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Provincial Lil THE "•* V* ^^AUf,' ISLANDER With which Is consolidated the Cumberland News. TWENTY-NINTH VEAR N i. 30. <u«iONlfc?n''ABtr> CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. W. J. BOWSER ADDRESSES CUMBERLAND MEETING Assails Oliver Government for Unbusinesslike Conduct of Affairs of Administration and Prodigal Waste of Public Money on Futile Land Settlement Schemes for Returned Men—"Spending Money Like Dr'urtken .Sailors." A large number of people gathered at the llo-llo Theatre on Tuesday evening lo avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing the Hon. W. J. Bowser, leader of the opposition in the provincial legislature, who had promised to addi-ess the electors of Cumberland on his journey through the Comox district. This is the lirst time for some years that Mr. Bowser has met 'a Cumberland audience, and he was well received and listened to with keen attention. It is generally conceded that there are two sides to most questions, but after hearing^ Mr. Bowser's lengthy talk on the unbusinesslike administration of the Oliver government, it would appear that there is only one side to the question as to who should bear the title of premier after the next election—though Mr. Bowser concedes that Mr. Oliver would make a good leader of the opposition, and he-is devoting much time and energy towards attaining that desire. His Worship Mayor D. R. McDonald occupied tho chair, and made a few introductory remarks, introducing the speakers. The flrst gentleman called upon was Mayor Duncan of Courtenay, who had a seat on the plat form. Mr. Duncan is one of the oldest old- time residents of this district, who made some amusing remarks on the Cumberland of the very early days; he was delighted to note tlie progress the city was making. Charles Oraham Calls the Government Unbusinesslike. Mr. Charles Graham wus then called upon for a few words. On arising the genial superintendent was greeted with warm applause from all parts of tlie house. "Last November a Conservative convention was called in Vancouver," said Mr. Gftham, "nnd oul of a possible 470 members, 400 of thim were present— which speaks well tor !hc Conservative parly of Uritish Columbia. It at least proves that Ihey are by no means dead. .Mr. Bowser was the unanimous choice for leader of the par.ty iu Briiisli Columbia. He is here lo speak lo you tonight and will deal wilh the record of the past few sessions since the Oliver government went Into power. "There is no doubt whatever that Mr. Bowser Is the one lit and proper person lo head the administration of this province, by nnson of his large experience of political afllnirs, Before British Columbia can gsi ahead along prosperous lines, there will have to be better men at the head of things in Victoria. We cannot expect to have the wrongs adjusted, or any reduction iu the heavy taxes we are paying until we have at tlie head of tilings men who have vision and initiative- men who aro able to look into thc future. With men such as these at the bead of affairs there will be no question as lo thc prosperity and business advantages of British Columbia." Bowser Has Represented Vancouver for .17 Years. Mayor McDonald then called upon Mr. Bowser to address the audience. Ttie former premier, on arising, was accorded a splendid reception. "It is now somo four years since I bad the opportunity of addressing the electors of Cumlierland," snid Mr. Bowser, "und that was in the memorable campaign of 1910. lt is hardly necessary for mc to refer lo the results of that campaign. I have been in Cumberland since, but this is .my lirst opportunity of addressing a meeting here. Since being a member of parliament I have made It a •point, between sessions, of going through the different parts of British Columbia in order to meet tlie people and find out local conditions. "I have-represented Vancouver in the house for seventeen years, and have no better recommendation of my standing iu (he province iu that I have never been defeated in that city, lt is llie best test of* a man's ability when those who know him best have confidence In him. I have received a very large amount of criticism, both from my political opponents and from (he press of the country. They have overlooked nothing. But I Imve committed no great political sin, despite tbe fact that my political enemies h political sin. I have made tlie best fight I can to defend my political character, and as far as I know no crime lias been brought home to me during tiie last seventeen years. Political Slump Responsible for Change of Government. "In the year 1916 there was a political slump in this country. There was lirst a depression in 1918 which was caused by real estate speculations, then the wur In 1914. With the leaving of Sir Richard .McBride, Ibe like of whom we never had ln B. C, and we shalt never have again, the reins of ollice fell Into my hands, and I was not in a position to measure up to his standard. With my enemies continually kicking, I was relluvd from ollice. 1 came back to the Legislature with a large majority against nie. I lay no complaint against the peoplo. When In 1010 I was relieved from office I took my defeat like an Anglo-Saxon. J have since been leading the Opposition with a small minority in the Legislature. As leader of tlie Opposition I thought things would be different for me. It was for me to point out tlie shortcomings of the present administration; to try to keep this government on the straight and narrow path; to go through the various parts of the province and find out local conditions exlstlng*amoug tbe people. Continued on Page Two. They Stand Indicted C.P.R. Officials Visit Cumberland C. J. BUNBURY. "It's a long, long night of waiting Till our dreams all come true." We used to sing it in Prance and It meant the world to us; far more than you, kind folks, can imagine. We sang it loudly aud sometimes out of tune, but each man In his heart sang It with longing and with faith—longing for the dawn of the ghastly night of waiting, of cold, of tilth ami pain, aud faith iu the promises of those we left behind. The night is over; we have finished the task you set us and we have come back to you and asked you to make good your promises. Have you dune so? It is not your fault, we know- yon .to whom we now appeal, as you appealed to us four years ago. The blame lies with an incompotent and, I say it'openly on behalf of my comrades, a dishonest government. If the present provincial government is not in itself dishonest, then they stand indicted aB the most incompetent body of men who ever undertook to conduct the business of a province, or Indeed of any private firm or corporation. If our present provincial government Is dishonest or incapable in any branch of their department, then It stands to reason that they are not cap- llile or lionest enough to conduct the business of the province which tihey control. "Quod erat demonstrandum." The whole tale of Incompetency and dishonesty will perhaps never be told, but the following are a few actual facts which we returned men wish to bring to the attention of our friends those friends who stood by us ln the past aud through their own personal efforts and donations enabled our dear ones to at least keep the wolt from tbe door until we returned to take up the burden. And we all trust that those same friends wiil once more come to our assistance, and Incidentally for their own good, for though Continued on Page Seven. Excursion to Powell River Hope to Engage Charmer for Trip Across Channel on Wednesday, Aug. 25. If arrangements can be made with the C. P. R. for the charter of the S.S. Charmer the Cumberland Masonic Lodge intends to ruu an excursion to Powell River on the evening of Wednesday, August 25. Lute Traiii From Union Bay. The intention is to run a train from Cumberland to Union Bay to connect with the steamer. On return from Powell River the train will bring the excursionists back to town. Full particulars will be announced later If satisfactory arrangements cau be made. HON. JAMES DUNSMUIR LEFT ALL TO HIS WIDOW On Tour of Inspection of E. & N. Railway—Guests at Beaufort House. A special train conveying Mr. D. C. Coleman, vice-president aud western general manager of the C. P. It., and other officials came up-island frnm Duncan and Nanajmo on Monday. Mr. Coleman, who paid his first visit to the Island last year In company of tlie president, Mr. Beattle, was accompanied by Mr, H. K Beasley, general superintendent of the E. & N. Railway. Opt. J. W. Troup, manager of the B. C. Coast Steamship lines. Mr. James M. Savage, general mun- ager of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Ltd., was the guest Ot Mr. Coleman from Victoria. At Union Bay the C. P. R. oillclals left the special train and motored with Mr. Savage to Beaufort House, where they weie his guests ou Monday niglit. There they met Mr. H. S. Fleming, president nf the Canadian Collieries, and Mr. Thos. Graham, general superintendent. On Tuesday morning they motored to Campbell River and on to Forbes Landing. The Canadian Collieries have large holdings In this district aud Mr. Coleman wished to see the nature of the country through which a proposed extension of (lie line would pass. The party returned to the special train at Courtenay In the afte-noon. Mr. Coleman said that Mr. Beasley was pleased with the results of the daily train service on the whole, and the vice-president was entbusiastic as to the beauty of the district. Tlie party paid another visit to Beaufort House before leaving on tbe special train which left Courtenay at mldnigbt. AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS WILL EXCEED ESTIMATES Additional "Tarvia" Ordered and Work Now Proceeding—Double the Amount of Original Estimate Required—Owners- and Tenants Are Asked to Double Their Subscription to Fund- Improvement Will Greatly Benefit City. As, the amount of "tarvia" necessary to complete the dressing of Dunsmuir Avenue is double the amount quoted by the company supplying the material, the council has ordered another 75 barrels, which is now being applied and the road should be in good shape for trallic in a few days. , At the meeting of the City Council Monday last a few of the business men of the city attended and joined in the discussion on the matter. While there was some slight difference of opinion as to who should bear the cost, all were of the opinion that the work must be completed at once. His Worship Mayor McDonald occupied the chair, Aldermen Bannerman, Brown, Parnham, Wier and Thomson being also present, while Messrs. G. W. Clinton, W. Gordon, T. Rickson, J. Aspesi, C. H. Tarbell and W. Henderson also attended. High School Examinations The results of the annual examination tor entrance to the high school were announced by the department of education. The list of the successful candidates in Cumberland ls as follows: Douglas Sutherland 651 Etta Hood * 660 Edith Hgod 639 Emma Mussatto 633 Harold Thomas .'. 624 Douglas 'Partridge 617 Beatrice Bickle 608 Agnes O'Brien 606 Thomas Graham 593 Victor Spencer 585 Edna Marsh 582 Abby Column 578 Mary Liddell 650 BEAUTIFUL PIANOS ON SPECIAL SALE Cumberland Music House Has Sterling Instruments on Show At a Very Low Price. Rev. James Hood Called to Mainland Pastor of Local Presbyterian Church May Accept Call to Fort Langley. Rev. James Hood, who has been minister of. the. Presbyterian Church in this town for the past eight years, has received a call to the Merivale and Fort Langley congregations in the Fraser Valley. The cajl was presented to* the Westminster l'resbytery at its 1 meeting in Vancouver last week bj Rev. J. C. Alden of Cloverdale, formerly of Union Buy and Denman Island, who is acting as Interim moderator of the vacant congregations, Mr. Hood has not yet olllclally received the call, which has lo go through tli») hands of tlie Victoria Presbytery first. The many friends of the genial pastor here would be sorry to see lain go, LEAVES ON HUNT FOR HIDDEN TREASURE OFF CHARLOTTE ISLANDS The will of the late Hon. James Dunsmuir who at his death was regarded as British Columbia's wealthiest citizen, was filed this week in the Supreme Court at Victoria., Mr. Dunsmuir has left all to his widow, although he expresses the hope that the property will subsequently be divided among thc children. Thore tire nine children now living. No mention is made In the will, which was made on October 15 1917. of the amount of money or property Involved. With stories of sea-hidden treasure on the. lips of waterfront salts, Steve Madllison, woll known Vancouver diver, has sailed for an unnamed spot north of the Queen Charlotte Islands in tlie little gas boat Delmai'tin, purchased frum the Seattle Packing Co. Mr. Madison located three wrecks on the west coast of Vancouver Island Inst yenr, one of them reported to be the hull of H.M.S. Condor, which disappeared twenty years ago witli all hands and lefl no trace of her fate. No Intimation of the destination of tlie Delmartin was given. She car- I'l cd a salvage crew and gear. MILLION TONS OF SUGAR HELD IN CUBA FINANCED BY BANKS It Is said that a million tons of sugar Is being held in Cuba for a still greater increase in price, and that American bankers are assisting the profiteering by making loans on the hoarded goods. What dealers in musical instruments say is a wonderful bargain, ls the "Regent" piano on display this week in the Geo. A. Fletcher Music House, Cumberland. This piano has a beautiful tone, and Is of decidedly pleasing appearance—an instrument that anyone would be proud to own. The price at which this instrument is quoted ,is a surprise In these days of high costs. The tl nn has a limited number of these piano for sale at this price and those at all interested in pianos arc invited to step In and look the Instruments over, as the special prices will only last for a few days. . Another inducement la that these .pianos are free from the luxury tax. The 