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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1921
Page
8
A playful set of questions covers local happenings from scrapes on Bills face to a fire accident, a dance postponement, a Waterloo anniversary, and hints of business talks. The tone is light and cheeky, with quick references to people, dances, and small-town events.
Holy Trinity Church lists Palm Sunday events with Sunday School at 2 50 and evening service at 7, plus Passion lantern slides and Good Friday activities. Roman Catholic and Presbyterian schedules follow with Palm Sunday Mass at 11 and Grace Methodist hosting united service at 11 featuring Dr. Huestis.
Yarrows soccer eleven defeated South Wellington 2 goals to 1 on Saturday in a hard battle. The Yarrows showed fine form with fast rushes in the first half and improved forward cohesion, securing a season’s second victory over an up-Island team.
Shipping list shows movements at Union Bay and Vancouver wharfs with vessels including Anyox Ocean Falls Charmer Vancouver Dola Hulk 100 Forager Ladner Katahdin Seattle and coastwise entries Beatrice Tajima Maru. March dates mark arrivals and cargo routes to Pacific Northwest and Japan.
Lieutenant Colonel R. Ross Napier visits as Inspector of Government Agencies and renews ties with Cumberland acquaintances. Formerly in Cumberland 18 years ago, he served six years in the Great War and later became Provost Marshal for the Dominion. He is welcomed back by longtime friends.
Mrs Geo K MacNaughton hosted a ninth birthday party for her daughter Jean on Saturday with seventy five children attending. The program featured games guessing contests and a novel smelling contest won by Miss Olga Owen who received chocolates while Master Allister MacKinnon won the guessing contest receiving a birthday book of Tennyson's poems.
Nurse C Hagan takes a three month leave and Victoria trip. Nurse Woods from Parksville assumes duties at Cumberland General Hospital. Miss M Browne, matron, returns from Vancouver. Numerous local visitors and officials from Meek Bros Victoria Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir Trinity line attend and depart Cumberland and Nanaimo venues.
Tenders are invited for raising part of the cement sidewalks on Dunsmuir Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets. Plans and specifications are available at City Hall. Tenders must be received by City Clerk T. Mordy by 7 p.m. March 20.
Dog licenses must be renewed at once or risk summons. Licences available at City Police Office or Chief of Police J B Bunbury residence 2 15 Cc. Notices emphasize timely compliance for all dog owners by the 81st inst.
A basement sale of work at the Presbyterian Church drew large crowds and raised about 450 dollars in one afternoon. Stalls sold fancy hand embroidered pieces, plain works, home cooking, ice at nonzero weather, and salads. Led by Mrs Fraser, Mrs Rickson, Mrs White, Mrs Campbell, and others, the Ladies’ Aid showcased strong community fundraising.
The Chief of Police notifies all dog owners that dog tags have arrived and licences must be obtained for every dog by month end to avoid trouble.
A silver tea and musical programme will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs J Walton Maryport Avenue on Wednesday March 30 from 4 to 6 in the afternoon and from 8 in the evening Proceeds will go to Holy Trinity Church Organ Fund.
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