Cumberland Social News Roundup
Mrs. Harry Bryan returns from Victoria after a few days away. Mrs. M Ross arrives to live with her daughter Mrs. J H Cameron. Rev. and Mrs. Robathan and family come back from Victoria. Miss Katherine Bartholdi hosts a dance at the Ilo Hall with the Canary Club Orchestra. Cumberland Fire Brigade battles Chinatown blaze damaging one room. A truck accident on Dunsmuir kills a man as a wheel runs him over. E B Lee, famed Cougar hunter, reports six kills in Menzies Bay. Holy Trinity Theatrical Society holds a variety show Feb 2. Thomas Graham leaves for Victoria. Burns Banquet catering by Mann's Bakery. Mrs S Robertson and Laura Robertson visit Victoria. Miss Marjoria Grant vacationing with grandparents. J Millichamp of Vancouver visits Cumberland. Earle Bunson of Vancouver visits Cumberland. R C Lang visits Alberni. L R Finch progresses at Cumberland General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wittington of Victoria visit S Horwood, ill, in Cumberland.
Bevan Returns to Valdez Island After Accident
Bevan is said to be making a speedy recovery after a recent accident. Friends of Mr. J. Miller will be pleased to hear he is improving, as Messrs W Paquette Jack Webber and Murdock McAlister head to Port Alberni to work for the A P L Lumber Co on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Finch
Cumberland General ‘Hospital
Mr. W. Paquette
Jack Webber
Murdock
McAlister
Mondey
Port
Local Residents Move and Visit in Nanaimo Area
Minto Mrs William Robinson of Nanaimo and Mrs B Pearse set up housekeeping in Pearse cottage after bringing household effects from Vancouver. Mrs C Waite returned from Alberni. Mr William Piercy and his parents left for Washington. The Rev Mr Willemar and Mrs Millemar of Sandwich are vacationing with Mr and Mrs Bayly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Piercy
Mrs.m. Pierty
Washington
Willemar
Mrs. Millemar
Sandwich
Mrs. Bayly
Ladies' Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs MacNaughton
Mrs. G K MacNaughton entertained the Ladies' Bridge Club on Thursday evening with four tables in play. The winner for the evening was Miss Molly Tarbell. Partners were assigned in a novel way, each player receiving a flower name and a list of the other flowers to play with. Attending were Mrs J H Cameron, Mrs G W Clinton, Mrs J W Hi Cops, Mrs J Dick, Mrs T Graham, Mrs B L Robingon, Mrs T J Mumford, Mrs J Conway, Mrs J Shortt, Mrs Ht Murray, Mrs Hadie, Mrs B R Hicks, Mrs L Stevens, and the Misses F Sehl, M Tarbell, and P Burrough Se rot SEAT Sci a. 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
MacNaughton
Ladies’Bridge Club
Molly Tarbell
J. H. Cameron
W. Clinton
Canadian Legion Whist Drive and Dance Held
A well attended whist drive and dance was held last Saturday evening under the Canadian Legion. Twelve tables played with prizes to ladies first Mrs Balogno second Mrs Buchanan and gents first Mr Tom Conn second Mr Alex Ray. Refreshments followed and dancing to music by Mrs Hudson and Messrs Robertson Thomson and Dando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Vetlerans
Canadian Legion
B.E.S.L
Balogno
Buchanan
Tom Conn
Alex
Ray
Hudson
Messrs. J
Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Sponsor Whist Drive and Dance
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsored a Whist drive and dance Friday evening at War Veterans Hall. Prizes: ladies first Mrs T Carney, ladies second Mrs D Sommerville, substitute Magnone. men’s first Mr T Carney, men’s second. Refreshments and dancing followed until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
T. Carney
D. Sommerville
Magnone
Hospital Staff Entertain Board
Cumberland General Hospital matron and staff hosted the Hospital Board and wives in the nurses' recreation room for a Friday party. The evening featured cards games singing and dancing with prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Mumford and to Mrs MacNaughton and Mr Mumford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland General Hospital
T. H. Mumford
G. K. MacNaughton
Surprise Birthday Party for Eight Year Old Hughie Strachan
A party last night at Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson celebrated eight year old Hughie Strachan. Guests included Isabel Vincent Marie Jackson Margaret Horne Lavina Thorburn Gwen Abrams Teddy Vaughan and others with dancing games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jackson
Hughie Strachan
Marie Jackson
Isabel Vincent
R. Strachan
Hughie
Margaret Horne
Lavina Thorburn
Gwen Abrams
Teddy Vaughan
Robert Brown
Gilbert Davis
Willie Horne
Bobby Rutherford
Robert Thorburn
John Daker
Alfred Buttress
Fred Buttress
Trollers May Be Restricted in Future Fisheries
A wire from A. W. Neill M P Ottawa reports proposed limits on trollers and purse seiners. The amendment requires one line only, bans trolling near creek mouths, and adds a 48 hour weekly fishing pause. Neill opposes the measures as uncalled for and not discussed at recent investigation meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Neill
M.P
Ottawa
Found
Say it on the Water an Ode to Gifts and Ink
A playful verse urges expressions of affection through flowers sweets kisses candy jewellery drinks and careful avoidance of ink signaling the quirks of romantic communication in a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Amateur Theatrical Society Stages First Cumberland Concert
The Amateur Theatrical Society presents its first concert at the Anglican Hall on Thursday February 2. The program features the comedy Freezing Mother-in-Law and Mother Jarley’s Waxworks and promises to be one of Cumberland’s most humorous shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Theatrical Society
Anglican Hall
Cumberland
Mother Jarley
Brock Couple Honored Before Leaving Comox District
Mr and Mrs F C Brock were hosted by friends at the Elk Hotel Comox Monday evening before their departure. They were presented with a fine silver plate entree dish as a token of appreciation and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Brock
Elk Hotel
Comox
Services at Holy Trinity Church January 29
Holy Trinity Church offers three services on Sunday January 29 with Holy Communion at 8 30 am and 11 am and Tvensong at 7 pm The evening sermon will be given by Rev Cassilis Kennedy assisted by Rev B Oana Japanese priest in charge of Holy Cross Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W.' Corker
Comox
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Church
Tvensong
Cassilis Kennedy
B. Oana
Holy Cross Mission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Bryan
Victoria
Bke
Hallan
M. Ross
Robathan
Katherine
Bartholdi
lo-Ilo Hall
Canary Club
Cumberland Fire Brigade
Chinatown
J. Bardotbm
Dunsiniir
EB. R. Lee
Menzies Bay District
Holy Trinity Theatrical Society
Thomas Graham
Victtoria
Weanéaday
Mann’s Bakery
Mise
Mann
Marjoria Grant
Mrs
Ji’ R. Gray
Millichamp
Vancouver
Earle. Bunson
Wittington
S. Horwood
Eis
Mackinaw
Toolate
Ory
Bevan
Valdez Island
Minto
William Robinson
Nanaimo
Tae Ronos
Mrs. C Waite
Alberni
Ladies’ Bridge ‘Club
P.P
Harrison, M.L.A
Matti
Cqurtenay
Cumberland Hotel
Boshiedm N Courtenay
Patur Rd H
Uray
Essex
Pidgoh
S McHena
Motors
ROYAL
Royal Confectionery
Westinghouse
Lang
B.C
H. G. Prior & Co
Chevrolet
Ford
Star
Ford Light
Buick
Oldsmobile
Blunt & Passie Ltd
Courtenay
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