Dumfries and Galloway Standard from Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland • 5

Post-war settlement fling For Peace to the Dumfries btheir weekly meeting 1 fi eison iSct'kL-IL, chose as his 'V Essentials of Amongst the by Mr Henderson the preservation of the Mio world after the war eB of an tribunal and an in-4 al oli force. dod meeting was pre- the president, Mr H. said ho had taken a 1 tuS fPfi; in the question of Jit tnbution of population, to th a Dumfries used to relievo some it! did Eostion of tho largo cities. Enow whether any being given to the it aaemed to him that ih In cities were far too Ca irm ghani, where ho held he took if 'is students, and he ter his horror that about Ofs spent throe and a half travelling. That Vi itia 0 1 greatest evils of our i thought we could ar after the war to the ti 0 towns of to always thought that with its 4 Onp and other facilities, oiu; i the towns well fitted to I ra hly larger than it was 3 talked a great deal and economic reconaltar the war.

Wo had it that the whole standard tjNd i jMd bo raised; that there better standards of g. education. With vt'Mihi. a hind everyone must tbs ho asked, what kSI ft 2 lBe talking about im- tandards of life and ima on( of housing, k'teeH Vacation if we wera to ten Cft Wl tE the possibility of a Xc 8 in fi vast international next twenty or thirty 111 years. In his judg- ae Political by NT OF TUB WORLD j4.f ar the most important Wa th'e issue which trail- IJy, a or aspect of national a unless we could get a 111 of international organi- idle i or other, then it ak of improved here at homo.

a a not fi een very much dis''saf; bou the international C' Thao the world after the iv 4 1 rime Minister did throw J. suggestive hints in his Sbt broadcast a few fi broadly speaking, been very much disil the mass of the Vbe ii egard to this question, iy- 0 that opinion, so far ftt a nto three or four S3palC 9 Va? 8 In tho fi'-st place, O'Sihf 4 a uumbor of people who wore fow but vocal that this country oould r( secure tho peace of the iCltha must all recognise that la Waterloo down to CfJ African War the British Iv; Of merely tho instru- imperial power, but fC 1 enabling the sliips i i Gs tbe world to pur- Ril occasions on the II thaV people seemed to hit bat ln the future we could 7 jT did in tho ninetoentli ccufd guarantee a W(, iwwor tho peace generation or frankly, he oould view. His reason KSn PTrst, there was the and second, Sii Wi. matter of war poten- la tever happened to GertSii enH have to reckon the war with an onor- Sh i a population right in Whether Ger- sta ri g3 to return to de- a 8 111 international life tei j. yet foresee.

But from 0 view of population 10 ac that by tho year in Wo, dd be 48 millions of United Kingdom, in- be Ireland, and there dlions in the old Gcrk, 1 Phis Austria. And it Pla rem6 mbered that in Hie Cg population would be very substantially x. 1 0 Population of Gor- Nhr'dlv our population was rj-, a fi population. Many on cot realise that the aged rapidly The figures showed Jln in re throe million fewer under the age 1914. Competent showed that tho work- of the German Reich SS 1 a hi 1960 would be Ntu Mon double th? working between 16 and 65 in this 1 Cepx rman would always 1 1 a dvantago in regard fn.hply of raw materials War Production.

If our 311 011 declining as it 1 we would have some 8 face. So it was out any possibility could act as SV THB WORLD. of People thought co-operate with our R. indefinitely; that Nf conn U.B. md ouru together guarantee Or Ba ticn of the world trt i ree generations ahead, 'n or 1 would agree br Mnuod co-operation of Sroat Allies was of vital vEiLPoat only hi the imme- ar future, but oven 1 to a lon period.

