@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "31a0fc0d-1766-4dea-9a83-89773df4b11c"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-18"@en, "1919-04-26"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0067959/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ * With which is Consolidated The Cumberland News. TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR.—No. 17. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1919. Subscription Price, $2.on per year MAJ.-GEN. ALEXANDER, OF THE 77th DIVISION NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CUMBERLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL ELECTED AT ANNUAL MEETING. hack on mi: .ion Chatting with members ot* his staff at Arges, France, just before Bailing for homo. ^ GRAND CONCERT IN ILO ILO ON TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Artist Concert io be held in the Ilo Ilo Theatre when Miss Jennie Taggart and Mr. Frederic Taggart will Appear Before the Public of Cumberland. She has taken leading solo parts in the Sheffield, f Norwich and Bristol musical festivals, and was engaged ns leading soprano sololst_ in the world tour of the Sheffield Choir (Dr. Henry Coward, Conductor.) Press reports from leading American, Canadian, Australian and South African papers proclaim her a great artist. Coming nearer home the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says: "Miss Jennie Taggart may count an army of friends in Seattle." MISS JENNIE TAGGART, Prima Donna Soprano. Arrangemetns are now complete for the concert to be given at the Ilo llo Theatre on Tuesday night, April the 20th, ut .S p.m., by Miss Jennie Taggart and Mr. Frederic Taggart, who ore touring the Sound and Vancouver Island, giving concerts at various cities. It represents a great stride In a musical direction that Cumberland slioulil lie Included In the lour, but there cannot lie any doubt that if Cumberland mind district, containing as it duos-n large percentage of muslc- lovillg people, Is sufficiently made known of tlie advent of this concert, Its .success ull! be assured, and should the first * concert lie well attended others of a similar nature will follow next winter. The two artistes hail from Scotland and arc of very great repute here, as they are also generally In Great Britain, Miss Taggart has appeared iu Covent Garden and The Thomas BciH'ham Opera, besides having sung ln numerous concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Queen's Hall, London. MR. FREDERIC TAGGART, Famous Scotch Baritone. Her brother, Mr, Frederic Taggart. Is a versatile artist, equally at homo in grand opera, oratorios or ballad concerts. To have been solo baas in Unit muguillccnt cathedra], Glasgow, the second largest city In the British Cmpire, is an honor Indeed. Press communis and personal knowledge of the singing of Frederlo Taggart leads us to anticipate his performance hero as that ,of a great singer, and the opportunity that Is afforded the town of Cumberland and district, must not be missed by any. Mr. .Andrew Dunsmorc. organist of the Presbyerlon Church, Nanaimo, travels with them as their accompanist. Dance will be held after the concert in the Ilo Ilo Dance. Gents, $1.00. Ladies, Amusement Tax. DANCE in the Ilo Ilo Dance Hall after the Concert. Gents, $1.00; Ladies, Amusement Tax. Ilo Ilo Orchestra of Four Pieces. The Ladies Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church will hold a Sale of Work on Wednesday, April 80th, a 2.30 p.m., iu the Oddfellows' Hall, on Dunsmuir Ave. tt Is hoped to make this the most successful event Of its kind that has ever been held In Cumberland, There will be an item of interest for everyone, young or old, fine needlework, clothing, children's garments, home cooker, ice cream, (lots of It), fishpond for he little ones, and other attractions too numerous to mention. As every article offered for sale will be moderately priced it will pay every lady in the district to be present. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cumberland General Hospital, was held in tho Council Chambers on Friday evening, Chas. Graham, President, in tlie chair. The minutes of the previous annual meeting were read and adopted. Charles Graham, President of the Board of Directors, then gave his annual report, which reads as follows: DEAR SIRS:—I beg herewith to submit the annual report of the Cumberland General Hospital: Work of the Hospital During the year the following number of patients wero treated: In Hospital April 1, 1918 23 Admitted during the year 244 Discharge " " " 244 Died 11 In Hospital April 1, 1919 13 Number Hospital days' treatment 6169 Average number of patients 17 Major operations 40 Minor " 75 Obstetrical cases 34 Financial Condition During the year, as wlll be seen from the Financial Statement, the receipts from all sources was $21,620.85, and the expenditure $20,503.00, leaving a balance ln the bank in favor of the Hospital of $1,117.85. I am pleased to say that the Hospital was able to meet all its financial obligations during the past year without having recourse to any overdrafts. Improvements Considerable additions were made to the equipment during the year, the most notable being a most up-to-date X-Ray Machine. This machine is of the latest Victor Slnooke type and is capable of doing any character of work that can be done with an X-ray machine: The total cost of this machine installed was $3,825.82; of this amount $1,680.75 was contributed by the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, and $1,680.75 by the employees of the Comox District of this Company, which comprises Cumberland, Union Bay and Bevan. The balance was met out of tlie funds of the Hospital. The acquisition of this machine will fill a much needed want and will be of inestimable benefit to any who may require It. The