British Columbia Industries Rally Promises Prosperity
Hon. John Hart Minister of Finance and Industries reports BC industrial conditions at a high, citing fulltime operation of plants in Vancouver and New Westminster. Made in BC campaign boosts local goods, reduces imports, and a renewed provincial optimism fuels plans for Vancouver as a future western hub.
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Victoria
British Columbia
John Hart
Planta
Vancouver
New Weatminster
Department of Industries
B.C
Hart
Industries Department
Jolly St Patrick Party at Mrs McNaughtons Home
A St Patrick's party in honor of Jean McNaughton was held at her mother Mrs G K McNaughtons home last Saturday evening. About fourteen youths attended and enjoyed games and dancing in a lively, friendly gathering.
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G. K. McNaughton
St. Patrick’s
Jean
Delightful Bevan Social and Dance Highlights March 17 1923
A Bevan Burns Committee event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron featured supper and songs after scenes. Attendees included J T Quinn W Weir Harry Buchanan James Irvine Aitken Elizabeth Henderson Cumberland Jean Cameron Nellie Cameron James Walker and others. Vocalists Quinn Buchanan Henderson Palmer and Robertson provided and organized music for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevan Burns
A. Aitken
Robert Aitken
Leslie Palmer
Vancouver
B. C
J. T. Quinn
Harry Buchanan
Elizabeth Henderson
Sam Robertson
Public Meeting Adopts Plan for Cumberland Relief Fund
A council meeting in Cumberland discussed the distribution of funds from the Cumberland Relief Fund. Trustees present included C J Parnham and A J Fouracre. Plan No 2, presented by G O'Brien, was adopted with payments to begin immediately from February 1.
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The
Cumberland Relief Fund
C. J. Parnham
A. J. Fouracre
W. Leversedge
G. K. McNaughton
G. O'Brien
J. G. Quinn
E. Hughes
Board of Trustees
Rev. Leversedge
Mr. G. O'Brien
Jolly Bachelors Club Holds Glorious First Dance
The Jolly Bachelors Club of Courtenay staged their first dance at the Gaiety Theatre last Tuesday evening with about two hundred guests from Courtenay and nearby areas. Austin's Orchestra provided music to lively appreciation. Evergreen decorations and midnight refreshments accompanied dancing until 2 30 a.m. Organizers deserve credit for a well managed affair.
Cumberland Tigers Lose Exhibition Rugby to Vancouver
In front of a small crowd the Cumberland Tigers were defeated 22-0 by a Vancouver Native Sons lineup at Brockton Point. Cumberland showed early promise with solid forward play but faded after halftime as condition waned. Lou Hunter, Stewart, and Decker scored for Vancouver, Cann converting the first try.
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Vancouver
Native Sons
Cumberland Tigers
Brockton Point
Cumberland
Islanders
Lou Hunter
Cann
Stewart
Decker
Grace Methodist Church Sale of Work Scheduled for March 28
A Sale of Work will be held in the Grace Methodist Church schoolroom on March 28 featuring plain sewing, home cooking, candy stalls, and a fish pond. Tea will be served from 3 to 6 PM.
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Grace Methodisl Church
Mrs John Stewart Passes Away From Short Illness
Elizabeth A Stewart died last Wednesday at the family home on Windermere Avenue after a brief illness. She was the wife of John Stewart a noted local football figure and mother to a one week old infant. Survived by husband, her parents Mr and Mrs McConnell three sisters and two brothers all in Ireland and a sister Mrs Wallace of Bevan. Funeral from the family residence this Friday at 6 00 p m with Rev W Levernedge officiating.
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Windermere Avenue
Elizabeth A. Stewart
John Stewart
W. Levernedge
Death claims one more old timer in Comox Valley
Mrs. Mary Jane Turnbull aged eighty two died at Grantham after an extended illness. Born in Stellarton Nova Scotia she came to the Comox District in 1891 living at Cumberland then on a family farm since 1900. Survived by son James and several daughters and sisters. Funeral held Friday from the family home to Sandwich Presbyterian cemetery conducted by Rev W T Beattie with wreaths from Courtenay Assembly Native Sons of Canada and many friends.
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Thomas Turnbull
Grantham
Mrs. Turnbull
Stellarton
Pictou County
Nova Scotia
Comox District
Cumberland
Boston
Henry Campbell
Fraser Milla
Francis Hanley
Mire Bert Moore
Vancouver
Conway
Springhill Mines
Gee
Piercy
Sandwich
Turnbull
J H LePage to Visit Cumberland April 3 and 4
Optician J H LePage will visit Cumberland on April 3 and 4 and stay at the Cumberland Hotel. He invites old friends and customers to meet him on these dates and offers expert eye examinations by appointment.
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J. H. LePage
Cumberland
Cumberland Hotel
Erratum: Islander reports sale of Treloar house denied
In last week's Islander the sale of Mr. T. Treloar’s house to Mr. J. Haworth was wrongly reported. Both parties deny the transaction and the notice retracts the sale.
