Generous Prizes For Bonspiel Draw Attention From Community
The bonspiel events run from February 22 to 25, with about $600 in prizes and cork donations already counted by the committee led by Meseres and HG Dawson. Donations come from Canada West Grain Co and many local firms, including Red Cross supporters. The plan includes prize auctions, souvenirs for winning rinks, and a community gathering with a parish service on February 20 and a large rally on February 25 at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buneysel
Cauvassing Committee
Meseres
HG Dawson
D. D. Hill
Hawke
Cork
Wil
Daughters of the Empire
Johnstons
Red Cross
Carrother
Canada West Grain Co
G. B. Johnston
Letorade
E Hawke
Dutton Wall and Ver Lumber Co
A. McMichael
G. B. Jameson
Melfort Trading Co
W. Fraser
C. Millard Bros
Dr. Hatton
Tamarac Assaly Bros
Maoerthur
KE. J. Crawford
Carling
H. Graham
Clift Bros
Town Hall
Ray Tapton
Ian
Short Courses Well Attended at Agricultural Society
Courses under the Agricultural Society began yesterday with fair attendance. Afternoon sessions drew larger crowds with about half the participants from the high school. A dairying talk was delivered by high school pupils, and sessions will continue through the week inviting rural schools to attend amid poor county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Romain Lee
Local Bank Branch Receipts 5 Dollar Postmaster Payment
Fragmentary record notes a receipt of 5.00 dollars from the postmaster at Morwick for an Overseas Tobacco Fund. Mentions names Wallace Disou and Wied Eos Right dim Bookine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Morwick
Overseas Tobacve
Wallace Disou
Lent Mission Services Planned Across Dominion Churches
During Lent a series of special mission services will be held in Anglican churches across the Dominion in cooperation with the motherland. The program aims to deepen spiritual life and mobilize church forces for intercession on Empire needs during this time of struggle. In the Deanery of Melfort services are set for 15th to 21st with details to come. Missioners will be clergy from the Diocese of Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Melfort
Saskatchewan
Bible Class Skating Party at Presbyterian Church
The Adult Bible Class of the Presbyterian church enjoyed a skating party Monday night then moved to the Masonic hall for a social hour and a half. Officers for the next six months were elected and speeches followed the supper provided by the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Hall
Cairns
McColl
Miss McCamis
Cairne
Miss McKellar
Teecher
Ming McKellar
Guess What's On The Red Cross Cushion Sale
A historical notice describes a Red Cross cushion sale with tickets selling from $5.00, listing donors and helpers such as Mrs. Beree Miss Rath Allardyce Viola Beese and Frances Lee. The sale proceeds, plus items like pajamas and gloves, will be used for the cushion’s 1916 event and are described as nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trawin
Naisberry
A. E. Fennell
Beree
Misses Rath
Allardyce Code
Viola Beese
Mesdames Humphries
Reese
Code
Frances Lee
Mies Stark
Miss Beatty
Meedames Purdy
Gray
Terrant
Hawke
W. H. Jameson
Aikenhead
A. Wood
Lsbis
Eeera
Slim
Clarke
Stinn
Red Cross
All Saints Church Service Schedule and Notices
All Saints Church announces Sunday events for February 13 with morning prayer sermon at 1 00 pm and evening service at 7 00 pm led by the rector. Notices include Mies Clarke of Melfort reporting a death in the East and J B Cromarty from Alberta arriving in Melfort for a local post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Clarke
Melfort
J. BR. Cromarty
Alberta
Het
Fort William
Recruiting Progress For 25 Recruits In Sight
Serg H Robinson reports brisk recruitment with 25 volunteers targeted and several already through medical exams. Names listed include HF Rideewell L A Vo derrard S Wolken A A Clark E Murphy and others with rural prospects expected to sign soon. Dr M S Baker has a Canadian Army Medical Corps commission and waits for orders. HA North of Bank of Hamilton aims to join the battalion as do three brothers and a father with Mons battle memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Met. T
