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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
2
The Islander published weekly by Islander Publishing Company in Cumberland British Columbia. Subscription rates listed as one year in advance $1.50 and single copies $2.00 for foreign subscriptions to Postal Union. This issue dated Saturday May 20 1916.
Mr Geo Phelps now of Toronto tells a preliminary Civic Improvement League conference that living in a garden suburb inspired his town planning zeal. He cites Hampstead garden suburb in England as a model for beautifying towns and uplifting residents.
The Court of Revision opened with Registrar John Mahoney facing nearly 18 000 objections and 8 800 applications for Vancouver and Richmond voters lists. Voters contended alive status or literacy test eligibility. many women pressed to keep husbands on the list as Dominion ballots loom. Richmond to be heard first with McGeer and Baird present. party workers and Liberals in Vancouver wards assist.
Empire Field Day Sports will be held at Goose Spit Comox on May 24 featuring a baseball game between the 102nd Battalion and Courtenay plus foot races and other field day events. Transportation between Comox and Goose Spit is arranged for visitors. The 102nd Battalion extends a general invitation to all wishing to spend May 24 at Goose Spit.
The Red Cross dance will be held at Ho To dance hall under the Women’s Patriotic Society of Cumberland on Tuesday May 25 1916. Admission charges are 25 cents for ladies and 50 cents for gentlemen. Union Bay Royston and Bevan ticket holders ride free on the regular Tuesday afternoon train. a special train will run after the dance to Union Bay and intermediate points. Tickets may be bought from the conductor on the train and at district points on Monday.
A Red Cross Tea under the Women's Patriotic Society of Cumberland will be hosted at Mrs. E. W. Bickle's home on Tuesday May 28 followed by a dance at the Iloilo dance hall in the evening. More details to follow.
A found locket is available for the rightful owner who can prove property and cover the cost of this advertisement.
Four passenger Hupmobile motor car offered cheap for cash. For further particulars apply Hardy and Biscoe Court enay B C.
The ad touts a reliable engine and efficient performance with durable bearings upholstery and design. It positions Chevrolet as a thoroughly good car that is moderately priced and easy to run inviting readers to contact for more information.
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