Trap Shooters Make Headway at Cumberland Rod and Gun Club
A trap shooting series at Cumberland Rod and Gun Club on Courtenay Road drew members for a 25-bird event. Top scorers included L Frelone J Gordon P Francioli with 21, R Bennie and A Anderson 20, W McLellan Jr. 19, while Ting Bono scored 13 amid excuses about being blocked. Club officers were elected: J Gordon captain W McLellan Jr vice captain R Bennie P Francioli J Bono Dick Coe and L Frelone. Next shoot set for Sunday at 1 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Joe Gordon
Bono
Rod and Gun Club
J. Gordon
W. McLellan, Jr
Messrs
R. Bennie
P. Francioli
J. Bono
Dick Coe
L Frelone
Fatal Accident at Union Bay Claims Hopkins Partner
Mr. Thomas Eustice Hopkins aged 40, partner in Hopkins Bros., was killed at Union Bay when he slipped on icy deck of the tug Hawser. His skull fractured on impact with the bulwark. Survived by his parents, his widow, three sons, and two brothers Capt Gordon and Mr Phillip Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eustice Hopkins
G. Hopkins
Hopkins Landing
Union Bay
Hopkins Bros
Gordon
Phillip Hopkins
Close Games At Nanaimo Courts
Badminton at Nanaimo club featured very tight scores as the Imperials visited the Hub City. Nanaimo won 19 games to 6 but Imperial players piled up 411 points to 399 for Nanaimo. Individual matches show narrow margins and comebacks with names such as Miss V Rogers Miss Hawthornwaite Miss Dailey Miss J Hawthornwaite and Capt Ash among those competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Imperials
Cumberland mine inspector predicts island first aid meet
T R Jackson inspector of mines visited Cumberland and predicted the big indoor first aid teams meet of the Island will be on Saturday March 29 at Ilo Ilo dance hall. Hon Mr MacKenzie minister of mines is expected to attend and present prizes to winners. Competitions will be held for seniors and juniors. Exact date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Jackson, Esq
Cumberland
MacKenzie
Cumberland Eagles Triumph In First Organized Match
A large crowd of about 400 attended Cumberland’s first organized soccer match since Cumberland United’s dissolution as the Cumberland Avenue of Eagles defeated Nanaimo Park Rangers 3 to 0 at Recreation Ground. Cumberland showed strong forward play, supporting from the midfield, with Campbell Watson and Hunter among the standouts and Bill Mac in goal making a notable save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Eagles
Nanaimo Park Rangers
Recreation Ground
Cumberland
Cumberland United
Powell River
Cumberland Aenue
Eagles
Thoburn
Homesters
McFarland
Big Mac
Thorburn
Gibson
Herb
Watson
Campbell
Maxwell
Nanaimo
Hunter
Weir
Bill Mac
Wilson
McFarlane
J. Brown
G. McLellan
A. Hunter
H. Conrad
J. Weir
H. Gibson
J. Campbell
J. Wilson
B. Gallia
R. Hindmarsh
C. Carr
N. Mortimer
J. Slager
R. Dixon
A. McCormick
T. Watson
W. Miller
J. Jones
Birthday Party Honors Miss Audrey Phillips at 14
Mrs. Amy Clinton entertained at Cumberland on March 17 for her niece Audrey Phillips turning 14. Guests traveled to Ilo-Ilo theater to enjoy Smiling Irish Eyes then returned home for games and contests and a birthday supper. Attending were Muriel Shortt Madge Bryan Sheila Conway Edora Turnbull Thora Keilor Kitty Stephenson Audrey Phillips.
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Cumberland
Amy Clinton
Audrey Phillips
Muriel Shortt
Madge Bryan
Sheila Conway
Edora Turnbull
Thora Keilor
Kitty Stephenson
Graham favored to win district badminton singles trophy
The Imperial Pavilion hosts a large district badminton tournament with first rounds completed. T R S Graham remains the favorite for the men singles trophy, a Lisle Fraser Sporting Goods cup, amid a field featuring Miss Leighton, Miss Westfield, and several local players from Cumberland and Comox.
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T. R. S. Graham
Imperial Pavilion
Royston
Lavers
Lisle Fraser Sporting Goods House
Vancouver
W. Leversedge
Dominion
Cumberland
Comox
Wenesday
Det. Maxwell
F’. Moore
Bill Brown
Competiton
F. R. Shenstore
Herry Idjens
H. BE. Murray
Port Alberni
Max Blunt
Nanaimo
Wedding of Violet Jessie Williams to William Cavanaugh
A Cumberland wedding united Violet Jessie Williams, of Trent road, to William Cavanaugh of Exshaw Alberta. Rev J M Hewitt officiated at the United church, with matron of honor Mrs Court and best man R McGrath. A reception at the McGrath home followed. the couple plan to reside in Exshaw after a wedding supper and celebrations with relatives and friends.
