United Church Members Hold Annual Meeting
The Cumberland United church held its annual congregational meeting chaired by Rev. J. R. Hewitt. Reports from the choir Ladies Aid Society Women’s Missionary Society Sunday School and Young People’s Society were received. Elections appointed A McKinnon and others to officers with a five year elder term. A vote of thanks was given to organist C J Parnham and appreciation to Rev. J R and Mrs Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland United Church
J. R. Hewitt
Ladies’ Aid Society
Women's Missionary Society
Sunday School
Young People’s Society
Young People’s Societies
C.g.lts
Golden Key
Taxis
Trail Rangers
Japanese United Church Sunday School
C.G
Utaka Ogura
Victoria
K. Nomoto
British Columbia University
D. McLean
A. McKinnon
Pearl Hunden
C. J. Parnham
Alex McKinnon
Stewards
G. K. MacNaughton
E. R. Hicks
Messrs
John Mann
Chas. Nash
Alex. Henderson
J. C. Brown
Stanley Mounce
George Richardson
John Lockner
H. B. Conrad
Council Passes School Estimates
The Cumberland city council in regular session accepted the 1931 school estimates presented by the Cumberland Board of School secretary, noting a decrease from last year. A complaint from the Cumberland United Church about boys damaging church hall property was referred to police. The council also debated aid for a resident in straightened circumstances and urged action on timber left standing at City Park Lake Cumberland with provincial MPs.
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Maxwell
J. Ledingham
J. Williams
W. Henderson
W. P. Symons
Cumberland Board of School
Board of Stewards
Cumberland United Church
Cumberland
MacNaughton
Victoria
Lake Cumberland
New Colliery Doctor Appointed at Ladysmith
The A and B Fund of the Canadian Colliery met at St John hall to appoint a replacement for Dr M M Baird who resigns and will depart for Vancouver. Dr H Harrington formerly of Kimberley and now in Vancouver was chosen and will start duties February 1.
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A. and
Cumberland General Hospital Association Meeting Notice
The annual general meeting of Cumberland General Hospital Association members will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday evening at 7 30. Business includes election of officers and receiving reports from the president treasurer and secretary. Full attendance is desired. A J Taylor, President.
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The
Cumberland General Hospital Association
A. J. Taylor
Cumberland Linger-Longer Club Social Ends In Toasts And Tea
Members and friends gathered at the Cumberland hall on Tuesday for a jolly social with games guessing contests and refreshments. New members Roy Howay and Harry Simms joined while H Bates was expelled for breaking rules on the eve of his marriage. Bates received a Wedgewood sandwich set as a parting gift. Music by Sunny Side orchestra followed with dancing before the party ended at 1 am.
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Cumberland Linger
Cumberland Hall
W. Whyte
Roy Howay
Harry Simms
H. Bates
Bates
Mr. Bates
Singer-Songer
Sunny Side Orchestra
Cumberlanders at Burns Celebration
A group of Cumberland residents traveled to Courtenay on Monday to mark Burns anniversary with Courtenay friends at a supper in St. George's United Church hall. Attendees included Mrs. J. H. Cameron and several couples and individuals listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Courtenay
Burns
St. George's United Church Hall
J. H. Cameron
A. Henderson
W. Eadie
W. Jackson
J. Mann
Auchterlonie
Jack Auchterlonie
John Sutherland
John Thomson
Margaret Mitchell
Marion Stewart
J. Lockner
Gymnasium Plans Hindered by Poor Turnout at Athletic Club
In Cumberland a gymnasium program at the Athletic Club faced low turnout as about thirty boys had signed up but only a few attended a meeting. Instructors Harry and W Jackson pledged to resume with a Sunday session and classes to begin Tuesday next in February, while Bill Shearer remains hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Club
Board of Management
Messrs
Harry and
W. Jackson
Cumberland
Cumberland teachers honor bride Mrs Vivian Mounce
Following school hours Cumberland public and high school teachers gathered in the domestic science room to honor Miss Vivian Raspesy on her marriage to Clifton Mounce. Mrs Mounce leaves after eight years with Cumberland schools and received silverware gifts from Principal George E Apps and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Vivian Raspesy
Clifton Mounce
Whippet Club Defeats Courtenay in Local Badminton Derby
Whippet club on Wednesday night defeated Courtenay stars in a local derby at their courts. Whippets won nine games and 231 points while Courtenay managed three games and 173 points. Matches featured mixed doubles and doubles with multiple named players and sets.
