@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "fb9a73ec-fb09-4519-973a-81eafa1c8d57"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-18"@en, "1926-03-05"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0070195/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER * FORTY-FIFTH YEAR—No. 10. With which is consolidated the Cumberland News, —_-' ]- 1— Provincial CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1926. tmoW^SS^ HVkstsi,.... Libra; ■* Janl/iT } DOLLARS PER ANNUM Prominent Citizens Organizing Club To Take In The Whole District Local Canadian Club \\ B.K. Cup Final \\ Good Start Is Made MONAGHAN DOUBTFUL STARTER'Patron Saint Of IS. Damonte Still FOR SATURDAY'S CUP TIE GAME, Wales Celebration Cumberland United journeys to NniiBlmo on Saturday to play tho Nanaimo team In the final for the Brackmatl-Ker cup. Tho klck-ofT Is scheduled for three o'clock with McDonald of Lnd.sniith In chuuse. The Cumberland team will probably he without lhe sorvicea of Monnghnu ond Mortimer, Captain Monaghan" Is suffering (roth all Injury to bis knee, whilst Moitlm-jr Is not fooling any too well, consequently the two reserves are coming Into thc team, Ferguson aud Gough. The executive has, however, chosen Monaghan to play on tho ut! chance that he will be In shape and In that e\\;ent the team wlll be: Orr; Foster and Gough; Monaghan, Ferguson nnd Brake; Fowler, McDonald, Deluee, Plump ond Hitchens, Mortimer Will travel v;itli the team aiid will act as reserve Ihough wc are given to understand that he la not in shape to play. The boys are going down full of light and the Nanaimo team will surely know tbey lure been In a good hard battle. May the better team win. We would, of course, prefer that team to be Cumberland. SPECTATOR'S VIEW OF CLIFFE-OWENS FIGHT MINISTER OF LANDS WINS COMOX APPEAL VANCOUVER, March 2.—Among the decisions handed down today by the British Columbia Court of Appeal here was that In the case of lion. T. D. Pattullo, Minister of Lands, who was successful in Ills appeal from an order of Mr. Justice Gregory who had grunted, nt the suit of Ills Majesty the King for Charles Klmms, of Royston, a wril of-iiKii.ilamua which compelled tbo minister to settle the claim of Simms for compensation arising out of his purchase of property on Comox Harbor. Simms, an optometrist, impressed with the acenk beauty of the harbor. expended $5,000 on a home there tor his family. Subsequently .the Royston Lumber Company was grunted a lease of the foreshore for a booming ground and erected buiikhouses und wharves, which allegedly impaired Slmm's .investment. He protested to tlie Minister of Lands without avail. Mr. Pattullo appealed to have the judgment of Mr. Justice Gregory set , aside. From private advices received from Seattle from a disinterested spectator at the last Ho/ CHITe-Ernle Owens fight It is plain that Roy was robbed of victory by a rotten decision given by the referee. The letter here is from a person unknown to either of the principals ln tlle encounter and is n candid expression of opinion ou the result. It says: "I have been to the fight between Roy Cliffe and Owens. Roy Cliffe easily won five out of the six rounds nnd when the decision wns given In Owens' favor there was an uproar from the crowd, which was a capacity house at the Crystal Pool. Booing lasted several minutes because the real light, fans, tlle birds who know a few things about the light game, were dissatisfied but despite the fact thnt thoy let tlic referee know how tlie. felt about it tlle decision had been given and nothing could change It. Cliffe had Owens nearly out In the fourth round nnd all that saved him was the bell. The worst that Cliffe deserved was a draw arid that would have been rotten enough. He won every round but- the fifth and that m:is even. Inside information tells uie that there was a gang of fight gumblers had placed a lot of money on Owens and lt appears that the decision thnt went against Cliffe was nothing short of a dirty Jew trick. The only way In which Cliffe could hnve won tinder the ciroum- stances was by a kntickout. A few more rotten decisions of this sort will put a crimp In the boxing game tor as long as results are obtained on lhe amount of money backing u prln- olpnl who is lucky enough to he on his feet nt the final gong there can be no fair verdict at tlic conclusion of n .scrap.'' The Welsh Society of Cumberland celebrated St. Davld'B Day, March 1, by giving a concert, supper and dance In the Ilo-llo building. The concort was held in the Theatre, the supper and dance iu the Hall below. The celebration reflects great credit upon the committee in charge and the members of the Society. It was undoubtedly thc greatest festival ever staged In Cumberland. Tables were set with seating accommodation for four hundred guests and filled with tlle best in the Land. The concert commenced promptly at 0:30 p.m. with Mr. Williams, of Nanaimo, as chairman. All the parts were rendered effectively with several repeated encores. The Welsh Quartette of Nanaimo received great applause. Mr. Gomer Harding of the same city, antl a recetit arrival from Wales, received a tremendous ovation ond responded to repeated encores. The seating capacity of the Ilo-llo Theatre was fully , occupied. After the concert almost four hundred guests attended the supper and dance. Aid. C. J. Parnham opened the proceedings at the banquet. Among those unable .to attend were Mr. Thos. Graham, P. P. Harrison, M. L. A., and Mayor A. Maxwell. DR. ItlER EXFMlffS Dear Mr. Editor: An Impression has been created in town that I have been unfair in opening a dental office ln Courtenay after having sold my office In Cumberland. I wish io sny that when I sold I reserved the right to practice ln Courtenay ami a clause to that effect was inserted in the agreement of Bale. R. B. DIER, Dental Surgeon. EXTRA SPECIAL DANCE AT ROYSTON OLD TIME DANCE An old time dance will be held In | the llo-Ilo Hall on Friday, March 12. ] All ohl time dances, old time music. and old time players—R. Goodall's I orchestra. Gent's $1.00, Ladles 25c. j Dancing will commence at 9.30 p.m. Hon. E. D. Barrow Heard In Splendid Address to Farmers .COURTENAY. March 1.—The outcome ot the Mass meeting for farmers nnd nil agriculturists In the Agricultural Hall on Friday night, if not entirely satisfactory, at least went a considerable way In the right direction. Two objects were gained, anil of those, the appointment Ol a District representative of iho Depart ment of Agriculture, ns announced by Hon. E. D. Marrow, Minister of Agriculture, In thc course of bis address wus n need the f'oinox District has long Wished satisfied. Another step towards the prosperity of those who nliu ai supplying vegetables to tho markets available to the growers of this district, was Hit- fruination of it Vegotable Growers' Association. Prevailing condltiona in the Comox Voile,- were outlined by the speakers called upon- by the i-liiilnniin. Mr. I*'. McPherson, president of the Comox Agricultural nnd Industrial Association, under whose auspices the meeting had been called. In opening the meeting the chairman expressed the opinion Ihat the Comox Valley wos copabie of bettor development The first speaker colled on was Mr. Ren Hughes, who had tabulated some Interesting figures ot approximate amounts of produce consumed by those engaged In the logging camps and pulp mills within reach of tbc Comox Former. He Indicated that business wilh Powell River wns Increasing nt lhe rate ot throe hundred per rent annually ond Hint a regular dallv boat service would permit of even a larger Increase, particularly In whole nilllt. II" olso pointed to other markets al Beaver Cove and Discovery Passage, but thought II was necessary to establish regular supplv through one agency. Mr. II. P. Allherry. In the course of some very clear remarks thought there must be from ten to fifteen ihousnnd people adjacent to the Comox \\. 'toy. In the old Country, towns were vcr> largely supplied from the surrounding rural districts and He could see no reason why the con siimlng centres of population 111 this district could not be supplied by the agriculturists of the Comox Valley. 