-^ ,*.* **r VOLUME 17 THE CRANBROOK HERALD = CRANBROOK. BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1915 NUMBER 7 IM I UK IHH Pupils ol Kiss Bnmsey nnd King Edward's School Hold the ' Boards at Auditorium Embryo Shakespearian tragedians, youthful Maud Adams, Mary Gardens, Tettraslnas, Eddie Foys, Joseph Jef- fersons and Pavlowas were seen at tho Auditorium lust Saturday afternoon ln tho entertainment furnished by tho pupils of Miss Rtinisoy, dancing teacher, and tho King Kdwnrd's school , No criticism could bu offered on thu whole show, whicli comprised twenty numbers, as everything went off without n hitch and evory number on tlio program was meted out a full round ot applause and several numbers were encored by the lurge audience present. Thero was a great vnrlety of costumes, and the youthful actors uud actresses wore kept busy doing quick- change acts behind the scones. In every numbor those participating showed thorough training and tlio success of the performanco reflects great credit upon the untiring efforts put forth by Miss nuniBey and Miss Cherrington. Tho dancing numbers on tho program were especially well received and Miss Patricia McDermot proved a child-wonder in this difficult art, greatly surprising the audience by her clever work. She Is only nine years __ _ of ago and ln Saturday's program' u happy ending "«rHb *Htte wtrrtag The patriotic dance was one of the hits of the program, the various patriotic costumes being well received and the appearance ol little Billy Oreen In the make-up ot John Bull, accompanied by a bull dog, furnished the climax to this Interesting number. The Scotch reel and tho Irish jig In representative costumes were also features of the dancing part ol the program. In the Irish jig little Kenneth Campbell and Nancy Nisbet created great amusement. These little tots followed the older boys and girls with exact precision, doing tbeir part very cleverly and carefully. The action songs by the pupils of King Edward's School were all good, showing careful training and with considerable theatrical knowledge behind the numbers. Many of the children taking part aro deserving of more special mention which space forbids. Tbe llerald congratulates all of them. In tho part song, "Ode to Venice," thu children gave one of the most musical songs on the program, their voices blending harmoniously In the various parts. Thc children's playlet "The-Washing Day," was a very clever little comedy capably handled hy the young ladies and young men, there being six wives and six husbands. Some of them appeared quite youthful, but wore exceedingly dignified. The husbands rebelled against the washing day, declaring It Interfered with tlieir rights and that British bus- bauds never would be Blnves. Fairy Goodadvlce opportunely appeared upon tho scene nnd the playlet came to ST. VALENTINE DANCE AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIB factions reconciled. All present have expressed themselves as thoroughly enjoying the performance. The long program of twenty numbera took nearly three hours to present The children were all happy with their success and although tired after their hard work enjoyed the excitement aad the applause their efforts secured. The minuet given by several Cranbrook young people was a very dainty and artistic performance ln tbe costumes of ye olden tymes. The performance closed with "0 Canada" by the entire number of those on the program. The following waa tht complete program: 3. 4. 5. gave a repertoire of dances embracing the most difficult steps as well as classical and accomplished posing. She danced the Hornpipe with Mr. Tighe Mecredy, going through without a break and rendered the "Imp's Bevel" with every touch of the true artist In the latter numbers she was tendered a floral tribute as well aa the' vociferous opplause of the audience. She Is a natural dancer and a favorite with the Cranbrook people. Mr. Tighe Meredy was seen for the first time by n Cranbrook audience and proved himself a capable dancer and a student of the finer capabilities of the art, having mastered this accomplishment In so short a time under the direction of Miss Rumsey. 1. Action Song—"There Was An Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe." King Edward's School 2. Dumb Bell Exercises King Edward's School (Taught by Miss Rumsey) Nature Song , Ring Edward's School Dialogue "Oeeae" Characters: ?•*» • Malsie Small Neighbor Marion Robertson Scotch Reel Patricia McDermot, Doris Wallinger, Ethel Atchison, Muriel Wallinger, Lillian Jackson, Norma Wallinger, Elsie Beattie, Jean Corsan, Maisie Small, Hester Thompson, Phyllis Small, Alex. Nlsbot, Betty Green, David " Alice Fransen, Harvey Dixon 6. Recitation "Ur, Nobody" (Junior Pupils of King Edward's School) 7. Pierrot Dance. .Patricia McDermot and Mr. Tighe Mecredy 8. Action Song The Duck and the Kangaroo King Edward's School »• Dance "Imp's Revel1 Patricia MoDermot Part Song—Odo (o Venice Verdi Trebles—Alice Fransen, Jean Corsan, Maisie Small, Rachel Madden Altos—Doris Wallinger, Muriel Wallinger Irish Jig Alex. Nisbet, Ethel Atchison, David Mecredy, Betty Greet), Phyllis Small, Lillian Jackson, Harvey Dixon, Hazel Jackson, Kenneth Campbell, Nancy Nisbet Song "Dainty Domestics" Alice I'Yansen, Joan (.'orsan, Maisie Small, Doris Wallinger, Muriel Wallinger, Muriel Robertson Patriotic Danco Soldiers—David Mecredy, Alex. Nisbet, Phyllis Small, Harvey Dixon, Kenneth Campbell Countries—Britannia, Hetty Green; Belgium, Patricia McDermot; France, Lillian Jackson; Japan, Ethel Atchison; Russia, Nancy Nisbet; John Bull, Billy Green INTERVAL Selection by the Orchestra Grecian Dance Rachel Madden, Maisie Small, Elsie Beattie, Jean Corsan, Phyllis Small, Betty Oreen, Ethel Atchison, Lillian Jackson, Nancy Nisbet, Kathleen Nisbet, Harvey Dixon, Alex. Nisbet, David Mecredy, Kenneth Campbell Solo Patricia McDermot Hunting Dance Mr. Tighe Mecredy Action Song "Madam Will You Walk?" (Old English Folk Song) King Edward's School • Hornpipe Mr. Tighe Mecredy and Patricia McDermot Song Norma Wallinger, Hester Thompson, Phyllis Small, Harvey Dixon, Alex. Nisbet Minuet Volunteer Club Entertain Friends at Fourth Keglmeatal Dance tt the Auditorium Informality was tbe password at the mammoth dance given Monday at the Auditorium theatre, under the auspices of the Cranbrook Volunteer Club, it being their fourth regimental dance. The Cranbrook public, as well as fortune, believes In helping those wbo help themselves. When, therefore, Monday evening they were accorded this pleasant opportunity of again assisting the work of 'he Volunteer Club, the response was all the more spontaneous and generous because the club had already done so much on Its own Initiative to supply tbe soldiers with welcome accessories to the usual kit." At the dance hearts were trumps. St. Valentine's Ib a day of (east at which Dan Cupid rules, and hearts play the leading part. Being Cupid's day, love making must be the theme or lt la robbed of Its meaning. Having resolved ln Informality there waa no receiving line, but the dance committee resolved themselves into an Informal reception committee nnd exerted themselves all evening to add to the pleasure of the guests, seeing that they were introduced to congenial groups. This was important ln making the dance a success, ln fact this Ib an outstanding feature of all club dances given by the 107th Regiment As tbe Johnny Canucks and their pretty partners gradually gathered In the ballroom, and couple after couple joined in the gracefully circling throng, the hall was transformedtao throng, the hall was transfigured with that half-barbaric glamor of soldiers which Intoxicates the Imagination. It was a night long to bo remembered. Tbe Cranbrook orchestra, led by Mrs Arnold Wallinger, discoursed an excellent program ot music to the delight of the many dancers. On thia paragraph we must use the soft medal. For decorations, lt was advisable to have the color scheme either rose, scarlet or pink. Rose Is emblematic of hope and happiness and scarlet is tho color of the heart and lnve'a passion. Hearts and likenesses of the little love god were used ns decorations. Shields festooned about the walls and around the balcony, with clusters of hearts hanging In each festoon were decidedly pretty. Tbe Auditorium was transformed into a bower fit (or the god of love, and we understand he waa given full sway. Dan CupW ruled. It was his night Tbe ladles of St. John Ambulance Corp bad charge of the refreshments, bad again provided a repast which reflected great credit on that organisation. 10. 11. 12. 13. PRESENTATION TO DEPARTING CARMAN 14. 15. 16, 17. 18, Htwsta Remembered by Its Fellow Workmen-A Social Evening A Urge number of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America met Tuesday night at the residence ot W. H. Jones to commemorate the occasion of tbe leaving for the front of one of their number, Hr. W. Hewson, who waa preaentcd witb a handsome safety shaving outfit, neatly engraved, with "B. R. C. of A." The presentation waa made by Bro. R. Rota, who, In a neat little speech, said he was sure Mr. Hewson would give a good account of himself at the front He wished blm, on behalf of Kootenay Lodge, No. 173, the very best the firing lino will produce. Bro. Hewson replied with a few well chosen words, saying he felt It his duty to go to the front When the country needed men be (elt It his duty to be In line. A number of other Carmen spoke on the Bubjcct, a number of patriotic addresses being given by several of the brethren. All said they would eagerly watch the movements of Mr. Hewson on the battlefield, and all wished him a safe return to the city ot Cranbrook. A social time was then passed by the assembled guests. The wanta ol the Inner man were looked after, the whole affair being In keeping with tbe occaalon. A similar event occurred when Bro. Fred Woodward left with the flrat contingent WARDNER MAN KILLED IN ACTION George Bear, Well Known Here, Killed ta Beeeat Battle tt Toil run discus JIIK DEPOT Live Stock Commissioner Hire Speaks on tbe Subject—Tho Farmer as a Bookkeeper At a meeting of the Farmers on Saturday last President A. 0. .Smith presided over a meeting attended by about fifty farmers and ethers. The committee appointed to interview tlie Express agent re opening on Saturday mornings, reported thut the ollice was always open except durlug the time tbe agent was at lunch or us on Saturdays when lie hud to visit the bank. They considered thut no blame attached to him at all. A motion accepting tho report of the committee was passed. The secretary reported thut he was awaiting an answer from the depart- ment re killing of cattle on tlie railways, and so had not taken further action ln that matter. It was decided to have a register prepared showing the stock, crops, etc., that each farmer had, so that It would be on hand for reference when enquiries wcre made for various farm products. Discussion of n plan for a farmers' evening, where en agricultural course could be taken, covering farm carpentry, care of farm machinery, live stock lectures, crop diBcussionB, farm arithmetic and bookkeeping, milk testing, etc., etc., was deferred until tlio next meeting. The committee was instructed to get quotations for Burhank, White aud Carmens No. 1 seed potatoes. Over thirty entries were taken for the Field Crop Competitions. The following resolutions were passed: 1. That it ls desirable that separate homestead Inspectors be appointed tor East and West Kootenay and that copies of thc resolution bo sent the agricultural department uud to thc Conservative association. That steps be taken to havo a crop convention at Cranbrook on March 6th, as one ls to bo held at Creston on March 5th. 3. Tliat a letter be sent to the Conservative association urging them to get the member for Cranbrook to support legislation for the compulsory stamping of eggs with the place of production and tbe date. Mr. R. T. Williams cave an Interesting and able paper buitio Co-Operative Marketing of Eggs . He showed how such a system benefited the producer by evening the prices a little the year round, how lt Increased the quantity and quality of the product ln any district and how several other tilings of great interest to producers could be worked in with the scheme After a short discussion it was laid over so as to allow Mr. Rive, thc live stock commissioner to speak on the milk and creamery question. A lively discussion followed this. The result was that ln the matter of co-operation along the dairy line was laid over as thc district is not quite enough to support a creamery. Mr. Rive pointed out tbat unless enough milk or cream could be regularly supplied, venture in that direction would bc sure to fall. He urged those present to go further Into the livestock brunch as tbat was tho most certain and safe branch ot the farmers work. Cranbrook needed more clearing, more fodder crops nnd then with that settled tbe creamery would bc quite a safe investment Extraordinary meetings of the Farmers' Institute will be held on Saturday, February 27th, in the old gym. The meetings are free to all. At 4.00 p.m. Mr. Upton, of the poultry department will demonstrate on the killing and preparation of fowls for market. At 1.00 p.m. Mr. Hopkins, of tbo live stock branch, will speak on Live Stock, followed by Mr. Upton on Poultry. All Interested In the ubove are cordially Invited to tttend. 