@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "0020707d-bc81-4130-aa64-72b768da7681"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-02-07"@en, "1922-08-12"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0342523/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ ^it#. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER % With which Is consolidated tbe Cumberland Sews. FORTY-FIRST YEAR—NO. 32 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th, 1922 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Results of Grand Raffle at Miners' Annual Picnic Number. 307 663 1851 104 966 1501 1900 301 1709 603 633 2250 700 1960 2468 735 ■ 159 1798 158 2193 1794 1817 2448 286 1885 210 2081 1464 1512 2079 2045 559 1550 1003 799 1332 1097 1644 338 1076 1776 1980 635 1848 1823 876 197 1539 73 551 628 179 190 1958 984 2494 80 1001 1814 Name of Winner. Prize. Donated by Morton Graham Westinghouse E. stove, Can. Westing- houBe Co., Vancouver. Kim Bee $5.00 Bill, Alcock, Downing & Wright. E. Mugford Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa G. A. Brown Universal Wrench, Gordon & Belyea, Vancouver, Ed. Appleby 2 lb. Great West Tea, Munford & Walton, Cumberland. A. R. Nunns Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Mah Yen $5.00 Bill, Canada Metal Co., Vancouver. ChaB. Mcintosh Fishing rod, McLennan, McFeely, Vancouver. H. Sherburn Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa D. Aarakl Box of Stationery, Cumberland "Islander. Tadnshi Dol Pal, 0f Gloves, Storey & Campbell, Vancouver. Cheng Wab Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Kashnl (7) SD.00 Bill, Canadian Explosives. James A. Quinn ■*• Set ot Mossberg Wrenches, Alcock, Downing & Wright. T. Malpass Glass Shelf, Crane Ltd., Vancouver. Chin Mee Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa D. Kitamura Sack Pastry Flour, Van. Milling & Grain Co., Vancouver. Chin Bow _ 2 lb. Great West Tea, Mumford & Walton, Cumberland. J. Yano Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Woh Yuen SG.OO Bill, Can. Explosives, Victoria. Chin Bow Twlnplex Strop, Walter S. Fraser, Victoria. Mrs. Garey 50 ft. Garden Hose, Gutta Perca & Rubber Co., Vancouver. Unclaimed to date Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa W. Marshall Sunbeam Spot Lamp, Jeffree A Johnson, Vancouver. Mra. Chss. O'Brien Tumblers and Water Jug, Marshall- Wells, Vancouver. j- A. R. Nunns Fishing Rod, McLennan, McFeely Co., Vancouver. A. Ronold, for Chinaman.... Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Mrs. Harriet Sharpies sack Pastry Flour, Van. Milling & Grain Co., Vancouver. W, Woods :$5.00 Bill, McColl Bros., Vancouver. Unclaimed to date Cocoa Urn, A. McKinnon, Cumberland G. Matsumato Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Douglas Bunbury 2 lb. Great West Tea, Mumford & Walton. Mrs. A. Aitken Silver Bread Tray, Mitchell & Duncan, Victoria. Chow Long Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Mike Bolettino ....'..„ Sack PaBtry Flour, Van. Milling & j Grain Co., Vancouver. Chow Long Gillette Razor, C. H. Tarbell, Cumberland. Cheno Toi $5.00 Bill, McColl Bros., Vancouver. Wong Wah Miner's Cap, HardBOcg Mfg. Co., Iowa Yew Yuen $5.00 Bill, Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Vancouver. Unclaimed to dote Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Victor Frelone $10.00 worth of Goods, E. G. Prior, Victoria. Unclaimed to date Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. CoT Iowa Chen Lun $5.00 Bill, Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Vancouver, George Cooper Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa J. Crawford $5.00 Bill, Staneland Co., Victoria. J. Walter Military Compass, Electric Blue Print Co., Victoria, William Graham Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Chas. Stockand $5.00 Bill, Staneland Co., Victoria. John Bond Curling Iron, Cumberland Water Co. A. Ronold Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa W. Westwood Pocket Compass, Instruments, Ltd., Vancouver. Mrs. T. S. Wilson $5.00 Bill, J. N. Bell, Vancouver. T. Tapella Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Jno. Webber Sack Poultry Feed, Vernon & Bucker- / Held, Vancouver. Mah Yow $6.00 Bill, Frank Lawford, Vancouver. W. J. Keenan Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa H. Millar Electric Heater, Cumberland Electric Light Co. Mrs. J. D. Davis $5.00 Bill, Frank Lawford, Vancouver. Loo Tyk Miner's Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Unclaimed to date lllner'B Cap, Hardsocg Mfg. Co., Iowa Cumberland Orchestral Society. Our readers will be pleased to learn that the organization of the Cumberland Orchestral Society Is now an accomplished fact, and we may look forward with pleasureable anticipation to a series of orchestral concerts which will do much to brighten the social life of our city during the coming winter season. The present membership Is 17 Including a number of ladles, and the Instrumentation already Includes ten violins, two clarinets, first and second cornets, 'cello, bass and piano, , The first reheasal was held on Friday last at the residence of Mrs. Oliver, R.A.M., and the conductor, Mr. A. J. Merry, expressed his pleasure at the excellent showing made by the members. It is considered necessary to acquire the use ot a suitable hall In a central position for the convenience of members attending rehearsals. In a community such as this, there is no doubt a considerable amount of Intent talent lying dormant, and indies and gentlemen possessing orchestral Instruments and wishing to become members of the society, are urged to communicate with Dr. R. P. Christie, who Is acting as secretary pro tern, or with the conductor, Mr. Merry, at the earliest possible moment, as It ls Intended to arrange an orchestral concert as soon as possible for the purpose of raising funds for the purchaae of certain Instruments and music. We understand the following Instruments are urgently required to complete the ensemble and proper balance of the orchestra, viz.: Violins, viola, 'cello, string bass, oboe, French horn, flute (D), basson. As several young players who are not yet efficient on their Instruments have expressed a desire to Join the orchestra as soon as possible, the conductor, Mr. Merry, will arrange to have an elementary class should a sufficient number of such players be forthcoming. PINED (10 AND COSTS. City Council The regular meeting of the City Council took place on Monday evening in the Council Chamber, with Mayor D. R. Macdonald in the chair. Aldermen W. Boverldgo, T. Banner- man, C. J. Parnham and F. D. Pickard were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read. The city clerk read a communication from the Public Works engineer Inclosing copy of an agreement relative to the Classification of Highways, asking for a copy of tbe by-law to be forwarded when completed. After Borne explanations were made by the Mayor as to the geography of the boundaries described, the new by-law was read at length and discussed, nnd passed its third reading, and laid on the table for the next meeting of the Council for confirmation. CLASSIFICATION OF HIGHWAYS By-Law, A.D. 1933. WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 38 ot the Highway Act, being Chapter 99 of the Reviaed Statutes of British Columbia, 1911, enacted by Section 4 of the Highway Act Amendment Act, 1920, An Agreement has been made and entered into on the 21st day ot July, A.D. 1922, between THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND, B. C. party ot the one part, (hereinafter referred to as "The Municipality") and His Majesty the King ln the right of the Province of British Columbia, represented by the Honorable the Minister of Public Works ,of the said Province • •• party of the second part (hereinafter referred to as "The Province') classifying 0.36 miles more or less, of Dunsmuir Avenue, situate ln the said City of Cumberland, and 0.21 miles more or less of 4th Street from Dunsmuir Avenue to the North Boundary of the said City of Cumberland, as Secondary Highways, and Whereas such classification has beeifduly and correctly denoted on the olllcial map of the said City, and a copy thereof attached to the said Agreement Be lt Therefor Enacted by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Cumberland such agreement between The Municipality of the one part, and The Province, party of the second part, be, and hereby Is, duly and fully ratified by this By-law. This By-law shall come into force on the day of August, 1922, and may be cited as "The City of Cumberland Classification of Highway,, Bylaw, 1922." Be lt therefore enacted by the Munl- Flrst Reading on August 7, 1922, Read ln open Council and passed Its Second Reading on August 7, 1922. Read in open Council