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4 Tr Buckd s Bronchitis Mixture ry ers that Cough. Scribblers, etc., for the School Boy and Girl. | he Pratt's Egg Producer for the Hens. 'Moir's and Martha Jane Chocolates MORRISON'S DRUG STORE FRENCH IVORY It's a most happy s , to And our French Ra all Sp iT piece to oro set. It's the one gift on all occasions that meets with response from every recipient. Jewelry and Watch Repairs promptly done. =X JAS. MoKEE ii Jeweller and Stationer T _chea; Reapect way- to Ly your syrup is by bulk. We have hat seed 8] Hive brand at Ras esta a Ib, chea essert you your own pail or keg. and W el be -- ll 1 y= i Au sdvapes, 80 buy while it is "Try rend of ue Spec Blond To It is fine. Now is the Time : B® Hy our * hens working for Fou while eggs are selling In order to do this you must feed Price od of Food Bla ord's Fill-the- eh gives fine results, We have it: also grit, which both necessary if you 'OCK Ontario | bight, give them. Now that boy _-- atte gets a quarter or two every other day and the Lord only knows what he does with the money." _ "Why don't you give him an allowance," I suggested, "and make him live up to it?" "Shucks," was the response, "it's too much trouble. Come to think of it, I only got one quarter a month when I was Junior's age. I got along. Hunny he can't do the same." I did not answer, for I felt that argument was rather useless, but I could not help thinking how typical this man was of hundreds of other Ameri- can tathers. They are generous--too generous-- with their children, but they do not teach them how to earn and spend their money. They do not teach them the possibilities of the dollar, and' a dollar's limitations. * Many parents, it is true, give their children an allowance weekly. -But some children can never make that allowance stretch until the next week, They don't know how. In a matter-of-fact 'way they go to Dad or Mother and ask for more. They usually get it, and next week the same story is repeated. When these children get older, they continue in the belief that all necessities will be given them for the asking. Is it any wonder they are bewildered when thrown on their own re- sources? For, no matter where they go, financial problems will arise, whether it is at college, in business, or in marriage, and instead of able to solve them they grow perplexed and con- The time to train the child in matters of finance i is when he is grasping the first fundamentals of « knowledge; the place to train him is right in your {| own home where you can supervise, advise and instruct him w. Jijen. ne uf to you for help. 1 was inte recently in the conversation of an eld: man who was discussing the ques- tion of a child's allowance with me. "Unless," he said, "a child is instructed how to spend money and save money the child grows selfish, thoughtless and actually helpless in the face of problems. When my boy was seven years old, I gave him allowance of one dollar a week and then I asked him how he intended to spend it. ° He didn't know and we talked the question over together. At last he decided that fifty cents might be placed in the savings bank for his college tuition, fen cents reserved for Sun- 2l| day School, five cents for a boy's club to-which he belonged and the other thirty-five cents for var- ious miscellanies that might arise. I can truth- fully say my boy never asked me for money after that. If he wanted to buy a baseball bat or a new football, he either went without some luxury and saved it, or he earned the money doing chores for a neighbor, "When he went to college, the early training in thrift he had received stood him in good stead. He had only a small allowance from me and yet he managed to make it cover all his éxpensés. "One day, accidently, I discovered the reason why. I was looking through his desk drawer for an elastic band when I came across a book in which was carefully classified his expenses for board, cloth- ing, entertainment, health, extras and education, Under these headings were neat rows of figures together with dates, amounts and so forth. It was his budget." "And I sup Pose he is quite a business man now," I remar "He is the head of a five million dollar concern," old gentleman, #nd his eyes glowed + Later, I verified the old gentleman's statements 2h She Young man himselr, He was a ut young chap and very modest success. te plan," he smiled, "and I simply er since I remember I've and of and' always it leads / hts Jee, nd + 838 It Lo ts ofa 'mother who said, Joung mothe: she would 'at all--she would use it BARN BURNED AT GREENBANK : .. Through the upsetting of a lighted lantern Mr. Oswald Love lost a barn of a last Monday evening. 