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•?? THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER TWENTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 9. With which is consolidated the Cumberland Jews. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBI A, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1920. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE HANDED TO A MINISTER FIRM OR WHICH PROVINCIAL MINISTER OF FINANCE IS A LEADING MEMBER WALKS OFF WITH NICE PLUM IN THE SHAPE OF INSURANCE ON THE PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN PROPERTY TO THE AMOUNT OF NO LES% THAN $2,241,000, WITHOUT EVEN TENDERING FOR IT. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Special Despatch to The Islander. Victoria, Feb. 27.—Messrs. Gillespie, Hart & Todd Limited of Victoria, the firm of which Hon. John Hart, minister of finance, is a leading member, has walked off with a nice plum in the shape of insurance on the Pacific Great Eastern property to the amount of no less than $2,241,970. And they got it despite the fact that while tenders were.called for by the government, they did not tender but were awarded the business at a figure considrably higher than that bid by well-known fire insurance -concerns. This is the information secured by the opposition through questions asked of the government. It is one instance of the importance, from the opposition standpoint, of the right to quiz the government. Only by that method can the intimate details of .government administration—and its solicitude for its friends— oft-times be secured. The Victoria firm with which the finance minister is connected was awarded the insurance on the government-owned property at a rate of forty-two cents per $100. Bids were received, according to the government advertisement, from the following firms only: United States Fire Insurance Company, New Jersey Insurance Company, Stuyvesant Insurance Company and the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania,- at thirty-five cents; the Home Insurance Company of New York, at fifty cents, and the British Crown Assurance Company, an Old Country concern with assets of $90,000,000, at forty cents. But despite these lower figures, Hon. Mr. Hart's firm got the business for a Yankee concern they represent. Another item of interest was that the Victoria Daily Times, a strong party organ, was paid $1500 of the people's money for publishing matter supplied by the government and published in a recent special edition of that paper. Mayor Macdonajd's Appeal To the People ot Cumberland: Because it has an Important bearing on civic welfare in Cumberland, as. well as on individual welfare in countless cases, I feel tt m duty to call attention to the well-conceived Father and Son movement. The purpose is admirable. Anthlng that tends to bring father and son more Intimately together cannot but be beneficial to themselves and the community. I believe that fathers can do more than any others to stem the great and alarming tide of wawyardness in youth and the dropping out ot school which carries many boys out Into the world unlit to take their proper places. Many boys grow to manhood virtually Ignorant of even the simplest processes of government. These every father can explain to his son. The son in every case should become better than his father—that marks progress. The Father and Son events that are coming will suggest many ways in which fathers may gain more completely the confidence of their sons, with all that It means of effective guidance and unresented control. I therefore call upon the fathers of this city and request their co-operation in this important movement by attending with their sons the banquet on Thursday night, March 4, in the Parish Hall at 6:30 o'clock. I hope the men who have no sons will befriend the boys who have no fathers. (Signed) D. A. MACDANALD, Mayor. CITY FIRE FIGHTERS DO SPLENDID WORK MEN SENT HERE BY THE FIRE UNDERWRITERS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MEN WHO GUARD THE CITY FROM FLAMES—APPARATUS DECLARED TO BE VERY GOOD. WHILE WATER PRESSURE IS EQUAL TO REQUIREMENTS—CITY NEEDS A THOROUGH CLEANING UP, SAYS INSURANCE MEN. Government to Complete Shipbuilding (Special Dispatch to The Islander.) Ottawa, Feb. 27.—Hon- Mr. Ballantyne, Minister of Marine, stated today that the government would ask parliament for a vote of $20,000,000 to complete the government mercantile marine shipbuilding programme which called for a total of sixty-two ships. Of these thirty had already been launched while a number of others are being built. Hon. Mr. Ballantyne would give no information with regard to the government's naval policy. Lord Jellicoe's report is now being printed and it is thought it will be known as soon as it is out of the hands of the printers. It may be brought before the House within a week. Asked whether the government proposed introducing any legislation based on the report the minister would say nothing. All the information he- would give was to the effect that the government had decided on a course which it is proposed to pursue, but it was premature to make an announcement at present. Soviet Promises to Stabalize Conditions (Special Dispatch to The Islander.) Washington, Feb. 27.—In the new peace proposal to the great powers reported in official dispatches today , the Soviet of Russia pledges the establishment of democratic principles in Russia-and the calling of a constituent assembly. It promises further to* withdraw the decree annulling Russia's foreign debt. In return and in addition to the formal peace treaties the Soviet governmeni will require Great Britain and other countries to abandon all intervention in Russian affairs. It % also, proposed that thc United States allow a credit to Russia conditioned upon considerable concessions in that country. [Joint Move to Recognize Soviet Resolution Offered in United States Senate With that End in View. (Special Dispatch to The Islander.) Washington, Feb. 27.—A Joint resolution providing tor the recognition of tbe Soviet of Russia was offered In the Senate today by Senator France of Maryland, Republican. It was referred to the Senate foreign relations committee. Premiers Answer Wilson Quickly Little Time Wasted in Replying to President on Question of Adriatic Settlement. Bevan Notes Canada Given Assurances of Status (Special Dispatch to The Islander.) New York, Feb. 27.—The New York Times prints a letter from George Wrong, professor of history in'the University of Toronto, in which Canada's position in regard to the League of Nations is clearly set forth. Forceful arguments are presented in support of the contention that the Dominion of Canada must not yield her place to satisfy any demands of the United States senate. The letter reviews the political growth of the Dominion towards full nationhood which culminated in the experience of the Great War and the latest step towards the organization of the Canadian diplomatic system. "When this is achieved," says the professor, "representatives of Canada will negotiate directly at foreign capitals with foreign governments and Canada's national life, complete in domestic affairs, will be complete too as regards other natiohs. Canada went into the war on her own motion and not through any urging from Great Britain." It was at the request of the Prime Minister of Canada that the declaration was signed on May 6,1919, by the President of the United States, the Premier of France and the Premier of Great Britain, to the effect that no limitation would be placed-on the rights of Canada as a nation to be a full member of the League of Nations, quite inde pendently of Great Britain. A little mishap occurred on Thursday night, when three of Bevan's "hoppers" who were travelling to Cumberland to attend the dance via a 'speeder," left the rails and Ralph's dancing foot was reduced to "D" class for tbe big occasion. Work on the building of the new lumber mill will Boon begin. The boilers, brickwork and some of the machinery have already arrived from Headquarters. When completed, this will be one of the finest mills In the district. The petition for tbe road between Bevan and Headquarters has been largely signed by tbe local residents. Mr. Bert Davis will leave for Nanaimo shortly, where he Intends to reside. Bert will be greatly missed on the local ball team and his position will not be an easy one to fill. Mrs. A. C. Wright arrived ln Bevan on Saturday and will reside here. (Special Dispatch to The Islander.) Paris, Feb. 27.—Premiers Mlllerand and Lloyd Oeorge were able to quickly reply to President Wilson's note regarding the Adriatic. In line with their action Premier Nltti ot Italy haB consented to enter Into fresh negotiations with M. Trumblch, Jugo-Slav foreign minister, says Pertlnax, political editor of Echo de Paris. The British and Italian premiers therefore hastened to make known this new Italian concession to President Wilson, begging blm to use his good offices to facilitate an agreement. Their note to this effect was received at the White House today. TWO FIRES OCCUR IN RAPID SUCCESSION AT THE CITY CHURCHES. Sugar Prices Likely to Ascend Again (Special Dispatch to The Islander.) Ottawa, Feb. 27.—An increase in the retail prices of sugar may follow the abrogation of the sugar control by the board of commerce. Retailers recently pressed their appeal to the board for permission to take a profit of three cents per pound instead of one cent and a half allowed under the control. Now that the fixed price is abolished a rise in the retail price seems likely. Holy Trinity Anglican—8:30 a.m., holy communion; 11 a.m., Sandwick; 3:30 p.m., Royston School; 7 p.m., Cumberland. Lenten service every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. St. George's PresbyterlanThe usual Sunday services will be held tomorrow. Grace Methodist—Services wlll be held tomorrow at the usual hours. Fire Fighters Hare a Run Near Mid. night and Another at Noon Ihe Following Day. At about 11 o'clock on Thursday night an alarm of fire was sounded for a blate In the east end of the city, In a house occupied by Mr, Peter Camllle and Mr. D. Tasso. The brigade was quickly on the spot and succeeded in extinguishing the fire before it had done further damage than destroying the roof. AH the contents of tbe building were saved. At noon on Friday the brigade was again called out this time to the home ot Mr. John Gibson, where lire had caught In the roof. This waB also extinguished in short order, the loss being not more than $15. In the latter Instance the brigade was back In the hall after having put out the Are in about twelve minutes, which Is considered a very good record. Fortunately the representatives of the fire underwriters were here and on the main street when the alarm sounded calling the department to a fire at the home of Mr. John'Gibson, because they were given the opportunity of getting first-hand information as to the efficiency of the brigade. The two representatives are Mr. F. C- Broadfoot and Mr. F. F. Dowling. From the time the alarm first sounded until the firemen were back in their hall again only twelve minutes elapsed. And it must be understood that no member of the fire department nor any city official was aware that the fire insurance men were in town. Messrs. Broadfoot and Dowling were sent here to look into the conditions prevailing iff this city with regard to fire protection, and their introduction to the fire department came under most auspicious circumstances. Later on in the day these gentlemen got in touch with Chief Banks and Deputy Chief Parnham of the fire brigade, and arrangements were made to test the water pressure under conditions such as would prevail during the course of a fire. Accordingly two lines of hose were attached to the hydrant at the corner of First street and Dunsmuir avenue and one at the corner of Second street. At the first test all three lines were used at the same time. Of the two at First street, one had a 3-4 inch nozzle while the other was 1 1-4 inch, and the Second street nozzle was 1 1-4 inch. When the full force was turned on it was found that the nozzle pressure of the two at First street was 30 and 20 pounds, respectively, while at Second street it was 30 pounds. At the second test only the two at First street were used and the pressure was found to be 40 and 30 pounds, respectively. When the three j streams were running there passed out of thc nozzles 592 gallons 'of water,and when but two were in use there were 400 gallons. While the three streams were in use the pressure on the water mains was 80 pounds, and when two were used the pressure was 100 pounds. In each instance the pressure on the water mains before the hydrants were opened was 140 pounds. - Speaking of the tests afterwards, Mr. Broadfoot stated he was well satisfied with what he had seen. The department, he said, was a good one. At his request an alarm was sounded unknown to the men in