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Provincial Library CUMBERLAND ISLANDER With which Is consolidated the Cumberland New). FORTY-FIRST YEAR—No. 8. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1922. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Mine Accidents and Prevention The following very interesting and instructive paper, entitled, "Accidents and Their Prevention in and Around the Mines of the .Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. During 1921," was read by jMr. George O'Brien, Safety Engineer, at the meeting of the St. John's First Aid and Mine Rescue Association on Wednesday. The data for this paper was gathered during the year 1921 mostly by i personal observation and study, with a view to making lt puhlic and thereby securing the interest and greater co-operation ot workmen and ollicials ln our campaign tor the decrease ot accidents ln the coal mining Industry. With this purpose ln view, the writer visited all working places underground at regular Intervals, in addition to investigating all dual acci dents and most ot the serious acci dents that occurred during the yenr on the company's property. It was found that in all thc mines ot the Canadian Collieries much attention had been given to accident prevention, and the results obtained were commensurate with the efforts expended. Still there Ib room for further improvement, as the follow. Ing figures will show. The results show that, in general, the conducting of safety work wholly along lines of education, persuasion and suggestion was not sufficient, as carelessness and Indifference are frequently found among some of the employees even when likely to affect their own welfare and safety. Continued carelessness and indifference can only be combatted ln one way, and disciplinary measures must be used where other means fall, as lt ls the writer's opinion that ln safety work education and suggestion must be combined with a certain amount of discipline, and that discipline can not be relaxed if efficiency in accident prevention is to be maintained, as failure to take all necessary precautions ls not only gross negligence but should subject the offender to prosecution by law. Educational methods will undoubtedly In time reach the majority of underground workers, but there is quite a proportion of mine labor which can be reached immediately only by compulsion. The "Safety First" movement has made great strides In recent years, and statistics encourage the belief that the propaganda which has been carried on among the workers In various Industries ls bearing sure, lt slow, results. Accidents Could he Eliminated. As the result of observations extending over a period of ten years, the National Safety Council ot Chicago believes that three-fourth,* of all deaths and serious Injury In Industry con be eliminated. Only a fraction ot this reduction, however, can be accomplished through mechanical safeguards. Two-thirds of the preventable fatalities and accidents are attributable to carelessness, In one form or another, and these can be eliminated only through co-operation, organization an deduontlon. Education ls the foundation rock In accident prevention. Education and Inspection can, lt is believed, eliminate the majority of preventable accidents. The word "education" as here used does not Imply such training as will make mining engineers, or mine managers, but simply the direct training of the average mine worker to carry on his daily work with greater personal safety. The inspection trips acquaint all workmen with the endeavors toward Bafety; the work ls advertised, and every man knows that special efforts are being made to reduce accidents. Companies that have had long experience in safety work emphasize the necessity of securing the co-operation of employees together with their confidence, so that the employees may see and perform their part In achieving the desired end. Every Dny SO Men Are Either Killed or Seriously Injured In 11. S. Mines. Although lt appears that much recklessness exists among Industrial workers, every man has an inherent desire to save life, whether lt be his own or that of another. Because of the hazards of mining, there Is a natural fellowship among mine workers which has often been evidenced by heroic acts done without thought or desire for reward. Will not men who risk their lives to save those of their fellows be equally willing to make a mine safer? This question can undoubtedly be answered in the affirmative when the men fully realize how much they'can do to prevent accidents. Every working day ln the coal mines of the United States, 50 men are either killed or seriously Injured, and approximately 100 more per working day receive less serious injuries, according to statistics given by the United States Bureau of Mines. Every mine worker who has had such facts brought to his notice may be expected to give his co-operation to a work that so vitally concerns him. Although lt ls true that many experienced miners receive serious and sometimes fatal Injuries, this ls due largely to the fact that such miners are granted many more privileges than the Inexperienced man, do all the most dangerous work, and have probably grown unresponsive to thoughts o fpersonal safety through dally contact with danger, yet It is an established fact that the careful mine worker Is the most efficient. Training; and Education Necessary. The number of miners, drivers, rope- riders, pushers, etc., who meet with accidents caused by carelessness or indifference, emphasizes the necessity of pointing out the reckless and dangerous practices that are often contracted. Training and education are necessary for safety and efficiency, and therefore all classes and types ot mine workers should be interested in this humane campaign ot accident prevention. Each workman should consider himself a committee oi one man to look after his own personal safety. One man's efforts to promote safety may seem small, hut the united efforts ot many will be large. Increasing earnestness is being shown throughout the country in organizing and establishing the permanence of Industrial safety. Records kept by tlle National Safely Council In the United States show that 35,000 mou are killed and two millions injured in industrial accidents annually. This is a terrible toll of life and the value of organization and co-operation in accident prevention work can not lie computed in dollars and cents. Accidents In Mines uf the Ciiiinillaii Collieries. Coming closer home, let us examine the statistics in our own community. During the year 1921, a total of 38s accidents of all classes was reported to the Workmen's Compensation Board a3 occurring ou the property of tlie Canadian Collieries. This number includes all surface and underground accidents and were classilied as follows: Fatal 6, or iy2 per cent. Serious .. 13, or 314 per cent. Slight 3tiy,or05 percent. Falls of rock were responsible for 93 accidents, 85 of which were slight, (1 serious and 2 fatal. Falls of coal were responsible for 23 accidents, 19 ot which were slight, 2 serious and 2 fatal. .Mint- cars and haulage were responsible for 99 accidents, 95 of which were slight, 2 serious and 2 fatal. Explosives and blasting were responsible for 2 slight accidents. On the company's railway 3 accidents occurred, 2 of which were slight and 1 serious. On tlie surface 56 accidents occurred, 54 ot which were slight ami 2 serious. In addition to the above there were 112 slight accidents of a miscellaneous nature that couldlnot be classified to any particular series, such as men falling on slippery ground, stepping on projecting nails in boards, infection as a result of small cuts, foreign matter in eyes, etc. Creates! Hazard nt Face und Haulage Bonds. It will, be-observed that the largost number of accidents under one particular class is due to mine cars und haulage, with a total of 99. The second largest number is due to fulls of rock, with a total of 93, and the third largest is due to fulls of coal, with a total ot 23. lt will also be observed that it is in these three lasses the six fatal accidents occurred, so that the greatest hazard is unquestionably at tho face and on the haulage roads, lt is also without question that the greatest number of men are employed at the face and on the haulage roads, which is possibly responsible for the greatest percent, age ot accidents, and it is also n fact that, a large number of the accidents could have been averted if only ordinary care had been taken, as investigation proved. The causes of death in the six fatal accidents were as follows: 1—Neck broken by fall of rock. . 