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i i CIRCULATION THIS WEEK . COPIES WITH WHICH IS AMALGAMATED _THE BARRIE SATURDAY MORNING J. A, MacLAREN, Editor 57th Year w. WALLS, Manager BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1920. Single. Copies 5 cents $1.50 Per Year (in advance) No. 26 SPEECH DAY AT OVENDEN COLLEGE Prizes Presented « at Close of Term -- Many Visitors Present. rises at Oven. iday, June 18, und in spite of some rain the af- fernven was an unqualified suc- cess ay by the large number of pavents of the pupils and friends of the school who were present. ¢ Rev. A, R. Beverley kindly pre- sided in the unavoidable absence of Premier Drury for holiday work were presented; by Mrs. K. C. Drury who brought the Premier's apologies... Mr. Beverley spoke very highly of the aims and the work of the school, He expressed his appree- lation of the effort made to de. velop the pupils in an "all round" manner, and by the elimination of the spirit. of eonipetition to im- plunt a love of work for work's sake which ix of such inestimable valne to a man or woman in after life Miss Elgood in reviewing the past year referred to the open- ing of.the museum by Sir Ed jaund Walker last October and; thanked Mr. and Mrs. Rees for! endowing the schooi with such af valuable addition tu the ordinary equipment, Ainong the numer-! ous school activities should be} mentioned the Christmas Play, the Debates. the Gardens, and the; Ovenden Chronicle, this last affording valuable training in the) writing of English as well as giv. | ing scope to the youthful imag- | inations of the piipils. In addi- tion to the above a work club had | been formed which realized by | its efforts $136.90, in uid of an adopted French orphan, al a sale | of work held al the beginning of the summer term. s regards the scholastic work of the School, all the pupils who tried the matriculation last June were successful, the resulls be- ing as follows: E, Raikes; Pass Matriculation, 3rd_ class honors in English 'complete certificate) ; Helen Lawson, coinpleted her cer- tific: Helen Palling, complet- ed her certificate; Flora Hill, partial Matriculation, (10 sub- jects). In addition to the above, Rhoda Bird, an old girl, has just com- pleted her second year at the University of Toronto and has gained second place in the first class in the Modern Language Course. It must he remembered that, in the words uf Ovenden motto, "we work not far schdéel but for life, we foi] not for time hut for etern- ity.' and never was there a grea' er need for those entrusted with the education of young people to emphasize this than there is at present. All thoughtful people recognize the truth of what has heen well expressed by a modern writer that. the future of the world depends on the develop- ment of "internal rationality" and nol on "external force," and will agree that it is only in the schools that this internal rationality can be cultivated. After votes of thanks to Mrs. Drury and Mr. Beverley, tea was served in the garden and this was followed, after a little delay, owing to the rain, with the completion of the programme of sports. Gymnastic exercises and an ex- hibition of First Aid work on the verandah filled in the gap. Mrs. Barwick presented the sports prizes, The school pin given to the winner of the great- ést number of events, was won, by Jack Leslie. Prizes for holiday work, 1919, gardens, clc:-- Literature, C. Raikes; First Aid, B. and M. Boultbee; -Nature Study, M. Stewart; Diary, Easter Holidays, M. Stewart; Needlework, G. Fife: Art "Sketch," G. Fife, A. Bell, P. Porritt; Best Kept Room, D. Hoare, R. Adams; General Infor. mation (Juniors), R.Adams; Ten- nis Tournament, M. Boultbee; Swimming, B. Boultbee; Gardens, ist prize, C. Raikes, G. Fife, E. Herman; 2nd prize, R. Adams, R. Davis: Form IL, G. Williams, J. Ord. and the prizes |} Celebration Notes Buth days the ladies of Trin- ity Church catered to the bands- men, who expressed themselves as highly pleased with the service The Rube Band at the stam. pede on Dunlop St. made a hit with the jovial, jostling crowd which entirely filled Dunlop &t, on Tuesday night. During the past two days: many citizens have enjoyed the novel experience of a lip" in the plane, paying 810 for ten minules of thrills in the air, The veterans paraded -- in strength on 'Tuesday, a bugler sounding