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THE .CUMBERLAND ISLANDER & - ■•"■«*,. With which ls consolidated the Cumberland Heme FORTY-FIFTH YEAR—No. 23. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA MAKES SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL PLAY Former Cumberland Boy Takes Lend Port In San Diego High School Tarklngton" Play A copy of the "San Diego Union," recently received at this ofiice, contained a three-column photograph of a scene from Booth Tarklngton's play "The Intimate Strangers," which attracted our attention by the fact that the principal character was Lome Campbell, a former Cumberland boy who ls now residing In San Diego. The article accompanying the photograph went on to say: "The plot centers about the meeting of a lawyer of uncertain age and a girl of yesterday In a railway station where they are virtually stranded because of a wreck on both the main and branch lines. Lome Campbell enacts the role of the lawyer and Constance Halverstadt takes the part of the girl. Both are very capable and their work is equal to that of professionals. Others ln the cast Include Betsy Bates, who enacts the role of a young flapper and almost "vamps' the lawyer; Michael Good- body, who plays the part of the flapper's sweetheart and who does everything the young girl tells blm to without question; Ben Anderson, Serena Smith, Lewis Le Roy and Lois Kirchmaler." The play was produced by the Cor- onada High School and the cast was made up entirely of pupils trom the School. After the performance, the leading actors were commended for their fine work by Austin Adams, the well-known playwright. Lome la the son ot Mr. and Mrs. Colin Campbell, former residents of, •nd very well known In Cumberland. Their Cumberland friends will be more than pleased to hear of Lome's success. PARADE PRIZE LIST The list of prize winners in the big 24th. of May celebration parade was inadvertently omitted from our last Issue. Here they are: Best float was won by the Boy Scouts. Best Advertising float was won by "The Beauty Shop." Best decorated auto, the Rebecca Lodge. Comic Group, Miss Redford, Mrs. Wiley, Norma and Helen Parnham, (to say nothing of the mule.) Best decorated bicycle, G. Strncha'.i. Best character, Gladys Miller aK "Uncle Sam." Best advertising character, Mrs. W. Stockand. NANAIMO AWARDED CHAMPIONSHIP AT 2nd ANNUAL SPORTS P.T.A. DANCE NEXT FRIDAY I "PEERLESS" TO BE The dance to be held In the Ilo-1 TRADE MARK NAME Ilo Hall on Friday evening next unde; auspices of the Cumberland Parent i dilutees Produced by (ertllled Seed Teacher Association gives promise of j Beautiful weather favored the large number of children who, with their parents and friends, journeyed to Qualicum yesterday to witness the Upper Island School sports. There were also large contingents from Courtenay and Nanaimo. The track had been specially prepared for the occasion on the ground north of the Golf course, but the smooth grass made the going hard for those who were not fortunate enough to have spiked running shoes. A little delay occurred in getting the events started, but """,""; ,. , „ „, i. i I the*'0 was no let up until late in the evening once the pistol Comic School Group, Nigger Band.! , , ' .,,:, , . ,, . Best school Group, Miss v. Aspesy's I cracked* lhe keenest competition was shown in the various class, representing pioneers of b. c; I events, but Nanaimo held on to the lead in points and were Second Prize, Miss Hunden's class,! awarded the championship. Courtenay came next in the lead, with Cumberland third. The local boys and girls brought back five cups to admire for the next twelve months. There was a splendid spirit of sportsmanship displayed in all events, and even if Cumberland did not do as well as they hoped they proved that they were good losers. The Cumberland Band gave selections during the afternoon which were much appreciated, as was also the courtesy of the Canadian Collieries Company in providing transportation to Royston. The following is a list of Cup winners: being one of the best held In this popular dance hall. A first class orchestra will be in attendance and old time dances will be a main feature of the eyenlng. The promoter* ut tlie dance are also selling ice cream during the evening and those intending to patronise tlie dance are advised to go well armed witb nickels and dimes. Proceeds will be devoted lo tht* funds of the local P. T. Association. Potato Growers' Association Will Have Special Title representing Mother Goose. High Scliool, Mr. Shenstone's class, representing school subjects. Two special prizes wcre given to Masters Sammy Armstrong and Reid for decorated scooters. OVERHEARD AT QUALICUM He (pointing to the Nanaimo Public School boys) "Why, our fellows wont have a chance against those chaps. Look how big they are!" She: "Yes, and think what big dunces they must be to be still ln the public school!" BASEBALL STRONG AT POWELL RIVER POWELL RIVER, June 2.—Baseball in Powell Hiver is off to a great start, but the popular pastime Lis being played by six teams entered CALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIRD TEACHER AT HIGH SCHOOL Readers of the "Islander" will remember that last year when the question of securing a third teacher for the local High School was broached at the Trustee meetings no action was taken because there were less COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY EVENING NEXT A meeting of the 24th. of May celebration committees, which was called for Wednesday of this week, had to be postponed because all the accounts ln connection with the celebration had not been received by the secretary. Next Tuesday evening, at 8:00 o'clock, has been set for the meeting and all those having accounts outstanding against the celebration are asked to have them ln the hands ot Secretary H. O. McKinnon on or liefore that date. in an Intermediate League, and not i than fifty pupils and It was thought by one senior team representing the; that two teachers were quite able to town in any other league. The local organization might easily be called a "league of nations" for In its makeup are Included teams representing the Native Sons of Canada with A.' decision that EXAMINATIONS HELD RECENTLY FOR MINE OFFICIALS' PAPERS An examination for Coal Mine Officials' Certificates was conducted during the 26th, 27th, and 28th days of May In the Government Mine Rescue station, Cumberland. Two candidates presented themselves. Thomas Slee for Fireboss certificate and E. H. Devlin for Colliery Manager's certificate. T. R .Jackson, District Inspector of Mines, acted as presiding examiner. ENGINE TROUBLE FORCES AVIATOR DOWN Hansen as manager; the Patricias with Bruce Mitchell at the hc!.u; the Italian Community with Charles McLean guiding the club's destinies; the Knights of Pytbias led by li. Hansen; the B. P. 0. E. with R. C. McKenzie as boss and the Caledonians whose interests are being looked alter by G. S. Deacon. The chief olllcers of the league are W. A. McLeod, President; J. Mclntyre. vice-president; M. C. McLeod, secretary and C. L. Cul- lln, treasurer. A schedule of seventy- five games has been drawn up and already some very Interesting contests have been staged. Games are played on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and a double header ou Sundays. The rules of the league _ call for a play-off at the end of the | the various courses warrant season, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The attendance at the games Is always good, and the fact that all players are local boys has probably added a great deal of interest to tlie play. To date the advantage probably lies with thc Patricias and the Italian Community. The other teams are fighting hard and it is too early in the season to predict, outside of the managers, which team will bring home the bacon, handle this number, but lt was decided that when tlie number of pupils exceeded fifty then the question would be re-opened. It was this last prompted Principal Shenstone, in his monthly report which was read at last Tuesday's Trustee meeting, to again mention lhe advisability of engaging another teacher. According to the report, .Mr. Shenstone tinds that next term there will be at least ilfty-iiiue pupils, probably more, made up from the throe classes as follows: fifteen In third year, twenty In second year, and twenty-four in first year. Hall' of tlie third year class has decided to take the normal entrance course, the remainder choosing the regular matriculation course, so that there will be, practically speaking, four classes in tlie High School. Two teachers will bc physically unable lo give this number all the time that for at UNION BAY, May 29—The plane Seagull, piloted by Mr. Huber, which left here Saturday morning to meet the Ss. Alaskan carrying the Amundsen Alms, was forced to return to Union Bay during the afternoon owing to engine trouble. The Alms were taken to Victoria by car. The Seagull, after having been overhauled, left here southbound about 8 o'clock Sunday morning. Ss. Sheafmont docked at Coal Wharf here early Sunday morning and Is proceeding to loud bunker coal. TENDERS WANTED DISTRICT ENGINEER VISITS POWELL RIVER POWELL RIVER, Juno 2.