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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 08, 1926

Page

6

Personal News From Local Society and Dance Notes

Miss Lottie Lewis left last week for Acme Alta where she will reside with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs C Segrave Mrs John Bond left Thursday for Coalmont to join her husband Dancing tonight at Tro Ilo Hall from 9 30 pm to 2 00 am in aid of the Cumberland Intermoerate team

Lottie Lewis Acme Alta Mrs. C. Segrave John Bond Coalmont Cumberland Intermoerate

Cumberland United Club honors travel team with gifts

Local residents and officials gathered to honor Cumberland players after a decisive game defeat. R. Brown, J. Monaghan, and W. Brake received rings. medals went to Lady Smith members. gifts included a portable typewriter and a gold wrist watch for former club secretaries. Speakers included C. G. Callin and James L. Brown.

C. Hitchens Sandy Anderson Frank Strang Wally Brake Milton “Tuffy” Davis Alex. Fowler Jack Stewart Henry “Toots” Plump A. Mortimer A. Strang F. Heaps J. Morgan Tait J. Douglas Cumberland D.F.A Ladysmith Mr. Graham R. Strachan Cumberland United W. Walker C. G. Callin B.C. F.A James L. Brown Cumberland United Club A. J. Taylor James Robb

In Memoriam and Classified Notices

In memoriam for Alexander Walker dated October 3 1922 from family and siblings. Also missing Ford tire carrier and balloon spare tire lost between Cumberland and Nanoose September 25. Reward offered and contact Mrs E High Cumberland. Classified ads include opportunities across Canada for managers and salesmen at Sorema Limited Winnipeg. car buyers at B C Motor Exchange Victoria. land purchases by H Webster New Westminster. and a violin sale by E O Haukedal Courtenay.

Ford Cumberland Nanoose E. High

Local Scouts To Receive Signed Portraits

Local Scouts and Wolf Cubs begin fall programme with meetings at the clubroom. Wolf Cubs 3 45 pm, scouts 6 pm. Col Villiers to present two autographed portraits of the late Governor General Baron Byng and his wife in November. Harvest Festival held at Holy Trinity Church with Rev W Corker as preacher on Thanksgiving.

Col. Villiers Baron Byng Percy Stevens Holy Trinity Church W. Corker Comox

Calgary singer Miss Seigel to perform at Cumberland United Church

Rare recital by Theresa M. Seigel of Calgary on October 28 promises unusual interest. A mixed program of humorous and dramatic pieces includes An Abandoned Elopement and The University of Hard Knocks. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Seigel is in high demand and will be assisted by other known artists.

Theresa M. Seigel Calgary Danny University of Hard Knocks

Badminton Season Starts Across District Courts

Badminton gains traction across Comox Royston Courtenay and Cumberland with Cumberland Club opening season at the Anglican Hall and Imperial Pavilion Royston inviting all to watch. Footballers borrow a net for a brisk trial and vow to win silverware.

Comox Royston Courtenay Cumberland Cumberland Club Anglican Cumberland Badminton Club Imperial Pavilion Imperial Badminton Club Athletic Club

Baynes Sound Hotel Destroyed By Fire

Monday fire destroyed the Baynes Sound Hotel two miles south of Union Bay. proprietor Cuddy Johnson and a volunteer crew fought an initial chimney blaze but flames returned later, gutting the building. Built in 1907 as Palmer Hotel, the landmark served logging camps and travelers before its final loss.

Baynes Sound Union Bay Cuddy Johnson Johnson Cuddy

Students Debate Charles I Execution In School Session

High School pupils grow proficient in debating with lively sessions. This week’s matric debate asked if the execution of King Charles was justified with Jessie Brown and Irene Bates for the affirmative and Evelyn Carey and Myrtle Calhan for the negative. The class voted one for the affirmative and four draws, leaving the result unclear. Rev Robathan will address debating methods in Friday’s program.

Charles Jessie Brown Irene Bates Evelyn Carey Myrtle Calhan Robathan

Intermediate Football Dance at the Hlo-flo Hall

An informal notice invites attendance at tonight's Intermediate Football Dance in the Hlo-flo hall. The event is open to attendees seeking a social gathering with music and dancing.

Parting Treasurer Receives Present at Welsh Society Meeting

At a well attended meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the Welsh Society held at Mrs. H. Reese's home on Windermere Ave Wednesday evening, treasurer Mrs. J. Bond received stainless knives. Mrs. Bond is leaving the city Thursday after long service. Mrs. Roberts was elected to fill the vacancy. A Hayseed Ball was planned for November 5 at the Tlo-Ilo hall to be a major social event.

Farewell Party For Mrs Bond Before Move To Coalmont

Mrs John Bond departs Cumberland for Coalmont with her husband after a farewell gathering at her parents home. Guests enjoyed dancing games and music with gifts of an ivory mirror and comb and prizes awarded in guessing contests.

John Bond Cumberland Coalmont J. Hill Lila Lewis V. Marinelli St. Louis Jean Johnson Hazel

Courtenay Fire Brigade Dance Set For October 12

The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Brigade will hold its annual dance next Tuesday October 12 at the Gaiety Theatre. A five piece orchestra will play the latest hits and refreshments will be served. Follow the crowds to this annual event.

Courtenay

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