But fS cf 'bomber that, as every St Enow, alliances in tl? 6 Uie ral ftoii bean temporary btep or powerful to secure a ttainmont of objects tl Gntial bo their safety. GIr A OI mediate objectives ached there had often DUMFRIES OAT.I been the dissolution and collapse of alliances, so that it would be unsale, on the whole, to look forward was not thinking of the immediate post-war a great stretch of time to the safeguarding of international peace simply by the co-operation of the four Allies in the In looking forward to the international future we would have, willy-nilly, to fall back on kind of improved League of League of was not a very happy some kind of international organisation which comprised all States. It might be that we would have, as one famous American publicist had suggested, four great unions, Pacific, European, and so on. But oven under these circumstances a world organisation would be required to bring them together, otherwise there might be considerable clashing of interests. Consequently he thought we would have to fall back on something like an improved League of Nations.

They all knew that the League had certain difficulties. He was thinking of the effective power to carry out the work which ought to devolve on such an international body. What was the real cause of the failure of the League to prevent this present war? In his opinion the cause was twofold. There was not yet developed in the statesmen and leaders of the peoples sufficient of the international mind, the outlook which could look on the good of the svhole and beyond the separate interests of the individual States. But even more important than that was the fact that the League never had any real power.

It lacked two great authorities which ought to bo incorporated in any new League or similar body. INTERNATIONAL POLICK FORCB The first thing it lacked was a permanent body for adjudicating disputes between the nations, and the second thing it lacked was an international force to prevent aggression and carry out the decisions of the international tribunal charged with adjudication of disputes. The society he had been connected with for some time, called the New put these as the essential points in future international reconstruction. The New Commonwealth had not the slightest connection with the new political body which had appeared recently called The Commonwealth The New Commonwealth was an international society. Before the war it had branches in 26 separate countries, and the president of the British section for the last eight years had been Mr Winston Churchill, and the chairman of the committje, Lord Davies The society was simply concerno.l with bringing before public attention the necessity, first, for an international tribunal in equity, and, secondly, for an international police force.

The idea of the international tribunal in equity was that while the court at the Hague had done much valuable work, it was not a tribunal at all fitted either by its constitution or history for the settlement of disputes which had nothing at all to do with international law. The court at the Hague dealt with points in international law. the interpretation of treaties, agreements, arrangements, and conventions between States. The tribunal in equity would not he a judicial body, but would include men of great eminence and experienca in various walks of life. One might choose ex-Colonial administrators, leading business men, and leading trade union leaders of great drawn from a vast variety of occupations and accustomed to deal with questions that were not legal but rather that had to be settled, as the lawyers said, aequo et Going on to deal with the setting up or an international police force, the speaker asked how it was to be constituted.

Either it would have to be composed of units from each of the countries or it would have to be recruited as a special international force, tho members of which would lose their nationality during their period of service. This question had been examined by admirals, generals, and international lawyers, and they had come to the conclusion that it would be better to recruit an international force than to have a force consisting of units from the various nations. Tho international force would see to it that the findings the tribunal were given effect to, and would also see that aggression was stopped. He did not expect that this re-ordering of the world would come about immediately after the war, because tho passion and hatred aroused bw treatment of the and the populations of the occupied countries would take a considerable time to disappear. He hoped the statesmen of the world would not be in too great a hurry to make a permanent treaty of peace.

In expressing thanks to the speaker, Dr T. R. Burnett spoke of the individual responsibility of every citizen in ensuring peace. Football. YOUTH WELFARE LEAGUE.

A start will be made with the Youth Welfare League competition on Saturday, when three games are down for decision. The principal contest will be at Palmerston, where Thornhill will oppose Lockerbie. This should be a good match, as Thornhill have made a good show in the League and Cup contests. Lockerbie are new-comers, but as the district has a large number of clever players to draw on, the new combination is expected to take a prominent place in the competition. The match starts at 3 p.m.

Other games on Saturday are: Dumfries A.T.C. v. Holywood, at Marchmount; and Annan v. Sea Cadets, at Annan. FLAG DAY AT KIRKCONNEL.