1—Internal injuries by fall of rock. 1—Fractured spine by fall of coal. 1—General and Internal injuries by fall of coal. 1—Fractured skull and. general injuries by mine cars. 1—General injuries by being with empty trip. In the 382 non-fatal accidents tlie injuries are classilied as follows, showing what part of the body was injured: MR. BURBRIDGE TALKS ON SCHOOL PROBLEMS hit Head 20 Nose 3 Face 3 Hands 100 Feet 69 Chest 2 Shoulders 16 Eyes ... Mouth . Arms ... Legs ... Buck ... Ribs Hernia It will be observed that injuries to hands nre by far tho greatest, and It Is only fair to state that in this class accident everything from tlio smnll- ost cut, Including fractured and amputated lingers, that received medical attention, is reported above. The next highest nre injuries to feet, with legs and hack coming third and fourth respectively. Every Serious Accident 11 Reminder Thnt Something is Wrong. It is not to be expected that mining will ever be entirely free from accidents, for many of its difficult problems deal witli dangers peculiar to the industry, but the progress already made gives assurance that all such hazards can be greatly reduced. Every serious accident is a reminder that something is wrong, and whether It ls non-fatal or fatal is really of no consequence as far as accident prevention is concerned as a whole, Almost any serious accident might easily havi proved fatal. As previously stated, investigation of accidents has proved that a very large percentage of accidents are preventable, and thc favorable attitude of tlie management toward safely cannot be better shown than ln the free use of signs ami notices, consisting of various wordings In different languages for guidance and warning in and around the mines, but nlso that the employees are encouraged in safety work by lie ing permitted to select their own particular safety committees for thc pur- (Contlnued on I'ago Two) Tlie monthly meeting of the Parent- Teacher Association was held on Mon- day evening, there being a good attendance. After the general business Mr. C. E. Burbrldge, Principal of the ."ill,lie School, gave a very interesting talis on llie school problems of Cumberland. He stated the special problems of Cumberland sciiools to be 1 lie Principal stated the special problems of Cumberland schools to be the great proportion of Oriental pupils, the migratory character of the population, constant changes in staff, especially ill thc intermediate grades, lack of Interest in the present curriculum tor tiie elder boys, inexperience of teachers, nnd subnormal pupils, lie showed thai tlie solution of these problems in most cases meant an Increased expenditure; which could not be borne by the district. Thus the curriculum could be made more at-1 tractive hy Manual Training and Do-j meatlo Science being added. The Oriental problem could be mitigated' by partial' segregation. Subnormal pupils „ would require a special teacher. A provincial system would treat all districts alike, and well to do districts like Point Grey would not be especi- alll favored. ilr. Burbrldge pointed out that the war had shown the importance of education, the determination of the manual workers to share more largely in the heneiits of tlieir work and the fact thai no country stood alone—if one were benefitted, all were, and vice versa. Hence expenditure mu3t increase and all districts must be treated alike. .Frequent changes in staff would he obviated in a provincial system. It was Bhown that the Oriental problem was increasing, and deserved closer study than had previously been given fo it. In tlie discussion which followed Ihis problem took a prominent plaee. Some speakci-B objected to the older Orientals sitting side by side witli very much younger white children, While others favored partial segregation, but this was thought to lie giving more help to the Oriental than to the white pupils by another speaker. Mr. Burbrldge stated that the Japanese pupils were an asset to tlie school, being in the main most assiduous students. CUMBERLAND PLAYS NANAIMO ON SUNDAY An important Vancouver Island League game will take place on the new grounds at Nanaimo on Sunday when the Cumberland United soccer team, champions of B. C, will meet the Nanaimo City team. This gumo will mark the official oponing of the now football grounds in the Huh City, and thc management of the Nanaimo team is fielding the strongest eleven possible. Dave Kenuey will be on the local's line-up, this being his first game with the United team. Paddy O'Donnell, one of tho best half-backs in the province, will be an absentee from the Cumber- laud train, an ho has left town for pasture:; new. The Cumberland team will he chosen from the following: Boyd, Campbell (captain), Mortimer, Conti, Irvtue, Kenuey, Hitchena, Milligan, Brewster, Appleby, Plump and Harrison. WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE ON THURSDAY Under tlie auspices of the St, John's Ambulance Association, Cumberland Local, un evening's entertainment in tbe form of a whist drive and dance .will .he. held in .the Uo-Ho Hall py.. Thursday next, March 2. Aa the Local needs financial help so that It may carry on its good work, the committee in charge are endeavoring to make this affair one of the best to take place ihi-i season. • Good prizes will be awarded the winner!) of the wlii.st drive, which will commence at 7.30, and a large turnout of whist players, Is expected to he present. Dancing will commence at 9,30 antl continue until 2 a.m. Admission has been fixed at one dollar for gents, and ladies are asked to take re- Creshmonta. PROFESSOR WILLIAMS LECTURE« ON SATUKDA\ Professor M. Y. Williams, of thc Unlverait yo! P. (*., will lecture at thc Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association Hall on Saturday, on early life on the earth. Kveryone who can make it convenient to attend should ilo so, and hear the second of the series of highly interesting lectures arranged lor this winter. Ladies are especially invited to at- ! end this meeting. FIREMEN'S MASQUERADE ON ST. PATRICK'S NIGRT $115 in Cash In He Distributed ns Trlzos In Different Kvonls. held llie 23rd annual masquerade bail of • Cumberland Fire Brigade will he llo linll on Friday, is always one of the f llie yenr, and this o lie no exception. nils for the dlstrlbu- ■iii prizes, as follows: llesl dressed l.nly. $15; best dressed nl, $16 (evening suit not to quality)! st comic group, $15; best sustained in Hie II- aroh iv. Thli ggest events ie is expected The prize llal in of $116 In e Indy best :.-cst best lady hobo, $7.60; beiil sustained gent, $7.5u; national i-hnriicier, lady, $7.60; lLniiiniiil character, gent, $7.