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''CTORIA Provincial Library 1921 THE CUMBERLAND IstANDER 4 With which ls consolidated the Cumberland News. FORTIETH YEARâNo. 9. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1921. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Wood Tennis Court Proposal Meets With Unanimous SupportâCommittees Formed To Carry On Initial Work A small but businesslike meeting of Cumberland tenuis enthusiasts took place on Tuesday evening in the Anglican Church Hall, when the question of providing u wood court wns thoroughly discussed und plans made to secure a site and the necessary money for tho erection of a court in the near future. It was pointed out that a wood court was not in any sense an experiment, such courts having proved practicable at Vancouver, Victoria and other centres With such a court iu this city the playing season would be practically doubled â with a fast game assured. It is tentatively proposed to form a Tennis Court Company and issue shares at a value of ten dollars each to provide the initial cost, shareholders to be entitled to all playing privileges. The fee for non-shareholders is to be settled later. The unanimous opinion of the meeting was: That Cumberland needs such a court; that tlie time for talk Is past; that from now on the password in tennis circles is "Buy a Shareâand Then Buy Another!" Committees to look after the details were appointed and the president of the Tennis Club was asked to call a meeting of members on Tuesday, March 8th, at 8.45 p.m. WILL NOT RECEIVE NEW . PUPILS AFTER MARCH 7 The Principal of the Public School annouuees that pupils will not be admitted to the receiving class after Monday, March 7. VICTORIA WESTS PLAY HERE SUNDAY If Weather Holds Good Grounds Will Be in Al Shape for Ding-Dong Contest. The Victoria Wests team are booked to make the Journey up from Victoria to play the Cumberland United ln a Vancouver Island League game on Sunday. The YarrowB team should have made the journey, but for some reason or other not stated, tbe league management sent word that the Wests would make the trip. Dave Wilson has got his hands full again this week, as Injuries alld sickness of several players makes the actual team impossible. Tlle game is scheduled to start at 2.30, and tlle following players are asked to hold themselves in readiness: Clarke, Walker, Strang, Gough, Campbell, Irvine Conti Jackson, Carle, Roberts, Brown, Bowman , Milligau, Hltchens, Boothman and Harrison. The ground is drying out splendidly, and if the weather holds good until Sunday tlie playing patch will be In first-class condition. Parent-Teachers Held Busy Meeting Several Important Matters Came Up Before Newly-Formed Organization. The newly-formed Parent-Teacher Association held its meeting !â >, the Anglican Church Hall on Monday la*, with Rev. Jas. Hood in the chair, iiijhe absence of Mr. John Sutherland, who was out of town. Mr. C. B. Wood was secretary for the evening, in the absence of Dr. Hicks. There was a large attendance of teachers and parents, the ladles predominating. Mr. Wood gave a detailed report as chairman of the Educational Committee. Mr. T. E. Bate handed lu a report from the Building aud Grounds Committee, and informed he meeting tbat the committee had Inspected the new school and suggested several Improvements, such as swings and tennis court. The fire escape on the new school came up for consideration. The secretary of the board said It was of the latest type. Otflers thought It was not suitable for a school building. It was finally decided to ask tbe chief of tbe Fire Department to inspect the Are escape and report at the next regular meeting. During the evening Miss Beckwith sang a solo entitled "A Little Home I Love." Mrs, Oliver and Mrs. Frost gave a duet on tbe piano. Mrs. Emily Pankhurst of Vancouver gave an Interesting address, showing how the Parent-Teacher Associations were conducted In Vancouver. A deputation from the residents of Royston Road presented a request for transportation for the children from that part of the district, stating that the distance was too great for children to walk when attending the Cumberland school. John Marocchi Died Wednesday Had Been a Respected Resident of Cumberland for 30 Years "MINE GASES" Mr. Peter Myers To Read Paper On Above Subject at Next Meeting of First Aid. The, next monthly meeting of the St. John's First Aid and Mliie Rescue Association will be held ln the First Aid Hall on Sunday, March 6, when Mr. Peter Myers will read a paper on "Mine Gases." HOLY TRINITY MEN'S CLUB At tlle usual weekly meeting of Holy Trinity Men's Club on Monday next, a paper will be read by Rev. Geo. Kinney. F.R.G.S. The usual time for questions and discussion will be allowed. It is hoped us many members as possible will be in attendance. A cordial Invitation is extended to all men interested. The club mets at 8 o'clock. G. W. V. A. AUXILIARY MEETS ON MONDAY BAZAAR TO BE HELD BY LADIES' AID IN MARCH The Ladies Aid of St. George's Presbyterian Church intend holding a bazaar on March 16th. Particulars will be announced next week. UNIVERSITY LECTURE VERY INTERESTING The Illustrated lecture given on Monday evening last in tlie Anglican hall by Dr. McLean Fraser, of the B. C. University staff, was very Interesting to the large audelnce. A large number of pictures were shown on the screen, some of them being very beautiful and educational. The subjecl of tho lecture was "Tho Sea Beach at Hbb-Tidc," and wns given under the auspices Of the Comox Teachers' Association. The Women's Auxiliary of the G. W. V. A. will hold a special meeting on Monday next, in the Memorial Hall at 7.30 o'clock. Business of importance. 25 NAMES TURNED IN FOR CRICKET CLUB A meeting was held Thursday night ill connection with a Cricket Club for Cumberland district. Some 25 names of intending members were turned tn, which augurs well for the future of the club. After u short discussion re suitable grounds, etc., it was decided to call another meeting in the near futurle. Any persons interested in the club nre asked to Bend their name to "Cricketer," care of The Islander. tviist Drive and Dunce on Friday Don't forget the Auxiliary's Whist Drive and Dance ln the Memorial Hall on March 4. Presentation of Medals to Champions Wednesday evening next the Cumberland United Football Club is holding a dance and presentation of medals to the winning team in the Upper Island League. This affair will take place in the Ilo-llo Hall, with dancing from 9 to 2. By defeating South Wellington in the final play-off, Cumberland secured another championship to its credit. The club now possesses no less than three championships, holding the British Columbia Championship, the Vancouver Championship, and the Upper Island League Championship, truly a distinction to be proud of. On Wednesday morning, after a short illness, Mr. John Marocchi passed to his rest. He waB 55 years of age at the time of Ills death, and had been a resident of Cumberland for no lesB than thirty years. Mr, Marocchi was a well known and respected resident ot this district, and for many years worked in Ihe Comox Mines, afterwards opening up a general store in partnership with his brother, who predeceased him some years ago. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, Mrs. Marocchi, and John L. and Silvio Marocchi, and a large circle of friends. Deceased was an old-time Mason, joining Cumberland Lodge No. 26, A. F. & A. M., many years ago. This order have charge of the funeral and are conducting the service this (Jfri- day) afternoon. He was also a member of the Ancient Order of Druids, who are also taking part In the funeral, taking part in the funeral, which Is being attended by a very large number of people. All the stores are closed out of respect to the deceased. First Aid Teams Receive j Handsome Cup and Medals! Free Smoker Thousands of People Attend Presentation Ceremonies in the Oddfellows' Hall, Nanaimo, on SaturdayâCumberland Team Presented With Medals for Second Place in the Codere Cup Competition, and Also With Medals Presented by Province. PRETTY WEDDING AT COURTENAY One o! the largest weddings in the history of Courtenay took place at the Presbyterian Church, Courtenay, on the evening of March 23, when Lillian Armstrong, of Alberni, B. C, was united in marriage to W. A. Urquhart, of Courtenay. The church was crowded with the numerous friends of the very popular couple. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. James Dick, of Cumberland, while the matron of honor was the sister of the bride, Mrs. Bennett of this city. The bride looked particularly charming in a beautiful navy blue tricotlne suit, trimmed with elaborate braiding, and a saxe blue silk hat trimmed with gold lace, ant1 a hanging veil trimmed with gold. S-ihe carried a magnificent bouquet of roses and asparagus fern. The matron of honor was dressed in a beautiful navy blue serge suit, with a large white silk hat, and also carried a bouquet of roses and asparagus fern. After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. aim Mrs. James Dick for immediate relations. The bride's present to the bride was an exquisite platinum brooch set with diamonds. The bride's gift to the groom was a pair of gold cuff links. The happy couple left by motor for Nanaimo, en route for California, where they intend spending their honeymoon. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS The University of British Columbia is arranging for the holding of a Summer School for teachers for six weeks, beginning July 4th. In addition to lectures by tbe regular members of the staff, special courses will be given by outside professors. Of particular interest in this latter connection is a course of thirty lectures by Dean M. E. Haggerty, of the College of Education, University ol' Minnesota, on Mental Measurements. Dean Haggerty served during the recent war as one of a small board of psychologist who, acting under tbe American War Department, developed n series of mental tests for use in the United States Army. He is generally recognized as a leading authority at the present time upon the newer methods of measuring the mental ability and attainments of school children. This course is provided by the University at the special request of members of last year's Summer School. Other special courses in education will be given by Dean Coleman of the factulty of Arts and Sciences, aud by a third professor, yet to be engaged. In the academic subjects, in addition to those provided In the summer of 1920, there will be coures in Advenced Commercial work and ln English Literature for High School teachers. There is every reason to believe that this year"s Summer School will be even larger than that of last year, and thut, in point of numbers, it will go beyond the enrollment of any other silimar school in Canada. Itemeniber the "Linen Shower" for the Hospital on Wednesday next. On Saturday last tlu- No. 1 Surface First Aid team journeyed to Nanaimo to take part in tlie ceremonies ol' presentation nf the championship cup ami medals to (he winning teams in tlie Dominion competition held some time ago, when Vancouver [Bland had tlie unique distinction ol' winning both lirst and second places in the Domtu- ion-wide events. â Besides the team, Mr. Chas. Graham, Dr. MacNaughton and Mr. Geo. O'Brlou also went down to take pari in the ceremonies. The Oddfellows' Hall was taxed to its utmost capacity, hundreds being unable to gain admittance. Trior to the presentation a splendid programme or songs and selections was given. Mr. C. Tyler, who was chairman, said he was glad to see such a large crowd in attendance. He told of the purpose of the gathering, the presentation of cups and medals to the Barton team of the Canadian Western Fuel Company, and also the presentation of medals to thc First Aid team of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. of Cumberland. The Barton team captured the championship of Canada in open competition, while Cumber- laud came second in the miners' competition. Mr. Tyler pointed out that it meant hard and constant study for many months before the competition for the teams. Work such as this, lie declared, brought out the highest qualities of man. Continuing, -he said that all were proud of the team which bad put Na- naimo-on the map and were showing iu a small way their appreciation. No little part of the success of tho team was attributed to the local medical men aud the officials of the Canadian Western Fuel Company, who had assisted and given much valuable time to carry the work along. The chairman then called the Barton team to the front of tlie platform and called upon Dr. Brydone-Jack of Vancouver, Provincial President of the St. John's Ambulance Association, to present the .Montizambert Cup and medals, emblematic of the Canadian championship and the Coderro Cup, emblematic of the mining championship, along with the SI. John's Ambulance Association medals. Trophies Are Presented. Dr. Brydone-Jack declared it afforded him a great deal of pleasure to present the trophies to Mr. Barton's team. He apologized for the absence of the Lieutenant-Governor, who, owing to pressure of business found himself unable to be present. He pointed out. however, that the Lieut.