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THE BARRIE EXAMINER » » : J.A.GAR CONCERT DREW .A.GARVIN, Electrician BIG HOUSES T STORAGE BA' y Fine Entertainment Under Mr. i C IONS a eames ecient AND REPLATED Thresher's Direction Was) ull line of supplies for all makes of Batteries Well P: i | . atronized. | ' . . kept in stock, | | We have just Teceived from the makers, 15 only sample ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL WORK DONE Pa = Tinaban, ico Ko tat Suits, beautifully made in all wool botany Serge, and extra fine quality . B fs aa Gabardine. These Suits were priced to sell at $4 Andrew's Chu: 0.00 to Residence 21 Tho: St. Phi 566. rch, made his first public : = 0.00, SO mpson one » P.O. Box 824 sppesrance bere choral gondusor you will see by our prices below, what great bargains we have in ' ast week and bis programme wha store. was probably the biggest business ever at- B tracted by a local Th r ar lease wi ol out for the ft Peron 1 only Black all Wool Serge Suit, nice, boxy coat effect. Was for- / ; . ance in a few Mays and in response to t News from Neighboring Townships ||). "foie teens merly $40.00, for cecsciecetatetereeteas $27.50 * Tepe: ql i tt ost ; . -------------------- 'a fal bow 'Que ter elle' aitented 1 only Black Serge Suit, button trimmed coat, was $40.00, for $32.50 the first night bought tickets for the : As Told by Our Correspondents second perermence sie: Epon: cl Che 1 only nie Serge Salt elaborately trimmed with braid, extra qua- : | good judgment to choose selections that ity Serge. as $45.00, for .. alors site x CHURCHILL Presentation at Holly were not only of exceptionally fine quality Slay. Wes ' ~ENiarge: numberof frignds _|bur were of such a bright and melodious 2 only Reindeer Serge Suits. These a wi S oz atin ramming of hey Ae Ayer atm een te pope Were $45.00 fo ik icileapibaeag 9 oi Mim. RW. Sloan on Tuesday, May 27, | Tusday, evening leat to celebrate with lar fancy. There was fine tonal quality, e 00 for ....... seen eens yaa ie mara 8 $32.50 ree V\Mr and He Dye tbe hove. rable enunciation, precision and ex: a 7.30 a ot 'Bleamaville will be pres. [*0% Pte See Dyce eoeee ee Pat pression. Such excellent results could only 1 Navy Serge guaranteed Blue Sul ent to addres the meeting. A good attend [SH Wa", played i, the early part_after ee ear ca cay cool Regular $45.00 for .... ance is requested. | an excellent program was giv- es sar" Tes lesb it F tion on the part of the chorus. So well = 7 : aces eee lee Stee er ee all sung that it was difficult to say, 1 only Black extra quality Gabardine Suit. This is a great bargain. stay 20 MD HURST suten|imoygieneton, of 8 amid) watch to Teaccay and eho ie a Timid Mad Was $50.00, for $34.50 Mrs. A. MeRae and children | Yft s i Oe Oe Leia Sa OE ae CRIREN AE ERTS Us & au Min Teste of Barrie visited frends | Dear Alfred:--We, your friends of the bead aedtiptieg Se es 1 Sand Gabardine Suit, extra fine cloth. Was $40.00 fe Mr. Watson, the village blacksmith, has |T2ly Community, have gathered in your | vivacity, the delicate passages in the |at- -- : i as $40.00 for .. . .$28.50 ; + has !home thi wv v feturned to the shop after | is evening to make happy your ter number being delightfully taken. "In away by sicknens pe coiled hots coming and to welcome you. to our Old Madrid' (Trotore), » three-part chorus Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hughes of Toronto Le t again. We all enjoy having our by the ladies, was charmingly rendered and | argaind am yW Hughes of Toronto iboys in our gathering and miss them when |rerved to show the full pure, aveet quali | "rae ukees Gertrude and Margoret Canon they 8f€ abseot. | We trust and pray that 'ty of the ladies' voices. A popular number have returned bome efter spending the wine [een ey neres, be called from un again 'that went with « fine swing was "Smiles". | ter months in Florida. g the win-/on a mission as the past has been; snd|As a pleasing finale for the programme | Walon, Ward hes returned after spend: (2¢t, We, appreciate to. the highest, yes, iwas given 'The Magic of Spring" sweet: ing a few days with friends in Torone, You = you for what