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f**0******0*00******000000**-0** "Check And Double Check" Cumberland Islander r0**m>*********r*******^*********0*i WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS f***0********0*000000*0*0******l i | AT THE | Ilo-Ilo Theatre | THIS WEEK-END *.************** ******* *** 00*00*0 4> FIFTIETH YEAR.—No. 13. City Council In Regular Meeting City's Solicitor In Electric Light Cue Prepare* Appeal (or Supreme Court of Canada The regular council meeting1 held on Monday night was presided over by His Worship Mayor Maxwell with all the aldermen being present. A communication was read by City Clerk Cope from Mr. H. McDiarmid, thc solicitor for the city in the Cumberland Electric Lighting Company versus City of Cumberland case, notifying the council that the case for the city ,for presentation to the Supreme Court of Canada was being prepared and enclosing an account for $1092.92. The city clerk was instructed to send the amount of the account to Mr, McDiarmid and the communication ordered filed for future reference. A communication from the department of education was also read by the city clerk with reference to amendments to the Schools Act as follows: Clerk of Municipality; Dear Sir: I beg to notify you that at the present session of the Legislature amendments to the Schools Act will be introduced whereby commencing on April, 1931, the Department of Education will pay increased grants in respect of teachers' salaries. In the case of a city school district of the second class the grant will be 45% of the salaries payable to teachers, dental surgeons and nurses but the salaries upon which grants will be based will not exceed the salaries paid in December, 1930. In view of the proposed increase in the salary grants, it has been decided to repeal those sections of the Schools Act which relate to the payment of a rebate in respect of the taxes on farms and wild lands. As the increased grant will date from April tat pf this year, there will be no eheque .sent to your district in July . A i**lpect of **rm and wild lantl YoGrTwTftuT^ " — - S. J. WILLIS, Superintendent of Education. A little discussion followed the reading of this communication when It was ordered received and filed. Bills and accounts to the amount of $692.96 were referred to the finance committee for payment. Reports of committees were satisfactory ,tha chairman of the Board of Works reporting that holes on the city streets and in alleyways were being repaired. On the conclusion of the regular business the city clerk applied for leave of absence on April 4th to enable him to go to Vancouver to consult a specialist for eye trouble. The request of the clerk was readily granted. Senior Club Lose To Young People Interesting Inter-Club Shuttle Garnet At Anglican Halt The Cumberland Senior badminton club entertained the members of the Young People's club, of Cumberland United Church, at the court in the Anglican hall on Wednesday night when some very interesting garrtes were played with the visitors winning eleven out of the fifteen games played and scoring 'JOS points to 149 points by thc senior club. Following the games refreshments were served and a jolly evening terminated about midnight. Scores were as follows with the names of the Senior Club first in each instance: Mixed Doubles: Moncrieff and Mrs. Kenmare lost to Wilcock and Miss Sheppard, 8-15; Smith and Mrs. Smith lost to Stevenson and Miss E, Laing, 7-15; Brown and Mrs. M. Brown lost to McLean and Mrs. H. Brown, 5-15; Kenmare and Miss Robertson lost to G. Horwood and Miss Laing, 13-15; Robinson nnd Miss. Richardson last to Stevenson and Mrs. Spooner, 13-15; Richardson and Mrs. Partridge beat G. Horwood and Miss J. Brown, 15-10; Symons aftd Mrs. Apps lost to Miss J. Brown and Stevenson, 8-15. Ladies' Doubles: Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Kenmare lost to Mrs, H. Brown and Miss J. Brown, 10-15; Miss Richardson and Mrs. Apps lost to Mrs. Spooner and Miss Sheppard, 1-15; Mrs. M. Brown and Mdss Robertson heat Miss Sheppard and Miss Laing, 16-11; MrB. Partridge and Mrs. Finch lost to Mrs. Spooner and Mrs. H. Brown, 1-15. Men's Doubles: Moncrieff and Smith lost to McLean and Horwood, 12-16; M. Brown and Kenmare lost to McLean and Wilcock, 11-15; Richardson and Robinson heat Stevenson and Horwood, 15-12; Symons and Moncrieff beat Stevenson and Wilcock, 16r 10. SUNDAY CRICKE1 M**»M/*7 AT COWICHAN C. C. It will be good news to the Cumberland cricketers to hear that the Cowichan Cricket Club has decided that games could be arranged for Sunday play this year in an effort to extend the game to young men working during the week. Cumberland has had fixtures with Cowichan now for the past two years but the games have had to be played on a Saturday with the result that the locals have never been able to take down to the southern city a full team With Sunday play the order of the day the locals can be reasonably sure of taking down a full eleven. W, Mowbray suggested the scheme at the Cowichan' club's annual meeting in the Agricultural Office on Friday night. It caused much discussion and was opposed by a good many, but in the end the committee was empowered to arrange Sunday games, it only being stipulated that they should not start before 12:30 p.m. Lt.-Col. Villiers Back From East General Manager of Canadian Col* lieriai Interviewed Premier Bennetts Iss Hopeful of Ani.tnnce Be* ing Granted to Coal,Industry. Lt.-Col. C. W. Villiers returned to Cumberland on Saturday after spending some time at Ottawa on business in connection with his company. Whilst in the capital the Colonel interviewed Premier Bennett and laid thc case of the coal operators of Vancouver Island before the Conservative chieftain. Thc Colonel outlined to the Premier very fully the difficulties facing Vancouver Island's pioneer industry and received a courteous and sympathetic hearing from the Premier. Whilst nothing definite has accrued up to the present time, Col. Villles is very hopeful of some measure of assistance being granted to the Island's languishing coal industry. The general ma'nager of the Canadian Collieries (D.), Limited and the Western Fuel Corporation of Canada, Limited, has bcen indefatigable in his efforts to bring to the notice of the government the plight of the coal industry through the competition of a foreign fuel. Should the Csivernm^nt bring in a measure of protection for" coal;* ani*r**we~have- every reason to believe that protection will be granted, a great deal of praise can be given to Col. Villiers for his untiring efforts. He has been very ably backed up by the Cumberland Board of Trade, whose representatives made a special journey to Ottawa to lay a petition before thc government, a petition signed by 7,500 persons directly interested in the industry, praying for a duty on foreign fuel oil $65,000 FOR COMOX ELECTORAL DISTRICT ROAD MAINTENANCE Government Announce. Appropriation. Victoria, March 23—Just how thc Government will upend its road and bridge maintenance appropriation of $2,496,000 was outlined to the Legis- ature by Hon. R. W. Bruhn, Minister of Public Works. He showed the allocation of these moneys as follows: Alberni * 48,000 Atlin 34,000 Burnaby 17,000 Cariboo 81,000 Chilllwack 50,000 Columbia 48,000 Comox 66,000 Cowichan-Newcastle 50,000 Creston 64,000 Delta 33,000 Dewdney 82,000 Esquimalt 77,000 Fernie 40,000 Fort George $61,000 Pence River 30,000 91,000 Grand Forks-Greenwood .. 68,000 IslandB 60,000 Kamloops 58,000 Kaslo-Slocan 84,000 Lilooct 77,000 Mackenzie 39,000 Nanaimo 15,000 Okanagan, Nortli 50,000 Okanagan, South 60,000 Nelson 4,000 New Westminster 2,000 Omineca 72,000 Prince Rupert 27,000 Revelstoke 48,000 Richmond-Point Grey 20,000 Rossland-Trail 26,000 Saanich 20,000 Salmon Arm 60,000 Similkamcen 60,000 Skeena 50,000 Vancouver, North 10,000 Yale 60,000 Cariboo Highway $21,000 Less estim'd rev. 20,000 1,000 Total roads 1,760,000 Bridges 400,000 Ferries $241,000 Less est'd rev'ue 30,000 211,000 Wharves 10,000 SurveyB 2,500 Traffic operation, snow removal, etc 30,000 Contingencies 81,000 Total $2,495,000 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 27th, 1981. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PKU ANNUM. LOCAL DELEGATES ARE BACK FROM OTTAWA FUEL OIL TARIFF PUT UP TO OTTAWA; PETITION PRESENTED TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TWO of the Cumberland Board of Trade delsgates to Ottawa, Messrs. Thomas Graham and Robert Hindmarch returned from the Capitul on Tuesday, where, in company with A. W. Neill, M.P., a petition bearing 7,500 signatures from Vancouver Island was prasented to Premier Bennett on March 17th. The whole case of the Vancouver Island Coal industry was placed before the Premier, also the facts showing the disastrous inroads made by foreign fuel oil. Premier Bennett showed great familiarity with conditions prevailing, the delegation being surprised that the Conservative chieftain possessed practically all the facts. The Premier made no definite promises, as a matter of fact, the delegation did not expect any. He did, however, assure our representatives that the case as laid before him would receive the most serious and careful consideration of his government, and indicated that a decision of some kind would be reached and acted upon before the end of the session. All Vancouver Island will await the decision of Ottawa with great anxiety and we on the Island have every reason to be anxious. .So rapid has the decline in thn coal industry been during the past few years that actual want has been the lot of many. Depression has been a mild word and even today with so much talk of the world depression vanishing our lot on the Island is none too rosy. That something will have to be done goes without saying and it is a very hopeful sign when our Premier says his government will give the matter earnest consideration and a decided decision given before the end of the session. Had the same concerted action been taken years ago, present conditions in the coal industry never would hava arisen. True it has been brought to the attention of the various governments at Ottawa during the past twenty years, but not a single government gave it more than a passing thought. The nearest attempt to bring relief to the industry was by the government of Sir Robert Borden when a half cent pur gallon duty was imposed on foreign fuel oil, which, however, by no means Wet the situation. Figures are quoted to show that since this half-cent duty was imposed, the consumption of Americsfn fuel oil in British Columbia has increased 300 per cent, whilst during the saiha period the production of coal in British Columbia has decreased 40 per cent. On Vancouver Island during the past five years, the decrease in the production of coal has been 10 per cent per annum. At that rate in ten years' time, the coal industry of the Island will be no more. . . „ ' The one and main issti^-Yhlft.tte'ConaervAtivtj p^y.under R. B. Bennett placed before the people of this country last year on the occasion of the general election was the essential necessity of adequate protection for Canadian industries against foreign competition. The people of Canada returned tho Conservative parly to power mainly on the matter of protection and that measure of protection we now want for our coal industry. The people of this country returned the Conservatives with a handsome majority and we on the Island have done practically all that is humanely possible to bring before parliament our serious plight. The next move is up to Premier Bennett and his government. Speaking to Mr. Graham our representative was informed that the trip to Ottawa had been very pleasant. The Premier received the delegation very courteously and showed a thorough knowledge of the situation. Mr. Gordon, the Minister of Mines, said Mr. Graham also showed a great deal of interest and was in full sympathy with the delegation. Mr. Graham spoke in glowing terms of both the Premier and Mr. Gordon and feels confident that we have two great friends in these gentlemen. "The real issue is the possible closing down of the Vancouver Island coal mines, which cannot be successfully operated on the present basis," said a member of the delegation. "This is thc first attempt of the coal misting communities of Vancouver Island to present a united demand to the government of Canada. We represent the communities and not the operators." In discussing the proposed duty on fuel oil, it was intimated that an increase had been asked for. Crude oil comes in free, but the goveroment was asked i lso to impose the duty on residues from oils refined in Canada, sold as fuel oil. In this way gasoline and other by-products from crude oil would not be affected by the tax. li. S. Control If the subvention on exported British Columbia coal is granted it will apply to coal shipped lo the Orient and South American countrien, Efforts are now being made by Vancouver Island operators to enter the Peruvian and Chile markets, in which case the bonus would be of tremendous assistance in gaining a footing. "There is one point which should not be overlooked in this fuel proposition, and that is that we are fast reaching the point where thc fuel supply for British Columbia and Canadian industries is being controlled in the United States," said Mr. Graham. "This could be a serious situation, if il was found that Canada was making inroads into foreign markets of the United States industries it would be a simple matter to tie up our industries by charging exorbitant prices for fuel oil, or else stopping its export altogether." OLD TIMERS TO TAKE ON EAGLES. Thc Cumberland old time football stars, following their victory over Courtenny have taken a n,'W lease on life and are out to show the world how to stoRe u '"como back." As a flrst step a challenge was issued to thc Eagles' team whlch'was immediately snapped up and a came arranged for this Sunday, commencing at 2:30 on the Cumberland Recreation Ground. Real money has been bet on thc issue, some of the supporters of the old timers taking two to one. That the game will lie interesting goes without saying ami by thc time 1. L. Brown thc referee gets thc teams lined up it is expected a large number of spectators wiil be present. The Eagles will rely on Walker, Brown nnd Stant as a defence. Thc halves will be Bickle, Conrod and Weir and the forwards, Gibson, McFarlane, Howay, Campbell anil Bartholdi. Hunter, Bradley and McLellan will be on the reserve list. But just look at tIs*, line up of tho old timers; at least it is expected the followinp will, do duty: Carney, "Skipper" Murray, .luck Stewart, Bobby Brown Jack Williams, Bob Bowie, Bert Davis, Sam Gough, Pete Dargie, Jim Thoburn and Ollie Harrison. LOGGER FATALLY INJURED AT BOWSER. Nanaimo, March 23.—Louis Juz- wick, an employee of the Thompson & Clark Timber Co., Bowser, was injured at work Saturday afternoon nnd died on the way to Nanaimo Hospital, a distance of thirty miles. Relatives live in Vancouver and a daughter in Kamloops. District Badminton Tournament To Go By Board Aa April draws near, many of the badminton enthusiasts of the district have been asking questions ahout thc district tournament. We have been unable to give anyone a definite answer and from remarks heard from sonic of the prominent players it would appear that it is not intended to hold a tournament. It might be pointed out that the holding of thc tournament or the withholding of it is not within the province of any one dub or players. Every club in the whole of thc district is entitled to two representatives at a meeting called for thc purpose of considering ways and means of holding the annual contest. Personally, we thing it is upto the officials of last year's tournament to call a meeting and give an account of the finances and other matters connected with it. For the tournament to be dropped now, because there is no suitable hall ^nd no means of financing the project, is u poor excuse. Those of us wbo were responsible for the starting of the competition years ago were not bothered with such matters. At that time the promoters did not have a red cent and not a single' hall in tht whole district where more than one court could be installed, The- preliminaries were played In the various club quarters with the semi-finals and finals played in a neutral hall, the Agricultural Hall at Courtenay being chosen. Surely if obstacles could be overcome In those early days, with only a handful of enthusiasts to give a helping hand, the obstacles that at present, appear big could be overcome. By all means let us have a meeting, called by last year's officials, with every club in the district being invited to send delegates, then if the meeting decides to' withhold the contest for |hls year, GYMNASTICS WILL DISPLAY THEIR ABILITIES. The students attending thc physical culture classes at the gymnasium of the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association have mado good headway under instructors H. and W. Jackson, and are about ready to dip- play their ability to thc general public. A gymnastic display and boxing and wrestling exhibitions will be staged at the Band Hall on Saturday when the following boxing exhibitions will be held: Tom Anderson vs. Sid Hunt; Bud Coombs vs. W, Shear er; J. Hoffeinz vs. J. Etherington; ,!. Watson vs. C. Lewis; Clyde Lewis vs. J. Cnrrigan; Bates vs, Galliazo, Wrestling bouts will be held between T. Adamson and W. Shearer; T. Mossey and C. Lewis; Clyde Lewis and J. Hoffcinz. There will also be a special wrestling bout with instructor- H. Jackson as one of thc participants. His opponent has not yet been chosen but it is believed that a "real dark horse' 'has been discovered. The executive of the gymnasium club has issued a special .invitation to the ladies to be present at fit exhibitions. Cup Competition Well Under Way Men'i and Ladies' Doubles Contest Create Intereit The Whippet badminton players started their tournaments this week in both men's and ladies' doubles, for the cups presented some years ago by the Cumberland literary and Athletic Association. Some very close games were played and thoroughly enjoyed by the onlooker's. First Round Ladies' Doubles: Miss Dando and Miss Sehl heut Mrs. Ledingham and Mrs. R. Robertson. 