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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
5
The platform and hall exit scene featured Miss Minnie VanAtter in white with "1924" on her breast. Father Time disappeared, followed by a Leap-Year dance. Supper was then served in the quiet hall and dancing continued until dawn.
Twenty three gentlemen were nominated for the municipal council of Flos Township at Elmvale. The meeting was orderly with Alf Archer and Ed Bell providing light moments. Nominations covered four for reeve, five for deputy reeve, and fourteen for councillors with multiple named backers and supporters.
Barrie Kiwanis Club held a Boys Day event with ninety attendees. C F Watson of Toronto spoke on Real Boys I Have Known, highlighting five boys who rose through discipline, education, and perseverance to success, urging Barrie youths to live by service and effort.
St Johns Day was observed with the installation of Corinthian Lodge officers by R W Bro Alex Cowan in his twenty fourth year as installing officer in Canada. About one hundred Brethren attended, followed by supper, speeches, and songs led by W Bro Chas Lower and other members.
Announcement praises the new production by Stanley T Vermilyea set for Thursday January 10 at the Barrie Grand Theatre. Ethel Walker plays the title role with a strong soprano voice and Templeman is noted as a top baritone. The show features a coherent story, attractive staging, and natural comedy.
The January meeting of the W C T A will be held at Mrs Harris 229 Elizabeth St on Monday the 7th at 3 80. W J Stewart M A will speak. he is secretary of the Saskatchewan Liquor Commission responsible for enforcing the Liquor Act. Refreshments will be served.
Innisfil residents packed Stroud hall for municipal nominations on Monday for 1923 council. Reeve race narrowed to Martin versus Allan with Coleman and Todd failing to qualify. Deputy-Reeve George Leslie elected by acclamation. Seven councillors nominated including Arnold Reynolds Peacock Henry, with a lively post meeting debate on finances and bridge projects.
The January program lists matchups among Foresters Veterans Relievers Builders and Protectors with key dates from January 4 to January 28 including the end of the first half. February games feature additional pairings among Veterans Protectors Builders Foresters Comforters Relievers and crossovers through February 22.
Letter to the editor urges returning to Lordly principles and Sunday worship. Percy Hughes of Barrie argues Britain’s greatness lies in faith and obedience, urging families to send children to Sunday School and keep the Sabbath holy.
Mrs John Allan of Lefroy spent Christmas with sister Mrs William Duncan. Miss Jean Cowap of Barrie visits aunt Miss Margaret Boyes for holidays. A farmer’s goose was stolen at Orillia market while he turned away on the Saturday before Christmas.
The township financial statement circulated freely with no criticisms heard and all items praised as healthy. Council candidates thanked voters for the honor and pledged to serve to the best of their ability. For plumbing and heating contact J. J. Neelands at 48 Blake St. 38tfc mat.
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