@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "0020707d-bc81-4130-aa64-72b768da7681"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-18"@en, "1923-12-15"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0068668/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ CtC 1 ' ; iriE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER '•"viiK'ial ..i,,,,,,,. j^ With whk>b Is consolidated the Cumberland News. FORTY-SECOND YEAR—No. 50. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA SATURDAY, DECEMBER IB, 192:!. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM "Chick" Reid Is Badly Wounded Hunting Deer Last Sunday, December 9, Charles Reid. 18-year-old son of Mr. Robert Reid of Cumberland, went hunting with Ed. Williams at the head of Comox Lake. Upon arriving there, the two separated .agreeing to meet again nrthe cabin at n certain time. "Chick" left Williams and soon after managed to shoot a deer. After putting it on his back he set out for Uie meeting place, with his rifle which was loaded, in his hand. While on the way he slipped over a small bluff, the jar discharging his gun and shooting "Chick" through the right side. The bullet pierced the lung and came out through his back. After running and stumbling for a long time he managed to reach the cabin where he wrapped himself In a blanket and was found by Williams two hours afterward. The latter immediately brought him down the lake In his open boat and thence to the local hospital. The latest reports from the doctors say that "Chick" is seriously wounded, but Is holding his own ,and as he is a big, healthy boy, his chances >iro greatly strenthened. REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY LAST FIRST CONCERT OF THE SEASON ONE OF MERIT FORTY HOUR STORM IN COMOX VALLEY Forty days and forty nights is u long time for a rain storm to continue but If the storm that held Comox Valley for forty hours had continued for another thirty-eight days Noah would have had nothing on the people of this valley In the way of Inventive genius In regard to safety first appliances. Down on the dyke the farmers were In a bad way on Monday night ami Tuesday morning. The water was so deep that In "some instances direct communication between the house and barn was maintained through the agency of boats nnd rafls. At Courtenay, basements across the river were flooded, in some cases there being over three feet of water on lhe floor. On the town side of the river the water came up over the Government wflarf and inundated much of the property of the Mill Street between Union Street and the Idle plant of the Courlenay Saw Mill. The territory stretching from the new bridge to near Sandwick resembled a hug« lake and the Agricultural Hall loomed up like a lighthouse. The proprietors of the Courtenay Hotel began to worry lest conditions should become as bad as when, n few years ago, after a bad storm one of the patrons of the bar room came up through the fields and Into the building, making the journey in a canoe and tlelng up to the bar. The water was over tho road on the Island Highways a short distance from the hotel but evidently there was not much cause for worry. Farther up the Lower Road through the Sandwick district the road was covered and the road used as a detour at the time of the construction of the new bridge, waa under water in several places. Reports from the south indicate that the storm covered a wide area, for bridges all along the Island Highway have gone out and It was only aftetr a great deal of hard work that the two small structures al Union Bay were saved. It Is ten years since this district has been visited by such a storm ns that of Sunday and Monday Inst and fortunntely not much damage was done and there have been no casualties reported. These events are seldom without their amusing features. One of the city's business men had to be carried from his house to the road on lhe hack of one of the stalwart young men of the town. If Sam's foot had slipped ? ! ! Charlie Shannon thought Sunday » good day to go duck hunting. It wns. He fell in the river and had to swim out, saving his gun and hanging on to a mallard he had just brought down. He says he likes to go hunting but does not like to be the duck. The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, with Mayor Parnham In the chair and ail aldermen present, with the exception of Mr. J. J. Potter. The meeting was opened with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, which were adopted as read. The City Clerk read Ihen several communications. The first was from the Canadian Collieries enclosing a cheque for $500.00 toward the cost of Improvements to the Fire Hall The next was from the Public Wprks Engineer, advising the Council that the District Engineer has been in- structetd to pay an amount of $1,- 289.33 due to the City for monies expended In the maintainance and upkeep of Secondary Highways for the year 1922. The Children's Aid Society of Vancouver wrote thanking ihe Council for assistance rendered. The next letter was from P. P. Harrison. Barrister and Solicitor advlBlng that an assignment had been made to him of the house purchased by Robert Thomson under the Better Housing Schenje. This letter was held over until next meeting. Wrigley Directories Ltd., wrote soliciting an advertisement for next year's directory . Mayor Parnham then called for the reports of the various committees. Alderman Maxwell of the Finance Committee, reported a total bank balance of $4537.24. Alderman Ledingham of the Health Committee, reported eight new cases of measles since last meeting. Alderman Partridge for the Fire Wardens, reported thut the plumbing found defective in the Fire Hall has not been completed hy the contractor as required by notice posted to him on the 27th of November. The Mayor and Alderman T. H. Mumford and F. Partridge sat as tt Courf of Revision of voters' list for 1924. The meeting was then adjourned. OLD TIMER PASSED AWAY MONDAY LAST After an illness lasting for several months, death claimed one of Cumberland's pioneer miners last Monday in the person of Mr. Ben. Evans. The lute Mr. Evans was sixty-eight years old and has resided in Cumberland for a goodly number of those yenrs where he was one of the best known miners in the city. The funeral, which was in the hands of the Knights of Pythias, Mr. Evans belonging to the Ladysmith Lodge of that order, wus held from the undertaking parlors at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon to tho Cumberland cemetery. Mr. Evans leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one daughtetr, Mrs. Thomas Hannay, and one son; CUMBERLAND CHORAL SOCIETY PERFORM TO LARGE AUDIENCE IN ILO-ILO THEATRE—GIDEON HICKS MAGNIFICENT. The first concert given by the Cumberland Choral Society at the Ilo-llo Theatre on Thursday evening was one of exceptional musical merit. The large audience was charmed by the offerings of the Society and assisting Soloist, Mr. Gideon Hicks, the well- known Baritone. The choir, under the able leadership of Mr. C. W. Sillence, of Royston, was exceptionally good, and the conductor is to be congratulated on the excellence of his work in bringing the choir (under extreme difficulties) to such a high standing. There are so many of the male members of the society, working alternate shifts that it has been almost impossible to get the whole choir together at one single practice. Mrs. A. E. Jeffrey, at the Piano, was the choir's excellent accompanist. Gideon Hicks Captivates Audience REGULAR MEETING OF ST. JOHN AMBULANCE The regular monthly meeting of Ihe St. John Ambulance Association, Cumberland Centre, will be held on Monday, December 17, at 7 p.m., in the Aid Hall. A full attendance Is desired. THANKS I wish openly to thank Mrs. Carey, violinist of Royston; Mr. Murdock, of the City Band and Mr. Walker, nf Plump's Orchestra for the help given by them towards organizing the school band. Quite a number of children are starting to study instruments and all are welcome but I do not want any one to get the Impression thnt I am able to teach nny stringed Instruments. Thanking you, H. E. MURRAY. Miss R. Cunliffe Weds Native Son Pretty Wedding Solemnized tit Nanaimo—Couple (o go Sonlh NANAIMO, Dec. 8.—A wedding of unusual Interest wns solemnized nt high noon today, when Rachuel Adeline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cunliffe, Milton street, became tho bride of Emset Noel Ray Case ,a native son. The bride was radiant In a gown of white Canton crepe, embroidered with string beads. She wore a picture hat of white trimmed with gold lace with flowing streamers and carried ophelia roses and fern. Her bridesmaid, Miss M. H. Brown, of Victoria, wore a beautiful dress or mauve and silver with hat to match. The church was prettily decorated with cut flowers and*" ferns. JIr. Clarence Cose of Portland. Ore., was best man. A reception to relatives and immediate friends followed the ceremony ot the home of the bride's parents, Milton street. Mr. and Mrs. Case were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. They left on this afternoon's boat for Vancouver ,en route to Sound cities. They wlll take up their residence on Nlcol street, Nanaimo. Mr. Gideon Hicks is an artist of more than local fame aud the large audience that had the pleasure ot hearing him in his well arranged selections, fully appreciated his artistic rendering of thc various numbers. He hns a full rich quality voice and was equally at home in Handel's Bass aria "Why do the Nations" as ln the lighter encore such as "I'll sing thee songs of Araby." The Mangnlflcent power nnd compass of his fine voice found full expression In Verdi's masterpiece which ls probably the greatest baritone aria ever written ,"Erl Te Che Macchlavl." ln this he carried his audience with him ln wrapt attention and admiration of the quality and favor of1 the artists interpretation. Schubert's "Impatience" required no written description; one could visualize the impatient lover from the passionate declamation and varying mood effectively sung. Haydn's famous aria from the "Creation" "Rolling in foaming.billows," again brought out Mr. Hicks and gave fine scope showing the power and timbre of his voice which was always under perfect control whether In the broad sonorous power descriptive of thc rolling billows or the lighter song picture of the purling brook. Mr. Gideon Hicks fully deserves the front rank position he has attained In the musical world for his line voice and artistic singing which is coupled to a delightful personality. It Is only just to add a word In appreciation of his most accomplished accompanist, Mrs. Clifford Warn, the co-operation between singer and accompanist in the many very difficult numbers was one of the delights of the concert and we shall hope in the near future to have both singer and pianist again with us. Choral Numbers Please As a line and appropriate setting for the individual gems of Gideon Hicks .the unison of the choir's offerings sufficed; "Song of Greeting," by Wooler; "Love Was Once A Little Boy," Kevin; "De Little Pickaninny's Gone To Sleep," Johnson; (This was the choir's best offering); "The Kilties' March," Murchlson; ,rA Night Wish," Slenn; "Ilnll To Our Native Land," Verdi; "Love Is A Harp Of A Thousand Strings,"—Berge; "The Long Day Closes," Sullivan; were all rendered with praiseworthy regard for the composers' message. Mrs. Clifford Warn, of Victoria acted as accompanist for Gideon Hicks, this being her first visit to Cumberland. / At the conclusion of the program Mr. Gideon Hicks wns tendered a great ovation, being called to the platform several times. The decoration and arrangement of the stage was In tiie capable hands of Mesdames Robinson, Finch and Mumford. s NO FOOTBALL GAME THIS WEEK-END On account of the terrible condition of the roads, caused by the recent storms, Nortfleld will be unable to visit Cumberland on Sunday and consequently the Up-Island League soccer I game between these two teams has been called off. VANCOUVER LIQUOR SALES IN MILLIONS GENUINE EXPLOSION OF-DYNAMITE IN "WOMAN-PROOF' tireat Electrical Project Used lor Background in New .Meighan Picture League Leaders Again Defeat Nanaimo City When Thomas Jlelghan's latest Goorge Ade Paramount picture story. all through tlle game, Nimai Hou'iiiir lu I'll)' for Seven Months Is Over *--'J.-,0,u(HI-Other l'lnecs Of Interest Revenue from Vancouver government liquor stores for the seven months from April 1 to November 1 of this 'year amounted to $2,276,628. Picking from the list we And that for the same period towns on Vancouver Island report as follows:— Courtenay, $70,922.60; Cumberland. $62,775.62; Ladysmlth, J7ft.263.40; Nanaimo, $226,233.10; Parksville, $21.- 312.50; Port Alberni, $58,616.90; Campbell River, $53,725.50; Duncan. $74,911.45; Esquimau, $13,058.95. FINAL ON COAST NOT UNLIKELY n.FX WIII be Asked to Have Soccei Classic Ployed In West—Alberta Finalists to Como Anyway Officials of the B.C.F.A.. will endeavor to have tlle Connaught cup elimination series begin not later thou March. Efforts will also be directed to have as many clubs as possible enter the competition. Last year I.L.A., was thc only mainland eleven to enter and the competition was confined largely to the upper island, Nanaimo City finally emerging with the Dominion title. These two matters will be the chief Items for discussion and action at the monthly meeting of the B.C. soccer body In Nanaimo on Saturday night. Finals Mny Be Here It ls also hoped to hnve the Dominion finals played In Vancouver this yenr. The D.F.A., have been some Cumberland strengthened its position at the head of the Upper Island League last Sunday by defeating Nanaimo City. The weather was some- Woman-Proof," is Hashed on the what coId' bl" lhc spectators, of screen of the Ilo-llo Theatre Friday whom there .were some 2500, one of and Saturday, the spectators will see "the greatest crowds ever seen ut a a genuine explosion' of nearly seven sot.CT1. garae ln Nttna|mo, Kcre kont thousand cases of dynamite which , , , ,,.,,,., „ ,, ■warm by the excltenien thai reigned was used in the blasting of a thirteen- mile tunnel at Huntington Lake, Cal.. where work on the biggest hydroelectric project in the world, involving the expenditure of $27,000,0(10, was in progress at the time the picture was filmed. This tunnel passes through a mountain, making the waters of Huntinglon Lake available for electric power. It Is said to be the longest tunnel of Its kind In the world. The project was undertaken by the Edison company to develop electric power for Los Angeles. This location is 340 milts northwest of Hollywood, in the Sierra Mountains, and was chosen after., a prolonged search for a spot where Lhe most spectacular scene of this kind could be filmed. Mr. .Meighan plays tbe role of a civil engineer who is supervising this hug*, Industrial scheme. In the picture, the tunnel ls supposed to cave In, entombing scores of workmen. The rescue of these men forms some of the most thrilling scene In the picture. The picture was directed oy Alfred E. Green. The following are the supporting players: Llla Leo, leading woman; Robert Agnew. Charles A. Sellon, Vera Reynolds, Bill Guilder aud Mike Dunlin. The pillow cases raffled by the Women's Benellt Association of the I immediately after, Conti fouled Maccabees were won by Mrs. Walter Whyte of Campbell River. linio won the toss and decided to play with the wind to tlielr hack. Graham kicked off and .Monohan placed to Bannerman who sent in a line cross which Plump missed. Cumberland continued to press and kept Bell and Dickinson going for several minutes during which Graham-and Deluce sent In some hot ones but could nol manage to convert. Husband, for Nanaimo. then gut away on the left and centred beautifully. Stewart fumbled but Watson, who got_ the ball at 10 yards out, kicked wild past tlio post, spoiling a wonderful opportunity to open the scoring.. A few minutes later Graham made a solo run but ended by shooting tho hall into Hughes' hands. Cumberland forced a corner whicli Banner- man put past and a few minutes after Hitchens shut wild from a free kick just outside lhe penalty area. Bannerman and Plump ihen got go ing and sent the ball across the mouth of lhe goal. Graham tried a soft shot which Deluce finished by tipping past Hughes for Cumberland's lirst counter. Play changed to tho other end hut half time came with the visitors one up. Nanaimo started out very fast lu the second half and Blair had to sup lively to save a header from Watson. thc MAE MURRAY'S NEXT IS "JAZZMANIA* Her Next Metre Picture nil Kluboralv And Novel Photoplay latter just outside the dreaded urea but