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0*******0**0000000**00000*0***0--\ SEE and HEAR The Love Parade \ with an All Star Cast L ******************************* "'"""•I tuT ^ - ' Cn>rtr, ,. mberland Islander {****************************** -** j AT THE Ilo-Ilo Theatre A WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. THIS WEEK END *********00****0**0*********** FORTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 49. UOMBBRLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 1930. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Crack Gulf Flier Rams And Sinks Harbor Tug Merrylea CHARGE WITHDRAWN AGAINST CAR DRIVER S. Nakamura appeared in the eity police court on Tuesday, before Magistrate T. Carey, charged with driv- i to the common danger. Chief of 1 Police W. H. Cope withdrew the charge being unable to secure neees- ; sory witnesses. The case arose out of the accident of lust week when Nakamuru's car struck Mrs. John Frame as she was crossing the Post Office corner. Tug Goblin Rescues Three Mem Only Occupants of Merrylea The crack C.P.R. gulf flyer, Prin cess Elaine, outbound from Vancouver to Nanaimo on Tuesday evening rammed and sank the harbor tug Merryleo in a dense fog, just outside Prospect Point, Members of the tug's crew were rescued by the Gulf of Georgia Towing Co., tug "Goblin", whuch was nearby ot the time. The Princess Elaine continued on her journey to Nanoimo apparently undamaged. In a statement to a Nanaimo Herald representative on arriving, Capt. Cliffe, of the Elaine said he was proceeding very slowly, feeling his way out of the harbor when thc collision occurred. The West Vancouver Ferry had blown the stop signal, and both she and another boot on the Elaine's other side, the name of which he did not know, hut which apparently was the Goblin mentioned in the Cana dian Press dispatch, were stopped, and the Elaine was proceeding slowly between them when another boat came out from behind giving only one blast of her whistle, and on seeing the Elaine tried to circle back, but was truck in the stern by the Elaine and swung around. The captain had ordered the Elaine's en- | {fines stopped as soon as he saw the j boat crossing his track. j On hearing cries for help the El- | aine went astern and lowered a boat, the crew of which, on reaching the spot were informed that the crew I of the rammed hoat had been picked [ up. In the opinion of Capt. Cliffe, had she continued on her course instead of circling back, she would in all probability have cleared the Elaine. J Capt. Cliffe wirelessed the Princess j ' Kathleen of the collision, warning , her to be careful on entering the harbor, thc Kathleen later informing j the Elaine that three men had been I picked up. Asked Bounty Of $1 a Ton For Island Canadian Collieries Makes Application for Government Aid to Mines Here Whippets Defeat United Church Interesting Badminton Games at the Band Hall Some very interesting shuttle games were played at the Band Hall on Wednesday night on the occasion of the meeting of the Whippets and the United Church feather pushers. Twelve gomes in all were played, the Whippets winning seven and scoring 206 points as ugainst five games for the United Church players with 168 points. During the evening refreshments were served and following the inter-club games, many friendly games were enjoyed. Following are the complete scores with the names of the Whippets first in each instance Mixed Doubles M. Graham and Miss B. Dando lost to S. Mounce and Miss Auchterlonie, 8-21; T. R. S. Graham and Miss Cannon beat J. Auchterlonie and Mrs. Spooner, 21-10; W. Bennie and Miss H. Littler beat II. Treen and Mrs. Brown, 21-1); R. Bennie and Mrs, Bannerman lost to J. Stevenson and Miss L. Sheppard, 18-21; W. Whyte and Miss Gallivan lost to C. Nash and Mies A. Ghekie, 15-21; H. Waterfield and Mrs. Bruce Gordon beat D. McLean and Miss Brown, 21-10. Men's Doublet T. R. S. Graham and R. Bennie heat J. Auchterlonie and S. Mounce, 21-9; M. Graham and H. Waterfield lost to J. Stevenson and H. Treen, 18-21; W. Bennie and W. Whyte beat C. Nash and D. McLean, 21-6, Ladies' Doubles Miss Cannon and Miss Gallivan lost to Miss V. Auchterlonie and Mrs, Spooner, 8-21; Miss B. Dando and Miss H. Littler beat Miss L. Sheppard and Mrs. H. Brown, 21-16; Mrs. D. Bannerman and Mrs. Gordon heat Miss A. Ghekie and Miss Brown, 21-3. MRS. <W. BRUCE GORDON WINS BQOTH CUP. Mrs. W. Bruce Gordon, of Cumberland, was successful in winning the Booth cup at the links of the Courtenay Golf Club, Sandwick on Friday last, defeating Mrs. Von Her- mert in the final. Both ladies played real good golf the contest being very keen from start to finish. As runner-up, Mrs. Van Hermert will receive a special prize. UNSEALED LIQUOR COST JAPANESE REAL MONEY. On Saturday last, before Stipendiary Magistrate John Conway at Cumberland, two Japanese, T. Ki- yono and K. Kiyono were each fined fifty dollars and costs, charged under section 35 of the Government Liquor Act, with having unsealed liquor in their possession. ROBERT SPRUSTON DIES IN CAP BLAST Former Local Fireboss Fatally Injured Sunday at Princeton Mixed Crib Games Greatly Enjoyed The ladies Elite crib club met at the Cumberland Hall on Monday night and departed from their usual "ladies only" affair and turned it into a mixed affair when many male friends enjoyed the hospitality of the "Elite" club. There were ten tables in ptay and some very close and exciting games played many of the men dying in the last few holes. Mrs. Matt Stewart was the successful winner of the ladies' first prize with Mrs. Covert gaining the second. Mr. R. Struthers took first honors amongst the men with Joe Damonte a close second. Bounteous refreshments were served and a social hour followed thc eats. On Wednesday of next week another mixed affair will be held in the Cumberland Hall and refreshments served on this occasion will be hot dogs and coffee. All Crib Teams In Action This Week Courtenay Move from Cellar Position Robert Spruston, who o short time ago was fireboss ot No. 5 mine here | was fatally -injured on Sunday last in j No. 1 slope of the Tulameen coal mine, when presumably due to a short circuit in his shot-firing apparatus, caps in his cap bog exploded. Dan Vonich and George Rocich, miners ond Andrew Soltes, back-hand also suffered injury. Spruston, who was aged about 45, was an experienced miner and had been in the employ of the Tulameen coat mines limited for nearly twelve months, Ho was very well known in the Crow's Nest Pass and on Vancouver Island, working at various places at the coast. He had acted as fireboss at Extension, South Wellington and Cumberland. He is survived by his wife and four children. His mother, Mrs. Jane Spruston lives in Nanaimo, All teams in the Cumberland and district cribbage league were in action on Wednesday night and some real good games resulted with Union Bay and Comox running true to form both winning which keeps them still tied at the head of the table with eleven points each. Last year's champions went down again to defeat at the honds of the Conservatives whilst Courtenay ut last moved up from the cellar position by defeating the local Eagles. The Athletic team entertained the Union Bay squad and after establishing a comfortable lead had to acknowledge defeot by o score of i 20-10. The Conservatives had the Vets visiting them and ran out winners by 22-1-1. The Oddfellows were at home to Comox hut the ranchers won rather easily 20-16. This ulso was thc score in the Courtenuy- Eagles game, thc former coming out on the long end. Following is the Handing of the teams up to date: Crib League Standing G W L D P Comox 6 5 0 1 11 Union Bay 6 5 0 1 11 Conservatives 0 4 2 0 8 Vets 5 2 3 0 4 Athletics 5 12 2 4 Courtenay 6 2 4 0 4 Eagles 6 15 0 2 Oddfellows 6 15 0 2 Vancouver, Nov. 21.