Moffat, two months ago. Ho received his commission an November last. MAXWELLTOWN SERGEANT-MAJOR WOUNDED.

Company Sergeant-Major Tliomas Gibson, of the Football Battalion Middlesex Regiment, is suffering from shell shock. Ho was for eight days in hospital at Rouen, and is now in a Leeds hospital. A letter written by him to his brother, Mr Gibson, flesher, Maxwelltown, states that he is making good progress towards convalescence. MAXWELLTOWN SERGEANT WOUNDED. Mrs Robertson, 44 College Street, Maxwelltown, has received a postcard from her husband, Sergeant J.

F. Robertson. H.L.1., stating that he has been admitted to hospital at Springburn, Glasgow, suffering from wounds in the leg and wrist. She has also received a postcard from a nurse at the General Hospital in France, in which she states that one of the bullets hit Sergeant watch, and he is bringing it home as a sonveaair. Sergt.

Robertson was a reservist, and was called up at the outbreak of hostilities and proceeded direct to France. He was very badly wounded in October of 1914. and was in hospital for nine months. He returned to the trenches in June of last year, and has been through much heavy lighting. When called up, Sergeant Robertson was employed as a warder in Dumfries Prison.

DUMFRIES COMPOSITOR A letter received in Dumfries from a comrade in the Own Scottish Borderers refers to Sergeant Sam. Gladstone, who was reported in last Standard to have been wounded. The writer states that one of his arms was blown off, and that he has not seen him since the action. Mr Gladstone is a compositor to trade, and his wife and family live at 60 Shakespeare Street, Dumfries. GASSTOWN SOLDIERS WOUNJIED Official information has been received by Mr David Thomson, Victoria Cottage, Gasstown, that his son, Lance-Corporal J.

B. Thomson, Royal Scots, was wounded on 4th August in France. He wms engaged in a bombing attack when he was struck with shrapnel on the right arm. The injury fortunately is of a serious nature, for ho has written a postcard to his parents from Stockport Hospital. He enlisted in February last in the Scottish Rifles, but was transferred to the Royal Scots when he went to France six weeks ago.

Prior to enlistment he was om- a mason ut Gietna, and he was LOCKERBIE, MEN WOUNDED Mrs Brown. Ma ns Street, Lockerbie, has been informed that her son. Gordon Brown. K. 0.5.8..

has been wounded. He joined the army before the outbreak of war. and has seen a good deal of service. His father is in a piovisiona! battalion. Notification has been received fiat Private Harrv Maekay.

of the Canadians, fourth son of Mr Townhead Street, Lockerbie, has been wounded. Private Mackay. who went to the front over a year ago, had been in Canada about three years when he enlisted. MOEFAT MAN WOUNDED. has been received that Private William Wightmnn (brother of Mr Thos.

Wightman. 3 Beechgrove. Moffat), of the has been wounded by shell in France, and is in hospital in Manchester. GAMEKEEPER WOUNDED. Private Walter Ren wick, K.

0.5.8. (son of Mr Walter Renwick. pnmekeepe-r, ills'), has been wounded in France, and is in hospital in Kent and doing well Before enlisting he was in the employment of Mr Murray, Part-on House, as a gamekeeper. T'YTCE WOTJNDFD Private Robert Boves, K. 0.5.8., was wounded in action in France on July.

Intimation was received to this effect from the hospital in St Albans by his mother, Mrs Boyes, Ronaldstone, Anldgirth. He received a flesh wound in the right arm, nnd is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. He is 23 years of age, and joined the army on 16th September, 1614, proceeding to France in January, 1915. This is the. third time ho has been in hospital, end the second time he has been wounded.

Before enlisting he was employed with Mr Stobo, Hallidayh Mrs Boyes has other two sons serving with the colours. CASTT.E-DOITGLAS MEN WOUNDED. Mr and Mrs R. M'Adam, Carhngwnrk Street, Castle-Donglas, have received information that their son. Private John Adara.

K. 0.5.8.. was wounded on 17th July, hut no particulars are to hand. Private M'Adam, who was a tailor to trade, was also wounded at the battle of Loos. Miss A.gncs White, Carlingwark Street, Castle-Donglas, has been informed that her brother.

Stoker John White, has been admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital at Ha Gosport. DALBEATTIE CANADIAN WOUNDED Mr David John Street, Dalbeattie, has received word from his sonin-law. Private David Seggie, of tho Canadians, that he has been wounded, and is in hospital in Duston. Northampton. CREETOWN SOLDIERS WOUNDED Mrs St John Street.

