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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1877
Page
4
Train schedule fragment lists westbound and eastbound departures from Acton. Western lines include Night Express about 10 pm, Galt mixed late afternoon, and Toronto mail eastbound. Other times show Western mail and mixed trains in early morning and afternoon slots.
Mr. O G Hertzog will speak at the Disciple Meeting House at 11 o clock on Sunday. A temperance address was given by Mr RI Simpson of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance of Ontario on Liconza Dunkin and Prohibition. The Acton School Board met with Chairman Kennedy and members Storey Hall Moore Snyder present. Minutes approved. Head teacher reported 181 pupils enrolled February 23 with 148 average daily attendance. Finance committee recommended payments totaling 45 583 to various heads including caretaker, insurance, advertising and stationery.
The Sabbath School Association of Halton held its annual convention in Georgetown with broad denomination representation and reports showing growing prosperity. Officers elected for the next year include President Buatia Burlington, Secretary RL Uuates Lowville, and Treasurer D D Christie Acton. The Oakville site was chosen for next year’s gathering.
Public notice announces another Grand Promenade Concert at the Drill Hall Acton on Thursday evening May 24 under the club management. Last summer's success is cited as a guide for future performances with further notices to follow in this paper.
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