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CIRCULATION THIS WEEK 3675 COPIES WITH' WHICH IS AMALGAMATED---------- | THE BARRIE SATURDAY MORNING SECTION 1 PAGES 1 TO 8 16 PAGES J. A. MacLaren, Editor W. C. Walls, Business Manager 55th Year BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1918 Single Copies 4 ts $1.50 Per Year (in advance) NO. 51 TOWN TREAS. SHOWS | iin. thie iysrant Sy using SURPLUS OF $1299|"\33i.'Couneit asked, support for two resolutions re Child Welfare Committees Kept Within Es-| 204 Widows' Pensions. A motion fi stereo along the lines suggested was timates--"Flu" Rebate to} passed. Pool Rooms. The Sarjeant Co, asked if thet 'Town would sell to them two or three cars of the Algonquin Park wood at cost price to distribute to their customers. "This request was refused Notiwe was received from the Parks Board that they would not require the amount of the 1918 levy. Alf Hamlin, A.D. G. Hanmer, W.H. Kennedy and J, Steele asked rebate on their license fees be- cause of luss ef business when their poolrooms were closed three weeks on account of influenza epidemic. Barrie Town Council concluded ils business for 1918 on Monday night, Usually the -- statutory meeting is devoted almost en- tirely Lo financial matters. This session was an exception, a num- ber of other matters occupying the attention of the members to such an extent that it was eleven elock before adjournment was reached. The main feature was the report of a surplus of A new meat bylaw was passed, a rebate of three weeks' fees on account of "flu closing was - as 7 granted to the pool room pro-| _!ast year Col. A. T. Thompson. prietors and a resolution was of the 4th Bn, wrote that he was passed requesting the Legislature {sending to Barrie Machine Gun to discontinue the provincial war |X! 328. Col. Thompson. was tax after thie ¥ear, killed and nothing further" was =| ee heard of the matter, The Town a The Letter Box iClerk, however, kept in' touch J.T. Arnold forwarded a bill|with the Militia Dept, regarding from, the Waterworks Dept. for|the gun, In reply to his last $35.49 for a connection made to|letter the Dept, wrote: "It is re- the excelsior factory; also a bill/gretted that Mactine Gun No.j for $61.00 rebate of electric light|3528 cannot be located bul as use since we ot, 1913. Mr.|M. G. No. 3528A has arrived in rnold wrot Ve heg to draw/Canada and was captured by the your attention to our agreement] ith Bn,, it is possible that this 1s of 1913 whereby you agreed to put] the gun you are seeking. It is in two hydrants. whereas you have| regretted, however, that now installed only one to date, If yoy] trophies will be distributed until | would be willing to pay the er mplete inventory of all cap-} a WAAR pee ba a | A MESSAGE FOR CHRISTMAS (By Rev. Win. Hipkin, Président of the Barrie Ministerial Assocn There are many to whom this Christmas will have more sorrow than of joy, but to all uch we woula bring this message: "Be af good comfort!" "The Dayspring from on high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of Death," The "Babe of Bethlehem" became "The Man of Sorrows," that He might "Bear our griefs, and carry our sorrows,' and bring comfort to the heart of all who moun. To all such, who turn to Him, He says: "Your sorrow shall he turned into joy. The only joyless sorrow is that which is hopeless: and the only hopeless sorrow is that which is without Christ Yo us who are His ciples, He who once came is ever near, for He says: 'Lo, Iam with you all the days, even unto the end of the world." Because of His real presence, thousands of homes which would otherwise be filled with the darkness of a great sorrow, by reason of the Shadow of Death, will be illumined by "The 'Light of Life." Tien. too, there are many who are of anxious mind hevause of the "Signs of the times." They say: "Though there is a :ull in the storm of battle, and though we believe that the power of the enemy is broken--for which, with all our hearts, we thank God, and give Him glory--we see dark storm-clouds gathering still. The Powers of darkness are raging, and everywhere men's hearts are failing them for fear." Let all such take in the meaning of the heavenly message for it is still true: Fear not; for, behold, T bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day--a Savior--Christ the Lord." That Saviour still lives and reigns, He who in the day of battle was the Captain of our salvation, leading on His host to victory, is with us still, and will not leave His people to perish in the day of storm: For a season, Sin is abounding, and the Powers of dark- " ness seem to be prevailing; but there is a needs-be for all that is. It may be that men are being taught to recognize the misery which sin brings; that they may learn to hate it as never before; and so submit themselves to Him of whom the Angel said: "Thou shalt call His name JESUS, for H His people from their sins. a For in Him alone, and His salvation, can the World