Canadian Collieries and its employees deserve great credit for their enterprise in procuring this machine. An electric sterilizer was also procured during the year. This machine was badly needed, as the methods of sterilizing used were very crude, most of the work being done on the kitchen stove This sterilizer was donated to the Hospital by the Chinese residents of Cumberland, Union .Bay and Bevan, to whom the thanks of the Hospital are due for the generosity. Alterations tn Building. The installation of the X-ray Machine necessitated some structural changes in the building. In the room used as a nursery the X-ray was installed. The room known as the Loggers' Ward, which was used as an overflow ward for Orientals, was made Into two rooms, one of theBC being now used as a nursery and the other as a delivery room. The laundry was part of the main building adjoining the Oriental ward. This Oriental ward being too small, it was decided to build a new laundry apart from the main building, take out the partitions forming tho hallway between the Oriental ward and the old laundry, anil make tills Into one big ward for Orientals. In order to procure the necessary amount of money to carry out these changes a deputation was sent from the Board, consisting of Dr. MacNaughton nnd myself, to Interview the Provincial Secretary with a view to procuring tho necessary funds, Plans and specifications covering the proposed alterations were submitted to the Provincial Secretary, with a request for a gront of $1500.00 to cover the cost of this work. I am pleased to say that the Government granted our request and gave us the necessary amount of $1500.00. This work has now been completed and is in operation. A considerable amount of repainting, kalsomining, papering, etc., was done during the year, the total amount spent on this work bolng $543.41. • It was found necessary during the year to Increase the rates paid by patients in order to be able to meet the ever-Increasing cost of operation and maintenance These fates were much lower than the general practice iu tlie Province. There arc quite a number of Items that will require the attention of the incoming Hoard of Directors: Tlir Heating Arrangements: These are In very poor shape and some changes will bo necessary In tills respect. Tlie Alexandra Ward) This wahl is in poor condition . It requires ro- plastcring aud renovating throughout. Before replastcring it will he necessary to attend to the foundations, as tho cracking of the plaster Is doubtless due to settlement of the building. Corridors: These wlll be required to bo rofloored in the very near future. Grounds, A commencement has been made to improve the grounds surrounding the Hospital. A number of fruit trees and flowers donated by various nursery companies have been planted. This good work should be kept up and the grounds put into good shape, as the effect of beautiful and well kept grounds on the patients Is bound to be very beneficial. It is very questionable if tiio present hospital building Is worth tlie amount of money that it will be necessary to expend to put It into really good shape. The manner In which the hospital is laid out, (it having been built one piece at a time, as thc necessity for more room arose), precludes the possibility of making an up-to-date hospital out of the present building The Government now requires that ten percent of the hospital accommodation be given over to tubercular- patients, if required. We at present do not have any accommodation whatever for this class of patient, who require to be Isolated. Under the Hospital Act we could uot refuse to accept these patients, yet their presence in the*4 hospital under our present conditions would be a distinct menace to the other patients in the institution. The question of accommodation for this class of patient should be considered at an early date. .Nurses' Accommodation The accommodation for nurses at the hospital is rather unsatisfactory. The nurses have their sleeping accom modation on the second floor of the main building, with a very small sitting room on the ground floor . It is my opinion that the nurses' living quarters should be ln a separate build Ing apart from the hospital, which should consist of bedrooms and a suitable living room. In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation ot the good work of the Matron and her very able staff during the year; also our appreciation of tlie immense amount of work done by the Ladlos' Auxiliary, especially with Ve- gard to making the recent concert such a huge success. We also wish to express our thanks to nil those who have assisted the hospital in any way during the past year. Respectfully submitted, CHAS. GRAHAM, President. On motion, the President's report waB adopted as read and ordered to he published. E. D. Pickard, secretary, then read thc 26th annual report and financial statement for the year 11118-19, which wlll appear in our next Issue. Tho election of officers for the ensuing year were as follows: President, Charles Graham; Vice- President, 11. II. Robertson; Secretary, Thomas Mordy; Treasurer, Charles Parnham; Directors, E. D. Ploknnl. E. J. Taylor. Thomas Bennett. Dr. (I. K. MacNaughton, and Edward W, Bickle.. With overseas pap, divisional insq iiia, ami complete overseas equip- nient, this doughty doughboy directs (lie traffic at one id* the busiest centres of Washington. D.C. LOCAI, AM) (*K.