Rivers District Social Calendar and Local News Highlights
Local events list fairs and visits across Rivers district with July plans including the Sons of England picnic on July 2 and a Diamond Jubilee service. Reports note a Friday storm with minor damage, school exams, Odd Fellows meeting, and community efforts to decorate for the Gazette’s 20th year. Shipping updates include Mrs. Smith and Alice sailing to Scotland and various residents visiting relatives in Brandon Winnipeg Alberta or California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Alice
Scotland
S.S
Letitia
Montreal
Sutcliffe Troupe Brings Dynamic Entertainment to Brandon Exhibition
The Sutcliffe Troupe of musicians dancers and acrobats will headline the Brandon Exhibition program. Clad in kilts with pipes drums and a big bass drum they present precise march routines and native style dances. The company performs intricate formations including hand balancing and pyramid building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Que
Brandon
Sutcliffe
Notice to School Children for Commemoration Medals
Children of Rivers School must be on the school grounds at 11 o clock Friday morning July 1 to receive Commemoration Medals. Country children can obtain medals later if unable to attend at the designated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chidren
Rivers School
Ten Years, ACO J B Mitchell Elected Councillor Ward One
Ten years, ACO J B Mitchell was elected to fill the vacancy for a councillor in Ward One. Mr and Mrs Robt Madden who visited recently have left to make their home in British Columbia. At a Riv ers School Board meeting Inspec tor Hatcher was present and it was decided to establish a high school here. E W Kyle is buying up scrap iron and the country is being cleaned up. The 1 100 foot new Canadian Pacific Railway for BC will open July 14 as part of the Confederation celebration. Canada s barren lands in the Far North are under two year study by the Porsild brothers for the Dominion Government to assess reindeer potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Robt. Madden
British Columbia
Rivers School Board
Inspector Hatcher
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Far
North
Porsild Brothers
University of Copenhagen
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Rivers Gazette
Talis
Main Street
Rivers
Man
Thoretay
Thomas W. Offen
Canadien Weekly Press
Aspociation
Rivers Fair
Brandon Fair
Chas Mott
Winnipeg
Mrs . W. Brown
Portage la Prairie
J. Bartlett
Wa. Doncaster
Hugh Wilson
Messrs
Chas. Angel and
N. Trvy
Oddfellows
Miniota
Sons of England
United Sunday School
McFadden
St. James
Oscar Westwood
Oddfellows Hall
United Church
J. E. Thompson
War Memorial Committee
Gazette Office
Katherine Morrow
Andy MacKay
Calgary
Alberta
California
Women’s Institute
H. A
Wareham Bros
ACO
J. B. Mitchell
E. W. Kyle
W. E. Stewart
Wheatland
G. S. Perrett
Rosedeer
McLeod River
Texaco
JAS. H. Cluff Telephone
Drayman
Chas. W. Angel
P.O. Box
Third Ave
Eastern Canada
Lake and
Alaska
Jasper National Park
MT. Robson Park
Great Britain
Continental
Pacific Coast
A. E. Hedberg
Whi J. Quinlan
SicKenzie
Quebec
Heinz
Phoenix Cheese
Big Box
Wmited
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