*jii; comic gent. $7.50; best comic $7.5U; best clown. $7.50; best $5; best Topsy. $2.60; prize alt/., $6 for lady and $5'for gent (60c per couple entrance feel. "TALKS TO PROSPECTORS" Mr. W. M. Brewor, Resident En- ■;iiionv, delivered the lirst of his scries of "Talks lo Prospectors" on Saturday last, in the Lecture Hall ot the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Vegetation, which was well (ielled. Mr. Thomas 'Graham occupied the chair, ami hi the course of liis remarks aid that Mr. Brewer's talk would not lie in any way technical, but would be n Hie form of n practical talk (o prac- Llcal men. Mr. Brewer impressed upon bis 11s- 'luiers Ihe necessity of a prospector having a eortnln amount of technical knowledge, which would enable hlni io carry nut liis work more efficiently. Mr. Brewer's address was very Interesting and Instructive. Tho second talk of Ihe series will bo given on March 11. Taint nnd lipstick, now nnn then Are relished by tlie best of men. Principal Vance To Lecture Here Professors Trumpour and Shortt Also to Lecture Under Auspices of Men's Club. Principal Vance, of the Anglican Theological College, will give an ad- dross on "Education and Citizenship" in the Anglican Church Hall on Mon day evening, March 6, at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation ls extended to all who are Interested. Principal Vance made a very strong impression when he gave an address ln the hall last year, and there should be a big attendance on this occasion. The executive of the Men's Club ot Holy Trinity hope to be able to secure the services of two more popular lecturers during the Lenten season. On Monday, March 20, It is hoped that Professor Shortt will lecture on "A Century in Old Japan." Professor Shortt spent a considerable number of years in Japan, and ls reputed to be a very able lecurer. On Monday, April 3, it is hoped to have Professor Trumpour present, when he will give his famous Illustrated lecure, "Cathedrals of England." Further announcement ot these lectures will be made later. General And School Rates Fixed Same As Last Year's Estimates Presented bv Finance Committee Cull I'm* Expenditure of $19,173 Under General Heading, and $24(400 I'm* Schools- Council Cold Not See Way to Reduce Tax Kale of 39 Mills Under Present Conditions. INSPECTOR McKENZIE TO LECTURE ON FRIDAk Will Give Interesting Talk on Control of Schools tn the Antipodes. Under the auspices of the Comox District Teachers' Association and the Cumberland Parent-Teacher Association, Inspector McKenzie will give an address on the control of the schools in Australia on Friday of next week. March 3, at 8 o'clock, In the Anglican Church Hall. Inspector McKenzie has.exchanged wilh Assistant Municipal Inspector Brougb of the Vancouver School Board, for the present school year, and having had some years of experience under tlie Australian system, ho will doubtless give an Instructive lecture. All Interested are cordially Invited to attend. NOTES FROM BEVAN A splendid surprise party was held at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. John Aitken, when a, number of friends called on Saturday evening. Many gamca and music was indulged in, and everyone voted that they had a good time. Miss Luff left for Alberni on Monday, where she ls visiting friends. Mr and. Mrs. J. Stewart left for Nanaimo on Tuesday, where they will make their home. A dance is being held on Saturday, February 25, under auspices of the Bevan Burns' Club. A god time is assured to till who come. Music will lie supplied by Mrs. R. E. Frost. Mr. W. A. Owen and Mr. Plump. Miss I). J. Hurrls held a Valentine party for Ihe school children on Friday last In llie Bevan Hall. Many games were played and lots of races were run. 'Ihe first part of llie evening wns spent in reciting and singing by llie children, followed by the races iiiui games. Mr. Charles Chaplin was present, being Impersonated by Mr. J. Btl wart, who amused tlio children wilh his numerous tricks nud step dniiee. Tlie regular monthly meeting of the Bevan Burns' Club will be bold on Sunday al seven o'clock ln the Bevan Hall. TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION PLANS SCHOOL FAIR The Comox Teachers' Association ls planning to hold a school fair early ..in May. All the schools ln the district are being urged to send exhibits to this fair, which will be held In Cumberland first, then in Courtenay and other centres. Prizes of pennants, banners, etc., are offered to the classes and schools obtaining the highest standing in tbe various divisions of exhibits. Compo- iltions In spelling, music and elocution are to be held tn connection with Ihe fair. Competent Judges are being secured, and It Is hoped that the fair will be of real interest to every hoy. girl, parent and len'-her in the district. The rules and regulations, together with thc different divisions, will be published In next week's issue. The casual observer might not think so, hut dad. who pays the bills, knows the girls have plenty of clothes. Consideration of thc estimates uml fixing ol' the rate on both general and school taxes, was the principal business liefore the City Council on Monday, when Mayor MacDonald was in the chair, all the aldermen being present. This yeai tlie council anticipates receiving about $2500 from liquor profits, $600 from motor licences, and about $4000 from the poll-tax. However, these monies are ear-marked for certain purposes, which causes the council no little worry. The poll-tax is to be devoted to schools and hospital purposes, the motor licence revenue lo road work, and the liquor profits one-half to general fund ami one-half to schools and hospitals. '*% The estimated receipts and expenditures, as presented by the Finance Committee, were fully discussed lint no changes were made in the figures, They are as follows: estimated Receipts (or the Your 1022. Trades Licences $ 1.485.0U Poll Tax 4,000.00 Police Fines 1.000.00 Watchman 720.00 Street Account (Tarvia) 107.00 Dog Taxes 40,00 Hauling 200.00 Loan Account 6,000,00 Liquor Profits 2,500.00 Scales Fees 5.00 Motor Licences 600.00 16,647.00 Taxes— City 5,284.00 Schools— Inside Taxes $5,019.00 Outside Taxes 4,096.00 21,931.00 9,115.00 Government grant 16,000.00 25,115.00 Total ! $47,046.00 Kstlmated Expenditures for the Year. Advertising and Printing $ 300.00 Fire Department 1,050.00 City Lighting 750.00 Water 175.00 Office Account— Salary $ 720.00 Supplies 300.00 Election and Legal.. — Police Account— Salary $1,320.00 Fuel, etc 100.00 Sundries 150.00 Watchman 960.00 Street Material 500.00 Street Labor 2,000.00 Sewer Material — Health Department- Medical Officer's Salary- 100.00 Scavenger 1,500.00 1,020.00 350.00 '.530.00 "•,500.00 500.00 Telephone Stable City Buildings Dog Tags Workmen's Compensation Board Loan Account Poll-Tax Collecting Audit Hospital Civic Salaries School Estimates . 1,660.00 100.00 400.00 100.00 3.25 40.00 11,160.00 200.00 35.00 900.00 400.00 19,178.00 24,400.00 Total . ..$48,678.00 The proposed alterations to the Fire Hall was the must contentious Item. Aid. Baniierniiiii was strongly iu favor of Ihe work being done, from the bene- Mt II would he to the Fire Department anil Ih" cits- generally, us well as saving $r,n spent each winter ill keeping Ihe place warm and Ihe engine ready for Immediate use. Oilier alderman were in favor of allowing the mailer lo remain in nbey ance uulll Uie middle of life year to lee how nuances ulimd al lhal time, und Ibis proposal carried, the Item remaining in the estimates. The Fire Brigade bus agreed to pay half of the cost. II. wus sluttil Hull tlie oCCU pier would pay for his own fuel, Ugh! uml wilier. The city clerk said ihe general rata winked out ut $201 per mill, and the school nil*) nt $-1711 per mill. The aldermen could not see where the expenditures could be eut down appreciably, and thought llie city could not finance on less than the rale set last year. This was 20 mills for sciiools and 10 for general tuxes. On motion of Alderman Maxwell, second ed by Aid. Parnham, It was agreed ■thai die school rate and general into --.land the same as lust yenr." An Ki'liu of the Church Taxation Cum-. A communication was received from tho Victoria City Council asking for Cumberland's share of the expensed Incurred in lighting the case Insiittii ed by Ihe Bishop of Victoria against churches being taxed. The expensed] rain over $16,000, and the last convention of the Union of Municipalities nt British Columbia, held at Alberni, agreed that the sum he paid pro rata ny all the municipalities In the produce. Cumberland's share amounted 'n $40.42. The Item was passed tor payment. Rfl»rd of Trade Granted I'se of Hull. A communication was received from thc Hoard of Trade thanking the City Council for the privilege of holding thc meeting in the council chamber last year, and asking that this privilege be extended this year. The re- | quest was granted. .