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.o\J|JllArI Miss Ida Gracey is hnzne after visiting` in O1`-illia.- J -Mrs. (D12) Barber- s mother, Mrs. Graham, is very poorly. -5. --.. Phil. McDonald, whovhas been ill with ple-urisy, is slowly i.In_l proving`. V T l fV- O.`.-.\.-.,\,\..\,-. "L. . . m A ..!.\..-..-`,1 k:n` "r. ;1-r1(`;1\-[-1v',s._:I0l'1V1.1_ "w213.' Qre in 1`or0_nt.o on" Tuesday. School Boys will Call % for your % Old Papers and f Magazines, All helps to shorten thewarj Put your card in the window _when papers are ready. SOLDIERS AID Choicest Meats A Prompt Service Are in better position than ever to attend your wants cleaned, `Altered and Repaired %, muss M. MoK_EIIIIAlI % Two Doors West of Dreamland o LOWE BROS. Saturday, Feb. 11 V Lunch, 30c.T ' novA_L SGALLOP BREAD AND BUTTER BATTER PUDDING TEA COFFEE E Red cross Shop in charge of _ Soldiers Aid all day E tc, For Patotic Purposes. Page /'_l'wo!vo News Vfrom the T LADIES s s Small st... Ian-Io. In their new store Butchers - - . . . n\.Al Lilli The Cobalt train started.-run-_ ning on the new schedule on Sunday and has fallen down had- ly on the time arranged. Sunday night she got. in about 10 p.m.; am Monday it was 21/; hours late, while on Tuesday it `arrived 2 hours late. " - run.-up--n 1'I`\rCwl%C-Q .u . 4- c A Phone FURS! ailway Mrs. Beatty, Secretary of the Secours Nationa l, will `address a meeting` in the Public Library lecture hall at eight `o'clock on Thursday `evening, Feb. 22. Mrs. Beatty has recently been in France and will be able to give a very interesting account of the conditions: in that distressed country. Everyone cordially `welcomed. Silver` collection. -Upholste1tingu and` furniture repairing do e. by competent workman at ougall Bros.` Fur- niture Store. ' _ 371.1 ( Bowinanville a News) We are still a strong advocate of female education-- -we have good reason to be. .The`other- day a farmer s wife came into the olllce and paidfor her home. paper for 71917. The husband had previouslyrequested us to discontinue it to his address; refusing to pay the increase of 500. This good lady said she had grown up reading the paper and would rather go without a meal a day than go with-out it. She said she wanted it for her children to read as well as her- self. Why `should they be de- prived of reading it and grow up know.-nothings for such a paltry sum`? Another woman said to her husband who said he would- n t pay $1.50 for James paper : All right, hubbie,;you pay the dollarwand I ll pay the 50c. Tm going to have the paper. These two ladies arerepresentative of many others. V 3., ' quests in the Tankard and Gov- ernor-Grenera1 s`competition at Toronto,_ in -which he followed the colors of President Thau- burn and other distinguished` Knights.of the broom A.vD. Simon and his triumphant, tribe met one Philip Love. skip and curling, scientist, last Fri- day evening at the Curling Rink, to decidewho should hold for the time being that. most coveted bit of silverware, the Beck Trophy. Nothing daunted by his renown- ed opposition, Phil. went at the` `game like a day's work strengths ened in nerve, perhaps, by the fact that his opponent s rocks had not returned from Toronto. in time. Be that as it `may "a. `lovely_. exhibition of skill on the part of Skipper" Phil. and his crew resulted in a win` for his rink. The rinks lined up as fol- 2 V V I I CI$? 379'` I IVPII Fresh from his recent con- llows:- - ' Alex. McDonald ` G. Malcomson A. Malcomson A. Stapleton Harry Hook R. Maleomson Phil. Lovey ' A. D. Simon skip---i8. _ skip-l O V-`iui).} el'ieV'e` you d` be beautiful` if you'd smile.---Jimmie to Delie; Qv.."l..,. .._`l,, -` V... IJ uunlu UIVlJ u.uuz\uu`;o.-"-u1.lu1u_y. Why-, before we `incorporated, this village was only a dot on the map. When the engineer saw it in theidistance the train always got up more steam--and shot by. Today, the Crack Limited stops without _a signal from the ag- man and the conductor shrieks at the top of his voice: This is the home of the Cinderella Fac- tory---to the '1eft--ladies and gentle'men---that tall yellow building is the father of all the little white huildings.