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' \" ~ \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD I n. . rgi i n^MfcMhM -|fc~ feasts \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD tyct$yi\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD*^: . : ^s\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD $5s*.2 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \mxm --.'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'. ),***?;a;-'__'\" :;.... ^ySg'fS\"' 2*1 A, B- & _L_M-\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD- Vol. 3, No 3 MERRITT, B.C.y FEBRUARY 23, 1912 Price 5 Cents. Rbout a hundred men required to fill our New Spring Suits YOURS IS HERE COME IN AND SEE IT \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD ~j* \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD.\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD MILITARY BALL S SEAS Ball VWe have\" ceived a just renew lot of spring clothing and are in a position to show you something up-to- date and very nobby. Brown seems to be. iri favor this season and our assortment includes various up-to-date, and tasteful designs.;* \"7y7z. X We have some \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDgreys,' too, ^which we are sure \"frill please you. They - are stunners. We always carry the blue lerge and our line is now complete. ^before you bu^voiirsuit, fake a glance through the Socialists feel_no- antipathy to ;the Oriental races \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD and-\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDwere their party in power\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDwould welcome the Chinese and Japanese to Canada, sans prejudice, according to the principle of universal brotherhood. Another feature of the week was the presentation of the amending Liquor act by which Attorney-General Bowser aims to perfect ;the departmental machinery for the successful enforcement of the admitedly most drastic liquor act on any British statute book the new provisions being notably in the direction of compelling the disclosure by interdicts of the source from which they have obtained liquor. Another event of the week, although not precisely of parliament itself, has been the assumption by the Provincial Lands Department of the administration of water-rights within and for the lands of the Railway Belt. There is now before the Canadian House of Commons a federal government biil confirming and ratifying the transfer of administration to the Provincial authority and meanwhile Honi Mr. Ross is by advertisement inviting the immediate filing of all claims for record br protests incidental thereto, by interested residents of the Railway Belt. Sixty days are allowed for filing of such claims in manner and form prescribed, and a further thirty days' notice will then be given ofthesittings_ of Council Decide upon Purchase 7 Pump Chemical Engine and Hose Reels In a special session last Wednesday evening the council went into the matter of fire fighting equipment with the representative of the Waterous Engine Co., of Brantford. Ont., Mr. Hugh Gilmour. Many different types of engines were shown, ranging from the oldstyle handpump to the latest automobile machr es. After some disscussion the council decided to purchase the fol- lowing:- A No. 6 Class B. 4-cylinder 40-45 h. p. gasoline fire engine. This will cost $2730. AlsotwoJ hose reels, capacity five hundred feet, and a chemical engine with two tanks, capacity 70 gallons. The former machine's will'cost $300 for the two reels, ' and the chemical engine will cost' $.100. This brings the total expenditure up to $4130. A depuation consisting of Messrs. Rogers and Radcliffe, of the Board of Trade, waited upon the council to submit a proposal to get out a pamphlet describing the city and district and requesting the co-operation of the city to the extent of $150. There was considerable discussion, but no final action was taken, the matter being postponed until the next meeting of the counil, * It is proposed to put it briefly .that, the Board of. Trade and the City Council co-operate in getting out a pamphlet describing the prospects and rp- sources of the city and district, with a view to attracting settlers At.present, it is understood,' the finances of the board do notper- mit-tne undertaking~of \"this \"Work- without aid from the coun< il. We believe that some sort of pamphlet should be issued, as, with i the exception of the one issued by the Southern B. C. Lands and Mines Limited, there is no such descriptive pamphlet in existence. Last Year was Banner Year in Valley Mining History. Appended below will be found the complete returns of coal shipments from the Nicola Coalfields for the past year. It will be noted that of the total tonnage; 217,908, shipped 194,332 was taken by the C. P. R., while 23, 576 went to private consumers. ' It is difficult to arrive at, an exact estimate of the value of this marketed output; but, tak-; ing the ton value roughly ai $2.50, which is a conservative figure, it will be seen that the valneof tbe output of the local mines, which was shipped out of the valley; was $544,770.00. This is about $175,000, in .excess of the output; for 1910,o It must be borne in..mind,'however, that these figures do not- represent the entire amount, of coal mined by tne local collieries but only that amount shipped to the mainline. , \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD In 1912 there is every prospect, that thesfi figures,will be easily, surpassed. In January 1911 the, total shipments were 9080; while- :for the month of January in this year the tonnsge-was 5732 greater, theshipmenrsin last..month having been 14,821 tons..- ' Following is ihe record ' of monthly shipments during 1911:-' C. P. R. - Commercial1 January 7756 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD ' 333',/ . February 12201 '\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD 1599 \"* : March 10952 ' 868- * April 15481 961 * May 19874 \" '766 '\" - June 15624 ' 960 - ' July 15S76 1822\" \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Ausust 18360 _ 2629 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDSeptember 20539 * J. 265rIW' October \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD 19782 2457 T'' No vem b'ei^SSSS^'^^f^W^r-f- December 17230 - ' '4454 ' Total 194332 23576X. ',. Total 1911 shipment from Merritt 217,908 tons. ~o \" ; Superintendent Charles Graham of the Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Company returned from Vancouver Wednesday evening. He attended the convention of the western branch of the C. M. I. and also the annual meeting of the coal company. GENERAL HOSPITAL, Patients admitted .during the-.