Eminent Lecturer Dr. T. H. Boggs Visited Cumberland
Dr. T. H. Boggs delivered a lecture in the Athletic Hall on periods of business mood and avoidance strategies. Only about twelve residents attended despite his Vancouver to Cumberland visit, though he enjoyed reconnecting with Dr. Be r Hicks and reminiscing with D. R. MacDonald about college days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Boggs
Athletic Hall
Vancouver
Cumberland
Literary Association
Boggs
Grace Methodist Ladies Aid Home Cooking Stall May 2
The Ladies' Aid of Grace Methodist Church announces a home cooking stall on Saturday May 2 and asks readers to keep the date open. Proceeds support church activities and community needs.
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The
Grace Methodist Church
Daffodil Tea at Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church will hold a Daffodil Tea at Mrs Harling’s home 303 Windermere Avenue on Wednesday the 22nd from 3 30 to 6 o’clock A silver collection will be taken.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Easter services shine at St George's Presbyterian Church
At St George's Easter services drew a music loving crowd as the choir led by Mr. Parnham performed quartets duets and anthems. Rev James Hood delivered an appropriate sermon and attendance rose as the church expands its musical evening offerings. Sunday School begins at 10 am and morning and evening services are at 11 am and 7 pm.
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St. George's Presbyterian Church
Parnham
James Hood
St. George’s Church
Easter Holiday Notices From Minto and Nearby Towns
Personal mentions show Alderman John J. Potter and Mrs Potter holidaying in Vancouver. Miss Mildred Calnan and Mr Clifford Horwood return from Victoria Normal School to spend Easter with parents in Minto. Miss Olive Richardson and friends visit Nanaimo. Miss Laura Robertson visited Seattle then Cumberland. Miss Margaret MacNaughton returns from Victoria Normal School to Minto. Florence Jones comes back from Victoria to Union Bay for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minto
Mildred Calnan
Clifford Horwood
Tng Normal School
Victoria
Pierce D
Graham
Thomas Graham
Nanaimo
Olive Richardson
Beth Horbury
Harriet Horbury
Margaret MacNaughton
Victoria Normal School
Florence Jones
Mrs
A. S. Jones
Union Bay
Delightful party at Comox Lake
Mrs Amos Lobley of Comox Lake hosted a Easter Monday party for her daughter Dorothy turning six. Guests included Audrey Gear Betty O Brien Irene O Brien Dorothy Smith Jean Quinn Ethel Shellato Daphne Lobley and several others with Nanaimo attendees and helpers assisting with refreshments.
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Amos Lobley
Comox Lake
Dorothy
Audrey Gear
Betty O'Brien
Irene O'Brien
Dorothy Smith
Jean Quinn
Ethel Shellato
Daphne Lobley
Masters Lilford Devlin
George Shellato
Alvin Davies
Talbert Davies Jackerlin
Malcolm Stewart
James Hillis
Nanaimo
J. Gear
H. Devlin
J. Ellis
M. Brown
M. Stewart
Jean Smith
Dna Gear
Lobley
The Sea Hawk a Spectacular Screen Masterpiece
The Sea Hawk is praised as a spectacular thrilling screen epic with massive sea battles and grand settings. Milton Sills leads a strong cast including Enid Bennett Wallace Beery and Frank Currier in a brisk, pulsating tale based on Rafael Sabatini's novel. The photoplay is noted for its dramatic acting, impressive production, and pace, with screenings planned at Tlo Hlo Theatre and Gaiety Theatre from April 20 to 25.
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Sabatini
Lloyd
Milton Sills
Mr. Sills
Sills
Enid Bennett
Rosamund
Lloyd Hughes
Lionel
Wallace Beery
Frank Currier
Asad
Basha
Algiers
Sultan
Wallace MacDonald
Peter
Marc MacDermott
Sir John
Mme Medea Radzina
Fen- Neh
William Collier Jr
Frank Lloyd
National Picture
Rafael Sabatini
Tlo-Ilo
Gaiety Theatre
Cumberland Base Ball Club Meeting Sunday April 19
A meeting of the Cumberland Base Ball Club will be held at the Athletic Club on Sunday next April 19 at 8 15 pm. Important business. Full attendance requested. A 8S Denholme Secty.
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Cumberland Baseball Club
Athletic Club
Denholme
Secty
General Rate By Law Sets Taxes At 15 Mills
Cumberland city council grants general rate by law No. 66 setting a 15 mill tax on the dollar after three readings. Aldermen Maxwell Jeffrey and others push school rate by laws Nos. 67 and 68 at 9 mills. A public meeting is planned for May 24 to discuss a celebration.
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Cumberland City
Dunsmuir Avenue
Messrs Mumford and
Mullen
Charles Parnham
Messrs
J. J. Potter
A. EB. Jeffrey
J. Ledingham
A. Maxwell
W. H. Cope
John Oliver
A. MacKinnon
Cation
Maxwell
Finance Committee
Potter
Jeffrey
Maryport
Third
Penrith
Alderman Jeffrey
Cumberland United Faces St Andrews In British Columbia Final
Cumberland United arrives in Vancouver for the Province Cup final against St Andrew’s after a dramatic 2 1 overtime semi final over Esquimalt. Manager Bill Walker and trainer staff travel with the squad including Blair Mortimer Stewart Blake Coutt Monahan Bannerman Heyland Fowler Plump and Hitchens with Ferguson and Marshall as reserves.
