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Provincial Library THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER ii With which Is consoUdnted the Cumberland Sews. TWENTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 41. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBI A, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Y.M.CA GIVEN TO NEXT MARCH TO MAKE GOOD What was probably one of the liveliest public meetings held in Cumberland for a long time took place on Tuesday evening In the City Hall, when about twenty prominent citizens'met to discuss with the visiting representatives of the Y. M. C. A. matters relating to the big problem of boys' work in the city. A week previous a meeting was held in the same connection, but those present on that occasion decided to adjourn In order to be able to get more information on the subject and allow the representatives to supply a financial statement. At the meeting on Tuesday evening, Capt. J. C. Brown was in the chair, he being president of the former local committee, Among those present were Dr. Geo. K. MacNaughton, Dr. E. R. Hicks, Rev. W. Leversedge, Rev. Geo. Kinney, Rev. Jas. Hood, Messrs. T. Carey, T. H. Mumford. Chas. E. Burbridge, C. S. Wood, Mr. Fouracre, Geo. Hassall, A. McKinnon, J. Boldon, T. E. Banks, C. B. McKinnon, secretary ot the Nanaimo district, which takes in Cumberland, nnd Mr. Hutchinson, secretary for boys' work In Alberta and Uritish Columbia, who came up from Victoria to attend tlie meeting. Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. McKinnon dwelt at some length ou the work of the Y. M. C. A. Boys' Department in tlie Nanaimo District, and Its plans and objects. The following linanclal statement was presented to the meeting: RECEIPTS. Quota. Duncan $700.00 Chemainus 200.00 Nanaimo 1700.00 Courtenay ' 300.00 Cumberland 500.00 South Wellington 100.00 Ladysmith 100.00 Offering — Paid. Pledged. To Secure $333.00 $84.00 $283.00 5.00 20.00 175.00 697.00 95.00 908.00 6.00 .49.00 215.00 127.50 63.25 309.25 8.00 10.20 35.00 100.00 57.00 $3,600.00 EXPENBITCHES. March 3 to Sept. 30, 1920 $1,736.57 Estimated, October 1, 1920, to March 3, 1921 1,241.65 $1,186.70 J346.S $2,077.25 Net budget $2,978.22 Due National Council 686.56 Total budget to Mar. 3, 1921, $3,564.78 Receipts March 3 to Sept 30....$1,186.70 Balance required 2,378.08 Tax Sale, Tuesday Next The annual sule of lots in the Comox Electoral District on which there are delinquent taxes, will be held at the Court House, Cumberland, commencing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday next. Quite a few of the lots advertised have been redeemed but there remains a large number on the list. The amounts against the lots range all the way from $4.33 to $355.72. Local Boys Lost In The Woods BENEFIT DANCE BY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Total $3,564.78 Pledges in for balance required at Sept. 30 $ 346.25 New money to get 2,031.83 Total $2,378.08 Expenditure March 3 to September 30, 1920 $1,736.57 Receipts" 1,186.70 Net deficit, September 30 549.87 Due National Council 586.56 Total deficit at Sept. 30 $1,136.54 Nearly all present joined in the discussion, viewing tlie matter from different angles. Every man present was heartily in accord with thc need of doing something—nnd doing it soon— for the welfare of the boys and youths of our city, but it wos not easy to decide as to what was the best method to pursue. The Y. M. C. A. has been Interested in tlie local field for' some eighteen months, but it was charged by several present, and admitted, that next to nothing had been accomplished. At present there are several boys' clubs of various Hinds ln the city, Including the High School Boys' Club under Mr. Wood and Mr. Colin Campbell ; tlie club under the control of Mr. Hassall In the Anglican Church hall, and the club of the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Fouracre has charge, as well as football clubs. The great need was felt of some central body to which ail these clubs could be affiliated, so that overlapping would be cut out aud a programme used which would be attractive to the many boys iu the district who have no club affiliation. Getting down to brass tacks, the meeting decided, on the distinct understanding that the 300 odd dollars in tlie budget as expected from Cumberland would be all that would be required from this city up to the end of the financial year on March 3, to carry on with the Y.M.CA. organization until that date, in the hope that some good results would ensue. At that time the local committee will be free to take whatever action they deem best. The meeting appointed Capt. J. C. Brown as president of tlie local committee, and .Mr. T. Carey was niude secretary. Mr. Brown having to leave the meeting at this stage, Rev. Kinney took the chair. The meeting decided that the chairman appoint six persons present to formulate an organization scheme, and Mr. Kinney appointed Rev. Leversedge, sMr. Wood, Mr. Hassall, Dr. MacNaughton and Mr. Fouracre. A benefit dance will be given on Tuesday evening next, iu the Ilo-Ilo Dance Hall by the Cumberland United Football Club, the proceeds of which is in aid of an injured player of the team. BAGGED THREE COUGAR AND $75.00 BOUNTY Messrs. Kierstead and Fouracre Sr. had a somewhat thrilling experience recently when out hunting deer. Mr. Kierstead, observing a young panther, shot and wounded it, and its screams attracted the attention of the mother to the hunters. She bounded out of a nearby thicket to within a few yards of Mr. Kierstead. She came at Mr. Kierstead but he caught her in midair, the bullet going through her mouth and passing out througli the neck severed the spinal cord. Tliey brought tlle two animals into the city, where it was found tlmt the old one measured 8 feet from tip to tip, and weighed 175 pounds.. Mr. Kierstead went back the next day and got thc otlier kitten, making three in ull. Tlle government bounty being $25 each, Mr. Kierstead netted $75 and the valuable skins. CUMBERLAND CHINESE FOUND NOT GUILTY Jury Soon Reach Verdict After Hearing Summing Up of the Trial Judge. VICTORIA—The ilrst case of the Victoria Fall Assizes was tried before Mr. Justice Morrison Monday, wheu Mali Hong, Yee Toy and Chlng Tong, three Cumberland Chinamen, were charged with wounding Wong Sing Que, a fellow countryman of the same town, with intent to kill him. Tlie accused had been previously tried and convicted at the last Nanaimo Assizes, by Mr. Justice Gregory, and sentenced by that judge to terms of imprisonment. Their counsel at the former trial, Mr. Frank Higgins, ICC, who also defended* them at tlle present trial, was successful in obtaining from the Court of Appeal an order for a new triul qn the ground of a misdirection ot jury hy the trial judge. Mr. Arthur Leighton, of Nanaimo. prosecuted tlie case for the Crown, as he did at the former trial. The summing up of tlie Judge was strongly In favor of the accused, and the jury, after deliberating for half an hour, found the three Chinamen not guilty of tlie charge. Thc defendants were immdiatly ordered discharged and their bail returned. Dobbins—I hear that your daughter married a struggling young man. Dubbins—Well, yes, he did struggle, but he couldn't get away," Join The Liberty League All persons interested in the cause of Moderation and True Temperance are requested to attend a meeting to be held in the Ilo-Ilo tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 11 o'clock. Officers will be elected at this meeting and other important matters dealt with. Early on Sunday morning last Wm. Boyd, Joe Boyd and Eddie Boyd, of Cumberland, went Into tho wilds about two miles soutli of the hotel at Forbes Landing for the purpose of deer hunting. They Intended being back In in Cumberland at 6 p.m. the same day aud consequently did not go prepared for a lengthy stay. Billy Boyd and Eddie went in one direction and Joe went In another, after arranging to be back at the starting point about 4.30. Joe got back to their car, which wub left standing on the roadside, and saw that Billy and Eddie had not returned, ile did not get anxious as there was a few huors of daylight left. He waited there until nearly dark and then made up his mind that they had shot a deer and were packing It out, so made himself comfortable by lighting a lire and getting a meal ready, expecting every moment to see Billy and Eddie return. But tbey did not return, and by this time It was so dark that Joe could do nothing alone, so lie waited there until daybreak Monday morning. By this time the parents ln Cumberland began to get anxious, as they knew the boys had uo provisions, and got in touch with J. McNeil of Campbell River. He went up the Highway towards Forbes Landing and saw Joe at the lire he had built the night before. McNeil asked him if he had seen any of the Boyd boys, and Joe told him he was one of tbem; he thought the otlier two had either got lost or had got out so far that they decided to wait until daybreak Monday morning before attempting to get back to camp, if this was the case they should be In by noon, so they waited a few hours. When the boys did not show up by noon they decided to send word into Cumberland for a search party. Corporal Cronk of the Mounted Police, got a party together and started for (Continued on Page Seven) Cumberland Win Over Nanaimo Cumberland United Defeat Old Rivals on Home Ground by a Two to One Score. Men's Club Is Well Under Way A Men's Club uuder the auspices of the Anglican Church was successfully launched on Monday evening at a social and business meeting neld In the Church Hall, when some twenty men attended and took keen Interest in the business of adopting a constitution and electing officers. Membership In the club ls open to men not connected with the church, and many requests to join have already been received. On Monday at 8.30 a social and whist drive is being held, at which a big attendance ls anticipated. On the Monday following it is intended to have an open debute on the Prohibition Referendum. Mr. Carveth Wells, the well known explorer and lecturer, will give a lecture in tlie church hall under the auspices of the club on Sunday, Oct. 17, commencing at 8.30. The olllcers ot tlie club are: President, Rev. W. Leversedge; vice-president, Mr. J. Boldon; secretary-treasurer, Mr. J. Vernon-Jones; executive committee, F. J. Dalby, W. A. Gallop, T. 11. Mumford. J. Pinfold and J. Walton. Mr. Val Dalby and Mr. Jas. Hough are the present social committee. Cumberland United had as tlieir guests on Sunday Nanaimo-City Inter- City League champions. The ground was' in good shape in spite of the rain that had been falling during the greater part of the week and a fair- sized crowd turned out to witness the game. Cumberland had several changes iu tho team that defeated the Inter-City champions the previous week, Nicol and Irvine taking the place ot Jackson and Boothman. Campbell won the toBS, and right at the outset tlie local boys came within ail ace of scoring, Bannerman just missing a cross from Harrison by inches. The locals were exerting themselves to get a lead and for the lirst quarter were, ull ovor Nanaimo; good tackling by the halves was the only thing that kept them out, Dickenson, Jackson and Strange being In great form. Tlie visitors began to have more say in the game and a shot from Pilling almost deceived Clark, the ball swerving into goal when it appeared to be going past. Harrison and Home, on the left, were ie great shape and kept the defence on edge. Ollie had some good shots but Routledge was on the Job. James got possession but was bustled off the ball before he could shoot. Tucker was being well watched; the vlBltors had not forgot the previous game. With half-time drawing near the ,'.oe.als made strenuous efforts to get a boal. the referee failing to see one of the defence list the ball when it appeared to be going through. Half-time was called without either side having scored. Cumberland had (Continued on Page Four) Want Daily Train Service Government Neglect of Roads Severely Condemned—House Shortage Getting Serious. FORESTERS MEET AT G.W.V.A. HALL TONIGHT The Ancient Order of Foresters is holding a meeting tills evening In the Memorial Hall at 6.30 relative to the opening of the Court in Cumberland. All prospective members of the order, who have been medically examined and received doctor's certificates, are requested to be there at that time. MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL FUND A special meeting of the members of the Medical Fund of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited Is to be held in the Ilo-Ilo Theatre on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Business of Importance Is to be dealt with. At the meeting of the Cumberland Board of Trade held on Thursday evening—the flrst held for several months—Mr. Wesley Willard occupied tlie chair in the absence of Mr. G. W. Clinton, who has gone to Victoria to speak before the Victoria Board of Trade at its quarterly meeting. Among the more lmportaut matters dealt with was that of the retention of tlie daily train service and the double daily boat service between Nanaimo and Vancouver. A communication was read from the Courtenay Board of Trade on this question, which the local board strongly endorsed. The removal of the daily train service would Inflict great hardship on the local business people and tlie traveling public, as would also the removal of the augmented boat service. The secretary was Instructed to write Capt. Richardson, Road Superintendent, concerning the bad condition of the government roads, especially the Royston Road, and reminding him of the non-fulfilment of the government's promises. The proposed niud to Headquarters via Bevan has so far only been surveyed. Tho question of the acute shortage of houses occupied the attention of those present. ELECTRIC LIGHT CO. SECURES CONTRACT The Cumberland Electric Light Co. Ltd. has ben awarded the contract for Installing the electrical work in the new addition to the public school of this city. CARLOAD OF SEDANS AND FORD TRUCKS Mr. E. C. Emde, of Emde and Wain, of Courtenay, was iu town Monday with a Ford Sedan, one of a carload of Sedans and Ford Trucks just received by that firm. LENGTHY DEBATE "WETS" VERSUS "DRYS" . The Ilo-Ilo Theatre was well filled on Sunday evening when n combined meeting was held under the auspices of the Liberty Lengue and the Prohibition Party. Mr. Robert Cassidy, K.C., nf Vancouver, who was to he the principal speaker for the Liberty League, was prevented from making the trip, and Mr. J. H. Hawthornthwaite, member for Newcastle In the Provincial House, who happened to be in town in connection with the G. U. A. V., took Mr. Cassidy's place on