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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
1
Cumberland United beat Nanaimo City 1-0 in an exhibition match before about 1200 spectators. Both clubs showed promising juniors with Cumberland's Walker and Nanaimo's Taft in goal, and Fowler and Glance contributing as Cumberland pressed late.
Cumberland prepares for a first time aquatic sports meet at Royston Wharf led by A Mortimer of Cumberland United and J Cameron of Cumberland Motor Works. Prizes funded by local merchants, events include 50 and 100 yard swims, diving and floating exhibitions, with a novice race for youths staged from the beach. Spectators urged to attend and help ensure a successful program.
Roy Cliffe, BC light heavyweight champion, defeated Peter Jackson of Tacoma in an eight round main event at Dominion Day boxing program in Courtenay. The crowd near a thousand saw Woodley and others deliver notable showings as preliminaries and semis built to the Cliffe victory.
Courtenay council voices criticism of the provincial government for inaction on hard surfacing projects in the city. Mayor Duncan presided with three aldermen present as discussions included the tourist auto park and a by law to open a lane parallel to Union Street. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. after a brief session.
A BC Fall Fairs Association circular by Wm J Bonavia guides judges on domestic science and women’s work at fall fairs. It notes the rising role of women’s sections, cites scorecards from Cornell guidance, and urges exhibitors to learn, educate, and raise standards while boosting home health and efficiency.
Vera Reynolds explains how clothes shape character in Icebound. Nettle steals Jane’s birthday party dress provoking Ben Jordan’s embrace. Richard Dix plays Ben with a cast including Lois Wilson Edna May Oliver and Ethel Wales. Shows listed at the Lo Theatre Wednesday and Thursday July sand.
French actress travels to London and ends up married to two men in Paramount’s Miss Bluebeard. Bebe Daniels leads this comedy adaptation of Avery Hopwood's stage hit Little Miss Bluebeard with Frank Tuttle directing. Showtimes Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee at 2 30 p.m.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harris, who died at Cumberland Hospital, was held today from Sutton's parlors to the Anglican Church and Sandwich cemetery. Rev. J. W. Flinton officiated. Mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Horne of Union Bay and the deceased's sister and daughter from Nanaimo. pallbearers were S. Abrams, J. Baldwin, Wm. Eadie, Thos Gwilt, W. J. McQuillan, and Chas. Simms. A profusion of flowers accompanied the service.
Victoria reports a grave forest fire situation due to dry hot weather with heat and low humidity. Officials caution continued danger though current conditions are satisfactory and urge campers to take great care amid 488 fires this year compared with 887 last year.
Vancouver Island fire brigades dominated Crystal Garden Carnival in Victoria. Alberni Firemen's Corps won hose laying in 57 seconds and variety coupling at 21 1/5 seconds, with Cumberland and Ladysmith second in events. Water polo saw Cumberland ahead of Alberni.
A notice in this paper urges donations to the Cumberland Base Ball Club and specifies a contribution of $2.00 from Mr Cyril Newman. The call emphasizes local support for the club’s activities.
Courtenay locals host visiting guests from Seattle and Portland at a Little River summer camp. Mr G M Buttersworth and Mr J H Gillbaugh with their children James Mary and Isabel join Mr and Mrs John Sutton for the stay.
Courtenay July 1 Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association directors finalized the fall fair prize list. The meeting appointed committees for finance printing hall cattle horses sheep and hogs poultry and named Alex Urquhart and Mrs. William Lewis honorary presidents. Tenders for printing were opened and selected with a proposal to replace some cash prizes with silver trophies.
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