\\KltAI, NEWS Missionary Anniversary Services will be held in Grace Methodist Church tomorrow morning and evening, when Rev. Jas. 11. White, D.D., Superintendent of Methodist Missions in B.C., will bo the speaker at both services. All Welcome. Follow thc crowd to the Monster Sale'of Work at the Oddfellows 'Hall on Wednesday, pril 30th. Boys and girls! Save your nickels for ice cream and candy at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday, April 30. Ladies! keep your hubby out of mischief on Wednesday afternoon, April 30th. Take him with you to the Big Sale of Work nt the OddfelloWB1 Hall. J. H. Milsoin. of Nanaimo. representative of the Scranton Correspondence Schools, arrived on Thursday. Chas. Graham. District Superintendent of the Canadian Collieries (llllns- niuir), Ltd., left for Victoria on Saturday and returned on Tuesday. Dr. It. P. Christie left for Victoria by auto on Wednesday. Don't forge tlie time and place,— Oddfellows' Hall, at 2.30 p.m.. on Wednesday, April ,10th. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cumberland General Hospital will meet at the residence of Mrs. Geo. K. Alac- N'augliton- on Thursday, May 1st, at 8 p.m. Eva and Edith Ilickle loft for Vli toria by Wednesday's train. Mrs. James Dick left by auto for Alberni on Sunday on n visit to friends. Ernie Horwood returned from a visit to Victoria on Thursday. Wm. MalhewBQii left for Vancouver on Thursday. Laura Robertson relumed to Victoria on Friday. Alfred A. ill-nun. who loft Cumberland for overseas four years ago. was here on a visit (luring the week, ami 'left on Friday for England via New York and ihe Cunard liner Maurelanla. Corporal E. J. Crunk, of Ihe Royal Northwest .Mounted Police, accompanied by Mrs. Crunk, arrived on Tuesday. Corporal Crook wlll be iu charge of a squad of live mounted policemen, who will be stationed at thc east end of Dunsmuir Ave. Their jurisdiction will extend from Deep Hay to Campbell River. , o Cumberland Scores I—1 The Cumberland City Football Team defeated Union Hay here on Sunday. April 20tb,by 4 goals to 1. in (he opening of the local league Union Bay in the preliminary games with Bevan and the City Teams on their own grounds had succeeded in defeating both tennis, and they came up on Sunday confident of victory. They lined up a good eleven, but their style of ploy was not as suitable on ou- local field as it Is on their own short grounds. Consequently many of their rushes were futile. Tlie local -team was rather slow in getting down lo the game, but when thoy settled they showed that they were still acquainted willi the sport. Tlie game was officially protested by Union Hay. and the protest will be dealt with by tlie League. .1. L. Drown refereed the game. un Thursday Cumberland met Bevan in tiie second game of the League, ami although the game was played in (he evening a good crowd turned out. The game started rigid from tbe jump and was full of excitement. Early in Hie game a penalty kick was given against Bevan which seemed lo discourage them anil they were Blow (o rally. Cumberland succeeded in scaring another goal ami the game ended J -". Walke in goal I'm- (lie local team played :i line game, showingg lod judgment ami a good understanding wiili Hie full backs. Slaughter and Scavarda showed up very favorably in tbe defences, and Brown and McMillan in Hie attacking division. Tbi Bevan team was mil as formidable e.a anticipated. R. lb-own ami .1. McMillan were working all the 111111-. Ha-. ierman hail good Bpeed, Inn went hungry until (he last fifteen ininutos when they began in gin- him He )■ n .Is. c Campbell refereed Hie gam 'lie- League inn,. ■■■•. la aa follows: \\V"ii Host Draws I'ts. Tiam I'lvil. Cumberland Hevaii f Bay 4 Married in England A report of the marriage of William T. Brown, son of Mr. und Mrs -James T. Brown, of this city, appears In one of the British papers, which ls as follows: A marriage was solemnised ut Hie Parish Church on Tuesday between Private William T. Brown, of British Columbia, and Miss Kathleen Mary Jordan, eldest daughter of Mr. anil Mrs. A Jordan, of Crypt-vlllus, Sea- ford. Tlie Rev. S. Shelmorn officiated, and tlie bride, who v;as given away by Mr. C. Pierce, wns attired in a fawn coat frock, with hat to match. Tho happy couple were tlie recipients of a large number of useful presents. A benefit dance will he held in Ihe Ilo llo Dance Hall on Friday. May 9, under the auspices of Union Lodge. No. 11. I.O.O.F. Admission $1.25. Ladies, Amusement Tax. TWO TRuT 1SLANDSR, CUMIERLAND, B. C. ®lt? jfelattfar Published every Saturday at Cumberland, B.C. SATURDAY, APRIL 20th, 1919 THK GLORIOCS PRIVILEGE Many women's organizations have promised their support to the Canadian Trade Commission's campaign to "Buy Canadian-made Goods" only, if possible. The value of the British trade pre- Empire, now actually working, means millions of dollars to Canada. "The Canadian public apparently have not grasped the significance of this yet, The next big task is to place Dom Inion trade full on its feet. Talk of Is one statement made to the Cauadi- inakiiig trade normal again will not an Trade Commission. du To go back to what was normal Credits ot $75,000,000 have been before tlie war would lead to sheer established in Europe by Canada, and national bankruptcy. $25,000,000 more is likely, but accor.l- Domlnlon war debts have gone up ing to the C.T.C., this only touches roundly to one and a half billion the fringe of the world-wide trade dollars. The per capita debt in 1914 openings. was $'16; today il is $270. Indebted- o ne s abroad is such Una we have to juix l>* ANSWER TO PRAYER remit to foreign countries consider- ably over half a million dollars a day. in Western India the rainy season Larger exports Chiefly will bring In |9 from June to September. Lest year more money, because in the last term some rain fell In May, but June and exports alone pay tor Imports. July were absolutely line. Faine prk'03 Hand in band with this should go began to be the rule. July 28U was leas nuying abroad of those things we accordingly appointed as a duy of can produce in Held and factory In prayer, and was observed by both Canada. Over 400,000,000 a year ls Christians and Mahommedan. In