'mayor said thc business men had been Invited to be present to discuss the situation and give their views on the matter. He was sorry to see so few present. The amount of "tarvia" estimated by the company and ordered on that basis, was only suflicient to do the top block. While the company told tho council thut the material would cover tlie road ut the rate ot one gallon to three square yards, il had only worked out at half that, consequently they needed double the original estimate. Aid. Thomson Bald the city had to order more "tarvia" and finish the job. Now the council was looking tor the finances, Mr. Gordon wanted to know what ratio the owners ot property affected were paying, and was Informed that lt was 35 cents a front foot, whilo the tenants had contributed f 10 each. It was stated during the meeting that all the amounts promised had been paid, and only two land owners living out ot town had not yet been heard from. • Mr. Gordon said he would like to sec Uie work finished, but thought the figures worked a hardship on the tenants. He felt sure the ownerB would raise the rent on account of the Improvement. Aid. Brown said the Council had come to the conclusion that this was the best and fairest way to treat the matter. The tenants got the benefit as the dust was kept out of* tlieir stores. He did not think the amount was too much. Mr. Gordon said the owner got the benefit, as It made his property more valuable, and he would raise the rent. Mr. Rickson differed. If tenant paid his share lie would not raise tlie rent. Tlie tenant had a riglit to help as well aB the landlord. Aid. Bnnnerman said this matter was discussed before. '%v suggestion came from the business people themselves. It was to fhe interest of those renting, and he felt sure the rents would not be raised in consequence. Mr. Gordon: "Bet your life the landlord will do it every time." He was uot kicking about paying a $5 or $10 bill. He just wanted a matter of justice. Mr. Clinton did not see that there was much room for talk at all-'MRvas OWNERS OF DOGS SHOULD TAKE WARNING Owners of dogs who have not yet procured provincial licences for tbe current year will be well advised to attend to the matter at once, as no less than twenty persons have been before the provincial magistrate recently and lined for their negligence. Lady of the House I to new cook)- libit 1 want to tell you right now, I'll iiaVe no love all'airs . Girl—Yes. ma'am; 1 can understand thtH. very well—at your age. VOTERS' LIST CLOSES NEXT SATURDAY Those persons who have so far failed to place their names on the now Voters' List are reminded that Saturday next, July 31st, is the "last day on which registrations can be received. Registration forms must be in the hands of the District Registrar by that date. the best thing to go ahead and get the work done. Ho did not think It ever could be done at the original sum. The people In the second block were entitled to the work. Tlie council must go ahead and the citizens must buck the council up. Mr. Tarbell said he felt as Mr. Clinton did, Now tbat the work was starteii they must go ahead and get it done. He thotight It a good scheme to roll It again and help bind the road. He was quite willing to. pay Ills. Bhare for a good street. The mayor felt quite convinced the street would be quite satisfactory when II had a chance to bind. Heavy Truffle inverted. The concensus of opinion was that It was best to roll thc Btreet after the tarvia was applied, and then apply another light coat In the spring, when they should have a first-class road. The new road had been cut up a bit the flrst day it was opened owing to some heavy truckB' with narrow wheels using It, one of which had a heavy load of wood. The drivers of theso truckB have been requested to use other roads until the avenue Ib properly oot. The mayor said quite a few who were not present had signified their intention of paying the additional sum necessary. Aftor the road was completed it would be a good thing for the city and all concerned. The delegation then withdrew and the council took up Its regular business. Fire Wardens, Alderman Brown said the extra lire hose had been' ordered and tlie city would booh be iu first-class stiape as regards fire protection. Waterworks. Aid. Bannerman reported ro tho work done on the dam. The dam had all been completed and fixed up, but it had developed a leak and It would be necessary to draw the water off again to do the necessary work. Aid. Thomson said the dam was a fine job and tlie citizens should be delighted to have such a line dam and waterworks—it was one of tlie finest in the country. It would hold a million and a half gallons. Tlie council will protiably make a tour of inspection of the dam as guests* of tlie Water Works Company. ' PROVINCIAL POLICE COURT Before Magistrate John llalnl. Four residents of Chinatown were charged with having liquor lu their stores and were each lined $50. A Chinaman wns lined $25 for carrying concealed weapons, Twenty owners of dogs hnve recently been fined for not taking out provincial dog licences. Before Magistrate Baird on Tuesday, J. Idlens, agent for tlie Imperial Oil Co. Ltd., wus chaiged by Provincial Constable Mortimer with carrying on business as a merchant without a llecnee. The magistrate dismissed the charge, on tlie ground argued hy Mr. P. P. Harrison, counsel for the defence, that lie was not a merchant bul an agent. REPAIRS TO WHARF AT CAMPBELL RIVER Tenders are called by tho Department of Public Works for repairs in the wharf al Campbell Kiver. Tenders must ho received at the Office in Ottawa by Tuesday, August 17. Further details will he found ln an advert! ment in another column. Masonic Lodge at Port Alberni Newly Organized Lodge Receives Charter—Large Gathering of Masons of Island. A delegation of Masons from the Cumberland district, Including Messrs. I). It. McDonald, ('has. Graham, Chas, Parnham, T. Rickson, 3, Rickson, Geo. Michell and Keaiy journeyed to Port Alberni on Saturday last to take part in the ceremonies of Installing a lodge In that town. A very successful and enjoyable evening was held in the .Masonic Hall. wb«n the lodge, newly organized, received its charter, The Master Masons from every lodge on the Island were present. Mr. Frank IJurd of Vancouver, a member of tho Grand Lodge, was present. About 60 members from outside lodges wero in attendance. OUR GARDEN HOSE BORROWED OU STOLEN Tbe person wbo "borrowed" the garden hose* from the grounds at Tbe Islander Office one night this week is requested lo return the same ut once, THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER July 24, 1920. PIANO SPECIAL FOR TEN DAYS ONLY Here is a Piano at a remarkably low price but of a particularly high standard. The Regent has a beautiful tone and is well finished throughout. The Price is only $385 FREE FROM TAX With increased cost of production and taxes, we are not sure how long we will be able to sell this instrument at this price, so intending customers will do well to decide while there are a few in stock. CONVENIENT TERMS WILL BE ARRANGED In addition to the above we have a few Pianos at Tax Free prices: The GERHARD HEINTZMAN, which needs no introduction, as many hundreds have been sold in this district. The MENDELSSOHN, in mahogany and fumed oak finish, at a snap price. The CECILIAN, full toned instrument, at S575. Convenient terms arranged. The HAINES BROS. Piano, at $575. We have a full stock of all other lines and will be pleased to demonstrate when.vou call. CONVENIENT TERMS ARRANGED GEO. A. FLETCHER MUSIC COMPANY "EVERYTHING IN MUSIC" BAPCO The Best Paint Value on the Market Made from pure white lead, linseed oil, zinc and color. Thoroughly mixed, right proportions, spreads right; weather resisting, even under extreme conditions. PUT IT ON RIGHT—IT'LL STAY. Bapco Floor Varnish GIVES YOUR FLOOR A HARDWOOD FINISH. A perfect lloor varnish—does not show up white when scratched. Defies heel marks. THE FINISH THAT MAKES YOUR FLOOR SMILE P. 0. Box 279 T; E. BATE CUMBERLAND Phone 31 W. J. BOWSER ADDRESSES CUMBERLAND MEETING Continued from Page One. "1 only wish the government of today could see their duly as plainly as I see mine. Their position and mine is entirely different. I am travelling around among the people entirely at my own expense, and in a large country such as this it amounts to something. But this must he done in order to hecome acquainted with the local condition of the people. Were they to do this they would find just how the people view their government. It is for that purpose I am iu Oumber- laud tonight, liy associating with the people oue finds out their needs aud requirements, and hy finding out local conditions wrongs can he righted. I venture lo say 1 have visited more ami reached more parts of the Comox district than my friend, Mr. Hughie Stewart. How can the puhlic business of this community be carried on satisfactorily when the needs of the people are not studied? Mr. Oliver is a man fur whom 1 have tlie greatest regard, but his ability is along one Hue and that is tearing down. His position is certainly not as leader of the government. How can you expect to have your puhlic affairs handled hy inexperienced men? What with my previous experience in the government, and surrounded hy proper men chosen to assist me, I am in a better position than I have ever been before. I have had a good opportunity of studying the needs of the people. You will understand that when a minisler of the present government visits different parts of the province he is on the defensive—the local people assemble and pour out their needs, their abuses; it means a bridge here or a road there, and so on; whereas a leader of the opposition can visit the different parts, meet deputations of the boards ot trade, and find out the actual needs ot the people—not their imagined requirements. "Just as some people had set their hearts on throwing Bowser out, they are going to throw Oliver out with the same jolt. Look around you anil see what you are going to do to improve the state of things. As my friend Mr. Graham has already stated wrongs cannot he righted with an incapable government. Referring to the mines, Mr. Bowser said we have as minister of mines Mr. Wm. Sloan, who had for several years heen a representative in the federal House. In 1916 he was at once going to establish smelting works throughout the province. His many promises of smelting works, iron works and assay offices *-ere rash. He was not in earnest. In 11*20 we had the same number of these works in existence as in 1916, and that was none. Mr. Sloan bad made promises about removing the Chinamen working in the mines of Nanaimo, but there were is many Chinamen working there now as in 1916. Mr. Bowser said he was very much interested the other day in reading a synopsis of Henry S. Fleming's speech before the Cumberland Board of Trade. He said they owed a debt of gratitude to Mr. Fleming for bringing it out of the atmosphere of government hot air in which il had always been enshrouded. Mr. Sloan - had placed coal, iron and oil lands under reserve, thereby discouraging Ihe prospector, the very man they ought to encourage. The United States had found that this was a great mistake, and so would B. C. Speaking of British Columbia game. Mr. Bowser said he had always felt that the game was one of Ihe most valuable assets of tlie province. It created a sporting spirit. The government should put money into tlie protection of game. Visiting hunters spent a lot of money hunting big game. They hired guides, autos, horses and all the incidental expenses ran into a very large sum. At the same time it gave our own people the opportunity of enjoying the best of sport at small cost. Mr. Farris did away with the game wardens and placed provincial constables in charge. The duties of constables were to keep order in the country, nol protecting game. Game has to he sacrificed for want of sufficient protection by game wardens. Government ruts On roll Tux. Speaking of what the government had done iu the way of taxation, the speaker said they would remember the obnoxious poll-tax of $3.00 a head. His government had come to the conclusion that there was no justification for it, nnd did away with it. The Oliver government had not only reestablished it but made it $5.00, And tlieir plea was that Bowser had left things In such a poor financial state that it was necessary to put on the poll-tax again, and at the same time increasing the amount. Prodigal ExtrnTAgnnce. Mr. Bowser said the government had spent money like drunken sailors. He quoted the figures of the civil service salary list, showing that in 11)10, when he left ollice, it was $1,064,000, hut in 1920 it was $3,20^000, and as the revenue was only about twelve million dollars it took 25 per cent, of the total income to pay salaries to administer the affairs of less than 400,000 people! As to the government's method ot borrowing. Mr. Bowser said that while they were fioaling loans at 6 per cent, these bonds had to be paid in New York, and with the exchange rate it would probably represent 9 per cent, interest. (•roup Government. The speaker warned his hearers against the dangers of group government. As a result of mental conditions partyisms had beeu shaken. These conditions had obtained before the war aud they had grown since. They saw the resull in Ihe group government in Ontario aud Manitoba, and it was a disastrous day for any go\> ernment when the man who way premier must appeal to groups for his support. "I would rather," said Mr. Bowser, "see Mr. Oliver go back to office with a good working majority than see him have to cater to a number of groups." Soldier Settlement Failure. Speaking of the returned soldier problem, Mr. Bowser said the Oliver government was forced into it against their will and in a hurry. They started lo clear up land of questionable value, employing a large number of men to do it, and they promised them title to the land. Many of them had been on the land for two years and they did not yet know what the land was to cosl nor had they title to anything. The government daren't tell them the cost, because there had been reckless expenditure, and many ex-officers who did not know much about land had cushy jobs. The government had spent between $300,000 aud $400,000 in Courtenay and not a single soldier had got title lo his land yet. The same failure had ailended all their efforts in the soldier settlements, said Mr. Bowser, aud the government had spent one and a half million dollars of cold cash iu their land settlement policy and not a soldier had title yet. At Merville the government had permitted men to come into the scheme who were not qualified as farmers, at the same time knowing they could not get aid from the Federal government. Speaking of the Southern Okanagan scheme, Mr. Bowser said he made the statement that at the end of five years ther would not be a single returned soldier on the area. Men of Ability Needed. Mr. Bowser made a strong appeal for the people to send hack to parliament men who were big enough for the job, men who had made a success of their own business— men who had constructive ability. They should use their strongest endeavors to induce the right men to stand for election. If this clas sot' men were returned they would be of material assistance to him In carrying on constructive legislation in the province. They could not send him too big a man to bring his huisness ability and experience in solving the problems of the Comox district and also of the whole province. SUGAR PRICE UI' MONTREAL.