and passed its Third Reading on August 7, 1922. The city clerk next read a communication from the secretary of the Unemployed Conference, Vancouver, which after brief discussion was ordered received and filed. The following cummunicntlon from the Deputy Minister of Finance was received, relative to the city's share of liquor profits: City of Cumberland Corporation. Sirs,—At the direction of the Honorable, the Minister of Finance, I herewith beg to enclose cheque for $1,398.30, being the balance due ou the distribution of the profits derived from the salo of liquor for nine months ending March 31st, 1922, as provided by Section 108, sub-sections (b) and (2) of the Government Liquor Act. Payment on account for thc sum of $705.89 was forwarded December, 1921, which together with the en- enclosed cheque makes a total contribution to your municipality of $2,104.19, covering above period. The per capita distribution of these monies has been made as far as possible according to the census figures for 1921. supplied by the Dominion Government and In other instances upon the en timates of population supplied by yourselves. E. D. Johnson, Deputy Minister of Finance. . As there seemed to be a divergence of opinion as to the amount paid per capita, which several aldermen un derBtood to be in tbe neighborhood of $1.50 per capita on a basis of popu (Continued on page 5). G.W.VA Notes Information is desired concerning the present address of the following Comrades: P. Young, formerly of the 187th Batt., C. E. F.; ex-Pte. William Wells, No. 183059, C. E. F., and ex- Pte. Joseph Vincent Morris, No. IJ70178, C. E. F. THK LABOUR-VETERAN QUERY' (Addressed to the Individual members of tlie House of Commons). "Considerable uneasiness exists among the organizations; represented by the undersigned, as to the Intention of Parliament with regard to the question of unemployment. Present Indications compel the conclusion thai serious unemployment will be inevitable during next winter. The general opinion prevails that steps should now be taken to institute effective measures, apart from provision for doles, "Organized labour, together with organized ex-service men, and other Interests, have offered many constructive suggestions, with regard to this question. At the request of The Honourable the Minister of Labour, the Employment Service Council of Canada, representative of all nationally organized Interests, prepared a series of recommendations on the subject. Moreover, the House of Commons, during the present session, adopted a resolution declaring unemployment a Federal responsibility. "Because of the effects experienced by the organizations represented hereunder from this situation, your response to the following question is solicited: "Do you consider tbat the House of Commons should deal with the question of unemployment during tbe present session?" "Through the courtesy of The Ottawa Citizen, The Canadian Congress Journal (the olllcial organ of The Trades and Labour Congress of Canada), and THE VETERAN, arrangements have been made for publication of your reply, ft is confidently antl clpated that your frank statement In thei matter will do much to make cntir what consideration ls to be given the needs of the unemployed by members of the House of Commons. "Yours faithfully, (Sgd.) "TOM MOORE, President, 'Trades and Labour Congress of Canada. (Sgd.) "C. G. MACNEIL, Chairman. 'Leglalative Committee, Dominion Veterans' Alliance." Wong Hen and Ah Sum were charged before Magistrate Baird with being inmates of an opium joint and were found guilty. Fined $10 and costs. Thero will bo a weekly orchestra practice at 7.15 p.m., this evening. All members of Cumberland's new orchestra are requested tn be on hand and on timo at the residence of Mrs. Oliver, Camp. An Island Pioneer. THE LATE BRUNO MELLADO. Mr. Bronno Mellado, one ot the last Victoria pioneers, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5th, while on a vis to his daughter, Mrs. Bentley, i Yakima, Wash. Mr. Bronno Mellado was bom In Santalgo, Chile, on October 6, 1843 and eight years later arrived in Call fornla, where he spent seven years be fore coming to Esquimalt. Arriving at Nanaimo, he took a post tion as draftsman and architect with .Messrs. Dunsmuir & Sous, and later on with the Canadian Collier! (Dunsmuir, Ltd.), Cumberland, where he had charge of the outside work of tlie Colliery