Earl Grey Visits Penticton Beach and Valley
The Governor General Earl Grey and nine companions toured the Boundary country by way of Keremeos and Penticton. They praised the beach and orchards on a largely unofficial visit, rode the lake via the Okangan steamer, and gave local children a holiday after a Tuesday meeting with teachers. The party then continued to Summerland Kelowna Okanagan Falls and Oroville before trains carried them on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Grey
Keremeos
Lord Grey
Lord Stanhope
Capt
Pickering
Aide de
Major Love
Harold Lowther
Montana
British Columbia
Nelson
Boundary Country
Similkameen
Penticton
Hotel Pentidor
W. T. Shatford
Southern
Okanagan Land Co
J. R. Mitshell
Board of Trade
Webster
Dog Lake
Okanagan Falls
Fairview
Osoyoos
Oroville
Sunday Methodist service moved to seven o'clock
The Sunday evening service at the Methodist Church will begin at 7 PM instead of 7:30 PM with the change taking effect on the first Sunday in October. A new building is under construction on Ellis Street. H Mark is building a modern barber shop next to the B C Hotel. Galarneau and McKenzie are the builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ellis Street
H. Mark
B. C. Hotel
Galarneau & McKenzie
A. H. Wade
Mrs. Wade
Miss Mona Mitchell
Jas. Greer
Edmonton
Chas. Greer
Penticton Amateur Aquatic Association Formed
On Monday evening residents in Wade's hall organized the Penticton Amateur Aquatic Association to promote aquatic sport. Officers include Thos. Ellis as president and W. J. Gibbons as secretary treasurer. The group aims to hold water events on July 1 with plans for a successful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Penticton Amateur Aquatic Association
Penticton
Thos. Ellis
Victoria
J. H. Munson
Winnipeg
H. H. Gaetz
Red Deer
W. T. Shatford
H. Leir
A. B. Campbell
See’y Treas
W. J. Gibbons
Messrs. Edmonds
Oliver
Mark
Swinton
Clement
Rlub
Rifle Shoot Sets Local Team Records At Range
L A Rathven wins gold button with J Hammond second and J R Mitchell bronze as new Ross rifles show improvements. The Rifle Association invites townspeople to Saturday's match at 2 o'clock with eight man teams and eight shooters per side, promising a strong test of skill and support for the local shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Rathven
J. Hamonds
J. R. Mitchell
Ross
Summerland
The
Rifle Association
Penticton Notes on Local Visits and Events
Local items from Penticton list Miss McLennan visiting the Shatfords in Okanagan Falls, births in Penticton, residents traveling to Vancouver and Halifax, property sales, new office construction on Smith street, and a planned municipal meeting. Also mentions Liberal activities, church rally, and Thanksgiving date moved to November 9 for travel convenience.
General Dominion Elections Oct 26 Canada dissolution
General Dominion Elections announced with the general vote set for October 26. Sir Wilfrid and Cabinet secured the Governor General’s consent to dissolve the tenth parliament and appeal to the country. Nominations close October 19. Six elections to be held later, three in British Columbia at Comox atlin Kootenay Yale Cariboo with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Wilfrid
Governor General
Canada
B. C
Comox-Atlin
Kootenay
Yale-Cariboo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Toronto
B. E. Walker
Alex. Laird
United States
England
J. J. Hunter
Main’s Pharmacy
Main Street
Cosmos
Lake
Casi Grocers
Just
Kent & Son
Dignan and Weeks
Penticton Stage and Livery Stables
Okanagan
Great Northern Railway
Hedley
Princeton
W. E. Welby
Prop
Penticton Store
Alfred H. Wade
Giant Powder CO
Okanagan Flour Mills CO
Miss McLennan
Mrs. L. W. Shatford
W. L. Harlow
Miss Jackson
Vancouver
W. H. T. Gahan
Geo. Mark
Smith Street
Mr. Woodbury
James Blain
Fairview and
Ellis Sts
I. M. Stevens
Arthur Rowe
Norman Hill
W. J. Clement
Dr. McGregor
Vernon
Dr. White
D. J. Fummerton
Miss Holmes
Reston
Man
J. W. Jackson
John Turner
H. Kerker
Jes. Blanco
Kelowna
A. A. Miller
Penjticton Reservoir
R. A. Shepherd
Winnipig
Lethbridge
Prairie
J. F. Tupper
Bride
Ellis St
McDonald
G. A. Harris
Liberal Association
L. W. Shatford
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Shatford
R. L. Borden
Mr. Shatford
W. J. Bowser
Borden
Thomas Harvey
C. A. Jackson
S. C. Land Co
Jas, Hood
Steward’s Hall
Ladies, Penticton Board OF Trade
Bank of Commerce
Hunter
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