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"The Desired Woman" • , . * J* - if Cumberland Islander 2^ At the : ILO ILO THEATRE j This Week-end j Sr, '""/ii, «a; Ubn, ty Witt wUek Is enseUlatsd tke Cumberland Newt. r-*ls? - FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR—Nv.. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1928. > SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Death Claimed Hon. Wm. Sloan Today \ Light and Water Companies Submit Prices Vancouver Gold Medalists Entertain Large Audience: St. David's Day Celebrated LOCAL WELSHMEN HONOR PATRON SAINT-SPLENDID CONCERT AND SUPPER FOLLOWED BY LARGELY ATTENDED DANCE March the flrat—St David's Day- celebrated the world over by Welshmen, wiho, on this particular day, gather together to honor their patron saint—St. David. No wonder Welshmen are proud ot the traditions of their country for the feudal grandeur and glories of Wales were famous ages before Edward's heir became first Prince at Carnavon. Wales is the Tyrol of Britain, a land of mists and mystery, where you soar hundreds or feet in the air to the mountain tops t<; Jostle with a fascinating company of ghosts, goblLis and giants. Then de Bcend Into verdant valleys to the col orful gathering of the bards at the Eisteddfod. Whilst the <Iocal Welsh Society did not celebrate with an Eisteddfod, theli celebration was a magnificent success commencing at 6:30 with a brilliant concert In the Ilo-Ilo Theatre followed by a sumptuous repast, terminating with a monster dance In the Ilo-Ilo ball room. The concert by Sve gold medalist from Vancouver was the greatest mu slcal treat ever brought to the City of Cumberland. Mr. Iter- Roberts, the talented director of^the Welsh Male and Ladles Choirs was in charge of the part/ who irrlved In Cumberland early Thurtuay evening, remaining in. the City until this morning: The chair was taken promptly at 6:30 by the Rev. E. 0. Robathan and after the singing of "0 Canda" by the audience, the programme by the Vancouver artists commenced. And what a concert! Lasting for two solid hours, the vast audience was highly entertained. ' Owing to the extreme length of the programme, the chairman announced that encores would have to be dispensed with. Mrs. Tom. Jones opened with an excellent soprano solo (a) "Keep on Hopin," (b) "Wake Up." She was followed by Mr. Donald Hyslop, a baritone with a very pleasing voice, (a) Ode to Sleep,' and (b) "The Way fairer's Night Song." Mrs. Hodgson next delighted with a contralto solo, (a) "Yesterday and Today," (b) "Three," (c) "Ships." Of great Interest to the large number of Welsh people present was the tenor solo by Mr. Ifor Roberts, the talented director of the Welsh male and ladles' choir of Vancouver, wiho sang ln his native tongue, (a) "Wyt Tl'n Colio'r Lloer," and1 (b) "0 Na Byddain Hat 0 Hyd." He mas followed by Mr. Donald Hyslop singing (a) "Like to be a Damask Rose," and (b) "Going Home." Mrs. Tom. Jones ended the first part of the programme singing (a) "I know of Bright Eyes,' and (b) "Happy Song." The first part of the programme was well received and the audience would very much liked to have encored all the numbers. A person does not need to follow music as a profession In order to love It as an. art, for apprecla- (Contlnued on page three) WITH THE THREE C's A meeting of the Cumberland Cricket club was held In the Anglican Hall on Saturday evening last, a large number of members being present The Secretary's report .of the recent "600" drive held In the Anglican Hall was l read and received and the action of the secretary in instructing Messrs. Preston Bruce and L. R. Finch to proceed with repairs to the ground endorsed. Good iwork is being done at 'the "Y" ground and the Cricket Club have permission from the Canadian Collieries to erect signs, prohibiting anyone taking sods away from the ground, or In any way damaging the property. Other Improvements to the ground include the repairing of the fence. The latter Is a necessary undertaking, as the cows are usually found on the field to numbers. From now on the members of the club have pledged themselves to chase all animals oft the field as lt is rather discouraging to go and do a lot of work then find a few cows, ln a few minutes do an awful lot of damage. The meeting decided to hold the second of a series of "600" drives on Friday, March the 9th, when the drawing for the thirty gallons of gasoline will take place. Burns' Club Annual Meeth The annual general meeting ot tie Cumberland Cronies' Burns' Clnb will be held at 7:30 p.m., March 4th In tne Athletic Hall. Business—appointing officers for the year. All Interested are invited to attend. Sunday evening March 4th. Benefit Whist Drive and Dance! Cumberland Cops Coveted The W.B.A. will hold a benefit whist' drive and dance In the Veterans' Hall' ^"\«»»« T« DnJm' 4. T?' 1 on Monday, March the 6th. Admission! V>UpS in 13301111^ tOn TinalSI 60 cents. Refreshments served—First Class Music. Conciliation Board Fails To Agree In Wage Dispute Majority Report in Canadian Collieries Wage Controversy f Favors Mine Operators Ottawa, March 1.— Majority and! minority reports from members of the board of conciliation established to ln- J. Robertson Heads Cumberland's New Billiard League TOM. Miss Bickle Star Of Series GRAHAM CAPTURES LISLE FRASER TROPHY FOR MEN'S SINGLES—FUTURE OF BADMINTON ASSURED Cumberland Liquor Store Makes Net Profit of $22,162.28 Interesting Statements Pnblish- ed Recently By Liquor Control Board The Liquor Control Board have published, the sixth annual report, some very lntresting figures being noticed The report Is for the period ot April the 1st, 1920 to March the 31st, 1927 and shows the total sales have been $13,806,089.60 an increase over the previous period of $370,744.22. In a very comprehensive chart illustrating the sale of liquor and administration of "Government Liquor Act," by electoral district, It Is found that the net sales of the Cumberland Liquor Store amounted to $91,106.26, a gross profit of $26,968.60 resulting. Operation costs amounted to $3,796.22, the Cumberland Liquor Store thus making a net profit ot $22,162.28. Net sales at the Courtenay liquor store amounted to $79,836.20 a gross profit of $22,680.76 resulting. Operation costs amounted to $4,060.93, the Courtenay liquor store thus making a net profit of $18,629.83. In the appropriation of profits to municipalities, Cumberland had 176,- 116 days attendance at school by pupils and received a grant ot $6'171.09. Courtenay had 106,223 days attendance at school and received a grant of $3,702.49. Interesting Address At Parent-Teachers' Meeting Dr. A. J. Taylor Speaks on "What Is Food?" The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teacher Association was held last Monday evening, the feature of the meeting being an address by Dr. A. J. Taylor on "What Is Food?". The Talk proved very Interesting to those present, and should be a valuable help to all ■those who heard lt. The following Is the substance of Dr. Taylor's address. Ladles and Gentlemen: - The subject that I am going to talk upon tonight is one which will not appeal to everyone. What Is Food? The body Is a machine; food 1„ to the body as gas Is to the automobile. In fact it Is more. It supplies material lor repair and replacement of worn out parts. Dietetics Is a subject that Has been much abused, and people have been confused with the conflicting theories of "food faddists." For that reason I want to keep this talk free from faddism and instead present to you only such fundamental principles as are approved by science as a result ot Impartial investigation and j research. One matter that should i mever be overlooked in regards to the ] prescribing of diet is that a dietetic regime that works out excellently, with one person will not agree at all with another. There are great variations In Individuals, and there is more than a grain of truth in the old adage . that "What Is one man's food is an- ' other man's poison." At the outset we have two well- I (Continued on Page Four) with W. Smith, another youthful mem- ^^ifTfZZZl*" ™»P"* ««« P-. t-ese two players being presented at the week end with the first and second prize respectively. So successful was the league, the first ever attempted ln Cumberland, and so much enthusiasm shown Iby the various players that it has been decided to start a second league, entries tor which are now being accepted. It b hoped, to start this second venture this week end. Following is the final standing in the league Just terminal ed: J. Robertson, 26 points; W. Smith 14 points; G. Williams and R. T. Brown, 22 points; S. Hatfield, 20 points; W. McMillan and H. Jackson, 18 points; O. Frelone and S. Gough, 16 points; D. Lockhart, 14 points; T, Brown, 12 points; T. Carney, 10 points D. Martin and S. Hunt, 8 points; G. W. Williams and C. Tobacco, 4 points. Canadian Collieries Ltd. of Wellington,! Vancouver, and the underground employees, have been received by the department of labor. The report Indicates the question at Issue remains unsettled Insofar as demands of the men are concerned ?nd that restoration of the 60 cents a day bonus requested by the men has not been granted1. The case was on par with that Involving the Western Fuel Corporation of Nanaimo, B.C., and Its employees, some months ago. An original bonus of 91 cents per working day was cut to 31 cents and a request for restoration of the 60 cents decrease was entered by the miners. CONFLICT SHOWN. Mr. Hltohen has submitted a minority report in which he takes issue with the findings of the other members ot the commission. The majority report outlines the f!-.anclal condition of the company and shows that, through competl tlon, decreasing prices for coal and expansion of uses for fuel oil, the company's losses have been of such a nature to make It impossible to continue the bonus. "In 1927," the report says, "the company's operating loss was $20,636, and for the portion ot the year, July 1,1927, to Jan. U. 1928, the company's operating loss has been $89,040." The average dally pay of all employees of the company ln the Wellington Extension district amounts to $4.41 and the average sum earned by the actual miners Is $6.30 a day. STATUS KNOWN. "The board intimated to representatives of the men that it was the duty of the board, If poslble, to bring about a settlement between the employers and the employees of the men were now fuly aware of the position of the company, they ought to lay this Information .before the men In the hope that knowledge of the true financial position of the company might possibly induce them to make some settlement. Mr. Kitchen, In his minority report, declares that some employees of the Canadian Collieries Ltd., are paid less than wages paid to the Orientals In sawmills and logging camps. "The average wage Is given as $4.93% per day, the yearly average as $1,249, while cost of living figures are given as $2,076. These figures are from the Labor Gazette, and verified locally," COMPARISON HADE. Mr. Hltchen says that certain classes ot employees are shown to be paid $2.17 less per day than the same class of labor working alongside them for other companies. He recommends better protection ot coal by the Dominion government; relief In the matter ot taxation by the provincial government, and Improved methods ln the production and handling of the commodity. He considers that the miners are Justified In their demand and recommends that In the meantime the wages be Increased 37 cents per day. _ POWELL RIVERITES VIEW Billiard League Proved to Bel OF THE DISTRICT Popular—Second One i In tne Powel River News, Just to Started • nand> a resident of the paper town | after a visit to the district, rushed in- The billiard league run by the Cum-; to print, with, among other "choice" berland Literary and Athletic Associa-! pieces of news, the following; "Comox tlon terminated last week with young j Lake Is still frozen over on one end." J. Robertson at the head of the table,! He must have had a shot ot mountain dew. That was our first thought on reading the news item. On reading a bit further we came across the following, "Headquarters is so named because It is where the central offices of the Comox Coal Mining Industry Is located." We felt absolutely that after reading the second quoted Item, our friend from the paper town had not one shot, but two shots. Sudden Death Of Hon. Wm. Sloan Taken IU Whilst Attending A Victoria Theatre Death came with tragic sud- deness to Hon. William Sloan, Minister of Mines in the Provincial Government, when he died at 12:45 this morning, following a sudden illness in a Victoria Theatre at 8:30 last evening when he was seized with a hemorrhage and rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in an unconscious condition. No hope was held out by attending physicians from the first and Mr. Sloan passed away at 12:45 without having regained consciousness. Immediately upon his seizure a telephone message was sent to Mrs. Sloan at her home in Nanaimo who made a fast trip by auto, to her husband's bedside, arriving there fifteen minutes before the end came. The Hon. Mr. Sloan had, the past two years, been in poor* health , but of late, was regarded as making some progress toward gaining strength. He attended the session on Thursday afternoon and his last words in the House referred to the possibilities for the coal trade in the use of pulverized coal. The Hon. gentleman was born September 19th, 1867 at Wing- ham, Ontario. No arrangements or announcements have been made as to the funeral, at the time we went to press. Mr. Sloan was very well known in Cumberland, having made a host of friends here on his numerous visits. The sympathy of the entire community will go to Mrs. Sloan and the family in their sad bereavement. 