Canada Daughters League Organized At Courtenay
Forty native born Courtenay ladies organized the Canadian Daughters League at Booths Hall with officers elected led by President Mrs. M. B. Stephens. Members of Courtenay Assembly No 3 and Native Sons of Canada assisted. A follow up meeting will feature the Grand President from Vancouver installing officers.
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Booth's Hall
Canadian Daughters’ League
Courtenay Assembly
No. 3
Native Sons of Canada
Minnie Piercy
William T. Wain
Joseph Thomson
J. Bannerman
Hayman
Vena McDonald
Audrey Grieve
Vancouver
League
Smiler Petticrew Loses Sight In Eye At Work
Mr James Petticrew known as Smiler and longtime second baseman for Courtenay Baseball Club was struck in the eye by flying brass at the Headquarters machine shop. He was taken to Victoria where it was learned he has lost sight in the injured eye. The injury ends his three year tenure with the club and is reported from the district.
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James Petticrew
Smiler
Victoria
Petticrew
Courtenay
Royston Community Club Hosts Young Folk Social
The Royston Community Club held a Friday night social for district children with about fifty youths and twenty-five adults attending. Games for the children followed by a group dance featured music by the Misses Hunden and Dalby and Thomas McLennan. Hibbert McLeod, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. McLeod, played several violin solos. Refreshments were served by the ladies assisted by local youths.
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Royston
Hunden
Dalby
Thomas McLennan
Hibbert McLeod
Samuel D. McLeod
Comox Logging Co to Re open Soon
Preparations are underway for the reopening of camps after a three months shutdown by the Comox Logging and Railway Company. The valley enters 1921 with optimism as logging operations from this and other firms are expected to boost business and prosperity in the district.
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Comox Logging CO
Comox Logging & Railway Company
Barber Shop Changes Hands In Town
Mr. John Fraser sold his barber and confectioner shop opposite the Collierie office and moved to California with his son Cecil. New owner is Mr. Ferryman with assistant Mr. Newman aiming to retain Fraser’s patrons. Fraser family plans to follow later. their home on Third Street was purchased by Mr. G J Richardson, Camp End Cumberland.
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John Fraser
Collierie
California
Ferryman
Granby
Newman
Fraser
Cecil
Ladysmith and Cumberland United Face Sunday Showdown
Upper Island League clash pits Ladysmith led by Chapman and Heeps against Cumberland United at local grounds. Danhy Bannerman misses with a hospital operation. Cumberland lineup includes Blair Gough Stewart Monahan Conti Horne Deluce Turner Graham Milligan Heyland. Kickoff 2:30 with referee A S Jones.
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Ladysmith
Cumberland United
Cumberland
Chapman
Heeps
Nanaimo
Danhy Bannerman
Cumberland Hospital
Blair
Gough
Stewart
Monahan
Conti
Horne
Deluce
Turner
Graham
Milligan
Heyland
A. S. Jones
Winter School Term Begins February First
The winter term of the Public Schools commences on Friday February 1. Children six years of age are eligible for admission. Parents of children entering the Receiving Class this term should notify Mr G E B Apps Principal and have the children at school before 9 00 o'clock on Friday February 1.
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G. EB. Apps
Anglican Dance Successful Affair
A whist drive and dance at Anglican Hall hosted by the Holy Trinity Ladies' Auxiliary drew about ten tables. Prizes went to Mrs. J. Spicer Miss M. Tarbell Mr. L. R. Stevens and Mr. W. P. Symons. Refreshments followed the whist before dancing to Mr Goodall and Mr J Stewart. A repeat event is planned for Monday January 28 with admission reduced to sixpence, refreshments included.
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Anglican Hall
Holy Trinity
J. Spicer
M. Tarbell
L. R. Stevens
W. P. Symons
Gordon's General Store Sells to G H Wycherly
William Gordon announces the sale of Gordon's General Store to Mr G H Wycherly. Gordon thanks customers and urges continued support for the successor with 15 years in Alberta coal centres. A large stock of dry goods and footwear on hand. Also notes upcoming Leap Year novelty dance and Anglican Hall events with city council report in the next issue.
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Gordon's General Store
G. H. Wycherly
General Merchant
Wycherley
Alberta
William Gordon
Courtenay Choral Society forms as trustees meet
Comox Valley residents may witness the sacred oratorio The Atonment as the Courtenay Choral Society is organized. School Trustees hold first 1924 meeting, appoint officers, discuss audits and night school refunds, raise salaries, and draft 1924 estimates.
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Comox Valley
Courtenay
James Hornby
C. W. Sillence
Royston
Pythian Sisters Host Wednesday Social Fund Drive
On Wednesday January 23 the Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. M Mitchell’s Allan Ave home. A large gathering enjoyed the evening and raffles aided a sick fund for charitable lodge use. Mrs A Walker won the sugar and cream set raffled by Mrs Mitchell. Refreshments were served. The group plans to continue biweekly socials to fund charitable efforts.
