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>ovember 30, 1922 ~ OUR CLEANING PLEASE-S I-I. ELSTON This thrilling `mystery story, dramatic in` the extreme and'filled with quite as [many laughs as it is thrills, was written Iby Mary Roberts Rinehart .and Avery lliopwood. both noted for their success as playwrights. It is presented under the management of Wagenhals and Kemper, nproducers with reputations long established lfor success. years has aroused the interest or scored the astounding succesg, that has been the portion of The Bat . Eddgs matche` are used ineven; nook and corner of Canada ~ ~ 13'V11/lady I/raw: 1`/fair Qualify. Page Seven uni` I way Bonds TORONTO `bi , $T1i6 0, for $5.75 3, regular as ........ $5.75 the mines all night 3 mm returned home and pposed whiskey. Shortly .ud. , rity yielding a easixpg in value entures to our i! show: an ad- on each $1,000. vector received I:-ithies which we ave shown sim- l0d\ tr ilway, secured ttawa, now I.` Dulucu-r US and cus, `0 to $27.50 ristmas WEAR v vuuw, I10` IERNMENT. $1.95 Thursday, November30, 1922 The finest woollens can be launderecl repeatedly the 8et_Itle Lux way. Oneof thelmost widely known makets of infants and children's knittecl garments. says :- "Lux is ideal for woollens. it is so pure that it cannot iniure the sensitive wool b1e."_ Wash your woollens the. gentle Lu: way. - Just press the rich suds through the garment again and again. and In a momentvit is clean. it is new. and as soft anti uify as the clay you first saw. and loved it; The thin. satin- lnke akes of Lu: which are made by. our own exclusive process-dissolve quickly in hot water. a i - There is nothing equal to l..u:c-it is sold only in sealed packet:-dust-proof ! ' " -~ *-~ -- ~--_ - .- --g.._.` -.,"` A "M Is rcm;nZehded.by leadir_1g maker of Children's Woollens AGENT-JOHN WWURPIN COMPANY Room 109, McKinnon Bldg., Toronto, Ontario 18 years in 00 to $15.00 silks, regular ll n lh1ZF`II Pi "lilercur-z7Mg`ll,s imifed,-Wamilfo Can H ada \ MAKERS or. osnemr AND UNDERW AR . Z ' can AAEL1 \Alf|AAEL| ALIR nun can-an-.. LEVER BROT;iE'.RS LIMA/l`lTl32D.. TORONTO. L as A seaI_n would be `a Ijarring note.` A Wrinkle at the ankle---a_ crime.` Mercury Stockings are seamless ---and yetefull-fashioned. Knit into shape, they't at every point--like a glove. And `no. seams to chafe the foot. ' Ask. your dealer for Mercury Stockings. Silks in all patterns. New shades in "heather and cash mere for Fall and Winter. . ,.',, Ho ery 1'11 - 'q (/lull)` 'lI7(llC'u,""'0Tu77l'lllU "ff" MAKERS FOR MEN.WOMEN AND CHILDREN LUX . U. S. Attorney-General plans to prosecute } ;hundreds of cases of sxyindlers who have! fflecced people of `millions through fraud- : ulent use of mails. E vGeorge Cosby, of Charleston, W. Va.,i {.who is known to. have killed 12 men iui the line of duty in the last three years, has resigned as chief of the field force of the_State prolrbition department. IHCHIICC M) UUI" WUl"l\o Foul` warnings were given to people who- were neglecting `their ehildren or were exposing them -to `moral danger by mis- eonduct. rm_- m.:u_.'._v- ALI ....:.i;.. ..u...... .1... sleeves, with . clear $3.25 ge, all wool > to $10.00 _ , I The Children's Aid Society offers the most" splendid opportunities for Christian work along social service lines that can possibly come to any community. as all our efforts are concentrated on the wel- fare of the children, with the object of help- ing them become good useful Christian c_iti'gzens.A This means that our energies are being applied to the strengthening of the very foundations of our community. and that this work should have the most earnest support, and consideration of every citizen; M ` 1- _.._ _-_.-_-1I_ :.._I-La....l `4- ......