'TheSommeMA Master Film Great War Picture Is Powerful and Realistic Every decade there appears on the theatrical horizon a stage or screen presentation so powerful ln Its appeal whether It be comedy or tragedy, that It at once radiates its fame to the remotest corners of the world. It immediately grasps attention and becomes a byword and topis ot everyday conversation. Everyone will admit that there Is no more positive proof of this than "The Sonune." In London at the Marble Arch Pavilion "The Sonime," which comes to the Ilo-Ilo March 23 and 24 created a sensation. Proves Sensation. The triumphant engagement ln the Metropolis proved a sensation such as has never been seen In the motion picture history of London. Thousands were turned away at every performance. The wonderful plcturization ot those never-to-be-forgotten days of 1916-17 produced In complete co-operation with the war offices Is presented with actual scenes taken on the Western Front with the permlsson of the trustees of the Imperial War Museum. This soul-stirring film Is admittedly the finest ot Its kind, even shading Into Insignificance those two great British films "Ypres" and "Mons," which took the whole of the British Empire by storm. The Ladles' Aid to the Cumberland United Church met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Alex. MacKinnon. About eighteen membra were present. Arrangements were made tor a father and son banquet which Is to be held on March 9th, also for a sale of work, to be held on March 21st. The big badminton tournament at the Imperial Pavilion this iweek, proved to be the greatest tournament since Its Inception a few years ago. Looking back on the years since badminton was Introduced into this district, one marvels at the rapid strides the came has made and the Immense popularity tt has attained. The finals for the first Comox District badminton tournament were played ln the old Agricultural Hall at Courtenay, the only people being present in the hall were those actually participating. A few ot those players of those early days are still actively connected with the game and gave a real good account of themselves In the present tournament A surprising part ot the eaMss for this year's tournament (was tH number ot Cumberland players eaterlng. no less than 44 entries being rwslved from this city and not a single one from Courtenay. It speaks well tor the localities, most of them being first year players, who knew on entering that defeat would be met early In the series. It Is this spirit of "good sportsmanship" that has brought the Comox district badminton tournament to such a magnificent success. A feature ot the games played on Monday evening ot this week was the number ot young players noticed. Some real good battles were played, perhaps the one to catch the fancy of the many spectators more than any other, was the single games played between the two brothers, George and William Brown. George won the first set 11-9, his younger brother coming back with a win 11-9. The third and deciding set started In real earnest. The scoring was slow, every point being hotly contested, George eventually running out a winner by a score of 11-9. The veteran player Captain Ash had very little difficulty ln winning his intlal round against McLean. Mrs. Shenstone, one of the Imperial clubs strongest lady players went down to defeat ln the first round of the ladies' singles, after a hard battle against Mrs. Fair bairn, of Comox. Tuesday evening's play produced some great games, particularly in the men's singles. Harry Idiens and G. Wilson fought out a hard match whilst Shenstone and Ledingham had a hot time of It. In the semi-final, Ledingham and Captain Ash entertained the spectators with some real badminton. In the sem-flnals for the ladies' singles, Miss B. Blckle had1 no difficulty In defeating Miss Falrbalrn, While Miss MacKinnon in the other semi-final played beautiful badminton to triumph over Mrs. Falrbalrn. The finals were played on Wednes- (Contlnued on Page Five) $225,000.00 Cash Wanted For Light and Water Plants Youth Injured at No. 4. Mine James Home, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Home of this City met with a nasty accident yesterday afternoon at no. 4. Mine. He is a rider at the Mine, but at the time was attempting Mayor Maxwell and Aldermen Ledingham, C. J. Parnham, Mumford Williams, and Henderson were present at the regular meeting of the City Council last Monday evening. A communlcaUon was received that the Cumberland Council endorse a resolution that no further private club licenses be granted unless approved by the Municipal Council City Clerk Cope was requested to make reply endorsing same. ELECTRIC LIGHT AMI WATER PRICES. Pursuant to the proposal of purchasing the Cumberland Electric o board a moving car, when he struck j Lighting and Union Water Works, ] ai post which loosened his hold and I a communication was received from I knocked him off the trestle. Home ! the Cumberland Electric Lighting FORESTERS TO HOLD WHIST DRIVE. The Ancient Order of Foresters will j sixteen feet, sustaining a fracture of j 000 for plant and complete equip- hold a whist drive and dance In the' the right thigh, besides several minor meiit, payable in cash, the offer bind- G.W.V.A. Hall on Monday, March the' bruises. He wbb removed to the Cum-1 Ing for a period of six months only, 12th. Full particulars will be an-' berland General Hospital where he > compensation to be allowed for announced later, will be an Inmate for some months, j expired portion of franchise, as- collected accounts at the time of purchase, subject to an arrangement by the company at that time. Stock on hand would be subject to purchase at cost price. In another communication, the Cumberland and Union Water Works submitted a price of $100,000, payable In cash, offer binding for six months only. After very little discussion of the matter one way or the other, City Clerk Cope was requested to Interview the City solicitor, Mr. P. P. Harrison, and ascertain which side ibe proposed representing. The matter will then come up for discussion at the next meeting of the Council. An application was received from Mr. J. Mulrhead, Vancouver consulting engineer, for the representation of the city In connection with the proposed purchase of the Cumberland Electric Lighting Company. The communication was filed. Accounts In the amount of 1946.66 (Continued on Page Three) PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1928. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND. B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1028. ANONYMOUS LETTERS THE EDITOR has received two anonymous letters this week. Both letters possess good points and we would have printed them if the writers had complied with our repeated request that letters to this paper must bear the signatures of their authors, not for publication but as an evidence of good faith. There is scarcely a day that wo do not get such communications. Some of them have worthwhile suggestions while others are mean and envious and prompted by jealous cowards prowling in shadows of security, seeking to wound and hurt their defenseless victims. Some newspapers print such attacks without regard to merit or truth. Readers gleefully chuckle over these screeds of volification and slander and gloat over insidious rumour and unwarranted statements of the anonymous letter writer. The Islander for years, has thrust these sneaking attacks upon our fellow citizens into the waste basket. We welcome honest and open criticism. We are not afraid to print just complaints and censure. We are willing and anxious to have the views of our readers upon matters of public interest, but you must sign your name to your letter. The editor of this newspaper has been in the game too long to be used as a catspaw for the purpose of character murder or to give publicity to cowardly spleen. And while we are on this subject we want to say that there is entirely too much loose and malicious talk circulated in this community. We have heard a good and respectable woman's character maligned by evil gossip without a syllable of truth in all the slander. We have heard men, claiming to be friends of the victim, sneakingly make charges that seek to ruin the character. Wives are acused of infidelity, men are charged with almost every kind of meaness and indecency, young people are assailed as fan ton and criminal. It has been growing worse. There has always been venomenous gossip but it seems to us there has been an increasing tirade this winter. Perhaps people are feeling the tightening pinch of extravagant living and are borsgrowing more jealous of the thrifty citizens who have kept within their income and attended to their own business. The keener competition in business has caused competitors to magnify differences, rivalry among organizations, the social climbing at bridge parties, the petty jealousies among sets and neighbors, have all combined to add fuel to this flame of hell. It is time to put a clamp on loose tongues and to lay aside the scurrilous pen. Stop slandering your neighbor; stop writing anonymous letters. It is the duty of good citizenship to assist in the scotching of these snakes whenever it may be possible. SCHOOL DAYS WE ARE now well along in the second half of the school year and everywhere the teacher and pupil are looking toward those strenuous Spring weeks which will tell the story of promotion or failure. Most boys and girls in this happy day have realized in their experience that school days no longer represent a blur of gray monotony, a more or less tortuous experience an affliction to be borne with whatever fortitude and endurance one may possess. Away back in the early days when the little red School house was serving its immortal purposes, things were very different than at present. In those days getting to school was many times a problem of serious proportions, and getting an education was reckoned among the most arduous achievements in life. There were no special features of diversion to make learning loved in those days; there were many hardships and handicaps. Even in the cities the school year was more or less a drab affair. Time has changed all of that. Spen- did school buildings, both in country and town, now offer haven to all who care to learn. Prop* heating, sanitation, comfortable furniture, ex- celelnt text books, efficient teachers have replaced crude and uncomfortable, the menacing conditions and the inadequate text books of other days. Today schoolwork is made interesting. Today the schoolteacher is an important personage and indispensable factor in the life of the