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TALKING PICTURES ■*■»—*#+#—*****♦»*♦««.■»»»,«■»»»»«. Cumberland Islander """'"" ^r, y Mar,, WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. At the Ilo-Ilo all next Week ? FORTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 5 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBLN FRIDAY. JANUARY ,11st, 1M0. SUBSCRIPTION THICE: TWO DOM.AHS I'BR ANNUM Hospital Continues In Progressive Vein OFFICERS ELECTED AT WELL ATTENDED MEETING; OF ISOLATION HOSPITAL DISCUSSED; NEW LAUNDRY INSTALLED MINTO MAN INJURED Mr. James Morrison, of Minto, ia a patient in the Cumlierland General Hospital being admitted to that institution on Tuesday after being: struck on the head und shoulders when an electric light pole which was being erected slipped out of control. j Mr. Morrison was working for Mr. BUILDING I Stalker who is extending the line on Small's cross road. While painfully injured, Mr. Morrison's condition is not considered serious. There was a good attendance at the annual general meeting of the subscribers to the Cumberland General Hospital held at the City Hall on Saturday night, with the president, A. J. Taylor in the chair. The reports of the treasurer and secretary, respectively were read and received as presented. A detailed report from the president, revealed the fact that the board of management had done considerable work during Naughton, P. McNiven, G. J. Richardson, E. II. Devlin nnd J. S. Brown W, McMillan and H. Waterfield being defeated on the ballot. On the president again taking the] chair, he thanked them for re-electing him and stated he would endeavor to work for the good of the hospital to the best of his ability. The revision of the bylaws wos next discussed by the meeting after C. O'Brien had read them, clause by the year. The new wing had proved I clause. Very little argument result- wonderful asset, and had it not|ed from the changes to be made and been for this addition, the hospital would not have been able to aeeom modate the number of patients it had. During the past year considernbb new equipment had beon purchased such as an ambulance, sterilizers and stablilizer for the X ray machine and at the present time the board of man agement is busy installing an up-to date laundry machine, the cost of which when completed will be ap> proximately $2,600. It was stated that this machine, carrying a full load was capable of washing, drying and ironing from 45 to 60 sheets in about one hour. The statistics for thc year sohwed that: patients in hospital, Dec. 31st 1928 to be 27; patients admitted during the year, 460; patients discharged during the year, 461; patients died during the year, 17; total number of hospital days 9.155; average days in hospital, 30.05; major operations during yeur, 43; minor operations during year, 11"; obstitri- cal coses, 51. The number of patient days being 505 days more than in 1028. The average number of days por patient being 30.05, as against 24 for 1928. Decrease of patients for 1929 being 3. The total receipts for the year amounted to $25,355.08 and the total expenditures were .$25,365.15. The hospital hnd a balance of $2,845,91 ot the beginning of 1929 and- the balance at the end of the year of $2,824.62. All obligations during the year were met without having to incur any overdrafts at the bank. During the year and owing to the purchase of new equipment the cost of operation was higher than the previous year. The cost of operation for 1928 being $2,39 and for the year 1929, $2.7G, thus showing an increase for operation of 37 cents per day, The equipment was shown to be in excellent condition und the cleaning of the nurses' quarters undertaken during the year. The arrangement between the medical board and the hospital during the year was very satisfactory. The total number of medical fund patients increased during the year and it was necessary to ask the medi cal board to increase their grant from $700 per month to $800 per month. The total amount received from this source during the year was $8,425.00, $25.00 of which was do nated towards Christmas treat for the patients, a similar amount being donated by the hospital board for the treat. The cost to the medical board was $1.84 per patient day, this being 92 cents per day less than the cost to the hospital. The hospital board tendered its sincere thanks to the residents of Union Bay for the donation of $30 towards the up-keep of the ward furnished by them; also the Linger Longer club for the donation of $25 towards up-keep of the room furnished by the club. To the Royston Lumber Co., for donation of $72.16 towards cost of lumber for ambulance garage nnd to thc local Chinese residents for $182.40 nnd to the Canadian Collieries for donation of $25 per month. Special thanks were nlso tendered to the ladies' auxiliary for the donation of linen to the value of $434.03 and for the very good work accomplished during the past year. The president's report also paid a glowing tribute to the work of the nursing staff under the capable sup erintendencc of Miss Florence Sehl. The hospital cook, Mrs. D. Marsh, also came in for special praise. The president said the board had at last succeeded in securing the services of one who gave very satisfaction to the board, matron and patients and sincerely trusted that the hospital would be able to retain the services of Mrs. Marsh. Concluding the president's report was a word of praise for the members of the board who had by their kind co-operation assisted the president during his term of office. In the election of officers, A. J, Taylor was again re-elected presi- they were finally adopted. Scotland's Bard Honored by Many CUMBERLAND AND COURTENAY SOCIETIES HONOR MEMORY OF NATIONAL BARD The Cumberland Burns club celebrated the birthday of the Scottish poet on Friday evening in Memorial hall with all the usual ceremony. The prettily decorated banquet tables were HHDE EHD DfiC R0SE C0URT "50° drive HUrD rUly r.U.n. Junior Rose Court of the W.B.A. I held a very well attended '500' drive ;at the Fraternal Hall on Tuesday .evening when 19 tables were in play. I Some very good scores were record- led; prizes being awarded to Mr.-:. M. Stewart first and Mrs. Mossey second for ladies; in gent's division i Mrs. J. Bond and Mrs. Fred Wilcock ; tied the latter being awarded the ! first prize. Delightful refreshment* were served. Mr. C. O'Brien gave a very lucid laden wlth a delicious cold supper in- uccount of the work accomplished during the year and stated that if tt was at all possible, the Isolation hospital would be started this year. He paid tribute to all those who had assisted the board during the year and in speaking of the new laundry, invited anyone interested to journey up to the hospital and view the wonderful change the installing of the latest machine had made. BOUNTY ON EIGHT COUGARS IS PAID Government Agent John Conway was a busy man the other day paying out bounties on a number of Cougar which were brought into him from the Fanny Bay district. Eight of the big cnts were brought in altogether, Messrs. Larson, Tweedie and R. Cowie being responsible for the big killing. Larson obtained three, Twee- die two and Cowie three. Some of the local hunters received word that the Cougar had beeu shot on the shores of Lnkc Cumberland with the result that one or two of the more energetic took a trip up the Lake but camo back minus any of the big cats. LARGE NUMBER ENROLL FOR FIRST AID WORK HERE. Year in and year out, members of the Cumberland Centre of the St. John's Ambulance Association have been carrying on the good work, giving free instruction to nil who were anxious to become associated with the movement. Some times the faithful nearly gave up in despair when they saw the few offering to enroll. By some manner not yet explained, the classes this yenr are larger than ever they have been in the history of Cumberland Centre, well over 100 having enrolled. This is thought to he the largest number of any branch of the St. John Ambulance Association in the province of British Co- dent with Mr. John Thomson, vice-! lunibia and the executive of the local president, Mr. C. J. Pnrnham will j centre is highly pleased wtih the have the dual post of secretary-trea- j appeal made a few weeks ago for surer during the year and the board more interest to be taken in the Will U C. O'Brien, Dr. G, K. Mac-]work. Linger-Longer Club Make Presentations JOLLY PARTY AT ANGLICAN HALL HONORS RECENTLY MARRIED MEMBERS The members of the Linger-Longer club met in a jolly party at the Anglican Hall on Wednesday night when four members of the club were honored. The Linger-Longer club is formed of people enjoying single blessedness and on any of the members deciding to leave that state for "double harness" the club makes them a presentation. During the past twelve months or so four of the members have joined the ever increasing number of married folk, and the meeting on Wednesday night was to shower these members with good wishes and present them with some token of appreciation. The members honored were Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simms, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. S. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Benton. The presentations were made by the president, Mr. J. Rennie, following the serving of refreshments, each of the recipients making suitable reply. The first part of the evening was devoted to games such as chasing a peanut, musical chairs, ball game, and changing a match box cover from one nose to another without using the hands. Dancing was com- enced after the presentations to music supplied by R. H. Robertson, piano and Bert McLellan, snxnphone. Mr. J. II. Robertson made an efficient floor manager. - eluding all the appropriate Scotch dainties. Robt. Strachan, president of the club, made an efficient toastmaster. Proceedings opened in traditional manner, with the piping in of the haggis by Piper Stewart, of Courtenay. Miss Margaret Westfield carried in the haggis and Robt. Strachan delivered "The Address to a Haggis." The toast of the evening, "The Immortal Memory," was most ably responded to by F. W. Galloway, of Courtenay, who sketched ln eloquent word pictures the life of the poet. The speaker pictured Burns as the son of Scotland in the sternest mood, yet he had the courage and vision to look beyond his narrow horizon to see and seek for beauty. Burns could see beauty in the lowering cloud, the frozen landscape, tn fact in all life. He was mindiul of thc lowly life about him; he pitied even thc little mouso whose nest he destroyed with the plowshare, i The predominating nqle in Burns I poetry was lovo and the spirit of com- I radeship. He exemplified it in his I songs, especially in "Auld Lang Syne' which sums up the ideal of comradeship. R. Strachan responded to the tons,, to "Bonny Jean." Burns had many loves but none could supplant Jean Armour in his affection. She influenced him most, was his stay and comfort in adversity and by her calm, comforting affection was a refuge for the poet ln his many moods. She was a true, helpful partner in life, a faithful nurse in illness and in her widowhood cherished the poet's memory, living to see it revered by all. John Inglis in responding to the toast to Scotland, spoke of Scotland's place in the world and of its influence; of the gratification of all Scotsmen that one of themselves, a son of the people in the person of Ramsay MacDonald, is even now creating history, bringing nearer the dream of the poet that, "Man to man the world o'er "Shall brothers be and a' that." W. Eadie in replying to the toast to "Canada" showed that the Dominion is making rapid strides and asserting Its position in the modern world. Dr. MacNaughton in his usual happy vein, ably took care of the toast to "The Lassies. Other interesting items on the lengthy program were: Song, Mrs. Freeburn, "Ca' the Yewes to the Knowes;" song, J. W. Stalker, "The Learig;" accordion solo. Mr. Morrison, "Star o' Rabble Burns;" recitation, Mr. Robertson, "Tarn o* Shan- ter;" Songs, Miss E. Henderson, "Bonny Mary of Argyle" and "Dinna Forget the Auld Folks;" Songs, Mrs. Wm. Brown, "Bonny Lass of Ballochmyle" and "Hame o' Mine;" song, R. Yates, There was a Lad;" trombone solo, A. Pilling, "Highland Laddie." Following the banquet a dance was held to music supplied by the Merrymakers' orchestra. Union Bay Displace Vets COMOX LOSE DOUBLE HEADER, LADIES' CLUB ENTERTAIN THE MEN COAL 0UL00K BRIGHTENS ISLANDER'S CORRESPONDENT GIVES REVIEW OF THE OPENING SESSION Victoria, B.C., Jan. 29.—The 1930 session of British Columbia's legislature is now in full swing, with indications thnt it will establish new records for duration and for important legislation, us it already bas achieved distinction by thc production of u record crop of Opposition questions on thc opening business, The sltaggh ^^ |t, ''">'■ '" *,u*1* l'1'!"*1* '*"'"*"'»";! no|j„ the Cumberland and-district cribbage league is becoming interesting, by virtue of two wins over Comox on Wednesday night, when a double- header wns played, Union Bay head the league with twelve points to their credit, with the Veterans, of Cumberland in second place with eleven points, but having a game iu hand. Comox players went down to the Bav on Wednesday with the full intention of annexing all four points, but the shipping boys had all the luck, winning the first game 22-14 and th i second 20-16. The Athletic team met the City team and won out after a very close game, thc score being 19-17. Owin„' to many counter attractions, the City | team was not able to put out their strongest players and had to rely on a few substitutes. The next games in the league will be played on February 12th and the final game- played on March l!)th. Following the completion of the schedule a] monster meet will be held at which all clubs in the league will take par and the Maynard (up prosontcd to lho winners of the league. Following is the lengu up-to-date: Pulverized B.C. Coal Experiment Planned GOVERNMENT TO SPEND $12,000 ON PLANT FOR TUG; HOPE TO REVIVE COAL INDUSTRY t <>f March a trim puffing Importantly Tn thf casual ob- lerely appear to be little marine craft c British Columbia y shipping men. in The annual "Nicht Wi' Burns" put on by the Lndies' Aid of St. George's United church was held in the church basement last Thursday night. Although perhaps owing to the cold weather and ley condition of the roads thero was not so large an attendance as usunl, thc tables were well filled and a splendid dinner was thoroughly enjoyed. The haggis was brought in in time honored manner by Misses Dorothy Brown and Jessie Inglis, escorted by Piper W. W. Stewart and after being formally opened by John Inglis was soon made short work of. After all had finished their dinner a short recess was called and then the following toast list given, James Rogers, toastmaster: "The King." In proposing this toast. fewer than '234 interrogations of every imaginable character by Mr. 1'nttullo and his followers. The min' isterial programme in the main reflects the forecast already given. Additional government measures promised provide for the special education of dependent children of returned soldiers, for licensing antl regulating private detectives and collection agencies, for more effectual control of public carriers in the interest of public safety, nnd for reconstruction of the Liquor Act. In the last connection discussion promises to be animated und prolonged, the government proposal being understood to be a return to the three-man commission plan abandoned in 1921, the administration assuming full responsibility for the Board's future actions, instead of continuing a single commissioner as at present answerable only to parliament for his official course. The Public Accounts di.-close an j i nherltcd provincial deficit ex :ced- ing three- million dollars; and liquor revenue is shown to now approximate twenty millions yearly, and growing swiftly. Further reductions in succession' duties, if not the elimination of these imposts, are looked for with the presentation of the Budget, ami it is the concensus of corridor opinion that a road loan of five millions will be asked in connection with highway -policy systematization, an increase ,n gasoline tax from three, to five •■ents a gallon provide; vfSi additional interest and sinking fund charges. Hope for the P. G. E. Respectively moving und second' About the 1 little tug will g I down the Inlet, j server, it will in one of the fussy that navigate th ! wnters. To man, dustrialists and members nf the government it will represent the first definite experiment in use of pulverized coal in a small marine engine, nnd may be the forerunner of restoring coal mining iu British Columbia to its former position as ono of the major industries of the province. The Provincial Government, under the guidance of Hon, W. ('. Shellyt as Minister of Industries, will spend. $12,900 in the Installation of a model I pulverized coal unit in the Pacific Coyle Navigation Co., Ltd., lug Pacific Monarch, in an effort to demonstrate that this fuel can compete with oil for marine engine,-', it is announced. Commander IJ. L. JohnBon, president of the navigation company, states that it will take about three weeks to install tho machinery, and j that work will commence as soon as tho boat returns from the search for tho Farquhar, lost in recent gales. The decision to Install this plant may bave far-reaching effects on the lumbi Co- 'ing Btandii 1' w L 1) I'i: Union Bay .... . H fl 2 1) 1" Vets 7 e 1 1 11 Athletics 7 8 3 1 7 Comox fl 8 4 1 7 City fl 1 5 a 5 Nondescripts .. 