Local News Roundup From Cumberland Society and Fire Report
Mrs John Cameron and her mother Mrs Ross travelled Thursday morning for Nanaimo where they will cross to Vancouver for the Easter vacation. Births announce a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Smith of Minto at Cumberland General Hospital on April 4. The Cumberland Senior Badminton Club plans to finish the season with a late April bridge drive. Cumberland Fire Department quickly responded to a Chinatown alarm Sunday, minor damage. Rev W Barton of Victoria preached at Holy Trinity Church Sunday evening. Senior Girls Gym class, led by William Jackson and L Thomas, remains popular with good turnout. Rev HB Robathan to arrive Thursday evening after two weeks vacation in Vancouver and Nanaimo. health improved by the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Ross
Tage
Nanaimo
Rom
Vancouver
George Smith
Minto
Cumberland’ General Hospital
HB. C. Robathan
Cumberland
Easter Services at Holy Trinity Schedule
Easter events at Holy Trinity include Good Friday services and evensong at 7 30 pm. Easter Sunday features Holy Communion at 8 30 am and a second service at 11 am. An evensong at 7 30 appears listed as Hyensong with unclear spelling.
Speedwriting T2 Learn a Practical Short Hand System
Nationally advertised brief English shorthand system. Learn in weeks at home. Easy to learn, write and read Breeve Victoria Speedwriting School Victoria BC. Descriptive booklet available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeve Victoria Speedwriting School
Broughton Street
Victoria
B.C
Cumberland Welsh Society Holds Final 500 Drive of Series
The Cumberland Welsh Society wrapped up its last 500 drive last Friday at the Great War Veterans Hall. Winners included Miss Winnie Calnan, Miss Picketts, Mrs. Covert, Miss Harrison, Mr. Irvin Morgan, and Mr. Quinn with draws determining the top prizes. Mrs. Covert and Mr. A. G. Jones claimed the series high totals, refreshments were provided by Society ladies. A Girls Talent Club meeting at Holy Trinity Church planned Easter tea for April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Welsh Society
Great War Veterans
Winnie Calnan
Miss Picketts
Covert
Miss Harrison
Irvin Morgan
Quinn
Harrison
Morgan
A. G. Jones
Minto Whist Drive Winners Amid Social Gathering
The weekly whist event at the school drew a full crowd with twelve tables. Winners were Mrs Mayan, Miss B Richardson, Nobel Harrigan, and R J Hassel as top finishers while Cumberland friends enjoyed a social night hosted by the Valley ladies. Also notes on local travels and moves including Stalker, Gunn, Lansborough, and Wain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayan
Miss B. Richardson
Nobel Harrigan
R. J. Hassel
Cumberland
Empire Settlers
Willis Cottage
Alex. Wain
Local Money Orders and Traveler Checks Offered in Vancouver
Travel and financial services advertise low rate money orders drafts and Traveller's Cheques with full information available from local agents or the company office at 622 Hastings Street West Vancouver B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Hastings St. W
Vancouver
B.C
Synopsis of Land Act Amendments for Crown Lands Pre emptions
The notice outlines pre emptions for British subjects and aliens, required residence and improvements for five years, and minimum land suitability and timber limits. It covers purchase or lease of vacant lands for agricultural use with prices per acre, plus homestead leases, grazing and industrial leases, and grazing district administration under the Grazing Act. It lists Bulletins for full regulations and details on application procedures and permit terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Victoria
B.C
Coast Range
Land Commissioner
Land Recording Division
Legion Whist Drive And Dance In Memorial Hall
Cumberland Branch of the Canadian Legion held a whist drive and dance in the Memorial Hall on Saturday evening. Twenty tables played with prizes for ladies and gents winners. Refreshments followed, then a ballroom dance until midnight led by Jimmy Walker and his orchestra. A candy basket donated by Mrs. Fraser Watson was won by Mr. J. Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Canadian Legion
British Empire Service League
Memorial Hall
D. Frelone
Vincent
L. Scavardo
John Marocchi
Jimmy Walker
Fraser Watson
J. Gillespie
Moone s Emerald Ol Promises Pain and Soreness Relief
Druggists advertise Moone s Emerald Ol claiming a money back guarantee if it does not end pain and soreness within 24 hours. The preparation is said to penetrate to relief corns bunions and swollen veins, with promise of foot comfort and broad use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Tender for Port Alberni crane for Assembly Wharf
GBALED TENDERS for a travelling electrically operated crane for the Assembly Wharf at Port Alberni in the Comox Alberni District. Tenders close May 8 1928 at 2 pm daylight saving. Plans forms and specs available in Victoria Vancouver Port Alberni and Port Alberni Builders Exchanges. Each bid on printed Dept forms with 10 percent bid security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pori Ae Ate Etdethea
Port Alberni
Comox-Alberni
B.C
Victoria
Vancouver
Builders’ Exchanges
Prior Street
West Hasting Street
Minister
Flora Runs Aground On Denman Island Reef
Word reached Cumberland that the H M S Flora grounded on Village Reef near Denman Island after leaving Union Wharf in thick fog. The cruiser struck quickly, flooding the after section, as unloading of supplies and guns proceeds under Rear Admiral Bickford and the Pacific squadron with H M S Grafton and Amphion assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Denman Island
Union Wharf
Esquimalt
Village Reef
Williamette
Village
Victoria
A. K. Bickford
C.M.G
Pacific Squadron
Joan
Grafton
H.M.S. Flora
Casper J. Baker
H.M.S. Grafton
H.M.S. Amphion
Panama
Shearwater
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Cunard
Olle
Montreal
Belfast
Liverpool-Glasgow
Antonia
Letitia
Athenia Mar
Plymouth-Cherbourg-London
Ascania
Alaunia
Ausonia
Halifax
Londonderry
Glasgow
Athenia
New York
Queenstown
Liverpool
Caronia
Samaria
Cherbourg
Southampton
Aquitania
Berengaria
Mauretania
Transylvania
California
Cameronia
Cumberland Fire Department
Chinatown
W. Barton
Holy Trinity Church
William Jackson
L. Thomas
Holy Trinity
Franconia
Ilo-Ilo
Cumberland, B.C
Albert Evans
Gillett’s Lye
Brillo
Black Knight
Gem
Royal Crown
Life Buoy
Libby
Royal City
Westfield
Fray Bentos
Cumberland Supply
The
Cash Store
Phone 155
Comox Jersey
Ritz
King George Hotel
Legion
S. E. O'Brien
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Royston Lumber Co. Limited
Cumberland, B. C
Courtenay
Denman Island Reef
A. Henderson
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