British Empire Exposition prep and Canadian trade notes
Dispatch from London reports Soudan Railway ties bid by Celiumitia firm but ties must be Canadian in origin. British Columbia lumber shipments surge, and provincial loans for Hebridean settlers await matched British government support. France and Belgium show keen interest in Canadian manufactures as Canada readies Wembley pavilion. A golden wedding aboard the Empress of Britain delights passengers near Barbados. Manitoba musher Earl Bridges wins the Quebec sled derby with a thousand dollar prize amid heavy snow.
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London
England
Soudan
E. C. Midwinter
Soudan, Afras
Celuiitia
France
Belgium
H. E. Tessier
Montreal
Tessier
Canada
BR. H. Williams
Regina
Saskatchewan
Barbados
West Indies
Earl Bridges
le Pas
Manitoba
Quebec
Bridges
Quebec Rage
Prize list changes at Rivers Agricultural Society Summer Fair
Directors of the Rivers Agricultural Society prepared the Summer Fair Prize List on Saturday. Many changes are expected this year, especially in the Ladies Work Exhibits. Treasurer Bowman provided a list of the ladies work to publish in the next issue to help women prepare in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rivers Agricultural Society
Ser.Treas. Bowman
St Georges Day revived by English in Rivers
The article notes St George Day on April 23 and contrasts celebration levels among English, Scots, Irish, and Welsh. It mentions a new movement to revive St George commemorations, praising chivalry and self sacrifice and the Rivers community's pride in its English heritage.
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St. George's Day
St. George 'S
England
Scot
Labrador
St. Andrew's Day
St. Patrick's Day
St. George
Letter urges Winnipeg broadcast of Torrey campaign
A letter to Rev. Sam I Nash urges support for broadcasting Torrey evangelistic service from Winnipeg starting April 27. It asks Manitoba Government Telephones Radio to air Sunday 8 15 pm and requests congregations to contact the Radio Department to boost coverage.
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Winnipeg
Nash
Manitoba
Radio Department
Manitoba Government Telephones
Town or Rivers Tenders Sealed Tenders for Road Work
Sealed tenders will be received for man and team by the day to do road work. Full particulars from Sec Treas or public works committee. Tenders must be in by April 26. C. H. Gabe Sec Treas.
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Sec.-Treas
Public Works Committee
Johnson Thomas
Vec Treas
From Death Unto Life Easter Cantata at Union Church
The Easter cantata From Death Unto Life by the Union Church choir drew a full congregation. About 45 voices presented prophecies, death, and resurrection of the Messiah in splendid style led by Jas. A. McKenzie with praise for accompanist Mrs. H Wareham and assisting musicians. The program included solos duets trios and choruses and earned many complimentary remarks. Men keep your wives away from What a Wife Learned.
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Union Church
Jas. A. McKenzie
H. Wareham
Sidewalks and Town Works Highlight Gazette Query
A decade-old Gazette correspondent questions sidewalk placement where few buildings exist while central blocks lack them. Pay Car reached town Saturday as Gilbert Kellie meetings proceed at Knox Church and the Town Council accepted A J Bishop’s bid to dig a cemetery well.
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the Gazette
A. J. Bishop
Notice to Clean Yards and Premises by May 15
A notice requires all yards and premises to be cleaned up by Thursday May 15 set by the Council. Manure and garbage must be removed to nuisance ground and not burned.
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Grummett Aitken
Sprig Heralds Change as Winter's End Arrives
The poem-like piece declares the backbode of winter broken, predicting April's illness and Sprig's eviction of winter’s hold. It notes lingering cold, sleet, and the threat of flu, while promising relief soon with spring, the Robid token signaling Sprig’s tide.
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Widter
Gode
Missionary Playlets At Bijon Theatre Tonight
Aibe Junior Auxiliary of St James Giarch will present a program of missionary playlets and musical items at the Bijon Theatre tonight Thursday April 24 at 8 oclock and again Friday afternoon April 25. Admission Adults 35 cents Children 20 cents.
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Aibe
St. James
Giarch
Bijon Theatre
Rivers Council Minutes Approve Byalw 183 Sale East Half Lot 17
The Rivers Town Council met on Wednesday April 16 with Mayor Sinclair presiding. The minutes of the prior meeting were read and confirmed. Byalw 183 on the sale of East half lot 17 block 11 plan 236 was read thrice and final. lot 43 block to J H Cluff for 25 plus costs. Sorin cleanup of backyards by May 15. license for hotel discussed. tenders for road work to be called with bids due April 26. council adjourned.
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The
Rivers Council
Sinclair
Offen
Properties for Sale by The Town Council
The Town advertises several house properties for sale and invites offers to be made to the undersigned for consideration by the Council. Gabe serves as Secretary Treasurer in this notice.
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Arrow Grand
J. A. Grummett
Victory
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
R. M. Tucker
C.N.R
Rivers
West No. 1
Christ
Beith Columbia
British Columbia
Hebrides
Islands
Wembley
Sam I. Nash
Rivers, Manitoba
Fred A. Lawson
C. H. Gabe
Sec
Treas
Gilbert-Kellie
Knox Church
Tobn Bowers
Marguerite Dela Motte
Milton Sills
Bijou Theatre
Grummett Johnson
Co. i. Gabe, Sec
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