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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
5
Equal honors outlined for Gr IV seniors Isobel Vincent Haru Nakano and Albert Drew in a brief mention. The fragment notes a class group and names without additional context or dates.
The records detail perfect attendances and lates across divisions and classes with percentages ranging from 77 to 93.5. Notable honorees include Yasuharu Kado guchi Mary Baird Mayshi Kimoto and several others across Sr Jr and IV Jr groups under various teachers.
A. W. Neill M P was alerted to delays in monthly pay for telephone operators and linesmen. He has been advised that instructions have been issued to forward pay lists so cheques reach employees on the first or second day of the following month. In Ottawa permanent staff usually receive cheques on the 14th before earning half.
The Governor General reflects on his 1913 voyage aboard the China and his thirteenth year in Canada as an omen of prosperity. He argues for peace through free British empire communities and Canada’s rising influence with increased population, while events conclude with thanks, songs, and praised decorations.
Ladysmith will be policed by the provincial force after a government order in council approved transferring police administration from the municipal force. The move follows similar actions in Island communities as the town anticipates the smelter reopening. An additional order in council directs a Princeton poll on village status under the Municipalities Incorporation Act.
Canadian National Educational Tours announces two prepared summer trips from Montreal aboard the Andania sailing July 8 to Glasgow. Tour 1 covers 37 days visiting Scotland England France Belgium Switzerland with all expenses 372.50. Tour 2 spans 61 days including Italy with all expenses 601.00. Edward W. Bickle, local CN agent, will handle details.
A Court of Revision sitting will be held Monday May 16 1927 at ten oclock in the forenoon at the Court House Cumberland to revise the voters list hear objections to names on the list or to registration and for other purposes under the Provincial Elections Act.
Sealed tenders will be received up to noon on April 11 for auditing of the City and School Board books for 1927. Envelopes must be marked Tender for Auditing. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted.
The Chronicler recalls a prisoner, condemns publishing articles that oppose authorities, notes public praise for the judge, and states the Chronicler will not publish until the editor has served his sentence. No appeal exists for this trial.
The notice proclaims Archie Dick will represent the Comox District in an upcoming Oratorical contest. It notes his Sun newspaper photo and praises his hard work and evolving delivery methods in Canada’s achievements. A light diary entry adds humorous quotes from students.
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