7 2 5 0 4 One of the most Interesting nights ever put in by local mb-hage play l ers took place on Wednesday nighi ; in the Eagles' Home when the Inslies' crib club, the Elite, entertained a number of their gentlemen friends, ing reply to the throne speech, Col. I At lirst it was thought a challeng Nelson*Spencer (Vancouver) and Dr Borden (Nelson) monopolized and divided the House's first working day, the former dealing in particular with the position and prospects of thc Pacific Great Eastern railway, of which he is a director. Present obligations of this road he gave as roughly ?l)5,000,000.00 made up of construction costs, accumulated interest and later deficits, although the road now pays its way. Col. Spencer accompanied Premier Tolmie east when the heads of the Canadian Ntional anil Canadian Pacific- were inerviewed and their co-operation enlisted for effective salvaging of the provinciolly-owned railway. "After constitution with thc railway presidents", said Col. Spencer, "it wns thought advisable to make a survey of thc grant made by thc former government of 16,000,000 acres and ascertain the value of the resources we have therein. This survey was organized, the two great railways and the government agreeing to divide the costs. Mr. C. R. Crysdale was selected t" head this survey. Consequently a large party of surveyors, assists-il by aeroplane for photographic work, have been busy all summer mapping out and prospecting these blocks to ascertain their real commercial value, and a report is now being prepared which will give the government and the -oneerned railways some idea of the igi-ii'ultural, mineral, water power ind Umber potentialities of these blocks. Aa soon ns this report is com- leted, it is hoped a valuation of the railway and its assets can lie ngrced upon und a sale consumoted, bused upon this value, to one or other of .hesc great railways, and it is hoped thnt a condition can be agreed upon in connection with this sule whereby this road, which now begins nt Squamlsh and ends at (Juesnel ,can be carried on through Prince tleorge and on into Finlay Forks and the Pence Kiver country, thus opening up to thc people of this province that rich and fertile district." Proceeding, Col. Spencer told in detail of his Impressions on visiting the Pence River country, and especially the areas around the Manson, 't be ill res olli II id al | Local Welsh Society Elects Officers bad been issued to the men by thi newly organized ladies' club, but at the last minute it was decided to play a mixed game. Some high scores were made and prize winners announced as ladies' first, Mrs. Littler; consolation, Mrs. J. Murray; gentle-1 men's first, Mr. Fred Covert; conso-1 lation, Mr. J. L. Brown. Following) the games the ladies served refresh-1 ments and arrangements made to! PRESENTATIONS MADE TO THE play a return game next Wednesday: RETIRING OFFICERS when the gentlemen will be the hosts! It is expected that the next meeting | The annual meeting of the Cum- will result in the ladies' challenging] berland Welsh Society was held in the men. I Memorial Hall on Thursday evening with a large attendance of members nnd many new members were enrolled. Tho chief item of business was the election of officers for the « n suing year these being: pres., Mrs. pies., Mr. .1. Lewis; 1. Jackson, secretary . li wns decided to date to make plans ng of St. David's Duy. Badminton Players Stage Close Game F. Covert; vde< The Cumberland United Church I treasurer, Mrs. badminton club entertained thei Mr. A. G. Jon< Young People's Club on Monday eve-!'neyt ;,t ll later ning at the church hall at a series oM tor the bono very interesting games in which the March 1st. visitors were winners by one game behalf of Lh and one point, results being \H2 j retiring pre! points against 1H1 . During nn inter- p the treasure: mission a dainty supper was served j secretary, M by the hosts. Following are the ln-|8omo W^*- dividual scores, the United Church plnyers being firsl named in each instance: Mixed Doublet Miss L. Sheppard and H, Wileoel; lost to Miss C. McKinnon and (!. Horwood, 8-15; Mrs. Hrown and ( I" lent Society presented thc ilent, Mr. .). D. Davis, Mrs. J. Rees and the b, S. Davis, with hand Following the business mooting a real Welsh supper was 'served by the ladles, Speeches woro : made by several of the new and old ,officers and other mi mboi and c in tributing to n very Interesting pro. j gramme were nongH by Mi . Warren, j Mrs. Brown, Mrs, s Turner and Mr. piano selei lions, Mra. A. while Mr, Han \ J n'. 01 inimitable Impei unnations down the liou 0. Inter [ spersod with the 1 mme Itomi were games; wdnni 1 of prist wci ■ ! ladies', Mrs, D. M01 gan and genl '■ Mr. W. Bullock. Mns Ellis la Jones ! will) hlfl I brought Marshall, 18-16i Mrs. Spooner and Sheppard lost to K. Hunden and I Hunden, 7-15; Mrs. Brown and L. Sheppard won from E. Gear and Mrs. Bond, 15-1,1; Mrs. Treen and Ominecu, Finlay and Peace River, [Mrs. Spooner won from J, Brown and ' ' ' His p. Hunden, 15-13. conclusion was lhat the ureas to be 1 Men., Douh|et opened bold unfold natural wealth; n Treon an(J j Stevenson won and his direct connections with omin- from G Brown an,j a. McKinnon, ent mining engineers led him to be-^5.4, j. Stevenson nnd B, Wilcock lieve thnt the territory east and ad- won from G. Horwood and S. Mounce jacent to Finlay River, including the U 5481 C. Nash nnd D. McLean lost nreus drained by all its northern to j, Auchterlonie and C. Horwood, ranches und by the Omineco, is one, 12„lfi; ]j. Treen anj j, Stevenson Mr. Rogers said that hearing His Majesty over thc radio recently seemed! tht, trjp being made by plane to bring him closer and one could hardly realize that there were three thousand miles of water between his majesty and his Canadian subjects any more.- "The Day an' a' wha' honor it." This toast was responded to by J. Inglis whose theme was thc love that Scotsmen who had gone to all parts j of the richest precious mineral fields |won from c Nash won from Miss P, Hunden and C, Horwood, 15-10; Mr. and Mrs. roon won from N. Marshall and S. Mounce, 15-7; Mrs. Spooner and I. Stevenson lost lo K. Hunden and ('. Davis, 18-I6j Mrs. Brown and Stevens lost to E. dear and .1. Auchterlonie, 4-16 i L. .Sheppard and Dr. Hicks lost to Mrs. Bond ami S. I Mounce, 11-15; Mrs. Spooner and CHARLES GRAHAM TO Mr. McLean lost to -lean nnd G. BE SUPERINTENDENT Brown, 8-16. AT MORDEN MINE. Ladies' Double* ' According to newspaper advices Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Treen lost from the mainland, the Morden mine to Miss McKinnon and Miss N. Mar- wj|| be dewatered at once and oper- Matlons Btnrted, the abandoned bunkers and wharf at Hon! Harbor being re-conditioned for sendee, Mr. Charles Graham, at one time superintendent of tho mine here and well known throughout tiie provin :e, will be the superintendent ut the Morden mine. ml industry of Brit which has been expei extremely hard limes as a result of the growing use of fuel oil here. If the installation proves a success, it is the intention of tlie tug company to convert other vessels of Its fleet to the use of pulverised coal. Difficulties H.ivc Been Solved The present experiment follows extensive research and investigation by engineers under Hon. W. A. McKenzie, Minister ol" Mines, to determine whnt type of equipment should be installed, many engineering difficulties have been solved already. "The department of industries expects from the experiment to make available data that will tend to check the steady trend of many industries to operate on imported fuel oil," Mr. Shelly said -Very careful preliminary research has been conducted into the feasibility of the proposal, so that its success is reasonably certain. It is hoped, however, to so demonstrate the efficiency and advantages ul the system as to slow down at least the modern movement to change from hand-fired coal to oil. In thi,- wny. it is expected that the experiment will assist in increasing Hie hunker trade of our collieries. The benefit of the experimnet will mmediate, hut undoubtedly it 'It in an annual increase and let that will more lie of British Colly conceded that mpeeibr in econ- omy and efficiency in large plants, id some of the largest users in .'