Thank You Letter From Duchess of Connaught Red Cross Hospital
Mrs R Mulligan receives thanks from Miss E Russell matron for Moore’s Bar racks support. A list of active workers named includes Mrs T Madill Mrs Reinhart Mrs Wm Keating Mrs J Switzer and Mrs R Mulligan with others. The letter notes transfer from Moore Barracks to Red Cross Hospital Cliveden Tapton Bucks and confirms a care box will be sent to Moore Barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Mulligarn
E Russell
Duchess of Connaught Canadian Red Cross Hospital
Moore's Barracks
Miss Russell
T Madill
Reinhart
Wm Keating
J Switzer
R Mulligan
Cliveden
Tapton
Bucks
Mulligan
Moore Barracks
Cate Hospital
Statron
Farewell Address to Rev AE Hooke at Graingsby Mission
On Tuesday December 5 Rev AE Hooke of McNutt Mission Field gave his farewell at Grainsby to a large congregation. After service, ladies served refreshments and Miss Hunt presented a purse from the congregation along with a silver purse as a token of appreciation for his labor and friendship. The address praised his efforts and wished him blessing in future gospel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AE Hooke
McNutt Mission Field
Grainsby
Mr Hooke
Miss Hunt
Miss Bowles
Sitle
Graingby
Poverty Ball Aids War Effort In Angusville
A December 27 poverty ball in Angusville raises funds for patriotic causes. Gentlemen 50c, ladies bring baskets, proceeds go to war relief. Notes praise for Gramspy and district and mention of Mr Hooke accepting a church call in Togo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moor Barracks
E. Russell
Angusville
Silver Shower at Mrs W B Amos Home January 6 1917
Russell Red Cross notes a silver shower hosted at Mrs W B Amos on Saturday January 6 1917. The society adopts a plain fare rule for economy, urging brad and butter and one kind of plain cake. Cheques received from Edwin Armstrong and J P Laycock totaling 51000. A stock of shirts and pyjamas is available for sewing, and Girls Red Cross Auxilary plans its first paper collection after New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W B Amos
Red Cross Society
Edwin Armstrong
P Laycock
Red Cross
Millwood Move Brings Post Office Back to Original Site
Mr E Walker and family moved into the Christie Baily building, recently bought from Segal, returning the Post Office to its former site and improving public accommodation. Millwood schoolchildren plan a Christmas programme for the 22nd with good attendance anticipated. Mr and Mrs Herring and family stay with Mr Theo Kum for the winter. Have you paid your subscription for The Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Walker
Christie Baily
Segal
Millwood School
Herring
Theo Kum
Christmas Week Off as The Banner Takes a Rest
The Banner will not publish next week amid Christmas observances. Local notes mention holidays, school closures, public events, and a National Service Card drive under War Measures Act. Community updates include hospital care, soldiers overseas, and social happenings across Brandon and Winnipeg.
Local Notes From Binscarth Community Update
Binscarth reports Mrs Jennie Fowler’s return from two months in Edmonton and plans for Senior WA. prizes won at Seed Grain Shows in Birtle and Russell. Christmas Eve church program at St Mathews with chorale and carols. Christmas Day service at St. Marys. Skating rink setup under Mr Comstock with season tickets at the Drug Store. Presbyterian Bayfield church held its annual meeting with encouraging reports. Memorial service for Pte George Honey held at the Methodist Church. Red Cross funds boosted by Mrs Mann and others. A Girls Auxiliary formed at the Manse. Week of Prayer to begin new year across churches. Formosa mission discussed in Christian Endeavour.
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Jennie Fowler
Edmonton
Mann
Walter Ireland
Wm Creighton
Birtle and
Russell
St Mathews Church
Comstock
Presbyterian Bayfield Church
Methodist
George Honey
J H Shemult
Reg Turnbull
France
Jollye
The
Red Cross Society
Ben Murray
Lidford and Clifford
F Clement
Waller’s Hall
Formosa
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National Service
Ottawa
God Save the King
R. B. Bennett
Bijou
Jesse L Lasky
Fannie Ward
Charlie Chaplin
the Million Dollar Comedian
Ance
Hunt
Hook
Gramspy
District
Hooke
Methodist Church
Togo
Victoria College
Toronto
Russell Red Cross
Millwood
Banner
T Allen
Minniska
Madame Deane
Andrew Mather
W Minske
Minneapolis
Edith McKay
Thos Madill
F G Clarke
Red Cross Fund
E Charles
45Th
Old Country
W A Wilson
Law
Brandon
J Sharman
Heath
E. Smellie
W F Kerr
Regina
Long Beach
California
J. H Plewes
Winnipeg
Plewes
Lodge Queen of the West
G Allen
C Greener
Treas
E J Secker
H J Pettitt
W J Bates
F Allen
J Calvet
R Bowler
A Fontaine
Allen
Portland
Oregon
Laycock
Douglas
Silverton
Presbyterian Church
Feir
Edythe Setter
Post Office
Binscarth
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