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20 Dec 1923
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Rivers Gazette in Rivers, Manitoba
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
Curling Club Members Asked to Pay Fees
Curlers must pay 8 dollars membership and ice fees to the Sec Treasurer before curling. No non members may play in regular schedules or the Annual Bonspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec.-Treas
Rivers Loyal Orange Lodge Elects Officers for Next Year
At the regular Rivers Loyal Orange Lodge No. 1944 meeting held Wednesday last, officers for the ensuing year were elected. W. M. A. Wareham. D.M.I. Cousins. Sec. H. Wareham. Fin. Sec. C. McFadden. Treas. E. J. Forman. Chaplain Jas. Barker. D. of C. Jas. McFadden. Lecturer Wm. Parks. 1st Com. J. Brown. 2nd Com. L. N. Bell. 3rd Com. Wm. Harvey. 4th Com. A. J. Madden. 5th Com. F. Paddork. Tyler J. Kennedy. Also noted were skating and curling activities starting Monday the 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Loyal Orange Lodge
W. M
A. Wareham
D.M
I.& Cousins Ree
H. Wareham
C. McFadden
E. J. Forman
Jas. Barker D
McFadden
Wm. Parks
J. Brown
L. N. Bell
Wm. Harvey
A. J. Madden
F. Paddork Tyler
J. Kennedy
A Christmas Wish From Father Santa Claus
A holiday verse celebrates Christmas scenes from Santa and toy shops to mistletoe and carols. It contrasts consumer bustle with holy calm and evokes a wish for peace and joy across communities through the season.
Excelsior Lodge Officers Elected and Installed
Excelsior Lodge No. 102 L.O.B.A elected and installed officers for the gaming year with W M Sister Forman D M Sister Marsh as well as officers including Chaplain Sister Taylor Rec Sec Sister Angel Fin Sec Sister C Johnstone Treasurer Sister Anear Dir of Cer Sister Bell 1st Sect Sister Offen 2nd Sect Sister J Johnstone I G Sister Parks O G Bro Barker Senior Member of Committee Sister Cousins Guardian Bro Wareham Pianist Sister J Johnstone Auditors Bro Wareham Sister Offen No Whist Drive This Month due to festive season under the auspices of L O B A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge No
L.O.B.A
W. M
Forman
D. M
Marsh
Taylor
Angel Fin
C. Johnstone
Anear
Cer
Bell
Offen
J. Johnstone
I. G
Parks O. G
Bro
Barker
H. Wareham
Bro. Wareham
Dickens and the enduring spirit of Christmas
A columnist recalls Dickens on Christmas as a time of generosity and goodwill beyond gifts. A Main Street merchant voices concern that modern shopping seasons breed haste and selfishness, yet the spirit is timeless and spreads through acts of kindness and thoughtful giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
When I Go to Church I Am Considered
A fragment reflects a child’s view of being too small for everyday purchases yet valued in church. The speaker notes limitations in buying ice cream candy gasoline or a ticket while hinting at acceptance within a religious setting.
How To Be Loved A Guide To Gentle Conduct
A list of admonitions advising humane behavior and self control. Avoid fault finding gossip and disrespect toward others. Emphasizes humility gentility and living by the Golden Rule for a considerate life.
Local Election Highlights and Rural Council Results
Ten years saw ACO Dr. Griffith and J A McKenzie elected Councillors for ward 2 with Alec Forbes and Wm Harvey winning in Ward 3. R W Sargent became President of the Agricultural Society at the annual meeting. The curling schedule opened Monday and W Chisholm was re elected Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Griffith
J. A. McKenzie
Alec. Forbes
Wm. Harvey
R. W. Sargent
The
Agricultural Society
W. Chisholm
Daly
Christmas School Concert At St James Hall
A lively St James Christmas tree supper and concert at Odd Fellows Hall drew a crowded, happy crowd of Rivers youngsters. The program, entirely by children, featured humorous acts like the Old Broken Dolls and the Great Arrival, with Santa Claus distributing prizes and gifts to scholars and babies alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows Hall
St. James
Santa Claus
Bijou Theatre Changes Hands and New Year Festivities
The Bijou Theatre is sold to Wicks of Bredenburg Sask who will take over March 1. Thompson and Heliofs remain to run the theatre until then with a strong lineup of winter attractions. A New Year Eve Masquerade Dance is planned with costumes sourced from a top company to cut costs. The skating rink opened and will be open nightly this week and on Monday Wednesday and Saturday next week. Hockey enthusiasts are invited to meet at the rink on Wednesday January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Thompson
Heliofs
Wicks
Bredenburg, Sask
Farmers to discuss Wheat Pool at Manitoba convention
The United Farmers of Manitoba set for Jan 8 9 and 10 in Winnipeg will focus on a Manitoba wheat pool and a new declaration of principles by the Canadian Council of Agriculture. D G Mckenzie secretary said the meetings will cover cooperative marketing of farm produce including livestock and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Canadian Council of Agriculture
United Farmers of Manitoba
Winnipeg
D. G. McKenzie
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Grummett
Rivers L.O.L
Merry Christmas
Father Santa Claus
Canada
Bella
I. Co. Cousins
B. R
Puone
Massey-Harris Implement Co
the Gazette
Ces Pou
Chas. J. Lee
North A Lumber Company
Erican & Supply
J.C. Stone
Ticket Agency
A. E. Hepsere, Alext Rivers
Canadian Packing Co, Limited
Abtabubhed
Excelsior Lodge Officers
Dickens
ACO
S. I. Nash
Bijou and Rink News
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