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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
4
Personal mentions show community life in Cumberland with many local visitors and residents attending events. Notable items include a wedding between Isabelle Baird and James Donelly, dance at Quathinski Cove, and various visits by families from Nanaimo Port Alberni Campbell River and Vancouver.
The Corporation of the City of Cumberland promotes Friday violin and instrument lessons by F. E. R. Mallins at Mrs. J Prizales on Penrith Avenue Nanaimo and Cumberland. Mallins offers demonstrations and practical thorough training with very moderate terms for owners of dogs.
Empire Day Sports staged a sprawling program with girls and boys races from 50 to 100 yards across ages seven to 18. Winners included Gladys Woods Alice McCabe Audrey Booth G. McCabe Barbara Martin G Brown and many others with relay and novelty events. The day also included dog tax notice and fireman competition results.
In a detailed rebuttal the Cumberland City Band contends that winter practices are feasible and that most members also play with other orchestras. They refute claims of poorly supplied instruments and uniforms, noting improvements and self-funded upgrades. They argue the band earned no public teaching fees and often sacrificed work to perform for the city, urging fairness in engagements and funding.
A navy blue girls blazer was left at Cumberland Recreation Ground on May 24. The item is to be returned to Felix Thomas at Courtenay. Please contact the office to reclaim.
The Nanaimo Herald argues the coal flurry harmed the Island industry, praised Hon. W. A. McKenzie for recognizing its value, and urges BC public buildings, mills, and railways to favor British Columbia coal over American fuel oil, stressing provincial economic gain and cooperation with federal efforts.
Mrs. Thomas Baird hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Rita marking her ninth year. Guests enjoyed games dancing and singing with refreshments served by Mrs. Baird and Mrs. Irvine. Attendees included Rita Lizzie Thomasine Bessie Jessie Helen Kathleen Ruth Margaret Dorothy Edith Norma and others.
Mr. R. J. Hastings of the Vancouver Star visited this city on Tuesday and was accompanied by Miss Helen Williams and Miss Lillian Moore, both of Vancouver. They departed by motor the same evening for Alberni.
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