1922

A pleasing ceremony took place in St. John's Parish. Osgoode. yesterday when, immediately after the celebration of mass by Rev. Ernest Bambrlck, an illuminated address and a substantial purse were presented to Rev. G. H Gorman, who has been in charge of the parish  for the past year during the absence of Rev. Frank Corkery, parish priest.

Father Corkery praised the manner in which Father Gorman had conducted services and other church activities during the 12 months. He had organized a Tabernacle Society at St. Brigid’s Mission, a section of the parish, and various other details had been carried out highly satisfactorily. There had been evidences, as well, of whole-hearted co-operation and support on the part of the parishioners.
Following these remarks. Miss Myrtle Allan of Peterboro read the address to Father Gorman and presented it to him, after which Miss lrene Grant presented him with the special sum of money which had been subscribed. Father Gorman, who replied with much feeling, thanked the congregation for its marked loyalty and co-operation. He felt keen regret at leaving Osgoode and if he had been successful in ministering to the parishioners he had only been carrying out his duty as a priest.
Father Corkery took advantage of the occasion to thank all those who had rendered assistance in staging the picnic of the previous day. Father Corkery also thanked The Journal particularly for assistance rendered in running off the sports programme.

The church was crowded and the many people at the service were deeply moved over the fare well presentation to Father Gorman. The latter is leaving today for a short trip to Western Ontario. The women of the parish as well as the communicants at St. Brigid’s mission had previously shown material appreciation of their regard for Father Gorman by handsome presentations. Father Gorman was formerly a curate at St. Patrick's Church, Ottawa.

Bayswater picnic to St. Mary's Grove had to be cancelled as well as Osgoode picnic and others.

The Osgoode annual picnic in real counry style, which will take place Monday, August 7, at Doyle's Grove above Long Island on the picturesque Rideau river, promises to excel in every way the successful events of previous years.

For swimming, rare country air and scenic effects the location is ideal and will be a treat to tired city folks. A sports programme looks promising for those interested in athletes and athletics, while Tippins orchestra is garanteed to make maerry every moment of the day.

A great deal has been said of home cooking but the cooking of the best devotees of this art will be served on the grounds in genuine country picnic style at all hours.

Come by train and our free busses will meet you, or motor out the Bowesville Road and Prescott Highway, markers at every turn.

Come to a real country picnic Saturday, August 12th Osgoode Annual Picnic Doyle's Grove, Rideau River, Above Long Island. Programme of Sports. Excellent Orchestra. Meals Served on Grounds at All Hours.

Despite many counter-attractions a splendid crowd attended the annual Osgoode Picnic at Doyle's Grove. Prescott road, Saturday afternoon when a lively programme of sports and a bazaar were conducted in aid of the building fund of St. John's Church, Osgoode, of which Rev. Frank Corkery is the parish priest. He was ably assisted in the supervision of the work by Rev. G. H. Gorman, who had been in charge of the parish suring the past year, and Rev. F. Tierney, who had direct charge of the athletic events. Many picnickers motored out from the city and others traveled by automobile, rig and train for many miles in order to participate in the enjoyable event, with the result that a substantial sum was realized for the church.

A number of prominent athletes of Ottawa took part in the competitions, the winner of the all-round championship being Charlie Summers. Dancing, which was free to all, was enjoyed by the many young people until dusk, an excellent orchestra and a fine floor making conditions ideal for this feature. Meals were served in true country picnic style, the dense growth of trees affording ahelter from the heat of the sun.

The result of the sports: Running broad jump -- 1, Ed. McLaughlin, Ottawa Police; 2, A. Houlahan: height 5 feet, 2 inches. Runing broad jump -- 1, Ed. McLaughlin, 20 feet 8 inches; 2, Leo McCaffrey, 19 feet, 7 inches. 16-lb. shot ptu -- 1, M. Watters, 34 feet 2 inches; 2, Leo McCaffrey, 31 feet 1 inch. 100-yards, open -- 1, Leo McCaffrey; 2, C. Summers; 3, Ed. McLaughlin. Hop, step and jump -- 1, Charles Summers, 42 feet 3 1-2 inches; 2, Ed. McLaughlin, 41 feet, 2 inches. 220-yard dash, open -- 1, C. Summers; 2, Leo McCaffrey. Boot race -- 1, C. Summers; 2, A. Patterson; 3, Tourangeau. Potato race -- 1, Leo McCaffrey; 2, C. Summers; 3, Tourangeau. Wheelbarrow race -- Summers and McCaffrey; 2, Patterson and Tourangeau.

Officials in charge of the sports included Rev. F. Tierney, W. M. Gladish, of the Journal Newspapers, Ed. Mahoney and others.