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Times & Guide (1909), 2 Feb 1927, p. 6

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l 5n lt Lo "bob or ‘not to bob" their hair still is a vital question with women folks the world over. Opponents of the shortened tresses fad point to the fact that one of the most facous actresses on the English stageâ€"Miss Enid E. Taviorâ€"still has her long hair and refuses to sacrifice it to theâ€"demands ‘of fashion. ; poras : % «â€" . On Tuesday évening of last week wa: about thirty members. of St. John‘s the A.Y.P.A. spent a social evening with | Wi members of several sister branches as | thr the guests of St. Matthew‘s Braunch, | J. J Toronto. Dancing and singing formâ€"| Do ed the evening‘s programme, and a deâ€"| ney lightful time was spent by all. On‘ant behalf of the members of St. John‘s,|â€" D Mr. Leonard Davies, president, oxâ€" the tended the thanks of this branch to tha St. Matthew‘s for their Hospitality. tho Refreshments were served at the close | E.S of the evening. i and Followingâ€" the ‘ceremony, ‘Sister | MER. â€"G; 3 Bourne was presented with a Past| Who. was recently President‘s pin and the retivring offiâ€"| /of the St. Clai cers, Sisters N. Hunter, M. Doig, M.| ness Men‘s Assoc Bouime, N. Qainn, B. Poro, were also â€"â€"â€"_â€" _5 0__ presented with suitable gifts. Siste: |f B Doig, as secretary, was complimented | fi fi‘ upon her splendid work in connection | %;% 7 Li fl | with the union meeting last June, as | was also Sister Backus, who scted as j | pianist and who, still performs that | % duty to perfection in Maple Leaf. The | 18 'gi'f(';:sL'qlrere pregented by Sisters Burt[ and Lillew, and the recipients replied ces W with a few brief remarks. The seryâ€" ‘;Le'g?oen“le\‘?e;\ 1%neu§g ing of. refliéshlnents brought the evenâ€" | day in the W aflj NMo ing to a.close.. f f pfas n o. N wes ST. JOHN‘S A.Y.P.A. > +GUESTS OFâ€"ST. MATTHEW President, Mabel Morris; Viceâ€"Presiâ€" dent, Jane Reeves; P.P., Margarct Bourne; See., Helena Griffith; Col., Mary Phillips; Treas., Amy McBurn: ey; Warden, Betty Kee; Con., Gertâ€" rude Crawford; Chap., Eliza Burt; Trustees, E. Lillew, A. Ward, M. Holâ€" land; Delegate, Margaret Doig; Inner Guard and Outer Guard, G. Price and Alma Harrison. At the regular meeting of Maple Leaf Lodge No. 161, held in Lakeview Hall, Keele Street, the following ofâ€" ficers were installed into their respecâ€" tive chairs for the ensuing year. Past President Sister ‘Quinn, assisted by Sister Patterson, conducted the cereâ€" mgfii’e§ in a very capable manner. MAPLE LEAF LQNGE _ ~ ind drargs Ladies‘ Society of the Brotherâ€" hood of. Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen Installation PACGE STX i "BOBBED HAIR" To "bob" or "not to bob" their hai L al BANK OF MONTREAL Anotuer Bookist Kor FaArRMERS 1S _ "Diversified Farming" ‘ The Cow, the Mother of Prosperity ‘"Poultry for the Farm and Home" . ~Hogs for Fork and Proft The Bank has distributed tens of thousands of these ibooklets throughout Canada, and nuâ€" merous farmers have expressed their apprecia tion to our local Managers. Previous booklets distributed by the Bank areâ€" N pursuance of its policy of friendly coâ€"opera tion with the farming interests of this country, the Bank of Montreal is now issuing a new text book for farmers, entitled "Sheep for Muttcn, Wool and Money." The booklet is a practical guide to the breeding and feeding of sheep, and its value is greatly increased by. photographs illustrating every point that is made., A copy may be obtained, without charge, on application at our nearest Branch. Total Assets in excess of $750,000,000 mO Established 1817 C. INGLIS, Manager. portrail TCT FOR THIS BEAUTY ! E.S.L. A social and dance will be held, and everybody is welcome. j Next Friday the ladies are holding their eighth annual birthday partyâ€" that is, the