Section 1 THE CRANBROOK HERALD* — -*— L-ftriiti-t uL„ DEC a? io,,, ■***.) \\Apr not ' 'a'U il // Pages 1 to 8 /F YOU WANT CRANBROOK TO GROW. PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPRISE volume in (1RANBBOOK. BRITISH COLUMBIA, TIll'ltSDAV. DKCKM it I*: it 22. mill NO. || FOR CRANBROOK AND KOOTENAY We think wc have justly earned this reputation and we wish to thank you for your liberal patronage this year. There are only a few days left and we propose to make these interesting for you. The remnant of our China Siock will be sold regardless of cost. See the big table up stairs and take your pick for Just Half Price For Cash this should clear it up pretty fast, You will find some very dainty pieces. The Brass is pretty well cleaned up but their are a number of good pieces left and the prices are awaydown. Just imagine A pair of solid Brass Candle Sticks for $1.00 We have been complemented repeatedly on our stock of Dolls Not an Old One In the Place and the prices are as low as you can buy them any place in Canada—quality considered. Have you seen our line of Hemp Leather Books for 65 cts. each, packed in an individual box. Every book carries individuality, A Manicure Set For 50c. This is a record breaker and we have them —You can't get thc same article anywhere in the Kootcnays for less than $1.00. We have thorn as high as $20.00 Come in and Sec Look for yourself. Seeing is believing, and you are under no obligation to buy. We want your judgment and wili be satisfied with the verdict During this season of the year SOME STORES NEGLECT what wc consider thc most important part of the establisment The Dispensing Department Wc consider this thc lirst charge on our time and energy and this year we arc particularly well equipped to look after our Prescription work and your drug wants. WE HAVL EMPLOYED FIVE COMPETENT DRUGGISTS all wilh a Cr-inbrook reputation and every prescription is DOUBLE CHECKED BY FRANK MURPHY, Phm. B., before it leaves thc store. You take no chances lure Ask oar doctor. COnE EARLY, COME OFTEN, ANOBRINO THE CHILDREN TO THE BIG STOKE. Beattie - flurphy Company, Limited The Prescription Druggists "WHERE IT PAYS TO DEAL" Your Mail Orders are appreciated here. SITUS GREETINGS From Premier HcBride and Mr. Thos. D. Caven, M. L. A. to all Readers of the Herald Thi* Herald lakes pleasure In glv- lng prominent.] in Christ man greetings in its numerous readers throu j niiniit Kast Kootcna) from Premier • McDrlde anil from Mr Tims. D. ■. (Wii, M I. A ' . | ( Mi Thus ii. Caven writes: .J. .'. .J. .!. .'. .!. .!. .J. .!. .J. .J. .U .J. .*. i , *> *!•' - *■• I nm verj pleased to nvall •!• • •!• myself ol llie Herald's kind in -> • •J* vitnlion i" extend Christmas •!• •I* greeliiifis tn the people of ('ran .J.! •1* brook district ihroiiKh tin- med- ->| •I« ium ni its col limns. «■;• j •!• •!•' •!• \\ tin.-, [oyotis Reason i.i Uu* •!•( *■• year political difTcrences ean be 4* *I- put aside and we ran all Join *\*\ •> mii ted I j in expressions oi good* -J** v will, the one toward the other. ■!*! .;. With Hn- heartiest of good *f •I* will I personally extend lo *\*\ •** every 0110 ol Ihe Herald's read •!*-: •> iis ntj sinecre wishes for iheir *j- ; ■** happiness Hits Christmas tide, **H • -I* and fur a New Year that will *\*\ I -•• surpass all that have gone In-- •!• j ' -J- '.iiu.nlsnid "il -itui *\* i * + I .J. Thos I) Caven «■> I -l* *t* *i* * + * * + *b * *l* *h *> *■ I'm: McBride writes: ** .J. * *l* *•* + ^. .t, ,|. .!. * * \* sure nn ihe achievements of thc •** --. yeai now drawfng lo its close, -> *\* the spirii ol cheerfulness and *** •I* buoynnt hope for tin- future give «f •I* added ifesl lo tbe general rejole* •*• ■r Ing. v ■;• It is, therefore, with part ien- •*• *!• Int pleasure thai I aeeept ilu- ■*!• •$• Invitation nl ■•'rin* Herald*1 to *I* *\* send through Us columns a •!• •J- Christmas (Irn ling. •> •J. We British Columbians are all »> >'• Imbued with lhe nne desire to -J- •I* make 0111 pari "i Canuda great ■$• •1- and progressive; and Christina* *!• •I* is a season v.tun «*c con and -f ■j. should Mnk uur differences and -J* .j. rejolci' together as om- Inc fain *'• •J-* fly, happy i» our 1"' and proud •I- of mii pro, uu 1 .j. Moj we all enjtij the holiday •$• season; mat the future hold « good iliiiiKs in store; and it- -f closing tins brlel message let ■4» the good old, linn- •$• \ Merrj Christmas -f ir express red wish 0 Ml " Hirbard MrBrid. -f Victoria, B C *** •J» »J» »J« Jt. oU •!» *;■ •'• >Jm J* t^ ,?. ol. Public School Christmas Entertainment Cranbrook Scholars acquit themselves in fine style-to the great delight of their fathers and their mothers, their cousins and their aunts. 1 The Auditorium lias held some big I Miss It I crowds nn different occasions, but it j is doubtful if 11 were ever before crowded as it was list Saturdaj i evening when thc public school child nn put on their entertainment en titled "Around the World with Santa Claus." K Alward's division: Laurlbcl MeKlnstry, Helen tin, Mary Barnhardt, Moris ■■.i-r, Gladys Spenrc, Margaret Kl»l, ! I.cua .Marv Li-ask. Xollie Park. Ill-Ion tt'pst. \ iiti,* anil lliiliy D«H-on Then conw* one ol lhe i.i •lessfe K^iirifily. \iili,*r* j .. pianoforte flu,; b; .Mis- n'a&da iViillin-: Kink anil Masir.- Vincent Kink eame Si ' itiAt, as a plea-ant fntrrlude Marecllais,! Pan Joan .Mi* ;i itli a Inf. ■ill It is no exaggeration In say Ihal the children surprised iluir parents and Irii'iids hy tin* excellence of the performance given. From staii I * linish the production wenl withoui ■'■ hitch, relleetlng greal ereilil upon the loutlitul performers and those, who had worked sn hard In perfect i'i'-i In their respective jurts. Princlpa ! I'rniisiiui. his stall ol leaehers, a* listed by Mr Oeo. D. Ingram. I Whilst the entire programme v.i- well ean ied oul an ' he youn tel ilid exceedingly well in everj Item perhaps the most enioyahlc leature were the song and lancy march the lairies and the English and Ci * dian Kirls in spei inl Has ,|ril1 •"''' march. Alter the ,,innii. ■ arks ol llic chairman, Mr. .1 0 McCallum, an opening chorus wa ing by the en lire company, thi resenting a very pretty appearance In their var ied and picturesque lumes. Following ihis canto a chorus h) Ihi ship's crew, led by ' '•■ tain Raymond Armstrong, durh • hlch Santa I'lnus put 111 aii nppearnnee, Sydltej Rimer Impersonating the eblldrcn'i Iriend \cry clovcrlj The creti •'•' maho up ol tho tollo*- boj - Irom 1 Mr. Cranaton's m im: I .Insper Moser, t'nrl Mackey, Wilfrid Slnrril, Kenneth Campbell, Mel- jinn Lock, Orvllle How, \shton l'n« is, lien Murgntroyd, I Imo Wilkin sun and .laek Haslam These young slers lind been Ira I by Mr In* gram. A troop nl Siberian children then boarded thc ship t.. welcome Santa, this |)ii-ttiri>squi' group was made "P nl the lollowing children Irom Mi' Henley's division: Viola Sarvis, lir.iM* Davis, Muriel Johnston, Irene Chnltcrton, Klslc Deattie, Irene Beech, Xelllo MeKcnnn Kthel Dow, Irene I!, ni-.nl. Lilian Taylor, Teresa Perry, Dave I'atton, George I'atton. Hcrherl Uradlry, Waller Laurie, Kdwnrd Turner, .lohn Turner, Crnsslcy Taylor, Kcllh Wa snn, Kdwnrd Rlno, Mien Drown anil ll Kdwnrd Drown Following the Siberian visitors ^ came a group ol Japanese maidens, I daintily costumed little uiaid*. Irom the evening, the -one march ol the fairies, a be ly little girls and cxccllcntl 11 of th.* programmi ; • chorus by tbe sailors, ('ilio-*- ed b\ s song and specialt) bj th, Drownles, a merry sroup. conslstiag ,.f the following little lad*, from Mi I'urrie's division charmingly costumed liar,.Id Haslam, Garfield Taylo trained. Irom Miss I Hruce Laurie. Wilfrid Kennedy, kcr- and lan:*\ ' of prel- Hamilton's and Miss Patnn's rooms:lnr w lm.ii.. Thuntn Johnston, Mahrl Fairly.i r..,.k Krii Gladys Shackleton, Wllma Me\ah.| Donald, Heel Charles Clapp, Willie MacKinnon, Hupl. Mc >r Donaldson, Ilar-.m Maudic Seoit. Christine Carson, Mary Carson. Kathleen Drown, Peg- .*. McLaren. M,*rl,* Dennett, Pearl 1'ratt. Marion Drummond, Gertie li..|ikiiis. Hope Tayloi and l*:*.i Hai clay. The lairies were followed b) --hep herds, consisting of the following boys from Mi-s 11 \Iward's division: Vitiian Barnhardt, Dolor Brault, George Pratt. Gordon Wallingcr, Clifford McN'ab, Willie Lcaman, Hollo lohnson, Vincent Fink. Willie I ren, Harold Dridur-. John I've. Frank Kummer, Kdward itarnlnrdi. Nor man Wasson .111*1 Itoberl Beaton Then the Scotch lassies eame ■*.. and treated ih,* audience to ;, prei nly executed performance ol the Highland Fling, ibe Misses Bbodj Wright and Dorothy McVittic, being iln* principal performers, as-i ted * the following irirls from Mil B ',. ward's division Violet lira.*.*!.. Josrpbim Toniti Vado ltoyter. Klorcnce 1 r.*n. Martha Bennett, Delia Dow. Dorothy Mackey, Mabel 1'.1-smart*. I...*.:i. !...,„ K1I11I1 Ma. donald. Vlnet Uorli md Bamford, .rthui Campbell and laek] Mice Drown Wilson Then eame tne Spanish cirls In ,1 lancy drill and dance, with a gnlt.11 election by Miss Mabel Hlra) This prettily costumed Iroup was compos 1,1 of the following girls from Ml I !• link's dlviilon Vera Bradwln, >luUa Brault, (Measanl Blnkley, llarrlel Moflltt, Orace Bardgett, Helen BrldRiti Knld (IIU, Bertha Olll, Dora Bye, Onna McXabb, Oladya .fohaston, Marlon Leitch, Caroline Ito, Mina Canon, Merle Tavlor, Helen McKlnitrj The next Item waa provided bj the "wee tuts," in thr shape ol lhe |an mts, exceedingl] well danced, i.r little ml tea going through tht- var I"lis phlises ill thr in"-.! graceful manner and without a hitch of nny kind, save when one little lot Blip* ped, hut ihe picked heraell up and continued as irU-poii|i*esscd as an ex pcrtenced rianictiM* The "wee lotn" were chosen frum Iho dlvlilOhs »l lhe Misses llcntejr, Baton and Cm ur. and Ihej were trained hi Mi* Cranston The troupe consisted af. Hydncj Corrlson. Lilian Lancaster, Mnrman (Vaston, Merle Bathle, .Lul* Klwcll, .lemiie Hopkins, Romeo Brault, Mabel Brown, Wilfrid Km ni'ily, Isabel Steel, Willie Cbolt, Muriel Baxter, Harold Haslam, Res lie W' Iiiuiii, Warren Spinn- ainl Vftei the Si •.'• li lassies retired, ihe Kngllsh and Canadian Klrls man li<-'t <■*•* and went through .. ■ prettj and .peftaculai Rag drill, i ..i !, if* • .«■ In thi i id it i ■■ sa ndged t« t- tlu ■ nl thi ■ lening rhe gii. lakh *. part In thi • prndw tion acre Irom Prim Ipal Urai division and srew spei tally trail ■ bj him ami listed n( the following: Bi i.i Cameron, Laura Ui- hards Lauretta Armstrong, Vera Chrj llernicc Kraser, Irene Blmer, Louise Klmer, Hazel Taylor, "l-"" White, Klorcnce Bathle, Prances Drummond Eva Conley, Oladj« HIckenbotham, Vllce Reed, Wanda Fink and Kdlth Caslake Thc closlag Item on this ver) i-i .lovable programme mu a R|H ia ode, dedicated t" "Tho Cnuibrook Public School,'1 sung by the pupils ol Mr Cranston and Mlu VIward, Ihe words and moslf belog composed ii\ Mr Oeo. i> Ingram The singing of lhe National Anthem terminated quite one of the most ambitious ami well rendered put gramme's pnt on h\ amateurs, youth fui or grown up, in tlie rtty ol Cran Ij k iii the nccejaaril) curtailed n le ol tin* HcoUeat entertatnmenl pro rlded in ttie putiiii- school children ol . it has been quit** [fllpos-* .-; ■■ adequate credit to thc ■several parties to whose untiring el- aecettlnl coosuinmaiiM .* a targ■'.. doe. It must sufli.".-* to -ay that principal Cranston, witli Deration ol ever; mem- ber ol hi** stall and the skilled as* istance ol Mi '•-> n tagram, pro [ded ..*■ "■■•■ rtaiami:.' entlrclj ercd- • . .ill the participants, and un- .-; tallfiedlj ■'■- Is toi J to the par* the children ard the citizens at lam*- ;■ .- ati :.. torj ■■■ note that quite .: ' ' ' ii wa cleared ■ ■ iill •• devoted to thc pur pian (oi the public ■ . .i ph ; Ing surprise was sprung upon Principal i ran I i. and bis able assistant, Mr (in !« fn [i ti ■ ben Santa Claus the children paiti- Ipal thi entertainment, presented with an 'imbretla. It is i:i. ted tha at tin requesl -ii manj citl 11 re unabli* t., be pr.-nt j* the piodu'teiri or. ^j Uirda; ■■■■ niag Is w I pei will bi given at an early :,.-• [I tl -an te managed, with- . • * tai ipo ">:■ teai In i and [l will I.. heartil] welcomed, nm onl) by too* who ■ ri nol - ■ ... ■ -.al :•■!..■ renii il :>;, .iii who ■• there, and ll should result In I l ital un required toi Hm plasn bed .■ in . mKONATION CiATINfJCAl I Canada ha I r, |m Ited t.. send * mltltar) contingent, seven hundraj I itrong, tu represcnl the Dominion at the coronal loi ot King Oeorgc tu j -lune. ] \t the coronation ol King Kdward Ii anada was represented hy a contior .itit which numbered something Ies* ,,.iii i\ hundred men. Tho ContlDgi jut which will hi- picked f"i the coronation win Ih- carefully selcotcd, Kvery part nl the Dominion will be drawn upon lot the very best mm in the itiilittii Km iv aim nl (he *-et- *ii■■ will be represented, and as well .is Infantry, artillery and cavalry, ihere will ti*- n contingent reprejcflt- ".'.' tin S'nrthwesl Mounted police Tho militia council will nt onee ■ommence thr task of oiganfrlng the raronalloi llngent, IM1K UKANKKOOK I1KUA1.I* KOOTENAY CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY. NOT1CB IS HEREBY OIVEN tbat an application will tie made on behali ol the Kootenay Central Hallway Company to the Board ol Itailway Commissioners lur Canada nt -.tie expiration ol Imir weeks from Uie date ot tills notice or as soon thereafter as tho application can be heard lor a recommendation lo the Ckiveroor-in-Cotincil for the sanction of a lease of the railway nf Ilit* Knn- rrnay Central Hallway Company to the Canadian Pnciflo Railway Com- pany for a term of nine hundred and ninety-nine years Irom the fust day ol January , nineteen hundred and i-leven, upon the terms and conditions therein mentioned* This notice is given pursuant to the provisions ol Section 361 ol the Railway An. II. C. Oswald, Secretary Kootenay Central Railway Company. Dat«! at Montreal the 16th day ol Nowmber, 1910 4i)-5t "Vancouver Msrohnnl*- hove ui .li ■Sv-tfiim' ii tlm-.. vear t till nml ni- sot In Hed." 1 will Mi-ikI pnpit*s III til 1 V ■JrHftt-il "Cull 'tn.II 1.' ion HO ifi-i-ipr of-/tne Do'hr.nntl 1 v lnvn.tiixntt. iiiestalomnii nt It., i "J- -iMFfc*" TheLONDON DIRECTORY l.i'i lil.isiltl) ANSI AI.I.YJ Knaldes traders throughout tin* world to communicate direct with Knglitdi MANUFACTURER.**, ami DEALER!* in eaeii class of got-dp. Besides lieing a oomplrte commercial guide to I.on- •Iud and its Miiimrtiti, the directory contains lists of EXPORT MERCHANTS witli tlm Ooods they ship, anl the Colonial ami Fureigu Markets they supply; STEAMSHIP LINES anaiiift-d under the Cut if* to wliich tliey sail, and indicating the upproiimute sailings; PROVINCIAL TRADE NO'HOKF ol l<-siliiik.' Manufacturers, Merchants, •tciii tho *iiitiri|i;il provincial town* sod industrial centres ol llie United Kingdom. A copy ol the current edition will Iw forwarded, freight paid, uti receipt of Postal Order tor '.'On. Dealers net-king Agencies nm advertise their trade cauls for 20a., or largei advertisement <•* from •■-■- The London Directory Co., Ltd. tt Afcherch Use, Un-Jon. K.C, Hotel Coeur D'Alene Spokane, Wash. A NEW AND MODERN HOTEL (EUROPEAN] A i«*»deru ei-iii*!*)***! Ch-V at moderate priced U.iti*** t l.o.i Hii,l up per day Comet ut I Iowa ul St.ami Front Ave. Our hu- meet** all I rains The Coeur D'Alene Company eaopatstoas J X. Callahan, Mgr. Best on the Continent That it* «it.a authorities -ny regarding the medicinal qualities ot the wateri at Halcyon Mot Spring". Tlir* San ;.i-iiiiii i- now under new mat., foment nml Ii.ib heen rem<>'- 8 -?■ ® ® 1 • ••••• • WATER NOTICE NOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN thiit an application will lie mude uti der I'url V. ol the "Water Act, IUUD," to obtain a license in I Tie Cranbrook Water District. (a), The name, address and occupation uf the applicant: Upper .Moyie Electric Company, Limited, Head of- lice, Cranbrook, B.C. Capital $50,000, divided into 5,000 shares of Jll* each. Objects of the Company Include: Tlio acquisition, holding, enjoyment and exercise, subject to the provisions of the "Water Act, l!»ll>," uf all the rights, powers, privileges and priorities in or liy Part IX., or otherwise hy the said Act, conferred upon power companies, so far as the Company muy deem the same necessary for iis purposes or any ot them. (b). The name of the lake, si ream or source- Moyie Itiver. ic), Tho point ol diversion: At foot of Ryder Bar, about 7 miles up stream from Itailway bridge al Swansea. (d). The quantity ol water applied (or (in cubic feet per second): IIUI cubic feet. (e). The character of tho proposed works: Dam, pipe line, Hume, ami hydro-electric power plant. The water to he used for the purposes uf the Company's undertaking, (g). The purposes for which the water is to he used: Generation ol electrical energy. (I). II the water is to be used for power or mining purposes describe the place where the water is to be returned to some natural channel, and the difference lu altitude between point ol diversion aud point ol return: At the mouth of Nigger Creek. Difference in altitude about 270 feet, natural. (j). Area of Crown Laud Intended to be occupied by the proposed works: About 30 acres. (k). The applicants intend to apply tor a license to store the quantity of water applied for as follows: 1. In a lake approximately U> miles upstream from the point of diversion. 2. It is proposed to store the suid water by a 1ft toot dam where the said lake enters the said Moyie River, ood elsewhere on the shores of said lake. .'I. Tbe area of the reservoir site or sites at each toot in depth above the out-let inereases from iMl) acres at about 2fi acres to each foot In height. I. It is proposed to acquire thc land necessary for the purpose by purchase. f». Approximately the number of acre feet intended to be impounded is 7500. C. It is proposed to lower the water in the said lake and the anticipated extend of the lowering will be 5 feet. 7. The means proposed to be adopted to lower the level of the said lake are by Rates and ditches, or similar works. 8. The nature and character and detail of the works proposed to he constructed to provide for the dis charge and penning back of the water are: Wooden, rock filled or stone and cement dams, with flood gates, aprons and similar works. (k). This notice was posted on the 9tn day of December, 1910. and application will be made to the Commissioner on the ltith day of January, 1911. (1). The names and addresses of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose lands are likely to he affected by thc proposed works, either above or below the outlet are: .lohn II. Hawkins, Wattsburg, ll €'., nnd R. K. Sullivan, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.; and the Hritish Columbia Southern Railway Company (Signature) t'pper Moyie Electric Company. Limited Per W. F* (iurd, Its Solicitor. (P. O. Address) Cranbrook, B.C. NOTH.-*-Onc cubic foot per second is equivalent to .15.71 Miner's inches. -l.'Mt Good Year for Cranbrook's Churches CRANBROOK LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OK SOUTH KOOTKNAY KAST TAKK NOTICK that I, W. A. • hisholm, nl Kort Steele, occupation, Miner, intends to apply for permis ■•Ion to purchase tbe following des erlbed lands: COtnnwnctB| at a post planted at the junction ol a large slough und the Kootenay RIWI and following bank ol the Kootenay Kim in a northerly direction to post No. 2, situated at the N K corner of Lot IOU, thence south 40 chains, more or less, to post No. 8, planted on bank of slough, thence easterly lu chains, more or less, to place of beginning, containing HO acres, more or less. William A. Chisholm, Locator. Dated Dec. 10th, 1910. 43-91* WANTED.—A competent maid or housekeeper, good wages Apply to Mrs. K. .1. Deane, Armstrong af-nmue 42-tt Al**-**-. Hit- He*, l-.ii.li'v ■,...! Wukk Btmee. BaMn-mM-ip'a Lunch i»p.*n ll*. .nt*I N.i-lii VICTORIA RESTAURANT .). ftAKAOUGm, PROP. OFfOIITl DINT. In response to Herald's request, Pastors tell of progress of past year and outlook for ion Tlte Herald invited the .several pastors of Cranbrook churches to brielly outline the work and progress of the pasl year in their respective churches and to give their views as to lhe outlook for the coming year. In response to this request replies have been received from all hut ROV. Kather Plamondon, uf tho Catholic church, who expressed regret that owing to his short residence here, lie was unable to adequately deal with tin- subject: Hethodist Church In rcspoii.se to your request for :i brief review of uur work In the Methodist church, and of our future prospects, I ben; to say that the year now closing has heen jnarked by inuiiy removals, but we have hen able tu maintain our normal member ship by the steady Influx ol new families into the city. Our congregations mi Sunday night are good, hm we .should improve the morning attendance considerably. The Sunday school is one uf the most hopeful aspects of our work, under the super* in tendency of In Connolly*) assisted by Mr. ti. VV, Patmore. The Kp- worth League, uf which Miss Presi is president, is appreciated by our young people, and is a source ol strength to the churcli. The Ladles Aid is the most vigorous 1 have ever worked with; Mrs. (i. Powell is president this year; the ladies have just bad a very successful bazaar. They have, ilunm, the year, put additional furnishings in the parsonage, paid lhe laves nn all the church property, paid for lhe larger pa-rl of tbe renovations of the church, and wilt probably be talking about a pipe organ very soon. The treasurer reports a good balance In the bank wilh every bill met to date. The choir, of whieli Mr. Racklyeft i> the leader, has been loyal to the church and pastor, and will give i fine programme on Christmas night. The ladies of the congregation now remove their hats during the sermon nn Sunday night, which is greatly appreciated by the large majority ol those who attend the services, and particularly by the pastor. The present pastorate will clow in Maj nexl. as four years is the limit n time allowed upon any one circuit by the conference; this is the tirst time in the history of the church thai the pastor has remained for tin full term. With the continued growth of the city, a new building will he needed before very long, nf the Sunday school at the pifsen. time practically tills tin* e'.Yeb every Sunday afternoon. Kobt Hughes, Pastor. Baptist Church Wi- of the Baptist church close this year ol our Lord, 1910, deeply grateful for the divine blessing upon us. There have been losses; but there have been substantial gains to our working forces. Our workers are well organized; and, while busy everyone of them, have devoted themselves generously to the regular ami special calls of the cause in meeting our share of uplifting service iu the community. In common with mo.-t other churches- we have had out problems. The only people withoui a problem an* the dead. We find the solution in the love of Christ, through a living faith iu Him and in a loyal service fur Him. All the departments of activity, the Bihle school, tbe Philethea and Baraea dubs, the Young People's l'nion, the Mission Circle, the choir, the church executive, committees, etc.. bave done noble work and a work lhat as a whole shows a distinct and gratifying advance. Out of the recent speeial evangelistic efforts there has issued a quiet hut deepening work ol grace m oui congregation. This, ns videueed in the life-decisions ttir Christ Uie Redeemer, not u few, .