\"' week 3. ^ . . ^. -.. .^ discharged during! remaining u under Patients the week 1 Patients treatment 6 Miss Francis left the hospital for her home in Nicola- Thursday. A. E. Masuret went down to Victoria on business yesterday. LYTTON IS GROWING The Committee of the Catholic Church with J. J. Farrel as president, held a meeting last Monday and decided to put an addition of 12 feet to St. Patrick's Church, with a new room for the priest of 10 by 17. The contract was given to D.Craig for the estimation of $236.50. The work will be completed oh the 1st of March. On the third of March Father James Wagner will hold the first service in the newly repaired building. John Angus McDonald is pleased with the charge of collecting the necessary funds and no doubt he will make It a success. of tne Water Board as arranged to ad judicate on the rights on each particular stream, of which there are several thousand. It is expected that within two months of the passage of confirmatory legislation, the Board will be actively engaged in hearing claims. The promptitude displayed in this matter assuredly will bring gladness to the hearts of the many Belt lands residents who dnring years past have been hoping and waiting for an adjustment of the complicated matters % relating to water records and the utilization of the multitude of streams within the ten thousand odd square miles of Railway Belt territory, for irrigation, mining and industrial purposes. B. C. HORSE Early in March Squadron ser geant-major T. Smith, Sergeant I John Smith, Corporal Arthur and j Trumpeter James Smith will leave for Winnipeg to attend the Cavalry School of Instruction. T. Smith is to try for a certificate Sergt. John Smith and Corp, Arthur are to take a course in signalling to qualify as regimental signallers. Trumpeter James Smith seeks to Qualify as com manding officer's trumpeter. Government Railway Policy Construction of the Kettle Valley Railway over the Hope mountains to facilitate the transport of the natural products of the Nicola. Boundary, Similkameen and other districts, to the coast. This will assure that a great market will-be opened for the coal and other natural resources of the Nicola Valley. In addition to this a combination railway and traffic bridge will bejbuilt across the Fraser River at Hope mainline. Ed Pearce went down to Vancouver on a fortnight's vacation trip on Thursday. . ^^to-connecrwith^th^erFrKTlnainline:^ ATcash grant of \"ab^ out $500,000 ($10,000 per mile) will be made for the railway down the Coquahalla to Hope; and in addition $200,- 000 grant will be made to help the construction of the bridge over the Fraser. Construction of the line to Hope must be commenced this summer and completed before July 1 Sth 1915. The guarantee of bonds to the amount of $35,000 per mile for the construction of a line from North Vancouver to Fort \".George. Right of way granted free and towsites also. : This to be built by the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. Gov- i ernment control of freight rates. Extension of C. N. P. from Kamloops to Lumby via Vernon, and a line from Vernon to Kelowna and the east side of Okanagan Lake. C. N. P. to build 150 miles of new line on Vancouver Island. Government to guarantee bonds up to $35,000 per mile and construction to commence within six months. Extension of the E, & N. on Vancouver Id. from Parks- ville to Comox and consent to lease of E. & N. lines to C. P. R., the E.r& N. agreeing to pay 1 1-2 cents per acre for its ; lands, this yielding $18,000 per year to the province. C. P. R. agrees to pay $387,000 to the province to offset the interest charges on the Shuswap & Okanagan Railway. The province to purchase the unsold portion of the B. C. Southern and Columbia & Western R. R. land grants at 40c. per acre, the total sum involved being about $1,000,000. , The C. P. R. to take over arid.operate the Kaslo & Slocan line, now owned by the G.N. R.. The province to give a bonus of $100,000 for this purpose. The total mileage involved in this policy is 850. Of this the Ft. George line will amount to 450 miles; Kamloops to Vernon and Okanagan Lake 145 miles; K. V. R;, Hope Summit to Fraser 50 miles; and the remaining 205 miles will be construction on Vancouver Island. ;, e THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 23, tbl2 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription $2.00 a year in Six months $1.00 advance J. W. ELLIS Manager Oae dollar per inch per montn f \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDr regular advertising. Land and water notices $7.50 for 60 days. $6.00 for 30 days. Claoatfiad advertising 10 words for 25 cents \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDxtra words 2 cents. i..'.Special rates; -furnished for Harare contract ad TOTtiaiatc. Address THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS P.O. Box SO Merritt. BC. Phone 25. THE RAILWAY POLICY 7 Great satisfaction will be felt ?' by the members of Yale Electoral District at the announcement by the premier of the government's >. intention to give a cash bonus of $10,000 per mile to the Kettle Valley. Railway Company for the construction of a line from a point at the headwaters of the Coldwater and Coquahalla rivers to Hope. According to the announcement in the News-Advertiser the construction of this connection must commence within six months and completed within three years. By reducing the distance from this city to Vancouver by about seventy miles a great saving in freight and passenger charges will be effected, in addition to which the,time occupied of travelling between this city and the coast will be very materially reduced. To connect up the Kettle Valley with the mainline of the Canadian Pacific on the Fraser the government are contributing a cash donation of $200,000. Thus freight may be shipped from here to Vancouver and routed either over the Great Northern the C.P.R., or the Canadian Northern, from Hope. The gaurantee of the bonds of a line from Vancouver to Fort George will no doubt bring great .satisfaction to the residents of the coast and Lillooet. This will ensure the establishment of the connection of the Grand Trunk Pacific to Vancouver. It is not anticipated, however, that it will at all adversely affect the pros pects of Prince Rupert as a terminus for that great transcontinental system. While