19. 1. 2. 3. 4. B. 6. Mr. Tighe Mecredy and Miss Amy Rumsey Mr. Septimus Rumsey and Miss Woodland • Mr. Fiedler and Miss Alexander Mr. Wilson and Miss Wellman Mr, Oordon Mecredy and Miss McBride Mr. Garrett and Miss Mecredy . 20. Children's Playlet "Tne Washing Day" Characters Six Wives—Jean Corsan, Alice Fransen, Muriel Wallinger, Phyllis Small, Norma Wallinger, Hester Thompson Six Husbands—Maisie Small, Marion Robertson, Doris Wallinger, David Mecredy, Alex. Nisbet, Harvey Dixon Fairy Goodadvlce—Betty Green Song O Canada God Save the King NEWFOUNDLAND'S SECOND CONTINGENT IN ENGLAND St John's, Nfld., Feb. 17.—News was received horo today that Newfoundland's second contingent, numbering 250 men, has arrived at Liver- fool. Thsy will proceed at once to Fort Qeorge, Inverness, where thc flrst contingent Is being tralnod. Word bat been received in the city Stating that Paul Oeorge Bour, formerly In the tmploy of the Crows Nest Pass Lumber Company at Wardner, ,was killed In action at Toui on January 17th. Mr, Bour was a sergeant hi the <3Srd French Infantry Battalion. He .reported (or service it Vancouver When tha call to arms was Issued. He was a reservist ot a Nancy regiment. Mr. Bour was well known In Cranhrook, having visited this city on several occasions, and was universally wall liked. Oeorge Bour bat laid down bit lit* ln tbe defence of bit country. what mon eta -aortal rata dot MAVOR TAVLOR IS DISQUALIFIED Vancouver, B.C., Feb. 17.—Mayor Taylor this morning was declared disqualified and a new eleetlon (or mayor was ordered, but no dato has yet been fixed. Mr. Justice Clement agreed with a petition that Taylor's property qualifications wero (anlty. SEND LETTERS FREE Ottawa, Feb. 16.—Hon. Rodolph Le mieux has given notlco ot n resolution providing for tho sending of all mall matter to Canadian soldiers on active service tret o( upstage. PANTAGES PLEASED LAST NIUIIT Good Five Act Bill Presented at the Auditorium Heels With Approval The Pantages show this week presented a splendid bill. It was so well balanced that it was hard to pick the best one. Every act scored a lilt with the large audience. The opening act was by Rencllo and sister and this pair did a cycling stunt whioh was new to Cranbrook. They both proved themselves masters of the wheel and Introduced a three-wheeled cycle which has not been seen hero before. Ilcnnfngs, Lowls & Co. offered a comedy skit entitled ."Mixed Drinks," whicli was really a musical melange wltll comedy, singing, Instrumental music and dancing jumbled together Into a very pleasing number. The Morton Jewell Co. Introduced some new scenic effects for their en- tninco and proved to bc a quintette of jugglers beaded by Miss Morton. Tliey Introduced some very clever feats, mixed with several up-to- date songs which added to the novelty ot the number. Oibson & Dyso, proved to be two very eccentric and versatile comedians with an act thr.t had snap and ao from beginning to end. The hydra- iieodcd policcmau and tho young man who was about to bo married greatly amused the crowd. The bill closed with tho melo-dramu entitled "Outwitted," which was excellently staged nnd proved a most unusual drama full of pathos and unusual situations. Miss Netta Qtiiiin, Mr. Ronald Bradley p.nd Edward Hearn presented tlio playlet in a most convincing manner. (food Bill Next Week The Auditorium theatre will offer next week "The Serpent of the Nile" the headline attraction. "Thc Serpent of tho Nile" is presented by Botliwell Browne, who appears ln per- son as Cleopatra, assisted by Francis Young and a bevy ot dancing girls. Tho opening scene shows the Throne room in the Temple Isls, where the queen In a meditative mood, is waiting for the coming of her lover, Anthony. She has a presentment of evil and offers up incenso to the gods, then performing the dance of Incense. The Gods, however, are not appeased, for a slave brings hor the news that Anthony Is dead. In a passion of re- morso Cleopatra has the Serpent brought to her and ln a wild fantastic dance begs It to give her the kiss of death, which he docs, colling around her throat. After a short struggle 'Cleopatra's life expires at the foot of her throne. Musical comedy will be contributed to the hill by Archie Nicholson and company, while the sketch number wlll bo presented by Kelcey Conboy and Rose Marston. "The Claim Agent" Is a little comedy ot every-day life. A pretty waltresB without funds tries to beat the railway com- pnny on a take accident claim. The act ls full ot funny laughs and situations and played thirty-eight consecutive weeks ln Greater New York. The characters In tho sketch are: the Waitress, which Is portrayed by Miss Marston; a lawyer, an Irish woman and tho Claim Agent, all three of which are played by Mr. Conboy. Other acts on the bill Include Jimmy Green, comedian, nnd Grace La Dell and company in a Parisian shooting act EASTPORT ROAD IS NOW ASSURED Connecting Links lo .Be .Finished This Vear in Oreat Interna. tlonal Highway. Tho Eastport road, which Is the wagon rond between Eastport and Banners Fery on the American side, is now an asured fact and will be completed this year. The U. S. Forestry Service hus had the matter under advisement for some time and have estimated that tho rood would cost $18,000 to complete. Last year a very fine ncw Bteel bridge was constructed near Eastport. Recently the Board of Trade In Cranbrook was advised that the county commissioners at Bonners Ferry had appropriated •.5,000 for the road which together with the appropriation secured by thc Forestry Service, will insure Its immediate construction. Tho matter Is now up to the British Columbia government to complete the •ond between Cranbrook and Klngs- cato. Thomas Caven has the matter in hand and lt Is hoped that a large enough appropriation will be mads to finish the road on this side of the line nnd thus connect up two very rich dsltrlcts locally. When completed the road will connect up the mislng links between Spokane and Calgary In what will In tbe future he one of the most Important International highways In the western part of the continent, a road that wlll eventually become the tourist's chosen route. Tho scenic grandeur of fs route cannot be duplicated any- ere iu North America and Its completion will be of vast Importance commercially Unking up the prairie country of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Eastern British Columbia with Spokane, Washington and tho other western states. ANNUAL MEETING HOARD OF TRADE Many .Mutters ol Importance to be Discussed Next Wednesday Evening The annual meeting of the Cranbrook Board of Trade has been called to meet at the council chambers, City Hall, on next Wednesday evening next, February 24th, at eight o'clock. There are a number of matters which are of great importance to the city and district which wlll come up to be dealt wltli by this meeting. Reports of the officers for the past year will be received and discussed. The election of ollicers for the coming year will be one of the duties of thc meeting. This is a meeting which every citizen of Cranbrook should attend, and not only attend but lend their Influence fn the right direction. Cranbrook citizens have a habit of standing back und criticising the Board of Trade as If the organization was effected only to serve the purpose of a handful ot the citizens, lt Is the handful which keeps the Board of Trade alive, but that ls because many citizens shirk their duty. The Board of Trade has come to be recognized In most Canadian cities as an Integral part of their municipal life aud its meetings are as Important as the city council or tbe police commission. Hoards of Trade are incorporated under tlie provincial law and tlicir powers and duties outlined. A properly working Board of Trade that has the shoulders of tho people behind It can accomplish an immense amount of good. Its best Work Is done in times snch as we are experiencing at thc present In good times It Is not so | Cranbrook Important for the citizens to co-operate but in these times It Is actually imperative to swim together or singly sink. CRANBROOK MED UD (HUT Hen From Kimberley, Jtarysvllle, Fort Sleele and Bull Hirer ta Tliird Muster Cranbrook's quota to the third Canadian contingent is being mobilised this week and dally drills are being made by those who are forming this contingent. Col. Mackey. of Fernie, waB here thc first of the week with orders to begin the mobilization and the local ollicers of the 107th regiment were soon ln touch with the men who bad expressed their desire to go and most ot them had arrived ln the city yesterday. Col. Mackey inspected the men nnd pronounced them a fine body of soldiers. The thirty men who comprise Cranbrook's share of the third contingent are all members of C. and D. companies, Craubrook, although some of them have been working ln outside points. Men from Kimberley, Marysville. Fort Steele and Bull River are in the third contingent It is understood that this contingent will not go through the same amount of training as have the other contingents. Tliey expect to leave for Victoria next week and will therefore shortly follow the second contingent, which is just now leaving for Kngland. The men who are composing the third Canadian contingent may bo on thc fighting line within three months. The following is the list of those who are volunteering for service with the third Canadian contingent from THE CRANHROOK PUBLIC MARKET Attendance Last Saturday tbe Largest Ever—Brisk Buying Feature ol Market ('. < empaej Sgt Martin T. Harris Corp. T. laldlaw Lance-Corp. Sidney S. Paul Pte. Chas. F. Millo-ln Pte. Peter N. MacKinnon Re. Wm. A. Alley Pte. Michael Chas. Mackey Pte. Stanley Bristow Pte. Hubert Heard Pte. Wm. Cowan Pte. Clifford Kelly Pte. J. W. Stewart Pte. Henry Arthur Fowkes Pte. Horace R. Cook (married). D. Company Sgt Louis Tbeobold Corl. D. V. Dunlop Lance-Corp. T. H. Bronsdon Pte. John C. Malcolm Pte. William Hewson Pte. Valentine Goggs Pte. Frank Goggs Pte. John Smith Pte. Wm. Gray Pte. Thomas Goode Pte. Herbert Varley Pte. G. H. Merrick Pte. Edward A. Walsh Pte. Alexander Sutherland Pte. Horace Chapman Pte. Geo. S. Macdonald Last Saturday's market in point of attendance was the largest since the opening. Lively buying characterized Saturday's market The demand for meats, such as beef and pork continued during the early part of the morning. The following pricef prevailed during Saturday's sales: Pork-.-.-.-- ~ 16c. to l"c. Honey 76c. jar Butter 36c. Ib. Chicken 76c. Milk '. 10c. Quart Honey Doc tin Head cheese 12ttc. Ib Lettuce Mc. bunch Rabbits 60c. pair Pork sausages 17-Hc. Ib. Pork pies lee- Bread 3 loaves (or 25c. Eggs 60c. doz. Chickens 60c. and 76c. I Bee( I'e-i Veal «•**■ Currant loaf bread Me. I Candles 35c. and tte. lb. Currant buns 16c. dozen. Steamed hrown bread.. 2 loaves for 16c j Jam Doughnuts 30c. doz ; Vancouver, Feb. 17.