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:Mr. Keppel Lally, of Toronto, is} home for the summer. Ma`. Harold Armstrong was in T0- ' 1-onto or a. few `days last week. Mr. R. Carson, of the U. of T is home for the summer holidays. Mrs. Beatty and Douglas Beatty motored to Midland on Sunday. | .M'..- Ah.;.,+m- `.\fmr-f.o.v-on rvl T-T:L'mi.l- PERSONALS EDUCATION REPORT . BY HON. GRANT "the Legislature on weunesuuy uy -Hon. R. H. Grant. Despite the fact that present economical and social forces are not the most favorable, great progress has been made by the elementary and secondary schools, says the report. Attendance is better than in pre- vious years and salaries of teachers have :been increased. There is a dearth of teachers. Cost per pupil was $38.73 in Ontario. Sa.ska.tch& wan s cost per pupil was $60.79. um...) AF nlampn-tnrv school sites- The annual report.of the Depart- ment of Education was presented to the Legislature on Wednesday by -'LTnn R `LT Grant. Despite cost puvpu was ou.aa. Value of elementary school sites, buildings and fua'nitu1'e was $60,- 823,454 `in 1920, an increase of $10,866,164; value of equipment was $2,276,197, an increase of @010 179 $249,173. ; The Legislative grants to these , elementary schools in 1920 were , $1,612,837, an imcrease of $296,- 308 over the previous year. The amount paid in teachers` salaries ad- vanced by about $3,000,000, or from $10,160,399 to $13,070,038, while the total e:ependit111'e increased by $6,364,885 and reached the grand` total of $25,216,512. The cost per pupil of enmolled attendance in- creased from $34.49 to $44.63. [was !-)&,A $249,178. I 'l"hn T.n Health Statistics In 1921 there were 72,000 chil- dren examined by physicians from the department. Some 8,564 were found to have detective vision, 1,707 defective hearing, 48,913 de- cayed teeth and 478,260 had never been successfully vaccinated. The report states in part that : The whole problem of public education of adolescents in rural dis- tricts must be taken vigorously in hand and the most eamnest thought of the best minds concentrated on it. Higher levels can be reached in either the standard of education and `. training now given in the schools, or . in the extension of the service given - by these schools to a. great body of youth, only by consc_ious adoption of a policy toward that end. This policy must meet the needs of those for whom it is undertaken as with- out public recdgnition of the need for iinprovexnent there can be little progress. '|"hp mnnrt alsn includes the nd- I progress." . The report also includes ings of the Legislative Committee that investigated into the consolidat- ed situation in Northern Oniario. I )Ien s Boaters. The newest: braids in both natural and bleach-" ed straw. Prices $1.50 1:: Best values ever shown in Barrie; Simmons & C`o., Men's Batu-rs. ton, spent the week ena In wwu- .Mr. John Scott, of `the U. of I`.. is home for the annual `summer vaca- tion. .1m.. r1m.Am..nmumI1 nf` Hanlilton. J. W U One LWU One W'et Measure pints, one quart, quairts, one ght, ght, two cops, I cops, one Judge, Judge, thirty days. --'\J S -fang u-a.rd. BRITAm%*_T PLACE I ' IN THE WORLD There are two sides to the cele- bration of Empire Dazy, the ceremon- ial and the structural. Both of these- are of great importance. No considerate person will unde-rvxLlue'_ the impressiveness of the holiday. the pageants, the school exercises, and the puibliic utterances of pulpit, press and platifonm. The public mind responds to such stimuli. Chil- dren particularly, drink in impres- sions which become part of their mental stool:-in-trade -for life. A :,u_-__u_._-, r-.. ....-. ..u\....u. ~15-uasv-5 ... .-...... -..- ...