". $ | | | uk & ARROW LAKES ADVOCATE VOL 1. No. 1 NAKUSP, B.C., OCTOBER 15, 1914. The Duration of the War. | war. The slow . retreat of the \Germans ; the terrible lost of life; the |few facts disclosed ; the tremendous effect of the war on the whole world all lead to the one question,—"How long ~will the war lgst?" Before forming an opinion it would be well to considering the following points — Germany is fortunately placed ‘between her two. most formidable military enemies:—Russia and France. These two cannot join until either the British gain possession of the Baltic, ‘or ‘the Russians capture Dantzig, Strettin and Kiel. _ Then why, we may ask, does not the great ~British fHieet enter. the Baltic, annihilate the German navy, and thus put an end to the war. . The answer is, that in |order to enter the Baltic Britain wonld be obliged to leave half her navy to prevent an escape via the |Kiel canal ; while ithe other half ‘entrance to the Baltic, composed as it is of narrow straits, which favor easy defence with mines and submarines. Attack on the West coast of Germany is practically impossible, unless Hollang should énter the war, owing to the shallow nature of the approach. THE RETREAT oF THE GERMANS: The present retreat before the allies is no criterion by which to estimate the length of the war. ~The sudden attach on France was an obvious move on the part of Germany to take |advantage of her rapid mobilisation . she can mobilise, owing to her |splendid inter—communication in half the time of any other natvion. To ‘have struck a decisive blow —at the French before the British had entered the war would possibly have spelt vies tory.: Sheiis now retreating on her own magnificent defences : one there only a small portion of her present force will be need on the French frontier ; the remainder will be hurled against | the —lRussian invaders ; with what result is uncertain ; for we have yet to see the German has lost his fighting propensity for which he was famed of yore. ‘ Perron Supry. Practically all the patrol of Europe comes from the Caucasus in the South— East of Russia; and although Germany may have laid in a large prior to the commencement of the hostilities, that supply must be practically exhausved. At first sight this may not seem a very important matter ; but when we consider the large supply of petrol necessary in time of war to faciltate transportation, and to supply the air—ship fleet, we may imagine what a deteriorating eftect its loss will:—have on the strength of the German army. Germaxy‘s Foop SuppLy. Unrdoudted Germany‘s weak point lies in Adstria. There the Russians have proved themsevles the stronger, and bid fair to take possession of the The public is already weary of the [attacked .a strong navy through the |» Be Optimistic Boost and be cheerful Things are not so bad that they could not be worse. Before grumbling, think of the Belgians, a quiet, indust— rious and _ thrifty . people, whose suffering cannot be properly _ appreciated _ at this . distance, and_ contrast, their lot with yeurs. Look even nearer home, at the miniug towns, which in many cases are far worse off than Nakusp and the Arrow Lakes District. In a word, be careful of the purse, but, keep things .moving; «help your fellow man and boost Nakusp & SEryIA Axp tHsr Serviaxs. Servia is the land of social equality. It bas no aritocracy or middle class. Its afficials are peasants in gold braid. Its people live well with little work. In 1900 it is said there was neither pauper nor workhouse in the country. Servians would rather talk politics and recite poetry than drink. What they like best are the sing song poems that tell of there national heroes. "Eveay true Serb lives as much in the past as in the present." The greatest patriotic outburst that has shaken the nation in recent years was passionate resentment toward AustriasHungary in 1908, when that country‘s annex~ tion of Bosnia, and— Herzegovina waked Servia from a the dream of a great union of all the Serds. — Hunters Happy Season Opened with Good Prospects for Sport The shooting season for this district commenced on September 1, and: the crack of the rifle is now constantly\ beard in our forests and mountains. The season for blue grouse willow, grouse and ptarmigan extonds until December 15 ; for duck, snips and geese until February 28. Deer may be shot from September 1 to Dec. 15, but may be sold September 1 until November 15 only. great — Hungarian plain—the chief source of Germany‘s food supply. Three fourths of Austria Hungary‘s exports go to Germauy. _ Should Germany be able to send suffici— ent help to Austria to hold back the formidable, array of Russian forces behind the Carpathians, she will—soon find herself withou‘t food for her—enormous industrial population. There is little doubt but that should their food ~supply. be cut off, the German masses will themselves, de:— mand.a cessation o) hostilities at any price. \| To this quarter we must look if we wish to expect an early end of the war. Nakusp Conservative Association. _Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Nakusp Conservative Association, was held at the Exchange Rooms, on Monday evenirg, October 12th, Owing to the inclement weather and the absence of several members from the town, the attendance. was not as large as it would have been undar more favorable: circumstances. Among those present were—L. J. Edwards, R. H, Baird, A. W. Haigh, L. H. Rawlings, D. T Bulger, E. R. Vipond, Thos. Reed, J. H. Vestrup, E. N. Cox, H. L Rothwell, L J. Fouchier, B. Parkinson, T. Sellars, T. H. Bohart, C. B. Hamling, F. Wensley, F. Mayo, C. H. Dilley, and R. A. Quanee. After a few brief remarks by Pres— ident Edwards, regarding the work accomplished during the past year, and now pending the follow officers and executive committes were. elected for the ensuing year— _ President—R. H. Baird, A Vice—President—J. H. Vestrup, Secretary—A. E. Haigh, — Treasurer—L. R. Rawlings. Executive—T. H. Bohart, D. T. Bulger, L. J. Edwards, B. Parkinson, E. A. Quance, Thos. Reed, H. L Rothwell, and Thos Sellars. Delegates to the Slocan District Convention—L. H.« Edwasds, A, E. Haigh, L, R. Rawlings, and H. L. Rothwell. Delegates to B. C. Convention at Nanimo—D. T. Bulger and L. J. Edwards. Alternates—T. H. _ Bohart and L. H. Rawlings. After the election of Officers, Ex— etives and Delegates, the newly elect> ed President R. H. Baird, took the chair and in a few well chosen remarks Thank those present for the honer and confidence placed in him, in electing him to such a responsible position, and would, with (the hearty co—operation and support of the mem> bers of the Association, endeavor to carry to a fruitful termination the policies advocoted by his predecessors. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the retiring President, Mr. L J. Edwards, for his faithful and unceas»~ ing efforts in the interests of the party and district during his term of office. Mr. Edwards responded in his usual versatile manner ; thanking the members for their kind assistance and support in the past, and urged them to continue their good work and will toward the Association. Votes of confidence was passed concurring in the administvation and policies of Sir Robert Borden and Sir Richard McBride, and their ministry , and to Robert H. Green, M R., and William Hunter, M.L A. $2.00 A YEAR. LOCAL NEWS AN | IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Nakusp has not had any kind of amusement to brighten the leisure hours of the community, and for a town of this size there should be some weekly entertainment to hbreak the monotony of the every day routine. Nakusp must have an attraction of some kind—it will help the town. It has come to hand that a Cinema— tograph Entertainment will be run— ning shortly : showing the latest War Pictures, and events from all purts of the world. There is to be a lively orchestra play« ing throughout . the. Entertainment, which will be run on the most up—tos date lines, with every facility for the comfort and enjoyment of the patrons. The Hall will be illuminated dur— ing intervals by — electric light, and the programme is expected to last about. two hours. Rates of admission has so far not been determined. The Entertainments will be run by Mr. W. W. Thompson, |of Nakusp, who wishes to remind you that he—will be showing tho most famous Dramas and Comedy, Plays acted by the best picture—play artistes Nakusp School Report. SEPTEMBER. Number in actual attendance— Senlors‘... /. .....a2.A.. 48 duniorse :.;. :. ...0sdre.. 45 Pencentage of attendance dnring the month— $ Seniors ........... & 977 $ 0 Juniors ............ 