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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
8
A collage of humorous lines and jokes on social mores and everyday life. The piece riffs on love, court cases, fashion, mail etiquette, and trivial pleasures with a vintage tone and playful wordplay. It reads as light entertainment from a newspaper’s humor page.
The Compton Comedy Company scored another hit in Iloilo Theatre Thursday night presenting William Collier s The Hottentot to a crowded house The audience enthusiasm suggests rising popularity The cast led by Sam Harrington and Peggy Dundas drew laughs and Peggys romance with Peggy Fairfax The show ends with a victory at the race and a promise of Grumpy next Thursday January 31
Mrs. Charles Parnham and family travel to Vancouver while local figures visit from Nanaimo and Victoria. Miss Loosly joins Cumberland Hospital staff after Victoria stay. William Davidson and Mrs. James Halloran visit with Thomas and Mrs. Graham as hosts. Thomas Graham leaves for Victoria and Vancouver, due back Saturday.
Card expresses sincere gratitude to electors of Cumberland for support in aldermanic and school elections. Promises to work hard in the coming year to justify confidence. Wishes readers a bright and prosperous new year. Signed T Mordy.
Person expresses gratitude for confidence shown by voters who returned him at the head of the polls in the Aldermanic Elections He pledges to serve to the best of his ability in the coming year in a formal thank you message from T H Mumford.
John Walton thanks the electors of Cumberland Ward for their support after not being elected as School Trustee. He acknowledges those who nominated him and those who placed faith in him by voting.
Card expresses sincere thanks to the ratepayers and electors of Cumberland for support in the recent municipal election. The message pledges to serve the interests of the community honestly and faithfully to the best of the mayor’s ability.
John Ledingham expresses gratitude to the ratepayers and electors of the city for electing him to a second term as Alderman. He commits to studying the municipality's interests and signs the note sincerely.
Eliza F Banks expresses gratitude for ratepayers reelecting the old school trustees. She pledges to maintain efficiency with economy and progress, with support from Trustee Maxwill, in the best interests of ratepayers.
George Wilkinson Chief Inspector of Mines arrived on Tuesday for a tour of inspection of the local mines. He was joined by T R Jackson local inspector. Mr and Mrs Charles J Parnham left for Vancouver on Tuesday and are expected to return on Saturday.
The General Superintendent and Mrs Graham hosted a dinner on Friday evening January 11 at Beaufort House to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Gifts included a chest of silver from Canadian Colliers Limited and other relatives. The scene featured a cozy parlor setting as guests gathered to honor the couple.
Sunday services listed for January 20 1924 include Sunday School at 2 30 p m and Evensong at 7 30 p m led by Rev W Leversedgt with the Churches.
Grace Methodist Church lists services for Sunday January 20 1924 morning service at 11 subject The Brand of Ownership and evening service at 7 subject The Divine Proposal Sunday School at 11 45 Rev J R Butler pastor invites all to attend.
A Courtenay man adds bromo seltzer to his home brew to cure a hangover. The excerpt features a satirical exchange with lines about embalming fluid a crematory telephone and mausoleum locker key.
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