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y- ■"5^ CUMBERLAND ISLANDER W8I fl , - .- With which it consolidated the Cnmberland News. 2* FORTY-SECOND VEAR—No. 5. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1923. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. NEW SEAM BEING DEVELOPED AT No. How Coal Seam to be Developed Shows Oood Quality Conl—Tenders Being Celled immediately. A new seam of coal has been developed below the upper seam which has Just been abu.u'.oned In No. 5 mine. The coal also extends throughout the area known as tho Farm. It ls the Intention ot the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited to proceed with thc development of this seam at once. Boreholes already down show this seam In workable thickness over an area of more than Iwo square miles. Tenders Now Being Called Tenders are now Icing called for thc driving of two rock slopes to tap the seam. The haulage slope will be about 535 feet tn length aud will be 12 feet wide and 7 feet high In the clear. It will be driven on a pitch of about 17 per cent. The air slope will be about 200 feet In length and will pitch 50 per cent. This slope will be 10 feet wide and 6 feet high. The analysis of tho coal core taken trom the various boreholes show that the quality of this coal ls fully equal to No. 4, the ash percentage in most cases being slightly lower. Tenders will cloBe on February 10, and lt Is the Intention of the Company to immediately proceed with this work. JOSEPH ZANINI OF THIS CITY MARRIED Wedded .Miss Marian Bllton, Nanaimo, There Saturday. BROTHERS MEET ON STREET BUT DON'T KNOW EACH OTHER Robert Vans, Old Timer Here Passes His Brother on Street After Absence ol Forty Years. A remarkable coincidence occurred at Courtenay last Saturday when two brothers who had not seen each other for forty years passed on the street, each looking for the other and neither one being able to recognize the other. The two brothers were James Vass. of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Robert Vans of Sandwick, li. C, the latter an old time farmer of tha district and the father ot Mrs. Jnhn Thompson of this city. Tbe meeting resulted from the fact that Robert Vass ot Sandwick, contemplating a visit to the Old Country, wrote his relatives there, he nol having communicated with them for a matter of forty years. His address was forwarded to hia younger brother, James Vass, of Cheyenne. The latter on receipt of this information immediately set out to visit his long lost brother without notifying him of his intention. Looking for Each Other. On his arrival at Victoria, James Vass wired his brother in Sandwick he would arrive ai Courtenay on the train the same day. Robert Vass hastened to meet the E. & N. train at Courtenay to meet his brother, but his search was In vain for he did not recognize anyone on the platform that left the train. The brothers passed each other on the station platform, but the hand of time had wrought changes they were unable to penetrate. Pass on the Street The scene then changed to the streets of Courtenay where each were making efforts t> find the other and on several occasions were not far apart. James Vass then located the direction of hia brother's farm and started to walk, carrying a suitcase. Robert Vass had by this time given up hope and started home with his horse nnd buggy. They met on the country road where fate designed they simply could not escape each oilier—two brothers, after forty years and a very happy reunion It was. A pretty wedding was solemnized lu the Wallace Street Methodist Church, Nanaimo, Saturday evening when the Rev. Mr. Ewlng united In marriage, Marian, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bllton, of Nanaimo, and Mr. Joseph Zanlnl, of this city. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown ot taupe crepe de chine and white trimmings, wearing a hat of fawn straw with fawn und blue cherries, and carrying a shower bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair fern. She was attended by Mrs. James Bllton as matron of honor, and Mr. John W. Bllton was best man. The former wore a becoming gown of pink satin with mauve lace trimmings, wearing a white hat, and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride's parents, where a reception was tendered to some fifty guests. • Honeymoon on Mainland. The grooms gift to the bride was a hundred dollar Victory bond; to the bridesmaid, a manicure set ot French ivory; to the groomsman, a shaving set. Mr. and Mrs. Zanlnl were the recipients of many gifts. The honeymoon Is being spent on a tour of the mainland cities. Spud Growers Celebrate Victory at Courtenay King Spud Is Centre of Attraction at; Nish. He tuld of the enormous pota llttuquc; Where Jubilant drawers Meet. COURTENAY.—On Wednesday night at the Courtenay Hotel there was held one of thoBe events that give Impetus j Den Hughes and response made by Mr. toes grown here in the early days. He also made a plea for Intensive cooperation with the Comox Creamery. Supported the (rcuniery. "Tho Guests" wns proposed hy Mr to any organization. The Comox Valley Potato Growers' Association Theed Pearse. The toast to "The Comox Creamery" was proposed b> met around the festive board to cele-! .Mr. S. II. Hopkins, who spoke In a brato the magnificent victory achieved manner Hint left no doubt In the minds at the BrltlBh Columbia Potato Fair, of the guests of the evening as to the held laBt November at the city of i value of the Creamery to the district Local Lad Assists in City Rescue UNION BAY WHARF Shipping for Weill Ending February » Ellen McNeil . Coastwise Orey Victoria Chieftain Coastwise Esdud Coastwise Cheerful Coastwise Charlton Hall United Kingdom Beatrice Vancouver Prospective Coastwise Annacls Coastwise Coxehestt New York Prosperatlve Coastwise Active Coastwise Dix New York FIRST AID WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE The St. John's Ambulance Association will hold a whist drive and dance In the O. W. V. A. Hall Saturday, Februnry 3. Whist commences at 8 p.m. Everyone Is invited to come and have a good time. Geueral admission, 25c. Val Dalby, Son of Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Dalby, Royston, Takes Part lu Heroic Vancouver Rescue. A detailed account of the Incident appearing in Thursdays issue ot the Vancouver Daily Province reads as follows: Plunging through the broken Ice to the rescue of a companion who had fallen Into the freezing waters of the Lost Lagoon, Coal Harbor, Wednesday afternoon, Jack McPherson, captain of Ihe Varsity hockey team, assisted by several other University students, saved the life of Ralph W. Evjen, 1362 Twenty-second avenue east. McPherson supported Evjen, wbo could not swim, for ten minutes until ropes and knotted scarfs could be passed to them over the breaking Ice. He refused to permit any attempt to be made to get him out of the water until Evjen had been hauled to safety. Godfrey Groves, of Kelowna, another student, distinguished himself ln the work of rescue, risking his lite In his efforts to reach the pair In the water with planks, sticks and ropes Improvised from scarfs. He went through the Ice and succeeded In getting out only after a desperate fight Two Broke Through. While Evjen was struggling In the | water George Cox, Varsity student, of Kamloops, broke through the thin lee I at another spot on the lagoon but was rescued without much difficulty. While a number of students, including the girls of the party, took part In the work of rescue, those whose efforts attracted particular attention were, In addition to McPherson and droves, Eric Lazenby, Peter Demldolf, F. S. Morgan, Walter Broanfoot and Val. Dnlby. It was late afternoon when the accident took place. A number of students were practicing hockey and skating over Ihe surface of the Lob! Lagoon In the shade of the trees near the southwestern side where the Ice was stronger. Ralph Evjen skated out (Continued on Page Seven) Grand Forks. When It Is considered that the district display of potatoes that was sent from Comox won 792% points ln a possible of 800, the jubilation of the members will be understood. When a potato scores 99% points ln a possible of 100 It as near perfect as a judge can estimate. These were some of the triumphs of Comox at the Grand Forks Fair. Comox certainly proved Its pre-eminence as a potato growing district, so It was only natural that those who had participated in this splendid victory should gather to felicitate the Association. Mr. George C. Bigelow, President of the Comox Valley Potato Growers' l Especially had it been useful to the potato growers because they had found a market for the potatoes produced here and the finding of thai market had not cost the producers one cent. When thc fruit growers were otuck the Creamery had come to their assistance with a canning plant. The Creamery was the hub of thc agricultural Industry in the Comox Valley and should be supported to tlle limit. Mr. Wm. Urquhart responded and made a vigorous appeal to the people of the Valley to support the Creamery, financially as well as morally and cooperation from every angle was a PRESENTATION OF LOCAL VETERANS' CASE BEFORE THE ROYAL COMMISSION necessity. The Creamery had advanc- Assoclation, acted as toastmaster, his N ™ry rapidly and the produce from opening remarks being words of welcome to those in attendance. He proposed the flrst toast which was that to it controlled thc market in certain places. People will talk co-operation but when financial assistance is need- 'The King,' after which the National; e« Bome o£ them would rather PrMent Anthem was sung. Mr. Tice, Potato Specialist of the Department of Agriculture, was then asked to address the banqueters. He extended congratulations to the members of the Association and spoke ot the honors attained at Grand Forks which he Baid had been mainly attributable to the excellent work of the secretary, Mr. H. P. Allberry. It was an outstanding success and gained solely through the grandest exhibit of potatoes that had ever heen got together by any district In the province. While success had come to Comox this year the \Ictory should not be held too cheaply for their money to promotion schemes put i up to them by men from outside the district and the money thus Invested was nearly always lost. Investment in the Creamery Is what is needed In support of the district's greatest asset, where some returns can be realized. This was the last toast, but before closing the banquet Mr. Bigelow paid tribute to Mr. Tice for his untiring energy and work 111 organizing the potato growers ami assisting in keeping the organization on n firm footing. Muny Present, Those who sat down to the banquet P. Allberry, Wm. Duncan, Wm. Urquhart, J. Blackburn, K. Willis, W. T. there were other districts, runners-upl table were Messrs. G. ('. Bigelow, H. ln the recent Fair, that would press harder than ever next year. He mentioned the Windermere district and Baker, W. R. Hunter, T. Hopkins. Alex. Bald that the potato growers there Urquhart, Ed. Embleton, A. Salmond, were going to try and make Comox H. Gamlen, Capt. G. R. Bates, Capt. F. the runner up In future exhibits. The G. Llddle, W. J. C. Church, W. Gee, It. speaker told of success gained by by Stephens, G. Edwards, J. N. McLeod. British Columbia seed potatoes that Theed Pearse, Secretary of the Cour- had been sent to the State Experimental Farm In Colorado, U. S. A., and after competition with the whole of tenay Board of Trade; R. Ourney, F. McPherson, W. Eudle, J, Carwithen, C. Carwithen, S. Idlons, C. Idlens, R. K. the North American continent these ' Donaldson, Joseph McPhee, R. U. Hur CARNIVAL DANCE AT GAIETY THEATRE NEXT TUESDAY Mr. F. R. Fraser Biscoe, manager of the Gaiety Theatre, Courtenay, Is wasting no effort in order to make the carnival dance on Tuesday