community. Today the pupil, if he takes advantage of his opportunities, when he leaves the public scool is prepared to enter, well equipped, the striggle for existence. And then there are the nornul schools seminaries, academies, colleges and universities— all far in the forefront of educational progress, each adding its contribution to the development of the nation's education. School days, even under the most trying circumstances, live forever in the memory, hallowed by the truest, tenderest and finest experiences of life. They indeed are those 'dear Old Golden Rule Days' With these memories are entwined humanity's purest emotions; school days know the clean ambitions of youth that come to us but once, merging all too soon into the fabric of life, whose warp and woof is composed of the threads of joy and pain, sorrow and sacrifice, the recompense and burdens inseparable from mature realizations. PRINCE OF WALES' GIFT So numerous were the letters received acknowledging the peony plants which tlle Prince of Wales had distributed throughout Canada last fall as a mnniento of bis visit that His Royal Highness has requested that his formal acknowledgment to the Bank of Montreal, through whom the letters were forwarded to him, be taken as constituting a general reply. It will be remembered that His Royal Highness, asked the Bank to undertake for him the distribution of CanadIan,-grown peony plants to His Excellency the Governor General, thcLieutenant Governors and Premiers of the Provinces; also to all cities towns and Incorporated villages throughout Canada. The distribution was made through the branches ot the Bank with the co-operation and assistance of His Majesty's Mails, anil the hundreds of letters received from mayors and other public officials showed how great the royal gift was appreciated. These letters, conveying the thanks of the various communities and expressing loyalty and devotion, were bound in a handsome portfolio and transmitted by the Bank of Montreal to Vice-Admiral Sir Lionel Hal- sey, Comptroller of the Prince ot Wales. Household. The following letter from Sir Vincent Meredith, Bart., to the Comptroller, dated trom the Head Office, Bank of Montreal, January 21st, accompanied the portfolio: Sir—1 have the honour to forward to you under separate cover for the Information of his Royal Highness, tiie Prince of Wales, a portfolio containing copies of letters of appreciation and grateful thanks for the gift of peony plants that His Royal Highness so graciously sent to the cities, towns and villages, through the medium of the branches of the Bank ot Montreal throughout Canada as a mo- niento of his visit to the Dominion during Its Diamond Jubilee Year Through the courtesy and co-operat- Lumber In every sorts of building materials, MOULDINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS, SHINGLES, KILN DRIED FLOOnlNGS, AND FURNISHINGS. WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHARGES. Royston Lumber Co. Limited. CUMBERLAND, B. C. I'llflNFS J Nlg,,t call9; 134X Courtc1,ay I Office: 159 Cumberland. tion of the Honourable the minister ot finance and the Honourable the Post- master General, the services of His .Majesty's Mall were promptly placed at our and this greatly faciliated the distribution. With every sentiment ot loyalty and devotion to His Royal Highness, have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, VINCENT MEREDITH Chairman of the Board. CANADIAN FACTORY NOW PRODUCING NEW FORD CARS Ford, Ontario, Feb. 22.—When interviewed by the press regarding production on the new Ford car, W. R. Campbell, vice-president and treasurer, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, said: "Our production department her is now functioning ln the manufacturing of Canadian built Model A's. At the present time pur problem Is to co-ordinate the production of our motor and chassis assembly lines with our body production. All three of which are producing ln daily increasing quantities." Quesloned about the production of the assembly branches at Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg, Mr. Campbell replied, "Parts are being shipped to those branches this month and as they have been ready for assembly work lt will not be long before they will be into regular production which will augment our toal dally figures considerably." Referring to total dally production figures, Mr. Campbell added, "Our previous daily figure of 500 cars a day will soon be reached and by March deliveries will be made to the public in strict rotation." The Canadian content of the new car was pointed out by Mr. Campbell. "Every bit of material used ln the new car Is purchased ln Canada, except where that article cannot be supplied by a Canadian firm." When asked about the performance of the new car, Mr. Campbell referred to the lengthy list now on hand. "Many police departments throughout the Dominion have placed their approval on the new car and have backed up their recommendations by actual orders, which ln several urgent coses, we have filled." "Our task ol practically reorganizing the production departments of the Ford Motor Company of Canada," concluded Mr. Campbell, "extends throughout the British Empire. The affiliated companies in Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Indi», must also be changed over to our new production requirements and we hope to have all our plants and branches ln full production shortly." At the ILO-ILO THEATRE gajaigErsrslEHiHEEiaS^^ Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd Matinee Saturday at 2:30 .&* - !*!>,, h 7or the Amy's Honor—and iftfra A aTVoman's A myiterr romance of a dturtoutrcst in India. Of the love of a young lieutenant and the commander's wife. Of the hiisbar d'a diabolic vengeance. A ■enunce that blazes with desert heat. « Vltiarner (Bro 4. present x The Desired Woman Starring Ikene Rich with WIIUAM RUSSELL - WILLIAM COLLIER /,. tmKm DOUGltt GERHARD "ESS? JACK ACKROVD JSSSSSm. «"""«'««■" JOHN MIljAN MICHMLCUWB A WARNER BROS PRODUCTION \ belle of London society, Lady Diana had tossed over her whole world of gay pleasures to follow ber soldier husband to a dreary outpost In the Indian desert. And to ' a a dull companion. Lady Diana was ill from sheer ennui, until young Lieutenant Larry- He tempted her! This boy lieutenaut, still with the eager glow of the London, social world about him, pictured to I.nd'y Diana the lite they could again enjoy together, far from the desent heat ot the army outpost Id India, where they were both burning out their lives. While her husba.nd, the commanding officer, was Off with his troops- Mad passion — delirious love — temptation! An outpost in the ibreathles3 wastes of the desert. A man who covets the love of another man's wife. A woman whose scul Is stirred to Ahe depths— Monday and Tuesday, March 5th and 6th HURRAH Everything's JAKE! FLO ZIEGFIELD Never boasted a beauty like take The Plumber in hls| chorus— Harem-Scarem Jake—the original flaming youth ot torch and soldering iron—with a face that only a mother could love—and ai lover's complex that would bust any sultan's harem— The screen never saw such a flood of laughs as pours from the faucet of this howling burlesque on the plumber's profession. , • • • "Everything—Everywhere — iwith everyone Is Jake!" also the last episode of "The Trail of the Tiger" and News Reel Wednesday and Thursday, March 7th aud 8th The Romance of a Hard-riding Avenger WIIUAM VOX frestnts BUCK JONES WHISPERING SAGE A story of Romance and Vengeance in the Basque country of the Pacific Southwest— Featur- ing the hard riding Ace of the Saddle in a picture throbbing with thrills and sparkling with laughter. also News Reel and Comedy FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND, 1928 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE 4 mjmjmwjmwjwjmmjwmiri "IF YOU GET IT AT MUMFORDS—ITS GOOD!" A Few of our Prices Royal City Pork and Beans, 7 tins for $1.00 Royal City Pork and Beans, small tins, 12 tins for 90^ Singapore Pineapples, 8 tins for 50^ Heinz and Quaker Soup, 2 tins for 25£ Molasses, per tin 15p Biscuits, Lemon and Macarone, Snaps, 2 lb 550 Fresh Vegetablesfi Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Lettuce, Rhubarb, etc. • Mum ford's Grocery 1 Phone 71 Cumberland Vancouver Gold Medalists Entertain (Continued trom Page One) own composition, "Czardars" this talented young musician fairly took the house by storm nd on the conclusion of her wonderful playing was accorded a great ovation. Disregarding the chairman's remarks that no encores could be given, the audience became so Insistent that Miss Mclntyre responded with "Humouresquc." in faultless style. A quartet (by re- tlon grows with knowledge; and1 real musicianship does not lie merely ln dextrous fingers or facile composition. There Is no gainsaying the fact, the effort* of the Vancouver artists wero, quest) was next undertaken by Mrs. greatly appreciated by all present ! Jones, Mrs. Hodgson, Mr. Roberts and The second half of the programme j Mr. Hyslop, their voices blending commenced with a contralto solo by \ splendidly. Mr. Roberts again de- Mrs. Hodgson, who, in faultless style! lighted his Welsh friends with a rendered (a) "Pleadings," and (b), Welsh solo and for the second portion "Three Fishers Went a Sailing." The' sang "The last Watch." A soprano next Item was a violin solo by Miss j solo by Mrs. Hodgson, a contralto Margaret Mclntyre, the accompanist j solo by Mrs. Jones followed by Mr. of the Welsh Male Choir. Playing her I Hyslop in a baritone solo, Mr. Tom, Lewis, of Nanaimo, started the singing ot the Welsh National Anthem which was followed by all singing, "God Save the King." The supper was next In order, the large store, next to the Ilo-Ilo Theatre and formerly occupied by the Cumber- turned into a supper room, where turned Ineto a supper room, where provision had been made for over three hundred and fifty. Every seat was occupied and the catering, In the hands of the ladles of the Cumberland Welsh Society, was most excellent, the huge crowd being well looked after, the arrangements for their comfort and entertainment being perfect. The tables were loaded with food things, several ot the waitresses, In Welsh national costume, also serving the famous "Welsh Faggots," hot and steaming. Lots of people tried them, including the writer, and whilst they were very tasty, one was sufficient for ye Islander scribe. The success of the celebration was due to a large extent to the great iwork ot the new president, who worked unceasingly to assure the 1928 celebration being a banner one. After the supper adjournment was made to the Ilo-Ilo ball room where dancing was indulged ln until early morning to music suplled by Messrs. Robertson, Moody, Dando, Davis, Walker and Mrs. Hudson. - Personal Mention Mrs. George Richardson left (or Victoria Monday morning. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graham apent a few days In Nanaimo this week. • • « Mr. A. B. Rolston representing F. B. 0. Pictures Vancouver Branch visited Cumberland on Thursday. More Comox Poultry For U.S. Buyers During the past week Mr. R. B. Ault, of the Comox Valley Poultry Farm, Sandwlck, has received from Ottawa the ribbon awarded for third place ln the Canadian National Egg Laying Contest held at Sidney for 1926-27, with his pen of Single Comb White Leghorns. Mr. Ault has also Just received an order for nine of his bird* to be shipped to Mr. B. Shahbaz, Palatine, 111., at a very remunerative figure. What we know about ioDet Tested and Proven for more than 2 years by over a million owners 4 Wheel Brakes, claimed by some manufacturers as an inovation. Whippet has had for two years Bendix mechanical 4-wheel brakes. At the recent Olympia Auto Show, London, England, 72 per cent, of the mechanical 4-wheel brakes were Bendix. At the New York Show last month 92 per cent, were Bendix. Standard selective type transmission has always been used in the Whippet. The Whippet has full force feed lubrication drilled crank shaft. Separate oil pump forcing oil to main bearing, connecting rod bearings and cam shaft, also separate water pump, ensuring perfect cooling. A feature only found on cars of a much higher price. Timkin bearings throughout which means the most complete protection against side thrust, speed shock, and weight—in transmission, differential, rear wheels, front wheels steering pivots and fan. Gabriel Snubbers are standard equipment and have been for many months. THE WHIPPET HOLDS THE COAST TO COAST ECONOMY RECORD OF 43.28 MILES TO A GALLON OF GAS; 8,000 DRIVERS DURING NATIONAL FIELD TRIAL WEEK ESTABLISHED A MARK OF 38.6 MILES TO THE GALLON. The Whippet has for two years incorporated in it every feature of modern light car design, and still has many features not eqalled by other cars in its price class. Make a comparison. Your inspection invited. TOM WEEKS & SONS Telephone 166. Canadian Bank of Commerce BIdg. P. O. Box 380 17 Church St. NANAIMO, B.C. Cumberland Motor Works (J. H. Cameron) Local Agent Cumberland School Teachers Want Cement Court A delegation composed ot Misses Galllvan, Partrldgo and Principal Apps attended the regular meeting of the Cumberland School Board last evening, for the purpose of soliciting the co-operation and financial assistance of the Board towards the con- structionof a cement tennis court on the School grounds. In presenting the matter to the meeting, Miss Galllvan explained that should the trustees consider the matter favorably the teachers would undertake to raise one half of the required amount which had been estimated ln the neighborhood of $300.00. The cinder court as it now stands is most unsatisfactory, and calls for an annual expenditure of fifty or sixty dollars to put It in any Bort of playing shape. Miss Partridge remarked that she bad learned that cement tenuis courts had given very great satisfaction and pleasure whore- ever they had been Installed, making special mention of those courts at the University ot British Columbia and University ot Washington. Principal Apps expressed the opinion that the tennis court in the past had been pro- duclve of much interest on the part of the school children, especially the boys, and the same of tennis was made possible to pupils who would have no other opportunity of learning and playing it. While the first expenditure would be somewhat great, Mr. Apps felt that It would be justified inasmuch as it would be a final one and not an annual expense as Is the case with the present court. GROUNDS COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE. Mrs. Banks, Chairman of the Board expressed herself as very much In favor of Installing the cement court, If the project was at all feasible from a financial standpoint, as she felt the teachers should be given every support and co-operation ln the splendid work they were promoting In the way of clean 'healthful sport for the pupils of the Cumberland Public Schools. Trustee Henderson felt that while the cause was a worthy one he felt hat the Board could not possibly shoulder the expense, considering the propor- ion of the estimates, as they now appeared. Mrs. Banks suggested that even If expenses ln other directions were very much curtailed, she thought the Board should make every endeavor to financially support the project. After much discussion, It was finally decided that the Grounds Committee, consisting of trustees MacNaughton, Henderson and Bannerman, investigate the matter as to cost, condilon ot the ground for installation, and any other necessary information, submitting same to board at the earliest poslble time, after which the Board will make a decision and advise the School teachers. If the proposal is favorably considered, the School teachers plan on holding a tea In the school with the object of raising part of their share of the expense. MISS BETH HORBURY APPOINTED SUBSTITUTE. An application was received from Miss Beth Horbury for a share of the substitute teaching. At the present time Miss Sadie Brown Is the substl- ute teacher. In view of the application, the Board consider that since there are two graduate normal students without teaching positions, In town, it is only fair that the substitute teaching be equally divided and a motion to that effect was seconded and carried. GIRLS GYMNASIUM. The School Board have been solicited for support to tho Girls' Gymnasium Classes which are being held every Monday evening in the Anglican Hall under the leadership of Miss Aspesy and Mr. Jackson. These classes were originally formed and held In the School Building, but for lack ot room have since been obliged to meet In the Anglican Hall. A committee consisting of Mrs. Banks and Messrs. Henderson and Bannerman was appointed to Interview Miss Aspesy and determine the nature and amount of assistance and support required. MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NANAIMO. Principal Apps spoke to the School Board regarding the representation of the Cumberland School at the Musical Festival to Ibe held In Nanaimo this month. A minimum of twenty-four pupils must be entered If the School is to take part. Should the entry be made, Mr. Parnham has volunteered his services in connection with the training and leadership of the pupils contesting. During the coming week the Board will make enquiries In connection with the arrangements as to transportation, and accommodation In Nanaimo, and If it is at all feasible, Cumberland will be represented at the Festival. Postmaster Of Nanaimo City Special Notices HOSPITAL BALL APRIL 80TH TO Retire' The Ho8pltaI Ba". advertised to be '"j held on Easter Monday, has, owing Nanaimo's Postmaster, A. H ' IZ'^T *1,rcustances' ^n poet- - ' - n':Poued and will be held on Friday i April the 20th. Home, Well Known Cumberland in Postmaster A. H. Home, who has been In the Government employ for the past fifty-four years, will retire no April 1, This was announced yesterday. Mr. MIddlemus, of Vancouver, is expected to take Mr. Horne'B position temporarily. RESIDENT OF NANAIMO FOR MANY YEARS. Postmaster Home is well known on Vancouver Island and has lived in Nanaimo since he was a mere lad. His father, Mr. A. O. Home, was a member of the staff of the old Hudson Bay Company and Mr. Home assisted his father in a store situated on Front Street where the old' jail afterwards was located and which was demolished a few years ago. Mr. Horne Joined the government service in 188S. He was manager of the Savings Bank Department, and as it iwas the only bank in this district, It did a big business with the miners who worked ln the Old Wellington mines. He was also Inspector of weights and measures. Seven years later he was moved to the postal department where he has efficiently presided' since. Mr. Horne Is sixty-eight years of age, enjoys the best of health and is popular with all whom he has come in contact with In business for over half a century. Mr. Home is the father of Mrs. W. A. Owen, a former resident of Cumberland. $225,000.00 Cash Wanted (Continued from Page One) were submitted and referred to the Finance Committee to be paid if found In order. SCHOOL GRANT DISCREPANCY. Some confusion In the reversing ot the numbers of the Inside and outside pupils, by the Superintendent of Education resulted ln a discrepancy ot approximately $1,800. The City Clerk was requested to communicate with the Department of Education relative to having the matter adjused. 1928 ESTIMATES. Estimates for the year 1928 were tentatively drawn up. Estimated expenditures totalled $12,860.00, and receipts, $13,020. Estimated receipts tor the Public Schools was placed at $30,335 and expenditures $32,611.00. Alderman Henderson who Is also a school trustee was requested to bring the matter of curtailing expenditures as much as possible to the attention of the School Board. However, an adjustment In the half yearly school grant will increase the receipts; as It now appears the estimated expenditures execeed receipts. Representing the Hospital Board, Alderman Mumford drew attention to Hie poor condition of the road running past the new Hospital wing: Pursuant to a request from Mr. Mathew Brown in connection with the ownership of his house, the City Clerk was instructed to write the Superintendent! of Lands for Information regarding deed transfers of houses under the Soldiers' Settlement arrangement. The next meeting of the City Council will be held Monday, March 12th. CRICKET CLUB DRAWING Members of the Cricket Club who have stubs of sold tickets or any unsold tickets for the 30 gallons of gasoline are asked to return same, along with money, to the secretary not later than Thursday of next week. A "500" drive followed by a dance will be held in the Anglican Hall on Friday next when the drawing will take place. Mr. Neill'8 Committees The committees to which Mr. Neill, M.P., has been appointed in the Federal House, are the Marine and Fisheries Committee, the Industrial and International Relations Committee, and the Committee on the Library. "What would you?" "I would'nt be speak." you say if I kissed in a position to City Meat Market Quality and Service ALL MEATS ARE OF TIP-TOP QUALITY Beef, Veal Lamb, Pork Phone 111 DINING ROOM Our Dining Room offers good food, good service, reasonable charges. King George Hotel Union Hotel Cumberland, B. C. Electrically Heated Throughout Our Service is the BEST R. YATES, Proprietor Phone 16 phone lt One ol the best and largest attended auction sales ever held In the district was that of the effect of the late Dr. Birdsall held by Mr. F. C. Pcarcc at Comox on Wednesday afternoon. Bidding was keen and good prices realized. sr A. M Si enderson TRY FOR SMOKERS' SUPPLIES See our large range of PIPES at 35c and 50c In selecting your Chocolates, always cbooso the best at little extra cost. We sell Moir's—always fresh. @L A | GtoiiJberlaiKl ■•dquirttri Jj[ W 1>C 1 ACCOMMODATION THE BEST Rooms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. KHei Kcnunible The GEM BARBERSHOP; Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre " Cumberland, B.C. ■ ALBERT EVANS ! Practical Barber & Hairdresser : Children's hair cut any style 35c j Ladles' hair cut any style 50c ! DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. pWHSWHtaHWHHsajSHHHj; U TELEPHONE 100 TAXI Car leavss Cumberland Hotel at 0:00 a.m. every Sunday and meets boat at Union Bay. PAGE FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd. 1*28. This Great Healing Oil Must Speedily Bring Comforting Relief To Tired, Aching, Swollen Feet I'M Or Your Money Back. 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BAKERY | The Home of High Class : Cakes and Pastries will make you happy all j the week. ■ SATURDAY SPECIALS Cream Rolls, Cream Buns, Cream Sponges, Golden • Brown Dougnuts, Girdle Scones, Meat Pies. ' Phone 18 Cumberland Cumberland Supply The CASH Store Our Prices for Today are: Rodgers' Golden Syrup 2s SS3£ Rodgers' Golden Syrup 5s 50£ Peanut Butter, Is 28tf Peanut Butter 21/28 65tf Horseshoe Salmon, '/is, 2 for 45^ B.C. Pink Salmon, V2s, 3 for 254 King Oscar Sardines 15^ Brunswick Sardines 3 for 24£ Hedlunch Sandwich Spread, tin 25£ Devilled Meats, assorted, 3 tins for 25<> Clark's Cambridge Sausages, per tin 40^ Clark's Canadian Dinner, per tin 40«? Saanich Clams, per tin 20«? Eagle Brand Lobster, per tin 35£ C. & B. Herring in Tomato Sauce (large) 20<> Zero Clams, per tin 18«? Clark's Veal Loaf, V!>s 25<> Fray Bentos Corn Beef 33«> Cumberland Supply The CASH Store Phone 155 Cumberland ^.SiCAPITAL mm* Scotch Concert at Coombs Parksville, Feb. 28.—A Scotch concert was held at the Coombs Hall on Friday evening when the following programme, which was particularly good, was presented: Quartette. Song, Mr. Bob Goodall. Dance, Miss K. Moore. The Bally Englishman, Sid Williams. Song, Mrs. Spooner. Comedian, Mr. Harry Jackson. Popular Airs, Orchestra. Song, Dr. Moore. Black Bottom—John Inglls (Miss P. Moore) and Miss K. Moore. Reading—A Scotch lady's views, showing what a useful article the lard pail is. Song, Mrs. Spooner. Selected, Mr. Harry Jackson. Song, Mr. Bob Goodall. Sword Dance, Miss K. Moore. Quartette Comic). Song, Mrs. Johnson. At the conclusion of the programme refreshments were served, after which quite a number stayed for dancing, the music being provided by the orchestra. VICTORIA, March 1.