-Governor takes a great deal of interest in first aid work and has always supported the movement, and if tlie presentation had been held a couple of weeks later His Honor would have been able to come to Nanaimo. Continuing, tbe speaker declared it had not only meant months of hard work for the Barton team to carry off the highest honors in Canada, but it had taken years to attain ttiat knowledge, He declared the success of the Barton team not only meant a great deal to the individual members, but to tlie citlzone of Nanaimo as a whole. The trophies meant little compared with the fad thai these men have devoted themselves to service for others, lie was pleased to pay trhiulc lo these men. Tbey have devoted hours of their time to this work, and have attained perfection in first aid work. He would like to see Ihe work carried on throughout the Island, not only by tho miners but by individuals. Dr. Dry- donc-Jnck then presented the cups and individual medals to tlie team, expressing his great pleasure In Ihe duty, He hoped the cups would lie kept on the Island lor years to come. Presents Government Medals to Nanaimo and Cumberland Teams. Hon. William Sloan, Minister of Mines, was called upon lo present the medals, donated by the Province of British Columbia, to both the Cumberland and Nanaimo teams. He was proud tbat the miners of Vancouver Island hnd not only won in the open competition but also in the miners' class, two distinctions to be proud ot Tbo niednls be was to present on he- half of bis government were unique, inasmuch as thc Coat-of-Arms of the Province was engraved on them. lie was glad to see such interest In first aid work, which is so closely allied with mine rescue work. In speaking of mine rescue work, be told his hearers that Canada and tbo United States lu the near future will discuss tho standardization of mine rescue work. He hoped the teams would go afield. He would like to see them attend some big meets which are SOCIAL AND DANCE IN HONOR OF TEAM Given By St. John's Ambulance Association in Honor of the Winning Team. On Monday evening in the llo-Ilo Hall tbe Cumberland Branch of the St. John's Ambulance Association is giving a big social and dance in honor of No. 4 Surface First Aid Team, winners of second place in tbe Dominion competitions. Dancing is from 0.30 to 2 a.m., and music will be supplied by the Ilo-llo Orchestra. Admission, gents one dollar, ladies refreshments. coming off in the States, and he was sure they would make a good showing. He then presented both the Nanaimo and Cumberland teams with the government medals. Or. Carson Presented Watch Fobs to Cumberland Men. Dr. Carson, of Vancouver, who Is associated with Dr. Brydone-Jack in Ambulance Association work, presented the watch fobs to the Cumberland team, second prize in the Codere Cup competition. In congratulating both teams he declared his regret at not being a citizen of the Island, saying that the feats of both teams reflected great credit on both teams. The gifts of the employees of the Canadian Western Fuel Company and the business men of Nanaimo, in the form of cheques for thc individual members of the Barton team, were presented by Mayor Bushy, (has. (*raham Compliment's Teams. Mr. Chas. Graham, General Superintendent of tho Canadian Collieries, in a few complimentary remarks to the winning teams, said: "It gives me great pleasure to add my few words of congratulation to Mr. Barton and his team for the honor they have brought not only to themselves hut also to the city of Nanaimo and the mining industry of Vancouver Island. "We all feel proud of the honor which Mr. Barton and his team have won. They deserve tbo honor, for the work which Mr. Barton has done dates bad; many years and he has been one of the main supporters of the movement on Vancouver island. "I also wish lo congratulate our young team from Cumberland, which has certainly made a wonderful record for a young team. Experience counts iu all things so thut the performance of this young team Is all the more remarkable. Organized less than a year ago. (hey won the Coulson Cup at the Vancouver Island Association meeting last September, beating tlie present Dominion championj at that meet. They have run second to the .N'anaimo team in the Dominion championship, and I want to say (hat this team will be heard from during the coming year. "I can well remember the organization of these first aid classes iu Nanaimo in 1005, and while there was a first aid organization here prior to that time, still I believe that year G. W. V. A. Giving Big Smoker To All Returned Men Soldiers On Saturday, March 5 All returned men in Cumberland and district are cordially invited to a smoker, given by the O, w. V. A. in the Memorial Mall on Saturday, .March 6th. commencing at 7 p.m. This Is for ex-service men only. Liquid and solid refreshments, also a good musical programme, will be provided. All ex-service men are welcome. Come ami havo a good time. G.W.V.A. members are asked to keep this date in mind, as no further notice will be given. The G. W. V. A. meetings are held every lirst and fourth Tuesdays, in the Memorial Hall. Next meeting, Tuesday, March I, at 7 p.m. Important business. Tbe Local wishes to thank the members and friends who so kindly gave one or more chairs at the recent chair shower, got up by Comrade Nicholas. Special thanks are duo to Mr. Alex. MacKinnon, of Cumberland's Furniture Emporium, who donated a dozen chairs. TREMLETT APPOINTED PHYSICAL INSTRUCTOR ANI) CLUB SECRETARY At a recent meeting of tho Hoard of Management of the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association, Mr. J. W. Tremlett was appointed permanent secretary, librarian and physical instructor of tho institution. Tliero wore some thirty-five applications for tho position. Mr. Tremlett has been acting-secretary since the opening of the ball. In view of the fact that Mr. Thos. Graham, General Superintendent of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited had generously offered to supply Janitor service free to the hall, the board decided to accept the offer, and consequently will he released of this expense. really saw the beginning of organized first aid work on-Vancouver Island. U has been carried on continuously ever since, aud I sincerely hope that It will continue to bo carried on at tbo same high pitch of efficiency. "Tbe highest type id' service that any person can render is that given to the relief of suffering humanity, and no tribute too great nan be paid to those unselfish men and women who devote their lives to that great work. Most praiseworthy, indeed, is the work of those few men and women, and they are too few, that we find in every community who realizing the suffering caused by accidents, give their best efforts to relieve the pain and suffering of their fellows until a doctor can be procured to give them attention. These men are not professional men. They are ordinary citizens who feel that it is part of the duly tbey owe humanity to fit themselves to relieve the suffering of any person who is unfortunate enough to meet with an accident. They spend their time and give up many of the pleasures of life to fit themselves to relieve suffering humanity, with no hope of fee. and their reward is that glorious feeling that they have been able to al least i ti 6 th pain of some fellow man in his hour of need. "I wish I could Impro i o i you all the necessity of an Intimate knowledge of lirst aid. Few of us pass through life without having occasion to use it or to regret our lack ot knowledge, iiml lew of us who do nol al somo time or another have occa -ion to call Me1 firs I aid man blesned, whether on our own behalf or on behalf of some one dear to us. Keep up the good work and I hops thai Vancouver Island will continue to lead the way in this noble: t of all human ondeavi r." "Linen Shower" for Hospital WEDNESDAY NEXT, 3 TO (i. IN ANGLICAN BALL Tlie Women's Auxiliary of the Cumberland General I lo.- - pita) are holding a "Linen Shower" in aid of tlie Hospital on Wednesday afternoon next, from 3 to (! o'clock, in the Anglican Church Hall. The Auxiliary hope:' for a hearty response to their appeal for this worthy cause. Gifts of Sheets (length 2% yards). Draw Sheets, Pillow Slips, Bureau Scarves, Bedside Table Cloths, Towels and cash donations will be acceptable, Afternoon tea will be served. 1 ISvo THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER February 26, Mi. ' I H WE HAVE RECEIVED OUR SPRING CONSIGN- I MENT OF 1 WIRE I NETTING H In 2, 3, 1 and 6-foot Widths and Assorted Meshes. Metropolis Team g| Drop Two Points NANAIMO SCORED EASY VICTORY OVER YARROWS PRICES RIGHT T. E. BATE g P. 0. Box 279 Phone 31 H CUMBERLAND FISH SPECIAL 1 tin HERRING IN TOMATO SAUCE 1 tin KIPPERD HERRING 1 tin FRESH HERRING 1 tin KIPPERED SALMON 1 tin PILCHARDS 1 tin SALMON With Recipe Book $1.00 EXTRAORDINARY TEA BARGAIN Owing to the failure of a business firm in Vancouver we were able to secure a shipment of this very fine blend of India and Ceylon Tea to sell at the very low price of 3 Lbs. for $1.00 MUMFORD & WALTON SPECIALS IN DRESSERS 1 FUMED OAK DRESSER, reg. $75.00 for $62.50 1 WALNUT DRESSER, reg. $75.00 for $f>2.50 1 MAHOGANY DRESSER, wtih oval mirror, regular $60.00 for $52.75 1 IVORY DRESSER, reg. $45,00 for $38.50 1 WHITE DRESSER, reg. $33.75 for $27.75 FIR DRESSERS, reg. $30.00 for $22.50 4 ONLY, SOFAS, each $12.50 Tho Metropolis team of Victoria visited Cumberland on Sunday laat and engaged the locals in a Vancouver Island League fixture. The Victoria team traveled up from the capital city on Saturday, staying at Union Bay until Sunday morning. The journey up was a most trying ono, the roads being iu had shape, and in addition one or two minor breakdowns tended to dampen the spirits of ihe team. Sickness and accidents to individuals during the week put the management of tbe Mets in quite a quandary, and it was with a very weakened team that they took the field .lames kicked off at 2.16, and it Wtt8 plain to he seen that Tucker meant business, lie got bis right wing men working in nice style, but the visiting hacks were fairly safe, and punted char. The next few minutes saw the Cumberland men forcing the play on the left, with llitehens and Harrison combining ulcely; after the hall had been banged around for a minute or two, Tucker James beat tbo visiting goalie with a low shot, giving him no chance to save at all, the first goal coming after seven minutes' play. From tbe centre tbe locals again raided the visitors' goal, Milligan and Bowman doing everything but score. Considering that the visitors had a weakened team, and the heavy condition of the field, tbe visitors put up a most excellent exhibition of football, and kept the Cumberland men busy. Mill! gan again got going and caused the Met j' defence lots of trouble, and from one of bis perfect passes James scored goal No. 2. Cumberland now had the upper hand and raided tbe Mets' goal at will, Miligan and Hitcbens, on their respective wings, making all the play. After a beautiful piece of work Milligan scored Xo. 3. The second half was much moTe even, the Mets' forwards causing Strang and Clark lots of worry, but Strang was perfectly cool and played bis usual sterling game. A combined effort by the Mets' forward resulted in a goal, a shot from the visiting centre giving Clark no chance to save. Harold Koberts, who had played a masterly game at centre-half, met with a slight accident, putting him off lm usual pep. He tried the outside right position for the rest of the game, but he does not belong there. His position is centre-half, his tackling and feeding of bis forwards being perfect. In facl it was said on Sunday that Roberts was the best centre-half in the province. We are inclined to believe it. Time was called with Cumberland easy winners hy a score of 3 to 1. For tbe visitors the centre-half and the whole of the forwards played brilliant football. For tbe home team, Clarke in goal was safe, until he got crippled in the second half; whilst Strang and Gough both played .good hall. Roberts and Irvine were the pick of the half-hacks, nnd Milligan and llitehens were the best among tbe forwards, Milligan being the best man on the field. Ollie Harrison was doing splendid work at outride left, and we can see no reason why be should be displaced. Tucker James, whilst showing lots of dash aud scoring a couple of goals, was inclined to show a little too much individual