night a thorough success. The Gaiety Is one of the nicest dance halls we have In the district, coating thousands of dollars to construct, being equipped with a good hardwood floor—an Incentive to all dancers to enjoy themselves. Refreshments will be served a la buffet style at a nominal charge. This will be much appreciated by all as It will not be necessary to leave the hall to obtain them. Dancing commences at 9:30 o'clock. potatoes had given the best results. There waB no reason why seed should not be grown ln the province for home use and an endeavor made to secure a market elsewhere, particularly In the United States and although at the present time there was a duty ot $10 a ton against potatoes going into the States, he was hopeful that this would be done away with. Even If It were not be thought that It would not deter those who wanted the best seed from getting it. He then, ou behalf of the Department of Agriculture, made thc official presentation of the Grand Challenge Cup which had been stand ing majestically in the centre.of the table surrounded hy championship spuds. Mr. Bigelow received the Cup on behalf of the Association. Use Certified Seed. After the presentation G. R. Hates proposed to toast to "The Comox Valley Potato Growers' Association,' making n strong plea for co-operation among the producers of the valley. This toast was responded lo by Mr. li. P. Allberry, Secretary of tho Association, who, on rising to speak was handed a great ovation. In his ford, S. H. Hopkins. J. H. Parkin. H. R. Clark, Prof. Tice. Sew Officers Elected. At the annual meeting ot the Potato Growers' Association on Wednesday night Mr. G. R. Bates was elected President and iMr. H. P. Allberry was re-elected Secretary. Messrs. Wm. Duncan, H. R. Clark and K. Willis were elected to the Board of Directors. A fairly well attended meeting of ex-service men and other citizens was held in the G. W. V. A. Hall on Sunday night when the question of providing for adequate representation of the wishes and needs of local veterans before tlie Royal Commission on Pensions and Re-establishment, was fully discussed. Full Information as to the scope ol the Inquiry and methods of procedure were given by Mr. A. J. Fouracre supplemented by Interesting facts concerning reasons for tlie present dissatisfaction with tlie methods of the pensions commissioners. Mr. J. C. Brown, the chairman, called for expressions of opinion from the meeting and following a general expression of willingness to help In the work on hand, called for the appointment of a committee to secure the necessary data for presentation to the commission. The following were appointed: A. J. Fouracre, chairman; thc Mayor, the President of the Board of Trade, J. L. i3rown, G. O. Brlen and W. Leversedge. A meeting of the committee was held •.t the close of the meeting and plans .or the work agreed upon. Some members of the committee will be iu attendance at the G. W. V. A. Hall each evening commencing Wednesday, January 31, until Saturday, February 10, and all ex-service men are requested to co-operate with them in making the inquiry as complete as possible, it is felt that this will be Ihe last opportunity of presenting the case of tlie returned men to the Federal Government and the committee Is anxious to secure as far as possible the views of those att'ected. BRO. M. J. PHILLIPS, VISITS LOCAL LODGE Paid Official Visit Last Friday- Meeting Concluded by Social. Nelson Cook is Victim of Shooting Accident Sunday Brant Hunt on Protection Island Ends Fatally—Accidental Discharge of Vim—Nephew Makes Gallant A Kempt to Save His Life. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COURSE LECTURE The first of the series of tlie Extension Course Lectures to be held in connection with tlie entertainment and literary department of Ilio Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association will bo held on Saturday evening In the lecture hull of the club building. The subject will lie In (illustrated lecture "Poetry of tlio War," by Prof. John Aldington, from iho Department of Libraries. Tills lecture has proved very popular whor ever Prof. Kcdlng- ton has delivered II and from all accounts It will meet with approval bore. From an educational standpoint lure rooms of Cumberland, and with the orlglnnllty and humor of the spoakcr the lecture should lie of great interest, usual modest way he told why fnrmcrs | the subject Is entirely now to the lot- should plant nothing but certified seed It must be remembered that potatoes produced from certified seed were not all eligible to be classed as certified seed, there was a vast difference In grades for which the market price was from (15 for the common potato to $55 for certified seed potatoes, or an average of (30 a ton. Mr. Joseph McPhee proposed the toast of "Comox Valley," going back to pioneer days and telling of the markets of those days and expressing the opinion that the best market for the produce of Comox Valley today Is the northern country and not the big cities tn Ihe south. With co-operative effort It should be possible to have a boat run from Courtenay carrying the Valley produce to the north. Mr. Alex. Urquhart responded, and like .Mr. McPhee, being a pioneer, told of Ihe flrnt sale of Comox potatoes from the farm now operated by him and prior to that time owned by a man by the name of Mc-. REV. CANON VERNON TO BE VISIT HERE The Rev. Canon Vernon, General Secretary of the Council for Social Service of the Church of England In Canada, will pay a visit to Cumberland about February 12 or 13 and will In all probability address a public meeting in the Church Hall on one of those dates. A. J. FOURACRE IS NOW CITY CLERK At a special meeting nf the City Council held In the Council Chamber on Tuesday, Mr. A. J. Fouracre was' appointed City clerk for the year 1923. Nelson Richard Cook, of Union Bay, met his death on a most tragic manner last Sunday on Protection Island Spit when he accidentally shot himself with a single barrel hammer shotgun. Cook, accompanied by his young 19- year-old nephew, Wesley Peters, of Vancouver, were loading their boat after a few days' brant shooting. Peters' gun was leaning against tho bow of the boat and as Cook was loading the boat ho picked up tho gun by thc barrel, the gun went off and ho received the full charge of Xo. 0 shot in the armpit of the right arm, the accident occurring nt 3:3(1 p.m. Nelson Cook and Wesley Peters, accompanied by his son Claud, and Harold Peters In nnother boat loft Union Bay early Sunday morning for Protection Island to engage In a days' brant shouting. One of the latter two fell In thc wator early In the day and they left thc Island earlier In the day. arriving back at l'nion Bay nbout I o'clock. Cook and Wesley Peters remained lo complete their days' sport. About .1 o'clock In the afternoon they decided to bond for home there being several slight snowfalls and every prospect of a blizzard. A few brant had passed over at the moment thoy woro nboul lo embark, Peters wont Into tho boat first, loaning bis loaded agnlnsl thi bow of the boat. "My God, I'm Shot!" Cook followed Peters, who by thlH time wns sitting In the boat with his back turned to the shore. As Cook brought along his decoys and other hunting paraphernalia he picked the gun up by thc muzzle, and In some unknown manner It went off, he receiving the full charge In the armpit of his right arm. Peters, whose back was turned, wheeled around to enquire who hail Tired tho shot and was amazed to hear Cook say: "Oh, My God, I'm shot!" Ho assisted his uncle Into the boat whero he collapsed, practically helpless. Though he knew the injured man was considerably weakened through loss of blood he never guessed tho seriousness of tho situation. Drugs limit und Mun 100 Yards. Peters fixed his uncle as comfortable as possible and then dragged tho boat 100 yards to tlle beach, putting out for Union Day as hard as ho could row, when he found the boat leaking so badly he had to return and dump Continued ou Page Eight) Bro. M. P. Phillips, of New Westminster, of tlie Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F. of B. C, paid a visit to the Union Lodge No. 11, I. O. O. F„ here laBt Friday. Several Addresses After the supper there were several toasts and addresses hy the various speakers of the evening, Bro. Wm. McLellan officiating as chairman. The toast to "The King," being of course, proposed by Toustmaster McLellan, was responded to by Bro. Capt. J. C. Hrown. Mayor Chas. Parnham proposed the toast to "Our Guest," Bro. M. J, Phillips, Grand Master of B. C, and welcomed him to our city. Bro. Phillips desponded, expressing his appreciation in a tew well chosen words. Dr. Geo. K. McNaughton was then called upon and addressed the gathering, confining his remarks to a few words on tho general good health of thc district. He was followed by Bro. A. H. Webb, who spoke a few words on the school conditions here. Bro. A. Clclnnd, of Courtenay, Past Grand Chief Patriarch of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, was the next speaker, taking as his theme the aims of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Bro. Phillips Speaks. Bro. M. P. Phillips, Grand Master of B. C, the speaker of the evening, then addressed the meeting. He outlined the condition of the order, stating that it was flourishing both financially and otherwise. He concluded his remarks by stating that lt gave hlm great pleasure to renew the acquaintanceship of two old friends, II. L. Bates, ot Cumberland, and A. Cleland, of Courtenay. Mr. H. L. Bate gave the next item on tlie programme, a song entitled "My Wife Has Gone to the Country," and judging by the applause, he made the hit of the evening. KebeceaJis Thanked. Bro. Beveredge also gave a few remarks in which he dealt with the conditions of the lodge. ! Sister Grnnd Beveredge, D. D., was called upon for a few remarks on behalf of tho Rebeccahs which were greatly appreciated. The ladles were then thanked by Noble Grand Wm. McLellan, which concluded the Initial half of the programme. Those present then adjourned to the dance hall upstairs where music was furnished till the early hours of the morning, the music being supplied by Mrs. W. Hudson nnd Messrs. Plump ■tnd Walker. Bro. McNIven officiated :is M. C. for thlo part of thc entertainment. The olllcers for the ensuing term have Just beeu installed and are as follows: Noble Grand, Wm. McLellan. Vice-Grand, R, Tolmaln, Treasurer, Chas. Watson. Secretary, Fraser Watson. Warden. Wm, Beveredge, Jr. Conductor, John Horbury. Right Supporter N. 0., Arthur Watson. Left .Supporter N, 0., W. Williams. Grand Supporters, P. McNIven and 1. Ereco, Chaplin, II. Parkinson. Inside Guard, R. Walker. Outside Guard, A. Gray. UNION BAY SHIPPING MUCH MORE BRISK Shipping at Union Bay has been much more brisk thnn for mouths pnst The Charlton Hall linn been bunkering, she is an ox-army transport UBOd in (ho Filipino war, but now owned by a subsidiary company of tho U. S. Steel. She Is In charge of Capt. Plokering, who had been with the White Star Lino for twenty years boforo bo took over the Charlton Hall. Capt. Pickering Is only ono of many Uritish mustors who have been signed by tho U. S. Steel. Thc Ecmdyk, a Dutch bont sailing out of Antwerp, ls expected at the beginning of next week. She is coming here from Holland and the United Kingdom, and Will take on about a thousand tons of coal. The French boat Alaska Is being coaled by scow, the fuel being token down to her nt Vancouver. The Alaska belongs to the direct line between France, thc United Kingdom and tho Pacific Coast. Thc offshore Shipping Board vessel, the Couxet, was ln on Friday night A six thousand-ton Blue Funnel bont, the Taltliybius, was In on Saturday to take about two thousand tons, so that for the next week or two Union Bay and tho mines will