Ossenison by Mazo de la Roche features Canadian flavor debate
A reader notes Mazo de la Roche's novels show American and English influences, contrasting Lilacs In the Dooryard with Ossension set on a Georgian Bay area farm. The piece mentions characters Grace Jerrold, Derek Valewan, and Fannie, with Briton and Scottish hired help and a nearby Indian family, inviting readers to judge the setting and names.
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Mazo de la Roche
Acton
Georgian ‘Bay
Mins de la Roche
Mixtwell
Brancepath
Mr. Jerrold
Grace Ahem
Derek Valewan
Grimatone
Grace Jerrold
Fannie
Derek Vale
Jess
Maze de la Roche
Family Heirlooms Shown at Meeting
Mra W Norton hosted the Silver Wood Women's Institute meeting on Thursday. Members displayed treasured family heirlooms and recounted their histories, sparking discussion of olden days. Other items included a report on the ACWW Conference in Toronto and a feature on aprons around the world.
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Mra W Norton
Silver Wood Women’s Institute
Corbett
Daisy
Mary Stewart
Georgetown W.L
Misa Moore
George Henderson, Jr
Toronto
Batkin
Ruddell
Miss Moore
The Happy Habit Cheerfulness and sunshine for all
The article urges daily acts of kindness and cheerful behavior to create a shared happiness. It compares cheerful people to sun in nature and encourages readers to make one person happy each day. It notes paper mills invest millions in forest fire protection.
Magic Paint Can Transform Houses
An article promoting color driven house remodeling via paint explains how color can alter perceived size, shape, and temperature while dampening sound. It cites Blackfriars Bridge in London as an example and describes painting strategies to minimize awkward features and unify window frames and trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
African Education Explained to Group 1
The Senior Awl tay WMS of Knox Church began Thursday September 10 with a meeting at Mrs AG Blow's home. Mrs St M McDonald and Mrs Blow led devotions, Mrs HR Parker explained Old and New in Africa, reports were read, and plans made for the Thankoffering. Members noted vacation attendance and methods of proceeding, then closed with the Lord's Prayer and social hour.
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Awl Tay Wms
Knox Church
Mra AG
Blow
Mra
McDonald
Africa
HR Parker
WMS
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Acton Town Hall
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Pollock and
Campbell
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North Galt
Hinton’s
BISCO
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Inslat
Une
Burley Bee Beerd
Burley Tile
Isla Sider
Montrial PO
St. F
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Thompson Motors
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