21-7; Miss Westfield and Miss Streatfield beat Miss Gallivan and Mrs. Banner- man, 21-9; Mrs. G. Tarbell and Mrs. T. Graham beat Mrs. J. Robertson and Mrs. W. B. Gordon,1 21-6;Miss Dallos und Miss Cannon beat Mrs. Hutchinson and Miss Littler, 21-5. Second Uound—'.Mi.w- Dapdo and Miss Sehl beat Mass Westfield und Miss Streattield,;2l-8. , First Round, Men's thmbles: J. Dun- do arid T. Graham beat Taylor and Shields, 21-12; Bates*Mid M. Graham beat Wat-ertieW nyd Hughes, 21-1; iwnei^ri>«<^arbeIJ.jbtM Howie and Yat$t, 21-7; R. .RoherUon and C. 'fill-WW and ^od^a^n^^t^liM^-Pagg bfrtt VfinbrtJones,fand W. minton players have a right to know wnnif.m -—**. > the outcome of the last tournament < Second. Rou.mi: J- r»,,n.,,', *m} r- both as to finances nnd the matter of trophies. DRAMATIC STORY OF ESCAPE FROM DEATH Three Workmen Lost Lives at Powell River; Survivor Saved Himself By Graiping Steel Support Three men were' killed Saturday afternoon nt Powell River when .dismantling a 97-Foot chimney of the Powell River Company, pulp and paper manufacturers. The dead are: Primo Gabbo,. 26; Guiseppe Morello, 29, and Giovanni Pelossi, 26. All were married.. While nearly 97 feet in the uir. working on the demolition of the. old chimney belonging to the company's steam plant, the rope tackle holding up the scaffolding, gave way. Three men fell to the ground, two dying instnntly, and the third succumbing from injuries in the hospital. The fourth man escaped by scaling the rope to thc top of the chimney. The dramatic story of his miraeu.- Ions escape from death when a scaffolding on which he and three com-, panions were working near the, top of a 100-foot chimney was told at Powell River Tuesday by Luigi Callc- gari. He was the chief witness at the inquest concerning Prima Gnbho. Guiseppi Morello nnd Giovunni Pelos- li, who plunged to death on Suturdny afternoon. A verdict of accidental death was returned by thc ocroner's jury. Culiegari declared that the first hint of trouble was tbe sound of a drill falling off the scaffold. He immediately grasped a steel support nenr the top of the chimney and found himself suspended in the air as the scaffolding dropped. He managed to draw himself up to the top of the chimney. He testified that he did not sec the other men fall! ' Callegari declared he was fully satisfied before he ascended that the scoffold wns quite safe and he would go to work again on th" ria'me job. Luigi Cecconi, foreman in charge of thc demolition of the chimney, testified that he had examined the steel hooks, scaffold and tackle before it wos put in place nnd it appeared to be' quite safe. He suid thut the steel wns one and u quarter inches thick and tested to carry ten tons. The scaffold was constructed by tlie four men who used it. Steel had been known to give way 1 for no apparent cause, It, Fleming, who was in charge of thc blacksmith shop which forged the gear, told the jury. He stated tbat he examined the steel supports after tbey had been1 cast antl could detect no flaws. Dr. Alex. Henderson, coroner, presided. Graham beat" Bates and M. Graham, 21-11. WITH BOWLS AND JACK Nanaimo Club to Open May lit At the apnuul meeting of the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club, held Saturday night in St. John Hall, with President Barrie presiding, officers and general committee were elected and it was .decided to commence work immediately on the greens in an endeavor to have them in shape for opening on May 1st. , Owing to the ground tire around the green, it was considered advu- ablc to have thc old green bohind the sports grandstand pat inlo shape, in case, the fire spreads any farther. Burmide Club, Victoria, To Open at Easter. Seventeen tables participated in the Bumside Saturday evening social and an added feature was a seven- minute talk on bowls by Peter Johnson, the chumpion of the club, and -one of the youngest exponents of the game in British Columbia. The number of clubs in tbe province has increased every year, und bowlers from Nelson. Trail and Cumberland are planning to visit Victoria this Summer, Which is expected to be the most active season in tbe bis- tory of the game. AH Victoria clubs are busy pre- paring their green:, for the opening ceremonies nt Easter, as this city i* always the fust to start pln\ in Can ada. FEDERAL SURVEY OF COAL INDUSTRY IN B. V. REQUESTED Victoria, March 80.—Approval of the survey uf tbe coul industry being conducted by the federal government instead of petitioning the government to impose a duty on fuel oil, as suggested by G, S Pearson, is roc- oommended by Hon. W, A. McKenzie minister of mines, in a notice of motion on the order papers yesterday, lt also recommends the government be usked to take into consideration the situation in British Columbia in the course of its investigations. Thc Nunuimo member early in the session advocated a tax on fuel oil ns a means lo meet the competition against coal and,to stimulate tbe diminishing conl output. The amendment in tbe name of the .minister of mines cites the drop in output of coal in British Columbia from 2,251,252 in 1920 to 1,K78,000 in 19J10. It mentions that fuel oil made available for use in British Columbia Inst year wus 171,500,000 gallons, the equivalent to l,020,K.'j:i tons of conl, which would furnish employment in local collieries for 2N2H men. Crib League To Terminate On April 10 Monster Gathering of All Teams In League Decided On;. Comox Cinch Maynard Cup At a meeting held in the Athletic t'lub on Friday lust, wilh nl) teums in the Cumberlund and District cribbage league buing present, it wus decided to hold thc annual smoker und presentation of tbe Maynard cup to the league winners ut the Memorinl hall on Friday, April 10th. Committees wore appointed to make the necessary arrangements uud everything appeared to be O.K. One of the del- egutes asked wben thc play-off for the leugue was to tuke pluce. A Union Bay delegate informed thc meeting thnt it was going to he settled by the two teams nnd had nothing to do with the meeting. The Bay delegate was challenged by several of the members present to show authority for the statement thut thc meeting or league executive had nothing to do with the arranging for the playoff. After n little discussion the Bay - delegate offered to abide by the toss of the coin, to cither play at Union Bay or Comox. This was not satisfactory to Comox delegates who insisted on some neutral hall. A deadlock resulted and after much useless discussion it was left in the hands of the executive of the league. On the delegates retiring a suggestion was advanced by Tom Carney thut all halls in the district available for the play-off be placed in the hat und the first one to be drawn to be the scene of the play-off. This being satisfactory to ull, it was eventually decided that the Elk's hall nt Cour- teny to he the meeting place, the gumes to tuke pluce Wednesday. Cgmox Wins The Cup The teams met on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the Elk's hall, with a large number of Interested fans in attendance, who, however, vwere pot allowed to interfere in any way with the game or players, the president of the league, Ralph Gibson, acting as umpire. At tbe end of -tlie third round, Comox wns leading tf&Wpfttl to fi, but in' the next -, wild Cnioa Bay made a little headway. The gnmes were close and very ! E*enly contend ^ttnd pn completion pf the final round it was announced that Comox had won by 19 points to 17, thus becoming the winners of the handsome Maynard cup. Ry rounds the games were; 1st round, Comox 1, Union Buy 2; second round, Comox :i. Union Bay 8; third round Comox 5. Union Bay 1; fourth round, Comox 1, Union Bay 5; fifth ' round, Comox :',, Union Bay 8| sixth round, Comox .'{, Union Bay X Total Comox lit, Union Bay 17. Comox was represented by Roy Cliffe, J, Sutton, H. Rossiter, W. Gage, \V. Pollock, E. Croteau, D. T. Steele, G. Butchers, J. Stevenson, J. ■ McCulloch, D. Damonte, R. Bowie, E. T. Cliffe, Alf Edwards. K. Thompson. Union Bay: A. II. Kay, P. F. Reid, J. Kerr, A. S. Jones, A. C. Dunn, A. R. Home, A. Bradley, A. A. Matheson, M. H. Thomas, A Auchinvole Jr. H, Genry, W. Marshall, W. Treloar, P. 0. Graham. J. Fulcher, T. Campbell. No. 5 Mine To Close Down Owing to Further Depression in Coal Trade Some 120 Men Will Be Laid Off No. 5 mine will dose down within the next few days. This will nol make very interesting reading for residents at this end of tbe Island but we are given to understand that the man- agemeni of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir). limited, have been forced to take this step on account of the further depression in the coal industry. We also learn that the shut-down will affect about 120 men and these will be placed in No .