Successful Smoker at G W V A Hall By Vancouver Island CIM M
The Coal Section of the Vancouver Island Branch of the CIM M held a Saturday smoker at the G W V A Hall. Chay Graham chaired the event with speakers including Dean Brock Thomas Graham Mortimer Lamb and Nichol Thomson. George O'Brien presented a paper on testing for gas in coal mines followed by discussions and musical numbers. The gathering closed late after a successful night for local CIM M members with certificates of competency invited as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
G.W.V.A. Hall
Chay, Graham
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Limited
C.I.M.M
Dean Brock
Institute
Thomas Graham
Canadian Colleries
Dunsmuir
Limisted
R.C
C.lm.m
Mortimer Lamb
Nichol Thomson
Vancouver
Geo. O'Brien
W. A. Owen
Colville Graham
Strachan
J. G. Quinn
W. Morrisse H, Jackson
Championship Bout Set in Courtenay for Light Heavyweight Title
Arrangements complete for a boxing championship on St. Valentine’s Day in Courtenay between Roy Cliffe of Courtenay and Tommy Tappella of Cumberland. Preliminaries feature amateur bouts with medals, the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association planning to send several amateurs to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
Courtenay
St. Valentine's Day
Roy Cliffe
Tommy Tappella
Cumberland
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary will meet Friday at 3 PM in Anglican Hall to discuss institutional support for patient care. The treasury, after a year of supplies, stands at 136.02 dollars. the bank balance in January 1923 was 306.96 dollars. S. M. MacKinnon Acting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary
Anglican Hall
Treasury
S. M. MacKinnon
Harmony Rebekah Lodge Installation Held Monday
Harmony Rebekah Lodge conducted its regular meeting on Monday evening January 14 with District Deputy President Mrs Ellen Walker installing the officers for the coming term. Named were Noble Grand Mrs Florence Parkinson Vice Grand Mrs Lila Potter Recording Secretary Mrs Jennie Whyte Financial Secretary Mrs Mary Frelone Treasurer Mrs Kate Bobba Chaplain Mrs Maxwell Jr Warden Mrs Emma Aspesy Conductor Mrs Mary Marinelli R S N U Miss Josie Balano L B N G Mrs Tsu bel Rickson RS V G Mrs Josie Balogno L S V G Mrs Margaret Mitchell Inside Guardian Mrs Marion Yarrow Outside Guardian Mrs dina Francescini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Ellen Walker
Noble Grand
Florence Parkinson
Lila Potter
Jennie Whyte
Mary Frelone
Kate Bobba
Maxwell Jr
Emma Aspesy
Mary Marinelli
R.S.N.U
Misa Josie Balano
L.8
N.G
Tsubel Rickson
Rs.v.g
Josie Balogno
L.S.V.G
Margaret, Mitchell
Inside Guardian
Marion Yarrow
Outside Guardian
Dena Francescini
Locals Maintain Lead At Expense Of Champions
Cumberland defeated Nanaimo United 3 0 at the Recreation Grounds to extend their league lead to 23 points. Graham scored twice after halftime with Routledge thwarting Nanaimo attacks. Stobbart Faulds Linn and Bell stood out for Nanaimo while A S Jones earned referee duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo United
Blair and Co
Cumberland Stills
Jones
McDougall
Nanaimo
Gough
Stewart
Routledge
Milligan
Aleyland
Graham
Turner
Cumberland
Deluce
Foster
Blair
Milli‘gan
Bucks
Company
Stobbart
B.C. Faulds
Linn
Bell
Tommy Heyland
Bannerman
A. S. Jones
Ami
Jolly Dachelors Club Dance Planned in Courtenay
The Jolly Dachelors Club of Courtenay to stage another popular dance on February 12 1924 at the Galety Theatre with local attendance expected.
Eliza Banks Heads Cumberland School Trustees
Cumberland voters elected Charles Joseph Parnham mayor and Alexander Maxwell police commissioner by acclamation. Ten candidates vied for four school trustee seats. Eliza Banks and Alexander McKinnon won two year terms, Neil McFadyen and Alexander Maxwell won one year terms. Five of the 1923 aldermen’s board were affirmed, with Thomas Mordy defeating Frank Dallas by ten votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Merry
Charles Joseph Parnham
Alexander Maxwell
Cumberland
Candiaites
Yates
Banks
Bla F
McKinnon
Alexander
McFadyen
Neil
Maxwell
Partridge
Margaret B
Walton
Phn
Mordy
Thomas
Ledingham
John
Potter
John Janz
Horwood
Emmie Eliza F. Banks
Alex. McKinnon
Neil McFadyen
Alex
Whist Drive And Dance Hosted By Holy Trinity Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Holy Trinity hosts a Whist Drive and Dance at the Anglican Hall tonight. Whist from 8 to 10, dancing 10 to 12. Refreshments served and first-class prizes offered. admission details noted.
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Holy Trinity
Anglican Hall
Ladysmith election results list local officials
The Ladysmith results name Mayor W. W. Walkem and Aldermen Sam Jones James Strang Briant Mrs Marshall Geo teil and Police Commissioner Geo Reid. School Trustees Marshall and Reid are also listed.
