Paradise Society News for October 1924
October 1, 1924
A call recently at The Pines, home of C.S. Bothamley, West Paradise, revealed a garden of flowers and shrubs that far exceeded public report. Mr. and Mrs. Bothamley are not only lovers of nature but they understand the “what” and “how” of garden and orchard culture. Their selection of choice and beautiful roses in profuse bloom just before the recent frosts, is particularly worthy of special mention.
The Church Aid Society met on Friday afternoon, Sept. 26th, with Mrs. Minnie Rice, and with Mrs. Norman Longley, pres. For the coming year in the chair, appointed officers and committees and discussed a program of work for the coming winter.
Miss Evelyn Longley left on Friday, Sept. 26th for Boston, where she will take the nurses training course at the Newton Hospital. She was accompanied as far as Yarmouth by her father, Mr. H.W. Longley.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Longley, recently were Rev. and Mrs. F. Stewart Kinley of Windsor, and Ref. Erle Kinley with his little daughter of Truro.
Mrs. Kinley Ingraham of Wolfville, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J.S. Longley.
Mr. Murray Elliott, who is teaching at Young’s Cove spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Ritchie Elliott.
Guests of the parsonage recently were Mrs. C.S. McLearn of Lawrencetown, Mr. Raymond D. Johnson of Windsor, and Mr. Wallace F. Forgey of St. John.
Mrs. C.S. McLearn, provincial secretary for N.S. of the Women’s Missionary Union, addressed the Sunday evening meeting, Sept. 21st on the “Acadia Proposition”.
The Acadia Drive local committee with Mrs. J.S. Longley as convenor will meet Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage to make plans for meeting, as far as possible, the Paradise allocation.
Crusade Day will be observed here Oct. 7th at which time Mrs. Ida Newcomb Gullison, well known missionary from India will address an evening meeting.
Mr. K.H. Smith of Halifax and Miss Frances Banks, also of Halifax, were guests during the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Durling.
Miss Helen Bentley of Middleton was a week-end guest at “Ellenhurst” home of Mrs. Vernon C. Morse.
Mrs. Edith Beard of Wellesley, and Mrs. Albert Angiers, Lower Granville are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Bishop.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jacques and family, Glace Bay, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jacques.
Preaching services Sunday, Oct. 5th: –
Paradise – 11 a.m.
Clarence – 3 p.m.
Rev. Edwin Morris, of Halifax, will speak at Paradise 11 a.m. on “Protestant and Patriotic Principles”.
After spending a pleasant vacation at her home in Paradise, Miss Mabel Elliott has returned to the West, where she intends to teach another year.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.27. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
October 8, 1924
No society column for Paradise in this issue.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.28. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
October 15, 1924
Address by Rev. Edward Morris – Distinguished Visitors in Paradise – Personal and Social Notes
Crusade Day of the Women’s Missionary Society was held in the Church on the afternoon and evening of Oct. 7th. The Society was fortunate in having Mrs. Ida Newcomb Gullison as special missionary guest and speaker. A portion of the afternoon service was given over to an “Acadia” programme, after which Mrs. Gullison spoke to the boys and girls present, telling the story of an Evangelistic school boy named Ramaswani. Again in the evening Mrs. Gullison in her characteristically impressive and pleasing manner addressed a large audience on the work of the Bimlipatam Field. Story after story of outstanding conversation of the loyalty and sufferings of many for the Gospel’s sake, and of the gradual breaking down of “caste” under the leavening influence of the Gospel of Love, fully convinced a sympathetic audience that the life and work of a spirit filled missionary is second only to the life and work of the Master Himself, and that through our Missionaries we of the homeland who are truly “standing by” with our gifts, our prayers and our study of the needs, are “workers together with God” and with them. A very appetizing supper was served in the Vestry. The names of several new members were added to the roll-call and an offering of over $36.00 was realized for the work.
Rev. Edward Morris of Halifax, organizer and promoter of Protestant principles on behalf of the Orange Association for N.S. and P.E.I. filled the pulpit of the Paradise church on Sunday, Oct. 5th. Mr. Morris is an able speaker. He is thoroughly conversant with his subject and is also a well known minister of the Anglican church. His yearly visit to Paradise on behalf of the local Orange Lodge is thoroughly appreciated.
Mrs. A.E. Longley of Washington, is visiting in Middleton at her former home and also in Paradise at the home of her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Longley. Mr. Longley who has been in Washington, since receiving the degree of Ph. D., from Harvard, where he has been engaged in research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is now in California, doing special research work for the Government.
Rev. W.I. Morse of Lynn, Mass., is spending a week here at his summer home where he is having some repair work done. He is also a daily visitor at the home of his brothers, Mr. E.G. Morse and the late Dr. Vernon C. Morse.
