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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
1
At the last regular Rivers Lodge L. O. L. No. 1944 gathering on Wednesday December 12, officers for the coming year were elected and installed. Rev. Duckworth re Wareham remains a leading figure as membership and interest in the lodge grow steadily.
Dominion Elections reported Monday with a strong turnout in Brandon constituency. Deputy returning officer J H. J. announced Whidden 163 votes and Patterson 46 as results. The polling station noted at Rest Room on Avenue.
The Manitoba Branch forwards 5000 to aid Halifax disaster victims and asks for urgent special contributions earmarked Halifax Disaster Fund over regular subscriptions. Wartime needs prompt remittance and hearty cooperation requested for this worthy relief effort.
The report notes Oak River held a similar event the same day with most contests in seed grain and vegetable classes. It suggests a special effort next year to create a larger winter fair, with interest expressed by all involved.
The rink will open Christmas afternoon 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 for skating. A Macassin Dance is set for New West’s Eve with tickets from contest children or at the rink. A winter carnival is planned for January 16 with prizes to be announced.
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