Electric Light Case Set For Early Date
City council in session presided by Mayor Maxwell considered the Cumberland Electric Lighting Company case with Ottawa travel for a lawyer and expenses. A $125 donation for the May 24 celebration was approved, $10,000 from the Education Department allocated quarterly for the school board, and bills totaling $2,319.97 referred to the finance committee. Rate by-laws 92, 93, 94 passed. estimates were reviewed and accepted after discussion. Hydrant rents were to be clarified with the BC Electric Railway water department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
J. Ledingham
J. Williams
W. Henderson
W. P. Symons
Cumberland Board of School Trustees
Minister of Education
Cumberland Electric Lighting Company
Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa
Muirhead
Finance Committee
Board of Works
Alderman Henderson
Cope
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Water Department
Successful Benefit Whist Drive Held
Cumberland April 21 a benefit whist drive by the Rod and Gun Club drew many city and district residents to Memorial hall. Mrs Vaughan and Miss Nettie Robertson won ladies prizes while H Bates and Miss O Richardson (subs) took the gentlemen’s. Refreshments and a dance followed with Merrymakers orchestra. A cushion donated by Mrs W Warren and a radio raffle by the local Eagles added to the evening’s proceeds. J Sharples and S Williams won raffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Rod and Gun Club
Memorial Hall
Vaughan
Nettie Robertson
H. Bates
O. Richardson
Merrymakers
W. Warren
J. Sharples
Eagles
S. Williams
Island coal well adapted for pulverizing
W N Kelly, a marine engineer, told mining men in Vancouver that pulverized coal is growing in Britain and the US. Vancouver Island coal is well suited for pulverized use though little Canadian development has occurred. He cited ships and large plants as primary beneficiaries while noting domestic use is limited due to the need for expert attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
W. N. Kelly
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Canada
Kelly
Finance Minister to Speak on New Tax at Courtenay Luncheon
The Minister of Finance Hon J W Jones will visit the district Monday to address the AOT8 at a 6:30 p.m. luncheon in St George's United Church basement Courtenay. His talk titled Finances of the Province and the One Per Cent Tax. Luncheon served for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jones
St. George's United Church
Courtenay
Coal and Gov't Bonus for Island Coal Market
M.P. A W Neill urged immediate action to aid Vancouver Island coal exports with a proposed 1.50 per ton bonus for coal mined there and for markets beyond Canada. He cited fuel oil competition, referenced Nova Scotia and Alberta pricing, and pressed Marine Department cooperation to convert a survey vessel into a coal burner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Neill
M.P
Island Coal
Cumberland Board of Trade
Mr. Neill
Hansard
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
United States
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Ontario
South America
Peru
Chile
Valparaiso
Buck Gibson narrowly escapes injury at Royston Mill
Andrew Gibson known as Buck narrowly avoids death when a log rolls from a flat car at Royston Mill striking him on the head. He is taken to Cumberland General Hospital and remains under care. A Japanese Royston Saw Mills worker suffers facial injuries from a falling tree piece, several teeth lost, treated by Dr. MacNaughton and moved to Cumberland Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gibson
Royston Mill
Gibson
Cumberland General Hospital
Royston
MacNaughton
Cumberland Hospital
Six Teams Form Twilight Baseball League Meeting
A lively Twilight Baseball League gathering at the King George Hotel drew six teams: Athletics Eagles Courtenay Union Bay Happy Valley and Royston Lumber Company replacing last year’s Royston. Opening game set for May 17 with Eagles vs Royston. Teams will play Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays and rosters rise from 15 to 18 players with transfers allowed until June 30 for a $1 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Baseball League
King George Hotel
Athletics
Eagles
Courtenay
Union Bay
Happy Valley
Royston Lumber Company
Royston
Leameoad
Coal versus oil in Canadian rail and Vancouver industry
