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P X '-<'*.,**,, CUMBERLAND ISLANDER With which ls consolidated the Cuaberhnd News. FORTY-FIFTH YEARâNo. 21. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, MAY HI, 1926. , SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLAHS PER ANNUM Empire Day Fund No. 4 Mine Employees 284.60 Machine Gun Fund balance.. 117.05 Corporation of the City of Cumberland $ 100.00 Canadian Collieries (D) Ltd. 50.00 Royston Lbr. Co. employees.. 42.00 Canadian Collieries Railway Employees and Miscellaneous 41.50 No. 5 Mine Employees 41.50 Union Bay Employees 40.50 Ilo-llo Theatre 25.00 Silver Spring Brewery 25.00 Union Brewery 25.00 Balance from 1924 sports 25.00 Thomas Oraham 16.00 Cumberland Electric Light Co. 15.00 Cumberland Water Works .... 15.00 Royston Lbr. Co. (lumber).... 15.00 Mr. Q. W. Clinton 10.00 Dr. O. K. MacNaughton 10.00 J. Sutherland (Goods) 10.00 Comox Creamery 10.00 Campbell Bros. (Goods) 10.00 A. MacKinnon (Goods) 7.60 K. Nakanishi (Goods) 7.00 Frank Dallos 6.60 W. Hutton 5.00 R. Yates 5.00 James Dick _ 5.00 W. P. Symons 5.00 C. H. Tarbell (Goods) 5.00 W. Merrifield 5.00 W. Wain 5.00 G. T. Cavin (Goods) 6.00 Dr. E. R. Hicks 5.00 Vi Bruce Gordon 5.00 L. R. Stevens (Goods) 5.00 C. W. Spooner 5.00 Matt. Brown 5.00 King George Hotel 5.00 Wllcock Bros 5.00 J. Mann 5.00 Vendome Hotel 5.00 Blunt and Ewart 5.00 Joe ldiens 5.00 Frelone's Grocery Store 5.00 W. Douglas 5.00 Marocchi Bros 5.00 Robt. C. Lang (Goods) 6.00 F. D. Pickard 6.00 T. H. Mumford 6.00 Ealda M. Shlozakl 5.00 B. &. K. Courtenay, value .... 3.00 G. Curwen 2.50 Henderson's Garage 2.50 J. Ledlngham 2.50 Wm. Henderson 2.50 E. L. Saunders 2.50 Union Tailor 2.60 Cumberland Supply 2.50 John J. Potter 2.00 C. Newman 2.00 J. Conway 2.00 Walker's Battery Shop 2.00 C. E. Beasley 2.00 Jos. Aspesi 2.00 C. Dalton 2.00 Chow Lee 2.00 Kam Sun Low 2.00 Lai Fung 2.00 Wong Why 2.00 Quong Me Lung 2.00 Foo Yuen 2.00 H. B. Murray 1.50 Mrs. Francesclnl 1.00 Albert Evans 1.00 T. Robertson 1.00 J. Ninatti 1.00 W. A. Owen 1.00 J. Larrigan 1.00 San Kee 1.00 Kee Fung 1.00 Yee Yuen Sheng Kee 1.00 Lai Yuen 1.00 Ho Hee 1.00 Quon Mon 50 Yen On Tong 50 Wing Kee 25 Young San 25 Mah Wing Duck 25 Gwilt's Mill (to come) TOTAL I11MM COMIC GROUP PRIZE IS NOW INCREASED' Realizing that the sum of $7.50 was hardly Incentive enough to cause very many to try for the prize of best comic group In the coming Mny 24th. celebration parade, the few members of the sports committee, who could be i got in touclt with last evening. decided to increase this amount by 110.00. With $17.50 as the I prize now for this event there j should be many competitors. COAL BUNKER PROPOSAL FOR MAINLAND CRITICIZED THE "OWL" STEPS INTO "THE WINKING IDOL" If Dave Ledbetter and his sweetheart, Jean Wilson, were not killed In the gigantic crash of falling timbers In the first exciting episode of "The Winking Idol." which was shown at the Ilo-llo Theatre last Wednesday, it was no fault ot tlie desperate band of red-eyed villains who railroaded Jean's father to prison twenty years before the action of the story and now seem determined to finish the foul work they started then, for they did (heir job with villainous thoroughness and only a movie miracle could possibly save them. In the second chapter, to be shown at the Ilo-llo next Wednesday. Komi, the last of the Aztec Indians, who holds the secret of the rich gold lode, comes Into the story in an exciting sequence during which the mysterious character known as the "Owl," because bis cat eyes are visible in the dark, works in the shadows and terrorizes a beautiful girl with a fiendish purpose that can enil only in disaster for somebody. Arguing against any proposal to expend public money for the construction of coal bunkers In Vancouver harbor. Lieut.-Col. C. Villiers, executive head of tiie Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, told a gathering of mining men In thc Hotel Vancouver on Monday evening last that the hunkers might Injure the Island coal Industry and help to topple It to final ruin. Only volume production and the reasonable attitude ot the coal miners of Cumberland In accepting a wage reduction about a year ago have made it possible for the industry to continue, said Lieut.-Col. Villiers. WOULD MEAK LOSS "I do not fear competition of Alberta or Eastern llritish Columbia coal should coal bunkers be built In Vancouver." said Lieut.-Col. Villiers, "but I do fear the possibility of grain ships bringing coal here as ballast and unloading it for less than we can mine and furnish Vancouver Island coal. "We cannot afford to lose orders | for 20,000 or 30,000 tons of coal a year. Tliat may mean tlle difference between operating at a loss or breaking even. "We have no objection to Alberta or British Columbia interests build ing their own coal bunkers In Vancouver If they wish to lake that chance, although I do not think they could compete with us on Vancouver Island, but I do think that they should spend their money ou facilities as we have done and not expect to have coal bunkers built by public expenditures." CONTRACTS CANCELLED Lt.-Col. Villiers related the history of the Blue Funnel Line's cancellation of contracts for Cumberland coal and said that he had Interviewed officials of thc line in England and had been told that the Seattle agents for the line wished to have Seattle coal given a chance. The contract, he said, recognized the lower efficiency of Seattle bunker coal nnd allowed for a proportionate reduction ln charge according to the percentage of loss In efficiency of the coal as compared with that of British Columbia. Lieut. Col. Villiers contended that the Blue Funnel Line, carrying Canadian goods, should burn Canadian coal. F. W. Guernsey, Nichol Thompson. Aid. Frank Woodside and several representatives of the Vancouver Island coal industry commented adversely on the proposal to build coal bunkers in Vancouver with public moneys. Rev. E. Robathan Addressed P.T. Assn. Special Train To Qualicum June 3 Come to the Scliool Sports at Qualicum on June 3rd. So that all danger of accident and all need of worry shall be removed from parents on June 3rd, arrangements have been made for a special train to Qualicum leaving Courtenay at 8:30 a.m. The return fare is $2.05 for adults and $1.00 for children. This Is an opportunity for a real picnic. A part of the Qualicum Golf course has been secured for the grounds. There will he the School Sports followed by bathing on the famous Qualicum Beach. Come and support your team. With your backing they will do their best to retain the collection of cups they won last year. ROYSTON LUMBER CO. MAKES DONATION TO MAY CELEBRATION Powell River Golf Club Is Victorious POWELL RIVER, May lit.âThe event of interest over the week-end In Powell River was the visit of the Point Grey Golf and Country Club team, an event looked forward to by the Powell River Golf Club for the past two months. Single matches were' engaged iu during the morning and foursomes were the order of the afternoon. Each match was hotly contested and it was only after the hardest kind or struggle that the home team emerged victorious, In the evening the Powell River team were hosts to the visitors at a banquet In the Hotel. Mr. E. W. Zumwalt, president of the club, was In the chair, with Mr. John Mclntyre acting as toast master. Dr. Hender-1 son, one of the founders of the club, welcomed the visitors In a witty and very appropriate address and there followed many complimentary speeches from members of both Clubs. The banquet broke up in time for the visitors to catch the Vancouver boat | and the Point Grey boys went away! vowing vengeance when the return match is played in Vancouver. COAST LEAGUE STANDINGS Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pt. Cumberland 15 11 2 2 61 25 24 Ladysmith 14 10 3 1 37 16 21 Nanaimo 14 8 4 2 38 23 18 Westminster .... 15 7 4 4 41 30 18 St. Saviours 13 6 6 1 21 37 13 Varsity 15 5 8 2 20 43 12 St. Andrews 15 4 8 3 24 30 11 North Shore .... 13 3 9 1 21 26 7 Victoria Vets .... 12 1 11 0 21 64 2 The above table Includes the Saint Saviours-Westminster game which St. Saviours won four goals to three. In addition to the sum ot $42.00 donated by the employees of the Royston Lumber Co. toward the funds of the May 24th. celebration, the management of the Company has also come forward with the generous offer of $15.00 worth of lumber for use of the committee In building the May Queen stand, etc. This wns delivered yesterday afternoon and will be put to good use by the Grounds Committee. The regular monthly meeting ot the Cumberland Parent-Teacher Association was held iu the Public school on the 17th, with President Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton presiding. Reports of various committees were given. The Library report, from Miss Partridge, was most gratifying, showing as It did the number of books now in use and the splendid support given by the School Board. In fact, the Board had made it possible for them to have such a collection ot books, and although the complete number had not yet arrived It was hoped to have the balance in a very short time. Jlrs. George Richardson reported that the Association now had a membership of 113. which was most gratifying, showing tlie interest taken in local educational affairs. Mrs. MacNaughton announced tliat this would be the last regular meeting for some time, and thnt the next would be in August when the graduating classes would receive their diplomas. Owing to tlie very limited amount of money in hand. It was arranged that Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Freeburn aud Jlrs. Sommerville would act as a committee to make arrangements for some means of raising money for the association. Jlr. Wm. McLellan. who had looked after the comforts of the members by attending to the fires and the room, submitted his bill for two years for $16.00 which he was generous enough to receipt In full as a donation to the Association. It was unanimously carried that a hearty vote of thanks be given Jlr. McLellan for same. Mr. Shenstone made an appeal on behalf