Dean Brock to Speak on Japan Disaster at Cumberland
Dean Brock, dean of engineering at the University of British Columbia and noted geologist, will give a free lecture at the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association on Saturday evening January 12 at 8 o'clock. The second lecture in a season series will feature illustrations on the latest Japan disaster and aims to inform local residents.
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Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Brock
Faculty of Engineering
University of British Columbia
Cumberland
Japan
Smokers Meeting for Cumberland Section Mining Group
The Cumberland Section of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy will hold a smoker at the G W V A Hall Saturday evening January 12 after a lecture at the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association. Visitors from Nanaimo Ladysmith and Cassidy are invited Dean Brock of the University of British Columbia will speak as will Mortimer Lamb and other mining figures. Geo O'Brien will present a paper on ancient and modern methods of testing for gas in coal mines. All certificate holders are guests of the Institute.
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Cumberland Section
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metalurgy
G.W.V.A
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Nanaimo
Ladysmith
Cassidy
Dean Brock
University of B.C
Mortimer Lamb
Geo. O'Brien
Institute
Badminton Court Tournament Concludes with Winners
The tournament at the Badminton Court finished with Mrs. W. Leversedge and Allan Nunna declared winners. A Club meeting will be held at Anglican Hall on Tuesday evening January 15 at 8 o clock to elect a new President. another tournament may be arranged. Junior Club seeks new members. meets Thursdays at Anglican Hall 6 to 9 pm. fees 25c per month.
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W. Leversedge
Allan Nunna
Anglican Hall
A. H. Webb
Nanaimo
Archie Dick
City Hall thanks Canadian Collieries for fire hall help
The Mayor and City Council moved a vote of thanks to Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited for financial aid toward the Fire Hall project and for providing 1000 K. W. H. free per month to keep the fire engine ready. Ald. Maxwell led the motion with Ald. Mumford seconding. Outstanding taxes as of 1923 stood at $1040.67.
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Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir) Limited
Cumberland
Ald
Maxwell
Mumford
Gloria Swanson Stars in Bluebeard's 8th Wife at Iloilo Theatre
Gloria Swanson headlines the Paramount version of Bluebeard's 8th Wife adapted from Alfred Savoir. Huntley Gordon leads a cast including Paul Weigel and Irene Dalton. The story follows a French noblewoman who becomes the eighth wife of a wealthy American Bluebeard, with romance and jealousy driving the plot. The film, produced by Sam Wood, features Swanson in a strong role and lavish gowns. It plays at the Iloilo Theatre Friday and Saturday.
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Gloria Swanson
Paramount
Sam Wood
Chariton Andrew
Alfred Savoir
Bluebeard
Miss Swanson
Iloilo Theatre
Huntley Gordon
Paul Weigel
Frank R. Butler
Robert Agnew
Irene Dalton
Forgotten Law Powerful Film At The Ilo Ilo
Metro presents The Forgotten Law at the Ilo Ilo Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Starring Milton Sills Jack Mulhall and Cleo Ridgely it centers on Richard Jarrette and his brother Victor whose dissipations harm Victor’s wife. The film adapts Caroline Abbott Stanley’s novel A Modern Madonna with Max Graf supervising and James W. Horne directing.
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Metro
Ilo-Ilo
Milton Sills
Jack Mulhall
Cleo Ridgely
Mr. Sills
Richard Jarnette
Victor
Caaroline Abbott Stanley
Max Graf
Joseph Franklin Poland
Caroline Abbott Stanley
James W. Horne
John Stumar
Ecclestons Celebrate Silver Wedding at Trent Road
Mr and Mrs T Eccleston of Trent Road observed their silver wedding on January 1 with thirty four guests joining a sumptuous repast. The evening included songs and games lasting into the small hours, and the couple received many valuable presents.
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Mrs. T. Eccleston
Trent Road
Mrs. Eccleston
Cumberland Reports Large City Surplus And City Hall Upgrades
The Cumberland City Council highlights a surplus exceeding six thousand dollars and commends Aldermen led by Maxwell and Mayor Parnham for fiscal stewardship The body approves funds movements with the Liquor Board and notes improvements to the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department including a newly added storey and electrical heating The report also details 1923 1928 works on streets sewers and drainage and thanks Canadian Collieries Ltd for a 500 donation toward the fire hall project
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Cumberland
Ald. Maxwell
Parnham
Ald. Partridge
Robert Strachan
Partridge
Liquor Board
Finance
Cumberland Fire Department
Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department
L. H. Finch
City of Cumberland
Canadian Collieries (C) Ltd
Malicious destruction hits trees at athletic club
January 8 night vandals pulled off all branches from three front lawn trees of the Athletic Club. This second such act in the area prompts the Board of Management to seek culprits and seek enforcement of penalties, offering a $50 reward for information leading to identification.