| mine OS quickly as places can be found for them. The married men will be given first consideration after which, if it is al all possible, the single men will bo found employment. Had protection from foreign fuel oil been granted to our local coal industry years ago, this greal depression in the coal industry would never have occurred and tbe northern end of Vancouver Island would hnve heen in a prosperous condition. Actual want has been thc lot of many of our miners, whilst many others have just been able to exist on the two and three days' work a week. We have still une ray of hope. The government at Ottawa has promised to give careful consideration to our demands for protection from foreign fuel "j], and if die subvention on exported British Columbia coal is granted it will lu- of tremendous assistance in enabling tbe conl operators of the lslnnd to gain a footing in thc Peruvinn nmf Chile markets. The Cumberland Islander SftSSSf PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND. 80 EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, MARCH L>7tb, 1(131. MOTOR DRIVING AND APPROACH OF SPRING. AS APRIL 1st draws near many motorists are giving their cars the once over, in readiness fur spring and summer motoring. The roads and highways of the Island will be throngssd with cars. Soon tourists will again be in our midst, while week-end trips from our centres of population, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo to our wonderful resorts at this end of the Island will be the order of the day. Is 1931 going to hang up a new record of fatalities arising out of automobile accidents? Are the more and better highways being provided to have the tragic outcome of steadily adding to the death toll because people using such better roads exercise less care in operating their cars? A United States magazine, in a recent issue, dealt with the rising death toll due to reckless automobile driving in that country. And what a toll, more thnn was inflicted on the American troops in the Great War. Here are the figures: rr^tor accidents in the United States in 1930: kill- ed .".-.500 people and injured more than 96,000. More than 2,000 little children under five years of age were killed and more than 45,000 were injured. The youth of today wants to travel fast—the faster the better and following an exhaustive inquiry it has been learned that women proved to be safer drivers than men. Young men at their best physical development were the worst offenders. In the earlier days of automobiling defective construction of cars, poor brakes, etc., were responsible for most of the accidents. Today the fact has been well established that as drivers we are not so good as the cars we operate. What we have to learn is that safety is more important than speed. TAXATION AND WAGE. IN ORGANIZED society,' funds arc required for the expense of administration of law, tl e keeping of order, the providing of roads, postal delivery, and many other things which nerve the community a: a whole, whether it be a nation, a province of a municipality, These funds are secured by a levy on the individual unit, the citizen either directly or .indirectly. The familiar form uf direct taxation is the collection from owners of property an annual percentage of the assessed value. Many, however, who are not owners, enjoy the conveniences of community life, und these are reached by what is called Indirect taxation, that is, an extra charge on commodities in personal use, by which even the poor contribute something, although ths1 indirect tux usually affects luxuries. Tl.e system is a haphazard compromise which does not always achieve distributive justice. To improve the cqu'ty of things, frenzies,1 budgs't-mukcrs of post-war years have devised the income tJtx. a direct levy on income above a certain deadline. ( Where that deadline should be; when should an income be taxnble, is h problem. A provincial finance minister has just decided that incomes over $600 t year are taxable, Placing the deadline at this estimat" is practically taxing the minimum wage. And we have heen accustomed to look on minimum as the minimum. Direct taxattion of course is a vexation, inasmuch as it makes ur part with money. This levy,*" however, on the poorer classes is particularly obnoxiou i, since it furnishes another grievance at ft time when the proletariat is depressed and restless. But the proletariat is a victim of the exaggerated modern urge for amusement, the radio and the motor car. Why not raise indirect revenue from them on these things which are not necessities and leave the direct tax to those who have benefited more from their membership in organized society? —The Monthly Bulletin. FIREMEN TO PLAYJSOCCER Tyee A Team of Quathiaski Cove Here Saturday A soccer game lhat has heen the talk of the town for the past few days will take place on the Recreation Ground Saturday when ihe local lire department tako on the Tyee A Team of Quathiaski Cove. The tire- men, like the local old timers think they can beat anything in the district and if they cun only score goals as well as they put (ires out, Charlie Parnham will have a real tenm. The chief realms he must take no ehrinee with the greatly Improved Tyee A tenm and has slated Harold Conrod for the centre half oosition with Jackson and .Scavarda holding down the other half back positions*. McLellan will he at left hack but who will partner him has not been decided. Harrison, Sommerville, Hudson, Bannerman, Maxwell and Stewart are all .in line for a forward position. At present the position of goal keeper has not been filled, but many think "Tine;" Dono could fill up the gap nicely. Ting has had a good deal of aoccer experience, mostly as a full back in his younger days and although the years have slowed him up a little he appeurs to be the one best bet for filling the goal. Game starts ut 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Ix>nK-winded Lecturer: "If I havo talked too Ioiir it's because I haven't any watch with me, and there's no clock in this hall". Yoice from Audion.ee: "There's a calendar ba- hind you.'* FOUR PERFECT HANDS DEALT IN BRIDGE GAME ON COASTAL STEAMER PUT YOUR DOLLARS TO USE NOW! LYING idle and unused are millions of dollars ... of no more use than the gold of sunken Spanish galleons at the bottom of the sea. Not only is normal spending the ONLY solution of the business depression that sits on our shouders like the fabled old man of the sea, but your dollar actually buys MORE today than at any time since 1914! Don't let the cobwebs gather on your money. Put your dollars to use now! THIS IS BUYING TIME. DEFINITIONS OF HOME . . . SOME TKU1SMS. "The place where we grumble most and arc treated the best." "Father's kingdom ,a mother's world and a child's paradise." "A world of strife shut out and a world of love shut in." "The place where the small are great, and the great are small." "Where one's true disposition is sure to be revealed." "No man is poor who possesses a home and a family." Prince Kupert, March 23.—Four pel feet hands were dealt Saturday night in tlie smoking-room of Ss. Cnt- ala in a bridge game played by A. Rothsioin, Vancouver business man; M. A. Marky, manager of the Big Bay Lumber Company's Sawmill at Prince Kupert; Capt. W. P. Armour, Prince Kupert, manager for the Pacific Salvage Company, nnd D. C. Scott, well-known candy traveller. Marley held the IU spades, Armour 13 hearts, Scott 13 diamonds and Rothstein 13 clubs. The deal caused .so much excitement that the hands weie not actually played. ftcalfb 5ctvfce OF THE taabiatt JKehural Aflfiariatioti '»OB^P * GRANT FLEMING. UtUHfhf M.D. ~ MfOCUTC jgCMTMlV Questions concerning health, addressed to thc Canadian Medical Association, 184 College St., Toronto, will bc answered per- CORRECT EATING A great deal of thought and considerable amount of attention are given, in many homes, to the selection and preparation of the meals. This is as it should be, and it is desirable also that the food, as it comes to thc table, be eaten in such a manner that the body will be able to muke the best possible use of it. Meals should be eaten quietly, and there should not be any hurry and rush In the dining-room. Food is not readily digested when the body is tit t. If the individual is tired, a rest before eating will aid digestion, as will also a meal thnt is eaten quietly and calmly. Arguments or scoldings should never be carried on at meal-time. Emotional upsets, anger or worry interfere with