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CIRCULATION « THIS WEEK . 56th Year Sa eee de A Mac 'W. C, Walls, Business Manager Laren, Editor ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANDREW'S Was Very Successful -- Fine < Sermons and Large Attend- ance. Very successful anniversary services were held in St. Andrew's Church last Sunday, the occasion being marked by large congrega-- tions, bright and appropriate musie and sermons that were full of encouragement and inspina~ tion. Rey. G. A. Woodside, M.&., sof Zion Chureh, Brantford, was 'the special preacher of the day and his deliversnures were eloquent, strongly spiritual. and up- lifting. His morning subject was "A Grandmother's Faith," and was based upon the words: "I thank God . . when I call to remembranee the unfeigned faith that is in thee which dwelt first in thy grandinether, -- Lois" We Tim, 1:3. In eloquent words the preacher paid tribute to the simple faith of Lois, which laid the teundations upon which was bail! the magnificent character of Timothy: and to the Godearing omen and women whose faith, undannted hy diffi- culties and trivls, has laid the forndatians whieh have grown into noble lives Jor the service of God and the enrichment of humanity. He pielured in stri ing lerms the majesty and pes- sibilities of faith and showed the obligations resting upon those who reap some measure the benefits from those men and wonen of faith im the past to build in faith for the future of these to follow fem In the evening Mr, Woodside spoke on "Life's Higher Law," his text. peing "Now is Christ risen & the first fruits of them that slept" (1 Cor, 15:20). 'The future life is the most fas- cinaling subject upen which our minds can rest, The reason so many dread ta-die is because they do not think of the future life Men take great thought and make careful preparation for their earthly career, but the average man does not' give the future life--the greatest thing of all-- the attention gt demands, and so at the brink] of eternity finds himself unprepared. This higher law is the most misnnderstood} problent of teday. Many think of death as a punishment for the human race and religion as a sort of fire-escape deliverance from what we dread. Death is not punitive in its character. It is universal in its application--a great law of God operating on the innocent as well as the guilty. Death is not a tragedy, but the great method by whieh God leads his loved ones on to the bright and fascinating activities of the eternal life with their Heavenly Father. Don't. imagine that the spiritual life is less real or de- sirable than the present, As manhood surpasses childhood, so is the spiritual superior to the temporal. Christ is the exemplar of the great processes' through which Christians. must pass and all they require to know will be found jn His life. Death is the birth of the soul, the great emancipation of the spiritual from the slavery of this present; the entering into the new palaces which the Great Architect of the Universe has been fashioning for those who love him; the day of life's greatest power and life's greatest joy. "Under the direction of Mr. Thresher the choir led the praise in a manner that added greatly to the enjoyment and effective- ness of the services. In the morning the anthems were "Te Devtm" (Smart) and "Send Out Thy Wight" (Gounod). The evening numbers were: "Blessed (Shapley) and "Arise, * (Roberts). Miss Reeve "The Penifent™ (Vander sang Water) in excellent style. A Social Evening The anniversary services were continued on Monday night with a real old-fashioned congrega- tional tea-mecting or 'sociablé," as it-used to be galled. A very. ; excellent supper™ was served ,in the .schoolroom to over 300 of the . members' and adherents. Following this came a half-hour's delightful organ recital by Mr. 