Creetown. has received intimation that her son. Private James K. 0.5.8., has been wounded in France, but fortunately the wound is not considered serious. Private has been at the front since May.

1016. He has a brother on active service in Egypt. Mr and Mrs Knock cans, Creetown. have received word that their son. Private William Royal Fusiliers, has been wounded in France, and been removed to the base hospital.

Private McDonald onlv recently joined the ferees, and has already been some time in France. Mr and Mrs Reid, Glenquicken, Creetown, have received word that their son, Private Peter Reid. Royal Fusiliers, has been wounded in France, and is now in Stobhill Military Hospital, Glasgow. Private Reid only joined the army a few months ago, and has already been some time in France. It is rather a coincidence that Privates and Reid joined the army the same day and were drafted to the same regiment.

They went to France together, and were wounded on the same day. WIGTOWN MAN WOUNDED Word has been received that Mr J. Sproat, Baldoon, Wigtown, has been wounded in action. Mr Sproat, who is well-known in the Stewartry, was in the Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers along with Sergeant J. M.

Armstrong and Sergeant J. W. Turnbull, who are reported killed. LANGHOLM AND DISTRICT Private Leo il, Canadians, late of Ivangholm, and of Carlisle, is reported to have died on June 28 of wounds. He was oaie of four sons, all of whom joined the forces.

Private R. Graham. Sanghtrecs, Canonbie, who joined the Border Regiment, died of wounds on July 9. He was the only son of the late Mr James Graham, Saughtrees. Lieutenant W.

Elliot, Cameron Highlanders, Kirndean, New castle ton, is reported severely wounded. He was a member of Langholm Rugby fifteen, ana showed much brilliance as a half-back. Private R. A. Knight, Camerons, late of the Buccleuch Hotel, Langholm, is and is in hospital in this country.

MAXWELLTOWN SOLDIER ILL. Mrs 17 Howgate Street, Maxwelltown, has received word from her son. Private William Giobler, K. 0.5.8., that he has been invalided from France on account of sickness, and is at present in the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. HEAVY K.

0.5.3. LOSSES. 791 CASUALTIES Casualty lists published on Wednesday and yesterday contain names of 733 noncommissioned officers and men of the Own Scottish Borderers, 41 being reported killed in action or died of wounds, 71 missing, and 562 wounded. The death in action of five more officers is also announced. Second Lieutenant Alexander was the only son of the late Mr A.

B. Donald, City Engineer, Glasgow, and was a partner in a Glasgow firm of solicitors. The others were Second Lieutenant H. E. G.

Yarrow. Kenth Second Lieutenant L. G. Robertson. Second Lieutenant A.

C. Saxton, and Captain F. GLENKENS FLOWER SHOW, The Glenkcns flower and vegetable show, open to cottagers in the four parishes of Kells, Balmaclelian, Dairy, and Carsphaim, was held in Dairy on Thursday. It was formally opened by Colonel Kennedy, in the absence of the president of the society, Mr Charles W. Forbes of Callendar.

The number both of entries and competitors was far below the usual mark but the quality of the exhibits was highly creditable, in spite of the unfavourable season. The judges were Mr Strachan, Kenmure Castle, and Mr Carter, Airds. The show was superintended hy the Rev. P. Philip, hon.

secretary of the society, assisted bv Mr John Black, gardener, Ardlaggan, 'New- Galloway. The following is the prizelist COTTAGE GARDEN'S, Kells (one Welsh, New-Galloway. Bal G. Russell; 2, W. Johnstone, Garpol, Sergt.

Rennie; 2, S. Hawthorne. Cars phairn (one Anderson, Llggate. VEGETABLES. Early varieties R.

Welsh; 2, G. Russell; 5, Mrs Devlin, Dairy. Round varieties R. Wekh; 2, Mrs Brown. Dairy; 5, G.

Russell. Mrs Coltart, Dairy; 2. G. Russell; 3, J. Clement, Dairy.

R. Welsh; 2, Janies Caird, Dairy; 3, G. Russell. Early J. Clement, Dairy; 2, Peggy Robertson, Blaquhairn; 3, S.

Hawthorne. Early carrots Mrs Devlin, Dairy; 2, Edward Welsh, Balmaclellan; 3, J. Clement. Intermediate Edward Welsh; 2, R. Welsh, New-Galloway; 3, Mrs Devlin.

R. Welsh; 2, G. Russell; 3, James Russell. Onions R. Welsh; 2, Mrs Brown.

Potato onions R. Welsh; 2, J. Clement. R. Welsh: 2, James Russell; 3, G.