Aur- alone which, with a little extra effort, angabad tbe Christians used the Llt- spent on tilings from the United States any as they marched in procession, might be made in ntlie Dominion. thus reverting to the custom in times ihe Canadian Trade Commission of drought In the early days of the points out plainly Ihe danger of ill- Christian Church. At Badnapur the difference to our financial position. It Mahommedans, bareheaded as a Bign declares tiiat the country must organ- of mourning, betook themselves to a ize its peace trade on a wartime scale, place of prayer which they used on in securing foreign orders the old special occasions. While the Christ- competttlve system must give way to lans were praying in church the Mos- co-operative methods. Business men lem procession streamed forth. Three must act together to get the outside days afterwards partial rains fell ln trade and then subdivide it among the mountainous part of the district, their factories in the way which makes for the best interest of our own people, giving steady employment for fifty-two weeks in the year to all who are willing to undertake a full day's work for a-full day's pay. Let everyone in the Dominion take up Hie slogan: "Buy Canadian-made Goods,"-—to redeem Canada's financial obligations. "for the glorious privilege Df being independent." but the distress continued elBewhere. A SAM.EY TU.MS AS A MARCH A survey of land is being made in ihe Fraser Valley by the Dominion Research and Enquiry Committee to ascertain Its value for fruit farminng for returned soldiers. Once a year the Gaekwar, a high and mighty ruler of India, goes to the temple ill state to worship the Idols, says the Sunday at Home, A Westerner once witnessed this sight. Down the street swung the great procession. Before His Highness, who rode upon an elephant, a wonderful brass band shook the air with the blare of its trumpets and the thunder of its drums. The medley of sounds suddenly resolved itself into a tune familiar to Western ears. The Gaekwar's ban* on tlie way to the heathen temple, was playing "Down from the Cross Bjorkdale and Crooked River, Sask., are erecting a marble monument to where my savior died." When he saw the memory ot the mon from that dis- the \\e&a-er 0f the band later, he said, trii-t win, fell in the war. »T|mt was a fine tune you were play- Lieut.-Cul. A. Bruce Powley, a great ing today. Did you know it was a War Veteran, lias been appointed Sup- Christan hymn?" "Oh, yes," the con- orintendent of Provincial Labor Bur- ductor replied nonchantly; "some of eaux for British Columbia. He will those Moody and Sankey tunes make have supervision over tho Bureaux, fine marches." which, II is intended, shall be located at every Important centre of popula- tion in the province. Eighty students are enrolled at the Agricultural College, Winnipeg, to start Hie third two months' course, beginning April 1st. WHEN THE CABINET PRAYED Tlie Rev. Samuel Chadwick, presiding at the anniversary meeting of the g Birmingham Wesleyan Mission, told = "how the War Cabinet resolved itself s*[| A Repatriation Committee lias been int0 a prayer meeting at one critical **g| formed by the citizens of Nelson, B.C., stoge 0. tne war," a message came §§ to help in every way possible to obtain trough from Sir Douglas Haig say- ^ suitable employment for returning |ngi .,We have our Dacks to the wall." = soldiers. The War Cabinet received the news = in silence. Then a member said, == "Well, it has come to this now. It is ss Heaven help us!" The Prime Minister §1 said, "Yes that is just where we are; fgc it is Heaven help us; so let us ask == at Saskatoon, ami 51 are training in Heaven." Probably for the first time §§ private establishments in various in British history a War Cabinet meet = parts of the Province. ing was turned into a prayer meeting. = At Hie various- scholls in Saskatchewan there are in attendance 243 soldiers. Of the total, 130 are attending Ibo University at Saskatoon, G7 are in the Vocational Training School Is your roof stained with B-H Shingle Stain? 'TPlIE ronf crowns the hoMse —it rnny "make" or "mar" the whole structure. In shinglc-roofcd houses, shingle-sta.n playi a moit impoMant part in rounding out th: harmonious appearance of the home exterior. We advise the UBO of either as a stain in which the shingles are dipped bciorc being put on—or as n stain for application to thc completed roof. B-H Shingle Stain It made hy the mala rs of B-H "English' Paint und Brandram'i Genuine B.B, white Und. Uke thuc other famous product! ofa tarnMIS paint house. H-fl Shlnjtle Stain i* "first choke" .'imniiK piMpli: whn kn iw nnd appreciate g io ! paint. Wchave it in many beautiful shades—a shade for every conceivable color-scheme. The manufacturers of n,i si.im describe it rs "TOP quality for the house" TOP" an'l that description is completely en- dorsti \\>y ourselves. WeknowItoveMopsallother similar products, Other B-H Products We are proud to sell For Interior Plnlah- I nit—"China-Lac" li-H Porch Floor Paint For porch floors and reillngt Planter Ceilings and Walls B-H "Freaeoaette" Flntihlnit a Floor Itll "Floorhittn" For llama and Outbuildings Imperial Barn Paint EASTER OPENING SATURDAY, APRIL 12th LADIES' DEPARTMENT Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits Trimmed and Ready-to-Wear Hats Silk Poplin Skirts in all Shades Georgette Crepe and Silk Crepe de Chene Waists and Camisoles. Silk Sweater Coats and All-Wool Pull-Over Sweaters. Ladies' and Misses' White Panama Hats. , tui Ladies', Misses' and Children's White Canvas Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps. Easter Novelties in Ladies' Handbags and Purses, Neckwear, Middy Ties, Veiling and Slip-on Veils, Ruchings, FriUings, Fringes and Beads. Chamoisette Gloves in all shades. Spring Models in C/C a la Grace