THE CALL TO THE COLOURS 



Not having been invaded, England has been long in awakening to the reality of 

 the war, but an old Oriental proverb says "Beware of the man who is slow to wrath." 

 The great majority of the British people to-day, especially the women — the people of 

 England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, finally 

 realize fully that to preserve their own liberty and that of the world the teeth and claws 

 of the Prussian tiger must be torn out. 



— Lord Northcliffe. 



PROVISIONS OF THE CANADIAN MILITIA ACT 



The provisions of the Canadian Militia Act according to which all male subjects 

 between the ages of eighteen and sixty may be called upon are worth studying in this 

 connection. They may be placed on "active service anywhere in Canada and also 

 beyond Canada for the defense thereof, at any time when it appears advisable to do so 

 by reason of an emergency." They are divided into four classes, which are to be called 

 to the colours in order: 



First class: Eighteen years and upwards, but under thirty years, who are unmar- 

 ried or widowers without children. 



Second class: Thirty years and upwards, but under forty- five, unmarried or 

 widowers without children. 



Third class: Eighteen years and upwards, but under forty-five, married or widowers 

 with children. 



Fourth class: All those of the age of forty-five years and upwards, but under 

 sixty years. 



FACTS REGARDING ENLISTMENT FOR SERVICE OVERSEAS 



Enlistment is for the war, and six months after, if required . 



Remuneration: 



The following are the rates of pay in the C.E.F. Field 



Rank Pay allowance 



Colonel $6.00 $1.50 



Lt.-Colonel 5.00 1.25 



Major 4.00 1.00 



Captain 3.00 .75 



Lieutenant 2 . 00 .60 



Adjutants in addition to pay of rank $0.50 



Sergeant 1 . 35 .15 



Corporal 1 . 10 .10 



Private 1 . 00 .10 



Privates and Non-commissioned officers are provided with clothing, equipment 

 and subsistence. 



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