Scots Triumph Over Olympic In Cup Tie
Tom Conti starred as the Burns defeated Olympic 4 to 0 in a historic C F A cup tie at Dwingfield. Conti scored four goals to lead the Scots while McBride and Gordon provided support. Fletcher, Sadler, and Foster stood out for Olympic but lacked offense as Burns dominated from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachi Conti
Cumberland United
California
San Francisco
Dwingfield
Burns
Olympic
Matthews
Singer
Foster
Muir
Conti
McBride
Hay
Sadler
J. Gordon
English
Gas From Coal Fuel of Future
Arthur D. Little of Boston predicted at the American Chemical Society meeting that virtually all world coal will be transformed into gas at the mine and piped to "super gas" plants in the near future. He said petroleum may soon be the cheapest base for synthesizing rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklo
Arthur D. Little
Boston
American Chemical Society
Neill Backs Early Election In Speech On Old Age Pensions
In a speech on Old Age Pensions A W Neill declared support for an early election and explained why he backed the Liberal government. He said he could not form a government to push his platform and would seek support from other groups, even calling coalition support bribery if necessary. He hoped for an early vote to explain the situation to constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Neill
West Bo Art Club Banquet in Cumberland Hosts Nanaimo Group
Fifty-two members of the West Bo Art Club of Nanaimo attended a banquet in the G W V A Hall in Cumberland hosted by the Pet a Piece Girls Club of the W B A. Toasts honored leaders and clubs, a moment of memory for Mrs Kenyon was observed, and Miss Mary Doran received flowers from the Pet a Piece Club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bo” Art Club
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Bryant
Miss West
Maxwell
Somerville
West Bo
Mary Doran
Cumberland Review
M. Frelone
Neilson
North Shore United to Visit Cumberland Sunday
North Shore United of North Vancouver travels to Cumberland for a Pacific Coast League match at 2 p.m. Sunday led by captain George Russell. Cumberland fields Orr Mortimer Stewart Brake Fert Buson Monaghan Fowler MacDonald Campbell Plump Hitchens with A. B. Jones refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
North Shore United
North Vancouver
North Shore
George Russell
A. 8. Jones
Union Bay
Orr
Mortimer
Stewart
Brake
Fert
Buson
Vancouver Band Contest Rules For Exhibition
Band contests at the Vancouver Exhibition run August 4 to August 14 with open and junior divisions for brass bands in British Columbia plus a drum corps. Test pieces include Melodious Memories and various own selections. age, player limits, and eligibility rules apply. Vocal and instrumental solos for girls and boys under 18, plus piano violin and choir entries, offer championship trophies and gold medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jackson
Cumberland City
British Columbia
Strath
Cumberland United Triumphs In Home Soccer Victory
Cumberland United defeated Victoria Veterans 11 to 4 in a P.C. league match to rise to second place with 19 points after 12 games. Plump led scorers with five goals, Campbell added three, and Ferguson Fowler and Mac Donald each scored one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Victoria
Cumberlands
P.C
St. Andrews
Ladysmith
Vets
Walker
Plump
Campbell
Ferguson
Fowler
MacDonald
Young Campbell
Orr
Jimmy Walker
Courtenay Council Reduces Tax Rate to 25 Mills for 1926
Courtenay council approves a 25 mill total tax rate for 1926 down from 27 last year with 12 mills for schools 11 for general and 2 for water. Province now polices the town with four officers costing 1500 annually saving municipal funds. Water works upgrades discussed including 160 feet of 144 inch pipe and valve purchase about 55 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielder
McKenzie
Matthews
Cairns
Vancouver Exhibition open band contests prize details
The Magnificent Shelly Cup worth 1000 dollars awards the open championship while a 150 dollar cash prize is offered in the open event. The Hanbury Cup honors the pipe band contest. BC and Washington amateur bands will have their rail and steamship fares paid by the Vancouver Exhibition Association. Dates show bands in August at the Horse Show Building and solos in the Dance Hall starting August 11. Apply to J. K. Matheson at 440 Pender Street West, Vancouver. Entries due by July 15.