Russell. Basket of R. Welsh; 2, G. Russell; 3. Mrs Brown.

R. Welsh; 2, Mrs Brown; 3, James Caird. R. Welsh; 2, Mrs Brown. R.

Welsh. Early Mrs Brown; 2, George Russell; 5, R. Welsh. FLOWERS R. Welsh; 2, Mrs Brown; 3, Mrs R.

Welsh. Mary Russell; 2, G. Russell; 3, Mrs R. Welsh. Mrs R.

Welsh: 2, Mary Russell; 3, R. Welsh. Geraniums Mrs Gordon Hamilton, Dairy; 2, Mrs Candlish, Dairy; 3, Mrs R. Welsh. Mrs Clement; 2, J.

Clement; 3, Mrs.G. Russell. Mrs R. Welsh; 2, R. Welsh; 5, John M'Kenzie, Dairy.

and 2, R. Welsh; 3, James Caird. Hanging Mrs R. Welsh; 2, Mrs Brown; 3, Mrs Clement. Foliage R.

Welsh; 2, Mrs Welsh; 3, Mrs T. M'Millan, Dairy. Variety Mrs Brown; 2, Nettie Russell; 3, Mrs Welsh. Garden bouquet Mrs Brown. Wild Brown.

Mr G. L. Moffat, solicitor, Lockerbie, lias been appointed procurator-fiscal for the burgh of Loehmaben in room of the late J. A Mackenzie. Mottswald Rates.

a meeting of Parish Council the rates for the year endine Whitsunday, 1917, were fixed as follows Poor, owners Ifd, occupiers. 1 registration, nil; education, owners occupiers, This shows a reduction of one-eighth of a penny per pound on owners and a farthing on occupiers. CHEVIOT WEDDEE, LAMBS. Fauldbrae 24s 6d (17s 6d) 2sa 5d Do- 24g 3d Twjglees, Black Ksk hirsel 27s 3d and 27s (27s 6d) The Closs 26s 3d and 28s (245, 23s 9d) Waterhead of Drjfe, Macmaw hirsel 28s 6d (245) Encstane 28s (25s 9d, 265) Wmterhope, Southside 30s 3d (28s) Buracleucti 6d, 24s 6d (295) Polmoodie 24s 9d (26s 3d) 19s 6d (20s 6d) Do- 15s (16s) Bodesbeck. Law hirsel 25s 6d.

25s (25s 6d, 24s 6d) Twiglees, Sandyford liirsel 28s 5d (26s 6d) Tanlawhill, Westside hirscl 27s Ilennaldburn and 22s (lubhili, Rigg hirsel 22s 6d Roundstonefoot 24s 6d Crossdykea 27s 9d Cole, Eskdalemuir 30s Holm 32s 9d, 24s 6d Holmhead, Dairy 24s 5d Twiglees, Kilburn hirsel 25s 6d, 14s 6d (25s sd) Chapel 27s 3d Watcarrick 29s 3d Do. 22s 6d Winterhopc, Northside 26s 9d Clenries, Clawclieth hirsel 28s 5d Tanlawhill Sanctyford hirsel Glendinaiug, Westside 28s (27s 3d) Archbank, Moffat 26s (255, 9d, 25s 9d) Capplegill, Yoke hirsel 27s 6d (26s 3d) Do. Do 32s 6d, 22s 3d (22s 6d) Do. Do. 17s 6d a9s) Nether Cassock 54s 3d, 52s 6d, 255, 19s (30s) Bodesbeck, Nethertown hirsel 25s 6d (25s 34) Croftheads, Moffat 22s 6d (21s) Moodlaw 28s 6d (27s 3d) Do.

22s 6d (22s 6d) Bailiehill 24s (21s 3d) Castle Crurie hirsel 28s Do. Do 22s Twiglees, Twigleea hirsci 26s (2T7s) Waterhead of Dryfc, High End hirsel 31s (28s) Tanlawhill, Taalawhili liirscl 27s 3d, 13s 6d (25s 3d, 255, 14s) CROSS LAMBS. TVanksideyett 40s 6d Cornlea 3d. 26s 9d, 27s 6d, 23s 6d. 22s 6d) Burnside, Kirkmahoe 40s (27s 9d) Lanarkhall Parks Terregles 30s 6d (29? 6d) 37s 9d (27s 6d) Barntimpin 53s 6d (27s 6d) Cauldholm 27s 6d (25a) Cterkhill 35s 6d (27s 3d, 21s 3d) Broomlands 42s 6d 39s 6d Corriestand 54s 9d and 27s 6d (29s 3d) idr Moffat 32s 6d (27s treconside, -ia.

