A S Jones Chosen As Referee For Island Soccer Match
The touring Scots face strong opposition at Nanaimo as Lady Smith and Nanaimo players form the team for a 6 p.m. Central Sports Ground kickoff with A S Jones of Union Bay as referee. Islanders expect a hard match with chances for either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Ladysmith
Orr
Perry
Thomson
Knight
McFarlane
Stobbart
Wilson
Sandland
Cowle
Davis
Cumberland
Royston Dance Features Beasley Fox Trot Hit
A Royston dance last Saturday featured an orchestral fox-trot written and composed by Miss Jean Beasley of Courtenay. The catchy number drew loud applause and repeated encores, showing its popularity among attendees.
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Royston
Jean Beasley
Courtenay
Joe Tobacco Leads Cumberland Fishing Contest With 5 6 Trout
Three local fishermen have weighed and recorded big catches for the Rod and Gun Club of Cumberland summer competition at Mum ford's Grocery. Joe Tobacco holds first with a 5 6 trout, Sant Williams close behind with 6 3 weighed fish, and Rob Bennie weighing in at 3 14. The prize for the heaviest trout in Comox Lake is 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumford's Grocery
Rod and Gun Club
Cumberland
Comox’ Lake
Joe Tobacco
Sant Williams
Rob Bennie
Departing Resident Feted Before Leaving Town
Last Friday at Mrs K Brown’s New Townsite home neighbors and friends of Mrs Harry Farmer honored her before she moves to Cadomon Alberta. After whist games and songs she received a handsome gift and best wishes were offered for her and her family. Attendees included Mesdames Ben Brown Bob Brown K Brown B Robinson Johnson Pattinson Hunden Estone J D Davis S Davis Wrigley Devlin Quinn Gear Stant Docherty Murray Massey Jackson Westfield Walker Miller Somerville Maxwell and Miss Hunden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Brown
New
Harry Farmer
Cadomn
Alberta
Brick Factory Planned at Cowichan Station
Dungan, June 16. Negotiations are pending to acquire property between Cowichan Station and Hillbank to erect an up-to-date brick factory for pressed bricks and high class products. Latest machinery already purchased and to be set up once arrangements are complete. Initial employment of fifty men with plans to grow. Shale deposits reportedly compare favorably with any on the American continent.
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Dungan
Cowichan Station
Hillbank
Tarinating on Island Highway Causes Temporary Closures
In a June 6 closure, the Island Highway between North Wellington and Parksville remains partially closed for tarinating work. Detours have kept traffic flowing with minor delays. Work is expected to finish today. travelers to Nanaimo tomorrow should pass slowly through the affected section.
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North Wellingto
Parksville
Nanaimo
Cumberland Beats Bevan With Three Base Hits
Cumberland won the game at Bevan by 9 to 6 behind a trio of three base hits. Ollie Harrison and Dave Hunden sparked the offense, with Hunden driving in three and Harrison clearing the bases in a key inning. Sacki Cent also returned to boost Cumberland as the youngsters settled into productive play.
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Cumberland
Bevan
Sacki
Cent
Ollie Harrison
Hol. Hunden
Hunden
Aitken
Bannerman
Conti
Dave Hunden
Fall Fair Plans Well Advanced
Courtenay June 13 A meeting of Comox Agricultural Association directors advanced Fall fair and Jubilee plans. A Denman Island lace display was approved. A ploughing match and new fences for the fair grounds were proposed. A Diamond Jubilee parade partnership and a monthly market were discussed along with sheep fair prospects and Percheron stock plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurford
J. H. Macintyre
John Crockett
Messrs
Corfield Motors, Limited
R. Bewell
Messrs. Paul
Gunn
England
Macintyre
Stalker
Pattinson
Crockett
Picnic plans dropped as Cumberland limited for Jubilee
In Cumberland, residents abandon local Diamond Jubilee celebration plans. Canadian Collieries employees vote to keep their annual picnic separate, postponing July 2 events. No extra preparations occur as time runs short for a Courtenay district observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Canada
Courtenay
Gorilla Man Captured by Winnipeg Police
Reports from Winnipeg indicate that the so called gorilla man has been captured by police officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorilla Man
Winnipeg
Courtenay Emerges as Winter Sports Centre
Courtenay could become a hub for winter sports as the Beaufort Range snow fields and nearby beaches offer quick access. The Board of Trade meeting noted a July visit from Minister of Lands T. D. Pattullo and urged action on a road down to Rye Bay for the annual July picnic. Permanent committees were named for Ways and Means, Public Works, Transportation, Agriculture, Industrial, and Reception, with two new members proposed: H. Bryant and John Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Board of Trade
Beaufort Range
T. D. Pattullo
Rye Bay
W. P. Beagan
Ways and Means
Hadie
J. N McLeod
H. BE. Wallis
Ben Hughes
Public Works
J. W. McKenzie
L. Roberts
W. McPhee
Chas, Simms
C. H Bridges
Theed Pearse
Joe McPhee
R. A. Harford
E.R. Bewell
W. A. B. Paul
John Pritchard
Wm. Duncan
G. H. Kirk
E. Thomas
A. T. G. Smillie
Fred Field
G. R. Laver
Oddfellows Hear John C. Brown Elected Grand Treasurer
John C. Brown returned from Nanaimo Grand Lodge sessions with election as Grand Treasurer for the coming year. The Cumberland lodge gains prestige as Brown may advance to Grand Master for British Columbia. The order reports flourishing strength province wide with many locals attending Nanaimo, and next year’s Grand Lodge set for Chilliwack.