Corsets. Newest Styles in Ladies' Footwear: Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps. MEN'S DEPARTMENT Men's Ready-to-Wear Suits in Serges, Worsteds and Tweeds at Popular Prices. W.G. & R. Shirts in all Styles and in newest fabrics and Colors. Special Value in White and Champagne Habutai Silk Shirts. Newest Shapes and Shades in Walthausen Hats. Easter Novelties in Men's All-Silk Neckwear, from 75c. to $3.00 each. Invictus Shoes—"The Best Good Shoe for Men." License No. s-maa-i FURNITURE Arrived this Week Direct from the Factory Handsome Bedsteads in a variety of colors. Cribs Coil and Woven Wire Springs in all sizes. Wool, Felt and Cotton Mattresses, all sizes. Roll-Up Slabs, Pillows. Dining Chairs, Kitchen Chairs, Rocking Chairs. Morris Chairs, some very fine ones. Couches, Bed-Lounges, Kitchen, Parlor and Extension Tables. Chiffoniers, Buffets, etc. Work the Hook Slowly to Recall the Telephone Operator. A small signal lamp flashes in front of the telephone operator when you work your receiver hook slowly up and down to attract her attention. A quick rattling of the hook does not operate the lamp. The filament of an incandescent light will glow for a fraction of a second after you turn the switch. Give the switch two turns, rapidly, and the light seems to burn without an interruption.. So with he switchboard signal lamp. It operates when—and only when—the receiver hook is worked slowly. British Columbia Telephone Co., Ltd. This extra fine assortment of Furniture is now en sale on the 2nd floor of the Magnet Cash Store. T. E. BATE Phone 31 The Magnet Cash Store g lllllllllliiiiililllllllllll UNION TAILOR U. WATANABE, Proprietor. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Made to Order. P.O. Box 43. Cumberland, B.C. TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy the products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES, LIMITED Ask for the Brands that are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy. U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. Silver Top Soda Water jg fef Pure Cascade Beer The Beer Without a Peer. UNION BREWING CO., LTD. NANAIMO, B.C. 4 THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. THREE §j Don't Clean Your House this Spring ( **= until you have seen the Vacuum Cleaners we liave just received. =§ =55 You tan make the hardest of all household duties, cleaning, |g Eg a real pleasure with one of these t'lcuners. =g =H Will the handicap of the old hroom and dustpan, the house- 5J =§ wife's honest efforts are reduced to DRUDGERY! s| ^ To put the aeual labor, tho hard part, on Electricity, is =S= Hg better housekeeping, better living. Save your time and strength. ss =3 The I1EST you can do with a broom barely approaches (he = •S3 STARTING POINT of what a Vacuum Cleaner will do for you. 3= S§ Stop playing tag with dust and dirt, quit chasing i! from = =*3 plate to place with a broom, r.emove it once and for all with £§ == a Vacuum I leaner I =g :'*:"= Clean your carpets and rugs the Electric way. Discover how =§ == easllyy you can remove dust from your upholstered furniture. == =3 freshen, up your portierres ami curtains. == pg§ Don't stoop for threads, lint, etc. • HI |5 A Vacuum ■Cleaner will cle.-.n those nooks and corners so §§ B hard to got at with a broom. .No necessity o move furniture, j=§ 55 raise carpets—just clean everythng where it stands. =3 S5 Por ltire of this machine wo charge $1.00 for the first hour H == and 50c. for each succeeding lu.ur. == |p Free delivery and removal, free demonstration and in- H gag stl'UCtion, "^ j§| If you prefer to own your own machine we will sell you g| "*=£■": one on the very easiest of terms. S*r |p Phone or call for further particulars. ^1 CUMBERLAND & I'MON WATERWORKS COMPANY LTD. 5= WHEREAS, certain mischievously inclined persons have tamp- |3 ered with ihe valves on the mains of this company, thsreby S5 allowing a considerable amount of water to run waste, we =3 therefore wish to point out hat it is a serious offence to 9 tamper with such valves, and should the offending parties B be apprehended they will be prosecuted to the very fullest = extent of he law. S3 i*2 Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Phone 75 P. O. 314 iiililOIBIII lllll STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL,' Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very •prompt attention. Furniture and Piano i storage if desired. Phones ! and 61 Cumter!r.nd, B.C. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers FOR .IK Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C. License No. 8-25180 Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$4.00 UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First ("lass Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES Cumberland, H. 0. cleanse No. 10-lii 8 AcciGLiiL liiburHnce THOS. H. CAREY Cumberland, B.C. New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, *if ies, etc. Wedding Caket a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. License No. 0-1172 NOTICE The regular annual meeting of thc Board of Directors of the Cumberland General Hospital wlll be held In the Council Chambers on Friday, April 20th, commencing nt 8 p.m. E 11 I rye P.I), Secretary, t' ■ e -al Hospital, Help the Y.M.C.A. Finish its Work For Soldieirs Help the"Y" Construct the Manhood that will Re-construct Canada ALL the world now knows that the Red Triangle of the Y.M.C.A. was the " Sign of Friendship " to thousands of your brothers, sons, nephews, cousins and neighbours' boys in the last four and a half years. Wherever the Canadian Soldiers went, the "Good old 'Y'" went too. And now it is coming back home with them! For the support which has made possible the war work of the Y.M.C.A. we thank you. Your money has been well expended. We have rendered full account. We ask now your continued sympathy and support for Red Triangle Service for our Soldiers during demobilization, and for Y.M.C.A. work for Canada generally during the Reconstruction period. The Annual Red Triangle campaign will be held throughout Canada May 5th to 9th, 1919. The objective is $1,100,000. 