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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
4
The Anglican Christ Church announces services by Rev. T B Butler. On Sunday January 31 1926 the 4th Sunday after Epiphany features Sunday School and Bible Class at 3 p.m. and Evening Service at 7 p.m. Oak River holds 2 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class and 3 p.m. Afternoon Service.
Orange lodge hosts a Friday whist drive and dance with winners in both ladies and gents divisions. The Decker orchestra plays old and new time dances. Women's Missionary Society marks its fifth birthday with a Friday party and lunch. Wheat Pool members attend a lecture and whist drive led by Mr Day. Decker curling rinks shine at Isabella tournament. A Masquerade Dance is planned for February 5 with prizes for costumes and lunch by Women’s Institute. Admission sets reflect age and gender.
Last year’s results were satisfactory and officials plan to double them before the next annual meeting. Secretary M. O Tremaine invites those absent at the last meeting to be pled to receive their 1926 membership.
First Draw at 8 PM outlines prizes across multiple categories. Prize items include a Silver Cup with Four Pyrex Sets valued 40.00 and four All Wool Combination Suits worth 40.00. Donations come from The Chambers Co. Ltd and The Hamiota Flour Mills among others.
Members of Lavinia Local UF M. gathered in the church basement January 19 at 2 30 pm. The last meeting's minutes were read and adopted with a motion setting 1926 dues at 125. Delegates to Brandon reported a strong convention. discussions covered cooperative purchases of fuel, seed grain, brood sows, and a high quality hog for fall. Members were urged to phone ahead with cattle and hog shipments and to improve notice and participation for all future activities.
First prize four hand painted china sets valued 30 dollars. Second prize four amber mouthpiece pipes valued 14 dollars donated by Benedict and Juckes. Third prize four Parker Duofold pencils valued 13 dollars. Fourth prize four men's Scotch Tams donated by The Chambers Co. Ltd valued 10 dollars. The rink wins most games but no prize in events receives five pound boxes of Lowney Best Chocolates donated by The Chambers Co. Ltd valued 16 dollars.
All entries by 6 pm Monday February 1. Draws at 7 pm Council Chamber. first games 8 pm. Five draws daily at 9 am 1 pm 3:30 pm 7 pm and 9 pm. Delays incur penalties. misses forfeit points. Open events include Grand Challenge Chambers and Citizens trophies. Blue Ribbon features five Hamiota and five visiting rinks. Local sponsors thanked.
Local judge Parsaint of the Court of King's Bench Northern Jundicis District Manitoba orders sale by auction. On Wednesday February 10 1926 at 12 noon Messrs McConnell Bros offer the north west quarter of section 8 township 16 range 24 west of the Principal Meridian for sale at F W Decker’s office in Decker village.
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