Array THE HOME PAPER FOR THE CITY OF MERRITT AND THE N8COLA VALLEY JVol. 6, No. 18 MERRITT, B.C., FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1916 Price 5 Cents Canford Mill To Run Day and Night.���Teachers and Patriotic Fund. C.P.R* Officials Announcement re Hope Cut Off.-"Council Meeting Canford. Auxiliary of Red Cross. . Gave Splendid Entertainment People Respond Excellently'to ���Aid^ Effort for Patriotic Purposes.-* Hospitality at the Mi}l.---Many Visitors from Merritt - "God Bless our King and Queen" on a banner tlie width of tbe room, the all inspiring and thrilling flags pf'.the British Empire effectively set about the walls, the, all significant Bed Crosu standing out prominently above the platform, with energetic lady helpers dressed in snow, white linen dresses and caps busily attending to details" of the evening's* entertainment, all in a room,- on the small side but with the -aadience occupying every inch of seating room, ihis waB the scene presented Ijo a visit- 'oi-tothe patriotic, entertainment arranged by JJrs. H.C. Meeker, and other ladies of Canford and held at "the mill on Saturday evening. . ' As a^result of the'effort "some' $25.00 - was realized for the use of the Red Cross Society, several Canford ladies having informally organized themselves - as a district-auxiliary of^the Merritt Branch- *���' ' Among those present from Merritt to lend their aid to' this, the first effort of ' its kind -organized -in ��� Canford; were Mrs. J. P. Boyd, secretary of the ' - local branch,- and Mr. Boyd, Mrs. W.R. Langstaff, Miss Irene McGoran, Miss Z. Hawe, Mrs. Nunnerley, Mrs. Freeman, J. B. Upston, and E, B. Mayon.'. The proceedings opened with "a -very enjoyable and versatile concert.. In view of the St. Patrick's Day, season, -Irish numbers were in favorT Following .the concert a most' appetising. arid dainty sup er wafserved'inforhially by jthe* ladies, headed-? by-Mrs? Meeker 'Then^camejryefx. enjpyable darjce,- tlie 'music being ably contributed by- Miss ~ Irene McGoran and-Mrs. WI R. Lang-' 'staff,' Mr. H.C. 'Meeker,--acting thei * role of Master of Ceremonies During the. evening Mrs. Meeker, . "gave an interesting summary of objects and accomplishments of the Red Cross Society during the war, told how quite a helpful quantity of articles had been made up and sent in by the Canford ladies as welLas a cash donation. She mentioned "tfiat there were now 484 branches of the Society in Canada, and very many auxiliaries like theirs at Canford, The visitors from outside points,were most hospitably received cheers being given.for them at the close, these being followed by three more lusty ones for Mr. and Mrs. Meeker, 'and the ladies and others who had done so much to make {he entertainment so strikingly successful. 4 i The program was as follows : Opening with a vigorous rendering by all of" Tipperary," Cissie Rhodes next contiibuted cleverly a recitation entitled ���' The Pxide of Batte'ry B.'' Following a particularly. interesting reading by Miss Foy,JMi8B Irene McGoran and Mrs. W. R. Langstaff rendered a vivaciouiv selection of Irish. Airs, as a piano .and violin duet. Percy Boyd was in strong demand for his fine baritone pumpers,. while Mr. Ransome betrayed asplendid memory in his recitation of a character poem. Miss Hawe .was a popular artiste for her humorous recitations. '���''An Irish Philosopher," a recitation by Mr. Freeman compelled much laughter, but not as much as the, songs, antics and quip3 of "McKenna and r Munro/' as Pat and Mike*,' ���wo extra*. aganilyrat> tired characters,, t Local hits, were made galore, mill oflice officials, the mill managers car,'and ."a servant sefving'to provide pegs on-which to hang jokes, which in their telling made the room rock with laughter, , The Concert concluded With interesting tableaux *���' on Red Cross work. l " "* ' Grant Hall and Opening of New Hope Short-cut Extending his tpur to the Coast after conducting an inspection of the lines in the Kootenay and a trip over the Kettl-* ���Valley Railway, Grant Hall, vice-president and general manager of C. P. R. lines in Western Canada, arrived in Vancouver the early part of this week. Intimation was given by Mr. Hall that arrangements aie being made for inaugurating daily passenger service between Vancouver and Nelson over the Kettle 'Valley route around by Hope and over -the Coquahalla mountains when the summer time tables are put into effect. The company intends to commence its augmented service on.the flrst Sunday in June. The opei*ation?of trains via the 'new railway wi 1 furnish a short route between the coast and the Similkameen, Okanagan, Boundary and Kootenay districts. The- trains will leave Vancouver in the evening and arrive at Nelson the following evening; departing from Vancouver in the mornipg and getting to Nelson the following morning. At present it takes practically two days to make the trip Via.*Arrowhead, Nakusp and .the Arrowhead ^nd ^ Slocan Lakes to'Nelson., . ... Tipperary Tea a Novelty and Very Successful fv>me $20,00 was netted for the Presbyterian Church funds as a result of the very successful "Tipperary" tea served und ir the auspices of Mrs. Roy Thomas and young ladies connected with the church, at the Walters' Block on Satuiday afternoon and evening. Surrounded with Shamrocks and emblems as green as the grass of Ould Ireland the room was. too, attractively laid our, several young ladies energetically waiting upon the large number of the public who patronized the endeavor So busy were they at times they had to ^"keep a move on" handing out" the cookies and tea. Talented Artistes Contribute to Success of Comedy at the Rex Nearly $90.00 Netted as Result of Successful Effort by Ladies Altar Society. Theatre Packed to the Doors. m Capt. Nash Slightly Wounded -T^VWnle engaged with his men in loading a wagon at a place seven miles be- hird tne firing lirte in France Captain Jack._.Nash, of Nicola, who holds high rank as an expert signaller, was wounded in the hand by fragments of an exploding shell which killed three or four men in the party. Following his injury he,was granted five days leave of absence which was spent in England. Few Questions of Importance -���'��� Tabled for Discussion at Last Monday's. City Council Meeting .The City Council^ met in regu- lar bi-monthly sessioiron Monday night,, *" * -r . " \ .��.,-' ' **City- Clerk 'and Collector Priest having reported' that if it was decided- later to hold a tax sale for delinquent taxes this year notices of delinquency should be t T Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ��& SPRING RENOVATING Everybody is doing it now���-cleaning, Jjouse, beating carpets, painting floors and walls; putting up new curtains and repairing in different ways the wear of a strenuous winter. , - ' <_ ' Ensure for yourself the most, satisfaction by buying your requirements from us. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ��������� Alabastine A shipment of 500 lbs, just received. A full range of,shades to_chobse_from per package '- ------ ��� .SO . -Lime for whitewash in any quantity. Whitewash Brushes, 3 or " choose from 4' kinds to Paints For outside or inside use.