play. Xanaimo's football team romped through the defence of Yarrows team at .Nanaimo Sunday to the tune of (J goals to 1, registering the most onesided victory of the season as far as the Island league is concerned. Although tlie visitors were handicapped somewhat hy the loss of their inside left, who was accidentally cut on the bead early in the game and forced to leave the field to receive surgfeal attention, the visitors were completely outclassed iu every department, according to the Xaiiaimo Herald, their forwards being unable to solve the defence put up hy Mines, Stobbart, Dickinson, Murray, Hell and Routledge, while the local forward line played as one uian O'Brien, McMillan, Calder. Robertson and*Husband nil taking a prominent part in the registering of the six goals. SOUTH WELLINGTON LOST TO VICTORIA WESTS The South Wellington team came out on tbe short end of a four lo three score with the Victoria Wests in their Island League soccer match at the Athletic Park, Victoria, on Saturday. It must be admitted, says tho Colonist, by .any impartial observer of the game that the Wests had rather the better of the tuck a sone of their goals was the result of a penalty another was scored after what certainly looked from those parts of the ground from which it was possible to see the play, like a case of "hands." However, Referee Livingstone could not have seen it, and the linesman was also out of the right line of vision, and the goal was allowed. At the close of tho game some of the up-Islanders' supporters aired their feelings by some remarks to the referee which were more forcible than polite, but they were certainly uncalled for. Livingstone made a very fair and painstaking referee, and, if he could not see everything, it was nol his fault. Taking the match as a whole, there was little to choose between tlie two teams and a little bit the better of the luck gave the Wests the game. DAVE GIU1IA3H RELEASED. Dave Graham, who played in the half-back division for tbe local team, has been released to Xaiiaimo. A Full Line of Furniture and Furnishings in Stock A. MacKinnon CUMBERLAND, B. C. G.W.V.A. MEMORIAL HALL OPEN DAILY Tlio hall ls now open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 2 Lo 5 p.m. Wholesale Arrests Canadians With Coughs Haiti Wiio goon there f Bomeona frith a cough. Pass friend I Stop eoughl you are under arrest. Thousands of such arrests are being mado every day in all parts of Canada. Too long hare soughs and colds evaded justice and caused untold suffering to humanity, but at last they have been cornered and overpowered by Can* ada's famous cough detectiveâBuckley's Bronchitis Mixture. Did yon ever hear of this wonderful remedyf Why, everybody ls talking and writing about the great work it is doing ln curing coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, etc. The following Is one of thousands of letters received:.â"Kindly accept my sincere thanks for the benefit my wife derived by the use of ono of your bottles of Bronchitis Mixture. For over thirteen years she has Buffered acutely. After spending dollar after dollar upon various remedies, no relief was obtained. Hearing of your most marvelous remedy she decided to give it a trial and I am glad to say one bottle has made ber well. You aro at liberty to use my name and should be only too pleased to answer any inquiries. Sincerely yours, John Holmes, Yorkvllle Ave." The original of this letter may be seen at W. K. Buckley. Limited, 142 Mutual St., Toronto. Don't allow a cough or eold to linger with you. Away with itl Hail Buckley's Mixture and hare cough arrested. This remedy never fails. On erery bottle is a guarantee to refund the money if not satisfactory. Delays are dangerous. Order now from your Druggist 20 SOLD IN CUMBERLAND BY It. E. FJ10ST. You need not endure the paint of Rheumatism Neuralgia, Neuritis Sciatica, Lumbagoâ 100,000 Canadian men and women have proved by actual use that Templeton's Rheumatic Capsules will remove every trace of these dread diseases and every ache and pain from your body. Guaranteed to contain no habit- forming drug, and to be absolutely harmless to the heart, kidneys or other organ,. Prescribed by doctors, sold by druggiitt, $1.00 per box. Trial tree at our agencies, or write Templetons, 142 King W. Toronto Local AgentâH. E. Frost. Bemombor the "Wnen Shower*" ior the Hospital on lYcdni'Siluy next. LEAGUE STANDINGS The standing of the Island Long is as follows: P. N'anaimo 4 Cumberland 4 South Wellington .1 Yarrows 3 .Metropolis 4 Victoria Wests i L. Pts. 0 S 1 0 TWO PLAYERS SUSPENDED. At n meeting of tlie Lower Island Executive held In Victoria Saturday, Campbell, the Cumberland full-back, was given a seven-day suspension for using offensive language to Referee W. Burnip during tho Nanaimo-Cumber- land game two weeks ago, and Home was also suspended for a period of 14 .lays for seizing hold of Mr. Burnip on he same occasion. Softleight: "Do youâerâbelieve in âerâlove nt first sight?" Natcher: "There ain't any other, old boy. If a chap is given time to think It over, it never comes off." The Rexall Store â¢=ââ = -% WhiteTeeth, Healthy Gums, a Clean Mouth THAT is what you should seek In si dentifrice. And It is easily found* if you will care for your teeth ntalulr with Klenio Dental Creme. And the delightful after-taste of Klenioâthat Cool, Clean, Klenio Feelingâis unifying evidence of the good it does. Step in aud get a tube today. S- Headquarters for Seeds RENNIES' FERRY'S STEEL-BRIGGS Seeds in Bulk. All new Stock Frost's Pharmacy The Rexall Store CUMBERLAND WE WANT YOU TO ASK EVERYBODY IN THE HOUSE TO LET US SUPPLY THEM WITH THEIR FOOTWEAR. A large shipment of Spring goods just received. "London Lady" for Womenâ"Derby" for Men. Also a full line of Slater's Shoes for Men. Cavin's Cash Shoe Store LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM We Sell Footwear Only A Touch of Witchery. Witchery is always a mystifying game to play. One of the players leaves the room, agreeing to tell who of tlie company holds his right hand high over his head while he is out of the room. When he returns all hands are extended to him and he can detect at a glance the hand he seeks, because the blood has left it, leaving it whiter than the others. Love looks through a window; envy through a keyhole. Wm. Douglas for Mill Feed Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies <yf February 26,1921. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Three CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM.MERKIFIELD, Proprietor. GOOD ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland. B. C. UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE KA1LWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES, Proprietor. Cumberland, B. C. P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND - - B. C. Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$5.00 D. Campbell's Meat Market Phone (id Cumberland Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy. Veal, Pork and Mutton. SPECIALS Cambridge Pork Sausages. Cambridge Pork Sausage Home-made Sausage Polish Sausage Veal Loaf Boiled Ham Ham Bologna Headcheese. Have you tried our Pickled Pork and Corned Beef! It ls delicious. Ancient Order of Foresters Court Bevnn No. 9830 meets on, the second and fourth Wednesdays In the Fraternity Hall, Davis Block, Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland. Visiting brethren cordially Invited. Frank Bond, Chief Ranger; A. a. Jones, Secretary; Frank Slaughter, Treasurer. INCUBATORS BROODERS We have the largest and most complete stock of Poultry Supplies in B. C. WRITE FOR CATALOGUES A. I. JOHNSON & CO. 844 Cambie St. Vancouver FAMILY SHOE REPAIRER SERVICE, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED RUBBER HEELS Fixed While U Walt PHILLIPS' MILITARY SOLES AND HEELS. Dunsmuir S. DAVIS, "SET 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. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CUMBERLAND, B. C. begs to advise that it has for rental at moderate prices SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES They are recommended for the protection from fire or burglary of valuable business or private documents, Victory Bonds, jewelry, etc. THE MANAGER WILL BE GLAD TO FURNISH PARTICULARS UPON APPLICATION Greatest Swindle The Last Century Thousands Swindled in a Fake Scheme to Extract Gold From Water of the Ocean. The romantic story of the extracting of gold from sea water swindle ls told in a London paper by Mr. John Laurence, the famous criminologist: The Rev. Prescotf Jernegan was the organizer of one of the cleverest get- rich-qulck schemes that have ever beeu Inventedâone which deluded even the hardest-headed of business men. It was in 1806 that Jernegan, who was then a Baptist clergyman, suddenly announced that while on holiday in Florida he had bad a remarkable dream. "I dreamt," he said, "that there Is a large quantity of gold lu sea-water, partly natural and partly dissolved from the vast Btores of sunken treasure which had been sunk in the sea for countless generations." But It has been known for many years that there Is gold In sea-water," objected one of his friends. "Only It Is so expensive to extract that it does not pay to do it. If some man could Invent an easy, cheap way of extracting it he would make'a huge fortune." "That I saw in my dream," the minister calmly announced. "I saw ttie whole process, which is a very simple one indeed, and If I am only given a trial I am sure that we can become rich beyond tbe dreams of avarice." Por some time lie worked in secret at his Invention for extracting gold from sea-water. At last he announced that it was ready to be tried, nnd he invited a number of his friends to be present at the demonstration. It Is a significant fact, by the way, that the men he invited had all saved money and were capitalists in a small way. His apparatus consisted of a special box, which be called his "Electrolytic marine salts box," by means of which the gold in sea-water was to bo extracted by electricity. On a deserted part of the coast this box was taken, and in the presence of all those who had been Invited, solemnly placed in the sea at the end of a short wharf. Platinum wires were laid leading from tbe shore to the end of the wharf. How the Gold "Accumulated." A small hut had been constructed by Jernegan at the end of the wharf so that the band of capitalists could see that the magic box was not raised, nor the platinum wires tampered with. All one bitter December night the party kept guard while, according to thc reverend gentleman, gold was steadily forming in the little box below the waves. The gold was certainly accumulating fast enough but not exactly in the way that the deluded band of capitalists thought! While they sat In the little hut, getting what shelter tbey could from the piercing winds, and keeping a close eye on the unbroken surface of the Icy waters, a man named Fisher was actually underneath those waters adding tho necessary gold which was to delude thousands of people and bring a huge fortune to the man in whose fertile brain tbe scheme originated. Fisher was a diver, and he wore a special diving suit, by which he was supplied with the air he wanted to breathe from a special compressed air apparatus, which he carried strappeil on the back of his diving suit, so that he was not compelled to have the usual air pi'is which might betray him to those sitting above. Wires had been fixed under the water in order to guide him to the box. While the party were sitting in tlie hut Fisher waded out from the shore and substituted gold for the mercury the box contained. The following morning, when the box was examined and passed on to experts, the latter's report showed gold In paying quantities. The greed of the little band of capitalists was excited. They saw visions of untold wealth, of gold coining to them in vast quantities, thanks to the wonderful dream of the Hev. Prescott Jernegan. Little did they know tliat the only gold the latter was likely to extract as a result of his dream would be extracted from the pockets of his dupes and not a speck from the Bca- water. All Tests Prove Satisfactory. One or two of the hard-headed dupes asked for further tests to be carried out before they Invented their money, and they were carried out just ai easily as tlle first one. A large nuni ber of trials with Jernegan's magic gold extractor were made along varl ous parts of the coast, and, thanks to the way Fisher, the diver, carried oul his work, gold was always found in paying quantities! Every test carried out more and more convinced tlie most skeptical business men that tbe Rev. Jernegan had made a wonderful discovery and money began to pour In from excited m~ ^ Wy CHIâV=*vV h-W:**.