Co., residing here for about 20 yenrs. On August 14, 1871. Mr. Mellado secured thc first marriage license that wan issued by tho ncwly-cstnb- lished Provincial Government, and signed by tlie first Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, thc late Sir Joseph Trulch. Mr, Mellado wedded MIsb Mary Ann Thompson, eldest daughter of the late John Thompson, who was a resident of Nanaimo until his death, and also a Hudson's Bay pioneer. Mr. Mellado leaves a wife and five daughters and one son, Mr. R. Mellado, with whom he made his home at 632 Dunedln Street, Victoria; Mrs. R. H. Robertson, Cumberland; Mrs. H. Creech, Victoria; Mrs. Benticy nnd Mrs. Cllne, of Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. Jacobs. Successful Convention Of Associated Boards Of Trade Terminated Saturday Last RESOLUTION ON AN ADDITIONAL IMPORT DUTY ON FUEL OIL, UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. The Associated Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island opened thoir Convention In the Great War Veterans' Hall on Friday evening, with George J. Warren, of Victoria, lu the chair. Delegates from the following Boards of Trade were present. Victoria, Sidney, Cumberland, Alberni, Duncau, Gulf Islands, Chemainus, Ladysmith. Courtenay, Nanaimo and Esquimalt. Credentials Committee were: Thos. H. Carey, chairman, Cumberland; W. Menzies, Gulf Islands; T. H. Cook, Chemainus; W. H. Dawes, Sidney, and E. J. Lowe, Ladysmith. Committee on Resolutions were: J. W. Coburn, chairman,- Nanaimo; J. M. Mclntyre, Courtenay; Dr. D. E. Kerr, Duncan; J. W. Spencer, Victoria; C. M. Whyte, Alberni; John Stewart, Ladysmith, and George W, Clinton, Cumberland. The following were present at the opening: George J. Warren, President of the Associated Boards; J. W. Spencer, J. D. Cummlngs, of Victoria; W. H. Dawes, Secretary Associated Boards, Sidney; George W. Clinton, Vice-president Associated Boards; Thornns Graham, S. DavlB, Jas. Dick, Colin Campbell, Alex. McKinnon, W. P. Symons, Alex. Walker, Mathew Brown, T. H. Carey, T. C. Bannerman, Edward W. Bickle, Cumberland; li M. Whyte, A. W. Neill, M.P., Alberni; Dr. D. E. Kerr, H. F. PrevoBt, Duncan; A. H. Menzies, Pender Island; E. M. Cook, C. T. Maclnnes, Che- mauTus; J. E. Lowe, John Stewart, Ladysmith; W. Deumer, Comox; Jobn W. Coburn, F. S. Cunliffe, R. R. Hindmarsh, Nanaimo; H. Everett, J. W. McLeod, P. Leo Anderton and J. H. Mclntyre, Courtenay. President Warren's Opening Address I Speaking before the Associated Boards ot Trade of Vancouver Island, President George I. Warren, of Victoria, told how Important results had been accomplished during the past year In devoloplng Industry and trade and the promotion of tourist traffic. There were seventy delegates present. At the opening session Friday night the following committees were appointed: Credentials—T. H. Corey, w. Menzies, T. H. Cooke, W. H. Dawes and B. I, Rowe. Resolutions—T. W. Cockbum, G. M. Mclntyre, Dr. Pell, J ,W. Spencer, D. M. White, John Stuart and George W. Clinton. Mr. Warren said: As president of the Associated Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island, 1 desire to express lo the members of this organization with whom I have heon associated, my deepest appreciation of the cooperation and support which.lias been accorded mc during my term of ollice. Since our last convention 1 am pleased tu udvlso that several recommendations udopted at that lime have been acted upon and results accomplished. Thc Dominion Government has ac ceded to our request by improving tlie Sidney mall service, and tlie Sidney Board of Trade Is to be congratulated on Its perseverance In that matter. The two minutes' silence on Armistice Day was generally observed Insl yenr. After considerable effort tlie muoh delayed report of Mr. Justice Bborts on the fishery Investigation was published. Through the efforts of the Associated Bourds of Trade of British Columbia nnd the Provincial Government, a Freight Kate Hurenu hus been formed nnd u freight rate expert will Special Meeting CANADIAN COLLIERIES (DUNS- MUIR) LIMITED Employees' Annual Picnic Committee A meeting of the above Committee will be hold In the Lecture Hall ot tho Cumberland Literary & Atlilctli Association on Sunday morning. Aug. 13th, at 10.30 o'clock. Important business. CHAS. O'BRIEN, Sccrci'ary, soon lie placed In charge. This, no doubt, will lie keenly appreciated