���Guaranteed of best quality, will cover more surface and will C wear longer and better. I - ' White Lcedand Oils are'worth considerably more today than they were a year ago, �� but we can give you the advantage of prices ��������� secured before the big advance. V X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ? T Y Y t Y Y Y Y Y SEEDS x Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y : Tf' | Merritt Mercantile Company | ' ' s . ' "- iUE HOUSE OF THE "' * QUALITY MERCO SERVICE "V - - Y ���><~J*m.*~*<m$^^ GROCERY ITEMS Potatoes, every one guaranteed . per sack - - .1.50 ButterpMerco .per lb. .45' Butter/Alberta ' per lb. .40 Coffee, Ground, 5-lb.tins 2.00 Pride of Merritt Tea per lb. . 50 WATER GLASS For Preterving Eggs . Two'Sizes ' ��� Ladies Attention, . We have just received a complete line of .styles and sizes in v Corsets. made by the , "Warney" .Company., We can guarantee the latest styles and jjivite inspection. __ / On display in our window. - Prices are also an inducement A wonderful assortment to chooae_from -all fresh stock and bought at prices. ,wjhich\ enable us to sell at a very low figure. . * : Garden Seeds '"* Grass Seeds Clover Seeds Root Seeds Seeds of All Kinds Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y T Y Y Y Y sent' out soon, it was decided by resolution moved- by Aldermen McGoran^ and, Greig, tha.t ,the Collector issue the notices in accordance with the legal procedure. Tax arrears aggregate $37,000. - . ' Monday, April 17th, 1916, was 'set as'the date for the return by Assessor Loewen of the.property assessment roll for 1916. The Council received the report of the Board of Works recommending that the agreement between the city and R.A.Smith which authorizes Mr. Smith to cultivate certain unimproved roads berenewedthis year,which was unanimously accepted.' <Qn "the finance committee reporting on the appointment of Mr.-.Loewen as assessor, Alderman Greig objected to the acceptance of the report declaring that the committee had to report back and did not have power to act. The' minutes having been read recording explicitly that the committee did have power to act and the movers of the resolution agreeing they were true. Aid. Greig produced a copy of the '"Herald " which he stated gave an exact report of the minute as he understood it, and showing that thelfinance -committee had not .full power to appoint the "assessor After further discussion, Aid, Ransom stated, that as the resolution was altered on the clerk'remarking on the urgency of getting an assessor-appointed, and it was eventually moved on the' motion of Aldermen Greig and Jackson that the finance committee's report be accepted. This was carried without dissent. By a motion of Aid. Greig and Jackson the date for introducing the^'bank bylaw was extended until next regular meeting. Aid. Greig was granted an extension*^ his notice of motion under-which he was to introduce an amended trades license bylaw at that meeting, The notice was extended for introduction at the. pext regular meeting. Ald.Greig intimated that the terms of the bylaw do not call for its operat- (Continued on page 2) Under the auspices- of the local Catholic Ladies Alter Society, a pleasing entertainment was presented by 'ocal amateur talent at the Rex Theatre on St, Patrick's Day. Nearly $90.00 was netted from the concert, after all expenses had been paid. The theatre was packed from end to end by an appreciative audience, which appeared to thoroughly enjoy the play, which was the largest of its kind so far attempted by local amateurs "Just for Fun" is an up to date comedy play, in three acts by Eleanor Maude Crane, the scene being laid in a New York drawing room and the time the present. The dramatis personae follows: Mrs. Fitzgerald Mandeville de Smythe, A would-be Society leader. Miss Bertha McGoran. Miss Edith Morton, her neice, A Western Heiress. Miss Zella Hawe. Miss Mabel West, a friend of Miss Morton, Mrs. ti. M. Gemmell. Jane McCary, an Irish Servant, Miss Mary Bresnick. Cord Chelsea, An English Nobleman, L. E. Morrissey. Jack Eail, His friend, A happy-go lucky fellow, E.R. Williams. The opening of the scene depicts Mrs. Mandeville de Smythe opening letters and contemplating the success of her "AtHome," at.which she will have the pride of presenting her heiress nei<_.e to Lord Chelsea, Miss Morton and her friend Miss West arrive, when the latter is welcomed as the heiress by Mrs. de Smythe," who refuses to-listen to explanations of the mistake. Left together, Miss Morton and her friend In the second act by the observance of the Irish maid Servant, the deception is detected and Mrs. de Smythe hears the revelation. The third act straightens matters out, the real Lord Chelsea and Miss Morton . having in the meantime fallen head over ears in love. Un3er the able direction and stage management of Miss Zella Hawe, the play was excellently presented. Each of the performers showed much skill in their respective parts. Miss McGoran, as the ambitious society lady, carried her part in good style, while Miss Bresnik, as the Irish maid servant, was in her element, though perhaps her "'brogue" was a little extravagant. Miss Hawe, in her difficult part left litt'e to be desired, while Mrsr Gemmill also played well. The male members of the company sustained their parts from start to finish, Mr. Morrissey showing himself a devoted lover, while Mr. Williams added to his laurels by his happy-go-lucky manner. The costumes were very gorgeous, especially in the third act, when Miss Morton, Miss West, Lord Chelsea and Jack Earl appeared attired as 'for a masquerade ball. The company arejto be congratulated on the success of their undertaking, their performance showing that much time and trouble must have been taken up in rehearsals. "Theplay, extending well over two hours, might have- been--expeeteds to-., drag at tim��>s, but this did not occur, there scarcely being a dull, moment agree to the misunderstanding and J twin the curtain rising to the close.. change places. Lord Chelsea and his friend, Jack Earl, arriving before they are expected, also agree upon a similar course, and in the assumed characters they are duly presented. In the intervals between- the acts, selectionsof bright music were rendered by Mrs. Langstaff and Miss Irene McGoran on the violin and piano, and were much appreciated by the'audience. Double Shifts to Be Worked at Canford Mills The Canford mills of the Nicola Valley Pine Lumber Co,, have an extraordinary successful season in prospect an abundance of orders of large dimensions being in hand and assured. These will tax the capacity of the mill to such an extent that a night shift will be put on almost immediately, Mr. Meeker expects the mill will be kept running day and night during the next six months arrangements having been made to cut twenty million feet. - With-the-activity-at-the-mSU-will follow briskness in the logging camps in the district which furnish tbe pine. Hugh Leitch, the local contractor has received orders to build immediately seven detached bunk houses for the extra labor to be employed. Teachers Donate One Days Pay Each Month The Japs at Canford mill had a great celebration in the form of a gorgeous supper and sing song on Saturday evening, neither money nor edibles nor lung power being spared