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^ See "The Wreck Of The Hesperus" Cuiliberland Islander Witli whirh Is consolidated ihe Cumberland Hews. At the Ilo-Ilo This Week End FORTY-BIGTH YEAR—No. 23 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1929. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Denial of Water Rights Would Badly Handicap Paper Co. Mining Corporations Int rested in Hydro Electric Power; Lois liiver in Powell River Section Comes Into the Limelight VICTORIA. B.C., June C—The interest of British Columbia mining and power circles Just at present is largely concentrated on an application to the Provincial Water Board filed by the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada. Ltd.. through Lome A. Campbell as vice-president and manager of its subsidiary West Kootenay Power & Light Co., for the riglit to utilize for power purposes Lois River, an hitherto little heard about stream flowing into Mnlaspina Strait about seventy miles north of Vancouver, in the Powell River area. This application is associated in the public mind with development proposals of Consolidated for establishment of a large modern smelter and refinery plant at some point on the Canadian Pacific seaboard .the common belief being that this would obtain necessary power through development of the resources of Campbell River, and be located somewhere in tlie Comox District, presumably at Union or Hardy Bay. both in convenient proximity to the Consolidated^ Coast Copper and Caledonia holdings, and with requisite central- ity for serving the entire north coastal mining territory. Consolidated has, indeed, been very generally believed to be associated with the Power Corporation of Canada fand its provincial subsidiaries, tlie Vancouver Island Power Co. Ltd and B. C. Electric Railway Co. Ltd.) in its pending application for the Campbell River power, established ns capable of development to produce from 110.00U to 120,000 h.p. Alarm is now taken by some disturbance of the supposed understanding between these two large electrical and mining corporations, and that an active possibility presents of the smelter going to the near mainland coast. The Lois River waterpower has been some time past under reserve during thorough Investigation of its extent and conditions, results of which have lately been crystallized in an exhaustive governmental report, upon receipt and consideration of which the reserve has Just been lifted. By this report it is learned that Lois i formerly known as Eagle) river is to be recognized as the most attractive undeveloped source of hydro-electric power in the territory tributary to Uie fast-growing city of Vancouver. The series of minor lakes on ils catchment area provide a number of reservoir sites where water conveniently may be stored and the flow of the river regulated. The drainage area is approximately 200 square miles, and it is possible to impound in reservoirs upwards of 270,000 acre- feet of water. Preliminary surveys have indicated that by means of a tunnel nnd pipe-line from Lois lor Eagle) lake to Thunder Bay, a static head of approximately 320 feet may be obtained, and a continuous horsepower of 20.000 to 30,000 developed. The Powell River Company, which has many million dollars invested ln connection witli its pulp nnd paper manufacturing industry in this same locality, which company now utilizes thc maximum of power capable of development from Powell Lake, river and falls, and which company is now rival applicant for the Lois river resources, hns been working out a plan in association therewith to tap Haslam Lake by a long tunnel and Increasing the water volume of Powell hike, thus twice utilizing the Haslam nnd Lois lakes water, in transit and by augmentation of the Powell Lake and river head by Its subsequent contribution thereto. Denial of the Lois river and affiliated rights to the Powell River Company would seriously hnmpei' nnd handicap those outstanding pioneers in the district's development in their further expansion programme, an argument certain to be stressed on the hearing of the rival applicant. Meanwhile speculation is rife as to the inner meanings of the Consolidated move, expert opinion being that it is bnsed on tactical rather technical objectives —it may be regarded ns "good poker" for Consolidated to show the power corporation tiiat they have alternative j power facilities in view in connection with their smelter plans, particularly j as the government has enunciated its policy that no rights in the Campbell river power will be allowed unless the ■successful applicants conclusively demonstrate direct association with some bone fide major Industrial enterprise (o utilize a considerable portion of the to-be-developed power. The Internatiional Pulp & Power Corporation, through its subsidiary, Canadian Utilities Ltd., which is the (Continued on Page Three) NOTICE Tlie by-law, which should hnvo been submitted to the ratepayers on Monday, June the 10th, rp the Electric Light Question, owing io a discrepancy In the wording of the by-law, It being announced that the votes of the ratepayers would be taken between the hours of nine o'clock In tiie forenoon and seven o'clock in the nfternoon .instead of between the hours of eight o'clock In the forenoon ami eight o'clock in the afternoon, will not be submitted until further notice. W. M. COPE, City riork. Two automobile accidents occurred j I HERE IS A SAMPLE OF HOW tM.P.'s SWAP COMPLIMENTS IN* DEBATE (By Charles Bishop iu Vancouver Daily Province). Ottawa. June fi.— Examples of savage thrust and a snappy comeback are afforded In what Hon. R. Bennett, Tory Leader, Bald about A. W. Neill, Comox- Alberni, on Tuesduy. and what Mr. Neill said of .Mr. Bennett Wednesday. After the Premier's announcement about the sockeye treaty, Mr. Bennett made some observations, Mr. Neill intervening with un objection that the opposition leader at that stage was out of order. The Speaker salr Mr. Bennett, as a leudcr, had a right to express his views on such an occasion. "But not to make a stump speech," said Mr. Neill. Whereupon the opposition leader liunded out Ihis hot one: "The impertinence or the honorable gentleman has become so proverbial that most members In this House nre not affected by it. Ii Is received with that disdain and contempt with which It should be treni- ed." Mr. Neill, on Wednesday, reverted to the incident, and among other com. meats, he said: "Some men remind one of sausages. They are very thin- skinned; smooth on the outside; but you never know how much of the real hog is in them until you got under their skin. Thus, al times, publie mou frankly confess what really tbey think of each other. WiththeCricketers Mr. Clegg's Team of Chemainus Pay Visit to Cumberland A full team of Chemainus cricketers, got together by Mr, Clegg should have played In Cumberland on Sunday but owing to pressure of business only six of the tenm could travel up. However, the local secretary got busy and ufter a strenuous time managed tu get enough players to make up two elevens, with the reault that a most delightful dny of cricket was played at the "Y". Too much praise cannot be given the tour Courtenay players, Messrs. Scire, Hull, Andrews and Itosslster for coming up to play. Hall and Andrews were put on !he Cumberland side and Scire and Ros- sfter ou the Chemainus side and all four acquitted themselves admirably. Selfe, in the field was good and it is to hu regretted that he did not get much chance with tlie bat, Andrews, Hull und RosBiter did well with the hat and the former also distinguished himself wlththe ball taking fi Chemainus wickets for nlntcetl runs. The Cumberland club is very grateful to the Courtenay players for coming over and making it possible for such a good day of cricket. Three of the Cumlierland players were loaned to the Chemainus team, making both teams with eleven men. Sunday, Juno 16th, the strong Cowichan team will be up iu Cumberland unit all members of the local club are expected to turn out und practice for this most (Continued on Page Four) on Cumberland's main street during! the week. On Monday, Mr, Hurry Raffles coming down Dunsmuir avenue had ihe misfortune to hit the electric Iighl pole by the City Meat Market, damaging the front of the car. I Mr. Raffles and one of the passengers t received u hud shaking and several j cuts and bruises. The other accident occurred on j Tuesday afternoon when a logging truck, driven by .Mr. W. Hutton Jr. collided with h Pontlac Sedan al the corner of IMiiisniuii* and Fourth street.-t. The Pontine wns badly damaged, the rear wheel nnd mudguard being smnslieil. Fortunately the driver suffered no injury. A broken crunk handle was the only damage to the truck, New Garage Is Completed Great Improvement to Property on Dunsmuir Avenue Pioneer Padre Pays Tribute to Deceased Friend Lighting System Given to Holy Trinity by Family of the Late G. W. Clinton There was a largo congregation present at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday evening last on the occasion of tlie dedication of a set of new lights presented in honor of tho late Mr. George W. Clinton by his wife, his daughter, Mrs. Russet and his adopted daughter, Miss Audrey Phillips. The service was conducted ity the Rev. J. X. Willemar assisted by the Viear. the Rev. E. O. Robathan and in a very touching address, the Rev. J. X. Willemar, a resident of this district for the past llfty years and a great friend of the late Mr. Clinton paid a great tribute to his departed friend, tt friendship that luul extended over a period of thirty-five years. II was, suited tlie pioneer padre, n friendship that endured because it wes unselfish. His departed friend had been culled a hard mnn by some who did not really l*110"' Mr. Clinton. A.i one wiio knew bim intimuicly he could suy truthfully thnt he was a kind friend, an honest, upright mun and 0 true christian In every sense of the word; a man of it most happy nnd cheerful disposition, which underwent u mosl decided change u few years ugo when he lost his ouly sou, a blow from which ho never fully recovered, Mr. Willeinar, snid he wus honored to be permitted io pay n tribute on tit hi occasion to one whose friendship he had enjoyed nud valued through many years. The service of dedication wns performed hy the Vlenr, the Rov. B, O. Robathan, who spoke very foelinglj qfthe association of tho lute Mr. Clinton with the parish. Following the service .the Vicar read tlie inscription on the brass tablet affixed to the north wall of the Church: To the glory of (l-id and the memory of George Wilt Clinton, who came to the parish .April 1st, 1888, died April 7th, 10311. Twilight nnd the evening bell, And ufter that the dark; And mny there he no sadness of farewell, When I embark. Tho' from this bourne of time and place, The tide muy boar mo far; I hope t° meet my pilot faco to face When t have crossed the bar. Wednesday of this week saw the completion of the "ew building Of tho Cumberland Motor Works on Dunsmuir avenue, lending to Cumberland's front street, a decidedly improved appearance. The work of demolishing the front portion of tlie old building and or a residence oil one end uf the lot and the building of the new ml it ion was iu the capable hands of .Mr. John Thompson, of Courtenny, the foremost builder and contractor of the district. It speaks volumes for Mr. Lloyd Geldt or the Cumberland Motor Works for the faith he has in the future of Cumberland. With the very fine building he now lias an dtlie accommodation he Is able to give patrons, the service of this progressive firm will undoubtedly surpass the service given formally nnd which Is the slogan of the Cum- berland Motor Works. Alt materials for the new building were purchased locally and local help employed In the construction. The stucco finish of the building, with an awning in front for the servicing of curs In wet weather is a decided improvement over the old building. We are given to understand that Mr. Geidt will also carry an up-to- date line of motor accessories and the buttery department equipped to give service second to none In the district. Efforts To Be Made To Organize Lawn Bowling Club ! Meeting of Athletic Association to Be Held Sunday Evening Announcement Is made at the Athletic club that a meeting of the Cum. berland Literary and Athletic Association will be held In the club on Sunday evening nt, 7.30 to consider tlie forming of a lawn howling club for Cumberland. We are given to understand that several prominent members ol the Athletic Club up dti [y Interested In the scheme und there is not the slightest doubt that If It is decided to form a club and go ahead with the construction ol'n green, tawn howling iu Cumberland next summer will be a popular pustitue. It is also felt in smile quarters thut the club should not be confined to the Athletic ciub alone, but be open to any resident of the city. There ure a larger numbo of people In town who are not members of the club, hut who, we are informed, would very much like to join a bowling club. This is une aspect of the scheme that will undoubtedly be considered on Sunday. All members of the club should make a point of being present at the meeting as the management is anxious to get the views of as many members us possible. The offer of tbe Canadian Collieries will also he considered at rhe meeting. Ex-Cumberlander Passed Away In Mainland City Robert Whyte Who Came to Cumberland Forty-two Years Ago Interred Thursday Robert Whyte, of Vancouver, a former resident of this city, who came here forty-two years ago from Scotland, passed away at his residence. 