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THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER rf vinclal. bffiJ»W Mar.H21 With which li consolidated the Cumberland News. FORTY ss-liii—*NO. 7. .1ffl CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLL ARS PER ANNUM High School Students Hear Fine Address By Dean Quainton On the same day that Viscount Wllllngdon waB addressing a meeting ot adults lu Ottawa on the League of Nations, we find Dean Quainton of Victoria talking to the Cumberland High School students on the same subject. Ottawa and Cumberland lie far apart, but the two incidents serve to show how widespread is the Interest that ls being aroused in the League through the appeal of Sir George Foster to get 100,000 membera ln Canada before the year Is out. Dean Qualnton, ln the course of his addresss, emphasized the pari thc League would play and had already played lu the history of the world. Five wars had been prevented since the Armistice, aud although these wars might have had small beginnings lt Is possible that they would have developed and spread in alarming manner. Thc League had also been responsible for taking measures to deal with pestilence and scourges, as well as facing bravely the problem and curse of the drug traffic and thc traffic In women and children. Altogether there were 56 nations in the League, and only Russia and America stood out. What would he regarded by future historians ns one of the red letter days in history was the advent of Germany Into the League. When Germany entered, the Great War ended, was the Dean's opinion. As long as Germany remained out, she could turn round and say that the League was run and ruled by her victors. Now she took her place alongside the other nations and had her voice in the matter. The speaker referred in scathing terms to the "War mentality" of some people who seemed not only desirous that another war should come about but would be very disappointed if ll did not. Supporting the League would help destroy this "War mentality" upon which so many generations had been raised. The vice of "War mentality" must give placq to the virtue of "Arbitration," for only through arbitration could disputing nations agreeably settle their differences.' He warned tlie students against saying that "they did not count." Upon the outlook which the rising generation developed towards* the League of Nations would depend its success or failure. A thing to be guarded against was being "Little Canadians, Little Englishmen, Little Americans, Little Jnpanese, Little Frenchmen, Little Germans" and so on. One could have an International mind ns well as being u patriot. It was the "Little Patriot" who did so much harm. If another ivar came (and It would be far more destructive than the last) they, the students, would be the ones to sutler. It was up to the youth ol* today to see that such a catastrophe did not occur. Public opinion was tlie only thing that politicians feared, and to create a public opinion against war must be the aim and object of the future, lie appealed to the students to study the thing out for themselves and take up the pros and cons for the League in their school debates. The speaker brought in many humorous touches in the course of his remarks, and it is related that upon being questioned by a parent as to how he liked the Dean's address, a certain boy replied, "Say, that guy ls Just great." Which goes to show that the Dean's talk must have made some Impression. CUMBERLAND MEN'S CLUB OCCUPIES THE CELLAR POSITION Owing to "superior" play, the Athletic Club cribbage team managed to win over the Men's Club team by four ! points on Tuesday evening last ln a district cribbage league game. This win enables the Athletic Club to move up one in the table, forcing the Men's Club Into the cellar position. As both teams have now finished all their games in the league, no matter what the outcome of the other games, their positions cannot be altered. Bevan aud Union Bay are tied for top position, but have to play one more match, Bevan journeying to the Bay on Wednesday next, when a most exciting time is anticipated. This ls the flrst year that anything In the nature of a cribbage league has been tried. That it has been a magnificent success goes without saying. The members look forward to the visits to one another and ln every instance during the season just about ,to close, a right royal time.has been had. We understand that a huge social will be held at the conclusion of the season, all teams in the league participating. Bobby Brown As A Trap Drummer Surprises Friends The many friends of Bobby Brown were very much surprised when he took to playing the drums. Thoy were more than ever surprised when he joined the orchestra playing for the old time dances at the Ilo-Ilo dance hall every Saturday night. These dances became very popular, Their popularity increased just as soon as "Bobby" joined as traps, for from the first dance right up until midnight he puis vim, vigor und pep Into everybody. See hlin In notion on Saturday night from 9:00 to midnight, You'll get a surprise. The price of admission for theSO dances Ib r>0c for gentlemen and 10c tor ladles. Notice to Ilo-Ilo Theatre Patrons On Friday and Saturday, February 25th and 20th, tlle Ilo-Ilo Thealre will show a double feature programme, "One Increasing Purpose" and "Whispering Smltlv" Owing to the extreme length of fflne required to screen these features, the management will be compelled to show only one of them at the second performance each evening, that is, both will be screened at the first show while "One Increasing Purpose" only will be screened at the second show. Therefore those patrons desirous o: seeing both there features must be In attendance at the theatre not later than 8:15 bolh Friday and Saturday evenings. The usual weke-end prices will prevail. Improvements To Courtenay Golf Course Drainage Work and Improvements to (ireens Are Making Course A Credit to Comox District Improvements to the links of the Courtenay Golf Club have been going on apace this winter and it is beginning to look as if the Comox District Is to have a real golf course after all. The most gratifying part lies in the fact lhat these improvements are being made by several of the members who are far-sighted enough to realize that a first-class course will soon bc In great demand here, and for this reason are willing to devote their spare time and energies In this direction. A very comfortable and attractive looking two-room club house was erected last summer under the large trees overlooking the fifth green. Naturally the numbers of the different holes will have to be changed, In order to have thc teelng-off place near ! the club house. The sixth and eighth I tees are both very close, and It is ; probable that either of these may be- ! come number one this summer. Im- ! proper drainage on one or two of the greens and fairways Is being over- I come by the laying of tyle drain pipes j and on thc greens where this has j been completed, notably the fifth, a i marked Improvement is already noted. Nearly all greens are being made much larger and smoother, so that this summer tbey ought to compare favorably with those ln other sections of the Island outside of Victoria. Since the thinning of the trees flanking the ditch which crosses the sixth and seventh fairways, an unfair hazard has been done away with and this will assist materially in raising the standard of play. It should he stated that membership is open to any person caring to pay the rather small fee of $20.00 per year, ami It Is hoped that in 1927 a great muny more names will be added to thc club's already growing list of devotees of the "royal and ancient." Cumberland Is fairly well represented on thc membership roll, but lt is surprising Hint more from this city do | not take advantage of the benefits to be derived from the gamo when one . considers that It is little more than a twenty minute run by motor to the I course. The Club has beon In existence ; some five or six yenrs and no player ! has yet been able to claim the dls- j Unction of making a hole In one. To ■ those who kuow the course, especially : llie fourth hole, this is rather surprising. Honor Bride-To-Be | Miss Frances Strachan, who has ! left her position at the Government l Office, was the recipient of a beautiful gift and many mesages of congratula- i tion from her fellow members on the staff last Monday afternoon. Mr. J. Conway, Government Agent, made tho i presentation nnd Miss Strachan neatly replied. Miss Strachan leaves this | week-end for Vancouver, her marriage to Mr. A. Auchlnvole taking place In I that city next Tuesday. Fate Of Home Economics And Manual Training Hangs In The Balance Monday, Feb. 14th. Perhaps the biggest problem which will be encountered thia year ts now facing the City Council ot Cumberland—the problem of raising enough money to meet the extraordinary school estimates as submitted at the regular meeting tonight. It ls generally understood In Cumberland that the School Board has made and ls still making arrangements for the Inclusion of manual training and home economics in the curriculum this year, Involving an estimated expenditure of $5,878.00. The problem of raising this extraordinary amount is now facing the council, and upon the outcome hangs the fate of the proposed two new branches of school study. If the council could be reasonably sure that the Government grants this year would in no Instance be lower than those of last year, there Is little doubt that the school estimates would have been passed tonight, but the council has been led to understand that these grants will be lowered, and by a considerable amount. No assurance in writing has been given to this effect, and therefore until such ls done It is only meet that the mayor and aldermen consider the matter carefully before plunging into an extra expenditure of nearly $6,000.00 When i they are uncertain that this amount will be forthcoming. The Government, has already made a cut ot $10.00 per teacher on salary grants, and this alone means a deduction of $1,600.00 ln the amount received by Cumberland last year. If other grants are reduced proportionately, Alderman Parnham explained that the rate of school taxation will have to bc Increased from the present 9 mills to something like 20 or 24 mills to meet the Increased expenditure caused by the introduction of manual training and home economics. Mayor Maxwell described the problem as one requiring very serious consideration, and was of the opinion that the electors should have been consulted by means of a plebiscite as to whether or not they were 1n favor of adding these two branches of study to the school curriculum. Trustee MacKinnon was present at the meeting and stated that Inspector Patterson would be in Cumberland to see him the following day. Perhaps If the council met Mr. Patterson they could secure much Information on the question of government grants and might eveu persuade the Government to make no deductions for this year at least. Such a course, If