Ladies Auxiliary, Silverâ€" thorn branch No. 50, Can. Legion, B. ment committce. The winner of the half ton.of coal was Mr. J. 6. Ward, high seore, and the quarter cord. of wood by Mrs. E. Wilson. .The high score in the last three games, were: Mrs. Findlay, Mr. J. Makinson, Mrs. G, Broughton, Mr. Downey, Mr. H. Loady, Mr. W. Poundâ€" ney. Ereezeâ€"out, Mr. and Mrs. $. Bryâ€" a ton of coal and quarter of a ton of wood was donated by Mr. Bolsby, Keâ€" nora: Crescent. _ This â€"donation, was much appreciated by the entertainâ€" mont committce. The wirnervof the half ton.of coal The weekly euchre of the Canadian Legion, No. 57, was held last Thursâ€" day in the War Memorial Hall. Half of Miss Tavlor of the St.. Clairâ€"Silverthorn Busiâ€" ness Men‘s Association. Weston Branch: CONGRATULATIONS MBR. â€"G. PURSER JN ND, 57 HOL0 FICHRF elected President 3% Time required to dress by women is a joke that has become thoroughly obsolete, according to the results of a survey â€" conducted by a Chicago newspaper.. Seven men reported an ‘average.time.required. to dress. of Pifi"éfi*c'y'-‘dn‘é minutes; seven women needed only fifteen minutes, Following the usual loyal and paâ€" triotic toasts, that of the "City of Toâ€" |\ ronto" was proposed by Dr. Garnet |\ McLean, and responded to in felicitous terms by Commissioner Harris, himâ€" | self a native son of Woodbridge, who |reviewed briefly the history of that ‘village. "With the nucleus of these two splendid plants, the William Roâ€" binson & Sons./ and Hallman & . Marâ€" ble, in your midst, and the happy reâ€" lations existing between the heads of these industrial plants.and the busiâ€" ness men of this town and country, I |can foresee right here the foundation l of two great enterprises. 1 look for an even greater revival of industry here than in the days of the, Abell‘s ‘and Edwards‘ plants," he said. | .. PREDICTS BRIGCHT FUTURE ... \__Exâ€"Warden C.. L, Wallace proposed |"Our Gnests." which was responded to by William Robinson, Jr., representâ€" |ing the firm, and F. A. Hallman, each ‘of whom expressed the brightest hope for the success of the enterprises and the â€"Village of . Woodbridge. They stated that in the negotiations already concluded and now under way, the vilâ€" lage obligations had . been kept to the | letter, At the outset in the two plants ‘approximately 300 employes will be necessary. $ There: was community singing gaâ€" lore, and .the opinion was freely exâ€" nressed that if Woodbridge is to conâ€" tinue to grow and expand, a big new community hall will soon be one of the outstanding needs of the town. A happy feature of the evening was the presentation to "Charlie" Wallace, by President: Cole, on behalf of the Board of Trade, of a handsome .cane for the active part taken by Mr. Walâ€" lace in helping to bring about the loâ€" cation of the two industrial plants. "The County of York" was proposed by exâ€"Reeve D. C. Longhouse, and reâ€" sponded to by John J. Jeffries, of the Ontario Hydroâ€"Electric Power and Light Commission, an old Woodbridge boy, while "The Village of Woodâ€" bridge" found eloquent sponsors in exâ€" Reeve John E. Harris and Major A. A. MacKenzie, reeve of the town. All were couched in optimistic vein and cheered to the echo. A Scotswoman, Margaret Melvil, who was reputed to have lived to the age of 117, renewed sevéral teeth afâ€" ter she had . reached ._her century, while: Rebécea Roney, a resident of Norton Folgate Poorlhouse, cut two new teeth at 102. B. Cousing; Secretaryâ€"treasurer, W. J. Blake; school attendance officer, J. H. Bailey. The other.. members of the board are: R. Darker, E. W. McKay, George Baggs, Jr., and R. T. Wallace. ‘ Mr. Cole, president of the Board of Trade, presided, .and among the outâ€" ofâ€"town visitors present were noted R. C. Harris, Commissioner of Works, for the City of Toronto, and repreâ€" sentatives of the various Council Boards of West York and Vaughan. Board of Trade Welcomes Industry Woodbridge Fathers, under the ausâ€" pices of the Board of Trade, gatherâ€" ed at the Woodbridge Inn on Tuesday evening last to pay : tribute: to the members of the new industrial firms recently locating in their midst.. _.