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Ane use crcces. VANOPHONE TALKING MACHINEâ€" Inch‘s Cutâ€"Rate Drug Store RED RUBBER HOT WATER BOTTLEâ€" VICTROLA MACHINES FROM ..............$21.00 TO $560.00 FECORDS :. ...../.!........................... The TO $7.00 CGall and see us. We will be pleased to sell you a machine on the instalment plan. t SARSAPARILLAâ€" EMULSION OF COD LIVER OILâ€" Regsular 50e for ..~~.. ~...~.. Regular $1.00, for .......:.... HAIR GROWERâ€" Inch‘s Cutâ€"Rate Drug Store THE WESTON COAL & LUMBER COMPANY H. H.RUDOLPH, Mgr., Weston. VOLUME XXVIIâ€"No. 47 ... On account of the great shortage of coal and transportation facilities we ask our customers to assist us to keep everybody supplied. We can only supply coal in lots of 500 lbs. Several cars are on order and on the road. We will serve all with evâ€" ery possible care. An Announcement $s Victrolas We carryâ€" Records Regular price $2.50. For Prite in Toronto $12.00. Our price Regular 50c¢c, for Regular 50c, for Regular $1.00, f Weekâ€"End Specials FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY MAIN STREET, WESTON for Selusce. / ($1.80 4 2..489e YRADE mARK s â€"ad¢ la . . 69¢ $9.85 79c L | All these items can be easily readjusted if the men of Weston will come out to the Board of | Trade and talk the different points over. Get a new vision of the town. Do not look back upon its | failures; rather look forward to its great possibilities. As you talk and reason you will be surprised III“ | to find out how easily you are getting off in the carrying of your property. You will soon realize that 3 you are living in one of the finest suburbs of Toronto. It is the inspiring talk of optimism that will give you the new vision. As long as you stay at home and mope about the conditions they will not | improve. If, however, you will become active, you will assist in changing the conditions materially. Once you see the possibilities, nothing will withhold you. 1917 is to be our year. Come out Friday ’ E night and hear something about the location of your town, its beautiful situation on the banks of the ”“l Humber, its waterworks, sewerage and electrical utilities, its transportation facilities, both steam and . electrical; its great educational advantages and many other valuable assets. Learn of all these and you will become a booster of Weston and a member of the Boar se stt . be Cinmgs & Guths. The keynote was struck on Monday night in the statement that we dwell too much upon our burâ€" dens and tax rates, and not enough upon our privileges. The reason of this can be easily explained. It is due entirely to the lack of interest taken by the citizens of the town in its affairs. They do not bother their heads until the tax notice comes in. T hen they are up in arms. The council and all those in power are spoken of in most unkindly terms. The rate alone receives their attention. They do not recall that they are holding a large tract of land. If these valuable lands are to be held, then we must pay for them. Again, these same people, as they come in contact with outside city rates, of their extravagant council, of the bad management of their town they know about the town. â€" It was pointed out by Dr. Irwin that we have not 25 workingmen‘s houses in the town. .. The sreatest asset to any community is the mechanic. Hegets his money every week. He pays cash for his goods. He is the man that we must endeayor to have living here. Lack of enterprise from the town officials down is one of our greatest difficulties. What is wanted are more streets, more houses and thus the other fellow will share our privileges. 3 & , The meeting then adjourned. s 3 An open discussion then took place, all being of the opinion that we should organize the Board of Trade again. It was the general idea that the time of a progressive and aggressive policy to build up Weston is at hand. The mode of procedure took up considerable time, as several questions were asked as to the proper method of commencement. Technical points ‘of the Board of Trade byâ€"laws re the legal aspect of the meeting were spoken of, A complete reorganization meeting was asked for. Some of the members present spoke very highly of the work of the past officers. It was, however, felt by all that the meeting for the purpose of electing officers should at once be held. Those present were asked to enroll as members and a proper meeting of the Board of Trade would be called. T wentyâ€"four members were enrolled and Friday night, March 2nd, was set as the night for election of officers. Evâ€" ery member and all who intended becoming members should be on hand. A.number of excellent points were discussed by those present relative to the proper mode of proceeding in advertising the town. Mr. Cantelon deemed it advisable to first perfect the organization within, then to educate our own townspeople to their privileges, and after this to go to the outside! Several spoke along the line of how little was known of the town‘s good pointsamong the residents. Most emphasized the fact that we are overburdened with taxes and debts. This was the reason building operations were stopâ€" ped. The people here have no confidence, therefore can not expect the outside public to have any confidence in the town. Mr. Masters, Secretary, read a lettér of regret of absence from Mr. C. L. Fraser. He was in symâ€" pathy with the movement and would do all that was within his power. Mr. Masters stated that the time was at hand when the Board of Trade should organize again and carry out a progressive plan of action on the various items. The name is nothing. It is the members who put their shoulders to the wheel that makes the name. Boosters‘ Club would not bear much weight with the outside. The Board of Trade is an old reliable organization known all over. It has a regular charter and has its branches all over Canada. Thus through these branches all matters of municipal interest are conâ€" stantly passing from headquarters to the differentlocals. The Weston charter is still recognized. The finances are in good condition, there being $68 in the treasury. ‘Therefore with all the advantages to be gained from the Board of Trade, it would be a mistake to organize another body of men in town. The present Board has not had a meeting since 1914. ‘The attendance at the meeting called to discuss.the reorganization of the Board of