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... [ft TEF CUMBERLAND ISLANDER 1 Jani ■,, ?3 With which Is consolidated the Cnmberland Mews. FORTY-FOURTH YEAR—No. 20. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, MAY 15. 1925 <Pfe^feMi> SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM V WAGE REDUCTION TO BE DISCUSSED AT MEETING A mass meetthg of vital importance to the citizens of Cumberland aad vicinity will be held in the Ilo-llo Theatre by tiie employees of the Comox .Mines of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd.. to consider the request for a reduction in wages of sixty cents per da/. The men held u meeting a few days ago to consider MOTHERS ARE HONORED BY W.B.A. OF MACCABEES Mother!!' Day was fittingly celebrated Thursday evening by the Women's Benefit Association of Maccabees when ahout one hundred and fifty members and their friends were present at a banquet held in the Fraternal Hall, Dunsmuir Avenue. The large room was beautifully decorated with the colors of tlie Order interspersed witli large dog-wood flowers aud the word "mother" was artistically design ed of red colored dowers at each end of the hall. There were four large tables set in the form of a square, one side of which was the special table for mothers who had daughters in the Older. This was prettily decorated witli rut ilowers and held a huge white cake on wliieh the word "mother" was again seen. There were fourteen chairs at this table while tlie other three were set to accommodate seventy-five. About one hundred ami fifty guests in all were presenl, necessitating two sittings. When the mothers were seated at their special table the remaining ladies sang "How do you do, Mother, how do you do," a popular song which had been re-worded to suit the occasion. Mrs. Maxwell, as the oldest mother at the honored table, suitably implied. The other mothers at this table were: Mrs. A. Lockhart. Mrs. Heaps, Mrs. Ecclestone. Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Baird, Mrs. J. I). Davis, Mrs. Bate, .Mrs. Balagno, Mrs. Sudworth, ■Mrs. Young, and Mrs. McLennan. Each of these ladies was presented with a basket of home made candy by their (laughters while Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Sudworth were given baskets of beautiful flowers in addition, as they are the Order's oldest members. Following the supper came a social the program of which follows: Community song, "0 Canada,"; Remarks, by the Commander, Mrs. Sommerville Recitation, by Mrs. L. Francescini; Song, by Mrs. R. K, Walker; Song, "Mother McCree.' by Mrs. Bryant; Recitation, Miss M. Mossey; Song, Mrs. Freeburn; Recitation and song, Mrs. Reese; Song, Miss Bessie Bate; Reading, Mrs. H. Parkinson; Song, Mrs. Frelone; Song, Mrs. A. Davis; Song, Mrs. Bryant. "Auld Lang Syne," brought tu a close one of the most popular and enjoyable banquets that the Maccabees have ever held. CAI71, LAI.MMI.I. Pm w vrv MARY PHILBIN Itw BEAUTIFUL*. ,, 'MEMY CO wmd'am.m "" GAIETY girl: UNIVERSAL JKW£L - A K1NC llACCOT PRODUCTION" ilitt reduction without any satisfactory results, anil It ls now decided lo call another muss meeting uml invite tlic management to ailili'esH the employees on tlie Issues of the Uay as ihey effect the coal trade, and to give a statement of facts with reference to the reduction naked for. It has been .mown for Die past few months tllat some drastic measure would have to be taken In tlle coul industry to meet the competition of fuel oil and place coal on n competitive basis. Thu trend is downward, and apparently to compete means a reduction lu wages, We lind If we cunt meet competition we loose the business and our men are walking tlle streets idle. The present depression is not confined to Vancouver Island only- it seems to extend from the Pacific to the Atlantic. War time rates were maintained in Alberta up to last fall and ai the end of a six months' strike, reductions in wages amounting to the war bonus of $1.17 from all contract men and twelve per cent from all day employees went into effect. This arrangement made the difference in rates of day miners, drivers, common inside aud outside labor, as follows: War rate previous to October of 1924, .Miners $7.50, drivers $7.21, Inside labor $0.89, outside labor $(i.5S. The rate that went into effect in Alberta after October 1924, was, Miners $6.56, drivers $6.31, inside labor $6.03, outside labor $5.76. After working a few months, it was found that tlie decreases above noted would not permit the production of coal to meet the competition of fuel oil which was taking away the busi- nesa of the coal industry with an astonishing rapidity, and recently all of the bituminous mines iu Alberta have followed the .precedent set by the mines at Fernie and accepted further reductiona, enabling them to retain llieir present business alld in many Instances allowing them to regain some of the markets that were lost. These further reductions in wages make their rates as follows: .Miners $5.20. drivers $4.70, Inside labor $4.25, outside labor $3.75 to $4.00. Thus it is easily seen that the miners of Eastern British Columbia and Alberta, to meet the competition of fuel oil, have accepted reductiona of from $2.25 to $2.50 per day! . Ladysmith Accepts Reduction of (lllc. l*cr liny The employees of the Wellington Mines of the Canadian Collieries (D) Ltd., at Ladysmith held a maaa meeting recently to consider the 60c pel* day reduction. Thomas Spruston, the district Buporliitendeut, gave the men a statement of facts as to the ca<jse and gave reason why the management waa asking for a reduction ln wages, pointing out the general depression, the condition of the coal trade, and the competition of fuel oil. The men consented to the reduction of 60c per day, the vote taken resulting aa follows: For the reduction 98; Against 48; Spoiled ballots 3. Fire Musses of I'omox .Hlnes Accept Reduction The Fire Bosses of the Comox Mines who are a part of the Fire Bosses' I Association of Vancouver Island, ; have accepted the reduction. The ! citizens as a whole are anxiously wait Ing the result ot the joint meeting to | be held in the Ilo-llo Theatre, which . will mean, aa a result, that Cutn- I berland Is cither a prosperous town 1 or a deserted city. Four More Coul .Mines Forced to Suspend Pittsburg, May 11.—Suspension of operations of four additional union mines waa announced today by the Pittsburg Coal Company. Eleven previously closed and the announcement said only two of the company's u**ion mines are now In operation "for the reason coal cannot be produced at present high wages and sold * In, competition with southern non-union coal, except at a heavy loss." Baseball Season Opened With Bang - Plump's Pets Look Good To Railbirds MEDALS PRESENTED TO LOCAL SOCCER PLAYERS By "Uno" Henry Plump trotted his peta out on the Recreation Ground last Sunday, officially opening the 1925 ball aea- aon, and In a seventh inning rally near took Powell River Into camp but ultimately gave the paper makers an even break when tlie game wound up With each team having scored 6 runs. It. waa not the flashy nine that dis ported themselves in Cumberland uni forms last season. They have not found their stride but the discriminating rail birds hummed a tune after tlle fiasco—went home quite satisfied that they are going to look awful sweet a little later on and also that Cumberland la ill tor a great ball season. Sunday's affair proved that Messrs Bannerman, Contl and Marocchi aro better on the team than off it, that Ueorge Millard Is now on the club roster, and that there are great possibilities In "Peanut" Robertson as a port-slder. He whiffed 7 men In four stanzas and was only outshone in this respect by a dusky little Indian hurler, from the other side of tho water, who fanned 14 batters. Homer Number One it was a good game but was not up to the usual standard as far aa fielding features were concerned. There were no aensational atopa. Rather lhe boys with the willow hogged the spotlight. A certain Mr. Mitchell from the visitors poled a beautiful drive over the center field fence. The local gang, piqued at this fourth Inning assault, hungered for blood, and in a sudden burst of frenzy, ire, and Indignation, combined with good baseball, busted the horsehlde on the nose for no lesa than four doubles in the next Inning. Then went the merry- go-round—first the visitors led, then Cumberland, and when the tussle end, ed a tie game all were satisfied, particularly the visitors, who haatencd off to Courtenay In a atate of jubilant glee aa to what dire happenings would befall our neighboring milk-men. Are Sure Winners Looking at the game from afar it j must lie said that the dark-complexioned little'hurler pitched with his I heart and soul and deserved a draw I anyway. From our aide of tho fence It has proved Dave Hunden bas I a valuable battery male in popular j "Peanuts" Robertson. Yes, and also j "Toots" Plump's gladiators are surer than ever of smearing the name of Cumberland in big red letters in the 1925 hall of baseball fame. Box Score Powell Itlver AB R H PO A E Shunerman, cf 4 Kift, rf 4 Adams, as 4 A. Gallagher, 3b... 4 Hansen, If 4 Haslamen, lb 3 Mitchell, 2b 3 J. Gallagher, c 2 W. Gallagher, p .... 2 1 2 1 0 0 1 8 2 0 0 13 0 0 Totals 30 6 7 21 5 2 Cumberland AR II H PO A K Plump, lb 4 1 2 7 0 jl Hunden, ss 4 0 0 0 1 u James, 2b 4 2 2 2 2 1 Millard, If 4 12 0 0 0 McKay, cf 4 1 1 0 0 u Richards," c 3 0 1 11 0 n "Nut" Robertson, p 3 0 0 1 0 2 R. Robertson, 3b... 3 1 2 0 1 (I Little, rf ■ 2 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 6 10 21 4 ,1 Score li) Innings 12 3 4 5 6 7 Powell River 0 0 2 2 0 0 2—6 Cumberland 0 2 10 2 0 1—6 Summary—Earned runs: Cumber- 5, Powell River 4; Home runs: Mitchell; Two-base hits: Jamea, Millard. McKay, R. Robertson, Kift and Adams; Sacrifice hits: Little; 4 hits and 1 runs off Robertson in 4 innings 2 hits and 3 runs off Hunden ln 3 innings; Struckout by Gallagher 14, by Robertson 7, by Hunden 3; Hit by pitcher: J. Gallagher by Robertson, Hunden by Gallagher; Left on bases: Cumberland 6, Powell River 3. Umpire: J. Bono. Council Asked ToHelp Vaccination Campaign It appears to be either accepting th** : re Suction anil working steadily or re- | fu dug and walking tlie streets idle. For a good time on Saturday night ,,*',. „ „ -. ,,, , at'end the Dance In the G.W.V.A. At the Ilo-llo Theatre WedneS- Ha„ Excellent music, excellent and Thursday, May 20 and 21. ••■*••" floor* Gent8 50c* hM"> 10c* "To vaccinate or not to vaccinate!" that was tlie question Ihat confronted the city fathers at their regular meeting on Monday night when a letter was read from the Provincial Board of Health, asking the council to assist the campaign for vaccination. The letter read In part: "When the ban was raised, It was Implied by the American authorities that the vaccination of the citizens of the Province would continue and the Provincial Board of Health would ask your cooperation ill ail effort to have your local health authorities carry out, lo the fullest extent, the vaccination campaign. There are sufficient number of cases to act as a dangerous focus, especially amongst an unvac- cinated population. If these cases begin to multiply as they did previous ly and show a gradual increase from week to week and month to month, there Is danger of the ban being renewed." Tlie meeting did not decide on any definite campaign but It is probable that every assistance will. be given the Board. Hills uml Accounts The following bills and accounts ■ were presented to the finance com- j mittee for payment: George Leighton (shoeing) $8.00; Cumberland Motor | Works, $4.80; T. II. Carey (Insurance i on Fire Truck) $38.00; C.C.(D.) Ltd..' (Feed) $53.76; I). C. Telephone Co.. j $8.65; Stamps, $5.00; J. Potter, 1 days! work, $4.30; Clive Banks, l days work I $4.30; J. Bartoldi. 2i(, days work I $10.75; J. Boyd 4 days work $17.20,! A. Marleltl, 3V4 days work $15.05 Alfred Maxwell. 