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SEE and HEAR "The Border Legion" with an All Star Cast FIFTIETH YEAR—No. 1. p'wlncli| Ub,., £«nberland Islander WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS f*********************** AT THE Ilo-Ilo Theatre THIS WEEK-END l*ee****************»*********** CUMBBRIANi), DltlTISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 19:11. unsrniPTro.N price: two dollars per annum Committees Named At The_CIub The full committees to look after the various activities at the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Club were named during the week by the president, Mr. R. T. Brown. In his selection of committeemen, thc president acted very wisely when he named several gentlemen who hnve been connected with various committees for a number of years. In addition to the Board of Management, which was published last week, the Colliery Company representatives will be Messrs. F. J. Dalby, T. W. Scott and R. Laird. Finance committee: F. J. Dalby, T. W. Scott and D. Bannerman. Billiard Hall committee: H. Water- field, W. McMillan, H. Jackson and 0. Frelone. Literary Committee: A. J. Taylor, S. Hunt, G. Shearer, T. Robertson, W. Whyte and J. Quinn. Indoor Sports and Recreation Committee: H, Jackson, H. Carey, T. Carney, F. Martin. Auditing Committee; W. Whyte, J. Vaughan and T. Brown. Bowling Green committee: A. J. Taylor, T. W. Scott, R. Laird and W. Mossey. Tennis Courts Committee: (Athletic Club representatives): R. T. Brown, T. Shields, A. J. Taylor; Tennis Club representatives: W. H. Cope and Dr. G. K. MacNaughton. The first named in each instance to act as chairman. Reduced Output Of B.C. Coal Victoria, Dec. 27.—British Columbia coal production for the month of November was 151,-343 tons, a shrinkage of 35 per cent from the 191,922 tons mined .in the same month last year ora decrease last month of 40,579 tons. Vancouver Island mines dropped a total of 17,000 tons, East Kootenay 23,000 tons ami others areas lesser amounts. Production by districts last month was as follows: Vancouver Island district, 80,299 tons compared with 97,742 tons in November, 1929; Nicholu-Princeton, 21,619 tons (21,088), northern' district, 150 tons (129); East Kootenay district 49,269 (72,283). In addition, 3333 tons of coke were produced at the Coal Creek Colliery and 3800 tons at the Michel Colliery. Courtenay Plane Will Be Rebuilt Courtenny, Dec. 26.—reconstruction of the monoplane which was wrecked when landing after its test flight here on Monday is to commence immediately, according to L, R. Kirby, the designer. Mr. Kirhy says that the performance of the ship while in the air was entirely satisfactory; it is thought that in the tow-winged construction of the design he has something that will meet the requirements of local conditions perhaps better than anything yet brought out. It seems evident that thc crash was not the fnult of the machine or of its construction or design, as it performed well in the air. A complete medical examinatoin of the pilot, I. J. Sankey, on Tuesday revealed nothing of an alarming nature. MEETING TO BE HELD* NEXT WEEK. In answer to .a number of enquiries we can state definitelythat a meeting of all committees allied with the Cumberland Christmas Cheer Fund will be held early next week. It had been hoped to have a meeting this week but as all accounts against thc fund had not been received it was found impossible to hold the meeting. Due notice will be sent to all committees just when the meeting will be held. Welsh Society Held Annual Meet Officers Elected and Committee* Choien Ameeting of Cumberland Welsh Society was held on Sunday in the Cumberland hall, with Mrs. Covert presiding. After all outstanding business had been dealt with the election of officers proceeded with, resulting in Mr. J. Lewis being chosen president. Other officers wilt be Mrs. T, McMillan, vice-president; Mr. A. G. Jones, secretary (re-elected); Mrs. M. M, Brown, treasurer. Trustees appointed for the ensunig year were Mrs. M. M. Brown, Mr. Ed. Williams Mr. J. Ellis; auditing committee, Mrs. A. G. Jones, Mrs. D. Morgan, Mrs. Sam Davis, Mrs. M. M. Brown, Mrs. J. Hill. Mr. M. M. Brown, Mr. A. G. Jones and Mr. McMillan; sick committee, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Ellis; buying committee, Mrs. McMillan and Mrs. Tarr. Business was proceeded with an after the meeting adjourned Mrs. Morgan in a very pleasing manner presented Mrs, Covert, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. A. G. Jones and Mr, J. Lewis with beautiful gifts in appreciation of their untiring efforts on behalf of the society during the past year. Each recipient expressed thanks and sincere good wishes for the continued success of the society. It was decided to hold a party for members' children on December 29th. Thc party was duly held when a most enjoyable time was had by the many children present. The tables were loaded with all good things dear to the hearts of the kiddies and by the quick clearance of same showed their appreciation. Many games were played, the children being in the capable of Mrs. J. Bond. Before leaving each child wan presented with fruit and candy, happy faces reflecting their thanks fora merry evening. CONSOLIDATION IOF ANGLICAN PARISHES MAY BE EFFECTED. Counsel of Dr. Schofield, bishop of Columbia, that the trend in church progress was consolidation rather than building new churches ,has resulted in Anglican parishioners of Grantham and Merville attending Church in Courtenay. Arrangements have been made to have the school bus and private ears bring these district members of the congregation to Courtenay. Previous to this arrangement, the Anglicans of Grantham district conducted services in the community hall there while planning to build their own church. At a recent service Rev. G. L. Bourdillon vicar of St. John's church, welcomed 36 parishioners from Grantham and Merville. SOCCER GAME ON SUNDAY. A soccer game w'\\\ be held on th* Recreation Ground Sunday when the local Eagles meet the Tyee A im* scheduled league.game. It had bee* hoped that the first round of the juqf*., ior cup tics series would commence' this week end but up to the time of going to press no word had been received as to the draw, which was made on December 27th. The executive of the Eagles nre quite in the dark about the matter and have no information whatever about the cup ties. The actual team for the game on Sunday has not been chosen but it is expected to be the same as on the last two occasions. The game starts at 2 p.m. Successful Social By Basketballers Cumberland, Dec. 29.—Memorial hall was the scene of a jolly whist drive and dance on Saturday evening In aid of one of the city's popular basketball ...trams. At whlst, of which sixteen 'tables were ln progress ot play, Mrs. ; 'Buchanan and Mrs. A. Bogo secured ••todies' first and second prizes while '.jack Stewart captured men's first and 'Mrs. Martinelli, substituting, men's second: Refreshments were served on completion of the card games when dancing began, holding sway until midnight with a splendid attendance, the Merrymakers' orchestra providing the music, A turkey, raffled during the evening, was won by A. Oray with ticket No. 1. ANNUAL DANCE DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR. The annual dance of the Cumberland Linger-Longer club held at thc Winter Gardens, Royston, on New Year's night was a delightful one and was very largely attended. The hall was beautifully decorated and lighted and as the handsomely gowned ladies danced with a van-colored spot light throwing soft shades over all. A very striking scene was thc result. Bounteous refreshments were served at midnight and dancing continued until three this morning. Thc music was supplied hy the Country Club orchestra tn their usual snappy style, Successful Use Of Pulverized Nanaimo Coal Vancouver, Deo. 27.—North Ger- man Lloyd Ss. Donau, with her bulbous bow like the Euro pa and Bremen, and her pulverized coal furnaces hase arrived on regular service to Dodwell & Co. This ship has proven economical on this run, according to her engineers and Nanaimo coal has been used successfully in thc pulverized furnaces. The ship docked yesterday morning having spent Christmas off Flattery, Kris Kringle came down from the mountains and visited the crew, just as if they had been in the Fatherland. Her captain reported a fine trip all the way out from Bremen. Daily Service Comox-Powell River Is Asked Deputation Aikt Government to Aid Market for Produce Assurance of daily boat service between the fertile Comox Valley and Powell River, 28 miles distant by way of a subsidy from thc Provincial Government was requested of Premier Tolmie and the members of the cabinet by a delegation of producers of the valley, headed by Dr. G. K. Mac- Naughton, M.L.A. Others of the party included W. A. Paul, president of the Comox Creamery Association; Hugh Morrison, president of the Comox District Farmers' Institute; G. H. Allberry, president of the Comox Valley Producers' Association; C. Pearce of the Courtenay Board of Trade; H. U. Hurford, Comox Creamery, and W. A. Urquhart. A boat service now exists between the two terminals, but assurance that an adequate service would be continued over a period of nt least two