by them in giving vent to their regard for their chief T. Soga, the number one Jap, who was about to leave for a two months trip to Japan. Food of every imaginable and unimaginable description was artistically laid out on two long tables in the mill boarding house. And while the majority were eating some half dozen in a line kicked their feet and clapped their hands and stretched their throats with the liveliness and gaiety of the life of the land of the MidnightSun. T. Soga is a very*'white" Jap, well known to business men in Merritt. The school teachers at the public schools have offered, it is said, to donate one day's pay per month for patriotic purposes. The total monthly salary bill of the local staff of eight teachers is $615.00. The monthly contribution is expected to approximate $20.00. At a meeting of the teachers and school trustees held yesterday, Secretary Rev. G. H. Kinney of the Nicola Valley branch of the Canadian Patriotic Fund addressed the meeting and it is practically certain that this fund will"benefit��� by the teachers' self sacrifice. After a conference with the school board the local teachers decided yesterday to take up the school garden scheme A start will be made with the plots very shortly. Many Slides and Washouts Receiving Prompt Attention An attendance smaller than usual was noticeable at the Red Cross Society meeting held yesterday afternoon, the wintry weather doubtless having something to do wilh it. The members nevertheless are still keeping busy and at next Thursday's meeting a further consignment of articles for the front will be packed ready*for shipment. As an advance in the price of wool is expected at the beginning of next month . a quantity is to be orderel forthwith. The inconveniences given the public by washouts and mudslides on the roads around Merritt and Lower Nicola and Canford districts during the past few weeks have been considerably minimized by the energetic action of Road Foreman Jack Rhodes. At the beginning of last week there was a big mud sliae on the Sunshine Valley road at Canford, many tons of dirt blocking the road and bringing down a portion of the telephone wire connecting the main line with the mill. After prompt repairs had been effected the road was again quickly passabl e to users of the road. Washouts on the Indian Reserve at tjiulus have been fixed up,' while Foreman Dundas got his gang busy fixing up a washout' on the road near the Hunter place at Nicola. Thursday April 6, is the date, the K.P. hall the venue, and a good sociable time the object of the Basket Social now being arranged by the Pythian Risters. A whist drive, 'of fifteen games, will be a feature of the program. 3 ' X' 'k* '"* _. * W '^ t��. I -��� ....��� ��� , _". -i.l !*' *'.^* '.* I... ���.,' jj_iJS:.i ' ' -\ Friday. Mae. 24. 1916 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS. 11 -..'(I Two MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED HALL ��� ' -. y' . In the City of Merritt . THE Kl P. HALL Has seating accommodation for 300 persons and is open for rent Public Meetings $4.00 per night. Dances, Entertainments, etc., $7.00 The foregoing rates include use of Piano, Light and Fuel. Special Rates tp Lodges ��� ��� For further information apply to Jas. McGrath,,E. Staton or W. Cranna K.P. Lodge meets every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Pythian Sisters meet Second and Fourlh Thursdays at S p.m. THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Published Every Friday 'Publisher: Edward C. Bell . -. - Editor: Ernest B. Mayon ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION Subscriptions, payable in advance. $2.00 per year In Canada. "-Miliiin. United Sta'es and Foreign Countries, 52.50. .-Colonel Matthews Testifies To Value of Snipers' Rifles' Great Address : The 1\ticola Valley News, P. O. Drawer 'L,'Merritt, B. C. CARING FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS Still nothing has been done locally to form a committee to receive, advise, assist, find employment for, or otherwise help any Nicola Valley soldiers who may at any time return home from the front. The need of having some officially elected and fully responsible association established on working lines to receive returned heroes and by systematic arrangements ready to assist them in again taking up places in civilian life was clearly emphasized when the first Nicola Valley soldier arrived in Merritt. Must it be left to generous and patriotically minded hotel proprietors and individuals who chance to see a returned soldierin need of a friend to advise him, or shall we, as a community get into line with the hundreds of other places throughout Canada and prepare to carry out a home duty with thoroughness fitting the need ? Ex-Mayor Walters some time ago called a meeting of citizens to take up the matter but nothing definite was done. ��� ��� ��� ��� SNIPERS' RIFLES IN ACTION It is good news for the residents of the Valley to read that the four snipers rifles sent by them to the front have more than fulfilled the highest expectations. In cold words" the rifles have done a small but important part in killing German soldiers and so possibly saving hundreds of Canadian soldiers from death at the hands of silent snipers. Lieut.- Colonel Matthews,' D.S.O. informs us that there are many " notches " on those snipers rifles, each mark signifying a dead German. Varnished words are not used in war time, and those who " notched " their names to the Commemoration Day subscription lists should get considerable satisfaction out of Lieut.-Colonel Matthew's interesting communication. ��� ��� ��� - Although they were acting " Just for Fun " those who took part in the comedy at the Rex on Friday had the satisfaction of seeing the citizens pay over a hundred dollars to'see how they did it! An interesting letter received by Mr. A. W. Strickland from Lieut-Col. H,H. Mathews D.S.O. of Nicola, who now enjoys, the high command of the 8'th Canadian Infantry Battalion (90th Rifles) is published below. It refers to the gift by the residents of the Nicola Valley of four snipers rifles purchased by money from the August .4, commemoration Day Fund, and entrusted to Lieut-Colonel Mathews. It -will be recollected that this means of using money donated to the Commemoration Day Fund was firmly advocated by Mr. A, E. Howse who favored the purchase of snipers rifles for the reason that they could be immediately procured while machine guns could not be the time, and could be sent right into the firing line without delay for the most immediate and effective use necessary to the cause of the Canadian Army. Further, the rifles were bought, tested as regards sights and general proficiency by an expert in Vancouver, free of cost, and were forwarded to Lieut-Colonel Matthews who eompleted the work . by having the rifles placed in capable hands in the first line trenches occupied by the90'th Winnipeg Rifles. In carrying out the decision, which was warmly endorsed by Ex- Mayor Walters, chairman, and other-menbers of the committee of the Commemoration Day Fund it is satisfactory to note that not a cent was used for any purposed other than the actual buying of the rifles, other necessary charges having been borne by gratituous