July 26, 1933

THE REGISTER

JULY 26, 1933

INTERESTING BUDGET FROM HARBORVILLE

Captain I. B. Morris returned last week from Scotts Bay, where he purchased a new yacht which is being rebuilt to suit his requirements. The boat is expected to be in readiness to be brought to Harborville the latter part of August. It is Capt. Morris’ intention, we understand to embark on his usual fall and winter cruise to the Florida coast in his new craft.

A pie supper, which proved to be a success both financially and otherwise, was held in the Hall on Friday evening as a benefit for Mr. Jacob Ogilvie of Burlington who recently lost his barn and contents by fire. About $23.00 was realized.

The recent manifesto of Premier Harrington, promising to place electricity "at the disposal of all householders of the Province," has been received here with a great deal of enthusiasm both by the villagers and summer residents. Coupled with this is the encouraging report that a large fish meal plant affording employment to upwards of fifty men, will be established here in the very near future. It is understood that a provincial concern, with a view to placing a high-grade brand of stock food on the market, is interesting capital in such a project and have decided upon Harborville as the scene of their operations. With such an industry in prospect and the assurance of electric lights, the future of this village looks bright indeed.

D. B. Parker, who has sold his store and residence to Maurice Spicer of Welsford Street, last week disposed of his entire stock of merchandise to H. F. Keddy of Berwick. Mr. Parker will continue as postmaster here until the last of the month, when with his family he will move to Berwick where he has rented Mr. R. S. Spicer’s tenement on Cottage Street. His successor as postmaster has not yet been announced. Mr. Parker succeeded his father as postmaster and general merchant here upon the latter’s death about thirteen years ago, it being over 60 years in which the business has been conducted by father and son. General regret is expressed by the people of Harborville and vicinity over their intended departure. At the same time all join in extending a hospitable welcome to Mr. Spicer who, it is understood, will carry on the business so long conducted by his predecessors. Mr. Spicer, since a grievous accident several years ago which resulted in the total loss of his eyesight, has been an apt pupil in the Institute for the Blind in Halifax.

Mrs. Frank Langille and two children, of Berwick, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dennison, who are occupying the Strong cottage.

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Parker and family and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Schurman, enjoyed an outing to Evangeline Beach on Thursday.

Miss Lila Rockwell, of Edmonton, was the guest of Mrs. Hatfield for a few days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCollum (nee Edith Jackson), of Belmont, Mass., were guests for the past week of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Burgess who are occupying one of the Bezanson cottages.

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rood of Berwick have moved into the cottage lately occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Miles Palmer and family.

Miss Katherine Keith of Waterville and Mrs. Watson Hutchinson, Morristown, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson.

Miss Maude McLatchy of Starr’s Point returned home Sunday after spending a week at Harborville Hotel.


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