the "fall in," giving a teminiseent Louch of army days. There were over one. hundred eterans in the parade represent-- many of the overseas units, he 'Lown ix Yours" read one many banners across the streets. Ghajeman Moore and his committee an decorations helped put the festive touch to the streets, and public buildings, as well as residences, were gay with hunting and flags. "The largest and most suecess- ful dance ever held in Barrie' was the verdiet of the function in the Armourie: 'Tuesday night. Strathd of 'Toronto furnished the music and the big crowd found conditions for dancing about all that could be desired. Chief King reports that there Was nol one arrest during Lhe two days of the celebration, in fact the police scarcely had to speak a word of correction to any one of the big crowd. 'The fraffie police did good work at the inter- sections of the principal streets, 'There were 560 antomobiles on the grounds on Tuesda: and possibly aver threa times that many on the xfreets. Nofwith- standing this Mrge number of cars ceaselessly passing np and down the 14 not one acei- dent was reported during the two du Moore & Armstrong had, pos- sibly, the most daintily decorat- ed car ever shown in a parade in Barrie, Excellent taste was dis- played both in arrangement and color scheme. The car was com- pletely covered with while, trim- med with pink, Seated on top wax a large doll holding reins} attached to the front fenders, "Toe Wild Man" in Hurlburt's window on Tuesday evening at- tracted great attention, Simmons & Co. had some live foxes to ilustrate the source of supply for their fur goods. Sarjeant & King had a window filled with war souvenirs, including many from Eastern lands which at- tracted much attention. These wete collected by Capt. Percy Sarjeant. . Owing to the gusty wind, the aeroplane stunts could not be given as low as is generally dona, the aviators not wanting to tage any chances of crashing into the crowd. Most of the work was done al a height of about 500 feet. In a suitable atmosphere, Landrigan performs bis feats within 75 or 100 feet of the ground. At the conclusion of the exhibilion the plane made a very pretly landing in the Park. A fine programme was put on at the boxing tournament, but the attendance was disappointing. On the card there were eight bouts, from the 100-Ib. class to the Light Heavyweights. The en- tranis were from the Classics and Riverside clubs. of Toronto and included several Canadian and Ontario champions. Some very clever exhibitions of the gnanly art of self-defence wereseen. Major, Willson of Toronto was referee. Miss Reta O'Connor who has the honor of being the first lady from this part of Ontario to make the flight in an aeroplante from 'Toronto to Barrie, expressed her- self to 'The Examiner as being de- lighted with' the trip. notwith- standing delays occasioned by fogs on the way. 'Their plane, with Mr. Colley as pilot, left (Lea- side at 9.30 a.m. It was raining when they started, and when ten miles out of Toronto, a landing had to be made, the fog becom- ing so low and dense that flying was dangerous and all sense of location was being lost. After waiting in an open field for some time the journey was renewed. Another landing had to be made RE-UNION WAS SUCCESSFUL -- DESPITE INCLEMENT WEATHER Soldiers, Old Boys and Old Girls Came From Far and Near For the Demonstration.--Little Curtailment of Pro- gramme Necessary on Account of the Weather. (Continued from page 1) the committee. But notwith- standing this there was an im- mense crowd of visitors, and be- fore ten o'clock the streets were thronged, while automohiles held almost undivided sway of the roadways. 'Th e parade was the hig feature of the morning. Headed by the Killies' band, and under the dir- vetion of Chairman Hurlburt and Mounted Marshals Cowan, Rusk and Webb, it moved off from the Market Square and proceeded east on Collicr St., along Berezy, Dunlop, Elizabeth and High Sts. Queen's Park, where the s of welcome was given by pr Sprott, and replied to by jen. Colquhoun, Cols, Me- jers, there is no need to worry over the future of the' veterans of Simeve County Short addresses were also made by Cols. McPhe vrant and Mac- Laren. Gol. Grant decorated Col. MacLaren with the Officers' Dec- oration (long service) inedal for service with the militia. Col, Grant said that, unfortunately, since