THE CRANBROOK HERALD Victoria MUTISM KM,I lllll V IN THE CHURCHES om: moke bhajd <>>' "is string without end Tiiere sits Father Time, forever stringing his beads, the Infinite years*. And theie stands the young man, watching the bead-stringing—each bead a year of his'life. '.. lmij h'afl gone to tako its plaee on' tho string or things gone forever 1917 Is just starting. It Is a serious moment for the man who has any seriousness in him. THO! EIDIIMF llllll"SMS WEEK LLOYD GEORGE'S BEQUEST li|ISTiS«IITIE5b Man In Camilla will liave « Card ' to fill onl ttpQn. Vitrst' Pttrker Die*, as ResilK nf Bums f "_ from Co.Htume('ftlclii|iK>'ir*K*VWl«* ; National Serviee Week Is drawing Aetjng us Sunta C.laus,' J\\ very near and the fart thnt the first . _ week' of tlte New Year bears that The merry-making aiul fstLvitles Mm° '» something In which everyone St. Kugene Hospital. Christmas Eve, '" ' '"" i in Canada lias ;in interest. The much time had hem., sppnt *•*_,__-__-__-__-,, B Christmas pre-pnralionfc this.year. The Hevernl floors Imd be-hn apfroprjatcly decornted. nnd ChrlstmhB Tftes filnced ! in view of the occupants of the various ! wards unable lo leave their beds. One! of the nurses in training, Agnes Pearl' Parker, a bright lively young Kirl of nineteen years, a favorite with thfl patients ami with tlte Sisters, had been chosen to act as Santa Clans tills year, and had anticipated the ovcr.l wltli much' pleasure; Her last letter to her mother had been fall ef the C( ming • ChrlBthias treat lor tin* patients, and of thb'pari sin was in take in il. While In tho midst of her work of kindhftss and goodwill ia endeavoring to bring some of the Christmas spirit. and joy to tbo paln-strlckcn nnd af flirted patients, the Ihflamablo material of her costume caught fire from tiie candles on a troo as sin* brushed against it. in a moment tho costume was In flames and the poor girl ran nmilly down ihe corridor to the stairs where she fell [n a heap. Others proa- enl rttthed to hor assistance and loving hands extinguished the flames, but not before she was terribly burned both externally and internally. Jles- plto aU that could he dons Tor her she' passed to her heavenly reward tho foi-. lowing morning at six o'clock. Bister Anne ami Tony, an Italian J orderly. Buffered severe hums on tho; hands and arms in putting out the' flames. The Mother Superior and Sis- j tors were ovorcomo with grief and sor- row over tho sail event, and lho on-; tire community sympathizes with the bereaved parents in their affliction. I Mrs. Parker, the mother of the unfortunate victim, arrived Christmas night, \ having got up from a sick-bed as soon as word of the accident reached tier. The deceased. Agnes Pearl Parker. was the tliird daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. Chas. R Parker of Eureka, Mont.. and came to Cranhrook In July last | to loam the nursing profession at St. Rugene'llosnltal. She was of a bright and cheerful disposition, and much beloved by all with whom siie came in contact. She was nineteen years of a«e, and Methodist Ip religion. Hey.^Mr. Keyworth Is expected to conduct' the funeral services? I authorities. I ed because 1 ing invited, in seeing that tlieir men- ! folk attend td this important duty. The children are Interested because tlieir il to tliem were Drought to^«i?4*ai»ii-tenjitmiUgn ar° lntested because it is obligatory when the Santa■•tflt.titifGmrhe' wo>n' I u*'on (,***-'h ofc^'nj between the ages of by Nurse Parker caught fin\and .bUrut 1 ,,i.,fltld |6 J'.™™, to fill out one of the her so severely that death ensued | cnrdl- whI,'h '•■■" Government is send Christmas morning at six. o'clock. * :i.-n6 tp. tliem through, the Post Office It has been the custom o> thoWJ •■"■™-«™*- T"" wtfman arc Interest- pltal every year to give tl.e patients!"" beca«80 lll,ir ''""M-ration Is be- confined there a taste of the Christmas spirit by having a Christmas entertainment and Christmas Tree, and . , , school teachers have exp the meaning of National Service and j the way iu whicli father and the big j brothers at home have to reply to the ' various questions. To write in the answers and return the card promptly is a good New- Year's resolution for every man throughout tin* Dominion and It has tho advantage of being easy oi fulfilment. It only mean a a few minutes-1 careful thought. National Service means that we are to get Into that frame of mind which Will cause ns to think of the needs or the country, lo realize that the interests or the State have a greater claim on us than our self-interest. This applies to everyone, from the highest In the land to the lowest. The Prince Of Wales' motto "I serve" may well be tbo motto of every citizen of the British Empire at this time. There are many ways nf serving tlie nation besides going to the front The man on the rami and the mechanic in a workshop may lie serving lhe nation as usefully as llie man in tlie trenches. K.very man should be doing the work which represents his mosl efficient aervice to his country. Til ..AskN Canada for Every Man Thar Can be Put In the Field- Borden\ Answer. Sir Itobert Borden, Premier of Canada, has received the following cable message from Hon. David Lloyd George, prime minister of Oreat Britain : "On taking up the, high office with i whieh his majesty charged me. I send I ynu, on behalf of the people of the old country, a message to our brothers! over tlie sea. There la no faltering in cur determination that thc sacrifice: wltlch we nnd you have made and have j still to make shall not be ln vain, and tliat tlie tight that we are waging together for humanity and civilisation shall be fought to a triumphant issue.' We realize that we shall still need every man we can put ln the field and every pound sterling that rigid private and public economy can provide,, and every effort which a united people can put forth to help in the heavy tasks of our soldiers and sailors. Thr splendid contribution to the common ' cause already made by the Dominion gives me sure confidence thst yonr determination is no less than our own. aad that however long the patt< to final victory, we shall treat It side by side." In answer Premier Borden cabled: "WY can reply that, Ood willing, we shall do our duty In thia struggle to the end. No sacrifice on our part shall be spared to make trlumpaiit the great cause for which the allied nations nre contending" NARROW ESCAPE OF be leaching us. great lessona. Terrible as are its effects, those who have faith in Canadian manhood hope and believe that the nation will emerge from Hits experience a stronger nnd a war is teaching us. or should | Ivlltr people. Flngitonc House Destroyed by Fire and Three Small Children nre Itescm-d with Difllculty (Spectal to thc Herald) Waldo; Dec. 28.