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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
5
In Courtenay on August 18 the Comox Agricultural Association hall is being re shaded with new shingles for the upcoming Agricultural Exhibition. James Ledgerwood oversees the work while W A B Paul R A Hurford and W Duncan head the committee. The association expects a record show with a general directors meeting later this month to finalize plans.
Courtenay August 19 Buller's Circus drew strong crowds at Royston for afternoon and evening performances. It was the district first circus in years and several Comox Valley children saw a live show. By Sunday morning the troupe re boarded the S S Otter and sailed to Prince Rupert and Alaskan points.
Campbell River excitement as Tyee Club members chase big catches at the river mouth. Dr J A Wiborn, Catalina Island, secures a 58 1 2 lb Tyee on light tackle, four feet three inches long. Others tally 41 38 30 36 28 lb fish. Notables include Hayes of Muriel yacht and Miss Hayes with a 60 lb Tyee.
On a dry weekend a forest fire on Valdez Island swept along a miles long frontage toward the water of the straights but halted at the water’s edge near Brown's River. Alderman McKenzie toured the line and found conditions favorable. Mayor Duncan chaired a meeting with aldermen Theed Pearse Fred Field Heber Cooke J W McKenzie and E L MacDonald.
Courtenay council votes a grant of 100 to the Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association, a 100% increase over prior years, amid other business. Good Roads League invites convention input. housing and park issues discussed. delinquent payments to be pursued. Bush fires cited as a source of anxiety.
Mr. R. G. Laver and two sons plan a holiday motor trip as far as Portland. Veterinary Inspector MacDonald arrived in the district on Monday. Mr. George Thomas received a cable from England announcing a son and heir.
Mr Paul reports his White Wyandottes won eleven prizes at the Vancouver exhibition incl 1st and 3rd for cockerel 1st for old hen 2nd for hen 4th for cockerel 2nd for young hen and 5th for pullet He also took 1st for eggs against 41 competitors with other attendees including A R England W A B Paul R A Hurford and Charles Simms.
End of term exams show Catherine Singleton 44 wpm typewriting for Remington Silver Medal. Agnes Williams 35 wpm. Flor een Dalby 25 wpm. Bookkeeping top marks Christine Millard 98 percent, Flor een Dalby 100 percent, Catherine Singleton 814 percent. Eva Taylor wins Remington card case for typing 37 wpm.
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