$ I 00 3.45 3.It 6.50 200.00 1.64 Hill, aud Accounte. Hie following bills and accounts were lead anil referred to ihe Fnanco Ot/mniitlee: Labor al recent lire Campbell Bros , Canadian Collieries, material..;. Prison Farm, Okalla, maintenance, 13 days P. P. Harrison, retaining fee Canadian Collieries, bay", oats labor, etc ... Electric Light and Water 95.56 Supplies 5.80 Two of tlie men who worked clearing away Ihe debris at the lire on New dear's Day appeared and complained., of the Btnallness of the remuneration offered for their services, $2.50 each, claiming thut they bad worked most of Ihe day. The Mayor thought they were well paid, and afler a lot of talk on both sides tlie matter was left with tlie Hoard of Works to fix up. Memorial Hull Lot Again Subject of Discussion. Mr. J. C. Brown appeared on behalf of the Returned Soldiers' Friendly Society iu regard to turning the lot on which the Memorial Hall stands over to the Returned Soldiers' Friendly Society, A meeting of a committee of the city council anil thc society was held and au arrangement arrived at, but apparently there was some misunderstanding, as the letter received from the oily clerk in regard to the mailer was a surprise to the veterans. This letter asked for the making of an agreement whereby the veterans would be granted n lease of the lot for, say, ten or fifteen years, with a proviso that in ease tlie society fell below live members, failed to pay taxes, etc., tho lot would revert back to Hie city. Mr. Brown said the idler was a surprise to the veterans tind hud beon-merred to tlieir lawyer in Vancouver for ,'nlvlce. Mc said,that when ihe hall was built the eity had given Hie lot to Ihe men absolutely free, inn now there were various strings attached to it. and Ihey do not own Ihe land at all. lie said it looked lo him os 11* faith had heen broken Willi Hie men over llie promise given two years ago. lie thought the lot had been given wholeheartedly for what Hie men hud done, hut it took all the flavor off If they wero only tenants. He said he was quite willing Hull If Hie society fell below five members lhat Hie lol revert to the city. Aid. Maxwell sniil there was no idea of restricting the lease, uiul lie did not see where nny offence came in. Aid. Bevereldge thought il wns only a different name, and there was nothing to kick about, Aid. Pickard thought the Intention of llie council wus to give the lut outright. .\ lot of disi itBBlon took place over .he matter and it was finally agreed flint a committee from the council meet a committee from tin- society, together with Mr. Harrison, and en- deavor to come to Borne amicable arrangement Tlie Mayor appointed Aid. Maxwell, Aid. Beveridge and Aid. ritomson Hie commltteo. t lillilren Dig Spelled Candy Oul of I itr-Hump Rubbish Heaps. .Mil Maxwell said be hud been looking over lie- city dump and found that a lot of boneB, candy ami refuge from .-ily stores wm dumped down there m-l left to in- tin- bri - ding j- roundH or mllllona "f files I- <-.;, said Hint ■lillilren even dug oul the i polle I candy, A motion wa : - I i pmo nun tin. ago in.ii lin- i ubbli h only b ■ lumped there three dayi ;. -. Li ui«1. ■ c-liee Biipervlslou, bul appa enllj I In , "■ nover been enfoi ced. I 'tan 11) law Pusnoii, 'lin- Loan Bylaw, authorizing the lorrowlng up to $6000 from Hu- Royal Bank-of Canada, ,was dually adopted mil paused. HIGH SCHOOL t 1,1 li HAS TALK ON ARCHITECTURE Architecture nas the subjecl of an addresB given by .Mr. w, A. Owen to :he lioys of ihe lligli School Club on Friday night. Tin1 speaker traced the developmdnl ol the arl of building from lis Blmplcsl forms, and paid par- ileiilur attention to Hie different stages of Gothic, showing Hie develorimi jt from Hie simple arch lo the later decorated ones. Ily Illustrating lis remarks on tho blackboard Hie speaker mado lib- subjecl very Interesting, lloiiil (,'iiicriiiin nl Hul lines Programs Following this, Hie Hood Government brought in Hn- Speech from ihe Throne, outlining a very comprehensive programme for the coming meetings. The chief 1)111 this week provides for a national medical sen-Ice, to give free hospital and doctor's service io everyone, and lo be paid for out of ;i general tax. Visitors nre cordially invited to the club meetings every Friday night at 7 o'clock. tv6 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER February 28,192& WE MUST REDUCE OUR STOCK and we will offer you a bargain on every pair of Shoes v\. have in stock. Our store is loo small to display much stotk, bul walk in and price our Shoes and you will see that the prices are right. E~;~ ^>\Ve Have the Largest Stock of Sh(;esc:i§v^fll Hy in Town to Choose From. \3£!U We sell the best of Canadian made Shoes. V- il footwear onljf, and we must give you satisfaction. JUST ARRIVED, A NUMBER OF LINES OF NEW SPRING SHOES FOR MEN Solid leather throughout, and al tiie right price— $6.50 to $8„riO per pair. Sec these Shoes before you buy your next pair. GAViN'S SHOE STORE Agenl fer Slater's "Stridor/' "Chums," Leckie's, Ames-Holdon and "Vassar" Shoes Wti DoxCi Seli Dry (ioods — We Sell Footwear Only. r^^m> Classifying Themselves, | Sot One "Hello, old man!" exclaimed ono '"It appears to he your record, Mary man on meeting a friend on ship- Moselle," said the magistrate, "that board. "How are you?" you have heen thirty-five times cou- "FirBt class," said the one accosted. Ivicted of stealing." "And how are you?" j "I guess, your honor," replied Mary, "Steerage." i"that is right. No woman is perfect." YOUR POCKET used as a bank lias many disadvantages. Money carried in it is se easy to spend on trifles or may be lost or stolen. Weekly dopi sits in our Savings Bank will accumulate rapidly. Small or large accounts are welcome. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $15,000,000 $15,000,000 r Change of Ownership I hereby notify the public of Cumberland and district that I have purchased the General Hardware Business con ducted by Messrs. Hargreaves & Smith, i will ende; ir to give the best service and satisfaction to all my patrons, and will sell goods at the lowest possible prices. Watch for Salvage Sale As soon as my goods salvaged from the recent fire can b' -moved and marked, I intend to put on a Big .tie, when splendid bargains will be available, goods must be cleared at any price, ii" to be favored with your patronage. Salv as tl Tr TOMMY K. NAKANISHI successor Dunsmuir Avenue Hargreaves & Smith Phone 31 e-;3~^S££ Bargain Prices in hd^st -<? I'Uii\^l Fg, '■:..- '"-J Md 9 E Days AIL LINE!! REDUCED TO MEET I'i.ESENT-DAY EARNINGS DRESSEIiS—Ranging from $10.00 and up. EXTENSION TABLES—From $11.00 and up. BEDS IN A WIDE RANGE—Prices from $9.00 up. COir ^PRINGS at $10.00 and $12.00 each. PELT MATTRESSES from $10.75 and up, UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS—Priced at $10.00 and up. CARPE1 SQUA1 ES at Sale Prices. CTIPS AND SAUCERS at $1.20 per \'., dozen. GOOD SERVICEABLE RANGES from $70.00 and up. CALL AND INSPECT THE GOODS The Furniture Store A. MacKinnon MINE ACCIDENTS AND PREVENTION (Continued from Page One) pose of inspection or the several mines and other departments. Everyone Slmuiil Support the "Safety V'lrsf .Movement. This in itself should he suflicient advertising of the company's attitude toward "Safety First," and should certainly have the co-operation of every man ami boy on the payroll in llieir efforts to further reduce pre rentable accidents. In addition to tlie expense incurred in the reimbursing of these committees hy the company, large sums are spent in the in stallatlon of mechanical safety devices on machinery, better ventilation of mines, and In fact general Improvements to everything In and around the mines and other plants on the com pany's property. Encouragement ls given to tlie employees by the management to otter suggestions with regard to safety and safety devices. A number of the latter have been given and accepted and put into operation ami the attitude of thc maiiagaiiiciit of Iho Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited in this respect is that any device, or suggestion, however simple, lhat may prevent an accident, is worthy of consideration and adoption il at all practicable. In several In stances notable discoveries of latent rliougbt and ingenuity have resulted in Improvements and inventions of various kinds, with benefit to both the individual making them and to the industry as a whole. Thousands ot seemingly unimportant defects which have escaped notice have been lessened or completely eliminated through suggestions received in this manner. As a concrete example of the value of thia system, one of the largest industrial concerns in the United States received in two years 5,200 suggestions 'ioth from safety committees and indi vldual employees, of which 92 per cent, were adopted and put into force. Another plant received 1,200 suggestions in one year. Of these, 90 per cent, are now operative, 6 per cent, are being investigated, and only 4 per cent, were rejected as being impractical. All mine workers should realize ihat it is to their advantage to promote safety. The decrease of fatali- lles and other injuries is always accompanied by economic gain and vice versa. Every accident impairs the working efficiency ot an organization, causes delays, and curtails production. 