ot the Chlldrens' Sport Day at Qualicum and lt was agreed that a cup, valued at $10.00, be given by the P. T. A. The topic of the evening was an address by Rev. E. O. Robathan on "Character." The subject was hand- [ led from a high standard and a great many aspects of the matter were outlined on the black-board so that everyone could see the outstanding points relative to the subject. After the address quite a number gave expression to their opinions on some of the main points brought up. Mr. Robathan was extended a hearty vote of thanks for his careful and practical talk. After adjournment refreshments were served by the social committee. HOLIDAY DANCE AT IMPERIAL PAVILION A big Holiday dance will be held at the Imperial Pavilion, Royston, on .Monday, May 24th., with the Jazz- arimbo Orchestra, of Nanaimo, In attendance. There will also be a dance every Saturday night, commencing Saturday, .May 29th. with the best of music at all times. FOR ELK'S KIDDIES FLAG DAY FUND NEW RECORD REACHED IN MINERAL PRODUCTION HON. W. SLOAN EXPECTS VALUE TO REACH HUNDRED MILLION SOON Amusement seekers in tills city have been starved for a real lively musical comedy with catchy tunes, pretty girls, Bllappy dances and some laughter ntniil the color and brightness. Hence the announcement that the Broadway success, "The Beauty Shop," Is to be produced by the Elks, an enterprising bunch where amusements nre concerned, and that a professional director with long experience Is In charge of rehearsals, will be welcomed by all. Jlore than sixty people are In the cast and this comprises the very best talent to he found in Courtenay, Cumberland and surrounding territory. Pretty stage settings, beautiful costumes, catchy songs, graceful dancing and a splendid orchestra add to tlie general zip of the entire affair which will aid In driving away the blues. The performance Is said to run three full hours without one dull moment. "The Beauty Shop" has been a sensational success wherever presented and It is safe to say thnt with tlie interest already aroused a capacity house will greet the players on the evening of Friday, Mny 28th, when thc one performance will bc given In the Ilo-llo Theatre. The proceeds go to the Elks' Kiddies' Flag Day Fund. VICTORIA. .May 20.âA now record in the value ol* tlie mineral production of Uritisti Columbia was established In iiiâr,. according to the Annual Report of the Department of I Mines just Issued which shows a | total output of $61, 492,212 as compared with $48,704,604 in 1921, an in- Icrease of $12,787,688 or 26.2 percent. I The Annual Report contains tha dual and revised figures for 1925 and covers the whole mining situation in j tlle province. It will prove of ex- I ceptlonal Interest to those encaged ;ln the Industry which is, ht present, attracting so much attwitlon. not alone In the province but throughout the country and abroad. Tlle showing made In 1925 Is especially pleasing to Honourable William Sloan, Provincial Secretary and .Minister of Mines, who expressed i his utmost satisfaction at file rapid advance being made hy tiie Industry. ' and who predicts that at the present â rate of progress the value of mineral production will shortly puss the one ! hundred million dollar mark. I Details of the quantity and value of {the mineral production for 1925 compared with that of 1924 arc set forth I In the following table: OLD TIME DANCE BY P.T. ASSOCIATION The Cumberland Parent-Teacher Association, at their usual monthly meeting held in the School on Mon- remains now to Insure the success day evening last, decided to hold an [ of the old time dance which will be held In All Is Now Ready W'ith the stage all set for one ot the biggest Empire Day celebrations in the history of Cumberland, all that the Ilo-llo Hall on Friday evening, June llth. Dancing from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. General admission will be SOc venture is fine weather, and those who boast intimate acquaintance with the weather man predict that Monday will be a due day and for those desirous of ^JÂ£S^^^J~*JÂ» cards tab OB wll be provided. Ice, lhe âay , â,,â,âââ,â â¢ ° ma*e cream will a SO be sold. It Is con-huddles aââ âââ,â [â¢ «Jg Aden ly expected ,bat a large number 8port8 for the ââââ, * «J will be In attendance as the proceeds oldest - are to be devoted to the funds of the [ Parettt-Teacher Association. CHANGES ARE MADE As can be seen from a list on another page ot this Issue, | the winners of the various even' I wlll be the recipients of no prizes, over eleven huild- .. la IN STAFF OF P. R. CO.' llav'"B bee" ooUected ' * I pose nnd nearly ..i par tl haS .... POWELL RIVER, Jlay 19.âRecent- alloUcl1- <â¢ Ml mre ot tl .:,,â ly changes have been made in the stuff of the Powell River Company, involving the promotion of .Mr. Robin Bell-Irving, resident engineer, to the position of mill manager. Mr. P. S. Sandwell has been promoted to the oilice vacated by Jlr. Bell-Irving. In order that the Engineering Staff might publicly felicitate their coworkers, a dinner was held on tlic evening of the 14th instant when every member nf the department wns present, The chairman, Mr. W. Janileson, A.M.I.C.B., was tbe first speaker. Mr. J. S. Hide, A.JI I.C.E., proposed the health of Mr. II. Bell- Irving. B. Sc, A.JI.I.E.C. Mr. D. Graham. A.JI.I.E.C. proposed the health of Jlr. P. Sandwell, A.JU.C.E. Suitable replies were made by both .Mr. Bell-Irving and Mr. Sandwell. Following dinner nn enjoyable programme of songs and music was carried out. will li*- k rrn ning -.ntlv -mid It ,.. I""''***' 'â * -; the ...' ahle prices (or this part '.I the <*â¢:> .. pro amine will be keenly competed for I y the far us fraternal and >ther orgs I -.<> and by Individual tbroughou ie district. Reports from .y Queen and her retlt. :â h . it that all Is in readiness t â¢ the coronation ceremony which takes place on the Recreation Grounds immediately nfter the parade. A considerable sum of money has been expended In outfitting the royal party so that they will present a pretty picture. Features of the day will be the Scout nnd Cub rally, the hockey game between Cumberland and Courtenay High School girls, and the various adult sports, the latter always being the cause of much Interest. Several local business houses will have refreshment stands on the Grounds. And above all. each child taking part ln tho parade will be given a whole dime. Gee whiz! Let's all be there Monday! AFTERNOON TEA ATTRACTED MANY Fishing Competition Held At Comox Lake Big Success The fishing competition held at Comox Lake on Sunday last under auspices of the Cumberland Rod and Gun Club was a very successful first attempt as over 30 of the members of the local club headed up the lake lo (ry and land one of the big prizes offered. At 5:00 p.m. the disciples of Izaak Walton returned and the "weighing-1 J°.ving the excellent tea served by In" process commenced with the foi- j Mrs- Tarbell and Jllss Tarbell. lowing being successful In obtaining | Ke*1 Wednesday's tea will be served prizes: Jlr. A. Bogo, for the largest j °" "ie ,aw" at ,lle home of .Mr. and fish caught on the troll or bait; forlJlrs- Thomas Oraham. First Street, the largest baskets of fish, Jlr. D. â â ""â ,,le following week at the home Coombs and Jlr. R. Freeburn both .of Mr* a,,lJ Jlrs' J- Conway. Dunsmuir hnd catches of equal weight and the [ Avenue. Members of the Club, as well as everyone Interested in its welfare, are invited to attend. Last Wednesday's afternoon tea, given under the auspices and In aid ot the Cumberland Tennis Club, was held on the lawn at the home of Mr. and .Mrs. C. H. Tarbell, Windermere Avenue. Although the morning had been rather sultry, tlie sun appeared shortly before noon. Insuring the success of the event. An unusually large number were In attendance, en- club gave an extra prize of equal valuo; for the largest fish caught on the fly the honors went to Jlr. J. Horbury. The prizes were: Reel, value $6.(10. for the largest fish caught on troll or bait; fishing basket for the largest catch of fish; fly rod for the largest fish caught on the Ily. thc last two being donated respectively by K. Nakanishi and C. H. Tarbell. FOOTBALL GAME Respected Citizen Passed To His Rest 1924 Quantity 81,037 247,716 8,841,788 84,846,898 Gold, placer, ounces.. Gold. lode, ounces Silver, ounces Copper, pounds Lead, pounds 170.384,481 Zinc, pounds 79,130.970 Coal, tons 1,939.526 Huilding Materials and .Miscellaneous Minerals TOTALS Value S 420,750 5.120,535 5,292.184 8,442,870 12,415,917 4,266,741 9,697,630 2,841,672 $4S.7O4.604 Quantity 16,476 209,719 7,654,844 72,306,432 237,899,199 98,257,099 2,328,522 19£ Value $ 280,092 4,886,868 5.286.S18 10,153,269 18.670,329 7.754.450 11.642,610 2.843,110 $61,492,242 Placer gold In 1925 valued at $17.00 an ounce; 111 former years at $20.00. Quantity increases of production, Honourable .Mr. Sloan points out, jwore made In 1925 In the metals | copper, lead and zinc, and In coal â and coke. Slight decreases were shown In the quantities produced of placer-gold, lode-gold and silver. j Building materials showed n slight 'decrease, while miscellaneous minerals showed a considerable Increase In value. The greater production value i in 1924 was ln large part due to greater quantities of the vorious metals and minerals produced and In I part, caused by higher metal prices. | An increase of no less than 29.3 | percent, or $10,621,230, was shown in ; the value of the metalliferous pro- (Contlnued on Page Two) It is with sincere regret that we arc called upon lo announce the death of one of Cumberland's best known and respected citizens In tlle person of .Mr. Richard Coe, Srâ who RESULTED IN DRAW I passed away last Saturday evening ! at the home of bis son. Richard Coe, A fair brand of soccer, with here on Pendrlth Avenue. Mr. Coe, who and there a few thrills and a few was In his eighty-fourth year, was spills, was dished up to the handful j one of the city's old timers and for of spectators who had the patience to I some time In the past occupied the wait from live to six o'clock for the position of night watchman for the commencement ot laat Sunday's game I city, li was while in this position between Cumberland and Courtenay thai be became popularly known to Intermediates. The fracas hail been j everyone as "Dad.'