Locals Edge Nanaimo Veterans In Close Island League Match
In a tense Upper Island League game at the local grounds the Nanaimo Veterans nearly earned a share of the points. Tucker James scored the decisive goal five to six minutes from time after a cross by Bannerman, sealing a 1–0 victory for Cumberland. Blair won the opening coin toss and Cumberland defended the town goal. Early pressure from locals yielded multiple near misses, with Deluce delivering dangerous crosses and Bannerman combining with Plump on the left. Second half saw Cumberland press more, but the Veterans defended stubbornly until the late strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Tucker James
Bannerman
Blair
Cumberland
Deluce
Plump
Brancip
Ambulance Association Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The St John s Ambulance Association held its annual meeting on Friday October 4. New officers elected for the coming year include President James Quinn Vice President H Waterfield Secretary Treasurer J J Kirkbride with finance committee members W Beveridge J Matters Jonathan Taylor and Robert Reid and hall committee members J Matters Jonathan Taylor and Robert Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Ambulance Association
James Quinn
H. Waterfield
Sec.Treas
J. J. Kirkbride
W. Beveridge
J. Matters
Hall
Jonathan Taylor
Robert Reid
Captain Applejack on Film Strangers of the Night at Ilo-Ilo Theatre
Fred Niblo produced a film version titled Strangers of the Night of Walter Hackett’s Captain Applejack. Stars Matt Moore Enid Bennet Barbara La Marr and Robert McKim lead with Emily Fitzroy Otto Hoffman Mathilde Brundage and Thomas Ricketts in supporting roles. Bess Meredyth adapted the screenplay and Alvin Wyckoff photographed the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hackett
Captain Applejack
Fred Niblo
Mrs. Fair
Louis B. Mayer
Metro
Niblo
Matt Moore
Enid Bennet
Barbara la Marr
Robert McKim
Emily Fitzroy
Otto Hoffman
Mathilde Brundage
Thomas Ricketts
Bess Meredyth
Alvin Wyckoff
Boston Blackie Penal Problem in Prison Reform Film
The Fox drama Boston Blackie starring William Russell and Eva Novak screens at Io Ilo Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Based on Jack Boyle The Water Cross, it shows prison cruelties such as the water cross and follows Blackie through adventures leading to a humane reform in American prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Boston
Water Cross
Eva Novak
Boston Blackie
Badminton Club Elect Officers For Season
The Cumberland Badminton Club held its annual meeting at Anglican Hall selecting A. H Webb as president T Mordy as vice president C. R Drader as secretary treasurer. Dues set at 4.00 for individuals 6.00 for couples with 76 cents monthly option. Membership open Tuesday or Saturday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Badminton Club
Anglican Hall
A. H Webb
T. Mordy
C. R. Drader
W. Leversedge
Ida McFadyen
Royston School Report September Honors by Grade
The Royston School Report lists top pupils for September across grades 2 through 8. Grade 8 leaders Grace Tran and Laurence Hidwards are noted alongside Grade 7 top students Gladys Idhens and Doreen Ogilvie. Grade 6 includes Bert Carey Bigar Kelly and Jack Hilton. Grade 4 features Annie McLeod and Irene Kelly. Grade 8 also lists Jean Ogilve, and Grade 2/1 highlight Tom Hilton and George Watts.
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Royston
Grace Tran
Laurence Hidwards
Gladys Idhens
Doreen Ogilvie
Bert Carey
Bigar Kelly
Jack Hilton
Margaret Dunn
Annie McLeod
Irene Kelly
Jean Ogilve
Theodore Rodwell
Tom Hilton
George Watts
Poppies Arrive for Armistice Day Sale by Veterans Group
Poppies for Armistice Day have arrived and may be obtained from Mr. J Walton, secretary of the Great War Veterans.
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J. Walton
The
Great War Veterans
Interesting Session Of The Cumberland City Fathers
City Council met October 15 with Mayor C J Parnham and aldermen present. They deferred a pool hall license, discussed Fire Hall insurance, paid Okalla Prison Farm maintenance, considered Medical Health Officer salary, reviewed wiring bids for Fire Truck room, and noted Police Commissioner resignation and housing scheme amortization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Parnham
A. Maxwell
T. H. Mumford
F. Partridge
J. J. Potter
F. Dal- Tos
J. Ledinghan
Perodi
Shorty
Ald
Partridge
G. W. McMynn
Okalla
R. Hicks
Maxwell
Mumford
Cumberland Electric Lighting Company
Ald. Ledingham
Ald Dallas
Frederick D. Pickard
P. P. Harrison
A. A. Brown
K. Abe
Joe Tobacco
John Burghener
James Potier
Nanaimo Champions Set to Invade Cumberland This Sunday
The Nanaimo football team, Canada champions, travel to Cumberland for a clash aimed at stealing two points. Cumberland vows to defend home turf as Nanaimo seeks revenge for a recent defeat at Ladysmith. A large crowd is expected as both sides field full-strength lineups and promise a keen confrontation.
