Famine Relief Fund Surpasses Target in Local Drive
A total of 1775 was raised locally for the Chinese Famine Relief Fund covering drought provinces. Cumberland contributed 675 and Chinatown 1100 with ongoing monthly gifts planned. Credit to C A Colman and Rev Jas Hood for leadership with support from Dr MacNaughton Dr Hicks Rev Geo Kinney Mrs Hood Mrs Bunbury and Mr Fouracre. A donor gave 1650 and another 50 while small gifts of 19 and 5 were common.
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Chinatown
China
Cumberland
C. A. Colman
Presbyterian
Jas. Hood
MacNaughton
Hicks
Geo, Kinney
Hood
Bunbury
Fouracre
Local island football match this Sunday
The local team hosts South Wellington in a Island League fixture with a likely record crowd and expected financial support. Campbell is out, new player Gough partners Strang at back, Irvine Conti Roberts in midfield, Bannon Milligan Bowman Hitchens Horne up front. kick-off at 3 p.m.
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South Wellington
Cumberland
Campbell
Strang
Gough
Clark
Irvine
Conti
Roberts
Bannerman
Milligan
Bowman
Hitchens
Horne
Annual Meeting of Holy Trinity W A Women’s Auxiliary
The Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity W A held its annual meeting in the Anglican hall on Monday. Reports were favorable and officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs W Leversedge. vice presidents Mrs G J Richardson, Mrs Jas Treen, Mrs J Idiens. secretary Mrs J Cameron. treasurer Mrs J Spicer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Hall
W. Leversedge
G. J. Richardson
Jas. Treen
J. Idiens
J. Cameron
J. Spicer
Pleasant Whist Party at Mr and Mrs Mordy Residence
Mr and Mrs T Mordy hosted a pleasant whist party Saturday evening with about thirty attendees. Mrs C J Bussbury won the ladies first prize and Mr C J Parnham took the gentlemen’s first prize, a box of cigars. Mrs J Cameron earned the consolation prize, a hand worked centerpiece, and Mr Allan Nunn won the Gent’s prize, a watch dog.
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Allan Nunn
Cumberland Wins Championship Cup
Cumberland defeated South Wellington 2 0 to win the Upper Island League Championship and Cup. Stubbart led a fast Cumberland effort with Green McFagan and Linn supporting. Joe Craig of Vancouver refereed. the cup is on display at Campbell Bros. store window.
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Cumberland
South Wellington
Dicky Stubbart
Green
McFagan
Linn
Stubbart
Potter
Joe Craig
Vancouver
Campbell Bros
Organ Fund Benefit At Holy Trinity
The organ fund in connection with Holy Trinity Church benefitted nearly $40 from a dance by the ladies in the hall Monday evening. A very enjoyable time was spent by those present and the ladies served a buffet supper.
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Holy Trinity Church
Firemen Stage Major Masquerade Ball
The Fire Department prepares a big masquerade ball set for St Patrick’s Night March 17 at Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall. Members promise an lively event with drive to make it a notable affair.
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St. Patrick's Night
Cumberland Board of Trade Elects New Officers
The Cumberland Board of Trade held its annual meeting at City Hall on Thursday night. Officers elected include Hon. president Wesley Willard president A MacKinnon vice president J Sutherland secretary J Walton assistant secretary J W Cooke treasurer T H Carey and an executive committee with names listed along with a G W V A representative to be named. Plans for the annual banquet were discussed and G I Warren, president of the Associated Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island, may give the keynote address.
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Cumberland Board of Trade
Wesley Willard
A. MacKinnon
J. Sutherland
J. Walton
G. I. Warren
Associated Boards of Trade of
Vancouver Island
Nanaimo and Referee Defeat Cumberland in a Disputed Match
Cumberland United fell 3 to 1 to Nanaimo United with crowd anger toward Campbell and a first half sending off of the Cumberland star. Referee Burnip’s decisions drew strong criticism as Roberts was stretchered off in the second half.
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Cumberland United
Nanaimo United
Burnip
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Campbell
Roberts
Relerse
Coal Convention Reviews BC Coal Resources and Costs
Vancouver delegates at the Associated Boards of Trade convention discuss British Columbia coal supply and costs. Speakers include Alexander Sharpe and Thomas Graham of Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir Ltd, detailing island fields, production costs, and the need to expand use of coal over fuel oil to sustain provincial industry.
