The Legend of Bon Echo Big Rock and Meyers Cave
A long account describes the Big Rock at Bon Echo on Lake Mazinawe as a sacred site with undeciphered hieroglyphs on its face. It recounts Meyers Cave legends, the silver treasure tale, and multiple futile expeditions by prospectors to locate a hidden vault beneath the rock, all ending with the rock’s silent permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Cartier
St. Lawrence
Hochelaga
Lake Mazinawe
Ontario
Bon Echo
Lake Ontario
Big Rock
Brockville
Trenton
John Meyers
Moira
Skootamatta
Loumishtigouche Lake
Meyers
Skoot
Belleville
George Merrill
Bon Echelon
Rivers School Board Action on Transportation and Appointments
Rivers School Board met Friday evening with Chairman Dunsmore presiding. Van No. 6 contract let to R. H. White at 350 dollars per day. T. C. Durnin appointed principal. A. W. Stephens named auditor for year ending July 10, 1924. Board approves railway crossing improvements after Railway Commissioners letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School Board
Dunsmore
R. H. White
A. W. Stephens
Board of Railway Commissioners
Rivers
Oddfellow Picnic Draws Members and Guests
Pacific Lodge No 71 and Friendship Rebekah Lodge members and visitors gathered at Bro Wm Rea's home on Thursday July 10 for a church picnic style event. Games included Ladies versus Men Baseball and Boys versus Men with wins by the youths. A lawn supper topped the day and races and a Tug of War entertained all attendees. Guests thanked Mr and Mrs Rea for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Lodge
No. 71
10.C.F
Friendship Rebekah Lodge
Bro. Wm. Rea
Matrimonial At St James Church Rivers July 12
Victor Ernest Lowe, son of William Lowe of Athlone Ireland and Mrs Merrill Roblin Man, marries Helen Mary daughter of the late Rev William Shaw of Gilbert Plains Man and Mrs Shaw Lulu Island Vancouver at St James Church Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Rivers
S. J. Nash
Victor Ernest Lowe
William Lowe
Athlone
Ireland
Advertising Slogans From The Past Spark Modern Relevance
A reader describes catchy phrases for ads and product names. Peppery examples include Opportunity for a car and Good to the Last Drop for beverages, with Gut as a bold underwear slogan.
Card of Thanks to Ladies Aid and Friends
Mr and Mrs Tyerman express sincere gratitude to the Ladies Aid and friends for help and kindness received. the Gazette is thanked for publishing the message.
Rivers Fair Showcases Record Horse Entries in Fine Weather
Rivers fourteenth Annual Summer Fair drew the largest horse entries in years with 30 in the Clydesdale class and many others across Heavy Draft Harness and Agricultural sections. Awards honored winners such as Reggie Robins and T Chambers while T Norris praised the exhibits. the day ended with a dance and a motion picture at the Bijou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
H. Brown
Reggie Robins
Andrew Riddell
Oakner
Roy Nesbitt
Carnegie
and. Riddell
J. R. Rorke
Alex. White
A. Riddell
English
Harding
J. Silcox
Frank Paddock
Geo. Sutherland
T. C. Norris
P. Robertson
Winnipeg
G Wond
Portage
Bijou
Local Lodges Unite for Joint Parade Amid Promising Crop Outlook
The Orange Lodge and Sons of England Lodge held a Sunday parade. Welcome rains have improved crops around Rivers and many men work on cement sidewalks. Public meetings this week were addressed by Hon. G. R Coldwell Hon. T. c ae and W. J. Cundy in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Lodge
Sons of England Lodge
G. R Coldwell
T. c Ae
W. J. Cundy
Tennis Guests from Wheatland and Bradwardine Club Visit Rivers
Tennis players from Wheatland and Bradwardine Clubs visited Rivers Club on Monday afternoon and evening. The day was very hot but continuous play with a supper interval lasted until dark. The visit was one of the season’s happiest sports afternoons, and the Rivers Club hopes for more such club visits. Bradwardine members asked the editor to note their appreciation of the good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat“land
Bradwardine
Rivers Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
J. A. Grummett
T. C. Durnin
Hua
Mrs. Rea
Long- Shaw
Rivers Fair
Clyde
T. Chambers
T. Jasper
James Higginson
James Todd
Alex
Susith
J. Silecox
Janes Todd
Alex Smith
Chambers
J. Alteman
A. Vickery
Brandon
Altemat
T. Jasper Harding
H Brown
Riddell
O.C. Harvey
A. G. English
Brownridge
George Nesbitt
W. Campbell
Roadsters
Alex White
A. Hays
B. A. Phillips
Oak River
A. Brownridge
B. Philips
J. R. Shanks
Arthur Hays
A. McDonald
Shetland
A Vickery
Westwood
F. Paddock
Jasper
A. G. Singlish
Berkshire
Yorkshires
C. Kahler
Moline
Jas. Higginson
Durock
Herefords
Frank Bridgeman
Carrie Off
Aberdeen
Bowman
Pendennis
Alex Beattie
O. A. Westwood
J. W. Seater
Tigers
Nationals of
Oak River Greys
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