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KM s t:ui l^T THECUMBERLAND ISfi&MftER H With which Is consolidated tbe Cumberland News. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1920. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Contract Awarded For Memorial Hall H. Trehearne of Courtenay, a Returned Soldier, Has Been Awarded the Contract for Construction of the Memorial Hall for the Great War Veterans' Association—Work To Be Commenced Shortly. The Great War Veterans' Memorial Hall should be an accomplished fact before the summer is far advanced. The tender of Mr. H. Trehearne of Courtenay, who is a returned soldier, has been accepted for the construction antl work will be commenced shortly. This building will fill a long felt Want, for the local G. W. V. A. has over one hundred members resident in the Cumberland district, and the need for a suitable meeting place has been keenly felt. The plans show a commodious building fronting on Dunsmuir Avenue, which will be provided with a general .meeting room 26x19 feet, also a billiard room of the same dimension, .both of which can be used as one when sliding doors are removed, thus giving a large hall of 38x26 feet. A reading room, committee room, kitchen and canteen are also provided for. Plans for the structure were drawn by Mr. W. A. Owen, CE. .The estimated cost of land and building is in the neighborhood of $7000. The Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. are supplying the materials, the city giving the' lot, while the public in general are subscribing the cost of labor, etc. No Improvement In Mail Service Red Tape of Postofflce Depart ment at Ottawa Getting Unbearable. ■ Vancouver Board of Trade To Visit Cumberland on Saturday, June 12th Revised Schedule of the Touring Party of Wholesale Bureau of Vancouver Board of Trade Brings Them Here Earlier Than Previously Announced—About Twenty-Eight in the Excursion —Arrangements Being Made for Luncheon Here on Saturday. Mr. J. Walton, secretary of the local Board of Trade, has received telegraphic advice that the large delegation of wholesalers who are making an automobile tour of the Island points, are due to arrive in Cumberland on Saturday morning next, and will have luncheon here. Arrangements for that occasion are now being made. The party will go to Victoria by steamer, making the trip from the capital in automobiles up the Island, calling at Duncan, Parks- ville, Port Alberni, Cumberland and Courtenay, returning home via Nanaimo. Great interest is being manifested by local business people in this visit, as it will enable them to become better acquainted with the wholesale men of Vancouver and lead to a greater feeling of co-operation. About twenty-eight prominent wholesalers of Vancouver are expected to make the excursion, and great results are anticipated from the visit. For some reason for which wo in Cumberland are totally in the dark, the mall situation in this city is most aggravating. Not a word has been received from Postmaster General Ooul- ter regarding the matter, and apparently the whole situation is In his hands. Mr. H. S. Clements, member for the Federal House, writing to Mr. J. Walton, secretary of the Cumberland Board of Trade, on May 26 last, said the Minister,had been III but he expected him back ln office that day. This is ten days ago, and still no word from the postofflce officials. Increasing the train service to a dally run and reducing the mails by 50 per cent, of what we had before is adding Insult to Injury, or else Indicates gross incompetency somewhere. Even if the Minister has been ill lt ought to he possible to have someone qualified to uct In his behalf during his absence. Mr. Clements writes: "Ottawa, May 20, 1920. "J. Walton, Esq., "Secretary Hoard of Trade, "Cumberland, B. C. "My dear Walton,— "Vour telegram received. I am as anxious as you and the people in your district to have the mail service established, not only in Cumberland, Courtenay and district, but also the Alhernles. "The Minister has been ill, but I was told yesterday that he is expected back in his office today. As soon as he arrives I hope to get same sanctioned. The Deputy would not undertake tbe Farewell Social To Rev. G. Knox Genial Pastor of Grace Church is Presented with Purse of Money A pleasant social evening took place on Tuesday last in the hall of Grace Methodist Church In honor of ,Itov. Geo. Knox, prior to his departure to take up bis new charge in Kamloops. The affair took Ihe form of un informal social, songs being contributed by Mrs. Jones, Mr, Henderson and Mr. Edwards. Rev. Hood and Mr. Fore- acre made appropriate speechos for the occasion. Refreshments were served during the evening by tho ladles of Uie church. During Uie evening fhe departing pastor was presented with u purse of •money. Whilo everyone regrets losing the genial and obliging minister he carries with him the good wishes of the community to Ills new sphere of labor in the Kamloops district. Mr. and Mrs. Knox left on Friday afternoon, and prior to taking up his duties tbey are making a motor trip through Washington. Mr. W. Marehant, Superintendent of Customs, and Mr. Mason, Assistant Superintendent, were iu town Wednesday und Thursday. They are making a tour of inspection, taking in Union Bay, Courtenay and Comox. jurisdiction in the absence of the Minister. "While I cannot make you a definite promise at the moment, I have no hesitation In saying that I think the request will be sanctioned as I havo used every pressure possible hero. "Very best wishes, yours truly, "H. S. CLEMENTS." Auto Collision At No. 5 Crossing An automobile collision doing considerable damage to both cars Involved occurred on Monday, when autos driven by R. Piercey of Courtenay and K. Abe came together at the bend at No. 5 crossing. . After getting details of the affair, Chief of Police Bunbury could not find either party responsible, and advised them to settle the matter on a 50-50 basis, each paying his own damages. NANAIMO HIGH SCHOOL BEAT CUMBERLAND In one of the fastest and most keenly contested games of basketball played this season, the Nanaimo High School team defeated Cumberland Juniors ln an exhibition game played ln the Athletic Club building, Nanaimo, hy a scoro of 21 to 17. * TODAY'S GAME ON * THE"Y"GROUNDS * Vancouver Rangers Play * * Local Footballers * The Vancouver Rangers will play Cumberland this afternoon on the "Y" grounds. The game is slated to start at 5:30. The Cumberland United team will be represented by: Goal, Clark; backs, Smith and Wilkinson; half-backs, Brown, Jackson and Sullivan; forwards, Bannerman, Conti, James, Boothman, Harrison ; reserves, Walker, Williams and Brown. Players are requested to meet in the Waverley Hotel dressing room at 4.45 o'clock. THE KING'S BIRTHDAY • Though somewhat overcast, fine weather, prevailed for the holiday on Thursday, June 3. The day passed quietly In Cumberland, many going to the beaches and lakes for the day. Tennis, lishing, motoring and other outdoor attractions left very few people on the city streets. HEATH OF CUMBERLAND (II1IL Wlnnifred Sylvia, aged 8 years and 6 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shouldice of this city, died at the General Hospital on Wednesday morning frpm tubercular-meningitis of the brain. She was buried on Friday evening from the undertaking parlors of Mr. T. E. Bates. TENDERS FOR LUMBER Capt. J. C. Brown, soeretrny of the Empire Day Sports Celebration, Is advertising for tenders for the lumber used In connection with the sports. Wben Ihis Is disposed of the committee will be able to issue a financial statement of the celebration. DONATIONS TO GENERAL HOSPITAL Miss Brown, matron of Ihe Cumber- laud General Hospital, desires to thank the following people for donations: Mrs. C. Parnham, Mr. R. E. Frost, Mr. T. D. McLean und tho Medicn! Fund for rending matter; Mrs. Mcln- tyre for nightshirts; Mr. Henderson for ice cream; Mr. McNaughton for slippers for use in the Alexandra Ward, and the Ladies Auxiliary to tho Hospital for linen nnd dishes. POLICE COURT In tho local Police Court, before Mayor D. It. .McDonald, Violet King and Louise Smith, churged under the Vagrancy Act, failed to put In an ap- I pearanco, and forfeited $50 hail each. Concert and Dance for G.W.V.A on Wednesday Splendid Programme of Local Talent Has Been Prepared for the; Entertainment in aid of th" Construction Fund of the Memorial Hall for the' Great War Veterans' Association— Big Dance to Follow Concert. A packed house next Wednesday evening should reward the efforts of those responsible for the fine programme of the grand concert to be held in the Ilo-Ilo Theatre in aid of the Building Fund of the Great War Veterans' Memorial Hall. Many local artists have promised their assistance in this worthy object, among whom are Mrs. R. E; Frost, Mrs. F. Oliver. Mrs. A. C. Lymn, Miss A. Leslie, Mr. Howard Macauley, Mr. W. G. Hassell, Mr. W.Carr, Mr. W. A. Owen, Mr. C. Graham, Mr. P. Monte and several selections by the Cumberland City Band. Mr. Charles Graham, who will be chairman, will give a short address at the opening of the concert. This project is worthy the support of all citizens and a large sum towards the Building Fund should result from the concert and dance. The contract for the building has now been let, and in the near future the Memorial Hall should be an actuality. A dance will follow the entertainment, when all who can "jazz"—or think they can—will he present for a jolly time. The full programme for the concert follows: "GOD SAVE THE KING" CUMBERLAND CITY BAND CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS MR. CHARLES GRAHAM MARCH CUMBERLAND CITY BAND SONG—"Mother Machree" Olcott & Hall MR. W. G. HASSELL (Baritone) VIOLIN SOLO—"Scene De Ballet" Ch. de Bcriot MR. COLVILLE GRAHAM SONG—"The Barefoot Trail" Marion Phelps , MRS. A. C. LYMN I Mezzo-Soprano) SONG—"Little Mother of Mine" Burleigh MR. HOWARD MACAULEY (Tenor) PIANOFORTE DUET—Overture to "William Toll" Burleigh MRS. B. E. FROST and MRS. F. OLIVER SELECTION—"Recollections of Scotland" CUMBERLAND CITY BAND SONG—"I Gathered a Rose" Dorothy Lee MISS A. LESLIE (Soprano) . TROMBONE SOLO MR. P. MONTE SONG—"The Bandolero" Leslie Stuart MR. W. CARR (Baritone) TRIO—"Au Bord d'un Rossieu" Boisdifi'rc MRS. R. E. FROST MESSRS. W. A. OWEN and C. GRAHAM VOCAL DUET—"Absent" John Walker MISS A LESLIE ntld MR. H. MACAULEY MARCH CUMBERLAND CITY BAND ACCOMPANISTS: MRS. R. E. FROST and MRS. OLIVER CONDUCTOR CITY BAND: MR. P. MONTE Powell River Ball Team Plays Local Team Sunday All Baseball Fans, Nuts and Bugs Will Be on Hand Sunday Afternoon to See the Contest Between the Boys from the Pulp and Paper Metropolis and the Bat and Ball Experts from Cumberland. The good old ball game is on again, and fans who can do so should not miss seeing the game on Sunday afternoon when the home team meets the strong team from Powell River on the "Y" grounds at 2 o'clock. The local team has been strengthened with three new men, so everything looks good for an exciting game. All baseball enthusiasts should turn out and boost the local boys home to victory. There will be a collection taken on the grounds to help pay expenses of the visiting team. In order to ensure a continuity of baseball the public should assist the teams financially, as the travelling expenses are quite an item. On the Sunday following the Cumberland team expects to journey to Powell River for a return game. It is intended to charter a steamer for the trip, which will enable quite a number to make the journey across the channel. The lineup for tomorrow's game will be: J. Downey, R. Darnand, J. Lapsansky, D. Hunden, T. James, D. Banner- man, S. Tabbacco, A. Beatty, O. Harrison, B. Westfield, J. McKay and J. Marocchi. Voters' List Now Being Compiled-- Affects Prohibition Referendum British Columbia is now without a Voters' List. The old one has been cancelled and work on the new one Is* now under way. Every man and woman In the province who wants to vote at the next Provincial election will have to make a new application lo get their names on thc Voters' List. No names on the old list will be carried over to (be new ono. The whole business of registering has to bo done over again. As the new list closes on the 15th of July next olllcials will bo kept busy If tlio list is to bo at all complete. i When tho forthcoming referendum ou Prohibition is submitted to the vote of I lie people of the Province, tlie new list will bo tbe one used. Registration already lias commenced in different parts of the Province and those eligible are urged to tako an early opportunity to get on (he list Mr. John Baird, Government Agent here, is Registrar of Voters for tho Comox Districl, who Is prepared lo ro- ceive applications to register. The following persons have been appointed Commissioners for the Comox Electoral District, who arc fully authorized to receive applications for enrollment in nny part of tlie Comox District Tills list Is complete up to Friday evening. As further commissioners tire appointed by the government their names will be published. No less than sixty-live polling stations are located iu Ihis district, hut the complete list bus not yet been received by the Government Agent. Alexander McKinnon, Cumberland. John Thomson, Cumberland, William Beveridge, Sr., Cumberland. Robert Black. Bold Point. W. S. Planta, Van Anda, Texada is. J, Jones, Surge .Narrows P. O. J. F. Piercy, Denman Island P. O. II. II. Mlddleton, Whnlctown, Cortoz Island. Jos. O'Donnell, Hex in. Manson Landing. T. I). Harris, Port Hardy. G. Courte, Powell River. Louis DoRoy, Hayward. I). !•'. Maitland, Splnluln, Malcolm [aland. J. V. Purvlanco, Lnaquell Island. p. L. Aniiertou. Courtenay. A. ll. Hall. J.P.. Comox. Pat. Whulon, Lazo P. O. James H. Parkin, .1,1'.. Sandwick. Murry C. Polls, Alert Buy. C. L. McDonald, Campbell Itiver. \V. F. Shaw, M.D., Campbell Itiver. W. A. Crawford, Campbell Itiver. 