Darlawhilis 30s 9d (28s 3d, 21s 6d) Barnkin of Craigs 36s 6d 9d, 265, 18s) Moaslands 35s 3d (26s 6d) Hawkshaw 28s 6d ANNAN LAMB SALEa COMS3DERABLE INCREASES. MESSRS KIRKPATRICK SONS Messrs J. Kirkpatrick Sons yesterday held their first special sale of lambs for the season at Annan, when 10,000 were put through the ring. There was a large number of buyers forward, but bidding at times was somewhat cautious. Half-bred latnbs made an excellent show, the quality being equal to last year in most cases Prices showed an Increase of from 2s to Its, or an average of 6s.

Waterbeck topped the market at 56s 3d. Cheviot lambs were a particularly good show for this first sale, and commanded keen competition, selling fully readier than haif-breds, and had no lack of customers. Prices averaged an Increase of 4s. Glendlvan topped the market at 39s 6d, while a good consignment from Nether Cassock made. 35s 9d.

The following are the details, the prices tn parentheses being those of last year for the sake of comparison. FEEDING SHEEP. Swordwell (cross shearlings), 655. Middlesh-aw (cross), 39s 6d (35s 6d). Newbie (cross), 725.

Longdyke (half-bred), 74s 6d. CrofUieads (Cheviot), 44s Sd and 46s 6d. Riddingwood (Cheviots), 43s 6d and 265. Sark Tower, 375. HALF-BRED ASTD DOWN LAMBS Middleshaw, 345.

LocMeld (Suffolk cross), 35s 5d (34s 9d, 33s 9d). Howrigg (Suffolk cross). 46s 3d. Gair, 455. Paulsland, 44s (38s 6d) and 325.

Patrickholm, 36s (345). The Park (Suffolk cross), 51s 3d. Hughsrigg, 36s 6d and 37s 3d. Sorbic, 37s 6d (32s 6d). Murraytfawaite Mains, 47s 3d and 38s 3d (39s 3d).

Millliill, Cocklicks (Suffolk cross), 51s 6d and 42s 6d (41s 6d). Isle of Dalton (Suffolk cross), 57s 6d (36s 3d, 40s 9d). Terrona (Oxford cross), 40s 6d, 335; do. (halfbred), 37s 3d, 43s 6d, and 39s 3d (3Ss 9d, 37s 3d). High Mill, 35s 9d.

Gilmartin, 40s 9d (33s 3d). Sarkshields, 55s 3d. Newfteid (Suffolk cross), 45s 6d and 38s; do. (half-bred), 35s and 32s 6d. Backburn, 48s and 41s.

Hoddoui Castle, 46s (375). Waterbeck, 56s 3d and 45s (335). Mouldyhills, 42s (39s 3d). Holestane, 43s 6d (38s 3d, 38s 9d, 395). Aitohisonsbank, 46s (39s 3d).

Closebum Mains, 38s 6d. South Gorrielaw (Suffolk cross), 44s 9d. Toomshielburn, 42s (395). Whiteknowcs, 38s 3d. Gilchristland, 38s 6d, 37s 6d (355).

Roekhillhead, 41s 9d. Kirkburn (Suffolk cross), 46s 6d, and 45s 9d. Chapel of Logan, 50s 9d (41s). Broats, 39s and 36s 9d; do. (Suffolk cross), 40s 9d and 39s 9d (38s 3d, 38s 6d.

395). Kyle. 50s 3d. Tibbers, 44s 9d. Ellerslie, 40s.

Whitelees, 49s and 44s (36s 9d). Bogra, 46s 3d. Potholm, 39s 9d. Ryemuir, 44s 9d. Craighodsestcads, 37s 3d (335).

Carlesgill, 38s 9d (345). Howgill, Langholm. 39s 3d and 54s 9d (34s 3d). Wattaraan, 42s 6d (35s 9d). Croftheads, Moffat, 365.

Barnglies, 40s 6d (35s 9d). Glenaierfoot, 41s 3d. Splwaybank, 35s 6d. Between the Waters, 35s 9d. Landheads, 37s 9d.

Belridding, 41s 3d. Cowdens, 49s 9d (38s). Whitespottes, 32s 6d. CROSS-BRED LAMBS. Auld Mills, 365.