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Athletic Club
Board of Management
Pythian Sisters Hold Social Evening At Francescini Home
On Wednesday evening January 9 the Pythian Sisters met at Mrs L Francescini’s home. Nearly all attended and enjoyed stories and games with refreshments. A work basket raffle won by Mrs J Horbury proceeds go to a side benefit fund aiding the poor and needy.
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Pythian Sisters
L. Francescini
Free Lectures On First Aid By St John Ambu lance
The St John Ambulance Association resumes its first aid classes in the Association Hall with free lectures. Dr George K Mc Naughton speaks to the male class on Sunday January 13 at 11 am and Mr A J Taylor lectures the ladies on Tuesday January 29 at 730 pm. First aid books cost fifty cents. Members unable to attend may send their names to Secretary Joe Kirkbride.
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St. John's Ambulance “Assocition
George K. McNaughton
A. J. Taylor
Joe Kirkbride
Hospital Gift Acknowledgement Lists Donors and Items
The Matron of Cumberland Hospital thanks donors for Xmas cakes from Mrs H Brown and Mrs Bruce, smokes from Dr Mc Naughton and others, reading matter from Mr A Kay Union Bay, turkeys from Mum ford Campbell Broad Burns and Brown, City Meat Market, turkey and fruit from Corner Store, old linen from Mrs Yates, and vegetables from Mr Tom Pearse.
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the Cumberland Hospital
H. Brown
Bruce
McNaughton
C. Graham
T. Graham
A. Kay
Union Bay
Mumford and Walton
Campbell Broad
Burns and Brown
City Meat Market
Yates
Tom Pearse
Mr. Geo Apps New Principal of Public School
Mr Geo Apps appointed principal of Cumberland Public School with a salary of 2000 dollars. He has taught locally for two years and succeeds A H Webb who becomes supervising principal of Nanaimo Public School. Miss Hannah Harrison joins the teaching staff after six months’ leave spent touring the eastern states.
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Geo. Apps
Cumberland
Apps
A. H. Webb
Nanaimo
Hannah Harrison
Ambulance Association to Hold Monthly Meeting
The St. John Ambulance Association Cumberland Centre will hold its regular meeting Monday evening January 14 at 7 o clock in the First Aid Hall.
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Ambulance Assoc
St. John Ambulance Association
Cumberland Centre
Locals Prepare For Dominion Champs Visit On Sunday
Cumberland United hosts Nanaimo City who hold the Upper Island League lead. Only Danny Bannerman is out through a foot injury replaced by Tommy Heyland. Expected large crowd with good weather, kickoff 2 30. Cumberland lineup includes Blair Stewart Gough Monahan Conti Horne Deluce Turner Graham Milligan Heyland. Referee A B Jones to officiate.
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Cumberland United
Nanaimo City
Danny Bannerman
Bannerman
Tommy Heyland
Cumberland
Blair
Stewart
Gough
Monahan
Conti
Horne
Deluce
Turner
Graham
Milligan
Heyland
Jones
Dr Unsworth to Lecture on The Other Wise Man at St George Church
Rev Dr Unsworth will present a slide illustrated talk on The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke at St George Church tonight with forty picture slides. Mr T H Nichol will sing. The Cumberland audience has received the lectures well and may attend in larger numbers next Sunday and the following week.
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Henry van Dyke
St. George's Church
Dr. Unsworth
T. H. Nichol
Cumberland
Whist Drive and Dance By Holy Trinity Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Holy Trinity announce a Whist Drive and Dance at the Anglican Hall on Friday January 18. Whist from 8 to 10 p m and dancing from 10 to midnight with refreshments. First class prizes and 75 cent admission.
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Holy Trinity
Anglican Hall
Compton Comedy Company Draws Big Crowd in Ilo-Ilo Theatre
Mr Francis Compton and his renowned company played Cappy Ricks to a packed Ilo-Ilo Theatre crowd on Thursday night. He thanked the audience and announced plans to return next week with The Hottentot, promising stronger laughs and regular Cumberland performances on Wednesdays and Thursdays if audiences stay large.
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Francis Compton
Alr. Compton
Mr. Compton
Cumberland
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