17 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
1
A lively dance and social in Comox hosted by P Hullat for the HiM.C.S. Rainbow crew. Music by Mr and Mrs Martin and others, with Nellie Mullen and P O Bligh performing. The hall was crowded, dancing ran late, and a return entertainment on board was invited.
The Cumberland Choral Union held its first social evening in Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday. Local artistes included Chas Tvish Jas Aston J Banner Seoteli camedian Bert Axton Jao McLaughlin and Thos Lewis. A political turn about Women's Suffrage followed a generous supper. Mr John Barierman spoke in favor of suffrage while Dr Hicks offered provocative remarks. Mrs J Gillespie chaired and urged membership as the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
A council dispute over alleged floor cracks in the school rooms prompts editor inquiry. Officials deny cracks existed while records show a repair bill of just over $100, though no specific repair item lists floor work. The community seeks clear answers from School Secretary Cavey and Mr Hinith.
The special session saw Maxwell Campbell Beveridge and Cessford present as the council reviewed the assessment roll. Beveridge moved a $25 increase in Beveridge property value, passed with cheers. Discussion covered the single tax system, brewery revenue, and lot 12 block 14 improvements valued at 250, with other valuations adjusted. A special session was set for Monday to discuss an isolation hospital and provincial funding of $5,000, with health board officials detailing the plan and a home-like hospital setup for contagious cases. The Harmony Rebekah Lodge held a reg session where Mrs Sydney Horwood was honored with gifts and rig.
A major dam belonging to Canadian Collieries Co. Ltd at Union Bay failed after a heavy rain period. A wall of water 15 feet high devastated the town, washed out telegraph lines and railway tracks, and caused significant material losses estimated between 40 000 and 90 000 dollars. One Japanese resident is confirmed dead, and a second body has not been found. Rescue work and warnings occurred as the flood overwhelmed the area and the government telegraph office was swept away. The Partridge family narrowly escaped with children and goods saved at the Wilson Hotel Brom area.
Passenger coach departures connect with CPR at Union Bay on Tuesday to Saturday with times listed. Boat departures to Comox occur Wednesday Friday Saturday evenings and morning. Land notices in Sayward District announce multiple applicants for semester purchases of Trout Lake and surrounding lands including Hardy, Carwithen, Bainbridge, and Bates with parcels ranging around 80 to 160 acres and dates in January 1912.
Victoria's crack soccer team travels to meet the local squad in a series of B C and Teland League games. The visitors boast one prior defeat from our leading side, while local players train hard for March 1 kickoff with a practice session on Feb 18 at 4:610 a.m. and a 10 a.m. team meeting at W Brown's for collection.
Mr Thomas of the Geo A Fletcher Music Co left Friday morning for Nanaimo and will return to Cumberland about March. Wanted a girl for light housework at 15 dollars per month. Apply at this office.
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