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TWKL CUMBERLAND ISLANDER id With which is consolidated the Cumberland Mews. FORTY-FIFTH YEAR—No. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926. ^uNTo'wWfaitD SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLL ARS PER ANNUM A J. TAYLOR AGAIN HEADS LITERARY AND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The annual general meeting of tho 7th, no. 104, Sam Robertson; 8th, no. Cumberland Literary and Athletic 345, II. Williams; 9th, no. 273, Robt. Association was held In the Baud Halt Goodali; 10th, no. 324, J. C. Dorer; on Sunday evening last, a large num- 11th, no. 253, Tom Bates; 12th, no. ber of members being present. A. J, 170, D. Morgan Jr.; 13th, no. 189, D. Taylor, the president, occupied the .Morgan Sr.; 14th, no. 436, Jas. Walk- chair and after a few opening ro- or; 15th, no. 150, C. Newman. "HUGHIE" BATES SINGS TOMORROW AT ILO-ILO EVERYBODY WORKS BUT FATHER Mr. H. L. Bates, Cumberland's well- known and popular singer of comic songs, will do a turn tomorrow night (Saturday) between the first and second shows at the llo-llo Theatre. "Hughie" is getting well on In years, but his songs and step dunces uro given with an enthusiasm rarely seen in a mnn half ills age. Mr. Bates Is keeping thc nature of his turn to himself, but we hope he obliges with his famous "Twinkle Little Star" song and step-dance accompaniment. Theatre patrons would he well advised not to miss this special attraction. Long's Drug Store will be open on Christmas morning only from 10:30 until 12:30 o'clock. marks called upon the secretary, Mr. R. Strachan, to read the minutes of the last annual general meeting. which," on motion, were adopted as read. The secretary then read the following report of the president, whicb was unanimously adopted: "To the Officers and Members of the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association, I beg to submit herewith my report for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1926. "The year has been fairly successful under the circumstances that have prevailed. Most of you are aware that the principal source of income of the Association has been curtailed to a great extent for the last year, and therefore it has been impossible for your Boa. d to do as much as they have ln tbe past. At all times a careful study of the expenditures has been made, bearing in mind the welfare and interest of the Membership. "I beg to draw your attention to the badly In need of being lined with condition of the Band Hall. It is shiplap Inside, so as to be comfortable especially In the winter months, for entertainments and games for our Members. We have had an estimate of cost of labor and material for same and we ought to endeavor to hnve the Hall put In good condition. "I wish personally to thank each Member of the Board and the various Committees for their hearty co-operation and support and their help to me during my term of office. "Attached hereto you will find a financial report ot the transactions carried out by the Board at their meetings during the entire year.'' Estimated receipts for year 1926 $44S9.95 Estimated receipts for year 1925 3986.00 Expenditure for year 1926... 4367.60 Expenditure for year 1925... 4291.00 I am, Sirs, your obedient servant, A. J. TAYLOR, President. The president then called upon thc members for any suggestions they would like to make with reference to conditions at the club. Anything that did not suit the members, said the president, would try to be rectified, and any suggestions made would be passed along to the new board for their consideration. He also mentioned the fact that thc Band Hall was being largely used this winter for indoor games and several members had suggested lining the hall with ship-lap. After some considerable and useless discussion, lt was unanimously decided that the new board bo empowered to make the necessary Improvements. The financial report read by the secretary was, on motion, approved and fyled. A hearty vote of thanks was also tendered to the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited for their very generous help during the past year. Election of Olllcers A. J. Taylor and J. Robb were nominated for president. Mr. Robb withdrawing In favor of tho past president. Mr. Taylor was duly declared elected by Mr. George Shearer, who had been invited to take the chair at the commencement of the proceedings for election of olllcers. Other officials elected were: vice-president. James Robb; secretary, R. Strachan; treasurer, Wm. Henderson; board of management, Messrs. H. Devlin, G. Shearer, R. T. Brown, Fraser Watson, H. Jackson and Andrew Thompson. Prfae Drawing Winners Fifteen prizes were given away in the annual Christmas prize drawing, winners being as follows: 1st, no. 71, V. Bono; 2nd. no. 385, Jaa. Smith; 3rd, no. 126. S. Hatfield; 4th, no. 388, J. High; 6th. no. 100, It. Peters; 6th. no. 271, M. Bulatovltch; "GREEN ARCHER" TITLE OF NEW SERIAL COMING "If you want a story about Abel Bellamy that every paper ln the country will print on the front page, come to my house at six tonight," one of Bellamy's hired slaves- of evil told a news reporter. And that evening, before six o'clock, he lay dead, his heart pierced by a green arrow, the calling card of a mysterious phantom- like creature whose appearance at Bellamy's castle have terrorized the servants and made even the stout heart of Bellamy quake! This Is one of the tense climaxes In the first chapter of "The Green Archer,' the ten chapter Pathe serial starting its story of mystery and romance at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre Monday January 3rd. Allene Ray and Walter Miller are in the featured roles. It Is an adaptation by Frank Leon Smith of the novel by Edgar Wallace, and was directed by Spencer Bennet. Included In the cast are Frank Lacteen, Burr Mclntbsh, Wally Oettel, Walter Lewis, and Earl B. Powell, tho noted expert on the rare sport of archery. A few badminton players from the United Church Club paid a visit on Wednesday evening to the Men's Badminton Club In the Band Hall. The visitors were unable to present a full quota, consequently instead of inter- club matches, the players mixed and ! thoroughly enjoyed themselves. ! Some good games were seen, even ! though most of the "Toffy Club" play- j ers have never handled a badminton I racquet until just a few weeks ago. j With a little coaching tliey are going j to prove formidable opponents for would-be cup lifters. The Royston School pupilB held their annual concert and Christmas tree on Saturday, 18th. Opening with the "singing of "O Canada," there followed in quick succession a series of choruses, songs, drills, dances and dialogues. The Laundry Scene where "everyone works but father" brought down the house. In spite of repeated applause for their song, "Reuben and Rachacl," Masters Raymond and Ilili ert McLeod could not be persuaded to return, Later on, however, they did delight tho audience with a humorous duet. Miss Annie McLeod, piano, ami Master Hlbbert McLeod, violin, supplied thc music for the evening in a most ellicicnt manner. Mr. A. Henderson kindly acted as chairman. In proposing a voto of thanks to the principal, Mr. J. Williams, and his assistant, Miss M. Calnan. Major A. Hilton congratulated them on their work in the school and pointed out that the result of their untiring efforts had been witnessed during the evening. Santa Claus' departure brought the event to a close. CITY FATHERS GATHER AT LAST MEETING OF YEAR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS SET FOR JANUARY 13 Juniors Hold Whist j Drive And Dance i i The members of the Cumlierland j Junior Badminton Club entertained at an enjoyable whist drive and dance | In the Anglican hall on Wednesday! j evening, a comfortable crowd being | ln attendance. Mrs. MacLaughlln I carried off ladies' first prize, with ! Miss C. Sutherland taking the con- jsolatlon, while Archie Dick and Geo.' | Brown won first ami last respectively In the men's section. Excellent music ; for the dance was provided by Messrs. | j J. Walker. R Robertson and i McLellan. HOME CLUBS LOSE CRIB LEAGUE GAMES Both Cumberland Cribbage clubs, playing " on their home grounds," went down to defeat In league matches this week. On Tuesday evening ln the Anglican hall, the Cumberland Men's Club lost to Bevan by the score of 28 to 44, and on Wednesday evening the local Athletic Club lost a close one to Union Bay by the margin of 4 points, the final result reading 16- 20. in both cases an enjoyable night's entertainment was afforded the players, and refreshments were served. When the municipal elections come around on January 13th, Cumberland voters will cast their ballots In the City llnll, as has been the case for years past. This was decided at last Monday's meeting of the City Council, the motion nlso appointing Mr. W. H. Cope as returning oflicer