That Germany within a few months will make her supreme attempt to smash the British Empire I believe is certain.

I am equally certain that the result of that attempt will not be what this gentleman anticipates and desires." For some moments the silence remained unbroken.

Then young Monteith sprang to his feet and led the audience in a succession of mad cheers that indicated the depth of passion to which they were stirred.

After the cheering had subsided Larry rose and in a slightly querulous tone and with a humorous smile upon his face he said: "Mr.Chairman, don't you think we are becoming unnecessarily serious?
And are there not certain things on which we all agree?
First that we are all Canadians, first, last and all the time.

Secondly, that we greatly respect and admire our American cousins and we desire only better mutual acquaintance for our mutual good.