—Hundreds of Ginger snaps Me. dosen | men are enlisting daily for tbe third Cookies 10c. dozen j contingent to be enrolled in Van- Doughnuta 16c. dosen j COurer for the front The men of tbe Spiced buns 16c. dozen | second contingent from Victoria have pics 30c. each Roll s Mc -dosen Potatoes W-M cwt Buttermilk Wc. qt Pickles 16c. pint Rhubsrb 13Hc. lb. Cabbage 3c. lb. Bread ste. lost Garden peas 10c .lb. Marmalade 35c. pt 66c. qt. Steamed white bread. .2 loaves for 15c. SECOND CONTINGENT OFF FOR THE FRONT Cranbrook Xen Witt Second Con- tlngeat Leave on Special Trele. (or tbe East TIIE GRIM REAPER GATHERS THEM IN Another Old-Timer Answers the Last Boll (all-48 Years It East Kootenay J. C. Stacy, one of the oldest settlers In East Kootenay, died at the home of Mr. J. Taylor In this city lost Friday morning. Mr. Stacey first came to this dlstilct 40 years ago, then a very young man and sought his fortune tn mining and farming, devoting his latter years In farming exclusively. He was 83 years ot age. He owned a farm in the Skookumchuck country, which he Bold a few years ago at a fair price and has since lived in retirement, although he purchased some land near Cranbrook but never improved it. Funeral services wcre conducted from the Beatty undertaking parlors and Christ church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment made in the Church of England cemetery. The last rites were conducted by Rev. A. B. Lane. Deceased was an olu soldier, belonging In years gone by to tho Life Guardsmen. Ho drew a pension from the government Ills long years of residence In this district baa given him a very extended acquaintance and he was esteemed (or his sterling traits ol character by all who entered tht honor ot hit friendship. left for the east In three special trains and thc Vancouver section of the second contingent is expected to leave In a few days. London, Ont, Feb. 16.—Col. Deal- son, commander of tbe 4th Infantry brigade ol the Canadian expeditionary force, Is in the city nlapectlng tbe troops of the second contingent. Col. Denlson said he expected the second overseas force would leave lor England any day now. C. L. COWAN ELECTED MODERATOR Kootenay Presbytery Elect Ttsaf Waldo Clergyman to Preside Iw Tear At the meeting of the Presbytery of Kootenay, held at Nelson Tueaday, Rev. C. L. Cowan, ot Waldo, was elected moderator for the ensuing term. Rev. Mr. Cowan was boru and educated In Scotland and, having In bit youth attended college nl Glaagow. In Canada he graduated from Manitoba College in 1912 and since his ordination he has been minister ol tbe Presbyterian church at Waldo. Ht It ' well known ln literary circlet. GERMAN ARRIVES WITH BRITISH AROARD Buesnos Ayres, Feb. 17.—The Oerman steamer Holgcr, witb tbe crews and passengers of British steamers sunk ln the Atlantic by German warships arrived horo today. Among those on board was thc crew of the British steamer Highland Brae, which sailed from London January 3rd for Buonos Ayres. It was a vessel ol 7366 tons and belonged to tbe Nelson Steam Navigation company of Loa- tsVe* FOUR THB CRANBROOK BUULD TMMDAT. FEBRUARY 18th, 1915 fHI CRANBROOK HERALD L. P. Sullivan, Editor 1. st, Thompson, Basinets Mtnager lapscrlptJea Btttt Oat Ttar ts.oo Ua Months 1.00 Thrta Mouths 60 Advtrtlstag Btttt Display Advtrtlttng, 16 csnts per Colusa inch. Reading Notices or Classified Ads. M •eats sw Hat. Cranbrook, B.C, February 18th, 1915 EDITORIAL NOTB8 This may be called the Pink Lemon fade) edition ot the Cranbrook Herald. Preserve it. Mrs. Charles Hilton, ot Yahk, arrived ln tho city on Tuesday for a few daya visit with her mother, MrB. Maystre. Mrs. Maystre celebrated her 65th birthday on Wednesday afternoon, n large number of friends calling on her and extending congratulations. The veil is gradually being lifted on the "Buy Canadian Made Goods" recently given a lot ot publicity throughout Canada. The Canadian manufacturer will now reap his reward. The members of tho third contingent are being entertained at tho Rex theatre tonight by thc management of that house. Tho pictures are of a military character, being scenes at Valcartler camp and the sailing of tho first contingent The men wore escorted to the theatre by tlle officers of the 107th regiment. There Is no one objects to the payment of wnr taxeB, but the manner In which the war taxes for Canada are being applied are worklng'a double nnd unnecessary hardship on every man, woman and child in the Dominion. The total amount of taxes scheduled to be raised by the new program amounts to about ROO lor every man, woman and child In the Dominion. Customs duties have been raised 5% on preferential and ly,c/r on general tariffs. This oppllos to practically everything, Including most ot the necessities of life. The result wlll be that these articles, although they may be manufactured in Canada, wlll immediately rise in price 6 or 7Vs7r. The government will got some revenue but thc Canadian manufacturer wlll enrich himself at the expense of the people. Luxuries, such as silks, automobiles, etc., aro not given any Increased taxation but fail Under the same rate as thc necessities of life. With the exception ot special taxes on notes in circulation of chartered banks and taxes on tickets, both railroad and steamship. both of which can be collected trom their customers, the moneyed Interests of the country have been let severely alone and will not have to pay any more taxes than the poor man. Letters, postcards, cheques, telegrams, etc., must all have war stamps annexed. The principal objection of the business man ts the collection of taxes on stock nlready In hand, stock that has been paid for and advertised lor Bale at given prices. The assessment ot war taxes without somebody being scorched ls almost an Impossibility we admit, but the fixing of taxes on necessities of ltto is something we believe which should have been avoided and the luxuries of tlie country made to yield a little more revenue. WHEN WILL IT END! In discussing tlie terrible European war which is in progress the question that ls most olten debated Is, When will It end? That Britain and her allies will eventually come out lop dog is never tor n moment doubted. Experience nnd past history coupled with tho knowledge that the empire has almost unlimited resources to draw upon to aid her in her task, inspire a feeling ot confidence in the Britisher's heart that to win is beyond the realms of j question—the only thing tn doubt Is how long will lt take to crush thej Prussian tyrant. If the same confldonce could fill the heart of the South Vancouver working man as he wends his way up to the municipal hall these cold, frosty mornings what a happiness would bo j reflected on his countenance ln a vague sort of way he feels that tho only way he can be employed at tho present tlmo Ib by getting a Job on tho roads, or the waterworks, laying sidewalks, or some other form ot municipal work. Arriving nt the hall he meets with a crowd of his follows who ore on the same errand. Some of them propose that they interview the council and demand work. That is done and the only satlsafctlon gained is In being told that the reeve and council are doing their level best to find money with which to provide the necessary employment. They come out of the municipal chamber with a crushed look and with a sad heart thoy contemplate their lot These were the men who were attracted by tho lurid pamphlets clrcu- describlng and dilating on the wonderful El Dorado ln in the old land, describing and dilating on the wonderful El Dorado ln the West that only needed them to come out and help develop lt. These wcre the men who nttended cinematograph shows In the old land where films supplied by the authorities at Victoria depicted glorious scenes in British Columbia orchards and unrivalled scenery on her rivers i where the red salmon was being I picked ont ot the water. j Those wcre tho men who wcre led to believe that no man need ever want , employment who was willing and anx- \ loiis to work. ' These were the men that were told through government pamphlets that there were no poorhotiocs in B.C. —there was no need for them. The working mon in Oreater Vancouver who came out from the old land came with tho avowed intention i or improving their position—in many j cases sacrificing good, lucrative posts iu order to carry out their laudable ambition their friends rich and now they would throw you. on the scrap heap. Get after them and make thorn disgorge.—Greater Vancouver Chinook. WHAT IS WRONG IN CANADA A Britisher came Into our office this week und told us his troubles. For twenty-fivo yenrs thlB man worked at Ills trade in the old country drawing good wages and enjoying the comforts of life, although unable to amass any great competence, he had managed to save a few dollars. To oxplaln hla affluence while there he told of ordering two tailor made suits at once. Think of it! Don't worry over spilled milk, stock had to be watered. February has only 28 days, but the rent comes round just the same. The high cost of living has given way to the high cost of fighting. Even n train ot thought Isn't always on time. The Herald, for instance. Instead of Imagining trouble why Finally he was attracted by tho „„, ,mlg,M bu9me88 ,, g00d. Tfy The Btreet sales of the Herald last week was 210 copies, and not a scandal mentioned. This is the happiest country in tbe world. If we only had the money Joy would reign supreme. Where one Cranbrook man la pushed to the front a thousand othera are pushed to the wall. A dye famine Is feared. And so tbe cost of dyeing Is to be added to tbe high cost of living. Get tbe ropet This will be a good year ln Cranbrook for crops. The crop ol rumors is the greatest feature so far. The trade-at-home movement Is taking In Cranbrook. Encourage the good work, Mr. Business Man, by ad- Tbe Farmers' Institute meeting on Saturday, elsewhere reported, was largely attended and evinced a liveliness of interest we have not always seen at these meetings. Mr. Williams' paper laid before the meeting tbe needs ol some better system of disposing of local eggs and the advantages of an egg depot were well presented. Mr. Williams Is a pleasing and capable speaker and clearly makes his points without waste of effort his remarks merit carelul consideration and the matter should come up again after lt has had such. We believe much good has been accomplished by the discussion on the milk depot, creamery, etc. We regretted to hear several declaiming at the lack of action and accomplishment by the meeting, but we believe Messrs. Soren Johnson and W. P. Macdonald were sound In their remarks that much work was yet necessary before we are ready for a creamery and that the establishment of a milk depot would not at present effect enough of a saving to the producer to make lt profitable either tor him or his customers. It certainly was most opportune and served a good purpose to have the dairy commissioner on hand, as bis remarks re the need ot certain supplies have put before the ranchers In an authoritative way the mistake ol prematurely undertaking the handling and financing ol a co-operative establishment ot any kind tor disposal of dairy products till the product ls In sight Aside from the present lack of money for such, Is the even more serious lack of supply of produce. Four hundred or upwards of good cows tho year round means the ranchers must got a linstlc on. A splendid purposo was served, we believe, by the directors having Mr. Rive here and getting outside authoritative opinion to clear the air and see what It before ut. The first iar usually came after they bad been about a montll In the country —Just becoming acquainted ln a little way with the conditions as they found them. In place of being able to go and settle on thc wonderful valleys of B. C. they bad read so much about—about tho only hope of helping to develop thc province's resources lay along the car tracks, the sidewalk or the sewer. Train load after train load ol some of Britain's best manhood came rolling in, depositing its human freight on the city plattorm, Irom which it wended Its self to some rooming house or perhaps rented a house, but left severely alone so far as guidance or assistance was concerned ln Its loyal attempt to help make the British Empire more prosperous by developing the resources ot the province. During tho time this was going on tho Provinclnl Government was busy handing out all the agricultural land to speculators who knew thnt from the land cometh all wealth. When the worker went to enquire as to the best way to locate himself on a piece ol land whereon ho would be nble to make a living tor htmsell and some others he was staggered with the conditions under which he would have to work. Very soon ho got his eyes opened and the farther he looked the more he was convinced that so (ar as the land question was concerned it was a dead Issue lor him. Tho real estate boom was at Its height and lor the time being he could get plenty of employment one way or another. But the question always came to him when he went down to meet some friend who hnd come ln with the last train load: Where will It end? These are tho men who we meet trudging their way up to tlio city