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Sane emteseener en CIRCULATION _THIS WEEK 56th Year : 3625 COPIES| Sie 5 WITH WHICH IS AMALGAMATE! ARRIE SATURDAY MORNING MacLaren, Editor ' vA. "i W. C. Walls, Business Manager BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1919 $300 INCREASE TO REV. G. A. BROWN In Recognition of His Good Work--St. Andrew's to Get Plans for New S. S. Rev, Geo, A Brown received a pleasant surpri lastnight when a congregational meeting voted hin an increase of $300 in his salary. Phe motion, introduced by Mr, Gallie and Mr. Aird, was unan- imousty carried, In conveying the information to Mr. Brown, Who was not present when this item of business was brought up, A.W. Smith voiced the feelings of the people when he said: "In making this inerease to the congregation desires to is appreesation of your services You have proven yourself to he a man among men, a real leader to your people and your labours have been greatly blessed. We trust that while this increase has been absolutely unsolicited by you it will be all the moras wel- Mr. Brown, whe faken hy surprise, in a few words his deep appreciation of the thoughtful and kindly act on the part ef his people The meeting then took up the question of improvements to the church aid a new Sunday School A report from the special com mittee, which had heen ty consider the whole situation, recommended that the congrega- tion proceed with the erection of a new Sunday School, which shall he known as the "St. Andrew's Memorial Sunday pool in was quite expressed honor of the young men from St. Andrew's who -paid the supreme sacrifice in the great war; also that improvements be made to the organ and the choir aceom- |modation. Dr. Brereton present- ed the report. The committee was authorized lo secure plans and specifica- lions for new schoolroom and | rgan changes, the estimated jcost of the whole work being pul at #12. Tp) ments in the organ ine clude dividing it in two parts, to jhe placed an either sible ef the Ipresent location whieh will be jeccupied by the ehoir with the organist behind the minister. It is proposed to instal pneumatic action, electric blower and add [several stops Presentation to W. P. Hes: On the eve of his leaving town lo lake up new duties in Toronto, Mr. W, P. Hess, District Manager for the Metropolitan Life In- surance Co. was visited by a number of hig friends represent- ing the Bowling, Curling and Hockey Clubs of the town, who presented him and Mrs, Hess with a handsome cabinet of silver as a mark of appreciation and he visitors were ente royally and after many expres- sions of regret at the loss of xo enthusiastic a sport, and wishes for future success, left, feeling {hat it will be difficult to fill the place Mr. Hess occupied in the varions organizations in which he took such a vivid interest Board of Trade, Friday night. Miss Doane is still laid up with Neuralgia, but will attend to anyone who wishes to call on her for Spirella Corsets. 12-12¢ Every to yourself, your business to save this Bank. Add to quickly grow. It --THE Reserve Fun} [Resources Paid-up Capital $ 6,500,009 id= 12,000,000 Save Something Week No matter how little, you owe it family, and your something every week. Regularity pays. Open a Savings Account with it regularly. It will will help you to something really worth while later on. Bank of Nova Scotia AG. MACLELLAN Manager Barrie Branch SEEK TO AMEND CLOSING BY-LAW Council is Petitioned to close all Groceries and Fruit + Stores at 7. Little business was before the Town Council at its regular meet-- ing last Monday night Reeve MeArthur and Deputy-Reeve M Kinlay of Oro vecupied seats be- side His Worship the Ma: Would © A petition was presented ask- ing that a bylaw be passed mak- ing it compulsory upon all stores selling groceries or fruit to close seven o'clock each week da except on Saturday and on di preceding every public holiday This was signed by the follow- ing: P. Kearns, Merrick & Litster, Brown & Co., H. J, Buchanan, W. . Albertson, R. J. Gallagher, Hinds Bros., EK. Hutehinson, H Cc, Channen, A. W. Goodfellow, A. G. MeNabb, T° Hobley, W Paddison, A. Raynor, Jag man, C. Brown, A. Hook. ham, TD. Wisdom & Co. and R Bothwell, John Saxo appeared in persor to protest against the passing of such a measure, claiming Mat it was not only against his own interests but also detrimental to the town In the summer par- ticularly, automobiles bring a lot of trade in the evening and this would be lost if the seven-o'clock closing were enforced The matter was referred to committee. The Letter Box K. Cruickshank asked leave to instal a gasolene pump in front of his garage al 39 Elizabeth St The request was granted. The city council of Hamilton asked (he co-operation of Barrie