3» ' ■ "Roses of Picardy" f , I Provincial Cumberland Islander nt At the ILO ILO THEATRE This Week-end Library With which Is consolidated the Cumberland News. Mar.l|27 FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR—No. 16 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, APRIL 20th, 1928 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Announcement Extraordinary "Roses of Picardy" Featured on Ilo-Ilo Screen Friday and Saturday '-"Roses of Picardy" Is showing at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre this Friday and Saturday, It Is psychological study of the effects of the war on a woman an two men'. . A young Englishman touring the battlefields finds himself in Honde- becq, where his war life was spent His memories take shape before him. During the war Skene and his battalion were quartered at the Spanish Farm. His duties as billeting officer brought htm ln contact with Madeleine, mistress of the Farm. She seeks Information' of a lover whom the war toss taken from her and tor a time consoles herself with Skene. Not even the raw, however, can alter the character of Madeleine. Faithful In her heart to her faithless lover, she accepts the situation philosophically. She does not deceive herself either about her feelings for Skene, to whom she yields out of pity for his condition of war panic, knowing that it is only a. temporary affair. Skene meets Madeleine again and the climax shows her with her two "children," the Frenchman, now blind and her father, driven crazy by his treatment at the hands of the Germans. The film closes on a note of pathos, a wonderful scene that will be remembered when other parts of tbe film are forgotten. .*,-.... Former Resident Dies In Ladysmith Wife of Noted Singer Succumbs After Serious Operation Mrs. Tom Lewis, wife . ot "Tom" Lewis, the well known baritone of the Nanaimo Walsh Quartette, died ln the Ladysmlth Hospital on Wednesday morning,, following a serious operation. The deceased lady was very well known, coming to Vancouver Island ln 1912. For two or three years she resided, with her husband In Cumberland, eventually moving to Nanaimo, where a. permanent home was established. The funeral takes place this (Friday) afternoon, a number of the members of the Cumberland Welsh Society Journeying to the Hub city to pay their last respects. Those making the Journey from here were Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mr.and Mrs. "Watty" Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Hunden, Mrs. S. Davis. Mrs. Jimmy Wilcock, ot Courtenay (nee Miss Blod. Williams, of Cumberland) went down'to Nanainro two weeks ago to assist In nursing the deceased lady. Girls, when'they went out to swim, Once dressed like Mother Hubbard; Now they have a bolder whim: They dress more like her cupboard. War on Forest Fires Hon. Charles Stewart Minister of the Interior, whose department, in co-operation with Provincial Governments, various Forestry Associations and public spirited citizens, is this coming week conducting a campaign to focus public attention on the need ot prevention of forest fires. Ships Not Available To Carry B.C. Coal Merchant Marine Ships Not Adapted for Carrying Coal Ottawa, April 18.—Since the government Is giving assistance to the movement of Alberta and Nova Scotta coal to the central markes, mine operators of Vancouver Island also want the low transportation rate arrangement by way of assistance in water shipment of coal by way of the Panama Canal to Montreal. The matter was brought up In the committee on National Railways and shipping by A. W. Neill, M. P. for Comox- Alberni, but the result was not hopeful. Mr. Neill read a letter from one of themlne managers of Vancouver Island suggesting that boats of the Merchant Marine be utilised for the traffic between Vancouver and Montreal In summer and he thought that a fairly good market might be developed. NO BOAT AVAILABLE SAYS ECONOMIC CHIEF. "Really we have not got a boat ln. the marine service that Is available," said R. C. Henry, director of the Bupreau of Economics, Canadian National Railways. Boats on the Pacific Coast service are now fully employed. The boats which were now operating from Vancouver to Montreal were carrying full cargoes and were not fitted as coal- carriers. There Were, however, two 4400-ton boats available, but ln his opinion they were altogether too small to be considered' from, a commercial viewpoint for such long hauls. "WHAT ABE THEY. 600D FORI* ASKS M.P. "Could anyone tell me what any ot these ships are really good for?" asked Mr. Nlell. "So far, I have nev?r been able to discover it" The boats, it was explained, are built for general trade and not as coal carriers. Mr. Neill was told, however, that his suggestion would be explored further. Cumberland Man to Carry Conservative Banner Dr. G. Ker MacNaughton Unanimous Choice at Convention •Held Wednesday At a very enthusiastic convention held In Laver's Hall here on Wednesday afternoon, attended by delegates from all over the constituency, Dr. George Ker MacNaughton, ot Cumberland, was nominated as the standard, bearer for the Conservative Party at the forthcoming provincial election. There was only one name placed before the convention, the nomination being made by Mr. A. Wastell, of Alert Bay, seconded by Mr. J. L. Coates of Cumberland, and unanimously accepted by the convention. Matters pertaining to organization were then brought before the convention after which it adjourned. A public meeting was held In the evening ln the Agricultural Hall which was filled to the doors, and at which the speakers were: Hon. 8. F. Tolmle, Old-Time Residents of Cumberland Bereaved Mrs. Darch, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wier Passes Away in California Wont has been received by Mr, and Mrs. John J. Wler ot the death on April 12th of their elder daughter, Mrs. Annie C. Wler Darch, of Long Beach, California. The late Mrs. Darch was widely known and her many friends will regret to hear ot her death. Although a resident of the United States tor the past twenty-five years, she was a regular visitor to B.C. where she spent her earlier years, and received her preliminary education In the Cumberland and Victoria public schools and the Victoria High School. She was a member of the Metropolitan Church Choir tor several years previous to her marriage in Victoria with the Rev. S. M. Forsyth, B.D. Immediately after leaving for Spokane where they resided for a time before going east to live In Boston, Mass. for several years, later returning to Washington where Mir. Forsyth died In 1016. After his demise, Mrs, Forsyth was elected to the office of county clerk and clerk of the superior court for Klicitst Co. which office she held until her marriage to Judge W. T. Darch ln 1020 after which the family removed south taking up residence in Long Beach where of late years she held a prominent position In, the Municipal Court of L. B. Mrs. Darch was formerly a prominent club woman keenly. inter-, ested In literature and music. Mrs. Darch was In her 44th year and is survived by, besides her husband, 4 sons, Mr. D. M. Forsyth, of Glendale, Mr. S. Stuart Forsyth, Masters 'Btllle' and 'Jackie' Darch, 3 daughters, the Misses Elsie, Mairjorle, and Lorna Forsyth-.all at home, also two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Theal, of Chllliwack, B.C., and Mrs. P. P. Harrison, of Cumberland. A dollar spent m attending the Hospital Ball Tonight will be well Upper Island Musical Festival As the date for the upper-Island Musical Festival approaches a brief Justificatory narrative showing the raison d'etre for such festivals may not be unappropriate at this juncture. As the official syllabus sets forth, a- festival has tor its primary object the cultivating and fostering of a love for good music and through this medium a spirit of friendly rivalry is created among the younger musical aspirants which cannot do otherwise than prompt them to more earnest endeavor ln this noble art. As Sir Walford Davies, the eminent English conductor and adjudicator has said "In musical festivals the object ts not to gain a prize or defeat a rival, but to pace one another on the road to excellence." There Is, undoubtedly, a very great educative value In musical festivals. To begin with, they familiarise a great number of people with goodmuslc—in most cases at any rate. At an ordinary concert the audience only hear a composition once; andin many a modern Instance, once Is not enough to gain any true knowledge or perspective of its merits or beauty. Whereas, at a competitive festival, Ihe audience gets the opportunity to hear a work played or sung through a number ot times, which enables a fairly true estimate of its value to be made. This Is more evident ln that various interpretations are heard, and thus contrasting Impressions ot the same work are made to throw light upon each other, and ln so doing, the work Itself becomes clearer and its points appreciated . In the cose of the competitors themselves, a few weeks work at a fine song, Quartette, trio or Instrumental piece enables the intelligent musician to gain a truer Insight Into the music of the masters and thus is the cause of good music inevitably enhanced. Many singers and Instrumentalists would never hear some of the best works if it were not for the festival syllabus. This phase of the subject cannot be overstresed. And again many an embryo prima dona or virtuoso would never have been heard were It not for the opportunities afforded for public performance at competitive festivals. It Is all to Ihe good when young performers get acclaimed to platform work, and thus are able to avoid the "stage fright" which many an older musician suffers In concert work. Further, not the least Important and perhaps the most helpful , is the kindly but expert advice and criticism of theperformsnees given by the adjudicators. The general public, as well as the musician concerned, has the opportunity of listening to and sharing these praises and criticisms. To be given a chance to play or sing before musicians of recognized standing such as will adjudicate at the Upper Island Musical Festival, should in itself spur young musical aspirants to enter. The friendly voice of helpful criticism is worth in Itself the price of many lessons. There Is undoubtedly a great musical revival taking place In this country at the present time, and British (continued on page six) the provincial Conservative leader: Mr. O. F. Davie, M.L.A., for Cowlchan- Newcsstle, Mr. Joshua Hinchcllffe, M. L.A. for Victoria, and the newly nominated candidate, Dr. G. K. MacNaughton. Mr. J. N. McLeod, president of the Conservative Association, made a very efficient chairman. Dr. MacNaughton was the first speaker.