'Thresher and an interesting pro- gramme. Mr. Hay was chairman. As the congregation has under sonsideration 'the adyisability of{weleome--Phone 194... building a new Sunday School, most of the addresses dealt with of this subject. cr ® 3 = training and showed this is one of the most pressing duties devolving upon christians. Many peopte who are ready to make any sacrifice to give their children a secukar edu_ cation to prepare them for this life are seemingly indifferent as to the religious training essen- tial to preparation for the future life, which is the most important thing of all. Expen- diture on religious education is never too great no matter how much is spent. Some valuable suggestions were given to parents showing how they might give grealer encouragement and assistance to the teachers. The present condition of the Sunday School and the need uf better accommodation were di cussed by E. Longman and x Smith. A sketch plan for a new building was presented and ex plained by Wai. Gallie. The es- timated' cost) mentioned was $7500 without the heating. This plan provides for the erection of the building at the east end of} the church A. MacLellan discussed the fmancing of the scheme. He suggested that the school be built asa memorial for those connected with the con- gregation who bad paid the! supreme sacrifice in the great Cowan spoke on "Socia- A most inspiring address on "The Wider 'Outlook of the | Chureh" was made hy Dr. Brere- lton, wha pictured the vision of | the christian's oppertanities in a very itapressive manner. Two anthems were well ren- by the choir and there excellent solos by Miss Fisher, Miss Gauley and Geo, Folster A few very timely closing words were given by Rev. Geo, a. Brown. On' Tuesday evening the kiddies of the congregation had their turn when they were entertained to supper and afterwards enter- tained themselves and the adult~ present by a bright and varied programme. Easter Is Late _ Ash Wednesday falls this year on March 5 and Easter Sunday on April 20, which is within five days of being the latest date on which this feast can fall, Most of the movable feasts of the Catholic Church depend upon the feast of Easter, which is regu- lated by the full moon of the vernal equinox. The first council of Nice, held in the year 325, decreed that the feast of Easter shouid be cele- brated on the Sunday following the full moon. which falls either on the 21st of March--which was looked upon at that time as the day of the equinox--or on the days following until the 18th of April.# Hence, if the full moon falls on the 2ist of March and this be a Saturday, the next day will be Easter Sunday. But if it falls on the 20th, the moon will not be considered the paschal moon: the next full moon only, which will be on the 18th of April, can be reckoned such. Should' this 18th of April.be a Sunday, Easter would be the Sunday following. or the 25th_of April. Easter then can be no later than the 25th of April o: earlier than the 22nd of Mare. "@irl Nearly Drowned drowned at the Bayfield SI wharf, Monday afterrfoon. She and Marie Grafton were skating together on the bay when she left her companion to go to the wharf. When near the ,wharf she went through the spongy'ice and disappeared.. As she came up again two. little boys, Eddle Smith and Stanley Caston, who were nearby, reached over and grabbed. her. They were unable tg. get her out, but managed to hold her head above water, call- ing for help meanwhile. Hear- ing their -omes, Marie Grafton skated over and they succeeded in getting the little girl out-of her dangerous position. Ithma 'of live 'ews are always Oda Reith, niece of Miss Mc-trauntry that Call, Mary' SL, was nearif|[rebsonable prise, RE-ESTABLISHING THE SOLDIERS Land Settlement and Other Plans Explained by Pte. Trevour MacGuire. Pte. Trevor MacGuire, a veteran of the First Contingent, who won the D.C.M. at the second battle of Ypres, addressed a meeting in the G.W.V.A. rooma4 Jast Friday night on repatria4 tion plans. It is to be regretted that the attendance was not larger, only about two score be~ ing present. Pte. MacGuire, who is a representative of the Re- patriation Speakers' League, showed a cowplete grasp of hix subject and presented his matter concisely and lucidly., Thos. Beecroft occupied the chair and made some interesting comments and suggestions on -|the work of getting the soldiers back into civil life. . In opening, Pte. MacGuire ex- plained in detail how the troops are brought home and looked after until they are discharged, There are fifteen dispersal sta- tions in the Dominion and the soldier may be discharged from any one he chooses. Fifteen Volunteer organizations are working to pet the men to their homes as speedily as possible, alsu to look after the wives and families of soldiers, while await- ing discharge. After a soldier 'is discharged he is given $35.00 as clothing allowance, his back pay, and one month's War Service Gratuity which is $100.00 to married ar $70.00 to single men. He