Cumberland Board of Trade Seeks Evening Stage Plan
The Cumberland Board of Trade met at Lang's Store with many members present. They urged traffic signal improvements on Dunsmuir Avenue and discussed small debts court oversight. The group supported inviting a transportation company rep to Cumberland to discuss an evening stage for returning ferries and early boats.
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Board of Trade
Transportation Company
Cumberland Board of Trade
Lang
Mumford
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Courtenay
Dunsmuir Avenue
Debta Court
Cumberland South
Nanaimo
Vancouver
The
Cumberland
Katzenjammer Kids in School at Io Ilo billed with Circus Rookles
The Katzenjammer Kids in School stars Mr. Hubert as an elderly Scotch master in a lively Capitol Entertainment vaudeville at Io Ilo next Tuesday with a special matinee and a feature film, Circus Rookles, starring Karl Dane and George K. Arthur. The production promises color, dancing, singing, and wholesome comedy, recalling the actors’ past tours across western Canada and War era affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert
Francis
Capitol
Canada
Port Arthur
Vancouver
Maple Leafs
Capitol Entertainment
Io Ilo
Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Signs of Spring at Comox Golf and Cumberland Fields
Spring arrives as Comox Golf course greens are cut and reported in fine shape with a new clubhouse under construction. Cumberland Cricket field members cleaned the ground on Sunday repairing holes and laying a concrete practice pitch while Cumberland gardeners prepare the grounds.
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Comox
Cumberland Cricket Field
Gardeners of
Cumberland
Imperial Oil Truck Overturns Near Fanny Bay Accident
An Imperial Oil truck carrying three hundred gallons of gasoline overturned on a highway near the Shingle Mill at Fanny Bay while attempting to pass a parked car. Driver Dick Idiens, son of the proprietor, escaped with a sprained leg and no serious injuries though the cab was torn off and fuel spilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil
Dick Idlens
Joe Idiens
Fanny Bay
Dick Idiens
Large Attendance At Funeral Of Mrs. J Graham
The funeral for Mrs. Jean Graham of Mr. Thomas Graham and mother of Mr. Charles Graham was held Sunday at 2 15 PM. Many friends attended the Cumberland United Church service led by Rev J R Hewitt, followed by interment at Cumberland Cemetery. Pallbearers included T R S Graham Morton Graham Pierce Graham Tommy Graham Hawthorne Graham and Roland Graham.
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Jean Graham
Thomas Graham
Charles Graham
T. E. Banks
Cumberland United Church
J. R. Hewitt
Cumberland
Messrs
T. R. S. Graham
Morton Graham
Pierce Graham
Tommy Graham
Hawthorne Graham
Roland Graham
A Night In Jail Proved Popular At Cumberland Dance
A jail themed dance at Ilo dance hall featured the Gredunkers and Canary Club orchestra. Arrests and novelty dances energized the crowd, with prizes for hand cuff and Gedunk Special Waltz winners. Police role-play, patronesses, and midnight hot dogs closed the memorable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Canary Club
McLellan
McRae
Oral McNeil
A. Robinson
Courtenay
John Cameron
Earl Stevenson
John Auchterlonies
Herb Ro
Mr. McLellan
Norman Frelone
Jack Swanson
Norman Hill
Charlie Sutton
Mr. Cameron
Mesdames MacNaughton
Horbury
Harrison
Parnham
Emily
Gear
Baird
Brown
Banks
Herd
Carey
City Clerk Says Garden Refuse Must Stay at Bins
Notice from the city clerk's office states that under no circumstances will garden refuse be moved away from the garbage bins. The announcement references an advertisement for details.
Coal at Eighty Dollars a Ton in Fort Churchill Report
The Pas Manitoba dispatch notes coal selling for eighty dollars a ton while flour reaches twenty five dollars a hundredweight at Fort Churchill. The update comes from J C Franklin of the Canadian National Telegraphs who has been operating along the Hudson Bay route toward the Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Man
Fort Churchill
J. C. Franklin
Canadian National Telegraphs
Hudson Bay
Bay
Dog Involved in Truck Flip On Townsite Road
W Gordon of Cumberland Motor Works tested Wong Wu’s repaired truck when three collie dogs dashed from near new houses. One dog tangled with the wheels causing the vehicle to flip over. Gordon escaped injury, suffering a wrist cut and a head cut from flying glass, while the truck sustained minor damage. The piece urges dog owners to restrain or destroy pets to prevent future serious accidents.
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W. Gordon
Cumberland Motor Works
Wong Wu
Mr. Gordon
Badminton Draws To A Finish
The Comox District badminton tournament nears its end with only the ladies singles unresolved as Mrs T Graham and Mrs Shenstone meet to decide the finalist against Miss Mackinnon. The men’s and mixed events feature tight matches including Blunt versus Graham and the doubles battles progressing to semi finals with high level play anticipated in tonight’s finals.
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Comox
T. Graham
J. Ichens
Lockhart
Idiens
Max Blunt
T. R
Graham
Blunt
Stewart
Miss Fairbairn
Burnett
Shenstone
Mackinnon
Miss Carey
QG. Fairbairn
Fairbairn
Ash
Miss MacKinnon
T. R. S. Graham
Wright
Ledingham
Idhens
St George Society Plans Celebration for St George's Day
Members of the Royal Society of St George met to arranging a dinner at the Elk Hotel Comox on April 23 to mark England's patron saint day, also the anniversary of Shakespeare and Zeebrugge. Committees were named for programme and dinner duties with G W Stubbs, Mrs. Harvey, B Hughes, Major Hilton, and Herbert Glover on the former and R A Harford, A B Ball, and B Harvey on the latter.
