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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
2
A community program lists 40 events for youths and adults including 50 and 75 yard races, egg and spoon, sack, shoe scramble, three legged, relays, potato, cracker eating, rope skipping, wheelbarrow, and various handicaps. The McLennan, McFeeley Cup requires a two year consecutive win for ownership. the BAPCO Cup honors employees with an annual 100 yard dash.
A municipal meeting considers closing roads for celebrations while noting graveling of asphalt and potential concrete fixes. Alderman Douglas and others discuss drainage, holes at intersections, and the post card electric meter reading benefit for ratepayers. A Jubilee celebration recap ends with a wedding notice for Dr. Macdonald.
Miss Sylvia Geidt wed Dr. G S MacDonald in a church ceremony. The bride wore a white georgette gown with silver embroidery and orange blossom coronet, and carried Ophelia roses. Her sister Peggy Cessford served as bridesmaid, with pink and white carnations in her bouquet.
The Cumberland Diamond Jubilee sports at the Recreation Grounds drew praised crowds after a flag raising, fireworks, and bonfire. Winners spanned numerous age groups in running races, relays, egg and spoon, sack races, and exhibitions. city camp teams clashed in a seven inning baseball thriller. Cumberland lacrosse tied in Courtenay and returned for medals and cash prizes.
Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Willingdon tour Banff Alberta during a official Dominion visit. Photographs show feeding a buffalo bull, feeding a baby buffalo, and climbing a corral top at Banff Park. The visit blends duty with informal moments in a scenic Canadian Rockies setting.
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