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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
Old Time arrives with leaden wings as children sing and adults recall their youth. In festive songs the season brings renewed visions of earlier days and wishes for a merry Christmas and a bright New Year to all.
Statements by Sir Frederick Williams Taylor and Sir Hug insist the Mer chant s Bank of Canada merger safeguards public funds and deposits remain as secure as in the Bank of England. The Merchants Bank, fading from active chartered banks in Canada, traces westward ventures from 1872 when Winnipeg opened as a frontier branch. Curling season draws strong local interest as four sheets host 17 rinks and a series of draws schedule matches through the week.
Conference of ministers and only agriculture ministers for the three prairie provinces met at Regina to explore reasons behind price losses of farm products. The agricultural and livestock situation in the three western provinces was thoroughly discussed at the meeting.
In McRostie's Hall the Russell School staged The Prince and the Mistletoe with high anticipation. The Tuesday show drew a full house as many students participated, with standout performances noted in arithmetic and classroom awards across grades.
Sinclair McRostie plans this week for a home event in Neat Seeday reviewing Lite 62 across the Bible Class. The Elders and Managers of the church met at Mrs. John McLennan’s home to review the year’s work and consider finances, aiming to reduce debt. A substantial supper followed, continuing a yearly gathering for church supporters.
Mr John Anderson of Russell observes strong mill profits as farmers work toward Rossbarn with grists to the flour mill. The opening bonspiel drew fourteen rinks, the Davidson rink beating D C Stewart for the prize. Community events included a church supper raising 4400 and a charity ball, while Chesney, an elder resident, died after surgery in Neepawa with funeral at Vista.
The manuscript lists upcoming church activities and reminders. Young people are urged to remember Biblical dates. The church treasurer requests year end contributions by month end. A WS.S. meeting is planned for December 28 at Mine Montie's at 32. The Ladies Aid will meet at Mes Clarice on Wednesday at 3 30.
The junior choir will sing at the afternoon service with special Christmas music and carols. Parents and friends are invited to attend. a short address precedes songs. Afterward children will march to LO.O.P. Hall for a Christmas treat.
The article lists officers elected at the annual meeting including President Mrs Teulon and Vice President Mrs Ridgeway, with various directors and a secretary. It reports papers read on church missions and tithe systems, notes on Mrs Chittick and Rev Saunders, and mentions several local Christmas events, concerts, and upcoming sports bonspiel dates in Russell and area.
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