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'^sUnr -L-~&^-^y Alberni Pioneer a? Volume 4. Port Alberni, B. C, March 4, 1911. No. 30 m I THE AMATEUR PLAYERS Comments By the Critic on "Slasher and Crasher" and "lei on Parle Francais." f nor did he need them. He easily made good in the dramatic. If the author of the sketch did not mean that Angelina should have the center of the stage and an opportunity to accept a few bouquets during the performance he certainly failed to count on a lady with such a winning personality and such dramatic ability as Mrs. Phil Watson being selected for the interpretation of the character. It was Mrs, Watson's initial bow in Alberni. She may have had previous experience on the stage, but she is in a class where she need not be judged by her experience. Angelina is a vivacious maiden who tastes, in rapid succession, the sen-! sations of adoration, love at first sight, doubt, jealousy and reconciliation. An amateur actress who can apparently forget that she is anyone but Angelina, and succeed also in making the audience forget it, is a rarity. Why didn't someone have a boquet to present to the star lady of the company. It would have been an extra dramatic treat to have seen Mrs. Watson step to the footlights and graciously acknowledge such a compliment. Miss Lowe as the mother of Angelina gave a pleasing presentation, and Miss Robertson, in a minor part, was also entitled to a share in the general verdict of success. It is often the case that the audience which is pleased with a fairly tolerable amateur show would not be half as well satisfied with the same performance if it were given by an ordinary professional company. When people patronize professional shows they want their money's worth in entertainment, and a mediocre performance will not be excused on the charitable consideration that the players or any of them lacked experience. By all but the critics, professionals are judged only by the work they present. When amateurs hold the boards it is different. Most all of them have kind friends or personal admirers in the audience who allow for the experience they have had, and are probably more interested in individual demonstrations of the possession of undeveloped talent than in what the show is worth as a whole. Looking at the amateur show in this light it was not surprising to find a large number of people highly pleased with the two performances given in Whyte's hall, under the ausp:ces of the Alberni Tenms club, on Thursday of last week. There were well known and popular young people in the cast whose first opportunity it was of showing how they could conduct themselves in the public glare, behind the footlights of a crowded theater. There was Miss Margaret Riddell, a girl just a little more than half way through her 'teens, in the leading feminine role of the first sketch. To begin with she betrayed no sign of stage fright. Her presence was pleasing, even charming. She was plainly but prettily gowned, and maintained a maidenly poise that compelled admiration. She was alert on her cues, and spoke with a distinct voice the tone of which harmonized with her attractive appearance and grace of movement. Notwithstanding all this no one would ever have mistaken herfora trained actress. She was an amateur, pure and simple, one who, for a first attempt, made a most creditable showing and created a general opinion that she is possessed ol talent well worthy of development work. , The fun makers of the sketch were George Roff and S. Bennett as Slasher and Crasher. Their acting was mainly acrobatic, but it was good. It produced all the laughs that were promised with a few thrown in for good measure. Miss Miles, P. Bayne and C. Blandy were the others in the play. Their scope was limited, but within it they fulfilled expectations. All three of them had been seen before, and their efforts met with appreciation. Pardon the possible provocation of jealousies, but it was in the second sketch, "Ici on Parle Francais," that the best acting occurred. A. L. Withers was supposed to have the leading role. But did he? It didn't seem altogether that way. As a comedian Mr. Withers has an established reputation, and he had been complimented, not flattered, in these columns on previous occasions. Maybe it was that this time he was only a star in an all star cast, but somehow he didn't seem to shine as usual. F. H. (Herbert) Swayne had a part difficult of impersonation. He was in the role of an amorous F"enchman. His dialect was rich, his mannerisms complied with the requirements of the role, and in a quiet, genteel way, he was funny. He made a hit. A little more j Qn a date in March, to be announced force of action in some places and he: later, I will offer for sale, by Public would have made a killing. | Auction, my entire household furniture Mr. Bennett appeared again, this | consisting of bed-room, dining-room time as Major Regulus Rattan of the and kitchen furniture. Fire Sweeps Waterhouse Wharf. LOSS IS OVER $15,000 Alfred Carmichael Believes Character Was Attacked General Store, Postoffice and Warehouses Go Up In Flame and Smoke—Mail Is Saved. Early last Sunday morning an alarm of fire was sounded through the town and practically the whole population awoke to see one of the fiercest and most spectacular conflagrations that has ever been witnessed in the district. The Editor of the Pioneer News Sir: Your unwarranted attack upon my character in last week's issue of "The Pioneer News" necessitates a statement, as the business you infer I did is not the kind done by me or anyone connected with our office. The issue is plain,—in so many words you state that I learned that Mr. Pickering intended to buy the Fitzgerald ranch, that I slipt in ahead of him and purchased in order to hold up Mr. Pickering for $3,000.—you draw the picture so that the public will arrive at that conclusion. The facts however are as follows: Mr. Neill l:sted the property with me prior to my going to Victoria, I sold it in S'ictoria taking a half interest in it myself, the ranch was purchased not as a speculation but as an investment, I returned to Alberni on Saturday the 18th. of last month, on the stage were I Mr. Pickering and Mr. Coulter. Mr. j Pickering stated that they were going to Holburg to take up government | land, they stopt at the Arlington, and I j went on to Port Alberni. On Monday afternoon I drove up to Mr. Neill's to close up the deal, Mr. Neill was busy at the time and afked me to call later, this I d;d, as were arranging some details Mr. Pickering The communication printed in the column alongside was handed to the editor of the Pioneer News on the street by Mr. Carnv'chael with a command that it be printed on the front page. Mr. Carmichael was wrathy as well as dictatorial, but when he was given to understand that the location of any communication in this paper was a matter that the editor reserved the right to settle for himself he modified his fighting tone and changed his command to a request made on the ground of fair play. Mr. Carmichael's letter is printed just as it was received, the erratic style of ! punctuation being his own. For two I reasons he ought to learn more about j the use of periods. One is that he could i improve the coherency of his explana- | tions, and the other is that he would have something to stop himself with, were spreading to the warehouses and other buildings located on the same wharf. The citizens who were attracted to the scene did the best they could to check the fire and save property, but their efforts, except in the case of the postoffice, located in the store, were useless. It is believed that all letters in the postoffice were saved. Within two hours the wharf had been swept bare of its buildings, and the flooring had been mostly burned away. The headquarters office of Janse & McDonnell, railroad