—Mr. W. P. Benvan, District Engineer of the Provincial Public Works Department, visited this portion of his district on Monday and Tuesday of lhls week, returning to Courtenay on Wednesday morning. While here he Inspected the work that Is being carried oul on the road that will ultimately connect Lund and Myrtle Po|nt, passing through Powell Itlver In doing so. the present moment It Is only by having extra classes on Saturdays and after scliool hours that the present High School pupils are able to cover their studies and even with tliis extra help they are not receiving full just- ice. Tllat Is why, for the most part, both Principal Shenstone and his assistant. Miss Partridge, would be pleased to see an additional teacher engaged. Tho Board reraemberd Its decision of last year and consequently gave the question very careful consideration. It was unanimously agreed that a third teacher was absolutely necessary, but a long discussion ensued before the matter wus finally adjusted, us the Board has no desire | tn put any extra burdens on the taxpayers if sucli can be evaded. Is Is imperative, however, tbat the pupils receive full benellt from their course — their needs must bo given llrsl con- stderatton. It Is impossible to evade lhe Issue a third teacher must be engaged and therefore lt was decided 1. High School Championship Cup, Colonist trophy, won by Nanaimo. 2. Public School Championship Cup (6 rooms and up). Comox Eagles trophy, won hy Nanaimo. 3. Publlc School Championship, (3 or 4 rooms), (Jualicum trophy, won by Brechin. 4. Public School Championship, (2 rooms), A. W. Neill, M, P. trophy, won by Comox. 5. 'Public School Championship. (1 room). Nanaimo Rotary trophy, won by Royston. 6. High School boys' relay cup won by N'anaimo. 7. High School girls' relay race, Cumberland P.T.A. trophy, won by Nanaimo. 8. Senior boys' relay cup, won by Nanaimo. i). Senior girls' relay race. Malkln Pearson trophy, won by Nanaimo. 10. Junior boys' relay, won by N'anaimo. 11. Junior girls' relay, L. Finch trophy, won by Cumberland. 12. High School girls' first aid, Sports Committee trophy, won by the Courtenay school. 13. High Scliool boys first aid, the Native Sons trophy, won by Cumberland. 14. Public School boys' first aid, Sports Committee trophy, won by Harewood School. 15. Public School girls' first aid, Kaplansky trophy, won by Cumberland. 16. Physical drill, Robert C. Lang trophy, won by Cumberland. 17. High School tug of war. Harewood trophy, won by Cumberland. 18. Public School tug of war. Elks trophy, won by Courtenay. 19. High School boys' half mile, T. D. McLean trophy, won by N'anaimo. 20. Publlc Scliool boys' half mile, Kaplansky trophy, won by Nanaimo. 21. Public Scliool 440 yards, hoys, G. E. Apps trophy, won by Parksvllle. Cups nos. 6. 8, and 10 are donated by the Cumberland and Courtenay schools. They were won outright last year and were donated by the two schools for annual competition. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE WAS WELL ATTENDED The Thirtieth Anniversary Service of the Parish Church of Holy Trinity was well attended. There were present the Bishop of Columbia who preached, and tlie Revs. F. Comley and A. Bischlager who read the lessons. The Rev. F. Flinton, Vicar of Courtenay, took the service. Letters of regret at their inability to attend were read from former vicars. Revs. F. Granville Christmas, J. X. Willemar, and H. W. Laffere. HAROLD JONES TO FIGHT WELL KNOWN VANCOUVER BOY Harry Anderson, the Vancouver boy who has been selected to battle Harold Jones in the six round semifinal to the Pollett and Gallagher bout in Courtenay on June 14th. Is one boy whom George Paris, the veteran trainer of athletes, thinks is destined to go a long way in tlie pugilistic racket. Just two weeks ago Anderson urn! Kid Brock, of Belllngham, met in a six round bout which was declared to be one of the most sensational ever seen In that city. Among tlic boxers that Anderson Larry Holllday, Eddie Thomas, Chick has met are Kid Sullivan, Hay Clark, Gaines and Archie Hunt. Paris will accompany Anderson lo Courtenay for thc bout with Jones, and is confident that his protege can cop the verdict. Harry Jackson, of Cumberland, will referee all bouts. Arrangements have been made by I lie B. C. Certified Seed Potato Growers' Association to market their products under the trade-marked title "Peerless." There aro thirty-one local associations of the parent association scattered over British Colum- bia, with a total membership of nearly four hundred growers. These men have now hnd several years' experience in tho growing ot seed under Government Inspection and .supervision. They are capable of growbig good potatoes, and know how to grade them properly. When one of them is able to turn out a car of commercials now and then and It rolls in to Wholesale Row, It is an event that is talked about for days, To Hush Distribution •ASSING COMMENTS Al the executive meeting of the B.C. Certified Seed Potato Growers' Association, Capt. Bates, of Comox, spoke of the progress made and his proven experience of the consuming public's demand for high-grade quality potatoes. Mr. McLean outlined tlie success attained In Vancouver, pointing out that any quantity, from 50 to 7U0 cars or more of quality potatoes, of which each individual grower would guarantee tbe contents of sucks put up by himself, could be sold under this trade-mark ln Vancouver alone. This would be possible only with the full co-operation of the wholesalers and retailers, which has been .fully pledged. After some discussion as to details, the executive unanimously passed a resolution moved by Col. McLean, of Gloverdale, that Capt. Bates stay in Vancouver to go into the local situation wilh Mr. A. G. W. MacLellan. This was done and Capt. G. R. Bales has returned to Vancouver island enthusiastic with the open support promised in his personal interviews on Water Street, and with Ihe retailers. The organization work Is being rapidly rounded out, so that by Fall the potatoes sold under the trademark "Peerless" Brand and grown hy the members of tlie Association from "Northern" Brand Certified seed, can lie bought by the public without fear of wastage or poor cooking qualities. When preaching in tlie Parish Church of Holy Trinity last Sunday evening on tlie occasion of the 30th Anniversary, the Bishop of Columbia took as his subject "OUR DEBT TO THE PAST." In his remarks the speaker pointed out how much we owed to those pioneers of Religion ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Art. Science and Literature who had; HPHnnTQ done so much for the uplift of man- " "''' ' Al" * »<-MWV»la» kind. In spite of what was sometimes! |N SUMMER MONTHS Young and old will be assured of a | real good time at the dance ofthe Parent Teachers on Friday evening '{next In Ihe llo-Ilo Hall. 19 ENTRANCE PUPILS WILL BE RECOMMENDED The May report for the Cumberland I Public Schools, us submitted hy Ihe i supervising-principal, Mr. (',. 10. Apps nt Tuesday's meeting of the Hoard of HOST OF LAST WEEK; GUEST OF THIS WEEK TENDERS for the painting of the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ outside of the Cumberland School [ powcii* i mvpn i,„,„ o n„ ».„„ Buildings and for the painting of the | , P0WF^L ?„.. " roof of one building, will be received :(,Hy n|Sht « Vaestvlcw, a dance was by the undersigned up to Wednesday,; held In the Rickson building, mem- June 23rd, 1926, at 6:30 p.m. bers of the community surprising Mr All paints and stains used to be of Rlck80n and makl n,ra t„ the best quality and work to be done ,,__ f A . .. . ln a workman-like manner. Work to be commenced within fifteen (15) days after signing of contract and to be completed on or before the 16th. of August. Successful tenderer will be required to furnish suitable bond for the faithful carrying out of the Contract. Further particulars as to work to be done and materials required may be obtained from the Secretary. Tenders to be marked, "Tender for Painting Cumberland Schools," and addressed to tho undersigned. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. A. McKINNON, Secretary. Board of School Trustees. Cumberland, B. C. June 4th, 1926. 23-25 of the evening instead of the host as was the case last week. A greater number were present thun last Monday, Powell River City being represented by many who had not attended the first social. Mr. William Mc- Guigan kindly loaned his plnno and a volunteer orchestra provided excellent music. Refreshments were provided by the ladles of the community. Mr. William Rickson arrived at Westvlew on Sunday afternoon, coming from Comox on the steamer "Charmer." that a third teacher will ho engaged. 18ohool Tru,t8M| „„„„, „,, att,„danoe Secretary MacKinnon wns instructed | for lho month ,)f „X| „„„ ,„ ,,,,„ to call for applications Immediately,\mmbar 807 pupils neither missed a Principal Shenstone voiced the day or w„re |ule 011 ,mv „„„„,„„, opinion that there would be no senior \ Division matric next term as no pupils hail expressed their desire to study this course. The Trustees felt, however, that should any pupils really care to 7, Miss B. Bickle. teacher. captured tiie attendance shield wilh a good percentage. The report also showed that groat progress was being made In the at- a fierce opposition on lhe part of those whom they desired to help. | Then again there were those explorers who blazed the trail over vast j continents, and after overcoming almost Insurmountable difficulties, paved the way to new lields of com- j, , merce and opened up new lands to \MaK ,,li"1'' "" •**•*■ »**> beiHranlf of the the venturesome settler. Canada Is yf' , "url"B ,he sul,ln,er mon0"' . , ,•.*.. w nn ']■■ tear hers ami punils are on such un example, and in these days , ,., when means of transport are so fast i ll"'"i"*v* ""*' '"•t""1 w0,k wl" be don,!* and comfortable we are very apt to Sl" rc,ar*v A* MacKinnon was Instruct- forget the conditions which faced our. forebears. Even in Cumberland there aro those who remember the Umej Lost Tuesday's meeting found the Hoard of School Trustees formulating plans for the outside painting of both the "new" and "old" schools, as arranged for when the estimates were when a journey to Qualicum would take up the better pari of a whole day, whereas now it is only a matter of an hour or ho. This debt to tin- past is one that can never be repaid. it is handed on from one generation I roof of the new .school and the walls only of tiie old school to be painted. Mr. Wm McLellan, caretaker ot tho schools, requested permission to begin get'ing the necessary material for Hie Inside work to be done In the schools tliis summer. He desires to make an early start this year, as last take senior matric, the opportunity tempt to Improve the language work Bhould not be withheld from them. In spite of the furl thnt Mr. Shenstone and Miss Partridge feel that senior of tho pupils In thc lower grades, this being dono through careful separation of tlie more backward children. matric should not be taught unless I the maj0rlty of whom are Orientals. there are In the neighborhood of ton | T|le Byatem has Just been put into pupils. Mrs. MacNaughton and Mr. Brown were detailed a committee to Investigate this question and they will report at the next meeting. Tho matter was left lu abeyance in the meantime. Miss Edith Ulckle and Miss Nell Ronald, of Los Angeles, arrived In Cumberland Tuesday evening lust to spend a brief holiday. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Bickle, Dusnmulr Avenue. clfoct but Is already giving promise of most excellent results. Mr. Apps went on to state that Inspector Peterson, Mr. Shenstone, the principal of the High School, and himself made up a recommendation hoard for the entrance class, and after some deliberation bad decided ^^^^^ to advance nineteen pupils without the formality of taking examinations. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oraham left This leaves five pupils who will have Wednesday evening last for Victoria to write tests to prove themselves on a short vlBlt. They will return cnpable of entering High School. [ Sunday evening. to another, sometimes in a lesser, and;'1'"1' ,h'* J"1' Wl1" l»rely completed sometimes In a greater degree. The before tbe commencement of studies, dobt which the presenl age Is passing leaving no time for hlmeslf to take on to the fuluro Is a curious mixture, j" sl'**rl holiday. Permlsaltm was On the one hand wc lind Jazz music, K|v*>n Ml* McLellan to secure the ncc- Jazz clothes. Jazz urt with many go- ■"••ry malarial. companylng Jazz horrors, and ou the | Before adjournment, the salary other hand wc havo the wonders of' schedule, lu the drawing up of which radio and aviation and other splendid|Trustee Mrs MacNaughton took a scientific achievements. I """'• Prominent part, was re-consld- If we owe a great deal to the past. e™' ""'' ",l""|"*'d wi,h but « rall,or let us see tllat the future will owe a | ■'""■••'""»• The schedule has been great deal to us. Let us eradicate all «»«"«■ >»' "l0 •"■■•••»•■•» ••■•■■ »■■• that Is bad and develop all that Is •«*»l«*«*> ■ *«">l 'leal of the difficult- , ii ,„■ , ,i ,„„„„ if i, les that usually arise when the salary good. Have Jazz hy all means. If it • » , , , , . question is given annua consldern- Is necessary, but take care to steer the future generation from being a ' race of Jazz characters. The only . " «*^ "early 10:3,1 before ,he meet- debt we win incur will bc one of ln>g '"'J'"""*-""* '' attendance were .,.,., , , , ,, . 1 rustees Mrs. Hanks. Mrs. Mac- gratitude If wo arc too short sighted „ ' .... ' ov Naughlon, Mr. Brown, Mr. MncKin- ! non and Mr. Henderson, together with Principal Apps, of thc Public School, to look ahead. The youlh of today would offer a keen opposition, bin iu tlie end they would see thnl It was for their own good. und Principal Shenstone and Miss P. Partridge of lhe High School. Why of course we are going. Everybody is going to the Parent Teacher dance in the Ilo-llo Hall on Friday next. PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1!)2«. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1926. THE NEW KIND OF PICNIC The modern successor to the old-fashioned picnic embodies all the advantages with practically none of the disadvantages. The family now decides at any time to take its supper out of doors and, without any great to do or very special preparation, piles whatever would ordinarily have served at home into a basket and piles itself into the flivver and betakes itself to the nearest park or stretch of open country. No extra work, no waste, no indigestion, no confusion. The passing of the old-fashioned basket picnic is viewed by old-timers with regret. Time was when the picnic was the favorite way of celebrating family re-unions and of providing an outing for the office force, the club, or any other organization with which one was affiliated. The annual Sunday school picnic was, of course, inevitable, as were'innumerable other picnics for special occasions. The picnic was the "get-together" meeting par excellence of two decades ago. But the basket picnic is becoming as rare as the horse and buggy—no longer to be found except in rural districts—and even there with less antl less frequency. Yet the waning popularity of this mode of entertainment is not regarded as an unmitigated calamity by the mother who spent the preceding day in the kitchen. The untold quantities of sandwiches or salad which she made usually turned out to be inadequate for the unpredictably large gathering and caused whispers among the neighbor women as to her stinginess. Or her estimate would prove to be too great and the food would either be wasted with many twinges of | the thrifty housewife's conscience or would be j brought home to be consumed. Then no one ever j wanted to look at another sandwich or plate of j salad as long as he lived. The once popular! saying "more fun than a picnic" was never originated by the woman who spent a hot summer morning tending an oven full of cakes which did not turn out as well as those of Mrs. B., who, after all, was supposed to bring fried chicken.! Mother usually started on the outing exhausted, j There was difficulty in getting the crowd to agree on the ideal picnic spot, and always some mis-| understanding as to how to get there in which part of the crowd arrived just in time for the ice cream. No picnic was not complete without a few minor casualties, such as lost children, a fall in the creek, chiggers, snagged silk stockings, and grass stains. Then, there was an unbelievable amount of litter to be cleared up by the conscientious. And on the way home most of the party suffered from acute indigestion. Still, with all its imperfections, the