acceded to, Mr. MacKinnon suid, would give the School Board the chance to outfit the manual training and home economics classes this year, so that ln future years the only expense in this connection would be the salaries and u few supplies, which the city would And little difficulty In meeting. Tho council thought Mr. MacKinnon's suggestion a good one, and ordered the estimates ($39,763.00. in all) to be tabled until after the interview with Mr. Patterson. They will be again dealt with at a special meeting to be called by Mayor Maxwell. Thursday, Feb. 17th. A special joint meeting of the City Council and Board of School Trustees was held tonight for the purpose of considering the school estimates as submitted to the Council last Monday evening. General estimates wero dealt with flrst, and after some discussion the School Board reduced the former total of $33,875.00 to $31,625.00, a reduction of $2,250.00 These were then passed by the Council. The extraordinary estimates for manual training and home economics proved a stumblnig block, however, and even after these were reduced trom $5778.00 to $4778.00, the Council could not see its way clear to pass them. A motion to reject them was formally passed nnd placed in the minutes book. Mayor Maxwell and the Aldermen were of the opinion that a plebescite should be taken to decide this matter of adding manual training and home economics to the present school curriculum. The request for such a plebescite will have to come, however, from the Board of School Trustees, and they were evidently not In favor of lt. In the meantime home economics and manual training still hang in the balance. What will be the final outcome, no one knows. Inspector Patterson will again be here in a few days and will confer' with the Trustees. Perhaps something tangible will result from this meeting. .SUPPER TICKETS DEATH SUMMONS ONLY ARE LIMITED! YOUNG DAUGHTER OF There is an impression in town that tickets for the St. David's Day supper, concert and dince are limited. Wc are asked to announce that tbere is no limit on the concert and dance tickets, but owing to the enormous amount of labor and preparation involved for the supper, tickets Ior this function only are limited. It you have not already got your ticket, you are advised to do so as early as possible. Tickets may be obtained from "Watty" Williams, Derwent Avenue, phone 26; Mrs. A. G. Jones, phone 156L; J. D. Davis, Townsite, phone 176M; and D. Morgan, Happy Valley Road, phone 92Q. Remember, supper tickets only arc limited. MR. and MRS. LAWRENCE After a lingering Illness. Sarah Ed- |mond, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. land Mrs. S. Lawrence, of West Cum- : berland, passed to her rest, on Thursday. February 17th. The funeral will j be held from the family residence on Saturday afternoon, interment taking place In the Cumberland Cemetery. Hev. J. R. Hewitt wiil otliciate. Besides her sorrowing father and mother, two sisters and one brother are left to mourn her loss. KEEP APRIL 6TH OPEN Benevolence Temple No. 9, Pythiau Sisters, will hold a sale of home cooking in the Fraternal Hall on April 6, Wednesday. Afternoon tea will be served. Remember this date, April 6. "The Dean Does Not Swear" Cumberland is satisfied that Dean Qualnton does not swear. Cumberland is also satisfied that the Dean has the knack of keeping his audience Interested from the moment he "kicks off" until "time" ls sounded. Almost 100 people gathered ln the Parish hall on Monday evening to hear his lecture on "The use and mis-use of the English Language." Speaking for well over an hour, Dean Quainton held the attention of his audience on a subject, which on the face of It, might seem extremely dry. Uut that this was far from the case was evident from the laughter which greeted Ills sallies, witticisms and humorous stories. During the course ot the lecture he traced tho various errors which were prevalent In the use of the English language. Am'ilgulty, dislocation, Indulgence, the use or the superlative, all played their part. He stated that his hobby was to collect Illustrations of the mistakes which he came across either lu the Press, or in books, or In conversation with people. He derived a great deal of amusement from errors which, unconsciously, crept Into the newspapers, and he read thc dally papers for fun as well as for fiction. As an Illustration of what he meant, he quoted from an American newspaper which, in writing up the career of a well known man. stated that "as a boy he had come to the city of San Francisco with only one shirt on his back, and since then he had accumulated millions." Quite true, but not exactly giving the meaning that the rcportor desired to convey. As an Illustration of dislocation he referred to a certain tombstone to bc found In Scotland. On It are Inscribed these words, "Erected lo the memory of John MacFarlane, who was drowned In the waters of the Clyde by a few friends." Here a wrong Impression might easily bc conveyed to those who read it. Should anyone be given a book which tlie recipient did nol want to read, it would be possible to write to the kind donor as follows: "Thanks for the book. I shall lose no time in reading it." Ambiguity In this case would satisfy both parties. He pointed out by sevcrul Illustrations how American slang had enriched the English language lu many ways, and such words as Joyriding, roughrldcr, skyscraper, nnd tbo like bad come to stay. Hut there was u slang which, although very expressive would not live, und he quoted the lady from across the border, who at a dinner function nud In reply to hor partner, said that "he sure hud slobbered out a bib-full." Dean Qualnton urged his audience lo stock their libraries with the best books, for only through reading the best would their language he improved. Language wns continually being evolved, old words were dropping out and new ones wero coming in, but It should be the aim of all to develop tlle speaknlg of correct and pure English, and this could only be done by a careful study und understanding of the language. The chairman, nt the close of the I lecture, thanked Dean Qualnton and j hoped thnt lt would be possible to have him visit Cumberland a little more frequently than be had done In I paBt years. As a result of thc lec- ■ lure, nearly $35.00 will be ndded to I Ihe Renovation Fund of Holy Trinity Church. COURTENAY CUE ARTISTS NO MATCH FOR LOCAL PLAYERS The Courtenay Elks' Billiard team came up to the Athletic Club on Friday evening last to meet the local club In a series of games. The visitors were again no match for the local boys, every game, with the exception of the last being won by Cumberland. One Interesting feature of the visit was the introduction of two of the youngest members of the Athletic Club to match, games, Robertson Jr. and Smith Jr. The latter won his game over Pat Fletcher, 100 to 28, whilst Robertson beat a good man In Gurney by 100-82. Eight games ln all were played, Cumberland wlnlnng all but one and scoring 776 points to their opponents' 597. The Individual scores were as follows, Courtenay players named flrst In each Instance: Jackson, 82. vs. Williams, 100; Gurney, 82, vs. Robertson Jr., 100; Denholm, 50, vb. Gibson, 100; Fletcher, 28. vs. Smith Jr.. 100; Cameron, 94, vs. Jackson. 100; Midwinter, 82, vs. Gough, 100; Cromble, 79, vs. Baird, 100; Creech, 100, vs. Robertson, 76. Noted Divine Preaches In Holy Trinity Church The Very Rev. Dean Qualnton, of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, was the special preacher at both services held in Holy Trinity Church last Sunday. In the morning he took as his subject that of "Meditation." He pointed out that It was the "quiet minds" which accomplish things. In these days it was a very difficult thing to find time for meditation, but for the sake of health of body, mind, as well as of soul each individual should try to make the time for this practice. To some, meditation came most easily when Bitting comfortably in an arm chair. Others practiced meditation when out walking. Others again, on their knees. Meditation involved three things: when to do it, where to do It, and what to meditate on. It was up to each one to find out the best way. When this had been done, meditation would play a constructive part ln an Individual's lite. The great book which inspired meditation was the Bible, but one could meditate upon such things ac a Cross, a flower, a picture, In fact on anything that made an appeal to our higher senses. Imagination must be freely used in the practice of meditation, and our Lord made frequent use of it in his ministry. In tho evening the subject was "How to pray, with reference to Healing." The speaker stressed six points. First, there should be "recollection," that is. to realize to whom one was about to speak. To get ln our minds (Continued on Page Six) Decide To Start Sewing Classes At a special meeting of tlle Board of School Trustees last Tuesday, lt was decided to start sewing classes as soon as possible, and for this purpose the secretary was Instructed to endeavor to procure the basement of the United Church until such time as the regular room at the school will be completed. Necessary equipment Includes two sewing tables, electric iron, sewing machines, yard sticks, shears, etc., and the Purchasing Committee was empowered to buy these. Mr. Bluckmore, manual training Instructor, was in attendance at the meeting, stating that the equipment for his classes would not be available for a few daya. Imperial Pavilion Badminton play- orB had as their guests on Tuesduy evening the Comox Club, und in the Inter-club matches the homesters came off victorious by 5 setB to 3. Some fifty players were present and enjoyed ihe usual friendly games. Valentine Social At Royston Big Success Pupils of the Royston Public School held an enjoyable Valentine Social In their classroom on Saturday evening, February 12th, thc hourB between 7.30 and midnight being pleasantly passed with dancing and games. For tho dancing, Miss Annie McLeod and Masters Raymond and Hlbbert McLeod made up a three-piece orchestrn that proved more than satisfactory to those "tripping the light fantastic." These talented youngsters are adepts on their respective Instruments, and aro very pleasing to listen to. The mothers of the pupils were also at the social and contributed excellent refreshments as their ahare of the evening's entertainment. Close Game Ends In Victory For •. Local Soccerites Second Division League Standings Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pt» Cumberland .. 