contractors, was included in the destruction. The loss to this firm was not serious, most everything of any value being in the big safe. The cause of the fire is unknown. Since early in the previous evening there had been no fire in any of the stoves, and there was nobody in the store to drop lighted matches. One theory is that the fire might have been smarted by rats knawing at matches. C. Green, who sleeps in a room adjoining Janse & McDonnell's office, across the way from the store, was the first to discover the blaze and give the alarm. He was awakened by noises that sounded like light explosions, and looking through his window saw fire in the store, the illumination being in the hardware department where cartridges were popping. Mr. Green started the alarm going and then tackled the blaze At a meeting of the council of the sing'e handed. Tom Marshall was one Port Alberni board of trade, held in the of the first to £et to his assistance and A. E. Waterhouse's heavily stocked general store was ablaze, and the flames j walked into the office, and not observ-1 and saVe himself from pitfalls. If Mr. Carmichael had less thought of C. N. R. Survey Party Is Coming. District Engineer Hughes of the Canadian Northern railway was in Port Alberni on Thursday and Friday making arrangements for the placing of a large party of surveyors on the Alberni canal. * Now that construction is under way on the east coast of the island it is the intention of the company to have the location of the l'ne to this port completed as early as possible in order that there may be no break in the continuity of bu'lding operations AH Red Line. ing that we were talking business stood j some time at thestove chatting, on find ing out however that we were transacting bus'ness he walked out of the office with Mr. Harris who was with me, until I had finished, I then left. Mr. Pickering sa;d he was leaving town on Tuesday's stage as he had decided not to go up to Holburg, I asked him for his address as we always I get the addresses of all visitors and in- j quirers as a busineps proposition. While driving home Mr. Harris told me that Mr. Pickering was going to see Mr. Neill about the Fitzgerald ranch, I as he had heard that it was a good | place, this is the first intimation I had j that Mr. Pickering or anyone connected I with him had any intention that way. The same n;ght (Monday) about 8 p. m. I was called up on the phone, someone sa:d "Pickering speaking. How much do you want for the Fitzgerald ranch." I said "$10,000." He said "Thank you" and put up the receiver. The next thing I hear of the matter is the article you saw fit to write. To I gerald ranch, that I summarise you are wrong in the follow- j him in order to hold his own importance, less conceit of his own literary skill, and- less confidence in his own ability to convince people, he would not have rushed so recklessly into print, and that character, of which he has such concern, might have been the better off. He imagines that his character was attacked, and he is apparently under the impression that it was hurt by the attack. Mr. Carmichael is not much unlike many another man who, in attempting to defend him- Permanent Exhibit building last night, R. F. Blandy and R. J. Burde were appointed a committee to prepare information relative to the advantages of Al- bdrni canal to be forwarded to the promoters of the latest All Red scheme which is now before the government at Ottawa. Hard Times Dance. The "Hard Times" dance given in the Waterhouse hall last night did not attract a very large number of people, but those who did attend thoroughly enjoyed the unique affair. A supper was served at the Somass hotel at midnight when the guests took their food from frying pans and tin plates on a table spread over with newspapers. Tea and coffee was served in tin cups. Notice of Auction Sale of Furniture. did valuable work in saving the mai A raft loaded with lumber, the property of A. Watson, was tied to the wharf, and was in close danger when it was cut away and towed to safety by Tom Marshall, who used his gasoline launch for the purpose. ing counts- lst. and most serious. That I was aware that Pickering wanted the rancl, and bought it in to hold him up. 2nd. The ranch has not been pur- j chased for speculation, though of course there is a price that it can be bought at. 3rd. The difference quoted Pickering was not $3000 but $2000 and I would have had to consult my client before I could have closed at that figure. 4th. The sale was made in Victoria subject to confirmation five days previous to Mr. Pickering's appearance on the scene. The second compla:nt I have against you is that in your article dealing with Mr. Fletcher's enterprise you misstate entirely the position taken by the agents of the Alberni Land Co. Mr. Fletcher in his conversation with me never hinted that he was planning his industry "on a scale that will allow building anything from a rowboat to an ocean liner" he wanted to purchase lot eleven block sixteen one of the few waterfront lots still owned by the Land Co. for starting a boat house and a shop for building small boats, as our instructions do not allow us to sell waterfront Mr. Waterhouse estimates his loss at I )ots at present, we gave Mr. Fletcher a about $15,000, which is partially covered by insurance. He has not yet decided what he will do in the way of rebuilding. Arrangements have been made to take over the pool room building and turn it into a general store for the present. The postoffice has been temporarily established in the Somass restaurant building, which was vacated for the purpose. C. P. R. Will Build. Sufficient repairs have been made to the wharf to allow of the docking of the Tees and the discharge of cargo. Tom McLaughlin, purser of the Tees, which arrived from Victoria on Thursday night, remained in port to look after arrangements for the delivery of | freight. He was instructed by Capt. Troup to do everything possible to ac- Cape Coast Slashers. He had no aero batic opportunities to fall back upon, J. SIMS, Port Alberni lease of the land he required at the nominal rental of one dollar per year, and the taxes which amount to about $2.50 per annum, the only other condition being that the company reserved the right to give Mr. Fletcher six months notice to vacate in case of more important business transpiring, Mr. Fletcher accepted the terms and paid his dollar for a years lease. The Alberni Land company is only too willing to encourage small industries and I was particularly instructed in this instance to charge the nominal rent,—If Mr. Fletcher has plans on a large scale he will find the Land company ready and willing to meet him. We are always ready to give good reasons for our actions in handling the business of the Alberni Land company, and this office is open for enquiry, and we would ask you Mr. Editor to come straight here when you think there is a grievance instead of publishing slanderous statements, which while not doing , , any good to yourself or your paper, can commodate the patrons of the company , do a great deal of damage to the busi- until such time as more regular arrange- ness of our firm and the character of ments can be made. It is understood !the writer. Will you please give as that the building of the E. ft N. wharf, 'Zt'ZT^s £$0^ " "" which has been delayed for some time, j Yours faithfully, will be immediately commenced. Alfred Carmichael. self before he was accused, succeeded only in convicting himself before public opinion. When Mr. Carmichael says that in so many words the editor of this paper stated that "I ;learned that Mr. Pickering intended to buy the Fitz- slipt' in ahead of Mr. Pickering up for $3000" he says something untrue. As the words are entirely his own, and did not appear in this paper, the editor feels at liberty to conclude that Mr. Carmichael must have