-. It is a great lnlle-rltzmce for any Briton. The little island of the nor- thern seas has bred men and created instttutivons which have `blessed the whole earth. To read her history is to be proud 0-1. the valor, endurance and n1agna.nixmity she has ornen shown. In both political dustrial development she has led and taught mankind. In the realm of the arts, while she enjoys no such eoverellgn-ty, she has yet pvod-uced her own rich treasures. And Brita.in is still strong. Europe to-day is like a ship ln :1. storm, of .wh1cl1 Britain is both the propelling \ \ lcnnnn on-`A {kn rudder Qhn 1.: na- and. ln- ` l uv. \IVIA4 ...... .,. ..........-- ` force and the rudder. She is re- organizing her trade. She is paying her debts. She is caring for her people. If the other lands of that waar-Jtormen-ted continent emerge in- to prosrperity and peace it Will be be- cause of the example and the pre- cepts of Britain. Rn we: will cheer and 31101142 "G30d. cepts or turn-Lann. So we will cheer and God Save the King." We will cherish the worthy place which Canada has won in the fabric of the Empire. But we wil-1 `do more than cheer and shout. We will be awake to the necessity oat` maintaining the free- dom, vigor and honor which provoke our cheers and shouts. We want our childuren. to also cheer and shou-t.-Fa.I'mers Sun. I \ 1 Midland Sunday. _ Mr. Alaister Mazcba.-ren, of H3.`IIl).l- ton, spent the week end in WWII- Mr Jnhn Q:-mt nnf the U. T.. EFFORTS IN CHURCH UNITY GRATI_FYING| Flesherton, May 30.--Rev-s. F. L. Brown and J`. D. Byrnes, -S11rperin- tendents of Missions in Ontario in the Methodist and Presbyterian Chunches, visited some of the over- breham? at co-o'pera11on and met with grafiifyinvg results. A-f `P-nnvrin ihe vote in the lapping churches in this vicinity in_ gratnrying results. At Prieevzille the Methodist and Presbyterian wcongre . gations was nfavorzvble to union, the -former joining the latter together with another appointment. Swin- ton Park Preb'y1erian congregation, for many years connected with St. ` Columlba. Chureih, Pricevsille, .wil_1 unite with Mefhodist congregations - in Proton, forming a. new and com- pazct Methodist circiiit. At Eugenia, the vote in the Methodist and Pres- -` byterian Churches was unan-.imous - for union, `the former joining the -: latter as part nit the Flesherton, Eugenia. and Pnrvton Station change. THE NORTHERN ADVANCE _ The Women s Rest Rooms in `Barrie was a. hive of busy workers tun `Saturday. Lunch was served from 11 a.m., and Mr. Standen, of `Barrie, the only gentleman present, _drank the rst cup of tea, and all `bowed w-hile he led in a dedicatory }:prayer. .From 3.30 to 5.30 a)tlter- -ncon tea was served and by six o'clock the rooms were empty. The sale of homemade baking and lunch- 'res.amoun'ted to nearly $60.00. Some 0 of the `merchants of the town help- rail materially. Couches, chairs and owers made the large bright room altracuive, and it is hoped that it may .be a rest room indeed. I "T`.hn nnnnnl Irnpafinrr nnrl nlpnfinn mmuy. mhe May `Meeting of the -Women's Auxiliary was held at the home of -Mrs. Wesley Brooks last Thursday mtternoon. - l`here were rtourteen ladies present. A splendid repom of the annual meeting was given by `Mrs. '1`. J. -Dew, and Mrs. R. H. Jen- ngn I-and n um-v Inmmsninzz latter ` 7 j[)I`lZ8 In -D3.S9D.ll. A number from here attended the axmual Sunday School `Convention held in Nicolston Presbytenian Church on the 31st inst. ml:-u I A 'I\hnrmncr\n nnd NHSR Unwrcn on one a1sL u1sL. Mrs. W. A. Thompson and Miss Wilma Thom-pson are representatives of rtzhe Mission Band .to the Presby- tery meeting uin Midland this week. rrnm fnnm-al nf the late Mrs. John tery meeung Iln Mlmilnu uns ween. The funeral of the late Mrs. John Spears was -held on `Tuesday wher- noon. The sympathy of the com- m-un-ity is extended to the bereaved family. ' mm Mav Meeting of the-Women's 80 L0 urangevma HLSL vveuuuauzuy. The Court of Revision for Essa. Township was held in Thornton on Saturday. `Mr and Mr: Lnwnin and Mr. zmdl tron. Mr. Gordon nBidwel1, of Hamilton, spent the week end at his home in town. mu-.. 1......" .1\I.nfnfn1: nf Toronto. atnenus In ueewu 1iL5L ouuuwy. { The `band and baseball team at-. tended the Victoria Day celebration lin Everett. The juniors -won rst = prize in -baseball. .A nnmllwr from here attended |Jna.y -DB 21. rest ruuui iuucuu. The annual nmeeting and election of officers of the Women's Institute was held at the `home of Mrs. F. W. Partridge. After the `business meet- .ing Rev. W. S. Irwin, of Dalston, gave an address which was protable to all. The ofcers for the year 1912.2-23 wre as follows: President, `Mrs. E. W. Partridge; 1st Vice- iPres., Mrs. A. Jory; 211d Vice-Pres, .\Mrs. W. T. Pa.rtnidge.; Sec.-Trea.s., Miss 13. A. Rix; Asst. Sec.-Treas., ` Miss Enid Pwrtridge; Directors, Mrs. .Jaor_y,, Mrrs. uBa11, Mrs. Pratt and Hrs. McKay; Auditors, Mrs. T. Par- uzid-ge, Mrs. Ball: Dist. Director, Ears. Thos. -Metcalfe; Pnograni Cou1., Mrs. Cmntilon, Mrs. 'MncKay, Mrs. Drury, Miss Enid I artx\id.P., M-rs. F. W.. Partri-dge and Miss Rix. Some of Iihe members went to Dal-ston -special .suammer meeting and enjoy- ed a very pleasant afternoon, Saturday. n Mr. and Mrs. Lownie and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thompson visited with friends in Beeton last Sunday. I"'|\t\ haunt` gnzi hncah-.111 loan) :H-. In '1'0I'DnL0. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Davis motor- ed to Orangeville last Wednesday. rmm f`.n1Irf nf xnvisinn for Essa. Miss Helen Hatton in Toronto. .11.: and RA'.r-c F. T. u '1'. J. uew, anu M~ru. .n.. In. acu- read a. very interesting letter-_ CROWN HILL is holidaying from Mrs. T. M. Fletcher, a. former meamuber, who is now living in Flor- ida, contrasting church work in L'.S. to Canada. After the devotional meeting Dorcas sewing was cairnied on, including a. quilt which has `been donated by the hostess. Lunch was] served and a `protable afternoon was spent by all present. I I Roy Traynor, poultry 1'a.rmer, liv- ing near Flushing, was startled Salvurday, `May 20th, when he went to his coop to nd n. newly-hatched duck running about on its back. Traynor pursued the elusive fowl, and found it had four feet, two on its back and two in regular posi- ion. When its regular legs became wearied lt executed a. flop and be. gan prancing around on the other `pair. Traynor intends to nd out If the duck can swim on Its back. in town. Miss Lucy ,McWa.ter.s, of Toront_o, was renewing old acquaintances 1n town last week. .u;..g A 7km-Dhnil has returned. A large number or the residents of Minesincg -gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 1. Downey on Thurs- day evening, May 25th, to express their regret and bid good~b,ve to them before they leave for their new home dn Barrie. Mr. and Mrs. Downey have been residents of Minesing for a great many years, and Mr. Downey took an active in-, terest in church work. political` movements and everything that was for the good of the con1munit_v. He was, indeed, a potent factor in the making of .Minesing. The gzttherinig enjoyed a. rem; pleasant evening, leaving a swbstantial melnorial in the form of two comfortwbie chairs which were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Downey with the kindest of re- M.