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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
11
A fragment references the World War I poem In Flanders Fields by Captain John McRae. It includes garbled additional text about Belgium and a misspelled name. No further context or events are readable.
Nominations in Star City and district yielded acclamations for five council divisions and several school boards. In Star City councillors John Davidson and J B Pengelley contest division 6 with five divisions returning James Greaves Wm Galloway Frank Kipling Angus McPherson John Ranson and reeve J F Younghusband.
The district endures a real early cold snap ushered in by near blizzard conditions. Temperatures fell to 18 below on Monday night and hovered around 16 below later Tuesday as sun attempted a rise. Cars suffer frozen radiators while locals ignore storm gear in unseasonable frost.
Star City Red Cross branch held a December 1 meeting in Red Cross rooms. A provincial letter thanked the branch for 451.33 and 8000 to British Red Cross from Our Day proceeds. Life memberships were conferred on Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Andrus. A New Year’s Eve ball at Gaiety Hall was planned with grand march at 9 o clock. Tickets cost 1.00. Decorations and committees were formed. Christmas cake raffle proceeds and prior fundraisers noted.
The Pleasantdale Red Cross met at the school Friday November 23 with nine members. Members donated items and proceeds listed include Mrs Palmer and Mrs Harper two flannel shirts Mrs Coulter 125 Mise Lindstrom 100 8 Pearce 2.00 W Wrenick 2.00 and sale Ewen proceeds 1.60. Next meeting set for Friday December 21 at the school.
Melfort district completed its Victory Loan appeal with a strong finish and over-subscribed the $200,000 target. Prince Albert city and Melfort led in Saskatchewan, totaling about $310,000 for Prince Albert and $200,100 for Melfort from 442 subscribers, with banks driving $113,900 and canvassers $86,200. The district’s overall total surpassed the $1,000,000 allotment, though final rankings may shift with complete returns.
Pte Alexander Speed known as Scotty Speed dies of wounds after first being wounded in last week’s casualty list. He enlisted in the 158th Batt at Melfort and served as a firet cam lineman, a plumber by trade. He was admired for dependability and cheerful disposition and had nearly finished his journeyman’s card. Local employers W G O’Brien and E A O’Brien spoke highly of him.
A fleer-plase orchestra has been organized in Melfort led by Merle Hill. The four-piece group includes Clarinet with Merle Hill, violin Jas Fraser, cornet J Kraeliog, piano and possibly drums. Local organizations needing a snappy orchestra are urged to note home talent.
City council session held in Solicitor Stewarts office due to a quiet town hall. Minutes note three quarters of an hour for the meeting plate and a salary request for Engineer Connor laid over. The powerhouse reports 33414 gallons daily. electricity at 2.48 per kilowatt.
A Melfort High School Literary Society meeting Friday featured a debate on whether three years of peace are more beneficial than the last three years of war. Harold Fennell Gladys Clearwater and Percy Bennett spoke for the affirmative while Flo Nevieon Alice and Mabel argued the negative. Miss Johnstone announced the verdict for the affirmative.
The Unionist executive secures rooms in Dawson McEwen block and announces meetings across Prince Albert Saskatoon and nearby districts. Speakers include Mr Fisher from Regios and Prof Collier from the University of Saskatchewan with others attending various halls and schools through December 13th.
Miss Gwendoline Whiting of Pleasant Valley married Mr. Frank Harris of Melfort at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W Big Uanton officiated with Miss May Minaker as bridesmaid and Mr. Clare Harris as groom’s attendant. They will live six miles south of town. Additional note from Vancouver reports Florence Lillian Humphries wed William J. Hamilton at 498 Third Street New Westminster, with plans to travel to California for five to six weeks. shortly after, Gladis Victoria Humphries wed Fred Cameron Bell of Anyox.
At Clapton school on December 3 an auxiliary to Melfort Red Cross was organized with Rev C Barnes of Melfort assisting. Elected officers include President Mrs Klein, 1st Vice President Mrs Brasten, 2nd Vice President Mrs Avison, Treasurer Mrs Carwardine, and executive members Mrs Olson, Mrs Scott, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Douglas, Mrs Henry, Mrs McHarg, Mrs Avison, and Mrs Jessie Ashdown. A meeting at Mrs Carwardine's home is set for Friday December 14 at 2 pm with a ten cent tea.
The Methodist Ladies Aid annual Bazaar and Fowl Supper was held at the town hall on Monday and reported a total of 472.60. Returns include Fancy work booth 188.45, Candy booth 81.15, Plain sewing booth LIT 75, and other receipts totaling the grand sum.
Melfort Lodge No 30 I P F elected officers for the next term. J P G E A O'Brien and others named. A plan to form the Triple Link club was approved with an inviting ante room for brothers. Next meeting follows Lodge next Thursday evening with expected strong attendance. Officers of the club include Hon. Pres H E Reddy and President E A O'Brien.
In a Dec 17 address to electors of Prince Albert, the Liberal-Unionist candidate rejects party politics during wartime, pledges national unity, honors wartime sacrifices, and promises to represent all areas of the constituency regardless of locality. He cites Canada’s union government and pledges to support the war effort and farmer interests.
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