* Ill health caused billed to slart at 6:00 p.m.. but tor him lo relinquish these duties and some reason or other the Courtenay; he never fully recovered. Jlrs. Coe boys arrived on the Bcenc fully nn , pro-deceased him by a few years, hour late and minus two players at ' The funeral was held from the tliat. Partridge and Jones, of Cum-1Pendrlth Avenue home last Tuesday berland. volunteered to Oil In so that J afternoon, when a greal many friends Hie game might get under way. and of the family were in attendance, referee Tom Carney Immediately toot-1 interment took place in the Cumbered his whistle for play to begin. j land Cemetery. Both teams wore completely out of Mr. Coe leaves two sons, Richard practice, but despite this, the brand and Lou, to mourn his loss, of play was not altogether rotten and at times some flashes of real good! ~~ football were seen. Cumberland had easily the better of the exchanges but when it came to scoringânone of tlie forwards could hit tlie broad side of a barn If standing twenty feet from it, and getting goals Is what counts ln the long run ln football. Each team managed, however, to get two counters. Gibson registered first for Cumber- I Jlr. Clifford .Sketch, of the E. & N. | Hallway Station. Courtenay. left Inst evening for San Francisco. tenm. The same player hit the upright in the lirst half from a penalty kick, hut could uot slam in the rebound. On the whole, the game wns not land when he scored easily from a bad. so tliat the spectators wero penalty kick given when Damonte amply repaid for their long wait, forgot himself and thought ho was In The teanis weroâCumberland: Bof- a basketball gnme. Hut 'Courtenay I fey; Blokle and Weir; Strachan, enme right back and ran in two in ; Fanner nml Walker; Little, M. Stew- quick succession. Purtrldge and Rob-j art. Gibson, Stevenson and H. Stewart. Inson booting Die ball past Boffey. | Courtenay: Piercy; Damonte nnd Xo further scoring was Indulged In' Thompson; Jones. Robinson nnd D, until late in the second period when . Thompson; Spencer, Strachan, Rob- 'Walker evened things for the home inson. Partridge and Itoldnson. PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY. MAY 21, 192C. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B. C, EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY." MAY 21. 1B2G. MASQUERADERS they suffer. Some are proud and hide their wrinkles thinking they can deceive those who know them well. Still others are crooks and seek to cover up their meanness with the mask of piety. But not many are like the courageous j little girl at th; theatre who went to the hospital after the show. Most of the false faces are hideous things that deceive no one but the mas- querader himself. Cumberland SHE'S COMING BACK Yes, my son, women are peculiar. Having | reached the extreme in her wearing apparel, l having gone so far in taking off her clothes that one girl put on her belt for her skirt the other) day, she is now headed the other way, and the j 24th of May Holiday Specials Erifssfis^igisic^^ laigiaiaiHai I ILO-ILO THEATRE I This Friday and Saturday How many of us show out- real faces to the world? How many of us force a grin when our knees!next two years will see some radical changes. are quaking with fear? How many of us are The latest fashion news from Paris and playing the game with a poker face and a thump-1 London is to the effect that the familiar semi-1 from 83,50 to S9.75 1 ing heart? poke bonnet of crinoline days has made its Special values in Ladies' House 1 We met a girl a few evenings ago at the j appearance. The foreign milliners have chosen j presses, sizes 36 to d> 1 17 ET 1 New arrivals in Ladies' Spun Silk, Rayon and Broadcloth Dresses in the newest styles & , irk I theatre. She had never looked more charming and she had never worn a sweeter smile. During the evening she was bright and vivacious and seemed to enjoy the play as much as anyone in the audience. Her courage was supreme, but she was wearing a false face and was only a masquerader, for we learned next day that she had gone direct from the theatre to the hospital to undergo a most serious operation in two days. At a noonday luncheon club recently we listened to a man making an eloquent appeal lor the uplift of hi: canity. He wore a pious mask and seemed to be deeply imbued with a longing to help suffering humanity. Later we learned that the project he was urging contemplated the buying of a piece of property which he owned and I world's $1.75 .he old style for general feminine wear and you 52 at $1.25 and tyâ ».â¢ â t»Â» gi may expect to see someone besides a Salvation I ' ' ' :S Army lassie wearing a poke bonnet now any day. S Ladies' and Misses' White Mid- p It is said that in the extreme styles, the wearer's! dies and Navy Serge Bloomers. | face will scarcely be visible, because of the droop- j Misses' and Children's Whilte m ed front of the hat and in many cases the bonnets are made of the same material as the frock worn with them. Oh, well, it has been a long time since a man has looked at a girl's face anyway. All of his attention has been riveted upon her legs. A CHAMPION A paragraph in the daily press FIZZLE recently heralded the announce ment of the death of a former checker champion. The poor fellow which he' wanted to sell "to the welfare associ-1 died in the charity ward of a New York hospital ation at a profit. He was playing a game with; and left nothing but a few medals and the news- a poker face but his record was known to his j paper clipping of his victory in a checker tourna- fellow citizens and they saw through his mas-1 ment in London some years ago. Some people querade as a pious philanthropist. will say that his life was not a failure since he At a cabaret a few nights ago, we watched I won the world's championship as a checker play- the painted girls and slick-haired boys stepping! er. The crowd that howls gleefully "there is to the wails of the saxaphones. Their false I no pocket in a shroud" will even say he did well, faces were ghastly in the sickly light and hollow I For our part we think he was pretty much of a unnatural voices came through the rouged lips. | fizzle. There is no harm in playing checkers Off in the corner, at a table shaded from the I occasionally and playing the game with skill, glare, sat a beautiful girl with long hair and pale 1 But when a man puts in his whole life shoving cheeks. She, alone of all the crowd, was un- i the little blocks across the board and dies in a Voile and Muslin Dresses, lace 11 and ribbon trimmed, suitable | for Holiday wear, sizes 8 to 14 years. Misses' and Children's Socks, Ladies' Venus Pure Silk and Chiffon Silk Hose in all shades. Newest Novelties in Ladies' Silk and Crepe Ties and Scarfs. Newest Styles in Ladies' Blonde Kid Slippers in all sizes. Misses' and Children's Crepe Sole Sandals, Oxfords and Shoes. Special values in Ladies', Misses and Children's Summer Underwear. Spun Silk in all Shades. masked, and we heard her say to her escort, "Let's go home, Jim. I'm afraid here." And so it goes! Everywhere you will find people wearing masks to hide their inward feelings. Some are brave and cover the marks of pain to keep the rest of us from knowing how- charity ward, and is buried in a paupers' field, we think he has been pretty much of a burden to the willing workers of the world. He might at least have put in enough time at a useful occu pation to save sufficient funds to pay the doctor and the undertaker. NEW RECORD IN MINERAL PRODUCTION (Continued from Page One) ductionâtbat ia the metals, gold (Including plaeer-gold), silver, copper, lead and zinc, the aggregate value being J46.4S4.227. The largest increase ln metal production was in lead, followed by zinc and then by copper. The largest increases in lead and zinc production were due to tlie increased output of the smelter and refinery of the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, at Trail; the bulk of the production came from tlle Company's famous Sullivan Mine, at Kimberley, and the remainder from the treatment of customs ores and concentrates. Tlie increased production of copper was due to increases from the Granby Company's mine, mill and smelter, at Anyox, and the Britannia Company's copper mine al Britannia Beach, and to tbe commencement of operations in August at the Allenby Copper Co.'s mine and mill, near Princeton. Offsetting these increases, there was a decrease in copper output from the Rossland mines of the Consolidated Company. Honourable Mr. Sloan points out that while the production of placer gold, In 1(125, was less than in 1924, the year was a very active one In placer development and testing of low-grade deposits of gravel. An interesting feature of I lie year's placer mining was the successful operation of the Kafue Copper Development Company'! dredge near Barkerville, In the Cariboo District, which made an output of gold valued at $95,086. Lode-gold allows a decrease ot J785, 266 as compared with 1824, this being accounted for by the decreased production from the Rossland mines Which were non-productive during most of tlie year. There was a substantial increase. Honourable Mr. Bloan points out, In coal production for l!i2.