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Royal Society of St. George
England
William Shakespear
Zeebrugge
Elk Hotel
Comox
G. W. Stubbs
Harvey
B. Hughes
Major Hilton
Major Hilton, and Mr. Herbert Glover
Messrs
R. A. Harford
A. B. Ball
B. Harvey
No Immediate Construction Is Expected for Esquimalt & Nanai mo Railway
The Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Bill passage is not tied to early work. Approved routes from Port Alberni to Comox Lake and Sproat Lake to Long Beach pass through timber, but development and construction are unlikely until activity begins. The northern line hinges on Ash River Valley development and mineral prospects may accelerate the Long Beach line.
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Esquimalt
Nanaimo
House of Commons
Port Alberni
Comox Lake
Sproat Lake
Long Beach
Solly Junction
Alberni
Great Central
Ash River
Beaver Creek
Comox Logging Company
Canadian Western Lumber Company
Fraser Mills
Tidewater
Royston
Wellington
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir
Record entry filed for crib tournament finals soon
Over sixty names submitted to the Athletic Club for the last club tournament of the season. Play continues with finals expected early next week.
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Athletic Club
Firemen Hold Annual Dance for St Patrick’s Day
Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department marks St Patrick’s Day with a carnival dance now in its twenty fifth year. Despite lower attendance than past masquerades, the event raised spirits and funds as the Maple Leaf orchestra supplied music from 10 p.m. to the early hours.
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Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department
St. Patrick's Day
Maple Leaf Orchestra
Rugby match rehearsal in Cumberland district clash
Rugby veterans plan a Cumberland side to meet a Courtenay team Saturday afternoon. Organizers McMonnies Paul and Osler tried to assemble a fifteen, with Harry Jackson Alan Nunns and George Keeling aiming to join. Courtenay’s lineup includes Harvey Grier Moody Stephens Osler Paul Hall Laver Williams Wallis Small Capes Bourdillon and McMonnies.
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Courtenay
Messrs. McMonnies
Paul and
Osler
Cumberland
Harry Jackson
Alan Nunns
George Keeling
Messrs
Harvey, Grier
Moody, Stephens
Paul
Hall, Laver
Williams Wallis
Small, Capes, Bourdillon
McMonnies
Clash On Last Day In British Columbia Legislature
Victoria March 20. The British Columbia legislature ended a long session with a final clash between Government and Opposition as Lieut Governor Bruce prorogued the Assembly at noon. The session opened tensions over ongoing federal aid to technical education with Opposition framing the move as political propaganda, while Premier Tolmie pressed for continued negotiations for federal support.
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Victoria
British Columbia
R. Standolph Bruce
Legislative Assembly
Ottawa
T. D. Pattullo
Tolmie
A. M. Manson
Omineca
Joshua Hinchliffe
Ian Mackenzie
North Vancouver
Hinchlife
B C Lumber And Shipping Service To Australia
Mr. A W Neill asked about BC lumber and shipping to Australia. Mr. Malcolm said representations were made to urge a steamship service for lumber and the government is currently considering the matter.
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B.C. Lumber and Shipping Service
Australia
A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
B.C
Malcolm
Neill
British Columbia
Colombo to visit Pacific Coast this summer
H M S Colombo of the American and West Indies Squadron will cruise in British Columbia waters from May 14 to August 7 this summer. No definite departure or arrival dates for Comox or the duration of the visit have been received.
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H. M. S. Colombo
Pacific
Colombo
British Columbia
Comox
King’s deathbed question on miners' plight sparks royal loyalty
A Cumberland Islander reader recounts Archdeacon Laycock’s sermon about a Royal Household chaplain hearing that, during the King’s illness in London, the King whispered a question about miners. The letter argues royal concern for suffering British miners reveals loyalty and faith in divine governance.
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Cumberland Islander
Archdeacon Laycock
Holy Trinity Church
London
Great Britain
Holy Communion
George
Alllin
Courtenay Considers Buying Minto Light System
Courtenay City Council in committee of the whole reviews a proposal from the Minto Electric Light Company to sell its plant and system. An American syndicate has been seeking options on local electric light plants, with Cumberland Electric Light and Royal family mentioned. The city has ninety days to decide, subject to ratepayer approval via a money by-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Minto Electric Light Company
Royston Lighting Company
Minto
Istas
Electric Light Committee
Paulson
Cumberland
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Dog
Mrs. T. Graham
Miss G. Fairbairn
Fairhairn
Tucker
R. Ash
Miss Waterfield
Dando
B. Dando
Mrs. Tucker
G. Ash
G. Brown
Miss Moore
Mounce
Miss Aspesy
C. Graham
Miss Graham
Mrs. Ledingham
Mrs Shenstone
Monnce
Miss Aspery
Mrs. Graham
Wilson
Mrs. Fairbairn
Mrs. Lesingham
J. Richardson
Auchie Lonie
Conway
W. Brown
Bickle
J. Idiens
H. Idiens
Auchterdale
M Blunt
Auchterlonic
Nash
Mann
Ellis
Waterfield
McNeil
Rogers
Idiene
Richardson
Ro Ash
Idleng
Willams
Bennie
J. Graham
Blekle
Idlens
Mounee
St. George Society
Ruggers
Federal House
American Syndicate
Fet
Euch
Eriod
Robathan
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