'all the cattle were saved, and al- Shouts there were two barns close ', One was saved. There 1 was 'y'know what I was talking abouts sisters went inside rind big. tent 3 along but they refused. no avail. Chagrined bd crestfallen, I was last forced to walk home but I was a io young- ster. Indeed I can't remember ever having tasted pink lemonade since. So it is that when a child has 'spent-money fool- ishly and is made to go without a luxury or neces- sity, he soon learns to count the pennies before spending them unwisely. Experience is a teacher who gives us the ability to judge the exact value of an article and the knowledge of discrimination between useless things and those of worth. It is true a young child does not know the value of money but, like everything else, the lesson must be taught. Money will not be spent un- wisely many times if Dad gives plently of good, common-sense advise to his son or daughter be- fore he or she makes a purchase. But here a graye mistake is often made. In his anxiety to help the child to avoid a mistake, the parent " makes the final decision according to his own judgment when such a decision must be left to the child. If the child makes a wrong decision, he must suffer the consequences, It may seem some- what heartless at the time but in the end it saves many disappointments and pang of Jemoree. One lesson which a child learns through expe ience is more valuable to his development ap all the wise purchases you could ever make for him, and more appreciated in his later life than all the advice you might give him. "Advise my youngster how to spend his money ?" snorted an irritable parent. "No siree! What sense has a kid anyway? . The other day my boy asked me to buy him a second-hand Ford his chum had for sale. I went down and looked the thing over. One cylinder was missing, the rings leaked and the engine was shot to pieces. It could have been repaired bug the cost of the repair bill would pay for a new car. . Gee, but the kid was sore. He wanted me to buy it because it was such a pretty color." "Did you explain about the motor troubles?" 1 asked. "Of course not," he laughed; "the kid wouldn't I've been study- ing motors for the last ten years and the kid don't know a spark-plug from .a grease cup, yet he i me to invest his savings in that piece of u " 1 grew angry. "It took you ten years to acquire the knowledge you boast of," I retorted; "and yet you expect our boy to know "everything at fifteen!" "Gosh, I never thought of it that way--let 'im get his education from some one besides his | father. [I'm too darned busy." 'And there you are. The laziness, egotism, and carelessness of the parent rob the child of the most valuable educational development he can acquire--how to spend his money wisely. Such parents do not deserve the blessing of children. It requires tact, labor and a calm endurance to develop a child, but is there anything worth while that does not require hard work and time? And the parent's reward lies in seeing his child equip- ped for any financial crisis, whether it comes dur- ing the child's schooldays, his college years, his marriage or his business career. Have a heart-to-heart talk with your boy or girl to-night. Give him some idea of what it costs to live and try to show him how he might add to the family budget by doing his share. If you can, prove to him that money comes only as a result of an expenditure of energy and that a purchase must, therefore, be made with wisdom and forethought. Give him an allowance based upon his income, taking into consideration what he already re- ceives for clothes, education, and recreation. After you have set the amount of the allow- ance make some suggestions about spending the money and ask the child to give you his idea of what to spend and how much. Talk it over, but let the child make his own decisions and profit or lose accordingly. Be sure to emphasize the fact that philanthropy and education are as impor- tant as clothing and pleasure and that his allow- ance must cover all. Open a bank account for him and show him the benefits of compound interest and the rate at which money grows and multiplies. Be firm and yet patient. Remember that to handle money and handle it rightly takes almost a life-time to learn. Train your boy and girl now! --Child-Welfare Magazine, MANCHESTER 'Miss Mae Rusnell, Oshawa, called on friends here last week. Mrs. Walter Pearcy has returned to her home in Minnisota. Miss Mildred Brooks and Mrs, W. F. Crozier, were in Oshawa on Satur- day, of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Flewell en- ~~ tertained - a number of friends at their e last Wednesday evening. We glad to see Miss Allie Thompson out again after. her pain- "ful werden | - Fortunately § nts _ OFFICE FOR RENT ny to Mrs. Wm. Sooper; Port Perry, Ontario. : Jon Sunday, March Ha, 1924, a baby |; ling Contest has been emergency. a. in a Savings Port Perry Branch, on SONYA Miss Gretrude Munro, of Toronto, spent the week end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Munro. Mrs. J. McCrae, of Toronto, is visiting with friends jn this vicinity. Mr, and Mrs, N. Dure spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. John Cameron and daughter in their bereavement. Also to Mr. Harry Vanstone in his time of SOTTOW. We are sorry there are a number of people on the sick list--Miss C. Thorburn, Mrs. Jas. Murray, Mr. D. McMillan. ren (JO rere DIED Near Little Britain, on Thurs- day, February 21, 1924, John Cameron, aged 47 years. The tuneral was held from his late residence on Saturday, to Little Britain Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Copsey of Sonya, conducted the service after which the members of Little Britain I. O. O. F. Lodge took charge, Mr. Cameron being a member of their Lodge. ----00 0 In Cartwright, on Thursday, February 21, 1924, Joseph Ross, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Wright. Service was conducted by Rev. R. G.. Car- ruthers, interment taking place in the Union Cemetery. -- On At Little Britain, on Thurs- day, Webruary 28th, 1924, Catharine McMillan, "beloved wife of Harry Vanstone, in her 38th year. Service was