—Opposition criticism regarding the expenses Incurred by the government in fighting the freight rates case was nullified when Attorney-General Manson declared that if the government counsel, G. C. McGeer, K.C., had been employed by a private concern he would have earned approximately $1,000,000, instead of the $170,000 which went for fees and general expenditures. The minister declared that many millions of dollars had already been earned as the result ot freight rates reductions and these benefits would be greater and greater as the years go by. • • * Businessmen in all lines of endeavor throughout the province are expressing approval of the announcement that Britioh Columbia will be extensively advertised by the government During consideration of the estimates ln the legislature It was stated that already mov;nj pictures showing the province's opportunities and industrial and commercial development have been made. When they are edited and suitably prepared they will be sent on thel rmission ot bosttng British Columbia. Higher votes for various forms of advertising will be provided. This year's estimate Is placed at $65,000 and Premier McLean states it is Intention to extend this service. « • • Outlining the work being done at British Columbia House, London, by Agent-General F. A. Pauline, Premier McLean recently Informed the legislature that British capital is lookink more and more to the Investment op portunlties of this province. British Columbia timber, fruit and minerals are coming to the fore rapidly In the Old Country demand, and a greatly Increased amount ot capital Is being invested! In British Columbia ventures. • • • Preliminary steps toward the writing of another chapter In the Liberal government's record of social legis latlon are being taken. The Issue is health insurance, sponsored chiefly by Dr. H. C. Wrinch, Liberal member for Skeena, and generally approved by the McLean administration. Dr. Wrinch has Introduced a resolution asking for the appointment of a special committee to consider health Insurance, and lt Is expected before the end of the present session a report will have been submitted. British Columbia is now far ln advance of other provinces of Canada In social legislation in. force. The pass ing of 'health insurance legislation would place the province In a remarkably advanced position. • • • The healthy condition of British Columbia finances was fairly pointed out In the legislature recently by Attorney General A. M. Manson, who closed the budget debute for the government As minister of flnamice, Premier MacLean had delivered the budget speech and could not take the floor again. In his stead Hon. Mr. Manson pointed out that the total debt of British Columbia is carried at an Interest rate of 4.76 per cent, the lowest of any province in Canada. He also stated that when the finance minister sold British Columbia bonds last year for the low Interest rate of 4.42 per cent, the issue was eagerly subscribed for. One other province sold bonds at an Interest rate of only tin 0 tenths of one per cent, higher than that of British Columbia's securities, but the brokers could not dispose of tbe bonds without some delay. j Cumberland 25 Years Ago j wheat, and the full from the rice by polishing, seems to take trom them something needed to sustain the body. These elements contained in the bran of wheat and in the hull of rice, ami of course In a great number of other foods, have been named vitamins. Just what vitamins are has not been determined with certainty, but It I.; evident that, whatever their nature, life can not be sustained without them. For convenience vitamins have bean, classified as (1) Fat Soluble A (2) Water Soluble B, and (3) Water Soluble C. (1) Fat Soluble A is found ln animal fats mainly (excepting lard), and In the foliage ot plants. It is essential to growth. Milk, butter, cream, lettuce, spinach and other leafy vege-1 community, the attendance of our tables contain this vegetable. Chil-1 school dropped nearly in half, and It dren, require this Fat Soluble A for! is only during the last month that the growth, and adults require It to main-1 attendance has again gone up and I tain strength of bones. ' presume that "Parent" is mot aware (2) Water Soluble B Is the vitamin 1 that the trustees have not finances at that is removed from the rice when; their lingers' ends wihereby they can It is polished. This vitamin is also! meet all demands made upon them necessary for growth, and a lack of' immediately, but I can assure "Par- it gives rise to nervous diseases. This I ent" Unit the trustees will do every- vltanrin is found principally in wheat. | thing in their power in the interests CRANK OPENING. Tiheie will be a grand opening of the 'Riverside" Hotel by the new proprietor, Mr. Thos. Foster, on Tuesday evening, October 27th. There will be a dance and refreshments will be served. Everybody welcome. Come and see your old friend "Tom" and have a good evenings enjoyment. * * • CORRESPONDENCE. Editor Ettiterprlse—Dear sir: 1 lies space In your paper to reply to one signing himself Parent regarding the over-crowding of the primary grade ot the public school, and 1 might stale that at one time this year the trustees discussed ways and means ol' lidding an additional teaoher for this grade, but owing to the labor ■troubles aad unsettled state of the INTERESTING ADDRESS AT P. T. A. MEETING (Continued from page 1. corn, rice, peas, cereals and eggs. (3) Water Soluble C Is found in fresh meats, oranges, lemons, tomatoes and leafy vegetables. It is also known as anti-scorbutic vitamin because lack of lt will cause scurvy. FLESH FOODS VERSUS VEGETABLE DIET. In tbe foregoing discussion of vitamins you will have noticed that I listed meats along with vegetables as containing vitamins. I do not want to convey uhe Impression that, because I listed meat, I approve of too much use of it by mankind. It is probable that a moderate amount of meat can be eaten by a normal, healthy person without causing much trouble, and It is true that such meats as chickens and veal are not so harmful as some others. Nevertheless, the fact cannot be denied that the Internal "make-up" of man Is more like that of a guinea pig than anyother animal, and the guinea pig is a strict vegetarian. Too much meat eating the cause of some of the diseases that we have so much trouble with today. The rotten decayed particles of meat floating in the blood stream are a prolific source of disease. It Is a significant fact that the physically big races of mankind are milk drinkers, while races ot lesser stature consume little or no milk. It is also evident that the races ot larger stature dominate In a general sense. Large stature is mainly due to bone growth, and Calcium, (lime) Is the principal element of bone, milk is the food richest in calcium. It also contains an abundance of nerve, tissue, brain, and blood making elements. The salts In milk are in an organic state and are all ready for Immediate assimilation. In closing, my advice to you will be to drink more milk and eat more fruit and vegetables. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to Dr. Taylor for his most Interesting and useful address. Mr. Sutherland, Mrs. MasNaughton, Rev. Robathan, and Mr. Pa&rtrldge all Cumberland1 Public School and if "Parent" will only avail himself of tacts he will find that the actual attendance of the primary grade last month, is leBB than forty-nine, which is twelve less than "Parent stated In his letter. The trustees know there are too many, but until "Parent" informs us where we can get funds to furnish another room and pay another teacher on such a short notice I am afraid lie will have to be satisfied with the feeble efforts of the trustees to meet the demand made upon them ou such occasions. I am Sir, Your Obedient Servant, THOMAS H. CAREY Sec'y School Board. • * • Messrs. J. Horbury and L. Coe were pasengers on the out-going boat on Friday, and are bound1 for St. Louis, Montana. U.S.A. where they expect to work. A farewell dance was given for Lou Coe on Thursday evening In. the City Hall.*previous to ills departure for Undo Rani's dominions. * • • Everything is ln readiness for the Firemen's Annual Masquerade Bail made a few remarks on the address In agreement with Dr. Taylor. Very little business was transacted at the meeting. Two letters received one from Miss E. Till who requested that she may be allowed to use the P.T.A. cups and saucers for the children at noon hour, th other re the Nanaimo Music Festival, asking if the P.T.A. would care to donate a cup or shield as one of the trophies. The former request was granted but no, action was taken in regard to the latter. The only committee report was from the programme committee. The Rev. Roathan stated that he was trying to persuade Colonel Vllliers to give an address on "Good Cltzenshlp" at the next meeting. aHHES=3J=W5aMMHJ=3MMES=5!=M)^^ defined temperments In human beings, one known as tbe electric temperament (or oxo-type) and theother as Uhe magnetic temperament (or tiger- type). The make-up of these two types is essentially different, one Inclined to be small boned and stout, and the other to have heavy bone | structure and he thin. Naturally the food for these two types would' he entirely different VITAMINS. As lt Is well known, some foods contain a larger percentage of the essential elements needed ln the body than others. Some of the other physiologists found that, wheat, corn and rice came the nearest to being perfect and complete foods, taken individually, than any others, and for that reason called them "The Three Staffs of Life." Wheat Is considered the most nearly complete of all. However, lt was found that 'the way In which theBe foods are often prepared tor trade really renders them unlit for food. Thus the removal of the ran from the Phone 46 sa=B= SYNOPSIS OF UNDACTAMENDMENI. PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age and by aliens on declaring Intention io become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation and Improvement for agricultural purposes. Full Information concerning regulations regarding Pre-emptions Is given In Bulletin No. 1, Laud Series, 'How to Pre-empt Laud," copies of which can be obtained free of charge by uddressing tbe Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and which Is not timber- land, I.e., currying over 5,000 board feet per acre west ot the Coast Rang* and 8,000 feet per acre east of that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Laud Recording Division, 111 which the land applied for Is situated, and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for live years and improvements mads to value of 510 per acre, Including clearing and cultivating at least five acres, before Crown Grant can bs received. For more detailed information set the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received (or pur chiise of vacant and unrestrvod Crown lands, not being tlniberlind, for agricultural purposes; minimum price of llrst-class (arable) land Is $5 per acre, and second-class (grating) land $2.60 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands Is given In Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and tease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres, may be purchased or teased, the conditions Including payment ol stumpage. HOMESTEAD LEASES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesitts, conditional upon a dwelling being erected in the first year, title being obtained after residence and Improvement conditions are fulfilled and land bus been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and ' industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres may be leased by one person or a company. GRAZING Under the Grazing Act the Province is divided Into grazing districts and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual grazing permits are Issued based on ! numbers ranged, priority being given 1 to established owners. Stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free, or partially frea, permits' are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to ten THE REAL CANADIAN CAR Made by Canadian Workmen using over 90% of Canadian Raw Materials Unsurpassed for Comfort, Beauty and Perform- Place your order now and be sure of getting your car. ance. Corfield Motors Ltd. Courtenay ■■ * on next Thursday 'night. Through the courtciy of Mr. George Clinton of the Wellington Colliery Company, a free train will be run to and from the Wharf that night, and lt is expected quite a number will thus avail themselves of spending a pleasant evening. • • • I PIONEER PREACHER DEAD. After an illness ot only two weeks- duration, the death occurred on Wednesday, August 26, at the residence, 104 North Park street, Victoria, of Rev. Alexander Fraser, minister of the Presbyterian churches of Oak Bay Spring Ridge and Cedar Hill. Deceased was born in Iverness, Scotland, 69 years ago, and received his theological training in Knox College, Toronto. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1878, amd served the Church in Orono, Ontario, Comox B.C., San Pedro, Calif.., and Victoria. His last change be 'hold since 1899. He was known not only to his own congregation or to the branch of the church to which he belonged, but to the entire community as a most faithful pastor. He leaves a widow and one daughter to moura. his loss. The funeral has been aranged tor today at 2:30 from Knox Church, Spring Ridge. Deceased was very iwell known In Cumberland and Comox where he was pioneer minister, Hieing stationed at Cumberland when the mines opened. He ministered to that town and also Comox and was noted for his regularity in- attending service, even wihen serrlous obstacles -were in his way. In those days there was practically nb road between the two points and in tbe best of weather it wiae hard travelling through the woods. In winter the road was almost Impassible, but Mr. Fraser braved every danger and hardship to keep his appointment and was many times welcomed warmly by tho lumbermen and farmers at Comox after a specially hard trip through the snow during the winter months. His many friends In Comox district will heor of his demise with sincere regret. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. & FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND, 1928 3t=tt=«3BBWWt3Bt3Wr3Meigg: P.P. Harrison, M. LA. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Office Courtenay —- Phone 258 Local Office g Cumberland Hotel In Evenings. Telephone 116R or ROYSTON NOTES The Royston friends of Mrs. H. W. Martin, who Is a patient at the Cumberland General Hospital, presented her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers last. Saturday evening. Mrs. Martin has been confined to the Hospital for over a week now but Is considerably improved. "Do you like codflstJ bails, Art?" "I dunno, I never attended any." BEER/s)¥or -Decided aftt|i\ ifsy. BEER is not liquor, it is 1 n liquid food. A liquor > is a beverage in which t alcohol is the base and principal ingredient, as, for instance, whisky. In beer the alcohol is only incidental, being about the one thirtieth (&) part of it, just enough as a valuable aid to digestion. =iscagcaai=saroagagg8a^ HEALTH SERVICE of the Canadian Medical Association "f<r<r'r-'*,*r<r'<r<fr^r^^ Question concerning Health, addressed to the Canadian Medical Association, 184 College Street, Toronto, will be answered. Questions as to diagnosis and treatment will not be answered. What You Should Know About Tuberculosis Discovered early and properly treated, Tuberculosis is one ot the most curable diseases. Many deaths from Tuberculosis occur each fear. Putting these two statements together, it is evident that the casse are no being discovered early, or they are not being propery treated. There are no secrets in the medical profession, and so the physicians ln one place have the same knowledge as physicians elsewhere, but the phys ician cannot help the person who does not come to him. Those who follow our advice and have a complete examination once a year, give their family physician an I opportunity to discover Tuberculosis | Cancer or other diseases at their earl I lest and most curable stage. Those : who have not followed this advice should know something about the . For sale at all Government Liquor Stores and Beer Parlors. /* Delivery Free to any Part *" of City. v Silver Spring Brewery Ltd. / X j Victoria *r tfc This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liqur- Control Board or by the Government nf British Columbia. I earliest signs of Tuberculosis, so that they may recognize them and secur j proper advice right away. : Not everyone with the following i symptoms has Tuberculosis, but the prescence of one or more of them Is I sufficient to arouse suspicion and) to j send the person to the family physician to find out the cause. Delay means losing the opportunity for cure i and, at the same time, endangers the j lives of others. ! Any cough which persists for a month or more Is suspicious. I Any cough accompanied by a slight fever, particularly if it recurs, is not to be disregarded. A general feeling of not feeling well with or without the toss of strength or weight should always be Investigated. Blood spitting is often an early symptou. It frequently occurrs as the first symptom in persons apparently well. Continued upset of digestion, particularly if accompanied by a cough, i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—t—i—i—i~i-.i—i—i-^i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—t^v*-] i mm Coast - Okanagan Telephone Service It is now possible to talk to such points as Armstrong, Enderby, Kelowna, Penticton, Sum- merland and Vernon l'rom mainland coast and Vancouver Island telephones. B. C. TELEPHONE COMPANY —(.—(_(—«—*—i-it—t«i«^—l^l^t^l—l^—l«t—|—t—l^i(.«(1^il^™v^^—l«i^( also loss of weight require investigation. It is better to be always on the safe side. Pay attention to nature's warnings and preserve your health. LOCAL ODDFELLOWS VISIT NANAIMO Degree Team Exemplify Work Before Eighty Memebrs— Programme Follows Nanaimo, Feb. 25.—A very enthusiastic crowd of Oddfellows assembled ia the local Lodge room last evening, the occasion being the fraternal visit paid Black Diamond Lodge No. 5 by Union Lodge, No. 11 from Cumberland The local Degree team conferred the Degree ot Friendship on a Cumberland candidate In excellent style. About eighty members witnessed the wont exemplified. Thirty of these travelled from the northern' city. ' Immediately after the lodge session, the crowd retired to the dining hall, where refreshments were provided by the sister Rebekahs, the tables being decorated with pussy willows and daffodils, and spread with a large assortment of edibles, which were heartily partaken of and appreciated. Subsequently, the following programme was tendered, which brought a pleasant evening's entertainment to a close: Chairman's remarks, Bro. R. Crel- Iin; Bro. W. Phillips, piano solo; Evan Jones, song; A. Lane, song; J. Gibson and J. Smith, humorous dialogue; G. Brown, song; O. Shearer, song; F. Watson, recitation; W. McMillan, song; J. L. Brown, speech; W. Curran, remarks; W. Thorpe, speech. At the conclusion of the program a vote of thanks was tendered the Re bekahs for their assistance in making the evening a pleasant one. CUMBERLAND COPS COVETED CUP (Continued from Page One) Speed the Parting Colored Maid (to mlstress)...."WIIl you please, ma'am, 'vance me half a dollah on my wages? De leadah of our) church am gwine away, and we want to give iiim a little momentum. RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive 1®= PROMPT ATTENTION "=13 COAL — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD of all descriptions David Hunden. Junr. s E. L. SAUNDERS UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRER. It pays to have your shoes repaired as they wear longer after repairing than when new. I aim to give the best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Store. ELECTRIC WASHER Made by WINCHESTER Arms Co. It's Wringerless! It Washes Blues Rinses and Line Dries Then Empties Itself! Phone for a Demonstration In Your Home. CASH$180- OnTerm8$190 Sold By Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. 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. G. ' Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" This is a Vi-in. valve for use on domestic hot water supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused by ranges and tank heaters. APPROVED Both Red Top Relief Valves are approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by State and Municipal Bureaus of Water and Boiler Inspection. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS CO. Limited. G. W. CLINTON, Managing Director. frtriwwBirinffrvefg day night last, followed by a dance. And what finals! every game was hotly contested with Miss B. Blckle being the star of the evening, capturing no less than three trophies. Cumberland players did exceptionally well this year capturing la all Ave cupB, as folows: Miss B. Bickle, ladies' singles trophy; T. Graham, men's singles; T. Graham and Miss Bickle, mixed doubles; Miss Blckle and Mrs. Falrbalrn (Comox) ladies' doubles; Shenstone and Ash (Royston), men's doubles. There was a large gallery present on Wednesday some two hundred and fifty giving the various players unstinted applause, echaps the best game of the exenlng was the men's doubles between' Ash and Shenstone and Stewart and Graham, the scores being 15-11, and 15-13. Miss Bickle was heartily congratulated on her magnificent success and good sporting spirit shown. The season has now finished at the Imperial Pavilion, but it is a safe bet that next season, badminton will be more popular still. More clubs will be formed in the district, which will mean a bigger tournament. As the annual tournament grows, the committees are getting more experienced, the last one being run oft exceptionally iwell considering tho number of participants. It is probable that four nights will be needed for next year's annual affair and it has already been suggested that three nights of the week be taken up with the preliminary rounds and that a Saturday afternoon and evening be left for semi-finals and finals. Following is a complete list of players and scores in the various rounds:- MIXED DOUBLES-Flrst Bound. Graham and Miss Blckle won from Dando and Miss Dando, 11-1, 11-3; Walker and Miss Auchterlonle won from Brown and Mrs. Finch, 11-8,11-0 Carey and Miss Falrbalrn won from Stevenson and Miss. L. Carey, 11-2, 11-7; T. Little and Miss C. Carey- won from S. Mounce and Miss E. Henderson, 11-4, 11-4; J. Ledingham and Mrs. Ledingham won from Murray and Mrs. Murray, 11-2, 11-0; Stewart and Miss Aspesy, won from Auchterlonle and Miss Mann, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6; Shenstone and Mrs. Shenstone won from Bannerman and Mrs. Bannerman, 11-3, 11-4; Wilson and Miss Woods won from Richardson and Miss Richardson, 11-6, 11-7; Ash and Miss MacKinnon won from Pi D. Graham and Miss Maxwell, 11-3, 11-1; R. Idiens and Miss Dallos won from Bennle and Miss Hunden, 11-1, 2-11, 11-6; J. Idiens and Mrs. Falrbalrn won from Robinson and MIsS Graham, 4-11, 11-4, 11-2; Hunden and MIbs P. Hunden won from Brown and MIbs Hood, 9-11, 11-5. 11-4. Second Bound Graham and Miss Blckle won trom Hunden and Miss P. Hunden, 11-3, 11-1; M. Stewart and Mies Aspesy won from Walker and Miss Auchterlonle. 11-1, 11-8; Little and Miss C. Carey won from Carey and Miss Falrbalrn, 11-7, 10-11, 11-3; Sbenetone and Mrs. Shenstone won from H. Idiens and Miss Mann, 11-3,11-5; Ledingham and Mrs. Ledingham won from Wilson and Miss Wood, 11-10, 11-4. Third Bound Graham and Miss Blckle won from Stewart and Miss Aspesy, 11-8, 11-1; Shenstone and Mrs. Shenstone won from Little amd Miss C. Carey, 11-1, 11-6; Ash and Miss MacKinnon won from Ledingham and Mrs. Ledingham, 11-5, 11-4; J. Idiens and Mrs. Fair- balm won from R. IdienB and Miss Dallos, 11-2, 11-2. Scml-FInal Graham and Miss Blckle won from Mr. and Mrs. Shenstone, 15-3, 15-7; Ash and Miss MacKinnon won from J. Idiens and Mrs. Falrbalrn, 16-10, 15-8. Final T. Grnham and Miss Bickle won from Ash and Miss MacKinnon, 15-13, 16-13. LADIES' DOUBLES—First Bound. Miss Wood and Miss Falrbalrn won from Miss Hood and Miss Hunden, 11-2, 11-1. Second Round Miss Blckle and Mrs. Falrbalrn won from Miss Maxwell and Miss Graham, 11-2, 11-0; Mrs. Bannerman and Miss Aspesv won from Miss L, Carey and Miss C. Carey, 11-8, 11-10; Mrs. Shenstone and Miss MacKinnon won from LADIES' SINGLES-Flrst Bound. Miss Bickle won. from Miss Dallos, 11-0, 11-1; Miss McKinnon won from Mrs. Ledingham, 11-2,11-5; Mrs. Falrbalrn won from Mrs Shenstone, 6-11, 11-9, 11-10; Miss Falrbalrn won from Miss Wood, 11-1, 5-11, 11-8. Seml-Flnal Miss Bickle won from Miss Falrbalrn 11-5, 11-0; Miss MacKinnon won from MrB. Falrbalrn, 11-1, 11-4. Ftaud Miss Blckle won from Miss MacKinnon. 