A lengthy critique urges British Columbia to end surveys and act to keep coal use alive in railways and industry. It cites CN Rail president Sir Henry Thornton pushing oil only for Vancouver hotels, a large Port Mann oil tank, and a shift of CN engines from coal to oil, contrasting with Canadian Pacific Railway. The writer demands action, noting mine closures, part time mining, and calls for continued pulverized coal experiments rather than more surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Vancouver
Port Mann
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Cumberland Cricketers Plan New Season and Ground Lease
Cumberland cricketers met at the Anglican hall to plan the coming season. The club is £80 in debt but aims to wipe the deficit. several members in arrears promised to pay. First game May 17 against Nanaimo, followed by Courtenay May 24 for Empire Day. Officers elected include J C Brown president and J Vernon Jones secretary. Ground lease secured for three years from August 1, 1930, with Lt-Col C W Villiers aiding. Ground upkeep to be tightened. trespass and damage will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Cricketers
Anglican Hall
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Courtenay
C. W. Villiers
Messrs
T. Graham
J. Hunt
T. W. Scott
Dr. MacNaughton
J. C. Brown
A. J. Taylor
J. Vernon-Jones
S. Boothman
Joe Idiens
S. Gough
F. V. Hall
T. Carney
J. Vaughan
C. V. Dando
Cricketers
Courtenay Cricket Club Re-Organized
The Courtenay Cricket Club held a general meeting at City Hall electing officers for the season. Matches are planned with Cowichan Na naimo Cumberland and a naval teams visit to Comox harbor plus a BC Cricket Association tour. Officers: President D B McMennies Vice President Rev G L Bourdillon Captain P McLoughlin Vice-Captain W D Inglis Secretary Treasurer P R Ellis Executive A H Rossiter H W Duckitt K Gratton. J Gillespie arrived in Cumberland from Ladysmith on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay Cricket Club
Cowichan
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Comox Harbor
B. C. Cricket Association
B. C
D. B. McMennies
Rev
G. L. Bourdillon
P. ©. McLoughlin
W. D. Inglis
P. R. Ellis
A. H. Rossiter
H. W. Duckitt
K. Gratton
Eagles Ready to Contest O. B. Allan Cup Final
The local Eagles travel to Nanaimo on Saturday to face Burnaby for the O. B. Allan cup, British Columbia’s junior soccer championship. Team members include Walker in goal, backs J Brown and E Bickle, halfbacks Tobacco H Conrad and J Weir, and forwards Bradley H Gib son W Stant J Campbell and L Bartholdi, with Hunran as reserve. game at 4 30 pm is expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Nanaimo
Burnaby
British Columbia
Eagle
Eagles Walker
J. Brown
E. Bickle
Tobacco
H. Conrad
J. Weir
Bradley
H. Gibson
W. Stant
J. Campbell
L. Bartholdi
J. Hunran
Large Attendance At Funeral Of Mrs. M. Gibson
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gibson, Cumberland pioneer, was held at the family residence on Windermere Avenue with Rev. J. R. Hewitt officiating. Interment followed in Cumberland Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. B. Sweeney of Powell River and sons Robert Vancouver Henry Cumberland and Andrew Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gibson
Mary Gibson
Cumberland
Windermere Avenue
Cumberland Cemetery
J. R. Hewitt
Cumberland United Church
Pete McNiven
Jack Horbury
Joe Horbury
Wm. McLellan
Thomas Carey
Alexander Gray
Arthur Cook
Henry
Nandimo
Wm. Hutchinson
A. C. Lockhart
Wm. Walker
Mumford
Mumford's Grocery
A. Aitken
Bevan
W. Woods
Vahle
Jas. Walker
Jack Williams
Francescini
Balagno
W. Hudson
M. McAllister
B. Sweeney
Powell River
Robert
Vancouver
Andrew
Local Delegates To Attend W B A Rally At Victoria
Cumberland delegates Mrs. S Covert Mrs. H Jackson and Mrs S Miller will travel Sunday as representatives of the local Women's Benefit Association lodge to attend the Grand Rally at the Empress Hotel in Victoria on Monday. The Victoria branch anticipates a provincial quadrennial convention with Mrs Bina West Miller as guest. A reception tea runs Sunday 3 40 to 4 40 with business sessions Monday 10 00 am and 2 00 pm and an evening rally at 7 80 pm all welcoming attendees and the Island views handling opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Covert
H. Jackson
S. Miller
Cumberland
The
Women's Benefit Association
Empress Hotel
Victoria
Bina West Miller
Island Reviews
Victoria Review
Finance Committee Seeks May 24th Fund Donations
The finance committee reported ready responses this week as merchants and prominent residents were asked for gifts toward the May 24 celebration. Over $1,000 has been promised and more donations are expected. If collections approach last year, the program will likely be similar. expenses may be curtailed. A full donation list will be published once final.
