Local visitors and social notes from Cumberland region
Personal mentions record Mrs C H Tarbell Miss Molly and Mr George Tarbell motoring to Victoria Friday. Mrs M Western, ex-resident of Cumberland, visited last weekend guest of Mrs J A McLellan. Rev James Hood returned Friday from St George's United Church Cumberland. Isabelle Fielding of Vancouver arrived for visit with sister Mrs D Stevenson. C Dando and W Fielding visited Nanaimo last weekend returning Sunday. Robert Robertson of Vancouver attended Jessie Stevenson wedding in Cumberland. Donald Watson of Bank of Canada Nanaimo branch spent weekend in Cumberland. Amy Charlotte Dallas Katie Bono Josie Bono and K Bartoldi traveled to Nanaimo Saturday night. Mrs M Watt Galliano Farm Campbell River hosted by F Dallas. Watt returned Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Tarbell
Molly
George Tarbell
Victoria
M. Western
Cumberland
J. A. McLellan
James Hood
St. George’s United Church
Isabelle Fielding
Vancouver
City
Mrs. D. Stevenson
Robert “Peanut” Robertson
Jessie Stevenson
Ay' Anhi'g
Donald Watson
The
Star of the Bank of Canada
Nanaimo
Amy
Charlotte Dallas
Katie
Josie Bono
K. Bartoldi
M. Watt
Galliano Farm
Campbell River
Cumberland Girls in BC Playoffs Saturday Night
Cumberland Basketball Association secures a berth in the British Columbia playoffs for Cumberland girls. The Cumberland ladies face Nanaimo in the Island semi final with the winner meeting Victoria in the final. Game begins 8:00 pm at Band Hall, referee H. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Basketball Association
British Columbia
Texin
B.C.A B.A
Cumberland Ladies
Nanaimo Ladies
Band Hall
Victoria
Alex Denholme
Nanaimo
H. Stewart
Cumberland
Island
FOR SALE FULLY MODERN PIN DRITH AVENUE HOME
Classified notes offer a fully modern home on Pin Drith Avenue for sale with an application address. Additional items include help wanted for a girl for general housework with good wages, an automobile for sale by Andrew Gibson, seed potatoes and hay, and barrels for sale at McBryde's Bakery in Courtenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. MacNaughton
Cumberland
McBryde's Bakery
Courtenay
B.C
Wanted Cars Cash Now From B C Motor Exchange
Wanted cars for immediate cash. If you have a vehicle and need money, contact B C Motor Exchange Ltd at 1052 Fort St, Victoria, B C. Call or write today for a quick offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Motor Exchange Ltd
Fort St
Victoria
B.C, Tf
Notable Shifts in Cumberland Visits and Mountain Town Travel
James Wilcock and John Stevenson spent last Saturday night and Sunday in Nanaimo returning to Cumberland late Sunday. Mr F Fielding and son Dave left Cumberland last Saturday for Coalmont. Big Prize List at Masquerade Ball Ho Ilo St Patrick’s Day March 17. Mr James Robertson left Saturday for Coalmont Alta where he will reside for some time. Mrs Willard Fielding on Derwent Avenue left Friday for Nanaimo to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilcock
John Stevenson
Nanaimo
Cumberand
Mr. F. Fielding
Dave
Cumberland
Coalmont
St. Patrick’s Day
James Robertson
Alta
Willard Fielding
Derwent Avenue
Bride Elect Honored With Jolly Shower Party
A shower for Miss Jessie Jevenson, the bride to be, was held at Mrs. Harry Devlin’s home hosted by Mrs. Devlin and Mrs. J. Gear with wedding bells and a dinner service prize. Guests included numerous local ladies and Mr. and Mrs. Robertson hosted a second miscellaneous shower in West Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Devlin
Devlin
R. A. Robertson
West Cumberland
Laura Robertson
H. Lockhart
I. and
G. McFadyen
A. Watson
J. Balogno
D. Wilson
B. Bickle
J. Graham
A. Haywood
M. Picketti
I. Treen
J. Boffey
L. Carey
M. Michell
J. Little
C. Richardson
Mesdames M. Stewart
C. Hitchens
J. Monaghan
J. Vaughn
R. Strachan
H. Farmer
C. Drader
R. H. Robertson
Mrs. Hood Honored On Eve of Departure
A speech expresses gratitude for Mrs. Hood’s public service in Cumberland. The speaker lauds her World War II Red Cross leadership, church work, and impact on young girls in the C G T while lamenting her departure and celebrating her friendship and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hood
Chaplin Shines In Gold Rush Shoe Dinner
The Gold Rush features Charlie Chaplin as the Lone Prospector with Mack Swain in a stormbound Alaska cabin. A famed scene shows Chaplin boiling and serving his shoe, delivered with deft artistry that elicits lasting laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Mack Swain
Big Jim McKay
Alaska
Charlie
Welsh Kiddies Enjoy Supper Concert and Dance at Tro Lio Hall
The Welsh children of Cumberland spent a pleasant evening at Tro Lio Hall with a supper concert and dance. Performers included Mrs. Rogers, Mary Jackson, Peggy Roberts, Bessie Carney, Dilys Williams, Edith Morgan, Dora Davies, John D. Morgan, Rae Reesey, Nan MacKinnon, Chrissie Robertson, Samuel Williams, Rae and Hibbert McLeod, Dave Hunden, John Bannerman, Cyril Davis, Jack Hill, and Samuel Davis. A youthful orchestra led by Pearl Hunden and others provided instrumental items and a banjo solo by Mr. Jackson. The dance was a huge success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Trolio Hall
Mrs. Rogers
Mary Jackson
Peggy Roberts
Bessie Carney
Dilys Williams
Edith Morgan
Dora Davies
John D. Morgan
Rae Reesey
Nan MacKinnon
Chrissie Robertson
Samuel Williams
Rae
Hibbert McLeod
Dave Hunden
John Bannerman
Cyril Davis
Jack Hill
Samuel Davis
Mr. W.jackson
Miss Pearl Hunden
Sam Davis
Hibbert
Rae McLeod
Also Mentioned on This Page
March Records
Peoria
Gene Austin
Frank Crumit
Gladys Rice
Billy Murray
Vernon Dalhart
Victrola
Lang
Ford Delivery
Blunt & Ewart, Ltd
Mr. C. Dando
Mr. W. Fielding
St. Patrick's Phrewen's
Cumberland Girls
B. C
Pindrith Avenue
P.O
Andrew Gibson
John Inglis
Ervice
Walter Hudson
Juni
Cumberland Motor Works
W. Hudson
Dodge Bros
Pidcock & McKenzie
Gaiety Theatre
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