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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
1
The meeting discusses adjusting the tax rate from last year and offering early discounts. Proposals include a per cent reduction if paid by September 1 and a further discount if paid by October 1.
A patriotic service and line meeting will be held at the Lyric theatre next Sunday afternoon at S o clock to inspire more enthusiasm for recruiting elders for service at the front. A Saskatoon speaker along with Rees Young and Cleave of Outlook will address the gathering between band music and massed choirs. A collection will support the patriotic fund.
Saturday August 7 prepare service for Holy Communion with a special address by the Lord Bishop of Qu Appelle at 7 30 pm. Sunday August 7 Confirmation and Holy Communion at 10 10 am and Evensong with sermon by the Bishop at 7 10 pm. Choir practice Friday at 7 pm all members urged to attend Vicar Hren J Artes.
At the regular Red Cross Society meeting on Monday August 2, a $150 cash gift to the British Red Cross was approved, bringing Outlook branch totals to $400. The Outlook branch annual meeting is set for September 6 at 3 30 p m in the Presbyterian church to receive the annual report and elect officers. Ordinary members urged to attend. associates may but cannot vote or hold office. Members should pay annual dues at the meeting. The ladies of the executive request members to return any loaned materials.
The third annual Outlo&k district Sunday School convention met at the Methabiet church in Outhek on August 4th and 5th with about thirty delegates. Sessions featured addresses by Rev. Ho Wing Regina and Rev. D H Wing on youth, temperance, and teacher training, plus services led by Rev. Finley Son and Rev. Ali en.
A large Bratton gathering approved forming a Home Guard with 40 to 50 enrollees and Sergt Major James as drill instructor. Fertile Valley council to supply rifles. Drilling began with 36 members, two early members named Tom F Ford and Martin Hanson. Oswald Parker remains trapped after a July 18 death in a foot well on H Brentaill's farm near Macrorie. Experts to widen the 3 ft 6 in to 5 ft and reinforce cribbing to prevent danger. A large drone embedded in the well has fallen but did not strike Parker.
Farmers needing harvest labor should contact Guy Watson secretary treasurer of the Board of Trade at once. Arrangements are in place to hire a number of men from British Columbia who are expected to arrive in a few days. They will all assist with harvest work.
Dr and Mrs Christian returned from the Big River district last week. Dr O Christian left on Thursday for Vancouver to join government service, leaving his brother’s business in charge. Geo Cook reports The Machine Shop in Bounty has located there and is testing new operations.
Geo W. Warsos writes from Sled Reserve Barracks detailing a foggy move from Linlithgow to Plymouth via land and sea. He describes rough weather near the Bay of Biscay, a stop at Plymouth, troop transports to the Dardanelles, ships seen in dock, and arrival at Devonport. He notes 60,000 Canadians stationed locally and that the Second Contingent remains, with some wounded returning to Canada.
The Women’s Auxiliary of St Mark’s hosts an ice cream social next Tuesday on the couple’s charming grounds. The Outlook Silver Band and Sutton Orchestra will provide music for the event.
A fragmented report describes units bringing equipment and guns ashore, with mention of Lee Enfield rifles, English weapons, and a battalion preparing for action near Folkestone. Harry Langetafl is reported in hospital, while drafts cross the Channel nightly and limited leave is granted.
Amid wartime need, Fraser Brow store appeals for old razors to supply soldiers in trenches. Donors can leave usable razors with Fraser Brow, who will ship them to Toronto for honing and distribution to the front.
Minutes of Fertile Valley No. 285 council meeting at Macrorie August 2 1915 with Reeve Metcalf and councillors. Noted recovery of body of Dawald Parker from a well and appointment of committee. Approved bond for Emil Axnewe and proposed road funding changes and tax arrears handling.
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