Gordiestone, 36s 6d. Skinford. 37s (32s 9d). Mouswald Grange, 44s 3d. The Wood, Kirkmkbael, 53s 3d and 295.

Johnstone, 25s 9d and 20s 6d. Shaws, Auldgirth, 33s 3d. CHEVIOT LAMBS Terrona, Upper End hirsel, 25s 3d (23s 6d). Barnglieshead, 26s (34s and 21s). Cleughfoot, 21s 3d.

Morton Mains, East Morton Hill, 255. Brnntshielbog, 235, 18s, and 16s 3d (24s and 19s 6d). Highstoneridge, 26s 9d and 17s 9d (18s and 24s 9d). Westwater, Glentinmont Hope hirsel, 27s 6d; Hunterhcck (East Side), 30s 3d (28s 9d). Hopsrig.

Calkin hirsel, 25s and 31s 6d (235). Capelfoot, Cairnknowe hirsel, 28s 9d (2fss 9d). Garwald, Garwald Shiels hirsel. 31s and 24s 6d (29s 6d). Arklcton, 34s (28s).

Hunterheck (West Side), 265. Bush ot Ewes, 30s, 23s 9d (28s 6d). Nether Cassock, 35s 9d, 27s 3d, and 18s (30s 6d). Auchencairn, 275, 54s 6d, and 26s 6d (24s 6d and 25s 9d). Dumfedling, 29s and 21s 6d (22s 6d and 275).

Garwald, Loch Fell hirsel. 29s and 24s 6d. Glendwan, 39s 6d and 28s 3d (27s 3d). Hopsrig, Bornble hirsel, 23s 9d. Conhess, 23s 3d and 28s (25s sd).

estwater, Ariegill hirsel, 23s 3d. CarlesgUl, 24s (245). Sorb.o, 28s 3d (25s 6d). BLACKFACED LAMBS The Wood, Kirkmichael, 23s and 20s 3d. Dryfehead, 27s 9d (225).

Mr T. Speak, 16s 6d, 16s 6d, 16s, and 12s (16s and 17s). MESSRS THOMSON LAURIE Messrs Thomson A- Laurie held their first special sale of lambs yesterday for the season at Annan. The numbers presented were fully up to the corresponding sales of previous years, and the quality ot stock all over was a good average. Half-bred lambs were the beat represented, and Included several pens of considerable merit.

Suffolk crosses consisted of consignments from The Edge of Hoddom, Wardpark, and Splttalriddinghill, and these were of excellent quality In good condition. Cheviot crosses from a blackfaced ram and hlackfaced lambs were only a moderate show. The Edge top half-bred? made 43s 6d. while the Suffolk crosses from tl'-o same farm made 56s 6d. Wardpark and Ssplttalriddinghil! brought 56s and 49s Cd re sportively.

Mt Wai. Kerr, The as iu DUMFRIES BUTTER AND EGG MARKET There was a strong demand for both butter and eggs on Wednesday, and the opening prices showed a penny Increase over last prices. This increase was maintained throughout, and a ready sale was effected. Quotations: Hen Is lOd and Is lid per doz. Retail 2s Tier doz, Is sd per lb Retail Is 6d per lb, HALF-BRED lAMBS.

Holmslonc, 43s 6d. Busli of C-raigs, 433 9d. Middlebierigg, 425. Mcikle Dyke, 45s and 5d3 9d. Dunnabie, 37s 3d.

Torticakhiil, 37s 3d. 573, and 29s 9d. Kirtkston. 40s 6d. Blackpark, 44s Purdomstono, 34s 6d.

Darlawhiils, 355, Spittalrlddinghill, 41s 6d and 37a 6d; do. (Suffolk cross), 49s fid. Whltehill, 39a fid and 30s. Cbapelhill, 34s fid. Wardpark (Suffolk cross), 565.

Edge (Suffolk cross), 56s 3d, 43s fid, and 34s 3d; do. (half-bred). 45s fid. Castlebill, Sis and 375, CowthlU, CHEVIOT lAMBS. Cairnhcad, 2os fid.

Borelaml, 24s 9d. Pingle and Woodside, 27s 9d. Lyneholm. 26s 3d, Becks (West Side), 255. Pennyland, 25s fid.

CROSS-BRED LAMBS. Qrennan. 17s 5d and 17s 3d. Court hill, 46s 9d and 32s 9d. Blackpark, 30s.

Bamdennoch, 355. isjngbridgemuir, 30s 6d. Snade, Dune core, 6d aad 375. Half mark, 24s 9d. MILITARY PENSIONS ACT.

