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THE USHAWA D. SRE, ALLY TIMES; WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1929 PAGE FIVE hoo Suburban and District News NEWCASTLE HOLDS ITS FLOWER SHOW Mrs. M. Brown Wins Cup for Most Points at the Show Newcastle, March 27. -- Mr. C. R. Carneth, accompanied by Councillor & H. Jose, motored to Belleville on iday morning and returned the same evening. «ie Misses Marion Richard and Minnie Pearce spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, S. E. Scultharpe, at Port e. ' "Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Cook, CP.R, were entertained at dinner at Mr. and Mrs. George Honey's, on Tuesday. Mrs. L. E. Parks and Rev, H. A. Mellow, called on her brother, Mr. A. Mellow on their way home to Manilla, last 'week. Miss Muriel Bradley was taken to Toronto last week end to prepare for * an operation which it is hoped will prove successful and lead to the re- storation of the health and strength she has lacked in recent years, Mr. W. H, Anderson recently re- ceived by registered mail a handsome medal from Woodslee Lodge 1.O.O.F., in recognition of his twenty-five years of membership in the lodge. Mr, An- derson is naturally proud of his med- al and its receipt was quite a sur- prise to him. It is gold -set in col- ored enamel, suspended from three gold links emblematical of the order and fitted with a pin for attaching to the lapel of a coat. Mr, Reg. Le Gresley has purchased from Mr. Lloyd Snowden, of Maple Grove, a tractor, plow and set of discs with which to speed up the | Monday evening on '} Society, congratulated Mrs. spring seeding - operations, also a blizzard to fill his silo in the fall, A car of western ' horses which were brought here last: week and stabled at Mr. W. M. Reid's on the - ekin- farm, attracted con- siderable attention on: the . part of farmers of the neighborhood. Mr, Louis Clark went to B and Rossmore on Friday to spend a few days with relatives there. Mrs. I. E entertained um the occasion of her grand-daughter's birthday, Miss Ida Barker, Mr. Richard James, of Toronto, spent the week end with his parents, Rev. and Mrs, E. R. James. The regular meeting of the C.G.IT. was held on Tuesday evening, after a discussion on the magazine contest for C.GLT. groups, the book of Ruth was dramatized by Marjorie Cowan as Boaz: Helen Lycett as Naomi; Minnie Pearce as Ruth; Ruby Cowan as Orpah, The meeting was very much enjoyed. The annual Flower Show under auspices of the Horticultural Society, was 'held on Friday last. For the third time although not for the third time in succession Mrs, Matt Brown has won the Chester Massey Chal- lenge Cup for most points in the Spring Flower Show, Mrs, J. E. Mat- chett, president of the Horticultural Brown and presented her with the cup on conclusion of the program following the usual supper in connection with the show. Mr. S. J. Jackson, judge, gave a practical talk on gladioli and flower culture in general and answer- ed satisfactorily several questions put to him by those present. i Rev. W. P, Rogers, 1st vice presi- dent, occupied the chair. Edwin Han- cock, Louise Hancocl: and John Van- Dusen, winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively in the essay com- petition, "Suggestions how to inter- est boys and girls in the work of the Horticultural Society," read their Thursnay, Friday and Hoot to the Rescue Moonlight and Roses! Mad Deeds at Midnight Hard Fighting! Speedy Action! Thrills! ADDED ATTRACTIONS The Last Chapter of "The Mystery Rider" And a "Rip-Roaring Comedy" lA =) LL nterta New Age Expressed In Modern , "Interference" compositions in turn and thus pro- vided one of the best features of the prostam. Mrs. R .W. Walton, owed by Mrs. Matchett, gave a very full and comprehensive report of part of the proceedings and addresses of the Ontario Horticultural Society Convention which they attended in Toronto recently. MIRTLE GLUB HOLD "ANOYSTER SUPPER * About Eighty Attend the Community Club Function Myrtle, March 26. --- Miss Viva Briggs, of Toronto, spent the week 'end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briggs, A heavy thunderstorm of unusual duration for this season of the year passed over here on Thursday night, accompanied by a very heavy rain, Mrs. Ransier visited her nephew, Mr. Leonard Ross, of Brooklin, last week, Mr, John Kichlain, section foreman, has engaged an extra gang of men to put in new ties on the C.P.R, tracks. Mr. Erle Beadle has purchased a truck to deliver groceries and Rath- ering produce for his store, Miss Dorcas McFarlan spent the week end with Toronto friends, Mr. Mack Duff has had a buyer from the west around buying up sheep from the farmers. A number from here attended the play "Go Slow Mary", which was given at Ashburn on Friday night, The Community Club held an oys- ter