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********* ****** "His Glorious Night" ************************* ***** Cumberland Islander WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. ********* at the Ilo-Ilo this week-end # ******—*. FORTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 17 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 19.10. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Heavy Traffic To And From Island ! For Easter Holiday Easter holiday travel to and from j Vancouver Island touched a new | high mark when crowded steamships carried thousands of holiday makers in all directions. Travel between Vancouver and Vancouver Island was extremely heavy and in creased service inaugurated over the holiday. With the increased boat service one would huve thought tha' no cause for complaint would have been heard. There are at least two prominent Cumlierland merchants who have or who were heard to he complaiining about the rotten C.P.R. service. These two Cumberlandera left early on Sunday morning with the iden of catching the 7 a.m. boat for Vancouver. They were very much surprised on going down to the wharf to be informed that there would be no boat for the mainland until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Absolutely disgusted and with hitter feelings against the transportation company the two business men along with their families registered at one of Nanaimo's hotels and prepared to get some sleep. Tliey wore told the room they had was one of the quietest in the hotel. Our friend says it was one of the noisiest it has ever been his lot to occupy. On top of all that, it is claimed thc hotel "soaked" them for the rent of the room, The result of the Easter vacation for our two Cumberland friends was a right "rotten'1 time—and all blamed to the C.P.R.- It is rather surprising that the big transportation company do nol advertise their Bailings from Nanaimo in one of the northern papers. It certainly would bo appreciated by a number of the residents. NOTICE OFF Quoiting Club Elect Officers CAME WITH HAPPY VALLEY PLAYERS CALLED OFF WATER WILL BE from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 27th Please Govern Accordingly Cumberland & Union Wator works Co., Ltd. ■•**.- * -*,<■***** Af * * V * * ** I * * +** ****** **■ Tax Rate Same As Last Year 9 MILLS GENERAL RATE; 18 MILLS SCHOOL RATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR CELEBRATION ARE PROGRESSING ! Arrangements for the big 2-lth oi* 1 May celebration are progressing very ! satisfactorily. The finance commit- 1 tee has been busy during the past i week and collections reported as j good. Tlie sports committee intend , meeting this coining week when it is quite likely the programme will lie drawn up. Al! other committees, Local Girl Died From Injuries LOCAL FAMILY VISITING IN NA- NAIMO SUFFER DEATH OF ■52?, DAUGHTER The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. J. Thoburn, Cumberland residents, who on Monday suffered the loss of their with the exception of thc grounds I ten-year-old daughter, Lavinia May committee, have been busy during j at Nanaiinn, under tragic circum- LOCAL PEOPLE IN EASTER WEDDINGS After much consideration and .speculation, the City Council decided on the tax .-ate for 1930 nt the regular meeting of the Council on Monday night. IIis Worship the Mayor was in the chair and Aide- men C. J. Parnham, J. Ledingham, W. Henderson, J. Williams and D. Bannerman present and a general discussion ensued with regard to the tax rate for the year. It was finally decided that the same mill rate be sl.ru c and IS mills school rate. The gen ! stances. i Mr. and Mrs. Thoburn and family | motored to Nanaimo on Saturday j accompanied by Mr. and Mr?. Ken- | mare, to spend Easter vacation. tbe week, making or arranging details of their activities. Mr, W, McLellan, Sr., who was chosen chairman of the grounds committee, has not yet named his helpers. As this is a most important committee and j Sometime on Saturday, the daught entails a lot of work on the Individ- of Mr. and Mrs. Thoburn was riding ual member, the chairman wanted a j a bicycle down a rather steep incline little more time before naming the j when she lost control, crashing into members of it. He wants to he sure j a post. The unfortunate girl was that his committee will be available pitched over the handle bars and re- for duty on the 2-lth and in one orl ceived terrible injuries. She was two instances a day or two before j rushed with all speed to the Na- the celebration. Just how the sports committee will draw up their programme has not yet ''"'' " .L^a.™ lHQ\h"en lea™ed. but m »ra <*"iven t0 understand that the cricketers, foot- are all eral and school nito by-laws received; 1>al](Jr8> baseballerSi (|Uoiters Great disappointment was shown by the Cumberland quoiters on Saturday last when it war, learned th'jt the Happy Valley players would no; be in town to play the locals in ;. game of quoits. There was only one Happy Valley man present and he offered to play a Cumberlander. J. Williams was the chosen of the locals to play Alex Wain, but the Happy Valley man could not make the grade, finishing up on the short end of an 11-5 score. After the various games on Saturday last nt the King George courts. a short meeting was held when W. Mossey, J. Derbyshire aud T. Carney were appointed to make arrangements for games for the coming season. This Saturday the committee have arranged for a double open handicap, player nnd novice to be drawn together, with the first game to'be pitched at 12 o'clock. Entrance fee will be 25c and good prizes will be given the winners. Anyone desirous of joining the club should hand in their names to one of thc committee at the courts on Saturday noon. ACCIDENTAL DEATH VERDICT OF JURY The inquest held on Tuesday before Coroner John Conway on the death of Victor Nyman, a Swedish logger, who died in the Cumberland General Hospital, from effects of injuries received whilst following his occupation us a faller in the woods near Bowser, returned a verdict of accidental death. Dr. MacNaughton gave evidence to show that deceased received savers internal injuries and suffered greatly from shock. The unfortunate man, who was only twenty-four years of age had been in the country one year. Tbe jury was composed of Messrs, A. Mac- kinnon (foreman), \V. P. Symons, B. Wilcock, G. Spencer, D. McLean and F. Partridge. final reading and were adopted. There was very little business before thc council and only two com-i municstions, one from the secretary, of the Cumlx rland General Hospital notifying the council that the $1,0001 from the city in lieu of the 70c per] patient day wa.s satisfactory to tho. hospital board. Thc other communication received was from Mr. Bert Davies, who informed the council that he had taken over the business carried on by the late Mr. Joe Reece and applied for a lease of water frontage at Lake Cumberland Park site and signified his willingness to act as caretaker for the park site. As negotiations are not yet completely settled with regard Lo the timber nt the park area, it was felt that Mr. Da\ies letter was a little premature and the communication was ordered to be filed. Satisfactory reports were tendered bv the chairman of the vaiious anxious to have a branch of the respective sports named put on. If the collections warrant tho giving of prizes for all these sports, all well and good, and if not, which branch of the sports named is to be omitted? Well Known Man Dies At Church James Street Succumbs Stroke While Singing To A tragic incident marred the Easter service nt United church Sunday. Dur ling the singing of the cantata, "Christ i and His .Soldiers", James Street, mem- ! ber of the choir, was stricken, and had ] to be helped to the vestry, where he I lapsed into an unconscious condition i from which he did not recover, but I died at four in the morning at St. Jos- committees, but thc board of health eph's hospital. chairman reported one case of scar-(The choir carried on with its work, let fever since the last meeting. |but was under a tension which pre- Alderman Ledingham on behalf of vented fuU Justicc beln8 done to the the fire wardens reported the arrival |sin^ Which had been so earnestly of the new fire truck and stated thai. whQ was nQt Jn ^ ^ so fer as bo could Uot. ^^U*^^ -^ lJwed fli; ihe-way ,luia acquisition to the Cumberland Vnl-[Demmin Island ln a smajj boat to bD unteer Fire Department gave greattpresent at the service, and had eaten satisfaction. It was brought to the a good meQi arter arriving. Tlie exer- attention of the Couneil that Mr. R. tion may have brought on the seizure C. Lang had, for some years past, which ended his life so suddenly. Dr. kept the first aid boxes of the Fire I McKee, who was in the church, did all Department filled nnd in good order. ] that could bo done to help the suf He had donated a first uid box for ferer the new fire truck and the city clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation to Mr .Lang for his very generous action. An application ' from the finance committee of the 24th of May celebration for a donation was favorably received, the sum of $150.00 being voted. Nanaimo Coal For South America At a meeting rjf the Church committee of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the successor of the Rev. E. O. Robathan, who has been transferred to Chemainus was discussed. The Archdeacon was present aud the Rev. T. L. Hipp was suggested as successor. Tbe Rev. Mr. Hipp, as far as could be ascertained, bad travelled extensively in Eangland and Australia and will in all probability be ordained about the first of May. At the present time, however, it is not quite certain whether the Rev. Hipp will come to Cumberland, but announcement will he made as soon as all details are completed. C. H. Gordon, of Vancouver, representative of the American Type Founders Co., Limited, was a business visitor to Cumberland on Fri-j day. Vancouver, April 19.