Dances at Tlo-Ilo Hall Continue Saturday Nights
Mrs Lisle Coleman of Seattle visits Cumberland to see her father J T Brown Sr. Jack Thayer visits town. Miss Agnes McKnight from Vancouver stays with Mr and Mrs John Marpole. Mr and Mrs Thomas Graham host Bridge. Mrs D Walker, former Cumberland resident, improves after hospital stay. Rev A De L Nunns of St Marys Oak Bay Victoria visits his parents Rev and Mrs B Nunns. Edith Horbury visits parents J and Mrs J Horbury. Mrs J Horbury visits Nanaimo. Mr W Henderson Sr visits Victoria to see son George in Jubilee Hospital. Mr Max Blunt of Weeks Motors Nanaimo visits Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de L. Nunns
St. Mary's Church, Oak Bay, Victoria
B. Nunns
W. Henderson Sr
Victoria
George
Jubilee Hospital
In Memoriam for Thomas Edward Williams
In loving memory of Thomas Edward Williams killed in a No. 1 Mine explosion on February 8 1923. This day recalls a loved one gone to rest and those who loved him best remember him. Sadly missed by his wife and family Courtenay Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edward Williams
No. 1
Courtenay Road
In loving memory of Alexander Robertson
A heartfelt memorial note marks the death of Alexander Robertson who was killed in an explosion at No 1 Mine Cumberland on February 8. The message recalls past memories and says he is sadly missed by his wife and children Bevan B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Robertson
Cumberland
Bevan
B. C
Cumberland United Church Service and Talk
Reverend J R Hewitt delivers a sermon titled God s Workmanship at 11 AM on Sunday February 6 1927 with an evening talk by Dr W G Wilson from First United Church Victoria all are warmly invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland United Church
J. R. Hewitt
B.A
W. G. Wilson
First United Church
Victoria
Notice of Courtenay law office hours during session
The Law Office of P. P. Harrison in Courtenay will be open every day except Wednesdays during the upcoming Session. The attorney will attend in person each weekend and may be reached at the Office for contact. M. L. A. Harrison confirms availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Pups for Sale and Ford Runabout Truck Listing
Pups for sale include pure bred Cocker Spaniels and English retrievers with a Bonny Oak coal heater offered by C. Sturrup at Courtenay Road Arden. Also for sale a Ford Runabout Truck priced at $75 cash and a table turnips. contact Cumberland 86L for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Birthday Party Hosted by Cumberland United Church Ladies
The Ladies Aid of Cumberland United Church will hold a birthday party in the Church Hall on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
Cumberland United Church
Church Hall
Mass meeting of Canadian Collieries staff set for Feb 6
A mass meeting of Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir Ltd employees will be held in the Band Hall on Sunday February 6 at 2 30 p m. The meeting will hear a report of discussions with the Minimum Wage Board. Signed W Henderson Jr secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Ltd
First Aid Meeting Schedules Election Of Lady Officers
A meeting of First Aid members will be held Monday February 7 at 7 30 p m in the First Aid Hall. The agenda includes election of lady officers. All members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Aid
Cumberland volunteers insured by Workmen's Compensation Board
City council confirms Cumberland Volunteer Fire Brigade members are insured on duty by the B C Workmen's Compensation Board. On duty covers fire participation and practices, ensuring compensation for related accidents. Council also invites all to the annual Firemen's banquet and approves January expense estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
B. C
Maxwell
Finance Committee
Ald
Parnham
Ald. Henderson
Board of Works
P. McNiven
Surprise Party Honoring Hugh Irvine At Pendrith Avenue
A lively surprise party for Hugh Irvine was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. James Irvine's Pendrith Avenue home on Wednesday. Guests enjoyed games with Beatrice Cavellero winning the bean contest and George Strachan the boys' prize, followed by supper, songs, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Irvine
Pendrith Avenue
Hugh
Beatrice Cavellero
George Strachan
Thos, Baird
Bella Baird
Eddie Cavellero
Dorothy Gordon
Margaret Smith
May Smith
Margaret Westfield
Dilys Williams
Chrissie Robertson
Elizabeth Baird
Margaret Baird
Masters Tommy Robertson
Alden Francescini
Willie Irvine
Hugh Irvine
Real St Valentine Dance in Ilo-Ilo Hall
A St Valentine Dance will be held at the Ilo-Ilo hall on Friday February 11 under the Cumberland Intermediate Basketball Club. Plump's Orchestra will provide music and admission is 1 for gentlemen 25c for ladies. Dancing runs from 9 30 to 2 a m with novelty dances and festive spirit promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Valentine
Cumberland Intermediate
Plump
St Valentine Tea by United Church Badminton Club
A St Valentine Tea will be held in the Church Hall on Wednesday February 9 1927 from 3 to 6 pm under the United Church Badminton Club. Home cooking stall candy stall and fish pond feature in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Badminton Club
Church Hall
Methodist Church
Home Burned to Ground on Royston Road
Last evening about 9 15 the home of Mr and Mrs T Herd on Royston Road burned completely to the ground with nothing saved The Cumberland Fire Department fought the blaze but could not stop it Though the frame structure lay nearly two miles away the glare in the sky was plainly seen here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLellan
Henderson
Courtenay
MacKinnon
Woodfibre Eleven Defeats The Beach 5-0
Jack Monaghan Wally Brake and Jack Stewart formerly of Cumberland United aided Woodfibre to a 5-0 win over Britannia Beach on their ground. The Beach introduced a new centre forward Downie who played well. Billy Faulds, ex Cumberland, now with Britannia, filled inside left. The Cumberland trio with Woodfibre have strengthened the Howe Sound team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Monaghan
Wally" Brake
Jack Stewart
Cumberland United
Woodfibre
Britannia Beach
Downie
Billy Faulds
Cumberland
Britannia
Howe Sound
Tournaments Under Way At Athletic Club
The Athletic Club reports competitions in billiards cribbage and indoor queits with snooker excluded. A checker tournament is planned and entries must reach the secretary by February 15. Entrance fee is 25 cents with prizes of 5 dollars and 2.50 for first and second places.
Manual Training In Local Schools
A Cumberland board meeting discussed school affairs including a Strathcona Fund trophy purchase for Division 6 at a recent Qualicum sports event. The Department of Education contributed 165.88 for high school chemical equipment, while coal hauling duties and janitor responsibilities were debated amid council reports and committee resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Board
Strathcona Trust Fund
Qualicum
Vivian Aspesy
Department of Education
Shenstone
W. McLellan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tlo-Ilo
Jack Thayer
H. E B. Murray
Agnes McKnight
Vancouver
John Marpole
Thomas Graham
Bridge
D. Walker
Cumberland General Hospital
Edith Horbury
Mrs. J. Horbury
Wellington
J. Horbury
Nanaimo
Max Blunt
Weeks Motors
Pgubeedane & Gents Furnishings
Rastus
Nosuch
Jes
P. P. Harrison, M.L.A
FORD
Chevrolet
Ford Delivery
Pidcock & McKenzie
Hudson-Essex
Dodge Bros. Star Cars
W. Henderson Jr
Ole Bill
ST. Valentine Tea
Athletic Club
Waring’s
Victor Orchestra
Nola
Whistling
Carson Robinson
Don Juan” Hart House Quartette
SONG
OF the
Volga
Fritz Kreiler
Lang’s Drug
Rexall-Kodak
Lang’s
McGregor
John Gilbert
Metro
Hillyn
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