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. $600 minimum CIRCULATION « THIS WEEK . WITH WHICH Is 56th Year ~ w. J. A. MacLaren, Editor C. Walls, Business "Manager AMALGAMA' | THE BARRIE SATURDAY MORNING BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1919 Single ies 4 cents $1.50 Per van (in advance) No. 13 IN ES GIVEN TOP. S. TEACHERS All the Staff Benefit by the Board's Revision of the Sal- aries. Al a sper meeting of the Board of ucation, Monday night, the salaries of the Public School teachers & considered wid a general increase agreed upon, to take effeet at the be- ginning of the next school Sept ist. Instecd of dating the increase back to the beginning of the year, it was decided to grant henuses for the first six months OF TIEO which give the beg s practically the same money) as wend have come te then had the pinerrase been dated back and bas this additional advantage they de net have te percent superannnation charges en bonises, Ry the new seale the lady teachers have their sehedule raised ta a) minimum of $600 :ereasing laa maximum ef S800, Prineipal Carson of the Kast Ward) who was receiving Tho will get S900 and the other thre principals, who reeeived S1200 Jast year with a henus of #100, will get $1500. There are on the Barrie Stat & principals, { man assistant and 23 lady as- sistants. The Board took np the whole question in committee with) Dr Kael Ison in the chair, After a therough discussion the follow. ing report was adopted :-- Your Committee beg to recom inend that in view of the fact that the Publie School teachers signed contracts to teach for a year of ten months for salaries as speci. fied in their contraets, and also because af the fact that most of the contracts commence Sept. Ist of each year, nd to make any changes in the contracts al this time of the year would somewhat complicate the situation, that a bonus of $150 be granted forth- with lo the principals of the Cen- tral, Westand South ward Schools for the present contract year-end- ing June 30th, 1919"and that $7 be granted to the Principal of the East Ward School and $75 to each of the lady assistant teach- ers, including the Kindergarten Primary teachers. We would also recommend that at the expiration of the present contracts, salaries be guaranterd as follows: To the Principals of the Central, West andSouth Ward Schools $1500; to the Principal of the Ward School, 8900. fo the assistant male teacher in the Central School, $950. The selaries of the lady teachers now on the staff, not' including the Kindergarten Primary teachers, dating from Sept. 1st, 1919, to Aug. 31st, 1920, will be as follows: Those now drawing $700 will be raised to a maximum of $800; those now drawing $650 will receive $50, their annual in- crease, and an increase of $100, making $800; those now drawing $600 will receive $50, their an- nual increase, and $100 advance, making $750; those now draw- ing $550 will receive 350, their annual increase, and 8100 ad- vance, making $700. The Kindergarten Primary teachers will be placed on the schedule on Sept. ist, 1919, at a salary of $700 with an annual increase of 850 till the maximum of $800 is reached. The schedule for the lady assistant: teachers in the future to be as follows: without exper- ience; $700 minimum with two or more years' éxperience, with an annual 'increase of $50 until the maximum of $800 is reached. In Other Towns 'In dealing with the question the Board had before them the following figures obtained some weeks ago as to salaries paid in other town: + Men Principals--Orillia, $1300 with a bonus of $100 in 1918. Collingwood, for school with 15 rooms, 81600; school with 8 rooms, $1200; school of 4 rooms, $1000. Midland, $1300 and $1500. Lindsay, $1200 to $4400. Men assistants--Orillia, $1000; Mitiland, $1000. Lady Assistants--8600 to $800, increases of-850 for teachers re- ported "excellent" or "good," $25 «for "fair," (dismissal for 'poor'), until maximum is reached. Col- lingwood--8500 to $750. (This has since been faised to $600- Baptist Church Re-Opening' On Sunday, the 23rd inst., the Baptist -congregation re-opened u church auditorium for pub- lic services. For some time past while important changes were being made the services were held in the Sunday Schoo! rooms. On the platform with the acting pastor, Rey. J. McEwen, was the Rev, C. J. Camebon, M.A. of To- ronte, who