9 6 1 2 26 11 14 West Coast ...10 6 5 0 35 12 12 Courtenay 8 3 3 2 14 14 8 Qualicum 8 0 8 0 5 46 0 After many weeks rest, local soccer players engaged In a league fixture on Sunday last, when West Coast United visited Cumberland. The locals won a close game by two goals to one, which just about represents thc run of the play. What might have happened had referee Jones given the visitors the decision in as good a goal as was ever scored on the local grounds, it would be hard to Bay. At the time of the incident, Cumberland was leading two goals to one. A tout was given against Cumberland about 25 yards out. The centre halt took the kick, shooting hard and true for the local goal, just underneath the cross bar. Matt Stewart, ln an endeavor to pull the ball down, let it drop over his head, the ball crossing the line with three West Coast forwards in close attendance. A visiting forward, making sure that a goal would be given, picked up the ball with the intention ot transferring It to the centre spot. The referee blew for a foul, and despite the vigorous - protests of players and spectators remained firm, disallowing thc goal. There ls not the slightest doubt about the ball being over the line—lt was well over. It is all very well to lay the blame on the referee, but if he did not see the ball over the line, he could not call it a goal. The official arbiter after all, Is only human, and can only call them as he sees them. However, it was extremely hard lines on the visitors, and had a bad elect on their play for the remainder of the game. The game started promptly at 2:30, the Cumberland line-up including "Toots" Plump, who bas thrown In his lot with the Intermediates. The opening stages were very even, both goals being visited repeatedly, the home goalie, Matt Stewart, was the first to handle, catching a nice ball shot at him from about 15 yards out The locals began to press and after 17 minutes of play forced a corner on the right, McLeod placing the kick accurately for Plump to find the net. Tbe game opened up at a little faster clip after this, and whilst there were no exciting plays, tiie game was very closely contested. s West Coast managed to obtain the equalizer after 30 minutes of play and five minutes from the breather Campbell put Cumberland ahead. Tbe unpleasant incident referred to happened Immediately after, the first halt ending with players and spectators all agog over the disallowed goal. It was during the second half that the home team showed to advantage, but unable to add to their score. The lust twenty minutes of the game saw the home forwards and half backs working better than at any stage of the game, Plump aud Jackson on the left making some excellent runs. The visitors made one or two spurts in the closing few minutes, but were held by Marshall and Bickle. The ond enme with Cumberland pressing, the score reading 2-1 In the homesters favor. For the home team, Plump and Jackson starred In the forwards with Farmer the best of a good half back line. The defence proved to be vory steady, without showing anything brilliant. The visitors were best Berved by Perry, goal, Hamilton, right half, and Small, outside right. Thc teams lined up as follows: Cumberland—Stewart. Bickle, Marshall, Little, Farmer, Weir, McLeod, Gibson, Campbell. Plump and Jackson. West Coast—Perry, Ollllland, Dobbyn, Hamilton. Oalllford Wilson, Small, Coles. Defrane, Stewart and ForreBt. A. S. Jones refereed. This win practically assures Cumberland of tbe league championship. Keep this In mind: Annual Firemen's Masquerade Ball In the Ilo-Ilo Hall on March 17th. Jl'ST A KKMIMIEK! Don't forget the flrst annual Conservative Ball (tonight) February 18, nt Hirst's Hall. Parksvllle. —i—i—i—i—)—)—)—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—s—i—i—i—i—i*i—if i—i—i—i—)—)—)—l—i—i—)—)-:)-)—)—i—i—l—i—i—>—i—i—i^i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—l :aaaaa^a^aaa^aaoagaHa3Ha^ The Biggest Laugh That Came Out Of The War "THE BETTER 'OLE" At The Ilo-Ilo Theatre, Friday And Saturday, Of This Week PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND. B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1927. We hear a good deal of complaint about the price of clothes. This is especially true in the matter of women's dress and men wonder why the shorter the skirts the higher CLOTHES the price. It does seem unreasonable now that the female of the species is wearing so much less her bills for clothing continue to grow larger. When you come to think of it, we really wear clothing for but one reason. Ah, but do we? A fig leal' is said to have served the purpose in the first case. And present styles, especially on the stage, seem to be headed back toward the flrst style. But the real fact is that we wear clothes to attract the attention of others and to satisfy our pride. A slovenly, untidy, carelessly dressed man advertises to the world that he does not give a whoop what people think of his appearance and when a man gets to the don't-care stage, he's slippin'. Fuss all you please about style and fashions the fact remains that the best investment one can make is to spend a reasonable amount of money on good clothes. Good clothes have a great moral and mental effect upon our conduct. A well-dressed wife is the best advertisement a successful man can have. When a wife is out of good clothes the husband's self-confidence is gone, the confidence of his friends is gone and then his success becomes a greased pole and failure drops him like a banana skin. If your man kicks about the price of your hat or dress just read him this paragraph. Love is a strange thing after all. It knows no law and causes a girl to forsake a perfectly good home, leave her doting parents and cleave to a man who ofteti THORNS AND proves completely un- ORANGE BLOSSOMS worthy of her devotion. Love levels all ranks and lays the shepherd's crook beside the sceptre. All of which is inspired by the case of Helen, a girl we know who is going to Africa to marry a missionary. Helen is in love with this missoinary, and you wouldn't really blame her for that if you saw the missionary or heard him preach. For he is young, and tall and slender, and he has burning black eyes and a voice of melted silver. He is desperately in love with Helen and devotedly in love with the heathen. He is determined to civilize them whether they want to be civilized or not. But We wonder if he realizes what Africa and the heathen will do to Helen? The heat of the jungle, the danger from wild beasts, the change in food, the loneliness and the lack of companionship are all going to be mighty hard on Helen after the life of ease she.has led here. It will take a deep and lasting love to keep her satisfied in that land of social darkness. There will be a tremendous change between her pretty home and the hut on the edge of the jungle. Monkeys and snakes and savages may be interesting in a sideshow on a summer's afternoon but as constant companions they will be even duller than her associates in the church sewing-circle. Of course the handsome missionary does not mind these things, for he is fired with a great hope and upheld by his almost fanatical interest in his work. But Helen is not a missionary; we don't believe she cares a rap whether the heathen are civilized or not. She is a dainty little thing with laughing blue eyes and a love for the tennis court. She can enjoy a symphony concert and wears hjr clothes well. Will she find solace in the beating of tom-toms and will she be content with faded old clothes and shoes that wear to rags on her feet ? Nothing counts now but to follow her missionary across the desert and into the jungle for she is dead in love with the man. But will she feel that way in five years from now ? The story of Helen and her missionary is an ideal one for a novel or a play but will it work out in real life ? Every girl cannot follow a missionary into the jungles of Africa but a lot of girls do follow men into conditions of married life that are just as hopeless. A strange old mystical influence in this thing poets call love and a lot of barques that started gaily on the sea of matrimony get smashed on the rocks of impossible conditions. After all it takes more than love to weather the bales on life's seas. The marriage of a society maid to a missionary has little hope of success. In addition to love there must be real companionship, a working partnership, a liking for the same things and a joint spirit of sacrifice to make happy married couples. We are not surprised that there are so many divorces, we are surprised that so many ill-mated couples continue to stick it out through life. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister, Jessie Maxwell, who passed away Feb. 16, 1926, aged 17 years and 7 months. Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the wound less sore, But Time will never stop the longing For our loved one, gone before. Sadly missed by those she left behind. DINING ROOM Our Dining Room offers good food, good service, reasonable charges King George Hotel If you will work for others as you would like others to work for you, you'll never be out of a job. * * * * A man's value in the world is estimated and paid for according to the ability he uses—not what he may possess. NOTICE If you arc interested In the care of Fruit Trees, etc., and wish to attend a pruning school, which may lie held In this district soon, you should send in your name now to E. Felix Thomas. Secretary of the Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association. Scouts Climb Dome COURTENAY, Feb. It.—A delightful day was spent on Saturday when Mr. C. S. Wood and Mr. G. W. Stubbs, accompanied by eighteen Scouls und Trail Rangers, climbed the donn mountain behind Courtenay. An early start was mado from the city and the purty commenced their climb from Bevan at 8:3(1. Snow was encountered as soon as tbe ascent was commenced. The party climbed to n spot known as tbe lirst lookout, which is at an altitude of three thousand feel. From this point a marvellous view was obtained and tlie atmosphere waa so clenr that .Mount Benson, close to Nanaimo. was clearly visible. A lire was soon burning merrily and the "billy can" boiling, and there was no shortage of victuals. Tin; bright sunshine made the crust on the snow soft so it was decided not to attempt any further altitude. A steep slide sonic two hundred feet in length was made on the snow and the boys bad a great time going down and climbing to tho top again. Tbe party returned to Bevan at .1:30, where awaiting cars conveyed the members to their various homes. Interesting Talk On •'Potato Diseases" COURTENAY, Feb. 11. Tho potato growers of the district gathered in I the Agricultural hall on Friday nlghl to hear two interesting discourses, i\lr. J. W. Baatham, Provincial plain pathologist of Vancouver, was the first speaker. For over an hour he kept bis audience Intensely Interested in bis subject. 