Stobbart kicked past from a mix- up in front of the goal. At Ihis stage of the game Nanaimo were getting their own buck nnd it seemed as if they would score. However Conti cleared and his forwards again gol away and Hughes wns called upon to save hot ones from both Turner and Deluce. The game was then j slopped for a few minutes us Cuni- Mae Murray has succumbed to the j b'erland's linesman and some of the popular vogue of costume photoplays. I spectators began to fight and en- and in her latest. "Jazzmanla," pre- j crouched on the field. This how- sented by Robert Z. Leonard, the [ ever was soon stopped and the game charming Metro star adds another to j continued. the rapidly increasing number of Three minutes before the final spectacular costume plays. "Jazz-; whistle. Bell gave n comer which De- mania" is announced for presentation : luce placed well. Turner .who wns on Monday and Tuesday at the ilo-llo ' standing unmolested, headed the hall Theatre. Past Hughes nnd put Cumberland two The successor In popular favor to up. Afler centering the ball, Referee the stur's "Broadway Rose" is, from Rogers blew the whistle for full advance reports, totally different from anything she has hitherto attemptetd. As a matter of fact, it Is a combination of the star's most appealing bits; for In it she dances as splendidly as •ver, wears gowns as brilliant and j awe-inspiring as Is her custom, and | has lavish and luxurious settings for the background of the action. "Juzzmania" is a novel combination of the real and tlle make bellvc. The story concerns Queen Ninon, a ruler ; in a Balkan kingdom, who escapes tq America to avoid a revolution in 11 . Sedan, $895 c mode/*. Truck, $495 time. On the day's play, a draw would have been a favornhle dec Nanaimo played just as •• berland hut had hr being able to shoe a good game fojfc Graham an ' wlnncr.6tect8 the Th jntry, the new SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS TEA AT HOLY TRINITY The Christmas Tea and Sale of Plum Puddings and Mincemeat, held under the auspices of the" Ladles' j Auxiliary on Wednesday afternoon I last was most successful. A good ] sum was realized which will be de. j voted to buying Hymn and Prayer I Books for tlle church and presents for the kiddles' Christmas Tree. Do your Christmas shopping early. Only 8 more shopping days. looking toward the west for time and the tact that the president I learns of the desperate pi and secretary are now located In Win-; women and children In nlpog and arc estimable gentlemen.' she returns In time to Induces provincial officials to feel tlmt conspiracy against Its their claims will be given the consld- iigiiin she Is restored to eration It deserves at last. In any event, Alberta winners nre due to come west this year and this. in Itself, increases interest. It Is understood thnt St. Andrews. I.L.A., and possibly one or two other local teams are shaping lo enter the Connaught cup competition In the spring and It la not regarded as Impossible that a Vancouver eleven may wlll the provincial series, although such strong clubs as Ladysmlth, Nanaimo and Cumberland must be reckoned with. country, caused hy her enemies. delightful Queen Is an entv nbout Jazz; and In her aparjjgo„,"„," New Vork she performs foinwm Taxes exira. chosen circle. However, for, » . I than complete justlc er tors, Limited LIMITED, FORD, ONTARIO LECTURE OMISSION The name of Jessie Grant, who so i ably filled the part of Dendykc, the witch, wns ccoldently otnlted from lhe program of performers of lhc "White Cat" operetta. Without the witch there would hove been no "White Cat". Jessie filled nil Inipnrtunt nnd arduous part In n very capable manner. 'TJ Owing to counter atti. enough people turned oul i Qf A. F. 11. Clarke lecture on : Italy in tbe Lecture Hall night to warrant him delivery^ .-» r-> talk. Consequently It had • I s\\ **A postponed till some future dale It Is hoped Iherc will he no other \"""""■: 'er Office Cards ' Do your ChrlHtmnn shopping enr! Only 8 more shopping days. PAGE EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, DECEMBER S, 1923. Xmas Suggestions From Sutherland's Kooay Krepe, tor Ladies' Lingerie, can be used for so many dainty garments, shades of Pink, Flesh, Helio and White. Price per yd 65c. Ribbons, in a great variety of tones and colorings .from the narrow widths to the very wide;also our new line of Crepe Ribbons, from baby size to about two inches, including the best colors, Ladies' Camisoles. Our Christmas shipment has arrived and includes a great variety of styles and qualities at prices suitable. Ladies' Venus Silk Hose, iu rnont of the wanted shades, a' new arrival of the best colors have just come to hand. No more acceptable present than silk hose. Price for Venus Hose, per pair $'2.00 Ladies' Silk and Wool Hose, in a few colors. A good gift. Price per pair 91*23 Babies' Woollen Coats, In smart designs, knitted like hand-made garments. What more acceptable gift for the baby? See these. We have a splendid assortment of Dolls for little girls at prices that are very reasonable, when you figure the style and quality of the doll. For hoys, our range of Football^ are still good, and is just what lhe boys want. See our values $1.7-% $£•£5, $2.50 and better grades. For men, our Tie Stock is a real good one and comprises a great selection of the medium and better grade of ties, such an you would desire to give as a remembrance. .Men's Sweaters and Sweater Coats are always acceptable as a gift. Ladies' Handkerchiefs, in a great variety of styles and designs, in boxes as well as individually. You will not be disappoiritetd with our presentation of values. Children a suitable remembrance and you have a good choice. Ladies' Waists are something to be desired, and while we have a good Local Briefs Lieut. Col. Villiers, newly-appoink'd general manager for the Canadian Collieries, left Wednesday morning for Victoria, after spending nearly a week on a tour of inspection of the local mines. Mr. and Mrs. A. Auchinvole of i Union Bay, left for Seattle on Tues- Handkerchiefs are also j day m a short vlsit Miss Mary Little of Union Bay, entertained a number of her friends on The Royston Community Club held a successful Whist Drive last Friday evening at which there were more than thirty players. First prize i'or the ladies', which went to Mrs. Gordon Thomas, was a beautiful carved doll's dining room suite of mapl*)- wood which was made by Mr. Strait and presented by him for that purpose. Mr. Ripley won tlie gents Ilrst prize. Which was a gilt-edged pack p£ Wednesday evening, in honor of her cards. stock, we expect a well selectetJ 12th birthday. A very pleasant time shipment of real smart waists in a ! was spent in games and singing. few days. Household Gifts, such as a pair of j MIgg MAISIE PIERCY BECOMES BRIDE OF MR. SAMUEL GOUGH Real Ayrshire Blankets, are sonu-1 tiling most folks would welcome tit j tills season of the year. Heal Eider Down Comforters, ln a j 0ne of the prett|eBt weddings ot good assortment of colors to match | the sea8ull took pl„ce We,ii,esduy most rooms, at very reasonable | evening, December 6, at Bayview Cot- Prices. ! (age, Minto, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rugs lor the Fireside, quite an af- Piercyi when their el(leat daughter, ray of patterns to meet your choice Eva May (Malsie) wa9 united in mar- and the values are right. Embroidered Pillowslips, an exceptionally smart line of these desirable articles at per pair $3,50 A new line of Black Radium Lace, about otJ inches wide has arrived and Ihe price Is exceptionally reasonable at per yard $1,511 Silver and Cold Trimmings, • for dresses are here in stock. Wc invite you to call and see our extensive stock of suitable gifts, aud give us an opportunity to show you some of the desirable lines we have. OUR AIM IS SATISFACTION AND SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS • GET IT AT SUTHERLAND'S DRY GOODS STORE. PHONE 134. Do your Christmas shopping early! Patronize the merchants using the columns of The Islander to advertise their goods. ANNUAL MEETING OF B. C. STOCK BREEDERS The annual meeting of the IS. ('. Stock Breeders' Association will be held in thc Empress Hotel. Victoria. December 13, at 10 a.m. This date is earlier than usual, but has been decided on by the Directors of the Association in order that advantage may be taken of the excellent program nr- (I|I Divorce mid Matrimonial Causes). ranged for the Western Canada Llv< IN TUK SITKEME COURT HltlTISlI COLUMBIA OF Stock Union, which meets this year in Victoria on December 13, 14 and IB. The question of live stock marketing will be the main feature of the, program and an effort has been made to secure the best qualified men in BETWEEN: SAitAH MARJORY RIDEOUT Petitioner, -—auditor LeMESSURiER RIDEOUT, Respoudant. TAKE NOTICE that a citation, bear- Canada and the United Kates to deal j ing dale the fourth day of December, with various phases of this important 1923, has issued from the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Victoria riage, by the Rev. Mr. Beatty, to Mr. Samuel Gough, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gough of Youngstown, Alberta. The bride, ••ho was given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a gown of cream satin with beaded overdress; her bridal veil wus held In place with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a bridal bouquet of Ophelia roses and carnations with maiden-hair ferns. The bridesmaid, Miss Ivy, sister of the bride, was most charmingly attired in a gown of pale pink satin with beaded I overdress, while little Dorothy Brown, wearing a cream satin frock and mi- rying a basket of pink geraniums with , maiden-hair ferns, made a delightful flower girl. The groom was support-1 ed by Mr. J. Plump. Plump's Orchestra supplied the wedding music aud at the conclusion Mrs. McLellan won the ladies' booby aud Mr. Roy the gent*. Mrs. A. M. Hilton won the drawing for lhe tmx of apples presented to tha club hy Mrs. Roy, with ticket No. 23.1 This raffle netted the club $^5 50. j The pupils of the Royston school I evidently are enjoying their Friday afternoon singing lessons which have I been organized mosllj as a result of the activities of th1.' Community Club. The work of Mr. Slllence in giving these lessons is greatly appreciated by both parents and pupils. BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION AT WEMBLEY NEXX. YEAR Tha British Empire Exhibition will be open from April to October, 1924. The British Empire Exhibition covers ail area of 21t> acres. In both its educational features and amusements it will be the most comprehensive exhibition ever planned. When it opens its gates in April, L924, there will have been spent for tiie instruction and amusemenl of its visitors a sum of at least £10,000,000. There will be comfortable transport facilities and accommodatalon for up to lialf-a-milliou visilors per was served, about one hunderd guesis I The site, Wembley Park, though set 1 in woodlands and green fields, is only , I ten minutes distance from two Lou- partaking of the delicacies prepar by Mrs. Piercy, mother of the bride, after which singing and dancing ^vas kept up until the early hours of til" morning. Mr. Gough has been a resident of Cumberland for quite a few years and is a back on the local football team, while his bride was an operator in the don railway stations. and is within half an hour of almost any part of the Metropolis. All the nations il. ing tlie Union Jack will take pari in the British Empire Exhibition. 3v8ry continent and every Important group of islan'ds local telephone exchange for lhe past of the globe will be represented. i Every aspeci of civilised and unclvll- '' izod life will lie shown. six years . Mr. and Mrs. Gough left on Thura day morning's train for Seattle, Vie torin and other Sound cities. No Special lares Fnr Itriisli Empire Exhibition WEDDING subject. With The Churches 1101,1' T1IINITV ANOI.ICAN Sunday. December ll. 1023. Holy Communion 11 a.m. Sunday School 2.30 p.m. Evensong 7.30 p.m. —Hev. \\V. Leversedge. GRACE METHODIST (HUM II Sunday. December 9, 1923. .Morning Service 11 a.m. Subject— "The Way, The Truth and The Life" Slory sermon for children. Sabbath School 11.46 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m Subject— "What Did Jesus Mean Hy Repentance?" Anthem Face to Face. -Hev. .1. H. Butler, Pastor. (OM'OUATIOJi 111' THE (i tii!i:ni,\\Mi CITY OF Registry) citing you to appear and answer the petition of Sarah Marjory Hideout praying for a dissolution of marriage. IN DEFAULT of your so appearing you will not be allowed to address the Court, and tbe Court will proceed to hear the said petition proved and pronounce sentence in respect thereto. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that for the purpose aforesaid, you 'ire within twenty-one days from the publication ot this notice to attend in person or by your solicitors at the Victoria Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and thereto enter an appearance in this cause. BASS & BULLOCK-WEBSTER, . Law Chambers. Bastion Square, Victoria. British Columbia, Petitioner's Solicitors. DATED Ihe 4th day of December, 1923. OSWALD BARTON, Deputy District Registrar. TO: Roy Le.Messurier Rideout. Canadian transportation | put in any special fares lines will no: The Success of Your XMAS CAKES, PUDDINGS, ETC. Depends largely on the "Quality of the ingredients used. In our Grocery you will find the choicest of new season's stock of Dried Fruits, Extracts, Spices, Etc. Your Christmas Cake or Pudding will have a wonderful richness, as well as flavor, if the ingredients come from the "B.&B. Grocery." Our new season's stock is now due and prices reasonable and includes: Fancy Spanish Select Cluster Raisins; California Table Raisins, lib. and 21b. boxes, and 51b. boxes; Del Monte Seeded and Seedless Raisins in packages or built; Thompson's Light Sultanna Raisins in bulk; Turkish Layer Figs, bulk or package and glove boxes; Fancy Dates, packages or bulk; Candied Peel, Citron, Orange and Lemon, whole or cut; Spices and Seasonings; Extracts, all flavors; Glace Cherries, in packages or bulk; Crystallized Cherries, in packages or bulk; Marachini Cherries, in bottles, 2 sizes; Cystallized Ginger and Figs; Preserved Ginger, in jars; Almond Paste, 1-1, 1-2 and lib tins; Ground Aimonds, in bottles, 2 sizes; Shelled Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts; Whole Nuts, Almonds, Peanuts, Brazils, Hazel, Walnuts and Chestnuts; Candied and Plain Carroway Seed; Silver Bird Cake Decorations, all sizes; Select Moist Cocoanut in tins; Shredded and Medium cut Cocoanut, bulk and packages. We carry a full line of Baking, Pudding and Mixing Bowls, Etc. Full stock of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in season, Burns & Brown B. & B. Grocery , SERVICE QUALITY Phone 38 for Service and Quality 3] 33 News Of British Columbia Of the 2IM11I million feet of timber i .Mr. Barrow staled that repayments cut iu this Province 1849 million feet I have fallen off and be considered no is manufactured within the Province, Government should continue a plan and it is the policy of lhe Government: which-a big business firm would mil Ihat manufacture shall continue tor■ adopt. lalic place within lhe province. Hon. T. ] The Minister pointed out that as- Eor llr.' Brit-11'- Pattullo, .Minister of Lands, speak-1 sistanee for productive purpos Thursday evening, November 29th, Mr. James Baird of'thls city and Miss Phyllis Pennington, also of ibis city, were united in marriage by the Hev. J. Fllnton, at St. Andrew's Sandwlck. Miss Bella Baird was bridesmaid, and James Stockard supported the groom. After a honeymoon in Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. Baird will make their home ln Cumberland. isli Empire Exhibition, lo be held ai Wembley Park. London, April lo October 1924. It is announced, however, that ihe railways will have lb'.' usual low excursion fares in effect from points in Canada to Atlantic ports, but no reduced fares on trans- Atlantic steamships lines for this event. CHRISTMAS TEA DECEMBER 12. The Ladies Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church will hold a Christmas Tea in the Anglican Hall from 3 to 0 on Wednesday, December 12th. There will also be a stall o,' Chrbtmas novelties, and a Novelty Stall, a. v/hluh Christmas puddings aud mincemeat will be sold. Make a nolo of the j date. Wednesday, December 12th. CORPORATION OK TIIE CITY OF CUMBERLAND Notice is hereby given that the books of the Corporation of the City of Cumberland will be closed for audit as from the- 16th December Inst. Tradesmen and others having accounts against lhe city are requested to forward same to me not later than Hint date. ALBERT .1. MKUHV. City Clerk. Applications an- invited foi- I position i,t can aker of tho Isulnl! Hospital. Terms arc rree reolden and tin caretaker must undertake to j keep oto' room (Already furnlshsd) ready al all times for the convenience of a patient or patients suffering from contagious disease, and will also be required to render the necessary attendance to such patient or patient-', for whicli she will be paid. Preference will be given to a wld ow. or suitable married person without children, as the accommodation is inadequate for a family. Applications should be forwarded to me not biUer than the 10th December Inst ALBERT .1. MERRY, City Clerk WANTED WANTED—A PRINCIPAL«POR TWO- roomed school at Mlnto. Must have experience, Duties to begin with new term. Apply Win. Davies, Secretary. us FOR SALE JER8EY COW—FRESH WITH Kilt - ond calf; gentle and easy to mlllt; also young pigs and gibs. My pigs mature in half tho time unii cost less to feed thnn any other breed. My customers enn prove It, 11 Waddell, H. II. 1 . Dm ing on tiie address In the Legislature j should be given and thai assistance recently, made this stnlement: : the (Iovernment Is already rurnishllljf. About 2 per cent of the timber cm in Uritlsh Columbia Is exportetd in VICTORIA, Dec . 