—A somewhat disastrous fire occurred at Flagstone on Tuesday afternoon*which burned the bouse of Mike Rosier to the ground. Tiie house was occupied by Rosier and a hush foreman of the Rock Creek Lumber* Co. and liis wife and family. The mother had gone to the post offlce In quest of mal] leaving three small children at home. A rancher by the name of John Peters happened to he passing tlie house and on hearing screams rushed over and discovered thc house had caught fire. He immediately entered the house and res- cud two of the children and It waa a fow minutes before he ascertained there was still another Inside. By this time the fire had made great headway and with great peril to himself he again entered the burning building and carried out the third child. li was just eight minutes from Uie lime the fire was first discovered until the house was burned to the ground. Rosor lost $350 ln cash which lie was keeping in trust for another party and also several hundred dollars worth of vegetables, together with everything else he owned, and lt has lefl him practically destitute. Tlie origin of the fire Is unknown, but it is presumed that an overheated stove, pipe was the cause. Shortly after the Hosier flre, on Tuesday afternoon the house occupied by Marvin Malin, a rancher near Flagstone also caught fire, but fortun- ntely It was got under control and the only damage done was that the roof was severely scorchJd. CUBIST CHUBCH To be frank about the matter the attendances on Sunday and Christinas Day were rather disappointing But Uie.il it is difficult to tell the way people's devotion will carry tbem nt Christmas time! Doesn't do to worry over much: just hang ou a while und see. In place of Uie usual form of service on Sunday evening, the rector gave u reading from Dlcken 'a Christmas Carol, and a number of Christmas carols wcre sung. Such a rending was n distinct innovation and wus a ' pleasant relief from a sermon. AlUiough a very happy note dominated the services, the "feel" of Christ-1 i mas whh not a tittle helped bby the ( care with which the Church bad been decorated. The thanks of the con grcgatlon are due to those who gave [ so much time and trouble at this | busy season for the love of their little ! church. Tbe altar waa beautifully [ adorned with white flowers. KNOX CHUBCH The special music at Knox Church on Christmas Sunday proved must enjoyable and added much to the services. An orchestra of nine pieces under the leadership of Mr. R. W. Russell assisted very materially In the musical services of the day. In the morning the orchestra played as a prelude "March Romnlnc" and "Star of the Bust". A violin solo by Vincent Pink, "Adoration", together witb an anthem by the choir "Sing, Ob Sing, This Blessed Morn" were all much appreciated by the < nngregatlon. The pastor's morning subject was "An Old Tims Hymn." The evening service commenced at 7 o'clock with a half hour musical service, the orchestru acquitting themselves most creditably wtth a number of selections, and Mr. Percy Parker giving a Cello Solo, Shuburt'a "Serenade", In bis usual accomplished manner. Mr. Thomson in his evening discourse on "ChrlBt, the Prince of Peace", took occasion to denounce tn strong terms President Wilson's bungling attempts at peace-making. Preeldent Wilson's statement in bis note to the powers at war that all the belligerents were fighting for the same object, was an Insult to every British mother who has given her son to the cause. The Entente Allien are fighting for the principle for which Christ died—Christianity conserves the weak, whereas Germany and her Allies have from the first endeavored to annihilate the small nations altogether. That a nation which has allowed the atrocities and outrages of which th* Germans have been proven guilty tn Belgium, not to mention the other small nations, Serbia and Poland, should be compar- j ed to the British, and that a person | (ConUnued on page four) SPI-KVIHB CBIMSTHAS III NINFKN Tho ^business done this Chrlsimas season'by the local storofl lias fur sur-! passed * 11*sH, pxi^pftftj^otih/ ;' All 'the;;' stores nre well satisfied with the volume of business and many of them nay their cash receipts were tho largest In their history. FAIIrWrXI, AIHHlKSS BV BKV. W. K. THOMSON On Sunday afternoon, December 31, tlie Kev. W. K. Thomson will address a meeting for men lu the Railway Y. M. C. A., at 8.16 Pacific Time. As Hev. Mr. Thomson is leaving early next week to reside in Edmonton this will he our last opportunity to hear him in tlie Cranbrook Association. All the men of tlie city are cordially Invited to be present at this meeting on Sunday afternoon next. ^^■■■^'■%:0:^^m!