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Cumberland
Violet Jessie
B. Williams
B. Willigis
Trent Road
William Cavanaugh
Exshaw
Alberta
Broxburn
Edinburgh
Scotland
Robi. McGrath
J. %. Hewitt
United Church
Manac
Court
R McGrath
Marriage by Rev W A Alexander at Courtenay Manse
Miss Dorothy Dunn and Elmer Sharpe of Bowser wed at the Courtenay Manse on Saturday morning with Rev W A Alexander officiating. The bride came from the United States with her family and has stayed on C B Yockney’s farm. After a honeymoon in Vancouver and Kelso they will farm the Tom Baker farm at Grantham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dunn
Elmer Sharpe
Bowser
Manse
Courtenay
W. A. Alexande
United States
C. B. Yockney
Vancouver
Kelso
U.S.A
Youn
Tom Baker
Grantham
Henry J Tarr Dies After Long Illness at 24
Henry James Tarr a Cumberland resident died at Cumberland General Hospital after a long illness at age 24 years 5 months. He had left Cumberland years earlier to work on Canadian boats, fell ill on the Atlantic coast, spent time in Has hospital, then returned to Cumberland to work in the mines. He married Blodwyn Williams of West Cumberland about two years ago and shortly after fell ill again. His mother died about a year ago. He leaves a grieving wife and child, a father in West Cumberland, and a funeral is set for Sunday at 3 PM from Sam Williams residence with burial in Cumberland Cemetery conducted by Rev J R Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James Tarr
Cumberland
Cumberland General Hospital
Lef Cumberland
Atlantic Seaboard
Has
Blodwyn
San Williams
West Cumberland
Sam Williams
J. R. Hewitt
United Church
Bowling Green Expert Reviews Local Lawn Green Repair Plan
Bowling Green officials welcomed lawn expert Donaldson of Vancouver to inspect the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association green. He advised on soil analysis and planning to restore the grass, aiming for mid July readiness, with instructions to follow after the Vancouver soil sample is analyzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
W. A. Owen
Donaldson
Vancouver
Weer
Owen
Board of Management
coal industry in british columbia faces deepening decline
Lt Col Charles W Villiers of Canadian Coals and Western Fuel addresses Nanaimo Board of Trade, noting continued coal demand drop since 1920 from 1.7 million tons to about 1 million. He cites employment impacts, with 1,500 jobs tied to 500,000 tons and four to five thousand livelihoods depending on mining. He urges awareness of coal mining’s provincial economic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Villiers
Canadian Coals
Dunsmuir), Limited
Western Fuel Corporation of Canada, Limited
Nanaimo Board of Trade
British Columbia
High School Boys Defeat Alberni in Cumberland
Alberni hosted Cumberland high school boys in a Saturday basketball game. Cumberland emerged victorious from start to finish with a close score, amid refereeing complaints from Alberni. Travel was arranged by W. McLellin St and included Georg Brown Cyril Davis Douglas Baird John Bannerman Archie Freebien and Sugimora. A Vancouver secretary of the Canadian Bible Society will preach at Cumberland United Church on Sunday at 11 am March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland High School
Alberni
Victorieus
Ihading
Wiel Mr. Patterson
W. McLellin
Georg Brown
Cyril Davis
Douglas Baird
John Bannerman
Archie Freebien
Sugimora
A Harkness
BAY B.D
Vancouver
Canadian Bible Society
Cumberland United ‘Church
Foreman Charles Franzen Pleads Guilty in Theft Case
Police court news reports Magistrate Bates hearing Charles John Franzen foreman at Thomson and Clark logging camp Horne Lake as he pleads guilty to theft of tools valued at $150. Judge delays ruling to Thursday while imposing a $25 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Robert Bates
Charles John Franzen
Thomson and Clark
Horne Lake
Cum berland Firemen Mark St Patrick Day Masquerade Ball
The Cumberland Volunteer Firemen held their annual St Patrick Day masquerade ball with a large turnout. The event funds the fire fund, featured prizes for best dressed and national character, and ran from about 11 after the march with many spectators enjoying into the morning. prizes included five dollars to top winners and a box of chocolates for ticket drawing.