halls, to the municipal halls. The visions of a nice comfortable little farm or ranch where there would be peace and plenty has vanished and in its place looms the dread spectre of want and misery. Workers of Greater Vancouver, It Is not your mayors or aldermen, your reeves and councils who are responsible for this condition of things. They are no more responsible than you are yourself. The blame lies a tthe door ot the Provlnclul Government who brought you hero on false pretences, misguided you, ill-treated you, and now, when you are Btarving, turn round and Insult you by telling you to "Have Confidence." The councils are doing their level best with the limited resources at their command to palliate the evil but even they aro powerless unless you yourselves help. You have a right to live. Thc only way you can live is to work. Demand that right, but demand it from the proper parties, tho parties who havo robbed you of somo of the best years ot your life. They brought you out hers to make Uiemaelvoa and lurid advertising of the faraway u Dominion of Canada and especially British Columbia. The wages he was receiving was only about halt what he could get In this country. After considering the matter for some time ho finally resigned his position and one day set sail for the west with his family. His first stop was at Winnipeg, where he waB induced to invest the major portion of his savlngB ln some land. A few months after this purchase the land was taken from him because the man who sold lt to him had no title and he had pucrhased with the advice ot a solicitor. After this experience he secured a few weeks work at his trade and came on to British Columbia, where he was told that ten acres ot fruit land would make a man rich In a short time. He came to Cranbrook and secured some of this land. After some experimentation he decided that JerUsfng'youVprtMiT fruit (arming on that particular piece of land was a failure. He manageB to securo a lew weeks work each year now at his trade. On his last year's work he still has a balance ol, c . -™ . -j ...'. ... ... doub(le) the score at a bowling meet. about $300 coming nnd can t get one | ___ cent. His three sons both lost their i Res|deIlt8 „, c,anbrook street are lobs and the family are now In very i gettmf up a peUUon a8klng ae c|ty straightened clrcumctances. j mmca to tan,ta them wlUl a „fe. He hasn't any money to get out of; Dont unui'after the snow bas dlsap- tlie country, there ls no proBpect of ^fed, work In sight, he cannot farm his land without capital and If he had he, Tlle new „„,. mcrea,es tbe rate I wtth the ***«M>,-P; **•« confidence nnd doubts whether he would be able to 0n post cards and letters one cent It Jth8 ,f'l^m °f 'he w.hole cMXlKi make a living. He never worked so _ D0 aKamr, to plaCo a war tax world; ' •"**"' Wself on my noble hard ln Ills life before and never en- stamp on a „,,,„„. How about tbe! al,c;st,ry' 0** *}»„*_ %*—_ w" dured one-tenth the hardships. He Is I local Btamp, I'»™» '"«> »hlch I had descended. My Intelligent and capable and willing to■ ne0P'e were abounding ln prosperity, work but from appearances the only! Laboratory tests Indlcnte that rad-lthelr ■hlP« »°«ted ""to every port In recourse left htm is starvation or; lum may be used as fertiliser. IfUie worU. »ud their manufacturing charity. $160,000 worth of radium Is used to! P1"""* "'o 'belr wares In every mart Where arc those visions so luridly' treat a cancer, how much would be'. <"-» P">«. tllwat sunny In the loved painted by thc government of British ; needed to treat a rundown Cranbrook ta»d °« W» fth and my people were tiuwtcu uj mic bui #._--• tnflkln* IntellATtiml nrnrrpaa mnra Columbia to the Old Country work-; tnrml ^ ingmen" His story IsMrat,.onein ; ^ another form of thousands of other , t,'. .,,„„ immigrants who have been induced to \ei 8ll"«"> »•» '** »,to»r- The'e come out to the great west J™ **, 8 J™*"* 'r°V IT , .. . I "scraped," In the process of making He Is now tn mlddlo life and has to | B worla,8 mmi He ,num , cM_ start over again some place providing , (c tafb m „,, worU to a. . s. sst-. -t—_— Ao rtnsl Ua " * It Is well known that railroaders ; In Cranbrook have to "double tbe 1 hill,' but It is something new to REAPING THE WHIRLWIND A sad, misshapen thing, grim vlsag- ed, and with blood-shot, deep-drawn eyes, came trembling to my door ln the dead ot last night, and knocked co toebly tbat I scare did bear the summons. Startled at tbe apparition which confronted me on opening the door, I could not repress a shudder and an exclamation ot dismay as this terrible object In human form tottered acrosB my .threshold and sank trembling ln the flrst convenient chair. The long, gaunt frame had once evidently housed a man, but now emaciated and worn by privation anu dissipation tt was only a walking skeleton, with tbe deep marks cf depression and sorrow on (ace and head. An old and tattered uniform beat feebly against the shriveled limbs nnd a long angry scar across his face but relieved the impression of an un- washod face and a blood-clotfed beard. A sword was sheathed on the one sldo and a revolver swung In Its Holster upon the other. The wreck seemed Incapable of using either. "Stranger," I said as he sat musing bofore my grate, seemingly without absorbing any of Its warmth, his gaunt frame shaking ns he gated at tbe red coals, "whither thou goest and why have you called here at this unearthly hour?" "I came," he said, "because I am starving, and seeing your light st such an hour thought that perhaps here I might find food, although I am denied by all my former friends and by all the world." "HeavensI" I exclaimed, "forgive my unthoughtfulness and I will hnve a bounteous repast before you as soon as possible." "Calm yourself," replied the visitor, "while my aching vitals require sustenance there Is food greater than that which I most desire." "Stranger, I do not understand you." The visitor drew himself up and Bald: "Only a tew shnrt days ago I was one j ot the proudest men ln the world. I was In a position ol high authority, he can get the chance to start. He { ^ or ag rMor(, says that he thinks that a white man j y , comes fourth In British Columbia.: Tho prmtlng department ln the Ohio After the Japs, Chinese, Hindoos nnd; state pr|BOn was dosed for the rea- other allenB are provided with work i „„„ that there was not a printer "do- the Britisher can have a chance at inf, time." If a number ot delinquents what ls left He has been grafted and ; t0 the Herald dont toon "come preyod Upon by unscrupulous capitalists until he ls despondent, sick at heart and has lost his faith ln mankind. Who is responsible? The British Columbia government for whnt has happened ln this province and the Dominion government tor the whole of Canada. Has there been any Britlsb justice in the way thia man has been treated? There aro thousands like blm. BOWLING On February llth the Would-Becs mot the May-Bees In the Y.M.C.A. (hive). Upon this game second place In the league depended and consequently both swarms were out for the honey. The May-Bees set a merry pace and their opponents followed to a man. An outstanding feature ol the game waa the tact that the loser's score was sufficient to have won any previous game In tho league and this lact alone says much for the May-Bees tor tbey won out winners by 6 to 3 pins. Woodbees across" with a lew dollara on back subscrpitlon we Intend to apply lor the Ohio job. The average audience atartt aueh a scramble at the conclusion ol a concert that the Guelph Mercury says people seem to think the tint verse of the National Anthem runt like this: "Now get your overshoes, And grab your overcoat And do It quick. Then get up Irom your seat, And beat a quick retreat, Don't let folks think you're 'sleep Get a wiggle on." "People who live In glass bouses should undress In the dark." This little squib wns printed list week with the Idea ol persuading t certain gentleman to lower his blinds at night when he decides to retire, and bit tht hay. When a man wanta to admire his shape before a looking glut he should be tlone with hit vtnity. II ho entertains the Idea that ht It t perlect "September Morn" bt tbould try the stunt down at the creek, the scene Is very Incomplete without a little water. The decision ol the Lethbridge Board ot Trade to change the name ot the Belly River wlll meet with approval, at least by tbe editor ot this paper. Some eight years ago, when "Old Man" Simpson started the Lethbridge Herald, the present editor ot the Cranbrook Herald, then t common printer drawing a salary ol |I4 per, 1E4 131 124 but now an editor getting a whole lot loss, went to Lethbridge to help es- The C.P.R. and tho Drummers met tubllsh the plant. On tbe first Sunday on the Y. alleys on the 17th, the play | afternoon, while strolling around the being close nnd exciting, many of the then almost unknown burg, tht printer eventually tound himself down at tbe river. Being nnxlous to learn something of the place, be asked t young lady, who waB leading a little child by the band, what the name ot tbe river might bo. Tbe young lady colored up and said, somewhat btth- fulty: "I know but I don't like to tell you." This seemed strange, but the nnswer came In t short while, lor nfter the young lady htd gone on about fifty yards she turned and, putting ber hands up to her mouth tt II to guard her words bo tbat no one else might hoar them, said: "Mister, tbe name of that river la the Belly River." And with that tbe made a hasty retreat. Ever since tbat time we havc been firmly convinced that the Belly River should not be paraded before the general public, M least not lo that seemingly naked style. Change .It. please. It surely needt fixing. 1 3 > 33 83 38 ?,1 Abbott ... 51 41 Hanna ... 41 48 49 135 120 Ul Maybees 1 2 3 Burker ... 48 82 43 Delmei 4> 43 38 Hockey .. 67 50 43 fans had to tie down their hair to avoid losing It Tho boys on both teams played for all they were worth. L. Barnes starred for the Drummers and H. Stevens (old reliable) put tbe Railroaders on the map with tn In- Mal effort of 61 pine, the final scores were 810 to 323 in favor ot tbe C. P .11. by 13 pins. C. P. B. 1 2 3 E. Stevens H. Stevens 33 82 14 48 81 33 60 83 117 138 78 Drummers 1 2 3 Walsh .... 84 45 30 20 (8 82 Turnley ... 28 36 28 id Mt 10 malting intellectual progress, were doing better things for themselves trom day to day, were performing an altruistic service for mankind nnd were enjoying the good tavor of humanity everywhere. From millions ot happy homes the daily smoke curled upward, and busy housewives were flitting to and (ro with laughing children about their knees -and hungry husbands homeward bound at evening met the children at the gate, way tor tbe daily romp. In all my loved land only happiness end.peace abounded. "Now, all It gone. The work ol the psst century ta economic progress has been lost The good name I possessed before tht world It Irretrievably lost, and tbe proud heritage I always boasted Is being trailed In tbe dust. I have been at war. I have invaded my brother's borne, I have despoiled his country, I have murdered blm nnd burned hla house and laid waste bis cities, I have been a red glutton and for days have bathed ta the blood of fallen toes. Priceless works ol human genius and beautiful monuments of historic times have fallen under my ruthless hand and hare been destroyed. I have left behind me only homes battered In ruins and tbeir sons dead In tbe streets. My own country Is a sea ol widow's weeds and sad eyed orphans. "Having town my whirlwind I am now reaping tbe harvest Tbe world Is turned against me, my passion Is dying within my breast, and to my mind comet only tbe horrible nightmares produced by tbe result ot my reckless folly and Its awful algal- flcance. At night tbe black spectres seem beating, beating, beating at my brain and aa tbe rising sun lights the day It only brings back to me more vividly the realities of the horrors through which I have lived. I thought I waa strong, I find I am weak. I trusted ln the strength ot my strong right arm and It has tailed me. Not only nm I losing my all, but the work ot all the great countrymen ot mine Is doomed to oblivion, because ot my over-sealous haste. I have wrought an inexpiable domnatlon upon the earth and darkness and murder are my only resources to the end, whioh I now foresee will be with the screaming curset ot millions ol starved, outraged and slaughtered women and children and tbeir murdered husbands and lathers to