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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1920

Page

1

Wrestling Match in Ilo-Ilo Theatre Proves Tame

A dull show at the Ilo Ilo Theatre last Saturday drew mixed crowds as two preliminaries faltered. The main event pitted Taro Miyake the jiu jitsu champion of the world against Gene O Connor the Canadian catch champion, ending with Miyake securing decisive holds after a disorganized, referee-less night.

Andy Thomson Benny Reece Cumberland Thomson Taro Miyake Gene O'Connor Canada O'Connor Gene Bunbury

Masquerade Committee Thanks Public for Support

The Masquerade Committee of the G. W. V. A. expresses gratitude to the public for strong support at their annual masquerade held last week. The event was a great success and left a positive balance after expenses.

Political notes on Sand which church members and local candidates

The report notes Presbyterian members in Sand which withdrawing support after Rev. Menzies named for political honors. Rumors say Indies canvass Comox Valley for Hugh Stewart with urging voters to skip Menzies if Stewart unavailable. Conservative candidate W E Anderson tours the district, claimed to employ Japanese fishermen is denied. he uses white fishermen at his cannery, with no Oriental workers in ten years.

Presbyterian Church At Sandwich Thomas Menzies Comox Valley Hugh Stewart Stewart Menzies W. E. Anderson Anderson Quathinski Cove Campbell River Mr. Anderson British Columbia Canada Cumberland Campbell Rtver

Masquerade Ball for Cumberland Club Announces Prize List

The Cumberland Intermediate and Junior Football Club completes its prize list for the Masquerade ball on November 30. The event promises a stylish program with new features attracting competitors and spectators for a festive night.

Cumberland

Three Vancouver Citizens Sued Over Tax Liability

Exchequer Court information filed against Dr. A. R. Baker and Messrs. FP W. Foster and A. H. Sherman for non payment of delinquent income tax. Writs have been served.

Ottawa Exchequer Court A. R. Baker Messrs. FP W. Foster A. H. Sherman Vancouver

Male and Female Big Feature at Ilo Ilo Today

The film Male and Female adapted from The Admirable Crichton and directed by Cecil B. DeMille plays today at Ilo Ilo with matinee and evening showings. News reviews praise its cinematic polish, grand vistas, and dramatic scenes that heighten the social themes.

Ilo-Ilo James B. Barrie Crichton Cecil B. DeMille The New York Sun Paramount Artcraft Barrie DeMille Belasco Rivoli San Francisco

Bowser and Anderson address Cumberland rally

A large crowd braved heavy rain at the Ilollo Theatre as Hon. W. J. Bowser and Conservative candidate W. E. Anderson spoke on key issues. Anderson pitched his business experience, pledged constituency travel, women’s franchise support, hospital funding, and road improvements ahead of the December 1 election.

Ilollo Theatre W. J. Bowser W. &. Anderson Comox Cumberland Feader Thos EH. Bate Cumberland Conservative Association D. R. McDonald Charles Graham Gee, O'Brien J. C. Brown H. G. McKinnor Me T. Canton

Bowser Defends Record Ahead of Election

Hon W J Bowser addresses audience amid lively reception. He defends Conservative record, cites deficits carried to fund roads bridges and farm development, and contrasts it with current government claims. He notes hardships of campaign season and promises more discussions with electors. (Continued on Page Two)

W. J. Bowser Bowser McInnes

Cumberland Intermediates to face Extension on Sunday

The Cumberland Intermediate Football team travels to meet Extension In termediates at 2 30 p m on the recreation grounds in an Upper Island Intermediate League fixture. Cumberland lost 2 1 at Ladysmith two weeks ago, and Extension promises a strong opponent for a competitive game.

Cumberland Extension Recreation Grounds Ladysmith

High School to Meet Cumberland Juniors Next Saturday

The postponed junior game, originally set for last Saturday due to bad field conditions, will now be played next Saturday. Both teams prepare with updated schedules and venue confirmations.

High School Cumberland

Whist Drive and Dance At Holy Trinity Club

The Men's Club of Holy Trinity holds another popular whist drive and dance on Tuesday evening. Whist starts at 8 with dancing at 10 30. Admission is fifty cents and refreshments are provided.

Holy Trinity

Cumberland Burns Club Meeting Seeks New Members

A Cumberland Burns Club gathering is scheduled for Sunday November 21 at 4 30 p m in the First Aid Rooms. All members are urged to attend and prospective members can enroll at the meeting. The club hopes for a successful season and invites new members to participate.

Cumberland Burns’ Club

Court Bevan AOF Sets Wednesday Meeting

Court Bevan No. 9830 AOF will meet in the Fraternity Hall on Wednesday November 24 at 6 30 p m All members with contribution cards are asked to bring them to the meeting.

Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Friday at 3 PM

The regular monthly meeting will be held Friday at 3 o clock in the Anglican Church Hall. Amy B Clinton serves as secretary for the auxiliary.

Anglican Church Amy B. Clinton

Nominations Revealing Twenty-Two Political Opinion Phases

British Columbia nominations for the next Legislative session list 168 candidates for 47 seats. Parties range from Government 45 and Opposition 44 to numerous independents and labor groups, including Federated Labor 10 and Socialist 7, with several Soldier and Farmer affiliated entries.

British Columbia Opposition Liberal People's Party Conservative- United Farmer Independent Farmer Farmer Soldier-Farmer Soldier Farmer-Labor United Farmers Federated Labor Labor Independent Labor Soldier-Labor- Farmer B. U

Unemployed in Vancouver Put at Six Thousand

Five members of Mayor Gale's immigration committee this week agreed that at least 6000 people in Vancouver were unemployed, a figure higher by 1000 than earlier estimates.

Vancouver Gale

Church Notices For Trinity Sunday Services

Holy Trinity Church Rev W Leversedge announces Sunday Nov 21 Twenty Fifth Sunday After Trinity with Sunday School at 2 30 pm and Hyensong at 7 pm Grace Methodist Church Rev G B Kinney BAy presents flags morning service at 11 am Sunday School 2 30 pm and evening service 7 pm

Holy Trinity W. Leversedge Hyensong Grace Methodist Church G. B. Kinney Bay Flags

Presbyterian Services Schedule with James Hood Pastor

James Hood, pastor, leads morning worship at 11 o clock with Sunday School at 2 30 and evening service at 7 each Sunday. Services Follow a traditional Presbyterian format at the church.

James Hood

Enthusiastic North Island meetings back Anderson

In Alert Bay and communities north of Campbell River crowds rally for Conservative candidate W H B Anderson. Speakers include Capt Endacott and A M Wastell. McInnes criticizes liquor policy. Stewart and Menzies considered hopeless.

Alert Bay Campbell River W. BH. Anderson Anderson Capt. Wadacott A. M. Wastell R. Berteau

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Comox District Quathiaski Cove G.W.V.A Dominion Amina Ater Melville Conservative Party of B.C Hon, W. J. Bowser Burns’ Club Meeting Court Bevan, A.O.F Presbyterian Services North W. W. B. McInnes
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