95%, The following children made the greatest progress during the month— Seniors—Bernadine Yoder, Val Bulger Juniors—Phyllis Horne, & Richard Fowler. PERSONAL Mr. Donald Thomson, of the Canadian Bank of Commerce Staff, celedrated his 41st birthday on Octo— ber—1, A few of Donald‘s friends were entertained at the Bank Rooms. and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The Ladies of the Fown held a meeting on Tuesday 13th, to discuss a Belgian Reliet Fund. They are going to make clothing for the Belgian Soldiets. 6 . Nakusp Amateur Dramtic Club, ts i : C held their first nieeting this season yesterday evening. Thursday, October 15th, ARROW LAKES ADVOCATE Page 2 ARROW _ LAEKES ADVOCATE THOS. ABRIEL, ProprriEtor NAKUSP, B.C. ommz SUBCSRIPTION—$2.00 per annum payable in advance. Single copies, 5 cents each. ADVERTISING RATES. DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS— 25c. per inch per insertion, single column. LEGAL NOTICES— | —10c. per line for first‘ insertion, and be. per line for each subsequent ins~ insertion. WANTS, TO RENT, FOR SALE, etc., (Classified Advertisements,)— l1c.. a word ; minimum 25¢. _ PROFESSIONAL CARDS— $2 an inch per month, READING NOTICKES— 20c. per line per month. CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS —Special terms on application. Published every Thursday. — Copy for Advertisements must be received on or before Monday previous. News of secial events, or any @ther items will be gladly received for pub— lication, if antkenticated by sender‘s name and address, (which will not be printed unless so desired.) | _ Kindly address communications to the‘Printor—Edibor, k. BARRETT, > "«ADVOCATE!‘ OFFICE, NAKUSP, B C. C. F. MOUNTAIN NARUSP, B.C. ereck & watcn REPAIRS. All Repairs receive Careful Attention OUR MOTORISTS, The Motorist (stil} at the wheel, to pedestrian, who he bhas hity—I say, ‘before you go if I haven‘t hurt you ‘too much, you might start my bally ‘[engine up again.—London Opinion. A BIT OF SARCGASM. ®FThe late Pr. Morgan Dix," said a [elergyman of. New York had a droll way of lightening grave subjects with (little humoreus asides. ‘Once I heard ‘bhim addressing a graduating class at a medical school. He began in this way . \__*«Physiologists tells us, gentlemen, that the older a man grows the smaller Ehis brain becomes. ‘This explains why ‘the old man krnows nothing and the young one everything, KINDNESS. "Is she good to the ehildren ?" _} ~©Very. She lets them do every— ‘thing their father doesn‘t want them to do." The managing editor wheeled his chair round and pushed a button in the wall! The person wanted entered the room. ‘Mere," said the editor ‘are a number of directions from from out:— siders as to the best way to run a newspaper. See that they are all carried out," : And the office—boy gathering them all into a large waste paper basket did so. ©What is the difference between firmness and obstinacy ?" «asked a youug lady of her fiance. , "Firmness" was his gallant reply, is a noble characteristic of women ; obstinacy is a lamentable defect in men." E D I T O R I A L PROLOGUE, AND APOLOGY, AND PETITION. THE complaint "Why have we no newspaper for the Arrow Lakes ?"has been so frequently reiterated that we have decided to try and fill this seeming * long felt want." To do this with any success we must have your support, which I feel will be freely given. It is known to most people I believe, that a paper was run in this locality with no little success seventeen years ago. Then the population in the Arrow Lakes district was small, and the channels of trade were by no means as wide as they are to—isy. New industries have sprung up. . Nakusp has a shingle mill which was only started this summer. coming into the Kootenays _ Settlers are every year, and this will necessitate new roads being made, and larger stores built. Yet with all the progress that has been made, we have had no newspaper for the people on the Arrow Lakes. Now the complaint ‘"Why have we no newspaper for the Arrow Lakes ?" has been remedied by the publish— ing of the Apvocats. Many interesting articles will appear each week on Ranching, Fruit Growing, Poultry Farming, and Garden— ing, etc., together with the ladies column and the latest news from all parts of the Lakes. A Paper for the people on the Arrow Lakes. It is an axiom that everyone can run the paper better than the editor can.. Now, when you.think of an improvement let‘s know about it. Help Tx® Apvocate. Fhmntsetatommetamemmemmemm * Reciprocity is a straw which shows which way the trade winds are blowing."