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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

5

Jewish Influence On Stage Named In 19th Century Notes

A fragmented discussion notes Jewish influence in theatre, naming performers such as Miss Jutie Kean Lily Raabe Nora Kerin Marie Damon Ada Reeve Mrs Lewis Waller Biraçlemene Scott Irene Bragh Violet Vanbragh and Mrs Brown Bever. It comments on Jewish heritage among actresses and the public reception, mentioning a £10,000 Gentile charity distribution and a street ambulance system funded by a husband.

San Chie Paneer Madame Resod Sin Imperial Palace of St. Pae Sarah Berm Jutie Kean Lily Raabe Nora Kerin Lewis Waller Bira¢lemene Scott Irene Bragh Violet Vanbragh Brown-Bever Samme Blechoffebeim

Aristocratic Women in Convents Rise Among Peers

A historical note reveals many daughters of British nobility joining religious orders. Dukes and lords, including the Duke of North and Lord Petre, have daughters in Carmelite, Sacred Heart, and other convents. Several live in China, France, and South Africa, reflecting a trend of aristocratic women taking vows while their families remain prominent.

Duke of Nort Mimna Howard Etheldreda i Edith Pisidine Kieu-Kisng China Lay Cristina Bandini Emr Leopolfima Keppel the Sacred Heart Inet Mrondell Leonie Dormer Johannesburg Missus Petre Lord Petre Ness Herries Campys

Earl of Sandwich praised for charitable deeds

A Laughing Philosopher notes the Earl of Sandwich and his nephew, supported by soldiers' sons, tied to St. Edward's Home. He receives a charitable deed from the Order of Bt. John of Jerusalem for his public benevolence.

Earl of Sandwich St. Edward's Home John of Jerusalem

State backs Crystal Palace project with public meeting planned

A movement seeks state aid for the Crystal Palace. The Lord Mayor will chair a public meeting to discuss the plan. An initial grant of 100000 pounds and a subsidy of 12000 pounds are cited as required. The Palace, long troubled by difficulties, is described as a national institution with support from Lord Brassey and others for a government grant.

Crystal Palace Tal Palace Lord Brasey

London Canvas Painting Sits Amid Lefty Measure Debate

A fragment notes London artists pursuing a canvas work titled London Canvas. The piece references a left leaning measurement approach and ongoing debate over framing and display context in the local art scene.

Local notices and travel fill a Midland page

A long list of brief society, business, and travel notices from Midland and area. People visit relatives in Hamilton, Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal. homes sold or purchased. staff and family updates. band outing and river excursion mishap. railway line surveying shifts to Lindsay and Port Hope. Grand Trunk prepares for new elevators and line realignment to ease grain traffic.

Caroline St Mr. Mitchell Curtis Detroit Chathasi Harley Whitebread Toronto Robert Gliesford Hamilton T. Wilson Mise Shear Arthur Scarlett Toronto Junction George Lawrence E. Firman W. Lavalle Horton Ave Steer Markdale J. B. McDonald Miss Hazlett Jano Woods Going Grand Trunk Railway Lindsay Midland Woodville Geing Port Hope Grand Trunk Tiffa Grand Trunk Pacific

Trent Valley Canal Capacity and Completion Outlook

The Globe outlines progress on the Trent Valley Canal noting six feet of waterway from Lake Simcoe to Hastings and eight and one third feet in lock sills. Analysts estimate five million dollars spent to date with one million more this year and project completion within five years if yearly government appropriations continue.

G. P. Graham Trent Valley Canal The Globe Trent Canal Peterboro Kirkfield Lake Simcoe Hastings Georgian Bay Ocean Locka Lake Ontario Balugm Lake

canal locks and water routes praised in historic project

The article praises engineers for solving difficulties while natural waterways make the canal feasible. It notes lock sizes 184 and 175 feet long with 89 foot sills, anticipates future expansion if needed, and mentions ample water and reservoirs along the Trent Canal route despite past criticism. The piece also covers a local club season with Friday events and a funeral notice.

Champlain Trent Canal

Minister Graham declines Barrie visit on Trent Valley plan

Don Geo B Graham minister of railways and canals began a Trent Valley Canal trip. Barrie mayor Bennett wired to urge a visit to discuss Kempenfelat Bay and Nottawasaga River route. The minister regretted he could not visit Barrie, stating arrangements had him traveling from Orillia to Toronto Saturday afternoon.

Don. Geo.b. Graham

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