the evening, and within one minute after the bell sounded twelve firemen were at the hall ready for duty. He had also watched their work in the afternoon with pleasure. Regarding other conditions in the city, Mr. Broadfoot did not have such nice things to say. He had been looking around and had discovered that people were in the habit of piling ashes against the fences in the rear of their buildings. This, he said, was a great source of danger. There were also too many small "shacks" in the rear of the main business places which besides being dangerous were a great hindrance to the firemen in doing their work. If the city were given a thorough cleaning and overhauling and useless and dangerous outbuildings removed, there should be no reason why the insurance rates could not be lowered. Ip conversation with Mayor MacDonald Mr. Broadfoot and Mr. Dowling stated they were here to work with and not against the civic authorities and they were ready to give them every assistance and advice in order to lessen the danger of loss from fire. Testing of the water pressure will be continued this morning, when four and possibly five streams will be utilized tit the same time. Yukon Has Gone to Dry Column (Spcclul Disputed tu The Islander.) Dawson, Feb. 27. -Incomplete figures in connection with the Yukon territorial-wide liquor plebiscite indicate that the area is shortly to become as "dry" as the rest of Canada. Thos. Hodgson left for Victoria on Monday. Mrs. Thomas Michell left for Vancouver on Thursday. Donations Acknowledged. Miss Brown, matron of the Cumberland General Hospital, wishes to acknowledge with thanks tbe following donations received during the past month: Mrs. Slmlster, sack of sugar; Football Club, cake; Mrs. Hamilton, Union Bay, box of apples. P. S. Fagan of Victoria, assistant secretary of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, arrived at Union Bay on Friday. Constable Promoted. Constable J. Healey, who has been stationed nt Cumberland since August, 1919, has been promoted to corporal aud transferred to Nunalinu, where he is in charge of that detachment. Constable W. Bolous of Gsqulmalt is replacing Constable Healey at Cumberland. W. Matthewson and W. Horwood, who have been the guests of Mrs. S. Horwood for the past month, left for Revelstoke on Saturday. Yankees Want Canadian Pulp (Special IMmxiIWi I*i Tin* Islander.) Washington. Feb. 27.--TI10 Senate today adopted (ho I'mlerwuod roaolU- llon to create n commission to negotiate with Camilla regarding modification of tht' embargo nn wood pulp uml prin'. paper James M. Savage of Victoria general manager of the Canadian Collieries, accompanied by Mrs. Savage, arrived ou Tuesday nnd a*e staying at Beau fort House, the official residence or the Canadian Collieries. To Import Bees By Air Route Spcclul Hcspiifrli lo The Islander. Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 27. Canadian beekeepers are lo receive $1,100 worth of houoymakors by airplane, according to an announcement made by (he Alabama Apiary today. The Announcement stales tills shipment marks (lie solution of transportation difficulties in shipment of bees "'or long distance for breeding purposes. A. Wilkinson left for Vancouver on Monday and returned ou Tuesday. W. A. Owen, cojl.truetlan engineer M the Canadian Collieries, returned WmhllJKiinv from Van Page Two THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. February 28,1920. Music and Photoplays The Chernta'vsky Trio at its appear ant-e recently with the Los Angele Symphony Orchestra, that newest an-, very thriving organization in thr southern city, received great praise foi its work. Their programme included the Tschaikowsky violin concerto in D major by Leo Cherntavsky, the Ool- tennan 'cello concerto by Mlschel Cherniavsky and Ihe Liszt phantaisc for piano and orchestra by Jan Cherniavsky. The Los Angeles newapaper critics spoke in Ihe warmest terms ol their performance. There is a possibility of these talented brothers joining the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in the near future: a a a At last Ethelbert Nevin's most popular piano piece. "Narcissus," has been arranged as a song. John Marten, whr lias arranged the lovely theme, has realized that the main theme is not r vocal one, accordingly he lias written for the piano accompaniment the piano piece ns written by the composer, and against it has written a counter-subject for tlie voice to words by P. C Warren. In the middle section, where Nevin got away from his key a bit Mr. Martel has handled the voter freely, always In taste, using contrary motion between the piano and the voice at times, with excellent results, and always in keeping in the spirit of the composition. The last lime that the melody appears Mr. Martel gives It to the voice, thus saving It till tlie voice by virtue of the. fact that It has not sung it In tlie song before, lias a real opportunity to sing this tune beloved of all who like "popular favorites." . * • "A Hebrew Legend," Israel Joseph's charming violin solo, is being featured by violinists all over the United States. . . . Of all the light operas of the heavenly twins, "G. and S.", "Thc Yeoman of tlie Ouard" is the most definitely old English and old Londonish. It Is the one straight story, without fairies, ot sorcerers, or farcical judges, or Impossible emperors. It appeals to the heart, it is dated by the "H. R."—Hen- rlcus Hex—King Henry on tlie tunies of the yeomen who guard the Tower of London; It is considered SulllvanY best Savoy work, and It is now the most old-fashioned of them all and has probably tbe least drawing power. Strange that the 400-year-old story should have gone stale In thirty-one years. "The Yeoman of the Guard" has a style all its own. In the "Sorcerer" (1877) and "Ruddigore" (1887), the style Is mostly melodrama-burlesque. In "Iolanthe" (1882) there is romantic poetry, with fairies and human beings mingling in modern London—quite a new art form—"H. M. S. Pinafore" (1878) and "Patience" (1881) are satires on well-known social fads of the periods. "The Mikado," with its Japanese lacquer over a body of tunc and rhythm, wit and rhyme, is certainly the most popular of the Gilbert and Sullivan productions. If not tbe most popular comic opera ever produced. And then there are "The Pirates of Penzance" (1880), "Princess Ido" (1884), "The Gondoliers (1889), and several more. . . . Probably the most striking operatic novelty of the season in Europe so far wns "Tarali-Bulba," by Marcel Samutl- Roussetau, which was recently produced for tbe first time on any stage at tho Theatre Lyrique du Vaudeville, Paris. Tlie libretto, from the story of I bo same name by Nikolai Gogol, called "father of modern Russian realism." as lie lias been credited with the creation of all the types which we meet lu tlie great novelists who followed him, is by Louis de Grammont, who has made a striking work from the original, omitting much of its sombreneBB nnd violence. Tho composer, Samuel-Itousseau, was formerly a student at the Conservatoire, wln- niing tlie Grand Prix de Rome In 1(105. a a a Old Japan and the younger generation, whether in politics, or social life, or In music, or ln art, are engaged in serious conflict. This invades publlc and private life. A little while ago several Japanese young men of noble families organized a dramatic company with a view of studying modem dramas, with Count Hljlkata as stage director and Viscount Konoe in'charge of (he musienl part. Actresses were selected and arrangements made for a maiden performance In November from plays by Maeterlinck. The matter was duly reported at length In the press, on wliieh a panic seized the officials of high rank in the department of tlie imperial household, in whose ethical conception It appears the stage does not cut a commendable figure. What happened? The noble aspirants for musical and dramatic fame were politely told that the best thing that they could do would be to break up the organization. "When a husband is niggardly nough to deny his wife an allowance o do with as she sees'fit, he must ex- >ect unpleasant situations to aiise in lis home," opines Margarita Fisher, vhose latest American production. 'Charge It to To," is a merry farce revolving around that subject. "While 'Charge It to Me' Is manl- .'estly a farce," she added, "it present an embarrassing condition that is qui likely to result In any home where Uv husband insists on paying all tlie bills and the wife has no rendy cash to me:t the hundred and one trivial needs that every woman knows. "Why, 1 know-nt least* a dozen ma - •led women, living in more or les" uxury, who have to humiliate thorn- elves right along by conniving with iT-essmakers and tradespeople to 'pad' he bills and then refund the overpayment when the husband's cheque ai- ■ives. The women hate to do it, not nily because of personal pride, but jecause it puts them to a degree at he mercy of these people. But what ire they going to do when stratght- orward appeals for a regular allow- .nee meet with nothing but refusals? "Mabe some of these wives who ;ome to see 'Charge It to Me' will akc a tip from what happens in tlie case of Winnie Davis—that's me in the picture—and stage a somewhat similar ee-opener in their own homes. Lots of husbands mean all right, but the old-fashioned ideas of family finance are so firmly planted In their Hinds that it takes nothing short ot an operating or an explosion to sap- plant them with the modern Ideas which the modern woman insists upon. 'Charge It to Me' ls a little postgraduate course In domestic finance for both hubby and wifle." Miss Fisher's philosophy Is Interesting, and so Is the way her new picture sets it forth. "Charge It to Me" will >e at the Ilb-Ilo Theatre on Wedneis- lay evening next. * . * Grief over the mistaken belief that lis son is a check forger, causes the eath of the prominent hanker, James Warren, in "Her Kingdom of Dreams," starring Anita Stewart and which will ie shown at the Ilo-llo Theatre next Thursday and Friday evenings. As his last wish the elderly Mr. Warren asks that his son Fred marry his stenographer - secretary, Judith Rutledge, played by Anita Stewart. The ceremony is performed and Warren passes away unknowing that the person who forged the check is tlie same one who will undermine the happiness of Judith and Fred. Judith's marriage to Fred probably saves the latter the difficulty of a proposal of his own volition for he was deeply In love with Judith and he felt that his affection was returned. However, the marriage was performed under such unusual circumstances that both Fred and the lovelorn Judith make efforts at first to conceal their mutual love. Reason to believe that Fred sincerely loved her was in process of fomentation In Judith's mind when a series of affairs with questionable women seemed to occupy Fred's atten-- tlon. How Judith's loyalty nnd good judgment served to incite Fred to let ills wife know that he loves her, forms ' the basis of this most pleasing picture. , FINDS CADILLAC TRAVEL BETTER THAN RAILROADS Western Trains Invariably I.nte, While Millar Cur Hakes Chosen Points on Schedule. "The most Impressive object lesson I received In the West," says Lynn McNaughton, general sales manager of the Cadillac Motor Car Company, or Detroit, "was the difficulty of schedule travel by train, because all the trains are running late, and the ease of It by means of a Cadillac." Mr. Mc Naughton has just returned from a trip which took him to the Pacific coast and back. "The first time I encountered this difference was in making a run from Denver to Colorado Springs. The distance between the two cities is about 70 miles. It takes the trains three hours to cover the distance. Two hours is all the time the Cadillac requires. "In California, in the course of one week, I travelled 1500 miles ln a Cadillac. Ont trip In particular was llllumlnatlng. We were starting from Oakland at 9.45 In the morning; our driver said we would be In Sacramento by 9.30 that evening. We stopped In Fresno for business and lunch, and had our dinner at Stockton. At 9.30 In the evening we were in Sacramento. Everywhere I travelled ln the motor car we made our schedules in the same fashion. Nowhere did I encounter a railroad conductor who would say exactly how late his train wns, nor how much time might be made up In arriving at a given point." Illllllllll THE RED MASK OF EVIL hides tht leering face of-Whom? Lurking in the shadows—spying at all times—clutching at the destiny of this brave man and his spirited love-mate, this figure of mystery is ever alert on its mission of terror! WHO 75 THE RED MASK? See ANTONIO MORENO and CAROL HOLLOWAY in VITAGRAPH'S Greatest Melodramatic Mystery Serial "THE K-^£«a*£w iron TEST" ILO-ILO f HEATRE Every Saturday Evening. • W •!• iw-iai ..;■ .augBin »* VsUuVhJi.1... .'■ tt :tts——taanmm—MM U'lWim isaui ■■<*.