436 East 24th, Vancouver, on Monday, June 3rd in his flfty-lirth yenr. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife ,two daughters, Mrs. B, JotuiBOtl and Mrs. H. Nlcholl. both of Vancouver; also four brothers und three sisters, the brothers being Walter, of Headquarters, Bill Jim nnd Tom resident in the States and three sisters in Cumberland, The sisters or the deceased aro Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. George Robertson and Mrs. Bonnie. A brother Harry Whyte and resident of Cumberland for many years passed uway only two weeks ago . The funeral of the late Robert Whyte took place on Thursday from tbe T. Edwards undertaking parlors, interment taking pluce in Mountain View Cemetery. Robert Whyte was very well known in Cumberland and had a host or friends here and the sympaiity or the entire community goes out to the family In their second bereavement in two weeks. Short Meeting Of City Council Logging Company to Remove Marketable Timber Off Park at Lake ( in 1930 All the Aldermen were present at the Council meeting held In the council chambers on Tuesday night, with the Mayor presiding. On account of the public meeting the same night re the Bloctrlc Ught Question, very little business was transacted. No reports were received from ihe committees, wilh the exception of the lire wardens nnd health committee. The latter committee reported live now cases of mumps since the last meeting and the oh airman of the fire wardens reported one flre since the Inst meeting, an abandoned laundry in Cumberland's Chinatown being burnt to the ground. A communication was received from Comox Logging and Railway company acknowledging receipt ofa set of plans of the park at Lake Cumberland. The communication stated that at some time In 1D30 the logging company would remove the mercantile timber on the urea set aside for the park but would endeavor to leave standing all marketable timber which might improve the site. It wns also pointed out In the communication thut It would bo necessary for the city to allow the Canadian Collieries to raise the level of the lake should they desire to do ho lu the future, without the Colliery Company having to pay compensation to tbo city for any damage being done lo the park, und It was suggested that the eity write the Colliery company to this effect. Xo new business was introduced and the council adjourned to attend the public meeting in the Ilo-Ilo. Princess Patricia To Resume Run OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AGAIN TAKEN TO USE VESSEL IN EXCURSION BUSINESS The Princess Patricia, which has been recently at the Victoria Machinery Depot receiving an overhaul and improvements will be used in the excursion service this summer it was announced at the B, C, Coast Steamship Service yesterday. Tests made last summer, alter the Princess Elaine arrived and superseded ber in tlie Vuncouver-Naiiaimo route s|iow>'d that the vessel was particularly well fitted for the service for which she was originally devoted on tiie Clyde before being brought to | this Coast in 1»12 hy Captain J. W. I Troup. Her large deck accommodation renders the Princess Patricia well fitted I for holiday parties, and there is ul- rendy a considerable amount of buai- i ness offering the passenger department ! for her during the Summer. It Is nlso Intended to resume the j series of excursions from Seattle to Island ports which proved attractive in 1928, and Which brought large parties from Sound cities to this Coast. Tho dates ror these excursions will depend upon the Summer holiday season, which will be in full swing next mouth, when largo parties ot picnickers, particularly from Vancouver, will ho ready to charter the steamer. Plebiscite On Electric Light Question Not To Be Taken On Monday Slight Discrepancy in Wording of By-Law Makes a Postponement Necessary At thc public meeting hold In tlm Ilo-Ilo on Tuesday evening, a number or the ratepayers of Cumberland, interested in the proposal of the city council to negotiate with the Cumber- innd Kleetrie Lighting Company for the purchase of its asola heard His Worship Mayor Maxwell and Mr. Mulrhoad, the consulting engineer -is gaged by the city talk tin the subject. Tbe Mayor In opening his remarks snid he wus not discouraged hy thi' sparse attendance as he telt Mint ou the day the plebiscite was taken, the ratepayers would turn out 100 per cent and record their vote. Me 'raced the history or the starting or Ihe electric light system in Cumberland! from the year 1901 right up to tho present time. He informed the audience that lie did not Intend to make any lengthy speech, and if any ofthe audience would like to ask any questions he would only lie too pleased to answei to the best of his ability, After waiting a fow minutes, no one appeared anxious t<> ask Questions, the Mayor called on Mr. Mulrhoad, the consulting engineer engugod hy the city. The engineer went into the technical aspect of the light system, explaining how many units were purchased from the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmurit, Limited, how many miles of polo line In the city, also the mileage of the pole line outside the city and intimated thnt the valuation placed on 'he assets of ihe Electric I Lighting Company had been arrived at nfter enreful consideration in dotuil of every necessity. On Mr. Muirheud Inking his sent, tin- Mayor asked If nny of the audletnv would like to ask any questions after hearing the engineer. Question: "Whnt wus tlie total amount of receipts of the company for the pas) yenr?" The Mayor looking at a report tendered to the government gave ibe In- . formation us $80,000.00; light and ' power receipts amounted to approximately $20,000.00 for which tiie sum of $0,100.00 wus paid. | Mayor Maxwell then gave a list of j light charges in operation iu other I municipalities, slating thai Cumber* i Innd wus'one of Ihe highest In the I province or Uritish Columbia and one of the poorest lighted, Mr. Cronk ,of Alboml, who happened to be present rose and stated thai ns he was a resident of Alberni nnd interested In the light question In his own city, gave the rates in operation at Alberni, showing how. since the now company had taken over the Port Alberni Electric Light System, light and power rates had been reduced. Mr. J. li, Cameron wanted to know thnt If the electricity purchased from the Canadian Collieries by the Eloctrle Light Company last year amounted to approximately $0100.00 und $20,000.00 was the estimated receipts from the sale or this light nnd power to the consumer and a sum in the noighbor- (Continued on Page 9lx) Cumberland Cops Colonist Cup At School Sports Meet Many Keen Contests Noted; Upper Island School Sports Draw Big Entry Despite Fact of No Entries From Nanaimo Points for Public Schools Junior Senior Total Cumberland 16 57 73 Comox 31 41 72 Courtenay 24 42 66 Tsolum 12 32 44 Minto 25 10 35 Bevan !» o is Royston .7 2 9 Union Bay HOB Points for High School Cumberland ,77 Courtenay 75 Tsolum „ 18 Comox 2 Cups were won us follows: Higli School champions, Cumberland, winning the Victoriu Dally Colonist Cup; girls' relay. Cumberland Publie School, Eagles' Cup; Minto, Mr. A. W. Neill's Cup; Comox. tlie Masonic Cup: Senior girls' relay cup, Cumberland; Junior girls' relay cup, Courtenny; football cup, Cumberland. ire raadi win h. Tennli Cumberland Meet Defeat at Nanaimo Twelve members of the Cumberland Tennis club paid fl visit tn the Central Sports Tennis club in Nanaimo on Saturday June 1st. when a series of friendly inter-club gumes were played off . The members of the Nanaimo club hnd n decided advantage iu the play 'timing nut un top in eleven oui of the twelve gumes played The one-sided score is, however, uc indication of the closeness of the play and some extremely hard fought games, which migln have heen won hy either icain happened to end in Nunulmo's favour, At the conclusion of the scheduled mulches tea wus served In lite clubhouse and then a number of friendly gumes were played, members from bnth clubs mixing up in the sets. During tlie visit arrangements w for a return match whllch played on ihe Cumberland Club's courts 011 Saturday. June 16th, The local players wlm mode the trip are very enthusiastic about the kimi of treatment which was accorded them by the. Nanaimo ciub, uud (hey will use every efl'ort to make thc return game equally enjoyable. An alibi has been presented hy the Cum tier land club, which they will hnve 11 chance to prove on June iBtii They claim thol they had no had enough practise prior lo the trip ow ing to tho uncertain weather. In two weeks" ilme. however, ihey will be in top form und promise to give u better account of themselves. Following is j, list of Uie gumes played and the scores The names of the Cumberland players ur ed lirsi in each case: Ladies' Peebles Miss Partridge und Mis vs. Miss V. Rogers and N. Rogers. 4-6, 6-4, 2-6; Miss Maxwell and Mrs. Cope VS Mrs, Hitchen and Miss I, Kitchln, 1-6,0-6; Mrs, Stacey and Miss MacKinnon vs. Miss L, Piper and Miss Jessop. 1-0, 3-6. .Men's Doubles M. Grnhnm nnd T. Graham vs, W. Mason und W Jackson, 4-6. 3-6; A. R. Stacey and W. H, Cope vs Mills and itH'iilion. Parnham Mac- Roy - p, Cunningham, 0-3, 3-0, 4-fi Finland and V, Marinelli vs M I nolds and Cain, 0-3, 3-8, fi-4 .Mixed Doubles Miss Partridge and Stacey \s N, Roger.-, and Jackson, 4-ij. 3-0 Parnham and T, Oraham vs. v. ers und Mown, 6-4, 3-8, 2-0; Maxwell and M Grahain vs. Mrs. Hitchen and Mills, 5-6. 2-0; Mrs. Stacey and MacFarland vs Miss Kitchln and Reynolds ,1-0. 2-6; Mis.s MacKinnon nnd Marinelli vk, Miss Piper und Cun ningliiun. 2-0, 1-0; Mr, and Mrs. Cope vs, Miss Jessop nnd Cain, 3-0,0-6. Miss Miss Hog- Mlu LT.-GOVEHNOR TO ■ VISIT CUMBERLAND Distinguished Party Visit Courtenay Thursday Ills Honour, Lieutenant-Governor Randolph Bruce nml a distinguished ' party were visitors to Courtenny on • Thursday, guests of Mr. Cameron, manager <>r tho E, .v N Railway. Hia ■ Honor wus met at Courtenay by tin Mayor, In, and Mra (l K. MacNatlgli- I ton, of Cumberland, • The U.-Governor Is coming up tn 1 Cumberland next month us a guest nf j Lieut.-Col. C. W Villiers al Beaufort House and during his visit will In- Ispecl tho scout troops of this district. One again the I'pper [aland School sports were held at Cumberland, tho events taking place on the Recreation ground on Friday lust, before a fairly large number or spectators. The sports when first organized were scheduled to he staged every 3rd of June. King George's birthday. Dur- nig tiie lust two yenrs, however, somo opposition to this date was evidenced some of the principals of the schools, maintaining that June 3rd was too late 11 date to hold the sports as it cam" ton close H) the High School exainiiiaiious and Interfered with the scholars' studies. An effort wus made to have the sports just prior to the 24th Of May sports, but this proposition found some of the 24th celebration committee opposed to it. Eventually Friday, .May the 31st was decided on and the sports held on that date. Probably nn account of their being no general holiday t.he attendance did nol come up to previous years. The contests, however, proved just us keen and exciting us any ever held. Cumberland schools, both Puhlic and High, jusi managing to bead both sections by the narrowest of margins. The sporls were conducted inn very efficient manner, not a hitch occurring during the duy. The sports started at 12.80 noon witli the junior events first, followed by the senior and high school truck events and the field events of the seniors and high schools winding up the programme which terminated about six O'clock in the evening. As will be noticed from the table horo- wlib appended, only one point separated the first and second in Ihe public schools uud two points In the high school sections. The sports were very well conduced and reflected great credit 611 the committee of teachers, headed by Mr. G. Apps, principal of the cumlierland Public School, who was president of thc sporls for this year. He was very ably assisted by Mr. Henry Watson, as secretary, and other touchers of the district. Owing 10 transportation difficulties, Nanaimo did not send any representatives this year and the Parksvllle District held n Field Dny of Its own. Results were as follows: Junior events (under 12): boys' 50 yards, 1st, Alex Stewart. Courtenay, 2nd Ken Mali. Cumberland, 3rd, H. Norden. Comox; girls' 75 yards. 