10. A. Halliday, J.P., Kingcomc Inlet. C. I. Allen, Whnlelown, Cortoz Is. w. li. Lenimrd, Whaletowih Cortez Island. William Strombol'g, Granite Uny. Thomas Backus, Granite Bay. Donald GIUIs, Powell River. Donald McDonald. Sayward. William Law. Heriot Bay, .1. .1. Skinner, Shushartle Bay. J. N. McLeod. Courtenay. James Carthew. Comox. Major Hilton, Headquarters, Alexander Duncan, Mervllle. Fred Field, Courtenay. Boberl Slmpkitis, Langs. Geo. E. McFail, Powell River. Fred. Timlin, Lund. J. Mason, Manson's Landing, Cortez Island. Nicholas Thompson, Whaletown. M. Manson, Hernando Island. A. Lloyd, Quathiaska Cove. J. Hovell, Quathiaska Cove. H. Bull, Harriet Bay. B. Ward, Bold Point. H, Bontlcy, Wyatt Bay. James Mulroney, Green Point F. Milne, Green Point Rapids. I'. McDonald, Shoal Bay. Adam Clark, Knox Bay. J. Ghinvllle, Campbell RivoY. Wm. Milne, Sayward. W. C. Connant, Jackson Bay. Ralph C. Bertcaux, Jackson Bay. Thomas Bennett, Port Hardy. A. M. Westell. Alert Bay. J. Dunseilh. Ki Moon Sound. A. Lyons, Hardy Bay. Clmrl|o Thulln, Campbell Kiver. W. K. Anderson, Quathiaska Covo. E. H, Hicks-Beach, Courtenay. Mrs. Gertrude McGulgnu, Powell River. Roborl J. Cole, Powell Rivor. Preparing For General Election In anticipation of u general election n Canada before sprhig of next year, the National Liberal Council of fifty- four, the governing body ot the national Liberal party, has been summoned to„moet In Ottawa on June 8, 9 and 10. Tho Council Includes tho eight Provincial Liberal Premiers and Hartley Dewart, leader uf Iho Liberal opposition in the Ontario Legislature. Premier (liiver will ba unable to attend tlie convention, hul It Is expected that three or lour representatives from this province will attend. STORKS MUST NOT PAY LUXURY TAX All Luxury Taxes Must Bv Paid By (lie Purchaser # VK'YolllA. Juno 4, Stores are not allowed to pay Luxury taxes. All luxury taxes must he paid by llie purchaser only and be shown separately on thc Invoices. f This was Ihe order issued by Dominion Inland Revenue olllcials on authority from Ottawa. This order Is aimed at large stores all over tbo country which huve announced thnt they will pay tin- luxury taxes on practically all lines of goods. This practice, officials havo discovered, Is violating (hu law and will result lu action being taken against tlio stores if it Is continued. Storekeepers say that the order camo as a surprise to them and will force them to change ihe whole system of bookkeeping that tbey have Instituted for paying the taxes themselves. -^ ~ - Page Two *HE CUMBE&LANi) iStANDEft June 5,1920. Up-to-Date Furniture is what we carry in stock. We have just received a complete assortment to furnish an entire apartment. Every room can be furnished with the latest up-to-date FURNITURE at extraordinary low prices. If you are not prepared to buy just now, we invite you to call and examine our stock so that you will know just what we have when you are in need of buying just that article. P. 0. Box 279 T. E. BATE CUMBERLAND Phone 31 FAMILY SHOE REPAIRER Service, Hntcrlnl and Workmanship (. no ni ntccd 'A. DAVIS - Dunsmuir Avenue New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakes a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. License No. 5-1172 Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Repairing n Succlaltl. CUMBERLAND. B.C. TKE PRIZE LIST.S for the COMOX AGRICULTURAL and INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FALL FAIR are now ready for distribution and may he obtained from the Secretary, Mrs. 0. J. Hardy, Courtenay. SECTION "I". VOCATIONAL LOANS. Regulations He Loans to Vocational Itc-Tmiiiing Graduates Starting ln Business—Authority: Order.ln-Coun- cil Para. (A) P. C. 2829. (1) Applications for loans not exceeding ?5U0.U0 free of Interest, for live years, for the purchase, of tools and equipment will be dealt with under the following provisions: (a) Loans will only be made to those men who have satisfactorily completed a re-training course with the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment, and wish to start ln business in line with the training they have received, and who are unable to do so without such assistance. (b) Loans may only be made for the actual purchase by the Department of Tools nnd Equipment necessary to establish such men in business for themselves, or in partnership with some other person. (c) Applications for loan must be mnde within four months from January 1st, 1920, or two months (rom date of completion of re-training course, whichever ls the later, (d) All applications tor loans will be forwarded to the Director of Vocational Training, marked for the attention of "Loans Officer." (e) Men who have already received loans from the Soldier Settlement will not be eligible tor loan under P.C. 232(1. (f) Under no circumstances will cash loans he made. Under Suli.Scctlon «B". "Those with a disability due to or aggravated by War Service and whose pre-war training or education haa been interrupted by War Service and who ure in need of assistance for the purpose of continuing such training or education thus interrupted," may get further Information upon application (o the Loans Branch, Dept. S.C.R., Central Building, Victoria, B.O. W. C. WINKBL, A.D.V.C. Sandy Chapman UNION BAY Car for Hire Night and Day Prompt Service and Careful Delivery. Charges Moderate. D. Campbell's Meat Market Young Steer Beef, tender and juicy. Veal, Pork and Mutton. —SPECIALS — Cambridge Pork Sausage Home-made Sausage Polish Sausage Veal Loaf Boiled Ham Ham Bologna Headcheese. Have you tried our "Pickled Pork and Corned Beef? It is delicious. Each Thursday morning from now on a full line of Fresh Fish will be on hand. License No. 9-3902 MAIL CONTRACT. SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the Postmaster General, will be received at Ottawa until noon, on Friday, the 18th June, 1920, for the conveyance of His Majesty's Malls, on a proposed Contract for four years, eleven times per week between CUMBERLAND POST OFFICE AND ILWLWAY STATION from the 1st July next. Printed notices containing further Information ns to conditions of proposed Contract may be seen and blank forms of Tender may be obtained at Hie Post Ollice at Cumberland and at ihe office of the undersigned. E. H. FLETCHER, P. O. Inspector. POST OFFICE INSPECTOR'S OFFICE VICTORIA, B.C., 7th May, 1920. 3-22 Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load)...$5.00 Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C. License No. 8-25489 GENERAL FINANCIAL SITUATION REVIEWED To the student of economic conditions at the present time it is very apparent that in financial circles two widely distinct opinions are held regarding the general situation. The first of these is that inflation, high living costs, the high level of all commodity prices, and various other abnormal conditions which originated with the war, are to return to normal only by a complete readjustment. This readjustment is predicted to follow a certain prescribed formulae, i.e., curtailment of loans by the banks; reduction of credits and indebtedness generally; release of commodities held by monopolies and financed by borrowing; reduction of the amount of paper money in circulation. Result: General business depression because of the temporary difficulty in securing working capital for industrial undertakings; glut of goods and commodities and general money scarcity caused by retrenchment. The second opinion expressed in financial circles is that the world has been placed on a new and higher basis ot costs and that Instead of returning to the old order of things, lt will be a question of readjustment to present-day standards, viz., higher standardization of working capital, wages, prices, valuations and costs. Apparently the condition which has been the direct outgrowth of the war, resulting in the mad spirit of higher prices, then higher wages, "so on ad Infinitum," cannot continue indefinitely, because a very large section of the world's population belong neither to the employers or organized labor. Outside these two combinations the pinch is most keenly felt. It seems that the world's most urgent need at the present time is working capital. This ls evidenced by the demands of Industries for money through the medium of stock, bond and debenture flotations in quantities unparalleled in history. This has necessitated the attractive rate of interests, yields, bonuses, etc., which stock and bond flotations today are characterized with in order to influence the investors. Consequently the investment situation offers possibilities for profits which at no time previously hare been available. This really means that the investor now reaps profits which in the ordinary course of events would go to Industries, corporations, etc., for in normal times business and commercial enterprises would be able to secure working capital at much cheaper rates. Thus while some corporations and industries today show gross earnings vastly in excess ot any previous period In their history, their net earnings ln many cases do not reflect their increased activity, because of additional overhead expense dependent upon higher wages to employees, higher coats of raw materials, and the necessity of paying higher rates of interest to the investors who subscribe their working capital. Canada Is particularly fortunate under this new order ot things, chiefly due to her enormous resources of raw materials. Inflation is undoubtedly prevalent In Canada to a lesser extent than ln most countries. The country ls also under a considerable burden of debt, but it must be borne ln mind that by far the greater portion ot this debt is owing to Canadian people, resident in the country, so that the large sums ln Interest and principal, paid out by the government, naturally finds its way back to circulation within the Dominion, redounding to general business and Industrial activity. Canada is now singularly free from labor unrest, and this is of vital importance to production, and perhaps the best argument in favor of the country's stability. Finished products ot a country are dependent upon raw materials derived from other Industries and the marketing organiztions of commerce, therefore any conditions which militates against production in one industry Is certain to Injure the systematic operation of other Industries. This may be Illustrated in the case of transportation, coal mining and metal mining strikes. The lesson, therefore, that Canada in common with the rest of the world is learning Ih to efficiently increase production of essentials, to curtuil needless and foolish expenditure, to reduce inflation, and to re-establish our credit structure upon an absolutely unassailable basis. Production relies on the steadfast effort of every citizen. Self-denial by reducing extravagance means conquering a trait of human nature; the reduction of inflation can be accomplished by maintaining the gold standard, which is the basis ot economic rectitude, and credit rehabilitation Is dependent entirely upon these foregoing principles. The general financial position of Canada ls at present greatly strengthened by the rapid recovery of Great Britain ln respect to her volume of productive output and the fact -that since the war the mother country and Canada have been co-operating very closely. The pulp and paper Industries ot the Dominion, and in fact all industries connected with lumbering, show extraordinary activity. The steel and Iron merger of British and Canadian British capital of our natural re- Interests will undoubtedly herald the real commencement of development by sources, The Importation of capital will supply also the void caused by the steadily diminishing amount of government monies circulated In connection with war expenses. This will have the effect also of reducing taxes and obviating the necessity for any great volume of new finance. For demobilization expenses for the year ended March 1920, about $350,000,- 000 was spent, and for the fiscal year now commencing only $38,000,000 ls required. The contraction of government expenses from nearly $900,000,000 last year to about $537,000,000 for the current year will undoubtedly have an effect on business. In anticipation of a general contraction of credits, resultant upon the lessened amount of government money ln circulation, a great many traders are exercising caution ln requiring that their bills be met promptly, while consumers, anticipating lower prices, are buying in more and more limited quantities. We do not, however, expect to see any marked decrease ln prices for some months. The "crash in commodities" which has been consistently predicted by financial publications since termination of the war, is apparently some distance away, and again the theory that our entire economic scheme will conform to the new and higher order of things, is not unreasonable. Undoubtedly the most encouraging feature affecting Canadian affairs is Great Britain's manifest soundness. Her trade being the keystone of International prosperity, its prosperity ls an unfailing barometer ot Canadian conditions, because of her ability to purchase and pay for Canadian goods, and to finance Canadian undertakings. Great Britain today is doing her utmost to develop oil and mineral concessions in all parts ot the world. She is Increasing her shipping and trade facilities, and almost unaided she has assisted other European nations from insolvency, inspiring the Empire with hopeful anticipation of profitable commerce.