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K THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER 1' l.iit With which ls consolidated the Cumberland Neva. ■ .ry FORTY-SIXTH YEAR—No. 1. '*"/* CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY. JANUARY 7, 1927. <Dp^j^«E> SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Qualicum Request Shows Sporting (?) Spirit Of Club "Be a sport! Come and live lu Qualicum!" The above is only one of the many nice slogans locnl intermediate football players are manufacturing for tlle use of Qualicum District ln general and Its football team In particular. The locals are riled good and plenty, and the general opinion seems to be that they have good reason to be Bore at the summer resort club. According to the schedule of tbls section of the Pacific Coast 2nd Division league, Cumberland Intermediates were to have played a league match , In Qunllcum ou Sunday afternoon, ' January 2nd, but owing to the "flu" epidemic prevalent in the city the management found it was virtually an impossibility to Held eleven fit. players. Consequently, the secretary endeavored Friday night to get in touch with the Qualicum team to effect a postponement, but could not get' a phone call through to the responsible parties. At eight o'clock on Sunday morning, however, connections were made and tlie local secretary explained that his teitm would be unable to visit Qualicum that day. Well and good, but read this letter the Cumberland tenm received a few days ago: Qualicum, Sun., Jan. 2. Mr. W. Hudson: I have been requested by the Qualicum District United Football Club to Inform that they claim tlle game here today by default. The team all stripped and scored a goal as requested by the constitution ot the lengue. 1 enclose a list of players signed by tiie referee. Tliey claim you never gave enough notice and that you ahould be able to field cloven men from Cumberland, so please see that this club is awarded the two points. If there is any argument phone Qualicum Bakery between 8-30 and 10 In the mornings, Yours truly, J. Norman. Sec'y. Local players and management can not see any Justice In Quallcum's demand, and Mr. Norman can rest assured that there will be an argument as he Infers, and plenty of It. Qualicum has not acted fairly at all during tbe latter part of the league, declining to play any away games, yet very anxious to havo their home fixtures fulfilled. Rather than travel to Cumberland tliey forfeited the points —a thing they can very well do, not having any in the first place and having no earthly chance to come anywhere than lust in the league table—yet when Cumberland cannot go to Qualicum tbey Immediately clamor for the points. They probably are bound that they are going to bc credited with two anyway, even if they have to steal them. Cumberland depends for its finances on home games, but Qualicum will not help them out by playing here, yet still expect the locals to sSiiivel to the summer resort and enrich the coffers there, Cumberland did not expect Qualicum to forfeit the points of (he game that should have been played here on December 5th—rnther would tliey have postponed the mutch until a Inter date. The least Qualicum could do, then, would have beon to extend Cumberland the same courtesy. At present the local intermediates are sharing the top berth with Port Alberni, both teams having 12 points, with Cumberland having played one game less than the West Coasters. If Qualicum's demand is sustained it would put the league leaders ou equal terms, both as to points and games played, which certainly is unfair to Cumberland when one considers the position they now occupy with respect to winning the league. The local management is not going to let Qunli • cum get away with any such idea as they now entertain, at least not If carrying the matter to the football governing body will help them. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES BACK TO NORMAL HOURS With tlle holiday season over, the Saturday old time dances in the Ilo- Ilo hall will return again to normal hours—9:00 to 12 instead of 7:30 to 12 as has been the case the past two weeks. For a really enjoyable time, these dances are prime favorites and if you uttend once you'll always go back. Why not join tlle crowd there I tomorrow? Popular and old time music is supplied by a favorite old time orchestra, and the admission Is 50 cents t'or gentlemen and 10 cents for ladies. INFANT SON CALLED BY DEATH YESTERDAY Bringing to an end a long illness caused by bronchial disorders, Graham, the four-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marsden, Cumberland, passed away early yesterday morning. | Numerous expressions of sympathy have been extended the young couple at their bereavement. The funeral was quietly held this afternoon, Interment taking place in the Cumberland Cemetery. LOCAL MAN BURIED ALIVE IN TRENCH CAVE-IN Regular Council Meeting Held Over The regular meeting of the council which was to have been held Monday evening lust, was postponed until the auditor's report Is submitted. The report is now Hearing completion and ItsUfcxpecled to show a very substantial amount with whicli to commence the new year. The last meeting of the present council's term will probably be held at the beginning of next week, as nomination und election days fall respectively on the 10th and 13th of the month. — NOTICE 1927 Welcomed In Quiet Manner 1926 slipped out and was superseded by young 1927 without any of the usual screeching of whistles, bells and fitful popping of guns attendant on this occasion in years gone by. Cumberland spent n very quiet New Year's Eve and .New Year's Dny was even quieter, If that were possible; but tho weather man was very unkind to any rcvclcra that might hnve otherwise given tlle new year n rousing welcome, and the few that did venture forth were given n damp reception. Itnln fell steadily both on Friday and Saturday, and the thunder storms of Wednesday and Thursday were something very unusual for this time ot the year. All tlie celebrating was confined to the indoors, several dances proving popular. On New Yeur's Eve large crowds of merrymakers were evenly divided between the Intermediate Football Club carnival dunce In the llo-llo here and the Elks' dnnco ln the Gaiety Theatre, Courtenny, while on Saturday evening the Pavilion at Royston drew another record attendance. Thoso who did not wish to travel the four miles to Royston spent an enjoyable evening at the Old Time dance here ln Cumberland. The prize drawing which was to have been a feature of the carnival dance here was postponed for the reason that several books of tickets had not been turned In to the committee. Thc annual general meeting of the Cumberland Public Library Association will be held In the Cumberland Athletic Club building on Monday. Jnnuury 10th, at 7:30 p.m. It is of the utmost Importance that a representative meeting be held, and a cordial Invitation is extended to all persons interested in the library to bc present. Large Pulp Area Sold To Powell River Paper Co. Mainland Firm Awarded Sule Over l.ns Angeles Syndicate of Timber Capitalists VICTORIA, Jan. 6.—The Government to-day authorized the sale of a billion feet of timber on Graham Island to the Powell River Pulp nml Paper Company. Tbe timber will lie used for pulp purposes by I lie big .Mainland paper-making concern, tlie operations of whicli have been growing enormously. Tenders for the Graham islam! timber closed nt noon to-day, when the sale was awarded to the Powell River Company. A largo Los Angeles syndicate desired the timber and nsked the Government to postpone the closing of tenders. This, however, the Government declined to do and awardod the timber nt noon. Tlie price of tlle limits was not stated. MANY LAIKiK BALES Schools to Exchange Entrance Tests Little mure thnn the usual routine business was on the agenda sheet for transaction when the Sel ool Board met lust Thursday evening for the last time this term. All the trustees were iu attendance and thc meeting was carried on with promptness and dispatch. The December report, as submitted by Principal G. E.' Apps, showed that Party Hacks Not Wanted On Board George Gibson, Employee of the Vancouver City Engineering Department, Is Suffocated Under Four Feet of Earth— * Mother Resides on Windermere Ave., Cumberland CARD OF THANKS CALGARY, Jan. 6.—Under the caption, "Political Hacks" Not Wanted," the Calgary Herald protests against purely party appointees to tlle new Vancouver Harbor Board. It says: "There should not be the slightest suspicion of political interference or political domination In the Vancouver Harbor Board. It will be a very serl- ous matter, not only to the Coast Mr. Murray's class had again won I provinces, if inexperienced men are the attendance shield with a percent-! appointed to the new board, uge of 98.73, tlle average for the whole j "The responsibilities attaching to being 94.C5 per cent. The j the board are increasing year by year report showed a per-1 and within the next decade they will ceutage of 27.57 pupils from within | assume tremendous Importance. De- tho city as against 72.43 from outside, j velopment of the prairies' welfare will Principal Apps noted that during j be bumpered If 'green' men, whose the vacation the Library was closed j main qualification is allegiance to and that now all books were being any one political party, are appointed catalogue checked before being re- at the present time. Issued. Seven books are still out, | ..poople can not vievv wlth equan. school semi-annual and one had been damaged, for which i ,mItjy| „„ matter what the)r polltlca, the sum of $1.00 bad been paid. Of j faIth the conver8lo„ of the Vancouver 1.00 had been paid. Of the grant, of 5100 for the library, an j Hari,01. Board lnto amount of $66,43 lias been spent and the balance will be used very soou for new books. The report also contained an inter- salarled haven for superannuated politicians. Only one consideration should govern the makeup of this board. Every member should be fully qualified to func- cstlng noto, stating that an exchange j tion with 100 per cent, efficiency. It of tests was being arranged between j is not suflicient that his most corn- Mr. Murray, of the Cumberland school j petent act should be the signing of and Mr. Stubbs. of tlie Courtenay; his pay cheque." school. By this means a competitive : entrance class spirit will be created. I Summing up the iinst year's actlvi- ties, Principal Vpps snid: "This year | For the District Basketball league *,vhich* Is at prs;sent under*wuy with teams competing from Cumberland, has been an outstanding one In the I BevaIli