1st Annie Owen, Comox, 2nd Annie Williams Minto. 3rd Lillian Surgenor, Tsolum; boys' suck rnce 50 yards, 1st Bert Long- Innd, Comox. 2nd H. Culnnn, Minto; girls' suck rnce, 50 yards, lsts Kay Fairbairn, Comox. 2nd, Dorothy Brown Courtenay; boys' throwing busebali at target, 1st Allan Hutton, Minto, 2nd Herose Ojaki. Cumberland, 3rd Wallace Thompson, Courtenny; girls' I throwing baseball at target, 1st Eflie Guthrie. Comox, 2nd Joyce Carter Minto, 3rd A. Ellis, Comox; girls' sklp- jing, 50 yards, 1st Kay Falrbalrn, Comox, 2nd Joyce Carter, Minto, 3rd, Lily Tobacco, Cuiliberland; boys' relay race ,4 to a team, 1st G. Kerlon's team, 1 Courtenay. 2nd H, Norden's team, Co- ,mox, 3rd Minto tenm; girls' relay raco j 4 to a tenm. 1st B, Smart's tenm, Courtenny. 2nd. K Fairbairn s team, Co- |mox, 3rd. Rosa Terns team, Tsolum; boys' running broad Jump, lit Hnru- luko. Minto, 2nd Alex Stewart, Courtenay! 3rd Harrj Nordln, Comox. Senior events und High School (on track) 1st year 11 s girls, 50 yards, 1st Joyce McKenzie, courtenay, 2nd Violet Feeley, Courtenay, 3rd Murgar- et Herd. Cumberland; senior girls. 100 yards. 1st B. Martin, Cumberland, 2nd Loin Quint 1 Courtenay, 3rd Muriel Carwithen, Tsolum, 3rd David Outline. Comox; II 8, girls. 100 yardli. 1st K. Brown Cumberland, 2nd Gwen .Falrbalrn, Courtenay, 3rd Muriel Partridge, Cumberland; H, S. Boys' 100 yards. Norman Hill, Cumberland) 2nd O. Brown. Cuiliberland. 3rd C. Laver, Courtenay; senior girls, GO yards, lsst A. MacAulny. Tsolum, 2nd Audrey Booth, Courtenay, 3rd M, Westfield, Cumberland; H. s. Olrls' 60 yards, 1st K. Brown. Cumberland, 2nd G. Fairbairn, Courtenay, 3rd M. Partridge, Cumberland; senior boys' 220 yards, 1st N Hill, Cumberland, H. Baker, Tsolum; senior glrls'220 yards, 1st B. Slant. Cumberland, 2nti, M. Cooke, Courtenay, 3rd, W. Longland. Comox; H. S. Girls' 220 yards. 1st J. MacKenzie Courtenny, 2nd D. Gordon, Cumberland uud O, Fairbairn a tie; senior boys' 880 yards, lsst David Guthrie, Comox, 2nd Sam Carter. Courtenay, (Continued on Page 4) PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, H.C. FKIDAY, JUNE 7. 1-129. The Cumberland Islander1 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B.C. ; EDWARD W. BICKLE BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR FOREST FIRES IT is customary :it this season ot the year to sound the usual warning about carelessness with fire in the forests. People read it. take heed more or less, yet the same carelessness goes on year after year. Fires break out, the taxpayer's money is spent in suppressing these outbreaks, young growth timber is destroyed. The tax-payer suiters in the loss of revenue through government royalties on timber thus destroyed— the general public suffers through the loss of money put in circulation by Ihe timber and allied industries. But this season we give more than usual warning. The Dominion Government Weather Bureau reports that winter precipitation was lb* inches less than average years. This means a greater lire hazard than we have had for many a long year —it means that the situation is serious-that every right thinking citizen must tako heed. The prevention of forest fires in British Columbia this season is more than a Forest Branch problem- more than a government problem—more than a question for the timber industry, lt is a social problem which goes deep into the fibre-, of everyday life—which affects every man, woman and child in B.C. And because it is a social problem, it can besl be met by the public itself. During the past few- years agencies have been at work throughout the Province teaching the fundamentals of forest protection. The ultimate success of this laudable unds.rtiiking rests upon the individual citizens. it is up to every indivdual to become forest conscious—to think and act in stamping forest fires out of British Columbia. Be careful with your camp fires, cigarette butts pipe ashes. Report fires promptly Take first suppression measures yourself when help from authorities is not immediately available. Talk forest protection. If you and every other citizen did this, the skies of British Columbia would be clear this summer. Remember this year it IS serious. Work to keep British Columbia's woodlands green. GREATEST NEED A little more kindness and a little less creed; A little more giving and a little less greed; A little more smile and a little less frown, A little less kicking a man when he's down, A little more "wc" and a little less "I," A little more laugh, and a little less cry, A little more flowers on the pathway of life. But fewer on graves al the end of the strife. THF, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Nu SENSIBLE num would bs* hasty lo tamper with ihe freedom of the press. In placing restrictions upon Uu' free interchange ot* ideas, it is easy 10 make both ridiculous and tragic mistakes. Even the censorship ot i the stage, an institution readily lending itself to abuse, has frequently tailed to work satisfactorily. But books. on account of their rapidity of production and higher standing as an intellectual force, provide a much more complicated problem. The length to which aa unintelligent censorship can go is seen in Russia, where, according to Valeria Marco, no fewer than lS'lli topics were I forbidden for discussion before tlu- war. Nor has English 1 judgment in such matters always proved trustworthy, j for tit on,, lime both Shelley's "Queen Mali" and Southey's ! * Win Tyler" were judicially decided unlit for publication. i And there is the condemnation of Socrates to remind ns : that a restriction of freedom of expression will not always I slop short of |iostitivL. crime. Nev press j today. irtheless, it Is well lhat. when th,- freedom of the is discussed, as it is being discussed on all hands ih,. exact meaning and significance of freedom al. Most emphatically it does nut con- ot all restrictions, for restrictions are should bc uud sisl in tlle ah; very often the Indlsponsablc condition ot* iis existence, it is a fundamental rule of civilized government that the "liberties" of Individuals must he limited in order that real liberty may nourish, Tho freedom of thc world of commerce Is founded upon the Individual's freedom to repudiate contracts. From a similar process of reasoning It follows Hun tiie freedom of the press is not Incompatible wiili restrictions on the printing of Immoral and degrading mailer. The possession of ii right does not confer the further right of its abuse. The commencements of the mor,. responsible parts of the English press upon tin- recent activities of the Home Secretary suggest that this is a view generally acceptable to the country. Experience Indicates Hint It is almost Invariably undesirable thut censorship should bc tbe means chosen to preserve the standard nf literary decency, though some recent condemnations of this institution road rather curiously when one reflects that all the highest achievements of English literature wer,, accomplished at a tinto when the censorship was still active. Bul Bernard Shaw- was no doubt rlgbt In saying a few days ago that the existing law, if vigorously enforced. Is sufficient to safeguard society from the indiscretions of that small number of writers and publishers who do not enough appreciate tiie responsibility of their calling. Sir William Joynson-Hlcks. in enforcing the law. has tho solid support of Uie best sections of public opinion, which realizes lhat the freedom of the press is to be judged strictly hy ils results, in,il Hint It is not so much important to lie free lo say what likes, as io have something worth while to say. - Christian Science Monitor. A man isn't licked until he begins to complain about the rules. There is no substitute for .MEAT and all other food-stuffs kept on ICE remain fresh and wholesome. ICE from PURE FROZEN DISTILLED WATER can be obtained at the City Meat Market Phone 111 We deliver Juicy Roast Beef — Steaks Cold Meats Spring Lamb — Hams, etc. Promptitude! Promptitude and PRICE APPEAL combine to to make this store your logical headquarters for high-grade groceries and vegetables. PHONE YOUR ORDERS TO 71. ALL PHONE ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION No order too large—None too small -* * *_ [ Mumford's Grocery =j "If you get it at Mumford's—It's good." ll et, wax arrested Wednesday night and was remanded in Police Court tn Jim 12. llo is at liberty o\\ bail of $100. For ibe defense, (J, A. Grant statud that lie was prepared to prove tlmt no moneys realized trom tbe s:tle nt' tickets in tlie scheme was used for prizes, He aaid that [fthe police were in full possession of the details ot the "drive' 'tbey might change their mind, as to it being a lottery. City Prosecutor \V. M. McKay suited ilmt police were Informed n\ nil facta and lmd made the arresl on \\U advice. Life is ;i difficult question, life in thinking about it. I have decided to spend m.v -Arthur Schopenhauer HEALTH SERVICE of the Canadian Medical Association Questions concerning Health, addressed to the Canadian Medical Association, 184 College St., Toronto, will be answered personally by correspondence. A Real Holiday The season lias come when many people are preparing for their summer holiday. There is no question bul that n rest, a change of environment, a period spent chiefly out of doors at play, and a release from the usual respoOBblllities and routine of work are all good for everybody. It Is not Intended to suggest a routine or lif? for the holiday; in fact, the relea.se from doing tilings by the clock is, in itself, a relaxation, and thia appeals lo many as tlie most desirable part of tbe holiday, However, it Is foolish nut to give some consideration to h few ■ things, which, if overlooked, may re- |suii in the holiday's developing the [aspects of a calamity, 1 Water in the country, water at suni- , mer resorts will, if contaminated I spread disease—particularly typhoid ! fever, ur when renting a cottage or 1 site tor a camp, llnd out whether or not tlie water is pure. Vou cannot judge us to this from the appearance of the wilier. Water may be denr, I cold and spurkling ami may st ill he j impure ami dangerous. The only way to be sure is to have the wnter ex- \ aminetl. Your provincial health de. purtmenl will do this for you. Write nnd ask them how to take ami send In a sample. Do this hefore ynu establish yourself at. a summer resort. Milk in the country, despite popular belief, is generally not safe. Do not use milk unless you know that it ia .safe. Visit tbe farm from wbieb it comes .see for yourself it" the cows jure kepi In a cleanly way. how the ! milk is handled, and then decide for yourself if the conditions nre sntis- 1 factory. Wu would advise that, at . least for children, all milk used he ! pasteurized. There is no objeet in i inking precautions all the year round, and Mien allowing children lo be exposed to danger during vacation. Vou can nor tell from iheir appearance whether or not cows have tuberculosis, Vou cannot tell from Ills appearance whether nr not Hie farmer's well the water which he uses is safe. The most praetieal safeguard is tn boil or pasteurize the milk. Upon request, instructions as to i pasteurization in the home will he ! supplied. SEVEN TEACHERS OX BURNABY STAFF SEND RESIGNATION TO BOARD WEST BURNABY, June tl. -Seven Bumnby school teachers tendered resignations i" the School Board on Wednesday Mr. 1.. ('. MacNelll of | Burnaby North High School; Miss M.' B. 1'ullinger of Kitchener street scliool Miss M. C. tleorge and Miss Warbur- tou of Douglas ltoad School; Miss 1„ Abble of Schou Stroet School, and Miss I. tliinn and Miss D. Thompson nf Capitol Mill and Gilmore Avenue schools. Mis* M. I.. Black and Mr . 