—Payment by the Dominion Government of a bounty of $1.00 a ton to Vancouver Island coal producers as a means of reducing the cost of Island coal and obtaining wider, markets for It has been under negotiation by Colonel C. W. Villiers of the Canadian Collieries Ltd., It was announced by John D. Galloway, provincial mineralogist, at the meeting here of the B. C. division of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Mining Association oi British Columbia. Tracing the history of the conferences held this year and the subsequent establishment of the coal committee, Mr. Galloway said one concrete result had been the decision of the Canadian Pacific Railway to convert switch engines in the Vancouver yards from oil to coal, with the resulting consumption of from 25,000 to 30,000 tons annu.i Ily. He spoke of the investigation now under way which may lead the same company to use coal instead of oil on the E. & N. Railway. He was optimistic tiiat a new spark arrester now being listed would solve the major obstacle in the way of this change—the forest fire hazard. Discounts Alberta Coal From statistics now assembled, Mr. Galloway believed it would be possible to sh'.iw many industries they could save by changing from oil to coal. He drew attention to the necessity of demonstrating that B. C. coal may be used domestically more economically than Alberta coal. He spoke optimistically of the development of domestic stokers which would promote the use of B. C. coal in houses. Bounty to Lower Cost "Vancouver Island coal is well known as excellent steam coal and now obtains the bulk of business of coal- burning ocean-going ships coming to British Columbia ports," continued Mr. Galloway. "Some bunkering now done at foreign ports might be obtained if lower prices could be quoted for Vancouver Island coal. It should be distinctly understood this does not mean that Vancouver Island coal ls over-priced; but, by lowering the price by means of a Dominion bounty, the field for Vancouver Island coal can be extended. "The question of a Dominion bounty has been thoroughly investigated by Colonel C. W. Villiers of the Canadian Collieries Ltd., and he has made application for $1.00 a ton bounty (subvention)' and the coal committee will probably strongly endorse this application to the Dominion Government. "At the present time the Dominion government is giving considerable aid to coal mining in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Alberta, by means of sub-ventions and bonuses. This is not a bonus or gift to the operators to enable them to make more profits, or, in some cases to lower deficits, but is to enable them to quote lower selling prices and capture certain markets previously served by American coal. With the exception of a slight assistance by railway coal sub-vention to the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., the coal industry of British Columbia is getting no direct financial assistance from the Dominion government. But it is probable that some aid will be given." EAGLE OFFICIAL TO VISIT CUMBERLAND Mr. S. W. Kane will pay an official visit to Comox Aerie, F.O.E., No. 1953 on Tuesday, December 2nd, 1930, the night of the regular meeting. A social will follow the business session and all members are requested to attend as important business will bc transacted. Coal Commission Hears Arrester Not Satisfactory Oil Not to lose to Coal on Rail at Present Time Coal will not yet bc restored to use as fuel for locomotives in Britsh Columbia, it was announced yesterday morning by the British Columbia Cool Commission ofter hearing a report from J. M. Cameron, manager of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, to the effect that tests of the Brown- Cyclone spark arrester had not proven sufficiently satisfactory. Mr. Cameron stated that while the apparatus worked remarkably well, there was an emission of live coals which would have proven dangerous in forest territory and would require continued patrol of the railway right-of-way. "We cannot see our way to adopt the arrster at the present time," he announced. William Rae, Fire Inspector for the Boar.dof Railway Commissioner-? of Canada, was of opinion thot the arrester test waB impressive but he agreed that the attachment did not entirely eliminate fire hazards. He (Continued on Page 3) Basketball In the weekly high school basket- hall [gomes played on Friday last at the Hand hall, the local girls simply rr.n away from the Courtenay girls the final score being 40-3. The Cumberland team was composed of the following: Kay Brown, Edna Wat; on, Mary McMillan, Marguerite Herd, Margaret Westfield, Lily Picketti. Courtenay g.irls were Kay Moore Babe McKenzie, Marion Donnay, Saxon Sutherland, Violet Feeley. The game between the Cumberland and Courtenay boys was very fast and o* en with Cumberland having a slight advantage. The score at half time was 7-7. The second half proved to he quite as fast as the first with the local boys hitting their best stride towards the close. At full time the score w!>s still tied 14-14 and it was decided to play extra time. The home team showed remarkable skill and staying power and scored eight times to bring the final count to 22-14. The Cumberland team was represented by C. Davis, G. Brown, J. Bannerman Sigh ,ara and D. Baird whilst A, Searle, J. McKee, J. Tribe, N. Tribe N. Sutton ond L. Ball represented Counenay. One bad feature has resulted from the meeting of the high sdhool teams and that is the great amount of damage done to the band hall, possibly due io the followers of the gamo rather than the actual participants. It got to such a pitch last week thot the board of management of the Athletic Club refused to allow the high school teams to use the hall. Since the hoard of management delivered their ultimatum, we are given to understand thnt an arrangement has been arrived at whereby more control will be exercised over the high school games. LOCAL MAN INJURED AT NO. 5 MINE. Harry Jackson, night shift fireboss .it No. 5 mine was rather painfully injured on Tuesday morning,: a few minutes before knocking off work, when following a shot he had just fired, some coal fell on him. It: wos at first thought thot he was badly injured ond was rushed with all speed to the Cumberland General Hospital. His injuries were immediately attended to ond on inquiry it Was learned that he had suffered a broken bone in hi? foot, i badly twisted knee ant) several cuts "about the head. He is progi easing very well at the hospital but will probably be u patient there for o few weeks. Frank Carter, a top hand at No. 5 was injured losing the tip of his finger. EAGLES FOR CAMPBELL RIVER. The Cumberland Eagles soccer eleven will journey to Campbell River on Sunday to play the Tyee A in an Upper Island league fixture. The Eagles will leave Cumberland at 12 o'clock noon and the following will he the Mne-up; Tobacco, Brown and Hickle, Jones, Conrod, Weir, Howay, Stant, Gibson, McFarlane and Bar- tholdi. Fine Concert by Men's Musical The Comox District Men's Musical, under the direction of C. W. Sillence, and assisted by Stubbs and Company with one of their inimitable skits; J. Maurice Thomas and A. T. Searle, with solos and Robert Thomas with recitations, gave a very enjoyable concert in the United Church Hall, Cumberland, on Friday evening under the Joint auspices of the United Church Ladles' Aid and the Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience and a generous program was provided. Thc Men's Musical, which has become a popular institution of the district, was in good form and its singing was a revelation to those who had not heard it before. The humorous sketch put on by Stubbs and Company lent the touch of humor necessary to a well-balanced program. Thomas brothers, new-comers to the district, by their offerings Indicated that they would be an acceptable aditlon to the talent of thc district. J. Maurice Thomas possesses u sweet tenor voice of the higher register, his rendering of "Invictus" being particularly telling. The recitations by Robert Thomas were of the humorous vein ond he was recalled on both occasions. A. T. Searle, was also well received. Mrs. L. H. Finch presided efficiently at the piano and thc Rev. H. L. Hipp acted as chairman. After the concert those taking part were provided with refreshments by the ladles of the two orgnnlziitloiih. The complete program follows: i o) ".Boys of the Old Brigade" (Barri); ib) "Hob a Derry Danno" iWood>— Men's Musical. Song—J. Maurice Thomas. (a) "In This Hour of Softened Splendor" iPinstiti); (b) i Hear a Thrush ot Eve" (Cadmani; (O "The Bellman" < Forsyth I—■ Men's Musical. Recitation—Robert Thomas, Song—A. T. Searle. ta) "Skye Boat Song" iOld Highland); ib) "Mf Aln Folk" iLaurn G. Lemon i—Men's Musical. Sketch—Stubbs A Co. fa) "Joshua" (Chadwick); "AU at Sea" iMaleyi—Men's Musical. Song—J. Maurice Thomas. Negro Spirituals: ia) "I'm Troubled in Mind" (Resell); (b) "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" iReddick); (c) "I'm Travellin' to de Orave" iReddickt— Men's Musical. Recitation—Robert Thomas. Song—A. T. Searle. Quartettes: ta) "Pastoral" iMaley); (b) "Little Tommy Went a-Flshlng" (Maceyj— L. Hickman