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a THE - BARRIE - EXAMINER WITH WHICH Is AMALGAMATED------_- Tus weex" " 9625 COPIES) tiie BARRIE SATURDAY MORNING . 56th Year ye WaL ter BARRIE, CANADA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1919 | 16 PAGES ~ ,secrioN: | Single Copies 4 cents $1.50 Por Year (in advance) No. 37 R. BAKER CHOSEN FOR WEST SIMCOE Other Nominees Withdraw at U.F.O.-Labor Convention --A Kirkville Farmer. The adjourned convention of! the L.F.O. for West Simeve was held at Creemore on Saturday afternoon, when upwards of two hundred were present in Leon. ard's Hall. On this orcasion the Farmers were joined by Federat- ed Labor and veterans of the great war, while there was also a sprinkling of ladies present all taking a lively interest im the proceedings of the convention. WoT of the Alderson, vice U.F.G, four president West Simeve, ommittee re- severity accredited dele- and Labor and UFO. 44. mo omiinutes were allotted to nomination of candid; following were ree ans, 26; RICHARD BAKER, Daniel Patterson, + BK. Clark ISAAC SCOTT, Willian Sunpsen, Jolin Quilty moved by tiled by T. mieved -- by seconded by ALON, BANTING, president of | We Essa UF, ioved by 1 Scott, seconded by J. McMinn. view. It is time for a change as we ave today legislated for by thy nuillionaire profiteers and the politcal tricksters. Speaking of his own polities, he said he was born a Liberal, but was known as an independent Liberal, It is true he was a candidate at the bye-election im West Simeve and TbRen induced ts be a eandi- date af the earnest solicitation of a large number.of farmers, many of them pronuunced Conserva- lives. He was an independent Liberal and was big enough to vote Conservative, having voted for the late Hon, James Duff every time since the defeat of Archie Currie. In guing info this election, said Mr. Scott, do not throw dirt. You will have lots of it thrown at you, In the bye-election it was. said "that the bells in Quebec will ring if your candidate is elected," "The Kaiser will be de- lighted "Su and oso's father hewed out a home in West Sim- coe aml if would be a shame to Yole against the descendants" and such oiher rubbish. Simi- stuff will be said again but lreat sueh trash in the way it de- serves. For personal reasons he could net he a candidate, but he was not afraid of an election, Were he a candidate and defeated he {could stand a defeat as well as any man. He withdrew from the [field of eandedates, | Mr. Baker said he was surpris- ed al PPmg suggested, but after _F. JRFFERY, moved by T.,B.| giving: the matter consideration Kouph, seconded by M. Fryer. |e had decided to stand as can- Following the -- nominations these named addressed the con-! Venuion, each being given ten mbinutes in which to state his position F. Jeffery expressed his thanks for the nomination and alsy con- tulated the ladies upon being resent, He represented -- the Marine Federation and on their behalf thanked the U,F.O. for the invitation ta be present and take part in the proceedings. In dis- cussing the Laher platform he referred te the erhiobenr clause whieh he thought as far the larmers were concerned ne bewring. 1 would rot alter the farmers, 'They vould) suit! themselves as to the nours the we Labor, Mr. Jetery Minister at T wanted a Late routs, one who vould deal Prenptly with matiers alfecting its interests Labor also melud- ed ain its platfornt the vemand thal the' Government pay the standa wage. Further it de. manded Government control of cold storages and a provincial committee to investigate the cost of living, As a concluding clause, Labor wanted election day pro- claimed. a legal thereby permit to give attention to matters per- taining fy the choosing of a ean- didate The day has arrived when party polities should be thrown in the discard. Keep away from iso fram them, party political meetings. Party polities is no geod for anyone and has not been for twenty years," said Mr. Whose de tion was vil applaus put in a voice from the this being the sign for audience, further applause. nlinuing, the speaker gave some interesting figures respect- ing'the inerease in production of the land and added "if you are Food enough to produce as you have you are good enough to go to Ottawa and Toronto and altend to legislation for your- selves, Mr. Jeffery withdrew his name. A. N. Banting» opened by stat- ing his position in regard to the eight-hour clause in the Labor platforin, He disagreed with it because it took young men away from the farm. ° Referring to his