—Province. % VALOR. Blowhard sat discussing upon vyalor to his ragged cronies. «*I," he blew, ‘fear no man who lives." , "But thou fearest me,"‘ rasped a midget vixen. ©Home with thee!" Blue gilled, he followed his wife, the crowd loudly jeering. Within she turned to those who soon filled the doorway. ‘‘Mark ye," she blew, "that it is I who fear no man—* > «But thou fearest me," squeaked the smallest mouse in the country. With a shriek of mad terror Dame Blowhard leaped chairward, W hereupon the merry beggars held their aching sides,—Lippincott,s Flying Fish, Interesting are the habits 206ECC 3229200039093 9 2990000900029 00 299335299 6CCEG WPBPPAIkKE@GGe, E § A Swiss prison appears to be the’ very place in which to spend a cheap holiday, as you have practically all you want—a comfortable cell, central heating, electricity, good food, a fair quantity of wine or beer and tobaces, and a library. _ You can learn a trade, | have plenty of exercise, and there is | little work to do in return for all ‘these advantages. A " COOL1," SMOKE. i \Traveller (taking a well filled cigar— casey : *Pardon me, but have a you \match P Seedy individnal _ (suggestively): * Yes, but I have nothing to smoke." Traveller : «* ‘Then you won‘t need he match." ’ NORTH‘S Confectionary Store NAKUSP, B.C. Lunches, Teas, Soft Drinks. ' Wants, To Rent. NOTHING DOING, mnnmmmnenmmmaimana As the summer sun filtered through the lace eurtains, ‘the boarding house sitting room looked almost cosy and attraetive., ‘The brightness and com— fort thawed the heart of the oldest lodger. In—an eypansive moment he turaed towards the landlady, was his only companion in the room, and, elasping her hands fondly. murmured. i ««Will you be my wife 2" The woman bid not start mor blush. No maidenly eoyness thone from her clear, cold eyes. "No sir,‘" she replied., with calm de— lideration. "I‘n‘ sorry, but I cannot marry yeu, ¥Youve been here four year and are much to. good a boarder to be put on the free lists "—London Opinion, «What a row your children make! Where is their mother ?2" ‘«‘She‘s gone to attend a meeting on the duties of women !‘—Pele Mele. "*It‘s never too late to mend," Advertise in the ApvocatE. ® Get this couplet in your pate : ‘Advertise in TnH® ApvocatE "Sweet are the uses of Advertisment" Advertise in T‘nr Apvocats 4 1 ¢ Sabbath Services Various Denominations Provide Spiritual Food > for Nakusp Residents \ENGLISH CHURCH—Holy Com— munion 8 a.m ; Evening Service and [Sermon 7.30 — Sunday School at 11 every Sunday morning. > _ PRESBYTERIAN—Evening Ser— 1School every Sunday at 10.15 a.m. Sunday in the month. ROMAN CATHOLIC— ;Every 1st Sunday in the month. office—boy. ~ > " A lady to talk to you," said he to the senior partner, ‘The senior part— the ‘phone for several minutes. he raised the receiver, said words, \Then he turned to is partner: missed me."—Perny Pictorial. . and the examination wes in full swing. The small child was asked : Endjian Empire ?" got off by heart. and pepper, and rice, and citron, and chutney, and—and—and—*" [ patiently: "What comes after that ?" "Please Sir, india—gestion !" [has never had colonies or even overs possessions, in earth. been purely continental | ~ Opera Rouse Nakusp, B,C. | MB lb cge ol oofp ieall e nteoli nds lt i ealiele in One of the largest Halls in the Kootenays. Good Stage, \Scenery and Lighting. _ Fine Piano and Player—Piano with up—to—date Music. | aib old ols olb ol ol ols ie ol ol ul ol obt o5 ste ob s oig obg M ol ol lt mds For vacant dates apply to Proprietr : MENTION ‘"Trxr ApvocatE®." vice evory Sunday at 7.15 ; Sunday | _ METHODIST—Morning Services | lat 10 30 on 1st and 3rd Sundays in f ‘the month ; Evening Service at 7 and | |Bunday school at 2.30 p.m. on every | _A ring on the telephone drew thef ner took up the receiver.and stood at | Then | he laid the receiver down and went|, back to his desk. Five minutes later } a few| and‘ presently hung it up.| |__"lt was my wife," he explained. | ‘<«She was still talking and had‘nt The inpector arrived at . the school, | "What are the chief products of our And the unhappy infant nervously | proceeded to reel off the list she had } Please Sir, India produces curries, | | _ —**Y¥es, yes," said the inspector im« | ‘Well you tell her what comes| after that." Austsia ts the only empire which | any quarter of #he| Her ambition has hetherto ‘Floor for Dancing. — Splendid| At liberty for Meetings, Concerts,| Dances, Theatrical Performances, ete. | TEOS. ABRIEL, Nakusp, B.C.| Wurn AanswErixna ApyvrErts purASK | yo n 4 | §