by every shipper In our province, and esolution of this association at the tlie idea was Ilrst suggested through Inst convention. Mall Service Better. The Dominion Government bas improved the mail service between Al- liernl and the West Coast. A resolution was adopted requesting more adequate facilities for ferrying between Vancouver and Nanaimo, and between Victoria and Port Angeles. This matter was given due consideration by our executive, and through the efforts of the Victoria and Island Publicity Bureau a new connection between Vancouver Island and the Mainland waB established. An automobile ferry Ib now being operated between Anacortes and Sidney. The directors of tho Victoria and Island Publicity Bureau have now proven that the lack of adequate transportation facilities for automobile owners has been a serious handicap to the organizations whlcb bave been endeavoring to attract tourists. Two boats are now being operated each day on this new run. During the month of July one of these two boats alone carried 730 automobiles, 7 motorcycles and 3,252 passengers, proving the popularity of the run. Since the operation this one connection has brought over 1,000 automobiles to the Island, and almost every section of the Island is securing beneficial results. The Canadian Pacific Coast Steamship Company has Increased Its Nanaimo service by operating the Charmer between Vancouver and Nanaimo on Saturdays and Mondays. This boat carries a large number of cars and Is so constructed that limousines and closed cars can be accommodated. Extend Highway. There are several other Important matters In regard to which no action has yet been taken, as follows:; (1) Extension of the Island Highway into tbe Sayward District and the construction of a road of ths Canadian Highway to Long Beach' on the West Coast. I understand that a part of the work on this Long Beach connection Is new being carried out. The settlers of the Sayward District have been quite active ln this matter and the Victoria organization litis co-operated with them by appearing before the Provincial Government. (2) The importance of construction of a loud to Campbell River Falls. C<) The establishment of facilities fur assembling cargo on the Outer Wharves at Victoria. Quite recently the Canadian National Railway has opened one of these docks and it appears to lie tlicirlntentloii to develop business and make use of these whui ves linmediaely. |4| The Installation of a ferry service between Mill Bay, Salt Spring Island and Saanich Peninsula. This work Is now well under way and it ls quite likely that an Important announcement will be made before the end of the year thnt services will be commenced. ttif Amendment to the Immigration laws, further restricting the admission of Orientals Into British Columbia. (i!) Assurance of permanent pres- ctsntlon of the Cameron Lake timber area, a scenic attraction. At this time I would like to briefly mention some of the developments and a few statistics of Vancouver le- IContiiiueil on Page Two) COMMUNICATION. To the Editor of The islander: Sir,—As a resident of Cumberland fnr twenty years, I have read witli a good deal oi Interest tlle reminiscences Which you have published of this city, dating buck to Its earliest history, and It would not perhaps be o(ut of place to draw u comparison of the conditions liinl existed at that time compared with tiie present. I.ong ngo the residents Immediately adjacent to Cumberland were not ouly disposed. but anxious, to become citizens and readily purchased n city lot and put up n residence und mude their home with us; tliey were wilting nnd did pay more for n lot thnn they are offering at to-iiny; in fnct, It seems to mn that vacant lots arc Rolng begging. Houses huve been and are still going up like mushrooms, In every direction, Immediately outside the City boundary. Only quite recently we have seen an up-to-date business concern erected and completed right up against our City boundary. There must lie something "rotten ln tho State of Denmark," to use a slang expression, when conditions like this prevail. I have come to the conclusion- thnt there must be some good and sufficient reason why this City is deprived of so muny would-be citizens and boosterB for this otlierwiso pro- presBivc city. I Intend, with your kind permission, In the next Issue of your valuable paper .to give what I taluk is partly, if