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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
11
Silk gloves in navy white and other finishes offered with prices. Pure silk gloves in white and navy priced at 3.98 per pair. Russian calf silk gloves at 1.98 per pair. Two toned silk gauntlets 3.50 per pair. Silver white gloves 1.50 per pair.
For the first time in its history Simcoe County jail contains a single prisoner. The inmate’s sentence length exceeds typical county jail limits, risking removal before another prisoner arrives and leaving the jail empty. Previously there were rare two prisoner counts, but this sets a new low. This item also notes Sarjeant and King's new stock in rugs and linoleum and a new house furnishing department on the second floor.
A bill introduced in the House by Hon. W. E. Raney seeks to amalgamate the offices of high constable and sheriff in counties. It states if the county council fails to appoint a high constable the sheriff becomes high constable, with the Lieutenant-Governor authorized to grant a salary up to 500 dollars.
Special sale. Hot Cross buns available every Friday during Lent at Bryson Bros. Priced 25e a dozen or 11 to 15e per dozen. Limited quantity.
The Barrie Citizens' Band hires B. M. Sylvester of the Toronto Scottish Regiment as leader and will host a beginners class, accepting all instruments with immediate clarinet start. He aims for summer engagements and the band has new uniforms linked to the First Reserve battalion.
The 118 Collier Street Lally homestead in Barrie built in 1845 and long identified by the Lally name has been sold for 4800 dollars to H D Jamieson. The property includes five lots and the house has housed four generations. Miss Constance Lally died December 3 and bequeathed the home to Mrs. C Fitzgibbon of Vancouver who intends to return there. A second sale of the house and lots is under negotiation with other parties.
About 100 boys aged twelve to fourteen gathered at St Andrew's church basement for the Trail Rangers Encampment under the Barrie Boys' Work Board. The program featured song, music, group games, and a final lunch, with topics on Beausoliel Island camp and an athletic meet.
Barrie defeats Stroud 16 to 10 to reclaim the Boys Trophy. R F Garrett leads Barrie, with Webb and teammates overcoming a delayed start due to a date misunderstanding and a snowy ice surface.
The Bank of Nova Scotia received donations from Barrie Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite Mrs. Matthew Jackson and a St Andrew's Presbyterian church fire relief fund fee. The Bank of Toronto recorded subscriptions to date from Misses King and J E Billingsley each contributing $5.00.
Bar rie Lodge No. 638 I O F sends B W Rhinehart S Kilgour and W L Vanatter to Collingwood on Good Friday April 14 for the annual District meeting and Lodge of Jurisdiction. Degree Master A C Bricker and his team will exemplify the Third Degree. A large turnout is expected and Collingwood is noted for hosting visiting brethren well.
Town lacrosse talk surges with calls to form an organized group. Many school boys have ordered sticks and anticipate renewed activity as Canada's national game returns to Barrie in a week or two.
Legislation may grant exclusive jitney rights between Barrie and Allandale if a highway is provincially defined and licensed carriers operate there. The measure could crown one operator with monopoly powers without town consent, raising questions about Barrie’s exemption in the bill.
At the R V Hospital Board meeting a special committee of H. M. Lay and J. A. MacLaren was authorized to improve the grounds including removing the front driveway and re arranging shrubs. A 500 gallon boiler will replace the inadequate plant. Forty patients were on roll at end of March with 1115 hospital days and March earnings of $2275 against $3402.40 in expenses. Nurses in training named Miss G Lepard Miss M Hickling and Mrs Foster.
Harry Barron of Brampton assumes control of the Fred Parr Estate plumbing business. Barron brings extensive experience in plumbing and heating and will submit specifications and prices for any project.
The Port Elgin Times reports a long review of the playlet Professor Pepp by the Taxis boys of the Presbyterian church Port Elgin directed by Mr and Mrs Cottrell formerly of Barrie. It was a great success and raised $120 to support their work.
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