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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
1
Cumberland Up-Islanders defeat Victoria Wests 8 goals to nil to stay near Vancouver Island League summit. Strong Cumberland attack and solid defense overwhelmed the Wests with neat passing and dangerous shots while Shandley and Muir faced costly misses for the home side.
The Cumberland Badminton Club reports ladies singles completed with Mrs J Spicer defeating Mrs Owen 15 4 to win the final after a tight semi final 15 11. Rounds show Weldon Clinton Cameron Stacey Leversedge Scott and Campbell as competitors. Play continues tonight 5 30 to 10 00 with handicaps urged. aim to finish next week.
Workers clear two vacant lots opposite the Islander office to remove large stumps before building starts. Kierstead & Fouracre plan a big garage on one lot while Mr BE and W Bickle will build on the other two. At G W V A Hall work continues on the Memorial Arch erection.
On Monday April 4 the oldest established Cumberland business will transfer leadership. Simon Leiser & Co. Ltd sells the Grocery Department to two long serving employees Mesrs Burns and Brown who will continue the company’s growth in Cumberland and beyond.
Young participants in the Fancy Dress Ball under Cumberland General Hospital Women’s Auxiliary are learning dances and preparing for a standout show. Prizes will honor best dressed boys and girls, flower girl, clown, kewpie, national costumes, sustained character, and both gender groups. Additional prizes apply to prize waltz, two-step, and three-step. Competition limited to children under 12.
Following the St John’s Ambulance Association meeting a smoker will be held to which all interested in first aid work are invited. The smoker begins at 8.
J L Clay of Victoria was arraigned before Magistrate Baird on a dangerous driving charge within city limits. He was convicted and fined 25 dollars plus 5 dollars costs. A related speeding charge outside the municipality fined 25 dollars plus 2 50 costs totaling 57 50. A 17 year old boy was found guilty of indecent assault and fined 175 dollars plus costs. Frank Dallas pled guilty to possessing liquor on hotel premises and paid 100 dollars plus costs.
The regular City Council meeting chaired by His Worship Mayor MacDonald discussed Union of BC Municipalities opposition to BC Telephone Co rate hikes and Cumberland’s financial limit. It covered sewer connections, motor nuisance, sanitary issues, sidewalk repairs, fire department purchases, and memorial arch funding, with several reports and actions referred to Finance or relevant committees.
One of Cumberland's merriest parties filled Easter Monday at the G W V A Memorial Hall where about 100 children of returned men enjoyed a lavish spread and games. Prizes were awarded in waltzes and walking contests while Miss Bird Mr Barton and Mr and Mrs Waddington performed songs. The Women's Auxiliary thanked the public for supplies contributed to the event.
The funeral for the late Mrs. C Murdoch wife of Mr. Harry Murdoch of this city was held on Thursday of last week with a large turnout. Pallbearers included His Worship the Mayor D W MacDonald Ald F P Pickard and others. Floral tributes came from families in Vancouver Cumberland Union Bay and Cumberland.
The Anglican Theological College of B C Vancouver's Rev Principal Vance will address a men’s meeting at Holy Trinity Hall on Monday evening. The topic is The Church and Labor and the talk is aimed at male parishioners with a note that the event begins at the specified hour. Vance will also preach at Holy Trinity Church Sunday evening.
Mr. L. R. Stevens an eyesight specialist formerly of Vancouver is now permanently located in the King Block Dunsmuir Avenue. He is a registered optometrist and BC Optical Society member with 16 years of experience. Engraving and water repairing also offered.
The notice directs the Chief of Police to contact residents who have not paid and mentions plans to apply another coat of turvia on the avenue soon.
The Cumberland High School Club was temporarily suspended by the students to focus on academics as exams approach. The Ball at Cumberland Lodge No 26 featured an Ionic court setup, decorated with Masonic emblems, with about 250 attendees dancing until 3 am and a novel boxed supper service praised by all.
Victoria notes the Legislature rejected Uphill's bid to cut the coal mine workday from eight to six hours. Premier Sloan argued eight hours already masks six hours of real work and that shortening would close mines amid competition from Alberta and Washington. Uphill also failed to allow miners to select outside mine committees.
Vancouver defeated Ottawa 3 to 2 in Vancouver raising the series to two wins each. The Thursday game, noted for 13 penalties, featured Skinner scoring two of the Vancouver goals as the deciding game is set for Monday in Terminal City.
The Courtenay Comox Board of Trade invites Cumberland citizens to a birthday dance on Tuesday April 5 at the Agricultural Hall Courtenay from 1 to 2 PM.
The G W V A smoker will be held in Memorial Hall on Saturday April seven starting at 7 p m Admission is one dollar and the group invites ex service men and friends to attend Special Vin Drink.
A Wednesday afternoon and evening event hosted by Mrs J Walton raised 1126 for Holy Trinity Church organ funds. Attendees included Mrs McAdam Mrs Campbell and Mrs Pinefold with tea served by Mrs Munford and others. In the bridge party forty guests played for prizes with Mrs G W Clinton winning the ladies first prize and Mr J Cameron taking the men’s top prize.
Work on the rolooed tennis court will begin early in the week and is hoped to be completed by week’s end.
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