you have done. ly flowing rhythmic waltz song for chor- Rare. E. Cuff and Master Harry of Barrie (Yeu ave been sway from us for a length jus and orchestra 1 Navy Serge Suit trimmed with buttons and stitching. Was fore merly $35.00 for .. : $26.50 1 Special Black Serge Suit, size 38, regular $40.00 for...... $25.00 1 Blue Serge Suit, great wearing qualities. Was $35.00 for $25.50 1 Navy Gabardine Suit, beautiful quality. Regular $40.00 for $32.50 spent Sunday with friends on the 3rd Line. i Cee Bye fees in seas for's grest-|" The. soloita all scquitted themselves | = é House cleaning is the order of the day.,c the challense for gue nt ond Omewer"lcreditably and there wat ample variety 3 Navy Suits, Botany Serge. Were priced up to $45.00 for $32.50 jto the programme, No encores were given, which war wise ae these would have unduly protracted the entertainment The programme opened with an over- ture, 'In the Land of Cotton' in which | You nobly took your stand, as have done | were interwoven a number of the rich, ¢ many of our Holly boys. It was far home, |sweet old melodies of the Sunny South 'country, and loved ones you were willing |that lose none of their charm in the passing to defend even if you felt it was a ghastly |yesrs, In this the full chorus and or: |thing. You have*for » number of years |chestra were heard to advantage and well mingled with the best and noblest of Can- | rendered solos were given hy A. C. Brick: adn's sons. Yours was not the lot to go to er. Geo. Folster, C. Pratt, Jack Powell, Ar figh@The foe ax xoon as some of your pals; jthur Monkman and Thos. Tooke {Once more it knits mankind Once more the nations go MITCHELL SQUARE We have Suits from $18.00 up, made in good styles Muy 2U.--Seeding is progressing slowly To meet and break and bind in this community on secount of so much |A crazed and driven foe." wet weather. | Lloyd and Lorne Scott of Rugby spent the week-end with their uncle, W. Clark Miss Hilds Fletcher of Orillia was home for over Sunday. 'A very much appreciated sermon was preuched on Sunday st Central Church by Dr. Robertson, It was much enjoyed by Millinery Reductions See Our Special $4.50 Hats. These were made in all the good old and young. Peter McCumg has purchased a new car, as also have Fletcher Bros, Mra. A. T. Goss has returned to Toronto after spending some time under the parental rool, HOLLY yetiyou were helping'in an important m: ter/ helping others prepare for it, trsi ing them so that they would be rea ) go over the top" when orders were given Then when you saw the others leave you felt you were not doing as great a work ss you might have done <0 you were willing, even eager, to forfeit your 0 May 21.--Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Campbell |fergeant's stripes and revert to private in visited friends at Edgar on Sunday. order that you would be able to go to the Jas Brown and Miss Clara of Midland firing line motored:down for a few days last week Mr. unt Mrs, Mait Wiley and Mr. And rews of Stroud spent Sunday with friends morning breal here. Then since the world "saw the Powers Jof Durknese put to flight and saw and peace once more rule lover the earth, you have been engaged in A number of Barrie people attended the military offwi presentation to Pte, A. W. Dyer last night. Mra. L. Gampbell spent the week-end at her home here We af filled with gratitude to God for your safe return and for the «plendid physi cal condition in which you arr. A halo of Miss Flora Dyer returned to Midland | glory encircles the head of him who for with Miss Clara Brown. BARRIE. MARKETS THURSDAY WHOLESALE PRICES Fell Wheat . Spring Wheat . Osta. Rye .. Buckwheat Butter, lb. . Eggs, doz. Potatoes Beef Hides, green Beef Hides, cured . 'Spring Chicken . Spring chicken . Old fowl Hay ... 'Alsike Clover Red Clover . Bran, ton AUCTION SALE OF 21° COWS: $2.10-$2.13 « $2.00-$2.08 75: (00 | daughter, his country's sske was willing to sacrifice \his life. Our true sentiments are expressed in these lines: "We have mised you many a day." Now we grasp your hand and say, welcome, welcome home; welcome to your land of birth, dearest land on all the earth; land of peace and joy and mirth, welcomemweicome home." 