Trade was ver gratifying. Thirty representative men ‘of the tow n were on hand to offer suggestions. It was feI)i,: that the merchants of the town might have attended and shown at least their sympathy. Mr. G. W. Verral, President of the Board, occupied the chair. In his opening remarks he drew the attention of those present to what the Board had accomplished while it was active. He enumerated the waterâ€" works system, enlargement of the public school, the building of the High School, one of the best in Ontario; the sewer, and many other smaller improvements. After these activities had been accomâ€" plished the work of the Board became.a little lax and finally ceased altogether. Now he felt was the opportune time to reorganize. There was again a number of important questions to be dealt with. A few of them are as follows: The building of houses for workmen. This is most important, as the Canada Cycle Motor Works are running now at o ur door. Their men require houses to induce them to live here. We must try and solveâ€" this question. 2nd. Transportation ; 3rd, New post office. 4th, postal delivery. 5th, To advertise our town, its utilities, good roads, healthy conditions, and picturâ€" esque situation. All these items require careful consideration. The place to discuss and formulate plans and policies was at the Board of Trade meetings. Would it be advisable to form a Park Board composed of men interested in business, Horticulâ€" ture, and sports to take charge of our parks and endeavor to raise enough revenue to properly lay out our parks in walks and driveways, perhaps built a small dam across the river at or near the disposal plant to back up the water for boating and bathing purposes. Dressing houses could also be %cl)lilt for the use of the bathers. In winter the pond could be used for skating and curling. The following suggestions as to the raising of revenue: Build a number of tables and benches for picnickers, also a cook house with suitable stove and utensils. Provide swings and other playâ€" ground games for children, boats for hire, (fishing privileges value, $$$), ice cutting. The law allows the town to provide for one mill in its tax rate to spend upon parks. Aifter the above is provided there is no doubt that many picnic parties from outside points will visit Weston. _ The attractiveness of the scenery along the Humber River at Weston is beyond doubt the finest within miles of Toronto, but apparently is not appreciated by our people. We would advise anyone to tramp the shore from the Dufferin Street Bridge to the golf grounds and satisfy themselvées. Referring to the plot of ground along the Humber River and protected by the concrete sea wall, as this has been pretty well filled with ashes, etc., our streets and sidewalks committee should en deavor to cover the garbage with good ground whenever the occasion presents itself._ This place can be laid out as a small park with a system of flower beds and numerous trees. We would suggest that ratepayers who build and have surplus earth should donate the same to the park, and that the Chairman of the aforementioned committee See that the earth is teamed and properly placed. The whole plot canot perhaps be covered in one year, but if trees were planted this summer and part of the place were covered, beginning say next to Dufferin Street, it would make a decided imâ€" provement and in a few years would be a source of pleasure to our citizens. «While upon this subject, would it not be well to excavate a cellar under the town hall and install a furnace, also provide space for a car or two of coal. At present, or soon, there will be five stoves used to heat the entire building. and at that the floors are cold and the place rather uncomf{ortable. While of course we appreciate the fact that our council wishes to economize, yet the Town of Wesâ€" ton should not expect its several public officers, councillors and officials to put up with the discomâ€" forts of the building while in the discharge of their duties. As we all know, the hall is heated by a number of stoves that at times throw out a great heat, and are dangerous, and some day may, perhaps, Cause a fire and a panic, should the hall be crowded as it often is. Naturally people will make for the doors and should they force open the rear. doors many people will be either killed or maimed by dropping to the ground below, as there is a drop of approximately fourteen feet or over from the doorâ€"way to the ground. Py _ A SERIOUS CONDITION About the year 1913 Weston‘s council decided that, in view of the small and dangerous front stair and entrance to the Town Hall, some other means of ingress and egress should be provided. Acting upon this idea, two doors were put in the back of the hall at the rear of the stage fitted with modern panic bolts. Plans were drawn up and prices received on both iron and wooden stairs leading from the hall to the ground, but since then no stairs have been built. A Timely Town Topics WEST YORK‘S NEWSY WEEKLY THE BOARD OF TRADE WILL ELECT THEIR OFFICERS WESTON, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1917 LET US GET THE FACTS men, tell of their high tax .__Why? Because it is all Just telephone your order and we will deliver it at once is the strong point â€" PHONE 55. > Have you tried a tin? ‘They are a treat, especially when the fruit is all out of season. Just order a can or two for a trial, and you will always have some on hand. Lay in a stock and always have them handy. These goods are all No. 1 stock. We offer them at these prices to you to make a big turnover. 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We carry a full line of lumber and building materials of all kinds. All we want is a chance to serve you. Try us. _ Gibson, McCormack, Irvin Co., DURING LENT USE OUR CANNED FISH SARDINES, per tin, 0c, 19¢, 18c and .......... ... SAEMON. per tin 15c and ~.:.."... ;. .;.2..... FISH EEAKES: I8e and ...._.. . ‘ _ n . l _ PEARS, 2 tins for. .. PEACHES, 2 tins for PEUMS.2 tins forâ€": Buttonwood Avenue and Weston Road â€"~ â€"/~~~~ â€"Felephoneaa .. _ PHONE 264 â€" JOHN STREET, WESTON, ONT Four Doors North of Bank of B. N. A. FARM WAGONS â€" GARDENERS‘ WAGONS The Cash Grocery R. W. GODFREY Main Street, Weston CANNED FRUITS CANNED GOODS . COOK‘S .. COOK‘S$ $1.00 Per Year in Advamce orâ€" repair work free of Our service 25¢ 25¢ 20c 39c 39c 39c Limited w K We a