—Ex. LADYSMITH WIFE SUPPORTS FAMILY Seeks Protection of Court to Restrain Husband From Interfering With Business Swearing that her husband "does more boozing than working, drinks booze by the barrel, threw me out on the street, gave me so many kickings and beatings that I cannot remember, Mrs. Julia Bores, of Ladysmith, before Mr. Justice Macdonald in the Supreme Court last Friday brought action against John Bores for an injunction restraining him from disposing of goods or chattels, or ln a ly way Inter ferlng with the $500 grocery business she carries on at Ladysmith. She is asking for a judicial separation, the two actions being tried at the same time. Two Roman Catholic priests and more than n score of witnesses from up the Island have been summoned. Mrs. Bores In the witness box told how she ns a Lithuanian girl came to the United States, worked in the Bilk mills of New England, married at 26 was mother of four children and then came with her husband aud family to Ladysmith, where he became a miner. Mrs. Bores swore that her husband spent all the money he made so that Bhe had to take In the washing of twelve men and make bread to support her children. She saved enough money after a few years to start a tea room and finally a candy and grocery store. "During the strike of 1912 and 1913, for two years my husband did no work, just living at home like the other men," she told the court. "He had no Interest in the store, as I ran it and paid the bills. He ordered the store calendars but had his own name put on them because he liked to see his name ln print, and give the calendars to his friends. He gave me $50 once, but then went and borrowed $60 from me." JUSTRECEIVED A Fresh Shipment of Perrin's HighClassBiscuits CHOCOLATE TOURIST CHOCOLATE OPERA CREAMS CRACKNELS MALTO CREAM SANDWICH FIG BARS ARROWROOT GINGER NUTS ANIMAL BISCUITS Bullen's famous Cherry, Genoa Sultana and Madeira Cake Fresh Weekly Mumford and Walton Grocers, Cumberland. firt****ftrt****«**i*^^ HAVE YOU A Fountain Pen? A DANDY NEW ASSORTMENT JUST ARRIVED I Kodaks- ■Stationery I Frost's Pharmacy The Rexall Store Phone 23. CUMBERLAND. »i>»»»»»»»»»i»»»»i»»»»»»»iri»»#ii»<»<»<» 1 STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. VISITED HATCHERIES OF VANCOUVER ISLAND J. A. Rodd, superintendent of fish culture, Ottawa, has Just completed ah Inspection of the hatcheries on Vancouver Island. The hatcheries on Vancouver Island. The hatcheries visited were Cowichan Lake, Anderson Lake, Kennedy Lake, and also the one located on Owlkano Lake, at the head of Rivers Inlet. At Cowichan and Anderson Lakes practically all the fry had been distributed, but at Kennedy and Owlkano Lakes, where the climatic conditions nre somewhat different, the fry are In the troughs and ponds and were found to be In excellent condition. All the hatcheries were clean and were being conducted tn an up-to-date manner, the olllcers showing a keen Interest ln tlieir work. SOME ARTICLES EXEMPT FROM LUXURY TAX OTTAWA.—The Department of Inland Revenue has given the following rules In regard to the exemptions from the new sales tax: Sausages, fresh only; milk, condensed and evaporated, exempt; milk, powdered, if made from whole milk, exempt; ham and bacon, subject to tax; glucose, exempt; bread, exempt; peas and split peas, exempt; vegetables, exempt, if in natural state; fruits, exempt ln natural state; groats, subject to sales tax. Manufacturers receiving raw materials for further process of manufacture are required to charge sales tax for the amount of their account on returning tbe goods. GIANT LINER FOR AUSTRALASIAN RUN Will Be Greater Than Niagara or Avenger—To Be Ready in Fifteen Months Within fifteen months the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand expects to secure delivery of tbe new ocean leviathan which the company has ordered for the Canadian-Australasian trade, according to Charles Holdsworth, managing director of the big New Zealand steamship corporation, who passed through Vancouver recently on his way to London. The new liner, which will replace the Avenger, sunk while being operated aa an auxiliary cruiser during the war, will be of 18,000 tons gross register and 600 feet long. She Is being constructed by the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Company, on the Clyde, , The Union Steamship Company ot New Zealand ls at present building three great ships, one passenger, already mentioned, and two cargo vessels. The company has led ln many of the marine departures of the past decade. The Niagara was the first British ship to receive a Board of Trade certificate for oil-burning. Tbe company operated the flrst steel steamer built and as soon as turbines became a commercial possibility they were adopted. She: "Sometimes you appear really manly and' sometimes you are effeminate. How do you account for it?" He: "I suppose lt Is hereditary. Half my ancestors were men and tbe other bait women!" June S, 1920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Page Three ft CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM.MERKIFIEL1), Proprietor. GOOD ACCOMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave.. Cumberland, B.C. Canada Food Board License No. 10-4986 UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES Cumberland, B. C. License No. 10-1606 PALMISTRY AND PHRENOLOGY MRS. YOUNG 633 Hastings St., W., Corner of Granville. VANCOUVER, B.C. OYSTERS VENDOME CAFE The House of ({utility. Our motto: To please. Oysters, Steaks and Chops Also Oysters, Oyster Loaves and French Fried Potatoes to take home. Boxes for Ladies. Open Day and Niglit. Otir 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. OATZ, Proprietor Charlie Sing Chong Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Grockeryware and General Merchandise. CHARLIE SING CHONG, Ci" *'>erland HONG CHONG & CO.. Bevt.,1 SEE Wm. Douglas for Hay, Grain and Mill Feed Also Baby Chick Feed and All Kinds of Poultry Supplies. FOR Fire, Life and Accident Insurance THOS. H- CAREY Cumberland, B.C. DR.R. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST . Phone 116 Nanaimo Fanciers Win at Vancouver Mr. Recce Jones of Nanaimo exhibited Batchelor Racket in the annual show ot the Vancouver Kennel Club, taking second prize and reserve winners. Other Nanaimo winners were third English setter by J. J. Cottle, ilrst puppy, first' novice, special best In novice nnd reserve winners by Kil- lurncy Ruby owned by Jack Cottle, and first open and winners by Sherwood Bridget, owned by Mrs. Jack Cottle. In wire-haired Fox Terrier bitches, Kneon and Pearson won flrst and winners and in the same class Mr. R. Mercer won second and reserve winners. A FAIR ANSWER, AS ALL LOVERS OF DOGS KNOW An argument often advanced to "prove" that all Is done by kindness ia that the dogs wag (heir tails, lick their muster's hands, and betray other symptoms of affection. All who have owned dogs, however, know that a dog Is one of the most forgetful—or Ib it forgiving?—of animals, so that though you strike It at one moment, yet a minute later It will be as affectionate aB before—that is, If the dog Is yours aud you feed it and attend to it. REGINA SHOW IN JULY Judges have been appointed for the Regina Dog show to be held In July, and the club Is to be congratulated upon the excellent selection the committee has made. Mr. Norman K. Swire takeB all non-sporting breeds and there Is little doubt that he will pull n big entry In this section after the very favorable impression he made at the late New York show. * The highly respected Vancouver fancier, Mr. Evan E. Gravell, takes all sporting breeds except Terriers, and It Is snid that a better Judge could not have been picked in the whole Dominion. That Mr. Gravell Is the most successful breeder of English Setters on the Pacific Coast Is well known and no one grudges him 'the position he has attained by much hard work and painstaking effort; but his knowledge of sporting dogs In general dates long before he came to Canada. Born in Wales within a very short distance of the home of thc famous Mallwyd Setters of Tom Steadman, he was ralBed with real working dogs from his boyhood and his earliest experience was with his father in Clumbers, Springers and Field Spaniels. Afterwards with Greyhounds and Whippets and still later with Irish Setters and Pointers his success has always heen the same as It has heen In British Columbia with English Setters. YACHTSMEN DISCUSS PLANS FOR REGATTA International Races at Cowichan Bay on Dominion Day Office: WILLARD BLOCK CUMBERLAND. B.C. Begin Your Trip Right by selecting tho shells that hunters from const to coast have proved dependable under all conditions. Regal Shotgun Shells nre n double assurance ol success for the man who prefers ballistlte powder. Wc islsss carry a full lino of (T.ssstss k mul .Suv'ssrclfln Slsot- sUni Sholln is:itl Dominion Mcrnllic CarlrldReN — evh b.u:kod by the big " 1> " tras' :• isiulk ('. II. TAHBELL VICTORIA.—At a conference held at the Cadhoro Bay headquarters of the Royal Yacht Club to discuss plans for the regutta, delegates were present from Seattle, Vancouver, Everett and Tacoma. The principal business was to arrange for race's to be held at the big International regutta during the i opening days of July. On July 1 the regatta will open at Cowichan Bay, where, In addition to the regular events, there will be a dinghy race, a free-for-all race and the first International class R race for the Lipton Cup. On July 2 there will be two dinghy races at Cadboro Bay and on July 3, the second class R International race will be sailed. On July 5, a third class R International Lipton Cup race will be sailed, if necessary. GOING AFTER GRIZZLIES WITH BOW AND ARROW SAN FRANCISCO.—With the Intention of slaying four grlzzley bears with a bow and arrow, Dr. Saxton Pope has loft for Yellowstone Park. W. W. Sergeant, secretary of the Academy of Science, announces Dr. Pope, who is nn expert archer, and his companion, Arthur Young, wiil carry automatic pistole also, but these are to be used only in cases of emergency. He hopes to bag a male and female Imperial grizzly, the lagest type grizzly, and two cubs. The animals are to be mounted for "habitat group" at the Museum of California Academy of Science. 150 PICTURE BRIDES ARRIVE IN CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO.—Despite assurances from the Japanese government that "picture brides" would be denied passports to this country, 150 prospective brides of Japanese in this country arrived on the liner Persia Maru. Japanese officials explained that the passports for the women were granted before the official ban was decreed. Distance "lends enchantment"—but not always ln a taxi-cab. KENNEL NEWS AND VIEWS By B. FINCH To every lovor, breeder and fancier of mini's best friend, the dog, living ou the Island, the editor of Ihis column ls out to boost you, your dogs and kennels, to try and Improve pure-bred stock, for It costs as much to keep a mut ns a good bred specimen. Let me have notes of your good dogs. Send along photos of your dogs. Wo will gladly insert same It you will pay for cost of cut, which does not amount to much. Send The Islander an ad. of your good stud dog. Lets us know whnt pupsor dogs, cats or poultry you want to dispose of. Watch our page on canines grow, with your help. So will your business and prices increase for puppies and other dogs. Let us advise you or the best points to look for in nny breed you prefer. Advice gladly given. If sickness is in your kennels, 1 will give you recipes that are worth llieir weight in gold to breeders, Show your dog at coming shows. Write the Secretary, Kennel Club, Nanaimo. for particulars and premium lists. Let us organize and get together little evening shows. All It needs Is your help to put Cumberland district on the map as a dog centre. Learn your dog to pose daily. Give it lots ot good exorcise", good stilt brushing and baud rubbing; free'dogs from worms first tiling, ns worms arc the cause of mange, distemper anil most dog diseases. Write mc, DOB Sylvia Court, Englisli Bay, Vancouver. A Canadian Champion A Winner at the Recent New York Show The crack Montreal wire- haired Fox Terrier, Dusky ounce, which was second to llie great Polam Maxim In tlie Canadian class at the big 'New York dog show recently. In the picture"Wise Lepino is holding the dog, which Is ownod by Mr. A. Leplne of Montreal. T^JJU^ASs.mwnm THE DOG OF IT When he Jumps on you with muddy paws, When an nnclcnt bono he gnaws, You'll hear some cynic say In a cold, disgusted wny, "That's the dog of it." "The dog of it"—perhaps 'tis true, But when you're down and out, and through, When you haven't a single friend. His love lives to the end— That's the dog of It. When the heart most loved grows old, And you're Ugly, poor and cold. Though he hasn't en. igh to eat, He follows with love at your feet. That's the dog of it. And when you're under the ground, Forgotten your lonely mound, He will remember, and steal away To He beside It, night and day. That's the dog of It. He would leave Ihe fields Elyslan, And deem It but a joyful mission, To enter e'en the gates of hell If there your soul should dwell. That's the dog of It. —Bv David Wharton. Don't feed a puppy but very littlo on arrival after a long trip. Otherwise you may have a dead dog on your hands. ' Many n would-be champion finished up In the "also runs" through his breeder trying to raise too many In one litter. Buckets arc a useful requisite In a kennel where litters of more than six are whelped. Reindeer meat shipments from Alaska have increased enormously In the last few years. ONLY A DOG The passengers and crew of Ilio coastal steamer Bible, numbering ninety-two persons, were brought ashore on a lifeline which was run to tlio land from the ship by a Newfoundland dog after tlio vessel piled up on Martin's Point, Curling. N. F. Boats could not make the hazardous passage.from the stranded steamer. An effort to shoot the lino ashore failed when It became caught. Men did not dure attempl the trip through Ilio waters, and so Ilio dog was put overboard. Directed by .officers of the Ethle, the intelligent animal succeeded In releasing the rope and holding It tightly In his teeth, fought his way through the breakers to the shore. With block and tackle the Ethle's crew, aided by tbe fishermen on the shore, rigged a life saving device, using a boatswain's chair for a carrier. One by one in Ibis chair, ninety-one of the ninety-two persons aboard woro safely hauled to shore. A baby 18 months old was pulled ashore lu a mail bag. 