'Potato Diseases." Willi the aid ol' numerous lantern slides, Ibe speaker clearly depicted the very numerous troubles to which potatoes are subjecl. These comprised blemishes and defects caused by physical conditions ,t0 Hie much dreaded diseases such as .Mosaic. Rhlzoclonia and early and late blight. In the absence of a lantern, the Rev. A. W. Corker of Comox very kindly loaned bis machine und operated il for the lecturer. Mr. Eastham lirst dealt with certain abnormal conditions which were not duo to parasites or "germs" and are not diseases in the common sense of the word. Examples shown included enlarged lentlcels due to wet ground, second growth, hollow heart, black heart, Internal brown spot, frost necrosis. Diseases due to fungi or bacteria (were dealt with under the following heads: la) Diseases which attack the tubers only, for example, common scab, powdery scab; (b) Those attacking the leaves only, e.g., early blight; (c) Tbose affecting both foliage and tubers, e.g.. late blight, wilt rhlzoctonia. Tbe life history of tho late blight fungus, as an example of a fungus disease often occurlng in epidemic form, wns shown, nnd the importance of spraying for this, and early blight, pointed out. Bordeaux mixture and not lime sulphur is the standard fungicide for potatoes. Tiie important group of virus diseases, including mosaic, leaf roll and witches broom, were dealt with but briefly. It was pointed out that it wns u menace from these diseases and the difficulty of dealing with them Unit had brought about tlie now generally adopted system of certification of seed potatoes. Such diseases are carried in tlle tubers but cannot be delected in that stage. The only way of preventing the use of such diseased tubers for seed is by the elmination of the infected plains iu tlie fields. The reason for tile embargo on potatoes from Britain was explained, namely the danger of introducing the exceedingly deslructive tuber disease known as black scab or "wart," some •dides of which were shown. Mr. Robert 0. L. Clark, district fruit and vegetable inspector, was the other speaker in a general talk on the working of the Fruit and Root Vegetable Act, and its value commercially since the compulsory grading ■ tiles were passed in 1922. The flrst two seasons were principally directed to education work in the requirements of the act. In 1924 car lot inspections of fruit and potatoes at shipping points were started, at the cost uf live dollars per car. In potatoes tbe inspectors would examine 20 to 25 sacks iu a car. Tlie speaker pointed out that the growers aud shippers are responsible lor the grading and standard of the pack. The advisability of the growers aiming lo give something better than tbe bare requirements of the act was explained as being good business on Hie part of the producer. Quality and service are big factors in marketing. The Comox growers have one of Hie l».si polato growing districts in Ilio province. Tbey could not afford in Iii' careless In their grading methods. Mechanically injured potatoes and tbose of abnormal growth, while having a certain value on the farm. have none whatever on the market as they entail expense lo the dealers which the grower invariably has to pay lor iu llie end. Precaution was uracil against frost when shipping. A tribute was paid to those who started certified seed growing In the province, also on Hie establishment of tlle "Peerless" brand of commercial potatoes, Mr. Clark complimented Mr. C. Ii. nates, president of the B.C. Polato Growers' Association, who was present, on liis good and faithful service. Grading demonstrations followed the address, when the folly oi* including mechanically injured tubers in storage stock was clearly demonstrated. The meeting was under tlle auspices of Ihe Comox Agricultural Association. Mr. II. P. Allberry acted a chairman. 21 TELEPHONE 100 TAXI ASK FOR CHARLIE DALTON Car leaves Cumberland Hotel at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday and meets boat at Union Bay. SYNOPSIS OF LANOACTAMENDMENTS Pl.E-EAlPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted us British subjects over 18 years of age and by aliens on declaring inientio, to become British subjects, condi tional upon residence, occupation and improvement for agricultura. purposes. FuH Information concerning regu latlons regarding Pre-emptions 1. given in Bulletin No. 1, Land Series. "How to Pre-empt Land,' copies ol which can be obtained free of charge by addressing the Department ol Lands, Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent. Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and which is uot timber- land, i.e., carrying over 5,000 board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and 8,000 feet per acre east ot that Range. Applications for pre-emptions' are to be addressed to the Land Com missioner of the Land Recording Division, in which the land applied for ls situated, and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner Pre-emptions must be occupied for five years and Improvements made to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivating at least Ave acres, beforo a Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed information see the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lauds, not being tlniberland, for agricultural purposes; minimum price of first-class (arable) land Is t'o per aero, and second-class (grazing) land 12.50 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands in given iu Bullets No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or industrial Bites on limber land, not exceeding 40 acres, may bo purchased or leased, the conditions Including pnyment of itumpage. HOMESTEAD LEASES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesltes, conditional upon a dwelling being erected in the flrst year, title being obtained after residence and improvement conditions arc tulfllUd and land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and Industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres may be leased by ono person or a company. GRAZING Under the Grazing Act the Province Is divided into grazing districts and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual grazing permits nre Issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given to established owners. Stock-owners mny form associations for range management. Free, or partially free, permits are available tor settlors, campers and travellers, up to ten head. Glimberland Commercial Headquarters Rftca RfMinaMe Hotel ACCOMMODATION THE BBST Rooms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Frop, ifBMtHJSEEIBEIBiiSIS The "OEM" Barber Shop Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Ladies' hair cut, any style 50c Children's balr cut any style !6« JOHN INGLIS The Practical White Tailor COURTENAY. B. C. UNION HOTEL Cumberland, B. C. First-class throughout Excellent Cuisine Electrically Heated Phone It PkoM U Cumberland Supply Store Rickson's Old Stand Dunsmuir Avenue We aim to give the Public the best Quality Goods at a reasonable Price. Our Cash and Carry Prices for Saturday and Monday are as follows: Quaker Pork and Beans (Ind.) 3 for $ .23 Quaker Pork and Beans No. 2, each 15 Heinz Pork and Beans (baked) 2 for 23 Heinz Pork and Beans (baked) medium, each 16 Royal Purple Tomatoes, 2's, per tin 13 Okanagan Tomatoes, 2's, per tin 16 Quaker Corn, per tin 16 Good Serviceable Brooms, each 50 Better and Stronger Brooms, each 75 Quick Quaker Rolled Oats (China) per pkg 43 Old Dutch Cleanser, 2 for 23 Royal Purple Maramalade, 4-tbs„ .". 60 Quaker Corn Flakes, 9 for 1.00 Regal Salt, 2 for 25 White Star Yeast Cakes, each 07 Baker's Cocoanut, Vi-lb pkgs 20 Malt Vinegar, guart bottles 27 Toilet Paper, 6 rolls for *.. .25 Blue Ribbon Coffee, 1-lb tins 70 White Swan Soap, 6 bars for 25 Crisco, 1-lb tins, each 33 Try our famous Vancouver Butter Guaranteed Pure Shelly's Cakes anid Bread )—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—i—1—1—1—1—1—1—)—1—1—1—I—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1 CUMBERLAND SUPPLY STORE Phone 155 Phone 155 SATURDAY SPECIALS MEAT PIES ASSORTED PASTRY BUTTER HORNS Apple, Lemon and Pineapple Pies Marocchi Bros. PHONE 11 CUMBERLAND, B. C Try our Cracked Wheat Loaf Healthful Bread! Tasty Bread! -..•■; aagggawasaasasitts ■glWESBBEffl: afflagtaggegaMHBagHBBCtistat'ffl Use Comox Whole Wheat Flour OBTAINABLE AT ALL GROCERY ST0l<ES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT ALSO COMOX CREAMERY BUTTER, EGGS AND POTATOES v Comox Creamery Association Courtenay. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1927. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THRKB V Ilo-Ilo Theatre MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st THB author of Thiee Week*" haa achieved her greatest triumph with this film masterpiece—a magnificent picture of love tn the shadow of a throne! DONT MISS IT! Dircctid by Jinc Conway, mmtitr tkt ptr* *.tMJ trnpirtltiom «/ BuMcm Glyn. Story and icrttm n d wptttio* bj BXJHfM Glyn. Votdwm PICTUaE/* with Eleanor Boardman Conrad Nagel TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd—GEORGE O'BRIEN in "THE SILVER TREASURE" Wednesday and Thursday February 23-24 Armies had fled before him —beautiful women had knelt before him. But here was one woman—his prisoner of war—who vowed never to be the prisoner of his heart— until— ALSO GENE TUNNEY in "THE FIGHTING MARINE" FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25-26 EDMUND LOWE and LILA LEE in WILLIAM FOX presents Attractions for the Coming Week "DON JUAN"—"WHAN"? OR "JEW-ON"? - Thore ls much dlsrussion aa to the pronunciation of the name "D'O-N J-U-A-N," now that Warner's spectacular teature picture ot that name, starring John Barrymore, ls being Shown at the Gaiety Theatre on Feb. 24, 26 and 26, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lord Byron, wbose "Don Juan" Is moat generally known, rhymed the word with "drew-on"; not because he did not know the Spanish pronunciation but because he preferred the Anglicized form. The English follow this lead and cultivated Englishmen pronounce the word, "Jew-on." The Spanish, of course, call it "whan." All ot which leads to the conclusion that one may say "Don Jew-an" or "Don Whan" and be right. DANCE SEEN 50 YEARS ' AGO IN AMERICA, IN FILM The English lancera were recently danced ln America for the first time in fifty years. In 1875 they were danced in the ball room of John Jacob Astor's mansion In New York for the Prince of Wales (later King Edward) and the famous dance of England—the lancers—was the chief form of entertainment Now again America Is hearing of the lancers and ls to have an opportunity to see the dance, for in Elinor Glyn's production of "The Only Thing," wblch shows at tho Ilo-Ilo on Monday, Fob. 21, It ls shown. All the principals in tbe cast participate In It and it Ib during this very beautiful and stately dance that the lovely Princess Thyra, played by Eleanor Boardman, and the Duke of Chevenlx, played by Conrad Nagel, meet and fall tn love. Madame Glyn, wha has danced the lancers all of her life, engaged an Englishman of title, now living ln Los Angeles, to coach those who were In the scene filmed. They were besides Miss Boardman and Mr. Nagel, Constance Wylle, Mario Carlllo, Edward Connelly, Carrie Clarke Ward, Vera Lewis and David Mir. GEORGE O'BRIEN GETS NERVE TEST George O'Brien's nerve is proverbial ln Hollywood. There Is no one associated with the production of motion pictures who does not know that the youthful Wll- lian Fox star Is fearless, and balks at nothing in the making of a thrill. But during the filming of a collision at sea between a fast steamship and s small soil-propelled harbor