find redemp- tion from all its misrule and misery. Men have boasted of "Dem- ocracy," as though in It lay the World's hope; but a Christless democracy is no more a remedy for the World's ills than is a Christless Christianity a power for' the World's salvation, The only hope of the World is in the enthronement of its Redeemer. When Christ lives in the heart. and dominates the life of all who doar His name--when He is thus supreme in Church and State, and individual life--then will there indeed be "Peace on earth and goodwill among men." Meanwhile, Ig us remember that all undue sadness and over- anxiety arise out of imperfect knowledge, limited vision, and lack shall save 'of faith in God and in Jesus Christ our Lord. If the memories of Him which this season brings can but cause us to more truly realize the love we celebrate, happy indeed shall we be. Nor must: we forget that 'Christmas this year brings with it special cause 'for abounding joy. For four successive years-- though. with bright faces and brave words we have greeted each other--though there has heen mirth in our homes, and though our songs have been inspired with the courage of hope--overhanging 'us and ours were the dread portents of war; and all our home-joys were overshadowed and saddened by the thought of the dangers which encompassed our boys, and of the hardships they had to endure; but now the dreadful clouds are scattering; some of our UVRAVFTARVRELYTRAISITEVES Rewaaee ere PES = Un ita readers far and near © -The Examiner extends Best Wishes for a Bright and Joyful Christmas. RVRARESOARORR RRAREADALEASVIVVaREASALEDRV tured articles is made, and a public announcement of this will be made through the Press as' soon as possible." From the Board of Health was received a recommendation for the construction of a sewer on sanitary grounds on Holgate St. west of William St, to connect, either with the William St, sewer or the Granville St. sewer as may be advisable The Bell Telephone Co. asked permission to cut down certain frees on the north side of Pi * tang St., near Jamieson's corner. in front af the property owned by Mr. Corbett nted Grant to G. WOV. A The Finance committer recom inended the payment of a number of accounts which were passed Ht also recommended a grant ef $150 te Barrie Branch GW The tender of the Sarjeant Co for delivering Algonquin Park wool, SEB per 1 was arcepted, i! heing the lowest. War Tax Should Cease From Leronta City Council came a request for co-operation in an effort fo have the Legisla~ ture discontinue the provincial war tax after 1918. Tt was point-} ed out that (his tax was put on to supplement -- the ordinary revenues of (he Province, which, it was anticipated, would be re- duced by reason of grants made or to he made, to assist Great Rritain and her Allies in the war: 'That the objects for which said tax was to be collected are at an end; That the ordinary revenues of the Province have not been re- duced but, on the contrary, have increased during the period of the | war. Toronto has paid in this war tax during the last four years the sum of $2,342,231.80, In the same period Barrie has paid through | this war tax the sum of 814,546. The Year's Busines A review of the year's business was made by the several com- mittees, all showing that success had attended their efforts to keep down expense: Markets and Parks This comimittee reported e penditures of $356.27 for market, of which $122.15 was for wiring, and $123 for parks, all but #3 be- | ing rent of lots in Agriculturab Park. Fstimates were $589.35 for market and $145 for parks. Publie Works The Works Committee spent $9746.22, bul of this $3728.33 was spent on County Road work on town streets for which the County has paid in full. For the removal of ashes and rubbish, $398.25 was received from pri- vate sources. The total cost of street oiling and watering is in- cluded against which $1298.11 will be collected from ratepayers benefitted. Fire and Police 'This committee has spent $8437.71, but when salaries for the month are added it will bring the total about $200 above the 88770 estimated. This difference is more than accounted for by unexpected expenditure for hose and difference in exchange of horses. Printing and Reception Printing and stationery took $81.48 more than the $900 es- timated, while receptions took only 3172.90 out of the #300 appropriation. Water and Light This year $4444.30 was paid for street lighting, $100 for Town's share of lighting P.O. boys are already home, others are safe and coming soon. Surely if there ever was joy in our hearts,.and a festival in our homes, it should be at this season; but let us bear in mind that Christ is as closely Telated to the joys as He is to the sorrows of His people. 