'Hello'is Obsolete The use of "Hello!" is obsolete in proper telephone practice. The correct way to answer the telephone is to give the name of the firm, so that the caller will know instantly who is talking. It sounds business like, too, and saves time. British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited. It is a lessor crime In China to steal a neighbor's ox than to steal his dog. The former is simply personal property, while the latter takes Iho place of a man—a watchman. POINTS OK PR0GBE88 Jackson: "How far along arc you on that new home you're building?" Treston: "My wife and I have gotten lo Iho point whore wc don't speak. READ THIS- The warm weather is hero again and with it has also arrived a consignment of Bestov Electric Cookers. These little stoves are tho latest thing on the market, and will save you much discomfort this summer by allowing you to prepare your meals without the necessity of lighting your coal stove. Before purchasing these stoves we considered the question of price very carefully, and finding the usual grill stoves way up in price and beyond the means of the average housekeeper, we looked around for something that was serviceable and at the same time reasonable in price. We found what we were looking for in the BESTOV, and are pleased to offer these useful little appliances to you at the following prices: Plain finish $5.25 each. Semi-nickle $7.25 each. Full nickle $8.25 each. These different finishes are all equally serviceable, the only difference being in the finish. SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOW. Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 7S Co,, Ltd. P. 0.314 3 aaa: NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP TAKE NOTICE lhat thc partneroulp heretofore existing between the undersigned In respect of Ihe "Eagle Hotel" In Cumberland, B. c. has been dissolved ns of this date, the undersigned John Kavottu having sold and transferred all bis right and Interest in tbe partnership business and properly to the undersigned Joseph Aspesl. All debts and claims against the partnership will he assumed and paid by Joseph Asps'sl, and till debts and accounts duo or accruing due (he partnership musl be paid (o Joseph Aspesl, who is solely authorized to collect the same and give good and valid receipts and releases therefor. DATED this 27th duy of May, 1030, JOHN FAVETTA. JOSEPH ASPESL 2-25 LOST LOST nl tho Y Grounds on the 24th May, a pocket book containing In bills ouo hundred and seventy-five dollars and other valuable papers; a 'suitable reward will be given upon return to Lee Suni. Beaufort House. Cumberland, B. 0. 1-25 FOUND FOUND—A hunch of Ueyn at Comox Lake. Owner con have Rnmc upon applying to The Islander Office. Tl FOR SALE FOR SALE—FOUR ACRES OF LAND Willi three-room dwelling, bam, garage and other buildings; one and u half miles from Cumberland. Price reasonable. Apply A. R. Wesley, Cumberland, B. C. THREE BELGIAN HARE EJES— Full grown, Apply to William ilarml- nnu. Now Houses. Cumberland. 4-24 FOH SALE: RESTAURANT KITCHEN rungo nnd a large counter. Apply P.O. Hex 407, or Phone lit, SEVEN* HOl'SES FOR SALE CHEAP. Easy terms. For pprtlcularn see T. E. Iinte. Phono 31. SEVEN HOl'SES TO SELECT FROM at prices from $550 to $1200. T. E. Bale. Phone 81. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A C.OOD homo cheap? It so, bco T. E. Bate. Phone 31. FOR SALE—3-ROOMED HoljSR Cash or terms. Apply to B. Pearse, Cltv. S. C. WHITE LEGHORN EGGS FOR hatching after March 25; bred from splendid laying strain of two-Mr-old hens and selected vigorous cockrels. Soiling $1,511, por 100 $9.00. B. Tow- lor. Courtenay, B.C WANTED WANTED-Will purchase Toy Chinese or Japanese Dogs: chows, Pekinese, eta Must ho young dogs. No fancy prices. J. V. Jones, c-o Islander Ollice. tt mm Page Four THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER June 5,1920. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE Manager and Publisher. BE1I H. QOWEN Editor. SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1820. WAKE UP, CUMBERLAND Tourists journeying up the Island Highway are more than likely to go right past the road leading to Cumberland without being aware of the fact, mainly because there is not a sign of any description at the intersection of the Cumberland road and the highway at Royston to notify travellers that Cumberland is but four miles off the main thoroughfare, and that a detour of a few miles will bring them again on the highway going north. A bold sign to this effect should be placed at a conspicuous place at Royston. One of the business men of this town, who recently opened up here, states that he is going to take up a subscription for this purpose. The cost would be small, though the publicity from such would be valuable. Through persistent advertising over the North American continent on the part of B. C. institutions, there will be heavy motor traffic on the Island during the next few months. It is not yet too late to take steps to induce some of these tourists to deviate their journeys a little to take in the attractions of the Cumberland district. GOVERNMENT THRIFT Calgary, as the centre of the western cowboy district, has had a saddle scandal, and incidentally another shining example is given of high finance in federal government circles. The authorities have been disposed to treat the matter with more or less contemptuous ridicule, pains having been taken to point out that the saddles were of no account and somewhat obsolete. The facts, however, do not bear out that conclusion. According to details published, and of which there is no rea son to doubt the authenticity, seven hundred cavalry saddles were purchased during the war by the Dominion Government at an average of seventy dollars each. These were recently sold to the Great West Saddlery Co., from whom many of them were originally purchased, for the munificent sum of five dollars each, or, notwitstanding the marked increased cost of such articles in the meantime, at a reduction in each case of sixty-five dollars. The saddlery company turned right around and resold them again at an average of fourteen dollars a piece. Retail dealers then sold them to the public at nineteen or twenty dollars each. The difference between what the government originally paid, and what they wer* sold for, makes about thirty-two thousand dollars. The saddles were made of good quality leather, and as the average life of a saddle even with constant use is from ten to fifteen years, even if used they could not have suffered to any extent in the service. Economy apparently has ceased to be a virtue.— Saturday Night. FIGHTING THE MOSQUITO The Dominion Government, according to a news item, has joined in the crusade against the mosquito and will fight the pest in British Columbia. A few weeks ago a correspondent accompanying the Prince of Wales to Australasia sent to his paper a description of what the Americans had done toward making life possible for white people ill Panama. They had, he said, "slain the mosquito, banished malaria, cast out yellow fever." The report recalled similar efforts in other parts of the world. A Briton, Sir Ronald Ross, discovered the really first successful method of fighting malaria, says the Ottawa Journal. Writing to the London Times Sir Ronald "deplored the failure of his efforts to have the Indian administration make use of the method. He estimated that had action been taken in 1899, when he urged it, as many lives would have been saved as were lost in the war. It has been said that a million people die every year in India from malaria. The mosquito is a carrier of the disease. The French have used the Ross method successfully in some of their colonies. It has also been used by the British in West Africa. LET US BE GLAD WE ARE CANADIANS _ Speaking in the House of Commons at Ottawa recently, S. F. Glass, M.P., in the course of a brilliant speech, said: We are asked for increased production. This does not mean for the individual more work or harder work, but it docs mean more efficient work and a new attitude towards work, a desire to make every stroke tell to the utmost. In a word it means willing, painstaking and well- directed effort, backed by capital and guided by science, to bring our acres to thc fullest fertility, to build up and utilize adequately our forest resources, our fisheries and our mines, to develop and co-ordinate our transportation systems, to develop our water-powers advantageously and to distribute widely the resulting power, to check reckless waste and encourage the effective use ot all our resources, to the end that we may establish better and more satisfying types of rural life. The waste of lumber is deplorable. Take pine; the value of resin, turpentine, ethyl alcohol, pine tar, charcoal, lost in this waste, represents three or four times the value of the lumber produced, but, great as is this loss, it is modest compared with our colossal fire waste. We have been prodigal wasters, reckless destroyers, mere skimmers of cream. If we are to meet our national needs, and build up sanely our superstructure on safe and sound foundations, we must change the policy which has guided us in the past. Unrestricted individualism must now give way to controlled co-operation guided by a constructive economic policy which shall be nation-wide in scope. We must bring to the solution of peace problems the unity and cohesive power developed throughout the war. Let us be a nation of builders, creators, and distributors. Let us be proud of our country. It is time to build, time to unite, time for trade and for brotherhood. Let us be glad we are Canadionst (t>nd let us stand for Canadian institutions. Lett us have a little more patience, a little more charity for all, a little more devotion, less bowing down to the past and more looking forward to the future when Canada will be ripe for a great burst of light and life. TO SOLVE IRISH PROBLEM We know the suggestion will not be taken seriously, but we put it forward in all seriousness. We suggest that England make a free gift of Ireland to the U. S. A., as a New Year's gift. We might sell it to them to help liquidate our debt, but how much nobler to present it as an earnest of our good-will! It would bind the two great nations together in a sense of common trouble. It would be good for America—take their minds off the almighty dollar and give them a much-needed lesson in the trials of government. It would be good for England, giving the Americans something else to do than collar all the world's markets, and an opportunity to show us how these things should be done. It would be good for Ireland, as their new enemies would be so far away the Irish could not feel so bitter against them, and they would naturally become the Sinn Fein section of the great republic. But why labor the arugment? Everything in favor. We pass the idea to the League of Nations for their immediate attention and necessary action.—The New Commonwealth. MOTOR ACCIDENTS The experience of a prominent accident insurance company in the year 1919 illustrates the hazards of motoring, and those who enjoy this form of recreation should take due note. The company referred to is the Preferred Accident of New York, which finds that last year over 40 per cent, of its death claims under personal accident policies were paid for fatal injuries to policyholders, sustained while they were driving or riding in private automobiles. A personal accident policy certainly appears to be a desirable possession for the motorist, in addition to his automobile insurance policy. The Government has agreed on the Luxury Tax. which is more than the people do. Every man who lingers in his cellar these days isn't setting traps for rats. Any widow. rake will do to make hay with a grass Poverty is no disgrace; but there is precious little else that can be said for it. The problem before civilization is, after all, not a complicated one. All that is necessary is to put wages up and bring prices down. A story is related of a Scotchman writing home from the United States pinning the postage stamp to the envelope as an indication of how dry he is. It will be more blessed to give than to receive, but quite a lot of people don't seem to mind being among the unblessed. A Chicago judge has ruled that a man cannot be charged with stealing from his wife or vice versa. In the case of the husband, his honor might have added, "and get away with it."