and empowering lilm to hnve the voters' list put Into print. Aldermen Ledlngham, Jeffrey and Potter have completed their terms, consequently three vacancies on thc council nre to be filled. There will also be three vacancies on the School Board. .Mrs. MacNaughton, Mr. Brown and .Mr. Henderson having completed their terms. One police commissioner Will be required, Mr. D. R. MacDonald having ended his two-year term. None of the above present incumbents have intimated that they will stand for re-election. Neither has Mayor .Maxwell given out any statement concerning his plans. Personal Mention Bert Oyez! Oyez! Novelty dance In the Ilo-Ilo hall tonight, ('ulniri Make merry with the merry football players ut their Novelty dance In thc llo-llo hall tonight. Surprises for I*. Lang's Drug Store will be open on Christmas morning only from 10:30 until 12:30 o'clock. Annual Christmas Tree Party Held "HOLY NIGHT"PLAYED TO CAPACITY HOUSE The scholars of Holy Trinity Sun-| day School had a wonderful time at j their annual Christmas Tree Party j which was held In the Parish Hall on I Tuesday afternoon. About 50 children were present as well as teachers | and a number of friends. The first part of the afternoon was spent in playing games, followed by refreshments. Word then came that Santa Claus was in llie vicinity nnd presently a blast on the bugle announced his arrival. Santa, after chatting for a few minutes with the children, distributed the gifts, and before leaving promised to come again on some future occasion. Big Event Tonight For Xmas Dancers Tonight Is the big night for which dance lover* of the district have long been waiting—the night of the Cumberland Intermediate Football Club's Novelty Dance In the Ilo-Ilo hall, and by "novelty" the footballers mean nothing else but. Preparations for the event have been going on apace for some weeks, and a programme ha3 been arranged that will guarantee to keep the dancers in a merry mood all evening. Novelty features galore will be the order of the night, and an Imposing array of prizes are waiting the lucky dancers. Don't forget the Carnival Dance and big prize drawing in the same hall on New Year's Eve (next Friday). Tills is going to be full of surprises. Admission for these dances Is $1.00 for gentlemen and 50c for ladles. Let's go! Boost the Cumberland Intermediate Football Club! Those who were present at the Christmas entertainment staged by the scholars of Holy Trinity Sunday School in the Parish Hall last Monday evening all expressed themselves as delighted with tho performance. The first part of the programme consisted of recitations and songs; nfter the Interval the feature item was put on. This consisted of a number of scenes centering around the Nativity of Our Lord, entitled "Holy .Night." The acting was entirely dumb, and followed the sequence of the passages of scripture read from behind the scenes. The choir of Holy Trinity Church sang Christmas hymns and I carols during tlie scenes, and a great deal of the success of the play was due,to Its members. Mesdames Clin-1 ton, Bryan and Keeler were responsible for the dresses; Mrs. Finch acted as accompanist, and Mr. II. Treen manipulated the spot light. Besides these, a number of othor willing helpers all contributed their share toward the success of the evening, which realized over $27 for the Christmas Tree fund. Miss J. Mitchell left Saturday last for Port Alberni to spend Christmas with her sister, Mrs. J. Magnone, • • "» the Imperial Badminton Club will not meet for play on Christmas and New Year's Eves. . . * Mr. Douglas Partridge, student at the University of British Columbia. Vancouver, has arrived in Cumberland to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Partridge. * ss * Mr. Leo Lang, of Seattle, arrived on Wednesday to spend the Christmas vacation with his mother and brother, Mrs. M. M. Lang and Mr. R. C. Lang. .. . . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Telford, of Vancouver, arrived in Cumberland Tuesday and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dando over the Christmas holiday. Special Holiday Dance Tomorrow Tomorrow night, being Christmas night, thero will be a special old-time dance in the Ilo-Ilo hall from 7:30 to 12 midnight, with a special old-time orchestra ln attendance. Both young and old will be catered to with the latest dance music and also music for the old-fashioned dances. Admission is 75 cents for gentlemen and 25c for ladles. Next Saturday (New Year's night) a similar dance will be held In the Ilo-Ilo hall at the same hour. Following is the programme for both of these dances: 1, Waltz; 2, Two-step; 3, Fox-trot; 4, Schottlsche; 5, Circassian circle; 6, Waltz; 7, One- step; 8. Three-step; 9. Brownie two- step; 10, Jersey; 11, Fox-trot; 12, Polkn; 13. Minuet; 14, One-step; 15, Interval waltz. Program continued. Lancers and Quadrilles If requested. NOTICE TENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED up to and not later than Saturday, January 1st, for the re-lining with ship-lap of the building known as the Band Hall, West Cumberland. Tenders must be handed In to R. Strachan, secretary, Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association, and inspection Of the hall can be made by applying at the Athletic Club for key. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Chivalry Of The Crusaders Lives The following, written under the above heading, was culled from last Sunday's issue of the Vancouver Daily Province. It Is evident that Cumberland's boys are quite ready to "do tlieir bit" when called upon. "The chivalry and undaunted courage of the famous crusaders of old is not dead. "This was proven by a little item which was Included lu the Friday list of subscriptions to the Province Santa Claus Fund. It read: 'From the Knights of Honor Club,' Cumberland, B. C, ?2S..-,5.' "It appears that this is a boys' organization connected with Holy Trinity Church. There are a dozen members, and they meet In thc vicarage every Monday evening. At a recenl meeting It was decided that when Saturday came they would go out and cam contributions toward the Province Santa Claus Fund. This they did, wilh a keenness which was admirable. Some of them had to work quite hard for their money, but others had many contributions given to them, but best of all the spirit was there to earn the money if called upon to do so. OVKIt THE TOP "Tliey set $10 as tlieir objective, but to Iheir great delight they went 'over the top' about noon, and set out to lake more trenches. To their great delight the total collections of thc day were very close to thirty dollars. The money was forwarded to tiie needy children of Vuncouver. with their best wishes. "Included ln the membership of the club are the following lads: John Cass. Richard Bate, Wilton Dalby, John High. Herbert and Clifford Webber, Willie Slaughter, Jimmy Monks, Jack Boog. Alec Somerville, Will Merrifield, Dudley Kceler. The lust named was sick nnd could not get out, so sent In 50c which he will work for later. He also sent in the little book and game." .* Meeting for the last time during the 'year 1926, the members of the city council last Monday evening trans- , acted an unusunlly large amount of business. It was, however, not the I last meeting of the present council's I term—there Is yet another on January 3rd. i Communications occupied a very lengthy period, there being five In all to be dealt with. Mr. E. Hughes notified the council that at their request he had reconsidered his resignation tendered some weeks ago and bad decided to carry on his duties as wiring Inspector for the city. The Gutta Percha Rubber Co.. of Vancouver, asked for the return to them of portions of the recently purchased fire hose, which had proven defective. I'nrl-Mntuel Cheque HecelTCd The Minister of Finance of tbe Provincial Government enclosed wtlh his letter a cheque for $465.17, being Cumberland's share of 1926 parl- mutuel profits. This was $27.83 In excess of tire 1925 cheque. One other governmental communication was from the Superintendent of Lands, Mr. H. Cathcart. who tendered thanks for the recently received statement re the "better housing act." He also noted that interest to the amount of $226.11 was still forthcoming and on suggestion of Mayor Maxwell It was decided to forward this at once. Insurance for Firemen Replying to a request for information on Insurance tor members of the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Workmen's Compensation Board stated that the rate for this would be one cent for each day or part of day said members are on duty. The letter explained at length thnt this did not mean one cent for every day In the year, or $3.65 per member per year. Thc rate struck the council as being decidedly favorable and tbe city clerk was instructed to have the insurance written as soon as possible, so as to take effect January 1st. Bills and accounts totaled $1072.89, including the mayor's remuneration of $50.00 and $26.00 for each of the aldermen. The light account showed a slight increase, which was attributed to the present long nights and recently completed lighting extensions. However, the light bill has been kept considerably lower over the past 11 months of 1926 than It was over the similar period of 1925. Bank balances wc-e ns follows: $7330.18, general acount; $3560.07, school account; $359.45, savings account. Aid. Jeffrey reported a clean bill of health for the city. Mayor Maxwell, noting that lt was the last meeting of thc year 1926, congratulated the aldermen on their efficiency during tlio past term and was sure the citizens of Cumberland appreciated their efforts. Aid. Parnham In turn congratulated the Mayor for his .business-like administration, this being a big factor ln the council's success during 1926. ^s*w«qp«Hp«Msqpg««««^w#«^^ The Publisher and Staff of The Cumberland Islander extend to one and all Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year tgt«^Bcts$C!