- He said that when he was pressed to allow his name to go before the convention he was given the impression that politics was a very easy job, with very little hard work to do and everything quite agreeable, but after being only three hours on the job he was already on the night shift. He said that at a very representative meeting of delegates from various parts of the riding they had given him the honor of becoming the standard-bearer at the forthcoming election. As the result of the very many representations made to him he accepted the honor ln the spirit ln which lt was given and would endeavor to do his best to carry the Conservative standard to victory. He was a novice ln practical politics but he had looked on from the lower benches and had come from a province where politics were taken seriously. As a resident of the Comox district for the past 21 years ln the practice of the medical profession lt had been his lot to meet a great number of the electorate in social gatherings and ln a professional way. Comox district, and this part In particular, was generally conceded to be largely devoted to the farming and logging Industries. He had been brought up on a farm and the experiences he had got ln those years had Impressed upon his mind the experiences a farmer had to go through ln making ends meet. In those days, too, he had had experience ln the logging camps in the'East and he thought he knew enough about the logging industry, first hand, to understand a good deal of what was needed. Another reason for his willingness and readiness to accept the nomination was the fact that they had ln the leader of the Conservative Party at the present time a man who enjoyed the confidence of the whole of the electorate of this province and he thought that Dr. Tolmle was peculiarly adapted to become the next premier of the province. Mr. C. F. Davie, M.L.A., was then called upon. Mr. Davie said he was gratified to witness the Interest which the people of this district had taken in the Conservative party and in the selection of a candidate to represent them at the next election. From what he had heard of the candidate he could say they could be congratulated on their choice. He was the class of candidate who not only the people of the Comox district but the province at large were anxious to see come forward. He had no doubt Dr. MacNaughton would make an excellent candidate and bring honor to the party and worthily represent the district. Hon. Dr. Tolmle was the last speaker. He remarked on the enthusiasm of the convention and said one would go a long way before he saw another like it. In horse terms he dscribed the newly elected candidate as "standing sixteen hands high, a good looker, a a high hooker, full of speed and rarin' to go." He said that Dr. MacNaughton was an acquisition to the Conservative Party of B.C. and also a man whose future in public life would be great. Dr. Tolmle graphically described the undertaking that a government shouldered ln a province of the magnitude of British Columbia where, he said, one could bury twenty-five Swltzer- Iands and have enough left to entertain all the tourists that could come ln. He also touched on her geographical position, climatic advantages, mineral wealth, fisheries, etc. Particularly there were great opportunities ln agriculture. Only a small portion of the available farm lands was under cultivation and only six per cent of the grazing lands was being made use of. When one takes over the government of B.C., he said, one is not taking over a very light job. With reference to farm loans, Dr. Tolmle said that through the pressure of the Conservative party the percentage charge had been lowered. (Continued on Page Five) A. W. Neill and Pulverized Coal Local Member Heard in Interesting Speech at Ottawa Mr. A. W. Neill, who was successful ln having a resolution passed ln the Federal House authorizing the trying cut of pulverized coal by the government, delivered a very Interesting speech ln support of his resolution. The resolution and part of ithe speech follows: "Whereas the market for the output of British Columbia coal mines Is seriously reduced by the competition of fuel oil imported at an enormous cost; "And whereas scientific research ln Britain and elsewhere has demonstrated that coal, when used ln a highly pulverized form, can successfully compete ln price and results, with fuel oil; "And whereas lt is very desirable that the output of our mines should be Increased and more labor employed; "Therefore be lt resolved—that, ln the opinion of this house, ln order to test and demonstrate the possibilities of pulverized coal, the government should adapt one of their steamers on the Pacific coast .and the furnace of one ot the government public buildings in British Columbia, to the use of pulverized coal from Vancouver Island mines." In speaking to his resolution, Mr. Neill said: Mr. Speaker, this Is another of the many coal resolutions we have had this session, but lt Is unique ln two respects: ln the first place I do not call lt a national coal policy, and in First Aid (Continued on Page Five) Andrew Robertson Laid to Rest Well Known West Cumberland Man Succumbed On > Sunday Last The death occurred on Sunday morning at tbe Cumberland General Hospital, of Andrew Robertson, after a lingering illness. The date Mr. Robertson was 48 years and 4 months of age, and for the last ten years was a resident of Cumberland. He had many friends In the city who will learn with sorrow of his death. Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters and one son, Sara and Mrs. H. Medland, of Ladysmlth, B.C., Mrs. Geo. Lund,of Seattle, Wash., Gertrude of Victoria, and Lester, of Duncan, He also leaves his mother, father, one sister, Mrs. Jean Hatfield, Cumberland two brothers, Dave, of Cumberland, and Alex, of Ladysmlth. The funeral took place Tulesday afternoon at 5 p.m. from the family residence, to the local cemetery for Interment. The funeral arrangements being conducted by Mr. T. Banks. Rev. J. R. Hewitt conducted the services at the residence and at the graveside. The following friends ot the deceased acted as pall bearers; Robert Yates, Sam Williams, Wm. Mossey. John Smith, Frank Crawford, James Ellis. Those who kindly sent floral tributes are as follows: PILLOW—his wife and family. CROSSES—his parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robertson, Mrs. Phoenix and family. WREATHS—Mr. and Mrs. D. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield, Mr, and Mrs. Dando, Mrs. V. Frelone and Mrs. J. Aspesy, Lena and Josie, Mr. and Mrs. Yates. SPRAYS—"Bobble," Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Mrs. Lockhart, Mr .and Mrs. R. McNeil. Examinations Successful Term Completed Results ln the first aid examinations have just been made public. All these examinations hare been made during the past week and the results have been awaited by the' students with keen anxiety. Names are published In order ot merit. JUNIORS (Males)—Cyril Davis, 77 points; Wlliam Johnston, 71 points; Benjamin Nicholas, 75 points; Sidney Hunt, 74 points; Gordon Robertson, 74 points; Peter Mossey, 72 points. SENIORS (Labels)—H. Waterfleld, J. 8. Brown. MEDALLIONS—J. C. Richardson, Wm. Brown, A. N. Dick, O. W. Brawn, 8. Williams and A. G. Walker, equal. VOUCHERS —T. Eccleston, M. Brown. CERTIFICATES—J-. C. Sheasgreen W. W. Balkie, W. Whyte, H. Baikle, R. Bennie, L. H. Dando, J. Fellowea and J. Baikle (equal), J. Buchanan, J. Watson and R. Bono (equal), T. H. Robertson, M. Brown. SENIOR (females)—G. Idiens, E. M. Hilton, A. E. Ringrose, R. Uchl- yama, M. Dunn, N. Ford, V. Feeley, B. Westfleld, E. Waterfleld, M. Thomas, J. 0. Edwards. JUNIORS—N.Jackson, M. Harrison, A. Brown. Dr. E. R. Hicks and Dr. G. Ker M&cNaugton acted as examiners, while Dr. A. J. Taylor with Messrs. H. Waterfleld and J. S. Brown tilled the roles of lecturer and instructors respectively. WAR VETERANS' WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE The fortnightly wMst drive and dues held every alternate Saturday ln the War Veterans' Hall under the auspices of the Canadian Legion B.E.8.L., although not very well attended as it has been, was very enjoyable to those present. About sixty people attended the prizes going to Mrs. Davis, ladles' first, Mrs. Morgan, second, Mr. R. Shaw, gents' first snd Mr. C. Roberts second. Refreshments were served followed by dancing until midnight Hospital Ball Will Be Held_Tonight Record Crowd Expected at Annual Hospital Dance Tonight the Ilo-Ilo will be the scene of the annual ball of the ladles' auxiliary of the Cumberland General Hospital, when lt Is expected a large crowd will be on hand. During the course of the year, the