—British Columbia coal is starting a move Lo Callao for use in that city and for distribution to other parts of the west coast of South America according to word received today from officials of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. at Nanaimo. This development in export trade from Vancouver Island mines is re- received with satisfaction here, indicating as it doos that the market for the coal mines is broadening. The Latin-American Line MS. Childar arrived at Nanaimo Saturday In load a first consignment of what is expected to be a steady flow of conl from there to Callao. Tho Childar will load 800 tons, and it is believed similar shipments will follow in regular order to the South American west coast. Besides the widow, a son and two daughters survive, all residing on Denman Island. A native of Staffordshire. England. Mr. Street came to Canada twenty- five years ago settling first in Winnipeg. Twenty years ago he came to the coast and was employed as master mechanic at the Colliery shops at Union Bay and later for the Comox Logging Company at Headquarters. He was also lighthouse keeper at Yellow Rock for some time, which he abandoned owing to the health of his wife, to take up farming on Denme.n Island. Since the flrst of March he had been employed as mechanic at the provincial government road office here. He was an active member of Cumberland Lodge No. 26, A. F. & A. M„ and the funeral is being held to-morrow (Wednesday) atternoon under the auspices of the Cumberland lodge at Denman Island. Lectures - Pictures On Forestry Shown K. C. WILES, OF COURTENAY, ALSO SPOKE TO APPRE- CIATIVE AUDIENCE naimo General Hospital, where in spite of all that medial skill and kind attention could do. she died on Monday nighty The deceased was ten years and eight months old and very popular with her school friends in Cumberland. Besides her sorrowing parents, she loaves to mourn her loss, one brother and one sister. The funeral of Lavinia May Thoburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Thoburn, Cumberland, took placo Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the D. .1. Jenkins' Ltd. funeral parlors, under the auspices of the Juvenile Foresters, Court Pride ,of the West, Canon HiLchcox officiating. The hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee" was sung at the service hold in the chapel. Mrs. F, Woolet conducted the burial service of the Lodge ritual at the graveside when the hymn "Lead Kinaly Light" was sung. There was a good attendance of friends and fellow lodge members to pay their last respect to the deceased. Interment was in tho Nanaimo Cemetery. The honorary pall-bearers were Sisters F. Woolet, M. Holliday, J. Gilchrist, .1. Dunn, M. Gunnis and M. Harris. The active pall-bearers being E. Johnston, S, Krall, M. Krall N. Stephenson. The floral tributes wore gratefully acknowledged as follow*, : Pillow—Mamma, Daddy, Robbie and Edna. Basket—Peggy Fryers, Cross—Aunt Maggie and Uncle Willie (Vancouver); Cousins Willie and Bobbie Wood, Vancouver, Juvenile Foresters Court Pride of the West and Committee. Wreath;*—Mr. and Mrs. M. Brod- erick, Women's Auxiliary Holy Trinity Church, Cumberland Anglican Church Sunday School, Cumlierland Juvenile Boy Foresters, Court of Honor No. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Cussworth and family., Mr. MeKie and family. Sprays—Hor Sunday School teacher, Mrs. L. II. Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, Cumberland; Mr. Magnus Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pashley, Mr. and Mrs. Beveridge, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brooks, Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mr.s. Jas Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Jones, and Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Cus- worth and family, Mr. and Mrs. J Hardcastle, Mr. and Mrs. A. Daker, {Cumberland, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ken- mare Cumberland). Mr. and Mrs. D. Jolley and Wilfred, (Vancouver). Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fraser, Mr. ami Mrs. Ed. Fryer, Mrs. Brown and Mrs, Stevenson (Cumberland), Mrs. C. Dunn ami Gertie, Mr. and Mrs. C. Buttress Sr., (Cumberland), Mr. and Mi's. J. Lawrence anil Mrs. Hopper, (Vancouver), Mr. and Mrs. Minto, (Cumberland), Mr. and Mrs. E. Roberts nnd Dorothy (Cumberland), Chrissie Strachan (Cumberland), Cumberland Renew No. 17, W.B.A., Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Stacey (Cumberland), Mr. and Mrs. W. Moncrijf (Cumlierland), Mr. and Mrs. Brooks. Matenle.v - Bates A very pretty Easter wedding was solemnized on Monday last when the Rev. Father Beaton united in marriage at the Roman Catholic Church, Teresa Elizabeth .eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bates, West Cumberland, und Peter Raymond Malenley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mat- enloy, of Vancouver. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming an a modish frock of brown fiat crepe made in tbe new higher waisted style with flared skirt and bolero jacket, relieved by a cream colored vestee. Miss Elsie DoRoche of Vancouver, was bridesmaid, wearing a pretty ensemble in blue shades. Mr. Andrew Bates acted as best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome handbag, to the bridesmaid, a bracelet, and lo tlu- best man, gold cuff links. In the evening a reception in hon or of the newly married couple was held nt the bome of the bride, West Cumberland. Spring flowers were effectively u s e d throughout the rooms and Mr. and Mrs. Matenley received the good wishes of their friends. Mrs. Bates assisted her daughter in receiving the guentst, Mr. and Mrs. Malenley left on Tuesday morning for Vancouver, where they will make their home. | NEWLYWEDS ON j HONEYMOON TOUR William James Horwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Horwood, England, and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. S. Horwood, Cumberland, who is well known throughout this district, is spending a short holiday hero in the course of a honeymoon lour. Mr. Horwood married April 10th, Miss Ellen Morris, daughter of Mr. James Morris, England. Tho wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. H. Dil- bey, Siilar, tiie Rev. A. Garlick, of Creston being the officiating clergyman. After a tour of the Island the uewlyweds will make their home in the interior of B. C, YOU CAN'T KID BROADWAY On New York's dazzling driveway there's more entertainment on tap pei1 square inch than on any other street in the world. The crowds that throng the Great White Way day and night can afford to be choosey about the shows they pay i nm| conci8e manner to see because there are so many ofl tbem. Pre-release pictures, legitim-j porestry Association. D. Abrahamson, representing the Canadian Forestry Association has boon in the district during the past two weeks and on Wednesday night . , .. , ,. t. i, i ? LARGE ATTENDANCE I at the Anglican Hall showed seven reels of film which woro exception-'A1 TRAP SHOOTING ally good. The lecturer was intro-l There was a good gallery of spec- duced by Mayor Alex Maxwell and i tutors at the weekly shoot of the n short talk given hy Mr. Abraham- members of the Cumberland Rod son. nnd Oun Club nt the Club's traps There was a very appreciative au-'on the Courtenay road, Sunday last, dienee present and both Mr. Abra-I Competition was fairly keen with L. hamson and Mr. K. C. Wiles were j Frelone, J. Gordon ami Ben Horbury listened to with a great deal of in-j topping the scores. Following are forest. The latter in a very clenrjthe scores of the shooters; twenty- outlined the! five birds being shot at: aims nnd objects of the Canadian | L. Frelone. 