is then put in touch with a Governmeny employment office. These are operated at the expense of the Government under three main offices. It is the intention of the Government to open up one of these offices in every town of 10,000 inhabitants. Mr. Mac- Guire said thal every employer of labour should study the phy- sical defects of the wounded and the Government offices in con- junction with employer of labor must see that these men are fitted in where they can earn a living and be in comfort. Men that left University should be able to again take up where they quit al no financial loss to them- selves. For the returned soldiers he asked no favors, but he laid emphasis upon the fact that where qualifications are ' equal the soldier should be given the preference. Some people say the returned soldier has lost his initiative. This, Mr. MacGuirg said, is not the case. Men who evinced no interest in public affairs before enlistment are now showing interest and en- thusiasm. % The speaker explained the vocational training given dis- abled men and told of many cases where men were transform~ ed into first-class mechanics under the careful supervision of Government instructors. There are 177 different trades from which the returned soldier cah choose. 2663 men have graduat- ed to date and all are giving sat- fisfaction to their employers. It is a gigantic task to re- establish these men--the blind, the limbless, the deaf, the dumb, ete--but provision is being made for all. To date 60,000 pensions have been administered. The Board of Pension Commis~ sioners have 17 offices establish- ed in the Dominion. Mr. MacGuire outlined the Soldiers' Settlement Scheme. \jn- der this Act, returned men can get any farm in any part of the is for sale at a If enough land is not offered: for sale, the Government propose to acquire suitable lands that are lying idle by expropriation, The soldier géts a loan 'of $5000 to acquire land, #2000 to equip,, and a further 83090 for ifnprovements if the Government consider it is necessary.' 975 men have so far settled on the land. Steps ate heing taken: to see that the brides of our soldiers are. settled . in .. congenial quarters. Some' people were say-- ing that the English brides were not of a good type. But, said Mr. MacGuire,..the authorities claim. that these girls are of the: best type and are settling down to Canadian life in a surprising- ly. short time." The, brides the Canadian soldiers are bringing f Soe ks t) BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1919 CH IS AMALGAMATED--------__-- THE BARRIE SATURDAY | MORNING | % FELL ON ICY WALK ASKS TOWN TO PAY Damages for Broken Bones-- Mrs. C: Gracey Serves Notice on Council. The Town Council held an hour's session on Monday night, only minor matters engaging their attention. Those absent were Depyty-Reeve Rusk, Alder- men Tyrer, Gray, Clark, and Poucher. Seeks Damages from Town Stewart & Stewart notified the Council that on Feb. 21, at 3 p.m., Mrs. Christina Gracey fell on High St. and broke bones in left arm and wrist; said injuries, the notice alleged, were due to a de- fective sidewalk opposite tha house orcupied by Mrs. Cameron, the same being covered with ice to such a degree as to be danger- ous and not reasonably safe for pedestrians. Much Govt. Fish ed The Dept. of Game and Fisheries wrote asking that the Council appoint distributers for Government fish for 1919. Over 13,000 Ibs. were disposed of by the Barrie distributors last year. A request came from the On- tariy Municipal Electric Associa - tion asking the co-operation .of Barrie to secure legislation gi ing to the Hydro municipalities the right to elect a representa- live fo the Ontario Hydro-Elec- trie Commission in succession to the late W. K. MeNaught, From the Provincial Board of Health approval was received for the proposed sewer on Holgate a P. C. Lambie, in asking for an increase of pay, wrote: "The high cost of living and necessities of life are such that it is impossible for me to live on my present salary. Iam not getting as much salary, working seven days a week. as laborers are getting for six days." Permission was asked by the Bell Telephone Co. to erect poles and wires on the east side of Maple Ave. between Ross and Sophia Sts. Fire Loss of $98,110 Acting Fire Chief Shrubsole reported as follows: During 1918 there were 25 fires, 20 false alarms, 3 practices, and 4 times changing equipment from