and patriotic self sacrifice. "The/our sniping rifles have now all safely arrived at Battalion headquarters, the letter states. ' They reached the Hon. J. H. Turner's office when ��� I was on leave in England towards the end of January, and I carried one of them back with me at the time. As the cases, were more or less damaged Mr: Turner very kindly bad the remaining three repacked by the Wilkinson Sword Co., and forwarded to me through the Military Forwarding Officer at Southampton. ' ^ ��� '���. ; Mr. Turner was most courteous and obliging and spared no pains in obtaining the necessary permission from the' War Office before they could be shipped to France. - On behalf of the Battalion, I desire to ask you to extend to the subscribers our thanks for this splendid gift which is really of the rriost practical value. ��� Messrs. Tisdail have��� made a first class job of fitting the sights which are so far superior to any of the Government issue we have as not to be in the same class. General Lipsett, commanding the Brigade, happened to be at my head-quarters when they were unpacked and he was so pleased with them that he asked me to bring one to the next Brigade conference so that the other Battalion commanders can see it, and, if possible, get some more like it. One of them had a much heavier barrel than the others and my chief sniper thinks its extra weight will make it' more accurate than the light ones at longer ranges, as the service ammunition has such a high muzzle velocity. The one I brought over with me has "several notches" on the stock already, ���if every rifle on the British and French Front had the same record, the war would have been over before now, ivould'nt it ? ' Words quite fail me *o express our appreciation of your generosity and the way the forwarding has been managed. Some'day,' )erhaps, it may be my privilege o'express my thanks in person." ���* ������r HeaS^uar^ : ���.���-; (Joi^eiir^ia! Men -;; .7 Merritt is the gateway to the rich Copper Gold properties of Aspen Grove, Mamette Lake and Highland Valley, Reliable information relative to the mining and ranching . industry's f redly given.- If-you want to find a friend you'll" find,him at the Coldwater���the old reliable first-class hotel of Merritt. Hot and Cold Water. -TJoonu totlh Baths. Fioe large Sample Rooms . All Vegetables, Eggs. Milk and Cream used tn the Hotel are dally from our Ranch MURDOCH McINTYRE ' . - Proprietor ���\ A. R. CARRINGTON, Insurance Agent and Notary Public Life & Accident Liverpool and London and Globe Phoenix of London, Eng.. British America of Toronto B.C; Life Globe Indemnity of Canada ��� . v. i ; )��� Few Questions of Importance at City Council Meeting (Continued from page One.) ion until July 15. The drafting was not completed. Solicitor Grimmett reported that the Alderman's view-giving the definit- on of a pool table as expressed at last meeting was right. Tenders for city advertising for the ensuing year were received from both local printing offices the prices being five cents, per line per insertionby *he Nicola Valley News and one cent per line by the Herald. After due consideration and discussion it was decided that the matter be deferred until the next meeting, the "Herald", in the meantime, to be requested to put in a straight tender, that is without proviso. . L _ When the tenders ' were read, Aid. Cranna moved that the Council only consider the tender of the "News", as the other contained a proviso, and was. not a tender at all. A'd. Greig objected to the proviso tco, favoring, a man being paid in accordance with the work he does. 1 cent a line was a price that could not pay the tenderer. If a man will work for me for two bits a day I don't wantjiim, he said. Aid McGoran said, they could not question why very low prices were put in. they had to make the best terms for the public. _ Aid Ransom, I move the tender of the Herald be accepted.- Aid, McGoran seconded. ' In reply to Aid. Cranna, Solicitor Grimmett said they could only accept the "Herald" offer excepting jfche proviso. A tenderer had the right to include an j explanation that if there was only one newspaper printed in the district that paper would get the city advertising without tender, in accordance with the requirements of the act, A voice: (in a tone that none could fail tounderstand), "Yes, and that would * apply if the 'Herald' went out of business." Aldermen Ransom and McGoran moved that the Merritt Herald tender be accepted, subject to taking out the proviso. Aid. Greig and Cranna moved that the tender .of the Nicola Valley News be accepted, as the other tender was not as asked for. the "News" tender being the only legitimate one received. Eventually agreement was reached by the unanimous passing of a resolution, in the names of Aldermen Ransom and Cranna that the Clerk call for new tenders for the city advertising, without any proviso. Aid. Cranna: It is hard on the one that already has a straight tender-in. ��� The tender turned down, carefully composed in measured legal phraseology, was as-follows,��� In reply to the call of your city clerk for tenders for the city advertising for the year ending February 15, 1917. we will agree to do such advertising during that period for one cent a line, providing the Herald has an opposition in the city during that entire period. In making this proviso we might state that some two years ago the city allowed an opposition to tender for city advertising, who had not been established for six months prior to the" tenders being awarded, therefore, if the city does not respect the rights of an established paper it is no more than just that that paper protect itself by a proviso. be collected on the "easy money plan." After these diff^rentand varying experiences had been related, amid such laughter, all agreed that there was as much trouble each season from horses and cattle kept within the city limits as from range cattle from without the city-gates, and, further, that the pound bylaw must be enforced or deleted.' A well attended and most enjoyable. Basket Social was given under the auspices of the young ladies of the Methodist Church on Wednesday night. All spent a good time with music and games anda substantial sum was raised for the church funds. The Lighter Side of Council Meeting The dull proceedings at the City Council session on Monday night were temporarily enlivened by a bright and breezy debate on the efficacy of the existing pound bylaw preventing damage to property by straying horses and cattle. Quite a budget:of humorous wordy tit bits were contributed before the council decided to have the fire" and police committee arrange to meet the Nicola Stockbreeders Association representatives to discuss what steps might mutually be taken to prevent the nuisance of range cattle damaging local property. Afteran-alderman" had complained that' last year a horse of very vegetarian habits had demolished 75 head of cabbage from his garden, Aid. Greig said he could go one better. While with the present chief of police he had suffered the pain of seeing Constable Willgoose's horse chewing up one of his chesnut trees. Mayor Jackson had been told by one person that be believed three horses had been driven across the