Comox aml courtenny, Mr. acquisition of equipment, namely, a j Lo„ „ piket ha8 k|n(lly „onated „ offlco fui'»i-1 handsome cup. This will be the means of stimulating a greater in ■ I terest in the game here, to tlie usual supplies of paper, chalk,! etc. The great probability of the In-1 traduction of .annual Training nnd I Tw° uooths "suited last week from Domestic Science crown the work of | loBiln« operations In the vicinity of The matron and staff of the Cumberland General Hospital desire to acknowedge und express thanks for the following donations received at Christmas: Mrs. J. It. Gray, case of apples; Union Hotel, case of apples; turkeys from Matt Brown's Grocery, Syniou's Ment Market, Mumford's Grocery, Wilcock Bros. Meat Market, and A Friend. Thanks are also tendered for reading matter, flowers and other donations from numerous good friends, and smokes aud Cliristmus comforts from Dr. MacNaughton. MRS. JOHN SHORTT HEADS HOLY TRINITY WOMEN'S AUXILIARY VANCOUVER, Jan. 7—George Gibson, 522 Georglu street east, met his deatli by suffocation ivhen he was trapped in a euve-ln while working iu a sewer trench at the English Bay triangle, Denman street and Beach avenue, shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Four feet of heavy blue clay covered Gibson after the cave-lu, and although his fellow workmen dug frantically to uncover him, 15 minutes elapsed liefore Ills body could be reached. Evidently Gibson had no warning of the sliding earth for when his body was found he wus in a doubled up ' position with his head between his : knees. i Tlle trench In which Gibson and bis ..,'_,, ' companions were working ls approxl- Holy Trinity Women s Auxiliary 1 held their annual meeting on Monday '■ m,Uelv 1D feet deeP and elght foet evening when tlie following olllcers j witlo. Excavation Is being doue by- were elected for 1927: President, Mrs.!11 Steam shovel. The work is being J. Shortt; vice-president, Mrs. H. I undertaken by the city engineer's de- Bryan; Secretary, Mrs. H. Keeler; partment. Treasurer, Mrs. J. H. Cameron; Dor-1 Constables J. G. McLennan and eas Committee, Mrs. E. Pickard and ! Al'dy Rae responded to the call sent Mrs. Treen. On Tuesday evening at,'" 1° police headquarters and upon n speciul meeting held at the home of [instructions ot Coroner W. D. Bry- Mrs. J. Shortt the retiring president, [done-Jack, had llie body removed to Mrs. G. ltlchardson, wns presented j 'Be city morgue. An Inquest will be with a small token of appreciation. held. from the W. A. of her untiring and] Condition of the cribbing In the conscientious work during the three | irencli where tlle cave-In occurred is years she has been in office. | under investigation by the author- 1 ities and will be dlsucssed at the ln- iquesl. mimeograph, t;. pewriter ture, maps, library books, silent readers, playground equipment, in addition Iiloedel, above Campbell River. Ira Harrington, engineer, was crushed by a log, and an unknown Finn from Malcolm Island was also killed. Both are believed to have been single men. a very Buccosfltl year. 1 should like to thank the ladles for their interest shown in viriti ig the school on closing dny." Bills and ue> cunts to the amount ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ of $421.37 were referred to the finance committee for payment, Xew equip- VPAP'C ment and supples were also ordered, "k^ *NhW ™>AKS I In putting tie motion to adjourn, I EVE BRIDGE PARTY I the chairman thanked tlio board fori ^^^^^^^^^ their support di ring the year und ex- Dr. and Mrs. G. K. McNaughton en- pressed the with that they might nil i teitained on Now Year's Eve at four meet again. tables of bridge. Miss Logie, of Van ■ — . I couver, and Mrs. C. J. Parnham cap- According to the schedule of tho tured the ladles honors and Mr. G. W. Second Division League, Cumlierland , Clinton and Mr. R. Shaw, the gcntle- and West Const United are duo to! men's. Those present Included Mr. clash at 2:30 Sunday nfternoon on . and Mrs. A. NunnB, Mrs. L. Nunns, the Recreation Grounds here. The ! Mr. It. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pam- present unsettled weather may change ham, Mr. and Mrs. Dick. Mr. G. W. the plans, bowover, and tbe game may Clinton, Miss M. Tarbell, Mr. and have to he postponed to n still later I Mrs. C, H. Tarbell, Dr. and Mrs. Hicks SOUNDS SUSPICIOUSLY j Tlie deceased was well-known in LIKE JOKE ON HUNTERS' Cumberland, having been a resident of this city and Bovan for .1 number .NANAIMO. Jan. 6.---In the Pro- of yenrs before going to Vancouver, vinclal Police Court here. Walker His mother, who resides on Winder- Wllgress and James Hardy, residents , mere Avenue, htiB been thc recipient of Northlield, paid lines of $25 and j of ninny expressions of sympathy, costs for shooting tame geese, the Three brothers also survive, two ot properly of Mr. Joseph Piper, of them at present resident In Cumber- Departure Bay. ! land. City Council Enter Into New Agreement For Electricty COURTENAY, Jan. 4.—Owing to j crease, $4,600 being the amount in illness, Mayor McKenzie wns absent j excess of last year's figure. ThiB Is from the council table at the regular; accounted for by tlie hard surfacing meeting on Monday night. Alderman programme carried out last summer date. Miss Logic and Mr. and Mrs. Williams Sale of the Graham Island limber is the second of what Is expected lo be a series of large timber deals in the Province. It follows the sale, within the last six weeks of two large nreas of timber at Campbell Itiver lo the International Timber Company ol Seattle and Portland. These two blocks of timber were sold at total price of over $4,000,000. Local Soccer Players To Try Pastures New I ' Attar doing < ucinuii service for the Cumberland ETi Itod and Canadian Col. jllei-les Football tennis, "Wnlly" Brake land Jack Stew irt severed tlieir connections local!; siiii left on Wednesday morning, Brake, we are given to a I understand, is going to Wood Fibru. I These Bales foreshadow enormous Investments in British Columbia timber by United States capitalists, it is believed. Los Angeles Interests ful in its bid. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Murray returned 'FLU" RESPONSIBLE FOR SMALL ATTENDANCE AT CUMBERLAND .SCHOOLS The "flu" epidemic which has been rather severe locally, is responsible for the very smnll attendance at tbe local schools since' the holidays. Whilst tho teaching staff, more or less, escaped being stricken il wns different with the pupils. In some qunrtcrs It ls freely said that just nbout onc-bnlt of the scholars ls ln a small settlement on Howe Sound, where he win Join Jnck Monaghan I attendance only, who bus been located tbere for the ! The office staff of the local colliery past few weeks Stewart has not yet , has also felt the ravages of tlle flu. desired to follow up these purchases j decided where lie will locate. j Mr. Jumcs Dick, the paymaster, and by securing control of the big Ora-1 All that ruiiialns in Cuniberland of i Mr. Thomas Graham, tlle general ham Island pulp interests, but Ihe , , '' , Powell River Company was success-'""' om'° r,im°us aggregation are | superintendent, are both confined to -■••■■- Plump. Hitcliens nnd Fowler. Soccer j tbelr homes. In thc office of the football here appears to have gone i Islander the epidemic hit the whole Into the discard, and npart from the j stall' with the exception of the office cat. and as he is too tough to even from their honeymoon trip on Satur-1 Cumberland Intermediates, playing In day last and have taken up their resl- the second division of tlie Pacific dence at the Denholme Ranch, Roys- const league, Ihe round ball game has ton Road. j certainly Buffered a reverse. Theed Pearse was elecled chairman and business was carried on with the usual dispatch. Tlie city health ollicer, Dr. Thos. L. Butlers, who left the city a short time ago, wrote tendering his resignation which wos accepted, absence of a health In conjunction with tlie Provincial Department of Public Works. Aid. Douglas, chairman of the Pub- 11" Works committee, reported that be had been compelled to practice economy during the last few weeks, How- Owing to tlio i ever, necessary repairs to sidewalks ollicer In the ; nll<l crossings hud been done and all interim and two cases of chicken pox within the city, the Provincial police liad communicated wilh Victoria, who had iu turn communicated with Mayor I drains and ditches cleared to Insure their proper functioning during the wet weather. Xew Agreement for Electricity Aid, MacDonald, who bad given nol ico of bringing lu a money by-law iu connection with additions lo the electric service, thought that there was not time to bring the matter to D bead before the ruining civic elections. He bail met Mr. Thos. Graham McKenzie. requesting llie appointment of u successor. The mayor hud thereupon appointed Dr. McKee. Mr. M. 0. Blunt wrote requesting permission lo rent bis house, one ot* the dwellings built under the .better bousing scheme, to Mr, Q, A. Johnson. The request waB compiled with suh - ■ (), |h(, CanaffllBn Collieries and a (nv Joel to Uie payment of arrears on the | „,.„,,,„ ril„. ,„• ,,,,,. ,,,.nt ,,„,, ,)ecn property, I liiaiiii.il Slnli'inciil Presented Aid. Field submitted a comparative statement of receipts and expenditures which he bad prepared wltb tlie assistance of tlie city clerk. The statement covered the last twelve months am! showed tlutt the estimates had proved conservative on the whole. Electric receipts, in spite of a i educ- sooured. The Colliery Company bad nsked the city to guaranl i minimum monthly purchase of electrical energy of 11,0(10. The city had made n counter proposal guaranteeing a monthly payment of $760, and the figure lmd been finally agreed at $sfio. Aid, MacDonald said Hint a new agreement would have to be drawn up, hut as the company would first heed a charge of nltro-glycerlnc, he can be noticed parading round with n sarcustlc grin on his sublime face.' works shows the heaviest rate of in- tlon in the lighting rates, had shown h.,vo l0 Kt,nil ,,„, agreement to the an Increase which was thought to ho '. 01(1 Countl.yi |, woula hl, „ nmttcr for very satisfactory. Among the out-' „lc noxt yeart council. standing increases under thc heading of receipts, trade licenses show up MoeMo Power for Ume Indtutn conspicuously. The amount here ls! Aid. MacDonald mentioned that he over $500 in excess of the previous i bad attended a recant meeting of the year. The city's share of tho liquor: Courtenay Limestone Co. and had In- prodts nlso shows a substantial In- duced them to Install electric power crease of over $1,000. Among the expenditures, tho amount for public for grinding purposes. This would be approximately S'> horsepower. The (Continued on Pnge Flvo) 7*i 1 Edmund Lowe in "SIBERIA," Ilo-Ilo, Friday and Saturday PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1927. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1927. STILL A CAVE MAN Poor old humanity is always struggling upward in the efl'ort to secure greater blessings and to lead better lives. It has been a rough and rugged road that has led us from the haunts of the cave man to the sheltered Christian homes of the present day. But almost daily we come across some tragedy, some crime, some horrible experience that proves that the primitive instinct in man still exists and that in spite of our vaunted progress we are yet a long way from perfection. Here is a story from the press dispatches of last week that might have been written a thousand years ago. After ages of Christian teaching, the efforts of foreign missionaries and the general trend toward the emancipation of women, the ardor of a woman and the jealousy of a harem cost five lives last Saturday in the town of Kar- djah, Sofia. This little incident is a real thriller and proves that the old passions still exist. Hassan Machmudoff, aged 70, had a harem of five wives and the most beautiful of these was Durde, an 18-year-old beauty. Though legally the wife of the aged Hassan, Durde's thoughts ran to the village youth- From behind the harem doors she managed to carry on a flirtation with the youth of her choice and romance promised to blossom until the jealousy of the harem intervened. By some means, perhaps through a telltale, Hassan learned of the affair that his fairest and youngest wife was carrying on. So last Saturday, in a jealous rage, he stabbed Durde to death. In the village streets the screams of the dying girl could be heard and a great crowd began to gather, but there was reluctance to interfere, since there is an ancient law in Bulgaria that the sanctity of a harem shall never, be violated. Finally the mob cast aside custom and usage and broke down the doors of Hassan's home and rushed into the harem, where they found the old man, in a blind rage, still driving knife thrusts into the mutilated dead body of Durde. Seeing the invaders of his harem and flying into an even more intense rage, Hassan seized a revolver and opened fire, killing four of the intruders before he was overpowered. Now that is a nice little bed-time story to begin the year 1927, isn't it? And yet you will find the same situation, in a different setting, in any issue of a daily paper. THE BARBER SHOP Even with the increased prices now charged we believe a man actually gets more for his money in a barber shop than at any bargain counter in a department store. You can enter the barber shop all ravelled and ragged about the edges, a two day's growth of beard making you look like a rough-neck, and come out with a shave and a masage, smelling of bay rum and looking like a hundred thousand dollars. For 50 cents a down- and-out tramp can easily be changed into a gentleman. And think of the relaxation in the barber chair! If the shop is on Main street, as it very usually is, one may lie in the chair while the barber softens up his beard preparatory to a shave and see the world pass by—young and old, rich and poor, society favorites and junk men all playing their parts upon the little stage that lies in front of the barber shop window. And then the constant comment and criticism to be picked up while awaiting your turn. There is nothing too sacred or too private to be discussed in a barber shop; there is no problem of j society or athletics, or politics or religion or education too difficult or too complicated for immediate and final settlement by any barber and his customers. Any way you look at it the barber shop is a great institution. It is an analyzer of character and a character molder; it is a purveyor of useful and useless information; it makes the tired and worn-out man a clean and courageous chap. All this, of course, was before the women bobbed their hair and drove men away from the barber shops. Today, most men shave themselves, to avoid listening to the women- MINES OF CANADA INCREASE OUTPUT OTTAWA, Jan. 5.—Canada's mineral industries yielded a new record output In 1926, when tbe value of production reached $2-12,886,000, an advance of 7.1 per cont above the total of {226,683,833 reported for 1925. Tho previous high record of $227,859,065* wds established In 1920. Metal mining showed great strength and steadiness throughout the year. Production of copper, lead and zinc reached new records; tlle output of silver was higher than in 1925; gold was steady, and nickle production was only slightly less than In the previous year. Non-metallic minerals otlier than coal, at a value of $24,841,000 were up ten per cent from the total in 1926. Coal production showed a gain of 8,000,000 tons. ****** MUCH REAL ESTATE WAS SOLD IN 1926 If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, hope your guardian genius. —Addison * * * * A country is not made by the number of square miles it contains, but by the number of square people it contains. —Dayton News * * * * Many animals can understand even if they cannot talk, says a scientist. That balances up with the millions of humans that can talk but cannot understand. * » * » "Men who get things done, shave daily."—Ad. This seems to dispose of Mr. Hughes, Poincare, King George and Santa Claus. —Detroit News Bargain Sale o/Used ^^ . —-^ >-^ AT PRICES THAT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED M A I ■ s^^ These values have to be seen to be believed. Sale .1 l\ Wf ^^ starts at 9 a.m., SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th. ^^F 1 M. M.^^^-/ FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ FORD TOURING, Salter model, in good flJCA condition. Full price «P«J" 3i CHEVROLET TOURING, (Starter) <|»CA af Full price «Pt)U FORD TOURING, Starter, completely fl»KA ^P*/\ overhauled. Full price ► «J)t)U * FORD DELIVERY, Starter, good tires, Qr-jr Cannot be duplicated at «P I O CHEVROLET 490 Delivery, in Al shape, fl»7C 4 Cannot be duplicated at «P I O Q #" FORD TOURING in very good condition, fl?*7C ^**> Self starter, good tires, etc *V t O d»^r* GRAY DORT TOURING, <67f> A / »|3 Cannot be duplicated at tP I V CHEVROLET Touring, 1921 model, d»1 OK overhauled; good tires «J)1.0«> McLAUGHLIN SIX Touring, <fc1 9*^ Cannot bc duplicated at «P LuO STAR TOURING, 1924 model, completely overhauled, new top and curtains, ^ftQ7^h Don't overlook this bargain *vO I O FORI) Touring, 1924 model, in perfect <C07C shape; bargain sale price «?■£ I ** McLAUGHLIN Master .Six Touring, Duco finish, good tires, engine pulls like new, ^QV^ watch for this one at *vO I O CHEVROLET Superior Touring, good mechanical condition; tires and battery O.K., ^JQf>ft Cannot be duplicated at «DO«J\J Easy terms given on any car selling at over $50 pyy WHILE THIS If you intend getting a car this year, don't over- gALE LASTS! look this opportunity! Blunt & Passie, Ltd. Agents for McLAUGHLIN-BUICK, CHEVROLET, & OLDSMOBILE COURTENAY, B. C. Transfers recorded at the provincial land office reveal that in 1920 more real estate changed hands than in any year since the "boom" of 1911 and 1912. A total of 13,805 transfers was effected, compared with 11,797 in 1925 and 10,450 in 1924. A total of 22,800 transactions was recorded during the year, compared with 1S.669 In 1925. This includes transfers, leases and mortgages. The value of the properly turnover for the year has not been compiled, but It. is believed It will exceed $50,000,000. In 1925 the turnover was $35,070,727 and the value of real estate which changed hands in 1924 was $22,767,239. PUT CANADA FIRST, URGES S. F. TOLMIE "The year just ended was very satisfactory to Canadians on tlie whole," said Hon. Dr. S. P. Tolmie, leader ot British Columbia Conservatives. "While the crop ot 1926 was. perhaps, not so good In quality as in the previous year, increased prices mnde it about equal in cash returns. "The increased buying power as n result of good crops has improved business conditions generally. "The steady Improvement of our agriculture and industries give us an assurance of prosperity in the future. "Our citizens can play an Important part In our development if tliey will make a New Year's resolution to buy the products of our factories end our farms in the future in preference to the Imported nrticle." ALBERNI LOG CUT SHOWS INCREASE Industry in Alberni Valley Was Developed Considerably Last Year PORT ALBERNI, Jan. 5.—During 1926 lumbering in the Alberni Valley developed considerably. Tlle log cut ln 19'5 was over 67,000,000 feet in the district, but In 1926 tlle cut was over 80,000,000 feet. The Alberni Pacific Lumber Company Limited, known locally as thc A.P.L., has been operating two shifts during the last six or seven months and this accounts for much of the increase. The Great Central Sawmills Limited, operating at Centrnl Lake, and the Balnbridge Company, operating at Balnbridge, have had much to do wtih the splendid allowing in the production of lumber. The Great Central has only been tn operation since the lirst of the year and they will probably during the coming year extend their business to a very large extent. There nre nine mills cutting lumber In the Alberni Valley and two that arc standing Idle for the lime being. Tlie A.P.L. holds the record so far ns dully production is concerned. Their dully cut Is about 250,000 feet, the Great Centrnl cut Is something over 100,000 feet and Balnbridge cut Is nbout 80,000 feet. The Balnbridge company Intends to extend their operations with the new yenr. It is computed that In tlle Alberni Valley there is timher enough lo keep large operators going for the next hundred years nnd probably much longer thnn that. The shingle Industry, owing to the lack of markets, is rcnlly not very prosperous. Tbo Great Ex Shingle mill was laken over about two months ugo by the Alberni Paeiflc Lumber Company Limited nnd It is now operating both night and day. They have about two millions of shingles for the market at the present time nnd the Ss. Skagwny will load one million of this for foreign markets, besides 1,500,000 feet of lumber. Over 60,000,000 feet of lumber has been exported during the last twelve months for foreign markets. Around fifty steamships and some motor ships have loaded lumber at Port Alberni during the last year. Solex Lamps TYPE "B" LAMPS 1,5 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. tWt\W*W&kWQ Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each K TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" s% H This is a \o-in. valve for