-~Jimmy s idea of success. vuu yuuso 111111111) : Yes, sir. Don't you like laugh- ter? I"d0. It s one 0.f G0d s choicest gifts. Ah, the tinkle of a laug'h-whTat is it but the'song in the heart. of every man?-- Jimmy. `I `L...l.'_`-.-. _,_..,I,1 1 A-n I On TAKE NOTICE that I have for sale the property of John Min- ,2'ay, 50 John St. West. This is :1 square plan house with all the latest. c0n'venienc.es;' beautiful -.4u.; cnuvv \JI\Jn uLLlJ|1.IJu Why, l ve interrupLed_at leasti twenty men who were going 10 Kingdom Come by the revolver route. Every one of. them today is happy and pr\osperous-Jim_ my. 1 'r1 ....__.-'__,-,- -, n l`-" , _ _ Happmess 1s the only thmg the rich can t take away from the poor.---Jimmy. Vnn n.'..-. T\.`...1.|. __.__- 1:1_- 1 , 1 ` some Sayings` from In Walked 7 ' Jimmy The rst principle of true salesmanship is understanding human nat,ur'e.--John to Arnold. I...`-;au-1;.` a.-uuuunnuo V.IL'lJll. uu `an. u-Au-o A live wire with a spar; of success at the 0ther.;end.-Ar_ nold says to himself- ..\,..-....3,_ .l`-..1_'_l- _.._I__ I_A- L` .-v..... .-v.._;u . . . a -;uu-5:, A man s foolish who lets self grow old.-Jimmy. `IVE. l,Iv(\ ....J,.-....._,.:...l -1 \IIJllLILl\J uvv J05. Howeraft, miaxik f`Guil-: foyle and Mr. Dougherty have all enlisted with the Railway Con-` struction Battalion.` All these above -were remen. on the G.T. R. running out of -this point. Sergt. W. Barnard has been here from Torontorecruiting all week and is getting a number of rail- way men signed `up. ' lot. For V particulars apply to W. C. Thompson, Real Estate Agent, 15 Owen St., .Barrie.' T_el-_, ephone 288. " < 4 ~ " I U nnnn mi. :4 1:.*..'.. .-'.-1. r1.. :1 `Inn ..l.,.` Love I-lonlds Beck Trophy Good for the Ladies! The Bishop of Toronto will hold a special service in St. George's Church this afternoon` to dedicate two memorial win-l (lows `given to `the Church by Rev. Canon Murphy and his} children. J French I-le'Ii'Ve"f him- LITTLE '\X/ONDERETHEN THAT PRICES ARE SO HIGH And this is right where this Store s reputation for Good `Goods at a minimum cost is maintained. We were advised by men higher up in the Hosiery business to stock up--stock up heavily--stock up with a three-years supply--and we did--,-Who.benefits ? You and Ourselves--we both benefit. You get good goods at far less than present market value. We get increased business through giving these values and truly the slogan Vickers sells for Less" holds good when applied to your Hosiery Needs, either for Women, .Men or Children. BUYA STOCKINGS AT VICKERS-A--Pay less and get more for your money than at any other Store in this district. We advise the buyingof at least eighteen months supply of these items as stocks are showing signs of an early depletion. Under any circumstances values will not be as good for 3 yrs. to come. W, - ___--___....c- p These are only a few of theitems that enter into the cost of Manufacture. Then in the case of the Retailer his added cost of handling through increased taxes, shorter terms of purchase, less discounts,` increased price of Paper, Twine, heating of his premises, etc. etc. Cotton Yarns show an increase price over I9 I 4 of I 70 per cent. Cotton Threads show an increase in price over I9 I 4 of I05 per cent. Wool and Worsted Yarns show an increase in price over I9 I 4 of I00 per cent. Artificial Silk shows an increase in price over I9 I 4 of 75 per cent. Pure Silk shows an increase in price over I 9 I 4 of 65 per cent. Another factor Ieading to increased prices is the decreased production; Adding about 30 per cent to overhead expense to the Manufacturer. . Needles, that have to be constantly replaced for the Machinery, also have in- I creased 300 per cent. , _ I Dyes have advanced from I00 to 400 per cent. Cardboard for boxing has increased 200 per cent. Paper also has gone up I00 per cent. Skilled labor demands another `Z0_per cent forthe`maI If you wear Stockings and have a need, , this may be of interest to you: Since the stupendous struggle in Europe y.