Dr Bowman Edgar wishes to thank, on behalf of the and Families Association, the public of Kickcoanel for their generous contribution of £3l Is Id to Their Day Funds. Especial thanks are duo to Corpl. T. Brown and tho Sports Committee of the 4th Battalion Dumfriesshire Home Guard, to Mrs James Sloan and the committee of the Knitting and to Mrs D. M'Connick and the ladies who assisted at the flag day.

LONDON SCOTTISH Tribute To Captain N. Ritchie The current issue of The London Scottish Regimental Gazette contains a tribute to Captain Thomas Norman Ritchie, Adjutant of one of the London Scottish battalions, son 11 Ritchie, medical officer of health for Dumfriesshire. The article state-s: Captain Ritchie was horn in Dumfries on June 9th, 191 hia father being medical officer of health for Dumfriesshire, who served as a Captain in the R.A.W.C. in the last war. His educational career started at Dumfries Academy, where ho was a pupil from 1922 to 1927, serving two years in the Cadet Corps.

From there he proceeded to Edinburgh Academy, where he remained until 1931, serving in the O.T.C. for four years, reaching the exalted rank of unpaid acting sergeant. A chartered accountant by profession, ho' was articled to Graham, Smart Annan, of Edinburgh, from 1931 to 1936, and qualified as a chartered accountant in December, 1936. He came to London in October, 1937, and joined the staff of Brown, Fleming Murray, C.A. His military enthusiasm had evidently been fired by his service in the Cadet Corps and O.T.C.

of his schools, for he lost no time in joining the Scottish, and in February, 1938, donned the hodden grey. A 3 ho puts it, he managed to avoid a regimental entry until commissioned in June, 1939, to our newly formed battalion. He became Motor Contact Officer to the Division in August, 1940, having been platoon commander, P.M.C., P.R.1., messing officer and assistant signalling officer, with his battalion, up to that time. In October, 1940, he was appointed staff captain to a Support Group, and after only three weeks back with the battalion he was appointed Staff Captain to an Independent Brigade in the North of Scotland from February, 1941, to December, 1941. After that he was appointed Staff Captain A of the North Highland District, and revelled in Courts Martial and Courts of Enquiry during the whole of 1942.

He returned to the Scottish in January, 1943, being given command of Company, and wag appointed Adjutant in June of this year, and claims that by now he is able to gauge the amount of electricity in his Commanding moustache at any given time. In the realm of sport ho played rugger for the London Scottish extra team before the war, and during his scholastic career was chess champion of Edinburgh Academy, for whom he also played cricket on occasions. He has apparently degenerated since those days for ho tolls us that he now plays bridge, squash, and He married in 1941 Mar- Sarct Armstrong Paterson, the aughtor of Colonel David Paterson, D.5.()..■, T.D., D.L., of Groonock, and they boast ono very sweet daughter. A great uncle of his, C. R.

Rose, was a sergeant in the regiment during the last century, so it will be seen that he has a family connection with the regiment in which he himself had taken a very active part since the day he joined. He has a big job before him to maintain the traditions of the many famous adjutants we have had, but with his enthusiasm for the regiment we are confident that he will be able to do this. CONGRATULATIONS. Ex-Provost John Lockerbie, K. 5.0., Dumfries, has received a very interesting letter from Mr Eric Grieve, formerly of Messrs W.

Grieve Sons, stationers. Dumfries. Since the early days or the war Mr Grieve, who will be remembered as tho Dumfries Cornet of 1934, has been doing his bit with the merchant navy. Writing under the heading on 14th July. Mr Grieve extends congratulations to ex-Provost Lockerbie on being honoured by King Haakon by the conferment of tho Knighthood of St Olav.