preached morning and evening suitable and ,im- pressive discourses to deeply in- lerested audiences. A full ehoir rendered effective service not only in leading the congregation in song but algo in chorus, duet and slo. singing. Important changes have been made din the auditorium, The organ and the choir stand haye been placed im- mediately hehind the pulpit plat- form {hus bringing both speaker | Jand singers closer tn the cane pation An eleetrie motor has en installed for the organ The platforms have heen covered with) fresh carpet, the whole producing a fine effect frem the audience paint of view [The Individual Communion Jeupa beautiful silver set--has | heen antreduced, whieh from a sanitary and other standpoints gives great satisfaction to the | 'church. 'These improvements [have been made under the super ;Yisien of W. Dobson, and the expenses have heen fully met, Jargely through the generous gift} of a lady member of the chureh i In conneetion with the re- opening, special services are now Ri cindueled in: the church, aided by evangelists Turnbull | and Pugsley. A cordial invita- tien is extended 4o all whe may be able te attend these meetings. Re-Invest War Bond Interest in War-Savings Stamps | Holders Canadian War | Bonds in Canada will draw near $60,000,000 in interest this) year. What will they do with il? If they are wise they will re] invest a large portion of it in }War Savings Stamps. It is of [the ulmost importance to the country that they should do so Of the mere than ¢,000,000 holders of Canadian War Bonds probably not 10,000 were owners of Canadian government secur- ities before the outbreak of war. Ninety-five per cent of them had never invested in securities of any kind. The great ma, probably were not regular saver If they do not re-invest in War Saving Stamps al least a portion jof their War Bonds interest, | there is grave danger that they | jmay be lost te the large army of savers which it is desired to recruit in Canada, This would be a misfortune both to them- selves and to the Dominion, The burdens following the War are so heavy that no person can afford to waste money. Those BOARD DISCUSSED ' | VARIOUS MATTERS Hydro Methods Criticized-- Tarvia Treatment for Dun- lop Street. A number of questions were discussed at the meeting gof fhe Board of Trade held on Tuesday night. President Otton occupied the chair and there was a fair altendance, Though election of officers was on the order paper, those in charge during 1918 were continued in office until Sep- tember. In his opening remarks Mr. Otten gave some information re- garding the Rest Room which was opened by the Board of Th hut has been continued since Jhine last by subscriptions from a number of businessinen, Since this room was opened, 5221 people were registered there Leaving out Suni an average of 17 high as 180 have registe = this means per day. As Ad in a single day. The cost is $ ¥ He thought the mainten- ance of this convenience for vis~ ilors a great benefit to the town ant undeubtedly it has been highly appreciated by those using if. A public convenience such as this should be maintained by the Couneil. Wm, Gallie approved of the Rest Room and {hought the Couneil should make the small expenditure it demands. After some discussion it) was decided to appoint GB. MeLean, | Wm, Gallie, Alex, Milne and the President. a committee to take (Continued on page 9) Coutts--Lynn Chestnut Grove," the home of Mr. and Mrs, S$. H. Lynn, Mid- burst, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, Maret (the nineteenth, when their daugh- d was united in marriage to Charles *Everett Coutts, second son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coutts of Midhurst. Promptly at one o'clock the bride entered the drawing room on*the arm of her father to the strains the Bridal Chorus, played by Miss Myrtle Coutts, sister of the groom. The ceremony was con- ducted by the Rev. J. A. Leece, B.A., B.D,, in the presence of the te Karet, y|immediate members of the family and a few intimate friends of the young couple, The bride looked pretty in a graceful gown of silk crepe de chene with bridal veil caught up with orange blossoms. he carried a shower bouquet of nations, Her only attendant washer little niece, Miss Florence Russell, who made a dainty little flower girl in a frock of sheer organdy. She carried a basket of flowers and wore the groom's gift, a gold pin with amethyst selling. 