Christmas Gifts to General Hospital
Miss M. Brown matron of Cumberland General Hospital thanks many donors for Christmas gifts including cakes reading matter books periodicals and turkeys plus fruits and sweets and asks for old linen donations. Advocates press Britain to adopt the metric system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
M. Brown
Cumberland General Hospital
W. J. Fraser
Union Bay
J. Shortt
Myers
John Clark
W. Brown
Donnelly
Methodist Girls’ Club
MacNaughton
Chas
Graham
Donaldson
Great Britain
St George's Church Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of St George's Presbyterian Church was well attended in the basement. Dr George K MacNaughton was elected chairman and returned as treasurer. Several groups reported encouraging progress and thanks were given to officers and volunteers for faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Presbyterian Church
Geo. K. MacNaughton
Ladies’ Aid
Women’s Missionary Society
Young Women’s Missionary Society
Board of Managers
Forward Movement
MacNaughton
Hicks
A. McKinnon
D. R. MacDonald
J. C. Brown
Mackay
C. Nash
Davis
John Potter
Redmond
G. Nash
Hood
McKinnon
C. J. Parnham
India to Manufacture Tinplate at Welsh-Sized Scale
India plans large scale tinplate production to challenge Welsh dominance in the industry, signaling a major shift in global tinplate output and competition. The move highlights possible impacts on Welsh suppliers and regional trade dynamics as capacity expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Open Daily Hall Hours Now Live
The hall is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm and Sundays from 2 to 6 pm.
Local residents and visitors in Victoria and Vancouver
A long list of arrivals, departures, and brief visits from Victoria to Vancouver and Nanaimo. Notables include Mr. James M. Savage of Canadian Collieries, Mme. Vanderghote of Montreal, and several Burrell relatives. A baptism occurs January 11 at the Roman Catholic Church with godparents from Salem, Mass., and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Savage
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Victoria
FP. S. Burrell
Burrell
Mme. Vanderghote
Messrs
Audet and
L'Heureux
Salem
Mass
Montreal
Femme Des Lettres
la Presse
Canada
Mlle
Marie-Louise
Marie- Louise
G. C. Baker
Canadian Collieries
D. C. Macfarlane
Father Beaton
F. S. Burrell
Frank Fredy Auguste Orille
Mme. Margerite Vanderghote
Orille L’heureux
U.s.as
Births reported at local hospitals this January
Birth notices show at General Hospital on December 23 a son for Mr and Mrs Little and January 12 a son for Mr and Mrs C Shepperson. Marocchi couple welcomed a son on January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
the General Hospital
Dramatic Club Plans Read Through For Upcoming Plays
The Dramatic Club will meet at Anglican Hall Tuesday at 8 15 p m to cast the play An Economic Boomerang and discuss production plans. Afterward the club intends to stage the comedy opera Dorothy with participants urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Hall
Barrister R W Eyre Committed For Trial
Vancouver barrister R W Eyre charged with obtaining money by false pretenses from David Clarke has been committed for trial on alleged protection promises against dry squad activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Eyre
Vancouver
David Clarke
Shipping At Canadian Collieries Coal Barge Line Sailings
Coastal movements list shipments from Union Bay to coastwise routes. On January 6 to 12, vessels including Moresby Annacis Progressive Charmer Clayburn Talthybius Marama Equator Dola Dola and others sail to and from Seattle Victoria New Westminster and the United Kingdom. The notice records ports, vessel names, and service types for coastwise coal trade.
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Moresby
Coastwise
Annacis
Progressive
Charmer
Clayburn
Scow
Vancouver
Talthybius
Seattle
Clansman
Cleeve
Marama
Australia
Equator
Scows
Dola
Victoria
Peerless
Eurydamus
United Kingdom
Protective
New Westminster
Active
Book Shower for G W V A Library Aid
Mrs J Walton holds a Book Shower on February 2 to benefit the G W V A library. Any type of books will be gratefully received for the charitable drive.
Tenders Wanted for Basement Work at Royston School
Tenders invited for building a furnace room in the basement, lining the south basement wall, laying tongue and groove floor, fence repairs, and gate fixing. Details from secretary Royston School Board. Tenders due January 17, 1921. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston School Board
Boys to Men: A Reflection on Growing Up
A thoughtful line reflects on youth and maturity, noting that even as boys become men, kindness can persist and shape character across time. The statement contrasts surface change with enduring traits in young people.
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BIG Horn
Tweed Uced
Ggullender & Gents Furnishings
M. J. Waddington
Fraternity Hall
Isobel Pryde
Islander
Royston
Anglican Church
Cumberland
W. Leversedge
Courtenay
Peter Myers
New Townsite
F. C. Frazee
Victoria Street
Monte’s Dance Orchestra
S. George’s Church
Thos. H. Carey Fire and Life Insurance
Cumberland, B. C
Mrs. Lowe
Mrs. Mumford
W. A. Owen
Nanaimo
Bert Knappett
Mr. R. Hindmarsh
Wm. Mathison
8. Horwood
George Mordy
Marjorie Mordy
The
University
Roy L. Rideout
Mr. Peterson
Mr. W. Richards
Thomas Graham
Morton, Thomas and
Pierce Graham
University School
P. S. Fagan
Mrs. and Miss Coleman
M. Lightbody
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Campbell River
King’s Quality
Squirrel Brand
Libby’s
Pacific
Kellogg’s
McCormick’s Sodas
Robbie Burns Brand
Anteed
Simon Leiser& Co
Willard
Dunsmuir Avenue
P. D. Box
G.W.V.A
China
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