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Cumberland Volunteer Firemen
St. Patrick's
Cumberland
Weand
Country Club Orchestra
Ely Mes. Peaser Watson
Pred Donneley
Miss Brant
Union 2
Went
C. Horwood
Quickenden
Se. Uffington Court
Union Pay
Bert. Wilcock
H. Bricks
Hy Troen
W. Auchterlonie
Mann's Bakery
Posy
Burns’ Shamree
Mies J. Mitchell
Sivney Hunt
Little Betty Cope
Wat
Chinatown
Te Central
Deported Chinese Drug Peddler Convicted in Opium Case
Wonk Kew Chong, a Cumberland resident of Chinese origin, pleaded guilty to possessing opium. Judge C H Barker sentenced him to 12 months in prison and a $500 fine, with deportation to China after the sentence. Authorities alleged multiple decks of opium found in his store and supporting evidence of a regular opium trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonk Kew Chong
Cumberland
C. WH. Barker
Dienel Beevor-Potts
Yes
Penitenthey
China
Chong Hae
Camberland
M. Lh. Jackson
Dantigion
Young People’s Service Sunday Evening March 23
Sunday 7 p.m. Young People's Society hosts a service with speaker Nov Peter Kelly of Nanaimo delivering Indian Lore and Customs. Monday evening address by Res Peter Kelly. Social time to follow. All warmly invited.
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Pan
Young People’s Society
Peter Kelly
Nanaimo
Res Peter Kelly
Veterans Win Maynard Cup for Cumberland Cribbage League
The Veterans of Cumberland defeated Comox 82 to 14 to clinch the Maynard trophy and the Cumberland and district cribbage league title. Union Bay trailed by one point. Athletics and Nondescripts drew 18-18. A league finale celebration and trophy handover are planned at the Veterans' hall with all teams invited.
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Cumberland
Cumberland and District Cribbage
Comox
Union Bay
Athletics
Cribbage
Ray Boys
Ray
Maynard
PWL
Pto
Lecce Lee
Conox
CUS Tech Femeymreye Kl
Odeda A
Veterans’ Hall
Store at Headquarters Looted and Fled Then Tracked
A general store at Headquarters was looted while Mr Naka mura was away. Three youths ages 16 to 10 broke in and stole food stuffs including milk butter biscuits and corned beef. Cash remained untouched as they headed toward Campbell River. Provincial police report the matter.
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Nakamura
Campbell River
Firemen Answer Two Calls in One Day at Cumberland
Reported events describe a Tuesday with a roof fire at Mr Rated's residence, swiftly tackled by Deputy Chief Jatin Wy Cameron and crew using a chemical extinguisher. After operations, firefighters attended a ball, then a Chinatown blaze at 5:15 a.m. The Cumberland Union Church service announced Rev. J R Hewitt would stay on, denying resignation amid petition.
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Patelok
Cumberland Volunteer
Jatin Wy Cameron
My. 7
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T. E. Hopkins
Nanaimo Courts
V. Rogers
M. Blunt
Miss Fairbairn
Tom Graham
J. Hawthornwaite
L. Potts
E. Gray
M. Graham
L. le Pas
J. B. Conway
Capt. Ash
D. Idiens
Carrigan
Huddlestone
G. Wilson
D. Lockhart
Blunt
T. Graham
Potts
Idiens
D. Idhens
Ledingham
J. Stevenson
Harwood
G. MacFarlane
H. Bates
S. Mounce
J. Auchterlonie
B. Wilcock
Little
P. Ellis
D. Fairbairn
A. Walker
W. Brown
F. Dobson
R. Yates
G. Ash
R. Ash
G. Brown
H. Treen
Bickle
C .Dando
J. Idiens
N. Robinson
J. Richardson
R. Idiens
N. Carey
A. MacKinnon
J. Ledingham
Lockhart
John Auchterlonie
T. Little
E. Bickle
8. Mounce
D. Walker
W. Walker
Miss Leighton
Murford
B. Bickle
S. Lounce
J. Ash
H. MacFarlane
G. Horwood
Henry J. Tarr
MR. Donaldson
Villiers
N. Lougheed
Albernia
Burnaby
Cariboo
Chilliwack
Columbia
Newcastle Cranbrook
Creston
Delta Dewdney
Italy
Revelstoke
Richmond Point
North
Police Court News
C.V.F.D
Young People's Service
Veterans
Maynard Cup
E. W. Bickle
Dunsmuir Avenue
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