Badminton Popularity Grows at Royston Courts
Upwards of sixty players attended the Royston Imperial Pavilion on Thursday evening as the Cumberland and Comox Clubs hosted the Royston Club. Play began after seven with no scores kept, turning into a free and easy session. Joe Idiens, the pavilion proprietor, drew many challengers and helped promote the sport. The Royston club opens Sundays from 2 to 6 pm for a nominal fee to encourage youth participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston Imperial
Cumberland
Comox
Royston
Joe Idiens
Joe
Masquerade Dance Draws 250 Dancers to Headquarters
A Saturday masquerade at Headquarters attracted 250 dancers from across the district. Prizes honored best dressed performers in various eras and costumes, with special awards from local companies. Moody's Orchestra provided music and D. M. Isenor led the catering in generous Headquarters style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Biss
L. King
R. Martin
J. Parkin
Moody's Orchestra
D. M. Isenor
Coe resigns as Cumberland night watchman due to ill health
District council hears R Dad Coe resign from the city night watchman post effective November 30. Alderman Maxwell moves to accept the resignation and Mumford requests a letter of appreciation. Temporary successor to be arranged with Clive Banks considered. permanent appointment next year. Moose Carnival set for December 18 at Ilo Ilo Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad" Coe
City of Cumberland & Communicationso
Mr. Coe
Maxwell
Ald
Mumford
Parnham
T. H. Mumford
Coe
Clive Banks
Foresters Host Generous Carnival Dance At Iloo Theatre
Ancient Order of Foresters Courts Bevan 9880 and Cumberland 9831 staged a lively carnival dance Friday at the Iloo Theatre Ballroom. Serpentine confetti hats and free prizes kept spirits high as wheel of fortune, bag natelle, and quoits offered rewards. Jock Stewart and Jim Walker won gifts. R. J. Hassell took the large cake. Plump's Orchestra played until 2:00 a.m. The Foresters thank all who aided in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Foresters
Court Bevan
Court Cumberland
Bagnatelle
Quoits
Jock” Stewart
Jim Walker
R. J. Hassell
Mann's Bakery
Plump
Foresters
Anglican W A Sale of Fancy Work and Cookery
The Anglican W A announces a sale of fancy work and home cooking at Anglican Hall on Wednesday next December 2 at 3 pm. A special Iskimo stall and Fish Pond with candy will be featured, and afternoon tea will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Anglican Church
Whist Drive and Dance in Cumberland Hall
Whist from 7.30 to 9.30 and dancing from 10 to 12 at the G W V A Hall Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland Saturday evening November 28th Refreshments served admission 50 cents.
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G.W.V.A
Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland
Funeral of Mrs Sophie Lobley Held at Cumberland Cemetery
The funeral for Sophie Lobley wife of Amos Lobley aged 37 was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Farmer to Cumberland cemetery on Tuesday November 24. The Rev E O Robathan led services at home and grave side assisted by the Lady Foresters. Pallbearers included E Hunden and D Hunden with Nanaimo men Jack and Dan MacMillan. Tributes of pillow crosses wreaths sprays and flowers were sent by family friends and several Nanaimo Vancouver and Cumberland groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Lobley
Amos Lobley
Funeral For Mrs. Thos Wilson At Cumberland
Large crowd attends the funeral of the late Mrs. Thos Wilson from the family home in West Cumberland to Cumberland Cemetery. Rev James Hood of St George's United Church officiates at both the home and grave site. Pallbearers include A J Taylor H Jackson H Waterfield R H Robertson T Eccleston and F Simister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Wilson
West Cumberland
Cumberland
James Hood
St. George's United Church
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Messrs
A. J. Taylor
H. Jackson
H. Waterfield
R. H. Robertson
T. Eccleston
F. Simister
Roy Cliffe Wins Another by the Knockout Route
In Bellingham on Wednesday night Roy Cliffe knocked out Anderson in the fifth round of a six round bout. Anderson, holder of the Alaskan championship, weighed 180 pounds. This is Cliffe’s second knockout since returning to Seattle after defeating Reddick, the Canadian champ, and about a week earlier he knocked out Battling Murphy in the third round of a ten round bout.
