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k M 3 / n t I^gittativf Library THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER With which Is consolidated the Cumberland News, TWENTY-NINTH YEARâNo. 3. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. ONE FACE MISSING FROM CITY COUNCIL BOARD ALL OLD MEMBERS WHO PRESENTED THEMSELVES FOR RE-ELECTION BUT ONE ENDORSED BY THE ELECTORATEâLITTLE INTEREST TAKEN IN CONTEST OWING TO THERE BEING NO FIGHT FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF MAGISTRATEâTWO NEW ALDERMEN. MayorâMr. D. R. McDonald (re-elected by acclamation). Aldermenâ Mr. Charles J. Parnham (re-elected)* Mr. Thomas C. Bannerman (re-elected). Mr. Frederick D. Pickard (re-elected). Mr. John Thomson (re-elected). Mr. John J. Wier (elected). Mr. John C. Brown (elected). ' Board of School Trustees)â Mr. Wesley W. Willard (uncompleted term). Mr. Neil McFayden (re-elected). Mrs. Thomas E. Banks (re-elected). License Commissionersâ His Worship Mayor D. R. McDonald (re-elected). Aid. Charles J. Parnham (uncompleted term). Mr. Alexander Maxwell (elected by acclamation). Above are those who have been entrusted by the citizens to look after the affairs of the city for the year 1920. They are practically the same as those who had charge last year. The civic elections held on Thursday did not occasion very much excitement in town. This may be accounted for by the fact that the mayor had been re-elected by acclamation and all the members of the old council, with the exception of Aid- Halliday, were again in the field, and as the 1919 council had -made such a splendid record there was no great desire among the citizens to make a change. The dropping out of Aid. Halliday brought out two new aspirants, and it is worthy of note that they were well up in the running when the ballots had all been counted. They were Mr. John J. Wier and Mr. John C. Brown, and each polled the same number of votes, so that neither can claim favoritism among the voters. Only one candidate could be unsuccessful, and that one happened to be ex-Aid. Thomas E. Banks, who was thirteen votes behind the next lowest man. There was not a very large vote polled, only about 125 turning out to use their franchise. It was noticeable, however, that a great deal of plumping was indulged in, and this accounts in a measure for the peculiarity of the vote. The vote for aldermen was as follows: Mr. C. J. Parnham, 94; Mr. Frederick D. Pickard, 89; Mr. John J. Wier, 87; Mr. John C. Brown, 87; Mr. Thomas C. Bannerman, 84; Mr. John Thomson, 82; Mr. Thomas E. Banks, 69. Speaking after the election results were announced, all the re-elected aldermen expressed their gratification at the renewed expression of confidence by the citizens, and the newly-elected ones were naturally satisfied that they had made such a good showing. All expressed their determination the have the council of 1920 surpass if possible the record of that of 1919. DEATH OF POPULAR NANAIMO RESIDENT Mrs. Brighton Succumbs to Shock as- Result of a Surgical Operation Lost Friday Afternoon. Word waa received In the city at a late hour on Friday night ot last week and after The Islander had gone to press, of the death of Mrs.' Brighton at Nanaimo, where she had that don undergone a surgical operation. Death was due to shock as a result of the operation. Mrs. Williain Merrifield of this city, a sister of the deceased, was at her bedside whon death came. Mrs. Merrifield returned home on Saturday but was taken 111 and was unable to re.jrn to Nanaimo for the funeral on Monday. Mr. Camllle DeCoeur, brother of the deceased, and Mr. William Merrifield attended the last sad rites. Besides those mentioned above Mrs. Brighton left to mourn her loss, two sisters, Mrs Gibson nnd Miss DeCoeur of Vancouver, and a brother, Mr. Thos. DeCoeur of Seattle. A large number of sorrowing friends accompanied the remains to their last resting place. BAND THANKS FRIENDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT Editor Islander,âThe Cumberland Band, through the medium of your paper, wishes to thank all those who rendered their services free at the concert and dance held for the benefit of Mrs. Ben Williams and family, widow and children of our late brother bandsman. E. JACKSON, Secretury. Lantern Service. On Thursday, January 22, there wlll be a lantern service In the Church of England Hall in connection with tho Anglican Forward Movement, illustrating some of the work the church is trying to do on this coast, In Japan and tn China. Over fifty slides will be shown and there will be no admission fee. Noted Preacher Coming. The Deam of Columbia, Rev. Dr. C. C. Quainton, will visit Cumberland ou February 1 and preach at the evening service at Holy Trinity Church. .. Vnlon Hity Shipping. The following vessels coaled at Union Bay during the week: Prince Albert, Prince Rupert. Plunger scows, Vancouver. Faultless, coastwise. Beatrice, coastwise. Dauntless, coastwise, Oregon scows, Seatatle. Newlngton, coastwise Superior scows, Vancouver. Tartar, coastwise. Peerless, coastwise. Active, coflBtwise. Prospective, Seattle. Tyndareus, Vancouver. Cheerful, coastwise. Vancouver, Alaska. Redondo, Seattle. Oregon scows, Seattle. Clayburn scows, Vancouver. Hope, coastwise. Gray, coastwise. Moresby, coastwise. .. AT TIIE CITY I'llHK III'S. Holy Trinity Anglicanâ11 a.m., Sandwick; 3:30 p.m., Royston school; 7 p.m., Cumberland. Grace Methodist-The usual services will be held tomorrow. St. George's PresbyterianâServices will be held at the usual hours tomorrow. To the Citizens of Cumberland Ladies and Gentlemen,â At the termination of.a year in offlce. I wish to express to you my appreciation of the united and unfailing support accorded me during the past twelve months. While the duties devolving upon me as chief magistrate have sometimes been onerous, I can assure you it has been a genuine pleasure to me to serve the people of Cumberland. Having been re-elected for the coming year, I wish to thank you for your continued support, and to say that the same care and attention as in the past will be bestowed upon the duties pertaining to my office, d. r. Mcdonald, Mayor. Cumberland, January 12, 1920. Barbarous Huns Must Answer â¢ for their Outrages on Humanity .Special Despatch to Thc Islander. London, Jan. 17.âThe Big Three have drafted a letter to be dispatched to Holland formally demanding the extradition of the former Kaiser. This decision was announced following a protracted discussion by Premiers Lloyd George, Clemceau of France, and Nitti of Italy. The question of surrender of all criminals is engaging the attention of the Supreme Council at the present time. Lord Birkenhead has met and discussed with M. Ignace and other Allied delegates in Paris, and lists have been gone throngh again. British lists naturally include individuals who distinguished themselves in connection with submarine warfare and surrender will be asked of those who ordered their crews to fire upon sailors whose ships had been torpedoed, while they were struggling for their lives in the water- The case of Capt. Fryatt will also yield its prisoners and it seems more than likely that Admiral von Tirpitz, who is personally responsible for the barbarous nature of the submarine'warfare, will also figure on the list. Trials will be held in Great Britain. France and Belgium and Italy, and there can be but little doubt that in many cases the death penalty will be exacted. League of Nations was Launched Without American Representatives Special Despatch to The Islander. Paris, Jan. 17.âThe League of Nations, without America's membership or representatives, took its place as a world institution today. It came into being in a solemn inaugural meeting of the league's supreme council in the historic cloakroom of the French foreign offlce. It was the same spot where the league idea was born eleven months ago. Leon Bourgeois, president of the French Senate, was elected permanent president. Neither Ambassador Wallace nor any subordinate American officials were present. Every speaker regretfully referred to that fact. The Irish question injected itself into the league's deliberations when a protest was filed almost before the league came into offlcial existence. It came from envoys of the elected government of the Irish republic and was signed by Oaklaight Duffy. It declared the league to be an engine of the empire designed to secure English hegemony throughout both hemispheres. The league was described as illusory and incomplete, lacking in authority and sanction, and the document added that the United States stood out in indignation and repudiation of it. No mention of the protest was made during the session but copies of it were handed to newspapermen afterwards. Premier Lloyd George and Viscount Grey attended. The next meeting will be held in London. Aviation Station Will Establish Near Comox Vancouver, Jan. 16.âRecognizing that aerial transportation will be of great service In the patrolling of the forest for (Ires, In the protection of fisheries and the carriage of mall, the Canadian Air Board is prepared to establish aerial stations at Vancouver, NelBon and a point In the vicinity of Comox, probably this summer. This announcement was made by Major Donald Maclaren, D.S.O., M.C., nt '.he Canadian Club's luncheon today. Maclean was dealing with the subject of commercial aviation and expressed the opinion that no province In Canada was better fitted for successfully carrying out this work than British Columbia. This was particularly truo of sea plane aviation. The government has practically arrived at the decision to establish a force on the militia lines of ut least 10,000 to be called the Canadian Air Forces, aud In every province proper training schools would be established. Extend Pacific Ureal Kastem. Victoria, June 16.âWhile expressing the hope I hut the Dominion Government would yet take over and operate the Pacific Great Eastern by Unking It up with the national system, Premier Oliver assured a representative delegation from the Vancouver Board of Trade on Thursday that, falling this the provincial government would complete the road as far east as the boundary line of British Columbia northeast from Prince George. He believed the line would reach Prince Oeorge within twelve months Winnipeg Papers Suspend. Winnipeg, Jan. 16âWith no roliof in sight in the shipments of newsprint from the paper mills at Kent Frances, the three Winnipeg dalllei are compelled to cease publication, ST. GEORGE'S MORTGAGE CONSIGNED TO FLAMES PRESBYTERIANS AT THEIR CONGREGATIONAL MEETING WIPE OUT THE LAST VESTIGE OF ENCUMBRANCE ON THEIR CHURCH PROPERTYâMUCH ENTHUSIASM SHOWN WHEN DEBT DISAPPEARSâREPORTS SHOW CHURCH TO BE IN FLOURISHING CONDITION. ST. GEORGE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in this city is now free of debt. The last vestige of encumbrance disappeared when, with due ceremony and solemnity befitting the occasion, the mortgage which had been hanging over the church was consigned to the (lames, and a sigh of relief arose from the large congregation present as the smoke ascended, leaving behind nothing but charred embers of what at one time had been somewhat of a nightmare to the Presbyterians of Cumberland. Thursday evening at G:!S0 in the Presbyterian Church schoolroom, the annual congregational meeting was held. A new departure in the form of a get-together supper proved a happy event. About one hundred and fifty sat d own to tables groaning under the load of good things provided by the Ladies' Aid of the church. The ladies certainly did themselves proud, and. the comments on the supper from strangers and members alike showed how much it was appreciated. After the good things had pretty well disappeared a light musical programme was heartily enjoyed. Mr. J. Baird and Mr. A. Pearson were heard to advantage in a duet, "A Perfect Day." Miss Draper rendered "Dear Old Pal of Mine" in fine voice. Mr. Pearson then sang the old favorite "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep." Aid. Charles Parnham accompanied the singers in his usual able manner. Mayor D. R. McDonald was then appointed chairman and Mr. A. McKinnon secretary, and thc meeting got down to the business in hand. The minutes of the last yearly meeting were then read and