10 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
1
Hon. W. J. Bowser Premier of British Columbia and party arrived Friday to Cumberland for a formal visit. A hundred fifty guests attended at the Union Hotel with toasts to the King Allies and British Columbia amid a festive display.
In a Comox District visit Premier Bowser of British Columbia defends Liberal records, cites $350 000 road spending with no misappropriation, and emphasizes non political aims of the tour. Attendees laud the premier as the party tours Courtenay, with toasts to the Conservative faction and thanks to supporters.
Locals report J R Lockard returning from a visit to Ladysmith and Victoria. A Tea and sale of work in Mrs D Piket's garden on Tuesday June 27 from 3 30 to 6 pm for Holy Trinity Church roof repairs. Whitsunday service at Holy Trinity Church led by Ven A H Collison. Congregational Social at Methodist Church June 12. Dominion Day at Union Bay July 1. Town sports on the waterfront to be larger than ever. 102nd Battalion band visited Cumberland for a concert and dance at Iloilo Theatre. D M Morrison visiting from Vancouver, stayed in town during Makura steamer call at Union Bay.
Copenhagen reporting through the Daily Mail cites German unofficial tallies placing German deaths at 800 and wounded at 1,400 with 4,600 missing. Combined ship complements suggest 6,506 sunk, though Berlin admits 3,176, implying concealed losses including battle cruisers Lutzow and Hindenburg and a submarine.
London reports show a united front after the death of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener. Public sentiment lauds his leadership as the nation prepares for potential replacements in the war administration with Gen. Sir William Robertson and other senior officers prominent in discussion.
A Red Crocs Fete at Mrs J Lockard grounds on June 20 under Womens Patriotic Society Cumberland. Tea served in afternoon with ice cream. West Cumberland Conservative Band attends. Girl Guides in Allied Nations colors wait on tables. Red Cross dance at Ilolo Dance Hall in evening. Ladies 25c Gents 50c.
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