river, two of which were impounded, the other had not been seen since (voice: If ihe other had been in the pound the owner would at least have known where'it was)'. Aid. McGoran, too, had seen cows on Diamond Vale Fields complying with the technicalities of the bylaw by being staked���and dragging four feet long posts where- ever their fancy took them. It was also advanced that certa:n people who have horses stabled in the city limits affirm with all sincerity that their faithfnl steeds have more than orce been Dan Docksteader, from Tula- taken from their stalls in the meen, spent a few days iri town barn and promptly rushed to the J this week being a passenger on pound so that pound fees could j Tuesday's train. * Only Prime Goods PRIME BEEF, MUTTON AND PORK PREMIUM BACON AND HAMS FRE8H PURE PORK SAUSAGE " *"\ Creamery Butter, Ranch Eggs. Lettuce, Celery, etc. ^Prices Lowest , , Quality Highest Nicola Valley Meat Market Many Cattle Change Hands H.S. Cleasby, of Coutlee and Mason Pye of Iron Mountain have each purchased 29 head of good conditioned cattle mostly Shorthorns from the E. G. Walker ranch,_.Coldwater 'Valley, amToiTTuesday the cattle purchased J_y Mr. Pye were driven to the Iron Mountain ranch, Mr. Pye, A. HowarthandJoe Upstorf with an Indian being - in charge of the drive. Mr.1 Pye's herd is now eighty strong. At the ,neighboring ranch*, A. Howarth's is quite a good looking herd of Hereford stock, all in excellent condition. These two ranches lie low down in the fine farming valley immediately at tne Southern slope of Iron Mountain, immediately joining the city limits. HUGH LEITCH, Carpenter arid Contractor, Let me figure on your next job���no matter how. email br how large. -.'Satisfaction Guaranteed ' _P, O. BOX 219, MERRITT, B. O. <s te Road Superintendent. D. G. Sutherland arrived in the city on Wednesday morning from Lytton and'proceeded to Nicola to transact business in ��� connection- with road repair work necessitated by the recent washouts and slides. He reports a large number of washouts throughout the whole section between Hope and Merritt. McLEA^ & CORP WE HAVE PURCHASED' ' ./ The Stock of Electric Lighting Supplies, and Electrical fittings Prom A. B. Kennedy, Electrical Engineer All Goods at Lowest Prices McLEAN & CORP ��� Quilchena Ave., opp; Coldwater Hotel Vhe Quality goes IN before the Name goes ON���that's A LECKIE SHOE Demand LECKIE Shoes ���See that you get the genuine I ECKIE SHOES are made in Western Canada's ���*-��� largest boot and shoe manufacturing institution. : Only the very best materials���very finest leather ���highest grade workmanship goes into every pair. -LECKIE Boots and Shoes are made for the climatic conditiohsof Western Canada���to^give absolute comfort and satisfaction. - eC/ie name LECKIE is plainly -' pair stamped on every At Leading Shoe Stores Do not accept substitutes. Every penny you pay- for LECKIE Shoes is for SHOES���not for'duty. Besides getting most for. your money you -do your, part in keeping. Canadian money at home���when you wear LECKIE-**,. . "Built for Wear, Style and Comfort" Three ������ TTTn NTCOLA VALLEY NEWS. >**************.:..x tl 7 ���**-B**4****?<^ -.-���--. --.--: *������ I A Natiorial Watchworcl��� BE economical. Be thrifty. Be having.- And encourage all three by depositing your savings in a Bank of Toronto Savings Account. Your account will soon grow into attractive proper- ; bons.. Interestis added twice a year; " :\ ��� News of Nicola Valley Soldiers At Home and Over the Ocean Friday. Mar. 24, 1916 TRY IT! U HE TOTAL ASSETS pXid UP CAPITAL HESERVED FUND$ $66,767,203 $3,000,000 $6,439,382 ' OF MERRITT BRANCH Im.L. GRIMMETT, L.L.B. ' " BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal MERRITT ' - NICOLA J. A. MAUGHAN Solicitor ** -Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Toronto Voght Street, Merritt Opposite Coldwater Hotel 6YNOPSIS OF,COAL MINING REGULATIONS. 1. LODGES 4 COURT UNITY, NO. 9205, A. O.F. Meets in K. of P. Hall on the fourth Monday of every month at 8 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited." J. HUTTpN^ 'Secretary FRANK BOND, C. R. NICOLA LODGE, NO. A. F. & A. M. 53, A. P. Rankine -WM. Regular meetings in Masonic Hall,. Granite ave. third Tuesday in each month at 8 p.m'. . . Sojourningjtife- ~-thren',-~are cordi-, ally invited to attend. -, ' ' A. K. Carrington . ,_ -Secretary* 'M$>M' ���LY.Q.-L.Y 17.01 ' Merritt.' Lodge Regular meetings in the Oddfellows' Hall onthe first*-and third Fiidays in' each month at 7.30 p.m. The Scarlets meet.on the 14th .of each month. Visiting Brethren are'Cordially invited "J. G. Warren. W.M, -Geo. Slater,-Recording Sec. Coal mining rights-of the Dominion; lu Manitoba,'Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon'Terrltory, the Northwest Territories and" in a, portion of the Province of British .Columbia, may .be _ leased for g term of twenty-one years ��� I at an annual rental of ?1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres .will.be leased to one applicant. ? ( Application for. a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the'lAge'Et .or. Sub-Agent of the' district, in which the rights applied for are situated. * ��� In surveyed, territory the land musl be described by sections, or legal .sub divisions of section's, and-iir-unsurvey- ed teirltory the tract applied for-shall be staked out by. the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of ?5, which will be re funded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royal ty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents' per ton. ���The. person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn, refiirus accounting for the full quantity of mer charitable coal mined and pay^the'.roy alty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not 'being operated, such .returns should be furnished at least once 0 year. , , , t, ^ -' . The" lease will" include" the coal min ing rights only, biit the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever avail able surface rights" may be considered necessary, for the working bf,the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application Bhould be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, 01 to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Domin Ion Lands. ^ - ' ' , W. W. CORY, Deputy* Minister of the Interior ' N.B.���Unauthorized publication - of this advertisement will not be pay for.���58782. ' That Pte. A. Paton, of itferntt, who is with the No. 2 Tunneli-ri;* Co., ; Canadian Engineer.0, inEng^ land had been spending leave of ab'sence in Edinburgh, Scotland, there met Mr. Joe Fairley, late of this City, and visited Pte "Ed"- McAdams, also of Merritt, who lay in hospital badly wounded in the legs and body from shrapnel fragments, i.s news contained in a letter received during the past few days by friends of Mr. Paton here.' fThe re-union - of the Merritt boys, seven thousand miles away from the peaceful Nicola Valley, was memorable nnd- acted as-.f restorative to "Ed" who was in a condition such as to require the best of cheer in conversatioi' and companionship. Writing' to J. S. Morgan, Andy" says "It is a life sight mEnglandilonlyloseethecon-'the 102'nd Regiment on home Otto fcus', who went with a rai'ror.d construction parly from Vancouver lo Northern Russia some six months ago and was engaged on building a new railroad there returned to Merritl last week end, having completed the period of his contract. Ted Riley who was with him has arrived in Vancouver but has nol yet reached Merritt. Otto relates some interesting and some unfortunate experiences he had while in Russia. Ha got a firs'f glimpse of the famous Cossacks and his store of knowledge of tho world has been greatly added to. He will go to Ihe front, with thf 33i'st Regiment, and leaves on Tuesday morning's/train foi Vancouver to rejoin his regiment. Ex-Alderman James McFar lane, who is' now a trooper in tinuous coming and going of sol diers inskhaki." He also conveys kind remembrances to his brethren in L.