he was promoted to the yminand of the 85th Simcoe 'oresters he had not had an op- portunity to see them on parade 'The war broke out, and, although he had inany former 35th Batt. men under him in the organiza- tion and training of overseas units, he had-not had the pleas- ure of appearing as commanding officer of the county ballalion as Phee, Grant and MacLaren, Un-| 5° doubtedly the rain" prevented] |, Col Mendes Mpoked Njefly of many from entering floate and| tl? pleasure it was to him to Sled cate a the jared meglateot the large body of 'vaturana decorated cars in the parade, but considering the weather there was' a good showing, The Human Eagle Landrigan: was the big attraction in the af. | fernoon, while the soldier: arranged by the G.W band concerts by the.three bands filled in a good programine of events, and the crowd "stuck" through all the drizzling rain and good-naturedly joked oon the weather. Landrigan made a name for himself ax the most intrepid birdman ever witnessed in this part of the provines. His marvellous feats performed on the slippery wings of the 'plane were of the most sensational character, and there was no stint to the length of the performance, "Che big mililary tattoo, always A most popular spectacle, lost none of its attractiveness on Tuesday night, when Bandmaster Slatter conducted, without re- hearsal, this most successful of the outdoor features of the pro- gramme. The Agricultural Park held many thousands of people when the massed bands cam- menced their programme, and who were present, He was proud of Simecoe's soldiers, and while his duties with the Imperials led him away from the men of his own battalion. he heard many ex- cellent reports of them. Col. MacLaren suggested that a re-union be held at some point in the County each ye Of the Jo7th Battalion. of which he was in command, {47 lay in honored graves in France, and 523 were wounded. 'The decorations won by, the hattalion were many, ig- cliding 43 military medals, 5 mil- ita crosses, 8 distinguished conduet medals, and § D.S.0, Wherever he bad heen, he had never heard anything but good spoken of the Simcoe County boys. At the conclusion -- rousing choers were given for the King. The Music Always recognized ax one of Canada's leading mititary bands, the 48th Highlanders of Toronto proved that they had lost none of their popularity here, Capt. Slatter, (he veteran bandmaster, has un organization whith many this was followed by a brilliant |Conaidered the strongest musical- display of fireworks. The dance in the Armouries concluded the programme that Barrie, whieh he has yet brought to and® (he liberality with he furnished music of a Beant so. thoroughly enjoyable character The Visitors Welcomed tinroughott. their two-day stay From the pavilion in Queen's /here was a pleasing feature of Park, Mayor Sprott officially] the celebration welcomed the soldiers, old boys and old girls, extending fo them} pand at the freedom of the town, He said that never in bis public career A 'Marge audience greeted the their concert in the Armouries. on Monday evening, and every number received well- had he had the pleasure of wel-| merited applause. Tho programme coming a more distinguish gathering of guests 'o the town, and hoped that despite the in-|. element weather all might eno; the reunion to the fulleat. R ferring to the soldier veterans,| por, he said the people owed them a debt of sacrifice that could never| interpretation, be repaid. The 60,000 Canadian graves in Flanders were mute ev- idence of the sacrifice Canada had made in the war, In calling upon opened with a mare Seoteh h which this band plays Scotch music was well displayed in this opening num- 'Thomas' beautiful overture, "Raymond," was given with good and the tuneful selection from the ever-popular "Tl Trovatore" was greatly ap- preciated. The patriotic selec- tion, "Episodes in a Soldier's Brig.