Henry Moore Exhibit Opens in Winnipeg Gallery
The Winnipeg gallery hosts a Henry Moore sculpture and drawing show from 32 bronzes and 30 drawings, opened by Sir Henry Lintott on February 1. The Smithsonian arranged the North American tour, Winnipeg the sole Canadian stop, featuring works from 1990 to 1964 and Moore’s exploration of natural forms and the dome figure.
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Ree Arte
Henry Moore
Henry Lintott
Canada
Assembly Hall
Smithsonian Institution
Winnipeg
Ers
Moore
Obituaries for Matthew Sion and Ernest Ackroyd
Two obituary notices from the Brandon/Russell area. Matthew Sion, born September 21 1887 in Russell, dies January 25 1965 at Brandon nursing home after farm life with brothers and retirement to Shellmouth. Survived by sister Agnes McLaughlin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Knox Church January 30, interment Russell Memorial Gardens. Ernest W Ackroyd, age 61, of Winnipeg and Ste 5 303 Stradbrooke Ave, dies January 26 1968. Funeral at Pineview Memorial Chapel, cremation follows. Ackroyd served in World War II Army Medical Corps and worked 40 years with Manitoba Sanatorium Board as X-ray technician. survived by wife Janet, two sons David and James, daughter Marylyn Hanna, mother Elizabeth, brother Angus, sisters Vera Pettitt and W Gielen Andrews, and six grandchildren.
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Matthew Sion
Matthew Simms
Brandon Nursing Home
Russell
Shellmouth
Brandon
Man
Robert
Agnes) McLaughlin
Onanole
Knox Church
Russell Memorial Gardens
Campbell Connor
Braendle and
Bruce
Jack Wilson
Lorne Davidson
Joe Shipp
George Haas
George Simms
Foxwarren
Ivan McTaughlin
Shoal Lake
Ernest William Ackroyd
Ernest W. Ackroyd
Janet Ackroyd
Ste. 5
Stradbrooke Avenue
Winnipeg
Pineview Memorial Chapel
Chevrier Blvd
Waverley
Marylyn
Hanna
Elizabeth Ackroyd
Angus
Portage la Prairie
Vera) Pettitt
W. Gielen
White Cane Week Marks Special Year
Enis year NMS celebrates 50 years of service as CNIB marks White Cane Week February 4 10. A N Magill CNIB managing director recalls CNIB origins from a 1906 Markham Ontario library to 1918 national program, noting 300000 records transferred to tape and growth to 5400 clients in recent decade. The library’s evolution signals a bright second half century.
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NMS
A. N. Magill
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNIB
Canadian Council of the Blind
Magill
Markham
Ontario
E. B. F. Robinson
Canada
New York Point
Robinson
Toronto
Col
E. A. Baker
France
Ubrary
Brary
CMIB
This Week's Meditation on Purpose and Use of Time
A reflection citing Isaac Watts and George Bernard Shaw on human purpose. It argues that people were created with a reason and should use time talents and possessions meaningfully. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility to live for a higher plan.
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Isaac Watts
George Bernard Shaw
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Russell & District Chamber OF Commerce
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St. Mary's
St. Joseph's
Council Chamber of Commerce
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Legion Bingo
St Mary's Bingo
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Church of Your
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St. Joseph’s
Town Council Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce ‘Legion Binge
St. Mary's Bingo
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Boone
Ormeur
Russell Elke’ Hall
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