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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
2
A reflective verse piece by Nora Mavourneen dated Russell December 1990 laments a century of war and loss for Britain while urging unity and faith. It contrasts sorrow for fallen soldiers with a hopeful call for national reconciliation and a united future under God.
The Shellmouth Christmas event featured the Zenophore phonograph, praised for clear speech and music, and a large schoolroom turnout. A cantata titled Christmas a day late starred Mrs Teulon as Columbia and other locals in multicultural roles, ending with Santa distributing gifts to about 60 children.
Miss Stewart formerly taught here and now in Hamiota visits Silver Creek during Christmas week. Mr. W. McTavish of Newdale visited friends. Mr. Robt. Kippin of Binscarth spent holidays at home. Rumor says Bob may join the benedicts soon. Jim Anderson of Snow Mountain visited Peddies ranch. Rifles reportedly arrived for the Silver Creek Rifle Club. Ed Hammond plans to buy building materials for a new house. James Chalmers teaching near Hamiota visited his sister then returned Monday.
George Alexander Brewster of Millwood wed Mary Douglass, daughter of the late James Douglass of Cargill Ontario, at the home of Mr RR Shaw on December List, 160, officiated by Rev lk M MacKay BA.
New Year activities in Birtle include visits by Laura Schwalm and Alex Creary from Silver Creek while Winnipeg triplets and Portage la Prairie education plans appear. Local weddings, a safety note on gun accidents, a Barnardo Boy clarification, school openings, and Masonic Lodge officer installations fill the roster with community life and upcoming curling matches in Shoal Lake.
Town youths practise for the shooting match on New Year's day while a McLennan taffy pull informs a joyful crowd. The event features addresses songs recitations and readings with Miss B Kines Miss T Thompson Jas Kines H Johnston and others highlighted. The note ends with festive wishes and cautionary lines about travel on snow and ice.
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