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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
6
Six automobile loads of Cranbrook residents visited Fort Steele for a April 16, 1914 concert that filled the hall with an enthusiastic crowd. Several performers appeared on the program and many numbers drew encores. Dances by Patricia McDermott and Judy Wilson followed the concert, held to aid the local Catholic church with Miss Bassie directing arrangements.
The programme lists Highland Fling by McDermot and Judy Wilson, Kennedy selection, Gooi Bye by Andy Wilson and Patricia McDermot, and Miss Kennedy with Mr Raworth. It includes Cavalleria Rusticana, The Baby's Lullaby, Morning Dance, Good-bye to Summer, Hunting Tower and other pieces featuring Alicia Needham Mrs J Tuenhauser, Mrs George Stevenson, and Mr Raworth.
The Fernie junior lacrosse team invites Cranbrook juniors to a May 1 contest in Fernie for a $33 prize. If players cannot be released from school, local businessmen are asked to assist. For details contact Russell Dudley, captain, or R. S. Garrett with particulars already sent.
Knox Presbyterian Church announces morning worship at 11 with 2 Chronicles 6 8 as subject and an evening service at 7 30 with 1 Corinthians 12 18 as subject The Cranbrook lodge of Odd Fellows will attend the evening service Choir selections are planned for both services Sunday school and Bible class convene at 3 The mid week meeting is Tuesday at 8 Knox Debating and Literary Society meets Wednesday at 8 The Rev J S Henderson of Vancouver will conduct services on Sabbath May 3rd
Pastor Rev C E Kendall presides at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m services with Sunday school at 3 00 p m Fellowship Bible class at 3 00 p m Baptist Young People's Union Monday 8 00 p m Junior B Y P U Friday 4 15 p m Weekend prayer meeting Saturday 8 00 p m Morning topic God the Giver Evening topic The Unpardonable Sin Avoided Baptismal service to follow Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Rev W Elson Dunham preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m continuing four part series Some Solutions Offered for the Problem of Life Morning subject Heroism in Christian Service Evening subject Socialism Economic Salvation Prelude and offertory music by Mrs George F Stevenson and others Mr Nidd to give a brief organ recital before the evening service
Harold Brown Offertory Benediction des Agnea Navannart Solo Within These Sacred Dwellings Estate Postlude Marche Militaire Sea Soces Clark Stevenson Choir Mrs Geo Leader Mr Chas F Nidd Organist All are invited to the above services
A column recalls a preacher who lost memory and clings to marriage as a fixation, plus anecdotes where memory returns in parts or is misled by cues. Tales include a clerk recalling colors for people, a man diving for his hat after shouting "black," and a card player hearing "trumps" after a lapse.
The Rev W E Dunham spoke to poultry competitors at the manual training school on Wednesday afternoon. A H Webb introduced the speaker and offered tips on handling broody hens. He advised against helping weak chicks from shells and outlined a ration of onion tops bread crumbs and a boiled egg. The audience learned about feeding for scrappy growth and were shown the A coop. The speaker encouraged obtaining a small incubator next year to pursue the business and many questions followed as competitors aimed for a strong showing.
Report notes the fall fair with H White and Dexter in attendance. It highlights the Salvation Army Self Denial Week, urging readers to support large needs across Rescue Homes and child care in Canada. It outlines costs for meals and shelter, and requests donations to the local corps aiming to raise $300 for the year.
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