Stories : 1923-1926 81 Another Whist and Dance "The whist party which was held in the Town Hall, Georgetown , on Thursday, January 18th, was a decided success. Whist was played from eight until eleven; the ladies' prize was won by Mrs. Fairchild and the gentlemen's by C. H. Tupper Morrisey . A delicious lunch was served and an hour's dance was enjoyed by all. The dances consisted of lancers, waltzes, one-steps, fox-trots, gavottes, and moonlight waltzes, Excellent music was furnished by Mrs. Fairchild , Miss Rose Fairchild and Miss Kathleen Fairchild . Violin selections were by James Condon and mandolin pieces by Bruce Yeo . Quite a sum of money was realized." (From Guardian. Jan. 22, 1923) A Woman's Epitaph "Mrs.--------- was a woman of excellent character. She had many friends but no enemies. She was a charitable woman. Never did she squander upon enjoyment the time that she believed should be spent on fulfilling the duties of her station in life. She fully realized her obligations and strove to meet them with exemplary fitness. She had a nice conception of the place that the family should have in society and conscientiously endeavoured to meet the exactions that morality decreed. In this capacity she showed what a powerful influence a Christian mother can wield for good. The merit of her good work has gone before and the reward that follows she will enjoy." (Guardian, Mar 27, 1923) Has First Radio Lemuel F. Allan of Boston, Mass, who has been spending the summer at his home in Boughton Island intends staying with his parents for the winter. Mr. Allan brought with him from Boston a radio and had it installed in his home. He has derived from it a great amount of pleasure. He intends making the winter evenings pleasant during his stay. He has picked up concerts as far south as Virginia. The people of Boughton Island also had the pleasure of receiving the results of the Dempsey-Firpo fight according as the blows were dealt." Guardian, Nov. 26, 1923) [As Frank Soloman didn't have the first radio in Georgetown until November, Boughton Island , in this case, led the way.] Spring Activities 1924 " Georgetown is losing no time as far as spring activities are concerned. The Women's Institute has seen to it that the many shade and ornamental trees planted along the streets a few years ago have received a due amount of necessary fertilization and care. The Council is to be congratulated for their splendid work done on the streets. All are now in first-class condition. The work has been carried out under the direct supervision of Mayor MacLaren who has had much practical experience in road- making. A largely-attended meeting was recently held for the purpose of organizing an Athletic Association. Interest was shown not only by the young men and boys but also be the two resident clergymen, the Mayor and Council, and businessmen. A complete set of bye-laws was prepared and adopted, a strong representative executive committee was appointed and no doubt we shall hear from them during the summer." (Edited from Guardian. May 12, 1924) Boys Down Cardigan "The Georgetown School boys played a friendly game of baseball with the Cardigan School boys. The Georgetown boys came out on the big end of the score [not given] but they had to work for it. The Cardigan boys showed themselves to be good sports and although beaten took it all in good part. The lineup was as follows: Cardigan : C. Buchanan , Catcher; L. MacDonald , Pitcher; S. Scrimgeour , First Base; N. MacKenzie , ; G. Buchanan , ; H. MacDonald , S. S .; C. MacDonald , R. F .; John MacDonald , C. F .;Ted. Shepherd , L. F. Georgetown : Spurgeon Walker , Catcher; Milford Batchilder , Pitcher; K. Fraser , First Bsse; A. Walker , ; W. Walker Third Base; R. Lavers , S. S .; W. Lavers , R. F L. Batchilder , C. F .; Philip Doyle , L. F Umpire : J. A.B. McConnell ; Base Judge: Mr. Wheeler ." (Guardian, Sept. 27. 1924)