Cumberland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Mrs Mary Brown paid a short visit to Nanaimo during the week. Mrs BE Hicks returned from a Vancouver holiday. Mr and Mrs W Prior and family spent holidays in Port Alberni. Mr Lewis of Vancouver visited Cumberland on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Geo Richardson motored to Nanaimo and back. Mrs Robert Hornal of Courtenay guests of the Richardsons Fourth Street. Miss J A Gallivan returned after Easter in Vancouver. Mrs G K MacNaughton and Miss Jean MacNaughton returned from Vancouver. Mrs Erin Stewart and Mrs Andrew Stewart will reside in Nanaimo. Mr and Mrs James Dick and son Archie left by motor for Victoria, returning Sunday. Miss Mary Picketts returned from Vancouver and Seattle over Easter. Ben H Gowen of Vancouver visited Cumberland last weekend. Lt Col Charles W Villiers motored to Cumberland from Victoria. Mr and Mrs H Warren Cooper and Mr and Mrs Edward W Bickle visited Victoria, returning Tuesday. Miss Till returned after visiting Vancouver and Powell River. Mr and Mrs Ben Brown of Union Bay bought a house on Pendrith Avenue and will reside in Cumberland. Mr Alfred Maxwell returned from Vancouver. W Billy Milligan of Regina, former Cumberland United player, visiting prior to joining All Canada team bound for New Zealand. Mr and Mrs J T Brown and family spent ten days in Cumberland then returned to Vancouver with the Brown party. Mr John C Brown motored to Victoria and back with Mrs Brown and the Misses Hood. Miss Florence Landry of Cumberland Hospital nursing staff returned from a five-day Victoria visit. Miss Louise Pironi, guest of Miss Mary Picketts, returned to Vancouver Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy) Milligan
Regina
Cumberland United
New Zealand
Vancouver
Smart New Dresses at Sutherlands From Montreal
The writer describes Edith mentioning Sutherland's new dresses arriving by Express from Montreal. A Friday visit yields a $12.95 frock and a range of sizes 16 to 40, with white summer tailors at $12.50 to $15.00, dance frocks $10 to $15, silk hose at $1, and silk Circle Bar heels at $1.50. The tone favors smart, affordable fashion and invites Mary to visit with assortments and ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Edith
Sutherland
Express
Montreal
Sutherland’s
Honored on Eve of Departure for Visit to Old Land
Mrs Williams was feted at a surprise party before leaving for England and Wales with Mr Williams. The Welsh Society presented a leather handbag as friends gathered with singing and cards at the home of Mr and Mrs J Williams. Attendees included D Morgan H Jackson J Davis W Williams R Coe Owen Roberts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Land
D. Morgan
H. Jackson
J. Davis
W. Williams
R. Coe
Owen Roberts
Mesdames Jones
McMillan
T. Williams
J. Lewis
8. Williams
Synopsis of Land Act Amendments for Crown Lands
Vacant lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 or aliens seeking British status, with residence and improvement requirements. Pre-emptions require five years occupation and $10 per acre improvements. access to Bulletin No. 1 for details. Purchases set prices $5 per acre for arable and $2.60 for grazing. timber lands up to 40 acres may be bought or leased with stumpage. Homestead leases cover unsurveyed areas up to 20 acres with dwelling first year. Grazing areas up to 640 acres may be leased. grazing districts managed by a Grazing Commissioner. permits issued by stock numbers, with free permits for settlers, campers, and travelers up to ten head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Victoria
K.C
Amberland
McCullochs Move to Vancouver for Customs Service
Mr and Mrs J A McCulloch left Wednesday to reside in Vancouver as Mr McCulloch transfers to the Customs service in that city. Nanaimo city council approved a vote on the New Hospital By law for May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCulloch
Vancouver
Mr. McCulloch
Customs Service
Terminal City
Nanaimo
Pulpits Exchanged for Sunday Night Service
Rev W A Alexander of St Georges United Church Courtenay will preach at Cumberland United Church Sunday evening May 1 at 7 p m Rev John R Hewitt local pastor will preach at Courtenay in place of Alexander on the same occasion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Alexander
St. George's United Church
Courtenay
Cumberland United Church
John R. Hewitt
Alexander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Brown
BE. R. Hicks
Mr. Lewis
Cumberland
Geo. J. Richardson
Robert Hornal
G. Richardson
Fourth Street
J. A. Gallivan
G. K. MacNaughton
Jean MacNaughton
Erin Stewart
Andrew Stewart
James Dick
Archie
Mary Picketts
Seattle
Sound
Ben H. Gowen
The
Cumberland Islander
Chas. W. Villiers
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Ltd
H. Warren Cooper
Edward W. Bickle
Miss Till
Powell River
Ben Brown
Union Bay
Pendrith Avenue
Mrs. Brown
Alfred Maxwell
J. T. Brown
Cumber‘land
Jas. Smith
John C. Brown
Edith and
Etta Hood
Florence Landry
Cumberland Hospital
Louise Pironi
Watty” Williams
England
Wales
Henry
Thomas
Andrew's Road
Deal
Kent
Brandram-Henderson
Brandram
Alex. MacKinnon
Wm. H. McLellan, Jr
Union Hotel
Cumberland, B. C
iKing George Hotel
Sumberland Fommercel Plotel
Hee
W. Merrifield
Reo
Baby
Lang’s
Rexall-Kodak
Marocchi Bros
Hiram Walker & Sons Limited
Walkerville, Ontario
Fanner Control Board
G Government of
British Columbia
Canada
Charles Stewart
Save
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!