2 days work $8.60 making a total of $178.41. Reports of Committees Alderman Potter of the Bonrd 'if Works, stated tliat his workmen had been busy during the preceeding week repairing the lower part of Dunsmuir Avenue, with tarvia and gravel, and as there were 27 barrels of tarvia cm hand be thought it would be a wise thing to put it on the remainder of the Avenue as soon as possible. This will be done aa soon as the council Ir financially able to do bo. The other committees had very little to rs- port. Alderman Ledlngham atated that there had been three fires since tlie last meeting night. Mayor Parnham Informed the council that the local Japanese are furnishing the (ire trucks with 4 electric lanterns and also that the new siren has arrived for tlle chemical truck. There being little more business to ilo Mayor Parnham adjourned tlle meeting after hardly thirty minutes in council. Baseball League Organized - Known As C.P.C. League Ilaaeball fans will see the local team participate In a new three-team league, organized laat Sunday ill tlle Athletic Club. It hua a novel name, "C.P.C. League," designating that Cumberland, Powell River and Courtenay nre participating. Alex Denholme presided at the Initial meeting which was attended by representatives of the various Interested teanis as follows: Powell River. E. Lee and Mr. McLeod; Courtenay. R. Dixon; Cumberland. C, DeCouer, Henry Plump, Joe Dallos and a. Denholme. After the decision to form a league the following officers were elected: linn. President, Paul P. Harrison M.L.A., Hon. Vice President, II. Stewart; President, E. Lee; Vice President II. Dixon. Secretary-Treasurer, Alex S. Denholme. It waa decided to nffilllnte with the B.C. Amateur Baseball Association, I the secretary being Instructed to take the necessary stops to ensure tills. The first game wlll be played at Powell River on May 24th. when both Cumberland and Courtenay travel to tliat town for the opening game. Messrs Lee and Denholme were Instructed to draw up a schedule while the latter was Instructed to draft > constitution for presentation at thc next meeting. ! Great enthusiasm prevailed at the j banquet held In the Union lintel on I Saturday evening last, the occasion j being the presentation of medals to the members of ihe Cumberland United Football team. At 8.45 the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast provided by Host uml Hostess Yates ami if tlie smiling ami contented countenances of Ihe assembled guests is an) criterion a thoroughly enjoyable time was being had, At the conclusion of the banquet, the tables were cleared and a lengthy musical program, Interspersed with a number of toasts, was commenced. Mr. J. L. Brown, president of the United Club, acted as toastmaster. Seated on tlie president's left wns Lieut-Col. Charles Vi. Villiers, general manager of lhe Canadian Collieries, and on his right, .Mr. Thomas Graham, superintendent of the Collieries. After tlie loast to the King, the program opened with an instrumental trio by Messrs II. Thomas, W. Jackson and T. Thomas. Others contributing to a most excellent program were: Messrs G. Gallagher. II. Jackson, W. Williams, Tom Blair, J, Wal- ton, H. Docherty, R. Goodall and R. Yates. The toast to tlie Upper Island Football Association was responded to by Mr. James Quinn and the toast lo the medical profession was very ably replied to by Dr. MacNaughton. The president then outlined the real cause of the gathering that evening, and without wasting any time said ho would call on Mr. Thomas Graham to present the medals lo tho players. Mr. Graham, who is an ardent football fan, paid a glowing tribute to tlie United team In annexing three out of; tlie four trophies entered for. He also extended to the team his best wishes for its success in Its quest I'oi the Connaught Cup. As each player stepped up to receive his medals, Mr. Graham congratulated tliem individually. Mr. W. Walker, as manager, responded ou behalf of the team. The chairman then said lie had another pleasant duty to perform and thai was to ask Lieut-Col. Villiers to ac- cept the custody of the .Provincial Cup and the Davenport Shield and to accept nn enlarged photograph of tlic team. Col. Villiers, on rising, said how much he appreciated (he klndlj thought of the football club In asking him to take care of these trophies. Ik* would be most happy to do so, and advanced the hope that (lit team would bring the Connaught Cll'l to the city. lie complimented Hi" players on their great success in cap hiring so many trophies and said that a team of the calibre of Cumber land United was an asset to (lie city and to the Canadian Collieries. lie extended an Invitation to the players to visit liim at Beaufort House when he would do his be.it to entertain them as they had entertained him that evening. Mr. T. Graham was asked it- take care of the I!, li K. Cup, foi which lie thanked them, saying lie would endeavor to have it kept in a i good condition as it was at tlie present time. A toast to the Cumberland Ranger:; was responded to by .'dr. T. II. Care HAS NOVEL FIRE PROTECTION SCHEME Mi-. Victor Bonora, proprietor nl* it..' King George Hotel, has Installed i novel lire protection system on tiie roof of his property on Dunsmuir Avenue. It consists oi ;i one-Inch v.'r.tetpipe running along the roof with several small garden sprinklers set at Intervals In It so that when the valve is turned on the whole roof ma) be almost Instantly saturated with water. Ily means of this system Ml*. Bonora has reduced the chances of fire to a minimum. WILL HOLD "MAY TEA" A "May Teu" will be held al thu home of Mrs. George MacLean, Dor- went and Second Street, under the auspices ef tho Ladies' Aid of SI George's Church, from :i to ii o'clock nn Tuesday. May 19th. Silver Collection. WILL SERVE TEA ON TENNIS COURT Tea will be served next Wednesday afternoon on the Cumberland Tennis Courts, Windermere Avenue. while .Mr. J. Vernon-Jones responded lo the :■■■ si to lhe press and Mr. A. S. Jones looked alter the referee's toast. Special mention was made of the fact Unit Mr. Tommy Heyland was leav- Ing the city and would not be able to continue with the team. The assembled guests tendered him their best wishes lor his future success. Mr. ■\. .1. Taylor also spoke. As trainer of the team he took this opportuni'y in thank the players for their ready response to his demands, saying they were ;i thoroughly good bunch of sports and easy lo handle. The singing nf "Auld Lang Syne" terminated a thoroughly enjoyable evening. MOTHERS' DAY WAS CELEBRATED BY EAGLES LODGE Comox Aerie of (he Fraternal Order ol* Eagles celebrated Mothers' Day In Cumberland by holding a big whlat drive and dance on Mondny evening in the ilo-llo Dance Hall, nearly three hundred attending. The early part of tiie evening was spent in playing cards, eighty-eight players enjoying this part. The prizes were won by; .Miss Charlotte Carey, ladles' first, with lhe scii! of 1"9; Mrs. T. Arm- sliong, second, with the score ot 103; Hector Stewart, gentleman's first, score 11.", and John Westfield, second, wilh the score ot 101. Following the cards dancing was in dulged in until 11:30 when excellent refreshments were served. Mr. Jas Smith gave a short account of the origin of Mothers' Day .telling how It ..us the Eagles Lodge that had succeeded in having Ibe United States Legislature sei aside one day each year for ihe honor of mothers, whose love hns •'produced, fondled, reared, inspired ami glorified nil of the sbad- owy i.o its wiio have passed across Hie bank of time since man first raised his eyes toward the heavens." Mr. Robert Strachan followed Mr. Smith with a Scotch recitation entitled ".Mother.'* Dancing then continued until an early hour to music supplied by Plump's four-piece orchestra. ALBERNI 1'ASTORTO PREACH HERE SUNDAY Ui v. II. A. Bain, pastor of Alberni ond Port Alberni, will conduct the services in Si. George's Presbyterian Church hei'i. mi Sunday. Rev. James Hood will go to Port Alberni to co.i- diii'l lhe services there. UmE (Mom 8? ■;.: & % YOU'LL LOVE IT! Ragamuffin and waif ... the wits of a kid matched against Destiny . . , Jackie at his lovable best . . . with the thrills and advent a res, comedy aad pathos of a grrat city I m WIUAKDMICK .\rttUstd K EDDIE CUNE tf JACKCOOGAN.Sr. P*0dU6C<i tttlifr Ou Ptrtoful $n%\\%tr*ui$itfH Ai tho Ilo-llo Theatre, Tonight (Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 10 PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MAY 15. 1925 Fishing Note* , *t**-* COOKING FISH Fish Boiled—Clean and cut oil head Grand Treasurer, nnd J. P. Hampton Bole, Vancouver, Qrand Historian. District deputies appointed include G. A. Gardiner, Victoria; John Bennett, Nanaimo and Theodore Bryant, Ladysmith. -Many matters of importance to the organization were dealt with at the Grand Post sessions, while questions on Oriental exclusion, immigration nnd laud settlement were considered and recommendations will be made '.o tlie Government on the decisions reached. WHIP SLASH HELPFUL tail and fins. Either whole fish or I A slash across thc face adminis- pieces of 2 or 3 lbs. weight may be ! tered by-the daughter of a former used pinned up in cloth. A small i saloonkeeper to the son of a family piece of pork may be placed inside : of wealth and high social position re tlie cloth with the lish. Cover with suited lu an entire change in the well-salted water and boil slowly un-1 ideas the family of wealth had held as the much-heralded night life ot' Paris, form the spectacular background for Mary Plillbin's latest starring vehicle. "The Gaiety Girl," Universal-Jewel's production, coming to tho Ilo-llo Theatre Wednesday a.id Thursday, May 20 and 21. The wlst- ful heroine of "Merry-go-Round" and "Fool's Highway" is cast into the mini strom of London's theatre circles, in "The Inheritors," I. A. RJ. Wylle s noted novel. ." • t ..*.—jtKrm . ..*: «**■. - s.'-. 'J'.., . - -w .£. r ..—s-s s". : - ' it^^jtz til done. toward tlie duty of elders toward the Broiled-Clean and open down the i younger generation, and toward lite back. Heads, tails, and (ins of small trout need uot be removed. Place in in general. Whether this change in ideas is for LONDON'S SCANDALS PHILBIN'S LATEST broiler with a slice of pork or bacon i better or worse is something Unit across each half. Fish should not be ', depends on tlie viewpoint of the Indl- broiled too long as this causes it to virtual; the law would say It was for dry up and lose Its flavor. the better, and so, probably, wlll must Skewered—Skewer a half dozen 1 persons, the story is being told on the small lish and as many pieces of ba-', screen In the Ilo-llo Theatre on Fri- inii or pork, alternately, sandwich | day and Saturday, May 23 and 24 fashion, upon a stick, and roast. ; where "The Mad Whirl," Universal- Roasted—Clean a small fish, thrust ' Jewel all-star production is being a piece of bacon or pork into the ! shown. belly cavity, salt on the outside and ; "The Mad Whirl" is the screen ver- impale on a forked stick by which it I sion of "Here's How," a short story Is turned often while roasting in written by Richard Washburn Child front of the coals. Iu thc case ot j former minister to Italy. The story ' trout and other delicate fish it Is bet- \ created a sensation for It was iuter- tor to roast without bacon or pork so j preted as an attack on the lax manner that the original flavor may be pre-1 in which present day parents exer- served. When pork or bacon is not { eise jurisdiction over the conduct of used il is well lo sail fish both Inside ' their children, and out. Larger lish may be split down the back and roasted on triple- pronged toasters cut from shrubs. Fried—Sever backbone in several places to prevent curling up in tlle pan. roll lightly in cnrnmeal or bread | Scandals of London society, sensti- crumlis and fry with sliced bacon or j tional marriages of scions of nobility pork. If fish are very small they and chorus queens of the Britiah cap- may be fried crisp and In this case I ital. and the gay night life of London, the beads of small trout are not re-' nol so well known, but fully aa hectic I W. P. Symons moved. linking In Clay—Clay suitable for I this purpose Is not always available. It is of a blue-grayish color and when ! | wet is easily worked Into different shapes. The lish need not be clean- \ | ed. but covered completely with clay and burled iu the hot coals. If about i a pound in weight it should remain in 11 the lire for about three-quarters of an hour. When It Is removed the clay is broken and the scales and tins are left adhering to the clay. The entrails will lie but a hard mass and will readily drop out when the fish is opened. / Will Call at jour house in time to take you to the train*or boat. Car For Hire DAY OR NIGHT At Reasonable Prices Special Rates for Long Trips PHONE 25 OR 22 -ASK FOI! Geo. Mason WILLIAM FOX. presents' JAMES OLIVER H^ sr^ s ttf^ and Monday w "9 '<■■; NOVEL OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS^ CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK Fresh and Cured Fish * HOTELS AND CAMPS ' | SPECIALLY CATERED TO \ * + Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" Proprietor ftj BURIED ALIVE Tuesday tS MAY 19 aiaiasiaBisraia^BEEMaseiiiiEEiffl THE HEART OF THE NORTH- HAND BROUGHT THRILL- INGLY AND DRAMATICALLY TO THE SCREEN ONE PICTURE YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO FORGET. AND TWO REELS OF COMEDY Eli'MMii!H''li'^^ FRANCIS Nc DONALD ADULTS 35*?