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Newspaper

Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 20, 1923

Page

8

Sutherland's Dry Goods Store Bulks With New Sweaters and More

A large shipment of boys and youth sweaters in multiple color combos and sizes 24 to 28 priced at 3.75. larger sizes N10 to 84 at 8.95. Men's white jumbo sweaters at 9.95 and khaki headlight pants 3.95. Tiger Brand underwear and boy's combinations stocked, with linen and Irish linen handkerchiefs, silver lace, Ayrshire blankets, and ladies underwear all offered at Sutherlands.

Sutherland’s Sutherland Boy's

For Sale Upland Pigs Go On Block At Eight Months

FOR SALE YOUNG BIRKSHIRE Pigs unequalled for early maturity and ready for the block at 8 months $5 each R Waddell RR 1 Cumberland FOR SALE 1 YEARLING TOG GENBERG BUCK GOAT FROM ELBAR RANCH Price $15 delivered in Cumberland or near vicinity Apply Mrs W Hanna RR No 1 Comox FOR SALE THOROUGHBRED COCKER SPANIEL Pups Splendid Retreavers C B Starrup opposite Urquhart s Mill Courtenay Road Arden Phone 162F FOR SALE TWILIGHT HERALD Heater Practically New Good appearance $12 202 Derwent Ave

Birkshire R. Waddell Cumberland Elbar Ranch C. B. Starrup Urquhart’s Mill Courtenay Road Arden Twilight Herald Derwent Ave

Help Wanted Notices from a Rural Daily Page

Classified items seeking a mother’s helper and light housekeeping for a good home offered by Mrs. James E. Whitworth. Also ads for clams at Sidney Wharf and a farm for sale in Minneapolis with cash price details from D. P. Hush.

James E. Whitworth Cumberland Islander Office D. P. Hush Minneapolis Minn

Municipal Election Act Registration Rules For January 1924 Vote

The notice sets registration rules for the January 1924 municipal election. Household or license holders must register with the City Clerk by October 15. Qualifications include British subject status, 21 years old, city or school district residence since January 1 1923, tax payments of at least two dollars or a six dollar trade license, and proper declaration before an authorized official. City Clerk office hours are 10 to 12.4 and 38 to 1 p m.

Modern woman trades hair for relative spite in verse

Rather than cutting off her nose to spite her face the modern woman of ten shaves her hair to provoke a relative. A recent poem titled Lord Make Me a Man appears in a cotemporary piece suggesting it may be from a discouraged spinster.

Enjoyable Birth Day Party for Alden Francescini

A pleasant surprise ninth birthday party was held for Alden Francescini on Saturday. About twelve youngsters attended, sharing games and songs while Alden received many gifts. Mrs Francescini provided refreshments and the guests included Norman Freloni, Lena Marletti, Cyril and Gertrude Davis, Eleanor Davis, May Beveridge, Annie Beveridge, Josie and John Burghiner, Viola Reese and Joe Wy lie.

Alden Francescini Alden Francescini Norman Freloni Marletti Lena Marletti Cyril Davis Gertrude Davis Eleanor Davis May Bever

Neill Sentenced to Six Months for Bootleg Liquor

Cumberland man Wesley H Neill bought a large bootleg liquor supply in Vancouver and was arrested on return to Cumberland aboard the same boat by Provincial Constable Matthews who, sensing trouble, offered a bribe of 50 dollars which the magistrate refused, sentencing Neill to six months.

Wesley H. Neill Cumberland Vancouver Vancouver Island Matthews Neill

Banks elected delegate to Duncan convention

At a Cumberland School Board meeting Mrs. T. E. Banks was chosen as a delegate to the Duncan convention of the B C School Trustees Association. The board also debated resolutions and directed the delegate to report at the next meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Cunliffe and family depart for Ladysmith to reside.

Cumberland School Board T. E. Banks Duncan B.C. School Trustees’ Association

Notice for 1.0.C. M. No. 1676 meeting details

The next regular meeting will be held Monday Oct. 22 at 7 30 p.m. A social will follow. All brothers are urged to attend. The charter is open with initiation fees set at $10. J H Robertson Sec.

J. H. Robertson

Woolens for Ladies and Gentlemen at Agassiz Co

Imported Scotch and Irish woollens in suit lengths for ladies and gentlemen. Unexcelled quality at lowest prices. Agassiz & Co. 133 Pembarton Bldg. Victoria BC.

