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J. AL 56th Year MacLAREN, Editor W. ©. WALLS, Manager BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1919 Single Copies 4 cents $1.50 Per Year (in advance) HAS MINISTERED IN ORO 25 YEARS Rev. Neil Campbell Completes Quarter-Century--Fine Ser- vices Mark Event. On Sune nd St. Andrew's, Joined in ebrating a happy oc fon-- {he silver jubilee of Rev, Neil Campbells faithful ininistry among them. It was particula ly fitting that at the time of suet an anuiversary Mr. Camphell should have the Ahonen of beme Moderatar of Synod. | Presentations | Tewards the close of the pro. nme Mr, Campbell was pre- sented with a. well-filled purse "1 Mrs. Camphell was the re. cipient of a handseme silver tea! service, presentation being made by ates and Mrs. Y Mrs Camphell also. a heau- ful benquet of presented hy Miss) Margaret rthur on behalf oof the children and yoni people, Thos. Eo Rass read an address, whieh was suite ably acknowledged by Mr. Camp. bell. The address was as follows: To the Rev Campbell, +) Paster of Guthrie, Central and Rev. Neil' Campbell, B.A. St, Anieae's Gonbsieetiinn: For the Sabbath services, ! Mr, Camphell---As we are congregations werp privileg er Tonight te celebrate the Nave as Meir s al Vompletion of a quarter of al Rev. Colin F DD, Mud~lronturyts: chvistian serviee aiid erator of the ¢ AsseMbl¥ aber at dave which, yon have and his deliveran were heard endered in aur iidst. we, the with deep appreciation by re and adherents of the congregations, His' sermons tions constituting your were of a high order aud richly | yaoi, tke, desire to maky "piritua), dwelling hore (es iinic puldis exproxsion of tute ap jally upon the fuller lite Pie aervice in the Master's work: la strength itl Sone lonethes Deap and abiding was the im-| cit, Mre Campbell and all the pression. made by'the services. | members af your family, have On Monday evening the social, heen to us and ours during the feature of -the 'celebration was| past twenty five ve AS yan held in Central Church, when athave lived amone we and as we very large gathering assemb [have been brought in contact the church being filled ty over-/with the influence of your flowing. Supper was served in!personal daily life from day. tn the schoolroom and dance and quality 6f the varied Viands with which the tables were spread testified to the skill ful and bountiful dhands which had provided them. At one table sat the Rew. Dr. Fletcher, Rev. Mr. Campbell and family, mem- bers of Presbytery, Rev. A. A. and Mrs. Jenner (representing the Methodist Church) and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller of Orillia. Rev. M. F, Gree, Moderator of Presbytery, presided at the en- tertainment and conveyed the} ereptings of that body. It was a most unique feature to see on 'the platform at such an occasion the Moderators of Pre: ery, Synod and General Assembly, al- ~~ sa the Supt. of Missions for Northern Ontario, | Rey. J. D. Byrnes, Address from Orillia C. J, Miller, representing the Orillia congregation, made a few remarks and read the following address :-- Having learned that the Rev. Neil Campbell, B.A., is about to celebrate his Silver, Jubilee as Minister of the Guthrie, Central and St. Andrew's churches, Oro, the Session and Congregation of the Orillia Presbyterian Church desire to felicitate with him and extend most hearty congratula- tions on this happy and memor- 'able occasion. Rev..Mr.«Campbell|is not only held in the highest esteem by his own people, but ag ein neigh. bor he has won for himself the admiration and friendship of the members of the. Orillia church and of loyal Presbyterians, where- eyer he is known. The section of the Master's Vineyard com- mitted to his immediate care has wonderfully prospered under his energetic and careful ministry; ne has served the church at large Jong and faithfully as Clerk of the Presbytery of Barrie, and his | excellent executive | ability and| sound judgment | have been hope that Rev. Mr. Campbell may be long spared to continue his ministry in still greater useful- ess, and that he may always have as a reward for his labors the <alisfaet of seeing the Lord's work prosper in his hands Signed on behalf of the Session, 'Thos. G. King, Session Clerk [Orillia, Aprit 28th, 1919. Congratulations Extended Happy. helpful congratulatory AdTMses were inade by Rev, J Do Ryfies, Alex. Shepherd Jot Argus, Rev. RH. senerville Jor Thornton sand by Rew, A hen Whe extended -- hearty felicitations from the Methodist fatiens te whieh he min isters. A Splendid address was uiven hy Rev. Dr, Fleteher, whe [renveyed the good wishes of the con 'the con