*i. tbe Increase amounting to 888,966 long tuns. This increase in output was from the Crow's Nest district, where over three times as much coal was produced as in the preceding year. The mines In this district wero closed during a large part of 1024, owing to labor troubles, and the output was very much less than normal. Amicable arrangements have now been made with Inbor. lost markets have been regained and the Industry is now in a healthy condition In the Crow's Nest district. The l!l2f, production Ol coke shows the considerable increase of 44,f,"ii tons as compared with the Ausonia June 5. Alaunia June 12, Antonia June 19, Ascania June 26, Prices of silver, lead and zinc, the I Minister of Mines explains, are now excellent, and he expects that the present average level of prices wlll | be well maintained iu the future. I During 1925 the average price of copper was a little more than a cent a pound higher than in 1924. The present 14-cent level tor copper ls expected to be maintained and this price is good enough to gradually stimulate copper production in British Columbia. Costs of mining, including wages and supplies, have been pretty well stabilized during the last two years, so that with good metal prices and reasonable costs the future for metal mining in British Columbia. Hon. Mr. Sloan Is con-1 vinced, is most favorable and the In-1 dustry will undoubtedly have a pros- Porous year in 1926. jCaU|ng at It Is Interesting lo note, went on the Minister of Mines, that the mining industry of llritish Columbia has steadily increased with but few year- , ly setbacks. Thirty years ago (in 1895) the province produced minerals to Hie value of {6,643,042, and ten years ago (In 1616) the production was less than half that of 1925, being $29,447,508. Since 1852. when the now famous Cariboo gold rush was inaugurated, until the end of 1925. British Columbia lias produced minerals of an aggregate value slightly less than one billion dollars, the exact figures being $920, 919,628. Dividends declared by companies engaged In the mining Industry in the province, during 1925, are reported as follows: Consolidated Mining and Smell ing Co. of Canada Premier Qold Mining Co. ... Howe Sound Copper Co Silversmith Mines. Ltd Wallace Mountain Mines I. X. I '.. Bell Bolraout-Surf Inlet Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co.. Coast Quarries Ollley Bros Clayburn Co .TOTAL for year $6,819,808 While the above amount of $6,318, 808 is shown as distributed 111 1925 as dividends, II by no means represents the total nei profits earned during that year. In nearly all cases substantial stuns are sel aside from profits to the credit of surplus and reserve accounts. In the case of the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, and o( tlie Premier Gold Mining Company, net profits were very largely in excess of dividend requirements. The fir.-.i-named Company's not profits in I9J5 aggregating. Cunard Line Anchor=Do.ialdsonLine CANADIAN SERVICE MONTREAL to Liverpool Aurania June 4. July 30. To London Plymouth and Cherbourg July 3, Aug. 6. July 10, Aug. 13. July 23, Aug. 20. July 30, Aug. 27. TO BELFAST & GLASGOW Athenla June 11, July 9. Aug. C. Letitia June 25. July 23. Aug. 20. Money orders, drafts and Travellers Cheques at lowest rates. Full information from Agents or Company's Offices, 622 Hastings St. W., Vancouver, B. C. MEN'S DEPARTMENT Men's Hatchway Summer U- $1.50 $1.00 wear in all sizes, at per suit Arrow No-button Summer U- wear in white Nainsook Very special value at per suit .... Arrow Shirts in Striped and in| Plain Broadcloths, Canadian or j English make, $2.75 to $3.50, Men's Arrow Shirts in Plain j Cambric in white, cream and Blue, with or without detachable collars. Men's Silk Lisle and Cashmere Socks in Plain and Novelty Patterns at 500, 75-r), $1.00. j Men's Grey and Natural Flannel Outing Pants, (JP CA at per pair fl)*JÂ»?y Men's White Duck Pants in all sizes, special at $3.25 Men's 2 and 4 point Coatless Suspenders. A complete stock of all lines in Men's and Boys' Canvass Footwear. Men's Hats, Caps, Belts, Ties. Men's "Fashion Craft" made-to measure Clothing; style and fit guaranteed. $10,780,637, Profits accruing to private companies and Individual mining enterprises ns a rule are not given publicity as dividends, ns Is tho case with the large companies, so that no record of these profits is available, though they are In tlie aggregate. very consdlerable. 1924 output. A decrease In coal i>ro- LÂ«l"ler Paynienl of $2,171,769 In taxe:- ductlon occurred in 1826 In the Nicola Princeton District and tt very slight decrease ln tbc Vancouver Island coal production district. Honourable Mr. Sloan states that competition from foreign crude oil is still keenly felt by the Vancouver Island mines, A slightly decreased output ot building materials wns shown in 1925 as compared with the preceding year. but It is believed that tliero was nearly as much building and construction as in 1924. British Columbia producers sub- stantlallv benefitted from the higher metal prices which prevailed during 1926. Those prices were higher silver, copper and zinc than preceding year, but slightly for lead; the decrease In the fiii- iii the lower average lead price, aB explained In the Report Is owing to tho London price be ng Counenayi tlunik used instead of the New ^ork price. which was taken CARD OF THANKS Tlie family of the Into Richard Coe desire to thank all those friends, who by their ready help and sincere sympathy did so much to alleviate the distress experienced lu the passing of n fond fnlhor. To Mrs. Taylor, of Oyster River, and Mrs. Bryant, of ate extended for We'll Make Your Old Car PERFORM LIKE NEW! When your car left the factory it bad plenty of power, pep. speed; It gave you mileage. The cylinders were round and the pistons fit perfectly with a thousandth of an inch or so clearance. But now after twenty or thirty thousand miles, your car lacks its original power, pep and speed; it does not give you tiie mileage lt once did. Until recently the only satisfactory remedy for oval cylinders wns re-grinding, but now with the Hall Cylinder Cone we don't have to take the motor out of the chassis If (he motor hns a removable head, the job Is perfectly done In a few hours. We can give you ti Wi'/i reconditioning Job tllat wc can absolutely guarantee-at a substantlol saving of both time and money. Bring in your car; let us give it the old time power, pep, speed and mileage. HARLING & LED1NGHAM Cumberland. W. B. A. ENTERTAINED MOTHERS AT BANQUET in 1924. On Thursday last the W. B. A. held their annual Mothers' banquet In the lodge room of the order. Almost all the members had their own mothers present, or someone else's mother. They were royally entertained in the usual good style of the Maccabees. The hall wus tastefully decorated in color schemes of mauve and the tables looked very Inviting with their appropriately decorated delicacies. One table wns reserved for mothers who have daughters In the Order and each of these mothers was presented with a handsome box of candles. Mrs. Maxwell Sr., and Mrs. Sudworth, the turn, presented with beautiful bouquets of (leavers. Toasts and remarks were given In a most fitting manner by different mothers present, and a hearty vote of thanks was extended the W. B. A. for the excellent evening's entertainment. The program was as follows: Opening Grace, Mrs. Maxwell Sr.; song, "How do you do everybody;" followed by the banquet; community song, "O Canada;" presentation of baskets; community song, "Mother"; Instrumental solo, Mrs. Hudson; remarkB and rending by Commander Mrs. Frelone; song, Mrs. Covert, "Mother Machree"; recitation by Mrs. Francescini; presentation of Ilowers; song by Miss Mann; recitation by Mrs. Maxwell Sr.; duet by Mrs. Frelone two eldest mothers present, were, In) and Mrs. Hudson. "Auld Lang Syne." Monday-Tuesday, May 24th-25th The Cohen's and the Kelly's Special Matinee Monday, the 2 Serial will be shown on Tt ih, at 3:00 p.m. t'sdav only. Wednesday, May 26th WILLIAM POX presents SheWol THE MAURJCE ei/VBY TVodRCttoaa. (Rut â in the. end the white. Inmb won Thursday, 27th A Vivid Pidure of Parisian Night Life Cfromu- (David 'fielascos Staye Way «â *. <&â â â â K ' MAN IN EVENING CLOTHES TjALiVIA RUBENS/ k§ . JACKMULHfl" HARRVWERS/ "I «m""»ft-0!AiiflMllUB' Johnny Hines â¢â > I Rainbow Riley figjBljajgiBI^ 0 PAGE FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, .MAY 21. 1926. "The Radio Detective" CHAPTER VIII Shanghaied! AFTER his encounter with Ken. Hank had slunk away by hack roads until he came in the rear of his own house. His mother and father were away on a little cruise on the Sound, having left him behind. Hank washed up, stopped the flow of blood, and then happened to glance at a clock. He started. It was time to tune In on the radio near his window. In fact part of ills agreement with the "Scooter" had been that he would tune in on a certain wavelength twice a day at a certain hour. He twirled the handles. Sure enough, he was just in time i Out on the Sound, not many miles a^M^,^!LL vdUfcfe&i WHEN you get double protection against "runs" â and tlic lusting beauty oi pure tin oad silkâ and thc /on£ ne ,:r of lilire silk ""reinforcement" â and still pay only ,S1âthen you'll have the equal of tl.is hosiery! But try and get it!â outside of Monarch Green Stripe. AH good dealers carry Monarch Hosiery. *«BS3Mo U GREEN STRIPE i hosiery" â¢â¢vAOT-TA^* At--- ^Nvt-F5** *VL.-iC2..sriir.;t>n#- , ^â .â ^^tr.r.iir.sja'tss Hern] Olllce «$9 Dunnvllle, Ont :Fv A's*"-? a- :wyw2>w<pe**v* off shore, on the "Scooter" the captain and the wireless operator were talking. "See If you can get that boy. Hank, now. That Ken Adams Is a dangerous kid to have loose." With his fine new set, Hank was signaling back that he was In touch. A moment later the message came in to Hank: "Get that kid, Ken Adams, alone over at his camp. We want him and will be standing by." Hank shot back a signal indicating that he had had good reception, lie did it too with a certain amount uf satisfaction. Here was a chance to get square with Ken for that drubbing. Hank lost no time. He had no idea where Ken was, but he would find him, and on one pretext or another get him to Eagles' Nest alone. Perhaps he was already there. He would try tllat as a starter. He did not think to look too closely as he went out, so intent was he on wreaking his vengeance on Ken. Hut down tlie line of Bhrubbery Dick Gerard had been waiting, as prearranged with Ken. Dick started on the troll of Hank. Dick was pretty good at tracking and trailing. But Hank was naturally a cagey boy. He was suspicious of everybody, even himself. This natural suspicion betrayed his essential Monday and Tuesday May 24 and 25. Special Matinee on Monday, May 24th, at 3:00 p.m. liar/ A remarkable funny characterization ol the private lives of these two great American fnmilies-wlth a cast that makes this perfect comedy one continuous roar of delightful entertainment Made from Aaron Hoffman's, great stage play "Two Dlocks Away." With an all- star comedy cast including George Sidney, Charlie .Murray and Vera Gordon. Directed by Harry Pollard. Bring the whole family to this holiday special and they will enjoy it. "INTO THE NET" WILL BE SHOWN TUESDAY ONLY. Ilo-llo Theatre, Cumberland NOTEâThis picture plays Capitol Theatre, Vancouver, the following week after Cumberland. HasiaaHEEiaiajsra^^ Low Fares Summer Excursions to the East On sale daily, May 22ml to September 15th. Final return limit, October 31st, 192(>. WINNIPEG rfftwr £A ST. 