picnic had its points, chief of which was that it got people out of doors. True, the accompanying bedlam left little of the peace dear to the true nature lover. YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER Sometimes a man in the prime of life is snuffed out by a heart attack and his relatives have a difficult time administering his estate. This is due to the fact that the dead man was in the heat of the struggle. He had not had time to put his house in order. But all about us we see men who must realize that they are not likely to live many more years, going right on, playing the game with no plans for paying the undertaker. They will leave the last job to their loving friends and relatives. Yesterday, a man fifty-nine took out more life insurance, saying: "It is my plan to leave my family, my business associates and my banker, without regrets." We consider him a wise man. Cumberland Special Showing this week of Misses' and Children's Ready to Wear Goods Cumberland Hotel ACCOMMODATION THE BEST Rooms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. J Cmmercla ■IHeadQiiarim Hates KeasnnabU p 24 TELEPHONE 100 TAXI ASK FOR'CHARLIE DALTON Car loaves Cumberland Hotel at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday and meets boat at Union Bay. DON'T CUSS Profanity stilt exists, of course, but today we seldom hear the strings of oaths that fell from the lips of the old time ship's captain, or the bum that cleaned cuspidors in the corner saloon. Not often do you hear a round, ringing oath. Why? Because profanity is passing. You could swear as once men did, if you wanted to. It doesn't take any great amount of intellect or wit. The cussing old-timer didn't invent swearing, did he- Then he couldn't claim originality, and anybody can imitate. A parrot can be taught to swear the biggest oath that ever fell from the lips of a pirate or a stable boy. Does any good fellow feel proud of an accomplishment in which he may be overmatched by a parrot? In the "good old days," of which we hear so much the boy was very prone to ape the manners and habits of his elders. If dad swore, then the son swore, and the same was true of chewing tobacco. But today, youth blazes its own trail, the youngster formed his habits from the education he is absorbing and not following in the footsteps of the old man. We have better schools and better teachers than they had in the days of the little red school house. We 'teach the value of right living, clean habits and the use of correct language. Have you talked with a high scholar recently? If you haven't, do so at the first opportunity. You will find some slang used, no doubt, but on the whole the young people of today are better conversationalists than our parents or grandparents were. They have a much larger vocabularly and they know how to use it. I Misses' and Children's Blue Serge Athletic Bloomers; also : white Sailor Middies in all sizes. > DRESSES— | Misses' and Children's White . Voile and Muslin Dresses in all |sizes; Gingham Panter Dresses and Rompers. Special value in [Children's stamped white muslin and Pique Rompers, (ft*| each $1.25 and «PJ. : Misses' and Children's Silk and Lisle Socks in all shades and in all sizes. BATHING SUITS— Misses' and Children's All-Wool Bathing Suits in all shades and sizes, tf»Q ryC from $1.50 to .... tyO* I O ; Bathing Caps at 25«? and 35<£ each. i Ladies,' Misses' and Children's | Summer Undervests i from 35-r) each to.... j Boys' Linen Crash Wash Suits, I Khaki Overalls, Khaki Pants, I Shirts and Bloomers, Blue Serge j Knickers and Bloomers, Belts, I Ties, Jazz and Sport Caps. DRESS SHIRTS, BLOUSES, | SNEAKERS 75c RE ^ SPECIAL NEW IMPROVED MODEL EUREKA embodying the most recent improvements and refinements and equipped with the detachable sweep-action brush for picking up threads, lint, ravelings and other surface litter. $65.00 STANDARD SET OF ATTACHMENTS consisting of 8-foot web covered hose, 30 inch extension tubing, 7 inch aluminum nozzle with detachable upholstery brush, and radiator tool— F,R E E For Sale By Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. !ffi5 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. FIRE! SMOKE! WATER! The MODERN BOOT SHOP Stock suffered great damage by smoke and water, and the insurance companies have given full compensation, enabling us to offer prices on footwear to the whole family at tremendous reductions on all lines. It is our intention to clear every pair affected. Price no object. Buy for the whole family and save your Dollars $! EVERY PAIR REDUCED READ ON! READ ON! Ladies' White Canvass Oxfords with leather and rubber soles, FCAp slightly soiled, per pair Ladies' Highest Quality Satin antl Patent Slippers, La Parisicnne and La Casse makes. G*A f?C Fire Sale Price tjVi.Ut) Women's Kid Straps for street wear, values to $7.00. •3JQ OK Fire Sale Price ■tPOett-J Misses' Boots and Patent and Brown Slippers in Chums and other makes. Sizes 11 to 2. (PO \ P Fire Sale Price ^UetxO Sale Starts on Friday, June 4 Running Shoes all Reduced READ ON! READ ON! I Boys' Solid Leather Boots in Black and Brown. Great val- (j»0 QC ues at Fire Sale price. tytMi.OU \ Men's Dress Boots, Brown and Black, in Leckie and other d»/? A C makes. Fire Sale Price ■tPUe'iU Women's Brown and Black Kid Oxfords, Gracia and other makes, values up to $7.00. (PO QC Fire Sale Price tyAiUO Misses and Children's White and Brown Canvass, Leather QK« Soles. While they laM VOX, Men's Working Boots, guaranteed solid all through. tf>9 QC Fire Sale Price »pOnVO Women's House Slippers, leather and Canvass, d» -| , A ft Fire Sale Price tpliftO Ladies' Satin and Patent Slippers, high and low heels. d»Q Off Fire Sale Price «pO»00 Children's Boots and Patent Slippers, sizes 8 to 101/.. d»1 QC Fire Sale Price tpl.OO Running Shoes in Men's and Boys' broken lines. k QA. GRAB A PAIR OUC MODERN BOOT SHOP Act Now COURTENAY Buy Now FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE </t I I I Ilo-llo Theatre, Cumberland *-> a' 1 aBiaSlffl**^^ Friday and Saturday Of this week, June 4th and 5th ¥ ._ | THE PUZZLE CORNER Puzzle No. 125 —,* I bought twenty souvenir cards for twenty cents. The embossed ones cost four cents; plain black prints four for ono cent and the two-colored ones two for a cent. How many of each sort did I get? Puzzle No. 126 Transpose n portion of the year, A Christian name will Ihen appear; The same transposed again will show A plant that does in India grow. JpN*A R D Anchor C%OR-DONALDSON CANADIAN SERVICE FROM MONTREAL Tii riyiiiiiiilh-I'lM'i'lMiiiru-I.iiiiildii Alaunia June 12. Antonio June ID. To Liverpool Auninia July 2, 30, All***. 27. To llcll'nst nnd MiiKirow Alhenia June 11. Letltlu June 25 FROM NEW VORK To Oiieenstonn nml Liverpool , Samaria June 12. Scytlllo June 19, To Clierlioii!'*,' nml Southampton Aqiiitania June 16. July 7. Aug. 1. Mereugarin Juno 2.1, July 14, Aug. 11. Matiretania June 30, July 21. To Londonderry und Glasgow Caledonia June 12. CameroniaJune 19 To I'lvnioulli-llnvrp.London Carmania June 12. Tuscanla June 19 To Plymouth.I'lierbourg.lliiniburi-*. Andanla June 30. July 31, Sept. 2. FROM BOSTON To Queenstown und Liverpool Samaria June 13. Laconia June 27. Money orders, drafts and Travellers Cheaues at lowest rates. Full infor- .nation from local agents or Company's Olllces. C22 Hastings St. W., Vancouver, B. C. Puzzle No. 127 L'Enfant Terrible was relating some family history. Said he: "Five years ago sister was 6 times as old as Fldo; now she Is only three times as old. What Is the age of Fldo? • • « Puzzle No. 128 A smart young bank clerk from across the street tossed a bank-note through the window and said to the village postmaster: "Give me some one-cent stamps, three-quarters as many twos as ones, three-quarters as many (Ives as twos and live eight-cent stamps for the balance of Uie money." Can you tell the denomination of the banknote? ♦ « * Puzzle No. 129 1 am fat and well-favored When made up complete. Curtail and you'll find me Quite wholesome to ent; Bostore me my tall and Iu lieu take my head, Like feathers I'm light < Or as heavy as lead. . . . Additional puzzles, as well as the answers to the foregoing, will appear In this column next week. Answer-) to Last Week's Puzzles A SASKATCHEWAN WILLIAM TELL •'TH'-,, PROVINCIAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. * Bituminous Surfacing, Island Highway & Cumberland Road. TO MOTORISTS—During the preparation of tlle above roads for, and pending the application of tho sur- l face, drivers are requested to travel at a speed not exceeding twenty miles per hour. P. PHILIP, . Deputy Minister and Public Works Engineer. Victoria. B. C. .May 26th, 1920. 