greet me In the great beyond. I crave the world's pardon. I would give my life gladly could I step back again upon tbe proud pedestal ol a tew days ago But my crimes have been too many, too sordid and vicious lor any hope but an ignominious death." As my guest recounted the awful details ol bis horrible deeds, I lelt that something human waa missing Irom tbat bleak frame, that something vital had slipped In tbe brain machinery of this guest and that only somewhere In the great unknown wns tt possible to comprehend the abasement and degradation to which this thing had sunk. I opened the door and he passed out Into the deep black night, tad at ht vanished I taw written upon bit hairnet tht war* "OtnaaBy." Ira R. Manning, Ltd. The Quality Grocery February Cleanup Sale We are offering all of our crockery and glassware at 25 per cent discount. Remember in this sale nothing Is reserved—everything goes at this discount. It will pay you to took up your needs in this line and stock up now. The careful, economical housewife knows what 25 per cent discount means, its twice what you pay the money-lenders on an iron bound mortgage and you think then you pay enough. Come ln and look over these goods and consider the values offered. *» Sort over your dishes and see what have been broken in the rush of the winter season and replace them during this sale. You won't have the same opportunity to buy at these low prices a»*ain. Eggs 25 cents per dozen We are offering recandled eggs at 25 cents per dozen. These eggs are splendid for cooking and a great big value for the price. They are only on sale at this price while they last and our stock is not big so order early. A Butter Special Just received a fresh shipment of Eastern Township Butter, put up in neat and handy litle boxes—4 lbs. to the box—$4,86 per box. This is strictly frosh creamery butter and a favorite with our customers who have used it before. Try a box. It will save you money on your grocery bill for the month. Watch Our Windows For Fresh Vegetables and Fruits ; | P. BURNS & CO., LTD. i 1 .*,-_-- mi. - I'm.. I * Packers and orovlilontn Shamrock Brand Hams,! Bacon, Butter, Lard. See our Windows for' Saturday specials '"***••»**** THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Miss Helen Harrison, secretary- treasurer of the Cranbrook Branch of tlie St John Ambulance Association, Is In receipt ot the following letter from the provinclnl headquarters at Vancouver: Important Circular ~ The Grand Priory ol the Order ot the Hospital ol St. John ot Jerusalem In England, of which yon have tbe honor of being a member or associate, baa forwarded a circular letter saying that the Army Council has approved ol an otter Irom the Order to provide. and maintain lor service abroad or at home, tor a period ol not less than six months, a fully equipped Oeneral Hospital of 625 beds, to bo designated ns "The St John Ambulance Brigado Hospital." Sir Herbert Perrott, secretary of the Oeneral Council of tho Order, states that the probable cost ot each hed will be £100 lor the year, and expresses the hope that all members ol the Order and associates will, by personal contributions and otherwise, make the proposed hospital a complete, success. Any person contributing $'.00.00 would have a bed bearing his or her name. Any town or city raising that sum could have a bed dedicated to them, or the province as a whole may contribute sufficient to have one or more beds known as the British Columbia beds.. There are over 2,000 certilieate holders In B. C. If enrh one contributes 11.00 or moie, accnrdlng to his means, a handsome sum could be realised lor this laudable purpose. He would have tho privilege, tt a very small cost, ot contributing to the welfare of those who have bravely gone to the Iront. We expect tbat our Canadians will soon be In the flr- 'ng line, and no doubt many ol them will be wounded, and It will be a satisfaction tb know that wo are helping In no small way to relieve their suffering. We have no doubt thnt oach ono ol you wlll make a contribution which wlll enable us to equip at least lour beds lor this worthy object Wt would request therefore, that you send a contribution without delay to the Secretary of your center, who wlll in turn forward lt to the Honorary Secretary of the B. C. Council. It Is hoped that all contributions will be ta before February 28th, 1915. Contributions may be sent to Miss Harrison, Box 101, Cranbrook, who wlll f -, to Vancouver. FERNIE'S VOLUNTEERS Are we treating our volunteers right? Besides contributing freely to the patriotic lund and Red Cross work, Ci anbrook has raised over $900 tor the volunteer company there, They presented eacb departing volunteer with a ten dollar gold piece. They were tnd are tireless ta advancing tha Interests ol the corps. The cltlsens pnid an Instructor to drill and Instruct tho men. Comparisons art odious, to thoso who suiter by tho comparison. Tho Daughters ol the Empire, tbe llobokths, W. It. Wilton and t tew othera hive done t great deal tor our men. Tho cltlsens generally have done but little. It Is trut that tbey have patronised patriotic amokera and concerts, but If we art correctly Informed, the proceed! ot one smoker have been placed In a bank, probably because the bank was ta need. The officers ol the regiment have been most unfairly burdened with expense, especially during tbt difficult period of establishing tbt corps ud sending away contingents. Tht blllt naturally gravitate to tbem. Now the uniforms art coming ud eaeh officer bas a considerable personal expense bill. The government prescribes tbe regimental badge but allows each corps to design and pay lor its own. The badges tor tbe Fcrnie corps will be here within I wtek. This ts iust t sample ot the many expenses that the men are up against Art the people treating them quite right at a tlmo Ilka this r-Fsrnls Free Praaa. ■ ■■-:■!m agm Mmmammma ■mmi WmOlmWSmi. FEBRUARY Ittb. 191* THS CRANBROOK HBIULD r*01 THRU EYE EXAMINATION is a very delicate business. It requires experience, a knowledge of optics, and the necessary instruments. We are fully equipped in all these particulars, and can determine with the utmost accuracy when a person should wear glasses, what sort of glasses they should be.-and we will supply them at the lowest possible cost, when these advantages are so handy don't you think it would be a mistake to do without glasses? W. H. Wilson Optician TOWN TOPICS D. McQlnnls, of Wardner, was tn tbo city Wednesday on business. Oeorge Stevenson returned Monday from a short business trip east. N. Hanson returned Tuesday from a short business trip to Calgary. C. H. MeDougall of the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co., Kimberley, was a business visitor on Wednesday. Mr. and MrB. Tom Herron returned last Monday trom a sleigh drive to Skookumchuck whore they went to Inspect some of their mining claims. The regular monthly meeting of tbe W. C. T. U. will be held at the borne of Mrs. A. A. MacKinnon on Garden nvenue on Thursdsy, February 25th, at 2.30 p.m. Roy Wadman, of the Cranbrook hotel staff, left Tuesday on a few days visit to Spokane. Roy his been overworked lately and will en- Joy a much needed rest We hive them going, the Pooh-Bah ot Wattsburg, Is suffering with cold leet. The lumbermen ta the valley are taking up a subscription for him. —The Tobacco Plains Bugle. Dr. F. W. Oreen hss received official Information of bis appointment at surgeon lieutenant with the 107th regiment and bas been Instructed to form a bearer section attached to tbe army medical corp. Malcolm Horie, ex-alderman ot Cranbrook, was In trom the Eaat Kootenay camp west of town yesterday on a hurried business trip. He states that the company will probably start their mill about March Ilrst Charles H. Wells, of Conlsboro, England, and Mary Ellen Morrison, of New Westminster, were married at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday evening, February 17th, 1915, at 7 o'clock by Rev. W. E. Dunham, the pastor. Moyle valley ranchers will receive I visit from the provincial government men, according to advices received here. At Glenllly school on Saturday, February 27th, nt II o'clock, T. A. F. Wrancko, W. Newton and M. 8. Mlddleton wlll visit that place. Cam Lindsay and Corporal McKay arrived In the city from l.eilibrldge Tuesday on a tow days furlough. Mr. Lindsay ruports things shaping nicely md tho call mny come at auy minute to go forward. Mr. McKay Ib a brother of Mrs. C. J. l.l-tlo and Mrs. W. J. Atchison. Tho Companions of the Forest, Ancient Order ot Foresters, held a social and danco In the Maple Hall on Wednesday, February lith. A big crowd turned out and everybody danced until the small hours of tho morning to tho good music and time ol the Kootenay Orchestra. Mr. James Chant, late of the Raworth Bros., Jewelers, of this city, left Wednesday last for the coast, where he will reside In future. Mr. Chant has been ■ rosldent of our clly lor several years, having been apprenticed to the watchmaking business with Raworth Bros. The Maple Hall Dancing Club held their regular dance Tuesday even- lag. February 16th. There wit t good crowd is usuil. This dance It becoming more popular each month and with music by the Kootenay orchestra everybody Is assured perfect dance time. The next dance will be held on March 2nd. Everybody welcome, subject to tbe committee -By permission ot the administration ol tht diocese, the rector ot Christ church wlll leave today tor coast points on a short vacation. During his absence be Will attend tbe Cathedral ta Victoria, at the consecration ol the Hrst bishop ol Kootenay, February 24th, tbe festival of St Matthew. The bishop bit pieced tbt Hit. A. B. Lane It taaponry chart* of tlw parish. Ted Attree waa ta town several days tbis week from bis ranch at In. Mrs. F, W. Burgess will receive on Thursdsy, Fehruiry 26th, from S to 0 p.m. Rev. W. K. Thomson wit ta Nolson this week attending i meeting of the Presbytery. Born—On Sundny, Februiry tbe 14th, to Mr and Mra. Oeorge Morrison ,of this city, a daughter. The third dance In the series to be given by tbe Masonic Social Club wlll be held next Thursday evening. P. DeVere Hunt, deputy sheriff, returned Tuesday trom Nelson, where he bis been on officlsl business. With the Imposition ot tbe wtr tax on foodstuffs the Cimdlin workman It thut deprived ol mother meal. Mrs, C. 0. Bennett ol Creston, Is visiting In tbe city this week, it tbe home ot her parents, Hr. ud Mrs. Ous Erickson. Fred Coffey lelt this week lor Fernie alter a visit with his family here. He Is now travelling auditor for P. Burns k Co. P. DeVere Hunt bis been notified thnt he has been appointed deputy sheriff for East Kootenay by Sheriff Tuck, of Nelson. Mr. Robs, ol Nelson, manager ol the P. Burns k Co. there, waa ta the city last week overhauling the refrigerating plant ta tbe local market Houston Ptlmer, plumber with J, D, McBride, left yesterdiy for Bull River, where he his t two week't Job at tbe C.P.R. mill on their blower sys- Robert Sainsbury ls back from tbe Windermere country, where be went on business matters ta connection with tbe Dominion government experimental farm. A. W. Collins, chief constable, bat volunteered tor tho front. Mr. Collins has served twelve years ta the British irmy. He bit seen service in Egypt md South Africa. Ht nerved with tbe Scot's Outrcs. M. A. Beale left today for Oolden md will visit then for a ftw daya returning tbe first ot tbt week. He will be accompanied home by Mrs. Beale md children .who hive been visiting tbere for tome tint. Tbe Cranbrook Farmers' Institute It to discuss I suggestion that special courses be btld it which farmers would leirn carpentry, bookkeeping, the cart ot machinery, milk testing and other subjects ot Importance to tbe mm engaged In agriculture. Tbt Idea it excellent md little difficulty should bt experienced ta putting It Into effect—Nelson Newt. The hall wit picked md Roo, tht coming member tor tht Federal house it Ottawa wu tt kit beat He handles niked facta without prayer or apology. He dott not tattle, nor cough, duck, dodge or wiggle. Ht can canst your tears to low or your fact to radiate laughter. Ht't got tbe mark ot tbe mister politician upon his brow. He expects to bombard Cranbrook md the Windermere Valley next week.