wagon to sleigh and vise versa. The es- timated amount \of damage done by fire in our tpwn during the year was 898,410.00, which amount is 'nearly four times greater than that ofthe previous year. By deducting dhe loss of the Fisher Mill fi hich was 66% of the total, the loss in 1918 is a small amount in excess of that of 191%, It is the opinion of your Acting Fire Chief that a large majority of the fires which have occurred in thé past were due to carelessness or neglect and consequently preventable. I am in a position to know and I am assured that I would not have fulfilled my duty if I did not draw your attention to the urgent necessity of a general periodical inspection of buildings and premises of the town with a view to better fire prevention. Foljowing is a requisition for supplies and repairs, all of which are very necessary and I trust will meet with the approval of the Council:,300 ft. 2% inch fire hose, 2 pick head fire axes, 1 pike pole with hook, 3 hose suspend- ers, 4 axe holders, 4 2-inch sockets (for pole handles), 2 regulation fire hats, 2 lights to be placed on hose wagon. Firé-- men's rooms to be repaired with new floor and wall decorations, Coal was O.K. Chief King's report was as follows: Since Jan. ist six summonses to the Police Court were issued) for theft; no convictions were home are.as fine a type of woman. as could be found in the British empire 'and will make most worthy citizens. Mr. Jarvis of the Advisory Committee, G.W.V.A., also spoke a few words. The. meeting was thrown open for discussion and Many questions were asked, re Land Settlement Pensions, cloth- ing allowances, gratuities, etc. « Tieut..Col. MacLaren moved a of thanks, to Mr. MacGuire which -wat. Beecroft, a Ld cby recorded, with costs paid. Three summonses under the Truancy Act were issued, which were dis- missed for cause. There was one conviction under the Motor Vehicle Act and three convictions under the Ontario. Temperance Act.. Five loads of Scott's coal were tested and found O.K.; four of Sarjeant's, O.K.; four of Dy- ment's, O.K.; three of Lewis', 0. K. In testing the weight of bread, which was done four different times at Bryson's and twice at Brown's, I found Brown's over weight 4 ozs. in 3 tb. loaf, a mistake in favor of the buyer. 157 loads of wood were measured on the market. Some Taxes Written Off The Finance Committee recom- mended the payment of a num- ber of accounts. In order to clean up a number of small adjustments on the 1917 and 1918 rolls q number of items, amounting to about $200 in taxes, were written off. The biggest items were for premises occupied by Board of Education that were entitled to exemption. Another item was a rebate of $29.74 to Simmons & Cod. to allow for period after the collapse of their building. Increase to Ed Scott The Fire and Police Committee recommended an increase of #15 per month to W, E. Scott, driver of the fire team, making his wages now 870 per month, with free house, light, water and heat. Motions Lowe -- Pearce --Yhat the re- quest of the Bell Telephone Co. be granted. Beelby--Webb--Thal the same distributors be appointed to handle Government fish in the town of Barrie for 1919. Reid -- Huxtable --That the Board of Works consider plac- ing the names of the streets on good signs al the street corners on the main streets. Huxtable --- Lowe ---That the Mayor and Council extend an in- vitation to the I.0.F. to hold their next High Court meeting in Bar- rie. Pearce--Payne--That a letter of condolence be sent to Deputy Reeve Rusk expressing the deep- est sympathy of the Council for him in the loss of his son. Craig --- Pearce --That Chief King be instructed to place notices at the wharves warning people of the dangerous condi- tion of the approach to the ice, Craig -- Grafton --That the Chairman of Works have ice cut around Muleaster and Bayfield St. wharves {f he consider this necessary to proteet wharves from ice damage. Masquerade Ball One of the most pleasant events 'of 'the season was the' Masquerade Ball given in the Town Hall last Friday night by the students of Barrie Business College, when more than 200 students and friends tripped the light fantastic to the ever-popu- lar strains of Mrs. Guilfoyle's music. Many and amusing wee the costumes displayed, and it 'was puzzling to identify sweet- heart, husband, wife or associate amid the camouflage. To the onlooker the early scenes of the evening were