digestion. Meal-time should be a cheerful and happy time. The body is better able to digest food when meals are taken regularly. The regular meal-time gives the digestive system the periods of rcRt which it requires, If meals are taken at all hours, or if there is eating between meals, there is no time left for the organs or digestion to rest. Food should be thoroughly chewed before it is swallowed. Do not be afraid to use your teeth. Using the teeth is one of the best ways of keeping teeth and gums in a healthy state. There is no objection to the moderate use of beverages with meals, but they should only be taken when there is no food in the mouth—never used to wash down food beforft .it has been thoroughly chewed, When sitting down to the table, it is not wise to drink cold water before the meal begins. At that time, the blood vessels of the stomach un dilated and the gastric juices are active. Under such conditions a dash of cold water is undesirable as it causes thc blood vessels to contract, and checks the secretion of the gastric juice. Cold water or milk should be drunk slowly and taken during the meal ,not before solid food is taken. Moderation should be practised at all times. It is harmful to evereat. Excess does harm; it throws an undue strain on the body and so wears the tissues out early. Premature old age generally means that moderation has not been practised. Eat moderately, eat slowly, and make meal-time, restful time-— that is the way to eat. GOOD FRIDAY GOLF CONTEST. Capt. A. B. Ball and secretary .lohn Aitken, of t'ie Courtenay Coif Club, have chosen two teams to meet in singles competition on Good Friday, April 3rd, piny to start at 9:30 in the morning. Following is the draw with players on the secretary's team first in each case: Fllberg vs. Dixon, W. Booth vs. R. fl. Laver, Eakin vs. McLeod, Cooke vs. Dr. Moore, J. Aitken vs. P. Booth, McPhee vs. Ball, Bates vs. Williams, Uehlyama vs. Idlens, Bourne vs, F. Field, W, Cooke vs. Mansell, Sutherland vs. Wilson, Noel vs. Hurford, H. Jones vs. S. Jones, Anderton vs Urquhart, Van Hemert vs. H. Cliffe, Newman vs. Roy, A. McLeod vs. Reg. Laver, Selfe vs. W. Cliffe, Baker vs. Minatti, Dobson vs. T. Graham, Bell vs. Dr. Gordon, Ii glis vs. R. Bowie, Jr., Pidcock vs. Dundas, Aston vs. Dick, Forrest vs. Cooper. OOD tor the severer forme of eczema An active Uuid that washes Into the skin. A doctor's formula with a brilliant record. Itching stops Instantly this clear stainless treatment peno- t rates tbo sick tissues, LANGS DRUG STORE WARNING For some time we have heen bothered with boys breaking insulators by shooting at them or by throwing stones. As this matter is very serious and might be the means of stopping work in the mines for one day or more, anyone found damaging the Company's property will lie prosecuted to thc fullest extent of the law. By order of the Management, CANADIAN COLLIERIES 10-14 (DUNSMUIR!. LIMITED. COMOX ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given thnt all assessed taxes on land levied under the "Taxation Act" and all school taxes levied under the "Publie Schools Act" are due and payable on April 1st, 1931. All taxeston income shall be deemed to he due and payable on the date on which the notice of assessment thereof Is given to the taxpayer. All taxes due and collectable for the Comox Assessment District are payable at my office in the Government Office, Cumberland, B.C. This notification is equivalent to a personal demand by me for the payment of all taxes as levied on thc assessment rolls. No further notice will be given nnd taxpayers are requested to see that their taxes arc promtply paid. Dated at Cumberland, B.C., March 11th, 1981. J. J. McCREADIE, Collector. Grakle Wins The National The ninetieth renewal of the Grand National steeplechase was run at Auntree, Liverpool, today nnd was won by Grakle, carrying 1(11 pounds. The horse is fi years old and owned by C. R. Taylor. Second horse was Gregalach, also a '.'-year-old and owned by Mrs, Gemmell. Third place was won by Annandale another 9- year-old horse carrying 147 pounds, and Is owned by Lady Glenapp. The national is the greatest horse race in the world and ia a very difficult course, four miles and 850 yards with more than 30 jumps—and they are real jumps. No word was received about the holder of the winning ticket in the Irish Sweepstake. Sho! Sho! They're here the wonder stars of radio! Amos V Andy in "Check and Double Check"--tonight I Floral Designs j ■ Mad* ap te ivf! any occasion. ; Any order 'phoned before mid- ' I night will be waiting for you ; • the following morning. j : Jiwt 'Phone Yoar Requeat • ; We'll do tho rest • j THK GARDEN PATCH j • No. ii 324 Courtenay '. ! Night 'Phone 98X • VALID /TOUT A NOURISHING, bodybuilding tonic which ii prescribed by prominent physicians. Silver Spring XXX X Invalid Stout ia high in extract, thoroughly aged and matured. Equal in quality to the more expensive imported stouts. G*J n) be Ha i.»(! ; C«rumcrdi ; HtHdtfuartcm .:',. Hotel Ralffl Keueniibk VOTERS' LIST REGISTRATION Accomodation The B««t ' Rooms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. Latt Day, Saturday, April 4th; Court of Rcviiton on May 18th All in the district are urged to make application for registration on the Provincial Voters' List ns Saturday, April the -1th is the last day on which application will lie received with the Court of Revision sitting on Monday, May the 1 Rth. A Real Laundry Comox \nWty Laundry Thomas Bros. Phone 71 or 23, Cnsb.rl.oJ Conrtonns, Phone 200 Lot uo noko thlnoa look liko now for roll Ikli Spring. ILO-1L© THEATRE |i Now Showing •UNLAX'.. Here they are! AMOS V ANDY "Check and Double Check" ,M","">"«s»f#>*»>«»»»WW« | Modes in Clothes ^-^vsj and LoVe *4tS "^ A movietone of marvelous modes, magnificent maids and merry mannered men in search of pleasure. Irene Rich H. B. Warner Raymond Hackett Marion Shilling Ilka Chase s*®f iT'^'l ON YOUR BACK. I'liis advertisement is not published or displayed by the I.iquoi Control Hoard or by thc Government of British Columbia. FRIDAY, MARCH 27th, 1081. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. NESTLE'S rEvgjST*sJ MILK NESTLE'S -World's largest Producers and Sellers of Condensed and Evaporated Milk. RICH and creamy .. sterilized and sealed in air-tight tins ... always fresh ... ideal for growing children. Nestle's Evaporated Milk is pure cow's milk from selected herds. Truly nourishing and twice as rich as ordinary bottled milk. Tke SAFE MILK for CHILDREN Star Livery Stable ALEX MAXWELL, Proprietor. Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. <C«=ffi3,e8='*B«,C3tgfTI^^ Automobile Side Curtains and Harness Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS SJ***S5SE***MJ*3a»ra=*-*^^ When Purchasing Electrical Appliances See that it bears the name of Hot- point or Manning-Bowman which stand for outstanding quality in Electrical Appliances.' A full line of percolators, waffle irons grills, vacuum cleaners, irons, curling tongs, etc., always on hand. for Sale by Cumberland Electric Lighting Company Limited is Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co., Ltd. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL PLUMBING AND REPAIR WORK. Phone 75 A. B. CLINTON, Manager. Manufacturers of .tough and Dressed Lumber AU higher grade Finishings, Moudings and every building material. PROMPT DELIVERY WITH REASONABLE CHARGES Royston Lumber Co., Ltd. R. R. No. J, Cumberland, IJ. C. PHONES- — — — J0®**, Cumberland 159 (Night Call, Courtenay 134X BUREAU OF OF PROVINCIAL INFORMATION Victoria, March 23.