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John C. Brown
The
Oddfellows
Nanaimo
Brown
Cumberland Lodge
British Columbia
Odd Fellowship
Chilliwack
Cumberland High Gains Second in Regional Track Meet
Cumberland High placed second in a June 8 track meet at Nanaimo with 62 points to Nanaimo 58 and Courtenay 49. Star performers included Nobio Hayashi and Josephine Kreeburn in sprints and jumps, plus relay teams that earned second place. First Aid squads contributed valuable points as both boys and girls earned cups and trophies for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Courtenay
Comox Argus
Courtenay High School
Nobio Hayashi
Josephine Kreeburn
Nina McKee
Harold Conrad
Edna Conrad
Victor Marinelli
Archie Dick
Tatsumi Iwasa
Josephine Freeburn
Mary Gozzano
Norman Hill
Marjorie Brown
Jean MacNaughton
Annie Beveridge
Nine McKee
Jack McLean
Dick Marpole
Andrew Brown
Norman Frelone
Fancy Dress Ball Postponed Until Fall
The Children's Fancy Dress Ball organized by the WBA, set for June 24, is postponed due to town sickness and will be held in the early fall.
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W.B.A
Certificates for Mine Managers and Surveyors in Victoria
Results of recent examinations for coal mine officials in the province are published by Minister of Mines Hon. Wm. Sloan. Examinations under the Coal Mines Regulations Act were held at Nanaimo Fernie Coalmont and Cumberland. Certificates are granted to Second Class James Littler Michel B C John Johnston Fernie William Chapman Corbin William W Frew Nanaimo Third Class Daniel M Waddington Michel Albert Bear Michel Albert Parsons Michel Samuel Barr Nanaimo Mine Surveyors James Edward Victoria Frank McKenzie Corbin.
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Victoria
Wm. Sloan
Nanaimo
Fernie
Coalmont
Cumberland
Board of Examiners
James Littler
Michel B.C
John Johnston
Legion to Participate in the Jubilee Celebrations
Courtenay reports a Legion meeting prioritizing full participation in the Diamond Jubilee events. Plans include a parade float and a flag party, with a committee appointed to arrange the float and parade. Also discussed were a memorial service, convention notes, membership growth to 6,240 in British Columbia, veteran lands, canteen funds, and school flag regulations.
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Legion
Messrs
Bersey
Wilson
Hughes
Tarvling
Capes and Beavan
Courtenay
Grist
Little River
W. Farley
Headquarters
Fred Hughes
Melville
Edwin Bayly
Minto
C. W. Leedham
Comox
N. Thomas
Royston
H. Marshall
Merville
Sandwich
Messrs. Beavan and
Capes
B. C
Courtenay Board of School Trustees
Afternoon tea for Cumberland Tennis Club hosted by MacNaughton
Next week's charity tea at Mrs MacNaughton's Windermere Avenue home will be given by Mrs MacNaughton and Miss Burrows. Yesterday's fine weather drew a large crowd to the tennis courts where tea was served in the afternoon by Mrs Cameron and Mrs Dick.
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Ros Lee
Cumberland Tennis Club
Mrs. MacNaughton
Miss Burrows
Windermere Avenue
Cliffe to Meet Belanger on July Boxing Night
Courtenay Jubilee boxing carnival at Courtenay Stadium on July 2 features Roy Cliffe challenging Charlie Belanger for title honors in a ten round main event. The card includes Tommy Fielding versus Young Towns End in a six round semi windup, plus Billy Cox vs Ernie Woodley and other bouts with Wing Hay and Tommy White. Gil Martin of Vancouver named referee. judges to be announced.
