Tax Rate By-Laws Set In Cumberland Council Meeting
The Cumberland City Council approved first to third readings of Tax Rate By-Laws. General rate proposed to rise from 15 to 18 mills while the school rate stays at 9 mills. improvements assessment cut 25 percent so overall taxes stay near last year. Addition to Traffic By-Laws may be introduced to protect fire trucks after two private cars blocked last Sunday.
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Cumberland
Alderman Parnham
No. 6
Jap Town
Dunsmuir Avenue
City Hall finances show repairs cost two hundred dollars
The city notes two hundred dollars estimated to repair Fourth Street and two hundred dollars thirty cents spent, with Council bills totaling 351.71. Board of Works firings cite a horse illness while praising Dunsmuir Avenue boulevards and Allan Avenue progress. a May 24 celebration meeting is planned for Monday at 7 30.
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Fourth St
Board of Works
Jeffrey
Potter
Dunsmuir Avenue
Allan
Board’ of Works
Refuse Cabinet Offer Rejected By Cumberland Council
A Victoria resident, J. Mortimer Michaels, proposed supplying the city with free refuse cabinets with inside bags and optional advertising. The Cumberland council debated risks of placement and responsibility and decided Cumberland is not interested in the scheme. No parking signs were approved for use in front of the local theatre.
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Victoria
J. Mortimer Michaels
Michaels
Cumberland
Mr. Michaels
Ex-Service Men Rally and Smoker Slated at Memorial Hall
An ex‑service men rally will be held at Memorial Hall on Saturday April 24 with a monster smoker. The Cumberland Branch of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League extends a cordial invitation to all ex‑service men to attend.
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Memorial Hall
Cumberland
Canadian Legion
British Empire Service League
Canadian Club Elect Officers At Courtenay
A Wednesday meeting in Booth Hall Courtenay elected officers for the Comox District branch of the Canadian Club. Patrons Baron Byng of Vimy and Lt Gov Bruce Hon. President Lieut. Col. C W Villiers President Dr. G K MacNaughton Vice President Theed Pearse Secretary Treasurer Thomas H Carey Literary Correspondent Ben Hughes Executive Wm Eadie P L Anderton D R MacDonald R C Lang Paul and Staghall B S Abrams and visitors from Victoria spoke on aims and ideals. Nicholas gave an address to Courtenay children. Mike unearthed a plot to hold up the transcontinental limited. The bandits were caught in the act. the leader recognized a girl whose sweetheart had beaten him.
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Booth Hall
Courtenay
Comox District
Canadian Club
Baron Byng of
Vimy
Bruce
C. W. Villiers
G. K. MacNaughton
Theed Pearse
Thomas H. Carey
Ben Hughes
Wm. Eadie
P. L. Anderton
Cumberland
D. R. MacDonald
R. C
Lang
Comox—Mosers
Paul and Staghall
Union Bay
B.S. Abrams
Canadian Club of Victoria
B. C. Nicholas
F. H. Sehl
Messrs. Jos
Stanley Patrick
Nicholas
Mike
California visitor honored at Alameda guest’s home
Mrs. A Bono hosted an evening in her home for Mrs. C Musgatto of Alameda who is visiting local friends. Guests included Mrs. Cavallero Mrs. Gallafrio Mrs. Bar toldi Mrs. F Scavarda Mrs. L Scavarda and Mrs. K Weir. Refreshments were enjoyed and the gathering was pleasant.
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A. Bono
C. Musgatto
Alameda
California
Cavallero
Gallafrio
Bartoldi
F. Scavarda
L. Scavarda
K. Weir
Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Bigelow
State of Washington
Laurie
Eagle Lodge
B. C
Fraser Valley
H. Reid
H. Jackson
Hugh Bates
H. Gibson
T. Carney
H.tappin
J. Bradley
W. Jackson
A. Bradley
Cumberland Lodge
Irene Becomes Broadway Darling to World Entertainment
Irene rises from Broadway pet to global entertainment darling. The character's charm captivates audiences across stages and screens, boosting prestige for its creators and sparking renewed interest in classic musical theater.
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Irene
Broadway
107th Anniversary of Union Lodge No 11 Whist Drive
Union Lodge No 11 1 C C F marks its 107th anniversary with a monster whist drive lunch and dance at Ilo Ilo Hall Cumberland. The event on Monday April 26 begins at 8 00 sharp with high ticket demand and limited remaining seats.