we are of course disappointed to learn that no provis- sion has been made for having the Canadian Northern construct into this city from Kamloops we cannot hold the government responsible for it. Unless the Canadian Northern'people themselves wished to make an entry into the valley the government would be powerless to compel them to build this line. However, there is in the guarantee of the bonds for the line into Vernon the consolation that when the company propose entering the valley they will have less mileage to construct than if they build direct from Kamloops. The E. & N. guarantee will no doubt meet with the approval of the residents on Vancouverlsland The reconstruction of the Kaslo and Slocan line will be a boon to the district traversed by that line. WATER IN R. W. BELT The current issue of the B. C. Gazette contains the formal announcement over the signature of Hon. W. R. Ross, provincial minister of lands, to the effect that \"any person, partnership, company or municipality having any claim tb water in the rail way belt may now file with the Chief Water Commissioner at the . Parliament Buildings, Victoria, a statement of claim to water privileges, on a printed form which may be obtained from the water commissioners at New Westminster, Yale, Ashcroft, Kamloops, Revelstoke, or Golden or from the Chief Water Comis- sioner at Victoria. Evidence will be heard at local points as soon as the various claims have been examined, classified and tabulated, and notices will be published of the place and date when each stream will be dealt with.\" Objections may now also be filed with the Chief Water Comis- sioner. Several hundred creeks known to be within the railway belt territory are named in the official notices incidental to the assumption of provincial jurisdiction and the completion of arrangements for the early adjud ication of belt lands water claims. FIRE EQUIPMENT A word of commendation is due the members of the city council for the activity they have shown in the matter of fire equipment purchase. Details of the equipment to be bought will be found elsewhere in this issue. It is the most up to date that could be purchased. It cannot be received however, until such time as the building to house it is completed. We congratulate the aldermen upon their activity. Nicola Notes (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. William Pooley, proprietress of the Tamerton Ranch, who has spent the past nine months with relatives at Picton, N. S., has commenced her return journey. She is expected to arrive here next month. Her many friends in the valley will be glad to welcome her back again. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sutherland of Lytton, visited Nicola last Friday and were present at the Foresters' Ball. ontrea Established 1817. Head Office Montreal Capital - - - - $16,000,000.00 Reserve and Undivided Profits $16,855,185.36 Savings Bank Department (Interest allowed at current rates.) A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED BRANCHES' IN; NICOLA VALLEY MERRITT NICOLA A. W. STRICKLAND, Manager. Nicola Agency open on Tuesdays.and Fridays'only. erritt . . TTnrtar new management-and manyJmproyed facilities. More accommodation and of the best. In every department we aim to please, and we generally succeed. COMMERCIAL TRADE A SPECIALTY. Best of Wines] and Liquors Always in Stock. Miss Francis, who recently returned to Nicola after having undergone an operation in the Vancouver General Hospital, is now a patient in the Nicola Valley General Hospital at Merritt. Her numerous friends are hoping that she will be well enough to return home in a short time. Among the Nicola people who attended the annual ball of \"D\" Squadron, of B. C. Horse, at Merritt the other night were Mesdames Matthews, Barwick, Foster and Rhodes; and Misses Laird, Howse, M. Murray and C. Woodward; and Messrs Rev. J. Thompson, G. L, Murray, W. E. Dodd and Captains Nash, Matthews and Foster, and Sergt. Heslop. Captain and Mrs. J. Leader left this week for England, the captain having been summoned to London upon business requiring his immediate attendance there They expect to return next April, Mrs. Stanley Kirby wentdown to Merritt to visit friends on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. H. shaw and Miss Laird, of Vancouver, who have been spending the winter here, left for Vancouver on a short visit last Thursday. Miss Ruby Howse is the guest of the Misses Seaton at Merritt for a few days this week. Mrs. W. E. Green of Vancouver left for her home on Thursday after spending a few days as the guest of her mother Mrs. S. E. Roberts. John Jackson, of Tulameen, arrived in the city from Princeton on Tunday evening in company with J Campbell, a druggist from Fort George and Princeton, who is returning to the north. They left here on Monday's train. A. B. KENNEDY AGENT FOR Pitmer Gasoline Lighting System FIXTURE SHOWROOMS:-CORNER VOGHT ST. and COUTLIE AVE. CANADIAN Western Lines West of Revelstoke Train leaves 13.05 daily for allpoints East and West. Returning, leaves 18.15. Tickets on sale to all points Canada and United States. Accommodation reserved and complete passage booked to any part of Great Britain or from Great Britain to Canada. If sending for your friends purchase your ticket here and avoid the risk of. sending money. For rates and sailings apply to P. H. PUITER Agent - Merritt, B. C. Or write to H. W. BRODIE General Passenger Agent Vancouver, B.C. GEO. McGRUTAER, Prop. Merritt. B. C. CITY HOTEL, QUILCHENA AVENUE \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD-'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Newly established throughout. Best of Furnishings. - - Spacious Rooms. Excellent accommodation. - Well lighted throughout. Choice Liquors and Cigars. Special attention to*- commercial trade. Rates $1.50 per day. Special Rates by the month ';.Mt'7 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD*%, \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD_. ^7;^>7y&\ ANDREW HOGGAN, PROPRIETOR \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDjr. ^; John Pringle as \"Old Doc Rye\" in \"The Cowboy's Girl\" Central Hall, Wednesday, February 28th. Head Office, TORONTO - CANADA .Incorporated ,1855. Capital - $3,943,530 $4,608,050 Increase -.\"...- $664,520 Reserved Fund $4,516,578 $5660,070 Increase - - $1,143,492 \ Deposits - - $24,737,123 $41,126,664 Increase - - $16,389,541 Loans, and $31,007,366 $45,609,222 Investment Increase - - $14,601,856 Total Assets $37,231,908 $57,067,664 Increase - - $19,845,756 YOUR BANKING BUSINESS INVITED SAVINGS DEUARTMENT at all branches: Interest is added to balances half- yearly. USINESS ACCOUNTS receive careful attention. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD..,' The Bank has complete equipment and facilities for the transaction of banking for all classes of business accounts both large and small. MONEY ORDERS and DRAFTS sold. CHEQUES cashed. Travellers' Cheques and Letters of Credit Issued. MERRITT BRANCH A. El. B. ROGERS, - - MANAGER EGGS FOR HATCHING Rose comb white leghorns- Setting of fifteen eggs for $3.00. These eggs are from a good winter laying strain as these chickens have been laying all winter. APPLY TO Willow Grange Farm CANPORD, B. C WATER NOTICE We, the Kettle Valley Railway Company, incorporated by Act of the Dom- nion of Canada, with head office in British Columbia at Penticton, B. C, give notice that, . on the 29th day of February, A. D. 1912, it intends to apply to the Water Commissioner at his office in Ashcroft in the County of Yale, for a licence to take and use four cubic feet of water per second from Summitt Creek, a tributary of Otter Creek, in the Yale Division of Yale District. The water is to be taken from the stream about four miles East of the Coldwater River, and is to be used on the preemption claim of Henry Brooks on the said West Branch of Otter Creek snd on the applicant Company's Right of Way, for industrial purposes. The Kettle Yalley-Railway Company R. Z. Chandler, 51-4 Agent FOWLER & LARSON Contractors and Builders \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDMamB^^HHBHgnMBMHHMHHM^^___E_Mn_MHMHWa^MnKBMni^^BBaHaaHHM__aHaHHn^HHMH^HHaH^H^BBB_^l^^^HIMM\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD MERRITT, B. jLJ PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (FURNISHED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS. With many years of practical experience, we are prepared, to handle any kind of Building Construction Work r Plumbing ^nd Steamfitting FIRST CLASS TIN- SHOP\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDRepairing of all kinds done. SECOND HAND FURNITURE AND STOVES We by anything you wish to sell and sell anything you wish to buy. Kennedy & Cunningham VOGHT STREET ANDREW McGORAN. Proprietor DEALERS IN Lumber, Lath, Shingles. Lime, Cement and all kinds building ]\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD# material. Lumber Yard and Offices: X Voght Street, near C. P. R. Station, Merritt. JUST ARRIVED! Nice Assortment of Tobaccos and Cigars IfUlidWlbll VOGHT ST. OPPOSITE TH E M F R R ITT SUNSHINE rTHEATER. WICRIUII CHAS. J. VANHEAR,\" Proprietor: Finest Pool Room n the Interior. THE PALACE POOL ROOM ANDREWS & SMITH, Prop*. COMPLETE STOCK OF CIGARS ' TOBACCOS ' CIGARETTES PIPES ' CANDIES ' CIDERS AND SOFT DRINKS Cor. Voght St. & Granite Ave., MERRITT First Class Barber Shop In Connection. AND EMBALMING Remains prepared and shipped to alljparts of the world. Caskets and Coffins* of all sizes on hand. Address\"left with A. F. Rankine, druggist,_will receive prompt attention. N. J. BARWICK MERRITT and NICOLA. J w Coldwater THE FINEST HOSTELRY IN THE UPPER (COUNTRY-JUST OPENED. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED WITH BEST CUISINE AND ACCOMMODATION. FINEST BRANDS OF WINES AND LIQUORS M. MclNTYRE, Prop. MERRITT, B. C. Metropolitan MEAT MARKET NICOLA, B.C. _The^hoicest=o\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD=Beef,=mutton,=etc.,^al\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD.ay_s_on_ihand_i Fresh Fish, Jiggs and Vegetables. T. HESLOP, Prop. Nicola Valley QPKC ^Dealers in= Prime Beef, Mutton Lamb Veal and Pork. Poultry, Ham and Bacon. ^Manufacturers of= Strictly High Grade Delicious SAUSAGES Fresh Fish always on hand. Orders receive .prompt attention. Cattle bought and sold by the carload, I. Eastwood Manager j Tl T nrm' '\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'-'-\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDrV- isaO'i-i in- ili.i.-Ai\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD.JH \"* \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD*\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD * Friday, February 23, 1912. THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Members of City Council Discuss Proposal of Company Last Monday evening the mem- \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDjm bers of the Council definitely decided to employ an expert to examine the plant and equipment of the electric light company and report on the.same. The object of this is to determine whether or not the acceptance of the proposal of the company to sell out for $7,500 would prove a good investment for the city. Aid. Gordon, of the Board of Works, in discussing the matter said that if the city thought that lights were necessary this year it would be a good idea to close with the company on their offer. The company was willing to supply the city with street lights for $3,000 per annum for twenty lights. He thought that the land, building, poles and street equipment of the company alone was worth the $7,500 asked for. He thought the,city should own its own lighting plant and should another company buy this one out and start-up,, the city would not have as. good a chance to buy as at present. *' MayorrReid, said that the light company wanted an answer right away. \"If we are going to have a light plant of our own this year we want to commence at once. While I think that perhaps the light company's offer is a good one, still, I think it would be more advisable for the city to engage an expert to report upon the value of the plant before we deal with the company, in fact,\" he .added. \"I understood that the Board of Works was to get one in here to report on the matter.\" Aid. Gordon: \"I was the only member of the board here and I certainly did not want to assume that responsibility myself.\" ; The Mayor: \"Well, while1-at the coast with Aid. Irvine .we were advised that it would ,be best to get an outside man who was competent to come in and investigate and make a report. Last year Mr.. McKenzie of the Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Company was asked if he'd giyje an opinion or a report, but he. advised thiat for certain reasons it would be best to have an out side man in. To get such a man, we found, would not be very costly. All he would want would be about $10 or $20 a day and his travelling and hotel expenses. Aid. Irvine, and I saw such a man while at the coast, a competent man, and if the council think it advisable.we can wire right away and have him here. I am in favour of getting expert advice on the matter. Still I think the company's offer is a very fair one.