Governor General to Visit Barrie with Military Parade
Barrie council approves a military style reception for the Governor General and Lady Byng on April 21. The parade will start at the station and end at the Armouries with a civic address and cancer veterans leading the march. A committee of the mayor and aldermen will organize the events. The visit will last about two hours with time for a hospital stop if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Lady Byng
Barrie
Reeve Fisher
Rusk
Reeve Patterson
Alderman Byrne
Local Classifieds Include Bakery and Hardware Ads
Notices list lower prices on mattresses oilcloth linoleum and furniture from W A Lowe Son Elizabeth St. Special hot cross buns sold Fridays during Lent at Bryson Bros and C Browns Bakery offer hot cross buns for Good Friday. Maple Leaf paints Flo Glaze and varnishes advertised. United Farmers Co operative store at 189 Dunlop St promotes items. Readers urged to submit Toronto Globe ads via The Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lowe & Son
Elizabeth St
Bryson Bros
Toronto Globe
Examiner
United Farmer’s Co-operative Co’s
Dunlop St
C. Brown
Innisfil Education Talks On Rural School Reform
Innisfil Educational Association plans its annual meeting at Orange Hall Stroud on April 7 at 2 p m. Program includes officer elections and addresses by Ed Coombs Brad ford and Thos McKnight with resolutions on vocational education medical inspection and school overhaul. D H Coleman W H Martin and R A Sutherland are among speakers inviting teachers trustees and interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfil Educational Association
Orange Hall
Stroud
Ed. Coombs
Bradford
County Council
Thos. McKnight
Cookstown
D. H. Coleman
W. H. Martin
R. A. Sutherland
B C I Commencement Grants Boost School Activities
This year’s commencement exercises yielded a net profit over 300 dollars for the school to promote social and sports activities on campus. Last year 150 dollars went to the Board for the piano in the assembly room and dishes were purchased for banquets when visiting teams are entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C.I
Council Hears On Concrete Paving And Costs
H P Thomson of Canada Cement Co spoke to the council about including concrete in town tenders. He said concrete streets cost $2.20 to $2.35 per square yard for six inches, excluding excavation and basins, with longer life than other pavings. He noted Barrie gravel nearby and listed towns using concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Thomson
The
Canada Cement Co
Thomson
Barrie
No Profit Sale Offered by Hunter Clothing Co
The Hunter Clothing Co promotes a no profit sale aimed at employing the unemployed. It invites 1000 individuals or families to buy at ten dollars each, urging people to come, buy, save, and help. The offer emphasizes rapid participation and community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hunter Clothing Co
Police Magistrate Jeffs Opens Office in Barrie
Magistrate Compton Jeffs has taken an office in the County Court building and will begin sittings April 1. Regular sessions are planned for Stayner and Alliston with court in Creemore Beeton Tottenham Bradford and other towns by appointment. Magistrate Clark of Orillia makes his last Barrie Police Court appearance this Friday with several cases set for hearing.
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Compton Jeffs
County Court
Stayner
Alliston
Creemore
Beeton
Tottenham
Bradford
Clark
Orillia
Barrie
Barrie Bank List of Save the Children Subscriptions
The Barrie Branch of the Bank of Commerce reports subscriptions to the Russian Save the Children Fund. Named donors include P. J. Munroe Mrs G Simmons Jas Taylor Mrs Thom Jessie Speers and others with varying amounts from 1 to 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Bank of Commerce
Save the Children” Fund
P. J. Munroe
G. Simmons
Stee Craiecs
Jas, Taylor
Sieie Ne Artslece
Thom
Jessie Speers
Siete
Bii Ccenteene Aidehaieceleteies
Sreaisinle
Demonstration on New Hog Grading Plan at Elmvale
A live and dressed hog grading demonstration will be held in Elmvale on March 31 to explain the new grading law effective May 1. Ottawa livestock officials Toronto packing houses and A Hutchinson of Barrie will join the demonstrators to show how weight affects first grade and how cuts differ for market channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmvale
Ottawa
Toronto
A. Hutchinson
Barrie
Barrie Liberal Club Delights with Song and Satire
The Barrie Mackenzie King Liberal Club met at Library Hall on a Tuesday evening for an entertainment program of songs humor and politics. Jules Brazil and Helen Cameron led vocal and piano numbers with a droll travesty on The Collegiate Grounds drawing strong audience response. Donald Ross Dr W A Hart and H M Lay spoke on Liberalism Gladstone Cartwright and Laurier while the crowd enjoyed music pieces from Flora Dora Comin Through the Rye and My Ain Folk with Cameron and Brazil providing lively interludes. A final remark announced one more season entertainment on April 21 with promise of strong appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Mackenzie King Liberal Club
Library Hall
Jules Brazil
Helen Cameron
Toronto
Rosy O’grady
Brazil
T. Beecroft
Donald Ross
Peel
Gladstone
Mr. Ross
Liberal Party
Flora Dora
Mr. Brazil
W. A. Hart
Dr. Hart
H. M. Lay
Richard Cartwright
Cartwright
Sir John A. Macdonald
C.P.R
Lay
Macdonald
MacKenzie
Richard
Freshets Prompt Council Action On West Toronto Street Flooding
West Toronto street residents Duff and Shannon urge council action to curb flooding of cellars by improving drainage and adding a catch basin. Others from John Street report severe sewerage shortages, flooded yards, and deteriorating conditions. petition for sewer and sidewalks on John Street is noted. Council to study feasibility of local improvement sidewalks and John Street remedy at next meeting.