—The Hoard nf Trade Issued a bulletin announcing an Increase of the price ot suger per hundred pounds from $21.00 to $24.00. All Canadian refineries except the St. Lawrence Refinery have joined in tho Increase. COST OF LIVING STILL INCREASING IN BRITAIN The ministry of labor's statistics ahow an increase in the cost of living in the Uritish Isles of 152 por cent, above the level of 1914. 94,000 CARS BUILT IN CANADA LAST YEAR Sales of automobiles in Canada in 1919 totalled $100,000,000. Last year 94,000 cars were manufactured in Canada, and the output for 1920 Is expected to show increase of 35 per cent. Don't Experiment! SEND YOUR FILMS TO BARTON THE PHOTOGRAPHER Cumberland and Courtenay — for — . Developing, Printing and Enlarging. WE ARE .SOLE AGENTS WE ARE SOLE AGENTS Mrs. Haines'Orange Marmalade GOLD BAR FRUITS FREESTONE PEACHES, PEARS APRICOTS, CHERRIES Mumford and Walton Grocers, Cumberland. 1111 Luxury Tax Removed j from Electric Heating Appliances You will be interested to know lhat the efforts of manufacturers of Electric Heating Appliances and of others interested, have been successful in securing the removal of the 10 per cent. Luxury Tax on nickle- plated Electric Heating Appliances. We quote herewith a recent letter from R. W. Bread- I ner, Commissioner of Taxation, to a manufacturer of appliances: "In reply to your letter of the 15th inst., I may state that the luxury tax applies to articles plated with gold or silver adapted for household or office use. Nickle- plated electric heating appliances are exempt." Some of the more important arguments used were: 1st—In almost all communities of the Dominion of Canada it is actually more economical to iron, toast, cook, etc., with electric appliances than by any other method. The proposed legislation, therefore, would be taxing an economy rather than a luxury. 2nd—Appliances made from steel and iron require a covering of something to protect them from the action of rust. Nickle is the best and most economical for this purpose. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS COMPANY, LIMITED Whereas certain mischievously inclined persons have tampered witli Ihe valves on the mains of this company, thereby allowing a considerable amount of water to run to waste, we therefore wish to point out that it is a serious offence to tamper with such valves, and should the offending parties he apprehended Ihey will be prosecuted to the very fullest extent of the law. Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Phone 75 P.O. 314 AND AMATEUR DEVELOPING AT Frost* The Rexall Store CUMBERLAND r«- -MM July 24, 1920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Three (B THE ISLANDER SPORT PAGE Rangers Again Trim Nanaimo Only Team in League Able to Defeat Leaders—Have Won 3 Games Out of 4. NANAIMO.—The only team In (he Inter-City Summer League able to defeat the Nanaimo soccer players so far, on Saturday lust whitewashed the liub city bunch, scoring Iho only goal of the gome, The match was, to say the least of ft, disappointing to the supporters of the local club, says, the Herald, aud added oue more proof that though tlie N'anaiiuo forward Hue may be fast enough and tricky enough to be dangerous against any opposition, yet when it comes to scoring goals, whicb after all is the main purpose for which the forward line exists, they are far behind most, if not all, of (lie other teams in the league. Nanaimo had chance alter chance of scoring, particularly ln the flrst half when the game was almost entirely theirs, and though probably two score shots were made at the very lowest computation, not one of them cau.sed the Rangers' goal-keeper any trouble, for fully 90 per cent, of tbem were either wide of the murk or- else too high. The visitors, on the other hand, with far fewer opportunities, tested Routledge Ar fur more severely, for the shots which were given him to deul with were bearly all aimed straight, and would have scored had he not been there. To this cause, and this cause solely. Nanaimo can attribute her defeat by -the Rangers, the final score being l-l). The game does not call for very much detailed comment. Rangers started off at a rare pace,and forced a corner within the first three minutes of the game, but after this they never really looked dangerous in the flrst half. Nanaimo on the other hand pressed bard and both Hines anil Dickenson put in hard drives, the former being a trifle too high, while the latter was well saved. The Rangers then made a brief incursion into Nanaimo territory, and Routledge gave a corner which, however, was unproductive. Nanaimo went right back up tlie Held, aud from c. flue centre by MacMillan Hines put in a shot which would have scored to a certainty had uot one of the Rangers' backs got his foot In front of it just in time. Frum the resultant corner Hines sent iu another hot drive which just hit the outside corner of the net. Following the goal kick, the ball was again brought back to the front of the Ranger goal, and Dickenson drove wide. One of the Ranger backs, as the result of a melee in front of Ins own goal, was hurt and had to leave the fleld. but though tlie defence was thereby weakened, Nanaimo could nut get through, and halt time arrived with no score. The second half saw Rangers pressing from the outset, Within the first few minutes tlieir centre forward got right through with only the goalkeeper to heat, he shot wide. O'Unen wus then consplcluous on the Nanaimo righl wing, taking the ball right down the field and centreing finely, Ihe visitors only clearing al the expense of a cornei', which however was unproductive. Following the goal kick Dickenson had a shot from a hard position but was just wide oi' the post, and another corner to .Nanaimo followed immediately afterwards, this also being unproductive. Mid-lleld play ensued till finally the ball was sent out (o the Ranger left wihg, who passed in to his inside man. The latter drove for goal and Routledge had absolutely no chance whatever of saving, the ball going into the corner of tlie net. Rangers were thus one up after 2b minutes play. From this point on Nanaimo seemed to wake up, nnd the game became very much faster, the local team straining every nerve to equalize. O'Brien pill In a hot one which, however, went straight to the goal-keeper. Two minutes later, however, from a melee right in front of the Rangers' goal, he was culled on to save twice running. Tho first shot he dealt with well enough but he could not get the ball uway, and ere he bad time to properly 'recover, another hot one was sent in, and lie made u spectacular save, being on his knees on tbe ground as he did so. Comer after corner for Nanaimo followed, but there were none of them very well placed, and nothing resulted from any of them. Right up to the whistle Nanaimo continued to press hard, but were unable to score, and the whistle blew for time just ufter they had had another abortive corner kick, leaving the Rangers victorious by the only goal scored. CELTICS WIN 1-0; CHAMPIONS PROTEST Cumberland United made the journey over to Vancouver last week-end, to play their return game with the lowly Celtics. Owing to injuries to both Harrison and Wilkinson, the local team took the fleld with a weakened lineup.* The Celtics, on the other hand, had considerably strengthened their team, using a player by the name of Warburton at left half, who was not a registered player of the Celtic team. Manager Walker, as soon as he found out, promptly registered a protest. The protest will, in all probability, be upheld and Cumberland be given the two points. With the Rangers defeating Nanaimo last Saturday and Cumberland being successful in their protest, the local boys still have a cluince to top the league. Today's game with Nanaimo should be the stellar game of the season in consequence. Promptly on time the teams lined up, Celtics winning the toss. Give-and-take play followed for some time, neither team appearing to exert themselves to any extent during the first 30 minutes. Tlie game really started in earnest after Stubbart and Bannerman had made a great run oo the right, the final effort being a few inches wide. Then the Celtics exerted themselves, Grant and Bradshaw on the left, combining in great style, gave the Cumberland defence an anxious time, a couple of corner kicks resulting, both being easily cleared. Half-time arrived with the^ score 0-0. The second half opened much faster than any portion of the first, Stubbart, Bannerman and James doing great work. James went through on two occasions, his final efforts being well saved by the Celtics' goalkeeper. Nine minutes after half-time Hazel- dine received a lovely pass from the right wing, and taking lots of time, had no difficulty in beating Clark, putting Celtics 1 up. This reverse had a great effect on the Cumberland forwards; Wyllie and James, combining well, carried tlle ball to the Celtics' end, Wyllie placing over the bar when well placed. From the resulting goal kick, Celtics had a turn, but Clark was in great form and easily cleared, James receiving, and wilh a burst of speed went through on his own, scoring a lovely goal. In going through, however, he brought McNaughton to his knees, and the referee thinking the Celtics' full-back was hurt, stopped the game, McNaughton rising just as he blew tlie whistle. The goal was disallowed, the ball being thrown up instead. Again Cumberland forwards went down in great style, but they were not able to register the equalizing goal. During the scrimmage in the Celtics' goal-mouth, Carle, their centre half, handled the ball, the Cumberland boys claiming a penalty in no uncertain manner. The referee thought otherwise, though, and allowed the game to proceed. The last fifteen minutes of the game was all Cumberland's, keeping the Celtics on the defence the whole of the time, the local boys having the hardest of luck in not scoring on two occasions. Time was called with Cumberland pressing, leaving Celtics winners by the oild goal. Australian Champ Visits Dominion Harry Pearce, Single Sculler, May Row Against Eddie Durnan for Title. GRANBY WILL MEET LADYSMITH UNITED IN FINAL TODAY Another championship Bocce'r game is to be played at Nanaimo today, when Ladysmith United and Granby meet in (he final ol* the Nanaimo City and District League. Tlie game is being played in Nanaimo because in accordance witli tlie rules of the league a final must be played on a neutral ground. The kick off bas been fixed (or 6 o'clock, and it Is expe'eted that Mr. Lock of Victoria will referee the game. There ls keen rivalry between tlie teams nnd both nre out to win. They are evenly matched and both.endurance will have a lol to do with the decision, CANADA'S OLYMPIC TEAM IS SELECTED Team of Crack Track Men and Swimmers Picked to Rep- repesent Dominion. MONTREAL— Following the track and field trials on Saturday at the Montreal Amateur Athletic grounds the team that will represent Canada at the Olympic was chosen. The athletes selected, and the events they will compete ln, follow: Archie iMcDiarmid, British Columbia, 50-pound weight and hammer. John Cameron. British Columbia, decathlon and hammer. Alex. Ponton, Ontario, 100 and 200 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. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Fred's and Joe's Place CUMBERLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL THE ATHLETIC AND SPORTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT. An "able financier" is a man who is able to separate thc other fellow from Uis coin without Ihe aid of a sandbag. WAVERLEY HOTEL The House of Quality. | Phone 69. Cumberland, B.C. llllllllllll'lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH Harry Peace, single scull champion of Australia for thc past seveu years, is a visitor to the coast. There is a chance that he will make a match witli Eddie Durnan of Toronto for thc American professional sculling title, in which event he will go east. Pearce is one of the best known scullers In tlie world. He started in the rowing game over eighteen years ago and has met all of the leading scullers of the world, including Dick Arst and Ernest Barry, former world's champion. Pearce was with George Towns when the latter defeated Jake Gaudaur at Rat Portage nearly twenty years ago. The Australian oarsman competed twice for the world's championship and was defeated both times. He met Richard Arust on the Paramatta piver, Australia, and although beaten, made the record time of 5:35 for a mile iu this race. In Englaud in 1913 he was defeated by Ernest Barry. The latter lost the title to Felton of Australia but is now In Australia preparing for a return scheduled for August Pearce states that although Felton is ruling a 0 to 4 favorite, he believes Barry will win. "Barry is a better oarsman than Felton,'' declared Pearce to an Interviewer, "and I will look for him to defeat the Australian. Barry had a lot of hard luck ln their race in England, going through choppy water all the way, while Felton was in dead water." 