own position he said that with the help of a sixteen-year-old boy he had operated one hundred and fifty acres. He therefore bad doubts as to the successful working out of this part of the platform. With the other planks ef the Labor platform he was in full accord. Continuing, the speaker presented the farmers' platform which he explained to some extent. Isaac Scott said he did not ex- pect to be honored with a nom- ination until a few minutes before the' convention opened. To the farmers -he said if their only in- terest is to squeeze a little out of the village or town merchant then the effort is not worth while. Tf it isto legislate in their own interest then every effort should be put forth with that end in ore the convention. He ed to mee with Labor farmer was a laborer ididate bi was pl as 0 |The interests are identieal and the could see no reason for diff. erence. He thought the cight- hour clause was nut too much for jthe a though it was not sow arm. Ques- honed f adience on the peimt; he said he was agreeable fo supporting it for Labor. He a of the appointment of a Minister of Labor at Tovane fo, recognizing that it Was due to lit as well as to agmeulture whieh ay bad a Minister, aw party man, in fa i Hot partvism a long time He bee heved the farmers and Lahed shenld have representation if ehosen eondudate assume théieesxpansibilities whieh the position carr Pp ations were about to be taking a ovete con the when M Banting Announced his withdrawal and tnoved that the nomination of Mr. Baker be made unanimous This was seconded by Mr. Bailey and adopted amid great applause Mr. Baker, upon being called to the platform, spoke briefly and intimated that he was in the campaign to a finish. Mr, Jeffery congratulated the genvention on the choice of a Farmer-Labor candidate -- and said that le felt that Mr. Baker would make friends and by the united help of the farmers and the wor s in the factories and industries would head the poll. Mr. Hudson said two steps in advance had been made by the convention, namely, the union uf Farmers and Labor, and the fact that so great unanimity existed that there was no question as to what Mr. Baker was or had been politically. By this he took it that a long step had been made from party. Mr. Houldershaw congratulat- ed the convention on selecting Mr. Baker, He was probably the only one at the convention who had been privileged to know Mr. Baker's grandfather, and he could assure those present that he was a fine gentleman, one from Old Ireland. This remark induced Mr. Baker to say that he was born in Mill- brook and had lived some years in the United States, but that he was never anything but a Can- adian. He never even declared his intention of being a citizen of the States. and he was proud of his Trish decent and being a Canadian. In entering~upon the cainpaign he asked for the help of all. Mr. Scott emphasized the need of all working toward Mr. Baker's election. "It is up to you to elect him, put in your dollar and go after it," he concluded, The national anthem was then sufig and the convention adjourn- ed. made for ndidates U.F.O. Labor Oandidate In West Simooe "Dick" Baker, who has been nominated by the U.F.O. and Labor of West Simcoe for the Frustten reported t ment ore B.C. I. ESTIMATES NOT SUFFICIENT Board Needs $2500 to Cover Amounts Not Originally Provided For. Very little business was before the Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday night. A letter was received from J. B, Cole of the Education Dept., advising the Board of some of the conditions of the new Com- pulsory Scho Attendance Act. At present the compulsory age is from 8 to 14 years. Mr. Cole offered to meet the Board and give further information, Lt was decided to ask him to attend the October meeting. Principal Girdwood called attention to several matters in connection with the collegiate and laid special emphasis on the handicap caused by the lack of equipment in the Science rooms It was stated by Trustee Byrne that the Physics room equipment was practically com- pleted. As no member apparent- ly had been able to get any sat- isfactory information as to de- of sinks for desks in the a nistry m, a motion was passed directing the Ball Planing Mill Co. ts wire demanding definite information regarding delivery: should satisfactory in- formation not be fortheoming the; committer was empowered to gu ahead and instal temporary sinks vharging cost of same to the Ball! Planing. Mill Co. A letter was received from the Public Library Board point.