'Ha », wg 3 w< The Y.M.C.A. will keep its chain ol Sei vice- unbroken ' till iki end. For Our Men Returning For the soldiers and their dependents, returning from Overseas, we have provided as follows:— 1. A Red Triangle man on board every ship when It leaves Great Britain, with a full equipment of games, gramophones and records, magic lantern, literature and writing materials. Where possible, also a piano or an organ. Lectures, concerts, •ing songs, instruction re Government repatriation plans, and Sunday Services. 2. Red Triangle comforts and facilities for thc men on arrival at Halifax, St. John, Quebec and Montreal, including coffee stalls, with free drinks, free eatables, cigarettes, candies, etc. 3. Red Triangle men on every troop train to provide regularly free drinks, eatables and cigarettes, Caivadiatv organize games and sing songs, and ^ ' ■* -y furnish information. Y.AV.C.A 4. Red Triangle free canteen service, information bureau, etc., at each of the 22 Dispersal centres in Canada. 6. Red Triangle Clubs in the principal cities of Canada in the shape of large Y.M.C.A. hostels to furnish bed and board at low rates and to be a rendezvous for soldiers. 8. Seventy-five Secretaries to superintend Red Triangle service in Military Hospitals, Camps and Barracks throughout Canada. 7. Tickets entitling soldier.! to full Y.M.C.A. privileges for six months at any local Y.M.C.A. furnished. In addition to our work for the returning soldiers, we have to maintain the Red Triangle service to the full for the soldiers in Siberia, as well as the work of special secretaries in Northern Russia, Palestine and Folaqd. Red Triatt^Campatfiv GtttKfu-^tileAffd For Canada's Manhood The Reconstruction program of tlie Y. il/. C. A. includes the following vitally important developments:— 1. An increased service to 300,000 teen-age boys in the Dominion—thc development of Canadian Standard Efficiency* training; Bible Study groups; summer camps; conferences; service for High School boys, for working boys, in the towns and cities; for boys on the farm and for boys everywhere, who have lacked opportunity for mental, moral, physical or social development. 2. Inauguration of Y.M.C.A. work iu the country, and the smaller towns and villages lacking Association buildings and equipment, on a plan of county organizations, l'his will include the establishment of Red Triangle centres for social, recreational ami educational work among boys and men, in co-operation with the churches. 8. Thc promotion of Y.M.C.A. work among Canada's army of workers in industrial plants, both in Y.M.C.A. buildings and in the factory buildings, organizing the social spirit among the industrial workers of our cities by meetings, entertainments, games and sports, 4. Thc establishment of the Red Triangle in isolated districts where lumbermen, miners and other workers hold the front trenches of industry. fl, Besides these main fields of increased activity for 1019, we have to provide for enlarged work nniong railway men, college students and for our campaign to encourage physical and sex education. Under all our Work wc place thc fundamental foundation of manly Christianity. Y.W.C.A. For the wives and children Overseas, dependent upon Canadian soldiers, and for Y.W.C.A. workin Canada generally, a sum of $175,000 from the Red Triangle Fund will be set aside for the Dominion Council of thc Y.W.C.A., which is caring for the soldiers' women folk, and their little ones on the long journey, from Liverpool to Canada, and is also extending its work for Canadian girls. For their sake also be generous when you make your contribution. i_ p*OR the sake of our victorious soldiers and " their dependents, and the happiness of their home-coming; for the sake of our future citizens, our teen-age boys; for the sake of rural life in Canada; for the sakeof the social betterment of the toilers in factory and workshop; for the sake of lonely men and boys in our mines and forests; for the sake of Christian Society and Canadian manhood—we appeal to you. Give us your contribution, little or big. Be as generous as you can. Hand your contribution to the canvnsser when he calls, or if you live where it is difficult for him to cull, send it by check, money order or registered letter to the National Treasurer, Red Triangle Campaign, 120 Bay Street, Toronto. Please Note: We are not asking for money to carry on our work Overseas, with the Army in Great Britain, France or Belgium. That work will continue at its maximum for some months, financially provided for by the liquidation of out assets Overseas, and will not terminate till the lust man lias sailed for home, National Council. Young Men's Christian Associations of Canada The Red Triangle Campaign is being conducted under th ■ distinguished patronage oj His Excellency, the Duke of Devonshire, K.G., G.C.M.G., C.t'.Y.O., P.O. Hon. Campaign Chairman: Campaign Chairman: Campaign Treasurer! Campaign I'trat"*: John W. Koss, Montreal G. Hkkuukt Wood, Toronto Thouab'Bradsuaw, Toronto Chas U' Bishop, Toronto l«0 ••HR is. (Jampbell s Meat Market Young Steer Beef, tender ami juicy. Veal, Pork and Mutton. —SPECIALS — Cambridge Pork Sausage Home-made Sausage Polish Sausage Veal Loaf Boiled Ham Hani Bologna Headcheese. Have you tried our Pickled Pork and Corned Beef ? It is delicious. Each Thursuay morning from now on a full line of Fresh Fish will be on hand. License No. 9-3902 THK HLIMi MAN'S LANTERN A (iSI'EL PICKED IT IN liW'IIDAI) 1)11. It. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST Phone 116 Office: KING BLOCK, Cumberland, B.C. ; T. D. McLEAN Watchmaker and Jeweller Agent for the HARMONOLA All the latent Books, Magazines and Periodicals. Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland. B.C. CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM. MERHIFtEtD, Proprietor. GOOD ACCOMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave.. Cumberland, B.C. Canada Food Board License No. 10-4986 Charlie Sing Chong Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Crockeryware and General Merchandise. CHARLIE SING CHONG, Cumberland HONO CHONG & CO., Bevan. A gentleman was walking along one of the streets one dark night, and saw approaching him a man with a lantern. As he came up close to him he noticed by the bright light that the man seemed as if he had no eyes. He went past, but the thought struck him, "Surely that man Is blind." He turned round and said, "My friend, are you not blind?" "Yes." "Then what have you got the lantern for?" "I carry the lantern that people may not Htumble over me, of course," said the blind man. Let us take a lesson from that blind man, and hold up our light, bunting with the clear radiance of Heaven that men may not stumble over us. Imports Jnto Australia and New Zealand totalled $380,000,000 last year —of which a larger share than ever might well go from Canada. The Women'B Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church, Cumberland, B.C., announce a sale to take place on April 30th, at 2.30 p.m., In the Fraternltv Hull, Dunsmuir Ave. Proceeds in aid of building fund for new church hall. Rejoicing In the crowning triumph of the occupation of Baghdad was all the greater because of the disasters that had gone before. Writing to tho secretary of the Scripture Gift Mission a clergyman sends the following proof that copies of the Gopels and Testaments issued by the Mission for distribution to the troopB even reached Baghdad: "I thought you would he pleased tohear of the following incident One of the soldiers of our parish .to whom my daughter's committee sent parcels last Christmas, hud a letter of thanks from one from Mesopotamia; he specially thanked her for tho little book (copy of youf St. John, one of which 1 put in each parcel), saying he had one, but it was torn, 'which lie had picked up In Baghdad.' I felt tltut a boy who would pick It up and keep It till he got a better was worthy to receive it. It was also a noticeable event, the finding the Gospel in the streets of Baghdad. 'Cast thy bread upon the waters, and thou shalt lind It after ninny dnyB." 0NI.V A SMILE 1 An old mail nhd charge of a lift in one of the principal buildings of one of our largo cities. One day he was asked by one of the passengers if he bad not met many queer people In his time. "Queer people?" replied the old man, reflectively. "Wo. People arc all alike—all except one." His sombre face lighted up a little, and lie wont ou: "I've met just one person* in all these years who wasn't like the rest. She was a curly-haired little girl from the country. She had novcr been In a lift before, I took her up to thc top floor, und as I opened the door to let her out she looked nt me with the swccleHt smile In the world- and thanked me. She was(the only human being I evr met who didn't seoni to think that I was a mere maeh- inc. I think ■ lint she must have died years ugo. She was too good for this world." And the old mini was silent for a lung time. A MAOHI RESOLUTION Don't forget Sale of Work April 30. A beautiful incident is recorded by n missionary lu New Koaland. Some years ago. when he v..is taking his leave of his people, th,. missionary noticed it Maori suddenly witlularwing from the company who were about to celebrate the Lo d's Supper. The native wulked lo the back of the church, but as quickly returned to the Couiinuion Tabic, After the service tho missionary asked for his reason. The Maui replied: "When I approached the labia I did not know beside whom I uhould have to kneel. Then I suddenly saw thai 1 was beside a man who sonic years ago slew my father and drank lis! blood, and whom I I hen swore I should I would kill Ihe first time I should sec him. . . So I went back to my seat. Arrived there, 1 saw' In t. e . pirlt the upper sanctuary and seemed to hear a voice: 'Thereby shall all mou know tliut ye aro My disciples, ii ye lovo one another.' This made a deep Impression on mo, and at tlie Bnnie ti.uc 1 thought I saw another sight—a cross and a .Man nailed thoroon—and I heard Him Bay, "Fn her, forgive thorn, for they know not wlinl they do.' Then 1 went back." FOUR THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C. Cumberland Motor Works Auto Repairs, General Blacksmithing, Acetylene Welding Accessories, Gasoline and Oils Sole Agents for The Powerlight Manifold Heater Gas Saver for Ford Cars FREE AIR TIRE SERVICE Thomson & Cameron First-Class Mechanics Phone Tt P.O. Box 595 FORD and Mclaughlin cars We have AMBU, the Electric Trouble Shooter. It cost us a lot of money, but we can save you a lot of money, because it honestly, quickly and surely locates .the trouble in your Electric and Lighting systems. OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING Battery charging and repairing. Auto light and battery service station. Our Garage Equipment and stock of accessories are second to none in the Province. Our Equipment and Mechanical Skill is a guarantee for Good Work at a Fair Price. THE FORD GARAGE and Machine Shop Phone 46 Courtenay, B.C. THE FURNITURE STORE WALL PAPERS New Colors and Designs 1919 Stock Now on Sale Our Stock of Furniture, Kanges, Beds and Bedding is well Assorted and Complete in all Lines. A. McKINNON Our Special Price For Groceries This Week TOMATOES, 4 big Tins for 95c. FRY'S COCOA, per tin : 2Sc. POTATOES, per sack $1.