22-23 -Summer Wc&tian —-With d thrill at Every Glancej gigiaaEIfflEEEiaMSIBiaaEiaiSMSIEMSIEHSEEEl^^ Wednesday, June 9th VflUJAMFQX piistw xliJiM m MAN ^■■a-amwiuiiia from. 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I aim to give the best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Store. SS'JS S™ iS= PETER McNIVEN TRUCK AND GENERAL DELIVERY PETER McNIVEN—CUMBERLAND Phone 150 Coal Wood, Ashes and Hauling of Every Description At Reasonable Prices. Orders left with Mr. Potter at the Jay-Jay Cafe will receive prompt attention. No. 120—The word ALIEN, No. 121—Bory O'More "nested" his j . pens, one within the other. In the ' llefore an admiring group of small central pen lie placed 5 pigs. Then ' D0'*s a certain young marksman, aged built a fence around that pen and '■ f"u!?"!!; was <-l3P|o>'ii'T hl» skill with „io„„.i a „■„ i» ia m, , , ., a — *'"ie °" one of the back streets placed 4 pigs in It. Then he built a ; „r Melville. Sask., recently, third pen around the two and like-.' He had a great reputation among wise put 4 pigs in it. Then the final 'llis S,,KI" companions; he never misspell he built to encircle the others A'1*, lllf*v sa,l(1* °'* °ne occasion he ._,, „,,,, „. . . , _, , I had taken aim at a cigarette which a and within It placed 8 pigs. Each | ,„„„ waa s,miking as he walked a. pen thus surrounds an even number j cross the street and knocked it from of pairs and an odd pig, the outer '"'" mouth. They watched his ex- pen containing the entire 21 pigs I I**1'1'-'"-- ** .lie scored bullscyes, broke Nn 199 vn„ n„n aril , 1,1 i hottles or hit tin cans. Their applause No. 122-Vlle, Evil, Veil. Levi, Live. waa unstinted and the heart of the No. 123—The apple women each had j young marksman swelled within him. 210 apples which would have broughl ' "'* wished to give them a more $1.75 at original selling prices of .*! ■ fpeotaoolar demonstration and with for a cent and 2 for a cent. When1'"" *'"" lhm C',mC ""° h'8 mlnd stocks combined sold for 5 for 2 cents. tlle story or William Tell. "II one of you kids will stand with receipts wore $1.68—thus ocourlng the ° li" |:"" on ai" ''end, I will shoot it off," be said. discrepancy of 7 cents. No. 124—The word Is FUND, GREAT EXCITEMENT IN "WINKING IDOL* An Intrepid eight year old volunteered Instantly. The stage was set, tlie marksman look aim amid breathless silence, he pulled the trigger and the can rolled ofT. neatly pierced. "Now another one," challenged the maiksman, Hushed with his success and another Infant posed for tho thrilling scene and again tlie act was carried Hi rough with complete success. Then followed a rush of as- plrants for the honor of posing as Toll's son. But "William Tell' put down his gun and refused to go on with the performance. He had not thought before, hut he remembered that lie did not always hit his mark, aud lie suddenly realized the conse- , ,-,,,., i nuance of a miss in such clrcum- play. which deals with the struggles | stances. The little fellows, he rec- of the white man In his effort to re- j ollected had stood like rocks, without trieve the hidden gold of the vanished •' Quiver, but what if they had jumped? Aztec race, of which only one person !!"]l,h:",1. 'A"1, th0 *!or>\ ,of YiIlla,m I ell! He had seen the thing done In "Racing for Love" Is the promising title of the forthcoming chapter of "The. Winking Idol," Adventure picture, starring William Desmond and featuring Eileen Sedgwick, which Is to be shown at the Ilo-llo Theatre next Wednesday. Complications have piled up thick and fast in tlie preceding chapters of this exciting chapter survives who is able to reveal the secret. The great Pinto Handicap, a crosscountry horse race, is about to be run. Everything depends upon tlie outcome of this race to Dave Ledbetter, son which of the "Square Shooter," who was foully muidered years ago. But certain unscrupulous persons are deter} mined that Ledbetter shall not ride, and if by some miracle, be should escape their designs and reach the I lie picture shows, and lie had acted without thinking. lint he would not do it again. This is what he told the Chief of Police, and the Justice of the Peace interview in the police room resulted naturally from tho flutter In domestic circles when excited small boys went home and told the story. It was at the insistent re- (luesl of numbers ot parents that the intorvlew was held. There waB no charge laid; the boy got a fatherly talking to, cried a little and promised never to go oul with a gun again, un- starting point on time, villainy of the j less accompanied by a responsible deepest dye lurks behind every shrub. Cowardice and coercion have the upper hand and a beautiful girl, who believes herself to be an orphan, but whose father has been railroaded to prison by the same unscrupulous hands that now seek to Impoverish her, is in Imminent danger of being married to the scoundrel who Is robbing her. Could any situation be sweeter for a chapter movie? person. Mrs. H. McDonald PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER All Work neatly and promptly executed. For terms, apply Residence of Mrs. F. J. New Townsite, Dunsmuir CUMBERLAND PHONE 100 Dalby, Avenue. P.P. Harrison, M. L. A. j Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main oilice Courtenay Phone 258 Local Office Cumberland Hotel In Evenings. Telephone 11511 or 24 COAL OUTPUT IS REDUCED BY WARM WINTER WEATHER Coal production for Britisli Columbia in the first four months of the present year showed a substantial decrease from that for the same period in 1025, according to figures just issued under authority of Hon, Wm. Sloan, Provincial Secretary and Mln- isler of Mines. Thc decline in output this year indicates the slackening up In the coal trade caused by lack of seasonable demand, the com- petitlon from fuel oil and other factors. Total production in the four months I aggregated 699,362 long tons compared with 795,741) tolls In the corresponding four months of last year, a decrease of DO,378 tons. Vancouver Island Collieries produced 380,618 long tons against 450,400 tons in 1025, a falling off of 78,872 tons; the out pul ill lhe Crow's Nest Pass district was 283,719 tons compared with 259,257 tons In 1025. a decrease of 24,462 Ions. The collieries of the Nicola- Princeton district scored a gain over 1025 with 58,787 tons compared perils with 62,581 in the four months In 1025. He: Vou have the advantage nf me when we go around together. Him: How so? lie: You nre in better company than I am. GAS Try OILS Henderson's Garage FOR SERVICE We handle Firestone Tires and have secured the sole agency for Gulta Percha Tires. Cylinder Honing and Repairs of all Description. THIRD STREET, CUMBERLAND. GAS OILS 3> SATURDAY SPECIALS MEAT PIES ASSORTED PASTRY BUTTER HORNS Apple, Lemon and Pineapple Pies Marocchi Bros. PHONE 11 CUMBERLAND, B. C. Try our Cracked Wheat Loaf PAGE FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1026. Low Fares Summer Excursions to the East On sale daily, May 22nd to September 15th. Final return limit, October 31st, 1926. WINNIPEG DULUTH $75.60 ST. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS Toronto $118.05 Chicago $90.30 Ottawa $132.25 Montreal $137.05 Moncton $152.20 Saint John $152.20 Charlottetown $156.85 New York .$151.70 Quebec $146.10 Halifax $157.75 Boston $157.76 (War Tax additional) Fares to other destinations on application Routing via Prince Rupert $13.00 additional to cover meals and berth. # Routing via Great Lakes S10.00 additional to cover meals and berth. Cumberland, B.C. E. W. BICKLE Telephone 35 K"——^ For the best quality MEATS plus service at reasonable prices it pays to deal at Wilcock Bros. WE DELIVER ANYWHERE A trial will be appreciated. ICE FOR SALE IN SMALL OR LARGE b QUANTITIES e do not solicit orders under any business me other than our own. STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and' Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland* B. C. "The Radio Detective" CHAPTER X "BROADCASTING" WE were waiting for Kennedy to clean off the particles of sand from the paraffin impressions he had taken of the foot tracks on the shore, wondering what next he would do when .Mrs. Adams appeared down the path. "Oh, Coralle!" exclaimed Mrs. Gerard, "something terrible has happened—first the robbery last night—now they've carried off Dick!" "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. Adams, taking in from a glance of Craig that it was not exaggerated, "I'm so sorry! This is terrible." Mrs. Gerard turned to the chauffeur Dobhs, "Where's Vira?" "Where's Ruth?" shrugged Mrs. 