'The groom's gift to the who do so take a long chance. Not only should people save, bub they should alsa put their sav+ ings into a Security of unques- tioned value that will pay well and they can get nothing better than War Savings Stamps. ----_--- Real Estate Changing Hands Some recent sales made by W. Thompson & Son were as follows :-- Brick house and lot owned by W. C. Thompson, corner John and Sanford St., Barrie, sold to Mr. Manson, G.T.R. employee. House and lot on Henry 8t. owned by Mr. Green, sold to Mr. Madigan-of John St. House artd lot on John St., owned by Mr. Atchison, sold to Mr. Moore, of Oro. corner Collier and Clapper: Sts., owned by Mrs, R. King, s to Mr. McKee of McDonald St. House and lot, corner of Bay- field and Grove Sts., owned by W. J. Fowler, sold to Jas, Hughes of Bradford. Farm, 68 acres, owned by Mrs. Coulson of 'Toronto, being part lot 13, concession 7, Vespra, sold to Mr. Patterson of Vespra. House, 56 Baldwin St., Barrie, owned by Mr. Parr, sold to F. Hutchings, G. T. R. employee. Midland--8575 to $700 and bonus of $50 in 1918, in- $800). creases on same conditions as in Orillia. Lindsay--8500~ to $700 and bonus of $50 to $75 for 1919. - Read the advertisements. bride was a cheque; to the organist a purse mounted in sterling. After the ceremony all adjourned to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served on_ tables artistically decorated with pink and white. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts among which were several cheques showing the esteem in which they are held by their many friends. After a pleasant half hour with their friends, the bride donned her travelling suit of navy blue serge with sand trimmings and hat to match and amid showers of. confetti' and good wishes left on the four fifty-five train for Toronto and other points. On their return they will reside on cession of Vespra, and will be at home to their friends after April the fifteenth, House, lot and store cainbinedc he groom's farm on the second ni | ci i Farewell For Mrs. Biggs Over forty members of the W. A. of Trinity Church, and other friends, met at the home of Mrs. Palling on Thursday last to wish Mrs. Biggs God speed on her trip overseas. A steamer trunk for herself and a silver napkin ring engraved "For Throne, from his W. A. friends" were presented with the following address: Dear Mrs. Biggs and Throne, tl is with a great deal of re- #ret, mingled with joy, that the meth of the Woman's Aux- iliary of Trinity Church have met together this afternoon for the purpose of saying good-bye to you both very dear friends, Re- gret, in that we are losing you from amongst us, whom we have grown to love, but joy that you are going to Capt. Biggs. Our will be his gain. We are most happy in joining with you in the anticipation of all the jc loss of meeting again ane whom you | have been parted from for so| long. Our great joy for you is tinged with sadness in that we! must lose yini from our midst, one whe has been a most devoted and enthusiastic worker, who has endeared herself greatly to many by the quiet and delightful charm of manner. We hope you will accept these little tukens of remembrance With love and best wishes from the W. A. for a pleasant voyage and safe return to Ganada and with kind remembrances to Capt. Biggs Signed on beh Honorary Pres. President--Mrs, Bell Seeretary---Mrs, Creswicke Treasur Miss Bird Mrs, Radenburst presented the gifts while Mrs. Raymond read the address. --_---- New Records Made by Sun Life. Assets Almost One Hundred Million. New Business Written Over Fifty Million With nearly half a century of creditable busine: ord behind it the Sun Life Assurance Com- pany last year issued and paid for new policies in excess of 850,000,000 while its axsets crowded very close to the $100,- 000,000 mark. The 48th Annual Report, just issued, is by far the best in the fof the W Mrs. Raymr company's history. The exact number of new policies issued and paid for ":s 23,055 for $59,591,392, a gain of $5,700,- 000 over the figures fur the previcus year, Total assu in force stand at nearly 900,000 a gain of almos* 000,000 during the year. 