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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1921
Page
7
The Times notes that after the October plebiscite the province chose government control of spirituous and malt liquor in sealed packages. It argues the ballot questions were clear and questions a beer clause allowing public glass drinking would have altered interpretation and public opinion.
A Cowichan Leader editorial denounces the legislature for raising ministers and members salaries by 31300 yearly and predicts another session in fall with 2000 extra for each member. The piece mocks the House as vulgar and shameless and urges stronger government.
Canada’s coal industry remains quiet due to mild weather and weak exports. Vancouver Island bunkers are full but few steamers call for supplies, and Atlantic Coast activity mirrors this lull. January demand for Alberta coal is weak, Maritime miners can’t compete in export markets due to high costs. Naval Scotia exports fell from 1 420 to 1 270 000 tons. British Columbia rose from 1 014 000 to 1 190 000 tons.
Bituminous coal produced in Canada reached 15,902,682 tons in 1920, up from 12,010,490 in 1919, while anthracite imports declined to 4,913,000 tons from 4,972,000. Alberta supplied 41 percent of 16,968,000 tons, Saskatchewan unchanged, and last year’s peak production failed to curb 20,815,000 tons imported with Central Ontario receiving 13,320,000 and Quebec 6,148,000 tons.
The article outlines Canada’s weak finances with falling exports and customs revenue, noting exchange troubles and looming budget proposals by Sir Henry Drayton. It highlights Canadian water power potential, Niagara’s five million horsepower, and urges consideration of Canada as a future manufacturing power, while reporting assorted local tidbits.
Cumberland United defeated South Wellington 3 1 to earn a semi final spot against Nanaimo City. Conti stood in for transfer delayed Pilling while Teddy Jackson and Bannerman led the attack and Hitchens plus Walker anchored the defense.
The B C Provincial Football Association council in Vancouver decided the McBride Shield final will be played in Vancouver on Saturday April 30. The contestants will be the Upper Island district champions and the Victoria and Vancouver champions from the Victoria game.
After opposing in the legislature Mr. W. J. Bowser relinquishes his indemnity raise totaling 100 400 and 500 as leader. He sends 300 to Vancouver General Hospital and 300 to Royal Jubilee Hospital. The Victoria and other groups to receive the balance via the Victorian Order of Nurses and others.
Dr Sun Yat Sen has been elected president of the Chinese Republic by 218 votes to 4. A resolution declares that Canton's reorganized military government now legally rules China.
Cumberland Juniors met the Bevan boys at Bevan in a well attended match aided by a special train from Cumberland. Burns scored twice for Bevan and Strachan starred for Cumberland, as Bevan claimed a 3 2 victory after a strong second half surge.
The Upper Island Football League executive met in Nanaimo to set dates for the Brackman Ker Cup final and to determine home ground by draw. Nanaimo was drawn to host. Traveling club receives 150 dollars. remaining receipts split. They also addressed Tucker James eligibility, summoning clubs and player for a Saturday April 16 meeting. Alf Pilling is noted as eligible for Cumberland.
Smallest player shows game sense with key runs and crosses. Keenan falters while Williams and Fielding hold steady. Buffy's fine goalkeeping keeps score low in a tight defeat for Cumberland. Brothers Strachan Farmer Mitchell Brown anchor Cumberland defense and push the team. Public support nets over $30 for junior efforts.
In the church hall on Saturday evening the Cumberland Badminton finals saw A Nunns win the men’s singles and, with Miss Weldon, the mixed doubles while Mrs Owen and Mrs Leversedge claimed the ladies doubles. Nunns secured top place in three series across singles doubles and mixed doubles.
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