lighter ln The Silver Treasure," at the Ilo-Ilo theatre Tuesday, Feb. 22, and at the Gaiety Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 23, George received the biggest thrill yet encountered In filming pictures. George afterward confessed that when he saw the huge steamship bearing down on the small craft just before the crash, he earnestly wished he was back "doing second camera" for Tom Mix. Lou Tellegen, Stewart Rome, Hedda Hopper, Helena D'Algy PJoan Renee, Harvey Clark, Sidney De Grev and Gilbert Clayton are cast ln strong roles In this highly Interesting story of the South American coast. Rowland V. Lee, who staged "As No Man Has Loved" and other William Fox successes, directed this film version of the Joseph Conrad story, "Nostromo." CORINNE GRIFFITH IN TENSE DRAMA OF NAPOLEONIC WAR The war between Austria and Italy, ln 1810, forms the background of "The Lady in Ermine," starring Cor- lnne Griffith, which comes to the Hollo theatre Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 23 and 24. This was the war which inflamed all Europe with Intrigues and plots. Playing the role of an Italian countess, and a bride of a few hours, Miss Griffith figures in one of the most dramatic situations vere devised on the screen. At the mercy of the invading forces she ls coveted by the commanding officers and then when her husband ls captured as a spy she ls given the alternative of seeing him shot or saving his life by sacrificing herself to the brutal general ln command. AN OLD LONDON COACHING TAVERN IN FOX FILM The old Ship Inn, on High Street, In Southwark, is one of the London landmarks shown ln Fox Films' version of "One Increasing Purpose," which comes to the Ilo-Ilo theatre Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26. Tbls Is one of the few surviving old coaching inns of London and was used until the tlm eof Charles Dickens as one of the principal termini of the stage coaches going into London from country towns. All of the exteriors ln this production were made ln and around London In order to show the actual location described in A. S. M. Hutchinson's novel. Edmund Lowe heads the all- star cast, which Includes May Allison, Llla Lee, Holmes Herbert, Lawford Davidson, Jane Novak and Huntley Gordon. Harry Beaumont directed. H. B. WARNER AGAIN COMES BACK TO SCREEN WHY WOMEN are UNHAPPY Clothes, clothes, clothes. The wall of all women be" they rich or poor. Windows full ot clothes to attract them; advertisements of the most appealing sort to intrigue them because tor generations that has been the thing to which tbey have been most susceptible. There are women who starve their very souls—for clothes. There sre others who go hungry to satisfy their appetites for—clothes. "A Slave of Fashion" Is In line with this most feminine of all yearnings. This Hobart Henley production made for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is coming to' tbe Gaiety Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. It Is from an original story written by Samuel Shlpman. Norma Shearer is the star of the production while Lew Cody is featured. Others Important In the cast are Vlvla Ogden, Mary Carr, Miss Du- pont, James Corrlgan and Bid Brace. After many months In the featured role ot "Silence" on Broadway, H. B. Warner returns to the screen In the title role of "Wbisperlng Smith," the Metropolitan picture which will be shown at the Ilo-Ilo theatre next Fri day and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26. Warner Is perhaps without an equal on stage or screen in point of popularity. His work in "Whispering Smith" far outshines anw of his previous screen characterizations. "Whispering Smith" ls unique both In novel form and as screen drama, for many of the Incidents ln the production are founded on fact. George Melford directed tho production which Is interpreted by Lilian Rich, John Bowers, Lllyan Tashman, Eugeue Pallette, Will Walling and an excellent supporting cast. "OLD BILL" By Harry Lee They met-up in Lunnen after the war, Alf and Bert ln their mufti clad; They 'ad a nip; they talked of France. The 'ell of It all; the larks they'd 'ad! "Where do you reckon Old Bill ls now? "He was a prince!" "Gawd bless my soul, D'ye mind the d'y 'e bashed me Bert, And sent me 'untln a Better 'Ole! "Make you larf 'till your aides 'ud ache!" "Great old duffer!" "And then 'e'd light That bllnkln' nose-burner of 'Is, and smoke— Blt-me, I wish 'e was 'ere, tonight! "Why, Alf, old topper, hadn't you heard— He's gone ln the Movies!" "What? No! My word!" eatre THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY <4> 99 Produced by Ceeil B. DeMille TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd ««h LEW CODY i.M«n.aniMAif... A HOBART HENLEY ThxsttmvHon SHB gambled with Vh and Low—wcmldfcUt play agaiajl htr! An Intriguing picture of a girl wbo was hurt ed by a train wreck Into die most nmnrnl and thrilling ot love adventure* I Face to face with the nun wsm name she hai Koien—and he demanded Ita/nllI A GREAT STAR IN HER GREATEST FILM ji Slave 3&shi< Wednesday February 23 with George O'Brien Lou Tellegaui and Joan Renee Also two-reel Comedy and Fox News THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, FEB. 24-25-26. WARNER BROS.7W/ JOHN BARRYMORE inDOHjUAH *~With "Directed iu. tJdapttJtjh MARY ASTOR < ALAN CROSLAND • BESS MEREDYTH PROLOGUE The grim Moorish-Spanish castle of Don Jose, a proud grandee, who returns from the wars to find his wife, Beatrice, with Leandro, her lover. His wife, he casts from him; the lover, he entombs by building a stone Wall where Leandro is hiding. Five years later he is stabbed by a jealous woman, and he turns to his ten-year-old son, Juan, and commands him: "Destroy women or they will destroy you!" PAGE FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 192T. CAMPBELL RIVER NEWS Mr. Roger Cobb, of the International Timber Co., left on Friday for a few days visit to the City. Mrs. Norman Thompson returned the latter part of the week from Vancouver. Mr. Chas. Thulin is at present visiting lit Lund and Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. II. Lister have taken up residence at tho Strathcona Apartments. Mr. Frank Rogers is visiting tlie City. The Rev. Mr. Ridland held Divine Service in tho School House Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pisto have taken residence at Campbelton. Mrs. Robt. McCuaig and Mrs. R. Zetgler wero joint hostesses al bridge given at tho home of Mrs. McCuaig on Monday evening. I A meeting was held at the School ' House on Thursday evening by the I P.-T. Association. The following of- ! fleers were elected: president, Mrs. M. j Morrison, vice-president, Mrs. W. Crawford; directors, Mrs. Brunton, Mr. Wm. Morgan, Mrs. M. Peterson, Mr. W. Crawford and Mrs. E. Gran- lund, It was decided at the meeting i that a basket ball was to be bought ' tor the school girls. It was also arranged that a dance will be held in i ths Community Hall on March 5th, : Courtenay music In attendance. i Mr. II. Pldcock was successful in ; finding his valuable cougar dogs, j "Rex" and "Mike," which were lost for a week past. I .Miss IS. Drummond returned to I Vancouver on Sunday, after a week's ! visit with relatives at Lund. I .Mrs. H. Pidcock Is at present visiting with friends nt Vancouver. .Mr. ('. It. McMillan, of Vancouver, paid a short visit to Campbell River during llie hitler part of the week. Mr. Harry McQuillan, of Courtenay, was a visitor at Campbell River during the week-end. B.C.'s WILD HORSES ARE TO BE KILLED Hundreds of wild horses that have been roaming tlie bunch grass and sage brush country between tlie Lillooet country and the Cariboo mountains are to be rounded up and killed by horse hazers engaged hy thc Provincial Government. Tlie campaign has been carried on In a desultory fashion for several years, but this year, tlio Government hopes to make a "cleanup" of the raving bands that havo been eating up cow and sheep pasturage and causing depredations among domesticated stock. It Is estimated there are 10,000 wild horses In British Columbia, most ol | thcin descendants of the stock brought into llie Cariboo gold country by the miners of half a century ago. According to officials of the Government who are planning the roundup, (here is no cause for sentimental regret. Tho majority of the horses are not high-spirited, graceful mustangs of the llctlon typo, hut broken- down, halt-crippled animals whose killing would be an act of kindness. II has not been deeded what will lie done with the carcasses, but It is probable they will be shipped across tho United States border to a plant where such material is being used for the manufacture of fertilizer. NEW RECORD FOR B. C. SALMON PACK The salmon packing Industry on Vancouver Island took a big stride forward dining 1926, according to fig ures just released on the total pack in British Columbia. The total number of cases packed on the Island during the year was 349, 813, a gain of 82,407 cases over tho year 1D25. This figure has been surpassed only twice since th recording of the pack commenced. This was in the seasons of 1917 and 1918, when the total pack on the Island went up to over 390,000 cases. Total production In the Province rang up a new high mark last year. According to .the figures, the grand total pack of the Province was 2,065,- 100 cases, which is 346,908 cases greater than the 1925 pack. Last year's figures are greater by 319,877 cases than the pack of 1924, which wns the previous high total. The great strides taken in production on Vancouver Island, Quoen Charlotte Islands and Skeena River districts are responsible for the record total. The Queen Charlotte dis trict increased its output by nearly 300,000 cases and Slceena district by nearly 69,000 cases. Fraser River district production was slightly below that of 1925 and the district of Rivers Inlet dropped over 100,000* cases. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA A TOWER OF STRENGTH 1926 Assurances in Force (net) $1,256,490,000 An Increase of $235,393,000 New Assurances Paid For - 265,889,000 An Increase of $72,412,000 Total Income - An Increase of $9,825,000 Payments to Policyholders and Beneficiaries - Total Payments Since Organization Reserve for Unforeseen Contingencies - Surplus over all Liabilities and Contingency Reserve An Increase of $5,371,000 ASSETSatDecember 31,1926 345,251,000 An Increase of $42,195,000 78,972,000 38,576,000 257,816,000 11,000,000 34,011,000 Dividends to Policyholders increased for seventh successive year 8*>A% A ■■■'■■ The operations during llie past year have resulted in substantial advances in all departments. . . . The new policies paid for. . . . almost double the figures of two years ago. The assurances in force, after deduction of EXT.RACTS FROM DIRECTORS' REPORT connection with stock privileges received in many of our holdings. The quality of the investments listed in thi? assets may be judged from tlie fa, t that on 99.55 per cent of the honds and en 99.71 per cent of the preferred stocks, not one dollar of in- show an increase of lerest or dividend is in arrear for even one day. On our common slocks thedivie'ends now being received are greatly in excess of the dividends payable on the same stocks at time of purchase. The total surplus earned during the year amounted to S20.