Cumberland United Wins Brackman Ker Cup On Nanaimo Ground
Cumberland United defeated Nanaimo City 1 0 to claim the Brackman Ker Cup and secure a spot in the B C Championship final in Vancouver on April 30. The match drew about 200 spectators with both teams lacking cohesion though Cumberland showed solid defense and a first-half goal by Horne after a Bannerman cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland United
Nanaimo
Cumberland
B. C
Vancouver
Bannerman
Horne
Murray
Hughes
Nanaimo City
Tag Day Planned By PTA To Aid School Grounds
Regular PTA meeting in the High School chaired by John Sutherland discussed swings and supervised play for children. A tag day was proposed to fund grounds improvements, with Mrs. G K MacNaughton as convenor and a plan to view warships discussed for educational value. A letter to School Trustees urged lowering the fire escape steps to ground level for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
John Sutherland
T. B. Bate
W. Leversedge
Leversedge
G. K. MacNaughton
J. Hood
C. B. Wood
Watson
C. Dalton
Emily
Public Library In Full Swing Cumberland’s First Public Library
The Cumberland public library offers daily access from 10 to 11 am and 7 to 9 pm. The collection of 600 books will rotate after three months with 600 new titles arriving. Membership costs two dollars annually for non Employees' Club members, with a circulating total of 2400 books yearly.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Board of Trade Banquet planned for Tuesday
The Cumberland Board of Trade will hold its Annual Banquet Tuesday evening at the Union Hotel. Prominent guests include Jas M Savage Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd George I Warren Victoria and Beatty Victoria Chamber of Commerce president. Commanders of warships at Comox also invited.
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Cumberland Board of Trade
Union Hotel
Jas
M. Savage
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
George I, Warren
Victoria
Beatty
Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Comox
Baseball Club Formed to Meet at City Hall
An intermediate baseball club has been formed for the coming season. A meeting will be held at the City Hall Tuesday evening at 7.30 p.m. All interested in the game are invited. The management will hold a dance on Monday May 9 at the Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall. Full particulars later.
Court of Revision Sits on Thursday
A Special Court of Revision and Appeal under the Taxation Act and Public Schools Act will convene Thursday at 10 am at the Court House in Cumberland to review Supplementary Assessment Rolls for 1921 in the Comox Electoral District.
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Public Schools
Comox
Court House
Cumberland
Daffodil Tea and Dance Draw Large Crowd
The Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity reports a very successful Daffodil Tea and Dance held in the church hall. The hall filled for the evening dance with a whist drive awarding Mrs. C Graham first prize for ladies and Mrs. Jeffrey consolation. Mr. Salmon first prize and Rev. J X Willemar consolation in the men’s division. Cards preceded dancing which lasted until midnight.
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Holy Trinity
C. Graham
Jeffrey
Salmon
J. X. Willemar
Billiard Marker Wanted by Literary and Athletic Association
The Literary and Athletic Associations advertise for a billiard marker at the hall with Mr. Wm. Rodger acting temporarily in that role.
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Wm. Rodger
Mammoth Boxing and Wrestling Show at Ilo-Ilo Theatre
A large boxing and wrestling card promoting May 4 at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre led by a four round go between Leading Seaman Reese and Seaman Mason of H M C 8 Aurora. Other bouts include Willett vs Sloman, Davis vs Floss, Trehearne vs Houden, plus a five-man seamen battle royal and four preliminaries.
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Ilo-Ilo
W. D. McClain
Seaman Reese
Seaman Mason
Aurora
Comox
Reese
Imperial Navy
Mason
Patsy Ciacco
San Francisco
Snowden
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Army
Navy
Gibraltar
Willett
Sloman
G. Davis
Cumberland
F. Floss
Courtenay
Trehearne
Houden
Cumberland Boys
Breach of Promise Case Set For Monday Hearing
Miss Val Dalby sues Barber Mac Donald for breach of promise of marriage in a case to be heard Monday at the Anglican Church Stall. Judge W Leversedge will preside with Colin Campbell for the plaintiff and Hugh G McKinnon for the defense. Witnesses named include Hough Scott Rickson Roger Walton Dalby Pinfold Mumford Bunbury. Attendance urged, especially by ladies, as sensational evidence is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Dalby
Barber MacDonald
W. Leversedge
Colin Campbell
T. H. Mumford
J Bunbury
Important Game Here Sunday Yarrows of Victoria Meet Cumberland United
Vancouver Island League fixture highlights Cumberland United’s must win clash with Yarrows of Victoria on Sunday at the local grounds. Cumberland seeks to rebound after last week’s defeat. Roberts sidelined with a foot injury, Geordie Carle to replace him. The lineup features Walker, Strang, Campbell, Irvine, Carle, Conti, Bannerman, Milligan, Pilling, Hitchens, and Horne with a 3 o’clock kickoff.
