15 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
1
The annual fair drew large crowds despite a Friday rainstorm that paused open air events. Poultry exhibited record quality and the baby show drew many entrants with Mrs. McNaughton’s boy scoring top points. Mayor Bowman announced prize winners for each class as crowds cheered performances by local dancers and bands.
Attendies enjoyed a strong program beginning with Box and Cox featuring Barker Code and Gladys Hall. The Simpson children impressed with bagpipe led dancing, followed by skilled colored artists and standout dancing by Allan Ross. McMurray's orchestra provided music as William Rintoul received praise for his town contributions.
The Fowler Piano Co exhibit stood out at the fair as the only piano display. Its compact setup filled the space and Evoked a homely atmosphere with fine musical selections performed by Miss Kemp. The collection and tasteful arrangement earned praise for appealing to music lovers.
H. McL. Angus, piano tuner, will remain in town for another week. J. Barrowclough of Heintz man & Co. seeks buyers for a piano at Hamilton Hotel or H. Richardson. phone 342, ring 4.
A large range of dress goods in Voiles Muslins and Foulards all in dress lengths with no two alike. Knox waists in Georgette Crepe de Chine and Voiles offered with perfect fit. Dress Making Parlor in connection.
Alex W Wallace and James A Hall of Dauphin faced exemptions denied while Wm A McDonald and A H Lawrence were allowed. Wyman Arthur and James A Hall received extensions until November 1st and 15th respectively. en Heard of Dauphin also allowed until November 1st.
Reverend J A Cormie, pastor of the Union church at the Pas, has informed his congregation he accepts the call to the Presbyterian church at Dauphin. He will be inducted as pastor here in September.
Hon. Edward Brown provincial treasurer visited Roblin with Premier Norris and Winnipeg business leaders to review the rural credit scheme. He endorsed a larger Dauphin hospital and suggested four district constituencies engage in funding with possible government help. Brown stressed current labor and material costs and anticipated favorable times for fundraising and northern Manitoba growth.
The July prostitute examinations conducted for Miss Pearl Tucker's pupils at the A.T.C.M. saw Marguerite Smith and Edna Walker pass Primary Piano while Agnes McDonald Beth Crowe Mary Culbertson Constance Smith and Mary Walker earned Elementary Grade 2 honors or passes. Dorothy Beweil and Reba Riddell achieved Introductory Grade 1 honors.
St Pauls and Cumberland churches announce Sunday schedule. St Pauls holds Holy Communion at eight, Sunday School at ten, sermon The Highest Knowledge at eleven, and an evening address on Suffering a Necessity. Presbyterian Methodist union services led by Rev J A Haw with morning topic The Uncalled Angels and evening Thou shalt not kill. Cumberland service at three follows Sunday school with Rev H P Everett preaching Forerunners for Christ and The Eng ing Bridegroom. All invite parishioners to attend.
Piano tuner W. W. McGrew is now here and ready to tune or repair pianos or players. Orders may be sent through Fowler Piano Co, phone 211.
Aletha Rannie daughter of Mr and Mrs Stelck aged 15 years 6 months 15 days. Mrs Sarah Henry left on Monday for Vancouver. Mr and Mrs Benny arrived from Saskatoon on Tuesday. Mrs Robertson guest of sister Mrs Edwards left Tuesday for Miami Beach Ont.
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