■'« teren Canada and the United States have demonstrated its practicability by cutting their power costs in hah' by its use. Its suitability to use In small plants, In which it would I generally done into competition with j oil, is now ihe purpose of the present If est. .Mr. Shelly said it was estimated (hat over 4,000,000,000 barrels of oil were sold in the province last year, which Is the equivalent of 1,000,000 tons of coal. The decline in Ihe value of coal proudced here for 11129, ns compared with 1928, is estimated nt $1,000,000. Tin- 1920 output of 2,813,000 tons is a serious decline from the output of 3,139,236 tons in 11110, before fuel oil came into general use. Besides the competition of fuel oil the ion! industry is feeling tbe competition of hydro-electric power, Mr. Shelley pointed out, but added thnt it wns the intention of the department in direct its experiment in the use of pulverized coal as against fuel oil, rather than against hydro-electric power. "The coal industry represents a large investment of capital," he said, "and mokes a very substantial contribution lo the public funds. There nre employed in this industry some 6400 men representing a population of over 17,000 people, ;ind it is felt that no opportunity should he lost in encouraging tins in lustry, lo safeguard this Investment 1 nd enlarge ils employment hy keeping British Columbia abreasl witli the very latest improvements in the utilization of .SHOW OF SHOWS «)n Monday night last, after the regular skating session at the roller skating rink al the Native Sons' Hal), Courtenay, a private skating party com) 1 of aboul 40 people, 16 of whom hailed from Cumbi '...ml held the floor- and *■■ don'l menu maybe, So 1 Im q did ont! 01 1 ■■ of iln rum berlanden hold the floor thai the ho pltal tnff have been bu y pulling iplintei oul fri m different parts of the unfo .*■ my. Looking through the key hole wc CQn\t\ nol discover all thc damage that was done to the lloor. We goi a cold in the eyo cnuBed by ihe draught but certainly envied the chosen who, Judging from their antics had some "skate" on and if there ;in. , >u parties staged like that we certainly would like to he included in on il. Davis and (1. 'Continued on Page Two) (Continued on Pane Two) 15-12. Mrs. Margaret Mitchell left , Wednesday ror V ctorin where si will act ns delogati tor the Women Missionary Socict v „f th,- Unit, Church nt tin- (' mention ef \V ins-n's Missionary Societies. Win there she will be tho guest "f h daughter. Mis. M. Kommingson. he POLICE COURT NEWS A Campbell Rivei logger, li. At- chlnson, was handed ;i I,lue tickel in police court mi Tuesday, when he was convicted nl driving to the common danger on 'lie Island Highway. Provincial Constable Donahoe and other wiin. ea gave evidence for tlie prosecution which showed tin,: Atchinson was coming up behind ss cr driven by Mr. Trotter of Headers, whi n -' ■ 1. tter stopped to pick up a friend, Atchinson drovo into him and Trotter's ear was badlv damaged. PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 81st, 1980. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY .FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B.C.. EDWARD W. BICKLE <"i^*IS> COAL COAL has been a big feature in provincial news for the last week or so. There have been stories of two big companies formed for the purpose of exploiting Island coal fields at Hardy Bay and Suquash and reopening the Morden mine at South Wellington. Perhaps it would be as well to discount a good deal of these reports. It is hurd!;.' t-i.-■.;*l■!*- '.hat large sums of money will be sunk in openi i; ■ « mines with the coal industry on the ; have taken care of just such un emergency ed a scheme whereby big electrical generating stations could be installed .it nil thc coal mining centres in the Province. The electricity would be generated by pulverized coal. We can offer no opinion i,s the feasability or practicability of this scheme. At present the Province is committed to hydro electric schemes which will, when completed, supply the electric needs of the people for years to come. There still remains the question thot perhaps the hydro system is being developed too rapidly and too widely. In the recent dry spell the hydro-electric systems of Vancouver, Seattle, and other coast cities went very badly to pieces. There wus not enough watei and electricity could not be generated. Vancouver was rationed both as to juice for lighting and for power. Tht British Columbia Electric Company lost a lot of trade in the very busiest month of the year, which means that it lost a lot of money. It probably lost more money than would have installed an auxiliary eoal plant which would In any eveni decline. There is not a sufficient market for the conl produced by the mines already operating. In other words, the supply of coal is in excess of the demand, and Under such conditions further developments would be mere folly. Then the experiments which the Provincial Department of -Minis has arranged to carry oul on a local ocean going tug boal with pulverized eoal has attracted a lot of attention and called forth a good deal of comment. The report ol the activities of the Dominion Bur- prefer cau of Mine- shows that the possible developments In the use of coal in this form is being closely followed.! \ great many more mon would want to go to Mr. Hauy Freeman, an old Nanaimoite, has also suggest; Church ii' then; was a law against it. I the fact stands that, had the company had an auxiliary \ coal plant for the generating of electricity. Vancouve I would not have gone short either in its lighting or ir. | its power. There would have been no inconvenience and 1 there would have been no curtailing of industry. —Nanaimo Herald. A man doesn't know how to live until a womai. ; has taught him and then it often happens he to live alone. Scotland's Bard Honored by Many (Continued from Piv.c One) of the earth held for their mother land. "Scotland," happily responded to by Alderman Walter Brown. "The Immortal Memory." This, the toast of the eveninq, was responded to by F. W. Galloway, who in a masterly oration, interspersed with illustrative quotations irom Burns' poems, described the different phases of the life of Bums, his love of hature, his falling iuto evil ways and his regeneration, and his love and veneration for the lair sex. His moods were all reflected in his works, even to the attempt at putting all the Psalms of David to meter. Mr. Galloway was accorded a wonderful ovation upon taking his seat. The toast to "Canada" was ably responded to by Wm. Eadie, ol" Cumberland and "Oor Toon an' Ncebor Buddies" by the newly elected Mayor, J. H, Macintyrc. of Courtenay, and John Sutherland, of Cumberland, both oi whom dwelt on the development of the district in the past few years and bright prospects for the future. Thc toast to "The Ladies" was proposed by G. W. Stubbs, principal of the public school, in his usual happy style and ably responded to by Miss Stewart, of the high school staff. An innovation was introduced in thc way of community singing of Scotch songs, led by Herbert Smith. Song sheets had been printed and distributed around. These, with solos by John Stalker and E. T. Searle, and selections by the old original octette conducted by C. W. Sillence, were Interspersed with the speeches and were very much enjoyed. Tlie bill o' fare included such items as: Boiled ham, roastit bubblyjock, cranberry .sauce, chappet tatties, mashed neeps, haggis, scones, oatcake, kebbuck, shortbread, jelly and cream, tea, coffee, fruit. Hope For P.G.E. (Continued from page one) Union Bay After spending the past two months in Vancouver Miss Gretta Kay returned home on Tuesday. The many friends of Miss Ellen Magnone will be pleased to learn thnt she is almost fully recovered from her recent illness and expects to be home soon. Miss Thelma Chapman returned home after spending the past two weeks in Vancouver. The Ladies Literary society met in the United church on Thursday evening. A good attendance was present. Refreshments were served during the evening. in western Canada. There are also two rich coal beds, along the Carbon river and at Peace River Gorge, "these two deposits comprising in quantity and quality probably the richest coal areas in Canada." High grade lumber nnd pulpwood forests were viewed in the valley of th Parsnip, Omineca, Manson and Finlay rivers; and superficial farming by trappers has demonstrated rich cultivable soil in considerable extent. Road Extension Would Pay "The opinion of those who made the trip", said Col. Spencer, " is that a railway running north from Prince tleorge to tap this great latent wealth would prove a boon to all Western Canada, and from the facts gained by direct observation I hav derived an unshakable conviction thut completion of the Pacific Great Eastern through from North Vancouver to Prince George and thence to tap these grout resources will convert the P. G. E. from a liability into a rich asset for any corporation undertaking its completion and ope;:: tion." Strong arguments were advanced for reforestation on a scientific plan, and for conservation of food fisheries wealth and the development of wide: motor highways east, north and west, "I pay tribute to our Premier", sairl Col. Spencer, "for his far-sight ed suggestion of building a great highway from the United States boundary to the northern boundary of this