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Relief Funds. Stirling, Bridge of Allan, and Callander are making preparations raise un for the relief of the distress at wi be caused by the War, and we ave no doubt the community will do its duty in respect. The very anxiety of people to wi however, undo a lot of good work un ess promp measures are taken to prevent overlapping, in its turn leads to wastage and confusion, esi es opening the door to the class of people are ever ready to prey upon the generosity At the time of the South African War we saw a good deal of this, and we have no to witness a repetition. The present con ic in Europe is a much more serious affair an South African War, and there will pro a ye much greater destitution amongst the mass 1 working class, and consequently all the for a well-organised system of reliefpoint a letter containing valuable tlf a pears in this issue from the pen of Buchanan, solicitor, and we cordially en views. These are so clearly stated that they rei x- all we desire to see quire no elaboration from us, is the establishment of a central relie un in which the full stream of public generosi wi flow, and out of which grants would be given to those requiring help, and whose cases have been locally investigated, so that no one will benefit who is unworthy and nobody who is deserving will suffer.

Lest We Forget. This is not the time to introduce politics, but we think we are justified in alluding to an act of statesmanship on the part of the late Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, member for the Stirling Burghs for forty years, which has an important bearing on present circumstances. After the declaration of peace following the Boer War of 1899-1902. the Liberals, who had come into power, had to decide what was to be done regarding the future of South Africa. Sir Henry and his Cabinet resolved that it should be given local self-government, though this step was opposed by many, who would have preferred the Transvaal and the Orange Free State to be treated as conquered countries.

This step would undoubtedly have kept the bitter memories of the war burning fiercely, and necessitated a large garrison of British troops; but Sir Henry and his colleagues adopted the courageous policy indicated, and the great wisdom of that step is seen to-day, as witness the following extract from a telegram in Saturday's from South Africa: This crisis in the affairs is having an extraordinary consolidating effect on public opinion. This is all the more striking because of the racial and political divisions existent in South Africa, and of the fact that a large portion of the population was itself at war with the Empire little more than a decade back. Deep-seated sympathy with Belgium, Holland, and fatherland of so many of their gratitude to the generous British policy since 1908, combine to unite the Dutch with the English of South Africa in a common prayer for the success of the- British arms. Again, it may be asked, what would have been the outcome to-day had Britain had a disaffected South Africa on her hands, as would have been tho case but for Sir Henry courageous statesmanship? NOTELETS Colonel C. M.

King, of Antermony, the late chairman of Campsie School Board, who performed the opening ceremony in connection with the new buildings erected by the Board for supplementary instruction at Lennoxtown, has been presented with an illuminated address from members of the Board, teaching staff, and officials in recognition of his long services to education in the parish. He held the chairmanship of the Board from 1872 till April last, when he retired. Whinwell Home, Stirling, has admitted several motherless children whose fathers have been called to the front, and who were unable to make suitable provision for them before leaving home. Contributions of vegetables, foodstuffs, or clothing would be sent for on receipt of post-card. Two Whinwell Home have been called to the front, and some of the children at present in the Home are busy knitting socks for the soldiers.

The Stirling Burgh Band Committee has been considering whether, in view of the national crisis, the public band performances should be stopped, but it has been agreed that these should continue as usual. The Lighting Committee of Stirling Town Council has resolved to begin the winter lighting a week earlier than usual on account of the crowded condition of the streets at present owing to the outbreak of war. An engagement is announced between Captain the Hon. Robert Bruce, Master of Burleigh, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, elder son of Lord and Lady Balfour of Burleigh, and Cecily, daughter of Colonel and Mrs Blair, of Blair, Dairy, Ayrshire. A witness in Stirling Sheriff Court got a bit over the dress question.

He had been the victim of a savage assault, during which he was rendered unconscious. When he came to in bed some hours afterwards, he had a craving for a refresher, and had risen to go to one of the places where such commodities are sold. The Sheriff was anxious to know if he was undressed in bed. was undressed, your honour, but my head was was the reply. Had there been no war in progress the passing salutation between acquaintances in the streets of Stirling at this time would have been for the but now the remark is, Fine weather for There were several cases of runaway horses in Stirling last week, but no damage was done except to a bottle, which dropped with a crash from the pocket of a courageous citizen who rushed forward to stop a galloping steed.

The loss of the contents was a greater grief to the owner than the breaking of the bottle. 1 hough we have had an equally good summer this season as last year, the visitors to Stirling, judged by the numbers that paid for admission to see the interior of the East and West Churches vas cons iderably less than last season. Taking Iay urie and July together, the figures last year uere this year they were 3474. The excursion and week-end railway fares have been abolished meantime, but the Trossachs and Loch Lomond tours are still being continued. The deaths registered in the Burgh of Stirling June numbered 24, and in July 38, the death rate being 9.9 pier thousand in the former month, and 17.6 in July.

