Tea Meeting Poems in Twillingate Education Fund
Impromptu verses recited at a March 1860 education fundraiser in a Twillingate store on Dutler premises. Rev. Thomas Harris, later of Montreal, led praise for education with references to local figures and a call for unity, followed by a second reading of a store tale about tea gatherings and distant places.
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Twillingate
Dutler
Ashbournes Ltd
Thomas Harris
Montreal
C. L
Prayer Opens The Door Between Earth And Heaven
A Lucy Larcom reflection on prayer as a bridge to the eternal, noting an unseen world where wishes rise before words are spoken. It asserts that the spirit communicates with the Eternal Friend beyond the lower atmosphere, regardless of belief.
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Earth
Heaven
Lucy Larcom
Summer School at Carmanville Opens for Teachers
On Wednesday July 28 the northern Wesleyville Presbytery Sunday School teachers’ summer school opened with fifteen pupils and visitors. Rev W J Woolfrey led Pupil study while Rev J T Clarke directed Teacher study. Mrs Clarke spoke on WGLT work. daily devotional periods and midweek sessions were held. an outing was planned for afternoons, starting with Tea Kettle Point.
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Wesleyville Presbytery
W J. Woolfrey
Change Islands
J. T. Clarke
Tea Kettle Point
Community event brings games and meals to Western Arm Pond
A fishing expedition to Western Arm Pond on Thursday yielded more fun than fish. Friday featured a Grassy Island picnic with bake apples and Sandy Bottom cove views. Evening sessions drew large crowds. Rev. E. J. Davis and Rev. W. J. Woolfrey spoke. Votes of thanks closed the week as participants hoped for larger attendance next year.
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Western Arm Pond
Grassy Island
E. J. Davis
Horwood
W. J. Woolfrey
Change Islands
Fisherman’s Close Call With Strong Catch Impresses Crew
Mrs Grayfellow questions the fish catch as the crew recalls the moment it nearly pulled the speaker overboard. The fish is described as exceptionally powerful and valuable, prompting remarks on its strength and market appeal.
Not Married Yet Aims and a Poet Editor Prentice
A humorous exchange recalls Hodge and Tomkins on proposals while a narrator notes a woman in love with three men. George D. Prentice, noted Southern editor and wit, is cited alongside a quip from Will S. Hayes at a newspaper office.
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Hodge
George D. Prentice
Will S. Hayes
Mr. Prentice
Will
Obscure Reflections on Independence and Industry
A reflective musing compares stubbornness to independence and notes flattery mirrors one’s own view through others. It cites a railroad engine’s pulling power and cites a statistic claiming Canada’s 8,788,500 people are 48.68 percent of British stock.
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Canada
Former Tilt Cove Captain Reports Large Ore Reserves
Captain Phillip of Tilt Cove says there are several million tons of low grade ore available for electric smelting near Tilt Cove and adjacent sites. He notes old dumps hold culled ore above four percent and six percent ore exists in the old west mine, now flooded at 480 feet. A revival of mining is hoped soon.
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Tilt Cove
Old West
Daily News
T. Phillips
Public Notice on Stallion Horses Run At Large
Complaints have been made to owners of stallion horses two years and over that these horses are running at large. Penalty for violating the Statute can be up to fifty dollars under Consolidated Statutes Vol 1 Cap 51 Secs 29-31.
Trusting Public Targeted by Eye Glass Scammers
A letter from H B Thompson Opt D warns that itinerant eye glass sellers in Newfoundland test eyes then offer inferior lenses at high prices. He urges buyers to focus on the glasses’ actual performance, not just the product, and to avoid department store bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
H. B
Thompson, Opt.d
Optometrist & Optician
Water Street City
Notice of Motor Boat Description
A notice describes a motor boat named Honey noon about 30 feet long overall with a covered area. Details are partial due to damaged text.
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Gillinghan
Friends of Education
John Congrow Dutler
McMillan
Dr. Sterling
Albert Sterling
Mr. Blandford
Mr. Bristow
Mr. Owen
P.S
Charles Lench
Brigus
Grand Lodge
O A
London
Muir & Duter
Charles Dutler
Carmanville
Mariners
Peckford’s
Lot
N. Long
Peckford
Isla
W.W. C. Winsor
Marine and Fisheries
Department of Marine & Fisheries
St. John's Newfoundland
C. White
Holmes
King George Hotel
Lewisporte
Rathway Station
Mary A. Freake
W. H. Roberts
Wild Cove
H. P.mianus
Hodge Brothers’ Path
Summerford School
UeChurch Board
Summerford
Lake Superior
DR. Wood
Nfid
North Side
England
U.S.A
Stewart Roberts
National Oil Products Sc
St. John’s
U.S. Bureau of Fisheries
Arthur Ebsary
FORD
A. E. Hickman CO. Ltd
Ford Sales & Service
Nfld
Clyde
Shoe Cove
Bay
Beaver Cove
Port Aux Basques
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