years, the delegation pointed out, would enable producers to arrange for continued shipments to their natural markets. Without such a service, it was represented, the efforts of dairymen, farmers and others in tho valley were stultified by reason of lack of quickly accessible markets for perishable products. Premier Tolmie stated later the representations of the delegation would be taken under careful advisement. Hon. William Atkinson, minister of agrgiculture, and Hon. R. W. Bruhn, minister of public works, received the delegation with the Premier. New Year Gift Of $3043 Received From Government C timber land's Share of Liquor Profit** and Pari-Mutuel Tax Victoria, December 27—Municipalities of British Columbia will receive year-end revenue contributions from the Provincial Government immediately of 9038,823, under th« distribution of liquor profits and pari-mu- tuel taxes ordered by Hon. J. W. ■Tones, minister of finance today. Of this $464,23.1 is made up of the municipalities share of liquor profits and $169,599 is from pnri-mutuel taxes of which municipalities receive all but collection costs. Vancouver receives $202,491! from liquor profits and $71,397 from parl- mutuel taxes. Cumberland's share of the liquor profits amounted to $2603, whilst the neighboring city of Courtenay received $1798. The cheque for the parl- mutuel amounted to $440 nnd for Courtenay the sum of $341. ACCIDENT MARS CELEBRATION OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs, George Richardson, who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Christmas night, when they had us their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Richards, of South Wellington. At the week end, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson motored their guests back to their home hut hnd the misfortune to have their car badly damaged when, on account of the slippery condition of the road, the car skidded, landing in thc ditch. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Dave Richards were badly shaken and received many slight cuts. Mrs, Richards, however, received a had cut on thc head and it was necessary to remove the unfortunate lady to the Nnnaimo hospital, where It was found necessary have seven or eight stitches made to the out. As far as can be learned, the injured lady is progressing very well. Mr. Richardson stated that there were several accidents at the same spot, no less than seven cars skidding into the swamp near South Wellington but the Cumberland car appearoi) to suffer more than the rest. The damaged car was towed into Nanatmo for repairs and Mr. and Mrs. Richardson returned to the city by the late stage. Mr. and Mrs. J. Vaughan entertained on Christmas night when two tables of bridge were in play, Mrs. II. Leighton, of Sandwick, and Mr. Alf. G. Jones were the lucky prize winners. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. E. Baldwin, Mr. R. Leighton Mr. and Mrs. H. Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Jones, Miss E. Baldwin and Musters J, Leighton and Trevor Jones. Lieut.-Col. C. W. Villiers, Lady Kathleen and Miss Helen Villiers were guests at the Empress Hotel on Christmas Day when the annual celebration at the popular hostelry was held. There was u distinguished company present which included the Lieut-Governor and Miss Mackenzie. Aid. T. Mumford Resigns From City Council LAST MEETING OF YEAR OF CITY FATHERS The regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday was presided over by His Worship Mayor Maxwell with Aldermen C. J. Parnham, J. Ledingham, W. Henderson. J. Williams and D. Bannerman present. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read by thc City Clerk, a communication was read from Alderman T. H. Mumford resigning his seat on the City Council. The Alderman's resignation was accepted with regret, the Mayor and all the Aldermen expressing their regrets at the decision of Alderman Mumford, who had been a member of the City Council for a number of years, being chairman of the important Electric Light Committee. The annual report of the medical health officer, Dr. E. H. Hicks, was dlso received, read and ordered (lied. Bills and accounts to the amount of $1631.42 were received and referred to the finance committee for payment. In the reports of committees, Alderman Parnham for tho finance committee reported the following bank balances: General account 5250; school account, $738.60; savings account, $556,08. For thc Board uf Works, Alderman Henderson reported that all work on the sewage system, under the unemployment relief plan had been completed. Alderman Williams for the Board of Health reported a clean bill and for the Light committee everything in order and Alderman Bannerman reported a good supply of water. City Clerk Cope was appointed returning officer for the 1931 elections nnd the City Hall to bo the place of the poll. Letters of appreciation for co-operation received during the past year were ordered sent to the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir}\ Limited, the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, Dr. E. R. Hicks, the Medical Health Officer and Mr. Ed, Hughes, the electrical inspector. Before adjourning the meeting, the Mayor extended to all the Aldermen the compliments of th" season and expressed the hc&t <' v all r"t'**mg Aldermen would seek re-election. Popular Couple Married On New Year's Eve Misa Victoria Bono Become. Bride of Mr. H. B«t«a Greater Amount Of Developement Anticipated For VanJs.In 1931 With customary cheerful optimism the people of Vancouver Island are anticipating 1931 as year that will bring development and prosperity. "What is the new year going to bring forth?" is the question universally asked. A number of ambitious programs have been set afoot in various parts of the Island during the last twelvemonth, and there is a feeling of supreme confidence adrift that some of these projects are about to emerge from the preliminary stage. There are a number of ambitious cities and townships on Vancouver Island which aro carefully nursing important development projects, The Albernis, for instance, are progressive and constantly on the alert to get a peg ahead of each other in the march of progress. There are a number of things to galvanize tho attention nf the citizens of Alberni and Port Alberni, for tho communities situated at the head nf the Alberni ('anal are looking for big things to happen that will further enhance the position of dunl-town- ships and commercially, National Park on Coaat The creation of n great National park, either to tho north or south of the Albernis, is expected to tako form during the coming year. And there is a great deal of close rivalry between various points on the West Coast as to the must suitable location for such a park. The Carmanah and Long Beach sites are already under consideration by the Federal Parks brunch. Opinion is divided as to tho location, hut wherever a national park may bo located, to the north or to the south of the Alberni Canal, the two Albernis will benefit. The Albernis aro also anticipating the completion of the Ocean Highway, from Victoria via Jordan River and Port Renfrew, while no dangerous opposition would be displayed if tho government decided that the time was opportune to build the Sproat Lake-Tolino highway. Whichever way tbe road goes to the coming resort of Long Bench, the Albernis will benefit by the route. The Albernis hope soon to see started the long-promised sawmill by the Bloedel interests. It is pointed out that this powerful lumber company has most of its marketable timber on tho west side of the Som- (continued from Pug* Three) An interesting wedding, Uniting two popular members of tho younger set of Cumberland took place on New Year's Eve at the residence of Mrs. Bono, when Victoria, her second daughter, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. H, t- Bates, West Cumberland. The marriage was solemnized by the Rev. J. R. Hewitt, pastor of the Cumberlnnd United Church and was attended by relatives and close friends of the young couple. Miss Josephine Bono, sister of tho bride, acted as bridesmaid, whilst Mr, Rob Rennie supported the groom. Following tho ceremony, a reception was held at the homo of the groin's parents, West Cumberland, attended only by Immediate relatives and friends. Mr. and Mr.s. Botes will make their home in West Cumberland. A. J. TAYLOR APPOINTED J.P. Mr. A. J. Taylor. O.S.J.B.R., of West Cumberland has heen appointed a Justice of the Peace for British Columbia. The new J, P, is well known throughout the district, being identified with the St. John' Ambulance Association and First Aid Work for a number of years. On his appointment as it Justice of the Peace he received many messages of congratulation^ LOCAL DENTIST INSTALS NEW EQUIPMENT. Dr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Gordon spent the Christmas week holiday in Vancouver, returning to thc city on Monday. Whilst in the terminal city Dr. Gordon completed arrangements for purchase of new electric equipment for the making of unbreakable dental plates. Tho now device is known as hecolite allcolite and the electrical hecolizor .is said to have proven a great success wherever tried In addition many new accessories were added by Dr. Cordon who is to be