Cumberland Intermediates win Cumberland vs Courtenay 3 1 for Nell trophy
Cumberland Intermediate soccer clinched the A W Nell trophy by beating Courtenay 3 to 1 on home soil. Cumberland dominated early and stretched a lead with goals from Campbell and Gibson while Courtenay fought back briefly before Weir and the Cumberland defense held. An onfield spat marred the match as the crowd witnessed a decisive league title result.
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Cumberland
A W. Nell
Comox
Pacific Coast
Courtenay
West Coast United
J. Robinson
Weir
Campbell
Somerville
Gibson
Piercy
Miller
Plump
Amos
Bevan Proclaimed Champion of District Cribbage League
Bevan defeated Union Bay 20 to 16 in the deciding district cribbage match at Union Bay securing the league title. A social followed the games and plans for a memorial hall social with all league teams were announced.
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Bevan
Union Bay Crib
Union Bay
Memorial Hall
Cumberland
Pat Fletcher Seeks Revenge After Elks Lose Third Time
Pat Fletcher of Courtenay laments defeat as Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association clubs beat the Elks at home for the third straight match. Court entries show Midwinter 37 Gibson 100, Zacarelli 69 Baird 100, Jackson 100 Gough 69, Gourlay 82 Robertson 100, Cameron 65 Jackson 100, Spall 65 Williams 100, with local players winning 15 to 10.
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Pat Fletcher
Courtenay
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Elks
H. & N. Railway
Travelling Schoolroom Demonstrates Locomotive Valves Across Railways
The International Correspondence Schools car in Wellington yards demonstrates locomotive valves and air brake systems. Experts J. C. McCuaig and L. Cousineau teach valve gears and settings while William Fox notes the program travels on CPR and CN lines. After a stay at Union Bay the car heads to Nanaimo and Vancouver for further demonstrations.
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Canadian’ Limited
Montreal
Wellington Colliery
No. 6
Canadian National Service
Wellington Collery
J. C. McCuaig
L. Cousineau
William Fox
C.P.R. Lines
Canadian Railways
Canadian National Railways
C.P.R
Westinghouse
Union Bay
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Coming to Itllollo Theatre for McFadden's Flats
Charlie Murray and Chester Conklin appear at the Itllollo Theatre Friday and Saturday March 18 and 19 in McFadden's Flats. The comedy billed as the great film scream of the year promises more laughs than the Cohens and Kellys and more lively than an Irish ballad or Highland Fling.
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Charlie Murray
Chester Conklin
Itlollo Theatre
Byng Boys to Hold an Old Time Dance
The Byng Boys of Cumberland host an old time dance at the Gaiety Theatre Courtenay on March 10 promising a real good old time for attendees.
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Byng Boys
Cumberland
Gaiety Theatre
Courtenay
Improvements At Fair Grounds Progress In Courtenay
Courtenay February 28 The Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association discusses leveling the grounds after last fall's ploughing. A volunteer discing harrowing and rolling plan is proposed with a tractor to be supplied by R Hurford. A 1927 fair date set for September 13–14 pending BC Fall Fairs approval.
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Hurford
J. H. MacIntyre
Wm. Duncan
W. A. Urquhart
J. W. Stalker
B. C
Masquerade Ball Promised by Cumberland Fire Department
The Cumberland Fire Department announces a grand Masquerade Ball to be held at Io-[lo hall on March 17, St Patrick's Day, inviting community members and supporters to attend the festive fundraiser.
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Cumberland Fire Department
St. Patrick’s Day
Women’s Benefit Association Sale Of Home Cooking
The Women’s Benefit Association will hold a sale of home cooking in the Fraternal Hall tomorrow afternoon. Afternoon tea will be served.
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The
Women's Benefit Association
Physical Training Its Effects And Benefits
Mr. W. Jackson spoke to the Parent-Teacher Association on Physical Training Its Effects And Benefits. The demonstration by an 11 year old assistant showed exercises once used in Sweden and adopted by the British Army. Jackson argued physical training benefits both adults and children and demonstrated proper walking and breathing.
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W. Jackson
Parent- Teacher Association
Jackson
H. Q
Sweden
Public School Fees Spark Council Meeting Debate
Cumberland Trustees told by public school inspector that grants will not cover pupils from Minto and Royston Road attending Cumberland. Beginning September, affected students must attend Minto or pay tuition. fee amount to be set later. In the interim, manual training and domestic science costs rise as grants remain unresolved.
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J. M. Patterson
Cumberland Board of School Trustees
Dept. of Education
Cumberland
Minto School
Minto
Royston Road
Ted
Minton
United Church
Albert Sullivan
Apps
MacKinnon
Welsh Society Hosts Supper and Dance for 86 Children
The Welsh Society entertained 86 children with a supper at the Mercantile Store building followed by games in the Ilo r hall room. Music by the McLeod trio accompanied dancing and a lively program celebrating St David's Day with local talent, a large audience, and a packed venue.
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Welsh Society
To Ilor Hall
McLeod
Royston
Dewi Sant
St. David's
Imo Io
Principality
FE. O. Robathan
the Mercantile Co
O[o
Ald
J Parnham
Ald. Parnham
St. David
Tournament to be held at Imperial Pavilion Royston
The Comox District Open Badminton tournament draw was set at Royston. The event runs Wednesday and Thursday March 9th and 10th with Cumberland players aiming to lift silverware and a twenty five cent spectator fee.
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Imperial Pavilion
Royston
Cumberland
Miss Partridge
K. Richardson
Steele
Ash
Hirohito Ascends Throne Highlighted At Morly Theatre
Special Japanese interest program at Morly Theatre features intimate camera views of Emperor Hirohito and his ascent to the throne. The showcase runs Monday and Tuesday with related features including Shipwrecked Buffalo Hill and a Hard Boiled comedy.
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Cumberland and District
Morly Theatre
Marel
Fox News
Hirohito
Japan
Alao
Buffalo Hill
Vancouver Sun Contest for District School Children
The Vancouver Sun invites district school children to a Canadian History and Geography contest. Four Vancouver winners earn a trip along the Cariboo trail. Comox district schools plan a similar contest with trip details to be announced later.
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The
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver
Cariboo Trail
Comox
Ater
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