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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
8
A narrative voice claims an unnamed man admired an overcoat in Ilo Ilo lobby and later stole the coat with new shoes. The thief is described as needing only a suit and hat to finish a fall outfit. The value is stated as sixty iron men and there may be reporting consequences if the man does not come forward. An older woman with pride in homemade jelly now has a dancing daughter.
The Women's Auxiliary to the General Hospital will open its Winter Session on Friday at 3 p.m. in the Anglican Church Hall. Amy B. Clinton serves as secretary.
A special meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the G. W. V. A. will be held Monday evening at City Hall at 7 o'clock to transact important business.
Holy Trinity Church Rev W Leversedge Sept 19th XVI Sunday After Trinity includes Sunday School at 2 30 p m and Evensong at 7 p m Roman Catholic Church Rev Father R Beaton Comox Grace Methodist Church Rev G B Kinney BA F RGS morning service 11 a m Sunday School 2 30 p m Evening service 7 p m Presbyterian Services James Hood Pastor Evening Service 7 p m
A service of special interest will be held at St George's Presbyterian Church Sunday evening at 7. Rev Dr McMillan of Toronto will speak on The Place of Music in Our Public Worship of God and illustrate song. A song service follows and all are welcome.
Personal notices list residents and visitors including Mrs A C Lymn hosting with Mrs Tom Scott and Mrs Stewart Burrell on Friday September 26, and others traveling or receiving guests. George Michell of the Electrical Department at Canadian Collieries heads to Milwaukee for two year engineering courses, with further study planned. Additional items mention retirements, hospital birth announcements for the Quinn family, and various locals visiting Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Duncan.
Seventeen motorists fined $10 for speeding on a measured mile on the Sandwich Road two weeks ago. Magistrate Homes in Courtenay yesterday heard they exceeded 30 mph with charges: $1 per mile over 30 up to 35 and $2 per mile above 35. A driver at 45 mph faced $10 speeding plus $30 mileage. One man at 31 mph paid $14.50 in fines and costs.
Cumberland defeated Ladysmith 1 0 to start the season in B C league play. Harrison and Boothman sparked the attack, with Boothman scoring the lone goal after a sustained Cumberland pressure. Morgan starred in goal for Ladysmith, while Cumberland’s Horne and Smith stood out among the halves and backs.
Bevan Juniors travel to Union Bay for a rematch following a draw in the first meeting. Manager Brown says the squad is in great shape and ready to win with picks including Brown, A Thompson, BQ, Thompson, Robertson, Burns, Walker, Weir, Williams, Parks, Cameron, Fielding, Aitken and Robertson.
The Cumberland City Band will play at Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall on Thursday evening September 23. Organizers urge performers to reserve the date for a large dance event and invite the public to attend.
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