$ WHAT T1MIUUHTS! -Klrliy, In the New Veerk World. POLICE COURT < Tine Montana Ke'eetiiiirant waee tie,' acenc eef ii aangutnary ronfllct Sun- , day morning which fnr blood and Keer" uml tmiki'ii crockery lookted like nil iiHsiinlt eef llii- (ieTmanie nn a de- foncelOM home, -i Petereon and C. Thompson woro tho eerfe*nriern and as |)<*r llHiml nil nvrreiiesi' nf John Barloy- reirn the cause. Aftor roiifeiderable reinstalled Iht'y wore gathered In by tlie police nnd spent Christmas In the ' rellH. On tho Mill they were fined 1 '.Mm nnd 18.60 each ™tH for broken crockery, which thoy paid. o. Johnson wns nisei up on the' 23rd for be- Ing drunk ami disorderly and ossess- I ml a flni> of $6.00 anil Chegan Singh for thn same ofTenree nn the 2t»th drew thn same amount. Iloth MM **■ SCHOOL REPORT Kor the Montii of December Division I Angle Davis, Helen Worden, Ida Johson, Marlon Macklnnon, Edith j Cummlngs, Irene Beech, Irma Ward, Perfect attendance—Irene Beech, Ivy Bidder, Annie Blayney, Oda Brown. Edith Cumming, James Cassldy, Angle Davis, Milo Drummond, Annabel Hallet, Ida Johnson, Harold Leask, Russell Leaak, Mary Mann, Marlon Macklnnon Hugh Simpson, Violet Simpson. Clifford St. Eloi. Crossley Taylor Irma Ward, Helen Worden. K. S. Shields, teacher. Ill,l«l„n i Nina Belanger, Norman Beech, Malcolm Belanger, Allan Brown, Donald Dallas, Marlon Drummond, Otto alii Hugh Hannah, Ing Wai Hoy, Bruce Laurie, Erie Macklnnon, Margaret Morrison, Annie Parnaby, Mary Pas- cuzio, David Reekie, Alma Sarvis, Violet Sarvis, Edward Taylor, Garfield Taylor, Keith WaBso.i. Evrett Will- lams, Inez Wilson, Llllle Lancaster. Enrolment 40, percentage 95.2.1. A. Woodland, tearher. Division 3 Honor Roll—May Brake 78. Reive Parker 77, Winnie Phillips. 77, Ignore Hill. Roblna Somervllle 7.1. Jack Stevens, Harold Kummer 70, Paul McNeil 69. Mabel Cameron, Edna Sanderson 08. Percentage 92.32, enrolment 39. Perfect attendance—May Brake. Freddy Brggs, Christine Carson, Mabel finley, Arthur Olll, Lenore Hill Jack Kirkland, Harold Kummer, Martha Messenger, Paul McNeil, Reive Parker, Winnie Phillips, Muriel Reade. Annie Shaw. Roblna Somerville, Jack Stevens, Norman Wasson. E. M. Bechtel, teacher. | Division 4 Perfeet Attendance - Dorothy Bas-1 sett. Elsie Black. 1-,-na Brogan, Vera Baxter, Robert Eakln, Bessie Hallet, Eneas Hogarth, Thomas Hogarth, Oertrude Hopkins. Stella Johnston, Wilfred Jolllfe, Mark Kirkland, Heigh McDonald, Erma McNeil, Donald Morrison, Harry Musser. Eunice Parrett, Thomas Reekie, AgneH Somervllle, Raymond St. Eloi. Verne Woodman. Percentage 94. S. While, teacher. "" (MBtliroed on pago *m) Ladies' Ne^v Provincial Library of Brltiah Columbia Skating Hats New Felt Skating and ** Outing Hats just arrived. They come in Rose Shades Paddy Green Saxe Blue ** and White, at $1.75 each McCreery Bros. Cranbrook's Dry Goods snd Clothing Stores Do You Like The Mechanical Tone of The Talking Machine ? If the talking machine satisfies you. we liave nothing to •-.*/ However, w*> feel confident .hat it does not. and accordingly, we cordially invite you to come to our store and let us give you an Edison Muaicale, played by the Official Edison Demonstration machlnt A shipment of the latest Diamond Disc and Amberol Records have just arrived. Come In and bear them. Cranbrook Drug & Book Co. W. J. Atchison, Manager A Happy New Year to all our Custrmers and Friends. : : : : C. C. S. NORBCRY AVE. Beautiful Chinese Goods Silk Ladies Waists. Clowns, Kimonas, Fancy Mandker- chfs., hand painted f'liinawarc, Tables, Chairs, Baskets EVERYTHING SOl,l> AT VERV LOWEST PRICES All kinds of Chinese & Japanese Goods imported direct DAN YUEN TONQ Ij'irick Avenue, al r*ar of Methodist Church Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada. Limited ODlca, Smelting and Refining Department TRAIL, WHITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers of Gold. Silver. Conned aad Lead Ores TIIAIL BRAND PIO LEAD, 1II.UE8TONE AND BI'RLTEK J PAGE TWO THB CIUNBROOK HERALD THtTRSDAY, DEC. 28th. 1916 TIIE CRANBUOOK HERAI.D Issued Weekly by Tho Cranhrook llerald, Limited. T. IL Kay, Editor and Manager (ranbrook, B. C, Dec 28th, 1916 ; HO INCONCLUSIVE PEACE WANTED In hla speeches during the recent tour iu the interests of National Service Premier Borden reflected tho spirit and determination of Canada in this hour when lie quoted the words of Abraham Lincoln, uttered in 1864 in the midst of tho American Civil War. "We accept thia war for an object, a worthy object, and the war will not ond until that object is attained. Under God 1 hope it never will end until that time." "And we", solemnly continued tho Premier, "we, In Canada, accept this war for a cause which we believed to bo Just and righteous, And under Qod wo hope that this war will never end until the purpose has been fully anil completely accomplished. Wo are fighting In thia war, not for an Incon- clusivo peaco truco that wlll mean fighting tt over aga*n. Wo aro fighting for the assurance that Germany ■will never undertake auch a war of devastation again." NO ALUM baking POWDf-P In which they are now engaged, nnd I pray them to aid still more in every Hold of national service for which they may feel themselves fitted. "Let us never forget the solemn truth that tho nation Is not constituted of the living alone, There are those ss well who have passed away aid those yet to be born. So this great responsibility comes to us aa heirs of the past nnd trustees of the future. But with that responsibility thoro has come some things greater still, the opportunity of proving ourselves worthy of it; and 1 pray that this may not be lost." HOME SUGGESTIONS By H. T. GadBby Another act of grace on tho part of thn Borden Government would be to say to all the non-combatant officers In handsome uniforms in the Pay and Records Offlco at London, "it's your turn at thc front. Fight or go home." The same thing could be said to the stay-at-home brigadiers on this Bide of tho water. There are enough urgers In Canada, husky fellows who keep egging thc rest of the people on, to make a couple of regtmentB. Everybody would bo glad to Bee them get their chance in the fighting line. Another regiment might consist entirely of tho honorary colonels, with which Sir Sam has beBtrewn thin huppy country. Joking aside, the Government would do well to get after the four-flushers who strut around In khaki but have no Intention of getting nearer the front than Piccadilly or the Strand Make them wear the red and gold and feathers of the ante-bellum days. That would cure their prancing. Let khaki bo the real distinction. These morning glories who take no rlBks should be placarded some way or other, if they were, recruiting would get a big boost among real soldlero. Another thing that would help re crulting woud be fair treatment for Major General Lessard—a man's sizr