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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
2
The Acton Free Press from December 31 1925 prints a verse reflecting on the old year passing into the past and praising hope and virtue for the coming year. It invokes cleansing of selfish aims and welcomes gentler, heavenly influences through the seasons.
The late John Ruskin, famed English critic, displayed independent habits from pocket gems to champagne experiments. Stories recount his nonchalant attitude when valuables vanished and his odd compassion for art, including hiring musicians in Folkestone to study rhythm beside the sea.
A quirky piece notes post holiday regrets over turkey prices and leftovers. It quips that turkeys refused by customers at inflated Christmas prices seem to hang their heads in shame in butcher shops while households plan summer shopping as soon as New Year bills are paid.
At a local Women’s Suffrage Association gathering in Inland City Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt faced repeated misnaming as Mrs. Capman Chatman Chatman Capl, prompting good humor from the prominent National Woman Suffrage leader. The incident sparked amusement over syllable similar sounds and publicity.
A reflective passage on faith in boys and girls, men and women, and the value of education. It extols schooling, teaching by example, hands and minds working together, and the transformative power of daily life, laughter, faith, and hopeful opportunities.
Teddy wakes to a quiet New Year morning and a tiny man who offers wishes and presents. A guiding white maiden appears, urging love and selflessness over selfish desire, and Teddy learns to choose kindness with his mother’s blessing.
The Women's Institute sent Christmas baskets to local needy families. Dr. Walter Langtry of Fort Wayne Indiana visited his nephew Elmer C. Thompson. An Armenian Royal concert drew a large audience at Town Hall. Mrs William Noble of Vancouver stayed with Mr and Mrs G C Canisbeti. Knox Girls held a Christmas program at the church school. Mr Castell to teach more music at the school with salary raised to 1765 dollars annually starting January 4, 1926.
Oakville W 8 Davies disposed of Willum Hendrie's 200 acre stock farm near Burlington to Geo South Brampton including all stock and implements. Ontario Gazette notes Oakville Yacht Building Co incorporated. Bishop Owen hosted reception after crowded St Jude service. Brantwood school closing day entertainment attended by parents and friends.
The Erin Council votes on grants and local notices with mentions of the Full Fair funds, school visits, and community events. Reports cover health expenses, band costs, indigent patient support, and O'Brien Church progress, along with staff changes at Erin School and a farewell party for Miss C A Shaw in Brisbane.
An extra Post Office staffer handled the heavy Christmas mall. Mrs Neville of Toronto, formerly Milton, injured her hip and was hospitalized. The Gordon Home held its annual Christmas treat for children at 10:30 AM with many locals in attendance. Dr and Mrs Pearce of State College Penn. visited Ottawa. Mock Parliament elections at the Young People's League produced a close result with the McNabb party winning. Community Christmas tree and festivities were held at Dr Gowland’s residence with electric lights and candy bags for children. Milton’s first Community Christmas Tree was a noted highlight.
The piece traces a typical morning of a young boy who wakes eager to move and act. He whistles, hops the gate, yells, and throws a stone at a dog not out of malice but out of restlessness, then pauses, smiles, and feels he has accomplished something.
In a corner grocery the men exchange fishing tall tales as the speaker claims a ten foot pike and fifteen foot basswood tor in a humorous exchange about what they caught and what the shopkeeper will pay.
The article explains the British shooting season relics with Salting Sunday on the Essex coast. Farmers traded livestock for salt preservation while brine tubs and evapo ration barns reflect old rural customs. A saying about red in pickle and harsh child discipline tied to these salt harvest customs.
A man named Mr L travels with family near Boston and asks directions from an EasternState farmer. The elderly woman answers with indignation and demands respect, highlighting the rudeness of the request and the risk of curt replies.
A bishop visits a druggist and the pair trade quips. The druggist asks the bishop to explain the difference between a 22s and a bishop, then the bishop turns the joke: the bishop bears a cross of gold on his chest while the burden rests behind the druggist. The pharmacist cannot answer the bishop.
Classified fragment seeks furnished rooming for light housekeeping. Mentions two sturdy children and a widow as a quiet occupant. Poses a question about why little girls smile and little boys grin as an attention grabber.
In a damp classroom scene a teacher prompts a different sentence with the same meaning. A dirty-handed student speaks softly asking for a line about a washer child dreading the water.
An editorial quotes a saying that wealth alone cannot ensure happiness, noting that even in a rich nation and among wealthy individuals discontent persists and a nation's contentment cannot be bought with money.
The narrator recalls rural life and a vivid childhood obsession with circuses. He describes show posters, the thrill of show day, and a wreck on a horse, then contrasts past circuses with modern ones, noting changes in tents, animals, and acts. He cherishes memories of wagons, elephants, and colorful performers from his youth.
Ar White recalls the era of gaudy show bills and early cinema in Barrie. He describes lurid posters, the thrill of circus arrivals at Queen's Park, and the volunteer reception committees that gathered in the predawn hours to escort the show to Fisherman's Point and surrounding routes.
Little Mary searches for a word in a large book her father read. She spells out p h i l o s o p h e r, asking what it means. Tommy jokes that a philosopher is a man who rides no philosophede.
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