-ml iu the Increased consecration of heart ami life, generally. As to the New Year, the prospects 0 I hitt wi* shall have Ibe best iu Hie history ol our work In Die ■kiy ael of consecration lhe church bus entered Ibe lur ward movement, widely adopted Ihrougboiit the country The soma grand old Ous pel of Chrisl "which is the power of Clod unto salvation to every one that believe th," and "the One Mediator between (lod and man, the Man Christ Jesus, ' Aill be kept to the fore as the only and the all sufficient solution for life's problems. We shall endeavor, by the grace of Ood, lo make our church, more and more, a radiating center of sympathetic, loving fellowship and devoted, helpful serviee iu the community. Knox Presbyterian Cliurch It may he stated without hesitation that Knoi church hns kept well abreast with the general progress of our city. The year closing will In the best in Its history tn nearlv every particular The church home of the congregation (s nne of the most pleasing and comfortable auditoriums in interior British Columbia, and is the second building erected by the congregation, the old church having been outgrown. Besides (he various departments having kepi up to their usual financial giving}-, the increase in the pas tor's salary, ami a considerable out lay in llie manse, tbe amount uf $810 has beeu paid uu the floating debl This is sn arranged as to be paid oil entire!) by July, PHI!. The Ladles' Aid society has this year raised the largest amount in its history, ami almost every depart incut has kept up to Us usual high standard. The average attendance at Sunday Bchool is considerably iu advance of last year. Arrangements have been made for the purchase of a new library for the school. At thc beginning uf the year an important departure was inaugurated in Introducing the system ol duplex envelopes, by which both the current revenue ami mission fund are raised hy weekly contribution, thus becoming abreust with thc most modern methods in church work. The system lias proved eminently success fui. In October Knox church, in cooperation with the general assembly's committee on evangelism, and with other churches of the city, c ducted a ten days campaign of isvan- gelism under the leadership ol one of the ablest preachers in Canada, Kev. it. l-:. Knowles, of Oalt, Ont. This wus financially successful and after meeting local expenses $100 were forwarded lo tbe committee. The cam pa i uu was not without good religious results. The church has been fortunate in securing the services of a talented organist ami choir master .n ff. D Ingram, under whose Icndcnhip the services of song are or a high order. The church faces 1011 under most auspicious circumstances and coafid ently looks forward to better things. The religious results, although difficult to tabulate, have been quite in keeping with the material prosper] Christ Church A vessel steaming against a strong current may be passing through the water at good speed and yet making only little progress. With Chrisl church parish for the year tho situation has been somewhat such as that of a vessel steam ing against an adverse current. Tlie tide of emigration from tbe parish has been heavy; and, whal with the additions to tlie member (if communicants alone about forty marked a most substantial growth and advancement, has beeu in a large degree ollset by removals. of communicants alone about forty have been transferred to other parishes. The Sunday school has also suffered from removals, but still shows pro gress. There is now a full staff of teachers interested in their work—earnest aud zealous ia their teaching. The parish is greatly in need of a building of suitable proportions for a parish hall, and to be also used for the Sunday school. The need is felt for a larger church building. Tlie present building has, for some time past, been tar tot small. It occurs that at ordinary services people go away after coming to the door, not rinding room to be seated comfortably. At the greater festivals the need is very marked, for when extra seats to the limit that the law will allow have been placed, there is still not sufficient seating capacity lor those who come to worship. Tin* interior of the nuve of Unchurch has been brightened by a liberal use of varnish. During the year a new organ has been furnished, swect-tom-d und with pleasing combinations, About one- half oi ibe cost, of the new Instrument has been already met The choir has been increased in numbers, even beyond the capacity ui the choir seats of the nave of the church. In the matter of finance, the vol uutary contributions of tlie people have been sullieient to meet all cur rent expenses. The debt on the rectory is being reduced mouth by month. It Is purposed to improve the cemetery considerably the coming summer. Funds are in band for the purpose. , The Women's Guild and the Young People's Guild are both in active operation. There is room for, and need of, an active chapter of the Brotherhood ot St. Andrew. This may come In due time, and when organized should prove of great advantage Hot drinks and tea served at Thc Palm A. E. HILL The Men's Furnisher I beg to inform the Public of Cranbrook and Surrounding Districts that I have sold out my interest in Moyie and have taken over the Men's Furnishing Business of Hill & Co., Cranbrook. I shall be pleased to renew acquaintance with any of my old Moyie and Kimberley friends and can assure them of my best attention to their many wants. All Mail Orders from outside points will be carefully filled and money cheerfully refunded if not satisfactory. OUR SPECIALTIES The American Walk- Over Shoes. Astoria Shoes Canadian Made 20th Century Brand Bench Made Clothing Regal Shirts Hewson's Celebrated Underwear, Sweaters and Sweater Coats. In fact every arcticle of wearing apparel needed by Man and Boy can be found here. POPULAR PRICES PREVAIL THAT BALD SPOT. Don't let that bald spot grow! Go to your druggist at once and1 get a bottle of Parisian Sage and if that don't check tlie falling hair, ■ ceipt of price. Sold and guaranteed will. * Dandruff is the cause of baldness; dandruff germs cause dnudrufl. Parisian Sage kill*; the germs; eradicates! dandruff, stops fulling hair nnd itching scalp. He will refund your money, If it fails to do this in two weeks. Parisian Sage will eause the] hair to grow, if the hair root be I not dead. It causes the huir to grow thicker, more luxuriant, and; puts new life into It. The (lirl with the Auburn Hair Is on every package of Parisian Sage. It is sold Ior BOc. by all druggists; or sent postpaid hy The Oirouxj Mfg. Co., Kort Brie, Ont., on re and cause new hair to grow, nothing by The Heattie Murphy Co., I.td Into your serviette-ring, all hot, all hot as soon as it was made; If your Christmas tree were nothing but the garden prop, my dear, Hung rouud about with all the toys you've broken this last year; And when ut last so wearily you crept upstairs to bed, If you'd found it made of pink blane-mange, now what would you have said7 ■ "Ah, now 1 see you're smiling—my dear, I'm very glad. 1 It is better to be happy, than miser* j able and sad. When you are disappointed, look - the cheerful side, For yjings are never quite as bad as they might W if they tried'" ♦ THE WINDOW WISHERS. ' Suppose " "You did mil have just everything you wished on Christmas lu. ' Come, let mo see a pretty smlh chase nil those tears nway' However tiiesome things m.i> be, they might Im- worse, hy fur. They might Ih- milch more trying than they ever really are' "Now, just suppose thai Sunt a Claus (of course, my dear, for fun). Had filled your stocking full of holes; pray, what would you have done? And if, instead or Christmas cords, the envelopes for you Had all been full ut treacle and jam and slicking fast glue? Suppose they'd stuffed the turkey with cricket balls and corks; Suppose that, for potatoes, you'd had boiled knives and forks; Suppose, instead of custards, cook sent up cups of blacking; Suppose that the plum pudding were marbles wrapped in sacking; "And It you had no tumbler, and tney poured the lemonade j The little window wishers, with their tender eyes of blue, | Standing there before the toy shops, don't they touch the heart of you? Don't you almost shiver with them. as their tattered clothes you sec, lhe ragged little urehins, with the patches on each knee? Can you see them longing, yearmio'. Ill sweet childhood'd wistful w.i. Ami forget them tn vour plannliii |ni a merry Christmas day'' (Hi, the little window Withers, huh. hearts and baby eyes, With their trusting faith in Rant I gazing there into glad surprise At Ihe dollies and the soldiers and thu Teddy bears, believing lhat they will not he forgotten. Can you see them without gib-vim.' Can yuu Hunk of them on Christmas when tin* merry morning starts Disillusioned, waklug up lo empty stoeklngs—broken hearts? Oh, the little window wishers, look ing longingly today At the wonders In thc toy shops in sweet childhood's wistful way, Dreaming dreams of Christmas Stock** ings filled with candies and with toys; •lust as full of faith and fancy as your own girls and your boys. When you see their big eyes glisten That Hacking Cough It will get worse instead of better uuli--* yuu du -.orm thing to cute it. MATHIEUS SYRUP •I Tar Md Cod liver Oil will promptly rare cnuglii, colds, grippe-Stall troubles arising from exposure ami a run down lyitcm. Keep il in Ibe boaseat all times, ready fur etner*- geucjes, Large bottle 85 cents; nil dealers. J I Mrrfhk* -,♦.. rnf*\ Itaftr-Mt*, tt-** UlSIKIItlITORS MIR UISTIKS CANADA Foley Bros, Larson I Cnmpaiy Weint|tf**, l.'tinunt.'-i. Vniir.--.i-.rr Sn fcatfhewu as these splendid things "'i v view, Can yuu nish by nnd forget Ihem, don't tbey touch the heart of Manv persons find themselvis at feeicil wllb a peislstcut cough ulhr an attack of inlluen-a Al this rough mu be promptly cured by tbe use of Chamberlain's Cough Hemedy, it should nut he allowed to run on until ii becomes troublesome Sold by ulldruggists and dealers II if General nootb, heud ut the Salvation Army, will soon undergo nn operation for a cataract on bis lelt eye. It will be retailed that al though an operation tor u cataract on his right eye some time ago was temporarily successful, he eventtlnlly lost his sight in that eye. Thc growth of a raternct on the other eye hns since blinded him entirely, He has not seen for a long time the audiences he has heen addressing, lie Is now eager to submit to another operation, believing that he will complcU'lv restore tbe light of his lelt eye THE CRNBUOOK IJKK.VLI) A HANDSOME CHRISTMAS BOX. The groat advantage of the purchase of Canadian government annuities for their children should appeal to all parents, fm the annual payments are so small that provision for their future may bo made with little, if any, present .sacrifice. Kor example, an annuity of Slfin payable at 110 may be secured for a boy who was fi lasl, birthday for an annual payment of only $-1.7-5", or less than ten cents n week, or for a total sum paid in of $201.25, In the event of tbe death of the child hefoie lu; was sixty, all llie money that had been paid fu Willi three per tent compound interest would ln> refunded lo his heirs. When the boy arrived at an age when he was darning for himself, he could cany his own contract to completion at a rate far below what he could have obtained at In. then age. ll Is Ihe custom nf many parents to spend on Iheir children at Christmas time amounts which al 0 tlio I times of the year they feel Ihey could not alloiil.'iiiiil loo frequently are lhe purchases made ol no lasting or permanent bciiolll Would ii not he a better plan to start each child ou the roml to ihe purchase of a Canadian government annuity, and continue the "box" overy Christmas until he was able to carry It for himself? The child if ho lived would remember with gratitude Santa Claus1 visits. The following extract from a letter received from the manager of one of Canada's leading Insurance companies shows whal he thinks of the annuities proposition. "In discussing lhe system of government annuities with my friends from time to time I have always frankly slated thai in my opinion the benefits offered for the rates charged are exceedingly liberal, and that 1 do not know of any institution whieli could possibly afford to offer terms so advantageous. If the general working population of Canada were able to realize the favorable basis on which annuities could be secured from thc government, there would bo very few among the thrifty and thoughtful who would not taki advantage thereof." Information as to how thc purchasi may be made and of lhe cost at any age will be supplied you at the post office, or by the Superintendent o! Annuities, Ottawa, Ont. TIIK CANADA MEDICAL ACT. NEW AMENDMENTS, APPROVED BY ALL THE PROVINCES, LIKELY TO BECOME LAW. A new bill to amend the Canada Medical Act has been given its first reading in the house of commons and will probably heroine law. The amended act, subject lo certain lon- dltions, permits the free interchange of medical men throughout all the provinces. The presenl amendments were originally Introduced in partla ment in October, lfluf}, by Hr. Ilud- dick, but as neither Quebec nor Hritish Columbia would endorse the measure, it fell tnrougli Last Dcccmhci representatives from all the provinces were invited to meet Dr. Ruddlck in Montreal, Drs. Pagan, Tunstall and .1. II. King, of ihis eitv, heing the Hritish Columbia representatives, to discuss the situation No final conclusions were reached at that time but in .lune uf ihis year, at tin meeting in Toronto, of the Canadian MedlcaJ Congn ■•-. the amendments covering lhe objections <>f Quebec ami h C were a in I upon To meet the requirements ol thc province nl Quebec, the tollowiun amendment wa*- Inserted z Paragraphs (i) and u I * •■'■ tion ft of the Capada* Medical \i I 1906 nre repealed and the following is enacted as paragraph tc) ot the said section '•(o), The determination and titio* of ihe qualification and condition) necessary loi registration, lhe exam Inst Ions tu in undergone with respeel to professional subjects only, and generally the rcqul Ites I n reglstra tion Provided, that the council shall not determine oi fl\ auv qualtflca iimi'. oi conditions to bs compiled wiiii as prelimtnan tn oi necessary tor mat inula t nm in the stud) ••' medicine mnl (.■! (he obtalnmont ol the provincial Hi onsen, these beln regulated as i» ti li fori i<> the pro urn lal authorities And to met 1 the abjections o Hritish Columbia this amendment wai- inserted II Hubsectlons i and 3 "i see turn is ol the Canada Medical Act 190*8, aie repealed ami the following is enacted as subsection 2 of the said section: "2. Auy person who has received a license or certificate of registration In any province previous to the date when the council has been first duly constituted under this net, aud win- has been engaged in the active pray tier ol medicine in any one or more provinces of Canada, shall, after ten years from the date of such license or certificate, be entitled to he 'e glstered under this net as a mediAl practitioner, without examination, upon payment of the fees and Ulion compliance witb the other condUli and regulations tor such eases pi eribed hy the council! Provided, that if the medical council nf any province is not satisfied wilh the period of yeara prescribed by this subsection, such medical council may, as a condition to provincial registration, exact an examination in final sub jocts from practitioners registered under this subsection, and tlie said examination shall be held according to the provisions ot tbe bylaws or ] rules of the respective provincial j councils." ♦ ' ■ CRANBROOK AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Thu second aunual meutlng ol the above association, was lu-ld in the Cranbrook chambers, on Thursday evening, llecember 15th. President HarilRctt took the chair at i 30 p.III., the lollowinj; bring president: DoVoro Hunt, socrctnrj; T. QUI, .'. Jack-sop, S. Macdonald, W. II Mc Kiirlanc, K. Perry, Quo. HtiKKartti anil .1. II. Murray. The minutes having been read hy the secretary and adopted, the election nl tillicers lor tho uisiiing year was then proceeded with. Kor pre* sideiit., T QUI, nominated by .1 Jackson; IV. II UnrdKett, nominated I liy W. 11. Mt Km l.tiit*. which resulted j in T. QUI beiuji elected by a majority ol three. j Vi. II. McKnrlaiu* was then elected first vice-president. j (In a motion by McKarlane ami Jackson, DeVere Hunt was elected ' secretary-treasurer and manager. j Moved by Jaeksou and McFarlune j thnt W. 11. liardgctt be delegate to ' convention at Victoria, which meets j January 8th. Carried. Moved by Macdonald and Jackson that thc secretary be paid J100 (or services lor the last year. Parried. Moved by Macdonald aod McFar- lane tbat secretary-treasurer anil manager be paid $200 for the year It'll iu quarterly payments. Carried. Mr. McFarlane discussed the question ol a demonstration (arm. aim* the periods during which burning of brush is permitted by the govern ment, stating that he thought a change in thc dates would give the settlers a better chance to clean up their property in that way. Moved by McDonald and QUI that tlie delegate to Victoria interview the deputy minister ol agriculture with a view to obtaining a loan tt* put up permanent buildings. Car. rled. Moved by McFarlane and Macd.iii alii that the delegate to Victoria hi requested to convey to the deputy minister ol agriculture, the thanks anil deep appreciation ol this associ- atian ol the good work being done h\ the government, and the great inter est displayed by them upon behalf of those engaged in agricultural pursuits in the province. Carried. Moved hy Hunt and Macdonald. that a very hearty vote ol thanks be conveyed to Mrs. Thos. QUI, presid ent ol the Women's Institute, and the ladies who helped her, lor their kindness and assistance during ihe exhibition. Carried. Moved by Macdonald and QUI that Mr Win. Hamilton be requested tn accept Ute position of honorary vice itrcsident ol the association Carried. It was then unanimously decide,! that, if agreeable to ihe deputy miti ister ol agriculture, the nest exhibition should be held September 19th and until, 1911. The meeting then adjourned to th.* call of the president CRANBROOK AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet RECEIPTS, Members t ltS.Of. Donations .imt gate r,** r-clpts 3187.90 Total »3..em so EXPENSES Espcascs $;ii.',t. M Balance In lunik 592 3t Cash in limn! ot.In «ll.1 11 H 13. Ill BO coops, 15110 fl littiiltii and Ires- Ies t ta:. oo lllll*. Illljillld Ut* III 17 00 Balance 1 350 S9 AMvt not mines sin CHARLES HIURF.RT TITTER SUPPORTS THE LAURIER NAVAL POLICY. Sir Charles llibbert Tupper, who is nn his way to England to spend the Christmas season with his father, was the guest ol the Canadian club at Halifax last week, and delivered an address on thc naval question. Sir llibbert said that be was "out of politics," but he had what be called a pillow picture that Just as Macdonald and Brown had united in old days lor the good of the state, so men of today outside of parlies should get together and place Canada, as regards her imperial defence lioliry, in a worthy position alongside the sister nations ol Australia, New Zealand and South Alrica. Not only in l-ucbec, but In Ontario and on the Plains wns there a disinclination to spend one farthing In delenre nl tbe empire. This was due to Indin r ililtllllllllt-UtillAIIillllllltilllllllll.tliilll 3 mi *-t **t -i Practical Gifts for Ladies That Are Priced Economically Christmas News From ery Bros. i* No Better Gifts For Men than the Furnishings Store Holds ****** A>•« ttlllHIHM Silk Blouses Mescaline Mnuy stylos tt, doom; In in lirey. Mint*, llostilii, Persian Them now Palate) Waists nro real vory pretty. Mnny sbudun and patterns. Taffeta A splendid iuiij.e in Block, lib White. Oroam and Regain. S8.7fi to $14.1"*. Exquisite Furs New Mink J-'ets Jn>| nrrived Very liiind* sumo furs Isabella Pox Styles tlmt. ure sure to ploaw. llluc Lynx \ .on Dressy Set of exceptional ipinlity $5(i.0u, Mnnv other styles in nil kinds of Fur VOL SHOULD SEE TflEM. Men's Furnishings Just Arrived House Coats and Lounging Robes in neat dressy patterns $5.00. $5.50. $6.00. $6.50, S7.00, $10.50. NeCK=Wear The nicest range of Neck-Wear ever shown in Cranbrook. Beautiful quality 25c. to $1.50. Mufflers The famous Bradley Muffler in Red, Blue, White, Grey, Green and Champagne Silk mufflers in lhe plain oblong shape and also in shaped neck styles 50c. to $2.00. Shoes He would appreciate very much a pair of Slaters or Regal* $4 00. $4 50, $5.00, $5.50. jii.llll. $6.50, $7.00 Handkerchiefs Real Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, fine quality, at 25c. and 35c. Excellda Handkerchiefs with colored border 20c. Silk Handkerchiefs 75c. and $1.00. Fancy Collars and Belts Our Christmas lines are very dainty. They arc packed in neat boxes suitable for gift-; The styles are the newest Thc patterns arc all very pretty 25c. to $3.00 Ladies' Coats and Suits \ Our Ladies' Suits and Coats nre the most graceful, perfect fitting suits made. We have several distinct styles in the most popular colors. There'*', a look lo theie Suits that is exclusive. Every Suit and Coat strictly hand tailored. Men's Clothing tt«*»MM>SBI They Would Make An ideal Gift McCreery Brothers Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothing Stores. We are Sole Agents for the Famous FIT-REFORM CLOTHING. You could not buy a more practical. sensible and useful gift than one of our Suits or Overcoats Bring your Boy or Husbrnd down and buy him one of these Suits. They would be appreciated more than anything you might buy. 0* ** P* *• P* N N N N N N **• N N N *• N N *• N f!!!T!!!!!!f!TfWffTWnT!!f!!f!!!!!!!f!!!!ff!f!!^f!!!!!!TWR crcncc, Ignorance and selfishness m ■liratcil by the antwec ol Ihe man who mid, "What do we waul with, Dreadnoughts? Rive us more b<*\| cam " Bul thc splril "( the coun : u\ was different, and could be arous- ed under right leadership and dlrec* ' uon He said thai sir Wilfrid, Laurlei was striving lo do lit-** dutj I along right lines, contribution .. - Canada ben could, bul hla difficult] was thai lir was in iln* presence «.f factions principled and unprincipled, and he had tn iim* phrases deprecnl mu "abyss of militarism," and "maelstrom '*f militarism" on account of ihr exigencies uf partj politics " We Bhould boldly face tacts We nn* in militarism now, and will soon be min it up to thr neck. There then arose thr opportunity fur the unprincipled part) politician lo trj to snatch pany victory and spoil lb dreams of Howe and others, who had worked for consolidation Wc are living in a fool's paradise when we say wo will do nothing Thr world li an armed ramp, nnd nations arc straining every nerve to be ready futile struggle when it comes. He urged action apart from part; politics. Men who believed in Can ada holding her place in thc empin should drop party rivalries nud unit' an Brown and Macdonald did for thc state and the empire. Sn, he snld there may enme a round-table con ference, from which wuuld he evolved a new policy. He would abolish patronage, which has been the curse and blight ol overy government Canada ever had, and unite upon a policy for land and sea defence, ait hit; upon the best advice uf the empire's- experts tn share in the Titanic, burden Then we might live to see, lie declared, in ringing tones, ilu- Rqurnitas, the Monks, and that ilk, driven 1 i the lour winds ol heaven CUIUSTMAK DOXTH DonM decorate youi < lirli Ima with paper, cotton, nr any other In ilammahle material Cm meti tinsel and other non inflammable de coratlons, and set the tree secure!) su that the children, in reaching )■ things cannol tip it over DonM use cotton lo repn I snow if vuu mm l have snow. ■ u a sbest ns fibre Don't permit children to light rc-llghl tlie candles while parent- > ii..t present. The] Irequentlj ■■ tu their clothing Instead Th itself will hum "I •: Ihe t cedles I become drv Don't allow matrix within read of children duim * holida, Hm< Candles ure meant lo h lighted, and if the children car I matel hi will experiment with thi m NOTE.—A house ot merrli better than a house of moumlm Holiday fires in stores, <'■ and ha/aars white filled wit1' are usually holocaust Light, i»- II! fir* . tart and i isy wise provided by agreement indorsed hereon or added hereto, shall be void, etc.,"—"H the hazard be i» r eased by any means within llie control ur knowledge ol the Insured." ii you bum, you want your Indent- freight. Agriculture is badlj al fectcd by too close cutting, ... I much more by the ruthless destruction ol our forests i The railways need lies and lumber, I the mines the props withoui ..ity. do nothing, then-fun', in impair. mining pannut be carried oi ' ■.".ir infi tract DOMINION FORESTRY CONVENTION nr an electrii al ihunable material make tires easy to to spread. A mnl defect may do It. Watch smokers* them to Ikht cigi buildings, Don't make the slightest change Ih tl lectrlcnl wiring withoui on* stilting tho electrical Inspector Head your Insurance policies He (ore attempting any nasty or ilt advised decoration which mnj rauRf fire, examine your Insurance con tracts nml see if thn policies contain anything like this "This entire policy unless othei Don't perim. ur pipes Inside need power and good watei People teed hunting and recreation . and health resorts The tourist travel to fl well ■■ ri led hack-countr\ will be an Immen \s short a lime ago as ihe Fn*r| trade, bringing millions into Canada IflM the subject uf scientific forest] wb(,n prop-*i:l, developed Tbi ■ otcctlon was praotleall) unknown :i.(art fr,,m the Ilrsi ■ ■ I thin Canada, bul events have moved -w-1 cst—that ol providing fuel, loi rapidly itiiLt the annotneement tbat J ^ UWtnUls and the raw mat -ir Wilfrid Laurlei has Issued a call I foi furniture factnrios, waj iftr a Dominion forrtfcrj ronventlonI jcl) handle facUirlw and al in meet under the aiwpicrs ol tho I nthei Industrie Canadian Forestry tunordatlon In the 'j}., rouimlssln i it) nf Qurher, .Innuary lf*-in, Ifilt.lwhlch Hon Clifford Hilton is chaii . rraiulted In such an oranun! "f in man( w\\\ mfv- lti -i, , lU ,,( ,.,„.. ■ - • being oroused thai it Is nowL,, the sun,.- week, su that there ractlcallj ajumred thai i ureal ,..|j ll(. a gathering ol working ronventlon will he tl >- experts and administratoi ■ *ult. ; the statistics and the techniml ide, \-. the result of previous ronven- while the forestrj convention lions nnd the wort nl the CanadianI translate these into practical Forestry association, Fish and Camel ami shots whal the people and the association:-, nnd similar organlia governments '•( Canada should do to tions the puhlie mind has been con- save and develop the great a* rt thi ddcrabl) aroused on the qaeattoit ollcountry has In hot forests conservation and tho aim of this, rhe names connected with this con convention will he to point out prac-j vent inn show hon lhe conservation ileal ways In which this aroused and! idea is gripping Canadians. His Ei enlightened public opinion *'an workl cellcncy Karl Orey Is patron nl the to nave Canada's forests and all! Canadian Forestrj association, Sit lhat depend upon It, Wilfrid Laurlei li honorarj presid Upon tin- maintenance of forests on ent, Senator W C. Kdwards, one at thc non-arable lands about the head Canada's loremosl lumbermen, is waters of our streams depend tin. president, and Mr Deo V Chown, evenness ol (low, the water powcrslol Queen's University, vlcc-prcsld ni and the nnvlgatlna cnpaclbles ol our The ministers nl crown land*; in Lhe rivers Hence arises Ihe Importance! different provinces arc territorial of thr Oorests to Uie manufacturer! vtco-prcsldcnts, as is nlsn the arch for Ins power ami bn thc shipper!bishop of Montreal Mr i: i. Hor who uirv the wntcirs uf rivers and 1 den, Ml1, is also one of the dlrec canals fm the transportation oil tors ll, board from the province ol ■ an if .' Sydney Fishet and William l.ittte. K c. .lolj ... Lotblnlere, E Stewart, ll M KII wood Wilson, Ci C. Piche, HacLaurin and Carl Rlordon is represented by Mc White, deputy minister *-i :■ lands; Hiram Robinson, Thos ■ rth, .1 D Miller, Hon W. ton, 'i irdon C Edwai I Di it I. Fernow Mr. Campbell, ■ ■ tup* nntcndeni ol Ion try, .t dire* tor, as also Mr W. I. \.".v Brunswick, Mi i- ■: Nova Scotia and Mi \ p au reason of Manitoba li i ary to mention these furth -r • ami - in 'heir several pi .:.' lent Thi ircretar, to * .: • nquiries may be add Mr .lami i I#awli r, Cai ■; illdlng, Ottawa. I . (Quebec, Mil Lome! ind thi i lembers >>f bl i kbi ■; are taking the greatest in1 in 'his t* atl lules \llard, th<- mini " to • ts, li personal!