—Jim Thistlebeak, ta Tbt Tobacco Pittas Bugle. Oeo. Hoggarth. proprietor ol tbt Cranbrook hotel, returned Monday (rom a lew days business trip to Moose Jaw md other prairie points He aaya tbe people oa tbt pralrto art nil optimistic md everyone It planting ns large acreage aa possible this year. V. Hydo Baker, who accompanied him to Moose Jaw, after it- tending to some business there, continued tbe Journey to tbe Old Country, where he will spend some time visiting it his old home, Ted Nell, ■ Crnnbrook boy, who bis been on n visit to his pirenta ta this city, returned to Calgary Sunday afternoon to rejoin bit regiment, the 31st Light Infantry. Ht waa accompanied to Calgary by kit brother Percy, wbo wlll also enlist md wbo hopes to go to the trout Ted md Percy Noll ire two ot Cranbrook's most popultr young men, hiring been residents ol this city lor years. Both are big, robust follows md tbe Lord help a Oerman wbo crosses their path. Tbe executive committee ot the Overseas Clnb (local branch) bid a meeting In tht V.M.C.A. hut lata*- dsy evening. A good dttt ol Important business connected with locil milters md suggestions from head- quarters, London, won takes ap. Thlt clnb It now la excellent shape and booming ta sn extraordinary manner md British cltlsens, naturalised or otherwise should Join tht local branch. Ba British. Tht next meeting night It Tuesday, February IS, la Maple Hall. There will ht tht regular monthly duet. Non-members mile, toe., ladles lie. TEA Will, BE SERVED FROM I TO MO EVERY AFTERNOON IN OUR ICE CREAM PARLOR ICE CREAM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th LITTLE * ATCSQSO* Mr. Oordon H. Thorpe Is a welcome visitor to Fernie this week. fanny Crosby, the hymn writer, died at Bridgeport, Conn., Saturday. Miss M. E. Colllngs left for Fernie the latter part of the week on a visit N. Hanson returned Tuesday from Calgary, where he has been on a few days business. 0. Ronald Furlong la In town for a tew days. He ta now living on bis rucb at Baker. Mrs. Jas. Brechin and children left Monday for the coast on an extended visit with relatives. Harry Drew, proprietor of the North Star hotel at Kimberley, was ta town ths Hrst of tbe week. Billy Orearea It out of hospital. He was successfully operated on at St. Eugene hospital lbr appendicitis. Miss Lily Conrad haa returned to Moyle after a visit at the home of Mr. Tom Hedigan, E1008 Nora avenue, Spokane. Miss Enid QUI waa a visitor to Moyie, the lakeside city, the end of the week, the guest of Mrs. J. T. Browning. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the lire tday of Lent Services ln keeping with t/e day were held In St. Mary's church. Tbt mild weather of the past fortnight has Induced the pusles around tbe Moyle lake to lift their tiny heads md blossom forth Into lower. A small bundle arrived by parcel post Friday last for Mr. and Mrs. H. Corbett It contained a tiny mass of humanity to gladden tbeir home. Roy Myers, of Cherry Creek, a dairy tanner ot that section, was In the city Saturday. Mr. Myers donnted a quantity ot beet to tbe Sunshine Society. A patriotic concert will be held at Kingsgate on Saturday. Tbe affair will bt conducted under the auspices ot tbt Moyle branch of tht Overseas Club. Rer. C. L. Cowan, pastor ol the Presbyterian church, Waldo, wu ta tbe city liat Monday on bis way to Nelson. He expects to return home tomorrow. W. H. Houston, ot Nelson, was In tht city Sunday. He was accompanied by bit two sons. Mr. Houston will visit it hli old borne ta Alton, Ont, lor some time. Archie Logan, chauffeur lor Burnt ml Jordan, contractors for tbe Koote-' my Central rallwiy, wis tn tbe city Saturday. Mr. Logu Is on bis way to Spokane, tha work hiving been completed . Oa Saturday, Februiry 27th, H. E. Upton, provtadtl poultry expert, md 8. H. Hopkins, live stock commissioner, will pay Cranbrook m official visit Farmers generally hire been looking lorward to thia visit for tome Sergeant L. T. Once of the Medicine Hit Cavalry, Is visiting In town with Mr. md Mrs. N. A. Wallinger lor lew days before leaving tor tbe front. Mr. Once wu formerly tn tbe employ ol tht C.P.R., being connected with the engineering department. The Marysville md District Farmers will have a visit trom government officials on Monday, March 1st The speakers will be S. H. Hopkins, who wlll speak on mixed farming, and H. E. Upton, poultry superintendent Tho meeting will be held ta Central hall, commencing at 2 p.m. Thtt the stores ot Cranbrook art offering some tempting prices wu Illustrated this week, when t tady who hid sent u order into tht null order house it Winnipeg wrote cancelling same, on learning sba could purchase tbe same article here—right tiers ta little old Cranbrook—two dollars cheaper thu tt Winnipeg. The buy-at-home movement nu converted mother to Its ranks. Little Marion Carr, tbe Ive-yetr-old daughter of Mr. ud Mra. R. C. Carr while playing near ■ pile of loga on Wednesday wat ciught under a large log which ta some manner rolled off the pile. No men were near at the tlmt ud her mother, assisted by mother woman, managed to extrl- cite tbt little girl titer considerable difficulty. She wu not dangerously Injured, although badly bruited by ber unhtppy accident. Then wu t very Urge crowd In attendance at tbt opening ot Little * Atchison on Tuesdiy iftornoon. Tht guests were served tat In tbe new lot cream parlors, which hive been handsomely finished md furnished, md they expressed admiration of tbe atw store and lu ippointments. While muy ot tbe Inns old customers it- tended tbt opening there wu also i Urge number of new faces wbo have been attracted by the opening of the hew store oa Biker street The ittractlveness of the store, tbe better location ud their idvertlslng hivt been getting results for this Irm which It not complaining of bird tinea, tat report! business "Better W. C. Jackson ,of Victoria, representing the Dominion department of agriculture is ln the city today arranging for a meeting with the farmers and stock breeders on Saturday evening, March 6th. Full particulars of the meeting will be announced later. "* Miss Florence Johnson has signed her position as teacher of the Moyle public school. Miss Johnson has been seriously Ul In the St. Eugene hospital for some time past, the recent sad death of her sister weighing heavily an her nervous system. Miss Johnson has been one of the most successful teachers Moyle has had, and the residents of that town learn with regret that she has been compelled to tender her resignation. A very interesting game of basket ball was played off on Monday evening In the Young Men's Club at 8 o'clock, when the Beavers severely defeated the Athletics with a score of 26 to 17. "Bill" Hopkins refereed the game to the satisfaction ot both the warring factions, whilst Mr. Mirams kindly acted bb judge of play. The next game will take place on Monday evening next when the Heavers wlll try md down the Stags. Mr. Vopy Rlcards acted as doorkeeper. Mrs. J. M. Mains, ot Toronto, Ont, wsb a Cranbrook visitor last week. She Is grand officer of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood ot Locomotive Engineers. On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Mains Inspected tbe local Auxiliary, who met In the Orange hall, ud was greatly pleased with the work the ladles put on. ln the evening a banquet was given ln honor ot Mrs. Mains ud a splendid Ume was spent by the Engineers and their wives. Mrs. Mains was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Barney during her visit in the city. AT DEATH'S DOOR ALL MEN ARE EQUAL London—"The man who dies at home doesn't know the pleasure of death, and I would much rather die here thu tn tbe most comfortable bed you could rig up at homo." This ls what a dying Irish soldier ta a rough field hospital at Ypres told Lieut H. R. Watson of the Highland Light Infantry. The soldier came of a long line of fighting stock. His father died on tbe battlefield of Abu Klea (In the Soudan) his father's father at Isandl- whana (South Africa) Mb parental great grandfather at Alma, and his grandfather's father at Waterloo. An own brother tell In the Boer war at Olencoe and another now lies wounded ln a military hospital. "I know I'm dying," aatd the soldier, "but I dont mind. It's always out ot luck ud runs In the family like wooden legs. There Is a Joy ln fighting tbat appeals to ne, and I wouldn't miss this set off tor'ill the world." The man's last words to his officer were: "Oood-bye, old chap; you were my superior n day or two ago, but at death's door all men are equal." CURLING The warm weather of the past few days has put a quietus on the curling tor tbe time being at least and has likely Interrupted the sport for tbe season. During the put few daya tbere were a number of bird lought ud Interesting matches pulled on the local Ice. Topham defeated Bowness In tbe Inala ol the Grand Challenge which wu the om*y event finished. Bowness md Harris are in the finals tor the Corby snd the Fink was Just getUng started. President Campbell has been successfully defending the Cosmopolitan cup against all challengers. TO OUR READERS On account ot some extraordinary delay ta a freight shipment of news print paper which Is somewhere along the line ot the C.P.R., we are compelled to Issue this edition on wrapping paper, wall paper md various assortments ot colors md sixes which we have In stock. Tbe chsnge Is not caused by the extra wtr tax, nor nre we endeavoring to Introduce "Pink Journalism" Into Cranbrook. We wlll issue again next week on tbe usual stock. Meanwhile we hive made arrangement! with W. H. Wilson, the eye specialist to look titer myone suffering Irom color blindness caused by this great purveyor ol thought WANT ADS. It. per word tor Irat week, ud lt. per word for tub week after Special for one week, on sale Saturday morning. Special This Week and Next JlL Ladies' silk and satin underskirts in all colors, including black. Regular Price... 11.75 Regular Price',. .$8.75 Regular Price...$8.00 SALE PRICE Regular Price...»3.50 SALE PRICE Regular Price. ..M.00 SALE PRICE..91.30 SALE PRICE $1.85 .1100 .18.15 SALE PRICE MM Regular Price... M.S5 SALE PRICE.13.00 Regular Price...M.50 SALE PRICE.. 18.15 Regular Price...M.00 SALE PRICE..(3.50 Regular Price...*5.50 SALE PRICE. 18.66 Nearly all sizes are included in the lot but to get a nice selection it would be well to come early, I COLUMN. CATHOLIC CBUBCU Sundays-Low mass at 1:30 a.m., high auu, 10:10 a.m.; Sunday School Irom I to I p.m.; Rotsry md Benediction it 1:11. p.m. Moadaye ud holy days ot obligation— Mut at I a.m. P. Plamondon, O.M.I IITOX PMSlITiaiAJ CHURCH Putor, W..K. Thomson Morning service, 11 a.m. Subject: "Your King and Country Noeds You." S .8. nnd Bible class, 3 p.m. Evening service ,7.30 p.m. Subject: "Jesus Christ and the Social Question—Jesus Teaching Concerning the Rich." Anthem—By choir. urar warms On Saturday, February 20th, at S p.m. we shall continue the song service entitled "Bessie and the Wolf." Sunday at 11 a.m. a holiness service. Afternoon at 3 p.m. the Sunday School. Evening a gospel service st 8 p.m Everybody Is heartily Invited to these services. Capt. and Mrs. Hustler. BAPTIST CHI ECH Rev. O. E. Kendall, Putor. Services 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Morning topic—"My Substitute In the Battle of Man-Soul." Evening topic—"The Revelation of Jesus Christ snd His Glorified Church." Sunday School and Fellowship Bible class, 3.00 p.m. Weekly Social Prayer Service Wednesday. 8.00 p.m. "He thnt is not for uie is against , Me and lie that gathereth not with : .Me seattereth." X1THOOIST CH01CH W. E. Duatiam, Putor. j Sunday services: Thc pastor will preach at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. | Morning subject: "The Conquered ; soul." Subject of talk to children: "God's Key to Life." Evening subject: "Tested Reserves. As a Fighting Unit." Tbere will be special music at eacb j service under the direction of Mr. Chas. F. Nidd, choir leader ud organist All are invited to the above services. f OB SAM OB W LETr-Twt_ house ta Armstrong avenue. Ntal Institute. torn mm mrm ton rent Apply Ed. Shackieton, plione ill. tl-s>t* to MHf cMaT house, ■oath. . ware, targe ud dry, ft> per Apply W. J. Atchison. (Ill wANtei) t6 bi'v RAbV t'kkaikOE —must be ta good condition. Apply Box 478, Cranbrook, stating print .etc. 7-lt* WILL EXCHAMJK pretaclng il- berta wheit linds ud toot cub for Improved stock ranch Incited either ta the Kootenay Valley north ot Fort Steele or ln tha southern portion ot Columbia Valley. Preference will be given to going concerns with necessary equipment ud small bunch of stock. Only such valuations as sre In keeping with existing conditions will be considered. Send lull particulars re price, location, lot number, range, icre- age ud acres Irrlgtted, etc., In tnt letter to Box WA, Herald tttat. frit Cranbrook BOARD OF TRADE Wednesday Evening February 24th, 1915 at the Council Chambers, City Hall, at eight o'clock. Matters of the greatest importance to Cranbrook and district will be dealt with. The reports of officers for the past year will be received and discussed. The election of officers for the coming year will take place. Come Everybody and Boost for Cranbrook J. P. FINK, Secretary A. C. BOWNESS, President PAOR TWO nn ouioMV THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 11*16 L0P6E AMP SOCIETY CABwT" PROFESSIONAL CARPS^ Loyal Orange Ledge no. im I Meets flrst ud tklrd ■^"4.