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•' *Q'S ^t-J Pl'0|*nc*a* Librarian fty ItHL ^ r-J'' JL ■_ ■ * \fiil\V-r --■-—, U .—- ^ With which Is consolidated the Cumberland News. TWENTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 20. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA* SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. City to Purchase Additional Hose for Fire Department The fortnightly meeting of the Cumberland Municipal Council was held in the City Hall on Monday, His Worship Mayor D. R. MacDonald in the chair, and Aider-men T. C. Bannerman, J. C. Brown, C. J. Parnham, F. D. Pickard, J. Thomson and J. J. Wier were also present. A considerable amount of routine business was dealt with before 9 o'clock, when a special meeting of property owners affected by the proposed oiling of Dunsmuir Avenue was called to order. The request of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. for the council's consent to closing tlie road from First Street to the Recreation Ground was granted, as this will give the school grounds the necessary additional ground required. The Inspector of Municipalities also wrote asking for particulars of debentures issued under the Better Housing Act. Request was granted. Sundry accounts were passed for payment. The salaries of the public schools teaching staff were also authorized for payment. Alderman Thomson, on behalf of the Board of Works, reported good work so far done on the grading of Dunsmuir Avenue. Aid. Wiere of the Health Board reported the citly wagon too busy to get all the ashes disposed of, but this will be done soon as convenient. He reported the state of the town pretty clean. Considerable discussion took place regarding insurance carried by the council, as owing to the increase in the premiums the council had decided to reduce the amount of insurance carried. The city clerk was authorized to communicate with one of the local agents in settling the matter in dispute. Regarding the proposed purchase of hose for the fire department it was reported that the necessary 2l,:!-inch hose would cost in the neighborhood of $1000, there having been considerable increase in the cost of this lately. The council felt that they must secure an additional 400 or 500 feet in order to give adequate protection to citizens. A meeting is to be held in Chinatown wijh a view of getting subscriptions from the Chinese towards this expense. It is expected a meeting will also be held by the Japanese looking to the same end. The last quotation before the council was $1.90 a foot for 21/2-inch hose with.couplings. It was finally decided to lay the matter over for a special meeting to be held on Monday night next. The city clerk will get new quotations in the meantime. Ratepayers Unanimous in Oiling of Dunsmuir Ave. The special meeting of property owners called for last Monday evening took place after the council adjourned. His Worshp Mayor MacDonald was in the chair, and besides the aldermen present quite a number of the persons affected by the improvements going on on Dunsmuir Avenue also attended. The mayor in opening the meeting said it had been called to lay before those present the matter of grading and oiling of the two blocks on the avenue. The government was doing the grading on a 50-50 basis, but as no work was done locally by the government last year they had agreed to assume the cost of labor on this piece of work, the city supplying the necessary material, which would not cost much. Communications were read from the Barrett Co. of Vancouver re Tarvia, the product they handle for the oiling of streets. As far as the figures before the council showed, the necessary oil and labor of applying it would not amount to more than $25* per full lot. The meeting was unanimous in having the work done, the only division of opinion being as to how the cost of the work should be apportioned, some contending that the cost should be borne by the property owners, while others contended that the license holders should contribute towards it, Mr. Bates remarking that the land owners carry a large burden in taxes, etc. In answer to Mr. McLean, the mayor said the cost at the utmost should not be more than $25 for the full lot. Messrs, McKinnon, Rickson, Sutherland, Henderson, Dallas and others besides the aldermen present all were heartily in favor of the proposed work. A motion authorizing the Board of Works to call on all license holders in the area affected and solicit contributions was adopted. A special meeting will be called to deal with the matter. Musical Entertainment at Ilo-llo on Sunday Evening The Cumberland Band will render another musical entertainment on Sunday evening in the Ilo-llo Theatre, commencing at 8.15. Judging from the success of the last entertainment a very large attendance is anticipated. The management will not admit any children not accompanied by parents or guardians. TENDERS INVITED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF G. W. V. A. HALL In another column In this Issue tenders are Invited for the construction of the Memorial Hall for the Great War Veterans, to be built on the corner opposite The Islander office. The plans as prepared by Architect JV. A. Owen, C.E., calls for a one- storey building, having a frontage of 38 feet on Dunmulr Avenue and extending back 44 feet. A general meeting room. 26x19 feet, and billard and games room of the same dimensions, divided by sliding doors which can he removed when desired, which will give " a large Hall of 38x26 feet, especially suitable for dances and large gatherings. A reading room 17x14, a committee room 14x9 feet, and -kitchen and canteen are also provided. The plans show a building of a very 'pleasing exterior and commodious quarters, which will All a need very greatly felt at the present time in this city. The cost will be in the neighbor- George Willis, of Happy Valley, while repairing Hie shaft of No. 6 mine, was strut-It on the hack below the It'll shoulder hy sonic falling body which lacerated his left shoulder and broke n rib.' The injured man wns Immediately removed to the hospital and is recovering us well as can he expected. CHURCH NOTICES GEORGE WILLIS INJURED ANGLICAN SERVICES Rev. F. Comley. 8.30 a.m., Holy Communion. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. Sandwick. 3.30 p.m., Service at Union Bay. 7 p.m., Cumberland; Special Children's Service. WW AN "CATHOLIC (III IK II. Rev. Father 1{. Ileatnn, Comox. 11 a.m., muss at Cumberland. II a.m., mass at Comox. Daily Service Starts Monday Commencing on Monday next a daily train and mail service will be inaugurated to and from Cumberland. The train will leave daily at 10.30 a.m., connecting with the train at Royston. The incoming train is due to" arrive at 4.40 p.m. CUMBERLAND TENNIS CLUB OPENS SEASON The local 'renins Club opened the eason on Wednesday afternoon last, •hen some very enjoyable games wore played. Refreshments were served on .he court and much appreciated. The lub days are Mondays, Wednesdays ,md Fridays. Dr. G. K. MiK'Nuiighltm is president uf the club, Mr. J. W. Cooke being .ice-president and Mr. J. H. Cameron ..ecretary-treasurer. Buller's Circus Here Today Circus Day! Think of it! Does it not it take you back to the days of your lioyhood? The sawdust, red lemonade, pop corn, bands playing, flags flying, and oh, the autics of the funny old clown. Well! Well!! Look who's here -Robert W. Buller's Trained Animal Show and Circus in unexcelled splendor, a dream of Fairyland realized. The hearts of the kiddies almost burst with happiness, aud your own swells with pride when you see the- many ,vonders with the aggregation. Beautiful snow-white and spotted ponies, thoroughbred Kentucky horses, logs, monkeys, 100 in all. Count them. Also acrobats, wire walkers, aerial artists, all massed in glittering spangles and cloth of gold. The show heautiful, catering to the amusement- loving public, creating one big, happy, never-to-be-forgotten day of happiness. Not the largest show on earth, but thc best of its size ever promoted. Clean, classy, refined, moral—that's the object of the Robert W. Fuller Trained Animal Show. At Cumberland today, May 15th. Two shows, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. BIG RUSH FOR DOG LICENSES THIS WEEK The provincial police report that the item In last week's Islander warning owners of dogs to secure licenses on or before the 15th, to avoid further trouble and expense, has been the means of Inducing many people from all parts of the district to secure the necessary licenses this week. Persons who still have dogs unregistered are well advised to attend to the matter immediately, as the police are out to mitigate the stray dog nuisance. Owners of dogs in the municipality are also reminded that today is the last day on which the cheaper rate for securing licenses will he in effect. CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL PLAYS NANAIMO TODAY The Nanaimo High School team plays Cumberland a