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Whippet Club
Courtenay
Shuttle Badminton Club
Whippets
Cumberland Senior Badminton Club
Port Alberni Teams Visit Cumberland In Trio Of Games
Three Port Alberni squads played Cumberland teams in Cumberland Friday. Cumberland boys beat Port Alberni 82 to 36 with Brown scoring 18 and Davis 11 for Cumberland. Cumberland girls overwhelmed Port Alberni 80 to 12 while Port Alberni intermediates fell 18 to 15.
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Port Alberni
Cumberland
Port Alberni High School
Cumberland High School
Brown
Davis
Suigimori
D. Baird Gee
J. Bannerman
J. Whyley
C. Davis
Patterson
Lundum
Strain
McGargle
Lyon
McMillan
Manning
McPhee
Cumberland Athletics
McCraner
McPhee Fraser
Jones
Wilkinson
Conrad
J. Hill
M. Stewart
Aitken
N. Hill
Stant
James
Edna Watson
Herd
K. Brown
B. Martin
M. Westfield
Hanna
Thomas
Robertson
Mosley
Warren
Jack Horbury
Marvels of chemistry turn coal tar into fuels and dyes
At Slough Robert Goldsbrough explores making oil from coal tar promising cheaper motor spirit and lubricants. The article traces wide uses from dehydrated tar for dust suppression to briquettes and varnishes, plus light and middle oils yielding benzol napthaline and perfumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goldsbrough
Slough
Bucks
Cumberland Cronies' Burns Dance at Royston Winter Gardens
The Cumberland Cronies Burns club held a monster dance at Royston Winter Gardens in place of the usual Burns banquet. A large Cumberland crowd attended after whist drives at Memorial and Cumberland halls. The Country Club orchestra supplied music and Joe Idiens praised the club for celebrating the bard's anniversary.
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Cumberland Cronies
Burns’ Club
Robert Burns
Royston Winter Gardens
Cumberland
Memorial
Cumberland Halls
Country Club Orchestra
Joe Idiens
Card Parties Prove Popular at Cumberland Hall
The Cumberland Memorial hall hosted a whist drive and dance by the Empire Service League with twenty two tables. Prizes went to Mrs J H Robertson and Mrs H Parkinson for ladies in first and second, and to Mr Sidney Hunt and Mr Bill Younger for gentlemen. A Welsh Society whist drive followed with sixteen tables and prizes awarded to Mrs R Freeburn and Mrs S Davis, with Mr W Davis and Master T McMillan earning second. Social refreshments, anniversaries and multiple bridge and whist events filled the evening across several groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Memorial Hall
Cumberland
Empire Service League
J. H. Robertson
J. Bond
H. Parkinson
Sidney Hunt
Bill Younger
Cumberland Welsh Society
R. Freeburn
S. Davis
Davis
W. Davis
T. McMillan
J. Lewis
Society
Covert
Lewis
A. Maxwell
Dunsmuir Avenue
Nettie Robertson
Maxwell, Jr
Mesdames
J. H. Cameron
W. Hutchinson
M. Stewart
J. Bennie, Jr
A. Maxwell, Jr
Lou Sheppard
Cumberland Hall
Chas. Walker
Mr. Schmidt
Pioneers Reunion Scheduled at No Ilo Tonight
The Cumberland Pioneers hold their eighth annual reunion tonight at the No Ilo hall with old time music and dances. Open to residents aged 40 and over with admission 75 cents for men and 50 cents for ladies. refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Pioneers
No-Ilo
Crib League Race Tightens As Bay Triumph Over Ranchers
Union Bay defeats the Ranchers 24 to 12 to widen its lead in the Cumberland and district cribbage league. Comox must travel to Union Bay for a decisive match with several games set for February 18 including Athletics versus Oddfellows and Conservatives versus Courtenay.