Agassiz & Co Pemberton Victoria B.C

Local Briefs From Town And Visiting Guests

Mrs. Fred Dallas is visiting relatives and friends in town. Earl Stevenson arrived home from California on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. BE Horwood left for Sooke on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Frame and left for their home on Wednesday. Rev. A D Greene of Quathiaska Cove was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Leversedge from Wednesday until Friday morning, when he left for Vancouver. Rev. A W Corker of Alert Bay arrived on Wednesday, and left for Vancouver on Friday morning. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J Walton. W T Jago, Provincial Grand Officer for the Loyal Orange Lodge, paid an official visit to the local lodge on Thursday night and spoke on the Order's progress. He left for Courtenay on Friday morning to visit their lodge.

Fred Dallas Earl Stevenson California BE. Horwood Sooke Gordon John Frame A. D. Greene Quathiaska Cove Leversedge Vancouver A. W. Corker Alert Bay City W. T. Jago Loyal Orange Lodge

Victor Edmonds Delights Courtenay At Gaiety Theatre

Victor Edmonds Canada’s premier tenor soloist presented a program of classical songs to about 200 attendees from Cumberland Union Bay and the district. His performance earned high praise for voice range and encores, with local artists Mrs. M B Tribe and W A Owen also drawing acclaim. A post concert dance followed, celebrating the Native Sons of Canada for bringing Edmonds to Courtenay.

Gaiety Theatre Courtenay Victor Edmonds Canada Cumberland Union Bay Comox Valley M. B. Tribe W. A. Owen Native Sons of Canada Edmonds

Successful Witat Drive and Dance at Memorial Hall

The whist drive and dance at Memorial Hall of the G W V A last Friday drew a large crowd and added to the group’s list of successes. Mrs A Gatz won the ladies prize with Miss Robertson as consolation. Mr R P Mitchell and Mr T Rickson took first and consolation prizes for the gentlemen. After refreshments by the Ladies' Auxiliary, the event continued in the dance room until midnight.

G.W.V.A A. Gatz Miss Robertson R. P. Mitchell T. Rickson

Damonte Fined for Unsealed Liquor Possession

Joe Damonte appeared before Magistrate Baird on a charge of unsealed liquor possession and was fined $50. Constables Matthews and Russell seized three five gallon demijohas of rye and seventeen bottles of claret. Damonte plans an appeal claiming prior government control purchase details and seating requests. Prosecutor was P. P. Harrison.

Joe Damonte Baird Matthews Russell Damonte P.P. Harrison

Transfer Notice for Comox Valley Cow Testing Boss

Mr Thos Menzies supervisor of the Comox Valley Cow Testing Association has been notified of his transfer to Abbotsford and expects to depart for his new duties on November 1.

Thos, Menzies Comox Valley Abbotsford

Christmas Cards at Low Prices from Agassiz and Co

Victoria bungalow firm Agassiz and Co offers Christmas and personal greeting cards in selected packets at the lowest prices. Located at 183 Pemberton Building, Victoria, B C.

Agassiz & Co Pemberton Bldg Victoria B. C

Novelty Advertising Calendars and Signs

Advertising blurb notes metal calendars signs and stickers from Agays sly and Co at 188 Pemberton Building Victoria with low prices.

Lahels &c Agayssly & Co Pemberton Victoria

Ladysmith Edges Nanaimo City 1 0 In League Showdown

Ladysmith defeated Nanaimo City 1 to 0 as Strang’s shot rebounded and Bell cleared, with Routledge denying multiple Nanaimo attempts. Orr stood out for Ladysmith. Nanaimo showed weak attack in second half as league standings shift and Cumberland’s win tightens the race.

Ladysmith Nanaimo Routledge Strang Sneddon Matheson Bell Gibbons Nanaimo City Boyd Stobbart Adams Appleby J. Orr Orr Cumberland Davenports Northfield

PARENT TEACHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTE SEASON AGENDA

The local Parent-Teacher Association held its first season social with cards dancing and solos by Mrs Wood and Mr Spittal while refreshments were served. Illness prevented Dr Lamb traveling Health Officer from speaking. The association outlined a season program with speakers on public school education and plans to recruit new members.

Parent-Teacher Association W. Wood R. Spittal Lamb B. C Llness

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