Job at the front for which .this fine soldier has been yeaulng ever since the war started. The Government probably thinks It would have too good an effect in Quebec, where it has n< real desire to recruit for fear of offending Its Nationalist allies. LIKE THE HEBREW (Trail News) Even though tho allies look askance at tlie German proposals for a peace conference, the fact that it has been suggested by the kaiser haB naturally attracted world wide attention, Undoubtedly, like the gentleman of Hebrew extraction, his asking price and his taking price are two entirely different things. Division " Perfect attendance Hoy Beech, M. Beattie, Clifford Blaynoy, Evolyn How- ley, Kathleen Dallas, Margueritte tlod- derls, Henry dodderls, Jas, Gormley, Fanny Hop Chanay, Hazol Jackson, Lorun Jordan, Robena Kelly, Harry Kemball, John Mitchell, Margaret McDonald. Kenneth Parrett, Gertrudo Patmore. Margaret Parr. Arthur Shankland, Kathleen Strachan, Robert Taylor. Elate Willis. Bernard Wilson, Fred Stojack. Honor Roll— Class A: John Mitchell, Artlmr Shankland. H. Godderis. Bernard Wilson; Class Ii: Kathleen Dallas, Evelyn Bowley, Elsie Willis. Fred Stojack. Aggregate attendance 559, percentage 87.34. E. McK. Fisher, teacher. Division S Perfect attendance—Helen Brown. Graham Hale, Allan GUI, Jas. McFarlane, Mary Mitchell, Jack Swan, Wll- llnrd Simpson, Lillian St Eloi, Evandi, Young, Ernest Greenwood. Division 9 Perfect attendance—Jack Atchison, Orvllle Bliss, Helen Briggs, Marion Carr, George George, George Kimball, Tom Marshall. Frank Martin, Kathleen McFarlane, Margaret Stewart, Bcrnie Strachan, Marian Williams. Honor Roll—A Class:Tom Marshall, Orvllle Bliss, Ray Brown, Byron Haynes, Aubrey McKowan. Evelyn Ward. Class B: Jessie Brown, Frank Martin, Melville Reade; Class ('.Mary Genest, J. Beattie, Kathleen McFarlane. Percentage attendance 86.8 A. McLennan, teacher. ty In the city of the assessed value, on the last municipal assessment roll, of one thousand dollars or more over and above any registered Judgment or charge, and wbo is otherwise duly i qualified as a municipal voter. Qualifications for Aldermen. Tho persons Qualified to be nominated for and elected aa Aldwmen of a olty •hall b» aufih. persona m ant main British subjects of the full age of twenty-one years, and who are not disqualified undar any law, and nave been for the sag months next precead- lng the day of nomination the registered owners, In the Land Registry Office, of land or real property In the city of the assessed value, on the last municipal assessment roll, of five hundred dollars or more over and above any registered Judgment or charge, and who are otherwise duly qualified us municipal voters. Qualifications for School Trustees. Any person being a British subject of the full age of twenty-one yearB actually residing within the district, and having been for the six months r.ext preceeding the date of nomination the registered owner, in the Land Registry Office, of land or real property ln the City School District of the nssessed value, on the last municipal assessment roll, of five hundred dollars or more over and above any registered judgment or charge, and being otherwise qualified to vote at an election of school trustees In the said school dietriet, shall be eligible to be elected or to serve as a Bchool trustee in such city school district. Given under my hand at Crantrook B. C., this 27th day of December, 1916. Thos. M. Roberts. 52-2L Returning Officer. AUDITORIUM SATURDAY JAN. 6 ONE SIGHT OHM W. B. Sherman preset** The Popular "Klck.ln" Cofcpu* ueastTvnnem PRICES $1.00,75 &50C CARRYING OUT THAT "NO PAT RONAGE" PLANK. (Fernie Free Press) The Provincial Government was out with the axe this week. Every road superintendent in the provlneo was canned witiiout notice. Dan McNelsh did not even receive his pay to the end of the month. If the government think tliat sort of thing gets them anything with the general public they have another think coming. No matter how unpopular an employee may be he should at least be extended the common courtesy extended in any business when a man Is discharged, ot giving him a certain amount of notice. TIIK BISMARCK SPIRIT (Westminster Gazette) When the French In 1870 complained thnt Germans fired upon the Bick nnd blind in tho Blind Institute, Bismarck's reply waB that he did not know what there was to find 'fault with in that. "You do far worse— you shoot nt our men who are in sound and vigorous health." Women and children, who In thick weather find themselves In little boats after their ship has been sent to the bottom must console themselves by remembering that they are, after all, better off than German soldiers on tlie Somme or German Zeppelin crews at Cuff ley, nnd that International law never says that they are to be "comfortable." NATIONAL SERVICE In the Inspiring addresses recently delivered throughout the West by Pre mler Borden and Mr. R. B. Bennett an ecctlve and convincing appeal has been made to the manhood of Canada to assist the .National Servk- Commission by answering and returning without delay to Ottawa tho carts which contain a number of questions which all men between the ngeB of 16 and 65 are required to fill ln. There ta nothing in tills effort to regiater the effective nrenglh of oui population that can in any way be termed as an approach ti conscription, and the least that any patriotic cltlzin enn do Is to promptly comply wtth this request. In dealing with this subject Premier Borden recently said: "Our strength can be most effectively thrown into this conflict by utilising, in all our national activities for sustaining the agricultural, Industrial and commercial stability of Canada, those who through age or by reason of physical condition are not available for service nt the front; to the end that we may place ln thc battle line the greatest posstblo proportion of those fit for military service. With this view the Government has asked the Director General nnd the Directors of National Service to undertake duties of the highest importance and urgency. It la Imperative that the men