Mrs. Fay Hill of Summerville, Mass. has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Longley.
Mrs. Neal Balcom and little son Manning are visiting in St. John, the guests of Mrs. Balcom’s sister, Mrs. Fred Doig.
Mr. Max Munroe, who has been in Wellesley, Mass., the past summer, spent a few days at the home of his sister, Mrs. Chas. Harris while on his way to Wolfville, where he will continue his studies at Acadia.
Miss Helena Woodbury of Attleboro, Mass., was a guest recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Starratt.
Mrs. B.F. Bowlby was in Halifax lately, where she visited her daughter, Miss Jessie Bowlby. On her return she visited in Wolfville at the home of her son, Mr. H.F. Bowlby. From there accompanied by her son and his family, Mrs. Bowlby enjoyed the return trip by automobile.
Mrs. Troop of Bridgetown was the guest recently of Mrs. H.P. Layte.
Mr. Lewellyn Bowlby spent the week-end in Wolfville at the home of his brother, H.F. Bowlby.
Mrs. L.L. Messenger and daughter Miss Gladys Messenger will spend the winter at the home of Mr. Byron Chesley and Miss Maggie Chesley.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Saunders have returned to Wolfville, where Mr. Saunders holds the position of Instructor at Acadia.
Mr. Geo. Starratt is now in Miami, Florida, doing special construction work which when completed he will return to Michigan City, Indiana, where he has been located for the past several years.
Mrs. Rupert Chesley, Mrs. Minnie Rice, Mr. Chesley Rice with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Leonard of Clarence, spent Sunday in Waterville, visiting friends.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.29. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
October 22, 1924
Maritime Home for Girls – Splendid Address on its History, Work and Needs by Rev. W.M. Purdy. – Social and Personal Notes
Mrs. F.A. Zuill, a guest for several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Covert, left here Oct. 17th for Halifax, where she will visit for a few days before taking the steamer for her home in Bermuda.
The Misses Elizabeth and Minnie Jackson are spending their vacation with their mother, Mrs. C. Jackson.
Baby Manley Balcom, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Balcom, has developed a case of measles in St. John. While the little fellow is not seriously ill, Mrs. Balcom’s visit with her sister, Mrs. Fred Doig, of St. John will necessarily be prolonged in order not to spread the disease on her return.
Miss Charlotte Bowlby has secured the position of teacher of Grade VII in the Salem, N.H. school.
Mrs. W.S. Bigelow and sons of Canso are visiting at the home of Mrs. Bigelow’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Sproule.
Miss Helen McDougall Supt. of Women’s Institute for Nova Scotia will be in Paradise Oct. 30th, and will address the Institute meeting of that date at the home of Mrs. H.P. Layte. “Every Member Present” is the slogan for this special occasion.
A County Sunday School Convention will be held in the Paradise church, morning, afternoon, and evening of Oct. 28th. A fine banner will be given to the Sunday School best represented by delegates, with due consideration to distance travelled and enrollment of school. A programme of inspiration and information will be presented at all services.
A Special Thanksgiving Offering will be taken in the Paradise church on Nov. 10th. Please learn the need and plan for a time of spiritual thanksgiving as well.
The Electric Light Committee for wiring and lighting the church is as follows: Messrs J.S. Longley, B.F. Chesley, J. Eugene Morse, Mrs. Norman Longley, Mrs. F.W. Bishop, Mrs. H.W. Longley, Mrs. H.P. Layte, Mrs. J.E. Morse and Mrs. J.S. Longley.
A delegation of Boy Scouts will attend if possible the Older Boys Conference to be held in Bridgetown at the last of this month.
Rev. W.M. Purdy, travelling secretary for the Maritime Home for Girls, Truro, filled the pulpits of this field on Sunday last, at which time the history, life, and possibilities of this great work were clearly and appealing set forth. Mr. Purdy told how the restorative and restraining influences of the Home reaches permanently seven girls out of ten committed to its care; that the problem is not the problem of city life nor the problem of country life but the problem of the city and country alike according to the ratio of population; that it is not merely a provincial and church problem but a civic and national problem; and that since his work is legalized by laws pertaining to the commitment of girls, to the government provision of public funds toward maintenance, and also to the safeguarding of the religious rights of those committed, it is for the Protestant Churches sponsoring this great work at Truro (the only work of its kind in the Maritimes) to “measure up” and “carry on” to the end that not only necessary equipment may be provided but that the home may the better be able to reach and develop the souls of its girl life – as it takes for them the place and training of a loving Mother’s watchful care.