21 j J. Gordon, 21; B ate drama, vaudeville, night club —even a flea circus; they're a! there. Yet tho one show that packs j Horbury, 21; J. II. Cameron, 10; T. During the tour of tbe Forestry j Baker. IK; P. Francoili, 18; V. Bono nr this year, n new departure has. 17; W. McLellan, 17; J. Murdock, een made, the appointing of public' 141 B. Wilcock 1-1; J. Bono. 18 . chool boys, one for each district, as; n from early morning 'til midnight j junjor fire wardens. Each boy will i -lack Monoghan and Wally Brake, tho amusement world's newest j ,,e(.0jve a badge and will co-operate! two members of the famous Cumber- in the teaching of forest conserva- j land United football team of a few tion. Owing to the holliduys at the | years ago, wbo left Cumberland for Woodfibre, have signed for the North -sensation—the News Reel Theatre —where Fox Movietone News is shown. In the News Reel Tlicatrc | sclioolsiilt appointments in this dis- hard-boiled New Yorkers stand four trjct have not yet been made. For deep enthralled by the Movietone Cumberland, Willie Cloutier was ap- entcrtaininent of a programme "f | pointed and he will receive his badge nothing hut ncwsrecls. Fox Movie- 0f office in the near future, tone News has shown blase Broadway something new under the sun. " And Broadway bas accepted a now | tone News Reels every Monday, institution. Cumberlanders can see Fox Movie Shore United fo series. * Alex. Hender an operation t couver Generi good progrei the Connaught Cup rson, wbo underwent > his knee in the Van- 1 Hospital is making but it will be two or Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ho-j three months before be will be iihh llo Theatre. to leave tbe mainland institution. Hevis - Kiivela A wedding of much interest locally was solemnized Monday evening at 7:30 in the manse of First Unite! Church, Nanaimo, hy Rev. Mr. Anderson, when Miss Vienna Kdvela, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mis. Matt Kivela, Chase River, became the bride of Mr. James Bevis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Bevis, Milton St. Miss Elsie Bevis, sister of the groom was bridesmaid, while the groom was supported by his In-other. Mr. "Sandy" Bevis of Vancouver. Following the ceremony a supper was laid at the home of hte groom's parents for friends nnd relatives of the contracting parties, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. In honor of the occasion, which was also the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Bevis, station CJOR of Vancouver, in then- last Monday's program broadcast dedicated several beautiful numbers The groom is exceptionally well known in Cumberland, residing here for a number of years, prior to moving with his parents to Nanaimo. He attended the Cumberland Public School, afterwards being employed at the local mines. His many friends here will wish bim all luck and happiness for the future. Harry Taylor, a member of the Cumberland Cricket team leaves tomorrow for Victoria en route to England. The popular Harry intends to visit New Zealand and Australia on his way home and leaves Victoria on April the 30th. St. Andrews To Play Locals GAME WILL START AT 2 P.M SUNDAY Word was received late on Thuurs- day afternoon that, tbe St. Andrew, team of. Powell River would be over on Sunday to play the local Eagles' team in an exhibition game of soccer. The St. Andrews boys ure reputed to be a real good aggregation and the local Eagles, improved considerably during the past few weeks are expected to give the Paper town hoys an interesting game. As the expenses of the visitors have been guaranteed, and thoy are rather heavy, the executive of the Cumberland Eagles appeal for tbe support of every fan in the district. The game will start promtly at 2.00 o'clock, which will give the visitors ample timo to dress and catch their bont nt Union Bay after the game. The local executive is trying to arrange for a train to transport thc crowd, which it is expected will come over with the footballers from Union Bay. High School Sports On May The 3rd Sports Meet Arranged For Early Date On Lewis Park (iruunds | Say Election Date Definitely Fixed By*Government Ottawa,: April 23.— (Special to the Islander)—Barring unlooked for developments in Parliament the House will be dissolved in June and a general election held either on August 26 or September 3. While definite and authoritative announcement is never made until the eve of dissolution the decision has been taken. Liberal members in many instances have returned to their homes for the Easter Recess and have announced the proposed dates. Objection to them bas boon raised on the grounds that they will throw the late campaign and polling into the active harvest season. No time, however, meets the convenience of everyone. It is possible that if any change is made it will be to advance | the appeal to July. Tbe budget now appears to be thc main issue upon which the Government will ask for support, If, on presentation late this month, it awakens any widespread and favorable enthusiasm the Government muy decide not to wait until its popularity wanes beforo the appeal is made. The Finance Minister, while his colleagues are enjoying tho vacation is busily engaged in putting the finishing touches on his budget. Up to date the Prime Minister is the only one familiar with its general contents. After the recess the other ministers will be permitted to review it and to offer suggestions. Then, probably on May 1 Mr. Dunning will present it. That is his hope, provided too many amendments nre not determined upon when the full cabinet dissects it. An interesting sidelight on political developments is confirmation by the Prime Minister of the Government's intention to adopt proportional representation in the cities. This step was conclusively forecast nearly two months ago, whon its operation was explained. Conservatives will make every endeavour to block the move which, they claim, will give the Government at le-ist five more metropolian seats than they now hold. Town Topics The Misses Sadie Brown and Gwen Emily left on Wednesday morning for Vancouver. Miss Brown will visit with her sister Mrs. Charles Hltchens who has just been successfully operated cm in Vancouver. Her many friends in Cumberland will be glad to know she is progressing very satisfactorily. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hougb :'-;it Easter in Cumberland with Mrs. Harrison, mother of Mrs. Hough. Mr. Hough returned to the Capital on Wednesday morning's stage. Mr. and Mrs. C. McDonald and Alex. Mrs, R. McNeil and Barbara motored to Nanaimo on Monday, returning the same day. Mr. and Mrs. ! family of Aberdeei on Tuesday on a Returning on Thu accompanied by who will visit in Mrs Abe Thomson and Wash., arrived dt to parents. day, they were W. Shearer deoti. Great interest is being evinced in the forthcoming sports meet at Lewis Park, Courtenay, on Saturday, May 3rd. No fewer than seven schools are to be represented unless in tlie meantime some schouls cannot make the grade. The schools to be represented are, Tsolum. Comox. Cumberland. Courtenay. Powell Kiver, Ladysmith, Qualicum and Port Alberni. Four gold tin dais huve bcen contributed by F, J. Burde, managing director of the Vancouver Daily Province; B. C. Nicholas, editor of the Victoria Dally Timrs, and the third by Thomas Oraham, Conservative! candidate for Comox-Alberni. One other has to be provided, but tlie secretary, G. A. Lundie, has no doubt that lt will be fort li coming. Local people in a most generous way have been subscribing for the silver and bronze medals, of which altogether 48 arc to be contested for. The management of the Victoria Daily Colonist has donated a silver cup for relay races for boys and Mr, Shenstone, principal ol tlie Cumberland high school, hits provided another, Two others have still to bc provided, Iiowever, but the secretary believes that these will be forthcoming. The meet will be opened by Mayor Maclntyre, and his good lady will distribute the prizes nt the conclusion ol the sports. The Court nay high scliool Miss Nellie McLean of Aberdeen girls are to brew lea on the ground; is visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. Hunden. , and sell ice cream, candies, etc. It Is • • * ! expected that the hoys' band will con- Miss Ivy Prow left on Wednesday : tribute to the pleasure of the after- for Calgary on a visit to her brother, noon. Sport. will begin at 2:00 p.m. ■ - • 'sharp, a.', there i.. .i big list ol events Douglas Partridge, B.A., has com- to be run oQ pleted the Education ('nurse at the' Robert J. Fllberg, upon being in- University of British Columl is visiting his parents, Mr. ar Frank Partridge, I Mi- Mr. S. W. B. d'Esterre Elk Hotel, Comox, has roturne spending the winter in the W s and Europe. -f th- I after! The rably. little Mrs, horn' 1 j formed by Mr. Lundie that sonic of i(j the boys in one of thi high .schools