'Adams. "It was that that I dropped In to see. I thought she might be (over at your bouse. But Dobhs says no." Dobbs touched his cap. "The last j I saw of them, Ma'am, was when .Miss ' Kuth drove up about half an hour ago and talked to Miss Vira and young Glenn Buckley and they all drove away." ; "Together? Which way?" i "No, not together, Ma'am. Miss Ruth went out by tlie south road in her car, first, alone. Of course, 1 do not know what it was all about, but \ they all seemed quite excited, Ma am. Miss Vira and Mr. Buckley left a little while later." j Both mothers now turned to Craig. I did not envy his position of making an explanation with something less than half the facts. However, he had Lumber In every aorta of building materials, MOULDINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS. 6HINOLE8, KILN DRIED FLOORINUS. AND rURNHHINOIl WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHAROES Royston Lumber Co. 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"I've been looking into the lives of these young people," he began slowly. He was careful not to mention Ken in this connection, for he wished to save him the embarassment of the little affair of fighting with Hank. "That boy, Hank Hawkins, says that, his mother and father last week saw Vira, Ruth, Rae, Glenn Buckley, and Jack Curtis with Vario at the races at Belmore and that they lost a lot of money.' Mrs. Gerard looked at Mrs. Adams, Both of them were thunderstruck. But Kennedy was not through, "I've been quietly malting some inquiries about their habits," continued Kennedy. "There may not be anything wrong in it, but (he whole party of them have been frequenting the cabaret roadhouses out here in (he country." However, Mrs. Gerard was philosophical. She shook her head sadly. "When boys and girls ilo dangerous and stupid things, trouble follows. Common sense and foolishness are sometimes fair equivalents for rlghl and wrong." Kennedy was, to say the least, surprised at this hit of worldly wisdom. However, to Ken Adams, there was just one question now before them. "But, Uncle Craig," he put in, "what about Dick? What arc we going to do first?" Kennedy was ready on the Instant with the answer. He turned to Easton Evans. "Broadcasting by the police for stolen cars, for missing persons, for all sorts of things is a greater success every day. We shall alarm the police of the country, every boat, every amateur station, every newspaper. The wireless of the world is open to us. Shall we try XYXZ once more?" Easton was considering. He was thinking of his still only partially completed perfecting of the Evansite Cold Tube. "Yes, I think it would be best to start there, to give it another trial. Thu old system still has a wider reach than my Cold Tube. I think that would ho wise." Kennedy turned to reassure both the mothers. He did as well as anybody could have done under the circumstances and in a few moments Ken. Easton and myself were speeding to the Radio Corporation. "Very well, then." decided Kennedy, to whom now the facilities of the big station had been thrown open by ! Professor Vario, "as soon as there is : an opportunity, put me on." j When the air was clear on the wave I length they were using, Kennedy took , his position before the microphone. j "All set!" whispered the manager. Kennedy began in a clear, bell-like tone. I "Broadcasting a general alarm to all police departments aud radio listeners! This is station XYXZ, Rock- | ledge, Long Island. Dick Gerard, 14 years old, kidnapped some time thi.1* morning in former sea patrol boat now named the 'Scooter' off Rockledge, Long Island. If you have any information please communicate with Craig Kennedy, the Nonowantuc Club. Rockledge.'1 "Uncle Craig," whispered Ken. "Can't 1 lalk-j-please?" "Stand by for a moment. Scout Ken Adams of the same troop at Dick Gerard will have something to say to you!" Eagerly, not a bit self-conscious. Ken look his place before tlie microphone. "Scouts or America!" pleaded Ken. "You have heard of the carrying oil of one of Ub! 1 call ou you io lind missing Dick Gerard, my pal. Just a moment. My uncle. Craig Kennedy, the greal detective, will give yon a brief description of bim by which you can recognize bim." ! Ken turned to Craig and Craig al once launched Into a brief description of Dick. Professor Vario, by Ibis time was standing in the door. "I hope thai 1 gets over this time. But sometimes the radio is a temperamental thing.' His manner wns that of a scientist ; warning them not to expect too much. Just then one of the employees I came to the door. "Is Mr. Kennedy here. Professor?" i Vario indicated Craig. "I have a message for you. There was a telephone call from the Nono wantuc Club that there are important ! messages waiting for you there from \ radio funs.' ' j Easton was at once interested. I ".Must he the response from our I broadcasting last night with my Cold Tube," Kennedy smiled. "Uundoubtedly, 'Cast, thy words upon the ether and they shall return to thee -right away!" Ken was impatient. He seemed to think thai the broadcasting from XY X'A ought to bring instant results. He was anxious to be off. A few moments later we climbed into the car. "Step on the gas!!" urged Ken. Craig did. (Continued Next Week) ROD AND GUN IN CANADA In view of the Increase In the popularity of Ontario and Canute generally with American tourists, the June Issue of "Rod and Gun" which ls a special Ontario Tourist Number ls particularly interesting. All stories and articles In the number, with the exception of the regular features, deal with Ontario sport while a personal message from the Premier of Ontario welcomes all tourists to the province and a special Ontario section describes some of the beauty health, fishing aud hunting resorts of Ontario. A new aspect of angling is given in 'The Jumbo Trout of Lake Superior," possibly the gem of the table of contents; while "Trout Flshln'" Is a delightful reminiscence of thc creeks of old Ontario. The regular gun, fishing, outdoor and kennel departments contain specially Interesting material for this issue. "Rod anil Gun" Ib published monthly by W. .1. Taylor. Limited, Woodstock. Ontario. CAR for HIRE At The Royal Candy Store Or Phone 25 Residence Phone 22 See Geo. Mason I Heck: What shall 1 say about Ihe two peroxide blondes who made such a fuss at the game? Jones: Why. say the bleachers went wild. JOHN INGLIS The Practical White Tailor MB —PHONE— 131R COURTENAY, D. C. HOSIERY'S biggest dollar's worth— Monarch Green Stripe, Gives double protection against "runs". The sheen of its pure thread silk, the tear of its fibre silk "reinforcement", every newest color— you'll be charmed with this dollar's worth. An example of all Monarch- Knit Hosiery values from 75c to #2.00. 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Stir frequently for twenty minutes or until the tapioca is soft and then add twenty stewed prunes from which the stones have beeu removed. Cool and serve with cream. Head Office VvIV Dut.nville, Ont MANN'S BAKERY The home of high class cakes and pastries. Large and varied selection. Freshly baked daily. APPLE, RAISIN, and PINEAPPLE PIES. BUNS, BISCUITS, COOKIES, SCONES, etc. Try some "Golden Brown Doughnuts" for Saturday's dinner. The kiddies like them. Cream Rolls, Cream Cakes, etc., dainty looking and delicious tasting. Mann's Bakery Cumberland Phone 18 CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks are extended .Mr. (',. Apps. .Mr. 11. E. Murray, the remaining teachers and classmates of Miss Aida In the Cumberland Public Schools, * id the teachers and pupils and Mothers' Association of the Japanese School for their numerous expressions of sympathy and kindnesses evidenced at the recent death ot our daughter. We also desire to thank the above, as well as numerous Other friends, both Occidental unci Japanese, for the beautiful Moral tributes and attendance at thc funeral 111 spite of the inclement weather. Mr. and Mrs. E. Aida, (Cumberland Tailor.) CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND • PORK Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS I SPECIALLY CATERED TO i Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" W. P. Symons Proprietor Fftl&AY, JUNE 4, IM, THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C, News of Courtenay and District PAGE FIVE TN the Improved Chevrolet Coach at the ■*■ new low price, is found tht world'* greatest closed car value. Three-speed transmission—modern design —•mart appearance—Duco finish—long, flexible springs—ample power—world famous operating economy — all season comfort—quality construction throughout. Come to our showroom and satisfy yourself that here is a low-priced closed car that is worthy of your ownership. Other Chevrolet models also on display. Blunt & Passie "■■ Limited COURTENAY, B. C. Greater Quality at Lower Cost COURTENAY BOXING CARD PROMISES WELL (•OLT.TENAY. June 2,—A strong seml-flnal bout was added to the l)u.