ladles' auxiliary do an enormous amount ot work necessitating the expenditure ot a large sum ot money in the buying and making of supplies for the institution. The annual ball Is held for the express purpose of raising as much money as possible for the worthy work. If you have not yet obtained your ticket, do not let It deter you— your dollar will be accepted at the door. All atendlng the ball can be assured of tbelr money's worth, a dance extending from 0:30 to 2 a.m. with a first class orchestra supplying the music, and refreshments without extra charge served at midnight, is certainly one of the best dollarT* worth a person can obtain. If you cannot go to the ball, send your dollar ln anyway. "Haunted Island" New Serial Coming to Ilo-Ilo Theatre Commencing Monday and Tuesday, April 30 and May 1, the new serial, "Haunted Island" will be shown at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre, lt is a thrilling pirate story with baffling mystery, starring Jack Daugherty and Helen Foster. If you see the first episode wo feel sure that youwlll see the other nine. Attend the Hospital Ball Tonight and help the ladles' auxiliary to help tbe hospital which helps you. PROGRAMME AT ILO-ILO THEATRE Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24, Dolores Costell* in "The College WMow." Each football player In her father's college believed himself to be* her future husband—then— Wednseday and Thursday, JACKIE C00GAN In "Buttons" Adults 50c, Children 25c. Special matinee Thursday at 1:15 Adults 35c, Children 15c. Friday and Saturday, tbe Don- can Sisters in Topsy and Eva" A uniquely dramatic comedy In the mood of plantation darkles strumming cares away. Delaney - Heenay Fight Pictures coming May 7 and 8. PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, APRIL 20th, IMS The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, APRIL 20th, 1823 SITUATION WANTED THE "Situation Wanted" column in the city newspaper is filled with brutally blunt stories of misfortune. Do you ever read that column ? Here is a sample of these little tragedies in the struggle of life: "Married man, 6 children, sick wife. Must have work at once. Will accept any kind of job . An swer quick. Box 384 News." And here is another: "Man 60 active, good address, former bookkeeper desires light tmployment as wachman, elevator or light porter work. Box 493, Star-Times.' In these short stories you can read of better days—you can read in these stories something that will make you think. Were you ever out of a job ? Have you ever experienced that chilling sensation of not being able to secure a suitable position? Do you know what it means to lose a position and then be unable to find another good place? Have you ever been cold and hungry, tired and discouraged, while walking the streets and trying to attach your name to a weekly pay roll? We hope not, and yet, this experience is sometimes the best thing that can happen to the individual who is unappreciative of a steady job or a good position. Seeking a situation looking for a job, advertising for a position, While out of employment, is one of the most pitiable pictures, for few opportunities are open to the individual who is out of a job. If you have a job, a situation, or a position, never once lose your grip on until you are positively certain of something just as good or even a little better. Out of a job and you are "out of luck." Be guarded about giving up a good job.for a chance to walk the streets soliciting a situation, for nearly all the employers have their doubts about a man who must sell himself. APRIL ADVERTISING IN THE calendar of retail trade, every month has its own individual characteristics. April is a time when the public, by following newspaper advertising, can still pick up some goods at low prices .which the merchant dislikes to carry over until the fall. But the principal char- cteristic of the month is in the news about the spring styles. The warmth of the returning sunlight sparkles in these announcements. The descriptions of light clothing in gay shades suggest all the fascinations of summer travel, sport and outdoor life. It is a pleasure to read the spring advertising merely as a presage of "the good old summer time" April is a month in which people of taste and discrimiation enjoy shopping because the assortment of goods is more complete than it will be later. Economically mind- minded people ask anxiously, however, whether things are going to cost more now than if bought later. Here is where it is up to the merchant to tell what he has been doing. He has been planing for this spring campaign for months past. If he has been alert and watchful, and well informed he has found opportunities to build up his 'stock at prices that will please the public. Not every merchant is able to buy at the right prices in these times of shams. To do so calls for extended experience in a given line, thorough infprmation about methods of manufacturing, and the gift of driving a good bargain. The man Who is bright and alert enough to cope successfully with these conditions does not sit down in a corner of the business district and wait for the public to come to him. The same qualities of enterprise that appear in his buying appear in his selling. You will find his story in the advertising columns of this newspaper. It is worth your While to read it. A Smart Dresa That Will Disrupt The Race* Minto The seml-weekly card party was held "uesday night last, and a very nice octal time was spent. "500" was the ame chosen and after about two hours lay the winners were announced as fol- ows: Ladies' 1st, Mrs. Wilcock; 2nd, in. Davies: consolation, Mrs. Morgan-, ents' 1st, James Calnan; 2nd, Jas. Wil- ock; consolation, J. W. Stalker. Miss Harrlgan, who spent Easter holi- ays at home from Normal, returned y stage Sunday to Victoria, to renew her studies. Mr. Cliff Horwood, who has been wor Mr. Ollft Horwood, who has been working around Prince George, returned home on Saturday last. School opened Monday morning and few more pupils presented themselves or enrolment, completely taxing the apaclty of the school. Mr. Smith, the principal, who had spent the week in .Vancouver, and Miss Calnan, who was holidaying ln Victoria, were on the Job o get everything in good shape for the last lap of the term. Mystery Mountain 1'iiilcr the auspices of the Royston tfalrl (iuldc Ass'n, Mrs. Don Munday will deliver nn illustrated lecture on Mystery MoniiSiiln, Tui'sility, April 24 in the Angllmii Hall nt 8 p.m. Admission ,Vlc, Children 25c Hornby Island Mrs. George Harwood. of Union Boy, nd daughters Margaret and Muriel, pent the Easter holidays with Mr. and ATS. Wm. G. Harwood. A baby daughter has been born to It. and Mrs. S. H. Anderson. Mrs. Parnell entertained a number f her friends on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. C. Wcare, agent of the Wear- ver aluminum, paid a visit to the Isl- nd, giving several Interesting dem- nstratlons. The Women's Institute meeting was eld ln the Community Hall on Tues- ay afternoon with a good attendance. arnples of wool, carded and spun rom Hornby Island wool, will be sent o the Women's Institute Exhibition n Vancouver this month. Mrs. Purn- 11 will be the delegate to the Iir.tltute onference at Duncan in May. , Mrs. Wm. Harwood was hostess to a %>iber of ladies on Friday afternoon. t a whist party. Mrs. George Har- j Victoria.—Plans for opening up one •rood carried off first prize and the!of Vancouver Island's biggest timber consolation went to Mrs. L. Savoie. J stands with the construction of a log- ■hose present were: Mesdames C. S.lglng railway from tidewater near to i^arnell, O. H. Beall, P. Kobinson, J. E. j Campbell River inland have been ap- Mannlng, J. T. Cleasby, T. A. L. Smith, i proved by the department of railways HV. Day, L. Savoie, and Misses L. Ma- here. The Campbell River Timber Co. rona and E. M. Day. understood to represent United States After spending the Easter holidays capital, has been given permission to rtih her parents at Courtenay, Miss ■ construct a line reaching from Menztes t B. McQuillan has returned to re-! Bay on the coast inland to timber ume her school duties. j block "■ n distance of eight miles, and Mrs. J. K. Manning spent the week-1l«™ there on to block 115. On this nd at Courtenay. FIRES TAKE HEAVY TOLL FROM CANADIAN FORESTS T IS APPALLING to learn that since the arrival of the white man in Canada, forest fires have destroyed 607" of her primeval forest wealth. Four or five times as much timber has been burned in this country as has been cut for the uses of man and the requirements of commerce. Dissipation of our accessible timber supplies within a period of twenty-five years is forecast. To bring home to the minds of Canadians before it is too late, the tragic loss that will result to this country if our forest areas are totally destroyed, Canadian Forest Week has been set aside In the press, in the schools, in clubs an! public gatherings, the importance of Canada's forest and Canada's forest industries will be drawn to public attention. If everybody in Canada realized that thousands of families and millions of dollars of capital are dependent upon the Canadian Forests, everybody would think twice before throwing down ligthed matches or cigarette stubs, or light- =^=- — ing fires in dangerous places and leaving them to tlncn.rfll Rail Tn- spread on or below the surface of the ground.;A-Vyolulcu uau i, u Carelessness has destroyed 60%. The axe hassi«ight ... rnoL-p effort taken 13%. Only carefulness will save the »i^\ ,, , per cent of our forest wealth that remains. , to OQ there! Hon. Charles Stewart, Minister of the Interior, .. ,- . —. has to do with Canada's forests, and it is encourag- j when a man who is not used to the ing to note his activity in arousing public opinion ■ woods lights a match and later as to the situation and the imperatve need for | throws it on the ground, he expects it to go out. But when sn.experienced woodsman is through with his match It IS out. He does not leave it to expectation. He knowB. With "Proms" over, the popular "prom trotter" next tiirti.i her rapid thoughts to the races. Whether she goes to Yale, Harvard or Princeton, s smart dress in which to view the eontest goes with her. She known that all who are present will find more to five their attention to thnti the races and it becomes n necessity to be appropriately and tonm-tly dressed for "his" siike—and her own. The ever popular •cart collnr is with na again, and this one, softly knotted in front, trims as chic a sports dresf sa will do favor to any occasion. It la one ot those Intriguing two-piece front and one-piece back frocks so easy to slip into—with a plested skirt which allows for any excess movement that victory may demnnil. Made ln raw atlk. china silk or pique and belted at tbe hips with a narrow leather belt, it ia a frock utterly amart for tbe sports occasion. (OopiiWnM. 