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British Columbia
Washington
Vancouver Exhibition Association
J. K. Matheson
Pender Street West
Vancouver
B.C
Provinces Move To Centralize Police Across BC
Victoria April 6 Practically all of British Columbia outside the large coast cities will soon be policed by the Provincial Police force as municipalities seek to hand over enforcement. Comox Courtenay and Port Coquitlam join Duncan Prince George Matsqui in the shift with others expected to follow. The system is praised for cost savings and liquor law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
British Columbia
Comox
Courtenay
Port Coquitlam
Duncan
Prince George
Matsqui
Vancouver
Central Police Organization
Brown Family Trip to Nanaimo
Mr and Mrs J L Brown and family traveled to Nanaimo on Saturday morning and returned to the city Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
Nanaimo
City
Easter Weather Spoils Bonnets and Holiday Plans
Cumberland residents faced a mixed weather weekend with rain and snow delaying Easter bonnets and church plans. The storm ended a broader eastern system, but the reduced sunshine left many thankful for improved water supplies heading into summer despite the frosty reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Canada
Death Claims Daughter Of Mr and Mrs Robertson
Infant Mary Irene Robertson died at 18 days old at the grandparents home of Mr and Mrs A C Lockhart. The funeral was held at the grandparents residence with Rev E C Robathan of Holy Trinity Cumberland officiating. Floral tributes honored the infant from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Robertson
Mary Irene
A. C. Lockhart
E .C. Robathan
Holy Trinity Church
Cumberland
Mamma
Helen
Grandma
Grandad Lockhart
Grandma Robertson
Nettle
George
Jessie
Hannah
Dave
Conrad
Hutchinson
L. R. Stevens
Mumford
Annie
Cissie Young
R. Strachan, Jr
C. Whyte
Hazel
Joe
Shipping Brisk at Union Bay Buoys Coal Trade Hopes
Shipping at Union Bay stayed brisk last week with three boats tied to the wharf loading coal from Cumberland mines. Operators blame a mild winter and springlike weather for the current slump but remain optimistic for a revival within two to three months per experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bay
Cumberland
Octette Concert Delights Cumberland Audience
The Courtenay Octette under C W Sillence with Mesdames Tribe and Harvey presented a varied program to raise funds for the Anglican Church Hall extension. Soloists Mrs Tribe and Mrs Harvey, with Messrs Harvey and Haines, drew strong applause. Afterward a reception with refreshments followed. visitors Mr McNiven and Mr Angus Beaton of Bloedel attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay Octette
C. W. Sillence
Mesdames Tribe
Harvey
Anglican Church Hall Extension Fund
Cumberland
M. B. Tribe
Messrs
Haines
A. McNiven
Angus Beaton
Bloedel
Will Victoria Day Be Celebrated In Cumberland
The Cumberland city may resume its Victoria Day traditions with a May 24 field day and children’s sports. Local leaders and businesspeople urge Mayor Maxwell to hold a meeting to organize a full celebration and determine qualification trips for Qualicum and other events for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Teachers of Inspectorate No. 3
Maxwell
Qualicum
Charles Chaplin's First Serious Film A Woman of Paris
Charles Spencer Chaplin enters a new era with A Woman of Paris his first serious screen contribution Written and directed by Chaplin the film at the Iloilo theatre tonight and Saturday offers realism psychological depth and new treatment of life and characters The second item notes a high school novelty dance at Cumberland High School Hall decorated by students with multi colored shades and Plump's Orchestra providing music nets and equipment funds for the school tennis court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Paris
Chaplin
United Artists
Iloilo Theatre
Morlo
Cumberland High School
Plump
Nanaimo Visitor and Easter Guests From Cassidy
Mr. Tom Wilson of Nanaimo visited the city last weekend. Miss Sadie Brown is spending Easter week in Cassidy as a guest of her cousin Miss Ella Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wilson
Nanaimo
Sadie Brown
Cassidy
Ella Henderson
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Tom Conti
Neill
Finch
Cameron
Cummings
Bridges
Jones
D. F. A. Pt P. W Ladysmith
Westminster
Varsity
St. Saviours Il
Robertson
Charles Chaplin
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