Paradise Society News for June 1924
June 4, 1924
No society column for Paradise in this issue.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.10. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
June 11, 1924
Pres. Patterson of Acadia Delivers Eloquent Discourse – Missionary Meeting – Personal and Social Items
A large congregation greeted Dr. Patterson of Acadia University on Sunday afternoon. Taking his text from the 31st chapter of Job, verse 19. Dr Patterson made a masterful appeal for setting a true estimate on spiritual values. “The worth of things cannot be measured by the appeal they make to the senses but by the appeal they make to the inner spirit” said Acadia’s President. Just as men do not become immortal and cannot be measured because of what they have but because of what they are, so homes, educational institutions, churches and religion cannot be measured for true greatness by mere standards of wealth or prosperity but by true worth as revealed in a great work done and a great spirit represented.
“Religion is the communion and fellowship of a soul with its God.” said Dr. Patterson, “and nothing does the world need more today than to become conscious of God and to make God a reality in every day life and thought.” Just as soon as the world ceases to be bound by the standards of the senses in determining values, just so soon will men be able to enter into the inner sanctuary of the spiritual and judge truly. Thus seeing the things that are truly worth while men’s lives will be the more easily shaped by the ideal, the Divine.
Dr. Patterson’s message was permeated with the spirit of profound simplicity, of stimulating vitality, of wholesome spirituality. His visit to our church has been truly a great event.
The Women’s Missionary meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Shaw. The program was provided by Mrs. F.W. Bishop and Mrs. H.O. Bent on the subject, “Mothers of Non-Christian Lands.”. Readings were given by Mrs. Norman Longley, Mrs. J.S. Longley, and Mrs. E.G. Morse. Music was furnished by a victrola record and by Mrs. Ritchie Elliott.
Four Jubilee Missionary books “The Enterprise” were purchased by the society, also a sufficiently generous supply of Jubilee Hymn books.
A few members have over-looked the paying of their dues for the present year. The treasurer will appreciate your giving the same to her before or at the July meeting.
Mrs. W.S. Mercer, widow of the late Rev. W.S. Mercer who so tragically lost his life in a Newfoundland blizzard last February, is now here with her infant son. Mrs. Mercer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Longley. She will make her home here for the present with her parents, and among a large circle of friends and relatives.
Mr. Nathan Banks, one of our overseas men, whose health has not been good for sometime, is receiving treatment in the sanatorium at Kentville. His family and friends are trusting he may be able to respond to the treatment and return home greatly improved.
Miss Bessie Logan of Amherst, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeman of Point Du Bute, N.B., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miner of Westmoreland Point, N.B., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Longley and Rev and Mrs. W.H. Robinson.
Rev. Steward Kingley and son spent a recent holiday at the home of Mr. Kingley’s sister, Mrs. J.S. Longley.
Mr. Fred Ruggles lately visited his friends and relatives here previous to leaving Halifax on a business trip, which will take him as far as Toronto.
Miss Frances Lewis of Lawrencetown, spent the week-end with Rev. and Mrs. W.H. Robinson.
Mrs. Clarence Durling is visiting in Amesbury, Mass., to which place she was called by the sudden death of her sister’s husband.
Mrs. Rupert Chesley returned home June 8th after enjoying a five weeks visit with friends in Clementsport.
Mrs. R.S. Leonard, president of the Women’s Institute of Paradise will attend the convention of Institutes held this week at Truro.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Covert are home again after spending the winter in Mass. Their home is now being wired for electric lights.
Among the graduates of Acadia this year are Miss Alice Longley, who took her diploma in domestic science, and Mr. Gordon Starratt who graduated in engineering.
Mr. Ewart Churchill Longley of Paradise, received his degree of Bachelor of Science at Acadia this year.
Mr. Irving Bishop and Mr. Anthony Banks have just graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College at Truro.
The community extends a warm welcome to all students and teachers spending their summer’s vacation at home again.
Rev. W.S. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and son, Gordon, recently spent a week’s vacation in Yarmouth county among friends of two former churches.