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GRAZING 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. dishonesty. But now and again it stood liim in good turn. This was one of those times. Shifty-eyed, Hank had a habit of looking back of him now and then and it was on one of these glances back that he discovered Dick was following him. Hank was too wise to betray Ills discovery. He kept right on as if he had seen nothing. But In the meantime his mind was busy on what advantage he could take of the situation. Here lie was trailing Ken and being trailed himself by Dick. Ken and Dick were like two brothers. Where there was one, the other would not long be far oil*. Suppose he could not readily locate Ken. He might locate liim through Dick. Dick wns afraid he might lose Hank. But in reality Hank was now afraid Dick might lose him. Though Dick did not. realize it, their positions were exactly tlle reverse of what they seemed. So they proceeded. Instead of Dick being the active one. Hank was really luring Dick to the camp, in the hope of picking up Ken and so carrying out his orders given from tlie Chief by way of the "Scooter." As for Dick he was just ns well pleased at the direction Hank wns taking for lie had agreed with Ken to meet lllm at the camp about noon, other things permitting. It was while Dick wus plodding along the trail keeping as he thought out of the sight of Hank, that far away in Deer Park in the center of the Island Ruth Adams was pleading With a benevolent looking gentleman in his study. In the study was an extraordinarily line radio set. For Mr. Chittenden, former partner of Ruth's father, was an enthusiastic radio bug. and he It was who was known ns K9H3, "But don't you think that's a lot of money for a young girl like you lo want, Ruth?" Mr. Chittenden objected. "You wouldn't think so, if you knew, air. But I cannot tell. You can take my word for it, though, that It is necessary. And I will give you a note; I wlll agree to pay it back to you within thirty days." Mr. Chittenden looked earnestly at tho young face. Surely there could not be anything wrong about a girl with a face like that. And he knew his former partner. He was a hard man. That was why lie had become a rich one. "Soâyou need money, eh? Well, all right, Ruth. I'll let you have lt." He leaned over. "But you wlll have lo promise me to quit this sporty crowd of young people. Ruth, there The "GEM" Barber Shop Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Ladies' hair cut, any style 50c Children's hair cut any style 30* FRESH MILK Delivered to all parts of the District twice daily. PHONE ORDERS receive prompt attention. Phone 127-M HUNT and STEWART FARMERS & MILK DEALERS Prinfjant feeding Uniform ara.d satisfactory results invariably 1-blIow the use of EAGLE BRAND Condensed Milk Is no percentage in itâonly disgrace and worse." | "ButâI am not a sportâand besides, some of them are not as sporty as they seem. Still, I'll promise, .Mr. Chittenden. 1 know what you mean. The appearance of evil is often as 1 bud as the evil itself. 'I hank you ever so much. I can assure you, sir. you will not regret letting me have the money. And 1 can ku further. It is not for myself. But 1 con be sure It will be paid back to me and then to you, in a month." At Eagles' Nest on the Sound. Hank shaded his eyes aud looked off. .Sine enough, now. lie could see the "Scooter" not far off shore watching ami waiting for a signal from him. Hank made himself at home. From a vantage point wliere he was watching Hank, Dick now could see Hank making himself ;it home making free with whatever it ' was that took his fancy at Eagles' Nest. It was too much for Dick when be Iceught a glimpse ol* Hank twisting , at the home-made radio set thai ho and Ken had been assembling. As sure as the sun wus shining Hani, would have that thing on the bum with his contemptuous fooling. Dick stepped mil. "Id thank you to leave tliat alone, Hank." I "Who says so?" Hank had not been cured hy the drubbing Ken had given him. Besides. Dick was slighter and Hank was bully enough to believe lie could lick the smaller boy. | "I do!" "Come and do it!" He Rave an : other vicious twist which ripped oul the Inductitune. ! Another moment and Dick was on , Hank. | "Come on down on the shore." â dared Hank, avoiding him. This i. no place up here on n cliff." I He scrambled down, and as ho did i so. he forgot that glasses were trained on the shore from tbe "Scooter.' I A small boat put nut from the cruiser, ' pulling toward the shore and In ii were a young man and a girl. On the shore the hoys lined up tor the mill. Dick was blazing with righteous wrath. Hank was more insulting than ever. Dick's answer ! drew the first anger from Hank. Dick had told him the truth about himselfâthe opinion of the other boys In the troop, to say nothing of ' Evans, the scoutmaster. Hank saw red. j lt was just at "Battling Bohunkus," las Ken bad named him. waa getting Into action and showed a prospect of getting the worst of it thai a diversion which he himself hud forgotten occurred. ; The tender from the "Scooter" had beached. Suddenly up the beach ran a young man and girl, as a sailor kept the tender in readiness to shove oil" Im- mediately Into the light sea that was ; running on the Sound. ! Before even Hank could sny a word, they had eome up in back of Dick. The man wrapped his arms I around the boy while the girl threw a sllk hag over his head. .Lifting his |screams, Together they hustled blm struggling down the beach and into ' the boat. i Just then came a lend barking from up In a clump of beach plums. ' It was I.addle, Ken's dog, who, seeing lhe struggle, was darting out. Hut l.addie was too late. Dick was already landed In the tender and the sailor was pushing it off. But Dick had Innl presence of mind enough as struggled down the wet sand to dig iu ills feet and cause the others to do so in holding him. More than that, he had managed roughly to scrape tiie form of an arrow in the sand so that there could bc no mistake about the direction in wliieh he was being carried. ! Fur the momonl Hank had been stunned. Evidently when they had seen ihe two boys scrapping on the sand they had jumped to tlie conclusion that it was Ken and himself. It had happened so quickly that even he could not Interfere. Besides, It had saved liim from another licking. He had oot, in a way. wanted to Interfere. Celling Dick wns all right as far as Hank was concerned. Ken might come later. "Here! Go home!" Hank tiled to bluff Laddie. Laddie knew him. had seen him, but did not like him. Still Ihe dog In his doggisli mind obeyed. He start-il on* the beach. But he did not go far. Hank was not his boss. He turned and sat down looking wistfully off over tbc blue expanse of the Sound. , Hank hesitated a moment, then he realized thai soon it would be discovered that Dick was missing. He Iiad not better In* seen in tliat neighborhood nr be would be in for a quizzing. He turned nnd slunk Into the shrubbery tliat ran down to the edge of the water, climbing lo the cliff trail, nnd disappeared. (Next Week: "Footprints!") SPECIAL NEW IMPROVED MODEL EUREKA embodying the most recent improvements and refinements and equipped with the detachable sweep-action brush for picking up threads, lint, ravelings and other surface litter. $65.00 STANDARD SET OF ATTACHMENTS consisting of 8-foot web covered hose, 30 inch extension tubing, 7 inch aluminum nozzle with detachable upholstery brush, and radiator toolâ FREE For Sale By Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" This is a '/jj-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. WHALERS FOR B. C. Forty Article whalers arrived at Winnipeg last week on the Continental I.imiied en route from Hie Old Country to Vancouver Island, where they will go to work with the whaling fleet. Following the system ln England, small farms are being alloyed these settlers on the west coast of the Island and they will engage in agriculture on a small scale as they did on their crofts they have just left. The whaling industry ln llritish Columbia Is growing rapidly and considerable extension has taken place ilining the past year In the production of fertilizer as a new byproduct . BIG POLICE RAID ON HOUSE OF MYSTERY "Send everything you've got," were Bob Clayton's instructions when he telephoned police headquarters that he anil Bert .Moore had located the twenty missing heiresses and the "master mind" of the criminal gang engaged in abduction, murder, gambling, bootlegging and opium smuggling. In chapter nine ot the Pathe Police serial "Into the Net." written by R. 15. Elll'lght, Police Commissioner of Now York City featuring Edna Murphy anil Jack Mulhall, and showing nexl Monday at the I Io-1 In Theatre, the police rush to the scene with nlr- planes, motorhoats, bullet-proof cars, Motorcycles, mounted police, police dugsâin fact "everything." ns Clny- tnn ordered. Scene: Third class railway carriage. Woman with crying baby. Irritable old gentleman: "For goodness sake, my good woman, cannot you feed the baby to keep it quiet?" "Thai's exactly what I want to do. Inn my blouse does up nt the back." TENDERS FOR COAL SEALED lenders addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Department of Publlc Works, Ottawa, will hu received al his office until l*J o'rlork Il I i .l:i*t litrlit saving), Wednesday, June *.', III:!'