@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "b29d0b5e-8d2c-4f8a-9bd1-1b3f90bddeb6"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-02-07"@en, "1931-01-23"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0342678/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ I ************************00*****2 SEE and HEAR "The Czar of Broadway" and "Thc Leather Pusheri" ■Z******************************* Cumberland Islander AT THE Ilo-Ilo Theatre j ^ THIS WEEK-END \\ WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. FIFTIETH YEAR—No. i CUMUBRI.AND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 28rd, 1081 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO IJOLLAKS PER ANNUM Annual Banquet Of Athletic tVidoria Body Hits Special Contest Boh Henderson Hurt City Advances Step In Taking Ass'n Proved Very Successful Retiring Preident Honored By Board Members The ninth annual banquet of the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association held in the Waverley Hotel on Saturday night proved to be one of the most successful in the history of the association. The banquet was all thnt could be desired and on conclusion of the toast list, host and hostess of the Waverley came in for praise. The 1081 president, It. T. Brown, was in the chair and he wns supported on his right by the retiring president und on his left by the secretary. The toast to "The King" was accorded musical honors, following which the chairman rose and in a few well chosen words said he was glad to see so many of the board members present. Tho idea of the banquet he said, wus not to gather together and have a good time but a real get-together of the old and new boards so that ideas may be exchanged for the betterment of the Cumberland Liter ary and Athletic Association. The president said as this was his first year in the position, he felt somewhat nervous about tackling the job, but assured one and all that he would do his very best for the association. A song by E. Sinclair followed when the chairman called upon Mr. Thomas Graham for a few remarks, who on rising said, "Mr. Chnirman and gentlemen, I am indeed glad to be present once more at your banquet and I am very pleased to note the flourishing condition of your association. I think I am perfectly safe in saying that there has never been an organization that has graced this town so well as the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association. It has grown in strength as the years slip by and the wonderful work accomplished along literary linos, where the employees had found a home where the very best of reading material could be enjoyed, was something to he highly commended. Not only in literary efforts has the association been successful but in the recreation facilities offered. Practically every branch of sport has been sponsored and I am very pleased to hear that the gymnasium is once more going to be equipped and an effort made to organize classes. That is a very laudable idea but I think the crowning effort of last year was the inauguration of the bowling green, a sport which the older members of the community could enjoy equally as well as the younger members. Your efforts in the promoting of the other sports Is nlso to be commended and I can only wish, in conclusion, long life and prosperity to the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association." A song by Harry Jackson was followed by a toast to "The Province of British Coluumbia" responded to by Dr. G. K. MacNaughton, M.L.A., for Comox district. The doctor in opening his remarks paid tribute to the work of the board during 1930 nnd wished all success to the 19.11 board, thanking all for the kind invitation to be with them once more. "I can readily endorse all that Mr. Graham has just said with reference to the great work of the Athletic Club, both along the lines of education and good clean sport. Coming down to the toast, the Province of British Columbia, it is a big subject and a big Province and I am afraid I only know about a.very small portion of it. I do know, however, thnt we have a wonderful province, with great natural resources, we have a wonderful climate and we have a good provincial government. We have all the material here to make of British Columbia a wonderful plnce in which to live. You know just as well as I do that we hnve been suffering from a little depression but according to Mr. E. W. Beatty, Sir Herbert Holt and other big men close to industry, that better times are ahead and I am positive that our province will be one of the first to react to the good times we are assured are just around the corner." Two community songs and a solo by George Shearer was followed hy a toast to the "City of Cumberland" responded to by Mayor Maxwell who, on rising, said, "youn know we have just come through the regular nomination period, but no election, very little interest being shown by the electors in civic matters. It showed that the people of Cumberland were dormant or were perfectly satisfied. He liked to think the latter wus the case. The city during the year had undertaken a lot of work and this was the first year the city had finished the year on the wrong side of the ledger. Thnt was easily explained The city had a lot of money tied up in litigation over the electric light question, new equipment had been his remnrks paid tribute to the secre- bought for the fire department and tary, T. D. Robertson for many cour- supplies had been purchased for the tesies extended during the year. new sewer under the government un- Songs by Fraser Watson and W. Mos- employment plan. I thank you for sey, remarks by F. J. Dalby nnd your toast to the city, I thank you