28 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
1
A reflective poem evokes the old year passing and a new beginning. The speaker urges steadfast faith and bold effort as “children of the day” advance against foes, guided by divine light and the Holy Warrior’s life. The verse references Rev. 8 and the stalwart resolve to toil until dawn dispels darkness.
A religious verse pleads for divine protection over the nation in the new year. It asks God to defend the land from pestilence grant peace restrain vice forgive sins and guide future years toward virtue and salvation. Rev. F. Pott.
The letter from Winnipeg Mayor to Mr and Mrs K Reddell recalls boyhood days at Ashgrove School and a former teacher, praising lifelong actions. A separate Ottawa deputation seeking immediate repairs to Oakville harbor pier reports courteous reception by Minister J C Elliott, with future work promised in the expected budget.
A fragment listing names and honors from Ashgrove school grades including Sr IV and Jr III students with several individuals named as honorees. Mentions primary Willie feeds Predia Richardson and Johnie Bradley and teacher O Christian.
January Red and Can presents a hunting and outdoor life collection for 1928 including angling, shooting, trapping, dogs and woodcraft features. Major Allan Brooks paints a cover image while the Rainy Lake district series begins and various reader notes and quips enrich the magazine.
A memoir style reminiscence recalls curling antics on a pond behind Harlay-Kay place in 1807 with rivalries, prize entries, and a match where Neilson beat Shanks. A Presbyterian and a Methodist minister debate curling in heaven, ending with a quip about eternity and sport.
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