Ellis
Serut
Robinson
Rideewell
A. Voderrard
Wolken
M.8
Baker
Canadian Army Metical Corps
HA. North
Bank of Hamilton
Ationi
North
Royal Artillery
The
Empire
Mons
Patriotic Curling Event Ends With Cash Awards
The Patriotic Competition at the Melfort curling rink ends Saturday after two weeks of keen play. Twenty five rinks competed with a total purse of 105.80 from flour sugar and oatmeal sales. Prizes were auctioned by Frank Smith before the curtain call. Winners include M Clift in Flour, H Robinson in Oatmeal, and Clark Greenwood in Sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Frank Smith
M. Clift
H Robinson
Clark Greenwood
Sager
Methodist Church Activities and Missionary Letter Report
Morning services include sacramental_SERGION and Young Worshippers League with program notes Little Foxes. Evening sermon on The New Birth at 7 pm. Sunday school and Bible clues listed. Christian Endeavor meeting presided by Mrs A McDonald. a missionary letter from China shared by Miss Miosdena Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Worshippers League
Little Foxes
Methordietchurch
Mice
China
Misa Miosdena Fam Hughes Sau U Kcin
Holiness Movement Announces Sunday and Friday Services
Holiness Movement pastor Rev H H Childerhose to lead services Sunday at 10 30 am at the home of das Hatcb Melfort and 7 pm at South Church 7 30 pm uth church meeting previews. Friday prayer meeting 7 40 pm in town. Mee J E Durnin left Saturday for Rosthernu to visit her daughter Mrs Eul Lomiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Childerhose
Holiness Movement
Das
Hatcb
Melfort
South Charch
Uth Charch
Pam
Fe Town
J. E. Durnin
Mre
Eul Lomiley
Rosthernu
Council Minutes from Wel don No 459 on 1916 Meeting
The second regular meeting of Wel don No 459 council was held in Kivistino. Debates covered hospital grants, weed inspectors, road improvements, a gopher poison purchase, medical attendance, indemnity payments, a municipal map, a Kinistino Hotel grant, and a branch line inquiry. A 200 grant to the Red Cross and audit appointments were approved, with several bills ordered for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. of
Weldon
Kivistino
Peeces
Agricultural College
Saskatoon
Sjolin
Loftus
Stolin
Lady Minto Hospital
Hingland
Kill-em.Quick Co
Ted Cooper John
Mise
Fred Pardy
A M. Stewart
Ray English
Miss Cowper
Reeve Cleward
Villiage Council
Kinistino Hotel
Larson
ONR
Alvin Tp
Weyali
Civ.2
Stalin
Olenson
Canadian Red Cross Society
Stotin
Cescon
T. F. Astley
Thorson
Ole Sandin
Jobeese
A.B. Maynard
New Brick Business Block Planned for Main Street
Melfort activities pick up with Armstrong planning a two story brick business block on Main Street on the current office lot. The lower floor will house a furniture store and showroom with a banquet hall upstairs and modern conveniences. Construction could begin in spring if plans hold. Canada West Grain Co considering a new office and warehouse on Burrowes Avenue 35 feet frontage brick or brick veneer. Red Cross shipment to Regina includes 18 pairs socks 12 suits pyjamas 10 surgical shirts. A skating day fundraiser by A E Cairns for H A North awaiting battalion move to Winnipeg. Star City ladies plan a leap year dance at Geo Verbelst’s pool room Feb 18 with orchestra. Proceeds to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Armstrong
Main Street
Cenes Oe B. Purdy
Cieasant Valley Sranch
Red Cross
Regine
Star City
Geo. Verbelst
Rural Deanery Meeting in Kinistino Concludes
Kinistino hosts the Rural Deanery gathering with Rev. CL Metimer Rev. W Hewileford Rev. RB McLenen and others. After formalities the Sunday school reports prize arrangements and parish assessments. Afternoon sessions discuss church need and mission messages. Divine service at St George's ends day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Benilsford