'As a token of our appreciation for what you have done for us and as s reminder of our. best wishes we ask you to accept this watch. May you long be spared to {stay in our midst and help as before in our choir and church, We hope to see you in your hours of recreation with us in our snort especially on the -baseball diamond. Signed on behalf of the _friends:--Alan 'Watt, Clarence Srigley. "'Holly" made a very suitable reply, but was cut short by them starting to sing 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow."" Nevertheless he gave the balance of his speech after the song was finished. DALSTON Arthur Benham was in Toronto on mother, Mrs. Frances J. Benbam, who died on May 19, aged 83 years. On May 2, Mr. Benham's brother-in-law, John Nix- on, passed away and on May 13, his grand- desths occurring within seventeen days. The undersigned has received instructions from W. MARTIN . to sell by Public Auction at JOS. MARRIN'S YARDS, BARRIE ON. SATURDAY, MAY 31 THE FOLLOWING : calf at foot. 4 Durham cow, 6 yrs. calf at foot. Durham cow, 5 yrs. old, with) old, with | 4 June 6. pure-bred Jersey cow, 6 yrs. old, due by date of sale. the | Wednesday attending the funeral of his Orpha Peacock, died--the three Holstein cow, 5 yrs. old, due | A duet that caused much merriment 'wax "The Boy Who Stuttered and the Girl Who Lixped,"" by Mist Grace Fisher, who acted the part of the shy little girl very well, and H_ Evans, who managed to express his boyish admiration very ef- fectively despite the impediment in speech | Helen Luck as a little picksninny made | a big hit with her song "A ttle Bit of Honey" The clever little singer seemed quite at her ense Miss Gertrude Reeve, who has long since jestablished herself as prime favorite with local lovers of music, sang "May Day Morn" in her best style Miss Edith Whitebread, who ix » gifted pianist, also is a well trained vocalist In When My Ships Come Home' the pur- ity and sweetness of her mezzo-soprano were greatly enjoyed | Mia Effie Dobson of Utopia, who had not previously been seen on a Barrie con- cert platform, won well merited praise She has an easy stage manner and a voice full of promise. Her 'Smiles' was es pecially well xung, Mins Mabel Gauley's clear, strong s0- pruno was well shown in her spirited ren- {dition of "After All" with a chorus ac companiment. Exceptionally we |The Elfhoras"" and "The Gosslings" giv en by the quartette composed of Miss Reeve, Mrs. Ralph Johnston, S. W. Moore and A. M. Knox. Not only were the se- lections good, but they were well rendered, the voices blending nicely. Mins Marguerite Gray won decided favor in her singing of 'Felice', s difficult num- ber which was given with fine delicscy and smoothness. 'The solo in "The Magic of Spring" was far from easy but it afforded Mrs. A. E. Lennox sn opportunity to use her fine, vibrant soprano tocadvantage. Miss Winnifred Monkman sang the cat: Da' with ease and grace, scoring quite a success. Jack Powell sang "Pal O' Mine", which served to show the quality of his plessing baritone. . 'The exacting duties of accompanist were exceptionally well performed by Miss Hazel Marshall. 'The stage arrangements were under the able direction of Miss Burriss, . Interspersing the music were a varied assortment of jokes, local and otherwise, by a lively lot of ebon-hued fun makers, Frank Creswicke, cleverly made up as & girl and sitting in an orchestra seat, fooled fome of the audience when he got up and eft the house apparently in a huff be- cause some remarks were directed toward him by an endman, ; 'Other specialties that gave added variety to the programme were "Jack and Jill by Misses Bessie DeHart; Margery Laid- man and Guida Burton; 'an Trish jig by Misses Mabel Cheesman and Tenis, MacLar- en; "Kentucky Philosophy" by N. Chap- pel and K. Lally, During intermission sever- al fine selections on ukeleles and mandolins were given by Jack Scott, Jack Boys, Roy Tyrer and Clarence Dyment, with Gor- don Stevenson at the piano. 'An excellent orchestra gave good support to the choruses and played several selec- 2 Durham cows, 4 yrs. old, with}{ Ayrshire cow, 6 yrs. 