Council to have the Gevernment hand over to the municipalities the revenue derived from motor licenses. It was agreed lo take action asx requested A grant was asked by the Im- perial War Relief Fund of Edin- burgh, Fram the Dominion Alliance came a request that the Council petition the Dominion Govern- ment lo make permanent war- time prohibition. J. A. Hagart called attention to damage done to his property on High St. by the closing of a culvert and asked relief. Railwaymen's Voting Arthur Conlon, Legislative Representative of the B. of L. F. and E,, asked the Council to make applicable to Barrie "The Rail- way Employees Voting Act of 1918," passed to enable railway employees, whose employment is such as to necessitate their ab- senee on regular polling day, to vote at municipal elections be- fore polling day. To make this Act apply, a bylaw must be pass- ed by the Council of the mun- icipality concerned. Increase Refused Upon the recommendation of the Fire and Police Committee an increase of pay was refused to P, C. Lambie. vse All al 7 p.in. ~| Despite E. L. Convention Grafton -- Craig --That the 'invitation of the Council be ex- {tended to the Toronto Confer- lence Epworth Leagues to hold their Bi-ennial Convention at |Barrie this fall and the privi- 'leges and courtesies of the town be extended. Craig -- Pearee -- That the Works Committes consider plac- ing a suilable iron grating on the intake of the storm drain at Bay- field and Sophia Sts WITH THE MEN IN KHAKI Sat, F, Madigan and family are spending a few weeks in Oakville Set. Madigan went overseas with the 76th Bn. and just returned recently after an absence of *| nearly three years. The 75th Bn. leave Belgium for England on April {5, sailing for Canada ten days later. Capt. TLS. ( eke, who is in com. mand of "B" Company, has heen awarded the Military Cross, Capt. Maurice W. Thomas son-in-law of = Mrs. Chas Drury is expected home this week, after being overseas with the C. A. M. C. more than two Mrs. Thomas went to ntreal lo meet him, Lanee-Corporal A, B. Steven son, of the Engineers, son of the Rev, J. 8, Stevenson, formerly of Dalstan, who has 'been overseas fur over a oyear, arrived home last Thursday, He was with the Imperial Company of Signallers at Dunstable wher the armistice was signed. Capt. J. V. Brown, M.C., and Mrs. Brown are visiting his parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. J Brown, Capt. Brown went over in 1915 and was attached to the Black Watch and the Sutherland Highlanders for the greater part of the time, latterly being in a casualty clearing station, His good work at the Front was recognized by the presentation of the Military Cross, Presentation to Aviator Friends and neighbors -- of Flight-Lieut. Amos Johnston met at his home on Saturday night and presented him with a purse containing $25 and the following address:-- To Flight-Lieut. Amos Johnston, Dear Amos: We have assembled this evening to extend to you a welcome and once more have the pleasure of greeting you on your return from having done your bit for king andcountry. Although we would have been delighted to see you return in your former phys- ical state, we hope in the near future to see you once more mov- ing among us as of yore. We would ask you as a slight token of our regard to accept this purse, not for its intrinsic value but in some slight measure Lo express our appreciation. (Signed Edith Ida Mi most unfavorable weather, the ladies of St. Andrew's church had a very sat- isfactory afternoon tea and sale of cooking last Saturday, about $50 being realized. Single Copies 4 cents $150 [ar Year (in advance) | 16 PAGES : SECTION 2 PAGES 9 TO 16 ) No. 12 ANOTHER SURPLUS FOR LIGHT DEPT. Gross Profits for 1918 were $8371 -- Waterworks Had $1371 Deficit. (Continued trom page 1) Waterworks Department Profit and Loss Receipts: Dec. 31 --Water receipts... Hydrant rental .. Meter rental Supplies Balance . rates S15441.83 Disbursements: Capital, debentures re- tired oo... 0. 8 6362.41 xpense, Pump Plant maintenance ...... 630,07 ense, Mains and services 1154.55 Fuel .. ee. ee 2266.99 Hydrant maintenance.. 346.23 Boiler inspection ,and insurance expired .. General insurance ex- pired .. 6. 6. we ee Intorest .. ss ga Wages, operation $725, salaries and supplies, office, $1675.39 Electric power .. $15441.83 Balance Sheet Assets: Expense, pump plant maintenance . Fuel . Supplies Meters .. eee os Insurance unexpired .. Accounts receivable ... Water rates outstand- ing $5131.34, meter rents outstanding $11.50 . 5142.84 Plant account .. + ABTEION4 Tools .. vas 30.55 $145089 2 Liabilities: Bank overdraft .. . Capital account . Town of Barrie . Electric Light Dept. .. Accounts payable . Balance .. .. .. $ 2668.94 + 61403.57 . 