1 The Vancouver wholesale prices absolutely Justified this viewpoint, he i maintained. It was necessary, bow- jcver. to supply all the form produce required as orders had been lost by the Inability to fill'the order for such j commodities ns onions. Tho buyers I for lorgc concerns could not afford ito deal with several different sources for these supplies. Thero is probably nothing that tho Cnmpx Farmers could not raise amongst the list of produce mentioned, it was impossible for the returned man to iniike a living out o'f five or six COWS, hut assisted by the raising of cash crops and the propel- organization he would havo a much better chance. Be thought the formers would bo miss Ing a great opportunlty.lt1 they did not get rigid nfler the available mnr- kots. Organized production wns. he thought, more necessary than organized marketing for the present. He thought the potato acreage would certainty be Increased this year. Tlie Comox potato bail about reached the top of the tree us regards quality. Good money had been mndc lu the district by the cultivation of these 'libel's antl the demand hnd been so ready thnt the district now had very few. If any. left for sale. This np- nllod more particularly to the certified seed potntoes. He considered there was no chance of the certified seed market being ovcr done owing to tho markets tn the south oponlnp up. All vegetables sold should be of first class grade In order to hold tho market. The Creamery was the logical channel through which to sell the vegetables, he Ihought. and It wns time the farmers had some central organization for the disposal of Ihe meats. Captain G. R. Botes wos ne\\t called on. He thought there were two mission; links between the Producer and Consumer. One of these v.-ns the lack of an assembling point for produce nnd lhe other ndequnte transportation to Powell River. The milk business possible with .tho throe thousand people at the paper mill should bc enough to pay the expenses Continued on Page Five The Nanaimo Silver Cornet Band is coming to the Imperial Pavilion ou Saturday, March 6, with a full 30 piece Orchestra playing tlle latest dunce music. At this dance tbe management of the Pavilion is nrranging for music from beginning to end without a pause, supper Interval Included. Do not. miss a real treat—room for all In the big Hall. 10 FLORAL TRIBUTE In the report of the funeral of the late Mrs. Janet E. Whyte, published In these columns last week, we Inadvertently omitted from the list of floral tributes the name of the family, who sent a pillow. QUOIT TOURNAMENT REACHES SEMI-FINALS - Thiee more games will bring to a conclusion the quoit tournament now being staged at the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association's building on Dunsmuir Avenue. The semi-finalists are H. Docherty, Wm. Walker. Wm. Whyte and J. McWhlrter; Docherty stacking up against Walker and Whyte against McWhlrter. • Tho crlbbage tournament Is yet In the third round, the players nnd the games being as follows: R. Freeburn beat II. liutes. II. Waterfleld ploys II. Dunlop. 11. Walker beat W. Hen derson, T. Brown plays winner of S. Hunt versus W. T. Brown. Mrs. R. Dowdall Passed To Her Rest It is with sorrow that we announce the denth of Annie Dowdall, wife of Richard D. Dowdall of Royston Beach. in her fifty-sixth year. The deceased ludy wus favorably known and highly respected In the County of Nanaimo, having resided within the bounds of Wellington and Cumberland for the last tb,lrly-five years. Her health began to full some five or six years ago and continued to get worse until last Monday evening when it took a serious turn, making It necessary to send nn ambulance on Tuesday morning for her removal to the Cumberland Hospital where she died on Thursday morning. Tho reninlns wore shipped to Victoria lhls morning for interment. Mrs. Dowdall lel't to mourn ber loss ber husband, four daughters, Mrs. Fred Glllmnstor of Tacomn, Mrs. M. Case and Miss Norma of Seattle, antl Kathleen of Han Frnnclsco; and two sons, Desmond of Seattle and Enrl of Victoria. All wore ot the bedside when tBelr mother died, with the exception of Kathleen. Without His Pay The regular meeting of the Trustees of tlie Cumberland Public and High Schools held last Tuesday evening was a very Interesting one from the standpoint of excellent work being done by the Board. Then again, an Interesting slde-llghl popped up when the Damonte contract was alretl and by a vote of three to two the Trustees chose to disregard Its terms. Readers ot the Islander will remember this partlcuar case as It was explained thoroughly In a previous Issue. Mr. J. Damonte has a contract with the School Board to carry the Royston Road school children to and from the school for four months nt a monthly stipend of $75.0(1 During December last the schools were, of course, closed for the Christmas holidays and consequently Mr. Damonte did not have to use his truck for this purpdse during the holiday period, yet he claims that he should be paid the full $7.ri.00 as for any other month. The Truste'es are of a different opinion antl have withheld payment although Mr. Damonte endeavored to explain to them that his contract calls for $75.00 per month and does not mention any deduction for the holiday period. The Trustees freely admit that the contract Is bo worded but think Mr. Damonte is pulling off an underhand piece of business Impressing for payment. Mr. A. MacKinnon, secretary of the Board, made an endeavor to settle the question by moving that the full amount be paid Mr. Damonte as he was requesting, and Trustee Mrs. MacNaughton seconded tbe motion. When the vote was taken It was found that Trustees Mrs. Banks and Mr. Henderson did not raise their hands either for or against until they were Informed by the secretary that according to the scliool law they must vote. Both accordingly voted agninst the motion, as did Chairman Brown. Mrs. MacNaughton and Mr. MacKinnon, who both supported the motion,' found themselves a painful minority. The motion was lost and Mr. Damonte, who was present at the meeting, was so Informed. He left Immediately afterward. The Trustees hnve apparently washed their hands of the question, so that If any further action ls taken it will doubtless come trom Mr. Damonte. city Liable for 7oc. per day for every jiospital patient Representing the Board of Manage-] Medical Bourd for the maintenance ment of the Cumberland General I of tlie Hospital, ho said, and if tho Hospital, Mr. John Conway and M Ed. Hughes comprised a delegation which waited on the Cily Council al city Is forced to pay this seventy cents per hospital day for local patients it would mena that the ex- Ret thls-ILO-ILO, March IMIH. Time NANAIMO DOG WON HIGH HONORS AT NEW YORK SHOW "Stylish Boy," an English setter dog, bred by Rees Jones ot the Five Acres, Nanaimo, won second prise and reserve winners at thc Jubilee Show of the Westminster Kennel club of New York. "Stylish Boy" was the favorite of many breeders to be the first prize winner. Naturally Mr. Jones feels very proud of the honors won by "Stylish Boy", who is owned by a well-known English setter fancier of Long Island, Now York, whilst Mr. Jones still owns iho dam of this wonderful dog. Cumberland Volunteer Firemen's Anniinl .llnsiiuerude Ball at the Hollo, Wediiesdn), March 17th Cliffe-Midwinter Wedding A very pretty and impressive wedding took place at St. Andrews, Sandwick, last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock when Rev.* J. W. Flinton united in marriage Flurcnce Myrai Jean, only daughter*, of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Cliffe, Sandwick, and Harold Kitchener, son of Mr. antl Mi's. !'. Midwinter, of Winnipeg, Man. The bride looked more than charm Ing ln a gown of green charteuse georgette with French hand mode lint to match. She entered the church on the arm of her father to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Forrest. Miss Isadora Sutton, daintily gowned ln mauve georgotto with hat en suite was the bride's only attendant. MrB. Cliffe wore n gown of gray striped velvet trimmed with mauve and a black and mauve hat, Mr. Walter Cliffe supported tho groom. During the signing uf tlie register Mr. V. Brlce sang a solo. The groom's gift to the bride was a white gold brooch set with Jade and diamonds; to the bridesmaid, a sterling silver vanity case; to the lieu man, a gold mounted fountain pen. The bride carried a bouquet of Cecilia roses and carnations, the bridesmaid pink tulips and carnations. After the wedding thc reception was held at Maplehurst Farm, the home of the bride's father, where well over seventy people wero In attendance. Among the guests wns Mrs. Florence Cliffe, of Comox, the bride's grandmother and one of the oldest residents of the volley. The popularity of the young couple wns shown by the large number of beautiful and useful gifts received. The bride and groom left nt 10:30 by car tor Nanaimo amid a shower of rice and confetti, en route for the sound elites where tbey will spend their honeymoon. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Midwinter will make their home In "The Orchard," Courtenay. Its regular meeting last Monday aven-listing rale of taxation would have to ing. Mr. Conway, acting as spokes-, bo Increased, The tax payers could man, said thai he and Mr. Hughe i \\ then retaliate by reducing or with- had been empowered by the Hospital | holding tliclr voluntary contribution Board to rpake arrangements with j to the Medical Board in which case the council unent the amendment to the Hospital would find itself In a the Hospital Act passed in tlie Legls- very serious position owing to lack lature lost year and which came into of funds. force on the first, tiny of this year, j However, the law says that the.city The speaker wont on to Interpret the i must pay, and, as Mr. Conway pointed out, it was up to tho council to decide which course of paying would be- more suitable. The majority of tiie aldermen seemed to favor the lump sum annually method but the question wns lefl In the bauds of Aldermen Ledlngham, Potter, and Symons. This committee will interview the Hospital Board at Its next meeting and will make the necessary arrangements. effect the act would havo lpcally. For every day. he said, lu which n resident of the City of Cumberland is confined to the Cumberland General Hospital, the city is liable to thc Hospital to the amount of seventy cents, or, if this course is un suitable, an arrangement could bo made with the Hospital whereby the city would pay a lump sum annually instead of the 7Hc. per Hospital day. Either of these courses could be taken by the Council and It was the NOTED GENERAL TO BE duty of himself nnd Mr. Hughes to j find out which one the city would! ASKED TO ADDRESS VETS rather tukc. In conclusion, Mr. Con- j • way presented a statement furnished | COUKTENAY, Mar. 8—At tbe ail- by the secretary of his Bourd, show-jnual meeting of the local branch of Ing that bad the act been In force in the Great War Veterans' Association 1925 the city would hnve had to pay | held lu the Agricultural Hall hero for l;J4il Hospital days which at 70c on Tuesday evening the most Import meant a sum of $944.30. | ant matter under discussion wns that Alderman Parnham took exception j of amalgamation. There wus not the to some of the names mentioned In | slightest doubt thut tbe veterans were this statement. They did not live in favor of amalgamation with* the within the city limits, be said, and j Canadian Legion of British Empire therefore the city was not responsible Service League. Jlr. T. A. Barnard, for them. This cut the amount to of Nanaimo. who was a delegate to some seven hundredd dollars, but I the recent vonjtventlon held at Win- even this was greatly In excess o,'! nlpog -iilitressjii the meeting un lhls subject. It, Is the Intention of tbe yeteruns to. juik General Sir Percy Lake to vioit-Courtenay and uldress a meeting of ex-service men on tlle same matter px Home future date. Tlie same officers as last year will carry ou for the local association until the next meeting when elections may take place. About thirty men were present nnd Mr. Charles lleaslcy acted as chairman. what the amount normally would be 1025 bod been an abnormal year. Aid. Parnham sold, the number of hospital days for residents of the city being mucli larger than what It usually Is. Mayor Maxwell presented bis view of the question and in doing so he caused culte a furore. Oyer eighty per cent of the tux payers of Illicit., are already volutarlly paying well over 51.5(1 per month to the Organization Of Canadian Club For District Completed Fired with tin enthusiasm that Huh marked the movement from the out- net but u few days tf go, an energetic commuted of citizens headed by Dr. O. K. MacNaughton, has virtually completed plans for the organization of a Canadian Club t6 be comprised of members from Cumberland, Courtenay, Comox, Union Bay and the surrounding district. Others assisting Ur. MneXnughton in Cumberland are .Messrs. John Sutherland, Robt. C. Lang and A. S. Denholme. When It became apparent that the Idea of a Canadian Club was being received with enthusiasm In Cumberland, 111 la committee visited Courtenay during the week to consider Ihe prospect of securing members there. li is planned to hold the organisation meeting, or possibly luncheon, tn the very near future. Par this reason nn Invitation will, no doUbl be sent to .Mr. Frank J, Sehl. Secretary of tbe Canadian Club of Victoria, (o In- present. He Ik taking a personal interest In getting a Canadian Ofub established in the district and lias volunteered his servicer in order that the local club may profit by the mistakes others have made. Mr. Sehl is a national figure in Canadian Club activities, having acted ns secretary of the Victoria Club for fourteen years and was also Honorary Secretary of the Association of Canadian Clubs in Canada iu 1028. Suggested by Dr. MiirViiiitfhtmi Some few weeks ago, In discussing the possibility of organizing a service club of some* sort iu Cumberland. Dr. .MacNaughton volunteered the suggestion that a Canadian Club be organized. As a result Mr. Frank Sehl was communicated with. He nt once replied and offered not only the assistance of the. Victoria club but hi? own personal co-operation. Mr. ,\\\\ P. Hodges, of Victoria, B. C. Vice President of the Associated Canadian Olubfl in Canada, also wrote a letter iu support of the movement. The Victoria Cluii can offer material assistance Iii the providing of suitable speakers to address the proposed local organization. These letters were read to a number v( local citizens and It was apparent from the sentiment expressed that the organization would he readily accepted iu the district. The Cumberland 'committee then secured the written endorsement of leading citizens in the cily. Including Paul Harrison. M. U A. .Mayor Maxwell, ali ll)i' Aldermen, Thos. (irahatn, aud many others. Roster Canadian Ideals The objects of Canadian Clubs are to '"foster patriotism by the study of inst inn ions, history, arts, literal ure. aud resources of Canada, and by endeavoring to unite Canadians tn such work for the welfare and progress of the Dominion as may be desirable and expedient," Their activities are varied, arranging meetings, luncheons, observing national holidays, and encouraging a closer utudy of Canadian history in the schools. .Membership is open to any llritish subject aud anyone interested Is requested to inquire from any members of the Cumberland Committee for any further Information. MKS. HOOD HONORED ! ON EVE OK DEPARTURE Mrs. James Hood was the recipient of a large number of expressions of goodwill fur lier future happiness and prosperity on tli" eve of ber de- parture with her husband and family for new scenes of endeavor, At a tea held in ber honor nt the home of Mrs. Dr. E. It. Hicks. Mrs. Hood wns presented with a Club Bag, an l'm- brolla and a ?"> gold piece, also nn address, this being read by Mrs. O. W, Clinton. During the course of her remarks. Mrs, Clinton said: "1 have a very pleasant task to perform Lhls afternoon and 1 may (Continued on Page Six) PAGE TWO THK CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C^ FRIDAY. MARCH 5, 1920. trite The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B.C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1936. THE CANADIAN CLUB The number ot public-spirited citizens who are endeavoring to organize a Canadian Club, comprising members from Cumberland, Courtenay, Union Bay, Comox and the surrounding district, are to be congratulated. Tbey deserve the support of all right-thinking Canadians. Canadian Clubs have been performing a useful function ln the Dominion for many years. Col. C. R. McCullough was responsible for organinzing the first Canadian Club at Hamilton, Ont., some thli-t..