-157.077.28. From this the following appropriations have been made: The sum of $2,000,000 has been deducted from the official valuation of our securities to provide for possible fluctuations in market values. This raises tl.e amtHint set aside for this purpose to :. 5,000,000. In other words, the value at w lich our securities are carried in the balance sheet is $5,000,000 less than Ihe appraisal made by the Government authorities, Thcarcount to provide for unforeseen contingencies h.is been increased by $1,000,000 bringing the total tinder this heading to $11,000,000. The book value of our Head Office building lists been written down by a further sum of $250,000 though it certainly could not be replaced at even its original cost. reassurances, over twenty-three per cent. Policies and group certificates now outstanding aggregate well in excess of half a million. The figures relating to resources and earning power are equally satisfactory, The high qunlity and profitable character of our investments has again been demonstrated, As a result of continued reduction in prevailing rates of interest, and of satisfactory industrial conditions, there has been a further rise in the market values of our long-term bonds and of our preferred and oilier slocks. The appraisal of our securities made by the Government Insurance Department shows that tl.e excess of market values over cost has increased during the year by $6,894,266.2(5. In addition, the sum of SI,729,364.52 has been realized as net profit from the redemption or sale of municipal debentures and other securities which had risen to high premiums. The rate of interest earned on the mean Invested .assets has also risen to the remarkable figure of 6.69 per cent, as thc result of substantial dividend increases, bonuses, and s\n additional amount of $400,000 has been set aside to provide for greater longevity of annuitan ts. The total held under this heading in excess of Government requirements, is now $1,500,000. The reserves on the newly acquired business of the Cleveland Life, and on other reassured policies, have been'raised to the same high standard as that used for the valuation of liabilities under our own contracts. To our policyholders, profits have been paid or allotted during the year to the amount of $9,235,526.80. Afler making these deductions and allocations an addition of $5,371,564.56 has been made* to the undivided profits. The surplus over all liabilities, Contingency accounts and capilal stock, now stands at $34,011,565.25. Tor six years in succession we have increased the profits to participating policyholders. During this period our profit settle has been doubled. While the assurances in force have multiplied two and a half times since 1920, thc amount paid or allotted as profits to po'icyhoiders has multiplied five and a half times, We are gratified to announce, for the seventh consecutive time, a further increase in the, scale of profits to be distributed to our policyholders in the ensuing year. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA VANCOUVER ISLAND IS IDEAL FOB FOX FARMING Fox farming for fur has not only become an established Vancouver Island industry, but tho Island has already won international repute as i having tlle ideal climate for silver, black and other kinds of foxes. As a ! result, fox breeders in other parts of Canada, and also in the United States, and as far afield as Great Britain, are having foxes reared for tbem on Vancouver Island. Many Island fox i ranches carry stock valued at over $100,000, one sale recently running to over $20,000 alone. Exports who have recently visited Victoria state Unit Vancouver Island has Ihe ideal climate and conditions for fox fur farming and that very shortly the annual value of the Industry will go over I lie mil- i lion mark. IRON RESOURCES OF B. C. REVEALED IN REPORT TO SLOAN A comprehensive report on the Iron ores of British Columbia, compiled by experts of the Canadian Geological Survey, was presented to thc Legislature Tuesday last by Hon. William Sloan, Minister of Mines. The report, which constitutes the first volume of a series covering the iron ores of Canada, is the result of efforts made by Mr. Sloan to have prepared an authoritative_ statement of the Iron ore resources" of the Province. Under an agreement made between the Dominion and the Provincial Minister ot Mines in June. 1922, it was arranged that experts of the Canadian ecological Survey were to carry out an exhaustive field examination of the important known iron deposits in British Columbia. Pur- l suant to this arrangement, Dr. G. A. Young, of the Canadian Geological Survey, commenced the work and later it was completed by the late Dr. W. A. Uglow. The work of field examination has been under way for the past three years and the findings of the experts are now printed and available tor distribution. The report isean exhaustive one. giving detailed descriptions of all Important known iron deposits in thc Province. It also has a useful summary, including a table of ore tonnages, and is profusely illustrated with maps and plans of the leading deposits. The elaborate nature of this investigation and the standing of the men who did tlle work makes the report of Importance as an authoritlve statement on British Columbia's iron deposits in detail with analyses of the ores, etc., the report indicates those deposits which are most likely to yield Increased tonnages by development. B. C. LIQUOR PROFIT8 Up to the end of September last year, the British Columbia- -Government liquor vendors did a business amounting to $13,622,948, of which sum jl 1,447,270 was for spirits and $2,176,675 for beer. This is equal to $7 per head for every person residing in the province, but the greater part of the money was spent by transients. The profits trom the business for the nine months was $3,336,192, or 25 per cent, of turn over. The Alberta Government's profits from the Bale of liquor last year amounted to $1,949,616. Canadians to the number of 45,312 returned from tho United States to resume permanent residence in the Dominion form April 1st to November 30, 1926. ree Recipe Booki ■giving dozens of tasty, tested recipes for soups, sauces, salad dressings, breads, biscuits, puddings, candies. Write to The Borden Co. Limited .' Vancouver 3827 IdorckttA ST.CHARLESMILK I DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor.' ot Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. P.P.Harrison, M. LA. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Office Courtenay — Phone 258 Local Office Cumberland Hotel In Evenings. Telephone 11511 or 24 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927. THS CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGB FIVS nX Proved* bi/Andli/sis/ THE finest malted grains and hops brewed with the most scientific care in five modern plants go to make the pure beer consumed by the people of British Columbia. Then the Amalgamated Breweries continuously call upon independent firms of chemists of reputation for independent analysis. These analyses PROVE the purity and quality of British Columbia beers and its fullest maturity. OERE is an extract from the last analysis of 11 Amalgamated Brewing beer made by the firm of McDonald and McDonald, analytical chemists of Vancouver: • "AU three samples had a sparkling brightness and a substantialfoam remaining on the glass for a considerable time. Each had a refreshing aroma and an agreeably bitter hop taste. The analysis shows conclusively that all three samples are pure and wholesome beverages. The high Extract, low Acidity, high Nitrogenous Matter, substantial Ash and Phosphoric Acid contents are absolute evidence of the good, wholesome quality of these beers, ptoving them to be pure Malt Beverages, fhe analysis of these samples of beer is very similar to that of the best European varieties." McDonald & McDonald, {Signed) A. W. Satterfield, Chemist. IN thc Amalgamated Breweries aro uaociated Vancouvtr Breweries Ltd., Rainier Brewing Co. of Canada Ltd., Wwtmitutor Brewery Ltd., Silver Spring Brewery Ltd., and Victoria Phoenix Brewing Co, Ltd. Government Stores and Licensed Premises. per This advertisement ia not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of BriiUh Columbia. 9 Solex Lamps TYPE "B" LAMPS 15 watt, each $ .32 25 watt, each 32 40 watt, each 32 50 watt, each 32 60 watt, each 37 TYPE "C" LAMPS . 60 watt, inside frosted, each....? .45 75 watt, gas filled, each 55 100 watt, gas filled, each 65 150 watt, gas filled, each 85 200 watt, gas filled, each 1.15 SOLD BY THE Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Through The Telescope Being a Commentary on Current Topics By B. o. R. Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" This is a Vi-in. va've f°r use on domestic hot water supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused by ranges and tank heaters. APPROVED Both Red Top Relief Valves are approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by State and Municipal Bureaus of Waer and Boiler Inspection. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS CO. Limited. G. W. CLINTON, Managing Director. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS Dean Quainton in bis address to the Cumberland High School students on "The League of Nations" warned each one against saying "I dont count." He emphatically asserted that they did count and would be an Important factor in shaping the 'future destinies of the world. The policies of the future, as of the past, would be largely governed by public opinion, and public opinion of the future would be created by the High School students of today. Since Germany has been admitted the League has taken on a new lease of life, and Sir George Foster is appealing to Canadians to get ln and throw their weight behind lt. The future of the League will rest entirely upon the youth of today, and a steady policy of educating our students as to its aims and objects will be necessary to ensure Its success. The Dean suggested that the local students might well make the matter one of debate. Would lt bcsjosslblc to create an Imaginary World Court In the High School, picked students acting as representatives of different countries, and thus threshing out by arbitration some of the delicate points that might arise between two countries? Literature Issued by the League of Nations Union could be obtained and in this way a live Interest created ln what lt ls doing. The scheme might be well worth working out. It is interesting to know that Professor Mack Eastman of the University of British Columbia ls now ln Geneva as one ot Canada's representatives. Student life is thus closely related to the League. * «> <8> THE YOUTH OF TODAY "There Is something wrong with the youth of today." This is a remark that is often heard, and great calamities are predicted because, aparently, present