| {Pe mg oul that according to the} !9& xreoment for lease of nid build. |, After several proposals had ven mae, it was, unanimously ing in were not Not heing rangement, the Proper partitions, The matte adjusted with the Lib) fhe Management Gemmitt sed very satisfartory conti. im the various sehools on + re-opening fy connection . aerounts S209.75 were pass: Che Property and Supply Com- AL sry wen the partitions be removed aware of this a Chairman will with (he BCT Velasses had heen comfortably housed: in the Collegiate basement and recommend | auljust- cecupaney of th ymarters as. between the public schools and collegiate accounts, Drown was instructed to re~ pair perch at the East' Ward School. A motion was passed, That owing to the moving and re- building of agricultural building having exceeded the estimates by $1377.91, and alse owing to the increased expenditure on Science room equipment amounting lo 195,69, making an excess of 69.60 beyond the amounts es- timated for Collegiate, that the Town Conneil he requested to ixsue debentures for 00 to apply on above expenditure. Always Ready For Use If it is an evening part litle house dance, or the en tainment of your own family, ap Edison Phonograph is always ready to oblige. No need for dull evenings if you own a phono- graph. Consult Keenan, the music man, if you are thinking of a musical instrument of any kind. Bell and Wright Pianos. Edison and other makes of Phon- ographs--anything in music al Keenan': -------------------------- Legislature, was born brook, Ontario, forty-two years ago. He is of Irish descent. He lived in the United Stated for a time but some years ago return- ed and took up dairy farming on the western limits of Collingwood where he carries on extensive operations. He is an active mem- ber of the Kirkville Farmer's. Club, an' organization with 150 members. . He is also a director of the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce and takes an active in- terest in its work. He-is an en- thusiastic Odd Fellow and has occupied the chief offices in Col- lingwood Lodge. Politically, he says he has no politics, being strictly independent, having vot- ed both ways according to his views on' the questions of the day. He is married and lives be- tween Collingwood and Kirkville on his farm. Buy advertised things, it pays und Supply had sold the | yaive the amount) in Miley VETERANS PLAN COUNTY RE-UNION --_ To Be Held Next Year--Will Have Display at Barrie Fair --NMotion re Gratuity. A proposal to have a monster re-union sone time next year of the returned men of the 76th, 157th, 477th, and the drafts to all the other battalions sent from Barrie and surrounding terri- tory, was most heartily endors- ed at a special meeting of the local branch of the G.W.V.A. in the ciub rooms,;Brown Block, on 'Tuesday evening. Many other matters of importance were dis- cussed 'The meeting was most enthusiastic yet held by the Joral branch. anticipation of dis- cussion on the gratuity question now se much in the limelight, undoubtedly accounting for the very large altendance of return- ed men. The rooms were crowd- ed, the one in which the meet- ing was held being entirely too small, and many had to stand in the corridors Vice-P dent | John Murphy occupied the chair, in the absence of President Morren, who was out of town,| Numbered among the -- large crowd were many former officers, including two lieutenants-colonel one Major, a number of captains sani lentenants, besides the big jbody of "other ranks"--but it| Wax an inspiring sign to see that Jal! present were addressed as Comrades, all former titles being; dropped and all participated in {he discussion on an equal foot- decided ta have a big GW. tent, ax a rest room, on the grounds at the Barrie Fair. This | "nt will be open to all returned! men and their friends and wi he in charge of veterans who w all information im regard to ine aims and objects of the G.W. Na A jnembership drive will jai » be conducted. and it is hop- Jed to sign up many returned men | one of the! sures, |public and two private wards. On jnected with it are steril Orillia's Proposed Hospital Eustace G. Bird, who planned eral residences in this. his old home, town, has completed plans for the memorial hospital which it is proposed to erect in Orillia, The hospital will be an im- posing stone building with a total frontage on Mississaga street of 140 feet, and a depth of ii feet. The memorial features will consist of a columned en- trance, projecting ten feel from the front of the building, with pillars 25 feet