found them in his own conscience. Mr. Carmichael has also forgotten something. "The next thing I hear of the matter is the article you saw fit to write," is wrong. He heard of the matter in front of his own office, and he heard it from the editor within two days after the negotiations with Mr. Pickering. The amount $3000 was plainly stated to Mr. Carmichael on that occasion, and he failed to deny it or even to offer any Tght on the subject. But the difference in the amounts can make but little, if any, difference in the principle of the thing. To reduce the amount of a hold-up by $1000 does not change wrong to rght. The advance asked by Mr. Carmichael may have been nominally $2000, but an expose of the various schemes for sharing commissions might show that virtually it was more. It was only in the cold, plain facts of the Pioneer News report of the Fitzgerald ranch deal that Mr. Carmichael could find what he calls "an unwarranted attack" on his character. With regard to Mr. Fletcher's case there is more to be told, and it likely will be told later. In the meantime, by making the admission that the company reserved the right to give the owner of the proposed industry six month's no- tiee to vacate in case of more important business transpiring, Mr. Carmichael has made the case worse than it was stated. A little kind advice to you, Mr. Carmichael. Do not be too hasty about making your character and the methods of business n your firm's office matters of public interest by inviting newspaper discussion. While you are just now suffering from imaginary injury there is the possibility of your bumping into the real thing. Page 2 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, March 4, 1911 PIONEER NEWS. Published at Port Alberni, B. C, and issued every Saturday. R. J. Burde. Editor. Subscription Rate, :.00 per year Port Alberni, B. C, March 4. 1911. Farm Lands and Wages The average value of occupied farm Iand in the Dominion during the year 1910, according to an official census bulletin issued at Ottawa a few days ago, was $38.45 per acre or 15 cents less than for the previous year. It was highest in British Columbia, where the cost of clearing is heavy and the land is largely occupied for fruit growing—the average being $74 per acre, or 56 cents per acre more than in the previous year. Ontario comes next with $48 per acre, which is $2.22 less than in 1909. Farm help for the summer season of 1910 shows an average of $35.15 per month for males and $20.70 for females, counting board, as compared with $33.69 and $19.08 respectively in the previous year. Males have an average of $347.10 ly be understood, in fact, it is, as has been said, "worth its weight in Cobalt silver or Yukon gold." The booklet may be had from the leading newsdealers, or for 25 cents from the Canadian Facts Publishing Co.,667Spadina Ave., Toronto. WATER NOTICE. Notice ia hereby Riven that an application will be made under Part V. of the Water Act 1909 to obtain a license in the Clayoquot division of the Alberni water district. The name, address and occupation of the applicant is C. B. Sword for the Hon. the Minister of Marine and fisheries, Ottawa. The name of the lake stream or source.—Ternan Creek, Mowing into Anderson Lake. The point of diversion.—About 250 yards from the mouth. The quantity of water applied for—Three cubic feet per second. The character of the proposed works—Dam and pipe line. The premises on which the water is to be used- Dominion Fish Hatchery. The purposes for which the water is to be used — Fish culture. Area of Crown land intended to be occupied by the proposed works.—16.6 acres. This notice was posted on the 2nd. day of January. 1911. and application will be made to the Commissioner on the 21st. day of March, 1911. Give the names and addresses of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose lands are j likely to be affected by the proposed works- Owners of Timber License Nj. 892. C. B. SWORD. Postoffice address—New Westminster, B. C. fbll You are Invited to Call and Inspect my New Stock of Buggies and other Rigs. Buggies from $80 to $140. Two-seated rigs and delivery wagons, $95 to $125. E. M. Whyte. - Alberni AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery, Plows, Harrows, Gasoline engines, Waggons, Buggies, Bicycles, Wire Fencing and Pumps. LAND ACT NOTICES. JAS. R. MOTION, Real Estate and Insurance. Lots and Acreage for Sale. mproved Lands For Sale In Large or Small Acreage to Suit the Purchaser. Also some fine, choice Corners now doing business. Moderate Prices. Easy Terms. M. TEBO, P. O. Box, 53, ALBERNI, B. C. Boot and Shoe Repairing ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that J. L. Leeson, of Quatsino, B. I C. occupation rancher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: ! Commencing at a post planted about 60 chains I north of the northeast corner of Lot 38, Rupert ! Shoe Repairing Outfit of Victoria and females $209.69 per year COUntmg j district, and marked J. L.L'sN. E. corner, thence ' , i „ • , l qoqc on «v^i (wic no ' west ,lu chains, thence 3011th (10 chains, thence board, as against $.«6.29 and $i0b. 08 east60 chains, thence north 60 chains to point of respectively for 1909. The highest commencement, and containing 320 acres more or prices per month in summer are paid in J. L. Leeson, J. W. Kelly, Agent January 20. 1911. Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, where they are $40 and over for males and $25 and over for females, counting board. The average rate of board per month ranges from $8 for males and $6 for females in Prince Edward Island to $20 and $17 respectively : Indian Reserve, and marked J. E. K's N.W. cor" M \ ;, r ^ ner, thence following shoreline east, south, west ; and north to point of commencement, and containing three acres more or less. Jennie E. Kelly, F, M. Kelly. Agent. January 18. 1911. feb25 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Jennie E. Kelly, of Victoria, B. C„ occupation spinster, intends t:> apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing-at a post planted at the northwest cornerof small island in Winter Harbor, east of Parties desiring to have their Boots and Shoes Repaired by the Champion can do so by leaving them at Duncan's Horse Millinery Shop, Alberni. Freight and Express charges Free. J. E. DUNCAN Margaret St., Alberni. par month in British Columb'a. The Ground Floor. Once upon a time, as the story goes, a fox and a groundhog went out for a walk, and their talk ultimately drifting on to the subject of the various schemes which even in that day were being presented to a credulous public by which j f,,ll'mi '• ""' s"""'-;; liv' '• ih«'!"'t''"!1 'Il,l';,sl' they might, get-rich-quick, the fox, re- j cognizing the increasing interest of the groundhog in the subject, remarked: "Would you like, my boy, to get in on the ground floor of an absolutely sure thing?" And the groundhog's readiness to embrace such an exceptional opportunity being immed:ately commu- n:cated, the fox said: "All right then, you have only to open the plum will fall into it—there you are," and suiting the action to the word, he pointed to a juicy piece of meat which was hanging from a bush near by. As the groundhog reached for it, the carefully concealed trap, to which the fox had all along been leading him, was sprung, and the fox walked off with the meat. The foxes which are on your track today are more numerous than ever, and the number of get-r'ch-quick schemes with which you are beset is also increasing. The ground-floor-plan is worked overtime, and the "fox" in ninaty-nine times cut of one hundred walks off with the "plum" If, however, the people of Canada are seriously looking for a "sure thing" in which to invest their savings, that sure thing is available to them in the Canad:an Government Annuities proposition, by which, for the payment of a small sum each month they can provide an income to begin at any age after the age of 55 ample for all needful requirements, and which no process of law can deprive them of. You should be interested in the subject, and information will be supplied you either by your postmaster or by the Super'ntendent of Annuities, Ottawa, to whom letters go free of postage. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District o5 Alberni. Take notice that I, Ernest Fletcher, of Alberni. occupatt >n boat builder, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the south side of Rodger creek, at a point where it empties into the Somass river, thence south (7) seven chains, following the Somass river, thence in a northeasterly direction to a point on Rodger creek, about (10) chains distant, thence following creek to point of commencement, containing three acres, more or less. Ernest Fletcher. Dated February 21st.. 1911. feb25 ALBERN! LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take notice th. t Arthur Hammond Cole, of Vancouver, B. C. occupation clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase thefollowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast correr of Lot 83, Barclay, thence north about 32 chairs to the northeast corner of said Lot 83, your mouth and i thence follow ing the south and southwest boundaries of Timber Lra=e 21. east about 32 chains, south about 1(1 chains, east about 24 chains, south abiut 16 chains, to the north boundary of Timber Limit 39.514. thence west about 5b" chains to the point of commencement, and containing 140 acres more or less. Arthur Hammond Cole. Dated February 19. 1911. feb25 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that the Canadian North Pacific Fisheries, Limited, a body corporate, of Victoria, B. C. intends tj apply for permission to purchase the following Pescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted at high water mark 30 chains, more or less, in a direction easterly from the noithwest corner of Lot 212. Rupert District, thence 20 chains south, thence 20 chains east, thence 20 chains north, thence westerly following the sinuosities of the foresho'-e line of Narrow Gut Inlet t3 point of commencement, said to contain 40 acres more or less. Canadian North Pacific Fisheries. Limited. Per William Charles Meyerstein. Dated January 24th.. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barkley. Take notice that Henry Robert Gar- gard, of Vic'o'ia, B. C, occupation electrical engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. W. corner and situate about 80 chains distant in a westerly direction from the N. W. corner of Lot 67, Barkley District; thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 cnains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres. Henry Robert Garrard, Stanley Wood, Agent. Dated Jan. 25, 1911. WRIGHT PORRITT, PHOTOGRAPHER First Ave, Port Alberni. Specialist in Children's Portraits and High Class Postcards. The Arlington Hotel The best known house on the. West Coast of Vancouver Island. Fitted with modern conveniences and tastefull and comfortably furnished throughout. Hot and Cold Baths. Most central location—the home of the tourist, the mining, timber, and commercial man. M. A. WARD, Proprietor, ALBERNI, B. C. The Somass Hotel W. H. MARCON & CO. Real Estate, Notary, and Insurance. General Agents. AGENTS: Cunard and Djnaldson Steamship companies. Pacific Coast Wood Pipe company. Correspondence Solicited. Port Alberni, B. C. Wm. E. Ryder, Manager.* Everybody Is Invited To call at Leonard Frank's Studio and see his collection of Artistic Photographic Enlargements. Commercial Photography s Enlarging to Any Size E. Carvell, Contractor and Builder Architect PORT ALBERNI, B. C. CLARKE, THE PAINTER ALBERNI, B. C. 5,000 Facts About Canada. The 1911 edition of this indispensable collection of concrete, crip Canadian Facts, edited by Frank Yeigh, of Toronto, the well known lecturer and Coal Prospecting Liceness. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. Notice is hereby given that. 30 days after date, I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal, coal oil and petroleum, upon the foreshore and be- nea'th the water on the following de- writer, and author of the new book, ' scribed lands: "Through the Heart of Canada," has ' Commencing at a postplanted at high , , , . -,, , ... ' water mark on the east shore of Alber-] been issued and is filled with fresh data! ni c.Ana\t and one-half mile north from I of a most interesting and illuminating j the southwest corner of Lot 1, Alberni character. It is a marvel of condensa-' District, thence 80 chains west, thence tinn nrpsenrinir in small snare striking ' 80 cha,ns northl thence 80 chains east, tion, presenting in small space sinking thence following the ghore ,ine at high figures relating to every phase and de- water mark, in a southerly direction, to partment of Canada s resources, trade tne pojnt 0f commencement. and national life. • Located February 22nd., 1911. Its popularity and wide sale can easi-l By jj q Mellin. A number of enquiries are being received for Blocks of Land from 2 to 10 acres in extent, cleared or uncleared, suitable for market gardening within one to three miles of town. As we expect the number of enquiries to increase this coming spring, we will be pleased if owners of property suitable for market gardening or chicken ranches would send in a concise description with price and terms to our office so that we can place the same before probable purchasers. Carmichael & Moorhead, Ltd., Port Alberni and Chancery Chambers, Victoria. The Barclay Sound Cedar Co., Ltd. All Kinds of High Grade and Dimension Lumber, Lath and Shingles Promptly Delivered. PLACE ORDERS through the mail to office. New Alberni. WANTED The Royal Bank of Canada Incorporated 1869. Head Office: Montreal. Capital Paid up, - $ 5,000,000 Reserve Fund - 5,7oo,ooo Total Assets - 70,000,000 A General Banking Business Transacted. Savings Bank Department 'SSS^'iStf SS^f S: the highest current rate. No Delay in Withdrawing. RtnL-inrr lw Moil DePosits may be made and withdrawn bv mail. Ddlllllllg uy mail Fullest particulars will gladly be given by letter regarding all departments. One Hundred Branches and Agencies. Twenty-One Branches in British Columbia. Correspondents Throughout the World. Branches at Alberni and Port Alberni W. R. H. PRESCOTT, Manager %v Page 3 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, March 4, 1911 Settlers Moving Up West Coast Government Agent Rayson has plans for a generous expenditure of money on public works, particularly roads, at the north end of the island during the coming summer, this being called for by the agricultural development in the San Josef valley, where the population is being rapidly increased by immigration. Last week five new families moved into the valley, and Peter Glerup, who accompanied them to their new homes, has arranged for the arrival of twenty more families in April. These people are from various parts of the United States, and are now waiting in Seattle ready to move, with ample supplies of settlers effects, io the north end of Vancouver island as soon as it is made possible by weather conditions and road improvements for them to reach their pre-emptions with their goods. It is an industrous colony in the San Josef valley, and all the settlers are prosperous. Mr. Glerup believes that the development of the valley and the growth of population will be such within the next two years that it will be considered one of the most important districts on Vancouver island. LAND ACT NOTICES. Owing to the overcrowded condition of the provincial jail at New Westminster the jail at Nanaimo, which has been closed for a number of years, has been re-opened and a batch of prisoners to the number of thir'y has been transferred to it. "AT IT HERE SIIICE 19001' ^W/RasJr' ^SavelourHonef, ■*G,mmtxict How! We want evayoue to kiow %t we are paying - C' Merest-, per annum credited fifthly on. savings deposits ($1- cttblth- jupwari nee1 drawatV cheque & + ^ b% Interest^ on time deposits of* ^moutb&over.