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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
1
A council meeting discussed fire response with Mayor MacDonald praising firefighters. A unanimous move called for an official fire investigation, improvements for water pressure, and an ambulance box for first aid. Ministers debated hydrant usage and pressure, with a plan to brief Canadian Collieries on hydrant shutdowns and ensure pressure valves open during fires.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the G W V A hosts a whist drive and dance tonight in their hall. Organizers expect large attendance as these events grow in popularity.
The Men’s Club will host a whist drive and dance at the Anglican Church Hall next Friday. It aims for a good turnout with the whist starting at eight and the dance at ten after refreshments. A three piece orchestra featuring Mrs R B Frost W A Owen and Mr Plump will perform.
Mrs T Rickson Mrs D B Gordon and Mrs J Fraser organize a benefit and miscellaneous shower for Mrs Allara and family who lost everything in a Monday fire. Anglican Church Hall Wednesday 3 to 6 tea 25 cents proceeds aid. Chief Bunbury oversees subscriptions at The Islander and by post.
The club will meet Monday evening January 9 at 8 o clock in the Anglican Church Hall. Full attendance is requested as burlesque copies have arrived and will be distributed to participants.
The new Benjamin B Hampton photoplay of Zane Grey's Man of the Forest visits Iloilo Theatre with Milt Dale and a bear forcompanions. Claire Adams Robert McKim Carl Gantvoort Jean Hersholt and Eugenia Gilbert star. A two part comedy High and Dry and Matt and Jeff accompany the feature. On Monday Bill Hart appears in White Oak.
Local notices signal a mayoral contest with T E Bate challenging D R MacDonald. Aldermen support MacDonald. Maxwell may be nominated to replace the late L Francescini. Banks seeks another term on School Trustees. two trustees to be elected. One Police Commissioner seat to fill. Nominations close Monday at City Hall. election likely Thursday if needed.
City Council met Tuesday night with Mayor MacDonald and Aldermen Bannerman Brown Parnham Pickard and Thomson present. A note from Ottawa Public Works stated the $215 payment for the Dunsmuir Avenue tarvia project was approved. Nanaimo endorsed a tuberculosis testing resolution urging provincial funding to test dairy cows regularly.
A massive blaze Monday destroyed Campbell's Meat Market, Nakanishi's Hardware, and the Kelly Cafe on Dunsmuir Avenue. Firemen fought low water pressure, salvaged some stock at Tarbell’s, and Allara family escaped via front windows. Campbell's Market will relocate to Campbell Bros. store pending new premises.
Charles Macdonald thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs C Macdonald was injured sleigh riding down First Street hill hitting a hydrant near Maryport Avenue and a boulder. He sustained internal injuries and is reported making satisfactory progress toward recovery. Four months earlier he was struck by an automobile and confined to bed for a month.
John Robert Denholm of Royton Toad died Sunday night after a long illness. He was injured two years earlier while employed by the Municipality of Victoria and had been an invalid since. He left a widow and three sons James, Alex, and John. Brother of Mrs Denholm is A Stewart former Mayor of Victoria who came to assist. Body taken to Victoria for interment with funeral held Thursday under Victoria Columbia Lodge No 1 A F and A M Cumberland Lodge arranging locally.
The Lady Foresters plan a whist drive and dance on Friday next January 18 at the G W V A Hall starting at 8 o clock.
Mr. F. R. Biscou owner of the Maetic Theatre at Courtenay announces intent to rebuild after a recent destructive fire. Plans are being prepared to restore the venue and reopen.
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