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 VANCOUVER ATHLETES TAKE TROPHIES HOME FROM VICTORIA MEET Victoria is Baid to be devoid of trophies presented for athletic events, following the police sports in that city last week. In addition to the Times and Colonist cups, which the Vancouver police tug-of-war team took away, having won them for two seasons, Driver Johnston of the police department captured cups for the 100 and 320 yards races, while the balance of the cups fell to the G.W.V.A. entrants. Customer—I see that the barber up the street has-slashed his prices. Barber—Yes, and if he'd only con- line his slashing to prices his customers wouldn't holler. Ontario, 400 and 1,500, 5,000 1,500, metres. Hector Phlllipi 500 metres. Ed. Lawrence, Quebec, and 10.000 metres. Thomas Towns, Manitoba, 5,000 and 10,000 metres. Earl J. Thompson, Saskatchewan, 110 metre hurdles, 400 metres pen- thulou. E. C. Freedman, Ontario, walks. W. R. Kennedy, the Montreal Jumper, who ls sick, will be given an opportunity to take another trial later. up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of affluance 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. L— Advertise in the Islander—It Pays Is Your Car Equipped With The New REGULATION HEADLIGHTS ? Have you read the new Provincial Motor Act regarding headlights? The Act requires that all cars be equipped with a non-glare light. WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF REGULATION LENS IN STOCK Cumberland Motor Works J. H. CAMERON, Proprietor. Cumberland, B.C. Financial Statement of Cumberland United Football Club For the Half-Year Ending June 30th. 1920. RECEIPTS Jan. 18—Balance on hand $ 83.73 Jan. 18—Gate receipts, Bevnn v. Cumberland 6.6fs Feb. 1—Gate receipts, Thistles v. Bevan 10.00 Feb. 4—Gate receipts, United v. Bevan 5.60 Feb. 8—Gate receipts, City v. Bevan 9.50 Feb. 8—Gate receipts, Thistles v. Union Bay 13.75 Feb. 10—Drawings at dance 123.7" Feb. 10—Donation to dance 06.00 Feb. 10 Donation to dance 24.00 Feb. 15—Gate receipts, Thistles v. City 22.0H Feb. 22—Gate receipts. All Stars v. United 38.46 Feb. 28—Guarantee from South Wellington 240.00 Feb. 28—Balance from excursion to Nanaimo 20.55 Feb. 29—Gate receipts at Ladysmith 45.10 March 7—Gate receipts, Nanaimo game, McBride Shield 62.3" March 9—Received from U, I. F. A. "for medals 12ii.on March 28—Gate receipts. All Stars v. United 19.6" April 3—Gate receipts, Ladysmith game at Nanaimo 146.2" April II—Refund for meals 6.00 March 11—Gate receipts, All Stars v. United 7.00 March 17—Expenses from U. I. F. A. attending meeting 40.00 March 17—Expenses from B. C. F. A., < uinhclnnnd v. Victoria 168,76 May 1—Expenses from B. C. F. A., Cumberland v. Wallace's '.. 16S.75 May 1—Percentage from excursion tickets 51.60 May 8 -Gate receipts, final replay with Wallace's... .'143.2" May 8—Donation from No. 4 Mine Employees 226.50 Slay 8—Sale of rosettes 47 50 May 11—Donation from Mr. Thos. Graham .100.0" May 20—Drawings at concert 89.0" May 20—Drawings at dance 74.45 May 24—Donation from R. E. Frost 50.00 .May 24—Collection. Celtics v. Cumberland , 120.63 May 24—Cash drawn at refreshment booth 239.45 .May 24—Cash guarantee from Sports Committee 100.on June 2—Donation from C. D. Martin, Nanaimo 10,15 June 4—Sports Committee, lunches, May 24 16.2" June 5—Gate receipts, Hangers v. Cumlierland 162.10 June 12—Gate receipts, Celtics v. Cumberland 125.0" June 15—Tickets sold for injured players' fund 21.75 June 19—Gate receipts, Nanaimo v. Cumberland 667.25 Total $3.SS6.43 expenditure Expenses U. I. L„ final with Wellington al Nanaimo Expenses McBride Shield Ladysmith game. Nanaimo Expenses McBride Shield, Victoria West, at Nanaimo Expenses McBride Shield. Wallace's lirst game final Expenses McBride Shield. Wallace's 2nd gamo final Expenses Inler-Clly League game at Nanaimo Expenses Inter-City League giiine at Vancouver, v. Hangers I'riivelling expenses for players coming to Cumberland : Wages paid to players fur loss of work through Injuries and otherwise Goods for training purposes Footballs, shoes, suits, etc Delegates to Vancouver ami Nanaimo meetings Percentage of total receipts and affiliation fees to leagues Injured players' fund .. Iteferees' expenses Expenses for banquel and dunce. Feb, lo ......A'' Expenses concert and dame, Mny 19 Paid for Upper Island League medals Amusement tax to Minister nf Finance I'rinting and advertising Expenses for booth. May 24 !."Z™ Repairing football shoes :..J.""A Washing suits ' .-stamps, stationery and telegrams Work on football field ,.~ Ribbon for rosettes Miscellaneous expenses Balance in bank $ 18S.20 220.110 166.5" 111.50 269.25 162.11" 260."" 65.00 395."" 73.7" 161.06 128.25 64.SO 60.1)0 20.(1" SS.40 24.75 176.25 28.60 56.35 162.60 36.50 J2.2" 13.55 42.00 28.95 122.05 .747.83 Total j (8,886,43 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. We, the undersigned, have examined tlie accounts, books and vouchers of the Cumlierland United Football Club and found them correct. We desire to congratulate the Football Club In liuving two efficient olllcers. I.e., Mr. .Nat Bevis, secretary and "Mr. Thos. Watson, treasurer. Tbelr iiooks and records aro kept in an excellent manner. Signed -chas. O'BRIEN, T. MORDY, Four THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER July 24,1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE Manager and Publisher. BEN H. GOWEN Editor. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1920. HON. W. J. BOWSER For the first time' in years, the ■ Hon. W. J Bowser, Leader of the Opposition in the Provincial Legislature, httiored Cumberland with his presence and one of those scathing speeches for which the former premier is well known on Tuesday evening. Mr. Bowser has lost none of his old time aggressiveness, though he seemed to be suffering from an affection of the throat. Since his government was defeated in the memorable election of 191G, the Opposition leader has spent .considerable time visiting all sections of tiie province, getting, in close touch with the needs of the various districts. He is not hampered like the Premier, as Mr. Bowser said the other evening, by having to be on the defensive when visiting constituencies, being met by deputations who want facilities or favors of one kind or another. Mr. Bowser's journeyings should stand him in good stead when he is returned to power in the next election. Of particular interest to this part of the Island was the statement of Mr. Bowser that not a single returned soldier, under the land settlement scheme of the Oliver government, has got his title to the land he had taken up, and furthermore did not know how much the land was going to cost him! Glaring instances of prodigal waste of public money in the purchase of expensive land to be subdivided for soldier settlement were cited—and in some of these instances not a single soldier is today living on these lands, by reason of lack or water or some other cause making these projects entirely unsuitable for the purposes intended. The charge of unbusinesslike administration is evidently not without foundation. TARVIATING THE AVENUE Probably few citizens, if any, were surprised that the original estimate of amount of "tarvia' necessary to surface the two blocks on the avenue would be insufficient, though the fact that the estimate of the company supplying the material should have been no less than 100 per cent, out leaves room for suspicion. They informed the council that a gallon of "tarvia" would cover three square yards—in actual working it only did half that amount. Either the company's figures are not to be relied on or the material was used too freely. However, the work has got to be proceeded with and the citizens must back up the council by contributing more towards the necessary additional expense. The improvement is a great asset, not only to the business houses facing the street but to the whole community. If the government exhibited more business ability and less politics they would have experts and advice available to struggling municipal councils, whereby these bodies could get reliable data and guidance on such projects. Good roads are the greatest asset a city can have, and should be built to last for decades, not seasons and years. Be sure to get your name on the new Voters' List before it closes on Saturday next—then you con vote to make "Honest" John Leader of the Opposition. Mr. Bowser strongly recommends him for that position. We spoil the story by reading the last chapter first. It was an all-wise Providence that prevented us from reading tbe last chapter of our own life story. The kauri, New Zealand's most valuable lumber producing tree, will lie exhausted at tbe present rate of cutting in live years, its principal use Is in the spnrs of ships. POUNDING ALONG Hon. Arthur Meighen, the new Premier, who in his speech on the budget painted a pathetic picture of the helpless condition to which Great Britain had been reduced because she decline! to surround herself with a high tariff wall, might profitably digest the series of articles now being issued by a big financial institution in New Y'ork, on her remarkable recovery from the effects of the war. One of these articles points out that British total export trade for the lirst half of 1920 amounted to almost three and one-half billion dollars, or approximately one and one- half billion dollars more than the amount of exports for the first six months of 1919. British exports for the first half of the current year exceeded in money vnlue the export trade for the entire year 1913. Continuing, the Now York company asks, "how has Great Britain in so short a time nfter tlie war, succeeded iu making so great a recovery of ber world trade?" It inswers its own question by explaining the steps taken by the government, tlie banks and tlie Chambers of Commerce far back as 1911 to finance traders aud thus keep their businesses In operation. A week or so ago Otto Kalin, the well-known American financial authority, on his return from London rather startled New Yorkers with the statement that American industry would have to organize soon to meet a formidable Invasion of its home market from Great Britain. Those descriptions of Great Britain's commercial activities and economic strength from eminent authorities are In striking contrast with Mr. Meiglieu's dismal picture of Mr. John Bull as a decrepit old "remittance man." ou the verge of economic oblivion, because he declines to adopt tlie fiscal policy which has had so triumphant a vindication in the countries of continental Europe, all of whom, by the way. are being carried along on the backs of the same Mr. Bull. —Victoria Times. COAL PRODUCTION IN THE DOMINION Canada possesses aboul one-sixth of tlie estimated world reserve of coal, and nearly one-third of that of the United States. The output in British Columbia for the year 191S was 50S.5S9 tons, valued at $11,494,681. In 1919, however, there was a considerable reduction in the quantity mined, due largely to strikes and labor difficulties, the output for thc Dominion being: > Tons. Value. Nova Scotia 5,702,316 $21,920,047 Alberta '■ 4.9S3.730 18,184.429 British Columbia 2,129,202 12.316,610 Saskatchewan 381,976 S34.35S New Brunswick 177,976 792,876 Yukon 1,100 . 4,400 13,676,300 $54,051,720 From present indications the production for the current year will equal, if not exceed, that of 1918. In 1919, Canada imported 17,308,837 Ions, valued at $61,160,799. as against exports of 2,070.«5i) tons, valued at $12,43S,SS5. Thehe is obviously scope for liberal development. Prevention is belter than investigation. The man who lives for himself alone lias little to live for. Oil prospecting by airplane is being carried on extensively in Arabia. Mesopotamia, Palestine and Persia by Great Britain. Newspapers cannot be purchased in sonie parts of Siberia without a pel-mlt. Bituminous coal mines in France are ten times what they were before tbe war. The United States consumes three times as much sugar per person as do European countries. Women have been made eligible for the Victoria Cross, tlle most highly valued British military honor. The finest crops since the war are growing in Germany and every available piece of land is under cultivation. Good advice never kept anyone from slipping on the pathway of life. We need the ashes of experience for tbat. The Japanese population of California has more than doubled in the last ten years, says Governor Stephens, of California. With snake necklaces entwined tabout their necks, several society women qf Paris appeared recently In a fashionable restaurant. Tlie sick and lame of the wealthy and the poor of Toronto filled to capacity the Episcopal Cathedral when J. M. Hick- son, who Is reviving the doctrine of spiritual healing In the Episcopal Church, appeared there. Thousands claim to have experienced healing under his ministry. Sale of City Lots SEALED TENDERS uro'Invited for the purchase of: Lot 2, Illnvk 15. Muy 622A L"l s, lllnek K, .Map 622A Lol 7, lllock 4, May 522 In the corporate limits of tlie City of Cumberland, as authorized in the City of Cumberland Land Sale Bylaws Nj. 1. 