province and asking the cooperation of the dominion government to continue it on through the Yukon territory thus coupling up with Alaska. If this be done it will be a great source of revenue to tlu Province, for it will not only render better accommodation to our people and open virgin mining territories in the North, but it will also have the effi ct of producing a continuous stream of tourists passing between Uncle Sam's home country and Alas- Cumberland t. Hotel Kates Reasonable j Comtnsrcl ; lleuilquurtei I ACCOMMODATION THR BUS1 ! Rooms Steam Heated \V, MEMUEIKLD, Prop. ka, the land of the midnight sun. The revenue thus derived will not deplete any of our natural resources, but thc asset will grow from year to year, because the better the road is built and the more it is used, the greater will be the revenue derived from it," ■talta-V Coal Outlook Brightens Dr, Borden in his address made Inspiring references to the progress indicated in the development of the mineral areas of central and northern British Columbia, referring particularly to the new fields of Taku river, and the impetus given the Portland Canal section by the Consolidated as investors in mines and through acquirement and extension of the Canadian Northeastern rail way. "The past year witnessed substantial progress", said the Doctor, "and this advancement assures further development upon which important in dustrial enterprises will expand. Oil1 present stability is substantiated by the great reduction in business failures as reported by Duns. Our natural resources, here more abundant than elsewhere in the nonunion, demand capital for development, and capital demands stability of legislation and administration. Hydroelectric development now involved expenditures of approximately $110,- 000,000 throughout the province. I'o justify .such investment, sale of the power must be assured, with further industrial investments of at least ?1,000,000,000. These new industrials in their turn must earn inter est on that amount, and to' do so must distribute infinitely more annually, to an augmented working, population and with advantage tc business of every sort." "The Minister of Mines is paying marked attention to the resuscitation of the coal industry", said Dr. Boi- den, speaking on the progress of mining at some length. "Despite the fact that oil is now taking a prominent place as fuel, coal still has a great future. Perhaps it will not be so much from the viewpoint of raw coal, but I understand from reliahl sources that coal by-products are liable to become a source of much rev enue to our industirnlists to the ad vantage of the province in the neat- future. The Minister is doing good work in prosecuting thc promised experiments with pulverized coal, in which he hns always taken particular interest. These will I think be successful, which will mean great crease in the wealth and business of the country and a new lease of life for the colliery industry. This view is apparently taken hy those concerned in conl mining, as evidenced hy the great activity evinced in taking up and exploiting coal properties. Only today a new company obtained incorporation with $10,000,000 cap> italization, to reopen and operate one long idle Vancouver Island mine, and that company announces its ultimate objective to he development of byproducts industries on an extensive scale." costume of biege and ecru georgette and carried a bouquet of pink and white chr; santhemums. The bridegroom war supported by his brother, Wallace BUkle. The groem's gift to the bride was a crystal necklace, to the bridesmaid a gold bracelet and to the best man a pen. The honeymoon is being spent in visiting Vancouver, Seattle and Victoria, and on their return, Mr. and Mrs. Baikie will take up their residence in Courtenay. Wanton Madcap Captain Orlebar, this British spr-ed demon, who recently flew in that wonderful new plane al the rate of! 368 miles an hour, is said to about the best croquet-player in England. We knew tbere was a wild streak in | him somewhere—Los Angeles Tiire^i WEDDINGS Baikie - Calnan A pretty home wedding of much interest locally, uniting as it does two families well-known in this district was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Minto, when Myrtle Hannah, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Calnan, became the bride of Harper Piercy, second son of Mr. nnd Mrs. Wm. Batkie, of Denman Island. Rev. J. R. Hewitt, of Cumberland, officiated. The youthful bride was charming in a frock of rose biege canton crepe, ln the prevailing mode, and carried a shower bouquet of pink and white carnations. She was attended by her sister, Wlnnifred, who wore an effective P. P. Harrison Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Office Courtenay Phone Hi Local Office Cumberland Hotel In Evenings Telephone 11511 or 24 P.D.Q. Daily Freight Line Courtenay to Nanaimo AND ALL WAY POINTS Leave Courenay 9 a.m., returning from Nanaimo the same clay. Connections made at Nanaimo with Victoria and Port Alberni Stages. WE CARRY ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING —Furniture Moving a Specialty— —PHONES— Courienay 178; Cumberland 77; Qualicum Gill; Nanaimo » KING GEORGE HOTEL Good Service Reasonable Charges I CENTRALLY LOCATED Wv.y The GEM j BARBER SHOP : Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre « Cumberland, B. C. j ALBERT EVANS ! Practicul Barber & Hairdresser. ; Children's hair cut any stylo 3&c | Ladies' hair cut any style 6uc Electrical 1 = Needs - I i Hotpoint or Maning-Bowman $12.00 6.95 Percolators Toasters Warming Pads Xmas Tree Sets (Mazda) Egg Cookers Curling Irons ********.'v**.****viv****™^ 9.50 1.85 7.25 5.00 $ Bw-SKfcfy-s RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive r^" PROMPT ATTENTION "^ David Hunden, Jr. COAL - GENERAL HAULING of all descriptions WOOD ■ ^rart]^'2jj*"J'^i!*"*i'"i^ DR. W. BRUCE CORDON Denial Surgeon Offico Cor. of Dunnmutr Ave. Oiiposilto Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERL/VND, B.C. SCOTTISH LAUNDRY FIRST CLASS WHITE LAUNDRY SERVICE Dyers nml Dry (Icihuth Special family laundry rate. Orders led at the Ritz Cate, 'Iilione L60, Cumberland will receive prompt attention, A trial order will convince you. Telephones: Courtenay, 22(1 Cumberland 150 fl STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX MAXWELL, Proprietor. Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. __ = I. CASH or TIME PAYMENT by WlETfflOjf^ i Cumberland Electric Lighting il Company Limited I • » Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co., Ltd. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL PLUMBING AND REPAIR WORK. Phone 75 A. B. CLINTON, Manager. M— -TELEPHONE—Kill | TAXI !! I Charlie Dalton i j Meets Boat at Unloa Bay Every I ' I Sunday Morning ' I ABOUT THE ^ STOCK EXCHANGE ['hones 1 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. aiaisiSaiEHi saiaiaH afflHSEi^^ Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS ^fASSat^AJSMLCSmr. *s,s?JSA£AKITa;isAifiuemtmcmmnWKBimtmmiVmtmSmSmmWtmsmifmmtu\^ Layritz Nurseries Ltd. VICTORIA, B.C. Est. 1890 HEADQUARTERS FOR RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK We have everything you want for Orchard or Garden. Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Roses, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in great variety. Now is the time to plant —Cal alogue Free— Leal Agent! Mr, Preston Bruce, Box 127, Cumberland Lumber In every sorts ot building materials. MOULDINGS, WINDOWS DOORS, SHINGLES, KILN DRIED KLOOR1NOS AND FUltNISHNGS). WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICK WITH REASONABLE CHARGES. Royston Lumber Co. Limited PHONES CUMBERLAND, B. C. ) Night calls: 134X Courtenay I Olfli'e: 1119 Cumberland. ^1 A STOCK Exchange Is essentially a Public Service doing Its best to make trading secure and efficient. While this work has far- reaching results, the flrst principles of operation are simple. Somebody gives a broker an order. By cable or phone the broker's "floor"-man gets the order for execution. The price paid for thc stock is the official quotntioii on the "floor" ot exactly thnt time. The seller writes a triplicate record of the transaction, timed mechanically to with a tenth- second. Buyer, seller and Exchange each retain one copy, So every sale is permanently recorded and made known on thc ticker. Stock prices on the floor of the Exchange are controlled hy orders received from the Public to buy and sell. Thc Exchange exercises no control over fluctuations. Like a loudspeaker It simply broadcasts the trading minute by minute. Regulations governing trading were accepted by the Provincial Parliament in session ln 1907. No trading can take place between members off thc "floor." The Stock Exchange itself has nothing to do with arrangc- x ments between brokers and clients. Being