day youth Is a pleasure loving, Irresponsible, and care tree lot of healthy boys and girls. Each generation has to face its problem of youth. Looking back on one's own life, one recalls with what horror and dismay the adults of that day viewed the excesses and freedom ot thought amongst the young. The crinoline looked with disfavor upon the innovation of the long, dust-trailing dress, whilst that article, in its turn, was repelled by its shorter and much more sensible offspring. "As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be." Each generation ls greatly concerned about the generation that follows it and yet the world goes on, and goes on progressively too. Looking backwards through the Telescope, it seems that each decade of Youth has had Its part to play and Its niche to fill in the history of the world. There have been mistakes made and some very bad ones at that, but viewed in the right perspective each succeeding generation has learnt something from those mistakes tor its own good. Looking at the World's Youth of today, one Is inclined to envy It the freedom aud opportunities which one did not enjoy oneself. True It is not a church-going lot, but that is not bo much its fault as due to home Influence, the lack of leadership and the absence of religious instruction In the day schools. But It does seem that It Is far more self-reliant in its ability to do things themselves, and any policy of repression is repugnant to it, and insensible as well. Whilst greater freedom may pave the way to greater self indulgence, at the same time it brings into action more fully that unwritten_ code of honor which checks youth in its excesses. Modern science has brought youth ln contact with youth throughout the world. The Press, the Movies, facilities for travelling have all aided in doing this, whilst such movements as The Students Christian movement, the Scouts and Girl Guides, the Y.M.CA. have given Youth a voice in the World s affairs which it never had before. Youth cannot be kept down. It is bursting with energy, with new ideas and ideals. It dreams its dreams and sees its visions, and all we, of the'older generation, can do ls to try and guide those energies Into the right channels, to sympathize with the Ideas and ideals, and to wish lt God speed as lt enters Into Its Crusade to make the world a happier, helathler, holier and more harmonious place to live in. Observed through the Telescope, there is little wrong with the Youth of today. It is an active, Interesting, self-determining community, and whether we like to admit or not, im bued with a great deal of common sense. Youth needs no apologist. It ls quite capable of defending itself. Sun Life Annual Statement An Ont stand Ing Report Lumber In every sorts of building materials, MOULDINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS, SHINGLES, KILN DRIED FLOORINGS, AND FURNISHINGS. WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHARGES. Royston Lumber Co. Limited. PHONES CUMBERLAND, B. C. Night calls: 134X Courtenay Office: 159 Cumberland. The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada continues to eclipse its own transcendent records. At the annual meeting for 1927 which has just been held, President T. B. Macaulay was able to report that the total business paid for In 1926 amounted to $265,889- 646, double that of 1924—only two years ago. The assurances in force now exceed one and a quarter billions of dollars. The Sun Life has become much more than our greatest Canadian company. It is one of the leading Life Insurance companies ot the world. Its growth Is equally arresting whether compared with Its own record or with the totals of insurance on this continent. The Increase ol' Its business as risk in 1926 is greater than the entire business carried by the Sun Life at the outbreak of the war. It haa now more business In force In all Canada, with all companies, Canadian and foreign, when war wus declared. Latest reports indicate that the general increase in life insurance secured during 1926 in the United States and Canada la six per cent 111 excess of 1925. The Sun Life's Increase for the year Is 37V6 Per cent. Fully keeping step with this greal uccess of business, the assets of the Company have increased during the past twelve months by {42,195,000. swelling the total to $345,251,000. Thc Company's assets have multiplied five times in the last twelve years. The Company's successful investment policy ts reflected ln an analysis of Its securities. Government valuators appraise a further Increase ln the excess value of the Company's securities over coBt, of nearly $7,000,- 000. A profit of $1,700,000 has been realized by the redemption or sale of municipal debentures and other holdings which had risen to high premiums. The rate earned on the mean invested assets for the year rose to tlie phenomenal figure of 6.69 per cent, this being contributed to by dividend increases, bonuses and other privileges granted on the Company's holdings. From the total surplus earned during the year, $20,457,077, the Company has made large and prudent appropriations. After making these allocations, which add substantially to the unassailable security ot the Company, an addition of $5,715,664 has been added to undivided profits, bringing the total surplus over all liabilities, contlgency accounts and capital stock to $34,011,665. Perhaps, however, the features of the report ot outstanding interest to the public are those relating particularly to benefits to policyholders. During the year profits amounting to $9,235,526 were paid or allotted to policyholders, this amount being eight times in excess of the amount paid out ten years ago. For six years past increases In profits to policyholders have been announced, resulting in a doubling of the profits scale during that period. For the seventh succes sive time a further Increase Is announced. The great total of $38,576,- 453 has been paid out during Uie year In respect of death claims, matured endowments, etc., bringing the total so paid since organization to $257.- 816,174. The high rate of interest earned enables the Company to distribute profits on the assumption of 5Va per cent per annum being earned on the Reserves. The same rate of Interest Is being allotted to beneficiaries on the proceeds of matured endowments and death claims left with the Company. Ill this wny again, policyholders are participating in the great prosperity of the Company. Not the least gratifying portion ot the report is tlie fine showing ot business written within the Dominion. Here again a new record Is established for Canada In a massive aggregate of $102,000,000 of paid assurances. The Sun Life Company is as old as the Dominion. But it has greater claims to Canadian pride than that. It is to-day one of the foremost of the small group of great Canadian financial Institutions which are making Canada famous. Cumberland United Church Minister: Rev. J. R. Hewitt, B. A. Sunday, February 20, 1927 11 a.m.—"Happiness versos Righteousness" 1:30 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—"Why I Believe in the Atonement." (Sixth in series of sermons). EVERYONE CORDIALLY INVITED CUNARD ANCHOR ANCHOR-DONALDSON CANADIAN SERVICE FROM HALIFAX To Plymouth-Hurre-London Antonla Mar. 7 Ausonia Mar. 21 To Londonderry and Glasgow Letltia Feb. 28, Mar. 28 To Qaeenatown and Lherpoel Aurania Mar. 14, Apr. 11 FROM NEW TORK To Queenstoirn and Liverpool Aurania Mar. 12 Caronla Mar. lt To Cherbourg and fliinthamptoa Bercngaria Mar. 12, Apr. 5, 27 •Mauretania Apr. 13, May 4, 26 Aqultanla Mar. 19, Apr. 29, May 11 To Londonderry and Glasgow Cameronla Mar. 12 Letltia Mar. 26 To Plymouth-Harre-London Antonla Mar. 5 Ascanla Mar. 11 FROM BOSTON To Qnerastown and Liverpool Caronla Mar. 20 Laconla Apr. 3 * Calls at Plymouth, Eastbound Money orders, drafts and Travellers' Cheques at lowest rates. Full Information from local agents or Company's Offices, 622 Hastings St. W., Vancouver, B. C. ggB^aBBaaBaaMBaBBHaii.^^.s.^.^.^iii'^mMMaB^gi STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B. C. Ill 1 E. L. SAUNDERS UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRER. It pays to have your shoes repaired as they wear longer after repairing than when new. I aim to give the best in Material, Workmanship and Service at— THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Note address— Opposite the Drug Store. N PETER McNIVEN TRUCK AND GENERAL DELIVERY PETER McNIVEN—CUMBERLAND Phone ISO Coal Wood, Ashes and Hauling of Every Description At Reasonable Prices. Orders left with Mr. Potter at the Jay-Jay Cafe will receive prompt attention. QUALITY WE HAVE A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY Try our Layer Cakes, they are lovely EAT McBRYDE'S PREMIER WHOLE WHEAT BREAD AND LIVE IN THE PATHWAY OF HEALTH PURCHASE YOUR BREAD AND CAKES FROM McBRYDE'S BAKERY AND TEA ROOMS The White Store First-elsii Certificates for Bread, Cake, Confectionary Courtenay, B. C. :vMir^;n'TOimOTm»m^ USE THE NEW TELEPHONE BOOK DISCARD THE OLD ONE Delivery of the new directory haa now been completed. Telephone subscribers are asked to refer to it for all numbers wanted and to destroy all old directories or other lists in their possession. B. C. TELEPHONE COMPANY H jggaaBMagagBjgg .\rw«wi«a^.y^Hp*j*gwfcb(j. ,y, g sb ,i ii mi ■ ■ w PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927. New Spring Goods NEW DRESSES— We have just had delivered to us a large consignment of Ladies' Dresses, some of the newest designs, made of Crepe de Chene mostly, some trimmed elaborately, others with plain lines, but all acknowledged to be new and smart and the best values we have been able to secure for some time. You can buy a smart Dress from $9.75 and quite a variety of Crepe de Chene Dresses around $12.50 NEW COATS— Our first delivery of New Coats have arrived and are on view. While our selection is limited, you will find that most of the Coats on display are winners, and have some of the new features in their make up. NEW MILLINERY— While it may seem early to have new Millinery on display, it may possibly happen that the very Hat you may have in your mind is displayed in our show rooms and it will be good buying to secure it while you may, as no doubt it will save you a lot of running about afterwards to get just what you desire. The prices on our Millinery are reasonable. NEW GOODS— On our counters you will find displayed an array of the new materials in a large selection of colorings and designs, including Crepes, Broadcloths, Voiles, Rayons, Ginghams, and many other lines, now is the time to make up that dress you will want when the fine days come round. Buy now! For New Smart Goods, Visit DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS THE C. H. S. "CHRONICLER" REVENGE—HO>V SWEET 1 The Nanaimo Basketball teams were unable to come to Cumberland last Friday evening, in which event n game was arranged between Courtenay High School Hoys and Girls and the Cumberland High School Boys and Girls, The first game started at 8 p.m. between the Courtenay and Cumberland