Board honours Marr after 25 years as secretary treasurer
The 1923 Barrie Board of Education gave Secretary-Treasurer Marr a $100 cheque and gifts for completing twenty-five years of service. The motion, moved by W. R. King and seconded by D. J. Rebowrn, passed unanimously amid applause. Marr thanked the Board for its recognition of his work for the schools.
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Board of Education
Marr
W. R. King
D. J. Rebowrn
Simpson
King and Reburn
Barrie
King George
R. A. Stephens
Sylvester
Sinclair
Prince of Wales School
Unusual 200 Ducks Seen at Poyntz Foot
A sight unusual for this time of year appeared on Monday at the foot of Poyntz Street with about 200 sawbill ducks swimming in the water.
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Poyntz St
Barrie Kiwanis hosts 1924 Town Council at Civic Day
Barrie Kiwanis Club held its first Civic Day luncheon inviting the 1924 Town Council. Donald Ross spoke on Municipal Government Past Present and Future. Kiwanis President stressed no political role while aiding community welfare. Mayor Craig thanked Kiwanis and urged council collaboration for residents.
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Barrie Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Lewis
Donald Ross
Barrie
Craig
Kiwanis Club
Barrie Agricultural Society Meeting Postponed to Feb 1
Postponed annual meeting due to illness of Vice President and Secretary. It was set for Jan 18 and will now be held Friday Feb 1 at the same hour. The Barrie Agricultural Society will reconvene with the same agenda and location.
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St. Valentine’s
Stroud Community Band
Orange Hall
Craigvale
Guthrie Skating Rink
Trinity Parish Hall
Girls’ Auxiliary
Women’s Auxiliary
W.M.S
Collier St. Methodist Church
Ye Olde Orange Hall
Churchill
Bluebird Group
C.G
St. Peter’s Church
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Collier St
R. G. Houghton
Beekeepers’ Association
Central Methodist Church League
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
The
Sodality
Ree Ee
Barrie Agricultural Society
Barrie Town Council appoints committees after debate
At the inaugural meeting Reeve Rusk presented a Striking Committee report. Alderman Wallwin challenged the chairmanship nominations, shifting Hux t able to Finance and Litster to Public Works, while Ward III representation was debated. The council adopted the committees, with chairs including Hux able, Rusk, Gracey, Malcomson, and Partridge across seven panels.
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Reeve Rusk
Ald
Wallwin
Tyrer
Ald. Huxtable
Reeve Poucher
Bricker
Yeas
Rusk
Lowe
Huxtable
Lower
Malcomson
Litster
Poucher
Partridge
Hook
Gracey
Wiles
Walker
Ald. Tyrer
Ald. Litster
Craig
Ald. Wallwin
Mars
Fire and Police
Malcomson Tyrer
Partridee
Mayor Craigs Inaugural Address Urges Council Unity
Barrie mayor Craig opens his term urging early focus on the Allandale railway issue and tax collection. He calls for frank council discussion, cautions against factionalism, and praises voter confidence while stressing fiscal restraint and civic cooperation for progress.
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Craig
Allandale
Barrie
Fire at House of Refuge in Beeton causes $600 damage
A noon fire of unknown origin partially destroyed the dry room at the House of Refuge in Beeton. The blaze spread to window casings and the upstairs room, destroying the refrigerator before firefighters contained it. Superintendent Jardine reports $600 loss, fully insured.
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House OF Refuge
Beeton
Jardine
Return engagement of The Maid of the Mountains planned
Manager Powell of the Grand announces a return engagement of The Maid of the Mountains after the Coast. A subscribers list is open at Malcomson's insurance office for early ticket access and best seats. January 25 and 26 also feature Dante the Magician and Abie's Irish Rose with a 25 member company.
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Powell
the Grand
Malcomson
Dante
Abie
Lennox Buys Vair Grocery Business in Bayfield Street
Henry A. Lennox has purchased the grocery business of John S. Vair on Bayfield Street and took possession this week.
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Henry A. Lennox
John S. Vair
Bayfield St
Nis
Japan quake talk highlights Tokyo Yokohama geology
Major E Percival Brown of Toronto spoke to the Women's Canadian Club on Japan's tragedy. He outlined Japan's geography with Nippon as the main island and Tokyo as the capital, Yokohama a key silk trade port, and noted the 40,000 foot Pacific depth and earthquake causes. He cited August 31 as the Emperor's birthday and that Japan averages about 1800 quakes annually, explaining the peril.
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E. Percival Brown
Toronto
Barrie
Japan
Major Brown
East
Nippon
Tokio
Yokohama
Nippon Island
Pacific Ocean
Tuscarora Deep
Pacific
Barrie Horticultural Society Plans Two Day Flower Show
The Barrie Horticultural and Town Improvement Society moved toward a two day flower show and talked forming a juvenile horticultural society at its annual meeting in the Police Court Chamber. Officers were elected with T. T. Young president and A. W. Smith secretary treasurer. finances showed a drop from 1922 to 1923 but plans aimed to boost membership and activities in 1924.
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Barrie
T. T. Young
Ontario Horticultural Association
Toronto
Geo. Vickers
R. J. Homewood
A. W. Smith
C. R. Kendall
W. H. G. Marwood
H. J. Heath
Messrs. Kendall
Marwood
Women’s Institutes
Institute
Vickers
Homewood
Young
J. R. Cotter
K. C
Craig
M. E. Campbell
Secy
Treas
Geo. C. Brown
Philip Love
D. M. Stewart
H. M. Lay
W. J. Watt
E. B. Reynolds
Aero Mpen Oel
Savings Bank
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Secy.Treas. Marr
F. Charles Lower
Corinthian Lodge
Barrie Lodge of Perfection
Mr. Lower
F. J. Lower
Charles
W. Bro
F. C
Corinthian Masonic Lodge
Barrie Kiwanians
Barrie Town Council
Aid
Barrie School Boards
Fred Marr
Keenan & Kennedy
Elizabeth St
Horticultural Society
Ontario Assoca
Medalatim Cuestaeisr
Orillia
Fra Foster
S. C
W. Johnston
R. I
E. B. Guest of
Guthrie
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