treasurer Henderson was followed for you kind invitation to bo with by a toast to the secretary, T. D. you at your annual banquet and trust the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association will be successful during 1931." Son.g8 by W. McMillan, H. Water- field and two community songs were followed by a toast to the "Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited," responded to by Mr. R. Laird. Mr. Laird said it was a great pleasure to him to be present at the banquet and congratulated the 1931 board on being elected to such an important body as the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association. He felt sure alt would give a good account of themselves. In so far as the Canadian Collieries was concerned he hnd every reason to believe that the same measure of co-operation would be enjoyed as had been the case in the past. The coal trade had suffered from the depression prevalent all over the world but he was of the opinion that locally, the eoal trade, with the cooperation of the men and the Pro vinclal Government, would win through. Colonel Villiers had been very busy lately in his efforts to bring about better conditions and he, Mr. Laird, hnd not the slightest doubts but what the Colonel's efforts would be fruitful. A pinno solo by W. A. Owen nnd jokes by Fraser Watson followed both being greatly appreciated. The toast to the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association was responded to by the past president, A. J. Taylor, who thanked the assembly for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received. He reminded them that he had been connected with the Athletic club since its inception, one year as a board member and eight as president. During the whole of that time, mnny changes had taken plaee said Mr. Taylor. Some had been met with a great deal of criticism and comment and many of the changes made had been entirely satisfactory. One thought only bad dominated the board at all times and thnt was the bettering of conditions at the dub and the reducing of the fee. In the latter ease the fee had been reduced from a dollar to seVenty-five cents. He would like to see it brought still lower. During his term ns president, the younger ele- 1 ment hnd always been n source of anxiety to the board nnd many, many hours had been spent in an effort to solve the various problems that had cropped up with reference to the younger members. The boys were not wholly to blame ns youth constantly demanded a change, but the rights of the older members had to be considered as well ns patrons of the library. In the coming year, stated Mr. Taylor, the question of the junior members will have to be considered very carefully. Ho also gave it as his opinion that the older members were not considered as much as they ought to have been. The howling green which was undertaken last year had helped to find some recreation for many of the older members and it looked ns though the green this coming year was going to be a popular place. The old board had been criticized very severely over the bowling green. Many problems had to be faced and the building of the green had given the board a lot of anxious moments. The green will undoubtedly give a little trouble yet, but he snw no reason why the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association should not be one of the best in thc Province. Mr. Taylor also explained the arrangements between the Cumberlnnd Puhlic Library Association stating that during the books of the library association had been housed at the Athletic club building, the arrangements had worked out satisfactory. He had every reason to believe thut tho Library Association intended to continue tiding the club building. Concluding, Mr. Taylor said he appreciated all the help the members of the boar 1 had given him during his eight yearn of office und bespoke for his successor, Mr. R. T. Brown, the same assistance, In so far as he, himself was concerned, being still a member of the board of management ,he intended to pass on to Mr. Brown, any knowledge he had gained during his term of office. He would be very pleased to work in co-operation with the new president and help him in any possible way. A song by E. Sinclair and a concertina selection by Mr. R. Littler was followed by the president presenting to Mr. A. J. Taylor a handsome club bag in appreciation of his services to the club during the psst, eight yenrs. Mr. Taylor made suitable reply thanking all for their great kindness. A song by T. Carney was followed by a toast to "The Press" responded to by J. Vernon-Jones, who during Island Power Plan Victoria, Jan. 20.—To preserve the waters of Buttles Lake, refusal of the Campbell River power rights waa advocated in resolution before the Chamber of Commerce directors yes tcrday. Construction of a road from Ladysmith to Cowichan is advocated by the Associated Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island, in a second resolution before the Victoria Chamber of Commerce directors yesterday. Mrs. T. Graham and Mrs. Robinson were joint hostess at the home of the former on Wednesday evening to the Ladies' bridge club. Five tables of bridge were in play, Mrs. A. Clinton securing the prize for highest score. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. Those present included: Mrs. A. Clinton, Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton, Mrs. K. Hicks, Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs. H. Bryan, Mrs. Geo, Tarbell, Mrs. Robinson, Mr.s. Ross, Mrs. J. H. Cameron, Mrs. W. Eadie, Mrs. McCreadie, Mis. Kelly Mrs. J. Shortt, Mrs. A. Nunns, Mis. J. Conway, Mrs, Mumford, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. T. Graham, Miss M. Tarbell and Miss F. Sehl. First Meeting Of New School Board Alt Committee* Appointed The Cumberland Board uf School Trustees met last night in their first meeting of the new year, with all members present as follows: Mrs. O, K. MacNaughton, Mrs. F. Partridge and Messrs. W. Henderson, J. Vaughan and A. MacKinnon. Mrs. G. K. MacNaughton was again voted to the chair with A. McKinnon secretary. Dr. Ci, K. MacNaughton was appointed medical health officer and W. II. McLellan, Sr.. janitor. Reports from the superintendent of home economics and the high school inspector were received and filed. Apart from appointing various committees .very little business was transacted. The finance committee will consist of Messrs. Henderson, Vaughan and McKinnon; grounds, Mrs. Partridge, Messrs. Henderson and Vaughan; building, Messrs. McKinnon, Vaughan and Henderson, buying committee, A. McKinnon, Mrs. Partridge and W. Henderson; library, Mrs. Partridge and J. Vaughan. The regular meeting night was set for the first Thursday in each month. 'Teen Age Parties For Two Girls Rose Marocchi was on Tuesday evening guest of honor at a merry party given by her mother, Mrs. H. Husband, in honor of her thirteenth birthday. Many young friends of the honor guest had been invited to help celebrate the happy occasion and spent a merry time in various games. Radio music was also much enjoyed. During the evening a dainty supper was served, the lovely birthday cake with its pink and white candles being especially attractive. Many pretty gifts were presented the honor guest. Prize winners were: guessing, Bessie Carney and Linda Cavallero; while Violo Martinelli won the lucky prize al the supper table. Others present were Annie Brown, Adele McMillan, Lily Tobacco, Thelma Frelone, Violet Scavarda, Mary Tobacco, Eunice Devlin, Joe Bnrdessnni, Ray und Norman Marocchi. In honor of the thirteenth birthday of her daughter, Lily, Mrs. C. Tobacco entertained on Wednesday evening last when guests were friends and schoolmates of the honor guest. Mnny games and indoor amusements mnde a merry evening pass all too quickly, prize winners being Thelma Frelone, Linda Cavallero and Eunice Devlin. The hostess served a delicious supper when a lovely birthday cake with colored candles occupied a central ponit on the well-laden table. The guest of honor was the recipient of numerous lovely remembrances and good wishes on the happy event. Those invited were: Thelma Frelone, Eunice Devlin, Doris Tapella, Violet Charlie and Frankie Scavarda, Valda Frelone, Gloria Aspesy, Linda Cavellero, Norman Raga, Rose and Norman Marocchi, Norma Cavallero nnd Ray Marocchi. Robertson who wns warmly congratulated on his excellent services to the club. In his reply Mr. Robert- son made it plain that he bad only tried to do the very best he could. He thanked the board for their kind cooperation nnd intimated that he wouhl be always willing and ready to do for the new board, nil that he possibly could. Remarks by J. L. Contes and songs by T. D. Robertson and R. Laird and jokes by D. Bannerman and Tom Shields brought to a close a very successful gathering, for Crib Players $20 Donated by Harry Maynard for Purchaae of Prizes A special meeting of crib players in the Cumberland and District Cribbage league was held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night when arrangements were made to piny a special tournament, semi-finals of which will be played at the Waverley Hotel on Wednesday evening, March 11th, at 8 o'clock. The meeting was the outcome of an offer by Mr. Harry Maynard, who has donated $20 to the crib players. The elimination gnmes will be played in the various club rooms of the teams comprising the league, every team having signified intention to participate. The finals will be played at the monster get-together of all teams at the end of March, and both singles and doubles will be played. The $20 donated will be split up into three prizes of equal value. It was also decided that each team entering pay to the league the sum of ?1.00. The following teams entered for the contest and the draw for the semi-final resulted as follows: Athletics versus Union Bay; Oddfellows versus Courtenay; Comox versus Conservatives; Veterans versus Eagles. The above draw is for the doubles, The draw for the singles resulted in Eagles versus Conservatives; Veterans versus Comox; Union Hay versus Athletics; Oddfellows versus Courtenay. Holy Trinity Vestry Meeting The annual vestry meeting of Holy Trinity Anglican Church was held in the Parish Hall Monday night, with a fair number of the members of the chinch present. The vicar, Rev. T. L. Hipp was in the chair and reports from the various groups connected with Holy Trinity received the en- dorsation of the meeting. In the election of officers for 1931 Mr. George E. Apps was chosen people's warden nnd Mr. William Eadie, vicar's warden; the church committee will be Mesdames G. J. Richardson and A. B. Clinton and Messrs. W. P. Symons, T. H. Mumford, Alan II. Nunns, L. tl. Finch and J. L. Conien. Missionary committee will be Mrs. J. Conway and Mr. George Apps. Delegates to ruri decanal conference will be Mesdames (J. J, Richardson, A. B. Clinton, IL Bryan and Messrs. L, R, Stevens and F. Partridge; delegates to Synod, Messrs. G. Apps and T. H. Mumford. Following the business meeting n social time was spent and refreshments served by members of the women's auxiliary. Old Time Dance of Welsh very Popular The Cumberland Welsh Society's old time dance held at the Cumberland hall on Friday night wns a distinct success, a large number of old timers from Comox, Courtenay and Denman Island coming in for the occasion. The music as supplied by the McLeod orchestra was fast and snappy and left no doubt as to their ability to play old time as well as current dance music. The old timers present were in their element und certainly put some of the younger dancers to shame as regards the amount of pep displayed in their dancing. The lancers seemed to be prime favorite, being callod again and ngain. Mrs. Aitken, of Bevan, won the admiration of everyone by the cool manner in which she came through the intricate figures of the lancers. The younger generations were also taken into account, foxtrots and other up-to-date dances featuring part of thc programme. At midnight a hatt was called for refreshments, which were plentiful and delicious. Dancing wa.