* We invest money for clients in first mortgages & lo a general financial business. We waril^fe saving accnt & if you are not saving sysTemaTicauy, ♦ * ■*• •+• Commence NOW WiMS. Deposits "bf mail TT7> + + + easily Tiamlkfj — Imcm send by Draff, Post Office + Cypress Order or Re&isterecT^ Letter & withdrawals can be mabT^ -»~+ '* ** any way you wish. Responsible Refer tfi~^*+ + - - Duns, Bystreets, or to anyone tu- VMG0UV6R- ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I. Richard Sidney Thornton, of Ucluelet, occupation engineer, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south point and following the shore till this point is again reached, enclosing about one acre of land. This island is situated in Ucluelet Arm. beingdue north of the S.E. corner post, and due east from the N. W. corner post of lot 284, Clayoquot District. Richard Sidney Thornton. Date November 12th., 1910. ALBEHNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that W. E. Miller, of Victoria, occupation manager West Coast Fishing ancl Curing Co. Ltd., intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land : Commencing at a pott planted at northwest corner West Coast Fishing and Curing Co., Ltd, l.G acre block, east lot, 282, Clayoquot District, thence N astr, 250 feet, thence E astr 219 feet, thence S astr 208 feet, thence S 790 W astr 223 feet, and containing 1.15 acres more or less, William Ernest Miller, Dated December 23rd. 1910. dec31 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Andrew E. T. Liddle, of Vancouver, B. C. occupation real estate agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted 25 chains west of N. W. corner of Kelso- mat I. R., Vargas Island, Clayoquot, thence north 40 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Andrew E. T. L*"ddle, Agent F. C. Garrard. Date January 6, 1911. ALBEHNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I, Charles Green, of Port Aibevni, occupation clerk, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commenc'ng at a post planted at the farthest s E corner of 1021, thence west 40 chains, thence south 68 30 chains or less, thence esst 80 cha'ns, thence norih 80 chains or less to one of the corners of T L 85, thence west 10 chains, thence south 10 chains:, thence west 10 cha;ns, theive south 20 chains, thence west 20 cha'ns, thence north 18.30 chains to pointof commencement, containing 530 acres or less. Charles Green, W. F. Gibson, agent. December 31, 1910. janl4 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I, H. J. Hillier, of Ucluelet, B. C, occupation telegraph agent intend to a| ply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a p -st planted at the south east corner oi Lot 18, near Ucluelet Aim, thence north 35 cnains, thence east £0 chains, thence south 35 chains, thence west 30 chains to point of commencement. Herbert James Hillier. Dated Dec. 15th., 1910. jan7 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Clayoquot Take notice, that Benjamin T. Hale, of Towanda, Penn., U. S. A., occupation timberman, iritthds to apply for permission to purchase the following defer bed lard : Commencirg at a post planted abou' one nrle in a south-westerly direction from the s W corner | ost of Indian reserve, on east s'de of Hesqu'ot harbor, thence 81 cha'ns east, thence 80 chains north to shore, thence following shore line in a westerly and southwesterly direction to po'nt of commencement, conlaiivng C40 acres more or less. Benjamin Taylor Hale, December 6th, 1910. janl4 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Olive McEachran, of Spokane, Washington, occupation school teacher, intends tofipp'y for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted abou! two miles north and three miles west from the southeast corner of Township 20, m;y ked O McE's S W corner, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, (hence south 80 cha:ns, thence west 80 chains to po'nt of commencement, containing 640 aires, more or less. Olive McEachran. Dated November 23rd, 1910. ' jan7 LAND ACT NOTICES. LAND ACT NOTICES. it now aMityay M!TT DowTr^ek* Co. Ltd. 12 Vancouver B.G.< NOTICE. MINERAL ACT. Certificate of Improvements. Defiance Mineral Claim, situate in j the Alberni Mining Divisioi of Alberni ! District. Where located: On left bank of Han- j dy Creek, in the Alberni Canal. Take notice that Mike Comerford, i Free Miner's Certificate No. 37047 B, intends, sixty days from the date here- . of, to apply to the Min'ng Recorder for j a CerMlicate of Improvements, for the 1 purpose of obta"ning a Crown Grant of ■ the above claim. I And further take notice that action, under sect'on 37. must be commenced ; before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 23rd. day of January, A. D .1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Frank Boyd, of Quatsino, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at j. post planted about two miles north and one mile east from the southeast corner of Township 20, marked F. B's S W coi'ner, thence north 40 chains, thenceeast 80 chains thence south 40 chains, thence west 80 chains to pointof commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less. Frank Boyd. Dated November 25th. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Gus. Moerman, of Quatsino, B. C.i occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles north from the south east corner of Township 20, marked G. M's S W corner thence north 40 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less. Gus Moerman. Dated November 24th, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that William T. Hannah, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation electrician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow ing described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles north and three miles west Irom the southeast j corner of Township 20, marked W T H's N W corner, thence east SO chains, thence south 40 chair.s, tnence west 80 chains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acies, more or less. William T. Hannah. Dated November 24th. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT Distiict of Rupert Take notice that Eliza Ellis, of Victoria, B. C, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described I iands: ] Commencing ata post planted about five mi'es west and one mile north from the southeast corner of Township 20, and marked E E's southeast corner, thence north 80' chains, thence west 80 cnains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to pointof eomn.encement. containing C40 acres, more or less. Eliza Ellis. Dated November 22d. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that William .1. Donahoo. occupation miner, intends to apply f.r cern.ission to purchase the follow ing described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles north and one mile west from the southeast coiner of Township 20 and marled W J D's S W corner, thence north 80 chair.s, thence east 20 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east t.0 chains, thence south 40 chair.s, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 4to acres, moie cr less. William J. Donahoo. Dated November 23rd, 19*.0. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT Distrii t of Rupert Tate notice that George H. Wilsjn, of Spokane, Washington, occupation engineer, intends to apply fur permission tj purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post plarted about five miies west from the southeast corner of Township 20. marked G H W's S W coiner, thence north 40 cnains, thence east 80 chains thence south 40 chains, thence west 80 chains tj poir.t of commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less. Gecrge H. Wilson. Dated November 22d. 1910.' ' ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT Dist.ii t of Rurert Take notice that William McEachran, of Spokane, Washington, occupation blacksmith, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow ing described lands: * Commencing at a post planted about 2 miles north and 5 miles west from the southeast corner of Tow nship 20, and marl ed W McE's S W corner, thence north 80 chaii.s. thence east £0 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 60 chair.s to poir.t of commencement) containing 1*40 acres, more or less. William McEachran. Dated November 24. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take nctice thut Mai el M :Eachran, of Spokane. Washington, occupation Spinster, intends toapply for permission to purchase the followingdesciibed lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles noi th and foi r miles w est from the southeast cor" rev of Tow nship 20, and marl ed M McE's S W correr. thence north E0 chains, thence east £0 chains. thence south £0 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencen.ent. containing 640 acres, more or less. Mabel McEachran. Dated November 2Srd, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice th;.t Minnie McEachran, of Spokane; Washington, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following desciibed lands: Commencing at a post planted about two mi'es m ith and two miles west of the southeast corner of Township 20. marked M McE's N W correr, thence east 80 ehains, thence south 80 chains thence west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains, thence west 40 chair.s, thence nortii 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 480 acres, more or less. Minnie McEachran. Dated November 24th. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT Distiict of Rupert Take notice that John J. McEachran. of Spokane. Washington, occupation merchant, intends toapply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencingat a post planted about two miles north and two miles west from the southeast cor" ner of Township 20, and marked J J McE's S W corner, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to pointof commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. John J. McEachran. Dated November 28rd. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Eliza J. McEachran. of Spokane, Washington, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow ing described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles noi th and five miles west from the southeast corner of Township 20, and marked E. J. McE's SE correr. thence north £0 chains, theuce west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less, Eliza J. McEachran. Dated November 22nd. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Agnes McEachran. of Spokane, Washington occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles noith and one mile west from thesoutheastcorner : of Township 20, marked A. McE's N W corner. thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chuins. thence north 80 chains to ! pointof commencement, containing(M0acres, more ! or less. Agnes McEachran. 1 Dated November 24th, 1910. albern: land district. District of Rupert. Take notice that A. W. Berger, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation hotel manager, intends to apply for permission to purchase the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast cornerand marked A. W. B., N. E., located 200 chains south of the southeast corner of Section?. Township 28, Rupert District, tnence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commence" ment. A. W. Berger, Per C. H. Walker, Agent. Date, Nov. 22, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Louis Vincent, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation barber, intends to apply for peimission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the so-thw est corner and marked L. V.. S. W.. located 120 chaii.s south of the southeast corner of Section 5, Township 28. Rupert Distiict, thence north £0 chains, thenceeast 80 chains, thente south 80 chains, thence west 80 chairs to point of commencement. Louis Vincent. Per C. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 22 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that George Vincent, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation barber, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north'w e^t corner and marked G. V., N. W., located 120 chains south of the southeast corner of Section 5. Township 28, Rupert District, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west SO chains to point of commencement. George Vincent. Per C. H. Walker, Agent. Date, Nov. 22, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupeit Take notice that Joseph N. Raybould, of Vancouver, b. C.i occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner and marked J, N. R.. N. W., located 200 chains south of the southeast corner of Section 5. Township 28. Rupeit District, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to poir.t of eomn.encement. Joseph N. Raybould, PerC. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 22, 1910. ALBEHNI LAND D'STRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Isaac Richard Turney, of Vancouver. B. C, occupation mechanic, intends to apply for permission t.> purchase the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southwest cornerand marked I. R. T.. S.W, located 3 0 chainssouth of the southeast correr of Section 4, Township 28. Rupert Distiict, thence noith 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thente south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to pointof com" mencement. Isaac Richard Turney. Per C. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 24, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take nctice that Isaac McTavish. of Vancouver, B C., occupation broker intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest cornerand marked I. McT.. N. W.. located 3.0 chains south of the southeast correr of Section 4, Township 28, Rupeit District, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence noith 80 chains, thence west 80 chains ti point of commencement. Isaac McTavish. Per C. H. Walker, Agent. Date, Nov. 24. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert. Take notice that Oliver Hemphill, of Vancouver. B. C, occupation contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described iands: Commencing ata post planted at the southwest corner ami marked O. H., S. W., located 210 chains south of the southeast correr of Section 8, Township 28, Rupert Distiict, thence north 80 chains, thenceeast 80 chains, thence south 80 chains. thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Oliver Hemi hill. Per C. H. Walker. Agent, Date, Nov. 24, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice thht Jessie Elizabeth Passmore, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest cornerand marked J. E. P.. N.W,. located 240 chains south of Ihe southeast corner of Section 3, Township 28, Rupert District, thence south 80 chains, thence east 60 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Jessie Elizabeth Passmore, Per C. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 24. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Mrs. Rose Thornton, of Vancouver, B. C.i occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner and marked R. T., S. W., located 240 chains south of the southeast corner of Section 2, Township 28, Rupert District, thence north 80 chains, thenceeast 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Mrs. Rose Thornton, Per C. H. Walker. Agent. Date. Nov- 25, 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. Distiict of Rupert. Take notice that Margaret L. Passmore, of Vancouver, B. C. occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase thefollowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner and marked M. L. P., N.W:, located 240 chains south of the southeast corner of Section 2, Township 28. Rupert District, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, Margaret L. Passmore. PerC. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 25. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Annie Maria Whyte, of Vancouver, B. CM occupation married woman intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner antl marked A. M. W., NW., located 200 chains south of the southeast corner of Section 1, Township 28, Rupert District, thence soutii 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, tlience north HO chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Annie Maria Whyte, PerC. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 25, 1910. dec24 LAND ACT NOTICES. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take nctice that Goo. S. Kerr, of Vancouver, B. Ci occupation gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following descrihed lands: Commencing at. a post planted at the southeast corner and marked O. S. K.. S. E., located £0 chains south of the southeast corner of Section (i Township 23, Rupert Distiict, thence north S(i chains, thence west SO chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, Geo. S. Kerr. Per C. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 21st.. 1910. ' ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that George A. Kennedy, of Vancouver. B. C. occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following descrihed lands : Commencing at a post planted at the northeast correr and marked G. A. K.. N. E„ located 80 chains south of the southeast corner of Section (>. Township 28. Rupert Distiict, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence nortii 80 chains, thence east 80 chuins to point of commencement. George A. Kennedy, _ . „ , Per C. H. Walker. AKer.t. Date, Nov. 21st.. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupeit Take notice that Richard A. Henderson, of Vancouver, B. C.i occupation tailor, intends to apply for peimission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corr.er and marked R. A. H.. S. E., located 120 chains south of the southeast corner of Section 5, Township 28, Rupert Distiict, thence north SO chains, thence west SO chains, thence south SO chains, thence east SO chains to pointof commencement. Richard A. Henderson PerC. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 22. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupei t Take notice that David D. Breckenridge, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation clerk, intends tj apply for permission to purchase the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner and marked D. D. B.. N. E.. located 110 chuirs so. th of the southeast correr of Section r. Township 28, Rupert District, thence south £0 chairs, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence cist SO chains to poir.t of commencement. David D. Breckemidge, Per C. H. Walker, Agent. Date. Nov. 21st., 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Rupert Take notice that Peter Alexander, of Vancouver. B. C, occupation clerk, intends to apply for j.permission to purchase the following desciibed j lands: I Commencing at a post planted at the northeast i correr and marked P. A.. N. E.. located 120 chains j south of the southeast correr of Section 5, Tow n- ship. 28. Rupeit District, thence scuth SO chains. thence west 80 chains, thence north SO ciiains, thence east 80 chains to pointof commencement. Peter Alexander. Per C. H. Walker. Agent. Date, Nov. 22. 1910. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that we. Wm. Spittal and Wm. Gro- 1 gan of Vancouver and Victoria, prospector and woodsman, intend to apply for permission to lease thefollowing described lands for q uarry ing purposes : Commencing at a post planted at the : southeast corner, about 40 chairs from Rose Marie and west side of Elk river : thence w est SO chains; ■ thence north 40 chairs; thence east £0 chains; thence south 40 chains t.i place of commencement; Dated November 29th., 1910, Wm. Siittal, dec31 Wm. Grogan. ALBEHNI LAND UiSTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take Notice that I, Maud Nicholas, of Aibevni, occupation married woman, intend to apply tor permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N E corner of Lot 684, thence west 40 chains more or less, thence north 20 chains, thence oast 40 chains more or less to the N W corner of Lot 1023, thence south 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. Maud Nicholas, R. W. Lindsay, agent. January 19th, 1911. " jan28 Coal Prospecting Liceness. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. Notice is hereby given that thirty clays after date we intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum under the foreshore and submarine area of the Alberni Canal, and described as follows: Commencing at a post placed at the S. W. corner of Block 115, Lot 1, Alberni Land District, and marked N. E. corner, thence west 80 chains, thence south 55 chains, thence east 80 chains to high water mark on east shore of Alberni Canal, thence northerly along the shore to point of commencement. Chas. A. McNaughton. Thos. Rowley. January 5th., 1911. 4LPERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. Take notice that thirty days after date we intend to apply for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at, the s w corner post of block 115, Lot 1, Alberni district, and marked s E corner, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains or less east to a point on the east bank near the mouth of the Somass river, thence following the shore line at high water mark in a southerly direction to point of commencement containing 600 acres more or less. G. A. Spencer, George H. Bird. Jan. 12, 1911. janl4 Page 4 >S| ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, March 4, 1911 FURNITURE All kinds of Household Furniture in Stock at Mainland Prices A. I. BIND ALBERNI The Imperial Steam Laundry Of Nanaimo, B. C, has opened a Branch in Port Alberni. Laundry will be called for every Wednesday and delivered every Tuesday evening. White Labor Only. W. E. Morrissey, Agent, than a walk, and drivers of automobiles to slow down. C. Jacobsen, of Quatsino, was among the passengers on the Tees, southbound, on Monday. He was on his way to Idaho, where he will spend some time visiting friends. E. James, who had been a resident of Alberni since last fall, left on Thursday for Victoria to resume his residence there. Jules Donner and James Wilson, who had been doing development work on M. A. Ward's mining claim the Hettie Green, near Clayoquot, returned on the Tees on Monday. Constable McLeod, of Clayoquot, left on Monday for Vancouver. Conservative Meetings. The Alberni Conservative association maets in the Carlin hall, upstairs, the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Leonard Frank, Secretary. Local News In Brief ALBERNI REPAIR SHOP Bicycle Repairing, Lathe Work, Brass Castings, General Mechanical Repairs GERTRTDE STREET. AH Kinds of Painting Paper Hanging, Interior Decorating. TOM COSTEN, - ALBERNI F. H. Swayne returned on Thursday from Victoria Wright Porritt has sold his house and lot on F'.rst avenue to Norman Wood, and will take up his residence at Bamfield. Sep. Waring, a student in the Manson academy at Pitt Meadows, is visiting his home in Alberni. J. G. C. Wood, provincial government road superintendent, who has had headquarters at Nanaimo, will move to Alberni. The Ladies gnildof St. Albans church held a flower sale and social in Water- house's hall on Tuesday m'ght, and provided a most