Hot wholly, the cause of this unfortunate state of affairs. Yours truly. A Taxpayer, ftyo THB CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th, 1922 As Welcome as The Harvest With the glory of the harvest spread over the West, ripened for the sickle, nothing is more nattfral than a desire to invest some of the proceeds in equipment for farm, home and self; and no medium offers so tempting and profitable a field for the customer as EATON'S Catalogue. The new Fall issue is now ready. If a copy does not teach your house shortly, notify us. ' To Get The Biggest Saving and the best service, order early and in sufficient quantity to secure the lowest freight rates. It,is good policy to have our Grocery Catalogue handy—the values are good, and will help to make up an order that will save on transportation charges Harvest issue now ready—Bent Free on Request <-*T. EATON C°u-n» WINNIPEG • CANAOA Successful Convention Of Associated Boards Of Trade (Continued from page 1.) land during the past year. I am unable to quote the approximate value of the llshing production on Vancouver Island alone, all hough the Dominion Government statistics nhow that ln 1921 tin: output of our fisheries in the who|e province was over 8,000,000 less than in 1920. Value ni* FlBhorie3. Palmon and halibut contributed SI pc cent, Tlie amount oi capital invested In vessels, boats and traps and piers for catohl ig ami I:.- dl'.'.g ll-iii In the whole province wa ■ $7,500,000, while the nurhbor of employees wns 10,623. In the tish canning und cluing business the capital invested ln the province wns $12,450,000, while the number of employee:! was 4,471. These aro tho Provincial statistic and it Is not possible to state wliat proportion belongs to Vancouver Island. , The Dominion Government is operating three fish hatcheries on Vancouver Island, which had nn output during the current season of over 14,000,000. Of tills number 4,490.0*00 were distributed ns eggs, 8,953,000 ss fry in the free swimming stage, and the balance of 047,000 are being fed in retaining ponds and will bo liberated after they have attained a length of from 3 to 2% niches. The fact that fishing, being one nt our chief Industries, is on the decrease would possibly indicate tiint more efforts bo made to protect tlie industry. Possibly by having a closed season or adopting other legislation before tho llsh are exterminated. During the year tlio Provincial Government lias expended JC4.885 on roads in tlie Alberni district, which takes, care ot 586 miles and 305 miles : cf trails. They hnve nlso expended . f93,5'Trron 425 miles of roads and 3 3-4 ! miles of trails In the Cowichan dls- j trict, $115,727 on 176 mlleB of roads and 00 miles of trails In tlio Esiqui- :nalt district, $73,377 on 289 miles of roads and 19 miles of trulls In the Islands, $114,625 on the 57 miles of roads In the Nannlmo district, $24,547 on tlio 22') miles of roads in the Newcastle district, and $8,144 on the :ovon miles of rond: In the Saanich diatrict, Totalling this up, you will ice that on Vancouver Island duilng t'ie past yenr the Provincial Govei-n- t lent expended on roads, trnlls, bridges and wharves tho sum of 1637,283, inking enro of 1.980 miles of ruaji; nud -1J7 miles of trails. Damage by Trucks. In refer! Ing lo rori.ls I would call [■ttentlon to the fact that Govern- englneers report extraordinary traf- lic nnd state that heavy logging truck!' have caused n lurge outlay In reloads and side ronds. Legislation limiting bucIi tralllc during wet months would be welcomed. On .March 7 of last yenr Canadian engineers at London, Ontario, Issued a warning that no vehicle capablo of carrying over one ton, shall, during tlie monthn of March and April, carry a load greater than half of Its normal capaelty. Tlie law Is a new one and the penalty for Infraction Is n lino of $100. In Norway, owing to the enormous expenses In rebuilding roads which wore luillt for lighter traffic, the authorities hnvo found It necessary to regulate tralllc to suit the roads, ln- steatl of rebuilding tho roads to carry the traffic. It would appear, further, that Borne sort of legislation of this kind to protect our Island roads could be enacted by the Provincial Government. The operation of the proposed new villi Bay ferry would save the famous Malahat Drive, and restriction could hen be made limiting the traffic over ihe mad. Minerals. Tlio Vancouver Island mineral production for 1921 was $9,139,000. Building materials amounted to have not yet been ascertained. The segregation of these figures from British Columbia's total is proceeding at the present time. Schools. During the year live new schools wore established, located at Menzies Iiay, near Seymour NarrowB; Beaver Covo, near Alert Bay; Oyster Bay, r.ear Campbell Itiver; Upper Sny- v.