54596.43 13000.00 244.54 23175.74 $145089.22 Surplus account at Dec. Punctual at Eighty The following interesting item regarding Will R, King's father appeared Star:-- in Saturday's Toronto ceremony took ) rday morning in the head office of the Elias Rogers Co., Limited, 28 King St. west, When the staff presented Mr. R. 8. King with a beautiful bouquet of roses on the occasion of his 80th hirtha: He has been for (wenty years in the employment of the Rogers Company, and ig always the first to arrive at the office, summer or wint Visit of Foot Specialist \ll who have to bear the tortures of acule corn troubles as well as those who are crippled with pain from ingrowing toe nails, callouses and other pedal troubles, should consult" Dr. Claygone, the Ottawa --_ foot specialist. He will stay at the Simcoe House here. The doctor has received' many testimonials from grateful citizens during his professional visits here, Engage- ments should be arranged early as usually the end of his visits have been taxed beyond his ability Second Round a Tie On Mar. 14, the seeond round of the Barrie-Orillia cup was completed at the Clapperton St. rink, the score being 56 to 56, On the two rounds Orillia leads by 31 shots. Friday's results were :-- Barrie Orillia A. Brownlee 11 D. A. MeNabb 19 R.H.Webh 13 H.S. Holeroft 12 W.H. Kennedy 14 W.K.George 17 R.A. Stephens 18 J. Jamieson 8 Spring Is Almost Here Spring is almost here and it's time to plant your tomato seed. We have it and a large variety of other kinds. We also take orders for shrubs, bulbs, rose bushes and ete. We are now handling the well known Salt Sea Oysters which are shipped direct to ys from the New England coast via Montreal, in sealers which contain about. one pint and are sold at 64 per jar. The most satisfactory and sanitary method of selling oy- sters. Another shipment of Fruit just in at 3 for 25c. Grape 31, 1917 .. + B24547.73 Less P. and L. Balance, 1918 .. ae ce oe ($874.09 $23175.74 Wisdom's ALLANDALE DREAMLAND - FANNIE WARD --IN-- "THE JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE" An Oriental Story of The Love of a Jap- anese Gentlewoman for an American Gentleman Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22 AND THE COMEDY Toto--in--"The Great Water Peril'" SPECIAL SATURDAY MATINEE THE GREAT JAPANESE STAR SESSUE HAYAKAWA --IN-- "HIS BIRTHRIGHT" The first production by the star's own company in a story written by him and dealing with the pathetic life of a Japaneso boy. 'ne of the finest pictures this capable star has ever done. Monday and Tuesday, March 24 and 25 NO ADVANCE IN PRICES OOo 9990 9000000000 Spring Attire Welcomes You at Sarjeant & King's It is Spring days are dress-up days.in every respect. We have anticipated your every requirement and the showing we welcome you to is the greatest i but styles. ¢ yours to enjoy. The somber is relegated to a dim past. Now all is gay and joyous with the spirit of peace. WEAR A NORTHWAY, ( ' GARMENT Styles for Spring show) no radical change, largely modifications of previous We carry -a fine range of these gar- ments in Suits, Coats and Dresses and can procure very quickly any particular style or color not in stock, ask for catalogues--we %) have several hundred for distribution Free. \) 1%€0--This Suit as cut is made of 'all wool silk lined and trimmed with A great bargain at + $35. are serge, buttons and belt. the price 2... 1. ee ne oe 1450x--Ladies' silk lined serge Suit, trimmed on the pockets, cuffs and back with silk braid and bone buttons. Comes.in Navy, Brown, Black, Sand and Taupe. Sizes 34 to 44 at... SARJEANT & K styles. variety, MILLINERY STYLES Millinery styles for Spring ,are simply beautiful--The harsh restrictions of war-time 'are happily over and designers have never seemed more inspired with delightful new Romantic Wallean shapes, chic Turbans, Popular Directoire Pokes and flat Sailors which are very smart--These are some of the shapes, but every hat isso differently trimmed and colored that the effect is a bewildering You would do well to see them early. Miss Buchanan in charge AFTERNOON AND STREET FROCKS @ $18.00, $20.00 and $22.50 The popularity of this Store's Silk and Serge Dresses is growing daily, We're keep- ing up with the styles and buying garments in the best materials. the dresses are so designed that they easily conform to any figure. your own it is a decided saving to buy ready made dresses. Men's and Young Men's Suits Stock now complete and ve are pleased with the showing in these days when cloths are scarce--we know where to get them. The 'mrakérs 'of Progress and Sovereign Brand 'clothes have the best facilties to obtaiit re- liable cloths and through them we can serve you well--Try us for:your next Suit. All sizes are here If you cannot make y Our career. and