1010, and No. 2, 192", to .each of which of the aforesaid lots the City of Cumberland holds an Indefeasible Title. Tenders must be sealed and forwarder* to the City Clerk. T. MOKDY, July 0th, 1920. City Clerk, tf TEACHER WANTED Experienced teacher wanted to teach First Division, Mill to Public School. Duties to commence September 1st, 1920. Applications will be received up to July 31st. Salary, $1,140 per annum. Town either way 3 miles from •school. Apply DAVID MORGAN, Secretary. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for repairs lo wharf at Campbell liiver, B.C." will be received al tills office uu- til 12 o'clock IIOOll, Tuesday, August I", 1920, for repairs to wharf at Campbell Itiver, District of Comox-Atlin, 11. C. Plnns nnd forms of contract can lie seen and specifications and forms of lender obtained at this Department, at the ollice of the District Engineer at Victoria, B. C; ond at the Post Office, Campbell Itiver, B. C. Tenders will not be considered unless made on printed forms supplied by llie Department and iu accordance willi conditions contained therein. Eacli tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works, equal to 10 p.c. of the amount of tlie tender. War Loan Bonds of tbe Dominion will also be accepted as security, or War Bonds and cheques, if required to make up an odd amount. 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Weeks Motors Limited NANAIMO, or THOMAS HUDSON, Union Bay July 24, 1920. DEATH OF MR. ANDREW . BRYDEN LAST WEEK Old and Respected Resident of Ladysmith Passed Away After Long Illness. LADYSMITH.—The death ot* Mr. Andrew Bryden, which occurred al the home of Mr. D. Davidson, Saturday, July 10, caused sincere regret among his many old friends ou the Island Deceased had been suffering for the past six months, so that the end was not unexpected. When he was first attacked with the disease that eventually proved fatal, he went to California to seek expert medical advice. The physicians there gave him no hope for recovery, and a tew week; ago ho returned to British Columbia, going to the.hospital iu Victoria, and three weeks later cume up to Ladysmith. Since his arrival here he remained ut the home of Mr. D. David son, his sister, Mrs. Davidson, giving her undivided attention to tho sufferer until he passed away. Thirty Venrs un Islam!. Andrew Bryden was born ln Kil- gramniie, Ayrshire, Scotland, 5S years ago. He came, to this province 30 years ago, and was in the service of the lAinsmtilr Colliery Co. for fourteen years, all thc time In the capacity of manager. About ten years ago he moved to Merritt where he occupied n responsible position in the mines. Deceased was regarded as one of the best authorities ou coal mining In Western Canada and was called upon on many occasions to give exuert knowledge. Besides his wife he leaves behind bim two daughters. Blanches, wife of iMr. Ed. Winsby, of tbe Union Bank at Prince Rupert, "Alice, wife of Mr. S. Jones of Ladysmith, and one sou. Thomas Bryden, also of Ladysmith. Mrs. D. Davidson, a sister, also resides in Lildysmith. There is one brother, William Bryden, and another sister, Mrs. James Sterrett, living in the Old Country. BOTTLE ALL FRUIT YOU CAN GET THIS SEASON One Pound of Sugar sufficient for Canning Six Quarts of Fruit With This Recipe In Bpite of the constantly increasing cost of sugar, and we are convinced quite unnecessary advance, housekeepers should put up all the fruit they can this season, as the prices of manufactured goods will be very high this fall. The following recipe has been supplied by the Gordon Head Fruit Growers' Association, and it only calls for one pound of sugar to six quarts of fruit. At this rate the present cost of sugar, say 24 cents per pound, only works out at four cents per quart jar. The recipe Is as follows: Fill 6 quart Jars with fresh fruit carefully but firmly packed in layers. Prepare a syrup by adding 1 lb. of sugar to 12 cups of water, or a ratio of 1 of sugar to 6 of water. Boll the syrup for 15 miuutes and allow it to cool; pour It over the fruit to within one-half inch of top of jar. Secure the cover In the usual way. Place the jars in a boiler in which a board should be placed to prevent Jars coming In too close touch with the stove. Fill the boiler with cold water up to neck of jars aud allow to come to the boiling point. Berries may he removed then but will not hurt to remain 10 minutes. Stone and other, fruits should be boiled 20 minutes before removing. Seal jars as soon as removed, and after cooling store In a cool place. Fruit put up ln this way requires no further application of sugar when serving and the fruit retains Its natural size and flavor. FATALITIES IN MINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Fatalities in the coal and metalliferous mines of the province for the second quarter of the year totalled five, four In coal mines and one in the metal mines, according to the quarterly report of the Chief Mines Inspector, Mr. James McGregor, just issued. ln the corresponding period last year fatalities were two In coal mines and one In the metalliferous mines. For the lirst six months of the year coul mine fatalities numbered eight compared with two in the same period last year, and In the metal mines one, compared with a like number ln 1919. Coal mine fatalities up to June 30 were distributed as follows: Two ln the mines of the Canadian Western Fuel Co. at Nanaimo, two in the Coal Creek mines of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company, one In the Reserve aiwrn 1 oft Co., and one In each of the mines o: the Crows' Nest Pass Coal Company at Miehel, No. 4 and No. 6 mines of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Ltd. F6ur miners were killed by falls of rock and roof, two by falls of coal, one by mine cars and one by falling material iu shaft. 10 ) THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Five I HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY RIDEOUT'S JULY SALE WILL SAVE YOU MANY DOLLARS Owing to the very poor weather the demand for Summer wearing apparel has not been up to our expectations, and we now find ourselves overstocked. Our weather prophet tells us we are yet to have a long period of hot weather, and here is your opportunity to prepare yourself. We have marked every article at co&, and in a number of cases below cosl:. Sale Starts FRIDAY Morning, July 23rd Below you will And a few examples of our reduced prices which put on in Cumberland, and if you make a purchase and find the White Voile Blouses $5.95 $4.50 $4.00 $3.00 we would like to have you compare with the prices of any sale ever above statements incorrect we will cheerfully refund your money. Jtegulur price $9.00. Snle price Itcgiilar price $7.1111 Sale price Itegulur price $0.75. Sule price Itegulur price $1.75. Sale price Women's Wash]J Dresses Jj 4 $11.75 Georgette and Crepe de Chine Blouses Jtegulur price $21.00. d»1 n An Sale price «5iU.UU Jtegulur price $18.50. (PI A AA Sale price «D±4.UU Regular price $15.75. (PI1 AA Sale price «D±1.UU Jtegulur price $14.00. <PQ rjr Snle price <W. 19 Jtegulur price $18.75. <PQ AA Sale price iDV.VV Regular price $10.25. (P7 AA Sale price Wl •\IV Jtegulur price $9.75. Sale price Jtegulur price *ll>.75. Sale price Jtegulur price $15.50. (PI A OF Sale price CllV.iitJ Jtegulur price $111.75. Sale price Jtegulur price $10.50. Sale price Jtegulur price $0.00. Sale price ..'. Terms of Sale CASH $8.95 $6.95 $3.95 Middies $6.75 Kcgulnr price $8.75 . Sale price Jtegulur price $7.50. Sale price Jtegulur price $11,511. Sale price Itegulur price $5.50. Sale price Jtegulur price $1.75. Sale price $4.95 $3.95 $3.75 $3.50 $2.95 Women's Trimmed Hats womensCamisoies —^^^~ ™ ssmssws»s»s»* ItamlUst iirlcis *!.:.-.. Mn i\m Jtegulur price. $15.00. Sule price Jtegulur price $111.50. Sule price Jtegulur price $10.75. Sule price Jtegulur price $9.75. . Sale price Jtegulur price $5.50. Sale price $7.95 $6.95 $5.50 $4.95 $3.00 Jtegulur price $1.75. Sale price Jtegulur price $3.95. Sale price Jtegulur price $11.50. Sale price Jtegulur price $2.95. Sale prico Hcgiilnr price $2.50. Sule price Itegulur prico $1.95. Sale price $2.95 $2.75 $2.50 $1.95 $1.85 $1.35 Women's Skirts • WOOL SEIIOE SKIKTS-Jtegulur price $17.i>0. (PI "| QF Snle price *3LL.V0 SILK SKlltTS Regular price $15.75. Sale price POPLIN SKIHTS-Itegulur price $12.75. Sale price TAFFETA SILK SKIHTS-Jtegular price $10.75. (P7 QF .Sale price w • ttfO TAFFETA SILK SKIHTS-Rcgulur price $9.75. <P£» QF Sule price •BU.UO WHITE WASH SKlltTS Itegulur price $7.9,' Sule price WHITE WASH SKIKTS-Hegiilur price $1.75. (PO AF Sale .price •DtU.VO $9.95 $8.50 $4.95 Children's Wash Dresses Jtegulur price $1.51). (PO QF Sule price W&.UO Jtegulur price $3.50. (PO /JF Sale price ©A.OO Itegulur price $2.7.5. (PI ITF Sule price wl.lU Jtegulur price $2.25. (PI FA Sale price ffll.wU Jtegulur price $1.00. Sule price Itegtilnr price $3.50.* Sule price Women's Corsets $2.75 $2.50 $2.25 $1.95 $1.75 $1.10 Jtegulur price $8.00. Sale price Itegulur price $2.S5. Sule price , Itegulur price $2.25. Sule price Jtegulur price $1.75. Snle price WE ALSO HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF KIDDIE.S' WEARING APPAREL, SUCH AS DRE.S.SES SOY ETC AND NUMEROUS OTHER ARTICLES—ALL MARKED AT THE LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED IN CUMBER! \ND RIDEOUT'S MYSTERY OF LAKES PUZZLES SCIENCE Canada's Inland Seas Rise and Fall in Seven-Year Periods. Why does the water in I.ake Ontario and its sister fresh water seas rise and Call in periods which average seven year*? This natural phenomenon has been puzzling people since the old days when France held sway in Canada. The Kingston Whig now asks the question editorially. In tlie unpublished diary of an English traveller, who voyaged up the St. Lawrence to Niagara in tlie summer of 1785, occurs the following reference to this mystery of tlie waters, dated under 1st of July of that year: "A remarkable circumstance was told me," writes this traveller up the St. Lawrence 135 years ago, "by Mr. Pansee, our conductor, who has been constantly engaged In this navigation for nearly twenty years, and which he advises mc is a mattor of fact, both from his own observation and that of the oldest men living. K.ich year thu river St. Lawrence settles or falls a little until the seventh year, when it Is visible that it has sunk between threo and four feet, uud then for tbe next seven years continues to rise in the samo proportion. The river is at this time at its greatest elevation. I took some pains to gain some information of this uncommon phenomenon. I find that the lakes Imve the same appear ance." Thus the rising anil falling of Lake Ontario, etc., lias boon under observation for about 2(10 years. Careful government records wero begun in 1840 und since then It has been found that (be periods between the high water nnd low water are sometimes in- low us four years and sometimes us high as nine years, though tliey do average seven years. But the cause in apparently as inexplicable to modern, scientists as it was to thu hardy explorers of the ohloii days. "You belong to die Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, don't you?" nsked tbe caller, "Ves. I'm one of tho olllcers," replied the man nl home. "Well, here's 11 song I dedicated to your society. I'd like to sing it to you." , "All right. Wait until I put the cat out of the room." J Six THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER July 24, 1920. SUMMER GOODS WINDOW SCREENS at 50c each. SCREEN DOORS at 53.00 and $3.75 HAMMOCKS, BABY HAMMOCKS, CAMP COTS and MATTRESSES LUNCH BASKETS CAMP BLANKETS and COMFORTERS ft full line of House Furnishings in Stock A. McKinnon THE FURNITURE STORE Cumberland, B.C. There's The TELEPHONE! Promptness in answering the telephone is a mark of courtesy shown the caller. It is also a help to the operator i'oV it enables her to complete the call and to give her attention to others. Telephone calls should be answered promptly, for sometimes the calling person does not wait and "hangs up." If this happens, the subscriber who has been called should not blame the operator when she asks him to "excuse it, please." British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited. Automobiles That Stand the Test WHEN considering the purchase of an automobile, be sure you select a reliable car—ono 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 TRAILERS of 1 to 5 tons. REPUBLIC TRUCKS and THOMAS HUDSON UNION BAY, B.C. SAMUEL IS OPPOSED FOR PALESTINE JOB London Spectator Attacks New Racial Grounds. High Commissioner on LONDON*.