Women Institutes Convention Report from Toronto November
A lengthy account of the Women’s Institutes Convention in Toronto includes Lord Elgin’s work with the Canadian Corps 1914 to 1918 and a discussion of Empire Exhibition Canada’s role. The report covers handicraft displays, cooking and home management efforts, camp programs, and speeches by Miss Powell and Miss Shields plus Hon. Geo. Bouchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institutes
Toronto
Lord Elgin
Tig
Canada
Scottish Council of Community Service For Mutual Help
Miss Powell
Miss Shields
Lady Hein
Durham County Dominates Grain and Potato Judging at Guelph
At the Provincial Winter Fair in Guelph Durham County shines in grain and potato judging. The Senior Grain Club team led by George Tufford and Alfred Allin won with 1144 of 1200, while junior teammates placed closely. In potato judging the Ontario County Junior team tops with 915, Durham County placing second with 899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Durham County
George Tufford
Port Hope
Alfred Allin
Bowmanville
Durham
Glen Hancock
Marlow Hancock
Orono
Ton’ County
Uskoki
Parry Sound
Jack van Gooren
Halton
Marlon Hancock
Ontario County Junior Potato Club
Bruce Lockie
Zephyr
Ted Crozell
Uxbridge
Jerry Duvall
Pontypool
John Syer
Leskard
Park Street United Church Hosts Busy Young People's Meeting
Monday evening's Park Street United Church Young People's programme drew a large crowd. Neil Wood led the programme with Hazel Winter Reed's story and Betty Rowe's scripture. giving a vocal duet by Mr and Mrs Smith with Miss Myrtle Smith, and a piano piece by Jean Logan. Miss Hileen Riddell presented a talk on worship materials and its aims. She described worship as rhythmic life with the law of alteration between heaven and earth guiding devotional meetings toward a clear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park St. United Church
Neil Wood
Hazel Winter
Betty Rowe
Smith
Myrtle Smith
Jean Logan
Hileen Riddell
Local Social Notes From PontyPool Area
Saturday visitors from PontyPool include Mrs Roy Porter in Peterboro and Mr Brinklow who moved to a corner store apartment last Thursday. Toronto weekend visits by Mrs Tamblyn and daughter and by Mrs Hart. Oshawa business visits by Colin Richardson and Jack Malley. W A meeting held Monday at Mrs Caine's home with many members present. Alf highs or Lore Borne expected as best man for Deam School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Porter
Peterboro
Brinklow
Hopper
Alaichardson
Tamblyn
Sore
Hart
Toronto
Colin Richardson
Jiack Malley
Oshawa
Harry Carter
Percy Richardson
W. A
Christmas Tree Event and Local News in Orono
The Orono community plans the annual Christmas Tree and Santa visit on Friday December 28. Local businesses will stay open through Christmas week. A 27 foot boat is being finished at Central Garage for Gordon Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Santa Claus
Gordon Watson
Madison Hall
Ill Watson
J. J. Gilfillan
George Yeo
England
Whitby Badminton Club Visits Orono for Local Tournament
Whitby Badminton Club travelled to Orono for a local tournament last week. Mixed doubles and men’s doubles featured close scores with Whitby tallying 30 points to Orono 25. After play, Orono ladies served coffee cake and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby Badminton Club
Orono
With
Bracey
Sinclair
Rolph
Grieve
Forrester
Adams
West
Inge and Simpson
Cornish
Danby
Demery
Gamey
Ene
Goddard and Gramey
Williams
Braecey
Glamey
Ralph
Ing and
Dancy
Smith
Goddard and
Gradtkahanks
Grady
Hudgens
Cruickshanks
Winter
Wells
Inge
Goddard
Payne
Wood
Daney
Greenfield
Aldams
Simpson
Gyde
Davidson
Allen
Rowe
Graamey
Taggerman
Roy
Summerville
Damery
Tamblyn
Whitby
Orono L O L Lodge Confers Blue Degree on Visiting Brethren
Officers and members of Orono L O L No. 409 hosted Cameron Lodge L O L conferring the Blue Degree on Chas Brown County Master of Durham West and his son George of Fenelon Falls and Robt Cornforth of Lindsay. A luncheon followed with speeches on orangeism and democracy and the evening closed with God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Liojl. No
