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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
6
Cumberland paper notes the February 7 1920 Saturday edition of the Che Islander edited by H Youhill. It marks a weekly publication date from Cumberland British Columbia with no additional story details provided.
The piece calls Cumberland merchants to energize efforts to attract industry and jobs. It highlights a needed reorganization of the local board of trade, a town hall meeting next Tuesday, and the chance to lure about 800 workers and a firm headquarters to the city with collective merchant action led by Mayor McDonald.
The article notes audience departures after performances during the national anthem. It criticizes the rush to exit as discourteous to performers and an affront to the nation, suggesting some oppose the anthem due to its royal connection.
The piece argues the anthem now honors the nation as a whole rather than a single monarch. It notes Canada shows little reverence and contrasts with the United States where disrespecting the anthem earns public displeasure. It urges consideration for those performing the anthem.
A St John s Ambulance Association affair at Ilo Ilo Dance Hall drew a large crowd with an active whist session and a lively orchestra. Prizes, raffles, and generous donor contributions highlighted the evening as dancers kept the floor busy until dawn.
Team A travels to Union Bay by special train at 1 30 p m with Tom Watson arranging visitor details. Team B hosts Bevan at Cumberland grounds at 11 a m as Peter Shearer handles Bs. Bevan game moved up to allow attendance at both contests.
A meeting of Comox District teachers in Cumberland on January 31, 1920, decided to organize a local branch of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation. Officers include President W. Stubbs and First Vice President C. B. Wood with Miss L. Smith as second vice. Over twenty members already joined from Cumberland, Courtenay, Minto, and Bevan, with wider district interest. The federation aims to raise teaching standards, promote education, and support teachers province wide.
Tickets for a hand made sweater coat raffle have been on sale in town all week. The drawing will occur at the Football Club banquet and dance next Tuesday evening to benefit Mrs. Johnson.
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