Last Trail on Screen at Hollow Theatre This Friday
William Pax presents Zane Grey tale The Last Trail directed by Emmett J. Flynn at Hollow Theatre for two days Friday and Saturday. Maurice Flynn stars with Iva Novak and Rosemary Thoby, featuring Night Hawk thriller sequences and a climactic dam flood. Also shown are Round 8 of The Leather Pushers and Fox Sunshine comedy The False Alarm with a Saturday 2 30 matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pax
Zane Grey
Willias’ Farnum
Emmett J. Flynn
Hlollow Theatre
Maurice Flynn
Iva Novak
Lea
Rosemary Thoby
Musual
Fox Sunshine
Dorothy Dalton Stars in The Siren Call Sea Story
On Monday and Tuesday Dorothy Dalton will headline a strong Northern seas drama titled The Siren Call, promising a compelling sea adventure for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dalton
Northern Picture Preview With Frank Mayo Film
Northern Picture shows on Wednesday and Thursday featuring Frank Mayo in Out of the Silent North. The presentation highlights Mayo in a new feature rendering a northern adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mayo
Methodist Concert Draws Big Crowd at Local Church
A crowded Methodist Church hosted a musical evening and lantern lecture by Rev. G. R. B. Kinney with rare Canadian Rockies photographs. Performers included C. Edwards singing A Dream of Paradise and Mrs. R. P. Christie singing My Ain Folk and Sing Me to Sleep encore. George Rams dell won applause for Asleep in the Deep. The audience donated generously and organizers plan more winter concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. B. Kinney
B.A
F.R.G.S
Canadian Rockies
Methodist Church
Mr. C. Edwards
R. P. Christie
George Ramsdell
Sty
Government Agent Baird Completes 25 Years Service
On Monday next October 28 Mr John Baird of Cumberland completes twenty five years of service for the Provincial Government. He holds the positions of Stipendiary Magistrate Government agent and coroner and is renowned for courteous treatment of residents across British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baird
Cumberland
Baird
British Columbia
Regular Meeting of Cumberland General Hospital Women's Auxiliary
The regular monthly meeting of Cumberland General Hospital Women's Auxiliary is set for Friday December 27 at 3 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall per Hon. Secretary Amy Scott. A Ford coupe is advertised at 870 dollars delivered fully equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
Cumberland Ceneral Hospital
Anglican Church Hall
Amy Scott
Cumberland United-Football Match Cancelled Due to Injuries
Cumberland United's Upper Island League fixture against Ladysmith was called off after illness and injuries prevented Ladysmith from fielding a team. The match will be rescheduled when conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland United Football Club
Ladysmith
Cumberland
Funds Pour In for Sandwich Cemetery Appeal
The Cumberland Islander prints a letter from Rev. Walter Beattie thanking subscribers for donations to the Sandwich Presbyterian cemetery. Contributions listed include gifts from Mrs Robb, Dr Millard, T Smith, A Salmond, A McArthur, O O F Lodge, H Jones, and others, totaling several dollars.
Special Club Offer for Two Papers One Year
A limited time deal offers The Family Herald and Weekly Star and the Cumberland Islander for one year at 92.00. The Islander woill publish weekly news with improved speed using a new drum cylinder press to ensure timely last minute news. The Family Herald is renowned across Canada for world news and valuable weekly content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Merald
Weekly Star
Cumberland Islander
Islander
Babcock
Family Herald
Canada
Basketballers Meet Tonight At Club
The Cumberland Basketball Association schedules a meeting tonight at the Athletic Club. Entries were due by Oct 14. Senior Five T's did not enter. Firemen entered two teams. Owls move to senior level. Courtenay’s intermediate bid may fail if not allowed band Hall games. Gar Inpre and three Indies teams preparing for the scramble. last year’s W. WO Club and High School girls joining. a nurses team also ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Basketball Association
T’s
Firemen
Jim Tremlett
Keystones
Owls
Annd
Bevan
Courtenay
Gar Inpre
Wiless Courtaniys
W.wo
Whist Drive and Dance by Women's Auxiliary
The Women's Auxiliary of the G W Y A holds a whist drive and dance in Memorial Mall Dunsmuir Avenue on October 27. Doors open at 8 and the price for both events is 40 cents for ladies and gentlemen. Refreshments will be served.
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Memorial Mall
Dunsmuir Avenue
Comox District Intermed baseball season honored with trophies
Mayor MacDonald presented the league cup to the Japanese team at G W A hall, with Mr Chas Graham presenting the Cumberland Intermediate trophy. A large gathering from Union Bay and Beyaq attended as guests, and the event included a banquet and speeches lauding sportsmanship and the season's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. A. Hall
Comox District
Cumberland
D. R. MacDonald
Thos
Graham
Truatge
Chas. Graham
Union Bay
Beyaq
Wr. Jos
L. Brown
D, R
MacDonald
Jack Quinn
J. McAlister
D. Richards
Hojo
Jas, L. Brown
Comox
Bevan
Chas
Como
Quinn
Dave Richards
Denholme
Jack McAllister
McAllister
Jas
H. Brown
Ellen Hunden
Irene Bateman
Jessie Stevenson
Edna Bennie
G W V A Notes on Civil Service Openings for Ex Service Men
The G W V A calls attention to Civil Service posters in the hall advertising openings in the Civil Service Department. The local secretary provides application forms. The Civil Service Commission at Ottawa urges ex service men and others with new copy qualifications to apply, as the department seeks candidates. The notice also answers questions about life insurance plans offered, listing six options including straight life and limited payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. V. A. Hall
Civil Service Department
the Civil Service Commission
Ottawa
Corfield Motors Ltd Slashes Ford Prices Amid High Demand
Corfield Motors Ltd announces record low Ford prices with three weeks of drops. Open model prices fell by 98 dollars and Sedan and Coupe by 156 dollars as a new carload arrives, while demand reportedly exceeds supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corfield Motors Ltd
Ford
Dewand
Ford Cars Offered on Easy Terms
A local dealer advertises Ford models for sale with simple payment plans and low initial costs, inviting buyers to take advantage of generous terms and affordable monthly rates.