6.—Effectively liio log to the United States under silencing repeated rumors that Hie I permit from the Government. Ex-' government did not want an oduc.i- I port is only permitted when there ',s ; tlonul survey made, Hon. Dr. Macao market for a mine product. Lean, minister of education, lias stated Four per cent, of the cut is export-. that his department had no such oiled unmanufactured to the States from Jectlon. but be warned that it would old Crown granted holdings over ■ cost a lot of money and he doubted ii' which the Provincial Governmont has ' there was any real reason for such no Jurisdiction in regard to export. . an enquiry. The minister pointed ! to the great increase in the school Regarding financial assistance to population, the many new schools farmers, Hon. E. D. Barrow, minister I erected and teachers enployed, and of Agriculture, polntetd tttai to the ' the frequent compliments received on Legislature the other day that only; the present system, lie admitted $2:11,28(1 of the $1199.450 loaned In 1918 j that when reports got around that really went to aid the farmers in their : things could be improved upon, a efforts, the balance of $463,000 being! great many people began to think applied to retiring advances made by there was something wrong. This, loan companies. ' lie staled emphatically, was not the The Government of 1916 issued case, and while an educational sur- bonds of $1,0911,01111 to provide such ] vey might show where slight improve- !c:ins. Hie bonds realizing $847,nan. \\ ments could be made, thc children i i and of '.bat amount $699,450 was loan- British Columbia schools were gelling I'd to 332 applicants. ' I tbe best education of any In Cai.a la zs: I SCOTCH LASSIES FIND NEW HOMES AWAITING THEM IN CANADA SHOULD the 'hired girl" oi the "maid ot all work' ot times gone by take a look into the present day situation, the shock would be severe and possibly fatal Signs of the times show conditions to be improved in relatjon to the "domestic." When the above group of girls from the British Isles arrived ol Dorchester House, Montreal, after crossing to Quebec by the Canadian Pacific S.S. Montcalm, to take up domestic service in Canada, the street was literally lined with limousines and smart touring cars Aftei the formalities of Interviewing and the signing ot papers, the authorities of Dorchester House might easily say "Yes! we have no maids," as all ol the group of excellent Old Country lassies found immediate employment There were approximately fifty in the consignment and there were well over fifty waiting homes for them Ths Rev. John Chisholm who is seen in the illustration is a prominent factor in bringing to Canada an excellent type of domestic servant and he follows his work up by seeing that the individual girl is placed in a house congenial to her These girls are from all parts of the Old Country and are representative of all religious bodies, lt it invariably arranged thut gills are placed in homes of their own religious denominations. The Gift Shop 1 V SELECT THE GIFTS YOU 'WANT CROWDS COME TO BUY. HEFOiCK The earlier you buy Christmas gifts the better are your opportunities for selection. Goods are bought by us to sell; wa advertise them and we plan to sell them; we do not want to carry thorn over. We offer unusual gift ideas at unusually low prices. We know the crowds are going to flock here and take this stock. We warn you to select early and to buy early. You get best choice by early selection and you'll complete your Christmas shopping to better satisfaction. Lang's Drug Store THE REXALL-KODAK STORE "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" 15 I i'l'ov Wv a (£ "Vv* hit' ^b -1 t. (Ir^Lj inE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER '"Hal Library j.. With which Is consolidated Ihe Cumberland Kens. FORTY-SECOND YEAR—No. 60. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921! SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM "Chick" Reid Is Badly Wounded Hunting Deer Last Sunday, December 9, Charles Reid, 18-year-old son of Mr. Robert Reid of Cumberland, went hunting with Ed. Williams at the head of Comox Lake. Upon arriving there, the two separated .agreeing to meet again nrthe cabin at a certain time. "Chick" left Williams nnd soon after managed to shoot a deer. After pulling It on his back he set out for the ! meeting place, with his rifle which j wns loaded, in his hand. While on j the way he slipped over a small blub', | the jar discharging his gun and shooting "Chick" through the right side. The bullet pierced the lung and came out through his back. After running aud stumbling for a long time be managed to reach the cabin where be wrapped himself In a blanket and wus found by Williams two hours afterward. The latter immediately brought him down the lake in his open boat and thence to the local hospital. The latest reports from the doctors sny that "Chick" Is seriously wounded, but Is holding his own ,and as he Is a big, healthy boy. his chances are grently strenthened. REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY LAST FIRST CONCERT OF THE SEASON ONE OF MERIT FORTY-HOUR STORM IN COMOX VALLEY Forty days and forty nights ls a long time for a rain storm to continue bul if Ihe storm that held Comox Valley for forty hours had continued for another thirty-eight days Noah would have hod nothing on the people of this valley In the way of Inventive genius In regard to safety first appliances. Down on the dyke the farmers were in a bad way on Monday night and Tuesday morning. The water was so deep that in "some instances direct communication between the house and barn was maintained through the agency of boats and rafts. At Courtenay, basements across the river were flooded, ln some cases there being over three feet of water on the floor. On the town side of the river the water came up over the Government wharf and Inundated much of the property of the Mill Street between Union Street and the idle plant of the Courtenay Saw Mill. The ter rltory stretching from the new bridge to near Sandwlck resembled n huge loke and the Agrlcullurnl Hall loomed up like n lighthouse. The proprietors of the Courtenay Hotel began to worry Icb! conditions should become as bad as when, a few yenrs ago, after a bad storm one of the patrons of the bar room came up through the fields and Into thc building, making the journey in a canoe and tleing up to the bar. The water was over tho road on the Island Highways a short distance from the hotel but evidently there was not much cause for worry. Farther up the Lower Rood through the Sandwlck district the road was covered and the road used as a detour at the time of the construction of the new bridge, was- under water tn several places. Reports from tha south Indicate that the storm covered a wide area, for bridges all along the Island Highway have gone out and It wns only aftetr a great deal of hard work that the two small structures nl Union Bay were saved. It Is ten yenrs since this district has been vIb- Ited by such a storm as thnt of Sunday and Monday lust and fortunately nol much damage was done and there have been no cnsunltlos reported. These events are seldom without their amusing features. One ot the city's business men bud to be carried from his house to the road on the back of one of the stalwart young men of thc town. ir Sam's foot had slipped- ? I I Charlie Shannon thought Sunday s good day to go duck hunting. It was. He fell In the river nnd had to swim out, saving his gun nnd hanging on to a mallnrd he hnd just brought down. He says he likes to go hunting but does not like to he the duck. The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, with Mayor Parnham in the chair and all aldermen present, with the exception of Mr. J. J. Potter. The meeting was opened with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting* which were adopted as read. The City Clerk read then several communications. The first was from the Canadian Collieries enclosing a cheque for $500.00 toward the cost of Improvements to the Fire Hall The next was from the Public Wprks Engineer, advising the Council that the District Engineer has been Instructed! to pay an amount of $1,- 289.33 due to the City for monies expended In the maintalnauce and upkeep of Secondary Highways for the year 1922. The Children's Aid Society of Vancouver wrote thanking Ihe Council for assistance rendered. The next letter was from P. P. Harrison, Barrister and Solicitor advising that an assignment had been made to him of the house purchased by Robert Thomson under the Better Housing Scheie. This letter wns held over until next meeting. Wrigley Directories Ltd., wrote soliciting an advertisement for next year's directory . Mayor Parnham then called for Ihe reports of the various committees. Alderman Maxwell of the Finance Committee, reported a total bank balance of $4537.24. Alderman Ledingham of the Health Committee, reported eight new cases of measles since last meeting. Alderman Partridge for the Fire Wardens, reported thai the plumbing found defective in tbe Fire Hall has not been completed by the contractor as required by notice posted to him on the 27th of November. The Mayor and Alderman T. H. Mumford and F. Partridge sat as a Courf of Revision of voters' list for 1924. The meeting was then adjourned. CUMBERLAND CHORAL SOCIETY PERFORM TO LARGE AUDIENCE IN ILO-ILO THEATRE—GIDEON HICKS MAGNIFICENT. GENUINE EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE IN "WOMAN-PROOF' llreut Electrical Project I'sed fur Background in New Meighan Piclure The first concert given by the Cumberland Choral Society at the Ilo-llo Theatre on Thursday evening was one of exceptional musical merit. The large audience was charmed by the offerings of the Society and assisting Soloist, Mr. Gideon Hicks, the well- known Baritone. The choir, under the able leadership of Mr. C. W. Sillence, of Royston, was exceptionally good, and the conductor is to be congratulated on the excellence of his work in bringing the choir (under extreme difficulties) to such a high standing. There are so many of the male members of the society, working alternate shifts that it has been almost impossible to get the whole choir together at one single practice. Mrs. A. E. Jeffrey, at the Piano, was the choir's excellent accompanist. (iiileon Hicks Captivates Audience NO FOOTBALL GAME THIS WEEK-END OLD TIMER PASSED AWAY MONDAY LAST After an Illness lasting for several months, death claimed one of Cumberland's pioneer miners last Monday In the person of Mr. Ben. Evans. The late Mr. Evans was sixty-eight years old and has resided in Cumberland for a goodly number of those years where he was one of the best known miners in the city. The funeral, which was in Ihe hands of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Evans belonging to the Ladysmlth Lodge of that order, wns held from the undertaking parlors at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon to the Cumberhnd cemetery. Mr. Evans leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one daughtetr, .Mrs. Thomas 'Hannay, and one son. REGULAR MEETING OF ST. JOHN AMBULANCE The regular monthly meeting of the St. John Ambulance Association, Cumberland Centre, will be held on Monday, December 17, at 7 p.m., In the Aid Hall. A full attendance is desired. THANKS I wfsh openly to thank Mrs. Carey, violinist of Royston; Mr. Murdock, of the City Band nnd Mr. Walker, of Plump's Orchestra for the help given by them townrds organizing the school band. Quite a number of children are starting to study Instruments and all are welcome but 1 do not want any one to get the Impression thnt I am able to teoch any stringed Instruments. Thanking you, II. E. MURRAY. Miss R. Cunliffe Weds Native Son Pretty Wedding Solemnized ill Nnnnbno Couple In go South NANAIMO, Dec. 8.—A wedding of unusual interest was solemnized at high noon today, when Ruchael Adeline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cunliffe, Milton street, became the bride of Emset Noel Ray Case ,a native son. The bride was radiant In a gown of white Canton crepe, embroidered with string beads. She wore a picture hat of white trimmed with gold lace with flowing streamers and carried ophella roses and fern. Her bridesmaid. Miss M. II. Brown, of Victoria, wore a beautiful dress of mauve and silver with hat to match. The church was prettily decorated with cut flowers and*" ferns. Mr". Clarence Case of Portland, Ore., was best mon. A reception to relatives I and Immediate friends followed the | ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Milton street. Mr. and Mrs. Case were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. They left en this nfternoon's boat for Vancouver ,en route to Sound cities. They will take up their resldenrc on Nlcol street, Nanaimo. Mr. Gideon Hicks is an artist of more than local fame and the large audience that had the pleasure ot hearing him in his well arranged selections, fully appreciated his artistic rendering of lhc various numbers. He has a full rich quality voice and was equally at home in Handel's Bass aria Why do the Nations" as In the lighter encore such ns "I'll sing thee songs of Araby." The Mangnlflceut power and compass of his line voice found full expression in Verdi's masterpiece whicli Is probably the greatest baritone aria ever written ,"Eri Te Che Maeehlavl." ln this he carried his audience with him In wrapt attention and admiration of the quality and favor of1 the artists interpretation. Schubert's "Impatience" required no written description; one could visualize the Impatient lover from the passionate declamation and varying mood effectively sung. Haydn's famous aria from the "Creation"- "Rolling In foaming .billows," again brought out Mr. Hicks and gave fine scope showing the power and timbre of his voice which was always under perfect control whether In the broad sonorous power descriptive of the rolling billows or the lighter song picture of the purling brook. Mr. Gideon Hicks fully deserves tho front rank position he has attained in the musical world for his line voice and artistic singing which is coupled to a delightful personality. It Is only just to add n word In appreciation of his most accomplished accompanist, Mrs. Clifford Warn, the co-op- oratlon between singer and nccompan 1st In the many very difficult numbers wns one of the delights of the concert nnd we shall hope in the nenr future to have both singer nnd pianist again with us. Choral Numbers Please As a fine and appropriate setting for the individual gems of Gideon Hicks .the unison of the choir's o ferings sufficed; "Soug of Greeting," by Woole "Love Was Once A Little Boy," Nevin; "De Little Pickaninny's Gone To Sleep." Johnson; (This was the choir's best offering); "The Kilties' March," Murchlson;''A Night Wish," Stenn; "Hall To Our Native Land," Verdi; "Love Is A Harp Of A Thousand Strings,"—Berge; "The Long Day Closes," Sullivan; wore all rendered wllli praiseworthy regard for the composers' message. Mrs. Clifford Warn, of Victoria acted as accompanist for Gideon Hicks, this being her first visit to Cumberland. / At the conclusion of the program Mr. Gideon Hicks wns tendered a grent ovation, being called to the platform several times. The decoration and arrangement of the stage was in the capable hands of Mesdames Robinson, Finch and