the platform. Mr. C. T. Cross, Vice-President of the Liberty League, came up from Victoria to till the vacancy, but arrangements had been completed before he arrived. Mr. Charles Graham was chairman, the speakers being Mr. W. R. Trotter of Vancouver, and Mr, Tom Richardson, former member of the British House of. Commons, but now resident in Vancouver; Mr. H. G. MacKinnon of Cumberland and Mr. ,1. H. Hawthornthwaite spoke for Government Control. Each speaker was allowed half un hour, and us the Prohibitionists opened lite tulk- test they were allowed a few minutes at the end of the stated time to reply. Mr. Gruham, ln opening the meeting, explained the purpose for which they were met together. The date set for the referendum vote t'or Prohibition or Government Control aud sale in sealed puekages would be October 21), when everyone would hnve au opportunity of deciding for himself. The government, said Mr. Graham, was to be congratulated on the square deal which it was giving the public on that date. Simply two straightforward questions—there is no camouflage—there can be no misunderstanding. We have parties representing both sides here with us tonight, said the chairman, and you will go away, I hope, with a clearer idea of just what Is meant by Prohibition and Government Control. Vi. it. Trotter Firwt Speaker. Mr. Trotter, who wbh the first speaker, said it was not quite clear just wliat is to come before the people on October 20. There was a very hazy idea in the minds of the people as to just what this issue really was.. John Oliver had put through an amendment providing for another provincial referendum, which provided for a continuance of the Prohibition Act or Government Sale, foolishly called Government Control. It waa a well known fact that the act has not heen enforced. It was certainly not the fault of tho net, but owing to the many loopholes, which no one foresaw at the time. At the last session these loopholes were patched up. Tlie "Wets" are not telling you anything about the amended act, but that is the one you. will vote on, on October 20. At the time the act was passed, who thought the medical fraternity would fall down so miserably as they did, said Mr. Trotter. These were men who at oue time commanded great respect as citizens, and should continue to do so. Ou account of this leakage, an amendment was made to the act. Mr. Trotter then gave a table of figures showing the big drop in tlie government sale of liquors since this amendment came into force. Regarding tlie jails, we all knew there were men on the outside who should he on the inside, said the speaker. Since Prohibition there was a remarkable decrease In the number of jails throughout the province. One building which was formerly a jail is now converted into a public high school. Again, about the drug .business. We have numerous reports of the remarkable increase iu drug sales since the Prohibition Act was brought into force, but none of these were authentic—they cannot stand inspection. In several cases in which investigations had been made, they had received nhsolute denials of statements wblcb were supposedly true. You have before you on October 20 the two questions, continued Mr. Trotter—the amended Prohibition Act or .Government Control, foolishly called, for it is Government Sale. However, my friend will deal with that. An amended Prohibition Act is most beneficial to tlie working class, said the speaker. I appenl to your intellect and reasoning powers. Is it not better to deal with a sober class of people than one whose views are biased and minds clouded as the result of intoxi cating drink? I speak without fear of correction, People who voted wet before will vote dry at tbe coming elec~ tion. A striking example of this was the B. C. Federationist, previously one of the wettest papers that ever blew to the breeze. You could almost squeeze booze out of it. Look at it today—it is equally us dry. (Laughter and a voice, "It sure is dry." Mr. Trotter ended by expressing a wish that the public would use their best judgment in voting. II. <J. MacKinnon. Mr. MacKinnon's speech, in part, is printed below. The question before the people is whether this impossible piece of legislation, known as the Prohibition Act, is to be kept on the statute books of the province or ls it to be relegated to where it belongs—the wastopaper basket —and some sane legislation instituted so that the government shall be in a position to adequately regulate and control the use und sule of liquor. Tlie principle of the prohibition of alcohol by coercion is contrary to the teaching of all advanced thought Such leaders as Moses, Confucius, Buddha, und the grentest of them all —the Carpenter of Nazareth—all recognized its existence and at limes recommended its use, the latter even stamping his approval on conviviality to a degree' when he replenished the wine nt the marringe feast in Canu of Galilee. The one point that they were all unanimous and agreed upon, was to he temperate iu all things—and each knowing the human mind gave specific instructions how this might be done. They know that intemperance in alcohol or anything else was something that the Individual had lo overcome in his upward path to light. These men, being big, broad and intensely practical, besides having the vision to see the perfect ideal, realized tha'. the halting steps of humanity toward it would be painfully slow, and beset with dangers. They warned of the pitfalls which were always yawning for the impracticable visionaries and their followers who would gain in one step what the formula requires in several. Since the dawn of history until the present day such visionaries have menaced governments and institutions by being always on hand to suggest the leap. , . . History has repeated itself hundreds of times since, and we have Ihe same chaps with us today in our modern opportunist or moral reformer —who is ever on the alert to throw Continued fin Page Two. Nanaimo United Play Here Tomorrow Tomorrow afternoon, commencing ut 2.30, the local footballers will play the Nanaimo i'nited on the new athletic grounds. After the success of the local boys last Sunday lt is confidently expected that the team will annex a further two points. By virtue of their superior goal average, Cum berland is now at the hend of Ihe table. The following will do duty for Cumberland - - Gout, ('lurk ; bucks, Strang and Campbell; half-backs, Irvine, Conti und Smith; forwards, Wylle, Nicol, .lames, Home, Harrison; reserves. Brown, Bannerman, Booth- man. Carle. SUPER-SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS COMING TO THE ILO-ILO THEATRE TODAY, October fl—William Fox production, "WOLVES OF THR NIGHT," witli William Farnum. October 16—D, W. Griffith presents "THE IDOL DANCER," a thrilling love story ot thc South Sens. October 23—George Lime will present "THE MIU.U'LF, MAN." nnd "Fire. Fire." October an... 1). w. Orlllilli will present "SCARLET DAYS." a tale ot Hie Golden West. November 20—Cecil Do Miller will present "MALE AND FEMALE." November 27-Thos. II. Inco presents "BEHIND TIIE HOOK." Two THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER October 9, 1920. 'cam".*: COMFORT is what the whole world wants. There's some people who won't take it when offered, they're so skeptical. THERE'S SOLID COMFORT IN HEATERS SOLD HERE They're a thing of beauty and warm forever, lhat is when it's cold. Buy one for the parlor and one for the sitting room. THERE'S A HEATER HERE FOR EVERY HOUSE. Call and get yours. P. O. Box 279 T. E. BATE CUMBERLAND Phone 31 Get Behind a Brand New Pipe from Kelly's JUST RECEIVED New WELLINGTONS IN A VARIETY OF SHAPES ALL KINDS OF SMOKERS* SUPPLIES COMPLETE LINE OF CIGARS "CUMBERLAND. B.C. ,LYkS EI JJ_J. THE HOUSE THAT QUALITY BUILT Use It in the Morning It Makes Breakfast Taste Better KLENZO Tooth Paste Frost's Pharmacy The Rexall Store Cumberland, B.C. LENGTHY DEBATE "WETS" VERSUS "DRYS" tContiniied frnm Page One) CITY SCHOOLS HONOR ROLLS( Tin' following nro the honor rolls in ihe ciiy schools fur the month of September: Division l. Marjorie Qunbury, l: I.ily Oien, '2: elms. Reid, 8; Willie Jones, 4; Howard Carey, 5 J John Cuddy, ii. Division ll. -Nora Glen, 1; Chrlssle Sutherland, 2; Harriet Gomm, 3; Mary Enrlohi, 4; Mabel Jones and Helen Parnham, 5; Tom Abe, ti. Division III.—Josephine Dono, 1; Olga Owen, 2; Edith O'Brien, 3; Toshio Kajlyama, 4; Leslie Dando, 5; Sandy Devls, c. Division IV.—Sam Davis. Ij Tnshiko Iwasa, 2; Mary Gozzano, 3; Willie Davis, 4; Dorothy/Maxwell, 5; Jack Hill, 6. Division V.—James Peters, 1; Archie Dick, 2; Claudia Harrison. 3; Priscilla Cloutier, 4; Edna Smith, Bj Arthur Holloing, 6. Division VI.—Helen Jluh, lj Jennie Herd, 2; Margaret Gibson, 3; Norm Parnham, I; Kathleen Coolie, 5; Eleanor Borglniul, II. Division VII.—Lena Bogo, 1; Snkayo Suglmorl, 2; Tadachi Dol, 3; Mary Sweeney nnd Low Leung, 4; Norman Prelone, li; Robert Colling, ti. Division VIII., First Reader—Ella Johnston, 1; Aiko Yoshlkami, 2; Klshlo Kaga, 3. Second Primer— Sarah Lawrence, 1; Beatrice Caval- lero, 2; Jimmy Chin, 3. Division IX.—Annie Walker, 1; Hazel Gibson, 2; Jean Brown, 3; Nora Wnl lace. 4; John Comb, 5; Hugh Brnes, 6. Division X.—Norma Frost, 1; Enie Voung, 2; (Tieyako Kajlyama, 3; Sada- ko Iwasa, 4; Hatsumi .Miyahara, 5; Harriet Horbury, 6. Divslion XL—Morning Class.—Ronald Derbyshire, 1; Mollle Cooke, 2; Doris Hannay, ,1; .May Beveridge, 4; Nina Shields, 5; Sidney Hunt, 6. Afternoon Class—Jackie Wong, I; Ka- zuko Iwasa, 2; Johnny Mali, 3; Hiro- sliLOknda, 4j Allien Francesi:lnf, 5; Eunice .MacKinnon, ij. the monkey wrench Into the machinery of human progress. Being well organized, and with huge quantities of sentimental propaganda, they took advantage of the hysteria of a few years back and succeeded in gulling the people Into the belief that tlie native, natural element of alcohol should and could be prohibited in British Columbia, and that the modern golden calf—or hull—that they had set up was such a perfect machine that it would generate and run on its own power. Has it succeeded? Well, what have we got? Quantity—the same or greater. Quality—It's vile and poisonous to a great extent. Price -well, they nearly obtained their objective there, lor it's prohibitive all right for the working man. In reading that emotional placard, 'The Bottle or the Boy," did It mean saving hlm to consign him to the tender mercies of the bootlegger? There s more drunkenness among boys today than ever before! They merely tell us to look at the empty Jails, and In the next breath * I'.at there are over 2.000 bootlegger:: In the province. Now, assuming that there are 25 customers for each bootlegger, who are accessories before and after; also assuming that this act lias really a moral foundation, then we have fsO.OOO criminals. There are not enough jails ill the whole Dominion of Canada to hold these "criminals" of B. 0.1 Statistics show that one out of every len of our population is a teetotaler— or 10 per cent. Here we are in a supposed democracy having 10 per cent. dictating to tlie other 90 per cent, that they shall become as the 10 per cent.—and the 90 per cent, do not seem to have either the desire or in. clination—and small wonder. History tloes not show that the teetotaler ever did anything great, and In the records of human achievement in any line of endeavor they are not there in sufficient numbers to supply the punctuation marks! And their pet chilli, the Prohibition Act, runs true to the form of its fathers. We also find that real statesmen have at all times frowned on prohibition attempts, as they knew that the attempts must prove abortive. When one of its advocates approached Abraham Lincoln, tlie greatest American living or dead, complaining about General Grant consuming so much whiskey, the great.Lincoln turned to him and said, "My friend, get me the name of that brand; I have other generals who are just in need of that Information." Of course it is to be expected that the advocates of such a joke will talk a little wild. In a recent speech the Rev. Thomas Informs us that the state or government is organized for the purpose of carrying out law. We always understood that responsible government was organized to bring into concrete expression the wishes of tlie people anil attend to the administration thereof. Probably the Rev. Thomas refers to the duties of the government when his 10 per cent, minority assumes complete control. A little further on he slates that alcohol is not a stimulant but a narcotic. If this man Thomas got hold of a monkey- wrench he'd twist the force of gravity to operate Heavenwards, wherever Hint may he! ll is obviously up to the moderate majority of this province to say with Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty or give tne death," Witli regard to the economics of the question, we discover another exploded theory, In that it would furnish Its own motive power—fines for its enforcement. On top of that the government leaders tell us that it will take every dollar ill the treasury above salaries to enforce the act—and then it would not have enough. There is not gold enough between here and Jericho to make 90 per cent, of tlie population bow to the will of 10 por cent. Tlie antics of one of these reformers ire still fresh in our minds—the chief of the drive in this province for Prohibition—it's flrst commissioner. The combination, however, did not seem to work. In visualizing wealth and grabbing for It by the carload, the grabber was grabbed, bagged and lagged with a number. Are you people who represent the 80 per cent, moderate element of the population of this province going to let this hunch of dreamers again befog the issue with their sentimental twaddle and lend you by the nose to the polls to vote .away your birthright. The patches will not make this old tub seaworthy, for it's rotten In design and ready to spring a dozen otlier leaks. Hang on to .your common sense and vote ngainst this imported imposition so thut we can have alcohol where it may be observed and ther- tore controlled. Tom Klt'Iiariisiin. 