Cumberland Hospital Finances Report Sound Health and Growth
The Cumberland General Hospital held its annual meeting with strong attendance. President Charles Graham outlined a solid financial year ending March 31, 1921, noting 410 admissions, 400 discharges, and a net credit of $1,721.28. Receipts totaled $20,443.77 with expenditures of $18,722.39, a bank balance near $2,000, and no overdraft. The report highlights a cost per patient day of $2.16, a reduction from $2.69, income from Medical Fund at $1,250 grant adjustments to $1,000 monthly, and strong private collections aiding operations.
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Cumberland General Hospital
Charles Graham
Graham
Medical Board
British Columbia
Medical Fund
Union Bay
J. L. Brown
Self
C. B. Wood
F. A. McCarthy
Caetencs
Workmen's Compensation Board
A. J. Taylor
Hard Times Social by Presbyterian Church Planned
The ladies host a hard times social in the church basement on Friday May 13 at 8 oclock. Judges will fine anyone wearing jewelry or not dressed for the theme. A varied programme with games and refreshments is planned. Prizes await the best hard times costume. Admission is 26 cents.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Special Song Service at Presbyterian Church May 8
A special song service will be rendered in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening May 8. Sacred solos will be performed by Mr. Howard Macaulay Mr. Roberts and Miss Beckwith. Several anthems will be rendered by the choir making the evening a complete musical event.
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Presbyterian Church
Howard Macaulay
Mr. Roberts
Miss Beckwith
Whist Drive and Dance at Puntledge May 13
On Friday May 13 a whist drive and dance will be held at Puntledge School beginning at 8 o clock. Dancing starts at 10. A very enjoyable time is promised for all attendees with admission set at fifty cents.
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Puntledge
Final McBride Shield Game Promises BC Title
Cumberland United sails tonight to face St Andrews of Vancouver in the final McBride Shield match for the British Columbia championship. Players are reported match ready as they pursue the title with a $5.90 return fare and a Sunday return.
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British Columbia
Cumberland
S.S. Charmer
Union Bay
Vancouver
Cumberland United
St. Andrews
B. C
United
The
W. Walker
J. Strang
J. Campbell
J. Irvine
H. Roberts
Conti
D. Bannerman
W. Milligan
A. Pilling
C. Hitchens
A. Horne
G. Carle
O. Harrison
D. Wilson
Naval Concert Monday Night in Ilo Ilo Theatre
Arrangements are complete for the Naval Squadron Concert Party to perform Monday night at the Ilo Ilo Theatre. Tickets sell at 50 cents general and 75 cents for box seats, with proceeds aiding charity. The bill includes A B Powell the conjurer, Lieut Cossette as a sketch artist, Stoker Hope the Lancashire clog dancer, and P T Instructor Rees in cutlass swinging, plus comic songs and operatic or sentimental numbers. Doors open 7 30. concert at 8.
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Naval Squadron
Courtenay
Cumberland
A. B. Powell
Lieut Cossette
Stoker Hope
Lancashire
P. T
Rees
Geo. Roby
Charlie Chaplin
Tom Burke
Caruso
Rod and Gun Club Seeks Stocking of Lake
At a recent Rod and Gun Club meeting talk focused on stocking the lake but low attendance halted decisions. Officials plan a big turnout at a Monday 7:30 PM meeting in the Athletic Hall, with Courtenay and Cumberland cooperating and representatives expected.
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Athletic Hall
Courtenay
Cumberland
Masonic Lodges To Meet Here In Cumberland
Masonic lodges from Vancouver Island bring 30 cars from Victoria with Camosun Columbia chapters and about 10 from Nanaimo with Keystone Chapter. About 200 guests are expected plus many wives for a social time. Cyrus Royal Arch Chapter and Cumberland Lodge 26 plan a whist drive at Anglican Hall and a combined dance at Ilo Ilo Hall.
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Royal Arch
Vancouver Island
Cumberland
Victoria
Camosun
Columbia
Nanaimo
Keystone
Cyrus
Cumberland Lodge No. 26
Anglican
Whist Drive and Dance Planned by G W W A Ladies
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the G. W. W. A announces a whist drive and dance at Memorial Hall Friday May 18. Whist starts promptly at 8 with refreshments after. dancing to follow. Admission 60 cents.