—The growing demand for homesites in the Powell River district prompted the Department of Lands Jo-auction off a big butch of lots and'ercage this week. Seventy lots of from half to one acre each are situated near Cranberry Lake about two miles east of the town and 264 are comprised in an addition to Westview in the same district, whale 19,569 acres are offered at Southview eight miles from Powell River near the Sliamon Indian Reserve. Within thc past year Powell River Pulp & Paper Company has .been rapidly expanding its industry. Tliey have added to their water power of a new power house nt Stillwater and the completion of a tunnel over a mile in length to the intake at Gordon Pasha Lake. They have now .seven paper making machines in op- erattion and preparations arc being mnde for the eighth. To date it is estimated they have spent about $25- 000,000 on the enterprise and it is understood that another $6,000,000 expenditure is contemplated for the current year. All this has meant added population with a demand for homesites which the sale is intended to supply. The Provincial Department of Ag* riculture has undertaken this year to supervise the boyB' and girls' judging contest at the annual bull sale at Kamloops. They are paying the expenses of five teams of boys and girls selected to judge on that occasion. Within the past year the Department of Agriculture through its pure bred aire policy hns placed 90 bulls with Farmers' Institutes throughout the province. Requests ore tn hand for 26 more to be placed as soon as available. The growing attraction of British Columbia for the American motor tourist is shown by the fact that while 1930 was generally a much less prosperous year than 1929 there was last year an increase in the number of motor cars admitted to the province. During 1929, 181,798 cars came in as against 185,418 for 1930 or an increase for the latter year of 3,620 which at the usual rate of calculation means 12,000 extra tourists. No less than 72,000 cars came in by the Pacific Highway, and despite Victoria's insular position 8,450 landed there from boats and ferries, Over three-fourths entered for periods of over twenty-four hours and running up to 60 days, showing that the average tourist probably stays longer and spends more in B. C. than in any other province. Bacon litter competitions have been conducted for some years by the Provincial Department of Agriculture with the object of encouraging production of bacon hogs. The Dominion Department has now become interested and will in future contribute half the prize money, There is a good market an the United Kingdom for bacon properly fed and finished. Last year's fruit and vegetable pack in this province exceeded all previous records by 80,000 cases. A total of 1,521,000 cases of canned fruits and vegetables went out of the canning plants as compared with 144- 112 in the previous year. All the cans were made in Vancouver and all thc labor secured in the province Fifty-four per cent of all the sea fishery of Canada was the total of the Uritish Columbia catch for 1930. It amounted to 538,585,000 pounds. The herring fisheries yielded 100,- 000,000 for dry salting. The average yearly value of the fishery catch is $25,000,000. It employs about 20,- 000 people using 7,000 boats and has 150 canneries, cold storage and reduction plants. {******00*******************00000 , X I Town Topics 2 Mrs. Gordon Cavin and daughters spent Sunday last at Fanny Bay, the guests of Mrs. Cavin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. McLaughlin. * • * GRANT BROS. TO RESUME LOGGING. It will be welcome news to many to hear that Grant Bros., of Victoria, are making preparations to resume logging operations near Fanny Bay in the near future. Misses C. MacKinnon, C. Carey and F. MacKinnon visited Campbell River on Wednesday last, being accompanied by Mrs. Fairbairn, Capt. and Robert Ash. The party visited the Campbell River badminton club quarters before returning and enjoyed some excellent badminton. X * * Mrs. Gower. wife of inspector of schools for this district, who has bcen a patient at a Victoria hospital for some time has returned to her home at Sandwick. Her many friends in Cumberland will wish for her a I Sunkist I Oranges 3 Seedleas and full of juice, BO for 50c |l! CLOVER LEAF SALMON SPECIAL—1 Red .Salmon, JjS 2 Pink Salmon, total value 90c |s SPECIAL PRICE, 3 one-pound tins 76c [|J SUNKIST LEMONS, 26c PER DOZEN |j SUNKIST GRAPEFRUIT, 5 FOR 26c. || x»ii^'"0FFra :-: 1 2 tbs. of Bulk Tea and 1 Green Tea Pot, 5-cup QF. 1*2 capacity for tjO\s M COMOX POTATOES, PER SACk $1.35 IM Full Stock of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. [U I Matt Brown's Grocery § M For Service nnd Quality IS Sj| Phone 30 Cumberland [U Annual Hospital Ball under auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary Cumberland General Hospital ILO-ILO DANCE HALL FRIDAY, APRIL 17th Rod And Gun Club Smoker lJAGKT>yffi Annual Smoker And Meeting Well Attended Cumberland Rod and Gun Club- held its annual meeting and.smoker in the Cumberland hall on Saturday evening with about 100 members in attendance. Officers were elected for thc ensuing year as follows: Hon. President, H. Maynard, Victoria; Hon. vice-presidents, T. Graham and T. Scott; president, Louis Frelone; vice-president, F. Martin; secretary- treasurer, J. L. Brown; executive committee: U. James, A. Maxwell, A. Sommerville, J. Lewis, J. and B. Horbury, J, Cameron, H- Strachan, R. Struthers, G. Richardson, J. Ellis, 0. Roberts, J. Bono, Ed Anderson (Un- ■ ion Bay). Theed Pearse. or Courtenay, was one of the evening's speakers, introducing a letter from Jas. Aston, of Courtenay, advocating completion of the road on the east coast of .Denman Island to give fishermen access to Yellow Rock. It was moved by A. Maxwell that a resolution be presented before tlie Courtenay and Cumberland boards of trade bringing this to their attention. This was seconded and carried. B. Harvey, Oame Warden, spoke on observance of the game laws, ttianking the club members for their hearty cooperation. The secretary was instructed to write the Game Board asking that Lake Cumberland be restocked with - 5000 Kamloops or cutthroat trout. It was also decided by the meeting that subject to the aproval of the, Comox Logging Company fire-places or open ovens be built by the club for the convenience of campers and to guard against flre hazard. Business completed, the twt ot the evening was spent in a happy social way, refreshments liquid and solid, in-. eluding "hot dogs" were literally supplied. An Interesting ' program completed the evening's enjoyment consisting of songs by J. Bono. O. Richardson, T. Brown, R. Bennie, J. Murray, W. Herd, J. Griffith, W. Warren, W. Brown, G. Brown; Violin solos by D. Tweedhope; recitation. R. Uttle; duet, R, Bennie and M. Stewart; duet. G. Robertson and A. Williams. John McKenzie, of Courtenay, spoke on behalf of the Courtenay guests, voicing their appreciation. speedy and complete recovery. * * • Girls from Miss Cannon's class in home economics at the Courtenay Schools, showed themselves greatly interested in the demonstrations of meat cutting by two members of the federal Department of Agriculture held at Courtenay on Thursday last. One of Miss Cannon's pupils, Edith Acheson, received fourth prize in a contest naming twenty different cuts of ment. ..'' » * « Mrs. R. Robertson and Mrs. W. B. Gordon were joint hostesses at a bridge party on Tuesday night, at .the , home of Mrs. Robertson, West Cumberland, three tables being in play, Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses and following cards a social hour enjoyed. Winners at bridge were ladies' first, Mrs. T. R. f?. Graham, consolation, Miss Florence Sehl. Gent's first wns won by Mr. M. Graham and consolntion by Mr. T. R. S. Graham. The Rev. E. O. Robathan, vicar of St. Michael's and AH Angels, Chemainus, presented eighteen- candidates for confirmation at the Church on Sunday evening last. The Bishop of Columbia was present and conducted the confirmation ceremony. One of the largest congregations ever recorded was present, extra seats being placed down the aisle and at the back, but still a number had to stand. Rev. E. O. Robathan was formerly vicar of Holy Trinity, Cumberland. EAT MORE//4CORN SYRUP 'GLtWXtV j^pwenseeaaBHesease^^ RILErS TRANSFER Orders left nl Henderson's Candy Store will receive : -.: Ij PROMPT ATTENTION " David Hunden, Jr. COAX — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD ^ of all descriptions **a»P»saj^o»^i3B»cjQaiaKEwa« C. P:k. May . Build Cabins ■6apt. G.k Bates, local representative of the Canada Colonization Association, attended the first annual convention:' of representatives of the association at the Hotel Vancouver list week, and was one of the few speakers palled upon at the banquet held. *■-. In writing the Free Press in connection with this convention, F. B. Mc- Cqiyiell, Superintendent of Land Settlement for British Columbia, says that the''convention, on the whole, while of very modest proportions, was indicative of the interest that is being evinced generally in the ':back to the land" movement and which they feel will assist in laying the foundation for a sound and profitable agriculture. . H]e also tells us that Captain Bates gave a splendid dissertation of the settlement possibilities of the Comox Valley In general and thc areas of logged- off'lands in particular. With reference to the Forbidden Plateau, in which Col. J. 8. Dennis be- cUfto so:.interested., while here, Captain Bates took the occasion to sub- mi)- a concrete proposal to some of th eofficials regarding its development which made a ver}' favorable Impres- siqn with good prospects of some con- ctete results. We understand that it is quite possible that the Company will construct a main cabin of fair size and -some smaller cabins on a convenient site' to be chosen in the plateau. Captain Bates says that the officials of the railway company are now be- ginning ,.to realize tbe importance of this hinterland of Courtenay as a tourist attraction. COURTENAY TORIES r ELECT OFFICERS At. an adjourned meeting of the Courlentiy. Conservative Association tho following officers were elected for the ensuing yenr: Hon. Pres'toents:. Hon. R. B. Bennett and Hon. Dr. Tolmie. Hon. 