*/ "On With the Dance" What butter fun can be imagined than the impromptu dance when a lew friends drop in for Uie evening ? Even those who have never acquired the nimble step enjoy thc gladsome activityâand the Music. That's the thing which helps so wonderfully to make home life happyâMusic. Do you have plenty of music in your home ! Do you take full advantage of Music's subtle power to make the long winter evenings pass by like Magic ? The Player-Piano and the Phonograph need no skill to play. Have you got them in your home ? Now's the time to get them if you haven'tâNOW when the long, cold evenings make it more comfortable to stay at home. Come in and let us show you how easy it is to own any of the instruments of modern melody. Choose Musical Gifts . VICTORIA HEINTZMAN & CO. GIDEON HICKS, Manager NANAIMO Investors in order to exploit the invention and make fortunes for themselves. The final "proof" that the whole affair was genuine was given by a famous chemist, who was so completely deceived, after making, what he considered the most careful investigations, that he put no less than $100,- "00 Into the scheme to make hundreds of. the magic gold extractors! A company was formed, with Jernegan as one of tlie chief promoters, and many eminent business men as backers. All the business men honestly believed that they were in a genuine concern, and when tlie swindle was exposed it was found that some of them had lost fortunes. The company, under the title of the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company, was capitalized at $10,000,000, and the money was forthcoming in a ceaseless stream. People went mad to invest in the swindle, and many angry scenes took place because subscribers could not get as much of the stock as they wanted! Jernegan did not omit to get as much money as he could from his own relations and friends, even swindling his sister out of $800 which she,had laboriously saved. Nemesis. To give confidence to tlie investors, huge buildings were erected and hundreds of machines were set working In extract gold from sea-water. A small army of laborers of all nationalities were soon digging, building and surveying. Lagoons were created from which the sea-wator passed through sluices Into the "gold accumulators." The shares nf tlie company, worth on a face value $25. Jumped to $150, and there were scenes of wild speculation to obtain shares even al that inflated value. Of ihe gold extracted (from the Investors' pockets I Jernegan was to receive under agreement forty-five per cent., nnd when the bubble burst ami lie Med to Buropo, he actually managed to get away with $125,000 In cash. The Ill-gotten gains were, however, soon spent, ami Jernegan found himself compelled to make an effort to do some honest work. Now conies the amazing pari of ihe story. After his successful defence in Vienna against extradition lie traveled about the continent having a good time, and finally went lo England. There, at that time, a swindling company had actually been formed to extract KOld from sea-water by an entirely new process. Jernegan was naturally attracted, wondering where the swindle was, and lie made the closest possible Investigations. He came to the conclusion that the new gold-froni-sea-wnler company was genuine and he invested every penny ho had left in it! Needless to say, he lost all Ills money by an exactly similar swindle to the one through which he had made It! He was never brought to justice, and the latest reports of him stated that he was teaching In the Philippines, where he actually tried to start another gold-extracting company on similar lines. Fisher, who was undoubtedly one of the ring-leaders, fled, and died two years later. Frightful Speed nf Fifteen Miles Per. Apropos of the present-day speed in traveling hy airplane, automobile and motorcycle, subscriber writing to an Ohio newspaper says that an old scrap- book contains a clipping stating that the Lancaster, Ohio, scliool hoard In 1S28 refused to permit the use of a schoolhouse for a debate as to whether or not "railroads are practical." Tho board members arc said to have reported: "You are welcome to use the school- house to debate all proper questions iu, hut such tilings as railroads and telegraphs are impossible and rank infidelity. There is nothing in the Word of Cod about them. If God has designed tiial Ills Intelligent creatures should travel at thc frightful speed of fifteen miles an hour ilo would have forecast it." Royal Insurance Company Limited OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND FIRE, LIFE and MARINE LIFE DEPARTMENT Total Assets $150,(57:3,215.00 Life Funds 58,007,800.00 Profits Distributed to Policyholders 27,022,280.00 The Additional Reserves maintained by the Company, over and above a full provision for Ihe liabilities in all departments and exclusive of the capital and stock, amount to over $30,000,000 R. V. WINCH & CO., LTD. H. G. McKINNON, EDWARD VV. BICKLE, Special Agent, District Agent, Cumberland. Cumberland. "The Continental Limited" A NEW THROUGH TRAIN ACROSS CANADA Leaves Vancouver 7.1.'* p.m. Iluily. DIRECT AND FAST SERVICE TO EDMONTON SASKATOON WINNIPEG PORT ARTHUR OTTAWA MONTREAL ((iniieellcins fur all points in Canada and I'liiled Stales. Conipnrlmciit Observation Cars, Standard and Tourlsl Sleepers. HOWARD W. BICKLE, District Agent. Canadian National Railways â â font THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER February 26,1921. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE Manager and Publisher. BEN H. GOWEN Editor. Saturday, February in. 1921. ELECTRICITY IN COAL MINES "Addressing the Electric Club at its weekly luncheon Friday on the subject of 'Electricity ln Mining,' Mr. K. A. Haggen declared that if the Vancouver Island coal mines were equipped with the proper electrical apparatus the prlco of coal could be reduced by $3 per ton. Such apparatus, lie said, would cost between two and three million dollars."âProvince. Mr. Haggen, mentioned in the above clipping from the Vancouver Daily Province, is editor of tlie B. C. Mining and Engineering Record, and is recognized as one of the leading mining authorities of the province. Can it be possible he is so ignorant of conditions relating to coal mining on Vancouver Island as to make the statements credited to him? For many years past all tho mines worked in the Comox district havo been operated entirely by electricity. The Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited built its own hydro-electric plant at Puntledge, a few miles from Cumberland, and power generated by this plant runs all the mines in the district, as well as supplying light and power for public and private use to Cumberland, Courtenay, Bevan and the surrounding country. It is such ill-considered statements as 'that credited to Mr. Haggen that is the cause of much of the agitation on coal prices in Vancouver, and serve no useful purpose. Statements like these are based on imagination and not on facts. Mr. Haggen or any other person ought to become familiar with the facts before making such wild assertions. NO DISGRACE The Hearst papers would make an issue of the fact that tlie new Episcopal Bishop of New York was born in Eng land. They might he able to jump on poor old Bill Shakespeare for the same reason. Lots of worse things can happen to a man than being born in England. We can't all lie native sons of guns. The fact that a man wns born in the old York Instead of the new doesn't necessarily disqualify him from elucidating the Scriptures to the Gothamltes. Being born in England is not considered disgraceful in any place outside of Stuttgart. In fact, there arc a lot of folks who are rather proud of It. And England has produced some blooming good bishops, don't you know?âLos Angeles Times. CRIMINALITY OF CHILDREN It Is very startling to learn that in 1917, 1918 and 1919 more than twenty per cent, of the indictible crimes committed in Canada were committed by children under sixteen years of age! The figures have been compiled by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, which adds that since 1910 the boy criminals in Canada have increased by nearly three hundred per cent. The war may have been largely to blame: it is customary to blame the war for everything. At the same time tlie freedom from parental control and tlie general atmosphere of force which the war engendered would he sure to have its evil effects upon the juvenile mind. Others will lind the cause in thc rise of the moving- picture, with Its constant suggestion of tlie nobility of the man who makes a living by fraud and violence. Whatever the reason the fact remains and it is one wliieh should engage the very earnest attention of all. Something must certainly be done to put an end to such an intolerable state of affairs. NEW ZEALAND'S MANDATES As our readers are aware, we have no great enthusiasm for New Zealand having been given tlie mandate over Samoa. Our experience with the Cook Islands suggests that ihe Dominion lias not yet reached the stage at which it can adequately control overseas possessions or depeiv denotes, and does not offer much ground for belief or hope that a larger measure of success will attend our handling of tlie much more difficult problems presented by Samoa. Christchurch (N.Z.) Press. DOING NOTHING In my opinion tlie want of occupation is no less the plague of society than of solitude. Nothing Is so apt to narrow the mind; nothing produces more trifling, silly stories, mischief making lies, than being eternally shut up iu a room witli one another, reduced :% tho only alternative to lie constantly I waddling. When everybody is occupied, wc only speak when we have something to say; but when we are doing nothing, we are compelled to be always talking; and of all tho torments thnt is tlie most annoying and tiie most dangerous, Rousseau. According to newspaper dispatches the attitude of tlie Boor landowners of Smith Africa played nn unexpected part in tlie signal victory for Gonoral Smuts and British connection, not thai thoy love the llritish more hut that thoy highly value the absolute security of land tenure under Britisli institutions. The Boer does not relish the chance of being disturbed in the secure and peaceful pursuits of agriculture. General Hertzog is a revolutionary, and revolutionary measures always aro dangerous. No one yet has been capable of determining what the ultimate outcome of them may lie. The world has had many examples of the truth of that statement. Hence the land-owning Boers are satisfied with their present condition under British rule, and they are not going to run the risk of any rash experiments. Such an attitude ought to dispose of tiie secession issue, if not for all time, at least for as long a period as it is necessary to contemplate.âColonist. The American law makers have not yet plumbed the depths of absurdity into which they have thrown them selves by voting for tlie prohibition of all traffic in alco hoik: liquor. We recently noted a new proposal for legis lation lo prohibit Uie sales of hops because they are used in tlie manufacture of fermented liquors. They might just as well interdict tlie sale of raisins, apples, peaches and the majority of fruits, because it Is certainly exceedingly easy to extract a very heady alcoholic drink from them. When legislators start on lbc wrong tack they are soon brought to a full stop by the exigencies of logic.âL'Evenement, Que. One out of nine travelling salesmen in the United States gets divorced, said Professor Hudolph IM. Binder, head of Ihe department of sociology at New York University, in nn interview recently reported, as against one out of 92 farmers. As to the geographic distribution of divorce, the west leads all oilier sections in the number of divorces while the north central, south Atlantic and north Atlantic districts follow in the order mentioned. Japan grants a greater number of divorces than any other nation in the world. Childless couples are divorced more frequently than those having children. How dear, how soothing to man, arises tlie Idea of God. peopling tlie lonely place, effacing tlie sears of our mistakes and disappointments. It inspires in man an infallible trust. He has not the conviction, hut the sight, that tlie best is tlie true, and may in that thought easily dismiss all particular uncertainties and fears, and adjourn to the sure revelation of time tlie solution of Ills private riddles.â Emerson. What is it tliat charms us most in a friend? It is that he an read Ihe transient expression iu our face, and modify himself to suit the feeling we are ourselves but half conscious of possessing; it is tllat lie knows when to he silent and when to speak; it is ttiat lie never mistakes, but sees true, when all Ihe world is wrong about us. Such a friend lias not only power of character, bul beauty of haracter.âBrooke. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to The Islander arc reminded that the subscription of Two Dollars yearly is payable in advance, and the names of all subscribers whose subscriptions for the current year have not been paid by March 10th will be struck off the Mailing List. While ealing his breakfast a New York bookkeeper was nearly choked by a glass substance in a German sausage. Later, lie took tlie "piece of glass" to a jeweler who said it was a diamond worth .$100! Director: "You run to the bridge. look up and jump." Young Actor: "But I can't swim!" Director: "Oil, tliaPs all right, You'd spoil tlie liim if you did." "Engaged at your age! Why, you can't get married for live years yet!" "That's all right, motherâwo can't get a house till then." Irate father: "I distinctly saw you kiss my daughter under my very nose." Jack: "Excuse me, sirâunder her very nose!" "Do you mean lo say that Peterkli didn't show you over his new house?' "No; we never got any farther Ulan tlie cellar." a lie: "Could you learn to love mc?" She: "No, I don't think I ever could." lie: "Just as I thoughtâtoo old to learn!" I caught you kissing the servant girl! What does that mean?" "it means we've lost enough girls on account of my coolness." She: "Do you love me still?" He: "Yes, dear." She: "And would you die for me?" He: "No! .Mine is an undying love! "A husband leads a dog's life," said Mr. Muggins. "That's right," agreed his wife, coldly. "He growls all days and snores all night." Easter Showing of Spring Coats Saturday, February 27th Quality Maintained and Prices Lower 1 LADIES' and MISSES' SPRING COATS, IN DONEGALS, POLO CLOTHS, VELOURS AND SILVERTONES, IN GRAYS, DELPH BLUE, LIGHT SAND, FAWN, BROWN AND HENNA. ALSOMADEINSPORT CLOTHS OF HANDSOME COMBINATION OF TWO- TONE EFFECTS. A LARGE AND VARI*ED SELECTION OF. EXCLUSIVE STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM, IN SIZES 36 TO 44. SPECIAL SHOWING SATURDAY February 23rd m SCHEME TO TURN ROOTS AND STUMPS INTO MONEY Land clearing in British Columbia will be changed from an expensive to a profitable operation it expectations of an enterprising citizen of the province is realized. He proposes to distribute small sawmills among settlers with which to cut stumps and roots to certain dimensions, tlie material to he used iii tlie manufacture of certain wooden wares Hint arc in constant de mand. It is said tliat stumps and roots of certain trees have a beautiful grain and "take a magnificent polish. A good-sized stump when sawn to sizes required by tlie market will realize big sums. Representatives of tlie provincial government are conferring with the promoter of this method of stimulating land settlement. In Eastern Canada in recent years owners of old apple orchards have found it highly profitable to cut down their exhausted trees and sell tlie stumps .and largest roots, for which there is an active market. The apple tree wood is used in the manufacture of certain tools, such as hand-saw handles and planes. "Yes," said the eminent specialist to Ihe poor mnn who had called upon him, "I will examine you carefully for fivo dollars." "All right, doctor," said the man, resignedly. "If you find It I'll give you half." Another Price Suggestion BISCUITS, BUNS and ROLLS BISCUIT! What delight this word suggests. So tender they fairly melt in the mouth, and of such glorious flavor that the appetite is never satisfied. These are the kind of biscuits anyone can make with Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder and these unusual recipes: Biscuits 1 cups flour 4 teaspoons Dr. Price's Baking Tuwder Mteaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shortening ***& cup milk or half milk and hulf water Sift together flour, bakinp; powder and salt, add shortening and rub in very lightly; add liquid slowly; r,oll or pat on floured board to about one inch in thickness (handle as little as possible); cut with biscuit cutter. Bake in hot oven IS to 30 minutes. Cinnamon Buns t% cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons Dr. Prlce'a Baking Powder I tablespoons shortening legg i cup water ** cup sugar I teaspoons cinnamon 4 tablespoons seeded raisins Sift 2 tablespoons of measured sugar with flour, salt â¢DR* CREAM BaMn| .Powder Made from Cream of Tartar, derived from grapes. MADE IN CANADA and baking powder; rub shortening in lightly; add beaten egg to water and add slowly. Roll out 'A inch thick on floured board; brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Roll as for jelly roll; cut into l'/i inch pieces; place with cut edges up on well-greased pan; sprinkle with a little sugar and cinnamon. Bake in moderate oven 30 to 35 minutes; remove from pan at once. Parker Home Roll* 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 0 teaspoons Dr. Price's Baking Powder 9 tablespoons shortening* IH cups milk Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Add melted shortening to milk and add slowly to dry. ingredients stirring until smooth. Knead lightly on floured board and roll out Vi inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter. Crease each circle with back of knife one side of center. Butter the small section and fold larger part well over the small. Place one inch apart in greased pan. Allow to stand 15 minutes in warm place. Brush each with melted butter and bake in moderate oven 15 to ISO minutes. All measurements for all materials are level / February 26, ld21. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Five MAIL CONTRACT SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the Postmaster-General, will be received at Ottawa until noon, ou Friday, the 25th March, 1921, for the conveyance of His Majesty's Mails, on a proposed Contract for four years, six times per week, over the Cumberland Rural Route No. 1 from the Postmaster-General's pleasure. Printed notices containing further Information as to conditions of proposed Contract may he seen and blank forms of Tender may he obtained at the Post Offices at Cumberland and Courtenay, and at the office of the undersigned. E. H. FLETCHER, P. O. Inspector. Post Otfice Inspector's Office, Victoria; B.C., nth Feb., 1921. Appearances Count! If you desire a good appearance call at the CUMBERLAND BARBER SHOP A. GATZ, Proprietor Our Motto: TO PLEASE Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Repairing a Specialty. CUMBERLAND. B.C. Thos. H. Carey FIRE ANIÂ» LIFE INSURANCE Cumberland, B, C. New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, FRAMES, INTERIOR TRIM AND GENERAL FACTORY WORK write for prices to THE MOORE-WHITTINGTON LUMBER CO. LTD. Ofiice £620 Bridge Street, Vicloria, B.C, Haunted Egyptian Necklace Widespread Interest has been aroused by the story of a mysterious necklace In the hands of a Edinburgh lady in the course of the spring and summer of last year. Various accounts of the necklace and the extraordinary manifestations which have been associated with it have appeared, but there has been no adequately full and consecutive account of what actually took place. The writer, says J. W. H. ill an Edinburgh paper, is In the position to give a fairly full and complete accouut of the necklace and the experiences associated with It. It is a story of the most extraordinary character, and may well take a prominent place lu the history of psychical research. The' manifestations might also be regarded as incredible, or due to some form of obsession, but for thc fact that the investigators, who are personally known to the writer, are men and women of high standing in the community, accustomed to scientific observation and ot Irreproachable character and capacity. The necklace Is of a common Egyptian type. Iu the view of expert Egyptologists, It is probably three thousand years old. Thus, It belongs to the Egyptian period following shortly after the time of the Israelites' captivity. It was found by an Edinburgh lady residing in Egypt, and belonging to a well known family in an ancient tomb between Heliopolis and Cairo. She sent It as a Christmas present iu 1913 to an Edinburgh lady friend, who had been visiting Egypt the previous year. The Edinburgh lady placed the necklace, which was of the nature of a curiosity rather than something of any great intrinsic value, in the lowest tier of her jewel case. There it remained for some years, and she had forgotten all about It. In the Interval the owner had been serving in France, aud the Jewel case was left at home in a safe place. It was not until the 7th of April, 1920, that the lower part of the jewel case, containing some old-fashioned gold ornaments and the necklace was again opened. The owner wanted the gold ornaments to give away, and on removing these she found the forgotten necklace. Tlie Clutching Hand. What followed upon this may be gathered from a careful record made at the time. The owner of the necklace, considering that it was of no value, flung it Into a small waste-paper basket in her room along with some torn-up letters and forgot about It. About 10.30 the same evening, on going to bed, she stooped to pick up her bedroom slippers, which were on the lowest shelf of her boot stand, close to her writing-table, beneath which lay the waste-paper basket. In stooping, she rested her hand on the back of a chair. She was thereupon startled by the impression that a hand had been laid on her. She instantly withdrew her hand. There was nothing to account for the strange Impression. Convincing herself that she had been under the influence of some hallucination, she went to her dressing-table and sat down to read. She had sat thus for some little time when a noise in the waste-paper basket attracted her attention. It was a rustling noise such as might have been made by a mouse. She listened intently and the noise continued. Certain that there was a mouse at The Corner Store BAKING POWDER SPECIAL 5 tins EMPRESS BAKING POWDER 5 tins NABOB BAKING POWDER 5 tins EGGO BAKING POWDER Regular $1.85 value d*1 f*E for u tDl.Ut) BRAID'S IDEAL TEA, per packet $1.00 DECKAJULIE TEA, per lb 65c GREAT WEST TEA, per lb 60c NABOB TEA, per lb 60c PURE LARD 2 lbs. for 65c .SIDE BACON, by the piece, per lb 50c Sliced, per lb 55c CRISCO, 1-lb. tins, 40c 3-lb. tins, $1.10 When you buy POTATOES, insist on getting CANADIAN GROWN. They're better and just as cheap. Dry Goods Boots and Shoes W. GORDON THE CORNER STORE Phone 133 the basket, she walked to the writing table and lifted the basket, expecting the mouse'to run away. Nothing, however, appeared. Returning to the dressing table she resumed her reading. The rustling noise continued louder than ever. In spite of ber failure to And any trace of it at her first attempt, she was certain that a mouse was inside the basket and was endeavoring to escape. She therefore rose and lifting the basket carried it to the lamp at the dressing table. There she looked Inside; and seeing no mouse began to pfttk out the pieces of the torn-up letters. Her eyes then fell mi the necklace, and for the first time the idea crossed her mind that this might be tlie cause of the phenomenaâthe clutch of a hand aud the noises. Tlie feeling came as a sudden Intuition. Till that moment she had been quite oblivious of the presence ot the beads. Under the influence of this suggestion she began to feel a- little creepy and at once carried the basket and beads to an adjoining box room, where she deposited them, locking the door. She did not sleep well that night. Next morning the lady, who is of a practical turn of mind and not in any way fanciful, felt diffident about mentioning such an unusual story. She kept silent about It until luncheon, when she briefly indicated what had occurred to other members of the family, who heartily laughed at her narrative. The Necklace Rescued. A brother, however, felt sufficiently Interested In the necklace and his sister's account of what had occurred to formed that It had been thrown out. Fortunately a servant who had beeu in Egypt and had recognized the necklace as being Egyptian, had retrieved It from the refuse heay and had It In his pocket. He thereupon handed it over. Upon this, some remarkable occurrences took place, while the necklace was In the custody of the lady's brother. These are clearly set out in a careful reeord made at the time of the manifestations. The first record of experience Is that of 8th April, and is as follows: Went to bed between 11 and 12 o'clock. Laid the necklace on the pillow, about a foot behind my head and on my right side. Lay awake for some time as usual, and just as I was going to sleep heard and felt a thud on the pillow just about where the necklace lay. I was instantly on the qui vive, but did not move. Noted that thud was exactly as If some one with a light hand had made a vigorous grab at the beads. Nothing further for some time. Then different taps on the walls at different points, all near the celling as far as I could judge; sometimes lso lated taps, sometimes two or three In succession. Never