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Robinson and was in rem one young man nt to Wn and learned WM During the rst world war he joined the 1571b Utter he was transferred Gth Battalion While over done he worked at the blacksmitth tar the firing line and had the of shoeing horse tor the of Windsor then the Prince after returning home he Without the business of the late William Hicks of Thornton which he carried on until the time of his death He took great interest in the welfare of the community and the church At the time of his death he was warden of St Judes Church He was very much interested in curling He was member of New ton L01 209 the Black Preceptory and the Canadsan Legion of Cooks town He is survived by his wife form crly Miss Christina McDonald whom he married 23 years ago and by four sisters Mrs Fred Rose inaction Barrie Mrs Ted Houn rome Olivel Bradiord Mrs Lyali Ford Irene Credit Forks Mrs Bennett Emily Schomberg and three brothers Robert of Cooks town William and Charles of To ronto There were grcat many floral tributes including those from St Judes Church LOL 16 LOL 209 the Black Preceptory Thornton WI Thornton Curling Chub Thorn ton cmnmunity rink and the Can dlln Legion Pallbearers were Stewart H1amieson Fred Johnson Herb Shannon John Robinson Jr and McQuay Flowervbearers were rdon Henry Jamicson Eric Ind Taylor Mercer William Grenn acre and Peacock Large Funtul The funeral was one of the largest ever soen in this community The service was held in St Judes Church and was com by his porter Rev Mr Howard assisted by tire locum pastors Rev Dev Rev Abbott Rev Wilkinson Rev Damn and item no Hughes pastor of the United Church The committal ser vice in Coolsons Hill Cemetery was taken by former pastor Rev Blake Friends were present from To ronto North Bay Unionville Mark ham Minion Barrie Bradford Schomberg and Boston Arts and Cult Clam Many of the men and women of this community will be pleased to hear that the arts cratts classes will open in the public school on Mon day evening Jan and will con tinue each Monday evening for three months Mrs Simpson Beamsvillc spent couple of days last week with Mrs West White Gift Service On Sunday morning white gift service was held in the United Church in connection with the mormng sexVice The pastor was assisted by the Sunday School superintendent Mrs Harris with number the scholars taking part The church was decorated by anice Christmas tree and ona table was pretty white box in which the children placed their money which will go to help the orphan children in Korea W1 Christmas Meeting The Christmas meeting of the Womens Institute was held in the basement of St Judes Church with Mrs Reid hostess The base ment was decorated with very pretty Christmas tree Roll call childhood memories of Christmas no dotmt brought back many pleas ant memories as well as some amuscing recollections There were several thank you letters Money was voted to the Sick Childrens Hespital and to the childrens fund Plans were made for the Mblaw banquet on Dec 16 Mrs Simpson former mem ber was presuzt and was presented with an Institute pin and an ad dress Mrs Smith read the ad dress and Mrs West made the pres cntatxon After all the business had been son avorite cm Watch the Precision JEWELLERS DIAMOND MERCHANTS or and in Barrie slim favourite iswa shop ideally suited for chrlstggm Christmas shopping GtrTs ron MEN mixiu WWLENCJISAW HUNTING KN occur women an swarm suavza intros comm non RANGE SET GLASS VENWARE TRAP PlNKlNGasuAns WHEN GUYIDERT in COFFEE MAKER ELECTRIC MIXER JAB1910 SET v3 DINNEEWAKE SET KITCHEN UTENSILS ELECTRIC IRON enemas more REEVE FRED KINNEAR Reeve Fred Kin ear and Deputy Reeve Ralph Daton both re ceived acclamations for 1953 when the Tav Township nominations were held atVictoria Harbor on Dec although there was aliveway race on Dec for three council posi DEPUTY RALPH DALTON tions Reeve Klnnear and Deputy Reeve Dalton will thus return to their seats when county council con vents in Barrie next month Mr Kinncar is veteran member of council but Mr Dalton was new man in 195 New Records infanadian Banking Set by Royal Bank Statement 1952 Figures shown in The Royal Bank of Canadaft 1952 annual statement just issued again set new high records in the history of Canadian banking remarkable gains having been achieved in number 01 signi ficant areas 01 the banks business Total assets gained by more than $175 million to reach total of $2 691456874 which is over double the figure of 10 yearsago Total deposits also show notable increase over the record gures of year ago Commercial loans are at the highestpoint in the history of the bank reflectln the steadily increasing tempo of anadian bus inessand industry during the past year Profits are higher permit discussed Mrs Wilson and Mrs Black took charge of the pro gram Mrs Wilson gave the origin of many or the Christmas carols and all joined in singing carols Little Mary Carr and Gloria Jen nett sang Silent Night very sweetly Mrs Ted Revvson had charge ofthe