* CHILDREN 15-? CYRIL CHADWICK-OIANAMILLff Ci-JOHN CONWAY production ESHLEiJj^EiaiEMsa'&'aEi^ WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 20 MAY 21 SHE RUSHED INTO THE ARMS OF ANOTHER BIG LILLIAN GISH FILM, "THE WHITE SISTER," COMING '■Tlie White Sister." the greatest triumph of Lillian Ginh's career, will have its premiere ut the Gaiety Theatre, Courtenay on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 21, 22 and 23. Home. Naples, Sorrento, Tivoli. and even ML Vesuvius were some of tho "locations" used, and the result, according to critics Li the larger cities where thc picture has played as a two j dollar attraction, is the most heau'i-1 ful production yet made. "The White Sister tells the story of Angela Chiarmonte, daughter of an Italian prince, who is made penniless hecause of an intrigue of her older sister. The only tiling left, to sustain her is her love for Captain Giovanni Sever!, of the Italian army. Por a time she is happy, but he is called to Africa on a military expert I- ticn, and Angela is left to take up (ho life of a goveness. Then she receives word he has heen killed hy the Arabs. Stunned hy the blow, An- getlQ Is driven frantic, and in order to Hnd some peace of mind aud a dc- llnite place in life, she takes the vows as a nun. Shortly after this Giovanni, who has merely heen held prisoner hy A rain. escapes and returns to Rome How sh-ter Angolia solves the problem of choosing between her great earthly love aud her heavenly vows supplies tlic dramatic situation that leads up to the powerful climax. Wh s~^*s •H [■ fn tt JLsiS*! a. ft could she BEFORE WARM DAYS COME, PHONE WILCOCK BROS. FOR ICE. Always at your service—huge cakes of cooling Wilcock'a Bros. Ice—your guarantee of maintaining a healthy household during the summer season. Leave your order today at Wilcock Bros., so (1 nt you will have your ice when you want it. Wilcock Bros. MEAT and CUMBERLAND, B.C. PISH ? NATIVE SONS OF B.C. ELECTED OFFICERS VANCOUVER,- Native .Sons nf British Columbia brought their two- day Grnml Posl meeting in Vancouver to a close Inst Friday witli tin* election of oflircrs for tbe i nsulng yenr. n. a. MoKelvIe, Vancouver Post No. 2, was chosen as Qrand Factor of-tiio Order, Mayor Victor B. Harrison of Nanaimo moving i" tli" ofllce of Past Grand Factor. W, II. Kinsman, Victoria, was unanimously diosen as Vice-Qrand Factor. other olllcers elected are: A. Hnwiiy. New Westminster, Grand Chaplain; Dudley Durrani. Vancouver, Orand Secretary; 1,1 C. McGregor. South Wellington. USED CARS We have now in stock some of the best values in used cars ever offered in this district which it would lie well to inspect before buying. Chevrolet Touring, 1924 model, done less than :5,000 miles $750.00 Dodge Touring, late model $1050.00 McLaughlin big Six, Chevrolet Touring, Ford Touring and others. EASY TERMS ARRANGED Pidcock and McKenzie Agents DODGE BROS. MOTOR CARS Phone 2ii Courtenay Carl Laemmle Presents one o the -eason'** most entrancin Pic i tiros pictures i he Gaiety Uirl Adapted from Uie Novel, "The Inheritors," bv I.A.R. Wylic STARRING THE FAMOUS "MERRY-GO-ROUND GIRL" Mary Philbin ANOTHER ACCEPTED! THEN WHAT? Supported by Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, Otto Hoffman. James O. Barrows, DeWitt Jennings, George B. William, Tom Rickets, Roy Laidlaw and Grace Darmond. CHAPTER II OF The Fast Express ADULTS 35C CHILDREN 15<> a'oHE'i'Mn^^ iiraSIBIiWEIiipJS^^ FRIDAY, SATURDAY 22 MAY 23 The Mad Whirl With May McAvoy HOW SHE SOLVED THE PROBLEMS OF HER HAPPINESS IS AS UNUSUAL AS THE PICTURE ITSELF EiaiBIfflMS'2MaMSIEJai»'"*'i!Mffiara ILO-ILO THEATRE Cumberland E3E -Jk FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1925 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE News of Courtenay and Surrounding District HOME TEAM SLIP THREE RUNS IN ON POWELL RIVER COURTENAY, May 11.—The open- MRS. CAMPBELL BROWN ADDRESSES AUDIENCES ON MOTHERS' DA'Y COURTENAY, May 12.—Mrs. Camp ing game of the season in Upper Is-! hell Drown of Wellington was a spec- land Baseball was played on the local | lal visitor in the district for the ob- ball park between the Courtenay and rowell River team on Sunday and resulted in a win for the home team by a score of 7 runs to 4. The Courtenay team lined up as follows: Catcher, Fred Richardson, who had the misfortune to have his linger split. Johnny Robertson was called in from the outfield to hold down the position at servance of "Mothers' Day." On Sunday she gave three addresses at the various Prebyterian Churches lu the district, speaking at Comox, Sandwick and Courtenay. Her subject was the responsibility of motherhood. At the evening service In Courtenay the first three rows of seats were occupied with members of the senior the receiving end. Lefty Barkhouse J and junior classes of the C.G.I.T. Mrs. was on the mound for tho locals and Campbell Brown was for some twenty did his duty well. Halley Dixon at years ln the Missionary field in South lirst; Cummings at second; Ed. Obrey China. While in Courtenay she was at third; Johnny Cummings short; the-guest of the Rev. and Mrs. W. T. George Millard, Andy Robinson, Har-1 Beattie. ry Mamett and John Robertson were | ln the outer garden. Pat Fletcher, j i jqut i TJNCHES AND who umpired, was seeing everything.; f'ppAM ARJ* NOW Val Dalby has taken over the man- "^ «-^AM AR** N0W agership of the team for the coming year and sees good prospects for a bumper year for baseball in this district. It looks like it is Dad Dixon for President. THIRTY MEMBERS OF COURTENAY BROWNIE TROOP ARE ENROLLED ORDER OF THE DAY EMPIRE EXHIBITION ADVERTISING MATTER IS DEALT WITH BY B. of T. COURTENAY, May 7.—A meeting of the council of the Courtenay-Com- ox Board of Trade took place u Wednesday evening when the following members were present, Messrs W. Beard, Alec. Cleland, Heber Cooke. Wm. Eadle, (president) G. W. Edwards, R. G. Kcr, E. Lloyd and H. E. Wallls (secretary). A considerable amount of correspondence occupied the attention of the meeting. Amongst the letters was a communication from the Agent General for British Columbia In London, dealing with advertising matter from the Courtenay-Comox district for the COURTENAY, May 10.—With the return of warm days and summer-like weather, the housekeeper is faced with the question of summer-time dishes, the proper keeping of food and many other problems which higher temperature brings about. Salads and lighter and less healing foods are now the order of the day ln place of the more substantial dishes which were in favor during tlie cold winter days and the keen, cool, appetising spring season. A big part of an average summer's day food ration, although perhaps It Is not generally realized, is the popular alld ever more popular Ice Cream. Not many years ago ice cream was looked upon as purely a luxury—a confectionery—a fad, perhaps. To day it plays an important part in thc summer menu, and why not? After all, surely we show more good sense during the hot weather when we partake of something of a British Empire Exhibition. It is i high value deliciously flavored, cool probable that pamphlets will be sent.' and appetising. For the housekeeper Mr. Heber Cooke brought up the subject of getting in touch with a building corporation that would be Interested in the erection ot dwelling houses for sale on the rental purchase plan. There were many low priced lots within the city available tor the purpose. The matter Is to be taken up with the proper authorities to find out If such a corporation exists In Canada. or hostess It is easily served with a minimum of preparation on her part. Residents of the Comox Valley arc fortunate In having a continuous supply of the highest quality ice cream. Ever.one knows the Jersey Ice Cream which is made by experts, under Ideal conditions at the Co-operative Creamery, and from the cream of the splendid Jersey cows for which the Comox Valley Is justly famous. COURTENAY, May 10.—A very picturesque ceremony took place yesterday morning, when some thirty members of the Courtenay Brownie troop were enrolled. Dlst. Commissioner Mrs. Hodgson was ln attendance for the purpose. Acting Capt. Mrs. R. L. Ramsay, was the first to receive enrollment followed by the diminutive brown uniformed members of the troop. After forming a fairy ring the Brownies were escorted ln sixes by the Tawny Owl, Kathleen Halley, to the Totem pole, where the enrollment took place when they took their promise and received their pin. On Friday night Mrs. Hodgson, District Commissioner, attended a meeting at the home of Mrs. Sutherland, President of the 1st Courtenay Girl Guides to meet the officers, patrol leaders and the committee. Various subjects were thoroughly discussed including finance and the proposed summer camp. While in Courtenay the District Commissioner also enrolled Acting Capt. Miss Glendining and inspected the 1st Courtenay Girl Guide Troop. The District Commissioner congratulated them on their smart appearance and the work they were doing especially In connection with the War Memorial. She also congratulated Mrs. J. H. Meredith (late captain) on her work formerly done In connection with the Girl Guides. At the end of the Inspection they all gave a hearty cheer for the District Commissioner. On Saturday afternoon the 1st Courtenay Girl Guides Troop held a plant sale In the basement of the Pres byterian Church. Agnes Sutherland and Hilda Smith were In charge of the cut flowers. Beatrice Catchpole of tho plants, and Anna and Alice MoncrlaV In charge of the candy stall. Tea was served by the patrol leaders and the gross sum of $33.00 was taken, which will go towards the expense of the summer camp. SYNOPSIS OF UNDACTAHENDHENTS AUTOMOBILE THIEF RECEIVES TWO SIX- MONTHS' SENTENCES ROY CLIFFE AND JACK DEMPSEY I.N* LOS ANGELES When Roy Cliffe, Courteny's light-heavyweight champion, and Al Morris "Snohomish Giant Killer." meet on May 23rd at the large new Imperial Pavilion at Royston. local fans should witness a terrific battle. Both are the tcarlng-ln type of lighters nnd hard hitters. Morris Is 19 years of age and weighs 1S5 lbs, while Cliffe Is 20 and weighs 175 lbs. Morris has a formidable record, Including 16 knockouts, and moreover, lias never been K. O'd or knocked on* Ills feet, so It remains to be seen whether Roy's hard right will be able lo spoil his record. A good preliminary program has been arranged by Joe Idlens and Max Blunt, who arc promoting the match, and the largest crowd ever see nat an Up-Island show Is expected to be present. Messrs Larrigan, Fouler, Marshall, Boffey, and Monks are some of the local boxers taking part in the entertainment. Tickets may be obtained at the Cumberland Motor Works or at Marshall Music Store, Courtenay. nd May 22 II Reductions in Return Railway Rates TORONTO $113.75 MONTREAL $132.75 NEW YORK fefe $147.40 From Nanaimo or Victoria Rates to Other Eastern Points on Application Tickets on sale May 22 to Sept. 15. Good returning until Oct. 31. OPTIONAL WATER TRIPS via PRINCE RUPERT or GREAT LAKES Liberal Stop-Overs EDWARD W. BICKLE Agent — Cumberland, B.C. Telephone 35 PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age, and by aliens on declaring Intension to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and improvement for agricultural purposes. Full information concerning regulations regarding Pre-emptions Is given in Bulletin No. 1, Land Series, "How to Pre-empt Land," copies oi which can be obtained free of charge by addressing the Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C.. or to any Government Agent. Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and which is not timber- land, I.e., carrying over 5,000 board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and 8,000 feet per acre east of that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Land Recording Division, in which the land applied for ls situated, and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for five years and Improvements made to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivating at least five acres, before a Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed information see the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being tlmberland, for agricultural purposes; minimum price of first-class (arable) land is $5 per acre, and second-class (grazing) land $2.50 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands ls given In Bulletin No. 10, Laud Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres, may be purchased or leased, the conditions Including payment rf stumpage. HOMESTEAD LEASES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesites. conditional upon a dwelling being erected In the first year, title being obtained after residence and improvement conditions are fulfilled and land haB been, surveyed. LEASES For grazing and industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres may be leased by one person or a company. GRAZING Under the Grazing Act the Province Is divided into grazing dlstricis and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual grazing permits are issued based m numbers ranged, priority being given to established owners. Stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free, or partially free. permits are available for settlers. campers and travellers, up to ten head. COURTENAY, May 9.—A young man named M. "Gordon appeared before Magistrate Hames here -foday on two charges of stealing automobiles. In one Instance the accused, who pleaded guilty, had entered a large car storage building occupied by the Corfield Motors Ltd., and had selected a car which necessitates tbe backing out of two other cars before the car of his selection could be taken, and the other two cars were carefully replaced. For each of these two offences he was sentenced to six months Imprisonment, the terms to run concurrently. At the time of being charged he was serving a one- year's term for stealing a car ln Vic toria, The Provlnclal Police authorities are also bringing a charge ot a similar nature against the youth. BILL*-* BARBER SAYS ' MODESTY, N0VACAY5I IS MOSTLY! 1 IN THE , EYE OF I THE BEHOLDER. BILL SUTLIFF Courtenay, B.C. What 8.30 Brings When the hands of the clock reach half past eight each night the long-distance rates drop to the lowest level ever reached by them in this Province. These new rates prevail until 7 a.m. BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY RE A GOOD TIME and a good meal patrons always get when they come to OUR RESTAURANT Why not entertain your guests here? It will save you a great deal of work and bother, and give your friends a real treat. Best foods, best service and fairest prices assured you here. OUR SODA FOUNTAIN IS NOW IN OPERATION Come in and bring a friend. Rest and dine at McBRYDE'S BAKERY The White Store The White Bakery COURTENAY, B.C. :■•**»:■ Seytt '**/,■;••; " '<*!.f SAY JERSEY ICE CREAM AND YOU'VE ORDERED THE BEST EVERYBODY RECOGNIZES Good Ice Cream as the safest and most delicious of summer foods. Nearly everyone acknowledges JERSEY ICE CREAM as the best that can be procured hereabouts. It isn't merely a matter of chance taste. THERE'S A REASON—the purest cream, the finest flavors, the richest ingredients, the greatest care in preparation. That's why—and why you should insist on it at your fountain or in your home. Comox Creamery Association PAGE FOUR THE WJMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MAY IB, 192 The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B.C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1925 JUST PLAIN BLUES The doctors call it neurasthenia. In common parlance we call it "the blues." •' It is a disease. And the disease can be diag nosed just like measles or typhoid fever. The "blues" come from nervous worry. Over-strain brings worry, and worry brings the "blues." Too many people are going the limit. The average business man works to the verge of his strength during business hours, which is all right. But he takes his business home and worries over it, which is all wrong. By dwelling upon difficulties he magnifies them. He loses sleep and in consequence loses power to overcome. The cumulating force of the continued strain brings on a fit of the blues. Many women suffer in the same way. Household duties grow heavy. Nerves are taxed to the finish. She worries over the fit of her dress, over the style of her hat, over the children, over her husband—anybody, anything, affords occasion for the blues. And the higher up the woman lives in the scale of society, the greater the liability to neurasthenia. Late hours, the strain of social requirements, rich food, the bad air of ball rooms, lack of exercise, excitement—all these promote the conditions that bring on the blues. What is the cure for the blues? Saner living, that's all. , [ Sane living means simple food, plenty of sleep, exercise in the open air, sunshine, and, above all, a serene mind. In a word, the cure for the blues is the "simple life." Of course it is not easy to throw off the habit of brooding over one's troubles. But one can do it. The physician of the rich solves the problem by sending his patient to a health resort. His object is to secure a change of scene for his patient. The change of scene produces a new viewpoint—breaks up the mental habit. If you have strong will power you can get the new view point yourself—and save the doctor's bill. STICK TO IT, BOYS! With the close, of another school term drawing near comes the annual temptation to the boys to give up future attendance at school and go to work. We have for years past noticed a very undesirable feature in the attendance at the public schools in the higher grades and that ia the presence of more girls than boys. Why is this? Where are the boys? They leave school, many of them in their early or middle teens, as soon as they are able to get a position ns clerk in some j 3tore or office, under the impression that they are ] wasting time by remaining in school longer. The ! average boy thinks that if he gets some job that i enables him to earn a few dollars a month, while his classmate sticks to school three or four years ] longer, he has just so many years the start of his companion who remains in school. This is not I true. The boy who remains in school and acquires a thorough education lays a foundation that will surely, other things being equal, enable ;him to pass his classmate who left school three or four years earlier. Don't make up your mind to quit school at the end of this term if you can possibly arrange to go on and finish the course. And, remember, young man, that you are the architect of your own future. Rely upon your own strength of body and soul. Take for your star, self-reliance. Don't take too much advice —keep at your helm and steer your own ship, and remember that the great art of commanding is to take a fair share of the work, Think well of yourself. Put potatoes in a cart over a rough road and the small ones go to the bottom. The journey upon which you are starting is over a rough road. Rise above the envious and jealous. Fire above the mark you intend to hit. Stay in school as long as you can, and learn all you can. CONSTANT ADVERTISING THEY MAKE THE TOWN Without any thought of sentiment or suggestion that we owe allegiance to anyone, the cold, hard truth is that the retail merchants of our home town are the best business friends we have. The retail merchant conducts a school of commerce for our education—and the tuition is free. Every man, woman or child gets the benefit of seeing in the home town about anything that is of real importance. He protects us against fraud or deceit. He stands for the square deal. You never ordered a $10 lightning rod off your home merchant and then found your note for a thousand dollars in the bank next day as a result. You never paid him $60 for a range that warped out of shape in six months—without your wife getting the money back. He never charged you $75 for a "trailer" buggy that you found out after wards could be bought anywhere for $60. No, the home merchant is just like you. H? lives, where he does business, and his success depends on making a friend of you and your neighbor. Like you, ha has to 'make good'. The retail merchant is the one great factor in our commercial system and this is true solely because he renders us better service than we can get elsewhere. Take him away and our home town is gone. The retail merchant will continue to abide in our affections so long as we value our homes, because the average citizen is proud of his town. He always j tells how close his farm is to it. FROM The Rag Bag BY HECK Now comes a new style from Royston that cars are to be painted to match the wife's gown. Queer that men should take up a life of crime when there are so many legal ways to be dishonest. She's a happy girl who has so many dresses she can't decide which one to wear. "How fitting," thought the sllk stocking as it was rolled into place. Ahout the most difllcull thing most of ever did was making sixteen easy payments. The things that stand the cold weather the best ire the polar bear, the reindeer and the feminine ankle. Some times It is hard to guess whether it Is opportunity or the installment collector knocking at the door. The traveller on the highway these days has two I things to fear—being held up or being run down. Few books we borrow from the publlc library are as interesting as the letter somebody sometimes leaves tn one. It's 2 a.m. He don't take off his shoes. He don't creep stealthily up the stairs. She Isn't waiting for him with a forbidding countenance. She doesn't ask him if he knows what time it Is. He Is a bachelor I It was a dark night. A man was riding a bicycle with no lamp (wrong again). He came to a cross road, and did not know which way to turn. Through the gloom he saw a sign on the post. He felt ln his pocket for a match. He (ound butone. Climbing to the top of the pole, he lit the match carefully, and In the ensuing glimmer read: "Wet Paint." FATTED CALVES FOR BRITISH BUTCHERS ("tV W«s«m MMtt wltt J. H. ri.iuMt. ■Illlll la *• ««l.r aukil«al. (il Wafcna aWa «• ro.ta f.r lajlari. •w-Utlu tMl intmnTisl. ft.ri.4iui P.cila. MnnttnA C.IU. Mukak uTnw mUi.iH Inn mUi'l fMl h mtMM II U»r One step wont take you very far, You've got to keep on walkin'; One word won't tell folks who you are You've got to keep on talking; An Inch won't make you very tall, You've got to keep on growing; One little ad won't do It all, You've got to keep them going. A constant drop of water Wears away the hardest stone; By constant gnawing, Towser ' Masticates the toughest bone; The constant cooing lover Carries off the blushing maid; And the constant advertiser Is the one who gets the trade. H ere an dTh ere The Good Roads Department of Manitoba expects to complete the Trans-Canada Highway through that province by October the first. This will complete the road from Brandon west to the Saskatchewan boundary. The city of Halifax, N.B., is planning to re-establish its Provincial Exhibition this coming fall according to Mayor Murphy. The fair has only been held once or twice since the war prior te which it was an annual event. The Canadian Trade Commissioner at Liverpool, England, is taking steps to interest Canadian business men in the export of crushed oyster shells to Great Britain. The United States exports 20,000 tons of crushed shells annually to the British Isles. The official opening of Crystal Garden, Victoria's latest and finest Amusement Park will take place on June 26th. Celebrations, including a ball, processions, and sports, will mark the occasion and are scheduled to continue until July 1st. j 1!)25 ROSE FESTIVAL j TO BE MOST ELABORATE IN PORTLAND'S HISTORY PORTLAND, Ore., May 14.