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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
At Mrs Grafton's home the mothers group plans a second gathering at Mrs Caruthers 60 John St West on Friday December 11 at 3 pm led by Mrs P A Jourdan on Child Welfare. Also notes Red Cross monthly shipment totals and a public viewing of Can Ad Expeditionary Force garments at Mrs D M Stewarts Peel and Sophia.
The Bach Musical Club made its first public appearance last Thursday at Trinity Parish Hall. Proceeds of 35 dollars will aid Field Comforts for Canadian soldiers. The program impressed with piano quartets and high artistry. Members featured include Constance Palling Kathleen Palling Drury Vance and others with Mrs Laidman and Mr Morgan contributing. Officers are Mrs Geo Morton Hon Pres Marion Drury President Florence Wismer Vice President Edith Creswicke Secretary.
Mrs Poole of Toronto visits Mrs Spry while Mrs Jno McAvoy of Flos stops by P Kearns. Nurses Rita Sutcliffe of Sick Children’s Hospital returns home for holidays. Eunice Webb returns from a Toronto visit. Ethel and Charlie Devlin of Penetang visit Mrs Cameron. Gilbert Webb shifts to January reception. H Fennell of Toronto guests the Webbs. Grasett couple sail for England to see son Hugh in the First Contingent. H H Morris of Vancouver recalls twenty years with Bank of Commerce. visits. Miss Maggie Muir returns from Anton Mills after time with Mrs Donald Jacobs. Fred J Sissons of Clive Alberta visits father Jonathan. crops reported good. Winnifred Marr home from North Bay. operated on for appendicitis at Royal Victoria Hospital, progressing well. Smith sisters from Sampson St and Mrs Thomas Smith attend Ralph Smith funeral drowned at North Bay. Companion Court Lucille No. 824 ladies honor Mrs Wm Fletcher departing for England December 12. euchre and a gold brooch gift. Bryson’s Xmas Cakes advertised.
The store touts useful affordable gifts fit for every family member from father to baby brother. It promises hundreds of other low priced items that combine value and beauty, emphasizing practicality and appeal.
A catalog style listing details a range of small items including 25c silver tooth picks ivory vanity box souvenir brooches gents watch chains ebony nail files ebony salve pots bridge counters and buffers. The items suggest a selection of specialty vanity and counters goods with a focus on ivory and ebony materials.
A classified style item appears listing items such as leather collar bags tie pins brass fern pots solid gold baby rings ebony brushes silver plated sugar spoons and various decorative ware. The ad promotes multiple small luxury goods including mantel clock ornaments and gents watches with assorted trinkets.
A catalog item listing several sterling and cut glass pieces including Cigar Cases Candle Stick with Shade Sterling Salt Dishes Sterling Cream Ladle and Silver Plated Bread Tray.
A catalog of personal items including 50c jewel cases brass ash trays ivory toothbrush cases and sterling manicure pieces offered with society emblems. The listing highlights varied grooming and presentation accessories suitable for display or gift use.
A local catalog highlights solid leather bill folds salt and pepper sets sterling ladies bags cuff links and ornaments genta watches a child's silver mug solid gold rings china cups and saucers calendars enamel waist sets.
A catalog of items includes Solid Gold Cuff Links Ebony Toilet Set in Case Military Brushes Bedroom Clocks Silver Biscuit Jars Silver Plated Berry Spoon Gold Filled Bracelets Umbrellas Cut Glass Vinegar Bottles Silver Plated Fern Pots Ebony Brush and Comb in Case Half Dozen Silver Fruit Knives. The list mixes men and women accessories with decorative items suitable for antique collectors and houseware enthusiasts.
W R King reports a grateful acknowledgment from the Hon Treasurer Montreal for the Towns $500 vote. Gratification is expressed at ongoing interest and a promise of ten more clothing boxes from Barrie. Zita Agnes Hamlin dies after months ill. funeral at St Marys Church and Cemetery Rev Moyna officiating. She leaves mother two sisters Mrs Byron Toronto and three brothers John Spokane Alfred Ambrose town. Careys Cut Rare Shoe Store advertises $1.09 men s One Buckle Overshoes. Dougall Bros announces new wall paper designs.
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