high; and inside a memorial reception room 30 x 18 feet, with marble floor, and wall space for memorial tablets to the fallen, and similar fea- The specifications ask for alternative bids on Longford stone, Bedford stone and Tyndal stone be 120 feet wide, side there will be a solarium ten On the first floor, besides the tnemorial reception hall, there are an office, dispensary and four | ¢ the second floor are six private which is at the front of the|i j building over the entrance and is O x 14 feet, with skylight. Con- 'ing and surgeons' anaesthetic rooms, ing department. There are also four public and three private wards on this floor, d kitchen, nurses' room, bath room and similar conveniences. Ter- azzo is specified for the floors t 0 There is to be an electric eleva- tor. There will also be a house | telephone system. In the basement are to be a complete X-ray department, a laboratory, dining rooms for nurses and help, store rooms, antry, refrigerator, morgue, added room and servants' quar- fers The heating plant and laundry fe t | Arrangements are also being y an exhibit of th Jwork done hy men in the hosp Hats, also an exhibit of w amd souvenirs, the latter: y tieketed to show the owner! and where the article was pro. cured, and this feature will uu! doubtedly be one of great inter- est to patrons of the Fair, besides | being a fine advertisement for{ the GWA, he nouries have been se- cured for a G.W.V.A. dance on the evening of the second night of the Fair, September 23. The Guelph Jazz Orchestra of ten pieces will furnish the music. A proposition to hold a big re-union of all the units from this district id in fact to make the affair embrace the whole county, was popular with the members present, and a commit- ive composed of the commanding officers of the various units 'or- ganized here was formed to get information and report at a later meeting. It was pointed out that as this is a matter in whieh al- most every citizen is interested, the business men of Barrie and cilizens at large would have to gel behind the proposal to make it the success it deserves to be, A three-day celebration, commenc ing on a Saturday with a big regatta and water sports, a mon- ster church parade on Sunday, and a demonstration on the fol- lowing Monday, wgs proposed by Major Rodgers and met with ap- proval. Th membership of the local branch is steadily increasing, but a special effort is now to be made to get every returned man to sign up with the association which is doing so much for the interests of the soldier returning to civ4 ilian life. Each member present took a membership blank and promised to return it at the next meeting filled in with the appli- cation of a returned comrade. In this way it is hoped to double the present membership within the next month. A special effort is also be made to sign on all the returned men in territory surrounding Barrie, and appli- cation blanks will be sent to all small communities where there is not now a branch. A resolution was passed ask- ing the support of W. A. Boys, K.C., M.P., to the request of the G.W.V.A. of Canada for a com- mission of the Dominion Govern- [lain duties employed in the stor re in a separate "building. It also proposed to make use of tte present hospital building. Phose whos have mined the plans are satisfied that Mr. Bird As provided for a very complete and well laid out and well equip- ped hospital, which will he a redit to the town, and a worthy memorial to the men who fell in |the war. i a ee t The Importance of 8ystem =| The importance of system and| with mother thorough organization, placing individual responsibility for cer-| t upon each person w of the puints most strong phasized by W. H. Farle: illustrated lecture Tuesda on 'The Troubles of a Merchant." By illustration and pointed} ¢ phrase he showed very clearly how business is driven away from a store and also how business may be developed in the treatment of customers as well as through the display of goods, ete. i Mr, Farley dealt with twoly kinds of advertixing--window | ; display and newspaper--and by night, | 1 illustration showed how to make] ,, each most effectiv As an ad- vertising medium there is noth- ing to surpass the local news- paper, going directly into the homes of the people. Ten men have failed from too little ad- vertising for one that has failed from too much advertising. The} ) merchant who allows himself to be so occupied with details (which might be entrusted to a clerk) that he cannot pay good attention to his advertising, is making