supper in the hall on Thursday night when about eighty enjoyed the generous servings of oysters - that were tastily prepared by Mrs, John Birkett. During the evening Mr, and Mrs, Will. .J. Cook, who have so kindly opened up the club rooms to the public for the past two winters, were presented with a floor lamp, Mr, Cook in his usual pleasing manner made an appreciative reply to the presentation, The floor was then cleared and the strains of the violin made dancing feet busy until the wee sma hours of the morning, The March meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs, Dave Leury on Thursday afternoon with an attend- ance of nineteen, Mrs, Merriman, the president, presiding. A program of appropriate readings and musical selections was enjoyed when the meeting was thrown open for busi- ness . transactions," After which the hostess served 'a dainty lunch for which she was tendered a hearty vote of thanks. The April meeting will be held at Mrs. Olive Graham's. The Willing Workers Class' held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Perey, ednesday night when a good attendance was present. The fancy quilt whish was started last month was continued and a number of pieces of it was completed. 'At the close of the gathering Mrs, Percy served lunch and the happy gathering broke up eager for the next quilting which -will be held at Miss Pauline Price's, * School clases on Thursday of this week for the Easter holidays. ASHBURN HORSES HAUL OUT CARS Heavy Rains Have Made the Roads Almost Impassable Ashburn, March 26. -- The heavy rains of late have made the roads al- most impassable, A number of cars have got stuck in the mud and had to be hauled out by horse power, The Women's. Guild held a quilting bee in the church basement on Wed- nesday afternoon and finished two quilts for the sale which they send regularly to Western missions, Pleased to report that Mrs. W. B. Mitchell is improving from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. Somerville, of To- ronto, are getting settled in' their home here. Mr. Dan Parrott has been wiring the house and buildings and when it is completed it will be a very modern home. Mr. Joe Johnston has rented part of his farm to Mr. Simpkins, Miss Mary Kerr visited with her aunt, Mrs. W. A. Dryden, of Brook- THURSDAY FRIDAY ) SATURDAY IN , rg WILLIAM | YOU WILL NEVER FORGET-- this strange absorbing story. Woven into the glittering met of the upperworld! Revealing the emotions of those who live on false rep- utations! Regular Prices ------ n-- -- at Ta AeA RAR AREA AER lll l ll lel I- / » W ~ Graceful Lines Vie i yy " E Pa i yo | Fashions For the young miss. Tweeds with a new touch of style © $8.9510 $39.50 that make them really more than tweeds, hair cloths in soft natural colors, Plain camel Tailored and Trench Coats in navy Tricotine. For more dressy occasions a . wonderful showing of beautifully made goats in navy tricotine. Black broadcloth and the always popular sand shades. at back in either mole, broadtail or Priced at The Most Important Showing of the New Spring Season Brims are turned in a mew way. Crowns moulded with a sleek, new line, Decidedly chic, usher. ing in new treatments im trim. 'ming, new colors and new straws with pearly Visca and fine Visca weaves perhaps the most popular. Prices $essee ssssssnsnssnssse Featuring collars with the Princess Mary Bow self material. lin, last week, Mrs. James Balfour, who has been confined to ker bed the greater part of the winter, is able to be around the house again, The play "Go Slow Mary," which was given by the young people in the church.basement on Friday night was a splendid success. The evening was not a very promising one as it was showery or the attendance would have been much larger. The charac- ters were: Bill Abbey, (Rev. W. B. Mitchell) ; Mary Abbey, (Miss Hazel Mole); Mrs. Burdon, (Miss Bérnice Werry); Sally Porter, (Miss Hilda Claughton); Harry Stevens, (Mr. Russell Walker); Bert Childs, (Mr. 'Wm Burgess) ; Bobby Burdon, (Mas- ter Walter Anderson); Dolly Bur- don, (Miss Ruth Trull; Katie, (Miss Mary Kerr) ; Danny Grubb, (Mr. Joe Johnston); Murphy, (Mr. Wesley Routley). Each character took his or her part in a 'splendid manner and seemed quite at home on the stage. Between acts Messrs Herbie Ash- ton and Jim Carter entertained the audience with violin selections. The proceeds amounted to thirty-eight dollars. ORONO COUPLE'S SILVER WEDDING Forty Friends Gather to Celebrate the An. niversary Orono, March 27. -- Messrs Well- ington Blewett and W. J. Walter re- turned Tuesday after a month's visit to Seaforth and other western towns. Mr. W. M. Winters, of Oshawa, visited at Mr. John Morris', Mr. T. Smith attended a conference of the agency staff of the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, at Peter- boro, recently, % Mr. and Sirs. J. J. Gilfillan and family, Mr, James and Miss Viola Gilfillan, of Toronto, attended the fuperal of her step-mother, Mrs. P. A. Johnston, of Bowmanville. Mr. W. S. Haw has moved to the R. R. Waddell apartment vacated by Mr. C. R. Carveth, : Misses Hilda Gamsby, also Miss Rosaline Gamsby spent the past week in Toronto. ' Mrs. P. A. Bragg, of Darlington, 1s visiting Mrs. S. Halliday. Mr. O. M. Wright, Bethany, Do- minion Life Agent, was in town last week. Mr. and Mrs: Frank Cooper, 6th Line, with their son, Mr. Percy Coop- er, spent the week end at their daughter's, Mrs. Brook's, Picton. 