13 May 1926
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
1
The St James United Church unanimously invites Rev H M Lyon MA of Carman Manitoba to become their minister. The Vacancy and Supply Committee recommended him without alternatives. Lyon may start duties on the first Sunday of August.
Mothers Day services across Dauphin churches featured special music and sermons. Grace United and Grace Church hosted programs for 260 attendees with C.G.L.T. girls presenting a Bible Mothers pageant and carnations for all. Rev P F Middleton spoke on Mother in the morning, and Mrs Capt Joyce urged reflection on motherhood.
Saturday race at Canova concluded with Jack Williams taking first place while Geo Phillpott, I Hines, Jim Bladon, Wm McClernon, and D Jordan followed in second through sixth. Next Saturday's event will start from Margo Sask.
James Audy a well known Dauphin figure died at Portage la Prairie's home for the aged. He arrived in Manitoba in 1860 joining Hudson Bay Co at Port Garry and later served Fort Garry Fort Elis Riding Mountain and other posts. Lake Audy on Riding Mountain bears his name. He left a wife Miss Spence two sons and a daughter.
Two weeks into term with three weeks left, the Normal class reports church visits to English, St. James, and Grace. A football outing to Gilbert Plains ended 7 to 0 for the Normal team with Mr. Miller as referee and rain as a shower bath. Gilbert Plains lacked boot cleats.
On May 24 the Lady Golfers of the Country Club hold a 2 ball foursome hole competition starting at 2 pm. Play begins at No 1 Tee with refreshments by Mrs McLachlin's cottage. Open to all members. please be on time.
At Dauphin General hospital on May 6 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Tris Harper. At Dauphin on May 12 a son born to Mr and Mrs Percy Bawdon. At Sifton on April 23 a child born to Mr and Mrs N R Sawicki.
Duncan Campbell, superintendent of anadian phin, travels to The Pas to supervise crews resuming rehab of the Hudson Bay railway to the railhead and to organize construction of a new line from mile 7 toward the Flin Flon mining region.
Members from Roblin Grandview Gilbert Plains and Rebekah lodges gathered at Grace United Church Dauphin for a special sermon by Rev. F C Middleton on Odd fellows of the Bible. The service included music by Mrs. Robt Hawkins and greetings from district representatives at Oddfellows Hall.
The May results show C N R beating Town 4 to 2 and Collegiate defeating D C L 6 to 2. Remaining fixtures include Brotherhood vs Collegiate and Town vs Brotherhood with refereeing praised as capable.
Evangelists Brand Winburn and Yeomans from Winnipeg plan a two week gospel campaign at the G W V A hall starting Sunday evening at 7 30 and continuing each evening at 7 30 for two weeks.
Three crowded houses welcomed the Dauphin dramatic society as the musical comedy A Runaway Girl played at the Dauphin Theatre last week. Local and visiting audiences enjoyed leading roles by Mrs. E. McNabb and Mr. North plus songs and dances from a full company.
E A Blow of the Colonization Agricultural and Natural Resources Dept and H A Pride of Canadian National Railways toured Dauphin and captured seeding farm scenes and cattle shots including Mr Cornwall's Guernsey herd. Dan M Hamilton guided the visitors and more harvest related pictures are planned for publicity use.
Orvil Thompson, Ezra Thompson’s son, suffers a fifth leg fracture while playing and remains in hospital. The same limb has repeatedly sustained the injuries, marking continued misfortune in his boyhood.
On National Hospital Day May 12 visitors toured Dauphin’s hospital. Superintendent Miss Cotter welcomed guests who toured the facility and enjoyed afternoon tea served by the ladies of the W. H. A. The event drew more visitors than in previous years, showing growing local interest.
The by law prohibiting bicycling on the town sidewalks will be strictly enforced from this date. Offenders will be prosecuted under the by law and bicycles of those found committing the offence will be impounded.
Mrs. Spillett a longtime Dauphin district resident born in Alliston Ont. passed away Friday the 7th. Survived by husband four sons Merritt A John Melville and James and two daughters Mrs. Wm Miner and Mrs Mellwrath eight grandchildren mother Mrs. John Hancey of Winnipeg and six sisters. Funeral held Sunday at family residence followed by Riverside cemetery with pallbearers FE B Armstrong Alex Ward Chris Ward H Needham Mr. Miller Hy Elgert.
At the Dauphin Agricultural Society meeting a boys stock judging team will be sent to Brandon fair in July. A committee was formed to select the team and begin coaching now. It is likely Ethelbert will also send a team.
Mrs. R. Stuckey of Gilbert Plains has returned home after a brief hospital stay. Mrs. Compton Mrs. Matrie and Mrs. ariviere of Ste. Rose receive treatment in the hospital. C. S. Jamieson is a patient undergoing surgical treatment. Charlie Dewberry of Fork River arrives for emergency operation to treat a ruptured appendix. Orvil Thompson returns with a femur fracture the fifth time from boyhood play. Wilfred Robson is a several days patient under Dr. Gunne. Rev. Fred C. Middleton admitted for a nasal operation and is improving at the hospital with plans to be discharged soon.
A bazaar and afternoon tea will be held Saturday May 2 from 3 to 6 AM at G. W. VA Hall under the auspices of the Girls Auxiliary of St. Paul’s Church.
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