tons the abun-|day, our lives have been touched by the influence of vour life and we have been strengthened to meet the "ng sof life from day to day and Rhye been enabled to rise to a higher sphere of life and service. We have learned to know that you not only pro- elaimed to us from the sacred desk the message of God's love and good will towards man, hut as Jesus lived the message of the love of God in his daily life as He daily gave himself ont in lov- ing helpfulness and service to those He met along the journey of life, so have you also done to Us during our journey together for the past twenty-five years, and as a result of your untiring and unselfish labor of love in our midst the cause of the King- dom of Christ has prospered in this community, our congrega- tions have become stronger and more active in Christian service in all the various departments of the congregational life, and 'as a pastoral charge we have been united closer in the bonds bf love and good will the one for the other, 3 The influence of your life, however, has not been confined to the bounds of this pastoral charge, but has reached our far beyond and has been a source of strength and helpfulness to the whole community of those living and also to the Church of Jesus Christ at large, an evidence of which is seen as you have been chosen moderator of our Synad and also have been entrusted with many other important posi- tions in the Church's work. In conclusion we again wish to express to you and Mrs. Campbell our sincere gratitude for the source of strength and comfort you have been a to us and ours, and we tri thas the future may have in store fon you 4ll very many of the richest and choicest blessings of God, recognized by his brethren in the wider field by his eledtion to, the important position of| Maderator of the Synod of Toronto and , Kingston. } The Session and Cdngregation of the Orillia church express the | and may the happy relationship existing between us'as pastor and people continue for many years to come. We would also respect- fully request you and Mrs. Campbell to receive - from. the people of your pastoral charge pwhole Chureh te the pastor and| in this whole township of Oro,} these small gifts az an outward in which you are held by them. Signed on behalf of the congre. gations by BARRIE'S BIG DOLLAR DAYS Local Merchants Have made Big Preparations for Next Week's Big Trade Event on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 Get ready, everybody, to come on Friday and Sat- urday of next week to Barrie's Big Dollar Days. Many of the stores in the town will on these days offer such genuine and astounding bargains as the buying public of this district have not had presented to them in quite a long period. Barrie stores are junsurpassed for a town of its size. Stocks are large, well selected and carefully bought. By this special merchandising event, the mer- chants are co-operating to extend their area of trade and to further popularize shopping here. 5 In this issue of The Examiner will be found pages of bargains. which mean money easily made for those who take advantage of them. If you have a neighbor who does not receive The Examiner, will you see thathe_ or she has the use of yours? Reading the advertisements is always a wise policy, but if you have never read them before, read them this time. In these days of exceptionally high prices, such a, event as these Dollar Days is a great boon to the people? / If they are atert their money will buy a good many things they thought they would have to do without, and still not be exhausted. However, it should be re- membered that it is only for wo days. It will be no use to expect to be able to secure Dollar Day bargains the week after it is over. Those who do will be disappointed. This bonanza is only for Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10., and it will pay to shop early. In the city of London, where a Dollar Day sale was held recently, so many people crowded the stores that the doors had to be closed, so the clerks could serve those already inside, then they were opened and another aggregation admitted. If the people of this district realize their opportunity, similar scenes will be enacted in Barrie. There are bargains and bargains, but for these days a dollar will buy more in Barrie than for many months to come. Those who fail to take advan- tage of it will regret it. Many homes whose income is limited, have had to get along without numerous things they needed, because of the unavoidably high prices. Here is an opportunily to have a taste of living within the reach of all. The names of the Dollar Day Stores are printed below. But you cannot mistake them when you come to town, if you use your eyes. Every $ Day Store will carry $ Day decorations that will mark them very plain- ly as the ones you should patronize for these special offerings. This is your chance to make some money without working for it, by taking home a load of bargains. Those advertised in this issue are but a few of those prepared for this exceptional occasion. HERE ARE THE DOLLAR DAY STORES Simmons & Co. .... +++..... Hats and Furs M. J. Brennan ... -..