were finding It difficult to finance the {purchase ot running shoes has very generously donated 126.00 to tlie fund. i Mr. Fllberg's cheque has been forwarded to the school principal con- 1 In" cerned The act mil arrangements on the 'ground aie in the capable hands of laughter of tbe Rev. J. Ronald Lyons, principal of the Tso- Ilewitt who Is confined j'lum high school Alderman Ball, with n mild attack of [chairman of ine parks committee, is is progressing very fav- making it his business to get the i ground nt Lewis Park tu as good con- • • • ditlon as possible lor the day. This is Colonel David Carnegie, of Lon- !on, England, will be the guest of honor of the Comox District Can- :m Club at a supper in the Elk Hotel, Comox, on Monday, April 28 nt 0.30. The distinguished Colonel will address tbe club, taking for hia subject, "The Issues at the London Naval Conference," Celebrate 25th Anniversary The home of Mrs. W. Davis, Minto was the scene of a jolly gathering on Sunday evening, April 20, the occasion being tho 25th Anniversary of the wedding of Mr .und Mrs. D. Morgan. The room wns tastefully decorated with tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, while a two-tier wedding cake occupied a prominent position. Following -a mock wedding in which Mr. and Mrs. Morgan acted as bride and groom, Mrs. II. Jackson bridesmaid, Mr. Scott Morgan best man and Mrs. Covert ably carried out the duties of minister. After thc ceremony Mr. J. Davis on behalf of those present presented Mr. and Mrs. Morgan with a silver pyrex meat dish, silver casserol, silver pie plate and server, also a set of carvers. Mr. Simms of Courtenay presented the guests of honor with a set of silver vases; Mr. Irving Morgan's gift was a chest of silver and Mr. and Mrs. C. Morgan's gift was a silver tea service. Mr. and Mrs. T. Morgan presented Mr. ami Mrs. Morgan with a silver cake dish. The hostess served a boutl'ot supper featured by tbe cutting of the wedding cake. The singing of "They Are Jolly Good Fellows", and "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close one of the joliost gatherings held in Minto. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. II. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Covert, Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis, Mr .and Mrs. W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A ,G. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. .1 .Williams. Mr. and Mrs. R. Tolman, Mr. ond Mrs. C. Morgan, Mrs. S. Davis. Miss Bertha Taylor, Mr. R, Delancy of Cumberland and Mr. and Mrs, Calnan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wain, Mr. and Mrs. Whit worth, Mr and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hutton. Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan. Mrs. J. Monks, sr., Mrs. T. Wil- Hams, Mrs. M. Piercy, Mr. N. Harvey Mr. S Williams, Messrs, Irving and Scott Morgan, Mr. Martin McLaughlin, Miss Winnie Calnan of Minto and Mr. and Mrs. Baikie of Cmr- lenay. the last sports ■'flutter'1 before the examinations in June, and it is hoped tint the people of the valley will roll; up en masse to make the event success. Thomas Graham left m a business trip to pi south end of the Island, Dr. Douglas Sutherland, who recently underwent an operation in the I Vancouver General Hospital and who j suffered a relapse is reported to be m Monday making a little progress towards rc- ints at the j covery. Mrs. Sutherland is remain- ' ing in Vancouver to be wilh her son. and ODDFELLOWS TO ATTEND UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY Union Lodge No. 11, LO.O.F. Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 22 will attend tbe evening service at Cumberland United Church this Sunday at 7 o'clock. The musical part of the service will be in charge of Mr. Tom Lewis, baritone of Nanaimo and be will be assisted by Mrs. Drysdale and Miss Martin, sopranos and Miss Lythgoe, contralto, and Mr. Robert Husband, tenor, ■ PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER KR1DAY. APRIL 25th. 1080. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND. 1 EDWARD W. BICKLE COL. VILLIERS' DEFENSE IT SEEMS it is as futile to indict a whole industry as we long ago learned it was impossible to indict a nation. Col. Charles Villiers, active head of the coal mining industry of Vancouver Island, has jv..*t been explaining why that Is so. He and his management have been subjected to much criticism lately and some of it at least was certainly not very intelligent. It comes to this, that if the Island coal industry were depressed, as undoubtedly it is, at the same time that the coal industry in most other places were flourishing, then it would bo necessary to look for causes peculiar to tbe Island industry. The fact, on the contrary, is that the bituminous coal industry is everywhere depressed. It is the same here, the same in Croat Britain, the same in the United States, The industry is up against a revolution, technical and economical. The end of it is not yet. Tiie end of it is impossible to foresee. Meanwhile it helps nothing at ail to taik as if coal mining managers, alone in a world of intelligent industrialists, were unintelligent and reactionary and helpless. What is the picture of his industry, as displayed by Col, Villiers? Broadly speaking, it is the picture of -in obi, established industry, onco a. virtual monopoly in its field, now confronted with the growing competition of a different, and for some purposes a superior product. Coal, so far—at any rate, bituminous coal—bas not been able to meet the competition of crude petroleum. Fuel oil imported into British Columbia displaces 75'J.- 1100 tons of coal a year which would be otherwise dug from tbe coal mines of Vancouver Island and tbo Crows Nest. Col. Villiers tells us that his mines are equipped and manned for a yearly output of a million and a quarter tons. As late as 1SJ2JS, tbey actually produced more than that. Now they are producing a little less than a million tons. Another way of putting it is that population of 5000 people on the Island have bcen displaced as full-time wage earners and their dependents by the competition of fuel oil. That, of course, is the real picture of depression in the coal industry. The answer of Col. Villiers to the charge that this depression is referable to somo peculiar lack of intelligence in the management of coal mining on the Island is a comparison of tbe Island industry with that of the world at large. That comparison shows that the Island industry is doing at least us welt ,und very often a great deal hotter, than the soft coal industry in Europe aud the United States. Col. Villiers seems to realize something that is hidden from certain of his critics. lie realizes that it is no use to tell the householder, the apartment owner, the hotel- keeper, the manufacturer, the ship owner, that they should all stick to coal fuel and eschew fuel oil. Until | these people, tht consumers of fuel in the world, are 1 shown that it is more economical to use coal than oil, until they are shown that there is a positive economy in the use of coal fuel, they will go on transforming! their coal furnaces into oil furnaces. In the long run. i it is no more use to tell a Vancouver householder tint he ought to be patriotic and burn Nanaimo coal, than it would be to tell the British admiralty, for instance, that it ought to be patriotic and give up its oil-firing on battleships, and go back again to the use of Welsh anthracite. Similarly, there is no use scolding thc men of the eoal industry as if they wore rather less intelligent than the rest of the world's industrialists. They ar..