£ciff!sft^ This Week-End, Ilo-Ilo Theatre, "MEN OF STEEL" PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926. Christmas Gift SUGGESTIONS LADIES' COATS Tho balance of our Winter Coats, in plain and novelty patterns, to clear at reduced prices. DRESSES in Georgette, Satins, Novelty Crepe-de-Chene, and Spuus. An assortment of new shades, nicely trimmed. MILLINERY Exclusive Btylos ln Trimmed and Ready-to-wear Hats In Velvets, Felts and Velours. HAND BAGS made of finest quality leathers lu plain and combination colors, lined with brocaded silk and fitted with mirror and inside swing purse. SILKS CHIFFON TAFFETA, 36" in plain and shot effects. SPUN SILK, 30" best quality, large range of shades. BROCADED SILK, 40" In all colors. FLAT CBEPE SILK, 38" In good quality material. SCARVES Silk Ties and Scarves—Lovely new printed Georgette and Crepe Scarves In beautiful color combination. SILK UNDERWEAR Crepe-de-Cbene and Rayon Silk Underwear in the most popular shades. SILK HOSE In the popular Venus make, in plain and novelty patterns for sport and dress wear. GARTERS A splendid selection in novelty designs. UMBRELLAS in a covering of pure silk on strong frame, and in lovely handle designs. DRESSING GOWNS made ln light weight Beacon cloth, smart in appearance. BATH ROBES Soft heavy weight with thick silk girdle—a good range of patterns. SWEATERS All Wool and Silk and Wool Sweaters in a good assortment of shades and styles. 'Mb NOVELTY SETS PUT UP IN FANCY BOXES Rayon Silk Vest and Bloomers; Silk Hose and Garters; Dance Set comprising Brassiere and Step-in; Tie and Handkerchief; Dress lengths In Satins, Crepe-dc Chene, Georgette and Taffeta; Bath Towel (large size) Jacquard pattern, combination borders, with two face towels; good quality linen Bureau Scarf and Table Centre with cluny lace and Insertion; Crash Linen Runners and Centre Piece colored embroidery with torchon laco, also tray cloths; Manicure Sets; Brush and Comb; Hand painted Handkerchief; novelty Powder Puffs; Back Powder Puffs; Bridge Pencils; Shoe Trees Compact sets Including rouge, powder, lip-stick, perfume and garters; Pin Trays; Needle Holders with thimble; novelty Inch Tapes; Ivory Clocks; Individual Powder PuffB In case; Pyrex Casserole and Pie Plates ln nickle containers; Cake and Sandwich Trays; Nut Bowl with cracker; Butter dish with knife; Marmalade and Honey Jars; Cold Cream Jars; Jewel Cases; Card boxes; lacquered Trays, etc. GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR BABY CASHMERE COAT with silk braiding; silk Quilted Coat; silk and wool Jackets with Bonnet to match; silk Dresses; silk under Slips; silk and wool Hose and Bootees; Baby sets comprising Brush, Comb, Rattle and Powder box; Shoe Trees; Garters; Knife, fork und spoon set; Baby Mugs, etc. BOYS' OVERCOATS In fawn, grey and brown Tweeds, double-breasted and belted styles, from $10.00 to $22.50* SUITS Boys' long Pant Suits in single or double-breasted. Nice patterns and quality Tweeds to choose from. Sizes from 24 to 34. BALLOON PANTS In an assortment of Patterns, all well-made and finished in good durable Tweeds, all sizes, 22 to 34; special at $2.95. BLOOMERS for Boys' school wear In Navy and TweedB, sizes from 18 to 37; specially priced. SWEATERS Pull-over styles, shawl collar, combination colors. HANDKERCHIEFS In pretty Chrltsmas boxes, made up In a vast variety of shades and designs. BOYS' LUMBER JACKS made from fine flannel material, two-way collar, knit bottom, patch pockets. REEFER COATS mnde ln Navy Nap Cloth with red flannel lining and brass buttons, sizes 24 to 30, special at $5.75 PYJAMAS Flannelette Pyjamas in good heavy weight in attractive patterns. GOLF HOSE Boys' all-wool Golf Hose tor school wear with fancy Jacquard tops at 75^ Boys' Caps, Belts, Braces, Ties, Armbands, Tie Pins, Handkerchiefs, Wool and Kid Gloves, Mufflers, etc. MEN'S OVERCOATS Men's Winter Overcoats In medium weight, good quality lining, well tailored. Brown, fawn, greys and lovats, trom $17.50 to $35.00. SUITS Genuine all-wool Tweeds and Worsteds, made ln standard styles, from $22.50 to $35.00 SHIRTS in the popular Arrow make in Canadian and English broadcloth, silk stripes, cords, zephyrs, plain and novelty patterns, from $2.50 to $5.00 SCARVES Silk and Silk and Wool new Scarves with fringed ends in combination colors; also fine all-wool Cashmere at from $1.50 to $4.50 HOSE Silk and Silk and Wool Socks ln stripes and checks. BATH ROBES and Smoking Jackets, plain and novelty checks, wltb braid trimmings. TIES in holiday gift boxes in a large range of stripes and pattern effects, from 75tf to $1.75 Novelty Leather Belts put up in individual boxes. Cigar Box and Garter sets; Tie pin, Collar clasp, Cuff links and Garter Sets; Fancy Garters made ln strong cord elastic; Fancy Suspenders, Garter and Armband Sets; Military Brushes; Handkerchief cases; Soft Collar cases; Linen Collar cases; Cigar boxes; Ash Trays; Card Holders; Kid and Woolen Gloves; Hats, Caps; Glllett Safety Razors; Shaving Brushes, etc. Ai. Campbells' Store will be open until 10 p.m. ererjr Saturday during December GROCERY DEPT. Our Grocery Dept. is stocked with the season's choicest fruits and Delicatessen nwwtaaftffffwata Christmas 1926 Once again we wish you a Merry Christmas, and may all the years that will come to you bring with them Wealth, Health and Happiness. CAMPBELL BROS. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B: C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926. HUMAN BARGAINS Some people are always picking up bargains- genuine more than your money's worth bits of goods or property—while others again may look and look and when they do find something which they think is dirt cheap and has escaped the eye of the regular hunter they learn too late that they have been deceived, and their bargain proves to be no bargain at all, but the biggest sort of a white elephant, Did it ever occur to you that there are bargains in husbands and wives as well as in dress goods and household furnishings? Take, for instance, the plain, upright, but rather unprepossessing man of business, who plods along day in and day out, not overburdened with sentiment, but with a high sense of his obligations to his wile and with a never ceasing desire to give her every comfort—is he not a much greater matrimonial bargain than the handsome, well-dressed poetical creature who before marriage professes all sorts of devotion yet who soon finds time for but one kind and that is to himself? Ah, yes, the former is the all-wool-and-a-yard-wide sort, while the latter is very apt to fade in the hard rubbing of the world's washday. Also with wives it is just the same. Very often the highly accomplished, attractive, social butterfly, beautiful to look upon, proves not one half as worthy as the plainer girl, who, not being beautiful, cultivates graces of mind and heart that wear well. One is the cheap, flimsy satin, from which the gloss disappears if put to real use; while the other is a well-woven serge, withstands the storms, and comes out all the better and brighter for contact with rough weather. It is well to be it human bargain hunter, for in many unbeaten paths in many unfrequented ways are living men and women who, if once brought into the light of the great world, would show of what metal they are made and lie living examples of the old addage that "All is not gold that glitters." whose hearts have been gladdened by the many charming presents that find their way in their homes; and the less fortunate will wonder why Santa Claus does not love them as well as those whose parents are in better financial circumstances than their own. While we make arrangements for the coming event let us not forget the holy saying "Whatsoever ye have done to the least of these, etc." Let us share our means during this special time of rejoicing with those who ought to rejoice