Mumford. v On account of the terrible condition of tbe roads, caused by the recent storms, Nortfleld will be unable to visit Cumberland on Sunday and consequently the Up-Island League soccer! game between these two teams has been called off. VANCOUVER LIQUOR SALES IN MILLIONS Revenue in Cli}1 for Seven Months Is Over li&ZwJim--Other Places Of Interest Revenue from Vancouver government liquor stores for the seven months from April 1 to November 1 of this 'year amounted to $2,276,62$. Picking from the Hat we And thnt for the some period towns on Vancouver Island report as follows: — Courtenay, $70,922.60; Cumberland. $62,775.62; Ladysmith. $7*1,263.40; Nanaimo, $226,233.10; Parksville, $21,- 212,50; Port Alberni, $58,616.90; Campbell River, $53,725.50; Duncan. $74,911.45; Esquimau, $13,058.95. FINAL ON COAST NOT UNLIKELY O.I'a. Will he Asked to Uuvc Soccer Classic Ployed In West—Alberta Finalists to Coma Anyway When Thomas Meighnn's latest George Ade Paramount picture story, "Woman-Proof,'' is flashed on lhe screen of tiie Ilo-llo Theatre Friday aud Saturday, the spectators will see a genuine explosion' of nearly seven thousand cases of dynamite whicli wus used in the blasting or a thirteen- mile tunnel at Huntington Lake, Cnl., where work on the biggest hydroelectric project in the world, Involving the expenditure of $27,000,000, was In progress at the time the picture was filmed. This tunnel passes through a mountain, making the waters of Huntington Lake available for electric power, it Is said to be the longest tunnel of its kind ln the world. The project was undertaken by the Edison company to develop electric power lor Los Angeles. This location Is 340 miles northwest of Hollywood, in the Sierra Mountains, and was chosen after a prolonged search for a spot where the most spectacular scene of tliis kind could be filmed. Mr. Meighan plays the role of a civil engineer who is supervising tliis huge, industrial scheme. In the picture, the tunnel is supposed to cave In, entombing scores of workmen. The rescue of these men forms some of the most thrilling scene in the picture. Tlle picture was directed ay Alfred E. Green. The following are the supporting players: Llla Lea, leading woman; Robert Agnew, Charles A. Sellon, Vera Reynolds, Bill Guilder aud Mike Dunlin. The pillow cases raffled by the Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees were won by Mrs. Walter Whyte of Campbell River, MAE MURRAY'S NEXT IS "JAZZMANIA" Her tfoxt .Metro Picture nn Elaborate And Novel Photoplay SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS TEA AT HOLY TRINITY Officials of the B.C.F.A., will deavor to have the Connaught cup elimination series begin not later than March. Efforts will also be directed to have as many clubs as possible enter the competition. Last year I.L.A., was the only mainland eleven to enter and the competition was confined largely to the upper Island, Nanaimo City finally emerging with the Dominion title. These two matters will be thc chief Items for discussion and action at the monthly meeting of the B.C. soccer body in Nanaimo on Saturday night. Finals M») lie Here It is also hoped lo have the Dominion finals played In Vancouver this year. Thc D.F.A., have hern looking toward thc west for aiime time and the fact that the president nnd secretary are now located In Winnipeg nnd are estimable gentlemen, Induces provincial officials lo feel tluit their claims will be given the consideration It deserves at Inst. In any event, Alberta winners are due to come west this year and Ibis. in ItBelf, Increases Interest. It Is understood thnt SI. Andrews. I.L.A., and possibly one or two oilier local teams are Bhaping to enter the Connaught cup competition In the spring and it Is not regarded as impossible thnt a Vancouver eleven may win thc provincial series, although such strong clubs as Ladysmlth, Nanaimo and Cumberland must be reckoned with. The Christmas Tea and Sale of Plum Puddings and Mincemeat, held under the auspices ot the' Ladles' Auxiliary on Wednesday ofternoon last wns most successful. A good sum was realized which will be devoted to buying Hymn and Prayer Books for Ihe church and presents for the kiddies' ChrlBtmns Tree. Mae .Murray has succumbed to the popular vogue of costume photoplays, and In ber latest, "Jazzmanla," presented by Robert 2. Leonard, lhe charming Metro star adds another to the rapidly increasing number of spectacular costume plays. "Jaz/.- manln" Is announced for presentation on Monday and Tuesday at the Ilo-llo Theatre. The successor In popular favor to the star's "Broadway Rose" Is, from advance reports, totally different from anything she has hitherto attempted!. As a matter of fact, it Is a combination of the star's most appealing bits; for In it site dances as splendidly as •ver, wears gowns ns brilliant and awe-inspiring as is her custom, aud has lavish and luxurious settings for thc background of the action. "Jazzmanla" is a novel combination of the real and the make bellve. The story concerns Queen Ninon, a ruler In a Balkan kingdom, who escapes tn America to avoid a revolution in h j country, caused by ber enemies, ' ' delightful Queen Is an enl1 'about jazz; and lu her apart \\ New York she performs foi I chosen circle. However, learns of the desperate pi women nud children In I sfie returns in time to d conspiracy against Its t again she is restored to and her kingdom bci public of Jazzmanla, tuneful accent on the The role of Quer Miss Murray her l» a long time to dlsp . versatility. She llghtful comedienne I and an emotional : of Ibese she Is full; I than complete justlc League Leaders Again Defeat Nanaimo City Cumberland strengthened its position at lhc bead of the Upper island League last Sunday by defeating Nanaimo City. The weather was somewhat cold, but tlio spectators, of whom there wero some 2500, one of 'the greatest crowds ever seen at a soccer game in Nanaimo, were kept warm by the excitement thai reigned all phrougb the game. Nanaimo won the toss and decided to play with the wind to their back. Graham kicked off and .Monohan plnced to Bannerman who sent fu a line cross whicli Plump missed. Cumberland continued to press and kept Bell and Dickinson going for several minutes during which Graham .an,I Deluce sent in some hot ones but could not manage to convert. Husband, for Nanaimo. then got away on (be left and centred beautifully. Stewart fumbled hut Watson, who got- the ball at 10 yards out, kicked wild past the post, spoiling a wonderful opportunity to open the scoring., A few minutes later Graham made a solo run but ended by shooting thc hall into Hughes' hands. Cumberland forced a corner whicli Dnnnor- mnn put past and a few minutes after Hitchens shot wild from a free kick ' just outside the penalty area. Bannerman and Plump then got going and sent tbe ball across the mouth of thc goal. Graham tried a soft shot which Deluce finished by tipping past Hughes for Cumberland's Ilrst counter. . Play changed to the other end but half time came with the visitors one up. Nanaimo started out very fast in the second half and Blair had to Btap lively to save a header from Watson. i Immediately after, Conti fouled thc ' latter just outside tbe dreaded area i but Stobbart kicked past from a mix- up iu front of the goal. At this stage of the game Nanaimo were getting their own buck and It seemed as if tliey would score. However Conti I cleared and his forwards again got j away and Hughes was called upon \\ to save hot ones from both Turner 1 and Deluce. The game wns then ] stopped for a few minutes as Cuni- I berland's linesman and some of tbe i spectators began to fight and encroached on the field. This how- ' ever was soon stopped and tbe game ; continued. | Three minutes before the final ' whistle. Bell gave a corner which Deluce plnced well. Turner .who was standing unmolested, headed the ball past Hughes and put Cumberland two up. After centering the ball. Referee Rogers blew the whistle for full I time. On the day's play, a draw would havo been a favorable dec1 Nanaimo played just as - berland but had he being aide to shoe a good game fo Graham an ' winner Th OMISSION on Do your Christmas shopping early. Only 8 more shopping days. The name of Jessie Grant, who so t ably filled tho part of Dendyke, the; witch, wns acoldently omlted from tbe program of performers of the "White Cat" operetta. Without the witch there would have been no "While Cat". Jessie filled an Important and ' arduous pnrt In a very cnpnhle | manner. LECTURE POS Owing to counter nttt. enough people turned out A. F. B. Clarke lecture Italy III lhe Lecture Hall T night to warrant blm deliver, talk. Consequently il had postponed till some future date 11 is hoped there will be nu other tractions. ' Do your Christians shopping enr1 Only 8 more shopping days. PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1923. News of Courtenay and Surrounding District RECORDS EDISON DISC FROM 75 CTS. HALF PRICE NEW PROCESS, COLUMBIA 25 CTS. EACH FEIST NO. 6 DANCE FOLIO fiO CTS. EACH LATEST POPULAR MUSIC 35 CTS. 3 FOR $1.00 Courtenay Music Store (The Real Music Store) MASONIC BLOCK W. EMERIC Opposite the Presbyterian Church Phone 177. Courtenay may call new district Mckenzie Messrs. Alexander McPhee and Alexander Cleland are at Victoria consulting the Government and offering suggestions for the division of this district in the new redistribution bill now before the Legislature. The question was up at the Board of Trade meeting on Tuesday night and has received the sanction of that body as follows:—The southern boundary to remain as at present. Comox District taking in only Denman and Hornby Islands, the line following the tralght up the coast from there to the Fiftieth Parallel leaving all the other Islands in the new District. This division of the present large constituency would make Campbell River a centre and would throw the con stituency into close touch with Vancouver, the natural business centre having direct communication by boat with all points on the east coast and north const. Port Alice would be put into Alberni . People of all shades of political opinion favor this division as being the most equitable and satisfactory way to divide the constituency. The new district, it is proposed, to call McKenzie. HARD PROBLEM FOR COURTENAINS The question uppermost in lhe ratepayers' minds at the present time Is "Who Is going to he nest year's mayor?" and "Who are to he Ihe members of the Council?" This has always been a hard problem for Cour- tenalans to solve and In some years has not been solved without a great deal of coaxing for the position In either case is looked upon as one that should receive a lot of time from those who aspire to public olllce. There have been years when lt was hard to secure a full Council but that should not he the case in the present Instance. It is the opinion in the minds of many ratepayers that the big problems that confronted the city havo all been satisfactorily settled and that what Is needed now Is the guidance of a business council that will prac. lice the strictest economy ln the management of the various departments. This, students of economy say, does not mean Ihe paring of salaries, but rather putting to the proper use the taxpayers' money and revenue from Ihe public utilities. it is evident from what has been heard on the il!llllll!l Spend Your Money at Home === li?I@fiiU@MeMiJ!^^ 10 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS = H3ISJSHEJEKEI Visit our store before sending elsewhere for your Christmas Gifts. You are invited to come and inspect our stock of the following:— Fancy Hosiery for Ladies and Men; Handkerchiefs, Ties, Suspenders, Garter Sets and Armbands in fancy Christmas boxes. Men's Silk and Woollen Mufflers, Silk Shirts. Silk and Ceylon Flannel Pyjamas. House Slippers for every member of the family. Ladies' Oxfords and Evening Slippers, in the Carmen make. Men's Shoes, in the Slater and Leckie make. Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Sweaters, Hats, Caps. McLEOD'S STORE COURTENAY, B.C. SPEAKING OF Christmas Gifts Why not give something that will permanently improve the home? Here are a Tew suggestions— "Gold Seal" Congoleum Rugs "A HEAL XMAS PRESENT" The patterns represent the highest experience of the rug designers' art. They are made in patterns suitable for every room in the house, arc waterproof, and color-fast, A few easy strokes with a damp mop will remove dirt and bring the colorful patterns out like new. Economical, durable, sanitary. Call in and choose a suitable size nud pattern. 3-ply Fir Veneer "A SWELL GIFT" Get enough just to panel the front room with this wonderful grained material, stained with tho famous Johnson's Wood Dyes, and varnished, all spick and span for Xmas. We havo the materials for a complete job. Call In and get a sample. "Murray-Made" Wall Board "A WARM HEARTED GIFT" Buy a few hundred feet of this and finish off those rooms that have wailed so patiently for that finishing touch that makes home more homey. We invite you to call In and get n sample of this material. Eave Trough or Gutter "A TIMELY PRESENT" What better Christmas present to the building than enough eave trough to carry away the rain water that has been dripping from tho eaves, undermining nnd rotting the foundations, causing premature decay; and. believe us, we know how damaging the results. So, measure np and phone us how much you require. The above suggestions, if acted upon, will not only give added pleasure In the home, but will give pleasure to the carpenter who does the work and joy to the firm that sells the slulT. That's rhrlstmas. For Anything in the Building Line SEE EDWARDS & ORR BUILDERS' SUPPLIES & WOODWORKING SHOP Dealers In Hough anil Kiln-Dried Lumber Express Delivery Charges Phone Reasonable ONE-SEVEN UNION BAY ROAD Opposite Corfield Motors m Under New Management Hotel Douglas When In Victoria, why not make this hotel your home? It ls In every way a strictly modern fireproof building and you will like the service. BATES * Outside rooms with private bath —per day $2.00— —per week $10.00— Nice airy rooms without bath from —per day $1.00— —per week $4.00— Free Bus meets all boats and trains PHONE 6000 :-.!. II. KILLIOK, Proprietor-: street that the present alderman who favors further extension of the electric light line will only waste his time In offering himself for election. The same applies to the newcomer for a place on the board. One argument against extension of.the lighting system is that the city needs money for street work before any more expense Is incurred In the extension of the light line . Several names have been mentioned tor the office of Mayor, two ot the present council having been spoken ot—whether they know It or not does not matter—tor the Mayoralty chair. They are Alderman Embleton, who has been a member of the police commission also and who has given a lot of time to the Interests of the city during his terms of office. Alderman Kerton's name has also been mentioned. He has been a member of city councils for several years. He also has given a lot of time to the welfare of the city. Of the ratepayers non-members of the city coiri- cll, Mr. Frederick Field has been mentioned—this also is a secret being Imparted to him—some of his friends believing that if he would say the word there would be no opposition. Mr. E. L. Macdonald has been asked to offer himself but as he Is a modest young man he has not yet said yes. It is unlikely that Mayor Slmms wlll offer himself for re-election as he has held the office for three terms and would not object to taking a rest. Alderman Hagarty has not made up his mind yet and Alderman Booth, who headed the poll last year has positively made up his mind to retire. He has done his bit for the city and cannot afford to give the time necessary In 1924. Alderman Bramley Is at ♦■ present out of town, lt is not likely that the members ot the Courtenay Volunter Fire Department will allow Alderman Fielder to retire. There Is nothing surer than thnt the men who act as Mayor and Aldermen for the coming year will have to promise strict economy and carry out that promise. DELIGHTFUL WHIST DRIVE Last Wednesday night the Native Sons of Canada held one of their delightful whist drives, fourteen table-; being In the play and the winners being as follows: Ladles' first prize, Mrs. William Booth; second, Mrs. Leonard Roberts; consolation, Mrs. Boomer. Gentlemen's first prize, Mr. F. McPherson; second, Mr. Thomas Woods; consolation, Mr. W. M. Moore. After cards, refreshments were served nnd the guests of tbe Sous Indulged In a jolly dance for an hour and a half, music being provided under the direction of Mr. Lea. Moody. DEAFNESS CAN BE CURED i> THE SUPREME COURT OF IIK1TISH COLUMBIA (In Divorce und Matrimonial Causes), BETWEEN: SARAH MARJORY RIDEOUT Petitioner, —auditor LeMESSUIUER RIDEOUT, Respondant, TAKE NOTICE that a citation, bearing date the fourth day of December, 1923, has Issued from the Supreme Court ot British Columbia (Victorlu Registry) citing you to appear and answer the petition of Sarah Marjory Rideout praying for a dissolution of marriage. IN DEFAULT of your so appearing you will not be allowed to address the Court, and the Court will proceed to hear the said petition proved and pro- ! nounce sentence In respect thereto. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that for the purpose aforesaid, you ire i within twenty-one days from the pub- : licatlon of this notice to attend ln person or by your solicitors at the Victoria Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and thereto enter an appearance ln this cause. BASS & BULLOCK-WEBSTER, Law Chambers, Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia, Petitioner's Solicitors. DATED the 4th day of December, 1923 OSWALD BARTON, Deputy District Registrar. TO: Roy LeMessurler Rideout. DEAFNESS, NOISES IN THE HEAD, AND NASAL CATARBH. Tbe new Continental remedy called "LARMALENE" (Regd.J ls a simple harmless home-treatment which absolutely cores deafness, nols- es In the head, etc No Expensive Appliances Needed for this new Ointment, Instantly operates npon the affected parts with complete and permanent success. Scores of Wonderful Cures Reported. RELIABLE TESTIMONY Mrs. K. Wilkinson, of Slad Boad, Stroud, writes I—"Please could 1 trouble yon to send me another box of the Ointment. It Is not for myself, but for a friend of mine who Is as bad us I was, and cannot get any rest for tbe noises In tbe head, I feel a new woman, and can go to bed now and get a good nighfs rest which I had not been able to do for many months. It Is a wonderful remedy and am most delighted to reeommende It." Mrs. E. Crowe, of Whltehorse Boad, Croydon, writes:—"I am pleased to tell you tbat tbe small tin of ointment yon sent to me at Ventnur, has proved a complete success, my hearing Is now quite normal, nnd the horrible head noises bare ceased. The action of this new remedy must be very remarkable,' for 1 hare been troubled with these complaints for nearly ten years, and have had some of the very best medical advice together with other expensive ear Instruments all to no purpose. I need hardly say how very grateful 1 am, for my life has undergone an entire change," Try one box to-day, which can be forwarded to any address on receipt of money order for #1.00, There Is Nothing Better at any Price, Address orders to: — "LABMALENE" CO. (H. Thomas) "Wboolands" Bean Hartford, Kent, England. ti ly SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 192S. IHE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE THREE ( f COMOX JAM Ask your grocer for COMOX JAM it is made from pure f rash fruit and B.C. Cane Sugar, nothing added by way of filler or preservative. STRAWBERRY — LOGANBERRY — RASPBERRY and a limited am or.r.t of ITALIAN PRUNE — GREENGAGE and PLUM. COMOX POTATOES "Look for the Tag on the Bag" Your are entitled to a graded potato, If it's a Comox Creamery Sack with the tag it is graded and better value. Demand no other. «3E E3 | WITHOUT MEDICAL EXAMINATION 1 The Dominion Life Assurance 1'::! Company will issue policies up to $2,000 without any medical examination. Tho following is one of the many letters received by the Company at its Head Office in Water-. | loo, Ontario. Dear Sirs;— Thank you very much for cheque for $2729.15, which 1 received this morning in settlement of my $20HO.OO, 15- yoar Endowment policy. Have always heard through oilier policyholders that your company was one of the very best and so ll has proved with my policy as you have iiald me at least $200.no more profits than I expected. Again thanking you. I remain Yours sincerely, (Signed) J. E. Hovey. BRANCH OFFICES FOR VANCOUVER ISLAND 40G-7 Pemherton Bldg., Victoria, B.C. 'TIS EITHER RIGHT OR IT IS WRONG! It must be either one or the olher. ALL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS aro governed by the National Electrical Code of Fire Underwriters and Supplementary Regulations of tho State or Province in which the work is done. These are plain and explicit and if a job is in accordance with them no one can find any fault with it—That fact Cannot be gainsaid. We periodically request Provincial Inspection of our Work and of all inspections made there have been * NO CONDEMNATIONS That is the record of which we are justly proud and do not think it can be beaten. OUR MOTTO PERMANENCE and QUALITY Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Are You Laying Your Car Up For the Winter? Then you will want to be •ure that your battery it properly taken care of. It is likely to be seriously injured or ruined if not kept charged and also protected from freezing. Our winter storage service insures your battery at a trifling cost, and relieves you of the trouble of looking after it. SPARKS CO. Courtenay—Phone S!) Willard of Canada Enormous Increase In B.C. Dairy And Agricultural Products For another year the opposition members of the public accounts committee hnve been unable to mid anything wrong with the fhmnciul dealings of the government. A certain . amount of. noise was heard over al-: leged wrong Hpendlng but when vouchers and accounts were freely placed before the committee, every- thing was found In order. Premier! Oliver draws attention to the fact that never since the government came into power, seven years ago, has the public accounts committee brought a resolution before the Legislature showing that one dollar bad beeu I wrongfully expended. This, said tho I government leader, was at least a feather in the cap of the administration. Enormous increases in British Columbia's agricultural and dairy production over tbe last five years re i shown in information furnished the House by.Hon. E. D. Barrow, minis- | ter of agriculture. Fruit production j increased 137 per cent., the increarie in value being from $1,806,489 lu 11916, to ?3.7G4,000 last year. Dairy j production increased in that period by 134 per cent, poultry production. 1114 per cent, and potato production l-i 58 per cent. | The value of egg production in- creased from $1,585,00 to $2,002,000. Increases are shown of similar proportions in nearly every class of products a fitting refutation said the minister of the statements that the department of agriculture is not alive to the needs of the farmers. Burde's resolution asking Ottawa tu carefully consider the advisability of refusing the franchise to Hindus. Hon. William Sloan minister of mines wus the only speaker to the resolution. He warned against the inroads of the Oriental and said that If British Columbia was to remain a white man's country the Oriental must be effectively curbed; he was already too well ent renciicd in this province. JOS. DAMONTE GENERAL DELIVERY 11 Delivered tu All I'urU of District. <'"iil, Wood mill (ioods of Any Kind ASHES REMOVED MODERATE CHARGES Unanimous cndor»atlon has been given by the Legislature to Major Determined to reduce taxation wherever possible Hon. John Hart, minister of finance, has announced that tiie lax an farm property will be out In half and Hie personal property tax will also he split lu two. The mlniater's budget shows that approximately $19,286,418 wlll be spent In the next fiscal year, while tbe estimated revenue is $18,869,000, Were It not, for the millions necessary to carry fhe P.G.E. burden annually, a handsome surplus could be shown. ISLAND REFEREE STRUCK OFF THE OFFICIAL LIST Cumberland and Ladysmith wlll meet in the seinl-fiual for the Brackman-Ker cup, emblematic of the soccer championship of the Upper Island. Northfleld and Davenports, the two clubs that received byes' in the lirst round, will meet in the other semi- littal. The draw was made at a meeting of the Upper Island Football association laBt Friday night. Venues, referees and date will be announced later. James Knight of Nanaimo City and John Campbell of Ladysmlth, were suspended for 21 and 14 dayB respectively for misconduct In Nannimo- Ludysmitb game November 18, George Wright ot G.W.V.A. was suspended for seven days for threatening Iteferee llnlllday in G.W.V.A. Cumberland game November 17. The trouble between the referee and thc board has been amicably settled. M, Armstrong, secretary of referees' committee, was struck off thc list of referees for ungentlemauly conduct ut the meeting. A surplus of $1,609,202 of revenue over expenditure for the six months ending September 30. 1923, ls shown hy Ihe report of the Comtroller-Gen- eral .recently tabled in the Legislature by Hon John Hart, Minister of Finance. Tiie revenue during tiie six monlhs was $10,255,986 while expenditures were $S.6-I0.724. The liscal year ends March 31, 1924, and tiie estimated revenue for the year was $18,769,000, so that considerably more than half lias been collected. Tlle estimated expenditure for tbe year wns $20,097,000. while actua.1 expenditures for tbe six months were half the estimate total, Mr. Hart I states. VICTORIA IMPORTS COAL FROM WALES A great deal has been said about shipping coal to Newcastle but shipping coal to Victoria is a novelty In the Import business here. Nevertheless coal has been brought here all the way from the Old Country, while right in Victorias back yard there is an inexhaustible supply of coal for disposal. The steanierllamhleton Range, a stcll steamship of 4,779 gross tons, docked at the Outer Wharf Saturday morning quite unexpectedly, and reported 400 tons of steam coal, loaded on at Cardiff, for discharge here. She docked at Pier I, and was Immediately placed in the hands of King Brothers .who will nlso see to the loading of the vessel here. TELEPHONE m rq tele .EPHONE Theed Pearse BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Union Bay Road FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, FRAMES, INTERIOR TRIM AND (iENERAL FACTORY WORK Write For Prices to THE MOORE-WHITTINGTON LUMBER CO., LTD. Office 262(1 Bridge Street, Victoria, II.C. The New Ford Coupe An entirely new body design of remarkable beauty as well as practical utility, is the distinguishing feature of the new Ford Coupe. The body lines follow in one graceful sweep from the new high radiator to the "Turtle-back" curve of the rear deck, which has been enlarged to conveniendy accommodate bulky grips and packages. Upholstering is luxuriously deep both in the seat and back, the covering being of rich brown broadcloth with mahogany stripe. A recess shelf is provided behind the seat, for parcels. Interior fittings include revolving window regulators and door locks and handles finished in nickel. The large rear window is fitted with (ilk poplin shade in dull silvered mountings. The windshield is surmounted by a broad sun-visor, which protects the eyes from glare. As a handsome and practical all-weather car for town or country, the new Ford Coupe cannot be surpassed. New Ford Prices Coupe, $665 Fordor Sedan, $895 Entitle Starttna and Lithane Eauitmenl Standard on Irate models. Touring Car, $445 Runabout, $405 Truck, $495 EUctrlc Stalling and Lighting Haulprmnt $85.00 alta. All prices f, o. b. Ford, Ontario. Government Taxes extra. All Ford models may be obtained through the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan ■ CARS•TRUCKS - TRACTORS • Corfield Motors, Limited Courtenay, B.C. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Or CANADA, LIMITED, FORO. ONTARIO Private Greeting Christmas Cards Order Early at The Islander Office PAGE FOUR iHE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 102:!. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday uiornlug at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W BICKLE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1923. •GET IT EARLY Ring out the bells I'or Christmas! How fast the years fly by after we have passed the meridian of life! it seems but a few Bhort months silue we got down the box of tinsel and glittering baubles to deck the Chrl.t- nias tree, and here we are nt It agai l. So rolls old Time around; bringing each year a whiter frost and brighter gleams of silver to glint the brown In your hair. May he bring peaceful old age and a love-locked home to every one of our real, earnest, human Uvea bristling with human faults, marred by human mistakes, Bcarred and seamed and rifted witli human troubles, until we all are crowned with that compassion which only perfection can bring upon imperfect ion. "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Aye, let us have peace. The real, BWeet peace tliat the Master intended should reign among brothers, neighbors ami friends, Think of tiie many Christmas days that have been rolled into the ever-lengthening pasl since the Star of Bethlehem shone in thc East. Think of the millions of babes that have been born, since Jesus said "Suffer little children to come upto Me"; think of tbe ripened grain Ihat lias been moved by tliat noiseless scythe tliat never turns its edge, think of the mighty armies tliat have gone down In defeat, and listen to the dull tread of the tired and wenry feet that still ring upon the crust of this tear-soaked earth. Why should one thought of bitterness toward your fellow-man rankle in your poor little throbbing heart? Who are you, In all the uncountable throng of the unnumbered souls that have peopled tliis reeling planet, that you should boll a grudge or harbor a thought of malice? Open your heart to the gleam of the Christinas candles, breathe deep of the fragrance of lhe fir tree, revel in thc innocent dreams of your childhood once more and get the Christmas spirit early. quately describe the happy self-sacri- uce this man went through. We also know a young man eighteen years old, wno supports a widowed mother aim two schoolboy brothers, on a salary ot >}12 a weeK. That young man ha; never seen the inside of a theatre, ne lias never spent live cents needlessly. And his employer is taking advantage of liis condition, frankly admitting he could nut get u man to uo Ills work for less than $2U a week, ne retuses to raise his salary, because, in tiie parlance of the street, he "lias aim where lie wants him." 