Stories : 1919-1922 75 The captain expects to have the Charlotte M ready for sea in two weeks and intends to go into the coasting trade with her by the fall. Graham brothers are starting a meat-canning business here in the premises occupied by Mr. Daniel Compton . The factory will be under the capable management of Mr. Compton who is an expert in the canning business." (Patriot.. Oct. 9, 1919) The W. W. Jenkins property, house and adjacent buildings were sold by auction to Mr. Lester Lavers for $1,900, also the small building adjacent which has been used for a shop for $300. (Patriot. Oct. 17, 1919) Before the year was out Mr. Joseph McPhee had opened a garage; James Hessian had purchased the Fred Walker house and Walker had moved into the house formerly owned by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henry on . Soldiers' Social and Dance "The entertainment and dance held by the Great War Veterans' Association in the Town Hall, Georgetown , Wednesday, Oct. 1st was a decided success from every standpoint. The "boys" made a decided hit in their presentation of a scene behind the lines and their choruses and solos were well-received. The singing of Miss Rose Fairchild and the dancing of Miss Mary McLellan set a high standard for juvenile talent, which was in no wise diminished by the violin solo by Miss Carrie Hemphill . Miss June Stewart and Mr. Frank McDonald gave solos of which the audience showed their appreciation by generous applause. After a sale of baskets the dance commenced and the reluctance of the participants to depart ere the morning star testified to their enjoyment of this part of the program. The proceeds of the affair are to be utilized in the purchase of the residence which the G. W. V. A . intends using as a clubroom. The accompanists were Miss Barnes , Mrs. Fairchild and Miss Hemphill ." (Guardian. Oct. 13, 1919) First Armistice Remembrance "The people of Georgetown assembled at the post office at eleven o'clock on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, to celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the armistice. His Worship Mayor Macdonald in a few well-chosen remarks announced the object of the meeting. According to the order of the King all work was suspended for two minutes. Every business in town was closed for that short space of time. The citizens before dispersing sang the National Anthem and gave three hearty cheers for the returned boys and spent a few moments in deep meditation for those brave boys who sleep in the battle fields of war-scarred France and Flanders. The crowd then dispersed to their respective homes to partake of their "fish dinner" in observance of the national Fish Day." (Patriot. Nov. 14, 1919) Quintuples Victory Loan Objective "The total Victory Loan in Georgetown alone has exceeded forty thousand dollars. Georgetown with its objective of eight thousand has multiplied it five times and we may proudly clam that it is the only city [sic] in this Dominion that has acquitted itself in such a manner. In other words this is an average of between four and five hundred dollars per head of the population and this is certainly a credit to the place. This work was done with the co?? operation of all the people in the town, by the splendid work of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, of the collector, Mr. G. A. McCarthy and the committee in charge. Everyone is of the opinion that some fitting recognition of the fact will be made by the Government or the Central Victory Loan Committee. Three cheers for Georgetown and its able committee." (Patriot. Nov. 18, 1919) Santa Arrives in Georgetown The children of Georgetown were thrilled to hear on Christmas Eve that Santa Claus had wired Postmaster McLellan that he would arrive in Georgetown on the evening train and that they were to meet him at the Post Office at about seven o' clock. True to his promise, Santa arrived and drove to the Post Office where the children excitedly awaited him. Each one was supplied with a well-filled bag of goodies and useful toys. The children were loath to leave the office but Santa assured them that he would call on them at their homes later in the evening and fill their stockings to the brim. All scampered off to be in bed before Santa's arrival. The adults remaining gave three hearty cheers for Santa to which he replied wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The treats were donated by R. R. McLean and Postmaster