'The Sun Life evidently attracts a fine class of business to enable it to pile up a total of $340 000,000 while the careful meth it employs in handling husiness permits it to retain on its books most of the new policies secured. Careful management, care in making investments, -- ample margin of safety and general pro- gressiveness characterize the company's activities. Income for the year amounted to $21,651,000, an increas «of $2,300,000 over the previous year. Assets amount to. 897,- 620,000 and show a gain of over $7,460,000. The undivided net surplus amounts to over $8,000,- 000 which provides a_ large margin of safety to policyholders and their beneficiaries. Alto- gether the record made by the company is a most creditable one especjally when it is' remembered that war claims and the influen- za epidemic both made heavy claims on all life assurance com- panies. In addition to "doing its bit' by providing protection, the Sun Life vested very heavily in Goverriment securities and in this way contributed to the winning of the war and th work of reconstruction. = LOOK AT YOUR LABEL The Examiner mailing lists were corrected up to March 8. Subscribers who have paid their renewals before that date are requested to examine the label on the paper and see if the amount paid is correctly cred- ited to them. Great care is taken to'see that the mailing list is accurate, but should a tified gladly. * mistake occur it will be rec: We would be pleased to have a, remittance from any who have not yet renewed for 1919. Sir Arthur Currle's Appreciation Sir Arthur Currie has sent to the Canadian Red Cross Society the following appreciation of its work :--- "IT esteem it a great privilege to record the feeling of pride an@ thankfulness experienced by all Canadians overseas in the won-- derful work accomplished by the Canadian Red Cross since the outbreak of the war. We are proud of the splendid generosity of Canadians at home, proud of: the enthusiasm and efficiency of the excellent organization which y-{collected and dispérsed the com forts, and proud of the devotion lo duty, the tireless energy, tht constant supervision and the ap-- Preciation of what was wanted of those who managed on this side INDUCTION OF . REV. W. JOHNSTON Ceremony at Churchill last Thursday was Largely At-| tended. Though the roads' were heavy, a large congregation was gather- ed in the Churchill church last Thursday aflernuon for the in- duction of their new*pastor, Rev. Wallace Johuston, late of Shallow Lake, Owen Sound Presb: The service began promptly two o'clock, Rev. W. J. Watt of Allandale, moderator of session during the vacancy, presiding. Rey. Mr, Graham of Bond Head was the preacher for the occasion | of the waler. And those who and gave a splendid message |henefited in any way from the from the verse, "Thou shall love |ministrations of the Red. Cross }the Lord thy God with all thy!are truly thankful--the wound. heart and mind and soul, and|od, the sick, the tired and weary thy neighhor as thyself."" Thelfives have' heen caval many. speaker showed clearly that only [breakdowns averted and much when the heart was on fire with love to God could it really love ils neighbor as itself, and to love another was the secret of all true service for that other. It was a strong appeal for the discomfort removed, much suffer-- ing lessened by the aid received from the Red Cross. At the hos= pilals, the Convalescent Homes, the Rest Homes, the higher life and the earnest itself, everywhere was seen' the attention given throughout the /Req Cross in every possible way discourse showed that his hear-|This help was nol reserved fee ers we in sympathetic touch with the speaker and his mes- sage. After the induction ceremony, in charge of the moderator, pro tem, the minister elect was ad- dressed most fittingly by Rev. G. A. Brown of Barrie. Mr. Brown based his remarks on the Ap tle Paul's words to the The: Canadians only, -- Bri French institutions did not. appeal in' vain, and no nobler work was done by the Canadian Red Cross than when it helped fo supply the needs and wants Mf the civil population in those French and Belgian areas from which the enemy was driven." lonians showing how the Apostle mivie had worked out his ministry} 4. seslsty Fleld Day amongst them. Paul was a n Sunday next, March 30, the pupits of churches in Barrie wil be occupied as follows: Rev. W. J. H. Petter in 'Trinity Church at 11 a.m, and in St. George's, Allandale, at 7 p.m. Rev. Jesse Gibson in Central Methodist. at 11 a.m. and in Collier St. at 7 p.m. ' Rev, W. E. Hassard in the wonderfully successful preacher, and much of his success lay in the fact that he was determined to have no man's blood upon his conscience, He so labored amongst his people that with a clear conscience he could face his God and feel that he had done all possible for their salvation. Humble, so far as self was con-| Presbyterian church, Allandale, cerned, yet exceedingly bold to|at 11 a.m. and in Burton Ave. reveal the truth when that re.