—Province. "Pussyfoot" Johnston says that most of the Sinn Feiners are total abstainers, but just how strong a recommendation this is for prohibition is doubtful. A million people are reported to have turned out to greet the Prince of Wales when he landed at Melbourne. They sure put one over Canada that time, for a "sparsely" populated country. Mr. George Bell, Prohibition member for Victoria, is reported to have said: "We are bad, but we might be worse, and we will continue to be bad as long as our Methodist and Presbyterian church members jump into their flivvers on Sunday morning and go joy-riding when they should be in church." Well, that lets some of us out, but it seems tough on the Methodists and Presbyterians. Vancouver City has adopted the Daylight Saving for the summer months, and the clocks of the city are one hour ahead of the country time and C. P. R. time. So there will be all kinds of time for people to go by, and it is hoped their memories will be equal to the task. It might be a good idea for people to carry two watches—one for the regu- lar everyday time and one for the summer time. Then the short memory might get them, unless they had a special mark on each watch. "Help Prevent Forest Fires" has been adopted by the Postal authorities for the cancellation ol' postage stamps affixed to the letters of the Dominion. The exhortation is a timely one and much of the great natural wealth of the country may be saved for the benefit of the present and future generations by tho exercise of care on the part ol the general public. It is a simple thing to remember to see that the camp lire is completely extinguished before leaving. Don't leave the smallest particle of smouldering ash to be fanned into flame by the breeze. This item has been having wide publicity of late but its merit warrants its reproduction: ion SALE ONE FORD CARD, with piston ring, Two front wheels, one front spring; Has no fenders, scat or plank, Burns lots of gas, hard to crank. Carburetor busted half wny through, Engine missing, hits on two. Three years old. four iu tlie spring; Has shock absorbers aud everything. Radiator busted, sure does leak; Differential dry, you can hear it squeak. Ten spokes missing, front all bent; Tires blown out, ain't worth a cent. Got lots of speed, will run like the deuce; Bums cither gas or tobacco juice. Tires all off, been run on the rim; A darned good Ford for thc shape It's in. f # X CUMBERLAND, B.C. + <$><$><»#<e><t><$^##^ 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- books The experience of veteran moorists has proven that the Chevrolet affords you all the feelings essential to complete enjoyment. Pride in its appearance and absolute confidence in its dependability alone guarantee your peace of mind. Yet in addition the Chevrolet offers every riding and driving comfort and equipment convenience. These things are to be enjoyed equally in a Chevrolet as in other cars. But in the Chevrolet alone can you enjoy them at such low cost. That is the peculiar attraction of the Chevrolet—all essential features other cars afford, but at lower cost. Do not entertain any doubts on this score. Give us an opportunity to show you how and why this is true. i Weeks Motors Limited NANAIMO, or THOMAS HUDSON, Union Bay CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Page Five Music and Photoplays * SHOW EVERY WEEK * * DAY AT TE ILO-ILO * * There will be a show daily * *_ at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre dur- * * ing the month of June, * * the reduced schedule for * * the summer going into * * effect in July. * TONIGHT AT THE ILO-ILO PEGGY HYLAND IN "THE DEBT OF HONOR" The Butterfly Wife in a Gilded Cage. The dainty, clever, Peggy Hyland, now a William Fox star, wil be seen here tonight in a brand new spy photoplay called "The Debt of Honor," at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre. The Fox organization is to be complimented on gathering this beloved English girl into its fold. And Mr. Fox has given to her a story that brings out the beauty of screen nrt for which this girl has become so well known. Honor, as she Is known in the play, pays her debt by refusing to tell on the wife of the senator who has adopted her. She knows the senator loves his wife dearly and to save him the misery of the knowledge that his wife has been untrue she allows the circumstances to point to her as the guilty one. Driven from the house, this orphan girl learns that the senator's wife Is stealing tho U. S. trans-1 portatlon plans from her husband and is giving them to her lover, a German spy. Honor has a good sweetheart of her own. He helps her uncover the spy and saves the senator from disgrace as well as aids the country. bitious boy, Chad (Jack Pickford), who runs away from his Cumberland home and after a long journey arrives in a valley known as "Thc Valley of Kingdom Como." In this place the shepherd boy's future Is moulded. He loaves this divinely named placo lo he- conic the protege of a wealthy army major. Major Burford discovers that the poor shepherd boy is distantly.re- lated to him and becomes very devoted lo Chad and makes It possible for him to obtain an education far better than thc ambitious Chad ever hoped for. When Chad leaves the valley for Lexington, Kentucky, he leaves behind hlm n devoted admirer, Melissa. She Icarus that her idol has fallen iu love with a girl of social position and wealth; and working on her suspicions she gets Information about his parents that gives Chad every right to aspire to tbo band of tho girl ho loves. Melissa returns lo the mountains sad at heart but contented that Chad is happy. The plot of this story involves some of the incidents of the civil war and the scenes dealing with this part of the picture are very realistic and absorbing In Interest. ¥. ILO-ILO THEATRE Revision of Schedule Saturday, June 5th NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN , MORE ABOUT GOOD MUSIC Much has beeu said and written of late on and about community singing, municipal orchestra, and civic musical organizations generally. One of the first cities to make a decided stop forward in tho promotion of music is said to be Milwaukee, which some years ago started a "Civic Music League" for the purpose of rendering service to the cause of music. This league has five divisions—the professional division, In effect a inu-i siclans' club; a division of music in-j dustrles; a choral division; an orchestral division and a music study clubs division. Over all Is a general board. The musical industries section has done and Is doing big things in the way of promoting music. The musicians' division has been giving monthly programmes to Improve the standard of teaching music. Teaching problems are brought up; lessons are given on piano and violin at a normal figure. The general board has ben giving group lessons on the violin in the schools aud inculcating a city-wide musical atmosphere. The orchestral division has given much time to the organizing of amateur orchestras. The impetus given to music 111 Milwaukee has greatly stimulated musical studies not only ln that city but has tended to make other cities take up the I work of helping spread a knowledge and lovo for music through the agency of the musical authorities. Did you ever think of the number of grown people there aro who would take lessons In music if they were not bound by the belief that they could not learn. Experience has shown that scarcely anybody with real musical Instincts Is too old to be able to learn to perform well enough to obtain and give pleasure. And there Is much to learn in music that is not mere performing—appreciation, criticism, history, composition, conducting, orchestration—all of which is available to students of any type of physique or any 5'eai'B. PEGGY HYLAND IN "The Debt of Honor" Monday, June 7th Jack Pickford — IN — Tuesday, June 8th "THE UTTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME" Wednesday, June 9th "DOES AN IRISHMAN LIKE A SCRAPZ" ASKS TOM MOORE "THE LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME" Famous Novel Picturized With Jack Pickford — Monday's Big Attraction at Ilo-Ilo When "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" is shown at the Ilo-Ilo on Monday night next, the movie patrons will have a chance to see Jack Pickford ln the role of one of tlle best liked boy characters ln American fiction. Chad, the hero of the photoplay version of Mr. Fox's novel, Is a perfect role for Jack Pickford. The book Itself sold more than 1,000,000 copies and Is well known to two generations. The author's Interest in the life of the mountaineers of Eastern Kentucky led hlm to picture It in several novels, as "The Kentuckian," "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," and "The Heart of the Hills." Not only is the story of "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" a- true account of the customs of the mountaineers, but also a beautiful representation of some incidents of the Civil War. A beautiful love story involving a mountain girl's sacrifice of her lover adds a touch of pathos to a beautiful drama. "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" is a story of a poor but am- Goldwyn Star Takes Keen Delight in Fighting His Way Through "Duds" Tom Moore, starring in tho Ooldwyn picture, "Duds," which comes to the Cumberland theatre on Tuesday next, is a soldier of fortune type. .That is doubtless the reason he finds such keen delight in enacting Ihe role of Captain Plunkett in the above-namod production. Captain Plunkett Is a man whose fighting blood has been thoroughly stirred by his war experience in France and who finds the prospect of civilian clothes and a job rather uninteresting. Then comes the big adventure, tlle chance to match his wits and nerve and strength against clever opponents; nnd he jumps at the opportunity. "Do I like it?" Tom echoes. "Does an Irishman like a scrap?" And there is a mingled gleam and twinkle in his eye ns he says lt. "This is no milk and water story, but a yarn with action and rod blood*in It. Captain Plunkett Is a man who gravitates toward excitement as a river runs down hill. When adventure and romance como tapping at his door he's always there to welcome them. There's plenty of both iu the world for the man who keeps an eye open and doesn't sidestep." "Duds" Is a story of the aftermath of the great war, of the pillage of devastated Europe, and one of the thousand treasures of which It wns robbed by those hawks, who are always to be found following the paths of destruction—the ghouls of deserted chateaux and palaces. The treasure with which the story deals Is the famous Sultana diamond, wrested from a French woman by German olllcers. This with other stolen treasure is smuggled across the Atlantic on large steamers, secreted in small boxes which nro strung together by smalt chains and dropped out of the portholes shortly before tho vessels reach port. Captain Plunkett meets Patricia .Melton at n friend's house. She tells I tim slio is Jn the French secret service and asks bis aid. He volunteers to go with her to meet nn incoming vessel in a motor boat and apprehend the work of the smugglers. After desperate adventures on the high seas they sink the small boat of the smugglers, capture their booty nnd make for the ihoro whore they find a shelter. Plun- kett's suspicions of Patricia are aroused whon ho hears her, the following morning, opening the chain of boxes In an adjoining room, without taking him Into her confidence. Tiie thrills, mystery and adventure in this great picture should uot be missed by any movie fan. Tom Moore — IN- "DUDS" MARY MILES MINTER — IN Coming June 19th—A New Serial Jack Dempsey — IN — "Daredevil Jack" 15 Episodes of Breathless Interest 'Yvonne from Paris' Wednesday June 9th FOUTH EPISODE OF "The Terror of the Range" Thrills, Punches, Stunts in Every Episode EVERY NIGHT During the Month of June ADVANCE NOTICE JACK DEMPSEY IN "DAREDEVIL JACK" A woman simply has to love something, eveu if It Is nothing but a man. * The Ilo-Ilo Theatre manage- * ment has been fortunate In * booking the Pathe Serial, star- * ring Jack Dempsey, the Heavy- * weight Champion of the United * States, in an electric action * serial, vibrant with adventure, * entitled "Daredevil Jack." This * Is a aerial of action and sus- * pense, It is said to contain the * greatest and most thrilling nio- * ments ever put into a serial. It shows red-blooded manhood and nimble wits triumph over * ever-present evil. It shows a boy working his way through * college—battling his way to * fame, but not before he meets * obstacles that would stop the * bravest. mining town's desire. A Musical Events Club was organized consisting of members drawn from the representative men and women of thc town. In quick time this club launched a musical drive with Ihe result (bat in a fow weeks 600 season tickets bad been sold, ami (8,000 guaranteed for concert purposes. Ilisboo had ils first season of "real music" assured and five great artists' concerts were given. Truly a wonderful feast of music and a creditable achievement by the people who llvo there under tlio glorious cobalt blue of flic Arizona skies. As far as music goes Ulsbee Is now on tlie mat). w Bisbee is a small town in Arizona, entirely surrounded by copper mines, nestling in the heart of two parallel mountains and about nine miles from tlie Mexican line. The town has a population of 25,000 and the people evidently had been thirsting for good music for some time. This ts the story of the fulfilment of thc littlo EPIGRAMS FROM "EVE" | Unselfish women may make the best wives, but they also make the worst husbands. There are few women who can understand why, it' they want a thing, they shouldn't have It. A woman's ileal duty is never to let her husballd find out that sho is cleverer than ho is. Women aro like "Bradshaw"—a guide aud a puzzle. Good fqlkfl are seldom as good as they think themselves, aud the wicked not half as hinl as the good folk think them. A Sill LIFE lu Ireland. Lord Dunsverlck waa questioning a sailor called (Jinty about Andrew McMunn, wilh whom ho was about to have dealings, Ginty says, "I've no doubt in my own mind about where Andrew will go when his lime comes." "Vou think you know him pretty well, then?" "Ay, I do. It would seem queer il' I didn't, seeing that I've suited bis ships this ten year. Andrew MeMunti will go to heaven." "Ah," suid Lord Dunsverlck, "lie's a good mun, then?" "I'll not go as far as to say precisely that," said Ginty, "but he's a man who never touches a drop of whisky nor smokes u pipe of tobacco, It'll be vory hard on him ii he doesn't go lo heaven after all he's missed in this world." NOT THAT KIND OF HI-TOAD Lady from the Country; "Is this the Mail of Records?" Attotndant: "it is, Do you wish to look around?" L. K. ('.: "Ves. Perhaps you havo some I would caro to try on my talking machine," Twenty-four per cent, of the totul laud area of thc world is forest land. QUEEJt FELLOWS, NOKTHERNEBS "One of them fellers that moved in here from the North a spell ago got into trouble yesterday," related a citizen of the Sandy Marsh (Arkansas) region. "He was a hoeing iu the Held when Gabo Giggery dumb tho fence aud went over to howdy wilh him. They got to talking politics, one word lining on another, aud directly Gahe yanked tho hoc away from him and Whacked Mm over the head with it." 