--,:•-;:•. -is - . ■ - aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ■^ NEXT WEEK ILO-ILO THEATRE TONIGHT THE IRON TEST NO. 6 Miss Bessie Barriscale IN Tricks of Fate Comedy FATTY'S HOODOO DAY Monday,-March 5 Tom Moore IN Toby's Bow Tuesday, March 2 Mabel Normand IN The Pest Wednesday, March 3 Margarita Fisher IN Charge It To Me Thursday, March 4 V AND Friday, March 5 Anita Stewart IN Her Kingdom of Dreams Son of a Gun Sunshine Comedy w February 28,1920. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. Page Three. ROYSTON ROAD TO RECEIVE ATTENTION OF GOVERNMENT Minister of Public Works Informs Board of Trade That Its Representations Regarding That Highway Will Be Investigated and Action. Taken—Delegate of Board Receives Instructions as to '"" Matters to Be Brought to the Notice of Authorities at Victoria —High Insurance Rates Come in for Consideration. IP the department of public works at Victoria lives up to the statements contained in a letter which the Board of Trade this week received from Hon. Dr. King it should hot'be long before a gang of men are at work repairing the road between Cumberland and Royston. Dr. King's letter was in reply to a communication from the board drawing to his attention the almost impassible condition of the highway between here and Royston, and the minister stated the representations of the board would receive immediate attention. This was brought out at the meeting of the Cumberland Board of Trade held last Monday evening in the City Hall. ^President G. W. Clinton occupied the chair an<j there was a large turnout of members, and if the enthusiasm manifested at this meeting is any indication of the future there will be no doubt as to the permar. >ncy of the organization this time. Organization has not been entirely completed, as the members thought it would be better to. wait until after Mr. Warren, president of the Victoria Boaord of Trade, had been consulted at the banquet to be given at the Cumberland Hotel next Wednesday evening. During the meeting the question was brought forward as to the eligibility of members and it was decided to leave the matter in abeyance until after Mr. Warren had been consulted. The opinion, however, appeared to be general that the restrictions as to membership should be as few as possible so as to permit of a much larger body than would be possible if membership were confined within certain defined lines. The question of incorporation was also left in abeyance. President Clinton informed the meetiing that he would not be able to go to Victoria as the board's representative on the deputation which is to wait upon the government, so that Mr. Youhill, the alternate, would be the delegate. In.case this gentleman finds he cannot go, an alternate in the person of Mr. R. Rideout was appointed. The committee appointed to visit the headquarters of Bloedel, . Welsh & Stewart and also the Merville settlement made their report, which was received with satisfaction.' The petition which had been circulated in the Merville settlement had been received "and contained some seventy-five names. This will be handed to the board's delegate for use when interviewing the government regarding the connecting up of the Headquarters road with the Cumberland-Be van road. Mr. Lymn also volunteered to go over the proposed road and draw a map for use by the delegate, and that gentleman will also furnish an estimate of the cost of constructing the road. Another matter which caused some lively discussion was that of insurance rates. During the discussion it was brought out that the rate in Cumberland was 7 per cent., while in Courtenay, which only had a bucket brigade to furnish fire protection, had a rate of 3 per cent. In view of the fact that Cumberland has a first-class fire department in conjunction with a water pressure of approximately 150 pounds, the board failed to see any reason why the Cumberland rate should not be as low, if not lower than that which obtains in Courtenay. In this connection, Vice-President Willard, who is going to Victoria with the deputation as a representative of the Sel. jol Board, was asked to take the matter up with the board of fire underwriters in that city with the object of making arrangements for a representative of that body to come here and make a resurvey of the city. Judging from the remarks made by many of the speakers, members of the board are determined to leave nothing undone that will help bring down the insurance rates here- A lively discussion ensued when a member brought up the question of the kind of coal being delivered in the city. According to this gentleman there was a great deal of rock mixed with the coal, which caused a great deal of trouble, especially in furnaces. He also stated that when people purchased fuel they paid for coal and not rock and they were entitled to get 'what they paid for. He thought the rock should be taken out of the coal before being delivered or else the price should be reduced to allow for the rock. Other speakers expressed themselves in a similar manner, and it was finally decided to appoint a committee to take up the coal \ question with the company officials. The president appointed Mr. P. P. Harrison, Mr. T. E. Bate and Mr. T. H. Mumford as the committee. Mr. W. G. Marshall was appointed chairman of the committee to make arrangements for a programme of music and addresses at the banquet to be held at the Cumberland next Wednesday, the other members of the committee to be selected by Mr. Marshall. illlllllllllllllllllD WIRING gH This Company begs to bring to thc notice ot Its customers 55 that all new wiring connected to its lines must be done in ac- 1**= cordahce with the regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. No connection will be made unless the wiring comes up to this standard and the wire and fittings Installed bear the stamp of the Laboratories of the above board. m *****£ This Company also reserves the right to disconnect from Its a source of supply any wiring, repairs or extension of wiring which is not up to standard. g| Upon request we will Inspect free of charge any wiring or == repairs to existing installations and in all cases do so in new = installations. 9 5*5 The idea of this ls to see that you get an Installation that is H| absolutely sate, as a small fault is a potential source ot danger. ff| We only Install the best material and do the best workman- §H ship, as it ls the cheapest for our customers In the long run. B o A copy of the Fire Underwriters' regulations as .well as any == advice on your wiring, fittings, or any matter electrical ls yours = for the asking. S CUMBKltLAKD A UNION WATERWORKS COMPANT LIMITED WHEREAS, certain mischievously inclined persons have tampered with the valves on the mains of this company, thereby allowing a considerable amount of water to run waste, we therefore wish to point out that it Is a serious offence to tamper with such valves, and should the offending parties be apprehended they will be prosecuted to the very fullest extent ot the law. Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 75 Co., Ltd. p. 0. 314 TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy the products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES, LIMITED Ask for the Brands that are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy. U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. Silver Top Soda Water Cascade Beer The Beer Without a Peer. Full line of Pure Fruit Flavors. UNION BREWING CO., LTD. NANAIMO, B.C. Say Farewell to Popular Lady Friends of Miss Eva G. Bickle Gather to Say Good-bye Before Her Departure. A large number of the friends of Miss Eva Q. Bickle gathered at the Ilo- llo Dance Hall on Thursday evening of last week for the purpose of bidding her a formal farewell before her departure for California, where, upon her arrival, she ls to be married to Mr. C. R. DVader, at one time principal of the Cumberland High School. Earlier'In the evening Miss Bickle's lady friends held a linen shower in her honor, when the many beautiful presents received testified to the esteem In which the recipient Is held ln this city. Shortly after nine o'clock the guests commenced to arrive, and in a few moments the hal. was well filled, and dancing bad commenced. Mrs. Bickle, mother of the bride-elect, acted as hostess, welcoming each guest as he or she arrived. She was assisted by Mrs. S. Horwood, while later in the evening refreshments were Berved by a number of the young ladles present. The affair was most informal, and many regrets were expressed at the departure of Miss Bickle from the city, although accompanied by the best of good wishes. Dancing was maintained until long after midnight. Following ls a list of the guests: Mr. and Mrs. James Dick. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rideout. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Owen. Mr. and Mrs. O. Hassell. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lymn. Mr. and Mrs. A. Nunns. Mr. and Mrs, S. Horwood. Mr. and Mrs. F, A. McCarthy. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bickle. Mr. N. Hawkins. Mr. T. W. Scott. Mr. Charles Oraham. Mr. W. Richards. Mr. D. Richards. Mr. A. Winiilnghara. Miss Lena Carey. Miss Oladys Dando. Miss Blanche Dando. Miss Olive Bickle. Mr. Val. Dalby. Miss Janet Oraham. Mr. Colville Graham. Miss Bessie Stewart. Miss Nellie Ronalds. Mr. Paul Deconink. Miss Maude Evans. Mr. Dan Stewart. Miss Dora Hutchinson. Mr. R. Robertson. Miss Laura Robertson. Miss Jessie Stevenson. Mr. Amos Farmer. Mr. Johnnie Duncan. Miss C. Gray. Mr. Charles Pearse. Mrs. Baldwin. Mr. Jack Vaughan. Mr. Fred Nichols. Mr. C. Anderson. Mr. W. Matthewson. Mr. W. Horwood. Mr. Edward Macfarlane. Mr. W. Brunette. Miss Annie Reese. Miss C. Bannerman. MIsb A. Potter. Miss G. Watson. Miss H. WatBon. Miss A. Watson. MIsb H. Rogers. Miss E. Percival . Miss T. Galavan. Mr. Charlie Nash. Mr. A. Lee. Mr. R. Gibson. - Miss Leslie. MIsb Smith. Mr. George Tarbell. MIbs Mollle Tarbell. Mrs. Armstrong. Mr. W. Urquhart. Mr. B. Kllpatrick. Mr. Troy Hodgson. Mrs. Hurst. Mrs. Frost. Mr. W. Woods. Mr. Paolo Monte. Mr. A. J. Richards. Miss Tourlgny. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and^Courtenay, B.C. License No. 8-25489 Miss H. Harrison, Miss Nettle Robertson. Mr. W. Parkin. Mr, F. McKenzie. ' Mr. W. Hutchinson. Mr. M. Brown. Mr. P. Shearer. Miss Edith Bickle. Mr. W. Whltehouse. Mr. R. Robertson. Mr. O. Michell. Miss Ida McFadyen. Miss Babe McFadyen. Miss A. Haywood. Mrs. Rickson. Mr. W. Rickson. Miss Beatrice Bickle. Mr. W. H. Youhill. Master Edward Bickle. Master Leslie Dando. Master Archie Dick. Mrs. C. Dando. Mrs. H. Brown. Corporal Cronk. Provision Is being made for the minting of a new Canadian cent. It will approximate the United States cent In size. . The Prescott-Ottawa Road will bo called The Prince of Wales Highway. Hog's Back Falls on the Rldeau River will be known as Prince of Wales Falls. The Dominion of Canada Rifle As. sociatlon will send a team to Bisley this year, and will also resume the Rockcltffe Range annual prize competition, Can't Afford THERE may be some people who can't afford to have their teeth put into proper shape, but I doubt it. On the other hand, there are many people who' offer that as an excuse- Yet if these people were perfectly honest with themselves they would readily admit that they have spent many hard-earned dollars on things not half so necessary as good teeth. Were they to keep a strict account of their disbursements they would find that within, say, three months, they had squandered on trivial, unnecessary things enough to put their teeth into good shape for years to come. Ever .figure it out that way? Dr. M. F. Keeley Corner Hastings and Granville Streets, Vancouver. Keep Warm Prices are still advancing, but while our stock lasts we sell at present prices. 12|4 Flannelette Blankets &A QF "St^l $16.00 ,„ $18.00 Grey Blankets, a pair, (j*-i <y AA c°^r.":.!"h.'. $4.00 * $28.00 Why go Coldr A Fairy Oak or a New Retort Hot Blast Heater will warm you up. Don't forget we can furnish your home complete. A. McKinnon THE FURNITURE STORE Cumberland, B.C. STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood R'auling given very prompt attention. Furniture; and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. Page-Four THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. February 28,1920. ®lj? Matttor Published every Saturday morning at Cumbrland, B.C. W. H. YOUHILL, Editor. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1920. FATHER AND SON. AT the present time there is throughout the whole country a movement on foot which has for its object the promoting of more intimate relations between fathers and their sons, and it is a move which should receive the hearty support of everyone. In another column will be found an appeal to the people of Cumberland by His Worship Mayor D. R. Macdonald, also the announcement of a banquet to be attended by fathers and sons. The married man who has no ton is asked to bring a boy who has lost his lather, and the same request is made of the single man. Those who were boys two score years and more ago, and even later than that, can look back with pleasurable recollections to the time when they and their fathers were veritable chums. In those days it was the custom, nay more, it was | looked upon as a duty, that the father should interest himself in the pleasures and amusements of his son, and in the majority of instances where one was the other was also. In those days the fathers took counsel with their boys^ warning them against the many pitfalls which they would encounter not only during their youth but also in later life, lessons which they in turn had learned from their fathers. In the games and sports the grown-ups always took a hand; perhaps they were not all able to join actively in the games, but they were able to and did lend their presence. An in those days a boy very rarely decided upon doing anything without first consulting his father. What a change has come over the world since then ! Today it is a rarety to find a father and son "chumming" it together; the boy is allowed to drift at will, not, perhaps, because the father has any less affection for him than was the case in clays of yore, but because the fathers themselves have drifted into paths which were foreign to their ancestors. Today the whole world is "joy-riding"; it has gone mad over the pursuit of selfish pleasure—pleasures which even when attained do not satisfy, but prompt to further excesses. And in the pursuit of these pleasures the father is estranged from his son; he is not willing that his boy should frequent the places where he seeks his amusement; he is even ashamed to let his boy know what he does. In his mad b'"-.t ior pleasure the father throws the boy **ii his own resources and allows him to do pretty much as he pleases; he has no time to devote to his son. The result is quite natural. Youth is very observant, and sooner or later the boy discovers the doings of the father, and he at once starts in to emulate his parent; there is a natural desire in the boy to follow in the footsteps of dad. The time has arrived when it is well for the fathers to stop and consider what they are doing. Let them ask themselves if -they are doing their duty towards their boys; if they are giving their sons the start in life which their fathers gave them; if they are arming their children to ward off the temptations which beset them on all sides now and those which will confront them in the future. Let them ask themselves the question if they are fulfilling the trust which was imposed upon them when their sons came into the wprld. If they will but halt in their mad career and ask themselves these questions, and pay heed to the answers which their consciences give, there need be little cause for despair of the future of the rising generation, or of the nation in the days to come- The father and son movement which is being inaugurated in this city during the coming week is worthy of the utmost support and endorsa- tion. slow to learn their lesson, but once having learned it they never forget. And they have learned that if they do not purchase goods in the United States it will make absolutely no difference to them at what price sterling exchange is quoted in New York. The Canadians have also learned the same lesson, although they do not appear to profit by it to the same extent as do the people of the British Isles. And yet there is a marked tendency on the part of Canadian purchasers to decline to buy United States goods. Reports are continually coming from the South that manufacturers in the United States find their warehouses piled to the roof with goods which they expected to dispose of in British possessions, and they cannot find a market for them. Their agents and middlemen are sending out their S.O.S. calls, but they are going unheeded; instead the people in Great Britain and in Canada are turning their orders either into British or Canadian manufacturers. As well, there has been started a campaign in this country against the purchase of United States goods irrespective of what inducements may be offered- Commercial drummers one after the other report that it is next to impossible to dispose of Americ;,n-made goods, and even the larchants who have them on hand are doing their best to conceal the source from whence they came. All of which goes to show that Canadians have at least partly learned their lesson. It i.-. by this menas that the people of the United States have been enabled to discover their error. Thoy begin to realize what the loss of trade will mean to them, and they are doing everything in their power to prevent any more of it slipping from them. On the other hand, the people of Great Britain and Canada have discovered the advantages of dealing with one another, anil it is certain that trade between the Motherland and the dominions will increase rapidly from now on. In days to come Canadians, being such close neighbors of the United States, may have a tendency to forget what has been transpiring recently, and they may possibly resume the purchase ef American goods as in the past, but the people of the British Isles will never forget. It is pot a difficult matter to fool John Bull once, but when he has learned his lesson a second attempt is doomed to failure. It is to be hoped that the manufacturing interests of Canada will grasp their opportunity and place on the market goods which are the equal of or superior to those which can be procured in the United States. By this means they will not only hold the trade which has been turned in their direction, but they will be able to increase that trade until such time as United States-made goods can find no place in Canada where goods of the same class manufactured at home may be procured. The exchange lesson has been a costly one, but it will not have been too dearly purchased if it prove a lasting one. c§m0^ m Mens' Suits TEMPERANCE AND PROHIBITION. THE SOWING THE WIND AND REAPING WHIRLWIND. ' WHEN the people of the United States started out to knock down the price of foreign exchange they could not have thoroughly understood what they were doing; or at least they were unable to peer into the future sufficiently to rea- liz the possibilities, not to speak of the probabilities. Had they been able to see what was in store for them it is safe to say hey would never have embarked on their exchange campaign. But they were blind to everything but one fact: they saw an opportunity of making a few dollars at the expense of other nations, and in their anxiety to amass wealth rapidly they plunged headlong into the whirlpool oblivious of what the end may be. They are now beginning to realize their mistake ; they find the volume of their trade with foreign nations rapidly diminishing, and more especially with Great Britain and her colonies, and they are now at their witsend to find the means whereby they can prevent further declines in their exports. That the exports from the United States to Great Britain and the overseas dominions will continue to decline there can be little doubt. It is a matter of history that the British people are MOW that the question of placing further restriction on the purchase of liquor is being brought before the Provincial Legislature, it might be well to consider for a moment as to what is likely to be the outcome and to what extent it will affect the general public. If the measure which has been promised by the attorney-general is brought into force, ostensibly it will not be possible to obtain liquor in the same quantities as now, at least not from the government dispensaries; that is a doctor will be able to prescribe only eight ounces at a time, and they will be restricted to certain number of prescriptions each month. It is claimed by the attorney-general that this will curtail the consumption of liquor. To our way of thinking he is either insincere or else he does not know what he is talking about. There are thousands of people in this country who believe in the temperate use of liquor who are-entirely opposed to absolute prohibition, and we believe these are in the majority. Many of them are opposed to the invasion of their personal rights and liberties, while all of them recognize that under existing conditions absolute prohibition is impossible. There is only one way of prohibiting the consumption of strong drink, and that is by prohibiting its manufacture. So long as men are allowed to manufacture it, other men will find a means of obtaining it. That has been proved times out of number. Human nature is perverse; it always has been and it will probably always will be. The average man will not be coerced; he will consent to be led, but he refuses to be driven. There is but one logical way of handling the liquor question: Place the liquor traffic under government control, to be dispensed from government stores conveniently situated, and then let those who have the temperance movement at heart get busy and convince the people that it is to their interests to either refrain from the use of liquor altogether or take it in moderation. We believe that is the only successful method of combatting the evil of drinking intoxicants. After belching wind for over three weeks, the talking machines at Victoria appear to have played out. The earnest legislator will probably get a chance now. YOU yourself know whether or not you need Clothes this Spring. We know that if you need them and buy Campbells Clothing you'll get more satic "action than from any clothes you have ever worn. Men's Suits in Tweeds of brown and gray mixtures, at $22.50, $25.00 and $27.50. Worsteds in stripes and broken checks, at $30.00, $32.50 and $37.50. Special value in all-wool Serge Suits, in brown only, $49.50 Newest Novelty Styles in young men'3 Suits at popular prices. Ties W, G. & R. Shirts in the hewoat patterns of best quality Percales and Cambrics; also in Silk and Silk Stripas, with the double wear' -reversible soft cuff, from $2.00 to $7.50. Hats and Caps Just received the newest styles in Men's Hard Hats. These are made of the best quality fur felt, at $6.50. Men's Tweed and Silk Caps, in the newest shapes. Trunks, Suit Cases and Club Bags Newest Spring Novelties in Men's Neckwear. Shoes The Geo. A. Slater Invictus Shoe, "The Best Good Shoe for Men." These are made on the newest lasts, in best quality calf and vici kid, in black, tan and Havana brown; also with colored tops. Priced at $12.00 and $13.50. Shoes by other reputable makers, in black and brown, with or without neolin soles, at $6.50, $7.50, $8.75 and $9.25. A complete stock of Boys' and Youths' Shoes- On display at Our Garage, Nanaimo, FIVE CARLOADS OF NEW CARS They Comprise BABY GRAND CHEVROLET - - $1895 490A TOURING CHEVROLET ■ - $1155 390A Light DELIVERY CHEVROLET $1125 MODEL 4 OVERLAND - ■ - - $1378 For Further Particulers Call or Write Weeks Motors Limited NANAIMO, or THOMAS HUDSON, Union Bay 1 1 if- February 28,1920. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. Page Pive. BRIGHT FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BREEZY BOXING ATHLETICS SPORT CUMBERLAND WILL They Did It 0nce> and They Can and Will Do It Again ALL STARS DEFEAT WIN CHAMPIONSHIP ^-^-—^^^^^ UNITED IN A FAST ONCE AGAIN TODAY 11 EXCITING CONTEST Team Which Went Through League Without a Defeat and was Awarded First Place Is Giving South Wellington Another Chance at thc Title —Men All in Good Shape and Confident of Bringing Home the Silverware. PROVIDING South Wellington does not again take stage fright and refuse to go on tlie field, there should be a battle royal at Nanaimo today when the Cumberland team, which went through the past season's schedule without a defeat and which was awarded first honors by the league when .South Wellington refused to play when ordered, will again stack up against their old rivals. Naturally, the Cumberland men feel that they should ljot be called upon to play this game after having once being proclaimed champions by the league, but they are obeying the order of the league officials, the only thing real sports can do, rstwhile Champions Put on the Short End of a Two-One Score in a Game That Was Replete With Sensational Plays—Wilkinson and Cairns Afcsent From United— Harrison Regains His Old-Time Form—Rickson Shines. rVHE above group Is the Cumberland Football Team which won the championship ot the Uper Island League •»- once this season, but which has bowed to the new ruling of the League, and will play South Wellington at Nanaimo today. Their names are: Top row (standing) Hugh Doherty, Harry Farmer, CainiB, J. Brown, W. Walker, A. Wilkinson, Alex. Ilowan, (trainer), Jim English, R. Brown, (manager); second row (kneeling) Bobbie Brown, Thomas Jackson, Jack Williams; tront row (sitting) Dan Bannerman, T. Jackson, Billie Brown, Sackle Conti, Ed. Hunden. The team is composed of the same men who travelled south to play the final game at Ladysmith and the team opposing them will be the same which