A meeting of representatives from trades unions, branches of trades nnions co-operative societies, and registered friendly societies was held in the Town Hall. Maxwelltown, last night for the purpose of nominating and recommending two or more persons from amongst whom the Town Council shall select and appoint as representative of labour one member to the local committoo to be constituted for the Stewartry, in terms and for the purposes of the Naval and Military War Pensions, Act, 1915. Provost Arnott presided, and he was accompanied by Mr A. Dohie, town clerk. On the motion of Mr Fair, secretary of the Dumfries and Maxwelltown Trades Council, seconded by Mr CFNeill, Shop Assistants? Union, it was unanimously agreed to nominate Mr James Armour, Pleasance Avenue, Troaueer Road, of the Scottish Typographical Association, and Mr Nicol Muir, 47 Glasgow Street, of the Painters' Society.

A vote of thanks was accorded to the Provost for preaiding, on the call of Mr Fair. 23 fat cattle soM were-; TiamriiT-Lutl-t. IS, to £3B 6d; £57 6d; cross polled baltoeks, fid to £3l UN cross homed heifers, £l7 2s fid to £32 Wsr crow polled heifers, £25 to £27; cross cows. £29 ss: polled cots, £23 17s fid. Sjttt-brede Chengs), 55s fid.

TROQUEER SCHOOL BOAIID. A mecuing of Troqnoer School Board was held in Laurieknowe on Tuesday afternoon. Ex-Provost Nicholson presided, and the others present wore Provost Arnott and Mr with Mr A. Dobie, clerk. A letter was read intimating that Mr wished to retire from the School Board, as ho was quite unable to take any part in the work.

It was agreed to follow the usual rule of allowing the letter to lie on the table for a month. The Clerk intimated that the grant for Glasgow Street School was £352 10s 2d, compared with £344 6s 4d last year, an of £8 8s lOd; and for Lanrieknowo School £748 18s 6d, as against £733 8s 3d last year, an increase of £l5 10s 2d. There was submitted a report by the Rev. John Begg on the religious knowledge examinations which he had conducted at the four schools under the Board. It was stated, with reference to Whinnyhill School, that there was evidently difficulty in teaching the smaller children while the larger pupils were present, but he thought the teacher sought to copo with this difficulty, and endeavoured to secure for smaller children the teaching tliat was suitable and necessary.

At Drumsloot School it was quite evident to an examiner that considerable pains had been taken by the teacher to make the lessons interesting to, and readily assimilated by, the chib dren. He behoved the Board might rest satisfied that good, profitable, religious instruction was being given by the teachers in these two country schools. In Laurioknowe School, as a whole, there was evidence that the inculcation of Bible truth was seriously and heartily undertaken, and the memory work both in prose and metre seemed to have sustained attention. Throughout Glasgow Street School he was satisfied that a good grounding in Bible truth was being given, and the teachers seemed to be using the time at their disposal for religious teaching to good advantage, and with praiseworthy results. The reports were considered liigUy satisfiactory.

It was agreed to express tlio Board's thanks to Mr Begg for conducting the examinations, and for his exhaustive report on the various schools. Garden Parts' at garden party and sale was bold in tbc grounds of Middlebie on Saturday afternoon to raise money for comforts. The proceedings were opened by Mr H. Cavan Irving of Burnfoot, Convener of tbo County. A bring-and-buy stall raised £6 3s 6d; a home produce stall, £5 5s 6d; sweets stall, £6 10s cako stall, £9 7s 6d; teas, £lO 2s; cash donations, £7 ss; poultry, £2 18s; a goat, £2 14s.

In addition to these there were many games, entertainments, and competitions. Over £65 was realised. iftarkets. ROYAL AUCTION MART, DUMFRIES, Messrs Thomson Laurie sold on Wednesday 40 fat cattle, 39 dairy cattle, 17 store cattle, 11 calves, 37 pigs, 271 sheep and lambs, at the following quotations: Fat bulls, £23 5s to £2B 17s 6d; Ayrshire bulls, £ll 15s to £2B 15s; Galioway bull. £29 ICs; Ayrshire cows, £l6 10s to £23 ss; £7 2s 6d to £l6; cross-bred cows.