—The Spectator has made virulent attack on Sir Herbert Samuel, high commissioner for Palestine, because he is a Jew and a Zionist. The paper says that tlie Moslems and Christians ot* Palestine, who are about 15 times more numerous than tbe Jews, bave received the appointment with something like a fury, lt continues: "We have no prejudice against Sir Herbert Samuel, either personal or racial. We believe ' him to be an honest mun and an experienced it' somewhat timid and weak-hearted administrator. He is rich, and, unless we are mistaken, is connected Willi the enormously wealthy and powerful family which under the pseudonym of Montague—a crusading surname, If we remember rightly—controls India through one brother and a large portion ot the silver world through un- othcr. His experience, his wealth, Uls political adroitness and bis capacity for hard work might have been good reasons for putting Sir Herbert Samuel in a home post. To put him where he has beeu put is an outrage. "Tlie British government has, of course, assured the people of Palestine that they had nothing to fear, and things were beginning to settle down. Suddenly, iiowever, tlie .Moslem and Christian population see named as administrator and autocrat of Palestine not only a Jew, but actually a Zionist. Can we "wonder tbat the appointment has been received with consternation by all who know tlie .Middle East, and with something like fury by the majority of tbe inhabitants of the new state'.' It is useless to talk to them about the British good inenttons when they see a Jew and a Zionist made to be lord and king over them. Hope of getting them to believe that a Zionist can and will be strictly impartial is beyond the realm uf possibility. "What can have possessed Lloyd George to make such an appointment we cannot tell. Probably he never gave it more than .five minutes' thought but acted, as so often before, on tiie principle of finding a good job for A. B. rather than of looking around to see what man could best carry out a specially Uillicult task. It was the case of 'What shall 1 do with Samuel'." not 'What would be best in Palestine? But if lie was looking for 'something to suit Samuel' Sir Edward Sassoon and Sir Alfred Monti, not to mention tlie Lord Chief Justice, who, unless we are mistaken, still exercises a great deal of influence in Downing street in regard to great appoinmeiits, could hardly be expected not to show tlieir Hebrew sympathies. What more natural for them thau to point out that Samuel for Zion would be an admirable choice?" CANADA TOUR BY NEWSPAPER EDITORS OF UNITED STATES National Editorial Association of United States Saw Eastern Canada This Summer. EXTRA BIG SOCKEYE SALMON RUNNING IN I RIVER'S INLET Some Canners Expect to Pay Up to One Dollar Per Fish Later in Season. STEFFANSON'S REINDEER HERD TO GRAZE IN BAFFIN LAND That portion of the southern half of Baffin Island south of parallel G8 degrees north latitude, including a strip ten miles wide along the north boundary of Lake NettMing, is to lie leased to Vilhjalmur Steftanson, Canadian Arctic explorer, for the purpose of i grazing herds of reindeer and muskox for a period of thirty years, witli a period of renewal not to exceed twenty years to be provided for. This is authorized in an onier-ln-councll just gazetted. .Mr. Steffanson ls to be given free grazing privileges for fifteen yenrs, after which he will pay an annual rental of $11,300. Mr. Steffanson has represented to the government tlmt lie has interested sufficient capital to assure nf tho enterprise being successfully curried nut. Mrs. Watts—"Are ynu anxious to earn a good dinner, my poor man?" My Poor Man—"Not hull' as anxious as 1 nm for the dinner," An inventor has patented twin beds that can be used in the regular way. or, where space Is limited, placed on lop of one another, like ship's births. BILLY SUNDAY OR BRYAN PROHIBITION CANDIDATE U. S. Prohibition Party Expected To Nominate One of Them For Presidency. LINCOLN, Neb.—William Jennings Bryan and W. A. ("Billy") Sunday are the most talked of candidates for the presidential prohibition ticket, according to W. G. Calderwood. of Minneapolis, vice-president of the prohibition untiniuil committee. We always feel sorry for a man who is taking care of a baby in a dry goods store. Mrs. P. Anderson UNION BAY CANDIES SOFT TOBACCO DRINKS McKenzie's Pure Ice Cream (Nanaimo) From coast to coast in Canada. . This has been the privilege of the members of the National Editorial Association of the United tates, the largest organization of its kind in the world, with a membership of over 11,000. During the past few weeks, two hundred members of the Association have been touring eastern Canada. Less than a year ago members of the association toured Western Canada, saw its vast rolling prairies, its magnificent mountains and its Pacific shores. It is the first association of newspaper people of America to see Canada from coast to coast in such an advantageous way. Now, to American ' friends, the very name of Canada breathes of the free, untrammelled outdoors, and conjures up with sweet visions of scented valleys bathed iu bright sunshine, of white crested billows breaking on silver strands, of cool aud shadowy forest isles, haunted .vith memories of the red man and of the hunt, of smiling farm lands and laughing lakes aud mountains. From .Many Sink's. During the month of June the newspaper representatives from 34 States iu the Union visited the land of Evangeline, Halifax, the mines and steel works at the Eydneys, the Bras d'or Lakes in Cape Breton, the industrial centres of New Glasgow and Stellar- ton, Truro, Amherst, Sackville, Prince Edward Island, historic Quebec and St. Anne de peaupre, the big power plants and industries at Grand Mere and Shawinigan, Ottawa, the gold and silver camps at Porcupine, the pulp and paper industries at Iroquois Falls, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Hamilton, winding up the trip at Windsor. Altogether, some 361)0 miles will have been travelled in what has been termed "The Million Dollar Special," one of tlie tluest all-steel car trains that has ever been assembled on this continent, consisting of six standard sleeping cars, two dining cars, tourist and baggage car. The new steel sleepers are of the very latest type and construction, with all modern devices that make for pleasure and comfort in travel. Pleased With Service. Leslie Whilcomb, of Albert Lea Daily Tribune, a member of the party aud one id' America's ablest writers, in writing to his publication, expressed himself as follows: "The de luxe special to which i referred in a previous writing is without doubt tiie finest train ever put in service in Canada and certainly the peer of anything thus far devised for safety, comfort aud convenience. The train is composed of a combination baggage and refrigerator next to the engine, which, by the way, is in charge of a gentleman who looks after the receipt and dispatch of all mail or express and is available to the members of the party at auy time, day or night, so that access may be had to trunks or other baggage. Back of the baggage car ore Pullmans, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, then come the two diners, followed by sleepers 5, 6 and 7. Those in charge of the service from one end of the route to the other, and in every department, are picked men, the best in this great system, and the degree of intelligent, courteous service which they Vender would make the average railroad service in the good old U. S. A. crude by comparison." Importance of Tour. When, at the suggestion of D. B, Hanna, the President of the Canadian National Hallways, 0. A. Hayes, Vice- President, went to tbe Maritime Provinces last winter to arrange a pro gramme of entertainment for the American Editorial Association during their proposed visit, he said: "I regard the visit ol' these editors as of very considerable importance to the country—Important commercially and also politically—aud I should like to feel that everything were done that could be done to give them a favorable impression of the country aud of us. Last year the same party of people toured the Canadian Northwest, and the articles they afterwards contributed to their papers proved a great commercial advantage to the section of the country which they covered, and perhaps what is still more important, they expressed impressions of the Canadian character which were all to our advantage." That Mr, Hays was sincerely convinced of what he said is demonstrated by the fact that he, In company with H. H. Melanson, passenger trafile manager, made the "preparations" tour of the provinces liiniself. Altogether the tour lias been of exceptional educational value and should be one step in fostering the spirit of amity between the two adjoining countries where peace has reigned for the last hundred years. Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER The salmon run in northern waters has commenced in earnest, with reports of pbonomenal-sized sockeyes running iu River's Inlet. The (ish on the inlet this year are tive-year-old salmon and run about lu \o the case instead of the customary 14, and the fishermen are making demands for an increase in the price paid per fish, on the ground that the larger fish are more difficult to handle aud there are not so many required. The run on River's Inlet is better than that on Bkeena Itiver in both size of tisli and number running. High Prices. lu the northern waters tho price paid by the canneries is 55 cents per tisti for sockeyes, while on the Eraser River packers are offering as high as 75 cents. Several canneries expect to pay $1 per fish before tlie season Is over, which will bring tho cost per case up to $14 for fish alone, without cans, labor or overhead. The market for sockey^ salmon is very good, some offerings coming in stand at ?20 for fiats and $18.75 for tails. One buyer offered $18.75 for 10,000 cases of tails. The foreign markets are becoming very persistent about having their orders for sockeyes accepted, but in the matter of th cheaper grades the Canadaln canneries find themselves in no position to compete with the United States dumping quotations. V. 8. Prices Down. The latest figures quoted on the worUUs markets for U. S. cohoes is $8 for fiats, pinks $ti and chums $4.60. Besides these low-grade fish the United States trade has an intermediate grade of salmon known as the Alaska reds igainst which the Canadian canneries have no competitive quality, in the same class. Of the lower grades of fish, the Canadian marqet is carrying a small quantity of cohoes and pinks packed at a cost of about $12 per case, against the United States $S and $0 sale price, while the the' least the Canadian chums can go on the market with any margin of profit is $5.lid. Canadian cannerymen contend that as loug as the Washington packers have tho use of traps the United States operators will be able to underquote the Canadian markets ou all tlie low- grade tish,but Canadian sockeyes will always find a market irrespective of the cost. Slab Wood (double load).-$5.00 I>. Campbell's Meat Market Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy. Veal, Pork aud Mutton. —SPECIALS — Cambridge Pork Sausage Home-made Sausage Polish Sausage Veal Loaf Boiled Ham Hum Rulogna 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. 9-8&02 New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, • Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY EXTRAVAGANCE OF WOMEN OK •AKIS II. (tarsal, Miniater of Finance, ia nothing if not ingenious, snys a Paris correspondent. He is liorrilied at the general extravagance ot* women in these days, and decided to do ills bit •1' personal propaganda against it. He arranged that an influential lady who shared his views should invite him to an "at home" of those of her friends who were notably overdressed or under-dressed at great expense. At the close of the afternoon, and much to their surprise, theso ladles were told that the Minister of Finance was going to address them, and this he did in fiery fashion. No terms of supplication were to' be found in his speech, but, Instead, the ladies received an upbraiding for having silken robes on their hacks now. when every yard of material saved meant so much more labor spent In more profitable production. "You should wear a coat nnd skirt, and only one," he exclaimed, "and nol chop and change from one robe to another as often as there are hours In Ihe day.' The Indies, who were then told to put the savings thus made In Ihe new loan, went away much impressed. Some bought lonn. others bought a now coat and skirt, which, till then. tliey hail not needed. EXPORTATION OF POWER About 200,000 horse-power generated on the Canadian sldo of Niagara Falls, and belonging to this country; is exported to the United tates. If tho politicians at Washington were to deny us coal, in order to compel tree access to our pulp-wood for their exploiters, this power would be immediately necessary at home. It Is neces- Bary now, so far as that goes.—Mall and Empire. TEMPLETONS RHEUMATIC CAPSULES FOB RHEUMATBM,NEUBITIS,SCIATICA LUMBAGO.NEURALGIA.GOUTETC ASURE REUjF_[0&TH;E WOBTHEABWIE rewMTOti: ?l°s PER BOX f HmKmistM TORONTO ssf«se!<iMTe>TSrtsTrss. KwaniinlrttsSTfmrJsswssssBtlithwss, writs Tpuiplsusn-.WMtsrssIlr.nL-h. nos: lfi2. Victoria T.B.C, asssslssl ssorwlsere tut 11.114, ur Bsiukhl Mnt fruts oss.reqtss.Jl Sole agent for Cumberland, R. B. Frost, Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. License No. 5-1172 Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe itepniring a Specialty. CUMBERLAND. B.C. Sandy Chapman UNION BAY Car for Hire Night and Day Prompt Service and Careful Delivery. Charges Moderate. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C. , License No. 8-25489 FAMILY SHOE REPAIRER Service, Material uml Workmanship (s'uuranteed llulilier Heel Fixed While U Wait Phillips' Military Heels nnd Soles. S. DAVIS • Dunsmuir Avenue HIS LAST LAP. Mr. Pipwillow looked at his garden, shook his fist at his neighbor's cat, then, humming a hymn of feline hate, made his way to the drug store. Ten minutes later he was tempting the offender to his garden with a saucer of milk and something which came from a bottle bearing a red label. "Halloa!" came his neighbor's voice blithely, over the fence. "My cat been troubling you aeJRn, eh? It's the playful little way o' cats to make a racing track of next door's cabbage patch,", "I suppose It is," said Pipwillow, gently, as tabby was purring over the saucer. "Perhaps yours has nearly finished his trnining gallops. I would not he surprised if he's doing his inst lap now!" m o July 24, 1920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Seven CUMBERLAND . HOTEL WM.MBRiUFlELD, Pibprietor. GOOD ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland, B.C. Canada Food Board License No. lO-UISti UNION HOTEL! OITOSil'I'K It.tlMVAV STATION. First Clnss Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JUNKS, Proprietor, Cumberland, B. C. License No. 10-11106 PALMISTRY AND PHRENOLOGY MRS. YOUNG C33 Hastings St., W., Comer of Granville. VANCOUVBR, B.C. OYSTERS VENDOME CAFE The House of Quality. Our molto: To please. Oysters, Steaks and Chops Also Oysters, Oyster Loaves and French Fried Potatoes to take home. « Boxes for Ladies. 0(1011 Da)* antl Night. 