**, r' Thursdiyi it • tm. WSS-JiW in Hoyal Blaeh Knights ot Irelmd Ball. »»»r | ttreet „ _u p.. 8. Otrrstt, W.M. T 0. Horamu, Ree. Bee. 1 I.O.O.F. KEY CITY 10PGB. Ho.« I s*sfu%\m\\\H*m Monday night * i£ goiournlng Rsttktbt tortW' lyinvlttd. 81s. A. E. Jonea, N.O. lis. Ada Hlektatothua, list. Mt ovEBsiAs eun Meeta ta Miplt B*U **m** ind louttb Tasaday et tvery month at I p.m. ^^ Membership open tt «"» cltlsens. S. T. Braks, J. >**"*»• President *KK2 Visiting members terqiasty welcomed. WOMEN'S INSTITUTI Meets ln the Maple Hall trst Tuesday afternoon tl tvtty month at 3 p.m. President, Mrs. W. D. McFarlane Socretary, Mrs. John Shaw p. 0. Box Ml All ladles eordlilly tavtta*. THE CRANBROOK POULTRY ABB PBS STOCK ASSOCIATION Rresldent, B. Palmer Meets regularly tbe Irat Friday evening eaeh month Informstlon on poultry aittsrs suppltsd Address tht Seeretary A. H. Pigott Vi. F. GURD Barrister, Solicitor, 362 Blcliards St VANCOUVER. B Etc c. THOMAS T. MECREBY (Successor to W. F. Qurd) Barrister, Solicitor and Notary P. O. Box 859 CRANBROOK, B. li BAYNES AND WALDO (Special corresponoence). OILLETTS LYC EATS DIRT HARVET, McCARTER MACDONALD AND NISBET Rawlttora, Solicitors and Notariei Money to 1-oan Imperial Bank Building CRANBROOK, B.C. DBS. KISG* GREEN Physlelaus and Surgeoni Oflee at residence. Armstrong Avenue OFFICE HOURS Forenoons 9.00 to U.M Altornoolis 3.00 to 4.00 ■venlngs IM to 8.80 Sundays 8.30 to «.80 Cranbrook, B.C. DR. P. B. MILES Dentist omee ta Hanson Block OFFICE HOURS 8 to 13 a.m. 1 ta < p.m. * to 8 p.m. CRANBROOK, B.C. •RANBROOK COTTAGE HOSPITAL Maternity anl General Surslif Harden Ave. Terms on Application MRS. A. SALMON, Matron Flume Ml P. O. Box Ml Phone 346 P. O. Box 685 W. H. BEATTY Funeral llirectur and Embalmer Building Contractor Dealer In Real Estate, Mining Stocks and Mineral Claims LAIDLAW & DEWOLF CIvH anl Mining Engineers B. C Lint Surveyors CRANBROOK, B.C. Mr. H. H. Ross Is down on the prairie on a business trip . Mr. C. D. McNab, manager ot the Baker Lumber Co., arrived home on Monday after having visited Moose Jaw, etc. Mr. Donald McPherson left on Monday last tor Prince Rupert by the O.N.R. He will visit relatives in Spokane en route. Jim Squires has been very sick recently. Double pneumonia might have claimed him as its victim but for the constant and efficient care of Dr Saunders. MrB. McNab and Mrs. C. Burgess, of Waldo, gave a whist party on February 16th for the purpose of getting a tew dollars to add new windows to the upper school. MrB. Brown of Winnipeg, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Ross, left on Sunday for homo, visiting on the way her other daughter, Mrs. Jones ol Vulcan. MrB Brawn gave a son to fight for the Empire. He went with the Ilrst contingent and It ls expected that he Is now dratted Into France. Billy Carmody, who worked with the Ross-SaBkatoon Lumber Co., sent a post card photograph of himself and others dressed In regimentals from Salisbury Plain. Billy helps to operate a machine gun and as be says, "wlll be one ot the first to receive s Jack Johnson In the face." We wish Billy better luck and a safe return to Mr. Crosby will be pleased to show the picture to nnyone. What is regarded as the finest entertainment ever given in Waldo was presented by the Daughters of the Empire In Ross hall last Friday evening. Mr. Madden was In the chair There were vocal and -violin solos, readings, duets, quartettes, quintettes, and character sketches all ot a first class character. Altogether there were twenty-live items on the pro gramme. What largely drew thc large crowd was the play entitled "The Know it All Club." It was one roar of laughter trom beginning to end. It is evident trom the acting of Friday night that we liave budding Forbes-Robertsons, Ellen Terrys and Harry Lauders. The program was lengthy but no one grumbled and each left the hall more than content saying that we had received a dolar's worth of pleasure tor twenty-live cents. The proceeds reached the neighborhood of 160.00 and will be used for patriotic purposes. Thanks ate due to those who used such strenuous efforts to make the play such, an excellent success. FERNIE (From the Fernie Flee Press) SUNDAY COLUMN (By "Cleric") THE TIED HANDS OF CHRIST "A mighty man that cannot save."- Jer. 14:8. In the verse preceding the text the Lord ls spoken of as the Hope of Israel. In the text Jeremiah asks a question ln his prayer: "Why shouldst thou be aa one astonted, as a mighty man that cannot save?" And the reply comes: He cannot save because 'they have loved to wander, they have not restrained their feet." Thus we aee that men have the power to limit the Eternal, to make It Impossible for him to save. Ot course the unthinking uk: Why does Ood not compel men to submit to His beneficial decrees? To such we must reply Oils Soothe Skin Disease i i Oil of wtntergreen, thymol, glycor- We soil D.D.D. $1 a bottle. A 1 tne and other healing Ingredients generous trial bottle for only 25c. Wo IllO BUU UM.V. ..~......c compounded ln propor proportion tn to the D.D.D. Prescription has now become the universal favorite of skin sufferers in relieving and curing Bktn dlBease. It ts a mild wash that penetrates the pores and gives instant relief from all burning and Uciting. It kills and washes off the gnawing disease germs, leaving the skin free to quickly heal. are so confident ot the gratifying el- lect of D.D.D. that wo will offer you the first full size bottle on the guar- ante that it will relieve your suffering on your money refunded. D. D. D. Soap keeps your skin healthy. Ask about It. CBANI1B0OK BRIG k BOOK CO. DJ).B. is Hade ta Canada qulCKiy neui. - OO.D for is Year*—The Standard Skin RetnesJy wn tropic, straes her eyes Into silts that constrained obedience ls not com ---....-_i.i, .-„„ wlll Tlm Israelite! like the coin grave In a gum vending machine. But still she sits. The irdent moon bathes her near-seal pelage In Its subdued radiance, and lights up the form of a lover on the high board fence. The call of a cayote on tho hills disturb ber not Tbe snowball ot the passing kid passes unnoticed. What ts she thinking nf, this hermit cat that bas placed herself high above the contact with mundane things? Is she doing penance for some tormer feline folly? Has she gone up there to meditate on the gosh-awtulness of existence tn a country where the mice are starving? Has ahe had a row with the "old man" nnd is taking that way ot bringing him to Mb senses? Whatever reason, she ls certainly "sot." Later— The cat came down. She was a he- cat. CRESTON (From the Creston Review.) CRAUBROOK FARMERS' INSTITUTE Prssldent—A. B. Smith Sterttary-Alb. H. Webb For Information regarding lands snd sgrlculturt apply ta the Secretary, Cranbrook, B.C. Meeting—The Second Saturday at 2.30 o'clock. F M. MACPHERSON Undertaker Bay Phone W3 Nlgbt Phona M Norbnry Ave., next to City Hall FRANK PROVENZANO Oeneral Merchant Employments Agents P. O. Box 108 Pbont ttt CRANBROOK, B.C. MISS L. M. SMITH Hat Renorator Remodelling Ladles Hats a Specialty 15 Fenwick Avenue Phone 204 CHAS. S. PARKER Forwarding and Distributing Agent lor Lethbridge Coal Xl-lle Powder Imperial Oil Co. Braving and Transferring Given prompt attention Pbont 63 THB HOME BAKERY Bobt Frame, Prop. Vreih Bread, Cakei, Pies and Pastry Phone 87 Ntrbnry Ave. Opp. City Hill MISS BANWELL Public Stenographer Phone 485 Cranbrook - - - B.C Tha ORIGINAL and only GENUINE Hudquirters lor ill kinds ol Repairs Satisfaction Onuaittel JOE MARAPODI Ilia Shoe Specialist Shorthand, Stenography, Bookkeeping, Ete ta Hen, Toes, aal Thin. Er'gi from 7 to 9 o'clock. 18 psr month it King Edward's School Cranbrook, B.C. Per week High School course t.H School Bourse I.U Kindergarten l.SS Private lessons I.M Headmistress: Miss V. M. Cherrington Phont 190 The wedding ot Arthur M. Owen, manager of the Imperial Bank of Canada, Fernie, B.C., to Miss Oreta Pitts, of Windermere, B.C., took plsse on February 1st, and the hippy couple are spending tbeir bonyemon In Seattle and Portland. A heavy consignments ot drunks was brought down trom tbe bill on Friday and Saturday and assessed 810 and costs. Before tbey were tried they were on 810 cash bail and one man refused to turn up at court. It cost blm another 81 and costs. Alexander McMillan died in Wardner -n Monday. Constable Dickson of that place brought the body here on Tuesday night. Deceased haa no relatives In this country but his mother Is living' at Stratford, Out. Interment will take place in St Margaret's cemetery from Thompson's undertaking rooms. Col. McKay received a wire today from Col. Ogllvle, D.O.C. at Victoria, instructing him to recruit at once 100 men from the Eaat Kootenay Regiment for the third overaeas contingent. This will be welcome news to a large number of men who are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to go on acUve aervice. As an Indication ol the anxiety ol many ot the men to get to tbe front, lt may be mentioned that Ave ot the men trom here who were turned down it the cosst tor trilling physical deficiencies, were taken without question by tbe recruiting officer at Plncher Creek laat week. As a matter at lact the ollicers and men ol Bast Kootenay regiment hnve volunteered is ■ body. Dr. Corsan, ot Fcrnie, nnd Dr. Oreen, of Cranbrook, have been appointed medical examiners of recruits. PEERLESS DAIRY J. Taylor, Proprietor Has just purchased a car o( HIGH GRADE COWS (All Tuberculin Tested) Milk and cream twice dally Buttermilk twice a week The only clarified milk tn Town If* guarantee lo Plea** The ? his been isked, "Why does • chicken cross the road?" The answer Is easy. The third boy Irom the top ol the line may answer. But what makes a cat climb a telephone pole? Easy again, says you. Dog, maybe, Maybe another cat ol a larger calibre. Very well. But what makes that cat stoy up there once she gets there? Pause tor reply. Silence. Last Sunday night, while hall ot tbe 'eity slept, unbeknownst, as it were, a cat climbed a telephone pole near Dobson k Wll- Ilngham's warehouse. The elevating force behind It, or ahead of It, Is a mystery. Howsomedever, up she goes, Birth—ln Creston, on February 4, .o Mr .and Mrs. Torche, a daughter. Mra. C. O. Rodgers was a Cranbrook visitor a tew days tbe early part ot the week. Mrs. J. D. Oilmour, ot Cranbrook, is i Creston visitor ,the guest ot MrB. It. J. Long. MrB. O. Erickson, ot Cranbrook, ls here on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. 