'old, with |tions which were thoroughly enjoyed. calves at foot. calf at foot. Sopranoe--Mrs. A. Lennox, Mrs. WwW. i. 4 Durham cow, 6 yrs. old, due|{ Ayrshire cow, 4 yrs. old, with fen " Ie oe by date of sale. calf at foot. Billingsley, oO wickn Eihe Dobson, Ellen 4 Durham cow, 5 yrs. old, due} Ayrshire cowgs yrs. old, due|Dobson, L. Dougall, G. Fisher, M. Gauley, June 7. 4 Durham heifer, due by date of|1 Ayrshire cow, 8 yrs. old, due|E. Luck, E. Lord, J. McMillan, N. MeNab, sale. by date of sale. . 4 Holstein cow, 6 yrs. old, with|1 Ayrshire cow, 4 yrs. old, due calf at foot. June 3. 4 Holstein cow, 4 yrs. old, with|{ Ayrshire heifer, due by date calf at foot. of sale. 2 Holstein cows, 5 yrs. ald, with calves at foot. 2-Holstein cows, 6 yrs. old, by date of sale. duo June it. h ones and all will be sold with- out reserve. TERMS OF GALE:--Six months' credit will be given to parties furnishing approved joint notes, 6% per Sale at 1 p.m. Sharp. annum off for cash. W. A. McCONKEY, Auct. The above cows are all extra good M. Gray, B. Gray, nedy, G. Luck, Bassos--A. C. Bricker, G. W. J. Eastman, M. Kn A. Lamb, H. enors--E. Barnbardt, G. Braden, W. Ceothers, H. Evans, C. Goaney, C. Lower, his | pleasing sumbers were | Straws and were priced up to $8.00. A look will satisfy. Our Millinery is the lowest Price Possible POWELL & CO. S. W. Moore, T. Pearce, T. Tooke, A. Wice. Endmen--a. C, Bricker, W. Cooper, Dr. Tyrer, J. Boys, J. O, Powell, L. Reeve, C. Dyment, J. Scott; W. C. Walls, Interlocutor. Orchestra--I1st Violins--Mra, Ord, Miss N. Harmer, Miss Jack, Mr Harmer; 2nd Violin --W. R. King; lst Clarinet--J. G. Seott; 2nd Clarinet---J. W, Ness; Ist Cornet--V. Simmons; 2nd Cornet--H. A. Len- nox; Trombone--J. W. Merrick; Bass--Dr. Barber; Drums--J. Clark; Piano--Miss Hazel Marshall. Mi Recitals The Junior Pupils of Miss Claxton will hold a recital in the Public Library Audi- torium on Thursday evening, Mey 20, ss- sted by Joseph Nasimok, violinist. |The Seniors will hold their recital .on Thursday evening, June 12, amisted by Miss Helens Allan, violinist, 'pupil of Mr. Blachford, Conservatory of Music. Miss Allan played in Massey Hall, Toronto, last Monday at the closing exercises of the Conservatory. Proceeds from both these recitals are to be given to 'Friends of Work for the Disabled". This fund is carried on on the same lines as the Lord Roberts Mem- orial in London, England, and is to help fit returned men who have lost limbs to be able to work again. Cards may be had from Miss Claxton for either recital. Mr. |J. G. Keenan is supplying the Bell piano to be used. Children's Shelter The following donations received at the Children's Shelter from kind hearted people |are gratefully acknowledged by the Society ; Cath received by the Secretary--Maple Valley Branch Women's Inst., $10; North |River Women's Inst., $14. Provisions and clothing received at Shel- ter; Presbyterian Church, potato salad; Mrs, Alex Brownlee, 1 jar pickles, 1 apple butter, 2 hate and basket parsnips; Mrs. Orser, 4 pairs boys' pants; Mrs. J. Brown, 1 sack rolled oats; Presbyterian Church, \dwiches; Mrs, C. T. Thompson, 1 basket parsnips; Mrs. Jos. Botham, 1 jar fruit, 1 cake; Mrs. Shanacy, 25 tbs, raisins; Mrs," Alf. Hunter, 2 bags' potatoes; Mrs. tatoes, 2 doz, eggs. Visit of Foot Specialist All who have to bear the torture of acute corn troubles as well as those who are crippled with pain from ingrowing toe nails, callouses and other pedal troubles, should consult Dr. Claygone, the Ottawa specialist. He is now at the Simcoe House, and will be there only till Monday next. The doctor has received many testimonials from grate- ful citizens during his professional visits here. Engagements should be arranged at "Jonce as Monday will be his Inst day here, Thanks to Boys and Girls I wish to thank all the boys and girls who have bought their fire crackers from "Jus in the past and would respectfully refer 'lyou to T. N. Hobley, who is carrying a "full line. 'We have discontinued the of fire crackers. 