played against Cumberland in South Wellington when the men from the north defeated that team on their own grounds. Every man on the team is confident that victory will again perch on their banner. They have been training consistently and the trainer, Mr. Alex. Rowan, declares they are in as good shape as could be expected after such an extended term of idleness. That the team has the backing of the whole city there can be no doubt, as the city merchants have decided to close their places of business, not only in order to see the game themselves but also to permit their employees doing the same. A special train has been chartered which is timed to leave here at 8 o'clock this morning, connecting with the E. & N. at Royston. Returning, the train will leave Nanaimo at 10 o'clock on Saturday night. At the time of writing it looks as though practically all of the men of the city as well as many of the women will travel south to witness the big contest. The importance of the game to be played today in Nanaimo has caused made demands on the Sporting Editor for a hlBtory of the team. As the policy of this paper ls always to satisfy the public, we have made a brief resume of each individual player. There may be some slight inaccuracies In the biographies as rendered, but we hope the players will forgive any discrepancy, as we have been forced to rely on their friends for most of the Information in the following. William Walker. Starting at goal, we have the redoubtable "Big Bill" Walker between the sticks, and as a net guardian he ls hard to beat. Big Bill describes him ln more ways than one; he is a big man and a big goal keeper. Walker can count the number of games he has lost on the lingers of his hands, and as far as Cumberland football team Is concerned Bill has never lost a game. Born ln Lethen Hill, Ayrshire, Scotland, Bill did not play much In the land of his birth, but on his arrival in Nanaimo It was not long before he was playing for the team of that city. His sterling worth between the sticks soon attracted the attention of the United, then contenders for the Pacific Coast championship. Bill played for the United all through the strenuous games that were played for that championship. He was a big, thin strapling ln those days. He has added weight and experience to his ability, and today he stands as one of the best goal keepers in British Columbia football. Corbln was another place where Bill ployed against all the stars of the Crows Nest and his record was then undiminished, when he guarded the sticks for the crack Corbln team, a team of all stars picked to beat the best the Crows Nest held. He eventually landed in Cumberland and the public of this district do not need to be told anything about the games he has played in this league. As a goal tender and sport, Bill Walker ls hard to beat. Andy Culms, better known as "Wisey," at full-back, Is also well known to all football enthusiasts throughout British Columbia and Alberta. Andy has played for Coleman, Corbln, Carbonado, Cumberland Mixtures, Naifaimo United, Black Diamond, Roslyn and eventually with the present Cumberland team. Andy, in shape, ls one of the best backs in Island football; dependable, with a world of experience; any man who beats him has to travel all the route. To Fifeshlre, Scotland, goes the honor of Andrew Cairns' birthplace. Arthur Wilkinson. Cairns' partner, Arthur Wilkinson, born In Vancouver, a former Rugby star, was one of the biggest Hilda that has been recorded for years, and as n British Columbia product, and especially Cumberland who gave him his first tryout in big time, he is a credit. Clean-living, well-built, a wonderful kicker from any position, with a beautiful recovery, he is rated as one of the best full-backs lu British Columbia. Fred's and Joe's Place CUMBERLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL THE ATHLETIC AND SPORTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT. WAVERLY HOTEL The Home of Quality. Phone 69. Cumberland, B.C. All of his football experience lias been gained on Vancouver Island. Let him live long, and more power to his kicking. Hubert Brown. Bobbie Brown is the next man on the list. Bob was born in Fifeshlre, Scotland. He has played oh every team and against every team ln Cumberland. A hard-working half-back, with a world of experience, and personally one of the finest fellows ln the world. Bob has had hard work netting goals, but last year when he was the Mayor of Bevan he managed to net one ln the City League, and Bob Brown, the manager of the team thought the effort was worth a medal, and today one of Bob's most prized possessions is his goal-scoring medal. Bobble Is In top form always and can be expected to do or die. Thomas Jackson. Tom Jackson. centreJialf . superb,, Dick Stobart's shadow, the "Slick Un," and various"other pet names given him by his admirers, was born in Wigan, Lancashire; immigrated to Canada; started playing with the Crows Nest teams, Coleman, where he starred for several seasons. His first appearance here was against the Calgary Hill- hursts, where he made such a favorable impression that he was prevailed on to make his residence permanently here. Tom has never missed a game and can be depended upon today to live up to his reputation as Dick Stobart's shadow. John Wllllnms. Jack Williams, the silent Welshman, born in the land of the leek, Immigrated to Canada, at present playing half-back for the Cumberland United; another boy who played all his foot- hall in Cumberland, starting out with, the famous No. 5 team and keeping at it until today he holds the reputation of being one of the hardest half-backs In the game. Jack ls always ln shape, and can be depended upon to play the game of his life when he captains the team today. Daniel ltumiermun. Danny Bannerman, the speedy right wing of today's team, was born in Nanaimo, moved to Cumberland, and over since his school days has been playing at football. Dan won fame with the Sidesteppers of Cumberland at his first venture and has been playing steadily ever since. He has gained a good local reputation as a sprinter, baseballer and footballer, and with a little more confidence at shooting for goal will be hard to replace. He is strictly a Cumberland product and says he will make them go some today. Edward Jackson. Ted Jackson, inside right, was born ln Lancashire, England. Teddy is really a half-back and one of his most valuable assets at Inside right is his timely help to the half-backs. Teddy is filling a utility roll and fillinig it well. He has played in Corbonado, Corbln, All Overseas Forces, West, Cumberland, and now the United. Teddy says "Show me the goal." Thomas Conti. Sackl" Conti, the hustling, bustling, sure-kicking, black-haired demon from Ladysmith, was born in Wellington. He started his football career ln junior company in Ladysmith, turning quickly to Intermediate and then to senior company with Ladysmith, then to Cumbmerland. Sacki has played well all year, and has trained faithfully and bard for the contest today. Sacki is body and soul for a win, and he can rest assured that the people of Cumberland put great faith in him to do his best for the honor of the home team. William Brown. Billy Brown, born in Yorkshire, England, ls one of the trickiest and fastest little men on the Island; a great selzer of opportunities, very dangerous in front of goal, a travelling fiend, and all full-backs' foe. Bill can be depended upon to do his bit. He has played with a great many teams, but his best work has been with Cumberland, where he started with the juuiors and has kept going ever since. Edward Hunden. Ed. Hunden, Welsh-Canadian, was born in Wellington; started his foot ball career ln juniors and finally graduated into senior company. A hard man to beat, with a ball, stubborn to a fault; has necessary speed, and keeps in good LAST Sunday an aggregation of round-ball kickers known as tho All Stars climbed out on the sunny side of the schoolhouse and put the United on the small end of a two-one score. The match was in the nature of a practice ?ame and also to give the public a chance to size tp the new talent that has lately arrived in the city. ■ The United were weak, Cairns and Wilkinson being absent, and when these two are taken out of a team it makes quite a hole, although no discredit is coming to Scavardo and Rickson for the United defeat, as they played a whale of a game, and Scavardo was suffering injury to the ankle from a previous game. At that the United showed a great improvement in form, and had it not been for the stellar work of Jock Clark in goal for the Stars the decision might have been reversed. Bannerman tried Jock with two nice shots, and Conti netted the United's goal. Over-anxiety on the part of Teddy Jackson spoiled two or three good chances for his team. Billy Brown was in the limelight, but his shots were out of line- For the All Stars, Sullivan, at centre half, was a tower of strength. His control of the ball is very good and the openings he made for' the forwards were par. Boothman is improving rapidly and by the time the McBride series opens will be in good shape. Ollie Harrison, who has not been playing all season, played a great game with Boothman on the left wing. Harrison's crosses were perfect and the goal he got from the line is one of the best goals scored in these parts for many moons. Gibson is fast and tricky, and keeps a centre half looking after him all the time. Hec Smith at back for the Stars met with an injury in the first ten minutes of play and was forced to retire from the game. He made a favorable impression in the short period he was on the field. His kicking was nice and clean and he seems to use his head well. Nesbitt was the pick of the wing halfs for the Stars, while Williams played a whale of a game for the United. Hunden was unable to play owing to a cold and Slaughter filled at outside left. He showed up nicely. shape. He netted Cumberland's lone goal against South Wellington at the southern city aud can be depended on to bang 'em in. Wicked shot! Keep your eye on Ed. Frank Slaughter. The team's first reserve is Frank Slaughter. He was born in "Brunima- gum," started his football career in this country with the Cumberland juniors, and has now graduated to senior company. Frank's best showing last year was against the Calgary Hill- hursts;, his game was perfect and he was the pick of the half-backs that day. If Frank had Bobby Brown's constitution he could not be kept off any team representing Cumberland. Hugh Doherty. Hughic Doherty, born In the county where Wallace's sword lies, Stirlingshire, had some experience in Old Country football; played with Nanaimo United, and is still a-war-horse of some standing. Give Hughle a grass field and he takes an awful beating Cumberland with the | for ,lls posse88lon o( ,ett baIf . Hubert Brown. Bob Brown, who wns manager of the team on the last trip for the cham pionship, Is worthy of mention for his enterprise, business ability and clean sportsmanship in building the team, giving time, money and energy to make the Cumberland football' team a living advertisement of the sporting spirit that pervades our town. Henry Farmer. Harry Farmer, tlie present manager, needs no introduction to anybody interested in athletics ou this Island. Harry has played football, basketball and baseball and was always mentioned In the notable column. He is frank and straightforward nnd will do his best to weld the team spirit that is necvessary to win games. Managership lias Its difficulties, but Harry will surmount them. A. H. Rowan. Alex. Rowan, trainer, is another man well known on the Island; a good athlete In his day, who now makes training the othor rcllow his hobby since injury has stopped him from sporting activities. He has had a world of experience In all athletics and it can be depended on he has worked his bead off to get bis team in shape, lie vouches for the boys. FRESH FISH EVERY DAY Fish and Chips Every Day 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rowan's Fish Market Oppoiite the Post Office SILVER is becoming so valuable, that it is fast approaching the point where it may be considered as a standard of value, and the discovery of it will cause to SPRING up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of aflltiance long deferred, but the source of sure and real pleasure is a drink of good, refreshing Silver Spring BEER AT ALL THE LEADING HOTELS. Silver Spring Brewing Company VICTORIA, B.xC. Page Four THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. February 28,1926. Published every Saturday morning at Cumbrland, B.C m W. H. YOUHILL, Editor. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1920. FATHER AND SON. AT the present time there is throughout the whole country a movement on foot which has for its object the promoting of more intimate relations between fathers and their sons, and it is a move which should receive the hearty support of everyone. In another column will be found an appeal to the people of Cumberland by His Worship Mayor D. R. Macdonald, also the announcement of a banquet to be attended by fathers and sons. The married man who has no son is asked to bring a boy who has lost his lather, and the same request is made of the .single man. Those who were boys two score years and more ago, and even later than that, can look back with pleasurable recollections to the time when they and their fathers were veritable chums. In those days it was the custom, nay more, it was looked upon as a duty, that the father should interest himself in the pleasures and amusements of his son, and in the majority of instances where one was the other was also. In those days the fathers took counsel with their boys^ warning them against the many pitfalls which they would encounter not only during their youth but also in later life, lessons which they in turn had learned from their fathers. In the games and sports the grown-ups always took a hand; perhaps they were not all able to join actively in the games, but they were able to and did lend their presence. An in those days a boy very rarely decided upon doing anything without first consulting his father. What a change has come over the world since then ! Today it is a rarety to find a father and son "chumming" it together; the boy is allowed to drift at will, not, perhaps, because the father has any less affection for him than was the case in days of yore, but because the fathers themselves have drifted into paths which were foreign to their ancestors. Today the whole world is "joy-riding"; it has gone mad over the pursuit of selfish pleasure—pleasures which even when attained do not satisfy, but prompt to further excesses. And in the pursuit of these pleasures the father is estranged from his son; he is not willing that his boy should frequent the places where he seeks his amusement; he is even ashamed to let his boy know what he does. In his mad h'"*.t tor pleasure the father throws the boy ■•! his own resources and allows him to do pretty much as he pleases; he has no time to devote to his son. The result is quite natural. Youth is very observant, and sooner or later the boy discovers the doings of the father, and he at once starts in to emulate his parent; there is a natural desire in the boy to follow in the footsteps of dad. The time has arrived when it is well for the fathers to stop and consider what they are doing. Let them ask themselves if -they are doing their duty towards their boys; if they are giving their sons the start in life which their fathers gave them; if they are arming their children to ward off the temptations which beset them on all sides now and those which will confront them in the future. Let them ask themselves the question if they are fulfilling the trust which was imposed upon them when their sons came into the world. If they will but halt in their mad career and ask themselves these questions, and pay heed to the answers which their consciences give, there need be little cause for despair of the future of the rising generation, or of the nation in the days to come- The father and son movement which is being inaugurated in this city during the coming week is worthy of the utmost support and endorsa- tion. slow to learn their lesson, but once having learned it they never forget. And they have learned that if they do not purchase goods in the United States it will make absolutely no difference to them at what price sterling exchange is quoted in New York. The Canadians have also learned the same lesson, although they do not appear to profit by it to the same extent as do the people of the British Isles. And yet there is a marked tendency on the part of Canadian purchasers to decline to buy United States goods. Reports are continually coming from the South that manufacturers in the United States find their warehouses piled to the roof with goods -which they expected to dispose of in British possessions, and they cannot find a market for them. Their agents and middlemen are send ing out their S.O.S. calls, but they are going unheeded ; instead the people in Great Britain and in Canada are turning their orders either into British or Canadian manufacturers. As well, there has been started a campaign in this country against the purchase of United States goods irrespective of what inducements may be offered- Commercial drummers one after the other report that it is next to impossible to dispose of American-made goods, and even the terchants who have them on hand are doing their best to conceal the source from whence they j came. All of which goes to show that Canadians i have at least partly learned their lesson. It ie, by this menas that the people of the United States have been enabled to discover their error. They begin to realize what the loss of trade will mean to them, and they are doing everything in their power to prevent any more of it slipping from them. On the other hand, he people of Great Britain and Canada have discovered the advantages of dealing with one another, and it is certain that trade between the Motherland and the dominions will increase rapidly from now on. In days to come Canadians, being such close neighbors of the United States, may have a tendency to forget what has been transpiring recently, and they may possibly resume the purchase of American goods as in the past, but the people of the British Jsles will lever forget. It is pot a difficult matter to fool John Bull once, but when he has learned his lesson a second attempt is doomed to failure. It is to be hoped that the manufacturing interests of Canada will grasp their opportunity and place on the market goods which are the equal of or superior to those which can be procured in the United States. By this means they will not only hold the trade which has been turned in their direction, but they will be able to increase that trade until such time as United States-made goods can find no place in Canada where goods of the same class manufactured at home may be procured. The exchange lesson has been a costly one, but it will not have been too dearly purchased if it prove a lasting one. TEMPERANCE AND PROHIBITION. SOWING THE WIND AND REAPING WHIRLWIND. THE ■\lfHEN the people of the United States started out to knock down the price of foreign exchange they could not have thoroughly understood what they were doing; or at least they were unable to peer into the future sufficiently to rea- liz the possibilities, not to speak of the probabilities. Had they been able to see what was in store for them it is safe to say hey would never have embarked on their exchange campaign. But they were blind to everything but one fact: they saw an opportunity of making a few dollars at the expense of other nations, and in their anxiety to amass wealth rapidly they plunged headlong into the whirlpool oblivious of what the end may be. They are now beginning to realize their mistake ; they find the volume of their trade with foreign nations rapidly diminishing, and more especially with Great Britain and her colonies, and they are now at their witsend to find the means whereby they can prevent further declines in their exports. That the exports from the United States to Great Britain and the overseas dominions will continue to decline there can be little doubt. It After belching wind for over three weeks, the talking machines at Victoria appear to have played out. The earnest legislator will probably is a matter of history that the British people are | get a chance now. MOW that the question of placing further restriction on the purchase of liquor is being brought before the Provincial Legislature, it might be well to consider for a moment as to what is likely to be the outcome and to what extent it will affect the general public. If the measure which has been promised by the attorney-general is brought into force, ostensibly it will not be possible to obtain liquor in the same quantities as now, at least not from the government dispensaries; that is a doctor will be able to prescribe only eight ounces at a time, and they will be restricted to certain number of prescriptions each month. It is claimed by the attorney-general that this will curtail the consumption of liquor. To our way of thinking he is either insincere or else he does not know what he is talking about. There are thousands of people in this country who believe in the temperate use of liquor who are-entirely opposed to absolute prohibition, and we believe these are in the majority. Many of them are opposed to the invasion of their personal rights and liberties, while all of them recognize that under existing conditions absolute prohibition is impossible. There is only one way of prohibiting the consumption of strong drink, and that is by prohibiting its manufacture. So long as men are allowed to manufacture it, other men will find a means of obtaining it. That has been proved times out of number. Human nature is perverse; it always has been and it will probably always will be. The average man will not be coerced; he will consent to be led, but he refuses to be driven. There is but one logical way of handling the liquor question; Place the liquor traffic under government control, to be dispensed from government stores conveniently situated, and then let those who have the temperance movement at heart get busy and convince the people that it is to their interests to either refrain from the use of liquor altogether or take it in moderation. We believe that is the only successful method of combatting the evil of drinking intoxicants. Mens' Suits YOU yourself know whether or not you need Clothes this Spring. 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BRIGHT FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BREEZY BOXING ATHLETICS SPORT CUMBERLAND WILL They Did It 0nce> an(j They Can and Will Do It Again ALL STARS DEFEAT WIN CHAMPIONSHIP ■..^m^^m^^^^^^^^^^JL- UNITED IN A FAST ONCE AGAIN TODAY 11 EXCITING CONTEST Team Which Went Through League Without a Defeat and was Awarded First Place Is Giving South Wellington Another Chance at the Title —Men All in Good Shape and Confident of Bringing Home the Silverware. PROVIDING South Wellington does not again take stage fright and refuse to go on the field, there should be a battle royal al Nanaimo today when the Cumberland team, which went through .the past season's schedule without a defeat and which was awarded first honors by the league when South Wellington refused to play when ordered, will again stack up against their old rivals. Naturally, the Cumberland men feel that they should not be called upon to play this game after having once being proclaimed champions by the league, but they are obeying the order of the league officials, the only thing real sports can do. rstwhile Champions Put on the Short End of a Two-One Score in a Game That Was Replete With Sensational Plays—Wilkinson and Cairns Absent From United— Harrison Regains His Old-Time Form—Rickson Shines. 'T'HE above group Is the Cumberland Football Team which won the championship ot the Uper Island League -t once this season, but which has bowed to the new ruling ot the League, and will play South Wellington at Nanaimo today. Their names are: Top row (standing) Hugh Doherty, Harry Farmer, Cairns, J. Brown, W. Walker, A. Wilkinson, Alex, rtowan, (trainer), Jim English, R. Brown, (manager); second row (kneeling) Bobbie Brown, Thomas Jackson. Jack Williams; front row (sitting) Dan Bannerman, T. Jackson, Billle Brown, Sackte Conti, Ed. Hunden. The team is composed of the same men who travelled south to play the final game at Ladysmith and the team opposing them will be the same which played against Cumberland in South Wellington when the men from the north defeated that team on their own grounds. Every man on the team is confident that victory will again perch on their banner. They have been training consistently and the trainer, Mr. Alex. Rowan, declares they are in as good shape as could be expected after such an extended term of idleness. That the team has the backing of the whole city there can be no doubt, as the city merchants have decided to close their places of business, not only in order to see the game themselves but also to permit their employees doing the same. A special train has been chartered which is timed to leave here at 8 o'clock this morning, connecting with the E. & N. at Royston. Returning, the train will leave Nanaimo at 10 o'clock on Saturday night. At the time of writing it looks as though practically all of the men of the city as well as many of the women will travel south to witness the big contest. WHO AND WHAT THEY ARE The Importance of the game to be played today in Nanaimo has caused made demands on the Sporting Editor for a history of the team. As the policy of this paper is always to satisfy the public, we have made a brief resume of each Individual player. There may be some slight Inaccuracies ln the biographies as