4.1S1 Days l.iist Through Accidents. A very simple mathematical calculation will prove that last year our employees lost a very large sum ot money through injuries. Of the 382 non-fatal accidents that occurred on the company's property a conservative average of time lost per accident, would be about 12 days per accident, which would be a loss of 4,584 days. Taking the average earnings at $6 per day this would mean a loss of $27,500, in round figures. Part of this loss ls, of course, covered by compensation, but even at that the loss is considerable. Then again there is the loss to. the company. Last year 3 per cent, of the payroll was ossessed by the Work men's Compensation Board to cover the accident rate. In addition to the above assessment there is the steady ost of compensation for fatal accidents, which goes on indefinitely and amounts to a considerable sura. These costs must affect the mine worker as well as the consumer, because after all the cost of production is the economic feature of all industries. Harked Progress In Accident Prevention in Recent Years. During the past few years there has been marked progress in safety work by mining companies. At first there was some doubt regarding the permanency of a movement that had its aspiration in human welfare and for its prime purpose the safeguarding of life and limb. The experimental stage passed, however, and from the united work of many hands and minds practical results are being obtained. As* has often been the outcome in movements for human welfare, additional advantages otber than those an- licipated at Ilrst have resulted. Accl- lent prevention has not only meant fewer Injuries and consequently less suffering and distress, but lias increased tlie efficiency of plant operation so that economic gain to nil has followed. Therefore, it follows thai ccident prevention is purely nil economic question and the greatest pos- Ible co-operation should exist between employer and employee in the reduction of preventable accidents. Preventive mino accidents nre generally attributed to carelessness, Insufficient Inspection, inexperience, unsafe practices, lack ot safeguards, violations of rules and instructions, Indifference, detective equipment, Insulll- clent lighting, poor judgment, and ninny oilier indirect causes. Tlle "Safety First" movement alms ni minimizing such preventable accidents. "Safety First" moans simply that safely must be tiie Ilrst consideration during any and all part of Ihe day's work, that every precaution he taken to prevent accidents by making con- ililions as safe as possible and that Hie best and safest methods practicable be always employed so as to avoid unnecessary exposure to risk. All now workmen should receive instruction ns to proper and safe ILOIL0 THEATRE FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Feb. 24 &25 SEE The Riotous Bathing Scene and the Revel at Coney Island. SEE The Amazing Fire Scenes and Wreck on thc Railroad Trestle. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 A story that starts where others leave off, where the Rich Girl marries her chauffeur and the Poor Girl marries her ideal. I Cecil B, De Mille's PRODUCTION "Satupdau Tllgtit" Usual Saturday NightDance9.30 | Extra—"Snub" Pollard Comedy—Extra I "Mutt and JefP | AMATEUR NIGHT MONDAY | ONLY CHILDREN WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE PART IN THE AMATEUR m CONCERT I First Prize.. $4.00 Second Prize.... ?3.00 Third Prize ... §2.00 Fourth Prize... $1.00 1 A full Programme of Pictures will also be shown | TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY J THOMAS MEIGHAN I "CAPPY RICKS" §§ From Peter B. Kyne's Story nethods of work. It ls particularly of those terrible catastrophes, and iu important that they be warned ot m"st ™*m the Persons who could tell , , ,,, . liow it occurred are numbered among dangers apparent to only intelligent ,be (|ca(1 ,m.„stig.ltim, „f lllc %* and experienced workmen, and be aster usually follows, but in the ma- .iliown how to avoid sucli dangers, pority of*cases the real cause of the Practical instruction at tlie working disaster is only approximately detcr- face should be given on how and when : mined. Statistics prove that while B ang I Goes Bronchitis Gone! Swept riglit oul of existence by Buckley's Bronckitii Mixture The most powerful remedy yon can use to oblain complete relief. 40 Doses for 76o. SoM undei n MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Sold by all drsjf gls-ta or by osssil from W. I. Iiitlsr. llsiltil. KjMiiiiiilti tens Sold In Cumberland by R. E. FROST io set timber, precaution in testing -oof and sides, use and care of safety amps and portable electric lamps, handling explosives, blocking mine ars safely ln rooms and headings, and underground travelling to and rom their working places. llespoiisililllly of llreliosses. Experience is a good teacher, but he risk involved In permitting the in- ixperienced mine worker to pursue Ills own methods is too great. A mine vorker should ' possess sufficient .nowlcdge that will enable him to vork in comparative safety both to imiself and others when left to his iwn resources. Such instruction nukes both an efficient workman and x useful citizen out of a new recruit :n mining, and ls greatly promoted by in adequate Inspection system that gives personal directions whenever ind wherever required. Host of tills nstructlon and inspection fall on the Irebosses, as they arc in contact with the workmen more than any other ,'llcinl underground. Iu n large mine t is often Impossible lor the mine ivermiin to visit the working places nore than once a day, but such Is not he case with the llrebossos. A large nine Is usually divided Into sections, •ni-li section under the dally super- Islon of a fireboss, who can visit most .1* llie working places three or four lines a day, and a great deal of good work could be done, and is done in lots of cases, by them. The value of any safeguard depends ■ in Its intelligent use, and for this reason education goes hand in hnnil -.sltli safeguards In thc prevention o! ncoldents, Safeguarding is not In- ■ ended to eliminate the need of per- onal thought and alertness, ns enre- :'til men are always better than the 'est safety device, but it is essential for the protection of workmen who arelessly or unavoidably expose ■ hemselves to existing dangers. Besides, it has a marked tendency to cause men to cultivate habits of care llie safeguarding of machines has to lo with the safety of the Individual 1'inployee. Mining requires safeguards ibat have to do with the safety of Ihe entire working force, such as guarding igainst mine fires and explosions. Cilvcn n sufficient number of elements and conditions, approximating a danger limit and favorable to on explo- ion or lire, there mny arise at any moment a combination of clrcum- tances that can furnish the additional factor necessary to Initiate a frightful disaster. Evory once In a