bo busy. TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1923. E£= Campbell River, B. C. FREE DRAWING Saturday, March 31st Complete Long Distance Radio Set One Ticket FREE with every $2.00 Cash purchase (30 days equals cash) H ASK FOR YOUR TICKETS AND KEEP THEM Campbell River Trading Co. Listen to our FREE CONCERTS Wednesday and Saturday Evenings from 8 to 9.30 Campbell River News Sew Landing. J. li. Shaw, engineer of the Public Works Department, Victoria, was at the Rivor last week taking soundings in connection with the new landing to be built there. The contract has been given to Frank Gagnc, of Valdez Island, and work will be commenced immediately. ss ss ss Mr, Win. Stewart, insurance agont. of Vancouver, spent a short time here on Ills return from Elk Bay. ss ss ss From Duncan. Mr. A. II. Coulter, ot Duncan, representing the Delco Light Company, visited Campbell River last week. « * .:. Loses Finger. Mr. Fred Jepaon, of tho 1. T. Camp, was admitted into thc Hospital Inst Sunday for the purpose of having the second linger of his left hand amputated. Mr. Jepaon bad the misfortune to run a stool splinter In his Anger Inst fall, causing blood poison, for which ! iio was treated at tlie C. R. Hospital, j On returning to his duties tbls year bla linger became absolutely useless. In consulting Dr. Shaw It was found lhal amputation wns necessary, ss • ss Falls Font Hoof. U, S. I.owls of Capo Mudgc. met With a slight accident lust Satuday. While building u chimney he slipped j from the frosty roof and fell to the ground. Dr. Shaw was Immediately sent for. Mr. Lewis was removed to the Hospitnl. whero It was found that outside of a few bruises and a bad slinking up, no damage wns done. ss * ss From Vancouver. T. S. Garrett, a Vancouver commer- j olal man, was registered at tho Wil-I lows this week. From Moose Jaw. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Short, of Moose ,low, were visiting Campbell Rivor last week-end. ss ss ss Semi-Monthly Dance. A very enjoyable time was spent at the Pavllllon last Saturday night, thc occasion being the semi-monthly dance, There were about seventy-five couples In attendance. The music waa furnished by the Lawson-Bruuton three-piece orchestra. From Forestry Department, The following, In connection with tlie Government Forestry Department, were registered at the Willows last Saturday: G. It. Nation, deputy minister of lauds; C. It. Warburton, of Port Washington; T. II. Dixon, Comox; Major L. R. Andrews. T. 0. Mulholland. C. S. Cowan, R. Stuart, C. L. Armstrong, W. li. Flunimerlclt, A. 11. Waddlngton and J. G. MacDonald. The above are all rangers of thc department and were on their way to Thurston Hay. where the annua] meeting is being held from Monday to Thursday. • ■> . Purchases "Weatherall." Mr. Wolfe, of Campbell River, has purchased the launch "Weatherall"! from Air. Cecil Roberts, or Qunithlaaki Cove. This launch and the "Kama" should provide the people here with excellent service this season. Theso two launches have good speed, and have accommodation for pleasure, business or llshing parties, Tourists desiring rowboats or eveu- rudos will lie able to procure samo at Iho "Spit," ns Mr, Palntie will have plenty on hand ibis season. • * * Iteciisorlng, The many friends uf Airs. Dr. Shaw will ho pleased lo loam that she is recovering from her rocout Illness, and expects to bo about again in a fow days. • • * llciiirns From Victoria. Air. 0, II. Naden, deputy minister of lands, returned to Victoria by Tuesday's stage after attending the opening of the meeting of the rangers of the Forestry Department at Thurston Bay. ss * ss Licenses Due. Tbe residents of Campbell River and Campbellton will please remember that licenses on motor cars arc due. Same can he had by applying lo Provincial Constable Dawson at Campbell Rivor. * * ! Trapping (.ood. Mr. Jimmy Forbes, of Forbes Landing, paid a visit to the River this week. He reports tho season bo far a good one for thc trappcrB of this district. Hnd >arrow Ksciipc. What might have been a fatality occurred on Sunday last when Harry Furniss, owner of the launch "Sylvia." and Mr. Metcalf. Campbell River's druggist, had a narrow escape from drowning. They were returning after the picture show nnd bad thc moving picture outfit aboard. Coming through Bute Inlet their engine stalled, and as a strong wind was blowing at thc time, their boat was forced on the rocks where it foundered to pieces, finally sinking In throe hundred feet of water. Furniss and Metcalf escaped only by climbing up tlle steep cliff. Tlie only thing lt was possible to save was the ten thousand feet of film. The launch was valued at $1,00(1, and the moving picture machine at $250. No insurance was carried. Furniss and Metcalf returned to Campbell River on Tuesday night. Every fear She Suffered Read afMrt. Ryder'* Relief (rom Eczema—A BRIEF STORY Still another letter for the liquid wnsli for eciemAtfromasuf^rcrwhohtidciironlcattacki —covering her face—winter after winter, Mrs, Joi. II. Ryder of Pleasant Point, St. John Co., N. B., tell^cf tha many dnllnri ipont witli doc- tori, nnd other remedies, of Iter snflcrin? mid dlilijrtirement, winter n'ter winter, uud of her relief'vith nne bottle of 0.1). U. If yon hnvo not ben reading the weekly letters from Canadian mflererei come in and we will tell you of what I). I), n. ims dotteiixht in your own noffchnnrhood, We don't heitlate tOffuitrantee thut the flnt bottle will (rive you relief or your money bad;, Stop lhat itch at once. $1.00 a bottle. Try D. D. O. Soap, too, Jm\\\mmm\WrQ JS^^oJjJ^-'t» ■ft'- .fflE lotion for Slan Di. We Have Moved, and Are Now Situated Opposite the Gaiety Theatre Light Lunches and Refreshments After the Show. Mrs. Corbett's Home Cookery COURTENAY, B.C. OPPOSITE THE THEATRE i/*UJs»»' ■>>* THE PASSING OF THE PANTOMIME Sold by Front's Drug Store Rough Boys Well Leathered (Contributed) We read 111 Old Country newspapers that the death knell of the pnntonilnic has been played. How many will regret it? Ilow muny will recognize Its good work In the past? I would like to cnll to mind the earlier days of the pantomime, us we road of It. It has lain dormnnt for ages until It became Ihe trumpet call of thc Renaissance, when It awakened buoyant with llfo nnd energy. These w Icrful mimes. masking their laughing faces, ran and Jumped their way Inlo the hearts of Ihe people. They were nmong tlle first to work for the people's prlvi- ligcs. They wore thc flrst to dure to take license to say In quips and cranks, capers and jests, what oil previous speakers had been sent to the rack and fagots for. "By their laughing, they helped to blow out tho fires of tho inquisition." It wns tliey, who with their foolscaps made the papal tiara look but a pnper toy; their swords and their arrows of ehigrura slew the many winged dragon of superstition. "Only pantomime"—and yot lo this the old world may trace one of the strongest levers which worked for free speech in those far gone days. "Fashions alter, customs change, In the golden years agono. What was sweet uow soemeth strange, And Is quaint to look upon." The Farmers' Produce Store "Where Quality Counts." MEATS, POULTRY, FISH AND VEGETABLES. Telephone 143. P.O. Box 162 COURTENAY, B.C. S. DAVIS, D« FAMILY SHOE REPAIRER SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Comox Exchange Csturtenay, B.C. COURTENAY SOCIAL NEWS Last Thursday evening the Arden Community Club were hosts to n number of friends at a very enjoyable social and dance. Among those who took part 111 tlle musical programme woro .Mrs. W. Hhllcock, Mr. H. Brlek- nell, Mr. Alex. Mnrtlnlch, Mr. Donald, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Baker, Mr. and F. W. Tull, Mrs. J. Hornby. Mrs. W. R. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Revlc, Mr, Les REGAL Pall Mall- Men's Dress and Work Shoes, in— REGAL FLORSHEIM SLATER LECKIE And other makes in several sizes and priced from— $4.95 Women's Two-Strap Patent Pumps, low heels, per pair Boys' and Girls' Leckie and Sterling Boots, per pair $3.95 $2.95 Modern Shoe Co. COURTENAY, B.C. Moody and Mr. Johnson. These were very much appreciated by all present. The programme was Interspersed with lancing. Mrs. Revle was In charge of the refreshments, and too much can not be said in praise of the splendid manner In which this part of the programme was carried out. Everyone voted the evening a most enjoyable one. 8ATUr.DAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1923, THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER THREE tii. McCLARY'S Electric Ranges Women's burdens for centuries past were heavy because the human race did not know how to lighten them. An enlightened age has gradually brought now labor-saving devices to assist her—the greatest of which is the Electric Range. McCLARY'S ELECTRIC RANGE has exclusive features that further reduce women's burdens, saving timo, labor and anxiety. There is the Protected Element—the Element Is the burner, where the heat comes from. Like other Electric Appliances, the beat ls radiated from wire coils, but the Protected Element snugly encloses these colls ln porcelain to save them from carelessness or accidental upsets. Therefore, McCLARY'S Protected Element busts longer, as acids, moisture and grease cannot harm it. It beau quickly and holds the heat long after the power ls turned oil. The wonderful samless, round-cornered Oven—not a nick or crevice In Its smooth, even, Impenetrable, glassy enamelled Interior, As sanitary us any enameled utensil, rust resisting, cleanly. Racks and rack holders removable. Elements swing on hinges, so that entire surface ot oven is clear for cleaning. The Oven has a 1% In. insulation around the side and a l',j ln. magnesia block Insulation lu the door—this holds the beat tn oven. Roasts and baked foods retain their full flavor. The result Is better baked foods with minimum shrinkage. Warming Oven with small element inside. Signal lights io show whether current for Oven Ib on or off. Switches for elements plainly marked. Extra plu.r for other Electric Appliances. Mercury or Compensating Thermometer. Fuses easily accessible. FOUR TYPES OF McCLARY'S RANGES E. 8.—E. S. C—and E— supplied in the Immaculately clean battleship grey enameled finish, also black Japan—see all these features—have them demonstrated to you at Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. NOTICE WHEREAS certain mischievously inclined persons have tampered with tbe valves of the mains of this Company, thereby allowing a considerable amount of water to run to waste, we therefore wish to point out that It Is a serious offence to tamper with such valves, and should the offending parties be apprehended, they will be prosecuted to the very fullest extent uf the law. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATERWORKS COMPANY, LIMITED THROUGH SERVICE TO EUROPE OR EASTERN CANADA ON THE CONTINENTAL LIMITED Leaving Vancouver 7.45 p.m. daily. Compartment Observation Cars. Standard and Tourist Sleepers Alternate Route via Grand Trunk Pacific Steamships! to Prince Rupert and Rail Line i BOOKINGS ON ALL ATLANTIC SAILINGS Canadian National Railiuaqs Full Information—apply to E. W. Bickle, Cumberland Did you ever "hold the line?" That is, hold the receiver to your ear for what seemed like hours, while someone you had called up looked up papers or other things to answer your enquiry ? When you are called by telephone and must take time to look up something, it is better to say "I will look it up and call you." This little courtesy will not only prevent the caller from becoming impatient, but will release both lines for other calls. British Columbia Telephone Co. tt tt The Superior Grocers Where Most People Trade Just Arrived, a full line of Perrin's Biscuits The Quality Biscuit MUMFORD'S GROCERY "THE SUPERIOR GROCERS." T. H. Mumford : J. Walton WINDOW SHADES Are what you will soon require to protect your carpets and curtains from the sun. We have them in 24, 27, 36, 37, 41i/2 and 47<4 inch widths. Odd sizes made up without extra charge. See them at Jeune's Furniture Store Opposite the Double Arrow Sign. PHONE 144 COURTENAY STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor 1 -■■♦ Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. . Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B. C. Direct v. Indirect Taxation Problem )-i LUMBER ALL BUILDING MATERIALS, MOULDINGS, SHINGLES, WINDOWS AND DOORS, HIGH GRADES AT LOWEST PRICES. We Deliver to Anywhere with Very Short Notice and Cheap Charges. Ring up for Quotation at Our Expense. Royston Lumber Co.Ltd. R. R. No. 1 Cumberland Phone 159 Night—131-X Courtenay Quite a rumpus le being raised ln certain quarters over tbe Imposition ot the two-cent stamp tax on receipts given for amounts of ten dollars and over, and recently an attempt was made to stampede the Dominion Government into refraining from putting this tax into effect on January 1st, as it was authorized to do by Parliament at Its last session, this attempt taking the form of an organized deluge of telegrams of protest addressed to the Prime Minister and all to be delivered to him thc same day. Whatever may be said for or against this particular tax, it is neither new In principle nor, as a matter of fact, new ln this particular form. Stamp taxes on receipts arc In vogue In many' countries. They arc not even new In Canada, because, many years ago, before the war laid such a huge burden of debt on the Dominion, this form of taxation was ln effect. When the :<tamp tax on cheques was inaugurated there were complaints, and these were renewed when the graduated cheque tax, based on the amount for which a cheque is drawn, was put into force. Popular With Politicians As a matter of fact, whenever any system of direct taxation is adopted there Is public comp^^t, although, when the subject 0' taxation Is discussed In the abstra t, nine out of ten people will be foun' to frankly admit that direct taxes are the fairest and least expensive form of taxation. Tho trouble ls that, in the case of direct taxes, people know they are paying taxes, whereas when the taxation Is imposed through Indirect methods people are In Ignorance of the amount of taxes they are paying, and frequently do not realize they are paying taxes at all. It is for this reason that Indirect taxation is always popular with politicians, even though the result Is to Impose heavier taxation than AN INTERVIEW WITH PROMINENT THEATRICAL MAN Theed Pearse BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC l'nion Bay Road COURTENAY, B. C. W. T. GOARD PIANO TUNER Factory Experience Leave Orden at Marshall Music Co., Cumberland and Courtenay. J. SUTHERLAND GENTS' FURNISHINGS —Agent for— PANTORIUM DYE WORKS VICTORIA, B. C. The Largest and Most Up-to-date Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment on Vancouver leland. We Clean or Dye all kinds ot Ladles' and dents' Wearing Apparel, Household Furnishings, etc. Drop ln and see Mr. Sutherland, our Agent In Cumberland, who will advlae you on any work you wish to have done. Our Work and Service Will Please Ton ti 11 PANTORIUM DYE WORKS VICTORIA, B. C 1 Phone MM D. Campbell's Meat Market My endeavor is to please my customers, and that with best "Service," reasonable prices, and best and freshest quality of goods. Fresh and Cured Meats, Vegetables and Fruits D. CAMPBELL Cumberland, B, C. W. J. MALCOMB Famous Character Man ot the Old School. JO-TO COMPANY: Under God, Jo-To saved my life. Why, man, I had suffered tortures from stomach trouble for thirtj years. I had five X-Ray examinations made of my stomach and three doctors told me I had ulcers there that would finish me. For two years and eight months I never did a tap of work and what I suffered no one will ever know. During this period my wife and I lived on $350 and the generous assistance given us by the Elks, of which lodge I am a member, I fell away in weight from 263 pounds to 130. Just think of that for a man of more than average height. Why, man, I was dying, andl was in a condition that I did not1 care how soon it happened. Then I happened to try Jo-To. I was in such agony that I would have taken anything, and you can fancy how happy I was when I found that Jo-To relieved mc. I took the first' box and as I continued to improve I took four more before I was hack' to the normal. Now look at met I weigh 180 pounds and feet like a boy. Why, the benefit to my nerves was wonderful. It used to be that I; would feel like screaming if I heard a scratching sound, but when you1 came in, do you know what I was doing? I waa filing a thin piece of steel to make a key, and the rasping did not bother me a bit. Let me tell you something else. My head is now so dear and I feel so active that my earning capacity is wonderfully increased. In addition to my regular work here I carry out little plans on the side that have added materially to my income. In short, instead of dying I am alive in every sense of the word. Go ahead and tell the world about Jo-To. Tell them I have so much faith I would stake my life on its efficacy, for Jo-To saved my life as sure ss God is in heaven. Anybody that doubts this can only write me or come and see me, and I will convince them that it is the truth. The farther you can spread the story the better it will be for mankind. W. J. MALCOMD. Jo-To quickly and harmlessly relieves all stomach distress and suffering such as gas, acid, sour stomach (heartburn), bloating, and all after eating distress. Guaranteed absolutely harmless. Sold at sll drug store*, Is necessary, and, worse still, even though other people are enabled to Increase their personal profits at the expense of the tax-paying public without the public treasury reaping the benefit. Wheu a man draws a cheque for fifty dollars or less and places a two-cent camp on it he knows tbat the Dominion treasury has benefited to the full extent of the tax thus paid by him. The ■mne thing is true ot the receipt tax. N'o private or third party can get any rake-off The taxpayer pays and the Government gets the whole amount he pays. The same holds true of tbe postage stamps he places on letters or parcels, the stamp tax on matches, nnd the luxes paid on incomes. The Proverbial Snowball Hut when a man buys an Imported article In a store costing one dollar, and upon which a Customs duty Is levied he, as a rule, considers he is merely paying the proper selling price of the article. He does not, and In the majority of cases, cannot, figure out how much of that dollar represents the actual value ot the article ln question, and how much has been added on account of the tariff. Least of all does he know how much ot the added price because ot the tariff goes into the Dominion treasury, and how much represents a super-tax Imposed on him by the original Importer, the wholesaler, Jobber and retailer. Yet, If the article In question has passed through several hands before reaching the ultimate purchaser, the chances ure that the amount taxed such purchaser on the score of the tariff Is from 50 to 76 per cent greater tban the Government receives, because each middleman has added his percentage of profit, not on the original cost, but on the cost plus the tariff. Thus the Indirect tax paid by the consumer Increases like the proverbial snowball. Furthermore, the imposition of an indirect tax through the medium of a Customs tariff makes It possible tor the domestic manufacturer and producer of articles of a class similar to the imported article to enhance the selling price of his untaxed goods to a figure approximating to the price ot the imported article. In all such cases tho Government gets nothing at all in the way of revenue, but the I public are paying handsomely Just the 3ame. Take Britain's Example These things are not possible in the ! case of direct taxes, and it Is passing ; strange, therefore, that so many ■ people criticize and grumble over the payment of a direct tax—which, after 1 all, comes back to them in public service of one kind or another—while at : tbe same time viewing with a large degree of complacency tbe moro vicious, and heavier, Indirect taxes ot which the Government receives but a ! part of the total. Direct taxes are infinitely preferable provided Ihey are made as simple as possible, and the method of their col- j lection comparatively inexpensive. j And what can be simpler than the affixing of a stamp to a cheque or re- 1 ceipt, and what could be cheaper—the ' cost to the Government being nil beyond the actual engraving and Bale of > tlie stamp Itself. I Undoubtedly It Is a matter of educa- ' Hon. Before tho war Canada had no direct taxes, except excise levied on lliniorH, tobacco, etc. The Dominions revenue was chiefly derived through custom duties, and so Canadians got ■ lie idea they were tho great untaxed nation of tho world. Great Bri- j lain, on Iho other hand, has always favored direct taxation, and It Is nilmltled Ihe world over that the llrlilsh system Is sound and productive ol great revenue to tho State. It is well that Canada should, more and rfloro, follow Britain's example. At all events, our heavy war debt makes It imperative that we do so for somo I'ousldcrable time ut least. Practice Wins. I A college professor was being rowed ' across a stream In a boat. Said he to thc boatman: "Do you understand philosophy?" "i\'o, never heard of It." "Then one quarter of your life Is : cone. Do you understand geology?" ■ "No." "Then one half of your life Is gone. Do you understand astronomy?" "No." "Then three-quarters of your life Ib gone*' Uut presently the boat tipped over nnd spilled both Into the river. Said the boatmun: 1 "Can you swim?" j "No." "Then your whole life Is jone," HOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1923. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE l.\ THK MATTER OK THK "MORT- UAUES STATUTORY FORM AOT," H.S.B.C. THE END OF HIS ROPE Did you ever watch a furious dog rushing the length of his chain and strangling his throat with his collar— a calf with his face to the stake to which he is tied, forefeet dug into the sod, head low down and bulging eyes —an old horse standing ill a circle of grass gnawed to tlie roots and vainly trying to stretch his tether, to reach a tuft of clover with liis Dapping upper lip? They have got to the ends ot tlieir ropes, poor things. Ever see human beings In the same fix? We arc each of us tied with a rope, and most of us, most of thc time are at Its end. Sometimes It is funny, sometimes It is sad. nnd sometimes it is terrible. .Mrs. Climber has been trying for years to get into tlie charmed circle of the four hundred, but she Is tied by the rope of bad grammar and bad manners, to the stake of a vulgar past. She has clumbed to the last possible step she cart take; she lias come to tlie end of her rope. Young Highflyer never knew he wns tied at all. His parent gave him altogether too much rope. But the otlier day he found one end of it around his neck and the otlier around a gnllows. Somo of Us arc struggling after a seat among the mighty, but our rope only reaches to an alderman's footstool. Some of us are trying to accumulate a fortune, but a too great love or a too great fear of speculation prevents us and makes it uncertain whether we shall even attain a competence. Some of us are trying to make thc world better by inaugurating new reforms, but physical weak- 191C iress, or mental poverty hampers our February progress. The world is full of patient plodders and eager struggle™ who admit with a sigh or lament with a groan that they have reached the ends of their ropes. Their resources are exhausted. They are doing as much—they have gone ns far—as they can. To be human is to