-General Colquhoun, he re-| ite," and the "Plantation Songs,' ferred to him as one of the Barrie! wore numbers in which Capl. old boys who bas brought credit|giatter and his musicians excel, to th® town, and one who had proven himself a thoroughly efficient soldier who not only commanded men, but won from them respect and love. It is one of the greatest pleas- and they proved attractive with the audience. Bert Jonos, the cornet soloist of the band, show- od decided talent in his rendition of the song, "Bells of St, Mary's," the tonal guality and expression ures of my life, said Col. Colqu-|displaying painstaking training houn, to meet the old boys and/on this most expressive of solo girls of my boyhood days in Bar-|band instruments. rie, After 40 yéars' absence I never forget the old town, and He had to re- spond to an encore, "The Roses of Picardy," sung by Bandsman we always speak of Barrie as|leslie Allen, met with much favor home, for it will always be home to me. from the audience, and he re- sponded with an encore. He has He referred feelingly to the/a rich baritone voice, possibly a brave fellows who lie among the poppies of Flanders, and said it was those mon we must all thank for the privilege of heing able to hold this reunion. Many Simcoe boys had passed through his hands 'in England and France, and there were no better'in the armies of the allies, a remark which brought much applause. "At Givenchy," said the Colonel, on Mr. Davis' farm at Ivy, where U. F. Store Opens July 3 A large portion of the stock for the United Farmers' Co-operative Store has already been received and the store will be open for business on Saturday, July 3. 6. P. Ralls of Cobourg is the mana- ger. He has been with the Com- pany for some time and manag- ed their Cobourg store for six months. they had lunch and word was sent to Chairman Jory thet they were "on their way." The plane arrived safely, reaching Allandale shortly after 2.45, and after circl- ing around for ® few 'minutes landed safely in Barrie about 2.25. Miss O'Connor says she enjoyed every minute of the trip an¢ would repeat the journey at any time. "when the Mad Fourth was occu- pying the front line, Sergt.- Major Bob Smith, of Barrie, was struck on the hand, and despite repeated entreaty to go back to the dressing station, he persisted in staying until 'the show was" over.' That's the kind of stuff} the Simcoe boys are made of, and; that was the spirit that won the! war. If you make as good a suc- cess of life as you made as sold- little weak for band accompani- ment,, but with more experience he will, undoubtedly, develop in- to a fine concert vocalist. "Three Blind Mice," a humor- ous fantasia based on the old song of the same name, and a number of lighter selections, caught the popular fancy, and gave good variety to the instru- mental numbers, and the Scotch dancing and solo on the pipes were features which gave the true Celtic flavor to the concert. Altogether, the entertainment given by the Highlanders' Band was thoroughly enjoyed, and to residents of Barrie, which in years past has been noted for the excellence of its local bands, the concert was more thoroughly ap- preciated on account of the lack of @ local band, and the infre- |Was greatly curtailed. Band. under the leadership of E. Smith, formerly deputy band. master of the 37th Batt. Band 3, is a musical organiza-- h had made fine pro- the last. two months. gave fine martial music in the parade on Tuesday, and a number of selections at the unds. 'The band appeared in y unfiorms and presented a fine appearance, ivy Band is always deservedly popular in Barrie, and their en- evgetie conductor, W. J. Lennox, is to be congratulated in main- laining such a good musical ore ganization in a small community. They were here for the two days, furnishing musie at the boxing uirnament, as well as generous selections on the streets and at the grounds. . The Parade Perhaps on no foature of the celebration did the weather have such an unfortunate effect as on the parades arranged for 'Cues- day inorning. With a downpour early in the morning and continu- ed showors followitg later, many abandoned the idea of entering floats and decorated cars, etc., and this feature, which has al- ways proved one Of the most out- standing of former celebrations, However, (here were a number of fine Moats and decorated motors, which gave evidence of much eare and time spent on their pre- paration. The prize winners were Single turnout, decorated-- Miss Helen McConkey. Decorated delivery turnout-- Wiseman & McBride, tst; Frank Livingston, 2nd. Decorated bieycle-- Reg. Gray, Russell Duff, Decorated express Karl Smith, Allan Scott. M i wagon-- representing industrial imterests-- KE. A. Harris (florist), Olympia Candy Works. Clown Outfits--C. M. G. Smith. Decorated Car-- Moore & Arm- strong, J. D. Wisdom., H. M. Lay. Receipts Over 83000 The total receipts of the cel- ebration, so far as returns were available today, are $3027.65, and it is not expected that very much of the town's guarantee money will he needed fo balance up all the accounts, The first day's re- ceipta, including the admission tickets to the park, band concert and boxing tournament, totalled 8954.05. Tuesday's admissions 'to the park brought 84116.10; the tatoo $510.65, and the dance 8447.85. Considering the un- favorable weather, the financial report to date is a most surpris- ing one, and the Executive is to be.congratulated on the showing. To Boost Baseball A meeting of those interested in baseball will be held in the Police Court tomorrow (Friday) at 8 p.m. The object is to make plans for boosting the game here this summer, Although the hoys did not make a very good show- ing this week owing to never hav_ ing played together before, there is ample material for a snappy. team, All they need is hearty encouragement and some good practice, Businessmen and others are asked to turn out to the meet- ing and show their interest in the boys. Arrangements are be- ing made for a number of games during July. --"Mary Ann" has arrived in Barrie. --Wall paper! wall paper] New and elegant designs. at Dougall Bros. 8é them ---- quent intervals at which a good band is heard here, RESULT OF EXAMS. 'The newly reorganized Orillia _ AT COLLEGIATE How the Students Stood on the Tests Submitted for Promotion. First year-- Forms 1A and 1B _ Honors-- G, Channen, E. Carr, N. Frawley, J. Robinson, J. Thompson, A. McKinley, J, Camp- bell, E. Quinlan, N, Chappel. Pass-- T. Wilson, F. Campbell, V. Collins, G. Beattie, I. Devlin, i. Scott, I. Newton, V. MoQuarry, 1. Wiles, J. Warnica, W. Robin- son, W, Hayes, E. McDonald, H. Ferris. V, Irwin, I. Brown, Jean Harris, M. Partridge, M. David- son, G, Graham, M. Bryson, T. McLean, B. Dunsmore, F, Gray, E. McBride, T. McCarthy, R. Whitaker, C. Pearsall, D. Turner, R. Robertson, C. Jamieson, R. Twiss, A. Quinlan. Acgrotat pass-- L, Swartz, 8. Tooke, R. Hamilton, M. Hickling. Junior Commercial Pass--G. Wilmshofor, R. Wiles, L. Haskett, M. Adams, M. King, G, Rall, N. Paddison, B Hatton. I. Hooke, A./Iforan, A, Lockhart, C. Scott. Senior Commercia) Marjorie Johnson passed the final in the Book-keeping and Slenography Course with honors. Sarah Kochberg passed» the Book-keeping and Stenography inal. Isabel Hill has been granted pass standing in the Slenography course. Form 2A Lower Rohool Matriculation Class: Pass-- J. Ross, M. Arnold, M. McKnight, M. Livingstone, N. Coutts, F. Armstrong, L. Moulds, V. Weldon, M. Coxworth, G, O'Connor, A. Urry, G, Lennox, PF. Rosenfeld. H. Carson, V, Camer- on. D. Beatty, WII! Likely Choose Middle Road If is said that the Middle Road is most favored by the road Micials as the route of the Pro- Highway through Oro, This road turns 'cast from the Penetang Road at No. 10 sideroad, opposite St. James' Church, Crown Hill, and passes through Guthrie and East Oro, entering Orillia by the Asylum Road. It is said that this route between Barrie and Orillia is two miles shorter than the Dalston-Edgar route, Concerning the route the News- Letter says:--""The Orillia Town Council is anxious to have the road come into the town down Mississaga street, but if the Centre Road route is decided on. it will likely cut through thé swamp, between the Ontario Hos- pital and Dunn's hill, and across Dunedin Park to the Barrie Road, to avoid the hills. J, B. Johnston, M.P.P. for East Simcoe, has notified us that he interviewed the Hon. F. C. Biggs, Minister of Public Works, in To- ronto on Tuesday. Mr. Biggs is arranging for himself and Prem- ier Drury to meet Mr, Johnston about July 10 and go over the several proposed routes, along with representatives of Oro and Orillia townships, and Orillia town, following which the route will finally be decided upon." Tax Payers Please Take Notice War tax payable al the Barrie Inland Revenue Office, must be paid by money order, postal note, express order, or hy certified cheque payable at par at Barrie. M. Shanacy, Dep. Coll. I. Rev. GAS FUEL IS CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER, BOTH FOR COOKING AND FOR HEATING WATER THE BARRIE GAS CO. LTD. Office and Showroom: Wells Block, Owen Street. Telephone No. 78 ' J: W. MeCuteheen, Manager