Stirling lown Council has wrestled unsuccessfully for three years with the question of a site for a lavatory in the Park, but the military authorities solved the problem in short and sharp fashion last week. They required a convenience for the troops quartered in the park, and without asking leave, put up a primitive erection in a most conspicuous position. So far as we have heard, nobody is any the worse, and there have no protests. Last week the residents of King Street and district were much alarmed in the early morning by hearing sounds of what they imagined to be big gun firing, and many people at once jumped to the conclusion that the Germans had landed. The fact, however, was that the blasting of the rocky surface of the street was going on in connection with the laying of the underground telegraph "ires.

One citizen, however, was not disturbed by the noise, and on his wife starting up in alarm he only remarked, away and sleep; it was only me turning roon! Lie London has horse tram-cars as well as Stirling, but the war has put a summary end to the Metropolitan system. The military authorities have commandeered the horses on the Burdett Road tramways the last horsed trams in East the London County Council must now settle down to electrify the much-discussed tramway. ter in the Glasgow itizen has anything but a warm side for Stiringshire roads and Stirlingshire authorities, and loses no opportunity of jeering at them. Commenting on the fact of some motorists in England admitting the offence of having exceeded the speed limit, and having got off with small fines, remarks This policy of making a clean breast of it is doubtless the best to adopt, if one is really in the wrong, but I wonder what effect it would have in the Courts of, say, Stirling or Perth. Why should some motorist not try the experiment? A good many have been tried in Stirling, but making a clean breast of their offence would be something new.

There is still an opening for precentors. Dry men Parish Church evidently does not encourage the leader of psalmody who is also an organist, and the congregation is presently candidates for the precentorship. Last week we mentioned the case of a local couple whose honeymoon shortened because of the war, but this week we have a more harrowing interference to chronicle. A teacher connected with the Stirling strict cannot get married because of the European strife. His intended bride is a French lady, and as she is at home in La Belle France and he is in Scotland, they cannot get to one another meantime.

Owing to the public meeting about the National Relief Fund taking place last night, the monthly meeting of Stirling Town Council, which is always held on a Monday, was postponed till this evening. It will interest local cricketers and followers of the game to learn that Sir Hugh Ripley, who played two or three matches for Stirling County C.C. a few seasons ago, is away with the 3rd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders to the front, he being an officer in the regiment. Whilst the battalion was being entrained at Stirling station, we had a chat with Sir Hugh, who stated that he intended to come back to Stirling next season and score a century for as he did not do himself justice when he appeared for the team previously. He also added that in South of England cricket this summer he had scored 450 runs and got 45 wickets.

Rev. D. R. Kilpatrick, senior minister of North Wopdaide United Free Church, Glasgow, who has died at Kippen, was 94 years of age, and had lived in retirement for about 20 years in the West Stirlingshire village in which he was well known. A native of Glasgow, his first charge was Lyon Street Church.

In 1870 that church became so crowded that a disjunction was agreed upon, and the North Woodside Church was built, Mr Kilpatrick becoming pastor there. Two of the deceased sons are in the ministry, Rev. David Kilpatrick, D.D., of Newhaven United Free Church, and Rev. Professor Kilpatrick, D.D., of Knox College, Toronto, Canada. Harvesting will not be general for nearly a week yet.

Wheat and barley are well forward, but oats are a little behind. A son of the well-known Mr Dan. M'Kerracher, Collymoon, Port of Menteith, and Mr D. Powbridge, Airth, began harvesting last Wednesday with a field of wheat. This is the first in the district.

The death took place last Saturday of Rev. Jacob Primmer, formerly minister of Townhill, Dunfermline, who will be remembered throughout Scotland for his crusade against ritualism in the Established Church of Scotland and his fiery onslaughts upon Roman Catholicism. For nearly 20 years he held during summer, i.nd Stirling was one of the places he annually visited. Taking his stand on a lorry, from which flew an old flag, as he was termed, held forth in unsparing terms against sanctimonious hypocrites the Church of Scotland and denounced the Pope of Mr language was not calculated to promote peace, but he had many supporters, even amongst those who thought he might have couched his criticisms in terms less broad and provocative. However, he was honest and fearless in his convictions, and more than once ran risk of bodily harm when he appeared in Stirling and elsewhere, but the police, who turned out as a precautionary measure, were always able to protect him and put down any attempt at disturbance.

The joint committees in charge of the provision of tuberculosis sanatorium for the counties of Stirling and Clackmannan, including the burgh of Stirling and the other burghs in the county, have fixed on the site at Barr, situated between Stirling and Denny, belonging to Mr E. Bolton, of West Plean. Bannockburn, and are to pay £lO4O for almost 56 acres of groundi The scheme has now been adjusted between the authorities concerned. The Scottish Bowling Championships were completed in Glasgow on Saturday. In the Rink competition, Borestone Club represented the district, and the four players receive a prize of the value of £1 each, while in the single-handed competition Mr Gregor, teacher, Callander, who reached the semi-final, gets a prize of the value of £5.