} look ing after the details in conjunction ■ ommltcee ol the assoi latlon i the Cltj ol Quebec The railways ■ [ranted special rates-, and alto- ;ethei thc meeting in thr* City .nf fjuebec, January 18-20, promlsi to he Dnc ol the most important 'ever held in Canada The peculiar properties nf Clum- licrlaln's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epfdomics ol influenza, and when it was taken In iine we havp not heard of a slnglu i use ol pneumonia. Sold by all . -. ts and dealers. ll-tf LOST -l.ady's open faced gold watch; initials C.C., engraved o1" hack Reward of tin will be paid on return ol snme to Herald ofllce. «-H' I IU1-E URANBUOOK IlKJIAUi ORANBROOK HERALD tf tbe Herald Publishing Company, F. J. Deanc, Managing Editor. CSANBBOOK. B. C, December 22, WID EDITORIAL NOTES Once again it becomes lhu pleasant duty of the Herald to extend to nil its readers the compliments of the season. Very heartily aud very sincerely can the Herald, on this occasion, express its hope that. this Christum..tide, will prove a period ui unalloyed happiness tu its large and rapidly increasing circle of friends. The pa.s;t twelve months have had their setbacks, it is true, hut ou thc whole bright days have out numbered tbe dutl and we firmly believe, that in common with the great majority u( our readers, we have good reason tu enter whole heaileillv into ilu Christmas festivities. Our enquiry last week as tu all) cases of poverty, requiring special at tention at this festive season, linn ellcltcd some few replies Happily, we may say that there is very tilth in tbe nature of actual poverty in this city and district Some few cases tbat have been reported in Hi are being careful); looked aftci Wc mat say that there are a few little ours in town, who, through the sick ness, or other uuavuidublc Inability of their parents, mny he lackne.' some tangible evidence of tlie annual visit nf Santa Claus on then bo half the Herald invites contributions from those mining its readers mure happily situated We would special ly request offerings of warm Ulidt'l clothing, overshoes and stockings, as well as some small contributions in the way of Christmas toys, candies etc., iu order thnt these little ones- may have a proper realization uf tin Christmas spirit. Any 'article lefl at this office between now and num. un Saturday will he made good use ot It being a rule nf ihe Herald lo e\ elude controversial matter from thi*- eolumn at Cbrlstmostlde, we cannot du mure* than briefly refoi to tin present status of ihe local municipal election. There aie now two slates lor the choice of the electoral' neither of which, however, was th choice nf any public m<-et Iim of those to be represented. This state ul ill fairs makes it practically impost-tillI- fnr the public press to deal with tin respective candidates on other tha personal grounds, a course thai tin Herald very decidedly objects tn •■>■■ sue. We maintain lhat the propel course to pursue, is for the catuti dates (ur municipal honors to mmo out in the open, and at a public meeting nf the electors, plainly sel forth their views and their intentions if entrusted with the duty of admit istering civic affairs during tfie com ing year. The two tickets will he found elsewhere in this Issue In the interview with Mr V llyd Itaker, published in nur last issue, . regrettable errnr occurred. The salc nf real estate during the mnnth n October last wen* erroneously placed at 117,500 instead nf 17,600 « Leave youi orders for ice cream at The Palm. Special orders made up. LODGE CIRCLES There will he a joint installation of ollieers uf the Moyie and Cranbrook Masonic lodges on Tuesday evening next at lis- local Masonic temple. A thoroughly representative gathering of Masons of the district is anticipated tor this occasion. BUOklcy lodge, No. 588, H. ol It. T., hold their KM li annual hall mi Friday, December .tilth, at the Auditorium. This event is one ol the fixtures of the Christmas holiday sea- i, always a well attended and very enjoyable affair, A good number ai knights turned up at the K, of I'. meeting on Tuesday evening. The rank nf Knight was conferred on one member, after which a social time was spoilt. The I, A to the It nf II T. hail a very good attendance at iheir regular meeting on Kriday night last. The most Important business transacted was the installation or ollieers (ul the ensuing vear: Worthy President—Sister I-' Pat lull Vice-President—Sistei \. Uufniir Secretary-Sister R, Hall Treasurer—Sister A Iloh tic tt Chaplain—Sister M. Parker Conductress—Sister c. Knocke Warden—Sister M. I.alleiir. Inner Guard—Sister li. Hughes The Auxillarj has added a few new members tu iheii list during the past year and are in hopes uf Increasing the number very materially in the near future Tile It. of It T and (he LA. ul It. It. T. have moved from their old quarters at Carmen's halt to tho Orangemen's hall. In future me-i.tr ings will he held at 111.3(1 o'clock on Tuesday's instead of at 20.110 o'clock on Sundays, as heretofore, There will he no session at the I. O.O.F, hall nn Monday, as that day is a public holiday. Neither will the (idii Fellows meet nn -January 2nd. on January 'Ml, they will meet to put some members through the third degree aud elect ullicers fur the vear. Afterwards a sueial evening will he held. The following were elected lo of lues in t'ranbrook lodge, IF. .v A.M . No .'fl, nn Thursday evening last: \V. M.-A. c Sliankland. s w.-n. .1 McSweyn .1 W.-F. II. Miles chaplain—1 F. Armstroim. Treasurer—.1. *., A C Hnwness, Oeo Johnson, .In-, Campbell, W Cameron The other tirket, known as the citizens* ticket, is ns follows: Kor mayor—.lames Kinlay Kor aldermen— t I! McNabb, Simon Taylor, O, W Patmore, Frank przall, A A MacKinnon Frank McKenna Tbe platform ut the citizens' ticket is declared tu be as follows: 1 A more economical system ui handling the ratepayers mono) 2 A special effort to reduce the tasatioo to the lowest possible rate compatible with good government, and thc best management of the affairs of the city, also tn tax every property hnldei on an eipiitable basis .1. The interests ol the citizens will be carefully considered regarding the municipal cunt ml ol public utilities as might yield a revenue to tho city, such as electric light, telephone, etc.; promise In the ratepayer every opportunity tu publicly discuss and understand such matters thoroughly. t. The extension of the municipality to include Slatcrville and outlying districts that may desire admission, E. A. Hill is making a specialty this holiday season of the famous 20th Century Dress Suit 44-11 WILMER NEWS (Special correspondence). A curling club formed from players m this ami the surrounding districts has just lieen formed The movers in ihe formation have received great encouragement frum all interested ii the game and generous support Is promised. Arrangements are being made tu form sheets of ice un the Wilmer lake, immediately adjoining here, and thc sweep of the broom and thc boom of the stones will be heard echoing through the coulees and up uver the bench lands, which surround the lake The lirst match with outside rinks will come oil ir- the early part of January, when the mighty men here will be pitted against rinks which are coming Uf frum Cranhronk. After the powei of the stones and the arms behind them have been tried out, swords will be crossed with rinks from (iu) den and other parts. The officers for the season arc: Honorary Presidents—It. Randolph Unite and Harold K Forster President—(Ieorge A. Stark Vice - Presidents—Frank Richardson, uf Alhelmer, and .1 c Pitts, of Windermere. Secretary and Treasurer—IV* II Cleland.' Chaplain—R. Tunaclifle. Executive—O, F Stalker, F C Stockdalo, A. S. Moure, (i. A. Hen nett aud Ik parrel P llnninglun. The younger athletes nl the village have fnrmed a hockey rink The playing will be nn the open ice on Wilmer lake Arrangements are be ing made to cross slicks with similar organization from At helmet and Windermere The local club is ., strong one and confident nf victory This Ik thr Inst hockey club tu he formed here, but it comprises young men who have fought ami won hard games in the fields farther nway The officers Who have heen elected for the honors are: Honorary Presidents—George A Stark am) flasil (i Hamilton President—W. II. ciciamt Vice-President—B. E. Harvey* Secretary-Treasurer — Pr Parrel P Haiiingtou. Manager—R. Tu nuclide BRITISH COLLIERY DISASTER UPWARDS OK 300 MINERS ENTOMBED IN BURNING MINE. Bolton, Kng., pec. 22.—An ol|ii*i' sion, followed by fire, and causing many fatalities, occurred in Little 11 ul tun collieries, here, yesterday, sunn after 2Wli miners had ,,.■■"■ tit- low the surface to begin the day"a work. The cause and extent of tho disaster were in doubt for several hours. The lirst rescuing party tu reach the ene succeeded in bringing seven mm and a hoy to safety and later recovered the bodies of five victim.;. At Lhu moment of tho explosion the flames spread through the ntU'iited passages ami smoke and *>< itt'onrju-j gases filled tho mine. The plight of Iho miners was ron dcrod moro dangerous hy a mishap to the machinery of the shafts, when the cages refused to move for a time, preventing quick escape ami interfering with ventilation, (he n.-. ing gases being checked by obstructions and driven hack on the entombed minors. Meantime ihe fire raged llorecl,. ami it is supposed lhat many nol killed hv noxious fumes were burned In death CHURCH COLUMN Ml.TllODlST CHURCH CHRIST MAS PAY in the morning the guts choir will rondel lhe Cliristmns cantata olitltl eil -'\ Chime ol Silver Hells " This will consist of songs and recitations, with the Gospel Dells Acrostic Miss Kva Conley will sing llic "Siai of tho l-.iisi" during this sor vice The parents ol lhe children are es penally invited Sunday school as usual iu tlio ai ternoon at three. Ai the evening Rorvtce a .specially prepared choral programme will be rendered as follows: Organ Voluntary Opening Carol hv Ihe Choir "Come Let Is Celebrate" old English Chorus by Choir ."While Shepherds Wnlelicd" ■" . . CHRISTMAS SERVICES CHRIST CHURCH. December 25th, iuio. s a.m. Hoij Communtoo. Christinas hymns, ll a.m. Matins, Festal responses. Hymns, 7 IN, n, 2*12. Anthem—"Glory to God iu tho nin;.iesl.M Veil ite—Ousley iu Nationalists *SI 12 of the Pincher Creek Milling company drove up from Wardner last week. Prof. Richardson and wife have returned to Steele, after a few days visit in camp with friends. Geo. K. Henderson, and Wm. Batus went to Cranbrook lust Saturday to transact business. lohn Paulson, Nels Kiuck and Jack Soversoti, all from Rosalia, Washington, and stockholders in t he power company, have been here lo see how the work is progressing. There Is a movement on foot lot thc establishment of a post office here, which is a very great necessity. There wns au unusual assembly convened nt. the office or tho company Inst Sunday morning nl 11 Labor members Total Unionists Cf litlou major it) ,:m ..272 ,126 The funeial of -lames Grieve, a shepherd, aged 110, has just taken place at Kilmiiii. Dumbartonshire. As a hoy of 15 he had assisted in the building of ilu- bonfires on his native hills to celebrate the buttle of Waterloo. I p liil lasl year he was able to go about, anil had all his facilities till ibe end. He was a great smoker, and not a teetotaler. ^K *■*, ^. XmX'f^ W*n) P ni-B WM ] ^if'^jsMM* METHODIST CHURCH. ateiaEHSKi^T^^ m si aUajaiaiFjeii Nativity 1831. This'old tune and measure is constructed nu the early Knglish anliphonal style, and is of quaint melody aod much appreciated by lovers nf harmony. Solo—"The Star of Itethleln-m" Mr. Hougham Hymn—"It Came Ipuii the Mid night Clear" ..Sir Arthur Sullivan Anthem—"The Birthday of a King" Neid linger Soloist, Miss Prest Carol "The First Noel" Traditional Anthem "And There Were Shepherds" Wcgenost Soloists—Miss Raker and .Mr. Rack lyeft Parol "When Christ was Horn" Brown Solo "Silent Night" Hnydn Miss Henley This exquisite number will be rendered with violin obligato, und humming accompaniment hy the choir Hymn—"Angels From the Realms of Glory" Smart Recessional Carol. — "Good King Wenceslas" Traditional The stewards will be obliged if the members and regular attendants will take their seats early. Poors open al .- All ladies in the congregation are asked tu remove their hats at the commencement of this service. •*>'»H*Ht«««*»«'»«t'>-Hf'H X BULL RIVER HALLS f (Special correspondence.) j A. L. Hogarl, hydraulic engineer, I of Minneapolis, Minn., has been inspecting om power proposition and was very favorably impressed with iis Immense capacity. Herman Schulz returned to his home in Madison, Wis , last Saturday I! II lloharf and n representative HAPTIST CHURCH The advent uf nur Glorious Redeemer and Lord wilt he celebrated nu the 2ath in special sermons and snug, at both services, 11 a.m. and 7 *!■' p m Hible school *i p m A cordial Christian welcome to visitors to unite with n\ in this hap py communion On Tuesday, 7 ."in p.m., our Hihh school holds its anmiul Christmas tree entertainment. Atl parents, in eluding the home department and the little cradle rollers, and friends ol the school specially invited to bo presenl The usual collection. SALVATION ARMY Sumlay, llecember 25th, Christmas Day, special subjects all day. Sunday nlghtl The Wonderful Name CATHOLIC CHURCH Christmas Services. Christmas Evo, Saturday, December 2-tth, midnight mass. Christmas Day, Sunday, December 85th, high mass 10.3-0 am Hem-diction, 7 p„, Father Plamoodon, Parish Priest ..$ ■"• •■i^U&JiilB GIFT CHOOSING •Sask-Alfo. THE GIFT DC LVXK. There Isnnovel increasing tendency to give Christmas Gifts that will be useful A gift designed 10 he 1110 fui to tin- reel pi ont Is more nppie- iilated lliiin any other kind, Whal ii mo'i-11-. ini than a good Range? A housewife, who lias, perhaps, in-en gei tii.-- along for sometime with a stove ihai has been working badly*, would be moro than delighted to receive a new one u»a Christinas Gifts, Cook your Xtnai Dinner with a Sask Alia Kange, Why should nny woman spend the best pint of a holiday in a hut kitchen, trying to cook dinner witli a defective stove. A Saak-Alta WoULD DO TUB WORK for her, It would hen gift that wifn or mother would most appreciate. Now Is the time to make your selection. PATMORE Bros. "The Range Store" by '.'dock. It was occasioned visit o( a Church of England .amp missiotian*, tin,* Rev. W. S. Roberts. ********************** ♦ GATEWAY I Z ♦ (Special correspondence.) A most enjoyable farewell dance was held in the Oatcway hall on Saturday night in honor of Hoy Nash and Albert Wbiliiiarsh, who left for Iln- cast on Monday to spend the winter. Mr. Prod Roo, jr., of Roosvlllo, 11. (', was a caller in town on Monday. Mr. A. .1. Fleming, t'nlted States collector of customs, who has been at (ialeway lor tbe past two weeks, left for his homo in Port Hill, Idaho, ou Monday. Mr. Wake Wann, of Eureka, Mont., was a visitor in Qatewaj* on Sunday. Mrs. H. F. Young entertained a few of her friends to dinner on Sunday, She had been making a noise on tho plnno for twenty consecutive minutes. "Shall I open the window?" asked the young man In tho parlor scene. "What for?" sho inquired. "Why—Of-so you can get the air," lie replied. *********** i flcCallum & Co. "THE HARDWARE HEN" J-jTearty Xmas Greetings to our Friends and to such valued enemies as we may have. This is not the time to discriminate. A Merry Christmas to all and a Happy new year. Thank God for the Feast Days, which prompt a backward as well us a forward look; and a look inside to see where we have been, where we are going, and what we arc. Our Hearty Congratulations on the backward look, and the outlook; and for the coming year we would solicit a continuance of the patronage with wliich you have favored us in the past. When this paper um-s tu press .vou will have over ii week to buy some <>[ thoso Presents for Him, Her or Them In-low wi* utl'fi* a few BOffKOstions Table Cutlery, Pocket Knives, Carving Sets, Scissors, Childs Sett, Razors and Safety Razors, Nut Cracks, Skates, Hockey Sticks, Carpet Sweepers, Food Choppers, Nickel-plated Kettles, Cold Meat Forks, Sugar Shells, Berry Spoons, Butter Knives McCallum & Co., The Hardware Men ► ********************* ************************************ Japanese Toys. Fancy Goods, Hand Embroidered Japanese Silks AT COST PRICE. Our New Store Is Now Ready. Come Early and Make Your Choice. T. K. FUTA & CO* Japanese Goods, Groceries, Candies and Fruits. ***************************** i THK ORANBROOK H.KI.'ALJ) atgfc~'/''tt ■■'■"■ '■■> STMAS Are You Coming? " For tho Newest and Heat, the Original Idea and the Modern Thought i Ohrietmns Gilts. See Our Bright Frtah Stoek of Beautiful and Desirabl lluliilny Attractions, Be an Up-To-Date Santa Claus ' It's ens-*1 iiinlillieiiliiea in Iho way if you luake your selections from our |iri>liiHi. army nf New Xunits Nuveltiea shown for the tirst time this Benson An Ideal Holiday Stock • Our Stock uH'imlti in High Degree, Pleasure and ficonouiy in buying. Delight and Satisfaction iu Kucsiving. It Ensures a Merry Christians Presents To Fit Your Needs pjckardChi^ •' In Uif ts for Old or Young, your wanta havo been anticipated. We place At your disposal A wide range for selectiou from Pretty Ben-em* lirnnees nt small coat to elaborate and Valuable Arcticles. WK BAVE A COMPLETK LINE OF THE VERY BEST FROM SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS 0HRI8TMAS. 1910. Pckard(3na The Right Thing For Everybody ' Nu place like this to buy Holiday Gift*. We an* filling all wants with the lies! (roods at the Lowest Pricea. W. H. WILSON JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN ^Skmt% To One and All A Merry Christmas AND A Happy New Year Are Iho wiali. a ol tin RAWORTH BROS. Jewellers and Opi.ei.ins INr.il-i. | ike tin U| |i -.luiiitv of liiaiikiiii our nt niv |".ilroiis fnr their kind ■ u| |-> rl clurinj^ thi*- f.-.i [vi isui ': i" Bolicil llu-ir furl hi i i atei in< il patronage LOCALS Owing i" Mm mm -' ipecial (liriattnai in.j.i' thai wi- have hail t rife la a k. they bave no Hilldren Anj dh trlit rancher. •.!-• g|vr this entlph mploymeni ihould communicate with Secretary Renedlei i't per cent off all fancy phn C c s Copies of this ■***■• *-f the Hi r.' I, containing the report nf the - - school children1! entertainment, h >•■ lieen set aside s.. mt t.- supply p el boy nml girt, who tool part ltwMl**t, with one, which can t.'- obtalne*] . I this office up t<< noon nn Satnnl . 25 per cent ofl all fancy (baits - C. C fl Thc customarj special provision f<-r Christmas festniti.s al nil the cltj hotels and restaurants baa been made this year on an even mure elaborate scale than usual The bills of f.ue for Chiisim.i dinner at the prim m' hotels could not In- evrrlliil nny where in the west 25 per ivni off all fancy chain - P, C. R. Mr .i. tiuii.ii. proprietor ot the "Little Windsor." Hanson gffMCi MMMgsWtttltttgtgttMtttgttsjahgggttMttMtt —mi IIUUU HURRY UP! HURRY UP! If you want to win that case of Munro's Famous Scotch Whisky. Thc tickets arc going fast and there are only a few more left. A Free Two Ounce Sample Bottle Given away with every purchase of one bottle of this Scotch Whisky. You also receive a coupon which entitles you to a chance of winning a whole case of Twelve Quart Bottles. To the Lady of the House. We would say that for the entertainment of your guest we have the finest assortment of Ports, Sherries and Brandies ever imported. For cooking purposes we have special brands of Port, Sherry and Brandy. XMAS HAMPER I Baltic Good Old Douro Port. I " Valdespino Sherry, I " Munro's Famous Scotch. I " Fromy'i Retcrvc Brandy* I " Jamaica Rum. I " Walker's Imperial Ry«. I - St. Julien Claret. I " Gordon's Dry Gin. I " Cherry Brandy. I " Native Port. I " Club Tom Gin. I " Any Liqueur. 12 Bottles. Regular Price $17.50. Xmas Price $12.50. Phone Orders receive Prompt Attention A. Phone 17. L. McDERMOT Wholesale Wine Merchant Cranbrook, B.C. *-mm9wmwmm&mmmwwmwmwmmmwwm*mw*w9i begs to inform ihe public that anj orders given him for 'fish, (hops ainl pip' feet, will receive careful attention. To avoid the rush give your onlers as t-srty .is possible Family orders will receive special ut tentlon. I-Mt- VeOtdve Bngllsne Carol Svnsjers wilt iir abrua-J or Thiir>da> ami Kit day nights. The priHifij*. will t,o to assls! a few needy cues anil also \ • in ip the Children1! Hume m Van .'ntner. Any further cases ol need Will be assisted a. far as possible, if -I..*.- who know ol anv will kindly report to the Metbodisl narsonaK*-. a i once. The Christmas tree and concert ot 'hi Uetbodlsl chnreh Sunday school will lie h- lil un Monday m- I:* next at >> o'eloeh Ctnnert m the church, and the tree in the Gymnasium. Admission in adults Ue. and to i-n Children Who art- not mim-her*. of Uie siln.nl ISC Kather *"(,ri .'r,..*- will appear as of -jld ami disltih-j'*' 'in presents \n nre welootne Tin Herald has reeatved from .*.''.*' i ... It and f>iin|i.iti\. ,i rhotn i lortment of theli ftrtslmas n'1*- duet ions, *r-i|iietioiii ol *his firm an* so nri) known ail over ihe EteRlfa4hapeaMm( world*, thai comment Uwreea i-* prnr tiealh nperfluous The Beattie Murphy Co. handle thli Onn's pm duetloas ami they have on sal*.- .i Iplendld a-sortment in all lines The Herald acknowledges the re celpl of a warm clonk, a rli-rqui* for 15, and some other articles, eontri hiitfon.t in aid nf tho»v m need It notified in time the Herald will Un* dertake to call lor parrel?, of goods any person may have to oflet for this purpose, who tl tinahle to dellM r them at this nfflr-f l Itrotberhoutl of Lor'-moti..- Engineer- ; Iwhlefa have been -.trained for KVernll I days reached a *riticai stag*- yesterday and a strike ol tbe most glgan-l I tie proportions la railway hfstor* i [loomed up as a Strong possibility : Following th*.- conference at tl..- .\u-ii torlum hotel between the Kngfaeen and Labor Commissioner I>r. Charles Iv NViii, tne government official pra- tlcally admitted that hi*, effort at mediation had tailed N'elthei side j will yield a point ar.d after lea-ring i lhe eunferenrc Warren S. Rtone, grand chief nf the Kasineers t,.y-- |graphed th*- members of his advisor] , board to come at once to Chicago, Uii.nipt-i*. i».T 2: —Both locomotive engineers ami railways offletals lo Winnipeg ait* reticent with regai i to how the Knglneera' utrike on us t>i.nv railwa*.s «||| gJcct line*, it. ffeatctn Cauda it was stated >•■• iirdav by employees ol tbe Canadian PadAc roundhouse that every "nu;. neer in Western Canada would tn nnt with th« othen Another man raW that the date (lied for the strike Was December 2T and that 6ve tbousand engineers m *i >s ildc >•! »hr Hue w-.uid ik- nfin led V:\niNKKKS HAY STRIKE VNTl PROBABLY VB8TRN CA- WIHAN LINKS WILL ItL AFTBOTBD ■ThlcagO, Dee JJ— Relation*- V titiTi. wntsin railwa) and :!;<■ Maraacblno cherries al Mnk'i Pood t'*r'«ri»r\ I'ur Mtt»MMSM»»MM-IM-* ELKO (By Fred Roo.) Qeorge Mcllctt, of Elko, who re centty sold out the Columbian hotel to .1 Thompson, of Michel, bOUgbl the nfd Hoffman House frnm Charlie KlinKensmith anil will fix up a Hard ball, lunch counter and Turkish and Rosatan baths with eyclone slacker atlarhment-s The Hoss Saskatoon Lumber -*om panj, south ol Klko, hrotinht in two oatloads of horses from Runny Mber ta this wrek A jelly little dance was given in the Klk parlor** Krldsy nlrbt In tumor Ol MUs Vut, ol Waldo We are r-orry to inform the manv f:i« --:- of Mrs Akx. Blrait* that she was moved to ;h*e Cranbrook hospital last Tuesda) bt King was callod to Klko Monday :.uk: and advised her removal to the hospital Mrs. J liiimpson, of the Columbia hotel, a--- rompanJed bee to Cranbrook, Cowboys are not the only people on earth who like to cct a tln^h .>ii things Mis-* Daisy Kuaacosiniti.. *i.-> has been ir. i-.a-f ol the Klfco school during Mi« L L smith's stclmetr, left oa .Saturday for Creston to j.en her parents Mis* Daisy was one nf tbe rnr»st popular teachers Klko ,* -i*r had and p.<-ry kid within three miles Of the town wai at the station i" wish hei K'-'d bv*- aad a merry Cbrtatmas Mr .1 Thomptv-a, th»» new pronti' tor of the Columbia hotel is fittinr ip a fine billiard hull ami amph rooms fur the eommer<"ial Trade B»id a supply of baeeis is etWS] oa hand for f ravelling Seotebmei. . per cent off all far,ci .hatts NOTICE Ji. mutual -• ■ r.irtit the -,.,r*,»•-! ■,-.> beretofore eiistin^ between Mr w L Clark ar.il Mr A A MacKinnon, in the Crar.brook Foundry, has be*. dlaaolved Mr MacKinnon will enn tinur the busineH. All a-munis dut- the eompany must be settled witb Mr. MacKinnon. W. I, Clark It-It A. A. MacKinnon PHONE 187 The Cranbrook Orchestra 1- prepare,) io accept engagement* tofnrntsh moste for iiati-*, Daneas, vie.. Lute*-! miliii*. Aildret-a nun* iiiiini.'nti..i » to E 41 H HAI.KAI.I.. P.O. Bos 207, Crubrook. B.C THI. U It AMI KOO K 11 Kit A LI) Christmas Offerings Cranbrook Merchants have Excelled Themselves in the Quantity and Quality of Goods Stocked for Christmas-Tide Tin* Herald has had so much to say recently regarding the stocks ami Christmas preparations made by Cranbrook merchant!, that it seems almost a work ot superfluity to again \\o over the ground ami attempt to tell at all in detail the wonderful extent and variety ol wares iiftered hy local merchants tbis Christmas tide. However, il is ono of seasonable duties of the papers lu record the showings nloitg ilits Iim* und the Herald man spent several hours very pleasantly yesterday visit ing the stores and discussing Willi merchant.*! their slocks ami tlie Christmas trade generally. Certainly, if somewhat burdened with facts, lu* bud nothing tu rum plain of in the matter of cheery wel come. In every place uf business j visited, and no Herald advertiser was overlooked, he found nothing bul cheerfulness and seasonable optimism Most of the .sture*. wen- crowded witb shoppers and all reported good business. As being most convenient, ilu- first store visited was that uf Kuwi.it! Bros, the Jewelers. As everyone knows, these enterprising young men have fust moved into new quarters and have opened up a slock Ibat would do a far biggei (ity than Cranbrook justice Queried us tu which particulai line they considered most worthy of comment, they re plied "our diamond pendants, which We specially slocked for the Christ j mas trade and winch an- meeting witb marked popular favor " Another line ol Roods that is giving particular satisfaction is the sterling silver deposit ware, something new in Cran brook, very . dainty and altogethei suitable (or Christmas presents h'rom tht- midst of Jewels and sil ver ware the Herald man passed into the well equipped store of A L Me Dermol, the liquor man, and there found everything of a liquid nature that could appeal tu the llnrsiv oi the bon vivant Spanish ports and sherries, Mr. McDermol Intimated, found the readies! sab- at ibis time among connoisseurs for Christmas festivities. Munro's famous Scote! whiskies were going si run-;. Into the Fink Mercantile company's storv one wandered next quite nt loss to know where to start to tell of the special Christmas oflenm-.s, however. Webb's Christmas puddings were re cognized with fond recollections allium*, the thousand and one olbei dainties, a glance was given al ilu fine assortment of chinawarc and then a move made into Mr Mc Sweyn's department, where every thing tbat ean delight the hearts ol men and boys in the personal ornn mentation line was lavishly display ed. Oue of the tastiest Chiislina*- oflerings here displayed was tlie coin lunation case of braces, ties, tiandkei Chiefs, etc., inst as useful ami ap propnate a Christmas nn as auv mere man could wish for Upstair* in tbe furniture department one's lancy was caught hy tlie ladies' sew ing .tables and tlie man's smoking stands, as suitable gifts On then tu the Beattie Murph) •.tore, where again om* was almost couluNed by the multitude and var ii-ty of Christmas offerings The tleattie Murphy people make a spec iallty of Christmas gifts, and this year their selection eicels all prov ious efforts. In brass ware lb showing is very fine Another spec ial feature is the display of Rapgacl Tuck Christmas hooks and cards, ih bcsl of their kind publrshed ami i almost endless- variety. Tlie decora tioas m this and in Kink's store are worthy ol special mention From tbe Ileattie-Murphv store i ■ the 0, 0, B. is but a I tep, and there one found a varied slock of men's furnishings, chlnaware, furniture, etc. The chief articles tn the line ol Christmas gilts being found among their furniture stock. Aeroas the road to I'at Burns' tn butcher shop om- encountered a dis play that could not be excelled iu Hn province A moro tastefully decorated blltchor shop would he haul to find, and tin- Herald was Informed that credit for the work was due l 11. Maumlrell, Joe Kennedy and II Johnson, whilst the beautiful display of sausages ami pressed meals was the handiwork ot Al (iauci. Burns1 stint- presents a truly Clirlsinmssj appearance onh will certainly attract i-iowds, only lo glimpse ai the grand display ot olid ChrlntinuH fare K \ Hill, iln- men's furnisher, i nisi getting tilings Into shape, in lending to make his stole the chief attraction for those in search nl Christmas gifts for men "Anything mnl everything for men," is ilu- slogan al Hill's, Campbell and Manning have gone to some pains in decorating their store, in addition to crowding ii to oversowing with guud things in the grocery Him. They have a great display, hul direct special attention tu their chinawnre and (lowers fm ilu- Christmas .season .1. li. McBride, the hardware man. intimates Ihal skates, rutin\ ami brass ware will In- ami an- his principal Christmas offerings, nnd llie assortment is as varied as it i.s up- lodttte \ mere man in McCreery*s millinery uml ladies' goods emporium is nine.vital mil nl place However, even the most prosaic cannot bill in- impressed with the wealth of fabrics of every description gathered to (ether for tho adornment of Cranbrook's fair sex All exclusive line uf fancy linens will attract the special attention of all the ladies, nm -.