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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
1
The piece discusses Christmas spirit fostering generosity and happiness. It notes church arrangements for Christmas services at the Methodist Church including guest performers Mr. and Mrs. Riddle and Mr. G. W. Jones, violin offertory, and plans for a Red Cross Concert with the Riddle couple.
A brief card tightens seasonal warmth as a letter sender offers hearty good wishes for a joyous Christmastide and cheerful year ahead to the recipient. The note carries a friendly tone and hopeful greeting.
In a Wednesday decision Mandin and Ludenuceur two local hotelmen who were convicted after the Scott Liquor Law enforcement had their case reversed. The appeal found no proof that the defendants sold liquor and the conviction was squashed.
A farmers meeting will be held at the old School House in Valparaiso on January 6 at 2 p.m to organize a farmer’s cooperative water project. D Ford will outline the plan after returning from Regina. The event follows an enthusiastic shareholders’ meeting and aims to mobilize local growers. The Cantata by local children drew applause and raised about $2000.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. W. J. Alexander's home on Tuesday January 4 at 3 pm to elect officers for the ensuing year. The Tisdale Trading and Milling Co. electrician Jambert resigns to join the Saskatoon Electrical Department power house. Local residents plan Christmas trips to Saskatoon and Wawanessa. A new store opens in sec 31 tp 48 16 with H. B. Meredith in charge. A special Christmas service titled The Story of the Ages will be held at the Presbyterian Church. The Tisdale Hockey Boys host a dance January 7 at Homer's Hall with music and refreshments. first match 7 to 8. Constables Yorke and Davidson attend Mandin Ladouceur trial in Prince Albert. Mailing loads and heavy mail during/post office period. A. Argall will travel east to Oshawa Toronto Montreal. J. E. McIntyre visiting and clerking in N. Nelson’s store. Village School taxes exceed 2500 with more to come from outside points.
Red Cross Society arranges a benefit concert at Homer's Hall next Tuesday night. Chris Monger lecture and local talent aim for a full house with free hall and services and a nominal admission fee to aid soldiers at the front. Eight o'clock start with 25c children and higher for adults.
Mary Ella Stanley and William N. McGown wed December 17 led by Rev. R. T. Young. Herbert G. Bushfield wed Amie Aliene Head December 20 at the manse with Ravine Bank as their future home. Arminta Scott to John Wesley Tuer wed in Meteor Sask on December 26. Valley Cafe to reopen for meals. skating season starts. Presbyterian Church program praised with children performing and Santa gifts delighting attendees.
A wartime letter from Thomas Warren dated December 1 1915 describes his sea voyage from the Gulf of St Lawrence to Plymouth. He recalls seasickness and cramped quarters, strict ship discipline, and close naval escort with destroyers guiding the approach to port. He notes ship speeds, armament details, and the contrast between his vessel and the warships as they neared Plymouth.
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