'The consciousness of His real presence will keep our hearts pure, and fill us with joy that is abiding. And, above all, let us not forget in His name to extend to others the blessings whist He bestows on us. So shall God give to us all © "A) MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A GLAD: NEW. YEAR." Square, also $100 for Govt's share unpaid this year and arrears of $145.83. Hydrant rental required $3792.90. It is expected that the $245.83 re P.O. Square will be collected from the Govt. Indigent Committee Notwithstanding the "flu" out- break, the Indigent Committee was able*to transact the year's business at a cost considerably less than was estimated, For in- digents the lotal was $1094.55 as against an estimate of $1300, while the Board of Health spent only $1076.55 of the #1290 ap- propriated fur 3st, | The Seey. of the Union of {Canadian Municipalities wrote asking the Council to pay a special assessment of $25 to- wards the cost of presenting the case for the -- municipalities against the application of the Bell Telephane Go, for leave to inerease its rales, The $25 asked was voled Everybody Helped in presenting the financial statement, details of which are given on page two, Finance Chairman Lennox pointed out that the controllable expenditure this jYear was only 7.7 mills as com- 'pared with X.4 ills in 1917, The uncoutrollable expenditure was 293 mills, 'That the year is closed with a surplus is due to all the committees keeping with- in their estimates. Thanks should also be given the Parks Com- mission for ifs considerateness. 'The year started with a deficit of 86000. yef they were able to carry on the business and conclude with a surplus of almost $1300. While the levy is high, the Coun- cil has spent less money, county and educational demands being jresponsible for the higher' rate. | Mayor Sprott complimented the |chairman on his highly satis- | factory report. Ald. Tyrer expressed his ap- preciation of the action of the Parks Commission in turning over its levy, "It's a sample of \pretty good citizenship to turn this money over to us when they (Continued on page 6.) B. Cc, i. Notes | The silver and bronze medals joffered by the Ontario Publicity immillee for the best essays on "Vielory Bonds and Why Can- adians Should Buy Them," led to a keen competition amongst our students, and careful read- ing was required on the part of the leachers of English Compo- sition before the awards were made. | In the upper School, Dave Me- Master was awarded First Prize and Flora MacMurchie Second Prize, Barrett Partridge proving a close Third, As the Publicity Committee awards only two McMaster, therefore, cap- silver Medal, and Miss MacMurchie the Bronze Medal, Partridge being awarded Honor- able Mention by the staff, In the Middle School, Tanis MacLaren captured the Silver Medal, Guida Burton the Bronze | Medal, and Irma Robinson was ;awarded Honorable Mention. In the Lower School, Hartley Grafton won the Silver Medal, Ida Cameron the Bronze Medal, and Percy Vivian won Honorable Mention, 'i The two best essays from each division of the school have been forwarded to Toronto to be en- tered for competition for the Pro- vincial Prize. The awards will beymade some time early in Jan- uary, and we feel certain that the excellent essays submitted by the B.C.I. students will be taken into account in the final reckoning. Every effort is being made to complete the reading of the last set qf examination papers, enter the marks in the Record Books, and let the students have com- pleted reports of the term's work to take home with them when the school closes on Friday night. Parents are requested to care- fully examine these reports and to write the Principal asking for information and advite concern- ing points not understood. How to Keep Christmas There isa better thing than the ob¢ vance of Christmas Day --and that is, keeping Christmas. Are you willing to forget what you have done for other people, people have dane for sou? {980.20 WAS TOTAL ant eaaute tne eas tad'tne| OF THE "FLU" BELLS desires of little children; to re- member the weakness and loncli-|Paid by Town Council--Good ness of people whe are growing old; to stop asking how much your friends love you, and ask yours elf whether you love they enowgh: to try to understand what| peling those who live in the same house othe Cees nore with you really want, without|the financial statement shod wailing for them to tell you; to{that the total expenses in red trim your jane 0. ek it a by the Town in connection with give more light an s smoke and to carry it in front_so thal foniy 386g nye amted te your shadow will fall behind you: | charg for indigent ihitloone to make a grave for your ugiy) patients in hospital, nurses, (houghts and a garden for your|drugs, printing and all thier ex kindly feelings, with the gate open |penditures authorized by the --are you willing to do these | Board of Health, Compared with things even for a day? Then you | the bills which other towns have can keep Christmas. had to pay for dealing with the Are you willing to believe that| influenza epidemic this is ex- love is the strongest thing in the |ceedingly small. world -- stronger than hate,! tn