-four years ago. Since that time the movement has undergone a period of steady growth. Each of our principal cities in Canada has a Canadian Club, aud many of our smaller towns especially in the east, have their Canadian Club. It Is at the instigation of our good friend and fellow- citizen. Dr. Geo. K. MacNaughton. that a Canadian Club Ib being organized in tills district. He is fortunate in having secured the support of the Victoria Club, and more particularly in having enlisted the personal Interest of Mr. Frank J. Sehl, secretary of the Canadian Club of Victoria. Mr. Sehl has had a wide range of experience in Canadian Club activities, having acted as Honorary Secretary of the Association of Canadian Clubs ln 1922, besides having served ln the capacity of secretary to the Victoria Club for fourteen years. From an educational standpoint, in arranging instructive addresses by prominent public men, a Canadian Club would serve as a medium for advocating Canadian Ideals and standards—a clearer understanding of our national problems would be developed. From a social standpoint lt would act as a means of promoting a closer fellowship between our more earnest, serious, and right-thinking Canadians in the district. The luncheons or meetings of a club here, holding its meetings alternately at Cumberland and Courtenay, would bring at least a few public men and speakers of note within our reach. These occaslonnl social functions would be an exceptionally bright feature in our community life. There is ample room for a live working organization of this nature in the district. We sincerely endorse tbe movement. COUNTRY BRED LEADERS Much ado Is made about the fact that so many of the leading men of the treat elites ol today were burn on the farm or Id email country towns. We have seen this situation commented upon very frequently by the rural press and at a recent meeting of a Rotary Club in one ot the great cities those present who were born on a farm were asked to hold up their hands. Eighty per cent of the men raised their hands. The speaker thereupon drily remarked, that it might have been better for the welfare of the rural communities If ao many of their best men did not move to the centers ot population. We have seen a number of reasons given why so many successful men were born on the farm and then achieved prominence ln the cities, but we do not believe we have ever read an article which gave the real reason. The environment of country life is supposed to have developed stronger men rather than the restrictions of the city. We are told boys learned more in the little red school house than the city boy learned In his city classes. There Is supposed to have been lesa diversion, less temptation In the life of the country boy and he therefore applied himself more diligently. These facts may all be true, but the reason there are so many successful country bred boys now achieving success In the cities Is not alone due to these facts. Few men gain real success or national prominence under the age ot fifty, and fifty years ago only 16 per cent of the population fit the country was to be found In the cities. Did you ever think of that? The growth of our great cities has taken place within the past fifty years and previous to that time 84 per cent of the population lived on farms and in small towns. I So don't get all puffed up over your country boy's ability to out-strip the city chap in the race ot life. i There is no particular virtue in rural living tn Itself and today it is more than likely that city environment en- , courages talent and develops special abilities to a great- '■■ er point than the rural communities. i Thc smaller towns must keep pace with the cities if they hope to hold their ambitious young men. The country school must give Its children the same advantages that the city school affords If we are to hold our own against the tide of city population. The writer believes that life ln the country, or In the rural communities, offers more of health, happiness and the real joy of living than can be found in the congested cities, but It is all bunk to claim that the majority ot successful men and men of reputation come from the farm. Thc next decade will see the ratio changed. It has been true in the past because the rural population tar out-numbered the city population, but that ls rapidly changing. The real fact of the matter Is that success and fame In later life depend entirely on the boy. If he has the genius, the stlck-to-lt-lveness and the nerve to work hard he wlll get to the top ot the ladder whether he comes from the barnyard or the apartment house. Cumberland Hosiery CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Janet E. Whyte take this opportunity of tendering their heartfelt thanks to all those friends who so kindly loaned cars and for other valuable assistance rendered at the time of our bereavement, also tor the many beautiful floral tributes received, and expressions of sympathy on the death of a loving mother. Ladies' Art Silk Hose in the Shades of Beige, Bamboo and Black. Special at per pair 85c Aprons— "Polly Prim" Aprons in the new 50c styles each Special at Dress Ginghams— 34 inch Dress Ginghams in new Stripes and Checks (J»-| AA Special 3 yds. for.. tplelrU O U N A R D S ANCHOR jrir-fC'U-.an-NALDsO'N CANADIAN SERVICE FROM HALIFAX To Plymouth-Cherbourg-Iondon Ausonla Mar. 22. To Queenstown and Liverpool Carmania Mar. 15, Alaunia Apr. 12 FROM NEW YORK To Queenstown and Liverpool Carmania Mar. 13 Auranla Mar. 20 To Cherbourg and Southampton Aqultanla Mar. 20, Apr. It, May 5. Berengarla Mar. 31, Apr. 21, May 12 Mauretania Apr. 7, 28, May 19 To Londonderry and Glasgow Cameronla. Mar. 13, Apr. 10 Caledonia Mar. 27 California Apr. 3 To Plymouth-Cherbonrg-London Ausonla Mar. 20, Antonia Apr. 3 Ascanla Apr. 10 Lancastrla May 1 To Plymouth.Cherbourg-Hamburg Andanla Mar. 13, Apr. 17, May 22. FROM BOSTON To Queenstown and Liverpool Auranla Mar. 21, Samaria Apr. IS Money orders and drafts at lowest rates. Full Information from Agents or Company's Oftlces, G22 Hastings St. W., Vancouver, B. C. Whitewear— Odd Lines in Ladies' White- wear at Bargain Prices. Courtenay Commercial School Individual Tuition in SHORTHAND - TYPEWRITING — BOOK KBBPIHS BUSINESS METHODS New Location Opposite Corfield's Gara*e. NOTICE On and after this data any person •r persons found removing coal or other material from tha yards, ears er property of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited without a permit will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. CANADIAN COLLIERIES (DUNSMUIR) LIMITHD. Millinery— Special Showing of the newest Creations in Spring and Easter ready-to-wear and Trimmed Hats. Ilo-llo Theatre, Cumberland MONDAY AND |TUESDAY March 8 and 9 MILTON WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY j|| Cumberland Supply Co. aa I man. a - m I I.II r * March 10 and 11 WUUim Fox frtsentt Whin yon are In naed ot a Plumbing at Heating Engineer, See R. RUSHTON Phone 114 Phone 167 Courtenay or Cumberland Your needs wilt reeeive Immodlatr attention. OR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Offlce Cor. ol Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land In Land Recording District of Nanaimo (Nelson Land District, British Columbia), and situate on the East Coast ot Denman Island in the County ot Nanaimo and Province aforesaid, .waters of Lambert Channel, foreshore of the North Half of the South East Quarter ot Section 16 Denman Island aforesaid. TAKE NOTICE that I. Bert Higgins, of the City of Courtenay ln said County and Province, a Timber Dealer, intend to apply for a lease of the following described lands: Commencing at a post set at the North East corner of the North Half of the South East Quarter of Section 16; thence Southerly following the East boundary, at high tide mark, of said land a distance of. 1320 feet to a post on said East boundary on said laud; thence at right angles Easterly a distance of 350 teet thence at right angles North a distance of 1320 feet; thence at right angles a distance of 350 teet to the point of commencement and containing 10 acres more or less. BERT HIGGINS Applicant. Dated 22nd day of February, A. D. 1926. 