with us; give freely and with a cheerful heart, and when you let your own children gather about the Christmas tree the thought that the poor have not been forgotten by you will add a charm to the pleasure that will make you feel much better than the mite of money it may take from your purse could buy in any other way. PRIZE DRAWING TO BE BIG FEATURE OF F. C- CARNIVAL DANCE DON'T FORGET Tomorrow Christmas will be here, and with it will come great joy to many of our little ones. But there will also be a number who will only hear nf others AT CHRISTMAS At the glad Christmastide we are all optimists. But after New Year's day when the bills come rolling in and the January wind howls, we will all be pessimists. On Christmas morn we will forgive you. We understand. You didn't intend to do it. Let it pass- But when January skies lower don't ask us. We will hate you, and everybody, even unto our own aching bones. When the joy bells ring on Christmas Eve we love children at play. The blessed darlings! What a joy to see them leap, to hear them shout, to catch the froth of their exuberance. We will even get down on our knees and play with them upon the floor and wind up the tumbling monkey. But when the banker calls our attention to the overdraft in January, away with the little one! Drat 'em! Why don't people keep their youn.T ones in cages, like the wild animals they are? They annoy you. They get on your nerves. Take them away before you commit something- When Christmas dawns you are a believer. You are almost a Christian Scientist. There is no evil. Good is all. Women are true. Men are kind. The world is growing better. But when the January grind sets in, it's different- Then you doubt. You believe nothing, nobody, nowhere. Women are deceitful and expensive baggages Men are worse. The world is bumping along toward the bow-wows. At the beginning of the holidays you are well. The day after New Year's your jonits ache and you feel your old complaint. You know your liver has turned over. Nothing inside is working except the spleen and the gull duct. On Christmas morning you are sweet sixteen, on January second you are a hundred and sixteen. What old frauds we are all at times. Let us live, each of the few days remaining to us, as though every day were Christmas. In order to assist the funds of the Cumberland Intermediate Football Club and to ensure the success of the Carnival dance the club Is holding in the Ilo-Ilo hall on New Year's Eve, a grand prize drawing has been prepared. On Monday last, two public- spirited citizens with the interest ot the football team at heart, undertook to canvas the merchants of Cumberland ln quest of prizes for the drawing, and were met with generous donations. These will be drawn for at the dance New Year's Eve ln the following order; lBt prize, Hotpoint Iron donated by the Cumberland Electric Lighting Co; 2nd, $4.00 Silk Scarf donated by John Sutherland; 3rd, $2.50 box of Chocolates donated by Alex Henderson; 4th, box of Cigars donated by Matt Brown's Grocery; 5th, Goods to value of $2.50 donated by A. MacKinnon; 6th, $2.50 box of Chocolates ( or cigars) donated by Mumford's Grocery; 7th, box of Cigars donated by Jay-Jay Lunch Room; 8th, $2.25 box of Chocolates donated by Lang's Drug Store; 9th, $2.50 box of Cigars donated by Newman's Barber Shop; 10th, $2.00 roast of Beef donated by Wilcock Bros.; 11th, box of Cigars donated by Royal Candy Store; 12th, $2.50 Cake donated by Mann's Bakery; 13th, $2.00 in Goods donated by C. H. Tarbell & Son; 14th, $1.50 roast of Beet donated by City Meat Market (W. P. SymonB); 15th, box ot Soap, donated by Eclipse Barber Shop. In addition to the above prizes, Mr. Thomas Graham made a donation of $15,00 toward the Club funds, and Mr. E. W. Bickle is donating the tickets for the drawing and other printing free. The tickets for this grand drawing are now on sale all over the district, at only 25c each. Have you bought yours yet? Mr. J. Vernon-Jones and Mr. Hector Stewart, of the staff of the Cumberland Islander, are spending the Xmas vacation ln Vancouver, "Gopd heavens, man, what ls the matter with your face? Were you in an automobile accident?" "No, I was being shaved by a lady barber when a mouse ran across the floor." Vegetarian's .Husband (timidly)— "Do you know, my dear, I really think we ought to have a bit of meat once In a while. Three times last night I caught myself whinnying!" Give Something Electrical —CONVENIENCES FOR MOTHER— Galnaday Electric Washers —FLASHLIGHTS— A Flashlight has a hundred uses and every boy and man should have one —ELECTRIC WAFFLE IRONS— Delicious waffles, Just as everyone likes them, made at the table without grease or smoke. Cook as fast as you can eat them. —CHRISTMAS TREE STRINGS— This ls a safe way to light your tree and will last for years. —THE PRACTICAL XMAS GIFT— The Hotpoint Electric Percolator, 6 cup, nickel plated. —EVERYBODY LIKES TOAST— Hot toast, done as you like It, gives a taste to tho breakfast. Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" This is a Vz-in. valve for 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. J _*. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE iii Movies ^j3K]---*iWWMSS^^ Attractions for the Coming Week Monday, December 27 Tues., Dec. 28 "Simon The Jester" and ihe Last Chapter of "Wild West" Wednesday, Dec. 28 Comedy and DON'T FORGET THE ELKS' BALI-. FRIDAY, 31st. THURSDAY, DEC. 30th, ft SATURDAY, JAN. 1st. Vera Reynolds & H. B, Warner in FACING DEATH, he maintained silence Why ? "MARE NO.STRUM" HAS BIG DRAMATIC POWER . ".Mare Nostrum," which comes Ibis week-onil to the Gnieiy Theatre, Is a powerful Btory ot the sea at the timer' :of tlie great World Wur. Ingram produced it on the original locutions |in Spain, France and Italy described 'by the autohr in his book. The result is a delightful combination of strong 'drama and pictorial nnd historical beauty- such, as only Ingram is capable of making. Alice Terry and Antonio .Moreno enact the leading roles and share tlle honors in the success ot the picture. Alias Terry and Moreno have played many parts before tlie camera but nothing either of them have done before matches up to iheir performances in "Aiare Nostrum." With the exception ot* Hughie Mack who has an outstanding con>edy role the remaining members of the cast are foreign artists who make tlieir Ilrst appearance on the American screen in ihis picture. Ingram is also to be congratulated In his selection of such a well balanced and capable cast. Tiie German characters are particularly line. GOT ON SCREEN VIA THE ARMY If Taylor Graves had not joined the army during the recent war the screen would probably have missed out ou a fine young actor. Graves had been doing so well on the legitimate silage that million pictures never entered his head. Then the war came and Graves joined up, Me was stationed in California and saw a great deal of the moving picture people at work and decided when he got out of the service to give pictures a try, with the result that he is now playing oue of Hie important roles In Frist National's big steel special, "Men of Steel.*' which starring vehicle for Milton Sills comes to the llo-llo this week-end as a Xmas special. Graves broke into, million pictures In a picture with Sills. It iviii "Miss Lulu Detts," In which Sills and Lois Wilson were co-featured. Graves' most outstanding legitimate stage work was in tlie leading role oC "Very Good. Eddie." TOLD HE WAS TO DIE YET ALWAYS HE WAS "SIMON THE JESTER" DANCERS DISPORT IN BALLROOM POOL One of the most original bathing sequences ever seen in a million picture occurs in "Her Second Chance," which comes to Hie Gaiety Theatre on Monday, Dec. 27th. and to thc Ilo- Ilo .Theatre the following evening. At. a dancing party, the bandstand moves aside, revealing a very large bathing pool. The amazed dancers, of course, take Immediate advantage of tlie Innovation. One hundred or more people In this scene enjoy tlie novelty of swimming In u ballroom. Featured lu the film are Anna Q. Nilsson. lluntly Gordon, Charles Murray and Corlls Pnlnier. COLLEEN HAS BIG CHANCE IN ROLE OK ELLA CINDERS The greatest pantomimic opportunities of her career are said to he given Colleen .Moore by her latest screen vehicle, "Ella Cinders," n John Mc- Cormlck plcturizatlon of the newspaper comic si rip. which comes to tin' Ilo-Ilo Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. December 211 and 80. Humor is promised as one of Hie most pervading ingredients of the new production, with Ihe thrill of novelty as added measure, for "Ella Cinders"' Is 0 chronicle of a country girl's efforts to get n foothold In Ihe movies, and tiie play Is said to teem with so- called off-stage glimpses of studio life. Surrounding Miss Moore is a cast headed by Lloyd Hughes, who has often been seen ns her leading man, hut apparently never often enough, judging by his great and growing popularity. If