Reminiscences of a Mounted Contingent in the South African War
A veteran recounts the march from River to the Vaal and into the Crocodile Valley describing officers men and horses. He recalls W J Moore of Acton Joe Lynn Aston and the Holton contingent and notes the endurance of remounts from Argent and English horses amid Guerrilla pressure. The piece hints at frontier hardships and the next installment promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seares
Vaal
Pretoria
Flanders
MacCras
Crocodile Valley
Paemiu
Ob Feng
Aeda
Africa
Bam
Mission annual meeting attendance noted at Baptist Church
Last Thursday's Mission meeting in Baptist Church drew good attendance. Mrs. Kenneth preached. Mr. Boyd read scripture. Mr. Prith led prayer. Dr. Dickis introduced a guest speaker. Mrs. A. Black sang a solo "Task." Officiating officers for 1029 include Mrs. A. Watson as vice president and others. The offering totaled $23.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Kenneth
Boyd
Prith
Dickis
Stee
A. Black
Mirs
A. Watson
Mfrs
O. B. Font
Bill passes amid party realignment on liquor control act
Fragmentary text shows a liquor control bill debated in a session with shifts in party lines and references to approval by a dissenting group. The excerpt mentions a hotel venue, religious seating, and a “eo as you please” stance while noting February timing and a work board.
Third Halton Banquet Held At King's Hotel Regina
The third annual banquet for former Halton residents occurred February 24 at the King's Hotel in Regina. Dr S H Corrigan was named honorary president with Dr Lamont and Mrs t as a secretary. Attendees included many local residents and officials. A separate note mentions a fire at the Grant farm barn near Erindale around 6 o'clock, with authorities responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
King’s Hotel
Regina
Halton
S. H. Corrigan
Lampman
Lamont
Eine Grensaenss
A. CO. Ghaw
Grant Farm
Erindale
Ces
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The
Georgetown Herald
A. Wt. Moore
Asociation
Canadian National Electric Railways
Toronto Heburban Railway
Westbo' Y
Nestle
I and
Clarence .W. Wigging
RB. T. Paul
Saergese
Enquesing Township
Main Street
South
Presbyterian Church
L. Watson
D.D.S
MDS
Mise Hearst
DE. B. Learmonth
Main al, N. Georgetown
Chiropraoctio
Neilsen
Semeldentances
Sonaementee Blonday
Miten
Stewarttown
Kelly & Aiken Matic
Orangeville
Guelph
Owen
Monumest
Wa Works
Avene
Win Mee Shredded Wheat Company, Ltd
Livingstone’s Bakery
D. Livingstone
Georgetown
H. Silver
S. V. King
Ontario
General Motors OF Canada, Limited
Erwins Goldham
Jack Forster
Toronto SF
PTL
Arm and Hammer Swashing Soda Rag
Star 28S Phi
Eeeeeerrree
Perroose
Peeeeee
Alex L. Noble
Dorne
Hiss
Aleep
B. YA
Halton Rifles
Col. Ballantyne
D.G
Tam
Metitt
Ruary
Rvayry
Chotewaiier
Ene. Ville
Ana
Fortheast
Allen
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