__ School Board Meets Woodbridge School Board, held their inaugural meeting on Friday evening last. Reports were most satisfactory, and a few suggestions were mapped out by the board, which, it is hoped, will be carried on, and add to the efâ€" ficiency of the school, among these beâ€" ing a monthly visit to the sehool by members of the Trustee Board, also ‘avfng _daill ‘afi;gngfi the scholars. Folâ€" lowing are. the officers; Chairman, A. 1 4 1 1 1 1 Pnd T37 T : The honorary directors are Mrs. W. O. Dunean, Mrs. R. N. Johnston, Mrs. 1. N. smith, Mrs. A. W.. Farr, Miss L. McNeil, Mrs. Eben Smith, Mrs. James A. Cameron. . i Woodbridge Fair Annual Meeting Woodbridge Fair Annual Meeting, held last week, gave a most gratifyâ€" ing report of the financial standing of the board, following the settlement of all liabilities, the surplus amountâ€" ed to $1,000, gate receipts for last year being $2,844. A vote of appre: ciation was given Mr. E. Brown, the retiring president, for the work carâ€" ried on. Fair dates for the coming year were arranged to be held on Ocâ€" tober Tth and sth... .. 1. w« OFFICERS ELECTED These. officers, were elected: _ Hon. President, A. H. J. Eckhardt; Presiâ€" dent, George Baggs; Hon. Viceâ€"Presiâ€" dent, E. T. Stephens; Ist Viceâ€"Presiâ€" dent, J. A. Cameron; 2nd Viceâ€"Presiâ€" dent, George Brownlee; Board of Dirâ€" ectors, C. A. McNeil, J. M. Gardhouse, A. W. Fart, Bert Wright, A. J. Withâ€" erspoon, .D. C. Longhouse, Thomas Cousins, W. H. Browntree, Ehen Smith, John T. Seigeon, Berwick Welâ€" drick,, Charles Plunkett, W. O. Dunâ€" can, H. N. Smith, F. Cousins and W. J .. Gardhouse.. . t er t gat The Woman‘s Auxiliary of, Christ Church held their annual meeting last week, electing the following officers: Hon. President, Mrs. R. B. Patterson; President, Mrs. F. Hicks; Viceâ€"presiâ€" dent, Mrs. F. Stark; Secretary, Miss B. Wallace; Treasurer, Mrs. H. N. Smith; Secretaryâ€"Treas. Dorcas Soâ€" ciety,; Mrs. R. E. Wills; Secretaryâ€" Treas., Living Message, Miss M. B. Wallace; Secretaryâ€"Treas. Little Helpâ€" ers, Mrs. John Robb; Junior Superinâ€" tendent, Mrs. R. N. B. Patterson; Recâ€" tor‘s representatives, Mrs. S. Cowdrey and Mrs. R. Harrison. Christ Church Vestry Meeting The , Annual Vestry. Meeting of Christ Church, held last week, showed the year to have been one of proâ€" gress, both in. financial and church activities. One ‘of the ‘outstanding features . of the financial progress made had been the reduction of the church mortgage by $300.00, the balâ€" ance owing at the present being only $1,100. _ Wardens elected are H. W. Smith and Fred Hicks.. Delegates to the Synod, Thomas Cole and the two Wardens. 3 RECOGNIZED HIS SERVICES WOODBRIDGE TH E Addresses were given by Trustees K. V. Stratton and John M. Warren, of the York. Township Highâ€"School Board. .Trustee Stratton, in moving a vote of thanks to the speaker, mentioned the fact that he was a graduate of Victoria Colloge where he had. come in close contact. with Dr. DeWitt... Trustee Warren regretâ€" ted that the trustees had not been able to become. better acquainted with the High School staff, but pointâ€" ed ‘out that most of their _ leisure hours. had_been spent in board meetâ€" ings, 43 of which had been held durâ€" ing the last yvear, Dr. DeWitt said that the secondary and university education in Canada compared favourably with that of any other eountry, but that no provision is made for the carrying on of reâ€" search ‘ work. He referred to Dr. Banting‘s discovery of insulin as a shining exception to this. __.; _ Dr. DeWitt spoke very