1928, by Batterick) care in preventing forest fires. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Andrew and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robertson and Family wish to thank their many friends for the beautiful floral tributes and kind expressions ot sympathy in the bereavement ot their beloved husband, son and brother, Andrew Robertson, also the kind friends who loaned their cars. (Alt!) OF THANKS Mrs. Andrew and Mr. aud Mrs. Wm. Robertson and Family wish to thank Dr. MacNaughton, Matron and nurses of the Cumberland General Hospital, tor their kind attention to their, husband, son, and brother, Andrew Robertson, during his illness while In that institution. gest logging enterprises ln the province. It is understood at the railway department that the Campbell River Co. may seek a revision of the railway plan as approved by the department in order to re-locate the right-of-way somewhat, but no arrangements have been made yet for a re-hearing of the matter before the government, lt was stated at the Parliament Buildings. The proposed railway line is an entirely new project and has no connection with existing logging enterprises in the district. The final scope of the operating company's cutting plans has not been revealed yet. The GEM j BARBERSHOP; a Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS : a Practical Barber & Hairdresser '. Children's hair cut any style 35c ; Ladles' hair cut any style 50c '. Cumberland Supply The CASH Store SPRING CLEANING IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY White Swan Soap Powder, per pkg 28«? Old Dutch Cleanser, 2 for 25f? "Elephant" Steel Wool 10** Brillo (with soap) 15** Black Knight Stove Polish 20»? Nonsuch Stove Polish (in tin) 20«* Bon-Ami, Cake 15**; Powder 18^ Gem Lye, per tin ) 15** ...Gillett's Lye, per tin 20** Ammonia, per qt. bottle 19*? Dry Powdered Ammonia, 2 for :. 25c Sal Soda, 2 packets for 25*? Royal Crown Cleanser, per tin lOf Sunlight Soap, per pkg 25*? ....Life Buoy Soap, 3 for 25** White Wonder Soap, 4 for 25** White Swan Soap, per cake 5** Palm Olive Soap, 3 for 25t* Nu-Jell Jelly Powders, 3 for 25t* Libby's Sliced Peaches, per tin, 2s, 30t* Royal City Apricots, per tin, 2s 30** Salada Orange Pekoe Tea, 1 lb 85$ Westfleld Corn Beef, per tin 25«* Fray Bentos Corn Beef, per tin 33** Cumberland Supply The CASH Store Phone 155 Cumberland Powerful, Penetrating Antiseptic Oil Heals Eczema and Other Skin Diseases Must Give Results in 7 Days or Money Back Make up your mind today that you are going to give your skin a real chance to get well. Like a lot of other people you've probably been convinced that the only thing to use wasan ointment or salve (some of them are very good) .but ln the big majority of cases these sticky salves simply clog the pores and the condition primarily remains the same. Go to any good druggist today and get an original bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil The very first application will give give you relief and a few short treatments will thoroughly convince you that by sticking faithfully to it tor a short while your skin troubles will be a thing of the past Remember that Moone's Emerald Oil Is a clean, powerful, penetrating Antiseptic Oil that does not stain or leave a greasy residue and that it must give complete satisfaction or your money cheerttlly refunded CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wier and family desire to express their appreciation and thank their friends fro tho many kind messages ond words of sympathy extended to them In their bereavement in. the loss of a loving daugter and sister, the late Mrs. A. C. Wler Darch. AGENTS WANTED DISTRICT MANAGERS-WOO MON- T1ILY EASY, wiling MAGIC GAS- Eiimils iriisfllliii* ut 3c n trillion- Harmless, miiimnteed product. Agent's address on cans, letter heads, Circulars free. 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PHONES J m*bt callfl: l54X Cour""""' [ Office: 151 Cumberland. - I FRIDAY, APRIL 20th, 1928 CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, BJ& •tf PAGE THHEti The Biggest and Best of British Productions "ROSES OF PICARDY* with LILLIAN HALL-DAVIS, JOHN STUART and an all-star cast A film that mill go to the heart of woman as no other has done. .iSarasisisisiEJEiEisiaiaiBH! Miles ahead of U. S. efforts A Poignant Theme What the Press says about Roses of Picardy" "The war picture .... an artistic triumph."—Daily Sketch. "This is a film of uncommon psychological integrity".—Times "We have waited many years for a really good British War film. It has come at last."— North Mail. "We have for the first time a picture giving wholly human impression of the war as it af- 'ected the lives of individual soldiers and civilians." "Fine stuff, well done—Empire News. "A notable and heartening achievement."—Glasgow Evening-News. "In some respects the most notable war film yet made." —Evening Standard "The best war film . . . miles ahead of U.S. efforts." —Evening News "The most human and haunting war film yet seen on the screen."—Standard Pictorial. ■ "Roses of Picardy is a remarkable piece of work." —Daily News Friday - Saturday April 20th and 21st Lest We Forget England has not or ever will produce a finer or more wonderful Picture! * ILO-ILO THEATRE Cumberland This Friday and Saturday HEALTH SERVICE of the Canadian Medical Association Question concerning Health, addressed to tbe Canadian Medical Association, 184 College Street, Toronto, will be answered. Questions aa to diagnosis and treatment will not be answered. A Bad Habit Which Should Be Stopped All babies acquire bablts very readily, regardless ot whether the habits are good or bad. A' baby who la rocked to'sleep a few times soon refuses to go to sleep without such attention. Tbe "Comfort," of all habits, Is the most filthy and Inexcusable. No mother would think of exposing her toby to any communicable disease, but ihe does so if she allows the child to use a "comfort." The "comfort" may fall to the floor or side- calk, it may be touched by other hands, lt ma/ rub against other things flies may walk over lt, or, in many n"i1i ys It may Ibecome soiled with disease germs and carry them Into tht mouth of the child. When a child Is given the "corn- tort" to send him to sleep, It generally drops from the mouth when the child Is asleep and frequently becomes the resting place for files which have come trom any filthy place. When the child awakes and cries, the mother rushes to the baby and places this soiled thing In Ills mouth. The baby cries for the "comfort it has become a habit If he were never given one, he would never want one. It Is not natural for a child to have something ln the mouth all the time. Sucking a "comfort" does not soothe the child sitter a few minutes. It tires him and makes him irritable. Like the constant chewing of gum or sucking a dry pipe, lt causes an unatural flow of saliva. The swallowing of this and the movement of the Jaw causes an uncomfortable feeling like a hard lump back of the throat. Continued use of the "comfort" alters the arch of the mouth and frequently causes projecting upper teeth, with a short, high upper Up, and proper chewing of food Is difficult, If not Impossible, There Is only one place for any and all styles of "comforts"—the fire or the garbage pall, never baby's mouth. DOMINION OF CANADA INCOME TAX Examples of Tax Calculations Unmarried person, (no dependents) Income $1750.00; Income $1750.00, exemption $1500.00; taxable Income of $250.00 at 2 per cent, equals. $5.00 less 20 percent equal to $1.00, Amount ot Income tax to be paid $4,00. Unmarried person (no dependents) Income $5,000.00; Income $5,000.00, exemption $1,500.00, Taxable income $8,500.00. $2,000.00 at 2 per cent., $1,000.00 at 3 per cent.