return match at Bevan this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The local team has been strengthened for the occasion and expect to turn the trick on the visitors. It ls hoped thnt t ginul crowd wlll turn out to encourage the boys. It is expected to have thc game over before train time, thus enabling many to return to town hy rail. DANCE ON THE 24th A dance will be held In thc Ilo-llo Dance Hall on the evening of May 24. under the management of the theatre. Good music will be providetl and a pleasant time is anticipated. GRACE METHODIST CHI RCII Rev. Geo. Knox. Morning Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 2:30 p.m. WHO SHOT (AT) THE BEAR? When we suggested in last Saturday's Issue of The Islander the formation of a gun club In Cumberland, little did we Imagine that such an Institution would be In full swing a day or two afterwartls. Considerable shooting has been go Ing on this week In Royston direction alld Investigation of the canonnding reveal the fact that several parties have been out during the evenings all this week taking a "pot" at a big beni roaming nround In that locality Many shots have been fired, hut up to l!ic present we have not heard of any bull's-eyes helrg registered. The 1m- porlnnt question now is, who will gel him? Local High School Lose to Nanaimo The boys of the Cumberland Higli School went down to defeat at Nanaimo in the short end of a 3-2 score last Saturday afternoon. Cumberland played ten men for the lirst twenty- live minutes owing to one of the players being delayed. Nanaimo scored two minutes from the start of the game and It looked as if the visiton were lu for a good trouncing. Cumberland equalized after ten minutes. Watson scoring with a .line shot thai gave the goalkeeper no chance. They added another before half-time and ai that period the score stood 2-1 In Cumberland's favor. On resuming play the Inline team was assisted by an increasing wind When the whistle sounded for time tho visitors had finished as abovi stated. The local team was light and small in comparison with the Nanaimo boys, and it was no shame to them that the) got defeated. Watson, Wilcox, lloon aud Stevenson did remarkably line .vork, and thc team showed up well ii, ihelr play. Nanaimo having nothing to tench them in the football line. Alt'. Joe English refereed the game. REV. F. COMLEY WILL LEAVE NEXT . WEEK FOR ENGLAND The popular rector of Holy Triuit*' Anglican Church, Cumberland, Rev. P. Comley Is leaving Hext week on a six mouths' leave of absence. Accompanied by Mrs. Comley he will sail by the S.S. Prince George on Thursday for Prince Rupert, going across the continent by the Grand Trunk Pacilic. Mrs. Comley Is remaining in Toronto while the rector will go on to England. Mr. Comley has been twelve years in service on this coast and feels the need of a few months' change. The ministrations and cheerful greeting of both Mr. and Mrs. Comley wlll be greatly missed and many wishes are extended for a pleasant holiday and safe return. During the rector's absence the Rev. W. Lcvcrsodge, of Anyox, will have chrrge of Holy Trinity Church. ANDERSON'S CABIN BURNT TO THE GROUND The cabin of Mr. Atloph Anderson was burned to the ground on Monday night last about midnight, Mr. Anderson barely escaping with his life. All his possessions in thc cabin were consumed. FORD CAR WON BY TICKET NUMBER .13 Mr. A. Trehock, Camp No. 3, was the holder of lucky ticket number 543, entitling him to ownership of the Ford car disposed of in aid of Mrs. Williams and family. Mrs. Williams desires to thank all those who bought tickets. A satisfactory amount was realized. "WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW 1. Who's the best vamp In town? 2. Why some collar buttons arc so expensive? 3. Where did "Hcvan" got lo on Thursday night? 4. Who yodels to the flub at Bevan? 5. Who's learning to fight fires? (lotting prepared, eh, what? 6*. If the girl's hall team Is going In for professional playing? 7. Why everyone wants lo "step" nl the.Royal Candy Store now? 8. Who are the two latest all ructions In the realm ot "jazz"? We'll never tell! It. Why "Bumble Been" arc buzzing strong these days? 1". Who will get the hear? Baseball Team Being Organized Meeting Called for Sunday Afternoon in the City Hall to Organize Club. A public meeting has been called for 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon In the City Hall for the purpose of organizing a baseball team in Cumborland. Players as well as those lulorcslcd are Invited to attend.- Cumberland bus a lot of good baseball players and a good team could be put in thc held If all Interested will help make thc project a success, Fred Irvine, catcher of Ladysmith lam year, and Hughes of Nova Scotia, pitcher, have arrived in town mul It Is understood they arc willing to join a local I team. Business Men of Victoria Pay Visit to Cumberland The Wholesale and Manufacturers Section of the Victoria Board of Trade visited Cumberland yesterday. Included in the party that arrived in motor cars early in the afternoon were: R. H. Brenchley, representing F. R. Stewart & Co.; C. F. Gardiner, Simon Leiser & Co.; L. H. Hardic, the B. Wilson Co.; J. R. Mclntyre, Oppenheimer Bros.; A. E. McLean, R. P. Rithet Co.; J. W. Morris, National Motor Co.; H. J. Pendray, B. A. Paint Co.; L. W. Slade, A. P. Slade & Co.; H. L. Whittaker, Kelly, Douglas & Co.; R. G, Strachan, National Drug Co., and II. G. Wilson, Wilson Bros. Thc object of tho Island tour is to enable the Wholesalers and Manufacturers of Victoria to get first hatld information of trade conditions at the various Island centres. Upon arrival the party was taken in charge by Mr. Thomas Graham, General Superintendent, and motored to the Canadian Collieries' Hydro-Electric plant on the Puntledge River, which develops the electric power for the operation of the Comox mines. The party were astonished to find .uch an immense plant in this part of the Island. Returning, the party'was entertained at luncheon by the Cumberland Board of Trade at Ihe Union Hotel. Luncheon over, Mr. li. W. Clinton, thc president of tlie Cumberland Board of Trade, after a few appropriate remarks, called upon Mr. Thomas Graham, General Superintendent, for an address. Thc speaker, upon rising, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors and pointed out the advantage of business men getting together for their mutual benefit, and then went into details of coal mining, the chief industry of Vancouver Island, and gave a volume of information on tlie subject of the price of coal, explaining the various stages the coal passed through after leaving'ihe coal iace and tho expenses in that connection. In this the speaker went into the matter very extensively, explaining what the miner received and the clay men. While the miner received one-third the day mon received two-thirds the output, the percentage of lump and small. Mr. Graham said ihe company owned ten locomotives and 350 cars, making1 their swn cars and whftels at the Union Bay shops. The speaker sa:d he would be pleased to take the visitors to one oi' the ope .ting mines and explain how the coal was treated, and then to Lnion Bay main shops and washery. Mr. Graham gave the visitors a great deal of valuable information on coal mining, insofar that they could readily understand the price of coal. Mr. C. F. Gardiner, of Simon Leiser & Co., was die next speaker Express- r,g his.appreciation lie said that ..' ii Irealiuonl was entirely unexpected. Ho ;ald it was time the Victoria business men were coining ou*. of their 'hell ami im crtahilng the development of Vancouver Island. Ho s-iuKt of the daily it in service c.iiuciiclng tin .Monday and a daily mail H i also math- special ncntion of the Canadian Collieries hydro-electric plant, viyi'ig thai hi had no Idea lhat such a plant existed in tills part of the Island. H. O. Wilson, of Wilson Bros., gave a few remarks voicing the sentiments of Mr. Gardiner. He spoke of the rising prices and that the wholesaler did not have any rosy path, and that what affected Victoria also had its cffecls oil Cumberland. Ho also dwell upon the tourisfc trallic and the Immense power plant of the Canadian Collieries. Among tho olhcr speakers wore II. .1. Pendray and A. B. McLean. The latter cxprcsod his appreciation of the treatment recoivd ami the very Interesting address of General Suprlntendent Graham. J. W, Morris of the National .Motor Coo. said Cumberland could get ou the map in the Ford .Moving Picture Monthly by writing Mr. Thomson, and points of Interest in.thls district would lie shown all over the world. Dr. Geo. K. MacNaughton also gave a few remarks, lie urged that Cumberland should at once licntimc afllllatotl with the Victoria Board of Trado. Mr. Charles Graham. District Superintendent, was the last speaker, ami went Into the coal industry and said that Victoria did not realize tlie amount paid out In wages, and gave figures and facts. It was for Victoria business men to cultivate