The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2015-12-18
issued: 1930-07-25
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note: THREE LIVE GHOSTS ********* Inmberland Islander WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. ******************************** At the Ilo-Ilo this week-end ******* ******** ***************** *1 FORTY-NINTH YEAR.—No. 30 CUMBBBLANU, UKITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, JULY 25th, 1930. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Employees' Picnic Proved to be Popular Rendezvous for Many Former Resident Speaks For Neill Alec Rowan Hrings Message From West Coast Sports Said to Be About Beit Held Children Are Bountifully Catered For The annual picnic of the employees of the Canadian Collieries (D.), Limited is n thing of the past, that is for this year at any rate. And whnt a picnic. It was freely said that last Saturday's affair was about one of the hest ever held and with both candidates for political honors in the coming election being in attendance, with many prominent officials of the company also being present, and with the weather man on his best behaviour, everyone appeared to be having a jolly good time. The ground nt Union Bay had been laid out practically the same as the previous year with shade trees made to order being planted at various places, with the ever-popular merry- go-rounds, swings, etc. for the children and the quoiting pitches just on the outside. The refreshment stands were perhaps the busiest places one could find and the committee had a lot to do in keeping the thirsts of the younger element satisfied. In all 145 cases of soft drinks, 125 gallons of ice cream, $54.00 worth of oranges, and $70.00 worth of peanuts were distributed free and each child entering a race, if not a winner received a consolation prize of 10c. As an .indicattion of how hard the refreshments committee worked, especially at the start, it might be stated the 85 cases of soft drinks were dispensed in the first 45 minutes. The programme of sports drawn up was a most ambitious one, and included, in addition to the usual track events, first aid events and swim- Hon. R. B. Bennett Wires Go…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News"
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0224539
language: English
lat: 49.6186111
long: -125.0325
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co.
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source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
type: Text