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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
4
W H Youhill editor notes Cumberland must act now to attract industries and jobs. A reorganization of the local board of trade is sought, with next Tuesday’s City Hall meeting aiming to mobilize business leaders to secure 800 nearby workers and their employer’s headquarters.
The writer condemns audience rushes for the exit after performances when the National Anthem ends. The behavior is described as discourteous to performers and an affront to the nation, with a suggestion that some oppose the anthem due to its royal theme.
The piece argues the anthem now symbolizes the nation rather than a single monarch. It notes strong respect in the United States and surprisingly little reverence in Canada, urging offenders to at least acknowledge those performing and the ceremony.
A social evening under St. John's Ambulance Association auspices at Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall drew young and old to lively dancing and a whist session. Prizes were awarded to both ladies and gentlemen, with Campbell Bros. items given for top scores. A raffle and encore-filled dancing capped a successful event as dawn neared.
Team A travels to Union Bay by special train at 1 30 p m to play Bevan first thing in the morning. Mr Tom Watson handles visitor duties at Clam City while Mr Peter Shearer directs Team B against Bevan on Cumberland grounds at 11 a m. The Bevan game is set early to allow viewing of both contests.
A Cumberland meeting on January 31 1920 decided to organize a local branch of the British Columbia Teachers Federation with officers led by W Stubbs and C B Wood. Members from Cumberland Courtenay Minto and Bevan joined. Royston and Union Bay sent communications as the federation aims to raise teaching standards and promote education province wide. The event followed a prior social for Dave Hunden marking his February 29 birthday.
A hand made sweater coat raffled at the Football Club banquet next Tuesday evening. Tickets have been sold all week to raise funds for Mrs. Johnson.
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