$5,00 at 4 per cent. Total tax $90.00 less 20 per cent equals $72.00. Married person (no dependents). Income $3,600,00, exemption $3000.00 Taxable Income $500.00 at 2 per cent equals $10.00 less 20 per cent equals $8.00.' Income tax to be paid $8.00. ! Married person (2 dependents under 21). Income $7,000.00, exemption $3,000.00, 2 dependents $500.00 each equals $1,000, total exemption $4,000.00; taxable Income $3,000.00. $2,000.00 at 2 per cent equals $40,00, $1,000.00 at 3 per cent, equals $30.00, total tax $70.00 less 20 per cent, $14.00 tax to be paid $56.00. All persons residing, employed, or. carrying on business ln Canada are liable to a tax on Income during 1927 In excess of $1500 notwithstanding the exemptions to which they are entitled:- EXEMPTIONS (Individuals). (A). $3000 In tbe case of a married person or householder or any other person who has dependent upon him any of the following persons: (1) A parent or grandparent (2) a daughter or sister. (3) a son or brother under 21 years of age or Incapable of self support on account of mental or physical Infirmity, Where a husband and wife each have a separate income ln excess of $1600, then each shall receive, not $3000 exemption: but $1500. (B) $1500 ln the case ot all other persons. (C) $509 is allowed tor each child under 21 years of age who It dependent on the taxpayer for support. RATES OF TAX upon the amount of income ln excess of the exemptions stated above :- On the first $2,000 or any portion thereof 2 per cent.; ln excess of $2000 but not ln excess ot-tSOOO 3 per cent; ln excess of $3,000 but not ln excess of $4,000 4 per cent. Tax Increases one per cent per $1,000 up to $20,000. for rates above $20,000 see Income Tax Tested and Pronounced \Pure i ~a Health Givi/v^ Act Reduction of M per can* *» allowed on above rates In accordance with amendments to the Act EXEMPTIONS (CORPORATIONS) $2,000. BATE OF TAX. 8 iter cent, upon Income exceeding $2,000. Returns of InfonMtloa to be filed on or (before 31st of March. Forms T. 3, Trustees, Executors, Assignees, etc. Forms T. 4, Employers reports of salaries, wages, commissions, etc. paid to employees. Forms T. 5, Corporations & Joint Stock Companies Return of Dividends and Bonuses to shareholders. Returns of Income to be filed on or before 30th of April. All Indvtduali, other than Farmers and Ranchers, must use Forms T. 1. Farmers and Ranchers must use Form T. IA. Corporations ft Joint Stock Companies must use Forms T. 2. PENALTIES. Penalties are Imposed for failure to file returns on or before due dates ad stated above. Forms are available at Taxation Offices:- Winch Building, Vancouver.BX). Post Office Building,Victoria, B.C. Post Office Building, Nelson, B.C. also at all Post Offices. "GO NORTH, YOUNG MAN- IS CANADIAN ENVOY'S ADVICE TO CALIFORN'S San Francisco, Calif., April 18— "Go north, young man!" Opportunity's compass has turned upward since Horace Oreely pointed to the west. That is what Vincent A. Massey, Canadian EnvdyExtraordlnary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States told the Commonwealth club here in a luncheon address. Pioneers who are carrying Canada's boundary northward, he declared, ere hewing a new empire and establishing their fortunes at the same time. ■ "Canada is thinking in terms of northwestern development," he said. "We are now growing 'wheat within 500 miles of the Arctic Circle. "The spreading north ts the only boundary we have. Thanks to the spirit of amity we enjoy with the United States we never think of a Southern boundary. OVERSEAS TOURS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Under the auspices of the Canadian National Railways and White Star Line, an Ail-Expense Overseas Tour, personally conducted, Is planned for the coming summer. The tour party will sail from Montreal July 7th and will visit Great Britain, Belgium, France and Swltser- land. The Itinerary Includes motor trips, visits to galleries, museums, historic sites and monuments. Everything along the way Is arranged; no attention to detail necessary on the part of the passenger. Complete Information and reservations may be had trom any agent of the Canadian National Railway*. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Hugh Miller'and Family wish to thank Dr. Hicks for his kind and untiring attention during the lengthy Illness of a loving husband and father CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Hugh Miller and Family wish to thank their many friends for tokens of respect and sincere sympathy, during their recent bereavement In the loss of a loving husband end father, and for kindness tor the loan of cars. MlWERfK DURE AND GOOD BEER such as brewed * and bodied by us mini not be tooled upon it a luiurv, but •• a FOOD PftODUCT. Thousands of working classes find in BEER ■ moderately-priced, healthful stimulant while engaged in hard phytic* I labor, which betides in nourishing effect pbtsestca other Mill more invigorating and ttrength-replac- ing quafilirs- Ii it owing (o in great percentage of eitract < together with the very low amount of alcohol thai SILVER SPRING BII.H possesses the , qualities necessary to serve these purpose* For tale at all Government Vendors and ia Brer Parlor*. Give it a (rial and convince yourself. Dtltrene, frer to any furl of the titf. Silver Spring Brewery te^cforioBC. This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Bo;ird or by the Government of British Columbia. CUNARD ANCHOR I ANCHOR-DONALDSON CANADIAN SERVICE FROM. MONTREAL To Belfast-LlTerpoolaGlaUrow. Antonla April 27, May 25, June 22 Letltla May 4, June 1, 29,. July 27. Andania May 11, June 8, July I. Athenia May 18. June 15, July 13. To Plymouth-Chcrbourg-London. Auranla April 27, June 1, June 21. Ascanla May 4, June 8, July 7. Alaunia May 11, June 15, July IS. Ausonla May 18, June 22, July 20. . FROM NEW I0RK To Queenstown and LIverpeoL Scythla April 28 Laconia May 12 To Cherbourg and Southampton. "Mauretanla May 2, 23, June 13, SO. Aqultanla May 9, 30, June 20, July 11 Berengarla May 16, June 6, 27, July 16 To Londonderry and Glasgow. Transylvania April 21 California May 6 Cameronla May 12 To Plymouth-Havre-London. Carmanla April 27 Lancastrla May 4 FROM BOSTON To Queenstown and Liverpool Scythla April 29 Samaria May 27 AROUND THE WORLD CRUISE Franconia January 16, 1929 'Oils at Plymouth, Esstbound. Money orders, drafts and Travellers' Cheques at lowest rates. Full Information from local agents or Company's Offices, 622 Hastings St. W., Vancouver, B.C. PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, APRIL 20th. 1»1S New Food Mill and Grain Elevator Evidence of the exceptional growth of the poultry and dairy business ot British Columbia Is the Food' Mill and grain elevator erected on Burrard Inlet at the foot of Rogers Street, Vancouver, by Buckerfleld's Limited, at a cost of $250,006. ' This plant will relieve the pressure of the Company's old mill at First Avenue, which is still working day and night. The erection ot this new mill brings another industrial unit to the skyline of Vancouver's busy waterfront. The Company is now letting a contract wharf sheds and a. 220 foot berth tor shipping. The plant is well located to ship by rail and water. Few people In British Columbia are aware of the extraordinary growth of the poultry and dairy industry in this province, according to Mr. Bucker- fleld, President. In eighteen months the bird population had increased one hundred per cent. This is accounted for not only by the growing number of poultrymen ell over the province. but also by the expansion of well managed poultry farms, and the establishment of large poultry colonies at points ln the lower Fraser Valley. These are being operated on a scientific basis, resulting ln an Increasing output of eggs and birds seeking new markets in Eastern Canada and the United States. The possibilities that are awaiting successful poultry men are best Illustrated by a shipment recently from Seattle of 80,000 cases of eggs for South America Eggs from the Pacific Coast are in demand over the entire continent The climate here makes the operation of poultry farms a much easier task than in the East. The reputation ot British Columbia poultry has been well established by the high records our breeders have made all over the world, for example, the U.B.C's Hen No. 6. Better feeding of flocks has become a very pronounced factor, In decreasing bird mortality, increasing operation a more profitalbe one. In 1927 the estimate value o[ the poultry industry ln British Columbia was more than $7,500,000.00. Poultry population Increased by twenty-three per cent; egg production by eighteen per cent; and egg exports by thirty- five per cent Several shipments ot chicks from British Columbia to Ottawa and other Eastern points have been made without mortality or injury. This progress has brought a report from a railway company remarking that "British Columbia, in particular, has achieved signal nown and has been despatching birds to a number of foreign countries." The Poultry Service Department of Buckerfleld's Limited, Vancouver, ii available without cost to all poultry men and dairymen. Literature pertaining to poultry and dairy feeding is generally provided by this department without charge. To Ship Thousand Buffalo Northward Wainwright. Alberta, April 18— Early in June the Canadian government will ship lion more buffalo, principally year-olds, from Waiwright Park to the MacKenzic River District in the north ,as has been done in the past three years. A quarter of a century ago, anxious to save the buffalo form extinction, the Canadian Government bought a herd of 715 from Montana and estabished Wainwright park. Within a few years, the herd grew to so many thousands that a slaughter was necesasry and buffalo meat came on the market Then the scheme of shipping the surplus animals north was adopted and found to be satisfactory. Plans are nearly completed for the extension of the Wainwright park boundaries to the Canadian National Railway tracks, so that travellers on their way to and from Jasper National Park and the Pacific coast may glimpse the herd from the windows of the train. Canada has been wasting her forest capital and today only 27% remains. Union Bay Miss E. Campbell of Nanaimo paid a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. Glover on Sunday. Mrs. P. Reld and son James returned from Vancouver, where they have been spending the past week. Mr. E. Hirst of Vancouver is spending two weeks' vacation here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.