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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
1
The Roblin Curling Club Bonspiel opened last Tuesday with twenty rinks entering. Three open competitions were contested through the week with visiting teams prevailing in all events, two cups earned by Pope and one by Dauphin, while local rinks competed in the All-Comers alongside the consolation event.
Roy Chase will attend the Trustee Convention at Winnipeg. Mrs. M Currey was very sick last week and Coppinger assisted. Hen Peck i Lodge met with Merrell elected president MecDutie as vice president Stenhouse as councilor advisor. Hillsburg Municipality under a receiver J E Baing Roblins appointed dining steater. Farmers Union hall meeting discussed masquerade ball. Valentine social by Union Ladies Aid featured amateur masquerale troupe. program praised. Entertainment ended about 1 am with a crowd declaring great enjoyment and receipts totaling 46.55.
Silverwood forms a new band with officers D Friesen president W O Byee secretary treasurer S Irvine P Funk T Davidson, following a Saturday meeting. A masquerade dance on February 25 draws strong youth interest. Ladies Aid Valentine social and concert drew a large church audience. supper partners were chosen by hearts. The comedy A Poor Marked Man drew huge crowds with a strong cast. Miss McNeil appeased between acts. Deepdale Makuroa North Merridale sleighs visited. play showcased strong ensemble performance and a Makroff booking planned. R Boyce led music for lively dancing that night.
Miss Wilson of Deepdale resumes charge at ANT NARROWS School after reopening on February 2. Alvin McKnight traveled to Winnipeg Saturday with a carload of hops. The Boys and Girls Club directors plan a dance for February 27 at the USFM Hall. Whist Drive on St Valentine’s Eve drew nine tables with strong Silverwood participation. Margaret Burrell won ladies first, Willis Armstead second, Ruel booby prize.
Pearson and Monkman prize notes. After supper, dancing ran until 2 a.m. Wise UF M met at Mr Wilsons, next gathering at Mrs Bangles on March 8. Local general meeting discussed hall basement. Baptism and communion set first Sunday monthly. classes led by Mr Rayner. Wheat Pool speaker Mr Mahoney drew farmers, social and financial events praised. Admission 321.60 at door. Edith Harvey to Deepdale. Mrs Davis and Mrs Harvey noted. Abe Wool meeting March 16 hints on gardening and hot beds and hat making demonstration.
In Union Church session minutes the Sunday school teachers are elected with Supt Mr T Crane and Asst Supt Mr E Rogers. A choir is proposed with officers: Pres Mrs AB Johnson, Vice Pres Mr CG Harvey Sr, Choir Leader Mrs Rayner, Organist Miss McNair. The Valentine social by the Ladies Society is described as a success with games, a potato relay, prizes, and a paired lunch activity shared by couples.
Rev Robert Harver MA announces monthly services and sermon topics at the Pearl of Price Church. Details include the next service and seating arrangements for attendees, with contact points for further information.
The Crusader notes continued local loyalty to the Church despite hardships of the year and urges financial support and personal attendance for a strong year ahead. It mentions marriages in Saskatoon area and references Rev I Glover, Lawrence Maguire, and Rosie Louise Dix.
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