|Methodist church at 7 p.m. velation was in the interests of Rev. A. S. McKenzie in St. An~ his flock, and always industrious |drew's at 11 a.m. and in the for his Heavenly Master, Paul|Baptist church at 7 p.m. gives every minister a great in-| The Congregational chureh people will attend the services in the other churches at night, their service heing cancelled for that purpose, On Tuesday evening following the Rev. Dyson Hague 6f Toron~ to will give an address on '"Vhe house" he proved a grand suc-|Greatest "Book in the World," -in cess, and in this personal work |6t. Andrew's church. This is the the ministers of today have him )annual mecting and the people of as their great example. Barrie are asked to fill the Rev. R. H, Somerville next ad-|church to overflowing to hear dressed the people with regard |this talented writer and speaker, to their duty to their. minister. He showed how they must sup- port him in the two-fold wi First, temporally, in'a way that would enable to give his whole time to spiritual things, without anxiety as to the necessities of life. This was essential if their minister was to do his best work. The cost of living today made it impera- tive that this side of the ques- spiration, Paul's theme was the grand theme --"Repentance to- ward God and faith in Jesus Christ" the main theme for all preachers. Not only by faithful public ministry, but, working personally "from' house to Penny Bank Figures Total deposits in the Penny Banks in the schools of Canada for January, 1919, were $46,964.-- 87, as compared with $36,918.70 last year and $32,793.40 in 1917. For February the last three years the deposits were $32,494.45, $33,045.37, and $44,558.10 re- spectively. In Barrie the total for 1917 tion be faced honestly and|was 8262, with $233.49 in 1918 squarely. Secondly, they must}and $254.54 in 1919, February support him spiritually. Everv | figures were $248.87, 8203.05 and member of the congregation was a priest of God even as he, part of the body. of Christ even as he, and as such must fulfil their spiritual mission the same as he. In no sense was the minister the spiritual substitute for his people. He could inspire, help, instruct them in the things per- taining to the kingdom, but each individual must work 'out his own Christian life and live it for God. He appealed to the people also to give their pastor a chance to help them spiritually; to make conversation count for something really worth while, and his pastoral visitations not just social calls, ,but times of helpfulness by giting him the opportunity of spiritual conver- sation. After the service was conclud- ed the congregation retired fo the basement of the church where a very bountiful supper was spread. The room and tables were beautifully decorated with St. Patrick's Day decorations and the 'green and white combina- tions were very pleasing indeed. The tables were laden with good 8268.52 respectively. The Barrie average 'per -.de-- positor for the two months was 31 cents, which was 11 cents be-- low the average for all Canada. New Toronto had the highest average with 86, while Minesing with 11 was the lowest. Midland had 25 and Collingwood 26, Changing to Non-Tariff One effect of the arbitrary ae tion of the Underwriters in com nection with electrical wiring and increased rates is to throw a lot of business into the non-tariff companies. One of the largest firms a short time ago trans- - ferred all, except one small Policy, from tariff to non-tariff companies. Similar action was taken this week by another lead- ing business man who turned over $48,000 of insurance te non-- tariff companies. If this policy were followed all over the pro~ vince it would soon bring the Underwriters to time. * Have you paid your annual fee to the Horticultural Society? Re- member, you get more than a dollar's worth returned to you in premiums. things in keeping with , the (Continued on page 2.)