Courtenay Address Praises Confederation Fathers And Nation Building
Justice Macdonald extols Canada’s Confederation ideals and future expansion as he lauds Sir A. T. Galt and the Fathers of Confederation. He urges moral national culture, unity beyond parties, and a broadened dominion with optimism for Ottawa and British colonies. Parade highlights include floats by Comox Co op and members of the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Brown
Macdonald
A. T. Galt
Justice Macdonald
Ottawa
Newfoundland
West Indies
British Guiana
British Honduras
Bermuda
Great Britain
England
Fathers of Confederation
Notice of Estate of John Peter Lewis Campbell River
In the matter of the estate of John Peter Lewis deceased of Campbell River. Executators Robert McCuaig and John Perkins require all claims to be sent with verifications and details of securities. After July 30 1927 executors will distribute assets to those with notice and will not be liable for unnotified claims. Dated Campbell River June 11 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peter Lewis
Campbell River
Robert McCuaig
John Perkins
B.C
Thanksgiving Service Well Attended in Courtenay
A large congregation attended the national Thanksgiving Service at the Memorial Cairn Sandwich on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian Legion under Sergt Major Marshall attended in a body with the Panpipers orchestra led by Mrs Carey. The service followed the National Committee order with readings by W A Alexander J R Hewitt E O Robathan and A W Corker and an address by G L Bourdillon. Piper Stewart played martial music and Les Moody sounded the Last Post. Boy Scouts and Courtenay and Royston Girl Guides participated.
Courtenay Parade Showcases Mast Crews and Cargo
A Courtenay event features a vessel with fore and aft masts and a bridge crewed by a Japanese boy in full master’s uniform and deck hands in spotless white. The boat carried squared timber and flour, drawing attention as it moved along.
Confederation Service Held at St George Church
A special Confederation service was held Sunday evening at St George's United Church in Courtenay. Addresses were given by Rev. W. A. Alexander Mr. Norman Pritchard and Dr. J. McKee. The choir performed special music and patriotic hymns were sung.
Courtenay Celebration Results Then and Now
The Courtenay Celebration lists winners in multiple events. Among top performers are H L Buckley who won 1 mile, 440 yards and tied in 220 yards with J C Sheasgreen. Daisy Kerton and Nora Lloyd led women in racing. Axel Erickson dominated chopping and bucking contests. and J McKenzie and Mrs J McKenzie placed in shot put and nail driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Stephens
A. Bardo
C. Fy. Taylor
K. Erickson
W. Barkle
Daisy Kerton
Nora Lloyd
Ruth Thomas
L.G. Biss
N. Dufault
M. B. Vogel
L. Dando
H. L. Buckley
J. C. Sheasgreen
Dick Toiens
T. McQuillan
H. Wahakangas
H. M. Osborne
TH. Grant
H. Midwinter
C. Hoff
B. Ryan
J. Morris
A. W. Winter
T. M. Platt
T. Dahlstrom
Ord
L. Biss
F. Murtzell
C. Smith
J. McKenzie
Gwen Janes
R. Grant
D. Aitken
A. Woodruff
W. D. Berkeley
C. Radford
O Harmston
Axel Erickson
A. Constable
W. McKenzie
J. Mc
Local Fair Day Results Highlight Odd Contests
Quinn wins a sprint in 2 minutes 85 seconds with Harmston and Sheasgreen close behind. McQuinn Downey take top in Long Splice. Grant pairs and Andrews Larson place. Baikie dominates Log Rolling. Steph ens Gray Dahlstrom win Swimming. Wasi lieff Day Widen lead Pie Fating. Arthur Grant wins Greasy Pig. saw filer R Larson and blacksmith JTB Mansfield noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Baikie
J. Baikie
Harper Baikie
Fred Stephens
Eric Gray
T. Dahlstrom
L. Wasilieff
Donald Day
James Widen
Arthur Grant
R. Larson
J. TB. Mansfield
F. Childs
Strawberry Tea Successful Social by Royston Women
The Royston branch of the Womens Auxiliary to the M.S.C.C. held a strawberry tea on June 20 in the gardens of Mrs. Greig and Mrs. Watson. Candy and ice cream stalls, music led by Mrs. Carey, and pretty tea tables complemented an ideal setting. The event marked the society’s first such undertaking and was a success thanks to cooperative member effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston
Womens Auxiliary
M.S.C.C
Land Act Amendments Outline Pre emptions Purchase and Grazing
Vacant Crown lands may be pre empted by British subjects over 18 or aliens seeking British subject status based on residence occupation and agricultural improvement. Details, regulations and forms are in Bulletin No 1 How to Pre empt Land. Purchases and leases cover timberfree land at $5 per acre for arable and $2 50 for grazing with various site rules including industrial sites and homesites. Grazing districts administer permits by stock numbers with priority to established owners and allowances for settlers and travellers up to ten head.
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Department of Lands
Victoria
B.C
Land Commissioner
Land Recording Division
Also Mentioned on This Page
Triangle
Jasper Park Lodge
Cumberland, B.C
E. W. Bickle
Royston Lumber Co. Limited
Cumberland, B. C
Courtenay
Cumberland
E. L. Saunders
Star Livery Stable
Alex. Maxwell
News of
Courtenay and District
L. P.O. BE
Comox Co-Operative
Id Williams
Walter Scott
Ald
Bill” Douglas
Board of Trade
John Crockett
William Duncan
Legion
British Columbia
Riley
Wood
David Hunden
Henderson
British Columbia Forest Service
Confederation
Dominion Mushroom Co
Toronto
John Inglis
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