New Hydrographic Steamer to Burn Coal Instead of Oil
C H Dickie MP reports success in changing plans for the new hydrographic steamer to use coal rather than fuel oil. He also aims to boost the coal industry and is urging duty on fuel oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Dickie
M.P
Eagles win Davie Cup in Nanaimo by three goals
Cumberland Eagles defeated Victoria in Nanaimo to win the Davie Cup, the Island championship, securing the right to face Westminster-Burnaby winner for the provincial title. Cumberland led 2-0 at half and added a third after restart. standout players Bartholdi Campbell and Gibson starred for Cumberland.
Dixon and Filberg Challenge Cup Draw Made
Eighteen Courtenay Golf Club members entered the Dixon and Filberg Challenge Cup elimination. A draw fixes the first round by Sunday with sixteens to follow. Players are urged to contact opponents immediately to arrange matches. Also notes Nanaimo visitor Mrs. Marsh returned home after a stay with Mrs. Stockand. she attended Mrs. Gibson's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay Golf Club
H. Mansell
M. Minato
J. H. Eakin
G. K Uc
Mrs. Marsh
Nanaimo
J. Stockand
West Cumberland
Grand Master J C Brown visits Union Lodge No 11
A special meeting at Fraternal hall in Cumberland welcomed Grand Master J C Brown on a visit that drew many Island members and distinguished guests from Vancouver and Nanaimo. A banquet followed in Cumberland hall with about 120 attendees, including gift presentations to the Grand Master and veteran jewels for four Union Lodge No 11 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Lodge No
C.F
J. C. Brown
Order
Island
Duncan
Ladysmith
Nanaimo
A. E. Elliott
Vancouver
B.C
E. L. Webber
New Westminster
R. Crellan
C G. Snyder
Department Council of Patriarchs
J. T. MacDonald
Department Council
W. Walkem
Union Lodge
Rebekah Lodge Harmony No. 22
Cumberland Hall
W. Bennie
Brown
Minion Lodge No. 22
Rebekah Lodge
Merrihew
Grand Assembly of Rebekahs
Oddfellows
Messrs. Shearer
Thorpe
N. Frelone
British Columbia
Union Lodge No. 11
James Walker
Br, McNeill
Walters Hudson
Andrew “Sheeach
Le =ne
Royston Ladies Bridge Club Hosts Closing Social
Royston Winter Gardens hosted Royston Ladies Bridge Club closing event of the season on Monday evening. Guests of honor included Dr. and Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton and Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Hicks. prizes went to Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton and Mr. F. Acker among others. Supper featured long tables decorated with spring flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston
Winter Gardens
G. K. MacNaughton
Jeffrey
Christie
F. Acker
F. D. Pickard
W. Whitehouse
Mail from Cumberland Post Office to Royston by truck
Round the Town notes that Saturday morning the Cumberland post office mail will be conveyed to Royston station by the Canadian Collieries truck as the regular passenger train is discontinued The evening mail will be brought up from Royston station by the same truck providing a convenience for residents to receive mail earlier Also reports on Ladies Sewing Club meeting at Mrs C Parham Windermere avenue and Thursday Eventing Bridge Club at Miss J B Robertson home with prizes and refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Post Office
Royston Station
Ladies’ Sewing Club
Mra. C. 7
Parnham
Windermere Avenue
Durin
Masdames
B. R. Hicks
G. K. MacNaughton
Nash
C. H. MacKintosh
Watson
J. Ledingham
J.C. Brown
Eb, W. Bi
J. B. Robertson
Derwent Avenue
Teidge
J. H. Robertson
I E. Robertson
A. Beaton
Courtenay
J. H. Cameron
M. Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Marine
Lillooet
Marine Department
Pacific Ocean
Sloan
Ammon
Baseballers
Mr. J. Gillespie
Bennett
Bina West
Victoria ¥.M.C.A
Cumberland Eagles
Bartoldi
Campbell
Martin
McKinnon
Thomas
Bartholdi
C. F. Davie
M.P.P
Walker
Halvable
Patrick
Owen
Woodley
Bailey
Dixon
Mill
Gilling
Mat Gunniss
Cumberland Welsh Society
Marvin
Maureen Twin Battes
R. Childs
S. Childs
Marshall
Sandwich
St. Childs
Wilcox
W. Walker
McMillan
Dixon & Filberg
Cumberland Lodge No
0.C.F
Roystonites’ Bridge
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