first tenor, W. A. W. Hames second tenor, J. M. Mitchell first bass, Herbert Smith second bass. (at "The Winter It Is Past" (Rob- Quoiters' Banquet Brilliant Success Presentation Made to Hoateae of the King George Hotel Upwards of sixty members ond friends were in attendance at the banquet of the Cumberland Quoiting Club held in the King George Hotel Friday evening last. The repast in the capable hands of Mrs. Victor Bonora wos all that could he desired and many were the congratulations showered on the genial hostess for the arrangements made for the convenience of alt those present. Mayor Alex. Maxwell was in the chair and following tbe banquet congratulated the quoiting club on the very successful season just concluded. The memberB of the club, said the Mayor, hod all through the season, conducted themselves as true sportsmen, with the result that the Cumberland United quoiting club hus become a factor in the town and district. As a lengthy programme had been drow^ up, the Mayor said he would not take up any time making speeches but would call on the Merry Makers' orchestra to open the programme. This orchestra during the evening played a great many popular dunce and song hits and added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. In addition to several items from the orchestra, two of the members rendered very effectively instrumental solos, H. Thomson being loudly opulauded fo» a saxaphonc solo, and Alf. Pilling for a trombone solo, The orchestra was composed of Mrs. Hudson, piano, S. L. Rohertson, violin, H. Thomson, saxaphone, Alf. Pilling, trombone, R. T. Brown, drums. In addition to thc orchestra, the following entertained in a very lavish manner: R. -McGroth, Mrs. Tweed- hope, G. J. Richardson (recitation), Mies Ellin; "Buck" Gibson { impersonations), W. Moncrieff, Mrs. Warren, T. D. Robertson, Mrs. W. Brown, H. Ellis, Sr., R. T. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Warren (duet), Mr. Tweedhope, R. Bennie, R. Rushton, Alex. Maxwell, Frank Bradley, W. Mossey, Jock Horbury, J. T. Brown and Mrs, Strong. J. Vernon-Jones also briefly addressed the gathering. During the evening, Mayor Maxwell, on behalf of the quoiting club presented to Mrs. Bonora o beautiful hand-knit sweater as a small token of appreciation for her many kindnesses to the members during the season. Mrs. Bonora in accepting the gift, thanked them all very much for their beautiful present and also for the many encouraging words she had received on the arrangements made for the banquet. She said she had enjoyed doing what little she hod done for the quoiting club and sincerely hoped that the club would continue to prosper. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close a very successful and enjoyable banquet. With the help of the hosts of the King George Hotel, the executive of the club ably led by Bill Mossey, the quoiters may well be proud of the celebration held on Friday last. Noted Librarian Addressed District Canadian Club Regional Library System Advocated By Mr. Riddington John Riddington, who addressed the Comox District Canadian Club at a supper in the Union Hotel lust night has been librarian of the University of British Columbia since 1915 and is quite an authority on library work. During his adress "Library Systems of Canada," which lasted for upwards of one hour and a half dealt with some aspects of the report which would shortly bo made by the commission of which he was a member. After an extensive tour which took in muny places from the Pacific to the Atlantic, Mr. Hiddigtou was of the firm opinion that the regional li brary system would he of greater benefit than libraries in small towns. This regional library system had been inauguration in the Fraser Valley under the guidance of Dr. Helen Stewart and was proving most successful. Under this system an area is selected and the central library established. Surrounding groups would have their branches and would contribute their share on a basis of population, assessment or some other form. Under the system a transportation service could be arranged to distribute hooks along the .-nine lines as rural mail. Mr. Riddigton stated thot the commission had every reason to hope for a generous contribution from the Carnegie Corporation for his work. The demonstration regional system, would, ha saiii, be operated over a period of five years, from which operation the scheme would become self-supporting in a large measure. Criticism of Ea*t Mr. Riddington renewed library conditions in the Marl times, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairie Provinces and British Colum' i i, and made a special attack on the National Library at Ottawa, of which, he declared, he was ashamed. He contrasted the service .given ot this library with the service given at the state Institution at Washington. At Ottawa he asked for a certain hook and the attendant got so flustered, hopped around from place to place and finally asked Mr. Riddington if he could come in again four days later when he would try and bave the book for him. Whilst in Washington, Mr. Riddington asked for a book at the state library there und in exactly two minutes and forty- seven seconds had the hook delivered to him. The Ottawa situation stated the speaker was almost enough to tempt a librarian whose interest was in his work to go there i"ii! attempt to reorganize our National library. He related some of his experiences in the 16,000 miles he had travelled in connection with library work. In some instances he found the work progressing, but in most eases hi* found the library systems in a most unsatisfactory condition, due mainly to lock of interest in the work by the people- themselves. Concluding his remarks Mr. Riddington made a special appeal to his audience to lend thicr sympathy and aid tot he library movement and waxed very eloquent »-:. hi nirtrayed the benefits to he dcvlvcd from a well organized library On conclusion. Mr. Urquhart, of the Courtenny Branch oi' Hie Royal Bank of Canada tendered a hearty vote of thanks to the Bpeaker for bis most entertaining and instructive address. INDIANS LOSE TO LOCAL SOCCEUITES The Cumberland Cronies' Burns' j Li.tle.. Game in Upper Itland League CHRISTMAS GHEER FOR CUMBERLAND Public Spirited Resident* Back the Movement During the week several prominent residents in discussing conditions in Cumberland came to the conclusion that it would be a good idea to bring a little Christmas cheer to oil or any who were in need, Consequently it has been decided to hold a Community Concert and Dance in the Ilo-Ilo on Thursday. December 18th. The movement is expected lu get the endorsution of the City Council and every organization in town will he approached so tbat all cau help in this worthy project, the slo gan of the promoters being "Christmas dinner for all." There will be no expense attached to the concert or dance, as it is expected that enough talent will he forthcoming to put on n worth while concert. Mr. Kdward W. Hickle of the Ilo-Ilo has promised the use of the theatre ond dance hall free of charge and also all necessary publicity and many musicians hove already come forward to offer their services. We are given to understand that the matter will he brought up at the Council meeting on Monday night. CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION AT INTERIOR TOWN Delegates From Cumberland And Courtenay Will Attend club held a delightful social on Thun day night when the retiring president I R. Strachan wns honored, being pre-; sented with a handsome pen and pen- cil set and cigarette lighter. Whist,. housie housie and old country dances were thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Huntj wos winner of ladles' first ot whist' with Mr. J. Westfield the gent's. The Merry Makers supplied the music for dancing. AMATEUR NAVIGATORS LOST ON LAKE. Lost 1 nthe fog on Luke Cumber- Lost in the fog on Lake Cumber- Parnham antl two of his helpers from No. •! mine. It appears that the trio work al the new shaft at White's Bay and at tho present time it is necessary to row over to the Kay from No. 4, Returning to the mine to catch the train the three men failed to report. | Blasts on the whistle and shouts failed to get any reply and for upwards of three hours the search continued. Bonfires were lit at several places1 along the edge of the lake in an en- j deavor to attract the attention of the j modern Robinson Crusoe und his; men. About one o'clock in the morn-1 ing searchers near Jock's Point heard a fnint