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W. W. Walkem
Sam Jones
James Strang
Briant
Mrs. Marshall
Geo
Teil
Geo, Reid
Marshall and
Reid
Courtenay Election Results with Acclamation for Mayor
Courtenay voters elected F. McPherson as mayor by acclamation. Alderman results show W. T. Fielders 134 and W. G. Hagearty 120 leading, followed by C. Simms 107 C. Pegrse 104 Herbert Cooke 82 Dalton Cudspore 72 Henry Bramley 56. School trustees list George Pidcock 151 and W. Hanes 114 with H. V. Collins 56 also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McPherson
W. T. Fielders
W. G. Hagearty
C. Simms
C. Pegrse
Herbert Cooke
Dalton Cudspore
Henry Bramley
George Pidcockisi
W. Hanes
H. V. Collins
Municipal Elections Determine Two By laws and Council 1924
Of 1685 voters, 1055 cast ballots in the municipal election. By laws affecting the city athletic club premises transfer to the GWA and the Public Library by law passed by a three fifths majority. Mayor results Busby 601 Harrison 446. Aldermen Southward Smith 153 Savalsky 159 Dixon 42. Northward Randle 14 Planta 137 Inkster 118 Freer 110. Middleward Barsby 217 Jenkins 206 McKenzie 166 Rowan 11. Police Commissioner J. K. Hickman elected by acclamation.
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Atletic Clubs
G.W
Busby
Harrison
Alderman
Smith
Savalsky
Dixon
Randle
Planta
Inkster
Freer
Barsby
Jenkins
McKenzie
Rowan Ll
Clubs Must Bave Secrets To Liquor Control Board
The article lists required details for clubs applying for a license under new Liquor Control Board regulations. It calls for full club name, incorporation details, owner names and addresses, premises ownership or tenancy, other business in the building, membership figures, room count, dining facilities and meals, liquor rules, bar and locker specifics, revenue from liquor, and copies of officers balance sheet constitution and by laws. It notes applications must be filed as a statutory declaration and that post February 1 unlicensed clubs face shutdown as control shifts to the Liquor Centre Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
Anil
Megla
Elwb
Liquor Centre Board
Dean Brock Delivers Earthquakes Lecture at Cumberland Hall
Dean Brock of the University of British Columbia spoke to a packed Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association on Tuesday evening about earthquakes. He traced a 1663 Canadian quake, discussed modern theories, and cited the 19th century advances with vivid illustrations. The talk also covered the Japanese disaster and heroism of locals under European masters, followed by a vote of thanks from Thomas Graham and T Mordy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Dean Brock
University of British Columbia
Canada
Thomas Graham
Dunsmuir
Limited
T. Mordy
Mordy Elected As President Of Badminton Club
The Cumberland Badminton Club held a well attended meeting at the Anglican Hall. Vice-President Thomas Mordy was unanimously chosen president, creating a vacancy for the vice presidency filled by Mrs. W. A. Owen. A whist drive and dance were planned and new members were invited to join on Tuesday or Saturday evenings after 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Badminton Club
Anglican Hall
T. Mordy
EB. H. Nunns
4. H. Webb
Thomas Mordy
W. A. Owen
St Johns Ambulance Classes Schedule Two Lectures Held
First aid lecture for males at 11 on Sunday supported by Junior and Senior boys. Female class lecture set for Tuesday the 20th at 7 80 pm with Junior Girls joining Senior Ladies.
Ilo-Tlo Theatre Special Show Tuesday Morning
The Ilo-Tlo Theatre announces a special showing of the film Human Wreckage on Tuesday morning at 10 30 and a matinee at 3 15 pm. Matinee prices remain the same with children 25c and adults 50c. Evening prices for Monday and Tuesday are children 25c and adults 50c.
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Ilo-Tlo Theatre
Pioneer Reunion Draws Six Hundred to Courtenay Theatre
About 600 people attended the Pioneer reunion at the Gaiety Theatre in Courtenay with 150 guests of Native Sons of Canada Native Sons Assembly No 3. The event featured old time music dancing and a banquet. Speakers including ex Attorney General J W deB Farris gave remarks for the Native Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Theatre
Courtenay Assembly No. 3
Native Sons of Canada
Comox Valley
Jack Baird
Dave Roy
Paolo Monte
Harry Murdock
Florence Cliffe
Robert Swan
Denman Island
William Duncan
Alexander Urquhart
Mia
William Lewis
Joe Nim Nim
Puntledge
Harry Blackhall
Native Sons
Clay Welsh
Jack Crockett
Jack McKenzie
Comox
Alexander Cleland
W B A Installs Officers for 1924 in Social Meeting
The Women’s Benefit Association of the Macabees installed officers for 1924 led by Commander Hannah Watson and Lieut. Comm Gertrude Somerville. Retiring Commander Lena Francescini received a rocking chair and fountain pen as thanks, and a social followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Benefit Association of the Macabees
Hannah Watson
Gertrude Somerville
Lena Francescini
Jessie Gray
Annie Davis
Jennie Maxwell
Ada Davis
Annie Whitehouse
Christine Robertson
Bertha Davis
Martha Coe
Jane Walker
Mary Frelone
Clara Taylor
Bertha Walker
Susan Covert
Mary Hudson
Mary Hecleston
Francescin
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The
Graham Stars
Eliza Banks
C. J. Parnham
A. Maxwell
Mumford
Thomas Henry
John Ma Potter
John James Jeffrey
Alfred Edwin
Thomas MM
Dallas
Frank
Ladysmith
J. K. Hickman
ST. Johns Ambulance
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