£2B 17s 6d to £29 10s; Galioway cows, £24 to £26 17s CJ; cross homed bullocks. £25 to £36 12s 6d; £l6 15s to £2l 12s 6d; Galloway bullock, £3O ss: Ayrshire bullocks, £l5 5s to £l9; Ayrshire heifer. £l6 12s 6d; Galloway heifer, £2O 12s 6d. Dairy heifers, £25 to £3B ss; £2O 5s to £24 2s 6d; cross-bred cows, £25 to £27; Ayrshire cows, £l9 to £3O 2s 6d; do, (aged), £9 17s 6d to £l4 ss; Ayrshire heifers, £l3 7s 6d to £23 15s; Galloway heifer, £23 12s 6d. calves, £1 9s to £2 10s; veal calves, 11? 6d to 595.

sow, £10; pigs, £6 15s to light weights, £4 4s to £6 ss. ewes, 82a to 84s; 30s to 47s 6d; blackfaced ewes, 46s 6d to 55s 6d; 33s 6d to 455; half-bred ewes, 58s to 70s; half-bred lambs, 40s to cross-bred lambs, 36s to 575: biackfaced lambs, 36s to 50s half-bred hoggs, 64s to 70s; cross-bred hoggs, 49s 3d to 52s 9d; rams, 35s to 745; Cheviot hoggs, 38s 3d. Store bullocks, £lB. There was a larger supply of fat cattle, which met a strong demand, but only the best class maintained late high rates. Dairy cattle were shown in fewer numbers, but of average quality, and cross heifers made up to £3B ss.

All over prices were similar to late markets. Pigs and calves a shade easier. Sheep and lambs met a good market. Store cattle a small show, and cleared. THOMSON'S Yesterday Messrs Thomson Laurie had a fair show of fat cattle, but owing to the holding of their first, special lamb sole of the season, the number of sheep was much smaller than usual.

Fat cattle met a gcctL (iemar.d. hut buyers wore more cautious, owing to the wsmi weather. Prices were not appreciably lower. Fat shaop made prices similar to late markets. The -quotations for firths.

the 9th at Plana, HuthweS, tOk wife of David A. Boyd; a son, the Bth at Terregte QanhaM, Dumfries, to Ulr and Mrs James Hunter; daughter. the 7th at Find Farm, Wickham Market, Suffolk, to Mr aad Mrs David a sou. iHitrchtgcs. the 24th at port, Private Wm.

Allan, of Newport, Margaret, youngest daughter of Wra. Fergnsbod, mason, English Street. the Bth Preston Hall, Annan, by tho P.ev, A. Steele, M.A., Ecclefechan, Rev. Archibald A.

Campbell, M.A., eldest son of the late Rev. Dugaid Campbell, Dahnellington. and of Mrs Campbell, 11 Windsor Terrace, Gal-gow, to Ima, elder daughter of Joseph Urquhart, J.P., Preston Hall, and of the late Mrs Urquhart. the 7tb at the Manse. Maxwelltown Parish Church, by the Rev.

D. M. Blesser, John R. Evison, Ist Class P. 0., H.M.

Navy, to Ann, third daughter of William Gray, 19i College Street, Maxwelltown. the 3d at St James' Presbyterian Church, Huddersfield, by the Rev. D. Macrae Tod. M.A., 8.D., George Campbell Kerr, Huddersfield, to Lydia Knight ToWers, Edinburgh, M.8., Cb.B., D.P.H., school medical inspector, West Riding C.C.

the 23th at SI Pro-Cathedral, by the Very Rev. Canon Private Joseph Osborne, of the K.O.S.B eldest son of Mr and Osborne. Maxwell Street, Maxwclltown, to Elizabeth Tweedie, youngest daughter of Mr ami Mrs WeLh, Welldale Terrace, Maxwelltown. subcr SEebbing. the 13th August.

1891, at Ardaire, Ayr, by the Rev. John Millar, Andrew Clark Penman to Jane Guthrie, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Semple. address Mile Ash, Dumfries. Scathe. the 6th at Old Cummertrees, Jane Carlyle Austin, lata ol The GUI, Ctnnmertrees.

tlie 10th last, at the Eoyal lafirmary, Ellen Thompson, beloved vrife of Richard Beattie, Kelhead, aged 53 respected and deeply regretted. the sth at Ayr Street, Moniaive. after a lingering illness, Wm. Clement, aged 33 years. the Bth at 10 Green Street.