use on domestic hot water ■jfe supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused ■j*® by ranges and tank heaters. fl APPROVED 11 Both Red Top Relief Valves are approved by Un- £| derwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by State and Muni- *|| cipal Bureaus of Waer and Boiler Inspection. H CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS CO. H Limited. J| G. W. CLINTON, Managing Director. /lAAi-rA'¥A:-f-^A-:'A^*wsj*i"sii Cumberland Supply Store Rickson's Old Stand Dunsmuir Avenue You may Beat a Drum but you cannot beat our Prices and Quality. Our ever-increasing Business is evidence of this. Cross & Blackwell Malt Vinegar, quarts $ .40 Regal Free-Running Salt, 2 for -25 Nabob Coffee, per tin 70 Magic Baking Powder, 12-oz. tin .33 Puffed Wheat and Rice, 2 for 35 Red Arrow Crackers, per pkg 25 Sun-Maid Raisins, 2 pkgs. for 35 Bulk Raisins, per pound 15 Royal Yeast Cakes, each 08 Canada Corn Starch, 2 for 25 Heinz' Tomato Soup, 2 for 25 Peanut Butter, per tin 20 Fresh Ground Coffee, per pound 55 Our Ceylon Tea in bulk is good 65 Potatoes, 100-pound sack 2-25 Heinz' Pure Malt Vinegar, 32-oz., 48 Royal Baking Powder, 12-oz 55 CUMBERLAND SUPPLY STORE Phone 155 Phone 155 I Inge Finds "Gloomy" Tag Profitable But Irritating S^Saieaesi =**?a«£?ec3e gatgfcaHggtgi Dean William Ralph Inge, of St. Paul's London, replies sharply to crlt- , les of his recent book, "England," In the January Scrlbner's Magazine. Incidentally he explains how he came to be called tlle "Gloomy Dean." "The present writer," he says, "has uo cause to complain of tlie newspaper press, whicli has Inflicted upon hlm a notoriety undesiicd indeed, but very convenient In hard limes such as these. But editors anil reviewers can be exceedingly annoying. About twelve years ago some foolish young man on llie staff of one of Lord North- clliTe's papers made tlie si range discovery that I nm a pessimist, and tied a tin keltic to my lull which still seems to give peculiar satisfaction In the I'nited States, though In Enfcland It is seldom quoted any longer except as an example of a very inappropriate nickname. When 1 write an book, your average reviewer skims it us rapidly as possible, and marks for quotation any sentences which seem to confirm the pre-established character of the writer which he or his subeditor has chosen to adorn the headlines. In reviewing a book like 'England,' which is Intended partly to indicate rocks ahead, of which there are plenty, this method wns easy. But any one who takes the trouble to read tlie book will get, a very different impression. It was not written either to run down my own country or to irritate good Americans. 'Dean predicts the ruin of England' is not a trite summary of my work." LANDSLIDE AT PORT ALICE KILLS ONE MAN VICTORIA, Jan. 6—A report received here late yesterday from Port Alice by the Provincial Police, says that two houses have been demolished one being carried Into the sea, and J. Clarke, mill employee at the place, drowned In a land slide. Port Alice is at the north end of Vancouver Island. P.P.Harrison, M. LA. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Office Courtenay Phone 258 Local Office Cumberland Hotel In Evenings. Telephone 11511 or 24 GAR for HIRE At The Royal Candy Store Or Phone 25 Residence Phone 22 See Geo. Mason FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1927. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE 1/ % \ Ilo-Ilo Theatre FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK Edmund Lowe in "SIBERIA" With Alma Rubens Monday, January 10 A clean comedy with an Oriental setting and a story of wonderful • appeal-- a picture with a laugh in every scene. lter^fe^t*J.^Jlk(Sl?oi^Ji«lJs^ Movies Attractions for the Coming Week BIG DOUBLE ATTRACTION WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Tuesday, January 11 Ben Lyon in "Bluebeard's 7 Wives" Wednesday-Thursday, January 12-13 "The Dangerous Coward" and "A Fighting Peacemaker," Universal-Blue Strenk Western starring Jack Hoxie, which will show at the llo-llo theatre Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 12 and 13, tells a story tbat will be familiar to old-time Western ranch men. lt Is that ot the great struggle that was fought out between cattle men and sheep men for possession of the grazinz lands. It Is a thrilling picture and presents Hoxie in a great role. The supporting cast of players contains the names of Lola Todd, Ted Oliver, William A. Steele, Robert McKenzie, Clarke Comstock, Bert DeMarc, Tom Grimes and Floyd Criswell. Tlie picture was directed by Cliff Smith. ... Another feature picture will also be shown the same evenings, this being "The Dangerous Coward" with Fred Thompson. It can be truthfully said that tlie fight scene this contains is the best that lias ever been presented on a screen in this city. Tlle story starts with a real Wild West Rodeo and plenty of action. Thomson brings his athletic ability into play against tlie pick of the cowboys!, showing great versatility as a I horseman and roper. Hazel Keener plays the feminine lead and her actions at the prize light where she Is tiressed as a boy, are certain to make tiie house shake witli laughter. Sliver King, Fred Thomson's wonder liorse, proves he's a real equine star and as deserving of credit as Miss Keener and Thomson. The plot Is an unusually strong one with plenty of mystery and suspense. The cast is exceptionally good. Frank Hagney, who plays the role of villain, being a noted boxer; in fact, three years ago lie knocked out tlio famous Firpo. Others in the cast are Lillian Adrian, Al Kaufman, Jim Corey, David Klrby and Andrew Arbuckle. Albert Rogell directed the picture, the story and scenario being written by -Marion Jackson. fourth picture, ls one of the most pretentious offerings of the year. Alma Rubens, Edmund Lowe, Lou Tellegeu, Paul Panzer, Vadlm Urancff, Tom Santsclii, James Marcus, Daniel Ma- kareiiko and others are Included in the all-star cast. The scenario Is by Eve Unsell. WAYS OF PRESS AGENT SHOWN UP of _ JACK HOXIL-: in "The: FIGHTING PEACEMAKER* A Bk.UK STHHAM, WliTKNN FlCTV*C. Friday-Saturday, January 14-15 George Lewis HOT BISCUITS AND MILK MADE HIM FAT "His People" rttik. .,«»<^ '*»«i:i»»»'r Dieting—not to reduce, but to put on six pounds more—was the painful necessity to which Creighton Hale, screen player, was put, to play his role of "Prince Oscar" in Marion Davies' new feature, "Beverly of Grau stark," at the Gaiety Theatre next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14-15. He did it with hot biscuits and milk. Hale, as the crown prince in the George Darr McCutclieon romance, had to present a visage as near alike in contour ns possible to that of Miss Davies, as one of tlie important points in the play depended on a likeness between them. After Investigating the needs of the part, Halo went on Ills diet and so successfully that his naturally lean face rounded out perfectly. In the meantime Miss Davies had to have her hair cut like his, apply makeup to erase feminine characteristics, and adopt a mannish walk, ller likeness to the Prince of Wales, In this masquerade, was astonishing, A notable cast appears in the new production, directed by Sidney Franklin al the M-G-M studios. Antonio Moreno plays tlie leading male rolo, and others in the cast include Roy D'Arcy, Paillette Duval, Albert Graji, Max Darwyn, Charles Clary and others. What a motion picture press agent can do for a star is said to be most amusingly revealed dn the screen of the Gaiety Theatre on Monday, Jan. 10th, where Robert T. Kane's picture, "Bluebeard's Seven Wives," shows. Tills picture comes also to the Ilo-Ilo the following night, Tuesday. Tlie film satirizes the manner in whicb a press agent invents a sensational career for a young movie star in order to land him on the front pages of the newspapers. To do this, tiie press agent heralds his charge as a modern Bluebeard and, In the papers, keeps busy marrying him off and separating him from seven consecutive wives. Further comedy complications develop when Ben Lyons, the Bluebeard in the case, dumps the press agent and insists on marrying his old sweetheart. An all-star cast appears in addition to Ben Lyon, comprising Blanche Sweet. Lois Wilson, Dorothy Sebastian, Diana Kane and Sam Hardy. The story was written by Blanche .Merrill, now special writer for Norma Tnlmadge, and Paul Schofield, prominent scenario .writer. A MIGHTY FILM— "THE BARRIER' If you ever stopped to analyze why certain photodramas have appealed to you more strongly than others—you no doubt have come to the conclusion that it was because they contained strong themes—and you were right! No picture drama can be a complete success, regardless of its cast or director, unless it possesses a theme with a universal appeal. Plot alone is not suflicient—there must be a plausible motivation threading the story. Thero must be a "purpose" dominating the characters to make tbem life-like. "The Barrier," which we are proud to announce as this week-end's feature at the Gaiety Theatre, contains a theme as old as time itself—and one that will strike home to everybody. It Is a craving for love and happiness —and a man who sacrificed riches— parents—everything—to wed the ono girl he loved and she was a . . . . It wouldn't be fair to disclose tho secret of the title of "Thc Barrier," Let the photoplay Itself unfold the story, so that you may live with tbe characters. REMARKABLY FINE CAST CHOSEN FOR SIBERIAN STORY Victor Schertzinger, famous musician nnd Fox Films director, was assigned one of tlie best casts ever assembled at a West Coast Studio when he started to tllm "Siberia," Bartley Campbell's famous play, al the Ilo-Ilo Friday and Saturday, this week-end. Schertzinger is finishing liis first WEARING PANTS NOT EASY This business of wearing boy's clothes nil the time hns its disadvnn- luges, according to Beatrice Joy. In "Eve's Leaves," her current starring picture which comes to the Ilo- Ilo theatre Monday, Jan. 10, and to ie Gaiety theatre Tuesday, nth, .\ii.