'Vtce-Pre.«idents: Mrs. pearse, pr. t MacNaughton, and Mr.'Tom Graham. President: Mr. Wm. Duncan. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. Liddle II. Morrison. Secretary-treaSurer: Theed Pearse. EJxecutlvo Committee: F. ETfeldj Theed M.L.A. and Sleepy time Is Over!! Admission $1.00 Refreshments included It's time to awaken from our lonjr wonumic sleep . . . full of nightmares. To awaken to a new era of prosperity based on sane commodity prices and production gauged to demand. Only by normal buying can our country arouse from its lethargy. Every man and woman must do their share. It's a call to arms . . . with dollars as ammunition. Will you be on the firing line? | I! if 1 1 ♦I tt a ** *♦ ♦ -**>*t>: *♦ :.tm> , ♦ **■:„ This Is Buying Time ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ 0 i ■ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ Mrs. J. Thomson, F. Dack, G. Leighton, W. Hayman, W. J. C. Bennett, J. Thomson, A. Orr, L. Piket, VI. J. Williams. DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Ounsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. The Scottish Laundry Alice St., Courtenay ... FOR THE BEST IN DRY CLEANING OR LAUNDRY SERVICE PHONES: 220— Courtenay 150—Cumberland e *********.************.*********. 24—TELEPHONE—100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat at Union Bay Every Sunday morning ' ********00000*00**0*0******0*0A0Amt\ The GEM BARBER SHOP Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser bait cut any style 35c cut arty style 60c Chibl'n' Ladles hai P. P. Harrison BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC M.sin Office Courtenay Phone 268 Local Office Cumberland Hotel in Evenings Telephone 1I6R or 24 Call home and say "all's well" When y journey'* u arrive at your nd, telephone! The folk wondering hi along on I lie t arrived mfrly. your part, wil ing how lhey nt home will be you, got > nnd if you tnd you, on he wonder* •e. So call your home by long-diitance —you cm be connected within a few moment*—-and you and the fullti (here will he delighted with th* »peedy reunion. Board of Trade Cumberland *■*■ Ther •unng voice. phone e ii nothing io rea*- ru the si.und of your Tell them by tele- that "all'i well." B, (\ TELEPHONE CO. PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY. MARCH 2:7th, 1981. esgttctoei Announcing... Arrival of the Newest in Spring aad Summer Dresses Sutherland's Dry Goods m 95c Saturday Surprises AT MUMFORD'S GROCERY 3 ma. Red Bag Tea 3 lbs. Fresh Ground Coffee 3 2i/i.-tb. tins Peaches 3 21/s-tb. tins Pears ...95t Wt _....'. | 95c 95e 3 Purity China Oats ™ ..! »5e 3 Urge Pkgs. Gold Dust Powder 95* 2 3'/2-lt). Jars Jam or Marmalade 95c 2 10-lb. Sacks Pastry Flour 95c 4 Packages Arrow Sodas 96c 7 Royal City Soup—Tomato, Pea, Vegetable 95c 4 4-oz. Bottles Liquid Veneer 95< 4 Dozen Freiih Eggs 95c 14 Empress Jelly Powders 95c 4 Bottles Heinz Ketchup 95e 20 Bars Carbolic Soap 95c See our windows for Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Daily Mumford's Grocery If You Get It al Mumford's U'» Good CTVsWs.ssrf'IfrM ir^sll ,,l*f.l. ,,l*fsm) d^*^mttt*)ftmmtjflt)0 We Are Not Kicking! ■ t Some business men arc kicking about slack times. It is different with us. People in Cumberland have appreciated oirr efforts to give them Economical Cut« of ' ' Beef at Cash and Carry Ir -4M3 t There is no half measure about our intentions to give you thu best possible values in ... . PRIME BEEF, MUTTON, VEAL PORK AND LAMB Of course, at our store you will find all the lines usually carried by an up-to-dute Meat Store. YOURS FOR CASH AND CARRY PRICES Wilcock&Co.LtA • FAMILY BUTCHERS Everything in Quality Me«ta j y»tU" <**t%,*,***t\» *»*At''t*t*t\> tat^piittttUfi *tt»t%t " t^msWIlfMIIUUSjtttJISl^^ Personal Mention 1 s-aMa^*a*iafffirsaMpgffip-ss**ni kmr aai;;! PRELIMINARY NOTICE The YounR People's Society of the Cumberland United Church swill present a farce-comedy, "A Run for Her Money," in the Church hall on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2!Hh and 30th. The Women's Benefit Association heist a most enjoyable whist drive in the Fraternal Hall on Thursday, ten tables boing in play. Mrs. King was thc winner of the first prize, Mrs. Qutnn the second and Mrs. Covert the consolation. Refreshments were served following t'ie card games and a Booiftl hour thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. A. Maxwell, Jr., was hostess ut the horns' of Mrs. A. Maxwell, Sr.. on Thursday evening when Thursday Bridge. Club held their usu:il two tables of bridge. Mrs. Maxwell, Sr., was guest of the club for the evening and succeeded in winning the tirst prize, with Mrs. J. H. Robertson securing second. Dainty refreshments were served after the games by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Maxwell, Sr. Those members present were Mrs. J. H. Bennie, Jr., Mrs. W. Hutchinson, Mrs. M. Stewart, Mrs. J. H. Cameron, Mrs. A. Sommerville, Mrs. A. Maxwell, Sr., Mrs. A. Maxwell, Jr., Mrs. J. H. Robertson, Miss J. E. Robertson and Miss L. Sheppard. Mr. Tom Lewis returned to Cumberland on Wednosday after spending the past few months visiting in Vancouver ami Seattle. ... Rose Marocchi, a Bopular 't«en-ago Miss was pleasantly surprised at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. Husband, on Friday evening when a large number of school mater, and friends arrived to spend the evening. Oame6 of various kinds were entered into with zest, radio music was listened to and #ainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Husband and girls of the company. All voted It one of the happiest of times. ... Mr. and Mrs. W. Richards and children, of Nanaimo, were the week-end guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Richards. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Thoburn were host and hostess on Saturday evening to several friends who made them an unexpected visit and who spent a very on Friday evening whe na large num- followed by music, community singing and dancing. Messrs. R. and M. Littler and Bill Whitehouse rendered musical selections on concertina, piano and banjo. A delicious supper was enjoyed. Winners of the prizes were Mrs. R. Littler, Mrs. Whitehouse, J. Thoburn, R. Littler for whist with Mrs. M. Littler and Bill Whitehouse securing consolations. At "500" Mrs. R. Littler won ladies' first prize, Mrs. Whitehouse the consolation with M. Littler securing gent's flrst and J. Thoburn consolation. Mr. Matt Littler was also fortunate in the guessing contest. Others present Included Mrs. J. Thoburn, Mrs. R. D. Brown and Mrs. S. Davis. Cumberland, March I —The Welsh Society held an interesting card party on Friday evening In their hall with "500" and whist In play. Winners of the former of which there were five tables were: ladies', Mrs. E. L. Robertson with S. L. Robertson and D. Morgan tying for gent's prize. On cut of cards the former was declared winner. At whist with seven tables in progress Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. J. Strong (substituting! were successful. A social time, during which the ladies of the society served refreshments, rounded out a very enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Emlyn Roberts have returned to Nanaimo where they will again take up residence. Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams spent Saturday with Mrs. W. WlUlams and Mrs. J. Wilcock at Courtenay Eighteen tables were In play at the whist drive held Saturday evening In Memorial hall under auspices ol thc local branch of the Canadian Legion when Mrs. D. Bell and Mrs. J. Irvine won ladles' prizes, Ueorge Ouy and A. Bogo capturing the gent's prizes. Refreshments were served by the ladies after which dancing was In order till midnight. Mrs. W. Shearer, Mrs. O. Shearer and Mrs, J. Baird were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith, Courtenay » . . Mrs. D. Manson and Sidney Buttress of Nanaimo, spent the week-end here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, c. Buttress, Sr ... Mrs. Theal and her daughter, Miss Frances Theal, who have been visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wier, and sister, Mrs. P. P. Harrison, for the past week, have returned to their home in Chilllwack. FOR SALE—Duck Eggs for hatching also large quantity of white leghorn eggs for hatching, Apply F. Court, near Royston Sawmiil. It''' LAMB'S RUMS IN IUII.K AMI CASKS FINE OLD NAVY (Thr Sailors loir il) 60LDEN 6R0VE (Thf Doi'tomrecommend it) Shipped hy ALFRED LAMB A SON LONDON EnabUshed IM') This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Hoard or by the Government of lho Province of British Columhia. Mr. J. C. Brown left on Wednosday morning for Powell River on business connected with the I.O.O.F. tf tf m A jolly social time wus spent at the home of Miss