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The
Islander
T. Treloar
J. Haworth
The Child And Its Environment Lecture In Victoria
Mr J W Gibson of Victoria BC spoke at the parent teachers meeting on gardens in home and school settings. He argued gardening develops planning math science and patience, benefiting both children and educators, and urged schools to invest in grounds and a home improvement campaign with prizes.
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J. W. Gibson
Victoria
B. C
Gibson
Dominion
Mr. Gibson
British Columbia
Webb
Sister of Mrs John Stewart Dies in Cumberland
Deep sorrow is expressed in Bevan over the death of Mrs John Stewart of Cumberland, a sister of Mrs J Wal lace, who passed away on March 21, 1923, leaving a bereaved family.
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J. Wallace
Bevan
John Stewart
Cumberland
G. W. V. A. Notes Urge Dues and Loyalty
The Cumberland Branch meets Tuesdays at 7 30 PM and the club opens evenings from 7 PM. A special meeting is called on Sunday March 25 at 8 PM for important business. Notices list Civil Service vacancies and encourage ex service men to support the organization with dues and participation. Mr. Jack Weber returns home from the hospital to Bevan.
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G. W. V. A. Notice Board
Jack Weber
Bevan
Rev George Knox in Serious Accident After Church Departure
Rev George Knox former Grace Methodist Church Cumberland official was badly injured in Creston British Columbia while adjusting a tangled clothes line. He fell from stacked boxes striking his chin on the ground and remains in critical condition with doctors hopeful for a speedy recovery.
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Geo. Knox
Grace Methodist Church
Cumberland
Creston
B.C
Knox
Dr. Henderson
Cumberland Defeated by Merchants United in Davenport Shield
The Merchants United edged Cumberland 1 to 0 in the Davenport Shield game. Campbell cleared a miskicked shot to Watson for the only goal, with Cumberland pressing in the second half but failing to convert. The match was clean with minor injuries among players.
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Merchants United
Cumberland
Campbell
Watson
Conti
Sale of Work and Whist Drive at Cumberland No 9831
Lad y Forresters Court Cumberland No 9831 A O F will hold a Sale of Work on Wednesday April 25 at the G W V A Hall. Tea 25c during the sale. Evening Whist Drive and Dance admission 50c. Whist 8 10. Dancing 10 12.
Easter Treat for the Kiddies Offered by G W V A
The Ladies Auxiliary of the G. W. V. A. will host an Easter Treat for children of ex service men on Easter Monday from 3 to 6 pm. Donors may leave cakes at the G. W. V. A. Hall after 8 pm on Easter Monday.
Dance in aid of Cumberland relief fund at Courtenay
The Courtenay Orchestra will host a dance at the Gaiety Theatre Courtenay on Tuesday March 27 at 9 00 p m. Gentlemen one dollar Ladies twenty five cents proceeds go to the Cumberland Relief Fund.
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Courtenay
Gaiety Theatre
Cumberland Relief Fund
New Organ Installed at St George's Presbyterian Church
A two manual pedal base reed organ from Thomas Co of St Catherine's Ontario has been installed at St George's Presbyterian Church in Cumberland. It features electric blowing, four tops on the swell and four on the great manual, a 16 foot bourdon bass to the pedals, full couplers for both manuals and a box swell for both manuals. The church is praised for advancing good church music through this instrument.
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Cumberland
St. George's Presbyterian Church
Thomas Co
St. Catherine's
Ontario
Firemens Annual Masquerade a Huge Success
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department held its 27th Masquerade Ball at Ilo-Ilo Hall drawing a full crowd from distant points. A five piece orchestra played while prizes honored best dressed and national costumes with proceeds of 243 dollars going to the fire department funds.
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Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department
Pilling
Walker
Ingham
Plump
Mra
W. Hudson
McRae
Union Bay
P. McNiven
Dimm
Campbell River
Pat Burns
Frank
Piercy
Misa Gray
F. Slaughter
J. Balagno
J. Bartholdi
Miss Grant
Comox
Marocchi
Bill Bergland
J. Haworth
H. Tappen
McQuaig
Courtenay
D. Roy
Royston
Westover
City
Volunteer Fire Department
Holy Trinity Auxiliary Plans Whist Drive and Dance
The Holy Trinity Church women's Auxiliary met at Mrs H Bryan's home and voted to host a whist drive and dance on Friday April 13. Details to follow.
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Holy Trinity Church
H. Bryan
Fireman Sidney Hughes Pleads Guilty on Rebel Conduct
Sidney Hughes a fireman on the 8.8 Canadian Investor pleaded guilty to refusing lawful commands of the ships master and was sentenced to three months in jail with hard labor. Capt Roberts reported Hughes's claim of sobriety on the bridge during a critical navigation moment as the vessel left Vancouver for Victoria.
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Sidney Hughes
Wald
Hughes
Capt
Roberts
Vancouver
Victoria
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ST. Patrick’s Party
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