Both our royal burgh and the Norwegians are he says, that you wore our civic hoad when they came among us. The Norwegians deserved to have a hand of welcome extended to them and no ono could have done it bettor than you. The nows of your honour was received with great interest by all on board my present ship, which flies the Norwegian flag. This is a pleasant ship to be on, and I have nothing but praise for tho way in which I am treated as the sole British, or should 1 say, representative. I make up a nightly news sheet and whenever the chance arises 1 add news of the Norwegians in Dumfries.

The activities of the Scottish-Norwegian Society are also recorded. Our captain is a groat admirer of Britain and British customs. His wide travels have convinced him that we have nothing to be ashamed of in our administration of Empire and Commonwealth. His opinion, from first-hand knowledge, is that other Colonial administrations can still learn from us despite the critics within and without the Emnire and the homeland. He saw the King and Queon on their Canadian tour, and was so impressed by her Gracious Majesty that he called his youngest daughter for Mr Grieve goes on to say that he had spoken to Rov.

H. A. Cockburn, of St Dumfries, on tho and had called to see him twice but had unfortunately found him absent on occasions. Ho says that a friend of his heard Rev. Mr Cockburn proAch At St litirtholonicw Church, Now York, and that she onjoyed hearing him very much.

Mr visit was appreciated so much that ho was asked back a second time. Mr Grieve concludes: The other day I was chocking over tho numerous papers I have to carry for identification when I came across a testimonial which you gave me when I applied for an American visa in 1939. Little did I think in those days that my next trip across the Atlantic would be niado as a paid mom her of the Ram the report of tho ram sale at Lockerbie the average for the Charterhouse rams was £23 10s, and not £22 5s as stated. STANDARD ADVKKTISEIt BURNS FEDERATION Mr J. S.

Clarke Elected President The Burns Federation, at the annual conference of the council held in Glasgow on Saturday, elected Mr John S. Clarke, Glasgow, as president in succession to Mr M. H. M'Kerrow, who has retired after fdling the office for six years. Two names ware submitted, the other nominee being Mr Charles Carmichael, Derby, a vice-president of the Federation, and on a vote Mr Clarke was elected by a large majority.

In installing the new president Mr said Mr Clarke was one of the best-known Burns orators in the country, and he congratulated the Federation on appointing one who was so deeply steeped in Burns lore and who was also a historian and an antiquarian. Mr Clarke proposed the Immortal Memory at the Dumfries Burns Club dinner two years ago. AFFILIATION PKK INCREASED. One of the principal items of business before tne conference was consideration of proposed amandraents to the constitution submitted by the Executive Committee. Sir Patrick Dollan said the committee on the Burns Chronicle had considered the question of securing an increase in its circulation.

Last year 304 more copies had been sold, but the total sales were still only 1069. While they could not make it compulsory for every club member to buy a copy, they thought that each club should accept tha responsibility of taking a least five copies and selling them, although they hoped the number would oe nearer 20. The first of the alterations to the rules, that the be sold to clubs at such discount as may be fixed by the Executive was adopted. Some difference of opinion was expressed in regard to the second of the proposed alterations, that the annual olub subscription to the Federation be increased to 30s, and that five copies of the be issued to the clubs gratis It was stated by Mr Thomas Goudie, who moved an amendment in opposition to the new rule, that many clubs are at present experiencing great difficulty, and that it would be inadvisable to place a further burden on them when they were struggling for existence. FEDERATION AS A UNIFYING FORCE Sir Patrick Dollan said tho present price of the Chronidb was 3s 6d unbound and 5s 3d bound.

They would to see the unbound copies selling at 2s, because they wanted the Chronicle to be bought by the general public as well as by members of the Federation. If they could got the increased revenue it would go to subsidise the Chronicle and make it available at the cheapest price to the clubs and to the public. They looked forward to the Burns Federation becoming a great unifying force in this and other countries after the war. There would then be need for people of conciliating minds in order to prevent unnecessary upheavals in society. The more people there were who understood that changes could be brought about by good will and understanding the better it would be for this and every other democratic country.

