Courtenay District Social Event Fetes H M S Capetown Officers
A Social evening at Elk Hotel Comox honors H M S Capetown officers on the eve of departure for Vancouver after a five day stay at the naval base. Civilian guests listed include Mr. and Mrs Hargood Ash and many others. Civil and political topics touched on labor, immigration, Soldier Reestablishment, and Civil Service reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Hotel
Comox
H. M.S
Capetown
Vancouver
Naval Base
Hargood Ash
F. C. Brock
Biscoe
J. Carey
Leroy Cokely
H. Cooke
G. B. Capes
J M. Curtis
G. T. Corfield
K. N. Taylor
Be, Wood
G. P. Osler
B. W. d'Esterre
Novelty Concert by Capetown Boys at Gaiety Theatre
The Capetown crew staged a successful charity novelty concert at the Gaiety Theatre in Courtenay on Monday night. One hundred sailors traveled from Comox in cars lent by locals for the Courtenay Boys Naval Brigade fundraiser. Mayor Simms spoke as the program opened, with acts from banjo duets to "Capetown Queries" and saluting highlights like "Cheese It" and the "Roly Poly" routine. A post show dance followed for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Comox
Courtenay
Thornsley
Boys’ Naval Brigade
Lloyd
Mayor Simms
Cooper Wiggins
Neill Speaks on Ottawa Session At Courtenay Talk
Mr A W Neill M P visited Courtenay and spoke at the Gaiety Theatre about Ottawa’s last session. He urged readers on oleomargarine rules to protect public interest and criticized Tolmie and Stevens over butter substitutes and fuel oil duties. He discussed Chinese egg labeling and opposed Oriental presence in provincial industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Neil
Courtenay
Gaiety Theatre
Ottawa
Comox
Canada
Tolmie
Agriculure
House of Commons
Neill
H. H. Stevens
Vancouver
W A Hold Bazaar Draws Strong Support At Anglican Event
The Women's Auxiliary to St John s and St Andrew s Anglican Churches held a bazaar and afternoon concert with vocal solos, violin selections, and many booths. Mrs W A Richardson and Mrs W R Cooke assisted. Miss Hazel Leighton led music. Attendees praised decorations and sales were brisk, as Hurtley and local volunteers spoke of the event. Note: some names appear across various roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.John’s
St. Andrew’s
Hazel Leighton
M. B. Tribe
Ben
Union Bay and Bevan Face Scoreless First Half
Union Bay and Bevan played a Junior League match at the Recreation Grounds with no score at halftime. Campbell near the interval had a goal ruled offside, Bevan netted late, and Jack Campbell equalized for Union Bay with two minutes remaining to end all square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bay
Bevan
Recreation Grounds
Bay
Clam Diggers
Campbell
the Bay
Jack Campbell
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McLaughlin
Geo. H. Pidcock
Geo. J. Hardy
Jonathan
T. Booth & Sons
Star Livery Stable
Alex. Maxwell
Pro
Cumberland, B. C
News of
Courtenay District
H.m.s.capetown
Mr. Neill
Civil Service Commission
A Cleland
A. Urquhart
Capetown Boys
A. W. Neill
W. A
W. J. Hagarty
McLeod’s Store
Cumberland
Stanfield
J. McLeod
Ana Oan
Joe
Corfield Motors, Limited
Ford Dealers
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