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Union Bay
Comox
Bay Boys
Bay Bounders
Bay
Veterans and
Eagles
Memorial Hall
Courtenay
The
Elks
Athletics
Oddfellows
Veterans
Conservatives
Tems
Union Bay Eelees
SE Conservatives
Ety
Lis Peewee An
Eagles and Courtenay play thrilling draw in Sunday soccer
Courtenay 11, Courtenay 11. The Courtenay eleven held the local Eagles to a one goal draw after a tense match with many near scores. Absent regulars weakened the home defense but the forward line pushed hard. Jock Campbell opened for Cumberland and Robinson assisted McNeil for the equalizer in the closing minutes.
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Eagles
Courtenay
Eaglees
Hickle
Brown
Gibson
Tobwero
Stant
Jock Campbell
Grier
Cumberland
Robinson
McNeil
Auchinvale
Stewart
Larson
Searle
Hugh Strachan
Partridge
Strachan
Walker, Tobacco and
Weir
Conrad
Hunter
Bartholdi
Campbell
McFarlane
Howny
Board Of Trade Urges 4 Cent Fuel Oil Tax
The Cumberland Board of Trade backs a four cent a gallon tax on fuel oil imports and on imported crude refined for home use. It seeks Associated Boards of Trade in Vancouver Island endorsement to protect coal mining and reduce dependence on foreign fuel suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Cumberland Board of Trade
Dominion
Cumberland Body
Associated Boards of Trade of
Vancouver Island
Associated Boards
Canada
Feather Pushers Lose at Duncan in Open Tourney
Eight Courtenay badminton players traveled to Duncan for the club's annual open tournament. Cumberland entrants fared well for first timers but were eliminated in the first round. Walker and Brown fell to last year’s cup winners 14-8 15-10 in men’s doubles. Carey and Tiens lost 16-2 16-14 in mixed doubles to a Hill club team from Vancouver. Robinson and Mrs. Cope were defeated 16-8 15-0. Carey and Fairbairn were edged by a Victorian team in ladies doubles after a hard fight 18-10 18-22 18-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. S. Graham
D. Lockhart
C. Carey
M. Graham
B. Dando
G. Wilson
Mise Feeney
J. Ledingham
W. Brown
D. Maxwell
C. V. Dando
Miss Canon
R. Ash
Fairbairn
W. Bennie
Miss Littler
G. Brown
H. Towler
N. Frelone
Miss Dallas
A. Walker
Miss Calnan
Graham
Miss B. Dando
Miss Carey
Mrs. Ledingham
Miss Cannon
Miss Towler
Mrs. Fairbairn
Miss Feeney
Courtenay Badminton Club
Duncan
Duncan Club
Cumberland
Andy Walker
Bill Brown
Charlotte Carey
Dick Tiens
Hill Club
Vancouver
Norman Robinson
Mrs. Cope
Dunran
Coven Fairbairn
Ladies' Literary Session on Border Towns of England and Scotland
The Ladies' Literary Society of Union Bay met in regular session to discuss Border Towns of England and Scotland. Papers covered Carlisle Coldstream and The Trossachs with notes on a Bavaria Passion Play. Next meeting planned for February 5 with a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Literary Society of
Union Bay
England
Scotland
Bowhan
Carlisle
Enghind
Waggart
Coldstream
Myre
Watt
Trossachs
Scothind
FP Reid
Oberanmervau
Bavaria
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United Church
Ladysmith
Cumberlanders
Bill Shearer
CO Workers
Royston
Messrs. Turnbull
McCreadie
Mason
Symons
Dalby
Mumford
Cugin, Sr
Finch
Pickard
Shaw
Stevens
Sergt. Mansell
J. Vaughan
Maryport Avenue
Geo. Richardson
M. Brown
A. Dunsmore
G. J. Richardson
Polkinghorne
Tait
Horbury
Conrad Stewart
Armstrong
R. W. Bruhn
Public Works
Pioneers' Re-Union
Talent Club
C. V, Dando, Jr
Cafe Chantant
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