'Il'iu! Something powerful funny aboul most of thom Northerners," commented an acquaintance, "What in thunder was he doing hoeing In the held, anyway? Hain't he got no wifo?" HIS ANCESTRY Tin1 \cw Zealand forces contained quite a large number of natives nnd One of the dark-skinned Maoris waited ou Sir Thomas Mackenzie, claiming thai In was a Scotsman. Why, liow do you claim to be a Scot?" nsked Sir Thomas, "Well," replied the Maori, "I've Scottish blood in my veins. My grand- fathor ate a Scotch Presbyterian minister." NO WAGES A mistress meeting a former domestic servant, said: "Ah, Mary, I suppose you arc getting better wages at your new place?" "No, ma'am," was .Mary's reply; "I'm working for nothing now—I'm married." Ninety-seven per cent, of the words in tlle English Bible arc of Anglo- Saxon origin. A Japanese sea grass mixed with cotton is said lo form a thread much stronger thau all cotton. Page Six THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER June 5, 1920. THE ISLANDER Boxing Football Athletics PAGE OF SPORT SIDNEY LACROSSE PLAYERS SURPRISE WORLD CHAMPIONS Mann Cup-Holders Receive 10-1 Licking—Return Game to Be Played Today Lester Patrick took the .Mann cup- holders out to Sidney on Saturday afternoon last to play an exhibition game with tlie force of stick-handlers which the Saanlsh town has collected. And what this combination of North Saanich boys did to tlie world's Champions was terrible. They played circles around the Victoria team and scored ten goals, while the best the Victoria boys could do was to slap in one tally nnd thereby avoid a whitewash. The champions were minus the services of four of tlieir regular players, but even if they had been nt strength the Sidney boys would most likely have trampled them in the dust owing to their superior condition, says the Victoria Times. Sidney Hus Formidable Team. Sidney has gathered a very fust team of stickhandlers and will be out looking for a chance to lift the Mann Cup. They have secured tbo services of Purdv, n former New Westminster boy, to guard their net. He Is one of the hardest amateur goalies to beat. Last week they induced Patchell, the star defence player of the Royals, to enlist in tlieir ranks, and he was much in evidence in the clash on Saturday. Norton and MacGlure, two products from the penlsula, showed enough class to capture a place in the fastest senior company. Sid Humber ls also wearing a Sidney uniform, and Bill Munro. Doyd Clegg and E. Munro are members of their regular line-up. Tlie Sidney players were In far better condition than the cup-holders. The work o' their home was excellent and the defence was well nigh Impregnable even to the daring rushes of Painter and Johnson. They shot In goals with great rapidity and the 500 spectators cheered lustily and viewed with delight the humiliation of the champions. Arrangements have been made to have the Sidney team play a return match with the champions at the Royal Athletic Park in Victoria today, and lacrosse fans will be given an opportunity to witness In competition two of the fastest teams ever developed on the island. NANAIMO CRICKETERS BEAT VANCOUVER! JOHNNY DUNDEE WON In a cricket match played at Nanaimo on Sunday last, betwen a Vancouver team skippered by P, A. Barrs, the local men. Nanaimo came out victorious by 27 runs. Beautiful weather prevailed and the! was declared "no contest" by the re- game was a most enjoyable one. j feree in the sixth round. Johnny Dundee of Xew York was given tbe decision on Saturday at Lawrence. .Mass., over Jack Lawler of Oklahoma City, In a 12-round bout. The bout between Pal Moran of New rleana and .Mel Coogan of Brooklyn, Please take Notice Owing to the fact that all supplies must be paid for. cash on delivery, through credit operations being curtailed by the wholesalers, it has become absolutely essential that all business be transacted on a STRICTLY CASH BASIS Cumberland Motor Works J. H. CAMERON, Proprietor. Cumberland. B.C. CUMBERLAND UNITED DEFEATED BY NANAIMO The Cumberland United Football team journeyed to Nanaimo last Saturday, travelling by automobile, to take part in the. Inter- City Summer League fixture against Nanaimo United. The weather was fine and fully 1500 persons turne'd out to witness the contest, the game creating great interest, owing to the standing of the rival teams. Both teams showed up in full strength. Joe Craig of Vancouver was referee. The teams were as follows: NANAIMO—Goal, Routledge; backs. Ollerton, Linn; half-backs, Strange, Strang, Davis; forwards, O'Brien, MacMillan, Hines, Dickinson, Husband. CUMBERLAND—Goal, Clark; backs, Smith, Wilkinson; halfbacks, R. Brown, Jackson, Sullivan; forwards, Bannerman, Conti, James, Boothman, Harrison. Nanaimo won the toss and James kicked off for Cumberland at 5:30 p.m. prompt, before 1500 spectators. The Cumberland forwards immediately made for Nanaimo's goal and Routledge was tested by Harrison in the first few minutes. Cumberland kept up the pressure for the first quarter, and then Nanaimo had a look in. Hines sent in a hard shot to Clark and he cleared in his usual style. This was the first time that Clark had handled the ball. The game was very fast at this stage, both ends being visited in turn and the goalkeepers were called upon to clear their lines. A free kick just outside the penalty area was nicely taken by Sullivan, who crossed over, and James, working into a nice position, placed the ball into the corner of the net, giving Routledge no chance to save. Cumberland boys now had 'the game practically in hand and were all over their opponents up to half time. The score at this stage was, Cumberland 1, Nanaimo 0. Right from the kick-off the Nanaimo i right side, and soon aftor Husband GEORGES CARPENTIER SHOULD HAVE TRIAL FIRST United States Sports (?) Want European Champion to Tackle Small Fry Before He Meets the Draft-Evader. lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH Fred's and Joe's Place CUMBERLAND hoys made for Cumberland, only to he returned by Wilkinson, who seemed to be in great form, his kicking and tackling being perfect. His partner. Smith, seemed to be crippled, which apparently handicapped him quite a bit, as at times Husband, on the left, seemed to outpoint him. Aften ten minutes' play in this half, through a nice piece of work by Boothman. James, the centre, broke through the Nanaimo backs and had no one to beat but the goalkeeper, and he spoiled a splendid opportunity by shooting the ball straight at Routledge. Nanaimo then got away on the left. Dickenson and Husband carried the ball right down to Clark's end by fine combination. Husband crossed, to be partially saved by Clark, and O'Brien lying In the goal mouth tipped the ball over the goal line. It barely having enough force behind it to reach the net. The Nanaimo boys seemed to be well satisfied now that they were equal with the champions. Immediately the ball was kicked off Boothman tricked three men ln succession, passed out to Harrison, who then had a try and missed by inches. From the goal kick Nanaimo got away again and It was plainly to be seen that the forwards had now got the measure of the Cumberland defence, more particularly the again heat Brown and Smith and he sent in a nice shot and beat Clark all the way, Clark having no chance to save. This seemed to disorganize Cumberland's defence entirely and the Nanaimo boys now had'the game well in hand. O'Brien, the outside right for Nanaimo, had a nice run down the line, beat Wilkinson & Co., but he ran the ball over the line, which was noticed by the linesman but the referee did not seem to be looking in that direction. O'Brien brought the ball back Into play, crossed over to Hines, who was lying right in front of the goal, and of course had no difficulty in beating Clark. Cumberland backs were taken by surprise as they all thought the ball was over the line, and that the referee had noticed same. Soon after this the game was called and the result does not indicate the play, as the Cumberland boys were superior by far in the first hour, but in the latter part the Nanaimo players found the weak spots in Cumberland's team, and they scored a victory by three goals to one. Possibly it is jnst as well the game finished as it did, as it will be the means of greater enthusiasm next time these two teams meet. In fact It is rumored that the Xanaimo fans intend to make the journey hereon June 19th by special train. ' JACK TAYLOR ISSUES STARTLING CHALLENGE HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL THE ATHLETIC AND SPORTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE C U M B E R L A N D DISTRICT. WAVERLEY HOTEL The House in' Qnnllty. Fhono 09. Cumberland, B.C. TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST | Undertakes to Throw Walker and O'Connor Each Three Times on Same Night = Writing to the sporting editor of the Vancouver Daily Province, Jack Taylor, Canadian heavyweight champion, issues a challenge to George Walker and Gene O'Connor of Vancouver for a match In which he undertakes to throw both of them three times in two hours. His letter follows: Casper, ~Wyo., .May 21, 1920. Sir,—On my behalf will you please issue a challenge to George Walker and Gene O'Connor of Vancouver for a handicap match' In which I will undertake to throw them both on the same night, throwing them each three times In two hours' actual wrestling time, making six falls for the match. If they desire, I will make them a substantial side bet on the result, Yours, etc., JACK TAYLOR, Canadian Heavyweight Champion. Buy the products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES, LIMITED Ask for the Brands that are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy. U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. Silver Top Soda Water CaSCade Beer The Beer Without a Peer. Full line of Pure Fruit Flavors. UNION BREWING CO., LTD. NANAIMO, B.C. CLAIM RESOLUTE IS SPEEDIER THAN EVER America's Cup Challenger and Defenders Are Expected to Be Under Sail This Week FRANK TROEH WINS LAST CHAMPIONSHIP REMAINING IN SIGHT DES MOINES.—Frank Troeh, of Vancouver, Wash., defeated F. B. Elbert, of Des .Moines, 176 to 170, In the Hazard trophy shoot this week. The trophy Is emblematical of the world's championship doubles. When Troeh won tho trophy he took the Inst championship It is possible for iiiiu in amateur sports, as he has held all tin1 others at various times in the past. About two hundred marksmen nre taking part In the tournament. CANADIAN CHAMPION WINS LONDON.—A 20-round boxing bout between Joe Atwood, formerly champion of the Canadian forces, and Stevens, the navy welterweight, went all the way for Atwood, who won decisively on points. NEW YORK.—Barring accidents all three yachts entered in the America's cup races, which will start off Sandy Hook. Thursday, July 15, will be under sail this week, tuning up for the international contest. Sir Thomas Lip- ton's Shamrock IV., the challenger, which will represent the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, was launched at City Island last week. At once work was started to step the mast of the craft, rig and bend on her sails, and to do the many things necessary to place the green racer in commission. Work has progressed so rapidly that the yacht should be ready for her trial trip within a week. BRISTOL, R. I.—The sleep Resolute. America's defender, showed signs of steadiness and sliced in a two-hour spin in Narragansett Bay Monday The specsl displayed, officials on board said, was iu excess of thnt shown In 1914. RANGERS DEFEATED CELTICS IN VANCOUVER Four Thousand People Witness Inter-City League Match Before a crowd of nearly 4000 fans at the Cambie street grounds Saturday, the Rangers hnnded the Celtics their second straight defeat in the Inter- City soccer league series, by a score of 3 to 0. The Rangers had the best of the play throughout and were rarely in danger. Manager Jim Miller made several changes in his lineup for the game, putting Tnpps, tlie young Sap- perton star, In goal in place of ForeBt, nnd Jones and J. Robertson in the bnlf line, nnd Fred Wilson In the forward line. The change seemed to work wonders ns the combination play ot the team wns much better. NEW YORK.—Many boxing tana think that Carpentier should have a trial in the ring before we grant him the privilege of a match with the American champion. The boxing public Is In no mood to have another bloomer from overseas foisted'upon It. The Papln fiasco was an imposition that will leave a sour taste tn the mouth for some time to come. Carpentier may merit every adjective bestowed upon him. He may be a champion every Inch, and worthy a match with Dempsey, but are we not entitled to at least one look at Georges In action before we accept him as fit to engage tlie American titleholder? Papln was cautiously veiled from the public before he was led to the slaughter In the Jersey ring. He attended an athletic entertainment at a local club a week before his match with Tendler, but, despite the appeal of the spectators, Descamps declined to let him appear ln fighting togs. He apologized profusely, but kept his man under cover. Is Descamps tricking us the same way with Carpentier? If the idol of Fiance is all they say he is, why not prove it without delay, and have done with all talk to the contrary? Descamps asserts that as Carpentier is the champion ot Europe he is perfectly within his rights when he declines to meet any but the American titleholder. Quite so, but Papln also was a champion, and what an awful load of junk he turned out to be! The boxing fans of the United States would'cliter Carpentier If he'd fight. Their feeling toward him ls not one of resentment, but of sympthy—sympathy because his chances, so bright when he arrived, are being man-handled by over-zealous advisers. It is none too certain if the Demp- sey-Carpentier bout will ever take. place. Protests against it conic from many quarters, and for many reasons. And the feeling will grow so long as Carpentier continues to pussyfoot before the camera. Let him fight soon, and uphold the traditions of his fighting homeland. WILDE EARNS 560,000 IN AMERICAN RINGS Jimmy Wilde, world's flyweight champion, with about 160,000 to show for his visit to the United States, set sail on Saturday for his home in England. He has been matched for several fights In London by Promoter Cochrane, the most Important of which is a 20-round bout with Pete Herman, the bantamweight champion. BILLY BALSAC RETAINS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE PARIS.