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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
5
Courtenay representatives F. W. Tull, Wm. Douglas, G. H. Kirk, and Howard Cox traveled by auto to Nanaimo Lodge for the initiation ceremony of new members.
The second Anglican whist drive of the season at Booth's Hall drew many players. Winners across 21 tables included Ladies first Mrs Lester Clarkson and Gentlemen first Mr J Carwithen. Consolation went to Mrs E Baker and booby prize to Mr L Rees. Refreshments followed with music by S Venables, J Carwithen, and Noel Smith.
An old instruction touts Baby's Own Soap as the best economical shampoo for hair health. It describes washing steps with repeated soaping and rinsing and praises the Castille soap scented with flower perfume.
About 60 residents gathered at the Lazo Community Hall to consider merging Lazo and Nob Hill schools with Comox. The vote ended 34 to 24 against consolidation amid lively debate and earnest speakers led by chair Hiles, with Staghall and J. Carthew among them.
In Dove Creek school house over eighty players enjoyed a social evening with whist and dancing. Prizes went to Mrs L Rees Mrs Alec Hogg Mr Harry Gurney and Mr Len Piket. Music by N Smith S Venables and J Carwithen. Next event December 4 with a December 18 Moose Carnival dance teased.
The United Church of Canada movement reaches youth with a National Young Peoples Board programme for ages eighteen to twenty five. At St George's United Church basement a guild was formed with thirty attendees and officers elected to lead the St. George's United Young People's Guild.
Courtenay report notes Mr John Crockett and Mr Bob Woods comparing ploughs on Crockett's Grantham farm. About twenty acres tested with three acres ploughed in a day that would require a full horse team to cover one acre.
Courtenay November 26 Last night the basement of St. George's United Church hosted a social auction and supper. Bidders filled the room for needlework and home cooking lots. E F Thomas led the auction while L Moody Smith provided music. Proceeds neared one hundred dollars with Rev Beattie chairing the event.
Courtenay assembly No 3 Native Sons of Canada hosted a social evening at Booth Hall with a vocal and musical program. A three piece orchestra provided entertainment and refreshments were served to a good turnout.
Of Messrs. S. Venables J. Carwithen and F. Wood provided excellent music which kept the dancers going until midnight.
The Dominion Department of Public Works and a dredging contractor reached a satisfactory contract after price reductions. Courtenay officials praised the prompt response of the district engineer and engineers. City plans may use dredged river bed material for fills beside the work if suitable.
A Court of Revision for parties entitled to vote in Cumberland's municipal election will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday December 10 1925. W H Cope.
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