\lien considering Christmas presents Ihey will be apt to draw the attention of their lesser halves to the magnificent showing of furs of every kind, though the most will he certain to pay particular attention lo ilie beautiful mink sets ami ihe blue lynx and Isabella fox skins l-'rom McCreery Bros one goes nexl to the Cranbrook Drug nml Book company's premises, where one finds another bewildering display of fancy goods and books Mr Barber when he could spare a moment, said lhat In- was enjoying an unusual run on hooks this Christmas, whilst the demand foi fancy goods was very keen. Moving on to A. C. I've's big store, where men's furnishings nre largely dealt in, one learned tbat Hie chief run was on ladies' fine bonis and shoes, ami that a steadily grow ing trade was being worked up ti men's dress suits, which are iu great demand at this season. Prom I'ye's a visit was made to Ibe attractive store of the (juain Electrical Supply company, where one ascertained that electrical liv lures are becoming quite the fashion abb- ihing in Christmas presents Such bandy household fixtures as electric radiators, coffee percolators, water beaters ami toasters being specially sought after al this season. Dropping in at Tyson Bros' butcher shop, Armstrong avenue, one found another splendid display of Christmas meats. Stall fed heel ami grain fed pork are two of Tyson brothers specialities, They aie also showing a fine line of Ontario grown turkeys ami geese. This store hits also been mtv handsomely decorated Tin local butchers are obviously men ol excellent taste. Looking iu at Little and Atchison's one found a store crammed to over .lowing witb Christmas confections and fruits of every description (letting back on to Baker street again, a Visit was paid to W II YYil sou, the jeweler, who every succeeding Christmas makes a mon- clabnr ate display of seasonable articles Mr Wilson notes a demand fur pearl miikels, watches and diamond ring*- it is characteristic of tin- good time. j prevalent in Crnnhrook thut both mu I local leweb-is make special melilluli work of all smis has been it al Miss McLcod's, where ; iu anticipation of Hu is uu hand Irish poll)1 : heen purchased in consider also Indies wear ■■ of the demand tor diamonds on the part ni purchasers of Christmas presents. McUnllum anil Co., the hardware men, find a hig demand for sporting goods and have shipped a number ol guns und lilies during lhe lasi few days, Curving sets, razors am strops have also been a strung feature oi Christmas shopping with them. K ,iiu: leqiiest large slock demand, is lace h iible quuutil general A feature ol The Calm Is the fine stock ol chocolates, iu particular, Pry's. These are to be seen in dii letciii kinds of fancy boxes, and iu .ill sizes Home made candies iu almost numberless varieties are a very Hung hill . .1.illiiic, uf ihe Central Meat Market, Norbury avenue, has had n grent call ou his slock of turkeys, geese and poultry generally 1 borne made sausages have also beer greatly in demand and be has considerable trouble In keeping his stoc'- up io itie requirements of the mar kot, Making cakes and candies of al' sorts tu keep pace With the f Booth's Kidney Pills ami i'onii remedy They i of the miserable iu my hack bul nev trouble." M********** News of the District MMMMMMMM»»#0»* | FERNIE (Special correspondence.) Mayor Ilcrchmet and wife accompanied by DC. Bonnell nnd Nurse Wjintt, left tor Baltimore on Friday night. Mrs Herchmer will undergo a very critical operation before returning to Fernie. Hon. W, it Hoss, wife ami family lett for the toast Wehnesilay morning, where tbey intend making their home in future Their many tiiemls extend their very hearty wishes and regret their departure The ladies ol Christ church held a (ood sale in the l!clnt/num piano parlors on Saturday afternoon. The public schools closed on Friday afternoon for the Christmas vacation. A public entertainment was held and about oue hundred and twenty-five parents null interested parties were present. This looks as if tne Fernie people were getting interested in school affairs Willis Koss is leaving for Chicago, where he will take up expert .;tcno- graphy work. His mother a ill spend the winter in Ontario Miss Hoey spent Sunday with Iriends in Wardner. Miss German lias severed her eon- I met ion with the Fernie school ntnfl and has accepted a position with the \ ictoiiu schools Mrs Di Corsan and little .lean returned from Montreal last week. •lack McKwan left last week tor Vancouver .luck will be sadly mis Sed next spring when baseball starts again, as he was one of our best players. A number of young people, chaperoned by Mrs. .1. A. Droley, drove to Hosmer on Wednesday evening of lust week. The sleighing was good, the moonlight perfect and everyone in good humor. Miss M, Morrison, of the public school staff, left on Saturday morning for Wardncr, where she will spend a few days with her friend, Mrs. T. tlaffnoy Miss McDonald left on Saturday night for Calgary, where she will spend the Christmas vacation. L. |» Eckstein left for Winnipeg on Thursday night of last week. Miss Lulu Heck, ol Taber, spent last week With her aunt, Mrs. T. ihem un excellent >t only relieved tne latins and soreness ired me of my kii __ Booth's Kid ney Tills cure backache, dull Blioottlig pains, ihick und cloudy urine, gravel oi stone, i ll e u ni a Usui and all diseases of the kidneys and bladder, All druggists mnl dealers BOc, box or postpaid Irom The It. T Booth Co., Fort Erie, Out if ymi derive no benefit your money will be refunded. Could we say more'.' Sold ami guaranteed by The Real tie-Murphy Co., Ltd Beck. C. .1 Digbj has the con In t for building the new bridge the C.P.R. arc building at Pincher Creek, near Brocket. This structure will be VUO feet long, with a center sleol span Tin It. long, banging LIS It. ahovc Hie lrout trad; Three-quarters of a tuilliati feet of sawn timber will be used in this work, James McLean, ol the Coal company, left for his Nova Scotia home on Friday night's Flyer. Mr. McLean has not been home for six years and will probably be gone some iwo or three months. A number of Masons from Ferine went to Hosmer to attend the funeral of lhe late hero, Fred Alder- son, who met his death trying to rescue the sufferers in the Bcllovuo explosion, The remains were Interred iu the Hosmer cemetery. Me leaves a wife and four children in the old home in England. The first batch of Macaroni was manufactured on Monday. We expect macaroni to he placed on the market early iu the new vear. MARYSVILLE will iu future reside with his brothel In Grand Forks. -Vrs. Kenned/ lett here on Tuesday on a visit to her parents In Spokane, Intending to return after Christmas. A very successful etitcitaiument was held at the school bouse Friday evening Inst, to celebrate the close of the school term. The programme was divided into parts, the child ten taking the first and their elders tho second. The complete double programme was as follows: Percy Mellor Speech Elsie Mohler Swiss Song Bessie London Recitation Bornadette Uuylo Reading Edgar Handley Song IDdloni Loudecii Befit iii iou Harold ltemicll .., . Instrumental Dllaloguo "Wine or Water" A gust a Doyle Instrumental Florence Sawyer Uccilatioii Ui.iil-.iiic Luudeen Recitation Ralph Wat kins ami Edith Mellor ... Dialogue Edgar Handley Recitation Florence Sawyer nnd Madge Kecr... Dialogue AgUflta Doyle Reading Dot Kecr Recitation AgUSta Doyle Instrumental Rex Bidder Recitation Bi-riiadette Doyle Recitation Arthur Handley Recitation Song By the School Mabel Keer Recitation Edith Mellor Recitation Flag Drill Children Harold Bennett Recitation Jesse Tibhctls Recitation Dialogue Santa Claus Ruth Tibhctls Recitation Viola Sawyer Recitation Ralph Watklns Recitation Allen Kecr Fan-well Recitation Intermission. After the intermission the follow ing programme was rendered very ac- ptably bv older residents: PART II Mr. Barnes Vddrcss Instrumental Miss Handley Snug Mrs. Kennedy Recitation Mrs. Watklns Tableaux Gipsy Fortune Teller Quartette...11 I'm Wearing My Heart Away for Vou" Song Mrs. .lames Dialogue Mcsdun.cs .lames and Hawks Song Mrs. Watklns Song Ernest Bidder Quartette star ol the Easl Address by Principal II. Webb. God Save thc King. (Special correspondence.) Burn-To Mr. and Mrs. IL Bird, a smi. Both mother and sou are doing well. We arc all pleased to see Mr. B. Luiidin hack with us again, after being confined at Hie Cranbrook hospital with an attack of typhoid. Mr .1. Samson, haulage contractor, met with rather a nasty accident on Thursday last, by stepping into an hole at Lund's camp at .Mat thew Creek He was taken to the Central hotel where "first aid" was rendered ami it was found necessary lo 'phone ior a doctor, who, upon examination, found tbat Hu- patient was suffering from a badly sprained ankle. lie is now progressing favorably. Mr. Webb, our teacher, has left for bis home in fhilliwack to return tlie New Vear to take charge of the school for Hie coming term, liis vices being appreciated by all. concert at the closing speaking itself. The children, one and performed their parts withoui blunder, the drill being first-class, showing Hie careful manner in wliich Mr. Webb hud trained them. Miss House, of Great Falls, tana, is visiting her um-li Handley Miss Sadie Tihbetts, of Cianhrook is spending her holidays at home. B. Lomleen is home again, afler tie ing iu Hie hospital for two months wilh typhoid fever Di .1 II King visited lown tbi week. The sh Ighlng is line now it was a merry little party ol twenty ibat left ben- on Saturday night last to pay a visit to Matthew Creek camp, where they were pleasantly entertained by Messrs. Cousins, Done, Bird, McLaughlin, and last hut not least, our (rlend Mr. Limn, the popular cook. The moms were tastefully decorated witli ever green, etc. Songs, dancing, gramophone selections, games, etc., filled Hie hill. One of the employes gave a most admirable selection on the violin which was loudly applauded. Mr. Lniiii put up a lovely spread, which our friends won't forget for a while. The return j ourncy was made at midnight, under Hie sate guidance nl E. T. Crowley, our popular .LP., who handled his tine four- in-hnml wilh remarkable skill They say the lines were starched. 1 tell you on the home journey we were go- , ing some. 1 Mr. A. Hicks has left the city lo seek Iresh fields in pastures new 11 Mou Paul KOOTENAY TELEPHONE LINES, LIMITED Corporation of the City of Cranbrook PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tit the Electors of the Municipality ol the City of Omnbrook, that 1 require the presence ol the said Electors, al the Municipal Of- ficcs on Baker Street, in the City of Cranhrook, on the ninth day of January, 1911, at 12 o'clock noon (1 p.m. local time), for the purpose of electing persons to represent them in the Municipal Council as Mayor and Aldermen; and public notice is further given to the Electors of the Cranbrook School District, that I inquire Hie presence ul Hie said Elector**, at the same place aud time for the purpose of electing persons lo represent them on the Board oi School Trustees for the Cranbrook School District as such School Tins tees. Tlie mode of nomination of camli dates shall be as follows: "The Candidates shall be nominal cd in writing; the writing shall be subscribed by two voters of the Municipality, as proposer and seconder, and shall be delivered to the Returning Officer al any time between the date of the notice and ;. p.m. (:t p.m. local time) ol thc day of the nomination; and iu Hie event of a poll being necessary, such poll will bu opened ou the I'ith day of January, Illl, ill the Municipal unices, Bakci Street, Cranbrook, B.C , from thc hour of li o'clock a.m (10 o'clock local lime) and 7 p.m. (K p.m. local lime) of which every person is here by required to take notice and got cm himself accordingly. The qualifications by law required to be possessed by the candidates for the ollice af Mayor uie as follows. Tin' persons qualified to he iimuin ated for and elected us Minor of the City shall lie such persons ns art- male British subjects of Hie full age of twenty-one years, and arc ii"I ills qualified under any law, and have been tor the si\ months nexl pre ceding the iia\ oi nomination (be re glstercd owner iu the Land Regis tr] Office, of land or real property in the City of the assessed value on the last Municipal Assessment (toll, oi One Thousand Dollars or more ovei and above any registered Judgment oi charge, and who ate otherwise duly qualified ns Municipal voters (1006, c. :tii, s. ll). The qualifications by law required to be possessed by thc candidates [or the ollice of Aldermen are as fo] lows: The persons qualified -to be nominated for and elected ns Aldermen of the City shall he such persons as are male British subjects of the full age of twenty-one years, and are not disqualified under nny law, and have been [or the six montlis next preceding thc day of nomination the registered owner lu the Land Rcglstr. Office, ol land or n-al properly in the City of the assessed value on the last SUBSCRIBERS ADDED 338 JOHNSON, I). .1 331) CIA1N, R, J 2117 LIDD1C0TTE, V. S. ... Residence ... Residence ... Residence SUBSCRIBERS CANCELLED 235' WIIITMOKE, W. A Residence *************************** I ROYAL BANK OF CANADA -*> Incorporated Hunt ♦ HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL, -QUEBEC ♦ Capital Fa Id Up $6,joo,ooo Utserve $6,900,000 J lotal Assets, Over $05,000,000 X li- K. HOLT, President K. L. PKAHK, Ueneral MaiiiM«r w Accounts of Firms,-Corporations und Individuals solicited. ** Ouuof'town business recotves evory Hitentioo. •» SAVINiiS ULIWUTM.-.NT Deposits of $1,00 nnd upwards lecelvid # mnl Interest allowed at current rale. No f.tMiinliiy or (Inlay in J withdrawing. T A (lonerul lt.» nkin-j Hntlncss transacted. * Cranbrook Branch: D. II. McLAWS, Manaxcr Yoiive GOT To Earn MORE" It i. -•.'' a ',.-...*tii.-.i r.lonc of whether you went .1 better salary-—-it's n hard condition <*i liiu that you must face lo protect yourself and Close dependent upon vou. i'i f,..-.-. s:*it;j st'.U —if you don'l want to go backward, you must vo forward-— thai is, you've e*4 to cam more. Burning m6ro means Holding .1 better position - independence, hnppine* iii;.nee lo provi Ic for the future. Th'.i'.m.. upon thousands wl poorly paid positions now earn hi, retult of let'.ing tho Ixterxatioxai Corrbsfond- ..:;.]. Pew : ■• show t" c*.. how to accomplish tho change, I'mi iy last year about 4,000 students voluntarily reported increases in salary amounting to over two million dollars! Kvery month an average 0 report to us advancement in position nnd enrnin; YOUlt start this month? HOW TO DO IT Simply mark on il.o coupon the position y*. .1 wish tn secure, then tear out and mail the coupon tn the International Con-espond- cuce Schools. Tills put** you under no obligation whatever but allows ■■-.tr experts to adapt 11 Coarse to your individual needs nn 1 i-ircuusslatives. You've got to tmrn more money. Ihe I. V. S. will help} uu. Will you take the mart today? ■ once held low rh salaries as ; immillOPUl COARtlfOSDlNC-. XCHOOIS 80* lo-l. Ji-IlAHTCX, TA. ,,-*,,!... , ... „ ■■■*. b rtlt* Iim Mtthftl I. .\1 Willi, Sb-aa Cm t tt*,K-, .t-.Mtrf.-.'i tv-,.*.. M.utru*:! SntltMl C-H.in-.i--i a tttttiM* ■IK! II .1 |-.l.*rf. R u. CondtHtl Rr(, Fi'.t-i"l Br.fl*-*-! Rlf-tOll .st. 1 -1 -(.:l.i.*u(i. *• t*tt R»iiii»*«- t"t..".ii-.t ; Bt. A No I Citv Municipal Assessment Holl, of Pve tiumlrcil dollars or more over ami above any registered judgment or charge, anil who arc otherwise duly ipi.ililicil as .Municipal voters. (1906, C. ...J, S. U). The qualifications by law require-! in be pusses red by the candidates tor the office of Sehool Trustee anas follows: Any person heing a householder iu the School District, and being a subject of the full age of twenty-one years and otherwise qualified by this Act to vole al au election of School Trustees iu Hie School District, shall lie eligible to be elected or to serve as a School Trustee In such Municipal District, (tno.j, c n. s. 32). (1900, c. 39, S. 2S). No Trustee shall hold the office o teacher within the District of whieli ha is a Trustee, provided elways, Hint no clergyman nf any dennmina (ion shall be eliRible for the posl tion of Superintendent, inspector, Teacher or Trustee. (1005, C. II, S. IOU). "Householder" in the case of Mun icipiil School District shall mear anil include any peisoii of the fui age ol twenty-one years who oceupic* a dwelling, tenement, hotel or hoaitl lag house, or any pail or portion u a dwelling, tenement, hotel or hoard ing bouse and who shall, miles* exempt by Statute or Municipal Ily Law, bave paid directly to the Muni cipalily, rates, taxes or fees ot nol less than two dollars for thc current year. (1906, C. .,!>, S. 2.) '.liven under my hand at lhe Clt. of Cranbrook, ihis 21st day of De cemher, A.D. 1910. THOS. M. IUWERTS, Returning Officer. j Vice-President—J. 11. McClurc. j Secretary-Treasurer—S. Macdonald, i Directors—A. Morrison, J. Levett, Wm. Hush, W. P. Macdonald and II II. McClurc j Delegate to Central convention at Victoria, .Lmuary 10, 11 aud 12—S. Macdonald * I Auditors-it. B. Benedict and Br. 1 Kutlcdge. I During the year passed nine regular meetings were held and three special meetings for government speakers The total membership for 1910 was lifty, with an income of J 11.50, Seventy-five dollars was given as special prizes at the Agricultural fair in September, other expenses bringing the total up to $123.33 The Institute ha-, a balance of $72.00 to stnrt the New Year with. Alt persons takitti, an interest in Hie agricultural prospects ol Cran brook are incited to join and help abiiig Hu- I'-md wmk already no compllshcd, Hie annual fee being only 50c a vear CUANBItOOK FAKMKRR INSTITUTE, The annual meeting of the Fanners' Institute was held last Thursday afternoon at the government building. The lollowing officers were elected for the coming year: l'resideut-T. H. QUI. A touching story of a dog's faith fulness was disclosed at a Llautair fechau inquest on the hody of tti I ham Hughes, wbo was found diowi) ed in lhe sea not far from his home His son said that his lather, ae companled by a dog, went (or a walk, and when the witness followed he found the dog at a bridge with its coat wet. On bis saying: "Where is he Nell?" the dog went towards the sea and plunged in to where the dead body of his father was discovered. A boy said that he saw a ma:, slipping Into the water and a hig black dog which was near him, rushed into the sea ami tried to drag him out by the coat. The waves, however, proved too powerful. A debtor examined in the London bankruptcy court ascribed his in- thai when women hobbled thcmscl- a petticoat manufacturer. He said that when women nobbled them-.elves they abandoned petticoats entirely. Consequently his trade vanished. l,'i*J£ (JKA-N. BROOK HaDRAI.l) >••••) )•••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •#••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••< : : : •i Ci :| : •i : :i : GIFT GIVING FOR XMAS TIME EASY AT PYE'S The selection of a suitable Christmas Gift for a man or boy i& an easy proposition at this store. We have so many "Just Right" things that it is only a matter of making a selection. I-Ipfp ArP i\ FpW A New Suit or 0vercoat made t0 nis meusure. Some Nifty Neck- wear, a beautiful pair of Suspenders, Garters and Arm Bands, nicely packed in a neat box. Hoisery, Shirts, Dress Shirts, Gloves, Night Robes, Hats or Caps. Here are a few Footwear Suggestions for Xmas, and you could not Select more Appropriate Gifts if you sat up nights thinking of something. Fsftr PlPfl APa-rolf men's shoes, a pair of "comfort" shoes for tender feet, storm shoes, house shoes, evening shoes, or a pair of " Lightning Hitch " skating shoe***. For WfirtlPfl 5treet boots* handsome dress boots, a pair of dainty ties, pumps, slippers, or any- VVUI11C11 thing jn t|le |ine 0f comfortab|e house slippers. Don't fail to see these. For RriVC arit\ -TlflHc Dress shoes, school shoes, skating shoes, shoes with skates properly TUI DU^*> dllU VJir^ r.vetedontheboot Rubbers and leggings. We will make any change desired after Xmas. BUY EARLY Phone 23 We're Yours for Useful Xmas Gifts. A. C. PYE Phone 23 % 'iaooooooo**owoooooooooooooo*maoaaaaaaaaaaa*t*fmaa • !• 00 ;• : : f • *• !• |: t • • ••••••••••««••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••< ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• knights of Columbus HOLD GRAND DEGREE CONFER RING SESSION AT SPOKANE (Spcclil lo Herald.) Spokane, Wash., Dec 20.—Spokam Council, No. t.s.i, Knights ol Colum ims, now the largcsl in tho Pacini Northwest, assisted by Wallace Idaho, council and a picked team from councils In the district, coni red llic three degrees upon bcvi lit* pandidatee ni a series ot sessions on IViriniiri ] s The inltiatoi ■ worl «.i; followed hj ;i banqui; iti tlie .is seiiihly ball 'ii I LlllbOt of Ci mcrce, where tlirec huadn il tentative business nnd nt men Irom vai loua pai Is ol thc Inland Kmpire wen iu atli nil Everj council In the Noi thwesi wan rcprcHcnted nl masn in Our Ladj oi l.ourdcs i liurcli In Ihi ii-.-r-iiit., Ci.'tii lliere Hie Pacllic halls, where the lli dc v..iv ,onfciml Vftci flcera .-I the Wallace c. the wt i rtegece, nnd (listrii i i - putj n .) Dorse), ol Spoko ilu thwDsti in tt em ■ m fi i red the third 'li Rri n l In- BSSCIIlhlj hall, wlicio lli Ill "pi-1 was served iii Un oven! prettllj decorated with flogN The iiniMi was ;n ni Ided ll) n .in piece orchestra rrom Oon a m Colic -j i lie loastma In was loph McCarthy, grand knight ol Spokano council Thc pic opened with mi overture "Col bin," b) the orchestra, with lhe j 'u-1 itonding, followed h; |n\ i lion b) Re, . Verhngen, bardaln ui the Spoknm council -.\ r Clam |. grand knight Walla '.Valla (Wash), council, gave a talk nn "Columbus, om Patron;*1 Joseph (•...I.t, Spokaiu council, lolli wed with "Impressions o( Knighthood,*' altci which T .1 (l'llricn, past ilii tilcl deputy ol rial., from Sail Lake Citj "Influence ol council, spoke Knighthood on ship." Rev, Rather Tn Oonraga College, Catholic 'Vie:i- Iniiui, president <.f h-livi-reii mi oration on "Church and Stale," followed hj mi overture, "Pocl and Peasant," hy 11 rchestra, (i. P. Mulishv, Spokane council, spoke on "Tho Cnn- dldates," followed by a sel'w-il-a from the orchestra. Franc! A. Oarccht, Walla Wnllncouncll, hpoko on "America;" Distrjcl Deputy Horsey, nn "Our onlcr." pol lowing cnine u sunn specially by John Mortis, nssisl'-d by tho fiou/a.;a Olce club; Joseph Rlce.'grahd knight, Wai lace council, spoke bn "Oitr Visiting Hrothers," Judge Joseph Ryan, I lanbronk (B.C.) council, on "T!n I.;.ilies," and .1. M. Fiynne, gratd knlght-elcct, Kootenay council, on the "Good of the Order." The programme ended with the closing one of the order Vrrangemchls (or the banquet nnd lhe initiation were made by a cwind t tee composed of ■'. .1. ScliiiTn.-i, Dr. John O'Shea, J. C Ryan, .'. J Uwlei and J Brndlej Christmas Roses Among lhe few but beautiful flow- leh brave Irost ami snows and shed iheir brightness on the dark lays winter, when .Mother Earth baa locked most of her treasures oul , n ihe WIntel Rose, lhe i hristmas rose as it is olten called, ■ n thc botanist it is merelj the hellebore Cradled nmong iti* ■ mi foliage, the Rower is verj lovely, and it now nppears more sn to ihe lucky Under who, digging ■ li to the snow, dim overs the n like blossoms, hill) open, nest colli theli sofl winter covei Pure white it maj be, oi I i \. iHi a delleate Rush ol pink, i cms io Im lease rather than II exquisite appropriateness, Uowei symbol "f s Amies, the nnt of purity, to whom II •■•■ ;i di dieated In carllci i [men Hut the most beautiful nssoclatloi • .I ihis nursling ol thc snon is thai ■*■* lib ti has given t<- it thc name Ri ie, and though bul .j d ft i no full nl sweetness nml fragrance, that it lias been treasured and passed on from generation to generation, with many other Iran ments nl Christian folk lore, and tin Btorj ts this: l.ong ago, in the days when those easi 11 ii shepherds watching theli flocks in the fields hy niuht, saw tlie glorj in Ihr heavens and heard the Angel's song, there lived in llothlc hem a little shopheril maiden nam. il Madelon, and she heard, as others did, ni' ilu> 11 ende .Mother and the Wondrous Babe, whom thc shepherds bad found humbly boused in a stable and longed lo see the Christ-Child for herself, Hut Madelon had no gift to carry to ihe mnngcr-thronc, and felt that without this slit: hud no excuse for going, and when the Maui came with their offerings of gold, trankln-jcnso and myrrh, she followed them longingly In the very door, and stood WlthOUl weeping because she bad only her love und worship lo bring tn thn shrine. Then suddenly there ap poantd hefoie her one of the glorious crowd ol angels who had sung to thc ..hepberds on that wondrous hinh-mght, and pitying her distress, he stooped down and showed her beautiful (lowers in full bloom qc- math the snow al her feet. Not gold or frankincense or myrrh, he said, was au oiler ing more meet fm ihe Babe of Bethlehem than those pure winter roses, and Madelon gatli t-red them with .iov and made her offering to the Christ-Child, her heart overflowing with love and reverence. According to ai..-i..i .■ u-rsion of the legend, the angel look the little maiden by the hand and led her out into llic sttnllght which shone round them as a blase *>t glory, nnd she saw how the most lore!) flowers had suddenly covered tht* earth, banishing the barrenness ol winter, and in n moment her arms were full af pure white roses, which ever afterwards srere known as Christmas roses Only a legend, perhaps, hut significant ol fact, tor study at this first glorious Christtnasttde, tho Wrest blossoms sprang up amid the winter snows of the old world, the sign o! a new birth, and the earth was filled «iih a gracious Presence whose in- tliiciin- another beautiful "Id tradi lion seeks to express thus: When Christ wns born, the "sur leaped in lhe heavens,*' and lhe stars aioiinil it danced for Joy. A wondrous spirit of peace and healing stole into lhe hear! nf mountain and forest, so thai even Hie withered and mtten tree stumps stood up straight and healthy again on the green hill side. Klowers i:.erywben: starred lhe grass, while ftom upland nnd forest, rose incense avert as The myrrh which lhe Magi offered at the shrine of lhe Christ-Chi Id. Birds poured out their ioy in song, nnd everything in nature gave thanks to the Great God. This also is bul un otd folk tale, but like the story of the shepherd- maiden nud the Christmas roses, it comes straight from tho heart of humanity and enshrines a great truth. A new Spirit, indeed, camo into the heart of the World with the (lift of the Babe of Christmas, the spirit of loving nnd giving, nnd it bus remained ever since, prompting young and otd alike lo bring their gifts al the time ol tho Nativity, whether Ihey he gold, frankincense or myrrh. or fair Christmas roses gathered by Hie wayside, not, only to make offerings meet at the manger*throne, hul lo bring joy into all the little world within their reach CHRISTMAS TOYS In selecting toys for tbe children's Christinas, remember they should be such us to suggest action, und i bring the imagination into play, ns it Is the child who plays, not the ' toy, and imagination is the soul of the play. The best toys are those j which set the mind to work, and givi the little brain scope for expansion. This is one ol the strongest recom* meiidations for the simpler toys. The wonderful mechanical toys sold in tlte shops are complete in them selves, and leave the child nothing lo do but to wind them up and start them going. In this ease, it is tbe toy that plays, not the child. Children soon weary of having nothing lo do, and, losing interest In the mo notonous repetitions, the little inquisitive mind sell about investigating the internal mechanism, greatly to the damage ot the toy, which is soon ruined and thrown away, while the child turns for amusement to Ihe old toys that are so hopelessly undone that everything they are supposed to do must come from 'he pla> spirit in the child. Irrigation Requisite It-' KAST KOOTKNAY DISTRICT IS TO KILL MARKET REQUIREMENTS Owing to absence from town and pressure of business Government Agent .7, K* Armstrong, was unable- to reply to the Herald's request to*- a statement from him in time for publication in the last issue, hut his brief review of conditions and outlets' for the future has since come to hand, and ti will be note-: Mis: Mr. Armstrong draws attention Iii a matter of very grave Importance i" this district, if uttletneilt i-. to .'" encouraged on the best line.