while the mining i world is startled by the news of one ] these fearful disasters take a terrible loll of life, more lives are lost by other causes than by mine explosions and mine lircs, so that greater efforts mist be made In the saving of life and limb in Ihe ordinary everyday accidents. In conclusion, the writer wishes to impress upon all those who receive llight accidents to make a practice of reporting llicni as soon as possible, so thai in case of any after effects, such .is infection or blood-poisoning, take place a record of the accident is avall- ihle and the possibility ot the injured person recovering his full claim of lompensatlon is llicn assured. Tbe writer is Indebted to the United States Bureau Of .Mines' publications tor statistics nnd extracts used In this paper, ami hopes that in a small way ills efforts will help iu llie reduction :if preventable accidents. Paolo Monte Shoemaker Shoe Id pairing a Specialty. CUMBERLAND. B.O. ASTHMA USE RAZ-MAH NO Smoking No Spraying Ko Snuff Just Swallow a Capsule RAZ-MAH Is Guaranteed to restore normal breathing, stop mucUH {[turnings in the bronchial tubes, give ong nights of quiet sleep; contains no habit-forming driij; SI .Oil at your drug- flit's. Trial free nt our agencies or write Ttmpleroni, WU King W., Toronto. Sold by It. K. FROST D. Campbell's Meat Market I am pleased to announce that my new store is now open for business, under the continued management of Charles Glenn. A varied supply of Fresh and Cured Meats, Fruit, Vegetables, Mont Delicacies Fresh Eggs, Butter and other Farm Produce will always be on hand. I wisli to think all sincerely for the very gratifying support extended since the lire. D. CAMPBELL ~*e--v/y - i liff" The Continental Limited Electric Lighted All-steel Train Leaves VANCOUVER 7=45 p.m. Every Day Superior Service Speed, Safety Steamship Prince Rupert Leaves Victoria 11 a. m. EVERY SUNDAY Connecting at PRINCE RUPERT With trains for Eastern points. CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS AgCllt E. W. BICKLE Cumberland, Bt C, February 25,1922. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER 1'hre^l Early Spring Goods Shown This Week THE SEASON'S NEWEST NEW YORK STYLES IN LADIES' SPRING COATS, SUITS AND ONE-PIECE DRESSES AT POPULAR PRICES FIGURED VOILES, PLAID AND SILK STRIPE VOILES PLAIN AND FANCY ORGANDIES COTTON CREPES, PRINTS GINGHAMS, GALATEAS, DUCKS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SPRING CURTAIN MUSLINS AND LACE CURTAINS, ART SATEENS AND CRETONNES M^AAMMAMMAMM^MMMAAM^WM^V«^M^M^AMM«V^^^^^^V GROCERY DEPARTMENT-Saturday Specials Side Bacon, by the piece, per lb 35c Sweet Pickled Hams, by the piece, lb. 35c Ayrshire Roll Bacon, by piece, lb. 37'/2c Cheese, Ontario Special, per lb 30c Strawberry Jam, 4s, per tin. $1.05 Assorted Jams, glass jars 25c Pacific Milk, large tins 7 for 95c Pacific Milk, baby size :.. 1 dozen for 95c Magic Baking Powder, 2'/2s, per tin.... 95c Marmalade Oranges, per dozen 45c FRESH VEGETABLES Cabbage, Rhubarb, Carrots, Turnips Lettuce, Onions W^^^si^^^^^^l^^^^^^ Millionare Society and Clubman Wed His Washerwoman's Daughter Sensation in the Four Hundred As Dick Prentiss Elopes With Shamrock O'Day, Whom He Met Recently in Dramatic Circumstances. Nothing in years has so astounded New York society as the marriage of Richard Prentiss, heir to the Prentiss millions, to the daughter of a washerwoman—Shamrock O'Day. The sudden wedding is all tlle more surprising in view of the fact that only a short time ago Mr. Prlntiss' engagement to Iris Van Snydam was formally announced. "It Is simply a case of love break- To the Housewife: IN Every Sack of Royal Standard Flour you have our assurance of its superior quality and absolute purity. . It is milled with scrupulous care from the finest prairie wheat. If, after trial, you do not find it pleases you better than ordinary flour your dealer is authorized to refund the purchase price. Made In British Columbia BY VANCOUVER MILLING & GRAIN CO. LIMITED Campbell Highet, Local Manager ing class barriers," said Mr. Prentiss when questioned. "Shamrock ls the girl of my dreams. What matters it she lacks superficial culture? That is not half so Important as genuine womanly worth. I am sure we will lie very happy." The marriage, It Is said, is the culmination of a secret romance which began some months ago, when the former Miss O'Day met the young millionaire as she was delivering a Basket of laundry to his home. Since that time, although he was engaged to Mies Van Suydaro, Mr. Prentiss had been seeing tlie young woman continually. Both Air. Prentiss and his bride are under engagement to appear at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre Friday and Saturday of this week, when Cecil B. DeMille's latest Paramount pricture production of "Saturday Night" will be the bill. Beautiful Heiress Mopes With Her Handsome and Athletic Chauffeur. tiiving up fortune and position to become the wife of n poor man, Iris Van Suydnm admitted that she mar- uiied her chauffetir. It was only a short time ago that Miss Van Suydam's nance, Richard Prentiss, the clubman and millionaire, eloped with Shamrock O'Day, the daughter of his washerwoman, "I love Tom, that explains everything," said the former queen of the four hundred. "He Is a real man nnd lhat is what any girl wants, whether she lie rich or poor. I will try and muke a good wife (o him." The sequel to this remarkable elopement Is fully outlined ln Cecil B. Do Mllle's Superb Paramount picture, "Saturday Night," which will be the special feature Friday and Saturday at the llo-llo Theatre. Two Comedies Also Shown. A Snub Pollard Comedy and "Mutt and Jeff" will also be screened with 'his feature. Honda) Is Children's Amateur Niglit. Four cash prizes are being given tlie best child performers at the Children's Amateur Concert on Monday night. A full programme ot pictures will be rceiicd in addition to the Amateur Concert. "Cuppy lllcks" Coming. Tuesday and Wednesday Thomas Melghan Is presented in a Peter B, Kyno slory, "Cuppy Ricks." This is a dandy sea story and Is one of the host pictures that Melghan over appeared ill. MR. AND MRS. E. 0. BALDWIN CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Baldwin, of Union Bay, celebrated their silver wedding at their residence on the evening of February 17th, by entertaining a few friends. CoverB were laid for 24, and among those present were noted many well known local residents, also a son, Mr. John Vaughan and Mrs. Johi Vaughan of Cumberland, Mr. Harold Baldwin aud Miss Baldwin, son aud daughter, and some of their young friends, did effective service In helping to entertain the guests. Mrs. T. Woods and Miss Woods, of Sandwick, Courtenay, wero also among the list of those present. During supper a few speeches appropriate to the occasion were made, wishing Mr. and MrB. Baldwin every good wish and luck for the future. Mr. Baldwin returned thanks and expressed the pleasure of himself and family at meeting his friends. After supper reminiscences were exchanged and the evening was spent in music, song and story. Mr. Harold Baldwin rendered effectively Beveral pieces on Ills violin, and Miss Baldwin's recitation describing a "tragic" incident created much amusement. The host and hostess received a number of mementoes in silver suit- able to the occasion. The hour of parting extended over the "wee sma' hour," and those present expressed their hope that they would be spared to celebrate tlie golden wedding of their host and hostess. The Rewards of Punishment. "Doctor," said the small boy, "come up to our house quick!" "Who is sick at your house?" asked ihe doctor. "Everybody hut me. I'd been naughty so they wouldn't give me any of the nice mushrooms pa picked ln the woods." CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS SPECIALLY CATERED TO Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" W. P. Symons • - Proprietor Ancient Order of Foresters Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, In the Fraternity Hall, Dunsmuir Ave. Visiting brethren cordially Invited. Edward Gomm, Chief Ranger. F. Eaton, Secretary. F. Slaughter, Treasurer. Church Notices Holy Trinity Church Rev. W. Leversedge. Sunday, February 25. 