\ began in August 1914 Manufacturers of Hosiery have been forced to In- crease the price of their products and consequently Retail- ers have had to ask correspondingly increased prices, until now the consumer has to pay more for Stockings than for many years past. Here are some of the ieasons i as taken from at Trade Review of recent date: Somg FactAbout Stockings A special train with 200 more workmen passed th1joug'h.here on Tuesday afternoon for Camp Borden to augment Col. L0w s staff in the aviation plant being built there. 1: run Extra Fine Hose of Pure Cashiner-e, warm and good wearing, seamless foo-"t. Sizes 38%, 9, 9% and 10. 3 pains for-`$2.25 Pairr .... .. . . . . ` . . 85 Very Fine Cashmere Hose, British .m.ake`, elastic top, `seamless fool. Sizes 8%, .9, 91/2 and '10. Present value $1.00.. Pair.. .. . .. .. .. 75c .Mid Weight Cashme1'e_H0se, plain, in both Canadian ` and British makes, seamless and fashioned. Sizes 8% tom. Pair... .. .. .. .. .. 50c Lower Grades Cashmere Finish and Fleee. plain. Sizes 81/5 to 10. All with seamless foot. Pair 25c Fine -lxl Ribbed Pure Cashmere Hose, four fell knee, - spliced heels and tees, seamless foot. Sizes .. 51/2 6 6% 7 7%: 8 81/2 9 91/2 Prices A. . .. 33 38 40:: 42 45 55 60 65 65 lxl Ribbed Union Cotton and Cashmere Hose, double knee, toe and heel, plain feet. Sizes .. .. 5% 6 6% 7 71/2 8 81/2 '9 9% Prices .. . . 25 25 25 21 30 35 35 35 35 Fine lxl Ribbed Cashmere Pure Wool Hose, elastic knit, sea1nless`f00_t.l Can be had in.B|ack, Cream, Tan, Cardinal, Sky and Pink. Sizes .. .. 451/2 5 51/2 6 61,12 70 71/. 8 81/2 Prices . 25 30 30 35 35 40 40 42 45 Extra Good ix] Ribbed Cashmere Hose fur Boys, splen- . did Wearing and warm; this line cannot be pro- cured new. We have only 18 dozen to sell. Siz-es .. .. .. 5% 66 61/. 7 71/2 8 81/2 . Pri-(5/es',.,.. . . . .. . . 45 45 48 50 53 58 65 Heavy W-eol, knitfoi` Pure Cashmere, 4 fold yarn, elas- ticand good we:arin".i Sizes 8% to 10. Selling at price preva.'il.ing two years ago. Only 12 dozens to sell. Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15 fu:1.AnnI: sxnilnsn iunA rrunon. Inonmn FOR CHILDREN Geu.Vickers FOR WOMEN Extra Fine `Ix-I Rib Cashmere Hose, with four fold knee, toe and heel, with Pe11man s g`ua1`ant,ee pinned to v each pan`. Sizes 812, 9, 91/2. Present value $1.25. 3pait-s $2.25 Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 900 Fme.m Ribbed Cashmere Hose,eelastic knit, and seam- less i*oot, a very good Wearing line. Sizes 8%, 9, 9% and 10. - Present. value $1.00. Pair ..75c Outsize Size Cashmere Hose, -for stout. w0m_en,_heavyV weight, good wearing. Sizes 9,91%; and '10. Pres- ent. value'$l.00. Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15c Men s Supqr Wool Socks, light Gray. A wann splendid wearing and 0omfm'i. giving sock. Sizes l0, 101/1,` 11 and ll`/_w. Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 750 Men`s Heavy Grey W001 Socks, plain knit, in good large sizes, soft and warm. ` Selling in quantities. . . . . Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. _.. .. .. 40c On Wednesrlay night. a. very` successful carnival was held at the rink by the Burton Avenue Epworth League. Music A was furnished by the 177th Bn. hand. Dr. -Jaeger All _ W00l Pure` Cashmer Socks, heavy weight, in sizes 91/2, 10, 10%`. Listed price 650. OurP1'ic`e,Pair....................50c D1'.'Jaege1' Light \Veight Cashmere Hose, very ne grade, in sizes 91/2, 10`, 10% and H. Listed price 650. 0u1'Price .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 50c Men s Plain Pure Cashmere Socks, with linen spliced foot, a good weal-er and very comfortable; Present v'alue75c. Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 80c Men s `fWa1k-Ease Sock of Pure Cashmere, heavy double sole, has many friends. Sizes 9%, 10, `I01/2 and 11. `Pair .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 60c Men s Heather Socks, medium weight, good wearing`. Sizes 10, 101/'_ and `H. Pair .. .. .. .. .. 50c FOR MEN 'i'hursday, February 15, 1911 . 60 `Victor Victrolas and Records ' Choose from Stock A" Barrie Agents -. a meeting of the; Presby-: terian cong'I'egati0n on Tuesday night, it, was decided to hear three more candidates before ex- tending a call. 1" B` C; Simmeris has resigned his position in the Car Dept. to ac- cept a position at Camp Borden. John Little is ill with pneu- monja, ` I`: r. . . 1 n;