Annual Meeting Of Cumberland Hospital Subscribers
The Cumberland General Hospital held its annual meeting at City Hall with A J Taylor in the chair. Officers mostly present, Pickard absent sick but later reported able. Minutes and financials adopted, president’s report approved, board re elected, Brown to replace Hughes. Building upgrades cited, hospital praised as among province’s best.
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Cumberland General Hospital
A. J. Taylor
EB. D. Pickard
Pickard
C. J. Parnham
Cumberland
Ed. Hughes
J. 8. Brown
J. Thompson
Dr. Wade Delivers Interesting Talk on McKenzie’s Life
The Comox District Canadian Club hosted a dinner at St. George's United Church in Courtenay. Dr. Mark B. Wade of Kamloops spoke on Alexander McKenzie, the first white man to cross North America north of Mexico, urging readers to pursue authentic history over novels.
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Comox District
St. George’s United Church
Courtenay
Mark 8. Wade
Kamloops
Alexander McKenzie
North America
Mexico
Wade
Notice to workers on weekend coal shifts
The company thanks employees for last weekend's help and asks for further assistance on the coming Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning shifts. Canadian Collieries (D.) Ltd. announces Thomas Graham as General Superintendent.
Neill Pushes Coal Pulverized Fuel Plan For BC
Ottawa reports A W Neill independent MP for Comox Alberni has a motion on the notice paper urging BC coal mines expansion. The resolution proposes testing pulverized coal on a Pacific Coast government steamer and in a public building furnace using Vancouver Island Mines coal.
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A. W. Neill
Ottawa
British Columbia
Independant
Comox-Alberni
Pacific Coast
Vancouver Island
Imperials Suffer Defeat in Nanaimo Badminton Return
The Imperial players traveled to Nanaimo for a series of return games against the Hub city team. Substitutes filled in due to player absences and the locals won many close matches, with losses attributed mainly to lighting issues. Parksville and Cumberland players are slated to visit the Imperial Pavilion in coming days, promising more competitive badminton.
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Imperial Badminton
Nanaimo
Parksville
Imperial Pavilion
Cumberland
Royston
Council Seeks Buyout Price for Light Plant
Cumberland City Council, after a committee interview with the Cumberland Light Company, votes the price on the company’s plant and urges a quick assessment. The Light Company offered a rate cut from 13 to 12 cents per kWh with a 5 percent discount, not accepted as insufficient. The council directs notice to set a price on the plant for potential purchase by the city.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Electric Lighting Company
Cumberland and Union Water Works Company
Board of School Trustees
Origin Of The Japanese Addressed By Rev Kennedy
Rev F W Cassilis Kennedy of Vancouver spoke to the Cumberland P T A on The Origin Of The Japanese. He explored migrations to Japan, noted the beauty of Japanese scenery, and urged kinder treatment of Orientals in Canada while praising Japan’s education system and culture.
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F. W. Cassilis-Kennedy
Vancouver
Oriental Missions
British Columbia
Cumberland Parent Teacher Association
Kennedy
Japan
Kennnedy
Heaven
Siberia
Korea
Caspian Sea
China
Canada
P.T.A
Home Nursing Classes Begin February 7 at St John Hall
Home nursing classes start Tuesday February 7 at 7 30 p m in St John s First Aid Hall. Interested persons are urged to attend.
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St. John’s
Local Society Delights With One Act Farce at Amglican Hall
A sparkling first night at Amglican Hall as Holy Trinity Amateur Theatrical Society staged Free zing a Mother-in-Law. Rev E B O Robathan led waxworks and farce with bright cast work from G Apps Mumford Conway Finch and others drawing a packed house and strong notices for comedy and musical interludes.
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Amglican Hall
Holy Trinity Amateur Theatrical Society
O Canada
Mother Jarley
Waxworks
EB. O. Robathan
Geo Strapps
G .Apps
Charlie Chaplin
F. Watson
Squallina
Mumford
Dr. McCoy
Finch
Wong Lung
H. Jackson
Mermaid
Sheila Conway
McDonald
Gwen Emily
L. R. Stevens
John the Helper
Mr. Thomas
Rev. Ebo
Robathan
Brazil
Messrs. Mumford
Mesdames Conway Finch
Maggie
Yes Ma
Madame Chantina
E. O. Robathan
Mrs. Thomas
Jacko
Jackie Marpole
Mr. Watmuff
BE. O. Robathan
Ferdinand Swift
G. Apps Walter Litherland
Emily
T. H. Mumford
Holy Trinity Dramatic Society
Watmuff
E. C. Robathan
Cumberland
Oyning
Masonic Lodges Stage Brilliant Combined Dance
The Cyrus Royal Arch Chapter and Cumberland Lodge No 26 A F and AM held a joint ball at Ilo Ilo Hall on Friday evening. The Canary Club six piece orchestra provided music, Royal Confectionery served refreshments, and attendees praised it as the jolliest, most marked affair in a long time.
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Cyrus Royal Arch
Cumberland Lodge No
Canary Club
Cumberland Pioneers Re Union Draws Large Crowd
The Ilo Ilo Ballroom hosted Cumberland and district pioneers for an open public reunion. About 400 attended, including visitors from Cedar District Nanaimo, with Buck Gibson entertaining and the Canary Club orchestra providing music until 2 am.
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Pioneers
Cumberland and District
White
Cedar District
Nanaimo
Alex. Maxwell
Buck” Gibson
Cumberland
Canary Club
Canaries
W. White
Departing resident honored at farewell party
A farewell party at Mrs. James Walker’s home honored Mrs. Chris Edwards who left for Britain with her husband. Mesdames Walker Marshall Murray and Beveridge hosted a card and guessing contest evening for about forty friends, presenting a silver purse to Mrs. Edwards.
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James Walker
Mesdames Walker
Marshall
Murray
Beveridge
Chris Edwards
Brittania
Harry Jackson
Verna Murray
T. McMillan
Cumberland General Hospital Thanks Mr Dick James
The matron and staff extend thanks to Mr Dick James for his kindness in donating a splendid catch of fish to the hospital. Reserve Easter Monday April 9 for the Hospital Dance with particulars to follow.
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The
Cumberland General Hospital
Dick James
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Dr. Wade
Canadian Collieries (D.) Ltd
Thomas Graham
Hub City
N, Carter i
M. Blunt
T. Graham
H. Stewart
L. Beevor-Potts
M. Reynolds
J. Idiens
J. Ledingham
J. Burton
J. Robertson
Capt. Ash
H. B. Murray
Doubes
M, Blunt
Lane
T Graham
Miss Bickle
N Carter
Carter
Ledingham
L. Beeverpotts
Miss Rogers
Miss McKinnon
Miss Jessop
Madrburn
Miss Hodgson
Miss Wood
Miss Boothroyd
N. Carter
C. M. Reynolds
Price of Light Company
M. T
H. HE
P. P. Harrison
Creamer Co. Ltd
Cumberland Motor Works
E. Nakanishi Seb Gadsseetenssorgensi
Canadian Collieries (D
Cassillis- Kennedy
Ment
John Richardson
Hector Treen
Norman Robinson
Mira
Margaret Robinson
Fraser Watson
Cumberland Pioneers
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