-O. L. 1701 of which he was Worehip- ful Master. Appended to his letter are the signatures of John Wilcox, James Fairclough and and George Osmond,all very well known here. defence duty at Kamloops, arriv ed in the city at the week end oh leave of absence which he is spending with his .family-. "Jimmy" has taken on a new lease of life, looks younger, and feels better as a result of the change from work in the mine to duty oh top." _.,,.;,_|1.^^wbpJ:^*?>f-#lfelM?^^*^' ^Ipiil Get "More Money" for your Foxes' fi^^!: sl Muskrat, *VVhite Weasel, Beaver, Lynx, Wolves, Marten and other Fur bbarers collected iu yoorsection SHIP YOUK WUS blHECT to "SlIiJBKRT"thc lamest house In llic World <i.:a!!ii(? exclusively In msXil AliZBiCMt K.1W I'l/US 11 reli.-ible���rt-s|.o-._.ib:e���safe Kur House with an unblemished rep- utaiionexist:nfrfi.i-"inore lhan n third of a century," alonprsuo- ��� cessful record of sst.-idinpFur Shippers prompr, SATISFACTORY- AND PKOKITAIIUJ returns. Write for"iC6e&i.ulicrti&OiDPcr," -: the only reliable, ,-.;-ct_r_nc.jnarI-et'report and price list published..',' Wriio for il-NOW-il's F11EE ��� A. B. SHUBERT, Inc. ������ItZi^JXEV*- Ay* Pte. Harold Walters, of the first battalion Canadian Pioneers, who has been in England for some time training for service at the front has been badly disap- pointeJ. It is reported that in a final test made on the eve of the departure to France "Harold failed to pass the eyesight test and will remain, for the '.present at any rate, at the English base. Corporal John Wilcox, of the 'No. 2.Tunneling Co., Canadian Engineers has written to his friend, Alayor Archie Jackson, jn which he tells that his company are drilling^ hard "on the double" and getting into perfect fitness ready for the impending journey across the English Chan: nel. The Merritt boys, with^he others were very keen to get into-the fighting zone, he says. Asking to be remembered to "my many friends -and old timers whose kindness I-will never'forget", mentioning particularly D. Munro and A.. P. Rankine, he also remarks how .impressed^ he- was by the remarkably changed conditions in England. Nearly every home has been affected by the war, he-says," and many .... i^m^w luwuny, was. on minds are constantly-on those Wednesday examined and attest- long* filled chairs now vacant, ed for overseas service, and he ��� '���.��� hopes to do his bit as a member - Mr. James Geater has signed of the ^rmy Medical Corp up for the Home Guard and will - Ed. M. Scott of Lethbridge, registered at the Coldwater on Tuesday. A short circuit caused the delay in turning on the city electric light on Sunday evening last. City engineer Forsythe soon remedied the fault and little inconvenience, if any, was caused to users. ��� WHEN YOU VISIT * Pte. Joseph Chambers, of Merritt, who is with the First- Canadian Pioneers in the trenches, has written an interesting and newsy letter to Sam Jackson in which he tells that there is . no place like-Merritt,' and conveys kind remembrances to all his friends here. W.-Kemp, of this City, was on Mrs. Croly, of Princeton, who is known to several people in this city, has lei't with her children for Greenwood to join Mr. Croly who has a position at the Mother Lode mine. -Mr. Croly is a brother of Lieut Chris Croly who gave up his pppition as accountant at the Merritt Mercantile Company's store to join the Canadian Engineers for service overseas. He is at present stationed at Ottawa. STAY AT THE BHUNSWICX HOTEL cor. Yates and Douglas Under- the management of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Plumb, late of .Merritt. A high class hotel with reasonable rates centrally located���ten minutes from C. P.R. Wharf. 50c, 75c.,'$1.00. [ Remember the BRUNSWICK Write ahead for reservations. HAWK BICYCLES An up-to-date High Grade . -BicycleriUed \\ hh/lotlet C/iatn, New Depot lute or Net rules 1 Coaster Brake and Hubs, Detachable Tttes, high grade equipment, i-_c'.-K.i__gMud- Mn ci, R-iinrds. Pinup,*. Tools wtt.uu Sr0"^ FREE 1916 Gafafogus, GO paires of Bic-i clcs, Sundries att(tAlcjiatr.Matrnal. Yoiica.i buy your'supplies from us at Wholesale Prices. T. W.BOYD & SON, - 27 Noire Dame St. West. Montreal. ���Jm3 ���������.���������M��>.X Photographs 1 * of the Best Palacie Bakery No Time like the present to have your Photo taken % Bread, Cakes, Pastry, etc. *�� Hot Pies every Saturday. !.* W.' FAIRLEY. Proprietor .>4.4.^.^.^..j..5.^.^..;.^..j.^.^.^..j..;.^..;._.j..;..>��;��;��t�� | leave shortly for Kamloops. Mr. Geater, who is the possessor of a fine baritone voice, will be missed in musical circles here. A Mr. Cooper of Canford signed up this week for overseas service with the Cariboo Rangers. IMPORTANT TO HOUSEWIVES Think it over, and then call and, ��� "��� -^' . ue samples at the City- Studio. Ghas. P. Hooper Opp.* Schools Merritt As the Sewing Season is approaching let N. J. Barwick, the Singer's Sewing Machine Agent-put your Sewing Mac- chine fit good order for the Fall Work. A' card or telephone call to 26-A, will bring him to your door. Old machines taken in- part payment for new "ones. See the new.inqdelsatmystorejGranite Avenue.,. _ ���. . ��� ��� '-' ���- *���* Methodist Manse A Veriiable Flower Show CARD 6.F THANKS The managers of the Presbyterian Church wish to convey to Mrs. Roy Thomas their sincere thanks and appreciation of .the effioientand exemplary" manner in which she carried out to a successful issue the "Tipperary Tea" under her management and for the material aid given to the managers thereby. Offices Opened in Coldwater Block The Aberdeen Mine interests have opened offices in the Cold- water Hotel block right in the heart of the' city,, from ��� which premises the many business matters connected with the develop- ments of- their'miriing properties in the'district will be transacted. Considerable progress has been made with the development work at the Aberdeen mine, and in the early future extensive^' developments arts expected to be put under way at the Henderson property, west of the city, Conservatives are ! Very^ptimistic Ata well attended annuaKmeet ing of Lower Nicola and Canford "Conservative Association held at Lower Nicola on Saturday evening, under the chairman shiV;of James Smith, several matters of importance were f t t t Y Y Y Y J ^*^^J*hJm^J**J**Jm**��Jm5mJ* ���JhJmJmJmJ^ RECRUITS FOR THE $16,321 was required for the upkeep of Grand .Forks-' schools in, 1915. The Methodist manse presents a picture