Barrie Council Debates Market Freedom and Queen s Hotel Ruins
Mayor Craig led a short council session on market regulation opposing a buyers license as Mr Vair argued for freedom at the Barrie market. The meeting also addressed Lake Simcoe Hotel ruins on Dunlop Street, attempts to force cleanup, and a request to hire firemen overtime pay and town electricity plans with the Hydro Electric Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vair
Vair
Wair
Barrie
Stayner
Bradford
Ald. Payne
Craig
Ald .Tyrer
Martin Burrell
People of
Canada
United Effort
W. H. Kennedy
Elizabeth St
Wellington Hotel
S. McAdam
Secy
Naval Recruiting Committee
Trinity Parish Hall
Queen’s Hotel
Lake Simcoe Hotel Co
Dunlop St
Ald. Horsfield
Ward Five
as __ citizens
Ald. Clark
Ald. Lang
Ald. Davis
Ald
Lennox
Horsfield
Davis
Toronto
Fire & Police Committee
Ontario Hydro-Electric Municipal Railway Assacc’n
City
H. E. Coma
C.P.R
Barrie Relief Shop reports March events and band notes
The Barrie Red Cross Shop plans a packing slate for March 15 with rooms ready by March 14. At the March 5 meeting Barrie Brench kept tea prices at 10 cents, and donations from Holly, Stroud, Allandale Churches, and the G T R Engineers Auxiliary supported shop needs and proceeds. A letter from Lieut Col MacLaren details the 157th Overseas Battalion Band instruments return, ship plans, and praise for the town of Orillia and its citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Brench
Red Cross
Holly
Barrie
Stroud
Allandale
G.T.R. Engineers
The
Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Trinity Church
Little
Mac
Utopia
Innisfil
Essa
J. P. Downey
Orillia
D. H. MacLaren
Simcoe
Collingwood
157Th Battalion
Bramshott
Orillian
France
Archibald Hunter
V.C
Camp Borden
England
Canada
Forestry Corps
Patience of Job Highlight at Collier Street Church
Cyril Hayes, famed elocutionist, presents selections from the Book of Job in a Sunday morning program at the Collier Street Methodist Church scheduled for March 48. The event promises a disciplined oration and reflective study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Cyril Hayes
Collier St. Methodist Church
Duty to enlist for victory and support the Motherland
The speaker warns the war is not over and stresses the need for victory to secure lasting peace. Canada must do its share, with men in trenches under strain and the home front urged to enlist and provide support to ensure a just cause prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National Service Cards extended to March 31 1917
The time for returning National Service cards is extended to March 31 1917. Additional cards have been issued to post masters for distribution to those who default. Returns in this Military District are gratifying though some residents have not yet complied. The National Service Board urges everyone to complete their returns as nearly perfect as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service Board
Peg O' My Heart at the Opera House
A large Monday night audience filled the opera house to see Peg O' My Heart. Marion Dentler starred as Peggy, captivating the crowd and charming the other characters. She led a capable supporting company in this engaging performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg
Marion Dentler
Jerry
Real hockey comes to Barrie next Wednesday evening
Barrie residents can see a real hockey match next Wednesday at 7 30 as the Sentimental Seven faces Miss Stotesbury's Gentle Seven in what promises a battle royal. Fans urged to attend and cheer, with skating for the public following at 8 30 and the 177th Band in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Mutt and Jeff at Grand Opera House Next Monday
Mutt and Jeff present a new show at the Grand Opera House on Monday March 12. The production features a sixty foot carload of scenery properties and costumes, a cast of fifty and a chorus of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutt
Jeff
Grand Opera House
Prince Jonathan by Cyril Hayes at Collier Street Church
Sunday evening March 18 the Collier Street Methodist Church hosts a performance of Prince Jonathan by Cyril Hayes. Conducted by Prof John Duxbury, it promises good music and strong readerly appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Jonathan
Cyril Hayes
John Duxbury
Collier St. Methodist Church
Longtime G T R engineer John Gibson retires with clean record
John Gibson of Collingwood retires from the G T R after forty years, ending a career that began as a call boy on the Northern. He rose to engine driver on the Toronto to Collingwood route and the Collingwood-Beeton run, highlighted by a 32 minute Allandale to Collingwood trip during the World Fair. Gibson, now honored with an annual pass for himself and Mrs. Gibson, leaves the cab as the oldest engineer on the Barrie division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
G.T.R
Mr. Gibson
Old Northern
Toronto
Collingwood
Gravenhurst
North Bay
Collingwood-Beeton
Gibson
Barrie
Geo. Lawrence
Allandale
Hamilton
Colwell Junction
James O’brien
Martin Hanley
John
Report of French Relief Work 1915 1917
Report details French relief efforts from April 15 1915 to March 1 1917. New garments mainly from Secours National Toronto 3085 hospital supplies 35786 layettes 30 second hand clothing 911 quilts 78 and money 243.00 given monthly since July 1916 by St. Andrews Military Hospital Club Patriotic Circle Guthrie Girls Sewing Circle and others. Guthrie Girls supplied machine made socks and Dr Wells provided the splenoid room for the Patriotic Circle Room appreciation notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Payne
St. Andrew’s Military Hospital
the Secours National
Toronto
St. Andrew’s Military Hospital Club
The
Patriotic Circle
Girls’ Hospital Club
Guthrie Girls’ Sewing Circle
Guthrie Girls
Dr. Wells
Appeal Dismissed in Barrie Board and Medical Costs Case
Court of Appeal judges Meredith Riddell Lennox and Ferguson handed down judgment on Thursday. The appeal by the Town of Barrie from a 1916 York County Court judgment involved recovering 234 dollars for board and medical care of Hazel Thomas, an indigent resident. Trial court had dismissed against Vespra and Simcoe with no costs and awarded Barrie 234 dollars. Appeal dismissed with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeal
Meredith, Riddell, Lennox and Ferguson
Barrie
County Court of York
Hazel Thomas
Township of
Vespra
County of Simcoe
Town of
177th Bn. News: Barrie detachment march to Shanty Bay
Armouries report the 177th Battalion preparing for overseas duty with an eastward departure expected daily. Barrie detachment led a route march to Shanty Bay on Feb 28 under Major G R Rodgers. village welcome, lunch hosted by Oro ladies, and a band concert followed return to the Armouries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
177Th Bn
Shanty Bay
G. R. Rodgers
Frank Ball
Oro
Mr. French
Anglican Church
Ater
Ladies of Oro
177Th
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Reeve Bennett
Thompson
Pearce
Red
Col. MacLaren
157Th Band
Orillia Times
National Service
Mutt and Jeff
RAILS
Collingwood News
Bn. News
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