complimented on his foresight in bringing to Cumberland the very latest device for those requiring dental plate work. Blakeburn Relief Fund Secretary Writes Islander Two weeks ago we published the nmount of money received by the Blakeburn relief committee and mentioned in passing that Cumberland's contribution was not mentioned, unless tho amount sent from this city had been included in the miscellaneous collections. The latter proved to be the case and Mr. Dave Taylor, secretory of the Blakeburn Relief Fund sends along the following communication,- which is self explanatory: "Dear Mr. Editor: "An anonymous correspondent in your city hns forwarded a copy of your recent issue in which you make reference to a supposed omission from the final statement of tho Blakeburn relief fund, of certain sums subscribed from Cumberland, "While appreciating that your remarks are doubtless in good faith, we have to state that they are a little unfortunate, as anything that casts any reflection on the administration of publicly subscribed monies is of a serious nature, "Every effort has been made to give a full accounting for every contribution received. When this fund was launched every newspapor in British Columbia wns circularized, and also approached by telegram, assistance being solicited to organize locally an account. The vast majority of British Columbia newspapers co-operated. These pnjfers handled their own accounts, ami printed regularly a list of donation* received, also reporting periodically to headquarters, and when the fund was closed, turning in all monies. There was no such account conducted ia Cumberland. Certain monies were sent direct to headquarters, a*- In the case of your town, where nn local account was opened. These were published weekly in the 'Star', and a copy of this weekly account sent to every daily paper in British Columbia. In addition, practically every weekly in the province received thc 'Star' as an exchange. The final statement as published purports to give only the totals of each separate account, for it would be quite Impossible to secure publication of the entire list of subscriptions. Cumberland's contribution's Wore immediately acknowledged direct, nnd ore included In the miscellaneous account "We can say without fear of contradiction that if full publicity was not given this fund, it was no fault of our own. and we would just remind you that had you co-operated with us, you would have been regularly supplied with this Information, "While we repeat that we appreciate tin- spirit of your observations, we would only remind, as your training has already told you, that it is often unfair to criticize, oven professing lack of information. "Respectfully yours, "Dave Tnylor, secretary. "Blakeburn Relief Fund". CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO HOLD MEETING. The annual meeting of the Cumberland Public Library Association will be hold iu the Athletic hall on .Monday. January the 12th, at 7 p.m., when business of importance will be discussed nnd officers chosen for the coming year. The Public Library Association is doing a lol of good work and filling a Iour felt want here. Since the library association was formed in 1921, a total of 71,957 books has heen loaned out. Fnr the year just concluded a total of 7.-167 fiction books was loaned and 159 non- fiction books. The library is well equipped and hooks nre changed with the Victoria Puhlic Library every two or throe months. In addition, the Library Board purchases, each year, a number of the latest technical books, which have proved to be of tho greatest help to a number of local students A good selection of magazines, daily nnd weekly periodicals ure also kept at the library at the Athletic cluh building. During the years the library has been housed at the building of the Cumberland Literary and Athletie Association the arrangements with the board of management for the housing of the hooks has been most satisfactory and cooperation has been the keynote at all times. Miss Beth Horbury entertained the senior C.G.I.T. atthc home of Miss Haywood on Tuesday evening. Various games wore played, prize winner being Miss Lilian Picketti. At 9:30 delightful refreshments were served after which Miss Chrissie Robertson, president, presented Miss Horbury with a beautiful gift. Those present included Chrtsnle Robertson, May Beveridge, Bessie Brown, Doreen Bickerton, Jean Quinn, Audrey De Couer, Barbara Martin. Mnrgimt Westlield, Lilian Picketti. Myrtle McMillan and Mary Baird. Vets, and Burns' Society Combine For Holiday Socials Cumberland, Dec. 29.—Cumberland branch ot the Canadian Legion and Burns Cronies' Clul) held it combined social evening in the Memorial hall on Christmas Eve. At whist, played in tho early part ol the evening, there were seventeen tables in play, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. T, Robertson winning Indies' lirst and second prizes respectively, while Mrs. Hutchinson and Mins M. Mossey tied for third, the tor- met* winning out on cut of curds. W. Younger, Jas Bond nnd S. Hunt cap- lured men'.', prizes In the order named. Refreshments were served by Indies ot uotli auxiliaries nfter which the guests were augmented by ;■ large crowd, all repairing to the dunce hnll whore dancing was kept up till nn early hour of the morning, the Merrymakers' orchestra supplying latest dance numbers, Cumberland Burns' Club and the Cumberland Branch of the Canadian Legion united in arranging a very jolly whist drive nnd dance on New Year's Night, seventeen tables of whist being in play. Prizes were won hy Mrs. II, Parkinson, first; Mrs. Patterson, second nnd Mrs. Hell, consolation. In the gentlemen's section, the three prizes were decided on the »ut or the cards, Mr, J, Damonte, Mr. Monaco and Mr. S. Hunt being tho lucky manipulators of the winning (aid. Refreshments were served by the ladies auxtlini ie.-* of the two societies nnd dancing to music supplied by the Merry Makers' orchestra was enjoyed until early the following morning' Rod and Gun Club Smoker Cumberland, Dec, 30.—Thc Hod mid Gun Club was host to members nnd friends at the Cumberland hall on Saturday ovenihg al a well-attended and Jolly smoker. Mr. Jos Horbury was In lhe chair nnd under his able direction a very Interesting impromptu programme wns rendered Those contributing vocal numbers being; o Richardson, T. Bono. E Morris, II. Ellis, Matt Stewart. Rob. Bennie, A Maxwell. Jock Thomson. J. Horbury, while H. Ellis rendered piano numbers and W. bbuglnB and A Maxwell brief happy speeches. Refreshments, liquid nnd solid, nnd smokes wero liberally dispensed ns is the usual custom with the club nt tliis annual nffnir A pleasing feature was the presentation of the trophies to those successful In the fish- int; competitions. E Williams and D. James capturing cups tor UtcgesT fish on fly. Hotelman Laid To His Rett The funeral of the late Virginio Marinelli, of the Vendome Hotel, Cumberland, who died on Christmas Day after a very short illness took place on .Saturday after non last from the undertaking parlors of Mr. T. E. Bonks and was largely attended, many old time residents and friends of the deceased paying last respects to a popular figure. Rev. Father Beaton officiated at the service and the Union Lodge No. 11, I.O.O.F., of which deceased was a member, attended in a body and conducted the service at the grave side in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Pall bearers, all old time friends were W. H. McLellan, Sr., Victor Bonora, L. Frelone, J, Aspesy, J. Gibson and P. Maniacora. The following floral tributes were received and are hereby acknowledged by the family. Pillow: Mrs. Marinelli nnd family. Wreaths: Union Lodge No, \\ I.O.O.F,; Mr. and Mrs. Tomassi and family; Mrs. Rosie Marocchi; Mr. Neil McLeod; Mr. and Mrs. J. As- pesy; Mr. ami Mrs. H. Mounce and family; Mr. Fred Pickard; Mrs. J. Mnzzoline and family (Extension); Officers and members of W.B.A. No. 17 Review; Mr. and Mrs. Morello; Mr. nnd Mrs. Bartholdi; Mr. W, Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yates. Sprays: Mr. and Mrs. Bonora; Harmony Rebekah No. 22, I.O.O.F. Cross: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Miller. L©e?VLS i Miss A. K. CaddenB, of Victoria, was the guest of Mrs. H. Mounce over the holiday, returning to the Capital on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams, West Cumberland, were the guests of the latter's brother, Mr. H. Boffey, of the Power House, over the Christmas holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Force, of the Power House road, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones during the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Polkinhorne and family arc spending the New Year with julutivM* and friends ai Nanaimo and Sotlht Wellington. Irvine Morgan visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan for the Christmas holiday, returning to Vancouver on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Cordon Lamming, of Port Alberni .were the guests of Mr. und Mrs. John Sutherland. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Devlin and family returned to the city on Sunday after spending Christinas holidays with relatives in Nanaimo. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dallos and Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer nnd family were guests of Mrs. Flora Bnird for Crist- mas, Messrs Dallos and Mortimer returning to the Paper Town on Friday. Mrs. Dallos returned on Sunday and Mrs. Mortimer and children tm Wednesday, being accompanied by the Misses Winona and Jessie Bnird who spent New Year with them Mr. ami Mrs. Earl Fletcher and family of Nanaimo, were visitors to Cumberlnnd for the Christmas holiday. The drawing conducted by Mr. A. (Jntv. at the Central Supply for a turkey was won by Mr. (J. Ramsell, whilst the second prize went to Mr. Wally Williams. Miss Swanson, of the staff of the Cumberland General Hospital left for Atbcmi nn Monday, returning on Wednesday. Mr .and Mrs, Tweedhope entertained on Friday last, those present Including Mr, and Mra. Q. High, Mr. and Mrs. Cuss. Mr. and Mrs. Newman and Mr. Hartley. Mr. and Mrs. A. Frew returned on Sunday lust after visiting in Powell River. Friends of Mr, R, Hornal, brother of Mrs. A. King, will be pleased to hem that he is progressing favorably after his recent operation at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox. Mr, Jimmy Whyte, of Powell River is the guest of his mother, Mrs. T. Bennett, * • ♦ Mrs. L, Witt und Miss Kdna Gear left for Powell River on Wednesday to spend New Year with relatives. Mrs. Alex. King spent the New Year holiday the guest of her neice, Mrs. Beckensell, of Courtenay. Miss Dilys Williams, a former resident, is the guest of Miss Nina Shields for a few days. Mr, Dave Tweedhope loft this morning for Salt Spring Island on a week's visit to his mother. PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANHHR. CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY. JANUARY 2ml, 11KI1. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHKH EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, BC. EDWARD W. BICKLE FACING THE NEW YEAR THE CLOCK struck twelve on December :11st, and we are ushered a New Year—with how many plans for the future—new resolves, many, alas! that are made to be broken. But let us welcome the untrodden paths and grasp the new conditions with a firm hand, grateful for the blessings the old year has brought us. If lhe old year has brought sorrow and desolation .and hung crepe on our doors, the New Year will bring lis the leaves of healing, and we are glad to part with the one and welcome the other. If, on tin1 contrary, the old year has brought us only joy and comfort, we part from him sorrowfully, but meet his successor with the ardent hope, that he. loo, comes wilh blessing. The sober. jollity of New Year's day is like standing for one brief moment on the threshold between time and eternity. Here is the world we know—yonder the world that is new and untried. The pessimist delights in derision of the good resolutions which mark the celebration of New- year in the minds of many people. Shame upon the man of woman who would dull the bright ambitions and desires for the better of any human being ! But there is little time to give to habitual mourners and augurs of evil, The New Year will be what we make it. so far as our individual lives are concerned, and the man or woman who resolves to be happy in a healthful, unselffish way, is taking lhe first road towards happiness. We can wish no better thing for all our readers than that they begin the New Year animated by a firm resolve to turn all its experiences into profit for themselves, mentally, morally, socially and materially, and then to faithfully carry out the resolution. BRITISH COLUMBIA AND DEPRESSION IN SPITE of a (rreat deal of talk about depression, British Columbia appears to have lost little momentum in its march of progress. Skyscrapers continue to rise in the largest city of the province and all the smaller centres appear to he advancing proportionate. Natural resources are being steadily opened up and new fields are being opened to industry as the result of the completion of huge hydro electric plants. To glance over the province and see what has been accomplished during recent month and what is under way is sufficient to banish any fear that British Columbia i.s not forging steadily ahead. To augment present supplies and tuke care of future commercial expansion at Vancouver, Now Westminster and the Lower Mainland area generally, the B. C. Electric Railway Company recently placed its new Ruskin hydro electric plant in operation. This plant, erected at a cost of $7,250,000, is designed to produce 47,000 horsepower, while indicative of the future foreseen for the territory are the plans of the company to ultimately develop this plant to a capueity of 188,000 horsepower. The company also has under construction a huge plant at Bridge River which will have an ultimate capacity of i!00,000 horsepower. The huge plant expansion ami hydro-electric development undertaken this year by the Powell River Company is now nearing completion, greatly increasing the maximum capacity of the paper company's mill. A significant development further up the coast was the recent opening of the new Falls River hydro-elect ric plant of the Northern B, C. Power Company. At present the plant, developing (5000 horsepower, is providing power and light for Prince Rupert but it is taken for granted that new industries are iu view for the district or the power company would not have made such a largo investment or designed a plant capable of an ultimate of .'I'i.OOO horsepower. Things have not been dead in the Okanagan either. Apart from the big fruit crop experienced this year, large projects have boon undertaken in the various districts and centres. Several aro costly irrigation projects designed to increase the ureas under cultivation or the productivity of those already developed. One of these recently comencod at Penticton is costing $3fi,000. One near Vernon cost much more, Another largo project is at Summerland. Hydro-electric power is now available to the Nort Okanagan and the power company, whose plant at Shuawap entered production last year, is steadily extending its linos. While the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada and .its subsidiary, the West Kootenay Light and Power Company, are the greatest industrial factors in the Kootenay and have huge projects In hand, principally tho huge fertilizer plant at Trail ond the Corra Linn hydro-electric development on the Kootenay River, Kootenay centres linvo also made good progress during 1080. Kimberley, for cxniaple can point to a now Federal block and a new rink, tho largest in tho Kootenuys; Nelson has enjoyed construction totalling over $225,000 in value; Rossland has seen many new homes built; Trail has important improvements in tho way of modern street lighting. The Kootenays as a whole have realized a dream of 110 years in the completion of the Kootenay Landing-Proctor link of the C.P.R. Crows Nest line, which will curry through traffic to tho Coast this weekend. On Vancouver Island one of thy major developments of tho year has been the completion of thc B. C. Electric Railway Company's now hydro-electric plant on the Jordan River at a cost of $1,000,000. Tkh unit provides an additional 18,000 horsepower of electrical energy and bringsg the company's investment on Vancouver Island ahme tip to almost $1:1.000,000, tangible proof of the future foreseen for the Island territory. Victoria City has seen tho conversion of its telephone system to thc modern automatic phones, a project carried, out in the Capital City and adjacent municipalities during the year aggregated approximately $2,000,0(10. An equally impressive list of projects that wlil be undertaken in 1931 can already be compiled, so British Columbia swings into thi1 New Year without any abatement of its march to progress. Rather It looks forward to even greater development in 1931—The Columbian. Town Topics BUREAU OE PROVINCIAL INFORMATION The question of the allocation of money for unemployment relief work was warmly discussed at a meeting between the representatives of Vancouver and the Provincial fiovern ment last week. Mayor Malkin contended that Vancouver had not received a fair share from the Gov* enment in comparison with outside districts. Hon. W. R. Bruhn, Minister of Public Works, declared that the Government by its contributions had mado $8H0,000 available for relief work in Vancouver as against $770,000 to be spread over all the unorganized districts of the province, It was pointed out also that a dollar spent by the Government in a municipality meant four dollars' worth of work since the Dominion contributed another dollar anti tho municipality two while in the unorganized district a dollar from the Provincial Government meant only two dollars worth of work, the only other contributor being tin- Dominion which gave dollar t'-.r dollar. Whether the Rt. lion. .1. H. Thomas of the British Labor Government characterized Hon. R. B. Bennett's remarks as "humbug" or not, he was immediately afterwards the recipient of a box of li. C. Delicious apples from the London market representative, Mr. Thomas was so pleased with these that he asked for two more for distribution among the members of the House of Commons Thus were coals of fire heaped on his P. P. Harrison BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Main Office Courtenay -— Phono 2;,- Local Offirp Cumberland Hotel in Evenings Telephone 1151; or 24 head, and in return British Columbia apples received sonic splendid advertising. The question of the advisability of allowing shipments of B. C. apples to the British and European market to be made under licence only is likely to arise in the near future. It is claimed that in the present season the growers have lost in prices by shippers flooding the markets. It is stated further that last year New Zealand shipped its fruit under a licence system und got reasonable prices, whereas Australia shipped without order with rather disastrous results. One of the features of the B.C. Dairymen's convention to In- held iu Chilliwack 011 January 15th will be a film on "Grass land management" tu be used in connection with an address on the subject by Mr. T. M Edward of that district. The moving picture is being used to drive tho subject home, Railway ties of Douglas th* have been submitted to a most exacting test by the Forest Products Laboratories in London, England. They have been declared highly satisfactory, and one result is that enquiries aro now being made through the British Columbia Government representative there for a shipment of about KOO.OOO. A comparatively new market for British Coluumbja fruit has bcen opened nt Buenos Aires, Argentina ami liftcen thousand cases of our applet* and pears were recently -hipped to that point. Since the two countries have opposite season;1 it is believed that Argentina offers a splendid market. A Hong Kong firm of provision merchants has contracted with a British Coluumbfa creamery for a shipment of SO boxes of butter a month. For some yours past British Columbia butter has invaded the Japanese market where it has sold at a premium. It's extension to China is proof of its quality, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Frelone entertained at dinner on Now Year's day. The table was suitably decorated, covers being laid for sixteen. Those present Included Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Mounce, Mr. and Mrs. A. Beaton, .Mm, A. Beaton, .Mrs. Balagno, Mrs. Francescini. Messrs. C. Dnlton, J. Walker and A. Walker. Mr, W. Milligan who has boon the guest of Mrs. F. Dallos returned to his home in Victoria the early part of this week. Mrs. II. Bryan entertained tho younger sot at a delightful party in tho Anglican Hall Now Year's night in honor of Miss Rhoda Walton, of Victoria, and a former resident of Cumberland, who is the guest of Miss Madge Bryan for tho holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wlleoek, of Campbellton, wore visitors to Cumberland over the holiday being gugesls of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilcock. Roy Howay. of the government olllce staff, spent the holiday at his home in New Westminster. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wheeler, of Nanaimo, are guests of the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. S, Cameron. Sr. Miss Allison Geikie left Monday for Vancouver where she will spend the vacation with her mother, Mrs. Ewart. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Reher and Alvin, of Portland, Oregon, former residents are visiting relatives and renewing acquaintances in thc district alter some years' absence. While in tho city they are yuosts ot Mrs. Reher's sister nnd brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stant. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ledingham and Gordon returned on Wednesday from several days' visit to Vancouver. Dudo Coombs came over from Powell River Inst week to visit at his home here. Dr. Douglas Sutherland, of Vancouver, spent Christmas at tho home of hts parents. Mr. nnd Mr.s. J. Sutherland. Mr. and. Mrs. W. Henderson and Doreen returned Sunday from 11 visit to the aCpltal. Miss Rhoda Walton of Victoria is a visitor here, the mtest ol Miss Madge Bryan, Mr, and Mrs. E, Roberts, New Town- sit.1 returned Sunday from several days' visit to relatives In Nanaimo. Mrs. Turnbull and Mrs. Bryan were joint hostesses on Mondav afternoon nt a delightful bridge aud tea when Miss A. Loggie and Miss F. Sehl, Mrs. Conway tconsolationi were prize winners. Others present included Mrs. Goo. Tarbell. Miss F. Sehl, Miss A. Lop'ie. (Vancouver), Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. G. K, MncNnughton. Mrs. T. Graham. Mrs. E. Robinson. Mrs. Eadie, Mrs. A. Ross. Mrs. A, Nunns. Mrs. Shnrtt. Mrs. Conway. Mrs. Mason. Mrs. j. Dick. Mrs. W. Hudson was hostess on Tuesday evening at three tnbie.-- ot bridge when a most enjoyable time was spent at thc i»pular pastime and delicious refreshments served following play. Successful winners of prizes wor*.1 Mrs. J. Gear, first: Mrs. H. Parkinson, second and Mrs, J. D. Davis. coiiFolntlon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Devlin and family • motired on Wednesday ty Nanaimo where tliey spent Christinas with relatives. Mlflfl Dorothy Gordon, of Victoria, is the Buest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Gordon. • • « Mr. and Mrs. W. Millignri are guests of tho latter's mother. Mrs. F. Dallos. * * * ' Miss Gwen Emily, ot Vancouver. spent Christmas with her linrents. Irvine Morgan came over trom Vim- couvor to spend the holidays with his parent*. Mr. and Mrs. D. Mornnn. ot Minto. Mr. and Mr.s. J. Dallos nnd Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer were holiday guests of Mrs. F. Batrd. Dotifdns Partridge, of the high^chpol stafr, Is holidaying jn Vancouver. Gpoikc Brooks, of Nnnaimo, paid a business visit to this city on Monday and wns the guest "at dinner of Mr. nnd Mrs. Jns. Thoburn. W. Dicklo, of Nanaimo. spent Christmas with friends in this city. ' ' ■ Still Doing Hemstiching - - Airs. Francescini having .suid out her business on Dunsmuir avenue is prepared to do pic- oting and hemstitching al her residence. Corner of Windermere Ave. and Third Street MORE FOR YOUR MONEY Whether you spend live dollars or a dime you can expect extra satisfaction for you money at Matt. Brown's Grocery ... in service, quality and quantity, It's good business to shop hen! for food. We have many specials and a visit to our store will prove to be a pleasant surprise to you. A NEW YEAR KKSOLUTION—TRADE AT Matt Brown's Grocery "Service and Quality" Phone 30 Cumberland NOW PLAYING IL0--IL0 THEATRE 1 a «— m =3E ffl January 2nd and 3rd. DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsimilr Ave. Opposite llo-llo Theatre •"UMBEIil.A-Nn, B.C. The GEM j BARBER SHOP j j Opposite Ilo'I'b Theatre j • Cumberland, B.C. j I ALBERT EVANS j : Fractlciil Barber * Hairdresser I ■ chililY». hair cut any style- 86c i ! Millet hair cut nny style 50c '• The Scottish Laundry • Alice St., Courtenay : TOR THE BEST IN DRY • CLEANING OR LAUNDRY ; SERVICE • ... j PHONES: 22U—Courtenay ; 150.--Ciimbei'liiml •>'««•«..■■■,.,««.a.»..««.......«,..., t**»***************************** 24—TELEPHONE—100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat at Union Bay Every Sunday morning **** ************** ************** THE BORDER LEGION with Jack Holt, Richard Arlen Fay YVray, Eugene Pallette Man-fighting, woman-loving terrors of the gold lands. Destroyed by a woman they can't understand. The greatest ot Western story-tellers created it. Like ' The Virginian", all-talking, all-outdoors. Spectacular action! Backgrounds of thrilling beauty! Stirring a 7 n . , ,, romance in a land where a woman is a rarity. Filled /I eCane Xirey l\0Vel! wltn " "oath-daring courage and high adventure. HE HAS THRILLED YOU BEFORE ... BUT NEVER AS IN THIS SHIVERING FUN SHOW! Dix Climber to the peak of his career as the two-listed hero of George M. Cohan's mystery melodrama. SEVEN KEYS TOBALDPATE Classic Laugh Thriller W\ Jan. 7 and 8 and Thursday Wednesday Tom — Owen — Malt Moore Together for First Time The glitter of Broadway—the glamour of Park avenue —and a terrific lid of drama played on a side street. ALL FUN. FOR FOR FUN! ALL! Be yourself! Laugh, love and make whoopee! A mad, merry mix-up of tropical delights. Songs, sirens and frivolous fun. A joy to see! A delight to hear! So Lets Oo Native? FRIDAY and SATURDAY Jan. 9 • 10 ********* \ m S *■. aa. a* mV JACK OAKIE SBM*DONALD Frisky, frivolous! Uproarious farce, featuring the radio-riots, "It Seems to Be Spring", "Let's Go Native", "I've Got a Yen for You", "My Mad Moment" and "Joe Jazz". With Skeets Gallagher, Kay Francis, William Austin and Eugene Pnlletto, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1931. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. (.!. PAGE THREE Union Bay Jas. Kerr left on Tuesday for Victoria, where he will spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. Janet Kerr. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bradley had as their guests for the holidays their son, Jack Bradley, and Miss Jessie Brnne, of Vancouver. # * + Miss Muriel Stevenson, of Vancouver, is spending a few days with Miss Mary Little. Mrs. Edith Hicks and daughter Mildred spent the week-end in Nanaimo. the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Uppgard. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jack and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Veal, of Victoria, nnd Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Bennie, of Nanaimo, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Haggart. * * * Mrs. J. Pollock and Mrs. H. Tappin spent a few days of last week in Vancouver. The S.S. Albion arrived from Yoka- hama and after loading bunker coal proceeded to Vancouver to load cargo for the United Kingdom. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Jones and family spent the Christmas holidays In Victoria. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Thos Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Olover spent the Christmas holidays in Nanaimo, guests of thc former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell. ftccilfh 5bvfce OFTHE (Sanation JBebtral Aaaoriatinti *?££•> GRANT FLEMING, M.O. MfOCIATl tgCJjgTAgV Questions concerning Heal in, addressed to tbe Canadian Medical Association. 184, College St., Toronto, will be answered personally by correspondence. Another Drop of Lumber Prices SEE OUR PRICE LIST No. 1 Common Fir or Cedar, rough $16.00 No. 1 Common Fir or Cedar, dressed or sized .... 18.00 No. 1 Common Fir Shiplap 8" and 10" 16.00 No. 1 Common Fir Shiplap 6" 15.00 No. 2 Common Fir Shiplap 12.00 Select Common Rustic 6" and 8" 21.00 Air higher grade finishings, mouldings and every building materials reduced the prices from 1591 to 20 r;> on previous list. Prompt delivery with reasonable charges. Royston Lumber Co., Ltd. PHONES: (Office, Cumberland 159 j Night Call, Courtenay 134X HYGIENE OF THE NOSE Ignorance ns to the proper care of the organs containing the special senses leads to a great deal of dis* comfort for many individuals. Mistreatment by the sufferers themselves of conditions that arise In these organs, according to their own ideas or those of their well- meaning but not so well-informed neighbors, results in as much, if not more, harm than comes from lack of knowledge ns to how to keep the parts in a healthy condition. The nose, throat and ears are closely related in their location and functions. Here we confine our remarks to the nose, but it should be borne in mind that the well-being of any part of the body depends to a great extent, upon the health of the whole body. There are some important methods of care of the nose, which, if practised, will do much to prevent the occurrence of abnormal nasal conditions. They are important because their use will make for u bap- pier life for the individual through the avoidance of discomfort and illness. Just inside of the nostrils are found several rows of hairs, which, HINTS Many girls are wondering how they are going to get through the season with so many dances ahead of them. Feet are apt to become tired just when one beginH to enjoy oneself. If you would wish to enjoy every number, follow closely these directions: Bathe your feet in hike-warm water to which a desert spoonful of arnica has been added. Dry and powder inside feet of stockings before pulling on. Yfiur feet will then he ready to dance the whole night through. {** ***************** * *********** Mrs. Stella Peacock PRACTICAL NURSING Cun of AH Kind* Phone 92L Comoti projecting into the nasal passage, act as a sieve for the indrawn air. Infections such as boils at the root of these hairs are nut uncommon, and they are usually due to injury from picking the nose or from pulling at the hairs which have become long. Such infections cause a great deal of pain and discomfort, and may give rise to serious conditions, Thc obvious way to prevent such trouble is tu keep the fingers out of the nose, and not to pull at the hairs. If ii is necessary to trim the hairs, scissors should be used as this docs away with tl-e possibility of allowing bacteria to gain entrance and set up infection. The nose like any other organ, must be used if it Is to develop properly. If the nose is obstructed dur- ir.gr the early years of life, the surrounding parts do not develop properly. As a result, there is a high arched palate, irrergular teeth, a long-drawn, narrow face, a nasal tone to the voice, and the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell, the last-named very often affecting the sense of taste which is so closely related to that of smell. The most common cause of obstruction to normal brenthing is an overgrowth of adenoid tissue. But. whatever the cause, no child or adult should be allowed to continue to be a mouth-breather for any length of time. Obstructions in the nose not only lead to the deformities already mentioned and to the loss of the senses of taste and smell, but they predispose to thc development of infections in the head sinuses. In addition, because the air Is not properly prepared by passage through the nose where normally it as filtered, warmed and moistened, it reaches the delicate tissues of the lungs in such a state as tii increase the burden thrown on the tissues, and so lowers their resistance and increases the chance of the development of bronchitis or pneumonia. Personal comfort, the sense of well being, the general health of all parts of the body and particularly of the nose, throat and ears, will all be definitely improved by taking care of the nose, hy' seeing that there is no obstruction of the nasal passage and that natural breathing is practised. See "The Border Legion" nt the Ilo-Ilo Theatre this week end. m^^^^^^m^M^r^^tM § Canada's Best m $i VANCOUVER ISLAND ANTICIPATES GREATER DEVELOPMENT IN 1931 (Continued on rage Four, ass River and the Alberni Canal and that, sooner or later ,the company will find it necessary to build a sawmill to handle the export lumber trade. There is one point that all agree unon in the Albernis and that is, if the Bloedel sawmill is built, the population would be double what it is today. The community ball project, which fell by the wayside by the slightest of margins when the by-law was placed before the taxpayers recently, is still a very live issue and with the resubm.usion o fthe by-law in .lanu- nry, is expected to take concrete shape during the coming year. The two western Vancouver Island towns are straining at the leash to drive nhead with their ambitious development programmes. Both cities are well served in the Provincial and Federal houses, both members being tireless workers and with solid support behind them. Duncan Wants Seaplane Bate Duncan, another very progressive centre on the Island expects better things in the year 10,11. A delinite campaign has been started there to secure the establishment of a seaplane base, either at Maple Bay, but a few miles distant on the East Coast, or on Somenos Lake. Located in the Cowichan Valley, Duncan is the huh of a fertile agricultural district that is bound to be among the first to feci the turn to prosperity when it comes. Chemainus, the home of the big mill of the Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Company, is looking to the stiffening of the lumber market and the steady development of th;1 port. Ladysmith, a town that has not had a very flourishing time in recent years, is planning changes to give the city greater standing among the Up- lsland communities, It is hoped to have a highway built in to Lake Cowichan and definitely put the port on the ma)) as a timber outlet. Ladysmith has not yet given up the hope that some day it will have a smelter built in the district. Further north on the Island Highway nestles Nanaimo, a thriving and ambitious city that means to force development. The people of Nanaimo are putting up a determined fight to secure a highway to Nanaimo Lakes, and.there is a great deal of talk about establishing a road to the top of Mount Benson. The construction of the Sproat Lnke-Tofina road is also a project that Ihe citizens of the Coal City hope to see realized during 1'931. Qualicum Beach, the ambitious tourist resort on the East Coast of the Island, is building for the future. Some $75.1)00 worth of new building has been going on there in anticipation of a flock of tourists next season. Increased shipping at Union Bay for coal is anticipated by Cumberlnnd, which community also is keeping a sharp eye on the proposed cutoff on the highway to Alberni. Cumberland is interested in the - logging revival with the Comox Logging Company planning greater activity at its camp on the lake a few miles distant. Forbidden Plateau Report An admirable programme foi' 1931 (UirpberlaiKl Burton I Stock XXXX T Y P E Ale Ale i Stout made from CANADIAN B.C. HOPS Silver Spring Brewery Victoria, British Columbia This advertisement Is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by tho Government of B.C. "Cnmm , Hriiilil Kale, ttr,M.isaM. irarC.r, YA OtC Accnmodnts'on Thf Br,I Hooma Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop Fair flyer's loneliness banished by telephone The problem of how lo drive away lonelinen when upending Chmtmaa in a foreign land wni solved by Hon. Mr». Victor Bruce, British aviatrix. The longdistance telephone was her friend in need. From Grant's Pass, Ore- rjon, U.S.A., Mrs. Bruce called her husband in London, England, chatting with him for severed minutes. In addition to expressing the season's greetings, she asked about ber pets and her plants, and inquired if her husband were able to keep warm during the London fog. Damage to Mrs. Bruce's round-the-world aeroplane delayed her at Grant's Pass. li. C. TELEPHONE CO. lias been mapped out by Courtenay. one of the most