!, tor the supply of coal for lhe Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms and Stations. throughoul the Provinces of Manitoba. Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, ami at Kenora. Ontario. Forms of tenders with specifications ami conditions attached can be obtained from ti. w. Dawon, Purchasing Agent. Department of Publlc Works, Ottawa! J. E. Cyr, Supt. of Dominion Buildings, Winnipeg, Man.; H. n. Matthews, District Resident Architect, Winnipeg. Man.; O. J. Stephenson, District Resident Architect. Roglna, Sask.; J. M. Stevenson, District Resident Architect. Calgary, Alta.: .1. C. Wright, Supt. of Dominion Buildings. Vancouver, B.C.. and J. O. Brown, District Resident Architect, Victoria, B.C. Tenders wiil not be considered unless made on the above mentioned forms. The right In demand from the successful tenderer a deposit, not ex- ceedlng in per cent of the amount of the tender, to secure the proper fulfilment of the contract. Is reserved. By order, S. E. O'BRIEN. Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa. May 6, 1926. 20-21 FRIDAY. MAY 21. 1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE Ia , f p » , *r< 1 1 J) 111:20â21. Girls' Egg and Spoon Race, 14 to 15 years; 1st prize, -.ist ot hvents at Lumber'and s $2; 2nd prize, $i; 3rd prize, 50c. -no*, vri ,*J,V"" ** ;il:20â22. Boys' Sack Race, 12 to 13 years; 1st prize, $2; 2nd Monster 24th May Lei©bratlOn ll:30-23. Girls'' Shoe Scramble, 12 to 14 years; 1st prize, $2; Z_ 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, SOc. ! 11:35â24. Boys' Relay Race, (Team of 4 Boys). Confined to 1st prize, $1; the four senior rooms of Cumberland Public School and one each from Bevan and Union Bay. 1st prize, $8.00; 2nd prize, 4:00. 11:45â25. Girls' Relay Race, (Team of 4 Girls). Confined to the lour senior rooms of Cumberland Public School and one each from Bevan and Union Bay. 1st prize, $8.00; 2nd. prize, $4.00 1:00â1:30 Boy Scouts and Cubs Rally, and Relay Races, Prize of $12.00 to be divided. 1:30â26. Boys' Three-Legged Race, 12 to 15 years; 1st prize, $3; 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. 1:30â27. Girls' Three-Legged Race, 12 to 15 years; 1st prize, $3; 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1, 1:40â28. Girls' Potato Race, 12 to 15 years; 1st prize, $2; 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, SOc. . 1:40â29. Boys' Wheel Harrow Race, 12 to 16 years; 1st prize, $3; 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. 1:50â30. Girls' Skipping Race, 9 to 12 years; 1st prize, $1.50; 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, 50c. 2:00â81, Tug of War, (Best of three pulls; teams of 6 boys). Confined to the four senior rooms of Cumberland Public School and one each from Bevan and Union Kay Schools. 1st prize, $12.00; 2nd prize, $6.00. 2:20â32. Boys' Pillow Fight, 13 to 10 years; 1st prize, $3; 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. 2:30â33. Running High Jump, Open to Boys up to 18 years. 1st prize, value $7.50; 2nd prize, value $5. 2:40â34. Running Broad Jump, Open to Boys up to 18 years. 1st prize, value $7; 2nd prize, value $5. 2:50â35. 100 Yards Dash, Open to Boys of all Schools. 1st prize, $5; 2nd prize, $3. 3:00â36. Nail Driving Contest, Married Ladies only. 1st prize, value $3; 2nd prize, value $2. 3:05â37. Nail Driving Contest, High Schools Girls only. 1st prize, value $3; 2nd prize, value $2. 3:10â38. 100 Yards Dash, Cumberland High School Boys only. 1st prize, value $5; 2nd prize, value $2.50. 3:15â39. Boys' Slow Bicycle Race, 100 yards, open to Boys up to 18 years. 1st prize, $3; 2nd prize, $2. 10:30- 1 10:30- â2. 10:35- -3. 10:35- -4. 10:40- -5. 10:40- -6. 10:45- -7. 10:15- -8. 10:50- -9. Boys' Race, 6 to 7 years, 50 yar 2nd prize, 50c; 3rd prize, 25c. Girls' Race, 6 to 7 years, 50 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, 50c; 3rd prize, 25c. Boys' Race, 7 to 8 years, 50 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, 50c; 3rd prize, 25c. Girls' Race, 7 to 8 years, 50 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, 50c; 3rd prize, 25c. Boys' Race, 8 to 9 years, 50 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, 50c; 3rd prize, 25c. Girls' Race, 8 to 9 years, 50 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, BOc; 3rd prize, 25c. Buys' Race, 9 to 10 years, 75 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, BOc; 3rd prize, 25c. Girls' Race, 0 to 10 years, 75 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, SOc; 3rd prize, 25c. Boys' Race, 10 to 11 years, 75 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, BOc; 3rd prize, 26c. 10:50â10. Girls' Race, 10 to 11 years, 75 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, 50c; 3rd prize, 25c. 10:55â11. Boys' Race, 11 to 12 years, 75 yards; 1st prize, $1; 2nd prize, SOc; 3rd prize, 26c. 10:55â12. Girls' Race, 11 to 12 years, 75 yards; 1st prizo, $1;, 2nd prize, SOc; 3rd prize, 25c. 11:00â13. Boys' Race, 12 to 13 years, 100 yards, 1st prize, $2; 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, 50c. 11:00â14. Girls' Race, 12 to 13 years, 100 yards; 1st prize, $2;| 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, 50c. 11:05â15. Boys' Race, 13 to 14 years, 100 yards; 1st prize, $2;; 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, SOc. 11:05â16. Girls' Race, 13 to 1-1 years, 100 yards; 1st prize, $2; 2nd prize, $1; 3rd prize, SOc. 11:10â17. Boys' Race, 14 to 16 years, 100 yards; 1st prize, $3;; 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. i 11:10â18. Girls' Race, 14 to 16 years, 100 yards; 1st prize, $3;| 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. | 11:15â19. Boys' Race, 16 to 18 years, 100 yards; 1st prize, $3; 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. 11:15â20. Girls' Race, 16 to 18 years, 100 yards; 1st prize 2nd prize, $2; 3rd prize, $1. 3:25â40. 3:30â41 4:10â42 4:20-43 4:35â44 4:45â45 Old Men's Race, 50 yards, open to men 50 years or over. 1st prize, value $5; 2nd prize, value $2.50. Grass Hockey Game between Girls of Cumberland and Courtenay High Schools; two periods of fifteen minutes each; prize of $25.00. Men's 100 yard Dash, open. First prize, $10; second prize, $5.00. Men's High Jump, open. First prize, $10.00; second prize, $5.00. Men's 220 yards, open. First prize, $10.00; second prize, $5.00. Men's 1-mile Race, open. First prize, $10.00; second prize, $5.00. PARADE PRIZE LIST BEST DECORATED FLOAT $25.00 BEST ADVERTISING FLOAT $25.00 BEST DECORATED AUTOMOBILE $15.00 BEST COMIC GROUP $7.50 BEST DECORATED BICYCLE i 15.00 BEST CHARACTER REPRESENTATION 515.00 BEST ADVERTISING CHARACTER j 15.00 BEST COMIC INDIVIDUAL «(5.00 PARADE PRIZES FOR CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS Class with highest percentage in the parade $5.00 Best Decorated Group of 16, Grade Five down $10.00 Best Decorated Group of 16, Grade 6 up $10.00 H plBI^'3E&^EI3JaMa'aE^P*Frr'-'e!'5 $1,000 CUMBERLAND'S in prizes 1 MONSTER 1926 aiBiBisiaiaiEiaiaisiBiaiaiaisiBiaisisE $1,000 IN PRIZES j '^EEMSMBEMaEiaiaiaaiaEiaMHaEia OF Victoria Day, 24th of May Big Parade leaves School at 9:00 a.m., proceeding through City and thence up Dunsmuir Avenue to Recreation Ground. Anyone may compete in Parade. Wonderful Prizes! Adult Sports Children's Sports Boy Scout and Cub Events â¢j»BaaEJM?MjasEisi^^ | PARADE PRIZE LISTâGENERAL 1 I Best Decorated Float $25.00 1 Best Advertising Float 25.00 Best Decorated Automobile 15.00 | Best Comic Group 7.50 I Best Decorated Bicycle * 5.00 | llcst Character Representation 5.00 | Best Advertising Character 5.00 | llcst Comic Individual 5.00 i| E Parade Prizes for Cumberland Schools percentage in Class with highest Ihe parade | Best Decorated Group of 16, Grade 5.00 1 Five down 10.00 I Grade ;-: n 1',1-sl Decorated Group of 16, ........ 6 up 10.00 | â¢"S-f'Kh'iSMaSIM'fflBWJS^ Coronation of of May Queen May Pole Dancing and Folk Songs HOCKEY GAME Between Cumberland and Courtenay High School Girls. It will be good! Cumberland City Band will be in attendance aaiBEHa'aa'-i'SiaBipi;'"*' ; SPECIAL TRAIN 1 1 Special train leaves Ej Union Uay for Cumber- | land and Way Points at | 8:30 a.m. I ^HSEH^c!iasar^^s.,si^-" â "'â â ''-â At the Recreation Grounds I CUMBERLAND ALL DAY, MAY 24TH. E^aEiBMBiSHBiajaiSiaHEiaiSMaiBJEMei ' SPECIAL TRAIN | \ Special Train leaves | | Cumberland for Union 1 | Bay after the Sports at % I 6:00 p.m. !,' ia @ 'sr-aBMaiaaraffl^cMMaMSiHaaMiB'S =^ Phone Your Friends by Long Distance There is a thrill of pleasure to be had when a distant friend calls up for a brief chat over the wires. Please someone tonight by a long-distance visit. The night rates in force after 8:30'p.m. are low. TELEPHONE COMPANY STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Cumberland, B. C. Lumber In every sorts of building materials, MOULDINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS. SHINGLES, KILN DRIBD FLOORINGS, AND FURNISHINGS WO DBLIVBR TO ANYWHBRB IN SHORT NOTICB WITH RBASONABLB CHARQB8 Royston Lumber Co. Limited. CUMBERLAND, B. C. PHONIES oau. iâ Cumb,rltBd il PETER McNIVEN TRUCK AND GENERAL DELIVERY PETER McNIVENâCUMBERLAND Phone 150 Coal Wood, Ashes and Hauling of Every Description At Reasonable Prices. Orders left with Mr. Potter at the Jay-Jay Cafe will receive prompt attention. FRIDAY. MAY 21. 1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE FIVE AUCTION SALE Auction Sale at St. George's United Church Manse. Instructed by the Rev. J. H. Hood, we will sell by Auction all his well-kept household furniture and effects. Full particulars in posters or from the ' Auctioneers. HARDY and PEARCE Real Estate Phone 10 Auctioneers Insurance Courtenay. News of Courtenay and District Sec &j "The Cohers and Kellys" at the Ilo-llo May 21th. and 25th. MANN'S BAKERY The home of high class cakes and pastries. Large and varied selection. Freshly baked daily. APPLE, RAISIN, and PINEAPPLE PIES. BUNS, BISCUITS, COOKIES, SCONES, etc. Try some "Golden Brown Doughnuts" for Saturday's dinner. The kiddies like them. Cream Rolls, Cream Cakes, etc., dainty looking and delicious tasting.. Mann's Bakery Cumberland Phone 18 See "The Cohens and Kellys" at the Ilo-llo May 24th. and 25th. QUALITY WE HAVE A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY Try our Layer Cakes, they are lovely PURCHASE YOUR BREAD AND CAKES FROM McBRYDE'S BAKERY AND TEA ROOMS The White Store First-class Certificates for Bread, Cake, Confectionery Courtenay, B. C. See "The Cohens and Kellys" at the Ilo-llo May 24th. and 25th. JUVENILE COURT A. O. F. IS OPENED See "The Cohens and Kellys" at the Ilo-llo May 24th. and 25th. 5f 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 atâ THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note addressâ Opposite the Drug Store. See "The Cohens and Kellys" at the Ilo-llo May 24th. and 25th â n "-' ---.