—Billy Balsac, middleweight champion boxer of France, successfully defended his title Saturday night by defeating Ponnter. The bout was scheduled to go twenty rounds, but blows to the jaw sent the challenger helpless to the canvas in the eleventh. Automobiles That Stand the Test WHEN considering the purchase of an automobile, be sure you select a reliable car—one that will, stand the test. We are agents for THOS. WEEKS of Nanaimo, and we carry the following reliable makes of automobiles: Chevrolet, Dodge, Chalmers, Hudson Six, Cadillac. We also specialize in REPUBLIC TRUCKS and TRAILERS of 1 to 5 tons. * THOMAS HUD.SON ' UNION BAY, B.C. SILVER is becoming so valuable that it is fast approaching the point where it may be considered as a standard of value, and the discovery of it will cause to SPRING up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of 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 VICTORIA, B. C. June 5,1920. 1*HE CUMBERLAND lSLANDEli For June Brides Useful Articles that give the recipients REAL PLEASURE 97-PIECE DINNER SETS— <|»97 fTA Regular $45.00. Special «Pt> l.otlvf CHOCOLATE SETS AND TEA SETS. FANCY PIECES OF CHINA. OAK CHAIRS AND ROCKERS, upholstered in Tapestry and Leather. These are a particularly good line. DRESSERS, with large plate mirror, bevelled edge, in Fumed Oak, Walnut and Mahogany, at $60.00 and $55.00 each. FAWCETT'S SUPERB $80.00 MAPLE LEAF PRIZE $77.00 WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF HOUSE FURNISHINGS R. McKinnon THE FURNITURE STORE Cumberland. B.C. Gala at Ladysmith Dominion Day Aquatic and Athletic Sports Included in the Preliminary Arrangements LADYSMITH.—A very well attended meeting was held Friday evening to make preliminary arrangements for the celebration to be held on July 1. This is an annual celebration and judging from the enthusiastic meeting this year's celebration will eclipse all events of the past. Mayor Anderson was chosen chairman of the celebration, and Mr. H. Martin was elected as secretary, with Mr. D. Nicholson as treasurer. It was decided to vary the proceedings this year and to have the time usually allotted to sports divided into two sections—the morning to be given over to field sports on the athletic grounds aud the afternoon and evening to be spent in water sports. Ladysmith Is fortunately situated in this respect, having a splendid beach and full accommodation for holding a gala. The water sports will be made as varied as possible, Including all phases of aquatic games. A public parade will be. held and good prizes are being offered for the best decorated cars and floats, while there will be prizes tor Individual costumes. The.morning will be given over to the children's sports and the various men's races. The day's celebration will end with a dance, which in all probability will be held in the new Canadian Collieries Hall. Page Seven NANAIMO BRIEFS Arthur J. Randie has been elected to fill the aldermanic chair made vacant by the resignation of Thomas Hodgson. The winners of tbe shield donated by the C. W. F. Co. for competition among the novice class of the First Aid Mine Rescue Association, were David Simpson (captain), Charles Nicholls, William Thorpe, Robert Humphries, Jack Camelly (patient) In a drowning patient demonstration. ALBERNI ITEMS John O. Neave, who was married In New Westminster to Miss Beryl B. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Smith of Nanaimo, are expected to arrive In town Monday next, to spend a few days with his parents. Officers for the coming year were elected at the annual meeting of the W. C. T. U. as follows: President, Mrs. Jerome Wilson; vice-president, Mrs. M. L. Irvine; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. A. Priestly; recording secretary, Mrs. Case; treasurer, Mrs. Bool, A quiet wedding took place on Sunday evening at the home of C. A. Ryan, Port Alberni, the bride being Miss Marie Mearns and the groom Stephen Angus La Fortune. The plant of the Alberni Pacific Lumber Co., Ltd., Is closed down owing to a break in one of the shafts; repairs are being rushed and work will be resumed Immediately after the holiday. The Coal Creek Lumber Co. Ltd. also developed some slight engine trouble and has been shut down for a few days. FOOTBALL CLPB BENEFIT. A successful dance was held ln the Canadian Collieries' Hall Friday evening lu aid of the funds of the Ladysmith United Football Club. The dance was well attended and the music was supplied by the company orchestra. The financial side of the club will be iu a much better condition as a result of the dance. DOES IT PAY TO STOP ADVERTISING? Good progress Is being made with dry kiln and piling for the new shingle mill that is to be operated by the Al berni Shingle Co. Ltd. MAJOR COLLISHAW ON WAY HOME TO NANAIMO Clement A. Thorpe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Denuett Thorpe, of Nanaimo, was married on May £4th to Miss Effle Sinclair Herd, of Haywards Junction. On their return from the honemoon the young couple will reside at South Wel lington. The Men's Evangelistic Chorus of Vancouver, consisting of eight voices, of which Mr. G. H. Montgomery is leader, will conduct an anniversary service at Cassidy this afternoon, with Mr. S. P. Miller as speaker, and in the evening will give a song service at St. Andrew's, Nanaimo. Plans for the new depot at Nanaimo have been received by Mr. E. C. Firth, the E. & N. station agent. They call for a convenient and commodious structure. THE LONG BUN "I—er—wish to—er—advertise ln your paper for a house." "Yes, sir. How many Insertions? We make a reduction for a twelve months' series, or there is our cheap contract for three years or over."—London Opinion. Famous Canadian Flyer Will Visit Home and Then Leave for Service in India. MONTREAL.—Major Raymond Col- lishaw, the Canadian ace, returned from England on the liner Metagama Major Collishaw said he was going to his home in Nanaimo for a while and afterward he would join tht British army in Northern India and serve ln the war against the border tribes going on there. 28 CENT SUGAR COST TWELVE CENTS IN CUBA NEW YORK—Testimony that the bulk of sugar sold in retail stores for prices ranging from 22 to 28 cents a pound was purchased In Cuba at less than 12 cents a pound was given before the Lusk Committee by Manuel E. Rionda, a large sugar operator of 112 Wall Street. You must not believe," said Mr. Rionda, "that Cuba has sold her entire crop for anything like 22 cents. I dou't think the average price for the entire crop will be more than 11 cents. It ls true that the. market Is 22 cents, but we have practically nothing to sell. We have sold the most of it at 6% to j 12 cents." The biggest blunder of recent years in the business world was the result of egotism and mistaken economy. The big English toilet soap makers, Pears, shut down upon their advertising department—decided to dispense with advertising. Soap that had been on the market for a hundred years would sell itself I Pears' is mighty good soap. There have been millions of new babies washed with it—but did it sell itself? Sales dropped off and this grand old institution got badly left in tlie soap selling race. Conditions looked blue. A special meeting of directors was called into solemn session to discuss the absence of dividends and the abnormal decline in the soap business. And after these shrewd, conservative business men had analyzed the profit and loss report for several years, they came to the conclusion that no matter how good the article was, It needed j advertising to keep it before the public. In other words, no advertising meant no profits, therefore no dividends for stockholders. The fact that this big concern then voted several million dollars to be used exclusively for advertising purposes compels one to ask you whether you think perslsteut advertising pays or not? Concert and DANCE To be held in the Hollo Theatre in aid of the Building Fund of the GREAT WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION WEDNESDAY June 9th, 1920 .1 CHAIRMAN: MR. CHARLES GRAHAM VOCALISTS—MRS. A. C. LYMN, MISS LESLIE, MESSRS. W. T. HASSELL, HOWARD MACAULEY AND W. CARR. TROMBONE—MR. P. MONTE, ACCOMPANIED BY CUMBERLAND CITY BAND. •CELLO—MR. W. A. OWEN. VIOLIN—MR. COLVILLE GRAHAM. PIANO—MRS. R. E. FROST AND MRS. F. OLIVER. Concert, 50c. Dance: Gents, $1.00 Ladies, 25c. KEPT FOUR GARAGES FOR DISMANTLING CARS WANTED END OF JUNE Furnished House or Housekeeping Rooms for man, wife and three young girls for Summer. Responsible party. APPLY THE ISLANDER John La Rush was put on trial before a jury In Toronto charged with receiving parts of autos stolen and dismantled by George Chappelle and Carman Rumple, who recently were sentenced to four years at-Kingston penitentiary. Chappelle was very frank in his story of the thefts. Several of the autos he drove about the city for two months before he took them to one or another of four garages he had rented in the city and there the cars were taken to pieces, the car body and engine serial numbers filed off and parts sold to La Rush, wbo understood that witness bought "wrecks." Altogether he sold to La Rush four tops and five or six engines. BRITAIN RECOVERS HER SUPREMACY IN SHIP CONSTRUCTION NATIONS STILL STUDY SCIENTIFIC WARFARE A special dispatch to the Mall and Empire from London states that secret experiments for the application of science to warfare are still being made ln Europe, declares Prof. Frederick Soddy, of the University Museum, Oxford, whose own researches are principally directed towards the control of the power of atomic energy. "Results far in advance of those at the time of the armistice have been obtained," he says, "and the study of scientific destruction ta still proceeding behind closed doors. Every country imagines Itself to be ahead of the other groups, and thus reliance on war Is retained." 1,746,000 1,070,000 2,854,000 2,624,000 2,816,000 2,094.001) 3,394,000 If a woman has no better reason for loving a mau she does it just because. Lloyd's, reports show that during the first quarter of the present year Great Britain recovered her world leadership tn shipbuilding. A year ago the United States led by 1,930,000 tons, but on March 31. 11)20, the United Kingdom held first place hy a margin of S21.000 tons—a rapid overhauling. This tabic shows the standing of the two countries at the ends of quarterly periods, the figures being gross tons: United United States. Kingdom, Sept. 80, 101S 3,883,000 Dec. 30, 1918 , 8,646,000 March 31. 1019 4,186,000 June 3n, 1919 3.S74.IIIIO Sept. 30, 1919 3,470,000 Dec. 31, 1919 2,9S6.noo .March 31, 1920 8,678,000 These statistics cover tonnage of all kinds. In the construction of steel steamers alone the United Kingdom had a lead of 901*000 tons on March 31 last. The world's shipyards arc building a greater volume of sea-going steel tonnage than ever in their history, the United Kingdom producing 43 per cent, of the total and the United Slates 32 per cent. Canada, with 160,023 tons building on April 1, was seventh on the list, Holland being third with 366,- 5S1, Italy fourth with 365,241, Japan lifth with 285,676, and France sixth with 240,225. As British production Is double what lt was before thc war, the enormous losses of the British mercantile marine inflicted by German submarines are being rapidly repaired. Soon tile supply of tonnage available will be greater than nt nny time In the past, a condition which is bound to reduce ocean JAPANESE TUMBLES OFF LAUNCH GOING AT FULL SPEED Inouye, a Japanese llsh buyer, of Vancouver, is a good swimmer and owns a good boat. About fifteen, miles off the coast from Nanaimo lie tumbled off his launch when It was running nt full speed. Inouye swam for tlie Grey Rocks, not far off, but his boat rushed until she bumped the shore at Nanoose Bay, live or six miles away. The swim mer swum from tiie Grey flocks to Powder Point, several miles away, and then followed the shore around tne hend of the bay in search of bis emit, and found it in charge of Chief Sls-phellsoll. Chief Stephenson ll fl 11 hen telephoned to by the foreman of the works, who, on discovering tlm boat with the engine still running, hnd feared foul play. MAJOR BELL-IRVING M HAD A CLOSE CALL .Major Malcolm Boll-Irving narrowly escaped drowning last week In Coal Harbor, Varicouver. He had been oul for a row in a small boat, and, returning to the floats near the Vancouver Rowing Club quarters, appeared to collapse, and the boat capsized. According to reports, the caretaker of the club rushed to his assistance nnd dragged him from tlie water, The major's collapse was due to his health having been seriously undermined by his service overseas, where he had an unusually brilliant record with the Royal Air Force, lie has suffered amputation of one leg and was severely Injured about the head, for which several operations, were necessary. rates, despite the higher cost of labor, fuel and shipbuilding. NEW ZEALAND FEARS AGGRESSIONS OF JAPAN Feeling of Island Dominion Is Strongly Against Complete Disarmament Over all plans, perhaps rather dreams of the future—a Xew Zealand exploiting her own Iron ore and weaving her own wool, self-contained Utile country, proud to he a dominion of the British Empire—lowers the c' id in the north. Japan. Not all the services of Britain's ally In the war can lull to sleep New Zealand's fear, and to all the complications and burden is added this of adequate defence. The feeling of the country Is all against disarmament. Some such scheme as that proposer! by Lord Jelllcos would undoubtedly command approval, and tlie party returned to political power has given the proposal its general support. Until the League of Nations becomes a real factor in the defence of small nations those nations will have to do the best they can for themselves. For these reasons New Zealand is faced with heavy responsibilities for the future. WORK ON BIG DRYDOCK STARTS IN SEPTEMBER VICTORIA—Reeve Lockley of Esquimau has received a telegram from Col. J. C. Mcintosh, M.P. for Victoria, who Is now at Ottawa attending the Dominion House, announcing that there is no foundation for the statement circulated In Victoria lhat work on the big government drydock had been indefinitely postponed. On tbe contrary. Col. Mcintosh states lhat tenders arc to be called at once and that It is planned to have work under way early In September. • * Page Eight THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER June 5, 19'20. New Waists Latest Styles Best Materials LADIES' VOILE WAISTS in many new designs; smartly finished and good fitting, $4.95, $6.50, $8.75 and $9.75 CREPE DE CHINE WAISTS in shades of pink, maize, cream, white, navy; all beautifully tailored, at prices from $6.95 to $12.75 GEORGETTE CREPE WAISTS, in the leading colors ! appropriate style. Prices $9.75 to $12.50 DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS TELEPHONE 134 Personal Mention FOR SALE FIVE ACRES—V/i MILES FROM CUMBERLAND! Good water on property. Apply to Jas. Scott, Cedar, B.C. Mrs. P. Anderson UNION BAY CANDIES TOBACCO SOFT DRINKS McKenzie's Pure Ice Cream (Nanaimo) Tenders Wanted Tenders wanted for the purchase of Lumber used at 24th May Sports. Value of Lumber $111.00; also a lot of Wood Blocks, value 524.00. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. C. BROWN, Secretary. AEROPLANE GOES FROM COURTENAY TO ALBERNI The flying machine in charge of W. H. Brown and N. A. Goddard, which arrived In Courtenay on Empire Day, left that city Saturday last. Many people took advantage of the opportunity of taking a whirl in the air during its stay In Courtenay. Leaving that town it travelled to Parksvllle and cut across the Island, going to Alberni, where it has been kept busy taking Albernians over the canal and mountain tops surrounding. The flying men are highly enthusiastic over the picturesque attractions of this part of Vancouver Island, and expressed their Intention of returning In the near future. They plan to convert their aeroplane into a seaplane In order to be able to make excursions over Barclay Sound and out to points on the west const, including Long Beach. The many friends of Mrs. C. H. Tarbell, who underwent an operation for appendicitis recently in the Cumberland General Hospital, will bo pleased to know that she Is now on a fair way towards recovery and in a few weeks is expected to be around as usual. * ss ss Alderman Chas. Parnham went to Vancouver on Wednesday and expects to return today. ss ss ss Capt. J. C. Brown went to Victoria by automobile over the Island Highway on Saturday morning, returning Tuesday night. He was accompanied on the trip hy his niece, Miss McDonald, and his children. He reports tlie trip down very pleasant. ss ss * Miss Kathleeen Dowdall is visiting her father, Mr. 'R. Dowdall. at Royston. ss * ss . Mr. P. S. Fagan, Assistant Secretary of the Canadian Collieries, arrived in town on Saturday and left for Victoria on Tuesday's train. ss ss ss Mr. and Mrs. D. Gordon left on Thursday morning on a short vacation. * ss ss Mrs. C. R. Drader left on Friday morning's train for Ladysmith, where she will spend a few days. S t S Mrs. W. Graham returned to her home in Victoria on Wedneslay after having spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. T. Graham. ss Ss ss Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Knox left Friday afternoon. They will be greatly missed in Cumberland. They are taking a two weeks' motor trip through Washington previous to Mr. Knox taking up his new charge at Kamloops. • * * * .Miss Mary Coleman returned on Wednesday from Victoria where she has been attending Normal, School for the past year. ss * ss Mr. and Mrs. James M. Savage returned to Victoria by car on Tuesday. * ss ss Mr. R. W. Perry of the Victoria branch of the Great West Permanent Loan Company, arrived on Tuesday and left on Thursday. While here he appointed Edward W. Bickle local agent. * • • The family of Mr. R. Dunsire has returned from the Old Country. Mr. Morrison and family also came with them, Mr. Morrison coming to work in the mines. * s, * Miss Tourigny, assistant High School teacher, and Miss Bessie Stewart and Miss Rogers have tendered their resignations to the School Trustees, to take effect at the end of this term. * . * « Mrs. L. Frances Chine, appointed delegate of the local Rebekah Lodge, left for Nelson this morning to attend the Grand Lodge session that opens next week. Mrs. J. Balagno left on the same train for Nelson. ss * ss Mr. R. MacDonald, relieving manager, arrived from Victoria on Tuesday to take charge of the local branch ol the Royal Bank of Canada during the absence of Mr. F. A. McCarthy, who left by auto on Thursday on a two weeks' vacation. Mr. McCarthy will tour Washington and Oregon. He will meet Mrs. McCarthy at Vancouver. ss # ss Mr. H. Horwood of Revelstoke i here visiting Mrs. S. Horwood for a few days. * ss * Mrs. Fred Bell of Nanaimo is here visiting Mrs. S. Horwood for a few days. MOTORISTS OF ISLAND TO MEET IN NANAIMO Five automobile associations are to he represented at tlie great Island Automobile Convention at Namilmo on Wednesday next. Delegates from Cumberland, Courtenay and Alberni will attend. The convention opens In the afternoon, followed by an automobile dinner at night and then a dance. Hotel accommodation Is being reserved by the Nanaimo Automobile Club for those who apply. The question of good roads will, as usual, play an Important part In the deliberations of the convention, with particular attention to the possibilities of obtaining legislation tending to preserve for all time the magnificent avenues of trees through which so many ot the Island roads find their way. The tourist, however, will occupy the major portion of the time spent by the convention on Its deliberations, and all suggestions calculated to enhance the value of Vancouver Island as a motorist's resort will be eagerly canvassed. Mrs. M. B. Tribe, of Courtenay, licentiate of tlie Royal Academy of Music, London, Eng., will take pupils for singing and the violin, starting from May 1st, 1920. Phone 48Y, Courtenay, B.C. HIS FEET TOO LARGE FOR LITTLE "LIZZIE" Church Notices HOLY T11IMTV (11 lit! II Rev. W. Leversedge. 11 a.m., Service at Denman. 3.30 p.m., Service at Union Bay. 7 p.m., Service nt Cumberland. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHCKCH. Rev. Father R. Beaton, Comox. Sunday, June II. 9 a.m., mass at Cumberland. 11 a.m., mass at Comox. GRACE METHODIST CHURCH 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. Evening Service, 7 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7.30 Choir practice, Friday evening, 7.30. One man with au ingenious mind presented Magistrate South of Vancouver with a novel defence In the aulo court on Tuesday afternoon. The defendant was charged with passing a standing street car, and was asked hy the court what reason he had for breaking tlie law. While the spectators and the court rocked witli laughter, the autotat explained that he came from Vancouver Island, bought a popular brand of cur, hut neglected to take measurements, and found, when he came to operate it, that his feet were too large. When he tried to put on the brakes to slot), his feet tangled in the accelerator am! the auto pussed the street car with a bound. "Fifty dollars fine," said the court, when the laughter subsided. ■ EIGHT-OUNCE LAW Regulations limiting liquor prescriptions to eight ounces became effective In British Columbia on Tuesday. SPECIALS ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR— 24-ll>. sacks $8.10 l!Mb. sacks $4.00 WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR— 7-lb. sacks «6c 4!i-lb. sacks $3.50 GRAHAM FLOUR— 7-11). sack 65c 40-lb'. sack »&50 B. ,\i K. and WILD ROSE PASTRY FLOUR— 10-lb. sacks 95c 50-lb. sacks «J0 PACIFIC'MILK— Large tins, ISc each 1 for $1.00 Baby size, 10c each II for $1.00 BOULTER'S CORN—Per tlu 25c SNOW-CAP PILCHARDS— Vi-lb. tins, i lor 25c 1-lb. tins, each 25c COMPOUND J A.M, ASSORTED— 4-lb. tins 95c and $1.10 CHEST APRICOTS—1-lb. tins SOc BLUE RIBB"ON PEACHES— Dried and peeled, pkts side. LOWNEY'S COC*OA— %-lb. tins, 85c 1-lb. tins. 65c BAKER'S CHOCOLATB**- %-lb. tins, 35c l-lb. tins, 05c BULK TEA—Per lb 60c MAYBLOOM TEA—Per lb 70c FRESH GROUND COFFEE— No. 1, per lb., 80c No, 2, per lb., 70c QUAKER PORK AND BEANS—1-lb. tins... 10c LIBBY'S PORK AND BEANS—!2-lb, tins... 20c MEADOWBROOK PEANUT BUTTER— 1-lb. tins 4pc LIBBY'S APPLE BUTTER— 1-lb. tins, SOc 3-lb. tins, 00c AUSTRALIAN HONEY—Just arrived. 2-lb. tins, 76c ,. 5-ib. tins, $1*1 DUST BANE, per tin 40e STOVE POLISH » £or jic FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Simon Leiser & Co. Phone 38. Limited. SHIPPING AT CANADIAN COLLIERIES COALING WHARF, UNION BAY May 28—Fearless and scow, D. L. Co. No. SO, Seattle; Forager, coastwise. May 29—Beatrice and scow, Prince Rupert; Beatrice, Storm King, Brunette, coastwise. May 30—Wireless, Swell and scow, coastwise. May 31—Clansman, coastwise; Meth- veil, China. June 1—Haro, coastwise; C. P. R. Hulk 100, Vancouver; Eva, Shamrock, coastwise; Progressive and Scow No. 43, Powell River; Progfesslve, Powell River; Princess Ena, coastwise. June 2—Beatrice and scow, Vancouver; Beatrice, Vancouver; Elsie, coastwise; Beatrice, Vancouver. THE GYPSIES ARE COMING A small Wand of gypsies are touring Vancouver Island .in an automobile and are reported to be headed in this direction. The wanderers tell fortunes and do a little trading on the side, They are suspected of having taken too much liberty with other people's property ut Duncan and other places and are being kept under the watchful eyes of the Provincial Police. TWO MORE PARKS IN THIS PROVINCE An oi'der-in-council gazetted Saturday set aside as Dominion parks the. Yolio and Kootenay parks in British Columbia. The former comprises 476 square miles of land and the latter 5S7 square miles. SEEN "KELLY" YET? Have you tried Kelly's place yet? Cosy, comfortable boxes that make you want to linger. Quick service, where yon can get a good feed or some of McKenzie's ice cream with that comeback taste; always ready to serve or lake home iu half-pints, pints, quarts' or a gallon. We want to see your face often. WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW" "RAISINS" You've heard about the raisin Witli the kick of 10 per cent., But the raisin with the wallop Is the raisin' of the rent. 1. Who is (he inventor of a new method of shining shoqs? 2. Who crowded live in his one- seater? We suggest the Ore truck next time. 3. Who is a firm believer in the old proverb, "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die?" ■I. Why someone thinks it would have been better to have loved and lost than to have married and gained? (Hi! 'You fat one!!) 5. Who's the best chaser In town? She trusts him anywhere, but why not lick around? fi. Why a hike to Comox Lake proved to be too much for one, two, three, four? 7. Who Is our star tennis player? Again, who thinks he is? S. What's the matter with Cumberland tills week? Just waiting for a lullaby? „ - 0. Who seems to be enjoying the calm after the storm? 10 Why a certain bumble bee stung and then flow away? 11. Whether the dinner on Friday night last was in any way responsible for Cumberland's defeat Saturday? I OVER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ON LAST DAY- Nanalmo's government liquor vendor In common with other vendors of the province did a rushing business on Monday, the last day of the prohibition regulations when it was possible to get as much as two Imperial quarts on a doctor's prescription. When the office closed Monday night the receipts of the local office showed takings for the day of $1189. WILLIAM KAY PASSED AWAY IN VICTORIA The death occurred in the Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, Friday last, of Wm. Kay, after an nines of upwards ot two years. The deceased, who was a native of Scotland, had resided in Nanaimo since 1907, leaving there nearly three years ago to enter the hospital for treatment. He was aged 66 years. Be- sdies his widow, who resides in Nanaimo, he is survived by two* sons, John Kay of Nanaimo and Andrew Kay ot Union Bay, and one daughter, Mrs. MorgantI of Seattle. MAJOR MUTTER DIED AT SOMENOS Major J. M. Mutter, one of the best known residents of the Cowichan district and former superintendent ot the Provincial Jail In Victoria, died at his home in Somenos on Monday night. DOUKHOBOR LAND SOLD BY DOMINION Surrendered Doukhobor lands aggregating about 10,000 acres tn the vicinity of Kamsack, Saskatchewan, were disposed of by ballot to soldier settlers undor tlie federal soldier settlement board regulations. ■ This closes out the last of the government lauds hold by the Doukhobors, which gave the Dominion government so much trouble some years ago when these people were settling on their homesteads in Saskatchewan. "Norah, where are refreshments left over from the party? Did you put them away, as I told you?" "Shure I did, ma'am, an' I can tell ye I enjoyed 'em." PLAYS ALL MAKES OF RECORDS Somewhere near your home, not many houses away, you will find an Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph. You will also find that the purchaser of same is an Edison enthusiast and booster, and in every way satisfied with his purchase. After all critical tests your final decision will be the instrument that has been chosen by your friends — an Edison. If you will call at our store we will be pleased to demonstrate the blindfold test and show you a list of purchasers lu this district. Do not ask us what we think of the Edison but ask someone who has one. We handle all makes and will be pleased to arrange convenient terms 'on any instrument that you may purchase. EDISON DIAMOND DISC PHONOGRAPHS RANGE IN PRICE FROM $144 BEFORE DECIDING, HEAR THE EDISON THE GEO. A. FLETCHER MUSIC COMPANY "EVERYTHING IN MUSIC" CUMBERLAND, B.C.
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