call from the murky night and after some trouble located the miss- j ing boat headed for the head of the, lake. ertsom (b> "Drink to Me Only With! Thine Eyes" (Old English)—Men's j Musical. • The Tyee B soccer eleven nf Qua- thi-isl i Cove were no match for the Cumberland Eagles on Sunday Inst on the Recreation Ground, the locals winning by seven goals to two without exerting themselves. The efforts of the Indians in the initial half were very poor Indeed and within n iVv. minutes were four goals down. Up to half time the Cumberlad full backs were rarely in tiie ploy at all and wiih such poor opposition the home foi wards appeared t<> he able l<- iln anything tbey wanted Hllltholdl of the Kajiles scored om- pf ne goals for the visitors, the other being the result of a penalty kick. Only a handful of spectators were present at tin game which was refereed by Tom, Carney, Cumberland's line-up was C. Tobacco, .1. Hrown. K.I. Bickle, Hunter, II, Conrod and .1. Weir, R. Howay. W. Stant, II. Gibson, II. Mc Faib'.ne and I. Bartholdl. Courtenay Defeats lyre A. The Courtenay a)even jmirmyi ■! to Campbell River and took on the Tyee A in the other league game which turned out to be a rough and tumble affair. The Courtenay boys bagged three counters in the first half and two in the second whilst the Tyees only managed tn get three post tleorge Small, the final reading 5-.H in Courtenay's favor. Courtenay's line-up was (i. Small. Auchin vole, Searle, Quinn, Larson, .1. Rol>- inson, McCabe, Thompson, McNeil ond Strnchan. Premier Tolmie and several members of the government will leave Victoria on Friday to attend the big Conservative convention at Penticton on Saturday. Strong contingents of Conservative workers wil! also take part in thc convention as delegates for the branches of the Conservative Association on Vancouver Island. Six delegates will represent Victoria and two each from Esquimalt, Nanaimo, Cumberland and Parksville, and one each from Saimi'-h, Ciingcs. .Sad.-:py., Duncan and Courtenay. Accredited delegates named are as follows: Victoria, Alderman J. L. Mnro, R. H. Powell, Lindley Crease K.C, Gordon Cameron, Mrs. W. C. Moresby, Mrs. B. M. Cameron; Esquimau. Reeve James Elrick, Mrs. S. R. Bowden: Soonich, W. O. Wallace; Ganges, Major Turner Sidney, Allan Calvert; Duncan, Dr. W. B. Clayton: Nanaimo, John Bennett, Victor Harrison; Cumberland, Mrs. McDonald, Thomas Graham; Courtenny. J, McLeod; Parksville, H. R. Lee, Mr. Rushton. The delegates plan to leave on Friday evening and return on Sunday. Sam Cocker ai Candidate The immense constituency of Omin ecu held their convention on Monday at Burns' Lake when two names were nominated ond voted upon—Samuel W. Cocker, of Vanderhoof and Arthur Shelford of Wistaria. Both men have been candidates in two previous general elections. There was nnly fine ballot taken, and Cocker received two-thirds of the votes cast. Afterwards Shelford moved that Cocker's nomination be made unanimous, which was seconded hy William .1. Rimes and carried. Sam Cocker is exceptionally well known throughout the riding of Comox as he assisted both Dr. MacNaughton and Thomas Graham in their campaigns. Premier Tolmie when lold of the nominating convention at Burns' Lake said it was purely a local affair ond did not in any way indicate nn early general election. There was no thought of hold- ing an election for several years. "Why should we?" he asked. "We are stronger today in the House than we were when we took office in 1028." CANADIAN AUTHORS TOPIC FOR EVENING. A most enjoyable evening was i»pent on Thursday last by the l'nion Hay Literary Society, when at their usual fortnightly meeting tin topic for ihe evening was "Canadian Authors", Many papers were rend all of which were greatly enjoyed. The papers read were: "A Mother's tryst with God," by Mrs. Eby. In keeping with the reading of this paper Mrs. Home sang "My Grace Is Sufficient for Thee." "Gilbert Parker" by Mrs. Pollock; "Isabella Eccleston McKay," hy Mrs. D. N. Toggort; "Bliss Caiman." by Mrs. W. Glover; "Archibald Lampman," by Mrs. Little; "Paulino Johnstone," by Mrs. Home; "Stephen Leacock,' by Mrs. Baldwin; "Nellie McLung," by Mrs. Bowron. Mrs. P. Reid rendered very effectively a song "In Flander's Fields". Refreshments followed the reading of the papers nnd singing of the national anthem brought the evening to a close. The next meeting will lie held on December 4th when an impromptu concert will he held. PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th. 19311. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B.C, EDWARD W. BICKLE -^£3* SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS MORE than three million trained seals will appear in British Columbia during the month of November. These particular seals are hardly larger than your thumb nail, hut they flaunt gay Christmas colour. They appear publicly only during the weeks preceding Christmas, but they perform quickly and efficiently the year round. Thej are the best trained seals in existence and they perform in the interests of a great cause. You have probably guessed that these are the Christmas seals that light tuberculosis. Each one has heen trained to act for o penny and will stick on holiday letters and packages when put into action by someone imbued with the true Christmas spirit of helpfullness to others. Since the ilrst performance, inaugurated by ;i Danish postal clerk over a quarter of a century ago, theso seals have presented a united front against that ancient enemy, tuberculosis und unceasingly and cheerfully have ravried on a light to wipe it out. And the results'.' Tuberculosis deaths have been cul In two on the .American continent. Defences in tin- form of sanatoria, public health nurses, preventoria, clinics, fresh air schools, camps, and nutrition classes have been established. Hopelessness concerning tuberculosis has beon transformed to hope, and a continuous campaign of education through lectures, movies, newspapers, radio, magazine-, pamphlets and posters, which reaches every earner of the continent is in progress. Bul the seals have a tremendous job ahead. Tuberculosis remains the principal cause of death in the must Important years of life from 15 to 40. Among teen age girls there bas been but a slight decline in the death- rate although the rate for all ages has been sloshed in two. Purchase of Christmas seals is a simple and inexpensive act, yet each contribution added to hundreds of thousands of others aids in building a powerful defence which means protection to each of us, and which promises in time to completely vanquish the enemy. CRIMINAL CARELESSNESS HUNTING accidents have been reported with alarming frequency sice the opening of the game season this year, Their frequency and the serious, often fatal, results, have caused the question to be raised as to whether the regulations regarding the carrying and use of firearms are at fault, whether there is too much laxity in their enforcement, or wether the apparent tendency of the times to regard life cheaply has not produced a general negligence and indifference that borders upon criminal carelessness. Carrying loaded firearms in a car or other vehicle is contrary to law. Curryig a loaded gun or rifle without the safety catch on. leaving a loaded weapon around the house or premises, drawing a gun, whether loaded or not. toward one by the muzzle are all acts that if resulting in injury to anyone might well be accorded a different term and explanation than the word "accident" generally implies. The hunter or sportsman who fires at a noise or movement in the hush without fully sighting his quarry, especially when other hunters are known to be in the vicinity, is not entitled to the name of "sportsman" nor to | the leniency so often extended him by coroner's juries or criminal courts. Lost year, of seven so called accidents occurlng in this province, in which the victim was "mistaken for a dt'w" or a bear, five proved fatal and two caused serious injuries. Prosecutions under the criminal code, wore entered in connection with several cases but in most justice was apparently "tempered with mercy" and the cancellation of the firearms licence of the responsible- -or should one say "irresponsible"—party was the only penalty imposed. In all 'il hunting Occidents were reported in 1921' by the provincial game department, 11 proving fatal, 'J being recorded as causing serious injuries and 8 as not serious. In addition to these eases over &0 sportsmen had theiv firearms confiscated by game wardens or police officials for Infractions of the Game Act. Leniency in dealing with such accidents does not appear to have been efficacious from the standpoint of producing greater care in the handling of firearms or in lessening the number of similar accidents this year. It is possible thnt only harsh measures, such ns would appear necessary for those responsible for many automobile accidents, will produce the desired result. —British Columbian, CROW'S NEST COAL DIVIDEND PASSED Action Taken by Board After Unsuccessful Efforts to Maintain Disbursements A London newspaper tells of a mon who was cured of asthma by ploying the bagpipes. "Out of the frying pan into the fire,' 'as it were. Toronto.—Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company hos finally been obliged to pass its usual dividend, following a prolonged but unsuccessful, effort to maintain disbursements, first from earnings ond later to several quarters from a depletion reserve The company has only one class of capital $6,212,866 of $100 scrip, bearing 6 per cent annually. In his address to shareholders, in moving the adoption of the report for the year ending December 31, 1929, president W. H. Wilson said that earnings would he insufficient to meet dividends owing to the declining condition of the cool industry, ond authority wos ob- tained from the meeting to set aside from the reserves o sum of $628,652 as a special reserve to cover depletion of conl reserves. Dividends hove in the meantime been paid from this sum .which is now apparently exhausted. In explaining this situation. Mr. Wilson at thot time said: It must be understood by shareholders that any distribution made from the depletion reserve is in repayment of capital pro rata tu the shareholders and should be differentiated from the payment of dividends earnings." Use of oil burning locomotives for the Rocy Mountain haul, development pf Alberta coal fields, disappearance of domestic markets to greater use of other fuels, and the use of gas for industrial fuel have nil hnd an effect of curtailing the business of this company. il I 1 I 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 WILLIAM POWELL writes personal!/ JSTREETorCHANCE' Fanny Bay I Findlay Campbell. Canadian bass- baritone, who will bo heard during the transcontinental broadcast of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra over the Canadian National Hallways' chain on Sunday afternoon, November 30th. FOG CAUSE OF SEVERAL ACCIDENTS Automobile drivers during the past few days have been having an anxious time owing to the heavy fog. Several minor accidents have been recorded and fortunately nothing of 0 very serious nature. Miss Thelma Gray proceeding from Koyston to Minto went into the ditch and received a few nasty cuts. Rob. Childs going along the Bevon road on Wednesday went over the bank, breaking quite 0 bit o fthe glass on his car. Mr. Bersey, of Courtenay, damaged a wheel Df his car when he got into a collision with another car. R. N. Pitchett, of New Westminster, has returned to his home ufter striding several days here, the gueat of Herb. Larson. Ted. Robertson spent a lew days tn Vancouver last week. h H ts Henry Murrell has returned here nf-. ter visiting his parents in North Van-: couver for the past two weeks, Charlie McMillan, of Victoria, Is thei guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Pratt, The Comox Valley Laundry truck.' In turning onto the main street on Wednesday morning in front of Noel Motors, got out of control and hacked into the front of the store occupied by Fred C. Pearce and broke th i plate I glass window. No damage wos dene to the truck. l \ravsl wiik meseaqoinq JmarfJeh REFUSED $20,000 BID FOR TICKET HORSE SCRATCHED. It was a tough break for Mordick Poirer, a forty-seven-year-old bach-. elor fisherman of Boston, whose horse Rreak-O'Day in the Manchester November Handicap lottery was Scratched, giving him a winning of only $2,670 . Poirer is reputed to have re-' fused an offer of $20,000 for the; ticket a day or two before the race. When the reputed offer of $20,000 I was made, Poirer turned it down and j was quoted as suying he would win , all or lose 1 COASTAL STEAM SHIP SERVICE CUNA1MAN National Swam- 4 ships offer travellers north «>r amilii llie luxury »f ocean liiii'r* . ■ . magnificent public rooms* comfortable berths. <**- eellent Mlr-ilt*-. livery Monday, S.S. 'Prime Unpen' nr S.S. 'Princre George' loaves Vancouver nl 11.00 p.m. for Prince Rupert, Aitym and Stewart- railing «t Powell River and Ocean Falls, returning from Stewart, 11.00 a.m. Thlirsdin * Kegular service from Prince Rupert lo North and South Queen Charlotte Islands. Par- tteiiliire on reque-1. Traill eonuetHtoni* at Prince Kupert for points Bast* Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at ll.™ a.m. TRI-CITY SI.RVICK s.s. "Wfrtftfe /JoiiW" i 1 I 1 m i i i Is? I I I 1 MONDAY-TXIESDAY December lat and 2nd •******?***********. HEAR Wednesday and Thursday ! NANCY CARROLL December Srd and 4th Paramount's ginger-and-tabasco red- • # 9 ; hend, sing "Sweeter Than Sweet!" Sear | HELEN KANE j the "Bnop-Boopa-Doop" girl coo He's So Unusual!" .... I Hear ' JACK OAKIE sing "Alma Mammy." It's a riot .And u hundred other sensations in ... . Girls and Music! Songs and Fun! Sweetie' It's a honey I THE GRAND ARMADA of FILM ENTERTAINMENT STEAMS INTO PORT! Friday and Saturday FORMER GOVERNOR ENDORSES SARGON Former Governor Clifford Walker, of Georgia, twice honored with the highest office the people of his stale could give to him. is prominent among the thousands of well known men and women throughout America wbo have publicly expressed their gratitude for benefits they have obtained from the use of Sargon. lie recently said: "Nm being stalwart in physical strength, it haa been my custom for several years to recoup iny physical energies at each change of season with some tonic. Owing to close confinement in my office, and rather sedentary habits of life my physical .condition was such that I decided to lake advantage of treatment at Battle Greek. During recent years, in far*!, [ have been compelled to resort almost continually to laxnti-.es and other special hygienic measure.* to maintain my health. "Thin season a friend of mine sug- gc "*i| Sargon, 1 was convinced from literature which I read thai it was ii scientifically prepared product and decided to try it. "Almost irom the start Its invigorating effects were noticeable, 1 corned nmre alert, my appetite improved, my capacity for well-being. I havo forgotten by tiie summer and am now entering the fall season with more energy and in better physical tone than I have experienced in many year1-." "From my own experience I am convinced that Sargon contains certain therapeutic agents which are highly valuable wherever a tonic im- prcsslon is required, and also for their Influence upon the appetite and digestion. From its effects in my case I cheerfully recommend it 'ts a tonic and corrective worthy the trial Df all tired business men." Sargon may be obtainend in Cumberland from Long's Drug & Book store. (Adv't) Burton I Stock XXXX made from CANADIAN B.C. HOPS DR. W. BRUCE COUPON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. Silver Spring Brewery jl Victoria, British Columbia ; I'his advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of B.C. i 1 i *ttAlii lit ittrtttrrrtrtr--* *********•*****.**.*** *********************.***:*******. 1 1 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 1930. CI'MIIERI.ANI) ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE THREE ***********0*000*00000000000+0000 * Another Drop of Lumber Prices SEE OUR PRICE LIST No. 1 Common Fir or Cedar, rough $16.00 No. 1 Common Fir or Cedar, dressed or sized .... 18.00 No. 1 Common Fir Shiplap 8" and 10" 16.00 No. 1 Common Fir Shiplap 6" 15.00 No. 2 Common Fir Shiplap 12.00 Select Common Rustic 6" and 8" 21.00 All higher grade finishings, mouldings and every building materials reduced the prices from 15% to 20% on previous list. Prompt delivery with reasonable charges, Royston Lumber Co., Ltd. PHONES: | Office, Cumberland 159 I Night Call, Courtenay 134X 1 r ~ FOR HIRE- J i I Jr. Electric Vacuum Cleaner for Chester- ft | fields, closed cars, or hard-to-get-at places, 1 I for only 50c a day or floor model cleaner for I $1.00 a day « -•—•—»- Cumberland Electric Lighting Company Limited +0000+0++0+00*****00************************************ Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co., Ltd. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL PLUMBING AND REPAIR WORK. L Town Topics ■*********************0**00000** The Welsh Society resumed its weekly Saturday evening whist drives at the week-end with 11 tables in play. Mrs. R. McNeil and Mr. Fred wilcock capturing first prizes. Second \mz? for ladies was decided on the cut ol cards by Miss Ellen Hunden and Mr. R. K. Walker, the former winning. Gent's second prize was decided in similar manner between Mrs. H. Jackson and Mrs. L. Clelland of Courtenay, the former being declared the winner. Delicious and bounteous refreshments were served by ladis of the Society. * * * Por the pleasure of her daughter, Jean and her friends of the school set. Mrs. J. Quinn entertained on Friday evening, the occasion of the 14th birthday of the honor guest. Numerous merry games and contests were enjoyed by the company, a few games of whist being played in the early evening. At cards Mary Baird and May Beveridge tied for first prize, the former winning on the cut oi cards. Myrtle McMillan -secured Uie consolation prize. Winona Baird won the musical game while the guessing contest winners were Chrissie Robertson and Myrtle McMillan. A magnificent birthday cake gay with fourteen pink and white candles centred tlie supper table which was laden with everything a thoughtful hostess could provide, to which full justice was done by the young folk. Miss Jean was the recipient oi many lovely birthday gifts and good wishes. Guest ss were Chrissie Robert .on, Myrtle McMillan. Alice Brown, May Beveridge, Gertie Davis, Mar;' end Winona Baird, Margaret Westfield, Uiy Picketti, Barbara Martin, Doreen Bickerton, Audrey De Couer, Bessie Brown, Margaret Marpole, Barbara McNeil, Allison Geekle, Jean Quinn. * * « Burrs' Cronies' Club held a very successful whist drive and dance last .Saturday evening ln Memorial hall. At whist of which there were fifteen tables in pluy, ladles prizes were captured by Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Ruth | Richardson. In gent's division, Mrs. 'a. Walker isubstituting) won the first Phone 75 A. B. CLINTON, Manager. 'r .JJJ|flflfflff^ffflfJffffffr'f^r-f■"»***■'*»"^'"■'■'*^'^^■'■'■'^■'■'"■'*^■'"**** RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive PROMPT ATTENTION David Hunden, Jr. COAL — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD of all descriptions Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS Protect your Skin from Cold and Wind Lang's Cream of Lilies is all you need prize, Mrs. Bell and Miss Thelma Gray when the latter was fortunate. After the serving of bounteous and appetizing refreshments by ladies of the society a large crowd repaired to the dance hall where a merry time ensued till midnight, the Merrymakers' orchestra rendering the latest dance numbers. Mrs. A. McMillan, Mrs. T. Trelour and Mrs. W. Treloar. of Tacoma, Wash., are visiting their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Potter and other relatives In the district. They motored here accompanied by Mr. W. Treloar. * * t Mrs. R. Grant and daughter, Mrs. McDonald, of Victoria, are guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gray, new townsite. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Thomson, West Cumberland, have as their guest for tho next two weeks the former's sister Mis. A. Mclnnis of Vancouver. * * • Mr. and Mrs. T. Monks, West Cumberland, are rejoicing on the birth of a daughter at Cumberland General Hospital on Thursday. November 20th. * • * Mrs. A. Longland. of Comox, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, West Cumberland. » * • John Gray, of Vancouver, Is visiting relatives here and is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. J. Hill, Jimmy Walker's Sunnyside orchestra Journeyed to Headquarters on Saturday evening where they provided music for n dance at the Community hall. * * * Mrs. T. Gibson, whose husband was one of the victims at Blakeburn mine disaster ln August last ls visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Gibson. Windermere avenue. Tommy Gibson, Jr. accompanied his mother here. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Kenmare, Mr. and Mrs. W. Moncrief and Mr. J. Moncrief motored to Nanaimo on Saturday, returning that evening. * • * Mr. and Mrs. Roy Louden, of Nanaimo, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. c. I*olklnghorne. * * * George Baird, of Coalmont, is spending a few days here, visiting his mo- ther, Mrs. Jas. Baird. or ""' OMe tame , y% Xmas Clieer •*> flje jf )j$ hnteoiC? !5Hti (Imnptttui.^; % & * °f *" ' ' 1 H B C t SPECIAL ft "BEST PROCURABLE" I SCOTCH WHISKY f Bottled in Scotland, and y guaranteed over twelve At year« average age- w NBC I RUM f J. J. GOW Kepresenting Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada ... P. O. Box 125 Courtenay, B.C. Mrs. Gladys Parks, of Port Albcmi, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunllffe, Fourth street, on Sunday. Dan Bannerman left n:i Saturday for Vancouver where he wus a delegate to a meeting of the Provincial Junior Football Association, representing this district. Ho was accompanied by Mrs. Banerman and Tom Conrod. They returned on Sunday. • * * Mrs. Alfred Maxwell was hostess last week to members of the Thursday evening club when Mrs. Matt Stewart and Miss Nettie Robertson were Winners of he first and second prizes respectively. During the evening the hostess served dainty refreshments. Tyee "B" football eleven played a fixture in the Junior League series on the local grounds on Sunday last againsl the local Eagles' team, with only a fair crowd of spectators in at* tendance, The locals took the visitors into camp to the tunc of 7-2. T. Carney acting as referee. » m * Local -high school basket ball teams were once more successful against rival Courtenay high school teams in games played last Friday evening at the local band hall. The sixth successive win was registered by the girls with a score of 40-3. After full time exciting play the boys were evenly tied with a total of 14 points when it was decided to play 6 minutes overtime in which the locals added 8 points to their total, the score .standing 22-14. H Conrod refereed. Friends of Ed. Parberry will be sorry to hear that he passed away at the Tranquille sanitorium on Sunday. Mr. Parberry was formerly a member of the firm of Meredith, Bell-Irving and Parberry here, MORDEN MINERS PUT IN CLAIM FOR BACK WAGES Mechanics Lien Against West Coast Collieries for $6,000; Case on Trial December 12 An action to recover approximate ly $6,000 in wages claimed by 45 em ployees of the old Morden Mines near Bout Harbor will be heard by Judge Barker in County Court, Nanaimo, on December 12. C, F. Davie is acting for the employees and P. Stocking, of Vancouver, is acting for the defence . A lien was filed by Morrison et al this week against West Coast Collieries Ltd. Another lien of default judgment in connection with the case also was filed against the Canadian Coal and Iron Co., more recent operators uf the property which since has been closed down. T*—w«s,rts-sMs Mf ~ff<tm'l^Spim)i' DemeMtsi Rum ■gsgSg* This advertisement Control Board or A public favorite for two centuriij .md over . . , be- cause of its uniform high standard of mellow age and strength. A reputation gained by 2M years of continuous trading is a guarantee of the Quality of all H B C brands. is not published or displayed by the Liquor by the Government of British Columbia. Extra SPECIALS 12 Cakes Classic Soap $ -60 2 tins Classic Cleanser 20 1 package Naptha Soap Flakes 20 1 Cake Maxine Elliott Toilet Soap 10 1 21-pi<ce Tea Set, sells for 2.75 Total Value J3.75 EXTRA SPECIAL PRICE— frf) WP while they last ty£t. I D Mcintosh Red Apples ure now at their best beat. Buy them by the box; 35-tb. boxes ut per box t'LtH Crockery Specials Look these over, they are very attractive and good Quality. Fancy Sugar and Cream Sets, at per set 43c and $ .75 Fancy Vases, Plates, Bon-lions, Fruit Baskets, Trays, Cups and Saucers, etc., at 95c and 1.50 Tea Pots at each 65c and 85 FULL STOCK OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES. Where the Title becomes good on the First Payment '"PHIS is in age of instil- **■ ment buying. Furniture, homes, motors-even clothing—is being bought on rime. If income stops for •ny reason and funds are insufficient to meet payments, the home or motor or furniture is forfeited, and the money already paid is lost. Life assurance is merely buying an estate on a yearly payment plan BUT.,. Life assurance it tbe truly form of properly upon which unpaid balances are cancelled by death, and tbt property transferred, unencumbered, to the heirs. TALK OVER YOUR ASSURANCE PRORLF.MS VS ITH A ..UN LIPS SssAH. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL Coal Commission Hears Arrester Not Satisfactory i Continued from Page 1) pointed out that the testa were of extreme severity and thut if such efforts had been imposed upon engines equipped with the usual apparatus ihe draft created would have lifted the tire entirely out of the engine. Steaming Qualities Alright The steaming qualities of the en* idnc had not been interfered with in any way by the new construction, the engine had pulled as well as when oil fired, and under certain conditions had excelled the performance of oil fired engines. Mr. Cameron was indefinite as to the carrying out of further tests, declaring that the incidental costs of operating and fueling the one engine equipped to burn conl would be very costly. While the question of the cost of coal as railway fuel was not specifically brought before the conference, Colonel C. W. Villiers stated that the conl mines would establish any prices which might be necessary to meet the competition of oil. He announced that in a short time the Canadian Collieries Limited would introduce an underfeed coal stoker for domestic use, price low enough to make coal a strong competitor with oil as an automatic fuel for residences. A special committee composed of Capt. C. I). Neroutsos. Col. Villiers and Robert Dunn, Deputy Minister of Mines, was appointed to carry on certain matters, draw up reports and to call future meetings of the general commission. OLD COUNTRY BOOKING/' TRAVEL THE CARE-FREE WAY ! A friendly call that stirs fond memories Chriitmai, the iruon of remembrance, bring* thought! of faraway friend*. Of courae, their friends ere never entirely forgotten, but Chriitmai if a time when you with to tell them they're not forgotten. And bow better can you tell them than with your own voice via the long-dittance telephone? Old memorie* will be ■tirred and new joyi will be realited through a Chriitmai telephone call. • B. C. TELEPHONE CO. The Scottish Laundry Alice St., Courtonay FOR THE BEST IN DRY CLEANING OR LAUNDRY SERVICE PHONES: 22G—Courtenay 160—Cumberland Matt Brown's Grocery Phone 38 ('umherland P$P!| .<pllIMI.N<; bells, Christmas ^* carol*. niummern. w in ten ICiijny an old fanhiuited ( hrihlmnH in llir dear t»M Homeland. Travel tlie eare- free mm*— < Jinadiun National, uf rotirM*. From the moment ynu hoard thr "Continental Limited" lo the timr you Und tn Kngland. and after, you'll he free from worrying detail*. And vour trip tliin vear will etxtt you Ir*.*-. for low rail farei* are in efleet to en* tern sea hoard commencing Deeemher tint. May we give ynu further details? i lour *ail tares east P. P. Harrison BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Main Office Courtenay Phono 'JfiN Local Office Cumberland Hotel in Evening! Telephone 116R or L'l Giicpberlapcl Hotel Accomodation The Rett Rooms' Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop Canadian national For information call or write E. W. Bickle, Cumberland, B.C. or C. P, Karlt', District PsHssenger Agent, Victoria, B. C. w-i« ************* 24—TELEPHONE—100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat nt Union Ray Every Sunday morning fl Births To Mr. and Mrs. Francis, ot Little River, on November 19th. at St. Joseph's Hospital, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fenton. ol Courtenay, on November 21st at St. Joseph's Hospital, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. William Porrltt. of Sandwick, on November 22nd. nt St. Joseph's Hospital, a daughter. PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND 1SLANDEK. CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 1930. W*^: r:*:t+'W ime^s>^ ■**:■- ♦; ♦ ■/*%i^*ii»*' :♦■■.=*.**»•• SPECIALS atl Persona) Memioir I - 95c. - WHAT 95c WILL BUY AT SUTHERLAND'S Ladles Kill* and Woo] Host, in shades, white nude, evenglow, benchtan, flesh and French nude, 2 pair, for .. 9Sc Ladles' Silk and Wool Hose in several of the hest shades, splen- I I POPULAR GIRL AND PRIZE DRAWING CONTEST ■v pur pi 95c did quality Hoys' and Girls' Sweaters in a variety <>f simile.-*, real good quality for the price 95c Girls Undervests with shoulder straps, sizes, IS. 20 and 22. Special. 3 pairs for 95c Girls' and Boys' fawn Hose, in ribbed make a splendid hard- wearing stocking, for our Special at 2 pain for 95c Men's Natural Underwear, a good hard-wearing line, made by Tumbull's, most all sixes from 84 t<> 44, Price garment 95c Men's Fancy Hose, quite a large assortment, in sizes 10, 10% and 1 1, 2 pairs for . 95e Hoys' Cowboy (limes with gauntlets, were $1.25 each, special clearing al 2 pairs for 95c CuUain Nil fot window curtains, .'Ifi .inches wide, nice pattern and the price only, 4 yards for 95c Cretonne, a good assortment ol' colorings, fast colors, real ■Rood value. 3 yards for 95c Udk>s' Undervests—Splendid quality, fleece lined undervests Special. 2 for 95c EXTRA SPECIAL—10 Dozen Ladiei* Rayon Silk Bloomer*, this is one of our extra specials an assortment of OC,/» colors and the price, do not miss this snap, 2 prs. for i/tiL SUTHERLAND'S I ■'*(- I '& we ■I I I I'. I ■3. i TOYS B Educational Toys For Your Children And Improve Their Manual Training. We have the latest construction sets of all kinds including: AEROPLANE ASSEMBLY KITS CONSTRUCTION KITS ELECTRICAL SETS Also (iENUINE ELECTRIC STOVES for the jtfrls and they actually cook. All those arc being sold at Reasonable Prices to suit everyone—call in and see them. —A small deposit keeps any item until Christmas.— This contest will he open from now on until New Year's Day and the names of the popular girl and the five next in standing will be put in our window each week. Purchases mado t'or each and every 25c in our store entitles yon to a vote for the girl whom you favor (the popular girl's prize being $10.0(1 cash) and also entitles you to an opoprtuhity of winning one of the three $2.50 cash prizes given away, bo save all stubs as these three prizes will be governed by the numbers on them. Purchases made on butter, milk, cream, ice cream, candy, tobacco, cigarettes, Christmas box chocolates, lunches, or any other merchandise that we sell, all count. Make your dollars go further by doing your Christmas shopping here—The Uoyal Confectionery. Mrs. (I. K. MacNaughton entertained at twelve tables of bridge on Monday night when winners wore announced as ladies' tirst. Miss Florence Sehl, second, Mrs. E. R. Hicks. Centlcmen's prizes went to Dr. W. Bruce Gordon, first and Mr. Rupert Shaw, second. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and a very pleasant evening of bridge was en- poyed by all present. * * -r Mrs. Mary Conti arrived in town on Thursday evening on a visit to her mother. She will return to Vancouver Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson left j by motor on Sunday to spend a few i days with relatives at the capital. The Cumberland Welsh Society will hold a HARD TIME DANCE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th in tho CUMBERLAND HALL Admission: Gents., $1.00 Ladies, BOc. Hot Dors and Refreshments included. Doors open at \):'.10 p.m. Dancing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. —noon prizes- Ms-, and Mrs. Polkinhorne had as their Ruests last week end Mr. and Mrs. Lowden and family of Nanaimo. . * * A number of old soccer stars talking of days thot are passed, evolved the idea one day last week of playing a game against the "hopefuls". A further eonflab will be held this week end at the King George Hotel when it is hoped to arrange a fixture between the "has beens" and the hopefuls." ... Messrs. Frank Bond and James are showing some of their best canaries at the Seattle Roller Canary show which is nt present being held in Seattle, terminating on Sunday. Mr. James Bond left on Sunday with eight binls. travelling via Victoria. ... Mrs. O. .McDonald and lamily spent Sunday with relatives nt Oampbellton. ... Dr. and. Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton entertained at 12 tables of bridge last night when a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Stevens was the winner of the ladies' first prize, Mrs. Mumford the second, whilst Mr. Theed Pearse won the gentlemen's first with Mr. R. J. f'ilberg the second. * A * There was a large attendance at the musicale at United Church hall on Friday evening last, under joint auspices of the W.A. of Holy Trinity Church and the Ladies' Aid of the United Church, a varied and very interesting programme being rendered by the Men's Musical Club under tho capnble direction of C. W. Sillence. vs.