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 relievo Ihe Saturday waiting. CUMBERLAND BARBER SHOP A. GATZ, Proprietor Charlie Sing Chong Groceries/Dry!Goods, Boots and jy Shoes, Crockery ware and .... General Merchandise. CHARLIE SING CHONG, Cf ''erland HONG CHONG & CO., Bevm SEE Wm. Douglas for Hay, Grain and Mill Feed Also Baby Chick Feed and All Kinds of Poultry Supplies, FOR Fire, Life and Accident Insurance THOS. H. CAREY Cumberland, B.C. Begin Your Trip Right ~v by selecting the shells that " hunters from const to const have proved dependable under till conditions. Regal Shotgun Shells n*"e a double .assurance of success for the man who prefers ballhtite powder. Wc ulsti carry n full line of Canuck nnd Sovereign Shot- dun .''hulls and Dominion Metallic Cartrldfti'9 — ouch backed .by thoblg "0"tra< - ia ark They Stand Indicted Continued from Page One. we are going to point out the government's actions towards the returned men, such aotioas resulted, and are yet resulting, in the loss lo the people oi the province as a whole of millions ot* dollars oi their money. Comrades, tor so we appeal to you, men and womon, no matter whether you ever saw service or not—lot us present to you the conduct ot one de- portniant alone of this, well, let us call it, Incompetent government of tlie province of British Columbia. Let us hring to your careful consideration fhe actions of the U. C, Land Settle- incut Board; and, friends, we have faith lu yoa, we abide by your decision. Let us lirst take up the matter of tlie Southern Oltuuugau Land Co. (known locally as tlie "S. O. L."J The government spent an enormous price lu tlio purchase of tho property, notwithstanding the fact that tho land was valueless without wuter and that several attempts to interest capital in the matter of irrigation had failed owing to the prohibitive cost, decided that they would instill an irrigation plant. And this Is how they are at present doing if; 'J'hey appointed Colonel Clrillln as the managing head, the contractor and general pooh-bah of the proposition, and this is the contract they made witli hlm, with no penalty clause atluched—Colonel Griftin gets ii per cent, ou tlie total cost, 5 per cent, of the payroll. 5 per cent of the output of a government sawmill attached to tlie proposition, 5 per cent, of tlie payroll of tho same, and 5 per cent, on cost of supplies purchased by the government purchasing agent at the coast, Including, uo doubt, 5 per cent, on thc cost of freight—though Colonel Griffin has nothing lo do with ihe supplies so furnished. Some contract! Another instance. The Christian Ranch in tho Vernon district was on the market, as well it might he. considering that it consisted of land useless for agricultural purposes without water, which could not he obtained. Tlie laud was of such a nature that even unscrupulous real estate sharks did not try to unload it on the innocent public during ihe palmy days ot the "boom." But now comes Mr. Morrison president of tlie Vernon Liberal Association, who no doubt received inside information from his government friends, sees his opportunity and promptly took un option on the property for tlio sum of $21,000, without putting up any of his own money, und as promptly sells it to his government for {80,000, pocketing, no doubt with Pride in his business acumen, the sum of $9,000, which said sum his government charges to tlie returned men on the price they intended to sell to hlm, plus 5 per coat. I say intended; for even they dare not unload such a useless property on the soldier. So there you are, my friends. The government lias spent some thousands of your dollars in purchasing a useless piece of land for you that you don't want—but everybody's happy—especially Mr. Morrison and tlle original owners, lt is enough to make tlie hade of "Get-Rich-Quick Walllng- ford" turn over in his grave. He did not have a government behind hltn. Again, hundreds of thousands of dollars, of our money, friends, have been spent on land settlements at Ferule, Creston and otlier places, which are now once more waste lands, tlie soldiers who were induced to work on them with tlie promise that tliey would eventually have a little home of their own, being curtly Informed thai llie government had made a mistake and lhat they, the soldiers, had better beat it. And now wo come to tlie matter of tlie settssyiuent at Mervllle, closer home lo us lu this district. II BGGttis almost Impossible that, lu a country priding Itself ns a credit to the Umpire lo Which it belongs, conditions such as exist at Mervllle should be allowed or tolerated, and wo feel sure Uiul when these conditions, nud others of a liko nature, are brought to the alteulloa of tlie honest public they will rise nnd sweep from existence as a governing body the government that is responsible. Europe is crying to us for milk for tbelr babies. We cry to you, o friends, for meat and milk for tho babies In Mervllle—for justice for tlie men and women at Mervllle—men who fought for you—women who suffered for you. The provincial government bought a large tract of land at Mervllle from tiie Comox Lumber Co. at $5.00 por acre, land which had been logged oil anil which Ihe company had no further use for, arid did not wish to pay fur iher taxes on. Tills land the govern- aienl proposed to resell to the re turned men at an average of $10.00 per acre, plus 5 per cent, interest They induced many men, with their ■vives and children, lo settle on It, promising them wages of $4.00 per day for working to clear it, and in addi- Comox Conservative Association Meets at Campbell River Leader of Opposition and H. S. Clements Address Gathering—Officers Elected. A very successful and well attended meeting of the Conservative Association of the comox lilectoral District was held at Campbell River ou the evening of July iilst. The Hon. W. J. Bowser and U.S. Clements, M.P., wero present. Mr. D. R, McDonald, president of the association, invited for. Bowser and Mr. Clements lo address the meeting. Air. Clements, who spuke lirst, drew attention lu the fuel lhat while he was at present a coalition member aud owed allegiance lo his constituents, both Liberal aud Conservative, ho had always heen at heart a Conservative. He pointed to Ihe good work that had been accomplished by the Coalition overument during the years of war, a tfork which he felt sure would be appreciated by tlie people of Canada had they been more conversant with details. Being at the meeting in a purely honorary capacity, Mr. Clements stated it was not his desire to make a political speech. Mr. Bowser followed, addressing tho meeting at length on the political situation of (he day, more especially as it applied to the province of British Columbia. He pointed to the many instances of the wasting and squandering of the public funds by the present government of this province, laying particular stress ou the Incapable aud extravagant manner In which tlie B. C. Land Settlement department had handled their affairs. Air. Bowser stated many Instances and went thoroughly into details—as Is the habit of Mr. Bowser—and lt ls safe lo tay that his revelations gave a decided shock, though perhaps uo sur- pilse to his audience, among whom wtjro quite a number of American tourists, who had taken the opportunity of attending a Canadian political convention. Following tlie speeches the meeting was called to order for the purpose of electing an executive aud committee, So disappointed and annoyed was Charlie Yip, of Victoria, that he could not he given the right to register on the new voters' list that he took one of the vegetable paskets he was carrying and threw lt at the deputy-registrar who refused to fill out a form tor hlm. There were no vegetables in the baekef. which was of a closely woven type. It missed the deputy-registrar's head and bounced along one of the tables and down tho room. Yip, roaring away In Chinese at the top of his voice, bounded out of the office. The basket is now being used as the official waste basket of the central office, Yates Street. tion guaranteed to use the latest clearing machinery. What they uctually did was this: They hired an expensive staff to superintend operations. They put in donkey engines and tore tlie stumps off a small portion of the laud, out of which stumps tliey made two huge piles, to which they pointed with pride when the Prince of Wales visited the settlement — aud then they withdrew their machinery, quit clearing and left the land In tiie same useless condition in which it was whon they purchased it—more than that, after spending $350,000 ou one particular portion, they told tho men who occupied It that lt was worthless aud ordered them to vacate. They stopped tlie $4.00 a day and gave credit on their own store at the rate of $40 por month to men with families, and $20 to single men, at the present high prices, plus, if you please, 7 per ceut. Interest! They will not tell the men what they will eventually charge them for the uncleared and absolutely useless land that Is left. They are dunning those who have been forced to overstep the store bill, and they are apparently using every effort to make the men leave aud shift for themselves elsewhere. But few are In a position to eveu leave tbelr families while tliey look tor work. They have toiled from 6 In tiie morning until 10 at nlghl, having faith iu a faithless government —aud uow are stranded, broken aud homeless. Their babies need milk! Overtaxed citizens, whose money ls being squandered among grafters— we appeal lo you. Ladles, to a man we voted that you lis granted the franchise; wo now appeal lo you to use that franchise on our behalf und on your own. We have fallh ln you, we have tried you, we have seen nurses die of exhaustion in Franco—we have seen women mutilated ln shell factories—we have seen you ln our hour of need working with a smile In T.N.T. factories which had turned your hair, your eyes und your skin to a bright yellow—we have seen you In all walks of life taking the place of the lighting men. We know you, we trust you— you will not fail us. Rumors of elections are in thc air aud we ask you to decide if a government which iu four short years has added eighteen million dollars to the debt of the province, and still propose to add more, and who in turn have not built one mile of now road or instituted oue dollar's worth of public Improvements, are a (It and proper government to remain In office and handle your money for another four years. Up to date on so-called land settlements alone, tey have borrowed and wasted one million and a half dollars. Friends, having faith ln you, we rest our case. the following gentlemen being elected to the executive: President, Mr. W. Duncan; vice-president Mr. P. L. Anderson; secretary, Mr. Hicks- Beach; treasurer, Mr. Granville. An interesting feature of the meeting was the presence of many ladles, who showed by their attendance and active participation that now, having obtained the franchise they fully Intend to take up their share of "the white man's burden" so fur as It concerns Ihe political situation of the day. The meeting, from a Conservative standpoint, was a most successful oue and augurs well tor the future of the party at the coming provincial elections. After passing a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Bowser and Mr. Clements for their addresses, and to Mr. D. R. McDonald for his handling of the chair, the meeting adjourned to gather again at some future date at the call of the new president.—C.J.B. INDIGNANT CHINESE THROWS BASKET AT DEPUTY REGISTRAR PRESS DELEGATES TO VISIT VANCOUVER Vancouver has prepared a busy programme for the two days' visit to that city of the Imperial Press Delegates. They will arrive in Vancouver early In the morning of August 25 and leave for Victoria on the morning of "the 27th. The programme for the first dsy in the coast metropolis Includes a visit to the New England Fish Company's plant where the process of mild curing fresh llsh and the curing, packing and freezing of all kinds of fish will be shown. The visitors will be able to see upwards of ten million pounds of fisli being treated. The party will then be taken to the Hastings Mill, one of the biggest lumber plants on the continent, where the programme of entertalnmeut arranged for th* Prince of Wales last September will be duplicated. After that tbe visiting newspapermen will bo guests at a Canadian Club luncheon where lt ls expected Lord Burnham, proprietor of the London Dally Telegraph, will be the chief speaker. The afternoon will bu spent ln a trip to the Capllano timber limits on the uorth shore, where all stages of lumbering from tree felling to lumber shipping will be shown. In the evening the visitors will be guests of the Board of Trade In au excursion up the North Arm of Burrard Inlet to Indian River. On the following day the party will be taken to the famous Britannia .Mines on Howe Sound aud iu the evening they will be the guests at a civic dinner and reception and dance. OVER 80 HORSES NOW TRAINING FOR RACES Over 80 thoroughbreds are now in training on Lulu Island for the coming racing season, which opens on July 81. It Is expected tbat over 200 raters will lake part In (he races before the meet closes on August 7. IIIS IM.r.MILIt A man will chase a dollar as a dog would chase a hare, Aud ufter it he runs up hill, down dale aud everywhere; And us he keeps pursuing it for many a weary mile, It seems as If 'twas shrinking, growing smaller all the while. But when he starts out after it Its size ls huge, Immense, But when he catches lt at last it looks like thirty cents. Farmer—I'll give you $5 a day to help me dig potatoes. You can start now. Dusty Rhodes—Guess you better do it alone, mister. You planted 'em, so you know where tbey are, SINCE 11070 ILOH s30§¥8i3COUGHS 1L0-IL0 THEATRE TONIGHT The William H. Fox Production Starring JUNE CAPRICE IN A CAMOUFLAGE KISS The Romance of a Twentieth Century Girl USUAL SHOWS NEXT WEEK Monday, 'Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE B.EST 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 £K£?f Pl"'t' Cascade Beer The Beer Without a Peer. UNION BREWING CO., LTD NANAIMO. B.C. Page Eight THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER July 24, 1920. hssard OUR RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT END WHEN YOU HAVE BOUGHT A GOSSARD LACE FRONT CORSET You must be satisfied. If it does not give you style to make you happy; if it does not give you comfort beyond price; if it does not give you a wearing service that alone justifies its cost—return it. We take pride in your satisfaction. We have just had delivered two new lines in Elastic Girdles Light, graceful and comfortable. All sizes in stock. Prices $2.95 and $4.95. No woman can afford to be without one jf these dring the hot weather. A NEW ARRIVAL OF Window Scrims and ' Marquisites Some of the daintiest Musline, Marquisettes and Scrims for window decoration. It will help you if you have a look oveY some of our new lines. IF THERE ARE GOODS IN OUR LINE TO GET, WE ARE AT YO For Out Of Doors Basket Chairs in a Great Variety. We have a well assorted stock of Basket Chairs, suitable for all purposes, but especially suitable for a seat in a shady nook during these hot days. RUGS RUGS RUGS A very good assortment awaits you if you are in need of floor Rugs, and our prices are reasonable. WE DON'T CARRY, AND ARE ABLE UR SERVICE. TRY US. PHONE 134 DRYGOODS , GENT'S FURNISHINGS LOST FISHING HOD IN ROUND LEATHER case, on Comox Lake. $5.00 reward on returning to It. Rideout at the Lake or at Canadian Collieries Ollice. SILVER HAT PIN, THISTLE DE- slgn, on Courtenay Road, near the slaughterhouse, Thursday evening. Suitable reward. Notify Box 278. 