\ing card scheduled here for Monday, June 14th, which features Harry Pollett and A. Galagher. of Vancouver, in an eight-round bout, when: Harold Jones was matched with Harry Andci.-.on. of Vancouver, in a six round bout. Jones just a short time a^o was [be lightweight champion of tlie coast and is still capable of beating most of the boys. Bobby Harper. Joe Gor-, niiin and Tully Wing number amongst the boys that Jones has beaten. Anderson Is a likely looking youngster, who Is being developed by tho veteran trainer,. George Pails, and Jones will have to be In top form to take his measure. Three four-round bouts, which are ln the making, will round out the card. In one of these Young Towns- end, the Nanaimo featherweight, will, be matched with one of the best of the Vancouver battlers. Sutherland, of Coughlan, B.C., who is totally blind. The committee wishes to thank all the ladies who so generously donated to the home-cooking stall, and also to express their appreciation of the splendid attendance. The handsome sum of $-10 wn3 realized. Mrs. George Francis and Mrs. R. Zelgler were in charge of tlie cooking stall. Mrs. C. Fitzgerald, Mrs. P. Painter and Jlrs. II. Pldcock served tea. 4 6 the week from a short visit to the pouch, and twenty city Announcement. .Mr. Cyril Burns, formerly of Blunt and Ewart Ltd., is now wijli Hie Iirm of Pidcock and McKenzie. dollars in cash. Shortly after his arrest Hannay appeared before tlie Port Alberni magistrate, and was remanded for eight days. He was taken to Oakalla by Chief Cronk, of Alberni, where he will await his hearing. HERD OF JERSEYS TO CHANGE HANDS BROWNIE'S TEA PROVES NOTABLE SUCCESS CAMPBELL RIVER, June 2.— The tea and home-cooking stall organized by the Brownie Committee, and held at tiie home of Mrs. George Francis on Friday afternoon, proved to be a great success, the tables being gaily deeora.ted with California popples. A feature of the afternoon was a raffle of a doll's wodden bed which | was given to the Brownies by Mr. i CAMPBELL RIVER PERSONAL ITEMS CAMPBELL RIVER, June 2.—Mr. Frank Cross, of the Campbell Hiver Trading Slore, lias returned from a short vlsll io Vancouver. Miss L, Johnson returned to Bevan ou .Monday last. .Mr. Carl Thulin and Mr. B. Ruston returned to Campbell River on Tuesday, after having spent several days at Bul lie Lake. Mr. and Mrs. J. Phelps, of Elk Bay, ' were guests at Campbell River over the week-end. Mrs. P. Harambourne ond Mrs. J. I Harambourne, of the International Timber Co., were visitors to Campbell I River tbe latter part of the week. Mr. J. P. Lewis has returned from a hurried trip to Vancouver. Mr. B. Fleming, of Vancouver, is at present a guest at the Willows Hotel. Miss H. Stuart and Mrs. Gowan, of I West Summerland, are at present visiting at Campbell River. Mr. anil Mrs. Jas. Forbes and son returned to Campbell Lake early iu A herd of twenty-one choice Jer- sey cattle, owned by ex-AUlerinan I George Sangster, prominent Vancouver Island stock breeder, has been sold to Mr. Hugh Savage, of Ladner, B.C. Provided these Jeresys pass the test, they will bo delivered from Mr. Sangster's Patricia Bay farm to then- new home on the Fraser River Delta. Included in Mr. Sangster's sale are two prize winner Jerseys, wliieh captured awards at the Royal Fair at Toronio last year. Mr. Sangster announced Wednesday that a summer picnic of tin; British Columbia Jersey Breeders' Association, of which body he Is the president, will be held at Duncan today and tomorrow. Those attending tills function will inspect the Jersey herds In the Cowlchan District. Keen interest in being taken among Island Jersey breeders in tliis Duncan gathering, and lt ls also expected that a good representation of breeders from the Mainland will participate in the meeting. Mr. W. 11. Mearns, secretary of the B.C. Agricultural Association will also attend the gathering. George Hannay, once regarded as one of the most competent constables in tlie provincial police force, first ran foul of the law In 1913 when he was charged with misappropriation of government money. He waa subsequently arrested in the United Stales, deported and given a penitentiary sentence. Tlle last crime willi which he was charged was In connection with a burglary at Duncan, He was arrested, but broke jail and when he was subsequently dis- . covered at a lonely camp In the tlni- j bet* near Bute Inlet he submitted to arrest without resistance. He de- ; fended himself at his trial and was acquitted. GYPSIES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SETTLE GEORGE HANNAY IS UNDER ARREST PUT Your Vacation Money Educational to Tour I GREAT BRITAIN HOLLAND BELGIUM SWITZERLAND PRANCE | $425.00 —ALL EXPENSES | Montreal to Old Country and return to Montreal Into a Real Trip THIS SUMMER After the Fire Leave Montreal Friday, July 9, on Ss. Athenla. Returning arrive Montreal August 21 on Ss. Auranla. More than 45 days away from home—motor sight-seeing, rail and wator trips. (Operated by Canadian National Railways ln connection with *v the Cunard, Anchor-Donaldson Steamship Line, thereby insur- I ing a successful handling by responsible companies. / IT'S THE TRIP OP A LIFETIME Oat full Information and plan at once See l^vvWiV** E. W. BICKLE Agent Cumberland Telephone 35 PASSENGERS FROM WESTERN CANADA WILL LEAVE VANCOUVER BY THE "CONTINENTAL LIMITED," JULY 4. ON THE RETURN HAVE CHOICE OF ROUTES FROM MONTREAL. ALL RAIL DIRECT OR VIA TORONTO OR LAKE AND RAIL (AT A SMALL AD- DITIONAL COST). Ladies' Wear and MILLINERY . at BIG REDUCTIONS We aro temporarily located in the McPhee Block, just below the track. GOODS SOILED OR IN ANY WAY DAMAGED AT GIVE AWAY PRICES ALL OTHER STOCK AT BIG DISCOUNTS Miss E. ML E. Johnson LADIES' WEAR & MILLINERY Phone 177 COURTENAY P. 0. Box 273 George Hannay, formerly a member of the N'anaimo branch of the Provincial Police, ami who lias several times served sentences on vari- 0U8 charges since tliat period, is once again in the toils. Tuesday he was arrested in Port Alberni on a charge of bieaking ami entering. Lang's Drug Store was entered on lhe night of -May lCth, and a punch-board containing money prizes was stripped. The burglar secured one ten dollar gold piece, eight English half-sovereigns, nine silver dollars, one tobacco DR. VV. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon * Office Cor. ot Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite ilo-llo Theatre . CUMBERLAND, B.C. Used Cars CALGARY, June 2.—A little colony of thirty real Roman gypsies was ordered by the city health department io move on a few hours after their arrival here. Lack of sanitary facili- J tfes In the encampment was the rea- i son for the gypsies being asked to I depart. Although the gypsies travel | in automobiles now and Bleep in mod- j "ni tents, instead of the old horse- 1 drawn caravan of years ago, they 'still retain a breath of romance. The members of the group were garbed in flowing, multi-colored costumes like their ancestors. The women members of the party, swarthy and well dressed, wore added ornaments in the shape of heavy gold earrings and heavy finger rings, The girls were garbed likewise, although tlic men for tbe most part wore ordinary coats with corduroy trousers. The little colony is apparently in a prosperous condition, being in possession of fine automobiles. Wintering in Edmonton, tbe trip south was not without incident. Just after starting one of the prettiest girls in tbe party. Rosie Ewona, aged eighteen yars. disappeared, and the gypsy chiefs, thinking that sbe had eloped, wired ber description to the police, and asked them to he on the lookout for her. Rosie, however, turned up as suddenly us sbe disappeared. QUALITY WE HAVE A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY Try our Layer Cakes, they are lovely PURCHASE YOUR BREAD AND CAKES FROM McBRYDE'S BAKERY AND TEA ROOMS The White Store First-class Certificates for Bread, Cake, Confectionery Courtenay, B. C. as PREVENT FOREST FIRES FULLY GUARANTEED OVERLAND I Touring, recent model, small mileage, perfect condition $550 CHEVROLET TOURING only done 4000 miles, new tires, etc. A Snap $425 STAR COUPE, new tires, overhauled, etc. $425 CHEVROLET SPECIAL 1922 TOURING, WHAT OFFERS? A chance for a real buy! Pidcock and McKenzie Phone (il Agents Phone (il DODGE BROS. AM) STUDEBAKER MOTOR CARS Another Hope Is Shattered Big Bill McKenzie, the Vancouver Island logger, Lonnie Austin's