-ard, north of Seymour Narrows, and East Sooke. Main Dam, Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, Hydro-Electric Plant, Puntledge River, Vislled by the Delegates to the Associated Boards of Trade Convention on Saturday last. $1,000,005, as follows: Pottery aud clay, $759; brick, $70,690; sand and gravel, $35,424; lime and limestone, $273,326; cement, $620,400. Coal, 1,625,931 tons, $8,129,655. Of this umount 320,110 tons were exported to the United States. Tbe yield, acreago under cultivation ond value of agricultural products of Vancouver Island for 1921 Exports and Imports. Statistics show that during 1921 tho Customs oillclalB of the Dominion Government collected in revenue nt Nanaimo $242,812.70, and at Victoria S1,202,80S.17, making a total revenue of $1,245,620.87 collected on Vancouver Island. The Imports amounted to $10,052,434, while the exports amounted to $15,381,645. Vancouver Island is included in the Vancouver Forestry district, and returns cover the whole district, making it impossible to quote the Island's quota of thin resource. During 1921, !81,05i,,003 feet were scaled on Vancouver Island. This, however, repre- onts n small proportion of cut, a iuiger proportion liavlng been towed '.i Vancouver and scaled there. [ vish particularly to call your at- tintlon to the necessity ot very strict measures being taken to prevent forest lireB. During the present year ,ver a million dollnrs hns already ii i lo il ln the province through oieat fires, and 1 am Informed over i ; C-O forest Hies have occurred up to . .-. 680 or which were in the Van- u.-ei- district, which includes our island, forest Fire Prevention. ilie Provincial Government last •■-.i- bns given considerable publicity the . ecesstty ot ptevohtlng fires in - .•.<>',d-.. In adilillon to carrying Ifci'Uoing mutter in the vnrlouB papers, calendars wore issued bearing ublicity matter relative to slash ::-'•''. twenty-two thousand posters I arlng excerpts from the (ire law i. in ai'diiion to the^e, were Issued n:■(! *advertised thirty thousand en- voic-pas bearing pictorial wnrnlngsi tp iBhoi .nen to be distributed to tho ,, ed an wrappers for the fishing tac- o. Last year forty-live prosecutions wore issued for burning without, a permit, fourteen for leaving camp llres* burning, live for refusing to fight •ire, and -.seventeen for miscellaneous cniites. It Is to be regretted that such a large percentage ot fires aro caused by persons carelessly leaving camp iii-es or dropping lighted cigarette stubs, and legislature, as well as educational work, should be carried on. Last yenr timber to tlie nmount of 1*8,000,000 fee! was killed hy fire. Tli Government Is endeavouring as far as possible to protect standing timber, und is now maintaining three land wireless telephone stations locuted at Vancouver, Myrtle Point and Thurston Bay, where last season 2,000 messages wero received nnd relayed between Mny nnd September. Tlie forest protection equipment now in possession of the Government consists of 41 launches, 53 cars, pumps, 88,800 feet of hose, with the shovels and general equipment for 2,042 men, representing a capital expenditure of $147,000. Last year 1,200 miles of trail were cleared and constructed during the fire season. These figures cover the province and are given merely to call your attention to what has already been done. liuriil Development. During tlie past year tho E. & N. Railway has graded the Great Central Lake branch from Port Alberni to Great Central'Lake,, Tho rails are laid to Stamp River, where n steel spnn Is now in the course of erec tion. Completion of the rail to Stump Itiver is now furnishing facilities for carload shipments from two small mills in operation in that section. Several large timber structures which required renewal had been filled and replaced with steel spans, making n permanent way. During the past yenr light steel has been replaced with twelve miles of standard 80-pouiid" rails. Daily pnssenger train