-ss Joy fills a tomboy role, her costume consisting of a pair of blue dungarees, a flannel shirt, and a stocking- cap set at a rakish angle on her justly famous boyish-hob. But the effect of this costume on the production crew is peculiar. Charming as Lent rice appears, when she dropped her handkerchief no one leaped to pick it up. In climbing around the big schooner on which much of the picture was filmed, Miss Joy seldom got a helping hand from the usually attentive crow. Iiowever, Miss Joy declares that tho satisfaction of being able to sit down any place on the "set" without fear of getting a gorgeous costume soiled wrinkled, compensated for everything. William Boyd appears opposite year with Fox and "Siberia." his the star in "Eve's Leaves." Gaiety Theatre THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY REX BEACH'S A Craat ifovml ot Yukon Days - <.V. ] ti ^BARRIER IA Monday, January 10 Ben Lyon in ^ ,j _ ^-m. _iff ak\ i -.HO* 'JirAt * \';/, If lloti'iaol HJl.l) ll?, PitSurta T > • 'Cs^ ..i\lf~'''j Thursday, Friday, and Saturday January 13-14-15 kbMQl .A" ,$,% *<•«:■:; A GIRL ALONE IN A WORLD OF MEN! The ravishing girl who bad all men at her feet— The dns'ilng young Prince tho ladles all fell for. One and the samel What possibilities for surprising twists, gales of laughter, a different lovo story, In this groat starring triumph of adorable .Marion Davtesl Miss Davies impersonates a boy so cleverly you will lie amazed lo see her pertormanco, aeaestaeasataenairtaBMesi^cr Romance of yore in the age of jazz —and just as romantic A famous novel come to life 7^ ff£ *»y ij i a I tSNUShta QRESSBD ns a boy, siit entered intc the maddest, most perilous Series oft romantic escapades you've ever adored on the scrs?en. Swift tctinn, Jr/t coelieily, aiinrellint heart itt.fi, .il—Marion Uttvici tit her btlli wilh ANTONIO MORENO, Creighton I [ale itnA Roy D'Arcy Semnto br A.nr, Clulitlut !..Im.ton from lb, nmil by Otvrf Dait U.CulihAiia SIDNEY FRANKLIN ^BxraBixr^" / PAGE FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. 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Radio Voice Opens New Light System Radio Wave Flexibility Makes Possible Remote Control of Lighting Mechanism A demonstration of the remarkable flexibility of radio waves, carrying sound impulses for the remote control of mechanism, warn made December 16, nt the opening of the new street lighting system In St. Louis. • In the demonstration, the voice ot Mayor Victor J. Miller, speaking at the formal ceremonies attendant upon tlle opening of the street lighting installation, was sent to Station KDKA of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. ln East Pittsburg, Pa. At KDKA his voice released the The "GEM" Barber Shop Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Ladies' hair cut, any style 50c Children's hair cut any style 36c impulse, from the station's powerful short wave transmitting equipment, which was received in St. Louis. It actuated relays there that threw Into operation for the first time, mechanism lighting the street system in St. Louis. It was the flrst time in history that radio waves have been used for the opening of a street lighting system and, according to engineers, was a striking example of the great progress made in the control and utilization of radio waves, during the six years of broadcast history. The facilities of the Westinghouse Company involved in the operation Included its transmitting equipment in East Pittsburg, where its international short wave station Is located, and special receiving equipment in St. Louis which were arranged so as to actuate exrtemely sensitive relays. These, In turn, threw into operation the substation controlling the street lighting system there. Transmission from East Pittsburg to St. Louis was on a G3-meter wave length, too low for reception by the average broadcast receiver. To inform the radio audience of the progress of the demonstration, Station KDKA and a Btatlon in St. Louis broadcasted the progress of the ceremony. The St. Louis station broadcasted the entire ceremonies direct from the scene of action, while nt East Pittsburg the announcer Informed the nudlence concerning the exact time at which the mayor's voice would actuate the short wave apparatus and then read a message from tlie mayor to conclude the event. The lighting system opened is the flrst part of an $8,000,000 project. Approximately 1000 miles of streets in A WHISKY ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICINAL USE; OF FINE QUALITY AND WELL MATURED |"@lADiAtf(an£ Whisky MATURED IN CHARRED OAK CASKS y*»j-jMM/aj*timaiin~ ,i% sffv^i-ssftm-Hiil - This advertisement is not published or displayed by thu Liquor Control Board or by thr Government of B.C. St. Louis are to be equipped with modern lighting equipment, Including 10,000 street lights. When completed the street lighting system will be one of the finest in the world. The sectoin opened In a $2,000,000 development, contract for wheih was awarded the A. M. Ryckoff Company last year. The street lighting equipment was furnished In its entirety by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, including concrete posts and transmission and substation equipment. Hollow i'oncri'lo Posts Unique Many unique features are included in the equipment. The concrete posts were made by the "hollowspun," or centrifugal process in which the concrete is poured Into a mold and spun into shape. This process leaves the post hollow for bringing the cable to the lamp and assures a unit of great strength and permanence. The Westinghouse Company Installed a $500,000 plant in St. Louis for constructing the posts. The substation controlling the lights Is one of the most modern in existence. Provided with an astronomical clock, it will regulate the time of turning off und turning on the lighting system, according as the days lengthen aud shorten, throughout the seasons, lt will be the first time that this type of lighting regulation will be utilized in the United States. The substation ls entirely automatic and is so designed that various sections of tlie street lighting system will lie turned on at five second Intervals. This prevents the full load from being thrown on the generating equipment at one time, and is an added precaution against power failure. ANSWERING TIIE ADS Many advertisements are put in the form of questions, the object being either to awaken or shame the reader. 1 have amused myself lately by framing' answers to some of thom: Q. How many of Nature's Secrets do you UNDERSTAND? A. None. Q. Can vou guess this man's age? A. No. Q. Have you read Elinor Glyn on Love? • A. Certainly not. William Lyon Phelps In the January Scribner's Magazine. ^fS&MyeacaaProaelea Wtmsfj^mt^ml^matattwamttiitAi. Wrtu for Fret Ere Care Book. ltMHCiitoMrC4.ICiMeuotlml.UIU|> 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. E. Aida, Merchant Tailor Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland PETER McNIVEN TRUCK AND GENERAL DELIVERY PETER McNIVEN—CUMBERLAND Phone 150 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. 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. ii SYNOPSIS OF LANDACTAHENDMENTS PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lauds 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 for agricultural purposes. Full Information concerning regulations regarding Pre-emptions ls given Iu Bulletin No. 1, Land Series, "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of which cau be obtained free ot charge by addressing the Department ot Lands, Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent. Records will be granted covering only land suitable tor agricultural purposes, and which ls uut timber- land, i.e., carrying over 5,000 board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and 8,000 feet per acre eaat ot that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Land Recording Division, iu which the land applied for Is situated, and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied tor five years and improvements made to value ot $10 per acre, Including clearing and cultivating at least five acres, before a Crowu Grant can be received. For more detailed information aee the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received tor purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being timberland, for agricultural purposes; minimum price ot first-class (arable) land le $6 per acre, and second-class (grating) land $2.50 per acre. Further Information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lauds ln given tn Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or industrial sites on timher land, not exceeding 40 acres, may be purchased or leased, the conditions Including payment ef stumpage. HOMESTEAD LEASES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesltes, conditional upon a dwelling being erected in the first year, title being obtained after residence and Improvement conditions are fulfilled and land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres 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 permits are Issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given to established owners. Stock-owners mny form associations tor range management. Free, or partially free, permits are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to tea head. laSsSrjroEes! DROSS FROM THE MELTING POT jgsaiw-^ii^tiwsiiiaaiai SCOTCH DISCOVERY He was a canny Scot, and decided that an excellent method of saving money for Christmas would be to put a penny ln a money-box every time he kissed his wife. This he did regularly until the holiday came 'round, and on opening the box was amazed when out came not only pennies, but six-pences, shillings and half-crowns. Thunderstruck, he asked his wife how she accounted for the miracle. "Weel, Jock," she replied, "it's no Ivery mon that's as close-listed as ye are." ♦ <8> <8> HOW SOME GET TO HEAVEN "Mamma," said little Elsie, "do men ever go to heaven?" "Why, of course, dearie; what makes you ask?" " 'Cause, mamma, I never see any pictures of angels with whiskers." "Well," answered her mother very thoughtfully, "some men get into heaven, dearie, but only by a very close shave." •S> «> «> OMIGOSH! A stranger was being shown the rooms of the Boston Chapter of G.O.O.F.'s. "And this Is the lodge room?" he asked. "Well, it Is rather lodge, of course, but the one next to it Is much lodgah." , —Royal Gaboon LONG DISTANCE CALL Mr. Jones was sitting down to his breakfast one morning when he was astounded to see in tlle paper an announcement of his own death. He rang up friend Smith at once. "Halloa, Smith," he said, "Have you seen the announcement of my death in the paper?' "Yes," replied Smith, "where are you speaking from?'" -» * <?> WE'LL BE THERE TOO! A young lady from Huck's Corners was visiting relatives in thc city. During the course of her stay, she was invited to an informal dinner. Wine was served and, after partaking the young lady felt somewhat elated. She thought of her home at Huck's Corners and compared mentally her quiet life there with the gay life of the city. Turning to the young man on her left, she said gushingly," If I were home, I could show you the prettieBt little calf." "Sh," said the young man, In a tense whisper, "meet me In the conservatory after dinner." * * <8> TIMELY WARNING Heck, from top of building from which 4 wires dangled: "Dave, catch hold of two of those wires." Dave: "All right!" Heck: "Feel anything?" Dave: "No." Heck: "Well, don't touch the other two, there's 2,000 volts in them." » <$> <?