A large number from here expect to attend the Association meetings to be held at Clarence this coming week. Services begin Thursday evening and extend through Sunday.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.11. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
June 18, 1924
The Women’s Institute will meet Thursday, June 19th at the home of Mrs. J.C. Phinney. Convention report will be given by the president, Mrs. R.S. Leonard. Subject of the program will be “Patriotism.” The hostess will be assisted in the entertainment by Mrs. J.S. Longley and Mrs. W.S. Smith.
Ripe strawberries have been picked her occasionally for nearly two weeks. The first reported was by little three years old Frances Harris.
Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Cummings and family of Annapolis, visited here June 3rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Gillis entertained Rev. A.W.L. Smith of Clementsport, and Mr. Romans of the Royal Bank of Canada, Bear River, while they were here recently on a salmon fishing trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Covert, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cover, Miss Ella Wilson and Mrs. Jerauld Covert, spent a short time lately at the Covert summer cottage, Clementsport.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Day of Liverpool, were the guests of friends here recently.
Miss Sara Longley of Boston, is at her home enjoying a short vacation.
Miss Berth Myers of Halifax, missionary on furlough from Ramachaudrapuram, India, visited at the parsonage, June 11th and 12th, prior to attending the associational meetings at Clarence. Miss Myers like Miss Wilson of Digby, lately returned missionary from LaPaz, Bolivia, is a very charming and efficient missionary representative. They would both gladly visit nearby churches at this time if their health would permit.
Miss J. Tingley of Point Du Bute, is in Paradise, at the home of Mr. Byron Chesley, where she will remain for some time as nurse to Mrs. Chesley.
Mr. Hermon Spinney of Freeport, visited friends in Paradise while attending the meetings of association at Clarence.
Mrs. Nathan Banks, Mr. and Mrs. G. Covert, Miss Wilson and Mr. Jerauld Covert, visited Mr. Banks at the Kentville Sanatorium lately. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kempton, formerly of this place.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.12. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
June 25, 1924
Rev. William Morse of Lynn, Mass., arrived her Tuesday, June 17th to visit for a few days at the bedside of his brother, Dr. Vernon Morse. Dr. Morse’s condition is slightly improved as of late.
Mr. Nathan Banks has returned to his home here after spending several weeks in Kentville.
Dr. Archibald of Lawrencetown has rented the David Freeman home here for the summer. While practicing in Lawrencetown he will spend much of his time here with this mother and sister.
Miss Ruth Ward has been visiting in Paradise for a few days.
Mr. Lewellyn Bowlby returned from Yale University Tuesday, June 17th and will spend the summer at his home here.
Mr. F.W. Bishop is in Halifax visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Beard.
Owing to the Methodist Conference being held in Bridgetown there was no Methodist service her Sunday evening, June 22nd.
The Women’s Institute of Paradise met June 19th at the home of Mrs. J.C. Phinney. A very interesting and instructice report of the Convention of Women’s Institute held at Truro was given by the President, Mrs. R.S. Leonard. A letter from Miss Bridge from England was read by the Secretary, Miss Boss. This letter included a graphic account of Miss Bridge’s visit to Wembley, a special mention being made of the attractions of Queen Mary’s Doll House and the exhibits from Canada. The main theme of the afternoons program was “Patriotism.” A poem entitled “Canada” was read by Miss Lillian Leonard. “Canada’s Industry and Morals” was treated in a short editorial read by Mrs. Ritchie Elliott. Poems entitled “Laura Secord” and “The Visits of the Prince of Wales to Laura Secord” were read by Miss Boss and Mrs. J.H. Balcom.
The greatness of the British Empire was referred to in a newspaper article covering many outstanding facts regarding the World’s Greatest Empire. “Hope” that magnificent patriotic poem by John Keats was read by Mrs. Phinney. Music was provided by Miss Boss, Miss Helen Starratt and Mrs. Elliott.
The invited guests of the afternoon were Mrs. H. Freeman, Mrs. R.L. Shaffner, Mrs. Hanley, Mrs. Harvey Phinney, and Mrs. J.B. Hall, all of Lawrencetown.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.13. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia