Christmas Day At The Ardagh Memorial Home
Christmas at the Ardagh Memorial Home Louisa Street was observed in a suitable and enjoyable way by the inmates. Matron Miss A McDonald provided a Christmas tree laden with gifts for the 12 elderly women and 2 boys. The oldest ladies are 82, the youngest about 50. the boys are 9 and 11. Miss McDonald has led the home for three years after Toronto experience. The home relies on public support and inmates’ funds. it honors its 50 year history funded by the Ardagh descendants and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardagh Memorial
Louisa St
A. McDonald
Miss McDonald
Toronto
Sven
Miss. McDonald
Samuel Ardagh
Barrie
Central Church Christmas tree concert delights Stonewall
The annual Christmas tree and concert at Central Church drew a full house despite a stormy evening. Sunday School children sang and performed with the Girls Helping Hands of Guthrie, and T. E. Ross MP led the program. A tableau by the King’s Daughters and a comical Hezekiah dialogue drew cheers as the night ended with the National Anthem and Christmas tree unburdening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Patterson
Stonewall
Man
Oro
Rae
Martha Campbell
M. Morrison
Toronto
Margaret McCuaig
Peterboro
E. Earnhardt
Central Church
T. E. Ross
Girls Helping Hands
Guthrie
King’s Daughters
Hezekiah
CREDIT SALE OF FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS
Public auction advertised by H A Grose for CHAS C Agar at Lot 6 Essa Con 6 on Wednesday January 9. Items include horses cattle and heifers with due dates, Massey Harris machinery, household effects, seed, feed and harnesses. All sold without reserve. cash and credit terms apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Agar
Con
Essa
Durham
Massey-Harris
Massey- Harris
Chapman
Chatham
de Laval
H. A. Grose
Christmas entertainment at Minesing Station draws full house
Minesing Station reports a Christmas program by local school children and residents drew full seating. Reeve Wilson chaired, Mrs. Miles and family performed on guitar, violin, and piano, Santa handed out gifts, and neighbors from Edenvale to Stayner were noted visiting during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Wilson
Miles
Edenvale
Santa
Hilyer
James Kavanagh
Mary
J. Kavanagh
P. A. Kavanagh
Irene Kavanagh
V. Tracy
Toronto
W. Lawlor
Capreol
B. F. Tracy
H. Daley
Stayner
Stayner At Mrs. E. McLean’s; S. Catlin of Crown Hill At T. Pattenden
H. Ford
Alliston
T. Pattenden
Barrie
New Year Resolve Against Worry and Its Cure
This piece urges making a strong New Year resolution to overcome worry. It cites studies by Dr. Saleeby and Dr. Beard and argues two cures: willpower and religious faith. It shares a testimonial of freedom from worry improving life, spirit, and resilience, urging trust in God and service to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saleeby
Dr. Beard
America
James
Jesus
Christmas Visits and Engagements Across Area Towns
Christmas scenes fill the region as families and friends gather. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parr of Allandale visit Richard Parr, with Mrs. Bert Cook and sister Mrs. Bert Ford also in town. Walker McMinn wed on December 15. Norman Dougherty visits from Penetang, Emma Cloughley from Moonstone spends holidays, and others including Mr. and Mrs. Mullen of Stroud and Mrs. Frank Fraser travel to local homes. Fred Harris builds a new driving shed. Ben Parr returns from Novar for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Parr
Allandale
Richard Parr
Mullen
Stroud
Hamilton Orr’s
Frank Fraser
Jas. Brumby
Fred Harris
Albert Gollop
Thornton
Ben Parr
Novar
Local Notes From Killyleagh Holiday Gossip
Miss Muriel Sharpe of Toronto spent the holiday under her parents’ roof. Wm Wend of Haileybury visits for a couple of weeks. Miss Norene Webb of Toronto stayed at her home for Christmas. Rev and Mrs R H Somerville of Alma visited last week with the Crawfords. Miss Reba Mayes of Toronto enjoyed the holiday with her parents. Miss L Webb visits Cecil in Toronto. Miss Sadie Wench of Toronto spends the holidays at home. Mr and Mrs Thos Mayes spent Christmas with Wm Walker. Miss Collard stays a few days at her home in Gormley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Sharpe
Toronto
Wm. Wend
Haileybury
Norene Webb
R. H. Somerville
Alma
Andrew Crawford
Reba Mayes
L. Webb
Cecil
Sadie Wench
Vicks VapoRub Promoted as Croup Remedy
An old advertising column touts Vicks VapoRub as the only remedy for croup and cold relief, citing a mother’s letter from Lake Megantic and noting 50c jars with a free test size offer. It claims wide U S usage and rapid relief through external application and inhalation via body heat.
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Vicks
St. Paul St
Montreal
Canada
States
Community notes and social events at Bond Head
Visitors from Ottawa Niagara Falls Toronto and Collingwood join residents at W J Abernethy and Cassells gatherings. Local weddings, property deals and park improvements are reported alongside a successful box social that funds park work. U F Y P A updates include a banquet plan and membership drive with a talent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velme Abernethy
Ottawa
Wilson Abernethy
Niagara Falls
Ruth Nichol
Toronto
W. J. Abernethy
Jos. Cassells
Cassells
Fred Tomlin
C. Watt
Ball
Keith Ball
Thornhill
D. Carter
Edith Wilcox
Brock
Leslie Wilcox
J. P. Wilcox
Watts
Collingwood
Robi. Wood
Billings
Viola Harvey
F. Billings
Wm. Calhoun
Myrtle Oldham
Percy
Wm. Reynolds
Dunning
Wm. Jardine
Bond Head
Thomas
Cliff
George Whitesides
Alfred Watson
Uhthoff
Whitesides
Kenneth Cummings
Bond
U.F.Y.P.A
J. H. Smith
Percy Reynolds
Wilda Culbert
Arnold Breedon
Ted Wilcox
Harry Wilcox
Cora Rutherford
Harold Smith
Peter Porter
Herb Rutherford
Christmas Visits and Local Notables In Bethesda
Leslie Tye visits Toronto sister for Christmas while Miss Parker of Sharon and Miss Nesbit of Toronto stay locally. Visitors at Albert Rainey’s include Mr and Mrs Bentley, Mrs Moir, Mrs Sproule and Mr and Mrs Gough. Thomas Morris visits Belle Ewart. Grace Nelson stays with Bertha Allan. Bates family from Aurora spends Christmas with J Eldridge. Horse buyers report many heavy horses purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Tye
Toronto
Mary Parker
Sharon
Blanche Nesbit
Rod. Gallagher
Albert Rainey
Bentley
Moir
Sproule
West
Mrs. Gough
Allandale
Thomas Morris
Christies
Belle Ewart
Grace Nelson
Bertha Allan
Churchill
Dalston Women's Institute Meeting at Miss Dawson's Home
A Dalston Women s Institute meeting will be held at Miss Isabel Dawson s home on Wednesday January 9 at two. Rev G H Knighton to give an address with musical selections. Miss Mary Kent will present Current Events.
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Dalston Women’s Institute
Isabel Dawson
G. H. Knighton
Mary Kent
Women Institute Stroud Branch Debate Promises Interest
The Churchill Women's Institute will host a debate with the Stroud branch on January 9 in the basement of the Churchill Presbyterian Church. Two members from each branch will debate the motion Resolved that the World is Growing Better Rather than Worse. A musical programme is planned and all are welcome.
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Churchill Women’s Institute
Stroud
Churchill Presbyterian Church
Cranberry Sauce Like Preserve With Optional Raisin Compote
To make two quarts of cranberries boil four cups of water and three to four cups of sugar. Add two quarts berries after five minutes simmer briskly five more minutes. Finish when berries are transparent and sauce clear and stop popping. Optional flour can thicken for turnovers. Serve hot or cold with sugar. Add raisins for an inexpensive compote served with roast meats.
Late Additions to Gift List Include Plush Goods and Food
The final list adds names such as Mrs. Manuel and Vivian Simmons along with items like mitts oranges and dolls. Other entries include Mrs. Noble bag of nuts two sealers fruit and various small gifts priced up to two dollars. U.F.W.O Guthrie and Mrs. Plowman appear with items like cap and scarf and two dolls.
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Manuel
Vivian Simmons
Noble
D. McLaughlin
Misses McPhee
F. Cancilla
McLennan
J. Saso
U.F.W.O
Guthrie
Plowman
Harold Barker
W H. Kennedy
D. Brown
J. F. Craig
Practical Household Tips From Old Recipes
A collection of simple guidance on testing silk purity by burning a fiber sample and judging ash color, sharpening cleaning tools by repurposing worn brooms into polishers, extending soap life by drying stripped bars, removing stains with salad oil on japanned ware, and care for japanned trays with luke warm soap soda and careful drying and polishing.
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Tsburg
Hwithinon Eldd Foot
Castleuake
Block
Bez
INE
Felicia Hemans
Phelpston
Examiner
Madelaine Donnelly
Allenville
A. Hayes
Chicago
E. Hayes
Burdette Long
Jas. Ryther
Cleveland
Harold
Elmer Legace
Mr. Henry
Hydro
Oakville Basket Co
Terry O'Neill
C. Copeland
Elmvale
Vespra
Medonte
McLaughlin
H. R. Palmer
Killyleagh
Quebec
Bondhead
Bethesda
Shelter Santa Claus Fund
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Limited
Ovenden College
Warrie Residential School
Qutario
Canadian National Railways
People’s Own Road
Malcomson
Boots
Marconi
Westinghouse
W. Urry
Bayfield St
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