11-0, 11-6. JUNIOR MIXED DOUBLES Age Limit It lean B. Carey and Gwen Falrbalrn won from Leslie Ball and Jean Cllffe, 11-2, 11-2; Douglas Falrbalrn and Cora, Cllffe won from H. Ellis and Kathleen Falrbalrn, 11-7; 11-6. Final B. Carey and Gwen Falrbalrn won from Douglas Falrbalrn and Cora Cllffe, 16-1, 16-7. Why the Noodle! Policeman—"Use your noodle lady, use your noodle." Fair Motorist—"My goodness, where is lt? I've pushed everything In the car." Connubial Felicity "Oh, who broke your window, Karl?" "Mother—but lt was father's fault- he ducked!" { Mrs. Ledingham and Miss Hunden, 11-10,11-3; Miss Wood and Miss Falrbalrn won from Miss Mann and Miss Auchterlonle. 11-7, 8-11, 11-9. Seml-Flnal Mrs. Shenstone and Miss MacKinnon won from Miss Wood and Miss Falrbalrn, 16-1, 15-6; Miss Bickle and Mrs. Falrbalrn won from Miss Aspesy, and Mrs. Bannerman, 15-4, 16-4. Final Miss Blckle and Mrs. Falrbalrn won from Mrs. Shenstone and Miss MacKinnon, 15-8, 15-8. MEN'S DOUBLES-Flrst Round Murray and P. Graham won from H. Idiens and Richardson, 11-6, 6-11, 11-4; Jones a.nd Idiens won from Walker and Auchterlonle, 9-11, 11-8, 11-10 Ledingham and Idiens .won from Dando and Lockhart, 11-0,11-6; Stevenson and Little won from Bennle and C. Dando, 11-4, 11-0; Hunden and Bannerman won, from W. Brown and O. Brown, 11-5, 3-11, 11-5; Ash and Shenstone won from Robinson and M. Stewart, 11-3, 11-4. Second Bound Ash and Shenstone won from Jones and Idiens, 11-1,11-2; Stewart and T. Graham won from Ledingham and J. Idiens, 9-11, 11-4, 11-4; Stevenson and Little won from McLean and Mounce, 11-5, 11-10; Murray and P. D. Graham won from Hunden and Bannerman, 11-2, 11-9. Seml-Flnal Ash and Shenstone won from Murray and Graham, 15-2, 15-4; Stewart and Graham won from Stevenson and Little, 16-4, 16-8. Final Ash and Shenstone won from Stewart and Graham, 15-11, 16-13. MEN'S SINGLES-Flrst Bound. H. Idiens won from R. Bennle, 11-2, 11-1; T. Graham won from Little, 11-6, 11-6; Brown won from W. Brown, 11-9 9-11, 11-9; Wilson won from M. Stewart, 11-4, 11-10; Carey won from Murray, 11-0, 11-5; Richardson, won from Jones by default; Bannerman won from Klndersley, 11-0, 11-1; J. IdienB won from C. Dando, 11-4, 11-1; Auchterlonle won from J. Stevenson, 11-2, 11-8; Robinson won from Walker, 9-11" 11-3, 11-8. Second Round Shenstone won from P. D. Graham, 10-11, 11-10. 11-8; Bannerman won from Auchterlonle, 11-3, 11-8; Wilson won from H. Idiens, 10-11, 11-5, 11-6; T. Graham won from G. Brown, 11-0, 11-2; Carey won from Robinson, 11-3, 11-5; Ledingham won from Dando, 11-6, 11-7; Ash won. from J. Idiens, 11-0, Tl-0; Stewart won from Richardson, 11-1, 11-7. Third Bound Graham won from Wilson, ll-4i 11-6; H. Stewart won from Carey, 11-1 11-7; Ash. won from Bannerman, 11-4, 11-2; Ledingham won. trom Shenstone, 11-10, 11-9. Seml-Flnal Graham won from H. Stewart, 16-11, 16-9; Ledingham won from Ash, 16-12, 16-11. Final T. Graham won from Ledingham 16-10, 15-6. PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1928. fjoleproof /fas/en/ Hosiery Specialists We give special attention to hosiery for those who desire hose of quality, we carry a good selection of the shades most wanted and you will find our prices compare favorably with City Stores. HOLEPROF HOSE is well known from Coast to Coast and as a rule you can buy them here at the same price as you can get them in Toronto or any other City for the good brand of Holeproof Hose the price is the same $1.95 per pair. KAYSER HOSE—we carry a good range of shades-of this well known line of hose, many ladies will wear .no other. SEE OCR STOCK. CIRCLE-BAR HOSE—this particular line we have carried for many years, and It brings many satisfied customers, they have Just introduced an expensive lot of machinery for the turning out of full fashioned hose, and their first showing is considered one of the best on the market at the price—$1.60 per pair. WHEN YOU THINK HOSIERY, THINK OF SUTHERLANDS Sjajajago-sjasstasfflasawesHsataeLrssata^ Fun in Desert Film "The Desired Woman," a Warnei Bros, production starring Irene Ricr and directed by Michael Curtiz, comet to the Ilo-Ilo Theatre this Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd. The locale is an army outpost in n desert region of India. It is a tense melodrama of desert loves and hates but the piece is lightened by the uproarious slapstick of the soldiers. Included in the cast is Jack Ackroyd who was Alf when Syd Chaplin was Old Bill ln Warner Bros.' "The Better 'Ole." No one having seen Jack Ack- royd's stuff can ever forget it or him. Basketball Games Saturday Last Cumberland and Parkville Again Share Honors Two of tbe most thrilling gomes of basketball dished up to the tans in many moons took place on Saturday night when the Parksville teams played return matches with the local High School squads. Both the men's and ladies' games were packed with thrills and the scores were uncomfortably even for the fans who were applauding their favorites. It was one those matches when the fan becomes so Interested in the play that he Imitates the actions of the player. GIRL'S TEAMS EVENLY MATCHED. The High School girls didn't quite attain their goal but they did prove that they were the equal of their Parksville oponents. The score throughout the game remained remained practically even, first one side would gain the lead and then the other, with the fans suffering from suspense. But as all games have their end, the final whistle found Parksville enjoying the lend of one point, the score standing 10-9. The High School girls have not quite mastered the art of combination, bue when they do, the writer will back the locals to beat. Parksville. The players and points scored by each were as follows:- Parksville — Jessie Glenday, Ada Buttler, Helen Hickoy, Marjorle Ry- all (6), Edna Buttler (2), Kathleen Hlckey (2). Cumberland—Edna Conrod, Kather- lne Brown (1), Beatrice Cavellero, Muriel Partridge (2). Emma Pickettl. (6). BOYS AOGAIN SHOW THE WAY. The High School boys' team although finding the going a trifle hard romped through the Parkville heavies on the strength of their csombinatiou to the score of 36-28. Tho students started off with a bang and at the end of the first half 'had stored away a comfortable margin, the score standing 13-8. Hut on the resumption of play, the Parksvlle team steadied down and played good ball to even the score. At this stage of the game the locals realized they were slipping and with the aid of Marlnelll, the j. rover of the team who helped to ■ steady the locals, the necessary baskets were netted to ensure victory. The teams and points scored by the individual players were as follows:- Parksville—"Spud" Jones (10), Clifford Rustton, Harold Jones, Eric Bernard (2), Bert. Taylor (16), Murray Shelley, Harvey Buttler. Cumberlaml-J. Hill (14), N. Hill, (8), V. Marlnelll (2), H. Conrod (12), N. Frelone. Folowing the games the visitors were entertained at the home of Mrs. F. Partridge, where refreshments were served, after which all attended the dance in the Anglican Hall, held under the auspices of the Cumberland High School Athletic Association. Jimmy Walker and His Melody Four orchestra played for the dance which lasted until 12 p.m. After the dance the visitors motored back to Parksville with nothing but praise for the local teams. TRAVEL TO ALBERNI TODAY. After school hours today the High school teams left for Port Alberni where they will play a series of games tonight. The Alberni teams have the reputation of being among the strongest on the Island, so, the games should be even as those on Saturady last. The teams will stay in Alberni over night, rteurning on Saurday afternoon. Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Millichamp, of Vancouver are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Blckle. • « • Mr. A. S. Klllam, representing Fleck Bros., Vancouver, visited Cumberland this week. * « • Mrs. Treen entertained a few friends las tMonday evening. * • • The Busy Bees held a social afternoon last Monday at their regular weekly meeting. Each member was allowed to invite one friend and all enjoyed themselves Immensely. Refreshments were served. * • • Mrs. Arthur Watson and baby daughter returned trom the General Hospital last Sunday. tee Miss Irene Bate, who was ln training at the St Joseph's Hospital, Victoria, .returned to town Saturday on account of the illness of her mother. • • • The regular fortnightly meeting, of the Holy Trinity Girls' Talent Olub was held last Monday evening at the Vicarage. It was decided that the club start a weekly gymnasium class under the instruction of Mr. William Jackson, and arrangements are to be made this week. Refreshments were served during the meeting. • • • BIRTH—To Mr. and Mrs. Ninattl on Tuesday, February 21st, at the Cumberland General Hospital, a son. How the Sun Life Made Thirty=Eight Millions Profit In the Year 1927 CUMBERLAND WOMEN MEET AT HOLY TBINITY CHUECH FOB WOBLD DAY OF PRAYER. A sihort service tor women was held last Friday in the Anglican Church, February 24th being the world day of prayer for women. The service was conducted by Mrs. E. 0. Robathan, assisted by several members of both churches. The chairman gave a short talk on the purpose ot the meeting. Prayers for Canada, China, Japan, India, Africa, tbe Moslem World and other fields, and the Leage of Nations were offered up by Mrs. D. R. MacDonald, Mrs. D. MacLean, Mrs, G. Richardson, Mrs. Shortt, Mrs. H. Bryan, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Keller, Mrs Banks, while Mrs. Huden gave a talk on Prayer and Mrs. Eadle a short ad dress on the Spirit of Missions. So. los were rendered by Miss Edith Hood and Miss Sheila Conway. SUKPBISE PARTY FOB FOUBTEEN YEAB OLD. A very Jolly surprise party was held ' at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Robertson, West Cumberland on Friday evening last, the occasion being the fourteenth birthday of their third son John. A very pleasant evening re- suited, games and guessing competl- Participatng Policyholders Receive Ninety-Five Per Cent, of:°°na keeplllg the yottng folk °-ulte Profits—Dividends to Policyholders Again Increased—Com- hu;,y Mls R°b«tsoa was assisted in pany Seeks Legislation to Maintain Canadian Control, entertaining the guests by Mrs. Water- Held and Mrs. Vahle, these ladies also Montreal, March 2.—The- phenomenal record of the Sun Life Assuranco "88ls' "S In serving refreshments. A Company Is an inspiration to all Canadian*. Its income of $102,000,000 Is game' winning the wiheel, caused already equal to the total revenue of the Government of Canada In the Year mucn merriment, Archie Freeburn 1910, and $38,000,000 Is certainly an amazing sum to have earned as profit wln"lng the first prize with Margaret in one year. Not many corporations anywhere can report such figures. Wesjtfleld the second. In the guessing The President's Intimate, practical comments at the annual meeting explain- contest, Bennle Nicholas won the first tag how these huge prods were made were Illuminating. \ Iiril:e and Beasle Nicholas the second. Of even greater moment, however, were his statements regarding the I Tll0Be presen included, Bessie danger that this great Canadian Institution may pass from Canadian control, j Nicholas. Mary McMillan, Thelma Some months ago, Mr. Maeauloy referred to the activity of Wail Street In I Wateifleld, Alice Jackson, Bernlce the buying of Sun Life stock, and cautioned policyholders and shareholders j stant' Chrissie Robertson, Margaret of the menace lt Involved to an institution which was founded and developed . Westfleld, Lillian Pickettl, Margaret by Canadians and which has obtained its phenomenal growth under Ca.na- Herd, Dyllis Williams, May Smith, dian management. Subsequent events have ju .