-Fulcher. Last Wednesday evening a very enjoyable dance was given by the member! of the Girls' Sewing Class. A large number were present and all seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Music was furnishd by the Melody Four. Proceeds of the dance are for the girls' summer vacation at camp. Mr. and Mrs. C. Formby had as their guest for the past week Miss I. James of Parksville. Mr. Furnace of Campbell River is spending a few days In town. Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis and family have moved to Royston, where they will make their home ln the future. FLORAL TRIBUTES ACKNOWLEDGED Floral tributes tendered on tho occasion of the funeral "of the late Hugh Miller, reported in last week's Islander, are hereby gratefully acknowledged by the family: " WREATH—Mr. and Mrs. A. Marshall, brother-in-'law and sister-in- law, Minto. SPRAYS—iW.B.A.; Mr. and Mrs. J. McHale, daughter and son-in-law, Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, brother and sister-in-law, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Monks, aon-in- law and daughter, Deep Bay; Mr. and Mrs. B. Anderson, Union Bay; Mrs. J. Monks, Minto; Mr. and Mrs. D. Walker, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MHIer, and son and daughter-in- law, Cowlchan Lake; Mr. and Mrs. B. Calnan, Mr. and Mrs. Dillmaii, Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, Minto; Mr. and Mrs. T. Bennett, Cumberland. Courtenay Mrs. Sutherland has returned from a short holiday spent ln Victoria. Last Sunday was League of Nations Sunday and was observed ln St. George's United Churoh, the Rev. W. A. Alexander delivering an address on the work of the League. Mr. John Thomson was awarded the tender for the concrete work ln fixing up the front of the new High School grounds. Work is progressing In the building of the new Elks Home for which Mr. G. W. Edwards has the contract. The foundation is practically ready to re ceive the superstructure. Dr. Moore, of the Automobile Olub of B. C, Nanaimo Branch, was a visitor ln town this week. Mr. Philip Fleming, of Chllllwack, Fieldman for the Jersey Breeders' Association for B. C, and Mr. George Sangster, President of the B. C. Stock Breeders' Association, have Just spent a couple of days ln the district visiting Jersey breeders and live stock men ln the interests of their respective associations. They plan to hold a meeting later In the summer at which will be discussed ways and means of Improving dairy herds which will ultimately make the dairymen and live stock men more prosperous. SYNOPSIS OF LANDACTAMENDHEMTS PK-EMPTION8 Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted] by British subjects over 18 years of age and by aliens on declaring Intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation and Improvement for agricultural purposes. Full information concerning regulations regarding Pre-emtlons is given in Bulletin No. 1, Land Series "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of which can be obtained free of charge by adrdesslng the Department of Lands; Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent- Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and which Is not timber land, i.e. carrying over 5,000 'board fee't per acre west of the Coast Range and 8,000 feet per acre east of that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to tbe Land Commissioner ot the Land Recording Division ln which the land applied for Is situated and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for five years and Improvements made to value $10 per acre including clearing and cultivating at least five acres, before Crown Grant can be received. PURCHASE Appplicatlons are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being timbertand for agricultural purposes; minimum price for first-class (arable) land $5 per acre, and second class (grazing) land $2.50 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown- lands Is given in Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory or industrial sites on timber land not exceeding 40 acres may be purchased or leased1, the conditions including payment of etump- age. HOMESTEAD LEASES For grazing and Industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres may be leased by one person or a company. GIUZLNG Under the Grazing Act the Province is divided into grazing districts and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual grazing permits are Issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given to established owners. Stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free, or .partially free, permits are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to ten head. WILLINGDON TO BUY HOME? Indications that Canada's governoi general contemplates establlshmenl of a vice regal lodge in Vancouver has been given, by the fact that during their present visit here Viscount anr. Viscountess Wlllingdon have spen: some time inspecting properties it Shaughnnessy Heights and Wes Point Grey. Lord Wtlingdon- has openly intimated his desire to spend a part ot eact year at the coast and in so dolm would folaw the example of vice royalty in India and South Africa In botl of which countries official and sum mer homes are maintained at different ends of tho country. When a man who 1b not used to thi woods lights a match and late, throws lt on the ground, he expects I. to go out. But when an experienced woodsman Is through with his match lt IS out. He does not leave lt to expectation. He knows. • • • A pall of water costs nothing in Canada as a rule but ths trouble ot dlplng lt up. Put out your camp fire and help save Canada's diminishing forests. Twelve million dollars worth of timber Is being burnt up every year stnmply for lack ot a few palls of water at the proper time. In Memoriam In loving memory of Esther (Wee Essy) beloved daughter Qf David and Jeannie Logan, who died April 17th, 1927. at the age of eight years and Blx months. Had we but seen her still in life, Or watched her dying bed, Our hearts would not have felt so sore The bitter tears we shed. A sweet little face from our home is gone, A voice that we loved Is still, A place Is vacant ln our hearts and borne, Which never can be filled. Sleep on little darling and take thy rest, God called thee when He thought It best, On earth there's strife; in Heaves there's rest; They miss you most who loved you best. . , Inserted by Daddy end Mama, Bisters and Brothers. If every man, woman and child in Canada would realize the danger of fire, practise carefulness at all times, and back up the fire ranger in his efforts to control fire outbreaks, Canada would save millions of dollars worth of timber every year. The Living Forest "Five hundred thousand Canadians draw 600 million dollars a year from t le forects and forest industries. It is surely cheapei to spend two cents an acre on forest protection to kiep. these people in Canada than to spend over 500 dollars a family to bring immigrants from foreign shores." —Cai adian Forestry Association. Women's Auxiliary, Cumberland General Hospital DANCE Friday, April 20th ILO ILO HALL, Cumberland First Class Music Admission f 1.00. Refreshments Served SCOTTISH LAUNDRY FIRST CLASS WHITS LAUNDRY SERVICE IW Special Family Laundry Rate "^3 also expert DYERS AND DRY CLEANERS A Trial Order Will Convince You. Orders left at the Ritz Cafe, Telephone 160 Cumberland, will receive prompt attention Telephone Courtenay, 120 F. IIIIIK IIIIIIIIMIIII Telephone Cumberland, 150 SPECIALS Royal Crown Soap, 6 bar carton 300 5 Carton Lots, Royal Crown Soap, 6's, at $1.50 and 1 Carton Oatmeal Soap, 6's at 250 (£1 CA the lot for tpl.tjU Quart Pickles , Sour or Chow, each 550 Quart Sweet Pickles and Sweet Chow, each 650 Pint Pickles, Sour and Chow, each 300 Pint Sweet Pickles and Sweet Chow 350 Cft A A or 3 for tP-l.UU Potted Meats, assorted, 3 tins for 350 N. B. Sardines, 3 tins for 350 Kippered Smacks, 3 tins for 350 Pork and Beans, 3 tins for 35? Jelly Powders, assorted flavors, 4 pkgs. for 35f Sliced Pineapple, flats, each 150 (M AA or 7 for JpJL.l/V FuH Stock of FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES Matt. Brown's Grocery Phone 38 for SERVICE AND QUALITY Cumberland STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B, C RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive BT PROMPT ATTENTION -^ COAL — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD of all descriptions David Hunden, Junr. The New Victory Iron complete with 6ft cord guaranteed for one year Cash $3.00 on terms $3.50 For Hire by Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. IIIIIIIIIHIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIlMMII.HMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHii i Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each j • TO KEEP "CLOSED* PLUMBING "OPEN" j This is a '/a-in. valve for use on domestic hot water supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused by ranges and tank heaters. APPROVED Both Red Top Relief Valves are approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by State and Municipal Bureaus of Water and Boiler Inspection. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS CO. Limited. G. W. CLINTON, Managing Director. .....t » " •■• "•■••■•••.......,,.