Cameron Lodge L.O.L
Bro
Chas, Brown
Durham West
George
Fenelon Falls
Robt
Cornforth
Lindsay
Lilayy Lowery
Meeting in Millbrook on Hydro Electric Purchase
O W Rolph and W J Riddell attended a public meeting in Millbrook on Friday night to discuss the Hydro Electric Utility purchase of the village with a vote set for Saturday. Nat tress of the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario spoke on the village system and Riddell traced the Orono purchase history. The meeting was well attended and enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Rolph
W. J. Riddell
Millbrook
Mr. Nattress
Hydroelectric Power Commission of Ontario
Orono
Variety Minstrels Draw Large Audience at Town Hall
Local notice reports a large crowd attended the Variety Minstrels at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. It mentions community sympathy for the Cowan family, notes on snow fence efforts for winter, upcoming Christmas tree entertainments at Sixth Line and Kendal, and school members and visitors including Miss Gladys Ard and Miss Catherine Stewart. The piece ends with a reflection on social issues and a Burns poem paraphrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Ann Stapleton
O. V. Cooper
William J. Cowan
Cowan
Ireland
Kendal
Gladys Ard
Catherine Stewart
Neil
John Stewart
Glover Blros
Port Granby
Christiana Henry
George Payne
Newtonville
Harold
Bethany
George Cooper
Bebee
Orono
E. L. Beech
Adolph Hitler
Fuhrer
Germany
Hitler
Celebrate Silver Wedding at Cawker Home
On Friday December 2 a pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs T Wesley Cawker Bowmanville for their fiftieth anniversary. The couple were surprised with a Silver Entree Dish. Address by Mrs M J Tamblyn and presentation by Mrs C Vanstone. Attendants included George Mitchell Mrs F C Vanstone M J Tamblyn Glenn Jack Leishman Mitsy Eleamor Boles and Chas Cawker of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wesley Cawker
Bowmanville
M. J. Tamblyn
C. Vanstone
Giorge Mitchell
F. C. Vanstone
Glenn
Jack Leishman
Mitsy
Eleamor Boles
Chas, Cawker
Toronto
George
Homie
St Saviours A Y P A Praise Play Choice At Orono Show
On Wednesday December 7 a large crowd enjoyed the Whitby A Y P A minstrels and a one act play Advertisinge for a Husband staged under St Saviours Church Orono. Rev Dewdney thanked all participants and a Whitby minister praised the sponsorship. The variety company delivered songs jokes and lively comedy. The cast and chorus impressed with their timing and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
Somone i Ry
Clarke Township Council Meeting Minutes Read
Clarke Township Council met in regular session on Tuesday afternoon and ordered payments for multiple accounts. The list includes Whillier Co adding machine rolls, Orono Weekly Times printing, Deam's Bakery relief bread, and invoices to Drs Wilson and Stanley plus local treasurer and road work charges. Council adjourned to meet again on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Whillier &Co
Municipal World Ltd
RH. Wood
BR. AH. Wood
Orono Weekly Times
J. W. Bradley
Deam’s
W. J. Riddell
W. KE
Davey
Oshawa
Ged
Richards
J. J. Cornish
Dr. GE. Wilson
W. H. Stanley
WMS Elect Officers For The Ensuing Year
Park Street WMS met with the theme For all of us the Saviour came Morall arose the Christmas star. New officers for 1989 were elected by slate: President Miss Malbel Davey and a list of vice presidents secretaries treasurer and other posts including Mission Band Supt Baby Band Supt and various secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park St. W.M.S
Hyland
N. Walsh
A. A.’ Drummond
Malbel Davey
R. Rainey
A. A. Drummond
Hf. Walsh
F. Smith
R. H. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Richardson
Scotland
Geo. Bouchard
M.P
Quebec
Lower St. Lawrence
Take
Mr. Bouchard
Troy
Young People’s Meeting
L.O.L. Meeting
St. Saviour’s A.Y.P.A
Clarke Township Council Meeting
W.M.S
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