and women ol Canada, individually and through their various organizations, shall serve the nation In those capacities In which their services may be of tbe most value. Thus, it is the urgent duty of the Canadian people to Join with the Government in organizing the full power of the nation In terms of tinman energy. "Under the responsibilities with which I am Invested and ln the name of the State which we are all bound to serve, It is my duty to appeal and I do now appeal most earnestly to the people of Canada that they asaiRt and co-operate with the Government and the Directors of National Service ln the endeavor for this purpose. To men of military age I make appeal that they place themselves at the service of the State for military duty, Tc all others I make appeal that the) place themselves freely at the dlaposl tlon of their country for snch service at they are deemed best fitted to perform. "And to thn women of Canada, whose spirit has h»«n so splendid and so Inspiring In this hour of dn to tlon and sacrifice, ] bid God-speed In the mantmid works nf bnefleanca fcJBTH HAPPENINGS Capt. Quinn has gone overseas with a draft of dental surgeons. Lt. Milliken Is in charge of recruiting Now Westminister. Lt. Burgoyne wears a happy smile It's a boy. God bless him! Corpl. Charles Percy has been appointed ofllcial postmaster for the battalion. A battalion dramatic society haa boen formed, with the aid of New Westminster bells. hi, C. J. l-ewls Is now ln command of n draft to reinforce the IrlBh Rangers at Montreal. Lieutenant's certificates have been granted to A. 11. Glddlngs and D. W. G. Coley. Congratulations. "Biddy", the bear mascot of the 172nd overseas Batt., has been removed to Stanley I'ark, Vancouver. Sergt. J. S. I'yc nnd Jock Mclkle- john, transferred to tho engineers, havc left for England. Lleuts. Brechin and Hnrrls hnve returned from Winnipeg, where they took a course In bayonet fighting and physical exercise.—Morrlsey Mention. k WATER RIGHTS BRANCH Province of British Columbia—department of Lands, CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL 1. WHEREAS the Elko Water, Light and Power Company, Limited, Is a company incorporated under the "Companies Act 1897", its objects and powers ns set out in Its memorandum of Association published in the British Columbia Gazette of tlie 20th January, 1910 at page 405 extending to nnd Including the construction or operation of works for the supply or utilization of water. 2. AND WHEREAS the said Com pany Is the holder of Water Liccnscb Nos. 1588 and 1534 issued by the Water Commissioner for the Cranbrook Water District on the 21st day of June 1910, both of which provide for the diversion of water from Silver Spring Lake, a tributary of Elk River. 3. AND WHEREAS tne said Com pany has, after due notice by Petition filed on the 7th dny of March 1913 petitioned for the approval of its undertaking, 4. AND WHEREAS no objections have been filed to the said Petition. 5. THIS IS TO CERTIFY that t'.ie proposed undertaking ot the Elko Wu ter. Light and Power Company Limited as set out In its Petition for approval of undertaking dated the 22nd day of April 1912 and filed on the 7th day of March 1913 {In so far as sucli undertaking relates to the diversion carriage and use of water for watei works and steam purposes) is here by approved subject to tne terms anil conditions of the "Water Act 1914". and to the following terms and conditions:— 6. The said licenses shall, notwithstanding the issue of this certificate be subject to readjustment by tlie Board of Investigation. 7. The amount of the capital of the company which has been subscribed and paid up Is deemed sufficient for the purpose of the proposed undertaking. 8. The construction of the works for the diversion, and carriage ot the water shall be commenced on or before the lBt day of November 1916. 9. The territory within which the Company may exercise Its power.-, so far as the same relate to the undertaking hereby approved shall consist of the northern halt of lot 227, the eastern half of lot 3054, Group 1. Kootenay District and the lands covered by Sliver Spring Lake and the lands over which the water is to be carried from the said lake to the said lot 227. 10. This certificate shall in no way be deemed to be an approval of plans of any works covered by the proposed undertaking or to authorize the construction of any such works, but shall have the effect only of a certificate issued under the Provisions of Section 81 of the "Water Act, 1914" and shall be subject to such Provisions. DATED AT VICTORIA, B. C, this 19th day of October, 1916. WM. R. ROSS, 52-lt. Minister of Lands FORT STEELE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Court of Revision and Appeal, under the provisions of the "Taxation Act" and the "Public Schools Act" respecting tbe assessment rolls of the Fort Steele Assessment District for the year 1917, will be held at the Government Offlce, Fernie, B. C, on Monday, the 29th day of January, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and at the Government Offlce, at Cranbrook, B. C, on Wednesday, the 31st day of January. 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Cranbrook, B. C, December 21et, 1916. W. A. NISBET, Judge of the Court of 52-Dt Revision and Appeal. an band ATWNK FRIDAY NIGHT AND EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT THEREAFTER GOOD ICE Season Tickets — same price as before. Warner and McKay PHONE 408 We Thank You I For thc splendid business you have given us the past year and wish you, A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR The Beattie-Murphy Co., Ltd. CHRIST CHURCH Services on Sunday. 8.00 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m.—Mattlns. 7.30 p.m.—Evensong. 11.15 p.m.