heard these noises before. Heard noises made by pipoB in bathroom next door, but these quite different. > Wardrobe gave a very loud crack, which I had never heard it do beforeâ perhaps never noticed, but think otherwise. Knocks continued and kept me from sleeping. While laying awake heard necklace rustling behind me. Sound not of clinking glass but of a movement on the pillow. Listened to this for some time. Lifted beads and replaced them. All sounds continued. Became tired of it and endeavored to sleep but was unable to do so. Clock struck two, and being anxious to get some sleep got up and flung the necklace over the staircase. Thereafter slept undisturbed. The Bed Was Shaken. The narrative of what took place on the following night is as follows: Went to bed after eleven. Beads as before on the pillow. Was very sleepy after long day and slept at once. Woke at 2 a.m., bed shaking from side to side. First Impression was that someone was trying to rouse me, just as It be had grasped side of bed and was jerking It. Felt three distinct shakes after being really awake: there must have been several before. Made sure I was not shaking myself. Lay quite still, and then felt as If someone were bending over me. sensation something akin to that described as "pins and needles" down right side of face, neck and shoulder Nothing to be seen. The necklace rustled as on previous night. Turned to right side and took tho necklace In right hand, so that nothing could happen without my knowing It, and tried to fall asleep. While dozing, felt It movig in my hand. Made sure that my hand was not moving; then suspected warmth affecting glass. Therefore laid It again on pillow. Rustling resumed also taps on walls. Became bored and fell asleep. A Sound of Sobbing. The experiment was continued on the next night (Saturday). The In- Bargains that Totally Eclipse High Prices For the remainder of February I am sacrificing the balance of my Winter Stock at prices that will move it quickly. Special Bargains MEN'S HEAVY RIBBED UNDERWEAR âIn while and grey. d>rt ("A Per suit <!>â £.OU MEN'S SWEATER COATSâIn khaki and dark maroon shades. &f r*7p' Regular $4.75, now $â¢*â¢â <â¢ I *J MEN'S HEAVY MACKINAW SHIRTSâ Regular $7.50 each. f-p/J f\nNow only «PO.UU BOYS' SWEATER COATSâIn all sizes. Regular $2.75. They will go d»rt AA quickly at $&,{)[) MEN'S HEAVY DARK GREY FLANNEL SHIRTS REDUCED TO $1.75 and $2.90 Further Reductions in the Shoe Department BOYS' SPECIAL SCHOOL SHOEâMade from thoroughly dependable stock; all solid leather. d»t> Qr sizes 1 to 5 «PO.«7<3 The same line lor the smaller (£â¢) ffA boys, sizes 11 (o 13 «PO.OU MEN'S C.UNMETAL BLUCHERS, priced much lower than you would expect for such high-grade shoes. (TÂ»/» QJT Sizes 6 to 10 at tpQ.Ot) MEN'S FINE SHOES at $6.50, $7.50 aâd $8.50 MEN'S PIT SHOESâThe (JJry rf\nfamous Leckie boot at V I .0" MEN'S WHITE RUBBER d»F ETC BOOTSâSix-eyelet; pair.... tPO.OO Model Clothing Store F. PARTRIDGE. Opposite Ihe Post Office CUMBERLAND vestigator went to lied about midnight, and placed the necklace as before on the pillow. What happened ia thus described. Fell asleep at once, hut was awakened at 4 a.m. with bed shaking as ou Friday, but not so viol* i tly. Taps on walls again. Heard sound near; window as if someone were sobbing quietly and faintly. This lasted about 30 to GO seconds, Afterwards fell asleep. On the following Sunday and Monday the investigations were continued, but nothing happened. The investigator was awake frequently both nights but heard no sounds of any description. On the Monday nighi the beads had been placed in a tin box on the table, with tlie lid open. The slightest movement would have been audible but nothing wasjieard. An interesting corroboration of the mysterious sounds was furnished over a month later. It (ben transpired that a neighbor had been disturbed on the night of April 8 by noises on the wall, caused, she thought, by driving tacks into the plaster. She had complained at the time of what she considered thoughtlessness on the part of the individual on the other side of the wall. The fame of the necklace spread far and wide and numerous requests reached the owner for the loan of it. Letters were also received from Egypt, India and South Africa, while much interest was aroused in London by the continued manifestations. All this occasioned so much trouble and worry to the brother of the lady win had originally received the necklace, aud who bad later come into possession of it, that lie Anally threw il into the deepest part of Loch Luveuf where It now reposes. Another .Necklace. About the time these manifestations were taking place a curious fact came to light. It will be rem em bo rod thai the original necklace bad been forwarded to the owner before lbc war. and had lain neglected and forgotten until last year. The owner, towards the end of last June, met in Edinburgh a lady whom she used to be acquainted with some years previously. Tbe latter bad been reading about the necklace, and stopped the owner to speak about it. She informed her that the lady iu Cairo who had sent the necklace which is tho subject of this article, to this country, bad also sent at the same time a necklace apparently similar to herself. The'recipient of the other necklace stated that since the day she received it bnd luck seemed to have fallen persistently on her household: Ono thing after another had occurred in sucli extraordinary sequence tliat those In the household began somehow or other lo associate it with the ancient relic from Egypt which had come among them. This lady was so much impressed with what bad occurred that she had taken this other necklace and thrown it down a disused coal pit. P.O. Box I>3 Established 1W Does Your House Need Repairs? WHEN SUNSHINE APPEARS IT MAKES US FEEL BRIGHT Look around the house and see if it needs repairs. Now after the winter Your house wilh dirt appears thick, So don't you think you had better be quick, Call in the Painter and have your house fixed. H. PARKINSON Painter Cumberland, B. C. SIGN ffOKK A SPECIALTY. ESTIMATES GIVEN. Oil l»AJtSNIPS! ".^o you've decided to have a garden this year instead of raising chickens." "Vos; we used to get so attached to our fowls we couldn't eat them. One doesn't feel that way about potatoes and onions." * ..V -^â_ Church* Notices IIOI.V TI'IMTV ClII'ltCH Hev. W. Leversedge. Fell. '.'Vlli, Tlilril Sunday in Lout. Holy Communion, .S.30 a.m. Sunday School, 2.30. Evensong, 7 o'clock. Wciliii'Mlii} Evenings In Lout. Service of Intercession at S p.m, HUMAN CATHOLIC CHUKCH. Hev. Father It. Beaton, Comox. riiKsiivrtitiA.N .ski'iiccs Hev. Jan. Hood, Pastor. Morning Service at It, Sunday School at 2.30. Evening Service at 7. Trayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 7.30. Choir practice Friday evening at 7.30. GltACE MEXHODISI CHUJtCIl Kev. 0. 11. Kinney, 11.A., F.It.G.8. Sunday Junior Congregation, 11a.m. Sunday Scliool and Bible Class, 2.30. Regular Preaching Service, 7 p.m. Young People's Society, Monday at 7.30 p.m. S. B. Club, Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Basketball Clubs, Tuesday night. Bible Class Study, Wednesday, 7.30. Choir Practice, Thursday at 7.30. W.H.O. Club, Friday, 7.30 p.m. TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy tho products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES. LIMITED Ask for the Brands that are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy. U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. Silver Top Soda Water F^!|fcf r,,re Cascade Beer Tlie Beer Without a Peer. UNION BREWING CO., LTD. NANAIMO, B.C. Six THE CUMBERLAND tSLAMfiES February 26,1921. Household Helps MAYTAG ELECTRIC WASHER, with Wringer attached; special .. $125.50 WATER-TOWER MACHINEâRegular £97 Cft ?32.00. Special <U7^I ll iOJ HAND-POWER WASHERâRegular (£99 7E $27.50. Special $L*J, I O 1 ONLY KITCHEN CABINETâ flJQK KA Regular $40.0(1. Special â J)t)<J.t)lJ 1 ONLY KITCHEN CABINETâ <£97 CK Regular $'«.00. Special *«P^l I .0*J A Full Line of Furniture and Furnishings in Stock ft. MacKinnon CUMBERLAND, B.C. m SILVER is becoming so valuable that it is fast approaching the point where it may be considered as a standard of value, and the discovery of it will cause to SPRING up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of affluance long deferred, but the source of sure and real pleasure is a drink of good, refreshing Silver Spring BEER AT ALL THE LEADING HOTELS. Silver Spring Brewing Company VICTORIA, B. C. WHEN the storm kinj>; is rampant, and the telephone wires go down, the trouble is almost instantly known at '.headquarters and steps are immediately taken to affect at least temporary repairs. Usually, the service is out of commission for only a short time, for every preparation has been made for the emergency. When you see a storm raging, when you hear the wind, remember that the telephone troubleman is checking up his kit to see that everything is ready when the news comes that the wires are down. Before the storm a over he is on the job to keep continuous the service on which the public depends. British olumbia Telephone Co. GOO'D EATS VENDOME Restuarant FOR QUALITY. Oysters, Steaks and Chops. Also Fish and Chips. BOXES FOR LADIES. Open Daj and Night. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C, DR. R. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST Phone 116 Offlce: WILLARD BLOCK CUMBERLAND, B.C. BREEZES By X-RAYS. Why is the training quarters like the Welsh national emblem? Nicol and Graham have returned their old love. According to the present league standing, Upper Island soccer fans are getting a better class of ball than are their brothers from way down. When Bobby Nicol and Dave Graham left Cumberland, someone sang "When tlie Swallows Homeward Fly." Jack Sullivan, secretary-treasurer of the Island League, and an old-time player, has dune probably more for soccer in tlie Capital City than any other individual. Jack shoots as straight ns a dart in all bis dealings, and Is very quiet about it. Bevan Juniors are hard at it, work ing out every possible chance they get. The officials are saying great things about them this season. There is talk of a Senior team at Bevan in the near future. Boyd, Bannerman, Roberts, Gough, Gibson, McKenna and several others are the skeleton to be filled inâand all from Bevan at that. lie sat very silent for a while in the poolroom, then to himself hummed an old refrain, "The Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back." Ah, he said to his friend, "Longlegs," the old songs are still the best. -.That same evening he was at the High School dance. The major portion of the football team may be seen at the post office between 5.46 p.m. and later on. Do they wait all that time for mails or Ce ? Well, we shall havo to ask the P.M. to deliver as soon as possible. With Hitchen in charge and Home and Gough as sidesmen, we are promised a minstrel troupe ere long in Cumberland. The Cumberland football team do their training on Tuesday and Thurs day evenings, 6.30 p.m. Any persons fond of music may learn something to their advantage on those evenings. Look at this once, and repeat it quickly: **WhIsky when you're sick makes you well) Whisky makes you sick when you're well.* Cumberland's star forward was a shining light at the High School dance. They met for just one moment, . They may never meet again, For she was only a Jersey cow And he was a passing train. "Come on, Willie!" That was the opening chorus last week when the first goal was scored. Someone remarked in the dressing room that "Hitchen" could speak the Liverpool language quite fluently. "Oh, Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?" is sung in many a home after a soccer game at Cumberland. "Ireland Must Bo Heaven" (Lancashire Verse) Jock, tha mils' be thirsty, Fer thy tong is 'angin' out, Aw knows tha likes thee hard-stuff, Ay can see it in thee snout; Fer yer e'en are jus' like diamonds, An' tha lips look purty queer, I'll tak' pity on thee stummaek, Here, lad, sup this glass o' beer! "She closed her eyes tightly, and silently, placidly, gazed al. hor lord and master."âBevan Chronicle. "The G. W. V. A. will entertain th widows and orphans of the men who fell, In the great struggle at tl .Mission Hall."