On a vote the suggested alteration to the rules was carried. A further suggested alteration was that for the period of the war clubs outwith 60 miles radius of the place where the conference is held might be represented by proxy. This was, however, rejected. RETIRING SERVICES Mr M'Kerrow, who was made an honorary president, was presented with an address expressing appreciation of the notable services he has rendered to the Federation extending over 16 years, first as district representative for the southern counties of Scotland, afterwards as vice-president, and affPlng the past six years as president. Along with the address Mr received a copy of The Land of Burns (Vols.

I. and Mr Charles Carmichael, Derby, and Mr Alexander Ernslie, Belfast, were elected vice-presidents. FINED FOR STEALING APPLES. In Dumfries Juvenile Court on Honorary Sheriff- Substitute E. W.

Paterson two schoolboys of thirteen and twelve years of age pleaded guilty to having, in the orchard at the Crichton Royal villa, Oakfiold, Bankend Road, stolen 2 lbs. of growing apples. The Fiscal stated that the boys had been at the Crichton, and asked if they could buy apples. They were told that there were none for sale and went away down the drive. Shortly afterwards one of the nurses saw a boy tip one of the apple trees.

She telephoned for the police, and they caught the two accused. One of the boys was at present under a bond of caution for £5. The mother of one of the boys, who admitted two previous convictions, was fined £2, with the alternative of ton imprisonment, and the other boy was dismissed with an admonition. DUMFRIES PRISONER IN ITALY. Mrs J.

Hannah, 27 Barrio Avenue, Dumfries, has received a letter from her son, Lance-Corporal James Hannah, of the Commandos, who was captured in April, 1941, at Bardia, and has been a prisoner since then Italy. The letter was posted on Ist August, and in the course of rrl ari or f)r al Hannah says: inis has been a successful week lor us, as on Monday last work ceased and, of course, everybody wanted to know why, but up to the present we have had no right definite word, still wo know it must be real good nows. Anyway, we could not be off at a better time, as there are plenty parcels in and I had a grand store or onions and potatoes. Wo had a good concert on Monday night and wo have plenty dances, and can find plenty to do during the day so 1 am just making it my summer holiday. I think I will be writing many more letters to you as a prisoner of waff and it has not boon too bad a QUEBEC WEEK East Band At Lyceum The claim to distinction of a military band which in three years has raised £20,000 for war charities is certainly well established.

This is the record of the baud of the East Yorkshire Regiment. But the band has another claim to fame, and that is the standard of its musical accomplishment. The band came to Dumfries over the weekend in connection with the Quebec Week celebrations, the proceeds of which will go to the Prisoners of War Fund, and on Sunday evening gave quite a memorable performance in the Lyceum Theatre. The hall was packed, and the success of the performance was never in doubt from the first item. There are conductors and conductors.

Some make plenty of show and achieve little; Mr Patrick Purcell, L.A.R.C.M., the genial director of the East Yorks Band, makes lots of show, expends incredible energy, and gets quite remarkable results. How he preserves his ample proportions despite his gymnastics is a matter for wonderment. The programme began with the overture, Orpheus in the a compote of pleasant melodies culled from the opera itself. These were treated with musicianly regard for their essential features. One admired the wide variation of tone brought to the interpretation and the thrill of the finale.

The Whistler and his Dog gave the audience a chance to join in as siffleurs and as dogs. Here it was that Mr Purcell got on intimate terms with his audience and showed himself the most genial of showmen. A brace of solos followed. Len Connelly, accompanied by the band, used his trombone in cleverly orthodox and unorthodox ways in The As piccolo soloist George Grant did some effective high jinks, once again with the band providing colourful background. A Cole Porter selection met with popular approval and gave the audience another chance to become part of the show.