-..- A Real Pep Show âBroadway's Big Musical Comedy Hitâ The Beauty Shop Ilo-llo Theatre, Cumberland Friday Night May 28th CAST AND CHORUS OF 65 _.i. ,\nPositively the Biggest Thing in the Theatrical Line Ever Attempted in This District. Haunting Music, Snappy Dancing, Beautiful Costumes, Pretty Girls, Sparkling Wit, Concert Orchestra. THREE HOURS of CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT âScats now selling at Lang's Drug Storeâ Prices ;5*p and $1.00- Curtain at 8:15 PUT Your Vacation Money Educational Tour I Into a To GREAT BRITAIN HOLLAND BELGIUM SWITZERLAND Real Trip THIS SUMMER $425.00 Leave Montreal Friday, July !), on Ss. Athenla. Returning arrive Montreal August 21 on Ss. Auranla. More than 45 days away from homeâmotor sight-seeing, rail and water trips. ( Operated by Canadian National Railways in connection with the Cunard, Anchor-Donaldson Steamship Line, thereby Insuring a successful handling by responsible companies. IT'S THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME Get full Information and plan at once See E. W. BICKLE Agent Cumberland Telephone 35 PASSENGERS FROM WESTERN CANADA WILL LEAVE VANCOUVER BY THE "CONTINENTAL LIMITED," JULY 4. ON THE RETURN HAVE CHOICE OF ROUTES FROM MONTREAL. ALL RAIL DIRECT OR VIA TORONTO OR LAKE AND RAIL (AT A SMALL AD- DITIONAL COST). The Juvenile Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters was opened on Saturday night last in the Fraternal Hall by Bro. Taylor, D.S.C.R., of the District. A large number of boys and girls wcre duly installed and elected to oilice. The following wcre elected oflicers of Court Freedom, adult committee: President. Sister Derbyshire; vice-president, Brother Tweedhope; secretary, Brother Martin; treasurer. Sister Millar. The juvenile oflicers are: J.P.C.R.. W. Hughes; C.R., 1. Herd; S.C.R., A. Walker; S.W.. J. Johnstone; J.W., J. Watson; S.B., A. Mann; J.B.. N, Frelone. Brother Robb spoke on the work of Juveniles throughout the world, reminding them that they also had these duties to perform. Bro. Hunt and Sister Johnston also addressed the meeting. The adult committee spoke briefly on the work outlined, and after the speeches from various members the children then were served with Ice cream and other refreshments. Gumes followed, musical chair winners being Sister Johnson and Bro. Conrod. The guessing com- pelitlon was won by Sis. Tweedhope and Sis. Johnston, while a smaller prize was given to tlie two youngest members, Bro. Robb and Sis. Malpass. Altogether it was a very interesting evening. Ripley and Dowdall. Miss MacMurray, Mesdames Perez, Whltehouse, Hunden. Davis and Bannerman. POWELL RIVER PERSONAL NOTES MANY FRIENDS AT BIRTHDAY PARTY OF POPULAR ROYSTONITE To congratulate thc hostess on her birthday, a number of friends of Mr. nnd Mrs. S. D. McLeod. of Royston. called unexpectedly at their home last Friday evening and spent a pleasant time at cards, music and dancing. Whist prizes were won by Miss Roy. Indies' lirst; Mrs. Feeley. consolation; Mr. Robt. Grunt, gent's first; Mr. D. Roy. consolation. After the serving of refreshments, a pretty feature was the lighting of the candles on a lovely birthday cake, the gift of Mrs. Williams, tbe hostess being surrounded by tlie company amid the singing of "For She's u Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Sync." Mr. Robert Grant and Mr. D. R. MacDonald. In neat speeches, told of the esteem in which Mrs. McLeod is held at lloyston where she Is a member of the School Board, and at Cumberland where she has resided since early childhood. Those present wero Mr. nnd Mrs. I), li. MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. R. Grant Sr.. .Mr. and Mrs. Irish, Mr. D. Roy and Miss Gladys Roy, Mr. Wm. Jackson, Mrs. It. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Mrs. Pnck. Messrs POWELL RIVER, May 19âMrs. T. W. Fletcher has left for a visit with relatives in Oregon. Mrs. J. Dykes Is visiting relatives In Vancouver. Mr. W. McLeod, purchasing agent of the Powell River Company, has returned from a business visit to Eastern centres, .Mr. Robert Scanlon, a former resident ot* Powell River, was a visitor in town this week. Construction work has been begun on a number of new houses for the Powell Itlver Company. The land for the carrying out of this work was cleared this spring. Courtenay friends of Mr. Albert Waldron will regret to hear that he has been confined to his house on account of illness. LOGGERS MEET WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT CAMPBELL RIVER, May 20âMr. Richards and Mr. Fodgenden, of Elk Bay, employed by the Elk Bay Lumber Co., met with a very serious accident recently. While at their work the gui-line looped and coiled around these two men, hurling and tossing them through seventy feet of underbrush. Both were seriously injured. Mr. Fodgenden had several ribs broken while .Mr. Richards was still more unfortunate and was brought to the Campbell River Hospital in a critical condition. Reports from that institution state that he is making satisfactory progress. CAMPBELL RIVER NOTES Comox Creamery Jersey Ice Cream Your favorite Comox Creamery Jersey Ice Cream can now be had at all Ice Cream Parlors and Soda Fountains. Ask for It! ! Because it is PURE! ! Manufactured by Comox Creamery Association Courtenay, B. C. yf CAMPBELL RIVER. May 20.âMr. and Mrs. Jas. Cross returned from Vancouver on Monday last. They left for Buttle's Lake on Wednesday and will reside there for the summer. Mr. W. E .Anderson, of Vancouver, passed through Campbell River on Tuesday last with his new "Diana" car. Mr. Reg. Pldcock has returned from ' Victoria and ls at present visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Pldcock, of Cnmphclton. , .Mr. and Mrs. Roger Cobb and Miss Betty Cobb, of the International Timber Co., left Monday for Vancouver. Mr. George Wcsh was a guest at Campbell River during the week. Mr. J. Phelps and Mr. nnd .Mrs. T. Croiiln, of Elk Bay, are visitors at Campbell River this week. BIRTHâTo Mr. and Mrs. J. Larson, of Gorge Harbor, Cortez Island, ou May 11th, at tho Campbell River Hospital, a son. Miss Johnson, of Bevan, is at present stntinned at Campbell River. Mr. nnd Mrs. S. Ritchie and son left Monday for Everett where they plan to spend a few days. Mr. Frank Petterson. ot Campbell River. Is one of the most fortunate fishermen nt present. While Ashing at Upper Campbell Lake a tew days ago he caught a 7 1-2 pound trout, measuring twenty-eight Inches in ail. Mrs. Campbell returned to her homo at Everett early this week. Mr. Oarl Thulin paid a short visit Io Campbell River during the week, and has again returned to Buttle's Lake. Mrs. R. Ball and Mrs. M. Swanson left early fn the week for a visit to relatives in the States. Mr. Philllpson nnd parly, of Chllllwack, have recently returned from Buttle's Lake where they camped and llshed for Bevernl days. They reported most excellent llsiiiiig. Mr. Chns. Thulin nnd Mr. Frank Cross motored to Nanaimo on Sunday last en route to Vancouver. Mr. nnd Mrs. I. 'I'. Low left Friday on their return trip to San Francisco. Mr. Arthur Welsch Is nt present visiting with friends nt Everett. Mrs. Hodgson, District Commissioner nf Girl Guides and Brownies, paid an official visit to Campbell River on Monday. During the evening the Brownie Pack committee and some of the parents and friends, welcomed Mrs. Hodgson In Ihe music room of the Willows Hotel. Four Brownies wero enrolled. The Commissioner Inspected n display of Brownie work and expressed great satisfaction at the progress these small seamstresses arc making. The Launch 'Mao and Mac." of Vancouver, called iu on Tuesday on her south bound trip. Among those on board wero ("apt. E. J. Parson, Mr. W. T, Richardson. Mr. II. Wilson, and Mr. It. S. Abbot, or Vancouver. The Launch "Kathallnn." of Vancouver, tied up ot the local pier for n number of days during the past week. Mr .Wood and party, of Seattle, were those on ship. PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1926. SUGGESTIONS FOR 24th OF MAY REQUIREMENTS Ladies' Artlliclal Sllk Vests and BloomersâA new shipment has just come in and includes several of the wanted Vests at $1.00 each. Bloomers are $1.50 per pair. Heavy Grade Silk Vests and Bloomers in the new colors. These garments are a real good quality and will give you good wear. Vests $1.25 each; Bloomers $1.75 per pair. HosieryâLadles' Sllk Hose ln a wide range of colors, (or a real good Hose, we suggest that you try either Venus or Penmans, either of which will give you good value for your money. Our llollnr LineâWe are very pleased with the assortment of hose on our counter at $1.00 per pair. We feel that we have gathered an assortment of the best values from several makers and put them In all at one price â$1.00âtry a pair; most colors. New ScnnesâA Ladles' Scarf seems a necessity now. to be well dressed, and we have some very smart Scarves in the new combination colorings. Ladies' Fancy Tles-A select assortment ot new Tics are now on view, and include a goodly assortment of colorings, prices from SOc to $1.50. Children's SocksâA great variety of socks are now on display and include self colors as well as fancy shades, prices from 35c. per pair. Wear a Pair and Compare the Wear Four-ply strength ii woven into toe* and hoeli. Double atrength Into aolea. Extra strength in tho olaitie knit tops to avoid garter runt. And tha "Tapering Toa" ghrai