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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
7
Fraser notes Tennyson and a Canadian example of religious orthodoxy and quiet cruelty. A devout father condemns his son’s liberal views, casts out his grandchildren, and fails to house the widow and orphans. The piece condemns judgmental religiosity over mercy.
A scenic poem about a island road leading to the sea contrasts with a lighthearted note on Bowl-itis among local women. The piece portrays simple, friendly folk, a woodland path, and the allure of summer while humorously describing a laneside bowling craze and its social camaraderie.
The Federated Women's Institutes of Canada will stage demonstrations in the west wing of the Women's Building at the Canadian National Exhibition. Speakers from across the country will discuss farm and home topics including poultry, eggs, marketing, clothing, and cooking. Notable figures include Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Martin. a gala for Young Canada's Day will see 400 Junior Institute girls in attendance.
The Churchill Women's Institute met in the church basement on July 23. The program featured a report on a judging competition by Josie Reive, an instrumental solo by Mrs Hodgson, and a reading titled The District Convention by Mae Winter. New salad ideas were shared by Mrs Stewart, Lois Todd, and Reta Clement, who also brought salads. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and lunch.
Regina Milligan pupils from Thornton excel in recent piano exams with honors in Introductory Grade and Primary Grade and high standing in Elementary and Junior levels. Milligan also earned honors in Theory examinations at the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
In Cleveland a rusty automobile stood on a street with a painted sign asking polite readers not to laugh at its worn look. The caption suggests humorous observation of neglect and aging in a public scene.
Boys supplying rare orchids including Grass Pink Snake Mouth Showy Lady's Slipper Ragged Fringed and White Fringed report rich Nature study potential around Barrie and Little Lake. The speaker believes a local nature club could engage youth and promote healthier habits. invites readers to respond via The Examiner.
The King Bird or Bee Marten is a small slate grey insect eater with white underparts and an orange crest. Nests in trees and dead stumps near water, often in orchards with bees. They defend nests from hawks and crows and feed mainly on moths and drone bees, aiding apiaries.
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