1-29 Church Notices FOR SALE FOR SALE—3-ROOMED HOUSE. Cash or terms. Apply to B. Pearse, f'.llv. MOTORCYCLE — IN EXCELLENT running order. Apply P. 0. Box 105, Cumberland. 3-30 SEVEN HOUSES FOR SALE CHEAP. Easy terms. For particulars see T. E. Bate. Phone 31. FOR SALE—FOUR ACRES OF LAND with three-room dwelling, barn garane ano other buildings; one aud a ball' miles from Cumberland. Price reasonable. Apply A. R. Wesley, Cumberland, B. C. HOLY THIMTY CHURCH Rev. W. Leversedge. Siimlii), .Inly -'.'sill, VIII. Alter Trinity. CUMBERLAND. Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m. Children's^Service, 3 p.m. Evensong, 7 p.m. ROYSTON. Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Evening Service, 8.15 p.m. ROHAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Rev. Father R. Beaton, Comox. 11 a.m., .Mass at Cumberland. PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES James Hood, Pastor. Morning Service, 11 a.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. CRACK METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Geo. Kinney. Morning Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. SEVEN HOUSES TO SELECT FROM at prices from $050 to ?1200. T. E. Bate. Phone 31. ARE YOU LOOKLNG FOR A GOOD home cheap? If so, see T. E. Bate. Phone 31. CONTRACT AWARDED FOR NEW SCHOOL P. P. HARRISON Barrister antl Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND - - B. C. Rout. Moncrleff of Victoria is tho successful contractor for the new school at Courtenay at a cost of $45»- 000. Estimate of tender was placed | at J60.000, so that the tender is satis- I factory to the school trustees at Conr- '■ tenay and to thc provincial government at Victoria. The next tender was $4,600 higher. The contractors are already on tin1 ground and work has commenced. i The plans call for one of the hest frame structures in this part of the country. We Want to Know 1. Who thinks life is worth living for again? Love me nnd llie world is mine! Eh, what? 2. Instead of "Mother Machree" or ""lie Garden of My Heart." who is continually singing as well as blowing "Bubbles" at Royston? 3. Who Ihinks the "niglit hawks" at Royston art? getting more troublesome than the morning crows? Ten o'clock is time to call the show oft', you know. 4. Whose knees shook when tbe mule turned sideways? . if a prize were offered for ocula- Lion wlio would surely capture it? (i. Why the Cumberland gossips don't ail go camping? It would be worth while—pickin's are good! IJ. Who was tlie gentleman that was mistaken for a stump tlie otlier evening? FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO SHOW AN INCREASE DR. R. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST rhono 116 Office: WILLARD BLOCK CUMBERLAND. B.C. CONSCIENTIOUS Boarder (on leaving)—Madame, you are one of the most honest persons I bave ever met. Landlady—I'm glad to hear you say that, sir. Boarder—Yes, your honesty is conspicuous on the very .front of your establishment. Your sign says, "Boarders taken in." Old Salt^-Yes, sir, I fell over the side of the ship, and a shark came along and grabbed me by tlie leg. " Visitor—Good gracious! And what did you do? Old Salt—Let 'Im 'ave tlie leg, o' course. I never argue with sharks. WASHINGTON.—Retail food prices continue to show "a steady increase," according to a survey of tlie food budget of tbe average family for June, made public Ihis week by tlie bureau of statistics of tlie department of labor. An, advance of 2 per cent, was* noted June 15 over prices on tlie same day the month before. Tills was an increase of !) per cent, since the lirst of the year. DESIGNING HEIRS. Richard Croker, apropos of the lawsuit brought against him by bis children, said at Palm Beach witli some bitterness the otlier day: "It seems to me I'm n good deal like tlie ricli old fellow whose little grandson looked at him earnestly and said: " 'Grandpa, make a noise like a frog.' "Tlie old man laughed. "'Ha. ha, ha; make a noise like a frog, eh? And why,' he said, 'why do you want me to make a noise like a frog, child?' "'Because,' said tlie little boy, 'pa says we're all goin' to have a trip to Europe and I can get a pony when you croak.'" FAMILY BUDGET COST $7.35 IN 1911; THIS YEAR THE COST IS $16.92 OTTAWA.—The cost of living is still rising. Returns made to the labor department show that the weekly family budget of staple foods averaged $16,02 at the middle of June, as compared with ^lii.(i2 in May and ?7.3fi in June, 1014. Tlie index nutn- lier of wholesale prices fell oil', however. For June it was 840.8, as compared with 356.6 for May, 284.1 for Jane. 1910, and 135.3 for June, 1014. P. R. ADVERTISING VANCOUVER ISLAND AS TOURIST RESORT The skin of the reindeer is so impervious to cold tbat anyone clothed In such a dress, witli the addition of a robe of the same material, may bear I the Intensest cold of an Arctic winter's I night. I The latest folder of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company contains an exceptionally good map of the lower id of Vancouver Island, witli the E. N. Ry. and steamship routes well outlined. Tlie company has also Issued a neat littlo folder of points of Interest on the Island, referring to it as the "Island ot 1000 miles of wonderland." Advertising of this nature distributed ull over Ihe United Slates and Canada Is bound to bring a greal many sightseers. Personal Mention II. P. Wilson, Inspector of the Royal Hank, with headquarters at Vancouver, was here on a visit on Monday. * * * Conrad Reifel. manager of the Union Brewing Co., Nanaimo, arrived on Tuesday. * * * Dr. Christie, accompanied by Mrs. Christie, left on Monday on a short vacation to Vancouver and Summer- land. * * * Miss R. liickle arrived in town Tuesday and left on Friday. While here she wa-* the guest of Mrs. E. W. Bickle. * * * Mr. A. S. Klllam. representing Fleck Bros, of Vancouver, arrived in town Wednesday. * * * Miss L. Brncklobank of Victoria arrived on Saturday's train. * * * Mr. H. Hurst, who has been visiting ai Comox Lake, returned to Victoria on Saturday. + * * Mr. T. I'. Scott, accompanied by his bride, who hay recently arrived from Kngland, returned to Cumberland on Wednesday, where they will reside in future. * * * Mrs, Henry Hurst returned to Vic toria on Thursday. * * * Mr. J. C. Piper arrived from Vancouver on Thursday on a few day visit to friends. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Piper motored from Nanaimo on Sunday and returned on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Merrifield of Na naimo were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merrifield at ihe Cumberland Hotel this week. * * * Mr. E. Hrown of Victoria returned on Monday, He had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mumford before leaving for ibe Old Country. f * * * Mrs. H. Bertram arrived from Vancouver and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I1'. Parks of Bevan. + * * Dr. J. A. Gillespie, accompanied by Mis. Gillespie aud family, arrived from Vancouver this week and are camping at Gartley Point. The doctor is return ing to Vancouver in a day or two but Mrs. Gillespie aud family will camp at Koyston during the season. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Bury II of Victoria ar rived in town Wednesday and are the guests of Mr. and Airs. A. C. Lymn ll of Derwent Avenue. * * * Mr. A. Brown returned from England on Thursday and will make Cumberland his home. * * * Mr. W. Rickson arrived on Saturday on a two weeks' vacation. * * * Miss Thclma Morton of Vancouver arrived on Saturday on a short vacation with Mr. and Mrs. T. Rickson. • * * * Among those who motored to Camp bell River on Wednesday to attend the Conservative convention there were Mr. Chas. Graham, Capt. J. C. Brown, Mayor D. R. McDonald 'and Mrs. McDonald, Chief of Police Bunhury and Mrs. Bunbury, Mr. E. W. Bickle, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O'Brien, Mr. J. Taylor and Mr. Tom Bannerman. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Huddle and family are spending a short vacation with Mr. and Mrs. S. Davis. Mrs. Huddle is sister to Mr. Davis. * * * Miss Wilkinson, daughter of Rev. Mr. Wilkinson of Ladysmith, is n guest of Dr. and Mrs. Gillespie at Gartley Point. * * * Mr. Jobn G. Biggs has boon appointed on the staff of the Chief In- pecjor of Mines. Mr. Biggs started oal mining in tlie Newcastle district, England, as a young man aud has been associated with coal mining ever since, He has been secretary of the board of Examiners in this district for about five years. EXCELLENT LECTURE BY REV. DR. KNOX WRIGHT On Wednesday evening last Rev. Dr. J. Knox Wright, B.C. district secretary of the Canadian Bibje Society, gave n very Interesting address in the Presbyterian Church on South America Ihe continent of opportunity and responsibility. The lecture was considerably enlivened hy a splendid exhibition of lantern views, showing cities, mountains rivers, native types aud prominent men of that great country. Dr. Wright Is an experienced lecturer, and having travelled extensively through South America he is 1n a position to portray conditions as they exist down there. At the close of the lecture a collection was taken up to be devoted to the funds of the Bible Society. SUMMER DRINKS LEMONADE POWDER GRAPE JUICE LOGANBERRY JUICE SHERBET ROSE'S AND STOWES' LIME JUICE THORPE'S GINGER ALE AND GINGER BEER Libby's Pickles-Suitable Sizes For Picnics Sour Mixed Sweet Mixed Gherkins 25c Chow Sweet Chow Sweet Relish MANZANILLO OLIVES, 4-oz. bottles 2 for 23c CREST APRICOTS, I's, per tin 25c CURTIS' PIMENTOES, per tin 25c VAN CAMP'S, CLARKS and DAVIS, SOUPS, 2 for 35c CALIFORNIA ASPARAGUS, I's, per tin 35c BOULTER'S CORN 2 for 45c LIBBY'S PORK AND BEANS, large tins 20c QUAKER PORK AND BEANS, small tin 10c Take advantage of the following Specials while they last . 1000 lbs. Small White Beans, per lb. „ 10c 500 lbs. Bayo Speckled Beans, per lb 10c t50 sacks Graham Flour, 49-lb. sacks at $3.50 80 sacks Graham Flour, 7-lb. sacks at 60c 30 sacks Whole Wheat Flour, 49-lb. sacks at... $3.50 60 sacks Whole Wheat Flour, 7-lb. sacks at G0c Simon Leiser & Co. Phone 38. Limited a. The local baseball team did not make a very good showing at Courtenay last Sunday. The Powell Itiver team puHn an unexpected appearance at Cumberland in the morning, and the local boys rounded up a team pretty quickly and a seven-innings game whs started at 2 p.m. After a lot of loose play on both sides, Powell Itiver ran out winners by a score of S runs to nil. Immediately after the game with the visitors tlie Cumberland team journeyed to Courtenay to keep their fixture with tbe "farmers." Needless to say, after just completing one game they were beaten rather decisively, Ihe final score being 15 to 5. TO PLAY POWKIX RIVER SUNDAY. After receiving a couple of defeats on Sunday the boys set about looking for new blood. They are fortunate in being able to secure tbe services of a pitcher by name of Bryenjollson, who bas a reputation as a hall-pitcher second to noiie on the Island. The team will play a return game at Powell River tomorrow. The management has chartered a launch to lake them across to ihe Paper Mill city. Players are requested to meet at tbo Waverley Hotel ut 6.46 a.m. Tbey will travel by car to Koyston, going over tlie channel in a launch. The following players will do duty for Cumberland J Westiield (c), Bryenjollson (p.), Lapsansky (1st b.)» fionti (2nd b.), Hunden (s.s.), Bannerman (3rd tf.), Harrison tr.f.), Hunden (e. f.), McKay (I.E.), Robertson, reserve. SHIPPING AT CANADIAN COLLIERIES COALING WHARF, UNION BAY July 16—Mugeen, Berquist, Wireless, coastwise. July 17—Canadian Importer, Vancouver; Active, coastwise; Teco, Alice Arm; Cheerful, coastwise. - . July IS—Cape May, Yokahama; Achates Ocean Falls. July 19—Gleeful, coastwise; Coaster, Vancouver; Peerless, Storm King, coastwise. July 20—Montrose, Manila; Coquit- lam, Jessie Mac, coastwise;. July 21—Waihemo, New Zealand; Prospective, Gray, coastwise; Equator and Scows, Seattle; Brunette, coastwise. A woman gets suspicious when a man shaves off his moustache while she is- away on a visit. We received this week a shipment of no less than 600 Pounds of Moir^ High-Class Chocolates Including every variety and flavor of these delicious confections Be sure and take home some of McKenzie's Famous Ice Cream- inside and out. KELLY'S CAFE OPPOSITE THE BIG STORE CUMBERLAND M .*■
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