■tilled these misgivings, and at the meeting today the first public intimation was given that the Sua Life directors are seeking legislation at the present session of parliament which is Intended to effectively forstafl this danger. BURNS' CRONIES' HAVE ANOTHEB SUCCESSFUL WHIST DBIVE AND DANCE. The Cumberland Cronies' Burns' Culb held another very enjoyable and successful whist drive and dance last Saturday evening ln the War Veterans' Hall. Eighteen tables ot whist were played, the prize winners being: Mrs Bogo, ladies' first, Mrs. R, K. Walker, second; Mr. Alex Walker, men's first and second Mr. Frank Slaughter. Refreshments iwere served, followed by the dance. FOB SALE—WELL BRED JERSEY COW, 6 YEARS OLD, Just Freshened, Very Quiet. Nice family cow. Apply J. M. Stalker, Minto, Phone 92 M. Individual j ■ Permanent j ■ waves I yes, and distinctive, too Your choice of any style. Our experts will cut and wave your hair in the most attractive way to suit your personality. Every head dress different and new. Reduced price of $12.50 for a limited time only. Ladies' Hair Cutting in private sanitary booths by Mr. Bate. Hair Dyeing, Tinting, Marcelling, Manicuring, Finger Waving, Henna Packs, etc. Bate's Malaspina Beauty Shoppe Phone 266 NANAIMO Precaution to Maintain (he Compnnj Canadian In Character. In concluding his address to the shareholders and policyholders the President made the following reference to the matter:— "There Is but one cloud on our horizon. Our very prosperity has created a remarkable demand for our capital stock. We desire to ensure that this great company shall always remain strictly Canadian ln control and in particular that Its Investments shall never come under Wall Street domination. A hill which we have introduced into Parliament will be submitted for your approval. If It be passed, it will give us the protection, we so much need, and I know we can rely on Whe whole-hearted sympathy and support, not only of our stockholders and policyholders here present, but of our army of policyholders throughout the country.' The meeting unanimously approved of the measures in question. How Important and how vital to Canadians are the Interests at stake is disclosed In the report submitted to the annual meeting of he Company. In moving the adaption of the re- port,Presldent Maeauloy said:— "You gentlemen have .become so accustomed! to our presenting every year a statement surpassing all, previous records that you come prepared to hear another report of that description. I am quite sure, however, that not one of you, ln his most optimitlc mood, ever expected a report so favourable as that which you now have. Our record for 1927 is indeed a remarkable one. Let me touch on the main, features:— Bemarknble Growth Strength and Fronts. "The new assurances completed amounted to $328,000,000, an increase of over $62,500,000. "The amount in force at the close of the year had risen to $1,487.- 000,000, and at the present moment Is well over $1,500,000,000 "The income exceeded $102,000,000, an increase over the previous year of $23,800,000. To me, tbls Is very impressive. Not only has this Item passed the one hundred million mark, but tbe inorease alone is equal to wihat was our total income but eight years ago, which has been accumulated by forty- nine years of strenuous effort. A life company with a total Income no greater than our lncrea.se would be an Important corporation. " The assets have Increased by $56,000,000, and now exceed $400,- 000,000. " But the most wonderful of all these wonderful figures is the amount earned as profit—$38.- 000,000. How great this figure is may be judged from the fact that the earnings of the previous Profits to Poll}holders Unexcelled in the World. "We can already say that in, profitableness to our policyholders, we are not excelled by any life company in the world; but we are not satis- fled and will not be satisfied until we can make an even stronger statement than that. Years ago, I told our field force that we hoped to be able to announce an Increase in our profit scale for ten consecutive years. We have maintained that record for eight years, but the ninth and tenth years have yet to come, and their story has yet to be told. Our huge undivided surplus and our great contingency fulids are the best guarantee our policyholders can have as to t>ielr future dividends. Lnrgo Dividends the Result of a Wise Investment Policy. "You ask how we are able to make these huge profits. The $38,000,000 earned may be divided as coming approximately $14,000,000 from the regular life assurance operations ot title Company $5,000,000 from profits actually realized by the redemption or sale of securities and $19,000,000 from increase in market values. And of all the profits made in the participating branch, the policyholders get 'iidncty-flve per cent. "I would not have you suppose that we ever speculate. We do not. We, ot course, do not hesitate to sell bonds - r other fixed-iuiterest securities when they rise to such premiums that the yield Is no longer satisfactory, but when we buy a stock we buy for permanent Investment, we buy to keep, and we never sell merely because the market value may have risen to a high figure. We have, however, had an epidemic of security redemptions, and as a result we have the $5,000,000 of realized profit. High Interest Rate Earned, With No Arrears. "Even the normal earnings of a life cofltpany depend very largely on the rate of interest It can obtain on Its Investments. The current rate of interest has been steadily dropping for years, and there Is every indication that It will continue to drop— for how long we cannot tell. The outlook for investors in bonds and mortgages la not encouraging. That fact causes us no anxiety. We have enlisted many large groups of the brainiest, most experienced, most energetic and most successful men on the continent to work for us to maintain our interest earnings. We get their co-operation by becoming stockholders In the outstanding basic corporations ot the country, so that we share in all the profits tiaat they make. The dividends which we receive on our stock holdlngB are already two millions more than were payable on the same stocks when we Margaret Smith, Edith Cavellero, Myrtle Vahle, In j Robertson, Phyllis Robertson, Richard Bates, Floyd McMillan, Tom Moasey, Archie Freeburn, Harvey Herd, Oordon Robertson, Bennle Nicholas, Tommy Robertson, Harry Waterfield, Cyril Davis, Johnny Robertson. CUNARD ANCHOR ANCHOR-DONALDSON CANADIAN SERVICE FROM HALIFAX To Londonbcrry nnd Glasgow. Athenia, March 19 To PljiiKiiilh-IInvre-Londen. Aurania March 26; Alaunla April 9. To Queens! own nnd Liverpool. Antonin, March 26; Andania, April 9 FROM NEW YORK Tu Queenstawn and Liverpool. Andania March 10; Caronla March 17 To Cherbourg nnd Southampton. Aquitanta March 21, April 18, May 9 Berengairia April 4, 25, May 16, June 6 To Londonderry and Glasgow. Athenia March 17, Gallfornia March 31 To Plymonth-Havre-London. Ausonla March 10; Tu3canla March 17 FROM BOSTON To QucriiMliiwii nnd Liverpool. Caronla March 18; Carmanla April 1st Money orders, drafts and Travellers' Cheques at lowest rates. Full information from local agents or Company's Offices, 622 Hastings St. W., Vancouver. B.C. 2£ SriEL™ vVJM: bought them. Our Interest account. APPOINTMENTS MADE TO SUIT THE CONVENIENCE OF U-ISLAND PATRONS were $205,600,000. It would be hardly reasonable ito assume that our earnings of future years will continue on such a tremendous scale , and we have therefore set aside a large part of this sum to provide for future contingencies. A Great Surplus and Contingency Fond. "Our securities have been valued on a very conservative basis, but from even those moderate values we have set aside another $5,000,000 to provide for market fluctuations, making tbe total deduction under this heading $10,000,000. "We have also Bet aside the following amounts:— "A further $1,500,000 for unforeseen contingencies, raising that fund to $12,500,000; $500,000 to provide for possible greater longevity of annuitants, raising that item to $2,000,000; and $1,300,000 to Increase our reserves on tropical business; besides writing off another $1,000,000 on our Head Office and other buildings. "We have distributed $11,100,000 In profits to our policyholders, and have also set aside $6,200,000 to cover profits accrued on policies. "After providing for all these amounts, we have added $11,000,000 to our undivided surplus, raising that sum from $34,000,000 to$46,000,000. Scale of Profits Increased for Eighth Successive Year. "The announcement, however, that will be received with the greatest en- •' thusiasm Is that for the eighth con- ;.! secutive year we have Increased the • | scale of profit payments to our • policyholders. The baBls of dlstrlbu- ;; tlon for 1928 will call for nearly $900,- ; 000 more than would the basis of last it', i year. of course, includes also our dividend receipts, and our record is illuminating. In 1921 the average rate earned by ua was 6.07 per cent; Iff 1923 it was 6.20 per cent; in 1924, 6.38 per cent; In 1925, 6.41 per cent; In 1926. 6.69 per cent; and In 1927, If we were to use the same 'basis of calculat.lo!. as ln previous years; the rate would be 6.81 per cent. We, however, do not wish to show such a high rate, and as we always mnke a charge of 5 per cent against our Interest earnings for Investment expenses, you' will note that we are quoting only the net rate, 6.47 per cent, after deducting that investment expense. The falling rate of Interest has no terrors for us. "The qualities of our securities may be judged by the fact that not one dollar of Interest or dividend on any bond, preferred1 or common stock listed In our assets Is in arrear for even one day. Business Doubled In Fonr Years "The position we have attained justifies enthusiasm, but wo must always look on the present as a mere vantage ground from which to plan for the future. What Is that future to be? Year after year we have .been con- fldentlypredlctnig the glorious future yet to come, and that promised future is now unrolling Itself before our eyes in all its greatness and strength. But what of today's future? I have just been reading my own remarks of two years ago, and already the figures of which we were then so proud look small and outgrown. We have doubled in size now every five and a half years sin. ce the Company began, but our last doubling has taken only four years, and we are today prowing more rapidly than ever 'before In our history. I predict that the figures of two years bence will make even the figures of today look small and outgrown in their turn. Sun Life Sets Its Own Pace. "People sometimes say when speaking of our progress:—'Yes life assurance Is growing 'Wonderfully,' SO it Is; hut the Sun Life Is not consent to grow only at the rate of life assurance generally. Statistics now available Indicate that ln 1927 the aggregate new business of all the companies operating ln the United Stntes exceeded the total for 1926 by only one per cent and in Canada by seven per cent. But the new business of the Sun Life of Canada shows an Increase of twenty-three per cent. We set our own pace. Our prosperity and popularity, and the enthusiastic support of our six hundred t.iousnnd policyholders, makes our growth both rapid and certain. The future still before us will, I am convinced, be more wonderful than anything we can now imagine. And It Is indeed a happy thought that all that growth in size and all that growth In prosperity means increased service to humanity, and service at steadily lowering cost to our policyholders." . The President closed his remarks by his reference to the need of safeguarding tihe future of the Company, as above quoted. The Board of Directors of the Sun Life is composed of the following:— T. B. Macaulay, F.I.A., F.A.S., President and Mnnaglng Director; Arthur B. Wood, F.I.A.. F.A.S. Vice-Firesl- ilent and Actuary; Robert Adair, W. M. Blrks, Hon. Raoul Dandurand, J. RedpaOi Dougall, Sir Herbert S. Holt, Abner Kingman., J. W. McConnell, C. 15. Neill, Carl Rlordon, John W. Ross, His Honour James C. Tory, Hon. Lome C. Webster. Three new directors were added at the meeting—Hon. L. A. Taschereau, Ross H. McMaster and C. B. McNaught.
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