Mr. Purdy will visit this week the homes of Paradise on behalf of the work of Maritime Home for Girls as he did on a former occasion some five years ago. The ten year’s history of this work, along the lines of growth and development alone, reveals the fact that those who have made this development possible have themselves to be praised. Can we of the rank and file of Maritime Protestant churches say this is not our work or that we are not interested and thereby withhold our gifts and shirk individual responsibility? We dare not! By helping to reclaim and save another’s daughter we may and are the better protecting and saving our own.
Mr. Edgar D. Bent, who is attending Acadia University Wolfville, spent Sunday with his parents, mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Bent, Paradise.
The boys and girls’ Swine Club has several members in this, and surrounding communities. Friday was judging day at Lawrencetown. Miss Muriel of Paradise, won first prize of $10 on pigs exhibited by her.
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.30. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
October 29, 1924
Societies Active at Paradise – Men’s Bible Class Entertain Philafheas at Parsonage – Sec. Women’s Institute for N.S. Will Visit – Acadia Forward Movement B.Y.P.U. Social
Following a heavy cold and an attack of appendicitis, which resulted in the appendix bursting during a severe coughing spell, Mr. Harding Layte was rushed to the Middleton Hospital, Thursday evening, Oct. 23rd, and at the time of this writing is still dangerously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Layte have many friends who though shocked at the suddenness of Mr. Layte’s severe illness are uniting in a strong hope for his recovery.
Rev. Osgood Morse, St. John, Editor of the Maritime Baptist, visited this community, Oct. 26th in the interests of this well known denominational paper. Mr. Morse preached at Clarence and West Paradise during the day but because of an engagement at Middleton it was impossible for him to address the Paradise congregation on Sunday evening.
Miss Alice Longley accompanied by her sister-in-law Mrs. Albert E. Longley of Washington, left for Boston, Oct. 28th. Miss Longley is a graduate of Acadia Ladies Seminary in Household Sciences and will continue her studies, taking the Dietician’s course at the Newton Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis G. Martin, Rutherford, N.J., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Freeman.
Mr. Ernest Shaw has had excellent results this year from his small apiary and has been offering for sale a very excellent grade of honey.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Boehner and family are now nicely settled in their home, which was vacated through the summer months during the making by local carpenters, of extensive repairs and alterations. The Boehner home is now one of the most attractive residences of this community.
Miss Helen McDougall, Supt for Nova Scotia of Women’s Institute, will be in Paradise, Oct. 30th, and will address the meeting of that date at the home of Mrs. F.W. Bishop. A very cordial invitation to be present is extended to every lady in the community.
The Men’s Bible Class entertained the Philathea Class at the parsonage on the evening of Oct. 18th. A musical programme was given by Mr. H.W. Longley, Mr. E.G. Morse, Mrs. Norman Longley, Mrs. Ralph Williams and Miss Marjorie Morse. Short talks relative to Sunday School work were given by Mrs. W.H. Robinson, teacher of the Ladies Class. By Mr. J.S. Longley, S.S. Supt and by the pastor, teacher of the Men’s Class, Rev. W.H. Robinson gave a reading from the Psalms. During the refreshment hour Edison music was furnished by Mr. Henry Sandford. Several similar adult class socials are being planned for the coming winter.
Mrs. Vernon C. Morse with her daughters, the Misses Marjorie and Marion Morse spent the week-end in Clarence at Mrs. Morse’s former home.
Miss Elsie Whynot visited at her home in Albany for the week-end.
A cordial welcome is extended by this community and church to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miner and family of Westmoreland Co., N.B. Mr. and Mrs. Miner have purchased the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Berry, West Paradise. During the summer they were guests here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Longley, when their interest in Valley farming and orcharding terminated in their locating in this vicinity.
Acadia students now located in Paradise and West Paradise met on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Longley (convenor of the local Acadia committee) and spent an evening of pleasure and profit while developing a plan to help the committee and community raise, on behalf of Acadia College, the Paradise and West Paradise, allocation of $225.00.
A B.Y.P.U. social will be held on Thursday evening at the home of the president, Mr. Robert Longley. A delightful social evening awaits all the members and guests who may attend.
An entertainment furnished by local talent including an original play entitled “The Lure of Acadia,” written by Mrs. Ritchie Elliott will be given in the Paradise church vestry early in November. The above entertainment will be put on by the local Acadia Drive Committee. Please see posters for date and further particulars.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Banks of Morristown, spent the week-end with Mr. Bank’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.N. Banks.
Mr. and Mrs. DeLacy Foster of Middleton, were recent guests at the home of Mr. Wallace Rumsey, “Bellevue Farm.”
Source: The Weekly Monitor: Vol. LII, No.31. Published in Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia