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-tf | | { ed quantity. PriceSis:s and Navys. Prices If so, now's your chance. Just Three More Weeks Till Xmas Do your shopping now. Our Xmas goods are all here and our assortment in alt lines will be better to choose from than during the last week. Remember, many lines are not to be had this year and in some lines only a limit- SWEATER COATS FOR THE LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN Ladies' Sweaters in Rose with White Trimming, Pad- dy and White, Copenhagen and White, Corn and White and Navy and White. . .$5.00, $6.00, $7.50 and $8.75 Men's Sweater Coats'in all shades of Browns, Greys, Children's Sweater Coats--Navys, Greys, Khaki, Rose and Red. Prices... .$2.75, $3.00, $3.25 and $3.50 MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S WINTER OVERCOATS DO YOU NEED ONE? Our Coats were all bought before the big advance, consequently we have qualities and prices that will surprise you. Young Men's Belted Overcoats in nice tweed mixtures, Belt all around, tight-fitting and very natty in ap- pearance, sizes 32 to 37 only. Special Xmas Price .........-..---++-- $16.85 Men's Heavy Ulsters, with large collar, belt in back, in plain Greys, Browns, and Navys. PHEBSioc on ess os $12.00, $15.00, $18.00 and $20.00 DEVLIN & MURCHISON pinch z eis Bespags al Sie mE THE BARRIE EXAMINER OBITUARY . . -$3.50 to $8.50 ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY IN BANKING The customers of The Bank of Toronto are assured of accuracy, promptness and efficiency in al! their trans- actions. This Bank pays special attention to this phase of modern Banking Service. -Your business and private accounts are invited. Complete facilities at all Branches. Capital... .... $5,000,000 Reserved Funds $6,555,300 . THE (Incorporated 1855) BANK or CORONTO BRANCHES AT BARRIE AND ALLANDALE H. A. SIMS, Manager IN MEMORIAM HEWITT--In loving memory of Ravhel, the beloved wife of William Hewitt, Crown Hill, Ont., who departed this hie on Dec, 5, 1917, in her 62nd year. We loved her, yes, we loved her, But Jesus loved her more, And He has sweetly called her bome, To yonder shining shore. The golden gates are open, A gentle voice said "Come", And with farewells unspoken She calmly entered home. | God knows bow much we miss her; He counts the tears we hed, 'And whispers, "'Hush! She is only sleeping: |Your loved one is not dead" Husband and Family. Card of Thanks Mrx. W. J. Gilks and daughter desire to thank all friends for kindness and sympathy jin their recent breavement, piece Caen Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs, Mark Knapp and family desire to thank their many friends for The price for notices in the | reading notices in The' Examiner! kindness and sympathy shown them during Loeal Column or for any other /is ten cents per line. correct. felt, sewn leather soles and low heels, sizes 3 to 8, at . Moore's SLIPPERS SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CQNSIDERATION WHEN GIFT BUYING THE XMAS. GIFT.FOR EVERYONE ! Many's the time they'll bring back a pleasant thought of the giver. For a wide selection come to Moore's--there are slippers for the entire family all of the very best quality to be had to sell at their respective prices. Slippers purchased now will be exchanged after Xmas in case sizes are not Men's Slippers in Black and Tan Kid in Everitt and Romeo Models, with turned leather soles and low heels, sizes 6 to 11, at... Women's Fancy, Cosy Slipper in all the wanted colors, soft padded soles and heels and fancy trimmings, sizes 3 to J, Bb sae we Women's' Slippers in Juliet Model, fur bound, in Brown, Black and Mauve lined and have soft leather soles with and without heels, at .........% Children's Xmas Slippers in cosy warm styles, including an Ankle Strap Model in a fancy plaid with soft leather soles and heels. Sizes 4 to 10... .85¢ pr. We have 'an unusually large and attractive assortment for your selection of Spats, Felt Boots, Hockey Boots, Moccasins, Rubbers, etc. House of Good Shoes 45-tf| their recent bereavement. .s.eae+ $1.75 to $3.00 pr. seeds $1.35 to $2.25 pr. sees. $1.90 pr. Sizes 11 to 2....95¢ pr. 'The Late Dr. W. Fred Grok 'The late Dr. Orok, whose death occurred |from the 'flu' in 'the General Hospital, Winnipeg. on November 28, was the third son of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Orok, Owen street, Barre. He was in his 87th year, being born July 2, 1882. He received his early education at the Midhurst public school, advancing from there to the Burrie Col- loginte Institute where he took a four years' course. After spending one year as teacher in Bardazay, Turkey, he returned to resume his studies at Queen's University, Kingston, receiving the degrees of BA, MD, CM, in 1914. His first year of medical work was spent in partnership with his brother, Dr. R. D. Orok of Le Pas, Manitoba, Following this he spent fifteen months us resident physician in the Winnipeg General Hospital. | "In: December, 1917, owing to a deep- |sested affliction he was forced to undergo |u critical operation on his spinal column, the effect of this forcing him to give up his medical work. Returning to his paren- tul home early in the spring of 1918, Le spent the summer convalescing ; fast gamn~ |ing bis lost strength. On November 2, 1018, be returned to Winnipeg to take a posicion as Pathologist in the Generul Hos- jpisal. After two weeks' work he fell » |victim to the Spanish influenza, passing away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 26 | His remains were accompanied to Barrie |by bis cousin, Mire, (Dr.) Munsoe of Winni- |peg, arriving Saturday, Nov. 30, and were 'aid to rest in the Midhurst Cemetery on Sunday, Dec, Ist. The pall-bearers "were six of bis cousins: Chas. and Robt. Wattic, Private Harold M. Finlay, John Farqubar- von, Robert Coutts and Wm, Russell. 