—Watchnight Services and Holy Communion. W. H. Bridge, rector. SCHOOI, REPORT (continued from page one) Division 5 Honor roll—Margaret Cnrr, Reginald Parrett, Alex. Cassldy, Delia Baxter, Eva Cadwallader, Olive Simpson. Perfect attendance-Delia Baxter, N Finley. Hay Hill. W.mg Hum, Marlon Henderson, Murray McFarlane, Alexia UoHenger, Reginald Parrett, Rosa Pascuito, Olive Simpson, Helen Somervllle, Mary Snmervllle, Ernest South Joe Stojnek, Hope Tnylor, Helen Mueller, Alex. Cassldy, Jnck Cassldy, Eva Cadwallader. John Cadwallader, John Lancaster, Evelyn Greenwood. Percentage 88.70. M. L. Cartwright, teacher Division (t Perfect Attendance—Eva Armstrong Alway Bliss, Eddie Bliss, Joo Brogan, Meryl Carson, Jack Dixon, Dorothy Dufour, Marjorie Dufour, Frank Hawksworth, Lillian Jackson, Ralph Ladda, Elvln Leask, Cyril Leea, Angus McDonald, Dorothy McKowan, Orey Moseley. Norman Parker, Frank Roy. Willie Stewart, Willie Taylor, Douglas Thompson, Jean Wnrd, Edward White, Daisy Whitbaker, Jean Wilson, WilliOlmlno Woodman, Andy Cassldy. Honor roll—Angus McDonald, Jean Wilson, Dorothy McKowan, Doris Parker, Joe Hrogan, Cyril bees. Percentage atteodanee ll.M. Improve Your Complexion Get your blood pure, keep the liver active and the bowels regular, and disfiguring pimples and unsightly blotches will disappear from the face. For improving the complexion and putting the blood in good order BEECHAM'S PILLS are safer, better and surer than cosmetics. They eliminate poisonous matters from the system, strengthen the organs and purify the blood—bring the health- glow to uie cheeks, brighten the eyes, improve and Beautify the Skin hr Thonai Baaeham, St Helm, Lancaalitra, Entluid. in Canada and U. 5. Am.rico. lo boxes, 25caaU. We Still Htve Plenty ol Ctotct Poultry for New Year TURKEYS CHICKENS OBESE DUCKS FOWL Also Christmas Beat Prime Quality P. BURNS ft CO., LIMITED CANADIAN PACinc NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS Fare and One-Third FOB THE ROrND TRIP Ticket, on sale December 28th to January let, 1917. RETURN LIMIT JAN. r\ > \ 17. Whit ti* ,ou working it for i IM *j* _ ._ „ , II. Whom do you work for? 19 Hl«*« n I 1 Oti* O/prrjttll'-*"' 21 An **N working now*, 20 II to. whit 7 _ Ti II nol.wt>y? 23 Would you bo willing to criingi ,« 2*1 Ar8r*w*»iH.no..l your nilwiytirt I'Hlr.l well i',e Mtir nwtMir, w,k ,| e., „,, H, ^M() „„ ,lr , i MieitlH*r. Miss V. Martin ot Wardner visited friends In Moyie the first of the week. Mrs. James Whitehead and daughter returned from Crnnhrook Thursday. Misses Lewis nnd Bilker left on Fridav to spend the holidays, Miss Lewis going to Field anil Miss linker to Fernie. Thirty school rhilelren totek part in tlie entertainment held In the Methodist Church. Thursday evening. The sum ot thirty five elollars was rnlsed by Ihe sale of tickets and semt to aid the Belgium children. Midnight Mass was held in thc Cnth- ollo Church on Christmas eve. THE HOME BAKERY ltuliL Frame, Prep. Fresh lirend, Cukes, Pies nnd Pastry Phone 37 Norbury Ave. Opp City Hall If vou want satisfaction with vour washlne send it to MONTANA LAUNDRY Special prices for familv work (HAS. S. PARKER Forwarding and Distributing Agent for Lelhhrldge Coal Xl.lt* Powder Imperial Oil Co. DniyiiiL" nnd Transferrin,; Given pro.upt attention Phone 63 MRS. DOWNS, L.O.S. Profession*,! Maternity Nun* Apply—Box 3, Creston, B. C. or Mrc. TIsdale'B Cranbrook. FRANK PROVENZANO General Merchant Employment Agent P. O. Box 108 Phone 244 CRANBUOOK, B. C. THE COEUR D'ALENE Spokane, Washington THK HOTEL WITH A I'EK-SONALITY This house lias the happy distinction ot being Uie favorite Btop- Iilng place fn Spokane for the people of British Columbia We appreciate this patronago and do everything in our power to make you comfortable. Our location ls excellent •*- cIobc to Great Northern Station and O. W. It. & N.—Milwaukee terminal, and within a minute's walk trom the principal business houses and places of amusement. See SteamsIilD on Roof un.uetAn arncn-unriLLObiAKe* {ulrttliiK Till lor Women, jr, k box or three for iu. pol'l at nil DniK Htonit. or nulled to any aiidrm.Jii roflfllptof prloa, Tm Booiltt DIDO Co .ttttUUmriU'd. oiiUiHu. _ ___ phosphonol for Men; 5S Vitality;f*>r Korro ami Xraln; iiii-rea**''•--«*• mntliT '"ftTotilr wlll ■■,... ymi up, 13 n ■.to*, or two f"r JV nt (Iniff M..-"> *>r hv mall onroMlpi ofi" " l ii.: 8uo), i; ...... i>i ,.*■,[. c»ili«rim« Ollt.l.u. WALDO Mrs. Oo. Shlpman and family nnd llie Misses Winnie and Mltdrer Bur* dett of Marysville, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. Dryden and expect to spend several weeks. A very successful dunce with given in the Waldo Hotel on Monday evening by the proprietor, W. McKay. There was quite a large turn out and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mr. Harry Jones ot Dorr spent Christmas in town. Mr. Pye, manager of the Waldo Mercantile Co.. is visiting with his family this week iu Cranbrook. Miss W. Hamlll, school teacher here, spent Christmas with his sister In Fernie. Ben. Palmer staged a turkey shoot on Christmas which was largely at' tended by the local nlmrods. Mrs. Ducklow of Dorr spent the week end the guest of Mrs. A. Dryden Mrs. Henderlck and daughter of Whiteflsh, Mont., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. h. M. Smith of Krag. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Vulcan. Alta., accompanied by Mr. Jones, sr., aro visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Skllling speni Christmas with relations in Fernie. Mr. A. dimming, Secretary of the District Patriotic Fund, was a Waldo visitor this week. Mr. Cummings is touring the district with the view of lining up al) the post and logging camps and having them pay their ro spective shnre towards the fund, as there are several camps ln the district who are not contributing. Quite a llttle excitement was cauS' cd in town on Sunday morning when one of the houses belonging to tht Hoss-Saskatoon Lumber Co., caught fire, and whieh was occupied by V. Divers, planer foreman. There was a strong wind blowing nnd It was feared that the other houses In the row would also catch flre, but willing hands with buckets and flre extinguishers soon had the blaze under con trol. It is thought that a defective flue was the cause of the blaze. The concert given In Ross HaU on Thursday evening laBt was a huge success. The largo and varied program was well received by those present. The