9-16 NANAIMO LAND -RECORDING DISTRICT, NANAIMO TAKE NOTICE that I, Jean Trea- nor. ot Calgary, Alta, housewife, Intend to apply for a lease ot the following described lands, situated in Henry Bay on Denman Island, as follows: commencing at post located about throe chains north of wharf, thence about three chains In westerly direction to low water mark, thence fifty chains in northernly direction. Dated 8th. January, 1926, 5-11 JEAN TREANOR. SATURDAY SPECIALS MEAT PIES ASSORTED PASTRY BUTTER HORNS Apple, Lemon and Pineapple Pies. Try our Cracked Wheat Loaf Marocchi Bros. PHONE 11 CUMBERLAND, B.C. Lots of Money. April 7th Wed'y. after Easter. Next FRIDAY and SATURDAY, March 12 and 13 Syd Chaplin in "The Man on the Box* Rickson's Old Stand — Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland FREE BROOMSI FREE BROOMS! Read this and learn how to secure a "6c 5-strIng Broom FREE OF CHARGE1 On Saturday, March 6th, we will on every $5.00 cash order of Groceries give you a good 5-string Broom for 25c. On a 110.00 cash order one of our excellent 75c. Brooms Free. (Excluding Flour, Sugar aud Lard) Be sure to secure oue of these Brooms and sweep away high prices and the high coat of living by purchasing your Groceries at the Cumberland Supply GROCERY SPECIALS SATURDAY ONLY Fresh Ground Coffee, per lb .55 Bulk Tea, the best, at a low cost .65 Helm Pork and Beans (with Tomato Sauco) tails, 2 for M Heinz Pork and Beans (with Tomato Sauce) Flats, 7 for $1.00 Canned Peas and Corn, 5 for .90 Rowntrees Pure Cocoa, Vs lb tin Si Crlsco, 6 lb tins S1.90 Crlsco, 1 Ib Hub ,11 Heinz Pure Malt Vinegar M Grlmbles Pure Malt Vinegar, 16 oz JH> Heinz Ketchup, per bottle M Magic Baking Powder, 12 oz. tins M Royal Baking Powder, 12 oz. tins M Pure Orange Marmalade, 4 Ib tins SA Shredded Wheat, per package 1» Toilet Paper, 6 rolls .25 Quaker Rolled Oats, per pkg J)» Green Peas, 3 lbs. for Hi Pearl Barley, 3 lbs. for .26 No. 1 Jap Rice, 6 lbs. for .45 Red Arrow Soda Biscuits, per pkg .25 Sun Klst Oranges, 3 doz, for $1.00 Royal and White Swan Washing Powder „ M Blue Ribbon Tea, per Ib JO Great West Tea, per lb .75 Great West Coffee, per lb .6,1 AGENTS FOR SHELLY'S BREAD AND CAKES Fresh for Saturday—Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Cabbage, Head Lettuce, Rhubarb and Lemons. Don't make any mistake but be at the Cumberland Suply early. CUMBERLAND SUPPLY CO. Phone 166 P. O. Box 205 FniDAY, MARCH 6, 1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE ¥ School Report Division 1. Teacher, H. E. Murray. Percentage of attendance, 93.43; perfects, 16. Honor Roll—Stephen Jackson, Harold Conrod, Robert Osborne, Klshlo Kaga, Josephine Freeburn, Norman j Gordon, Isabel Brown, Beatrice Cav- Frelonl. ellero, Jean Johnson, -Mary Jackson. Division 2, Orade 7. Teacher. T. A. Gallivan. No. on roll, 33; percentage Div. 3, Grades 7 and 6A. Teacher, I. McFadyen. Percentage of attend- of attendance, 90; parfecu-, 18; no.! ance, 36.1; perfects, 18; no. of lates, of lates, 1. i 1. Honor Roll—Oswald Held, Dorothy I Honor Roll—Aida Mltsuyie, Mag- of lates, 0. nUs Brown, *Jean Brown, Hatsumt Mujahara, Yoshio Kawaguchl, Annie Young. Division 4, Grade Sn. 6 A and B. Teacher, C. MacKinnon. Percentage Of attendance. 83.71; perfects, 13; no. IB»'«MMM Public subscription n » vited for a new ittut of— $45,000,000 Dominion of Canada Refunding Loan 1926 Twenty-Year l}i% Bonds Dated February 1st, 1926 ..** Due February UU 1946 Principal payable at the Offlce of the Receiver-Genera/ at Ottawa, or that of the Assistant Receivers-General at Halifax, St. John, Charlottetown, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Rejrina, Calgary or Victoria. Semi-annual interest (February 1st and August 1st) payable at any branch in Canada of any chartered Bank. Denominations': $100, $500, $1,000. All bonds may be registered as to principal only, and bonds in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $100,000 may be fully registered. These bonds are authorized under Acts of the Dominion of Canada, and both principal and interest are a charge upon the Consolidated Revenue Fund. They are secured by the full credit and taxing power of the Dominion of Canada. This offering is made subject to prior sale and advance in price, and the' right is reserved to allot a 'ess amount of bonds than applied for. ■ .. These bonds are offered for delivery, in interim form, when, as and if. issued and delivered to us. Price* 97 and interest, yielding 4.73% Orders may be telephoned or telegraphed {collect) to any of the undersigned, or may be submitted through your usual bond dealer, stock exchange broker or through any bank in Canada. Bank of Montreal Wood, Gundy & Company Limited Royal Bank of Canada Dominion Securities Corporation, ■ X i.t'iHaA ■- Canadian Bank of Commerce Ij.iiiled A. E. Ames & Company, Draiitod The National City Company," Limited Honor Roll, A —Cozuko Iwasa Muriel Partridge, Catherine Brown, Cyril Davis. B—Lorna Osborne, Dllys Williams. Division 6, Grade Sr. 7. Teacher, R Hood. No. on roll, 36; percentage of attendance, S9; perfects, 12; no. of lates, 1. Honor Roll—Lillian Picketti, Masa- lu Sora, Audrey Gear, .Muriel Harrison, Helen Morrison, Ben Nicholas. Division 6, Grades Jr. and Sr. 5. Teacher, V. Aspesy. No. on roll, 43; percentage of attendance, 86.8; no. of lates, 3; perfects, 16. Honor Roll, Sr. 5—Klshlo Nakamura, Thora Keeler and Willie MacNaughton, equal; Klyoko Abe. Jr. 6 —Willie Logan. Doris Drew. David Hunden. Division 7, Grade 4. Teacher, B. M. Bickle. No. on roll, 38; percent age of attendance, 83.8; perfects, 16 no. of lates, 0. Honor Roll—Rhoda Walton, Madge Bryan, Kate Oyama, James Osborne, Shegimi Maruya, Peter Bono. Division 8, Grade 4 Jr. Teacher, G. M. McFadyen. No. on roll, 34; percentage of attendance, 89,8; perfects, 19; no. of lates, 1. Honor Roll —Ada Tso, Margaret Marpole. Mary Coleman, Jean Quinn Teruko Kiyonaga. Doreen Bickerton Division 9, Grade 3. Teacher, C Carey. No. on roll, 38; percentage of attendance, 89.7; perfects,'IH; no. of lates, 2. Honor Roll—Mary Read, Jean Miller, Isobel Vincent, Harue Okata, Margaret Beveridge and Tommy MacMillan. equal. Division 10, Grade 3 Jr. Teacher, P. Hunden. Percentage of attendance, 93.2; perfects, 23; no. of lates, 1. Honor Roll—Thelma, Freloni, Rosie Marocchi and Heroshl Ogaki, equal; Roddy Selfe, Edith Hughes, Chrissle Edwards, Nellie Ramsell. Division 11, Grade 2, Sr. and Jr. Teacher, J. E. Robertson. Percentage of attendance, 86.92; perfects, 16; no. of lates, 2. Honor Roll, Sr. 2—Margaret Shortt, Hanaye Nakayulchl, Jean Sommerville. Jr. 2—Masaka Hara, Charlie Read, Billy Hunden. Division 12, Grades 1 Sr. Hnd 2 Jr. Teacher, C. Richardson. Percentage of attendance, 86.61; perfects. 15; no. of lates, 3. Honor Roll, Grade 1—Norma Cavellero, Albert Hicks, nonald Spooner, Sahae Aida, Bobby Rutherford. Oswald Wycherley. Grade 2—Mishlo Yagauchi. Division 13, Grade IB. Teacher, Eva G. Drader. Percentage of attendance. 89; perfects. 12; no. on roll, 38; no. of latas, 7. Honor Roll—Marcus Grant. Tommy Contl, Dorothy Malpass, Leone Brown, Dorothy Prior. Marie Jackson. •a3*.iW -'■——BWBWBBBaBgaMleinWMpa rriHTV8 r "TT* rniaVlT.nlla.iMi I SOLEX LAMPS Electric Lamps ef Quality Tungsten and Nitrogen TUNGSTEN LAMPS IB watt "B" lamps 82c. 85 watt "B" lamps 82c. 40 watt "B" lambs 82c. 80 watt "B" lamps 82c. 80 watt "B" lamps 87c. NITROGEN LAMPS 78 watt "C" lamps 65e. 100 watt "C" lamps *....65e. 180 watt "C" lamps 85e. 200 watt "C" lamps $1.15 300 watt "C" laiinps |2.00 Said Br Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" This is a '/a-in.valve for use on domestic hot water supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused by ranges and tank heaters. APPROVED Both Red Top Relief Valves are approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by State and Municipal Bureaus of Water and Boiler Inspection. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS CO. Limited. G. W. CLINTON, Managing Director. Lumber In every sorts of building materials, MOULDINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS. : ~ SHINGLES. KILN DRIED FLOORINGS, AND FURNISHINGS WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHARGES Royston Lumber Co. Limited. CUMBERLAND, B. C. , PWiuus-c /f"t»«>"»: «« Cowunay CAR for HIRE At The Royal Candy Store Or Phone 25 Residence Phone 22 See Geo. Mason SYNOPSIS OF UNOACT MOMENTS ffli'MHHlE'SH^^ b o 11 bi Ira I MATERIAL OF ANY DESCRIPTION Call and See Our Stocks Get Our Figures EDWARDS LUMBER COMPANY LTD. Mill Street, Courtenay Phone 17 P.O. Box 62 PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Grown hinds may be pre-empted by Brlti -ii subjects over 18 years of age, and by aliens on declaring Intension to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and improvement for agricultural purposes. Full information concerning regulations regarding Pre-emptions Is given in Bulletin No. 1, Land Series, 'How to i're-empt Land," copies of which can be olitnined free of charge by addressing the Department -of Lands, Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent. Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and which Is not timber- land, ie, carrying over 5,000 board feel per acre west ol the Coast Range and S.iiiio feet per acre east of that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Land Recording Division, ill which tlie land applied tor Is situated, and are made ou printed forms, copies of which can be obtained Irom the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions muat be occupied for live years and improvements made to value of $10 per acre, including clearing nnd cultivating at least fire acres, before a Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed Information see the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land.". PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being Umberlaiid. for agricultural purposes; minimum price of first-class 'arable) land la IS per acre, nnd second-class (grazing) laud $2.50 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands Is given in Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Landa." Mill, factory, or industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres. may be purchased or leased, the conditions Including payment rf stmnpage. HOMESTEAD MUSKS Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesltes, conditional upon a dwelling being erected In the lirst year, title being obtained nfler rosidence and Improvement conditions are fulfilled nnd land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing nnd industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres mny lie lensed hy one person or ■ company. GRAZING Under the Grazing Act the Province is divided Into grating districts and the range administered under a Orating Commissioner. Annual grazing permits are Issued based in numbers ranged, priority being given to established owners. Stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free, or partially free, permits are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to ten b»nd. LADYSMITH WILL HOLD FALL SHOW LADYSMITH, March 3.—A publlc meeting was held Friday night of the citizens of Ladysmith and surrounding districts to consider the feasibility of holding the annual Fall Show. The President of the Society in his opening remarks to a very enthusiastic gathering stated although the Fall Fair had the reputation of being one of the best In the Province, the Directors felt that the Public in general was not taking the interest It should, but seeing so large a gathering he was convinced that the whole district would be aroused and a bigger and better show would be the result this year. It was decided that if the dates were suitable to the Department of Agriculture the show be held on Wednesday and Thursday of the second week of September. The Secretary of the Society was instructed to get into communication with the various Farmer locals informing them of this fact and asking each district to send in a district exhibit as well as their Individual ones. The School hoards of the city and district are to be communicated with, asking their cooperation to have their schools put In a school exhibit. It was decided that on the second day of the show to hold a big Held day Including sports, games, etc.. and to finish up the evening with a monster dance. Ladysmith being the only place between Parksvllle and Duncan to hold a Fall Fair It Is to be hoped this year that entries will come In from exhibitors from all over this large area. After the Secretary receives the replies from his letters to the various locals another public meeting is to be held to go further Into their plans and to appoint various committees to attend the days' affairs. * Any further information can be obtained by writing the Secretary. P. O. Box 102. Ladysmith. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear husband, John Marsden. who died March 5th. 1924. "Relentless death amongst us comes, And bitter grlel Imparts; It takes the loved one from our homo But 'never from our hearts." Inserted by his loving wife and family. Cumberland. B. C. r»r)H>riill Equipped with starter $85.00 extra All price* f. o. 6. Ford, Ontario Government Tax Extra Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Ford, Ontario •grg-^MBbJ Marconi Radio FOR THREE YEARS PEOPLE HAVE DEMANDED SUCH RADIO RECEIVERS VI t-U ACHIEVEMENTS WORTHY OF THE Vi nere tncy are -of radio see them; hear Buy them knowing you are acquiring perfect receivers that will give YOU YEARS of service I CANADIAN MARCONI COMPANY Sold by the Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM. MERRIFIELD, Proprietor GOOD ACCOMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE We're Proud of our Bargains We've a right to be proud of our bargains! The choicest Groceries, and at such low Prices FRELONE'S GROCERY STORE Cor. Ilk ■■! DuMoir. Phone Ut Cumberland UNION HOTEL CU«BIBIAH», ■. C Comfort and Hoaellke service. II rooms, elestrteaMr kMMt Excellent cuisine— for reservations Pkoao II. I. TiTU, MMuatr. Sarticlpate, In order that bonds will e available, it Is expected that it wilt again be necessary to allot larger buyers a less amount than applied for. The proceeds ol the Issue are to be used tor refunding purposes and will be applied toward retiring $70,000,000 of short term-Notes, and $25,000,000 ot Bonds, maturing April 1st. Both Issues were payable In United States funds and the new issue is another step toward meeting the financial requirements of the Government by borrowing at home rather than abroad. In the present case, the interest coupons on the new bonds will be payable only In Canada, whereas the Notes and Bonds being refunded were payable in United States funds. The bonds run for a longer term than any other direct Dominion bond available ln the market. Dealers are urging clients to forward applications as quickly as possible, In order to ensure fulfilment of orders. THE PUZZLE CORNER Puzzle No. 65 A REBUS - When the wintry tempests roar Hoarsely 'round the cotter's door, My cheerful whole Its comfort lends And for his labor makes amends. Curtail and you perhaps may see That good or 111 proceeds from me; Fountain ot virtue or of strife, I cheer or sadden mortal lite; The extreme letters sweep away, And I'll receive whate'er you say. earnings of the P. B. i K. road would bc 6 percent upon the entire stock issue, but as there is $4,000,000 in preferred stock, up on which ls paid 71/**! per cent interest, the road is therefore only able to pay 5 per cent Interest upon the common stock. What Is the total amount ot this year's common stock dividends?* Puzzle No. 68 Behead a wound and leave a kind of wood. Behead a vessel and leave a part of the human bod.,-. Behead a perfume and leave a coin. Behead an occupation and leave something to work with. Behead an animal and leave a fluid. Puzzle No. 69 What six rivers All the following descriptions? One Is the vanquished victim's cry. Two is the vender's plea to buy. Three marks a sound and healthy mind. In four an admiral we And. Five swiftly follows ABC. Six is the bridal blossom tree. Additional puzzles, as well as tho answers to the above, will appear In this column next week. Puzzle No. 66 Find the city concealed in each of these sentences'. It required 10 minutes for Sara to gather her wits. She was an expert carver on a ham bone. Whether I ever receive the goods or not, I have the satisfaction of having paid for them. Puzzle No. 67 The present net income from the Answers to Last Week's Punlee No. 60—From the facts given it can be proved that 5 tumblers,equal the weight of a bottle. No. 01—The word "RAT-IF-I-CAT- I-ON." No. 62—Fennate, Open, Penguin, Deepen, Pennant, Pending, Pensive, Pentecost, Penchant, Aspen, Penalty, Penniless. No. 63—The largest bird weighed sixteen pounds and the smaller four pounds. No. 64—He paid (150 for one cow and ?50 for the other. (ktmAfiijb iA dtiiictled THE CANADA STARCH CO.. LIMITED MONTREAL EDWARDSBtJRG CROWN BRAND SYRUP •0 14. PETER McNIVEN TRUCK AND GENERAL DELIVERY PETER McNIVEN—CUMBERLAND Phone 150 Coal Wood, Ashes and Hauling of Every Description At Reasonable Prices. MANN'S BAKERY For Quality Bread, High Class Cakes and Pastries, Scotch Oat Cakes and Mixed Cookies SATURDAY SPECIALS Cream Rolls, Cream Buns, Cream Cakes and Cream Sponges Doughnuts Our Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls are a Treat All Orders Delivered k a FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1D26. THE CUMBERLAND IBLANDEB, CUMBERLAND. B. C. ■hi PAGE FIVE News of Courtenay and Surrounding District jHon. E. D. Barrow | Heard By Farmers | (Continued trom Page One) CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK {of a dally boat service, he thought. I This daily milk market would lead : to business ln other farm commodi- ] ties. It was no good for the individ- I ual to attempt it without organlza- | tlon with a centre In Courtenay and : lo keep the farmers Informed what i was required for