8.30 a.m., Holy Communion. 11 a.m., Bible Class. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School. 7 p.m., Evensong. Roman Catholic Church Rev. Father Beaton. Sunday, February 25. Mass, 9 a.m. St. George's Presbyterian Rev. Jas. Hood. Morning Service, 11 a.m. Evening Service, 1 p.m. Bible Class, 1.30 p.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Grace Methodist Church Rev. O. B. Kinney. Sunday Junior Congregation, 11 a.m Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Regular Evening Service, 7 p.m. Courtenay Phone 33 Only a clever person can be happy and wicked at thc same timo. fi UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES, Proprietor. Cumberland, B. C. Pretty Things the Bride ,11'ST ARRIVED Kodon Ilros.' rich Cut Glass, In Celery Dishes, Fruit Bowls, Vases, Bon Bona, Spoon Trays, etc. Also n fine assortment of English Crown Ducal Ware In very handsome designs. Dont Fall to See Ihese Goods When Selecting Vour tilt! for the Bride. Stainless Knives at a fraction above cost price. No trouble to show goods. A fow pieces of Nippon China at cost price. Louis R. Stevens I Watchmaker Jeweller Optician' MARMALADE ORANGES 50 cents per dozen Orange Marmalade 12 Oranges, 2 Lemons, Sugar Slice fruit thinly, removing inner pith and pips; weigh II and to each pound add three pints of cold water. Let the whole remain covered In nn earthenware vessel fnr three days and then turn tlie preparation inlo a preserving pan and boll gently until quite tender. Let It cool, weigh again, and to each pound ot fruit add one pound of sugar. Bring to boiling point, skim well ami cook gently until the syrup stiffens quickly when tested on n cold plate. Turn into pots, cover with paper brushed over on botli sldcR with white of egg, and store in a cool, dry place. Time altogether, four dnys. MUMFORD'S GROCERY M T. H. MUMFORD J. WALTON m THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A Ratting Good Car CUT OUT THE RATTLE— Or rather let ub do It. We know how to make your car behave, and will give you a lot of free advice on the subject if you ask us. Harling & Ledingham Telephone 8 Cumberland P.O. Box 349 ' OU are entitled to telephone service that is quick, accurate and wide in its extensions. To give the best service, this company is constantly improving and adding to its equipment. Its operating methods are standardized. Your telephone service is second to none. Your assistance and co-operation enables us to give you intercommunication of the widest scope and highest obtainable efficiency. British Columbia Telephone Co DONT ARGUE I sell the famous "K" BOOTS The best the world produces W. GORDON, THE CORNER STORE I'hone 133 New Reduced Rates Effective February 15th, 1922 LIGHTING RATES First 80 Kilowatt Hours l3cperK.W, Next 30 Kilowatt Hours 12cper K.W, Next 10 Kilowatt Hours . llcpei'KW. Next 200 Kilowatt Hours 10c per K.W. Next 400 Kilowatt Hours 9cperK.W, Next 600 Kilowatt Hours 8cpor,K.W, Next 700 Kilowatt Hours 7c per K.W. Over 2000 Kilowatt Hour; Tic pel K.W. Minimum bill of $1.10. Subject to Cash Discount 10 per cent, if paid beforo tlie end of tlm month. POWER RATES First r,0 Kilowatt Hours (ic por K.W II. II. II. II. II. II. H. II. of S Next 25 Kilowatt Hours !/ac per K.W.H. Next 2!) Kilowatt Hours 5c per K.W. Over 100 Kilowatt Hours 4c per K.W, Flate Kate—No Discount. .Special Power, Sign and Window Lighting Kales. Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Phone 75 P.O. 314 WhereaB certain mischievously Inclined persona have Uunperod with the valves ot the niainii ol Ibis company, thereby allowing a considerably amount of water to run to wnste, wo therefore wleh to point out that it is a Hrrious offence lo tamper witli such valves, and should tho offending parties he apprehended they will b* prosecuted to the very fullest extent of the law. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATERWORKS COMPANY, LIMITED m ,v-<fc*s*.*'■•:-«■**-■■ four THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER February .25, 1922. New Voiles for Spring A beautiful range o! Voiles In the newest colorings; some very nice patterns -for dresses and waists. A good selection of plain colorings at &0c pel- yard. Voiles in lli-ess I.ellKllis, 110 two alike; every one a seller, dainty and sjilnrt in doslgp, New Ginghams In good colorings—n really good quality! B5c a yard. New Spring Millinery A splendid assortment "i* newest styles. Inspection iir ly trimmed models, in the Serges See our leading lines in Seri al today's prices. DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS zt£J. 38 BOXING CONTESTS SATURDAY EVENING Mr. T. Tapella, tlie local boxing promoter, is staging an amateur boxing tournament in the Onion Hall on Saturday evening, commencing at S. The programme consists of six bouts, eacli one going three rounds, so tlie public should witness IS rounds of good. clean boxing. Judging from the interest being taken in the tournament, a large number of local fans will be ou hand. There are some clever boxers among those who are donning the gloves. MEETING ON FIRST IDLE DAY OF NEXT WEEK Owing to lin- mines having worked full time thi vv Uie meeting called for tbe first idle day consequently was not held, ll will bo hold on Ihe lirst Idle day of nexi week. Tlie meeting ls called tp make arrangements whereby all athletics will be carried on un-1 der the auspices of tiie Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association, j which, at the request of Mr. Thomas Oraham, has laken over control of the ', Band Hall. All persons interested are invited to be present. SEE Wm. Douglas FOR Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies Also ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS Jim & Sacki's POOLROOM Headquarters for Footballers, Baseballers and other Sportsmen Watch our BULLETIN BOARD for the Latest Sport News Jim English Sacki Conti Proprietors. Personal Mention Mrs. A. Gardner, Campbell River, is visiting Cumberland) being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jackson. Mr. J, Sutherland, who has been in Vancouver and Victoria on a businest- trlp, returned Wednesday. Mr. L. B. Toombs, of Vancouver, was a visiter to town during the week. Mrs. J. H. McMillan is on a viBit to her father, Mr. John MacKenzie ol Courtenay. Dr. G. K. MacNaughton went to Nanaimo on Sunday to attend a meeting of the B. C. Medical Association. He returned Monday evening. Mr. B, W. Bickle went to Vancouvet on Thursday, Mrs. Wm. Merrifield, who hns beei visiting iu Vancouver for the pasi threo weeks, returned Wednesday. Mr. Thomas Graham, General Superintendent of tbe Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., left for Victoria on Tuesday and returned Friday. Mr. Colvllle Graham left for Victoria on Thursday, Mr. W. M. Hrewer returned to Na* uaimo on Tuesday, Mrs. T. Rickson returned Wednesday after spending three weeks in Vancouver. Airs. Smith: "Can you come with me to Royston next Wednesday?" Mrs. Hrown: "Oh, 1 cannot, Mra: Smith. I must attend the spring millinery opening at haver's. Everybody will he there." St. John's Ambulance Association Ladies' and Gent's Tailoring Alterations, Repairs, Finishing and Pressing Whist Drive and DANCE will be held ill the ILO-ILO DANCE HALL on THURSDAY, MARCH 2nd Wills! Ciiininenees nt "Jill Dancing nl fUW Gents, $1,111) Ladles, ltefresliments Laver's Store FOOTBALL EXECUTIVE MEETING IN NANAIMO Drawings Will Re Made for BracTuutm- ] Ker and 0. It. Allan Caps. The regular monthly meeting of tlie Upper Island Football executive takes place in Nanaimo on Saturday evening. The draw for the Brackman-Ker cup will be included in the important .nisiness to be dealt wilh, also conditions to govern the competition. The draw for the 0. li. Allan cup will also lake place. This cup is emblematic of tlie Uritish Columbia junior soccer championship. This competition is something new, this being the flrst year, therefuro great interest is being laken among the juniors. The Upper [aland district