The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2017-02-07
issued: 1924-08-30
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note: Tim CUMBERLAND ISLANDER ti •""u 'S3 With which la consolMuted the Cumberland News. FORTY-THIRD YEAR—No. 35. CUMBERLAND. BRITISH COLUMBIA SATURDAY. At'CUST 30, 1924 AVG SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM PREPARATIONS FOR BIG DAY WELL ADVANCED Everything Is ln readiness tor u good d.iu- for the children In Cum- beralnd on Monday next. This being the last holiday before the re-opening of school after the summer vacation the committee is desirous of making the day a happy event tor tlie! children and the parents are requested to send the children to the Recreation Grounds at 10 p.m. so that each i child will have an equal opportunity I of getting a prize. There will be j boys' and girls' races for all agns from 6 years up to 15 years, Including novelty races, skipping contests, pillow lights, cracker-eating contests, Jumping contest, etc., etc. The grown tips have not been forgotten either, there will races for single and mar- j ried ladles, also a great qunltlng competition for the men, We understand that a large number of entries are In for the latter competition and very keen rivalry is anticipated as there are a great number of good quoiters In Cumberland. A representation of a small coal mine has heen erected on the Recreation Grounds where a demonstration of the hazardous work of Mine Rescue will be given. The rescue teams will wear self-contained breathing apparatus and will be entirely dependent on them for the necessary air for breathing purposes while in the mine. Heavy tasks will be given the teams to perforin and each team will be given a different task. A large number of entries are in for the First Aid Contests and a line tlemoustratioii nf this noble work will be given on the fleld. There nre senior and junior teams, also a number of ladles' teams entered in the competition and keen but friendly rivalry is known to exist, and a very keen competition is anticipated. The prizes for the above competition have been on display in the windows of Lang's D…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0342563
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