There was plenty of assistance in Begin the which, played in the Purcellian manner, made a sparkling show. In an oxcerpt from the best known of the Tchaikovsky piano concertos, Paul Burnett, with the band accompanying, played with much facility and pianistic accomplishment. Rather inevitably, considering the idiomatic relationship of the two works, the encore was the Warsaw Not content with being finely capable bandsmen, Mr forces proceeded to reveal an unsuspected prowess as choralists. The Song of the Jolly Roger went with a grand rhythmic swing, and there was novelty and snap in Few Facts About Still more novel was the musical, or rather choral, version of a parish council meeting. The choralists discussed the whys and wherefores of a new parish pump to the great amusement of the audience.

There was vociferous applause for the hunting scene, in which the trumpet players operated from the gallery, and no less was the enthusiasm for the Bing Crosby selection, which concluded the first half of the programme. At the interval an officer announced that the Prisoners of War Fund would benefit to the extent of about £l5O as the result of the concert. He announced that the troops had that day subscribed £9B ss. This was deservedly greeted with loud cheers. The second part of the programme was devoted to music by the dance band.

Here again there was the same measure of precise and expert accomplishment, with Mr Purcell again the perfect host. When he appealed in the role of solo vocalist he had the biggest hand of the evening. Altogether it was an entertainment which in its own style has not been bettered in Dumfries for many a day. The programme includes three items of special interest to the townspeople. To-day at 11.45 a.m.

there will be a ceremonial parade in Palmerston Park, and in the evening a dance for all ranks in the Drill Hall. On Thursday there will be the Retreat by the Mass Bands and Drums in the High Street at 5.30 p.m. THEFT OF SWEET COUPONS. In-Dumfries Juvenile Court on Wednesday before Hon. Sheriff- Substitute E.

W. Paterson a fiftoeu-year-old message boy, residing in Dumfries, was charged that, having been instructed by his employer to deliver to three customers the ration books issued to the customers, he stole from each of three ration books a page containing coupons for 36 personal points, and between 28th July and 13th August, in various confectionery shops, used coupons for 72 personal points which were not from a ration document issued to him. Accused pleaded guilty. The fiscal, Mr A. MacLeod, stated that accused was employed as a message boy with a grocer in Dumfries.

Various persons had lodged ration books to have their registration recorded, and accused was entrusted with the taking of the books back to their owners. He abstracted the personal points pages from the books and used the points to purchase sweets for himself. mother said the coupons were a great temptation to boys like accused because they could hot get enough sweets. The Sheriff said those were serious offences under the defence regulations. He 11 ac father a fine of £3, with the alternative of twenty days imprisonment.

As a result of the organ recital given in St Church, Dumfries, on Sunday by Mrs E. Bowman Leaver, Mus. the sum of £6 17s has been handed to the Guild for comforts for members of St Church serving in the Forces. SEPTEMBER 15. 1943.

WEDDING AT TOWNHEAD CHURCH. A pretty wedding was solemnised in Townhead Church, Dumfries, on Saturday, 4th September, the parties being Miss Agnes Morton Connolly, only daughter of the late Mr James Connolly and of Mrs Connolly, Helen Bank, Gasstown, Dumfries, and Mr Thomas M'Clyraont, only son of Mr and Mrs M'Clyraont, 91 Raise Street, Saltcoats. The ceremony was performed by Rev, Wm. Thomson, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr Wm.

MacMillan, was prettily attired in a dress of ivory satin, with a becoming embroidered veil and headdress of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of tea roses. She was attended by Miss Jessie Thom, Dumfries, who wore a dress of green and gold taffeta, with gold juliet cap. Her bouquet was of bronze and gold chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Alex.

Macfarlane, Glasgow. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Central Hotel. When the happy couple left for their honeymoon, which is being spent in the south of England, Mrs M'Clymont was wearing a blue floral dress and camel coat, with blue accessories to tone. WHIST DRIVE AT AULDGIRTH. Auldgirth W.R.I.

held their monthly whist drive on Saturday last. Mrs Carruthers welcomed the company and play was conducted at 17 tables. At the close Private Edgar presented prizes to the following winners: Mrs A. Kirkpatrick; 2, Mrs Mackenzie; 3, Mrs W. Marchbank; consolation, Mrs Patterson.