'Hie lirst heroism is seldom found on tbe battlefield where demons perform in frenzied excitement deeds they would blanch from when in a normal situation, but rather close about us. in the silent places of our seething cities, are tho real heroes. Tho deodo they do are covered by the privacy ol their lives, and nobody ever knows. We learn of tlle heathen of old, tlmt tearing ihey lmd omitted proper glorification to some deity whose precise name had escaped them, eroded a conciliatory monument, "To the Unknown God.' Here is u suggestion for a tablet, which, to be perfectly In harmony with the Idea, should be sunk in some obscure country churchyard. TO TIIE UNKNOWN Who lived, worked, died HEROES And never knew it. THE REAL FELLOW PLAIN, EVERYDAY HEROES ' Sny, do you know the kind of fellow I who is just to the world's mind? The kind the world can't lose? The kind ! tliat folks enthuse over and take off their hats to? Why, it's the man. who-does. He's the fellow! Not the fellow whose grandpa got there; not ; the fellow who would if he could; not the gentleman who is going to some ' day; but the man-who-does, now, today. No sitting around waiting, about I him, no expecting something to hap- j pen; no looking for something to turn up, No sir! lie calls the turn and turns 'em; he takes off his coat and ("doesn't care if he starts a little sweat; i he doesn't need a big, brass-buttoned cop to tell him to move on; he keeps the procession humping to keep up with him; he is hustle from his feet up and from bis head down; he is not only in the push, but he is thc push— the tiling. And say, the way he We iiear a great deal about Carnegie heroes Very well! They have their reward. But how about (lie Insignificant fellow who toils oil a pittance supporting perhaps, a large family, denying himself luxuries, that j others may he comfortable; hoping I and struggling from day to day and from year to year, until at last he dies and is put awuy to feed the roses? Where is liis reward? We know a man who kept from want his wife and tiire children during the panic of 1S93 on $1.10 a day. The tongue of man could not ade- Union Tailor U. WATANABE. Ladies' and Gents' Fashionable Tailor Cleaning and Pressing P.O. Box 43 - Cumberland XMAS GOODS We are now showing a full range of XMAS GIFTS FOR THE CHILDREN Dolls, up from 50c. Ma. Ma, Dolls, ull sizes, each from $2.50 t0 $8.95 Games of all kinds, Mechanical Toys, Tinker Toys, Oiii.ia Boards, Erector Sets, Flash Pistols, Shoo Fly Rockers and Rocking Horses. LADIES' WAISTS In a great variety of styles and colorings, ranging from $3.95 each to $7.95 Ladies' Hosiery, in Wool and Silk. A large range to select from. Ladies' Dresses, in Sports, Flannels and Home Spuns. Ladies' Fancy Aprons, Sweaters and Sweatercoat's Fancy Christmas Handkerchief's, in Gift Boxes, and separate. Hand embroidered and very beautiful. Gents. Fancy Gift Sets—Suspenders, Garters, Belts, Ties and Gloves, Shirts and Collars. An entirely new line and all the latest. House Slippers—The very newest style, with strap, in Pink and Blue. Very suitable for gifts. These are a few suggestions from our varied linos which we will be pleased to have have you examine. A. McKinnon Cumberland, B.C. makes things come and business hum is a caution; the way the world takes that fellow up and is good to him makes your heart glad; he's all right, he Ib; he greases the wheels of progress and keeps the world spinning 'round. NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Esary Tim- ber Company Limited intend to apply to the Registrar of Joint "Stock Com-j panies, Victoria, B.C., to change its name to Thomsen & Clark Timber Company Limited. Dated at Vancouver. B.C., this ttli dny of December, A.D. 1923. LAURA L. McGIIEE. Assistant-Secretary. Pi^jpMiiraBHSfi'jsiBiBiaaiaBifflfiEiartiiaii Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland STEAMSHIP TICKET AGENCY TICKETS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AGENT FOR ALL STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Drop In and let us talk It over. E. W. BICKLE Agent, Cumberland. II.C. Canadian National Railways NEW LAMP BURNS 94% AIR Beats Electric or Cbis A new oil lamp that gives an amazingly brilliant, soft white light, even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by the U. S. Government and 35 leading universities and found to be superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor, smoke or uolse —no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe. Bums 94% air and 6% common kerosene (coal oil.) The Inventor, J. B. Johnson, 579 Mc- Dermot Ave., Winnipeg, Is offering lo send a lamp on 111 days' FREE trial, or even to give one FREE to the first user in eacii locality who will help him Introduce lt. Write him to-day for particulars. Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency, and without experience or money make $260 to ?500 per month. —39-47.-1923. Elliott Totty M.R.A.I.C., B.A. ARCHITECT 601) B.C. Permanent Loan Bldg. PHONE 28111 VICTOBIA, IU, pLWHERRY •«« U* Prtoe Itet ot A SALE IN EVERY HOME Burn's Guaranteed Broad Knife, Cuts warm bread or cold bread-en's ' it without leaving a crumb. Just let people try the knife. They will buy.' We guarantee the sale and a good profit. Write now. Don't delay. Some one is going to sell this knife In your community. The My-Tool I Manufacturing Company,' 45 Jarvis St., Toronto. Ont. 3jg[gjgl@jD)j@ieiSjgjgJgJSj2Eia^JSf3JSM3MSiSi0I CUMBERLAND HOTEL! i WM.MERRIF1EMJ, Pfofnietor GOOD ACCOMMODATION ! EXCELLENT CUISINE x$mm GIFT SUGGESTIONS AT CAMPBELLS DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT Handkerchiefs, in fancy boxes; Plain Linen and Fancy Embroidered Handkerchiefs; Camisoles; Boudoir Caps; Silk Nightgown.",; Silk and Crepe Step-ins; Envelope Chemise; Silk Underskirts; Silk and Crepe Blouses; Fancy Sweaters; Ladies' Leather and Beaded Bags; Fancy Towels; Ladies', Misses' and Children's Kimonas; Bathrobes and Boudoir Slippers. IHE BALANCE OF OUR LADIES' TRIMMED AND READY-TO-WEAR HATS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES TO CLEAR. EliSjSliiiliirdiiy^^ GENTS. DEPARTMENT Fancy Suspenders; Armbands and Garters, in fancy boxes and combination sets; Fancy Christmas Neckwear and Mufflers; Shaving Sets; Military Brushes; Safety Razors; Fancy Sweaters and Knitted Vests; Smoking Jackets; Dressing Gowns; House Slippers; Club Bags and Suit Cases. , afflSJEKHMiiB^ 3IaISISElaMEISEJalii, GROCERY DEPARTMENT--XMAS SPECIALTIES Cherries, Marachino style ive. Preserved Ginger, bulk, per lb 4.">e. Preserved Ginger, In Syrup, Jars 4">o. Cal. Layer Figs, per lb 3,,c. Syrmna Layer Figs, per lb .., We. Symrna Layer Figs, iu glove boxes !t(lt'. New Season's Bulk Dates, 2 lbs 2,1c. New Season's Dromedary Dates, 2 pkgs. for Sue. A. D, Cluster Raisins, cartons illle. Spanish Cluster Raisins, cartons Oct, Queen Olives, lie. and 4fle. Stuffed Olives, 30c. und 50e. Ripe Olives, Tins Sllr. Helnze Sweet Ghirkins. Bts - 6.">e. C. & B. Chutney | Sfle. C. & B. Bloater, Shrimp and Anchovie Paste Slle. French Anchovies, in oil 60c. Coxes and Knoxes Gelatine, Pkts. 20c. und .... 25c. Jelly Powders, assorted flavors, Pkts 10c. Mince Meat In Tina, 2s §0c, 4s $1.(10 Mince Meat, Wetheys, in Pkts, 2 for 15c. Mixed Peel, in 1-lb. cartons '..... 50c. Orange nnd Lemon Peel, per lb We. Sultana Raisins, Pkgs, 2 for 85c, Seeded Raisins, Pkgs, 2 for 25c. Currants, New Seasons, Cleaned, Pkgs, 2 for 45c. Bulk Cocoanut, per 111 25c. Popping Corn, Pkgs Me. Jelly, in 1-lb Jars—Black Currant, Red Currant, Bramble and Crabapple, per jar .... 40c. Baker's Eating and Cooking Chocolate 25c. ... 80c, Xmas Bon Bona nnd Stockings; Xmas Puddings; Xmas Candles; Shelled Almonds; Shelled Walnuts; Ground Almonds; Almond Paste; Glace Cherries; Crj'Btalized Cherries and Assorted Fruits; Chestnuts; Walnuts; Filberts, Etc. Cranberries; Jap Oranges; New Naval Oranges; Pears; Apples; Grapes; Head Lettuce; Sweet Potatoes; Brussel Sprouts. Christmas Fruit Cakes XMAS CAKES, DECORATED AND PLAIN, IN HOLLY BOXES; ALSO CHERRY.RICH GENOA.SULTANA SEED AND SOCIETY CAKE, ICED AND PLAIN; SCOTCH SHORTBREAD IN INDIVIDUAL CHRISTMAS BOXES. IJjJBigiSigjgjjjilH^^ DR. R. B. DIER AND DR W .BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeons Office: Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre. CUMBERLAND, B. C. W. T. GOARD PIANO TUNER Factory Experience Leave Orders at Marshall Music Co. Cumberland and Courtenay. Cumberland TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER. Pressing . (.Trailing . Repairs Telephone 1. ■ P. O. Box 1? CUMBERLAND, B. V, Car For Hire At Reasonable Rates Phones: From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. '2.1 From 11 p.m. to !i a.m. 2: MANN'S BAKERY For Bread, Cakes and Pastry. See Our Window Finest Selection. Our Hot Pies Still Leading. Look out i'or our coming selection of Christmas and New Year Cakes, Choice of Sultanna, Genoa, Cherry Fruit and Scotch Bun—Just'the size and priceto suit. Place your order NOW. PHONE 18 Dunsmuir Avenue. 3a Cumberland, B.C. Ask for Geo. Mason. P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND • • B. C. Wm. Douglas FOR Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS Leave Orders at Tommy's Hardware Store UNION HOTEL CUMBERLAND, II. I'. Comfort and Homelike service. 26 rooms, electrically heated. Excellent cuisine— For reservations Phone 15. R. YATES, Manager. ^ 6 SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1923. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE FIVE THE first storage battery elcc-j trieally driven ear used by] railways in Western Canada has been placed in service between Winnipeg and .Transcona by the Canadian National Railways, whose shops at Transcona employ some 2,400 men, many of whom i e- side in Winnipeg, travelling back and forth morning and evening. Others reside in Transcona with RAILWAY USES ELECTRIC CAR their families, -but do their shopping und other business in Winnipeg. The inauguration of the new electric car service gives a regular schedule of runs daily which can be operated By the railway company much more economically than under the former system of operating extra passenger trains several times daily. The new car was converted from a gasoline-electric car at thc St. Catherines shops of DON'T JIISS THE Big Dance To be held under the auspices of THE RANGER'S JR. FOOTBALL CLUB on Wednesday, Dec. 19th at the ILO-ILO DANCE HALL, CUMBERLAND Plump's Orchestra in attendance. Dancing from 9:30 prompt. BHaHsiaiaia^^ Gents $1.00 Ladies 25c. Hi3®aaagKiiiaiMSMBi3iaaafflaiB/g0^ t EVERYBODY WELCOME Come and help the boys. "How wonderful is the human voice ' tlie organ of the soul." "It is indeed the organ of the soul." Each inflection of your voice has a meaning for those who know you. Nothing may substitute for it. Your voice is you! - When you have news-ior a friend—when a business matter needs attention—when you wish to bring joy to those at home—send your voice—yourself—on the errand. All this company's telephones are available day and night. British Columbia Telephone Co. The Choice of Thousands A. A. BROWN Freight removed to any part of the City COAL AND WOOD DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF THE CITY OR DISTRICT General Hauling Business. Ashes taken away, and rubbish removed Our business is to give Service PHONE 15, UNION HOTEL, and ask for BROWN, the General Delivery Man. For Results Try The Islander and make BIG MONEY! If you cannot come to a Hemphill ri.-hiiiil, Hemphill will come to you. If circumstances will Dot .allow you to net away to attend one of Hemphill personal attendance schools, the Hemphill new Home Study Course makes it possible for you to learn right at home in your leisure hours. Take up the work as fast or as slow a* you wish then Inter on attend any one of the Hemphill Practical Schools, at mil Granville St., Vancouver, B.C.; 228 Ninth Ave., E„ Calvary, Alta.; Cor. ofPike ami Melrose, Seattle, Wash., also many other cities in Canada and U.S.A. Write nearest Brunch to you. Mail this Coupon IIKMI'IIII.I. TRADE SCHOOLS, LTD. Hf idqutrttri: S80 MAIN STREET, WINNIPEG .haw you teich by mull Auto Trictor, Onfl Ewrlneorlng and Electrical Ignition Work. AI/URESS JheBeerMoulaPcer AND U.B.C. Beer Because these are the products of the most hygienic, scientific brewery on the Pacific Coast — brewed right, bottled tight, under conditions of scrupulous cleanliness. FREE HOME DELIVERY ORDER A SUPPLY TODAY VANCOUVER BREWERIES LIMITED This advertisement is not published or displayed hy the Liquor Control Riuinl or hy the flnvnrrimMii nf Rritisli Ootnnihin. Go To The Royston Motor Co. For REPAIRING, OVERHAULING, ACCESSORIES GOODYEAR TIRES, GASOLINE AND OIL A. J. EDWARDS .... Royston Phone 13 IM Courlenay Exchange the Canadian National. It is of solid steel construction throughout with four-wheeled ball bearing trucks. The length is 63 feet over nil and accommodation is provided for 100 passengers. One end of the ear is reserved as a smoking compartment. The ear is capable of maintaining a speed of 40 miles per hour on level track and makes the one-way trip between Winnipeg and Transcona in 15 minutes NOVEMBER REPORT ROYSTON SCHOOL Following is the report of the two highest standing pupils In their respective classes for the mouth of November: Orade VIII—Grace Tran. Duncan Thomson. Oriole VII—Evelyn Hilton, Ilitsuko I'chiyania. Grade VI—Bert Carey, Edgar Kelly. Grade V—Margaret Dunn, Jack Hilton. Grade IV—Irene Kelly. Annie McLeod. Grade 111—Jean Ogllvlc, Theodore Kodwell. Grade II Sr.—Gladys Fecley, Ljunggren. Grade II Jr.—George Watts, McLeod. Grade I—James Henderson, Tran. The pupils of the Royston school are evidently enjoying their singing lessons on Friday afternoons. These lesson have been organized mostly as a result of Community Club activity < and both parents and pupils greutly . [ appreciate the trouble and time given , by Mr. Slllence to this work. [ Our school has fairly started ou Its ! hot lunch system, varying between I cocoa, postum and soup, ami meeting 1 expenses by clubbing together and contributing each, five cents per week, which up to now has about nearly balanced outlay or nearly so. By tnkiug turns at the dishwashing, that task does not come too hard on anyone. We were very glad to have tho nice box of lump sugar that the Community Club left for us and wish lo thank them for it and to send them our best wishes. The Koyston school boys look forward to their Saturday afternoons' Football practices under the helpful supervision of .Mr. Thomas. Olle Hay Earl "Whisper of death" criticisms of J Industrial conditions iu British Columbia are laid low by published Ilgures appearing on the Legislature or- ' der paper. In 1915 there were 10117 I manufacturing concerns In Ihe prov- '< Ince, with a capital value of $15S,- 036,000, This value Increased to $2118,419,000 In 1019, while iu 1922 the ' number of plants had increased lo 231)9. Employees numbered 21.064 in 19ir, and 55,000 lu 11122. The gross production In 1616 was $78,000,000, and In 1910. )280,000,000. Last year Ihe figures had risen greally. Wages amounted fo (14,567,000 In 1015 nud to $$0,192,060 lasl year. ' The goverment department of in- jdustrlos Is given a fair share of the credit for Improved Industrial conditions, and complete information on all Industries is always available for prospective manufacturers, 1 Premier Oliver has been busy all session challenging any member of i the House Uf niake definite charges against his government In support o." 1 the veiled affirmations of wrong-doing heard from lime lo time. So fai on one lias accepted the challenge. New Car Service Car for Hire Day or Night Phone 21 or 100 Cumberland Hotel Ask for Charlie Dalton Connecting with Boat nt Union Bay ] every Sand; y .Morning. Leave Cum- I berland Hotel, 8 o'clock. PAGE SIX iHE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 192?.. ROYAL CANDY STORE GRAND Christmas Drawing A TICKET GIVEN AWAY WITH EVERY 50 CENT PURCHASE. 1st Prize Lovely 21-Piece Tea Set 2nd Prize Large Doll, Beautifully Dressed 3rd Prize Large Boat Prizes will be displayed in our windows next week. DON'T FORGET TO TRY A POUND OF OUR DELICIOUS HOME-MADE CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES Cigarettes Cigars Tobaccos, Etc. Phone 25. SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO. P. 0. Box 605. ROYAL CANDY STORE STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor ♦ Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. —«—— a Cumberland, B. C. Phones 4 and 61 j Christmas WE INTERPRET THE OLD MASTERS OF THE 7th CENTURY AND DESIGNERS OF TO-DAY IN OUR CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS :: :: :: :: The Exclusive Cards we are showing this year outclass all previous efforts. Embossed and handsomely colored Greeting Cards from $2.50 per dozen up. We invite you to inspect samples at The Islander Office 5 Distinct Sample Books to Select from. oWSIS OF UNDMTMNDMENT8 h PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of ate, and by aliens on declaring Intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and Improvement for agricultural purposes. Pull Information concerning regulations regarding pre-emptions Is given ln Bulletin No. 1. Land Series. "How to Pie-enipt Land," copies of which can be obtained tree of charge by addressing tiie Department of Lands. Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Attent. Records wili be granted covering only laud suitable for agricultural purposes, and which is nol timber- land, I.e.. carrying over* fi.uuo board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and Mini feet nor acre east of that Range. Appiita.iuns for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Lund Commissioner of tiie Land Recording Division, In whicli tiie land applied foi is situated, and are made on printed forma, copies of which can be ob- lalned from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied foi five years and improvements made to value of (It per acre, including clearing and cultivating at least Ave acres, before w Crown tlrant can be received. Tor more detailed Information see Uie Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for pur chase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being tlmberland. for agricultural purposes; minimum price of first-class (arable) land li 15 per acre, and second-class (grazing) land ?2.r.o per acre. Further information regarding purchase or lease of crown lands is given ln Bulletin No. 10, Ijitid .Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or Industrial sites on ilinher land, not exceeding 40 aorta, may be purchased or leased, the con- dillons Including payment of stumpage, HOMESITE LEASES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 muy be leased as homesftes, l.oii a dwelling being first yenr, title being S. DAVIS UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRER. It pays to have your shoes repaired as they wear longer after repairing than when new. I aim to give tho best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Store. eonilltlKiin! ii "reeled In th obtainable after residence and Im provi ment condition's are fulfilled and land bus been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and Industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 aorss may be leased by one person or a company. GRAZING t'nder the Grazing Act the Province Is divided into grazing districts and the ranee administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual Brazing permits aro Issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given 10 established owners, Stock-owner* may form associations for range management. Free, or partially free, permits are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to ten head. New Cars cle Luxe Made in Canada OF the best ol modern improvements to railway service in Canada are the Canadian Pacific combination dining and parlor cars. The new all- steel cars, six in number, will operate on the more important short runs, affording every convenience and luxury, where full size dining and parlor cars are not required. They are the only Cafe Parlor Cars existant which are fitted with a smoking room, and the revolving slumber-back chairs are another distinctive feature. Interior decoration has been given special consideration by the Company, and the new cars are an extremely well finished product Inlaid mahogany has been used with good effect, the ceilings have a light brown finish, and the lighting has been arranged to permit reading in any part of the car without strain or glare. Lamps are arranged along the centre of the ceiling, and bracket lamps over each table and chair, all with truscan shades, diffuse a warm glow. The new cars are different from any others doing service in Canada in that they are practically divided into four separate comportments. The kitchen, fully equipped, takes up nearly 16 feet of one end, and In this are found a huge range with oven9 and steam tables attached. A charcoal burning grill is placed next tbe range, and on the olher side are the separate refrigerators for meats, fish, fruits, milk, cream and ice cream. Every available inch of flooring seems to be utilized, but there Is room enough for three men to work and for the carving tables, sink, dish washer and innumerable lockers for groceries, chinaware, glass, silver, etc. A tank overhead supplies fresh and filtered water for use in the dining room and kitchen. Leaving the kitchen one comes upon a small vestibule which opens into tbe dining room. Hand- ASot»—Eihrlor Cafa-Parlor Car. Left—Interior ef the parlor. v lllcht—The dinlni room. some china and silver cabinets can be seen here, and stowed snugly Into the corner is a "bar" which will hold a surprisingly large number of bottles, and keep them cool too, because ice may be let into a chamber at the rear, through the roof. The dining room is 19 feet long and seats 18 people. Three tobies each accommodate four diners, and three te'bles, two. Particularly when lighted, tbe dining room Is most beautiful. The general effect is very rich and soft. The parlor, over 21 feet long, contains twelve chairs with swivel base and reclining back. There is a good distribution'of light for reading, and the compartment ls absolutely the last word in comfort. The smoking room is reached through a short cor-, ridor, off which are the wash rooms. This is somewhat smaller, but decidedly more comfortable than; the smoking rooihs of the standard sleeper or first class coaches, It is over 7 feet long and the two leather sofas accommodate six people with ease The new Canadian Pacific cafe parlor cars hn\\;. their own heating units which is another adyahtago. They are fitted with cooling fans and the vontllotinff system has been so arranged as to ensure a complete change of air (very few minutes without causing draughts. ' These cars art a credit to tht Canadian workmanship that has gone into their makeup, and will do much to encourage travel is tbil part of tht continent. SLATS' DIARY The very thing— a Brownie This easily-worked, Eastman-made camera is just what your youngster wants. And Brownie prices start at $2.00 so he can have one. Bring your youngster in and see if hiseyes don't glisten al the very sight of these splendid picture-makers. A utograplik Brownies $1.00 up LANG'S DRUG STORE Moir's High Grade Chocolates FRESH STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND New shipments of these high- grade confections arrive tvery two weeks, ensuring fresh goods all tht time. Henderson's Friday—Well me and Jake hns got a good joak on the teacher and we have found out that she is not as wise nnd smart as she lets on before us kids. When me and he comes in at noon before the rest of the balance of tbe kids showed up we ketches her a looking ln 'he Dickshttnary for sum kind of a wlrd or other Saterday—are cuzzen witch was at Atlantic!; city for his vocation last summer in June or July or August Ib here on a visit. Pa ast him If his vacation costed hlm very dear and did he havj a good time. He answered and re- plyed thot he had a whale of a time but It costed a hole lots of money. He got itignged to 2 Girls. And 1 of them marryed him and the other 1 sewed him for a breech of Promises. Sunday—Ant Kmmy Is very religious. She Is visiting here at are house for the winter time. She is all ways thanking the Lord for her good helih and then she all ways goes and pays the Dr. for bis medicine, Monday—1 have rlsolved to start tbe New yr. with a clean Slato as they say In blsness clrkles. 1 am a going to try and pay evry buddy 1 owe ennytbing to. As It stands now If I can borry eighty 5 cents I will lie clean out of debts. We shall see. Tuesday—We that is pa nnd nm got a Invitation to a fancy parly for a wk. frum tonite uud pa says well honey shall we go all the rest of the swell people will he there and ma says I don't think so because I havvent got nothing decent to ware. Pa sed O thats all rite go on ahead and ware sum of them dresses with the low neck witch hassent got enny back lu It there will be lols of others like it there I spose. So ma is going to by a new dress. Wensday—I carryed out sum Ashes for ole Mr. Hlx today and spilt sum on his floor and tracks sum mud m the house and when 1 wos done he sed I was the dirtyest meanest most dls- respeckfullest kid he had ever new. I got sore then and sed Well that all rite but I cant llv on coinpelmeuts. 1 gess I was lucky I dldent get threw out all togather. Thlrsday—Mo is doing her Orismas shopping erly to. I seen her list of stuff to order and It bad 111 it Tlrky and cromberrys nud nuts and candy and frutc cake nnd a Qt. of Castor Oil. - The Gem Barber Shop Opposite llo.Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. ALBERT EVAXS Practlcol Barber, and Hairdresser, Shampooing, Singeing, MasBoglng, Scalp Treatment. Your Gift Problem Solved GIFTS THAT LAST IRONS—TOASTERS—GRILLS—WASHERS Curling Irons With a Marcell Wave Attachment BOUDOIR SETS—HEATING PADS We have a complete line of Silk, Linen, Parchment and Glass Shades Piano and Floor Lamps Radio Sets and Parts We do not inspect our own wiring, but guarantee it to be the best at moderate prices. THE Piket Electric Phone 164 COURTENAY B.C. P.O. Box 71 iff SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1923. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE SEVEN "The Superior Grocers" Where Most People Trade rX^E have a full line of Christmas Stockings, Bon-Bons,- Christmas Crackers and Cigars :: and Cigarettes in :: Christmas Wrappings Mumford's Grocery T. H. Mumford J. Walton THE SUPERIOR GROCERY DUNSMUIR AVENUE CUMBERLAND MaAMMSOdi^^ XMAS SALE Bargains too Numerous to Mention Your opportunity to purchase a suitable present at a VERY REASONABLE PRICE. See our special bargain counter for Ladies' Wear and Children's Toys. The House That Appreciates Your Patronage. News Of British Columbia VICTORIA, Dec. 14th—Figures given the Legislature by Hon. Dr. MacLean, provincial secretary, during his budget speech, show that the death rate in this province (rom typhoid last year was one in 6,000, whereas in 1915 it was Ave times that great. In spite ot the very low death rate in British Columbia, the minister stated that the cost of the department of health was only $104,000, less than half tbat of other provinces. The death rate from all sources In this province ls the lowest in Canada, while the .death rate among babies less than one year old, ln Victoria, Is the lowest of any city in the world. Hon. Dr. MacLean showed that the' cost of the Civil Service under the former government was MO out of every $100 of revenue .while today the cost has fallen to $17 in every $100. Answering criticisms of opposition members in the Legislature regarding the conduct of the department of agriculture, Hon E. D. Barrow, minister, declared that the genuine farmer on the land is not grumbling, although fully aware of the fact that conditions might be better. "We are In the middle of one of those periods of depression which come down upon any country." he said, "but In British Columbia the farmers are in much better condition than elsewhere. There are some men on tbe land who do not belong there naturally .but in time these leave the land; and It Is most unwise to hold such settlers upon the land by giving them cheap loans. Eventually, the government loses, which means the tax-payer." Mr. Manson said he would urge the Dominion Government to appoint another commissioner. He hoped to see the reputations of Mounted Police officers in question either placed above reproach, or If they were found guilty criminal proceedings should be taken against them; and he expressed the opinion that If guilty they should be given sentences of from 15 to 25 years, with lashes if possible. The crime of a police official trafficking j in drugs was o most pernicious thing, | he said. Determined that the war ogolpst traffic In drugs shall go on. Attorney- General Manson has Informed Ottawa that he does not believe Commissioner J. P. Smith has a proper conception of his office. Mr. C. L. Harrison, government counsel, withdrew from the sittings of the commission in Vancouver, and In the Legislature Hon. The government will reduce the li- j cense fees on motor-vehicles by 25 I per cent, and will increase tourist I permits from three to six months. j The personal property tax will be cut to one-half of one per cent., while it I has been definitely decided to place I the fuel oil tax at one-half cent per gallon. A comprehensive road program hns been brought down by Hon. W. H Sutherland, minister of public works, and a loan bill has been Introduced hy the finance minister, Hon. John Hum. for $2,000,000, mostly for highway purposes. It is explained that most of Gaiety Theatre COURTENAY A Rare Bargain By special arrangement with the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal, we are able to offer that great family and farmpaper at a very attractive price. The Family Herald * Weekly Star cost $2.00 per year The Islander costs $2.00 per year We now offer both papers for $2.50 and you save $1.60 In addition, each subscriber receives a Beautiful picture entitled "The Wonderful Heroine" This beautiful work of art, in ten colors, is 18 x .4 inches in size, on a rich, heavy paper, ready for framing Orders for this Club must be sent to THE ISLANDER P.O. Drawer 480 Cumberland, B. C. —DON'T MISS THIS SCREAM COMEDY— Harold Lloyd in »is >«test "Why Worry" FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 14-15 AND MATINEE SATURDAY 3 P.M. New Year's Eve Ball DECEMBER 31, 1923. Best of Music—Floor—and New Novelties. We beg to announce the following first-class picture plays coming to The Gaiety:— Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15—Harold Lloyd, in his latest cure for all ills and worries "Why Worry." Don't miss this one long laugh, it will do you good. *Wmt Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 18-19—Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel in "Grumpy." # Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22—A thrilling tale of the high sea, with Dorothy Phillips, entitled: "Hurricane's Gal." Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25—Free matinee for all the children in Comox District from The Gaiety, 3 p.m. Douglas Fairbanks in "The Nut." Buster Keaton in "The Three Ages." "Felix The Cat." "Down To The Sea In the road-work to he carried on next year will he in the less densely settled districts . Settlers* roads will he eon- structetd and Improved wherever pos- sibl, while o good deal of money will be spent In re-locutions, with a view to overcoming dangerous sections and shortening distances. It lias been definitely announced that construction will be commenced next spring on thc completion of the Trnnsprovlncial Highway. Either the Hope-Princeton or lhe Fraser Canyon route will be utilized. Tbe former would cost approximately $1,000,000, while the Fraser Canyon route would require $1,260,000, according to engineers' estimates. Hon. Dr. Sutherland states that all the necessary data ls on hand anil tenders could he culled I'or within 21 hours. Meanwhile it is hoped to secure n grant from *he Dominion Government, and until all preparatalons are completed no announcement nf lhe route can fairly be made. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 28-29—A whaling good sea story, Ships." See a 90-ton whale, 1000 years old caught. The Thirty-First Day of December, New Year's Eve Ball at The Gaiety. Nights, which you will be sorry to miss. A night of One Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 1-2—Thomas Meighen in "Back Home and Broke, of his best pictures. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4-5—A good English picture, "The Better 'Ole." Don't for get the last one: (Me and My Gal). Wednesday, Jan. 9—The Compton Theatrical Company at 8:00 p.m. Matinee Saturday 3 p.m., every week . Courtenay Auto Painters Bring your cars In for an Prices reasonable. Work guaranteed Workshop at thc Condensary. C. G. WILSON CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality estimate. I BEEF. VEAL, MUTTON AND Fresh and Cured Fish | HOTELS AND CAMPS I SPECIALLY CATERfeD TO Have You Ordered Your Xmas Cards? See Samples at the Islander Office Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" W. P. Symons Proprietor Marocchi Bros. _^ n , SECOND-HAND jfe£rs ! FURNITURE phone ii cumberlandj Comox Exchange Cturtenay, B.C. J. SUTHERLAND —Agent for— PANTORIUM DYE WORKS VICTORIA, II. I. The Largest and Most Up-to-date Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment on Vancouver Island. We Clean or Dye all kinds of Ladles' and (Jems' Wearing Apparel, Household Furnishings, etc. Drop In and see Mr. Sutherland, our Agent in Cumberland, who will advise you nn any work you wish to have done. Our Work and Service Will Please Von : : : : PANTORIUM DYE WORKS VICTORIA, B.C. - Hume SMtt DR. R. P. CHRISTIE Dentist Office and Residence: Willard 1 Block. - 'Phone 116. A Pioneer Pension System The Canadian Pacific Railway il this year celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the foundation of tin Company's system of pensions for the employees. It was in 1902 that the Board oi Directors, under the Presidency of Lord Shaughnessy, looked into the future for the benefit of those who were laying the foundations of the service that was .to take so large a part in the up-building of Canada. In December, 1902, the directors passed a resolution stating that a time had come when provision should be made for officers and permanent employees who, after long years of faithful service, had reached on age when they were unequal to th» further performance of their duties, and announcing that a plan of superannuation had been determined upon. The plan was a generous one. The Company provided all the money necessary, and the employees were not called upon to contribute to it in any way whatever. In 1903 when it was first put into effect Cenodian Pacific employees numbered about 40,000. To-day they approximate 90,000, and every one of them, from the humblest stenogropher, office boy, or "track walker" or even the minor employee at some far-off outpost in China or in Europe, has old- age sustenance guaranteed so long as he or she stays with the Company. Some Statistics The Company's first contribution to the pension fund was $250,000 which was supplemented by annual grants star, »„' at $80,000 which have, from tune to time, been increased, until for some years past it has been $500,000 annually. To th* end of 1922 the Company had contributed a total of $4,715,000 to the fund while payments on pensions had amounted to $3,857,802, leaving a balance to the credit