1 contend, s.aid Mr. Richardson, on rising to speak, that you have beeu very much impressed by some of the arguments my opponent has just made. I will, if I may, attempt to analyze some of these statements. My friend says that the 10 per cent. Prohibitionists In the province of British Columbia are trying to domineer over the other 90 per cent. Surely he must be aware that the last Prohibition Act was placed on the statute book after the electors had so decreed (voices of dissent from all parts of the house) I think I am in tlie realm of facts when 1 say that the government now in power declared the mnjorlty In favor of that act. When he speaks of sentiment, It is not the passions of the people we are appealing to—It is the reasoning. I want you to understand, my friends, to realize the good it has brought about—chiefly among the working classes. The violations have not been many. Tho remarkable increase in the arrests and fines go to prove this. Generally speaking, we bave a more sensible and intelligent class of people. Because there have been violations of the act is no reason why lt should be abolished. It will he the amendment of the act you will vote on. Am I not right when I suggest that tlie political aims, ideals and morality might he a little more elevated than they are at the present time? If there ever was a time in the history of this province when there was need of clear thinking and correct brain action, it is today. You say to vote for a continuance of the Prohibition Act is to give up your personal rights of liberty. I say no. Why retain a so-called liberty that we know is injurious to everyone? It is a decision to be reached once for all. What I implore is that you men and women will appreciate the step you take. J. II. lliiwtlioriithwiilto. Sir. Hawthornthwaite said that in tlie 25 years he had been In the labor movement he had never seen the movement in so rotten a state as at the present time. Speaking of the Federationist he said that paper had been going down steadily for the last four years. He made a number of readings from books which he had in his possession, supposedly written by noted Prohibitionists giving their views on the subject. Referring to Mr. Trotter's statement of the closing of numerous jails throughout the province of B. C, he reminded his hearers that a large part of the men of the population had gone to the front. There was never any need of so many jails In the province anyway. Tlie people could never be forced with a club. It had been tried many times and had never succeeded. How could It be carried out today? John Oliver had said the Prohibition Act could never be enforced. The introduction of Prohibition had only caused men to drink poisonous drinks such as "squirrel" whiskey and the like. Why should a man's personal rights be taken from him? Tlie passing of the Prohibition Act would be the gateway to otlier things. They were putting on the soft pedal- presently they would he eliminating smoking, hunting on Sundays, etc. Speaking of the religious mun, lie called the attention of his opponents to the fact that the Good Samaritan, when he helped the wounded wayfarer, as a means of restoring hlm, gave him a drink of wine from his flask, and the mnn was restored—he did not give him a drink of neur beer of "squirrel" whiskey. He contended that tlle Prohibition Act In Its amended form would do little more good than previously. Mr. Trotter, In a few words, replied to some of the statements Mr. Hnw- thomthwalte had made. Regarding the B. C. Federationist, It had n larger circulation than ever before. By giving the war ns a reason for the closing down of a large number of the jails, was lt to infer that our soldiers were the ones who kept the jails occupied? (Laughter.) Wedding An event of Interest to the many friends of the bride here and ln Victoria took place at the Dalles, Oregon, on September 24, when Mrs. Annie C. Wier Forsyth, widow of the late Rev. S. M. Forsyth, B.D., and elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John JyWier of this city, was married to His Honor Judge William T. Dnrch, formerly of the Superior Court of the State of Washington, now of Los Angeles. The Judge and Mrs. Darch will reside iu Los Angeles. Stylish and Good Looking Our men's shoes are not only up to the minute in style and look well when worn, but they are comfortable and easy and make walking a pleasure. When we tell you the price you will wonder how we can sell such high-grade footwear so reasonable. Stylish anjd Serviceable tells the whole story of our shoes for women. High shoes—low shoes—all sizes—all styles. And they are priced from $1.75 up! RUBBERS! We have them in Tan and Black. Cavin's Cash Shoe Store (We Sell Boots and Shoes Only) Next Door to Waverley Hotel CUMBERLAND A. S. HAMILTON PASSED AWAY IN VANCOUVER Was Former Master Mechanic for the Canadian Collieries at Union Bay. VANCOUVER.—A. S. Hamilton, late muster mechanic at the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, Union Bay, and who recently opened offices in the Pacific Building as consulting mechanical engineer, died at the General Hospital Monday morning, after being suddenly taken ill on Friday, night. Mr. Hamilton was a native of Scotland aud came to Vancouver Island thirty years ago. He was one of the best known men among colliery set dements. He settled first at Union Bay and afterwards went to Nanaimo, where he lived for twenty years, resigning his position as master mechanic with the Western Fuel Company of that city to go to Union Bay for the Canadian Collieries. Although he never ran for public ollice, he took a very keen interest in public affairs, and, gifted with a ready pen, both in prose and poetry, became well known throughout the northern part of the Island. Some of his poetical lines won a considerable reputation. He- was a good raconteur and was the life of many Bums nights and other gatherings during bis residence in Nanaimo. Mr. Hamilton was quite talented as a mechanic, and was the inventor of several time-saving devices used in the collieries. He is survived by a widow and three sisters, Mrs. Rnnsden of Kerrlsdale; Sirs. Blakley, of Lynn Valley, and Mrs. J. Hrown of Scotland. Begin Your Trip Right by selecting the shells that hunters from coastto coast have proved dependable under all conditions. RegaJ Shotgun Shells are a double assurance ol success for the man who prefers ballistite powder. We also carry a full lino of Gsnuckand Sovereign Shotgun Shell, and Dismission Metallic Cartridge. — each backed by ttie bill " I> " trar* ■>. mark Iuconse—Does she dunce badly? Quentinl—Yes, If the chftperones are not looking. GOOD EATS VENDOME Restuarant FOR QUALITY. Oysters, Steaks and Chops. Also Fish and Chips. BOXES FOR LADIES. Open liny nml Niglit. IT is an enormous task today for manufacturers of telephone equipment to maintain an adequate output. They are away behind in their orders, owing to shortage of workers, raw materials, inefficient transportation and other causes, In the meantime, Central is supplying service with the means at her disposal. She. is working harder than ever, realizing that the telephone is a great factor in social and business life. To her belongs the credit of assuming greater burdens because of shortage of equipment. When you telephone, think of her and what she is doing. British Columbia Telephone Co. 6ctober 0, 1920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Aug { ( ( Your Railways and the Cost of Living BEFORE THE PRIVY COUNCIL AT OTTAWA PROTEST AGAINST THE NEW RAILWAY RATES HAS BEEN MADE ON THE GROUNDS THAT THE GIVING OF THE NEW RATES WOULD RAISE THE COST OF LIVING BY A PERCENTAGE MANY TIMES HIGHER THAN THE PERCENTAGE ACTUALLY CHARGED BY THE CANADIAN RAILWAYS. It was pointed out that the numerous middlemen who act as the distributors of goods would each add his percentage of profit to the freight rate, so that although the Railways might only receive, say, 40 cents additional freight charge on a shipment, the public would be forced by the distributing middlemen to pay many times that amount. i The Management of the various Canadian Railways desire through this, their association, to draw the attention of newspaper readers to the highly significant fact that the recent increase in United States Railway Rates—an increase similar to the increase in Canada—HAS ACTUALLY BEEN FOLLOWED BY A DECLINE IN THE COST OF LIVING IN THAT COUNTRY. Furthermore a great Canadian manufacturer recently made public—without any solicitation and without the'previous knowledge of the Railway Managements—figures which proved that the retail selling price of a yard of plain white cloth in Winnipeg, after being hauled from Montreal to Toronto and Toronto to Winnipeg, would be increased only one-half a cent—EVEN AFTER THE WHOLESALER HAD ADDED 20 PER. CENT. PROFIT TO THE NEW FREIGHT RATE AND THE RETAILERS ANOTHER 50 PER CENT. He showed that these distributors, whether rightly or wrongly, added 15 cents to his mill price of 16 cents per yard. Yet the Railways carried the raw cotton for this yard of goods from Texas to Montreal, and the finished goods from the mill to Toronto and Toronto to Winnipeg, for one and one-half cents. i We venture to believe that, whatever the explanation or the justification may be, the same serious addition to cost by the distributing trades will be found in relation to almost every article of common household use. This is not to attack distributors. They may themselves be victims of a bad system or of an overcrowded trade. But it is to point out that if they add whatever percentages they, as a trade, find convenient, THE RAILWAYS CAN NOT HELP EITHER THEMSELVES OR THE PUBLIC. The oppressive results of these practices should not be charged against the Railway Managements, nor cited as reasons for holding freight rates down merely because Railway rates CAN be held down while other prices soar as the various trades find necessary. RAILWAY charges always must be a serious item in determining cost of production. But the Managements of your i . Railways urge upon your attention this fact, that antiquated, overloaded and wasteful systems of distributing goods are much more properly a subject for public anxiety. Canada cannot prosper without prosperous Railways. Canadian Railways cannot prosper unless Canada prospers. s. In all sincerity let us suggest that the people of Canada beware of those who would restrict and even strangle the Railways, SIMPLY BECAUSE CONTROL EXISTS THERE AND IS NOT SO CONVENIENT IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. The Railway Association of Canada 263 St. James Street, Montreal, Que. >m« Pour THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER October 9, 1920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLI1 .Manager und Pu'ilisher. BEN H, GOWEN Editor. SATURDAY, OCTOBER il, 1920, PROHIBITION OR GOVERNMENT CONTROL We venture to state that almost every person of the large gathering which filled the llo-llo Theatro on Sunday niglit last, came away disappointed—and many disgusted, though as a whole it was a good comedy show In thai no clear-cut. definite statement was placed beroiv the audience by either party to the debate which would help the electors in arriving at a clear understanding ot thc plebiscite i" be taken on Wednesday, October 20. Tlie audience good-naturedly sat and listened for two and a half hours lo a whole lol of talk—from Moses to Pindlay to a lol ol acrimonious discussion which was decidedly oul ot place, and to a lol of nonsensical statements which showed thnt the speakers in some respects, hnd only a superficial knowledge of what they were talking ■about. The public today will not be fooled with camouflage and humbug as they were three years ago. The question before the electors then and now are entirely different. The two big pleas put before the electors by the Prohibition Party of those days was the saving of foodstuffs used In the manufacture of liquor—which owing to the long war were running very short—and the elimination of the bar. Both of these have now been removed, and we sincerely hope never to return. Tlie bar with the sale of liquors, combined with the "treating" system in vogue, was undoubtedly the cause of much excessive drinking, and no sane man can honestly say that a great deal of good has not been accomplished by the elimination of both evils. The Prohibitionists should not take too much unction to their souls for this reform. True, Ihey strongly agitated for it, from various reasons, but it was the vote of the temperance man—the moderate drinker—which wiped out the bars. But the Prohibitionists overstep the mark of wisdom, as over-zealous or fanatical people are wont to do. They are not satisfied with wines and liquors being abolished from the bars, but they want to banish them from the entire Dominion of Canada! They say the good gifts ot the Creator to mankind should not be allowed in the country. In their egotistical wisdom they would banish that which He know to be good for the people He created—when not used to excess. And surely this is not the only good gift that Is used to excess. They would cast a man—who is a respected and honorable citizen otherwise—in jail for having wine or liquor in his possession. Only this week, in that hot-bed of Prohibitionists and otlier extremists, Ontario, a man was sent to jail for three months and fined $1500 for having liquor in his possession. Give these people all they want and we will soon be back to the state where men were transported for life a distance of 13,000 miles for sheep-stealing. The Prohibitionists point with glee to the fact that the Government sale of liquor has had a big drop since tlie amended act came into force. What more natural? But the consumption has Increased tremendously, which of course is by illicit sale. Before the said amendment came into force it was not difficult to get a prescription good for a buttle of good liquor, the whole costing around five or six dollars. Now that the quantity has been cut to eight ounces the purchaser pays about the same price for the smaller tinount. Xnturaly he looks elsewhere for his supplies, and has not got to look very far. Cumberland is not very large, but the number of places at which liquor can be bought woud surprise some people. Under the bootlegging system a bottle is secured, perhaps by two or three fellows who get together and "polish it off" so there will be no "evidence" for a zealous officer of the law. The result—one or more drunks. And this state of things will get worse if the Prohibition Act is retained, for liquor will increase in price, giving greater Incentive to tlie blind-pig operator. But under Government Control these conditions would not prevail. The bootlegger would be automatically wiped out, for there would be no profit in it for hlm—and who would buy his stuff, anyway, which is oftentimes next to rank poison. The Government sale and control of liquor In sealed packages is not a return to the old liquor system. It Is a proposition which, if properly carried out, would deprive the bootlegger and bllndpigger of their opportunities for traffic, and remove many of the evils which have sprung from abortive legislation, Backed by strong public opinion the government can be relied upon lo put through good temperance legislation. Official Visit To New Dam Snme lime ago. upon completion of the new dam, the Union Water Work Co., Ltd., sent an Invitation to the City Council to pay a visit of inspection, which was accepted, but for various reasons the visit had to be delayed un til Thursday afternoon of last week. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the party met nt the City Hall, which included Mayor McDonald. Aid. Brown. Parnham, Thomson, City Clerk Mordy, accompanied by Mr. G. W. Clinton, man aging director ot the Water Works Co., and Mr. Shortt and a press represen tative. The party journeyed by cars to the foot of the hill just beyond Chinatown. No little interest was evinced by the residents of that local ity at the visitors as the cars dashed through the main street, which by the way was noticahly clean and tidy. Arrived at the foot of the hill the party began the ascent. Aid. Parnham and Mr. Shortt, who apparently quite enjoy climbing steep inclines, led the procession, and set a good pace, which told somewhat on the green hands, who prefer to take things more leisurely and dignified. However, thc party didn't allow the leaders to escape, and soon reached the site of the new dam, about 450 feet above the city and 1050 feet above sea ievel. 6011,000 Gallons I npiicitj. The company has gone to considerable expense to provide additional storage space for Cumberland's water supply. This is known as No. 1 Dam Its previous capacity was about 100,- 000 gallons, but with the completion of the big retaining wall it now holds no less than 600,000 gallons, which is said to lie about 24 hours' supply for the town In winter and 15 hours' supply in summer. After an inspection and rest at this point, the party continued up the hill to No. 2 Dam, which Is about 900 feet above Ibe city. This Is practically t) lake covering many acres, with retaining wall and gauges regulating Ihe flow of water to No, 1 Dam. in tlii; locality some magnificent views are obtained, ns one ts nblo to see away over Courtenay, Mervllle, Comox, l.a/.o and to Powell River on tlie Mainland, the smoke of which could l'i' plainly seen at Ibe time of,, till' visit. At an elevation of about 200 higher mi. is situated Stevens Lake, known ns Nu. :i. This lake has a storage capacity of 762,000,000 gallons. SUU further on. about 150 higher up, or alioul 2000 feet nbovo sea level, is Hamilton Lake, containing about 1,122,000,000 gallons. These are Mr, Khorlt's figures, and anyone doubting thom are advised to go up tbere and size It up for himself. Even wilh this large storage capacity the Cumberland Water Works Co.. looking to tbe future increasing needs of Iho city, Intends making further Investigation witli a view to connecting up with other lakes said to exist in Ihe mountains nearby. Tlie return trip was made In double- quick time, Mt; Shorlt choosing the steep descent via the pipe-line. The lust straggler made thc return trip In 17 minutes. HIDING COPPER COINS ft is hard to understand the mentality of some people, declares the London Observer. That they should hide their gold was not surprising. That tliey should trade in silver coins or simply hoard Ihem was not to be wondered at, though there was not the same crise de monnalre in England. But what is the explanation of this sudden shortage of copper coins? Why should anybody want to collect sous? Their intrinsic value must be comparatively small, but once tlie process of keeping them In reserve began, thousands of people followed the movement. We are having exactly the same trouble about pence and halfpence as we used to have about francs. The trouble Is not so intense, but then it has only just begun. The issue of paper money put an end to the silver shortage. But what can be done about the copper penury? The inconvenience of not being able to obtain change when one makes a trivial purchase Is considerable. Surely common sense will soon assert itself. POPULAR FOOTBALLER LEAVING THE COAST Alexander Donaldson, better known "Sandy," expects to finish Ills theological studies at Westminster Hall In the near future, when he will return to his old college at Queen's, from which he expects to graduate as a full- Hedged minister next April. Donaldson is well known in Cumberland, having played centre half for the Rangers in the Inter-City Summer League series. His many friends here wish him the best of luck and hopes nre entertained that he will return to Ibe Coast when his studies are finished. FOOTBALL NOTES Adrian, the blonde flush who played Hillside right for the Celtics In the Inter-City Summer League, is reported to have been flirting with the C. P. R. management, but ibe lucky club to secure bis services is tlle I. L. A. Sunnily Sullivan, ihe old Cumberland half-back, is playing a great game in that position for the O. P. It. team ii Vancouver, Bradshaw, the junior, who played such marvellous football for the Celtics at Inside right, is now with the P. R. Cumberland Win Over Nanaimo (Continued from Page One) Neuralgic Pains Give Way to Soothing Hamlin's Wizard Oil Hamlin's Wizard Oil is a safe, simple and effective treatment for both headache and neuralgia. Rubbed in where the pain is, it cases the tortured nerves and almost invariably brings quick relief. Keep a supply on hand. Wizard Oil is a good dependable preparation to have in the medicine chest for first aid when the doctor may be far away. Its healing, antiseptic qualities can always be relied upon as a preventive against infection, or otlier serious results, from sprains, bruises, cuts burns, bites and stings. Just as good, too, for sore feet, stiff neck, frost bites, cold snrcs and canker sores. Gfinerous bIzo bottlo 3&c. If you nit* troubled with connttpatlon or trick liptnlache try Hamlin's Wliard Llvir tt lilp.it. Jsissl pleasant llttlt sink plllst at ilruffiili (or jog, the pull and deserved better luck. Both teams played good ball and there were few dull moments during the period. Scores In the Second Half. On resuming, Nanaimo made tracks for Clark, Pilling just shooting over the bar. Play of a give-and-take nature followed, with some feeling creeping into tlie game. Strang and Campbell were In good form and kept Nanalmo's front rank well away from Clark. With twenty minutes gone the referee awarded Nanaimo a free kick 30 yards out; Dickinson took the kick and beat Clark, the ball hitting the inside of the crossbar and landing in the net. This seemed to be the tonic that the homesters required and they swarmed around Routledge's charge. Their efforts were rewarded by Harrison heating the goalie all the way with a shot that gave him no chance. Five minutes later James put the team on the lead, accepting a cross from Harrison he put the ball out of Routledge's reach. N'linniino made desperate efforts to equalize and had the assistance of a strong wind which arose during tlie latter jiortlon of the game, but the defence held iirm and the game ended with Cumberland a worthy winner. Tlle visitors put np a hard and determined fight, their half-back line being vory strong, Dickenson at left- half having a shade on the others. T. Jackson filled the centre half position and Tommy played his usual forceful game against his old team mates. Both goalkeepers had au easy day, Clark being seldom tested. Nicol and Irvine, tlie newcomers from the I.L.A., played a useful game, and on better acquaintance will no doubt strengthen tlie team. Campbell and Strang were always safe and reliable. The team ns a whole is steadily improving and on form should have little difficulty in bagging Iwo points nt the expense of Nanaimo United who will be visitors tomorrow. Mungiier Wilson is un- spnring In his efforts to keep Cumber- hind in tlie premier position of soccer in the province, and with thc proper support there Is no reason why they should not repent last season's performance. The teams lined up as follows: NANAIMO—Goal, Routledge; backs, Chester, Linn; half-backs. Strange, Jackson and Dickenson; forwards, O'Brien, Robertson, Pilling, Ollerton, Stiles. CUMBERLAND—Goal, Clark; backs, Strang, Campbell; half-backs, Irvine, Conti, Smith; forwards, Bannerman, Nicol, James, Home, Harrison. League Standings. W. Cumberland 3 South Wellington 2 Nannlmo City 2 Nanaimo United 1 Granby 0 Ladysmith 1 Tomorrow's Gumes. Nanaimo United at Cumberland. Nannlmo City v. Granby. Ladysmith v. South Wellington. L, D. Pts 1 0 6 0 2 6 2 0 4 2 1 3 1 3 3 3 0 2 ■■•■•••■■••■■■•■•■■I'l'l*!* GROCERY DEPARTMENT-Week End Specials ROYAL CROWN SOAP S boxes *UH) SWIFT'S SOAP 4 cakes 25c SUGAR, 20's UM ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR, per sack $3.95 ROLLED OATS, 6's 4»e LARD, Shamrock, 5's, per tin tlSi LARD, Shamrock, 3's, per tin $1.20 BROWN SUGAR, per lb 16Mc- WEEKS MOTOR COMPANY NANAIMO, B.C. Chevrolet Enjoyment ceases to be complete when you feel it is extravagant. The certainty that a car conserves your money—that its every feature renders you the utmost service, is the most gratifying feeling about it. That is why more people buy Chevrolets in preference to heavier types that are a burden on the pocket- book. The experience of veteran motorists has proven that the Chevrolet affords you all the feelings essential to complete enjoyment. Pride in its appearance and absolute confidence in its dependability alone guarantee your peace of mind. Yet in addition the Chevrolet offers every riding and driving comfort and equipment convenience. These things are to be enjoyed equally in a Chevrolet as in other cars. But in the Chevrolet alone can you enjoy them at such low cost. That is the peculiar attraction of the Chevrolet—all essential features other cars afford, but at lower cost. Do not entertain any doubts on this score, dive us an opportunity to show you how and why this is true. Weeks Motors Limited NANAIMO, or THOMAS HUDSON, Union Bay ***** October 9, idS6. THE CUMBERLAND iSLANDEft tive I* RANGES AND [{EATERS A FULL LINE OF-HEATERS NOW SHOWING NEW HOT BLAST RETORT, in three sizes, at $22.50, $29.50 and $38.00. FAIRY OAKS at $18.00 and $22.50. TWILIGHT 'HEATERS, semi-open hearth, at $22.00 and $26.00. REGALS, the best open-hearth style on the market, at $30.00 and $35.00 each. PLAIN COAL BURNERS. AIRTIGHT WOOD HEATERS. RANGES We are offering some very good prices on Ranges, which it will be to your interest to investigate before buying. A FULL LINE OF HOUSEFURNISHINGS ALWAYS SHOWING. A. MacKinnon CUMBERLAND, B.C. Prompt Service FIRST CLASS REPAIRS Full line of Accessories, including some choice AUTO RUGS AT REASONABLE PRICES Cumberland Motor Works TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy the products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES, LIMITED Ask for the Brandsjthat are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy. U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. Silver Top Soda Water g Cascade Beer The Beer Without a Peet _'ull line of Pure Fruit Flavors. UNION BREWING CO., LTD NANAIMO, B.C. SHORT PAPER ON FIRST AID AND MINE RESCUE WORK By GEORGE O'BIIIEN Safety Engineer, Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, Cumberlund, B. I'. Our Motto: TO PLEASE A barber has four times .the shaving- on Saturdays. If people would get their hair cut during week days it would relieve the Saturday waiting. CUMBERLAND BARBER SHOP A.- GATZ, Proprietor CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM.MKRRJFIKLI), Proprietor. GOOD ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE AUTO PAINTING General Wooilwork, Auto Bodies, Trucks mul Wheels built i.i order lii'imlrs Promptly Attended to. Jas. C. Allan Cor. Prliloni'x & FitzsvllUnni Sts. NANAIMO, B. C. Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland, B. C (ft\ SINC SINCE g 1870 ILOH 30i?8FICOUGHS Brief History of First Aid and Mine Kescue Work. The St. John's Ambulance Association has now been in existence some 35 years and hundreds of thousands of people in all parts of the world have benefited greatly by the knowledge gained In Its teachings aud the application of the knowledge gained to a very large number of their more unfortunate brothers and sisters by those who have given their time to studying First Aid work. It Is a grand and noble work antl great credit and thanks is due to the originators of the bt. John's Ambulance Association. A good many years have passed since most large Industrial concerns recognized the fact that First Aid was a very necessary thing in the operations of factories, mines, machine shops, etc., and much to tha credit of the large organizations a start was made lu the greatest conservation of all (the conservation of the manhood md womanhood of the country) by en- couruging a number of their employees in taking up the work of First Aid to the Injured. Some years ago the Workmen's Compensation Board of British Columbia improved on the existing conditions by compulsory legislation, .and while it appeared an extra burden on the operating companies at the commencement, it is now looked at from different view and most of the corporations are willingly co-operating with the Workmen's Compensation Board in their efforts to reduce accidents and to have trained men to take care of the injured when the occasion arises. The recent order issued by the Worknien"s Compensation Board of British Columbia for First Aid Service ver.y complete nnd practical, and provides that certain instruments, dressings, furniture, etc., shall be available at all times in operating plants with a trained attendant in charge without cost to the workmen, the whole cost being borne by the operating companies. Taking coal mining as our chief Industry in this district, and as most of you are employed in and around the coal mines In this district, it is right to add that a good many years ago the Department of Mines Iu British Columbia made it compulsory that before a person could sit for an examination for competency as a mine manager, mine overman, fireboss or shot- lighter, he had to be ln possession of a eftificate of competency to render First Aid to the Injured by some recognized ambulance association. Tho government also compelled the mining companies to keep a well equipped ambulance box at the mines, and I am pleased to be able to say that most of the mining companies that I know of have improved on the legislation by increasing the number of ambulance boxes in their mines, ln some cases to 500 per cent, more than the requirements of the Coal Mines Regulation Act. All this legislation and co-operation point to one thing, and as I have stated belore, the conservation of the manhood and womanhood ot our country is the greatest conservation of all. History of Mine Hesviie Work. A few words on the history of mine rescue work will not be out of place here. Some thirty or forty yenrs ago artificial breathing apparatus was Invented, and as was the case In the invention of steam locomotives, were very crude, compared with tlie up-to- date apparatus now