- working on the project of pulverized coal. They are trying hard to solve the problem of Coal-into-Oil. If thoy can succeed in the latter case—and there are high hopes of ultimate success—it will umount to another industrial revolution in our time, and coal will resume tbat old kingship in the material processes of our civilization from which it has lately been suffering deposition. —Daily Province. COAL IMPORTS AND UNEMPLOYMENT THE PROGRESSIVE City of Lethbridge is in the centre of a eoal field and one of the chief concerns of the mayor is to extend the market for this product. At the recent Unemployment Conference at Winnipeg, Mayor Barrowman of Lelhhridgo introduced the following resolution: "Whereas: It is estimated thnt there is a market for industrial or bituminous coal in the Province of Manitoba of approximately 500,000 tons; "And whereas: 100,OOt tons of this coal is supplied from the United States, and only 10.000 tons from thc Canadian mines; "And whereas: Statements have been made by responsible individuals that American coal producers were dumping West Virginia coal into Winnipeg at less than production and transportation costs, in order to keep Alberta coal out of Eastern markets; "And whereas: The importation of United States coat contributes to the unemployment in Manitoba by put ting out of employment railway employees, mechanics and commercial workers; and "Whereas: If the condition as outlined here are correct, they present a serious menace to the eoal mining industry in Western Canada, and is an important factor- in adding to the unemployment situation in the coal fields of Alberta; "Therefore be it resolved: That this Conference called for the purpose of considering unemployment, makt- representations to the Federal Government requesting an immediate investigate i into the charges of dumping United States coal into Western Canada." The resolution did not receive a favorable hearing. As long as unemployment conferences lack the common sense not only to indorse but to work for early action on such a practical suggestion as that of Mayor Barrowman, so long we imagine will the vexed problem of unemployment continue unsolved—B.C. Municipal News, HEALTH SERVICE ofthe Canadian Medical Association Questions concerning Health, addressed to the Canadian Medical Association, 1S4, College St., Toronto, will be answered personally by correspondence. BREAST-FEEDING that there is no other factor of such great importance to the health of babies as natural feeding. If every infant were to be brea?t-fed, at regular hours, the problems of infant hygiene would be well on the way to solution. It is tho right of the child to receive tbe food intended for him, and it is the mother's pleasurable duty to see that he gets it. Social Evening by Lady Foresters Cumberlard. April 21 .—The Lady Foresters entertained at the close of their regular meeting lust Thursday evening: at a well attended whist drive, twelve tables being in play. Following the serving of enjoyable refreshments tbe prize winners at cards were announced as follows: Lr.dies, first, Mrs. Minto The Fire Truck By far the most important arrival in town last week, was that of His Excellency, The Fire Truck, C.V.F.D. Though too late to meet him at the portals of the city, wo believe that His Excellency was properly received. Tho town turned out en masse to pay respects; providing their respect by keeping at a distance until he had made a halt before his future resilience, "The Hall." Standing thore with a some what I florid countenance, embarassed perhaps at the attention of the multitude he surveyed his tenantry, He gazed upon thom with the cold al-, oofness of the great; though it is reported that His Excellency can warm up on occasion. Members of the City Council, the' lire department, and the children i paid him fitting tribute. Whether' lho children sang O, Canada, wc are not sure, though probably, as they were making quite enough noise. Nor could we be certain if His Worship the Mayor read an illuminated Z] Mr. and Mrs. James Parntt, from 11 Victoria, arrived on a visit Friday last I to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horwood. An | breast-fed. .* j enjoyable week-end was spent in the There is less sickness, thore are , . ., , .. . . | valley. They returned to Victoria on j f d thfi th e ■ f ts when half way down the street, prov- Monday. ing himself more human, by thus courting admiration; looking the j from j^a island to spend Easter hoi- while a little shy and red around his j idays with her parents. Miss Harrlgan arrived Saturday Ernest Melbourne, of Campbell Riv- Mrs, Calnan and Miss Calnan left on I bonnet—and no wonder—for the praises poured upon him would make I er> apent the week-end at the home ol one born to purple turn bright red.! Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harrlgan. But now, nonsense aside ,we as A. Smith, principal of the school, townspeople can not be too grate- Wt Friday for Vancouver to spend ful to, or proud of, a volunteer fire Easter with his family, deportment that can raise, the funds i for Buch h magnificent asset, with-1 ?aturd_a7 i°r *?^.*^,I*n00UV"r out ever descending upon the tax payers for aid—yet it is the taxpayer who will benefit in case of flru. Despite that much discussed letter written in protest ut the purchase (and was that letter penned by some over-insured person, resentful at the activity of such an efficient fire do- who so fortunate to be naturally fed. It can be stated with confidence' To nurse her baby is the first duty of every mother. Fat is required to build up fatty tissues, and to provide energy ond heat; carbo-hy-! drates (sugar) are required for the I same purposes; proteins ore needed! to build the tissues of the body. I These elements are present in mothers' milk and are there found in proportion suitable to the infant and in a form that makes for easy digestion, Mothers' milk is a perfect baby food because it is perfectly adapted to serve as nourishment for the baby. It is much easier to nurse her infant thnn it is for ber to prepare I Freeburn; second, Mrs. B. Hund artificial feeding properly. To pie-j men, first, Mr. Smith; second, Mrs. pure feeding takes a great deal of i Hutchinson, substituting. time because of the amount of care; - - -—— — ■ ■ -— -~ which must be given to cleaning bottles and utensils, and to making the frequent changes necessary to adopt the feedings to tho needs of the growing child. Breast-milk is sterile. There is no danger of disease germs being picked up and spread by its use. It carries with it to the infant some protection against the communicable diseases. Success in nursing depends upon a determination to do it. A half-hearted attempt, with an idea that it will meet failure, generally does lead to failure. Even if it is not possible to completely nurse tho child, breast-feeding should not be given up, because even the smallest amount of breast-milk is of real value to the baby. Breast-feeding is often given up because of a mistaken idea that the child is not thriving, or that he would do better on some artificial feeding. It is a serious responsibility tn wean a child because it takes away from him what he needs most. It is true that infants arc often brought up successfully on artificial feedings, hut taking it by and large, the strongest, healthiest babies arc *tym ii^w m/^>» »*^*w<^^ftMW^^^»<y^*» ^^*j^ Great Try These Recipes! No milk equals that from our own Fraser Valley for any recipe, and that is the milk you buy in l3onimi Charles Milk "Made in B.C." St THE BORDEN CO. LIMITED VANCOUVER Ptisate at*ntj mo tt«a Rmcipn Book. NAME Lumbe kJCUC? • • • [Effective at Once] Quarter Million Feet In Various Sizes and Grades With Following Prices While They Last. . .. All N'o. 1 Common Grade 100,000 feet 1 x 6" Shiplap, dry ,".0,000 20,000 20,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 1 x 8" or 10" Shiplap, dry 2 x 4" to 12' $15.00 S1S.00 !"—8' and lunger, dressed $15.00 l1 •>' x 5" to 12"—6' and longer Kough $15.00 1 x 4" Flooring $15.00 1 x 4" Dressed $15.00 2 x 4", 2 x 6", 2 x 8", 2 x 10" and 12" Dressed or Sized, in random lengths $15.00 t * . i to spend the Easter holidays. 1 "Tho Hall" His Lordship; who, with bis clear toned help mate his siren, I is ever ready for active service. Long live His Excellency the Fire iddress, but perhaps this was un-1 Truck and to bis able body-guard— necessary in view of the illumination long life—and much good luck. His Excellency will receive later on; }\, H. S. and illuminated addresses also, if ht- live not up to expectation. After being made thoroughly and! Sl,eclal Easter services with »PP">- cordially welcome, II is Excellency Fanny Bay Miss Mildred Larson, of Clayoquot, and Miss Myrtle Larson, of Vancouver, spent the week-end with their parents here. Miss L. Grant, of Victoria, is spend* partment?) we fool a greater secur-:ing Easter wek in Fanny Bay. ity from the tragedy and loss by fire,! Mrs. A. G. Walker has returned after knowing that there is resident at'a few days visit to Victoria. Mrs. H. L. Bailey, of Prince Rupert, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P, Larson. Miss Milla Walker left on Sunday to spend the Easter holidays with relatives in Victoria. W. Laldlaw and J. Davis, of the I NOW! I (| Manufacturers New Low Price on GAINADAY ELECTRIC WASHERS Chemainus Lumber Co.. have resumed their work here. Two games of basketball were played on Denman Island Tuesday evening. The Fanny Eay and Denman Island I I 1 1 1 i I became less distant, and answered his ov'ation in a manly rumbling voice. liis words were unintelligible enough to have been the hot air explosions of a politician, though we believe His Excellency to have a better platform tban most politicians but in spite of thi- Inaudibility of his j words, His Excellency seemed im-1 pressivc, and while still talking, j slowly turned and sauntered down [ the street; tho crowd following close upon hia (w)hecls to catch his utterances. Ab he majestically sailed down Dunsmuir avenue, the various shops J automatically emitted their owners till every doorway resembled an ornamental barometer, poping oul a Iii- ! tie man as the glass begins to rise, j Even the liquor control entrance j was Eor the moment uncontrolled, and yet so great was the public enthusiasm, that not a thirsty soul sought shelter in this doorway. IIis Bxceltency came to a stop prlate music were held in Holy Trinity Anglican and tho Cumberland TJn- [girls' score was 18-10 in favor of Fanned churches on Easter Sunday. The ny Bay. The Buckley Bry men's team edifices were tastefully decorated with . wa.s less successful and lost to Den seasonable .spring flowers, 'man. 24-18. DR. W. BRUCE (iOKI)ON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. Qmjberlai)< Hotel • Comimrciol • HemJguarurs HaU* ; Hiai'inahlc ' Accomodation The Beit Booms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. 