First Aid And Mine Rescue Union Formed In Cumberland
A Cumberland meeting at the Government Mine Rescue Station formed the Canadian Collieries St. John’s First Aid and Mine Rescue Association. Honorary officers include Jas M Savage and Thomas Graham. George O’Brien as President and a six member Working Committee. Members pay 1 dollar yearly and receive a non transferable ticket. The group aims to lecture on mine safety and reduce provincial mining accidents with support from mining authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Cumberland
Canadian Collieries
St. John's First Aid and
Thomas Graham
Charles Graham
George O'Brien
John 8. Williams
Jonathan Taylor
Charles Parnham
Wm. Beveridge
Wm. Devoy
Ladysmith
British Columbia
State of Washington
Wedding at St. Paul's Church in Nanaimo
A quiet Saturday wedding at St. Pauls Church Nanaimo united Edith Jane Sheppard and Charles John Stockand in a ceremony conducted by Rev. S Ryall. The bride’s sister M Sheppard served as bridesmaid and the groom’s brother James Stockand attended him. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned to reside in Cumberland after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Nanaimo
S. Ryall
Edith Jane Sheppard
W. Sheppard
South
Wellington
Charles John Stockand
Samuel Stockand
Cumberland
M. Sheppard
James Stockand
Stock
Harmony Rebekah Lodge Sale of Work Next Month
Harmony Rebekah Lodge No 22 I C C F plans a sale of work and afternoon tea on October 27. A social evening for members and friends will be held in the hall starting at 8 o'clock on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
No. 22
1.C.C.F
New Ball Ground Open Tomorrow At Cumberland School
Cumberland United hosts South Wellington tomorrow at 3 pm on the rebuilt Cumberland grounds. The Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir financed extensive earth works, fencing and goal posts, with Sunday matches in the Upper Island League and a call for generous crowd support at the collection plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland School
Cumberland United
South Wellington
B. C
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Cumberland
J. Clark
H. Smith
J. Campbell
Contre
Strang
E. Jackson
Bannerman
Boothman James
Horne
Harrison
A Wglie
G W V A Receives Donation for Memorial Hall
The Great War Veterans Association received a donation from Royston Lumber Co. Ltd. for lumber valued at 289.62 dollars through Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd toward the Memorial Hall construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great War Veterans’ Association
Royston Lumber Co. Ltd
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Ltd
G W V A Seeks Reading Matter for Memorial Hall
The G W V A requests donations of books magazines and periodicals for use in Memorial Hall. Contributions may be left at Memorial Hall City Hall or The Islander Office.
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Memorial Hall
City Hall
Nanaimo Kennel Club appoints California judge for show
Mr H M Robertson of Lamanda Park California is named judge of all breeds for the Nanaimo Kennel Club show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
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H. M. Robertson
Lamanda Park
California
Nanaimo Kennel Club
Prohibition Referendum Vote Set for October 23
The Prohibition referendum for the Province of British Columbia is scheduled for Saturday October 23. Electors are instructed to cast ballots on the issue. The date was announced and distributed to voters across the province.
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Province of
British Columbia
Government Prohibits Grouse Shooting As Season Opens
The province ordered a ban on blue grouse hunting on Denman and Hornby Islands just as the season began. Hunters faced postponed plans after spending on licenses and preparations, with at least 200 licenses issued in Cumberland. Critics call the move unbusinesslike and accuse the government of funding licenses only to prohibit the sport.
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Hornby
Denman Islands
Denman
Hornby Islands
Mortimer
Cumberland
Oliver
Honest John
Climate of British Columbia Bulletin Details Provincial Weather
The Department of Agriculture of British Columbia releases a bulletin titled Climate of British Columbia listing rainfall snowfall temperatures sunshine hours and long term averages for stations across the province. It notes a temperate coastal winter climate with mild winters and cool summers and varying precipitation from heavy rains on the west coast to lighter on eastern Vancouver Island and Victoria with relatively more sunshine than other stations.
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Department of Agriculture
Province of
British Columbia
British Isles
Baltic
Pacific Ocean
Vancouver Island
Coast Mountains
Victoria
Meeting of Anglican Church Members Evening Plans
A combined business and social evening will be held at Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall on Tuesday at 8 o clock. The meeting will discuss plans for fall and winter social activities and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Y M C A To Show Pictures Of Canadian Life To Children
Mr C B McKinnon secretary of the Nanaimo District Y M C A is showing a series of pictures of Canadian life and education in character to boys and girls in his jurisdiction including Cumberland. The pictures are said to be very fine and he is arranging to show them here shortly.
