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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
1
Courtenay council receives National Defense note of thanks for supplying water to a naval craft at Comox wharf. A survey on a daily Courtenay Powell River boat finds insufficient district support and high startup costs, suggesting private operation at minimum cost only.
Mrs. Carey of Royston led her Panpipers orchestra to a capacity Cumberland Parish Hall audience on a Wednesday evening. The Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church organized the event as a novel social affair with lively performances from Misses Parnham Burroughs and young dancers. The afternoon tea and sale of work also drew good turnout despite bad weather, and plans for similar future entertainments were hinted.
Courtenay May 18 Delegates from district organizations meet in Booth hall to plan Canada diamond jubilee events on July 1 and 2. The effort aims to include Indians in tribal costume and involve all local groups as a united community celebration for the Comox district.
About thirty officers and guards of the Cumberland Review of Women’s Benefit Association attended the Great Rally in Vancouver Tuesday. Lieut. Adgelotte and Deputy Baker of California were guests of honor. Cumberland’s ritualistic work was praised as the gem of the rally. Massed teams and 200 guards and flag bearers created a colorful scene. Cumberland members traveled to Nanaimo after the event, stopping en route to Chemainus for a St. Cecilia Review meeting.
The Byng Boys will play a 22 dance programme on May 24 at Iloilo Theatre including Waltz One-step Foxtrot Brownie Schottische Moonlight Waltz French Minuet and Three-step with intervals. The usual Saturday dance in Ilo-Ilo tomorrow night offers 50c for gentlemen and 26c for ladies for three hours from 9 to 12.
The Imperial Pavilion states a dance will be held every Saturday night with the orchestra. A big Holiday Dance is planned for May 24, with the first event on May 21 clearly announced.
Cumberland invites all to a May 24 celebration marking Queen Victoria's birthday. A morning school parade leads to a day of races, games, a five a side football match, and a Cumberland Bevan baseball game. Queen Helen Magnone will be crowned, with Union Bay organizing. traffic will halt on Dunsmuir Avenue during the parade.
A fierce fire at Beaufort House, residence of Lt.-Col. C. W. Villiers, threatened the building on a high wind. Firefighters battled the flames with water from multiple points, saving furniture and securing the scene. Estimated damage near $5,000. building and contents reportedly insured. Cumberland Fire Brigade lauded for rapid, decisive response.
Courtenay council debates a circular from Fire Chief Thomson inviting public contributions for a chemical truck and outside city fire assistance. Ald Pearse notes lack of legal authority and city ownership of equipment, while D A S McGregor of the BC Fire Underwriters backs the concern.
Despite earlier rain a sizable crowd attended the afternoon tea hosted by Dr and Mrs EB Hicks to benefit the Cumberland Tennis Club. Attendees with racquets enjoyed a few sets as the weather cleared. Next tea is planned by Mrs G W Clinton on Thursday at the MacNaughtons verandah weather permitting, else at Mrs Clinton's home on Dunsmuir Avenue.
Fundraising note shows steady growth with contributions around 5.00 to 6.00 units. The message highlights ongoing support for the Victoria Day celebration and its financial momentum.
The Comox Lake Rod and Gun Club will award $10 to the member catching the largest fish this season, with weight recorded at Mumford's store. The monthly meeting in the athletic hall also discussed wild rice planting to attract ducks, restocking with Kamloops and Cut-throat trout, reporting for deer shooting, and curbing grouse shooting during breeding season. The president noted over 50 paid members and strong finances amid concerns about unlawful poaching. members pledged to inform the provincial police of illegal acts regardless of status.
Cumberland lost to Bevan 12 to 8 in an exhibition game at the Recreation Ground. Errors fueled most runs as Bennie and Hunden pitched for Cumberland, Aitken pitched all for Bevan, with Westfield and Robertson catching. A May 24 rematch is planned to gauge mid-season form.
Courtenay Elks with sixty five local entertainers plan a new musical comedy The Red Widow at Ilo Theatre on June 2. The production mirrors The Beauty Shop with book and music by the same writers and features twenty songs and dances.
Mr. W G Wilson sits for his second class certificate while examiners Mr. T R Jackson and Mr. R Strachan oversee the proceedings.
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