-ag and `hncf Makes for t-he l\v'l IVS. 1JU Wilt` gards and future. WHEN 18 1'1` RIGHT SIDE UP ? Get Prices on \Villnrd Batten-ies for other nmkes of Cars. Save Money and Get Good Service. RECHARGE I RICES-0 Volt. 75c; 12 Vole, $1.25. Phone 730. Willard Storage Batteries Announcing New Prices on BARRIE BATTERIES SERVICE FORD TYPE BABY GRAND MAXWELL MINESING week. I Miss A. McPhai1 has returned `home a-fteur spending a. couple of weeks vacation -in Detroit. Mr. V. Storey, 0. Readman, V. Findlay and Frank Armstrong motored to Midland on Sunday. Mrs. W. S. Robb and little daugh- ter spent the 24-th with Mr. and Mrs. D. C. McArthur, Crown Hill. M. Xlfnhnr Jnnesz has returned y WII-n Lne Kluuubl, UL 11:- best w'Ishes for T.he Liberals promised to reduce the cost at living, but Mr. Fielding has increased the Sales Tax, admit- ting an` additional burden of $30,- 000,000 annually on tl1e consumers.. The Sales Tax is added to every: wx'ti`cle;i purchased and cannot be evvaded. His tariff reductions are so small as to be ignored..by the producer. Every family in Canada. is directly and indirectly penalized by the _`.party that promised chewper- food" and lower taxes. Miss Irene Martin. of Toronto, visited at the home of her parents here over the holiday. On Friday evening Miss Martin entertained a. number of her friends. . Everyone reports having A very enjoyajble time." I .~.u:;..-. T.ny-v-ulna Inrhoq urn: nn f.rvn1 I xmex . - -Miss Lorraine Forbes was up from the city and spent the twenty-fourth. at her home here. uh. nna `Mr: Tan and fnmilv, at ner nome nere. Mr. and Mrs. Lee and family, of Toronto, also Mr. Adams, were up at their sumsmer cottages at Alcona. Beach over the week end. \.h- and `My-a `(Luann Romain ant? nanoor over Lue wt.-aux uuu. -Mr. and Mrs. Turner, of Toronto, `were with her sister, Mrs. Jones, [for the twenty-fou~rth. An. and Mr: flnnrrrn (lnn nf Tn-- 101' me twenty-I0u~rLu. Mr. and Mrs. George Good, of To-- ronto, occupied their new cottage at Alcona Beach over the Week end. xv nna fur: `Parr-v Qnrinxr and` Au.-ona beacn over Lne ween uuu. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Spring and Master < Douglas. Mr. Clarkson: Spring, Mrs. Zella Cross and Master Bert and Russell, all of Toronto, were with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Spring over the Week end. beacn over tne WUUK euu. Mr. and Mrs. Kna.-pp, Bessie and` Birnie, all of Toronto, motored up and were at their cottage at Cedar Hanbor over the week end. .1|'vv ant? Nfre 'T`IIV`nDY' f Tnrnntn. THE TARIFF AND THE CONSUMER C. McArtnur, urorwn 1-1111. Mrs. Walter Jones has returned to her home after spending the past week in Chatham with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones. Nlr and Mrs. -Bartlett. of Beams- Old Price New Price $29.25 $26.50 $36.95 $30.95 $43.05 $36.60 DSTH LINE, INNISFIL N. R. Palmer, Prop. (fr Harvey L. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. -Bartlett, ville, motored to Barrie on Satur- day, Mrs. Bartlett remaining to spend a. rfew weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sinclaiar. The measles epidemic has caused the lower grade rooms in the public schools of Newmaarket to be closed. Now the disease is going through the next grades and has so depleted them that it is possible they will be closed at once. It is reported that possibly all the schools will" close. Three hundred cases are re- ported and under quarantine, and, with the number not reported, it is estimated there must be as many as` 600 cases in town. Adults as well as children are victims. c May 31st marked the centennial of Presbyterianism in West Gwil1i-n1- 1 bury. The one hundredth anniver- ( sary will be celebrated on Sunday 1 next by the four congregations of 1 Bradford, Hond Head, the Scotch Settlement and St. John's of Coul- 1 son Hill. uniting in services to be 1 held in the .\lara.thon Rink in Brad- ` ford. Massed choirs will lead in the] service of song. and Rev.,A. Logan Geg-gie. of Parkdale Church, Toron- to. will preach iboth morning and evening. The first Presbyterian Church in Gwillinivbury was opened in 1822 at the Scotch Settlement, and in celebration of this the united congregations plan to raise a trust fund of $1,000 for the present needs of the work. There will also be a special service on Monday evening of most unique features. Rev. L. .\Ic- Lean is present pastor of the Pres- byterian Church in Bradford.