presenting the annual report stronger than evil, stronger than | of th death--and that the blessed Life |or the Board of teenie Stephens which began in Bethlehem nine-| lebu undeoa Years ago is the,!, "The Board of Health has en- image and. brightness of thes @avored to cerry on its work as Eternal Love? Then. you. ean | economically ax possible. Several Kerp Christmas. matters have been left in abey- Helaaldic wn : cA, Ww only a desire to kee wat i sou can Keep it fora day [own expenses at this time hes . Y Fe 3 Ss to leave over. ur ac! you can never keep it! expenditures to date amount to . Henry van Dyke! #245:08 with' a. balance for 3 YES Tsalaries.of $126.67 to pay, would --2 make a total of $1175.55, which Send The Examiner as alis considerably below our esti- Christmas, gift. 81.50 per year|Mates. This is especially gratify- to any address in Canada. (Continued on page 5) I THE CHARM OF CHRISTMAS (By Very Rev. Dean O'Malley Christmas is sthe cradle of Christianity; there begins the mystery of the Incarnation and there Redemption is in embryo. Justification also is made possible by the atonement. These may be called the fundamentals of Salvation. "Reduced Christianity," a phrase rather odiously in vogue among controversialists, would emasculate the dogmas into a mincing paganism. We shall not stop to consider it as we are incurably Christian, 'The orthodox of every age and place have always professed these dogmas in one form or another. The problem of "conduct without creed," being a heresy: against common sense as well as Christianity, is alto- gether too subtle to settle in the paragraphs here penn Suffice it is to say that a brief code of beliefs is as necessary. to knowledge as to religion. We quarrel about the supernatural and neglect to enquire about the body of beliefs we all postulate in the perform- ance of the simplest duty and the acquisition of ordinary know- ledge. Christmas is not only fundamental in the matter of creed or belief: it is fundamental in conduct, fundamental in life, funda- mental in history, fundamental in poetry; if is fundamental in all the things of the mind. Materialism is the loss of Christmas; it is much else, but Christmas gone Molock comes, Mammon comes, Venus comes, Medusa comes: riot and ribaldr Report of Board of Health for the Year. 'y. murder and war, lust gnd intemperance, contention and envy all come and clutter the consciences of men. It was wise and providential, therefore, that our forebears in the faith made Christmas not only a religious but also in a certain sense a social and secular feast. No one will deny that religion is an instinct as well as a virtue. The substi- tution and the cult of Aesthetics by the Agnostics prove that man will worship something. They want the sensations and experience of religion without the burdens of belief. But their lives are barren when one of the great dynamics of our nature is left un- used to atrophy and decay. All our earliest memories are filled with the flowers and the functions, the prayers and the sacrifices, the symbols and the songs of religion. Memory carries us back ta our mother's knee: It was there we heard of the Babe that was born in Bethlehem, it was there we heard of the crib, it was there we heard of the inanger, it was there we heard of the Virgin Mother and the immaculate foster-father, it was there that Christmaseas a religious feast was sweetly intertwined with all we had learned of God and happi- ness and Heaven, And soon we went--we walked, we drove, we trudged--when the Christmas chimes rang out to Church, to midnight meetings or Midnight Mass--and, oh, those sleigh bells, oh, those shimmer. ing stars, that silver moon, the princely cedars glong the way that stood like vestals hooded in the habit of storm! Who would willingly leave oul, though lonely, the memory of his boyhood's Christmas Eve? And then there were the festival and Christmas Tree at home or in the hall or school. The old, young, matron, maid, father and son all swarmed about the place, enchanted and charmed with the eager faces of the children come to enjoy the candies and cheer of Santa Claus. Oh! the charm of Christmas. How it disanms the darts of sorrow, of grief, of narrowness, of jealously, envy; and revenge! s This Christmas, men have so many reasons to rejoice. The war is over, civilization has been saved. To go back eighteen hundred years and live in Gaul or Britain with the mighty, massive Roman legions in movements as measured as the 'stars, keeping powerful guard over our destiniés as 'subjects and slaves, was not @ meditation that cheered our early prospect. Millions. of lives were lost. Canadian mothers were in the war though many of us were not. Even they rejoiced--even with their empty chairs-- when they knew that other boys Would live. We live in a land of plent? under beneficent and paternal laws, and above all we live in America that ig yet unspoiled by the profession and the jug- gernauts of Mars. »