âCourtenay Oracle. Who is Miss Cumberland? ltowan. Ask J. L. Brown, of Bevan, ought to he sent to Nanaimo to give lessons on tho art of refereeing to some of those sporty ginks who are asked to ofllciate. Chris Owens, the Mets' centre half, is at present on crutches in the Capital City through injuries received against Yarrows. It was unfortunate that Chester missed his connections from Nanaimo to Cumberland last week. With Leeming (goalkeeper), Chris Owens (centre half), Chester (fullback) and Pilling (centre forward) missing from their line-up last week, the Metropolis put up a good light. â WE take pride in the fact that we are not mere sellers of Ford Cars, Trucks and Tractors. We take pride in being part of an organization which renders service of value to the community. More than half of all the cars in Canada are Fords. If every Ford owner were suddenly deprived of his car, truck or tractor, the effect upon the business and pleasures of the people would be one of the greatesl consequence. In this community it is our duty to sec (hat the high ideals of Ford service are translated ii o practical, helpful action. When a business man asks us "Will a Ford pay?" we present him with practical results of our investigations into the problems of many business men. We believe such hard fads will prove a real service to you. And we are anxious to supply tl i i practical service. The Ford is meeting the problems of competition in ways that have opened tlie eyes of practical business men to their needs for Ford service. From the bard ami fast business point of view we want you to talk this thing over with us. Take advantage of Ford service. We sell genuine Ford parts. Let us come to you with facts and figures. ALL WORK GUARANTEED E. C. EMDE, Ford "Dealer COURTENAY, B. C. sill â mil PERFORMANCES OF PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLE British Columbia Cows Take Dominion Honors in Jersey and Holstein Strains. A Holstein cow recently eclipsed all Canadian records for yield of milk and percentage of butter-fat, according to Report No. 12 issued by the Dominion Department of Agriculture. This report gives the records of performance of all pure bred dairy cattle from April 1, 191!), to March 31, 1920, Also the standards of every breed, and a list of hulls qualified for registration. The names of the cows are given, and also those of the sire and dam, the owner, breeder, age at test, date of calving, production required, total production, percentage of fat, tlie number of days milked, and, in the majority of cases, the number of times milked per day. The last mentioned matter having lately been a subject of experiment at tlie Ontario Agricultural College, and Macdonald College, Quebec, it is interesting to note thnt many of tho Ayrshires were milked three times a day and some of the HolstefiiB four times. Of the Ayrshires the greatest yield for the year is credited to a mature cow owned hy the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, und tho best percentage of butter-fat to a cow owned In Prince Edward Island, High Itccorris for 1). C. Cows, Of the Holsteins the record yield for the year is credited to a matron owned by the Colony Farm, British Columbia, and the best percentage of butter-fat to another British Columbian. Of the Jerseys, the first In point of yield is an animal owned at Edgefield, Out., while the best percentage of fat is attributed to a three-year-old owned in British Columbia. It is possible that the same number of players will be missing in this week's line-up for the local team. Bannerman, Conti and Roberts are placed hors de combat through injuries received, whilst Home will be forced out of the game for a couple of weeks. Who backs Joncsey for an insurance agent? We do a lot of talking about the weather, but it doesn't do any good. EXTENSION OF REBATE PERIOD Commencing from February 15, the rebate period on current Electric Light accounts will be extended to the end of the month. Thus the period in which discount will be allowed in future will be from the 15th to end of each month m vta PAY YOUR ACCOUNTS PROMPTLY AND SAVE THE DISCOUNT Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Phone 75 P. O. 314 CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS COMPANY, LIMITED Whereas certain mischievously Inclined persons have tampered with the valves on the mains ot this company, thereby allowing a considerable amount of water to run to waste, we therefore wish to point out that It Is a serious offence to tamper with such valves, and should the offending parties be apprehended they will be prosecuted to the very fullest extent of the law. I February 26, id2l. *HE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER 4 Seven L Music and Photoplays "ON WITH THE DANCE" New York Life in All Its Phases Shown in This FilmâMae Murray is Dancing Girl Mae Murray, the pretty stage and screen player, is featured in the spectacular production. "On With the Dance," which is coming to the Ilo-llo on Saturday. This talented young actress has risen to stardom from the ranks of the Follies. Miss Murray was a hit in the Zlegfleld show. One well- known authority credits her with the world's most cameo-Uke profile, In addition to her rare beauty and Btoge talents, Miss Murray Is a dancer of ex traordinary grace ond ability. She wai a headline!* In vaudeville for several years, but has lately been devoting hir efforts to motion pictures exclusively "On with the Dance" presents her as a pleaBure-lovIng orphan who is thrown up against some members of New York's "fast set" as well as representatives of the worth-while class. How she overcomes her baser impulses and works out her destiny happily Is the theme of what Is declared to be a more than ordinarily interesting photoplay. A faithful reproduction of the Cafe Montmarte, one of the famous Broadway dance palaces, Is the feature of "On With the Dance," the gay cabaret was built at tlie Paramount-Artcraft studio In New York from minute photographs. Several hundred "extras," two jazz hands, famous professional eccentric and "shimmy" dancers, and the entire corps of waiters from a Broadway "lobster palace" were engaged for the occasion. Some of the most famous actors, actresses and public personages of New York were present when the scenes were "shot" and are seen as diners at the various tables. This episode is declared to he ono of the most brilliant and elaborate of Its kind ever Aimed. A Strikingly Dramatic Picture. Sonia Varinolf (Mae Murray), a pretty, pleasure-loving young Russian girl, goes to New York to Join her father, who Is librarian to Schuyler Van Vechtan, a wealthy aristocrat. Van Vechtau's secretary, Peter Derwent, Is madly in love with Lady Joane Tremelyn, who had been brought to this country by her mother to' marry the rich and dissolute Jimmie Sutherland. Peter is given charge of Sonia. Soon after her arrival, hei father ls killed lu an accident. Sonia becomes infnturated with Peter, despite his coldness towards her. Misjudging appearances, Lady Joane thinks them in love and lu despair marries Jimmie. And the lonely Peter, not caring much what happens and feeling sorry for Sonia, ls wedded to Ihe little Russian. Shortly afterward Jimmie and Sonia meet. Thoy attend dances together. Dancing is a passion with Sonia. She is intoxicated with her love for pleasure and lacking the funds to satisfy herself, accepts Jlmmie's suggestion that she dance for money as a "masked dancer" in his big cabaret. Peter discovers her affair with Jimmie and Is about to upbraid her for It when Jimmie counters with charges that Peter has been making love to Joane. Following these accusations the climax comes quickly, developing great love and sacrifice. "HIS WIFE'S FRIEND" Special Comedies Tlie following special comedies are coming to the Ilo-llo Theatre lu the near future: Harold Lloyd Comedy: "NUMBER, PLEASE!" Bringing Up Father Comedies: "JIGGS IN SOCIETY." "FATHER'S CLOSE SHAVE." JIGGS AND SOCIAL LION." A series ot boys' stories, to be called "The Adventures of Bill and Bob," with a pair of twin boys playing the leading parts, Is to be produced during the year by a leading film company. A writer in the Sydney Bulletin uses this extraordinary simile: "The night was as black as the Earl of Hell's riding boots." K THE EXCHANGE RATE IV.--What Controls It? IN No. II. of this series, we explained why the foreign dollar is a commodity and not money, and in No. III. the inconvenience of settling international debts in gold, which led to the system of Bills of Exchange described below. Sales of exported goods are usually settled for by the vendor drawing a draft on the purchaser for the sum due, which draft the vendor deposits in his bank. His banker forwards the draft (in such a transaction called a Bill of Exchange) to the nearest money market, probably, in the case of an American, to New York, Chicago or San Francisco, and in the case of a Canadian to Toronto or Montreal. To do this it is not necessary for him to insure letter or even to register it, for if the bill were lost, he could get a duplicate. For instance, if the vendor lives in the United States, he will offer the Bill of Exchange for sale, say, in New York, as Canadian funds, because the draft is payable in Canada. There may be several persons in the market who want to buy Canadian money to pay for goods bought from us. If there are many such persons and only a few drafts on Canada are being offered, the bidding is keen and the price obtainable for draft goes up. There may be several persons in the market who want to buy Canadian money to pay for goods bought from us. If there are many such persons and only a few drafts are being offered, the bidding is keen and the price obtainable for the draft goes up. If, however, there are few bidders and many drafts, the holders of the drafts may be willing to lower the price they ask in order to obtain their money at once. This brings us to the influence of the balance of trade on the rate of exchange. We will deal with this aspect of the subject next week in No. V. of the series. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Capital Paid up $15,000,000 Reserve Fund $15,000,000 This series, when completed, will be published in pamphlet form. If you desire a copy, write to our Head Office, Toronto. Dorothy Dalton Has the Leading Role in Mlystery Photoplay Showing on Monday. The latest Dorothy Dalton picture, "His Wife's Friend," wlll be the attraction at the Ilo-llo Theatre on Monday. It was produced by Thomas H. Ince from the popular novel "The White Rook," and is a story in which mystery is said to be entertainingly mingled with a love and adventure theme. The plot centres around the queer disappearance and death of Sir Robert Grimwood, who Is married unhappily to a much younger woman and spends most of his time sluing alone and working out Intricate problems In his favorite game, chess. After a game with a man whom he suspects of being lu love with Lady Marion, the youthful wife of Sir Robert ls found drowned ln a lake on the neighboring estate. The action thereafter leuds to India during the uprising of the natives and back again to England, where the mystery ot the nobelmau's death Ib startllugly cleared up. "SMILES" Jane and Katherine Create All Kinds of Fun in This Wm. Fox Comedy. Jane and Katherine Lee, those two little William Fox funmakers, are coming to the Ilo-llo Theatre ou Friday next In an uproarious comedy called "Smiles." The picture opens with a surprise, and the odd situation Is followed Immediately by showing Jane and Katherine washing a dog In a bathroom. Their father ls at the front and they are being cared for by an housekeeper. When the aunt sends for them the housekeeper feels that a burden is taken off her shoulders. But Instead of sending them in the usual way she economizes by putting parcel post stamps on them and turning them over to the postman. The housekeeper refuses to pay postage on the dog; but the wise little animal hurries to the station, where Jane secrets him In the parcel bag In which she has been placed. The fun ls rapid from that point on. The story has a touch of war in it, and Jane and Katherine do their part in helping to get spies and ln bringing their aunt and her sweetheart together. It s a fine picture, full ot fun and frolic. Conger-eels grow to enormous size in the pearl lagoons of the Pacific. The divers must keep a close watch for them. The eels lie in holes and crevices of the coral and dart their heads out to seize a passing fish, or the wrist of a diver. When the conger's jaws close on wrist or ankle, the diver needs a cool head; no amouut of struggling will pull the eel from his hole. The diver must wait quietly until the conger relaxes his jaws preparatory to taking a better grip. Then a quick wrench and the man ls free. Without any preliminaries, says the "Photo-Era," the customer announced that the camera waB "no good" and she wanted her money back. The clerk asked It she happened to have some pictures with her that might show the trouble. She produced twelve prints that showed the large, distorted face of a girl. The clerk examined them and the camera, and was frankly mystified. He finally asked her how she held the camera when she made the exposures. She demonstrated. She had held the camera in her hands, pointed upward, to take snap-shots of her own face! Heal Punishment. "Perhaps the penalty for bootlegging is not severe