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Nanaimo
Hughes
Murray
Bell
Sam Sullivan
Dickinson
Cumberland
Walker
Strang
Campbell
Roberts
Horne
Pilling
Nanaimo City
Graham
McDougall
Sullivan
O’brien
Dickenson
Stobbart
Robertson
Husband
Cumberland United
Irvine
Conti
Bannerman
Milligan
Hitchens
EB. R. Locke
Victoria
A. Michie
A. Morrison
Ladysmith
Yarrows
Geordie Carle
Carle
Whist Drive and Dance Planned by Women’s Auxiliary
A whist drive and dance under the Women's Auxiliary of the G. W. W. A. will be held in Memorial Hall on Wednesday next April 27. Whist starts at eight with dancing from ten to twelve. Refreshments will be served. Admission fifty cents.
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The
Memorial Hall
Officers and Men of Warships at Comox Invited to Cumberland Event
Empire Day planning progresses for May 24 in Cumberland centering on children with a May Queen Maypole Dancers and attendants. Warship officers and men from Comox to attend, adding dignity and pleasure. Budget shows last year receipts 1696 dollars with 40-dollar carryover. Union Bay to elect May Queen. Grievance Committee to collect expenses from Canadian Collieries employees. Meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 in City Hall. volunteers urged to attend.
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Comox
Cumberland
MacDonald
J. C. Brown
Ald
C. J. Parnham
F. Pickard
Messrs. A. MacKinnon
T. Mordy
S. Davis
V. Dalby
Frank Partridge
Chas. J. Burbridge
C. B. Wood
B. H. Gowen
MacKinnon
Jas. M. Savage
Thomas Graham
D. R. MacDonald
A. MacKinnon
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir) Limited
Union Bay
Bevan
Live Pet Stock Show At Vancouver May 20
Owners of thoroughbred dogs cats and poultry are notified that entry forms and premium lists for the B C Sportsman's Live Stock Exhibition are issued for the arena Vancouver on May 20 21 A Prize for Every Breed The premium list is comprehensive with over 800 dog classes 260 cat classes and poultry classes Write Bert Finch show manager 629 Standard Bank Building Vancouver for premium list and entry forms if you have anything worth showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Arena
Vancouver
Bert Finch
Standard Bank
Carnival Dance At Ilo-Ilo Hall By Jolly Boys Club
A big Carnival Dance is set for Tuesday night at the Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall starting at 9 30. Organized by the Jolly Boys Dancing Club the event is expected to draw a large crowd with admission of one dollar for gentlemen and twenty five cents for ladies.
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Jolly Boys' Dancing Club
Sale of Work by W. A. of Methodist Church
A sale of work and afternoon tea conducted by the Women's Auxiliary of Grage Methodist Church will take place in the Anglican Church Hall on Wednesday April 27. The event offers varied articles home baking ice cream and other items. A fish pond will entertain children.
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Grage Methodist Church
St Johns First Aid Plans May Meeting Paper on First Aid
At the St Johns First Aid and Mine Rescue Association monthly meeting in the First Aid Hall on Sunday May 1 Mr Frank Bond will read a paper on the Three Principles in First Aid.
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St. John's First Aid and Mine Rescue Association
Frank Bond
Roberts Injured In Nanaimo Game Casts Shadow On Final
Harold Roberts, star Cumberland footballer, lies in Cumberland Hospital with a foot injury from Saturday's Nanaimo match. He may miss the Meride Shiel final in a week, a serious loss. Miss M Browne, matron, thanks the Holy Trinity Church Women’s Auxiliary for flowers for the wards.
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Harold Roberts
Cumberland
Cumberland Hospital
Nanaimo
M. Browne
The
Holy Trinity Church
Harry Norris Transferred to Prince Rupert
Word confirms Harry Norris formerly with the Government Agent's office in Cumberland has been moved from Victoria to Prince Rupert and is well known locally.
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Harry Norris
Cumberland
Victoria
Prince Rupert
Badminton Club Social Set For April 29 Evening
The Badminton Club will hold a social on Friday April 29 with prize presentations from the recent competition. Cards run 8 to 10 followed by dancing until midnight. Admission is fifty cents and refreshments will be served. A good time is assured.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Will
Endeavor To
Board of Trade
Court of Revision
Billiard Marker
Imperial Army
May Queen
Salvation Army Fund Growing
Salvation Army
Alderman Parnham
Thomas Graham Chew Kee
Yim Kee
Yee Leon
Sing Shun
Hen Jan
Lai Fung
Kam Sun Low AD Chow Lee Ase
Wah San
Kong Shun
Wong Why
Sam Wah Tier
Quong Mee Lung
Lai Yuen Kee
Sing Chung
W. A
Methodist Church
ST. John's
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