held at Sonya Church on Saturday, March 1st, conducted by Rev. Mr. Copsey. Interment was made at Mec- Neill's Cemetery. -- Orns REV. ROGER ALLIN DEAD Rev. Roger Allin, a retired Metho- dist Minister who has been living at Brooklin for some years, died at his home there on Saturday last. Rev. Mr. Allin was stationed on a number of Ontario circuits including Prince Albert and Broaklin, and was well known by thé older members of the community. Interment took place at Groveside - Cemetery on Tuesday of this week. seta} (mm ASHBURN The Women's Missionary Society met at the Manse on Wednesday afternoon, February 27th. Burns' Church Community Club is taking the attention of many of our young people as well as the older ones. Last week's meeting, which' was "Missionary Night" proved a pleasing and instructive program to those privileged to attend. Mr. Walter Knight was leader, while our pastor gave lantern slides on "School Homes in the West." Mrs. Haig assisted by giving description of the different pictures shown. A drama entitled 'Thanksgiving Ann" was next number on the pro- gram, which was followed by com- munity singing, closing with prayer by Mr. Haig. HERON-PLATTEN At the Manse, Wick, on Wednesdey, February 20th, 1924, by Rev. D. D, McDonald, Greta Bell, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C, Plat ten, Blackwater,. to William John Heron, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Heron, Seagrave. Haase BLACKSTOCK The deep sympathy of the com- munity goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Wright in the death of their baby boy, Joseph Ross, aged four severe attack of pneumonia and in less than three day's time the little life went out. : X Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wright, Two very | months. Death was-due- toa very|- matches have been played on the IF a voir surplus funds are invested, you may be i be embarassed for ready money in an ine Rcsaint in this' Bank, always available t6 meet the unexpected nec. STANDARD BANK H. G. Hutcheson, Manager rink recently. The first between Manchester and the local team, with a score of 7-4 in favor of the latter; the second between the local team and the boys of the Continuation class. The result was a tie and is to be played off some time in the near future, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Udell were very pleasantly surprised on Monday even- ing of last week when over forty of their friends and neighbors. met at their home and presented them with a miscéllaneous shower and very best wishes. The gift of the Y.P.A. of St. John's Church was a set of 6 kitchen chairs, a rocker and an arm chair, Lunch was served as usual and a very pleasant evening brought to a close. Master Ross Bailey, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bailey, met a very painful and what might have been fatal accident, when he ignited his clothing with a match while playing by himself up-stairs. At his first scream Mrs. Bailey, who was down stairs, ran to his rescue and smothered out the fire, but not before the burns he received necessi- tated a doctor. We hope that in due time the little fellow will be restored to his usual good health. The Play and Pie Social in Devitt's Hall, on Tuesday evening of last week was splendid success and we are only sorry that so many had to be turned. away on account of the small seating capacity of the hall, but we believe the proceeds are to go to- wards enlarging the building. Under the auspices of the Victorian Women's Institute, a play entitled "For Love or Money" was put on in the town hall, on Friday evening of last week, by the young people of Purple Hill, and was much enjoyed by all; as were also other mumbers on the program rendered by Mrs. R. G. Carruthers and Mr. Jack Smith. The citizens of Blackstock and surrounding neighbourhood have placed a light on one of the four corners. It is to be hoped they con- tinue their good work and' place a similar one at the monument in the Memorial Park, Rev. Mr. Lane, of Toronto, took charge of the services in St. John's Church on Sunday in the absence of - the rector, Mr. Gallagher. - 00 Omron SEAGRAVE We are pleased to report that Miss Merva Brabazon, passed her primary examinations at the Mid-winter Examinations at Ontario Ladies' Col- lege, Whitby. She obtained 77%. Miss Brabazon is a pupil of Miss Annie Gordon. RRR HOW TO STOP BOOTLEGGING This expression of opinion is from one of the provinces where Govern- ment control is in operation--the measure that is alleged to stop boot~ legging. Speaking of the endeavors of Hon. A. M. Manson, Attorney-General of British Columbia, and Liquor Com- mission, to eradicate bootlegging from the province, Major R. J. Burde, M.P.P. for Alberni, who is also the Police Commissioner of the place, ex- presses the opinion that ambitions in this line are doomed to failure. "There is but one way to stamp out the bootlegger," said Major Burde. "That is, in my opinion, for the Gov- ernment to enter into serious com- petition with the bootlegger. I would suggest that liquor stores be made more convenient, and that the price of booze be cut in half. If necessary dot the city with stores and run three - eight-hour shifts; keep open twenty- four hours and put the price so low and make the stores so easy to reach, that bootlegging will become an un- profitable business." irs Because of the wa the ice in the Rink the ned until Monday. arch 1 10th.