Thirteen cows make March butterfat list in Comox Valley
Courtenay notes list of dairy cows from Wm Rose supervisor of the Comox Valley Cow Testing Association. The herd includes Bell Maxine Emma Maggie Bluebell Pet Daisy ist Daisy Polly Dewdrop Radio Aggie Tiny with butterfat ranging from 50.9 to 74.1 pounds and milk between 930 and 1608 pounds. The list clarifies days fresh and wheel counts. Local notices cover civic questions on fire department charges and chief’s salary, plus holiday visits and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Urquhart
Emma
Grade Jersey
Maggie
Pritchard Bros
Bluebell
J. Higginson
Pet
Daisy
A. Randall
Polly
J. Clifford
Radio
Jersey
Mias
M. J. Hardy
Aggie
H. Scales
Ayrshire
S. Dawson
Courtenay City Council Sees Lighting Extension Talks Continue
April meeting notes no absentees as Courtenay approves $250 offer for Lake Trail lots seven and eight near Puntledge Avenue pending 1926 taxes. Mayor McKenzie named city representative to St Joseph's Hospital board. Nob Hill electric light interest grows with several residents ready to adopt service once a proposal is set.
Crucifixion Rendered in Courtenay Church
On Good Friday evening Stainer's Crucifixion was performed in St John s Church Courtenay by the combined Anglican choirs of Courtenay and Cumberland. The church overflowed with standing room only. Mrs M B Tribe and Mr J H Macintyre sang the chief solos with Mrs Tribe noted for her especially swift preparation. The quartet God So Loved the World was well rendered and the choir conductor C W Sillence praised for achieving high efficiency. The service was led by Rev J W Finton who stressed the spiritual message of the work.
Well Known Violinist Highlights St George’s Church Concert
An audience of about 260 filled St. George's Church to hear violinist Drury Price of Victoria with pianist Clifford Warn and contralto M B Tribe. The Courtenay Odette string ensemble, led by C W Sillence, supported the program, presented by the Young People's Guild of St George's United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Denholm
Courtenay Odette
Messrs. W. and
B. Bayly
J. A. Aston
W. A. W. Hames
Herbert Smith
A. Hickman
J. M. Mitchell
J. H. MacIntyre
C. W. Sillence
Young People's Guild of
St. George’s United Church
Samuel McLeod seeks foreshore lease in Comox District
Land act notice by Samuel McLeod of Royston British Columbia plans to lease foreshore parcels Lots A and B Map 2248 and Lot A Map 3261 in Comox District Nanaimo Recording District The description begins at a post at high tide mark northmost corner and runs 300 feet to low water mark along the shore then along the shoreline to a point opposite Lot A Map 2243 and back to the high tide mark The tract covers about 20 acres more or less Dated March 24 and 18-20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McLeod
Royston
B. C
Comox
Nanaimo
British Columbia
Provincial Government Takes Over Policing Of Courtenay City
The provincial government assumes policing duties in Courtenay City on a ten percent commission basis. Other topics included hospital water supply from Comox and plans to seek tenders for Cumberland Road water pipeline. Mayor McKenzie expects starts soon as hospital board advances proposals. Alderman Fielder urged early tendering before ground hardens. water committee to prepare specs for next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Andrew Smith
Fielder
F. Lalonde
Union Bay
Comox
McKenzie
Cumberland Road
Elk Bay worker fractures ribs after thirty foot fall
Campbell River April 6 Mr. Fred Strones of Elk Bay employed by B. and K. Lumber Co fell thirty feet and fractured three ribs. He was admitted to Campbell River Hospital on Monday and is progressing favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell River
Fred Strones
Elk Bay
B. & K. Lumber Co
Campbell River Hospital
Land Act Amendments Highlight Pre emptions and Grazing Rules
Vacant Crown lands may be pre empted by British subjects over 18 or aliens declaring British intent with residency and agricultural improvements. Details in Bulletin No 1 How to Pre empt Land. Applications handled by Land Commissioner with five year occupancy and 10 per acre improvement value. Purchase price 5 per acre for arable land and 2 60 for grazing. Homestead leases up to 20 acres with dwelling requirement and surveying. Grazing districts operate under a Grazing Commissioner with annual permits based on numbers and established owners. free permits for settlers and travelers up to ten each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Victoria
B.C
Coast Range
Land Commissioner
Land Recording Division
Campbell River Personal Notes
Campbell River dispatch notes Miss Madeline Swan of Oyster Bay in April report. Swan’s appearance and local greetings mark community social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell River
Madeline Swan
Oyster Bay
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Pearse
Alderman Field
Wm. Stewart
Vancouver
the Willows Hotel
K. B. Casselman
Vittoria
J. Jones
Jessie
M. Feeney
New Westminster
J. Glanville
M. Haigh
Ralph
Jimmy
A. McNeill
W. Crawford
Carl Thulin
Alberni
L. C. Waddington
Grace Jones
Mabel Dalzell
Mr. Kelly
Valdez Island
Homer Christie
J. Smith
Oswald Taylor
Melville
Quathinski Cove
Robert McCuaig
Elin
Lillie Thuling
Qualicum Beach
Sister Fitzgerald
Gladys Dawson
Pease
Watt
Huckorn
Charles Thulin
Dawson
Crawford
Grimes
Painter
Francis
Pidcock
Fitzgerald
Zeigler
H. Pidcock
Forbes Landing Hotel
Brock
Butters
W. A. Richardson
F. A. Lloyd
Lighting Service
G. W. Stubbs
St. Joseph's Hospital
Norman Pritchard
Nob Hill
McKenzie Road
Alderman Macdonald
Electric
Mr. Fritchard
Field
Messrs. Corfield
FORD
Ruckstell Axle
Cumberland, B. C
R. Yates
ACT
White
Gov’t
Courtenay City
Corfield Motors Ltd
Ford Dealers
Pendrith Avenue
P.O
Cumberland, Tnn
Comox Lake
Cumberland
Cumberland Tin
McBryde's Bakery
B. C. Motor Exchange Ltd
Fort St. Victoria
John Inglis
Buy ‘Comox
Comox Creamery Association
C. Rollar
Sixth Street
San Diego
Calif
U.S.A
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