Bridge of Allan Hydro was recently sold to an English tourist agent, and the old company being in liquidation, advertisement is now made that creditors will, on lodgment of their claims, participate in the distribution of the funds about to be made. Denny Town Council has resolved to reduce the price of gas per 1000 feet and electric light per unit. Mr Robert M. Greig, a former pupil of and Stirling High Schools, has been successful in passing the special final examination for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, held at Glasgow University for candidates who desired to volunteer for active service. During his course he has gained the Andersonian medal in Gynaecology, first prize in clinical surgery, five first-class honours, and six second-class honours.

Dr Greig was formerly with Mr James Duncanson, oliemist, Stirling. COLNTY OF STIRLING. STIRLING SATURDAY OBSERVER. 22 1914. SECONDARY BURSARIES AWARDED The Committee on Secondary Education for Stirlingshire recently awarded bursaries to 86 pupils of elementary schools in the County to enable them to attend secondary schools, and a total sum of £3OB 12s lOd hag been set aside for this purpose.

The bursaries are tenable for three years at Higher or High Schools. The amount of the bursary in each case includes the cost of fees (where these are charged), and books, together with the cost of a ten season ticket where railway travelling is necessary. In a few cases the bursary also includes an allowance for lodging at the centre attended. The following is a list of the pupils from this district receiving bursaries, the allowances they get, and the school they presently attend: Baldenmock Morrison, £4 Is 6d. Balfron J.

Gourlay, George Brown (for one year), Jeanie D. Fyfe (for one year), £1 Annie D. Baton (for one year), Camp A. Purves, £2 ss. Lennoxtown M.

unwoo die, £2 12s. St Mac Boylan, £2 12s. Drymen On, Frenich F. Sutherland, £2O. William £2O.

Kill N. B. Paul, £4 13s 6d. Montgomery, £6 16s 6d. R.

Syme, £5 14s. Oausewayhead D. Smith, £4 14s. Bridge of Sharp, £4 9s. School S.

Wilson, £4 Duff, £4 D. Gray, Webster, £4 Si. Philliben, £4 St. Isabella Con per, £4 MTnnes, £4. Oowie S.

Taylor, £6 sb. Bannockburn B. B. Touch, £4 14s. Fadin G.

MacLellan, £6. East Plean Scott, £5 ss. I. Simpson, £3 14s. The Centre for Complete Up-to-date Business Training, Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, and Languages COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, 1 Dumbarton Road, Stirling (Robert C.

Forbes, F.8.T., F.C.T.S., F.C.1., Certificated Commercial Teacher). Appointed Centre for all Leading Examinations. Typewriting Department for all kinds of work. 232. THE PRINCE OF WALES FUND, ORGANISING STIRLINGSHIRE COUNTY FUND TO BE RAISED WHO ARE TO BE ASSISTED On Saturday afternoon a meeting convened by the Lord Lieutenant, the Duke of Montrose, Colonel King, Chairman of the County Territorial Force Association, and Mr A.

Peddie Waddell, convener of the County, was held in the County Court Room, Stirling, for the purpose of raising funds in response to the appeals by the Prince of Wales and Queen Alexandra, and taking such other action in connection with the situation as might be resolved upon. His Grace occupied the chair, and was accompanied on the bench by the Duchess of Montrose, Colonel King, and Mr Peddie Waddell. Amongst those present were Sir Archibald Edmonstone; Major and Mrs Murray of Polmaise; Mr and Mrs C. W. Forbes of Oallendar; Mr and Mrs Buntine, Torbrex Mr E.

Bolton Mr and Mrs E. Pullar of Wcstertoh, Bridge of Allan Dr Wilson of Carbeth. Killearn; Mrs Fitzgerald, Alangrauge, Bridge of Allan; Colonel Euing Crawford of Anchentroig; Mr John Monteath of Wright Park Colonel Alexander, the Red House, Bridge of Allan Captain Miller Stirling, Campsio; Sheriff and Mrs Mitchell, Springwood Mr J. G. Curror, Sheriff Clerk Mr J.

Learmonth, County Clerk ex-Provost Thoms, Stirling; Provost Bogle, Falkirk; Mr J. Wilson, Firmich Malise, Drymen; Colonel Morton, V.D., Stirling; Colonel Greig, Stirling; Mr John Edmond of Galamuir; Mrs Welsh, Stirling; Mr Forrester, Anntield Mr Coubrough, Blanefield Mr E. Smith of Clifford Park; Mr Henderson, stockbroker, Stirling; Rev. Dr Menzies Fergusson of Logie; Mr Cameron, artist, Kippen Provost Turnbull, Bridge of Allan Mr A. C.