used. The same desire permeated the Inventors of urtl- llclnl breathing npparatus (of which lliere were several), namely, the conservation of Hie, and certain rules were laid down to guide and protect the wearers of the apparatus when called upon to enter an irresplrnble atmosphere in the hope of rescuing some ot the unfortunate miners entombed. These rules are very specific but 1 regret to say In several cases Ihey wei'e not fully carried out, and resulted fatally to members of mine rescue teams. This may have been due to lack of proper training, but whatever the cause, it simply proves that a machine is only a machine after ill, and that the greatest efficiency obtainable is the goal that every person who expects to wear the apparatus in actual life-saving work should attain. These rules can be procured from the several Government Mining Kescue Stations in the Province, and I might add here that unless a person continues the training at reasonable intervals, it would be better had he not commenced, as an untarined member in a mine rescue team is a menace to tlie entire team. Object nf First Aid und Mine Kescue Association, Tli object of this association ls to other In the great work of conserving human life, and rendering aid to thc more unfortunate members of the human race. It ls truly a noble work, as the world In its present war-weary state needs the help of you all lu conserving as much of the manhood and womanhood as possible after the terrible catastrophe of 1914 to 1918. Let us hope that such a catastrophe wil] never visit the world again. A good deal of good can he done by each individual member of this association in their dally occupations. We know that milling Is a hazardous occupation and that all persons engaged in lt spend about one-third of their adult life In the dangers of mining iu its various branches, aud so become accustomed to being in danger. I will not go so far as to say that many men wilfully go into danger, but the fact of them being so accustomed to danger causes them to innocently ignore certain precautions that have been provided by legislation and otherwise for their safety. Let It be one of the precepts of this association to prevent at all times the ignoring of natural laws by each member end by any other person who Ignores them, Innocently or wilfully, that comes under their notice, and so help in the good work by preventing so far as lies in their power the need for FIrBt Aid or Mine Rescue Work. Taking n Gambling Chance. Miners and others employed in coal mines often take what can be termed a gambling chance. I have often seen an otherwise careful miner delay the putting up of a prop or set of timber uutll he finished loading his car of coal. In some instances this delay cost him his life; in others he was left a cripple for life. Go into any mining town you like and you will find instances of this nature. Of course, there are quite a number of unavoidable accidents, but I am sorry to say the majority of them are avoidable, and I am optimistic enough to believe that if every member of this association does his utmost In educating his fellow workei'B to carry out the laws made for their safety, we will be rewarded by a minimum accident rate and less need for the application of First Aid to the Injured and the hazardous work ot entering mines after explosions In what Is known as Mine Rescue Work. With this end ln view the management of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, has adopted the modern system of having a Safety Engineer to inspect all parts of their different plants composed of electrical, mechanical and mines, in conjunction with safety or Accident Prevention Committees, these committees being appointed by the employees, wbo report weekly to the Safety Engineer and offer suggestions and recommendations for safer methods of working. This scheme appears to work very well and Is showing good results to date. The serious accidents appear to be decreasing and lt is hoped that they will be further minimized. There is not an employer of labor today who Is not doing something to reduce tlie accident rate and provide safer conditions for their employees. Compensation paid to a workman who lias lost un eye or a limb through accident is at best only poor reparation for the loss sustained, and no workman would voluntarily exchange an eye or a limb for money. Yet every day lu this Province men are being disfigured and maimed for life by accidents, the majority of which can be avoided by a little more care on the part uf tlie workmen themselves. Should lie Taught In Schools. The writer has long hud llie Idea that the principles of First Aid should be taught In the schools and be Included In the curriculum of every school In the country. This, of course. Is entirely In the hands of the Education Department, und is a matter for them to decide. However, a tremendous amount of educational work can be done by this association, and the writer is sure that their efforts will be well repaid providing lhat everyone will "do his bit." Great credit is due to the management of the Canadian Collieries for the excellent Interest they nre taking in this work. A splendid Drill Room has recently been completed for practising First Aid work, and it will be available at nil times for any team or teams that desires to use it for this purpose. Up to now the members of the St. John's Ambulance Association were more or less handicapped by not having a regular hall of their own for drill purposes, but this handicap Is now removed and It Is entirely up to the members of this association to lake a keen and active interest In their work and weld together the members of both the j make good use of the premises pro- branches and co-operate with each | (Contluued on Page Seven) TILLSON'S Rolled Oats 3'/2-lb. Packets Each packet containing an Aluminum Premium The oat is the greatest f00(| thnt grows. It is almost a complete food in itself and supplies essentials which most food lacks. Mumford and Walton Grocers, Cumberland. TEMPERANCE PLEBISCITE ACT PROCLAMATION OF RETURNING OFFICER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA IN THE COMOX ELECTORAL DISTRICT TO WIT: PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the Electors of the Electoral District aforesaid that I have received .Hitj Majesty's Writ to me directed, and bearing date the Twentieth day of September, 1920, and commanding me to cause the following question, namely: WHICH DO YOU PREFERP 1. The present "Prohibition Act"? — or — 2. An Act to provide for Government Control and Sale in Sealed Packages of Spirituous and Malt Liquors? to be submitted according to law to the Electors qualified to vote for the election of a member of the Legislative Assembly for the Electoral District aforesaid; and, further, that in obedience to the said Writ a poll shall be opened at eight o'clock in the forenoon and shall be closed at seven o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the Twentieth day of October, 1920, for taking and receiving the votes of the said Electors in each polling division of the Electoral District aforesaid at the respective places following: POLLING DIVISIONS Alert Bay Hornby Island Port Hardy Beaver Cove Jackson Bay Port Neville Bevan Klngcome Inlet Powell Itiver Blunden Harbor I.ang Bay Qunthlaskl Cove Bold Point Lasquetl Island Read Island Bowser Station Little River Hock Bay Campbell Hlver Lund Hoy Coal Harbor Malcolm Island Royston Comox Landing Manson's Landing Salmon River Courtenay Mervllle Savory Island Cumberland Minstrel Island Sayward Denman island .Minto Shoal Bay Duncan Hay Myrtle Point Buushartle Bay Fanny Boy Nuhwltto River Simoon Sound Uilllcs Buy Nitupklsh River Bqulrrel Cove Uriinlle Bay Oklsollo Stillwater tsriinthnin Olson Lake Union Bay Oreen Point Rapids Oyster River Vanandn lliirhleiliiwn Island Port Alice _ U'linlelown Headquarters Port Harvey £ Heriot Hay Of which all persons are hereby required to lake notice and to govern themselves accordingly. GIVEN under my hand at Cumberland, B. C. 25th day of September,.1920. this JOHN J. WIER, Returning Ollicer. HARD LABOR! Jack Johnson seems to be taking his prison sentence of a year and a day very lightly. He is reported to have already had three bants of three ■omuls each wllb three other inmates iif tlio federal penitentiary. His duties are to keep tlie baseball ground in order! A TOUCHING POEM The following wishful poem will appeal to many who in (In1 wet past carried a bottle of liquid bait when they went fishing: It's nice to sit and think nud fish, And llsii and bit aud think, And think and tish and sit ami wish That you could get a drink. Six THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER October 9, 1920. SILVER is becoming so valuable that it is fast approaching I'ae point when ered as a standard us.' valui of il will cause lo it may,be consid- , and the discovery SPRING up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of aflluance 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 USE Electric Appliances No good housewife wants the Uttle imps of dirt, bad air, spoiled food, stifling heat, lost time and waste iu her kitchen. She has only tolerated them because she didn't know how to get rid of them. The Electric Range has shown her the way. The minute it is Installed in her kitchen, dirt gives way to cleanliness, bad air to pure air. The food becomes better flavored, all the cooking more uniformly successful. The kitchen is a cooler place in whicb to work, the housewife finds her leisure hours increased, and the bills grow less. The transformation is really wonderful; no one who has ever known the convenience and comfort of elec- tric conking would ever willingly go back to other methods. You can have this range in your kitchen. The cost is very moderate tn proportion to the service it renders. Onee installed, you will value it more highly than any household convenience you pnssess. There is an Electric Range to fit any requirement of large or small families, big or little kitchena. The Imp of Dirt Dirty walls, dirty woodwork, dirty range—they are kitchen nuisances you must constantly fight. Whatever fuel you are using, it has its accompanying imp of dirt, leaving a sticky deposit on range, pans, walls and woodwork or a film of soot and ashes sometimes over the whole room. Wouldn't it be a wonderful relief to you to get rid of the imp of dirt, to have a range always clean, always free from soot or gummy deposits—and a kitchen correspondingly clean? CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS COMPANY, LIMITED Whereas certain mischievously inclined persons have tampered with the valves on the mains of this company, thereby allowing a considerable amount of water to run to waste, wc therefore wish to point out that it is a serious offence to tamper with such valves, and should Uie offend* lug parties be apprehended they will be prosecuted to the very fullest extent of the law. Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 75 Co., Ltd. p. Q. 314 Correspondence The =H The Good Little Fairy of Cleanliness An Electric Range will bring an undreamed-of cleanliness into your kitchen. The range itself is, always clean; food spilled on the surface burner burns off completely. There are no soot and ashes; there is no gummy deposit from gaseous fumes to cover the range and cooking utensils with a dirty, black, hard-to-remove film. Walls are not darkened with soot in a few months' time; woodwork is free from the sticky coating of dirt. Vour kitchen ceases to he the hardest room In the house to keep clean. STAR UVERY 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. Sir,—The majority of those who attended the so-called joint meeting ot the advocates of Government Control and Prohibition, left the meeting no wiser as to the real meaning of Government Control than they were before—indeed the meeting was a great disappointment to those who believed that they were about to be enlightened in the matter by experts who were paid to disseminate the knowledge and explain the situation in such manner that the average voter would know j exactly what he was asked to vote for in the coming plebiscite. It is to be regretted—though it was rather amusng to hear both sides claim—that It is the "capitalistic party" who are, on the one hand trying to enforce Prohibition, and on the other trying to have Government Control. The crimes of the capitalists are no doubt legion, but is there anything In the world that they are not guilty of? Mr. Hawthornthwalte's arguments were, without exception, the most puerile ttfat I have ever had tlie misfortune to listen to. He quoted our Saviour and abused His Church in the same breath. He almost wept wheu he stated that constant use of alcohol made one's system immune to its bad effects, and pointed out that our children were not yet immune, and liow would they ever be, if they were prohibited from obtaining alcohol in sufficient quantities. It's too bad. It's an outrage, an uutocratic and tyran- ous government endeavoring to prevent your boys and mine, gentle reader, from soaking himself in al- coliol so that he may become immune. What's that? You say the government has nothing to do with it, .but that the people are asked to vote on the question. Well, that's so. I always thought Unit what the majority of the people wanted was what they got, but Mr. Hawthornthwaite says no, that twenty per Lent, are trying to control the pth?r 80. But if they really are, they are liable to lose out at the polls, so ■.