More Stories 1920-1934 27 music was provided by Mr. S. Yorston . Then came the toasts which were proposed to Our Island, the church, the school, Our Dads, Our Lads and the C. G.I. T. These were responded to in a fine way by Messrs. M. MacLean , Rev. C. U. MacNevin , S. Yorston ., L Douglas , Robert Jenkins and Miss Isabel Lavers . The toast to Our King was followed by the singing of 'God Save the King'. Rev. C. U. MacNevin acted as toastmaster. Master Gordon Douglas who represents this district in the Boys' Parliament [an organization for church boys of various Protestant denominations] in Sackville and who belongs to the Georgetown Club gave an interesting talk on the work done by [boys'] parliament during the last session. This was the first gathering of such a kind in Georgetown and all who were there felt that the banquet passed off delightfully." (Guardian. May 28th 1930) Chief Deyokah at Hall "A concert of unusual merit was staged in Georgetown Hall last evening when Chief Deyokah appeared there before an audience which comfortably filled the hall. The program lasted for two and a half hours and the Chief had the attention of everybody throughout. The first part of the program was devoted to an address on the interpretation of many signs on the costume which he wore, and the music of the Indians, along with their history and traits. Several songs were sung and their dances demonstrated. After a sale of candy, the second part of the program consisted of several songs, readings and interpretations. Everybody there was delighted and the general remark heard today is that it was the finest entertainment Georgetown has ever had. Miss Pearl Lavers very capably accompanied the Chief on the piano and Miss Isabelle Lavers sang two fine solos. (Edited from Guardian. Nov. 8. 1930) Cup and Saucer Music "The Modern Show Company, St. John, presented their moving pictures to a large audience in the Town Hall, Georgetown , Friday and Saturday nights—also a matinee for the children. A special feature was the playing of cups and saucers, saw and knitting needles by Mr. George Easton ." (Patriot. May 9. 1931) Two Thousand Attend Races 'The Georgetown Horse Races yesterday drew an attendance of about two thousand people, despite the downpour about one o'clock that kept away large numbers from town and country. The races were keenly contested, the track records being broken for the trot and pace. Arrangements were by Mr. E. B. MacLaren . Lucky Lindy (McNeill) won the 2.13 Pace; Chestnut Dillon (McBeth) the 2.15 Trot and The Willys (McNeill) the 2.30 Trot and Pace. (Guardian. July 9, 1931) Sees "Talking Pictures" " The talking picture, 'Common Clay', the first to be shown in King's County was held in the Georgetown Hall on Friday, June 26th with one of the largest attendances seen for some time." (Patriot. July 3, 1931) Presented with a Smoking Set " Mr. E. B. MacLaren of Georgetown was greatly surprised on Tuesday evening, Jan. 5th, when a number of men gathered at his home and presented him with a beautiful smoking set. The address was read by Mr. Ashley Allen and the presentation made by Mr. William Hobbs . Mr. MacLaren replied in a very becoming manner Dear Sir, .... Those of us who have worked in the potato shed with you can never but speak in the most laudable praises of our association with you. You have treated us most fairly. The keenness of your mind and the broadness of though which for years placed you high in the ranks of the men of this Island have given you an even higher place in the minds of those placed directly under your charge, and now as a slight token of our respect we ask you too accept this gift. . . Your Comrades, signed on behalf of the men by William Hobbs ." (Guardian. Jan. 14, 1932) 1932's St. Patrick's Play "On March 16th and 17th St. James Dramatic Club presented the three-act comedy, 'My Dixie Rose ' to a capacity house each evening. The club has presented a St. Patrick's play every year for the past twenty years. This year the club upheld its high reputation won largely by the zeal and ability of its former director, the late Hon. P. A. Scully . The players most cleverly interpreted the various roles assigned them: Rose Fairchild as the lovable Dixie Rose ; James Boudreault ., as the noble Southern gentleman, Col. Abbott; Herbert Murphy as Dr. Maitland the thankless role of villain; William Fitzgerald as Guy Calder , Dixies' only love; James Condon as Richard Gordon , a not-so-noble southern gentleman. Others playing were Miss McGillivray and Joseph Kiggins . The orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Fairchild played patriotic airs. Misses Lavers, Donovan and Scully sang 'The Maple Leaf and the Shamrock ' and 'The Dear Little Shamrock .' Messrs. Clarence David , Albert Rafuse , Henry Martell , Ernest Fairchild and Gerard Scully brought down the house with their old-time step-dancing and southern comedy. The artistic decorations of Frank Gotell and the work of William Victor , stage manager, ably assisted the players." (Edited from Guardian. Mar. 23, 1932) Dr. Kennedy Moves In " A real estate deal of more than ordinary interest to the people of Georgetown and vicinity was put through here recently when the property of the late J. W. McPhee was purchased by Dr. A. Kennedy . This property, undoubtedly one of the finest in the County, lends itself particularly well as a doctor's residence. Situated as it is Civic Centre, Firehall, Library 1985