Buchanan. Solicitor, Stirling; Mr Watson Murray, Catter House, Drymen Mr T. Lupton, solicitor, Stirling Mr H. D. solicitor, Stirling Mr Salvesen, Grangemouth Mr Horsbrugh.

factor, Duntreath ex-Provost Bridge of Allan Mr Waugh, Depute Fiscal; Mr Hugh Murnin, agent; Mr Johnston, organising officer of the Local Government Board, etc. The Duke of in explaining the object of the meeting, said that knowing the requirements of the County would be very heavy, and being anxious to avoid any overlapping, he had endeavoured to ascertain whether the appeal with regard to the Prince of Fund would enable the and Families Association to receive support from that source, and in response to his inquiry he had received the that the Prince of Fund appeal and the appeal by the and Families Association were being run concurrently, and that the former was prepared to help the latter. The great point was co-operation together, so that overlapping would be reduced to a minimum. Continuing, His Grace said that before the resolutions were put to the meeting, he would ask the Duchess of Montrose to give an explanation of the organisation in connection with the and Families Association. The Duchess of Montrose said she would like to explain to the meeting that the and Association was quite prepared with additional assistance, which she knew would be readily given, to undertake the responsible work which would now devolve upon it.

that of assisting the wives and families of all the men who had been called away to serve their country. The Association, was well organised throughout the country on a system that allowed of ready expansion. Bach County had its Committee. with office-bearers in every division of the county. These had associates, who would need to add to their numbers, so that every family in every parish would be visited and assisted.

This work was splendidly carried out during the South African War by the ladies of their Association. They fully realised that the work this time must of necessitv be a far larger one, as during the South African War they had only to assist the dependents of Reservists, Yeomanry, Militia, and Volunteers, whereas now they had, in addition, to assist the dependents of Lord new army, besides the families of Territorials and Sailors. But if every would help, she was sure they could carry this great work through. The Committees in each of the three divisions of the county would need to be strengthened, and the number of associates would have to be increased according to the needs of each division. As soon as lists of all the married mm called out had been prepared by the officers of regimental districts, these would be sent to the bon.

secretary of each county. The County Committee would then sort these, and pass on the names and addresses of every married woman to the various local committees. By this means no family would be overlooked. The forms to be filled up by the office-bearers who undertook this work were all ready, and could be issued at once, so that all that was required was the necessary funds to carry on the work. The circumstances of each case had to be carefully considered by the local Associates had no power to give money without the sanction of the dent and other office-bearers of the Division.

Many generous employers, she understood, had already promised to give the families of their who had been called out half pay whilst they were away. This would be a great help in lessening the calls made on the Association. The principle on which assistance would be given would have to be decided by the Central Committees. During the South African War their aim was to maintain the weekly income of families at three-fourths of the wages earned by the men before they were called cut. Whatever the principle decided upon, it was very important that it should be uniformly adopted and carried out the same in every county and division, to avoid dissatisfaction.

The officebearers of the Association were prepared at once to undertake the careful distribution of funds. At present the County had only about £2OO in hand for immediate needs. She suggested a strong Central Committee should be formed in Stirling for administrative purposes, and that this Committee should allocate each week from the National Fund the amount required for the weekly payments to families. The principle of the Association was not to give only monetary assistance, but to endeavour to enable the in many cases to help themselves. It was the personal touch in the work of the Association that did so much good.

Women were required in every parish to help in this work, and she asked ladies anxious to help to apply to the secretaries of the Countv Divisions. Captain Denholm would give their addresses. It was splendid the way in which the men had responded to the demand for their services, and they would like to prove to their wives that thev would not be allowed to suffer. (Applause.) With regard to the Red Cross appeal. which was the only other appeal before the country at this time, she like to explain this wag not a county appeal, but a National one.

Most generous gifts had been in the provision of hospitals throughout the country, and no further hospitals were now required. In the opinion of the Central Executive. ample hospital accommodation was now in Scotland for any immediate demands likely to be made. The Executive of the Scottish Red Cross Branch were, however, urgently needing clothing, and ladies were asked to join work parties for this purpose. Funds were also needed by the Executive in Glasgow for the equipment of the hospitals, and possibly, too.

at any moment a Scottish hospital might be required to be sent out to the seat of war. Mr Waddell moved the first resolution, in response to the appeal of the Prince of Wales and Queen Alexandra, a Stirlingshire County Fund be raised in connection with the war, and it be remitted tc a Committee to apply the fund to the purposes of the appeal. The purpose of the appeal, he said, would have a response from the whole British Empire, and they in Stirlingshire would do their part. It had been the earnest wish of this country that war might have been avoided, but war having come, he trusted it would result in the total, extinction of that arrogant ambition which had kept this country in a state of tension for so many years, and that peace and prosperity would follow. Colonel King seconded, and the motion was supported by Mr E.

