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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
2
The writer describes a tranquil day on a Cumberland beaver dam and lake setting near Vancouver Island. A companion and narrator admire clear waters, a beaver dam and house, lily pads, ducks, a deer, and six trout caught. They praise remote woods as a solace from city noise and recount a contrast with a city-dweller who cannot appreciate such escapes.
JaREEMAN HOPGOOD challenged Irving T. Bush to a written debate on God’s existence. Bush replied that science and faith can coexist, noting neither side can prove the infinite. He argued belief is a matter of faith and that the happiest people live by Bible teachings.
Union Bay resident Miss Rose Johnson sails to California for a month with friends. Mr. J. Jack visits from here at the wish of his sister Mrs. V. At daughter Mrs. D. N. Haggart for the bison, past week. Miss Minnie Mugford, after visiting Miss G. Kay, returns to Vancouver. Mrs. J. Alder leaves for Vancouver while her relatives visit in Seattle and Vancouver. Miss Helen Jardine returns to Vancouver after a two week stay with Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown.
Miss Greta Kay has taken a post in J. M. Mitchell’s Courtenay office. Mrs. J. Wilkinson improves in Comox Hospital. Winnie and Louise Bowden hosted a Court Whist party in honor of S. Nakamura heading to Vancouver. Winners were Greta Kay and Tom Formby. Scuta embarks on a new venture. A. H. Glover to spend weeks in Victoria. W Carter visits Vancouver. C Hooper visits parents in town.
In Cheshire two weeks ago, Mr. Robert Williamson is highlighted as a valley farmer and Crowton Farm is recalled from Farm and Home. Mrs. William Hutton sufers a hand poisoning accident, while Noble Harrigan brings home a deer. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haddon visit Carter’s, with Mrs. Haddon staying on the week.
Last week a Valley boy from Duncan named Tom Miller suffered a severe accident. Complications forced amputation below the knee, and his family receives community sympathy for the young man facing life with a handicap.
W. J. Pollock travels to Vancouver for a Medical Board related to overseas service. Harvest Festival at St. Peter's Church features morning sermon by Rev. G. L. Bourdillon and evening service by Rev. A. W. Corker. Decorations donated produce to St. Joseph's Hospital. C. Harris returns to Nob Hill after summer at Deep Bay.
The Ilo Ilo Theatre plans a Thursday morning matinee at 10 30 to show the Tunney Dempsey Fight Pictures. Miners on the afternoon shift can view the event as a chance to see the greatest prize fight.
Inspector Middleton of the Department of Public Works visits the district to examine the Tsolum and Comox school buildings and the Cumberland General Hospital annex.
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