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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
8
The Chumah entertainment held on Friday December 18 maintained its reputation for excellence. The program, though not ambitious, was well rendered with variety and Christmas spirit, featuring all ages in songs and dialogues and ending with raisin pies and baskets of delicacies for all.
Zion Church held a Christmas program on Tuesday December 22 featuring a children’s Lullaby Song and a Floral Fantasia by 12 young ladies in white gowns. The performance, though slightly sparsely attended due to sleighing, received strong applause and benefitted the Belgian Relief Fund.
Knox Church Sunday School presented a Wednesday evening program with choir choruses and well received stations. Rev Jerkington spoke on Boys Scouts aided by lanterns and the performance of Near My God to The by eight girls drew praise. The overall event reflected credit on the committee and volunteers who organized the program.
Start the New Year with Zion Church services and a Sunday School, featuring sermons on The Glory of Good Resolution and Can we still be Christian in 1915. A Patriotic concert in Isabella on January 28 benefits the Selgian Relief Fund with 50c adults 25c children. Watch Night Service at Zion Charely at 10 45. Canadian entertainers appear in Hamiota January 13 at McConnell Hall with a 50c and 35c admission. Local recruits join the Canadian Expeditionary Force, with a list of names and leave details.
The Knox Church choir presented a Christmas Cantata last Sunday evening to a large and receptive audience. The powerful music uplifted listeners and sparked anticipation for more inspiring songs from the choir before spring.
On Wednesday afternoon the 23rd, Jane Collie wed William L McLaughlin at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Collie in Scotia. The couple will begin their life together with best wishes from friends as they enter their new home. Also noted is the marriage of Bernard A. Stephens to Chrissie Singer at Christ Church Oak River on December 24 with a reception at Mr S Hall's residence. Rev GC Wood of Hamiota officiated.
The Hamiota Bouspiel will take pace on Tuesday January 19 and following days. Six hundred dollars in prizes are offered with five sheets of ice this year. Prize lists will be issued shortly.
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