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Cumberland United
British Columbia
Vancouver
St. Andrew's
Cumberland
Blair Mortimer
Stewart
Blake
Coutt Monahan
Bannerman
Heyland
Fowler Plump
Hitchens
Ferguson
Marshall
Bill Walker
R. Strachan
Taylor and
Jackson
Esquimal
Nanaimo
Esquimalt
Conti
Fowler
Ups Island
Hitchen
Warren
Jock Stewart
Two Cars Crash Injures occupants in head on collision
A Ford truck driven by Dick Leighton and a Ford touring car driven by Mr Leighton met in a head on crash near the Companys Farm on the Royston Road. The occupants were shaken with Mrs J B Spicer and daughter Linda notably bruised but recovering after treatment. Both cars sustained heavy damage.
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Dick Leighton
Royston Road
Leighton
Union Bay
J. B
Spicer
Famil
Linda
Cumberland
Erratum Corrects Macabee Lodge Farewell Note
In last week’s issue an error stated the farewell party for Mrs C Graham at Mrs H Parkinson’s home was hosted by the Maccabee Lodge. Parkinson was the hostess herself, not the lodge. Also note the Scotch Concert at St George's Presbyterian Church Cumberland on Wednesday April 29.
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C. Graham
H. Parkinson
Maccabee Lodge
St. George's Presbyterian Church
Cumberland
Save the Forest Week in Canada Observed in April
A Ottawa press despatch reports formation of a Canada wide group to promote Save the Forest Week from April 19 to 25. The aim is to inform the public industries and governments about forests importance and depletion. A conference called by Hon Charles Stewart Minister of the Interior was held in Ottawa last week.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Native Sons Install Officers at Courtenay Assembly
Courtenay Assembly No 3 Native Sons of Canada held a regular meeting with officer installations. Large attendance projected a strong year. three more officers to be installed May 5. A social followed with Courtenay Assembly No 6 Daughters League guests. pins awarded to retiring officers and performances by the Native Sons Orchestra. A Prohibition debate and a High School Concert Troupe are planned for the next meeting.
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Courtenay Assembly No. 3
Native Sons of Canada
Victoria
British Columbia
Alberta
Sayward
Toronto
Harry Radford
H. G. Blackhall
Walter Pritchard
Wilfred Smith
George Piercy
John Murray
Jas, Turnbull
John Carwithes
Courtenay Assembly No. 6
Canadian Daughters League
Native Sons Orchestra
Hibbert
Raymond
Annie McLeod
S. D. McLeod
Royston
Assembly No. 3
Anderton
Alexander Cleland
Charles Beasly
Harry Blackhart
Mothers Honored by C G I T Groups at Grand Banquet
On Good Friday morning two C G I T groups from the Presbyterian Church hiked to the dam with Mrs Hood and Miss Mann, enjoying slips and rosy cheeks. After lunch they joined the Boys Club group before returning. The same groups hosted a Mother and Daughter Banquet, with evergreen decor and daffodils, in the church basement.
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C.G.I.T
Presbyterian Church
Boys’ Club
J. C. Brown
Donald MacLean
Tennis Members Elect President
A Cumberland Tennis Club meeting in the Council Chambers elected new officers after Mr. A T Heyland resigned. New officials include Hon. President Thomas Graham Sr President George W Clinton Vice President E R Hicks Secretary W H Cope Treasurer George K MacNaughton and an executive committee with M Brown A R Stacey and T Graham Jr Dr MacNaughton named trustee in place of Heyland.
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Cumberland Tennis Club
A. T. Heyland
Thomas Graham Sr
George W. Clinton
E. R. Hicks
W. H. Cope
George K. MacNaughton
M. Brown
A. R. Stacey
T. Graham Jr
MacNaughton
Heyland
Film Stars May Shoot Winds of Chance on Vancouver Island
First National Film Company actors including Anna Q. Nilsson Ben Lyon and Victoria McLaglen may film scenes for Winds of Chance on Vancouver Island. Producer Frank Lloyd says over 450000 dollars is being spent and Southern Pacific Railways agent B G Taylor notes strong BC promotion. Cumberland business and mining show bright conditions with No 4 Mine producing daily and optimistic future for the premier coal mining center of Vancouver Island.
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First National Film Company Motion Picture
VaNcouver Island
B. G. Taylor
Southern Pacific Railway
Seattle
Victoria
British Columbia
Anna Q. Nilsson
Ben Lyon
Victoria McLaglen
Frank Lloyd
Firts National Pictures
Taylor
Los Angeles
Cumberland
No. 4
Balogna Returns to Cumberland After Easter Visit
Miss Josie Balogna returned to Cumberland on Monday evening from Ladysmith where she had spent the Easter week end.
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Cumberland
Josie Balogna
Ladysmith
Last Chance for Men’s First Aid Classes Sunday
Sunday April 19 is final day to join the Men’s First Aid Classes. Lectures begin at 11 a.m. in the First Aid Hall with free tuition. A prize will be awarded to the pupil achieving the highest marks in the first year’s examinations.
Maccabees Change Date of Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Maccabee Lodge will be held on April 80th instead of the 23rd. The meeting will be followed by a whist drive. Don’t forget the Seated Concert in Cumberland, Wednesday, April 29th.
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Maccabee Lodge
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St. George’s
John J. Potter
Board of Works
Laura Robertson
B.C
Worthy
Blair
Nanaimo Herald
Saints
Canada
Maccabees
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