_. ..:i IlI\ USl:lglalUllE. _ There are over 200 children in foster homes in the county, and nearly 300 visits were made to them during the year. The distance coveredein doing the work was 8617 miles. and 234 visits were made to the `different towns and villages of the County. nun any-1-nannnnnnn . kn: Hana (nfo CCIVQNI uuu 101! `PICUCH EUIIII uuo. We received 45 applications for children and placed 52, some having been -zpplied for during other years. We 30 not -place children with every person who applies. 117.. knr! 0: n`u:ln-`Iran Itnfnu-nut` n {Jan h menace to our work. cuuunm wwu cvcry punauu wuu nppuca. We had 25 children returned to the Shelter. and some of these were again placed in other homes. Two were trans- ferred to Industrial Schools, 1 "boy and 1 girl. both being of low mentalityhni a 1'.V__-.. _._...._......... .......... ...:-...... L- ....-..`l.. ...L... U1 LU. V This act is` proving quite an unpleasant surprise for some individuals, and a won- derful help to many an unfortunate mother `and child. and we are hoping to have it made more effective by necessary amend- ments so that it will be longer in its reach. and a man will not be able to avoid his obligations by moving _to another province -though it is mighty good riddance`\`vvhen he goes. . . . . nlivnnn {Jun Iran!` A!!!` Invnafnrul-inn: In- Durin'g the year our investigaolls in- volved 147` children. and of these 33 were made wards of the Society.` Tn nnnnunr` QR nnvv\n]u;nfc ant` vnorht IHHIIC WUIVUS Ul IILIC DUUIUUJ a We recewed 36 complamts, and made 46 Investigations. Thorn urn A-uni` `)n nhrh-A;1 :11 (nah):- uulerenu uuwuu uuu Vulugcu Ul un: uuulluy. - Our correspondence has been quxtel heavy. 4 amountmg et'o_ 1014 pxeces re- ceived and 1314 pieces sent out. ',n 1-nan-'nyn:-I AK nnnunnnna `rut l\`\;`nt`I'DY\ Cl|Il(.l1% IIUIIIUK Besides the new adopfion act we have been operating a` new act for the protec- tion of children born out of wedlock, by which the father of the child may be made responsible for its maintenance till the age of 16. m1_:_ ;-L :_. _._--_:_._ ....:n.. ._ -.._.nI.........;l. U5 IIIUUSII 'UUl'll ll) blllfl. Isn t it. just as wonderful for the pm.-pk-. for who can [imagine the desolation of a childless home? 'l)--2.I-_ LL- ......-. ...l__o1__ ....L ..... Ln..- Sizes from 4 {UUIVUDII U115. In proof of this I may say that during {the yearywe have been operating a new `adoption act. which nizrlies it possible for children to be taken into the home on ,exactly the same standing as if born there. and are registered with the Registrar-Gem eral in the name of the people adopting them, and in practically every home where young children have been placed they have been legally adopted, and will have an interest "in the estzre of the people, just as though -born to them. Tunll if inn} on uvnnnu-Full {Ar 051: new nln llllclla I Do you know what that means? It means that we are not only being used -by` God to accomplish wonderful things for little.child_ren. but -also for the men and women of to-day who. are wise yenough to invest their affecion in one of. lthose little ones, for the children we have for adoption are just as good as any born, and respond just as readily to good clean _human_love as others, and the Saviour ahas said; of them Whosoever receiveth {one of such little ones in My Name re- :ceiveth Me. ' l 7.. ....-.. .. LL!.. 1' ......-. ....-- LL..4. .J....Z..`.. Were it exped er'rt I would tell you .of experiences that would nauseate you.- they have me. I could relate experiences. and depict -scenes that would melt you to tears---they have me manyv times. But why consider these experiences when God is using this Society to accomplish such vlvonderful things for precious needy chil- (ren. * I n- -__,_ 1_,,,,,, ,,,L_; LL.L _,,-__._o I do not mention `these to excite your pity, but simply wish toplace before you in -a. few words the fact that I positively could not carry on apart from the sus- taining, exhilarating _hel'p of God. `I? 1- I/IIC l.