juit enough extra "big toa" room to prevent "stretched â¢titohea" the main cause of big toe wear. Mad*Jar man, tsomtn end children in Pate Thread Silk. Silk and Weel Com- i'notion,, Botany Weel, Mercerltei id* end Cashmtr*. Lace Curtain NetsâHow about dolling up the home a bit for the 24th? We have a large assortment of Curtain Scrims and Nets, which will add to the attractiveness of the home and give it a real holiday aspect. Prices are reasonable. Boys' SuitsâNavy Serge Suits for Boys are always smart and will give you good satisfaction. Fox Serges are guaranteed to give good value SUTHERLAND'S, Cumberland Personal Mention PIONEER RESIDENT OF CUMBERLAND DIED WEDNESDAY THE PUZZLE CORNER Puzzle No. 115 "There goes halt my fortune in that foot of tape," said the speculator, "lf the next nine Incehs go against mc at the same rate I'll sell out, and after the broker deducts his % of 1 per cent for selling, he'll hand me $1,598, with which to start life over again." What was tiie value ot his .stock before the foot of tape came out? Puzzle No. 116 My first will deny the most trifling demand, My next Is what sadly disgraces the land; My whole, be his station exalted or mean, Does not to distinction in science attain. Puzzle No. 117 A landlady has three lodgers. The first, Brown, bums two inches of his candle each night. Smith burns three Inches and JoneB burns live inches. What is the smallest number of 12 Inch candles that thc landlady may manipulate so as to serve them out night after night, giving each lodger a candle for his requirements, and have her stock burn out completely the last night without waste. Puzzle No. 118 Take a summary execution and add to that a limb; then subtract an amulet; add a little girl; add a beast I of burden; subtract part of a cowboy's outfit and the resulting letters I will spell LYNX. Puzzle No. 119 In one election district 7,200 votes j were cast for three candidates. The victor received 100 votes to every 80 for his nearest rival and the second candidate scored 100 for every 75 cast I for the third man. Now, who can tell how many votes were cast for the winner? Additional puzzles, as well as the answers to the foregoing, will appear In this column next week. Answers to Last Week's Failles No. 110âMask. maid, mend, mail, member, mink, mire, moat, mode, mold, moral. No. UlâHe bought 30 coats at $2.45, 33 pants at 98c, and 84 vests at 49c, so that he had a stock of 30 complete suits In addition to the extra pants and vests. No. 112âThe words Cowslips, Hasten, Useless, Feather, and Sallying. No. 113âThe word ORANOE. No. 114âSquire Jones must have awakened to hear the last stroke of 12; then the clock struck I at 12:30, 1 at 1 o'clock and 1 at 1.30. Cumberland Commercln Mead(|uartcr9 Rules RtUonible Hotel ACCOMMODATION TIIE BEST Iluoms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. GAS OILS Henderson's Garage FOR SERVICE We handle Firestone Tires and have secured the sole agency for Gutta Percha Tires. Cylinder Honing and Repairs of all Description. THIRD STREET, CUMBERLAND. GAS OILS SATURDAY SPECIALS MEAT PIES ASSORTED PASTRY BUTTER HORNS Apple, Lemon and Pineapple Pies Marocchi Bros. PHONE 11 CUMBERLAND, B. C. Try our Cracked Wheat Loaf Robert Hamilton Robertson, resident of Cumberland for the past 3d years or more, passed to his reward on Wednesday last at the age of fifty four years and four months, mourned by a host of friends who delighted In his companionship. He was one of the most genial of men, kind, loyal, a friend in need and a friend indeed. He had a good word for everyone; everyone had a good word for him. Ills cheery good nature, his tender sympathies, his willing assistance, endeared him particularly to those early settlers of Cumberland who made of old "i'nlon" a real community. He passes on, leaving behind him a kindly memory for acts of affection which will endear him to those who knew him as long as life shall last. The funeral will be held from tlie family residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30. interment taking place In the Cumberland Cemetery. The late Mr. Robertson was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. No. 1662, and of Castle Hall Benevolence Lodge No. 14. K, of P. For a number of years he was a member of the Hoard of the Cumberland General j Hospital, being its president at the! time of his deatli. The deceased was also closely identified with and took. an aciive part in the old timers' re- â unions which have come to be an annual event in Cumberland. He leaves to mourn his loss his j widow, two sons and one daughter, as well as other relatives in British Columbia and Scotland. .Mr. F. Pickard and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bryan motored to Fanny Bay on Sunday last to visit Mr. and Mrs. McLauchlln. Mrs, Bryan, who has been very ill for the past few months, is making nice progress towards recovery and her many friends are glad to see her so improved antl able to be out again. * * * Mr. Tom Scott and young son, who have been visiting Mr. and Mra. Allan Nunns, left for their home on Monday last. * * * Miss Laura Robertson, who has been residing In Seattle, arrived in Cumberland at noon yesterday, called 1 ere by Ihe sudden denth of her father. Mr. R. H. Robertson, * * * A large crowd was iu attendance at the Ilo-llo Theater lasl Tuesday evening at the second playing in Cumberland of "Aunt Susan's Visit," the screamingly funny comedy put on by the members of St. George's Church. At tbe concert which followed tho play the following took part: Jlr. Gomer Harding, Mr. Goodall, Mrs. C. W. Spooner, Miss Hood, and Mr. W. Jackson. THANKS ARE EXPRESSED L. O. O. M., No. 1662 .Members of the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Lodge Room. Cumberland, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. May 23rd. for tlie purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother. R. H. Robertson. OLD INDIAN PASSES AWAY CAMPBELL RIVER. .May 19.âMr. Chas. Holnlchqitush, an old time Indian of Cape Mudge, Valdez Island, passed away Saturday last at the Campbell River Hospital. He had been ill for some time previous to his death. 24 TELEPHONE 100 TAXI ASK FOR CHARLIE DALTON Car leaves Cumberland Hotel at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday and meets boat at Union Bay. P. P. Harrison, M.L.A. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Offlce Courtenay Phone 258 Local Offlce Cumberland Hotel In Evenings. Telephone 115R or 24 UNION HOTEL CUMBERLAND, B. C. Excellent outline â For reservations Phone II. Comfort tnd Homelike eeriio*. 31 rooms, electrically heated R. YATBS, Manager. The pupils and teachers of the local schools wish, through ilio "Islander," to thank those to whom the success of the recent dance In aid of the School Sports is due. Mr. E. W. Bickle very kindly donated the use of the Ilo-llo dance hall and gave the invitations free. The following gentlemen volunteered the music which was much enjoyed by the large number who attended: Mr. R. Robertson, piano; Mr, C. Newman and Mr. J. Potter, saxapuones; Mr. C. Graham and Mr. J. Walker, violins; Mr. J. Stewart, drums; and Mr. S. Davis, bass. Mr. F. Potter also assisted in a few numbers with the cornel. The sum of $07.00 was realized and will be used to pay the transportation of the school representatives who will battle for the honor of the local schools at Qualicum on June 3rd. CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS SPECIALLY CATERED TO! Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" W. P. Symons - - Proprietor For the best quality MEATS plus service at reasonable prices it pays to deal at Wilcock Bros. i-fHEKHaHM WE DELIVER ANYWHERE A trial will be appreciated. ICE FOR SALE IN SMALL OR LARGE QUANTITIES NOTEâWe do not solicit orders under any business name other than our own. J FREE BALLOONS One Balloon given FREE to every child buying ice cream at this store on MAY 24th. Try our special May Day Sundae, price 35 cents Lang's Drug Store Cumberland, B. C. The Rexall-Kodak Store "It Pays to Deal at Lang's" Lang's Ice Cream Simply Delicious JOHN INGLIS li The Practical White Tailor 13111 âPHONEâ 131R COURTENAY, B. C. Mrs. H. McDonald PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER All Work neatly and promptly executed. For terms, apply Residence of Mrs. F. J. Dalby, New Townsite, Dunsmuir Avenue, CUMBERLAND PHONE 100 CAR for HIRE At The Royal Candy Store Or Phone 25 Residence Phone 22 See Geo. Mason DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor, of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. Altl'IIK IAI, IKi:I'll WANTED (old) 25c. each tooth on Vulcanite. SOc. on Silver. 100c. on Gold. No misleading prices. Casli by return. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business confidential. âDental Works. 58 Haverstock Hill, London, England. Bankers-Midland. 20-21 DINING ROOM Our Dining Room offers good food, good service, reasonable charges. King George Hotel I'OIl SA1.K or liKNTâ5 Room House on Trent Road. Garage and Bam. Apply Saunders' Shoe Store, Cumberland. 21 .â¢'Oil SALEâ3-roomed Summer House situated at Comox Lake. For price and full particulars apply A. Lobley. Comox Lake. TO LEASE Oil FOR SALE-87 Acres of Land near Royston. For further particulars apply P. O. Box 502, Cumberland . t.t.n. BARRELS FOR SALEâApply at McBryde's Bakery, Courtenay, B.C. tin BEST GROCERIES LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES The select quality of our Groceries is sure to keep that smile of satisfaction glowing on hubby's face. OUR LOW PRICES WILL MAKE YOU SMILE, TOO! FRELONE'S GROCERY STORE Cur. 5th and Dunsmuir. Phone 122 Cumberland WANTED-We want cars. If you have a car and need cash, write or call B. C. Motor Exchange Ltd., 1052 Fort St, Victoria, B.C. t.f.n. Welding Why send your Welding out of the district WE CAN WELD ANYTHING AT A REASONABLE FIGURE; ALSO MACHINE WORK HANDLED BY OUR FULLY EQUIPPED MACHINE SHOP Phone 25 Phone 25 Pidcock and McKenzie Courtenay, B. C. Phone 25 Agents for Phone 25 STUDEBAKER, DODGE BROS. & STAR CARS I
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