13, Ritchie of Burnaby South High Scliool staff accepted transfers to tl.e elementary leaching staff. Miss Rose Mould notified the board that she had arranged for a year's ex- chimge n" positions with Miss x. R Pearse of Bristol Kngland. Chairman K. A. Gram asked tho trustees to decide wbetber a junior high schol course will hy started in September. It was agreed to hold :i special meeting on July 10 to discuss the question. tin Ogoode all, recently granted an interim in junction until June fi. re- si raining a chewing gum company fiom using plaintiff's photo or likeness for the purpose of making a eut which Is used In advertising. In n writ Issued hy Miss Mackenzie .she seeks a permanent injunction anil also claims damages for using hor photo without ber permission. In her affidavit plaintiff says sho formerly visited in Vancouver and has a -circle of friends there. The oilier day she received a copy of a Vancouver paper, dated .May 20, with her picture appearing in an advertisement. Miss Mackenzie says she will suffer damage by having the papers appearin papers all over Canada. Here and There Prince George, Duke of Glouchester, third son of His Majesty, will early officially open the great Royall York Hoiel of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Toronto, it has been announced by E, w Beatty, K.C., chairman and president of the company, The building is ihe tallest in ihe Brtish Empire, towering -■■ storeys above tlie pavements of the "Queen City." In a recent Calgary high-school oratorical contest in English candidates in the finals were horn respectively in Canada, England, Lithuania, and Russia, Of three Edmonton candidates one was of French, one of tier- man, and one of Scotch extraction. Know! The Delicousness of Waffles ELECTRICALLY BAKED RIGHT AT THE TABLE! Golden brown waffles—tasty, crisp and wholesome. . . so simple to make with a Waffle Iron such as this beautiful heavily nickeled, lull guaranteed Manning- Bowman. Price $14.50 sold by- Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. LOTTERY CHARGE LAID BY POLICE Robert Wilson Arrested and Released on Bail of $100 t Charged with operating a lottery In I connection with the "Community Drive" for tlie Grouse Mountain dial- *n*?fr^^ Served by all Relished by all Endorsed by all TOUONTO TYPIST ASKS DAMAGES FOR USE OF PICTURE IN ADVERTISE TORONTO, June 6,—Justice McEvoy on the application of Robert T. Hard-j ing, K.C., counsel for Miss Jean Iaohel | Mackenzie of Toronto, stenographer.! Few souvenir - hunting travellers have hugged as line a prize as Vis- • mini Willingdon, Governor-General of Canada, who was presented with one of the biggest Totem Poles on the Pacific coast during his recent erui.se lu the Princess Norah latest addition to the fleet of the British Columbia Coastal Steamship service of the Canadian Pacific Railway, lli.s Excellency wag given an insight into the activities and potentalltea of Vancouver Island and was much impressed by tbe beauty of Hie coastal scenery, Modern Transportation Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each To Keep "Closed" Plumbing "Open" This is a Va-in. valve for use on domestic hot water supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused by ranges and tank heaters. Approved Doth Red Top Relief Valves ure approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., aud by State and Municipal Bureaus of Water and Boiler Inspection. CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATERWORKS CO. Limited G. W. CLINTON, Managing Director. Comox Jersey Ice Cream Is the Best because it is the Purest, Richest and Tastiest On Sale at your favorite Vendors Manufactured by Comox Creamery Association Courtenay, B. C. SPECIAL ASSORTMENT of Kitchen Aluminum Ware ANY ARTICLE AT 15c, 7 for $1.00 Struiners, Saucepans, Howls, Pudding Dishes, Pie Plates. Jelly Cake Plates, Cookie Cutters, Measuring Cuiis, Children's Cups and Mugs, Funnels, Egg Turners. Cake Turners, Apple Corers, Soup Ladles, Basting Spoons, Pot Senilis and Scrub Brushes, etc METAL POLISH 3-1N-1 OIL . Speed means nothing to this young Englishman, son ol the Winnipeg aviator, M. Hollfck-Kpnyon. He is seen this summer arriving aboard the Cunarder Aurania to join his dad, Hismotherandsistersuperintend Ins early efforts. Tlie (Junurd Line taught him some aeronautics as the Aiiiaiii-s passed under the famous Quebec Rrldgc. clearing it by only n few feet. GROCERY SPECIALS Canned Pears, 2s, ISO Pet" tin. 7 for $.100 Canned Ripe Peas. 2s, 15c per (In. 7 for $1.00 Shredded Wheat, 18a per packet, 7 for $l.oo Post Toasties, 16c per packet, 7 ror $1.00 Sardines in Olive Oil. 16a per tin, 7 for $1.00 Pacific Milk, 16a per tlu. 7 for $1.00 Sliced Pineapple, ilats, 16c per tin, 7 for $1.00 Malkin's Best Tomatoes. 2s, 15c per tin, 7 for $1.00 Clark's Soups, Celery Vegetable, Oxtail and Tomato- Hie per Un, 7 for $itoo Nabob Sliced Peaches, buffet size, 16a per tin, 7 for $1.00 Assorted Jams and Marmalade, glasses, 15e, 7 for $1,00 Christie Oraham Wafers, 1-lb. packet ,85c, 3 for $1.00 Crisp Lemon Snaps, 30c, per lb., 2 lbs. for 5r> FULL STOCK OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON Strawberries and Fresh Pineapple Local Rhubarb, 6 Ibe. for 25 MATT BROWN'S GROCERY For Service For Quality # ruiuAV. .ii*n*i3 7. teao. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. PAGE THREE Denial Of Water (Continued from Page One) outstanding contender with the Vancouver Islantd Power Co. (otherwise B. C. Electric) for Campbell river rights, guarantees extensive pulp and paper manufacture in the event of its securing the power. The Canadian Crown-Williamette Co. withdrew its application for Campbell river power recently, with the explanation that lt could buy from the B.C.E.R. Co. for Its purposes in the event of that power company's application prevailing—but the B.C.E.R. Co has not as yet produced any assurance that Crown-Williamette enterprises will be actively prosecuted in utilization of the coveted power, nor has the B.C.E.R. disclosed any definite or tangible association with Consolidated Smelters for a guarantee use of hydro-electric power. Meanwhile the Consolidated people with characteristic reticence, are saying about their plans. They have secondary and as yet merely incidental interest in several minor mining prop erties ih the Powell river and Lois river copper field, but interests as yet not sufficiently developed even for the optioning of any of those properties. A Vancouver Island Smelter location would obviously be more advantageous ! for them in development of their Coast j Copper, Caledonian and Sunloch properties, on which more than $2,000,000 'already has been spent in exploration | and the blocking out of ore reserves. j They also are indirectly interested, as 'associates of the Canadian Pacific ■ Railway, in that company's tentative [ plans for eventual electrification of : its Vancouver Island lines by use of the Campbell river power. ! And with this major power available, jand the danger imminent of blocking i Powell River Co. expansion by allowance of Lois River to any other con- | cern, the chances of Consolidated success with this application are regarded as distinctly slim. Meanwhile negotiations progress looking to an eventual amalgamation of Consolidated and British Metals mining and smelter interests on Vancouver Island, if not all thr^ghout B. C. the significant prdptecy having lately been made by a spokesman for both Tidewater Mines Ltd. and Ladysmith Tidewater Smelters (British Meals subsidiaries) that there will be but one organization controlling when the adjoining Sunloch and Qabbro groups are brought into devolpment, and but one big smelter for the Canadian Pacific Coast—Sunloch at present oeing Consolidated-owned and Gabbro a British Metals property. And meanwhile also, Consolidated continues to augment Its reserve of ores and of mines to add thereto, having but a few days ago completed the acquirement of George Copper by paying W. B. and Mrs. George $171,000 at the same time buying out also the other original holders of George Copper— P, M, Linklater, Richard Jones, P, C. Green, Jack Mullen and Mrs. Beaumont Boggs (all of tills city) who were the backers of Mr. George in his first financing after his discovery of i tlie northern property that bears his I Beautiful picturization of Longfellow's famous ballad. mcsoucici .V DsMILlE PICTURES CORPORATION PATHE EXCHANGE INC. INCREASED PRODUCTION AND PROFITS IN MINING INDUSTRY name. Majority control of the George Copper, represented by fifty-two per cent of the stock, was acquired by Consolidated last fall, and during April the company's offices were removed from Victoria to be merged with the more for all their remaining interests Consolidated offices at Trail, the Victoria directors being at the same time replaced by Consolidated officers. Picking up all available outstanding George Copper stock for cash last week is admittedly but another step ln the intention of Consolidated; Smelters to speed up construction of a coast copper smelter. Over long distance telephone from Trail, It was announced the day Mr. George was "cleaned up" that Consolidated had completed plans to push |development on its two chief copper! : properties on the seaboard—Coast Cop- \ per and George Copper—in order to ' have sufficient ore tonnage available ; to carry a large smelter plant at the ' earliest possible date. A large crew has '. been working all this just past winter ' at Coast Copper and the big tunnel ' construction and other development I work on a growing scale will be instituted at George Copper before the end of June. Consolidated has been diamond drilling on the George these last two mining seasons. VICTORIA, B.C., June 6.—Increased production, wldepread development and satisfactory profits were the outstanding features of the mining industry of British Columbia during 1928 according to the final returns made to Hon. W. A. McKenzie, Minister of Mines, at the end of May, consequent on the annual check-up of reports from all sections of the province by Provincial Minerologist John D. Galloway. These final and actual figures show that last year can be described as the most successful in provincial mining history, the complete figures proving the preliminary estimate to have been approximately $1,000,000 short on the value oi the year's production, and the aggregate of dividends paid during 1928 by B.C. mining Company companies also having been consider ably under calculated. The just issued final figures indicate that while, owing to the lower level of metal prices, the aggregate output val ue of $65,372,583 was $1,816,239 less than that for the record year of 1926, on the other hand the aggregate amount of metals and minerals was the greatest on record. 6,241,310 tons of metalliferous ores having been mined and treated in 1928 as compared with 5.416621 tons in 1927. and 4.775,173 tons In 1926. In fact 1928 production if valued ai 1926 prices would have been worth approximately S75,000,000. Dividends declared by the leading companies operating in the Pacific province, as compared with 1927 return were; 1927 Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. ...... $ 6,358,875 Premier Gold Mining Co. Ltd 1,701,250 •Howe Sound Company Dutchle Mines Ltd Granby Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. Bell Mining Co. Ltd Whitewater Mines Ltd Crows Nest Pass Coal Co. Clayburn Co. Ltd Others 1,984.152 Ltd 348,872 64,629 10,000 Ltd 372,760 32,000 830 1938 $ 6,360.594 1,300,000 1.984,152 50,000 1,344,515 55,714 372,696 32,000 51.017 Total $10,800,838 $111556,688 "The Howe Sound Co. is the holding company for the Britannia mine in In British Columbia and the El Potosi and Calera mines in Mexico; dividends paid by this company are derived from the profits on operation of all three mines so thnt only part of the dividends shown as paid can be credited to the Britannia. But the $11,556,688 shown as distributed in 1928 by no means represents the total net profits earned in the year of review. In nearly all cases substantial sums are set aside from profits to the credit of surplus and reserve accounts. Profits accruing to private companies and individual mining enterprises as a rule arc not given publicity as dividends, as is the with the larger concerns, so that no record of these profits, considerable in the aggregate, is available. The growth of dividends in recent years is strikingly indicated by the subjoined figures: 1923 $ 2,809,295 1924 2,896,174 1925 6,219,808 1926 9,747,270 1927 . 