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Nanaimo
Canada
Cumberland
Ladysmith
Whist Drive and Dance by G V A November 2
The G W V A and the Ladies Auxiliary announce another whist drive and dance set for November 2 in the upcoming event. Proceeds benefit the organization with social dancing and card play for members and guests.
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G. We
Two Well Known Residents Laid to Rest In Cumberland
The funerals of John Stevenson and Isabel Michell were held in Cumberland. Stevenson, born in Dalry Scotland, lived here twenty five years and died in the local hospital Friday. Michell died in Cumberland last Saturday and was buried at Rose Bay Cemetery after service at the B C Funeral Company's Chapel.
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J. C. Brown
J. L. Brown
J. Bennie
D Stewart
T. Lewis
J. R. Gray
D. Stevenson
Jessie
Lawrence
L. W. Nunns
J. Grey
RS. Robertson
Royston
D. Stewart
Walker
Cross
G. Robertson
W. A. Niblock
L. A. Grogan
D. Gray
Roas Bay Cemetery
Girls Sewing Club Starts at Royston School
The Royston School sewing club began the term with a meeting at Mrs. Idiens home. Fourteen girls attended and demonstrated keenness for the work. Tea followed with helpers Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Kelly. They sewed about an hour and read Kipling’s Jungle Tales in turns. Future meetings will be held at parents’ homes and are intended to be helpful and pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston
Idiens
Thomas
Kelly
Lectures End Ruri-Diacanal Conference At Comox Deanery
Large audience fills Anglican Church Hall for two talks by Rev. A W Corker and Rev. A D Greene. Greene speaks on Scattered Settlers with lantern slides. Corker, a 34 year BC pioneer missionary, discusses Indian Work and Christian progress among the tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church Hall
Ruri-Diacanal
Comox
Diocese of Columbia
W. Leversedge
A. W. Corker
Alert Bay
A. D. Greene
Quathiaska Cove
B.C
Sale of Work at Grace Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid of Grace Methodist Church will hold a sale of work on November 21. Keep the date open for wonderful bargains and varied items.
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Ladies Aid of Grace Methodist Church
Miss Clara Dalton Becomes Bride Of Mr. H. Knappett
Vancouver wedding reported from the Vancouver Sunday Sun October 14 records Miss Clara Belle Dalton daughter of J. F. Dalton marrying Herbert G. Knappett younger son of the late James Knappett and Mrs Knappett of Victoria in Holy Trinity church. The bride a Vancouver native and UBC graduate wore satin with veil and orange blossoms. Attendants included Miss Hisie Dalton and Miss Maude Knappett. Best man Arthur Knappett of Portland. A reception followed at 1534 Third Avenue West and the couple planned a honeymoon trip to Portland via the Columbia Highway before settling at 8849 Oak Street.
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Vancouver Sunday Sun
Holy Trinity Church
C. B. Clarke
Clara Belle Dalton
J. F. Dalton
Herbert George Knappett
James Knappett
Amd
J. C. Welch
Lohengrin
Wagner
Paul Dougherty
Hisie Dalton
Nonor
Maude Knappett
Miss Dalton
Miss Knappett
Arthur Knappett
Portland
Oregon
Gordon Fowler
Emily Evemy
Third Avenue West
Columbia Highway
Soccer Champions Are Defeated In Island League Match
Nanaimo City lost to Ladysmith by one goal to nil in an Upper Island League fixture at Ladysmith. Rain delayed the start but cleared for a fair ground, with Nanaimo missing Tommy Dickinson through injury. Ladysmith defended the south goal as McDougall scored the decisive goal. Continued on Page Eight.
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Nanaimo City
Ladysmith
Canada
Nanaimo
Tommy Dickinson
Boyd
G. Anderson
Campbell
McCormick
Orr
Battie
A. Strang
Matheson
Sneddon
Houston
Gibbons
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Pts
Ladysmith Davenports
Northfield
N. Elect Officers
Badminton Club
Royston School Report
Cumberland City
Ald. Mumford
Ledingham
Board of Works
Council
Fourth Street
Fifth St
Second Street
Penrith Ave
Derwent Avenue
Finance Committee
Ladies' Auxiliary
Clara Dalton
Mr. H. Knappett
Vancouver
Imany
Clara J. Dalton
H.G. Knappett
Cumberland High School
Knappett
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