City Council Proceedings and Budget Motions Recap
City Council meets with Mayor MacDonald presiding as aldermen attend. A tag day for the Children's Aid Society is approved after a Vancouver society inquiry. Health report shows good conditions. Bills are reviewed. a requisition rule for goods is approved. Waterworks hydrant assessment discussion set for Wednesday. Tax revenue of about 4700 is allocated to school and hospital needs. 1000 allotted for school maintenance. Council donates 62 to the Great War Veterans Association after Memorial Hall taxes are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
Children’s Aid Society
South
Children’s Aid Society of Vancouver
Ald. J. C. Brown
Ald. Brown
Memorial Hall
Parnham
Great War Veterans Association
Big Attendance at Baseball Dance Bright Ilo Ilo Event
The Intermediate Baseball Club hosted a enjoyable dance at Ilo Ilo Dance Hall on Wednesday night. Music was supplied by Mrs. R. E. Frost Mr. C. Graham and Mr. Winningham with Mr. C. R. Mulholland serving as floor manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Frost
C. Graham
Winningham
C. R. Mulholland
Census Tour Completes Gulf Point Survey
Messrs Walton and Merrifield returned Wednesday after over a month away taking the census on gulf points. The party had an interesting varied tour with many new experiences. Mr M DeCoeur acted as guide. Walton covered Lasquetti Island Texada Island while Merrifield's district included Powell River Olsen Lake Shannon Still Water Wulfison Bay and Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Merrifield
Gulf
M. DeCoeur
Lasquetti Island
Texada Island
Mr. Merrifield
Powell River
Olsen Lake
Shannon
Stillwater
Wulfison Bay
Myrtle Point
Late Mr. Reid Buried Sunday
John George Reid longtime Cumberland mine worker died from injuries after a rock fell Wedensday last week. Funeral held Sunday at Cumberland Cemetery with Rev James Hood officiating. brother Harry Reid and sister Mrs Pottinger attended from Nanaimo and Victoria. Mrs Reid travels from the East to visit the Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
John George Reid
Wastville
Nova Scotia
James Hood
Harry Reid
Nanaimo
D. R. Pottinger
Victoria
Moose Lodge Forming Seeks Charter and Members
A call to join a Loyal Order of Moose charter effort urges residents to be among the first fifty to secure a lodge charter. Organizer Thompson touts low cost insurance and obligations, noting Mooseheart benefits for children and urging support for the noble work at the Eagle Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Thompson
Mooseheart
Organizer Thompson
Eagle Hotel
Grand Master to Visit Cumberland Odd Fellows
His Honor Judge Swanson of Kamloops Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for British Columbia will visit Union No. 11 Cumberland on Thursday July 28, a red letter day for the local body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Odd Fellows
Swanson
Kamloops
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
British Columbia
Union No. 11
Vancouver Barber Shop Sold to G Liddell
Mr. G Liddell of Vancouver has purchased the local barber shop from Mr. Macdonald. He plans renovations to improve comfort and interior arrangements. A noted violinist, Liddell has played with Vancouver’s largest orchestras and will boost local musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Liddell
Vancouver
Macdonald
Mr. Liddell
Mulholland Buys Nanaimo Garage for New Venture
Mr C R Mulholland, long associated with the Cumberland Garage, has purchased the Central Garage on Haliburton Street Nanaimo and left Cumberland Friday to assume charge. A farewell party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J Thomson with many friends contributing to a lively evening of vocal and instrumental music. Mulholland also played a prominent role in the Cumberland Intermediate Baseball team and the Courtenay orchestra and is well regarded in sporting and musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Mulholland
Cumberland Garage
Haliburton Street
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Mr. Mulholland
J. Thomson
Messrs. C. Graham
A. W. Winningham
D. Denholm
A. Macabe
Mulholland
Courtenay
FourthAnnual Picnic for Royston Colliery Employees
The Fourth Annual Picnic of Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited employees will be held at Royston on Saturday July 23 to benefit Ladysmith staff with August weather. A general meeting re-elected last year’s executive, with Chas Graham directing ceremonies and James Quinn named Sports Committee chair. Funds for prizes will be raised by deducting one dollar from each employee’s July 16 pay, and the Great War Veterans Association will run the refreshment booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir) Limited
Royston
Ladysmith
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Charles Graham
Graham
R. C. Walker
Chas. O'Brien
Jno. D. Davis
Chas. Graham
Bay
Jas. A. Quinn
Robert Walker
New Manager at Emde's Ford Garage
Mr. W. M. Ritchie of Victoria becomes manager at Emde's Ford Garage Courtenay. He brings 20 years of experience with Thomas Plimley in automobiles motorcycles and bicycles. The garage installs a London overhead system for rapid handling of heavy Ford repairs and uses the latest Ford repairing devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Emde
Ford Garage
Courtenay
W. M. Ritchie
Victoria
Thomas Plimley
Ford
London
Emde
Intermediates Clash as Cumberland Hosts Bevan Saturday
Cumberland Intermediates prepare for a 5 30 PM game against the new Bevan Baseball team. Cumberland lineup includes D Richards catching J Bennie pitching A Farmer at first base R Robertson second A Sommerville short P Courtenay right V Dalby center A Winningham left M Stewart at the outfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Intermediates
Bevan
Cumberland
D. Richards
J. Bennie
A. Farmer
R. Robertson
A. Sommerville
P. Courtenay
V. Dalby
A. Winningham
M. Stewart
Journey to Alberni Sunday for Intermediates clash