\JlI.l:lVVllI5' lUlJUll ."f` It gives me, great pleasure to present my Annual report,. and I would be very `ungrateful indeed if at the very first 1 did not acknowledge my great indebted- ness _to God for His wonderful help in the very difficult. problems and exacting duties connected with the work. T.._L .. ._l_._-- _L LL- __L-L2_;:__ ,._:II ___. IILILICB UUIIIICUICIL Wlll |lIC WUlI\a Just a. glance at the statistics will con- vince any` one that the work is not ac- complished withoixt considerable physical strain. I am quite sure that it is beyond my power to put into words just what the manta! and moral strain has been. UUIIGDIUUB IU PLIIUIIUBC l.UCIo I wish to make special mention of Mr. T Justice. our inspector. who is giving every possible attention to his duties. and doing them invsuch a sane. loving and Godly way that he commands the loyal support '0! all. V ' 7'l`L_ ,,_I,.,,L,._.,, ,.#,!,_, ,I A`,_ L,,____.___.. Ul l`|ll.o The voluntary services of the treasurer, the -doctors. -densts. and others who ac- tively assist us. is much appreciated. Inspect-or s Report AW. J. Justice. the inspector, presented the following. report. :--e 1! Diva: who av-not nlbucnrn In nu-nannf ,_-__--... .._-_ .....a_..... `.......r......... ... ...-V -----V. Progress in the enforcement of the law, for it is constantly being amended to pro- ject precious young lives and give them their rightful claim in the home of their adoption.- Tknn urn urn fkonlrfnl `Ar 4-lug tIIi)\1I1:nlr IIIUIII. I/III: UUIIU. |vlUHB RIC. The Bdard gratefully ackmjwledge the ing new fences and sidewalks, the assist- ance of the Women s Auxiliary' in provid- ing clothing. b )ots and household sup- plies. the aid of Collzngwood. Alliston and other niunic_ip:`li"ies who sohcited funds, and of the Women'stInstitutes for their 1 iattention of the County` Council iii `buildg donations to purchase fuel. I uric}: On nnurn nnnninl vnnnlrinn A` Mr I56 16 '$?i.'9S a_r, 95 each IIUUP IIIUII n ' ' Then we are. thankful for the growing from every municipality in the County-- for the bountiful gifts of delicacies. cloth- ing and comforts that help very much to` give "our Shelter, still under the capable" mhnagement of Mrs. Averill, the home- like feeling that at best is hard to pro- duce in_any institu`ion'. no matter how ideal the conditions are. "\L_ `I"I-`,__.I __.._L_l _.II-. _-I., ;,,_I_JA. AL- {moral support "given this worthy work uccuy uuuurcu or oruuzuc uuuuly. ' Progress in the increased facilities at the shelter to cherish comforts and train the children that stay awhile as they:pas.s through our hands on their way to better homes and brighter prospects in the future . 'n_-____-_ :_ AL. .,_I.__ _ _,.4 E .1 , I 33 BECOME wmms .. 0FCHlLDREN"S AID` Over 209 in Foster` Homes in County; $5124 Spent I -This Year. * ' I Will; uuanu E IUUUWB. Again we can report progress in our re- vxew of another year s work among the `needy children of Simcoe County. prnnrnca . `IQ `kl: :I\nnn(u:n1' `nA:';`:na n6 ! (Continued from page 1) I" Report of Board an A. J. Sarjeant, President, report_d for I the Bpard 8 follows: A=_____ _. ___ ___-_L _..______,- men.` - _ ' I am personally indebted to every of-I THE BARRIE EXAMINER \IlUllL.llll6 IUI WDIKID - a - n - u o o - a f 1 Special charity . . . . . . . .A . . . . . .. Provincial Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medical attendance (out of town ~ ward) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tags for tag days . . . . . . . . . . . .. Stamps and stamped cheques lsundry expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A successful year was reported by this or- ganization due to the hard work and un- tiring interest of the members. The year closed with a `bank balance of $922.90. Regret was expressed at the loss `of two of the most highly valued members, Mrs. _Cx-eevy and Mrs. T. "A. McCarthy. Praise was accorded Mrs. Averill, the matron, for her loving