Christ Church Easter Observances Highlight Solemn Music
On Good Friday a noon to 3 p.m. service and an evening united service at the Presbyterian Church drew large crowds. Easter Week featured Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., and a 7 p.m. cantata Crucifixion and Ascension by Peace. Mrs. E. Lucas led an acclaimed choir with soloists Mrs. P. H. Nelson Rev. F. H. Davenport and Mr. Sparrow, while J. L. Stewart presided at the organ. The church flowered altar and the regular Christ Church choir performed without extra help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace
E. Lucas
P. H. Nelson
F. H. Davenport
Christ Church
Attendance Shields Announced by Russell School
Russell School reveals April events for Grades V and VI Attendance Shield based on 89.2 percent attendance in March. The Progress Shield, awarded end of April, honors the grade with the most arithmetic progress. Shields funded by Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, crafted from copper from Lord Nelson’s ships. Jean Peddie of Grade XI wins best March essay on The Constitution of Canada.
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Lord
Jean Peddie
Canada
Memoriam List of Graduates and Retirements Named
N. L. King, teacher, lists numerous graduates and retired staff with ages ranging from 50 to 91. Names include Agnes Thom 88 and Reggie Cartwright 91 among others. two absentees noted as Ernie La Fontaine and Austin Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggie Cartwright
May Hembroff
Earl Forest
Marjory DuPre
John Coulter
Edna Prescott
Mike Delliper
Lloyd Phillips
Eddie Tate
Pearl
Devlin
Fass
Lily Devlin
Jeanette Clark
Mollie More
Marjory Wison
Robert Ward
Annie Delliper
Ernie la Fontaine
Austin Currie
Grades V and VI March reports list top marks
Grade V leaders include McMurray 84 and Aicon 80, with Hill 74 and Muskett 73. Others score in the 60s to 50s. Grade VI leaders show Ricon 81 and Cove 79, with Astbury 74 and Wilson 71, plus several 60s and 50s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mav McMurray
Winnie Aicon
Marjorie Hill
Reggie Muskett
Gerald Skeech
Agnes Morgan
Lois Glover
Douglas Morris
Sidney Morris
Ruth Goodbun
Grade
Tom Ricon
Evelyn Cove
Connie Astbury
Eileen Wilson
Marvy Newell
Norrig Beamish
Winn’s Clement
Alice de
Canadian Tuberculosis Association reports progress and education emphasized
The Twentieth Annual Report highlights progress against tuberculosis in Canada through education and propaganda. President Schaffner stresses early detection and schoolteacher involvement as key to prevention, noting a 30 percent drop in deaths over twenty years due to reduced infection and better living conditions.
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Canadian Association For the Prevention of
Schaffner
Hippocrates
Shaffner
George D. Porter
Seas Tetary
Canada
Local Notes on Easter Vacation and Games
The item mentions Miss Davidson spending Easter at home in Russell. A call to Lennard to a Twiddlewinks game is noted. Hockey players faced Water loo at Shellmouth last week. The piece asserts Asessipp is the driest place if Lennard becomes dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Russell
Lennard
Waterloo
Shellmouth
Asessipp
Christ Church Notes 1st Sunday After Easter Service Times
Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. A Mothers Union service is set for Monday at 3 p.m. with a brief Rec tory tea meeting to follow. Mothers invited to learn of the Union’s work. Next Sunday is Low Sunday in the Easter octave with hymns and an Easter sermon by the Rector.
Death of Mary Plumb at Binscarth aged 73 and family notice
Mary Plumb widow of the late Jomas Plumb died Monday morning March 21 at her daughter's residence in Binscarth aged 73. Rev E E Annand led the service. interment was at Binscarth cemetery. Survived by five sons and five daughters. long-time resident who moved from London Ont to Binscarth area.
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Phatamerook
Weteetay Odre
Mary Plumb
Jomas Plumb
Jas Anderson
Binscarth
E. E. Annand
Messrs
Ken., Thomas
Harry
Joe Plumb
D. Robertson
J. Sheppard
Binscarth Cemetery
Plumb
Anderson
Lena Plumb
Cookson
Regina
C. McDonnell
Vancouver
C. Heddell
Nelson
B. C
Kenneth R
Thomas
Binsearth
Joe
Montana
Swan River
Man
Birtle
London
Ont
Eastertime notices fill Russell news page
Local column lists Easter visits and events in Russell Manitoba area. Notes include residents attending service at Christ Church, dances at Silverton School House, a silver tea for the Rainbow Mission Band, and a motion for a farmers wage recommendation at a meeting. Also mentions road conditions and various private travels.
Shellmouth Meeting Notice by W. A. at Mrs Bryant Home
The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held at the home of Mrs. Bryant on Thursday April 7 at 3 p.m. All ladies are cordially invited.
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Mr. Struthers
Yorkton
Allan Wishart
A. Greig
Rapid City
Miss Somerville
Smelite Bros
Dropmore
D. T. Wilson
Vancouver
Russell
Y. J. Attwood
California
Wm. Chittick
Anguaville
Walter Hembroff
Dorothy Hembroff
Miasese F. Kennedy
Annie Adams
Hazel Callin
Alvin Loney
Havelock Madill
Silverton
M. B. Harvey
Kamsack High School
Ataff
Angusville Curling Club
Rainbow Mission
Methodist Church
Hungry 9
Army and Navy Club
Wm. Setter
Winnipeg
Setter
W. A
Dominion Canteen Profits Distribution For Forces
The Dominion government outlines profit sharing from canteens used by British Canadian Australian and New Zealand troops. Proportions are 1 share for each British man day and 13 46 shares for Canadians and 16 16 shares for Australians and New Zealanders. The Central Canadian fund has received 106 650 11s 11d for period to Dec 31 1917 with final settlements to follow as the war office pushes to determine Canada’s share within a month or so.
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Dominion
Fiset
C. Grant MacNeil
Dominion Command
New Zealand
Central Canadian Fund
War Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell School
Moderation League OF
Manitoba
League
Actuelles
WM. Grassie
Moderation League of Manitoba
Kay
Scott - Block
DR. H. & Swallow
D. C
Pelly Avenue
I. S. Swallow, D
Agnes Thom
Emauel
Ruth Ellen Calvert
Grace Glasman
Maggie Cise
Albert Newell
Pass
Bessie McLaren
Lily Leech
Jack McDonald
Charlie Hodgkins
Donald Vinnell
Esther Stevens
John Coer
Willie Goddard
Ee Wishart
Dorothy
N. L. King
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Prairie Provinces
Moose Jaw
Jack McLennan
Banner Office
Miss Walker
Rossburn
H. Feir
Virden
Dan
Crystal Rebekah
L. Laycock
Russell Lodge
No 41
W. Thompson
Togo
Fort William
Dan Cameron
Jas. Cameron
Makaroff
Rendle McDonald
Salagirth
J. Clee
Angusville
F. Stobbs
Brandon
Boulton
D. B. Boulton
Manitoba Horse
Army and Navy Veterans
Canadian War Memorial Fund
R. Robb
W. Johnson
Toronto
Home Missions Committee
Presbyterian Church
E. Salter
Bible Society
I. O. O. F. Hall
J. H. Farthing
New Spring
Miss Whitmore
Russél
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