Gentlemen Mr Howells; 2, Mr A. Taylor; 3, Miss Poden (playing as gentlemen); consolation Mr W. Beck. Knock-out Mrs Carruthors and Mr A. Boyes; 2, Messrs Cook and Algie.

Mr Cook thanked the ladies who provided tea and the donors of prizes, BOWLING. DANCE FOR RED CROSS. A very enjoyable dance was held at Alton, Thornhill, through the kindness of Mr and Mrs Rogerson. There was a company of forty couples, and excellent music was supplied by Messrs band. As the result of this effort, the sum of £4 has been handed to the Cross for general purposes.

PRICES OF INSERTION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS MEMORIAM AND SVMPATHV NOTICES. Not exceeding IB 2s 6d Every additional Word Id MARRIAGES. Not exceeding Words 5a 60 Every additional Word Id Above are Prepaid Katea; Credit, 6d extra Every notice ot a Birth, Marriage, oi Ueatb sent to tbia OUlce must be accompanied with the Signature and Address ol tbs girths LANDSBURCH. Bth September, 1943, at Lochenkit, Corsock, to Mr and Jlrs William P. Landsburgh; a son.

damages the Bth September, 1943, by special license, at Cheltenham, John Carrol, of A.1.F., to Violet, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James Laidlaw, Park Cottage, Penpont. LACEY the 10th September, 1945, at Townhead Church, Dumfries, by the Kev. W. Thomson, M.A., Sapper Clifford Osmond Lacey, second son of Mr and Mrs Lacey, Neerim South, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to Joan M'Ghle M'Clure, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs M'Ghie, Mosside, Carronbridge, Dumfriesshire. 11th Septem- ber, 1945, at Garden City Congregational Church, Chester, by Padre Evans, Arthur Brian, elder son of Mr and Mrs A.

Mackey, Ormesby, Middlesborough, to Janet Maxwell Collow (Netta), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Houston, Guildhall, Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire. tilths CAMPBELL. On tho 14th September, 1943, at tho Royal Inttrmary, Dumfries, Jamesy Riddell, beloved wife of Thomas Campbell, Carrickrigg, Kirkmahoe, aged 53 years. GROVES.

12th September, 1943, at 256 High Street, Dalbeattie, Grace Clingin Kennedy, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Peter Bruce Groves. HENDERSON. 13th September, 1943, at Krithia Hill, Haiti thorn Road, Dumfries, Jessie, beloved wife of Isaac Henderson, aged 52 years. JARDINE. 13th September, at 56 Northfleld Avenue, Ayr, Elizabeth Dalziel, beloved wife of Joseph Jardine, and youngest daughter of the late Wm.

Daiziel, Newton, Dumfries. Private Funeral To-Day (Wednesday) to Ayr Cemetery. LAWRIE. On 11th September, 1943, at Auchendaff, Douglas, Lanarkshire, Margaret Jackson, beloved wife of Charles T. Lawrie, aged 59 tel red in Douglas Cemetery.

13th September, 1943, at Brasswell Crossing, Dumfries, Margaret beloved wife of William M'Clure, aged 73 jears. Deeply regretted. Ou 11th September, 1943, at Ayr Street, Monlaive, John I. Ulitherford, clogmaker, aged 82 Interred in (Jloncaim Churchyard. SMITH.

the 11th 1943, at the Royal Infirmary, Dumfries, Andrew Smith, builder, late of London, and brother of Mr John Smith, 26 Bruce Street. Lochmaben. Deeply Interred in St Cemetery, Dumfries. lit iftemonam COONEY. In fond remembrance of my dear father, Janus Cooney, who departed this life on the 14th September, 1939.