thc trade and get first-hand Information. He also explained how tho coal was treated, going over screens, etc., and hand picked. Mr. Alex. McKinnon then moved a vote of thanks to the Wholesale and .Manufacturers section of the Victoria Board of Trade, which was seconded by Mr. A. C. Lymn. Mr. C. F. Gardiner replied, which brought the proceedings to an end, and the Victoria party then left for No. G mine to sec coal coming out of the shaft and tlje manner In which It was treated on thc surface. Mr. Thomas Graham and Mr. Charles Graham accompanied thepnrty. Concert Monday Evening By Vancouver Artistes As was announced in these columns last week, Miss Olga Mac- Alpine, Miss Tottie Williams and Miss Marjorie .Stevens ai'o pitting on a return concert on Monday evening next. The besl recommendations we can give these ladies is to refer to their last performance, which delighted a large appreciative audience, flood musical talent finds a goodly support in Cumberland and where people are assured of a good performance on the part of Ihe art isles Ihe audience is proportionately large. Miss Williams and Miss Stevens leave for Harrison Hot Springs nexi week to take charge of the season music at Ihe hotel. Mr. Howard MacCaulcy is a now arrival at Courtney anil has a very fine voice, while Mr, VV. A. Owen needs no introduction to the Cumberland public, II, is earnestly hoped these artistes will be as well received as they w -re on their first visit here three months ago. The programme is given below: Trios "Song Without Words" .Mendelssohn "Au bortl d'un Roussieu" Boisdcffre illy Nit- Brook) MISS 8TEVEN8 .MISS WILLIAMS Mil OWEN Solo "Little Mother o' Mine" Mil. IIOWAUD MacGAULEY Solo "Mon Coeur s'ouvre a la voix" C. Sainl-Saens MISS OLGA MACALPINE Violin Solos (a) "Saint d'Amour" EJgar (b) "Cradle Song" Mauser (c) "Schon Rosmarin" Kreisler MISS STEVENS Solo "A Friend o'Mine" Weatherley Mil. IIOW.WtD MacCAULEY Solos (a) "Since We Parted" ' Allison (b) "Irish Love Song," Margaret Ruth von Lang (c) "At'Dawning" . Cadma i (d) "'Land o' the Leal" Foote (e) Sunshine" Turner MISS QLGO MAi'AI.I'INI' Violin Solo Meditation from Thais Massanetl miss ■-. G\ ENS Song "Peace" Gertrude Koss Page Two THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER May 15,1926. PARLOR SUITES in Fumed and Mahogany, well upholstered and moderately priced. OUR DINING SUITES CANNOT BE RE- PLACED AT PE SSENT PRICES 8-!'ie e Suites, quarter 1 oak, fumed, full box seats, leather upholstei 3d $225 and $200 In maple, fumed or golden finish $127.50 COMFORTABLE CHAIRS AND ROCKERS Uphol I red in I ather and tup'"try, ranging I*,-,.mi . . $18.0(1 to $.">9.00 ALUMINUM WARE We have a shipment sei ired as a special, due to arrive soon, Watch oui window for prices. WE CAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE Agent for SONORA AND BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS and HEINTZMAN PIANOS ft. McKinnon THE FURNITURE STORE Cumberland, B.C. Another Cable Between Mainland And the Island Si ■ ■ ■ * Take a Kodak With You WE HAVE THEM FROM $3.00 up ■ ■ HAVE YOU AN ALBUM ? NOW IS THE TIME TO GET ONE. FILMS DEVELOPED AND PRINTED BY AN EXPERT. FROST'S DRUG STORE I'linnc 23. CUMBERLAND. : ' ■ ' ■ ■ ?******&& ** ******* +eme*i*$$*$m e-#**memtm S. DAVIS Shne Repairer, Dunsmuir Ave.; 1 wish to inform tlie publlc that 11 am now In a position to repair by i machinery. Looli like new, !:ut wear longer. A trial will convince. SEE Wm. Douglas for Hay, Grain and Mill Feed Rubber Heels While You Wait. Also Baby Chick Feed and Al! S.DAVIS - Cumberland, 15. ('. j Kinds of Poultry Supplies. 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 gjHS^S? Pure Cascade Beer The Beer Without a Peer. UNION BREWING CO., LTD. NANAIMO, B.C. "Lend me article X, ultl man." "Sorry, Joe, but the best I run let you have Is article V." "Ratified without reservations! Slip mo the V." Ten loaves, three poundVof butter. mx tills of sardines and tour pies formed the loot which hungry thieves "lifted" from a cafe in Vancouver last Saturday night! Duplication of the submarine cable facilities between the mainland and Vancouver Island, by way of Point Grey and Nanaimo, has been decided on by the British Columbia Telephone Company. The cable has been ordered av.d is being manufactured specially to speculations by the \V. T. Henley Telegraph Works of London, England It is expected to arrive in Vancouvei towards the end of this year, ami the laying will be undertaken in the piing of next year, as soon as the (veather conditions are favorable. This Is the biggest piece of development construction to lie undertaken iy tiie company, outside of the Installation of automatic telephones in Vancouver, and will cost, together with the necessary land lines, ln the neighborhood of $5II0,000. Of recent months activity has been general in till parts of Vancouver Island, particularly In the district north of Nanaimo, and a corresponding growth of telephone trallk. Existing cable facilities Include two routes, one via Nanaimo and thc original via Bel- lengliam. laid In 1DH4. These have ..een taxed at times and the third cable will lie laid before the. "eei1 becomes too pressing. The present cable via Nanaimo was tlie first of its kind manufactured and the longest laid by any private telephone company, it is 32.6 miles In length and is laid at a maximum depth of 1,380 feet. As the manufacturers had not made such a type of cable before to be laid under such conditions, tbey refused tu guarantee its success- iul operation, and it was an anxious day when the submarine was put Into place. Not only did the cable prove very satisfactory, but the engineers of the B. C, Telephone Company were successful in developing, to use telephone terms, both a phantom and a 'ghost" circuit, so that today four telephone circuits are available via Nanaimo. It is because of the prompt service given over this route that telephone service now between Vancouver and any point on the Island is so convenient.. Previous to 11113 telephone service between Nanaimo and the northern end of the island was next to impossible, but today it is taken advantage of with no more thought than with a local telephone call. FIFTY MILLIONS FOR . LAND SETTLEMENT The Dominion Parliament has approved an additional appropriation of $50,000,000 to continue the work of the Canadian Soldiers' Settlement Board. It Is announced from Ottawa. Loans approved up to .March 31 aggregate nearly $59,000,000.. Fifteen thousand returned soldiers already have become land settlers and 36,000 additional applications tor laud loans have been approved by the board. Nearly one thousand applicants have completed a course of agricultural training, and six hundred are taking courses. The average loan per settler was $3700. THE WIDOW "1 regret to inform you that your husband was killed in action The troops were slowly tiling On a transport laying nigh, She kissed him, bravely smiling— lb- waved a bright good-bye, To him the din of battle, To liim Ihe joy of strife, To her the baby's prattle, To hoi* the lonely lite. oil, days that are ho dreary, Oh. nights tiiat seem so long. Oh. little heart so weary, Oil, soul without u song. She prays ihe God of Merc*,: "So merciful Thou art. 'Hum wilt mil take him trounne, Thou will not break my heart." As prayed Thy Holy Mother, For Thee upon the tin..:-. So prayeth now another To shelter her from hiss. "Oh Christ, who knoweth sorrow', I raise my prayer to thee. That on some bright tomorrow He will return to me." They tell It to her kindly. To ease her hurt nnd pain, But, oli, she reaches blindly For prayers that;seem in vain. "Dear God, I've beeti'so lonely, My very beat I've tried, And is tills my answer only, The news tbat he has died." Let us take up her burden, Let us take up her light, And surely 'tis her guerdon, As it's our pride and right. No arm is there to shield her, To bid ber sorrow cease; Her country then imisi yield her. Her heritage of peace. So now she calls upon you To show your heart is true. 'Tis a duty God laid on you, 'TIs the least that you can do. —C. J. B. Cumberland, 13. 0, 24th May Celebration SPECIALS FOR HOLIDAY WEAR Ladies' Department Georgette and Crepe de Chine Waists, in all shades, hand embroidered in beads, silk and wool, from $10.50 to $16.50. A large assortment of White Voile Waists, hand embroidered, $4.50 to $9.00. Jack Tar and Coat Middies and Smocks, in voile, repp, middy twill and Habutai Silk. Newest styles in White Pique and Repp Wash Skirts. Pullover Sweaters in fine wool, all popular shades; newest style bell sleeves. Silk Sweater Coats in all light shades, made in the newest style with detachable vestee. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Pana ma Hats at $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75. Newest creations in Children's and Infants' Headwear. A complete stock of Ladies' Summer Underwear in lisle and silk and lisle. Combinations from 50c to $3.00. Ladies' High-Cut White Canvas Shoes with leather soles, in low or hifrh heels; also Oxfords and Pumps. A complete range of Rubber-Soled White Canvas Footwear. INVICTUS SHOES SPORT COATS MILLINERY Men's Department Men's Two-Button Sack Suits, in brown, navy and grey mixtures, priced from $25.00 to $60.00. Young Men's Two-Piece Suits in Belted and Waistline styles, $20 to $35. A complete line of Boys' Clothing and Odd Bloomers. Newest Styles in Men's Boater Shapes and Panama Hats. Men's Caps in plain and novelty sport checks, in silk and tweeds. Men's and Boys' Sport Sweaters in navy, brown, cardinal and green. Men's Khaki Color Overalls, in all sizes: Boys' Khaki Color Bloomers, with Shirts to match, at popular prices. Child's Play Suits in brown, navy, cardinal and white, in cotton jersey sweater and pants style. Special value at $2.00 per suit. . Men's Neckwear in the newest novelties in flowing-end Silk Ties, Knitted Silk Ties and Reversible Wash Ties. Men's Canvas Footwear in white, black and brown. - Special Values in Men's White Leather-Soled Canvas Shoes. A complete stock of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Tennis Shoes and Sneakers, in black and white. CLUB BAGS, TRUNKS and SUIT CASES CUMBERLAND, B.C. >#<*X»X*X»>######^ WEEKS MOTOR COMPANY NANAIMO, B.C. Chevrolet Enjoyment ceases to be complete when you feel it is extravagant. The certainty that a car conserves your money—that - its every feature renders you the utmost service, is the most gratifying feeling about it. That is why more people buy Chevrolets in preference to heavier types that are a burden on the pocket- book. The experience of veteran moorists has proven that the Chevrolet affords you all the feelings essential to complete enjoyment. Pride in its appearance and absolute confidence in its dependability alone guarantee your peace of mind. Yet in addition the Chevrolet offers every riding and driving comfort and equipment convenience. These things are to be enjoyed equally in a Chevrolet as in other cars. But in the Chevrolet alone can you enjoy them at such low cost. That Is the peculiar attraction of the Chevrolet—all essential features other cars afford, but at lower cost. Do not entertain any doubts on this score. Give us an opportunity to show you how and why this is true. Weeks Motors Limited NANAIMO, or THOMAS HUDSON, Union Bay ■ .* o May 15, 7920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Page Three u THE ISLANDER Boxing Football Athletics PAGE OF SPORT CUMBERLAND TEAM NOW SOCCER CHAMPIONS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Wallace's of Vancouver and Cumberland United met in the final of the McBride Shield at Nanaimo last Saturday before 3,000 spectators, the largest crowd that has ever witnessed a football game on Vancouver Island. A strong wind was blowing from end to end when Referee Pearson lined up the teams. The line-up of the Cumberland was the same as played the previous Saturday. The Vancouver team had one change, Mathews playing in place of Mulaney at outside left. Wallace's won the toss and naturally decided to play with the wind in their favor, which meant quite an advantage. However, Cumberland was determined to keep them from scoring in the first half, which they succeeded in doing although at times Clark was tried hard, but Jock was always there and was equal to the occasion. Wallace's no doubt had the better of the exchanges during this half, but Cumberland's defence could not be beat and half-time was called with no score. It was expected that after the great defensive game put up by Cumberland in the first period that the local team would now walk away .with them, but Wallace's were quite fresh owing to having the wind in their favor in the first period, and put up a great fight in the second period against the wind, which, however, had fallen considerably by this time. Both goalkeepers were tried often and both goals had some narrow escapes, but after 25 minutes' play in the second half, through some fine combination play, Harrison sent 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 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. IlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII lllllllllllllllllllllll'li READ THIS-- The warm weather is here again and with it has also arrived a consignment of Bestov Electric Cookers. These little stoves are the latest thing on the market, and will save you much discomfort this summer by allowing you to prepare your meals without the necessity of lighting your coal stove. Before purchasing these stoves we considered the question of price very carefully, and finding the usual grill stoves way up in price and beyond the means of the average housekeeper, we looked around for something that was serviceable and at the same time reasonable in price. We found what we were looking for in the BESTOV, and are pleased to offer these useful little appliances to you at the following prices: Plain finish $5.25 each. Semi-nickle $7.25 each. Full nickle $8.25 each. These different finishes are all equally serviceable, the only difference being in the finish. SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOW. Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Phone 75 P. O. 314 the ball to Boothman, he taking advantage of same, placed nicely and beat Hughes all the way, the ball landing in the corner of the net, with Cumberland now 1 goal up. Wallace's were determined to equalize but failed, although both goals were visited in turn, and a fast game ended with Cumberland the winners of the McBride Shield and now champions of British Columbia. The following letter from Mr. Thos. Graham, which is self- explanatory, is greatly appreciated by the members of the Cumberland United Football Club: Cumberland, B. C, May 11th, 1920. Mr. Nat Bevis, Secretary Cumberland Unitetl Football Club, Cumberland, B. C. Dear Sir,—As an appreciation of the efforts of the Cumberland United Football Club to place our team on the athletic map of British Columbia, and their success in bringing to this city the Championship of the Province, I am enclosing you a cheque for the sum of $100, which I presume will be found useful for general club purposes. With very best wishes for the future prosperity of the Cumberland United Football Team, 1 remain, Yours very truly, THOMAS GRAHAM, General Superintendent. At a smoker held in the evening under the auspices of the Upper Island Football Association, Mr. Leith, President of the B. C. F. A. presented the shild and medals to the winning team, also medals to the losing team. Mr. Thos. Graham, General Superintendent of Mines, accepted same on behalf of the Cumberland -steam. Mr. Graham also accepted the Island Cup, the trophy which goes to the Island champions, the honor which Cumberland now holds by defeating Victoria West at Nanaimo on April 17th. The trophies are now on display in Mr. Frost's Drug Store, Dunsmuir Avenue. KENNEL NEWS AND NOTES The writer of these notes has been struck by the large number of dogs In town, 8omc of them most excellent tlogs, yet the owners tlo not appear to care a "hang" about them. Amongst the goodtdogs the writer lias noticed iu Cumberland, bird dogs appear to predominate. I have noticed three iu particular Unit with a little care and grooming would tlo well on any show bench. Pomeranians at present ure all the rage ln Vancouver und adjacent dittos. If any nt' my readers are fortunate MlOUgh lo be utile tn visit tin- Spring Show In Vancouver ou 24th und 26tb Inst., tbey wlll see some of the very beat I'oms on the American continent I'olors most popular at present are black, orange, gable and chocolate ln the early days of the Pom tbe average weight was around 20 lbs., but has now been reduced*, some only Weighing 21.