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Union Lodge No. 11
1.C.C.F
Cumberland
Nanaimo Club Wins Cup Final Protest After Transfers
The Dominion Football Association upheld Cumberland’s protest over three Nanaimo players said to hold invalid local transfers after district transfers. Nanaimo appealed, BCFA sought guidance from DFA, which supported Nanaimo’s transfers. The case may reach DFA council amid calls for broader review.
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Dominion Football Association
Nanaimo
Cumberland
BC. F.A
D.F.A
B.C.F.A
Sam David
May Celebration Planned Meeting in Cumberland
Mayor Maxwell calls a Monday night gathering at 7 30 in the Council Chambers to discuss a 24th of May celebration and other public matters. Citizens urge a large turnout to decide on a fitting and proper celebration.
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Maxwell
Cumberland
Surprise party for Harold and Mrs Banks
A Wednesday evening gathering welcomed the recently married couple back home with music games and a guessing contest. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Banks Magnone Parnham Aspesy Frelone Grant Banks MacNaughton McNiven Walker Edward Hughes Irvin Banks and a noted laugh called Irene.
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Harold Banks
M. Stewart
T. Banks
J.magnone
C. Parnham
V. As
Protest Echoes in Sporting Clash Comments
A quick reply limited time prevents full discussion of the matter. Nanasmo’s protest mirrors New Westminster’s in the South Hill dispute from a sports viewpoint.
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Aon
Nanasmo
New West Minster
South Hill
Cumberland pupil wins Blue Goose essay prize on Fire Prevention
Miss Kathleen Emily received a gold medal and chain for the top essay on Fire Prevention in the Blue Goose contest. Present at Cumberland Public and High Schools, officials praised her achievement amid remarks on fire safety and school support.
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Cumberland
Board of School Trustees
Kathleen Emily
G. E. Apps
Order of the Blue Goose
Vancouver
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Emily
Claudia Harrison
H. B. Murray
Harrison
John Cameron
Parnham
Cameron
American
J. C. Brown
Board of Trustees
B. F. Banks
Irene at Ilo Ilo Theatre with Colleen Moore and Mike feature
The Ilo Ilo Theatre announces Irene featuring Colleen Moore next Wednesday and Thursday with matinee at 8 00 pm offering 50c adults 26c children and matinee prices 35c adults 15c children. Chapter 6 of The Scarlet Streak shown at all performances. free school supplies for matinee children. Friday and Saturday screening Mike starring Sally O Neill praised as a top comedy with thrills including a mall robbery capture. Local fans urged to attend both features for two evenings of entertainment.
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Ilo-Ilo Theatre
Irene
Colleen Moore
Mike
Sally O'Neill
Capitol
Vancouver
Cumberland
Cumberland Tennis Club Anticipates Banner 1926 Season
Enthusiasm runs high at the Cumberland Tennis Club as two courts near the Hospital glow in warm weather. Early morning activity draws players, with many former non players expected to take up tennis this year alongside several new juniors.
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Cumberland Tennis Club
Cumberland United Tops Pacific Coast League With 2-1 Win
Cumberland United defeated North Shore United 2-1 on Sunday to lead the league, aided by an early Campbell goal and a second from Plump. Orr made crucial saves to preserve the win as North Shore pressed in the second half.
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Cumberland United
North Shore
North Shore United
Ladysmith
Cumberland
Orr
Archie Boyd
Rou] Boyd
MacDonald
Paris
Rae
Homesters
Campbell
Union Bay
Fowler
Boyd
Lawn
Pow
Russell
Banquet Highlights AOF Nanaimo Visit At Cumberland Court
A delegation of the ladies of Court Progress AOF Nanaimo attend Court Cumberland AOF at Fraternity Hall. They demonstrated teamwork and drill for initiations then joined a banquet at GWV A Hall with toasts and a musical program. Fees were noted as due, season opening April 28 with afternoon tea.
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Court Progress
A.O.F
Nanaimo
Columbia District
Sutton
Vancouver Island
J. Derbyshire
P.C.R
Cumberland
Watts
C.R
Court Cumberland
Bates
Court Bevan
Bro. W. Graham
Birth Announcement for the Strachan Family Son
To Mr and Mrs Robert Strachan Jr a son was born at their home on Derwent Avenue this morning. The baby’s birth adds a new family member to the Strachan household and marks a joyful event for relatives.
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Mrs
Robert
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