enjoyable entertainment. SURVEYING. GEORGE A. SMITH, C. E., B. C. I Land Surveyor. Surveys of timber , limits, mineral claims, and land sub- divis'ons. Address, P. 0. Box 23, Alberni. H. H. BROWNE, civil and mining engineer, and Provincial land surveyor, has opened an office in Alberni. and is prepared to receive orders for work in any part of the district. P. Miles, local representative of the Red Cliff Lumber company, returned on Tuesday from a bus'ness visit to Vancouver. Charles Culliton, bridge contractor on E. & N. railway construction, returned on Tuesday from Spokane where he spent the past two months. F. J. Lumsden, wholesale boot and shoe dealer of Vancouver, was in the two towns this week. A sitting of the County Court, Judge Barker presiding, will be held in the Court House, Alberni, on Wednesday, March 22, commencing at 10 a. m. Eighty tons of pottery clay was shipped from Kyuquot Sound to Victoria on the Tees this week. Otter Point is about to organize a branch of the Vancouver Island Development League. This district has heretofore been amalgamated for publicity purposes with the Sooke district, but those interested now consider that a separate branch is necessary in view of the developments expected with the building of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway. John Stringer, of Beaver creek, returned on Tuesday from Vancouver. Mrs. M. A. Ward left on Tuesday on a visit to Vancouver and Victoria. LAND REGISTRY ACT. In the matter of an application for a Duplicate Certificate of Tit'e to Lot 282, Clayoquot District. Notice is hereby given that it is my intention after the expiration of one month from the date of J the first publication hereof +o issue a Duplicate Certificate of Title to said land issued to August j H. Lyche on the 2£th day of July. 1907. and numbered 15548c. S. Y. Wootton. Registrar-General of Titles. Land Registry Office, Victoria, B. C, the lEth. day of February, 1911. Mrs. Phil Smith, of Victoria, who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Pineo in Alberni, left on Saturday for home. WATER NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that an application v. ill be made under Part V. of the Water Act 19r9 to obtain a license in the Clayoquot division of the Alherni water district. The name, address and occupation of the applicant is C. B. Sword for the Hon. the Minister of Marine and fisheries. Ottawa. The name of the lake, stream or source—Taylor creek flowing into Kennedy lake. The point of diversion—About 7C0 yards from the mouth. The quantity of water applied for—Three cubic feet per second. The character of the proposed works—Dam and pipe line. The premises on which the water is to be used- Dominion Fish Hatchery. The purposes for which the water is to be used — Fish culture. Area of Crown land intended to be occupied by proposed works—Fifty acres. This notice was posted on the Ifth day of December. 1910. and application will be made to the Commissioner on the 21st day of March. 1911. Give the names and addresses of any riparian Proprietors or licensees who or whose lands are likely to he affected by the proposed works- Owners of Timber License No. 15763. C. B. SWORD. Postoffice address-New Westminster, B. C. fbll Mrs. MacFarlane left on Tuesday for Victoria accompanied by Miss Lounds. The Merry Widow, Capt. Ferguson, of Ucluelet, was in port on Wednesday with a cargoe of fresh fish. "LIQUOR LICENSE ACT, 1910." Notice is heivby given that on the first day of April next application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Pol'ce for continuance of the hotel license to sell liquor by retail in the hotel known as the Central hotel, situate at Limestone island, in the province of British Columbia, till the 31st. dav of December, 1911. Dated this 27th. day of February, 1911. Gustave Moerman. Applicant. The annual general meeting of the Alberni board of trade will be held in the court house on Monday next commencing at 8 p. m. J. A. Murdoch, superintendent of construction for Janse & McDonnell on the Canadian Northern railway at Hope, B. C, arrived in Port Alberni on Saturday last, and left again on Thursday morning. Votes for Women. The debate in the Mock Parliament next Thursday night, will beon a motion introduced by W. H. Marcon. Socialist leader, declaring in favor of votes for women. Th's promises to be the most interesting debate since the opening of the house and Mr. Whyte, owner of the hall, has promised to make special arrangements for the accommodation and comfort of all who may wish to enjoy the discussion. Ladies are particularly invited to attend. The time of the House on Wednesday night was taken up with debate on th3 budget. Capt. Huff occupied the speaker's chair. For Sale Six H. P. Rover Automobile, complete with top, side and tail lamps. This car is in perfect order, both regards tires and running gear, and is fitted with Stephney spare wheel and tire. Two separate ignitions, Bosh Magneto and Accumulator and Low Gear, making it an excellent hill climb ea. Cost, new, $1,100.00. Price, $500 Thos. Plimley, Victoria, B. C. Headquarters for Hardware. ENAMEL-WARE A Full Assortment of Kitchen Utensils Alberni Hardware Co. Peroxide of Hydrogen Do you know the many uses of this excellent germicide? It is most efficacious in the treatment of wounds, sores, etc. Unexcelled as a gargle and mouth wash, destroying the germs of decay. Used as a gargle and spray it is coming into popular use as a remedy for Colds and Sore Throat. Most useful as a veterinary remedy. For Sale in Pound and Quarter Pound Bottles, 75c. and 25c. PINEO'S. Your Druggist and Stationer. R. Burnell, who for some months past had been head barman at the Somass hotel, left on Thursday for Plumas, Man. His place at the Somass has been taken by James Gibson. Hay and Turnips For Sale, Apply to A. L. Withers, Prairie Farm. TO LET-River Bank Cottage, six rooms. Apply to A. L. Smith, real estate office, Alberni. Nabob Coffee — Ground Also Best Bean Coffee in Town. Fresh Fruits and Groceries Delivery of Goods Guaranteed. CARTER'S GENERAL STORE Argyle Street, Port Alberni. Thomson's General Store Call and see our New Stock of Ginghams, Cotton Crepe, and all Kinds of Dress Stuffs for Spring. They are well worth having a look at. Come Early and Get the Best Choice Re-Opened After the Fire We beg to announce that we have resumed business in temporary quarters on Argyle street, adjoining the Somass hotel, and that we have on hand a large and Fresh Stock of Groceries and Fruits. A. E. WATERHOUSE, Port Alberni GENERAL MERCHANT Telegraph and Postoffice in the building. Alfred Carmichael and wife left on Thursday for Victoria. E. G. Taylor, Dominion fisheries inspector, was a passenger on the Tees on Monday returning from an official trip up the coast. Signs are being placed on all government bridges in the district warning drivers of horses not to cross faster Notice of Auction Sale of Furniture. On a date in March, to be announced later, I will offer for sale, by Public Auction, my entire household furniture consisting of bed-room, dining-room and kitchen furniture. J. SIMS, Port Alberni Just to Hand at Car. Rate Prices, Direct from the Mill ROBIN HOOD FLOUR $1.90 Per Bag. $7.50 Per Barrel. The Highest Grade of Flour Made in Canada. Also Wheat, Shorts and Bran in the Same Shipment. C. F. BISHOP & SON Grocers, Bakers and Produce Merchants A. D. MacINTYRE, Hardware and Builders' Supplies THIRD AVE., PORT ALBERNI
Alberni Pioneer News ran from 1907-08-17 to 1912-02-24. The name was changed to Port Alberni News starting 1912-03-02.
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Port Alberni (B.C.)
English
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Port Alberni, B.C. : R. J. Burde
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Alberni Pioneer News
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