*75 MALKIN'S BEST TEA, in packets, :.2Ib for $1.25 (Each packet contains a coupon.) New Stock of White Summer Shoes. K. ABE & CO. "HANDS UP!" The above-named serial Is the one which the management of the Ilo Ilo Theatre have arranged with the Film Exchange to follow the "House of Hate." "Hands Up" is a Western Feature— the first put on by the Pathe Company—with such an atmosphere, full of thrilling deeds, feats of horsemanship and hairbreadth escapes. The scenery is wild and rugged, as the play Is staged in the mountains of Mexico and California. ttuth Roland, one of the most famous and popular of all motion picture stars, after a year's vacation, is again taking one of the leading parts in this play. Other well known actors, such as Rastor Walters and Oeorge Oil)- bardt, are Included ln this, so the cast is a large and expensive one. Till* Is a Humdinger! It will keep you on the edge of your sent. LEAKS'—These are the big paying lines of the future. Skilled men and women are always in demand In the after war re-adjustment only trained persons will be wanted. Start now to learn. Send for catalogue today. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? We train you 111 electrical, mechanical, mining and steam engineering. Ship and mechanical drafting. Also courses in Navigation, Agriculture, Stenography, automobile, languages, chemistry, telephone and other subjects. International Correspondence Schools, P.O. Box 1121, Nanaimo, B.C., J. H. Milium, Manager. ANGLICAN SERVICES: Sunday, April 27th, at 7 p.m. No morning service; Sunday School at 11 a.m. Mrs. W. M. Brown left town on Monday for Vancouver, to meet hej; husband, Sergeant W. M. Brown, who is returning home with the famous 7th Battalion. They are both expected to arrive home on Saturday. LOST—Purse containing approximately $100.00. Finder will receive reward $26.00. Apply to Islander Offlce. FOR FERTILIZER and all kinds of Seed-Grain, see W. Douglas, Courtenay, B.C. Prompt Delivery. GO TO PEACEY FOR BULK SEED, When purchasing an auto see Thos. Hudson, of Union Bay, B.C., representing the Auto Transfer of Nanaimo, and agent for the Comox District for the (lirevolel. Overland, Dodge, Hud- sun Six, Cadillac, Chalmers and Re- imlillc Truck. The Saturday Evening Post for less than five cents a copy, $2.50 a year. "The Country Gentleman" for less than four cents a copy, $1.75 a year, Including postage. Authorized agent, A. R. DORAIS, 632 Broadway West, Vancouver, B.C. NOTICE. Spring is here, and it is most necessary that all rubbish accumulated in back-yards and lanes should be cleaned up Immediately, as now is the time when gcrm-carrylng insects breed. This ls especially necessary in view of the present epidemic in our neighborhood. This town Is healthy; let us keep it so. Considerate and law-abiding citizens will nedd no other Intimation. C. J. BUNBURY, Chief of Police. Cumberland, B.C., March 29th, 1919. HEPATOLA Owing to the confusion In mall orders of this medicine, we are advancing the price from $5.20 to $5.50, nnd paying all charges. This will give our many customers quicker service. SOLE MANUFACTURER MRS. GEO. S. ALMAS 524 Itli Ave, North) Suskiit i. 3E3E 3E a^ THE BIG STORE New Styles in "LA DIVA" Cor- sets are being shown this week Our buyers have coaxed from the busy factory an advance lot of the new spring La Diva models, They show some new departures, including the latest pinched waist lines, and also some front-laced models, Thc prices are so low compared with the value that we are almost ashamed to mention them, only that tho make is so well known their quality is well assured. New gowns will require the new model corsets. Now is the time to make yor choice. No trouble is too geral l'r our corsetieres if the result is a satisfied customer. May we suggest a morning call. Kyi Brassiere MODERATELY PRICED CORSETS We have an exceptionally large range of the deservedly popular Corsets—theD. & A. and the La Diva. At the prices we offer them they are genuine bargains, in fact many ladies who wore them found it hard to believe in their quality until wearing had tested them. Price $3.75. ^3 Style 540 V SIMON LEISER.& CO., LIMITED. THE BIG STORE. Phone 3-8 Plenty New Style Corsets are Gathered Here There are models for all figures, slim full, tall and short, all the favorite D. & A. and La Diva makes. The manufacturers despite the increase of many raw materials have been able to maintain their prices at their usual wonderfully low levels while their designs have hit off exactly the best Paris and New York models. *J WANTED—House cleaning, washing clothes, windows, and all kinds of paint work, and house work In gen- eal. Per hour, 10c.; one day of 8 hours, for $3.00. Apply to Lou Cot, phone "4, Cumberland, B.C. TO RENT—6-Ropmed house, with 3') acros cleared, ready for cultivation or information nnd particulars, lip- ply to K. II. HICKS-BEACH, Courtenay, B.C. _^___======, Make Old Clothes Look Like New LADIES' SUITS Cleaned and Pressed 1MB SKIRTS Cleaned and Pressed I,,w0 WAISTS Cleaned and Pressed ■■ *1,00 GENTS' SUITS Cleaned and Pressed H-** «I,U I2'** OVERCOATS Cleaned and Pressed tflM and $1.75. SUITS Sponged and Pressed ",Cl DRESSES Dyed and Pressed #«50 und up SKIRTS Dyed and Pressed *'"['0 WAISTS Dyed and Pressed *'«['0 GENTS' SUITS Dyed and Pressed IS-** OVERCOATS Dyed and Pressed $2.50 to $3.00 ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING AND ALTERING R. B. HOWARD CUMBERLAND DYE WORKS Phone 104 . pO- Box 191 FREE DEAL on Crystal White Laundry Soap Commencing on Saturday, April 5th, For a Short Time Only at this Store. Six '/2lb Cakes of Crystal White Soap For - ' 50c One 15c. Cake of "CREME OIL" Toilet Soap FREE with every 50c. Purchase of Crystal White Soap. ' Obtainable Only al MUMFORD'S GROCERY Licence No. 8-17268. 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