• HALITOSIS "I've just been reading some statistics here—every time I breathe a man dies." "Gosh, man! Why don't you UBe Listerlne?" JOHN INGLIS The Practical White Tailor 29R —PHONE— COURTENAY, B. 29R SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Wharf Repairs, Nootka, B.C.," will be received until 12 o'clork noon. Friday, January ;!H, 1927, for the repairs to the wharf, nt Nootka, District of Comox-Alberni, B. C. Plans and forms of contract can be seen and specification and forms of tender obtained at this Department, at the office of the district Engineer, Post Office Building, Victoria, B. C, and at the Post Offices, Vancouver, B.C., Port Alberni, B.C., and Nootka, B.C. Tenders will not be considered unless made on printed forms supplied by the Department and in accordance with conditions contained therein. Each tender must be accompanied by an accopted cheque on a chartered bank payable to the order of the Minister ot Public Works, equal to 10 per cent of the amount of the tender. Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or bonds of the Canadian National Railway Company will also be accepted as security, or bonds and a cheque If required to make up an odd amount. NOTE—Blue prints call be obtained at this Department by depositing an accepted cheque for the sum of $10.00, payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works, which will be returned If the Intending bidder submit a regular bid. By order, S. E. O'BRIEN, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, December 29, 1926. 1-2 FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1927. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE FIVE 5 News of Courtenay & Surrounding District CITY COUNCIL ENTER INTO NEW AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICITY (Continued trom Page One) Company was nearly ready to start and the city electrician was making the necessary connections. In answer to a question of the chairman. Aid. MacDonald stated that this would mean about $100 per month for electric power. The limestone company had orders .that would keep them going for several months. Aid. Fielder asked if the extra 25 per cent was being charged to water consumers outside the city, but the city clerk pointed out that the by-law authorizing this charge had not yet passed its final reading. Aid. Pearse reported that the work ln connection with opening up the city lanes wns proceeding. The necessary adver tising was being done, after which notices will be issued to the various property owners effected. Aid. Field sold that the city auditor has the balance sheet well advanced and almost ready for the printers. By-Lnws Given Readings A by-ldw to amend the Pound bylaw, which received Its flrst and second readings, will remove the pound from Its present site to a spot in the rear of Dack's blacksmlthy. The Water by-law received its third and llnul reading. Before the Building by-law passed its final reading some discussion was nocesary. Aid. Pearse said that parts of It were too dractic. Aid. Field and Aid. MacDonald supported the pro- ; posed amendments, pointing out that I the Fire Chief had helped to frame J the by-law In question. They were of | the opinion that the council should j do all possible to strengthen liis hand. CUMBERLAND COWS IN DEC. BUTTER FAT LIST (30) Bessie, Gr. Jersey, 1097 lbs. milk, 50 lbs. fat; U. J. Hassell, owner, (38) Dairy Maid, P, B. Holstein 151S lbs. milk. 50 lbs. fat; J. Casanave. owner. The figures in brackets indicate the number of days since cow freshened 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-class Certificates for Bread, Cake, Confectionery Courtenay, B. C. COURTENAY, Jan. 6.—The cows of the Comox Valley Cow-Testing Association qualifying with the production of fifty or more pounds of butter fat for the last month of 11)26 are as follows: (67) Hillside North, P. B. Jersey, 1500 pounds milk, 6!) pounds fat; W. A. Urquhart, owner. (60) Cherry 2nd, Grade Jersey. 10G2 pounds milk, 58.4 pounds fat; W. A. Urquhart, owner. (30) Cherry, Grade Jersey, 1184 pounds milk, 55.8 pounds fat; J. II. Cleland, owner. (74) Bunty, Grade Jersey, 1072 lbs. milk. 55.7 lbs. fat; J. Marriott, owner. (70) Blackie, Grade Jersey, 1103 lbs. milk, 55.1 lbs. fat; Jl. J. Hardy, owner. (64) Buddy 2nd, Gr. Jersey, 1146 lbs. milk, 55 lbs. fat; W. A. Urquhart, owner. (146) Primrose, Gr. Jersey. 1038 lbs. milk, 52.9 lbs. fat; M. J. Hnrdy, owner. (86) Star. Gr. Jersey, 1038 lbs. milk, 52.9 lbs. fat; Bayly Bros., owners. (130) Violet, Gr. Jersey. 815 lbs. milk, 52.1 lbs. fat; R. J. Hassell, Cumberland; owner. (75) Cherry, Gr. Jersey, 1098 lbs. milk, 51.6 lbs. fat; C. Hughes, owner. (54) Maud. Gr. Jersey, 1023 lbs. milk, 51.1 lbs. fat; M. J. Hardy, owner. (40) Susie, Gr. Holstein, 1100 lbs. milk, 50.6 lbs. fat; J. Higginson, owner. (61) Lena, Gr. Jersey, 960 lbs. of milk, 50.2 lbs. fat; C. Hughes, owner. (40) Nancy, Gr. Holstein, 1656 lbs. milk, 50 lbs. fat; J. Casanave, owner. NEW YEAR FROLICS AT SAYWARD DISRUPTED f Children Like It— So Will You u0f. \y£ '. The J^ At the flrst stun Cold, buy "Buckley's' first dose does tvvs, things- relieves the cough instantly and delights the taste. Different from lS ail other remedies for Coughs, l» Colds, Bronchitis. Prevent! "Flu", It Pneumonia and all Throat and m\ Lung troubles. Sold everywhere ■I under money-refunded guarantee. Bt W. K. Buckley, Limited, ■H 142 Mutuul St., Toronto 2 JPfiKUTOj 511 Acts (ike a flash— ■ tingle sip proves It \&tik Healthful Bread! Tasty Bread! Use Comox Whole Wheat Flour OBTAINABLE AT ALL GROCERY STORES THROUGHOUT THE'DISTRICT ALSO COMOX CREAMERY BUTTER, EGGS AND POTATOES Comox Creamery Association Courtenay. (Contributed) SAYWARD, Jan. 4.—A foot of snow and two days torrential rains caused the highest water since 1918 when, through extremely high wuter, two ot the lurgest bridges spunnnig the Salmon River were carried out, and while the present high water mark lacked three feet of tiie 1018 freshet there was sufficient raise to flood all the low-lying lands and to eut off communication In the Valley. No damage is reported in the lower portions of the Valley and at the time of writing no reports have been received from the upper portions of the Valley. Mr. Hans Otto Sack's general store and home wero surrounded by raging torrents of water uud the home of .Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Oark was iu the same condition, but the Gark boys made good use of their gas boat on their land, towing off the large logs which had been floated by the high water. Today the Salmon River is within its banks, but very heavy rain fall and high water is expected again. This freshet will do a great amounl of good to the land as a good covering of river silt and vegetable matter Is left. The high water has disrupted Say- ward's New Year celebrations. The Sayward Assembly of Native Sons of Canada had advertised a grand New Year's Eve Frolic in connection with a Christmas tree for the children to be given by the Columbia Coast Mission. This long- looked for event did not materialize, however, as all the residents were confined to their own homes. But despite this handicap, all celebrations were not cut off, as those who had radios established in Iheir homes listened iu to the New Year programmes taking place" in the many large centers of population and tlie announcers kept the isolated residents in constant touch with the outside world. As, the midnight hour drew near they announced the minutes until midnight, and then the seconds, and on the stroke of twelve the Don't Walk | TALK! USE YOUR PHONE FOR THE BEST FOOD VALUES IN TOWN Just call 122 and we'll give you the best for the least. W FRELONE'S GROCERY STORE Cor. ,*>lli and Duiisinnlr. Cumberland Wi $!! Phone 122 24 TELEPHONE 100 TAXI ASK FOR CHARLIE DALTON Car leaves Cumberland Hotel at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday and meets boat at Union Bay. sound of guus, horns, and the ringing of bells resounded through the Valley of Sayward. And so Sayward welcomed iu 1927. The old year, 1920, proved a good year for the district and whilst thf population is considerably less than formerly through the leaving of several families, tlie remaining residents have not yet given up hope that Sayward will Home day be allowed to come into its own through the extension of the Island Highway from Campbell River. We are hoping that the present Provincial Government and the sitting member. Mr. P. J'. Harrison, will fulfill their promises to the residents of Sayward by tlie completion of Ibis much needed and long promised road. NEW CAHLE WILL BE PLACED SHORTLY ('utile Will Arrive in .March, ami Will itc raid Iii Time Sections, Linking Land Wires With the completion, in the course of u few days, of the laud lines in North Saanich, all tlie land wires for the third cable connection between Vancouver Island und the Lower Mainland will be completed by tiie H.C. Telephone Company. These land lines are four in number, at the Point Grey end, awross Ballano Island, through Salt Spring Island north to south, and on the Saanich peninsula to connect to land lines into Victoria. The three cable connections will be laid on the arrival of the cable from the Old Country, early in March, by the company's own cable layer, the Iwalini. A reduction in tbe land lines by about thirty miles will he obtained by this route, as compared with tlie present crossing from Point Grey to Nanaimo, which involves about eighty mines of a land line. For the chief cable Btretch trom Point Grey to Gallano, cable weighing eight tons per nautical miles will be laid, for a distance of twenty-two and a half miles. The land wires across the Island will run lo Retreat Cove, thence by cable to Kernwood. on Salt Spring Island, where a long stretch of land wires runs through the Island, upon which construction has been active to Isabella Poim, From that point to North Saanich cable connection is made under Satellite Channel. With tiie advent of the B.C. Telephone Company on Salt Spring Island, efforts are being made by the residents to press the company to take over the Government service there, but no action has yet beeu taken on this aspect of the extension. but whether he will resign the speakership as a result of his expected appointment is not known here. Under the .statutes of the Province .Mr. Buckham may sit iu the Legislature and hold tho position of Speaker and still be head of the Vancouver Harbor Board, it was stated authoritatively to-day. In the event j of his resignation from the House, of I course, a by-election would bc neces- Isary in liis seat of Columbia. Expect Announcement ! As the Harbor Board appointments apparently are to bo made immediately, it is expected Mr. Buckham will make known his plans early in j the legislative session, which will ■ start next Monday. Should .Mr. Buckham remain in thc House, but resign the Speakership, II. G. Perry, of Fort George, is regarded as the probable choice for the Speakership, He has been Deputy Speaker since 1024. NEW SPEAKER HERE IF BUCKHAM JOINS HARBOR COMMISSION VICTORIA. Jan. .