Opinions at Nanaimo Mining Institute Session
The British Columbia division of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy met in Nanaimo last weekend with cautious views on low temperature carbonization. Speakers noted the tech and economic hurdles, while Hon. William Sloan supported sending BC representatives to study existing research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Nanaimo
William Sloan
Institute
Thomas Graham
Collierfey (Dunsmuir) Limited
Washington State
Vancouver
Joseph Daniels
College of Mines
University of Washington
United States
Robert H. Clark
University of British Columbia
Daniels
Victor Dolmage
Geological Survey
Clark
America
Reg Stacey's Car Hit by Stray Bullet
Reg Stacey found his car damaged by a stray bullet while parked at the Colliery office. The shot pierced the windshield and went through the rear of the vehicle as a hunter allegedly fired nearby. Police were notified and an investigation began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg
Stacey
Coal production in October trims year–to–date gains
Victoria reports October coal output fell, tempering yearly growth. For ten months the province produced 2 021 373 long tons, up 129 044 tons from 1926, with Vancouver Island and East Kootenay districts driving gains while October island totals show shifting mine outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
William Sloan
Vancouver Island
Nicola-Princeton
East Kootenay
Western Fuel Corp
Granby Con. Co
E. Wellington Co
Billiard League Sees Surge in Popularity Across Clubs
The Cumberland Literary and Athletic Associations sponsor a highly popular billiard league with sixteen players. After the second round, W Smith J Robertson G Williams and J Vaughan lead on four points. C Tobacco upset top contender Smith, signaling tight play in the third round. Nearby, Herbert Roy drove to Royston and back while Mr and Mrs Shenstone left for Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Associations
Harry Jackson
W. Smith
J. Robertson
G. Williams
J. Vaughan
T. Carnes
D. Martin S. Hatfield
S.gough
H. Jackson
T. Brown
D. Lockhart
O Frelone
G. W. Williams
W. McMillan
Hunt
C. Tobacco
Young Smith
Canadian Legion Whist Drive and Dance Draw Crowd
A successful whist drive and dance was held at Memorial Hall by the Canadian Legion B E S L. Eight whist tables produced prize winners including Mrs Balogno and Mrs Cameron in ladies and Mr L H Finch and Mr F Smith in men’s. A raffle basket donated by Mr and Mrs F Watson was won by Mr George Bates. Refreshments followed with music from Mrs Hudson J H Robertson Mr Thompson and Les Dando. Next event is Dec 3. Native Sons Turkey Whist Drive is set for Courtenay Dec 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Canadian Legion
Balogno
8. Cameron
L. H. Finch
F. Smith
F. Watson
George
P LEO ANDERTON HEADS THE NEW CREDIT BUREAU
Courtenay B C December 2 A lively meeting of the Courtenay Division of the Canadian Credit Bureau Service elected its board of directors chairman and secretary by ballot P L Anderton was chosen chairman directors G T Corfield J H Macintyre R A Hurtford and W Booth secretary W A W Hames The session included questions on credit matters The first December meeting of the W B A will be held December 14 instead of December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
B.C
Canadian Credit Bureau Service
Worthington
P. L. Anderton
G. T. Corfield
J. H. Macintyre
R. A. Hurtford
W. Booth
A. W. Hames
W.B.A
Lantern Show At P T A Meeting Sparks Health Drive
Lantern film Playing For Health by Rev Ro bathan showcased health and cleanliness in schools. Miss Harwood urged parental responsibility and future Junior Red Cross work. committee to consider purchasing a lantern for Cumberland schools with $6.56 in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robathan
National Tuberculosis Association of America
Miss Harwood
Women’s Institute
Lukre
Knight Banneret
Apps
Meta Hodge
Red Cross
Cumberland
Teachers’ Federation
P.T. Association
Girl Guide
Boy Scout
Cumberland Credit Bureau Formed By Courtenay Merchants
Worthington and the Canadian Credit Bureau Service organize Cumberland Credit Bureau to standardize credit practices, protect honest customers, and curb dead-beat losses. A local board and a secretary will run the bureau to maintain community credit records for merchants and citizens. Associated with Mr Worthington is Mr BK Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, Worthington
Canadian Credit Bureau Service
Cumberland
Cumberland Credit Bureau
Courtenay
Bureau
Worthington
Courtenay Credit Bureau
Mr. BK
Bridge
School Trustees Hear Report Of Convention At Harrison Hot Springs
The W B A tea and sale of work candy and home cooking held in the Fraternal Hall Wednesday afternoon proved very successful. The work stall overflowed with aprons and attracted many buyers. The ladies of the Women's Benefit Association thank all who attended especially non members for supporting the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Hot Springs
Women's Benefit Ass
Cumberland Board of School Trustees
Banks
MacNaughton
Harrison Hotel
Pacific Highway
New Westminster
B.C
Grand Highway
Cloverdale
Clayton
Langley Prairie
Murrayville
Aldergrove
Abbotsford
Sumas Lake
Sumas
Chilliwack
Rosedale
Agassiz
de Gussammee
Vernon
Mias Margeurite
Kent School Board
G. Nicholls
Dunsmuir and Whippet Clubs Host City Badminton Night
The Dunsmuir Badminton Club and Cumberland United Church Club played a series of mixed doubles and pair matches with the Dunsmuir team taking most first positions. The Whippets then hosted the United Church Club the following evening with a slate of lively games and close scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsmuir Badminton Club
Cumberland
Cumberland United Church Club
Dunsmuir
Dunsmuir Club
T. Little
Mrs. Cope
S. Mounce
Mrs. Brown
B. Wilcock
M. Picketts
Nash J. Auchterlone
A. Watson
R. Yates
L. Carey
G. Brown
P. Hunden
T. Carey
C. Carey
J.C. Brown
Auchterlone
J. Stevenson
L. Shepherd
J. McLean
Miss Mann
M. Stewart
Miss Brown
C. Nash
Auchiterlone
W. Cope
Whippets
United Church Club
Norman Frelone
Alice Watson
Stanley Mounee
Edith Hood
500 Drive Benefit at Memorial Hall
The Cumberland Welsh Society holds a 500 Drive in Memorial Hall on Monday December 6 at 7 30 PM Admission is 35 cents A travelling prize will be awarded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Welsh Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mining Institute
SLOAN
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited
Herbert Roy
Royston
Nanaima
Mrs. F. Shenstone
Native Sons
Gaiety
P. Leo Anderton
THE
NEW Credit Bureau
P.T.A
Jack Williams
Vivian Aspecy
WW. Brown
Jessie Brown
William Hutchinson
Jennie Bolfey
Allison Mann
Wmn
Whyte
Blanche Dando
Alex, Henderson
Ellen Hunden
David Lockhart
Delina Frelone
H. Brown
Lily Grant
Caleb Dando
Nettie Robertson
L. R. Stevens
Vivien Auchterlone
J. Parnham
Wm. Hutchinson
George Brown
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