play "Not a man In the House'' was carried out by the different members of the cast and was a real tickler. The real hit of the evening was made by Mr. V. Divers, who sang his numbers in appropriate costumes. Those who took part were Mrs. Hobson, Miss Bell, Mr. Hobson, Mrs. Beattie, Mtt). Madden, Miss Thompson. Mr. Divers. Mrs. Sunnier. Miss Turner, Miss Hose, Mfss Hamlll, Miss Hoss, nnd school children. KLKO NOTES IIY Fltf.U KOO The Sunduy School Christmas Tr*< was held in the opera house, Hlrtt block, Klko, Dec. 21st. The house was crowdeil with the parents and friends of the participants of lhe tree and other donations from tlie. business men of the town. Rev. Mr. Mclnnes, Presbyterian "Skipper of the Heaven ly Seas" acted us chairman, and his opening remarks paid many compli ments to the children's ability, artistic, and dramatic. The musical feature of the evening was u duet by Mr, P. Brewer, Elko, and Mrs. Waters of Saskatoon. The children's programme was curried out without a hitch and sustained the chairman's remarks. The hall was beautifully decorated by tlm ladles of the church, who acted as waiters und Baw that every child got a present. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Bare of Cowley are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays with Mrs. Bnre's parents, the 1/etchers, Square Deal Ranch, Roosville Valley. I. M. Watson, J. M. Watson and J. P. Stocks of the 225th nre spending the holidays at their homes, Roosville Vniley. MIhs B, B. Paterson, school teachel, Uonsvllle, left Dec. 23rd for her homo, Port Haney for tho holidays via the Great Northern. Jim Thistlebeak sayB, just because a woman Is married anil has to do her own housekeeping Is 'no reason why she should no around the house all FORT STEELE Tobacco Fund Subscribers—Chns. Malr, |1) H. Kershaw, |1; R. L. T. Galbraith. |1; O. S. Bukor, fl; A. May Bate, BOc; Elinor Curley, 50c; Stella Mason. 50c; Ella Fenwick, 50c; Wm. II. Monk, Mobile, Ala., fl. W. Turpln of Calgary wns in town on 21st, nttending to the unloading of the two horses for Mr. Doyle. The rest of the carlond were for the Staples Lumber Co., at Wycliffe. Every week there are from 15 to 20 carloads of lumber shipped through Fort Steele from nearby mlllB. Mr, Hayes 1ms shipped two carloads Irtoly. The school closing and Christmas Tree on Thursday was held In the school house. Many of the parents wero present and nearly nll of the younger generation who were Invited 'n come, nnd enjoyed the tree and trout. In both rooms thero was a large "tree" with many good things upon lt and the children hnd the annual wonderful day which the school children if today always share nt Christmas. There wns a short programme of nult- able songs, patriotic nnd Christmas- tide, aftor whioh the prizes were awarded and sweets given out. Mr. Galbraith, secretary, s ioke a few suitable words. The children then gave •liree cheers'for their teachers. Mlsfl Stella Mnson. and Miss Maye Bute which Is the children's wny of showing enthusiastic appreciation. There were ilso given throe cheers for Mr. Galbraith, our alwayR popular chairman. Miss Ella Fenwick was Inst week 'he guest of Mrs. Pym, Cranbrook. Miss Stella Mason left Friday last for the coast, having resigned from the Fort Steele staff. Miss Maye Bate left Friday for Kaslo where she will spend her Christmas "acatlon with her aunt, Mrs. M. S. Davys, Mr. Bridges nnd son were In town luring the week en/1. National Service cards nre beln* 1'strlbuted nbout town. The teachers ■■nd ministers of every town hnve been asked to help and eneournge the Iden. Skating was nt Its best on the river •nst week and If the snow does not become deeper thnt healthful exercise vill be resumed. A large crowd will ho nt the rink Christmas week. Miss G. Attree entertained a few -onne people at her home on Friday evening. Mrs .Galbraith. Miss Blair. Mrs. 'ann. Mrs. Attree. Miss B. Cann, Miss '!. Attree, wore visitors in Crnnbrook *nst week end (23rd nnd 22nd,> Subscriptions to the Rod Cross Fund Mrs. Gnlbraitii, 25c; Mrs. Cnnn. 25c; Mr. Galbraith, GOc: Chas. Mnir, 50c; Mrs. Richardson, 25c; Miss A M Bate, ?5c; E. Attree. 25c; Chas. Reynolds, "5c; Miss S .Mason, $200; A. Doyle, "5c; T. McVittie. 50c; B. Werden. 25c; Mr. F. Blnmore, 2t-c; Mrs, Blnmore, '1; Mrs. Crowe, 25c; R. Crowe, 25c; B. Crowe. 25c; J. Tannhauser. 25c; W. Tannhaucer, 25c; G. Baker. 25c; ■I Kershaw. 25c; G. Watson. 2!ic: J. Walsh, 2Bc; W. Davis, 25c; W. Carlin, ''Be. Subscriptions at Wasa; J. Knowles, |1; J. SUk. 25c; Philip Hoskoh, 50c; Frank Zubnl, 50c: C. Weston, |2; A. J. Miller, fl; Lee Roy, 50c. ' ■ I. V* BRAKEMAN IS COMMITTED Brakeman W. J. Skinner, who Is alleged to have thrown the switch which precipitated the head-on collision between the two Crow ex- ureaseB at Chin, was arraigned before Inspector Chancy at the Mounted Police Barracks, Lethbridge, the other day and was committed for trial on a charge of criminal negligence resulting In tho death of E. E. Parker. Bnll hns been granted nt •UO.000, and an Skinner hns been abli to secure bondsmen, he Is now free. BOTH MINISTERS ltETIKNED Vancouver, Dec. 22.—-The election vesterday was in a wny without excitement, although before tho close of the noils between five and six thousand electors had taken ndvnntage of their franchise. Tho vote shows that Mr. Macdonald has been elected for the third time within less than a year In the city of Vancouver, although In the election of yesterday ho was over 2000 behind Mr. Smith, but this Is easily accounted for as there was no fltfit on Mr. Smith. The result was as follows: Smith, 7,40(1; Macdonald, 5,061; Mc- Taggart, 3,908. PREMIER HAH REFUSED TO PRO- MISE m CONSCRIPTION Ottawa, Dec. 26.