Christmas gifts and all enjoyedvthc exchange of gifts The assistant hostestes were Mrs Maw Mrs McQuay Mrs Reid Mr Reg Reid and MrsShelsweli Taken to Hospital Herb Morrison of Sudbury who was visitinglhis brotherA Mor rison was rushed to Toronto hos pital Saturday night suffering from nose hemmorhage Loblaw Bouquet The Womens Institute catered to ting further transfer of to the banks Reserve Fund This is the third consecutive year which transfers have been made The funds total now stands at $55 000000 The banks paid up capital is $35000000 Deposits have now reached the impressive total of $2527510437 This represents an increase of well over $177 million for the year and new high markfor Canadian banking Interest bearing deposits by the public again increased sub stantially the 1952 figure being $76061082 over the record of year ago The total under this head ing now stands at $1199784837 al most three times the figure of ten years ago Public deposits not bearing interest rose by $99810044 to reach total of $118552724l The statement reveals total loans of $982177916 in new high figure for Canadian banking and an in crease of $134157088 over the figure for 1951 Commercial loans in Can ada now stand at $719010194 an in crease of $96727467 for the year Call and short loans in Canada gained by $8471306 in 1952 and similar loans elsewhere 118111491 Canada increased by 6312313367 Cash assets total $534087803 which is equivalent to 205 of the banks public liabilities Liquid as sets amount to $171092162 which is equal to 658 of the banks lia bilities to the public Included in these liquid assets are Dominion and Provincial government secur ities totalling $851968062 the sujmtthd two Barrie Loblmv Profits are higher They amount stores on Tuesday night it being thevoccasion of the 25th anniver saryof Mr Inklngs association with the firm SLED FOOTBAL 5m if oamus POCKET warou constructor hBlCYCLE POCKET COMPASS scour AXE CDASTER WAGON SIIEATH KNIFE nascent GLOVEv AmRIFLE to $14745447 as compared with $12 983065 for the previous year Of this amount $6325000 was provided for Dominion and Provincial taxes g4 gains corruption Chicago 501 For Big livestock Event OCT tit aunt Arbour will cel to to year as plans take com for ih 1952 edition the International Livestock imposition mm our mud W1 is slated for Nov 33 through Doc in the international mgzbitbcntre of the Chicago Stock or Once again Chicago will be trans formed into meeting place for the continents grand champions in livestock and crops and for the nearly half million people who will come from all part of hm land in the United States and many foreign countries Officially nuns ed Intcrnatlonal Livestock Ex4 position Week in Chicago by Mayor Martin Kennedy the eight colorful days really make up Farm Week for Americas second city Brio Coma Over 11000 head of the countrys top cattle sheep swine and horse from 34 states are expected at the coming show Grand clmrnpions rom stateand regional shows will vie for over $100000 in cash awards and tor the enviable international ulcd during thevweek Animals in purplc and blue ribbons that make tended fortbebutchcr block will them the continents best Youth will dominate the first have their Buttons startingThurs day Thursday ii also scheduled as days program spotlighting the Draft norm Day for the big ton Junior Livestock Feeding Contest weight dnfte where boys and girls from many states will show their grand chant except car Entricsyr all livestock classes ts and in and horse pions from other shows Fat cat shows 1310 Carlot tic sheep and wine will be judg gnu195 mu Nov ed in carload lots in the yards on 21 nhtnimmy 1d horse that day The 30th anniversary 511W lump made mu international Grain and Hay Show Nov 110 and the 17001 Show will be judged on the first day and its exhibits will be colorfully displayed in the Train Big Hall of Grain on the third fish in iioor throughout the week Horse Shows Dally Hesdlining the entertainment features of the International will be 13 banner performances of the International Horse Show bringing together the nations fanciest rid ing and harness horses and ponies Sheep dog trials and cutting horse contest for Western stock homes will also be featured Austin ticket cashier urges outwit town visitors to order tickets now as in last hours before show time city people make rush for avail able seals Most celebrated bovine animal 01 the year is the grand champion steer which is selected on Tuesday afternoon before excited throngs and batteries of television and news cameras Dr Woberwot Kan sas State College Manhattan will again judge all steer classes This will make his fifth year in this hon ored assignment Spectacular auction so es of both fat and breeding animals are schedv which showed an increase of $1 040000 In addition $1291362 was3 charged for depreciation of bank premises After the abovededuc tions the net profit was $7129035 as compared with $6306115 in 1951 Out of net profits $437501 was 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