„„„; FRIDAY, APRIL 20th, 1928 CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND. B.C. PAGE FIVE 4> NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Campbell River Ranger Station SEALED TENDERS endorsed "Tender for Campbell River Ranger Station Buildings" will be received by the Deputy Minister of Lands, Victoria, B.C., up to 18 o'clock noon, of Monday, April 1M, 1928, for the erection of offices, Garage, Pump and Power House, and 2 Bungalows for the Forest Branch at Campbell River, V.I., B.C. Copies or plans and specifications, , conditions of tender and tender form may be obtained trom: Chief Forester, Victoria, District Forester, Vancouver, Supervisor, BX). Forest Service, Nanaimo, and Supervisor, B.C. Forest Service, Campbell River, and payment of a deposit ot Ten Dollars, ($10.00) which will be refunded on return ol plans, etc., within 30 days in good condition. Each Tender must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Deputy Minister of Lands for ten per cent, (10%); of the total amount ot the tender, which shall be forfeited! if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so. The cheque of the successful tenderer will Ibe retained as security for the due and faithful performance of the work till the satisfactory completion, of the Contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on tbe forms supplied, signed with tihe actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed In the envelope furnished, • The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. R. NADEN, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. 16-17 Smokers' Supplies Pipes Pouches Cigarettes Tobaccos Cigars also a full line of High Grade Chocolates at A. Henderson's A. W. NEILL AND PULVERIZED COAL (Continued from Page One) the second place I do not ask other portions of Canada to be saddled with enormous burdens of taxation ln order to assist the particular part of the country ln which I am Interested. In this resolution I merely ask the government by a small expenditure to put us In a position whereby we can help ourselves, which Is the very best form of assistance anyone can ask or receive from any government. In British Columbia during recent years we have been suffering from the competition of fuel oil imported from the United States. Ten or fifteen A pall of water costs nothing .In Canada as a rule but the trouble of diping it up. Put out your camp fire and help save Canada's diminishing forests. Twelve million dollars worth of timber is being burnt up every year sinmply for lack of a few pails of water at the proper time. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for crane for Assembly wharf, Port Alberni, B.C.." will be received until 12 o'clock noon (daylight saving), Tuesday, My S, 1928, for one 4-ton travelling electrically operated crane (or the Assembly wharf at Port Alberni, Comox-Alberni District, B.C. Plane and forms of contract oan be seen and specifications and forms of tender obtalnedat this Department, at the office of the District Engineer Post OfTice Building, Victoria, B.C., at the Post Offices, Vancouver, B.C. and Port Alberni, B.C., also at the Builders Exchanges, 2509 Prior Street, Victor- la, B.C., and 615 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. Tenders will not be considered unless made oiuprintod forms supplied by the Department and in accordance with conditions contained therein. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works, equal to 10 per cent, of the amount of the tender. Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or . bonds of the Canadian National Railway Company will also be accepted as security, or bonds and a cheque If required to make up an odd amount. NOTE.—Blue prints can be obtained at this Department by depositing an accepted' cheque for the sum of $20.00 parable to the order of the Minister of Public Works, which will be returned if tbe intending bidder submit a regular bid . By order, S. E. OBRIEN. Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, March 30, 1928. G. R. Mutrie REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST O.S.B.C. Eyesight Specialist Courtenay FOR SALE Block Wood or Bark, Green or Dry at 94.00 per load Leave orders at Mrs. Alex. King's Stationery Store, Phone 56. N. DEUFAULT NOTICE I will not be responsible tor any debts contracted by my son, James Peters, of Cumberland. ROBERT PETERS. April 18th, 1928, Cumberland, B.C. 16-17 Courtenay Builders' Supply Lumber & Shingles at mill prices Delivered Anywhere. Phone 183 years ago the exports of coal from the Vancouver Island mines to San Francisco were so large that the operators maintained offices there for the disposal of the coal, but that condition has long since passed away. We do not ship any coal to San Francisco now, but we import enormous quantities of fuel oil. During the first half of 1827 we imported 59,000,000 gallons of oil on which duty was paid, ln addition, to which large quantities "were brought in by the steamship companies ln bond, which were used by them without that Importation being recorded in the customs returns. Making an approximate allowance for the amount so brought ln, and taking that into consideration we find that ln British Columbia alone we pay something like $5,000,000 a year to the United States for fuel oil. That Is equivalent to about 600,000 tons of coal, or nearly one-half the annual output of the Vancouver Island coal mines today. The production of that quantity of coal would support a town with a population of some 6,000 or 6,000, and since we neither eat nor wear coal this would mean an Increased demand for the products of the soil and for the manufactured goods of the east. Therefore this Is not a purely local question, Prom time to time we have naturally looked about us for something which will offset this importation of fuel oil, and the first thing that was suggested by our Conservative friends was a tariff on that article. On one occasion an election was held mainly on that Issue. I will recall that about the year 1922 I went to Hon. Mr. Fielding, the then Minister of Finance, asking, him to Increase the duty on fuel oil; as I went Into his office I saw a large number of gentlemen, and indeed I might say a large number of large gentlemen, coming out. They were of the (lass described by Shakespeare as fat men, bulky, thick, well- fed, sleek-looking gentlemen, evincing very aspect of prosperity, and as they came out I eyed them with some curiosity. Then I went ln to see the minister, and humbly proffered my claim for an increased duty on fuel oil. With E. L SAUNDERS UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRER. It pays to have your shoes repaired as they wear longer after repairing than when new. I aim to give the best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Store. "PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS ACT" COMOX ELECTORAL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I shall, on MONDAY the 21st day of May, 1928, at the hour of ten o'clock In the forenoon, hold a sitting of the Court of Revision for the purpose of revising the list of voters for the said electoral district, and of hearing and determining any and all objections to the retention of any name on the list, or to the registration as a voter of arty applicant for registration; and for the other purposes set forth In the "Provincial Elections Act." Dated at Cumberland, B.C., this 5th | day of April, 1928. JOHN CONWAY, 15-16, 19-20 Registrar of Voters, Comox Electoral District. ii JP.P. Harrison, M.L.A. : Barrister, Solicitor, ■ Notary Public | Main Office ! Courlenay Phone 258 • Local Office ! Cumberland Hotel in Evenings. a Telephone Holt or 24 jKingGeorge Hotel! ! good service, reasonable clinn;;i. I j Centrally Located: The Standards of Quality— I Comox Creamery Butter j Comox Jersey Ice Cream j Comox Whole Wheat Flour j ' j Comox Jersey Ice Cream is now on the market and can be j obtained at all Ice Cream Parlors j TAKE A BRICK HOME WITH YOU that simplicity which characterized me In those days, and indeed does so yet. I said, "Why, Mr. Fielding, the Conservatives will support you in increasing the duty because they pledged themselves to do so ln the recent election, and moreover lt Is a part of | their fiscal policy." The kindly old I gentleman smiled at me with his eyes i tired with half a century's experience f politics and said, "Mr. Neill, did you see those gentlemen who went out just as you came In?" I said, "Yes, what about them?" He said, "They were a deputation from the Canadian Manufacturers' Association asking that the duty be removed altogether." Now much has been said of recent years in connection with research, particularly this session and last session, and I thlfck the hon. member for Vancouver Centre (Mr. Stevens) and myself are entitled to some little credit, because I can recall that we advocated research years ago and we got very little sympathy and very little attention on the matter. Well, this is a typical Instance of very moderately expensive research. To demonstrate Its advantages would Involve very small expense, and lt would be of great benefit even to the government, because If they equipped their boats on the Pacific ocean it would be a great saving to them. Even on the hydrographic boats the use of smokeless fuel would be of great advantage. It would give an impetus to our coal mines and react on other lines of business not only ln British Columbia, but throughout the Dominion. I therefore trust that the government will see their way to give this fuel a fair trial by equipping one of their steamers with the machinery necessary to use pulverized coal, and also permit one of their public buildings either in the city of Vancouver or the city of Victoria, to use pulverized coal from the mines of Vancouver Island. If every man, woman and child in Canada would realize the danger of fire, practise carefulness at all times, and back up the fire ranger in his efforts to control fire outbreaks, Canada would save millions of dollars worth of timber every year. Klondyke Dance Usual Success The annual