St Johns Ambulance Whist Drive Acknowledged As Success
The Cumberland Centre of the St Johns Ambulance Association held its annual Whist Drive and Dance at Io-Ilo Hall on Friday night with over thirty two tables. Prizes and certificates were awarded to both junior and senior winners as Thomas Graham praised the association’s work and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
St. John’s Ambulance Association
Thomas Graham
Bobba
Shortt
R. Goodall
R. T. Brown
Graham
Association
Cumberland Centre
Muriel Harrison
Magnus Brown
Thomas Robertson
Thomas Massey
Jack Watson
Mathew Brown
J. Dallas
Alex Watson
J. Robertson
T. Williams
J. G
E. R. Hicks
A. J. Taylor
H. Waterfield
J. T. Brown
J. Brown
Harmony Rebekah sale and Cumberland Welsh Society drive
Harmony Rebekah Lodge holds a Home Cooking Sale Saturday October 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rickson's Old Store Dunsmuir Avenue. The Cumberland Welsh Society hosts a $00 drive Monday October 18 at 7 30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall admission 85 cents refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Rickson
Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland Welsh Society
Night Classes Registration Open for 1927 term
All persons wishing to attend Night Classes must register with Principal Shenstone of the High School or Principal Apps of the Public School by October 15. If enough applicants are found, classes will form to begin about November 1, 1927. Board of School Trustees A McKinnon, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenstone
Apps
Board of School Trustees
A. McKinnon
Cumberland Cribbage Club Holds Wednesday Meeting
A Cumberland Cribbage Club meeting was held in the Athletic Hall on Wednesday evening. Officers named include President W Henderson and Vice President John Robertson with T Robertson as secretary treasurer. Membership is $1 per member. New members join with a first class reputation and the club aims to win the league. Delegates meet tonight to discuss forming a Cribbage League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Cribbage Club
Athletic Hall
W. Henderson
John Robertson
T. Robertson
Gough
W. Whyte
Bing
Cumberland City Council Debates Printing Bid and Infrastructure
City Council in regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding reviews Comox Argus printing bid, approves filing for future consideration, and discusses finances. Finance Committee reports accounts. Alderman Parnham cites bank balances. Henderson notes police residence foundation repairs and a new Third Street fire hydrant tied to a water main project. city refuses to pay for shut-off valves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Parnham
Mumford
Ledingham
Henderson
Williams
Cope
Cumberland Hospital
Cumberland
Prince of Wales
Comox Argus
City of
Ald
Board of Works
Third Street
Court House
Japtown
Jackson Bros Instruct Gym Club Forming For Boys
A meeting at Anglican Hall gathered young boys to form a gym club with W. and H. Jackson as instructors. An inter club meeting was set for Friday at six o'clock to elect officers. A four week physical training course and boxing, wrestling, and Ju Jitsu were planned to prepare members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Hall
Messrs. W. and
H. Jackson
Firemen's Dance Brilliant Success in Courtenay
The Courtenay Volunteer Firemen hosted an annual dance at the Gaiety Theatre marking the city’s water supply anniversary. The evening featured red and white decorations, the Canary Club Orchestra, and proceeds earmarked for the Chemical Truck Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Gaiety
Canary Club
Chemical Truck Fund
Birthday Party Surprise for Mrs Brown at Home
Last evening about twenty friends gathered at Mr and Mrs M M Browns home to celebrate Mrs Browns birthday with cards songs and a radio programme. Refreshments followed and prizes were awarded to Mrs T McMillan and Geo Brown first and Miss B Williams with Mr E Gaw second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Brown
C. Gaw
Riverton
Wash
J. Coates
G. Brown
S. Williams
W. M. Brown
H. ©. Brown
J. C. Brown
T. McMillan
Ed. Williams
Jnr
G. Williams
B. Williams
Harry Tarr
Brown
Annual Bazaar by Cumberland United Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Cumberland United Church will hold their annual bazaar in the Church Hall on Wednesday November 16 with particulars to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of Cumberland United Church
Jewel Presented To Local Lady at Fraternal Auxiliary Meeting
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Hayles held its first meeting. New officers installed by Nanaimo visiting officers included Mrs. G. A. Slaughter, Mrs. N. Hickman, Mrs. Agnes McMillan, and Mrs. B. E. Mortissy. Laurie deputy organizer spoke. a jewel was presented to Mrs. Geo. Richardson for pioneering women organizers in B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hayles
Nanaimo Ladies’ Auxiliary
G. A. Slaughter
P.P
N. Hickman
V.P
Agnes McMillan
BE. Mortissy
Laurie
Grand Lodge
The
Comex Aerie
Brothers of the Aerie
Bro. Carney
Aerie
Geo. Richardson
B.C
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mrs Donald Receives Farewell Gift at Cumberland Event
Mrs Henry Gibson hosted a Monday evening gathering to honor Mrs Donald who left Cumberland on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Logan, Mrs Hanna, Mrs Graham, Mrs Bates, Mrs Woods, Miss H Hanna, Mrs Gibson, Mrs Donald, and Mrs G Shearer. The senior CGLT of St George's United Church reorganized for winter activities with officers elected: President Miss Annie Mann, vice president Miss Lily Grant, secretary Miss Annie Beveridge, treasurer Miss Marjorie Brown, leader Miss Allison Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Cumberland