a tremendous mistake. Continuous advertising The public is fickle and even in the dull season enough space should be used to keep the name before the people. the cate of Pear's Soap where a new manager thought the busi- ness well enough established to cut off the annual appropriation of 82,500,000; at the end of the year so much trade had been lost that it cost 84,- 000,000 to put them back where they were before. Advertising is the last place where p business man can afford to retrench. A portion of the lecture was devoted to salesmanship and the feet wide, medical men. peting will be judged on points and the highest total score will of rooms for the|Pphysical defects and three semi-private wards, and a suile superintendent, On the third}? floor is the operating room,|™ proportion as to height, circumference of head, chest and abdomen, |room, and an emergency operat- | follows: girls, 4 lo 6 months; 6 to 12 months; On each floor there are diet|months; month be prizes $2.00, and in addition there will of all the halls and.bath rooms, | be sweepstakes prizes of 310 each up for = with s most opportunity to be pr mission to these waiting and rest rooms proposed to s onelof the prize winner: em-| expected in his|announcing the talk to mothers on fiw" "| COMPETITION FOR BETTER BABIES the Barrie Opera House and sev-| Will Again Be a Big Feature at Barrie's Big Fair -- 20 Prizes--Judge from Toronto the auspices of the Child Association of Ontario "Better Baby Competition" will be hele in connection with Barrie Feir, the sudging to take place on Sept. 23, beginning at 1.00 p.m, Dr. Howard Spohn, a former president of the Simcoe County Medical and now an altendin| cian atwthe Sick pl Children's Pepital Toronto, has consented to act as judge. He will be ace Welfare nurse who will give talks to the mothers when the judging The main building will]is going on. Assistance in hand- and on each|ling the competition -vill be given by a staff of local mpanied by a Child nurses and Every baby com- lecide the winner in cach class, Points to be considered will be: Healthy appearance, good looks, methods of feeding, absence of (expecially as to ickets, ete.., cleanliness, neat ness of attire (expensive mater= al for clothing not ealled for), weight, There will be six classes as boys, 1 to 6 months; boys, from girls from 6 to 2 months; boys, from {2 to 18 girls, from 12 to 18 In each class there will of $5.00, $3.00 and o the most perfect boy and girl 'ompeting. It is probable that winners will also receive diplo- mas. of entering can be Those or this desirious competition assured of ample accommodation, two large rooms up.tairs over he west entrance are being fitted this feature of the fair. hese rooms will be provided eats and conveniences and the whole of the n_ addition gallos opening off these roams will be reserved for tiw exclusive use of the and friends accompanyir Inothers end babies Aud 0} thatthe ladies may have an sent, ad= order to nd fo make sure interested alloxether by ieket, each competitor on mak- ng her entry being furnished three fickets, for the and two feieads, When Hated it is 'up photo It is also that Dr. Spohn, after names of the give a short the care of will be he judging is ¢ rize-wininers, will rhildren Another U.F.O. Convention for Centre Simcoe + Martin, owing to asons having found it mpossible tu be qa candidate in he approaching provincial elec- fon, has handed te the U.F.O. ecutive for Centre Simcoe his esignation of the nomination given him for this riding. Another convention for the purpose of nominating a candi- date will he held in Flmvale on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. (old time). A special invitation is given to jadies. Howard Bertram, Vice-Pres. for Centre Simcoe TTT accuracy, tourtesy and loyalty. In a moving picture, the value pays./of the cash register to assist in securing efficiency was the lecture being put on by the National Cash Register Co. at He quoted| their own expense. shown, Many valuable suggestions to merchants and clerks were given that should bring large returns advertising| to those who heard if they carry out even a portion of the busi- ness-building pointers before them. placed ------ A splendid series of photos of Canadian Natural Life are now running in ROD AND GUN IN CANADA. shows a male loon' and appears The first of these essentials of a good clerk were|in the September issue which is Chief among these health, neatness, pointed out. are energy, now on sale at the news dealers. Read the advertisements, S \