be limited—to be tied with a rope. And no matter how long a man's rope is, It has an end. Napoleon. Emperor Wilhelm— all Ihe great men who lived long enough—got at last to Ihe end of their rope. Nevertheless, we should all wosk up to the limit of this cord of circumstance that binds us. Let us strain our hands to the utmost tension. The more we feel them hold us hack, the greater the relief and joy when the third one of the Weird Sisters cuts the thread and lets us go. CHAPTER 1«", 1911. AND IN THE MATTER of that certain Indenture of Mortgage dated April 30th, 1915, made between Ismay Daniel, as Mortgagor, nnd John K. Urquhnrt, as Mortgagee, and being a mortgage upon Lot 1 of Section 36, Map 1532, Comox District, British Columbia. I, the undersigned. JOHN K. URQUHART, hereby require you on or hefore the 31st day of March, A.D. 1923, to pay off the principal money and interest secured by that certain Indenture of Mortgage dated April 80th, 1915. made between Ismay Daniel as Mortgagor, and the undersigned, John K. Urquhart as Mortgagee, to secure repayment of $1,200.00, on the 6th day of August, 1916. and Interest therein mentioned, and which said ln- denturo of Mortgage is a mortgage upon that certain parcel of land and premises situate in Comox District In the Province of British Columbia known and described as Loi 1. of a subdivision of Section 36. according to Map or Plan thereof, numbered 1532. and is registered in the Land Registry Office at the City of Victoria in said Province. AND I hereby give notice that the amount due on thc said Mortgage for principal, interest, taxes nnd costs! respectively. Is as follows, that is to; say: I To Principal $1,200.00 | To Taxes by Mortgagee for years 1915 to 1920, inclusive 125.67 To Interest on said $1,200.00 at 8'.'c from nnd including June 6, 1915, to and including January 1, 1923... 736.00 COMOX TAILOR DYE WORKS CLEANING PRESSING i T. YONEDA Phone 14 Courtenay Auto Painters Bring your cars in for an estimate. Prices reasonable. Work guaranteed. Workshop at thc Condonsary. C. G. WILSON ('nnrlfiiuy British Columbia BABY BUGGIES Thoroughly Ovchuuled. Re-tired, New Wheels, New Hood. etc. E. T. ELLISON CYCLE SHOP COURTENAY Credit 1915— June 30, Credit July 28, Credit July 25. Credit November 25. Credit i, Credit .... April 20, Credit December 26, Credit 1917— December 22, Credit 1918— April 2, Credit July 11. Credit 1920— April S. Credit 1921— 18. Credil June 19J2— April 21. Credit $2,061.67 $ 8.00 8.00 10.00 20.00 16.00 40.00 16.00 48.00 50.00 50.00 109.50 53.40 48.00 Balanc AND Nervousness REMOVED RY CHIROPRACTIC Al Clarke's Residence. Hours: All) linj Between I and ,"> p.m. E. 0. IIAUKEDA1, Chiropractor. $475.90 due, $1,585.77. THAT unless the aforesaid principal money, Interest and taxes hereinbefore set out and contained are paid on or hefore the said 31st day of March, 1923. I shall enter on and sell tbe property comprised in the said Mortgage under and by virtue of the power of sale contained therein. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that payment of saiil principal, Interest and taxes may he made to tlle undersigned personally or mny be made to Mr. P. P. Harrison. Barrister and Solicitor, at his office, situate in tlie Willard Block, Third Street, City of Cumberland, British Columbia. Solicitor for tlie undersigned herein, who Is hereby authorized to receive and accept said principal money, interest nnd taxes, ami to give a good, valid antl effectual receipt, discharge and release in respect thereof, DATED this 19th dny of January 1923. JOHN K, URQUHART, Of the City of Courtenay. British Columbia, the within named Mortgages, To—Ismay Daniel, the within-named Mortgagor, ami 10 all others whom It may concern. Wood for Sale $6.00 DOUBLE LOAD FOR Any Length Requited W. C. WHITE & SON Happy Valley Phone 92R CUMBERLAND HOTEL WM.iM ERKTFIELD, Proprietor GOOD ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland. II. C Veteran's Wood Supply $6.00 HOriILK LOAD for "I Was a Fright!" "Nothing I Could Take Made Me Any Fatter." Any length required. PHONE YOCR ORDERS TO 5-6. Roller Canaries from high-class registered stock. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Reasonable prices. Walker's Aviaries 1(111 DENMAN ST., VICTORIA, B.C Director, International Holler Caiinry Breeders' Ahmh'IuUimi. A NATIONAL INSTITUTION "Up to the time I wns seventeen yenrs old, I believe that I w.is tlie most miserable and unhappy girl that ever lived. Honestly, I was a sight 1 was the most ungainly looking creature you ever saw. I was thin and scrawny—straight up and down. My height was five feet nine inches and I weighed exactly ninety-one and three quarter pounds. No matter wliat hind of clothes I put on I looked like a fright. I was clumsy and awkward, I used to stand before the glass and study my features. I found I hnd a good nose, good eyes and a good mouth, but my checks were BUtiketl and my fnee looked like a skull with a piece of parchment Stretched over it. But nothing I could do or take made me nny fatter. Men rarely even glanced at me. When they did, they merely gave me n casual, amused or pitying look,—an expression which I am sure meant, 'why is a being like thnt allowed at large? I used to lie awake at night for hours at a time wondering why there were so many beautiful girls in the world and I was eo hideous. I met a friend of mineoneday, Elsie W. and I hardly knew her. While she had never been as thin as I was, a year or more ago she ran me a close second, but when I met her she had taken on flesh aud hnd developed inlo a fine handsome girl witli one of the prettiest figures I had ever seen I asked her what hnd caused the big change. She aaid Carnol. She told me she hnd been taking it regularly for the last three months and thnt from the first week of taking it she had begun to put on flesh. 1 was so encouraged by what she said that I couldn't get to the druggist fast enough. I bought a bottle nnd since then I have been taking it regularly. It has made the greatest change in me you ever saw. I now weigh 105 pounds and all my friends tell me wliat a wonderful figure I have and I know that I am admired "■ Carnol is sold by your druggist, and if you can conscientiously sny, after you have tried it, that it hasn't done you any good, return the empty bottle to him aud he will refund your money. 3-6.22 A journal that for over fifty years has grown in public esteem until it has acquired the largest number of readers of any journal in the country In which it is published mny without exaggeration he said to have grown Into a national institution. By the testimony of its readers, hy the testimony of the press of Canada, by the testimony of vast numbers of the thinking population, aud by the! admission of capable journalists and other onlookers In other countries The Family Herald of Montreal, based on its enormous army of readers, oil Its independence aud ou ils devotion to the welfare of tho country, has i come to bo regarded as one of the I .National assets of the Dominion. For thc yenr 1923 the publishers of The Family Herald and Weekly Star: promise their readers better value than ever in the past, with more valued contributors and more resources tn all departments. The plans involve heavy outluy for new features, but thc subscription price will remain at $2W\ per year, the extra expenditure being) undertaken in absolute faith, upheld by the confidence and practical cooperation of more thnn half a million readers, The New Year has opened with i\ rush of subscriptions that has smashed all previous records. Judging hy tho stacks of subscription orders that nt times have threatened to choke the great Montreal Post Office, it would appear that half of Canada had selected The Family Herald and Weekly Star as the best all round Journal for 1923. First Showing This Week of LADIES' NEW SPRING COATS NEWEST STYLES IN LADIES' AND MISSES' NEW SPRING COATS New Spring Goods Now Being Shown in DRESS GOODS COTTON CREPES VOILES SKIRTINGS PRINTS VELVETS * LINENS RATINES PLAID AND CHECK GINGHAMS TOWELS AND TOWELLING MISSES AND CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES AND PINAFORES Ilo=Ho Theatre FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Feb. 2nd and 3rd Ralph Connor's Greatest Story "The Man from Glengarry" A Story of the Rivermen'a Feud Made in Canada, With Canadian Money, and a Canadian Director Wonderful Scenes of the Ottawa River The story is simply but forcefully told and logically leads up to the tremendous climax of the fight on the logs, whirling ever more rapidly to the falls below. "A L 1^ W E T" an Al St. John Comedy Extra! Look! Extra! Round One of "THE NEW LEATHER PUSHERS" Bigger and better than the first series, the greatest short length features ever screened. There are six of them to be shown every two weeks. MATINEE SATURDAY 2:30 P.M. Monday and Tuesday THOMAS MEIGHAN in "The Man Who Saw Tomorrow" Wednesday and Thursday Tom Mix in "Do and Dare" Watch for Jack London's Fish Patrol Stories, Starting Soon. Ttefflls" Meighm <*t Leitrice Joy uae paramount Qi.atu.re, The Miii Who Saw lomorrow' SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1923, THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER FIVF/) 7 *%mm BREAD! Do you eat it for lunch with fresh fruit and milk? Or do you c •; other less nourishing foods.' The way you feel is a matter of the kind of food you eat. Natural foods are the best. Bread is nourishing. Bread with milk and fruit is delicious. Eat right and feel right. Bread is your Best Food—Eat more of it. HALLIDAY'S BREAD —is the Bread that Builds THE NEW HOME BAKERY Cumberland TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER. Pressing • Cleaning • Repairs Telephone 1, • P. 0. Box 1? CUMBERLAND, B. t. New Car Service Car for Hire Day or Night Phone 24 or 100 Cumberland Hotel Ask for Charlie Dalton DR. R. P. CHRISTIE Dentist Office and Residence: Willard Block. - 'Phone 116. Union Tailor U. WATANABE. Ladies' and Gents' Fashionable Tailor Cleaning and Pressing P.O. Box 43 - Cumberland P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND • - B. C Elliott Totty M.R.A.I.C., B.A. ARCHITECT (09 B.C. Permanent Loan Bldg. P1IOXE 8818 VICTORIA, IM. 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 T.WHERRY DOMtSTSTANNER Ben* for pilot Hit ot w or fc—mount In e heads, oto. •21 Pandora Ave-, Victoria, B. C. t RAD IO Special Introductory Offer The Famous Crystal Speaker Complete with Aerial and Headphones $12.95 To the first ten purchasers we make this Special Offer of a $25.00 Radio Receiving Set. Purchasers of this set will be allowed full purchase price should they decide later to purchase our long range set. We Install Transmitting Sets and All Radio Equipment. Phone or Mail Your Order. Northern Radio Co. Ltd. Operating Courtenay Radio Broadcast, C.F.V.C. Phone 162 COURTENAY, B.C. Box 78 GORDON'S GROCERTERIA 20 lb. sack Sugar, tf»-| QA per sack tP J-.t/U Christie's Sodas, A (f _ per tin "rOC Sesque Matches, A A_ per packet rrUv- Cooked Ham, KAi» per lb OUC Cottage Roll Bacon, OK/» per lb Aut Picnic Ham, Ol « per lb tmiLL No. 1 Onions, KA« 13 lbs. for D\)C Navel Oranges, 0(%i* per doz ttOt Fresh Rhubarb, 1 Q « per lb IOC GORDON'S WE LEAD WITH LOW PRICES Wm. Douglas FOR Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS Leave Orders at Tommy's Hardware Store Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers PHONE 11 CUMBERLAND 7 Acre Blocks Some choice 7-acre blocks on sea- front and Island Highway. Excellent soli, close to Royston. $150.00 On Easy Terms 8 acres, 2 cleared, small house,, well, etc. Oood soil. (1,000 cash. Also other small farms. Apply F. R. Fraser Biscoe PHONE M OOPRTEXAY Hospital Auxiliary Disbands For Year The Women's Auxiliary of the support given in the past. Cumberland General Hospital will not, A meeting will be called In January, meet for another year. This was de-11924, when It will be decided whether cided at the annual meeting held on i it will be necessary to carry on the Friday, Jan. 26, 1923. Auxiliary or possibly disband alto- The members expressed satisfaction I gether. at the work done throughout the year, j The 1923 officers will continue to and wish to thank tho public for the hold office for the present. STATEMENT FOR 1922 OF THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF THE j CUMBERLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL Receipts Balance on hand, Dec. 31, 1921 $373.47 Dues 37.50 Fancy Dress Ball and Ice Cream 199.86 Credit at Campbell's 13,75 Tag Day Collections 204.00 interest Paid by Royal Bank ... 