September comes with deep regret, A month we shall never forget. by his son, Patrick, now in H.M. (forces; and grandchildren, Ann and Derrick, 46 Venuel. loving memory of our dear son, Martin who was killed at Fauldhead Colliery on 15th September, 1942. Into a sudden sleep he passed, otfh time bad come at last; His worldly troubles hath now gone by, Now he dwells with Christ on high.

by his Father and Mother, 62 Anderson Street, Kelloholm. M'CUINN. loving memory of our dear brother, Martin as above. Sudden death, sudden by his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wm. Wells, 62 Anderson Street, Kello- holm.

loving memory of my dear brother, Martin who was killed at Fauldhead Colliery, 15th September, 1942. Respected and loved by all. Inserted by his sister, Jean (Mrs Stuart), 21 Street, Kelloholm. loving memory of our dear brother, Martin, who was accidentally killed iu Fauldhead Colliery, Kirkcounel, 13th September, 1942. If we could have lifted his head Or heard his last faint sigh, The blow would not have been so hard It he only could have said by his Brother and Sister-in-law, 2 1 Upper Millburn Avenue, Dumfries.

loving memory of our dear Mother and Granny, who died on 15th September, 1942. Happy an) smiling, always content, noved and respected wherever she went; wiT 8 8 thoughtful, willing, kind; What a beautiful memory she left behind. by her Son and Daughter-in-law and Grandson. 78 Burns Street, Dumfries. Page Five There are now 16,646 Savings Croups in Scotland an increase of 9148 since 1940.

Excellent work is being done. There is, however, a call for more Croups in the Towns, the Villages, the Streets, Shops, Offices, Warehouses, and Industrial Establishments, while the present Croup Membership can be stimulated. In the words of Lord Alness, "We must see to it that day-to-day Savings in Street Groups, in Schools, and in Industry are earnestly carried Let us all pull together and Raise the Standard of Croup Savings in Scotland JOIN IN THE SAVINGS DRIVE NOW- BUY SAVINGS STAMPS 6d, 2'6, and s'- SAVINGS CERTIFICATES 15'- and 20'- Issued by ths Scottish Savings Commutes, JB Jft To the men and in the NAArI Kaafi is a universal provider in spite of restricted wartime supplies, selling such necessities as soap, toilet articles, stationery, etc, as well as little luxuries, like chocolate, cigarettes and biscuits. For these things (excepting cigarettes, a limited number of which they are privileged to buy at pre-budget prices) the Forces pay normal shop prices. It is part of the price policy laid down for Naafi not to undersell local tradesmen and thereby open the dodl: to the evils of illicit trading.

Like other trading organisations, Naafi subscribes to price agreements with Merchants and Manufacturers. Naafi, therefore, earns profits spite of the many uncommercial risks it has to accept. But the whole of these profits are paid to the Forces or spent for their benefit. work is twenty times what it was before the war. The ever-growing need for its services cannot be met without a constant staff intake of men and Manageresses, cooks and counter assistants are urgently required.

Apply NAAFI, Imperial Court, Kennington Lane, London, S.B.n, or to any Employment Exchange. This does not apply to single women (or widows) tom in the years 1916-1923. The need for NAAFi is greater th ever join today KH JOHN KNIGHT LONDON. ALL YEAR ROUND For the Ant year, W. J.

of averaged 30 a week from 10 pullets. The next starting to use KarswooG Poultry averaged from the same if 8i) eres a week (Tom May up to moult which lasted only 8 weeks and during which the birds averaged 9 Yra Karswood Sploe (contalnlng rround lneeoU) la pkta. 7 and from Corn Dealers, mm MR JONES SONS The.rt's only to to many if FAMILY HEALTH SOAP Dots Us job against ejerms in the. hornet NAAFI belongs to the Forces. It has no shareholders, and serves no private interests.

It is financially self-supporting and all its available profits are used for the benefit of the Forces..