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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
3
A large crowd attended a whist drive and tea at Mrs. Jas. Murray's home, organized by the W. E. A. Nine tables played with prizes for top players Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. Spence, and Mrs. Jackson. A drawing for non players yielded Mrs. Coe a dish. Mrs. Murray held the big chicken dinner ticket, Mrs. Frelone won for best story, and refreshments were served. Proceeds benefited Review funds. the next tea will be at Mrs. Coe's.
Mrs. H Treen nee Allison Mann was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mesdames J L Brown J C Brown W M Brown M M Brown H C Brown at the Brown home. Autumn decor included leaves ivy and chrysanthemums with a cut glass centerpiece. Whist games crowned prizes for Mrs H Brown first Mrs Bell second and Mrs Free- as the event closed.
The article surveys British Columbia Ontario and Yukon mining progress from 1890s to 1920s. It notes Tyee Texada Jullinia Anyox Premier and Porcupine districts, railroads spurring discoveries, and coal asbestos gold copper and other resources. Yukon placer gold totals exceed 182 million dollars.
A social evening featured a guessing contest won by Mrs. McMillan with first prize and Mrs. Turnbull second. Performances included a solo by Mrs. Ledingham and piano by Mrs. Hewitt. Guests helped with refreshments. Misses Jean Isobel and Katherine Brown aided serving while Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Treen presided at the urns. A pair of pastel dressed young girls delivered a dinner set as a bride gift. The card lists numerous attendees including Mesdames Baird, Buchanan, Bell, Beveridge, Coe, Freeburn, Auchterlonie, Hewitt, Ewart, Mann, Treen, Turnbull, Williams Maxwell, McMillan, D. McLean, Ledingham, Whyley, Sutherland and Misses Armstrong and Allan. Card of thanks notes Hallowe'en Tea success from the High School. A found small watch and pendant ad invites owner to identify and pay for this notice.
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