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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1922

Page

5

Free Night Announcement and Local Notes at Bijon

The Gazette reports an upcoming free night at the Bijon with details to follow. Mrs J Moore visited Brandon Hospital on Wednesday for special treatment. Miss Eddy is recovering well from a wrist fracture. The Bison ador will feature a weekly mis-spelled word in the makeup. Two free admissions await the first Gazette reader at the box office with the underlined word.

J. Moore Brandon Hospital St. James’ Church T. Miners N. Tivy J. Berker A. Johnson Miners Thomas E. Forman

Yorkton Faces Record Tax Arrears Pressure

The Yorkton Enterprise notes close to 300000 dollars in unpaid taxes. It urges the new Council to adopt strict economy across all departments and seeks ratepayer support for drastic steps to restore fiscal health.

Yorkton Yorkton Enterprise

Local councilors attend U M M Convention at Portage la Prairie

Thomas Bradley Alex White and Reeve Robins attended the U M M Convention in Portage la Prairie last week. Mrs J A Moxley returned from Winnipeg with her son Carman and friends after a visit.

Thos. Bradley Alex, White Reeve Robins Portage la Prairie J. A. Moxley Winnipeg Carman

Public Reception for Lieutenant Governor and Lady Atkins

His Honour and Lady Atkins will host a public reception at the Prince Edward Hotel in Brandon on Thursday February 2. Citizens of Brandon and Western Manitoba are invited with an afternoon session from 3 to 5 and an evening reception starting at 8:30 in informal dress.

Hin Lady Atkins Prince Edward Hotel Brandon Manitoba

Rivers Bonspiel Attracts Curling Fraternity And Prizes

Boost Bonspiel centers Rivers as the hub for curlers with five ice sheets and top prize offerings. The event opens January 30 with visiting curlers and ladies hosted at the Bijou on January 31. Rev S A Martin and others report the finest prize list yet for Rivers Club.

Rivers Club Bijou

Thompson Event Grand Challenge Prize Winners Listed

The Thompson Event Grand Challenge awards include first prize of four silver mounted Pyrex casperales valued at 40 dollars donated by J E Thompson and Curling Club. Second prize four aluminium cast tea kettles valued at 26 dollars donated by J Irwin and C Wagar. Third prize four silver plated Bon Bon trays valued at 15 dollars donated by T W Offen. Fourth prize four hand printed china pieces valued at 12 dollars donated by H Wood of Bijou Theatre.

J. E. Thompson and Curling Club J. Irwin C. Wagar T. W. Offen H. Wood Bijou Theatre

Citizens Event Open Auction Winners and Prizes

Prizes listed for an open Citizens Event include 4 leather curling vests valued at 60 pounds donated by Dr. G R D Ligon and James A McKenzie, 4 gold curling ties valued at 20 dollars donated by L Marsh and Curling Club, 4 pieces hand painted china valued at 15 dollars donated by Missen Stuart Rivera Drug Co, and 4 silk neck ties valued at 8 dollars donated by H Bicknell.

Calug G.R. D. Ligon Jas. A. McKenzie Missen Stuart Rivera Drug Co H. Bicknell

Local Auction Highlights Donor List For Prizes

Four prize items donated by various groups include 1st prize 4 Silver Plate Bread Trays valued at $36 from J. A. Grummett, 2nd prize 4 Gillette Razors valued at $20 from H. R. Moxley and Curling Club, rd prize 4 Aluminum Preserving Kettle valued at $15 from Canadian National employees, 4th prize 4 Waterman Fountain Pens valued at $11 from employees of the same.

J. A. Grummett Gillette H. R. Moxley and Curling Club Canadian National Waterman

Consolation Prizes in Thig Event Drawn

Consolation event notes entries knocked out in first draws or pending committee ruling. Prizes listed include 1st 4 Sweet Clover Hams worth $24 donated by Wareham Brog. 2nd 4 Boxes Fancy Chocolates value $20 donated by Jas. Brown. 3rd 4 Auzora value $15 donated by Moxley and Foreman. 4th Leather Wallets value $10 donated by J. L. Kyes. A lost gold coin from a watch pendant found in Rivers may merit reward if returned to Gazette Office.

Wareham Brog Jas. Brown Gazette Office

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the Bijon Thompson's Hard Excelsior Lodge L.O.B.A Fred Howard Saskatchewan Toronto Lodge Colonial Sons of England Ladies Flannelette Toques Coats Rogers Rivers The Thompson L. Marsh and Curling Club Aikins Moxley Foreman J. L. Kyes C. D. Card Third Avenue Lumber Yard God Christ Jesus the Gazette Newapal Association Spapeet Mintz Hhallt Delure Albert S. Kane Chas. Ray Marshall Neilan Wesley Barry Dinty Fox News Wm. Fox Eileen Percy Wants
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