Front Row: John G. Neilly (Farmer), James A. Neilly (Farmer), Joseph Neilly (Farmer), John Doolittle (Farmer) Middle Row: Samuel Neilly (Railroad), Matthew Neilly (Storekeeper), Robert Neilly (Hardware Store) Back Row: Dan Neilly (Tailor), J.D. Neilly (Farmer), John R. Neilly (Farmer), Andrew Neilly (Jeweller) This picture was sent to New York for the Shooting and Fishing Magazine. Robert, John G., James, Joseph, John D., Andrew, Matthew, and Daniel were all brothers.

Before the turn of the century, the Doolittle Rifle Club and the Neilly team were widely known as marksmen. This picture was taken in the 1890's after the 10 Neilly boys trounced the Barrie Rifle Club by more than 90 points. The Neillys were either brothers or first cousins except for John R. who was a second cousin. Front Row (l-r): John G. (grandfather of Hazel Kell, Kay Russell and Wilford Neilly's family), James A. (Etta Meredith's father), Joseph (went to Manitoba), John D. Doolittle, Gilford, captain of the club. Middle Row: Samuel (grandfather of Sam Neilly), Matthew, Robert (owner of a Bradford Hardware store), I. Neilly (school teacher in Pennsylvania), John D. (father of Lorne), John R. and Andrew (Bradford jeweller).

"Newly elected Lions Club executive are left to right [front row]: Secretary Eric Hall; Second Vice President John Rutherford; First Vice President Bernie Horne; President Mac Lewis; Immediate Past President Jim Dodds; Third Vice President Gerry Van Alebeek; Treasurer George Robertson. Back row [left to right]: Director Gerry Barker; Tail Twister Joe Alebeek; Director Bill Melbourne; Lion Tamer Bill Lotto; Directors Joe Magani, Merle Woodcock and Jack Armstrong."

Article features news on the fundraiser by the Bradford Lions Club for the York County Hospital, news on the recent break-ins and theft around town, and debate on the true name of the Holland River (vs. Schomberg River in the southwest)

Bradford Lions Club President Lawrence Sturdy speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Bradford Lions Club President Lawrence Sturdy presents Bradford Public Library Librarian Adrienne Price with a plaque to be hung at the library in recognition of the Lions Club's donation to the Library Local History Room. Presented at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

The plaque reads:

"This Local History Room was furnished by the Lions Club of Bradford to Commemorate the visit of Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary President of the International Association of Lions Clubs on the occasion of their 50th anniversary October 9. 1987."

Contains news clippings and articles on various organizations of Bradford West Gwillimbury

"Bradford Salad Festival organizer Leo Kleiss said yesterday that pre-sale of tickets for the festival are going well and he expects that very few will be left by the time the festival gets underway. Advertising and community bulletins should bring people from all over Southern Ontario and the estimate is that up to 15,000 people will attend. Area motels and hotels have been booked for the past two months. Last week the Bradford Rotary Club issued a challenge to the Bradford Lions Club to participate in what should be one of the funniest moments of the festival - donkey baseball. The Lions have accepted the challenge and the event will be staged Sunday, July 18. In addition, the Big A Amusements will be opening their variety of carnival rides and games on Tuesday, July 13 to run through until the following Sunday at 6 p.m. Tickets for all the events including the teen dance, salad feast and the baseball games can be purchased at the Festival office in the old Bank of Commerce building at the corner of Barrie and Holland St."

Embroidery done by students of a grade 7 class in Nain Labrador. Given to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E).