Isabel Herd on Thursday evening when thc Gedunkers held their usual weekly meeting. The hostess served dainty refreshments during the evening, everyone having a very pleasant time. Those present were Misses Dina aud Jessie Baird, Lillian Banks, Edna Gear, Helen Parnham, Evelyn Carey, Marguerite Herd, Edna Watson, Winona B.tird and Isabel Herd. • * ■» The Lady Forresters held a successful whist drive in the lodge room following close of lodge business on Monday evening. Mrs. Gear was fortunate in winning ladies' first prize, Mrs. J. Bond ladies' second, Mrs. Bell securing consolation. A prize was also given for the spectators, Mrs. Auchterlonie being the lucky winner. Refreshments were served und rounded off a very pleasant evening. • * * The ladies of the Thursday evening bridge club met at the home of Mrs. R, Littler this week for their usual weekly game of bridge. Three tables were in play, Mrs. H. Clarke gaining first prize, Mrs. M. Littler, second nnd Mrs.' C. MacDonald, consolation. Mrs. C. O'Brien and Mrs. M. Littler were guests of the elub for the evening. Cards were followed by serving of delicious refreshments by thc hostess and a social chat was enjoyed. Among those present were Mesdames M, Littler, C. O'Brien, Gear, R. McNeil, IL Parkison, J. Lockner, C. Whyte, K. Brown. C. MacDonald. J. Quinn, R- Abrams, J. D. Davis, A. Clark. W. Huds.w and R. Littler. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs, Gibbs, Second street, on Monday evening when n number of friends paid hev a visit. Games, contests ond whist were enjoyed, the prizes for the guessing contest going to Mrs, Lewis, Mrs. Weir, Mrs. M. Westfield and Miss H. Horbury. Mrs. W. Herd succeeded in taking first prize at whist, Mrs. West- field second and Miss H. Horbury the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served during the evening. Those present included, Mrs. Heaps, Mrs. R. Brown, Mrs. W. Herd, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. M. Rees, Mrs. J. Lewis, Mrs. K. Weir, Mrs. M. Westfield, Mrs. W. Keenan, Mrs. B. Brown, Mrs. J. Walker, Mrs. J. Hill, Mrs. J. Bond, Mrs. A. Cameron, Mrs. A. Mann, Jr., Mrs. M. Brown and Miss H. Horbury. Two tables of bridge were in play at the weekly meeting of the Cumberland Men's Bridge Club on Wednesday night at the home of Mr. Eadie, Dunsmuir Avenue. Bounteous refreshments were served by the host following the card games. Those present were Messrs. P. D. Pickard, Rupert Shaw, L. H. Finch, J. J. McCreadie, N. 0. De Witt, F. J. Dalby, W. Mason, W. P. Kelly and Wm. Eadie. • * * Mrs. J. Ellis was happyily surprised on Monday evening jivhen a number of relatives and friends called at her home, West Cumberland, the occasion being her birthday nnd also her 19th wedding anniversary. Various games ond contests were enjoyed by the guests, while cards which were played during the evening resulted in Mrs. H. Schmidt winning ladies' first prize and Mrs. Ed Williams the ladies' second. Gent's first prize went to Mrs. Matt Brown and second to Mr. 3. Williams. The bean guessing contest was won by Mr. M. Brown, Delicious refreshments wore served dutiing the evening. Mrs. Ellis received many lovely gifts tn token of the event. Those present were Mr. und Mrs. J, Ellis, Mr. und Mrs. Ed Williams, Mr. and Mrs. M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. T. McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. T. James, Mrs. F. Slaughter, MrB. J. Derby shirt, Mrs. H. Schmidt, Mrs. H. McMillan, Mrs. B. Tarr, Mrs. L. Witt, Mrs. C. Williams, Mrs, J Williams and Mr. N. Ellis. Can't Praise It Enough, She Says "A year ago the fine health I'd had all my life seemed to go to pieces", stated Mrs. Ellen C. Mathieson, 1648 m MRS. ELLEN C. MATHIESON 13th Ave., Vancouver. "! suffered terribly from dyspepsia, gas pressure, palpitation and bilious headaches. I was dreadfully rundown, and felt tired and wornout all day. From the moment I started taking Sargon I began improving. My stomach is in healthy condition and every last sign of my trouble is gone. The Sargon Pills regulated me perfectly, without discomfort or bad after-effects. I have a wonderful feeling of health and strength, and cannot praise the Sargon treatment enough for it." Sold by Lang's Drug & Book Store. A. TAYLOR HEADS TENNIS CLUB. The Cumberland Tennis Club annual meeting held in the reading room at the Athletic Club building Thursday did not attract as many ns had been expected. It wus explained, however, by the president, Mr. A. J. Taylor that many of the members were working or had other engagements on. He had been assured, he snid, that a large number intended joining the tennis club and thought the meeting should go ahead with the election of officers. After carefully renewing last year's activities of the club, Mr. Taylor declared all offices vacant, when A. J. Taylor was again the unanimous choice for the president's chair. He will hnve Dr. E. R. Hicks for vice-president and J- J. McCreadie as secretary-treasurer. The executive committee will comprise Messrs. Roy Howay, John Dando and T. R. S. Graham and the Misses C. MacKinnon, C. Carey and F. Sehl. The social committee will be appointed by the executive. The dues were placed the same as last year's with the opening date set for April the 1st, with dues payable not later than the 30th of April. The Elite, ladies' cribbage club held their usual weekly crib drive in the Cumberland Hnll on Wednesday evening, there being nine tables of crib in play. Prize winners were ladies' first, Mrs. H. McMilland, the gent's prize going to Mr, Ellis Rogers. Delicious refreshments were served by the ladies and a jolly time enjoyed by all. The choir of the Cumberland United Church will render special Easter music on Sunday at 7 o'clock, A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present on this occasion. IN MEMORIAM. DALLOS—In loving anH fond remembrance of Frank Dailos, who entered into rest March 25th, 1929. Life is but a passoge to a greater room, Leading us to sunshine from the deepest gloom, Taking us through shadows to the brightest dny. Walk then boldly onward, we need never fear, He will come to meet us; Him we love so dear. Inserted by his loving wife and family. '***0******0***00*0************* CHUKCH OF ENGLAND Parish of Cumberland SERVICES. MARCH 29th (Palm Sunday) Hornby Island 11 a.m. Holy Trinity, Cumberland, at 7 p.m. * 000**0*0 ********00000*00****** 00 i It's Hard Work... s*'os, folks, it is hard work for any merchant to keep his customers satisfied. Low Prices Alone Will Not Retain Their Good Will. You've Got to Have Quality :« Along with Low Prices . . . and that's where we shine. Our meats are bought with the greatest of care by an expert butcher snd our staff of assistants have always co-operated with us in looking after our many customers . . . Quality, Courtesy, Service and Prices That Cannot Be Beaten. City Meat Market W. P. Symons Phone 111 "The Store That Appreciates Your Patronage" SPECIALS IN EASTER NOVELTIES Chocolate Eggs 5* to 50<> We will have names put on eggs from 25c and up. LEAVE YOUR ORDERS EARLY Fancy Baskets filled with novelties from 10<> Pascall's Easter Novelties—a great variety at SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES Easter Cards in many designs, prices range from 25.? Potted Plants These make very acceptable EASTER GIFTS. Large assortment just received, prices up from 25<> Pay Day Specials IT IS OUR INTENTION TO PUT A SPECIAL ON CERTAIN ITEMS EACH PAY DAY. FOR SPECIALS THIS WEEK SEE OUR WINDOW. Forewarned is Forearmed During the March winds you'll need this necessity. It is unrivalled for keeping the skin soft and white. It can blow and rain aB it wants to if you are plentifully supplied with Lang's Cream of Lilies. It's the best thing at the price, 50<S that we have in the store. Lang's Drug Store "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" ,*.M»*uv*svja 5 5? £-£':.!£.; BjsjajsfE Hresses - $5.90 *^ SOME BARGAIN! A choice range of plain and printed silk crepe dresses at a special price, values in lot to $10.90, sizes 14 to 44. ****»***********. Boys' Blouses, plain broadcloth blouses with polo collar sizes six to twelve years 49c **************** | Boys' Sweaters—Boys' Crew Neck pullover sweaters, I with fancy embroidered crest, sizes 28 to 34 .... $1.25 5? .*************** I 1 W. H. Anderson - Union Hotel SAVE MONEY Buy all Patent Medicines, Sundries etc Mt The. Central Barber Shop A. B. Gatz proprietor THE STORE OF QUALITY Standard Goods at Standard Prices YORKSHIRE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 525 Seymour street, Vancouver . $1,000 for $750 6% Pay 67c $5.00 Monthly Guaranteed by $50,000 paid in cash for Guaranteed Shares having no withdrawal privileges, also Selected First Mortgages. apply P. LEO ANDERTON for The Yorkshire & Pacific Securities Ltd. General Managers
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