'Mr. and Mrs. Madison Hall cele- brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding on Saturday last at their home, Mill St., when about for- ty friends and neighbors were invited in for the evening. Their daughter, Miss Catherine, and lady friends from Toronto, were also present. After an excellent supper the remainder of the evening was spent in games and chat. The service at the Park Street United Church was taken by the men of the congregation last Sunday. The choir loft was filled to capacity at the evening service. Mr, M. H. Sta- ples sang the "Golden City" and the choir as a voluntary, the "Recession- al." Pastor Rev. William Sterling ac- cupied the pulpit in the morning. M.. H. B. Cowan, of Peterboro, editor of Farm and Dairy, who took as his subject, "The Wonders of God's World," gave a very fine address. On Monday the men gave a ban- quet in the armories. About four hundred were seated at nicely decor- ated tables and a' fine hot supper was served. An excellent program fol- lowed at which Ex-Mayor Tom Hol- gate presided. Mr, A. E. Hircock, of Bowmanville, the vocalist of the evening, rendered several fine num- bers. Captain F. C. Palmer, of Bow- manville, delivered a fine address on the "Union Jack.", illustrated by flags of different periods in the life of the empire. The Tamblyn orches- tra enlivened the evening with sev- eral fine selections. Community sing- ing was led by Mr. Mi: H. Staples. Mrs. R. H. Brown at the piano. Rev. William Sterling hanged all who had taken part in making this banquet such a grand success, The total pro- ceeds of the banquet being $220. Mr, and Mrs, E. S, Keats, having returned from their trip to Winnipeg, were invited to Mr, W. Treasure's for dinner, where .to "their surprise, were greeted by a large number of friends, it being the thirty-fifth anni- versary of their wedding day. The party sat down to a beautiful dinner, the tables being decorated with ferns and flowers. White bells and ribbons were hung in arch fashion over the bride and groom. After a bountiful meal Mr. Treasure called' the friends to order and proposed a toast to the bride and groom, wishing them con- tinued. health and happiness. Mr. Keats thanked the friends on behalf of himself and wife for the beauti- ful presents and good wishes, Mr, Keats was a former Orono boy and their many friends join in extending hearty congratulations. KEDRON W.A. HOLDS SOCIAL EVENING Fine Affair Takes Place at the Home of Mrs. Harold Mountjoy Kedron, Mar, 25.--The Women's Association held a social evening in aid of the flower fund, at the home of Mrs. Harold Mountjoy, last Tuesday evening, and considering the condition of the roads, there was a very good crowd. A very enjoyable evening was spent play- ing progressive games, Miss Kathleen Conlin and Master James Love, of Oshawa, spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. 8. Conlin. Mrs. William Hepburn visited friends In Brooklin recently. Mr. H. F, Werry, Mr, R. J. Luke, Mr. William Hepburn, Mr. W." N. Hoskin, Mr. George Scott and Mr. R.oss Lee were among those from this district who attended the Ro- tary Club banquet ,which was held in Brooklin last Wednesday night. Miss Elda Mountjoy spent the week-end with her grandmother, Mrs. M. H. Langmaid, Oshawa. Report Unfounded \ Kingston.--~The report that the body of a man believed to be Ben Kerr, one of the two rum-runners who disappeared about foup weeks ago, had been taken out of the water in the vicinity of Kingston, was found to be. without founda- tion. d TWO KILLED Regina, Mar. 27. -- Two well- known residents of Regina, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Armour, were' in« stantly killed last night when their motor car was struck by a south- bound passenger express at a level crossing on the Southern Pacific route. Both bodies were mangled in the wreckagé., Body Found Peterboro, -- Some time during the winter, when James A, Brown of Roseneath, was having a well repaired, a sack was found lying across the brace of the pump, sev- eral feet below the surface of the ground. On Sunday his hired man and Jack Weel, prompted by cur- fosity ovened the sack and discov- ered the body of an infant, ry 23 yi y M. R. 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