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VICTORIA ^ Provincial Library <<f T11F" CUMBERLAND ISLANDER With which Is consolidated the Cumberland Sews, FORTIETH YEAR—No. 13. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, .MARCH 26, 1921. SUBSCRIPTION PRICK: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. The Fire Chief Condems School Fire Escape C. B. Wood, B.A., Read a Very Instructive Paper on Homework to P.-T. Association The regular monthly meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association was held ln the school on Monday evening last, Mr. John Sutherland presiding, There was a good attendance of parents and teachers. Fire Chief Banks gave a report of his examination of the lire escape in tlie nc«* building. He condemned the ladder portion and recommended that tbe stairway lie continued to the ground. He also advised tbat a 2-Iueli pipe should be placed iu tlie old building and that the window leading to the lire escape there should be replaced by a door. Considerable discussion followed, in which it was pointed out that the old building was tbe more dangerous. Fire Chief Banks mentioned the fact tbat many years ago the matter had been agitated and material was actually to hand for the construction of two escapes, but nothing was done. President Sutherland stated that the position was serious, and appointed a committee of three to confer with the School Trustees on the question. The President reported that the question of accommodation for pupils nlong the Koyston Road was taken up by the recent delegation to Victoria, and was now under consideration by tho Government. Mr. C. B. Wood. B.A., then read a very instructive paper on Homework, which was very well received and a useful discussion followed. The amount of lime spent at dances and picture shows by children was commented on strongly. The next meeting will be in tht Building Committee. Following the discussion on Mr. Wood's paper, Uie meeting unanimously recommended that it be published. Part of It follows: THE PROBLEM OF HOMEWORK r*" The question of homework is a broad cno and must he approached from different angles according to the age and advancement of the pupil. The teacher's hands are largely tie'l by the fairly explicit directions of the Department of Education and tbe inspectors. The fact that there is still much room for discretion on the part of teachers and the existence of a great deal of misunderstanding among parents, should make the subject very profitable for discussion. A 'teacher hears many widely different opinions on homework, both as to its kind and quantity. One parent thinks that live hours a day of school work arc enough for any pupil, while another says that his hoy is old enough to be at work, and it he is not given more to do lie will have to leave school. Opinions are just as various as to the age at wliieh home lessons should begin to lie assigned. I have known schoolB where the teacher would be thought lazy If lirst primer classes did not have to take their books home at night. J propose for the purpose of discission to divide school pupils into three mn In groups, and to deal with one dominant point in each. The dividing lines are not definitely drawn but He somewhere in tho third reader and in the early part of the high school; the three periods may be called childhood, the transition period, aud adolescence proper. In the first period physical characteristics predominate. It is the most active period of bodily growth, and tho chief problem is how to make use of and direct physical energy and how to deal with tlie resulting fatigue. In the second period we get a much more accentuated mental activity. The child wishes to know tlie reason for everything and is interested In dolug tilings which appeal to him directly. The teacher's problem in this stage is lo direct this exuberant inqulsltivcness iuto scliool work. The difficulty of doing this makes the senior grade the most trying singe iu school. A discussion of tlie adaptation of interests as a motive for attention is therefore appropriate for this period. In the high school or adolescent period one of tbe chief characteristics is tbe formation of Ideals and the doing of things for a remote purpose. Here our task should he to foster worthy Ideals and to help to make them the real motive power behind school work. Since the first two topics fall within public school work, I shall be content to point out a few of the questions tliat arise in regard to homework. Fatigue is characteristic of all ages, particularly so of young children, and therefore should be understood before attempting to deal with them. By fatigue we mean the Incompetency or Inability to do work. It must not be confused with boredom, lack of desire or aversion to work. There are two forms of fatigue, distinct in origin, yet closely ussoicated—mental and physical. It Is apparently impossible to experience either the one or the other iu a pure form. They pass over, (Continued ou Page Four) GAME RESULTED IN ONE GOAL EACH Unsportsmanlike Tactics of Both Players and Spectators of South Wellington. Cumberland United journeyed to South Wellington last Saturday and engaged the Intermediates of that town in tlie first round of the McBride Shied series. South Wellington were strengthened by the inclusion of several players from Nanaimo, while Cumberland were short several of their regular players through injuries. Referee Dougan of Victoria started the teams on time. Cumberland were the aggressors from the start, Hitchen hitting the upright, the ball rebounding into play. From a breakaway Nesbit scored for South Wellington, putting tlie crowd in great glee. The Island Champions continued to press, but try as they would (hey could not score. South Wellington resorted to all kinds ot tactics to bold their end up, such as kicking the ball out of play, and it was a crime for any of the spectators to go after it! The second half was a repetition of the first, Cumberland having all the play, but unable to find the net, this period having gone twenty minutes be- before Boothman put the teams on even terms. South Wellington claimed offside, the spectators rushing into the field and along with several of the players made it very hot for the referee. The game was called without any further scoring. Cumberland were easily the best team and m the replay should have uo difficulty in reaching the next round. The actions ot South Wellington players and spectators are not commendable and if persisted in can only result ln their grounds being closed. The South Wellington team never tried to play football. It was a case ot get the mim. Bannerman and Home were the worst sufferers; tbe first- named player strained a leader in his leg which slowed him up considerably and made him a target for the abuse of the opposing halt and full back. Referee Dougan iu his report of the game complained bitterly of tlie treatment accorded him by the players and spectators ot South Wellington, and the association have made it compulsory for all home teams to provide police protection to referees and visiting players. Large Garage To Be Erected Kierstead & Foui acre Purchase Lot on Main Street—Work To Commence Next Week THE MODERATION BILL SUBJECT OF DEBATE AT MOCK PARLIAMENT A most enjoyable evening* was spent by the members of Holy Trinity Men's Club on Monday night, when a Mock Parliament was held, the subject under discussion being the Moderation Bill. The -hall was set out ln regular parliamentary style—Government and Opposition benches, Speaker's Chair, and the Ladies' Gallery (which was well filled). The Premier (portrayed by Mr. Colin Campbell) started the proceedings, aud in an impassioned speech asked tbe Government and Opposition members to give the bill their beat attention and assist in bringing before the people a bill that would be a credit to all concerned. On taking his seat Sir. Campbell was greeted with cheers from the Government benches and the Ladles' Gallery, and groans from the Opposition. The fun then started in earnest. The Leader of the Opposition (Mr. H. 0. McKinnon) attacked the Premier, all his colleagues, and the Moderation Bill In particular. Two or three clauses ln the bill were taken nt random aud a general discussion followed—which as a vaudeville turn has few equals. The comedian of the evening turned out to be Mr. Tim Walker, who had both Government and Opposition members in roars of laughter. The debate lasted until nearly 11 o'clock, when ft was decided to adjourn indefinitely, as far as the Moderation Bill was concerned. As an educational factor the debate did not go ver *ar, but as a vaudeville stunt it was par excellence, and was quite a change from the usual Monday night meetings. Other speakers in the debate wero Mr. F. J. Dalby, Mr. Robt. Walker, Mr. B. Hughes, J. M. J. McDonald, with Rev. W. Leversedge acting as Speaker, Messrs. A. R. Kierstead and V. W. Fouracre have purchased from the City Council the lot ou Dunsmuir Ave adjoining those recently bought by Mr E. W. Bickle. Tbe new owners intend to proceed at once with the erection of a large garage, the size of which will be 120 by 56 feet. Plans are now be lug prepared by Mr. W. A. Owon. Besides an up-to-date garage, the firm will install a battery department, including charging and repairs. They will be fully equipped to do all kinds of work, avoiding the necessity of sending out of town. Storage capacity will be supplied for 50 cars. Work will be started on tlie lot next week, and the present plans are to have the garage completed during May. The garage proper will bo 5IJxSii feet. The battery and stock rooms will be 20x22 feet. There will also be living quarters upstairs, above tbo stock and battery rooms. The repair shop at tbe rear of the building will be 50 by 20 feet. The garage will be a clear space, and the floor and portion of the walls concrete. 1 twill be tbo most modern building of its kind north of Victoria. HICKS-BEACH Vs. ROY. VANCOUVER.—The action of Edward Howe Hicks-Beach against David Roy, both parties residing at Royston, for unstated damages for an assault which is alleged to have taken place at Courtenay last May, is being tried before Mr. Justice Macdonald. Plaintiff alleges that he was struck in the eye by defendant's fist and otherwise punched. The case came up in the Courtenay police court at tlie time and resulted in a fine of $25. Not satisfied, however, with this, Mr. Hicks-Beach Is pursuing his civil remedy for damages. TEACHERS' FEDERATION ,At the meeting of the Comox Brand,,! of the Teachers' Federation on Saturday last, held at Courtenay, the following delegates were named to represent the district at the meeting of the Teachers' Federation to be held in Vancouver next week: Mr. Chas. E. Burbridge and Mr. C. B. Wood, of Cumberland; Mr. Stehbs, of Courtenay; Mr. Anderson of Union Bay, and Miss Hildebrund. SILVER TEA ON WEDNESDAY NEXT On Wednesday next Mrs. J. Walton will give a silver tea and musical programme at her homo ou Maryport Avenue. It is from 4 to 0 in the afternoon and after 8 o'clock in Ihe evening. The proceeds will lie devoted to the Organ Fund of Holy Trinity Church. PRINCIPAL VANCE TO ADDRESS MEN'S CLUB Arrangements Have Been Made To Have Noted Speaker Visit Cumberland Shortly. On Monday. April IS, Principal Vance, of the Anglican Theological College of B. C, will address the members of Holy Trinity Men's Club The subject of his address will be "Tiie Church and Labor." All men, whether members of the club or not, are cordially invited and are asked to keep this date In mind. PLAY-OFF TO TAKE PLACE AT CUMBERLAND APRIL 2 If South Wellington Intermediates Forfeit Game Seniors Will Play Instead. A meeting of tlie Upper Island Football League Executive took place at South Wellington last Saturday, when It was decided that the replay between South Wellington Intermediates and Cumberland take place at Cumberland on Saturday, April 2. In the event of the Intermediates forfeiting the game to Cumberland, then tlie South Wellington Seniors will come to Cumberland on tbat date to play the semi-final of the Brackman- Ker cup. It was also decided tliat Referee Lock of Vicloria have charge of the game. Nanaimo is to play Ladysmith on the same date in tills competition, with Referee Payne of Victoria iu charge. The game takes place at Ladysmith. Mrs. Murdoch Died Thursday Had Iieen Respected Ifesident of Cumberland for Quarter of a Century. Public Library Association Formed For Cumberland Aimi hor ol' Cumberland's olil-time residents has gone to her rest. Mrs. Catherine Murdoch, wife of Mr. Harry Murdoch, diet. Tuesday morning from pneumonia. Though ilio deceased had licon an invalid for many years, she hud only been confined to her hod live days previous to her death. Both Mr. and .Mis. Murdoch are old anil highly respected residents of the district, having settled here a quarter of a century ago. Much sympathy is lextended to the family in their beroave- nu'iit. Mrs. Murdoch is survived by her husband, two sons ami foui- daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Piket of Den- mau island; Mis. King of Ladysmith; Mrs. Mcltao ol' Union Hay, and Mrs. McMillan oi! Kevelstoku. Tlie sons are James of Union Bay and Joint, living ul home. .Mrs. J. A. Fraser .iml Mrs. Leathern! of Cumberland uie sisters of the deceased lady. Another sister lives iu Eastern Canada. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from the family residence, corner of Maryport ami Second Street. Many beautiful Moral tokens were received from friends and acquaintances. JOLLY BOYS' DANCE On Wednesday tlie lirst of the dunces to he held under tho auspices ot Uie newly formed Jolly Hoys' Club took place iu tho Ilo-llo Theatre, ami proved vary enjoyuhlo and successful, a largo number being presenl. Music was supplied by the Ilo-llo Orchestra. During tlie evening refreshments were served, It is tlie intention of the club to continue these dances every Weil nes day. CHILDREN'S SOCIAL ON EASTER MONDAY Arrangements are well under way for the children's social ou Easter Monday. This is for the children of returned soldiers and is given by thc Women's Auxiliary of the G.W.V.A. Parents and friend willing to contribute cake, fruit und sandwiches aro asked to send sumo to the hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on that day. Tliero will bo a dance iu the evening for the grown-ups. ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS FOR MEMORIAL ARCH Just before going to press the following list ot* names ul' subscribers to tin; Memorial Arch Fund have been h'anded in lor publication: Dr, (I. K. MacNaughton, $25; Dr. K. R. Hicks, J10; Miss M. Browne, $6; D. 11. .MacDonald, $3; J. L. Coates, $ii; Fraser Watson, $5; C. J. Parnham, $2.50; A. Cameron, $2.r,u; C. Nash, ?2.60* J. Baird, $2,611; J. C. Brown, $2; .Mrs. J. Watson, $2; it. Shaw, $2; Mrs. G. Brown, $1; II. Brown, $1; Miss II. Watson, $1; Miss O. Watson. $1; II. Bryan, •51; H. Halcrow, $1; .1. Potter, $1; B. Bardasino, $1; J. Llddell, $1; Mrs. it. Brown, $1; Mrs. J. Horbury, ?*!; Miss Balalti, fl; Miss Wilcox, SOc. Tbe list is still open ior those wish- ng to contrihute. ■TOKES CLOSE ON FRIDAY ANI) MOMMY All stoles in Cumberland will be closed on (iood Friday ami Easter Monday. On Saturday they will remain open as usual until H p.m. WINNING NUMBERS IN THE PRIZE DRAWING Tho prize drawing fn connection with thu United Football Club took place at the llo-Ilo Theatre on Wednesday evening, when the following wore the lucky numbers: luli—Pair of shoes. 51—Box of cigarettes. 2100—Box of cigars. 224(i—$5 value at Campbell's. 1008— Pair of shoes. 71!)—Box of cigars. 1350—Pipe In case. 104;i—Box of chocolates. S05—Safety razor. l.iSll—Special prize. Prizes can be obtained from Mr. It. Strachan, ut English's Pool Room. A person who tells you tlie faults of others will tell others of yourt*. TWO (JAMES LISTED THIS WEEK-END Cumberland United Play Both Melroi*olis ami Victoria West Teams in Victoria. Cumberland UniLod have a strenuous lash ahead of llioru this week-end. when they tackle the Vicloria Metropolis leum on Good Friday and the Victoria West teum on Saturday, both games ut Victoria. Tho management of the local leum Is taking no chances, ami every available player will travel lo Victoria, the actual teams lo play being chosen just before tbo games start. Danny Bannerman, the speedy outside right of tlie locals, will not be able lo play, owing lo injuries received last 'week-end ai South Wellington. His place will likely be tilled by Tommy Bowman. Tho following players travel to (he Capital City by car; Clark, Walker, Campbell, Strang, Cough, Irvine, Conti, Jackson, Brown, Curie, Home, Roberts, Milligan, Hitchens, Bowman, Boothman, Harrison. The loam will be in charge of Manager Dave Wilson, who confidently expects the team to win both games. Tho results of tho games will be posted nt English's Pool Room as soon as received from Victoria, arrangements having been 'made so that fool- ball fans in town can get lo know the results early in tho evening. MILK DELIVERY TO COMMENCE APR] LI The Comox Creamery Association announce thut they have received promises ot sufficient business in this district to enable them to put on a milk delivery. The service will commence about April i. "DISCIPLINE AS APPLIED TO MINE SAI*ETY' The above is the title vf a paper to bo read by Mr. Thos. Cunliffe nt Ihe next meeting of tho St. John's First Aid and Mine Rescue Association, on Sunday, April 3, at 10.30 a.m., in (he First Aid Hall. CUMBERLAND JUNIORS WIN FIRST ENCOUNTER IN LEAGUE SERIES At Ihe Recreation Grounds last Saturday Cumberland opposed the Bevan aggregation in a fast game, Bevan having tho slight edge. The locals' outside left made a spirited sprint aud sent iu a pretty pass, which Keenan converted. Bevan then pressed hard and deserved to score, but they lucked the finish, and Buffered. However, a few minutes before lemon time Weir, the centre half, spoiled an effort by Robei tspn and Keenan to break through ami landed a clever pass lo Marshall of Bevan, who after tricking several opponents lobbed it up lo his partner, Burns, and the latter, utter beating holh defenders, crashed in a beauty which gave the local custodian no chance. Half-time arrived will) a score of one each. In the second half the visitors were the better team and outclassed Cumberland. But -again und again they missed golden opportunities, Eventually Ailken bout the bucks aud placed Bevan in tlie lead. After about twenty mi miles Cumberland equalized in a molco, and shortly after Fielding, the visiting goalie, saved a pul from Gibson, bul Idi ked II against Keenan uml ihe rebound carried the bather into the visitors' goal. There was sonic doubl over Iwo of Cumberland's goals and certainly Bevan were entitled lo a penally, but Referee Waterhouso ignored tho appeal and lbc gum..' finiflied with the local team on the long cod of u 3-2 score. Tlie Teams. CUMBERLAND, Boffy, Boyd, Lock- art, Michell. Farmer, Lewis, Strachan. Robertson, Keenan, Gibson, Ferloni. BEVAN.- Fielding, E. Thompson. Robertson, Williums, Weir, A. Thompson, Parks, Walker, Altken, Marshall. Burns. Love Is a sort of Boothing syrup foi every ill of life. . , Expect to Have 600 Rooks Available for .Members in Two oi' Three Weeks. Cumberland will shortly have a Publlc Library in full swing, with 000 books, us u result of Ihe formation of Tho Public Library Association of Cumberland at a meeting held on Tuesday evening iu tlie locure room of Ihe Athletic and Literary Association. Formal application was made some lime ago lo the secretary of Hie Library Committee al Vicloria, Ibe following names being on the petition: Rev. W. Leven edge, nr. i: R. Hicks, .Messrs. c. O'Brien, George. O'Brien, Colin Campbell, II. G, ih ECInnon, R. Strachan, l>. R. MacDonald, A. Thompson ami Chas. L\ Burbrldge. Ai Tuesday's meeting Mr. it. Walker was voted lo the chair, Mr. Jas. W. Trcniletl being secretary. The section of (In- Acl regulating the formation and control of Public Library Associa- tions was read to the meeting. It was pointed oul thai in order to get books from tho Vicloria Library, an association would have to be formed, which would he incorporated by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. Tho intention is to start with GOO hooks, all or purl of which can be ex-' changed wilh the Viciiria Library every three or four months, if necessary, thus giving the local library over 2000 books per annum. Already tho Athletic and Literary Association has provided tbe initial payment of $o'3\), being tlie amount duo for the lirst six months. The membership fee will ho set hy the Board of Management, which will probably be two or three dollars a year. When fixed hy the hoard the amount set has to he submitted to thc Victoria Library for approval. On motion of Mr. Clias. E. Bur- bridge, seconded hy Mr. Colin Campbell, it was unanimously resolved, "Thai a Public Library Association of Cumberland bo formed." Following this Ihe following gentlemen were elected the Board of Management: Rev. W. Lover sedge, Messrs. C. Camp- hell, Chas. E. Burbrldge*, 1. G. McKinnon and Dr. E. R. Hicks, who will hold office until January, (lu receipt of ibe Certificate of Incorporation from Vb toria another meeting will bo culled. Thc library will be open to everybody on payment of the half yearly fee, subject if j tho rules and regulations to bo drawn up by the Board of Management. The hooks to bo procured will he housed in the Library of the Athletic and Literary Association, of which Mr. Tremlett Is librarian. A list of books available has been submitted to many people for them to mark their choice. Those Intending lo. hecome members are asked to view Ilio list and make notations in order that the hooks choseu, as tar us pos. ihle, will be what are most desired by leaders. Some discussion ensued regarding family privileges. .Mr. Campbell offering the suggesllon th.it where the head of the family is a member, other numbers of the family should have the privilege oi gelling books at u reduced rale. This will be dealt with by the board. Church Notices V . 1101,1 TRINITY till Iii II Rev, w. Leversedge. (.'ocmI Friday Services. i.itany, 11 a.n . Children's lnvr< cssIoiib, ■'■ p.m, Devotional Service, s p.m, Easier Kii), Ni,::il,iy. March Jr. Holy Communion, 8 80 a.m. Holy Communion (choral), n a m, Children's Servl' . 2,30 p.m. Evening Service, , p.m. Young Marshall, the clover Inside left nl* Bevan, injured [lie muscles of his hack on Monday. His recovery in time to play against tho Days tliis woek-end is doubtful. it is rumored tliat Tucker Jumos, the old Cumberland centre forward ii, anxious to play for Nanaimo. ROMAN t'ATIKM. (' (llliidl. Uev. Father It Beaton, Comox. Blister Day, Sunday, "arch 27— .Mass at 0 a.m. rit**siiv'.'t'i(i,..\ si i'vit'ts Uev. Jas. Hood, Pastor. Morning Service at 11. Evening Service at 7. (IIUCK MEl'llOMIST CIITJRC1I Rev. tl. II. Khmer, B.A.,FJMJ.S. HOLIDAY HOURS AT TIIE POST OFFICE fin (lood Fridu* d Easter Monday Ihe wickets of Ihe Post Olllce will he open from 8 to 0.15 a.in. only. Tho lobby will bo open from s a.m. to 10 p.m. to allow access to letter boxes. Two THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER March 26, 19*21. 1 Make your day longer and your walk shorter Ride a Bicycle j For economy, convenience 1 and good health 1 T. E BATE g P. 0. Box 279 Phone 31 fl CUMBERLAND ill!lll!!lllllllllllll!lllll!llll!lll!lll!llll!!l!li!i Quality Groceries IT COSTS YOU NO MORE TO BUY THE BEST THAN THE OTHER KIND. VALUE YOU ARE ASSURED OF 100 CENTS ON THE $. WEIGHT 1G OUNCES TO THE PQUND —and— A SQUARE DEAL —at— MUMFORD'S GROCERY T. H. MUMFORD J. WALTON LUMBER SHINGLES KILN-DRIED FINISH We hi ve JUS t installed a large Dry Kiln and ire now in a posi- tion to suppl; • complete house bills. Send us your specifications and tve will live you \ close figure on it. The Gwilt Lumber Co. Puntledge Interesting Items The Diugman well, the pioneer in the Calgary oil field, has been taken over by the Royalite Oil Co., a subsidiary to the Imperial Oil, together with the associated leases and property. OU was struck in the Dingman well in 1913, aud an oil boom throughout Southern Alberta was started. Tho well had a small production of five or six barrels a day of very high grade oil. It was being operated by the Calgary Petroleum Products Co. until taken over by the Royalite. This company will rebuild the absorption plant, recently burned, and operate the works on a larger scale than before. New wells will also be sunk in order to thoroughly test the field. There are 2,435 acres under berries In the fruit orchards of the lower Fraser River settlements, and 652 growers are engaged ln the berry-producing business in this section of British Columbia. There are 1,147 acres in strawberries, 869 in raspberries, 204 blackberries and 102 in loganberries. A potato grown at Kamloops has won a prize offered by a Yorkton, North Dakota, seed firm for the largest tuber of a certain variety. It weighed 4 pounds 2% ounces, aud was taken from a field crop wliieh yielded 416 bushels to the acre. Thousands of dollars arc sent out of the province every year for canary birds. British Columbia bird breeders are developing strains of birds that are unrivalled, and they have formed an association to supply the demand for singers ln the province. Lodge regalia is now manufactured in British Columbia. Fruit producers in the Okanagan district expect tliat there will be a heavy crop of apples this year. The moisture in the ground is said to be greater at this time thun for many years past. If all the suits of clothes worn by the men and boys of British Columbia were manufactured or tailored in the establishments of this province, em ployment would be given to more than 5,000 expert workers. Less than one-fifth of this number are working in the province. The men of Britisli Columbia are supporting the equivalent of a city of 50,000 persons outside of British Columbia by their ex pendltures on clothing alone. Ready to-wear garments, as well as tailored suits, are made ln B. C. COBEAN CLEVERNESS. The Coreuns do not receive credit for progresiveness, but a Corean invented the potter's wheel and a Corean potter discovered the art of under glazing. It ls also said that they in vented movable type and made general use of It long before it was known anywhere else. Rheumatism Neuritis, Sciatica, Neuralgia Templeton's fl Rheumatic Capsules Have brought good health to half-a-million sufferers. A healthful, money-saving remedy. well known for fifteen years, prescribed by doctors, sold by druggists, $1.00 a box. Ask our agents or write for a free trial package. Templeton's, 142 King W., Toronto. Local Agent: R. E. FROST Wholesale Arrests Canadians With Coughs Haiti Who goes thero! Someone with a cough. Pais friend 1 Stop cough I you are under, arrest. Thousands of such arrests are being made every day in all parts of Canada. Too long have coughs and colds evaded justice and caused untold suffering to humanity, but at last they have been cornered and overpowered by Canada's famous cough detective—Buek- ley's Bronchitis Mixture. Did yon ever hear of this wonderful remedy! Why, everybody ls talking and writing about the great work it ls doing in curing coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, ote. The following ls one of thousands of letters received:—"Kindly accept my sincere thanks for the benefit my wifo derived by the use of ont of your bottles of Bronchitis Mixture. For over thirteen years ahe has suffered acutely. After spending dollar after dollar upon various remedies, no relief was obtained. Hearing of your most marvelous remedy she decided to give it a trial and 1 am glad to say one bottle has made her well. You are at liberty to use my name and should bo only too pleased to answer any inquiries. Sincerely yours, John Hi,lines, Yorkville Ave." The original of this letter may be seen at W. K. Buokley. Limited, 142 Mutual St., Toronto. Don't allow a cough or eold to linger with you. Away with it I Hail Buckley's Mixture and have cough arrested. This remedy never fails. On every bottle is a guarantee to refund the money if not satisfactory. Delays are dangerous. Order now from your Druggist 20 SOLD IN CUMBERLAND BY R. E. FROST. FLOWERS ON THE MOON For centuries nil scientists nnd astronomers have agreed tliat Hip moon was a lifeless cinder, reflecting the light of the sun. Nov, some observers have discovered what they declare to he canals and fields nf vegetation and even Ilowers on the moon. In the north part of the moon there is a huge, round valley, that the astronomers have named Plato, hemmed in on all sides by Immense mountains You can see it by means of a strong telescope. Here it is the Ilowers seem to grow. As the sun mounts higher antl the darkness in Plato slips westward, the great plain shows changes of color. They soon grow more evident until, when forenoon arrives on the moon, the whole valley Is dappled with spots and spaces of various hues. Then, as the long lunar forenoon nenrs mid-day there, the valley takes oi dull, spotty brown tinge faintly streaked here and there with yellow. A wonderful growth of vegetation has sprung up under I lie Intense heat of the sun striking through the airless space. Fantastic plants and flowers cover the ground of tho valley where the sunshine rests. But it is round the many little craters there that the vegetation is thickest and most luxuri ant. Tiie marvellous growths live best round these ancient volcanic openings, just as on this earth plants and flowers thrive best where volcanoes have been and are most active. During the night on the moon, lasting for more than two weeks over most of this valley, the vegetation withers under a cold, compared with which, scientists say, that, at the North Pole Is almost warm. It is a cold wliieh would kill all life on the earth. Yet the plants and Ilowers on the moon, though frozen, are not killed. They are ready to spring into life almost immediately when the sun pours Its beams again into the airless valley of Plato. There are also stretches near tlie middle of the moon, or the lunar equator, that reveal tho same tints. SEE Wm. Douglas for Mill Feed Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies Estate of John Robertson, Deceased. TENDERS ARE INVITED for tlle ,iurchase of the South half of Lot 1, Block 7, having a small cottage thereon, situate opposite Telephone Station in Cumberland. Terms cash. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders must ho in on or before April 4th next and forwarded to the undersigned, P. P. HARRISON. Willard Block, Cumberland, B. C. Solicitor for thc above estate. March 5th, 1921, BUSTEH'S DISOBEDIENCE Why, Duster, are you here, old boy? Your place is down below! Go back to bed downstairs, you scamp! Go, Buster! Go, now go!" And, all reluctant, Buster turned, But paused he at the door; Then hack lie come, his master's hand To lick again once more. Again, and yet again tho words, "Go downstairs, sir!" were said; Ho still refused; then in affright Tlie master leaped from bed. Ah, none too soon! The house from fire In time was he to save; All thanks to Buster, dear old hound, So loyal anil so brave! And all were, oh, so glad the dog For once failed to obey, For he had surely saved the home By having his own way. —Louella C. Poole. "What kind of a fellow is Brown?" "Oh, he's one of those fellows who always grab the stool when there is a piano to be moved. BHOKE $500 WINDOW FOB $1. In the window of the Bank of Hammond, Indiana, was a one dollar bill, attached to which was tliis legend: "One dollar starts a savings account." A thief hurled a brick through a ?B0O Plate glass to get the dollar. The Rexall Store White Teeth. Healthy Gums, and a Clean Mouth PEOPLE who use Klenzo Dental Creme regularly, tell us that it keeps their teeth white—their gums firm—and their mouths healthy, clean, and comfortable, with that Cool, Clean, Klenzo Feeling. And Klenzo is a safe dentifrice, approved by the dental profession because it does all that any dentifrice ought to do. Try it Keep a Kodak Story of the Children Frost's Pharmacy THE REXALL STORE '..-*-3§ v K.^%* wv /7 AfaaMwELf'*'.//') / C/lEOPLE in this town know that they may come / to this store and have the opportunity of choosing footwear superior in every detail and in style to suit every fancy. The excellent qualities of leather, the fine workmanship, will be noted on actual inspection. The values at the prices cannot be too greatly emphasized. Come and look over the first showing of the season's smartest shoe styles for every member of the family. Learn the Joys of Foot Comfort We want to prove to you that you do not have to go through life with tired, hurting feet. This is a Dr. Scholl Foot Comfort Store and we carry a full line of DrScholl's Our Foot Expert is a man specially trained In Dr. ScholPs Method of Foot Correction and is able to relieve all your foot troubles. Come in anytimea Examination and Advice Free .. ... J CaUns Cash Shoe Store <t March 26,1921. THE CUMBERLAND ISIANDER 'Three* SPECIALS IN DRESSERS 1 FUMED OAK DRESSER, reg. $75.00 for $62.50 1 WALNUT DRESSER, reg. $75.00 for $62.50 1 MAHOGANY DRESSER, wtih oval mirror, regular $60.00 for $52.75 1 IVORY DRESSER, reg. $45.00 for $38.50 1 WHITE DRESSER, reg. $33.75 for $27.75 FIR-DRESSERS, reg. $30.00 for $22.50 4 ONLY, SOFAS, each $12.50 A Full Line of Furniture and Furnishings in Stock A. MacKinnon CUMBERLAND, B.C. Li WHEN YOU WANT A SATISFYING, HEALTHY DRINK, ORDER SILVER SPRING BEER AT ALL THE LEADING HOTELS AND BARS WILLIAM DOUGLAS, Distributing Agent. Silver Spring Brewing Company VICTORIA, B. C. I I Every Place Is Next Door The distance may be only a few miles or it may be hundred!*, but it is as next door if you use your long distance telephone. The province or the whole coast, for that matter, is your neighborhood, its people your neighbors. Your telephone links to them. Special fates between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. British Columbia Telephone Co. "The Continental Limited" A NEW THROUGH TRAIN ACROSS CANADA Leaves Vunciiurrr ".15 p. in. Dully. DIRECT AND FAST SERVICE TO EDMONTON SASKATOON WINNIPEG PORT ARTHUR OTTAWA MONTREAL Connections for nil points In Cnniiilti and Untied States. Compartment Observation Cars, Standard nnd Tourist Sleepers. EDWA11D W. BICKLE, District Agent. Canadian National Railways YOUR TEETH By special arrangement The [slander is publishing weekly a series of papers entitled "YOUR TEETH," tlie first of which is published below. These papers are written by Dr. Rea Proctor McGee, D.D., O.n.S., editor of "Oral Hygiene." These papers should prove of interest to our readers ami lead to a more Intelligent understanding of tho teeth ami modern dental methods, .Many of tho ills of humanity have their inception in decayed or abscessed teeth, the poison flowing into the system and setting up complications, (lie origin of which is very often overlooked. Among those to be published are short papers on "Diseases of Childhood," ''First Stage of the Decay of thu Teeth," "Race Degeneration," "Do it ln Time," "Inlays in Teeth," "Local Anaesthetics," "Chewing," etc. We commend these articles to tlie attention of our readers. Loss oi' Temporary Teeth By Ilea Proctor McGee, M.D., D.D.S. Editor of "Oral Hygiene." All temporary teeth that are abscessed must bo removed. There must be no delay. Harmless abscesses do not exist. If your child is carrying poison in its mouth and you know it, are you willing to assume the resposibility when tlie little ono suffers from systemic infection, or do you expect lo place tlie blame upon an allwise "Providence." Every child's mouth should be examined at frequent intervals to find out whether or not there is decay or infection or both. In many cities and towns, both in tliis country and in Europe, there are publlc school clinics where the children's mouths are examined and where reparative work is done. In many states the public health boards send out dental clinic committees to examine tlie mouths of children in the country and small town districts so that the parents may be informed on the conditions that are present in the mouths of their children. The interest In these clinics is very great. In January an examination clinic wus being held by the Minnesota Public Health Commission in a far northern district, where the temperature was beloW zero and the snow was two feet deep. One country school twenty miles away bundled up three bob-sled loads of little tots and sent them to be examined. The people of that kind of a district appreciate their children and are going to raise them up to be strong, healthy citizens. These clinics arc for the purpose of informing tlie parents what shou.d be done, and the parents then take the child to the dentist of their choice and have the child's mouth put in order. When you get a school report on your childs' mouth, appreciate it hy following instructions. Copyright 1920 by Rea Proctor .McGee. WOMEN ARE LOVELIEST AT FORTY, SAYS CRITIC The attractiveness of middle-age is being extolled in France by an organization called the Charm Club, headed by the Countess Andree de Tuvemay, who admits 41 years, but looks 25. In a recent interview the countess said: "The defence or the woman of forty? No, sho needs no defence, but certain information aud encouragement." In France, tbe club has a book to put into her hands; and no Frenchman is ever lo see the book. "Tliero are secrets which every good woman should know, of charm and companionship, of beauty, of attraction. Women of 40, keep your husbands. Why stand in the shadow ?" "in health, enjoying rational comforts, tbey can always triumph iu their full flowering—wilh will power, knowledge of our littlo secrets, and mastery of that pathetic disdain which tempts them to stand back and make room for ihe saucy younger set!" "Seventeen Ticks l'.utv." "Women of 40," says the introduction of the hook, "charm your husbands. It is easy. Were proof needed, take note that the intuition of the younger man nre unerring—the youth of 17, with senses fresh and keen, begins with his grand passion Tor some woman of 40. Thc thing is traditional, from Harry Esmond to Candida. His first judgment, untroubled by calculation, awards the apple where it belongs." Homely Spinster: "Vou know, doctor, I am always thinking that a man is following me. Do you think I suffer irom hallunciations?" Dr. Blunt: "Not the shadow of a doubt about it, madam!" Genuine Ford Parts Only SERVICE WE or the Ford Compahy cannot bo held responsible for the performance of your Ford if yon use parts not made by the Company. The Ford warranty automatically becomes void the moment you use spurious parts on your car. ~~ You cannot afford to incur this penalty. Nor do you want your car weakened by badly fitting parts made from poor material. Spurious parts are manufactured with profit as the first consideration. Genuine Ford parts have thu Ford reputation to maintain. " It is lo the interest of both the Company and ourselves that your Ford shall give you continuous satisfaction. The interest of those who make and sell spurious parts ends with the sale. The only way to make sure of getting the genuine is lo patronize the dealer displaying the Ford Service sign. That sign shows that the dealer has bound himself by contract to sell genuine Ford parts only. Wherever you go, look for this sign, your guarantee of satisfaction. As Ford dealers in this community, we rentier Ford service. We sell genuine Ford parts at a standard price which is set by the Ford Motor Company. Our charges for repairs are also on the "one-price" basis. You know the whole cost before we perform the service. * E. C. EMDE, Ford Dealer COURTENAY, B. C K. G. LAVER, SALESMAN, CUMBERLAND. PHONE 115. H; MUSINGS OF WIIISPEIUNG HILL. I'm specially fond of sleeping in tho .willow-scented air, Where my lungs can havo tho ozono That is nevor lacking there. Ami I like to hear tlie chatter Ot my Father's happy birds, For I've come by tlie strange fancy Tliat 1 understand their words. They express themselves so sweetly. That my memory will keep The last words I hear them whisper As they nestle down to sleep. Seems as plain as day they're saying "Darling take your needed rest, \ncl now we must sing and forage For our babies in tlie nest." And I like to view tlie heavens, Study all about the stars; Meditating how St. Peter Will, for me, let down tlie bars. And 1 like to do some dreaming. Just before I close my eyes; Of the cowboy's cordial welcome. When God takes him by surprise. —F. W. Parker. P.O. Box 93 Established 1907 Does Your House Need Repairs? WHEN SUNSHINE APPEARS IT MAKES US FEEL BRIGHT Look around the house and see if it needs repairs. Now after tho winter Vour house with dirt appears thick, So don't you think you had better be quick, Call in tho Painter and have your house fixed. H. PARKINSON Painter Cumberland, B. C. SIGN WOKK A SPECIALTY. ESTIMATES GIVEN. Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$5.00 EXTENSION OF REBATE PERIOD Commencing from February 15, the rebate period on current Electric Light accounts will be extended to the end of the month. Thus the period in which discount will be allowed in future will be from the 15th to end of each month PAY YOUR ACCOUNTS PROMPTLY ANI) SAVE THE DISCOUNT Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 75 Co., Ltd. hung j .O. 314 CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS COMPANY, LIMITED Whereas certain mischievously Inclined persons havu tampered with the valves on the mains of this company, thereby allowing a considerable amount of water to run to waste, we therefore wish to point out that It is n serious oHenco to tamper with such valves, and should tbo offending parties lie apprehended tbey wlll bo prosecuted to tho very fullest extent of tho law. ;iil Pout* THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER March 26, mt THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE Manager and Publisher. BEN H. GOWEN Editor. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1921. PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION After several months of negotiations a Public Library Association has been formed for Cumberland, this step being formally taken at a meeting held in the Aathletic and Literary Association lecture hall on Tuesday evening. It is intended to procure 600 books from the Victoria Public Library, which will be housed in the library of the Athletic and Literary Association, who will have many books of their own. The books should be available next month. The formation of this library will place at the disposal of the people of Cumberland the choice of many thousands of books of the Victoria Public Library, as the local books can be exchanged three or four times a year, giving 2400 books if necessary, and at very low cost. It is hoped the public will avail themselves of the opportunity to get books worth while for study and pleasure. LACKING CONFIDENCE IN OURSELVES "We in British Columbia are a peculiar people," declared a delegate to a convention in Vancouver the other day. "We think that the people of other parts of tlie world are more capable than we are; that the workmen somewhere else are more competent than those in this province. This is evidenced when we would rather choose un article of foreign manufacture than one made by our own neighbors. Remember how U was argued that British Columbia could uever build ships. Today there are no finer steel vessels afloat that those we build. It is the same all the way through. We are just as capable and just as skilful—or more so—as the people elsewhere—but we lack confidence in ourselves." COST OF CLEARING SOLDIER LANDS According to replies given in the Provincial House to questions, the soldiers settling ou land at Merville and Creston will have a stoop bill to settle when the government has finished its work of clearing the land for their occupation. The .Minister of Agriculture explained that at Merville S67.0S acres have been cleared and 300.3 partly cleared at a cost of $176,514.26. At Creston 285*^ acres have been cleared and 3S acres partly cleared, at a cost of JS4.450.04. It will take considerable time for the returned citizens to pay off this indebtedness unless the provncial government should decide to assume this expenditure. There is no encouragement for men to go on tlie land with such a big financial load as this to boar. w^ADING THE PUBLIC SERVICE pll li In d of tlie evidence given by the pro- . cial mm director before a committee of the legislature does not make pleasant reading. The use of the so-called public educational film by the government during the campaign to discredit opponents was sufficiently disgraceful; the brazen defianct of thc officials involved when under examination, without rebuke or repudiation by ministers, is even more serious. Iu its mishandling of (he civil service the Oliver government shows as much indifference to decency as it does in Us violation of its pledges to the electorate. Prominent ii.embers of the service are released from office to run as candidates, and when defeated are restored to their old positions and emoluments. Other oificials muckrake for pictures which they think will discredit the government's opponents. Tbey employ the public funds to prepare these pictures and compel private picture houses, under throats, to screen them. This same government has a money- loaning department for the aid of deserving industries. It will be but logical for them to aid their supporters only, and refuse assistance to those who do not "vote right." Tbe public money and the public services are both used o Oliver government as though it had a proprietary ni than. Incapable of leadership, or administra- _ tJa^ciency, the government is giving the province a deplorable exhibition of how a cabinet that can do little else can degrade public life and service.—World. LONELINESS There are moments when tlie soul feels itself-to be alone In the universe. The neighbor across the way and the faintest star in the sky seem equally remote, equally uncomprehending. Every great inward crisis reveals the eternal separateness of tbe individual. We are a part of all that we have met, indeed, but we ure also strangely aloof from all other created things. It is when this sense of the soul's separateness presses hard that we cry out for a Saviour who can recover us from loneliness. Loneliness and temptation often come together. Indeed, loneliness is in itself a temptation to discouragement, despair, and tbe lnosening'of all sense of obligation. "Who know:)," "Who cares?" are dangerous questions for tlie soul to ask. It is at such times that we learn the meaning of the great withdrawal to Calvary. Theology has tried to explain away the loneliness of the Master, as it has tried to explain away the other elements of His divine humanness. But it is to the solitary Figure on the Cross that we must go when the need of the soul is most prof und. It is He who trod tbe wine-press alone, of whose sympathy we are sure when we pass through experiences which those about us cannot, be expected to understand. It is the loneliest One, looking from a careless world to a darkened heaven and finding no evidence of companionship, to whom we cry out in life's harkest hour. To Him, in some supreme experience, every believing soul must say, "But for Thy cry, '.My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?' Thou couldst not be my Saviour now!"—Christian Century. "GETHSEMANE" Visit again Gethsennine, and see "The .Man of Sorrows" groaning there for thee— And interceding, too. There aro but few Admitted to tbat sacred scene, to view His soul's deep anguish, as the hour draws nigh, When He must drink the cup of wrath and die. Shake off thy sleep, thou ransomed sinner, see! He bears thy punishment instead of thee: Just pause awhile—list! For he speaks to thee: "Canst thou not watch one little hour with Me?" Alas! How weak is human love again: Ye slumber on, although He bears that pain And agony for thee .... The agony is passed, an Angel flies From Heaven to strengthen Him—before Him lies The Condemnation and the Judgment Hall, The cruel scourging, and the time when all Will flee from Him and leave Him all alone, There is not one to share His sorrow, none Have pity on Him now, for none can share In sorrow so intense; nay, He must bear It all alone. But thou mayst follow on, And with adoring wonder gaze upon The spotless Lamb led on, the Son of God Ready, in sacrifice, to shed His blood Upon the Cross for thee. Here take thy stand And ever shelter 'neath His outstretched hand. K. E. T. "MARY" By Grace Noll Crowell In "Good Housekeeping." "Tlie lirst day of the week Cometh Mary Magdalene early When it is yet dark, Unto the sepulchre—" Bach Easter morning I go with her into the garden. I love to walk beside her; To carry, as she carries, Aloes an,l cinnamon and myrrh, And all tlie sweeth burden of spices For our Lord. The old garden is wet with the night dew. Since last Friday Many feet have trod the pathway. The bruised petals of white lilies And of pnle purple phlox Lift their faint fragrance Like incense through the dusk. The shadows or gray olives Lie deep across the old walls. The dawn tarries over the hills. Mary wears the trailing, dark dress Of the night; But I—I wear Tho shining white garments of the dawn. For I have long known something That she does not know. Her eyes see the open sepulchre Stark before her in tbe darkness, And there Is a voice: "Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seokest thou?" "I weep," sbe answers, "Because tbey have taken away my Lord, And I know not where they have laid Him." O. Mary—Mary— I want to put my arms about you, To tell you—to tell you— I want to call It through the dusk! I want to sing it In the stars! I can not breathe for It— "Mary—look— Sec—! He is not the gardener! He is—" But Mary's eyes are heavy witli tears. Tell me where thou has laid Him, * She can not see. "Sir, if thou bast borne Him hence, And I will take him away." And then— With tlie old-time tenderness, Jesus speaks her name, "Mary." I hope I shall always possess firm- icss and virtue enough to maintain, what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an "Honest !>Jan."—George Washington. FIRE CHIEF CONDEMNS SCHOOL FIRE ESCAPE (Continued from Page One) one into the other, and it is difficult to isolate them. Thus a long tiring walk causes bodily fatigue, but with the onset of bodily fatigue the intellect becomes duller. On the other hand, a steady grind at some mental task is not the best preparation for excessive physical exercise, though it should be noticed that it takes a longer time for the effects of prolonged exercise of tlie nervous system to pass over to the muscles than it does for the effects of vigorous physical exercise to pass over to the nerves. There are three main causes of fatigue: (1) The destruction of the energy-producing compounds in the body, especially in the muscle fibres and in nerve cells. The nutriment of the body as carried by the blood, stores the various tissues with these compounds. Thc activity of the muscles is caused by tlie decomposition of these substances in response to nerve stimulus. If the activity is prolonged, a stage is reached when all, or nearly all, of these compounds have been used up. A state of fatigue is then reached and tlie parts affected will not function till rest has allowed more of these compounds to be produced and accumulate. (2). Fatigue Is caused by the presence of toxins or waste products in the tissues. These toxins are poisonous ami their presence in the body in quantity causes the symptoms of fatigue. A third cause Is the lack of oxygen which Is necessary for the decomposition of the substances Just referred to. Nature's remedy for fatigue is rest and sleep. By this means opportunity Is provided for the building up of a fresli supply of material and the elimination of tbe waste products. But if tlie fatiguo is of a localized mental kind, sucli as ls normally produced by school tasks, the remedy is tlie substitution of another activity. Fatigue causes the inattention so often observable in school rooms. Inattention is the child's way oi* making a recovery irom fatigue. lu childhood tlie system Is making a great expenditure of energy in tne growth of tiie bodily tissues. Consequently neither body nor mind is capable of extended vigorous exercise. The capital outlay is so great tliat the running expenses must be restricted. Thus tor ciiildren in the early school years too much importance cuiinot be attached to rest, sleep, proper food and exercise In tlie fresh air. ft might be well to point out tbat these requirements apply not only to the early years. It is equally injurious to a pupil of any age to violate these fundamental laws of health, and parents need not expect their children to make progress it they aro permitted even occasionally to keep Cumberland dancing hours. In tiie junior classroom fatigue makes it necessary to adopt short lesson periods and alternate them with mechanical handwork or physical exercise. Many competent persons claim that a half-day session is sufficiently long for the first year or two of scliool life and that tbe maximum progress can lie made under that system. This is n debatable question. Probably most mothers are glad to be) relieved of tho little folk as many hours ns possible regardless o the teachers' nerves or the children's real progress. The next important question is at what age the child is capable of moro than live hours' mental effort IS YOUR MONEY SAFE? Hidden in your home it is a temptation to thieves. Deposit your money in the bank and rent a SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX for your valuable papers, Victory Bonds, etc. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA with positive Increase in rate of progress, and with no detrimental effects. Let us pass on to consider the child at tlie age when we are assured tliat a littlo diminution of play and Increase of the responsibility of work will do him no harm—to the period when his parents begin lo wonder If he ls ever going to get through school at all. The curriculum makes greater demands on the teacher by increased amount and diversity of work. The child presumably knows how to study any of tlie common subjects, but lie is passing through thai heedless, carefree period when be has not reached the stage which prompts him to wash his face or brush his hair, and he has never yet given a single thought seriously to his future. It is hard enough to keep him nt work at school, but a perfect nightmare to get him to do any real homework. Nevertheless he must work to get on, aud these are precious years. What can be done to help solve the homework problem? The first thing is tlle co-operation of thc parents, a tiling which many endeavor to do, while others take the easier course of lei ting the child do as be wishes. Usually it is much better for the parents to let tbe child carry out his work by himself except in a case of difficulty. The real co-operation consists in seeing that there Is a regular time and place for tlle work and that there are as few as possible listractions. It is Impossible for a trained adult to study in a room where a continuous conversation is In progress, so why should we expect a child to accomplish anything under those or worse conditions? Then each task assigned should have an object in view and the parent should be satisfied that such object lias been attained. This ls not easy if the people at home have not a clear idea of what is required; here again a little co-operation will clear up the doubt. It seems to me than an enormous amount of time and effort is wasted both in and out of school by lack of concentration. The ultimate.result is really appalling. If pupils could be made to expect tliat things will be taught them only once (always granting that the explanation has been understood) and could learn in the early stages to master things as they go, the patli would lie made many times easier In the higher grades and in high school. The amount of work of the nature of exercises could be enormously reduced if this concentration vere approximated. Spelling is the bugbear of most pupils, and yet the experts assure us tliat tlie practical lurking vocabulary of tlie average person does not exceed fifteen or elgh- [■•on bundled words. Let us suppose that an average of one word is mas- tred per day for eight years of two i undred scliool days eacli. This would Kivo sixteen hundred or practically the complete list requited. Surely this amount could be done without making homework a burden. Tbe same idea applies to arithmetic. We continually ilnd tliat tbe majority of pupils have the idea (irmly fixed that arithmetic is simply a matter of doing something according to a prescribed pattern. They cannot see tbe forest for tho trees. The fundamental . point in mathematics, the clear conception of thc relationships of quantities, ls never grasped, and the endless repetition of examples Is for tiie most part so much work wasted. A similar thing holds in other subjects. I have watched pupils studying a book, such as history, when I was sure that not one definite idea had entered the brain during a half-hour over the book because the mind was elsewhere. In other cases tlie pupil understands what he reads but does not concentrate on the salient ideas sufficiently to remember them. This requires training, but every hour spent in study which does not yield its quota to the permanent stock of the memory is really working harm rather than good to the student. The chief point to emphasize at the stage of which we speak, when the pupil is just beginning to make use of text-books and secure information for himself, is the securing of this proper attention. It will be well to notice first the psychologist's description of what attention really is, then 1 propose to suggest a motive power for securing it through the child's In- iuterests. Attention and Interest are always associated in consciousness; it Is impossible to have tlie one without tlie other. Attention arouses interest and interest causes attention. Interest is defined as an impulse to know or a tendency to attend. We attend to things which Interest us. Attention may be compared with vision. Whenever we wish to see an object distinctly we arrange our eye so that the