15th Annual Production of thc Playera1 Club of University of B.C. 'Friend Hannah' (By Paul Kester) "Touches nf Farce" "Exquisite Moments of Pathos" "Eyes nre dazzled by Colorfulness of Scenes" Coming to Gaiety Theater Thursday, May 1 Reserved Scats $1.00 General Admission 75c. Sent Plan at Free Press Office. i $169.50 GAINADAY is thc Long-Life, Trouble-Proof Machine, because it has the following features:— limken Roller Bearings. 1-Piece Copper Tub Is Vibrationless. No internal Mechanism, and a host of other features too numerous to mention. ABSOLUTELY UNCONDITIONALLY TERMS Terms to Suit Your Budget. On Sale by Cumberland Electric Lighting Company Limited iseaaia Miscellaneous: No. 2 Common 20,000 feet 1 x 4" to 12" and 2 x 4 to 12", rough or dressed in random lengths $12.00 CULLS—Odd Sizes Consisted ns Follows: 15,000 feet 1 x 4" to 12", 2 x2" to 12", 3 xS" to 12", 4 x 4" and 6 x 6". Rough and Dressed, Random Lengths $ 8.00 The Royston Lumber Co. Limited Office 159, Cumberland -PHONES— Night Call 134X Courtenay UWl>'~'Wlr~»Wfr~-->Wk'-'»Wb' ■ mr*/*,*. woJlr-^x^—wB STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX MAXWELL, Proprietor. Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Pinno Storage if desired. Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co., Ltd. ESTIMATES C1VEN ON ALL PLUMBING AND REPAIR WORK. Phone 75 A. B. CLINTON, Manager. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. ff f""r"«rfr*fffffff.-.-/^fr*f^rfff/r»ftr^*«>/Mi<n^j Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive PROMPT ATTENTION David Hunden, Jr. COAL — GENERAL HAULING — of all descriptions WOOD WARNING! It haa been brought to our attention very forcibly that patrons of the barber shops have ceased to visit the barber for fear of infectious diseases such as Barber's Itch, Eczema, Acne, etc. Don't take chances when your health and family are at stake'. Our sanitary methods protect you and you are absolutely safe when you visit The Central Barber Shop We take great pleasure in announcing that we have, after considerable expense, secured the services of Mr. Davies, who is well known throughout the J.B.I.U. of America and from now on will still be able to give better service as our business warrants. FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 1930. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE THREE The event »f the season — Gilbert's first romantic talking role! Not to he missed! A HIS GLORIOUS NIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY April 24-25-26 <*% g. Colortone Review Comedy MONDAY and TUESDAY April 28 and 29 Broadway roared over "Kempy" for a year. It haa come now to the Talking Screen with every uproarious situation intact, anJ with the famous Nungents of th? stage hit. a \fat$oMttyn$ya ▲UTALKIMCnorv. William HAINES in Alias Jimmy Valentine Watch out for Jimmy Valentine! He's coming to town, and he means business! If you've got gold, he'll get that! And if ynu have a girl, he'll steal her heart! Never has Bill Haines had p. role like that of the gallant cracksman! with LIONEL BARRYMORE KARL DANE LEILA HYAMS WEDNESDAY ONLY Here's the Laugh of Your Life! The COHENS civile J irrt I VC MURRAY md KELLYS Qe;;ge SIDNEY in SCOTLAND THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY May 1st, 2nd and 3rd MllSical Treat Oeorge III and the Quaker girl,Iter piece of which was the delicious' 1 Hannah Llghtfoot, of their secret mar- j birthday cake, topped with candles of I ComilliJ Soon "*&• her renunciation of thc King's the same colors. ' | love, and how they cherished memor-1 Favors were dainty candy baskets! The mens musical has a. treat inj *es °' '^e interlude to the end. Being!containing delicious confections. Miss store for thc Courtenay' and Cumber- i ",us a e^'ame play of the 1700 period j Marjorie Brown assisted her mother j land communities at the end of thc<" glves ample scope for effective seen-, in serving the young guests and. need month. Members have been practicing steadily all winter more for their own [pleasure than for anything else, and ' they have arranged a program which I they feel will be attractive to the music loving public. ery and costuming—nor has the Play-j less to say, full Justice vas done to thc ers' Club missed its opportunities in, many good things provided. Those ri Royal Commission on State Health' Insurance and Maternity Benefits—B.C. present included Mi'-ses Margaret James, Margaret Armstrong. Jessie Robertson, Coral Lewis, Jean Brown. Iris Watson, Violet Sc:varda. Valerie these respects- ^^^^^^^^ When the curtain goes up on the flrst act one's eyes are dazzled by the colorfulness of the scene—an old Eng- Af r-„„ ur.,.,*,^ „ a,,.... on n»* iJ'ish country garden, glowing with old- At Cumberland on April 29, and In hollyhocks, zinnia.-;, and the j Saunders. Muriel Maxwell, Doris and St. Georges United church in Cour- g^pes which cover the quaint Leone Brown, tenay on Wednesday. April 30 h*;* £ JryP_housei and the whole sur- ' members of the organization vill sing: . . ,A „„„„„,, u„ a number of their songs, and the program will be enhanced by the presence of Madame P. X. Hodgson, dra- j malic contralto of Vancouver, who has j made successful appearances at Seattle, Belllngham. Victoria. Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. Under the baton of C. W. Sillence the men will sing glees, part songs, negro spirituals nnd other numbers. Some recent press comments on the work of Madame Hodgson follow: "Mrs. P. X. Hodgson, one of Vancouver's foremost singers, from her very first numbc Core,' captured her hearers. She pos sesses a beautiful contralto voice o above t the Tues- , An open meeting of the Commission will lie held G.W.V.A. Hall, Cumberland, day, May 6 at 2.30 p.m. At this meeting lull opportunity Oat, Norma and Linda Oavlai^ | S%\LCS 1" "" eXP':eSSi°n rounded, as one would expect, by high red brick wall. Contributing further to this riot of color are the gay- red hunting coats of the young Prince of Wales and his escorts.. while, to offset and sufficiently subdue the vivid scene, there is the restful sober grey of the Quaker dress. Leone Brown Ten Years Old CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. J. Thoburn and family take this opportunity of thanking their many friends in Cumberland for messages of sympathy and foi" floral tributes received on the occasion of the funeral of their daughter. Words cannot express appreciation of those friends who ha\e shared with us the sorrow of parting with a loving daughter. N'o sweeter memory can live in uny heart than the memory of their kind messages. splendid range, rich, full toned, smooth and clear and of ample carrying the ways and means of . _. „„ seem to be hers."—Victoria Daily I beautiful picture with its lovely color Times. Plunket Green CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Victor Frelone tenders heartfelt thanks to Dr. MacNaughton, the matron and nurses of the Cumber- Cumberland, April 21.