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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
Local communities in Hirtle Neepawa Roblin Langenburg Saltcoats and Russell mark Dominion Day with picnics services and sports. Weather and market trends influence the day as church plans and baseball events restructure the holiday program.
Weather remains hot with the forecast favorable. B Sparrow of Binscarth sang rustic tunes near Silverton on Sunday. Robt M Quay of Crescent Ridge visited John McIntosh on Sunday. J Heap raised a barn and house on Tuesday after wintering there. W J Sharman of Canadian Ingot Metal Culvert Co. and former teacher spent Monday with locals. Wm Allen suffered a fire loss, destroying his house and contents on Wednesday.
Angusville hosts its annual Athletic Club picnic on the club grounds July 6 with sports from football to baseball and a lake feature. Angusville residents urged to mark the date, cancel other plans, and attend the big community celebration.
The Rochedale picnic held on Tuesday drew a strong crowd and featured a July 8 rifle competition. Miss Spadmer of Cashvale enjoyed a brief visit, while Mrs J J White and Miss MaM White of Carsall visit local friends as per The Banner.
Shellmouth reports J Rea of Brightade visited Monday while Pe Sahimark of Saltcoats came Sunday. RE Hunt and J Bryant returned from a western trip on Friday. W Wallace moved into a new post office Saturday. DLA McPadyen, J Bryant, W Stewart and F Yeates form a committee to arrange the annual picnic.
Miss F Wilkinson of Ottawa visiting Rastell with her mother Mrs Wilkinson. A Board of Trade meeting at FE M Williams office tonight. Lawther and Kate Simons of Londonerry among entrance exam candidates omitted from last week list. Oldfellows lodge meeting moved to Monday. Katsell school concert on Friday June 2q with Miss Keleo and Miss Lawson in charge. Dr Wright chaired. Tod spoke on estate King and Mr Pod's last visit. Lawson thanks trustees and farewell remarks.
Examinations start Tuesday at Russell School with Inspector Belton and Principal Hutchinson presiding. They close Wednesday July 6. Marking of entrance papers will begin at Russell under Mr Beltor, with results expected after July 20. Listed candidates cover Third Class Parts I and II, Fall Third Class, Second Class, and Supplemental entries across multiple surnames and initials.
Cope geometry for FE third class, Fannie Amott physics second, arithmetic GED. Binsearth with W. W. McDonald as presiding examiner lists Third Class Part I Nellie May Fraser I May Irwin Mabelle Burke Helen Bradshaw Margaret Bailey Sophia Johnson Mary Fletcher Violet Clemens Annie Young. Third Class Part II Myrtle L Burgess Ethel Flynn Ethel M Whitacklea Myrtle Johnston Bessie Rhodes Wm Diamond Christena Mann Elda Anderson. Full Third Gertrude McLean. Second Class Jno Oscar Badgley Jean Bailey Bert Murdock Netta Crerar Christena Fletcher May Oddson.
Polling places are fixed for the July 1 election across 15 divisions. Proclamations set openings at 9 a.m. and closings as listed, with locations including John Kennedy's house Roblin Castle Avery Shellmouth McKay’s Asessippi Russell Millwood Binsearth Boyle Silver Creek Angusville Gordon Plant’s Rossburn Olha and more.
Russell Lodge AF and AM gathered Monday evening in the Masonic Hall Russell to honor charter member Dr Thomas Alexander Wright who is moving to Calgary. Worshipful Master Thom presented a Past Master’s jewel and delivered a formal address thanking him for twenty one years of service in the village and Masonic work.
The Binscarth Dramatic Club staged Our Regiment to a large audience with strong performances. Sheringham as a fussy old gentleman led the cast, praised for surpassing many country opera houses. The ensemble included P H Nelson Captain Featherstone C Temple Greg Warrener and Smiley as a curate. A Smith the depot agent as a cranky retired merchant. Mrs Nelson and Mrs Smith stood out among the actresses with steady portrayals. Murdock and Plumb also praised. Winnipeg scenery and Russell Orchestra contributed to the production, with high marks for overall quality from local press.
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