C.G.L.T
St. George's United Church
Annie Mann
Lily Grant
Annie Beveridge
Marjorie Brown
Allison Mann
Children’s Day Services at Italy Trinity Anglican Church
A special Children’s Day program is planned at Italy Trinity Anglican Church on Sunday October 16 with a 7 PM evening service inviting parents to attend with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Trinity Anglican Church
Edmonton scouts praise Rev W Leversedge camp leadership
The Canadian Churchman lauds Rev W Leversedge formerly vicar at Holy Trinity Cumberland for guiding a Hoy Scout camp at Lake Wabamun near Kuapaswin station. About eighty boys from Edmonton and area, led by multiple scout masters, enjoyed religious instruction, field work, and bird talks with praise for Leversedge’s indefatigable planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Leversedge
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Cumberland
Toronto
Gentleman
Queen
Edmonton
Alta
Hoy
Lake Wabamun
Stony Indian Reserve
Kuapasiwin Station
Bennet, McClosky
Oneway
Edson
Canp
Pierce Goulding
Laight
Frank L. Farley
Camrose
Alberta
Ladies' Aid Tea Sees Farewell to Mrs Donald
The United Ladies Aid of Cumberland United Church hosted a Monday tea at Mrs Richardsons home in honor of Mrs Donald who departs for Vancouver next week. Twenty two guests enjoyed a musical program and wished her luck in her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ladies’ Aid
Cumberland United Church
Richardson
Donald
Vancouver
Aid
Nanaimo Woman Addresses Women's Missionary Society Talk
Mrs. (Rev.) W. R. Welch of Halifax Street United Church in Nanaimo spoke to the Cumberland United Church Women’s Missionary Society on Wednesday evening. She discussed the United Church WMS and kindergarten work with Chinese and Japanese in Nanaimo, and shared experiences from Belgian Congo missions where she and Rev. Welch spent years. The local WMS welcomed the message and opportunity to hear her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Welch
Haliburton Street United Church
Nanaimo
Victoria Presbyterial
The
United Church
Women's Missionary Society
Cumberland United Church
Welch
W.M.S
Belgian Congo
Africa
Rey
Showers Honor Bride-To-Be Miss Mary Francioli
A bridal shower for Miss Mary Francioli, to be wed to Mr. Robertson, was held at Mrs. R. K. Walker's home with whist prizes won by Mrs. R. D. Brown and Mrs. T. Roberson, and a guessing contest won by Mrs. J. Gear. Guests included numerous local ladies and families. a wagon bouquet of gifts was drawn in by Dot Town. The wedding is set for October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Francioli
Robertson
R. K. Walker
R. D. Brown
T. Roberson
J. Gear
Lancing
Verna Murray
J. Westfield
W. T
Mary Mranetoli
Andrew Ogo
Maryport Avenue
Eviewers
Emma Ducen
J. Marocchi
T Brown
Mary Picketti
Laureen Freloni
Dorothy Bogo
A. Bogo
L. Bogo
J. Bogo
B. Ducca
Mesdames
L Frelone
T. Brown
K. Bobba
L. Robertson
A. Marello
K. Marocchi
L. Hutchinson
D. Marinelli
W. Gordon
S. Conti
M. Francioli
Jenny Bogo
Lena Bogo
Laureen Frelone
Emma Duecca
Josie Bono
Katie Bono
Victoria Bono
Katie Bartoldi
Nettie Robertson
Nellie Camron
Chrissie Robertson
Josse Pirovaini
Mary Bardessoni
Cumberland Legion Armistice Masquerade Ball at To To Hall
Cumberland branch of the Canadian Legion hosts its annual Armistice Masquerade Ball at the To To Hall on Friday November 11. The event invites local residents to honor veterans with an evening of costumes and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion Masquerade
Cumberland
Canadian Legion
To To
Ever- Canadian Legion
British Columbia Leads in Old Age Pension Agreement
British Columbia becomes the first Canadian province to implement the Old Age Pension Agreement with first federal payments expected late this month. The Workman's Compensation Board notes 13,000 residents over 70, with unusual birth certificate requirements creating application delays and a mix of bachelors and spinsters among applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Dominion of Canada
Workman's Compensation Board
Pensions Department
New British Record Set In Channel Swim By Mona McLellan
Miss Mona McLellan known as Dorothy Cochrane beat Gertrude Ederle’s time by one hour twenty one minutes, swimming Cape Gris Nez to Folkestone in thirteen hours ten minutes with Loran of Harley Street to claim a $5 000 prize. Paris papers question the feat while Le Matin notes observers sighted the start and the accompanying light boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona McLellan
London
Miss Gleitz
Gertrude Ederle
Cape Gris Nez
Folkestone
Miss McLellan
Dorothy Cochrane
Loran
Harley Street
Lord Ridell
News of the World
Ederle
Paris
le Matin
Semiphore
Ishak Helmy
Entertains Sewing Club in Maryport Avenue gathering
Mrs. Guy Curwen and Mrs. Watson Sr honored as Maryport Avenue residents entertain the Ladies' Sewing Club last evening with a social gathering and conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Curwen
Watson, Snr
Maryport Ave
Ladies’ Sewing Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. John’s Ambulance
Sid. Hunt
Byng Boys Orchestra
Cribbage Club
Jackson Bros
Mrs. Donald
Henry Gibson
Ladies’ Aid
W. T. Brown
L. Frelone
Boffey
5. L. Robertson
C. Miller
C. Aitken
A. Aitken
J. Irvine
Gibb
W. Weir
St. McAllister
J. Drummond
D. Rawlinson
G. Lindsay
J. Murray
W Be
Channel Swim
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Limited
Pam
WM. Henderson, JR
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