—In honor of 'Ah Rendlmi Quell her daughter, Leone, on the occasion [and sympathetic of her tenth birthday, Mrs, H. Brown entertained at a merry party on Friday afternoon. Indoor and outdoor games of all kinds were indulged in power. Her diction, production, and I and music was enjoyed, the attentive breath control are alike excellent. All J hostess seeing that all had a happy, expression j time. The tea-table presented a very land General Hospital for their very ] kind and sympathetic attention to scheme of pink and white decorations j her whilst a patient in the hospital famous English I and seasonable Easter flowers, the sen-1 following her recent operation. singer and adjudicator of the British i ... . - ... Columbia Musical Festival, comments: j "Here is a fine voice full of fine qual- j ^Ifesfetefetetetete Wl^fc^fe^te^ fe^ fe Ities. It is such a ripping voice and has such lovely things in it." pinions and the presentation of, material as to the subject matters of! the Commission's inquiries. All organizations and individuals interested in health Insurance and | maternity benefits are invited to attend and give the Commission the benefit of their views, this being the only meeting that will be held by the Commission in the locality for such purpose. By Order 17-ls ('. H. GIBBONS, Secretary. Victoria, B.C., April 11, 1930 24—TELEPHONE—100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat at Union Bay Every Sunday morning Blasting hits telephone service bad blow Chilllwack waa telephon- ically isolated from Vancouver for two hours and 10 long-distance telephone circuits were out of service as the result of blasting operation on the west side of the Sumas River Bridge, which destroyed 150 feet of telephone cable at that point, on April 14. The mishap occurred at 8 a.m. By stringing temporary wires telephone men from Chilliwack had all lines back in service by noon. The cable waa severed by the exploaion and a large portion of it waa buried under about five tona of rock. The blasting was being done preparatory to the building of a new bridge, B. C. TELEPHONE CO M VANCOUVER ISLAND COAL PRODUCTION SHOWS DECREASE They're together again—the world's most famous comedy troupe, The original Cohens and Kelly s . . the folks who made the whole world laugh in the first "Cokeni and Kellys" . . here in the biggest, best and funniest of them ali—Ca.i you imagine them all in kilts? Trying to outsmart smart Scotsmen? Each trying to put it over on the other? It's the funniest Scotch story of them all—told in a screamingly hilarious picture that has moments of drama and pathos that will give you the finest entertainment you've ever enjoyed. ILOML0 THEATRE I Victoria—The eoal output for the province for thp month of March, a* shown in the returns compiled by the Department of Mines, was less than in the month of February due in a large measure to the falling oil" in the consumption of fuel for domestic purposes with the coming of spring. The output of British Columbia collieries for March was 147,- 41fl tons, as compared with 166,506 tons in February. Vancouver Island fell off very materially during the month, being 72,042 tons, as compared with 93,- 220 tons for the month of February. The Nicola-Princeton district had a fulling oft' also, dropping only about 2500 tons, however, from 18,280 February to 16,789 in March, the Telkwa collieries dropped from 152 tons in February to 119 tons in March. The East Kootenay district, embracing the Crow's Nest Pass mines, increased the output in the month of March, however, reaching 67,560 tons in February. The Island collieries' production showed that the Canadian Collieries had an output of 34,217 tons ia March, made up of 22,5 10 at Comox and 11,677 at Extension. The Western Fuel Corporation had an output of 24,951 tons of which 23,575 tons were frnm No. 1 Mine, and 1,876 from the Reserve Mine. The other collieries were responsible for 13,- 774 tons, divided as follows: Granby Consolidated, 12,435; Little Ash Mine, 360; Lantzville, 708; Richardson Mine, 128; Canadian Coal and Iron Collieries 75; Biggs Mine, 88; and Fiddick Mine, 68 tons. Eyes Are Dazzled By Colorful Scene The Players' Club of the University of British Columbia will bring this year's play, "Friend Hannah", to the Gaiety Theater on the evening of May 1st. "Friend Hannah" is a delightful play, unashamedly romantic, sentimental and tender. It tells the romance P. P. Harrison BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Main Office Courtenay Phone 258 Local Office Cumberland Hotel in Evenings Telephone 11511 or 21 SCOTTISH LAUNDRY FIRST CLASS WHITE LAUNDRY SERVICE Dyers and Dry Cleaners Special family laundry rate. Orders loft at the Ritz Cafe, phono 150, Cumberland will receive prompt attention. A trial order will convince you, I Telephones: Courtenay 226 ■ Cumberland 150 ; y^ijffM The GEM BARBER SHOP Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Child'n's hair cut any style 35c Ladies hair cut any style SOc FOLLOW THE CROWD TO CUMBERLAND B1Q 24'h 0f MAY CELEBRATION Monster Parade with valuable Prizes Watch for Further Announcements Sports for Young and Old Crowning of the May Queen Immediately After the Parade PAGE FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 1980. )Zj^&m?&^&&!WM*"& The Guaranteed Forsyth SHIRTS Personal Mention Zr »»r<-y*-f.f»sfr»»»^y^^^»^>P*^»**^************,*JJ**JS******#*^^^***^*^*^**^ Miss Marjorie Brown, who is attend- I Mr. and Mrs. A. Parfitt. of Victoria, ing normal .school at Vancouver, ar- j visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs, rived Thursday to spend the Easter is. Horwood at the week-end. recess with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth Shirts The Finest English Broadcloth Shirts Broadcloth woven from Egyptian yarns on England'* finest looms, finished like silk and wean hettcr than ilk, in beautiful shades of tan, grey, blue, peach and hclio; also white and colored satin stripes. Fully covered by the Forsyth Insurance Policy. With collar to match. Just arrived the latest Forsyth Novelty in Gentleman's Stripes —the shirt for the man who desires something new. SUTHERLAND'S m ipwiflWFWpMSp Welsh Society Has Nice Whist Party Cumberland, April 21.—There was a very large attendance at the Memorial hail on Saturday evening when the [ Welsh Society gave its regular whist drive and dance. Twenty-three tables of cards were in play during the early j evening when prize winners were: Ladies, first, Mrs. T. Eccleston; second. Mrs. J. D. Davis; men, first, Horace Calnan; second, a tie between Chas. Tobacco and Cyril Davis, the former winning on the cut of cards. Refreshments were served by ladies of the society, following which dancing held sway till midnight, a capacity crowd attending. Music was supplied in fine style by the Sunnyside orchestra. H. Brown. Miss Sadie Brown, of the public school staff of Port Alberni, is spend- | ing Easter with her parents, Mr. and I Mrs. J. L. Brown, this city. * * * Ed, Bickle, Jr., left Friday on a visit to the Terminal city. Misses Edna Gear and Jessie Baird left Friday for Vancouver where they will visit for a week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Symons and family motored to Nanaimo Sunday en route for thc mainland where Mrs. Symons and children will spend some time, Mr. Symons returned Monday. Mrs. H. Stockand lefl on Saturday for Nanaimo. * * * Jack McAlister. of Port Haney, formerly of this city, visited relatives here last week. * * * Mrs. Rawliiison. of Nanaimo, was a visitor last week, the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rawltnson, at Lake Cumberland. * * * I Mrs. Minto, West Cumberland, spent last week in Nanaimo. ! ... | Jas. Wilson, of Nanaimo, was the j guest of Mrs. P. Bruce during the early part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Martin and family, Mrs. Coe and Archie Miller motored here on Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller. They returned to homes at Nanaimo on Sunday. their SPECIAL! 12 oz. Can Jamieson's Baking Powdur 25c 2 oz. Bottle Vanait (like Vanilla) .... 25c 50.? for 35c For a Real Good Garden BE SURE TO USE James Brothers' :-: SEEDS :-: 100% CANADIAN We carry a complulc line of Vegetable and Garden Seeds, etc. FULL STOCK OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Matt Brown s Grocery Phone 38 Cumberland Donald Watson, of the Royal Bank staff. New Westminster, is the guest j of his mother, Mrs. M. Watson. Mary- ' port Ave. Mr. pnd Mrs. J. Miller returned on Thursd.iy from a visit to Nanaimo and Vancouver, * * * Miss Dot Renwick, of Vancouver, was a visitor here on Saturday. "PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS ACT" COMOX ELECTORAL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall, on Monday, the 19th day of May, 1930, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Courthouse, in the City of Cumberland, hold a sitting of the Court of Revision for the purpose of revising the Hat of voters for the said electoral district.and of hearing and determining any and all objections to the retention of any name on the said list, or to the registration as a voter of any applicant for registration; and for the other purposes set forth in the "Provincial Elections Act." Dated at Cumberland, B.C., thia 7th day of April, 19,'tO. JOHN CONWAY, 15-17, 19-20 Registrar of-Voters, Comox Electoral District LOST—TIRE AND RIM AT LAKE Cumberland. Please return to Mumford's Grocery and receive reward. FOR SALE—DRY SLAB WOOD, any length, also tie ends. Phone 148K, Courtenay, B.C. 15-17 FLOWERS AND YOUNG PLANTS for Sale. Apply Mrs. M. E. Monks Phone 86X, Cumberland 15-17 FOR SALE—LIGHT SUSSEX, FINE Layer, good table birds, hatching eggs $1.50 per 15 eggs. Apply Gordon Thomas, Royston, B.C., Phone 184Q 12-2: Jack Horbury arrived Friday from Vancouver, where he is attending the normal school, to spend the Easter vacation with his parents here. Roy Meikle. of Vancouver, is