12.59 $841.10 Expenditure* Mrs. Lavers $ 2.70 Campbell Bros 167.75 W. Gordon 57.00 A. McKinnon 74.75 J. Sutherland 120.85 Mrs. Joyce 3.50 W. Henderson 21.50 E. W. Bickle 3.25 Burns & Brown 14.90 Hall Rent 12.00 R. E. Frost 9.00 Dance Expenses, Music and Hall Rent 48.00 Stamps 1.00 Balance on hand, Dec. 31, 1922.. 304.96 $841.16 We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have examined the books of the Women's Auxiliary of the Cumberland General Hospital and found them correct as shown above. (Signed) A. McKINNON, f. A. McCarthy, Auditors. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND AMATECR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY Receipts November, 1922— Brought forward $13.35 Members' fees 1,00 Donation from Harmony Club 3.00 Proceeds from concert. November 14 92.20 $109.55 Expenditure Postage stamps $ .50 Envelopes 25 Rent of Ilo Hall for concert, November 14 40.00 Corner Store (malerial for children's dresses for dance) 6.30 Material for hats for dance 1.70 Janitor, Methodist Church „ 6.00 $ 52.75 Balance on hand % 56.80 Receipts December 1, 1022— Brought forward $56.80 Balance on hand, December 31 66.80 January, 1923— Brought forward $56.80 Proceeds from concert, January 21 25.16 $ 81.96 Expenditure "Islander" printing tickets, programmes and advertising concert November 14 $49.45 Lavers, Courtenay, ribbon for children's hats for concert, November 14 2.25 Car hire for singer _ 3.00 Rent for Ilo Hall, concert, January 21 16.00 "Islander," printing, programmes and advertising concert January 21 g.50 $ 78.20 Balance on hand $ 3.7,3 SLATS' DIARY By Ross Furqdhur. Friday—Ma wanted me to carry out the ashes tonite and I set up a job on her nnd sed I wood carrle out the ashes lt she wood go and make me sum candy and popcorn after supper. She up and says You go on ahed and carrie out the ashes and then when after supper comes we will discuss the other matters. She beleavos In the old proverb about Discussion is the best part of Valor. Saturday — 1 Been a woll off man refuse to give a poor tramp a dime for sum coffy this morning. & how did ho no mcliby tlie poor fellow FARM WANTED WANTED—TO HEAR FROM OWN- ers of good farm for sale. State cash price, full particulars. D. F. Bush, Minneapolis, Minn. HELP WANTED WANTED — A MAN IN EVERY town in Canada, to take tiie exclu-j sive agency and sell to homes, a newly invented, fast selling household article of merit. HustlcrB car make good wages. Small amoun| of money required ns deposit. Write for descriptive literature and fill? particulars. Western Manufacturers, 533 Pender St. West. Vancouver, B.C. WANTED-EVERYWHERE IN BRI- Ish Columbia, capable canvassers for attractive and remunerative proposition. Write Immediately to H. V. McKinnon, 907 Rogers Building, Vancouver, B.C. was starvelng for all he new. I ast pa what wood you call a man witch wood never give a tramp or a hobo and ect. a dime or nothing. And he replye and told me he gess you wood call him Bum Proof he gess. Sunday — Erly this morning ma awoke pa up and sed to him Pa you better get up and go down stares I beleave they are a burgular or Bum buddy down stares or sum thing. Pa was about ***£ asleep & he groned a cupple times and sed Tell him we dont want nothing this morning. Ma Is a telling all the nelbor wlmmen nnd she thinks it Is a good Joak on pa. Monday—Lizzy Sella witch Is a ole made lias got a chance to get marryed with 1 one of the polltlshana here In town & she has got Vi a notion to take hlm iii> only Bhe Is not Biiro weather he is after her hart or after her vote. So she dont no what to do nbout it. My private opinion Is she better take him. Tuesday—My cuzzen cum to spend a visit with are famlyand they are Injoylng there visit and pa ls afrade they will like It so well they wont want to go home. But there is 1 nice thing about them they never fuss ami they tawk bo nice to each another you woodent never think they was marryed a tall. Wednesday—If pa dont lose his Job on the noosepaper I am no profit. He got his hed lines mixed up las week and where they was a peace rote about a play give by a yung mans club he got the hed line for a advertlzement witch was (CHRISTMAS NUTS). Thursday—Pug Stevenses ma dua- sent want his sister to study Logarithms because she dussent care for poetry. She thot Logarithims was songs rote about trees & ect "THE MAN FROM GLENGARRY" An Epic of the Canadian Woods. Canadas own production, "The Man From Glengarry," will be the attraction at the Ilo-Ilo theatre Friday and Saturday. This tale of Canadian lumbermen and river drivers, written and produced, as it should be, by Canadians, is brimful ot real life and romance, telling the story of men and women who are real people; it also shows the beauty of Canadian scenery at Its best when nature is resplendent with the.vernal glory of approaching spring. Filmed, as lt Is, on the picturesque reaches of the Gatineau and the upper Ottawa, this wonderful storehouse of beauty has been tapped for its treasures. Thrills there are a plenty, real ones too, not the cheap fakes that are dally shown at some of the picture houses and exploited as bona fide; touches ot comedy relieve always any too tense situations and a heart Interest that stirs one to his innermost being weaves Its glorified and golden thread through the entire web of the story. The cast, carefully selected for their fitness for the characters which they portray, Ib an exceptional one and have commanded unstinted praise from the critics and reviewers In every city where the picture has been shown. Patriotic Canadians who feel It their duty to patronize and encourage "Canadian-made" pictures will find themselves richly repaid in seeing this wonderful pic- turlzatlon of Ralph Connor's strong and virile novel, "The Man From Glengarry." Manager James Haworth, of the Ilo- Ilo Theatre, announces another of the popular series of "The Leather PuBh- ers," starting Friday and Saturday. It Is entitled "Young King Cole," and shows Kid Roberts winning new fistic laurels in ills battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of H. C. Wltwer's series, Reginald Denny, popular and virile Universal player, will Interpret the stellar role. There is no gainsaying the fact that "The Leather Pushers" series ls the most popular short length features ever shown in this city. What Kid Roberts Ib going to do in tbe next "round" Is looked forward to with Interest. However, the beauty of this series is that each one ls complete In Itself. If you miss one you can go on with the rest and not be wondering what lt Ib all about. Denny and Hayden Stevensen, as the Kid's manager, together with Harry Pollard, the director, are giving enjoyment to thousands. Thomas Meighen In a South Sea Island Story On Monday and Tueaday Thomas Melghan will be screened ln "The Man Who Saw Tomorrow." The action in this story takes place in the picturesque South Seas and is considered one of Mclghan's best pictures. Wednesday and Thursday Tom Mix will be seen In his very latest plctore, "Do and Dare." THE STREET CORNER The following is an amusing Incident which gocB to prove how careful one must be in conversing with strangers In the darkness: Iu motoring over that notoriously rough stretch of road which connects Bevan and Courtenay, one of our sawmill managers encountered a pedes- | trlan late one llight travelling In tho I same direction as himself, and offered I hlm a lift which the stranger gladly < accepted. Something like the following conversation ensued: "Kind of rough riding," observed tho ! driver. "Yes, a little," replied the other. "Never experienced such rough rld- , Ing In my life," grunted the man at the wheel, as he dodged a cedar stump for 0 road hole. "Yes, It Is rough, ullrlght," replied tho stranger. They drove on lu silence for a few minutes, then: "Oh, confound this road!" came from the driver, ns he lurched and reeled aruond a rough corner. "It's a wonder Menzies doesn't do something." "Of course, ho can't fix them all at '- one time," soothed the man at his Bide. I "True enough." assented the other, ; as his machine bounced in and out of a j mud hoje, "but these roads are some- j thing fierce. It's time wc motorists j got together and petitioned Menzies , to havo (hem smoothed out a little, anyway." ] "Yes," replied his companion, "they ! seem to need attention," and in a few ; minutes added: "I'll get off here a bit. ' Thank you." "Well, hope you have enjoyed thc j rough ride, stranger, lt certainly has been full ot thrills." "Bumps," I should say," answered the man In getting out of the car, but I may I enquire your name, since I am Indebted to you for this klndnesB." In disclosing Identities, the mill manager found ho had been convoking with SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY K 1923. Latest Financial News Financial and Market News Gathered By Burdick, Logan & Co, Ltd, Over Their System of Private Direct Wires to the World's Market Centres, For the convenience and guidance of the readers of The Islander we list below what competent authorities state to he among the strongest and best managed companies listed on thc New York and Montreal Exchanges: New York. DIv. per Company— share. Canadian Pacific Railway $10 Union Pacific R. R 10 Atchison R. R 6 U. S. Steel 5 American Woolen 7 Woolworth Stores 8 National Lead 8 Studebaker Motor 10 American Telephone 9 Corn Products ($3 extra dividend in 1922) 6 American Tobacco 12 Montreal. DIv. per Company— Bhare. Ogilvle Milling $12 Lake of the Woods 12 Dominion Textile 12 Maple Leaf Milling 8 Bell Telephone t Canadian General Electric 6 Shawlnlgan Power 7 Laurentlde Co 6 Dominion Glass 7 Montreal TramwayB 10 Canada Cement 6 These high grade stocks represent the best In security, market ability and return on the Investment. Vancouver Bond Market Burdick, Logan & Co., Ltd., strongly impress upon holders of 1923 and 1924 Victory Bonds the necessity of selling at the prevailing prices, and re-Investing in long term bonds or sound and safe stocks. Reginald McKenna, Chairman nf London's greatest bank, Is of the opinion that sterling will go to par in six months, and that the Dominion can borrow ln London on a 4V49r basis. This means that In all probability Canada will borrow the money ln London to pay off the 1923 loan at maturity, November 1 next. This indicates lower interest rntes in the near future. Sell 1923 Victory Bonds and re-invest In long term securities Is sound advice. Victory Bond Market. fi*V49'r War Loans 1925 $100.60 1931 100.70 1937 102.25 1923 $101.35 1924 102.35 1927 103.00 1932 103.05 1933 106.05 1934 103.40 1927 103.00 1937 107.60 MINES AMD METALS British Columbia's Great Copper Properties Combine. A special meeting of Granby shareholders, called for February 8 to au- tholze an Increase in the capital stock of Granby from 200,000 shares to 500,- 000 shares, and to ratify purchase of the Canada Copper Company, paying therefor 155,000 shares of Granby. The Canada Copper Company's ore reserves total 10,000,000 tons and Granby's about 5.000,000 tons. The Canada Copper's great 2000-ton mill at Princeton Is to be put in condition