* Harold Jones was a week-end visitor to Vancouver, motoring to and from Nanaimo. Mr.s. E. Roberts. New Townsite. is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. c. Dunn. Nanaimo. 1**********1******* *************** CHURCH OF ENGLAND Parish of Cumberland Service* next Sunday, Nov. 30 Advent Sunday 11:00 a.m. Matins (with an Advent address on "Hope", based on the picture by G. F. Watts). i 7:00 p.m. Evensong, the Vicar. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND Miss DUys Williams, of Compfeell- ton, visited friends here on Sunday. • * * G. H. Gower, Inspector of Public Schools, has been visiting the various divitsons of the local school during the past ten days. Canadian Girls in Training, senior group, were hostesses ut a delightful social eevnin^ at Uid United Church hall on Thursday evening last, when honor yuests were the mothers of members. Supper was skived in the early evening when President Chrissie Robertson in u neat speech welcomed the guasts and after when a jolly singsong was enjoyed. * * * Since the installation of a fuma- cette in the Cumberland Hall by the Cumberland Welsh Society, a decided improvement has heen noticed. The, hall is now comfovto ly heated and is popular with other el tbs in town who; use it extensively for whist drives; crib games and danc-s. Mis. C. Tuesday eve bridge when was spent ; served. Gut Mrs. eC.ar, ! Abrams, Mr: Mrs. ,1. D. 1 Parkinson, Littler. Pr Lockner, Mn respectively sol at ion. Whyte :iing at a very nd daii. sts wei Irs. K. . K. Bn )iivdH, Mv Mrs. A. i/.es wei ■■ . McNei and Mrs entertained on i three tables of' ileasant evening! .y refreshments; ■ Mrs. Lockner, | VIcNeil, Mrs. R.| vn, Mrs. Quinn, | s. Hudson, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. R. i won by Mrs. first and second Parkinson con- NOTICE I A court of revision of parties entitled to vote in the Municipal Election of the City of Cumberland in January, 1981, will be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday. December 10th, 1030, at 7:30 p.m. |48-49 W. H. COPE, C.M.C. PHONE 5 CUMBERLAND DE FOREST CROSLEY AND GENERAL ELECTRIC RADIOS ,; Radio hlectrtc uhop ^\^,i^ssiBBaBii^s^BBis^M Christmas Cakes Via Mumford's f fjjrtlj\/**m*mtj*t». mmJtfi M-VV'" *Ws^*'»**VV*,*l***<VV* **M****l**'t 1 ■« sWtyW* mdffie*. **/\fi****^\f... iim\*f*oi,***\f*m**.t\f*a..«^«g| i SDEciAl Q I - FOR - ■■ O THIS WEEK END w Full Fashioned Sill, Hosiery, sizes from 8'a to 10. in till colors $1.00 Leather Pullovers, it new line, with zipper fastnors Navy Blue Corduroy Pants Men's Sox 4 Roys' and Girls' Hose 39c to .75 , > I W. H. Anderson - Union Hotel I'hone 1.1 Cumberland At t,**************************************************************** i Qm)\lt/t* f+JIt* • **"*/!/' ' W«JV" ***Af— Wtfoss. M>eJ*f**m.*Jlf.i. »■» {3 ■-rt^JV€^^t>€'>€^^^i'fri^^^€t€^l^i^^^l 4.95 ;< I 4.45 : .Vow is the time to buy your Pried Fruits, Candied Peel etc., for Christmas Cakes and Puddings. We have a wonderful stock of al! classes of dried fruits, all fresh and in Al condition. You'll never be sorry, you tfot vour Christmas Cakes via Mumford's. Mumford's Grocery VOU GET IT AT MUMFORD'S, IT'S GOOD. | is I I Surprise Radio of the Year Big ^dio Performance Baby Grand Console for $134.20 complete installed to your aerial and ground Review Xo. 17 o the W.B.A. enter- tained on Thursday evening in the Cumberland hall at cutis, when whist and tho popular "511.1" were played, there being 1- table: uf players. Mr. and Mrs. C. Grant -vere winners of gent's and ladies' prizes respectively at "500". Mrs. R. K. Walker gaining holiest score and ladies' first prize at whist with T. McMillan securing gent's. Appetizing refreshments in ahudance were served hy a committee of review members after the games, The home (if Mrs. J. Lockner, West Cumberland, was the scene of a merry surprise birthday party on Monday evening when Miss Mildred Loekner daughter of the hostess was guest of honor. Early in the evening whist was plnyedi winners being first Miss Jennie Lawrence, Hecond, Mrs. Malpass. consolation, Mrs. C. Whyte. An excellent »upper was served during the evening when the table was centred with a lovely birthday cake with candles. (Juests were Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. King. Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Lawrence. Mrs. Younger, Mrs. Jas. Walker. Mrs. Frew, Mrs. C. Whyte, Mrs. R. Struthers, Mr.s. C. De Couer, Mrs. J. Potter, Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. J. D. Somerville, Mrs. Malpass and the Misses Ivy Frew, Doreen Bicker- tnn. Jennie Lawrence, Eileen Robertson. Mildred Loekner. • • • Miss Lilian Fulton of Denman Island, who was the Sliest of Mrs. C. Whyte for a few days, returned to her home nn Friday morning. * * * The Country Club orchestra gave a jolly and well attended dance tn the newly renovated and cosy Cumberland hall on Friday evening last when all present report a good time. Wateh this Space J(l**m)i,/lf*m.*l\*f»*.,,J*l Sensational Sale Of Our Entire Stock Of Xmas Gift Lines starting Saturday, Dec. 6 aaf^*f*a..,/ffna. miffs* Lang's Drug Store "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" FOR SALE—CRAY WICKER BABY Carriage. Cheap [or Cash. Apply Islander Office. Ar-ash—a (kin sore I Eczema f | DDD has no rival in tho treatment of skin disorders, A doctor'* formula that doftom recommend. An active fluid that destroys tl.e disease germs in the skin. UUD cools, soothes, heals. Tbe blemished ikin is wasbtd cleau. LANG'S DRUG STORE | |»W tiAi**** i.Ai\t**,*Jlt\t* ,.flt\tm.iJU**m tntlums,aiHt*s*t • et\*r\**t!f 'Ibrlnstant^ Ease From COUCHING lab [B^SHWrfl , A Smote SiePeovtsIf/ Mrs. Stella Peacock PRACTICAL NURSING Cam of All Kindt Phone 92L Comoi ******0********** \$ A Wonderful 7 • I u b e, 2? screen grid Radio <tim- M plete wilh built-in genu- W ine Electro-dynamic Speaker PHILCO HA BY GRAND CONSOLE has taken the town liy storm. Here, in this compact eon- sole cabinet is a marvelous!y engineered ratlin that out-performn sets costing many tinier as much. PHILCO BALANCED UNITS whieh eliminate distortion; a wealth of tine tone, excellent distance ability, selectivity, high sensitivity—antl true, clear reception, always. THIS INCOMPARABLE RADIO in a cabinet of genuine Walnut, bird's eye maple antl African zebra wood, 33 .inches high, 10 inches wide. All Electric, genuine Electro-dynamic Speaker built in; station recording dial; 7-tube screen grid receiver. No "cross talk" in tuning. HAVE A FREE TRIAL TODAY DON'T WAIT! Call at our store or phone nl once for a free demonstration in your home. You can't afford to miss the pleasure of perfect radio reception, at these prices. I The G. A. FLETCHER Music Co. tf NANAIMO COURTENAY Still Doing Hemstiching - - Mrs. Francescini having sold out hor business cm Dunsmuir avenue is prepared tu do pic- olinc and hemstitching at her residence. Corner of Windermere Ave. and Third Street i iiiiiiiii C. H. Tarbell & Son PHONE 30 CUMBERLAND, B.C. ONLY 27 MORE days till Christmas ■: Our Stock of Toys is now '' Complete and on Display Games of many varieties 15c to $1.50 Tinker Toys, per set $1.00 and $2.00 Erector .Sets $1.00 to $12.50 Combination of five games, 1 erector set included for $1.50 Mechanical Toys 15c up Hustler Toys $1.00 and $1.50 Magic Lanterns $1.60 and $2.00 Airplanes 15c to $12.50 Sewing Machines $1.00 to $1.75 Wind-up Trains 60c to $4.50 Electric Trains ...: $8.75 to $12.00 Electric Transformers (25 cycle) each $5.75 Tool Sets $1.00 to $4.75 Children's Books 15c to $1.50 Sets of Dishes, up to $2.25 Bake Sets up to $2.00 Brownie Steam Shovels $3.25 to $6.50 Black Boards 75c to $1.75 Wagons 85c to $12.50 Joycycles $7.50 up Scooters $2.50 to $7.50 Kiddy Cars $2.40 up Set of Table and Chairs $4.50 and $4.90 f And many other toys too numerous to mention. P>sssj^»» tXsj^sssss sW»V,s>ss s ,is^«. **\l\/m*w*4\*'Wm*Xf ¥***\tm) tnQ MANN'S - - - ! aBetteP .LOAF • • • A big golden packet of nourishment of finest flour, best butter, tastiest ingredients. Let a Mann be your cook. Yes, of course, we have the usual Satrday specials. MANN'S BAKERY We deliver Cumberland, B.C. Phone 18 %/m^tmmK^Mm^mmmysmmK:mms*:?A f itntmtmm-m---'-^-mmmm- ■-'■■■^tmJmm\'-' ttA\^S-^M\;rm~*ttmi
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