European Tour for Educationists to Britain and Europe
A 36 day educational tour for Canadian students and educators to Great Britain Belgium and Paris aligns with the Empire Exhibition and Olympic Games. Participants sail Montreal to Liverpool aboard Regina on June 21 visit Leamington Oxford London Wembley Bruges Brussels Zeebrugge Le Havre and Paris before returning from Liverpool to Montreal aboard Doric.
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Canada
Great Britain
Dominion
Montreal
Liverpool
Leamington
Oxford
London
Wembley
Belgium
Zeebruge
Bruges
Brussels
Paris
Battlefields
le Havre
Doric
Rivers Golf Club Formed At Local Meeting
Enthusiasts gathered last Thursday to form Rivers Golf Club with E. E. Grant elected president and W. G. Wilkes as secretary treasurer. Course site undecided though two locations near town are under consideration. Fees set at 5 dollars for gentlemen 3 dollars for ladies and 8 dollars for a family ticket. Community support urged.
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the Rivers Golf Club
Rivers
Canada
Bijou to Show New York Picture in Winnipeg March 17
Shepherd King in a landmark production travels from New York to the National Theatre Winnipeg and then to Rivers. The Bijou marks the second Canadian theatre to present the film for a three day run starting Monday March 17 with Winnipeg reviews expected.
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Canada
New York
National Theatre
Winnipeg
Rivers
Special Services at Union Church Rev McClintock and Weaver
Evangelists Rev McClintock and Rev Weaver began a series of Special Services at Union Church on Sunday and will remain until the 26th A large congregation attended a memorable service of preaching and song Services are held every evening except Saturday and invite all to attend Come and hear these men of God and enjoy the singing
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McClintock
Weaver
Union
Shops versus Town Curling Clash At Local Rink
A lively curling event pits eight railway shop teams against eight Town teams this Friday and Saturday at the local rink. Two draws per night promise spirited play and friendly banter as locals like Joe Thompson and others from the Confectionery, butcher shops, and ex-mayor figures join the crowd.
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Joe
Thompson
Jim, Brown
Harry ‘Wareham
Tucker
Sandy Dwar
J. H. Couch K
C . W. Pitts
J. Stevenson
Residence Destroyed by Fire on First Avenue
About 1 30 on Monday morning the fire alarm sounded, calling the town fire brigade to the residence of Mrs M Danilevitch on First Avenue, where a large blaze was well under way. The building was a total loss despite firemen efforts.
Farm Auction Sale at Rivers Area by Public Auction
Jas Emelie will sell by public auction at his farm seven miles west and two miles north of Rivers on Tuesday March 18 starting at 11 o clock. The entire stock includes horses cattle pigs poultry feed and implements and will be sold with out reserve. Information on terms from Mr Emslie or posters. McConnell Bros auctioneers.
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Jas
Emelie
Emslie
McConnell Bros
The Man Who Won Promises Victory Here
Dustin Farnum signs a boastful note urging bets on his work The Man Who Won claiming prior wins elsewhere. He asserts the production will triumph and invites readers to wager on its success.
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Dustin Farnum
Malange Birth Announcement A Daughter
At Rivers on Sunday March 9 1924 Mr and Mrs P Malange welcomed a daughter in a concise birth notice noting the family event and location.
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Malange
Rivers
P. Malange
Antony Birth Announcement at Rivers
At Rivers on Thursday February 28 1924 Mr and Mrs H Antony welcomed a son.
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Antony
Rivers
H. Antony
Sons of England Whist Drive at Hall Friday March 14
Those who attend these social affairs will not need reminding of the next Whist Drive to be held in Sons of England Hall on Friday March 14. A hearty invitation extended to all.
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Sons of England Hall
Gambler Bets On Money Women Horses Then Honor
A man gambled for wealth and romance, then wagered for another’s honor and happiness, suggesting a life driven by risk and personal stakes. The text frames gambling as a repeated pursuit affecting relationships and personal standing.
Football Club Readies for Season in Rivers Town Hall
A Rivers Football Club meeting in the Town Hall set up the new season structure. The Junior Club joined with the Seniors, and a strong schedule is anticipated. New officers were elected: President A. Dewar Sec Treas C. H. Gabe Trainer E. L. Pare Captain C. J. Bartlett Vice Captain W. Parker. Membership fees are 1.00 for Seniors and 0.50 for Juniors.
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The
Rivers Football Club
Rivers
A. Dewar
Sec.Treas
C. H. Gabe
E. L. Pare
C. J. Bartlett
W. Parker
Clergy Approve Winnipeg Screen Adaption of Biblical History
Winnipeg clergymen screened The Shepherd King and gave unanimous approval to the motion picture drama. They praised lavish filming and modernization, urging all citizens to see the Bible-based film showing at the National Theatre all next week.
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Winnipeg
National Theatre
Biblcal
Free Press
Rivers Council minutes approve 1924 grants and tax actions
Town of Rivers in a March 5 1924 meeting presided by Mayor Sinclair approved a 200 grant to the Rivers Daly Agricultural Society for the 1924 Fair under 1923 terms. Finance reports totaling 75 94 and 5528 were adopted and paid. Tax Certificate 124 for Lot 22 was assigned to John Brown and related taxes canceled. Sale of 20 CN RailSales purchased. Rent for Lot 17 Block 5 set at 3 monthly from March 1 1924. Lot 3 4 Block 4 offered for sale at 200 cash. Meeting adjourned.
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Offen
The
Rivers Daly Agricultural Society
Frame Aitken
Ryle
John Brown
Frame-Aitken
Rivers
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Annals of Rivers
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Report of Finance Committee
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