21-210 J. G. Keenan, Card of Thanks .. Mrs, Wm. Orok and family wish to thank |. [their many friends and neighbors for kind- ness and sympathy shown them in their recent bereavement. Packard, 1 girl's hat; A Friend, 2 bags po- | BORN BRAY--In the R. V, Hospital, on Wednes- day, May 21, 1919, to Mr. aod Mrs. Howard Bray, Worsley street, a daughter. FERGUSON--In Stroud, on April 30, to Mr. and Mrs. John 8. Ferguson, a son. KELCEY--On April 4, 1919, to Pte. and Mre. Allan Keleey, 'at Worcester Park, Surrey, England, & daughter (Kathleen Anniellen). KING--In Calgary, Alberts, May 19th, 1919, s son to Mr. and Mrs, Arthur B. King, formerly of Barrie, now of Oko- toks | (Egerton Warren). WATT--At the msnse, Allandale, on May 9, 1910, » s00 to Rev. W. J. and Mrs. att. DIED ; HUDSON--At the Parsonage, 588 Clinton street, Toronto, Harriott Pesker Hudson, beloved wife of Rev. A. G. Hudson, of Epworth Methodist Church, in her 45th year. RAINEY--At the home of her grandson, Wilbert F. Gough, 97 Cumberland street, on May 22, Margaret Rainey, widow of the late David Rainey, aged 82 years. 1N MEMORIAM BIRCHARD--In cherished memory of Lieut. Gordon F. Birchard, R.A'F. In- structor, 92nd Squadron, 44th Wing, Lesside' and Camp Borden, Ont, who was injured in flying accident at Lisle on Mey 17, 1918, and died in Camp Borden , 1918, youngest and arly beloved son of C, J. Birchard, Woodstock, Ont. "Greater love hath wb man than this that 8 man lay down his life for his friend." IN MEMORIAM TRICKER--In loving memory of Matilda Jordan, beloved wife of Robert Tricker, who died May 22, 1917. We shall meet her again in the morning, |When this life with ite sorrow is o'er, |For we know she has earned Christ's "Well done" on a brighter and buppier shore. Oh, for the touch of that vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is till, Sadly missed by her loving husband snd daughter. Card of Thanks Samuel Keat wishes to thank his many friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown him in his recent be- resvement. Card of Thanks Mr. Herbert J. Lawrence wishes to thank the staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital for their kindness towards his dear wife during her illness and also bis many kind Barrie friends, in his bereavement. Can I bring ber back again? No, I shall go to ber, but she Shall not return to me. TRINITY CHURCH Sunday, May 25th Sth Sunday after Easter 10.30.--Consecration of 'the Church, and Confirmation, Holy Communion, Preach- er, The Lord Bishop of Toronto. 3.00--Sunday School and Bible Classes. 7.00--Evening Prayer and Sermon: 'The Unsearchable Riches of Christ'. CREDIT SALES On Wed., May 28.--Thos Todd, north % lot 4, con. 8, Innisfil, farm stock and implements. Sale at 1 p.m, H. A. Grose, auctioneer. Thursday, May 20.--Harry Link, lot 1, con. 4, Oro, 4 miles north of Edgar, farm stock, implements snd_housebold furniture, Sale at 1 p.m, W. A. Mc- Conkey, auctioneer. Friday, May 30.--Alex Lockhart, south half lot 9, con. 11, Innisfil, farm stock, im- plements and furniture. Sale at 1 p.m. W. A. McConkey, auctioneer. . A.M NEW ALL SLEEPING CAR TRAIN TRANS-CANADA LIMITED DAILY Montreal and Toronto to Vancouver On Sunday, June Ist, new train will be placed in service to' operate daily to Van- couver via Canadian Pacific. Train No. 7 will leave Montreal 3.30 p.m. Train No. 9 will leave Toronto 7.15 p.m. Trains will consolidate st Sudbury and loperate Sudbury to Vancouver as No. 7. due to arrive Vancouver 10.00 am. the fourth day. Further particulare from Canadian Paci- fic Ticket Agents, or 'W. B. HOWARD, District Passenger Agent, Toronto. 21-220 ee Tenders Wanted Tenders will be received by the under- Jaigned up till noon, Tuesday, May 27, 1919, for the cement curbing, filling and top dressing in connection with the gore to be constructed near the GT.R. Station, Barrie. Plan and specifications may be seen at my store. 'Lowest or any tender not necessarily sc- cepted. A. H. FELT, Sec'y Barrie Parks Commission, AND TRUN THE DOUBLE TRACK ROUTE 21-210 SY CHICAGO Sleeping cars on night trains ané Parlor Cars on principal day trains. . Unexcelled dining car service Full information from any Grau! Trunk Ticket Agent or C. \ Horning, District Passenger Agent, Toronto. 4. E. 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