10,800,838 1928 11,556,688 A dividend record of $11,556,683 from a gross production of $65,372,588, or 17.7 per cent is excellent, and shows that mining in British Columbia Is distinctly profitable. Growing Children need Mann's Bread •7v 'T''A ^:^*.*fri^**^^A^^A^;fAvMv^ H M Little active bodies need the energy and M health that is baked into MANX'S Bread. M And they like it, too—it has such a #$ delicious flavor 1 Mann's Bakery SATURDAY SPECIALS Custard Pies linked to Order LEMON PIES _ LEMON TAHTS APPLE PIES — HAISIN PIES 1 1 >^i*6*T*A*7:A*j:..v.;v^ He bound her to the mast as the storm raged—death faced them relentlessly— was she saved?—Come, see this remarkable epic of the sea, vibrant with drama, thrill and deep appeal. •■;: v ££££ A tremendous story of shipwreck at sea and of a strange rescue— a melodrama, forceful, dramatic and thrilling—amazing in its stark realism, delightful in its romance—a picture with a soul. Friday and Saturday j June 7th and 8th ■ ILO-ILO THEATRE ! SCOTS Excursion To Scotland by the Anchor-Donaldson S. S. Athenia FROM MONTREAL July 26th Visit again Ihe 'Land o' the Leal'—meet your 'freens frae hume' on boaril this Scottish vessel, conducted by that well known Scotsman and travel expert. Mr. Alf. Hoylc— Full Information from Local Agents, or from CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO. Limited 622 Hastings St. W„ Vancouver STAR LIVERY STABLE | ALEX MAXWELL, Proprietor. j Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very • prompt attention. Furniture and Piano : Storage if desired. \ Lloyd's Pete to Drill In Wainwright Company Holds Drilling Rights on Large Acreage Phones \ and 61 Cumberland, B.C, Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS RILEY'S TRANSFER ss i—- . : . • Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive iW PROMPT ATTENTION "3S| David Hunden, Jr. COAL — GENERAL HAULING of all descriptions — WOOD Saturday Specials :S DOZEN ORANGES Vi DOZ. BANNANAS 1 POUND TOMATOES $1.00 Phone 98 10 bars Laundry Soap ,'i bars Toilet Soap 1 pkg. Soap Powder 1 pkg Bluing 1 pkg. Washing Starch $1.00 The Dairy With substantial holdings on structure In the three recognized oil-producing areas of Alberta, Lloyd's Pet- troleum Limited, a strong Western Canadian organization, sponsored by leading business men of British Columbia and the prairie provinces, announces its plans to go ahead with development work on a large scale. A representative of the company who returned from Alberta Wednesday, from an inspection of its holdings, states that great activities have been launched by several campanies of late In the Wainwright field. He Is authority for the statement that his company has let contract for drilling of the first of a series of ten wells on holdings in the Wainwright field, that the derrick for this well was completed on Wednesday and that the cellar will be dug this week preliminary to spudding in the initial well. The company holds nine leases in the Turner Valley drilling rights on 3,200 acres of oil lands in the Wainwright field and 1.000 acres in the best part of the Devenish Skiff area. In addition to the contract for drilling, the company is arranging to drill in the Turner Valley in the near future. The company is fully financed to cover all preliminary expenses and the full cost of drilling the first well now under contract. Senator Hon. W. H. Sharpe of Winnipeg, is the president of Lloyd's Petroleum Limited; Hon, W. H. Suther- Sutherland is the vice-president and J. Newton Harvey is the secretary- treasurer. The directorate also includes Senator Hon. Lendrum Mc- Means of Winnipeg; J. W, Berry, M. L.A.. of Langley, B.C.; Mapor W. O. Swan, D.S.O., C.E., M.E.I.C., of Vancouver; T. W. Fletcher, ex-reeve of Point Grey; and A, J. Welch of Welch and Welch, financial agents of Van couver. a tractor. Although in port for night days, the steamer came all the way to Canada to bunker before continuing witli her cargo to Shanghai. During the war the Trevanion (which as might be gussed from hor name, hails from St. Ives. Cornwall) carried tanks and troops between Bri- tnin and Calais, and she was engaged in coaling the fleet at the Falkland Islands when Admiral Sturdee interrupted the wurk to chase Von Spec';? fleet and sink the German cruisers which had previously trapped Admiral Crawford. The Trevauion left Curd iff lust December, .proceeding to Buenos Aires from whence comes the ship's mascot, nn Amazon parrot, which speaks French fluently, The freighter is ex, pected hack on the coast in July io load lumber. m iu» SETTLERS *?v Olash Jtresf Wood is the settler's winter harvest. When his own kind is cleared he may still obtain employmentin the neighbouring forest. By care with lire, the wise settler protects his own living. IsssseJ In nuihorlts. ul" Hniuiiirahle Charles Sttuilit, Minister ssftlselnierior. Vancouver-Courtenay Transportation Telephone 144 Co. Mill St., Courtenay O'HALLORAN NOMINATED | BY NANAIMO LIBERALS! Duncan, June ti.—('. li, o'Hailoruii was nominated Wednesday by tho Liberies of Nanaimo constituency us their candidate III the next federal election. CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS "Continental Limited" Leaves Vancouver 9:50 p,m. dally through to Montreal via Kamloops, Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Ottawa. This train also handles through standard sleeper Vancouver to Duluth and Chicago, also Vancouver to Vernon, Armstrong and Kelowna making boat connection for Penticton, All- steel equipment consists of standard and tourist sleeping cars, dining car and compar t ment-library-obser vat ion - buffet car equipped with radio. Tickets issued and baggage checked through. t-f. Agent in Courtenay: Mr. A. B, Ball CLOSED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS ONLY Service and promptness still our motto. TOWING & FREIGHTING — REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICES Powell River, Alert Bay and all Way Points every Tuesday. Courtenay, Comox and Way Points every Wednesday. Tugs and Scows for hire. Boats for charter. Warehouses and Docks at Vancouver, foot of Bidwell Street, and Courtenay, B.C. Li\L;\'^t^t&i$rr}&£l iTREVANION COALS BOUND SHANGHAI Frlfffhler IMwhwiI Ure hi Sinrur t'nnre .Off Sun t'nmclscn on Mil) 91 Canadian National Steamships SS. "Prince George" leaves Vancouver 8:00 p.m. every Monday for Powell River, Ocean Falls, Prince Rupert, Anyox and Stewart. SS. "Prince Rupert" leaves Vancouver 8:00 p.m. every Thursday for Powell River, Ocean Falls, Prince Rupert, i Anyox and Stewart. .SS. "Prince Charles" operates on : fortnightly schedule from Vancouver to Queen Charlotte Islands. j Tickeis issued and baggage checked through. t-f We Deliver Cumberland s^h. -mtrn... .^LW. ' ,M& ' s^k. .^ V^rr ... mAmmmr ^^^ ^^T mmmmr ^^T Union Hay, June f>. Ss. TrevanlOll, I 7,8oo tons gross, Captain J. C .Bate, ! arrived early Tuesday morning from Han Francisco, Captain Robertson bo- I ing the pilot. Alter landing 850 tons j of bunker conl. alio sailed a| ■> p.m. I Tuesday for Shanghai. | The Trevanion will be remembered ! as tho the vessel which, having caught fire some nhietly miles off San Fran- I cIsco. put into that porl on May 21. ! She had on board a oargo of 7.11111 j tons of sugar anil lho fire wns inili- I cnted by smoke coming through tho ventilator at midnight. On arrival at . San Francisco, the hold was cleared 1 of about 1,600 tons, cleaned, and tho I cargo reloaded, It is Int resting lo compare the methods in use at the Cuban nn<l American port. At Cuba, small, w'"v l natives work two oacli hold and cai- | ry around tho sucks. Bach man carrying 330 ITih. nnd working for olght ! hours a day manage to load about ■ 1,000 tons a day; while in the Ameri- ! ean port, working six mon to a hold, leach sack was dragged Into place by I CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS "Confederation" The "Confederation" resumes ser- : vice May 21st operating on fast schedule Vancouver lo Toronto, leaving Vancouver daily at 10:30 a.m. via Kamloops. Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Brandon and Winnipeg, Early morning arrival at Toronto en- ] sures connection with morning trains 1 to all parte of Ontario, All-steel equipment consists of stftft ' dard and tourist sleeping cars, dining j car and compartment-Ilbrary-observu- | tion-bufiet car equipped with radio, I Tickets issued and baggage chicked ' through. t-f. FOR SERVICE — LATEST SANITARY METHODS visit The Central 'Barber Shop Next lo Shorty'B Pool Room A. GATZ, Prop. For Ladies and Gents, Moderate Prices Cumberland, B.C. CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS j Personally Conducted Triangle Tow [ The fourth annual personally con-, I ducted triangle tour of British Colum- jbia will leave Vancouver 9:00 a.m. July ' 22nd. All expenses Included, total cost I $110.00. 1 This is an ideal holiday as entire ■' Journey Irom Vancouver to Jasper j Park and Jasper Park to Prince Rupert will be covered in daylight. Party will return from Prince Rupert to Van- j couver by tlie popular SS. "Prince Oeorge." Varied entertainment at all stopover points, t-f. j I Summer excursion fares to Eastern; Canada and United States points on |salc by Canadian National Agents, effective May 22nd. t-f. Lumber In every sorts of huildinii materials?, 1 MOUI.DIN08, WINDOWS DOORS, SHINGLES, KILN DRIED Fl.OOI1INi is AND FUHNISItNaS. WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHAROES. Royston Lumber Co. Limited CUMBERLAND, B. C. I'HONF^ 1 Nlghl *'•'"': l:HX t'""r v ' | Offlco: LEO Cumborlaml. 1 PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, JUNJS ?, tt>3D, ' The s. s. Trevanlon arrived on Monday from the Eastern States and af- i ter bunkering sailed tor Shanghai, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Geary left on The ss- Benceloech. loaded with gen- Monday for Victoria where they wiU eral Cftr*° from Vancouver, after tak- i ing bunkers sailed for the United Kingdom, The S.S. Canadian Ranger loaded 850 tons ot coal and cleared for spend Union Bay few days' vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matthews, of Seattle, are spending a two weeks'.Montreal- vacation In town, the guests of the j * * * latter'i parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbertj Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith, of Alberni, Glover. [ were visitors in town on Tuesday Mr, and Mrs. Seymour Abrams and daughter Jean motored to Alberni over the week-end. Mr. Lawrence McLeod. of Vancouver, Minto QiiQen City's Crown \ Tootjy' - A year ago ■■■ waa a j i. .: ole, nearly a city block in an ::. aeinj5 the Union S 'I ■■ to. Down in -.1 ■■ i ittom, hal!' ;i dozen crai sorting hup piece N ■ ■■■ which were bt i ted a they were set, :. . ■ ition. ■ ■ today stands the ta : ug in A" British Em pire, th< I i nl Royal York Hotei which, in two months more, will oi i r I he doors to it** thousand rooi v, .. .■ its; first ■■• ■ t. has been the : ■ .*,,-: great Cana- ■i ..■■ beenerectcd, still n traord nary to the num on the .; ■ i el must he the tn ■ which went into thi ' i - ' w hi" will be the nn ■ institution of i, v irld and in the worki if th arrangements thai v II it its guests the ut- ]:.. and service. 'i ... instance, radio outli ts room, and in tiie cm i ill ami Ball- roi i ch have seating capacity for evei i and people, the n i dern means nf ampli- fj ;a1 i bi '-ii installed to pro vide, not only that si"akers and art! * and musicians be thoroughly heard wherever they are speak- ! Mr. and Mrs. J. Parfitt. with Mrs, i Province and two children, motored ,:i. :, .. ,. „,,n ,„. Hondav. W "°m Vict°ri!l and were ,heHBUeS,S ... [of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horwood over Mrs. Clarence Klrkwood, of Powell; the week-end. River, is visiting with her parents, Mr. I ... and Mrs. D. Walker. Sr. Mrs* Al'dlc''* of Courtenay, was [ visitor to Mrs. M. Piercy on Tuesday. • * * I Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pearse are the ' proud possessors of a bouncing boy. With The Cricketers (Continued from page one) Ax Noble Harrigan left by stage return game will Wednesday for Vancouver, accompan 'ied by Fraser Carter. August the important gan l.e played ;.t null. Scores hi Sunday's game were: Cumberland First Innings Idiens. b. Clcg« Hall, Ij. Hood Dando, b. Hood s Boothman, o Mlllburn, b. Hood Gough. b. Clegg Taylor, b. Clegg Andrews, c.Clegg. b. Hood 24'situation. Carney, e. Boothman. b. Clegg 2 Brown, b. Clegg 9 Jones, c. Creagh, b. Hood 1 Whyte. not out 2 Extras 2 A shower was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M, Piercy in honor of their daughter Ivy, whose marriage to 21 Henry Wain, eldest son of Mr .and 17j Mrs. Alex. Wain, will be celebrated on 11 June 29th. Oj * . * 5! Mr. Irving Morgan left for Van- 0 couver last week-end in search of a Bowling: Clegg 5 for 22; Hood, 5 for "I: That tlie Valley boys and girls can hold their own with the rest of the district when it comes to sports, was well exemplified last. Friday at the annual school meet, when they were able to retain with a good score the cup they won last year. The following scholars were responsible for the high score: 75 yards dash. Annie Williams. 