Pullar. The motion was heartily adopted. Mr E. Bolton moved the appointment of the following committee as a thoroughly tive one to administer the fund; pnk. Montrose Mr Peddie Waddell Colonel King; Sir John Graham of Larbert; Mr E.

Bolton Mr MacKay, Grangemouth Colonel Eumg Craw ford of Auchentroig Sir Archibald Ed monstone Mr C. W. Forbes of Callendar, Falkirk: Mr Edmund Pnllar. Bridge of Allan Major Murray of Polmaise Mr H. B.

Salvesen, Grangemouth Captain Miller Stirling, Campsie: David Wilson of Oarbeth Mr G. R. Ure. Bonnybndge Mr George Pate, Carron; Mr Wallace Thorneycroft, Plean Provost Tnmbnll, Bridge of Allan Provost Nisbit. Dennv; Mr Hugh Mum agent Mr John Barr, Bannockburn Mr Cameron Walker, Larbert.

with power to a.f to their number. Mr Hugh Mumirn seconded the motion. The Chairman said that certain parts ot countv had been organising their own fun because of that certain names had not been on the Committee, such aa the Provost of Falkirk. He -was sorry Falkirk had resolved to collect their own subscriptions, and administer them in their own way. The motion was agreed to.

Mr Salvesen moved that it be remitted to the Executive Committee in conjunction with the Provosts of Burghs with populations under 7000, chairmen of County Council District Committees, and chairmen of Parish Councils and School Boards, to arrange for local committees being formed within their respective burghs or parishes for the purpose of organising collections and subscriptions, and arranging for the relief or destitution caused by the war. Mr Salvesen asked that a clear statement be given at the outset as to the administration of the fund, whether assistance might be given at once from the money raised, and whether, in addition to relieving the families of soldiers and sailors who had been called to the front, relief was to be extended towards those who were suffering from want of employment. He thought they should be made aware exactly how the fund was to be administered. Major Murray seconded. The Chairman, in answering several questions which had boon put, said the first was whether relief could be given immediately.

His reply wa? certainly. Any dependents of soldiers and sailors who required relief immediately should be given it. Then as to the question as to who were to be relieved, he might say that they were the wives and families of soldiers and sailors who were called out on behalf of their country. The Prince of Fund would co-operate with the and Families Association in this matter, and the fund would, in addition, assist those in distress which had been caused by the war. Then, regarding Major question, he would say that it was in the power of burghs with a population over 7000 to collect their own subscriptions, and if it was in their power, he would be the last person to question their arrangements.

The motion was adopted. On the motion of the Chairman it was agreed to appoint Mr James Learmonth, County Clerk, hon. secretary to the Fund, and Mr J. G. Curror.

Sheriff Clerk, hon. treasurer. A vote of thanks to the Duchess of Montrose for her address, and to the Chairman for presiding, concluded the proceedings. CAMBUSBARRON MILLS. PROSPECT OF OCCUPANCY FEU DUTY TO BE REDUCED Stirling Town Council had before it on Tuesday evening minute of Committee with reference to Cambusbarron Mills.

The minute stated that there was submitted letter, dated 30th June, from Messrs Wright, Johnstone MacKenzie, writers, Glasgow, on behalf of their client, with reference to the application by their client for a reduction of the feu-duty in respect of these mills. The Committee recommended that, subject to the concurrence of the Guildry, the feu-duty of £6B 18s 4d be reduced to £5O per annum, and that the annual payment of £5 for right to discharge effluent into the mill lade be continued. Dean Menzies moved the approval of the Com recommendation. Judge Raffan commented on the right of the promoters to discharge effluent into the burn, and said that unless the Council were very careful in this matter it might lead them into a good deal of expense. Judge Buchanan said he believed the effluent could be made less objectionable without much expense.

There could be no harm in asking the promoters to see if they could do something to made the effluent less objectionable. Dean Menzies remarked they had an assurance that the effluent was harmless. Judge Watt said they should act as reasonably as possible in this matter. They bad to consider that it would take hundreds of pounds tc repair the mills. Dean Aye, thousands.

Treasurer Reyburn remarked' that this was the time when something reasonable should be done, and by considering the matter carefully they might be saved a large outlay in the future. Councillor Neil stated that they were giving them the privilege of discharging the effluent into the bum at a very low price. Bailie Duff sail he did not think thev would bj allowed to put anything objectionable into the burn. Some years before the Cambusbarron Mills were closed, the firm spent a considerable sum of money in constructing filters, and if he remembered rightly, they were asked to do this work by the Local Government Board. Councillor Crawford said he did not know what all the noise about.

After going through the septic tanks he did not think there would be any objectionable effluent. Judge Raffan said it would be much better for them if they refused this reduction recommended by the Committee in the face of their having the right to discharge effluent into the burn. He thought the matter should be reconsidered. The Provost remarked that the Council and the people of Stirling and Cambusbarron were anxious to see the mills occupied by some firm, and there were many things to be considered from that standpoint. The Clerk explained that the promoters had been making inquiries about four or five mills in different parts of the country, and some of the directors were of opinion that Cambusbarron Mills were the most suitable.

They were of opinion that the feu duty of £6B was somewhat high compared with that of the other mills, and to bring Cambusbarron Mills down to the level of other places they asked for this reduction to £5O. The question of the right of discharge had been discussed with a representative of the firm, and it was stated that unless they got this right there were little hopes of them taking Cambusbarron Mills. The Clerk suggested that they might write the promoters stating that it was the wish of the Council that the effluent should not be unsightly offensive. He thought, however, it would be a mistake to make this a condition. The Clerk also pointed out that the county authorities would have to bear the expense of piping the bum up to the burgh that were found to be necessary.

Mr said he had been informed that the effluent was perfectly harmless. After some further discussion the minute was approved of. the convener stating that the committee would not lose sight of the point that had been raised. THE NEWSPAPER POSITION. Owing to the closing of the North Sea and the shutting off of Norway and Sweden, supplies of pulp for the manufacture of paper cannot now arrive in Britain except from the American continent.

As a result it is probable that a number of newspapers will cease publication. It so happens that 90 per cent of the wood pulp from which paper is made comes to this country from the Baltic. The other 10 per cent, comes from Canada. Of course, we are getting nothing from the Baltic just now, and there is no immediate prospect that shall get very much, nor can we expect any sudden increase in the quantity imported from Canada. That means that there is a possibility of a shortage of wood-pulp, and consequently of paper.

It is safe to say that no newspaper in the country is now being produced at a profit, and in the case of journals employing a large number of foreign correspondents every issue involves great pecuniary loss. There are people who assert that newspapers support war in the hope of making a profit out of it. That is absolute imbecility! There is no profit in a war for newspapers. Their greatest profit arises in times of peace and prosperity, when trade is flourishing and advertise ments are plentiful. PREMIUM HORSE.

HAMLET (17928) LET FOR 1915 The committee of the Buchlyvie and Vale of Menteith Society have engaged as their premium horse the popular young stallion Hamlet (17928), belonging to Mr Wrn. H. Letham, Woodend, Buchlyvie. Bred by Mr John Paterson, Wester brew, Kippen, Hamlet was got by the Cawdor Cup champion, Revelanta (11876), out of British Maid (27024), by the H. and A.

S. prize horse British Chief (12500). His grand-dam was Whinnie Blossom 15217), by the Cawdor Cup winner Royal Cartly (9544), one of the best breeding stallions of his time. Whinnie Blossom has proved an excelient breeding mare, being also dam of several noted animals, including Lady Madge, Wheel of fortune, Boquhan Blossom, From the above pedigree it will bo seen that Hamlet is bred on first-class lines During the present year he had a very successful season in the Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth and Cumbernauld districts He is a horse of great individual merit, which, combined with his fashionable breeding, should make him one of the most popular horses selected by this old-established society for many years. During the War, and after, there will be a demand for Shorthand Typists and Book-keepers.

The Best Training on most approved lines at Sterlini Commercial School, 1 Dumbarton Advt. STIRLING TOWN EMPLOYEES CALLED TO SERVICE. WHAT THE COUNCIL PROPOSE TO DO. NOT TO SUFFER FOR THEIR PATRIOTISM On Tuesday evening, at the monthly meeting of Stirling Town Council, The Town Clerk read a letter from Chief-Con- 1 stable Nicol, stating that Constable Fowler had been called up to join his regiment, the Royal Horse Artillery, and that he would endeavour to fill the vacancy until the return of the officer. He also pointed out that the Town Council had power to grant an allowance out of the Police Fund to Constable wife during his absence.

The amount r.ilowed, including the sum he got for his services a soldier, and also that given to his dependents, was not to exceed his weekly wage. It was unanimously agreed to grant an allowance, which, with the addition to what he received from the Army authorities, would bring the amount up to his average weekly earnings. At a later stage the Town Council took'into consideration what course they should follow with reference to the wages of employees who had been called up for military service. It was suggested that their places should be kept open, and that they should be treated in exactly the same way as Constable Fowler. The Council unanimously agreed to this course in the case of married men, and the point arose as to what should be done with the single men.