to run, and $800,000 is to be spent on the Prince ton property to put It In first class shape. All who know the property feel that tlie consummation of this deal will at last allow the great Princeton property to demonstrate Its real value. Despite the Ruhr trouble interfering with copper exports to Germany, copper sales are holding up, and prices firming. Indications are that copper prosperity is here to stay. The copper business haa had tough sledding, but tho future looks very bright and B. C. should share in the prosperity, New York flash—Spot quotation on lead now 8 cents per pound, the highest since April, 11120. Continued excess of demand over supply. Zinc market a trifle easier at 714 cents. Smelters have 80,863 retorts in operation. Output for December, 42,841 tons. Suggestion for good trade: Confederate war bonds for German marks. Toronto wire—"Conlgas Mines Ltd., possibly the most efficiently managed mine In Canada, recovered $3 per ton out of ore carylng $5.90 in value. Mining cost 99 cents a ton in 1922, milling $1.30 and marketing 71 cents." A mark for B .C. mining men to shoot at. "MoKlnley-Darragh produced 300,- 000 ounces of sliver in seven months of operations in 1922, at a net profit of $100,000." London cable—Extremely heavy do- raand for silver from India. London spot price 67.77 cents per ounce. Two months delivery 65.91 cents. New York—Heavy investment buying In Canadian Pacific, Bell Telephone of Canada, American Telephone and Telegraph and Studebaker Motor continues, Studebaker'a great earnings attracting shrewdest class of Investors. Probability the common stock of Studebaker will earn $40 a share In 1923. Rubber. The year 1923 promises to be one of the most active in the rubber industry. Akron, Ohio, produced 23,000,000 tires in 1922 nut of 36,000,000 for the whole of the United States and Canada. With over 11,000,000 automobiles ln use, and another 3,000,000 new cars sold In 1923, the number of tires needed In 1923 ls 55,000,000 at least. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., of Canada are once again in full swing, and their Ifc. preferred stock is on a regular dividend basis. Goodyear prefer red are still 12V4% in arrears on the' preferred dividend, and this must be paid before the common Btock can share in the profits. At present prices Goodyear preferred (Canada) looks like an excellent buy, as the purchaser, ln addition to tlie 7% dividend, musi eventually get the 12V4'/< arrears of dividends. Today's price is around 87 on Toronto exchange. A large amount of Goodyear preferred is held In B. C. and holders will be glad to hear of the company's improvement. New York—General Electric Company should show 15% on regular stock. Company made remarkable gains in 1922, and have eighty million dollars of unfilled orders on hand. Stewart-iWarner Speedometer now paying 6r/r. per annum. Toronto—Whalen Pulp & Paper Company is considering plans for erection of newsprint mill. Report fnr year ended February 28, 1922, It is understood is being held back until plans for financing proposed mill nre ready for submission to shareholders. Detroit—Detroit United Railway!*, has declared the regular dividend of \i/irh payable March 1 to stock of record February 1. This stock is held largely by Canadians. New York—United Fruit Corapnny (the banana people) net profits for 1922 were $19,000,000 or about $19 a share. The company's cash surplus now is nearly $46,000,000. Minor C. Keith, the president of United Fruit, Is one of the big shareholders in the Premier, British Columbia's greatest gold mine. London—German industrials: The Thyssens, Stlnnes, Krupps, etc., are estimated to have sent profits abroad to United States, Argentine, Sweden, Switzerland and Holland to the enormous sum of $1,800,000,000 gold dollars. The German government lias been unable to taxe theso profits, and British bankers state that if these profits were taxed, the reparations could be paid. French occupation of the Ruhr, where the Stlnnes' factories are located, might solve the reparation problem, If tho big profits are still made, but will the Germans work to produce profits for thc French? Trading on the New York Exchango iu 1922 totalled 262,472,100 shares. Toronto—Tho kind of a Job Sir Henry Thornton has ahead of him, in order to put the Canadian National on a paying basis, may be gathered by a perusal uf the outstanding funded indebtedness of the railways forming the system: Book Value Mileage Can. Nor % 681,822.115 9,900 Grand Trunk 538,549.075 5,308 O. T. P 256,768,407 2.756 Can. Govt 415,438,153 4.6S2 $1,892,577,750 22,646 Of which mileage tlie Grand Trunk has 1,164 miles tn the U. S. Operating expenses are being mot, but Interest charges of over sixty million dollars per annum must yet be earned, and this means about $40 per annum for every family In Canada that must be earned if interest charges arc not to lie paid, but of taxation as thoy have been in the past few years. INDIAN CHIEF TRYING TO INTERVIEW THE KING Chief White Elk on His Mission to King Georgo Concerning B. ( Indians Cannot Convince London Newspapers. Chief White Elk is now In London on a mission for the Indians of British Columbia. 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THE PREMIER LOAF OF COMOX DISTRICT COURTENAY PHONE 154 TEA ROOMS For Results Advertise in The Islander SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3. 1923. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SEVEN 0 1 COME TO THE BIG CARNIVAL DANCE To Be Held in the GAIETY THEATRE COURTENAY TUESDAY February 6th ALSO Don't Miss St Valentine's Eve Dance GAIEli* THEATRE COURTENAY The Following Tuesday February 13th Dancing Starts 9:30 p.m. THE CARNIVAL DANCE Will Be a Merry Frolic Lasting From 9:30 Till 1:30 SERPENTINE BALLOONS NOVELTIES EVERY ONE COME AND ENJOY THE FUN Prices Gentlemen, $1.25 Ladies, 25c Supper, 25c Four-Piece Orchestra Remember the Time and Place FEBRUARY 6th Gaiety Theatre COURTENAY News of Courtenay District COMOX VALLEY FRUIT GROWERS' ANNUAL MEETING At the annual general meeting of the Comox Valley Fruit Growers' Association, held at the Agricultural Hall, Courtenay, last Tuesday evening lt was decided to Increase the directorate to seven in number. The seventh director being duly elected in the person ot Mr. I). Pattison, the successful strawberry grower of Mervllle. It was also decided to communicate with the D'eputy Minister of Agriculture with a view to arranging a meeting for an address by Mr. Boyd Oliver Aaron Sapi's partner, at Courtenay In the near future. Much appreciation was manifested by the meeting for the Invaluable assistance rendered to the fruit growers of the valley by the Comox Creamery Association In the handling of thc 1922 crop. Oreat credit and the thanks of the growers Is due to Mrs. Walter McPhee. Mrs. S. II. Hopkins and ladies associated with them for their untiring services during the jam making season. The 1922 Directorate was unanimously returned for the present year, with the addition already referred to. Members of the C. V. P. A., who were unable to attend the annua! meeting, please note that your 1923 membership fee of fifty cents is now due and should be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, E. Felix Thomas, Courtenay. McBRYDE'S BAKERY MOVING SHORTLY COURTENAY.—Mr. McBryde, the baker of this city is moving his business quarters shortly. He has purchased the store and poolroom on Union Street, previously owned and occupied by iMr. J. Hannay. Alterations aro now under way and lt will not be long before Mr. McBryde will move into more extensive quarters, which should he an improvement on Union Street. AUXILIARY TO HOSPITAL HELD WHIST DRIVE COURTENAY.—It required twenty- lix tallies to accommodate the patrons of thc whist drive that was held last Tuesday night under tlie auspices of the Women's Auxiliary to thc Comox Hospital. Mr. K. B. Dalby was master of ceremonies and Messrs. Wm. Booth nnd Chas. Shannon had charge of tlie refreshment room. Ladies' iirlzes were won by Mrs. Roberts, first; Mrs. Dixon, second, and Mrs. ('.hidings, consolation. For the men the prizes were won by Mr. J. Graham, first; Mr. A. H. Nash, second, and Mr. Theed Pearse, consolation. After cards a dance was held, the music for whicli was provided by Messrs. Everett, Moody and Johnston. MERVILLE LOCAL LAI) ASSISTS IN CITY RESCUE (Continued from Page One) Moved to Royston. Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas have left Kitty Colman to take up their new residence at Royston, where they havo purchased the home of Mr. J. D. Irwin. • , * Cam On, Hurt Fin. We took a stroll around by the School House at the recess the other day. A great game of Ice hockey was In progress. Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Fin and all his pals were thero —and say, didn't they have fun! . . . Things are at a standstill generally at Mervllle at the present. The returned farmer men out here are awaiting the arrival of the Provincial Government delegation consisting of Messrs. W. Wain, W. Duncan and R. \ U. Hurford. This delegation will reassess the value of the farms hero when the enow has gone and conditions are favorable. , * • Visiting Comox, Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, of Headquarters, Is visiting in Comox. • • * Loggers Back, A large number of loggers came up on the Royal last trip, bound for thc Comox camps, which are expected to open up soon. . . . On Comox Run. Capt. Boyce Is on the Comox run for a few trips again. • * * On Royal For Trip. Mr. Joe Knott, the popular chief steward ot the Princess Charlotte, is now on the Princess Royal for a trip whilst ou the Comox route. MERVILLE RESIDENT BURIED MONDAY The death occurred on Friday, January 26, of William Rawllng, a resident of Merville. Deceased wns 02 years ot age and had suffered some (Ime from cancer. The funeral took place from the Sutton Undertaking Parlors on Monday afternoon. Sorvlce was held In tlie Anglican Church, Sandwick, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Fllnton. The remains were Interred In the church cemetery. 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Dalby audi Walter Broadfoot, who were near the open water, seized n board and pushed It towards him. Groves succeeded ill getting a plank to him and Evjen managed to get up on it and make a start towards the shore over the ice, but it again broke and he wns plunged Into tlie water. Dalby, iu making further efforts to reach Evjen went through the ice and wan with Borne* difficulty brought to shore with the assistance of Broadfoot. Morgan, Demldoff and I.azeuliy. I'sed Their Scarfs. Search was made for a rope, but none was available. One of tho young women suggested making a rope ol scarfs and this was done. Seizing Ihe line, Jack McPherson started toward the mau struggling in the water. "Hurry," gasped Evjen, "I can't hang ou much longer, i can not swim." As McPherson skated towards Evjen tne Ice cracked. Feeling It going the captain of tlio hockey team made a leap toward his almost exhausted college friend, and as he rose to the surface he caught hold of Evjen and supported him. One of the party ran for assistance towards Alberni street, where a street car hnd just turned towards the Park entrance. Calling for a rope as he ran the student attracted the attention of tlie street car crew who produced a stout muiiila lino. Crowd Sew Rescue. Hastening back to the ice with the rope It wns passed to Groves, who, wltli several others, made their way dangerously close to the edge and succeeded ln passing it to McPherson, Who insisted on Evjen being rescued to tlie rope and spreading tlieir weight flrst. The line of scarfs was attached on I lie ice the skaters drew angle-wise on thc Hue, whicli Iiiui been twisted about Evjen, who, despite ills exhaustion succeeded lu assisting In propelling himself with the heels of bis skates us he was drawn along on his back. .McPherson was then rescued In a liiiuilar maimer. He won the praise of: all who witnessed the scone. 