members of the Exchange, brokers are directly servants of tho investing .1 TO GIVE THE FACTS 2 TO DELIVER PROMPTLY Public and must follow the Instructions of their •iients. Every broker depends on his business to keep thc confidence of his clients. Obviously, It is against his own best Interests in any way to do anything but to supply clients with the facts concerning a company or a market situation. The principles governing the Vancouver Stock Exchange are similar to those of London and New York. And as London's and New York's exchanges have performed great services to business ln Great Britain and the United States, so must one agree that the Exchange in Vancouver has Influenced investors to pay attention to industries In Western Canada. The securities of these dustrles hnve been affected by recent unsettled conditions. Whether firiccs hnve been high or ow, their renl value consists ln what properties can earn from year to year. Recent market movements have been largely illusory. Western Canada's resources and productive capacities have not bcen affected. On the contrary the PACTS Indicate even greater development. The Stock Exchange and its members stand pledged to play their part ln making this progress sound and wholesome. Those four services are important to business . . . their truthful performance a matter of honor and integrity to all houses desiring continued good relations with the Public ond tho Stock Exchange. JfcX Thit adyertltemenl it publlihed by Member* of tht Vancouver Stock Exchange in Vfttf ta d'memmatt information concerning the function* of a Stock Exchange md the Butinett of Buying and Setting Securities. c* £ FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1930. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE THREE /6 Campbell River Defeated By United Church The Campbell River badminton club paid a return visit to the Cumberland United church club on Thursday evening when a number oi very enjoyable and interesting games were played, the home club this time was victorious, winning 15 games, with 260 points; the visitors three games, with 167 points. Individual scores follow, the United church players being flrst named: Ladles' Doubles Misses P. Hunden and C. Carey won from Mrs. J. Tucker and Mrs. D. Robertson, 15-9; Mrs. Treen and Miss [ Auchterlonie won from Mrs. W. A.; [Crawford and Mrs. W. Pollard. 15-5;' j Miss Sheppard and Mrs. Spooner lost to Misses J. Boffey and P. Brown, 11-. jl5; Mrs. H. Brown and Miss E, Laing^ j won from Misses Swanson and Mort, |15-11. Men's Doubles I J. Auchterlonie and 8. Mounce won i from J. Tucker and J. McNeil, 15-10; ' D. Robertson and G. Horwood won from Mrs. Tucker and Tucker, 15-14; irom Rogers and Barfleld. 15-6; T.'Miss Auchterlonie and S. Mounce won Little and J. Stevenson won from Bar-1 from Mrs. Robertson and J. McNeil, Held and Tucker, 15-11; c. Horwood' 15-0; Mrs. Spooner and J. Stevenson and H. Treen won frcm Brown and won from Mrs. Crawford and Brown. Barfleld, 15-11; J. Auchterlonie and 15-10; Miss P. Hunden and C. Hor- B. Wilcock won from Anderson and wood won from Mrs. Pollard and Rogers, 15-7. 'Brown, 15-8; Miss Sheppard and B. Mixed Doubles i Wilcock won from Miss Swanson and | Barfleld, 15-4; Mrs. Treen and H. Miss C. Carey and G. Horwood won Treen won from Miss Boffey and Rog- rs, 15-3; Mrs. H. Brown and J. Auch- terlonie lost to Miss Brown and Tucker, 10-15; Miss Jean Brown and D. Robertson won from Miss Mort and Rogers, 15-13; Miss C. Carey and T. Little lost to Mrs. Tucker and J. McNeil, 14-15. Following the games refreshments were served by the host club and a social time spent cKinnon's Senni-Annual Saturday, February 1st to Wednesday, February 19th O A We have decided to do our utmost to clear out our stock of Winter Coats and Dresses, and the prices we shall offer on these garments will mean a very large saving on every garment. It is impossible to list the lot, but we can assure you that it will be well worth your while to visit our store during this sale and examine the garments and get prices. We have (just completed Stock Taking and find that in many lines we are carrying over too large a stock. We are therefore endeavoring to reduce same by offering the very lowest prices on all lines for the next fifteen days. This will give our customers an opportunity to secure seasonable merchandise at very favorable prices D R E S S E S , MEN'S WIND BREAKERS— <I»0 EG regular $4.95, sale price tpOtOtJ MEN'S HEAVY BLACK SWEATER COATS— AM HQ regular $6.50, sale «P*» • O There are many other lines of these useful articles at attractive prices. MEN'S WORK SHIRTS— fl»1 1 Q very special at, each tpl.il.tJ GREY AND KHAKI FLANNELL SHIRTS— d»1 Cf\ regular $2.25, semi-annual sale «J)A»U*/ MEN'S WORK SOCK SPECIAL— 24-P per pair sfcl'xv MEN'S UNDERWEAR— RAp Penmans Merino at per garment Cxi/ MEN'S BOW TIES— 9Qf» odd lines to clear at each £iU\s Men's Wind Breakers and Pull-over and Sweater Coats, we have a splendid assortment of these and if you are needing one now is your opportunity. sn2.-£-±zinrTr&Tt:i,' CHILDREN'S RUBBER BOOTS— regular $2.75, sale price BLANKETS ND COMFORTERS TWO ONLY EIDERDOWN COMFORTERS— size GO x 72, semi-annual sale price, each COTTON COMFORTERS— good large size at each $3.99 and GREY BLANKET SPECIAL— 7 pounds, per pair BEAR CAT FLANNELLETTE SHEETS— large size 70 x 84, a very serviceable quality at per pr. FLANELLETTE SPECIALS A good quality white flanellette on sale at per yard Peach Colored Flannellette on sab at per yard BED, SPRING AND MATTRESS COMPLETE— ( see our window for this special, only « Corticelli Hose, service weight, full fashioned, reg. price $1.95, sale special $1.99 $9.49 $5,39 $5.49 $1.9 19<! 19<? 525.99 :-.";^-.-T^Tacs.[lssji iiiw I Cretonnes and Curtain Goods, just in time for the Spring Clean-up ,in a wide range of choice colors suitable for everry window. CRETONNES— ranging up from per yard SCRIMS IN CREAM and WHITE— up from per yard NETTS IN CREAM AND WHITE- per yard 16c 22c Boys' School Shoes C s OCKERY ALS:- CLOVER LEAK CUP and SAUCER— A each */C M AA~^ A good serviceable shoe, Blucher Style and Panco Sole, sizes .1 to 5'.j, semi-annual (Pf) Qifj sale price tpu,.\/V Sizes 11 to 13 $3.79 BROKEN LINES— (PO A Q nearly all sizes on sale at tp&.-lt) FANCY CHINA CUP and SAUCER— eiich A BETTER CHINA CUP and SAUCER three for COPPER WASH BOILERS— only, each GALVANIZED COAL HODS— only, each DINNER WARE SPECIAI 44 PIECES, Marjorie Pattern Dinner Service, only 21-PIECE TEA SETS—good design fl»q QO and a fine quality reg. $0.50, Bpecial ..^J.-t/O 12c SOc $3,99 86c $19.99 Ladies' Strap Slippers and Oxfords Our Stock of Ladles' and Children's Sim,..- j specially marked for this Semi-Annual Sale anil it will be lo your interests to look our stock over before buying. ONE LOT OF SLIPPERS AND OXFORDS fl>i at <v Ac- BETTER SELECTIONS— at $3.19 unci $4.39 BARGAINS IN MEN'S SHOES MEN'S OXFORDS—solid leather, reg. $7.75, (J»£ JQ semi-annual sale tpXJ.^U A A LIGHTER OXFORD— $4.89 reg. $5.49 Sale Price KINNO Cumberland CORRESPONDENCE We are in receipt of a letter from Mr. J. H. Cameron re tlie waler pressure in Cumberland during the past few weeks. Mr. Cameron says in part: Ti> tlie Editor, The Cumberland Islander, Cumberland, B.C. Dear Sir, In your valuable paper of January 24th you make a statement regarding the water pressure in this city. Your headline reads "Water Pressure not low here". 1 beg to contradict that statement as it is misleading and erroneous. The data of water pressure that I am going to quote should be known to every citizen in Cumberland as it directly affects their interests. Your article says "Pressure in Cumberland Tf; tbs. Prospects bright for even higher pressure. Let us now look into the reports of the nigh*. patrol regarding water pressure at hydrants, January 24th at 2.30 a.m., pressure 05 lbs., January 26th, pressure at 6:30 a.m. 70 lbs.; January 26th at 1:46 p.m. pressure 60 lbs.; January 27th, fi a.m. -is lbs.; January 28th, 6 a.m., 56 lbs.; January 29th, 6:30 a.m., 65tbs. Now, Mr, Editor, where are these bright prospects of improvement in pn ure you Bpoke of. Not so brighht I would say, with your pressure ranging from Til to 48 lbs, during the ■ I kely time for a tire, lt may interest you to know that the pressure a few hours previous to the Kelly Scott fire that did such damage a few years ago. was 07 lbs., a very inadequate pressure at any time, nnd consider that that was 19 lbs. higher than tin Monday morning last. Your article also states that the pressure is 75 lbs. We have no records showing it that high and we have been taking it at regular intervals at the hydrants since January lib, but we will give you the benefit of the doubt and call it 75 lbs. Now let us seo what some authorities on water pressure have to say. Quoting Fire Chief Ilaggarty of