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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
3
National Provincial Bank of Eng Limited Georgetown Agency reports notes discounted and advances made on credits, collections and drafts on merchants in Canada United States and Europe. Savings deposits received from one pound upward with interest, special deposits at current rates. N. M. Livingstone, Agent.
The town celebrated Jubilee Week with picnics in Warrens Grove and a big Sons of Scotland bonfire visible for miles. Dr R Dryden plans a Guelph practice focusing on ear eye and throat diseases. The Farmers Institute tolls 35 cents for the excursion, 20 cents for children, while a merry go round amused children on Park Avenue.
The Brick Church Epworth League hosts a garden party at Mr William Gamble’s residence with music and refreshments. A Jubilee Day wedding unites Annie Laurie Forster and Rev Albert Moore in Palmerston. Queen Victoria Jubilee services in Knox, Methodist, Disciples and Baptist churches draw large crowds amid patriotic decor and sermons. A local youth tampered with a fire alarm and a forged cheque case is noted.
Milton residents marked Jubilee Day with a quiet public school jubilee on Friday night. Patriotic speeches and a strong attendance fueled a memorable event. Rev W A J Martin of Guelph to preach next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church anniversary. Several social gatherings and visits noted, including Mr Josepha D Anderson’s Rising visit and Robert Wilson’s return after a two week trip. A quiet wedding took place at the Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday the 16th, Dr James M Bell marrying Brinnie Sayers.
The village celebrated the Queen's Jubilee in peace with volunteers Geo Campbell Duncan Ferguson Staff Bennett Cowan Shortill and J Giving active in camp at Niagara. Rev Gurnham preached a sermon on the Queen's life and reign. Presbyterians report solid finances and the pastor’s pay. Megara Garnham and Crosby renewed services.
The community marked Jubilee Day with trumpet blasts and flags, sending a number to Guelph and Dublin for school ceremonies and a powerful sermon by Rev. Keatle. Residents joined gatherings, visits to Erie and Georgetown, and Alice Coleman departed for Toronto to celebrate the jubilee.
Queen Victoria led a private Jubilee observance at St George's Chapel Windsor with the Royal Family. The service lasted about forty minutes with a special hymn by the Bishop of Wakefield and music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. The Queen, in black with a white bonnet tuft, kissed Empress Frederick and other royals on the cheeks as tears filled her eyes.
The Prex Press column records a flurry of visits and trips with names like Berlin Hamilton Acton Milton Trafalgar and Oakville. Residents including Mrs. J. K. Godden Miss Johnston and Rev. St Hansard are mentioned along with weddings and Jubilee railway souvenirs.
Jubile Day humor on visitors and residents passing through town. Reports from Winnipeg show the Presbyterian Church in Canada gained 8000 members in the year. Brampton edged Georgetown in a tight central district match by 5 to 4 with Excelators scoring late. A giant red clover plant measured 89 inches, another 44 inches. Rookwood items note a flag pole ceremony and a 69 to 0 game at Brampton. Dyspepsia remedy promoted with details of uses and benefits.
Britons celebrate Jubilee Day with grand shows and loyal sentiment. Premier Laurier attends and Canada receives Victoria’s message from Buckinham Palace, expressing heartfelt thanks and blessings to the people.
A fragment notes that the Jubilee spirit is abroad with the air described as full of it, signaling anticipation and communal mood for the event. The readable text conveys a festive atmosphere and collective expectation.
Jubilant crowds flock to the Jubilee Sale as patriotic spirits rise and shoppers flood the procession to the store. The opening days saw a brisk rush with hundreds eager to take part in the event, amid strong community enthusiasm.
The advertisement touts a vast and unequaled store display of goods offered at cut prices to attract shoppers. It promises an object lesson in both pleasure and profit and invites mail requests for a catalog if visiting is not possible.
Advertisement lists Swedes Greystone Aberdhens Globes and other gilt goods plus stock imported by Myzelf and Cheaper than ever. Hungaro millet bugckwheat Paris G rhen hellebore potato bug killer land plaster Balt Bilder wine and many items now in. Window shades children’s carriages sporting goods and books. Remember the name.
A local ad proclaims the Jubilee Sale delivers more goods for the dollar than anywhere else, noting that fakes are not accepted and customers will find substantial value in every department.
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