The Cumberland Intermediates travel to Port Alberni Sunday for a game with the senior team. Players to meet at the Post Office at 7 80 Sunday morning: D Richards J Bennie P Courtenay A Farmer R Robertson M Stewart A Winningham A Sommer sville V Dalby C Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Alberni
Port Alberni
Post Office
D. Richards
J. Bennie
P. Courtenay
A. Farmer
R. Robertson
M. Stewart
A. Winningham
A. Sommersville
V. Dalby
C. Graham
Hospital Association Convention Held in Kawiloops
The British Columbia Hospital Association meets in Kawiloops for a three day session Wednesday to Friday. Cumberland delegates Ms M Browne matron Cumberland General Hospital Mrs A Mackinnon representing the Women s Auxiliary Mr J C Brown representing the Hospital Board attend. Discussions cover Hospital Service in the industrial community and the Hospital Standardization committee report. A motor trip to the Tranquille Sanitarium is planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Hospital Association
Kawiloops
Cumberland
M. Browne
Cumberland General Hospital
A. Mackinnon
Women’s Auxiliary
J. C. Brown
Committee On
Holy Trinity Sunday School Picnic A Happy Day
The Holy Trinity Sunday School held its annual picnic at Royster on Wednesday afternoon. About sixty children attended along with many parents and friends. Perfect weather and smooth arrangements ensured a joyful day with ample food and ice cream. The committee thanks all who contributed or helped make the event a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Sunday School
Royster
Cumberland Band Second in Island Contests
The Ladysmith Y held the first Vancouver Island band contest inviting Nanaimo Cumberland Ladysmith and South Wellington. Nanaimo won overall with $100, Cumberland took $50 for second, and Ladysmith and South Wellington followed. Individual trophies and conductors are listed.
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Cumberland Band
Ladysmith Y
Vancouver Island
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Ladysmith
South Wellington
H. Ward
North Vancouver
Wales
Maritana
Scotland
Bazaar at Bevan Wednesday July 20
Bevan Burns' Club announces a bazaar in the new Athletic Hall Bevan on Wednesday July 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds support club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevan
Bevan Burns’ Club
First Case Under Moderation Act Heard
The first case in this district under the Moderation Act involved James Donnelly arrested at Union Bay for public intoxication. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Baird and was fined $80 plus 37 costs. A warrant was issued for Bert Miller, said to have sold the liquor, but Miller was unavailable. The act carries severe penalties including up to $100 or three months in prison for a first offence, and compellable witness duties with possible six months hard labor if convicted.
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Baird
James Donnelly
Union Bay
Maelstrate Baird
Bert Miller
Miller
Ladysmith Triumphs Over Cumberland United for BC Cup Spot
Ladysmith defeats Cumberland United 2 0 on their home ground to earn the British Columbia representative berth for the Connaught Cup finals. Alberta may play Ladysmith in a coast two game series with Vancouver and Nanaimo venues. goal average decides advancement if tied.
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Cumberland United
British Columbia
Ladysmith
Cumberland
Alberta
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Willkingon
Stobbart
Gibbons
G W V A Plans Picnic Refreshments and Football Club
G W V A calls full attendance for next Tuesday to arrange refreshments for the Colliery picnic on the 23rd. A Returned Soldier's Football Club is being formed. Members should attend on July 12 at 7 pm or give their names to Comrades A Wilkinson or F Slaughter, the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Returned Soldier
G.W.V.A
A. Wilkinson
F. Slaughter
Cumberland City Band to Play Open Air Saturday Night
The Cumberland City Band will give another open air concert from the City Band Stand on Saturday night starting at S o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland City
Grand iG W V A Concert in Ilo Ilo Theatre
The Great War Veterans Association hosted a Wednesday night charity concert in the Ilo Ilo Theatre to raise funds for completing the Memorial Hall upper portion. Notable performers included Cumberland City Band under Halverst on, soloists W Carr and J H MacMillan, Mrs E McAdam and Miss Jean MacNaughton with Miss Helen Parnham, Miss M McKee from Victoria, and the instrumental trio Mrs R B Frost, W A Owen, Colville Graham. The program featured operatic, Scottish and instrumental numbers with multiple encores and generous audience praise. The War Veterans thank the artists for their contributions to the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great War Veterans’ Association
Memorial Hall
T. W. Scott
Owen
J. H. McMillan
Anne Laurie
Bonnie Banks
Loch Lomond
McMillan
R. EB. Frost
Jean MacNaughton
Helen Parnham
C. J. Parnham
M. McKee
Victoria
Home Sweet Home
Frost
Graham
Miss Crawford
Union Bay
Finch
Harold McAuley
Cumberland
Bread price cut announced by local bakers
Local bakers advertise sale starting Monday offering ten loaves for $1, i.e. ten cents per loaf. The new price matches the 18 ounce loaf standard used by leading bakers in Vancouver and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Victoria
Omitted Scholar Named in High School Matriculation List
The name of Hector Stewart was inadvertently omitted last week from the list of scholars promoted to matriculation grade in the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Stewart
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City Council
Children’s Aid
C. R. Hicks
Burns & Brown
Cumberland Electric Light Co
Light and Water Wit
Eee
Dunsmuir) Ltd
Memorial
Evans, Coleman & Evans
A. R. Kierstead
Compensation Board
Board of Works
Dunsmuir Avenue
Fourth Street
Mr. Reid
Cumberland Mines
Moose Lodge
B. C. Hospital Assn
Tranquille Sanatorium
J. Lewis
Merry
Mead
Man
Ig.w.v.a
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