active centres of the Island. One of the outstanding schemes is the building of a road into the Forbidden Plateau. It has been conceived by enterprising promoters that the Forbidden Platea area can be developed inti» one of the finest winter sports playgrounds on the coast, given proper means of access. Better ferry facilities than exist at the present time are being urged by the people of Courtenny from Comox to Powell River for the distribution of the produce of the district. An Increased subsidy is being sought to guarantee permanent operation anda larger ferry is warranted by the volume of business. Water Power Development - Campbell River, world-renowned as a fisherman's paradise, is tbe site of the projected hydro-electric power scheme of the Vancouver Island Power Company. It is the hope of the settlers in thai area that the development plans will go forward dining the coming yeai*. Tributary to Campbell River where inexhaustible water power is available, is Duncan Bay. on the coast where reports are rampant about the establishment of a steel plant- or smelter. At the northern part of the Island are the industrial centres of Port Alice and Port Hardy, where considerable development is taking place. —Victoria Daily Times. Special Correspondent. Fanny Bay Word has been received that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bailey at the Whitehor.se hospital. Yukon, on Deeenilx-r twenty-third. Mrs. Bailey was formerly Miss Nellie Larson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilkinson and children, ot Langford, spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. Tweeriie. Sr. .Mrs Wadington. of Nanaimo. is visiting her daughter. Mrs. C. Keenan. R. Aston, of Courtenay, was the guest ot A. G. Walker and family over Christmas, Henry Carney returned from Powell River last Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs. J, B. Walker, or Great Central Lake, were visitors at the home ot the former's parents over Christmas. Miss Myri le Larson, of Vancouver, spent thc Christmas week-end with hei parents. V Mid-Winter Swim At Fanny Bay Christmas Day again saw several young people swimming from the Fanny Bay wharf, They were the Misses Myrtle and Edith Larson, Donald McLauchlin. Henry Carney and Oliver Larson. Quite it number of spectators gathered to watch them. They all took several dives and pronounced the water "fine". k SAVE YOUR WIFE I! Make 198] a banner one for the busy housewife by purchasing Electrical Appliances for the home. The good wife will appreciate the foresight of her lord and master for electrical appliances promise leisure and convenience for the days to come. Its' the modern way of saying A HAPPY NEW YEAR. VACUUM CLEANERS — ELECTRIC TOASTERS ELECTRIC WAFFLE IRONS — ELECTRIC COFFEE PERCOLATORS '' Cumberland Electric Lighting Company Limited P»*«H/. ■ tS\t%em nmflaaa ,„efy*. waR/m i w«*fr» a m»Vfrai, aj,efl/m sssstjm f Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co., Ltd. j ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL PLUMBING i AND REPAIR WORK. Phone 75 A. B, CLINTON. Manager. STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX MAXWELL. Proprietor. Autos for Hire, Conl and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage If desired. Phones I and III Cumberland, B.C. .Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS :ft$6W$*$&Pi^^ RILEY^S TRANSFER Orders left nt Henderson's Candy Store will receive PROMPT ATTENTION David Hunden, Jr. COAL — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD of all descriptions PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1931. I At Sutherland's In 1931 Sutherland's Dry Goods Store during 1981 will endeavour to give to the people of Cumberland a better service than ever hefore and as in past years, only the highest grade of merchandise will he carried. Watch our advertisement from week lo week. $6.50 k Ladies'Rayon Silk Dressing downs with fleece lining .... Ladies' Quilted Silk Dressing Gowns a <J»"| A f»A beautifufl quality; colors, pink and blue v J.U.OU Ladies' Heavy Dressing Gowns a goodly as- (J»£» f» A sortment to choose from S:',.r>o, $4.50, $").",[) JpO.OU Ladies' Umbrellas in shades of Brown, Red Purple, Fawn, Green and Black, all the way tf»A p»A from $1.75 to . «Pt/.OU Ladies' Silk Underwear We are making a special offer in Griffin Locknit, about three or four dozen to clear, this garment is too well known to need description; guaranteed not to run. Last year this line was $5.0(1 suit, we are offering our stock of the same, as we are discontinuing (PI CA I this line, at per garment "ipA.v" s Ladies' Bloomers in most of the wanted d»-| AA colors, per pair "tPA^l/vr £ Ladies' Silk Hose—our usual line; you will AM (TA » find hard to beat, at per pair tPAotJv Ladies' Grenadine Chiffon Hose, several shades to choose from, per pair Stationery Boxes, a very smart range of stationery, done up i nbeautiful boxes, children's sizes 25c and 35c; Ladies' sizes 50c. 95c, $1.50, $1.95 rt»« OC and $tt««9 $1.95 Sutherland's Dry Goods •a k MANN'S BAKERY We deliver Cumberland, B.C. Phone 18 To those interested in BASKETBALL there will he a MEETING IN THE NATIVE SONS's HALL. COURTENAY Monday, January 5th, 1931 at 8 p.m. - It's a pleasure to \ buy at Mumford's "isn't this a delicious meal dear?" a Cumberland lady said to her husband thc other day. "I'm proud of it I'll, admt, but the thing I'm proudest of is the cost of it. I bought the groceries al Mumford's and you'll never believe how much I saved. It's a pleasure to buy at that, store." * Mumford's Grocery •} IK YOU (JET IT AT .MUMFORD'S, IT'S GOOD, t Personal Mention 1 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ffi^^S^^^M^^^j^j Messrs. A. Passie and Victor Spencer were business visitors to Vancouver on Mtmiiuy, motoring to Nnnaimo in rime to catch the early morning boat. They returned to Cumberland the sunie day. Mr. and Mrs. George High entertained tm New Year's Eve,, those present including Mr. and Mrs. Cass, Mr. Gfltley and Mr. David Tweed- hope. Mt*. and Mrs. A. O, Jones and Trevor motored io CntnpboUton where they were Christmas Day [iiiost.s ol Mr. and Mrs Walt Williams. Mr. nnd Mrs. Arthur Williams mo- •orecl to Campbellton on Wednesday lust to spend the holiday with the former's parents. Mr. nnd Mrs. Walt Williams. Tucy returned on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jus. Magnone, of Port Alberni. arc guests of the Inner.*-, mother. Mrs. M. Mitchell and will remain over the holiday season. Miss Minnie HurrlRan. ot Reed Island public school stall. Is spending tiie vacation witli her parents al Happy Valley. Mr. and Mrs. L. Moore, of Vancouver, arrived lo .sp«nd the holiday with rhe lattf?r's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Waterfleld. Hobr. Strachan arrived Wednesday to join Mrs. Hrtachan. who with her children, is visiting her parents. Mr, and Mis. H. Mounce, and to visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. Strachan. Mrs V. Marinelli and R. Toman were out-Boimj pussenpers to Vancouver pu Monday. Miss Nora Wallace, of Vancouver, is thc guest of her cousin. Miss Dot Maxwell. Miss Alma Mezznleni. of Extension, was the house uuosi of Mrs. R. Toman last week- a a a Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Davidson, of Bloedel, are guests of the latter'** parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hudson. J. Cunliffe was a visitor to Nanaimo last week where he spent Christmas with his lamily. Mrs. Mort, of Campbellton. is the KiieM or Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Saunders. Mr. and Mrs, R. S. Rae, Dubby and Peuny, of Crofton, paid a short visit last week to Mrs. Roe's parents. Mr. nnd Mrs. T. H. Richards. MLss Marjorle Brown, of Port Alberni public pchool staff. Is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, for the vara tion. Miss Evelyn Lalng and Harry Norrls, of the government olllce stair, spent. Christmas at their respective homes in the Capital. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt and daughter left on Monday for a two- months' vacation in California. Mr. Hunt, who was rather badly hurt in Cumberland a few weeks ago has been ordered south by his physician for a complete rest. The many friend., of Mr. Hunt will hope that his rent in the south will restore him to his former self. Mr. and Mrs. T. Bouch, of West t'lnnherland, aro spending a week's vaeation in Nanaimo with friends and relatives. Madame CreaccntiUi, Winnipeg's noted palmist and physeholngist will be a visitor to Cumberland on January the 7th and will be registered at the Cumberland Hotel where she may be consulted. * • • Miss A, Shields and Miss Ella Henderson, of Nanaimo, spent the New Year holiday visiting friends and rel- aties here, returning to Nanaimo this afternoon. » * * Several car loads of soccer fans journeyed to Nnnaimo yesterday to witness the foothull game between tho Westminster ttoyals and Nanaimo City, the former winning a real good game by two goals to one. Henry Watson, of Cumberland, was on the line up of the Nanaimo team. Tom Lewis went down to Vancouver last week to spend some time with his daughter. Mrs. George Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith, of Coombs, were visitors to relatives at Hhppy Valley and Cumberland on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. A. Frew and lamily left on Wednesday for a visit to relatives at Powell River. Curiosity The desire to know is u basic instinct. Do you want lo know all about the laws that g-ivern your life, your future? Are you going to make a change now? Will thnt investment be successful? Are your confronted with problems of business, love, health? Consult CRESCENTIA Winnipeg'*. Noted Pnlmiftt and Psychologist Ih ing Io her your worries, your perplexities, your aspirations. .she will help you, as she has helped th(iu«ands. I,et her start vou on the road to success and happiness. CUMBERLAND HALL January 7th Fees: $1 and $'2. The matron and staff of the Cumberland General Hospital extend sincere thanks to the following merchants for their kindly gifts of ChriHt- mas Cheer for the patients under their care: City Meat Market (W. P. Symons l, Mumford's Grocery, Wilcock & Co., Ltd., Mann's Bakery, Campbell Bros., Frelone's Grocery, Matt Brown's Grocery, Mrs. A. B. Clinton, Louis Wong, and Leung Gang. Special thanks are also tendered to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Choir and to the Men's Musical for lhe rendering of Christmas music at the hospital. THANKS The stair of the Cumberland office of the British Columbia Tele- phone Company lake this means of extending in the many subscribers, sincere thanks for the many beautiful Christmas glftH and wishes received and to wish ono nnd all a Happy and Prosperous New Year, CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mr. Virginia Marinelli take this opportunity of thanking all friends for flowers and messages of sympathy and for the loan of cars on the occasion of the funeral of Mr. Marinelli. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Marinelli und family desire to extend thanks to Dr. George K. MacNaughton, the matron and stafF of the Cumberland General Hospital, and take this means of doing so, for sympathetic attention to Mr. Marinelli during his last illness. Miss Mary Pinton, Mr. P. McArth- ur und Miss Dorothy Watson, of Nanaimo, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Murray for the New Year holiday, arriving here on New Year's evo. The party returned to Nanaimo Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Murray motoring to the Hub City with them. * * ' Hi Mrs. M. Nash, of Boston, Mass., is the guest of Mrs. H. Mounce, Derwent avenue. Mrs. Nash, mother of Mr. Charles Nash, Maryport avenue, resided in Cumberland for many years and is being warmly welcomed by her old friends. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Colville Graham were holiday guests of the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Graham. * * # Malcolm Stewart, of Bloedel, called at the home of his brother, Matt Stewart, on his was to \ ancouver last week and returned on M mday accompanied by his mother. Mr.. M, Stewart, and his brother, Heeto*. who will again lake up residence In this district after residing for some lane at St-ewiut. « * * Miss Annie LoRBie, of Vancouver, is tiie guest of Dr. and Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton. + * » J. Vernon-Jones of the "Islander" staff was a week-end visitor to Vancouver. a * * . Children of Welsa Society members were guests on Monday evening at the Cumberland hall at a Jolly Christmas party when a very merry evening was spe;it at games and music, followed by a delicious supper, On departure, each one of the tired but happy throng was presented with a bag of confectionery and fruit. Mrs. J. Rees and Ray and Mr. Bert Davis motored to Nanaimo last Wednesday to spend Christmas with their parents. Mr. Davis returned or. Sunday. Miss Doreen Bickerton was at home to sveeral young friends at the home of per grandmother, Mrs. C.-Whyte, on Monday evening on the occasion of her fourteenth birthday, Gaines, whlst and music made up n merry evening. The lovely supper table was centred whh birthday cake and gay candles and laden with all good things, Mrs. C. Whyte. Mrs. Lockner, and Mr.s. Tweedhope serving. Many pretty birthday gifts were presented the young hostess. Those present were Misses M, Looknr. W. Thompson, J. Quinn, G. Davis, M. Bwriflge, B. Mfcrtin, M. Westfleld. L. Picketti and Master Norman Tweedhope. The numerous friends of Lloyd Geidt, of the Cumberland Motor Works, will be grieved to learn that he was taken very 111 on Saturday and removed to the local hospital, helmi operated upon on Sunday for api>en- dicltis. He Is reported to be making satisfactory progress. •W-fr"*—'WM w^Jt*1" **+*to* %§■■% To Our Many Patrons Owing to the sudden illness of Mr. Moyd Geidt, of the Cumberland Motor Works and it being tho end of the year, prompt settlement of all accounts would be appreciated. Wishing one and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Cumberla id Motor Works yfrte. —tlfem .,eiy, m < ^Wf^ DDD—a sluggish pimply skin needs . fits tonic action \n ;i,live ilniil tliut cleanses tlie tis- mii's i>l uniOglitly impurities. Skin sufferers—givu fliis (mitmrnt a lust, Soothing, toiitiug, liL'uliUK—a remark. LANG'S DRUG STORE JVM <a«rtlV<H teeefreg, , e/tfte ss „,lee\ts» , ,<ilV— ..OtVOJa^lVOoO^ad H "? Are You In J A Hole? If you're in something of n nine-hole—want to buy something nifty for the family for 1931—here's where to get Radio Iinrj*ams. \ The Silver-Marshall is without doubt thu new year's Greatest Radio Bargain COME IX—LISTEN—BUY L. H. Finch Silver-Marshall Radio Dealer Phone Ko Cumberland, B.C. P. 0. Box 73 f ftLt^)wwLf^t**»IL^**'%l^w »^"**^>*™^>n™*Rr**^ia CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Electors of the City of Cumherland that I require the presence of the electors at the City Hall un the 12th day of January, 1931, at twelve o'clock noon, for the purpose uf electing persons to represent them iu the Municipal Council as Mayor, Aldermen, four (4), Police Commissioner ono (1), nnd School Trustees three (3). The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: The Candidates shall he nominated in writing; the writing shall be subscribed by two electors of the Municipality as proposer and seconder, ami shall be delivered to the Return- injr Officer any time between the date of this notice and two o'clock in the afternoon of thc day of nomination. The said writing shall he in the Form No. 6 in the schedule of the "Municipal Elections Act" and shall state the name, residence and occupation or description of each person proposed in such a manner as sufficiently to indentlfy such candidate, and in the event of a Poll being necessary such Poll shall be opened on the 15th day of January, 1931, at the City Hall, between the hours of eight o'clock in the forenoon until eight o'clock in the afternoon, of which each nnd every person is hereby required to take notice and govern himself accordingly. The qualifications necessary for Mayor are: must be of the .full age of twenty-one years and a British subject, and have been for the six months next preceding the date of nomination the owner of land and improvements within the City of value as assessed on the last assessment role of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000,00) or more and above all registered judgments nnd charges. The qualifications necessary for Aldermen, Police Commissioner and School Trustee are: must be of the full age of twenty-one years, nnd a British subject, and have been for the si x months preceding the date of nomination registered owner of land and improvements within the City of the value as assessed on the last assessment roll, of Five Hundred Dollars ($500,00) or more and above all judgments and charges. Given under my hand at Cumberland. Province of British Columbia, this 24th dav of December A.D. 1930. W. H. COPE, S3-2 Returning (WTlcer. 1 For the sake of safety Stock up with Lang's Cream of Ulies. It's a useful item to have handy at all times. Quality is assured and where one's appearance counts for so much . . . Lang's Cream of Lilies is worth its weight in gold—which is a good bit more than it costs. The price like the quality, always the same, 50 cents per bottle. Lang's Drug Store For After Holiday BUYING!... Ladies' Hats $ .95 Flannelette Sheets 2.25 Hem-Rtitched Pillow Cases 1.00 Bed Spreads 2.95 Bath Towels .79 W. H. Anderson - Union Hotel I'hone 15 Cumberland Vancouver Prices at Frelone's It will be our aim during 1931 to sell you groceries at Vancouver City prices. The more you buy in Cumberland thc more will our city prosper. FROM TIME TO TIME WE WILL HAVE MANY SPECIALS TO OFFER YOU, SO WATCH OUR ADS. FOR MONEY-SAVING PRICES ON GROCERIES. Frelone's Grocery To the Editor Cumberland Islander, Cumberland, B.C. Dear Sir, Will you please, through the columns of your paper, allow me to express to all residents of Comox Alberni Electoral district, irrespective of how they vote, my most sincere wish, that in the coming year each and every one of them, and the Province ns a whole, may enjoy a greater measure of prosperity and progress than in the past, There are clouds on the horizon today that seem dark but if we all pull together for the common good, we may pierce through them and find the silver lining of better things to come. Yours faithfully, A. W. NEILL. Alberni, B.C., January lst, 1931.
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