■lint's the use of arguing. It was amusing (because we had not paid anything for admission, otherwise we should have felt like berating promoters of the entertain-! ment) to hear both sides quoting'conditions that existed nearly two thou- and years kgo. But not nearly so tar back as that men were hung for isheep stealing and witches were burjit, but we have come along some since that time and the bad twenty per cent, are still trying to make the good eighty per cent, step out a little further on tlie road of improvement. .Mr. Hawthornthwaite's tacilcs have always been those of one who was against, the ethics of law and order,as they happen to stand. He has always posed as the champJum of the downtrodden working man, though I beg hereunto to remark that I honestly believe F have doue more real manual labor in one month of my younger life than he has in liis whole lifetime. While it is quite true that the working man of the past was down-trodden and his privileges abused, that can hardly be said in these days of powerful unions. In any event, does Mr. Hawthornthwaite believe that his position of leader will be jeopardized If the working man retains his sober senses and is therefore more critical as to the words and actions of his leaders? On all sides you hear the question, "Are you going to vote for Prohibition?" But, my dear public, you are not asked to vote for Prohibition—you are asked if you are going to vote for tbe "present" Prohibition Act, with its amendments—with emphasis ou the amendments. Well, what are they? How many of you know? It's true the naughty medical profession can not issue as many prescriptions as they used to and cities can regulate the hours of selling, but outside of that, what real amendments are there? If I rent a barn to a man and tell him tbat I strictly prohibit him taking any explosive in through the front door, and will have a policeman stationed there to see that my law Is obeyed, and at the same time tell him he can take all he wants in at thfi back door, have I prohibited him from having explosives in the barn? Well, that's how the present act works. On the other hand, is it reasonable to believe that a government which apparently can not draw up a Prohibition Act that will prohibit, will be able tu draw up a Government Control Act that will control? Mr. Hawthornthwaite is moved to imligalioii at tbe interference of the "liberty of tlie subject when he Is to be fold that he can not drink alcohol iccause it is ruining-liis constitution. Ibut then, you see, the law says you must not take cocaine, morphine, etc., d no one puts up a howl that his liberty is being interfered with, and shall I ever get immune in the effects of opium, as is the Chinaman, ss I am allowed lo smoke it? But tlie law says I must not. Tho idea! Where's my liberty, I would like to know? The only argument I have ever heard a police authority use against Prohibition is \that criminals, when under llie influence of liquor, were not as Intelligent as they were wben sober, and therefore were easier to catch. Does that apply also to the business man and the law-abiding citizen—I mean the intelligence, not the catching part. Mr. Hawthornthwaite says thnt no really clever man or intelligent nation was a sober one. Does he. speak for himself, I wonder. What very sober men must the late Kaiser ami his generals have been, and what tremendous souses Lloyd George, Foch, Haig, Beattle, etc. Will some kind person Inform me of one really clever man he knew who was more clever because he drank heavily and not in spite of It? The present Prohibition Act does not prohibit, but'it goes some way towards it, and no doubt can be made to do so if tlie majority of the people insist. If the majority do uot want it, then we TELEGRAPHIC SPEED TRIPLED BY BRITISH ARMY OPERATORS SEE Wm. Douglas One thousand words a minute ls the extraordinary speed that has lately been attained by wireless operators of I the British Army—a speed at which all the news iu an ordinary edition of The London' Times might be tele graphed abroad within two hours and a half. In accomplishing this feat at the Woolwich Arsenal, experimenters have not only met the vital need of maximum speed for wireless coin- dTunication during an engagcment.but have also tilled the special demands of an hi uiy for wireless apparatus of light weight, limited bulk and great mobility. ln overcoming tlie slowness, of transmission that has beeu so loug a paramount objection to the wireless, as eoutrusted with common telegraphy the experimenters, of course, have nol relied upon the manual method of "sending or receiving." The transmission is effected with punched tape through the Wheatstoue transmitter in ordinary use by the government operators who constitute a branch of the British Postal Service. The receiving, or recording, machines have been enabled to print In Morse code six feet of paper tape each second. Such maximum speed, together with an average speed of 450 words a min. ute. has been accomplished at Woolwich through an instrument which transforms wire telegraphy into wireless, the same contrivance being equally available for the slower wire messages sent by hand. When the standard Wheatstone transmitter, with punched tape, is employed, a normal working speed has been attained at least three times as fast as that of any other existing system. Incidentally there has been perfected a chemical recorder that dispenses with ink. The Woolwich inventions have heen round ed out by a nautomatic direction tinder that locates, within- one degree, any sending station on sea or land, or iu tht air within a range of 250 miles. for Mill Feed Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies Charlie Sing Chong Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Crockeryware and General Merchandise. CHARLIE SING CHONO, Ci'-^erland HONO'CHONO & CO.. Bevi»d Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$5.00 IjNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONWS, Proprietor. Cumberland, B. C. Sandy Chapman UNION BAY Car for Hire Night and Day Prompt Service and Careful Delivery. Charges Moderate. PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION The Deparement of Agriculture at Ottawa Includes in Its available publications some four hundred titles, which embrace practically every phase of farming lu Its broadest sense in Canada. The now list recently Issued contains thirty new publications which relate to dairying, field crops, Insect and plant diseases, live stock, the orchard and garden, and poultry, in the miscellaneous list is included ■'Farm Feeds," "The Use of Coarse Grain for Human Food." All these publications are for tlie free use of the citizens of Canada and are obtainable for the asking from tlie Publications Branch of the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa. FORESHORE LEASE• Nelson District, Vancouver Island. TAKE NOTICE that tlie Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, oi Victoria, B. C„ Colliery Owners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following lands: Commencing at a post planted al higli water mark three feet (3 tt.) East from the South-East comer post ot Lot 11, Nelson District, thence Bust sixteen hundred feet 11600 Et.) to the approximate low water mark, thence Southerly along the approximate low water mark to a point due East from the South-East corner of the North Fractional half of the South-West quarter of Section 32, thence' West to aforesaid corner of said fractional part of Section 32, being the original high water mark, thence Northerly following original high water mark, being the Easterly boundary of Section 32 and D. L. 2S in said Nelson District to point of commencement, containing in all ninety-six (96) acres more or less. CANADIAN COLLIERIES (DUNS- MUIll), LIMITED, Charles Graham, Agont. Dated October 4, 1920. Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Repairing a Specialty. CUMBERLAND. B.C. New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cake* a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., ' Cumberland. FAMILY SHOE REPAIRER Service, Material und Workmanship (itinrnntceri Rubber Heels Fixed Willie V Walt Phillips' Military Heels and Soles. S. DAVIS - Dunsmuir Avence LAND ACT $395 WILL BUY A NEW "LIZZIE"—IN DETROIT The Ford Motor Company of Detroit is making a big cut in the price of their cars. Ford runabouts are now advertised In Seattle papers at ?395 f.o.b. Detroit. Touring cars cost $440, with $50 extra for starters. Ford's action will be sure to have an effect on the price of all cars before long. Now if John D. will only lop oft a chunk off the price of "gas" the cost of "living" will begin to take on more pleasing aspect. NOTICK OK.INTKNTION TO A1TLY TO LEASE LAN It. won't have it, so that's that. We used to say In France, "This Is a rotten war, but It's the best we've got," and so with the Prohibition Act. The Prohibition Party have taken their trench, it's up to them to consolidate it. C. J. BUNBURY. [Our correspondent Is apparently afflicted with tlie common condition among Prohibitionists — sincere or otherwise—and that is they do not, or will not, Hee things as they exist. .Mr. Hawthornthwaite said some foolish tilings, bul he did not say, or imply, that our boys needed to lie soused in liquor in order to become immune to its effects. What he did say, in effect, was that the whole human race, excepting tlle Turks and other races which had been Prohibitionists for centuries, were, on account of continued use throughout the centuries, to a certain extent Immune from Its effects, which of course any Rane man would acknowledge was logical reasoning. Your allusion to the Kaiser, Mr. Bunbury, makes us smile, He wasn't drunk with strong drink but with the lust for power—he and his caste anted to make the rest of the world bow to their will. And ls not that exactly what the Prohibitionists are endeavoring to do right now? And give them what they want now and they will go still further—prohibit smoking and other things from which man gets some comfort and pleasure. At that rate we will soon be back to the state you speak of, when men were hung (or transported for life) sheep-stealing.—Editor.] Ill the Nelson Land District, Recording District Nniiiilnio, and situate one mile in n Northerly direction from Union Hay on Baynes (Sound. TAKE NOTICE that A. E. Water- house, of Port Alberni, Merchant, Intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Lot 11, thence In E north-westerly direction following the shore five thousand eight hundred (5,800) feet more or less to the northeast corner; thence east Ave hundred (500) feet more or less, thence approximate low water mark; thence in a south-easterly direction paralleling the shore to a point east of the point of commencement, thence west live hundred (500) feet more or less to the point of commencement, and containing forty (40) acres moro or less. ARTHUR E. WATERHOUSE. Name of applicant. K. B. Fraser, Agent. Dated 17th August, 1920. 10-47-Nvl2 PALMISTRY AND PHRENOLOGY MRS. YOUNG 633 Hastings St., W„ Comer ot Granville. VANCOUVER, B.C. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C. We make a specialty of CHILDREN'S Photographs Have a picture of your children taken now before they lose their charms of childhood. BARTON THE PHOTOGRAPHER DR. R. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST Phone 116 Office: WILLARD BLOCK CUMBERLAND, B.C. for Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination In two persons to promote the good and-happtness of each other. —Addison. Mrs. P. Anderson UNION BAY CANDIES TOBACCO SOFT DRINKS McKenzie's Pure Ice Cream (Nanaimo) P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND • - B, C. Fresh Stock of MOIR'S Chocolates In All Flavors. Large Stock of Nut Bars. Tobaccos, Cigarettes and Cigars. WM. HENDERSON CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM PARLORS October 9, 1920. THE CUMBEfiLAND ISLANDER Seven Moderation League Of British Columbia ITS PRINCIPLES AND AIMS The Moderation League of British Columbia is a non-partizan organization of men and women interested in and representative of the moral, commercial, social and industrial life and progress of this province. Its members believe in MODERATION in thought, word and deed. They believe in TEMPERANCE in all things, and in furtherance of these principles believe that temperance as it applies to alcoholic beverages is NOT best served by the present B. C. Prohibition Act. I On the contrary, they believe that to produce temperance it is a lirst essential that no intemperate legislation be fbTced on a,large section of the public such as is tho case undor the present Prohibition Act, which has fostered had temper, resentment and distrust; has been a prolific breeder of lies and subterfuge; has made criminals of decent men, and has hopelessly failed in its objects. The League believes that a moderate law which respects rights traditional to our race will command tlie respect of the public, and that a moderate law which is respected is much more to be desired than a law which rides rough-shod over the public and earns only their derision and contempt. . The Moderation League urges the electorate to support its efforts lo substitute for the present Prohibition Act a measure of Government control whicTi shall embrace the platform of the League. This was published in every newspaper in the province in the early part of June of the present year, and is as follows:. THE MODERATION LEAGUE'S PLATFORM 1. The repeal of the Prohibition Act. 2. NO restoration of the saloon or bar, for the sale of intoxicating liquors. 3. The Government sale and Government Control of spirituous and malt liquors in sealed packages. 4. The guarantee by the Government, as such vendor, of the pure quality of all spirituous malt liquors, and the sale of same at reasonable prices. 5. The inculcation of true temperance principles consistent with personal liberty. 6. The elimination of the causes of the deplorable loss of respect for the laws of the land engendered by the Prohibition Act. The bar has been done away with forever by universal consent, and Government Control will ensure the sale of liquor of pure quality, at local centres throughout the province, in quantities consitrtent with moderation and temperance, and will provide proper safeguards against its abuse. And for the purpose of carrying out the objects and aims of this platfqrm the Modera tion League advocates the creation by the Government of an independent non-partizan commission to control the sale of spirituous and malt liquors in sealed packages, such commission to be composed of citizens fully representative of the electorate. Vote 'for Government Control and Get Your Friends to Vote too. SHORT PAPER ON FIRST AID AND MINE RESCUE WORK (Continued from Page Five) vlded by the company's management for First Aid work. In conclusion, the writer would like to see the members of the Mine Rescue Branch carry on their training diligently, as everything depends on the efficiency of the Mine Rescue teams in actual work. It ls to be hoped that the necessity of using the apparatus lu actual work in tills district will never he required, but If It does become necessary we hope lo have a well trained corps to meet the situation. Let "Constant Training" ba your slogan and "Efficiency" your motto, and should the occasion arise you will lie able to meet any difficulty that may tonfront you. Well trained teams aud organization will overcome any difficulty that will be met with In mine disasters, and with the average care taken in exploration and recovery after a mine disaster, there should be no reason why a member of a mine rescue team should become n casually. There have heen casualties lu mine rescue teams, but In all cases where Investigation has been possible it has heen satisfactorily proved that It was not Ihe apparatus that was to blame, but that in nearly every instance some Important details in connection with the operation of the apparatus had been overlooked.