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Courtenay
Courtenay Stadium
Charlie Belanger
Winnipeg
Roy Cliffe
Tommy Fielding
Victoria
Young Townsend
Vancouver
Bert Farrell
Ernie Woodley
Billy Cox
Wing Hay
Port Alberni
Tommy White
Cardiff
Wales
Billy Baker
Seattle
Kid Stubbs
Nanaimo
Gil Martin
Lenhart K. O. Victorious Over Cliffe in Ten Rounds
Fred Lenhart proved too much for Roy Cliffe in a scheduled 10 round bout at Olympia last Friday. Cliffe was knocked down twice, hitting the floor for good after a second blow and lay unconscious for about half an hour. Roy arrived in Courtenay Sunday and prepares for his July 2 rematch with Belanger while aiming to drop to 178 pounds. He seeks sparring partners as he plans his next steps. The article also notes a church event where Rev J R Hewitt preached a sermon on the three links of Oddfellowship.
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Fred Lenhart
Roy Cliffe
Olympia
Cliffe
Roy
Courtenay
Belanger
Union Lodge No
C.C.F
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
The
United Church
J. R. Hewitt
Hicks Recital Delights Courtenay Audience At Gaiety
A Victoria musician Gideon Hicks with daughters Dorothy and Beatrice gave a Courtenay recital at the Gaiety Theatre. The large crowd appreciated his strong, true voice and careful interpretations. Dorothy’s light lyric soprano pleased the audience, especially in Sally Roses and The Second Minuet. Their duet from Rigoletto was praised, and extra songs were added for a warmly received program.
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Gaiety Theatre
Courtenay
Gideon Hicks
Victoria
Dorothy
Beatrice
Hicks
Dorothy Hicks
Sally Roses
Royston Girl Guides receive knotted shield gift
The Royston Girl Guides were delighted with a shield about 28 by 36 inches containing eighteen samples of knots and splices. It was presented by Mr. Germain Jr who has been staying at the Royston Auto Camp with his father. The Guides appreciated the gift and the kindly interest shown in them.
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Royston
Mr. Germain, Jr
Postal stamps mark Canada's Diamond Jubilee issue
The Postal Department will issue six denominations of Canadian historical stamps as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebration. Postmaster John C. Brown says designs feature Sir John A. MacDonald Fathers of Confederation Centre Block Parliament Buildings Sir Wilfrid Laurier a map of Canada and a five stage mail transport scene. Stamps may be used for postage and may go on sale next week.
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John C. Brown
Canada
Brown
John A. MacDonald
Fathers of Confederation
Beadwell Releases 70000 Cutthroat Eggs at Comox Lake
Mr H Beadwell of the British Columbia Fisheries Department visited Comox Thursday to release 70000 cutthroat eggs. With Mr Joe Reece they carried the eggs to the lake head and placed them near Cruickshanks River, beginning a new stocking effort.
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H. Beadwell
British Columbia Fisheries Department
Comox Lake
Mr. Beadwell
Joe Reece
Cruickshanks River
Manager J. Adam Praises Touring Canadian Stars
The Victoria Times prints first New Zealand dispatches from Alderman James Adam manager of the touring Canadians. Premier J G Coates sent warm welcomes as the Niagara neared New Zealand. Adam recalls a fancy dress ball in Suva, a 6 1 win over Suva, and notes the team thrilled locals while touring Pacific nations.
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New Zealand
Victoria Times
James Adam
Hoya
Adam
J. G. Coates
Dominion
Auckland
Suva
Football Union
Baseball doubleheader slated for Jubilee week in Cumberland
Baseball fans in the district will see two games on Sunday June 26 at Woreation Ground Camp 2 Cumberland and Courtenay will field four teams with matchups undecided. The two winners advance to Courtenay July 2 as part of the Jubilee celebration. Cumberland Baseball Club drew winner ticket No 1 held by G Cavin who wins a De Forest Croesely radio.
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Cutberland
Courtenay
Cumberland Baseball Club
G. Cavin
Touring Scots Triumph 9-2 Over Mainland Allstars
The touring Scots soccer team defeated Mainland Allstars 9 to 2 in Vancouver last night. Strong goals tally marked a dominant performance with standout scoring by key players.
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Vancouver
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Cumberland High
Belanger Once More
Lenhart K. O
S Cliffe
United Escort
Rebekahs
Church
Postal Department
Sir Wilfred Laurier
J. Adam
Adie
Eddie Cantor
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