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Memorial Hall
Maccabees Women to Hold Sale of Work in June
The Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees plans a June sale of work. Details will be announced later.
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Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Corporal Cronk Resigns From Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Corporal BE. J. Cronk of the Royal North West Mounted Police resigns after two years in Cumberland and plans to move to Vancouver to join Koreen Manufacturing Company. He served in Prince of Wales Own 11th Middlesex cadets, Winnipeg city police, and 11 years with the R N W M P including Arctic duty at Ft. Churchill and overseas service as R.S.M. of the Seventh Battalion C R T. The Cronks are popular and his loss is noted by many friends.
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BE. J. Cronk
Royal North West Mounted Police
Cumberland
Vancouver
Koreen Manufacturing Company
Cronk
Prince of Wales
11Th Middlesex
City Police of
Winnipeg
Arctic
Ft. Churchill
R.S.M
Northwest
Memorial Arch to Be Dedicated on Empire Day
Work on the Memorial Arch in front of the G W V A hall nears completion for the Empire Day dedication. Grounds will be prepared and a new fence erected by G W V A volunteers with lumber donated by local mills, labor provided by the men, offering a nearly costless veteran tribute.
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MacDonald
Boating season boat designs by F Aikawa in Royston Road
Those drawn to water pastimes can find boats of various sizes and designs made by F Aikawa of Royston Road. Aikawa brings long boatbuilding experience including ten years as chief carpenter at Ocean Falls and offers to ensure satisfaction.
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F. Aikawa
Royston Road
Aikawa
Ocean Falls
Union Bay to Elect May Queen for Empire Day
A public meeting in Union Bay favored inviting Cumberland to appoint the May Queen for Empire Day festivities. A training plan by Mrs. Jas. Burns was discussed, with local trustees and Cumberland officials attending. The Celebration Committee seeks miners’ support through collections in mines and permanent seats funded by Canadian Collieries.
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Union Bay
May
Fund—Company
Cumberland
H. Glover and
Baldwin
Jas. Burns
Robt. C. Walker
MacDonald
Thomas Graham
H. L. Bates
Rev James Hood Elected Moderator in British Columbia
Rev James Hood, minister of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was elected moderator of the Synod of British Columbia at the opening session in St John’s Church Vancouver. Three nominations were received with Rev Hood elected unanimously after efforts by other nominees to withdraw. The appointment brings him great pleasure to friends and Cumberland congregations.
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Vancouver
James Hood
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Synod of
British Columbia
St. John's Church
Wm. Stott
Armstrong
T. R. Peacock
Murrayville
Clay
Duncan Campbell
C. A. McDiarmid
Mission City
Grant
Prince Rupert
Peacock
Mood
Council Adopts Poll Tax Bylaw in Special Session
A special City Council meeting chaired by Mayor MacDonald approved the Poll Tax ByLaw through its initial readings. The bylaw covers Cumberland area including the school district and will face final adoption at the next regular meeting. Exemptions apply to residents contributing $5 or more in municipal taxes within their district.
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MacDonald
Cumberland
Children Fancy Dress Ball Tonight at Ho-Ho Hall
A full house is expected for the Children’s Fancy Dress Ball in Ho-Ho Hall this Friday evening. The event, organized by the Cumberland Women’s Auxiliary, features children’s performances from 7 to 10 pm followed by dancing for adults and parents.
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Ho-Ho
Cumberland General Hospital
Naval Cadets Enjoy Royston Picnic From Comox Ships
About 50 young naval men from warships at Comox were hosted at a Royston picnic. The event featured sports with prizes, tea, and dancing in the school, plus music from a Vietrola. Mrs. R. B. Robertson lent her home to the committee, and Mr. Wm Marshall supplied the music.
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Comox
Royston
Canada
R. 8
Garden Party Planned by Holy Trinity Women’s Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church announces a garden party in June. Proceeds will support church programs and community outreach.
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Holy Trinity Church
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H. M. C. S. Aurora
ROD and Gun Club
Cumberland Committee
St. George’s
Province
James
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