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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
8
A British column in wartime advances through enemy lands, showing a long processional march. Advance points ride ahead, flankers spread out, and a chain of connecting riders links vanguard to the main force. Infantry, artillery, trains, and baggage follow in order, with dust rising as the column moves.
Bandsman Chas St. Lawrence of the 2nd Cheshire, a Wilmslow native returning from South Africa, was welcomed with a large village procession. The Church Band played and the crowd cheered as he rode an Irish car along Manchester road and Swan street before a two month home stay.
A successful tennis tournament at the Manor under the Ladies Guild attracted many players and spectators. Dinner and tea were served, with an informal evening program. Prizes for doubles went to Mr Williams and Rev Custance, who beat Boulton and Thom in an exciting final. Custance also won the singles.
Silver Creek council met July 28 at Stratford schoolhouse with all members present. Minutes adopted. A $100 loan to St Marys School District from the Sinking Fund of the Russell Mill Debentures. Road work accounts approved for payment to W J Doig J D Kippan Peter McRostie W Diamond Smellie & Co Ewart Fisher Wilson and Henry Black.
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