is divided inlo two sub- .Hstricts, namely Nanaimo and Cumlierland. The teams entering the competition play elimination rounds in their district, and tbe winners of each district play off to determine which will compete in tlie finals of the cup. That is to say. the winners of tlie Cumlierland district will play Ihe winners if the Nanaimo district. This will also lie considered the Upper Island junior '■hanipionship. Cumberland has three teams entered for this competition, and the ties will be drawn for at this meeting. It is expected that many of tlie 2nd Division teams will be entered for the Brackman-Ker cup in senior circles, it is understood that Cumberland will have two teams entered, Cumberland United and Cumberland City. Mr. N. Revis, member of the Upper Island executive, will.attend tbe meeting at Nanaimo. JUNIOR SOCCER TEAMS TO PLAY TftlAL (JAMES EDWARD ROBINSON i'hone 121 Box 33 Maryport Avenue, Cumberland. WHY WE SELL MADEIN CANADA SHOES The mission ol' this -store is to serve tin: best Interests of its customers. This means tlie besl looking, Hie bcsl wearing shoes, tit the lowest possible price. Shoes Unit are imported come a lung distance. On them, of course, we must pay duty, which adds noihing to their value, but only to their price. Therefore, we sell only Maf.e-in-Canada Klines. These shoos are the product of the best i anadlan brains and organization. We know their quality and how perfectly BUlted thoy are lo Canadian conditions and requirements and thai pricos are fair and In accord with tlieir quality and grade, We ■ il Made-ln-Cni ■'■•• Footwear with Un; full conviction Unit In so doii'i' v ii offer our en mi -is the best value possible, and a variety of pros! is we tun recommend*and Btand firmly behind, HERE ARE SOME SPECIALS IN SHOES THAT ARE PRICED RIGHT MEN'S 1 DCTOli SPECIAL In Black and Tun; lenlher <PQ (?n lined ii. Ideal shoe for everyday wear. Reg. $10.76. Now WO.OU HOYS' AM 01,111 I.I'ATHI*!'. SCHOOL SHOES Sizes 1 to 5. Re,';,U,: seller at $6.60. Now on snle nt HOYS' SU i •-. ,1. VI nnd li. Regular $4.50 value, On sul" $3.90 $3.25 THIS IS A SWELL SHOE FOR HARD WEAR Suitable for Ladies or .Misses who are looking for a shoe to give satisfaction. This shoe was selling a short time ago at $7 We arc now oiTei i; for Sale at Spring Millinery Opening WEDNESDAY, MARCH ht You ure cordially Invited to view llie Beautiful Display. fcr'"B35J5 We are (living a 10 Per I Cent. Cash Discount I on All Shoes * * The Model Clothing and Shoe Store Opposite llie Post Office PHRENOLOGIST AND PALMIST IS IN TOWN This Is addressed to the people who do not believe in palmistry and phrenology. They are not alone. There have been many who did not believe in these sciences, and any of them who have consulted with Prof, Rosen, who Is now located at the Cumberland Hotel, hove changed their minds. If anyone having any personal or business troubles which he cannot settle or solve to suit himself, he will find help by consulting Prof. Rosen. He claims to lie an expert ln bringing peace to the mind nnd determination to the troubled and undecided Individual. Enquiry of anyone who has consulted the palmist and phrenologist will bring forth words of praise for him. He will tell yoa the past, present and future, and will be here for a few days. .Will he pleased to make private calls. Prof. Rosen is now located at the Cumlierland Hotel and will he here for a few days only. Do not miss this great opportunity. Prices for readings, $2, $3 and $5. Dillon Hay Grounds Are In Good Condition for ('nine on Saturday. The selection committee of the Cumberland nnd District Junior Soccer Leugue has decided to piny off the trial games which were previously advertised but had lo lie postponed owing to the snow. It has been reported definitely that tlie Union Uny football grounds are in excellent condition for football, and arrangements are now completed to play No. 2 lenm nnd No. 2 team on Saturday, llie winners of this game to play against No. 1 team on the following day, also at Union Bay. Both games are scheduled to start at 3.III! p.m., with Mr. Jones in charge. The motor hus to convey the players of No. 2 and No. 3 teams will leave the Post Ollice nt 2.30 p.m. Saturday. Bevan members of these teams will come in on tlio 2 p.m. workmen's train >o connect with tlle bus. The winners of this game and players of No. 1 team will leave the Post Ollice on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. The arrangements are similar lo Saturday's game. No. 2 team will play with the Cumlierland Junior colors (green). No. 3 team will play in the Union Bay colors. Saturday's winners will play in Union Bay colors against No. 1 team, In Bevan colors. ' Team for Saturday's Games No. 2 TEAM.—Fouracre (II. S.l. Robertson (B.), Walker (C), Marshall (U. B.), Mitchell (C), Fielding (B,), Auchlnvole (U. B.), H. Strachan (C), Keenan (B.), Watson (H. S.), Searle (U. B.). No. 3 TEAM.—Boffy (C), J, Stevenson (H. S.), H, Stewart (II. S.), Williams (B.), Johnstone (IT. B.), Lockhart (C), Parks (B.), Jones (H. S.), Aitken (B.), Michell (II. S.), Freloni (C). Sunday Game. No. 1 TEAM.—Walker (B.), M. Stewart (C), Auchlnvole (U. B.), Reid (H. S.), Mazzollne (U. B.), Fnrmer (C), Jones (H. S.), Nakamura (U. B.), Campbell (U. B.), lt. Strachan (B.), Burns (H. S.). The letters in parenthesis indicate: (B.), Bevan; (C), Cumberland; (H. 3.), High School; (U. B.), Union Bav. Bank Customer; "I want to rent a safety deposit box; what sizes do they come ln?" Cashier: "Pints and Quarts." JUST ARRIVED Crockery, Enamel and Aluminum Kitchen Ware DINNER SETS ^ TEA SETS BERRY SETS WATER SETS PLATES, all sizes BOWLS, all sizes .JUGS, ull sizes STONE CROCKS STONE BEAN POTS , BOWLS Etc. KETTLES TEA and COFFEE POTS SAUCEPANS FRYING PANS DOUBLE ROILERS ROASTERS WASH BOILERS WASH BOARDS BROOMS SCRUB BRUSHES, Etc. Specials for the Week S-lb. Box of Plain Sodas $1.35 8-lb. Box of Salted Sodas $1.35 Canned Corn, 15c tin 7 for $1.00 Canned Pears, 35c tin 3 for $1.00 Canned Pineapple, Libby's, tin 30c Burns & Brown B. & B. GROCERY STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. ss Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B. C. SECOND-HAND CARS We have several exceptional bargains in second-hand cars. Prices Right. Easy Terms. Blunt & Ewart, Ltd. CourtTLneaT FOR RENT FOR SALE—1 CONGOLEUM RUG, 1 Extension Table and 1 Rocking Chair. Apply to Mrs. Geo. Peacock. 1-7 FOR SALE PRIVATE GARAGE Apply T. Mordy. FOR RENT- 1-7 AGENCY MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-CLASS Flavorings wants local agent, Must have best of references. No capital required. Splendid opportunity for lady or man of ability. Write Dox 2466, Montreal. 1-S Every Crust ant) Crumb of it is Good for You Bread is a food that deserves to be eaten to the last crumb. It has such a big measure of nourishment in it. Snowy slices of Bread are thoroughly satisfying for break fast, dinner and supper every day. The good flour and good yeast we use are grain products containing food elements actually necessary to life. Bread is your Best Food—Eat more of it. HALLIDAY'S BREAD is the bread that always builds and satisfies. THE NEW HOME BAKERY Punsmnlr Avenue • Cumberland BE A WELL DRESSED MAN -YOU ARE JUDGED BY YOUR APPEARANCE Come in and see our large assortment of Spring and Summer samples. The best Tweeds, Worsteds and Serges, made to measure at prices that defy competition. ALTERATIONS, CLEANING AND PRESSING CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO FYVIE AND DKON HICH-CLASS TAILORS Cumberland Ilo-Ilo Block A Sure Sign. "Does O'Neil own his house or does he rent it?" inquired one neighbor of another. "Rents lt!" was tho decided re- ponse. "How do you know?" "Ile strikes matches on the paint." P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND • - B. C. MP.,.. y Old Highland ^> WHISKEY Supplied to the P. & O. Steamship Line for over twenty years; to his Majesty's Ships; to many exclusive Clubs and Officers' Messes all over the world. ASK FOR CATTO'S. For Sale at Government Liquor Stores :J
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