\" Aid. Cowley moved and Aid. Gordon seconded a resolution to wire for this expert at once and have him come in and report to the council. This was carried. Aid. John urged the advisability =of=keeping=his=identity=secret until his investigation was concluded. Aid. Crawford's amendment to the motion to have the expert engaged by the Board of Works, was lost. Robert Wade was appointed city scavenger at a salary of eighty dollars per month. The contract for a barn to house the horses and wagons of the scavenging department was awarded to Phillip McLean, for $259. S. Hyland bid $380, and Fowler & Larson $353. The barn will be 28x18x16 high. The clerk was instructed to prepare a new assessment roll to be in by March 4th. On the recommendation of Dr. Williams, city health officer, the council will obtain 2 gals, formalin, 10 lbs potassium permanganate and some bichloride tablets for disinfecting purposes. J. A. Maughan appeared on behalf of W. K. Hyslop to urge that the license fee charged him for doing business should be^reduced as he has now obtained business premises. He was charged a transient trader's license for selling clothing and now asks a rebate. The matter was laid over until April 1st. \"A COWBOY'S GIRL\" \"A Cowboy's Girl\" the breezy western comedy-drama, has just concluded a very successful engagement at the Empire Theatre Saskatoon. In speaking of this engagement the Saskatoon Daily Phoenix says\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDIt's ever so many moons since an Empire Theatre audience has been so enthusiastic over any company or any offering as they grew last night over Mr. Gerald Clute, Mr. John Pringle, and their \"Cowboy's Girl\" company. The action of the play was held up at a lot of points, while the audience held out the glad hand, and Mr. Clute, who plays the leads, had repeated curtain calls. The company car- ries no excess. Not one of the six players acts as statuary. ' 'A Cowboy's Girl\" is . a western drama with a strong leaning towards real drama in spots, while nowhere does it grow unduly mellow. It's not wild and woolly either, for the only shooting that's done takes place back in the wings, so that one gets the heroic effect .without hearing the dull sickening thuds. Dash and ginger are liberally strewn throughout all three acts, and the play is altogether pleasingly diverting. Mr. Clute had the role of the ranch foreman, and was the supreme lover of the pretty girl-boss of the Lazy Y. He has taken a tremendous two- SPORT Frank Barnes, and Young Smith, the local bantamweight boxer, leave for Walhachin on the first of next month. Smith has been tied up to fight Carpenter at Walhachin that week. The bout is scheduled 10 rounds, but if Smith lands that haymaking right early enough the engagement will be brief. Barnes expects to be able to promote another roughouse in this city in the near future. iooi McDonald Block Quilchena Ave Finest Furnished Modern Rooms in the City. All outside rooms and well lighted by electricity. For rent by day week or month. mrs. j% a. McDonald Proprietress. Thp best commercial Job Printing in the interior at News Job Dept. Synopsis of Coal Mining Regulations. Coal mining rights of the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. . Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must Drop us a line if you are contemplating building POTTS & RUSSELL BUILDING CONTRACTORS J. A. MAUGHAN Solicitor, Etc. Office Opposite Armstrong'\"> Slore Quilchena Avenue. Merritt M. L. GRIMMETT, LL.B. Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal . Knights of Pythias Nicola Valley Lodge No. 46, meets in Reid's Hall every Wednesday night at 8 p. m. All visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. Knight J. Garroch, C. C. Knight R. Hebron K. R. S. Bids and Estimates Cheerfully Made. Box 122 Merritt, B.C. iontii U_C1__^_JV_V.<__, \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD-,v be described by sections, or legal sub- XarXqfridP aTon^The theatrical! divisions of Bections\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD and in unsurveyed years striae aiong ine meatncdi ^-.^-^^ \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD,a trant _nnii(,H _\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD;. nfc_.ii >,_. way since leaving Saskatoon, and his work last night was a pleasing surprise to his former acquaintances. The entire company know their lines backward, and this intimacy gives the players a comfortable degree of self- confidence and nonchalence. This show will be at the Central Hall on Wednesday evening February 28th at 8 p. m. Rev. J. A. Petrie. left'on Monday on a brief visit to Enderby. -o\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Lady Wanted To introduce HOUSE. AND HOME (the, Woman's Magazine); Make $10 to $20 weekly:- No money required. Sample: copy on request. Give references. Address Circulation Manager House and Home, 347 Pender treet west;:. Vancouver, B. G. territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. / Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchant able output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. 1. s W.-W..CORY, -. Deputy Minister of rhe Interior. N.B.\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. H. R. H. Christie, B.Sc, B.C.L.S. P. J. Dawson, B.Sc, D.L.S., B.C.L.S Christie & Dawson Civil Engineers Dominion and British Columbia Land Surveyors. KAMLOOPS, B. C. Branch - Ashcroft, B. C. UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Caskets and Coffins always on hand at reasonable prices. 6. PR B EST, Granit Ave. Merritt Open Day and Night ii Restaurant Quilchena Ave. Our excellent cuisine satisfies our customers. Prices\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDthe most reasonable in town. Harness and SaddSery Harness, Robes, Blankets, Trunks, Valises, etc. always in stock. Poultry and Stock Foods. Best of satisfaction in all departments. Prices are right. N. J. BARWiCK Nicola ... Merritt Put Your Money Into a New Home this year and make it earn you happiness and contentment. Can't get away from the fact that the home is the mainstay of this great country of ours and never will there be a time when you can buy the kind of lumber we are selling for less money. Better start planning early so as to get the ground broken as soon as the frost is out. We're ready any time to talk about your lumber needs Come in. \"There's No Place Like Home\" VANCOUVER LUMBER CO'Y. MERRITT, B. C. J. E. WALKER, Manager. A.F.