2nd; Boys' sack race, Horace Calnan; Girls' .sack race. Edith Morgan; Skip- and b. Andrews 5! ping race, Joyce Carter, second; Andrews, b, Idiens 2| Throwing the baseball. Alan Hutton, 39. Chemainus Innings Hood. c. Dando, b. Andrews Creagh, b, Andrews .... Clegg, Ross, Pritchard, b. Idiens . Franklin, c. Andrews, b, Idlens Rossiter, c Savage, b. Andrews ■Mlllburn, c. and b. Andrews 2 Guy, run out 1 Selfe, run out 0 Byolhman, (A.t, not out 0 Extras 3 7jist; Long jump, Haruyiko, 1st; Jun- 4; ior Girls' delay race—Annie Williams, 11 Edith Morgan, Marjory and Joyce Carter; Junior Boys' relay race—Allan Hutton, Harojiko, Horace Calnan and Tsnenyushi. Much credit is due to Mr. Smith and Miss Calnan for the good showing. intr but, by connection through the radio room, in any other portion of thu building. There Ih provision also foi' television, should this be developed, for moving picture and movietone projection. With its own power plant and water-works, its emergency hospital and internal and outside transportation and communication systems, the Royal York Hotel is a complete city. It has its bank and brokers offices, its stores and shop.s its community hall and recreation centres. Nothing which a progressive town might have has not beon thought of and incorporated to advantage. Down in the basement is & complete printing v tabllshment, a linotype and three pre.^cs. With a tunnel entrance from Union Station, at the junction of all roads into thc city, in the heart of "down-town" the silt* of the Royal York is strategic. With Lake Ontario before il. it is beautiful. The travelling contingent will join with tiie citizens of Toronto in their eager anticipation of the opening day in June. Cumberland ('ops Colonist Cup (Continued from Page One) 48 Bowling Vernon-Jones, 0 for 9; Andrews 5 for 19; Idiens, 3 lor 15. Cumlierland Second Innings Idiens, stpd. Ross, b Hood 16 Hall Ibw. b. Creagh 12 Dando, c. Mlllburn, b. Creagh 4, Boothman. Ibw, b. Hood 0 Gough. b. Hood lj Andrews. Whyte. c. Rossiter. b. Guy ll b°ys- 440 ynrds. 1st C. Laver, Courten- Carney. b. Hood 2, &>'• 2nd H. Baker. Tsolum. 3rd J. Tribe, Brown retired injured oj Courtenay; senior girls' relay. 4 to a Savage, b. Creagh 4 team 110 yardseach . 1st B. Stant, M. Vernon-Jones, c Hood, b, Creagh .... 1 Westfield. B. Martin and W. Graham. Extras 8 Cumberland, 2nd SC. Sutherland, A. Booth, M. Brown. L. Quinn, Courtenay. 3rd M. Lawlor. P. Smith, W. Long- land, L. Swingler, Comox; 1st year H. S. boys' relay, 1st A. Searle, J. Berkley G. McKee and J. Prnin. Courtenay, 2nd J. Calnan. T. Shugenori, T. Hawa- guchi nnd H. Okeda, Cumberland; H. S. girls* relay, 1st K. Brown, M. Partridge, M. Herd. M. Lockner, Cumberland. 2nd J, MacKenzie, B. Mutrie, V. Feeley, G. Fairbairn. Courtenay; H. S. boys' 880 yards. 1st D. Baird, Cum- Selfe, b. Creagh 231 3rd S. Kajama, Cumberland; H. S. An Accidental Discovery Blotting paper was an accidental tllflcovory. An employee at a paper mill forgot thi- sizing, and his employer, after the paper had heen condemned, happened to use a piece lo mak.; a note on. He saw that the ink was absorbed and realized Hs possibilities as an ink drier instead of the usual sand. berland. 2nd McCartney, Courtenay, 3rd G. McKee, Courtenay; senior boys' 4 to a team, 1st, D. Guthrie's team, Comox, 2nd D. Idiens' team. Courtenay, 3rd L. Davent's team, Tsolum; senior girls' skipping race, 60 yards, 1st B. Martin, Cumberland, 2nd W. Longland Comox, 3rd Z. Pickering, Tsolum; H. S. boys' relay, 4 to a team, 1st H. Conrod, H. Sugimori, G. Brown and N. Hill, 2nd C. Laver, J. Tribe. H. Sutton and N. Tribe, Courtenay; senior boys' 60 yards, 1st M. Tahara, Cumberland, 2nd B. Harding. Comox, 3rd H. Kerton, Courtenay;' senior boys' football final won by Cumberland; junior hockey, 1st B. Stant, Cumberland, 2nd M. Webber, Bevan. 3rd Jean Cliffe, Comox. Fleld Events; senior girls' basketball throw, 1st Florence Haggarty, Courtenay, 2nd J. Carlo. Comox, 3rd, M. Webber, Bevan; senior boys' high Jump 1st C. Laver. Courtenay, 2nd A. Searle Courtenay, 3rd N. Hill, Cumberland; senior girls' baseball throw. 1st B. Al- tonem, Tsolum. 2nd Mary Cook, Courtenay, 3rd H. Morrison, Minto; night school girls' hockey ball, 1st M. Partridge, Cumberland, 2nd G. Fairbairn Courtenay, 3rd, K. Prior, Cumberland; senior boys' running broad jump, 1st Tahara, Cumberland, 2nd B. Harding, Comox, 3rd J. Piercy, Courtenay; H. 8. boys' running broad jump, 1st N. Hill, Cumberland, 2nd C. Laver, Courtenay,! 3rd Tribbett, Tsolum; H, S. girls' bas-1 ketball throw, 1st K. Brown, Cumberland, 2nd M. Partridge, Cumberland, 3rd S. Nelson, Courtenay; senior girls' running broad jump, 1st B. Stant, Cumberland, 2nd L. Swingler, Comox, 3rd, M. Isenor, Tsolum; high school girls' running broad jump, 1st N. Ford Courtenay, 2nd G. Fairbairn, Courtenay, 3rd, M. Herd, Cumberland. PEOPLE ABE FUNNY THAT WAY1 It is an extraordinary fact that people who are rigidly careful with Fire in their own homes are utterly reckless with it when out of doors. EIGHTY PER CENT, of our Fire Losses last year would have been prevented had people tried to remember that Fire is an element with which it is NEVER safe to be careless. PREVENT FOREST FIRES-YOU CAN HELP! BRITISH COLUMBIA FOKBST SERVICE Lloyd's Petroleum Limited Operating Under Dominion Charter Capitalization 2,000,000 Shares of No Par Value Offering an attractive opportunity to a limited number of people to become associated with prominent business men in the development of struct ure holdings in Ihe proven Alberta territory— 1350 acres in all—in the Turner Valley. Wainwright and Devcnish-SkifT Fields. President: SI SATOR HON. IV. II. SIIARI'E U Innlpcg, Man. Vice-President: HON. H'. II. SUTHERLAND, M.I). Former Minister of Public Wisrks Province of Itiilisli Columbia, Sccretary-Thcasurcr Mlt. I. N. HARVEY President ol .1. N. Harvey Limited and pioneer B, l*. merchant,, Vancouver, Il.C. SENATOR HON. LENDItUM McMEANS Winnipeg, Man. I. \\. BERRY, M.L.A. President uf Uie British Columbia Dairymen's .Association, Langley, B.C. MAJOR W. ('. SWAN D.S.O., I.E.. M.E.I.C. Consulting Engineer In Vancouver Harbor Commissioners Vancouver, H.C I. IV. FLETCHER i s-Rccve ..I' Point Grey Vancouver, B.C, \. I. WELCH, Welch A Welch Limited, Financial I cuts, m West Hastings St., Vancouver, U.C. Auditors: SHAW, SALTER .V PLOMMER, ( liartercd Accountants Vancouver, B.C. Bankers: I Hi; ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Vancouver, III. Solicitors: ■ r. JOHN, DIXON * TURNER Pacific Building Vancouver, B.C. THREE PROVEN FIELDS TURNER VALLEY—Lloyd's Petroleum Limited iilii iiivJ'u iv n(,llls nine 'eases ol 20 acres L'ach in thc TU™er Val- IHiUilM.s in ley Fiold| ejght of which are free of royalties. On one lease, only, there is a one-eighth royalty| Theae leases are adjacent to proven acreage and were chosen by men who know the Turner Valley. WAINWRIGHT FIELD—The Company has drilling rights on 3,200 acres of oil lands. 1,000 acres of which immediately adjoin the wells and refinery of the famous Wain-well Co. These holdings are directly adjacent to other oil lands which have been proven, or are being drilled at the present time, DEVEN1SH-SKIFF FIELD—The Company holds 1,000 acres in the best part of this Held, all of which are designated by geological experts as being definitely situated on the oil structure. The history of successful oil production in Alberta reveals two primary essentials to all such undertakings—possession of diversified structural acreage—sponsorship and management by men of substance and proven business judgment. Lloyd's Petroleum Limited has reason to be proud of the quality of its holdings, and the calibre of its personnel. ,Arrangements bave been made and contracts let the Company for the drilling of the initial well their holdings in the Wainwright Field. Negotiations are now going on for drilling in the Turner Valley as soon as possible, The Company is fully financed to cover all preliminary expenses and the cost of drilling the first well. Thi: derrick for this well has been erected and the cellar is being dug Ihis week, preliminary to starting active drilling operations. Tbe present issue nl' stock, as announced, is to take care nl* tut ure contracts. SPONSORED UY PROMINENT MEN: PLAN ANNOUNCED; DEVELOPMENT FULLY FINANCED WE OFFER 100,000 shares of Lloyd's Petroleum Limited at .$1.00 per share Applications will he Riled in order of ucc eptnnce and are payable in full wilh order. Application lo list tills stock on Eastern and West ern Exchanges will be made in the near future. ; ill out tins application form juui send il to-day: v. I i.i ii a WELCH Limited, 721 HASTINGS STREET WEST, VANCOUVER, B.C. Enclosed . being payment tn lull tor the pur chase ol Bhares, of the stock of Lloyd's Petrol eum Limited, ni "in- dollar per share. 1 hcroby request that you tl number ei Bhares and 1 agree to accept sonic or lallei I that muy lie allotted me. NAME OCCUPATION ADDR1 Welch 6? Welch Limited VANCOUVER. B. C. P. LEO ANDERTON Local Asent KOYAL COMMISSION' ON STATE HEALTH INSt'RANCK AND MATERNITY BENEFITS Thp above named Commission wiil hold ii preliminary Public Meeting at the G.W.V.A. Hall. Cumberland, al UU ]uu„ .Honda)- June 17th, 1929. This preliminary meeting will be confined to investigation of the social welfare systems now in operation by industrial corporations .and all interested or who ean give any information thereon to Uie Commission are invited to attend. Public meetings of the Commission will be held at later dates to which citizens and representatives of publi- bodies will be asked to express their views generally upon Stato Health Insurance and Maternity Benefits. Notice of such meetings will be published in due course. C. H. GIBBONS, Victoria, B.C. Secretary. May 21. 1929. 23-24 P. P. Harrison Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Office Courtenay •—• Phone 26S Local Office Cumberland Hotel in Evenings Telephone 11511 or 24 KING GEORGE HOTEL Good Service Reasonable Charges CENTRALLY LOCATED The GEM BARBER SHOP Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B. C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser. Children's hair cut any style 36c Ladles' hair cut any style SOc ,/XTUA mill's because of tin- extra strength, endurance und outstanding superiority of Firestone Tire construction. First, the scientific twisting of cotton cords for greulesl strength nnd elasticity . . . Then, Gum-Dipping the extra Firestone patented process which saturates and insulates every fiber and strand of every cord wilh pure rubber. Only in Firestone Tires do you receive all the advantages of these exlra features of in-built mileage, plus the security and safety of riding on tlie deep, rugged Firestone non-skid Tread. Thc Firestone Dealer saves you money and serves you better. See him today. Mads- in Httmiltoii, Cunailu by FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED MOST MILES PER DOLLAR Build, thi Only 'I'hone 8 HARLING & LEDINGHAM AGENTS 'Phone 8 Fanny Bay DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. ot Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. Mrs. H. Lytton Bailey, of Vernon, ls visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Larson. Miss M. Walker spent thc week-end at Alberni and Great Central Lake. Mrs. J. Wilkinson has returned to her home at Cobble Hill after a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tweedtc. The card party held at the school on Friday wns well attended. Court whist was played, the prizes being awarded as follows: Mrs. Cairns, ladles' first; Mrs. B. McKay, ladies' second; Norrie Hastings, men's flrst and Mr. F. Larson, men's second. Mrs. G. M. Swan has left for an extended visit to Victoria. I Cumberland ; Commercial ; Heidquarlers Kates ; Reasonable ; Hotel ACCOMMODATION TIIE UEST Rooms Steim Heated VT. MEKRIliELD, Prop. SCOTTISH LAUNDRY FIRST CLASS WHITE LAUNDRY SERVICE lifers and llry Cleaners Special family laundry rate. Orders left at the Ritz Cift, 'phone ISO, Cumberland will receive prompt attention. A trial order will convince you. Telephones: Courtenay, 226 Cumberland ICO H TELEPHONE 100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat at Union Bay Every Sunday Morning FRIDAY, JUNE T. 1920. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. PAGE FIVE ( ( At the Ilo-Ilo Theatre Monday & Tuesday, June 10,11 1' ■ " * THE NIGHT RIDERS ARE COMING When lawlessness runs riot , there you'll find thrills aplenty. That's what happens in this tale of a frontier town, with McCoy, a dauntless girl antl a spunky buy lighting off and outwitting the terrible, mysterious night-riders. A new setting, new excitement, gorgeous romance ! TIM M'COY in RIDERS r°HFeDARK Wed. & Thnr., June 12th & 13th Ralph Ince and Estelle Taylor Trapped like rats in a boat that was sinking beneath them. . . .the biggest bully on the Pacific and a woman he thought too bad for even him. . . together fought as man and woman never fought before. . . .saved the lives of those that scorned them. . . .and in that deed found a happiness that they could not hope to have known. Friday & Saturday, June 14, 15 MONTE BLUE (osmopolitar) aa»a3HS>'saass%Haaaa'; News of Courtenay City 1 Personal Mention Serious Fire Was Averted Bools' Tire Shop had a close call on Wednesday morning from having a serious flre. The boiler is heated by means of a sawdust burner, the whole being placed on a cement slab. Shortly after the fire was put on in the morning Charlie Bool entered the shop and noticed smoke coming from beneath the floor by way of the oiling pit and upon investigation found that the cement had disintegrated and the floor below the burner burned away and bin-hint1, sawdust falling through the floor. He was not long in tearing away the burner and extinguishing the flre. It is fortunate this was noticed at a time when the men were around the plant or a serious flre might have resulted. Mrs. J. C. C. Ward Buried Yesterday The death occurred at her home at 12th Avenue West, Vancouver, on Saturday of Mrs. Emily Anna Ward, formerly of Comox, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 18 days. A service was held in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon and the body was I brought by C. P. R. Boat to Comox on | Wednesday, the funeral taking place j direct from the boat to the United Church, Comox, where the Rev. W. A. Alexander conducted the .service, then proceeding to the Anglican Cemetery at Sandwick where commital services .vere conducted by the Rev, A. W. Corker, the body being interred beside that of the deceaseds late husband, Mr. J. C. C. Ward. Deceased is sur- ived by two daughters, Miss Blanche, of Vancouver, and Miss Constance, a missionary in Western China, Flowers were received from the following; Daughters Blanche and Constance; Lazo Women's Institute; Women of St. Peter's Church, Comox, Women's ■Missionary Society of St. George's United Church, Comox United Ladies' Guild, Mr. and Mrs. Ord. Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, Mr. J. B. Holmes, Janie and Jim Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. Hiles, Mr. and Mrs, Catch- pole and Mrs. Blight, Evelyn and Dorothy Catchpole, Beatrice Catchpole, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ball and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Butchers and Mrs. Price, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Saunders, Mrs. Eleanor and Miss E. M. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Grist, Mr. and Mrs. Burchell and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. West, Mrs. Trowse and W, R. Pritchard and others. Trolley mishap put 190 telephones out of order When a trolley pole leaped from thc wire at the corner of Fraser Avenue and Marine drive, Vancouver, on May 21, it came in contact with the II. C. Telephone Company's 100-puir aerial cable at that point, burins '** stretch of cable 500 feet in length and putting 100 telephones oul of order. Telephone men were speedily on the scene. It took two days to complete the repair work, but ISO of the telephones affected were back In service by nightfall of the same day. B. C. TELEPHONE CO. \fox<$oldwj/n\\^\ X P1CTURI White men, white pearls white shadows across the life of the South Seas. The thrilling drama of the pearl market has now been brought to the screen in a great picture of love and sacrifice, plot and counter-plot, made from the world-famous novel. Two years to film. Actual tropic locations! WILL MAKE MOTION PICTURE HISTORY! Electric Light Co. Changes Hands It is reported that the National Utilities Company has exercised its option on the stick of the shareholders of the Royston Electric Company, the time of the option expiring on June 7th. This means that the Royston Electric Light Company will .still operate but the stock has been transferred fro inthe present shareholders and is now held by the National Utilities Company. City Gets Option on Minto Electric Light Plant Aid. Maclntyre also reported that he had received through tlie city solicitor, Mr. J. M. Mitchell, a draft of an option which the Minto Electric Light Company was willing to give the city on all their plant and equipment, in- : eluding their rights in agreements with i the Collieries Company, the City of I Cumberland and the E. & N, Railway ' Company, for the sum of $10,000 cash, the option to be exercised within three months from its acceptance. The op- | tion also provided that in the event of its being taken up the city would not charge the Minto consumers any greater rate than was being charged by the city to other consumers outside the city. On motion by Aid. Maclntyre the acceptance of the option was authorized. Mr. A. J. Henderson returned to Royston on Tuesday from Vancouver where he visited his son, R. S. Henderson. i Little Miss Beverley Briggs, daugh- 1 ter of Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Briggs, cel- [ebrated her second birthday with a t party on Monday last which she gave to a number of her little friends. Miss Ethel Sutton and Mrs, Smith, of Vancouver .are holidaying in the district, the guests of the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton. * • * Mrs. James Carthew, of Comox, is spending a few days holiday in Victoria. » • * Mr. Chas. Sutton motored to Victoria the early part of this week for a short vacation. ' Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Laver are spending a few days in Vancouver ou a short business trip. i * • * Mrs. a. B. Elliott, of Summerland, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Chas, Rive. * • • A very enjoyable party was tendered to Hector Stewart on Saturday last in the Native Sons' Hall. Bridge was played during the evening at which there were six tables. Refreshments were then served by the girls and the boys made a farewell presentation of a silver belt set to this popular member of the younger set who is leaving the district. • * * Miss Mary Sutton retiyned home this week after a two months' vacation with friends and relations in Seattle and Vancouver. She left on Tuesday for Victoria to attend the wedding of Miss Peggy Cessford. for whom she acted as bridesmaid. « • • Miss Jean Beasley arrived home on Tuesday from Vancouver on sick leave. • * * Mrs. R. Bowie leaves on Saturday for a two months' vacation with friends and relations In the Old Country. • * * Mr. Hector Stewart left on Monday last for Stewart where he will take up his duties as editor of the local paper in that city. • • • Miss Inez Penzer. of Victoria, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Val Dalby for a few days. • * • Mr.and Mrs. T. D. Cairns visited the former's parents here on Sunday, returning by stage to Nanaimo on Monday morning. Mr. Bill Rickson took advantage of the holiday on Monday to go over to Vancouver at the week-end on a buying trip. Whist Drive at Grantham The usual fortnightly whist drive was held at the Grantham Community Hall on Wednesday evening of this week and was well attended, there being fourteen tables in all. The prizes were won as follows: Ladies, first, Miss Owen; second. Miss M. Janes; third, Mrs. Graham, Floating prize, Mrs. Isenor. Gentlemen, first, Mr. Lake; second. Mr. Hamilton; third, Mr. J. W. McKenzie, Sr. After cards enjoyable refreshments were served then dancing held sway, music being sup- ) plied by Mrs. King and Mr. Noel Smith. Packed,;MAaciijum tins to mg*m try it. Announcement Messrs. Jimmie and Andy Walker, formerly of Blunt & Passie, Ltd., wish to announce that their new up-to-date ELECTRIC SERVICE STATION is now open for business and will spe- cialize exclusively in the following work: and Battery Repair Charging Ignition and Timing Repairs Carburetor Repairs Mead Lamp Focusing Aulo Electric Repairs Salve (Grinding Fender and Body Work Soldering Ignition and Radio Repairs a Specialty GAS - OILS ROYAL DRAMA OF SEA SALVAGE a'**-'-VL Jig*-''*!,.* -fi&ijft' te JWl&i "* fe' &;!' ... -.**/ :.v' Corner Alice & Judson Sts. (Behind Tarbells* Ltd.) COURTENAY, H.C. J. WALKER Phone 118 A. WALKER We call for and deliver Radio or Auto liatteries Free. Just give us a ring—We'll do the rest. RIOR FOR SUPERIOl ERVICE TRY US »##*#*##*# ***•: ;™Sv;i;;s«,vvHv;:s-s«~.««««;;;~x;vvvs't*###* m ^L mrnm Jr VI/ HEN tiie Canadian Pacific liner t Empress of France and the Pacific Salvage Company's big steam tug Salvage King rubbed sides near tha entrance to Victoria Harbour recently greetings were exchanged between two principal actors in an outstanding drama of Canadian seamanship. They were Captain Bunker, former master of the freighter Huvilah, und Captain J, M, Hewlson, master of the Salvage King, the former being u passenger on the giant passenger liner. The tug after sixty days out of her own port was returning after performing the heroic feat of towing the disabled freighter Havllah from Dutch Harbour, Alaska, to Osaka, Japan, )throUKr days of constant gales, terrific seas and under almost every kind of marine handicap, a distance uf 3,100 miles Intel. Ciptaln J. M HtwUon ol the HcIvbkc hidf, which in inn Mliiivr. left. Ui* I Miiadittii P«tlie S.b. Kmiirr.n ot Prance, in the treacherous Bering Sea and Stormy North Pacific. At nne time with fifty-foot waves dashing over both vessels nnd only a fitful moon peering througn snow-filled darkness, the deckload of lumber on the 0,000 ton Havilnh shifted and her steering gear went awry and she listed over fast. The "S.D.S." and fateful message "Wu are sinking" went out by morse to the little 1,000 ton Salvage King, lifeboats were swung out, and men stood by ready to sever the steel tow line with an acetylene torch. The freighter survived the storm, however, und was towed through gales and mountainous sens tor nine more days to Osaka, Japan, covering 11,100 miles in 25 days When she met the "jUmpresa of France, on which the captain and crew of the freighter were passengers, she was completing a voyage of 10,000 miles after having performed a task that no other salvage vessel on the Pacific had been able to undertake. Ka-.* fer oj court Atwater -Kent D MUM I'S the heal known " iimlhi in the world ie of Ihe firsl in (In- field, nml Mill leuding, The ownership ol an) mn- of lite Uwnler Kenl models assures yon of years "I pleasure, «ii limit worrj nr expense. A demonstration will Im- .arranged free of charge ul your convenience. Vtwalcr Kenl dealers nre ever) w here. Distributors tor Uritish Columbia: PAGE SIX CUMBERLAND ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, JUNE 7. 1929. Cumberland Personals Forsyth Outing Shirts with collars attached or with soft collars to match are now featured for summer and vacation wear. They provide real summer-time comfort for work or play. Attractive new stripes, checks and popular plain shades. The Forsyth Insurance Policy assures you of com* plete shirt satisfaction. 