Dean Menzies said that in those cases where the single men had dependents upon them they should be treated kindly, but as for those who had no dependents, he thought they should let them fight away the best way they Bailie Thomson proposed that in the cases of employees who had left dependents behind them an allowance should be granted to them to bring their earnings up to their average weekly wage, but in the case of single men with no dependents he thought they should do no more than keep their places open. Judge Watt remarked that none of the men should be made to suffer for their patriotism. It was a thing they ought to encourage. He suggested that the difference between the sum they were receiving while in the service of their country and that of their regular wage should also be made up to them, as in the case of those with dependents. Judge Buchanan agreed with Judge Watt.

They should not penalise any of the employees for offering their services to the country. Mr Clark, Town Chamberlain, stated that there were only three or four single and two married men called up. The Council ultimately agreed to Judge suggestion, and all the employees will be treated alike. The Clerk thdn read a letter from the Local Government Board, drawing attention to the fact that the arrangements for carrying on sanitary work should be kept in an efficient state, and that in cases where any of the employees in that department had been called up for military purposes it was recommended that their places should be filled. Judge Raffan intimated that the inspector that day had got a warrant enabling him to enter into any buildings where troops were quartered, and he (the inspector) would see that these places were kept in a proper sanitary condition.

It would be their endeavour to see that the public health of Stirling was satisfactory in every way, as well as the health of the soldiers. Mr Fyfe intimated that one of his assistants was away with the Territorials. It was left with Mr Fyfe to fill the vacancy temporarily, if necessary. Bowling. SPITTALMYRE v.

match was played at Fallin on Saturday. Polmaise won by a good number of shots. CAUSEWAYHEAD final tie of the single-handed championship of Causewayhead Club was played last Thursday evening, the contestants being Mr William Bean and Mr Alex. Grind lay. Bean ran out winner by the score 21-10.

This is the second time Mr Bean has won the trophy. CHAMPIONSHIP OF singlehanded championship of the Doune green was brought to a finish for the season last week, the Brothers Tinlin playing the final. The was closelv contested, the score at the finish being Mr John 21 Mr Ben. Tinlin, four winners in the weekly game, which has been completed, are Mr John Tinlin, Mr Turner, Mr R. Stewart, and Mr M'ln tosh.

STIRLINGSHIRE Stirlingshire single-handed was decided on Saturday, when Mr Dick, Cowie, and Mr Steel, Larbert, met on Stirling green in the final tie. After a keen contest, viictory rested with the Cowie representative bv 6 shots. LIVILANDS (STIRLING) V. POLMAISE (TALLIN). on Livilands green on Wednesday evening, in fine weather.

The home club lost by 12 shots. Scores: Livilands. Tallin. T. Muar 18 A.

Jeffrey 13 J. F. Oswald 20 G. 13 Dr Laidlaw 18 J. Gemmell, 27 A.

G. Scott 11 J. Campbell 26 DEANSTON v. dubs played their annual game on Saturday at Cambusbaaron, and the visitors won by 6 shots. Deans ton.

Oambusbarron. R. Davidson 15 W. Thomson 23 T. Macfarlane 30 J.

Penny 14 J. P. Wilson 16 W. MTntosh 18 J. M'Alpine 16 J.

Jackson 18 CAUSEWAYHEAD v. CARRON AND clubs met on the green of the Carron Club on Saturday, and Causewayhead suffered defeat for the first time this season by the narrow margin of 4 shots. Scores Causewayhead. Carron Oarronshore. D.

Flockhart 18 J. Swan 22 J. Strang 23 W. Walker 18 Wm. Dent 24 S.

M'Kay 15 J. Petrie 16 J. Oowie 30 COWIE v. on Camelon green. The home club won by 17 shots.

Cowie. Game lon. A. White 24 J. Wright 13 T.

Rattray 11 J. Watson 17 J. Morrison 16 J. Taylor 16 M. Blane 9 A.

Patterson 31 DUNBLANE v. first of the home and home matches in the replay for the West Perthshire Trophy was played on Dunblane green, when the home team finished 17 up. Scores: Callander. Dunblane. F.

28 W. 10 J. 8 W. Wilkie 25 G. Collier 8 D.

MTlvride 25 W. Wilson 19 A. 20 A la a salesman. A good salea 115 an poeoeaaes a personality. So must a good ad.

The skeleton of dry facts must be clothed writing of fleeh and blood that liree that an individuality of ated with suggestion and radiating magnetism to sttract and oompel those wfao read it. THE WAR. LATEST TELEGRAMS, Paris states that the ian Army has begun to fall back upon before the movement of the Germans, who con tinue to cross the Meuse between Liege Namur. The Exchange Company are informed French official authority that the following 1 18 the report from the Prefect that at eleven people have been assassinated by the Germans, 78 houses burned, and the churc cannonaded. The French military position remains excellen and along the whole front there has been defeat.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS. Sir, H.R.H. Princess Louise (Duchess 0 Argyll), and colonel of the regiment, has depu te mo to collect comforts for it. All contribution 9 will be gladly received at 14 Drummond Edinburgh, and should be marked and Money to buy tobacco, and to pay packing expenses, will be faithfully, M.

