The Squires Sweetheart Continues in a Rural Tale
Katharine Tynan presents a scene with the Squire and Mrs Ellison at a Hunt Ball. The Squire denies pursuing young women as gossip swirls around him. Hilary Strang notes the Squire’s charm while townsfolk share quiet observations at a cottage hospital where an injured patient awaits care. The Squire befriends a stray kitten amid hospital atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunstible
Hilary
Eland
Squire
Tls
Margaret Uth
Miss Page
Margaret South
Hilary Strangw
Anid
Oller
Darter Sheriking
Quire
Silverthorne
Poor Soul and Peace in lingering tale
A distressed speaker expresses compassion for a young woman and hopes for her restoration. The narration emphasizes tenderness and a wish for peace as the scene ends with a strained voice and a look of feverish pain.
Homesteader Book Praised By A West Writer
A critique lauds Robt. C. Stead's The Homesteader calling it a powerful narrative with vivid scenes and characters. The reviewer notes Stead's prior poetry and prose establish him among notable contemporary writers and hints the West may especially value his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Stead
Stead
A Westward Tale of Homesteading and Mammon
A Cana writer portrays rural pioneer life in the West. The story follows a homesteader whose quest for wealth corrodes his ideals, leading to a dramatic climax and a hopeful reconstruction of values. The narrative blends local conditions with stirring incidents and a satisfying conclusion.
Garrick Bed Donated to Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum receives David Garrick's bedstead donated by H. E. Trevor, a Garrick relative. Made around 1775 for Garrick's Hampton villa, the canopy bed stayed with the Garricks until 1864 and later sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick
Victoria and Albert Museum
David Garrick
H. E. Trevor
George
Hampton
Boy Scout Notes on Religious Aims Across the Movement
The article discusses the Scouts mission as religious in aim guiding duty to God and service, noting troops linked with churches and the broad Christian program. It highlights Dawson City Yukon as a northern example with a 25-member troop under Scoutmaster and reports wartime impacts on Scoutmaster availability across the provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts Movement
Robert Baden-Powell
Bays
Boy Scouts’ Association
Charles Stelzie
Dawson City
Yukon Territory
Reulation
Dominion
Alberta
Justice W. L. Walsh
Apow Iseonses
Gdneds Yeeer
Sco
Ion
Unhappy Interference at Library Shelf Encounter
A student assistant shelving books at the public library is confronted by a prim middle aged woman who insists she finished Laura Jean Libby and wants a similar author. The scene ends with the assistant hastily selecting a title for the patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Jean Libby
Laws Jean Libby
Five Hot Meals Daily for British Troops in Front Lines
The report describes British efforts to support troops in winter positions with five hot meals daily and better clothing. It notes front line conditions, supply challenges, and stark contrasts with German trenches, including scarce shelter, inadequate German equipment, and harsh winter hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Somme
Extensive Provincial Highway Plan Presented for Manitoba
The government proposes a 2000 mile province wide highway system under state control. Key routes include Winnipeg to Virden via Portage la Prairie and Brandon, and connections from Minedosa to Spotts via Brandon, with a main corridor to Winnipeg and links to Jeffeson highway. Estimated cost about 8 million dollars and ten year build period with annual maintenance around 125 dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Gubp
Lie
Cape Sient
Union of Manitoba
Goog Roads Board
Winnipeg
Virden
Portage la Prairie
Carberry
Brandon
Minenedosa
Spotts
Pupid City
Dauphin
Neepawa
The Greatest Fortune In Honest Work Encourages Praise
A fragmentary quotation from J G Holland extols honest work and contentment with one’s calling. It reflects on happiness derived from meaningful effort, whether in office or field, and praises a friend for pursuing work aligned with personal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
J. G. Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katharine Tynan
Western
Canada
R. J. C. Stead
Boy Scout
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
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