*, and 3 lbH. Pomeranian puppies at early age are very deceiving to the novice, us what appears a grey or a blue, turns out to be a black or sable. To buy a Pom -one tbat can be registered as pure-bred stock—get in touch with J. V. Jones, eare of The Islander. Nowhere lu the world lias the dog such unrestricted right of way as iu Alaska. In winter, when more than six hundred thousand Bquare miles of territory nre seated up in solid Ice, dugs nre almost tlie sole means of getting from place to place in fact, they seem necessary to life. The aristocrats of Arctic life are tbe mail teams in the service of the government. Bred a blich at lirst season mating, Sbe Is safe to breed from at any time later. It's risky, to breed matrons after two years old, especially Bulldogs, Hustons, Great Danes or Toy Spaniels. Constant use of the comb nnd brush Often keeps disease away, llo nut wash tlogs often; good clean straw will help to keep him clean. If white, dry dog cloau with borncic powder. Hub in well and brush dog hard after. The executive of the Cumberland United Football Club are now arranging to hold a concert and dance in tho Ilo-llo Theatre on Thursday evening, May 20th, for the purpose of presenting the medals to all the players of the team, and celebrating the success of the team for the season 1919-1920. Mr. Thos. Graham, tlie Hon. President of the club, will be asked to make the presentation. The Mayor and Aldermen will be asked to take a seat on the platform. A large and varied programme is now being arranged and a good entertainment is anticipated. The following telegram was received from Mr. J. M. Savage General Superintendent, Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited: Victoria, B. C, Thomas Graham, Esq., < May 10th, 1920 Cumberland, B.C. Kindly extend my heartiest congratulations to the members of the champion Football Team of British Columbia. J. M. SAVAGE NOTICE. Owing to an error in previous notice to owners of dogs, the date ot discount on dog tax is extended to May 15th. On or before that date the tax is: Dogs, $1.00; females. $2.00. After that date: Dogs, ?2.00; females, $3.00. Unpaid dog taxes are now overdue and owners who neglect to obtain a license are liable to be summoned. Police are authorized to destroy all dogs running at large without license tags. Tags can be obtained at the Post Office. C. J. BUNBURRY, Chief of Police. Sandy Chapman UNION BAY Car for Hire Night and Day Prompt Service and Careful Delivery. Charges Moderate. FOR Fire, Life and . Accident Insurance THOS. H. CAREY Cumberland, B.C. LADIES DOLLED UP TO SEE CARPENTIER Four or live thousand persons saw Georges Carpentier box four rounds Uinares, at the Arena iu Toronto on Saturday lust, nml wore greatly Impressed by tho champion's cleverness. The Krentjiman took pains to demonstrate Hint be is an adopt in all phases of the many art. The attendance was representative of tlie prominent business men and of fashionable society, Including several hundred ladies, gowned for tiie theatre. NEWMARKET STAKES WON BY ALLENBY NEWMARKET, ling,. May. II. Tin* race for the Newmarket stakes at one mile and a quarter, which is conBtd- crctl a trial race Im- (In* coming In I'by, was won here by W. Raphaol's bay colt Allenby, by Bayardo out of Tagllo, Sir !•". Paget's Paragou was second and Lord Londonderry's Rolumetis wtis third. WELLS KNOCKED OUT BY JOE BECKETT Joe Ileckctt knocked out Bombardier Wells lu the third round of their fight for the British heavyweight championship in Loudon Monday night THE PRIZE LISTS for tbe COMOX AGRICULTURAL and INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FALL FAIR arc now ready for distribution mid may lie obtained from the Secretary, Airs. O. J. Hardy, Courtenay. ADVERTISE IN THK ISLANI'Klt Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shue Ili-pairlng a Sueeinllj. CUMBERLAND. B.C. Why Pay More? Mr. Ford Owner, buy your parts from us, and you get Ford protection and service. We sell only genuine Ford parts, at the best prices.. Pinion $2.20 Axle Shaft $3.90 Drive Shaft $5.50 Crank Shaft $17.60 Front Spring $4.(50 Rear Spring $12.10 Tintken Bearings for front wheels, set $9.50 Chevrolet Muffler,*-: installed $7.95 We have a large stock of Tires to choose from at the old list prices. Cumberland Motor Works J. H. CAMERON, Proprietor. Cumberland, B.C. Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load) __ .$5.00 Our Motto: TO PLEASE A barber has four times the shaving on Saturdays If people would get their hair cut during week days it would relieve tlie Saturday waiting. CUMBERLAND BARBER SHOP A. CAT/!, Proprietor Marocchi Bros. Grocers and - Bakers Cumberland ami Courtenay, B.C. Lb 80 No. 8-25189 OYSTERS VENDOME CAFE The House of Quality. inn- motto: 'in please Oysters, Steaks and Chops Also Oysters, oyster Loaves nnd Trench Fried Potatoes tn take home. Boxes for Ladies. Open liaj ami Mghl. Advertise in the Islander—It Pays mi ■II Charlie Sing Chong Groceries, Dry Goods, Hoots and Shoes, Crockeryware and General Merchandise. CHARLIE HING CHONO, Ce berland HONG CHONG & CO., BevLU "GAS" SELLING AT 95c CENT IN ENGLAND reusing i more lu connection with ibo in price of gasoline, which is set'mis question lor 1'n i i, liiiihiii: than on Ibis continent, the Loudon Board of Trade recently prepared a ver comprehensive report doullng -.villi the costs nf production and transportation, which was published in full in the Luutlon Times. GUBolltto was advanced a few weens ago ill i-ili,,"...,,",. the prk-o there now being from !iu to US cents retail per gullou. STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. -LJ Pa-ire Four THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER May 1920. Illlllllt illlll!iill!i!:!l!li!i;;:!!llllllli:!l!l!!!i:illlll niiiiiiiiiii ■EM ILO-ILO THEA il!ill!!Jill!lllllllllllllllilllllllllllli Saturday, May 15 Monday, May 17 'Blue Eyed Mary' | BRYANT washburn 1 'Love Insurance' SUNSHINE COMEDY ililllllllllllliiiiiii IlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Tuesday, May 18 GERALDINE FARRAR UllllllllllllllllliniP'l IN "The World and Its Woman " Interesting Facts About Canada We have the largest fish hatchery in America—capacity 90,000,000 eggs- situated at Port Arthui Ont. We have the most extensive sea fisheries in the world. We have the largest grain mills in the British Empire. We have the largest unbroken stretch of wheat fields In thc world- - 1100 l>v 300 miles. We have tbe largest and best grain conVeylng system ln the world-situated at Montreal. - We have one of the thickest ,oal seams yet discovered—47 feet—at Stel- larton, Nova Scotia. Think this over next time your hot water pipes freeze We have the richest nickel and as l.estos mines in the world. The C. P. R. dam at Bassann, Alia„ Is the largest Blngle project of Its kind on the continent. The Quebec bridge span Is the lone; est of Its kind in the world. Wednesday, May 19 William Russell 1 Thurs.-Friday, May 20 & 21 Constance Talmadge ■ IN- •IN- This Hero Stuff' I 'TWO WEEKS' iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin "The NEW SERIAL | COMM ENCING 11 =Hi ,1 BETTY I COMPSON | GEORGE | LARKIN *=•*■ Co-St**>rs IlllllllllllllliliilllllllllU USUAL Terror Wednesday i of the Range" i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'ii PRICES We are the chief forest resources of tlie British Empire. Unfortunately nearly two-thirds of the original Umber has been destroyed by forest tires — chiefly due to carelessness. Our pulpwnod resources are tlie largest In the world. We are (lie second largest country In pulp and paper production. We have more water power than any three European countries put together. Our per capita development In this respect Is second to Norway alone. Power produced on the Cnnadlan side of Niagara Falls is 400,000 burse- power. Ninety per cent, of our avail able water-power Is running waste. We are running fourth in the world's cheese production race—in 19111, 190, 000,000 lbs. We have the largest and most beau tlful national parks in the world. The Rock Mountain Park is 1,800 square miles in area. Our national wealth is $2,000 per capita. Only $200 less than that of the United States. A BUYER'S LAMENT Break, break, break, For it's broke I surely am, Since a dozen ft eggs I'm buying And two or three pounds of ham. 0 well for the man in Fiji That he pays little heed to the rent O well tor the gypsy lad That he dwells more or less in a tent! And the bulging ships come in With their cargoes of spice and tea; But we sigh for the days of the % hose And the butter that used to be. Break, break, break, The market's a rising sea; But the tender grace of the Simple Life Will never come back to mc. ' Opening Announcement SPECIAL OFFER For thirty days, commencing May 8th, I will make Twelve Good Photographs Black and White or Sepia, size 4x6 inches, mounted in suitable mounts, for the sum of $14.00, and will give Free of Charge an s"ioi„iiniargement from same Negative (mounted), colored in natural colors. Come and see me and let us talk it over. Geo. Barton, Photographer Cumberland Nest to thc Big Store CANADA'S AREA is ONE-THIM) OK WHOLE (IK BRITISH EMPIRE c EXOMETER FOR TESTING SETTING EGGS I Canada has of 8,835,1112. in estimated population Her area is 8,729,665 I iquare miles, which is larger than that i of tbe United States and comprises j one-third of the British Empire, OI I this great domain fully 2', tier cent. Is unexplored! There are only twojier- ,-otis to each square mile. JUVENILE CANDOR. "These modern French' fashions," said Lady Duff-Gordon, "reveal many beauties, but tbey also reveal*many defects. "A young Bchoolmarm, dressed in a skirt of the brevity that fashion prescribes, was explaining to a class of hoys the adverb 'slowly.' "To make her explanation clear tlie .