**..- Mr. Bpeaker J. A. Buckham, of the Ht'itish Colum- bla Legislature, is to lie the new chairman nf the Vancouver Harbor Board, according to Ottawa reports. CITY MEAT MARKET For Best Quality BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK Fresh and Cured Fish HOTELS AND CAMPS f SPECIALLY CATERED TO Our Motto: 'QUALITY AND SERVICE" W. P. Symons Proprietor TO PLACE CONTRACT FOR SPEEDY BOAT ON TRANS-GULF SERVICE VICTORIA, Jan. i». -Designed for service between Xanainio and Vancouver, Hie Canadian Pacific Railway- will let a contract in the United Kingdom for ihe construction of a speedy vessel capable of handling automobile and passenger traffic, according to an announcement made yesterday morning by Capt, J. W. Troup, manager of the British Columbia Coast Steamship Service. The emit ran will be in the near future and the vessel will be ready for operation in about a year's time, ('apt. Troup staled. Tbe new vessel is being built mainly for ilie purpose of providing facilities fur the transportation of automobiles between Xanainio and Vancouver during the Winter. At the present time Ibe sieanipship Princess Patricia is running between Nanaimo and Vancouver, but this vessel is only capable nf taking cars up to a certain height, and is unable to carry any of tiie closed type. In tbe Summer season the company handled the automobile trailic easily, a* was clearly demonstrated last year, but during llie Winter the service was handicapped by lack ot a suitable vessel. ll is to remedy this that the company decided ro build a new ship. Last Summer tbe Motor Princess, which was taken nil the Bellingham- Siduey run. and the Princess Patricia handled the traffic between the Island and Mainland ports. Tlie new vessel, whlcb will be of the same speed as the Princess Pat. approximate ly twenty-one knots, will be J!'" feet long, with a beam of 40 feel. She will be capable of carrying fifteen automobiles besldu a full passenger list. During the lasl iwo or three years die automobile traffic between Vancouver and Nanaimo has shown a marked increase. These two points on the Mainland and Vancouver Island have proved exceedingly popular wilh tourists during the Summer months, and the most recent action of ilie Canadian Pacific Itullway clearly demonstrates that the Winter traffic is increasing. This is tlie second new vessel that ihe Canadian Pacific has obtained for tlie comsi service within a short time. Recently ihe steamship Nootka, now en route here, wns purchased hv thc East, to he used for carrying freight in tlie West Const of Vancouver Island service. DR. W. BRUCE CORDON Denial Surgeon Ollice Cor. or Dunamutr Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, D.C. SATURDAY SPECIALS MM M MEAT PIES ASSORTED PASTRY BUTTER HORNS Apple, Lemon and Pineapple Pies & If' DINING ROOM Our Dining Boom offers good fooi good service, reasonable charge King George Hotel) I Marocchi Bros. I WM i-A ',■■■' PHONE n CUMBERLAND, B. C £? Try our Cracked Wheat Loaf j Gtinjberlartd 1 g Comnurclal II ., I .»I Kate, jgil.ndquarttri fj t/liCJ Rtiionlbl! [ I ACCOMMODATION THE 1IK8T Room siijiui iii'iti«ii W. UBRRIFIBLD, Prop, ffi Don't Miss, Norman Kerry in "The BARRIER," By REX BEACH Gaiety Theatre, This Week End PAGE SIX THB CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1927. ewss«*=W)=ss^^ S***»=»5**««*=0=^^ The Finest English Broadcloth Shirts In neat stripes of har- -nunizing color as well as plain shades. This broadcloth is woven from Egyptian yarns on England's finest looms. Pin- '■■;hed like silk and wears better than silk. Fully covered by the Forsyth Insurance Policy. With collar to match. Sutherland Personal Mention te. ai 3rtES«H*=3*=»J=Sra3«'*^^ Cumberland United Church Minister: Rev. John R. Hewitt, B. A Sunday, January 9, 1927 11 a.m.—"The First Miracle" 1:30 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—First ot a series of addresses on "Why I believe ln God.' Everyone cordially invited. WARNING TO MOTORISTS .Motorists are hereby advised that the 1927 license plates are now available und must be attached to cars at the earliest possible date. * W. H. COPE, Chief of Police. Corporation of the ni) of Cumberland NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given to tho electors of the Corporation of tlie City of Cumberland that I require the presence of the electors at the .Municipal Hall on the 10th day of January, 1927, at twelve o'clock noon, tor the purpose of nominating persons to represent them In the Municipal Council as Mayor, Aldermen (3), Police Commissioner, ond School Trustees (3). The mode of nomination of candidates shall be us follows: The Candidates shall be nominated in writing—the writing shall be subscribed by two electors nf the Municipality ;ts proposer ami seconder and shall' be delivered lo the Returning Officer at any time between the date of litis notice and two o'clock in the afternoon of the day of nomination. Tho said writing may bc in the Form No. 6 in Ihe Schedule of the "Municipal Elections Act" antl shall state tin- names residence and occupation or description of each person proposed. In such manner ns sulllc- lently to identify such candidate, nnd in the event of a Poll being necessary, such poll shall he opened on (he 13th dav of January. 1927. at the Municipal Hall, of which each and every person is hereby required lo take noiice nnd govern himself accordingly. The Qualifications necessary for Mayor are: must he nf the full age of 21 years and a Hrillsh Subject, nnd hnve been for the six month next preceding the date of nomination the owner of land aud Improvements within the City, of thc vulue as assessed on the lust assessment roll of One Thousand dollars or more over and above all registered judgments and charges. Thc Qualifications necessary fnr Alderman, Police Commissioner and School Trustee, are: must be of the full age of 21 years, nnd a Uritish Subject, nnd have been for Hie six months next preceding Ilio date of nomination registered In the Innd Registry Ollice as owners of land and Improvements within ihe City of the value as assessed on thc Inst assessment roll, of five hundred dollars or more nnd above all registered judgments and charges. Olven under my hand ut Cumberland this 80th day of December. 1926. W, H, COPE. g|.l Returning Officer Mr. and Mrs. John Conway and daughter, of Cumberland, wero the guests New Year's Day of Mr. and Mrs. Wing, at Royston. ss • ss Mrs. C. V. Dando, who was called to Extension Monday last through the illness of her mother, returned home last evening. ss • • Miss M. Ross, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. Stewart, over tlie New Year week-end, returned on Tuesday to her home in Northfield. * * ss Mr. L. R. Stevens, jeweler of Cumberland, has removed his place of business from the Ilo-Ilo Theatre building to the former Partridge premises opposite the Post Office. * * ss The present mixture of cold and wet weather has played havoc with the health of Cumberland residents. Almost everyone has a cold and a large number are confined to their homes with "flu." The teaching staff of the local schools is still Intact, but a falling off in attendance of the pupils is distinctly noticeable. Parents with children over 5 years 6 months should remember that the new term begins February 1st., when such pupils will be accepted for registration*. ss ss * Mr. and Mrs. W. Westwood ai rived Friday last from Vancouver and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Dando. They may make their future home in Cumberland. * « s. Miss Ida McFadyen, who spent the holidays with her parents ln Cumberland, returned at the beginning of the week to resume her studies at Vancouver. ss ss • On Friday last, December 31st, Miss Sadie Brown entertained a number of her Normal School fellow students at afternoon tea at her home, Maryport Avenue. * « * Mrs. M. Mitchell and grandson re turned Monday last from Port Alberni where they had been spending the Christmas and New Year vacation with Mr, and Mrs. J. Magnone. . . . Miss Nina McKee, who spent the two-weeks' holiday with relatives at Bamfleld, returned last week to resume her studies at the Cumberland High School. ss ss ss iMrs. John R. Gray spent the New Year holiday In Vancouver with her daughter, Mrs. J. Hanna. * ss * Miss Lillian Grant was a visitor to friends in Vancouver last week. ss ss • BORN—To Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Brown, on Sunday, January 2nd, 1927, a daughter. * * ss Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewis returned to Cumberland on Monday evening after spending the past two weeks visiting daughters in Portland, Seattle and Nanaimo. * • * Mr. A. Mortimer, who is now resident at Powell River, spent the New Year vacation in Cumberland. * ss ss Miss Ella Henderson, of Cassidy, was the guest last week-end of Miss Sadie Brown, Maryport Avenue. * ss « Messrs. W. Walker and W. Brake motored to Nanaimo ou Wednesday morning. ss ss . Mrs. F. Wilcock is visiting in the city of Nannlmo, the guest of her laughter, Mrs. F. A. McCarthy. * ss ss Mr. II. E. Murray, of the teaching staff of the Public School, was the recipient of a handsome carving set from Ills colleagues on the occasion of his recent marriage. * * « Mr. and Mrs. T. Treloar, of Portland, Ore., returned to their home on Wednesday last after a short holiday with relatives In Cumberland, ss ss . Mrs. A. Ross left on Thursday last for Victoria. Miss Hilda Watson, after spending Yuletlde with her mother here, returned to Penticton on Thursday last. Mr. J. W. Young, who was a couple of years ago High School Principal at Courtenay, has resigned his position at Surrey High School. Mr. C. K. Bourne, a former member of the staff of the Victoria High School, has been appointed to fill the vacancy. * ss ss The Cumberland Intermediate Football team has sent, ln its entry for the Brackman-Ker Cup. We are given to understand that one or two new players have been secured for the cup series, when It is expected that tho