of indoor floral beauty, the Rev. G. H. Kinney having gathered together and nurtured a most,-fascinating and prolific collection of plants and' flowers with as many tints as there are colors in a rainbow. Having an insatiable love for nature and its products it is only natural that j he should have a hobby bf using, 'nature's best flowers as an asset m bringing.brightness and cheer on February 10^h t0hl3home- J over $112,000 The Indians at Stuart Lake are subscribing to the Canadian Pat- aioticFund. No Increase in Price In spite of the extraordinary shortage conditions in the British Woollen markets I am in a position to show you a. surprising assortment of Tweed, Serge and Worsted Suitings in CHECKS, STRIPES and PLAIN COLORS. The same high standard of value prevails at the usual prices. Suits to measure from $18 up ' to $40.00 Come and see my samples while ihe^selection is good, ycu will be . ' astonished. brought up and decided upon. THe officers elected for the ensuing year were, ���, President, James Smith; First Vice-President, H. T. Shelton; Second Vice-President, H." B. Charles; Secretary, W.F. Corkle; Dr.,J. C. Stuart and E. H. Rhodes were elected members of the executive, and with the president, ' first vice-president and the secretary will constitute the committee. / A feeling of r onfid nee and of optimism in a victory of conservatism at the coming general election prevailed and the vaiious routine and committee matters taken up were enthusiastically attended to. I 'FightingCariboos' The Merritt Mercantile manager (M. A. Durland) reports that last Saturday was the best day their store had experienced for a very considerable time. 'Merco' service is bringing "grist to the mill." ANDREW EWART The total pay at Trail smelter TSl��� City TQilGP, was slightlyf Phone 23 (Opposite Bank of Toronto) f T -T f T Y Y Y Y Y v f f Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ���<& t f f f Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y "f" Y Y Y Y Y Y Y t Y - ���> The hills around .Merritt were capped with snow Thursday morning. Remember the old winter leaves when the appear without an "R." adace: months f t t Y Y RECRUITING SERGEANT J. LEITCH Will beat the Nicola Valley News Office EVERY EVENING (except Sundays) Froni 7.30. to 8.30 To Sign up Recruits for above ���!��� f t Y Y Y Y Y Y X Y Y Y X Regiment Persons desiring can be attested for any Regiment now mobilizing in British Columbia iome sfeviee WMTEO GOD SAVE THE JilNO ? Y Y ���>^ ��� ��� . ���;��� ';Mim _Xj�� ���kgT__JO.\i_.*pU. Jt_mnJ j. ��� ^r^i Four THB NICOLA VALLEY NEWS. Friday, Mar. 24, 1916 'THE ADELPHI HOTEL, 'Ghe House of tfiterit in MERRITT, B.C We have one of the best thought of and most talked ofHctela in B.C. EUROPEAN PLAN Banquets and Dinner Parties a Specialty D. A. Costigan, Mgr. A. Hoggan, Prop. J Save 1 YOUR HORSES FEET Keep away from costly accidents on the bad roads by always having your horses well shod. HORSESHOEING MY SPECIALTY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 8LACKSHITHING In its various branches neatly and promptly done. Best workmanship and fair prices J. L. DUNLOP Nicola-Ave. Near City Hall HIGH GRADE Plumbing Get our prices and estimates on any or all branches of the Plumbing Business Pumps FITTED AND REPAIRED STOVES AND HEATERS put into first class shape POPE AND SMALL PLUMBERS & TINSMITHS Repair Work of All Kinds Miss D. Carrington was a passenger on Saturday's outward train, going to Kamloops to spend a vacation with friends. Mrs. John Leitch and child were^ passengers on Tuesday's morning train for Vancouver, where they will spend a short vacation. The Newsy Pars All roads will lead to the Lake Oii Sunday���the opening day of the fishing season. Andrew Hoggan, proprietor of the Adelphi Hotel, left on Tuesday on a business trip to the coast. Ascriptural discussion will take place at next Sunday's Forward Adult Bible Class meeting at the Methodist church. Both the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers at Princeton are now clear of ice and -are quite high. Tonigh't, a conveyance will leave Merritt post office corner at 7 o'clock to take local people to Nicola to attend the Patriotic Guild Whist Drive. Price for the return trip 35c. The Patriotic Guild met as usual on Monday afternoon. A large consignment of wool has now arrived and is available to memhers and their friends for knitting into socks. R.Boyden returned to his.home here from Seattle on Saturday. Robert has been busy overhauling his ^father's car ready for the fishing season opening. > i Rcruiting Sergt.. J. Leitch is calling for recruits for the 102nd (Home"Defence) regiment. Intending recruits should seethe sergeant at the office of this paper any evening from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. Wm. D. Ronald has been attested on the strength of the 131st regiment for overseas service. Pte. Otto Busk who belongs to the 131st, hopes to take a few more recruits with him to New Westminster early next week. NOTICE SEED GRAIN FOR SALE The public is hereby notified that a limited quantity of Tested Seed Grain grown on the Experimental Dry Farm at Quilchena is for sale at the following prices: ���- "Official Ger- - ' Variety ��� initiation Test Price per lb. Red Pyte Wheat 98% per cent 3%c per lb. Marquis Wheat 99 % per cent 3 W per lb^' Prelude Wheat 97 per cent 3 V4�� per lb. Kubanka Wheat 94% per cent 3% per lb. Prussian Blue Peas -.93 per cent-: 5 Per lD* Canadian Beauty Peas 94 % per cent - 5 per lb. 2 Rowed Chevalier Barley .... 100 per cent 3 per lb. Mensury Barley ��� 97 per cent ....' 3 per lb. White Hulless Barley 9?.% per cent .... .^..'...." .3 per lb. Smyrna Barley 86 per cent ^ .3 per lb. Garton No. 22 Oats :%T\3 -per cent 2% per lb. O.A.C. No. 72 Oats -. .-. ........99% per cent c 2% per lb. Abundance Oat 98 ' per cent 2% per lb. Sixty Day Oat '..' < .7 99. per cent ^..*. 2% per lb. Banner Oat ...A.., '. i 99% per cent ".".'.���.;'"....' 2% per lb. Sacks will be supplied but will be charged for at actual cost/ TERMS: Cash with the order Address all enquiries tb: - - ��� . T E.; BROOKLAND, Manager .. Experimental Dry Farm, Quilchena, B. C. The Ladies.Altar Society of the Catholic Church, .desire to thank all'those who kindly loaned'decorative materials used at thefen-t tert^inment at the Rex.Theatre on Friday, and to all others who in any way contributed to the splendid success of the concert, H. C. Brewster, Liberal leader- is an uncle of H. A. Turner, road superintendent of Princeton district; r The developments in the cdpper'b'ear- ing propert es near Stump Lake^ an likely to assume important proportions. ���5***k-*-w**:��5"5"S-<-**'>*'>^^��:>��x��:~:�� ���^������������-m*-!*-:'^****^*^*1^**^?; 4- Cheaper and Better Good; can be purchased for Cash. -.Our running expense Js kept down to the "very lowest margin, and in consequence we can .sell cheaper . _���.- ...�� Flour "'*--- BoyarHou*-ehold Butter Our Usual Good Value Pure Lard ��� - 3 Hit .60?-. 