Christmas Homecomings and Community News
Toronto and Midland residents return home for Christmas and holidays. Local visits include Mrs A Dudley, Miss Jessie Branton, Miss Annie Walton, Alma Crowther, Frank Whiteman, P D Sabourin, Ed Branton, and Miss Edith Hamilton among others. Reported incidents include a shoulder dislocation from skating, and social events such as sleigh rides and a charitable concert. Community happenings cover railway refunds plan, inspectors appointment, a doll voting contest won by Mabel Murray, and a deadpan obituary for Edith Caroline Turner.
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Jessie Branton
Toronto
E. Budd
Brampton
Annie Walton
Hamilton
Alma Crowther
Misa
Railway Commission
Bothwell’s
Mabel Murray
Dilly Doran
Reta Loftus
Ward Five residents share holiday news and local concerns
The Barrie Examiner notes Miss Vint Christmasing in Victoria Harbor, families visiting Lindsay and Toronto, and residents spending holidays across Cookstown Thorn ton Mattawa Killyleagh and Waup?shene. It urges voters to choose men who provide value for taxes, highlighting Ward Five’s growth with more new buildings in the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Examiner
Miss Vint
Victoria Harbor
Penny Sr
J. Penny
Brechin
Richard
Norah Whitebread
Pearl
Reta O'Connor
Toronto
A. Carley
Lindsay
The
Examiner
Certificates Presented at West Ward School on Friday
On Friday December 21 West Ward pupils received certificates for last term. A cordial invitation brought parents and friends, with many attending. Principal Wood led a program of readings recitations and music before G G Smith Barrie Public School Board chairman. Certificates were handed by Levastees Dr Palling and Thomas Smith. Rev Mr Aikenhead and Mrs Aikenhead spoke briefly. The crowd praised the children's conduct and the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ward
Barrie Public’ School Board
G. G. Smith
Dr. Palling
Thos. Smith
Wood
Opposition to Park By Law Letter to the Editor
A Barfi e citizen argues against a proposed park by law citing pollution from factories and tannery odors near the site. He questions land value, cost of development, and need for four feet of fill, urging careful voter consideration before casting ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
Barfie
Escarped Park Scheme Sparks Citizen Taxpayer Letter
The taxpayer argues against building a park on swampy bay head, predicting sinking depth, poor shade trees, and high costs. He suggests diverting Kidd’s Creek, creating a lake, planting trees, and placing a pavilion with benches, calling Queen’s Park a better model and urging mayoral candidates to declare stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Shore
Queen's Park
Kidd's Creek
Barrie and Soo battle in high-scoring hockey game
On Tuesday Barrie and the Canadian Soo met in a 13 to 4 scoreline that hid a tighter contest. Barrie led early in both halves but faded due to lack of practice and wind while the Soo used a fast full-line attack. Rowe scored four for Barrie though not at peak, with Gee and Ridpath as lone active Barrie forwards. Steve Vair refereed as the Barrie lineup included Tooze Williams Gee Rowe Marrip Thompson Ridpath and Lehman Brown McRobie Wilson Waisi Schaefer complex details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Soo
Gee
Ridpath
Rowe
Marrip
Thompson
Lehman
Brown
McRobie
Wilson
Taylor
Waisi
Schaefer
Dorothy Vernon at Had don Hall shown in Barrie production
Toronto Globe reports a revival at the Princess by Ernest Shipman with Laura Burt as Dorothy Vernon and Henry Stanford as Sir John Manners. Burt’s title role draws praise for versatility and spark while Stanford delivers a capable ardent lover portrayal. The cast includes Eugerie du Bois as Queen Elizabeth and Wright and Selman as Sir George and Sir Malcolm Vernon. The production is noted for judiciously distributed parts and attractive staging.
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Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
Toronto Globe
the Princess
Ernest Shipman
Dorothy
Sir John Manners
Laura Burt
Henry Stanford
John Manners
Mias Eugerie du Bois
Queen Elizabeth
George Vernon
Malcolm Vernon
Frederick 3. Wright
Joseph Selman
Warm Footwear Sales Offer Deep Discounts
Warm footwear sale advertises deep discounts on men's and women's felt boots slippers overshoes and stockings. Highlights include Special at 2.00, 1.65, 1.35 and 0.75 dollar items with various sizes and styles, urging buyers to act before year end. Also notes Whitley Lawson and Edith Lawna Stayner wedding notice.
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McKay
Fes
Congress
Jersey Low
Whitley
Lawson
Collier St
Methodist
de. Ockley
Robert James Whit
Lev of
Everett
Miss Edith
Lawna Jof Stayner
Eve
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Marrin
Goodyear
California
Grenoble
Holly
Hobby Bros. Tea and Coffee Merchants
Leo Dalton
A. Dudley
Midland
Wm. J. Steggles
Ed. Branton
Stratford
Allandale
H Robertson
Alex. McNeil
Jacob Hall
F. W. Hamlin
James Hedger
John Woods
Kirkfield
Robert Levin
Heintzman & Co
Doyle
Edith Hamilton
George Lawrence
Robertson
Fleming
City
Varty
Charles Ayers
Northwest
Edward Ayers
John Armstrong
Georgetown
Eastern
Montreal
Geo. Firman
John Miller
G. Miles
W. B., Webb
E. Shear
Arnall
Edith Caroline Turner
Thomas Pearce
James Turner
Pearce
Frank Wiseman
Cole
Hillsdale
Leonard
Will
Minnie Turner
Penetang
Con
Geo. Leslie
E. A. Little
R. Buchanan
Standen
Hargreaves
Little
E. Hart
R. Davis
T. Stewart
Brookdales
Jos
E. Smith
Sharpe
Killyleagh
H. Nixon
New[market
T. Burton
Frank Longhurst
Mattawa
Bradford Street
Bert Bebb
Charles St
Henry Bogardis
Evans
Bogardis
Waubaushene
John Webb
Perous
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