33, 34 and 35in. sleeve lengths Sutherland's Dry Goods Store Lake Cumberland (formerly Comox Lake) One and a half miles from the eity Boats for Hire How Boats. $ 1.00 per day Outboard Motors $4.00 per flay Good Fishing Mountain Climbing A paradise for the camera man BOATING and RATH ING Store at the Lake LU.NCHKS, ICE ORBAM, SOFT DRINKS, TOBACCOS, ETC. JOE REES, Proprietor "AH Baba" Well Received At Gaiety The Gaiety Theatre was well Ailed on Thursday night of last week when pupils ol the Cumberland schools came down and presented their play "All Baba and the Forty Thieves," the proceeds of which went ot the Upper Island School Sports Fund. The play, the characters of which were the same as when put on in Cumberland recently, was well put on and as well received by an appreciative audience. Prior to this part of the programme a short musical programme was put' on, the numbers being by the local band with comet selection by Master Gregson, medal winner at Nanaimo, and violin selections by Douglas Inglis and Frank Hurford, who took first1 and second places in the ivolin class at Nanaimo. There was also Scottish dancing by Misses Sadie Trotter, Margaret Brown and Mary Stewart, these young ladies giving a very clever performance. Ou Tuesday evening .Mrs. Prior entertained the weekly bridge club when three tables were in play. After the cards refreshments were served and the winners nt the bridge were an- nouiieed. Mrs. .1. Devlin winning first prize. .Mrs. Hudson, second and Mrs. Parkinson consolation. Those present Included Mesdames J. Watson .Devlin. Prior. Gear, Hudson .Davidson. J. J. Potter, Parkinson, Abrams and A. ('. Clarke. • • • Miss Sadie Hrown spent the week end with her parents. • * * Mr. and Mrs. T. Graham accompanied by Mrs. J. Newton returned from Victoria on Friday. • • * Mr. and Mrs. .Mann left Vancouver on Saturday en route for Scotland. » * • Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Brown had as their guest for tlie week end Misses Edith and Etta Hood • • * Mr, and Mrs. Jim Parlltt of Victoria Mrs. S. Horwood on the week end. * • * Mr. Wm. Piper ni Nanaimo is visiting with his sister, Mrs. B. W. Bickle. ... Miss Helen Parnham who has just! completed her course at Sprott-Shaw j returned from Vancouver on Satur- day to spend iwo weeks with her parents, Miss Chrissie Sutherland was home for the week eml. ... Mr. ami Mrs. Robert Strachan 'e-! turned to Iheir home in Vancouver; on Friday last. An especially good trow attended the Saturday night dance al Koyston j Pllmott's orchestra furnishing the, music Mrs. Harold Piper of Vancouver Is j ai presenl visiting with Mrs. .Mm Ben- Miss Beecroft resumed her duties al the Cumberland Hospital on Saturday after a two weeks' vacation. Mr. George Barton of Victoria, »' one time in the photography business In Cumberland was a visitor during the week. • ■ • Mrs. Stanley Dingle of aVncouver is the guest of hor daughter, Mrs. Moyer, of the Dairy store, Cumberland. I * » * Born to Mr. arid Mrs. \v. Piercy, of Minto, at the Cumlierland General; Hospital on Tuesday, June the 4th, a son, Mr. E. Cronk. of Port Alberni. was j a business visitor to Cumberland dur-i iug the week. The Talent club of Holy Trinity Church, a club composed of a number of young ladies, met at the home of Mrs. C, Dando Jr. on Wednesday evening aud made final arrangements for the sale of work and tea lo be held on Wednesday next. A good deal of work was also finished nil' ready for the sale and during the evening. Miss Blanche Dando' served refreshments to the members presenl. * * « Mr. Jack Bickle. son of Mr. John Bickle, of Ladysmiih and nephew nf Mr. und Mra. K. W. Bickle, Cumberland, completed his M.D. degree am received hia cap and gown at the graduation exercises of McGill University, Montreal, on Wednesday ot last week. ... Twenty-three tallies of whist were in play at the whist drive given in the G.W.V.A. hall on Saturday evening under the asiiplces of the Altar Society of ihe Catholic Church. Mrs. Parkinson won the ladies' Ilrst prize and Mrs. Harry Jackson second, while the gent's prizes were won hy Mrs. j Tom Brown (suh.) first and Mrs. John; Scavarda (sub.) second. At the conclusion ofthe whist refreshments were served and a very, enjoyable dance followed. The Maple Leaf orchestra furnished the music I for tlie large crowd of dancers. On Thursday evening tlie llo-Ho; dance hall was Hie scene of a very successful children's fancy dress ball I held undor the auspices of the W.B.A. i The children in their dainty little costumes held 'he lloor from eight until len after whicli the Guard team of the W.B.A. pul on the oriental j drill which they had practised for the; grand rally in Victoria some weeks | ago. The children's grand march led i by Allison Geekie and Gertie Davis followed. The remainder of the evening wns devoted to mixed dancing for which the Maple Leaf orchestra supplied the music. During the evening the basket of candy was raffled. Barbara McNeil i being the lucky winner. Ou Tuesday evening the W.B.A. held ! a very enjoyable 500 drive in the Fra- j teriKil hall. Nine tables of cards were! in play, Miss Ellen Hunden winning ladies' lirst prize and Mrs. Patterson second. The gent's prizes were won by Mrs. Conti (sub.) lirst and Cyril Davis second, Afler the cards dainty refreshments were served. ... Mf. John Gray of No. 1 Flre Hall, Vancouver, is spending a vacation j in town with Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill. The Gedunk club held their last meeting of the season at the home of Miss Norma Parnham on Tuesday evening. During the evening ft waa decided to hold a picnic at Gartley's Point nn June 16. Among those present were Betli Horbury, Isobel Herd, Edna Gear, Lilly Banks, Jessie and Dena Baird, Gwen Emily and Norma Parnham. * * * The ladles auxiliary held their monthly meeting in the hospial on Wednesday. Arrangements were made to hold a garden party at the home of Mrs. T. Graham on July 3rd. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Dave Richards of Seattle and Mrs. Hoy are spending a few days in town. ♦ » * Mr. Jack Gillespie left Saturday morning for Vancouver. Plebiscite Not To Be Taken iContinued from page 1. hood of 15.000.00 only shown as profits of tha MRht company for the year where did the remainder go. There was an awful difference suited Mr. Cameron. The Major said thai he could not inform Mr, Cameron, but that he could read from the official returns submitted by the company io the government. In the reading of the return, the Mayor mentioned an item, "Sinking Fund" with the amount stated to have been set aside for that item Mrs .Clinton asked the Mayor if she understood him to have read from the company's returns to the government that a certain amount put down to a "sinking fund." So far as she. Mrs. Clinton was aware the company had no sinking fund. "1 only wish it had." and 1 think Mr. Mayor that you have really made a mistake. Ou looking over the government report again, the mayor read tbe item as "depreciation." Several others of the audience spoke including Mr. Dave Little aud Mr. Frank Partridge and Mrs. Ruth Richardson asked one or two questions, mostly In relation to patrons of the electric light system outside the city limits. Mr. Frank Partridge thought, the city should go very carefully into the matter before binding themselves and urged a lit le delay In the transactions so that more information could be given the ratepayers as to the aprpoximate cost of operating the light sysem and rates to be charged. The Mayor informed Mr. Partridge that with the information they had already received It was possible for the city to run the electric light system at a reduction of tweny-tlve per cent on the light charges and still make enough profit to take care of the principal and interest on the money KOZAK-AUMRY Kozak cloth is specially woven South Sea Island fibre—absolutely greaseless—chemically treated before and after weaving with vegetable waxes. Heat treated and seasoned for five weeks, tt will not lose its strength even if Indefinitely exposed to the atr. A NEW automobile, splashed and spattered, can be perfectly cleaned In a few moments. It must lie DRY. Use long, straight sweeps with Kozak cloth pad and pressure enough to remove dirt, dust and mud. Then use heavy pressure for any water stain spots. Thousands of automobile dealers ke<p new cars and demonstrators elean with Kozak cloths. Many individual owners don't care to drive dirty cars, but can't take time for washing. A dollar fifty spent fora Kozak will save §50 in washes. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE If you have not previously used it, you will not believe the statements about Kozak cloth. So, get a package and try Kozak ON APPROVAL. If for any reason, it is found unsatisfactory full price of One Dollar Fifty will be promptly refunded. SOLD ON APPROVAL Lang's Drug Store "It Pays to Deal at Lang's" they would have to borrow. I The Mayor saidthe plebiscite would I be taken on Monday, but since the I meeting it has been discovered that In compiling the by-law. a slight error ■ crept in. The times of taking the vote I of tbe ratepayers was stated in the by- i law to take place between the hours of nine in the forenoon and seven in j tlie afternoon instead of between tbo | hours of eight in the forenoon and | eight in the afternoon. Consequently ! the plebliscito cannot he tsken on j Monday as the by-law must be pub- ' lished correctly in two issues of the I local paper. Due notice will be given I in these columns of the date of the ! polls. | . Weddings Constable - Cessford I A wedding of local interest was solemnized on Wednesday of this week i at two o'clock in Victoria when the : Rev. James Hood joined together in holy matrimony Margaret (Peggy) i second daughter of Mrs. R. Cessford j of this city, and Mr. Arthur Constable I of Camp 3. Miss Mary Sutton acted 1 as bridesmaid and Mr. Rideout supported the groom. The happy couple j left immediately for a honeymoon trip ; of the sound cities and upon their re- | turn will make their home in Courtenay. To Revive Cricket In Canada (Saraa Canadian-Observer). Sir Montague Allan hay presented a cup for cricket wblch It Is intended shall be as keenly contested as tho Allan Cup that is emblematic of the amateur hockey championship of Canada. The idea in the mind of the donor is to encourage the game of cricket on the school playgrounds of the country. Nineteen years Is the age limit for teams competing for the trophy. Sir Montague, it is hoped, will achieve the results he seeks. Cricket is a line, manly game in which there is no place for conduct that is unsportsmanlike or ungentlemanly. It has traditions that no other game in the world possesses and the lad who has been reared to cricket never forgets Its lessons. Miss Phyllis Burroughs has returned to her duties at the Cumberland General Hospital after having a month sick leave. FOR QUICK NALK-One pair Chinchilla Rabbits, $r>.00, five young ones 8 weeks old, $1.00 eacch; one Belgian giant buck, 2 years old, $1.50; one pair of black Siberians, 2 years old, $4.50. Apply Matt Brown's Grocery. Cumberland. tf JOHN THOMSON General Contractor and Builder Builder ol' Cumberland's Premier Garage Plans and Estimates submitted for all classes oi* Buildings—no Job too large, none too small Phone 210, Courtenay. B.C. RILEY'S TRANSFER DAVE HUNDEN Haulage Contractor undertook all the hauling for this up-to-date building. COM, WOOD GENERAL HAULING | DELIEVING IN the future of Cumberland | Mr. Lloyd Geidt, of the Cumberland Motor j Works has had a most up-to-date Garage j and Service Station erected on the site of the old I Cumberland Motor Works, the oldest established j Garage in the district. The new Garage has a j frontage of 90 feet on Dunsmuir Avenue, is of j stucco finish and a great credit to the builder j Mr. John Thomson, of Courtenay. DOMINION TIRES ARE GOOD TIRES. We are Sole Agents. Central Builders' Supply | Courtenay j supplied material jj for this building j DOORS — WINDOWS — GYPROC j CEDAR LATHING j Try us for all sorts of building material. Phone 17 Courtenay C. H. Tarbell & Son Premier Hardware Merchants Cumberland Royston Lumber Co. DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS supplied all lumber for Cumberland's Premier Garage. Phone 1")9 Cumberland. Cumberland Motor Works invite yo uto call and see them at their New Building Service which has been the slogan in the past will still continue to be the firm's chief aim. LLOYD OE1DT W. GORDON Service Repairs SATISFACTION Phone 77 GUARANTEED Phone 77 Imperial Oil Company's Products only sold at the Cumberland Motor Works JOE IDIENS, Agent, Royston, B.C. ALL HARDWARE IN THE CUMBERLAND MOTOR WORKS NEW GARAGE SUPPLIED BY C. H. TARBELL & SON BE AN OWNER— have something _ _ _ _ 25 CYCLE — — — - John Thomson, Builder and Contractor, Courtenay CUMBERLAND MOTOR WORKS- - - - - Cumberland's Premier Garage and Service Station
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