image falls on the yellow spot—the most sensitive spot of the eye. But other portions of the retina are also active and therefore we get grouped around the focal image a gradually fading series of images. Moreover, the eye wanders and Images which were on the margin are brought into the focus, while focal images wander to the margin or disappear altogether. There is a continual change of the focus and margin. And so with attention; it is a state of consciousness with a focus and a margin. The things in focus are said to be attended; those in the margin are always grouped around the central focal idea in the region of semi-consciousness. The focal elements arc the most important but the margin cannot be neglected. We instinctively attend to moving objects without making them focal. The ability to see out of tile corner of the eye illustrates what I mean. One of tlie things required of a teacher ls lo be able to make use of this marginal consciousness to he able to keep track of several tilings ut once—to see Tommy's movements while looking at Johnny. The psychologist divides attention Into tlie spontaneous or non-voluntary, and the voluntary, which requires conscious effort. In school the power of attention develops with age. A little child simply must attend to novel, clear, intense stimuli; consequently his attention wanders and he is said to be easily distracted. But lie is never inattentive; in fact there is no such thing as inattention (luring waking hours. His mind must have something ■vltli which lo occupy itself. The task of controlling tliis ever-shifting attention is tlie chief one of ilic junior teacher. Voluntary attention must be encouraged, li involves effort and is very fatiguing, and therefore cannot lie expected for long periods. Hy practice the effort required lo maintain attention becomes less until the consciousness of effort disappears and finally the pupil attends spontaneously. As this stage approaches the resistance to distraction is increased to the maximum. It is my firm belief that half tlie problem of homework in the latter years of public school would be eliminated of the pupils wede sufficiently callable of exercising Ibis explicitly voluntary attention. (To be continued.) Agricultural development depends largely upon the consumers in this province. If they demand British Columbia products they will aid those on Ibe land In this province. If not, then their support is given to the farmers of a foreign country. CRE0PH0S ; t§f§lW BUILDER ONC£ ATfflAL ^ALWAYS JYyW/ For Sale by R. E. FROST Cumberland March 26,1921. THC! CUMBERLAND ISLANDER 5-i five Music and Pfiotoplays ^^ The Right to Love An Intimate Tale of a Beautiful Woman's Love-Life in the . City of the Sultans. Turkey is famous as a hotbed of political and domestic intrigue. Its oriental atmosphere is peculiarly fitting for the, drama of love and violence that is worked out in "The Right to Love," the super special screen production showing at the Ilo-llo Theatre -mi Saturday. Luxurious ballroom scenes are fairly common in motion pictures, but this picture contains one that will linger long in the minds of the audience. The setting is tlie broad esplanade of a large bouse of Moorish design, which is one of the show places of the Florida keys. Tiie water comes almost to, its walls, it is moonlight. Exquisitely gowned ladies mingle on the esplanade. This is one of tlie feature scenes of "The Right to Love,' 'a Oeorge Fitz- maurice production, featuring Mae Murray and David Powell. Mae Murray has the role of an American girl, who leads a wretched life with her husband, Kir Archibald Falkland, director ol* the Ottoman Debt at Constantinople. In an effort to compromise his wife so he may marry another woman, Sir Archibald installs a Prince Stanislaus ia bis home. A Colonel Richard Lorring, played by David Powell, arrives In time to rescue her from the prince, though in tlie resulting mix-up Lorraine shoots Falkland dead. He is acquitted In the trial that follows, and he and Lady Falkland seek happiness together. It's a magnificent picture. Famous Players-Lasky, First National and Goldwyn have made munificent offers to the Polish actress, Palo Negri, but she has thus far failed to accept any of them. Negri's work in the Important film "Passion," led to the eagerness of tlie leading United States producers to secure her. She is coming to tills continent in May. . * . The Manitoba Board of Censors has placed a ban on the Universal comedy production, "The Eternal Triangle," which is designated by the censors as "indecent." The comedy is one in which the only characters are canine actors. * a * ■ Robert Hlchens, tlie famous English author of "The Garden of Allah," "Bella Donna," and other stories and plays, lias signed a contract to write original stories for Paramount Pictures. * * * The interior of a newly-opened Japanese temple, with tiie Buddhist priests officiating at tlie altar and the congregation worshipping at a shrine of Buddha, Is a unique and exclusive subject in Fox News. Another picture taken by special permission shows a terrific explosion In a sulphur mine at Westiake, La. A beautiful tint adds a thrill to the scenes in tliis real place of fire and brimstone. HisTemporaryWife A STARTLING ROMANCE POWERFULLY ENACTED All-Star Cast Scores Triumph in Joseph Leverig's Big Comedy-Drama. taken out of Zieglield's Follies by Rex Beach to be the star of his big picture, "Thc Auction Block," what is positively the best opportunity of her career, The new production, described as "a startling Leap Year romance," is a society drama with elements of melodramatic action that cannot fail to satisfy the most exacting of photoplay devotees. Novel in its theme and powerful in its enactment, this unusually fine production Is assured of success not only because it holds the interest of the spectator from first to last, but for the capital characterization it exacts from every member of the stellar aggregation, for seldom has an all-star picture afforded such wide scope for the talents of Its famed principals. More beautiful than she was in "Tlie Auction Block," Miss De Remer reveals dramatic ability in tlie role of Annahello Rose that will both surprise and deljght screen fans. Tiie story concerns tiie adventures of a beautiful girl, who as a nurse wins tier way into the good graces of a wealthy patient, whose son and only heir hay displeased him because of the youth's infatuation for a woman of questionable character. Before tho old man's death Amiahclle receives from him an envelope captioned: "Not to lie opened in sixty days." Also before his deatli. which was charged in part to the nurse's neglect, her patient had written a new will, which ho handed bis lawyer. Judge Laton. Tlie document disinherits the son If he persists In bis plan to marry the woman to whom tlle father objects. Failing to obtain employment because of the charge of negligence hanging over her, Anuabelle applies to Judge Laton for aid. He prevails on her to answer a newspaper advertisement; "Wanted: a Temporary Wife; Immedlule Separation." She finds the advertiser is none other than hor patient's son, who plans a marriage and hasty annulment and then wed his fiancee. Anuabelle consents to the wedding. How this brave girl sweeps all opposition aside and wins the man of her heart leads to a smashing climax—a thriller that will hold the audience spellbound. A Thrilling Episode Photoplay Serial Has Realistic Scene Showing Bombing of a Submarine. Simple Souls Blanche Sweet's Charms Have Wide Scope in the Role of Unsophisticated Girl "His Temporary Wife" is the special nature at the llo-Ilo Theatre Tueday next. It is produced and presented by Joseph Levering, a pioneer among directors, as his intllal producing venture with an all-star cast inclusive of Rubye De Remer, Edmund Breese, Mary Boland, Eugene Strong, W. T. Carleton, Armand Cortes and several other players prominent In the public eye. "His Temporary Wife," a screen adaptation of Robert Ames Bennet's popular magazine story, gives Miss De Remer, the beautiful girl who was The charm of Blanche Sweet's personality literally floods every scene of "Simple Souis." tlie Jesse D. Hampton production which shows at the llo-Ilo Theatre on Thursday of next week. It is based on the popular novel by John Hastings Turner. Miss Sweet Is cast in a role which requires a full complement of histrionic abilities. From the sweet unsophisticated girl to the quick wrath and fear of a woman scorned, she is admirable. Don't miss this romance! Briefly the story is that of a poor, discouraged shop girl who dreams of happiness but sees no chance of getting it. Sitting disconsolate in t park, sho arouses tlle sympathy of a duke, who makes a chance acquaint, ance and later regularly sends her a small allowance to purchase books. This brings her into disrepute with her mother. The duke learns of the situation and marries her, but snobbish relatives endeavor to break up tlie couple. The girl weathers a series of difficult situations and wins out. It has been said that the mechanical ability of the motion picture camera, together with the ingenuity of motion picture producers, can satisfy almost any human curiosity. Thousands, yes, millions of people during the Great War read and heard almost every day of airplanes bombing submarines. Outside of the luckless crews of these U-boats and the victorious aviators themselves, no other living person ever had a chance to see a thrilling Incident of that kind. All they were able to do was to read of it and, if possessed of good imaginations, visualize for themselves. But once more tlie motion picture camera and tho producer are ready to gratify a human curiosity to see a stunt of this kind. Tlie producer Is the Vitagraph Company, whose new and startling detective serial, "The Invisible Hand," is being shown at the Ilo-llo Theatre every Monday and Tuesday nights. It comes in tlie third episode for a thrilling finish. The outlaw band Which tlie Secret Service are running down on tiie West Coast have obtained an abandoned submarine in which they are endeavoring to make their escape. They succeed in getting out into the bay when they aro pursued by an Army aviator in a bombing plane. Although early in the serial it will probably prove to be one of the most thrilling of all the thrill scenes to see the aviator drop bombs upon the fleeing submarine and destroy it, while its thieving crew leap into tlie ocean. Antonio Moreno is thc star of "The Invisible Hand." He plays tho role of John Sliarpe, famous analytical detective called upon by the Secret Service to break up the Crime Trust. Charlie Chaplin's new comedy, "The Kid," is proving to be the most popular picture in years, and is simply demonstrating that the comedian has lost none of his power to amuse tlie masses. At tho Strand Theatre in New York "The Kid" was shown to 20,000 people a day. No less than 300,- 000 saw it in two weeks, a new record for Broadway. . . . Nothing on wheels ever had reached the bottom of tlie Grand Canyon of Colorado until tlie other day, when John Hogg, an adventurous spirit, got there on a motorcycle, declares a statement from the Fox Film headquarters. He took with him a cameraman to tell the picture story. It took him four days aud nights to cover twenty-two miles. To Please One Woman New Lois Weber Production Tell Some Truths About Men and Women PERFECTLY SAFE MOVE. "Why on earth do you offer a reward for that dog; I thought you detested It?" "To please my wife." "But such a large reward will be sure to bring him back." "No, It won't. I drowned hltn myself.!" It Is the cotvard who fawns upon those above him. It ls the coward who Is Insolent whenever he dares to be so. $50 to $5,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE A CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITY PROVIDES IT —No better life investment available —No better security obtainable —Cannot be seized or levied upon for any cause —Will be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed —Not affected by trade depression —Free from Dominion Income Tax —No medical examination required Anyone over the age of 5 years resident or domiciled in Canada ■ ■ may purchase, ' Any two persons may purchase jointly. Employers may purchase for their employees—school boards for ■ • their teachers—congregations for their ministers. Apply to your postm* Her; or write, pottage Tree, to S. T. Bartedo, Super- intendent of Annuities Ottawa, for new booklet and other information deaired. State tcx and age laat birthday. ' J When Adam yielded to Eve ami at the fatal apple, he didn't know he was Furnishing the theme for the feature picture at the Ilo-llo Theatre next Saturday, April 2nd. Not that Lois Weber's latest picture, "To Please One Woman," ban pre-historic settings or is one second later than up-to-the-finute. But the habit Adam started of doing foolish things to please the ladies persists today, and Miss Weber has graphically portrayed just what happens when un unsophisticated young man tries to satisfy the whims of a pretty and selfish woman with a tendency to "vamp" all and sundry. "To Please One Woman" Is a good picture. It's life—not only as it is led in tho seaside village of Seagirt, which is the locale of the story—hut as one meets it in New York or Napa. The central characters are a selfish woman and a gullible man. In love with the lutter is a nice girl. She sees her romance shattered by her sweetheart's Infatuation for his flashy charmer. More than that, the latter's influence spreads like a blight through the innocent girl's family. But before thc film flashes "finis" the "vamp" meets her reward, and good old true love comes Into its own. You'll like "To Please One Woman." Maybe it's partly on account of the good cast Miss Weber assembled. There's Claire Windsor, a good-Iook- llig blonde and a newcomer to pictures; Mona Lisa, the "vamp" with tho wonderful eyes; the veteran Edward Burns; Editli Kcssler, Geon;. Hackathorne and others. The ptetur* is a Paramount, (t shows here ot Saturday, April 2nd. IUML0 THEATRE Saturday, March 26th MAE MURRAY AND DAVID POWELL — IN — The Right to Love Beauty! Passion! Splendor! And the sotil of a radiant woman flaming into love. A Turkish tale of a young American wife—sold to a knave—forced to share even hor home with the "other woman"—delivered up to a roue's insults—torn from the arms of her child—rising at last, rebellious, to the right of her sex to claim her mate. "ON WITH THE DANCE!" BY GEORGE FITZMAURICE, WAS A PHOTOPLAY SENSATION. REMEMBERING THAT—NOW SEE "THE RIGHT TO LOVE!" Monday, March 28th ROBERT WARWICK — IN Told in the Hills The world famous novel of pioneer days enacted by an all-star cast in scenes of vivid realism. Scouts, miners, Indians, sweethearts of the oltl West, romance of boundless plain and trackless mountain—all blended in this fascinating title of a man who lost himself for hate and found a wondrous love. You must see this lovely picture. Tuesday, March 29th Joseph Levering presents His Temporary Wife WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST, INCLUDING Ruby De Remer and Edmund Breese Mary Boland and Eugene Strong A newspaper advertisement: WANTED, A TEMPORARY WIFE; IMMEDIATE SEPARATION, starts thc ball of action rolling in Joseph Levering's big all-star production. With handsome Eugene Strong as the advertiser and beautiful Rubye De Remer as one of the applicants there must be love interest aplenty. And a smashing climax furnishes no end of thrills in this startling Leap Year romance. A Startling Romance Powerfully Enacted Thursday, March 31st A ROMANCE THAT BUBBLES WITH YOUTH AND LAUGHTER! Blanche Sweet — IN — SIMPLE SOULS When two minds think alike and two hearts beat as one—Don't Guess! You'll be Surprised! It's a rainbow romance full of color. It puts youth and springtime in the blood. It's an eyeful of gorgeous gowns, wonderful settings and fanciful drama brimming with laughter. A woman's play. A distinctive production. SEE BLANCHE SWEET AT HER BEST Saturday, April 2nd A LOIS WEBER PRODUCTION To Please One Woman The lure and desire of the ages! The irresistible urge, from Adam down to t'ie latest lovelorn youth and the workaday husband, striving and happy—or driven—To Please One Woman. The fascinating, nerve-tingling, oldest and newest game in the world! Now in a thrilling motion picture. You'll want to see this vividly intimnte photoplay romance. A story that bares the secrets of^the most vital power on earth ' 'day—the power of a woman to make or break the man who loves her. Six THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER March 26,1921. DR. R. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST Office WIL1 jARD block Phone lit, Cumberland, B. C. .. P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND - - B. C. nag—EBB INCUBATORS BROODERS We have the largest and most complete stock of Poultry Supplies in B. C. e Fencing and Netting for poultry farm and berries. ' " FOR CATALOGUES JMSGN&CO. ambie St. Vancouver . .^,, ussWaV.JItVTUsttmM .MILY SHOE REPAIRER "MY RUBY!" "VICE, MATERIAL ; tVORKHANSHIF GUARANTEED RUBBER HEELS Fixed WMle V Walt PHILLIPS' MILITAIIT SOLES AND HEELS. S DAVIS D.un,muir aja \Jt\ V liJ, Avenue CUMBERLAND HOTEL W.M.MK1UUFIKI I), Proprietor GOOD ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland. B. C. UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES, Proprietor. Cumberland, B. C. GOOD EATS VENDOME Restuarant FOR QUALITY. Oysters, Steaks and Chops. Also Fish and Chips. BOXES FOR LADIES. Open Diij* nnd Night. We had just landed on the jetty at one of the islands in the Pacilic Group, and were strolling along admiring the glorious panorama the island and the quiet waters of the bay presented, when a gaunt-looking man in white clucks, standing with a little knot ol* dusky islanders, stepped out and gave mo a friendly touch on tbe arm. The thought of knowing anybody on the island made me wheel suddenly. I gave a rapid startled glance at the man. and as a smile curled on bis face 1 could see tliat he was my old fried Bob Smith, a one-time ardent New Zealander. "Heaven's alive! Is it you, Bob?" I said in astonishment. "What the devil an* you doing here? Thought you were dead and respectfully buried these ten years!" Bob took bis pipe out of his mouth, smiled again, and shook hands with me. "Well, this is a surprise to me, Bob. I'm delighted to meet you; but tell me," I asked, "what on earth are you doing and bow did you get here?" Bob, still smiling, looked at me with tbat old familiar expression 1 used to know so well. "That's history," he said, quietly. "But how do you like the life?" I asked, not with any feeling of inqulsl- tlveness, but solely to inquire as to his welfare. The gay light seemed to leave Bob's face, and I though I could detect ln his eyes the thoughts of his mind. "It's not a bad life, Teddy," he said slowly, "but it has Its disadvantages. Come along to my shack and we'll warble over old happenings," .My pals on the trip had now, in their wanderings, got out of sight, and I was only too eager to stroll off with Bob. At the bottom of my heart there was a feeling of pity for Bob, for I felt that something had gone wrong, and I wanted to get him out of his trouble If I could. We walked along a road with many curves, where big "Bob, old man," I said, "you've got a snug little haven, and I congratulate you upon displaying your usual good taste in setting everything out to full advantage. Is this a local native girl?" I asked him, taking a quarter size photograph in my hand. "Yes," said Bob, casting half an eye at the vacant spot from which I had taken the photograph. "She's astonishingly beautiful," said, and with a laugh, "again you have shown your remarkable good taste!" Bob smiled and busied himself in filling a liquor decanter and arranging a neat little tray which he placed on the table beside me. Then he drew himself up in a wicker chair opposite to me, and, taking tlie stopper out. handed me, with a glass, the decanter. I poured myself out a nip of whisky and returned the decanter to Bob, who did likewise. After we had drunk each other's health Bob's reticence began to thaw. "This life's right enough, Ted, but It has its gloomy side—not tliat I'm not comfortable. But eight years of It is rather a big slice out of a man's life." "You ought to come back to us, Bob," I said. "To renew old acquaintances, especially happy ones, is like putting half-a-dozen years on a man's life!" Bob sat smoking for five minutes without saying a word. I eyed him carefully, and could see that there was something irritating on his mind. Then he spoke. "Ever see her now?" he asked me almost pathetically. "I've often wondered what has happened to her." The question bit my brain a blow, and I felt my heart going like an engine with the governors off. Now I could see everything, and the way, if my thoughts proved correct, wns plain sailing. But I knew I would have to proceed very delicately. "Which one. Bob?" I asked, trying to treat the question as casually as I could, for I knew Bob was always sensitive in matters In which women wero concerned. "Do you mean Doris?" I palms and tropical flowers of gorgeous coloring abounded here, there and j queried, for Doris and Bob I knew had everywhere. I shall never forget the I a lot of Interests in common. D. Campbell's Meat Market Phono fit! Cumberland Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy. Veal, Pork and Mutton. SPECIALS Cnmbridgo Pork Sausages. Cambridge Pork Sausage Home-made Sausage Polish Sausage Veal Loaf Boiled Ham Ham Bologna Headcheese. ptcturesqueness of that road, which, I learned, was the main thoroughfare of tlie Island. I was too much occupied with gazing in perfect rapture at the beautiful scene that not until we had walked some distance did I notice that Bob hadn't scarcely said a word to me during the walk. I looked at him slyly once or twice, and thought that half- smile for which he could be picked out anywhere was on his face, still behind his eyes there was, I felt, a big tale which he was anxious to unfold to somebody who understood him, Presently Bob said to me: "I live ln here." We turned Into a little plantation and got on to a patcli which wound ln and out among banana and cocoanut palms. Then a low-lying native-built cottage, which here and there showed a dash of the workmanship of a European, came into view. I front of the cottage a well-trimmed garden displayed its wares. Flowers, vegetables of tbe island variety, and all kinds of unfamiliar plants were there in abundance. We stepped inside the main room of tlie cottage, and a picture of neatness met my eye. The room was furnished as much like a sitting room in a New Zealand home as it could be. All the old photographs Bob used to keep in his batch were there (mine included), excepting one, whose absence gave me more of an inkling what was wrong than anything else. Bob saw me looking at the photographs around bis room, and when I turned my eyes to his be quickly shifted his gaze. This made me feci a little nervous. I tried not to show it, for unless he of his own volition spoko about tlle absent picture I certainly wasn't going to produce any jarring note by doing No sooner had I uttered thc words than Bob rose from his chair suddenly and paced the floor. "Doris?" he said in a high-pitched voice. "Doris ?" Then he looked at me quizzically, as if I had said something tliat I had no right to say. "Doris? Why, I bad forgotten all about her, and intended to," said Bol) with a certain hissing in his voice. Then I remembered what a jackass I had been. Suddenly—as everything had occurred to me while on the Island suddenly—I thought of the flaming words Doris and Bob had indulged in some years ago. A fit of jealousy on the part of Doris, I know, had caused everything. And probably the last words Bob said to her after Mrs. Barry's party came to my mind. "Doris, I could never like a person who is jealous. They have no right to live." Bob's eyes wandered out of the door and across the palm grove. A sullen expression came to his face, and 1 cursed myself for having been th' cause of It, because I really loved Boll —as men sometimes love one another —for his many really fine qualities. My time on the island was short, and I felt that I would have to take short cuts in what I wanted to say to Bob. "Well, confound it all, Bob," I said, "let's be intimate. To wliom were you referring, old fellow?" Bob came back into his chair and served out another drink. "Don't you remember Ruby?" he said with smile on his face. "My Ruby!" "Ruby!" I said. "Ruby! Why, you don't mean Ruby Squires, do you. Bob?" "That's her," he said in a voice pleased at my interest in the name. Bob's admission to me wns a great surprise. I couldn't get over it. I Have you tried our Pickled Pork und Corned Ilecf ■ It la delicious. Royal Insurance Company Limited OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND FIRE, LIFE^id MARINE LIFE DEPARTMENT Total Assets $156,673,215.00 Life Funds 58,667,860.00 Profits Distributed to Policyholders 27,622,286.00 The Additional Reserves maintained by the Company, over and above a full provision for the liabilities in all departments and exclusive of the capital and stock, amount to over $30,000,00 R. V. WINCH & CO., LTD. H. G. McKINNON, EDWARD W. BICKLE, Special Agent, District Agent, Cumberland. Cumberland. Chicago foot expert coming to our store Do you haw weak feet, turning ankles, cramped toes, aching pains in the feet that make you tired all overt You can give yourfeet the relief they need,, rest your tired, strained muscles, by wearing Dr.SchoWs Foot-Eater March 30th and 31st and April 1st Foot fains that tire you out can be relieved and corrected Every foot pain that you have has a cause! And if you just know that cause you can find the scientific method of get- ting it relieved and corrected. You can come to this store and find out the cause of your foot trouble! You can talk to a man who has been trained in the foot comfort methods of Dr. Wm. Scholl of Chicago. This foot expert — this Dr. Scholl Practipedist—understands your foot trouble, will explain to you its cause, and will show you, free of charge, the appliance that will correct it. These appliances are not experiments. They have been tested and found successful all over the United States for a great many years. Do not neglect your feet. You now have the opportunity to have your feet examined and to find out just what they need fev their immediate relief. Don't forget the date. And don't fail to come in and find what your feet need to make them comfortable. Remember the demonstration ts/ree. ^. CAVIN'S CASH SHOE STORE didn't know that Bob knew Ruby Squires. "Why, old man," I said, "she's in our ship out in the bay!" The glass Bob was holding fell to floor and broke in pieces. His face wont an ashy color, then turned into crimson. "What?" he said. "Are you mad? Huby on the boat?" "Yes," I said. "She's going to Fiji— what to do I don't know." Bob stared nt me as if I had said something to blacken his character, "Are you sure it's Ruby?" he asked me excitedly. "Quite sure,' 'I said. Bob grabbed bis panama, buttoned up bis coat, and, making for the door, said to me, "Come on, we'll go out together!" "No, Hob," I said. "It's a job for you to do alone. I'll walk along the beach for a bit." And before I bad finished speaking Bob was away. When I got aboard the steamer In the twilight, the chief steward came to me nnd said, "Did you hear about our little romance?" "No," I said. "Well," ho replied, "remember Miss Squires? She's met her swain. She's gone off with all her bags. Sho was so happy when she left us that she gave tbo stewardess a liver, and tho stewardess threw rice ou her as she walked down thc gangway. They're tlie happiest pair I've ever seen!" When tlie ship got to FIJI I got a telegram which delighted me beyond words. It ran: ".Married yesterday. Happy. Can never repny you.—BOB." Tbat message I value more than anything else 1 possess. Si' An Armstrong, B. C, limestone quarrying company has now an nil- year demand for its products. What builders don't want, the poultry, farms and orchards of the district consume, among the output being chicken grit, poultry granules, lime flour and lime sulphur. Tho lime flour is used to fertilize the farming land and the lime sulphur Is employed extensively by orchardlsts. It Is understood that the agricultural organizations of Manitoba plan to make tests with Manitoba limestone to ascertain it it is useful for these purposes. They are particularly interested in llmo flour, with which tho late Prof. Hopkins of Ur- liana, 111., rendered almost exhausted wheut land in tliat state highly productive, THE EXCHANGE RATE VIII.