- resumed after the interval with renewed vigor and many of the real old time dances such as the valse souvenia, highland schottische, etc., attracted much attention, Complimenting the Denman Island visitors, the Denman Island special was a feature of the evening. The grand march was led by Mayor II. Maxwell, almost everyone joining in and ending wilh the lancers. The dance came to an end at 8:15 Saturday morning with thc dancers reluctant to leave even then. Mr. J. Ellis and Mr. T. McMillan weie floor managers for the evening, carrying through their duties in an admirable manner. Coffee and sandwiches were enjoyed by the Comox, Courtenny and Denman Island visitors before starting for home. They were greatly impressed by the hospitable reception tendered them by the society and signified their intentions of returning whenever the Welsh Society put on an old time dance. In Fall From Ladder Mr. Robert Henderson, manager of Granby mine was conveyed to thi- Nanaimo hospital on Tuesday, suffering from injuries to his back as the result of a fall of about 12 feet, while inspecting some work being done at the colliery. On inquiry at the hospital information was conveyed that whilst Mr. Henderson was suffering greutly from back shock no serious compli cations were anticipated. He is resting very quietly now and his many friends in Cumberland will wish for Bob Henderson a speedy return to his usual self. Over Electric Light Company The Elite cribbage club held their usual weekly crib drive in the Cumberland hall on Wednesday evening, ten tables being in play. Mrs. Maxwell, Jr., was winner of ladies first prize, Mrs. Gear securing second. In the gent's section, Mr. J. Murray won first with Mr .Warren taking second. Hot dogs and coffee were served as refreshments and a social time was enjoyed following the cut! of play. Lucky Escape For Colliery Employee Mr. S. Aih Returning to Hit Home Collides With Paisenger Train at Roytton Crossing Mr. S. Ash, who is employed at No. 5 mine hnd a very narrow escape yesterday afternon on his way home from work, when the Chevrolet car he was driving got tangled up with the E. & Ni passenger train at the Royston crossing. The front of the engine caught the car and trailed it along with the result that the automobile was badly smashed. By :i miracle, however, Mr. Ash escaped with a severe shaking up and a few small scratches on the face. He was taken to the Cumberland General Hospital whore he is at present rest ing easily. Mr. Ash stated that he neither saw nor heard the passenger train. His visibility was poor owing to the heavy rain. Had Mr. Ash been one half second sooner he would have been caught in the middle of the track with possible fatal results. Legislature Will Open February 11 Victoria, Jan. 19.—The provincial legislature will open on February 11, Premier Tolmie announced on Saturday after he had consulted with Hon. R. R. Bruce, Lieutenant-Governor. Four new faces will be seen at the opening of this third session of the 17th legislature of the province. George Heggie, M.L.A. for North Okanagan, replaces W. F. Kennedy who resigned to become a member of the liquor control board; Jack Lou- tet, M.L.A. for North Vancouver, fills tlie seat vacated by Hon. Inn McKenzie, M.P.; Dr. R. W. Aylard, M.L.A. for Foil George .replaces F. P. Burden, new British Columbia agent-general in London; and from all appearances Capt. MacGregor F, Macintosh, Conservative nominee in the Islands riding, will replace Col. C. W. Peck, V.C., D.S.O., without contest in the forthcoming by-election in thnt riding. An effort will be made to bring thc session to a close by the end of March, but in any event it is unlikely thnt it will extentl beyond April .!. Good Friday. Natafbay Of I.O.O.F. Founder Commemorated Members of Union lodge No, 11, I.O.O.F., and the sister lodge, Har- many Rebekah Nu. 22, to the number of about forty-live gathered at thc Fraternal ball nn Friday evening last to celebrate the birthday of Thomas Wildcy, founder of Oddfol* lowship, At whist played in the early evening, Mrs. Conrod and Mrs J. Williams were successful in securing highest scores, winning first and second prizes respectively, while gent's prizes went to J ,\\V. piercy, of Den- inari Island and Andrew Gibson. Special prizes were awarded Mrs. G. Shearer aud \\V, Graham. Following the serving of delightful refreshments a varied ami interesting programme added to the pleasure of the company, consisting well as other na tionals, i week end, gather In all points nf the ha i lo do honor to his "Immort al Memory.' Burns as a dilettante poet of the Byroi ■ ird n* could never have made the appeal to tl arl of mankind that has been made by the Ploughman Hani. In spite of his humble oi gin i i d the primary vocation he follow ed for a livelihood, il often mi ki i 1; illiterate or ui achievi d as masteroi paid for by Ihe meagn ut sumi'il, as is that bv was in any sense but such education as he by intermittent