—Four weeks from Monday will see the opening of Portland's 1925 five-day Rose Featlval, declared to be the most elaborate civic celebration an; city ever has planned. Portland's Hose Festival has endured a score of years while other civic celebrations have flared and died, yet Rose Festivals of previous years are belittled by comparison with the program announced for June 15 to 19. Two distinctive new features, one" of which Is of greater magnitude than all of the features of any previous rose festival and the other equal in elaboration to the famous floral parade, sre Included in the program. The lirst is "Rosarla," a civic pageant in which have been enrolled the 5.0110 most talented singers, dancers and actors lu the olty, including virtually all the professionals. Charles Wakefield Cadman, famous composer, 1ms written the music on a rose theme The liliretie is by Doris Smith, Montgomery Lynch, noted producer of "The Wayfarer' and other pageants, is director general. Merrykliana is the other big new attraction. This parade wlll reflect the carnival spirit of the nations of tlle world in visual contrast to a funfest of Americans. Thirty-seven nationalities will he represented In "The March of the Nations." Other sections of tlle parade will be for "Fun- ii., ails," advertising floats with laughs in them, for booster organizations. fraternal groups. Industrial organizations and theatres. A "Rnzzberry" section is planned In keeping with tho "smile in every entry" rule. It is cstimaied that 20,000 Portland- ers now are putting in all or nn of evi..y day In preparation for lhe ii'.'"> Festival. ) Get a Bright suit on May 24* Shoe Polish Will let you put tjmtrbrstfiot/nKxmt I *KK>ii UNION HOTEL CUMBERLAND, 11. C. Comfort and Hoiuejlke service. 16 rooms, electrically lieai.il Excellent oulilne— For reservations Phone 15. R. YATES. Manager. mi P.'Wfi NIGHT 6- MORNINGH KEEP YOUR EYES CLEAN CLEAR AND HEALTHY Mnaiaarui ill cm HaaMuawl n.tai(Maaia Navigation on the Great Lakes and the St, Lawrence is now open and has provided employment for hundreds of men from Montreal, Toronto and other cities who have been idle during the winter. Shipping circles are optimistic concerning the seaBon just commenced. It is announced that the Banff, Alberta, Pow-Wow and Indians Day celebration which takes place an-, nually, will be held this y.ar, July i 23 and 24 in the Yoho Valley. On j these days the Stoney tribe of Indians in full regalia, hold their Pow-Wow and compete in contests of every kind. There are approximately 2,200,000 j persons attending school in this country. Of this number, 1,600 are at institutions for the blind and mute; 81,000 at vocational schools or classes; 14,000 at Indian schools and the remainder attend colleges, universities, subsidized and private schools and institutions for training teachers. With a view to arranging a new trade and transportation agreement between Canada and the British West Indies a conference is to be held at Ottawa in June which will he attended by representatives of the Governments of Canada, Bermuda, Leeward and Windward Islands, Barbadoes, Trinidad, British Guiana, Jamaica and British Honduras. P. P. HARRISON BARRISTER nnd SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC CUMBERLAND - - - B.C. NOTICE Wood for sale $5.50 per load (Also any other hauling) Telephone 92R Happy Valley W. C. White New Car Service (All FOR HIKE UAY OH NIGHT CUMBERLAND HOTEL W.M.MKHItlKIKII), Fmprii-ior (ilOOU ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE liiiiiHnnilr Avenue. Cumberland When you are In need of a I'liimlilng & Mealing Engineer, See R. RUSHTON I'huiio 124 Courtenay Phone 157 Cumberland Your needs will receive immediate attention. The Gem Barber Shop Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber, and Hairdresser, Shampooing, Singeing. Massaging, Scalp Treatment. I 24 TELEPHON E 100 Cumberland Hotel Car leaves Cumberland Hotel at 8 o'clock every Sunday morning and meets boat at Union Bay. Ask for Charlie Dalton T. Malpass GENERA! HAULING FREIGHT, COAL AND WOOD Any part of City or District ASHES TAKEN AWAY AND RUBBISH REMOVED Please leave your orders at office Mrs. King's Stationery Store SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO QR PHONE 15 UNION HOTEL CUMBERLAND TRANSFER • T. Malpass The gold mines of northern Ontario are said to have yielded a higher income during the first quarter of 1925 than in any similar period in their history. Estimates place the income of mining companies in the Porcupine district at nearly six million dollars and in the Kirkland District at one and a quarter millions. John Hartney, Canadian Pacific Railway engineer, who has recently completed his 42nd year in the company's service, was the guest of honor at a banquet given by the Brotheihood of Locomotive Engineers on St. George's Day at Smiths Falls, Ont. Mr. Hartney, is President Beatty's special engineer and was presented with a gold cane. In an effort to individualize the name of Saint John, N.B., the City Corporation, Board of Trade, anil other organizations are in future to spell its mime out in full. This port hns grown rapidly in importance in recent yenrs and in addition to bell*. *•! Ills winter headquarters ef the I It of the Canadian Pacific Rail- v ;,*. is i>Ieo a ynrt of call for nu- i' -.ns lints bperating between Ca- t ' i ani Kuropn, ns well ns the .,,...e i.f a Inrga fishing industry. Lumber In every sorts of building materials. MOULDINGS. WINDOWS. DOORS, SHINGLES, KILN DRIED FLOORINGS, AND FURNISHINGS. WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHARGES. Royston Lumber Co. Limited. CUMBERLAND, B. C. PHONIC !N*1Uca"',: U4X Qomtna* i nuiina |oalo,: iB9 Cumberland FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1925 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE FIVE v> Thc Judge-- ,.-,- He Enters. A Credit Camp Craft and Wood Lore FIELD COOKING Since cooking facilities ln the Held are necessarily limited, only the simplest recipes are given here and It Is suggested that the novice take advantage of Ills spare moments to experiment with other and more complicated dishes. A few general rules which will be of assistance to the beginner are offered. Chief among these Is tho mixing of dry ingredients before liquids are added; the latter are then also mixed together, and llnally the two mixtures are added together. This tatoes boiled take 30 minutes, new potatoes baked 45 minutes, boiled 2m minutes, sweet potatoes boiled 45 minutes, baked 1 hour, shell beans boiled COMPENSATION BOARD'S COAL MINERS SIGN REPORT SHOWS GREATER ■ A NEW AGREEMENT i INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY C'ALOAHY.—Approximately 400 employees of the Brazeau Collieries at! The continued good work which is , ,..,, .„.„.,. . ...... .„.,.-„ ,.tu... „„,„., Nordegg have signed a new agree-; 1 hour, green peas boiled 20 to 10 ! "e'"g d°'le '" the indU8trlal "fe °* *••<-•" with the company on the same! minutes, string beans boiled 1 to 2 lhe Provll"-e •» sll0wn ln the facts j terms as to wages and conditions as hours, green com 25 minutes lo 1 I contained In the latest report of the : lhe agreements recently made In tho ' hour, tomatoeB, fresh, 1 hour, to- : Workmen's Compensation Board, jCrow s Neat Pass district. matoea canned, 30 minutes, cabbage 20 minutes cauliflower 1 to 2 hours, duntlelious 2 to 3 hours, beet greens 1 hour, onions 1 to 2 hours, beets 1 to 5 hours, turnips white 45 minutes to 1 hour, turnips yellow 1% to 2 liiurs, parsnips 1 to 2 hours, carrots rule holds good In all cases unless ; 1 to 2 hours, specific advice to the contrary is,glven COOKING UTENSILS Another point to be borne in mind is Those that are absolutely necessary the fact that actual experience Is es- are frying pan, coffee pot, tin cup, sentlal to the best cooking, and thai satisfactory results cannot be obtaln- whlch has just been forwarded to the This company of which the general manager is John Shaifks .president j government. Greater industrial ac- j of tne Western Cana(la Con, 0pera_ | tlvity during the past year is seen In j tors' Association, produces annually knife, fork and spoon. sufficient, but if weight is not an ob- a somewhat larger number of accidents than In 1923 but the fatal accidents were less by 22. The Boards jurisdiction now covers 160,000 workers. There were 25,576 accidents which These arc j required more than first aid treatment, and of these 246 resulted fat- In 10,000 cases only payment between 300,000 and 400,000 tons of coal Steele the above might be supplement. ed by any other articles that tho!a y* camper might think necessary, such I *'01' medical care was necessary, while as pepper and salt containers, tin pall, iron pot. camp grill, camp slovc. In 13,540 It was necessary to pay compensation as well. Slightly over and 76% were British or Canadian. The total sum paid out during the ed merely by following a given recipe. Ingredients may vary In strength or quality, fuel may not supply the proper heat, altitude has Its effect, the water used has more; milk, which should be sour, may only be "turned." , etc. or the same condition may exist in j THE COOK FIRE milk that should be sweet. It should | To build a camp Are over which be bomu In mind also that nothing cooking enn be accomplished, select j 5"-**r •■• compensation was $1,213.- ilefiiiile on tlie sub.lec! of seasoning I two medium thick green logs and ■ 297.90. medical services and hospital < ..n be offered, since individual tastes j level on' the top with the camp axe. j care took $602,732.88 pensions to de- dlfTer so widely that the/ must be con j Set and brace these logs a few inches pen(lent8 of mell kllleil J705.413.03. sldered in every case. A recipe j apart, so they will form a support on .. , , ,„i,i,.i, ,i,„ knttnn, „r .1... i.i. compensation to 663 men permanently therefore can be considered only as a I which the bottom of the cooking general guide and must be varied to! utensils will rest safely. Scrape a injured $629,399.49 and burial milt local conditions. As a rule the j Httle trench underneath and with a Held man who is unable to exercise j few logs more form a wlndguard or any Ingenuity can never hope to be-1 radiator at one side. The two come a proficient cook. i lo«8 Which are to form the sides ot Conned Poods—Camp food or j the cooking "range" should be ar- "chuck" or "grub," as it may lie ranged so they are about six Inches known In the camp vernacular, con- j apart at one end and one to two feet- slsts largely of canned meats, fruits, j al""*' at the other end, at which the and vegetables, and as these undergo j baker may be placed, facing the glow- a more or less extensive process of : '»S coals. The common error of am- cooking at the time they are canned U-eur campers is to build too big aj^™ ,he year „„„ t0 acclAmtll ,, they do not require a great amount i "re; experienced cooks take out the ; e8timate(1 at ?1 719 269 of cooking prior to being served, unburn' wood before starting cooking. I t^ «* of operitloi of this board With the exception of milk, which mny J the novice puts on more and suffers j has |)een gQ|ng (,own a ^ (|| stand In the open can for several from smoke accordingly for his ignor. L m doged u ml o( days and not spoil, all canned goods ■««. HI.