^ehoolniarm walked slowly across the platform. Then she smiled and said to a freckled youngster: " 'Now, Tommy Ferguson, bow did The sextimeter Is the latest novelty In poultry circles. A demonstration given recently showed it to be apparently a most effective method for solving the important matter of the poten- ii:il sex of eggs. So reliable has it teen found tbat one big firm in the 'United Stales guarantees that 85 per eent. or the eggs It sends out after testing will be of the sex desired. This instrument Is simplicity itself, consisting of a little metal cylinder, polnt- <■ 1 nt one end, suspended from a disc tiiitt is held ln the hand. It is very light In weight and when held over an egg it Indicates the sex by swinging backward anil forward when It Is female, while il adopts a circular movement in pronouncing an egg to be male. If the egg Is Infertile It does nut move at all. GOT OVER TIIE DIFFICULTY. "No," said the old man, sternly, "I will not do it. Never have I sold any thing by false representation, and I will not begin now." For a moment he was silent, and th clerk who stood before blm could* see that the better nature of his employer was fighting strongly for the right. "No," said the old man again. "I will not do It. It's an Inferior grade of shoe, and I will never pass It off as anything better. Mark It, 'A Shoe Fit for a Queen,' and put it ln the window. A queen does not have to do much walking. MUST BE "MILK" COWS; "MILCH" TOO GERMAN " 'Knock-kneed, mum,' piped little j Tommy, A tree which was planted in Kew gardona about nun bore fruit for the Inst time at tlie end of last year. ilie record sum of £1200 was realise,! at a t:o ,t III London In aid of 11.e Printers tensions Corporation. WASHINGTON, .May 14.—Secretary Meredith of the Department of Agriculture has handed down an important decision in the use of words. "Hereafter It wlll be 'milch cow' and not 'milch cow,'" his opinion reads. This decision marks the termination of a controversy In which etymologists in the department have had not a little Interest. Those in favor of sticking to "milch cow" cite the Bible and" other good English books. Friends of "milk cow" argue that milkmen, cattlemen and others ln every-day touch with cows prefer that form. The deciding argument, It Is said, was that "milk" Is "more strictly an English word, while 'milch' was akin to German." A copy of a Vancouver 6c stamp, unused, was sold in London for £74. UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout/iy Electricity. WILLIAM JONES Cumberland, B. C. License No. 10-1606 LEN I). PIKET Ex-R.A-F. Practical Electrician. Wiring etc. All Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Phone (13. DR.R.P.CHRISTIE DENTIST Phone 116 * Offlce: WILLARD BLOCK CUMBERLAND, B.C. New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKEJ.Y .1. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. License No. 5-1172 PALMISTRY AND PHRENOLOGY MRS. YOUNG OS.*! Hastings St.. \v.. Corner of Granville. VANCOUVER, B.C. D. Campbell's Meat Market Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy! Veal, Pork and Million. —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. 9-3802 WANTED WANTED—Will purchase Toy Chinese or Japanese Dogs: Chows, Pekinese, etc. Must be young dogs. No fancy prices. J. V. Jones, c-o Islander Office. tf WANTED—Room and board by gent, or room with breakfast and supper. Apply Boarder, 0-0 Islander Ofiice. 1-19 Mrs. II. B. Tribe, of Courtenay, licentiate of tlie ltoyal Academy of Music, London, Eng., will take pupils for singing and the *|olln, starting from May 1st, 1920. Phone 4SY, Courtenay, B.C. FOR SALE FOR SALE—3,800 feet of Kiln-Dried No. 1 Flooring and V-Jointing; cheap for cash. Apply Box 83, Union Bay, B. C. .' " 2-20 FOR SALE—FOUR ACRES OF LAND with three-room dwelling, bam. garage nun inner buildings! one aud a half miles from Cumborland. Price reasonable. Apply A. R Wes- FOR SALE: RESTAURANT KITCHEN range and a large counter. Apply P.O. Box -l»7, or Phone. ±05. SEVEN HOUSES FOR SALE CHEAP Easy terms. For particulars see T. E. Bate. Phone 31. PRIVATE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD Furniture, and oilier things. Mendel ssohn piano, Gurney Oxford stove, Goods can be seen by railing at Mr. Jos. Tait, Penrith Ave., Cumberland. SEVEN HOUSES TO SELECT FROM at prices from $5C0 to $1200. T. E. Bate. Phone 31. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD home cheap? If so, see T. E. Bate. Phone 31. MENDELSSOHN PIANO FOR SALE, in good condition. Apply Mr. Joseph Tait, Cumberland, B.C. FOR SALE -3-ROOMED HOUSE. Cash or terms. Apply to B. Pearse, City. U&y IS, 7920. THE LUMBE&LAND ISLANDER Page Five u For the Dining Room or Library substantial articles mean comfort and lifelong service if you select OUR FURNITURE We have all the newest designs and most favored woods in Furniture for every room in the house. Come in and see our display. T. E. BATE P.O. Box 275. CUMBERLAND. Phone 31. ADVERTISE IN THE ISLANDER-IT PAYS CRYSTAL WHITE SOAP PURE VEGETABLE Still at the old price 10c. CAKE Mumford and Walton Grocers, Cumberland. . ijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijl Fred's and Joe's Place CUMBERLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL THE ATHLETIC AND SPORT- ING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT. WAVERLEY HOTEL The House of Quality. Phone 69. Cumberland, B.C. Make Your Telephone Service More Effective Anyone will acknowledge that promptness in answering the telephone is a courtesy shown the caller. Promptness can be made more effective when you announce who is speaking, with perhaps the name of the firm. Not only is it a courtesy to the caller, but it helps your own business—it shows you are responsive, appreciative. British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited. "LOVE INSURANCE." If one likes romance in tbe form of a motion picture lilni. it is certainly to be bad at the ilo-llo on Monday next, ■-vben Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, "l.ove Insurance," is to be presented. The romance starts when Dick Minot, tbe role played by the star, while no his way down to Florida to promote a wedding between an English nobleman and an American heiress, which his employers have insured, meets by chance a beautiful girl and has a flirtation with her. The plot thickens when Dick finds that the very girl with whom bo has fallen in love is tbe heiress In question. Betwen love and duty, be appeals to his employers, but he is forced to sacrifice love on tho altar of duty. Just as the girl is about to Ih; married lo the nobleman, she bears of Ills bet with Lloyds on their marriage, which results in her denouncement of both the suitor and Dick besides. Dick leaves tor home and discovers tbe girl also on the train. Passing through the town of their first acquaintance, fond memories again sow the seed of romance and they are reconciled. . . . KMMITH FREE CONCERT. The concert in New York's famous Temple of Song—The Metropolitan— a few weeks ago, was tlie 1,000th free concert given under thc auspices of a newspaper, The Evening Globe, of New York. The Globe concerts are gala nights, the best artists are engaged and no expense is spared; addresses are given, and immense crowds join the huge auditorium. John C. Freund, editor of "Musical America, during the course of air inspiring address, said: /The u Irjje culture of any nation will h* raised by development of the love or*music." "Music belongs to all humanity, its divine mission is to cheer, console, uplift, to humanize and civilize." "It is the universal language, begins where words end, and whispers to us of immortality." Concluding his address, Mr. Freund answered his own question, which proved the climax of the evening, "What is the world try?" but "the cry of a better life." It is estimated that over two million people have attended the Globe concerts. ' a" * * * GERA1DINE FARRAR TRIUMPHS IN "THE WORLD AMI ITS WOMAN" Geraldine Farrar's new Goldwyn picture, "The World and Its Woman," by Thompson Buchanan. Is thc biggest production in point of setting, story and emotional content, in which she has yet appeared. For the picturiza- toin of this tremendous story, Goldwyn has surrounded Miss Farrar with as flue a cast as it is possible to obtain. Her husband, Lou Tellegen, plays the leading male role. Frank Lloyd, who ranks among the best directors iu thc profession, was chosen to guide the production. Moreover, the expenditure of thousands of dollars for the erection of single scenes evidences the care and elaborateness with which the picture was made. Moreover, specialists on Russia were engaged to assist Hugo Ballln, the art decorator, in designing the massive settings in which the picture abounds. The result ls perfect fidelity in locale, In costume and In spirit. The story of "The World and Its Woman" deals with the rise of an American girl in Russia from a position of obscurity as the daughter of an American engineer, to tbe enviable role of the greatest prima donna of the Petrogrand Opera. During Iter rise, which is consummated just before the revolution which overthrew the Russian dynasty of the Romanoffs, the customs of the aristocracy, their indolent and pleasure-seking lives, their Intrigues and their sports are all set forth in dramatic form. Later, when the Czar lias been deposed, the city of Petrograd Is seen in the tbroeB of revolution, and the fumous prima donna has turned her energies from entertaining tlle aristocracy to caring for poor children. One of the most effective scenes presents Geraldine Farrar singing the exquisite "Mirror Song" In Thais. . . . 