- The writer has been directly connected in a few cases with casualties of this nature, aud have always contended that unnecessary risk should be eliminated as the necessary risks to save life are great enough. Every member of a Mine Rescue team must remember that the moment he enters an irrespirable atmosphere lie is absolutely dependent on his apparatus for his air supply, without which lie cannot live; also that the apparatus, while lt is only a machine will give him the necessary air provided it is in perfect working order, and proper* care taken ot It while in use. Therefore thorough training, organization and application of the rules governing Mine Rescue Work should be the aim of all members of this branch of the organization. Efficiency can only be procured by constant application of these few rules and the writer hopes that this short paper will be of some benefit to the members of the Canadian Collieries St. John's First Aid and Mine Rescue Association. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Head Office: Montreal. Statement to the Dominion Government (Condensed) August 31st, '1920 LIABILITIES Capital Paid Up a $ 19,224.040.0(1 Reserve Fund :. 18,112,020.00 Undivided Profits 1,086,418.74 Dividend Xo. 182, payable 1st September, 1920 547,793.13 Notes in Circulation 40,289,260.74 Deposits 479,61*8,721.47 Due to otlier Banks 15.2S4.939.S3 Bills Payable (Acceptances by London Branch) .... 3,575,078.62 Acceptances Under Letters of Credit 11.321.041.49 $589,122,317.02 ASSETS Cash on Hand and in Hanks $116,944,006.28 Deposit lu the Central Cold Reserves 22,000,000.00 Government anil .Municipal Securities 37.336,087.58 Railway and other Bonds. Debentures and Stocks.... 16.238.353.75 Call Loans lu Canada 11.492,412.12 Call l.oaiis elsewhere thau In Canada 46,921,668.12 $263,088,127.86 Loans and Discounts 312.903,400.17 Liabilities of Customers under Letters of Credit us per contra 11.324.041.49 Bank Premises 9.054,946.42 Iteul Estate other than Bank Premises 993.S66.S3 Mortgages on Heal Estate sold by Ihe Hank 52,934.26 Deposit with Dominion Government for Security of Note Circulation . 860,000.00 $689,122,317.02 705 BRANCHES Di CANAOA, NEWFOUKBLAND, WEST INDIES, CENTRAL and SOUTH AMERICA, also LONDON, NEAY YORK nml BARCELONA. Paris Auxiliary—THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (France) F. a' MCCARTHY, Manager Local Branch, Cumberland, B. C. Music and Photoplays WILLIAM FARNUM IN "WOLVES OF THE NIGHT' See This Great American Actor Today in This Powerful Story of Love and High Finance. BRIDE IS ACCUSED OF HUSBAND'S MURDER IN "OUT OF THE SHADOW" PROHIBITION AND RELIGION Temperance The Only True Solution For an example of total abstinence from intoxicating liquors in connection with religion, older than any modem toetotalism, we must look to Mohammedanism, The Turks who are followers of Islam, obey certain pasages in the Koran which forbid the use of wine. But as these total abstainers find in the Koran authority for slaughtering Armenians by the hundreds of thousands^this instance of religious abstinence is scarcely a happy one. Nor does the ordinary life of the Turks make us feel that teetot- alism by itself is any particular good. A man may be a total abstainer from strong drink and yet be a very bad man. Conversely^ history and biography, and our own memories show us that many deeply religious Christians have been what is called moderate drinkers. The lives and writings of these men show that in their day and generation they did much good work in the world. Pastors, preachers and missionaries, they follow their Divine Master, and standing four-square to the world, they exhibited a high ideal of character and inspiration, although they did not think it incumbent upon them to be total abstainers. and beer they would bave abstained. They •knew the Bible by heart—they had a comprehnsive knowledge of it that in these days Is rarely matched. Tlieir opinion ou uny question as to what is taught in the Bible and what is not, deserve, at any rate, thoughtful consideration. While it may be said that we must read the Bible ourselves, and that we are responsible for our own opinions ubout it, we cannot altogether turn our backs on tiie conclusions of men who were superior to ourselves in many things, and whose lives in many instances reached a higher level than our own. It was characteristic of theso men that they were concerned with the root of the matter rather tban with uny lopping off of branches. They felt with the Apostle Paul that "tbe Kingdom of God was not meat and drink, but righteousness aud joy and peace in the' Holy Ghost." Let a man's heart be riglit with God, and in such matters as eating and drinking they did not seek any control of personal habits— to his own master he stood Or fell. It was under ttie domination oi such Ideas as tbose that Christianity made its greatest advances in Britain during the 18th und 19th centuries. Going back to the Old Testament, Local Boys Lost In The Woods (Continued from Page One) Temperance In this, departments, was their rule ot lite. They had something greater than tee- totallsm to talk about. They were Imbued with tbe Idea that their work was to preach the gospel and to edify and build up their people In the truth as they saw it. We arrive, therefore, at the concession that great salntllness of character, great eloquence and power in preaching their message; sympathetic pastoral work among their' people, were all compatible with the ordinary social usages of the table as they found them In their day. These men were great believers in the Bible as the Insplrd Word of God. If they had thought that the scriptures enjoined total abstinence from wine In all other,and to the Jewish religion, from which Christianity emerged, we find that the admonitions of Ihe scripture's respect Ing the use of fermented liquors were directed against excess rather than in favor of total abstinence from them. Those admonitions seem to settle the question as to the nature of the wine ot the Scriptures, which some would have it, were unfermented. lt could not be said that "near beer is a mocker, grape juice is raging": nor "be not drunken with the soft drinks wherein is excess." The wine mentioned iu the Old and New Testaments was what our friends the Prohibitionists wish to prohibit. It was real wine. Its exhilarating qualities, Within reason, were known and to some extent the use of it was encour aged. In some ot the feasts of the Jews, which are perpetuated to this day, tlie use of wine as a concomitant of amity and good family feeling is prescribed. Thus while the Koran forbids wine, the Bible permits Its temperate uso. When Christ came to tell us of the Fatherhood of Cod, he came as a man among men. John the Baptist—the forerunner—an ascetic ot the wilderness, neither ate flesh nor drank wine. Bul Iho Son of Man, as He tells us Himself, "came eating and drinking." John, with a lofty apartness from the crowd, was of the desert, a meditative recluse. Christ was of the home, of the carpenter's shop, our Brother and our Friend, with a sympathetic insight that no prophet had ever shown, with a heart of gold, and a boundless love for mankind. As we contemplate His Divine character, standing out as it does through tbe ages, its greatness and sublime perfection so far transcend the merely Incidental that curious questions as to the wine of Cana in Galilee fall Into their proper small relativity, Only a I'hurasaic mind busy wilh minute historical particulars can engross itself with such en- qulrles lo Ihe exclusion of the broad significance of tbe picture. What Impresses us in such a contemplation Is not merely His tolerance tor the harmless convivialities of His day, but His wholehearted sympathy with human joys and sorrows. He sits at homely feasts, not as a stem prohibitionist, but as a'friend whose loving magnitism Is felt by every publican and sinner. No thoughtful student will attach too much Importance to the fact that Christ and His disciples use fermented wine. It is to the spirit rather than to the letter that the final appeal must be made. At the same lime none with any imaginative grasp of the story of the human life of Jesus of Nazareth, is likely to regard with unmixed horror a gift of Providence which he approved and consecrated Forbes Landing about 4.30 p.m., aud remained there until daybreak Tuesday morning, wheu they started off to the Goose Neck country. Another party started ln towards the Qufnsam River, and it was this party that located the two missing boys late on Tuesday afternoon. One of those peculiar occurrences that invariably happen when people get lost In the bush happened In this case. The lost men were within 200 yards of the rond at one time, and built a Are there ou top of a ridge, where they cooked some deer meat, which they were lucky In shooting after they were lost. They had a portion of a leg of venison hung up there and this was found later. In the meantime the men made another attempt to llnd a way out and circled around some miles and then became completely lost, as they had no compass and it being a fearfully wet and dull day. uo direction could be discovered from the skies. With their matches and cartridges gone they wandered through the dense bush and timber until they struck the Qulnsum Kiver, and started lo follow It downstream. They followed this for two days and were getting rapidly exhausted, as Ihey had no food other than raw deer meat since Sunday, when a parly headed by Air. McLellan from Cumberland discovered them aud led them hack to safety. Tliey were picked up here by Mr. George O'Brien of Cumberland, who was with another party, and rushed them by automobile to Campbell River, where they got some hot soup and dry Clothing. Their clothes and shoes were torn to ribbons In their efforts lo get oul. Tbelr hands and feet wiim badly swollen and one more night in the awful weather in the bush would possibly have proved fatal. This should be a lesson to all hunting parties not to go far without a compass. William Farnum, the famous star pf William Fox photoplays, will be seen at the Ilo-Ilo today In Ills latest de luxe production, "Wolves of the Night," said to be one of the most powerfully dramatic pictures In which this great screen star has been seen. No more breathless and exciting moments have been experienced ln mollun picture plays than the Imprisonment of the hero In a mine by explosion, his subsequent escape, and his terrific light with three conspirators who have wrested his fortune from him during his absence In a foreign country. Just after marriage he leaves for Chile to Investigate some copper mines. An attempt on his life Is made ami his wife is told he is dead. He returns home several years later to find his wife married to the man responsible for his mishap. "Wolves of the Night" Is a real Farnum picture, which means a picture rich iu romance aud stirring action. The scenic effects are very striking and the photoplay beautiful. There will be two shows this evening, as well as the matinee. The Liberty League Stands for True Temperance WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF G. W. V. A. MEETS NEXT TUESDAY A special meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Great War Veterans Association will be held In the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening next at 7 o'clock. BEAUTIFUL KATHERINE MACDONALD IN SENSA SATIONAL PICTURE "Passions Playground" is Picture in Which Screen's Beauty Portravs Monte Carlo Story. At llo-llo Monday Night. Katherine MacDonald. popularly termed "the American Beauty," and whose entrance Into film stardom has been accorded wide approval, will be seen at the local theatre on Monday evening In ller latest First National picture. "Passions Playground," adapted from the famous novel, "The Quests nt Hercules." "Passions Playground" Is a stirring story nf romance, losses and gains al Ihe world-famous Monte Carlo, where tilled persons Irom ull lands stake their fortunes, good names and crowns on Ihe roulette wheel and other numerous gambling devices there conducted. Chance and Romance. An appealing strain relieves the tense dramatic moments that follow In the disclosure of n unique plot to break the bunk at Monte Carlo. Ai Mary Grant, a convent girl, just In re celpt of her inheritance, Miss Mac Donald plays the part of a girl who leaves Jlie holy Insltltutlon to (Ind that the gambling blood that flowed In the veins of her father leads her on to winnings that become the gossip of the famous resort. Wearing gowns that were especially designed for this production, and appearing in her most famous character- tzatlon as tlie unsophisticated convent girl and biter the winner of Monte Carlo's greatest prizes. Katherine jMacDonald's role In "Passions Playground" bids fair to win her many additional admirers, !> ft Pauline Frederick Has Unusual Role in Her Newest Paramount Picture Here on Tuesday Next. Demonstrating her dramatic power most convincingly In an unusually appealing story, Pauline Frederick, the beautiful and talented star, appears In her latest starring vehicle, "Out of the Shadow" at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre on ' Tuesday next. The role of Ruth Mlnchln In this photoplay is one in which the exquisite talents of Miss Frederick are admirably displayed. The characterization Is entitled to rank among her best screen efforts. Ruth Mlnchln, unhappily married to a man addicted to drink, formerly her father's partner In Australia, establishes a friendship with Paolo Sever- no, a pianist, who lives in the same apartment house where she Is staying witli ber husband. Mlnchln fluds the two together and after ordering the pianist put of his apartment knocks his wife down. She determines to leave hlm and after packing up ber effects, quits tiie apartment. Miss Frederick Is finely supported by picked players, her leading man being Wyndham Standing, one of the most artistic leading men iu motion * pictures. ss ss ss "DAWN" A COMPELLING HEART INTEREST STORY By the Author of the Charming "Pollyanna" Story, a Message of Strength and Heauty. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon come to the llo-llo nexi Wednesday In a screen adaptation of Eleanor if. Porter's story, "Dawn," a compelling, heart-Interest story. Miss Porter is perhnps best known for her charming "Pollyanna" Btory, IjIt-li preached the divine doctrine of being thankful for what you have. Dawn" also carries a messuge--a message of strength and beauty. The Btory revolves principally around Keith Burton, a young artist whose career is suddenly blighted when blindness overcomes hlm. U Ithout his eyes, he saw a life uf uselessness stretching out before hlm -a life in which he would always be dependent upon others. He also labored under the mistaken Idea that the girl he loved found his blindness repulsive. STORES TO CLOSE SATURDAYS AT 8 At tbe beginning of January next all the storekeepers of Cumlierland will close their places of business at S o'clock every Sautrday night, A petition to this effect has been circulated and signed by every storekeeper affected. This Is in Hue with modern conditions. In fact it has heen too long delayed. The stores In Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria close at ti o'clock on Saturdays, and there should be no need for the store assistants to work Uuch loug hours in Cumberland. Eight THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER October 9, 1920. View the New Blouse Arrivals Xew chic P.louscs of Georgette, Crepe de Chine and Silk are now in stock and on view in our Blouse Section. Dainty Over-Blouses, handsomely embroidered' and beaded Blouses. All new arrivals. ' Exceptional Values, $6.50 to $25.00 IF YOU NEED A COAT-BUY IT NOW We are specializing in Misses' and Women's Coats, for we feel that a coat is the one garment more than any other that gives pleasure and comfort. Very popular fabrics and latest styles are here on view, and you will find the prices reasonable when you see the style and quality of the goods. Another Shipment of New Millinery New hats arriving every week, representing new styles in Ready-to-Wear Millinery at popular prices. PHONE 134 1 DRYGOODS & GENT'S FURNISHINGS L MEETING OF FIRE BRIGADE ON TUESDAY A meeting of the Cumberland Fire Brigade will be held In the Citv Hall on Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. PYTHIAN SISTERS' MASQUERADE BALL The Pythian Sisters will hold Masquerade Hall on Monday. October 25, in the llo-llo Hall. A list of prize will be published later. Brilliant Address By Mrs. Field At the meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church on Monday, Mrs. Field, widow of the Rev. John Field, one of the pioneer Missionaries to the Indians ot this province, gave a most interesting account of her experiences at Hazelton :if» years ago. Today one reaches that place after seven hours' pleasant travel via the (i. T. P, from Prime Rupert. At the lime of which Mrs. Field spoke. Hazelton was reached via Skeena Itiver, a Journey of thirteen days in native canoes. To be the only white woman In the settlement; to receive mails only frequently in summer and not at all In winter; to be left alone in charge of tlie mission for six months; to stay in the mission house when all other white residents were living inside a stockade for fear of the natives; to see the natives slowly brought under the influence of the teachings of Jesus Christ, and a faithful and devout congregation built through tlie efforts of her husband and herself, are but a WOre privileged to hear it a new vision few ol* the incidents of the story of 32|0f the work of that hand of heroes, years' self-denying, courageous work, who under llishop Ridley gave their the telling of which gave to those who I lives for the natives of II. C. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT AND DANCE AT NO. b Tag Day Results The ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary are well satisfied with the results of their annual tag day held yesterday, when Ihey collected over $300 in the district. The ladies worked hard and deserve every credit. The following are the amounts collected, Union Hay amount being approximate: Cumberland $2or,.20 Bevan 40.75 Union liny fiii.no A very pleasant evening, was spent in the No. 8 Mine School, Puntledge, on Wednesday last. Despite the bad weather many from the surrounding district attended. The dance was preceded by a concert, which was as follows; Song, "Let the Rest of the World Qo By," Misses Marshall, Cornwell and Thompson. Recitation, "Irish Coquetry," Walter Thompson. Recitation, "Thc Crippled Dolly," Gertrude Pettys. Play, "The Tenderfoot in the Barber Shop." Messrs. Foley, Gamlen and C. Marshall. Song, "Don't Go Down tlle Mine, Dad," Mr. Gamlen. Speech, "Man and the Mosquito," Kenneth Marshall. Dialogue, "Neighbors," Mrs. Pettys, Miss Marshall, Miss Pettys. Song, "Down By the Old Mill Stream," Mr. Wilson. Piny, "Why the Bluebird Brings Happiness," Ibe school children. Mr. Pettys was the master of ceremonies. Mrs. J. Cornwell left Puntledge to visit friends lu loco. ELECTORS: You are already heavily taxed and the wholo Province is crying out for schools, hospitals and roads. Are you prepared to submit to heavier taxation to support an army of Coast Guardsmen, Preventive Oflicers, Detectives and Stool Pigeons in a fruitless endeavor to enforce an Act which has not as yet been successfully enforced in any country in the world'.' Do not be led astray by the emotional arguments of paid professional purists. The United States Federal Government has appropriated over SI 1,000,000 in a futile effort to enforce Prohibition, irrespective of vast appropriations by individual States and heavy municipal expenditure, amounting to millions more. Buy any American paper and see for yourself whether their prohibitory law prohibits. On the statement of the Premier made at Revelstoke on the 6th of October, 85 per cent, of the responsibility of the enforcement of the present Prohibition Act rests upon the Municipalities. If you call the Prohibition Tune, don't complain if you are asked to pay the PIPER. You have seen thc workings of the Prohibition Act—exercise your British Columbian COMMON SENSE and VOTE FOR GOVERNMENT CONTROL Personal Mention Miss M. Brown, matron of the Cumberland General Hospital, returned this week after a month's vacation spent in coast cities. Mrs. S. Wheeler left Cumberland October 1 for her home in Pickardville, ■Vita., after a seven weeks' visit to her son, Mr. A. Wheeler. She was accompanied to Nanaimo by Mr. and Mrs. E. I.. Saunders and Mr. A. Wheeler. Mrs. Burrell arrived on Tuesday's train from Victoria and is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Lymn. Mrs. J. Graham left for Victoria on Tuesday and returned Thursday. Mr. Wm. Richards returned to Ladysmith Monday morning after spending the week-end in Cumberland. Mr. Thomas Graham, General Superintendent of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, left on Wednes- dav for Vancouver, where he attended the funeral of the late Mr. A. S. Hamilton. Aid. F. Pickard returned to town Wednesday. During his holiday he took in the New Westminster Exhlbl tion, which he says was the best he has ever attended. Mr. C. T. Cross, vice-president of the Liberty League, visited Cumberland over the week-end. Mr. Charles Graham, District Superintendent ot the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, left for Victoria Friday. Mr. E. D. Pickard went to Victoria on Saturday, returning Wednesday. Mr. John J. Hicks, of Victoria, was tn town this week on business. *Mr. C. B. McKinnon, secretary of thc Nanaimo District Y. M. C. A., arrived Tuesday and left Wednesday morning. ~Sir. W. A. Owen, Construction Engineer of the Canadian Collieries, left for Vancouver Monday and returned Thursday. Mr. Robert Graham Is up on a few days' visit to Mr. and Mrs. Graham. Mr. Matt N. Brown returned Saturday after a week's vacation. Mr. A. G. Jones, Mr. W. A. Watson and Mr. Thos. Bird went to Victoria Saturday to attend the Assize Court as witnesses in the Chinese case. Mr. Hutchinson, Y. M. C. A. secretary for Boys' Work In Alberta and B. C, arrived from Victoria on Tuesday and left for Nanaimo Wednesday. .Mr. Wesley Willard, who has been at Harrison Hot Springs for a month, returned Wednesday very much improved in health. Inspector M. Shoebottom, of the R. Jt. W. M. P., arrived In town last evening. Mr. Geo. A. Dyke, advance agent for Mr. Carveth Wells, the explorer and lecturer, was in town Monday making arrangements for Mr. Wells' lecture here on October 12. Mrs. C. J. Bunbury left for Kamloops on Monday Morning. HIGH SCHOOL CLUB Mr. Geo. O'Brien Delivered Very Interesting Address to the Boys Friday Evening. The High School Club enjoyed n rare treat on Friday evening when ■Mr. Geo. O'Brien gave a most Interesting address on various phases of mining. By suiting his talk admirably to Ills hearers he showed himself an adept in appealing to boys, while their enthusiasm left no doubt ot their appreciation. Before concluding, the speaker invited a delegation of the boys to pay a visit to the mine with hlm and Inspect its operations nt first hand. They will then make a report of what they saw at a subsequent meeting. Mr. O'Brien's visit makes an auspicious beginning for the year's programme and the boys hope to hear from mnny of the prominent men of Cumberland during the coming months. lt may not be generally known that the High School Club is a flourishing organization of some twenty-live members, including all the boys ot the High School, and a limited number of others, chiefly ex-pupils, elected to membership by popular vote. The club has entered a team in the Junior Football League and is looking forward to plenty ot good sport and no little success. Meetings are held every Friday evening ln the school and nre conducted on democratic lines and In the best of form. Debates take place frequently and social events occasionally, while addresses by men ot note are arranged as often as possible. It Is hoped to have a meeting open to the public in the near future. Now that the question of boys' organizations Ib very prominently before the public, this club ls showing a great deal of solidarity. Its members believe in loyalty and Individual interest, so that It is one of the principles of the club that no member may belong to any other similar organization. The boys are grateful to all those who have generously contributed to the club snd have taken an interest in it. For High-class Biscuits Try McCormick's MARGUERITE , LADY FINGERS FRENCH SHORTBREAD RICH BUTTER ALSO McCOHHICK'S SOI1AS SPECIALS BULK TEA, per lb *0c MAYBLOOM TEA, per lb *»c FRESH GROUND COFFEE—No, 1, per lb. 75oj No. 2, per lb. «5c JAMS PLUM, 4-lb. tins 9U0 CHERRY, 4-lb. tins *1<*> CLIMAX JAMS, assorted flavors; per 4-lb. tin *U0 MACARONI 16-oz. pkts., 15c; 8's, 85c VERMICELLI 16-oz. pkts., 15c; 8'b, 85c SPAGHETTI 16-oz. pkts., 15c) 8's, 85c CUT .MACARONI 16-oz. pkts., 15c; 8's, 85c This is the Season for Hot Cakes AN APPETIZING DISH AT AM TIHKS ROBBIE BURNS PANCAKE FLOUR pkt. 80c; two for 55c AUNT JEMIMA'S PANCAKE FLOUR, small sack Itllc 4-lb. packet 80c ROGERS' PURE SYRUP, 2-lb. tin, 40c; 5-lb. tin, 90c; 10-lb. $1.75 EDWARDSBURG PURE CANE SYRUP 2-lb. tin, 45c E-lb. tin, 85c 10-lb. tin, 11.86 WAFFLE FANCY TABLE SYRUP, per tin 85c PRIDE OF CANADA PURE MAPLE SYRUP, quarts $1.85 Also a Full Line of Fresh FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Simon Leiser &Co. Phone 38. Limited Church Notices HOLY TRINITY CHUKCH Rev. W. Leversedge. 'October 10th, Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity. Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evensong, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Services October 17th> The Harvest Thanksgiving Services In connection with Holy Trinity Church will be held the following Sunday, October 17th. ' ROMAN CATHOLIC CHUKCH. Rev. Father R. Beaton, Comox. Mass at Cumberland, 9 a.m. (.HACK METHODIST CHURCH Kev. (1. II. Kinney, H.A„ K.K.i'.S. Morning Service, 11 a.m Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES James Hood, Pastor, Morning Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. HELP WANTED WANTED—GOOD RELIABLE GIRL or woman for general housework; no washing; extra help comes ln; good wages to right person. Apply Mrs. Geo. K. MacNaughton. ROOM AND BOARD WANTED ROOM AND BOARD WANTED IN private family. Address J. Vernon- Jones, c-o Islander Ollice. PRESBYTERIAN W. M. S. Mrs. Campbell of Vancouver Delivered Pleasing Address. All the Boys of the High School and public schools in the district, 9 years of age and over, have been presented with complimentary season tickets by the Cumberland United Football Club. Each boy pledges himself to do no damnge to the club's property or the grounds or buildings adjacent thereto. He further pledges hiniBolf to see that no other boys do any damage to the said properties. Violations of the pledge forfeits the ticket and all rights 'of admission to the grounds, On Thursday evening in the basement of tlie Presbyterian Church, the Unnuul Thank-OITering meeting of the W. M. S. was held. The chair was taken by the president, Mrs. Hood, und after singing a hymn, Scripture reading and prayer, Mrs, Campbell of Vancouver was Introduced to the ladles, and gave a splendid address. The speaker told of the opportunities women had, the responsibilities laid upon them, and what the Forward Movement now means in relation to women. Mrs. Campbell has a most pleasing voice nnd a very convincing way of presenting her subject. After the tuking of the Thank-Ofter- Ing, which amounted to over $25, refreshments were served by the ladies of the Missionary Society and n social time was spent, when some new members were enrolled In the society. Agent Wanted in this district by leading Western Manufacturers of high-class Private Christmas Cards. Handsome book of samples will be supplied and a liberal commission paid on all orders. Person with local experience will find this highly remunerative and pleasant work. Address communication to 1. VV. GEHRKE CO, LTO. 651 Granville Street, Vancouver, B. C. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Boyd, Sr., desire to return their most heartfelt thanks to all those who assisted in the search for their two sons who were lost from Sunday until Tuesday afternoon in tho wilds north of Campbell River. i?T THE COUNTY COURT OP NANAIMO, HOLDEN AT CUMBERLAND, B. C. In the matter of the Estate of Takl- shi Fachino (or Takechl), deceased, and In the matter of the Administration Act. TAKE NOTICE thnt by order of His Honor Judge Barker, mnde the 8th day of September, 1920, I was appointed Administrator to the estate of tho said Takashl Fachino, or Takechl, deceased, and all parties having claims against the snid estate are hereby required to furnish same properly verified to me on or before the 15th day of November, A.D. 1920. And all pnrties Indebted to the snid estate are required to pay the amount of their indebtedness to me forthwith. WESLEY WILLARD, Official Administrator. Dated this 9th dsy of October, 1920. 4-44 Ancient Order of Foresters All prospective members of the above Order, who have been medically examined and received doctor's certificates, are requested to meet In the G. W. V. A. Hall this (Saturday) evening at 6.30 p.m. Business of Importance relative to tho opening of the Court. H. M. DAVIDSON.
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