approved. The Sunday school report was read by the secretary and showed that the school was in a thriving condition, the average attendance of teachers and scholars being excellent. The Women's Missionary Society report was read by Mrs. Hood; the treasurer's report by Dr. G. McNaughton, in a rather humorous vein, and Mrs. Halcrow, one of the pioneers of St. George's, being a member ever since the church started, gave a reading on the benefit of the Ladies' Aid to the church. The reading was well received and it certainly applied to thc sleeping sickness that Dr. McNaughton said affected the board of management. BURNING OF THE MORTGAGE. The big event of the evening was the burning of the mortgage. This was done with all ceremony due the occasion. Mr. A. McKinnon gave the history of the various mortgages that had been on the church and the reasons therefor. Mrs. Halcrow and Mrs. Hood, president of the Ladies' Aid, and Mr. Alex. Armstrong were the members picked for the ceremony; Mr. Armstrong because he was one of the trustees along with Mayor McDonald and Mr. A. McKinnon who had shouldered the responsibility of the mortgage, as the mortgage company had demanded personal security as well as the property; Mrs. Halcrow, as an honored member of long standing, and Mrs. Hood, representing the Ladies' Aid, which had worked hard to reduce the debt. They lit the paper wilh matches and the gathering sang the Doxology as the church debt went up in smoke. The church is now in good standing and absolutely clear of encumbrance. Mr. Hood then addressed the meeting on the moral influence of the church. It was an easy matter for any of the branches of the church to hand in a financial report if they had the finances, but it was an absolute impossibility to tell the total amount of the church's influence and moral effect; that was something thai could not be tabulated in dollars and cents. In a city like Cumberland, a mining city, the community was not altogether a settled one as far as the church was concerned. Varying conditions of employment made the community a moving one, but still the communion roll of the church pretty nearly slood the same, lie thought that if the church and its influence were swept away, as some men by their actions would like it to be, that the chief of police would hot have been able to make such a clean report of Ihe city, Death had laid its hand heavily on thc church workers and his mere words of praise could not show the appreciation that he and the congregation felt for the workers whom God, in His ways, had called homo to His side. Mr. Urquhart, Mr. John Stewart Bannerman ami Mrs. J. C. Brown were the workers to whom he referred, aud he felt that everyone who had known them must feel that they had not labored in vain- Session and managers' meetings had been well attended, the reports of the different secretaries hail been very favorable, and he hoped ;!...t the church would go forward in the spirit of God stronger Jian ever in the next year. A v te of thanks was passed to the trustees, Mr. Armstrong. Mr. McKihhon And Mayor McDonald for their assuming the responsibility of the mortgage and carrying it. Mayor McDonald in reply said he appreciated the vole of thanks; the mortgage had never made them stoop-shouldered, because they had the church's reliable Ladies' Aid to fall back on, nnd the trustees knew that it would be paid some day. A letter of appreciation was ordered sent to Mr. William McLennan for his voluntary services in papering the church ami the work in connection with the windows. Mr. Parnham was also accorded a vote of thanks for his services as organist. Mr. Parnham in reply said that was one place Ihe Ladies' Aid had not been able to help- and amidst good-natured I â¬ "aallt llilla-al 111! PagO Bight.) Page Two THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. January 17,1920. MAKE FOREST FIRE-PROOF â¢ Secretary of tlie Canadian For es.rv Association Gives Some Valuable Hints. Millions Lost Annually Through Carelessness of Settlers and Hunters. I fly PoV-ou nifick, Secretary Cana .'inn Forestry Association, Ottawa.) The tore-si Is tho most easily destructible of all tlie natural assets o' tho Canadian people. Minos, fisheries waterpowora and land may be 111- treated and wasted In various ways bill tho process makes at least some contribution to national wealth. Tc destroy a forest by fire contribute nothing of value to limit holder, wooi' Indu dry or the public treasury. Everyone loses; Every purse is poorer. Forest fire prevention lias not a dose analogy to the tire problem ot" tho town and city. The causes of town and forest fires, it is true, have a common root in liunutn carelessness and indifference. In thickly settled tirabei districts, the forest fire is the most prolific cause of loss or lives and real property, and whether timber or ofllce buildings are lost, the people of thc country eventually bear the burden for their replacement. Apart from Biich points of contact, the forest fin Is to bo regarded as a special genu; of anti-social fiend, requiring highly developed organization, large public expenditures, unceasing vigilance, ingenuity and resolution to match it? subtle power. Canada has at last awakened to thc ruinous onslaught upon publlc-ownoi possessions and industrial development chargeable to the annual carnival of timber conflagrations. We find the man-on-the-street raising his notes o alarm and asserting that "something should he (lone." With ibis mild consent, the provincial and Dominior governments have amended ancient In vs, have put a few teeth into penalty clauses, have tuned up administration making fire law enforcement tall) with the true spirit of forest conservation. Government management o, fordst protection throughout the Dominion is far from ideal, but the forward march in most essentials during ih i past five years has been truly remarkable. For example, Quebec has developed a form of co-oparatlve timber protection by which associations of limii holders, sharing tlie expense with tin provincial government, now cover about 75,000 square miles of the mosf select forest areas with a closely-organized, well-disciplined, and effective ranger service which has not its superior in any part of Canada. Reduction of annual losses lias inevitably followed. Classification of causes and the application of educational and other correctives have given results even beyond anticipations. In particular, the value of tlie educational method as a specific for the tire-setting, devil-may-care spirit in settler, camper, smoker or other person lias been given a convincing testi monial. Not the police officer, nor the magistrate's fine, useful as they occasionally are, have cut down the Umber fire average in Quebec of recent years. Organized and non-political fire ranging, with plenty of money spent on .such munitions as lookout towers, canoes, railway speeders, fire pumps, telephones, etc., and a recognition of tbe need for public understanding and mpport through persistent, tactful propagandaâthese are the factors which have forever ruled out the old regime of patchy protection in Quebec. The idea of prevention has superseded the older scheme of ineffective and costly cure. Check on Brush Hunting. To combat fires started by settler: in land-clearing operations, has afforded the chief difficulty in the forest protection work of Ontario, Quebec md New Brunswick. For years the fear of political consequences of interference with settlers' freedom docked all corrective legislation. The inevitable holocausts in Northern Ontario, and the widespread damage in Quebec and .New Burnswick forced the legislatures ut last to pass laws obliging the settler to do his burning during safe seasons, and under the cau- tlous direction of public fire rangers A system of "fire permits" is now in force practically throughout Canada, under which the thousands of clearing fires set out each spring and summer are controlled hy the forest service officers. This has brought a sharp reduction in timbmer losses and has enhanced du; safety of human life in newly-developed forest districts. Another source of forest fires which awakened public opinion has brought under control is the railway locomotive. The wide authority entrusted to the Board of Railway Commissiouerf of Canada, coupled with a new sense of self-interest and public responsibility on the part of the railway companies has at last relieved the railway managements of what common opinion once regarded as their serious culpability. Strangely enough, the public- owned railways (excepting the forme Canadian Northern) have themselve.- ransgressed the spirit of the Railway Board regulations most persistently The government lines as a whole an not yet comparable in their efforts at fire prevention with the Canadian Pacific. Such delinquency, however, will be remedied as soon as the entire government rail system is made amenable to the rules of the Dominion Railway Commissioners, and this Bhould not be long delayed. The worst forest fires in the Dominion during 1910 occurred in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Th-e causes were in the main unrestricted burning off of settlers' lands. The Dominion rangers, absurd as it may seem, have no authority over settlers, so that an officer responsible for the safety of a great forest reserve must fold his arms arid wait until the conflagration set hy the careless settler has reached his jurisdiction. Of course, provincial government co-operation in both Saskatchewan and Alberta could remedy this grotesque and costly anomaly, but it has been withheld thus far and the provinces are paying a frightful price. For example the forest fire loss in Saskatchewan aloije last year was over $8,000,000. o excel for him to gain this most important phase of his art in reading mentally any page of printed music The road of harmony is a hard one to travel, but it has its guide; and with sedulous practice and determination every musician may secure the ability to read at sight any page of music, a1 easily as he can read the words of tin article. * * * A full record of the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to Canada wa made upon moving picture films to the order of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The films were exhibited to the Prlne on H.M.S. Renown, while returning home. They wore also shown to tho King and Royal Family at Windsor Castle and naturally excited very lively interest, and a good deal of amusement. A complete set of the films is to be preserved carefully for historical purposes, and by royal consent are also to be distributed among movie theatres in order that all may have an opportunity of enjoying the actual photographs of the Prince's memorable visit to this Dominion. * * * With tbe passing of the master actor, H. B. Irving, lovers of the drama are congratulating themselves that he allowed himself to be persuaded to appear in a screen version of the great drama both he and his father played so often upon the stage, "The Lyons' Mail." Otherwise his wonderful art would live only in memories. It is recalled also that Ellen Terry allowed her representation of "Her Greatest Performance" to be presented to futurity In a movie film. Jack Sharkey Defeats Wallace. Jack Sharkey of New York defeated Patsy Wallace of Philadelphia in a six-round bout. Sharkey led all the way. Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Repairing n Specialty. CUMBERLAND, B.C. Music and Photoplays In addition to the technical knowledge of inn le the musician should understand as much of the mechanical part of the Instrument as it is convenient to learn. The teacher should take a pride in knowing names of the good, the medium and the poor makes of pianos and their approximate price. Above all muriclaiiB ohould reallzo tbe possibilities, also the limitations of a piano, the proper placing in a room and its correct and general care Nearly every possessor of a piano really knows UlO latter, bill bow few of them pul ibis knowledge Into practice? Those who play lu public should know exactly how to produce the best effects from their Instruments, at all times and in all limes and in all places. Usually, the lid of a piano should be closed Tor accompaniments and open tor piano solo. Vet there are cases where this should be reversed. This depends wholly on the volume of tone of the piano, the voices, the location of the piano in the room, the size aud acoustic qualities of the latter, the distance of piano from the audience, the technic and the tone production of the performer, etc. All of these things should be carefully observed and considered by a pianist before playing. Oft-times failure seems to meet the pianist from lack of forethought ln arrangement for playing, not from any lack of skill on the part of the performer. * # * If the girl you loved and trusted vanlBhed on the eve of the wedding, leaving only a note warning against any attempt to follow, and later you followed her trail to the underworld oi a great city, would you try to forget her or brave death in seeking to solve the mystery? Larry faces just such a situation in "Fighting Destiny," the Vitagraph feature which will be seen in the Hollo Theatre tonight. He does brave death many times, but finally solves the mystery and thc girl, and why she left htm and how she justified herself form the amazing theme of the picture. Harry T. .Ylorey is Larry, and he lias one of thc biggest roles in his screen career. * â¢ * Keat says: "Heard melodies are sweet, But those unheard are sweeter." and just as a book lover revels in a new literary work so should the musician he able to take up a piece of new music, aud find in it as he looks at the notes all its beauties of composition; every shade of feeling; all that its composer has put into It, enhanced may he as he turns to his piano to use its notes to help him out. If it he a new song and a singer, he will use his voice as the instrument with which the music of the piece Is expressed, while should the .piece be concerted, how much more will his pleasure be if he can call in other vocalists gifted in the same way to help In the interpretation of the composition. The musician should mentally hear his music, yet how few there be capable of so doing, for it is something of a feat. Yet by will to study, It can bo attained. It is certainly of the greatest importance to every musician who seeks CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM.MKRHIFIKLI'. PiopriMor . GOOD ACCOMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave.. Cumberland, B.C. Canada Food Board License No. 104986 S. DAVIS, Shoe Repairer, Dunsmuir Avenue I wlBh to inform the public that I am now In a position to repair by machinery. Look like new, but wear longer. A trial will convince. Rubber Heel* While You Willi*. S. DAVIS, (iiiiiilierlanil, II.C. D. Campbell's Meat Market Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy. Veal, Pork and Mullon. â SPECIALS-- 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 is delicious. Each Thursday morning from now on a full line of Fresh Fish will be on hand. License No. 9-3902 FOR Fire, Life and Accident Insurance THOS. H. CAREY Cumberland, B.C. NewHome Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. License No. 5-1172 Next Week ILO-ILO THEATRE Saturday, January 17. HARRY T. MOREY IN Fighting Destiny" Monday, January 19. CHARLES RAY IN Hill His Own Home Town" "On Ice" MUTT, AND JEFF. Tuesday, January 20. C. TALMADGE "A Temperamental Wife" "Teddy Birds" CHESTER OUTING. "In the Dark" CHRISTY COMEDY. Wednesday, January 21. WARD WATERS CO. One Show Only, Commencing 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22 and 23. ANITA STEWART IN "Mary Regan 'Reilly's Wash Day" SENNETT COMEDY. M January 17, 1920. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. Page Three. mayor Mcdonald's programme for HIS WORSHIP ANNOUNCES HIS INTENTION TO PROSECUTE A VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE CITY DURING THE COMING YEARâATTEMPT MADE TO SOLVE THE HIGH COST OF LIGHTING PROBLEMâMORE IMPROVEMENTS TO AVENUE. HAVING been returned without opposition, which means that he has the confidence of the entire electorate, Mayor D. R. . McDonald was this week asked by The Islander for an expression of his views on the various matters that are of the utmost importance to the community, and also a statement of his policy on public matters during the coming year. To this request His Worship readily responded, and during a conversation lasting for some time he outlined thoroughly his ideas as to what were the most important matters to be taken up in the immediate future. It must be borne in mind that when Mayor McDonald discussed these matters he was not making pre-election promises, but spoke as one in authority who realized that he had before him the opportunity, as head of the civic administration, of carrying into effect those things which he advocatedâproviding, of course, he can secure sufficient backing in the City Council and from the citizens at large. As to the support of tbe former, there can be very little doubt, as it was mr.de quite evident at the final meeting of the 1919 council that he has the full confidence of the aldermen, so thdt he can rely upon every assistance in the legislative body It would, of course, be necessary to convince a sufficient number o" the ratepayers that the policy advocated was one to be desired before it could be carried out. This, however, should not be a difficult matter; as the people of Cumberland have, during the past ten years, shown in no uncertain manner that they repose the utmost confidence in the judgment of the present chief magistrate In speaking of his programme, Mayor McDonald stated thai he intended to prosecute his campaign for the betterment of the community to the limit and that he would leave no stone unturned to place Cumberland in the position in which he would like to see it by the end of this year. He had not gone into the matter lightly, but had given it mature consideration, and this was one of his main reasons for consenting to stand for re-election. WHAT HIS WORSHIP PROPOSES DOING. "In the first place," said His Worship, "I may state that I consider an up-to-date sewer system and a public-owned waterworks the two most important matters at present confronting the city. I fully realize that both of these would be large undertakings, but they are not entirely beyond the powers and resources of the city. Nor do I think they could both be accomplished in the same year, and I am not saying that I expect either of them will be realized this year. However, a start could and should be made, and you may expect to hear from me on both these subjects "later on. "The next most important matter, to my mind, is the acquiring of the electric lighting system. I am convinced that Cumberland should run its own lighting system, and I see no reason why an arrangement could not be made whereby the city could acquire the plant of the present lighting company. True, it would require some financing; but I believe the people of Cumberland are thoroughly capable of carrying it through. Compared with the rates charged in other cities of the Canadian West, that which the people of this city are called upon to pay is very highâmuch too high. The electric lightiing question will be taken up in earnest this year. It may not, perhaps, be possible to come to an arrangement with the present company, but there should be no very great difficulty in embarking in the business ourselves. "Then there is the question of bringing into the city limits those outlying portions which contain a large population which should naturally be included in the city. From my experience in the past I am convinced that this will not be a very difficult matter, as the heads of the Canadian Collieries, which controls the property in question, look with favor on the project- They realize that the city has been laboring under a heavy handicap in the way of securing revenue and they feel that all the property which benefits because of its contiguity to the city should bear its share of the burden of the upkeep of the community. I firmly believe that before the end of the present year we will have succeeded in bringing in all the putlying districts. "We must also, during the present year, complete the surface drain on Dunsmuir avenue. Last year's council had hoped to be able to accomplish this, but we were unable to get in some of the delinquent taxes and were forced to be content with constructing only a portion of it. This year, however, we intend to complete the work. "The grading and gravelling of the avenue for its full length must also be undertaken. For a city of the'size and importance of Cumberland I cannot say that the present condition of our main thoroughfare reflects any great credit upon us. And in this connection another cement corner will no doubt be constructed this year, and if the finances will permit, perhaps two. The corner at the intersection of Dunsmuir avenue and Fourth street is badly in need of improvement, and this will be paved in a manner similar to that at the corner of Third street. "These are about all the matters which I think we can safely tackle this year, with the exception of a new school, and as that matter comes under the jurisdiction of the Board of School Trustees, we will have to hear from them before deciding on a definite programme. It is certain, however, that additional school accommodation will have to be .provided for the rapidly increasing number of school children. The rising generation must be educated properly, and we are in duty bound to provide sufficient accommodation to carry on this most important work. "There is anothen matter to which I intend to devote considerable time, and that is the matter of insurance rates. As I have expressed my opinion on this matter several times before, the people ef Cumberland are fairly conversant with my views. It will take a lot of argument to convince me that the present rates charged in this city are justifiable", and I do not intend to let the matter rest until I have got to the very bottom of it. If we discover that the fault lies with the City Council and the citizens, then measures will have to be adopted to have the objectionable features removed. We have, or should have, a splendid system of fire protection, and I see no good reason why our rates of insurance, should be so high, especially when compared with those in vogue in other towns which do not enjoy the same degree of immunity from fire risk." His Worship also expressed the hope that the Cumberland General Hospital would be accorded more liberal support by Ihe citizens than it received last year, and he intimated that he would keep this deserving institution in mind during his term of offlce. APPOINTMENTS MADE BY PROVINCIAL (iOVEKXMENT NOTICE. I take this opportunity to thank all my friends and customers for past favors and patronage, and of asking your kind continuance of same for my successor, Mr, Ralph E. Frost. A. H. PEACEY. Notice of the following appointments' appeared in the last Issue of the British Columbia Gazette: Albert Ray Mallory of Masset to be a coroner for thc province. To be justices of the peace- Alfred George Cox of C'lo-oose. Hugh Murray Cameron, Vancouver. George Haddon. Vancouver. W. N. Watson of Chemainus, M.D., to be medical healtlt ofheer for the "town ot Chemainus and dustrlct. Gordon Lindsay, Victoria, barrister and solicitor, to be a commissioner for taking affidavits within tlie province. FOR SALEâFIVE ACHES UF LAND, situated off Courtenay road, about one and one-half miles from town. For further particulars apply Box 83. LOSTâON SUNDAY NIGHT LAST ON road to Union Bay or Nanaimo. overcoat. Finder please leave at the Cumberland Bather Shop. THE MATTRESS on which you sleep should be soft and comfortable, yet have that quality of resilience and elasticity which helps to keep it in shape. MATTRESSES we offer are most carefully made of the best materials and sure to give you years of satisfactory service. Ask more about them. T. E. BATE P.O. Box 279. CUMBERLAND. Phone 31. A. STANFORD Practical Automobile Mechanic Cumberland, B.C. Phone O (Night or day) " Oils Grease und t'usulinc. Cars Kept in Order by Contract. Any Make of Car secured oil liie shortest notice. OFFICIAL REPAIRER TO ISLAND AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION SPECIALITY:âA Heal Self-Starter for Ford Cars, fully GuaranteedâThe Only ThingâCall and See it. Don't let your new car fall tn pieces- u little practical attention periodically will keep it to Us standard. DUNLOI' TIRES, CARS KEPT IN nltllKR IIV CONTRACT. Keep Warm Prices are still advancing, but while our stock lasts we sell at present prices. 