highly of the record of G. E. Evans, principal of the York Township High School, and referred to him as an outstandâ€" ing educationalist. _ & Praise of the educational system in Canada up to the close of the univerâ€" sity course, and criticism of its failâ€" ure to provide opportunities for gradâ€" uates to become discoverers, as. well as learners, were the features of an address given by Dr. N. W. DeWitt, of Victoria College, to York Townâ€" ship High School staff in the houseâ€" hold science room.. of Rawlinson School. Rev. A. H. Ferry, who presided (a: chairman, proposed the toast to Scot: land, which was responded to by al singing "Scots. Wha Hae." . Councillo: W. MceQueen, of York township, proâ€" posed the toast to "Bobbie Burns.‘ Other speakers were Deputyâ€"Reeve E G. Westbury, J.P.; Leopold. Macauley M.P.P.; Deputyâ€"Reeve Sam Clouston all of whom gave appropriate address es for the occasion. A program consisting of well known Scotch airs was rendered by Mrs Meikle, Mr. Rae, Mrs. Thompson, Wm. Morris, and others, and a violin solo by James, Paul featured the numbers. The speaker of the evening was J M. Macgregor, who outlined many inâ€" teresting facts of the life of the wel known and honored Scotch poet, th« speaker handled his subject thorough ly, and having visited. many places where the famous author wrote his works, explanations covering many phases of Burns‘ life were brought to fight., _ ~_With a gathering of nearly 25( members and their. friends, the one Lxresroatuue ysto A4xts pue poipunt of "Bobbie Burns‘ " birthday was commemorated with a large. banque! in St. Luke‘s United Church, Kanc Ave. The ceremony was performed by the R.W. Grand Mistress Sister Kennedy, assisted by other grand lodge offiâ€" cers, Sisters Morgan and Morris, all of whom paid high tribute to the reâ€" liring mistress‘ faithful work for the order. Bro. Hannah, of Alexande: Muir Lodge, presided. C A program was given by Sam Heathfield, James Knox,juvenile mem bers ‘of the Anderson family, an« others, The evening closed with : dance. Mrs. H. Hobbs was convener Defence Lodge, L.O0.B., 612, at it: regular meeting in Memorial Hall, Silverthorn Avoe., presented . retiring Mistress Sister E. M. Fisher with a Past Mistress jewel. : "BOBBIE BUMNS _ 1 HONOREE Inspector A. A. Jordan was present at the meeting, and examination cenâ€" tres for the entrance . examinations were chosen. Pupils of Forest Hill village, ward one and ward two, exâ€" clusive of Mount Dennis, will write in the new Vaughan Road high school. Ward three pupils will write in King George school. The examination cenâ€" tre for Mount Dennis will be selected later JEWEL PRESENTLS 13 RFTRNE MIST ESS Viceâ€"Chairman K. V. Stratton,whose term also expires, will almost certainâ€" ly be reâ€"appointed by York County Council, and will again accept office. The appointment to fill Dr. Gardiner‘s place will be made by York township council. ; Splendid reports of increased memâ€" bership and finances were received at the anual meeting of the Silverâ€" thorn United Church choir held in the new church, Aileen avenue and Scott Rd., at which E. C. Bayliss was elected president for 1927.. The folâ€" lowing officers will assist President Bayliss: Secretaryâ€"Treasurer, Mrs. P.‘ Hibbert; Librarian, P. W. Hibâ€" bert; Visiting and Flower Commitâ€" tee, the Misses Hall, Mead and Shaw, and Mr. L. Turner; Lookout, Comâ€" mittee, E. Petherick, E. C. Bayliss and Mr. Turner. York townshipâ€" high school board held its closing meeting of the year last week in the township offices, Rogers Road. Chairman Dr. W. J. Gardiner, whose term of office exâ€" pires, announced his intention of reâ€" tiring, and deep regret was expressed by his fellow trustees, each of whom individually asked him to reconsider his decision. UE F TIMES AND GUIDE, WESTON 6H SEROUL uie eueles R HAD 6008 YEA ELEGTED OFHGERS NE . EBUCATICN. 