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Bellingham
Roy Cliffe
Anderson
Ponds
Roy
Seattle
Reddick
Murphy
Death of Dr. R. C. Weldon noted in Cumberland
Mrs. A R Stacey of Cumberland learns of the death in Halifax of Dr. R C Weldon Ph D at age seventy seven. Native New Brunswick lawyer and educator former Dalhousie Law School dean and author of many acts including the Extradition Act Weldon Act. He leaves six sons and six daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Stacey
Cumberland
R. C
New Brunswick
Yale
Heidleburg
Germany
Dalhousie University Law School
West
Richard McBride
W. J. Bowser
B. C
Albert County
Lord Aberdeen
Nova Scotia
Weldon
Halifax
Aunt Susan to Visit Cumberland December 16
Cumberland readers await the arrival of Aunt Susan on December 16 with a cultivated retinue. Noted guests include Guy de Marchmont Coggs and The Hon. Samuel Smith. A fuller list of accompanying celebrities will follow, with possible mayoral reception. Moose Carnival Dance slated for Ilo-Ilo Hall on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Susan
Guy de Marchmont Coggs
Samuel Smith
Silver Wedding Celebration at Nelson Hotel
Mr and Mrs A Auchinvale hosted a silver wedding anniversary at the Nelson Hotel with many friends present. The evening featured cards singing and dancing while guests delivered gifts and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Auchinvale
Nelson Hotel
Thomas Graham
Janet Graham
Colville Graham
G. W. Clinton
G. Corwin
G. O'Brien
Jas
W. A. Owen
Cumberland
Fifth Street Now in Excellent Shape
At a Monday city council meeting attended by Mayor Parnham and Aldermen, Alderman P. Mullen reported on the Fifth Street improvements. Most stumps were removed and the road is now over thirty feet wide. one man will be kept on site for another week. Wages to date total $172.00 with final improvements estimated around $200.00. City Hall repairs and fire hall door fixes are planned, a new set of chains for the fire truck will be purchased, and two weeks of bills amount to $600.23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnham
Maxwell
Mumford
Ledingham
Jeffrey
Mullen
Clerk Cope
Board of Works
Ald. Potter
P. Mullen
Fifth Street
Cumberland Resident Dies at Granby Morning
Mrs. Vincent Tapella aged 74 of Cumberland died this morning at Granby where she lived with her daughter. The funeral is set for Monday at 2:30 from Nanaimo Undertaking Parlors and burial in Nanaimo Cemetery. A list of mourners includes Alf Horne and many local residents.
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Vincent Tapella
Cumberland
Granby
Nanaimo
Victorious Owls Fall To Rangers In Key Clash
The Rangers upset the Owls 39 20 in a major senior league game marking the Owls first defeat since last season. P D Qs beat Go Getters 24 5 as Bono led with 12 points and sister Josie added six.
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Cumberland
K. Bono
Josie
P. Partridge
B. Bickle
J. Emily
P. Reade
M. Struthers
Owls
Rangers
Night Birds
Bickle
J. Walker
C. Miller
R. Aitken
J. Robertson
J. Weir
M. Stewart
D. Watson
J. Stevenson
D. Stevenson
G. Graham
Yellowjackets
Special Dances at Royston Pavilion
There will be a special dance at the Royston Imperial Pavilion on Saturday December 12 with the district’s best heated and most comfortable dance floor. An extra dance is scheduled for Boxing Day December 26. Keep these dates open for a good time.
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Royston Imperial Pavilion
Nanaimo Federals Here Tomorrow in Local Basketball Clash
The Nanaimo Federals visit Cumberland for a basketball game tomorrow evening. Cumberland fields guards Denholme and G Graham with Bickle as a reserve, forwards D Watson and M Stewart with J Stevenson and J Robertson as reserves, and center Bob Aitken. The Band Hall crowd is urged to arrive before 8 00 to support the local five.
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Nanaimo Federals
Cumberland
Denholme
G. Graham
Be, Bickle
D. Watson
M. Stewart
J. Stevenson
J. Robertson
Bob Aitken
Fox Buckingham and Carter Stage Great Film Thriller
Lincoln J. Carter and William Fox join for a Cyclone Rider at the Tolo Theatre. Thomas Buckingham directs this thrill packed picture from Carter’s story, a follow up to the Arizona Express and the Eleventh Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Buckingham
Carter
Lincoln J. Carter
King
William Fox
Thomas Buckingham
Tolo Theatre
Arizona Express
Pythian Sisters Whist Drive Draws Seventy Attendees
About seventy people attended the Pythian Sisters Whist Drive at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Aspeay on Dunsmuir Avenue. Thirteen tables played with ladies winning most prizes. Mrs Weir and Mrs Li Francescini led the ladies, while Mrs J Bond and Mrs T Carney won in the men’s side. Cards ran 8 to 10:15 pm, followed by refreshments. Admittance yielded about seventeen dollars. Dance planned at Ilo Hall on Friday.
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Pythian
J. Aspeay
Dunsmuir Avenue
Weir
Li. Francescini
J.bond
T. Carney
Klondike Pioneer Eyes Vancouver Island Prospecting Streak
Victoria telegram reports Robert Henderson 68 year old Yukon veteran plans to prospect on Vancouver Island starting Dec 6 with a partner. He already found color near Victoria and in the Koksilah River, believing a wealth revival may follow the prospecting effort. Nearby notices note Mr. and Mrs. Parnham returning from Everett and Horwock Jr suffering a work injury in No 4 Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Klondike
Robert Henderson
Yukon
Vancouver Island
Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Koksilah River
Dredging Praise Echoed At Courtenay River Meeting
A tense Courtenay city hall gathering Monday night followed criticism of the Courtenay River dredging. MP A. W. Neill district engineer John Forde and others heard figures defending the project. Mayor William Duncan led the session praising the work and urging its timely completion. The meeting expressed broad support and optimism for eventual satisfactory river improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duncan
City of Courtenay
Courtenay
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Anglican W. A
Wm. Neilson and Son
T. Wilson
Alf. Horne
Geo. Harwood
P. Reid
A. Kay
A. Mathison
D. McRae
J. Kerr
A. F. Lee
Mabel Abrams
Ethel Fulcher
L. A. Little
The
Ilo-Ilo
Royston Pavilion
Margaret Struthers
Pythian Sisters Whist Drive
Vancouver Isle
Charles J. Parnham
Everett
Wash
Mr. Parnham
Pred Horwock, Jr
Minto
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