Dr. Wade Praises McKenzie Explorer Who Opened Northwest
Dr Wade delivers a talk tracing Alexander McKenzies 1789 to 1793 expeditions across Athabasca Fraser and Peace Rivers to the Pacific. He highlights McKenzies ventures, first white descents, firm leadership, and impact on Canadian history while noting his return from England and pride in both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alexander McKenzie
Scotland
New York
Montreal
Gregory & McLeod
Detroit
Peter Pond
Northwest Trading Co
Northwest Company
Pond
Gregory and
McLeod
McKenzie
Lake Athabasca
Great Slave Lake
Athabasca Lake
Arctic Ocean
McKenzie River
Alaska
England
Peace River
Pacific Ocean
Fraser River
Bella Coola
Rocky Mountains
Simcoe
Quebec
London
Hobart
Pacific
Columbia River
Washington
Oregon
Dr. Wade
Westminster Abbey
Wade
Bridge Closure At No 27 Cooks Bridge Reconstruction
Government notice states the No 27 Cooks Bridge on Island Highway 21.5 miles south of Courtenay will close to traffic from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday the 8th for reconstruction work. Deputy Minister P Philip, Public Works Engineer Victoria B C, February 1 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooks Bridge
Courtenay
P. Philip
Victoria, B.C
Cumberland Personalities Visit Cumberland
Vancouver visitors Mr. Arthur Huddel of Newark Fire Insurance Co and Mr. H. E. Moore of Bradstreet's called in Cumberland on consecutive days. Mrs. Rose Robertson and Miss Laura Robertson returned from Victoria. The Fletchers and child from Nanaimo stayed with Mrs. R. H. Robertson. Miss Betty Bryden visits her grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Huddel
Vancouver
Newark Fire Insurance Co
Cumberland
H. E. Moore
Bradstreet’s
Rose Robertson
Laura Robertson
Victoria
Earl Fletcher
Nanaimo
R. H. Robertson
Betty Bryden
Birthday Party for Violet Scarvardo at Home
A lively birthday gathering at Mrs. J Scarvardo’s home Saturday honored her daughter Violet. Guests played games and danced, prizes went to Rosie Marocchi Mary Tobacco Bobby Weir and Charlie Scavardo, with refreshments served by Mrs. J Scarvardo and Mrs. L Scavardo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Scavardo
Reno Bono
Bobby Weir
Tom Conti
Peter Bono
Joe Bardesoni
Norman Raga
Frank Scarvardo
Rosie Marocchi
Thelma Frelone
Lilly Tobacco
Mary
Violet Tobacco
Norma
Linda Cavellero
Mary Tobacco
Cumberland Council Briefs February Report
The Board of Works chairman said ashes were spread in several alleyways and a council house at J Robertson's address required repairs. Health, Water, and Fire chairmen reported a clean bill of health, 10.K. conditions in Water. Fire Brigade logged one run since the last meeting with a small Chinatown blaze. The Mayor's court of revision sat February 8. Tenders for auditing School Trustees and City books for 1928 were sought by February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Chinatown
Board of School Trustees
City of Cumberland
For Sale Empire Sewing Machine in Good Condition
A used Empire sewing machine is offered for sale for 12 dollars 50 cents. The ad provides the address 402 Pendrith Avenue Cumberland for interested buyers to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Sewing Machine
Pendrith Avenue
Cumberland
Dance at the Llo-Ilo Hall Saturday February 4
Everyone heads to the Dance in the Llo-Ilo Dance Hall on Saturday at 9 pm. The Canary Club Orchestra provides the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everbody
Llo-Ilo
Canary Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. McFadyen
The
Royal Bank of Canada
Government OF
8B.C
Cumberland Cricket Club
Anglican Hall
Ford Touring
Islander, Cumberland
Edgar Mallard
Dept. of Sales
Laurentian Ltd
Dept
Delaroche St
Weill
Large Eastern Department Stores
Out
Sutherland’s Dry Goods Store
Matt. Brown
Tommy’s Hardware Store
Mann’s Bakery
M. Shiozaki, Wachmaker and Jeweller
Marocchi Bros. Bakery
L. Frelone Grocery
A. Henderson
Lang’s Drug Store
C. H. Tarbell & Son
Royal Confectionery
Cumberland Motor Works
Harling & Ledingham
Mackenzie & Partridge, Dry Goods
City Meat Market
Ritz
Cafe
A. McKinnon
Wilcock & Co., Ltd
Cumberland Supply
Henderson’s Garage
Cumberland Electric Lighting Co
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