Radio Bugs and Diocesan Notes at Brandon Synod
The Anglican Synod at Brandon pro Cathedral heard Rev. Nelson C. Smith advocate changes with lay support. Smith is named delegate to the Provincial Synod and serves on the Diocesan Executive, with a substitute to the General Synod. The United Church choir began a fund for music and robes, aided by a Manse social raising over $20. A column reflects on radio, jokes about “Radio Bug,” and the then-modern fascination with wireless communication.
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Brandon
Nelson C. Smith
Smith
General Synod
Choir of the
United Church
Redemption of War Loan In Order Bondholders Paid
The minister announces selection of chartered banks to redeem War Loan bonds. Bonds will receive cash promptly on their stated maturity dates. Authorities urge holders to present bonds to participating banks for redemption.
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Hes’ Seranged
Pioneer Mrs. Margaret Baily Dies at 84 in Ancrum District
Mrs. Margaret Baily, a pioneer of the district, died Thursday November 19 at 84 years 10 months. Born in Sorel Quebec, she moved west 46 years ago with her husband and helped at the Lothair post office. She leaves nine of ten children including J W Seater Rivers and Mrs Wilton near Brandon. Funeral held Saturday with service at home, then St Matthew's Ancrum, interment Ancrum Cemetery. Rev S L Nash officiated.
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Margaret Baily
John W. Seater
Sorel
Quebec
Ontario
Lothair
Baily
Joseph
Jack
Willi m
Harry
Richard
J. W. Seater
Rivers
Wilton
Brandon
British Columbia
St. Matthew's Church
Ancrum
S. L Nash
Bride and Groom returns by St James amateurs at Oddfellows Hall
The St James Amateur Dramatic Society presents Bride and Groom on Friday and Monday at Oddfellows Hall. Cast lists promise crowded houses as the troupe, active for years, funds plays for worthy causes. Manager Wm G Thomas says the new farce will surpass the last. Tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children available from society members. Show starts at 8 o clock.
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St. James’ Amateur Dramatic Society
Oddfellows Hall
Wm.g. Thomas
Willy
Rivers Cow S D Van Driver Tenders 1926
Tenders will be received up to noon December 10 1925 for driving Vans Nos 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 for 1926. Tenderers to supply their own fuel and grease. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R G Sinclair secretary treasurer.
Weekend News In Brando Area Highlights
Ten years ago Orlo Brown and Clifford Batty attend Brandon Sunday School Convention. Ree Coding Qubswille opened its season with a patriotic bonspiel. Dr M A Griffith offered to serve at a base hospital and is accepted to report for duty. FOV West bank manager receives send off at Hotel Cecil as The Gazette presents Christmas Cards.
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Orlo Brown
Clifford Batty l
Brandon
M. A. Griffith
Dept. of Militia
Fov. West
Cecil
Annual Meeting of the Rivers Agricultural Society
The Rivers Agricultural Society will convene at Rivers School on Saturday next, Nov. 28 at 3 o'clock. Special business includes reception of reports and election of officers. J. T. Bowman, Sec Treas.
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The
Rivers Agricultural Society
Rivers School
United Church at Pettapiece Plans New Church Building
The Pettapiece United Church reports a Congregational meeting appointed Trustees J Shanks J T Shanks T Westenholme W Pettapiece and H Spearin. A new land deeded to the United Church of Canada for a church building valued around seven thousand dollars. The annual Thankoffering at Pettapiece W M raised fifty dollars.
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Pettapiece
J. Shanks
J. T. Shanks
T. Westenholme
W. Pettapiece
H. Spearin
T. Shankel
United Church of Canada
Soprano Maurie Jeritza Captivates Westward Tour
The article describes Maurie Jeritza touring Canada and Europe, greeted as a goddess of song and beauty. It notes a Montreal reception with bouquets, performances in Covent Garden and London, and a chat with engine men in Montreal on the way to Toronto. It mentions her husband Baron Popper and Baroness, and Jeritza’s winter residence at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Paciic Windzor
Maurie Jeritza
Covent Gardens
London
Winging
Deritza
Jonny Pees
Inindeor
Montreal
Toronto
Maria Jeritza
Baron Popper
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
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Xmas
RDI
Blair
J. A. Grummett
Cibson
Moyer’s
O. S. Hober
Clark
Offics
Rivera
Gur
Radiola
Honolulu
England
Independent
Biggar
R. G. Sinclair
Sec
Treas
the Gazette
R.A.S
J. T. Bowman
Sec -Treas
Queen Alexandra
Rivers and
W.M
George H. Ham
C.P.R
Tul
Hem
Seritaa
Ansdody Roe
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