Community notes recount visits and local events at Portage la Prairie
Local residents including the Hornes Merricks and Lynds visit relatives in Winnipeg and Scarth. Masonic visitors from Portage la Prairie and Austin lodge attend a meeting. W.R. Shaw wins prizes at Portage la Prairie and MacGregor fairs. Premier Bracken, E.A. McPherson win in The Pas and Rupert's Land, giving the government a majority. MacGregor School District meeting notes, vacation mood, and town social events described. A harness shop opens, Island Tennis Club hosts a friendly match, and two highway accidents near town are reported. Women's Missionary Society tally and pageant receive praise.
Fourth annual fair draws large crowd at MacGregor
A fair held at MacGregor attracted about fourteen hundred attendees under ideal weather. Despite reduced classes and prize money due to conditions, the exhibition featured strong horse and cattle entries, a large vegetables display, and solid horticulture and baking sections. Results in the base ball tournament included Portage and Oakville beating Elm River and Elm River, with Oakville edging Elm River in the final. A full report with prize winners will run next week.
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