rendered, hut we hope the players wlll forgive any discrepancy, as we have been forced to rely on their friends for most of the Information in the following. William Walker. Starting at goal, we have the redoubtable "Big Bill" Walker between the sticks, and as a net guardian he ls hard to beat. Big BUI describes him ln more ways than one; he ls a big man and a big goal keeper. Walker can count the number of games he has lost on tbe fingers of his hands, and as far as Cumberland football team Is concerned Bill has never lost a game. Born ln Lethen Hill, Ayrshire, Scotland, BUI did not play much in the land of his birth, but on his arrival ln Nanaimo It was not long before he was playing for the team of that city. His sterling worth between the sticks soon attracted the attention of the United, then contenders tor the Pacific Coast championship. Bill played for the United all through the strenuous games that were played for that championship. He was a big, thin strapling in those days. He has added weight and experience to his ability, and today he stands as one ot the best gonl keepers tn British Columbia football. Corbln was another place where Bill played against all the stars of the Crows Nest and his record was then undiminished, when he guarded the sticks for the crack Corbln team, a team of all stars picked to beat the best the Crows Nest held. He eventually landed In Cumberland and the public of this district do not need to be told anything about the games he has played in this league. As a goal tender and sport, Bill Walker ls hard to beat. Andy Cairns, better known as "Wlsey," at full-back, Is also well known to all football enthusiasts throughout British Columbia and Alberta. Andy has played for Coleman, Corbln, Carbonado, Cumberland Mixtures, Naifaimo United, Black Diamond, Roslyn and eventually with the present Cumberland team. Andy, In shape, is one of the best backs iu Island football; dependable, with a world of experience; any man who beats him has to travel all the route. To Fifeshlre, Scotland, goes the honor of Andrew Cairns' birthplace. Arthur Wilkinson. Calms' partner, Arthur Wilkinson, born In Vancouver, a former Rugby star, was one of the biggest finds that has been recorded for years, and as a British Columbia product, and especially Cumberland who gave him his first tryout 111 big time, he is u credit. Clean-living, well-built, a wonderful kicker from any position, with a beautiful recovery, he is rated us one of the best full-backs lu British Columbia. All of his football experience has been gained on Vancouver Island. Let him live long, and more power to his kicking. Hubert Brown. Bobbie Brown is the next man on the list. Bob was born in Fifeshlre, Scotland. He has played on every team and against every team in Cumberland. A hard-working half-back, with a world of experience, and personally one of the finest fellows ln the world. Bob has had hard work netting goals, but last year when he was the Mayor of Bevan he managed to net one In the City League, and Bob Brown, the manager of the team thought the effort was worth a medal, and today one of Bob's most prized possessions is his goal-scoring medal. Bobbie is in top form always and can be expected to do or die. Thomas Jackson. Tom Jackson, centrejialf . superb,, Dick Stobart's shadow, the "Slick Un," and various*other pet names given him by his admirers, was born in Wigan, Lancashire; immigrated to Canada; started playing with the Crows Nest teams, Coleman, where he starred for several seasons. His first appearance here was against the Calgary Hlll- hursts, where he made such a favorable impression that he was prevailed on to make his residence permanently here. Tom has never missed a game and can be depended upon today to live up to his reputation as Dick Stobart's shadow. John Williams. Jack Williams, the silent Welshman, born ln the land of the leek, Immigrated to Canada, at present playing half-back for the Cumberland United; another boy who played all his football In Cumberland, starting out with the famous No. 5 team and keeping at it until today he holds the reputation of being one of tlie hardest half-backs iu the game. Jack is always in shape, and can be depended upon to play the game of his life when he captains the team today. Dnnlel lluiuieriniin. Danny Bannerman, the speedy right wing of today's team, was born In Nanaimo, moved to Cumberland, and over since his school days has been Fred's and Joe's Place CUMBERLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL THE ATHLETIC AND SPORTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT. WAVERLY HOTEL The House of Quality. Phone 69. Cumberland, B.C. playing at football. Dan won fame with the Stdesteppers of Cumberland at his lirst venture and has been playing steadily ever since. He has gained a good local reputation as a sprinter, baseballer and footballer, and with a little more confidence at shooting for goal will be hard to replace. He is strictly a Cumberland product and says he will make them go some today. Edward Jackson. Ted Jackson, inside right, was born In Lancashire, England. Teddy is really a half-back and one of his most valuable assets at inside right ls his timely help to the halt-backs. Teddy is filling a utility roll aud ttllinig it well. He has played In Corbonado, Cor- bin, All Overseas Forces, West. Cumberland, and now the United. Teddy says "Show me the goal." Thomas Conti. "Sacki" Conti, the hustling, bustling, sure-kicking, black-haired demon from Ladysmith, was born in Wellington. He started his football career In junior company ln Ladysmith, turning quickly to intermediate and then to senior company with Ladysmith, then to Cumbmerland. Sacki has played well all year, and has trained faithfully and hard for the contest today. Sacki Is body and soul for a win, and he can rest assured that the people of Cumberland put great faith in him to do his best for the honor of the home team. William Brown. Billy Brown, born in Yorkshire, England, ls one of the trickiest and fastest little men on the Island: a great seizer of opportunities, very dangerous in front of goal, a travelling fiend, and all full-backs' foe. Bill can be depended upon to do his bit. He has played with a great many teams, but his best work has been with Cumberland, where he started with the Juniors and has kept going ever since. Edward Hunden. Ed. Hunden, Welsh-Canadian, was born in Wellington; started his football Juniors and finally graduated Into senior company. A hard man to beat with a ball, stubborn to a fault; has necessary speed, and keeps in good AST Sunday an aggregation of round-ball . kickers known as thc All Stars climbed out on the sunny side of the schoolhouse and put the United on the small end of a two-one icore. The match was in the nature of a practice ?ame and also to give the public a chance to size tp the new talent that has lately arrived in the city. The United were weak, Cairns and Wilkinson being absent, and when these two are taken out of a team it makes quite a hole, although no discredit is coming to Scavardo and Rickson for the United defeat, as they played a whale of a game, and Scavardo was suffering injury to the ankle from a previous game. At that the United showed a great improvement in form, and had it not been for the stellar work of Jock Clark in goal for the Stars the decision might have been reversed. Bannerman tried Jock with two nice shots, and Conti netted the United's goal. Over-anxiety on the part of Teddy Jackson spoiled two or three good chances for his team. Billy Brown was in the limelight, but his shots were out of line- For the All Stars, Sullivan, at centre half, was a tower of strength. His control of the ball is very good and the openings he made for ' the forwards were par. Boothman is improving rapidly and by the time the McBride series opens will be in good shape. Ollie Harrison, who has not been playing all season, played a great game with Boothman on the left wing. Harrison's crosses were perfect and the goal he got from the line is one of the best goals scored in these parts for many moons. Gibson is fast and tricky, and keeps a centre half looking after him all the time. Hec Smith at back for the Stars met with an injury in the first ten minutes of play and was forced to retire from the game. He made a favorable impression in the short period he was on the field. His kicking was nice and clean and he seems to use his head well. Nesbitt was the pick of the wing halfs for the Stars, while Williams played a whale of a game for the United. Hunden was unable to play owing to a cold and Slaughter filled at outside left. He showed up nicely. shape. He netted Cumberland's lone goal against South Wellington at the southern city and can be depended on to bang 'em in. Wicked shot! Keep your eye on Ed. Frank Slaughter. The team's first reserve Is Frank Slaughter. He was born In "Bruinma- gum," started his football career in this country with the Cumberland juniors, and has now graduated to senior company. Frank's best showing last year was against the Calgary Hill- hursts;, his game was perfect and he was the pick of the half-backs that day. If Frank had Bobby Brown's constitution he could not be kept off any team representing Cumberland. Hiifth Doherty. Hughle Doherty, born In the county where Wallace's sword lies, Stirlingshire, had some experience in Old Country football; played with Nanaimo United, and is still a • war-horse of some standing. Give Hughle a grass field and he takes an awful beating career In Cumberland with the j for h(s pos8e8sloil 0, ,„.t bult _ Robert Brown. Bob Brown, who wus manager of the team on the last trip for the cham pionship, is worthy of mention for his enterprise, business ability and clean sportsmanship in building the team, giving time, money and energy to make the Cumberland football' team a living advertisement of the sporting spirit that pervades our town. Henry Farmer. Harry Farmer, the present manager, needs no Introduction to anybody interested In athletics ou this Island. Harry has played football, basketball arid baseball and was always mentioned in the notable column. He is frank and straightforward nnd will do his best to weld the team spirit that is necvessary to win games. Managership has Its difficulties, but Harry will surmount them. A. H. Huwan. Alex. Rowan, trainer, is another man well known on the Island; a good athlete in his day, who now makes training the other fellow his hobby since injury has stopped him from sporting activities. He has had a world of experience ln all athletics and it can be depended on he has worked his head off to get bis team in shape, He vouches for the boys. FRESH FISH EVERY DAY Fish and Chips Every Day 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rowan's Fish Market Opposite the Post Office SILVER is becoming so valuable, that it is fast approaching the point where it may be considered as a standard of value, and Ihe discovery of it will cause to SPRING up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of affiuance long deferred, but the source of sure and real pleasure is a drink of good, refreshing Silver Spring BEER AT ALL THE LEADING HOTELS. Silver Spring Brewing Company VICTORIA, B.\C. rmammmem HR Page §ix. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. 