&A Nicola Lodge No. 53 meets in R eid's Hall th e s econd Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m. S o j o u rn- ing brothers cordially invited. S. J. Solomon Fred S. Gay W. M. Secretary. Millinery Fancy Goods arche s MISS Mae MARRIOTT Specialist in Ladies' Accessories. Exclusive agent for D & A Corsets. Merritt Townsite Offices. Voght Street. SEE THE TAX NOTICE Nicola Assessment District. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Statutes, that Provincial revenue tax and assessed taxes, income and school tax, assessed and levied under the \"Assessment Act\" and amdndments, are due and payable on the 2nd day of January, 1912. All taxes collectable for the NICOLA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT are due and payable at my office, situated at the Government office, NICOLA, B. C. This notice, in terms of law, is equivalent to a personal demand by me upon all persons liable for taxes. . Datedrat Nicola, B. C, this 17th day of January, 1912. \" - ' W. N. ROLFE, Assessor and Collector, 50-5 Nicola Assessment District. TOR LIVERY, EXPRESS & DRAY WORK WE CAN MO,VE YOUR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OR YOUR HOUSE. CONTRACT WORK A SPECIALTY WOOD FOR SALE GEO. RICHES' OLD STAND COUTLEE AVENUE - - REAR DIAMOND VALE STORE The Place to Dine VOGHT STREET EXCELLENT CUISINE Wines and Liquors. Not only the best, but a long way.ahead, of the next best. I We are selling some of our goods at prices which everyone must notice as remarkable bargains. For instance, our. Men's Boots,=for-yghieh-weoisually-cfaar-ge~$6.5Q to-$5.0Q> ing sold for $4.00. Can you equal or beat it ? Men's Sweater Coats are now being sold for $2.00. Lower than coast prices. We have only thirty left. This is a fifty per cent reduction. We give you twenty per cent, discount on Flannelette goods if you buy now. We must clean our shelves for the splendid assortment of New Spring Goods which are expected any day. wmmwiim Limited. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD&m -mm* \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD>.)V>:..I-! \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD- \JLi. :\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD..___& jswcgEmaaiauargajgr: ,^^^ag^gg-gS^s_;^^fa__:sJg-n- \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD^.\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDViH\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD-\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDll--rrf.\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD-M--''.^-lliiT...J-^ \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD >~-____!_ME\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD_kJ2~\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD3'5>n&9&; ^Mfirenira\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDB^rer^^^^ ^j^y_ gL^g^^-g^fS^^^ THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 23, .1612. We have just received a new shipment of pipes consisting of the well-known B B B and Peterson. Also a nice selection of cheaper lines from which to choose. A. F. RANKIN Druggists. MERRITT, B. C. LOCAL AND DISTRICT J. A. Menzies went down to the coast on business last Wednesday. _____-o \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD < Provincial Constable O'Hara was in this city over last even- ing- o- J. J. Lane, auditor of the C. P. R., arrived in the city from Nicola today. R. G. S. Anthony, of the Willow Grange Farm at Canford, was in town on business today. Col. Flick was in town, on business today. He left for his home at Lower Nicola tonight. Rhys Hamer, of the genera1 passenger agent's office in Vancouver was in the city over Saturday. . o Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ferris left for a fortnight's trip to Vancouver and Victoria on Wednesday's train. Another dance is to be given in Middlesboro next Saturday, tomorrow, evening by the club members. Admission 75c. Mrs. N. J. Barwick and children came down from Nicola on Tuesday and returned to their home on Wednesday evening. A. L. Dingee went down to Vancouver on Wednesday after having spent a fortnight in the valley on business for his firm. Benjamin Browett, superintendent of the Diamond Vale Collieries returned from the convention of the mining institute on Monday. Born:-To Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dodd of Nicola, on Tuesday Feb. 20th 1912, at Kamloops, a son. Mother and child are both doing well. Alonzo Roberts arrived in town from his ranch at Aspen Grove this afternoon. L. Coggeswell, accountant for the Nicola Valley Pine Lumber ..company was in town this week from Canford Mills to attend the ball of the B. C. Horse. . . o Col. and Mrs. C. Flick were in town for the B. C. Horse dance on Tuesday evening. They returned to their home at Lower Nicola on Wednesday's train. Vernon H. Mott, formerly conductor on the local freight, is acting conductor of the passenger this week relieving Conductor Charles Sasseville, who is ill. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD o The final consideration of the pre-emption of P. H. Cantlin before a Crown Grant is issued is advertized in the Provincial Gazette. J. W. McCanu's pre-emption' is also advertized and John Garcia's. Miss Florence Morrisson, who has been staying with relatives in the upper part of the valley for the past few weeks, arrived in the city today and will spend a few davs here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD-\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD;\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDo \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDi \"A Cowboy's Girl,\" which is to be played by the John Pringle company of actors in the Central Theatre, on Quilchena avenue, next Wednesday night will be worth seeing. P. de Latour and family and C. Oland left for Vancouver on Wednesday's train. P. de Latour is' connected with the hydrographic survey and intends returning to Nicola in May or June. Special music has been prepared by the club members for the dance at Middlesboro on Saturday night, and a light supper is to be served at mienight. It is expected that a large number of local people will attend the dance at Middlesboro tomorrow night. H. Herberts, well known in the city and at Middlesboro, where'he was always prominent at sports, lelt early this week for Edmonton,. He expects to stop off for a few weeks at Calgary. At the amateur