-What Controls It? WE have attempted to show in this series the principal causes of variation in exchange rates. In order to reduce the problem to its - simplest form, we have not mentioned several factors which, in spite of adverse trade balances, had considerable influence in maintaining the value of our dollar abroad during pre-war days. One of these was the great volume of Canadian securities (such as bonds of the Dominion and Provincial Governments, Municipalities and Companies), sold an- annually in other countries. The proceeds of these sales created balances to our credit abroad just as though we had exported an equal value of merchandise. At the present time our sales of securities abroad amount to far less than formerly owing to the "tightness" of money and the high interest rates demanded. Another factor of importance, the influence of which it is difficult to estimate, is the amount of foreign money bought into Canada by immigrants and tourists. An adverse Exchange Rate, especially one so great as ours with the United States, taxes heavily all users of imported goods. The greater the excess in the value of imports over exports, the higher the Exchange Rate is likely to become. Those who import luxuries because they can afford to pay the additional tax, therefore, help to maintain the rate or even to raise it still further. Thus the price of imported necessities is increased to all, including many consumers who can ill afford the extra burden. In our final article we shall summarize the methods by which the exchange rate may be brought back to normal. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Capital Paid up $15,000,000 Reserve Fund $15,000,000 This series, when completed, will be published in pamphlet form. If you desire a copy, write to our Head Ofiice, Toronto. r March 26\1921. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDEfi Severt RAMSAY'S PRINCESS CHOCOLATES ALWAYS IN STOCK FANCY BOXES OF HIGH- GRADE CHOCOLATES WM. HENDERSON CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM PARLORS TREMENDOUS ADVANCE IN THE COST OF LIVING Appearances Count! If you desire a good appearance call at the CUMBERLAND BARBER SHOP A. QATZ, Proprietor Our Motto: TO PLEASE Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Repairing a Specialty. CUMBERLAND. B.C. The tremendous advance in the cost of living and the corresponding though lower increase in wages in Canada during tlie period from 1918 to 1920, is shown by u lengthy statement which will be published by the Labor Department as a supplement to the March issue of tlie Labor Gazette. The rates of wages are complied from statistics obtained in Hi Canadian cities scattered across tlie Dominion. An increase of ill).4 in the hourly rates of wages paid in 1920 over the 1913 scale is shown by the statement. As far as the weekly scale of wages is concerned, tlie increase Is only 79.:' per cent, over 1918, but It is pointed out that there was a decrease in tbe number of working hours per week, which is resuponsihle for tlie discrepancy hi ibe two rates. In regard to tbe cost of living, the department points out thai the average increase in all hems for a family when tbe peak was reached ill July 1920, was 101 per coat, over Milt. Food bad risen 130 per cent.; fuel, 91 per cent.; rent. ;M por cent.; clothing, Hill per cent, and sundries 90 per cent. By December food bad dropped lo a level of 102 per cent, over 1018, but fuel had continued lo increase, reaching a level of IIS per cent, over 1913. Occupation*; Reviewed. It was discovered that tbe average hourly wage increases as compared with 1913 were as follows: Building trades, so per cent.; metal trades, 109 per cent.; printing trades. 74 per cent.; street railway men, 91 per cent. Common factory labor hourly wages increase is given as 115 per cent.; lumber and sawiiillliug 103 per cent. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MEMORIAL ARCH FUND Thos. H. Carey FHtE AND LIFE INSURANCE Cumberland, II. C. tup* New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY, Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, FRAMES, INTERIOR TRIM AND GENERAL FACTORY WORK write for prices to THE MOORE-WHITTINGTON LUMBER CO. LTD. Offlco 2020 Bridge Street, Victoria, B.C. Especially pleasing to par- \ ticular men and women is our Easter Display of Footwear. Our fine grade shoes have all the qualities to merit your instant approval. The dress models in all the popular leathers are famous for the smart trim style which they impart to the wearer's foot. We'll appreciate a chance to show thc new shoe styles at a price you will be pleased to pay. If You Have Foot Trouble come to this store and consult our Graduate Practi- pedist. Let him demonstrate to you DsSc/to/ls Ret ComJortApplutrnxs You will then realize the joys of absolute foot comfort*. This service is Free. Come in today or anytime. Covin's Cash Shoe Store The Corner Store WM. GORDON Plume 133 Horseshoe Salmon, 2 for 55c Prunes, 60-70, per lb. 15c Jameson's Tea, lb 70c Deckajulla Tea, lb 65c Blue Ribbon Tea, lb 70c Malkin's Host Tea, lb. 65c Braid's Ideal, 2! .-lb. Salada Tea, lb 60c package .■*. $1.00 Great West Tea, lb.... G5c Gordon's Best (Braid's Nabob Tea, Hi 60c Best), lb 75c Empress Tea, lb. 70c COFFEE Nabob, Empress, or Braid's Coffee, per lb 75c Fresh-roasted Santos Coffee, ground while you wait. Special, per lb 70c BACON AND HAM Pea-Meal Back Bacon, per lb BOc Ayrshire Roll Bacon, per lb 60c Side Bacon, streaky, per lb 55c Whole Hams, per lb 10c EMPRESS STRAWBERRY JAM—1-lb, tins, only 10c TABLE OILCLOTH—White and blue marble vein; li/i yards wide, per yard 75c KOR-KER SHOES FOR CHILDREN Every pair guaranteed with a money-back guarantee. We sell them. Call and see us—we will save you money on children's footwear. THE CORNER STORE Phone 133 Nearly $500 has been collected so far towards the erection of the Memorial Arch at tlie G. VV. V. A. hall. Work on tliis Imposing arcli will commence very shortly. The list of subscribers follows: Thomas Graham, $25. E. W. Bickle, $10; G. W. Clinton, $10; Chas. Graham, $5; Tarbell & Sou, $5; Mumford and Walton, $5; Ilo-llo Theatre, $5; J. Sutherland, $5; Simon I.eiser & Co., Ltd., $5; Vi. Mer- rillchl, $Bj J. Grainger, $5; K, Hay- aslii, $5; P. I'. Harrison, $.**,; J. Damonte, $5; Layer's Store, $5; Wm. Gordon, $5; A. R. Stacey. $5; George O'Brien, $5; Win. Walker, $r,; A. MacKinnon, $5; G. A. Fletcher Music Co. Id.. $5; iM. Bulatovltcli, $5. it. I*. Christie, $3; 'I'. McCarthy, $3; .1. VV. Cooke, $3; Jas. Quinn, $3; Mr. Sbioznkl, $3; G. T. Cavin, $3; Jas. nick. $2.60; F, Wllcock, $2.50; J. II. Cameron. $2.50; .1. Halliday. $2.50; Dttucuu Thomson, $2.50; Win. Henderson, $2.50; J. Aspesi, $2.50; K Hallos, $2.60; F. Partridge, $2.50; Win. Jones. $2.r,»; .Mrs. Ronald, $2.50; Jas. W. Tremlett, $3; James English, $2.50. ('. V. Dando, $2; Sam Boothman, $2; Edward Jaoltson, $2; E. Cronk. $2; Win. Hainison', $2; J. Marpole, $2; W. (',. Hassell, $2; Wm. Whltehouse, $2; .Mrs. Bruce, $2; Thus. Cuulilfe, $2; B. Robertson, $2; P. Morinio. $2; T. D. .McLean, $2; T. 10. Banks, $2; Jas. Reid, $2; Royal Candy Co.. $2; C. Mussatto, $2; V. Bonora, $2; It. E Frost, $2; T. Rickson, $2; M. Brown, $2; X. McFadyen, $2; Union Tailors, $2; E. Dlrodi, $2; 11. McClilloch, $2; Kelly A. Scott, $2. 'I'. Michell, $1; Jno. Smith, $1; M, Mackintosh, $1; Bob Preeburr, $1; Edward Spyle, $1; A. Holland, $1; T. Bond, $1; J. A. Emily, $1; K. Nakanishi, $1; C. Glen, $1; 11. II. G.. $1; J. V. J.. $1; J. F. II., $1; C. MeNaught. $1; C, Scarvardl, $1; W. Westfield, $1; T. 10. Bale. $1; S. Davis, $1; Well Wisher, $1; C. .1. Bunbury, $1| '■'• W. Scott, $1; A Friend, $1; .1. McDonnell, $1; A. B. Gntz. $1; Jonathan Taylor, $1; Mrs. B. Sweeney, $1; Ben Heath, $1; Jack Williams, $1; "Mrs. J. BofTy, $1; Mrs. F. Oliver, $1; James White. $1; Mrs. T. Bennett, $1; Sam Jones, $1; Mrs. Archie Bird, $1; Charles McMillan, $1; J. Derbyshire, $1; I). Bryce, $1; B. Nicholas, $1; W. ! Graham, $1; John McCaskell, $1; J. Naken, $1; II. Ajarcin, $1; A. Lianian, $1; II. King, $1; P. Kynoch, $1; W. Turr, $1; A. S. Collins, $1; Angus McDonald. $1; Michael Williamson $1; .Mrs. C. Edwards, $1; R. Smith, $1; C. Stockand. ?1; Sam Stockand, $1; A. Fraser, $t; W. II. Hutchinson, $!; Mrs. Waterfleld, 60c; W. Devoy. BOc; F. Jones, 50c; ('. Richardson, 50c; Mrs. M. Hudoek, 5nc; S. W. Stockand, iOc; T. .McMillan, 50c; Mrs. L, Ilurd. ,0c; C. II. Grant, 50c; Mrs. H. Klrk- liete, 25c; S. Miller, 50c; J. Gibb. 50c; Mrs. J. Lockner, 5flc; Mrs. Lawrence, 60c; R. Strachan, $1; V,'. J. Keenan, $1. In the monies collected lu the New Townsite, lbc collectors bad $2 unaccounted for. This sum may not have been credited to Ibe donor, or an error may have been made in making change. .\». I Japanese Town. T. Nakano, $2; M. Iwasa, $2; A. Yamada, 50c; S. Asunuina, $1; G Kuta- yama, $1; S. Masudn. $1; 1. Kagiyama. $1; II. Ampl, $1; K. Mlyahara, $1; Y. Sarayama, $1.50; S. Kiyonaga. $1; IC Miyamoto, 50c; S. Tabara. $1; K. Suyama, $1; II. Takahashl, $1; K. Na- gayl, $1; T. Sakui, $1; V. Oyama, $1; Y. Saito, $1; M. Saito, $1; S. Klmolo, $1; T. Salo. $1; M. Mishinmra, $1.60; K. Kiyonaga. $1; M. Mori. $1; S. Arl- moto, $1; R. Eguchi, $1; K. Okuda, $1; I. Yoslilkunl, $1; II. Su.vunia. $1; II. Iwanami. $1; R. Tahara, $1; K. Oda, $1; V. Yiimiisiilii. $1; M. Tauaka, $l.5n; II. Vainanokii, $1; K. Yasudn. ,f2; 10. Oku $l; T. Tokal, 60c; It Morlwaka, 60c; K. Kono, 50c; II, De- guclii, 50c; V. Mori, 5ll,.; ,\l. Msyeil I; V. Nlshldn, $1. Total, $'10, No, .*> Jnpiiliose Timll. S. Kawatu, $2; 0. Doi, $1; K. Abe, 2; (i. Dol. $1; IC Sora, $l; T. Kato, $1; a, lyolrl, $3; O, NakaBlilma, $11 N. Sbintanl. $1; H. Isobe, $1; M. Oh- tunl, $1; S. Ilarafugl. $1; G. Morlwakl, $1; T. Hlro, $5; J. Turnokii, $2; Y. Ilirose, $1; N. Yaguchl, $1; I. Kawii- guchl, $1.5o; IC YagI, $1; T. Kitasaka, $1; G. Kuniabo, $1; Arakl, $1; G. Ku- BUbuchl, $1; N. Tnishi. $1; II. N'ishi- kuwa, $1; N. Kngu, $1; K. Yamada, $1; T. Tateyama, $1; Friend, 60o; S. Skegaiui. $1; M. Tsuruka. $1; J. Yone- niurn, $1; T. Kltamura, $1; H. Isniin- ga. $1.50; K, Hara, $1; Z. Eto, $1; C. Nishiyima, $1; N. Okazakl, $1; O. Sora, $1; Y. Imaoka, $1; S. Yaniamnlo. $2; Y. Takahashl, $1.50. Tolal $53. You can stretch your dollars here so that they go farther YOU DON'T HAVE TO DIG DOWN VERY DEEP TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR PRICKS THRSR HAYS RVRRY MAN A \'n HOY t'XK SAVR fl\T UTS' WRARIVf' DIG DOWN VERY DEEP TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EVERY MAN AND BOY CAN SAVE ON HIS WEARING APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR NOW. A genuine and unusual Money-Saving opportunity Men's Suits that were selling onlv a short time ago at $40.00 and $45.00 we are offering at $25.00 and $29.50 —in Navy All-Wool Serge and Tweeds. Snappy styles for young mon or in the more conservative cut to please the Dad. All sizes from 84 to 42 breast measure. Boys' Shoes We have the match for your boys in our School Shoes— Sizes 11 to 18, priced at $3.50 Sizes 1 to 5, priced at $3.90 JUST ARRIVED FOR EASTER, CHOICE SELECTION Or Men's Neckwear At the new prices. SEE OUR CORKER SHOES IOR HOYS ANI) GIRLS Guaranteed for six months. Priced til Jpd.OO ANI) «pd.t)U WE HAVE A CHOICE RANGE OF Boys' Suits —with bloomer pants. Sizes 22 to 35, to fit buys from 6 years to the youth of 16. They are priced as low (j*rj PA MEN'S AND BOYS' CAPS— Prices from 75c A FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF Pit Shoes 50 Boys' Sweaters (Samples) in All-Wool, Navy, Brown, Cardinal and Saxe. Regular price $j.OO and $3.50. Sizes 24 to 32. d»-| AA On sale at *jI>1.!/U Others priced as low as $1.00 each. Both in Leather and While Rubber six- eyelet footwear. REMEMBER WE CARRY A FULL RANGE OF MEN'S. WOMEN'S ANI) CHILDREN'S HOSIERY —AN INSPECTION INVITED THE MODEL Clothing & Shoe Store OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE FRANK PARTRIDGE GRANARY FOR THE WORLD Saskatchewan Equal to Size of France, Belgium and Holland Combined. The province of Saskatchewan is one ot tlie largest wheat producing areas in the world, producing between 70ii,00li,(i»0 nnd 800,000,000 bushels in lbc past seven years. This province contains 251,700 square miles, equal to tbo sine ot Holland, Franco and Belgium combined, larger than Germany, and twice that of the British Isles. It stretches 700 miles from south to north, only one-halt is surveyed. Of tlie lotal area, tliero is a land area of 243,382 s-'iiuro miles, or 166,764, acres. The area of arable land is estimated at 67,884,161 acres. There arc 5S7 bank branches, an increase of 154 last yer. She (after mucb turning and priming) : "Do they show?" Husband: "What, your ankles?" She: "No, silly, I don't mind my ankles. I mean my ears, of course." ASTHMA. USE ____ RAZ-MAH MlTSmokiMfl ~ No~Spraying Ho Snuff Jui. Swallow a Capsule RAZ-MAH Is Guaranteed to restore normal breathing, stop mucus gatherings in the bronchial tubes, t;ive long nights of quiet sleep; contains no habit-forming drag II.0O«l vourdrug- ?ist's. Trial free at our Ugcll enpletons, 1*2 King W STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland. B.C. A woman aged 04, of Glamorganshire, suddenly regained ber sight recently. She wns struck by lightning and became absolutely blind and bedridden. The oilier day sbe startled tho the boiiscbeld b shouting, "I can see. I can see!" Sbe did not know any of her children. A British Columbia Invenloi producod n vehicle ior berry [ Il obviates Hi" ui Bsily f picker working on ben,led km lias a sent lined on :i droppi between two wooden wheels, are being manufactured in Vai lor this season's berry crops, ilrkors. or tho res. It Id axle They couver ir Wl ile Toronto. Local Agent - II. 10. Frost. Marocchi Bros, Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and Courtenay, U.C. G.W.V.A. MEMORIAL HALL OI'EN DAILY TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy the products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES, LIMITED Illlll:)) S'liiUVIll'ltliV. Soon we shall have the strawberry as a dried fruit. A method of preserving il in tills shape has been satisfactorily worked oul. the product having Ibe appearance of a small reddish lig with the consistency of a raisin.. Tlie dried strawberry is said to retain tlie original ilavor to a large extent. The hall is now open daily from 101 u.ni. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 2 lo 5 p.m. Ancient Order of Foresters Court Bevan No. 0830 meets on Ilio second and fourth Wednesdays in the Fraternity Hall, Davis Block, Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland. Visiting brethren cordially Invited. Frank Bond, Chief Banger; A. O. Ask for the Brands that are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy, U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. Silver Top Soda Water £&£f Pure Cascade Beer The Beer Without a Peer. UNION BREWING CO., NANAIMO, B.C. LTD. 1 Eight TBE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER March 26, 1921. W i£j NEW SPRING GOODS NEW CURTAIN NETS, in a great variety of designs, ih shades of Cream and White. For some of our new designs, sec window. CRETONNES AND SATEENS, in all the new colorings and designs. Some lovely patterns are included. NEW TERRY CLOTH, in wide width; the very newest, and the rich subdued tones make this material a very desirable draping. BASKET CHAIRS at greatly reduced prices. See our assortment. LINOLEUMS—One grade only carried in stock, and that a grade we can guarantee. RUGS in various sizes. Also REVERSIBLE RUGS. FIRE SCREENS—Only a few left, and these are in beautiful designs. RED SPRINGS, in various sizes. BED MATTRESSES, made by the Restmore Co. Good reliable goods and at greatly reduced prices. New Spring Millinery COMPRISING A GOOD SHOWING OF READY-TO-WEAR HATS. SPRING WAISTS—We are expecting daily a complete assortment of the very latest Spring Waists, in new styles and materials. DRYGOODS GENT'S FURNISHINGS BREEZES By X-RAYS, joe—Say, Miss, what's your favorite tong? Waitress—"Tumble Down Shack In Athlone." Joe—How's this suit? As I hurry along with a smile ajul a song, It's a thousand to one you will say That my mirth is all trash While I'm slinging my "hash," But I don't care—you have it your way. I'd love lo he hark In my little 'ole shack, And from there I wish never to roam; 1 could just chance my luck And I'd give my last "huck" Just to pack up and quite the "Vendome." Up tliat road I would hike Like a miner on strike, Nevermore to sling eggs, toast and tea, For I'd rather he hack In my tumhledown shack, Where my Willie is waiting for me. Pretty good, Joe. But I smile the more when I hear that. Young Weir at centre halt' played a star game, as did "Wee" Burns at outside left. Burns scored a regular Ollie Harrison goal. Maybe some of the' Town Blokes don't know we are on the map. But you wait—and see, as 'Arry Lauder lave He had very little cash, but he had a good time. If he had sold his box of chocolates maybe ho would not have reached Cumberland yet. We know Big Bill hut who's Little Mill? She's a good li'l ol' world, at least so thought "Slivver" and his lengthy dancing partner. Wo don't wonder at Hitchen slinking out of the way wheu Miss Prudence called his 231 lbs. companion "Slivver." Ho wondered what his nom de plume would be. Can you credit tbe fact that Cum berland placed a younger team on tbe held than South Wellington Intermediates. If Boyd puts on any more weight he will rival Willie Koikes. A new song ready for publication: "Just a Wee Doc and Taffy." Words and music hy Robust Bill. You've heard of scoops and schooners, but Rowan has them all heat- bis is a "dreadnought." Dreams of Paradise— dreams of avarice—dreams of everything except the winning goal Conti scored. Resides playing a star game, Sacki nipped in at thc right moment aud gave Cumberland the much prized "twa" points. Ford wards please note; nips lirst nips best. He who Pilling, tbe speedy little centre forward, arrived in town from Victoria on Wednesday. "We," tbat is to say "us"—well "me" —I've gotter poligize fer sayin' as 'ow ther wus only !}fi dead marines, round the big feller's chair at the doo last week. I'm all rong, mister—57 wus kerrect They wosent in tlie "Buke" but 1 knows tbo. Some people will need a Burroughs adding machine to check up the numbers on the raffle-tickets if they keep swelling their collection. It's surprising bow many birthdays fall on Sunday. I have no pain, dear "Taffy," now, But, oil, I am so dry; Connect me witli your near beer pump And leave me there to die. Cumberland team are becoming famous in more ways than one. It was evidently a red letter day at South Wellington last week. The question of tho day is; Do you think they will come up here? The Bevan hoys said rude things about Bobby Brown when be refereed their game last season. But. o!i, you Bhould have heard them rave last week. Besides playing a clever game last week, the right half-back paved the way to the amusement world. Ask the gang. Who do you mean? "why, Hitchen. I'll bet he were sore when the centre- half walked into the room. Never mind, if we get over this—never again. Bill and Sam sure make a good team on thc dance floor. We recommend they apply to the nearest logging camp? Any person wishing to buy shares in i new cabaret at Nanaimo, apply tbe 'Prairie Twins," King George Hotel. Wiio is tlie latest acquisition to the famous Cumborland jazz troupe? Geordie's divine ligure swished (brough the still aiftl balmy "night" and settled gracefully, like a ghostly spectre, on the "veranda." Now, Ceordie, either stop swishing or else- give a warning toot! A sweet, SOf^ plaintive voice was beard to say, ".My name's Billy." "Ay, ay—and mine is, too!" came the response, a la basso prof undo, Bevan bad three paper weights in their forward line against Cumberland. Their combined weight did not exceed two hundred pounds. The goalkeeper was playing a great game-until two young ladios got his nanny, and—well Evaporation is the terrifying results of fxpoHure lo certain commodities. Hou.ee the earnest request hy Camp- be? 1 for a certain individual to inune- dlfitely claim what was left in his pocket. As far 'as bits are concerned, Hitchen will Ienve Babe Ruth guessing. He made three last week after the game. What's the limit—sky? This Is not a card game, but the age limit for intermediate footballers. Warning! Any one found tampering, or pilfering, or even hanging around Bob Brown's car on the return trip will be instantly "dismantled." Two of Cumberland's corpulant exponents of the art of dancing have created a new wiggle, "The move-less shinfanie. One thing it is to use as a leg—an other to dismantle and use as a "last.' Alas, we must not kick. Jonesey has been training this week. We expect groat; things from him this Eastertide. Andy was heard serenading tlie referee last week, using Kipling's famous "Ode to T. B." "For He's a Jolly Good Fellar!" I wonder if Charlie stuffed young Charlie with beans the first night tbe lad drifted iu town? Dancing may become quite an art, if you get a good steady partner. (So says Jock.) It Is rumored that Carle intends referecing his next match with a sel of bagpipes in lieu of a whistle. "Er a Hoy, Ceordie." SHIPPING AT CANADIAN COLLIERIES' COALING WHARF, UNION BAY Por IVoek KimIIiik March 21. Walrani'In, Vancouver; Charmer, Vancouver; Swell and Scow, Victoria; Joyful, Comox; Prospective and Scow. Ocean Falls; Wireless, Vancouver; Coutil, coastwise; Saura Maru, Japan; Active, Victoria; Cheerful, coastwise; Progressive and Scow, Vancouver. CANADIAN COLLIERIES (DUNSMUIR) LIMITED St. John's First Aid and Mine R.escue Association The next -meeting* of the Association will be held at 10.30 a.m. on SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd, IN THE FIRST AID HALL The paper to be read at this meeting will be on "Discipline as Atiplied to Mine Safety," by Mr. Thos. Cunliffe. NEW CENTRE FORWARD SECURED BY UNITED Dave Wilson, manager of the Cumberland United football team, has been fortunate iu Bigning on W. Pilling, of Victoria, a tricky, speedy centre forward. Pilling is a veteran of tlie Great War, being a member of t|>c famous 29th Vancouver Battalion, for whom lie played some brilliant games of football whilst in France, previous to that playing for the First Canadian Reserve at Seaford. In addition to being a first-class football player, he Is a trombone player of a high order and should be quite a help to tlie local baud, Personal Mention Dr. It. V. Christie, accompanied by Mrs. It. P. Christie and child, left Wednesday morning on a motor trip to Victoria. They expect to return on Hun day. Mr. .Matt Brown left Monday on a business trip to Vancouver. Mr. Thomas Weeks,, of the Weeks Motors Limited of Nanaimo, was here on Wednesday in connect ion with the sale of several cars. m Mr. Thos. It. Jackson arrived in town Wednesday and will remain until tbe end of the month. Mr. A. C. Lymn left Friday to attend tin' annual general meeting of the 13. C. Technical Associaiion as a member ol' the Provincial Council. He returned -Tuesday evening. Mr, .las. Burns of Bevan went to Vancouver Monday on business. Mr. ,1. Grainger, monager of the Cumberland Branch of the Bank of Commerce, went lo Vancouver Thursday and will return Monday. Mr. Rob. Brown, nutnuger of No. 5 Mine. left Thursday morning for Victoria. Mr. A. H. Scott, formerly of the R. N. \V. M. P.. arrived from Victoria ou Thursday. Mr. J. G. Quinn. manager of No. 7 Mine, went to Victoria Friday morning. Mrs. R. Robertson and son left for Vicloria on a short vacation Saturday last. Mr. Chu les Graham. District Superintendent of the Canadian Collieries (IHinsmuirj Ltd., left for Vancouver .Monday, and will return Saturday. Mr. Wm. Jones left for Vancouver Monday. Mrs. J. McMillan arrived on Saturday last on a visit to ber mother, Mrs. John McKenzie. Miss Lorna and Floreen Dalby returned from St. Ann's Academy, Nanaimo, and will spend the Easter vacation with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dalby. Mr. S. Conti left for Victoria Friday morning. Mr. Thomas Graham, General Superintendent Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., accompanied by Mrs. Oraham, left for Victoria and Vancouver Thursday morning. Mrs. J. Graham left for Victoria on Thursday morning. Mr. R. Robertson motored to Victoria Friday. Mr. George Millard arrived Wednesday and is spending tbe vacation with bis parents. Dr. and Mrs. Millard of Courtenay. .Mr. Wm. Walker, Manager of No. 4 Mine, left for Victoria Thursday morning. Miss Hilda Watson left for Vancouver on Friday morning's train. Mr . B, Jackson left for Victoria Thursday morning." Mr. and .Mrs. D. F. Renwick, Jr., of Union Bay, left for Vancouver Thursday morning. Miss C. Dalton left for Vancouver Friday morning. BIRTH LONG—At the Cumberland General Hospital, March 23, to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Long, a son. WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW Who gets the palm for serving up Milk-Shakes at recent dances? If "she" missed her Beau Brummel at the Jolly Roys' dance Wednesday night? If it is true that the latest addition to tlie Cumberland Football team is a 'white man?" Ask llitehens. If there will he "high jinks" with the baclielorettes over in Vancouver thin Easter-time? Take care you don't tear that new dress, old scout. Belter take Brown Eyes with you. If there has been any progress made about that "special dance?" Come on, girls, we are anxiously waiting. Who were the deaf and dumb artists hanging on tbe fence at II a.m. after the Jolly Boys' dance? Who are the favorites for the Badminton tournament next week? If the ladies assembled at the Mock Parliament are going to take part in ihe "Breach of Promise" case to be tried by Mock Trial? Some of them might be "past masters," judging from remarks overheard. Canned Fruits AT REDUCED PRICES DELMONTE PEACHES—Sliced or halves. Small size tins, 45c; large size 60c DEL MONTE PEARS—Small ihe tins 50c; large 65c DEL MONTE APRICOTS—Small size 45c, large 60c HAPPY VALE SLICED PINEAPPLE—2-lb. tins, 35c Or 3 for $1.00 LIBBY'S EXTRA SLICED PINEAPPLE—1-lb. tins, at 2 for 45c 2-lb. tins, each 45c SINGAPORE PINEAPPLE—Flats 2 tins 45c Tails 3 tins $1.00 JAMS AT REDUCED PRICES Wagstaffe's Pure Strawberry Jam—4-lb. tins .... $1.20 Empress Pure Gooseberry Jam—4-11). tins '.. $1.15 Empress Pure Cherry Jam—4-lb. tins $1.15 Libby's Marmalade—4-lb. tins 85c Wagstaffe's Marmalade—4-lb. tins 90c Empress Marmalade—2-lb. tins SOc SWEET NAVEL ORANGES—3 doz. and 5 doz. $1.00 SUNKIST ORANGES 4 dozen for $1.00 SUNKIST LEMONS 3 dozen for $1.00 GRAPE-FRUIT—Per dozen 90c Full Stock of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Store Closed Good Friday and Easter Monday Simon Leiser &Co. Phone 38. Limited FOR SALE FIVE ACHES, WITH CABIN—TWO- thirds is aider land, close to a creek, Hi miles out of Cumberland off the Courtenay Road; $375 cash if possible. F. R. Fraser Iliscoe, Courtenay. Phono 64. tf FOR SALE—A FEW TONS OF GOOD HAY. Apply Thomas Pearse, Minto, or Phone 86 L. THREE ACRES GOOD LAND, partly cleared; house, barn and garage; one cow, two dozen chickens; mile and a half from town. For further particulars apply Islander Oilice. 3-13 PIANO FOR SALE—Price $150. Tills instrument Is In good condition and. has a good full tone. A bargain Apply to Box X Y Z, c-o Islander. TENDERS Tenders are invited for the building of a Septic Tank and installing four Hush toilets in the Fraternity Hall Co. Block at Cumberland. Tenders lo be In by April 16, 1921. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply to JOS. HORBURY, Secretary. Cumberland, B. c. 4-16 TENDERS. FOR SALE—SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, In first-class condition; splendid lawn, foundation; interior and exterior In Al condition. For further particulars apply to Wm. McLellan, P.O. Box 83, Cumberland. tf Tenders aro Invited for the raising of part of the Cement Sidewalks on Dunsmuir Avenue between Third aud Fourth Streets. Plans nnd specifications may bo seen at the City Hall, and tender*! should he in the hands of the City Clerk on or before 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 29th, 1921. T. MORDY, City Clerk. NOTICE. HELP WANTED—MALE Coming to the Ilo-llo Theatre THE RIGHT TO LOVE Featuring Mae Murray and David Powell Saturday March 26th WANTED AT ONCE—FIRST-CLASS farm hand, able to plough and do general farm work. Apply Robert Waddell, Rural Route Mo. 1, Cumberland. 2-12 WANTED WANTED —GOOD GRADE JERSEY cows, fresh or to freshen shortly; must bo heavy milkers. Will pay cash for right sort. Apply Wardell, R. M. D. 1, Cumberland. 4-11 Tbe wisdom of some people consists largely of knowing what other people ought to do. DOO LICENCE TAGS having arrived, all .owners of dugs are hereby notified that It will be necessary to get their licences as soon as possible. Parties failing to do so on or before tbe 31st Inst, will he summonsed. Licence Tags can be obtained at any hour by applying at City Police Olliec or the residence of the Chief of Police. C. J. BUNBURY, 2-13 Chief of Police. LOST LOST ON DUNSMUIR AVENUE ON Saturday the 26th Inst, a purse containing a considerable sum of money. Any party finding the same wlll please notify the Chief of Police. Suitable reward offered. LOST—SILVER WATCH. FINDER please return to Islander and get reward. 3-12 Dining Tables ROUND GOLDEN OAK, 6-ft. extension $32.50 ROUND FUMED MAPLE, 6-ft. extension $28.35 SQUARE GOLDEN FIR $18.75 NEW SEASON'S WALLPAPERS We are now showing the new season's wallpapers, in artistic patterns, newest shades and colorings. A COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEFURNISHINGS ALWAYS ON HAND A. MacKinnon , .;:■;-:
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