-, Mr. Armstrong says: "The progress which Cranbrook is making is apparent from the Increase in business in the provincial government office. When Hie office was moved from Donald to Fort Steele In 1897 there were only 1*1 surveyed 1*>*s hi the district* There an* now 1808. It was then supposed lhat all tbe good land had been granted to the settlers then in the district and to the C.P.R., and jet 8".t pre-empt ions have been granted sin.v and thousands of acres hnvo been sold by the crown. There is still a large area of land held under limber license.*:, or under reserve, which is eminently fit for cultivation and which will gradually become open for entry. There are other large tracts whieli are only fit for growing timber, these, if well conserved, will he a source of constant served, will be a source of constant revenue and will afiord employment to many men What we most need are comprehensive schemes '•*: irrigating this land. \ ceetafn propor Hon is already irrigated hv small systems, each individual running 'ii*i own ditches, and one nr two sy.1 terns on a large scale have been begui but these will not supply one tenth •■■ the land which can be cultivated wl'.'i profit. our soil is our greatest asset. We have a market within oui limits which can absorb twenty times the amount wc now produce. Can we get this soil ready for lhe let tier?" CENTRAL MEAT MARKET NORBURY AVENUE Km* fresh killed Mints ami Poultry wi* nre the acltnovi • lodged leaders, Ilnr 'poultry Is raised on our own farm. Our PORK SACS.MiKS Breinmlo FRESH DAILV. GIVE US A TRIAL AND WE CUAMNTEE SATISFACTION No Alum o Lime Phosphate "lam entirely oppr.<*< to the ute ol elan la Baling Powd.r.."-/*.■,• CWbr, Colanlw l/ao*. ffsatf the Label Inform Yourself For making quickly and perfectly, delicious hot biscuits, hot breads, cake and pastry there is no substitute for Dr.PRICFS CREAM Baking Powder JONES & RAISON Tailors. Cleaners and I'ressers and Repairers. The Dancing Season is jusl starting and you will require your Suits fixed up. Phone 325 .and we will have our messenger call for them. JONES & RAISON City Dyeing and Cleaning Works Company. THIS CBN BROOK HERALD Wholesome, Reliable and Pure, Fancy and Staple Table Delicacies Can Always Be Found at Phone 56 Deal Where Wi* have given special and «ark.ful attention to everything in Our Christinas Stuck and ynu will lind it complete in every detail. The remotest parts of the earth and thu tinust hoi houses in our own land will give up their toll fur your benefit; but an added eliarm will be given lo these epicurean dishes if they ure served in the delicate China wi* nre displaying, and iu this we ean please the most fautideous. The Famous French Limoges in white and gold and baby rose -stock patterns-also many odd hand painted pieces in this ware. Wedge-Wood in white and gold, purple and gold, and blue and white olors with dainty designs. Japanese Five O'clock Tea Sets. Cocoa, and Cream and Sugar, Coffee and Porridge Sets. Cake and Bread and Butter Plates. Odd Cups and Saucers, Etc. Full Lines of Austrian, Bavarian and Tuscan China Toilet and Dinner Sets without number-all useful and beautiful presents. We will have the largest and most beautiful display of Cut Flowers ever shown in Cranbrook, R>s:>, Violets, Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Hyacinths, also a few choice potted plants. Ganong's Chocolates have a peculiar delicious flavor that makes all others seem tasteless. We are sole agents for the city. Wi* hear I ily thank you all for the past season's l.iisini'ss and we wish to advise yon we an here to slay and expect to increase our business iu the future as in lhe past, hy court, ...it. treatment and full value for every cent you spend with us. Campbell & Manning Characteristic Cranbrook Enterprise Fink Mercantile Company Celebrate Fourth Anniversary and Recent Improvements to their Store Tbe Kink Mercantile company Bcor-, rd an unqualified success l.t-.t Monday j rveniDR. when their spacious store was thrown open to thi- pu-ilir, for a musical entertainment to celebrate the recent extensive additions uuil' improvements made thereto, and the fourth anniversary of its establish j ment Kvery department of thr store was' handsomely deioratrd fnr thr occtv Mioo, and with thr fine showing of Christmas goods, made a most attractive apptar-inir The principal officers of thi- firm, assisted by the lull clerical stall, were all on hand to look after tin* comfort uml convenience ol visitors Tea and coRco ami light refreshments were provided. Stevens' orchestra assisted by Mr Oeo, 1* Ingranii provided u very excellent and enjoy nble niusieui programme From 8 o'clock until 11 p.in., guests were coming and n-un-; continuously und kept iln- large stufi of attendants busy, Upwards ol si\ huodrcd persons passed in uml oui during the evening, all delighted with tin- kindliness of tin- reception and l with tin- i;ruiid showing af goods in all departments. President -l. P. Kink, Secretary- Treasurer ... I. Paterson and Directors li .1 McSweyn and W. I). Laidlaw were ki-pt very much on the go all the evening, looking after the w ants nf their numerous guests, answering i|tirstions und explaining ihis, that, or the other feu lure of the hig store. Ttn- Kink Mercantile establishment is one in which the people of Cranbrook ran fairly take (-otisiderabte ride II is up-to-date in every re- DOBS VOUR STOMACH PROPERLY ? WORK There is nu complaint so humiliating and tiresome as stomach complaint. The reason so many people suffer with their stomach is because they overwork it anil do not give it a tonic. MI-O-NA Tablets will tone the stomach and speedily remove thc disagreeable belching (gas on tbe stomach) sour taste uud foul breath. Dizziness, biliousness and headache all disappear when you begin to ta' Mi-o-na. MI-O-NA is guaranteed by The Heattie-Murphy Co., Ltd., who will refund your money if they fail to cure or do what we claim. Post paid from The It. T. Booth Co., Limited, Kort Krie, Ont., on receipt of price, 50c. spect, tlie Kink guarantee of quality has heen amply tested and has been found above par. Kuch member of the firm is an expert in Ms particular branch ami to all comers courteous treatment is uu invariable rule. The progress the linn lias made in the four years of its existence is characteristic of the growth of Cranhrook. Whatever of good fortune has come to the Fink Mercantile company has been well earned by undeviating attention to public requirements and absolutely straight dealing with their large clientele. With the recent addition, the Kink Mercantile store is mil only one nf the largest and best appointed in the interior, but it boasts of conveniences not equalled in many of the larger departmental stores throughout the west. Notably in this regard is the ladies rest room an institution which will prove of the utmost comfort to the ladies of Cranhrook and particularly, to shoppers from out of town. Their guests of Monday evening will join heartily with thc Herald in wishing the Kink Mercantile company- all the compliments of thc season and the hest of luck during the New- Year. SCHOOL REPORT FOR DECEMBER Stall Division I.— L. .1. Cranston Division II.— Miss Alward Division III.— Miss Hick Division IV — Miss li. Alward Division V.— Miss Henlc) Division VI.— Miss Curric ... Division VII.— Miss Hamilton Division VIII — Miss Paton ... Division IX — Miss Crandall ... . Potal .16 34.42 95.61 9.1 17.83 90.35 10 35.88 89.70 IS 11.50 92.71 51 5001 92.67 III 3C.70 91.75 III 13.12 93.71 lli 13.95 87.19 ...172 341.06 91.37 Illl*; FINK MERCANTILE COMPA NY'S PREMISES, EXAMINATION RESULTS Division I. in order ol merit. Senior Class. . Itcrnicc Fraser. Ernest .lones. Olive White. Irene Wilkinson. Alfred McKitchle. . Elmo Wilkinson. Louise Elmer. . Editli Caslake ■lack Haslam. Lauretta Armstrong. Mellon Leek. Hell Murgatroyd. Earl.* Stewarl. Carl Maekey. Ashton Powers. Florence Ilathie. Vera Cryslcr. Kenneth Campbell. Madge Robertson. Carl Gill. Frances Drummond. Orvlllo How. .ItllllOlS. Wanda Fink, •lasjicr Moser. • Reta Cameron. Alice Reed. Oracle HiKnins (ilady.s lliekenbotham. Haul Taylor. Robert Pye. Eva Conley. Laura Richards. Willreil Starritt. Jennie Patton. The Quain Electrical Supply Co., Ltd. Cranbrook, B. C. CAPITAL STOCK $50,000 Haurice Qualn. General Manager. Electrical Contractors and Engineers. Wholesale and Retail Electrical Supplies. Estimates Furnished for inside and outside, construction. Electric Generators, Motors, Supplies and Fixtures. Special Quotations given to Mills and Mines. Write Us For Prices. P.O. BOX Q PHONE 121 ••il U'.'ll tt'Siajaat^'HSEISJEIi^'&'S.'EKS i;.r&^EBJEii'a'aula^ai^'S.^.'a*^^ PERFECT ATTENDANCE. Division I —I. .1 Cranston. j Laura Richards, Louise Elmer, va Conley, Jennie I'atton, Olive White, Lauretta Armstrong, Reta Cameron, Frances Drummond, Gladys lliekenbotham, Wanda Fink, Alice Heed, liracic Higglns, lla**el Taylor, Alired Mcltitchie, Jasper Moser, Ernest Jones, Hrrt Murgatroyd. Carl Maekey, Ashton Powers, Edith Caslake, Florence Bathie, Orvillc Dow, Melton Leek, Kenneth Camp- hell, Elmo Wilkinson, Jack Haslam, Vera Cryslcr. Division II. Noel Wallingcr, Alice nrown, Irene Elmer, Vincy Doris, Nathan Dam hardt, Edith McDonald, Mabel Pass- more, Dorothy Maekey, Percy llard gett, Martha Bennett, (Ieorge Pratt, (lordon Wallingcr, Mcllord Carson Nestle)* Finley, Alice Wood, Irving Leask, Vnda Boytcr, Josephine Ton- it', CliBord McNabb, Willie Leanian Addie Bennett, Rollo Johnson, No McNeil, Willie I'rcn, Murray Robertson, Harold Bridges, John Pye, Frank- Bamlord, Harvey Robinson, Arthur Campbell, Philip Brlggs. Divlaion UI. Helen llrihgcs, Vera llradwin. Mina Carson, Norman Fowler, Douglas Finniss, Enid (Iill, Brunswic Hamilton, Caroline It.., Gladys Johnston, Merrltt Leask, Mamie I.owery, Joseph Michaud, Norma Moser, Sidney Murgatroyd, Helen McKinstry, Mabel Stray, Russcl St. Eloi, Eric Spenec, Merle Taylor, Dora Pye, Clark Wallace, Marion Leitch. Division IV Gordon Argue, Howard Armstrong, Mary Barnhardt, Armour Brault, Beryl Cameron, Bradlord I'arson, Hugh Fraser, Harold Leask, Alcsander Mennie, George Patton, William Pruden, Agnes Reekie. Gladys Spence, Margaret St Biol, Gordon Taylor, Rosa Tito, Doris Wallingcr. Dorothy Reed, Willie Dan ids, Elsie Taylor, Nettie Robinson, Laughltn Campbell, Helen West, Cecil McPbillamcy. Division V. Muriel Baiter, Elsie Beattie, Irene Beech, Jogn Brake, Romeo Brault, Frank Bridges, Allen Brown, Edward Brown, Gladys Brooks, Irene Chattcrton, Danny Daniels, Ruby Findley, Ng Wai Hoy, Wilfrid Kennedy, Lillian Lancaster, Walter Laurie, Allan Laeey, Mary Lucy, Dewey McNeil, Viola Sarvis, Cross- ley Taylor, Edward Turner, John Turner, Keith Wasson, Sam Whitlak- er, Frank Wilkinson, Isabella Stiel- ow, Lillian Taylor, Mublc Brown, Edward Rlne, Marie Campbell, Harold Haslam, Irene Bernard Division VI. Alma Sarvis, Norman Watson, Vrrna Woodman, Roy Leask, ('has. City Transfer Co. W. E. WORDEN, Prop. COAL and WOOD If yon want ICE put up for Summer DRAYING and TEAMING Control-torn fur Excavatio|, Moving Buildings, Piinos, etc. Phono Office No. Mi Ronitlcuo-u No. 135 OUi.*.* - Criintro.k lllix-k. linker 8lrr«l ALL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION t'lapp, Garfield Taylor, Winona Stin* son, Mabel Cameron, Ray Scott, Hugh MacDonald, Dclphlnc Bennett, Krma Ward, Violet Jones, Bessie Woodman, Donna Argue, Sadie Lacy, Merle Ilathie, Hector Donaldson. Freda Taylor, Fred Davis, Harold Kummer, Jim Tito, Annie Cor bet I, Fale Crlsler Division VII Robert lleatnn, Mary Carson, Fanny (larlsiiii-, John Chattcrton, Marie Dempster, .lack Elwell, Jessie Femic- ssy, Earl Fcnncssy, Otto Gill, Alired ■Inline, Wilma McNabb, Stanley Mol lat, Ma Bing, Edith Murgatroyd, Wilma Park, Roy Robichaud, Emma Herd, Warren Spence, Cyril Sclhy, Kenneth Stlelow, Norman Campbell, Samuel Sneers, Christine Carson. Division VIII. Homer Aupertln, Merle Bennett, Kathleen Brown, Norval Caslake, Marlon Drumnond, liable Filler, Murray Henderson, Gertrude Hop kins, Margaret Laeey, Batty Ma. Donald, Margaret Mel.aten, Paul Me Klnstry, Thirza Johnson, Pcurl Pratt, Gladys Sbocklcton, Eddie i Spence, Camille Tlio, Hope Tnylot, Flossie Robinson, Vera* Welch, El sie Welch, George Welch, Russcl Leask 4 Rev. C. W. King was in Nelson on Wednesday, attending a council in eoiiiieetion with thc Kootenay Bap- list churches. II you are suflering Irom biliousness, constipation, Indigestion, chr.ia- |0 headache, Invest one cent in a postal card, send to Chamberlain Medicine Co., lies Moines, Iowa, with your name and address plainly on the back, and they will forward ynu a Iree sample ol Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets Sold by all druggists aad dealers 11-tt Section 2 THE CRAIN BR( )OK HERALD. - 9 to 16 IF YOU WANT CRANBROOK TO GROW. PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPRISE VOUTMK 13 UltANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THUltSDAY, OEC KM ISEli 22. 11110 NO. 11 Cranbrook Trading Co. P. 0. BOX "A" PHONE 183 Mclaughlin, cockshutt and ADAM'S Carriages and Cutters* Implements, Wagons EVERYTHING in the HAY LINE EVERYTHING in the GRAIN LINE EVERYTHING in the HARNESS LINE EVERYTHING for your CHICKENS THE BEST in the FLOUR LINE WE MAKE and REPAIR HARNESS Give us a trial, we know you will come back Cranbrook Trading Co. Cash is Cheapest Below Is Proof in Prices Phone 124 for other Prices Our aim ia business is to please. By pleoaiug you it), the Quality .if Goods is not all what we want to tlo, we endeavor to l>!i*:i-s*. in tin* delivery of our j^ooils am! general service of tho store. Every man in our employ is just eager lo do liis Im-hI for YOU. In Groceries and l.t-tu'rol Merchandise Otirs are the Best. Nothing but thp Best is kept in stock. We deliver only tbe H*t*t The store is full ol nothing bnl the Best Here we prove what We say about Cash «#♦•*•**••**■■ 4) 4. 4. 4 4) « « « « * * « « « « * * « « « « « « « « * « « « « « « 4 « « « *» * « * 41 4 4 4 « 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ********** **************'********' **** » » * » > » tr* » » » Reg. Price Pnnch s.iti,*,*. on,- l*ottle (Wail's Assorted Icing, i pkts Icing Sugar, I II.. Cnrrnnts, 3 pkts. Raisins,'.', jikts. Ornnberries, I lb. Mix.*,! Peel, I lb - Ivallog's Toasted Corn flakes.:! |.kts Siila.1 Dressing, I bottle Totley'sot Rnin-Lal'sTea,3 lb. tin !.tngio linking Powiler, I tin Pnrilan I •• Patterson IVoroester Banoo, | pints,! Coffee, Polo Special, 3 lbs. Wethoy's Miii,*.* Moat, 3 |.kts Swiit Cider, I .|imrl Aunt Ulna's .Moliiss.*s. I tin Pumpkins, I tin ! bottle I i'i ■10 * :iu Illl ill IS 10 15 38 j."> •.'.-. ■v IS ■j". 20 45 36 15 :;:, ih 1 00 »»•* Jn 35 ■>l< .',|i IIS •.'ii -II IS 3S ;;.', :;n •jn IS Grocers and (ieneral Merchants We Guarantee Quality J. Leask & Son ,1 Minutes Walk Pnini Hospital. World's Greatest Lumber Industry British Columbia wilt soon Displace the State of Washington at Top of List .imlsiin F Clark in Wen tern Lumberman) Britiab Columbia is '.uu distinctly In tin* pioneering Btage—the stage when the disproportion of natural resources to population Intoxicates I wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww+wwwwwwwwwwwww* KKKP YOUR DOLLARS AT HOME If you spend a dollar in your own town, part ot il. assuming that ynu are engaged in business, finds a path back to your Individual coders. II vou send a dollar tn other sections, uil ol it is apt to stay there. You have depleted to that extent your community's working capital. A stream ol money flows daily from llritisn Columbia into tlir United States. This, ol course, has u weakening cflcct upon local finanee and commerce. Thn outgo means less capital here tor business. ...lOaen of us whose fortunes depend upon those o( British Columbia- owes it to himself to exert an Influence toward keeping more nf this money wberf It will stimulate our own Industries- It you are making a aut chase and there is little choice he j twecn the Roods or articles, let yaur decision bo in favor ol the product which is adding to the home wealth, ratlin than to that of manufacturersl at a distance, You may regard as! unimportant your own Influence In this matter ol buying, feeling that yuu are only an individual among many thousands, hut you can help. There ore great manufacturing possibilities in British Columbia awl de velopment means, of course, trigger and richer cities, more opportunities and more money Tor all who arc In dUltrloUS, Keep this ih mind. Lend wbnt aid you can to the progress of your own community. What does n general election cosjtl The answer la given In a Blue Hoak lnutd by tiit» boms ulT.ce, mi lur ••. tbe actual outlay of candidates and the expenses of returning officers are concerned. Thc figures officially given are for the election of last .lauu ary, and show that, apart from tin- expenses of unopposed candidates, the cost was £1,996,883 9s. lOd , or only £12,38g less than the maximum amount allowed by the Corrupt Prnc tlces Act of 1RR3. The average cost per vote polled In the different kingdoms in January is worked out as follows: s. d Kngland and Wale* 3 10 Scotland 4 !i Ireland 2 It For the whole of the Called Klflg*- dotn the average per vote polled it given ns .Is. lid There were 1.111 i.uiilidates for tbe 6*0 seats, and n*. ,fit}?,.IS*} elsvtors writ to tbt poll tho mind and holds out opportunities for the capable ami energetic which arc hut. dreams ami memories in the older provinces and (■.totes. In nu department, of Induslrj are tho opportunities toi men with brains and capital, or even with brains without the capital, greater than in the line of furest products. In the development of Uie lumber industry in the neighboring Stale of Washington we see tne p rot nlsn of the future ol the InduMrj in British Columbia In 1880 the value of ihe product ol the lumber industry o( Washington was $1,700,000; in IS-tu, $17,600,000; in 1900, (30,300,000; in 1007, S|00,000,t10tl. Tbe \ aliii- of our forest products this year will b<- nhoul $ 18,000,1100, (.r equal lo that of Washington in 1890 lu seventeen years (1890-1907) Washington increased her lumber out put nix-fold and rose from a very minor position us : lumber producing state t«i a positioi at the top of the list as the great est lumber producing state in the world, a position ni distinction which she has since retained and Is likely tn retain until displaced I". Hritish Columbia ohoul ten years hence. Hritish Columbia'*, advance lo n pre-eminent position among the linn her and paper producing countries of thr world is assured hy iis forest ti sources and by iln- development *>i its markets and transportation fact lities. These same consideration!-) also assure a much more rapid development than was realized in Ihi state of Washington. Hritish Columbia's resources i* standing timber. taken iu all threi aspects of quality, quantity and price, defy competition. \s iu Washington, the Douglas fir is thc mosl important tree runs from three to six feet in din meter and cuts from one hundred !■ two hundred lineal feet "f logs, in quality of wood It resembles thc southern yellow pine, but, of course, gives ininli large! dimensions am) n much larger proportion ol clear lumber. Next to the iir in importance is the giant arbor vltac, nr red cedar. Ii reaches a height of about one hundred and seventy feet, anil averages h to six feet in diameter, though i char lumber The western hemlock and the balsam nre trees of greal size and beauty, nod furthei excel thclt eastern cousins, thc ronnei hj an entire absence nl sbnke ami bia-.li iness nf --.ruin, and the latter by its uniform soundness The sixth and only othrt important tree of the toast forests is Ihe ry press nr yellow cedar ll has nil the good qnalltli • nl the cedars, In eluding great durability and evenness of texture, and posM-sses in addition a degree of strength and elasticity not in be (oiiml in any erdar It is also a very beautiful wood Without doubt it is the coming ranoe and boat builders' wood <>f the eontluenl Hut forests, n.- matttr hon magnificent, must await the development «l markets and ol transportation facilities before a greal lumbei Industry may arise Hritish Cnl bin hai been watting In Ihis sense t«r many centuries, but her day has now come. The lumber consumption <-r thc world is rapidly decimating jts resources in standing timbci North America, east of the mountains, is by far the greater lumber market, consuming, In fact, more than all the rest ->f the world combined Nor has 'his enormous demand shown an) tendency to decrease with advancing prices; on the contrary, it hns more than kept pace with the Increase in population, and the latest statistics indi- indlcate n per capita consumption in North Amerlen of about four hundred entile foot of wood, Including five hundred feel board measure *-f sawn lumber (in the otb.-i hand, the diminishini*; nf the forest resources of acute stage. Three-fourths of the remaining resources of the continent lie wesl of tho Itockies, while nine j tenths uf the markets He to tho] east. So much foi thc vast and growing hunger lot wood products in the. east, and the wonderful foresl re-j cost sources of the west. A word as to large transportation developments. Al- * mill ready llie products of the Urltlsh Columbia forests—not withstanding our limited tail facilities ami a freight cost all the wav to 13!. per M.— reach every impnrtant market With Uie advent in the near future ol the Orand Trunk Pacific, the Cnnadinn Northern ami other projected rail far sighted tm-n who will hnvo curlier secured a suitable reserve ol raw ma tcrial. An earnest of what is to come along these lines i*, lhe COtOplC tion last year ol une of thc largust biiwmllls in tin- world on the Fraser river, and thc presenl building, at i muds, our rail facilities will be ai least trebled and perhaps more than quadrupled, while i veritable revolu Hon will be wrought by the contple ■ iit»n iii 1^11 nt the Panama Canal ! The canal will reduce the distance from Vancouver to New York bj water frnm nearly fourteen thousand j miles to less than siv thousand :*iit es It wilt also convert it from a sailing to n steam mute, cheap coal- Ing being available, thus reducing thei time iu transit, which Is now Irom j four to seven months, to less than! thirty days, with a corresponding cut in interest and a still larger cut! in insurance est. Mure Important still, perhaps, it will enable eastern builders and other lumber users t i have orders for special purposes shipped b> water with a much greater certainl) ol prompt delivery than I can be hoped for by rail Many hope lo see the present freight rate**! of from $12 to $io ppj- M. nro'ind Cape Horn cut in ball when the canal is opened. A saving ol one- fourlh of Ihe present rates would re ! volutionize the lumber Industry of! the Hritish Columbia coast. The opportunities presented h) pre ! '-.-ui conditions tn the development "fi tho Hritish Columbia lumber indus-' try are such us should Interest >1-, the large Investor who desires a field | (or Investment, giving lame returns wiib small risks: (2i tin- Investor of moderate means who wishes to eon j duct a business which* will give pro litable employment fur his capital and, at the same time, ample scope. il several millions, of n ••■ •> and strictly up lo-date paper .t Powell river. Hut the door of opportunity i> open not alone to the investor "f large means The British Columbia coast is peculiar In thc amazing length of the caasl line and the wonderful series of protected inside channels which admit of cheap towage of Inns 1., central P"in:> r>r for his own activities; and (3) man of brains and energy who no financial backing, but who lot of capital in the way nf manufacture These waterway.*, are bordered with timber tracts, many rn' which nre nf small size and there fore availahh* for the nun of mod crate means wbo arc looking for n start iu business. Advantage has been taken of these favorable rondl tlnns, and the coast is already dot ted with small logging outfits Opportunity in this direction will bi open f"i some yenrs to come, but all lhe easy logging opportunities vill eventual!,! turn i n worked, and logging will have passed jn*,, hands financially strum; enough to build railways and other expensive dvvel -.pn.cnls. Another opportunity ■ r the man of limited capital will have come when imminent exhaustion of their own cedot resources -.iill hav, forced the i'nited States to come t< Hritish Columbia fot 'heir sbinglt-s It this has not already rome be'on ihe Panama Canal is complet*-d it will then be assured, ami ,i. j-l shingle mills will presently l--1 fo-ind dotting the roast, utilizing tbfl i^st quantities of ct-dai now left <*.■. vasti "n the slashings Hut the great future tin ' -mbei industry "i British Colombia *M s- sure tarce opportunities tot Uu win of brains and energy, aitho*j*h « tb out capital othi r. than -n. lent himself and tho country. The >-p pnrtunittes will race ::"m (hi I i logging 'amp foreman or sales agent to that ni managei ol large entei prises A Held which has as yel hardly opened, but which mu-t ij, m •un- grow large and ever larger, :■ the that "i forest engineering rndoufa basj '''"J' the time is al hand when -hf has ,i! provincial government "--.ill emploi eonfld-i leehnlcally trained men to look aftei '■nee m hfmsell and in the country, j 'he public forest interest- Private For the large Investor Hritish l\i- owners and operators -vill follow suit lumbla timber lands present at thejj»st as -"ior. as thej sec that it la present time one of the safest and profitable to do sn Undoubtcdl; must profitable fields Hritish Co. the course id events a ill follow lumbla tidewater timbei lauds na* eloselj the slorj ..f developments In unusually safe in regard u* tbe onlj ' the t nited States, where serious k.- scrlous risk, the tire ha/ard This is rttudi- have been mad.