care of the children; to the Purchasing and House Committees and to `others who had lent valuable _ass_istance; ling her hair, the steel her brain. ' Disbursements Deficit from 1921 . . . . . . . . .. Telephone tolls and rent Provisions. and supplies .. . Wages and salaries . . . . . . . Fuel and` light ' . . . . . . . . . . Inspector s expenses . . . . . . . . Women s Auxiliary for cots Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing and stationery . . . . Furniture" and furnishings . Riepairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Water rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clothing for wards .. Qnnni ul nlmurifu UULILID . . . - . . . . . - . . . . . . . . 1932 War Loan Bonds 8400 _._.L . Investment of Wards Fund: Cxeditbalance in Savings Ac- count . . ".8 4` unnn 117-.. I--- `D-....I... Q.4nn -4` - GU51: . . . . . . . . . . . . . o . . . . . . II933 War Loan Bonds $600 --_L C055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 1934 War Loan Bonds $2,400 cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -v--..-.v.-, ...._.. '}2iiL'nce' .......... .. 3,306.94 Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Women's Institutes (coal) .. . . Tag""Day, Collingwood 163.70 Tag Day, Alliston . . . . .. 18.75 From Parents of Wards . . . . . . .. Sundry Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fees (27) . . . . . . ..' .. Refund Women s Aux., Clothing . . Skating Rink Benefit . . . . . . . . . . .. Cot Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. County of Simcoe grants $1,500 County of "Simone, Main~ fan unnn 2 A ...V.. H... ......_ -.-...._, .-..-... --.... ~._------_. r-~--~,V There seems to be no end `to the work,i but we are `not dismayed, "because we are? assured that our labor is not in vain, and we are constantly receiving evidences of; glorious accomplishment, and of unmeas-' urable blessing in the lives of those for whom God has directed us to work. i .1 ficial in the County for very hearty co-i operation in performing my duties, for! the. hea:'ten`ng loyalty of the Executive! Committee. and especially to our Honorary! Solicitor, Donald Ross,` for much in-% viiluable advice and counsel. which hasl helped over many hard and difficult places! ,_1_1 Receipts d, Dec. 5 Balance Woman s Auxiliaxjy Financial Statement w:`1;06.94 4,806.94 9-1 :=! 1 I 182 45 "at "ai $5,456.15 he ds uritien and the I 3 27 ooi 12 02 egAoo UK` 35 ylU5ll1IIlllIC- l Owen A. Smiley, -the chief entertaineril I gave a varied selection of readings. mon-l ologues. etc.. and when necessary wasl accompanied by Mr. Hardy on the piano.l Every selection rendered by Mr. Smileyll was greeted with a loud and long round of; { hand-cla.pping which showed the apprecia-1 tion felt by those present for an entertainer : {or such ability. s M... 1:*.:m.....: 1.r.,...i.. r,...... ...........i |.....,... l `Ul DUULI auuuq. I Mrs. Edmund Hardy sang several beaut-l `arm solos. Miss Effie Dobson, soloist in Central Methodist choir, also was in her very best form. An excellent piano solo by Mrs. Clarence Bothwell proved anotherl good feature on the programme and was! equally appreciated. : I LVjU`lIUa.V cvculug. | F Premier Drury. _who was unavoidably |vprevented from being there. had a most gacceptable substitute `in Judge Vance. who. "filled the chair. The pastor,` Rev. E. T.l Douglas. expressed his regret at the ab-2 lisence of Mr. Drury but said that no rnorei lcapable substitute could be found than` `Judge Vance. The chairman after a few: preliminary remarks proceeded with the: programme. ntuynn A Qndlpu. 4!... ..l... ....4'....o..2...... l !LARc;E CROWD HEARS g MR. SMILEY ENTERTAIN A fine crowd turned out to hear Owenl A. Smiley. well known entertainer of Tor-| onto. in Central Methodist Church on] Monday evening. I prnn1:nr D.-u.-.1 nvlnn iuonn ........ ..-I Ll. 29 Elizabeth st. ione 441W. Ir`-onto Suburban