service, wns Inaugurated between Victoria and Courtenay during May, with improved freight service, which it is hoped will help increase trade between different centres of Vancouver Island. No construction work lias been done on the Canadian National lines In the lslnnd during th0 pnst year. Tourist Development. I have nbove mentioned tlio ln- ■I'onseil facilities for ferrying nnd nu- tomoblllng to the Island, nnd nm confident (lint (lie development of this irndc will bo rapid during the next venr or two. The City of Victoria alone this year In expending $26,000 for publicity pur- Poses, and the Nanaimo Rotary Club, tfith the co-operation off- the Board ot Trade and the City Councils that Place, have printed some literature which is nsslnting the development of tourist trade. Thc mnny resorts nnd hotels on ihe lslnnd should be encouraged In every wny, and these establishments are becoming well known throughout the country. Mnny of these tourists who come to the Island on pleasure will no doubt return -,to tlieir homes with a new knowledge of the possibilities. offered here, as well as Information regarding our wonderful natural resources. Lust yenr mention wns innde ns to the Inek of uso ot the public libraries ill tlio communities on the lslnnd, nnd I would ngnln call your attention to tlle need of libraries to keep the Island abreast with tho thought of the world. Libraries are not merely a form of recreation, but essential part of the educntionnl system of any country. Ten o'clock Saturday morning found the Association members in full session at the .;„« «D1J..UU 1 only, Lady's Fawn Velour (DOI EA Cape, reg. $27.50, sale price w*A««v $17.50, Sale Price 3 only, Ladies' Tricotine and 1 only, Lady's Reindeer Velour COO AA Cape, reg. $32.50, sale price «D**"UU Serge Suits in Navy and Brown, at Bargain Prices. 3 only, Ladies' one-piece Taf- fetta Silk Dresses, in Copenhagen, Navy, and Navy and Grey. Values at $32.50, ff 1 7 CA Special Sale Price i0L',ov 1 only, Ladies' Navy Tricotine Dress with Novelty Silk Sleeves and Metallic Girdle. COO rjs Reg.- $62.50, Special sale *°U'' ° British Columbia logging camps will operate for a longer period this year than has been the case for many years, according to Mr. O. O. Johnson, president of the B. C. Loggers' Association. This is due to the fact that bo many camps have lost time this summer through danger of fires. The newB will be welcomed by many hundreds of woodsmen who have been out of work this year during the season when they usually made their year's stake. "Many camps now shut preparing to resume operations at an early date," Bald Mr, Johnson. The hanging of O'Sullivan and Dunn for the assassination of Field Marshall Wilson, which ls announced to take place to-day, ln London, ls au evidence of the swift and sure punishment of hienous crime ln the British Empire. Grizzly bears often measure 9 feet from tip to tip. Those looking for tips can bear this in mind. They ssy electrification of the Chicago & Milwaukee Railway over the Rockies has resulted In a saving of 300,000 tons of coal per year. What we want is 300 new Industries use coal tor power to help double our producing population ln the next few years. When, besides raising hogs for home consumption, the Island produces Iron pigs for export, Vancouver Island will be one big farming community we can all be proud of. Sold k; B. I. FBOII r.js'gieasra-gsBssT^y'oa ■■<— Another PRICE Suggestion Cookies and Small Cakes WHEN the children romp in hungry ss yourm bears, here are some wholesome, economical delights that will not only be received with glee, but will satisfy the most ravenous appetite in a most wholesome manner, (All measurements for all materials are level.) COOKIES *k cup thorttnlng 2 cupf sugar 14 cup milk 1 ssgfl Vi teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 teoepoon vssisilla eistrai-t or grated rind of 1 lemon 4 snips flour I tesspoons Dr. Price's nesting Powder Cresm shortening and sugar togetherj add milk to beaten eggs and beat again; add slowly to creamed shortening and sugar; add nutmeg and flavoring 1 add 2 cups flour sifted with baking powder; add enough additional flour to make stiff dough. Roll out very thin on floured board; cut with cookie cutter, sprinkle with sugar, or put a raisin or a piece of English walnut in the center of each. Bake about 12 minutes in hot oven. 'sDRr PRlffiS CREAM BaWn