14 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1914
Page
1
At the Guildhall inaugural banquet for the new Lord Mayor Sir Charles Johnston, 1000 guests including Ministers, diplomats, and Allied reps heard Lord Kitchener and others praise Allied resolve. The speech peers urged more enlistments, stressing the war’s unprecedented global stakes and the need for continued support.
Dora Sandland aged 13 of Bevan died at Cumberland Hospital on Sunday due to blood poisoning from a fall during tonsillitis. Dignified service held at St George's Presbyterian Church Cumberland with Rev J Hood and Rev W Elliott. Interment at Cumberland Cemetery. Pallbearers and floral tributes listed. funeral arrangements by Mr T Banks Cumberland.
The wedding of W. J. Harrison of Seattle to Miss Jessie Frame of Cumberland was held at the Frame home by Rev. J. Hood. The bride wore a blue travelling dress with matching toque and carried bridal roses. sister Agnes Frame was bridesmaid in prune broadcloth with white plush hat. The groom was Robi. Gordon of Seattle. After the ceremony the couple left for Victoria en route to Seattle to establish their home. The bride had been a Cumberland teacher and was highly regarded. her absence will be felt in social and winter entertainments.
Joseph Hunter of Canadian Collieries visits, John Denton and others arrive in Cumberland. A Bevan vs Cumberland football game ends 3 to 2, and a basketball match sees Union Hotel beat Bevan 7 to 6. Also a China boy breaks a leg, coal ships near, and local events like a new traveler room display and a foresters court planned.
The Islander reports on a Halloween dance involving the West Cumberland Conservative Band and West Cumberland United Football Club aided by the Girls' Basketball Club. Tension arises as manager J W Wearmouth disclaims responsibility for the use of the basketball club name on invitations despite prior knowledge and involvement.
The Ladies Patriotic Society met on a Tuesday afternoon amid stormy weather with few attendees. They decided to pause work in December and resume in January, requesting all work be completed by the last Tuesday in November. The group noted ongoing meetings at the hall and reported a shipment to Vancouver including shirts and nightwear among other items, tallying extensive contributions over two months.
A grand concert under Grace Methodist Church auspices to be held in City Hall on Monday at 8 p m features top local and outside talent. Admission is 50c and 25c. Invitations are issued for the Harmony Dancing Club opening dance at Ilo Ilo Hall on Thursday November 19. The club comprises Cumberlaid youths planning semi monthly dances all winter with careful planning to ensure enjoyable evenings.
Mr and Mrs Sam Piercy departed for Southern California on Wednesday. Sink Kee's special train left for Bevan yesterday and will return at midnight. Transformers for the Courtenay Light Heat and Power Co are due next week and the light will be turned on. Arrangements have been made to light the streets of Courtenay.
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