-—Sir Robert Bt.rdon flately refused to promise to the labor representatives that there would be no conscription In Canada. He told them that the national service registration had not as Its ultimate object compulsory military service but ha refused to pledge himself or the government for tho future. The labor representatives are confident that a satisfactory agreement wlll ho reached with the government and that It will permit them to asBlst In mr.klng national service a success. Another meeting will be held this afternoon and n statement by the labor representatives Issued tonight. S We Thank You! *£ For the very excellent business given us at all times especially during the past. Last Saturday was really a "hummer" the largest cash receipts in the history of the store. It has been exceeding difficult to procure many Hies of merchandise yet we believe we succeeded fairly well as we were able to supply the requirements of practically every customer and our stock is still in good condition. This week Ladies' Evening Silk Dresses at half price, only a few left. WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR Are You the Man? Are you anxious to identify yourself with one of the biggest, livest and most profitable industries in the world? Are you willing to work hard, providing your efforts yield a greater return? Are you eager to establish yourself in a sound, growing and money-making business? Are you thinking about a business that you can build up, that will provide you with a real income, and that you can hand down to your son? Have you a good reputation, a business training, selling ability, acquaintances and some capital? If you can qualify, we want you. And we can submit a proposition that you will like. The possibilities are unlimited for a live, hustling business man. We are at the present time without representation in this locality. We must have a dealer at once. The demand for Maxwell Cars is insistent and we must make arrangements to satisfy it. The Maxwell Company is one of the three largest automobile concerns in the world. The Maxwell Car is famous tor its durability, economy, comfort and good looks. It is without question the World's Great*** Motor Car Valut. If you are interested (and if you are the kind of a man we want, you will be ) write, wire or telephone at once to Maxwell Motor Company of Canada, Limited Touring Car *850 F.O.R Windsor WINNIPEG. MAN. One ChassU fine Body Style* Roadster '830 F.OR Windsor All Model* Completely Equipped—No Extra* to Buy XMAS SERVICES IN CHI WHEN (Continued from page one) In President Wilson's position should Intimate that both were fighting for tho same object, was an insult and an outrage, and could not be too strongly resented. A pleasing feature of the evening service was a splendid soprano solo by Mrs. It. W. Russell, "Hark, lurk, My Soul" nccompanled by violin, .■■■lin nnd clarinet obllgato, and a bass solo by Mr. Ilussel, who gave In good voice that ever-beuutlful "Nazareth", with orchestra accom pan I ment. Tho anthem "Praise ye the Father" was rendered in good voice by the choir. METIIOWNT < HI IU II A quiet enthusiasm, typifying the flrst great Christmas, was the spirit that pervaded the services of the entire day at the local Methodist church. Willing hands had been busy in preparation tor the services, as was evidenced by the oxtremely pretty decorations which Included three beautiful stars—the largest of which was so placed as to suggest a natural position in thc firmament and of course representing the Star of Bethlehem. The congregational singing was especially hearty, everybody enjoying the old Christmas songs. Thc anthem "Christians Awake" was well rendered by the choir and enjoyed by all at the morning Bcrvlce. , The pastor told tho legend of Robin lied Breast and the symbolic fitness of evergreen decorations at Christmas time, ns his story theme for the children, and then passed to his announced topic, "The Unspeakable Gift". Everything else being equal, a gift Is measured (1) by Its Intrinsic value, (2) Its potentiality, <3) Us power to express the sentiment of the giver, (41 its personal element. These qualifications were aptly Illustrated by an appeal to life and then the application of thu theme mnde. Apart altogether from any strictly religious aspect, Jesus Christ has been the greatest blessing to the world, even as an historic fact only. The potentiality of Christ's iiinming to thc world Is more apparent today thnn ever as we realize that all It has meant through MOO year*-) Is ns nothing to what we feel He Is yet to mean In mental, moral, economic, social and spiritual emancipation uf all mankind. Tho evening topic "Will Christ ever come In the flesh again?" was anticipated by a good congregation, and while the topic Is of such a controversial character yet many expressed themselves In grateful manner for the way the question had been simplified for them. Ir. support of a spiritual Interpretation of such return, Mr. Key- worth said, a physical appearance of Christ was too material altogether to fit the spiritual significance of Christ's kingdom. "My Kingdom Is not of the earth," said Christ," and It cometh not by observation, but Is within you." A physical re-appearance was often looked for by -many as the only wny ln which sin would be finally overthrown but the pastor maintained that the spirit of Christ's teaching entirely contradicted this leda. The servee wV-s wonderfully enhanced by two lovely anthems by the choir: "Thero were Shepherds Abiding" and "A Light to tlie Land Immortal." while Uie vocal rendering of "Tha SUr of Bethlehem" by prof. Nidd to tba aeco»Psnfaai of Mn. RAW FURS Wanted Trappers, Farmers, Ranchers! It doM not cost you anything to OET OUR CAhH OPFEK on your furs. Kitenew, thtem to ua WE'M, PAY AI,L ('IIAKOKH over a to.00 valuation. Wo make you our offer AND 1101,0 VOUR FI7HS for your reply, returalns them AT OUR EXPENSE If not uurchased. Try Ul In Business Sinee 1888 Bend for Prloa Mat. Special prico paid for Dark Martin Mackay & Dippie 2188th A-fenoe. Calgary, Alia. Ira Manning was greatly appreciated. Prior to the regular aervice, In an organ recital and later aa an offar- tolre, the organist gave a splendid program of Chrlatmaa Carols and selections from musical msaters. At the afternoon aeealon of the school a choice program of choruses, duetta, soloa, etc., wu given hy the scholars, but not many of the parents seemed Interested as few beyond regular attaadaseta wet* innat