5 lb. .95, Peas, Corn and ��Bearis"'"'"- Best Brands Dry Green Peas " " ~ -' / * Campbell's Soups ' A.11 Flavors Shaker Salt 49 lb. sack 1.90, 3 lbs. 1.15 10 lb. 1.9Q 2 tins for .25 3-lbs. for .25 , per tin .15 The very finest for Table use - -'��� " - .2-lb. .tins, 2 SEED POTATOES FOR SALE Imported " EARLY ROSE" Suited to the soil and climate of the Nicola Valley, having been grown with big results, Price $3.00 per Sack Apply Coldwater Hotel,, Merritt Mr. Thacker, of Dot, was doing business in the city the first of the week. Ranchers Dodding, Langley and Whittaker were in from the west end the early part of the week, bringing in their supplies to the storekeepers. JackThynne, the Otter Flat rancher, was in town Tuesday, leaving again Wednesday morning. T, H, Keown, late of Merritt, now at Haney in the Fraser Valley, is* honorary secretary and acting scoutmaster of the Port Haney Boy Scout Association and is__doing_splendi_d_work_ampng the scouts there, according to a Vancouver newspaper report. Mrs. G. A. Kennedy, mother of Mrs. F. B. Ward, and who haB been spending an extended vacation at the fine ranch of theDoug- las Lake Cattle Co., left Merritt on iuesday ea route, to .McLepd, Alberta, accompanied by 'a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Ward who were on the depot to see them off. Nicola Valley - Farmers' Institute NOTICE fo~WEMBER8 ��� Owing to war conditions the price . of Powder supplied through the above Institute has risen and is now $7.00 per case in 100-lb. lots. R. Dodding, Sec. Lower Nicola, B.C. There will be no service at St. Michael's Anglican Church next Sunday evening. The vicar, the Rev. N. J. Thompson, will visit Nicola church, and, in response tp a kind invitation from Nicola friends the St. Michael's choir will accompany him and assist in the service. Corn Starch Jelly Powders H. P. Sauce Golden Syrup Granulated Oatmeal Rolled Oats Pure Castile Soap,". Palm Olive Soap," . Very Fragrant Sunlight or Lifebuoy Soap Seeded Raisins - Very Fresh Nabob Tea * f Nacob Coffee Coffee Beans Assorted Flavors !._ ^ Very Piquant _��� "-"���������* . 2 lb. tins Heavy Bars Onions Potatoes Our Popular Blencf, , Carefully Picked, and Solid tins .25 per pkt -..10 ���"j 3 pkt���_i.".25 per bot. .24 20, 5 lbs. .45 10-lb. bags .50 20 lb. bags .90 '��� each .30 2 cakes for .25, 5 cakes for .25 2 pkts. for .25 per lb. .45 per lb. .45 per lb. .35 6-lbs. .25 per sack 1.50 l,-H^^'H"W,<^H'+OT'>*>,H^->*Kn'***'>'MWWW,I**-> t MILLINERY You will find-a nice selection of Silk, Braid, and Panama Hats i ��� t * z * ���*��� _1 �� And a beautiful collection of ' 'X t ' ' j I: ��� AT THE I ROSE MARCHE J HATS TRIMMED to each individuals taste at PRICES J I s ��� '^WTHIN THE REACH OF ALL $ *-*, i ---���--...- *��� * The Merritt Mercantile���the people's providers���has a full, stock of fishermen's supplies,' Fishing season opens on Sunday. A village wit at Lower Nicola has caustically written in chalk outside a local store " the bounty on coyotes has been razed to zero.' It is rumoured locally that word Has been received from England announcing that Captain* Jack Nash,' of Nicola, has been promoted to Colonel. ��� Bro. A. R. Carrington will be the speaker at'next week's. Ep- worth League meeting. Subject: "The Emigrants and Nation Building." .��� ' Princeton has sent nearly 50 samples of ore; weighing between three and. four hundred pounds for exhibition at the Northwestern Mining , Congress held at Spokane this_week. _ ** Born ���Mardh 20th, to Mr.~arid Mrs. Alex. Young, a daughter.^ ��� Mr. and Mrs, James Logan, of ^ Lower Nicola, were last week receiving the congratulations of their many friends on the arrival of a baby girl at their home. Deputy Game' .Warpen G. F. Ransom desires to give publicity to the annouhcement that owing to the poor season,'the closing of the trapping, season has been extended fromMarch31,to April 30. - There was a good attendance at the dance given by a committee of young men in the Armory last night, the event being in aid of the Patriotic Guild Funds." Mr. McMillan was floor manager, and Messis Mor iion and Farley supplied the music. _Ladies of the Guild served refreshments." The.Hon."Wartin Burrell M.P.", minister of agriculture and mt nailer for Yale Cariboo, who' was severely burned, about the head and arms in the parliament build- ngs fire has left Ottawa for the south, the doctors having ordered him several weeks complete rest. SPECIAL CLEARANCE SALE of Bread-Butter, Dinner, and Soup Plates, and Vegetable Dishe's.J ' Seeour Windows' THE MERRITT 3>.��gMM**'H*4,*'H***H-*'^^ Provincial Constable W. Bell returned to the city on Tuesday night after a ten days trip.spent in Vancouver and Victoria. While at the foot of the sloppy slope the genial constable .visited his late companion ex:Chief of Police Grundy of this eity who is now with the machine gun section of the 102nd regt. at Comox. While at the Capitol he attended ihe Legislature and heard a debate. The Merritt Recreation Olub formerly the Hub'Billiard and Pool Hall ir now open under new management. The reading-and writing room is welpsupplied, with magazines, writing material and ��11 the leading newspapers. The management extend to all who care to make the Club their headquarters~a hearty welcome. Dave Chapman, of the Aberdeen mine has been spending the last few days in the city, being registered at the Adelphi Hotel. He has a valuable collection of pictures of construction scenes on the K.V.R.; where he executed ��� important bridge/,building work.- - ��� ~ ���. . _. The aggregation ot local young people who acted the comedy "Just for Fun" may repeat the performance at Kamloops if transportation and other arrangements can be completed. The Red Cross branches at Kamloops and here to jointly benefit.' Miss Nellie Hunter, of Nicola, who has. been staying in Vancouver -left' on Saturday for New Westminster , where " she _ will spend a month's vacatipn visiting her, sister, Mrs] H. Walmsby. '. Indian Agent Smith, of Kamloops, was in the city at the early part of the week, having buoiness with the Indians at the local reserves, He says that. Dominion Constable Dallon who prosecuted some Indian liquor serving cases here some time ago, is now in the army. ��� -~ ' .Constable-Walter-Bell, has re-* ceived a letter-from Corporal "Scotty'^ Bain, who is now with a Tunneling- Co., - of the Can. adian Engineers1" at the front, He says all the-Merritt boys he is in touch with are well and.wishes to be remembered to all his friends and acquaintances in Merritt. I Hlottntate^ring in t (ftanaMan Harki?*' tif LECTURE BY Rev. GEORGE KINNEY Jlhurtratefc fag ont huttdoft tevptxh (Hohirsb Vhntem^ < ,J_* In the REX THEATRE ,. ON WEDNESDAY, April15th, Commencing at 8 p.m. 'Prices of Admission: Reserved %' - ��� a " Seats 50c, General Admission y .25, Children. 15 I <.^^i^.K.*K"H**;-***H"H**^ ."-, i
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Title | The Nicola Valley News |
Publisher | Merritt, B.C. : Edward C. Bell |
Date Issued | 1916-03-24 |
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Notes | Print Run: 1910-1916 Frequency: Weekly |
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<div id="ubcOpenCollectionsWidgetDisplay">
<script id="ubcOpenCollectionsWidget"
src="{[{embed.src}]}"
data-item="{[{embed.item}]}"
data-collection="{[{embed.collection}]}"
data-metadata="{[{embed.showMetadata}]}"
data-width="{[{embed.width}]}"
async >
</script>
</div>

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