Christmas tree gifts for Manitoba legislature members
A festive parody in which politicians and public figures receive whimsical gifts for a Christmas in the Manitoba legislature. The piece lists many names including Duff Roblin and Ed Prefontaine, envisioning humorous tokens and reforms as a seasonal wish list from a satirical voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Prefontaine
George Olive
Kildonan
Transcona
Reg Wightman
Manitoba
Great Britain
St. James
Winnipeg
Roxy Hamilton
Eagle Weathers
Rupertsland
Jack McDowell
Abe Harrison
Killarney
Robert Mooney
Virden
Donovan Swailes
Ray Mitchell
H. S. Bungay
Aged Dancers Get Perpetual Pass At Calgary Dance Club
Marge, widowed by a car crash that killed Joe, fears Christmas without a tree for son Denny. A chance ride with Oliver the tree seller brings back holiday memories and a moment of hope as Denny returns with a fresh tree, restoring small joys amid grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Marge
Denny
Joe
Ol' Oliver
Benny
Old Oliver
Christmas Tide Blessings Reach Every Heart
A celebratory holiday message invokes the Christmas tide and the benevolence of the season. It wishes blessings and fulfillment of desires to the reader during the birthday of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ror Robertson
Tom Seens
Toni
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Carnegie Pool Elevator Association
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Pendennis
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Bill Kardash
Wally Miller
Lloyd Stinson
George Reneal
Francis Jobin
Vpas
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Ron. Turner
Treasury
Merri Tray
Frank Belk
Duff Roblin
Ivan Schhultz
Hughie Morrison
John McDiarmid
Bob Bend
Rockwood School
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Charlie Greenlay
CCF
Harry Shewman
Red River Valley
Bill Morton
M. N. Hryorczuk
Fred Johnson
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Mary
Are
Marysee
G. EK Chesterton
William Tremon
Daddy
J. J. Wilson
Mountview
Dancing Association
Calgary
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Mro
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Scituate
Mass
Merry Christmas
Kiwanis Club OF Rivers
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Central
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Grestings
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Rivers Curling Club
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Frank D. Taylor
D, R. Stratford
J. Morrow
Happ
New Bear
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Alezandra Hotel
MR. and
Mrs. S. Sennett
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