Intermediates will make a very creditable showing. H ere an dTkei ere The fourth Eastern International Dog Derby to be held from Quebec city February 21, 22 and 23, promises to be thc most keenly contested ever held. It is cxjiectcd that over 20 teams will be entered for the race. Christmas tree shipments from Quebec to the i'nited States ran to 460,000 over Canadian Pacific lines last year, and present expectation is that this number will be equalled at least this year. Revenue to farmers ol the province from this source ran to $100,000 last year. Pour carloads of silver foxes, valued at $750,000, have left Prince Edward Island in one shipment for the Western States: Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. Viewed as a livestock shipment, it is said to be a record one. A number of prize winners were among the pack. WANTED—Wc 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. UNION HOTEL Cumberland, B. C. First-class throughout Excellent Cuisine Electrically Heated Phone li FktM li Dog teams will be used this winter by the Hudson's Bay-Marland organization to prosecute oil development work in the Ribstone field in North-eastern Alberta. This is the area where the quest for oil started following a favorable report by Dr. G. S. Hume, head of the Dominion Geological Survey. Christmas travel over the Canadian Pacific routes to the Old Country has been heavier this year than ever before experienced. Special trains have been run from Winnipeg firectly to the ship's side at Saint John, N.B. The westerners credit this heavy movement to England for Christmas to the excellent conditions that prevail throughout the west. The hundred settler families from the British Isles brought out by the Scottish Immigrant Aid Society to form the Clan Donald Colony are doing splendidly, according to a field supervisor's report just submitted. When they landed at their destination they found farms, houses, barns and equipment ready so that no time was lost in preliminaries. Turkish tobacco, grown in Alberta, is better than that grown in Turkey or Greece, according to a Mr. Baker hore, who grew 1,000 pounds as an experiment this season. He plotted out three-quarters of an acre to ten varieties of tobacco seed. The crop was harvested ripe before the coming of frost, and of the ten varieties Turkish, White Barley and Orinoco thrived best. Nearly 1,050 overseas vessels entered the Harbor of Montreal and over 350 coastal vessels docked there in the season just closed. This makes a very favorable showing compared with the 1,255 overseas and 215 coastal vessels of the previous season. During the period of open navigation over 113,850,000 bushels of grain were shipped from the port and flour shipments totalled 2,090,- 000 barrels. Canada scored again at the Chicago Exposition when the blue ribbon grand championship in the Clydesdale stallion division went to Fore«t Favorite, owned by Haggerty and Black of Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. Last year the University of Saskatchewan took the coveted honor with Green Meadow Footsteps. This year, it is said, the veteran Canadian stallion was an easy winner over all others. "There is better hunting today in the Canadian Rockies than was the case when white men first began systematic exploration of them nearly fifty years ago," said Tom E. Wilson, of Banff, one of the outstanding pioneer mountain guides, when interviewed at Canadian Pacific headquarters recently. Mr. WilBon was the first white man to discover Lake Louise and.Yoho Valley. A plaque or statue has been erected in the Yoho Valley in honor of him, by the Trail Riders of tba Canadian Rockies. , Miss Florence Sehl, of the nursing staff of the Cumberland General Hospital, who went to Victoria for New. i Year holidays, was unfortunate In being stricken with flu. Her mnny friends will be glad to know that she Is progressing favorably. ss * ss Mrs. John Baird, who had the misfortune to break a bone in her leg during the Christmas week when the ice and snow caused her to lose her footing, is making favorable progress although still confined to ber home. SS * * Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Pickard and Mr. and Mrs. H. Bryan were joint hosts at a New Year's Eve dinner, when they had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Mumford, Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Finch, Mr. and Mrs. F. -Watson. Mr. antl Mrs. A. McLauchlin, Mr. and Mrs., J. Frame. Mr. E. Pickard ami Miss Madge Bryan. P,*JMJMSJi?-'*^ ?, THE FLU Si'Ktasfiifriv.j-i^ii: When your back is broke and your eyes are blurred, And your shin hones knock and your tongue is furred, And your tonsils squeak antl your hair gets dry, And you're doggone sure that you're going to die, But you're skeeved that you won't and afraid that you will, Just drag to bed and have your chill. And pray the Lord to see you through. You've got the Flu, Boy, You've got. the Flu. When your toes curl up and your belt goes flat, And you're twice as mean as a Thomas cat, And life is a long and dismal curse, And your food all tastes like a hard boiled hearse; When your lattice aches and your head's a-buzz, And nothing is as it ever was, Here are my sad regrets to you— You've got the Flu, Boy, You've got the Flu. What is it like, this Spanish Flu? Ask me, brother, for I've boon through. It is by Misery out of Despair; It pulls your teetli and curls your hair; It thins your blood and frays your bones, And fills your craw with moans and groans, And sometimes, mavbe. you get well. Some call it Flu—I call it Hell! NOTE—The author of the above verses is unknown, but believe us, he knows his Spanish Flu. FOR THE FLU WE RECOMMEND Roberts' Syrup of Tar and Cod Liver Oil, 60c. I A.S.A. Tablets quickly relieve the fever. i :SMras5sssraas3saaM=ffi3sas3MS3j^ I HAVE YOU TRIED A BOTTLE OP \ LANG'S CREAM OF LILIES I THE BEST ON EARTH FOR CHAPPED HANDS S - j Lang's Drug Store I THE REXALL-KODAK STORE 1 l "It Pays to Deal at Lane's" < re s***.~in is. ";'.*; in in ait Si ;iriiff^WsiSSSSSM NINETEEN B. C. SOCCER PLAYERS APPLY FOR TRIP Nineteen soccer players ln B. C. have applied for positions un the Canadian team which is to tour New Zealand next Summer, according to the linal list released by Secretary R. M. Johnstone of the B.C.F.A. These names have been sent forward to Secretary Sam Davidson of ths D.F.A. together with' the provision executive's recommendations which were made at a meeting of that body on Monday night. Following Is the complete list or U. C. players anil their positions on the field: Goal Keepers—Stanley Tait, Nanaimo; George Lindsay. North Shore; and Arthur Woodward, K. P.'s, Powell Itiver. Full Backs—Riglit, Aubrey Martin. Westminster United; left, Alex. Smith of K.P.'s, Powell River; right or left, T. Taylor. Westminster United; right or left, Ernie Edmunds, Nanaimo. Half Hacks—Any position. George Russell, North Shore United; right, J. Monaghan, Cumberland; centre, T. Trotter, Westminster United. Forwards—Outside riglit, A. Strang, Westminster United; centre. Charles Cowie, Nannlmo; centre, Milton Davies. Ladysmith; centre, Don Archibald, North Vancouver Ex-High; Inside left. R. Stobbart. Nanaimo; inside left, R. Chapman, Westminster United; inside left. James Hay, Esquimalt; outside left, George Kelton, St. Andrews. Utility—R. Williams. St. Andrews. Mr. J. Wilcock Joined thc ranks of tlle benedicts on Tuesday last, when he married Blodwyn "Williams, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watkln Williams, of Cumberland, tlie ceremony being performed In the city of Vancouver. Their many friends In Cumberland and Courtenay extend to them congratulations. After a short honeymoon, spent on the mainland, the newly-married couple will make their home in Courtenay, where Mr. Wilcock is engaged in the butcher business. Banff Putting on Brilliant Carnival (II lc. palace nn ttanff malls street diirlnn Carnival, lar at Lake Mlnnewanka nearby. 14} A typical disg-dertsy Banff in winter and a complete abandonment to the joys of winter sports arc synonymous Thousands of people in all parts of the world have happy memories of Banff in summer time Fewer people know of tho joys of Banff in wintci but this famed mountain resort at this ?enson of the year is becoming widely popular. Thc great annual winter carnival there has become a classic, and is beginning tn draw its regular devotees as docs ths- Munii Grns at New Orleans and the Rose Tournament at Pasadena. During the week of February 5 to 12 Banff will once again be the scene of one of thc most brilliant winter carnivals on the continent The climate is ideal for every typo of winter sport. The most expert skiers and snow-shoers on the continent will be present to take part in the nnny competitions. Tlie excellent ski-jumps that nre erected nt Ratiff will provide a test for the most expert in this art. Fancy skaters will display their grnceful art on the-rinks, which will also be the scene of many an exciting hockey game. Tennis too is played on ice there. It is a new experiment in winter sports but provides plenty of thrills. Ski-joring, tobogganing, dog sled driving, swimming in the hot sulpher pools on Sulpher mountain, are just a few of the attractions of Banff dur- (2) Mary t'rola. Qnrssn of Ik. Cansl.ll. leans. (I) lesvbssatlnt la psspn- ing the carnival. The scenery setting has not its ctjual in thc world. Whnt Quebec City means to the east for Its winter sports, Banff means to the west. Calgary recently abandoned her winter carnival to join forces with the mountain resort. Instead of going to sleep for the winter like the bears that roam the near-by mount- tains, Banff keeps awake and with the coming of the snows takes on a new lease of life. Visitors come from every part of the world. Ice palaces are built und the town takes on a gny and festive appearance. The inset shows thc Carnival Queen, Miss Mary Cross. The championship dog derby to "The Top of the World and Back" will be an outstanding event of the carnival. This event haa become annual and provides the longest and most thrilling dog race in the world, being 173 miles In length and exceeding tlle famous Pas Derby by 23 miles. The handsome Strongheart trophy and substantial cash prizes attract the most expert dog-mushers on the continent. The finest and most picturesque toboggan slide In the Dominion is in operation at Banff this season. It is located high up on the side of Sulpher mountain and the start can readily be renched by motor car. Situated but a short distance fi'Fii the curling club and skating rink, visitors will be able to alternate bsv tween these amusements.
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