tutoring family purse, or earned by his persoi ij" light of a candle end after the day's toil. Asa resull of this we find him qualified in the various sciences of the land surveyor, having an excellent command of English, and if possible a more excellent expression in his native Doric, quite familiar with French, a work ing Klin Iii hii lift ill Latin a nth year. smattering of Greek. Robert Burns fell in love and wrote his tirst poem of which there is record, and from then on until his premature death at 37 years of age his poetic record is like the song of the lark, rising in ascending circles and becoming purer and more fervent in expression with altitude. Choosing for the media of his songs the most common and everyday affairs of the common people, he touched them with the magic wand of his comprehension so that the mountain daisy takes a new beauty in our vision and the ruined home of the field mouse elicits our moment of human sympathy. Perhaps, however. Burns' most popular'numbers with the world at large are those dealing with the hardships suffered by the poorer classes of the people and his dictum that "An honest man's the noblest work of Cod" will be quoted as long us dishonesty exists. His songs, too, have a sweetness and cadence which makes of them classics. ■'Alton Water," "Auld Lang Syne," "Ca the Yowes" and "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose". "Mary of Argyle' and many others have become household songs, whilst Scotland has not been able to improve on "Scuts Wha Hae" for its national anthenin. He was not destined to reach the perfection of self-discipline as a man or to realize all his hopes as a poet; but he never abandoned the scheme of self support and of devotion to art which he deliberately selected iii youth. He died solvent and singing. Poetry to him meant reality, obedience In imperative impulse in the selection of subjects, realism ill their treatment and that genius which is equivalent tu infinite labor in technical execution. Having the strongest of brains and passions, an ardent ambition which was justified by an accural! inventory of his faculties and a courage to meet every problem that confronted him, he even dared to consider a good song as a greater work than un ambitious hut wooden epic and "words became his slaves.' ' Sn to the end of time will Scotland and Scotland's friends recognize that Burns was greater even than his achcivements and will love, cherish and mourn him as her strong man that rejoiced tn run his race, "even as her prodigal son whose generation had not the wisdom to kill the fatted calf whilst yet there was time to make the feast at once a sacrament of brotherhood and a new departure in personal duty and a poetic development." LOCALS I Z- *****0****************************** The Cumberland Cronies" Burns' club whist drive and dance held in the Memorial hall on Saturday was well attended, eighteen tables ol whist being in play. Prize winners were ladies' first, Mrs. F. Slaughter, second. Mrs. A. Bogo. Gent's first, Mrs. Gear -.substituting), second. Mr, Frank Monaco. Bounteous refreshment* were served by a picked ladies' committee and the announcement was made that the club would, ou Saturday night next, in honor of Robert Burns, celebrate by holding a big dance at the Royston Winter Gardens. Following the serving of refreshments dancing was commenced to music supplied by the Merry Makers' orchestra, Have you received your Free Can el' Malkins Best No. :i Peas, See your grocer. Harold Banks Is making good progress after undergoing an operation at the local hospital oiv Friday morning, lust, Mr. and Mrs. R. McGrath are the proud parents ot a bouncing boy born on Sunday. January 18th, at their home. New Townsite. Mr. nud Mrs. C. O. Thulin. of Campbell River, were guests of the latter's si.ster. Mrs. C. MacDonald on Saturday, Basketball continues to be one of the favorite indoor pastimes tor the younger generation and the band hall is always in demand for this healthful exercise. The High School boys added to their laurels during the week by meeting and defeating thp boys of the Athletic club on Wednesday, a score of 27- being registered and on Friday evening trimming the "Eagles" to the tune of 39-33. Nanaimo teams who were to have met the local High School teams on Friday evening were at the last moment forced to cancel the engagement but are expected at a Utter date. After spending >* day with relatives in Cumberland Mr. and Mrs. W. Milligan returned to Victoria nn Thursday afternoon. E£ Can you equal this? For $200 invested yearly, a young man can capitalize his youthful vigour and effectively prepare for life's contingencies through the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. .'I KStli.tT lie can secure for his dependants immediate protection of $10,000, increased yearly thereafter bv accumulating dividends. This $10,000 estate is created instantly by ihe first payment. 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PHONES: [Office, Cumberland LSD I Night Call, Courtenay 13 Kcvi Loan from < Loan froi I Ban Refund Com Refund Ovei [»a nn nl Salaries Refund Technical School Jls.71 '.i7 I ».im ir,7i*.'.i.i:; 11.07 IM.IIil 1250.00 . II76D.17 min.nn nioo.oo I.Ill) li.'.lll 5.00 Teaching Staff, Public, tligl nnd Technical . .. a52S2.40 ■lanitor'fl Salary ....... .... 2100.00 260.00 llofllth Officer Salary . . 250.00 Audit Fees .50.00 Printing and Stationery 121,58 Janitor's Supplied . 218.42 Supplies Public, High and Yi Imisnl School 826.88 288.05 238.18 100.17 Kind : 855.40 01,32 Insurance 563.50 Manual Training Building " ' 2,176.37 86.00 . 8.68 234.00 Workmen's Compensation .. 