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C. B. McKinnon
Nanaimo
Cumberland
McKinnon
The Third Eye at Ilo-Ilo Theatre Serial
Ilo-Ilo management announces a new melodramatic mystery serial titled The Third Eye following The Black Secret. The Western flavored tale promises thrills, Love, mystery, surprises, and suspense to keep audiences guessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Eye
Ilo-Ilo
Two Shows Weekly at Ilo Ilo Theatre Begin Monday
Two complete shows will play on weeknights at the Ilo Ilo Theatre starting Monday at 6:30. An usual Saturday matinee continues, providing a regular weekend schedule for patrons.
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Ilo-Ilo
Regular Meeting Of City Council
The fortnightly City Council session approved Barret Company terms on half freight for returned Tarvia barrels and accepted a $70 trade licence tax from B C Telephone Co. A request about free telephones ended as the company may stop them. The Union Water Works praised municipal help for the new dam and invited a visit. Gutta Percha and Rubber Co provided hose thread details. About $600 in accounts were sent to Finance. Ashes collection and unsightly alleys drew health concerns. Police were asked to store machine guns in the council chamber pending final disposition. Tax sale to proceed if payments lag.
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Barret Company
B. C. Telephone Co
Telephone Co
Union Water Works
Bis
K. Ald
Wigr
Board of Health
W&ck
Thanksgiving Day Date Declared for October 18
The announcement sets Thanksgiving for Monday October 18. The notice identifies the date as the holiday observance and provides the schedule for the community celebration.
Shooting Season Opens With Restrictions On Hornby Island
The opening day for shooting season focuses on blue grouse and deer with limits set. Hunters include J. W. Cooke Wm Merrifield Chas H Grant Mickey DeCour and Gibson traveling to Hornby Island aboard ships and a car ahead of others. Grouse limits are six per species or twelve total daily with fifty per season. deer limited to three per person with at most one female. Season runs to September 27 for grouse and December 15 for deer. Local hunters such as Dick Coe and Tom Darnley plan lake and valley expeditions with several others noted roaming routes through Comox Lake and the valley.
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J. W. Cooke
Wm. Merrifield
Chas. H. Grant
Mickey DeCour
Gibson
Hornby Island
Grant
DeCour
U.S
Elizabeth
Dick Coe
Dick Coe Jr
Tom Darnley
Mr. Robson
Mr. Glazebrook
Mr. Rutherford
Roy Rideout
Comox Lake
Important Meeting and Banquet of Royal Arch Masons
A Cumberland session of Cyprus Chapter No 10 Royal Arch Masons hosted Most Excellent Companion E B Paul of Victoria and companions from Nanaimo Victoria and Vancouver Island. After a work inspection, Paul spoke on The Symbols of Royal Arch Masonry. A banquet at Anglican Church Hall followed with 60 attendees, praised decor and service by Scott of Kellys Cafe.
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Masons of
Cumberland
Masonic Hall
Cyprus
Royal Arch Masons
E. B. Paul
Victoria
Grand Royal Arch Chapter
British Columbia
Charles J. Parnham
Royal Arch Masonry
A. F. Yates
Nanaimo
Royal Arch
Smith
Camosun
G. K. MacNaughton
Gand Stewart
Keystone
Vancouver
Pataker
T. Carey
Scott
Kelly's Cafe
Paul
T. Jil Arnell
Columbia
Stewart
Farewell Social For Geo Michell In Cumberland
George Michell of the Electrical Department of Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd leaves Cumberland to study at Milwaukee. A farewell social in the Anglican Church Hall featured a shaving set gift from coworkers, with dancing and heartfelt thanks amid heavy rain and cheers.
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George Michell
Canadian Colleries
Dunsmuir), Ltd
Cumberland
School of Engineering
Milwaukee
Mr. Stacey
Mr. Michell
Stacey
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Stockand—Sheppard
United Boys
G.W.V.A
Hall
Alberni
Port Alberni
Chemainus
Clayoquot
Cowichan
Denman Island
Holberg
Parksville
Prince Rupert
Anglican Church
Masonic Lodge
Geo. Michell
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