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Pythian Sisters
Siek
Courtenay Council Sworn In And 1923 Reports
Courtenay City Council held its last meeting of 1923 with reports from committees. Water department revenue rose to 6974 from 5275 in 1922 while electric light profit reached 9600, with total 1923 revenue 23080 vs 18824 in 1922. The 1924 council was sworn in and committees were named, including Finance Public Works and Water Works. A library funding request of 200 dollars was tabled for later consideration.
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Electric Light and Water
Water Department
Electric Light Department
McPherson
Simms
Theo Pearse
A. E. Embleton
Hagarty
Fielder
A. E
Embleton
Cooks
Pearse
Courtenay Library
Grub Stake Northland drama with Nell Shipman in Canada
Nell Shipman stars in The Grub Stake a powerful Canadian Northland drama featuring bears and wolves and praised as equal to her earlier hits Back to God's Country and God's Country and the Woman. Also announces The Grail Texas Rangers story and The Compton Comedy Grumpy with advance seat reservations.
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God's Country
Canadian
Northland
Big Comedy Cast Brings Ruggles of Red Gap To Ilo Theatre
Fans will see James Cruze’s film adaptation of Harry Leon Wilson’s Ruggles of Red Gap starring Edward Horton Ernest Torrence Lois Wilson Fritzi Ridgeway Charles Ogle and Louise Dresser. Horton plays a valet who becomes Americanized and handles the humor with perfect timing in this lauded comedy.
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James Cruze
Harry Leon Wilson
Edward Horton
Ruggles
Dr Dier to Visit Cumberland for Two Weeks
Vancouver dental surgeon Dr R B Dier, tied to Dr W Bruce Gordon, will set up at Dunsmuir Avenue for two weeks. He cites Mayo Brothers on teeth disease and promises high quality, pain free bridge and plate work at moderate cost with guaranteed results. Office hours listed. note mentions of local game impact.
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R. B. Dier
Vancouver
W. Bruce Gordon
Dunsmuir Avenue
Mayo
Mayo Bros. Rochester
Dier
Piano Ownership and Concert Finances at Public School
Trustee McKinnon said a piano in the Public School was bought under Albert H. Webb with $75 owed. The board may add the balance to estimates and transfer piano ownership to the Board of School Trustees. The concert committee should publish a full financial statement of all concerts for public transparency.
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Board of School Trustees
Eliza F. Banks
Alex. McKinnon
Royal Bank of Canada
Cumberland
Brown
With
Eliza PF. Banks
John C. Brown
Alex, McKinnon
Alex, Mixwell
Neil McFadyen
A. 1 Merry
Miss Partridge
Maxwell
Eva G. Drader
Board of Trustees
McKinnon
Albert H. Webb
Parents Teachers Association Holds Monthly Meeting
The Parents Teachers Association met in the Public School Building with Rev. W Leveredge presiding. They discussed lantern slides and transportation fees, reported removal of hooks and ropes from the Giant Stride, and noted rooms lacking electric light.
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Parents Teachers’ Association
W. Lever
Apps
Cumberland Public Library Association Appeals for Better Support
W Leversedge chairman appeals to readers to boost attendance at the Cumberland Public Library Association annual meeting. He notes its three year effort with the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Club has provided varied reading material and speaks to the library’s value in the city, urging subscribers to engage more actively.
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Cumberland Islander
Ear
Cumberland Public Library Association
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Club
The
Islander
W. Leversedge
Cumberland P. L. Assoc
Cumberland to Hear Another Interesting Lecture
The Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association presents the third lecture in its series. On Saturday evening January 26 at 8 o'clock in the Club Lecture Hall Prof. F. M. Knapp of the University of British Columbia will give an illustrated talk on the Lumber Industry of the Pacific Northwest. He will explain current methods using projected illustrations.
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Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
University Extension Course Committee
F. M. Knapp
University of British Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Cumberland
Knapp
Comoy Farmers Institute Elects Officers and Directors
The annual meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Agricultural Hall. Officers elected: President George C. Bigelow, Vice-President William T. Wain, Secretary-Treasurer Charles Yockney. Directors named: Tarling, Towler, Weir, and Walter Brown.
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Comoy Farmers’ Institute
Agricultural Hell
George C. Bigelow
William T. Wain
Chas. Yockney
Messrs. Tarling, Towler
Weir
Walter Brown
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Canada Daughters League
H. E. Murray
Albert J. Merry
J. E. Hamilton
Geo. Apps
H. K K. Murray
William McLellan, Sr
Cme
Purnltureg Issa Accgaterditeaetianesaty
Courtenay Council
GRUB
Nell Shipman
the Grail
Dustin Farnin
Texas Rangers
Compton
Red Gap
DR. Dier
Northfield
P.T. Association
Geo. J. Richardson
Samuel Davis
J. BE. Hamilton
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