12J4 Flannelette Blankets tf» A QP wiB,ankeb $16.00 to $18.00 Grey Blankets, a pair, (CIO ((\nComforters, each, d» A f( ding f^f\nirom ejrJr.UU tu eD^O.VW Why go Cold? A Fairy Oak or a New Retort Hot Blast Heater will warm you up. Don't forget we can furnish your home complete. i A. McKinnon THE FURNITURE STORE Cumberland, B.C. FORD GARAGE emde & wain DISTRIBUTORS FOR FORI) AND McLAUGIILIN CARS and Parts, FORDSON TRACTORS and PLOW S. WE REMOVE THE CARBON from your cylinders, carburetor, etc. Wo clean out all the carbon from your engine thoroughly, so that It will run smoother and give you no trouble. Bring your car iu und have us burn out the carbon and there take the knock* out of your motor, aud Incidentally get more power ou hills. We boast the best equipped garage machine shop iu British Columbia. Wo invite inspection. «â *â¢â¢ We have the most complete stock of accessoriesâ Tires in Nobby, Goodyear, Dimlop ami Maltese, in all sizes. We have in stock parts for all magnetos nnd distributers. We have tlie Tunger RigHtfler, l lie very latest in storage battery; charging otillit.s in charge of a practical electrician who also looks after our starting and lighting troubles. Absolutely no tinkering and guesswork, as we havo the great Ainbii electrical instrument which is mechanically correct. We have a small arbor press for removing small bushings, etc.; also a 20-ton screw press which will remove any gear without the aid of a crowbar or sledge hammer. We have the reamers lo lit all pins and bustlings. A bushing properly reamed to fit will last tweii'i.v times as long as if filed to lit only where it touches and is soon as loose as ever. Our lathe and machine-room is in charge of a first- class mechanic. With our shop equipmenl and stock of parts we can make a thorough repair which no other shop in the district can begin to do. We have now come to the size where we can specialize in work. We have a lathe man, an electrician, an oxy welder and spring maker, a Ford man; also another for large cars and trucks, witli good helpers. We aie now thoroughly organized and tan take care of any repair job as cheap anil as well as any auto shop in B.C. All work guaranteed. We are here to stay. Wo will treat you right. Mobile, Polarine, Veedol and Wolf's Head Oils from pints to barrels. Wo buy in carload lols. Vulcanizing, etc. FORD,GARAGE, EMDE & WAIN, Courtenay, B.C. i Page Four i*HE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. January 17,1920- Ulir Jlalaubpr Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B.C. W. 11. YOI'IIILL, Editor SATURDAY, JANUARY 17. 1020. THE MAYOR'S PROGRAMME In another column of this issut will be found an outline of thc various mutters to which Hi: Worship Mayor D. R. McDonald intends devoting his attention during the coming year, and the plan outlined is well worth considering carefully. In announcing his programme, Mayor McDonald does not presume to infer that he will carry it out by himself nor in its entirety. He is well aware that he must have the backing not only oi' a majority of the members of tho City Council but also of a majority nf tlie citizens. He however, believes that he will have both. Perhaps the most important pronouncement by the Mayor i* in conneotion with the city light ing system; lie advocates publii ownership, We are well aware o, tie fact that there are a goot, many'people who do not believe in this principle, but we do no! believe they are in the majority Especially is this true with respect lo utilities upon which the public have to depend. Artificial â light is one of the absolute necessities of life â something without which thc community cannot got along properlyâand this is one of the greatest arguments in favor of the lighting system being under public control. There nre utilities today undei public control which have no greater claims to public attention than has a lighting system One instance of this is the post- ofiice. There was a time when the carriage and distribution of let 1 rs was entirely in the hands of 1 rivate companies, and there was something of an uproar in cer- lain quarters when the question was first mooted of placing the postoffice under government control. Can there be found anyone today who will advocate reverting to the old system? Is there any business concern, no matter how influential or how insignificant, which would wish to have its business correspondence handled by a private concern? We think not. And the handling of mail is of no more importance than is .the proper distribution of artificial light. Good artificial light should be as accessible to all classes oftho community as i: the natural light of day. Of course, it cannot be expected that it should be obtained on the same terms, but it should be supplied at the least possible cost. It has boon demonstrated times out of number that the cost of light can only be brough! to a minimum when its production is under public control Take as an example the city of Winnipeg. When the lighting system of Hint city was under the conl I'ol of the Winnipeg Electric Street Railway Company Ihe price of electric lighting was 11 cents per killo-hour, Representations were made lo I lie company looking lo a decrease in the price, but no heed was paid tt: them.. The city then decided to embark in the lighting business itself, anil as soon as the company became convinced thai th. people were in earnest, the} dropped the cost of lighting to the neighborhood of (i or 7 cents. This did not deter the people from going ahead with their project, and today the city of Winnipeg has its own electric lighting plant'and supplies light to citizens for about 2'fc cents; and this in face of the fact that the power plant is located Some ninety miles distant. The city is able to supply light at this price and pay interest on the money invested as well as keeping up repairs. Does a.iyone suppose I hey could convince the Winni- oeggers that they should go back o the old system ? And the Win- lipeg company has dropped its irice to meet that of the city. As to the question brought 'orward by the Mayor with regard to the city acquiring the vaterworks, no argument is ne- essary. A good water supply is ven more essential than a good ewer system, and no one has; heard any person advocating he construction and operation >f the sewers by a private company- With regard to the improvements to the streets outlined by lis Worship, the citizens arc .vithout doubt in hearty accord vith him, .and he can rest as- ured of their support in his ef- orts to have the main thorough- are properly drained and jraded. The programme mapped out 'or himself by Mayor McDonald 3 a large and most important >ne, but with his energy and ibility, backed by the citizens cenerally, there is every reason o expect that he will succeed in vorkir.g out vast improvement" or the community. THEY DESERVE CREDIT. The City Council of 1919 will ;o down in history as the most iiiccesaful body of financiers the â¢ity has had up to -date. At he commencement of their term they wore confronted with' financial obligations which might well have appalled them. They, however, undertook the task of loaring the city from debt, and dthough at times they were con- ronted with almost certain fail- ire, they never weakened, and >vhen they passed out of office hey had the satisfaction that iiey had succeeded beyond the iondest expectations of their most ardent supporters. To give an idea of the change which has come over the financial standing of Cumberland during the past twelve months, it is :mly necessary to state that when the 1919 council took of- Hce tho civic credit was none too good, and the large financial in- â titutions were not at all anxious nor even willing to advance money to any considerable sum on the security of the city. Now the very reverse is the case. It has been shown that the people of Cumberland are able and willing to meet their obligations and the banks have no hesitancy in advancing whatever money the city may require for its pur- noses. Naturally a great deal of the credit for such a state of affairs s due to Mayor McDonald; it had been said that he was responsible for getting the city into debt, and he is entitled to his full share of the credit for pulling it out of the "hole." But. when praise is being bestowed for the splendid record of the late council, thought should be taken of the work performed in this connection by Aid. Charles Parnham, who during the year held the onerous position of chairman of the finance committee. Owing lo his position much of the hard work of adjusting the city's finances fell upon him, and he can have the satisfaction to know that he has succeeded admirably, and that his fellow citizens recognize the great benefit the city reaped from his ability and application. HELP WANTEDâMALE. A'ANTED-.MEN TO KILL Positions as automobile repairmen and drivers. The demand for skilled men in the automobile business never was as great as it is at tlie present time. We will train you in a short time with the latest and most up-to- date method, to qualify and earn big money in one of the most profitable and Interesting businesses of the present day. We teach automobile repairing and driving, oxy acetelyne welding, storage battery repairing and rebuilding, vulcanizing and retreading on the latest and besl equipment. Thousands of our graduates are now holding splendid positions and never regret the time spent in training themselves under our system. 11' you are interestetd ln any of the above courses, write for literature anil catalogue. Dept. 53, Hemphill Trade Schools, Hlnnehard aud Fisgard streets, Victoria, B.C. Established over fifteen years, with branches at Victoria. Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Saskatoon, Tacoiua, Wash., Portland, Ore. â¢ 50-tf FOR SALEâPEDICREED YOUNG Berkshire boar. Glenora breed; $50. W. R. C. Wright, Duncan, B.C. 1-2 NOTICE. Notice, is hereby given that I, the undersigned, will not he responsible I for any actions or debts contracted by my wife, flattie G. Munro. 49-4 John Alexander Munro. LEARNâThese ore the big paying lines of the future. Skilled men and women are always in demand In the after war re-adjustment only trained persona will be wanted. Start now to learn. Send for catalogue today. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? We train you "in electrical, mechanical, mining and steam engineering. Ship and mechanical drafting. Also courses iu Navigation, Agriculture. Stenography, automobile, languages, chemistry, telephone and other subjects. International Corres p o n d e n c e Schools, P.O. Box 1121, Nanaimo, B.C., J. II. Milsom, Manager. Own the Best If your piano bears the name and trade mark of * HEINTZMAN & CO. * you have got the very best manufactured in tho Dominion of Canada. If it doesn't hear the name and you want the best, call or write to the nearest Helntzman branch and they will take your other piano in exchange for a Ye Olde Firme of Helntzman & Co. piano, allowing yuo a fair valuation on your used Instrument. * * * * * a * LONG DISTANCE 'PHONING Can you use the Long Distance Telephone between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.? If so, you can talk for three times the day period for the same cost. Special rates obtain during the evening hours, and besides you will get more prompt service, because the lines are less congested. Remember, appointments can be madij for any particular time for Long Distance calls. We will have your party ready at any hour you wish. British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited. Specials for this Week Extra Special Value in Rugs Heavy Smyrna Reversible Rugs, size 30x72, each, fl»Q AA Heavy Smyrna Reversible Rugs, size 27x54, each, d»/£ Pft Heavy Arabian Reversible Rugs, Size 27x54, each <j*A rjpr Hit and Miss Wash- d»i r7(r able Mats, at, each tp AÂ» I D Special Value in Tapestry and Woven Carpet Squares. Special Value in Comforters and Eiderdown Quilts Cotton Batting filled and chintz covered Comforters, size 66 af72:.eMh $4.75 Cotton Batting filled and heavy chintz covered comforters, size 66x72, each, d»r r*TC Heavy Art Sateen covered, satin panelled Eiderdown Quilts, size 66x72, each d» j fT PA Feather Pillows, Down Filled Cushion Forms, Teddy Bear Eiderdown Pillows SPECIAL SALE of Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats This Week CUMBERLAND, B. C. SELLING OUT SALE AT EZZY & HADDAD'S Through high rents we are forced to vacate our premises, hence our great removal sale, lasting twenty days only. Bargains in every line of Ladies'and Children's Ready-to-Wear Clothing, Silks and Dress Goods, Gents' Furnishings, at extraordinary prices. One dollar is equal to two here in a great many cases during our big sale. Get your share of the bargains. Come early. Buy all you can. That is the way to save. Ladies' Department ,ADIES' SUITSâA remarkable value mixture and Donegal tweetf; valuo flJOO AC grey iluo <£OQ to $49.00, to (dear at one price . These are exceptionally line suits and rcnlly worth many dollars more than we ash for them; fashioned with smart tailored collars and looso ' helled effects and box pleats, aud lined with splendid quality satin. Sizes 3f> to 42. Kememlier, all to go at one priceâ$28.9.1. LADIES* DRESSESâThese exclusive dresses are below today's wholesale prices and one has only tojeel the quality of the material to realize that they ure really wonderful values In Serge anil SIIR Pop.,, To clear $8<95(o$26.95 LADIES' ALL-WOOL SWEATER COATS AND 1TLLOVERSâTo be cleared at exceptionally low prices. Secure one of these Sweaters while they last. ALL-WOOL SHAWLS-In colors black and white, honeycomb pattern; On QC great value at and $3.95 Rcgu- $2.75 from KNITTING WOOL- ball Very Special, per 25c SEWING COTTONâIn white and black. OCÂ« Very special 'offer, 5 spools for aaalll/ LAMES' FLANNELETTE NIGHTGOWNS lar price J3.50. To clear at CHILDREN'S COATSâIn blanket cloth and corded velvet, lined throughout. To clear flJO CA at one price, each wOaOU CHILDREN'S DRESSES- In all shades and sizes; values to $2.95. To be cleared at one Ol |A price, each wlaTEV LADIES' SILK CAMISOLES Value to $3.50. To clear at LADIES' STOCKINGS-In IMack and white only. Special, 3 pairs for $2.50 $1 Gents' Furnishings These are reduced far below today's wholesale prices. MEN'S IIEAVI WORK SOCKS-Good t*JÂ»1 AA MEN'S HEAVY RIBBED UNDERWEAR â With value, 4 pairs for «DJ..l/U double breast; per garment, (£1 AfT -only tP-L.t/tJ MEN'S FINE BLACK CASHMERE SOCKS - Regular Glic pair. To clear at, per A C/» u pair lOV SHOESâOdd lines of Ladies' and Children's Shoes MEN'S HEAVY SWEATER COATS. OA AC selllnlg out for less than half price. Do not Color maroon. Only w'xtvU overlook these bargains. 3» -4- -M January 17, 1920. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. 6. Page Five. WESTERN PASTIMES GIVE SPLENDID EXHIBITIONS NANAIMO ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION HOLD ONE OF THE BEST ENTERTAINMENTS EVER ENJOYED ON THE ISLANDâCONNOR OF VANCOUVER DEFEATED THE PRAIRIE PROVINCE CHAMPION IN TWO STRAIGHT FALLSâLOCAL MEN IN GOOD BOXING BOUTS. Short Jabs at Sport By OLD SPORT (Hy ALEX. ROWAN.) LAST Saturday night the Western Pastime Club of Nanaimo pulled off one of the best boxing and wrestling tournaments seen in these parts for a long time. Every turn was interesting, whether viewed by strangers or by boys who knew the performers of local standing. This tournament has done more to build up sport in the Nanaimo and Upper Island district than any one event since the days of the old Athletic Club. The main event, the big wrestling bout between Gene Connor of Vancouver and Tom Durkin, champion of Saskatchewan and Alberta, was a splendid exhibition from start to finish, and proved, â¢although Durkin was beaten, that he is a wrestler of championship calibre,- and this says much for the Vancouver boy who was able to beat him. The local bouts were'good, and the programme started off with a four-round boxing bout between Tally Edmunds and Young Farmer. Both of these boys got into the finals of the Island championship at Victoria last fall, Edmunds winning the cup.. This was the first time that Nanaimo had a chance to see these boys in action, and they well proved their worth. Edmunds bad the points, but Farmer had thc punch, which carried him to a draw. The next bout on the programme was a wrestling match between Jim Gordon and Bert Parks. Parks succumbed to the husky truck driver after seven and a half minutes of tough going.. . Barnes and the redoubtable Salty Sheppard of football fame was the next bout- Barnes evidently was in bad shape after his three years' session at the front. Salty downed him two straight falls, but with Barnes in shape a match between these two would be worth going a long way to see. A boxing bout between the Townsend Wonders, two midgets the size of your hand, was the next event. These boys, lender in years, have been trained by their father and are a credit to him. What they lack in size they certainly make up in science and speed. One is a little taller than the other, but the smaller boy never gave his brother a moment's rest and chased him all round the ring. The shower of silver that fell on the mat showed the crowd's appreciation, and the boys scrambling for it was as good as a show itself. Bill Bailey and Bob Farmer mixed for four rounds, which was a rather tame exhibition. Bailey was all over Farmer and the boy was not able to make many returns. Lambert and Dawson then gave a gymnastic display of tumbling and hand-balancing that was a treat. Rarely are performers of their ability seen off-the big circuits, and their work, from the standpoint of strength and agility, was all*that could be desired. John Morgan, the middleweight boxer from Ladysmith, was to box McDonald of Vancouver, but this was called off on account of Morgan being a candidate for thc next Olympic games, and if he had boxed in this tournament he would have lost his amateur standing. Johnny can't afford to lose a trip to the Olympic games, much as the crowd would have liked to see Johnny go. . The main event was then called. Connor entered the ring first and was given a hearty greeting aa he took his corner. Durkin was also well received. After the introductions and instructions from the referee, Mr. Sine Swanson of Cumberland, the men came to the middle of the mat- After a lot of pushing around on their feet, from a pretty fall away and trip, Connor got behind Durkin. Hold after hold was tried, varying from a headlock and bar arm to a toe hold; Durkin was in difficulties several times, but managed to clear himself by his enormous strength. It was easy to see that Durkin was not in the best of shape, and Connor had all the speed of a lightweight. After twenty and a quarter minutes' wrestling Durkin was pinned by a combination of toe hold and'arm lock. In the second fall Connor wasted no time and went after his man from the start. Hold after hold, head scissors, body scissors, and deadly toe hold, came in quick succession. Durkin was soon in difficulties, and his strength could not beat off the persistent attacks of the Vancouver boy. The second fall came in fifteen and a quarter minutes. Mr. Sine Swanson of Cumberland refereed all the wrestliing bouts; Mr. Ovington was announcer, and Mr. Frank Gardner refereed the boxing. Mr. Caplansky was time-keeper. The house was packed and everybody left feeling that they had got their money's worth. League Orders Cumberland to Play for Championship After Winning It At a meeting of the Upper Island Football League held at Nanaimo on Wednesday night tho league decided that Cumberland should play South Wellington at Nanaimo, Cumberland setting the date. This decision is exactly the reverse of the one they made when Cumberland travelled south to play the little town's team. The league ordered the game played, appointed the referee, linesmen ; Cumberland lived up to the league's ruling, scored one goal and cinched the championship and the medals. The medals have never come; league meetings have been called in the middle of the week when it was impossible for the Cumberland men lo be thre. It is so rotten it stinks and is just a polite way of handing the honors to South Wellington which were won by Cumberland. There is something the matter with the league officials or they are being run by the South Wellington team, and it appears as though they are doing their best to drive Cumberland out of Island football. Cumberland can join the summer league iii Vancouver for games and can travel to Vancouver for less money than it requires to go to Nanaimo on week-ends, and they would be sure of return games. Cumberland is allowed to set the date of thc game. We would suggest to them that they chpose next New Year's Day as a good date- South Wellington have gone and done It, and they have certainly heaved the boots Into Cumberland. The southern end of this Up-Island Football League are certainly, a bunch of pikers. They don't know the meaning of tlie word sport; all the old- timers can tell you about the trips Cumberland has made south without a return game. Things were going to he better this year. Cumberland would be treated right, and we certainly havo been. * * * I hear that they have also allowed ull players who wore signed before the self-announced champions refused to play with Cumberland to he played In this game. . . . This leaves lots of room for back signing players, and will uphold my contention that they wanted to scour the country and strengthen their team before they played Cumberland. a '* * In their magnanimity they have allowed us to name the date. There are a whole lot of good dates open: the day Carpentier and Dempsey light, when pigs fly, when Fred Dallos gets married, when Harry Farmer buys an airplane; or they might have It on the Mayor of Bevan's golden wedding day; there are tots of open dates. * > a I see there is a public meeting called for tomorrow to dlscUBs all football matters and get the reports for the past season and elect officers. This Is a tine opportunity for all real football euthusiusts to get in and do their bit in helping the team, and when I say enthusiasts I mean men who really take a personal Interest In the. game, who are not too proud to go up and line the Held or put the nets up or help in the training. Cumberland can not afford to pay men for this work, and those men who have put Cumberland ou the football map this year, at the loss of time, money and labor, will only be too willing to let all the round- town critics who expect big league football for a paltry twenty-five cents a game, which they have the option of giving, step in and do their bit in a personal way to keep the round-ball game going strong. ... I don't want anybody to take offence at the above and if it will arouse from Ihelr apathy those who have been hanging back for various reasons It will have done a lot of good. The past season has seen too much work placed on the shoulders of two or three men, because they would do It. ThiB year let's all do It. I would like to see a big crowd at the meeting tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the City Hall. * * * A basketball meeting Is called for Tuesday night In the Waverley Hotel. All interested are Invited to attend at 7:30 sharp. BARNEY CORNFIELD MAKES WILD DRIVE .Villi Hash (or Courteiuij Minle by Well- known Spurts, Including a Serine, Who Wanted to Dance. The night was dark and stormy, when up to the Vendome Cafe drove Barney Cornfield. Every cylinder In his hefly space-annihilating buzz wagon was cyllnderlng; the carburetor was carburettlng; the spark was sparking, and the tires were tiring. Four hardy adventurers stepped up to his machine. "How's chances to take a ride to Courtenay?" "Was your life insured?" "Yes, and we don't care if II is." Wild Bill the scribe, and the Nigger Kid, his Satanic majesty, and tlie Grocery Kid. Young Coe was chief advisor and meehanlc-in-general to the famous Barney. The clutch wus clutched aud the gear was geared, aud away they went through the ether. Travel! The devil said they travelled so fast that they could have beaten the minions of his domain. After Barney whirled them around nine or ten corners getting to the courthouse, Wild Bill took mal-de-mer and climbed out on the running deck, one foot ou the board riding and the other foot walking on the ground, all the