Kilmarnock, James Go wan, boot and shoe merchant, late of the 10th at Montreal. Canada, Nome Thomson, fourth son of the lata James Hiddlestou, Kithbank, aged 33 years. the Btli at 282 High Street, Dalbeattie, Robert John Lamb, baker, advanced in years, the Bth at Hardhills, Bnittle. David Rae Mitchell, aged 19 years, son of James Mitchell, blacksmith, Hardhiila. the Bth at 33 Brace Street, Lochmaben, Sarah Tweedie, widow of George Scott, baker, advanced in years.

tte 10th at The Bungalow, Eastfield, William Tilbura, C.E., aged 80. ON SERVICE. On the 28th killed in action In France, Sergeant James Matthew Armstrong. Royal jusihers (Sportsman's Battalion), youngest son of the late Andrew Armstrong, Cult) oh Ringford, and of Mrs Armstrong, Mansfield, Kirkcudbright. CHALMERS.

at 44 Casualty Clearing Station, Franco, on 30th from wonnds received in action, William Rose Chalmers, Machine Gnn Section of 28th Australian Infantry Force, in his 25th year, cider son of Mr James Chalmers, Linnbridgeford Mill, Waterbeck, Ecclcfcchan. Loved by aIL the 4th ult killed in action in France, Private James W. Dioksoir. K. 0.5.8., eldest son of Mr James and Mrs Dickson, 64 Kidston Street.

South Side, Glasgow, and grandson of Mr David Bryden, 68 Friars' Vennel, Dumfries, aged 21 years. the 27th died on service, in the Persian Onlf, James Holmes, A.tR.C., beloved husband of Mary Lockerbie, 45 High Street, Lochmabcn. the 14th kilied in action In France, Private George Sturroek, Ist K. 0.5.8., fourth son of Mr and Mrs Sturrock, Gordon Arms, Palnackic, Dalbeattie, in his 20cii year. TURNER.

20th killed in action in France, Private KotArt Turner, A.S.H., beloved husband of Mary Marchbank, 70 Shakespeare Street, and son of Mr and Mrs George Turner, Ewan's aged 21 by all. intimations. Mr CRAIG ard Family beg to thank all kind friends for their sincere sympathy in their recent berearcment. M'Lellan Street, Dumfries. Mss HTTMF and Family return sincere thanks for many kind expressions of sympathy received by them in their recent sad Clenlaiart Lodge, Moniaive.

and MRS STGBROCK and Family desire to thank many friends for the kind sympathy extended to them in their recent sad Anus, Palnackie, Dalbeattie. Jit loving memory of Agnes Stewart, of It. W. Frame, who ditrf at Belvidere Hospital, Glasgow, 1914. by her Husband GIBSOX.

loving memory of Private Stephen Gibson, aged 18 years, who perished on tha August 13th, 1915. He it were death to give His life that all he loved For faith, and liberty, and truth He offered up his stalwart youth. Peaceful be (thy rest, dear Stephen, We love to kpeak thy name; God knows how much we lutss you, The first oat of our home. by his sorrowing Mother, Brothers, and Sister-in-law and Nephews, 34 Riverside Terrace, Never Kirkconncl, and Whltehill, Sanquhar. KENNEDY.

lorins; memory of our dear Private Robert Kennedy, Ist K. 0.5.8., who was killed in the Dardanelles, August lltli, 1915. This day brings back to memory fresh When one we loved was called away. Bleep on, dear Robert, and take thy rest; They miss yon most who loved yon best. by his brother and sister, James and Mary Jane Kennedy, 17 Princes Street, Lochmaben.

krvinc memory of my dear husband. Private Ivie vho died with the sinking of the Royal Edward in the 13th August, 1915. He lives where none can mourn and weep. And calmly shall this body sleep Till God shall death Himself destroy And raise it into glorious joy. by his Widow and Daughter.

loving memory of ouf dear brother. Private Ivie who died with the sinking of the Royal Edward in the -Sgean Sea, 13th August, 1915. He has joined the heroes gone before, The friends that he held dear God comfort the loved ones left behind, And wipe away all tears. In loving memory of Sarah Hill Brows (Oissie), beloved wife of Cuthbert Nairn, who died on Tuesday. 10th August, 1915, aged 43 Dunscore.

loving memory of my dear sister, Maggie Swan, who died at Townhead, Tinwald, 13th August, 1915. We mourn for yon, dear Maggie, Though not with outward show. Tor the heart that mourns sincerely Mourns silently and low. by her sister, Janet. SW AN.

loving memory of my dear sister. caret Swan, who died at lownhcad, linwald, T3th of August, 1915. Gone hut not forgotten, by her sister, Lizzie, Glasgow. loving memory of my dear husband, Robert Trodden, 9th K. 0.5.8., who was lost when the Royal Edward was torpedoed ib.

the JEgean Sea, 13th August, 1915. God takes our loved ones from our homes. But never from our hearts. St Michael Street, Dumfries. John W.

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