- in tbe st4*i due to the heavy rainfall, ranging'of the Cnlted states forest serviea from sltty-foui to one bundled and hy tin* lumbermen east, south, and twenty Inches annually, and the almost eternal dampness ol 'he dense forests The topography, too, pre sents (miners to the running ot fires over large areas Furthermore, thc durability and large size ol the Douglas tir and the red cedar, tour ilmi with the comparative absence o; Injurious boring insect- on the burn- ed*over lauds, make jt possible to; log these timbers fur manv -.ears ul tu thej bate been killed by fire Tin*; red cedai is especial!} good in this respect, and i*; sawn into the finest n| lumber and shingles lift? years ol lei being killed M fire It la bound 'ii be profitable, .is foi half a c.-n j tury tite Increasing value ol standing timber has made it-, ownership about the ni"-* consistently profitable nl all Iim- .t \mer1ean Investment ' Standing timber hm- been Increasing in value foi hall a centurj withoui a! ret-back \t present the world*s suppl) ol timber ts being cut some threefold faster than it is heme renewed by growth The stumpage values ..( the leading timbers ■■' North America cast of th'* mountains have increased frum Utlrt] m nlnclj cents or more per thousand v* t board measure per annum during recent years, the average for all foM woods heing more than fifty cents per M per annum What has Income history east of the mountain*! will certainly become fact upon thr Pacific eoast Upon the completion ■>( the Panama Cunal This Indicates an enormous return fnr stumpage ut $2 per M , but first-class stumpage may still be. secured for II, or even less, ,i figure which may well he re garded as nominal when the high quality of timber It considered. The doubling, trebling nnd quid rupiing nt the logging .md manufac luring facilities during the coming decade will also oDer large scope f'.r tbe investment of capital This Will west, who are willing ■■■ pay mora liberally .unl advance more rapid!; capable forest engineers than Is ar*i> t[cable it, thi government ier***lei -* •♦• ♦ CANADA'S EXPORT TRADE URKAT BRITAIN 111 It BEST MARKET FOR A'ilMl' I.- Tl'RAJ. PRODI CTS Phi growth •■: irade from 1131,03 ..t-.-n to $893,211,! cress, '■■ *aslonalh .".rest, occasional 11 Canada'* foreign ,533 at Confeder* -; las* yeai has ibstrui ted by bad .nstructed ti\ had legislation and responding to the relief ai everj removal, says the Ti-* mnto f.lnh'- Trade is Individual nnd not national, and in the treat majority si >• • at h Individual radei 111 t.. found '.' approximate bis yearl) Im ■ mi but It i onl) In portion crossing International boun nrles tha; - an bt tabulated bj '-. lith tans \t Confederation oui Im porta uf dutiable mcrehandlsi weri 113,350,363 nnd ol ft.e mercbsndln* 138,311,1".'. makini. with 11,893,1 i". in coins and bullion, h t"tal ol «Ti.- 159,614 During 'he same year ilSfiS) the total export* •..•■' $18,501,899 in home products, am 11.198,831 In foreign goods, making, witb 111,866,108 in coin and bullion, a total of 157,567,688. This is what Is called an unfavorable balance, ow ing to an inherited delusion from lhe mercantile school, which regards tbi difference between export*, and i'.i porta as a loss or gain. The difference may haw- been due to thc large profits on Canadian shipping, *Ahi**ti enabled the people of the Dominion to purchase abroad uithmit making canal sales. Tbe hundred million mark was flTBl exceeded in imports in is;:, the total being (111,180,537 aud it did imt fall bftto* that record until 1870, when the total shrunk t Ka-itefD Ametlca tins uj'bed an be an eipvvlallv attiactive Held f o flS,tl0,84l The total remaluidlup Id under one hundred millions until 881, when the record was $105,330,- 840. The record of 188:t, $133,351,- 022. was not again reached until 1898. when there was a sudden expansion from $119,318,609 in 190? lo $140,339,053. That was the turn- guration of the growing time, and there was a steady advance to $313,- 870,158 in 1902, $3T0,78t!,j2i. In 1908, and $390,853,693 during the past fiscal year. During the tirst year of Confederation "in exports to the 1 nited Kin-".- dnm were $17,905,808, to thc baited States $33,387,840, and to other i "tint rics $5,340,533. Last year's exports to Hritain were $130,483,015, to the I nited states $101,199,675, and to othei countries $35,584,031 Sine- is7" there bas been an extra- ordinali increase in the proportion ol our manufactured goods sent to tho United state*-, one nf the principal causes '-i this increase being the rapidly developing ttade in « id pulp and paper of manufactured goods we sent $6,610,750 to .Ireat Britain last year and $15,350,31.0 north to the United States Ir [-sports "i agricultural products the balance t-wuag widely between tbe United Kingdom and the ■ ntted states- The railed stales continued t.- take -"it twice as much us thu t nited Kingdom until 1873, when the latter took $7,455,373 and thc )•■*■ met to the value of $6,406,374, hi l-:-. tbe t nited Ktntfd"iu bought lo thi value "f $8,391,103 and the Unit ed States to the -.aiuc ol $11,741, 015. In 1STS the balance teas ie- •-.■•rsed. exports being $|0,0l*-:,32.t to thc United Kingdom and $6,977,n***. to thc United States The United Kingdom held the balance, with the exception of one year, until 188.1, when shipments to that market were $11,344,153 acainst $18,189,118 to tbe United states The United Stati» then held thc balance for a -h- cade, with the uncle exception of 1887, but In 1893 the exports of ac- ricultural products to the ' nited Kingdom expanded to $15,119,780, while we sold only to the \alue of J;.5:.;,:7'« in the United Slates. Since then the United Kingdom bis bevr. incomparably our best customer fot agricultural products, the totals being $10,414,880 to the United Kingdom awi Si,710,022 to the United .State? in 18:15, $21,674,063 and 12,041,110, rospeetlvely, in iiMh, ill 884.067 against $5,084,640 in 1905 and $71,001,416 acainst $8,201,- 350 la-jl vear In rest products the United King- dor, has generally been our oest customer, the first -.ear of a different balance being 1s**k, when we sold In That market to the value of $8,933,- 177 ni.d in the I'nited States $10„- 632,338. Two years afterwards the balance was reversed, with $14,038,- (165 to the United Kingdom and Jlu,- 247,640 to the United States. The United States held the lead until 189! when shipments to the L'llted Kingdom reached $15,838,541 and to tbe Republic $9,336,253, The United Kingdom held the lead till the bal- .,'.■■ was reversed In i."-- Since thai the American market has h-id a long lead, the totals isl year being $11,- 1)33,074 to the United Kingdom and 131,835,336 to the United S'ates. i mtslde countries, Including the West indies. South America, and the Mediterranean ports, afforded the best earlj market far the llsherteii •ind i' wat, r.ot until 1881 that h.;*- nenU to the United states t\- ijdud the tout to these countries. Thi flg* ■ires then were: To the United King- dom $1,631,816, '.') the United States- 13,598,316, and to the otttu i oun- ,. $8,371,632 Ten yeai*. later, In le'-t. there uas a decided change, export! *'• the United Kingdom ,r- $4,588,715, to the t nited States (3,360,871 *nd to other countries $1,856-800 The chaagea have slace been 'aru-d, and last year wa < I ported in value to the United Kin.; I i. i". 186,816, tu the United Stat- t $1,687,^1, aad to l)u other codn- trie *'' 881,898 la thc products ol the mine markets have varied as outputs snd conditions have ihamced, hut the Republic hai been imnnipir- ibly oui best customer, The ship- i ii nl to tha* -nuntt) last ■.far -.cere valued at $33,488,464, as compared wilh $8,820,571 to the ''nited Kingdom and $2,777,979 to <*»ther Countries This glance at tht- intricate fabric ol the world's commerce" through which every country draws a few lines show.-, that it must constantly vary as productive industry' advances ■+ *o%>* ep- — The Christmas dinner this vear will be one of the dealest an record, owing t" tbe abnormal rise in the price of groceries all round. Kvery commodity which is bought by the housewife during the Christmas season ban advanced in price, Ohtistmu puddings have advanced since last year frnm .'id lo lOd. per lb., sulUnan from Td to 'id per ft , candied peel, mincemeat, and currants show a general Imrease ol Jd. In the ft., while almonds and dried paachei have gone 10 TUB ('KAN It IUM >K HICKAlill W. F. OURD, Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Money to loan ou favorable terms. CRANBR0OK.BH1T1SH CDLUMBl. HOME nos PITAL comfort Kvery care tun A home frou home Special attention Haternity, Rl» iu caeea of umniistu Hinl I'lieiiu UII1H TeruiH moil urate MRS. E. BENT, Matron, P.O. ll.il Phone 27fl F.O. Swiiiiiu-ll, l>* t..B„ It. 0.1. S, A. 1. Robertson, B. 0. L. s. SWANNELL & ROBERTSON Dominion and British Columbia LAND SURVEYORS P 0, Urawnr 7!IS VICTORIA. B.C ******************************************** CENTURY RESTAURANT Ol-poBltn U.V.ll. Stilt THE PLACE TO CHIT A QUICK MEAL AN' OOOD MEAL ROOMS TO RENT. F. E. CORRISON BANDMASTER CITY HANI) T.,.i'*li.*r ..I strnur mnl Standard liistriini>.iite I'HOlll TlUtNRH CRANBROOK, B.O. Miss "Vabel Wellman I aslst snd Teacher IVrlill I pupil ot Halnvilli, Hollet .it W I|.c| DRS. KINO & QREEN, Physicians and Surgeons Oltce at, Realdeace, Armstrong Aft 0KK1CK HOUKS : forenoons - - - - t.OII to in m. Atvtraoons - - - 2.0(1 to 4.00 Bmotagi - - - - 7 an to (.so rf-tadtys - - • - 1.30 to 4.90 ORANBROOK :l ' li -i «. C .1. W. RUTLEDGE VeTERINARV SURtlEON llraylual. ul Ontario Voterilliiry I'oll.**..* Tiiro.ilo. in lHltn (In.luat. nml U«lalllat ul MoKIMp'a V.t.nuiiry<'..ll.-i*.> Chicago. In II. 0 Nina yBiira asp.ri.nce In Veterinary practice in Manitoba Ollks-aesl ssor tn Past lllllcr Phase Iff ■ Ml. U"« 184 Nllt.lrall-11. II. Short's lt,*-iil • R. K. FUTA Timothy and Oats Hay (frown ou Kutu'ri Kanuli, 0-aubrook tlllH SIMP-UN -.*i;.tf OK. F. B. MILES DEMIST IIKKIOE HOURS I to 12 a.m. I to ( p.m. 7 to II p.m. Office in ne* ReiiJ Block CHAN BROOK - B. O. JOSEPH RYAN Notary Public IP Gotmn|iollinn Hotel B.C. LAND SURVEYORS McVITTIl* & PARKER Cranlirook nml Kurt Steele IMICATIOH AND RAILWAY WORK A SPECIALTY ********************** J. Q. CUMMINUS IWUUtTION IMilM.I.R DOMINIUN AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR m°W Cranbrook, B.C. ********************** Headquarters for nil kinds ot Repairs Satisfaction Guaranteed JOE MARAPOD I Tli« Shoe Specialist J. T. LAIDLAW MINING ENGINEER 9. ~. and Surveyor CRANBROOK - B. C. CEORCE H. ASHWORTH AUDITOR AND ACCOUNTANT CRANBROOK, B.C. Art'*- HiIcjh LITHIA WATER For family u.e than i. nothing so w)io1,»«inii* ami so j.-1*.- n. HALCYON LITHIA WATER. SOLO AT ALL BARS ITS MTTLED AT THE SI-RIMS DE VERE HUNT INSURANCE AND UK A I. ESTATE IOKNT II i. move,! hi. on..,. I,,mi Itaker street to Norhury avenue, ln*at tlnnr In Hiiiiijiia'- Photo Htudlo. . K. Baaltr, Pantra] Dlraelar ':*a,il.p.a. Hi: Provenzano & Sacco General Merchants Employment Agents CRANBROOK - B. C. P. 0. BOX 194 PHONE 244 It yoo want satisfaction with your washing; send it to MONTANA LAUNDRY Sjieeial prices fur family work. LADIES' HAIRDRESSINC PARLOR HAIRDRESSINC, SHAMPOO, MANICURE PRICE SOC. EACH Hours 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday id a.m. tn f> p.m. Special lioui-H imii be arranged when required. Hanson Avenue Phone 317 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« •' The Cranbrook Employment ♦ and Real Estate Agency } HKLP PROVIDED SITUATIONS SEOUUKD M.v BiH-ciiilltj' is Itiniifi om Inbur fur « Lumlier Coni'iuniM. Kulfruail Contract-mil, Hotel**, nml Uiillilcn* J. Armour, Proprietor IMione Oil lien.iiaR P.O. lio% SIM THE WORKINCMENS EMPLOYMEN; AND REAL ESTATE ACENCY la prepared to supply help, akilled oi unskilled, on shortest possible no tice, to find employment and guarantee positions when sent out; to rent houses and rooms and to sell you fruit lands or other property tor a small commission. Addresi:-W. Parker, 311 Baker St NELSON, B. C. 48-ly **••>#**••>■*•-*••:•*■*.<••:• •> •:• •> E. W. WIDDOWSON, ASSAY- •*• * ER AND CHEMIST.-Cherfes: .;* •fr Gold, silver, copper or lead, 11 •:• •:• each; gold-silver, 11.5(1; •liver- ■:• •> lead, 11.50, gold-silver, with * * eopper or lead, 12.50, -inc, I'i; •'• •;. silver-lrail-line, 13. Prices lor •:• a> other metals on application. »> ■>t.ong diatance 'phone 87. P.O. .*• * Box, CHOI, Nelaon, B.C. «S-ly*C* •> * •>•*•■*">->■*•*"*.<.*.<•->->*• B.C. HAIR GOODS 559 Georgia Street NEAR MASONIC TEMPLE VANCOUVER, B. C I.uili»>-.-tiiiU;<-uttv--.<-h:- I wUh t<> knnouea thul I h«vo ntwlvr-d mj tin* 16 |«il*i- ''!il*j|..|riii-iiii.I I'rn-.. List i.f llic vi r> talent iiymln HilrOoad*^WIn,Toup*PM, Tram r..rniittirni ha-npHloun. Suit.-lc*.. l-ulT-* mnl Curli wliirhi ...ii mail fn** m nnpIicAtian. Il.uii iiiImt fOU tun Ki-t m> halt KOMll fur li i- iiiunt-v nml i.f it betltr .innliiv ifian ■njrwhvrt **!-.■ Why r«ti yi.n l.uy for Itm moij. y ? Hi.nu-" I milks- h H|H-rinliy in muiiiifiir'.irini-;. only, I ulr*. t-mka up iwitelrw oul ..f >.tir own nmts.ni f rota film to -fai.rsii. Bava up yunr comblnitaatii WW) ihc-n ID tin* II. <". Hair i;.-.«l*. Wr pay hlffl i.rirt*. Mnil onltraa ipwlalt**, C^uttloguo m-nt Leo. Muller, Prop. A Merry Christmas to All SOCIETY AND CHURCH DIKBCTOKY Ubebhent Lodge No. :iil KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS Cranbrook, U. C. Micis every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at I'luternity Hail. J. M. Boyes, 0, O, T. U. Jones, K. ot U. & S. Visiting hri'Uircn cordially invited to attend. I.O.O.P., KEY CITY LOIIOE, No. <2 Meets every Monday nlKht at New Fraternity Hall. Sojourning Oddfellows cordlnlly Invited «'. S, Hall, 0. .1 Utile, N (I. Sec'y * CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT KNOX CHURCH, J C. O. Main, M.A , II.1)., Pastor. * *****************************************************************i MORN1NCI. I'liliiili* in A. llnl inji-iiiiiv—Movement in major... ilatisti* Postludc—Gloria from Twelfth Muss Mozart Anlhom-O Como All Ye Knilhfill... Arranged hj' V. Novella Anthem—Sing, (I Sinn, This Rlcsscd Morn ..Scltlnus Solo—Nazareth Sermon Subject—The From on Hit*.)!. EVENING 11. Luslie Miss McBrido Duyspring Mendelssohn Prelude—March in II. Hal OfTcrlory—Mignon Postludc—Athalic Antliem—Ail.-ste PIllclls V. Novella Anthem—Birthday ol the Kin*; .... W. II. N.iilliui-.r With Solo hy Mrs. I*:. Paterson. Antliem Praise Yc thc Father Guilmant Sermon Subject—II 1 Hail Not .... Suppe'. Come. Of Interest to Farmers IMPROVEMENTS AM) DEVELOP MENTS IN AGRICULTURE DURING TIIK PAST YEAR Tn give even a summary "I the Improvements ami developments in Uif- terenl branches ot agriculture in llie pnst year is mi small task, nud une perhaps greater than 1 am quolifli'd tn undertake. Among the movements nf more general Interest, how over, miglii he mentioned the sun-ess thai has at lasl been attained iu the Uni led Slates to stamp mil Tick [ever nr Texas fever, as it is sometimes called. In thc pasl year ihis lias assumed such a hopeful aspect Lhat they arc now for thc first time able In reduce a quarantine area by a very large amount, which gives reason fm the hope that in a few yenrs, moro by the measures recently brought in bear, the contincnl id North America will at least be fi.il rrom Uiis danger in the transportation tn live stuck tn and frnm the south. Tn come nearer home among events of Importance have been gathering at Kamloops ot tin- Int national Irrigation cmivcntiim, -, The opening of the agricultural college at Saskatoon is also a presage of future benefit ami uplift to western agriculture, a college located at last in the midst of that great country to which the fairs of all the homeless nf Europe are turned for future living, freedom and the home thoy have never known, where ean he st-*n Hu- bcsl methods in nperation under the very conditions of climate and soil whieh the newcomer well encounter. t'omlng to our own province v\e mav congratulate ourselves on at least two occurrences lhat point to better things. One is the appointment tn the lie.ii] nf tbe department ui agriculture ol a man wlm has been a farmer, has sortie idea uf its need.* ami importance and is in sympathy with the spirit of progressive agriculture, iu the person uf the Honorable Priee Ellison. The other i- the formation uf the Rrilisb Uolumbia Poultry association, which has .1- "l ready began a war nn some uf the '•■*"* conditions that militate against the ■;t' farmer and feeder all through lhe Inc i province. There is nu doubt thi*; : association will exercise a strung ■*'■**! beneficial influence un many phases of 0' agricultural life in tlu* next few j years if the present very competent .md encgetic president and secretary also the lny Farming Congress all arc seconded iu their eltorts bv those Spnkane, where the leading author!■: throughout the province who should lies explained their successes and |„. interested in their work. methods to the large gatherings as* Among other important work ■•--.!.. GEO. D. INGRAM ,„ , lUI, R. A. M. ■ iitcu.if.t uml CMnmsMr Knox Church, TmthoTot PtRnofortc, "r*-«n Thttiry anil V<.,■•■■ Culiim-. F.tii I'l-rin now. ..iii'i.ri.. I- g I'tij.ii*. proptrnl for Kl.tlNllliHi"!!-*. Thorn- Nci. .tir. CRANBROOK B. C. CRANBROOK LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OK SOUTH DIVISION, EAST KOOTENAY. TAKE NOTICE that I, John Tal- arico, of Goatfell, It. ('.., occupation Section Foreman, Intend to apply for permission tn purchase the following described lands: Commencing ut a post planted about 10 chains east of X. E. corner nf Lot 10101, thence west 2f» chains, tlicncc north l" chains, thenco mist ■Ji chains, thence south 10 chains lo point ol Comtncnii-iiu-iit, containing so acres, more or less. ■lohn Tubmen, Locator, charlt-.* Romano, Agent Dated 'H-Uher Srfl, 11)111. :is 'if scmbled at those places to leiirn the latest that either science ur prac lice could lell un these subjects Muje recently the great cohvculhi: • il the Farmers Institute and Agric ulturn) College workers at Washington has also brought tu light new ideas not only in the practice > f farming, hut especially in how to ih- ipiainl others with the reasons for the practises recommended and the better methods which nre daily belli-; in ought to our help hy study, experimentation and interchange r hear the sta] nenl somewhere thai another prep.f it ion will kill the ilan •jrufl germ, stop falling hair and Is just as good as Herpicide, don't he fooled and allow yourself in be swindled out ol your money. Yuu want Newbro's Herpicide. iV remedy thnt has been tried, has stunit the test ol time and now lias more satisfied users than all other similar preparations combined An attempt to sell yuu something ehc is merely another effort to profit [rum the good name established hy the only genuine germ destroyer. Herpicide kills the iliiniliuiT germ and prevents falling hair. It stuns itching uf the scalp almost instantly- It may be claimed thai other hair remedies will do the same things, but Herpicide really does them li years ol success prove Ibis. Send 10c. in postage or silver for sample and booklet tu The Herpicide Co., Dept. R., Detroit, Mich. All druggists sell Newbro's Herpicide. Applications may he obtained at good haihi-t shops. Heattie- Murphy Co., Ltd., are special agents fur Cranhronk. one dollar si/e bottles are guaranteed. Crniihrnnl, Lodgr. No .14 A F A A M Itciiilar meetings on the third Thursday nl even month. Visiting brethren welcomed. W F. Alti .1 E. W. Connolly, Secretary. MAPLE LEAF REBEKAH LODOE No. 19. Meets every second and fourth Wed nesday at Fraternity Hall. Sojourning Rebekabs cordially invited. Miss E. Johnston, N. O. Miss lliekenbotham, Seo'y. HYTHIAN SISTERS FIDELITY TEMPLE NO. II. Meets in Fraternity Hall First nnd Third Fridays. T. Fraser, E. C. M. MacKinnon, M. R. and C, Visiting sisters cordially Invited. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS COURT CRANBROOK. 8943 Meets in Carmen's Hall Second and Fourth Thursday of each month at a p.m. sharp. Wm. Anderson, Chief Ranger L. Bent. Secretary. Visiting brethren made welcome. its former Importance, in Canadian| throughout agriculture, This is an Important occurrence, for il is generally admitted that tho prevolence of noxious weeds in many old districts in the east has been due to the absenci ol the (ioldeu Hoofed from those districts in recent years, and also the hope is Indulged that Ihe sections of newer Canada where weeds have come almost master of the situation Will again he reduced to cleanliness by ■■ mployment of these scavengers of the fields. The action of ti„. drain Growers association in persuading tho gavern- ment to net in ihe matter of elevator ownership nnd managment is another occurrence worthy oi more than passing notice, fnr whether it appeals tu lis or tint it will nl le;.-t he made ii criterion as to future action in other public utilities and shows moreover what a power ll.c agricultural comtnunlt) is ut last beginning to wield in Canada all \iuerici whieli has this year more itian ever been the greatest gathering uf the cream ul live stuck uf Canada and lb.1 Slates, am] as Canadian*, we have no reason to he ashamed ol the places taken In slock from one side of the boundary, for uur fellow citizen? practically cleaned up the show in Clydesdales and bore awny the larger portion of the prizes in at least five breeds of sheep, besides making things exceedingly Interesting in short horn uml Angus cattle classes. Among the honors the grand champion wether of the slmw WAS Irotn the late Sir Clcorgo Driiinnioiid'a farm, ltenconslield, (jue., and lhe Champion Olydcs were the property of the Ci.ih.im Druthers, of Clair- mont, Ont., proving lo all Hint although the Canadian exhibit was small in quantity they were more the uhte tu hold ihelr own against ..ll comers, A. b. Smith, DEPARTMENT OF MILITIA A! DEFENCE. Nelson, B.C., Rille Range. NOTICK TO CONTRACTORS. SEALED TENDERS, marked envelope "Tender for construction Nelson, B.C., Rille Range," and addressed to the Secretary of the Militia Council, Headquarters, Ottawa, will he received until noon, the 3rd day of January, Dill, for the construction of a Rille Range at Nelson, B.C. Plans and specifications may he seen, and full information obtained at the offices of the District Officer Commanding Military District No, II, Victoria, B.C., the Director ni Engineer Services, Headquarters, Ottawa, and the niiicer Commanding 102nd Regiment, Nelson, It C, Tenders must lie made uu the form supplied by the Department, and m- companled by an accepted cheque nu a Canadian chartered bank, for IP per cent of the an it of the lender, payable tu tl rdm of the Honorable the Minister ol Militia and Defence, whieh amount will le forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter into a contract, in accordance wilh the tender. Thr Department dues not hind it self to accept the lowest or any fender. Eugene Fiset, Colonel Dep'y Minister ot Militia and Dc fence. (H.Q, 18—11(1—2.) Department of Militia ami Defence. Ottawa, Ist December, 1010, Newspapers will nol be paid fur this advertisement if they insert it without authority frnm this Department, 1-1-21 INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Meets in Carmen's Hall first and third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. sharp. Mrs. Lulu Hayward, Dec. Sec. Mrs. Isaac Baxter, Chief Ranger. Visiting brethren made welcome. t CkANBKOOk-l-ERNlE # FARMERS' INSTITUTE 1! I'lemdetll : T. S. ttlLL Secretary: S. Macuosaio Fur intormatiun regarding lati.lt- uinl •■.giiciiWnit* apply to the Secretary, Cranbrook, B. C. .Meeting- Kvery t*eeond Wednesday »•*•»•»»••»••»•••••'•••• : Presbyterian Cburcb j | STATED SERVICES Sunday momiag struct at 11 ' o'clock Sujiday evening 7,30 o'clock Sunday School and Class at S o'clock service at' ' Bible Presbyterian Oulld, Tuesday,, . at i o'clock i i ********************** ********************* Baptist Cburcb j Pastor, Charles W. Ktnf. Parsonage, Norbury Avenue. 'Phone, 2(4. P. O. Box M7. Regular Servicea:—Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Bible School with Young Udlaa' Phltethea and Young Men's Hible Class, S p.m. Monday, Young Peoples', I P.m. Wednesday, Mid-Week MfrtlM. A cordial Christian to all. ********************** ANNOUNCEMENT! I li.'iv.* n|M*n...l up ill a.liiitiiiii t» my ti'uiiliir Livery, Peed ami Sill..*. Mnl.li* an Employment Office and Dray Line I mii pr.*par.*al to furnish work for nii'ii and tvauts nml will iftiaraiiti*.' satisfaction ur money rofimded. J. Kenny, Prop. Front room In rait on oventw; all coiivi*iiIl*iici>s. price. Applv lint I, hn. Armstrong Moderate lleratd of 3t-t*- FRANK DEZALL (ieneral Blacksmithing Sleigh Repairing Logging Sleighs made lo oider. Large Slock ol Hardwood Runners on hand. SYNOPSIS OK CANADIAN IK.MT-*- STEA1) REGULATIONS. Any available Dominion I,ami-; within tlit* Itailway Bell In liritisli Columbia, may in* tiouiestfiatled tiy iluy j.eison who is tin* sola lu'a.l ul a family, or any tnalu over IH years nl age, lu tlm extent ot uao-qunrter section ul Hie uures, more or less. Entry, must be made personally nl the local land olliee lur tlie ilistrict in whieli the land is situate. Entry by proxy may, however, tie tnnde nu certain conditions by the lather, mother, son, daughter, brother cr sisler nf au Intending homesteader, The homesteader is required tn per- tor, the conditions connected therewith under one nt the following plans: (1). At least sis months' residence upon ami cultivation ol lhe land in each year (or three years. (2), II the lather tor mothor, ll the father is deceased), ol tho Itotnostoador resides upon a larm tn the vicinity ol the land entered lur, the requirements as to residence may lie satisfied by such person residing with the lather or mother. (3). II the settler has his permanent residence upon tanning land own- ed by him in the vicinity ol his homestead, iho requirements as to resilience may he satislled by residence upon the said land. Sii mouths' notice in writing should be given to the Commissioner nl Dominion Lands at Ottawa ot intention to apply lor patent. COAL.—Conl mining rights may be leased Ior a period of twenty-one years al an annual rental ot 11 per acre. Not more than 2,570 acres shall he leased to one individual or company. A royalty at the rate ol five cents per ton shall bo collected oa the merchantable coal mined. W. W. CORY, Deputy of the Minister of the Interior. 29-26t CRANHROOK LAND DISTIUCT. DISTRICT OP SOUTH EAST KOO- TENAY. TAKE NOTICE that Annie Mer- ington, of Cranbrook, B.C., occupation, Married Woman, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following doscribed lands: Commencing nt a post planted at the south east corner ol Lot long-. Croup One, East Kootenay district, thence west 20 chains, more or less, to the eiiet bank ol thc Kootenay river, thence south easterly along said bank a distance ol thirty chains, more or less, to the west boundary ol Lot 315, Oroup One, thence north along the said west boundary a distance ol twenty chains, more or less, to point of commencement, and containing forty acres, more or less. Annie Merington, Locator J. G. Cummlngs, Agent. Staked Nov. 5th, 1910. 31-flt* THE HUME Nelson's Leading Hotel Rooms with Baths. 'Phone in every room Barlter Shop on the premises. Thoroughly up-to-date. Rates, $2 00 a day and up. UEO. P. WELLS, Proprietor B. TOM KIN, Manager RESTAURANT WINfl llONIi. I-ROI-. LUNCH Chop Suoy Noodle A Uni, k Meal ami a li,..l M«l FORT STEELE WANTED A Resident Agent to write Fire Insurance in the District. Only Good Producer need apply. Giving lull particulars wilh credentials. Good commission. Applications to be forwarded lo A. L CARDIN 505 DOMINION TRUST BLOC. VANCOUVER, B.C. ♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-♦■♦*♦*>*>*>**•♦*>*> Dry Tamaracl ! Wood for Sale I Lengths to Suit. fUONK w R. S. McNEIL PHONE 3IC. j*at..i.