™ leaving the can,,, al- %m mllnM by (he hoaI.„ should be removed from the cm, to the j »■*.■» **sure the lire Is oat. Till. Is ■ wen( ^ mAnm Qr ^ „„„,,_ glass, porcelain, or. enamelware dish-. the most Important, It Is also the law. Lhe cnahmm of ,„, „„„,.„ Mr wl„,, es Immediately after the can Is onen- Green wood Is generally used for a i, , . ,, * , us iimiieuiaiei.i unci mc mil m uycu , . „ , , in making Ills report to the govern ed. This Is especially true of acldu- camI> n™ that Is Intended for all-night lous fruits, and also applies especially j service Chemical action may or penses $18,584. From the report it appears that there were more firms operating in British Columbia in 1924 than ever For Baby's Bath More than that of any other member of the family, baby's tender, delicate skin needs the greatest care and attention. The soft soothing oils in Baby's Own Soap make it specially suitable for babies, and its clinging fragrance reminds oneof the roses of France which help to inspire it, "111 heit for u»u and Baby too" ai-u MINERAL ACT (FORM F.) Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE Teal Fractional, Robin, Red Bird, Canary, Black Bird, Blue Jay, Lark, Wren Snow Bird. Birch No. 2, Hemlock No. 2, Cedar No. 2, Spruce No. 2, Tamarack No. 2. Swan No. 2, Raven No. 2, Pine No. 2. Fir No. 2, Maple No. 2, Oak Fractional, Locust, Long Frac- before, there being a net Increase In tiomi Loon, Hawk Fractional. Mink, this regard of 314 firms over 1923. The payroll amounted to $162,000,0011, which ligure contrasts with $78,725,- 992 In 1917. The total wage loss to meats. cur and render the food poisonous if they are left exposed to air fn thc opened can. Care must be taken not to transfer them to other tin or iron dishes. Bread—Crackers wlll not prove satisfactory on extended trips and baker's bread soon becomes tiresome Consequently camp-made bread Is a necessity but Instead of presenting the difficult problem its preparation ! mny appear to be. it is, ill fact, a simple process. Where quick meals are required the bread may he made in the form nt biscuits or "flapjacks," but If a camp j ls In the nature of a semi-permanent | establishment, then a more elaborate system of cooking may be followed. Thc chief Item 111 baking good bread Is to have the oven hot when the dough Is placed ln II. Otherwise the bread will be heuvy and unpalatable. COOKING MEATS Time Required for linking Meats— Venison, rare. 15 minutes; shore birds 15 to 20 minutes; wild duck, quail and pheasant, about 40 mniiitcs. Broiling—Venison steaks and chops also shore birds, 15 minutes per lb.; duck, about 30 minutes; bass and fish over 20 minutes; trout. 10 minutes; rabbit. 30 minutes. Boiling—Venison, 15 minutes per pound; duck and small birds. 46 minutes. COOKING VEGETABLES Roast Potatoes-Scoop out a hole among the ashes at the edge of the fire, fill It with coals anil keep lt hot for half nn hour. Then clean out thfi coals, put in potatoes Hint have he'*n well cleaned, cover then! over wltii hot ashes with n brisk tire on top. In 40 minutes' time try slicking a sliver Ino them, if lt goes in easily lhe potatoes are cooked. Time for Cooking Vegetables—Po-j ment. comments upon the confidence which both employers and workers repose ln the board and the hear'y co-operation which has been received by the board from tbem. Martin. Eagle No. 11, Eagle No. 12 aud Eagle No. 13 Mineral Claims, situate in the Quatslno Mining Division of Rupert District. Where located:—Near Old Sport Mine. Elk Lake. TAKE NOTICE that I, Frank C Green, acting as agent for Coast Copper Company, Limited, Free Miner's Certificate No. 75.895C, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates ot Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of the above claims. And further tske notice that action, under section 85, must he commenced before the issuance of such Certificates of Improvements. Dsted this 28th day of October, A.D., 1924. F. C. GREEN, 221 Pemberton Bids;.. 15-24 Victoria, B.C. mm ^ uabies health and Strength. I'KEK BABY BOOKS Write to the Borden Co., Ltd.. Vancouver for Iwo Baby Welfare Books. To Europe <t and Return * 1550J Ten palatUI ttotmer tripi (June I, IT. M, U 21; July 1, I; Augiwt 6), including ;he Mauritania. Btrengaria, Lancaitrfi ani Amltnii, covering ill regular poiuli, lumt under our 1925 Touriit 111 Cabin Billing*. Arranged far teachers, slu-U-nU ami tourists. (.oo! cinnjmy, bright dining-room. Krneroul wlmleaome toot!, comfortable i|uartera, i-runi ena-n deck, miMikiHg room, i u u n g t, etc. PawtAgra »» low aa IliJ.UO return. Abo Educational Tours, tire ar write m **r*.ai •""■ward Agent, Mb* CUNARD fiy?&5 For Further Information Apply to EDWARD W. BICKLE — CUMBERLAND. B.C. 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Made in all fashionable shades and sold in popular weights from sheer to heavy ^HOSIERM* FOR QUALITY BREAD, CAKES AND PASTRIES MANN'S BAKERY APPETIZING FRUIT PI*3S Our Famed Scotch Oat Cakes Need no Recommending and our Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls Are Sure to Please WEDDING, CHRISTENING & BIRTHDAY CAKES MADE TO ORDER at MANN'S — CUMBERLAND, B.C. Phone 18 Phona II STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autes fer Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling five* vary prompt attention. Furniture and Plan* Storage if desired. PhMiM -i and II Cumberland, B.C. S. DAVIS UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRER. It pays to have your shoes repaired as they wear laager after repairing than when new. I aim to give the best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Stare. PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1925 COLLIERY EMPLOYEES HELD MASS MEETING LADYSMITH,—There was a meeting ot the Employees of the Canadian Colliery Co. in the Band Hall on Weil nesday morning, anil the local Supt. of the Co., addressed the meeting pointing out the conditions of the Coal Trade, and how in face of competition the Company had to consider reducing the bonus by 60c per da. - after discussion, this was put to tha meeting and a vote taken, there being 98 for and 46 against, 3 ballots being spoiled. GOVT'S POSITION IS MUCH BETTER SINCE BY-ELECTION B.C. TO CONTINUE REPRESENTATION AT WEMBLEY EXHIBITION The representation of British Col umbla at the great Wembley Empire Fair, where Its exhibits aroused sucli marked Interest last year, Is to lie continued, and the necessary funds have been provided by warrant of thu governor, Where renewal of the exhibits Is required this is being done, and they are being added to so far as the space allotted to the Province will permit. The centre of attraction this year as last will undoubtedly be the British Columbia Bungalow con structed entirely of woodB grown in the Province. The number of peo pie who visited It last year was estimated at not less than twelve million, and It was a very popular feature with them, in addition to which it was the subject of many commendations In the British press. L. L. Brown, tlie lumber commissioner, is In charge of the exhibit. Products of the mine, farm, orchard anil seas are on view at the Fair, and officials of thc Agent-General's office attend to furnish Information to visitors. A large supply of literature describing the province and its resources and the opportunities it offers has been prepared by the Bureaus of Provlnclal Information for distribution. SALE OF ADULTERATED DAIRY PRODUCTS WILL GET SEVERER PENALTIES OTTAWA,—Heavier penalties for the sale of adulterated dairy products are provided In a bill Introduced in the House recently by the "Minister ot Agriculture. Hon. W. R. Motherwell. The bill was given second reading and referred to agricultural committee. Mr. Motherwell said that a number of middlemen had found it actually profitable to pay fines and go on breaking the Act. He now aimed to provide such heavier penalties as would discourage this. VICTORIA.—The result of the by- election in Grand-Forks-Greenwood is considered as a great triumph In Government circles, and It certainly materially improves the position of the administration, being equal to an Increase of two in Its majority and tending to enhance U*.o stability of tlie government. Premier Oliver, In expressing his delight with the result, said: "Not only docs It show that the people prefer the Government's performances to lhe policies of the opposition but it adds to our administrative security throughout the Province. It Is never a good thing for a country to have a Government which lacks a clear work ing majority In the legislature and the new alignment of thc House as a result of our victory ls for the benefit in* tlie Province, The verdict of the constituency ls of course what I expected." The filial returns gave Mr. McPherson a majority ot sixty-two. As there was an adverse majority of 431 against the Liberal candidate ln the general election last year the change is considered as a tribute both to the new member and the party which he supports. "THE HUNTED WOMAN" LIKENED TO STORY OF SAND CAVE INCIDENT If James Oliver Curwood had not written "The Hunted Woman" some time ago, people might readily believe that the scene ln the mine, where Joanne Gray and John Aldous are imprisoned by a landslide of roclf and earth, was based on the recent account of Floyd Collins' entombment in Sand Cave, Kentucky. The occurrence of this event in actual life, in almost the same manner ns Curwood hnd pre vlnusly related It, serves to emphasize the visualizing power possessed by the author. There Is, however, one difference. In Kentucky, Collin's sweetheart wa.. separated from blm by the same obstruction that kept him captive on the duy when they had planned lo be married. The two characters In "The Hunted Woman," transposed to the screen by William Fox, are held together by falling Ions of debris. Until that time no word of love hud passed between them. Let's see what happens to them in the film. The oxygen in tin* smull chamber Is slowly being used up; hope Is fading ns their candle dims; they are fac Ing the cnil. It seems as If centuries are dragging heavily across Ihelr eyelids. The lllckering light lessens and the darkness creeps iu closer Shadows grow deeper and an in.islble force seems to be tightening its tentacles around their throats. They fall unconscious. Time goes on. A thin beam ol llglil -slowly it in- creases-then a patch of sunshine, llfegivlng sunshine. The ulr is coming through in pleasant draughts; sweet, Invigorating, Help had come at last. This Is ono ot the biggest moments in the screen creation. Then follows their wedding -but the greatest obstacle enters their lives af'cr the marriage. That furnishes tho surprise of th" story. To tell It here would spoil tht enjoyment of those who Intend to set "The Hunted Wo-1 man" when It plays at the Ilo-Ilil Theatre Monday nml Tuesday, May 16 and 19. I The by-election was rendered necessary by the death In a train explosion on the eve of the opering of the Legislature of John MeKie, Conservative, who had been elected by a majorUy of 10S in a three-corned fight. The liue-up lu th House Is now 2:'. Liberals, 1 Independent Liberal, Hi