6, February 28,1926. GOVERNMENT MISMANAGEMENT EXPOSED BY OPPOSITION LEADER Premier Writhes Under Mr. Bowser's Slashing Criticism of the Government's Failure to Redeem Its Pre-election Pledges- Minister of Agriculture Forced to Admit That Thousands of Acres of Land Unsuited for Agricultural Purposes Had Been Palmed Off on the Returned Soldiers—Charges Cause Retirement of Prominent Official of Land Settlement Board. VICTORIA, Feb. 27—The week has seen the end of that legislative forensic debauch which, under the guise of the debate or; the address in reply to the speech from the throne, has broken all records in point of time devoted to it. Three weeks of talk, to the exclusion of any. real business, has been spent on it. But at least it has served the purpose of permitiing the government time to get along with the preparation of its legislation now considerably behind its schedule. While tangible results so far as the well- being of the people is concerned are not discernible, it is possible that from now on some real business will be done. Undoubtedly the feature of the week's happenings in the House has been the coming into action of the "big guna," the leaders of the government and of the Conservative opposition. Comment in the corridors gave the honors to the energetic and keen-witted opposition leader, whose criticism of the government and its record was forceful and logical while unmarked by acrimony. The Premier, too, displayed his wonted ability to defend his position and he developed an unusual good humor, his erstwhile political rancour being less marked than usual with him. But it cannot be said that there was any display of originality in his defense. To Mr. Bowser's slashing criticism of the government's failure to redeem its pre-election pledges, of its failure to display any initiative other than in taxing to the utmost limit the people of the province the while its expenditures kept steadily mounting, the Premier retorted with a rehash of the old arguments that whatever defects there might be in the present administration, they were all due to the actions of the previous government; but not all, either. The Premier has discovered that there is something wrong with he people of British Columbia. They are averse to hard manual work which, he says, they consider beneath them. He advised them to doff the broadcloth and don the overalls. As. Mr. Hawthornthwaite, who ended the debate, suggested, the Premier's admonition to the people of British Columbia might at first sight appear to be a reasonable one were it not for the fact that to a great extent it was due to the present government's failure to initiate policies of the progressive, development character that there are today in the province thousands of men anxious to engage in hard work but who are unable to secure employment. The opposition leader devoted considerable time to criticizing the financial record of the government. The so-called surplus of $1,040,000 claimed by the minister ot finance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1919, he likened to a smoke screen sent up to obscure the real situation, a surplus gained by the simple expedient of charging some $2,22-1,000 to capital account, thus converting a real deficit into an apparent surplus. Whatever might be the claim of the finance minister the real fact was that outlays for that year had totalled some $12,112,000 and receipts $9,887,000, leaving an actual delicit of .some $1,181,000. The government was running tlie business of tlie country at a loss, borrowing to make surpluses and then charging such borrowings to capital account to hide the fact, A mere book-keeping surplus, Mr. Bowser declared. Consistency was not a trait of the government, Mr. Bowser averred, as he pointed to the fact that in the three years of office, the present government lias almost doubled the public debt by jumping it from slightly over $18,000,- 000 In 1916 to about $32,000,000 today. He recalled the criticisms the presenl Premier was wont to direct against the former administration for Its borrowings. Tlie fact was, as shown by the I'rice-Watei house audit, one ordered by Ihe present government on assuming ofllce, that the late government hail something substantial to show for its outlays. Capital assets of $39.0110,0(10, an excess of $16,000,000 over capital liabilities, were shown by that audit. Today that excess has shrunk fo $13,000,000 through the borrowings of the present Liberal administration, borrowings to permit of paper surpluses being shown but unproductive of benefits to the people. While that audit had been undertaken primarily with the idea of disclosing wrong-doing by the former Conservative administration, the fact was, Mr. Bowser asserted, It had proved to be a veritable certificate of character. The tremendous borrowings coupled with the fact that the government has put on tlie financial thumb screws to the point where the people are being taxed to the limit, was ample demonstration that the claim to efficiency in the financial operations of the present administration was one that the government could not rightly advance. Premier Oliver answered the charge as to borrowings by saying It was due to the poor financial condition ln which the late government left the province; he raked up the old charges of maladministration in the dealings of that government with the Pacilic Great Eastern and the Canadian Northern Railway interests, and declared that the resources of the province had been dissipated by being given to friends ot the then administration. He asserted $9,000,000 had had to be borrowed to meet obligations left by the Conservatives and of the balance of the borrowings the money had been devoted to purposes of a productive nature, such as land settlement, soldier re-establishment, irrigation, etc. Mr. Bowser's criticism of the land settlement policies of the government was evidently a telling one for it moved the minister of agriculture, who admitted he had not intended participating In the debate, to take the floor. The net result was a reluctant admission by Hon. Mr. Barrow that to a considerable extent, at least, the opposition leader's charges were well founded. The latter had asserted that the work of the Land Settlement Board In connection with the Merville and Creston soldier settlement areas had proved so costly, through inadequate management, that an undue financial burden was hellng cast upon the veterans who would settle on the lands in those areas. He doubted whether, in view of the excessive cost, the soldiers, even if they consented to lay the province the price asked for : lie lands, would lie able to secure from tho federal authorities loans on anything like the valuations fixed by the province. Especially did he Instance fhe case of the Creston area where, he mid, some 2fi00 acres of useless land was Included in tlie nrea secured by ihe Laud Settlement Board and Is be- llg developed along with the good land for soldier settlement purposes. vV'ns the cost of this useless portion tn be charged up against the veterans, he asked? Mr. Barrow was forced to admit that at least 1000 acres of laud unite unsuited for agricultural purposes Is ncludcd in the Creston area, that tt vas to he turned Into holdings and the cost to the province would be charged against the soldier settlers. On the point of the Christian ranch, near Ke- lowna, another area secured for soldier settlement at a cost to the province of $33,000, of which some $9000 went to the president of the local Liberal association as a rake-off, Mr. Bar- row tailed to reply to Mr. Bowser's query as to whether that profit to a Liberal leader was also to be charged up against the soldiers. So far as the Merville settlement was concerned, Hon. Mr. Barrow confined himself to general statements, asserting the veterans now there are enthusiastic over the prospects, but he failed to explain how It came about that they have so far refused to accept the board's figures of cost, that the federol government refuses to accept the board's valuations as a fair basis upon which to advance loans to the soldiers. He admitted that twenty-five per cent, of the men who originally entered upon that scheme have quit. "Misfits" he called them. To Mr. Bowser's assertion that ap to date some $333,000 has been spent on the Merville settlement operations to clear some 117 acres of land and yet not a single soldier has been settled, the minister admitted that perhaps mistakes had been made, for the scheme was merely an experiment; but valuable lessons had been learned, he said. To Mr. Bowser's declaration that ii would be most unfair to charge the returned men with this over-expenditure and that the only proper course nas for the government to shoulder it and charge it up to "incompetent administration," neither the minister oi' agriculture or the Premier vouchsafed any reply, nor did the opposition leader's demand for the dismissal of the present head of the Land Scttle- nent Board, Mr. M. H. Nelems, on thc -.core ot incompetency, draw forth a reply. No better commentary on tlie justness of Mr. Bowser's charge that tlie Land Settlement Hoard's operations liave been a failure could be bad than ilie announcement mndc today by tlie Premier that Mr. Nelems has resigned. The board had been In session here .'or a mnnlier of days and on Friday a majority of the directors passed a vote of want of_conndence in their chairman and demanded that the government request his resignation. Mr. Nelems' resignation followed. It is no secret that his autorcatlc methods and his refusal to accept recommendations of the practical members on the board created differences which ended in their demanding his removal. Premier Oliver In his speech on the address took occasion to.reply to the charges made by G. S. Hanes, Liberal member for North Vancouver, to the effect that through the obstruction of the work of the government Inspectors sent out to check up the assets of the Pacific Great Eastern the Premier had permitted valuable assets which should have come into the possession of the province undor the terms of the settlement arrived at in 1918 between the government and the Pacific Great Eastern interests to be lost. The Premier roundly berated the member, suggesting he was afflicted with lunar madness, and asserted that the province got everything coming to it, but that It was never intended that equipment and plant of the contractors had been conveyed under that arrangement. He inferred that any plant not taken over came within that category. Mr. Hanes, however, claimed that fully $100,000 worth of assets, rightfully the province's, have been lost, and he informed the House he was ready to make good that statement If the Premier would only grant the Investigation he had been asking for. TEMPLETON'S RHEUMATIC CAPSULES FOR fflEUMATISM.NEUBITIS.SCWTlCA LUMBAGO, NEURALGIA.GOUT ETC ASIDE RELIEF FOR THE WORST HEADACHE | $IS» PER BOX ||TtNPtrroNSLran„as.M2Kiwsr.wTaioiin| Aaenclrt...rrwatrt. Jfnea'nimristlnj'niirlowiiRllithem. wrttaTempletona WMti-ro Rraurh. Una IM. Victoria. T.H.C.'a Bulled aDrrrhere fur 11.01, or Buualul lentftua anjnjuaaL Sole agent for Cumberland, R. E. Frost. Jazz Haircuts A Specialty For a nice easy Shave and Hair-cut call at the CUMBERLAND BARBEH SHOP A. Gatz, Prop. Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$4.00 BREAD PRICES We wish to announce that, owing to the increase in the price of flour, we have been com pelled to increase the price of bread, which will now be Two Loaves for 25c. Marrochi Bros. Jas. Halliday. by selecting the sheila that hunters from coast to coast have proved dependable under all conditions. RegaJ Shotgun Shells ore a double assurance of success for the man who prefers ballistite powder. Wc also carry a full line of Canuck and Sovereign Shotgun Shells and Dominion Metallic Cartridges — e:ic!i backed by thc b>8 "D"trar''. mark Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Repairing a Specialty. CUMBERLAND, B.C. S. DAVIS, Shoe Repairer, Dunsmuir Avenue I wish to inform the publlc that I am now in a position to repair by machinery. Look like new, but wear longer. A trial will convince. Rubber Heels While Von Walt. S. PUIS, - - Cumberland, B.C. CUMBERLAND HOTEL W M. M KK RfWELD, Proprietor GOOD ACCOMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave.. I'hhiUtIuimI, B.C. Canada Food Board License No. 10-4986 New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. License No. 5-117*2 UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE IUH,W*AY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES Cumberland, B. C. License No. 10-160G OYSTERS VENDOME CAFE The llmisc nt Quality. Our motto: To please. Oysters, Steaks and Chops AIbo Oysters, Oyster Loaves and French Fried Potatoes to take home. Boxes for Ladies. Open liny and Night, D. Campbell's Meat Market Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy. Veal, Pork and Mutton. —SPECIALS — Cambridge Pork Sausage Home-made Sausage Polish Sausage Veal Loaf Boiled Ham Ham Bologna Headcheese. Have you tried our Pickled Pork and Corned Beef ? It is delicious. Each Thursday morning from now on a full line of Fresh Fish will be on hand. License No. 9-3902 FURNITURE FOR YOUR DINING ROOM should be substantial and well built, as well as attractive. We offer DINING ROOM FURNITURE in the favored period styles and many new and artistic effects. Come in and see our Fall designs for every room in the house. T. E. BATE P.O. Box 279. CUMBERLAND. Phone 31. What do you say when you answer the 'phone? IF you work in a store or an office, your ambition is to give service. What do you answer when the telephone rings? Hello? Or, do you announce the name of your firm or the department? "Hello" signifies only that someone is talking. It entails interrogation and results in loss of time. In many cases, it causes annoyance. Why not be efficient and courteous ? British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited. Special Purchase WE-NO-NAH BRAND EARLY JUNE SIFTED PEAS 30c. value, per tin 25c. Mumford and Walton Grocers, Cumberland. A. STANFORD Practical Automobile Mechanic, Cumberland, B. C. Pbone 8 (Nlgbt or Day) Official Repairer to Island Automobile Association. Oils, Grease and Gasoline. Cars Kept In Order by Contract Any Make of Car Secured en the Shortest Notice. SPECIALTY—A Real Self-Starter for Ford Cars, fully Guaranteed. The Only Thing. Call and See It. Don't let your new car fall to pieces—a little practical attention periodically will keep tt to its standard. Dunlop Tires, "ISLANDER ADS." PAY BIG DIVIDENDS
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