-»ici:<*:».i:M:*:*;*.ii>t.»>.. TttJC UOA.N BHOOK 11 KHALI) 11 Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO CAPITAL AUTHORIZED CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL PAID UP - RESERVE FUND $10,000,000.00 $5,905,000.00 5,575,000.00 5,575,000.00 li. It, WILKIE, President. HON. ROBERT JAFFRAY, Ylee.Prasii.tent Acooutlts ol' t' .rpor.it.iouH, Municipalities, Merolttuits, B'artnorB iitnl Privntu Individuals invited. Drat!.*) uiul Letters of Credit issued available in nny j»nrt of the worl I. SAVINGS m.l'AHTMI'NT *-.)..-<-i.. 1 iitlotttion niveii lo Savings Hunk Aoooutlts. Deposits ol' $J.U.) und upward* received uml intet-itat allowed from ilnti* nl' dnjioBil. *t Cranbrook Branch: H. W. SUPPLE, Mgr. j | Stoves and Ranges j We litive just plnucd in stoek u full line of Moll'ni'B N'lttioiiul Slows. Air-tl«lit Heaters, Box Sloven. Wood Burners, Wood or Conl Coinbinntioti nud Conl Burners. A iloilli AKHORTMBNT IN A I.l, Till*: AIKIVK. A full line of Cook Stows nud Hauges. 'tur prices an* reasonable and we guarantee the gomls. J. M. Agnew & Co., Elko, B. C. j ********************************************* ********************************************* I A Good Home is what is dour to every tmtu. A home is where Peace, Comfort, Contentment, tint! Plenty is found. Tlmt iu tin.' reason men throughout British Columbia, when "Cnuibroo'*.*' is mentioned think of the provisions Jos. Brault has made for an ideal home nt the 1 Canadian Hotel ********************************************* * * THK ♦ QUEEN'S HOTEL I 11. I.. STEPHENS, Prop, CALGARY, Alberta « * ♦ ♦ « « * i * * * * Tht; Hotel with "The Reputation" You'll get your Money's Worth. •«: *************** **** ********** ************* It is the Sane* Place Tii,* Place that is Popular (io I us tin* l'.**st Bettor than tin* Resl The Cosmopoliton If you come once, Vou will come in-uiii i II SM WA.. Proprietor I Christmas Poultry and Game j .. •* 4fE8h,BUT0frl&R.-| ••""' nalluilwitlwre. I'... »7i***»fL> V it 'i'le your ChrlitniM UWowlil.il ^il^Jt^Vi iff' . ,V'S'! f""' v":'■'",ll!" "'" ''"-'■■Jl1"' lini'.lli ■■ "*■'<',/»./. .iiiirk,*! ufliir.l-. ri..* |.„iill.vi« VVSlI.*-4liT •.<*.. t / ' nil vomit. I.i..l. kil|p,l ..ml hand ) -ag-t.'jl . i ..i.-k...!. I'll. i.*mnnll jnat rlfhl aTI»*i;.*T\-a_- I'lltlllJ! IIH v.in'll iliir,*,. *H* I *. -1. T**^.Vj»a«,j \"Hli'-l.il I ni'* > ipnililv i\itl* ^'l-lplfe-,- P.BURNS & CO.,Ltd. j 5jM^:**Mfl-Ml MEAT MARKET ** ********************************************* ORANBROOK LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OK EAST KOOTKNAY TAKE NOTICE Hint Darts Mc- Eachern, ol Fort .Steele, Hritish Columbia, ocoupatlon ToamBtcr, intends to apply lar permission to imreliiisi* tin' lollowing described * lands: Cummenciiig at tlio north-west coiner ol Lot 115, thence south to the Kootenay river; thence upstream lo a point due west ol the point ol be- ginninj*;; tlicncc tn the point ol beginning. Davis McEachcrn. Dated October Mth, A. D. Ul*. ant ARE YOU GOING TO VANCOUVER ? If you stop at the Hotel VanDecar when you leave the O.l'.lt. Station ask for a Car itoing down West. minster Ave., the eondiiclor will tell you where to got olT. 101 ltooms, modern equipment, niodiT'ite rules. L. B. VanDecar & Sons I'llill'IIIEI'.IUS A DICKENS PARTY FOR CHILDREN At which Dickens Centenary Testimonial Stamps Could be sold This is the season of Christmas [ilirties—the season of happiness, of ■500(1 cheer, of merriment—of Dick- .•iis. It is lhe season, par eXCfll- lonco, nf kooiI children, of happy children, of merry children--why lint of Dickens children? Why nm a Ilickens Christmas party, at whiL-h tin* Dickens Centenary Testimonial Stamp could be sold'' Why not a brilliantly lighted roomful of Vv-k wick*; nod Wellers, Little Nells and Hull, VardeOS, of .Jinnies and MUmv- licrs, of Saln-y (..amp*; und Betsy Trot woods, nit engaged tn .1 good cause? Kor what a gallery of pic- tnresquo human oddities emanated trom that wonderful brain! 'I ■* were done on hehalf if anyoody else, we ean almost hear the <'ulco of :li-' great-hearted novelist -.ayln-i: "What an idea—what a capital idea! A charming, provo-Klu**;. satisfactory idea! Oh, perfectly i.alis- fai.tiiry—very!" And Ahen b*' sees the card ai" invitation, with what pride his face lights up! • Mr. Samuel Pickwick requests the pleasuie of Master Timothy Cratchit's Company to a Christmas Party on Tuesday, the 27th of December, 1910. .Master Timothy ('ratchet indeed! Or: Miss Eleanor Trent requests the pleasure ot Master Oliver Twist's Company, etc. Who would—who could, at U'-ast at first—recognize Miss Eleanor Trent as our old, dear, pathetic friend, Little Nell? Such a party as we have in our mind's eye will probably come ofi in London on a very large scale next year, or at the beginning ot 1*913, when the Albert Hall will be filled with thousands of children in Ho.'s Immir, tinder the auspice.; of thc Centenary Testimonial Ci^imittee- ITow splendid Dickens wns at describing parties! Kor, ns he wrote himself, "It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself." "There was first a game at blind- man's bluff. Ot course there was. And I no more believe Topper was really blind than I believe he had eyes in his hoots. my opinion is that it was a don*: thing between him and Srrogge's nephew, and that the f.host of Christmas Present knew it. The way he went after that plump sister in the lace tucker was an outrage 00 the credulity of human nature. Knocking over thc Ore-Irons, tumbling over the chairs, bumping against the piano, smothering himself among the curtains— wherever she went, there went he! lie always knew where the plump Sister was. lie wouldn't catch anyone else. It you had fallen up against him tas some of them did) OQ purpose, he would have made a feint ot endeavoring to seize you, which would baVO been an affront to your understanding, and would tu- stantly have sidled of! in the direction ,•[ the plump sister. She oft«n cried out that it wasn't fair, and it really was not. Hut when at last be caught hei—when, in spite of all her ifllccn rustlings and her rapid flutter ing*-: nasi him, he gni hi-r into a corner whence there was no escape, then bli conduct was the most execrable. For his pretending not to know her, his protending that it was necessary ;" touch lu-r head-dress, and further tn assure himself of her identity by pressing n certain ring upon her finger and a certain chain ahout her neck, was vile, monstrous! No doubt she told him her opinion of it when, another blind man being in ot flee, they were so \ery confidential together behind the curtains." It is not difficult to dress the ehar inters of Dickens. Not only were they all described minutely by theli author, hut no author was ever bup- pn-r than Dickens in bis illustrators. \s each character first appeared before the public, so they continue down to the present day, from poor Seymour seventy-five years ago to the luteal portrayer, Mr. Harry Purnlss, And how particular was Dickens as to his illustrators! We arc told that on oue occasion the artist drew no fewer than tweoty-threc Mr. Dombeys before one could be found to suit. For the author had all his characters clearly in his mind';, eye, from the crown of their bats to the soles of their boots. He knew exactly how they brushed their hair ami tied their cravats, and what was the color ot their waistcoats or their petticoats. Which is your favorite Dickens character? "1 ean often tell," remarked Lord Houghton, "a man's own character by hearing his favor ite characters in fiction." A most diverting list might be compiled ol the characters from Dickens which eminent persons have selected us their favorite. We know that Lord I'almerstoti thought Sam Weller was Dickens' high-water mark, tbat tbe late Lord Salisbury never wearied ol Sal re) Gamp, that Mr Chamberlain most rejoices In Wllkins Micawbor. In fact, if one looks through biographies published for 'tie last fifty years, one Is almosi sure to como across references to thi biographer's literary favorites, and especially to the characters ol Dlckcn "One ot the godlike things ahout Dickens," writes Mr. Chesterton, "is bis quality, his quail tj as such, the enormous output, thc incredible tc cundity ol his Invention. I have said not one ol us could have Invented Mr Quppy, Hut even II we could have stolen Mi (iuppy from Dickens we have still lo confront thc fact that Dickens would have been able to invent anothei quite Incon ceivahle character to lake Ills place. Perhaps we could have created Mr, fluppv. but the effort would certainly have exhausted us; we should be ever afterwards wheeled ahout in a h chair ai Bournemouth." Dear old—poor old Toots!—"possessed of the gruffest of voices and the shrillest of minds; sticking ornamental pins Into his shirt and keep ing a ring in his waistcoat pocket to put on by stealth. constantly tailing in love ou sight with nursemaids who had no Idea of his existence. . . a great overgrown cherub 1 who had sat up aloft much lo. long." How one recalls the few lines b\ which several of the immortal chat h-'teis first mad;' their bow before .1 waiting world' There was Pick wick, with his bald hern and circular spectacles; also "U'.iv Itahts and gaiters which, had Jt'.y I'.dtU'ri at1 ordinary man, might have passed without observation, hut wiii-.'h when| Pickwick clothed tliem-il we may use the expression—Inspired Involuntary awe ami respect," Hut Pick wick is gradually descrihed; he eoir.es upon us in atl his beauty and lievc rolence by degrees, not like Aided .tingle, of whom we are presented In stantly with a pen portrait: "He was about th** middle height, hut the thinness nf his body nnd the length ol his legs gave him the appearance of being much taller. Mu green coat had been a smart d.c.*s garment in the days of shallow-tails, hut had evidently in those times adorned a much shorter man than thc stranger, for tho soiled and fried sleeves scarcely reached to his wrists. It was buttoned closely up to his chin, at the Imminent hazard 1 of splitting his back; and an old { stock, without a Vestige of shirt collar, ornamented his neck Mis. scanty black shiny trousers displayed, here and there those shiny patches which bespeak long service, and wen I strapped very tightly over a pair of j patched and mended shoes, as if toi conceal the dirty white stockings, j which were nevertheless distinctly visible His long, black hair escaped in negligent waves from beneath eacli side of his old plnchcd-up hat, and; glimpses of his hare wrist might be observed, between ihe tops of Lis, gloves and thc culls ot his coat- sleeves His face was thin and haggard, but an Indescribable air ol i jaunty impudence and perfect self [ pnsucssian pervaded thc whole man " Or take this pen-portrait ol the in Imltable Dick Swiveller: "His attire was not remarkable for| the nicest arrangemeitt, h consist ed of a brown body coat with al great many brass buttons up thr' front and only one behind, a bright ' check handkerchief, a plaid waist coat, soiled white trousers, and a very limp hat, worn with thc wrong side foremost, to hide a hole 111 ihe brim The breast of his coat was ornamented with an outside pocket, from whieli there peeped forth the cleanest end of a very large and '/cry ill-favored handkerchief, his dirty wristbands were pulled down as far as possible, and ostentatiously folded back over his cuffs; he displayed no gloves, and carried a yellow tune having at the top a bone hand With the semblance of a ring on its little finger and a black hall iu its grasp." Can one ever forget the description of Mrs. (lamp? "She was a fat old woman, this Mrs. Gamp, vith a husky voice and n moist eye, which she had a remarkable power ot taming up and only showing the white of. Having very little neck, it cost her some trouble to look over herself, if one ay say so, at those to whom she talked. She wore a very rusty black gown, rather tho worse for snuff, and a shawl and bonnet to correspond. In these dilapidated articles of dress she had, on principle, arrayed herself time out of mind on such occasions as the present, tc; this at once exprc-sscd a decent amount of veneration tor the deceased, and invited the next of kin to present her with a trcshcr suit ot weeds—an appeal so frequently successful thut the very fetch and ghost ot Mrs. Gamp, bonnet and ,ui. Might, be seen hanging up any hour in the day in at least a dozen of the secondhand clothes shops ahout do.bint, The fare of Mrs. Gamp—the uo-tt in particular—was somewhat ed mid swollen, and it was difficult '•> joy her society without becoming conscious of a smell of spirits." lu her juvenile impersonator this kind of spirits would be dispensed with in favor of spirits of the annual sort, of which children have au abundance. Of Mr Pecksniff we are told: "You tanked over a very low fence of white cravat (whereof no man had' i'ver beheld the tie. for he fastened it behind), and there it lay, a valley !-e- tween two jutting heights of collar, serene nnd whiskerless heforc you. Jt seemed to say, on thc part of Mr. Pecksniff, 'There is no deception, ladies and gentlemen, all is peace; a holy calm pervades me." f-*n did his hair, just grizzled with an irou-grcy, whirh was all brushed off his tore- head and stood holt upright, or slightly drooped in kindred action with his heavy eyelids. So did his person, which was sleek, though free from corpulency. So did his man. ner, whicn was soft and oity. In .1 word, even bis plain black suit, ami state of widower, and dangling double eyeglass, all tended to the same purpose, and cried aloud: "He- hold the moral Pecksniff!' " Would you have selected .Simon Tappcrtlt as your favorite* And yet no less a person than Bret Harte thought and said that Simon Tappcrtlt was a masterpiece, a frequent quotation, from Simon wof often on his lips: "My bleeding country calls me and I go!" We are told by his creator thnt Mr. Simon Tapperit was "an old- fashioned, thin-faced, sleek-haired, sharp-nosed, small-eyed little fellow, very little more than five teet high, and thoroughly convinced in his own mind that he was above th** middle (Continued on page fourteen. 1 MISS McLEOD Millinery and Ladies' Furnishings Hats At Half Price I am extending my business and have taken the office lately occupied by C. R. Ward. I am putting in a Stock of all the latest things in Art Goods and after January 1st, 1911, will be prepared to give one FREE LESSON per week to all Customers purchasing materials from me. Call at the store for further particulars. N. B. I am now taking orders for spring suits. ********************************************* t * We Wish You AH A Very Merry Xmas. x * * i * * «* ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ V *> ■» * BEALE & ELWELL, CRANBROOK, B.C. ! REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL AGENTS • k***j*jf********^*****************************Z ********************************************* The City Bakery Why make your Own Fancy Cakes when you can buy them from us and save yourself thc '.rouble Call and see our showing of XMAS CAKES. The City Bakery E. SYMORD, Proprietor. » + + * * * V ♦ f «•* ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ *• ♦ 4* ♦ ♦ ♦ <*■ ********************************************* CANADIAN PACIFIC Christmas AND New Year Holidays FARE AND ONE THIRD For the Round Trip Between atl stt.tions ou the Main Liue. I'ort Arthur to Vancouver hu.I intermediate branch Hues Tieketa on Sale December 22, 1910, to January t. It'll, final return limit January •". 1911. sEissiaaiaaia FOR SALE ; Hotel completely furnished g ]: and all modern co-iveni- ti a ences: alw has Steam q Heat. Electric Lights and " a Water. No encumbrances ;- attached. For further par ticulars apply to I | W. F. CAMERON CRANBROOK, B.C. tt-H % (**.»'- fur'licr pflrt.cnUrs Apply 10 J. W. SPENCK ticket Agenti Caiiii'Iian Pacific RftHwsi CRANBROOK, B, C We iuu to annoouce u> the pulilir thnt h*-- have taken over tbe butcher business of the Bast Kootenay B itchi t Co which will now hi: run under the firm nam* of Tyson Bro- Meal Market. Wi* have a liranoh business in Trail ami have li'i*] considerable experienced the batcher business throughout B.O. and will at all tinit'H be prepared to meet your requirements. TYSON BROS. SOFT DRINKS DRAW US TO VOU if you nppmciatn a pure ■.jmrkiiiii* beverage. There ia not another brand so .veil known ;.- OUR DRINKS You may order any flavor you like, one is equally ns good as another. It yon have never lasted ' >nr Drinks, you an* surely losing a treat. ' i-rder to-day.: East Kootenay Bottling Company .lupancKc laborer., desltfl joh in tniih, witb or without tesmi; worl. hv r-ju.rac' Hoi 1713, Calgary, Alia. *.8-7f FOR SALE HAY Xo. 1 Timothy, Meadow aad liinj'-li (ir.-tss BEPFand PORK by tin1 carcass CHICKENS alive and dressed WRITE OR WIRE TO South-AlbertaHay Growers, Ltd. B, n IMRROflB, M*'.I. Pincher Creek, • Alberta Oeslen in Mny nml Ural it, l.i.i* Ktooki t-'tiriniT!-' Produce, wc. 12 THE OKANBHOOK HM.A1.D _«i.i:^..jc:r-i:r;:: pS\\\\\\\\\\\\\VW^\\^^ gg i m 5 5 vvv^vvi^^;L*rvvvvvvv-^^55.S : The Ml before, with b| to displ] "Christnl Christmas Presents that arc useful. Something that combines the practical as well as the beautiful. A visit through onr big, new furniture room will give yon many suggestions for your holiday purchasing, it is filled to overflowing witli all that is good, and new in House Furniture and Furnishings. And what is more appropriate, more acceptable, than furniture? Good furniture—stylish, well made but imt necessarily expensive*— stands centuries, becoming an heirloom nnd with lbs associations that cling to it. becomes priceless in value. Above all if you consider quality, prices are extremely reasonable. I lur stock of Brass Beds was never tnor.* complete titan at thc present time. They ure priced at 1:1.1.00 to JlUO.tH). Tliey make acceptable and useful gifts. Adjoining the bed section is the Bedding here you will find warmth and comfort stored up for you in those soft, fleecy while anil grey blankets, cotton nnd down quilts, nml ■ ows from $1,50 to $10.00 per pnir. Second Floor, Right. A New Scale Williams Piano Is tin* supremo Christinas Gift because it bringB ycur-iuund- year-out pleasure to every member of the family. The cubb designs possess a rare beauty thut appeal to refined people, and musically tlie Plnno is perfection iu advance of l'inno building, A veritable masterpiece. It is eusy to own a New Scale Williams; we Bell them on easy teims, and allow liberal discount for cash, I'I. use call, examine onr stock, mid let us explain our plan to you, Be sure and sec the I'J.jO.00 Player. We hnve in slock n large quantity of player music at reasonable prices. Second Floor, Front. Any of thc following articles will make appropriate and useful presents. Book Cases. Buffets, Side- Inanls. Easy Chairs, and Mockers, Parlor Suites. Chetfouien, Ladies' Desks, Dressers. Dressing and Sewing Tables. Hall Hacks, Jardiniere -Stands. LouugOS, D..vvii|H.rts. Magazine Stands. Hull anil Mnntcl dorks, ('..nl and Hat Hacks, Tea Trays and Stands, Parlor and Dining Tables, Dinner Wagons, Library Tables. China Cabinet!, Music Cubinetl, Parlor Cabinets, Smoker's Cabinets. Celleretlea, Kitchen Cabinets, Sleighs and Cutters, Ollice Chairs uud l.'esks, Brass aud Wood Poles, and Pole Fixtures. A Pretty Picture Present makes a lasting remembrance. The collection shown hen. is all new and consists of prints, Steele engraving! and oil paintings All well framed. A Rug is a gift that is sun* l«. be appro, elated. It is a present whose mission is not I ist after the holidays, but is a constant reminder of the good wishes of the sender for years to come. It is hnnl to realise, until you have seen this stock, to whnl degree of perfection the Canadian and Knglish Manufacturers has brought the art of rug making, Wo havo a remnrkablo pretty collection iu nil serts of artist! lor effect!, and assure j. f qulto the best values ill the city. We nre nisi, showing a large range of Mats. The range of Inc.* curtains, a u r t ti i n clothes, porticrs.tnlile covers aud linen shown here is unsurpassed in the West, and our prices an. the lowest. Something New Asbestos table covers and Mats Glof items year's hij scale thai purchase] seeing c separate! A full I and dome: the latest I signs. Fin eoals uin.| models, made to || lies! skill city. PricJ $42.00, Fiery Ii Our QupJ C\.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\^SSS\\\\\^vi**-VV^v\\\\v^ SSgSSS vvvvwsSS yivivi 111 ^^^^^•^T tmt OBAJSBKOOK- 11KI1ALD 13 |*A\\\\\\VN.\\V*rS5S^^ lery of this great Christmas Store is running smoother and better than ever Tny improvements have been made during the year and all have been made ine main thought — more room for store comfort and more room [ne greatest Christmas Stock ever shown in Cranbrook. The book of lappiness" is written here in strong, bold faced type, and it is a story of I to eat, things good to wear, and things for the home to make it brighter and lie store is a book that will give you a Christmas message which will help the door of some heart, deepen friendship, create happiness and goodwill. EARLY AND GET THE BEST SELECTIONS AND SERVICE. Store Will Remain Open Rvenings—December iq to 34. Fancy Braces, Garters anil Arm Bands in beautiful fancy boxes Hanging in priee from $1.25 to $11.00 Special Christmas Silk and Poplin Neck Scarfs in uil shapes anil patterns from 75c. to $3.00 Jaeger and Bradley Neck Wraps in all colors, al fiOo, and 75c. Christmas Comes But Once a Year, And when It Comes It Brings Good Cheer. Ihristmas Neckwear ■ preparation wc present this rndidly rich holiday showing Iturfa regarded both as a term Itdise "Holiday Neckwear." novelty weaves in the newest led designs—all of which are |s—all in the well liked four- widths and the graceful i beautiful individual Christ- ling in price from "oc. to $2.50. J**** **J***. gSc I /T Christmas Handkerchiefs and Hosiery The fame of this firms Handkerchief Section is multiplied greater variety of stock and better values than ever before. You'll pronouce this the largest and tastiest displny in the city, iu plain white with fancy borders and all the Persian effects in all shades. Hosiery in fancy silks, lisle, cashmere and Jaeger wools. All of these in great variety. I «*B **•«•*-_.„ Estmas Gloves Christmas Slippers Slippers will always serve as appropriate Christmas presents as long as tbe Yuletide thought means the giving of comfort and pleasure to the recipient. A gift of slippers reflects wisdom and judgment. Ranging in price from SI.00 to $2.50. r Llways important Christmas I. and preparation for this Jlsiness have been on a vaster lieforc. If you've gloves to i Iristmas tokens: don't miss Iment. Fownes fur-lined in fe.OO to $4,60 Smoking Jackets and Dressing Gowns In great variety from $6.00 to $16.00. Fancy Coat Sweaters from $1.50 to $4.50. The The Season's Latest Hats '■ Hawes Von Hal" Famous Hats $3.00 to $4.00 The J. II. Stetson from $100 to $10.00 The Harrington Hat $2.50 nnd ?3.00 Clothes For Men and Young Men We made sj.e<*inl preparations for I Christmas in Suits ami Overcoats. I Nice Fancy Tweed Suits $8.00 to $15.00 Nice Fancy Worst,,I Suits $16.00 to $26.00 j Special Blue Serge $16.00 Special "Indigo" Him* Scree $23.0(1 | to lf.2S.00. No. I lllack Melton Overcoat with raw |edgc aud velvet collar $24.00 Fancy Tweeds am] Blacks, ranging in [ price from $10.00 to $25 Ofl All alterations are made by our own 'exports and pressed neatly before leaving I our store Ir Tailoring llqi.ti lutein |ini|-..n,'il .- k*s in all ,s„.t J and tie •g'-jl* |ml Over- ';•{,. , latest ' * lied and by the In in the SC 1*30.00 I" '"•■'"■ ■"' V* Imlced. Trunks, Suit Cases and Hand Bags as Suitable Christmas Gifts Beautiful Suit Cases nud Hand Bagi, with fittings, in different leathers, all sizes, with sterling silver mountings, ranging in price from $15.00 to $80.00 An old adage a Inn* ono when ample and appropriate provision is '*f'ynirf%£tt£ mode for the great festive duy are you prepared? If not, just come to Our Store uml let tin* appealing suggestions which arc visible ou every hand help vou complete your many requirements Never before have we pre. pared so elaborately. Never ltefore have we had snch a wonderful assortment of lTp-to- Date Footwear to offer you such us The"Invi«tM«" Tht-Hirtt" The "Jefferson" "American Gentleman" Prices from $.1.50 to $7.60. This season wo have made the greatest preparations in the history of Our •• Pure Food Grocery " Store to promote good cheer to everyone who visit us. The classiest of high- class delicacies offered for sale are here in the greatest variety for your choosing -you press the button and leave the re-it to u-.. Your Christmas Dinner will not be complete without a brewing of Good Tea or Coffee and when you know you can get Ridway's (which by practical test has won thc highest awards whereever demonstrated); why bother with the less reliable brands. Ridgway's "Five O'clock" Tea ami "After Dinner" Coffee have been adopted as the standard by Tea and Coffee C'ounoisseursthrough- out the entire world. Select Christmas Fruits We have little to say regarding the above for since arranging our window display of imported and domestic fruits the general verdict of the good citizens oi Cranbrook is that they are the finest they have ever seen. We are glad indeed that our efforts have been appreciated so as to merit such general approval and trust to have the pleasure of catering to a goodly portion of your holiday requirements. Exquisite Christmas China No Gift is mare appropriate than a piece of pretty china—we High-Grade Kind. featt the The latest creations from the renowned old World Potteries are gathered here in immense variety. Classified to faciliato selection. Then* arc hundreds of pn*tty jiifta in thii this spacious department that you will like- that your friends will lik.v they are winning and inexpensive. Plactrues, Vases. Beny Bowli. etc. Libbey's Rich Cut Glass Do you realize that every lady prizes her pieces of flashing, scintillating cut glass above all else that may grace her table or buffet There Is Distinctive Charm About Libbey's High- Grade, Deep Cut, Handsomely Polished: every piece cut from strictly First Class Quality blown blanks. Nothing tells the story of our China and Glass Offerings so well as an occular demonstration—our collection must be seen to be appreciated, and wc invite you all to visit this department before making your Christmas selections. When in doubt about a Gift buy Cut Glass. f I \v.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\*v*v^^*v*v*v^**-^*v**-**-^**-*--*--*^^'. 5 *ssssrgs*gss-assssrgs*ssss 55-12 TH*. < llAVIUIOOK llltiilAlJ* STOP LOOK AT This Splendid Opportunity to Purchase Lots in a First-Class Town in the Best Farming District in North Eastern Alberta. . .1, . .1, , ,*, ■ ,i, ,,., , ,i, . M , .1 , I .1 I * .' I Ol. The Present Terminal of the Lacombe-Castor Branch of the C. P. R. Castor with a population of 2000, has 2 banks, 3 hotels, good stores, solid stone school costing $20,000, 7 lumber yards, coal mines and an unlimited supply of building stone. ******************************************** The North Castor Subdivion which adjoins the C.P.R. tow 11 site is one-half mile from the centre of the business section of Castor. *.m.m.m.