enough." "It Isn't," replied Uncle Bill Dottlc- top. "A bootlegger ought to be made to dring his own llcker." A man shouldn't be discouraged because he Is unable to convince his wife that she Is wrong. With all his wisdom Solomon never did anything like that. Teacher (after lesson on snow): "As we walk out on a cold winter day and look around what* do we Bee on every hand!" Pupil: "Gloves." Johnny Smith had got into his first pair of long "pants," an exchange says, and felt his new importance. He answered a ring at tne door. "Is Mr. Smith in?" inquired the stranger. "1 am Mr. Smith," Johnny announced without a smile. Remember the "Linen Shower" for the Hospital on Wednesday next ILML0 THEATRE Saturday, February 26th George Fitzmaurice production ON WITH THE DANCE Slaves of Pleasure, lost in the spell of Broadway's lights ami laughter. Driven by tlie lash of unfulfilled desireâon and onâdancing, loving, thirsting for new sensations - beyond the lawâbeyond virtueâinto tlie abyss. A vivid, lavish dream of human souls that drank of too much "life" on New York's Great White Way. starring MAE MURRAY Monday, February 28th Dorothy Dalton IN- His Wife's Friend A NEGLECTED WIFEâHer husband, cold, unloving, .spending, his hours in solitaire games of chess. AN OLD SWEETHEARTâCaught making love to the lonely woman he had lost. A CHINESE SPYâSeeking revenge on the man who had killed his son. A BLACKMAILING BARONET-Plotting to sully the name of a woman he could not win! THE HUSBAND SLAIN! Then mystery, thrills, battles of brawn and wits, and an end that will make you gasp! BEAUTIFUL DOROTHY DALTON-In one of the greatest roles of her career. Friday, March 4th William Fox presents Jane and Katherine Lee â IN â SMILES A GREAT BIG, THROBBING, WHOLESOME WILLIAM FOX COMEDY PICTURE IN WHICH AN ACCIDENT TO AN AIRPLANE RESULTS IN THE FRUSTRATING COUNTRY. Jane and Katherine are sent to their aunt by parcel post, and let loose an avalanche of fun. At the Hotel Insomnia in Re.stwell, New Jersey, the children perform shadowgraph stunts in the lobby of the hotel that have terrifying results lor a guest. The Lee children play checkers on the'hotel lobby floor with the silk hats ol' men guests, The Lee children play checkers on the hotel lobby floor with the silk hats of men guests ^ Eight THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER February 2(5,1921. New Season's Goods We have on view this week some very smart Coats in good colorings and reliable styles. First showing of Ready-to-Wear Hats, in Sailor effects, as well as some novelty Hats. New Colored Voiles in floral effects and stripes, most suitable for overblouses and dresses. Call and see these. * Ladies' New Novelty Belts, in the very narrow effects. Black and white, black and gold, red and white, and white and black. These have just arrived. New Moire Ribbons in colors of pink, rose, brown, navy, sky, copen, white, black, Pekin blue and cardinal; 5 inches wide, 60c per yard. Georgette Crepes in a number of new shades. Price $l.'jr> yard. Natural Pongee Silk, 86 inches wide, good quality; $1.25 per yard. New Cotton Crepes, in all the new coloringsâsky, rose, copen, white, green, navy, lavender and grey. For the Hospital Linen Shower HORROCKSES' TWILLED SHEETING, full width. The name of Horrockses is sufficient guarantee thai Hi,- quality i- right. Price $1.50 per yard. PLAIN SHEETING, 72 inches wide, nice even weave; 95c per yard. HEAVY SHEETING, splendid quality, 8|4, Regular $1.50 yard; reduced now to $1.15. Buy now. I HEMSTITCHED PILLOW CASES, full size. $1.50 per pair. WHITE BEfiSPREADS. WHITE BATH TOWELS, in various sizes and qualities. DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS FOR SALE FOR SALEâSIX-ROOMED IIOUSK. in firBt-class condition; splendid lawn, foundation; inferior and exterior in Al condition. For further particulars apply to Wm. McLellan, P.O. Box S3, Cumberland. tf FOR SALEâA CHEVROLET CAR, model 1920, in first-class condition; cheap for cash. Apply I'. O. Box Sill. 2-S SINGER SEWING MACHINE IN HOOD condition, Price $45. For address apply Tlie Islander. . WANTED WANTED âGOOD GRADE JERSEY cows, fresh or to freshen shortly; must be heavy milkers. Will pay cash Cor right sort. Apply Wardell, R. M. D. 1, Cumberland. -1-11 FOUND FOUNDâBROWN AND WHITE ENG- lish Setter at West Cumberland. Owner can havo same by paying expenses and cost of this advertisement. Apply Islander. 2-S RETURNED VETERAN, VISITING HERE SHORTLY, SAYS HE HAS RARE GIFT Mas Created a Great Deal of Interest in Nanaimo During Pasl Three Weeks, Sergeant Rosen, Into of the 250th Battalion, Winnipeg, hns been creating somewhat of a stir In Xaiiaimo during Hie past three weeks by his professional work of palmist and phrenologist. He is due to visit Cumberland In the very near future. Sergt. Rosenn, who claims to have a gift, has made good his claim lo a large number of residents of .Nanaimo, says the Free Press, he being in attendance at several recent social events at which he gave readings that were so eminently satisfactory as to earn for him many letters of recommendation hearing the signatures of many residents wlto are well known in that city. Sergt. Rosenn Intends carrying on his profession of palmist and phrenologist on this part of the Island and will alternate between Cumberland and the Hub City. Itcnicnibor tlio "Limn Sliower* for ihe Hospital on Wednesday next. R3E gasss Special Outfit ON EXCEPTIONALLY LOW TERMS We -rill place this lieaiillfnl |ihonogrn**li In your homo for three days I'KEE, without obllgu. Hon on .vour purl. Should yon decide to keep (lie Instrument no enn arrange conrcnionl terms to suit your pocket. $5 Cashâ$5 per Month TEN SELECTIONS of your own choosing Included wilh tills outfit $173 IN PRIZES FOR THE FIREMEN'S BALL Many Valuable Prizes Have Been Provided for the Big Event On 17th of March. Tho Firemen's Hull to be held In the lln-llo Theatre on St. Patrick's Day promises (o he a monster affair, The committee In charge is working hard to ensure its success. Prizes to the value of $173 have been provided, the best dressed lady and best dressed gent topping the list with cash prizes of $20 each. Nineteen events are ou the programme. SHIPPING AT CANADIAN COLLIERIES' COALING WHARF, UNION BAY Feb. 17âDola and Scow, Victoria; Beatrice, Coaster, coastwise. Feb. ISâEarl, Dauntless, constwise; Joyful, Courtenay; Plunger and scow, Vancouver. Feb. 20âWalruna, Australia. Feb. 21âJ. C. Potter, Ocean Falls; Ac-live, coastwise. Feb. 22âOregon and Scow, Seattle. Feb. 23âEemdljk, San Francisco; Spray and Scow, Victoria; Dola, Vancouver; Jessie .Mac, coastwise. CUMBERLAND MOTOR WORKS HAS INSTALLED BATTERY EQUIPMENT â¢ FLETCHER MUSIC ,, CUMBERLAND AND COURTENAY = In order to improve tbe efficiency of Muir garage and -machine-shop, the Cumberland Motor Works has just installed a Tungar Rectifier, one of the latest and best battery-charging ma- chinos on the market. This machine ia capable of charging ten batteries at one lime, and is n splendid acquisition to this up-to-date and go-ahead garage. It will do away with the necessity of batteries having to be sent to other towns to be re-charged, saving both ime and money. This Iirm lias been appointed direct representatives of the famous, Willard Storage Hutteries. Doubling "Gas" Capacity. As soon as the weather permits of work to be proceeded with the firm *. ill instal another gasoline storage tank, which together with the present nuipraenl will have a capacity of one thousand gallons. By this means the Cumberland .Motor Works hopes to do away, as far as thoy are able, with the frequent shortage of "gas" such a occurred last summer. Personal Mention Mr. James A. Ovas of Winnipeg will arrive in Cumberland early next week on a short visit to his daughter, Mrs. Halph Frost. IWr. Ovas is returning from Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. John Sutherland returned from Vancouver on Tuesday. Mr, Thomas Graham, General Superintendent of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., loft for Ladysmith Wednesday morning. Mr. J. Walton went to Victoria on Tuesday, returning Thursday, Mr. Pect, author of "Private Feet," and many other war books, was in the city on Thursday. Mr. J. 1-1. Stevens of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., returned to Victoria Tuesday morning. Mrs. J. Newton, who has been visiting Mrs. Thomas Graham, returned to her home in Nanaimo mi Monday. Mr. W. A. Owens returned from Nanaimo on Wednesday. Mr. Marks, of the Canadian Explosives, Vancouver, arrived in town ou Thursday, Mrs. C. Low, of Nanaimo, arrived In town Thursday on a few days' visit to friends. Mr. H. L. Rideout left for Vancouver on Monday. CONCERT AND DANCE AT PUNTLEDGE WAS VRY ENJOYABLE The concert and dance held at Puntledge ou Wednesday last was a pronounced success. A large number of people from the surrounding district attended. Progressive whist was enjoyed hy those not dancing. The progrnmme, which was well applauded, was as follows: Piano solo, "Edelweis," Miss Marshall. Song, "I Hear You Calling Me," Mrs. Watson. Song, "Your Eyes Have Told Me so," Mr. Wilson. Piano solo, Miss McPherson. Sketch, "When Mother Came to College," the Marshall trio. Song, "Whispering," Mr. Gamlen. Duet, "Till We Meet Again," Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Wilson. Song, "Love's Ship," Miss Cornwell. Song, "My Love Is All for You," Mr. Wilson. Duet, Mrs. Hamilton and Angus Hamilton. Piano solo. "Yellow Jonquil," Gertrude Pettys. Duet, Douglas and Mrs. Hamilton, Sketch, "Way Down South," Puntledge Dramatic Society. ' Mrs. Hamilton, Miss Marshall and Miss McPherson were tho accompanists and Mr. Cornwell was master of ceremonies. Mr. T. Mitchell of Vancouver is Spending his holidays with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. It. .Mitchell of Puntledge. Ileincnibcr tho "Linen Shower" for the Hospital oil Wednesday next. BIRTH UUnDRIDGEâFeb. 20, to Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Burbrldge, of Cumberland, a daughter. WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE The Women's Auxiliary of the G. W. V. A. will hold a Whist Drive and Dance In the Memorial Hall on Friday .March 4th. Whist starts promptly at S o'clock. Some novel dances will be introduced at the dance which follows Immediately after the whist. Admission, gents 75 cents, ladies 25 cents. Refreshments served. TENDERS Tenders are Invited for insuring the City Fire Truck for $3,000. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. MOHDY, City Clerk. Who Is the man who won tbe Leather Medal In Open Competition? Who Is the "young blood" who is tired of life? All over a girl. Lots of pebbles on the beach yet, sou . If they're going to start up housekeeping over the store? Who is taking up the study of Hindustani? Why he tried to dry shave? I'se a towel, young man, und rub 'em oil*. If Cumberland's star forward cal pick up 6-point as fast as he can dribble a ball? If the Bachelorettes enjoy their evening walks? If milking cocounuts is a paying proposition? Why all tho exhilaration on Thurs day night? RAMSAY'S PRINCESS CHOCOLATES ALWAYS IN STOCK FANCY BOXES OF HIGH- GRADE CHOCOLATES WM. HENDERSON* CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM PARLORS Goose & Millard OCEAN PRODUCTS Introductory Package EACH PACKET CONTAINS One i/o-lb. tin KIPPERED SALMON One 1-lb. tin KIPPERED HERRINGS One 1-lb. tin PINK SALMON One 1-lb. tin HERRINGS IN TOMATO SAUCE One 1-lb. tin FRESH HERRINGS One 1-lb. tin PILCHARDS RECIPE BOOK INCLUDED Price, $1.00 per package NAVEL ORANGES SWEET AND JUICY 3 :sen $i.oo 5?oTN.$1.00 SUNKIST LEMONS $1.00 DOZEN 3 DOZE FOR SUNKIST GRAPE-FRUIT- I.arge size, per dozen 90c LILLOOET POTATOES, per 100-lb. sack $2.00 TURNIPS AND CARROTS, per 25-lb. sack 85c Simon Leiser &Co. Phone 38. Limited PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT PICTURES COMING TO THE ILO-ILO THEATRE IN THE NEAR FUTURE February 28âDorothy Dalton n "His Wife's Friend" March 7âWallace Reid and Lila Lee in "Hawthorne the Canadian" March 14âWilliam S. Hart in .«: "Sand" March 28âDorothy Dalton in "The Market of Souls" March 21âCharles Ray in "Red Hot Dollars" SPECIAL For Cumberland Citizens Everybody in Nanaimo is speaking about The man with the 10,000 Eyes who can see things that no one else can see. He can tell you the past, present and future HE HAS CERTAINLY GOT A GIFT. Many people who did not believe in Palmistry, after seeing him changed their belief. THIS MAN WILL BE IN CUMBERLAND SOON WATCH FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS CANADIAN COLLIERIES (DUNSMUIR) LIMITED St. John's First Aid and Mine Rescue Association The above Association will meet at 10.30 a.m. on SUNDAY, MARCH 6, IN THE FIRST AID HALL -f The paper to be read at this meeting will be on "MINE GASES," by Mr. Peter Myers.
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