Birtle Presbytery Session Opens May 1937
Birtle Presbytery held two day sessions May 26 and 27 1937 with public access. The program listed officers Miss Marjory Stedman point Douglas Mission addressed by Rev S Brown and Miss Stedman plus singing by Decker Choir Crandall Ladies Quartet and Decker Male Quartette among others. A conference for mission band leaders and memorial service were included with prayers and closing remarks by Rev H J Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Stedman
Point Douglas Mission
Isabella C.G
May 27 Morning Session Presiding and Program
The record notes a Thursday morning session led by the president with a devotional at 9 30 by Mrs Bygrave of Oak River followed by the annual minutes at 9 40 by Mrs H R Wallace and the president's address at 10 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Summie
Bowman
Isabella
Bygrave
Oak River
H.R. Wallace
Five Minute Reports and Service Notes at Missionary Monthly
Proceedings list speakers and reports from Missionary Monthly including five minute reports from Mrs Hammond Newdale and others. Communion service opening prayer roll call treasurer and devotion details noted. Election of officers installation next annual Presbyterial and committee appointments followed by billeting and meals in Memorial Hall priced 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Monthly
Hammond
Newdale
J. R. Mitchell
Arrow Rower
Seeback
Angleville
al Decker
Decker
J. F. Douglas
Strathclair
Brown
Minnedosa Press
R. T. Clark
Isabella
Rev. S. Brown
G. Short
Peottapiece
G. Anderson
Hamiota
Stedman Solo
Ruttan
F. Houck
District Women Institute meeting agenda at Municipal Hall
The Ressburn Hamieta District WI gathers at the Municipal Hall with Mrs A L Decker presiding. Delegates register at 10 30 and attend an address by Mrs E Finch followed by minutes, reports, committee appointments, a noon dinner, and society songs and speeches. Supper is served at 5 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker Ladies Aid
Memorial Hall
Price
Immigration and Canada's British Identity Debate in 1936
George Exton Lloyd argues that Canada risks losing its British character as immigration shifts toward Non-British groups. He cites Ottawa figures showing 912 British versus 4340 Non-British arrivals in early 1936 and calls for reform via provincial admission controls to prevent a non British national drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natioonal Association
Canada
George Exton Lloyd
Biehoy
District WI Program and Evening Events Schedule
Presiding Mrs Gee and Simmie Selsgirth lead a singing session at 7 30 with Mrs Hough in Rossburn followed by a district board introduction by Mrs Breckenridge in Inglis and greetings by the Reeve. Resolutions report at 7 55. WI club songs win prizes at 8 00. Convenors give two minute project reports at 8 10. Ontario greetings by Mrs Walker at 8 25. Violin solo by Mr Broadfoot at 8 35. address by Hon Douglas Campbell at 8 40. Courtesy resolutions at 9 20 and a Strathclair Drama Festival one act play at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
Simmie
Selsgirth
D Hough
Rossburn
Breckenridge
Inglis
W.I. Projects
Ontario
AE Walker
Press
Broadfoot
Strathclair
Douglas Campbell
District Board Officers Named for Beulah to Binscarth
The list names officers including Mrs A L Decker as President and Mrs A S Fraser as Vice President across districts from Beulah to Binscarth with postings for secretary treasurer Mrs B R McNaught and provincial representative Mrs Geo Simmie among others including Mrs P Thompson Mrs D Hough Mrs L Lawlor Mrs Breckenridge Mrs W Hyndman Mrs F Fielding Mrs Frame Mrs Broadfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Thompson
Oak River
D. Hough
Rossburn
L. Lawlor
Kenton
Breckenridge
Inglis
W. Hyndman
Crandall
F. Fielding
Elphinstone
Frame
Lenore
Broadfoot
Binscarth
Simple Spray to Deter Dogs with Nicotine Sulphate
A dilute nicotine sulphate spray repels dogs and cats from flowers and shrubs. The harmless mist is strongly offensive to animals even when scarcely noticeable. Obtain nicotine sulphate from seeds or garden stores and mix about a half teaspoon per gallon of water. Reapply after rain or about every two weeks in ordinary weather.
Lavinia United Churches Service Schedule
Rev Brown leads worship at Lavinia United Churches with Decker and McConnell. Services are at 11 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School continues at each location as usual.
Millets Needs and Seed Bed Care From Experimental Farm Notes
Millets tolerate frost poorly and should be sown after danger of frost, preferably late May. Prepare a firm, clean seed bed by thorough soil work and packing to ensure shallow germination. Avoid seeding on weedy or loose soil. well prepared ground improves germination and weed suppression. Brandon Experimental Farm experiments show firm seed beds overcome germination issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birtle
Women’s Missionary
United Church OF Canada
United Church
Fternoon
Mission Band
Decker Mission Band
Mission Circle
J. Smith
Chumah
Young Woman's Auxiliary
J. H. Fraser
C.G.I.T
G. Simmie
Presbyterial
Prasadire
Arrow River
Mrs. Simme
McConnell - Decker Field
Rey Dyker
Hamita
Mrs. E. Forrester
Beulah
N. A. Robertson
Silverton
Netta
Stewart, Birtle
F. W. Decker
Decker, Man
Ressburn-Hamieta District
Women's Institutes
A. L. Decker
E. Finch
E. E. Finch
A. L Decker
F. Manwaring
M. McConnell
Ellenville
W.I
Musgrove
Shoal Lake
A. E. Walker
Bartonville
Ont
Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
Ottawa
National Association
Toronto Globe
Prairie Provinces
The
Grove
House of Commons
Sion
Victoria Day
Eeken
M.T.C
Red & White
Christian Science Monitor
Monitoroes
Christian Science Publishing Society One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Western Canada
O Lege
Accountancy
Western
Dominion
Business College
the Mall
Winnipeg
Manitoba
District Board
A.L Decker
C.kar
A. S. Fraser
B. R. McNaught
Geo. Simmie
Solsgirth
Rev. Brown
Nena
Fisher
Chevrolet
General Motors
Oshawa
CAT
Dweli Motors
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