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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
The Gourlay piano is described as meeting the needs of musicians for fine tone and responsive action, suitable for both pure instrumental use and vocal accompaniment, emphasizing its support for proper pianistic expression.
A large crowd attended Hanigta’s annual fair with about two thousand paying spectators. Cattle and ladies’ work sales were down due to previous risks and professional exhibitors, though horses and harness events showed strong quality. Sports featured Kenton, Oak River and Arrowton in baseball with a tight finish, plus three horse races.
Kenton won both games this week to lead the IX Baseball League and claim the district championship with the silver cup donated by W. Ferguson M.P.P. A 11-0 rout of Oak River and a 7-6 win over Hamiota highlighted Kenton’s push, with remarks noting umpire strictness and standout performances by McLean Basler and Stone. The narrative also covers postgame reactions and Hamiota’s challenge to Kenton, plus local fair events and harness racing.
The Free Press, a Liberal organ in the west, commends Dr W J Roche member for Marquette for his long service in Parliament. It notes his perceived weight of statesmanship and leadership within the Conservative party and his twelve years in the Dominion House.
The Hon. Robt. Rogers wired W. Ferguson MPP and G. L. Stone that preparations are complete to build the CNR branch through Viola Dale district. McKenzie & Mann (jrs) have the contract. Rapid City engineers are placing grade stakes and planning stations. One hundred horses and crews moved in as work starts Tuesday, rushed to finish.
A local staged comedy What Happened to Jones at MecConnell's Hall drew a packed audience on fair night. The cast delivered varied performances with a wholesome, successful production and an orchestra interlude by Miss E Cable and Messrs Squibb and Routly. Proceeds exceeded $100 amid high praise for Mrs Allyn of Rapid City who organized rehearsals.
The Gourlay Angelus piano offers entertainment at home for the whole family with both serious and light music within reach. It promises to satisfy the tastes of parents and children alike by delivering the best available in music.
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