Klondyke Dance held ln the Gaiety Theatre Wednesday under the auspices of the Courtenay-Co- mox Board of Trade was the usual success. Wm. Douglas, chairman ln charge of all arrangements had left nothing undone to Insure the success of the evening, and was assisted by energetic sub-committees. There was. of course, dancing for all who wanted to dance; there was roulette, crown and anchor, black jack, lucky strike, etc., to say nothing of the bar with an hon- est-to-goodness foot-rail where sundry refreshments, hot dogs and other good things were dispensed. The financial receipts were good and will no doubt help the publicity fund of the board to a considerable extent. Cumberland Man to Carry Conservative Banner (Continued trom pas* on.) In concluding Dr. Tolmle thought that the business of the government should be conducted economically, not niggardly, because British Columbia needed money expended. The Federal government should contribute towards highways because they had made more money through the Introduction of automobiles which necessitated wider roads with better surfaces and the Dominion Government was one of the larger users of roads. The business of the country, he said, should be carried on in the same manner as a private business and as long as he was at the head of the party and If they were ln power In Victoria he proposed to run the business of the country on businesslike lines. At the close of the meeting a very hearty vote of thanks was tendered the speakers on motion of Mr. Beber Cooke. Tell some folks anythlngand tt goes in both ears and comes out at the mouth. Do your bit by attending the Hot- pltal Ball Tonight. Coming! Coming! Coming! H IFIit tMf E kuL 3 LA / ' TV* NATIONAL HIGHWAY O N SUPERIOR TRAIN FAST TIME ALL STEEL EQUIPMENT SHORT LINE Loaves Vancouver 9:50 p.m. direct to— Kamloops Edmonton Saskatoon Winnipeg Toronto Ottawa Montreal Quebec Halifax Carries through standard sleeper Vancouver-Kelowna dally except Saturday. Alternative Rcute via Steamer to Prince Rupert and Rail Connection, CANADIAN NATIONAL RYS. Cumberland, B.C. E. W. Blckle, Agent. 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Quality and Service Apprecialing The Patronage of our old friends and Customers City Meat Market Phone 111 FOR SALE—DUCKS EGGS, 75 cents a setting, J6.50 per hundred—Apply H. Morrison, Lake Trail Road. Telephone Courtenay 8G Q 13-10 Ton may foe a patient yourself some day—attend the Hospital Ball Toultc. token —use St. Charles Milk and note the richer flavor of your dishes. It is doubly-rich and creamy. * 1US* ,„,/„,, jy>«, Th. Borden 688 Co. Limited, Vancouver. _ _ Buntt ;< I . . St.Charles Milk (Unsweetened THIS MILK IS ENTIRELY A BRITISH COLUMBIA PRODUCT CONDF.NSARY - SOUTH SUMAS. U.I Cumberland Personals Mr.FurnivaJ Wilcock and Mrs. Wood motored to Cumberland on Friday I last, returning to Nanaimo on Mondayj morning. Tbey were accompanied1 on the return trip by Rev. and Mrs. Robathan and family. The Rev. gentleman Is undergoing an operation in Vancouver this week for the removal ot tonsils. •' . :. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Apps and family returned on Saturday after spending a week's vacation lnthe Fraser Valley. • • • Mlae Dolly Apps returned to Cumberland on Wednesday after spending a vacation on the mainland. a a a Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Theal, of Chllll- waek, returned to their home last Sunday after spending the past week with relatives here. • a • Delaney-Heeney Fight Pictures coming to the Ilo-Ilo, Monday and Tuesday, May 7 and 8. • • • Mr. Henry Watson left on Sunday last for Vancouver where he will complete his studies at the Vancouver Normal School. • • • * MISS JESSIE BAIRD ENTERTAINS AT A SUPPER PARTY. Miss Jessie Baird1 was hostess at a delightful supper party on Friday evening ot last week, when she entertained a tew friends before leaving again for Deep Creek. The table was very prettily decorated with spring flowers. After a bountiful repast'the evening was spent In games, singing and dancing. Among those present were: Misses Edna Gear, Evelyn Carey, Kathleen Mulr, Katie and Josle Bono, Ella Cur- rle, Dena Baird and Messrs. John Plercy, Jim. Ronnie, Tom Little, Austin McLeod, "Doc" Cameron, Hector Hooper, "Bill" Marshall and Cameron McPherson. Conservative Ass'n Holds Meeting A meeting of the Cumberland Con- seravtive Association was held In the G.W.V.A. Hall on Monday evening of this week, with Dr. E. R. Hicks in the chair. Delegates for the convention which was held on Wednesday at Courtenay were appointed. A reso- lutionwas passed requesting Dr. G. K. MacNaughton to allow his name to go up for Conservative candidate for the Comox riding. Dr. R. E. MacKechnio, of Vancouver, arrived in town Thursday of this week, returning to Vancouver Friday. Mrs. Hewitt entertained the ladles' sewing club on Wednesday evening of this week. . ] Miss Christine MacKinnon returned! from Vancouver on Sunday evening last. | Mr. Lamb.of Mcnzies Bay, was a visitor in Cumberland on Thursday of this week. UPPER ISLAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL (Continued from page one) • iiiiiMiin t !■■■• Miiaiaiiil "IF YOU GET IT AT MUMFORD'S—IT'S GOOD!" MUMFORD'S . A few Canned Fruit specials all new stock SINGAPORE PINEAPPLES Kil/» 3 tins for «JUC ROYAL CITY PEACHES A(\n per tin te"C ROYAL CITY PEARS A f\0 per tin wt SAANICH BLACKBERRIES OC- per tin aitfJX/ DEL MONTE APRICOTS OC- Is per tin AieJV DEL MONTE PEACHES 9 Kn Is per tin £iOV* Mumford's Grocery Phone 71 Cumberland NOT SO GOOD He may not have A little fairy 'In his home But tie has A little miss In his engine, anil A little made in his cellar I * a Mr, James Dick and Archie spent last week end ln Vancouver. i • • .. I Mrs. J. Conway and Sheila returned. to town Saturday hut after spending the Blaster vacation in Victoria. • • • Billy Mllllgan writing to a friend . ln town sends regards to all his old buddies ln the district. Billy is still In Regina, following his occupation j as a linotype operator on the Regina Post and states that business is good. Columbia forging ahead with enormous strides. The advent of the Upper Island Musical Festival has brought a long felt need to fruition. ADJUDICATORS FOR FESTIVAL. DR. FREDERICK ROGERS—Dr. Frederick Rogers was born in Eng- land and pursued his musical studies under eminent masters. He was for three years with Alberta Randeggor of London; Robert Taylor of Brighton for voice; and Edward Teague ifor violin. In 1890 he won In open competition the position of Vicar Choral of Chichester Cathedral. During his musical career he has been actively associated with many musicians of eminence, Including Sir Edward Elgar, with whom he appeared many times ln Chamber Concerts ln England . He has also assisted Sir Hugh Allen head ot the Royal College of Music, London, in violin work. Dr. Rogers was one of the organists selected for recitals at the St. Louis World's Fair In 1904. Before coming to the coast Dr. Rogers was located in Brantford, Ontario. He is now well known both as an organist, and as a choir conductor throughout British Columbia. MR. RHYND J AM IE 8 ON—Mr. Rhynd Jamieson, musical and dramatic critic of the "Vancouver Dally Province" needs no introduction to musicians in this province; his articles on musical subjects, and criticisms under the nom de plume "R: J. read by all students of the Art. Delicious Young Pork We can always recommeni our Local Pork—much of it milk-fed right in the district Pork Sausages Sausages.are made Fresh Every Day—a delicious morsel—try a pound today. This is Extra Special Orders taken over the phone will receive prompt personal attention — justlet us know what you want we will guarantee to give you satisfaction. TELEPHONE gg Wilcock & Co. Ltd. 'The Family Butchers" Cumberland « . «f Hi«h Claw Cakes The Home ot mgn ^^ and P*»t«et SATURDAY SPECIALS Crea»tIlo^Crea»B«nB,_Crea» Golden Brown Dough- irs^-—"-"* Mann's Bakery, Cumberland BEVAN Mrs. R. Robertson accompanied by Mrs. Smith left on Tuesday for a two weeks visit to Vancouver. a • • Mr. Alec Tllleard and Harold Grant were visitors from Valdez Island over the week end. • a * On Tuesday last Mrs. Harding returned trom a trip to Vancouver and sound cities. • e * After visiting friends for tbe past few days Mrs. Mathews returned to Vancouver Thursday. .1: BIRTH^-To Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Strachan, of Courtenay, at St, Joseph's Hospital, on April 18th, a daughter. Four Hundred Piano Owners including thirty-two eminent music teachers and musicians, (Mrs. H- Finch, of Cumberland, included) employ and recommend R. W. Booth, piano tuner and repairer, Nanaimo's leading piano tuner. All orders left at Lang's Drug Store will receive attention April 27 and 28. All Work Guaranteed THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY OF CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH will present the 3 act comedy "Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard" in the Church on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25lh under the direction of Dr. A. J.Taylor A SCREAM FROM START TO FINISH aaaaaaa.aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.a.aa Her Family Characters: Mrs. Briggs, a woman of business MIbs Pearl Hunden Mr. George Brown Mr. J. Auchterlonle Miss Beth Horbury Miss Jessie Brown Silas Green, a near relation Mr. S. Mounce Mr. Lee, a wealthy neighbor Mr. D. McLean Virginia Lee, his daughter Miss Edith Hood Daisy Thornton, her friend ..:. Miss Ellen Hunden Mrs. O'Connor, with no liking for goats Miss A. Mann Mandy Bates, whose tongue will stumble Miss E. Henderson Doors Open at 7:30 Curtain at 8:00 GENERAL ADMISSION Fifty Cents "God Save The King"