°.Fresh and Salt Meats H. G. Robertson ... Drugs and Confectionery G. G. Smith & Co. teeeeeeeeces. Furniture Johnston & Warren ........ Paints and Wall Paper Merrill & Hubbard .... thniens ei Hardware Otton Hardware Co. .. : a +... Hardware 4G. G. Moore............, +a. Tire Specialist Ken. Cruickshank... . ove i' sees... Garage 'H. J. Buchanan .. +. Groceries A. H. Felt .......... M. D. Cubit-Nichols . . Je G. Keenan .... H. B. Myers ... F Hurlburt Shoe Co. .. W. L. Reeve ..... Scott's Book Store .. Merrick & Litster , Brown & Co. Powell & Co. R. A. Stephens ...... W. C. Hunter Clothing Co. John Saso ........... Alex. Milne & Sons .... Moore & Armstrong ... C. T. Devlin ....... J. Sutcliffe & Sons . Sarjeant & King Geo. Vickers... . as :-... Jewelry -- The Clarkson House s+esee.. Stationery -» Boots and Shoes - Boots and Shoes tateseees sees. Jewelry - ++ Stationery and Wall Paper . else . Groceries +++... Groceries and Seeds -.. Dry Goods and Millinery .. Clothing and Furnishings -. Clothing and Furnishings : .» Fruits n 8 Donald C. MacGregor, the well- expression of the ldving esteem known concert -baritone of To- sang several selections and the delighteq audience de- i manded many encores. Two very Thos. E. Ross pleasing numbers much enjoyed J. W. McArthur -- | were given by the male quartette Alex. R. MoArthur]of St. Andrew's, Oro, Visit from the D. D. G@. M. An annual Masonic function thal is always of decided interest members of the raft is the visit from the Dis- trict Deputy, The last three years Corinthian and Kerr Lodges have held a joint meefing to re- ceive the afficial visit of the rep- resentative of the ¢ and both lodges were out ih good fovee last Thursday night when RAW. Bro, CT. Stephens of Col- Jingwood was entertained -- by them At the opening of the lodge, the Kerr nfficers filled the chairs and were in charge until after the District Deputy had been duly received. Corinthian officers then took up the work and ex- emplified the First Degree. Very complimentary references to the efficieney of the two lodges were made by the D.D.G.M., who was glad te see that the fine reputa- fion of Kerr and Corinthian is heing fully maintained. Adjourning to (he bananet hall, the Fourth Degree was carried out and afforded much enjoy- ment fo all present. W.Bro, Byron King and W.Rro. J. D. Wisdom, the Masters of the two lodges. presided in tuen, and the musical programme was effic pons conducted by Bro. Bates of Collingwood were as follows "God Save the King"; Grand Lodge." proposed by Bro. A. W, Smith, with from RAW. Bro. Stephens; * Craft." introduced by W.Bro, W N. Dall, with a reply by RW. Bro, W. HH. Tudhope of Orillia; "Our Soldier Boys," proposed by W. Bro. Ww Lewis, and replied to by Bro. Rev. FE. A. Owen; "Visiting Brethren." introduced by W.Bro. Fred Marr, with ac. knowledgments hy W.Bros. Geo. Hewson and A. W. Green. of. Minerva Lodge. Stroud. The speeches were of unsual ex- cellence and the programme was heard with interest and profit. Should Clean Up Back yards, houses, lanes and streets should be cleaned of all accumulations of filth as soon as possible and the refuse destroyed at once. It will soon he fly time and by acting early in cleaning up breeding places the fiies are ex- terminated to a larger estent he- fore they have a chance to multi- ply. The following from. the Toronto Globe is very timely:-- "Spring cleaning is more impor- fant to health than usual this year because of the mild winter, which permitted myriads of dis-- ease-bearing insects and germs to survive. It was specially favor- able to flies, which soon will make their appearance and will be fol- lowed shortly by little flies on a larger scale than ever. There is always an abundance of disease germs for the flies to carry from place to place, but this year the returning soldiers may bring in their clothing and baggage not only the old familiar germs, but many strangers from foreign lands with which we are not ac- customed to deal. Now is the time to begin cleaning houses, buildings, streets, and lanes in order to destroy as many of the old flies as possible before they have a chance to breed, and also to remove from the survivors temptation in the way of accu- mulated filth rubibsh." Put Interest nto W. 8. Stamps May day sees $18,000,000 paid in interest to the holders of Victory Bonds issued in 1918. This is by far the largest single interest payment ever made in Canada. 