'Those left to mourn the loss of a loving |von und brother are his father and mother, |four brothers and two sisters, viz,, Dr. R. D,, of London, England; James, on the | home farm, Midhurst; Herbert, of Hugh- enden, Alta; Mrs. Jewie Markle, » widowed | sister, Barrie; Mrs. Wm, Parks, Cobult, and Wilfred, of 'Paris, France. Among 'the many beautiful floral tributes of sympathy was a wreath from the Winmpeg General Hospital, eccompunied by the following let- \ter of condolence to the bereaved parents: | "Dear Mr, und Mrs, Orok,--Av a meeting jof the Bord of "Trustees of the Winnipeg |General Hospitul, held yesterday, a resolu | tion war paiwed expressing the Board's ap: preciation of your son's splendid service to the Hospital, and their sincere sorrow and jaympathy with you in his recent death. |'Phe doctor had only been back with us 'barely a couple of weeks before he was tak Jen sick, but everybody round the Hospital knew him, and will miss him, his former connection with the Hospital being 'one thut endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him, and he wax a general favourite | with everybody, His death hus been a great Vghock to us, but 1 am sure it will comfort \you to know he died doing bis duty and in the service of the sick and the suffe | Death of W. J. Gilks Very sudden was the call of Death to W. J. Gilks, who was found dead in his car near Fern- dale on Thursday of last week, November 28. He had been ail- ing for some time with heart trouble Mr. Gilks was born in War- wickshire, England, in 1862, the son of Henry John Gilks. In {887 the family came: lo Canada and settled in Toronto, where he resided till 1904, when he came tu Barrie. For sume years he was proprietor of the Vespra Hotel and later went to Allan- \dale » run the Raslroad Hotel. About 1{ years ago, owing to ill health, he rented this hotel and had not been actively engaged in business since that time. His wife, who was Miss Emily Kate Savage before her marriage, survives with one daughter, Mrs. Hill of Brantford, There is also one rother, Henry Gilks of Oregon, Mich., and one sister, Mrs. Widdowson of Twyford, England, The funeral was held on Sun- day. Dec, {. from his late resi- dence, 12, Tiffin Street, and was are of the Orangemen. B. Taylor was the officiat- ergyman. Interment was - in the Union Cometery Death of Mrs. Samuel Blakely Mrs, Samuel Blakely died in | Webb, Sask., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. H. Ross on Nov. 21, affer a severe illness lasting sinee the middle of last August Mrs. Blakely lived in Barrie many years where she was well known. She was a member of the 'Central Methodist church while she resided here and a de- voted Christian. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Geo. W. Martyn of Empress, Alta., and Mrs. Ross Her body was brought to Bar- rie and laid to rest beside that of her husband in the Union Cemetery. Another Graduate of R. V. H. Dies Barrie friends were very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. E. R. Birchard, who, as Miss Edna Lee, was graduated from the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, in 19144. Mrs. Birchard hd gone to Moose Jaw to assist in nursing, there being a serious outbreak of influenza in that city. On Nov. 22 her mother received word that she was ill, flowed next day by another message announcing her death. Shortly after the second telegram came a_ cable from Major Birchard, hushand of deceased stating that he expected to he home to spend Christmas with her. They had no children, Grape-Fruit Marmalade for sale at the Field Comforts Bazaar on Dec. 10th. A Song for expressed im music. comfort fromi or one ripple of melody off, because there is no. novelty to wear off, It is. not just another "talking machine", Itisdecidedly different. To» appreciate the difference you must: hear it. Wewill gladly submit the New Edison to your musical judgment either here or in yourown homey. James G. Keenan, Death of Robt. Jas. Donnelly An old resident of Vespra passed away Jon Wednesday, Nov. 27, inthe person, of Robert James Donnelly of the Eighth Line. He had been ill only one week, heart: fail- ure being the cause of death. Deceased was 66 years old. 20, to Grenfel Cemetery and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bowes of Angus. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Ansley and Joseph at'home;: and' 'our daughters, Mrs. Robt. Martin, Weston, Mis- sea Florence, Nellie and Elisabeth Donnelly at home. "Flu! at Rosemont South and west of Rosemont tHere Bas been a lot of "flu", but the type was mild War Time give you several ifs an Investment 'The funeral took place om Friday, Nov. | household Every Mood Music gives expression to every humar emotion. All that is happy and beautiful in life, bas been When things seem bright and cheerful because a ray of happiness has come into your life, you need an outlet to give vent t# your feelings. When sorrow or depression comes, the need of consolation is even greater. Te is at'such times that you derive the greatest Lhe NEW EDISON "The Phonograph with a Soul" Then one-sweet note of the voice of Anna Case, from the bow of Albert Spalding, puts your soul'in. harmony with the world. Music--real music--is one of life's greatest boons. Edison music is real music because the New Edison does not merely imitate, it re-creates. tires of the New Edison,, the novelty never wears One never - Barrie, Ont. ) and the sick ones have recovered. Rev, G, L. Gray of Rosemont has had a serious time. He was able to be up on Saturday and now by taking care of himself he hae every good prospect of a complete recovery after having been in a precarious condition at the crisis of the disease. Mr. Gray's has also been attacked and for --_ the home was an improvised hos~ pit New Banking Branches Orillia News Letter--The Merchants and Sterling banks have opened branches im Stayner and the Bank of Toronto has open-- ed a sub braneh in New Lowell under the Stayner branch. Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper Keep WRIGLEY'S In mind as the longest- lasting confection you can buy. Send It to the boys at the front. Economy in Sweetmeats-- a 5-cent package of WRIGLEY'S will days' enjoyment: In benefit as well as pleasure, for it helps teeth. breath. appetite, digestion. CHEW IT AFTER EVERY MEAL The Flavour Lasts a