show in the Sunshine Theatre last Friday night young George le Pitre and Robert Hebron put up a most amusing sparring exhibition These amateur nights are proving to be a great success. Rev. Jas. Wagner, O. M. I,, was in the city over Sunday leaving for Lytton\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD on Monday's train. He states that additions will shortly be made to the Catholic Church at Lytton. D. Dodding was in town from Lower Nicola on business this week. -o\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD N. J. Barwick expects to commence the construction of up-to- date undertaking parlors in the near future. He states .that when the building is completed he will have one of the best equipped parlors in the mterior. A. B. Fletcher, who has for years been Mr. Grimmett's chief assistant, left on Tuesday for Edinburgh, Scotland. Duncan McPhail came down from Nicola to see him off. He will be greatly missed by his many friends in the Nicola Valley. In the memorial football match at Middlesdoro last Sunday the local team won by a score of 1\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD0. J. Angus McDonald left for I^tTon^'olr^tbU^ McDonald has been ill at her home in the Victoria Rooms for the past week and her husband came up from Lytton when he received the news of her illness. James Fairclough left for Revelstoke on Tuesday's train to attend the annnal convention of the L. 0. L. He is the delegate selected to represent the local lodge No. 1701. It is expected that there will be about one thousand members of the order attend the convention. Frank Barnes and Sid Mearon this spring are going to raise vegetables, horses, catttle' sheep and dogs and flowers on the handsome ranch they purchased recently. To commence their kennels they have acquired the famous Siberian tripehound \"Gold-Dust\", which was formerly the property of J. Peck Mc Swain. In addition to farming their estate they will erect a huge office building on one cor ner of it. They have a shipment of blooded stock en route. Their recent realty acquisition has an 1 area of 2 1-2 acres. Pooley Hall at Nicola Crowded With Merrymakers Friday evening. (From Our Own Correspondent) Last Friday evening, at Nicola the officers and members of Court Nicola 8931 A. 0. F. entertained a large number of friends from Nicola and the surrounding district at their Sixth Annual Ball in Pooley Hall. The guests came from as far away as Lytton and Quilchena, and were unanimous in pronouncing the dance quite as successful as the former ones given by the members of the order in previous years. The hall was tastefully decorated in greens and bunting, blended harmoniously. G. L. Murray acted as floor manager for the evening. The music was provided by P, Smith, violin, and Mrs. Grimmett and the Misses A. Vair, and Ruby Howse, pianistes. Among the ladies present were noticed Mesdames H. H. Matthews, who was tastefully gowned in pearl grey marquistete; Barwick, reseda taffeta silk; Grimmett, black and white striped silk; Mickle, black lace over silk; Foster, pearl namilos silk; Lauder (Quilchena), pongee silk trimmed with pink, Wood-Lee, grey silk crepe de chene; S. Kirby, mauve silk and chiffon; Durland, old rose silk; Strickland, white silk trimmed with blue; Shaw, black sequin net over satin; Gay, beaded ninon-de- soie over grey satin; Marshall, black silk; Peterson, brown silk; Sutherland (Lytton), black and white silk; Rhodes, white silk mull; and the Misses C. Woodward, cream messaline silk; M. Woodward, cream voile; C. Murray, pale blue silk; M. Murray, white silk, embroidered voile; Howse, deep cream with black trimming; Laird, pearl grey silk; Vair, white voile; McNeil, white chiffon; L. Carrington, black voile; G. Carrington, white net; Jackson, coral silk; Bradley, white silk; Leonard, blue silk; Brolin, plum coloured crepe de chene; Colk, white muslin; Fleming, old rose satin cloth trimmed with jet. Among the gentlemen present were Messrs Matthews, Barwick, Durland, Nash, Murray, Heslop, Hunter, Rev. J. Thompson, Gay, Captain Foster, Strickland, Grimmett, Dodd, Carrington, Ash, Riley, Wood-Lee, Subject, Goodisson, Solomon, Sutherland, Cowen, Marshall, Peterson, Perdue, P. and J. Smith, Croker, Lauder. Quinville. King, and Harrisson. members left after the aessions Thursday. The place of meeting has not selected. three next been MANAGEMENT i. WESTERN C. M The matter of first aid was discussed at some length by the members of the western branch of the Canadian Mining Institute last. Friday, Dr. F. C. Mc- Tavish, of the 18th Field Ambulance, A. M. C, being the principal speaker. \"The aid that may be given injured persons by those who have taken the instruction, is of great value,\" said Dr. McTavish. \"A great deal of needless suffering may be relieved. Accidents that are trivial in the beginning may become serious through lack of proper attention. \"We are planning first aid competitions and feel certain the Duke of Connaught when he visits Vancouver will be a patron for he is interested in the work. At the annual meeting of the association a few days ago a public demonstration was urged as a means of stirring up interest and enthusiasm.\" Mr' Charles Graham, of Middlesboro, in^^aiscussing^^DrT McTavish's remarks, said the chief value of the St, John's Ambulance was in the instruction from their doctors, but the doctors have different ideas of first aid, and there is not the same uniformity as in the St. John's centres. Mine Inspector Thomas Graham said more study should be given to the prevention of accidents and mining men should be educated along that line. In all hazardous occupations men finally fall into a sense of false security, he said. They become naturally careless. Some managers, he said, think they have the only safe mine. Then accidents occur, \"An old saying is Tt is the good roof that kills; not the poor one.' That is true. Miners working under a poor roof are careful where they would be careless under a good roof. Mine managers musthaye the co-operation of all the bosses and men.