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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
4
Publication details for the Che Banicta Echo show Wednesday Thursday issues by Felho Publishing Co Arthur Sarees Hamiota Manitoba subscription rates and ad insertion deadlines. Copy for changes due by noon Tuesday to publish in the same week. W Venables Wh Josey signs.
The Iglo Ladies Patriotic Society schedules its December 12 meeting at 4 pm in the Methodist Church parlors, concluding 1916 activities. Donations include 10 from H A Wilson for Red Cross, 2 50 from Grain Growers for Private H Raberry in Germany, and 43 40 from a Friday dance. Members are urged to knit scarves and send garments, with shipments to Winnipeg by December 12. The group acknowledges 79 bags and 23 hot water bottle covers shipped to St John Ambulance in Etaples, and Red Cross items sent from Winnipeg.
The Ellenville Patriotic Society announces a postponed bazaar for Thursday evening December 14 1916 at the home of Mr. and Mrs E W McConnell starting at 8 o clock. Items include rubber goods and artful as well as plain pieces with prices paid for articles donated to aid other groups. Pte Harry Roeberry POW has been adopted by the society since August 1916 and Red Cross England receipts indicate funds and boxes reaching him. A sewing bale of twelve boys outfits twelve girls coats and twelve sleeping boots has been completed and sent back to Secours National.
The collection for the Belgian Relief Pond raised 37.00 and was sent to headquarters. A thanks letter arrived for the secretary treasurer. The society also acknowledges H L McConnell and Mrs Pearsos for 5.00 from a ten cent ten event. Next meeting set for December 12 at James Reid's. A Christmas shower is planned for the Soldiers Convalescent Home Winnipeg with edible gifts. Christmas boxes for Boys and POWs were packed and shipped nearly a month ago.
A reader letters criticizing a proposed by law that would empower constables to impound or compel horses to be kept in stables if found standing on streets for over an hour. The correspondent argues such a rule is excessive in moderate weather and likens it to Prussianism, urging farmers to mind their own affairs.
An OCR snippet shows attendance figures for Miss Cowan's room grades 2 and 3 and Miss Cochrane's room grades 1 and 2. It lists enrollment, attendance lates and non-residents, with unreadable digits in several boxes.
The piece lists top students and teachers by grade with best readers and writers across levels. Principal Cresswell guides a long roster including Minnie Sheridan Violet Kerr Hazel Hobson and many others recognized for writing and spelling.
Public auction at the Central House in Hamiota Manitoba on December 23 1916 at 12 noon sale to be conducted under a mortgage memorandum to be produced at sale. Dated Winnipeg November 21 1916.
Knox Presbyterian presents an evening with the Juniors on Friday December Sth at o clock. Children should bring mite boxes and certificates will be given to those advancing to the Intermediate Society. Miss Williams of Winniper will address the gathering.
Zion Methodist Church reports a successful anniversary and outlines next Sunday's sermon on Creed Conduct and Character. A morning service, Sunday School, and an evening sermon on ancient prophecy and the present war are planned. Junior League December 14th topic Companions and friends in danger. Senior Society Christmas and Missions. Forward Movement offering and Zion Christmas Tree event December 21st with 25 cent admission.
Zion Methodist Church observed its anniversary with sunny services on Sunday and Monday December 4th. Rev T Witbur Price of Crandail preached the evening sermon urging control of thought centers to follow Christ. A large crowd attended the Monday fowl supper feeding about 1000. The concert in the church auditorium featured Kipling’s Recessional and performances by Miss Belle Shier and Rev Middleton. Rev A E Smith spoke on Mr Britling sees it through.
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