Honors List for December Pupils Recognized Across Divisions
A December honors list names top scholars in divisions I through IX. Notable pupils include Foon Sien, Gladys Parks, Stanley Mounce, and Ida McFadyen in Div I. Vivian Aspeey, Edith Horbury, Hannah Lockhart in Div II. Hazel Mounce, Gustina Damonte in Div IV. Pearl Potter and Blodwyn Williams in Div V. Nellie Smith and Chrissie Sutherland in Div VII. Leland Harrison, Claudia Harrison in Div IX.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foon Sien
Gladys Parks
Stanley Mounce
Ida McFadyen
William Marsh
Maisie Piercy
Vivian Aspeey
Edith Horbury
Hannah Lockhart
Ellen Clark
Charlotte Carey
Hector Stewart
Christena MacKinnon
Pearl Hunden
Ud Strachan
Francis Potter
Reggie Bate
Hazel Mounce
Americo Bonora
Gustina Damonte
Clive Barks
Sam Henderson
Mildred Maxwell
Jack Peacey
Fanny Strachan
James Halliday
Pearl Potter
Blodwyn Williams
Lottie Dallas
Mary Gillafrio
Katie Bono
Clifton Mounce
Howard Russell
Mary Snriel
Nellie Smith
Dulcie Odgers
Hen Parnham
Chrissie Sutherland
Tom Abe
Helen Mar
Easy one hand Christmas counting exercise
A simple Christmas day activity counts remaining change with one hand. It offers a quiet, practical way to engage in a small arithmetic task during holiday downtime.
St. John’s Ambulance Class Elects Cumberland Officers
A joint meeting of St. John’s Ambulance Class committees in the Council chambers elected district leaders. Officers named were Robert Henderson president John Comb vice president Thos H Carey secretary Thomas Pierce treasurer. Executive committee included John Bennie Thos H Carey Cumber land Harry Tappin Bevan John Fulcher Union Bay. Trustees were James Whyte Jr and William Beveridge Jr. Cumberland officers named John Bennie chairman and Jas Whyte Jr secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Ambulance
Council
Robert Henderson
John Comb
Thos
H. Carey
Thomas Pierce
John Bennie
Cumberland
Harry Tappin
Bevan
John Fulcher
Union Bay
James Whyte, Jr
William Beveridge
Jas. Whyte, Jr
Sec
Treas
Local residents aid after fire harms three houses in Japanese Town
The Cumberland community quickly assisted in extinguishing a fire Tuesday evening that destroyed three residences. Their efforts saved adjoining property and showed sympathy for the Japanese residents, including Dr. Kambara of No. 5 Japanese Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Vicinity
Tam
Kambara
Hayaski
Sunday School Concert A Festival of Happy Days
The children of the Methodist Sunday School will present an entertainment in the church on Thursday December 28. The show features a Festival of Happy Days and crowns will be awarded to the most popular and best liked Holiday. Attendees may expect an enjoyable and profitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Premier Lloyd George’s stirring war message to Canada
Ottawa reports Premier Lloyd George sending a war message through the Colonial Secretary and Governor General to Sir Robert Borden. He pledges no faltering in sacrifices and unity with Canada, urging every man, pound, and effort to secure victory in defense of humanity and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Lloyd George
Governor General of
Canada
Robert Borden
Old Country
D. Lloyd George
Imperial conference to be summoned soon says Lloyd George
London reports Premier Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that an Imperial conference will be summoned at an early date. He said the Dominions should be formally consulted on war progress and steps needed to secure victory and triumph for shared ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Dominions
Lloyd George says Germany must show peace terms before talks
In the House of Commons Premier Lloyd George states Germany must accept reparations and show terms before negotiations. He warns entering peace talks without knowledge would give Germany control and notes limited hope for an honorable lasting peace despite the central powers' note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Germany
Europe
House
United States
Central Powers
Britain and Germany clash over peace terms in Commons
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George blasts Germany’s note as a failed attempt to sway the war’s end. He cites allied unity with Russia and France, warns against Prussian militarism, and critiques German demands while outlining reconstruction plans and cabinet failings. Local items note a Christmas trip, a devastating fire, bank appointments, and Red Cross drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Abraham Lincoln
England
Britain
Russia
France
Roumania
Greece
Venizelos
Great Britain
Europe
Minto and Cumberland Leaders Head to Victoria for Holidays
Town topics note A McKenzie and C R Drader depart for Victoria by Friday’s train. Miss Rhoda Bickle from Victoria plans Christmas with her parents. Royal Bank staff transfer moves W J McFadyen to Chilliwack. A farewell dance occurred at Iloilo Hall as local officials travel for duties and services resume. Holy Trinity Church to hold 11 a.m. service with Archdeacon Collinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Bickle
Victoria
W. J. McFadyen
Royal Bank of Canada
Chilliwack
Iloilo
H. S. Clements
M. P
Nanaimo
Holy Trinity Church
Archdeacon Collinson
Grateful note from No 5 Japanese Town after fire
Residents of No 5 Japanese Town express thanks to Cumberland neighbors for aid during a large fire that destroyed three homes. They praise the Bucket Brigade for extinguishing the flames and for sympathies shown after their losses.
Screenings Next Week Include The Rupert of Hentzau and Lost House
Bluebird and Redfeather will show Rupert of Hentzau in five acts and The Heart of a Child a five act society drama by Pigs In Clover author. Mutual Masterpiece Lost House stars Lillian Gish. Christmas exercises at Cumberland Public Schools featured festive decorations, parent attendance, and pupil performances. Donations collected by janitor Wm Potter included boxes from Simon Leiser & Co and many individuals and firms such as Edmund Watts Campbell Bros Canadian Bank of Commerce K Shibata J McKenzie A Peacey T McLean and T E Bate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebird
Redfeather
Rupert of Hentzau
Anthony Hope
Lillian Gish
Cumberland Public Schools
Wm. Potter
Simon Leiser & Co
Edmund Watts
J. McKenzie
J. W. Cooke
Comox Co-Operative
Alex. McKinnon
A. H. Peacey
Mrs. Frank Dallas
W. Henderson
C. H. Tarbell
John Furbow
K. Abe
T. E. Bate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prince of Peace
Cesare
New York Sun
Gwendoline Williams
Nagai Susume
Irene Bates
Low Man
Marvel Bate
Margaret Young
Leland Harrison
Claudia Harrison
George May
Willie Berglund
Olive Odgers
Lawrence Edwards
Flo Ilo Theatre
Subwarine
Neta Winningham
Martin L. Brown
Maryport Avenue
Havana
Cuba
Bank In Sancti Spiritus
W. R. Freeman
Washoe
Montana
Freeman
Comox
Dunsmuir, Ltd
Henry Devlin
Red Cross
Allan Nunns
Wellington
J. Burtt Morgan
Great West Life Assurance Co
No. 5
Jap Town
Cumberland and Union Waterworks Company
A. McKenzie
Minto
C. R. Drader
Cumberland High School
J. R. Lockard
Dunsmuir Ltd
Ladysmith
Hazel Whyte
Columbia College
New Westminster
Thos. O'Connell
Campbell River
W. L. Dunwoody
Entente
Milan
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