Berkley, California, addressing the Fire Chiefs' convention at Sacramento. California, in 1928. he said: "Two and a half inch hose is best adapted for regular uso" (this is the hose the Cumberland Department uses) "with a standard one and eight nozzle. Thc friction loss in good two and one- half inch hose is 15 lbs, per one hundred feet. Thus, with SOO ft,, of 214-inch hose, 120 His. is needed to overcome friction, and '15 lbs. for nozzle pressure, so that you must have a working pressure of 105 or 170 lb s. to get an adequate fire fighting stream. If you are attached to a hydrant where pressure is limited to 80 or 00 lbs., provision must be made to boost this pressure to a proper working pressure." While personally, I do not think it is necessary to have u pressure as high as 170 lbs., I do think that it never should be allowed to drop below 135 lbs. Xow Mr. Editor, where do we stand with our 40, 50 and 75 His. pressures. I want to say right here, that 75 lbs. is a very poor protection for this city, and according to the night patrol pressure report given to tbe Chief anil Fire Wardens there are more 30's on the list than Ill's, so that I repeat onee again that the water pressure in this eity, was dangerously low from January 15th jto Wednesday, January 21) th at I ij p.m. Let us consider some of the situ- ations which confronted us on January 15th. I examined the hydrant al the Hospital, and found that there was not enough water to work the guage, that hydrant was still out of commission on January 27th and may be out for some time longer. Also there was no fire protection of any kind front the Canadian Collieries office to Chinatown, all hydrants were out of commission. I understand those hydrants were thawed out on January 28th. In view uf all these facts I would Bugge : to ynu, Mr. Editor, that for your own information you go to the Cily Hall and have a look at thc nightly report on hydrant pressure and see how many nights you can find when the pressure was over 50 lbs. and bear in mind that these pressures were taken right at the hydrant. Thanking you for your valuable I am, Yours very truly, .mux II, CAMKUON. Deputy Chief. C.V.F.D. Cumberland. H.C. January 29th, 1930. NOTE.—Last week in writing of the water situation, the Argus said: "Water pressure is restored" (meaning Courtenay) "in Cumberland the pressure is still low." We simply published the water slory of last week tn --how that Cumberland's pressure (7"i lbs.), registered at No. 'i mine aboul 10 a.m. last Friday was not low in comparison with Courtenay's pressure (57 lbs.), this figure being obtained from the Courtonay ("ily Hall a few minutes before we went to pros-*. fm Thursday, January the :t0th, at !ii a m., ibe pressure was mo lbs. At 3 p.m. the same day, the pressure wa I I" lb , On Friday (today) at 11 :::u a in., iho pressure was 110 Mis. Thei e figures were obtained from Ibe gauge at Xo. 0 mine, and tbe figures can be vouched •'•■r by witni •■ . —EDITOR. PULVERIZED COAL UNIT IS STIPULATED Taking advantage of every oppor- tunity io promote the interests of the ci nl miner and in order to ascertain the possibilities of utilizing pulverized coal for tbe generation of steam power the Provincial Department of Public Works is stipulating that one of tbe two units to be installed in connection with the erection of a power house and the supply and installation of certain mechanical equipment1 needed at the Mental Hospital, Xew Westminster, tendom for whicb are now being called, shall be especially consl ructed for the burning of pulverized coal fuel, thc otber unit to be of the ordinary chain grate type. A girl ,lnd a car are much iilikc, A .good paint Job conceals the years but the lines tell thc story.—San Francisco Chronicle. PAGE FOUR CTJMBRRLAIW K51WUTDER, CUMBBRLANB, B.C. FRIDAY, JAsS'UARY :51st, 1080. *—.*••»———.•.•....•*.*.*t'*:*»——***.....••...• * w I SPECIALS for a few days Bit Personal Mention 95c leaders Madras Muslin. 45 inches wide, a real good quality, 3 yds. for 95c; four different patterns to choose from; designs are good and you can have four pairs of curtains full 2% yards long for $6.70 the lot. White Flannelette nice width, reliable quality, 4 yds for 05c, White I'lanelette, 'Mi inches wide, line quality, '.i yds for 95c Cretonnes, reversible, strong material, good designs, a good assortment to choose from and the price—3 yards for 95c Gossard front lace Corsets, about a dozen pairs of small size* from 19 to 23, regular price to $4.95, per pair 95o Elastic Girdles in a fair assortment of sizes, special for 95c Corsettes in sizes 30, Ji.2, 34, 36, special for 95o Ladies' Rayon Vests in a good assortment of colors, each 95c Ladies' Rayon Bloomers, good quality, most colors, pair . . 95c EXTRA SPECIAL in Men's Drew Shirts, slightly QP soiled, valued at $2.95, to be cleared at, each */*tlC Mrs. Chas. Graham, of Vancouver, formerly of this city, was a visitor here last week. • • • Norman Richards left on Monday for Nanaimo where he will in future reside. + * * Mrs. Handley was a visitor to Vancouver and Chemainus last week. * * * Miss Kitty Stephenson, West Cumberland, was pleasantly surprised on Friday evening at her home, when a number of her high school class mates called unexpectedly to spend the evening. The youn,' folks spent a merry time at games, stunts and "listening radio music and the visitors served refreshments. Present were Misses Nellie Jackson, Muriel Harrison, Muriel Partridge, Mary McMillan, May Graham, Jessie Harvey, Allison' Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Mumford will be hostesses at a silver tea to be held at the home of Mrs. Mumford on Thursday afternoon, February 6th. Proceeds in aid of Church expenses. Everybody welcome. • • t Mrs. G. J. Richardson and Mrs. John Conway returned on Monday from Victoria where they attended the Diocesan Board of Columbia, Women's Auxiliary conference as delegates from Holy Trinity Anglican Church. During the debate Mrs. Richardson spoke on behalf of thc Cumberland branch. • • • Coming—"GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY" to the Ilo-Ilo Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6, 7 and 8 (next week end). • • « Messrs. J. Tait and W. Dawson arrived in Cumberland during the Geekie and Masters J. Bannerman, |W(?ok from Tompkins, S fawn, blue, $2.95 Girls' Flannel Dresses, smart designs; c< green and navy. Special sizes to 14 years Slickers—24, 20, 28, 39, in shades of navy, khaki and maize. Special prize, will give good satisfaction ,T"1 fte $2.96 0 David Hunden, Cyril Davis, Archie Freeburn, Floyd McMillan, James Calnan, Douglas Baird, Willie MacNaughton, Bryson Parnham and Tom Stephenson. Mrs. Boffey, formerly resident here, but now of Campbell River, spent several days in Cumberland last week, is1 2* Hats—we haw still a few real smart hats offered to clear IS!| hl ■ $1.95 ill at each Ladies' Coats, in good tweed designs, and well tailored. We offer these to you for a few days at a reduction of 20 per cent This is au opportunity to get a good coat very cheap, FOR VALUE AND QUALITY SUTHERLAND'S DRY GOODS & GENT'S FURNISHINGS Long on Quality Short on Price! Of two things you may be sure:— That your daily order will be filled with the tastiest, freshest foods; and that your monthly bill will be the size you like If Yon Are a Mumford's Grocery Patron. tfsf^n^s#Wsff#tf^n^s#VMM Mumford's Grocery If You Get 11 At Mumford's It's Good Phone 71 Deliveries Daily The ladies of the First Aid held a whist drive at Memorial hall on Sat- I urday evening when seventeen tables I were in play. Mrs. Raga and Mrs. ; Parkinson won ladies' first and second ! prizes respectively, while gentlemen's lirst went to R. Brown with Mrs. J. I Bond and G. Guy tieing for second, the latter being declared winner on the cut of cards. After the serving of 1 refreshments a jolly dance was held ; until midnight to music by the Merrymakers' orchestra. • • • P. R. Shenstone, of the high school staff, is confined to his home through illness and Miss Margaret Robinson Is substituting teacher. Miss Ellen Hunden is taking Miss Robinson's class in the public school. • • • Miss Marjorie Brown motored to Wancutr.o yesterday. She returns to attend normal school at Vancouver after leaching the last week at Bevan. • • • Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson, of Nanaimo, motored here on Sunday on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Somerville, returning home the same day. * • ■ Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Murray were visitors to Nanaimo over the week-end. Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Walter Robinson, o." the Waverley Hotel, were visitors to Vancouver last week. FORMER COURTENAY BOY DEAD AT TRAI. Word has been received from Trail | H.C, of the untimely death of Mast j or William Hopkins, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hopkins former residents of Courtenay. Mr. Hopkins was in the amploy of the Provincial Government, Department of Agriculture, whilst at Courtenay but is now with Ibe Consolidated Smelter j Co., Trail. "Hilly" was thirteen years old and his death, due to osteomyelitis, brought on by sleigh bruises, will he a shock to his many friends in Courtenay. A SPECIAL OFFER $1.25 11 tins for 50c tins for 50c. 1 Wearever Pot, 2 quart size ) 1 packet Sunlight Soap ) 1 packet Rinso ). . 1 packet Lux ) Van Camp's I'ork and Beans, large size, Singapore Sliced Pineapple, 2-lb. tins, : Kippered Herrings in Tomato Sauce, 1-lb. tins 3 tor OUe Finnan Haddie, 1-lb. tills, t!0c, 2 for 55c Jelly Powders, assorted flavors, 1 packets ... SOc Rowat's Sweet Mixed Pickles, Sweet Chow, and Pickled Onions, aik, or 3 for $1.00 Crisp l-emon Snaps, 30c lb., 2 lbs. for 55c Fig liars, 35c lb., 3 tbs. for $1.00 Ginger Nuts, 35c lb., 3 lbs. for „ $1.00 Christie's Packet Biscuits, 10c, 3 for 25c FULL STOCK OK FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AT ALL TIMES ? Matt Brown s Grocery 1 Phono 38 Cumberland isk., and will make their ful ure home here. Mr. Tait resided here a matter of ten years ago, leavine; to make his home the old country. Along with Mrs. Tait and family, ho returned to this country about a year afro, settling in Topkins. The call to British Columbia was too strong and he decided to once more try the Island. * • • Mayor Alex Maxwell returned to the City on Wednesday after attending the meeting of the Arbitration Board in Vancouver in the electric light question. Lt.-Col. C. W, Villiers left on Thursday morning for Nanaimo and Victoria. • • • T. R. Jackson, inspector of mines for this district was a businoss visitor to the city during the week. The reception which followed the state dinner, a climax to the opening of parliament was a brilliant social affair, being attended by many prominent residents of the Province. Dr. G. K. MacNaughton, local member, was present and Lt.-Col. C. W. Villiers one of the invited guests. * • * Miss Agnes Mcintosh of Vancouver arrived last week-end and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Struthers, West Cumberland. She will bc the bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Rita Struthers, whose marriage to Mr. W. Bullock, takes place on Saturday morning. * * * Coming—"GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY" to the Ilo-Ilo Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6, 7 and 8 (next, week end). * * * Dr. G. K. MacNaughton, M.L.A. left on Monday morning for Victoria to attend the opening of the session of the legislature. Dr. Shaw is taking the Doctor's place during his absence. * * • Mrs. A. B. Clinton of the Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., was pro- sent at tho final meeting of the Arbitration Board held in Vancouver on Tuesday in connection with the light question. Dr. Shaw, of Ladysmith, who will look after Dr. MacNaughton's prac> tice during the latter's absence at the sessions of the legislature, has arrived in the city. Millions to Hear Favorite Radio Star In "Gold Diggers' Nick Lucas, the famous "croon-1 ing trouhadour", who makes his \ talking motion picture debut in { "Gold Diggers of Broadway", in I Warner Bros, and Vitaphone 100'.; , natural color, singing, talking, danc-' ing picture, which comes to the Ilo-1 Ilo Theatre Thursday, Friday and j Saturday, February 6th, 7th and 8th,! has sung to millions he has never | seen. For the past four years Lucas has been under contract to one of the leading phonograph record companies as an exclusive record artist accompanying himself on his familiar guitar. During that time over ten million of his records have been sold, while during 11*28 alone three million records of Lucas' crooning voice were bought hy an appreciative public. In "Gold Diggers of Broadway,'' Nick Lucas sings several original songs written especially foi- this picture by Al Dubin and .Toe Burke, in which ho appears with an all-star cast which includes Nancy Welford, Conway Tearle, Winnie Lightner, Ann Pennington, Lilyan Tnshman, William Bakewell, Helen Foster and many other well known stage and screen players and a dazzling beauty, chorus of 100. Roy Del Ruth di-, rected. Malt Extract with 1 Cod Liver Oil PIONEEF OF FANNY BAY DEAD IN VICTORIA The de ith occurred on Tuesday nt the famil residence, Langford Lake, \ Victoria, of Mr. Alexander Cowie, Who prev ous to going to reside there j farmed a Fanny Bay for thirty-five I years urn had a host of friends in Gumberltl id and throughout the Comox Val oy. Beside; his widow, Mr. Cowie leaves to mourn his loss, three sisters two hrotl ers, one, Bob Cowie residing at F; nny Bay; also many noices and nepl ews on the coast and in Ontario. The deceased gentleman was in h s seventy-ninth year. Physicians recommend this cuncentralod and easily ditfi'sted food because they have proved beyond doubt ils highly nutritive qualities. This valuable flesh and muscle-forming food enriches the blood, improves digestion and invigorates the entire system. Made for us. in England, by the makers of Ovalline, from the purest ingredients, and by the most modern processes. FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS $1.00 $1.75 Lang's Drug Store Cumberland Phone 23 | Central 'Barber Shop •{) BARBER SUPPLIES — BEAUTY PARLOR SUPPLIES TOILET GOODS — CUTLERY — SUNDRIES — CREAMS POWDERS — BRILLIANTINES — HAIR TONICS SHAMPOOS AND LOTIONS, ETC. Agenta anil distributors for the "BOOSTER" Hoir Tonic, which positively removes dandruff, cures, itching or eczemic affected sculps; also adds lustre to the hair and stops it from falling out. Money refunded if it fails to do as represented, price per bottle QUALITY AND PRICES THAT WILL PLEASE YOU. A SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON. 75c Nanaimo City Council has accepted a recommendation of the water committe? to consider Engineer Mucklesttm's recommendation for the building <;f a dam at the south for!;:; to cost $100,000 to increase the city's water supply. The money to finance the project will have to be borrowed it was stated. r,—v-100 TALKING PICTUBES>-^m3 f ILO-ILO THEATRE f 1 sstsVsssss/*(As»»« ii.tySsmti*m<*f*t+*m\*f*m..,*,irii*« . ss/jAsss" sssss^s*Vn>»<s^fy - - This Week-end - - ' BMU A substantial cut in electric lighting rates, mnde possible through the heavy increased consumption has been recommended to the incoming Pentieton council by the retiring chairman of the light committee, Councillor R. Lyon. The proposed reduction would not only benefit the large consumers but would also favorably affect every light user. LOST.—RING WITH EMERALD, on Dursmuir avenue, Cumberland. Finder please return to Islander Office, Reward given. I s*W<^yW» ■'* V*H' <W^W*MW^W>W^'—iin«^fr<fc««4fr**""'^ft**B Your Best Food & f Mann's Bread Make Mann's Bread a habit. Baked daily in the aanitary ovens of our up-to-date bakery. Mann's Bakery Thc Home of High Clans Cakes and Pastries +4*+**+t>++++**++++4+t***4+*++^t+t>++tt*s- SATURDAY SPECIALS YES, WE STILL CONTINUE SATURDAY SPECIALS CREAM ROLLS, CREAM BUNS, CREAM CAKES, (REAM SPONGES AND MEAT PIES ■ Q—V^"' +t*A/"' *tmt\.**)mt^*SA.nttm\f^.htmJ*tt.m»*J*SK'tml\f*fs. Long-distance call saves family from flames A long-distance telephone call from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Los Angeles, California, is credited with sav- inc our lives. A man in Indifnapolis put in a call Tcry early in the morning —fo getting the difference in t me, two hours—to a friend at Los Angeles. The latte', his wife and two child -en were asleep. Wien the call was put through, the Los I Angeles man wat awakened to find his iome in flames. He reset ed his family and turn d in an alarm. He was burned on hands and arms but the telephone call save I his family and himself from a worse fate. B. C. TELEPHONE CO CANT YOU SMELL THIS BACor*J5gyiN<}iNrHEPANl! S THE VERY DISH FOR A ^^j$)ttR0WN PMAN'.j 'tf' INTRODUCE THE EGGS of your morning mealtime to a fow strips of our delicious breakfast bacon and you have conjured up a physical joy that will last through the day. Our other meats are also palatable, pure and wholesome. CITY MEAT MARKET Phono 111 W« Dellvor $ $ f See and hear Billie Dove sing. She's a night club queen, playing the suckers for all they're worth until Love makes her the biggest sucker of all. i Painte Vsts>«s^^ti»sSS^(VsHss.sSs^fVsl»».i<^sS)sWs^fVs1«.issss^s<sls>. .;f\frS I Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday k February Srd, 4th and 5th WARNfft BROS. STAKK MAD H. B. WARNER LOUISE FAZENDA CLAUDE GILUNGWATER JOHN MILJAN .J A C q.U (UNI LOGAN HENRY B.WALTHALL .<«,»* HOYO OAC0M A WARNER BROS PRODUCTION I fT^mftfS^.wmft/'. VSmi\ti*VI*Ai>".>")t\" »♦' ***Jtf M^»>W, t
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