Death of J. B. Ward of Little River District
Mr. J. B. Ward, longtime Comox Valley resident and former ward of the St. Liz Anglican church, died suddenly at home. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Blanch and Constance Ward. Funeral services are planned with Titterment from the Anglican church at Sandwick, conducted by W. T. Bettie featuring a service at John Sutton's undertaking parlors.
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Blanch Ward
China
Constance Ward
Noble Hill School
W. T. Beattie
John Sutton
Sandwick
Bold Express chapter play thrills on moving train stunt
William Duncan stars as well as directs The Last Express a Universal feature with Harry Woods. Duncan and Woods perform a daring rope snare from a rear train platform in a scene acclaimed as among the screen’s bolder feats. The story from Crossed Wires follows Duncan as railroad president aiding Edith Johnson to thwart traitors in the company with future chapters promising further thrills.
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William Duncan
Universal City
Gaiety Theatre
Courtenay
Duncan
Universal
Harry Woods
Woods
Courtney Ryley Cooper
America
Edith Johnson
Denver
May Day Social At Beaufort House Funds Boosted
May Day funds were augmented by a social evening at Beaufort House in Courtenay on May 14. A whist drive drew about twenty tables with winners in both ladies and gentlemen divisions. Dancing followed to a four piece orchestra. The event, organized by Mrs. M. Nesbit, increased the May Day fund by fifty dollars.
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J. Williamson
Messrs
N. Smith
Robert Sutherland
Stanley Venables
Funeral of J. B. Ward Held in Courtenay and Sandwich
The funeral of J. B. Ward, longtime Little River District resident, was held Tuesday afternoon. The service was led by Rev W T Beattie at the Courtenay undertaking parlor before the procession to Anglican Church in Sandwich with Rev J W Flinton conducting church and graveside rites. pallbearers A B Ball Gee Butchers W Gage J B Holmes W Pritchard and W Stevens carried the remains. floral tributes included two crosses crafted by Mrs J Knight.
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A. B. Ball
Gee. Butchers
W. Gage
J. B. Holmes
W. Pritchard
W. Stevens
J. Knight
Lazo Mission Chooses New Church Warden
Per C J M Phelps who succeeded the deceased gentleman as church warden of the Lazo Mission, the appointment confirms the transition of leadership in local religious affairs.
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Lazo Mission
C.J.M. Phelps
Mothers Honored at Banquet by C G I T
Courtenay May 12 The second annual C G I T Mother and Daughter banquet was held in St George's Presbyterian Church basement with about eighty attendees. Tables overflowed with flowers and food as Muriel McPhee chaired the program featuring toasts and tributes to mothers daughters guests and the church with Agnes Williams and Mrs Beattie leading the Canadian Girls in Training group. A musical program with solos and a quartet closed the evening.
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Grace
King
Irene Smith
Matthew Smith
Mrs. Sutherland
Beatrice Catchhpole
Nellie Taylor
Trances Smith
Violet Trotter
W. T. Beattie
Annie Crawford
William Duncan
Agnes Williams
Mrs. Beattie
Annie McCourt
Mrs. Rodger
Mothers Day Observed Across Courtenay and Comox
Courtenay May 12 Mothers Day marked fittingly in Presbyterian services at Comox Sandwich and Courtenay. In Courtenay evening service the two C.G.I.T. groups attended and sat in front centre seats. Special hymns were sung and Mr Herbert Smith delivered Mothers prayer in a moving rendition.
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Comox
Sandwich
C.G.I.T
Herbert Smith
Campbell Brown
Welling
Missionary’s Motherhood Address Draws Full Church
Mrs. ton, once a missionary in South China, spoke on motherhood in three parts: its glory, its duties and privileges, and its eternal significance. She shared China experiences and life abroad, delivering a clear, convincing talk. The C.G.I.T. welcomed worshippers with flowers at the church entrance as attendees filled the seats.
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E.E. Church
South
China
Brown
C.G.I.T
Mother
Hospital Auxiliary Will Meet Friday
The Ladies Auxiliary to Cumberland General Hospital will hold a regular meeting at Anglican Hall on Friday May 22 at 3 00 p m RB N Jeffrey secretary
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Cumberland General Hospital
Anglican Hall
N. Jeffrey
Comox District Rod and Gun Club Meeting Notice
The Comox District Rod and Gun Club will hold a meeting at City Hall Courtenay on Tuesday May 19 at 8 p.m. All sportsmen are urged to attend as the event serves their interests.
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Comox District
Courtenay
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