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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
1
Provincial Fire Marshal J A Thomas told Cumberland's mayor and council the updated fire act expands his authority to inspect any city and enforce safety provisions while urging cooperation with municipalities. He outlined ash hazards, mandatory cleanups, penalties, and fire safety upgrades for hotels and rooms, and noted potential bylaw adoption.
The Women's Auxiliary of Cumberland General Hospital will hold a ball in February during the third week. Date is to be announced. Proceeds will support hospital services and patient care.
The Cumberland City Band presented a successful concert Sunday night. Vocal solos by Mr Spittal and Mrs Baird drew hearty applause, with encores for several pieces. Mr G Liddell on violin, Mr H Murdock on cornet, and accompanist Mrs W Hudson shared in the praise, under bandmaster Waddington.
The Cumberland St John’s Local Association organized the 1922 First Aid class and elected officers on January 22. The class will start Sunday, January 29 at 10 30 a.m. in the First Aid Hall with Dr G K MacNaughton teaching the main lectures and A J Taylor guiding the ladies class. A fifty cent book fee replaces the usual three dollar entrance. several prospective students have already enrolled. Presidents, officers and a finance committee were named.
City fathers met with Mayor MacDonald presiding as aldermen debated street lighting rate cut from five to four cents per kilowatt hour by Cumberland Electric Lighting Co. Ltd effective February 16. They considered a city solicitor fee, the Memorial Hall lot deed to the Cumberland Returned Soldiers' Friendly Society, and a bylaw to borrow funds from the Royal Bank. The board of schools sought 2500 for salaries, and a new furnace for the old school was discussed. The Board of Works proposed street improvements on Windermere, Penrith, Maryport, Allen, and Fourth Streets with an estimated 2000 cost and a request to hire an extra worker. A fire hydrant at Second Street and Dunsmuir Avenue was moved and repainted. Reports from Fire Wardens and Health and Water Committees were requested for next meeting to aid tax rate decisions.
The Cumberland Electric Lighting Company Ltd publishes a new rate schedule effective Feb 15 showing a line-wide reduction. The first 30 kilowatt hours drop to 13 cents per kWh with a 10 percent discount for prompt payment reducing to 11.7 cents. Street lighting falls from 5 to 4 cents per kWh, and overall rates from six to four cents aim to encourage electric ranges and appliances with easy monthly payments and no interest.
Mr C F Smith of Camp Three reported that the Comox Logging and Railway Company camps will open Monday. About 300 men are expected to start over the weekend as operations begin. The logging and lumber industry looks brighter with building activity forecast nationwide in the coming spring.
The firm plans to sell the ranges at cost to raise revenue for power costs. Many will consider installing before hot weather. Those with them already say they would not be without the electric, a married woman even preferring the range to her husband.
In a Provincial Court in Nanaimo the fire origin was traced to a restaurant kitchen. Provincial Fire Marshal J A Thomas found no evidence to justify charging anyone with arson, noting no over-insurance or motive and that the Scotts were in bed when the blaze began.
The annual meeting at St. George's Presbyterian Church featured strong reports from all groups. Ladies' Aid raised 1058 for manse repairs, and missions groups contributed 133 by voluntary subscription. A First Aid class was formed by the Canadian Girls in Training. A new organ was discussed and a new Board of Managers elected including women for the first time.
Mr F Dallas testified as the first witness describing waking to fire bells at 4 a m on January 2 and rushing with firemen to Kelly's Cafe where smoke blocked upstairs. They entered the cafe and saw fire in the kitchen through a door aperture with flames two feet high and three feet wide emerging from the door.
The first meeting of the new Board of Police Commissioners, chaired by Mayor MacDonald, discussed tightening enforcement of the Liquor Act and other town conditions. The board ordered stricter control of pool rooms, fire hall maintenance, and monthly written reports from the chief of police.
A whist drive and dance are planned tonight in the Anglican Church hall by the Women’s Auxiliary of Holy Trinity. Cards start at 8, dancing at 10 with music by Mrs. R. E. Frost, Mr. W. A. Owen and Mr. Plump. Refreshments will be served.
The Women's Auxiliary of the G. W. V. A. holds another whist drive and dance on Friday night in Memorial Hall. Whist starts at and dancing at 10.0.
The St John’s First Aid and Mine Rescue Association of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd announces a regular meeting in the First Aid Hall on Wednesday evenings next February 1. Members should attend as planned.
David Evans a Nanaimo miner sues Vancouver cafe owner Tony Pucci for 250 dollars claiming a fake pearl was placed in an oyster for publicity and that a tooth was damaged. A dentist’s affidavit is part of the case. Witnesses allege Pucci boasted of gaining media attention.
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