you had wealth, social position, were politically successful, and were told by your physician Hint you had but a few weeks to live, whnt would you do or say? Could you always be in a jocular I mood, always have a smile on your' face, always seem apparently happy? That Is the condition which con- j fronts Eugene O'Brien, cast In the I title role of "Simon the Jester," a | Frances Marion production, whlcb Is to be 'shown at the Ilo-Ilo theatre on Monday, December 27, and at the Gaiety Theatre Tuesday, Dec. 28. Simon, through his friendship for a young man (his secretary) gets him in more trouble, more startling and thrilling situations than the average man encounters In a lifetime. His generosity and kindly attituib create all sorts of havoc, until flnall; he Is forced to battle for his life ai well as that of the woman he loves. With O'Brien In the title role, LU Han Rich, the heroine. Edmuud Burns the minunderstood lover, Henry B. Walthall, Hie villain, William Piatt, the clown, little Is to be desired In modern motion picture entertainment. Aside from these screen personages there is a complete circus with all its clowns and performing animals, as well as a side show filled with human freaks. OLD BASEBALL PLAYER HAS REAL WORKOUT Matt .Moore. Tommy Tucker in the Fox Films production of John Gold- en's success, "The First Year,' at tlie Gaiety next Wednesday, December 29 and at the Ilo-Ilo Friday and Saturday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1st, enjoyed himself Immensely during the filming of tlie carnival scenes In the picture. His main occupation iu these was throwing baseballs at an artful dodger—and Matt used to be pitcher on baseball tenm besides being a very ardent follower of the game. Kathryn Perry, Frank Currier and Flunk Cooley, Margaret Livingston. Virginia Madison, Jack Patrick and Curnlynne Snowden are also In the cast. SILVER SHARES SCREEN HONORS WTH MASTER Silver. Buck Jones knowing equine companion, shares many screen honors with his master in "Thc Gentle Cyclone." the western star's newest thriller whicli comes to tho llo-llo theatre next Friday. Dec. 31, and Saturday. January 1st., as oae feature of a double programme. Tlio noted horse, long a favorite with those who have thrilled at Buck Jones' daring film escapades, hns the opportunity to perform numerous and daring feats of huzardous nature under the guiding hand of the redoubtable western actor Jn Ihe current photoplay. Wild leaps, thrilling rides nud mountain climbs are but few or ihe d&ngeroUfl pastimes In which tbe liorse participates. "SILENCE" SCORES HIT Skilfully directed und delightfully noted, liupert Julian's production of underworld life, "Silence," Is about us thrilling a photoplay as one cau seo In a month of Sundays. Suspense, dramatic arllnn and surc-llre thrills follow one another lu quick succession to one nf the most sensational and exciting cllmnxes ever witnessed on the screen. This is a plcturizatlon of the highly-successful stage play of tlie same nnme which ran for nea rly a year in New Vork nnd en route, and one can scarcely suggest any Improvement in the treatment of tlie theme. "Silence" comes to thc Gaiety on Thursday, December 30. nnd Saturday, January 1st. The featured players are Vera Reynolds, II. II. Warner. Raymond Hatton. RockclllTe Pellowei, Jack .Mulhnll and Virginia Pearson. Ilo-Ilo Theatre FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK MSLTON Monday, Dec. 27 Last episode of "Wild West" and > Sentiment, humor, pathos, mystery, tragedy, blended in with human touches that appeal — romance, splendor, intriguing situations—here's screen entertainment de luxe. Simon ESTER' J UUttu By Frtiscw M»rton from flu mwi * WILLIAM J. LOCKE EUGENE OfelUBi LILLIAN RICH Tuesday, December 28 Anna Q. Nilsson in "Her 2nd Chance" Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 29-30 Edmund Lowe in "The Champion Of Lost Causes" FRIDAY, DEC. 31st, & SATHRADY, JAN lsl. BUCK JONES in "The Gentle Cyclone" PAGE FOUR TIE WJMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926. %OL\ h^i cgH to make PU Wholesome Beer CT"HE wholesome beers made for •* the people of British (x*ilumbia by the Amalgamated Breweries ure not made in a d.iy or ,i wi jk. There are months of care before the high grade grains, choice hops ;\nd pure mountain water become the brilliant and full flavored beverage that is PURE BEER. All beers made by the Amalga' mated Brewers of B.C. are loliy fermented and aged for months before they reach the public. They will not continue to ferment after you drink them; they do not cause the ills that hastily made, badly prepared and half fermented "HOMEBREWS" are responsible for. ... .111 ^ At all Govetnmeni Stores Delivery Free Drink only pure beers and preserve your lie ,lth Anulnsmatcd Btewcti-is i I Bf'lish Columbia, if. wblch '<• aiMctawd Vm.-.'iv.'i Drtwerlel Ltsl Puli.iu 11 issriisi Oo. of Canasl List.. Wof mtnsUI Brsssmy L:J. b.Lvd - ilr.4 ,..,-ai:,- Ltd., Victoria Mloenll Btcwlni Co. Ltd. This advertisement is not published or displayed by thc Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British C ilumbia. Cumberland Supply Store Rickson's Old Stand Dunsmuir Avenue A Merry Christmas to all Make your Christmas Merry by buying your holiday needs at the Cumberland Supply. Blue Ribbon Tea, per pound 75 Braid's "Blue Label" Tea, per pound 75 Our Choice Bulk Tea, per pound 65 Our Fresh Ground Coffee is a treat, per tb .55 Fry's Cocoa, >/o-Ib tins 29 Instant Postum, large tin 60 Quaker Corn Flakes, 2 for 25 Cream of Wheat 33 Peanut Butter, per tin 20 Heinz Very Choice Mince Meat 55 Heinz Fig Puddings, each 75 Heinz Plum Puddings, each 75 Shelly's Christmas Cakes, 1, 2, 3 and 5 pounds. Shelly's Christmas Puddings 1.50 Shelly's Christmas Short-Bread 50 Christmas Crackers, assorted, up from 05 Christmas Stockings, up from 25 See our assortment of Gent's Silk Ties, up from .75 Gent's Garters, Armbands & Suspender sets, 85c and 1.25 Gents' Suspenders in holly boxes, 50c, 85c 1.00 Gents' Fine Handkerchiefs, 2 for 35 Gents' Fine Handkerchiefs, each 15 Our Ladies' Fancy Kerchiefs are selling like ripe cherries; 5c up to 40c; and in boxes from 19c up to 75 A new assortment of Boys' antl Gents' Caps. Gent's Soft and Starched Collars. Our $1.00 Gloves for work are best in Town. CUMBERLAND SUPPLY STORE Phone 155 Phone 155 rififtgtfittfegtCt^ May Christmas Mark the Start of a Prosperous New Year WE HAVE IN STOCK USEFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR DAD AND HIS CAU Harling & Ledingham Telephone 8 Cumberland *>"- " —' * j THE PUZZLE CORNER | i I Puzzle No. 235 Each of the following sentences may be made complete by using the Bame word in both blank spaces: Said the dilletante: " In art not for dollars, but to llnd my in things beautiful." The great brother performed added another to his cop. The pie burns in the as I will to prevent it so we must find what we can eat In the I read through the massive in search of instruction, hut when 1 had finished, the subject was as complicated as ever. I cannot the facts but I am as can tie that you are wrong In the matter. ♦ ss ss Puzzle No. 236 Madame Bonptiln, of Rue St, Germain, purchased wines from a merchant, who offered a 5 per cent discount. Her butler, however, informed tho merchant that he must receive a 5 per cent commission on madame's bill /b»yU.EYES .efreshes Tired Eyes Write Murine Co.,Chlck|o,forEyeCircBoolc or the gods would prove unsatisfactory. As the honest merchant only made a profit of B per cent on cost be judiciously raised the amount of the bill, which would have been only 882 francs had the butler not butted in, bo that they alljot their 5 per cent! What was the amount of the new bill? • • ss Puzzle No. 237 Take tlie height of one's ambition add a serpent, subtract a flight of steps, add a road, subtract a part of u fence, and the resulting letters will spell GOAT. Puzzle No. 238 Add one consonant a sufficient number of times to tho following line of letters to muke it a readable sentence, ABSINIBOEDANDALED. Puzzle No. 239 j Charlie Plunger, who has n system pt bis own on the turf, lost $432 on illie first raco uud one-third of what I he had left on the second. Then he lost a Quarter of what be then hnd oil 'the third nice, when, being discouraged over 1i!h luck of success, he put all lie had on it 4-to-l shot and won, no that he got all his money back and | came out even. Can you guess how much money Charlie had? Additontil puzzles, as well as the answers to Ihe foregoing, will appear In tills column next week. MLWULWwm m III j]!!.- "•■ 'x^' -' ' ^^§Nr4 A,*,".** A *. S\\M At ; Stays lit w Si .vM (Hi ■flBj s-W * t9p \m\\\\\\\ s^V77V'F.///4i/////.c^fr4fi'MI>71.fl ISWX \11 :'/ [il .Vsfisfr M i ooesA/otSmpAfHi.m^ >«S1 V- W \\\\m\^tW*tTm * I *J** sIhMhbJI s?in-s! \&%r ihvi "^Znu[l\H Lanterns® SO(.D EV* RYWHERE| ■«5g2r^^'SB55S£^syv 1 -* .