110,000 FOR EACH CONCERT Caruso will receive $10,000 for each night he sings in Havana; Cuba. He will sing twelve times there during the opera season. Subscribers will pay $35 for a Beat and $1,200 for a box. giiiiei!!;:1 a-r I A QUESTION OF INCHES, William Russell the "Flying A" star bad thc idea that be might be able to borrow a captain's uniform that bad Been real service, for use while enact ing the earlier scenes of "This Hero Stulf," iu which Russell lias the part of Captain November Jones, Just returned from overseas. However, "Big Bill" happen*! to stand six feet two in his Hole- proofs and Is correspondingly broad ross; so when a week's »w.roh failed to discover a* uniform big enough to accommodate bis Inches, he had to set his tailor to work. Then Bill and Director King got their heads together to see what they could do to that perfectly nice, new suit to make It look as though it had been through the mill. "This Hero Stuff" comes to the llo- Ilo Theatre on Wednesday night next, and is a sparkling, laughable, breezy five-act comedy which fits the star's . style as snugly as the uniform does ' I his figure. It's a merry satire in which the author, Stephen Fox. takes a little fling at heroworship. and the hero takes any number of flings at various aud sundry Individuals who happen to Insert themselves into his personal affairs. One of the loveliest and most exciting scraps ever mined figures lu the fourth reel. Caught' unarmed and alunc by a gang of desperadoes Russell eludes cupture by leaping to a table, catching a pendant chandller chain, swinging back and forth like a pendulum until the next chandller is within Ills reach, and (bus progresses to a stairway at the other end of the long room, from which point of vantage be Is able to handle his assailants singly and effectively. Don't miss "This Hero Stulf" if you enjoy a joyful comedy, with a real man putting up a real man's light nnd winning a real girl Into the bargain. * a . "TIIE TERROR OF THE RANGE." The attention of the Department of Interior at Washington has been called to a series of raids conducted by a gang or marauders iu the West—cattle have been rustled, bouses burned and pioneer bands wiped out entirely by this gang whose leader is some unknown bandit who is always disguised by wearing thc head of a wolf. John Hardwick, a U. S. Secret Service man, is finally called in by his chief and ordered to proceed to thc scene of these depredations and endeavor to run down the outlaw band aud capture its mysterious chief. Hardwick is instructed to go in thc role of a tenderfoot, so he proceeds to the ranch ot William Martin iu the centre of the district which has suffered most from the raids of the wolf- faced man and his gang. Martin, who is blind and of a domineering nature, runs bis ranch, the Bar O, with a roil of Iron. Tom Nordykc. an old partner of Martin's, who is pu'ralyzcd and speechless, lives with him on bis bounty, as does Thelma Martin, his daughter. "Tough" Mackenzie In .Martin's manager, and "Big Jake" Ryan Is foreman. Hardwick lu his tailored riding clothes seems a real tenderfoot when he arrives at thc Martin ranch ln the Sierras und he Is immediately made the butt of many rough jokes by thc cowboys. Finally Tough Jake, who Is leading his tormentors in their rough fun, arouses Hardwtck's anger and they engage in a bitter struggle which does not go to a decision since Thelma appears and orders them to stop. She then conducts Hardwick to her father, who agrees to hire blm providing he can ride. When thc lest comes Tough Jake provides an outlaw horse which Hardwick manages to subdue aftct1 a spectacular exhibition of rough riding. Tough Jake is disgusted, as he expected Hardwick to fall down on the job of subduing the outlaw and he imme diatcly becomes suspicious of Hardwick, who he knows is not a tenderfoot. Meanwhile reports continue to pour In telling of new raids by the wolf-faced leader, who is known as the Terror of thc Range, and bis gang. Hardwick makes cautious Inquiries but Is unable to secure any information from the cowboys us lo the Identity of the gang leader. If Ihey have any theories they keep them to themselves. Finally a lone survivor of a pioneer band that has been wiped out by the bandits comes in and when Hardwick wants lo take some of the men and go out on the trail Tough Jake forbids him to leave tlie ranch. Nordyko, tin* paralytic, continually sits and gazes at nn old painting of his wife and time and lime again he shows thnt he wauls to reveal some great secret, hut as he can neither (Iilk nor write Ibis Is impossible. Ills mind runs back, however, and at the end of tills episode Is shown a bit of his secret—it Is another raid of the Terror years before and Nordyke's wife is shown writing a note to her daughter, Thelma, telling her of great riches which belong to her. Then the gang swoops down and burn tlle house aud shoot down the mother and wound Nordyke so tbat he In left an holpteas cripple. "The Terror ot the Range" wlll he shown nt the Ilo-llo on Wednesday of each week. A DANCE Given by the Management of the Ilo-llo Theatre May 24th GOOD MUSIC GENTS, $1.00 Ladies, Amusement Tax 7 ■-,:;,;■'.■■. -->,.ii'...„;;«', .L*'"~,:,-S:,,j... *7-~;-*7.." t Automobiles That Stand the Test WHEN considering the purchase of an automobile, be sure you select a reliable car—one that will stand the test. We are agents for THOS. WEEKS of Nanaimo, and we carry the following reliable makes of automobiles: Chevrolet, Dodge. Chalmers, Hudson Six, Cadillac. We also specialize in REPUBLIC TRUCKS and TRAILERS of 1 to 5 tons. THOMAS HUDSON UNION BAY, B.C. NOTICE In the County Court of Nanaimo holden at Cumberland: In the will of the late William Roy, deceased, Take notice that by order of His Honor Judge Barker, made the 14th day of April, 1920, David Roy of Royston, B.C., was appointed executor of the last wlll and testament ot William Roy, who died on or ahout the 24th day of February, A.D. 1920, at Roy- Bton, B.C. And further take notice that all claims, hills and accounts against the said William Roy, deceased, duly verified hy affidavit, must be presented to tne snld David Roy for pay.nont on or before Ihe 17th day of May, 11)80, and hat all debts and accounts due tbe said decedent must he paid to the said David Roy on or before snld 17th ds\ it May. P. P. HARRISON, "f Cumberland, B.C., solicitor foi lb-- v 11 bin-named executor. SECTION "I". VOCATIONAL LOANS. OF COURSE. Visitor: "And are you the little girl who was bom iu India?" Little Beatrice: "Yes." 1 Visitor: "Ob, what part?" Little Beatrice; "Why, all of inc." LAND ACT. Niitlcr nf Intention In I.ciim- I,and. In Nelson Laud District. Recording District nf Nanaimo, and situate one mile In a tiyrtherly direction from Union Bay, on Bnynes Sound. Take notice tbat Arthur K. Water house of Port Alberni, B.C., occupation merchant, intends tn apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of lot eleven (11); thence In a northwesterly direction, following the shore three thousand eight hundred and fifty feet more or leBs to the northeastcorner; thence east five hundred (500) feet more or less to the low water mark: thence in a southeasterly direction paralleling the shore to a point cast of the point of commencement; thence west to the point of commencement, and containing forty (40) acres, more or less. A. K. WATKRIIOUSK, by bis agent, F, O, Riley, i Dated, March J:iUi, 1,1120. Itciriiliiliinis lie Loans tu Vocational Re-Trniiiliig Graduates Starting lu Business Authority: Order-in-l nun- oil I'lira. (A) P. I. 2880. (1) Applications for loans not exceeding $500.00 free «[ intoroat, for live years, for the purchaae of 'mils and equipment will in* dealt with under ihe following provisions: (n) Loans will only he made to those men who have satisfactorily completed a re-training j-nurse witli the Department of Soldiers' Civil Ru-estnlillsll- ment. ami wish to start in business In line with Hie training they have received, and who nre unable to do so without auch assistance, Ih) Loans may only be made for (lie ai-liuil purchase by the Department ni Tools and Ki|iii|imeut necessary t' establish such men in business fur themselves, or in partnership with ioma other person. icl Applications lor loau intuit be made within four (nouths from January 1st. 1020, or two months from date nt completion of re-trainlng course, wblchovor is the later. Id) All applications for loans will tic forwarded I" the Director of Vocational Training, marked ior tin* attention of "Loans Officer," (u) Men who havo already received loans from Hie .Soldier Settlement will not be eligible for loan uiidor P.C. 2329. (t) Under no circumstances will cash loans be made. Under Sub-Section "B". "Those with h disability due to or aggravated by War Service and whose pre-war training or education has been