way to Courtenay. Bill said the only reason Barney didn't hit a stump was because there was so many and Barney didn't like to favor any particular one. The devil said Bill should have stayed at the Chinese graveyard. After looping the ditch, flipping the flog and shooting the moon the party reached Courtenay after a most hazardous voyage. Barney lived up to his record as a speed king: distance six miles, time two hours live minutes, all made'on low gear. Bill has a sore foot; his left ran all the way to Courtenay, Today it can't keep up with the foot that rode. So Bill ls wearing one shoe backwards to keep his feet from lighting. -ft: RIDEOUT'S JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE f)UR JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE will save VJ you many dollars. Our entire stock marked at prices below cost, must be sold, to make room for new goods about to arrive. ? Millinery Ladies' Trimmed Hats, regular $12.75. Sale dJQ Q/T Ladies' Trimmed Hats, regular $10.75. Sale d»/J nr Price tpO. uO Ladies' Trimmed Hats', regular $9.75. Sale d»r QJT Ladies' Trimmed Hats, regular $8.25. Sale d»r Pf\nLadies' Trimmed Hats, regular $7.75. Sale fj*A Af? Ladies' Trimmed Hats, regular $6.75. Sale <j*A OP Ladies* Blouses Two dozen only Stylish Crepe de Chine and Georgette Crepe Blouses, regular to $10.00. Sale Price Also a large quantity of Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe and Silks in a Jarge variety of the latest styles, marked below cost. $5.95 Skirts Skirts Taffeta Silk Skirts, regular $12-75. Sale tf»Q np Silk Jersey Cloth Skirts, regular $12.50. Sale rt»A -J ff Silk Poplin Skirts, regular $11.00. Sale (JÂ»Q I7r Silk Poplin Skirts, regular $10.75. Sale rt»n F/j Panama Cloth Skirts, regular $9.75. Sale rijr? nr Price «P I â¢ / V Also Underskirts, Ladies' Drawers, Undervests, Combinations, Hosiery, Camisoles, Children's Corset Waists, Vests and Sweaters, Infants' Gaiters and Hose, and numerous smaller articles marked at Clearance Sale Prices OUR GUARANTEEâIf you cannot get more than your money's worth at this sale we will refund your money. RIDEOUT'S Page Six. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. January 17, 1920. CUMBERLAND'S FINE FINANCIAL CONDITION MAGNIFICENT POSITION OF THE CITY FINANCIALLY IS REVEALED BY THE ANNUAL AUDITâMUNICIPALITY IS NOW PRACTICALLY OUT OF DEBT AS RESULT OF YEAR'S OPERATIONSâEXCESS OF ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES NEARLY FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. The city of Cumberland's splendid financial condition is shown by the annual audit passed at thc final meeting of the council of 1919 last Monday evening. While there is a small deficit, this is explainable that certain school expenditures did not crop up until very late in the year, of which the council had no knowledge, and when it was too late to make provision for them out of last yearV receipts. The accounts as audited by Mr. A. J. Richards and passed by the City Council are as follows: RECEIPTS POR THE YEAH 1919. Trade licenses $1,470.00 General taxes 4.954.74 School taxes 7,41111.35 Sale or lots 005.00 Pollpd court fines ; 471.00 â Scavenger buckets 21.70 Scavenger arrears 108.23 Sewer rental 50.10 School hospital receipts 2,219.96 Hauling 188.75 Pound fees 13.00 Stable account 10.00 He it of park ' 14.00 Road taxes 200.00 Scales account 0.75 Night watchman 420.00 Cement walk : 2,471.88 Dog tax 40.00 School grants 10,807.30 Night school fees 83.10 Night school grant 210.00 Temporary loan 4,000.00 Cement paving account (material sold) 100.80 Sundries ! 42.07 $30,071.2'., EXPENDITURES. Sale of lots .$ %M SalariesâT. Mordy * 135.00 R. Pearce 200.00 C. J. Bunbury 1000.00 J. Baird 1311.00 A. .McKinnon 470.00 Mayor and Council 172.00 3,288.00 Court costs 1.50 Scavenger buckets 821.00 School hospital 1,806.74 Stable 550.94 Sundries 470.31 Advertising 224.37 Election expenses 97.84 OfflceâAudits $ 40.00 Stamps 51.54 Sundries 601.62 693.16 Telephone 47.00 Fire protection 574.79 Sewer repairs 67.25 Street lighting 764.50 Isolation hospital 5.85 Tools '. 13.20 Workmen's Compensation Board 27.21 Dog tax 5.30 Road tax 14.00 Street labor ! 628.50 Scales account 3.00 City buildings 723.28 Interest and discount 135.41 Watchman 420.00 Cement silewalk 4.169.S9 Street material 1,687.05 City expenditure for 1919 16,455.89 School expenditure 1 14.727.02 Temporary loan repaid 3,000.00 Outstanding cheques from 1918 paid 1,250.88 $36,434.3! ASSETS AM) LIABILITIES ACCOUNT. Assets. General Rates- Arrears (1919 rates plus Interest) $ Dollnquent (1919 arrears plus interest) 553.511 451.67 $ 1,005 School Ratesâ .â¢ rrears 479.97 Delinquent â â¢â 208.24 School District Extensionsâ Arrears Delinquent 182.15 97.20 Tolal rales outstanding Rents Receivable Sewer rentals Scavi nger arrears Scavenger buckets $ 1.970.7! Accounts Receivable Real Estate and Holdings Land acquired by corporation Illy buildings 71.21 200.54 21.00 1708.17 3600.00 292.7.' cs.nr, Equipment and Slock on Hand- Wagons, sleighs and sundries 300.00 Horses 350.00 Eire hall apparatus .". 1000.00 Eire motor truck 3000.00 Olllce furniture .-. 356.00 Piping 113,38 Feed ''. 31.00 Plow 34.11 Cash in Bank â "1.684.49 98.95 Total Assets ..'. $14,794.29 Llubllltles. Accounts payable : 559.59 Excess of Assets over Liabilities 14,234.70 EXPENDITURE WELt WITHIN ESTIMATES Board of School Trustees Managed Aifairs Well During Past Twelve Months. Auditor's Report Shows Finances to Be in Satisfactory Condition. The Cumberland Board of School Trustees have completed Ihelr labors '01' the past year, and the report of be auditor hereunder shows that they ;ept well within tbe estimates. This Is u most salisl'actotry state of affairs in view of tbe increase in the school population and Ihe many difficulties with which the board had to contend luring tho year. It is satisfactory to lote that the board this year will lie omposed of tbe same members as last pear, Mrs. Banks and Mr. McFadyen having been returned unopposed. Following is tlie auditor's report as Kissed by' tbe board: Statement of receipts and expenditures, Cumberland public and high schools for the year ending December 31, 1919. RECEIPTS. 1 Quarterly grants (government) $ S.162.90 For outside pupils, (government 2.014.4O Jlty of Cumberland School District 3,627.22 Total $14,134.52 EXPENDITURES. Teachers; salaries $10,886.50 Janitors 1,400.01* Medical officer 100.00 3ecrotary'8 salary GO.00 Office 7.15 Light and water S4.16 Fuel 288.10 Fence 100.95 Supplies S5S.36 Repairs â¢ 600.80 Laundry 22.50 School rent 20.00 Total $14,434.52 NIGHT SCHOOL. To salaries $ 293.10 Ily government grant anil fees .......' 293.10 Estimate for public and high school, 1919 $14,315.00 Estimate for fence from 1918 200.00 Total $14,515.00 GENEROUS CITIZENS THANKED BY MATRON Appreciation Expressed to Those Who Itemeiiibereil tlle Hospital lit tlle Festive Season. Miss Brown, matron of the Cumberland General Hospital, wishes to thank those citizens who so kindly remembered the institution of which she is the head during tlie past few months aud more especially around Christmas. Following are the donations received since Miss Brown took up her dimes in November 7: Mrs. Parnham, reading matter. Mr. C. Graham, reading matter. Mr. Kay, Union Bay, reading matter. Mrs. Hanna, venison. .Mr. W. McLellan, Jr., venison. Mrs. J. GViibain, preserves. Mr. Parnham, turkeys. Mr. B. Campbell, turkey. Simon Leiser Company, turkey. Mr. Wllcock, turkey. Camptel! Bros., fruit. Mumford ti Walton, sweets and trull Sink Kee Jan and Charlie .Ma June fruit, bacon, bam and jam. Mr. Quinn, potatoes. Mr. Eccleston. potatoes. .Mr. T. Pearce, sack of wheat. A Friend, oranges. Ladies of the .Maccahcc Lodge, two rugs, bedside table, II â¢ covering. chair anil window curtains. Mr. Zanninl, upholstering couch. Mrs. W. J. Fraser, crockery for nurses. Master Flndluy McKinnon, crockery for nurses. Tbe proprietor of the Cumberland pool rooms was this week lined $2' and costs for permitting gambling on bis premises. WANTEDâOlRh TO ASSIST WITH general housework. Apply .Mrs. p. P. Harrison, Cumberland. $14,794.29 FOR SALEâFOUR-ROOM COTTAGE, well nnlsl*$o*niT, shingled outside; situated an Windermere avenue; cheap for cash. Apply Wesley Willard, J.P., Cumberland. ( 1-2 FOR SALEâSHERLOCK MANNING Player Piano, stool, 2,5 rolls of music; In first-class condition! nt a bargain. $450. For further particulars enquire of Wesley Willard, agent, Cumberland. 1-2 Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$4.00 Begin Your Trip Right by selecting the shells that hunters fromcoastto coast have proved dependable under £.11 conditions. RegaJ Shotgun Shells r.re a doub'.e assurance o( success for the man who prefers balltstite powder. Wo also curry a full lino of G.murUand Sovcri'ifin Shot- dun Shells and Dominion Mernlllc Cartridges â ench backed by the big ,TP " trar1 - tn at 1; Charlie Sing Chong Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Crockeryware and General .Merchandise. CHARLIE SING CHONG, Cumberland HONG CHONG & CO.. Bevan. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland andlCourtenay, B.C. License No. S-25481) Don't be a Failure through lack of a business education. Enroll now for a through business course at The Sprott-Shaw Business College of Nanaimo and .you will be on the road to success. We offer the most complete and practical training in all the branches of a business education. Modern Methods. Up-to-Date Equipment, New Term Begins Jan. 5. Write for full information toâ Sprott = Shaw Business College (Nanaimo Business School Limited.) Free Press Block. NANAIMO, B.C. Start the New Year right by using Great West Tea in packets Red : : 65c. per lb. Green : 75c. per lb. Blue : : 90c. per lb. obtained at Mumford & Walton Grocers, Cumberland. 1 WE SELL FOR LESS The Thrifty Housewife will just now be looking to where she can get the most value for her money in preparing for the festive season. If she studies her interests she will not overlook the opportunity of securing her supplies at such prices as we are quoting on all lines of groceries. Prices for all such goods are constantly advancing, but we are quoting the same prices as usual Our stock is complete and we are able to supply the following quoted goods in almost any quantities. a You Practise Economy When You Deal Here. Our Goods Are Fresh. Our Prices Are Right. Read This List Before Buying Elsewhere Quaker and Kellog's Corn Flakes 2 for 25c Gold Dust 3 for $t-00 Old Dutch Cleanser 2 for 25c Cream Sodas, Arrow brand, regular 25c each, 4 for 90c Sweet Biscuits, all varieties, regular 20c, 6 for $1.00 Kellog's Rice Flakes, regular 15c each, per packet 10c Malkin's Best Pancake Flour, regular 40c, now 3 for $1 B, & K. Wheat Flakes, regular 45c, now 40c Magic Baking Powder, regular 35c, now 30c Peanut Butter, Squirrel Brand, regular 40c, 3 for $1.00 Blue Point Oysters, regular 40c, now 3 for $1.00 Pickles, regular 40c per bottle, now 35c Eggo Baking Powder, regular 35c, now 3 for $1.00 Vinola Lotus Toilet Soap, regular 35c, now 25c Any Spice, regular 15c, now 2 for 25c Tomato Catsup, 1 gallon $1.00 Master Mechanic's Soap, regular 15c, now 5 for 50c Cocoanut, fine loose, per lb 35c Pink Salmon, regular 40c, now : 3 for $1.00 Red Salmon, regular 50c, now 40c Anchor Brand Coffee, 10-lb tin, regular $5, now... $4.00 Sunkist Orange Marmalade, regular 25c, now 2 for 45c Yellow Corn Meal, 5-lb. sack, regular 45c, now 40c No. 1 Japan Rice, 50-lb. sack, regular $10, now $8.50 Rolled Oats, 7 lb. sack 60c 20-lb. sack $1.55 Graham Flour, 10 lbs 80c Yellow Cornmeal, 10 lbs 75c XXX Brand Best Tea in bulk 55c All tea prices advancing now. Silver Spoon Tea, lb 65c Blue Ribbon Tea 65c Malkin's Best Tea 70c Shelled Walnuts, lb 80c No. 1 Japan Rice, 3 lbs. for 50c Japanese Oranges, box .... $1.25 . Coffee Beans, baked, lb 40c Apples, Rome Beauty, box $3.a5 Jonathan Apples, box $3.50 Best Cooking Apples, box $3.00 Brunswick Sardines, 5 for.... 50c Horseshoe Salmon, tin 25c Nice Cups and Saucers, gold edge, per dozen $3.00 Men's, Ladies, Boys' and Children's Boots and Shoes, Rubber Shoes, Rubber Boots, we will sell at the old price. All shoes are due to advance in price. K. ABE & CO. ii A January 17, 1920. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C Page Seen â¢ i The World Over BRITISH COLUMBIA. A Vancouver newspaper recently had the following: "Pioneers for the past thirty years in British Columbia, Messrs. Fred and Charles A. Thulin of Lund and Campbell River, aye in the city on a visit. The brothers went to Lund in December, 1889, opened the first postofflce, and with a hotel and merchandise business became factors In promoting the settlement of the country. Charles Thulin has never missed a Christmas or New Year at Lund. He reports a great change from the first holiday season there when he and his brother were almost the sole residents, to the recent New Year day when over 100 people gathered at the hotel to celebrate the coming of 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thulin and the Misses Thulin ure staying for the present at the residence of Mr. Dickens, 2554 Third avenue west. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thulin are on their way to Southern California and Arizona." Damages for alleged conspiracy to secure control of the drydock nnd shlp-bullding plant at Prince Rupert are asked for In a writ and statement of claim Hied by the Prince Rupert Dry Dock and Engineering Company against Mr. W. E. Williams, solicitor, of Prince Rupert;-Mr. A. M. Hanson, M.L.A., his law partner, und director of the company, and Ethel Thompson, J. R. Morgan, S. P. McMordle, E. C. Olbbons, F. F. Schellenberg and J. L. Mullen. Associated with the company as plaintiffs are the Empire Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newman Erb, W. M. Wadden, H. B. Blanchard and I. M. Dlttenhoefer. Although the harbor commissioners deny that any definite action has been taken by them in connection with a site for the new government pter at Vancouver, it ls generally understood that the Great Northern Railway Company has made what may be considered a very generous offer of that portion of shore frontage It owns Immediately west of the present G. N. docks. A holdup man who did not believe In taking the last cent from his victims is said to have held up Miss Bag- nell, 18 Sixth avenue east, at Sixth and Ontario, Vancouver. Holding a revolver to her head, the man, who Is described as young, went through her purse, which she carried In her muff, and finding only a few cents and some car tickets, handed them back, telling his victim she could go. A seed fair will be held at Kamloops on January 27 and 28 under the auspices of the provincial department ot agriculture and the British Columbia Seed-growers' Association. A prize list and rules and regulations have been drawn up. A programme has been drawn up which wlll Include a number of instructive lectures by recognized authorities on seeds. The Royal Bank is applying to the Supreme Court for an order compelling the Canada National Fire Insurance to register a transfer of fifteen shares of Its stock acquired by the bank at a sale conducted by Sheriff Macdonald at Vancouver a year ago. The shares are standing ln the name of George Stewart. The Hudson's Bay Company proposes to build an auxiliary schooner to ply between Vancouver and the mouth of the Mackenzie River during the summer and to be operated out of Vancouver for coastwise trade during the summer. She wlll be 200 feet long. Endorsement of the co-operative store scheme for returned soldiers and civilians who wish to join the movement was given to the Vancouver branch of the Great War Veterans' Association by the provincial executive of the G.W.V.A. The Nechnco Valley Is attracting many hundreds of settlers aud this spring will see a larger number than ever settling in that part of the province. This was the report brought by an old settler In that famous valley. Mr. J. F. Macdonald, who as manager opened the Vancouver branch of the Home Bank, has retired from tlle service of that institution to become managing director of the Ward Agencies Limited. Premier Oliver told the hospital authorities who waited on him asking for financial assistance that the province had no money and their request could not be granted. A scheme Is on foot for taking over by the water users of the entire plant of the White Valley Irrigation Company of Vernon. CANADA. Among the newly elected members of the French Chamber of Deputies, as the member for the district of Loire, ls a former Canadian farmer named Roland Forissier, once a resident of Pipestone, Manitoba. With his brother, Jean, he operated a farm there before the war. As both were reservists they went home to fight the German Invasion. Jean was killed. Thrown from his sleigh, Charles A. Smith of Saskatoon was caught under a tram and dragged nearly fifty feet. His leg was almost torn from his body and had to he amputated. Smith's 11- year-old daughter was also thrown from the sleigh in the collision, hut escaped unhurt. A Hood of counterfeit ten-cent pieces has made its appearance iu London, Out., and district, The spurious coins are excellent imitations, but have a ring that is so harsh It betrays the counterfeit. The false coins are of the 1918 series. The Carnegie Corporation has given 150,000 for the establishment of a professorship of French at St. Francis Xavler University, at Antlgonish, N.S. Payment will he made as soon as another $50,000 has been raised by the university. The Ukranian Red Cross Society, which has for its objects the securing of funds for the relief of Ukranians who have suffered by reason of the war, has been granted Incorporation, with head offices at Toronto. Miss Lilian Hogan of Charlottetown, P.E.I., who secured a verdict for $2500 for breach of promise from J. Sinclair Sutherland, is distributing the amount among, local charitable institutions. In connection with the estimates now under consideration, it has been stated that the business profits tax will not he renewed. This will make a difference of about $30,000,000, which can only be made up through the income tax. Using a penny, the only money he had, a prisoner lifted the latch of his cell door ln the police station at Montreal and escaped In company with his cell mate. W. E. Scott, formerly deputy minister of agriculture for the Dominion, is to go to England to Interview Imperial ex-service men who desire to come to Canada. The Canadian paper controller has absolved tlie Fort Frances paper manufacturers from all blame in connection with the shortage of newsprint. Rambrandt's greatest portrait of Magdalena Van Loo, wife of his son, has been purchased by Frauk Wood of Toronto for $300,000. Sir Andrew McPhail of McGlIl University thinks Canada is playing the fool on the question of prohibition and that the Ontario man Is a weak mortal. A train running on (he Canadian National Railway between St. John and Halifax left the rails, but no person was Injured. The Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners has decided that the Increase of fares on the B. C. Electric Railway in Burnaby is justifiable. The Government of Alberta made a profit of approximately $300,000 on Its liquor stores during the past year. Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King, leader of the Dominion opposition, has postponed his western trip until after the coming session of Parliament. A Dominion-wide farmers' party is predicted by J. J. Morrison, secretary of the United Farmers of Ontario. GREAT BRITAIN. A weekly airship service to the United States is contemplated by a combination of British aviation Arms, which are credited with the Intention of acquiring the R34 und her sister ship, tlie R39. These nre being altered to meet passenger and cargo requirements. Great Britain can become self-supporting, as far us mutton and lamb is concerned, in a few years, but must for a considerable time be dependent upon South America for beef, according to a report just issued hy tlie London Board of Trade committee. The one hundred and ninety-third anniversary of Wolfe's birth wus celebrated January 2 at Westhum, Kent, his birthplace, hy the usual dinner. Sir George Perley, Canadian high commissioner, was present. High railway fares anil Increased expenditures since the termination of the war have brought out the professional shopper In London, who finds her list of patrons rapidly growing. , The Carnarvon county council has not paid Its telephone hill, so It has been cut off from telephone communication with the outside world hy the company. A writer In the London Dally News advocates the pooling of the British and American navies as a guarantee against future fighting 'on the high seas. Three barges laden with explosives caught Are in midstream in the Thames. There were several explosions, but no one was Injured. Dirty boilers and bad coal caused the Imperator to arrive at Southampton four days late on her first voyage under the British flag. An agreement has been reached for the fusion of the National Provincial and Union Bank of England and Coutts & Company's Bank. Albert Edward Primrose, Lord Dal- raeny, only surviving son of Lord Rosebery, has secured a divorce from his wife. The jewellery of Ihe late Russian Princess Lnhauoff Is to be auctioned In London and Is attracting many prospective buyers. Tlie Canadian exhibition in London next June will be a great success. Already half of the available space has been hooked by Canadian firms. It Is believed In London that In default of the United States assuming the responsibility, Norway will be asked to take the mandate of Armenia. Premier Lloyd George Is credited with advocating opening negotiations with the Soviet Government of Russia. Queensland's 6 per cent, loan at 981-2, floated In London, has bee:; largely Oversubscribed. FOREIGN. Marshal Foch declares that the signing of the peace treaty and the establishment of the League of Nations does not preclude all possibility of another war. He said It takes two to make a light, but that the one best prepared would win. Enfico Malatesta, the Italian anarchist recently elected to the Chamber of Deputies, has been granted a passport by the Italian Government to return to his home from London, where he took refuge after the incipient revolution of May, 1914, In Italy. All restaurants, cafes, bars and eating houses in Berlin have closed in retaliation against the food ministry's new regulations suppressing illicit trading In food stuffs, which they denounce as more drastic than any law of the old militarist regime. Belgium has refused a proposition submitted by Great Britain and France guaranteeing Belgian territorial Integrity for five years on condition that Belgium observe strict neutrality during that period, according to the Nation Beige. M. Paderewskl, from the exalted position of prime minister, now sits in the Polish Diet among the ordinary members of the Peasant and National Democratic groups. He continues to give bis friends gold cigarette cases. Georges Clemenceau will visit America soon after he has been made President of France. His visit will be in behalf of the League of Nations. The Fiume problem has been solved by the Allies, the disputed city being made a free port under the League of Nations. A Peace Conference Pleasantry. On winding up Its activities in Paris the American peace delegation has been presented with a nice little hill for $150,000 over and above the rent agreed upon by the proprietor of the Hotel Crillon, which was the American peace headquarters. This Is how the hotel proprietor makes out his accounts: To loss of clientele, $100,000; to demoralization of staff hy having accustomed them to receive wages above the ordinary standard, $50,000. To these demands no reply has been sent, but the American delegates have proved fully worthy of the occasion. ln their turn they submitted an account to the proprietor of the Hotel Crillon. on which the following are tbe chief items: Advertisement of hotel hy making it American headquarters, $100,000; to Improvement of staff by teaching them American methods of work, $50,000. TEMPLETON'S RHEUMATIC CAPSULES FOB RHEUMAnSM,NEURITIS.SCIATICA LUMBAGO, NEURALGIA.GOUT ETC ASIDE RELIEF FOR THE WORST HEADACHE »ISÂ» PER BOX tIWnWiL"Hr.at*»g«l6iT.WTWCIffll Ajtaadaaaverrakan. IfaadroMfttln roar Iowa aaua than, wrltBTemi,lewn'aWe.t«ra Blanch, lloxl.w. Victoria. T.E.C 'a palled anywhere for $!.