-4* ^&A° A'2i« tftfict'fit->ftct^^ place your order NOW FOR PLAIN AND DECORATED XMAS CAKES SATURDAY SPECIALS—Meat Pies, Assorted Pastry, Tea Buns, Apple, Lemon and Raisin Pie. Marocchi Bros. 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No. 231—Poe, Keats, Hood, Hem- ans, Cowper, Moore, Gay, Young, Campbell. No. 232—FLORIN plus AIL plus DAMASK minus MASK eqals FLORIDA. No. 233—In the puzzle of the young stenographer's salary, she^ained $12. 50 the flrst year, but afte? that loses steadily. Some puzzleiata fall Into the error of adding the whole of each raise in a lump sum at the end of every six months, whereas the salary was raised each time to a yearly basis ot $25 better, which Is only an improvement of $12.50 every six months. Of course, a raise of $100 per year would give the clerk In Ave years, $000 plus $700 plus $800 plus $900, plus $1,000, equaling $4,000. Instead of which the clerk loses $437.50 by her own plan. No. 234.—Clang, clan; bowl, bow; tone, ton; wind, win; heart, hear; paint, pain; tent, ten; team, tea. DROSS FROM THE MELTING POT APPLE SACCE "What are thim?" asked one Irishman of another. "Thim is cranberries." "Are they fit to eat?" "Are they? Why, whin thim cranberries Ib stewed they make better apple sauce than prunes does." BUILT TO ORDER Miss Rogers—"What's the matter with Mr. Brenham? Has he lumbago or spinal curvature or something?" Mrs. Feather—"No, he has to, walk that way to lit some Bhlrta that Mrs. Brenham made for him for Christmas." —Magnolia Oil News. *£ NO USE FOR FLY TOX Two colored geullervn who had just reduced the population In a farmer's hen rooat were tdaklug n get-away. "Laws, Mnae," gasped Sum, "why you s'poae them flies follows us so close?" "Keep gallopin', nigger," said Mose. "Them ain't (lies, Them's buckshot.' tf VERY SAD "I hope that's a nice book for you to read, darling," Bald a conscientious mother to her engrossed schoolgirl daughter. "Oh, yes, Mummy," said Miss Thirteen. "It's a lovely book, but I don't think you would like lt. It's so sad at the end." "How is it sad, darling?" "Well, she dies, and he ha* to go back to hia wife." (ft COMPLETELY READY A Highland minister came to a very lonely house on the margin of bis parish to baptize tbe child of a shepherd who lived there. "Are ye prepared?" he asked. "Aye," said the shepherd. "I got a grand ham, ye ken, for dinner." "No, No," said the minister. "I mean spiritually prepared?" "Aye, aye, meenlster. I got a quart frae the Inn." XJI.ts SHOPPING Lady—"How much will 1 hnve to pay for a pair of silk hose?" Clerk—"About two dollars." Lady -'They come rather high, don't tbey?" Clerk—"Yes, but remember, you're a rather tall lady.*' PRESS DAY ,10YS . SYNOPSIS OF UNDACTAHENDNENTS PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age, and by aliens on declaring intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and Improvement tor agricultural purposes. Full Information concerning regulations regarding Pre-emptions ls given ln Bulletin No. 1, Land Series, "How to Pre-empt Land," copies ol which can be obtained tree ot charge by addressing the Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent. Records will be granted covering only land suitable (or agricultural purposes, and wblch ia not timber- land, I.e., carrying over 5,000 board teet per acre weat ot the Coaat Range and 8,000 (eet per acre east ot that Range. Applications tor pre-emptions are to be addressed to th* Land Commissioner ot th* Land Recording Division, in wblch the land applied for ls situated, and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained trom the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions muat ba occupied for five years and Improvements made to value ot $10 per acre, Including clearing and cultivating at leaat Ave -acres, betore a Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed Information see the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Application* an received (or purchase ot vacant and nnreaerved Crown land*, not being timberland, (or agricultural purposes; minimum price o( flrst-elae* (arable) land is $5 per acre, and second-class (grazing) land $2.(0 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown laud* ln given In Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Land*." Mill, factory, or Industrial sites on timber land, not eiceedlng 40 acres, may be purchased or leased, th* condition* Including payment ot stumpage, HOMESTEAD LEASES Unsurveyed area*, not exceeding 20 acres, may b* l*u*d a* homesttes, conditional upon a dwelling being erected In th* flrit year, title being obtained alter reeldence and improvement condition* ar* fulfilled and land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and Industrial purposes area* not exceeding 640 acree may be leased by one 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 permit* are issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given to established owner*. Stock-owners may form association* (or range management. Free, or partially (ree, permits are available (or settlers, camper* and travellers, up to Un head. There's trouble In the print i.hop No language can express, For Friday's rolled around again, The day wc go to press. Compositors are huatling fast, Each man has a dirty proof, The make-UP man ls cussin' In a way to raise tlie root. The "devil's" pled a galley-full Of solid nonparlel; The foreman's saying tbinga to him That makes the brimstone smell. The stenog Ib a-jawlu' 'bout An Ink spot ou her dress. And any gul-darued fool can tell We're trying to get to press. Everything is all balled up, The forms are In a mess. And now the Old Man's asking " When In h ... we're going to press. Through the room there rings aloud A piercing hell born wall— The ollice cat Is yowlln' cause They've stepped upon his tail. The pressman now is ready but— The gosh d tl form won't "lift." So he whittles oul a "dutchman" And he gives his quid a shift. The forms are on the press at last, The press Is running great— But we ve gut to take 'cm off again— "Forgot to change the date." They're on again, the motor's down; Wc'ie running swift and alick, Rut a paper's on the rollers nnw, And you bet it's there to stick. The wlinlc il d bunch is mad as sin And cussin' more or less, For h ... breaks loose on Friday When the paper goes to pre-is. WtWeWCPCWt Conveying to All— The Season's Best Wishes FRELONE'S GROCERY STORE Cor. .lib and Dunsmuir, Phone 122 Cumberland Carrying a full stork of CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES Xmas Stockings, fancy Boxed Chocolates, Jap Oranges, Mixed Nuts Cigars, Cigarettes and Pipes See Our Stock of Christmas Novelties before Purchasing Elsewhere. J ■ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, t!l"(l. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE FIVE News af Courtenay & Surrounding District Courtenay Business Men In Favor Of Playground Site COURTENAY, Dec. 21.—The problem of deciding the relative importance of three proposed undertakings, each one of vital interest to the city's 34 TELEPHONE 100 TAXI ASK FOR CHARLIE DALTON Car leaves Cumberland Hotel at i:00 a.m. every Sunday and meets boat at Union Bay. future, was a matter which confronted the city council on Monday night. A delegation consisting of Messrs. J. Sutton, J. N. McLeod and P. L. Anderton, representing a joint committee of various organizations in the city and district, strongly advocated the acquisition of a central city park. Mr. McLeod explained that meetings of the joint committee had been held at which all members were present, and they had come to the conclusion that Athletic grounds and park were needed In the city. They had therefore decided to ask the council to set aside blocks 12 and 13 ln District Lot 342 for such a purpose. In order to do the necessary clearing, levelling, and fencing of the site, the committee suggested that a by-law authorizing the expenditure of an amount up to ?10,000 be put to the ratepayers. Tho situation of the present Ball park did tnust be built In the nenr future, Is locnlcd on Warren Avenue, which is n likely site, the situation of the pro- • I posed park would be well suited to not permit of winter games being | serve both schools as n sport ground, played with any degree of certainty j Mr. Anderton pointed out that, of owing to the likelihood of Hooding, j the amount of expenditure suggested, Three sport fixtures within tlie last: only a small portion would be spent month had to be played elsewhere for this reason, he said. The situation of the proposed park waa blessed with all natural features and this improvement would greatly add to the attrac- in making the playing fields. The object was lo get the park, which with the clearing, levelling, fencing and oilier buildings and Improvements would greatly enhance the value, not tion of the city. With the running of only of this property, but of all ad- a daily boat between here anil Powell | jaccnt