3. O. Bennett H. Pitts, ot Windermere, Masonic D.D.G.M., will pay Creston lodge an official visit on Friday evening, February 26th. Dan O'Neil has started work clearing another tract of land on the Was- ton ranch. He expects to finish the !ob by early May. Mrs. R. D. Cosson, of Vancouver, who is here on a visit to Mrs. F. H. lackson, Is spending the week wltii Cranbrook Iriends. MrB. F. H. Price, who was taken '.o Cranbrook hospital on Tuesday of 'ast week, has had her knee operated on and ls recovering satisfactorily. T. W. Gilpin, whoso health bas been anything but robust for almost two months past, left on Wednesday for Cranbrook, for hospital treatment A. B. Stanley, of Erickson, la busy ills week erecting a log stable on his ranch. He ls also doing considerable land clearing tor 1915 cultivation. Frank Jackson Is claiming the 1815 record tor an early batch ot chickens One of his clucking hens produced a small family of chicks on February 7 th. Muriel, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. John Ilobden, was taken to Cranbrook hospital by her mother on Saturday, where she was operated on tor appendicitis, and ls making n very satisfactory recovery. Hr. and Mrs. J. Fulmer who are this week moving from Creston to tbe Healey ranch at Erickson, entertained a number of their town friends at a house party on Monday night which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present Albert Jefferson endorses Mr, Mc- Murtle's statement tbat there Iti money tn (poultry. Last year bo realised 8400 from about 100 bens. After deducting 8200 tor feed he claims each hen netted him 82- He sells most ol the eggs to the trainmen. C. A. Lafferty, one of the district's well known ranchers, ls wintering a Dock ot 180 Shropshire and Blackface sheep. Ho claims they are a very profitable sideline and urges every rancher to keep from 60 to 200 head. Tbe rushes on the bottom lands vide excellent feed. President J. W. Dow wns In the chair at tbe annual meeting of the Creston District Liberal Association held In Mercantile Hall on Saturday night Practically tho only Item ol business beforo the meeting was the election of ollicers, the following being chosen for Illl: Hon. President, H, C. Brewster; president, J. W. Dow; vice-president, F. Rose; secretary- treasurer, W, V. Jackson; executive, T. Harris, J. H. Doyle, E. Cartwright V. Romano, Jas. Long, R. Telford, O. lartwrlght, It. M. Reid, W. K. Brown, M. McCarthy. Aa soon as redistribution Is finally settled organisation work will be taken on In view ol the approaching provincial contest and unless she haa eome down, there she be. The fact that she was sUll I there when this was written, on Wednesday, gives color to the supposition that she's there yet. Perched on the cross-arm, with the human river (crook) ebbing and flowing beneath her, with the telephone orders, lnvlt- I atlons, denunciations, date-makings and general gossip palpitating past her unheeded ear, with the mow likes fluttering softly by or fiercely driving through ber whiskers, she sits, ind sits, snd alts. Soma titter I Thear- dmt na, returning boat tha tootb- patlble with tree wlll. The Israelites had the power ot choosing the good or the evil way. They chose tho latter. It ts true that Ood could havo prevented this choice; but to the extent Is he deprived of the power of doing right! And so because ot a deliberate choice of evil the hands ot the Lord were tied. He was a "mighty man that could not save." History records different ways ln which the hands of the Lord wcre tied. We mention three. 1. By unseemly strife. In the flrat century the young church waa broken up by divisions. Some said: "We are ot Paul;" others, "we are of Apollos"; others, "We are ol Cephas," while others contended " We are ot Christ" Do you think the power ot Christ had lull sway ln a church rent asunder by factional sealots? In the second and third centuries the work was again hindered. The fight this time was ovor questions of .gnosticism and Monorchism. Whilst 'churchmen brawled.over such points j as, Waa'Christ a mere man, or an emanation from Ood? nnd, Was Christ distinct, or was He not distinct from the Father? the real work of God was neglected, and Christ's hands were tied because of wordy polemics. The fourth century saw men In the broiling bent ot the famous Avian controversy. Was Christ ot the same essence is his Father, or like essence? Men fought over this as if the salvation of their souls depended on s settlement of the question. Even emperors entered the wordy battle, and I for fifty long years It waged hot and bitter. But what of the Pagans surrounding tbe angry churchmen? What even of their own morals? It ls sad to relate that points ot doctrine were ot more Importance to the disputants. From that time onward tbere have been tumult and disagreement much to disadvantage ot spiritual progress In the church, and during these times the Lord baa been straightened not In Himself, but In those who professed to serve Him. 2. Because men hive net been able to real the Bible la tte language tbey spoke. I At one time tbe Bible was a sealed book to all aave tbe learned. The Sacred Book must not be translated Into the vulgar tongue (aa tbe English language was once called), said the church authorities. Just Imagine the state ot tbe masses existing on a second-band Interpretation of tbe Book that Ood intended should be for all and not for tbe monopoly ot a lew. This naturally led to abuses ot a flagrant kind. The great body of the people were In darkness and Ignorance of Ood't message for tbem. Here again do we aee tbe hands ot Christ securely bound. . .*.. .They wen also tied ta regard to foreign missions No rice may claim Christ as belonging especially to tt He Is Lord ot tht tropics is well is the artlcs. . Augustine was a Roman, Calvin was I French, Knox waa a Scot; but Christ waa and ts universal, and all races may claim him as Savior, yet none I may say tbat he Is Savior to It alonel That meant then tbat Christ has no •foreign" missions. To him all are home missions, although for convenience we use the word "torelgn." Strange that although Jesus com manded His disciples to "go Into all tbe world and preach the Gospel" the church bat been slick ind occasional ly resented the command. Take one example. "THE PROSPECTOR" Perhaps I am stark crazy, but there's none of you too sano; It's Just a little matter of degroe, My hobby is to hunt tor gold; it's for- tressud In my brain; It's life and love und wife nnd homo to me. And I'll strike It, yes, I'll strike it; I'm a hunch I cannot full; I'vo a vision, I've a prompting, I'vo a call; I hear the hoarse stampeding ot an army on my trail, To the laBt, the greatest gold camp uf them all. Beyond the shark-tooth ranges sawing snvagc at the sky, There's a lowering land no white man ever struck: There's gold .there's gold ln millions, and I'll find tt If I die, And I'm going there once more to try my luck. Maybe I'll fall—what matter? It's a mandate, it's a vow; And when in lands ot dreariness and dread , I You Beck the lone frontier, far beyond your frontiers now, You wlll find tho old prospector, silent, dead. You will find a tattered tent pole with a ragged robe below lt; You wlll find a rusted gold-pan on the sod; You will find the claim I'm seeking, with ray bones as stakes to show lt; But I've Bought the last Recorder, and He's—God. —Robert W. Service. A SIMPLE PRAYER "Teach me that sixty minutes make one hour, sixteen ounces one pound, and one hundred cents ono dollar. "Help me to live so that I can lit down at night with a clear conscience, without a gun under my pillow, and unhauntcd by tho faces of those to whom I havo brought pain. "Grant, I beseech thee, that I may earn my meal ticket on the square, and In doing thereof that I may not stick tho guff wliere lt does not belong. 'Deafen me to tho ilngle ot tainted money and the rustle of unholy skirts. * Blind me to tho faults of the other follow, but reveal to mo mine own. "Guide mo so that each night when I look across tho dinner table at my wife, who has heen a blessing to me, 1 will have nothing to conceal. "Keep me young enough to laugh with my children and to lose myself in their play. "And then when comes the smelt ot llowers, and tho tread of soft steps, and the crushing of the hearse's wheels In the gravel out in front of my place, make the ceremony short and the epitaph simple: "Here Lies a Man."—Homer McKee. IMPERIAL BANK of CANADA HEAD OFFICE, TOIIOXTO Capital Authorised ....*l*mM*M Capital Paid l'p 7/mMMMt Reserve md Undivided Profits BILLY SUNDAY S0TH CENTURY PREACHER "Billy" Sunday, twentieth century evangelist, one-time star base runner and center fielder of "Pop" Anson's old White Sox, has the staid city of Philadelphia eating out of his hand. The klud of gospel thc Reverend "Billy" Is handing out to Philadelphia Is something quite new to that town and probably to any other cast of the Rocky Mountains, except those which he has already awakened and which have wltnesed earlier what he calls "The Chautauqua salute to God," with which he. opens his extraordinary revival services. The huge tabernacle, which was built for the occasion, holds 60,000 persons and it la crowded to Its capacity at every service. Here are a few samples ot Billy's pulpit oratory that Is arousing Philadelphia's religious fervor: "The Clay and Webster and Calhoun and Douglas and Lincoln type of American citizen has been supplanted by the good for nothing, God-forsaken, lick spittle, peanut headed, weasel eyed, whiskey soaked, rum guzzling, gin guzzling politicians of our day." "Down here the devil lias forced the issue, but the devil would have cold feet and pneumonia in twenty- four hours if we'd get busy and live the first twenty verses of the Sermon on the Mount. "Some would-be Christians are bo stingy tbat they would steal files from a blind spider. There are others so mean that they sing through their noses to save wear and tear on their false-teeth." Accounts of Corporations, Municipalities .Merchants, Farmers ud Private Individuals Invited. Drafts and Letters ot Credit Issued available ln any part of the world. SAVINGS DEPABTMEKT-SpecM attention given to Savings Bank Ac trom date ot deposit, counts. Deposits ot 8100 ind upwards received and Interest allowed Cranbrook Branch II. W. SUPPLE, Manager AN EDITOR'S THE CRANBROOK ORCHESTRA ls open tor engagameat tor Dances, Soclalt Eta. Apply to Mrs. Arnold Walllngtr Cranbrook, B.C. Pbone 106 P. 0. Box 81 PROF. C. F. NIDD Organist Methodist Chunk Rietlvtt Pupils tor Organ, Pianoforte, Vole*, &c Studio: 23 Norbury Art Hours: 2 to 1 Evenings by arrangement DR. DcVAN'S FRENCH FILLSATS Biiii'iSni* rill (or Wuuivn. JS a. bo* or Umte [ILii. (Hii* Rt ml limy Binns, or nim war tddresson rcjat.'-i'' Vice. Tit* RCOMU MM Co.et,(*»ihnr...r***,Ontario. ,, -,.|. F'HQSf U0N0L FOR MfcN.ISg I Vitality; lor Htm nnd Bi*1d; iBftinWf* 1 .•*•-■ for $3, nt rime slwo. or by ull mmm ; 0! pric? I'm scobkll I>ia-a Co., It CbNMt ! Ontario. LOVE LETTER Beattie-Murphy Co.. Ltd., Dear Darling Delinquent: Our precious subscriber ln arrears! You aro so shy! Do you think we have sold out and gone* No, little sugar plum, we could not get away lt we! wanted to. Wo are still at tho same did stand dishing out advertisers on sweet promises and bright expectations. They make an excellent diet, darling, with a little pudding ftavor- u ...d vWWUH.uw ea- wmj a wora 0[ encouragement to In 1796 the proposal to Bend | serve as dessert. We are waiting Good Spirits :an only be enjoyed by those whoso ligcative org!* work naturally and i :gulurly. Tho bc;t corrective ar.d revenUve yot discovered fur Iwgtv . i-or.':ial-yni:t!cnofrU>nt.c!i,livortr ind., ia Ln.™ ••: tho world ever bbe PILLS M..v.ir.a.n. .WbamaUuau the doipel to the heathen waB condemned at tbe Oeneral Assembly tn Scotland. One minister, Dr. John Ersklne, was under deep feeling, and from the word ot Ood showed what the duty ot tbe church was, but all in vain. It was trgued against foreign missions tbat tbe religion of the heathen waa adapted to tbe heathen, that civilisation must precede evangelisation, that so long as a man remained In Scotland unsaved they ought not to consider other peoples, ln voting down the proposal they tied the hands ot Christ, ud io do all others who do likewise. Spue forbids me to give but the briefest detail bow Christ's hands are bound today. 1. By personal sin. "Be clean" Is God's command to ua. If evil holds us we circumscribe the power ot God In our Htm. 1. By Indolence. There li no room ta the cbureh for the lasy man. We should plow deep while sluggards sleep." Tht Indolent mm Is a tragedy—Ood cannot use him. 3. By unbelief. Doubt discrowns Christ, distrust creates in itmosphero ta which It la Imposlble tor the Spirit ! ot Ood to work. Christ It crippled by unbelief. Wt see then bow. If we core, 1 v*i mm V* Oa trade at Cort*. and watching for thee, our turtle dove. We long to hear thy gentle footstep and to hoar tho ring ot happy dollars In our ofllce, Dear one, we feel unusually sad and lonely without you, dear. Now little Die-crust will you come? Do we hear you say ln a voico so sweet and beguiling "I'm coming," or Is It only the winds that around our ollice roar! We pause for further develoi'iuent It you want aatiefactloB with your washing tend lt to MONTANA LADNDRT Special price* tor family work MlitEBAl ACT ■ CctUllcate ot Improvements NOTICK KINO OEORQB, HELEN- FCT. DIXIE COMET MINERAL CLAIMS, SITUATE IN THE FORT STEELE MIN1NO DIVISION OF EAST KOOTENAY DISTRICT. Where Located—On Sullivan Hill, Kimberley, B.C. TAKE NOTICE that the Consolidated Mining k Smelting Co. of Canada, Limited .Free Miner's Certificate No. 75935B, Intend, sixty days trom tho date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant ot tbe above claims. 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