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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
7
An observer notes that Britons are widely respected not just for power but for honesty and straightforwardness. He recalls a village greeting to a British visitor, praising British enterprise, courage, and trustworthiness while acknowledging flaws among some Britons.
Ontario Public School Federations and Canadian National Railways arrange a summer rail tour to Victoria British Columbia for the Dominion Educational Association Convention August 12 to 16 1924. The westbound train leaves Toronto July 26 at 1 00 pm and return routes vary. Inquiries to federation officers in Toronto Hamilton and Sanford Ave South.
A nostalgic verse celebrates the shelter and joy of home where children sing with their loved ones. The poem recalls days when the children visited the home and filled it with singing and warmth, contrasting with their absence and the pull of returning home.
The Girls' Club met on Saturday May 24 at Miss Laura Hall's home with sixteen members present. Impromptu talks were given by Mrs. Muir and Misses Helen Ross Flossie Campbell and Mary Gilchrist. The Jok er was read by editor Lillian Johnston. Lunch followed.
South Simcoe District Women's Institute held a May 15 meeting at Beeton home of President Mrs H M Aitken. Members from most branches attended. Discussion covered the Girls Judging Contest at Thornton May 81 with Guelph OAC prize, district annual at Beeton July 4, and speeches by Premier Ferguson Sir Robert Falconer J S Martin Dr Marty and Mrs Van. Junior Institutes will stage a pageant and singing in the evening.
Mrs. McClung, noted Ontario lecturer and author, voices opposition to British Columbia’s Government Sale law. She claims the government acts as distributor for brewers and distillers and accuses officials of treating liquor sales as profit, calling Vancouver a bootlegger's paradise and preferring private sales and bar systems for clearer enforcement. She argues government control worsens drunkenness and social impact.
At a May meeting the ladies of the Golf Club voted to buy two cups for 18 hole and second flight championships and display Shields in the clubhouse. Members will be assessed one dollar for cups and visiting-team entertainment. Weekly matches start next Tuesday with entries due by Monday 6 p.m. Ringer and ladder competitions planned. Proposals include a second 18 hole team and a 9 hole team with no handicap reductions on temporary greens. July and August dances may be held with visitor fees to fund piano and music.frau Miss Laidlaw read the C R G U semi annual report.
A Vancouver voice condemns liquor taxes saying citizens pay eight dollars for liquor to get one back and that the measure fails to save homes or curb drug evils. The speaker links Drink and Narcotic Drug Acts violations and urges Ontario women to spread information to mobilize the populace.
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