M. August 17th 1914 SOCKS FOR THE ARGYLLS. Sir, the rush to provide for the wounded, think the needs of the men at the front have been rather forgotten. If any one wishing to sen socks or shirts, or any other comforts, to our regiment, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, will bring their contribution to the address I will forward it to Mrs Sceales, who is collecting for the am, MARY BLACKBURN- 20 Allan Park, Stilling, 18th August, 1914. LITERATURE WANTED FOR LOCAL TROOPS.

Sir, the various mobilisation camps roUJ 1 Stirling the Scottish National Council of Youofc Christian Associations have 0 institutes for the use of the men. In the lai'ff marquee's provided there are facilities for writing, and recreation, and concerts, closing vlt a short religious service, are held nightly. As oU supply of literature is very limited, it would be great boon to the men if any of your reader 9 could furnish us with illustrated papers and roaff 8 zines. These should be addressed to either Y.M.C.A., So. Scottish Brigade Camp, Bannock burn, or to Y.M.C.A., S.S.B.

Camp, Canabu 9 barren faithfully. BERT D. KAYE. Organising Secretary, Y.M.C.A Y.M.C.A., Cambusbarron, 15th August, ROYAL ADDRESSES AND PRAYERS IN THIS ARMAGEDDON. Sir, is very amusing, and it ought to be structive, too, to read these Royal prayers addresses.

The Emperor of Austria trust in An 9 brave and devoted forces, and trust in the Almighty to give the victory to ntf The Czar of Russia, on the same day, when speaking to his officers, said; God, and have faith in the glory and greatness our mighty The Kaiser made a similar pious appeal, and he were forced to draw the sword ho would win He asked the people to and ask Him for that help. It is no wonder that the when reading the above, 'said, Lord will have a devil of a trouble to please them Comment is superfluous, except to say that, as 1 read history, God is generally on the side of the strongest and most efficient army or other fightinff force. If I might be allowed to suggest a cause these wars, I should quote Swinburne and blood on the hands of the meaning these Royal am, HUMANIST. Stirling August 16th, STIRLINGSHIRE RED CROSS SOCIETY. WHERE GARMENTS FOR THE TROOPS SHOULD BE SENT.

-Sir, the information of the Stirlingshire Branches of the British Red Cross Society, and for the ladies who are kindly organising work parties, there has been formed in Glasgow' a Headquarters Organising Committee, which has its office and large store at the St. 1 Hall. Glasgow. Stirlingshire is in the Western District, so its Depot there. All organisations are requested to work through the president of the Red Cross Society of their own county as far as possibly- It is requested that when it can be arranged, all articles should be forwarded to Mrs Willis.

tane, Melville Terrace, Stirling, where they win be invoiced and sent to the depot in Glasg Such articles should be listed, with the marked on tape on each garment. The parcels of clothing will be forward to the Army at the front as quickly as possible. The garments most urgently required are pital nightshirts, regulation day shirts, and For list of other articles required, see page 1 of this where an advertise' ment am, etc. JAMES A. GIBSON, County Hon.

Secretary 47 Port Street, Stirling. THE WAR FUND. STIRLING SUGGESTIONS Sir, was at the meeting called by Provost Bayne last night, and would have asked a simil 3 question to that asked by Dr Kidston. I ust say that I see no reason whatever for having an- portion of the money ear-marked for t)j Queen Alexandra Fund. It seems to me that will lead to confusion, and possibly overlappi ll to do this.

Should the idea be carried out, a a larger sura than is required for that fund subscribed, then it will require to be handed over to the Prince of Fund, and should a sufficient sum not be ear-marked, then money will require to come from the Relief Fund to meet the deficiency. This, I think, is undesirable. If I might make a suggestion, I think the main point that the subscribers should keep in view is the fact that there are two funds requiring assistance, the Prince of Fund and Queen Alexandra Fund, and give their subscriptions accordingly to the Prince of 5 Fund. Another suggestion is, that the commit tee appointed last night to take charge of tbe collection and distribution, should map out the town into districts. I know that many of the churches have already been energetic enough take steps to appoint committees, but this sure to lead to overlapping.

The members the different churches are distributed pretty evenly all over the town, and a great many people, I regret to say, are not attached to any church. There is a large number of people 'vhe, although not able to give money, might be abw to do work or give goods in kind suitable the use of the soldiers at the front. All coin raittees in connection witli the collection an distribution of the funds and goods ought to hr under the direct superintendence of the tee appointed last night, and the town might- hr divided into wards, or even streets, and the committees nominated by the different might be allocated to such wards or Yours truly. ANDREW C. t-18th August, 1914.

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