Conservatives, 3 Labor, 3 Provlnclal, 1 Independent and one seat vacant (Dewdney). SCORER'S MISTAKE RECTIFIED—CATCHER'S AVERAGE BOOSTED FEWER BUSINESS FAILURES SHOW CANADA ADVANCING OTTAWA,—A distinct decline in tho number of assignments under thc Bankruptcy and Winding-up Act was reported to the general statistics branch ot the Dominion Bureau ol' -Statistics as experienced in February TO5, while the liabilities of the assignors also showed a decline. Commercial failures ln Canada In February 1925 numbei j 162, as compared with 270 In January 1925 and 260 in February 1924—this latter more significant comparison showing a decline of thirty-eight per cent. In British Columbia commercial failures numbered five ln February 1925 as compared with six In January 1925 and six In February 1921. Liabilities were ?27.000. That New Bonnet Bright summer days bring back baseball ami just as sure as we have beer by the glass again do we find ourselves in the midst of violent or leas violent baseball arguments, as the case may be. Here is the first. Dave Richards, the young receiver of the local club, contends that he should not be charged with an error when he drops the third strike, pro- j vided he pegs the batter out at first base. On the other hand, the club j scorer claimed that "each mls- i play wblch prolongs the time at bal of a batsman or prolongs the life or a base-runner—when perfect play j would have insured his being put out*' i must be charged us an error to the ! player responsible, Therefore, every I time "Muggins" dropped n third strike I an error was scored against him. I Audrey 1. Roberts, B. C's premier baseball scorer by virtue ot tlie tact that he Is official scorer for the Van- i couver Senior Amateur League and : also for all B.C. championship nlay- ofi gomes, has been appealed lo, after the player and club scorer had search j ed rule books and baseball literature j to find a correct Interpretation of this ; play. The scorer, Alex Denholme, finds be ls wrong and hopes In base- hall, as in other things, to be big enough to admit when he is wrong. Mr. Roberts has ruled that Dave Is right, and the club scorer is only too pleased to reimburse Dave In this man nar for the Injustice dealt bim last season. Of the II games he partlci- | pated |n he had 11 errors and hand-1 average is consequently boosted from j led 139 chance. On reviewing the ! .922 io .978. Not so bad for a young- I -core book we find he had but 4 er- ster who played in hla first senior mrs (all wild pegs) and his fielding , amateur league last year. 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Sparks Co. [Courtenay], Limited PHONE l» COURTENAY. B.C. FRIDAY. MAY IB, 1925 THE CUMflflflLANP WLANDBR, CVMHMILAND, S.C. MR. J. B. WARD OF LITTLE RIVER DISTRICT DIES SUDDENLY COURTENAY, May 11.—The death occurred of Mr. J. B. Ward, a resident ot the Little River District, on Saturday evening. He was sitting at the table with his wife attending to some books when he quietly sank forward and passed away. It Is seventeen years since the late Mr. Ward canie to the Comox Valley. At thc time of his arrival (rom Red Deer. Alberta, he purchased Mr. Dave Ryan's homestead ln the Little River district where he made his home for many years. The deceased was a well known and highly respected member ot the community and waa prominent In church matters having held the position of warden of the Lazo Anglican church in the past. To mourn his loss he leaves a widow ami two daughters, Miss Blanch Ward, who is at present home from missionary work In China and Miss Constance Ward lhe teacher at Nobb Hill school. The funeral Is to take place tomorrow when Mr. W. T. Beat- tie will conduct a service at the undertaking parlors of Mr. John Sutton. Interment will be (rom the Anglican church at Sandwick. by the Lazo Mission per C.J.M. Phelps | who succeeded the deceased gentle- j man as church warden o( the Lazo I Mission. MOTHERS HONORED AT^ BANQUET BY C. G. L T. EOLD FEATS MARK CHAPTER PLAY AT LOCAL PLAYHOUSE Lassoing a man on a moving train is one of the thrilling teats staged ia William Duncan's (eature chapter- play. "The Fast Express," just completed at Universal City, and the second episode of which will be shown Wednesday and Thursday at the Ilo- llo Theatre and Monday and Tuesday ot the following week at the Gaiety Theatre, Courtenay. The daring trick is done by Duncan, who stars In as well as directs the new Universal feature, and Harry Woods. Woods hurls the rope, snaring Duncan (rom Ihe rear platform o( a racing express tialn. The trick is on o( the most daring ever attempted on the screen, and the actors had several nar row escapes from Injury before the thriller was successfully tranterred to the celluloid. This is one of many sensations in the new chapterplay, adapted to thu screen from the famous story "Crossed Wires,' by Courtney llyley Cooper, line of America's best known novelists Tho picture tells the Dlory o( the opn- ratlon o( a new railroad with Duncan as its president and Edith Johnson as thc telegraph operator seeking to foil the efforts of a baud of traitors In the organization itself tu wreck the road. In future chapters many thrills will he seen; Hie complete vanishing of a freight ear (rom the middle of a train with tlie explanation, as exciting as It Is novel; a desperate battle In Denver's old underworld, a running tight on the tops of racing freight cars, and other exciting action. COURTENAY, May 12—The second annual C.G.I.T. Mother and Daugh ter banquet was held In the basement o( St. George's Presbyterian Church on Monday night last when about eighty mothers and daughters sat down together. The tables were beautifully decorated with cut flowers and literally groaned under the weight o( good things provided. The basement has been artistically decorated in blue and white, the colors of the C.G.I.T. The following program was very successfully carried out with the president o( the senior group, Muriel McPhee, occupying the chair. C.G.I.T. Grace. Toast, "The King." Patriotic stunt, "Music 18" Toast I "Our Mothers," Irene Smith and Mrs. | Matthew Smith. "Our Dauffhters," j Mrs. Sutherland and Beatrice Catch-! pole. "Our Guests," Nellie Taylor and j Frances Smith. "The Church,' Violet I Trotter and the Rev. W. T. Beattie. "The Sunday School', Annie Crawford and Mr. William Duncan. "Canadian Girls In Training," Agnes Williams and Mrs. Beattie. "Girls of other lands," Annie McCourt and Mrs. Rodger. A delightful musical program iuter- persed the toast list which included musical selection by senior and junior members and songs by Miss Kitty Williams, Bernadlne Shannon and a quartette by senior members. ton, formerly a missionary of the E.E. Church in South China, gave a very appropriate address on Motherhood. She divided her subject under three heads. The glory of motherhood, the responsibilities and privileges of motherhood and the eternal significance of motherhood. It was a very clear and convincing statement and illustrated from personal experiences in China and elsewhere. Mra. Brown has the great gift of presenting her subject interestingly, and her wide experience of life In many lands entitles her to an attentive audience. The C.G.I.T. met the worshippers at the door of the church and presented each with a flower to commemorate Mother. The church was suitably decorated and every seat was filled. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY WILL MEET FRIDAY I The regular meeting ol the Ladles' Auxiliary to the Cumberland General Hospital wlll be held ln the Anglican Hall on Friday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m. B. N. Jeffrey, Sec. ANNOUNCEMENT The Comox District Rod and Gun Club are holding a meeting in the City Hall, Courtenay, Tuesday May 19th at 8 p.m. AH sportsmen are asked to attend as this ls in their interest. MOTHERS' DAY IS FITTINGLY MARKED MAY DAY FUNDS WERE AUGMENTED BY SOCIAL COURTENAY. May 12.—Mothers' Day was fittingly observed In the Presbyterian services o( Sunday last, at Comox. Sandwick and Courtenay. At the evening service In Courtenay the two C.G.I.T. groups connected with the church attended in a body and occupied the front centre seats. Special hymns had been chosen (or the occasion and Mr. Herbert Smith sang Mothers' pra.,er very (eeliitgly. The minister presided at the services and Mrs. Campbell Brown o( Welling- SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL One Used Car BARGAIN AT Corfield Motors, Limited FORD DEALER Phone 46 Courtenay COURTENAY. May 14.—A very pleasant social evening was spent at Beaufort House last night in aid of the May Day celebration. The. first part of the evening was spent In a whist drive, when some twenty tables were filled with keen card players. The winners were: ladles' first, Mrs. J. M. Rodger, second Mrs. Len Roberts, consolation, Miss Audrey Grieves Gentlemen's prizes went to, Mr. J. W. Denholm first, Mr. Lloyd Geldt second and .Mr. Len 1». Piket captured tho booby prize. Alter delicious refreshments had j been served dancing followed to music by a four-piece orchestra composed of Miss J. Williamson and Messrs N. Smith, Robert Sutherland and Stanley j Venablcs. Tlie May Day funds will! he augmented tu the extent of fifty dollars by this effort, thanks largely lo the kindness and energies of Mrs. M. Nesblt al whose house the function took place. LAID AT REST COURTENAY. May 12.—The funeral of Mr. J. B. Ward, a resident of lhe Little River District for the past 17 years, took place on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. W. T. Beattie conducted Ihe service at the undertaking parlor In Courtenay from whence the cortege proceeded to the Anglican Church In Sandwick where the services both 111 the church and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. J. W. Flinton. The remains of the late Mr. J. B. Ward were carried to their last resting place by Messrs A. II. Ball, Geo. Butchers, W. Ghro. J. 11. Holmes. W. Pritchard, and W. Stevens. Among tlie floral tributes were two beautiful crosses, the work of .Mrs. J. Knlglit. One of these crosses wns presented o I Roy Cliffe OF COURTENAY Light Heavyweight Champion of British Columbia versus "Snohomish Giant Killer" . of Everett, Wash. Al. Morris 7= 8-3 Minute Rounds ^ 3 Round Preliminary Bouts between well known Local Boxers Royston Imperial Pavilion SAT., May 23rd BEGINS 8:30 P.M. MAIN EVENT 10 P.M. PRICES $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 BOYS UNDER 16 50c. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR LADIES TICKETS FOR SALE AT CUMBERLAND MOTOR WORKS Monday, Tuesday May 18 and 19 THE OPENING CHAPTER OF The Fast Express THIS IS A BRAND NEW SERIAL, FAST, THRILLING, AND WRITTEN BY A SATURDAY EVENLNG POST AUTHOR. STARRING WILLIAM DUNCAN DO NOT MISS THIS COMMENCING CHAPTER EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY HERE FEATURE The Warrens of Virginia PRESENTED BY WILLIAM FOX WITH ROBERT E. LEE AND U.S. GRANT AS THE CENTRAL FIGURES OF A ROMANTIC DRAMA. A GREAT LOVE STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR ALSO TWO REELS OF COMEDY ADULTS 35<> CHILDREN IStf Continuous Performance 7:00 to 10:31) tssnsssswsssmmmit, ■ ■—1——a—a*———M——Ma' Wed., Thurs., Fri. MAY 21—22—23 Lillian Gish ^HenryKing ,, / 4Hiite Sister m ~**z'i *mA Br r. MARION S*"» CRAWtORD ' I Presented hy Inspiration Picturet, Inc., CHAS. H. DUF.L1., Jr., Pre.. LILLIAN QISH "THERE is nothing on the stage this season, nor was there anything last sear-on, to compare for one moment with 'THE WHITE SISTER,'" said ALAN DALE in NEW YORK AMERICAN. ADULTS 50o 2:.in SATURDAY MATINEE 2:30 •J-lffctoi CHILDREN 25<* &4f ADULTS :>5<> CHILDREN 15.? Gaiety Theatre Courtenay Continuous Performance 7:00—10:30 Every Night PAGE EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 192f> The Forsyth Guarantee You are guaranteed absolute shirt satisfaction when you buy a Forsyth Shirt. The Forsyth Insurance Policy assures you of perfect fit, superior tailoring, finest qua! ity fabrics and durable colors. Ask for the shirt with the Insurance Policy Pro tection. Every Forsyth Shirt is Fully Insured Are Visiting' Relatives. Mrs. >il. MeCune and son. ot Seattle, and Mis. W, Lobley, ot Nanairno, arrived in the city on Sunday on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Farmer. To Port Alberni. Mr. R. C. Lang left by motor Wednesday morning on a short business trip to Port Alberni. Cumberland Boy Transferred. Mr. Montgomery Hood, teller of the Bank of Commerce at Keremeos. has been transferred to Kelowna. Mr. Hood Is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Jas, Hood of this city. Un Villi to Mother. . Miss Hesse B. Stewart, of Vancouver Is paying a short viBit to her mother. Mrs. Marion Stewart, Allan Avenue. Itelurns from Holiday. Miss Margaret Redford. of the staff of the Cumberland General Hospital. returned on Tuesday. May 5th, from o holiday visit to relatives in Port Alberni. To Victoria. Mrs. C. H. Tarbell and (laughter Molly left for Victoria on Monday on a short visit to Mrs. J. Bryden, Mra. Tarbell's daughter. NOTICE DRYGOODS & GENTS FURNISHINGS TO I'l.YMOl Til ■ CHEltBOUKG ■ LONDON Antonia -May II. .lune 19, July IS Ausouia May 23. June 27, Aug. 1; Ascania June ii, July 11, Aug. IB TO LIVERPOOL Auraniii May 2. 