property. This, he thought, Itiver, tlie speaker expected to seo athletic contests every other Sunday. Mr. John Sutton, chairman of tlie joint committee and a school trustee, thought that all the aldermen and was perhaps the strongest argument In favor of tlie undertaking. Por anyone watching the three hundred and fifty school children all playing in (he (iresent grounds of the school, the JIMMY WALKER AND HIS 'PARAMOUNT' ORCHESTRA Orchestras supplied for all occasions Including old-time dances Phone 153L & 47M Cumberland or 48L Courtenay MANN'S BAKERY CHRISTMAS CAKES Choice Selection of Specially Ornamented Christmas FRUIT CAKES also Cherry, Sultana, Maderia, Genoa,—Iced or Plain. REAL SCOTCH SHORTBREAD Scotch Bun Xmas Mince Meat Pies "The best obtainable" I—1-. t—V—1—L— I—l—I—t—1-.1—(—I—I—t—I—l—l—l—1-.l-.l—I—*l«-t^(_t_( MANN'S QUALITY BEHIND IT ALL —i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i—i Phone 18 Cumberland, B. C. jTsfitetcw^^ other citizens realized the Inadequacy wonder was tbat some of them were of sports accomodation both for child-1 not killed. Tlle expeiiBe of making ren and adults. The matter hnd now I more attenuate provision lias got to be attracted public attention. He did ! faced In nny case and It would lie not think the city would lose by the | better to do the thing properly at the proposed undertaking as the money spent would create a permanent asset. Thc present play-ground at the school was only fifty per cent of the size required by the Department of Education. If [he new high school, whicli start. The proposal would only menii nn outlay of $500 per year for twenty years. It would turn what at presenl is an eye aore into a very desirable property. Alderman MacDonald said that lie was in favor of the park, but that he thought the present time was very unfavorable to bring in a by-law owing to otlier by-laws which are of more importance In getting passed. Tbere was ten thousand dollars required for the boat service to Powell River and a probable ten thousand for electric | light construction. If the committee i had requested only the grant of land i for the park it might have been more J reasonable. ! Alderman Field said that the park I wns a very valuable scheme but was j rather too ambitious, and proceeded j to reiterate Aid. MacDonald's objec- ! tlmi3. Mr, .McLeod explained that the committee was really aaking for I nothing from ,the city as the city ■ would own tbe park and Improve- i ments which would naturally follow. BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND | Aid. Douglas was very much In favor of the scheme. He Is not a member CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality PORK Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS | SPECIALLY CATERED TO Our Motto: r "QUALITY AND SERVICE" ' I W. P. Symons • - Proprietor i of the finance committee, but ae tho chairman of tlie Works committee tlie burden of the work in connection with the undertaking would fall on his shoulders, and lie was quite willing to look after that. Tlle matter of putting the proposal to the ratepayers in the form ol a plebiscite will be further considered. DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. Boat Service To Powell River Still Being Talked About COURTENAY, Dec. 21.—Several reports were submitted at Monday's council meeting when those present : were Mayor McKenzie and Aldermen Douglas, Field, Fielder, MacDonald. and Pearse. Aid. Douglas gave particulars of construction and repair 'work covering side-walks and streets. He had also prepared nn inventory of tools and equipment belonging to his department, Six men had been employed lo cope with tlie recent snow full on the sidewalks and street crossings. Alii. Field, ns chairman of tbe finance committee, reported that the vacancy ut the city hull hud been advertised ns suggested. Four applications hnd been received, of which his committee recommended tbe accept- i mice of Mr. F. W. Tull for the position | of assistant city clerk witli a.salary of Jllli) per month. Aid. Fielder had several questions to aak, included In which were the names of the other applicants. The recommendation of tiie finance committee was approved, however, and the successful applicant duly appointed with duties to commence at the first of the year. Aid. MacDonald, reporting for the Electric committee, had received a phone message from Mr. Thos. Graham of the Canadian Collieries, saying that owing to illness lie would be unable to meet the committee for the time being. The directors of the Comox Limestone grinding company were anxious to get some definite action regarding power rates and equipment. There was a man with a semi-Dcisel engine who was willing lo lake shares in the company as payment for the engine. This would make the cost of grinding low ,and was therefore making it difficult for advocating electrical power at the present rates. A meeting with Mr, Graham would doubtless lie arranged in Hie near future when a new and more favorable rate from the Collieries would, he hoped, '<u obtained. In the event of the city securing tliis new rate, it would be necessary to make some expenditure for a new pole line which would convey the current to Courtenay where it would ne transformed. The obtaining of the rate would therefore necessitate tlie bringing In of a by-law for the rnte- i payers approval, which would authorize tiie cost of construction. The report was duly received. Mayor McKenzie submitted a report In connection with the proposed boat service to Powell River, As a mem ber of a committee, he said, the board of trade hud recommended what practically amounted to a $10,000 subsidy to the Vancouver-Courtenay Transportation Company. Tlie mayor had asked .Mr. McGillis, of the company, to set out in concrete form the terms under whicli a daily boat would be run. He had been informed, however, that Mr. .McGillis was in the hospital and that the form of agreement would bc sent after the next directors' meeting, which was to be held on Tuesday. Aid. MacDonald was In favor of the mayor gol.ig to Vancouver and getting a report as to the value and other particulars of the boat which it was proposed to put on the run. Aid. Pearse was opposed to Ibis action until thc matter had further developed Aid. Douglas brought forth the suggestion tiiat a special meeting of tlle council be called to consider the service after the proposed agreement lmd been received. A report of Provincial Police activities for the month, as they effected the city, waa read by tbo city clerk and was ordered recehed and filed. A by-law to amend the Water Bylaw received Its lirst nnil second readings, and other by-laws occupied tho attention of the council until a late hour. A NEW DEPARTURE- MUSIC AND BASKETBALL To All Patrons- New and Prospective- Our Greetings! Comox Creamery Association Courteniy. ■s "V~\v>V" Season's Greetings ■MBaaBHSiSPSaHP ■;sa---'LM»iHHR)aiaHC Thanking our many Friends and Customers for the Patronage extended us during the past year; we hope to merit your confidence in the future. THE SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 3at«»aaB5aHH*4B-;u5*---iaa^^ A. McKINNON Cumberland, B, C. Our store remains closed on Monday following Xmas and New Year's Days. '.Ill''S}1 a}}I'.1.'I1!-''.''.' Vi JV 'J,.' :■'i.'Ilr 'tll'/Jllli'.'!! !***<!rr}ll".'!QII,' COURTKNAY.—Three good games of basketball were seen at the Agricultural hall last Thursday evening when the Courtenay High School staged an evening's programme. Tbo High Sciiool team completely outclassed their opponents, tlie Courtenay Ladies, witli a score of 14 to nil. The teams were: High School—Hazel Warren. Dorothy Hames, Lottie Swan. Gwen Falrbalrn, Muriel.Leighton and Mary Morrison. The Courtenay Ladies team was composed of Mary Bardcssoni, Hazel Leighton, Honor Fechnor, Margaret Shearer and Cas- sie McNiven. D. Robinson refereed. A game between the High School boys and tlie Courtenay Intermediates resulted In a win for the latter with a score of 11 to S. The school boys were Harold ClIlTe, George Wood, Cllf Laver. Fred Stephens aud James Rushton. The Intermediate team was composed of Bill Rickson, Sid Williams, Stanley Cook, ('heater Haas, and Charles Sutton. A fast game waa witnessed when the Bevan team met the Courtenay seniors, but the Bevan players were too strong for their opponents and won by the comfortable margin of 36 to 10. The teams were a sfollows: Courtenay—H. Buckley, C, McPherson Nell Cameron, Andy Robinson, Miles PIntt and John Cummings. Bevan— Geo. Millard, Hal. Dixon, H. Grant, Wal. Balkle, Jack Baikie and B. Aitken. Walter Cliffe refereed the game. Mr. Sam McLeod, with his daughter Annie and iwo small sons, Ilibert and I Raymond, composed a four-piece orchestra which greatly added to tlie | enjoyment of those present. Following tlie basket ball games the door was given over to dancing and a very I pleasant time was spent. . Gaiety Theatre CtCH B. OtiMlllst ~»»MsWT| You Can 'Phone % To Kamloops Now A long-distance telephone service is now available between Kamloops and coast points. Ask "Long Distance" lor the rates. 