brilliant, amusing--even almost pathetic. Husbands deserted wives, and wives their husbands, while sweethearts sought each other frantically in mingled dis- appointment or pleasure, and it was not till efter 44 p.m., when masqueraders disclosed their identity, that some hearts beat , Ube many characters repre! normally once more. Interspersed with the dancing was a programme consisting of a violin solo by Miss Jack, accompanied by Miss Fisher; Highland dances, 2 numbers, by Miss Vass; the College Journal by the Principal. ' After supper, ex-mayor Craig called to the platform Pte. Bregg, |who had just returned from over- seas on the midnight train, and in a few appropriate remarks on behalf of the audience and the town of Barrie extended 'to the hero a hearty welcome home and.best wishes, for the future. As a climax, Mr. Craig also call- ed the Principal, Mr. Turner, to the platform, and on behalf of the students of the college pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Turner with a handsome electric lamp, the occasion being Mr. Turner' --th birthday. * hia The following area few 'of "Single 4 cont $1.50 Per vantia advance) nted: No. 10° RED CROSS TOTAL WAS $62,355.70 Since Beginning of the War-- Total Number of Articles Shipped was 304,984. At the closing meeting of the Barrie Branch of the Canadian Ned Cross Society, held on Mon- day afternoon, in the Police Court, a summary was presented) showing the splendid total of 862,355.70 received and 364,984, articles shipped. by this branch. since the war began. Detaila. are as follows:-- Receipts Balance on hand from Boer War... .. .. ..$ 66 04 Donations from private parties, societies, etc. 5037 97 Monthly contributions,. 9754 50 Town grant .. .. + 9700 00. County grant .. .. .. 8000 00 Red Cross Shop .. ...14231 96 Concerts .. .. 4. 3237 56. Membership fees . 1736 00. Fair Day booths 539 03 Prisoners of War .. .. 2693 29 Campaign, Mar., 1918 .. 1108 85. Freneh Red Cross .. ...1648 25 All other sources ., .. 4605 25, ° Total receipts .. ..$62355 70: Disbursements Material purchased ...$35120 20. Red Cross Shop expense 2351 79 Remitted to Head Office 18577 44 Field Comforts Society 50 00: Printing, cartage, ex- pressage, stamps ... 69 80 French Red Cross . 1625 75. Prisoners of War ., .. 2822 89 Sundry expense .. 133 63 Total expenditure. Balance on hand. 862955 70 Summary of Output Summary of work done by Barrie Branch, Canadian Red Cross Society from re-organiza- tion of the Society, September 15, 1914, to February 20, 1919:-- Actual value of goods ~ made up, ' materials only 345,504.47 No. of ar 305,984. No. of pyjama suits. . 13,880- No. of socks, exclusive of bed socks and those in Xmas. stockings 24,033 prs: Allowing 18 pairs to the spindle represents spindles wool exclusive of other woollen com- forts, The record for knitting is held by Mrs. Sanderson, who knit 250 pairs socks in 12 months, win- ning a bar to the Red Cross kife Member's Pin, which was won 'by 1,1683 knitting 87 pairs socks in 3 months. The largest shipment in any one month. was for February, 1918, with a total of 892 py- jamas, 1113 prs. socks. The value of shipment, %2210.80. Soldiers' Memorial; Speaking toyThe Examiner on Monday, Mr. McKinley of Mine- sing expressed the hope that whatever memorial is erected for the fallen heroes will be of a useful nature--not simply a column of marble that could be of no benefit to the living. A nurses' home for the hospital appealed to him as a fitting memorial, owing to the splendid part the nursing profession has played in caring for the wound- ed during this war. The Examiner would be glad to have the opinions: of its read- ers on the question of a memorial Geo. Washington, Scotch lad and lass uniform, H. Siamese Twins, q Kennedy and Mrs. W. A. Turner; Miss Liberty, H. Miller and M. Smith; Merry Widow, G. Folster: Society Lady, F. Creswicke; Gypsy, W. Craig; Gypsy Maid, Mrs. Craig; 'Maggie Owens, R. Fowler; Grandma, F. Scott; St, Valentine, Thelma Young; Liberty E, Curtis; Peace, Mrs. Dawson, Lord Bem H. Milne; Barnum's. Clowns, r. and Mrs. @ D. Hubbard; Duke of Argyle, CG. Lynch; .Red Cross Nurse, R. Ew- ing; Tulip, I. Marlin; Mother Goose, N. Marr; Queen of Hearts, H. Kennedy; ie in Highland B.- Peacock; Fashion of 1870, M. ° Clarke; Night,| F. Boyes; Knight, M. Rosenfeldt; Belgium, Z. Brennan; Bo-Peep, E. Gignac; Napoleon, Mrs. Pharand; Reuben Pea Straw and Wife, W. Ness and W. Fraser. of