'Incidentally, it is only one of many, for Cana. diane will draw over $70,000,000 in war bonds' interest this year. The question arises, how much of this money will be saved? Will the over 1,000,000 holders of Vic- tory Bonds in the Dominion be- come systematic savers, thus helping themselves and the coun- try, or will they discontinue sav- ing? A large portion of these 818,- 000,000 shouid be invested in War Savings Stamps, which are Government bonds and just as se- cure as Victory Bonds are. Vic- tory Bonds: started hundreds of thousands of people saving, who should continue the practice, which is made easy through War' J Savings and/Thrift Stamps. Patronize the Dollar Days and | 20 PAGES - SECTION 1 PAGES 1 TO 8 No. 18 -------------- SPORTS THRIVED IN THE OLD DAYS. Barrie Famous in Lacrosse, Racing, Aquatics, etc--Mr.. Lount's Chicks. (By our own Western Correspondent), Between forty 1 Sifly years. ago the lumbering -- industry figured largely i te business Ife of Barne and vidinity. Two large sawmills uw by W Db. Ardagh aud John Durham. were in operation atthe head of the bay, fed with logs in summer, towed from Various points un the shores of -ake Simcoe by the Isabella, burke, Victoria and other tugs. landale had the Gower mill and pra, Org and tunistil town- slips adjoining were humming with the musie of the circular saw in various sinaller portable Jand stationary juills dutted here. and there in the timber districts, Hundreds of lumber jacks were employed in the camps close by during the win nd the lox carefully boomed for the first cut in Sprig. Three planing mills, Ball's, and Cairns'; two. factoric Barr &, and Sevigny's, together with Henry Hatch's wood-working ishup, Sullivan's and Breend's pump shops, and other smaller concerns used a considerable portion of the output of the mills, but the major portion found a. market at outside points, Barrie then had fourteen hotels to look after the local and tran sient trade and Allandale hag, three, exclusive of the station, restaurant for' the accommoda- tion of hungry and thirsty Northern Railway passengers. Four liquor licenses were held by grocers and with twenty-two emporiuins within a radius of two miles, from the Green Bush east of the Grammar School t& Boone's in Allandale, a thirst, realy or imaginary, could be assuagedt without any great peripatelia effort. In addition to Barrie's hostelries, road houses were spread out every few miles on. the leading thoroughfares into. town, all of which did a thriving: business. Hotels frequently changed owners and 'many a genial. boniface of the old days has. passed away. Only two of the- number--if any more remain-- are resigent in Barrie, J. M. Ness: of thé.'Simcoe Hotel and M. Shanacy of the Inland Revenue: Department, Mr. Ness was; proprietor of the old Wellington, a rough-cast structure, and Mr, Shanacy was in business where Scott's bookstore now stands, Dunlop was then a street off wooden sidewalks and on tho north side stretched a continu ous line of wooden fire boxes. called verandas. The late John MacWatt, a Sturdy Scotsman and one of Barrie's pioneers, was associated' with the Barrie hotel. This house had a large country and: equipped with stable and yard room. "The hostler freqyently- required one and two assistants, particularly on market days. As the advertisement read, ans "attentive hostler" was in charge of the stables, but one of them. was engaged whose education along mathematical lines hag been somewhat neglected. On a busy day he handled », good many quarter dollars. He also made many friends and it was seldom that he found him~ self too busy to accept an invi-. tation to slip through the rear door for a bracer. On the day before Christmas: the farmers journeyed in great. numbers to town for the last day- of Christmas trading and shop~ ping. The Barrie House stablee had been filled to capacity ane at the end of a perfect day the- weary hostler sat alone on a soap box in the end stall to tally the day's receipts. Placing wo quarters on the box a few inches apart, he proceeded with the- count, talking to himself as. follows: "One for me and one for ohn, and one for me again." Mr. MacWatt had occasion to. visit the barn about this fiine, put the money saved into 'Thrift|@n Walking quietly up the in- Stamps. Cline, stood unnoticed, watching (Continued. on page 2.) commercial trade and was welk " { j | | | | | 4