Interrupted by War Service Jnd who are iu need ol assistance for the purpose of continuing such training or education thus Interrupted," muy get further fnformallou upon application to the Loans Branch, Dept. S.C.R., Central Building, Victoria, B.C. W. C WINKKL, A.D.V.C, Page Six THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER May 15,1920. SPECIAL WING TODAY ■ ON LY 1 1 av made arrant em ■: ■ Co -1"' Victoria, High-Class Cumberland, with a large a Dresses, Coats and Skirt;, t tomers an opportunity of m goods in a range which shoul Our locality would not warra as: ortment, hence above arr; with Messrs. Scurrahs & Ladies' Outfitters, to visit sortment of Ladies' Suits, his giving our many CU8- iking a selection of choice 1 meet your requirements, it us carrying such a large ngement. LADIES' SCiTs'in Serge, Tricotine and Gabardine. LADIES' SPRING COATS Rose, Navy, Brown, 1J< made from Silvertone, t Gabardine. LADIES* DRESSES in Crepe gette, Satin and Serge. SKIRTS in Wool Plaid, Serga in shades of Sand, Fawn, acock Blue, Pekin Blue; overt Cloths, Velours and ,' de Chine, Taffeta, Geor- Tweed and Jersey. THESE GOODS WILL BE OX DISPLAY TODAY AND THIS EVENING ONLY. Phone 134. DRYGOODS & GENTS FURNISHINGS Personal Mention James M. Savage, General Manager of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, accompanied by Mrs. Savage, Mrs, Thonras Gore und Mrs. A. C. Plumerfelt, arrived from Victoria on Friday and arc gnosis at Beaufort House, the ollicial residence of tho Canadian Collieries, The Rev. W. Leversedge, of Anyox, .ill arrive In Cumberland on Tuesday nexi io lake charge of Holy Trinity liurch during Hie absence of it.-v. P Mrs. It. Hao loft Tor Cowlchan on •londay to join Mr. Rae, Mrs, c. if. Drader, of Berkeley, Call- trnta, arrived In Cumberland on ['Unsday on q visit to her parents, Mr. E, W. tflcltlo roturned from , ancouver on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dick motored to headquarters last Saturday, accom.- panied by Mr. Dick's mother. *■■ t * I), c. McFarlane, puchasing agent of tlio Canadian Collieries Co., arrived in Cumberland by car on Sunday and re- turned Tuesday. Miss A. McDonald, who has been vi: iting Mr. and Mrs. W. (I. .Marshall at Royston Beach for the last two [months, returned to her home in Vancouver. * * • Miss Mary Elliott returned to Vancouver on Sunday. + * * Miss May Walker returned to Victoria on Friday's train. K*. * H< Mrs. II. Gordon returned to her home on Thursday, having spent about two ■iionths with her mother, .Mrs. J. Frame. Mrs. Phillips arrived on Tuesday's ..rain from Victoria on a visit to her ■ister. Mrs. J. W. Clinton. * * i* C. De Coeur returned from Vancouver last Saturday after a long illness. * * * Joseph Martin, K.C., at one time premier of B. C, arrived in Courtney on Tuesday ami returned on Saturday. AUCTION SALE For .Mr. George Stevens at his Ranch, Fanny Bay, on Wednesday, May 19th, 1:30 p.m. Till* whole in' Iii* vnlniililc Fiirin Stock, iiiiiluilliig 17 Dairy Cows mill Heifers, iiiiinj being newly freshened nr ahout to freshen: *.' l'enrllng llelfors* Holstein Bull) Tenni Horses; Harness., Wim.ni. Ploughs, Harrows, Mower, Turnip (utter, Will feet of Wire Rope, Cliiiins nml Blocks. Magnet Separator, Milk and ( ream C'linta and the usual effects. It 1,1. PARTK II.AItS HAY 111) HAD FROM THK AltTIOM-lKIl GEO. J. HARDY PHONE 10 COURTNEY, B. C. '.LAND HOTEL! Notice of Sale Courtenay Police Court News w M \i lilt III 1'lEI n, i*...| li-i.n GOOD ACCOMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE llumuiiuir A"*.. Cuiiilierlancl, IK* Canada Food Hoard License No, 104986 Besin Your Trip RigLt by selecting the shell th it A huntei if/o ncoasttocoi h iva ■ rov '1 d pcndable under '.\ conditions. Regal Shotgun Shells ;.'c a doub'c assurance cl ic fi r t!-. - in n who pi : ra balllstitc powder. ' ■ ■ . , cur y a full I i:.mu . an i Sovcrc i'n Shotgun Sholla and Onminl<-n Metallic CirrntliV.-s — <■ h backed by alwbll-.'D'-tn . ('. II. TMIBKI.I, Tenders are invited for the purchase of of Lot 2, Mock 15, on Dunsmuir Avenue, next to G. W. V. A Lot. now owned by the Corporation of the City of Cumberland, who are the holders of an absolute title thereto, which sale is duly authorized by the Corporation of the City of Cumberland Land Sale Bylaw, 1919, No. 1- T. MORDY, City Clerk. ir.~,^M— cr***"*..*)**' MAIL CONTRACT. SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the Postmaster General, will be received at Ottawa until noon, on Friday, the iMh June, 1920, for the conveyance Ol I lis .Majesty's .Mails, on Q proposed Contract for lour years. cle\en times per week between rUtfBEKLAXI) POST OFFICE AM) RAILWAY STATION 'rom the 1st July next. Pi Inted notices containing further information as to conditions of pro- posed Contract may be seen and blank forms of Tender may be obtained at the Post Office at Cumberland and at the office of the undersigned. 13, II. FLETCHER, P, O. Inspector. POST OFFICE INSPECTOR'S OFFICE VICTORIA, B.C., 7th .May. 1920. t. C. WHITE LEGliOH.V EGGS FOR hatching after March 25; bred from splendid laying strain of two-wr-old hens and selected vigorous cockrels. Setting $1.50, per 100 $9.00. II Tow- ler. Coiirt-Pniiv >*'' The hearing of the charge of causing grievous bodily harm, laid by Mr. J. Hicks-Beach against Mr. David Roy, which has created great interest through this district, was heard before .Magistrate Hames at Courtney Tuesday evening. It appears that as a result of a wordy warfare between the complainant and the defendant, Mr, Hicks- Beach received several fist blows, resulting in some damage. It was imposible to conclude from tiie evidence just who was the actual .tggresbor at the commencement of the fracas, .Mr. ttoy contending thai ...e complainant had attempted1 to assault him, and that he had struck in self-defence, while the defendant con- j tended that the defendant commenced ! hostilities. [ The magistrate contended that un- | der the circumstances he could not lind that Mr, Hoy was guilty of assault in respect of the first part of the mixup. bnt found him guilty of a second assaulj in having at a later period during the encounter struck the complainant several blows which were not. In Ills opinion, necessary for bis lelf-defence, The court room was well crowded, very keen Interest being shown in the proceedings, as both parties in the ai- t'atr are old-time residents nnd very ..ell known through the district. The outstanding feature of the trial .-.as the exceptionally severe cross* : xatnlnatlon whirl, both complainant and defendant had to undergo at the bunds of the opposing counsel. The line imposed by the court was $25 and costs, which was promptly paid. Mr, Paul P. Harrison appeared as counsel for Mr, Roy, while the complainant was represented hy Mr, .Joseph Martin, K.C., and Mr. Theed Pearse, TENDERS TENDERS will be Received by Mr. ('. J. Bunbury of Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, not later than noon on the 28th of .May for the erection of a Great War Veterans' Hall. Plans and specifications may be procured from th* Construction Engineer's oifice of the Canadian Collieries Co. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. A, OWEN, Architect. Cumberland, B. ('., May 14th, 1920. Seasonable Fruits ORANGES, 40c., 80c., $1 & $1.20 per doz. LEMONS, 50c. per dozen BANANAS GRAPE FRUIT New Spring Vegetables Rhubarb, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce Cucumber, Radishes, Green Onions Phone 38. Simon Leiser & Co. Limited. SThe Instrument of Quality JB onorA CLEAR AS A BELL .^Tl We beg to inform the residents of this district that we have been appointed sole agents for the SONORA PHONOGRAPH. In our store you will find a complete 'line of the;*e beautiful musical instruments in all styles and finishes, and to suit every pocket. Our stock comprises probably a larger assortment than any other music house in Canada or U.S., having the choice of all lines handled by the three other Fletcher Music Houses in Victoria, Vancouver and Nanaimo. Today you will find in our'show rooms from thirty to forty Phonographs all different in stvle and price to make your selection from. In addition to the SONORA we handle TEN of the World's most famous instruments, including: The New Edison The Edison Amberola The Gerhard Heintzman The McLaggan The Cecilian The Columbia The Harmonic The Symphonola You only purchase an instrument once, so it is essential that you do so where you arc not limited in choice, but where you see and hear something entirely to your satisfaction and requirements. Wc arrange easy term* on all instruments and will be pleased to demonstrate either in your home or our show rooms and you will be absolutely under no obligation to buy. PRICES RANGING FROM $35.00 UP Special Offer A BEAUTIFUL SONORA PHONOGRAPH, COMPLETE WITH TEN 10-INCH DOUBLE-SIDED RECORDS (TWENTY SELECTIONS) $25 c^ $12.50permonth THE GEO. A. FLETCHER MUSIC COMPANY CUMBERLAND, B.C-
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