tbe market. It was absolutely necessary to control the i amounts of the various products to j be offered as a surplus once on the ' market would smash the market and Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS | SPECIALLY CATERED TO | w * Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" u TAXI TKLEPIIONE- -100 TAXI TAXI TAXI TAXI ASK FOB CHAKXIE DALTON W. P. Symons • - Proprietor I P. P. HARRISON ■ABBI8TKB ond SOLICITOR NOTIBr PUBLIC CUMBERLAND • ■ • B.C. j The "GEM" Barber Shop Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Ladles' hair cut, any at., le 50c Children's hair cut any style 35c it would bo better to feed any surplus to the hogs. In answer to a question "What would you do with the Creamery if you sent the milk to Powell River?" It was explained that there would still be plenty of milk for the local butter factory. Mr. McPhersoil thought the acquisition of a boat was the wrong end to start ut. There were lots of people In the boat business he thought; and lt was a matter of developing the production first. Mayor McKenzie said he was pleased to see that work was being done along the right lines. When the farmers were prosperous the business men' were prosperous too. As mayor of the city he extended a hearty welcome to Mr. Barrow and Mr. Harrison. .Mi-. McPherson on calling on Mr. Barrow, said he was sure he could say that everyone was glad to have Mr. Barrow present. MR. BARROW'S AII1IBES8 In the course of bis address the Minister of Agriculture snld that the talk he had been listening to had been consistently practical. Knowing of the conditions of the logging camps and the pulp mills within reach of the farmer he was surprised the business of supplying these markets had not been aggressively got at before. There was no doubt that the farmers ot this district were favorably situated. He thought they were now starting with the right ideas and the only difficulty that might be experienced was finding a man with enough backbone to return to the pro ducer the ten or fifteen per cent, of Inferior produce that was likely to be brought ln by some farmers. It was such men who did more to hold the the dairymen as a whole, would not act collectively. It would be necessary [the speaker said, to organize to supply all the requirements of the market contemplated, all the time; and it would be good business to buy what could not be produced rathei than lose an order. As Individuals you canuot tlo anything, warned the speaker, your efforts must be through organization. He felt no doubt thai the Creamery would handle the vegetables and fruit and that possibly the meats had belter be handled by some other organization, lt was noi possible to tell exactly what would be produced by organized production; but any surplus should be fed on thc farm. The most importana thing for success was the maintaining of a standard of quality as good, if no! better than was at present obtainable from the produce men nt lhe coust. "The situation appears to be the mosl hopeful I've seen" said Mr. Barron* He didn't wax enthusiastic to the ideu of a central warehouse as he though; It would add expense and would lead to many qualities. FLUID MILK farmers back than anything he knewj of. It was selfishness on the part of I those few producers who were unable to take a brosd enough view to see that the prosperity of all meant Ihe prosperity of each. He told how the Fraser Valley dairymen had lost s quarter of a million dollars because Undoubtedly the market for fresh milk was well worth looking after. Experience goes to show that the fluid milk-market is the most profitable way of disposing of the product of the dairy cow. Butter wns the next best and cheese after that. With a market within eighteen miles ready to take three to four hundred gallons a day. the matter of transportation by water should not be difficult. He knew thai Comox had established a good market for Its butter at best price.* but the sale of milk should pay even better; and it seemed thc most obvious way of .Improving the lot of the farmer j He compared the situation with that | of the farmers supplying Prince Rupert, Ocean Falls and Anyox. He stressed the necessity of working with the business men of the town and obtaining their help. It-Is very I E L SAUNDERS UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRER. It pay* to have y.nir shoes repaired as they wear longer after repairing than when new. I aim to give thi best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE I'AMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Store me COPPER TRAILS m Extending to various parts of southwestern British m Columbia, the copper trails which we call telephone §§| lines are ready to carry long-distance conversations g§ at speeds ranging from 8,000 to 178,000 miles per g| second. When speed counts—Long Distance. ii WE HAVE A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY Try our Layer Cafes, they are lovely PURCHASE YOUR BREAD AND CAKES AT McBRYDE'S BAKERY AND TEA ROOMS The White Stor (First-class Certificate for Cake and Confectionery.) Courtenay, B. C. encouraging to find the farmers considering these matters in such a practical way and the Department of Agriculture was always ready to help those farmers that were willing to help themselves. His Department had therefore decided to appoint a District Representative for the Comox area. It would be the duty of that representative to assist the farmers as far as wns In his power to do so. Captain Bates wanted to know when the appointment would be made as he was thinking of asking the District Representative some questions In the morning if possible. Mr. Bairow could not promise the appoint ment before the first of April, how- evor. - Mr, Rossiter. of Nob Hill, said It wus very encouraging to nn amateur fanner like himself to know that there would be someone to help solie Ills difficulties. He also voiced his appreciation of the educational lectures which huve been provided by the Department through the good olllces of the Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association. Mr. W. A. B. Paul spoke on the matter of production. He thought that the farmers could handle some of the logging companies supplies of vegetables and meats. It was necessary to find out what was wanted and then to find those who would grow lt. It might be best to treat the first year as experimental and not expect too much. He was of the opinion that it would be necessary to pool the price of certain grades of vegetables and also It would be necessary to take all the growers produced. If this was done the growers would havo to tie themselves to a Vegetable Growers' Association and It wns on Mr. Paul's mot- Ion that such an association was formed. A committee of three consisting of Messrs H. P. Allberry, R. lit. Halliday, and N. A. Pritchard was appointed with power to add to Its number for the formation ot this I association. Mr. Wm. Duncan and Mr. Alec. Urquhart also spoke on matters pertaining to the Creamery Association and the Comox Co-operative Society respectively. Other speakers were Mr. A. E. Bennet of Little River. Mr. Bullock and Mr. Norman Pritchard. Mr. P. L. Anderton, Captain H. A. Pattlnson and others. an's dress. In which disguise he manages to make his way to the street. Eventually, lie reaches the homo of his friend, but the friend's clothes do not fit him, being made for a man weighing about 300 ponuds. Just then announcement Is made that bis friend's brother, a bishop, is on his way to the house and he had sent his clothes cm in advance to be pressed. Tom seizes on the clerical garments and finds them a perfect fit. Just as he ls about to leuvc, his I friend's wife enters and mistakes j him for the real bishop, she never ■ having met the latter. From then on, the fun Is fast anil furious. The ' hapless hero becomes involved In more trouble. Eventually, of course, be just manages to clear himself and the final fadeout Is a riot of laughs and chuckles. CONCERT BIG SUCCESS BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY §jj ll!ll,UlllllllIIIlll!IHIIIIIil!lll!l!lll!lllll!lli^! THUMBNAIL THEME OF DENNY'S LATEST Following Is tllc theme of Reginald Denny's latest picture. "What Hau,- pened to Jones," which will be shown at the (lately Theatre tomorrow at ?: 30, 7 and 9 p.m. Tom Jones, a wealthy bible manufacturer, on lhe eve of his marriage, promises bi^ fiancee to travel the paih of sti'etest rectitude. Unfortunately for his promise, -he is Inveigled Into a poker game which is raided by the police. In his efforts to c icape from the law, he exits via the, tlrc-escape only to find himself In a woman's Turkish Bath. The steam room I ecomes too hot for blm and he sheds his clothes. Discovery being Imminent, he purloins a worn- ON THE wmmm. mm •?