\" Mr. E. Jacobs, secretary, read several papers on coal mining. Mr. G. S. Malloch's paper on the coal basin of Groundhog mountain was briefly discussed. The morning attendance .was not I large, as many of the visiting Nicola Valley Steam Laundry Passes Into New Control During the week the announcement was made that the steam laundry on Voght street has passed to an entirely new management. The name of the person who has acquired it is not divulged yet. Indications are not lacking, however, that the new management is decidedly progressive. Already a force of carpenters has been put to work renovating the entire establishment and bringing it up to-date. No expense is to be spared in making it a first class laundry in every respect, and after Wednesday next the company will be ready to accept all the business offered, and to handle it expeditiously and economically. Mr. Miles, the manager, who recently arrived from the coast, and who has had experience in the largest laundries, states that there is absolutely no reason why first class work should not be turned out henceforward as the plant now contains the most up- to-date equipment that can be bought. The management wish to announce that they would be glad to have the public call and inspect the conditions under which they expect to handle the business of the city. Many changes are also being made in the bathrooms, which are being completely overhauled and renovated.s A feature that will meet with the approval of the public is the company's guarantee to replace any article which may be missing. , A novel feature which will be introduced in the near future is a sterilizing room in which all garments wilfbe thoroughly sterilized when received. It must be borne in mind that the management is absolutely new and that all work is under the'direct supervision of an expert laundryman. CURLING NOTES G. F. Ransom is active nowadays in ascertaining what curlers will be able to leave for Vancouver Bonspiel, March 18. Invitations to compete have been sent out by the Vancouver Club to over one hundred' curling clubs. Is is probable that one rink will be composed of A. W. Strickland, G. F. Ransom, M. L. Grimmett and F. Barnes. There appears to be a good deal of uncertainty as to who will be able to get away for the event. A NEW HEARSE Dan Munro this week received the first hearse ever seen in the valley. It is a particularly handsome vehicle and is understood to have cost $1100 aside from the freight charges incurred in shipping it from the east. J. Bampfield's father has been staying with him at his ranch at Mamette Lake for the past'six weeks. His father is a keen sportsman. The County Court list for hearing on the 28th is said to be the longest in tne history of the valley. The first cake of artificial ice ever manufactuaed in the Nicola Valley was turned out by the plant of the Nicola Valley/Meat Market this week. It weighed 225 pounds. The proprietors are having an electric sign put up today. It is the first in the valley. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 25th 1912. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School and Bible class.. Wednesday evening service 8 o'clock. On Sunday evening 25th Rev. E. R. McLean, Field secretary in connection with the S. S. work of this church will deliver an address, Rev. J. A. Petrie, Pastor. ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 25. Merritt\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD3 p.m. Nicola\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD11 a.m. and 7.30 Sunday School. Nicola\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD9.30 a.m. Merritt\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD2.30 p.m. J.^Thompson,^ Vicar. p.m. Methodist Church Sunday Services 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School and Bible Class 2 30 p. m. Monday 8 p. m. Young People's Society. Wednesday 7.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting. Strangers cordialy welcome. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD |Rev. C, F. Connor B. A., B. D. Pastor. You waste in looking up domestic help could be saved by simply inserting a \" Help Wanted\" ad. In our Classified Columns. Our paper is read by the desirable class, and goes Into hundreds of homes that get no other. 0*f*iM* l\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDf h, \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD W. IbCwd, HOSPITAL DONATIONS Next week a complete list of the subscriptions promised and given to the Hospital Board will be published. Murdoch Mclntyre has had extensive alterations carried but in the Coldwater, hotel., , The dining room has been repapered in a handsome design and preparations are now being made for the installation of an electric lighting plant of the most up-to-date type. F. Jackson passed through the city with R. Clark on today's train. W. de Moulin and H. H. Metz- ler of Vancouver have been busy installing the stage scenery in Central Hall for the past two days. De Moulin is one of the best scenic artists in Canada. MARRIOTT-HYSLOP At St. Andrew's manse in Van- cower last Friday evening Rev. J. McAuley united in marriage Miss Mae Marriott and W. K. Hyslop. The ceremony was wit nessed by Mr. and Mrs. Joslin and Mr. and Mrs. Somerville, relatives of the bride, and Arthur Hyslop, brother of the bridegroom. Charles L. Betterton of Victoria arrived here early in the week and left for Aspen Grove. He is expected to return tomorrow evening. Accompanying him is Edwin Stewart, a Victoria capitalist. G, Trehearne has purchased the acre formerly owned by Frank Steel, in the Diamond Vale Town.; site, and will erect a residence there this spring. ftoney 7\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD?*&& Well There are opportunities to., put your aurplua funds to profitable use without indulging in dangerous speculations. An ad. in our Classified Want Columns will put you into con- \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDunlcatlon with borrowers who have {food security, and who are willing to pay good interest for accoshroodatlon. CENTRAL HALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT . . .... .'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'.*\" c: THE BEST SHOW OF THE SEASON And an excellent company in the Big Western Comedy a Lou Austin was business several da. in town on s this week. 99 The Real Laugh Show. Seats now on sale at the Nicola0Valley Meat Market. Reserved Seats $1.00. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD nisiauww'w\"\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD' g\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDg\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDffgaBB\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDaB\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDmiimiffl\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDinF\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDHiB^^ v- H ir-' ~rzSf "Print Run: 1910-1916

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