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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
5
Church notices list services and activities for St George s Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Holy Trinity Anglican with times for services Bible study Sunday school choir practice and special services. Names include Rev Jas Hood Rev Henry Wilson and Arthur Bischlager.
Courtenay Review notes George Barrass has enlisted as a bandsman with the 102nd Battalion. A popular leader of the Harmony orchestra, Barrass arrived in the district eighteen months ago and is praised for up to date playing and perfect timing. The paper promises good music ahead as the band arrives with strong instruments.
Coming events include the Masquerade Ball by the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Brigade at Iloilo Hall on March 17. The Hospital Ball by the Ladies Auxiliary of Cumberland General Hospital is set for West Cumberland Band Hall on April 29. A Leap Year dance occurs at Bevan Hall on February 29 with Bevan Orchestra providing music. Dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. Ladies 75 cents, gentlemen free.
The Cumberland Girl Guides plan a Sunday parade to the Presbyterian Church on March 5 for a pet parade. They meet Thursdays at 6 30 pm in the church basement and hold patrol leaders and second’s meetings there every second Tuesday. Services at the Presbyterian Church resume with Bible Class at 11 am, Sunday School at 2 30 pm, and evening service at 7 pm.
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