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Vancouver
Associated Boards of Trade of
British Columbia
Thos, Graham
Dunsmuir), Limited
Alexander Sharpe
Canada
Alexander Sharp
Mining Institute Convention
Mining Institute
Nicol Thompson
George Wilkinson
Lamb
Vancouver Island
Coalmont
Alberta
Sharp
Crow's Nest Pass
Nicola
Princeton
Dian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Manufacturers’ Bureau
Graham
Vancouver Board of Trade
Floyd Parsons
Coal Age
Vancouver Islind
oWal
Victoria
Cou
Masquerade Dance Promises Prizes at Ilo-llo Hall
A Monday Valentine Masquerade Dance at Ilo-llo Dance Hall starts 9.80 with seats for spectators and dancers. Prizes include best dressed lady and gent ten dollars, best sustained character seven fifty, best national character seven fifty, and various comic and flower girl awards. A six piece orchestra will play the latest music.
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Ilo-llo
Rebate Period Extended by Cumberland Electric Light Co
The Cumberland Electric Light Company extends the rebate period on current accounts from the 15th to the end of each month, replacing the previous 25th cutoff to reduce consumer and company confusion. The change follows a trial period and aims to simplify payments.
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Electric Light CO
Cumberland Electric Light Company
Dr McLean Fraser Lectures On The Sea Beach
Dr McLean Fraser of the University staff will lecture on The Sea Beach at Ebb Tide under the BC University Extension Committee and the Comox Teachers Association. The talk at Cumberland Church Hall starts at 8 PM Friday February 18 with illustrated slides. Union Bay follow Saturday.
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B. C. University Extension Committee
Comox Teachers’ Association
McLean Fraser
Cumberland
Union Bay
Anglican Church Hall
Concert and Dance at Puntledge Fundraiser
A concert and dance will be held at Puntledge School on Wednesday February 28 to raise funds for the Piano Fund. The event begins at seven and ends with dancing at 10. Admission is 60 cents. Ladies are asked to bring refreshments.
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Puntledge
Piano
Motor Car Licence Deadline Push Abruptly
Provincial police warn all motor car and truck owners to take out this year’s licence to avoid a 300 fine. Many trade licences remain unissued for the current year and trading without licence carries a heavy penalty.
Made in B C movement faces honesty doubts
A speaker criticizes the drive to promote Made in B C goods while noting opposition from the Vancouver Board of Trade and questioning if the promoters are fully truthful about supporting local industries and employment. The remark continues on page two.
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Fornia
Vancouver Board of Trade
B. C
Tam
Promotions In Public Schools Move to Half Year System
The public school announces half yearly promotions into the Third Reader to reduce long retentions and help February entrants advance. It lists new building readiness next week and assigns divisions and teachers for the updated grade structure with a long promotion roster of students and equalities.
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Chas
Burbridge
Monthly St John Ambulance Competition Set for Wednesday
The St John Ambulance Association announces a monthly competition on Wednesday evening next, February 16, at 7 o'clock. The event invites participation and will be held at the usual venue.
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St. John’s Armibulance Association
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Famine Relief Fund
Annual Meeting OF
Holy Trinity
W. A
Organ Fund
Board of Trade
Thomas Graham
United States of America
Vancouve Island
Cana
Monster Dance
Tlo-llo
B. C. University
Miss Watson
Robertson
Miss Harrison
Miss Reese
Miss Colman
Miss Bannerman
Mrs. Baker
Miss Partridge
Miss Potter
Miss Beckwith
McLean
Kathleen Cooke
Harold Conrad
Jack Horbury
Norman Hill
Shigio Kawaguchi
Margaret Gibson
Lilah Lewis
Peter Massey
Jennie Buffy
Satsumi Iwasa
Wilfred Shouldie
Jennie Eccleston
Sarah Oyama
Tado Doi
Hert McLellan
Robert Conn
Sidney Eccleston
Margaret Shearer
Lem Jam
Norman Frelone
Margaret Salmon
Robert Colling
Willie Allara
Jean Braes
Mary Sweeney
Tom Comb
Edna Davis
Josephine Welsh
Low Leong
Tommy Bate
Percy Jones
Jackie Watson
Charlotte Stunt
Willie Thompson
Willie Smith
Joe Williams
Gordon Keenan
Sakaya Sugimori
Isabel Yarrow
Yayo Nagai
Lena Bogo
Nabio Hayashi
Emma Pichetti
Tsuneto Asad
Josie
Annie Teveridge
Tadachi Doi
Ichige Ashikuawa
Fred Bolettino
Alex
McDonald Ley
Aiko Yoshikani
Kishio Kage
Shigue Tawara
Ha Johnston
Retin Besora
Lena Merletti
Dates Brown
Elsie Bevis
Victor Dowling
Ellen Intrear
George Login
Division
Russell McMillan
Blond McMillan
Sarah Lawrence
Beatrice Cavillero
Ida Wong
Mary Mah
Jimmy Chin
Joeie Bingheimer
Kathleen O'Brien
Minoru Tawara
Isabelle Brown
Jesie Nicholas
Clarence Lewis
Reta Devoy
William Pryde
Dorothy
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