811 2940 DUNDAS ST. W. JOHTON CUus â€" Annual Cleanâ€"Up Sale Newest designs in Broadcloth Shifts, with sepâ€" arate collar. Values up to $2.75.....$1.95 9 to 16 years. Greys, browns, fawn and blue Freize Cloths. While they last, $5.95, $6.95 to ie. t is ts vo £9.05 Men‘s . Pure. \Wool Cull=, overs,. shawl ‘collar; white aud coloured. Reg. $4.50,, e t tss sc dn Boys FPullovers and Sweat er Coats, pure wool. Some slightly soiled‘ ..... . .$1.48 Men‘s Coats, navy and red Boys‘ Pure \Wool Jerseys. Only a: few feft ‘...:...98c V Assorted lot of Men‘s Shirts, some slightly soiled. Reg. up to $2.50. (All sizes except 13. ~ ts cA sc ost Headliocht Blue rood quality English Broadcloth, plain shades, _ separate collar. Extra Special ... .. . $1.48 Headligcht and New Price on 35 Boys‘ Coats Combination Brotherhood Special Prices on all Boys‘ as i:... _ nN.. .c Sove and Khala Overalls Overalls Sweaters $4.00 $2.25 Seen y iss i ; 7 CA s *Ad ','._.. f;,-;; Ns es Z C% A . OW Fine Shirts 8 Only Melton and Fancy Tweed Cloths, also a few Blues. Reg. up to $35.00â€" :!, Before Stocktaking we must dispose of all our Winter Goods, regardless of cost. Spring Goods will soon be arriving and we need the space. Come early and get the best selections. All Winter Goods and many Staple Lines at lowest prices for years. ; ' ‘ s \ t\ /7 9 A n 5 s Men‘s Overcoats $1.35 Among the hundreds of bargains chere are a few) picked at â€" random. This is your Last Chance at These Prices Work Shirts, khaki:or blue.}98¢ Overalls, white or blue striped, 98¢ QOveralls, black or blue, $1.25, $1:60 and ..:uz.rk.or . l....... .. $1.00 Men‘s and Boys‘ Windbreakers, mew designs ... .$3.25 and â€"$4.45 Men‘s Braces, good webbing. ?:39e¢ Men‘s Garters, fresh webbing, wide ornatrow :........ :18c¢ and :.jszr.ar..~....... $1.00 Men‘s Winter Caps, heavy weight with inside bands . ......$1.20 Men‘s Odd Trousers, strong: and vRoerviceable:.....s...... . ..$1.05 4 ‘only Boys‘ Mackinaw Coats, 6 Only Men‘s Freize Cloth Goodâ€" Warmâ€"Coats BOYS‘ QVERCOATS $19.85 Reg. $15.00 to $19.50. Special $11.95 OF ALL WINTER GOODS $9.85 12 Boys‘ and Youths‘ Coats Hatchway" Noâ€"Button Winter Weight Comâ€" binations ... .« ..«.2.1.. > $1.95 and $2.45 ‘‘Penman‘s"" Natural Wool.‘ Per garment $1.45 ‘‘Penman‘s‘‘ Merino Shirts and Drawers . .. 89¢ ‘Penman‘s"" Fleeceâ€"lined Shirss, and Drawers, good:qualty ... .ss. ..aLus.. ..Tgc and. 89¢ ‘‘Stanfield‘s"‘ Pure Wool, heavy weight.. Per garment ........l......as $1.T9. and $1.95 Clearing line of Heavy Pure Wool Shirts and Drawers. . Some slightly soiled ... .. .$1.15 ‘Shamzxock" and . "Turnbull‘s‘"‘~ Pure Wool. Per garment ... o_ lulin. oous eeaq ~Brittania‘‘ Pure Wool English Combinations, ‘HMotspur‘‘ P Boys‘ Combinations and Shirts and Drawers at Bargain Prices., 3 20 Winter Underwear Suits. Some lines as low 2 ul s ~$4.95 and $6.95 ure Wool English Combinations, .. $8.95 OPP. BEAVER THEATRE > 5 Only Our best Coats, blue and light â€"fawn shadesâ€"newâ€" est: styles. While they last=â€" . 4 $22.95 ; 14 Only Men‘s Blanket Cloth, FEreize, â€"Uhincehilla, ete. Reg: up to $25.00â€" Best â€" quality Fancy Wool Gloves ... .. .98€ Men‘s Lined Cape and Suede Cloves, grey and brown w im;c.~... $1.09 Boys‘ Wool Li nc d Mtts . .‘ ...‘ . g0¢ Boys‘ Wool L in e d Guantlets, 39¢, 58¢ and Gloves Clearing lines of Wool Gloves:.. Reg. 75¢ and 906 _ ic ol ho s 49c Pure Wool â€" W a r m Gloves. . Worth $1.25, Best â€" quality Fancy Wool: Gloves ... .. .98e 4 to 8 years. Only a few left, ... ..$2.95 to $5.95 Childs‘ O‘coats wWEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, 1927 Socks. Worth 35¢ 19c | $12.48 ‘"‘Hanson"" Special Heavy Work Socks A 39%¢ All Wool Cashâ€" mere Socks ~i~~30¢ Fine Silk and Wool Socks Newest Design 65c Heavy Weight Silk and Wool Socks, New Patterns «85c Heavy Work $3.95 $2.95

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