(U, or Booklet aant free ourciuoft. Sole agent for Cumberland, A. H. Peacey. FOR SALE. In Comparing Your Electric Light Bills for the months of Octol i* and November remember the following facts: 1, There are three limes as many hours requiring artificial light in winter as in summer. 2, Previous to daylight saving the average daily hours of use of electric lighl in resiliences during October were 4 hours and 50 minutes, 8. The average use during November was 6 hours ami 10 minutes. 4. The repeal of the Daylight Saving therefore added another hour each day to the normal increase of November over October. 5. This makes 2 hours more burning for each day or 62 hours for the month. In order to prevent needless complaints the Boston Edison Electric Company prepared a card, reproduction of which is given above, setting forth the causes of higher lighting bills in November than October. FOR SALEâSECOND-HAND PIANO In good condition. For further particulars apply at the Furniture Store, Courtenay, B.C. 50-2 FOR SALE BY TENDERâHALF LOT 4, block 6, Dunsmuir avenue. Tenders may be addressed to Box 298, Cumberland, up to the end of 1919. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 47-4 UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation, Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES Cumberland, B. C. License No. 10-1606 Kit. K. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST Phone 116 Offlce: KING BLOCK, Cumberland, B.C. FRESH FISH EVERYDAY i TODAY TODAY 200 lbs. of Halibut Rowan's Fish Market Oppoiite the Pott Office 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. Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 75 Co., Ltd. P. 0.314 m OPTICAL SPECIALISTS From the Royal Optical Company, Vancouver, B.C.. will be at T. D. McLEAN'S, Jewelers, Cumberland; January, 22., 23. and 24. Consult us about your eyes. Eighteen years' experience, Four years in Toronto City. Headaches Relieved, Astigmatism Corrected. Classes made for your individual needs. THREE DAYS onlyâRemember the DatesâTHREE DAYS only T. D. McLEAN Watchmaker and Jeweller, DUNSMUIR AVE., CUMBERLAND TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy the 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 'â Cascade Beer The Beer wm i a Peer nil line of Pure un Flavors. UNION BREWING CO., LTD. NANAIMO, B.C. UNION TAILOR V. WATANABE, Proprietor. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Made to Order. P.O. Box 43. f i i i d, B.C. Page Eight. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. January 17,1920. CUMBERLAND MASONS SPLENDID ENTERTAINERS ASSEMBLY HELD BY KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE AND COM- PASS ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT AFFAIRS IN THE HISTORY OF THE CITYâGATHERING ENTERTAINED !N A .MANNER TO PLEASE THE MOST EXACTING- LOCAL ARTISTS PERFORM BRILLIANTLY. "There was a sound of revelry by night Aim! when music ruse with it'-, voluptuous swell Soil eyes looked love to eyes which spake again On with the dance, let Joy be unconflned; No sleep till morn where youth and beauty meet means to make wages stretch over the high cost of living, with the result thai the co-operative movement has spread all over the-British possessions, with the exception, perhaps, of Canada, with a membership in England alone of over four millions. It would be unfair to put any blame on local dealers, who in the majority of cases' make only a small profit, but the fact remains that the public realize that some steps must be taken to check the contirual rise in the absolute necessities of life, and the above is one of the means proposed and, an we understand the matter, we are simply asked, as are the general public, to support the movement. C. J. BUNBURY, Secretary. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFIT CONCERT Receipts uml E.xponillturoK iu Connection With Kind nml TI ghtflll Work of I'll) Itiinil. Following Is tho statement of Secretary 10. Jackson of tho Cumberland City Band nt the receipts nnd expenditures of the benefit concert nnd dance held for the widow of the late Bauds- man, Mr. Hen Williams: ReceiptsâNo. 4 mine, $103; No, .." mine, $117.60; No, 7 mine, $7ti; city. $268,130; radle cushion donated hy Mrs. Frelone, $411.70; total receipts. $014.70. Expendituresâllo-Ilo Theatre, $25; llo-Ilo Dance Hall, $15; B. W. Bickle. printing. $36; restaurant meals. $9.60; total expenditures, SS5.60. Total receipts, $614.70; total expenditures, $86.60; balance, $529.10. WJ ^N Byron penned those linos he was describing a social WW even) which no doubt outshone in brilliancy the dance held by the Masonic order of this city on Thursday evening, but li,' one in Brussels could not have been a happier gathering, nor "i* the size of it could it boast of more beauty or a greater di ;ri of chivalry. There have been many brilliant social affairs in Cumborland, but few of them have squalled, and none of them have surpassed, that of Thursday ovenins. The committee in charge of the function spared no pains to make the hall attractive, and as viewed from, a po'nt of vantage, as thc merry-makers swept on in the maze of a waltz or two-step, the bright smiles illuminating the countenances of all, the scene was an entrancing one. and one that will long be remembered by those who wero fortunate enough to view it. A r;..>.â¢ t pleasing innovation was the interspersion of musical numbers between the dances, and those who favored the gathering with selections were accorded hearty and generous applause. Those taking part in this branch of the entertainment were: IggN TEMP CLUB TO Miss Leslie of Bevan, whose sweet voice drew her auditors to her HOLD ANOTHER DANCE and at the conclusion ot her song she was vociferously applauded j aid was compelled to respond w*:th an encore. Miss Draper also; The Bon Temp c[Hb w|1] ho|{, ,in pleased greatly with her singing, as did also Mr. Sam Janes. A'other (1|mce ,n lhe IIo.,lo Dance Haâ trio composed of Mr. W. A. Owen ('cello), Mr- C. Graham (violin), 0â the evening of January 26. The and Mrs. Oliver (piano), captivated the audience with their initial | girls are striving to have something number, and the loud applause was more than repeated at the conclusion of their encore. Mrs. Oliver's work as accompanist brought forth many complimentary remarks from all portions of the hall. Accompanying singers is an art, and Mrs. Oliver on this occasion I ^m (jwoRCE'S MORTGACE proved her right to the title of artist. CONSIGNED TO FLAMES There was a very large crowd present, there beinig many from Courtenay, Bevan, Union Bay and other points in the district, and tho joy was 'unconflned" until long after tho midnight hour, at about which time a splendid lunch was served. Thc floor was in excellent shape and with the best of music, supplied by the banc] orchestra, a more pleasant evening could not bo desired. The Masons aro to be congratulated upon the success of their function. new in the line of entertainment this time, and they ask everybody to attend and have a good time. AUXILIARY TO HOLD MEETING I adies of Hospital Organization to Assemble on Tuesday Evening Next. A special meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the Cumberland General Hospital will be held hi the Church of England Hull on Tuesday next. All members are requested to attend, also ail women ol* the city who are interested In the local hospital. has i Vnlontlnc Carnival. Women's Benefit Association implcted arrangements for hold- :.i. W. VETERANS AND CO-OPERATIVE STORES Secretary of Local Brunch Makes Explanation Regarding the Movement. Editor Islander,âAs a great deal of interest appears to have been taken ' y the general public In rumors to the effect that the returned citizens of Canada proposed to e itablish co-operative stores in all districts with tlie primary purpose of reducing the present high cost of living. I have been instructed by the Cumberland G.W.V.A. to brling the following facts to your notice. That rs we understand the matter this is not a movement originated by the G.W.V.A. purely in the interests of returned men, and that while all ex- i valentine carnival at the llo-Ilo soldiers are urged to support the move- Danco Hall on Ihe evening of Thursday. February 12. SUSPENDED SENTENCE ON VAGRANCY CHARGE Alleged Expert fliiiiistcrs Calleil Upon In (ihe an Account nf tiie Keuson I'nr Their Presence Here. Two young men who recently ar rived in the city were this week haled In ron iii i Worship 'lie Mayor on a charge of vagrancy. The real reason I'm- their appearance was thai they were su.-pi ried ol* being professional gamblerB. Alter hearing Hie evldenc ami tho Btatements of the men. His Worship allowed them to pi on suspended sentence. Automobile Licenses Here. Automobile licenses already applied for have arrived and can lie secured Irom Mr. Baird at tlie government oliices. Those who havo not yet applied for 1020 licenses are reminded that they must see .Mr. Baird at once at the government offices. ment, shares are not to he confined to hem but the public are asked to tuke shares and to participate in the advantages and profits that may accrue from such an undertaking. That the proposed co-operative stores are merely a branching out of the Co-operative Association which was started in England in a small way seventy years ago hy working men who had been beaten in a clash with Ihelr employers und turned to other (Continued from Page One.) raillery the Ladies' Aid admitted their defeat. The hoard of managers was then elected, the following gentlemen being chosen: Aid. J. C. Brown, Dr. Hicks, Mr. A. McKinnon, Mr. Davis, Mr. Potter, Mr. Pride. Mr. T. Jackson, Mr. Myers. Treasurer; Dr. G. K. McNaughton. Ushers, Mr. Hood, .Mr. F. McKinnon. Mr. D: Watson, Mr. J. Potter. It was agreed to join with the other churches in bringing Mr. Hoper, the evangelist and singer, to Cumborland for union services. The forward movement wns discussed and a committee of six was appointed on the spiritual and financial end of the movement. The meeting then adjourned, everybody voting the gathering one of the best held in the church for a long time. Through lack of space the several reports presented cannot be published this week. Tbey will appear in the next Issue. OYSTERS VENDOME CAFE The House nf Quality. Our motto: To plea:;e. Oysters, Steaks and Chops Also Oysters, Oyster Loaves anil French Fried Potatoes to take home. Boxes for Ladies. Open Day ami MgM. List Crowded Out. Secretary E, .Jackson has handed The Islander a list of those who contributed to the hand uniforms, hut unfortunately space will not permit of its publication this week. It will appear in our next issue. Sacred Concert. The Cumberland Orchestra has secured the llo-Ilo Theatre for the ovo- ning of Sunday, .January 2.>, when they will hold a sacred concert. The programme will commence Bhortly after the evening services in the various city churches. FROST'S PHARMACY AUR GUARANTEE is behind every " sale, our policy beiing to see that every customer is satisfied. AUR STORE is up to date and our " goods are the best procurable in every line. RALPH E FROST PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST Phone 23. CUMBERLAND, B.C. OUR GREAT ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE Commencing Friday, January, 23rd. and Continuing for One Week. Terms Cash Terms Cash Our complete stock of Dry Goods will be on sale at MONEY SAVING PRICES LADIES' COATS for a final clearing will be offered at prices that will be sure to effect a speedy clearance. All our stock of Ladies' Up-to-Date Waists will be on sale at away-down prices, including Crepe-de-Chene, Georgette and Voile. A special lot of Men's Working Shirts will be out for this sale at very much under Today's Price. A few High Grade Carpets will also be on sale, Goods Which are Practically Unobtain. able. Men's Pit Socks in great quantity at prices of two years ago. OUR STORE is full of Extra Good Bargains and this will prove a GREAT MONEY SAVING SALE. SEE OUR BILLS FOR PARTICULARS Our Counters will be loaded with Remnants END OF FINANCIAL YEAR. As our business year ends on the last day of January and our books are closed for the year, we would greatly appreciate a settlement in full of current accounts due January. Thanking you in anticipation. SIMON LEISER & CO. LIMITED. Simon Leiser & Co. Limited "THE BIG STORE" CUMBERLAND, B.C.
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