heavyweight hope, is Sweet William now. .McKenzie. after losing a bout on a technical knockout in San Diego recently, was given another chance at Los Angeles the other night. That bout was his last, according to Lonnie Austin. .McKenzie. a good logger, a husky from Courtenay, goes back to Vancouver Island. Lonnie's dream is shattered, but soon he will hnd another white hope. And be will keep on witii hopes until lie develops a champion or closes bis managerial career without realizing his ambition. Austin says that Rill was too big and too slow to make good. It's few real heavy men tbat have ri.sen to pugilistic heights. Outside of Jess Willard, who is there? BEST GROCERIES LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES The select quality of our Groceries is sure to keep that | smile of satisfaction glowing on hubby's face. OUR LOW PRICES WILL j MAKE YOU SMILE, TOO! FRELONE'S GROCERY STORE Cor, .',Hi nnd llmisniulr. Phone 122 Cumberland YOU CAN HELP B.C. FOREST SERVICE We'll Make Your Old Car PERFORM LIKE NEW! When your car left tlic factory it bad plenty of power, pep, speed; it gave you mileage. The cylinders were round and the pistons lit perfectly with a thousandth of an Inch or su clearance. But now after twenty or thirty thousand miles, your car lacks its original power, pep and speed; it does not give you the mileage it once did. L'ntil recently tbe only satisfactory remedy for oval cylinders was re-grinding, but now with the Hall Cylinder Cone we don't have to lake thc motor out of the/ chassis tf the motor has a removable bead, the job is perfectly done in a few hours. We can give you a L009i reconditioning job that we can absolutely guarantee :.t a substantial saving of both time and money. Bring in yuiir car; let us give it the old time power, pep, speed and mileage. HARLING & LEDINGHAM m Cumberland. PAGE SIX Mte THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C FMDAY, TONE 4, 1926. News of Interest From Sutherland's This week we have received some new Tricoline suitable (or Ladles' Dresses. They come in stripe effects and will make pretty dreSBes. Price $1.50 per yard, 30 inches wide. New Broadcloths—An express shipment of novelty stripes in this most serviceable material, two qualities to choose from, either of which will give you the utmost satisfaction for your money. Prices $1.00 and $1.25 yard. Nalucbeck Dndersllps—Two dozen new Naincheck Underslips in shades of pink, blue, fawn and white. A real good quality and made in full style Price $1.00 each. Hrondrliitli Slips—Most of the wanted shades, in a nice quality of cloth Price $1.50 each. ('renin Laces—We havo some new laces which have Just arrived and are very much ln demand theBe days. Three widths. Prices 35c, SOc, and 75c per yard. Uress Trimmings—Some colored trimmings have Just come to hand, and comprise the very latest shadings. Black Lustra Rompers—For baby we have Just what every mother will want. Black Lustre Rompers made very full, and of a good quality, sizes 6 months to 2 years, and the price Ib only $1.25. New Dress Goods—Rayon Crepe3. Voiles, and many other new materials suitable for summer dresses; we have a very large choice of material and would sugest yoqr inspection. Ladles Art Sllk Hose—We would remind you of this popular line, and the many colorings we carry in stock, and our leader at $1.00 per pair. At Sutherland's The Hon. A. M. Manson, Attorney- General, and Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Qrand Lodge of B.C., was in the city last Monday, and attended a meeting of Cumberland Lodge No.- 26, A. F. and A. M. Afterwards there waB a banquet in the Union Hotel which was well attended. CONNAUGHT CUP GAME SATURDAY The third round game in the Connaught Cup competition, between Canadian Collieries team and North Shore United will be played on Saturday afternoon at Ladysmith. Con- adian Collieries team is favored to win. but in the game of soccer "you ne'r can tell." North Shore team heat St. Saviours last week hy a score of ^ goals to 1. The result was u great surprise as the Sainta have been putting up a brand of ball lately tbat was equal to anything in the Province. A keen game Is anticipated on Saturday and the Canadian Collieries team will likely be: Tait; Moritmer and Anderson; Monaghan, Brake and Heaps; S. Strang. Davies, Fowler, Plump and Hitchens. A win for the Collieries will place them in the semifinal. Here's hoping! Personal Mention Tlie mid-week Tennis Club tea was held in the garden at the residence of Mrs. J. Conway last Wednesday afternoon and was well attended. The Bishop of Columbia and Archdeacon Laycock were guests at the Vicarage over the week-end, and left for Victoria on Monday morning. Rev. and Mrs. F. Comley, who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mumford, left for Alert Bay on Tuesday evening. The new Church of St. Marks' (Anglican), Qualicum Beach, will be dedicated hy tlie Bishop of Columbia next Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. The Church has been erected on a site close to the famous Beach Hotel. Make no mistake—attend the dance of thc Parent Teachers at the Ilo-llo Hall on Friday evening next. Young and old will be assured of a real good time at the dance of the ! Parent Teachers on Friday evening ! next in the Ilo-llo Hall. | First Golfer: What's your handicap? | Second Golfer: My clubs. Gaiety Theatre Courtenay, this Friday & Saturday CARD OF THANKS The family of Ihe late Mr. Robert Halcrow, who died suddenly at the home of his daughter in Vancouver, take this opportunity of thanking all friends of the family for their kind consideration and expressions of sympathy on the death of a loving father. THE FAMILY. COAST LEAGUE STANDINGS Goals P. W. L. D. F. A, Cumberland 15 11 Ladysmith 16 11 Nanaimo 14 Westminster ... 15 St. Saviours 14 Varsity 15 St. Andrews 15 North Shore .... 14 Victoria Vets .... 12 4 4 7 4 7 6 5 8 4 8 3 10 1 11 2 61 25 1 42 25 2 38 23 4 41 30 1 32 40 2 26 43 3 24 30 1 22 28 0 21 64 Pt. 24 23: 18 \l\ 1;» 12; 11 I UNION HOTEL CCXBBBLAN*. B. G. ■xoellant tuliln*— ror reset-ratiois FhM* li. Comfort ani Homelike isrrUs It roomi, flMtrtet-alar kMM. B. TATBS, Manager. DINING ROOM Our Dining Room oilers good food, good service, reasonable charges. King George Hotel DODGE BROS. PRICES f.o. b. CUMBERLAND & COURTENAY $1300 $1370 $1437 $1490 $1685 Pidcock & McKenzie Phone 61 AGENTS Phone 61 DODGE BROTHERS AND STUDEBAKER MOTOR CARS TOURING COUPE SEDAN (Wool) SEDAN (Leather) SEDAN DE LUXE m Comox Creamery Jersey Ice Cream & The Hot Sun is hard on the complexion. There is now no need to fear sunburn-— Lang's Cream of Lilies is the remedy supreme per bottle Et-Aa-r* worth OVC. double Lang's Drug Store The Rexall-Kodak Store "It Pays to Deal at Lang's" "How old are you. Clementine?" "I've seen eighteen summers." "How long have you been blind?" * * # Lady: You say your husband was killed accidentally? Applicant: Yes, mum, he tell through a scaffold and caught his chin on n rope. IN MEMORIAM , THE # GOLD RUSH dlkmatic Comedy Witten directed ly CHARLIE CHAPUK "This it Mm Rehire that I want to bo remembered by" Says Charlie Chaplin ef "The Gold Rueh" the greatest comedy aver presented. LOST—Pocket Book Folder. Finder please return to Islander Otllcc and receive reward. FOR SALE—English Baby Buggy in good condition, $12.00. Phone 115R Cumberland. In loving memory of ■ our Dear Ronald, who fell asleep May 31st, HI22, aged S years and 4 months. "As we loved him so we miss him," Thoughts of him are very dear; Loved, remembered, longed for always. Throughout every passing year. Treasured thoughts of our son so dear Often brings a silent tear." Inserted by Mother, Daddy and Sister. Mr. nnd Mrs. Alex. Derbyshire and Norma, 5n Prideaux Street, Nanaimo.. WANTED—We want cars. If you have a car and need cash, write or call B. C. Motor Exchange Ltd., 1052 Fort St, Victoria, B.C. t.f.n. BARRELS FOR SALE—Apply at McBryde's Bakery, Courtenay, B.C. tfn TO LEASE OR FOR SALE-87 Acres of Land near Royston. For further particulars apply P. O. Box 502, Cumberland . t.f.n. The "GEM" Barber Shop Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber t Hairdresser Ladies' hair cut, any style SOc Children's hair cut any style 3E< (WKBL- DAZED o wBm WILLIAM FOX presents AVOC THE SCREEN VERSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE SUCCESS with GEORGE O'BRIEN-HADGE BELLAMY-LESLIE FENTON - MARGARET LIVINGSTON -WALTER iTGRAIL-EULAUE JENSEN Tkyty HENRY WALL •■■■- Jcenario iy EDMUND GOULDING ROWLAND V.LEE production At the Ilo-llo Theatre, Cumberland on Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12
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