*.A^m.m.m.m.*.A^m.A*iA±*.A\*.A\m.A±m. AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAA AAA V**F*»-P-WW'>FWWVWV,F1JF-W*>rTV*F*FV*1F ▼▼¥,f?,f*f¥*f,f?*V?*f,f,F,f¥?,f*lp BLOCKS 11, n, 13, 14 NOW ON THE MARKET Exceptional Terms and Prices l*."*|*|AAAaAAAAA»*A*A*A •■**A*J*.A***.AAJtA**AAAAA PRICES : Blocks 11 and 12, $125 for corners, $100 inside; Blocks 13 and 14, $100 for corners, $75 inside. NO SALE UNDER TWO LOTS . 11, 11. . ,1. ;:i ,,.. I.. 1 Terms: One-third Cash, Balance six and twelve months, Interest eight per cent- Haps, Etc., in the Cranbrook Herald Office. FIRST COME FlfcST SERVED J. F. M. PINKHAM 604 Centre Street Calgary, Alta. Out this out and forward with remittance. .1. P, M. I'inkhaiu, (104 Centre Street. Calgary. Dear Sir. Enclosed pleased lind $ being t, pay men 1 on lots Nos. iu block North Castor Sub-division. In the event of these lots being sold, kindly purchase the next best. Vours trnly. fl THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE HAVE INSTALLED IN THEIR VAULT A NEST OP SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES IF YOU HAVE ANY TITLE DEEDS, MORTGAGES, INSURANCE POLICIES, OR OTHER VALUABLES THEY SHOULD HE LODGED IN ONE OF THESE BOXES in FOR FURTHEII INFORMATION APPLV TO R. T. Brymner, rianager Cranbrook Branch CHRISTMAS €IFTS 'TB«V( a-. f> ailf" V-SEFVL reS. THINGS 7-77 FOR THE CHILDREN WHY. THE HARDWARE STORE IS JUST THE PLACE TO BUY SENSIBLE. USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS. SILVERWARE, CARVING SETS, TABLE CUTLERY, POCKET KNIVES. RANGES AND A THOUSAND AND ONE OTHER THINGS WILL MAKE PRESENTS YOUR FAMILY OR YOUR FRIENDS WILL LIKE. DON'T THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY BUYING SOME TRASHY PRESENT. BUT COME TO US AND BUY A SENSIBLE GIFT. J. D. McBRIDE HARDWARE. CRANBROOK, B.C DICKENS PARTY FOB CHILDREN AT WHICH DICKENS UBNTEN AUY TESTIMONIAL STAMPS COULD BE SOLD. (Coiitinm-d (nun page eleven) . si/.f, rather lull, in (act, than other* 1 wist*, (it his figure, which was well > enough formed) UioukI. somewhat oi ! the leanest, lie entertained tlie high* • st admiration; and with his legs, which, in knee-breeches, were perfect curiosities ol littleness, he was en raptured to a degree amounting t<. enthusiasm. He also had some ma- j jestic, shadowy ideas, which had nev 11-1 been quite fathomed by his mosl j intimate friends, concerning the pow ' er of his eye. Indeed, he hud hern ! known to no so far as to boast thai I In* could utterly quell and subdue the haughtiest beauty by a simple pro I cess which he termed 'eyeing hn over'; but it must Ih* added that neither of this faculty, nor of the [lower he claimed tti have, through the same gilt, vanquish ing and heaviiu, down dumb animals, oven in a rabid state, had he ever furnished evidence which could he deemed quite satisfactory and conclusive." Then Wilkins Mlcawbei— what a delightful figure for a fancy dress party! The immortal Micawher— "a stoiitisb, middle-aged person, in a hrown surtout and black tights and shoes, with no more hair upon his head (which was a large one and very shining) than there is upon au egg, and with a very extensive face, which he turned full upon me. Ills clothes were shabby, but he had ,111 important shirt-collar on. lie car rled a jaunty sort of stick, with n largo pair of rusty tassels to it, aud ii quizzing-glass nung outside his coat—tor ornament, as 1 afterwards found, as he very seldom looked through it, and couldn't see anything when he did." How many stoutlsh little hoys would like lo go attired as Wilkins Micawher! Can you not notice Mr. Micawher with a portfolio of Dickens stamps under his arm offering thi-in j lo n multitude of admirers'* "I'nder the impression, sir, that your—nh—ahmlration of my literary progenitor may be marked and extensive, 1 take the liberty of offering you, sir, a slight but not inappropriate tribute at'the cost of one penny Nothing else of this diameter is ever likely to turn up again, even in the progress of revolving years Allow mo, sir Thank you!" Apropos nf stoutlsh personages, 5 MINUTES The Time Hyomei Takes to Relieve a Cold or Croup. At lhe lirst sigu ot a cold breathe Hyomei {pronounced lligh-o-me). H Will relieve the most stubborn eold in the head iu live minutes. llyomei'aS way is nature's way. It is a well known fact that we hrea' disease germs and yon can only over take them hy breathing the healing essence provided by nature. The medicated air of Hyomei immediately comes into contact with the disease genus. These they quickly over come and destroy. The work ol healing is then commenced, The Hyomei outfit consists of a hard rubber pocket inhaler and a bottle of Hyomei. This costs (1,00, (Extra bottle 500.) All druggists or postpaid from The It. T. Booth Co., Ltd., Fort Erie, Out. Ilyotnei is guaranteed to cure catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds and croup. Money back if it [ails. Sold and guaranteed hv The Heat lie-Murphy Co., Ltd. Tho greatest danger from Influenza is of its resulting iu pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, as It not only cures Influenza, but counteracts any tendency Of Iho disease towards pneumonia. Sold by all druggists and dealers. -I'M! have yon ever reflected what a num* lier ol these figure among the well** vim**,!! personages ol Dickens9 In our mind's eye we can see quite a gallery of corpulence In the range of liis novels A do/en readily occur to us which it would never do (or a thin little hoy lo impersonate. There are Pickwick and Tracy Tupman, the Eat Hoy and the elder Weller, Humble, Vincent Crummies, the Chceryble brothers, John Will*t, Gabriel Var- den, Captain Cuttle, Dr. Hllmber, and many, many more equally well known. Not that there are not n lot of attenuated characters, too, as, for instance. Sam Weller, Jlhgle, Snodgrass, Winkle, Newman Noggs, Tom Pinch, Sampson Brass, and so on. (Juilp is probably the most repulsive character In all Dickens's works, with Squeers and Uriah Keep close behind. To think ot an attractive, pink-cheeked little Hill Stkcfl is almost a -paradox, and yet we mny be sure Hill wilt not go unrepresented at a Dickens children's party. He was "a stoutly-built fellow af about live .ind-thlrty, la a Muck vel The Best Place To Eat Always the Best Quality and Quick Service. Business Men's Lunch. Open Day and Night. Victoria Restaurant J. Sakaguchi. Proprietor Opposite Depot. veteen coat, very soiled drab breeches, lace up half boots, and grey cot ton stockings, which enclosed a very bulky pair of legs, with large, swelling calves—the kind of legs that, iu such costume, always look in an unfinished and incomplete state without a set of letters to garnish them. He had a brown hat on his head, and a dirty Belcher handkerchief round his neck, with the long frayed ends of which he smeared tin* beer from his face as he spoke, disclosing, when he had done so, a broad, heavy coun terancr with u heard of three days' growth, and two scowling eyes; one of them displayed various parti-col ored symptoms ot having been re cently damaged by a blow." Finally, there are the Dickens girls —the kind ol girls Dickens himself most admired—Dora, Little Km'ly, Little Dorrlt, Delia Kilter, Dolly Varden, M/zic Hexham and Ada gf "Hleak House," and Rosa Hud of ''Edwin Proud," all sweet, engaging little creatures, and childlike in their beauty and in their innocence. The job department ot tbis paper Is equipped with the most up-to-date faces ol type. You get what you want when you want it at the Herald. ANNUAL Eastern Canada EXCURSIONS Low Round tt Ip Ratoa To Ontario- Quebec and Maritime Provinces Tickett* on Hsle Dee. I to Deo. 81, In- elusive, tiood lo return within three months. Ticket." issued in connection wDh Atlantic Hteami-hip* will Im* on sals from Nov. 11 and limited to live months from date of imme. Finefl Equipment, Standard Firr-i-Cln*****- sleeping Cat* and Dinning Carson the thmuirh train**. Compartment-Lihrary- < H.-e i ..r:<-nCflron"Impei ial Limited." A sprained ankle will usually disable thc injured person for three or tour weeks. This is due to lack of proper treatment. When Chamber Iain's Liniment Is applied a cure may he effected in three or four days. This liniment is one of the best and most remarkable preparations iu use. Sold bv all druggists and dealers 44-tf 3-Through Express Trains-3 THE -TORONTO EXPRESS-' leavos Winnipeg daily at 22.10k, making connections at Toronto for all points Kant snd Weil* thereof. The "Imperial Limited" leaves Winnipeg daily at 8.23k, and the Atlantic | Kxpress at 1ft 00k, daily, making connection.* nt Montreal for all |Njlnt» J.nti thereof. I Apply to the nearest ; C. P. R. Tlcltat Agont For Full In (or in alio i, «-4t AsayaNeurall THE NEW REMEDY KOR Nervous Exhaustion Nervous Kxlisuistioii unchecked opens thedoor loNenraIj>ia, I lend- .idic, Insomnia, Digestive Disturbances, Mental Dcprcaiilon.aiid many serious organla diseases, Marly treatment with "Asava- Ni;ruAi.i." nvertsthe.se. It feeds the nerves, induces .sleep, hu* proves tbe appetite and digestion, and restores buoyancy of spirits. A few doses convince. Ji .50 per bottle. Obtain from the following BKATTIK ft ATCHISON OVER •• VMM' EXPERIENCE Patents TRADE MAf-Mt) DCtlJlNt COPYRIOHTa Ac. tm-nir MriVtiiii iffisfciffssa*,"*:' •ant fna. ffiitM ...*,*>. fai* aWuilfti uat.ini. J2*W>^lhxte*: enflll) combined with work In other direction*, no woman need heeltate tn act on the advice liete given. t'or tha bright girl, who has a'tMch- «r'a ability to Imparl or develop knowledge, tutoring, perhape, is the beel eug- gestlon. The main thing Is ta •*!•" ialllf! thereby raining it compelling power t« make quick progress with your pupils. Mathematics, the languages or any other special courae ilui prove! too much for * classmate Up" hy Uie quirk tut.jr's mind; the elu- eldatinn of ih«* muddiest phases of .1 courae frequently roll iw* i ' mental forces. The charges for Insti iloit are varied In differ*, nl Instltul tint Uie rate in usually by ths hour, This gives a delight! .1 .-■•■ ■ . ".■ ki) Income nn.l has *> ri a< Hoi brushing u\* a law fai■ ■ • ceil.' teacher. Byllabl, lypewrlttea, ■ - necessary , coursi a •aslnt ;t e Notes of leoturi ■ can Ijp-pewrlll i ratei • I* the hliiiik ui ■ mo of copy-In Have you can Le kepi llllle I *. * adjust C*. ITS footl for thought 'l cJaaa of s I a smootl ' ■ ■ * surface foi each ■ ■ easl ■ ■ Bows and sleevei - I a -•:•*•> ■ ■** ■ . newspaper* bettei th '•'.-** that ) 0 |i » -n, logs I firmly, so thai there * ttolag undone; tie* ere • uj iwarks Tie on your corks we;', and put your bottles new the - Idle ol a lomuart- ...™ / •« ma} *:arry Ink and s-hoe dressing hi sa-fsty -.wind the world In pecking such thtR-fa m deitccue liaU, bonnets If ■ ■■■ things of such a ne'ure thai D ,•■.—■• -, h-. al- imred en then*.. It ii an excellent ; ...r. , **: •. ■■ of the buses tied ti • em '•*■-'- ihtly twisted -■lifts of tiss'e ;• •- so as rtoi to give *- and—with al aching j the ■ ■ ■ - * ■ ■ * a ■ . * : ' ■ ■ knoa ■. refore assume i nd i i , : rea* ■ il ■ hi i.* established nn-1 strength- Take Notice. PleE?e! a ,\- fjtn . . . ■ > in re- hk> Z\ c.-j.gtm - take t teaS-pO-OnfUl •**-***• ef ::•-:■ Y-*r *. e * .- •#- <*-op. r.f brtoiiy Into * - ■, "•*•—. i-.vcr r*. candle until i -up inui it k it*-.', piece ■•* ■-■*. - -x,:. fc*>i »iU*"e Is the «i*. Bta ned .-:•-. Ri** n •**- . toally rea i *- Land egeubia stains •'""* i the handi n . m -.., lha UM , - ■ . Mt aiwayi Wl e.-. r a house, four points ihooM be -■ ked ta ; *:. .. ..■. '.". - * to *a - . - watct 7 ■ -■ ■ frocis, ite.. aJora ■-- * - .-,..-.-"*-i awsj. at all . . ■ .s •jf> trj /.-. - ■ Your Thoughts s A a ■ ■ : . - ■ ■ Cdnleni polish may be made if ■*•',••-.■ parts *.; ■ -.ft^fi,.* .-Ji md raseilne, wtth t e addition of a .::.>rliii- .i* lami'ti ■■ - ■ - ; spare Uon *■ nul I h*. we I rubbi Inl • -*• • -.-- •f :he boots, :: ■*• wtv a the W.l where th» rtrain ;- ^ ■■■•*• snd where Th» frletloi .f the In ■-■.■-..- « But rea - - - * pieaa e nt thoug not thoughts' ■ preatlon ■ . - MS ng f v. . • ■ . find a i . •■ .: ■ • - ■ a" With G tfn The Heavy Heart ..... Don ■ ■ ■ ■ - bad effe. I on i!. the b dr A Dopr'sTonirae HAVK yon ever wanted to kn-*w why a dog'i ■ -■■■■ : lla out ■■' hie in. uth nn n hot day or wb« i hai lieen runnlna? People aomeUmei .*»*. thai i • ' * - ■*-■.•■ Bu< hai Isu ■ es ■ *■ ■ *;<' if |-o -ll tt" *' - iim, ■ • WIIT don't women, Inatead «f i-iiyiiiK ii ruinous price f»r pretty candle shadee, try making them thetnselvea nt lioma? [I rtally is vary «asj, and nuihing i* prettier tn a dining or living roi m than the soft glow ..r i-andtes in artlallc nin.lle- atloks and under dainty shades. vVhat, fnr lnatanoe, could he gloiplir ihHti tin* embroldertd shade in aytltl iirtinn'' Tha pattern, »s <»ii )■ ■ seen, is ouly a cresMnt-ahaped pleca uf Unen uf the rniulred width, witli n naldeniiatr fern dealgn itiunptd upon it This Ip eapKigiiy pretty when «*m* broldere.1, at. the llghl ihlnea through Ike ayeieia with u ioft«ned glow thut Is really charming Ths embroidered *iri-. t- mounted •in a fett paper foundation, which may be bought for ,'. nr lo rente, se* rured l.i It l.y ll f.-w Btltctiei nml then fartenril liy orereettmlng tin* riidi tn- gather. Be sure lhat no narl of Hi" linen can possibly touch lhe Rama nf the candli. The woman who iloes not embroider ran yn have prett) shndes There i" the iqugre cretonne ahade, for Inst tm e, Cretonne 1-1 n pretty,otd-faihloned (inner dealgn is psjted (spread library paate thinly n<- eiia< - mil) i in i e fell piii.rr foundation, and .■-■ Ibe dges sre llnlehe.l ..rf hv sttlpi nf white -r ul't uti. mu <>r iuutowcolored gimp tomatoh Tht. (omp/ete/IyekHKiroxity ll e . r< ioiiik Sftrrow iflre edging would be mltobla also. The-.-* shsdes are especially attractive wiih a high cn!n- i ii . ,...ii. .it. k. like thw ainss one • iowi j' lhe photograph, <>r like the bra) - .-n>l ''"I'i fr ntli-k-" seen in an- ttqtie ahopa. Very .-hnrnilng 1n a inlsilon runni Is the wood end narchmeni abide, The Ihln n I (or -"iff POtored I'-rdhnanli frame can be purrlieied nr can lie m* With the itI'I <>f " I'enklilfe. keeping the Wood wet -luring the pf-octes, Pareh- menl which h;l*- ■1" Uttn pslnted In walercolora in an indefinite newer de (kerne tnffcfon. Tbn W^TMimt Points ■Ign (keep tha parclu i -:*■ w»i whl.a von nre working, *> *'i^I the colore will fli.w Into e.i ;i other with a .M.ghifni r*,|e,i effect) i' :ut out with « knife ami rattened wtth strong glue to the wooden frame, The effect of the light shining through i« like utained ginpa. Pgrchment t« sometimes : •*!'• Urns iiiik« thalr hlldrei what thr/ should be" iv j.i thai weak Impulslvaneat, * c*>t era) amoni "j ithen, whinv scold* ii.*! forgives almost tn tna earn* e-re-un.' Herbert gpenoaa, things foi ■ • | t*s ■•■*.: ■- ■ i ■■-.*' bj li* going on. Washinp Silk SU.K sfa are ruined by an like »* to i n»« - - * themselvu Phey ihould -. . :., .ilk.*-*.-.- wai l rinsed two oi '^r-.o 'imes in rleat eold water, with*. I W r.- | I hi ■ * .-. fold *il 1 I ;;. ■'Kii '. ■ Lb, bgt do j ' ..i gat dryoetfort litmlng, or Um) will rer look smooth Coloi I silk h irchlefa should be waahad wilh nne white b^bPi r.erer with strung yellow . -, _j lli THK (lIlANIillllllK II Kit A la I) ** ,,,, ******************•**••***•*******•***********■**+< •>*************************4444*t1***t**4*t*i,t***iit ********************** iiMIIIMOti-lMt ♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦#*>♦■>##♦<♦♦♦♦ >+♦♦♦*♦ * eee'ia'iaeaaagaaao)oota)a)mooa,oeta7*\e**%a7m7*%*%m7 m\m\m\Z.m.*mZ.Z.\\.Z.Z ILTZ.ZZ. 1^1 H KOOTENAY TELEPHONE Lines, Limited GENERAL OFFICES - - CRANBROOK, B.C. For Rates call Long Distance >*> 7* Prompt Service Exchanges at Cranbrook, Fernie, Elko, Hosmer, and Michel, B. C. Our lines reach all Cities, Town, and Camps in South East Kootenay Our Trunk Line extends from Crows Nest to Kingsgate, B. C. At Crows Nest connection is made with the Telephone System of the Province of Alberta. At Kingsgate connection is made with the Lines of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company of the United States, which extend to the States of Washington, Idaho, Hontana, Wyoming and Utah. For Rates call Long Distance ^ Prompt Service tt ii ♦<> ♦<> Tobacco Plains »♦♦♦♦♦♦•>»♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ * »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Fred Roo Gives an interesting Descripton of this Section and also I ells of an Indian Festival (Ily Fred Km-.) properties two working ami tin- showing along 1'hillipps Creek gives pro mist- of an activity .some day, which will tall im machinery and men with tlu- usual liii*. pay roll ami Itomc inni kct. The Quest flro flay in America Is ("mnl mar hen- ami in iln* near future will prove n bin (actor. Nn part ol It. C. Ii;i'; lnm.fi and beiiei advantages than Tobacco Plains fot those in search of health, wraith t.nd pleasure. Klko is Ilu- (ialeway \o Tobacco Plains nn the north am! Kureka, the County Town ot Lin coin, Montana, I S A , on the south, one ol the most progressive towns in Montana The valley from Klko to Roosvlllc, a distance ol -j miles, is ime of ihe most beautiful drives in thr province. As a place nf residence, to the lover at nature, no spot could he more desirable, scenery that has Switzerland backet) oil the map, wild llnwers, grouse, prairie chickens, hlack and white tailed deer ami the most excellent trout fishing In thc province combine to make conditions fnr a home 'lu best. We have the goods, hut lack thc settler, hut the crowd is turning ihis way now nur attractions are he ihi. universally advertised. While visiting the BOUth loiuitn. collecting the above facts fnr the Herald, we happened to mil al the Indian village where a celebration was in progress and we herewith en dose mites ot the "Coming nf Age Festivities ol Young Chief Mighty Itolls the Thunder." Lavish arrangements had been made for Saturday's celebration and dozens ot Indians with their squaws and papooses heing invited to the festivities, a large company assembled. All the cream-de-la-skim were there (ram distant reserves, and the proceedings went along smooth like a prayer meeting. The chief event on Saturday was the presentation to Young Chief Mighty Rolls the Thunder nf a fine running horse, bought by subscriptions among the braves .Iim Thistlebcak, editor nt the Human Interest Weekly, and president of the Elko Ptng-Pong Club made the presentation, Young Chief Mighty Rolls the Thunder, who was greeted with loud applause, spoke with Indian di rertness nml brevity in expressing his thanks for the v.iii and apprccia ' Hon of the good feeling that had been snown. Like a clash of thiin- ; 'ler thai follows the lightntni', the , enthusiasm began, and he received an >, ovation which might have gratified ilu- lust of the Caesars and he went * around shaking hands like u presid- ; ent on parade. iTioul, the "Speckled Beauty," salt'*, several .selections by request und was was accompanied by Gall-ln-Hls- Haud un thu tom-tom. She was very stylishly dressed in an exquisite, very short, skirt ol Tobacco Plains sheep-herders plaid, | with mud dots uml green goose I quills. A squaw-town opera shawl The Tobacco Plains, situated fouth of Klko on the Crows Nest btauth, und on the south by the (ireat Not. them railway in .Montana, a vallev of high rolling prairie laml, divided ty the international boundary Hue at j Gateway and Koosville, It i" , on th.' Canadian side extends about 11 m!les l by seven, sparsely set tled, but right in line I to ride along witli the coming boom ,in South Kast Kootenay, tbe best part of It C. It has tht* solid resources which go towards inducing the land seeker uml investor to come here and stay. Tbe mill towns! along the Kootenay at Baynes Lake, j Waldo, Klkmotith, Dorr, Flagstone' and Gateway give the ranchers a j home market ami potatoes this fall brought forty dollars per Inn in the, field. You can discuss the resources '■ ot this valley as you will, ur look | at them from any point of view and j the same solid facts stand out that ' this is the best part of It. C. in invest in. Fruit culture will be un important source nf wealth in the near future and some orchards that have a good start in that direction ore Fruitlands, owned by Mr. M I'hitlippR, Peterson, McQuire, Hards ley, Sinclair, Predcrickson, Connci und Oeorgc Hilton Seott The Phillipps homestead, is one ol the show places of the Plains. Apples, pears, plums, cherries, etc , do well und small fruits of all kinds grow abundantly Its a well known fact that Tobocco Plains produce the finest vegetables in the country ami command the highest price in any market. The best oats, barley, wheat and No. I timothy are produced and fine samples were on exhibition in the O.P.R, office and at several places along the Crow line, There Is an abundance of water for irrigation purposes, though crops are raised successfully without Irrigation, it makes it a sure proposition. Land prices are low for the quality ot the soil, the markets near hy, hut with the development of Industrie that will loom up in the next years, land will he sold by the foot instead of hy the acre. Tnke mining, the copper belt in the range lying east of Roosvlllc is practically unprospected, within R mile ol the boundary line, south, several hig Prominent among the visitors were covered lu-r classic shoulders and lllack Keltic, Red Moon, Stone Calf, | "as fastened in front by a very ptel- l,iuie Wolf, Mule-in the Blanket, Bigjt) harb wire plaited fence spike, Moon, Iron Tail, Paul Prairie chicken, Mud-in-the-Kyc, Afrald-of-a-Bcar, [• lying Bird, Running Wolf, Three Weasels, Black Rabbit, Yellow Shirt. Little Raven, Painted Horse, Asleep in-1 he-Sun, Saglo Feather, Yellow Tail ami Afraid-nf-hi.s-Moccnsins. The proceedings look place in the Village Square, where a substantial repast was provided for thc visitors Tlie banquet was held in the open air and the menu was as follows: Mud Turtle Soup, Highballs ami Snowshoc ltiihhii Sandwiches Rawhide Roast Boiled Bcavci Grizzly Bear Turnovers Moccasin Shortcake Weasel Wafers Tim Codec Buttermilk Tlie banquet was excellent and the tea ami coffee and buttermilk beyond reproach, and the braves and then squaws and papooses went after tin gOOtl things like a Kentucky colonel after corn juice, and never blinked an eye. Wrestling on horse hack wo* won by Mtid-in-ihe-Kve. Plying Bint captured the AM yarib I aie. The men's foot race. Rid yards, was raptured by Running Wolf. Sally-Two-Kettles took the squaw pony race by a nose. The iquaw running race, two miles, was won pnntingly by Miss Millie Moccasin String, The three-legged race went to Yellow Shirt and Pointed Horse. The Village Band, which conslBtcd of first bass limm, second boss drdm, big drum ami little drum, played selections nf music between the events. making an elegant combination ol harmony. Gloriously (Ine weather favored the occasion, the sun shining during the whole of the Irttivitlca with all the warmth and brightness possible. Tie village wus dally decorated with dags and bunting kindly loaned for the occasion by the Roosvlllc Cash Stole The braves hud on their best clothes ami enough face powder to raise a sour dough bannock. Tie squaws were dressed like New Yotk society ladies, with a slight difference nml looked as proud as a drove of peacocks In the evening, Miss Millie Bull I rainbow colored blanket hose and the verj latest Parisian ball slippou , She had a ting with a diamond in it j as big us a hickory nut uud when ; she fanned heisetf you would think ' she hud bought out .some jeweler. Her hair, black as the raven's Wing, ' hung down her back iu cow-tail I plaits and her general appearance' wuuld have made Cleopatra look like ! ilu* sunset blush on a snow bank i j She sang "There's Life iu the Old ; j Girl Yel," to the tune of the "Maple j Leaf" and in a style that would j ' make Alleluia Patti ashamed of her- j self, if she heard It. The applause she received fairly I shook* the mountains aud for an en j cure she sang very feelingly "I'll I e Your Dewdrop." The crowd dispersed singing ibe great Irish-American ballad entitled "Auhi Lang Syne." wwwwwwwww^wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦.■< Century Restaurant K* Y. Uyematsu, Prop, Our customers declare this is the finest place to obtain a square meal and a sound sleep anywhere in the city. We make a rule to please. Rooms and Board Open Day and Night OP INTEREST TO LUMBERMEN. The East Kootenay und Crows Nest Puss district of the province were visited recently by Mr. .1. P Weyerhaeuser, the United States tint Int mugnute, who is credited with being the owner of a greater area o( forest laud than any other liimbci man on the American continent. Il is it-purled lhe extensive limits in South Kast Kootenay are engaging Mr Wcycrhnmiser's close attention nl present Kootenay lumbermen have reason to hope (or some relief from summer lite risks in view of the recommend ul inn of the conservation eommls Mini that a line of $1,000 he imposed in cases where it has been proven the Ore stnrted from sparks from a lo comotive. Railways ure exempt ii they can show thut they have the best modern appliances to prevent the emission of sparks, that their employees have not shown negligence, and that they have maintained efficient and properly ciiuippcd stuffs of lire rangers. The l am her men of British Columbia havo reason to feel uneasy over the constantly enhancing cost of h-i,ging, i-ump necessaries, Machin ery, supplits, wages, fond (or tne] men nnd fodder for the animals, nil show considerable increases. It costs! considerable more money to manufne j ture lumber today than it did for mcrly, it everything be taken into the reckoning, and the operation is beta*., conducted un too close u murgin ol profit. Prices should be advanced n point or two, says the Western Luin her man, or the short purse men will ■in to the wall. Carnations, chrysanthemums ami roses (or Manning. Xmas—Campbell am! CRANBROOK LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OK SOI TII KOOTENAY. LAST TAKK NOTICE that the Bridges Lumber Company, Limited, intend to apply fur permission to purchase the following described laml*: Commencing at a post planted at thu north-east corner of Lot 8060, thence following Lot fil easterly 2b chains-, thence south U.i chains, thence l.'i chains, more or less, to K. C. R right-of-way northerly to south-east right-ol-day northerly to south-east corner of Lot .'mint, thence north following eastern boundary of Lot a060, to point of commencement, containing 40 tores, more or less. Dated at Kort Steele, B.C., this -:2nd day of October, 1010. The Bridges Lumber Co., Ltd., ,1 P. Bridges, Locator. -ttt-Ot "Here's the Proposition" BE A WELL MAN it wu nr.- sink, suffering (mat nny dls-onler* wsean enre jou-PKHUaNKNTLY Yoo dn not bnre to linger, rafffilns* Irom dlseosp. because ■»** ow medical *.|-.rii-l.M*s "iih iti ti ii v y.'.H**.' t<*,*i*-iii-iii'i> mating and ■ in inn nu.■■ i**.*.liil|*. nil liii'ii'f (ln--.t-.ir*. Honest Treatment A Sure and Permanent Cure in All Diseases ef Men Ncrvn.H Weakse*.. V.rlcnH Vein., Hydrocele, Hli.n.t ■■I Skis llliwrdm. Sort..Ulcer., kidney, Bladder.and Ke.l.l Dl..rdt*r. - nnd all Special Allmcal. eoramoa lo men. Hist Anatomical Museum in tin* North-wist. 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