Cumberland Orchestral Society Concert at Iloilo Theatre
The Cumberland Orchestral Society schedules a Sunday concert at Iloilo Theatre on October 29 with operatic selections and dances. A first popular concert is planned for November 9. Tickets go on sale soon with charged seats 75 cents and admission 50 cents. A seating plan will be shown at Marshall's Music Store for ticket selection.
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The
Cumberland Orchestral Society
Ilolo Theatre
Tannhauser
Mariiana
Stewart
Marshall's Music Store
Births and congratulations in Comox region notices
Mr and Mrs J Barker Minto welcome a boy and a girl born at Cumberland General Hospital on October 18. Mr and Mrs Arthur Holland receive congratulations on their newborn daughter. Mr and Mrs W G Marshall announce a daughter born at Comox Hospital on Thursday October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland General Hospital
J’, Barker
Minto
Arthur Holland
W. G. Marshall
Comox Hospital
Thurs
Successful Whist Drive At Comox Celebrated
A large turnout gathered at the Community Hall Comox on Thursday evening for a successful whist drive. Dainty refreshments were provided with thanks to Mrs John McKenzie. Prize winners included Gents 1st P Leo Anderton Ladies 1st Mrs P Whalen Gents 2nd Mr Westover Ladies 2nd Mrs Capt Fairburn and Mr Lucas won the Hobo prize.
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Comox
John McKenzie
P Leo Anderton
P. Whalen
Westover
Fairburn
Lucas
Brief Session City Council Brief Session
A very brief council session was held with Alderman Charles Parnham chairing in the absence of His Worship D R Macdonald. Items included block completion on Dunsmuir Avenue and a note on a Vancouver fire marshal letter praising Mr C J Parnham and urging insurance rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Macdonald
Charles Parnham
Board of Works
Dunsmuir Avenue
Third Street
Fifth Street
Canadian Collieries
Dynamuir) Limited
Douglas
Baird
Liquor Control Board
John McWhirter
Matthew Brown
Vancouver
City of Cumberland
B. C
C. J. Parnham
A. A Macdonald
Parnham
Ford Motor Prices Updated for Corfield Motors Territory
New price list effective October 17 1922 for Ford cars with self starters delivered to the Corfield Motors Ltd area. Popular models include Touring 679.77 Runabout 636.85 Light Delivery 643.84 Sedan 967.43 Coupe 870.00 Truck 711.14. Also reports a Courtenay Comox Board of Trade delegation meeting with Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association to discuss possible government actions affecting Melville settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Anderton, Pigott and Cleland
Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade
John Crockett
Wm. Duncan
Thorold D. Smith
Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association
Melville
Soldier Set- Nasi
Social Evening Draws Community at Anglican Hall
The Anglian Hall hosted a social evening organized by the Parent-Teachers Association on Monday. President Mr. Colin Campbell opened the meeting and minutes were read by Dr. B R Hicks. Reports from school committees were largely favorable. Transportation for Comox Lake pupils was discussed but no agreement reached. A varied musical program followed, with solos, duets, readings and a dance, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Anglican Hall
Colin Campbell
B.R. Hicks
Comox Lake
Anderson
Association
Department of Education
Paterson
Educational Department
Cumberland
Lake District
F. Oliver
Noah's
Mr. Webb
Edith
Etta Hood
Owen
Richardson
C. Richardson
Pinfold
Farmer
Parnham
Burns
Mordy
Miss Bannerman
Ming Mordy
Miss McFayden
Milas Beckwith
Miss Dalton
Miss Harrison
Funeral of the Late George Yarrow
The funeral for George Yarrow was held from the family home on Penrith Avenue on Saturday afternoon attended by members of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Ancient Order of Foresters. He is survived by a widow and daughter in Cumberland, his parents, two brothers Robert and Sidney, and three sisters. A long list of floral tributes from family, lodges, and friends followed, including wreaths from the Moose Lodge and various Rebekah and Forester chapters in Nanaimo and Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Yarrow
Penrith Avenue
Loyal Order of Moose
Order of Foresters
Cumberland
Robert
Sidney
A. Schofield
T. Naylor
Annie Yarrow
Nanaimo
J. P. R. McGill
H. B. Watson
Jack Naylor
Robi. Naylor
Jas
Peacock
R. Marsden
Cassidy
Horsehoe
Andrew Dunsmuir
Crosses
Charles
Cecil Webster
Douglas Partridge
M. Benson
Co. J
Tyler
A. Watson
Emile Piketti
W. McLennan
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80Th and
Sis
Women’s Auxiliary
Sandwick Cemetery
Walter , Beattie
McDonald
C. Graham
Ford Motors
Ont
Ford Motor Co. of
A. H. Swan
J. Isbester
Preston
Denman Island
George Yarrow
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