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Only^ $27.00 CLOTHES OF QUALITY FOR THE PARTICULAR DRESSER SANFORD SUITS STETSON HATS ASTORIA SHOES BARGAINS in Raincoats and special prices in heavy Underwear. Also full line of Leckie school boots. J. McLEOD Courtenay, B.C. WE TAKE CARE OF YOUR BATTERY We see that they are charged and in good working order, and deliver to you when you want them. Our Batteries are standard and give complete service to car owners and others who must have a Battery that Is dependable. Also Dry and Wet Storage nt CUMBERLAND GARAGE A. R. Kierstead, Prop. Third Street Cumberland Chevrolet Call and inspect the CHEVROLET Superior Model; it has proven itself the leader among the light car models for 192 3 in Appearance Economy of Operation and Reliability We have several bargains' left in USED CARS, Chevrolet, Fonls and a Chalmers Heven-paHsenRer. Blunt & Ewart THK COCBTENAY GARAGE rilONK 61 PHONE 01 Moir's High Grade Chocolates FRESH STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND New shipments ot theae high- grade confections arrive every two weeks, ensuring fresh goods all the time. Henderson's JOS. DAMONTE GENERAL DELIVERY mil. Wood und Hoods of An; Kind Delivered to All Parts of District. ASHES REMOVED MODERATE CHAKOES TELEPHONE JT9 TELEPHONE >r Leave Orders at Vendome Hotel. KAX^fi-ttsm shore with but little difficulty. A fire alarm was turned In and a hose wagon with ladders answered the call. FOR BABY "Safety First" Four generations of babies have been kept clean, fresh, fragrant, and free from skin troubles by the uae of BABY'S OWN SOAP ALBERT SOAPS LIMITED Car For Hire nt Reasonable Prices Phone the Cumberland Poolroom Phone 141 Ask for Geo. Mason. Royston Lumber Co. MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Slab Wood (double load) 14.50 UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. first Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electrlc'tjr. WILLIAM JONES. Proprietor. Rheumatism BANISHED BY CHIROPRACTIC See Mc at Clarke's Residence, Near l'nion Hull, Any Day Between 4 nnd S pjn. E. 0. Il.UKEDAL, Chiropractor. EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1823. BE yourself, but be your best self. For this isn't a go-as- you-please season by any means; the deceiving simplicity of the mode unfeelingly reveals every blemish of your figure you have not recognized and concealed with clever corsetry. Let us tell you something of the artfulness of the Type Corsetry that Gossard artistry created. Arrival of New Ginghams .'SsgfJ C.rttte DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS PERSONALS Roland Graham arrived from Vancouver on Sunday on a visit to relatives. SS SS SS Mr. Thomas Graham, general superintendent, Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, returned from Ladysmith on Saturday. ss ss * Mr. W. C. Rickson returned from Vancouver on Friday last. ss ss * Mr. J. P. Hicks, of Victoria, was in town this week on business. * * • Mrs. John Bruce left for Vancouver on Wednesday morning. s s t Mrs. R. E. Frost left for Victoria, Wednesday morning. SS * SS Mr. Joe Watson left for Fernie on Wednesday morning. ss ss * Mrs. H. Farmer, accompanied by her niece, Virginia Elliot, went to Nanaimo on Friday, returning Thursday. Many of tbe younger set have been taking advantage of tbe present cold snap by getting some excellent skating on Maple Lake. Royal Candy Co. Give Us a Trial. ICE COLD DRINKS OF ALL KINDS. HOME-MADE CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES. LUNCHEONS SERVED. SERVICE THE BEST. PHONE 25. CAR FOR HIRE. PHONE 25 NELSON COOK IS THE VICTIM OF SHOOTING ACCIDENT LAST .SUNDAY j (Continued from Page One) out everything possible in order to keep it up in the water. He again started for tlle Bay, making an added effort to reach there as soon as possible. Thinking to keep bis uncle warm, he covered him with his own coat, A few minutes previous to this Cook had mumbled something and there Is little doubt that he died shortly afterwards, although Peters did not realize this. After an hour ami a half steady rowing he landed at Fraser & Bishop's wharf, and made for the home of his aunt, Mrs. A. McLeod, and told them to get a doctor at once, ills uncle having been shot ami had fainted in the boat. Accidental Deatli. Dr. T. L. Butters, of Courtenay was phoned for and upon his arrlvel pronounced lite extinct. The Inquest was held In the Court House at Cumberland last Tuesday nt 7:30 p.m., the jury returning a verdict of accidental death. The jury consisted of Geo. Gavin, foreman; Thos. Rickson, W. Gordon, Joe Dallas, Bert Jones and Chas. Dalton. Funeral Wednesday. i The funeral took place Wednesday [ at Cumberland. Almost every avail- ; able car came up from Union Bay. testifying to the esteem In which the [ deceased was held. The service was I held at Banks' Undertaking Parlors I and was conducted by tlie Rev. J. A. Rowland, Presbyterian minister of Union Bay. After the service internment was made at the Cumberland Cemetery. Tlie deceased leaves to mourn his loss n widow and five children, namely Claud, 20 years; Fernie, 18 years; Walter, 16 years; Jack, 13 years, and Alfred, 9 years. ss ss ss Mr. Vincent Hicks returned to Victoria Friday morning after spending a few daya here. Entertains at Bridge. Mrs. Thomas Graham entertained at four tables of bridge at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. A. C. Lymn was the winner" of the ladies' first prize, and Mrs. Bunbury thc ladies' second. The consolation went to Mrs Christie. Those present were Mrs Clinton, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Dr. Hicks Mrs. Owen, Mr. Dr. McNaughton, Mrs. Jeffrey, Mrs. Robertson, Mra, Cooke, Mrs. Stacey, Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Bunbury, Mra. Walton, Mrs. Cope, Mrs. Lymn, .Mrs. Mumford, Mrs. Newton and Mrs. Frost. Thc ladles' spent a \ery enjoyable afternoon. Bug Panther. Mr, Ed. Anderson and Dune. McNiven have returned from their trapping operations nmong tlie little lakes above Comox Lake. They brought back a big Tom Panther measuring eight feet, four inches. ss * * Mr. A. Paul, of Nanaimo, was In town during the week. .Mr. and Mrs. Dan McLennan left for Portland. Oregon where they will permanently reside. * * s. Mr. Alf Pilling had the misfortune to have liis foot crushed laut Thursday night at work. He will be in tlie hospital a few; days. ss ss *■ ' F. W. Scillencc, of Royston, took over Mumford & Walton's store at Royston on February 1. MISS BIRD Ladles' Tailor and Dressmaker Telephone 123 27 Camp Cumberland, B. C. BEVAN BURNS CLUB HONORS SCOTTISH BAKD .Most .Successful Banquet Yet Held— .Haiiy Attend Festival Held Last Saturday Night nt Bevan. TIGERS MEET SATURDAY The Tigers Rugby Club will meet Saturday night In the club at 6 o'clock. There Is Important business to discuss. Our January Sale Still Continues PIECE GOODS Ginghams in all shades, per yard 37'/jc and 25c Pyjdma Cloth, Special A_r\n Price, per yard fiOC Crepes in all colors, finest QA/» quality, per yard OUC Floral Crepes, a splendid bar- Hf?- gain, at, per yard % OC Figured Crepes, prettily designed, great value at A r per yard Lx.O\, Prints, fancy designs, d»"| A A Extra Special, 6 yards «P1.UU Voiles, in various qualities, \\t\f. from 19c to OXJL Bed Ticking, strong antl serviceable; very cheap, A P _ at, per yard rrtJ<L I The Bevan Burns' Club held their I ilfth annual banquet last Saturday night In the school house there It was even more successful than any of their previous events of this kind and there wns not a dull moment from the time the guests arrived until their departure. This affair, now looked upon here as one of the big events ot tlle year, was generously patronized. In fact, each year, the problem of seating the guests Is becoming more difficult. The banquet began at 8 o'clock, thc lirst item being the welcome address by Mr. J. C. Qttlnn, president and toast- master. A glance at the tables proved conclusively that the ladies' committee having charge of tlie diningroom lind left nothing undone and nothing unprovided, even to a bounteous supply of oat cakes, scones and other Scottish far. Mr. Graham Proposes Tousr. A most enjoyable toast list had been arranged, the prlnolpal speaker being Mr. Chas. Graham, of Cumberland, who responded to the toast to "Tlle Immortal Memory of Robert Burns." His address showed thoughtful and thorough preparation and, being delivered with fervent feeling and eloquence, was fully appreciated. Other toasts were: "Scotland." responded to by Mr. Nat. Bevis; "Canada." responded to by Dr. G. K, McNaughton; Mayor Parnham, of Cumberland ably responded to tlle toast oi "Our Neighboring City," Mr. J. A. Quinn responded to "Our Industries" and Mr. James Walker replied to "The Ladies"; Mr. Brown responded to the toast, "The Town of Bevan," after which Mr. Chas. Graham proposed the "Bevan Burns Club." response being made by the president. Mr, J. G. Quinn. Thus ended the toast list. Songs and selections of n quality Intended to stir the Scottish blood wero rendered during the evening by Mr. Thomas Robertson, Mrs. Boag, Mrs. It. K. Walker, Mrs. J. Thomson, Mr, A. Westover and Mr. W. Faiilds. At the conclusion of the banquet adjournment was made to the dance hall, where Scottish reels and other dances were indulged in until the home-going hour. CUMBERLAND JUNIOR BADMINTON SOCIAL C. Kent & Co COURTENAY The Cumberland Junior Badminton held a most enjoyable social evening 111 the Anglican Church Hall on Saturday evening, January 27, when the members and Invited friends indulged In games and dancing from 6 to 10 o'clock. The Juniors are to he congratulated on the excellence of the programme and the spirit of co-opern- tlon manifested throughout the evening. We understand that there nre suggestions of another party of the same sort later in the season. Refreshments were served about 8 o'clock, and needless to state this part of the evening's fun was freely Indulged In. < SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK Juicy Oranges, QC« per dozen OOC 3 dozen for $1.00 Jams, 1 lb. glass bottles, QK« per bottle OOC 3 bottles tor $1.00 American Sodas, OK/» per package .twDC Mixed Biscuits, OKn 2 packages for <uDC Krinkle-Corn Flakes, KK/» 5 packages for DOC Finest Bulk Cocoa, OA« per lb OUC 2 lbs. for , 55c CANNED VEGETABLES Tomatoes, 2'/o lb. tins, and QK/» Corn, 2 lb, tins—5 tins for »/OC Sliced Pineapple, Of>« per tin smOV> Corned Beef, Of\n per tin OUC 2 for 55c Pacific Milk, 16 oz. tins A[»„ 7 for HOC King Oscar Sardines, A (T _ 2 tins for 401 Horse Shoe Salmon, KK« 2 tins for OOC Sunflower Salmon, OK,f» 2 tins for sUDL Pilchards, V-> lb. tins, OKi* Corn on the .Cob, QKn per tin OOC Marmalades, 1 lb. glass bottles, OK/» Orange and Grapefruit, per bottle uO\> WATCH OUR WINDOWS FOR PRICES AND BUY HERE WHERE YOU SAVE MONEY Burns & Brown B. & B. Grocery PHONE 38—FOR SERVfCE AND QUALITY Auction Sales Having already received instructions to sell numerous articles, it will be necessary to hold another Public Auction Sale in the near future. What Have YOU to SELL? The success of a business depends on the service given. I aim to give the best service and shall continue to do so. E. FELIX THOMAS Auctioneer :: AU Kinds of Insurance :: Notary Public Office: Booth Block : COURTENAY : Phone 151 House Phone: 24-L Why Send to Vancouver for Groceries When We Can Sell You the Highest Class Groceries at the Lowest Cash Prices. The Courtenay Cash Store COURTENAY, B.C. Phone 56—We Deliver. 5 Acre Blocks Between Courtenay and Cumberland Partly Cleared Good Land APPLY P. Leo Anderton hones: 22; Res., 15X Notary Public
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