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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
8
Sunday services listed for Christ Church Austin S Michael Wellington and morning Sunday School times, with Holy Communion at S Michael’s. Incumbent G M Littler invites cooperation from parents and parishioners. Sabbath School and Bible Close open at 2:30 pm. ship open to young sick and women over a certain age. A cordial welcome.
The Bagot Woman's Grain Auxiliary held its annual meeting in Dee Muh with Mrs. Fo HH. Radelfe chosen president and re-elected by acclamation. Officers include Vice-President Mrs. ipiece, Secretary Mrs. James Bar Fett, Organist Mrs. Newcombe, Auditor Mrs. McLachlan, and several directors. Formed February 1915, the group reports monthly meetings, talks on Women’s Work, cooking demonstrations, butter making, and Red Cross efforts. They raised about 70 dollars for the Red Cross, with 44 dollars more to aid cases, and thank all helpers for their support.
Public auction in MacGregor Manitoba by auctioneer William Cairns offers a land parcel in the North East Quarter of Section 27, Township 12, Range 8, plus a dwelling and granary on 83 acres. Terms require 20 percent cash, balance due at closing. contact Tunper Metavisie Robertson & Tuiter for details.
Six room dwelling house offered for sale or rent either furnished or unfurnished. Good stable included. Apply to W. A. Mirlock, phone 82-2, MacGregor.
Canada begins recruiting as Premier Borden pledges to raise five hundred thousand for the war effort. Current enlistment runs from three to four percent of eligible men, with District No. 10 (Manitoba and Saskatchewan) expected to add about 59,316 more recruits. District No. 10 already has 38,935 in the colors, with sixty district youths awaiting enlistment among other potential volunteers.
On St Johns Day December 27 officers for Temple Lodge No 49 AF AM MacGregor were installed led by R W Bro T R Ponton. Assistants included R W Bro Wa Cairns H T Trethewey W M Snow S W J A Anderson JW W Cairns treasurer R W Ponton secretary O J Wright SD S J Young J D J Richardson Chay Foe Lewin Organist G F McKay S S W T Sweet JS F C Berry Doof C J R Johns 1G F Southworth Tyler.
A Beaver resident Alex Lamont reports the MacGregor Old Boys Reunion held December 20 in Okotoks at R. D. Martin's home. Attendees included many MacGregor locals and relatives. a hearty dinner followed by Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King. The letter notes Herald subscription increases after April 1 1916 to 1.50 yearly, with 1.00 rate valid until March 31, and thanks subscribers while urging behind payments.
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