1 British Columbia Telephone Co. I ^'UiJiili&.uTiliiBnuir^ ,':., .'!-•'. A. ,*:< 'mi Ait Wil I'd Ml a.:\ ,'.?. ;":uTl.'. VERA REYNOLD* H.B.WARNER RAYMOND HATTON nocariirn ituouit. jack . MliUIAII s.VIR.01 ,'IA I'tARJOIsJ «dai>tso av IIUUH MARK 001 from th: PLAY BY MAX MARCIN U PAQDUCtO 8V CMUBV *AI«I RUPERT JULIAN PRODUCTION Thurs., Dec. 30 Saturday, Jan. 1 ffi Holiday Attraction, Friday-Saturday, December 24-25, Gaiety Theatre, "Mare Nostrum" m%A**\f^t*tm*AWmmm PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, DBCBMBBR 14, 1926. Personal Mention May The Joy Of Christmas Abide With You Each And Every Day Store Will Be Closed On Monday SPECIAL SHOWING SILK, GEORGETTE AND EVENING DRESSES JUST ARRIVED! DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS Mr. L. Hardy, of the staff of the ; Cumberland High School, left Satur- , liny* morning lust for Vancouver to I pend the Christmas aud New Yeur vacation. Miss Nina McKee. who has been attending High School here, left for her home at Bamfleld on Saturday morning last. Wilbur Hudson, youngest son of .Mr. aim Mrs. Walter Hudson, is spending tlie Yuletlde vacation with his parents. The Misses Sadie Brown, Chrissie Sutherland, and Mable Jones, of the Victoria Normal School, and Misses Jessie Baird and Edna Gear of the Normal School, Vancouver, have returned to Cumberland to spend the holidays with their parents. Thc Misses Edith and Ktla Hood, of the teaching staff of tlie Cumber- and Public School, left Snturday last to spend the holidays with their parents, Rev. James and Mrs. Hood, of Victoria. Miss Hilda Watson, of Penticton, is spending the Yuletlde vacation with her mother, Mrs. M. Watson, Maryport Avenue. Mr. Archie Lockhart arrived from Vancouver Tuesday evening to spend the Christmas and New Year season with his family. Another operation on his eye will necessitate Mr. Lock- hart's return to Vancouver at the beginning of the year. Mrs. M. Mitchell and grandson left yesterday morning for Port Alberni to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. James Magnone. Miss Edith Horbury, of South Wellington, and Miss Beth Horbury, of Victoria, arrived in Cumberland last Saturday to spend the holidays Willi tlieir parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Horbury. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Christmas Day Services Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children's Service at 10.30 a.m. A Christmas Carol service will be held in the Church on Sunday evening, December 26th, at 7 p.m. "One way, and perhaps the best way to remember Our Lord's birthday is hy going to church on Christmas Day" Miss Mary Walker, who has been attending the University of British Columbia at Vancouver, Is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Walker. ... Mr. John Dando. of Vancouver, was a visitor to Cumberland last weekend. Lang's Drug Store will be open on Christinas morning only from 10:30 until 12:30 o'clock. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson, Fourth St., Cumberland, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Olive E„ to Mr. Clifford Sketch, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sketch, of Ladysmith. The Juvenile Foresters will meet in the Fraternal Hall on Tuesday, Dee. 28th, at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Miss Jessie MacDonald, of Vancouver, arrived in Cumberland Monday last to spend the vacation with relatives here. Miss N. Hildebrand, of the teaching staff of the Courtenay school, is the guest of Miss T. A. Galllvan for a few days. CHRISTMAS SERVICES Cumberland United Church Sunday, December 26th. 11 n.m.—Subject, 'The Nazareth home' 7 p.m.—Subject, 'The Divine Lite, God's Gift to the World.' Anthems by the choir: "There were Shepherds," "Arise, Shine, for thy Light is Come." Solo—Miss Jessie MacDonald. of Vancouver. Xmas Hymns and Music. Everyone cordially invited. Open Christmas from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon Xmas Gift Sale Now In Full Swing AT LANG'S DRUG STORE Inspect our Stock before purchasing elsewhere Lang's Drug Store THE REXALL-KODAK STORE "It Pays to Deal at Lane's" BIRTHDAY PARTY The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson was the scene of much merriment on Saturday evening last when th?y entertained nt a children's party in honor of their daughter Marie's 7th birthday. Numerous games and contests were indulged In by the young folks. Supper was served at a table decorated In red and white, laden with good things, not the least of which was the lucky birthday cake with Its seven colored candles. The favors were paper lints In fancy patterns. Each child on departing was given a surprise package of eandy and fruit. M13S Marie was the recipient of many congratulations and remembrances from her little friends. Those present were: Misses Isabelle Vincent, Alice and Kitty Jackson, Evelyn Stacey, Gertrude Davis, Pauline Harrison, Dot Thompson, Nellie, Irene and Marie Jackson, and Masters Stephen Jackson, Darcy Harrison, David and Gilbert Davis. FOR SALE -Pure Yorkshire Sows, 8 mouths old. Got by sire of sow described by Mr. Foster at recent Government demonstration at Courtenay as "almost a perfect type of bacon sow." Dams out of her dam, $15.00 each. Colin, Merville. WANTED—We want cars. If you have a car and need cash, write or call B. C. Motor Exchange Ltd., 1052 Fort St, Victoria, B.C. t.f.n. Courtenay B.P.O. Elks' ANNUAL I NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE at 9:30 p.m., December 31st, in ihe Gaiety Theatre artsattttsartia**---*.:*^^ JACK'S JOY BOYS ORCHESTRA asass»eies6S'cases35=ases53essa»Hes^ 9 W Gents. $1 00 Ladies fiOc SUPPER EXTRA »«ej««€'«J«*«t«l«t«!«l#«w«^ wrorore-ws-Ws**^^ Turkeys Geese Chicken of the Best Quality ONLY at the City Meat Market Cumberland W. P. SYMONS, Proprietor THE BEST IS CHEAPEST SINCERE ARE OUR WISHES THAT THIS CHRISTMAS WILL BE YOUR MERRIEST. !.#§-' &*■ k\ Compliments of the Season and all Good Wishes Mumford's Grocery HEARTIEST GREETINGS TO ALL MANKIND FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Prize winners in the Christmas Drawing will be announced this evening (Friday) at the Gaiety Theatre. Blunt & Passie, Ltd. COURTENAY Suggestions For Xmas Shoppers Our Stocks are now complete of new Season's Merchandise, which will give you a very nice selection to choose from. SOMETHING for EVERY MEMBER of the FAMILY or FRIENDS Wc cordially Invite you to "COME EARLY" and look over our stocks, which are most complete, at very reasonable prices, aB follows: -CROCKERY— Full Dinner Sets nnd Half Dinner Sets, Fancy and Plain Tea Sets, Berry Sets, Table Sets, Water Sets, Sugar and Creams, Fancy Cake Plates, Bon-Bon Dishes, Trays, Bowls, Vosos, etc. Full Stock of pressed Glass Ware, which are very attractive. Bowls, Celery Trays, Bon-Bon Dishes, etc., Plain and Fancy Tea Pots and Cream Jugs. 200 Plain and Fancy Odd Cups and Saucers, no two alike, "something new," prices from 0."i(* up to $1.35 Novelty Flower Bowl Inserts, decorated, small and large. -CUTLERY— Stainless Knives and Forks, Cabinet Sets, etc. Full range of La France Silver Plate Ware In Knives. Forks, Spoons, Servers, Berry Spoons, Baby Spoons, etc. Pocket Knives, Scissors, end Razors, straight or safety. —ALIMIXI'M KITCHEN WARE— Roasters all sizes, Tea Kettles, Tea Pots, Percolators, Straight Pots and Double Boilers, Fry Pans, etc. -IOR THE SMOKER- Full Stock of the well-known Brands of Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes In all sizes. Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Cigarette Cases and Cigarette Tubes and Tobacco Sets, etc, -FOB YOl'R .MOTHER, SISTER OR GIRL FRIEND- We also hnve a nice selection of all well-known makes of tho best Chocolates nnd Candies In Fancy Boxes; all sizes from >£-lb8 up to B-lbs. Fancy Christmas Crackers, all sizes. Christmas Stockings In all sizes. -SOMETHING TO DRINK- Full stock of Beverages Including Grape Juice, Ginger Wine, Port Wine Cordial, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Plain Soda, etc. Mullen's Plum Puddings In 1, 2 and 3-Ib bowls. Plain and Fancy Fruit Ciikc In all sizes; 1, 2, 3, snd B-lb cakes. Shortbread and Fancy Mixed Biscuits. We have Fancy Caddies of the well-known brands of Ridgway's and Nabob Teas in 1 and 3-Ib caddies. Ull, STOCK OF FRESH Kill IT & VEGETABLES IN SEASON Matt. Brown's Grocery FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY, PHONE 38 'if (gig !((gtcWSWSHPWWC*««P€l«l€tCHW! ,^^^4«^t^^c^M^H«^^€««"! Greeting for the Season and Cheer for the Coming Year You can depend on your Christmas Dinner if you get your TURKEY from % WILOCK BROTHERS' g MEAT MARKET I ict«tC'«e'«e<«tf<ctff4PC4B^^
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