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W. N. Duff
W. J. Shannon
Toronto Street
Ross
Wellington Sts
Mr. Duff
Shannon
Duff
Wellington
John Gardiner
Fred Shannon
A. H. Lowe
H. Peters
John Thompson
J. A. Thompson
John St
Sanford
John
Ald
Paddison
Public Works Committee
Ward 5
John Street
Toronto Cleric to Lead Shanty Bay and East Oro Parish
Rev. G Lightbourn of Toronto will assume charge of the parish at Shanty Bay and East Oro next Sunday. He is a recent Wyecliffe College graduate and has served as curate in a Toronto church. Formal induction will follow after his ordination, likely in a few weeks.
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G. Lightbourn
Toronto
Shanty Bay
East Oro
Lightbourn
Wyecliffe College
Sap Run Near Halt Amid Cold Weather Delays
Sap practically ceased running last week due to low temperature. Farmers report trees must be re tapped when favorable weather returns. Unless a string of warmer days follows cold nights, syrup output will be small and quality likely inferior says experienced syrup makers.
Horticultural Society Sees Rapid New Member Signups
Barrie’s summer resident in Toronto reports two memberships sent after seeing The Examiner advertisement. Committee seeks names and options quickly to place stock orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Barrie
Toronto
Examiner
Bryson Bros Sell Hot Cross Buns At 11 to 15 Cents Each
Local bakery Bryson Brothers advertise hot cross buns priced at 11 to 15 cents per piece. Shoppers are invited to stock up for the season with fresh baked goods and special offers at the shop.
Bonney Golden Wedding Celebrated in Dalston Family Event
Mr and Mrs George Bonney of Dalston marked their Golden Wedding on March 20 at home. Four generations attended, including 40 children and grandchildren and one great grandchild Thelma Clark of Barrie. The Bonneys, aged 73 and 70, have lived in Dalston since marriage.
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George Bonney
Dalston
Thelma Clark
Barrie
Mr. Bonney
Mrs. Bonney
Bonney
Flos Township
Elizabeth Smith
Yorkshire
Canada
George Smith
Elmvale
M. Huddleston
Oro
Ernest Bonney
David Smith
Crown Hill
G. Bonney
J. T. Emms
Mulcaster St
Milton Barr
Mount St. Louis
H. Black
Hughenden
Alberta
Herbert
Arthur
Ernest
Bert
Vespra
Black
Firemen Celebrate Annual At Home With Music and Dinner
About eighty guests attended the Barrie Firemen's annual At Home at the fire hall on Tuesday. Mayor Little acted as toastmaster and others spoke, including Reeve Fisher and Alderman Coles. An orchestra and vocalists provided music as council members joined in the merriment, declared a mirthful success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Firemen’s
Fire Department
Euchre
Mayor Little
Reeve Fisher
Ald. Coles
Major Knowles
Canada
A. W. Smith
Jas. Horne
W. Simmons
Joe. Clark
T. Godden
Chas. H. Smith
T. Pearce
J. G. Keenan
F. C. Lower
Local maps arrive and praised as a job well done
The new town maps have arrived and are regarded as a good job. Sale of these maps will be in the hands of the local G W V A.
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G.W.V.A
Mayor Holden Attacks Tory MPP in Assembly Affidavit
Collingwood Mayor W. J. Holden accuses M L A W T Allan of unlawfully taking money for private bill preparation and forwards an affidavit to Speaker Nelson Parliament. Allan denies wrongdoing, saying charges cover preliminary services for a debt consolidation bill. Parliament has declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Holden
Collingwood
W. T. Allan
M. L.A
Nelson
Allan
Church Baseball League Meeting Sets Election Night
The Church Baseball League will hold its annual meeting Friday April 7 at 8 p.m. in the police court to elect officers and conduct general business. Open to all interested in promoting local baseball, with hopes for a strong season ahead.
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Church Baseball League
Barrie Appeals for Provincial Highway Extension View
Barrie officials report Premier Drury and key ministers will inspect highway needs in Barrie within weeks to assess extending the Provincial road eastward. A Bay shore route linking to Kempenfeldt Street is favored for safer turns and tourist access, with government consideration likely.
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Drury
F. G. Biggs
Barrie
Little
East’ End
Bay Shore
Kempenfeldt Street
Vlan
Coming Events and Fairs in Wit West Ward
A series of community notices list events in Wit West ward for April. Euchre party slated for Friday April 7 in Oddfellows Hall with 18¢ buns. Daughters of the Empire meet April 3 at 7:30 in Police Court Chambers. April 8 tea sale at Trinity Church Parish Aid. Easter cards and hair ties at Mrs. R. J. Sanderson’s. Barrie Congregational Ladies Aid sale of work April 5 in ColIier Street church basement with cakes. Oratorio Olivet to Calvary April 13 at Central Methodist by combined choirs. Gilford Epworth League presents The County School Ma’am April 7 at 8 p.m. Hunters clothing no profit sale April 1–22 with stock $23,000 and goal $10,000. second floor staple dry goods sale with 10–30% off.
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The
Oddfellows
Hall
Bryson Bros
Daughters of the Empire
Trinity Church
R. J. Sanderson
Worsley St
Barrie Congregational Ladies
Collier St
Central Methodist Church
Central
Burton Ave
Bve
Ma’am
Gilford Epworth League
Gilford Methodist Church
Stroud
Hunter Clothing Co
Annual Meeting of Barrie Community Association Held in Police Court
The Barrie Community Association will hold its annual meeting in the Police Court Chambers on Tuesday evening April 4 at 8 p.m. for director nominations and general business. All ratepayers are invited. D Quinlan, Chairman H A Henry, Secretary.
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Barrie Community Association
Police Court
D. Quinlan
H. A. Henry
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Iend
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Tone
Geo. Shellswell
Mother
George Week
Oronto
Brown
ROKR
ORO RK
Jeffs
Liberal Club
Laurier
Dante
John and
Toronto Sts
Mrs. G. Bonney
Holden
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M.P.P
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