spending a few days in town. + * * Misses Gwen and Kathleen Emily, of Vancouver, are spending the Easter holidays with their parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Bird and Miss Connie Bird, of Vancouver .are guests of Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Brown. Miss V. Auchterlonie and Jack Auchterlonie went down to Vancouver on Sunday, returning on Monday. Mrs. Morgan and Scott, accompanied by Mrs. W. Davis and Miss Bertha Taylor, motored to Nanaimo on Thursday to meet Irvine Morgan who came over from Vancouver to visit his parents on the • occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown and Miss Armstrong motored to the capital on Friday. * * i Miss Evelyn Laing, of the government office staff, spent the Easter vacation at her home in the Capital. Miss Minnie Harrigan, who is in charge of a school on Read Island, came down at the week-end to spend the Easter holidays with her parents here. * * * Mrs. W. Crawford and Mrs. Annie McNeil spent several days here lasl week with Mrs. Chas. McDonald. * * * Mrs, D. Hunden, Miss Pearl Hunden, Mrs. 3. Davis. David and Gilbert Davis left on Monday for a week's visit to | Vancouver. Dave Hunden. Jr., motor- ed with them to Nanaimo, returning, the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Victoria, are visitors to this city, guests of the lat- ter's sister Mr.s, T. Mumford and Mr. j Mumfofd. Mrs. J. H. Cameron entertained at a delightful bridge on Friday evening, Mrs, A. Maxwell. Sr., was winner of! first prize with Mrs. M. Stewart gain- ing the consolation. The hostess served refreshments during the evening. Quests included Mesdames Ross, A. 1 Lockhart, A. Maxwell Sr.. A. Somerville. J, H. Robertson, R. H. Robertson, M, | Stewart and W. Hutchinson * a • E. R. Mallins, late of the Capitol Theatre, Nanaimo, will be in Cumberland every Friday at Mrs. J. Frizzles, Penrith avenue, teaching violin, cello, banjo, mandolin and steel guitar. Mr. Mallins will be pleased to demonstrate any instrument and guarantee a practical thorough training to all students. Terms, very moderate, tfn Mr. and Mrs, Matt Stewart and little j son motored to Nanaimo on Sunday to visit Tom Wilson, father of Mrs. j Stewart, who is ill in hospital there. Mr. and Mrs, D, McLean left on Sun- day for Vancouver. Mr. McLean re-1 turned on Monday and Mrs. McLean! will visit with her mother for a week. * * * Harold Peters and little son arrived from Vancouver to visit Mrs. Peters who is ill in hospital here. They re- 1 turned home on Sunday. Mrs. Peters Is improving satisfactorily. * * • ' Mr., and Mrs. Clark and family of1 Toco and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson of Nanaimo spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker, parents of Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Wilson. * * * Tom Scott, a former resident of Cumberland has returned to the city taking the position of pitt boss nt No. 4 mine .vacated by Harry Devlin. , + * * Mr. and Mrs. Kenmare and family spent the Easter vacation with friends at Cassidy. * * * Dr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Gordon returned on Monday night after spending Easter vacation in Vancouver. * * * Mr. W. P. Symons nnd Mr. D. McLean returned on Monday nigh; from a visit to the mainland. * + * Mr. Jack and Mi.ss Vincent Auchterlonie returned on Monday after :i visit to Vancouver. • • • Mr. W. McFarlane, of the staff of the Royal Bank, returned on Monday after spending Easter in Vancouver with relatives. Miss Lottie Hallos spent Easter oh the mainland, returning to Cumberland on Monday night. Mr. J. Vernon-Jones spent Easter with relatives in Vancouver, returning to the city on Monday night. Miss Sadie Brown entertained at tea on Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Gwen Emily, of Vancouver, I who spent Easter with her parents' In Cumberland. Those present in-j eluded, Mesdames J. Emily, S. Brown j and F. Baird and the Masses I. Herd, | C. Harrison, Baird. This Handsome Camera and a Roll of Kodak Film FREE! .. .To Any child Who Reaches The Age of Twelve This year No Red Tape, No Delay, Nothing to Buy — But Act Promptly Before Our Supply Is Exhausted »T*0 COMMEMORATE the * Fiftieth Anniversary of Kodak, we have been authorized by Canadian Kodak Co., Limited, to give absolutely without obligation a limited number of splendid new cameras to boys and girls whose twelfth birthdays fall in 1<M0. There are no strings tied to the oiler. Our cameras will bc given away as long as they last during thc month of May. There will be no delay. Any child who can qualify and who Is accompanied by a parent or guardian will receive his or her camera— with a fresh roll of Kodak Film—at once. If there Is a youngster in your family who has reached or will attain the age of twelve this year, see that he or she calls at our store during May for the free Eastman camera and roll of Kodak Film. Our supply of these gift cameras ls limited, and mny last but a very short time; therefore it Is advisable to act promptly to avoid disappointment. We can obtain no more cameras once our present stock has been exhausted. Lang's Drug Store "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" Jean Brown, anil Dene' I Phone 71 For Fine Eatables Promptly Delivered The many friends of Mrs. V. Frelone will be pleased to know that she returned to her home on Sunday from Cumberland hospital much improved. * * * Jack Gillespie, of Extension, was a visitor to the city at the week-end. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lauron, of Royston, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, a son. * * * BORN—To Mr .and Mrs. George E. Apps at the Cumberland General Hospital on Monday, April 21st, a son. * * * Born—To Mr. and Mrs. L. Wain, at Cumberland general hospital on Wednesday. April 16th, a daughter. i The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cumberland General Hospital will hold their IS 1 1 I 1 ANNUAL BALL! in the 1 I llo-llo Dance Hall g I 1 Friday, May 2nd commencing at !>::10 p.m. WITH 1 I I Jimmy Walker and his 6 piece K Sunny Side Orchestra Get your tickets early. m Admission, $1.00 EISmiBBA 1 1 1 1 1 We've this to tell- The meats vm sell VnU. MAKE A HUN&RY .ce MAN PEEL WELL ! THAT COMMON AILMENT OF ALL MANKIND commonly called "hunger" should be a three-times-a-day treatment You know that old saying—it's better to pay the butcher than the doctor—not that we begrudge tho M.D. any business, because he's one of our best customers. CITY MEAT MARKET Phone 111 We Deliver Fruits and Vegetables The aristocrats of grocery products are here—waiting to be brought to your door as fast as speed laws allow. Just telephone your order. Mumford's Grocery If YOU Cet It al Mumford's, It's Good Phone 71 Deliveries Daily LAWN MOWERS are much easier to push and do better work if they are properly SHARPENED Bring them to LEIGHTON'S Blacksmith Shop Courtenay Aunt Nellie's Way It wns Aunt Nellie who first gURuested feeding "The Terrible Three" with Nestle's Evaporated Milk. No longer arc they nervous and irritable. Regular, romping rascals now! And here'* ifie Reason} Nestles Evaporated Milk Is just the hest of fresh cow's milk with part of the water removed—then sealed nnd Bterlltzed ia air-tinht con* tattlers* Add water again and vou have absolutely pure, safe milk—hut more readily digestible than ordinary milk because thc large fat globules of the milk have been broken up into small ones ofthe same size as in Mother's milk. Also, tht* curds which form in the stomach when Nestle's Evaporated Milk is used are soft and flaky and therefore easily digestible. Use Nestle's Evaporated Milk for Vour Baby. Use it in coffee—in cocoa—in tea. Uf-c It in all cooking and as a beverage by diluting with one to two parts water. NESTLE'S EVAPORATED M4 (Unsweetened) MILK OLD COUNTRY Bookings Passages arranged by any steamship line A BRITISH COLUMBIA PRODUCT Male, your reservations early before choice accommodation its gone. We will assist you in securing your passport ... E. W. BICKLE, agent Cumberland, B.C. Telephone 35 GRAND CONCERT by the MEN'S MUSICAL (Under the direction of C. W. Sillence) Assisted by Madame F. X. Hodgson of Vancouver Dramatic Contralto in United Church Hall, Cumberland Tuesday, April 29 at 8 o'clock Glees, Part Songs, Negro Spirituels, etc. A Real Musical Treat within (he reach of all. Admission, 50c. Tickete may be bad from any member of Use Men's Musical Leo Lang's Store, or at the Free Press Office. m a One Defective Tube can spoil your radio reception. Have your tubes tested regularly. This service is given free by :=: THE RADIO SHOP :-: Radio Service that Satisfies *»*»#****************y*******«**** We have a full line of Manning-Bowman and Hotpnint Electrical Appliances for the Home. *********#*#********#^^ Phone 160 Cumberland
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