of the fund of $1,040,103. In 1922 the total payments made amounted to $508,051, and at October 1st of this year the total number of the Company's pensioners was 1,182, each of whom was drawing an average of $35.92 per month. It is of interest to note that since the pension fund became operative, 877 pensions have become inoperative through the death of the beneficiaries. Having in view conditions of increased living costs which then prevailed the world over, the Company in 1919 allowed the pensioners an additional bonus of twenty-five per cent, of their regular allowance. This went into effect on May lot of that year, and continued until the end of 1922. In view of the modification of the condition that made it necessary, that bonus is this year set ut twenty per cent. Kept in Canada By far the greater part of this money is (if course distributed in Canada, just us is the cose with the Company's vast payroll of over $100,000,000 annually, and thc many millions it yearly spends on the purchase of supplies under the policy of distributing as much of its expenditure as is possible '•-* the country it exists to serve. The operation of the fund is simplicity itself. Upon reaching the age of 01 every employee who has joined the stuff before reaching the age of forty is entitled te» retirement if the Company so desires and can claim a pension of one per cent, of the average monthly pay received for the ten years preceding retirement for every year in which he has been In the Company's service. This is as the system wus first devised twenty years ago, ond there has been but one amendment to its provisions. In 1908 it was found that In some cases thc amount of the pension so calculated was insufficient to protect the recipient against want as was intended, and it was provided that from thenceforth the minimum amount of pension paid would be $20 per month. Fosters Efficiency That this system has been a big factor in fostering the efficiency so largely identified with Canadian Pacific operation is undeniable. Mr. E. W. Beatty,. President of the Company, speaks of it not only as a prime necessity in these days of sociological progress, and as an Inherent right of those who give lives of faithful work to Canadian Pacific service, but also as one of tha things that has helped to bring into existence the high standard of cooperation that exists between all branches of the Company's service. "It is helping to make contented em- ployees," says Mr. Beatty, "and that is the first requisite of faithful, affluent Mrrict." PAGE EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1923. Seasonable Gifts At Sutherland's Dry Goods Store Our selection of llolls, dressed, ready to be given us gifts, is very complete, nnd wc invite your inspec-1 tion, as we think we can save you money on ilolls, having imported these direct at the rigiit price. See our dolls ut »0e. $1.50, $8.50, $1.75 und our Special Doll, large size $4,115 Children's Cashmere nnd Silk Dresses, for little tots from 1 year to 5 years. We have imported o nice line of Cashmere Dresses for little girls, nicely gathered ut waist, embroidered front, nnd u deep hem, made of line quality Cashmere. Price $-.511 Baby's Fine Silk Dress, witli three rows of deep tucks, stitched round neck and sleeves. This is u really smart little dress. Price $8.95 Sweaters i'or Little Girls "Little Jem," made of a line wool, pullover, blue body, with white collar and cuffs. Just like hand made. Price $-.50 and $2.,.) Girls' Handkerchiefs, In fancy boxes both In plain white'and in colored material; a good selection from, the box 5llf. llirls' Art Silk Hose, in Pink ami White, sizes up to ~\\i from 5; a very useful gilt. Prices, per pair from 85c. to $••»•> Ladies' Camisoles, made from Pink as well as White Wash Satin, will give good wear, as well as u very attractive garment, in Camisoles, we have a very choice selection, from $1,511 to $8.95 each. Any one of them would be acceptable ns a Christmas (lift. Ladies' Umbrellas, witli smart handles and good silk coverings; a very useful present. Trices according to quality, from $3.50 to $10.5(1 Ladies' Handkerchiefs. We have no hesitation in telling you that we think we have such a choice assortment thai we can meet your requirements. Heal Linen Irish make. Ladies' Handkerchiefs, two special lilies, first we have a good quality linen at $2,011 per dozen; then we have another make of very Tine sheer linen, Priced at $3.00 per dozen. Ladles' Handkerchiefs, in boxen. Our array of these ure so great that we have given over one complete counter to show our beautiful assortment of such acceptable gifts, boxes from 05c. each to $1.75 per box, as well as a goodly assortment of single handkerchiefs. Ladies 'Hose; one of the most useful gifts which can be given. A box of Venus Silk Hose wilh 3 pairs at $2.00 per pair is such u gift that most Indies would appreciate. Ladies' Silk Hose, Venus make, in Black only; a special line at per pair $-•'"'" Our Special Silk Hose, In Blacic only, made of a very heavy quality of silk and will give real pleasure and satisfaction. The price of them is $1.25 per pair anil they are value tor the money. Ladies' Gauntlet Gloves, in tan and grey, beautifully embroidered. Price $2.95 per pair. These arc a change from the kid gloves and make a good gift Ladies' Luce Collars. Quite a good selection to choose from, in cream, white and KOld, from $1.50 to $3,511. Bach and every one a suitable gift. Table Centres nnd Runners, as well as Embroidered Pillow Cases, make desirable presents and such as mint house wives would appreciate. See our selection of these goods. Ladies' Dressing Gowns, made of a heavy quality guods, in various colors, itill sizes, short sleeves; a real warm cosy wrap. Give the lady one of these useful gifts. Price $7.95 Ladies Blouses make dependable Christmas present, nnd we will bu glad lo show you our stock of such suitable goods. Prices, each from $11,115 ileal Elder Down Comforters. We think that our selection would meei your approval, as we con show you some real good comforters from iM3,.'»H ,o our very best Satin Comforter ot -:L'.iiii which is something exquisite tor u real gift. A good rug will meet the requirements of I lie good lady of the house and will mid to the pleasure of home as well. See our line at$5.95 lo $8.7o For I'brislinus as well as the cold days, think in terms of a good pair ot Ileal Scotch blankets, and then you have what will be a remembrance for many years. We have some Heal Irish Table Cloths, in a very fair quality of linen, sizes 711x1)1) und the prices ure $9,75 and $10.75 eaeh. .Men's Ties, in profusion are here on display, nud we think we cun suit your taste in good ties; ties which most men would appreciate. Prices from 75c. up to $2.9,', .Men's Kid Gloves, as well as Mocha Gloves, lined and unlined, a good as-, sorlnient of I'lie wonted sizes and qualities, from $1.95 to $3.25 per pair. .• Men's Very Heavy Sweaters, witli a heavy collar, made by one of the best houses in Vancouver, in tlle wanted sizes at, eaeh $9.75 Men's Collar Cases, in Drown uud Grey Suede. Price, each $2.25 .Men's Silk Scurfs, in n varjety of colorings, from $3.50 to $5.50 each. Men's Braces, Arm Uunds and Garters, in combination boxes, each $1,75 .Men's Shirts, in real good quality, for those who want an extra nice shirt, wo have some, very new natty shirts, from $2.50 to $11.50 and every one of them is extra good value for the money usked. Hoys' Tan Kid Cowboy-style Gloves, just the glove thut most boys wou.d love to have, and we have a good assortment of tiie wanteld sizes at 95c. per pair. Footballs for the boys; our lines ut $1.75, $2.25 and $2.50 and our very iiest regular hall, all hund made $0.50 Don't forget tiie boys. Boys' Muckiunws are useful ond will lie very acceptable to tbe boy who loves to play in the open oir, a good garment nt, each $5.95 Boys' Suits, in several lines of everyday strong hnrdwenring cloth, at reasonable prices. Boy's Combination Suits are a gift to be desired and o useful one as well We curry a special line of Tiger Brand Garments which we will guar- nntec to give you value for your money. Boy's Ties und Handkerchiefs and Hosiery are here us well. In u choice assortment of the vurlous lines. We hnve n goodly assortment of goods on display throughout the store which wc are sure will help you to decide on your particular gift. We invite you to give us the opportunity to show you some of our goods, and to help you to make n selection. ONLY EIGHT MORE DAYS to do your Christmas Shopping. Come early. Service Is what wc aim to give. Put us to the test. Phone 134. GUT IT ST SUTHERLAND'S — Additional Courtonay News — Mr. nnd Mrs. Boutley, of Medicine Hat, have taken up their residence here. Mr. Bentley has accepted a position on tho stall of Corfield Garage. PRESENTATION TO MR. CHARLES RIVE Mr. Chas. Hive, who is leaving the district in the near fuluie was a guest of honor- at a social given by the C.G.I.T. Club on Tuesday evening, when'a pleasant time was spent in the basement of the Presbyterian Church. On behalf of the choir the Hev. Mr. Beattle presented .Mr. Hive with un Eversharp pencil in recognition ot his services rendered during a member of tlle orchestra during his slay in Courtenay. The guests Included; Hev. .Mr. and Mrs. Beatty, Mr. ami Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. McPheen, Mrs. Carrol and the Misses Carrol, Isabel Henderson, W. Farley. M. Illshct. M. Plgot, Margaret Sutherland, Jessie and Marion Mnsl'lierson, Lizzie nnd Dorothy Morson, Bessie Jolly, Margaret Duncan, Agnes and Kitty Williams. Beatrice Catchpole, Marjorie Fletcher, Cecil Lelghton, Mary Bardoasonl, Flora Beaton, Isabel MorncrTDff, Muriel McPheo and Mcbsi's Chas. Illvo, Jim Mitchell, Sam Wat- Local Briefs .Mr. Cyril Mlchell, who Is a studeut in the Victoria Normal School, motored to Cumberland Saturday night on. a short visit to his father and sisters, and returned on Sunday. A certain party when asked wliut he was taking for his cough replied: "Oh, 1 don't bother taking any medicine, Just let it go owoy itself." Tliat time however it did not go away Itself but took him with it. Thousands hit' the same trail for the same reason.! Never neglect your cough. "Flax-o- lene" 4s cheaper than o coflln. * • • Sir. and Mrs. W. Hudson nnd Miss B. Grant went to Nanaimo last Satin- \\ day to attend the wedding of Miss Rnchel Cunliffe. I Ask for "Flox-o-lene" Drug Store. at Long's Miss Madge Fouracre of the local Telephone Exchange, has been trans,- j ferrcd to Victoria, where her family i reside. ■ * * Miss Bessie Stewart, who has been training In the Vancouver General Hospital for the last three years, arrived iu Cumberland Thursdny night on a visit to ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. I). Stewart. A strong half back COLD—COUGH—CONSUMPTION It takes "Flax-o-lene" to bust that combination. * * * Mr. J. P. Hicks, brother of Mr. Gideon Hicks, the noted baritone, arrived In Cumberland Thursday lo attend the Choral Society's Concert and returned to Victoria Friday morning. » -* * Have you made up your mind what you nre going to give your friends this Christmas? Let me suggest a few useful gifts—Embroidered pillow cases and fancy work of many descriptions, dainty handkerchiefs, camisoles, night gowns, fancy boxes of writing paperboys, etc. For satisfaction and reasonable prices call at Mrs. L. Francescini. (AHI) OF THANKS The widow and family of the lute Norman Searle extend to all friends their heartfelt gratitude for sympathy shown in their bereavement; nlso [or the many floral tributes received Special thanks are extended to Dr. E. R. Hicks, the Matron and Nursing Staff of the Cumberland General Hospital for their kind attention during the illness of our loved one. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Benjamin Evans desire to thank all friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, for floral tributes received; also to those friends who so kindly loaned their cars. Sincere thanks are also due to the Doctors, Matron antfeNurs- ing Staff of the Cumberland General Hospital for kind attention during Mr. Evans' illness. Good Things for Christmas WE HAVE A SPLENDID RANGE OF SEASONABLE GOODS, A RICH'VARIETY OF QUALITY ITEMS THAT WIIL MAKE THE TASK OF CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS AN EASY MATTER. MAKE YOUR SELECTION FROM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CAKE Rich Cakes, Plain, Cherry, Sultana, by the pound, or whole, made by firms of national reputation. The highest qual ity ingredients are in these cakes. MINCEMEAT No longer necessary to make Mincemeat when such good ready-to-use as this is available. TOBACCO Wc carry a full line of Tobaccos, Cigars and Cigarettes, in all sizes. They make a practical gift for men. PUDDING Puddings which ejjual your own skill. Try them and see; made from the best materials. BON CANDIES Look over our fine assortment of well- known, quality Candies. Make dainty practical gifts. DRINKS Grape Juice, Loganberry, Raspberry, Lime Juice, and Lime Juice Cordial, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Hop Ale and Shandy. Something to drink the wish with. I Fruits Bananas, Oranges, Lemons, Grape Fruit, Grapes, Apples, Jap Oranges, Pears. —Table Raisins—Nuts—Layer Figs—Glace Cherries—Crystalized Cherries— —Preserved Ginger— Burns & Brown B. & B. Grocery SERVICE QUALITY Phone 38 for Service and Quality WITH THE CHURCHES HOLY TKIMTY ANGLICAN Sunday; December 111, 1923. Sunday School 2.30 p.m. Evensong 7.30 p.m. —Rev. W. Leversedge. MANUFACTURED TIMBER WATER-BORNE SHIPMENTS SHOW 78 P. C. INCREASE flJUCE .METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, December 10. 1923 Hon. T. 1). Pattullo, • minister of lands, shows tbat the water-borne shipments of manufactured timber In British Columbia for the first nine mouths of the year amounted to 348,000.000 hoard feet, as against 1115.1100,000 feet for the Bame period hist year, or a gain ot 78 per cent. FOR SALE JERSEY COW--FRESH WITH SEC- ond calf; gentle and easy to milk; also young pigB and gilts. My pigs mature In half the time and cost less to teed than any other breed. My customers can prove It. II. Waddell, R. R. 1 . Dili FOR SALE, CHEAP—EDISON GRAM- ophone and 75 records. In use 8 months. Apply P. O. Box* 247, Cumberland. Morning Service 11 a.m. Subject- The Theory ond Practice of Re- piaiEISISIfflEIElBJBMSIBIEIEI^^ ligion." Story Sermon for Children. Sabbath School 11:45 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m.—Subject— "Your Outstanding World Problems and Their Solution." IU Everybody welcome. -Rev. J. R. liutlcr. Pastor. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND Notice is hereby given thnt the books of the Corporation of the City of Cumberland will be closed for amlii as fioin the lath December Inst, Tradesmen and others having accounts nguinsi the City ure request-1 ed to forward same to me not later | than thai dale. ALBERT .1. MERRY, \\ City Clerk. Courtenay Billiard Parlor Billiard and Pool Tables McPHEE BLOCK (Downstairs) COOL — LIGHT — CLEAN COME IN— LOOK AROUND BE SOCIABLE The Gift Shop Let us help you in selecting your Xmas Gifts FOR LADIES French Ivory Toilet Sets, Vanity Bags, Perfumes, Chocolates, Kodaks and Victor Records. FOR GENTLEMEN Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Tobacco Pouches, Pipes, Ash Trays, Cigars, Shaving Brushes Razors, Kodaks, Etc. Lang's Drug Store THE REXALL-KODAK STORE "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" SIBIBHEJSIE GOOSE SHOOT AT 10 A.M. son. 0, Wntkins, F. Wormald, Robt. Sutherland, Robt Hurry. W. G. StubbB, .1. w. Young, R. King, Lawrence Moncrieff, Sidney Williams, F. lorson, Herbert und Stanley Vcn- uhles. .lack Piercy. Walter SUIT. Stuart Smith and Herbert Smith. Dec. 23rd and 25th (Xmas Day) BEHIND NO. G PERSEVERANCE TRAIL 3Q GEESE TO BE SHOT OFF QQ A. Ibbbotson ifBMSISISIHFMf The Craig Piano "An Instrument You'll Be Proud To Own." Here is an instrument, low in price, yet possessed of all the qualities of a piano of the highest grade. Its smooth, sensitive touch, the rich brilliant singing tone, the exquisite cabinet work, each in their way delight the most critical tastes. The cabinets are executed in rich Mahogany, Walnut and Fumed Oak finishes, and the new models, embracing as they do, every latest feature of workmanship and finish, are striking examples of Craig worth. We sell the Craig Piano on the most liberal terms, and will be delightetd to demonstrate it to you at your convenience. G. A. Fletcher Music Co. LIMITED "Nanaimo's Music House" 22 COMMERCIAL STREET NANAIMO, B.C. J. 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