//'Steel Standard and lounst Sleeping Cqrs. Dinind Cars Drauiind Pbom- Comparf -nsr —■: ™™t- Utoty. Observation Through c"rs Radio£flapped Baggage Checked For Further Information, Fares, Reservations etc., apply to EDWARD W. BICKLE, Agent Cumberland, B. C. Telephone 85 m&0 v-Kn-ts A Most Enjoyable Meal With Comox Creamery Products STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos fer Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones" 4 and 61 M OST good housewives specify COMOX CREAMERY PRODUCTS for their tables. Largely of course, because they know they are the very best. Have YOU tried them vet? OBTAINABLE AT ALL GOOD GROCERY STORES THROUGHOUT THE COMOX DISTRICT Don't forget. April 7th. Wednesday after Easter. Comox Creamery Association COURTENAY. Mar. 2—The concert and social evening staged by the St. George's Unted Young Peoples' Guild held fn thc Booth hall on Monday evening was a most successful affair, It was the lirst thing of the kind to be undertaken by the recently formed guild and no doubt the mem bers feel encouraged by thc success of the venture. A capital program of vocal nnd instrumental musical numbers had been arranged and they were thoroughly enjoyed by the au- lence that filled (he hall to capacity. Equally enjoyable was the playlet, "Evening Dress Indispensable" which the programme described as 'utterly nonsensical.' This one act farce concerned an astonishingly young widow named Mrs. Waybury (.Miss Moncrleff .Sheila her daughter, aged twenty-one who has abandoned the frivolities of of youth lo pursue tlic'studies of art, Miss Sutherland. Nellie the maid was played by Miss W. Ball. Geoffreey Chandler age twenty-live (Mr, R. Sutherlad) iu love with Sheila und G. Conaught age forty (.Mr. Williamson) a suitor to .Mrs. Waybury. The scene was laid In Mrs. Wuybury's drawing room at 5.30 on a spring nfternoon. The programme also Included Ladles Trio (the Misses Rossiter. McPherson and M. Sutherland). Another one act play called the mad tea party a la Alice In Wonderland, Miss Irene Clark was the door-mouse. Miss Ina Smith "Alice" Mr. S. Williams the mad Hatter and .Mr. Allies Piatt the March Hare. Recitations were given by Mr. Williamson and .Mr. Williams Mr. Pritchard nnd Miss Clark. Miss Williams gave a whistling solo and j the vocal soloists were .Mrs. P. Booth and the Rev. W. T. Beattie. .Mr. B. Smith a clarinet solo. A troop of minstrels (Messrs. H. Thorp, M. Piatt. L. .Moody nnd S. Williams and the orchestra composed of Miss Jessie McPherson. and Messrs. Piatt. Venables. S. Smith. It Rutherford. H. Thorp and I.. Moody added much to the evening's entertainment, During the evening refreshments were served to all presenl and a most enjoyable social time was spent GAIETY Courtenay Mon, Tues., Weds MARCH 8, 9. 10. Courtenay, B. C. <*,•*», HmM Me AHA tnsrntllmmm David Butler Alice Calhoun laTfhleen CalhouavThcodor* Lorok Helen*Costello EJIUtclatt** duties F. Reioaer i tn Cturles "Chuck* Rets ner fauMnoH CbsiteeLague PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MARCH !i, 1S12G, March Records INSTRUMENTAL DANCE NUMBERS "That Certain Party" Fox Trot "I Wish't I Was in Peoria" Fox Trot "Sweet and Low Down" Fox Trot "In Your Green Hat" Fox Trot VOCAL "I Never Knew" Gene Austin "I'm Sitting on Top of the World" Frank Crumit "D'ye Love Me?" Gladys Rice and Billy Murray "The Unknown Soldier's Grave" Vernon Dalhart AGENTS FOR THE NEW ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA Lang's Drug Store The Rexall-Kodak Store "It Pays to Deal at Lang's Used Cars Every Car fully Guaranteed—Easy Terms. FORD COUPE, late model. Has been privately owned. Good battery, tires and (JM FA extras, Price tjJ'itlU FORD DELIVERY. New Top. (fclOK Good condition *pLuO CHEVROLET TOURING. Late Model. Good tires new Top and back. Repainted QP«10'-- EVE OF DEPARTURE (Continued from Page One) say that I was gratified nt being asked and grateful for the opportunity afforded to try and express my appreciation for Mrs. Hood. "1 arrived in Cumberland a few months utter she did. so though not associated with her as many ot* you, still, from the side lines so to speak, I have been able to form a good con- \\ ception of her public splritedness and ■ work for this community. "During the war as President of. die He'd Cross Society, she exhibited wonderful powers of organisation and all those connected with her in thnt ; work admired her unfailing tact and unflagging industry. "So far as her church work is concerned many of you are better able to speak on that than I am but I wish especially to thank her for her work among the young girls of the city—1 refer particularly to the C. G. I T. Now I do not wish to dwell on the sad side of this occasion but I wish to assure Mrs. Hood ot the , sorrow we feel at losing her and her j family from our midst. Not merely , for the loss of her work among us j but ol her friendship and personality, j "I mast confess that 1 was only asked to read nn address so will ask ] Mrs. Hood to forgive these few halting words, knowing that many present could express these sentiments far better bul I assure her that no one could' do so with greater slncertly." New Spring Goods -I For the Household The bright days are here, and so are our many new bright attractive accessories to the home, which makes and freshens up tbe place we live in. SCOTCH ECRU MADRAS of excellent quality, even wave, well covered grounds, with border effect. 30 inches wide, Priced nl 45f per yard. FINEST QUALITY SCOTCH MADRAS MUSLIN—A vely attractive curtain material; guaranteed to give good satisfaction, is easy to launder, 50 Inches wide, 05f> por yard. FILET NETS in a lnrgo assortment of qualities am! designs with lace borders, 30 Inches wide und 48 Inches wide al prices lo meet your purse. 35c, 50c, 75c, up to $1.2*>. ». FRILLED CURTAIN MARQUISETTE-llils Curtain Material is a most desirable and attractive muslin. 30 lucehs wide, and priced nt "5c or ,*! yards for $1.(10. DOMESTIC CRETONNES—Good value in a llii Inch vide Cretonne with floral colorings lo match most wall impels. Conies in a wide variety of designs, prices from *t.">f per yd. DRYGOODS & GENT'S FURNISHINGS iiimmLni^rnnnM^vsrm a WELSH KIDDIES SPENT PLEASANT EVENING The Welsh children of Cumberland held a delightful evening at the Hollo Hall on Tuesday evening last, when, emulating their seniors of tlle previous evening, they also had u supper, concert and dance. A most enjoyable time was spent by all iib attendance and those taking part In tbe conceit werc-rWelsb National Anthem. Mrs. Rogers; Dances by Alary Jackson, Peggy Roberts, and Bessie Carney; Recitations by Dllys Williams, Editli Morgan. Dora Davies. John D. Morgan and Rae Uetse; Songs by Nan MacKinnon, Chrissle Robertson, Samuel Williams; Instrumental items by Rae und Hibbert McLeod, Dave Hunden, John Bannerman Cyril Davis, Jack Hill anil Samuel Davis. Mr, W..Jackson also delighted the guests with a banjo solo. Tlle dance which followed wa:. a huge success, great; praise being due the youthful orchestra composed of Miss Pearl Hunden, Masters Jack Hill,- Sam Davis, .-Hibbert and Rue McLeod and John Bannerman, EATING BOILED SHOE MADE COMEDY SCENE shoe—boiled—is To eat cue's own something. But, to eat that same shoe—artist tcally—is an achievement! | This is done by Charlie Chaplin in [ his famous comedy, "The Gold Rush," coming to the Ilo-llo Theatre Thursday. Friday and nturduy, March 18, 111 ami 20. In what is claimed to be a delightful delineation of great artistry, the public sees Charlie Chaplin as the Lone Prospector and .Mack Swnln as Big Jim McKay In a lonely cabin; stormbound in the barren wastes of! Alaska. They have been starving for [ days. In desperation, Charlie has removed one ot his big, worn-out, dilapidated shoes, boiling it with tender care, be serves it a la Rltz Chef. The two eat this shoe. And In so doing thoy make the spectators really think tbey are enjoying the repast. Thin. Is an achievement in art. For the fact that the very thought of eating a shoe is offensive to good t,pste, but tbe shading of this subject--which could bc so easily be made repulsive—is so deftly portrayed, ihat while convulsed with laugh- tor, the spectator will always remember lhe scene as one of the delicious high lights ot the "Gold Rush." «1 I