second division girls' teams. This match was in Cumberland's fwvor most of the time. Neither (nam Bhot very well, this being thc reason for tho low score. Kdna Conrod got badly tangled in thc last half when she shot two counters into her own basket. Despite this, however, tbe green middies from Cumlierland noped out at the long end of a 9-0 score. The boys' game started fast and furious, Courtenay striving to keep up their newly-made reputation, while on the other hand Cumberland was eager to win in their usual fair way. Tho visitors started off well, scoring the firHt counter. However, Cumber- land equalized after a short space of time. We aro very pleased to say ] that this game was considerably \ cleaner than that at Courtenay. The play was fast, consequently half time was welcomed, with Cumberland on the top by 15-10. The second half was merely a repetition of the first, both teams settling down to a more scientific game of combination, Conrod showed up well for Cumberland, scoring 22 points out of the final 29. Young Woods was Courtenay's favorite, playing his usual consistent game. The final score was 29-20. Cumberland—Conrod, 22; .Marinelli, 'A; J. Hill, 2; N. Hill, 2; N. Frelone and A. IMck. We wisli to thank Mr. Matt Stewart for tbe xecelleut way in which he handled the whistle for both games. FOWLER SCORES FLOCK OF GOALS Alex. Fowler, late of Cumberland United soccer eleven, now with Na- nalmo City, scored four goals on Sunday last, playing against Nanaimo Davenports, enabling his team to emerge victorious by the large score of eight goals to none. The game was a Davenport Shield tie, Xanainio City and Ladysmith meeting in the final. i^-^A^^'^^^**^^-^ ESSEX Super-Six COACH AT YOUR DOOR $1195 NOW ON HAND SEE THEM PIDCOCK & McKENZIE Phone 26 Agents Courtenay, B. C. I'hone 25 USE AMALIE Oil.—100': pure Pensylvania Oil, Personal Mention Mrs. E. W. Bickle and .Mrs. Sidney Horwood will be At Home on Thursday, February 26th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the residence ot Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Bickle. Dunsmuir Avenue. * * "ss Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gough and family left for Calgary on Thursday morning. Mr. Gough received word Wednesday of the sudden death of his sister In Chicago, the funeral to take place at Calgary this week-end. Mrs. Gough and children will remain in the prairie city for the next two months. * ss ss Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cronk, of Port Alberni, former residents of Cumberland, were visitors here at the weekend. * , * Mrs. Sidney Hunt left last week-end for Hosmer, whore she was called on account of llie serious illness of her father. * * • A real old time Scotch dinner of "taters and herring*' will be held on Saturday under auspices ot the newly organized Cumberland "Cronies'* Burns' Club, at the Union Holel. ss ss * Misses Vera and Emma Picketti left on Monday morning for San Francisco where they will reside in thc future * * * Mrs. T. Conti and son left Monday morning for San Francisco, Calif., on an extended visit. * * is A surprise party was held at the home of Miss M. Pickettl in honor of her sister, Emma, who left Monday morning for San Francisco, Calif. A large number of her schoolmates were present and presented her with a French Ivory Comb and Brush, and pen knife. The evening was spent in games, dancing and singing, after which dainty refreshments were served. A handkerchief shower was held on Saturday evening last in honor of Miss Vera Pickettl, wbo left Monday morning for the South, at her home on Pcndrlth Avenue. Dainty refreshments were served, and the remainder of the evening spent in games, singing and dancing. » * * • Mrs. Bessie Stewart returned Sunday last from a week's.visit to relatives in Nanaimo. * * * Mr. A. J. Henderson, of Royston, returned Tuesday last from nn extended trip to England. * * • Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Redding, of Vlc- | toria, motored to this district Sunday I last and wero the guests ot Mr. and 1 Mrs. H. E. Murray, Royston Road. The event of the sensim—Firemen's annual masquerade on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. Watch for posters and other particulars. SATURDAY, Mar. 5—Ancient Order of Foresters Dance at the Royston Imperial Pavilion. Novelty Five Orchestra. ,• • • Mr. Art. Fraser and Mr. Eric Jones, of Victoria, were busii ess visitors to Cumberland for a few days this week. ■ ♦ • • The Altar Society of the Catholic Church held a very successful whist drive Wednesday evening last in the Waverley Hotel, Dunsmuir Avenue. Thirteen tables were ln play, the winners being announced as follows: Ladies' first, Mrs. L. Frelone, 120; consolation, Mrs. E. King, 81; gent's lirst, Miss T. A. Galllvan, 116; consolation, Miss Josie Bono, 86. When the last hand was played, the cards were cleared away and excellent refreshments served by the ladles ot ibe committee in charge. ss ss * Tbe Octagon Bridge Club held itn weekly meeting last Wednesday at the home of Miss H, Lockhart, Alian Avenue. Mrs. J. H. Cameron won first prize, second being taken by Mrs.- W. II. Cope. • • « Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Minto, entertained a number of friends at "600" a I the week-end. • ss • Mr. Joseph Idlens, of the Imperial Oil Co., Royston, was a business visitor to Vancouver during the week. Don't Walk TALK! USE YOUR PHONE FOR THE EEST FOOD VALUES IN TOWN Just call 122 and we'll give you the best for the least. FRELONE'S GROCERY STORE Cor, iitli nnd Diiiismiiir. Phone 122 Cumberland The Intermediate Basketball Club's Valentine Dance in the Ilo-Ilo Hall last Friday evening proved one of the | most enjoyable of its kind ever held j here, and Ihe large number in attendance had a wonderfully good time. Lucky winners in the prize drawing were as follows; James Gordon, box of chocolates; J. Richardson, set of brushes; llolenla Wilson, box ot chocolates; W. Hudson, spot light; K. Brown, box of chocolates. NOTED DIVINE PREACHES IN HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (Continued from Page One) CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS I SPECIALLY CATERED TO a picture of Jesus is to get in our minds a picture of God. Prayer needed a right conception of God. Recollection should be followed by a period of silence. We are apt to do all the talking, and did not give God a chance to speak to us. He admired the Quakers for thlB practice of silence, only they had over developed lt in thc same way as we had over developed talking. More periods of silence were needed in our prayer life. Then came the giving of Thanks. Most people were anxious to get busy right away telling God about their troubles. Tbere was time enough for that In its right placo. It was surprising to find how many things we could thank God for, if we only took tbe trouble to think of them, After thanks, Intercession, thnt is Prayers for others. No, it was not time for our troubles yet. We must lirst think of other people's troubles before our own. There were so many things about which we could pray which concerned otlier lives than our own. Intercession developed un unselfish spirit. Through It we lifted others up to God. Having completed these four acts, wc could now turn to God and tell II lin nbout ourselves. We were apt to bother God loo much with our ailments and difficulties. It was not necessary to,do so. Prayer bad a tremendous part to play in our lives, anil there is no doubt that It could be made a means of affecting our health. But he warned his hearers not to bc disappointed If God did not seem to answer their prayers. The sick ami afflicted took their share In the load of tbe Cross of suffering humanity. The Inst act should be one of dedication. After our prayers, what? Were we lo go out and live the old life, or were we to go out "refreshed and strengthened by our Communion wilh God, and ready to consecrate our energies anew to HIb Cause. The act of dedication summed up the intention of our prayers. FOR SALE—1 small Donkey Engine to sell cheap. $550.00. Apply to Miss B. Chamberlain, Heriot Bay, li. C. 7-10 FOB SALE—3-Room House, Garage, Barn, small outbuildings. Four acres, some cleared, situate on the Trent Road. No reasonable offer refused. Apply Box 231, Cumber land. 7-10 Our Motto: "QUALITY AND SERVICE" W. P. Symons j lOST—Pair of Eyeglasses with dark I rims, In cnBe bearing name of R. I Knplnnsky, eye specialist. Lost on I Sunday or Monday. Finder please Proprietor phono 187, Cumberland. lt HUNDREDS NOW SAVING LANG'S CASH DISCOUNT BONDS Have You Started Yet? CANDY SPECIALS Gum Drops, per i/o-Ib 18f? Jelly Beans, per Vi-tb .., 21^ Creamy Toffee, per i/i-lb 25£ Boxed Chocolates, Moirs and Neilson's, d»i AA Prices up from per box t|)J.»Ul/ SAVE Lang's Cash Discount Bonds LANG'S CASH DISCOUNT BONDS Lang's Cash Discount Bonds LANG'S CASH DISCOUNT BONDS Lang's Cash Discount Bonds ara=*a=*fgt=tt=iBtagggt=a^^ Lang's Drug Store THE REXALLKODAK STORE "It Pays to Deal at Lang's" if Watch for the prize list for the annual Firemen's Masquerade Ball ln the Ilo-Ilo Hall on March 17th. Miss Alma Conrod was the guest of Miss Thelma Gray, of Minto, over last week-end. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MacFadyen are spending a few days In Cumberland the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. MacFadyen, Dunsmuir Avenue. With other Royal Bank officials, Mr. MacFadyen is here on an inspection visit to the local branch. SPRAY CALENDAR MAY BE OBTAINED The home of the Chief of Police, Sir. W. H. Cope, was the scene of a small roof fire last Saturday afternoon. Luckily the blaze was put out before any serious damage resulted. St. Patrick's Day, March 17th—the annual Masquerade Ball of the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department. Farmers aud gardeners of thc Comox District will be interested to know that the 1927 Spray Calendar has just been issued by tbe Department of Agriculture and may be obtained free of charge. This calendar is a chart of the various diseases and pests that may attack fruit trees and other garden produce, etc., and contains formulae for thc different sprays I to be used against them. Directions I for this use nre also given, and in addition there is a poison bait formula to be used In combating rodents. The calendar will prove very useful to those Interested, nnd may bc procured by applying to the Department of Agriculture, Victoria, or at any of tbe Branch Offices of Ihe Department throughout the Province. .Such a branch is situate in the city of Courtenay. Greatest Improvement On FORD ENGINE SINCE 1908 HOT PLATE VAPORIZER Standard on All Ford Models 600 degrees F. in 30 seconds 1. Complete vaporization—reduces carbon. 2. All fuel vaporized—prevents oil dilution. 3. Even vaporization—smooth running at low 4. Even vaporization—more power and speed. 5. Complete vaporization—fuel economy. INCREASED MILEAGE Economy, THE REAL CANADIAN CAR at Corfield Motors, Ltd. FORD DEALER Phones 46 ud 182 Courtenay, B. C.
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