Melfort Downery
Knights of Pythias Install Officers in Melfort Lodge
Melfort Lodge No. 444 Knights of Pythias installed officers on Tuesday January 2. Chancelor Commander J G Schwartz and Vice Chancellor A B Paridy were named along with Bert Leon as Keeper of Reports and Seal Mortimer as Reverend, Master at Arms Russell Jame 800, Master of Finance A G Cowardine, Master of Exchequer Arthur McEwen, Master of Work Rod Robinson, Tower Guard J Gherman and Outer Guard P M Assaly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort Lodw
Knights of
Pythias
J. G
Schwartz
A. B Paridy
Bert Leon
Pelate
Mortimer
Russell Jame
Arthur McEwen
Rod Robinson Tower Guard
J. Gherman
P. M. Assaly
January Report Cards Honor List and Attendance
The January report lists students by grade with merit names led by Homer Monsees and Arthur Perry, attendance at 72 percent, and 32 enrolled. Teachers Mrs. Tate and M. Stark note Room I and III results across grades I to VII with scores from 34 to 87 and overall averages around mid 60s to mid 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Monsees
Arthur Perry
Cecil Pollock
Sandy Cowie
Electa Smith
Philo Englesby
Nora Matthews
Viola Reese
S S Institute In Session Today
The Sunday School Institute, linked with Methodist and Presbyterian schools, meets today with sessions at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Speakers include Rev. Manson Doyle and Rev. H. Gilmour. Activities cover rallies, round table, children’s meeting, and public addresses. The Saskatchewan Sunday School Federation now unites all affiliated churches. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Manson Doyle
H. Gilmour
Doyle
Young People's Societies
Gilmour
Kinistine
W. RK. Tanton
R. H. Gilmour
Mr. Gilmour
Allan McColl
S. R. H. Gilmour
Church
Saskatchewan Sunday School Federation
Beatty Lan Meeting and Local Visits
Serviow will be Cala ai pret two near Sanday iystent three o'clock Rev Decked will be the preacher Mr A A Dems is the speaker for next Sunday evening Miss Gertie Copeland visited Miss L Wallace on Monday Mr and Mrs W Sprowle were visitors at G B Wallace's Monday dee Mra A MacRorie and Mins McRorie A tinghone call was held here on Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan
Serviow
Cala Ai
Sanday Iystent
Rev. Decked
A. A Dems
Gertie Copeland
L. Wallace
Mrs. W. Sprowle
Wallace's
Dee
Sewer To School Under Discussion
Town council debates sewer link to the school with about 3000 dollars needed and plans to consult government authorities in Regina. Attendees review costs and conditions for water service and a possible reorganization of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.b.johnston
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R. C
All Saints Church
Ermon
Richard Harting Davie
Mason
Miss McKay
Mrs. Robinson
RB. Pritchard L. Ambler
H. Greenwood
O. D. Hill
R. Mots
Beatty R. Pritchard
E. O Brien H. Greenwood
Greenwood
D. Hill, Ok
Christian Endeavor
Roy
Canadian Bank of
A. E. Cairns
H. A. North
Winnipeg
Kinistino
P. Instal
A. G. Cowardine
Bert Code
Edgar Clift
Neil Harper
Elsie Stewart
Willie Taylor
Willie Swain
Harold Haney
George Streadwick
John Abooed
Angel Wittig
Garrison Shadd
Georgie Johnston
Isabel Babcock
Eva Pyett
Norman Taylor
Alice Hamilton
John Burroughs
Vernon Frampton
Gladys Foreman
Edward Weaver
Stark
Room
Hector McMillan
Watson Haney
Jick Davidson
Lorna Prion
Verla Gale
Willie Robinson
G. MacKellar
Grade Lvar
Dane Whitmore
Willie Jameson
Clara Hill
Vivian Price
Edith Jameson
Marjory Fullerton
Jens Leake
Looted Spin
Effie Lee
Duck Naylor
Terquetinte
Llarcid
Dweerth
Duck Armtrongh
Earle Euewsty
Meta Mekwan
Theolore Penai
Mabel Pollock
Gertie Lowgin
Wilbur Rose
Juvior
Leila Fritz
Weseley Aikenhead
Florence Kraeling
Nawber
L. M. May
Lally Smith
Jessie Conyers
Jack Dawenn
Douga! Anderson
Corrie McNaughton
George Lancaster
Rath Streedwick
Edytve Purdy
Rath Code
Heory Clarke
A.emlance
Constance Uunt
S. S. Institute
Beatty
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