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Newspaper
Penticton Press
Location
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
1
Penticton residents report on council work including Ellis Street grading and cemetery land acquisition. Newquakes involve local visitors, military and political figures, theater events, church activities, and upcoming competitions with details on individuals, vessels, and venues.
The Kelowna junior team opened at 4 40 with Penticton's W DeBeck scoring the first goal. ER Adamson and C Lancaster added goals as Penticton led 4 0 in the second half after a late penalty. The senior game at 5 45 saw Kelowna score early, then Penticton rallied but held Kelowna to no further goals. Penticton’s season ended with scarce players forcing guest poets from Peachland Fairview and Kelowna onto the home team.
A Wednesday evening meeting at the S O Land Co building began the move to organize a Penticton Farmers Institute local to the town. W J Clement chaired and explained the aims while J Power and R M Winslow offered suggestions and expert insights to guide the effort.
Friday evening concert by the Band of Hope and Penticton Boys' Club earned praise for youth and organizers Mrs Thompson Mrs McNeil and others. Roy Rogers chaired efficiently as a long program of speeches vocal and instrumental music recitations and drills followed by a minstrel show entertained a full house with varied items from Paynes Mann Temperance Pioneers to God Save the King and School Days performed by B C H P B C and others.
The meeting of the Reeve and Councillors Mark Power Barnes and Hatch adopted the minutes. Letters from Kendall Mason Fire re protection and Stinson Co financials were referred to committees. The cemetery site report recommended purchasing Lot 188 from Alcock. The liquor license by law was read a second time. Meeting adjourned set to 7:30 p.m.
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