21). June 2U; Lancaatria May 15 TO GLASGOW Saturnla May 15. June 12. July LO; Letitia June 5 Athenla May 2:1 CUNARD S.S. CO, 022 HASTINGS ST. W.. VANCOUVER, B.C. r= mm 5SS&, Hranrc arai '..,' a-s.L ■ii [ H PH Qfi \ (m^ There's nothing puzzling about the quality of the foodstuffs here — or the prices. They help solve the problem of high living cost. FRELONE'S Grocery Store Cor. 'ith nml Dunsmuir, WOODS- To Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, Allan Avenue, on Saturday morning, May Oth, a daughter. VAUGHAN To Mr. and Mrs. J. Vaughan, Maryport Avenue, on Sunday, May 10, a daughter. MCCARTHY—To Mr. and Mrs. P. A. McCarthy, of Nanaimo, on Monday morning, May 11th, a son. DK. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Olllce Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. THEY LOVE IT!! LANG'S ICE CREAM Mow the eyes of the children light up at the idea of a cool .lish of ice cream. And how we grown-ups never out-grow the taste and desire. And because Lang's Ice Cream is best of a]l—in Purty. in Taste, in Wholesomeness, in Refreshment, it hns a large army of followers of all ages today. TRY OUR SERVICE FIRST Lang's Drug Store -THE REXALL KODAK STORE- "It PAYS to DEAL at LANG'S' Keep this date open. A dramatic recital and comedy impersonations will bu given by Miss Belle Eilera. pro fessional Elocutionist, Victoria, on Friday, May 2»th, at 8 p.m. Grace Methodist Church, Adults 35c. Children 20c. ANNOUNCEMENT On account of counter attractions there will be no dance in the Win- Veterans' Hall on Saturday, May 23; instead it will be held the preceding evening, Friday, May 22nd. This week's dance will be held as usual tomorrow night. MERCHANTS WILLING TO CO-OPERATE TO faiftTnmi la-Mirft ntWffmm aYUP^w* FULLEST EXTENT If the wages of the Cumberland coal miners were reduced 60 cents per day from the bonus, could the merchants of the city reduce the cost of their goods to coincide with this cut so that the reduction in wages would not be felt so strongly by the workers? This was the question put by the Agreement Committee to a resprescntative gathering of the merchants of Cumberland at a meeeting iu the Council Chambers last Saturday evening. Mayor Charles J. Parnham acted as chairman. Mr. Frank Bond, chairman of the Agreement Committee, told those pres ent that he and his colleagues had been asked by Company ollicials to find nut If the men would co-operato with them by accepting a reduction (60 cents per day being suggested) in their wages. The speaker was at great pains to show that the Company was not forcing this reduction 3ti the men but in order to compete with other coal-mining Centres something would have to le done in this direction and if a cut was not accepted—well—anyone could foresee the consequences. Mr. Bond did not | <ay outright but the meeting deduced I that if the men nccepted the cut tho , mines would probably work every day; if not—there would be no work; at all. The company was forced to 1 do this, lie said, in order to compile i with Nanaimo which had reduced the cost of its coal $1.00 per ton. Njw ' rhe question was this—if the men ac-1 cept a cut, will the merchants of Cum bo ft and reduce the cost of their merchandise proportionately so that the .nen may go on living without feeling too many hardships? An answor to this question, cither "yea" or "nay", was all the Agreement Committee asked so that they could give i it to Ihe men at tlie mass meeting n ; be held the following evening. Tlie i men could then govern themselves ...■ ; cordingly. The remaining members of the com mittee, also spoke a few words along the same lines as those of Mr. Bond, following which the chairman called on the merchants* to express their views. Several of the latter took the floor, eacli endeavoring to show thai they were selling their merchandise as low as they possibly could in order to leave themselves a fair margin of profit. If they could reduce their prices they would gladly do so but 'o attempt it at the present time meant simply—bankruptcy, Mr. A. Campbell and Mr. John Sutherland -showed plainly that prices were not controlled by the local merchants but by t'.ie manufacturer and ihe middlemen an.l by market conditions, quoting figures aud actual examples to back their statements. Freight charges also were a big factor in the setting of lo- 1 cal prices. Mr, Bond again took the floor, stating that the meeting was getting far t away from its original purpose. if the merchants would answer bis ques- ; tion, either in the affirmative or nog- : ative, then there was nothing more to be done. To end the discussion I it was moved by J. Sutherland and seconded by R. C. Lang that "the merchants of Cumberland are willing to co-operate with the employees of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuin Limited to the fullest extent." The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bond thanked the meeting for its decision, after which the chairman called for adjournment. Those present were F. Bond, H, Bates, T. Walker, and W. Mossey for the Agreement Committee, and the merchants were represented by J. Sutherland, M. Brown, T. H. Mumford, R. C. Lang, J. Marocchi, W. P. S, monds, J. Ledlngham, L. Frelone, Mr. Read.. S. Davis, G. Cavin, A. Camp bell, J. Mann, A. MacKinnon, B. W'l- couk, T, Nakanishi. mi i ■<■—"j~»- 35S fl USED FORD TOURING—late model, in perfect running order, good tires, etc $400,000 CHEVROLET SUPERIOR TOURING— 1923 model $575.00 FCRD TON TRUCK—In good condition $250.00 FORD TOURING— Good tires and mechanically good $200.00 McLAUGHLIN TOURING—Self starter, good tires and upholstery, etc $275.00 Sever?! other Chevrolet i'.v.i Ford Tourings at from $75.00 up to $700.00 WE GIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE Compare Our Prices i il Blunt and Ewart, Ltd. THE COURTENAY GARAGE FOR SALE—A Ford Coupe, a simp, long terms If desired, 5 balloon tires, new Wllliard battery. Phone 99 Sparks Motors (Courtenayl Ltd., Courtenay. B. C. 19. FOR SALE—One Rifle, One Remington Typewriter; One Banjo Mandolin. Apply Mrs. Stanaway. Cumberland. 19. FOR SALE—Cow. Apply house 61. Camp West Cumberland. B. ('. 19. FOR SALE—Jersey cow. Cheap for eash. 5 years old. Fresh In July Apply S. Hunt. Box ii.ili Cumberland. 19. FOR SALE—House suitable for two families or for boarding house. For particulars apply 207 Derwent Ave., Cumberland, or write Box 502, Cumberland. 17. FOR SALE—House, with tour bedrooms, large living room, sitting room, kitchen and bath; Will sell cheap for cash. Apply 105 Penrith Ave. 111. "Tlie NOTICE Nailiraiili* Water's l'mlcctlmi Art" lt. 8. C. Chapter 115 The Koyston Lumber Company Limited hereby gives Notice Unit II has under Section 7 of the said Act deposited with the Minister of Public Works nt Ottawa anil In the Olllce of the Registrar of Titles nl the City of Vancouver. In Ihe Province of Britisli Columbia, a description of the site and amended plans of lis proposed wharf, booming-grounds, piles and works appurtenant thereto to be constructed on the silc known as Lot 151, Nanaimo District anil which site Is situate In front of the Marine Drive Which lies between high tide mark and the North Easterly boundary of Blocks "C", "D", and "E" of Section I 4 ln Nanaimo District Province of British Columbia, Plan 1478, AND TAKE NOTICE Unit after lllc expiration of one month from thc date of the lirst publication of this Notice the Royson Lumber Company Limited will under .Section 7 of the said Act apply to the Minister of Public Works at his olllce at the City of Ottawa for approval of the said site nnd amended plans and for leave to construct lhe snld Wharf and to drive place and erect thc said piles and works appurtenant thereto, DATED at Cumberland, B.C., this 7th day of May, A.D. 1025. THE ROYSTON LUMBER CO. LTD., Per O. K. Uchlyama, Managing Director I MERCANTILE STORE CO. PHONE 133 READ AND OSBORNE CUMBERLAND \i TIPS FOR THE THRIFTY IF YOU ARE ECONOMICALLY INCLINE D YOU WILL FIND A MONEY SAVING HINT IN EVERY ITEM HERE—NEED WE URGE YOU WITH SUCH VALUES AS THESE? Youth's Pennant Shoe, in Blue;, sizes 3V4. -1 and i%, Reg. $6.50 now selling for $8.1)5 Miners Boots, reg. $7.50 thSl'i Men's Dress Shoe "Walkrite". In Black, and splendid value. reg. ft"..!)'! for *l.ll."> Bovs' Brown Canvas Shoe. leather sole, size 10 to 2 $2,48 Men's Dress Shoe a Leckie, iu Brown or Black, stylish shoe. Reg. 50.50 for *;.".■> Boys' Tredrite Boots iu Black or Brown, sizes S to lOH. reg $4.50 for *3.1."> sizes 11 to 1314. reg. $5 for ftUIS sizes 1 to 5V4, reg. *ti I'or lM.511 Crepe de Chine, in large assortment of new shades, heavy quality, yd. .... S2.2.i Children's Muslin Dresses, in broken check design;?, $3.50 values for $1.05 Ratines in various colors at 7!)c and 95c BIG Fancy Silk Crepe, some very smart and new goods, per yd $1.75 Children's Organdie (2- piecc dresses and pants, pi- cot trimmed, sizes 2 to (i. Nothing smarter, reg. price $3.50 for $2.95 Ladles* Sandals, reg. S4.an now selling nt $8.05 Ladies White Sandals, reg. price $5.00 for $8,1)5 Ladies* White "Nubuck" 1 strap reg. {5.00 for 13.95 Ladles' Satin Suede and Patent Shoes, h large variety of styles. Values to $7.60 for W.I5 SILKS, VOILES ETC. Voiles of dark and light design, 36" wide, reg. 95c and $1.25 values for 79c. Pongee Silk, 88" wide, reg. $1.25 for 98c Ladies' Porch Dresses in fine Ginghams and Muslins $2.95 and $3.50 for $1.95 Girls' Gingham Dresses, age (i to 12, values to $1.95 for 9Sc * SPECIALS IN COFPEE AND TEA These arc heavy reductions on high class and well-known brands of tea and coffee ami is in line with our "Pay Cash and Save" opportunities lo he had at The MERCANTILE. Empress Tea, per lb. Lanka Tea, per Ib. 19-22 Malk Heady cut Macaroni. ** I'.is 25c New Dates. ;! His 2l)C Dried Green Peas. 3 lbs 25c Christies Fancy Biscuits In boxes ode Pendruys Water Glass Illli1 Sunlight Soap 'Mr Sliced Slgnapore Pineapple large size I5c St. Charles Milk, large .... 2/2.V Fels Naptha, carton SOc Wool Soap, 1 cakes 25c Squirrel Brand Peanut Butter, sale 85c . 65c Tudor Tea, per lb. 65;* 65e Tudor Codec, 1-lb. tin 55c ins Best ColTee, 1-lb. tin (55c AT SWIM.* PRICKS Men's Suspenders, 75c for 50c Men's Straw Ilnt-i. upwards $1, Men's Suit, $25.0 and $27.00 values for $10.5(1 Men's Summer Merino Combinations si 05 (or 81,5!) Men's Wool Sox. reg. 60c now 3 pafr.i for $1.00 Men's Negligee Shirts, rog -' ** > for *2.*!.1 Mot's Tweed Pants al life Kr- 'lllcltons. Van Ileusen Collars, reir ' 5e now 3 for „ |1,■.',*> Men's Sweater font, all siyi.**! at 1/4 nnd I 3 mi'. Cotfe , kna Teas WE DELIVER
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