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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1922
Page
4
Ancient Order of Foresters holds meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month in the Fraternity Hall on Dunsmuir Avenue. Visiting brethren are invited. Edwa omm Chief, F. 7 secretary Slaughter treasurer.
Factory listing shows prices for windows doors and frames and other interior trim work. Includes basic estimates for frame materials and installation costs. Details target standard home interiors with generic color and finish options.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowley left for Nanaimo after visiting Bevan Hall. A splendid dance attracted many despite lower than hoped attendance. Music by Mrs. Ralph Frost Mr. W. A. Owen and Mr. Plump praised. Dancing continued late as residents enjoyed the event.
A Bevan bachelor party faces a daylight saving mishap after buying an alarm clock. They set it for 6 a.m. but the clock wakes the group with the morning mail. Housekeepers are mentioned in passing as the punchline to the miscue.
A Lady Foresters surprise gathering was held last week at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bond’s home. The group presented Mr Bond with a fountain pen for his service to the lodge during its formation. He thanked the ladies and the party continued with a merry time.
Mr. P P Harrison moves his offices into the former Willard store. The enlarged premises are tailored to his needs and offer greater convenience than the previous location. Bill notes there is no sense in both him and the grocer worrying about the same account. he does Hol worry.
The Hood Government bill to nationalize medical care and hospitals with a per capita tax was approved after a living debate. A Friday evening session will feature a formal debate on whether steam is more useful to man than electricity, with visitors welcome.
District teams Union Bay and Bevan meet Sunday afternoon at Union Bay in a junior football match. The winner advances to face Cumberland the following Sunday at Union Bay. Team selections list players from Union Bay Cumberland Bevan and others with designations H.S. U.B. B. and C. abbreviations. A bus will depart Cumberland Post Office at 2 30 p m to transport players to Union Bay.
Shipping at the Canadian Collieries coaling wharf at Union Bay lists a series of vessels including Parana San Francisco Clayburn Vancouver Charmer Vancouver Couth Vancouver Swell Victoria Norvan coastwise Gunner coastwise Wireless coastwise Bintang Vancouver Waitemata Vancouver Active coastwise Ellen McNeill coastwise Progressive coastwise Flyer New Westminster Shamrock coastwise Cheerful coastwise Brunnette coast wise.
A large Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association meeting discussed transferring oversight of all sports and athletic activities including senior football, the football field, and the band hall to the club. A twelve member sports committee was elected to study the plan and report later. Also, Charles Graham, recovering in Los Angeles from flu, is said to be making satisfactory progress.
A succession of short notices lists visitors and departures in Cumberland and nearby towns. Notables include Mr. James A. Ovas of Winnipeg visiting his daughter Mrs. Ralph J. Frost, Mrs. J. Vernon-Jones visiting Maryport Avenue, and several moves to Vancouver for trips or medical and business purposes. Jock Clark visits from Cumberland United while recuperating in Vancouver General Hospital.
Fire Chief Parnham now Deputy Fire Marshal conducts city inspections of fire escapes and ash disposal to enforce the Fire Act requirements. Courtenay Brigade invites Cumberland to friendly hose reel competitions on May 24, aiming to prove Cumberland remains a leading fire fighting force.
To Mr and Mrs Thomas Armstrong a son was born on March 8.
A reader complains about a newspaper column preferring wireless telephone advice over content in the column. The remark shows the quirky relationship between editors and readers and the desire for modern tech coverage.
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