35.87 Repayment Loan from City i t' Cumberland 600.00 Repayment Loan from Royi 1 Hank 0,100.00 Interest on Loans 131.40 „, 00,45 S40.6II0.S2 Balance in Royal Bunk Dec, :11st, 1880 . 10S8.S2 Outstanding Cheques 808.03 $41,472.11 i $41,472.11 iK,„„| nn behalf nf School Board: MARY li. MacNAUGHTON, Chairman, A. McKINNON, Secretary. Certified Correct: JAME8 DICK, Auditor. C. II. MacKINTOSH, Auditor. ISI e& Jan. 26th • 27th fl IL0*IL© THEATRE January 16th and 17th NOW PLAYING ttCTf f~* £ CD J ** *'•<>"» Fir.t of . Ihe Czar of 'Broadway rej-tT Series Pusher*" action. M°:-a,y,.;Tu^ay An All-talking Drama of New York Nite Life <**********, The Hit of the Year! Hero is the picture you've been waiting tor. It's the daring picture of the season. See and hear what an artist's model does during and after working hours! It is sensational—shocking—naughty—hut you'll enjoy it. Dramatic thrills and throbs in a drama that is scintillating and sparkling. Superb characterizations by the greatest cast ever assembled t'or a single production. ENTERTAINMENT DELUXE! DON'T MISS IT! The Screen Sensation that is rocking the universe with its jazzy, snappy, dazzling presentation of the gayest lives as they are lived in the high spots of life Come! - Come! - Come! Forget years . . . trouble . . . business . . . and fly with youth up tiie golden stairs of romance LAUGH AND CRY TO VOUR HEART'S CONTENT, FOH YOU'LL KIND TWINKLING MELODIES. . . . SPARKLING FUN . . . GLORIOUS HEART-THRILLS IN EAVEN with SALLY O'NEIL — JOHN MACK'BROWN JOSEPH CAWTHORN — CLYDE COOK Wednesday and Thursday January 28th und 28th a i-omnnce ol' star-struck youth pepered with tunes and sparkling comedy, with a laugh and heart-thrill in every line you hear! SALLY O'NEIL singing the song sensation of thc hour. "SOME ONE." Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks It's hard to believe —The year's laugh sensation for the price you pay to see an ordinary picture. Unprecedented hut true! Friday and Saturday January 30 and 01 in an adaptation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew * I lilVAl, UAKUAUI fatflU, Will mmmSF vurumsi Tiimmmmmmim** CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND Cumberland, B.C., January 6th, 1931. To the Mayor and Council, Corporation of the City of Cumberland, Cumberland, B.C. Gentlemen :- We have audited the books and accounts of the Corporation for the year ending December 31st, 1930, and the accompanying Balance Sheet is, in our opinion, drawn up so as to show a true and correct view of the affairs of the Corporation according to the information at our disposal and such explanation as were given to us. We are pleased to note the continued high standard of efficiency maintained by the City Clerk during the year under review, and extend our thanks to him for the assistance so cheerfully given to us while making the audit. We obtained all the information and explanation that we required. We found all payments properly vouched for and authorized through the minutes and other documents in order. In our opinion the books and records are well suited for the requirements of the Corporation. All of which is respectfully submitted. Yours very truly, JAMES DICK, Auditor. C. H. MacKINTOSH, Auditor. GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUES FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST. 1930. RECEIPTS Taxes General 2,344.34 Penalties and Interest 207.21 Dog Taxes Trade Licences Poll Tax Police Fines Electrical Permits Manure Sales Scavenging Fees House Rents Grant from Fire Department Grant from Canadian Collieries II).), Ltd. Sale of Parts from old lire truck Bank Interest, Snvings Account Rents and Installments [letter Housing Act ... GOVERNMENT GRANTS. Pari-Mutuel 440.07 Motor Licences 1482.12 Liquor Profits 5411.67 2„561.B5 74.00 1,206.00 2,330.00 03.00 52.50 12.50 3.00 126.00 300.00 1,000.00 150.00 19.26 393.06 7,333.76 $15,674.51 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST, 1930. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Salary City Clerk 480.00 Salary Returning Olfieer 25.00 Palary Mayor and Aldermen 412.00 Audit Fees 100.00 Legal Fees 22.60 Telephone Rent and Tolls 82.36 Fuel 66.40 Printing and Stationery 631.10 Postage and Revenue Stamps'": 64.87 Street Lighting 864.84 Street Lighting Repairs 108.86 Water 60.93 Hydrant Rents 160.00 Election Expenses 3.00 Building Repairs 63.20 City Clerk Bond 6.16 917.00 Interest on Better Housing Act Loan 365.80 Insurance 73.00 Repairs to Houses 23.16 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Salaries 2352.10 Expenses 191.05 Prisoners* Maintenance 61.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Health Officer Salary 100.00 Supplies 2.70 Scavenging 1061.60 Relief Electrical Permit Fees PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Roads Labor 1261.90 Road Supplies 10.80 Sewers Labor 211.40 Sewers Supplies 221.97 Sewers Labor (Govt. Assistance) 1760.50 Sewers Supplies (New System) 1080.08 Boulevards Labor 21.50 Boulevard Supplies 1.26 Stable 664.26 1,102.19 462.05 2,594.16 1,154.30 255.00 52.60 5,123.66 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Supplies 340.24 New Truck Payments 2449,44 Insurance 225,60 Convention Expenses 200.00 Hospitals Poll Tax Commission Dog Tags Land Transfers Fire Patrol Workmen's Compensation Sundries Arbitration Expenses Cumberland Electric Co New Fire Hydrant Donations DEPRECIATION: Buildings 268.42 Fire Trucks 490.00 Fire Apparatus 232.00 Wagons 45.00 Horses 20.00 Tools 5.00 ,216.18 74.10 126.00 4.69 3.00 189.20 133.97 91.70 ,961.94 102.28 390.00 1,060.42 123,012.33 Mrs. Stella Peacock PRACTICAL NURSING Caiei of All Kind. Phone 92L Comoi ft****.:*****************.******* DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B.C. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 1930. ASSETS Cash Balance General Account 2173.14 Cash Balance Savings Account 500.75 DEFERRED EXPENSES: Unexpired Insurance ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Soldiers Housing Loan 5350.00 Tax Arrears 635.43 LIABILITIES . Outstanding Cheques Provincial Government Loan 2,073.891 Loan from Royal of Canada By-Law 8(1 j Fire Truck I Surplus Account •156.69 5,985.43 671.30 5,350.00 4,000.00 761.76 S.7HI124 FIXED ASSETS: Real Estate 2275.00 Municipal Buildings 6000.00 Fire Trucks 4900.00 Fire Apparatus 3436.00 Wagons 500.00 Horses 200.00 Tnols 50,00 Less Reserve for Depreciation 17,361.00 ,. 6,797.71 $19,579.30 SI9.579.30 STATEMENT OF GENERAL REVENUES FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 1930. RECEIPTS Taxes Current 1708.91 Taxes Arrears 774.88 Penalties and Interest 137.47 Dor Tax 74.00 TVade Licences 1265.00 Pull Tax 2330.00 I Police Fines Permit Fees Sale of Manure Scavenging Fees House Rent Grant from Fire Department Grant from Canadian Collieries (I).), Ltd Sale of Parts old fire truck Repayment of Loan from School Board Loon from Roynl Bank Postage Credit* GOVERNMENT GRANTS: Pari-Mutuel 440.07 Motor Licences 1482,12 Liquor Profits 6411.57 Balance Royal Bank, Jan. 1st. 1930 5816.81 Less Outstanding Cheques 1494.55 6,290.26 63.00 52.50 12.50 3.00 126.00 300.00 1.000.00 150.00 600.00 4,000.00 9.69 7,333.76 1,322.29 STATEMENT OF GENERAL EXPENDITURES FOR IHE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 818*7, 1930. DISBURSEMENTS ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: Salary City Clerk 480.00 Salary Returning Officer . 25.00 Salary Mayor and Aldermen 412.00 Audit Fees 100.011 Legal Fees 22.50 Telephone Rent and Tolls 82.35 Fuel 65.40 Printing ond Stationery 581.10 Postage and Revenue Stamps 54.87 Street Lighting 861.84 Street Lighting Repairs 108.85 Water 60.93 Hydrant Rents 150.00 Election Expenses .'1.00 Building Repairs 63.20 City Clerk Bond 5.16 1 POLICK DEPARTMENT: Salaries Expenses Prisoners' Maintenance . .-J:{52,10 191.05 51.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Medical Health Officer Salary 100,00 Supplies 2.70 Scavenging 1051,60 Relief Electric Permit Fees PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Roads Labor 1281.00 Roads Supplies 10.80 1,164.80 266.00 52.50 Sewers Labor Sewers Supplies Sewers Labor {Govt, Assistance) Sewers Supplies (New System) .... Boulevard Labor .... Boulevard Supplies 211.40 221.97 17H0.60 10H0.0H . 21.50 1.26 1272,70 8,278.96 22.75 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Supplies 3-40.24 New Truck Payments 2419.44 Insurance 225.50 Convention Expenses . 200.00 Stable Donations Hospitals Poll Tax Commission Dog Ta.*s Land Transfers Fire Patrol 1 Workmen's Compensation t Sundries 'Arbitration Expenses Cumberland 1 Electric Lighting Co New Fire Hydrant Loan to School Balance in Bank Dec. :)l.stt 1980 . Less Outstanding Cheques 924,163.00 2844.M .jTl.:J0 1.215. IK 554.28 ;J90.00 74.10 125.00 4.89 8.00 1*9.20 188.97 91.70 4,961.04 102.2H •too.oo $24,263.00 STATEMENT OF .SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOH YEAR ENDED DECEMBER HIST, 1030 RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES Balance Royal Bank January 1st, 1980 % 630.20 Interest for Year 19.25 Rents and Installments 398.95 $1,043.40 Taxes *0.60 Insurance 78.00 Interest on Loan - 365.89 Repairs to Houses 28,16 Balance Royal Bank Dec. 31st. 1930 500.7 $1,04340 Mrs. B. Wolfe, of Penticton, B.C.,. was the guest nf Mr, and Mrs. A. W." Watson, Dunsmuir avenue for a few days, coming up from Minto where she has been paying a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mis. T. Pearse. Mrs. Wolfe left for Vancouver on Thursday morning where she will visit with relatives before returning to her home in Penticton. Mr. and Mrs. W, Crawford, of Camp- bellton. motored here on Thursday to visit the latter's sifter, Mrs Chas, McDonald Mr. and Mrs. T Scott are rejoicing in the birth oi a son st Cumberland General Hospital on Friday, January 16th. Mrs. O. Pearse, of Coombs, was a visitor to this city on Friday Miss Rena Bonora, ui Natialmu. formerly of this city, la spending a few days here, renewing acquaintances. Mr. Robert Hornal, an old time resident of this city, now residing in Vancouver bul who is recovering trom u recent operation at si Joseph's hospital. Comox. has been visiting here for a lew days. Mrs. J Bennie. Jr., wa.s hostess to •Thursday Night" hndyj club when Mrs. Alfred Maxwell was winner ol the first prize with Mra W. Hutchinson securing second, llie hostess was assisted by her sister. Miss L, Sheppard m serving a dainty .supper, Messrs. J. and F. Piercy, of Denman Island, were visitors to the city on Friday where they attended the Oddltl- lOW'S social and the old-timn dance in Cumberland hall later. Mr. and Mrs. J, D. Davis were at home on Friday evening to members of the "Nomads" cribbaye club when a happy time was enjoyed, there being a lull attendance with five tables In play. Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Westfield carried off ladies' first and second prizes respectively with Mr.s. J. Derbyshire sccurliiR consolation prize. In the Ltent's section T Brown was winner of first prize. S. L. Robertson second, with Mr.s, F. Slaughter isubstitutin«i taking consolation, A dainty supper wa.s served following the games. W Hilton of the "Vancouver Star'' was a business visitor here last week Congratulations aie being extended to Mr. and Mrs. A. Sommerville on the birth of a daughter in the wee hours of Thursday morning at the Cumberland General Hospital. Hanketballem Motor To Port Alberni Cumberland, Jan. 19—The local ladies and men's basketball teams of the "Eagles" motored to Port Alberni on Saturday afternoon, where in the evening games were played with teams ol lhat city. Although the visitors were not successful they report a fine trip and an enjoyable time as they were guests at a social dance following the games. Those making the trip were Misses Ella Bowering. Edna Conrod. Josie Bono, Vera Picketti, Bernlce Slant, Mary Gozzano. Nora Wallace. Emma Picketti and Messrs. H. Con- rod. Jack Hill. W. H. MacFarlane, C. Tobacco, Louis Bartholdi. Bill Brown, George Brown. Dan Stant. George McLellan, Vie Bono. W. McLellan. Jr, Harmony Rebekah Lodge No, 22 I.O.O.F. Install Officers Cumberland, Jan. 19, -Harmony Rebekah lodge, No. 22. I.O.O.F.. installed officers on Monday. January 12th. Margaret Mitchell. D.DP., acting as installing oflicer, assisted hy the staff of PNG. Those who will pre.slde over the destinies of Ihe local branch of the order for 1931 will be Ellen Littler, noble grand; Grace Conrod. vice grand Jennie Whyte. rec sec'y; Mary Frelone. financial secretary; Kate Bobba. treasurer; Maria Younger, warden; Bessie Wain, conductor; Agnes Minto. chaplain; Emma Aspesy and Margaret Mitchell, right and lelt supporters of fhe noble grand; Lydia Mounce and Catherine Stockand. right and left supporters of vice grand; Elizabeth Sher- er. past noble grand; Elizabeth Graham, outside guardian; Rose Frew, inside guardian. Signed on behalf of the City Council: ALEX MAXWELL, Mayor W. II. COPE, Treasurer Certified Correct: JAMES DICK, Auditor. C. II. MacKINTOSH, Auditor The Scottish Laundry Alice St., Courtenay * * # FOR THE BEST IN DRY CLEANING OR LAUNDRY SERVICE PHONES: 226—Courtenay 150—Cumberland The GEM BARBER SHOP Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Itisiidresser Child'n's huif cut uny style 36c l.ndies hair cut any style 60c RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left al Henderson's Candy Store will receive PROMPT ATTENTION David Hunden, Jr. COAI. — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD of all descriptions Automobile Side Curtains and Harness Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS 24—TELEPHONE—100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat at Union Day Every Sunduy morning ************00*0*00**************** P. P. Harrison BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC M *» Officss Courtenay Phone -58 Local Olfico Cumberland Hotel in Kveuimrs Telephone 11511 or '24 School Board lauds long-distance service "I .have aIway* found your fluff tnoit civil, cour- I roll h and Obliging", wrote the irrrelary of n Vancou- ver Island Scliool Bourd, in ft letter praiting telephone operator! for tlieir work in putting through several long-diitance calls. "They ■">. each, no collar, 95c LADIES' VESTS—An assortment of undervests what is wanted for the cold days, 2 for 95c DRESS GOODS—Some very smart tweeds, :J(> inches wide, guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction, special at per yard 95c LADIES' SILK BLOOMERS—Quite an assortment of colors in Pink. Nile, Mauve. Maise and White all at one price, 2 pairs for 95c See Oui* Windows lor Specials Sutherland's Dry Goods EVERYTHING in the Store Must Go! and our Closing-Out Sale will continue until Everything is Sold—and at our Closing-Out Prices it is like buying Gold Bonds at 50c. on the •$. GIVEN AWAY FREE with every pair nf Ladies' Shoes purchased on Saturday, a pair of ladies Chamoisette Gloves (while they last) we havi' four dozen to start with. ,-*r AND DON'T FORGET with every purchase you get a ticket entitling yot! to a chance to win a Dinner Set which we are drawing for on Saturday night. REMEMBER this is not jnst a clearance sale of a few odd lines hut a genuine closing-out sale — Everything goes. Some nice lilies of ladies' Fancy Velvet and Kid Boudoir Slippers at vi price. Wonderful bargains in Men's ami Boys Sweater Coats. Men's Shirts, for work, 59c Men's Flannel Shirts . $1.98 Men's Fine Dress Shirts $1.49 Working Gloves (good ones) on sale SOc Ladies' Ruhher Overshoes in hlack and brown $1.98 Child's and Girls* Gum Boots Sale $1.95 Ladies' Gum Boots $2.27 Men's Rubbers $1.00 Ladies' Rubbers 75c Misses' Rubbers . .. 65c Children's Rubbers . 60c Quite a few pairs left of Indies' Straps and Pumps $1.99, $2.99 Child's nnil Misses' Sandals 73c Women's l:M>utton (12) Gaiters 72c Boys' Strong Grain Leather School Shoes, Li to 5Vi $2.57 Boys' Dress Oxfords welted tan and black $3.37 Men's Dress Boots, tan or black sale $3.88 Men's Disss Oxfords, welted, tan or black $4.15 SPECIAL Tlu- classic feature arch combination fitting $4.87 This should be interesting to those ladies who are having trouble getting a proper tit ns these shoes come in A to E widths. Come in and lie fitted accurately, We also carry Empress Shoes in narrow widths, reg. $10.00 wt- ran lit you, for $7.95 ioe Store Icle in our store for 10 days. Lady Hetty pure silk hosiery Sale $1.29 Cavin's S A Small Drpo.it will hold, any Enjoy Home Life with the Silver-Marshall The Silver-Marshall will provide numberless hours of enjoyment in youi* home, lis dependable operations .... its magnificent appearance .... is further emphasized by Ihe remarkably low price. Sec .... L. H. Finch Silver-Marshall Radio Dealer (i , . Phone fin Cumberland, B.C. P. (). Box 7;', Agent for Layritz Nurseries *fitmlJ*t**m)At*lJttAt^**t*^^ 'jaTOS-&'^"5*M*'*'OT!'OTH~K^ Personal Mention i* Sfcai-a'ii ii ft is; .*"•. :o: &-;& :<1 pji^^-a,3i",^-sir^^"^fii"a"i:3r.f: UM..: Mr. and Mrs. R. Strachan will leave on Friday for Vancouver where nn Saturday, they will attend the Burns' Fellowship celebration of the birth date of Robert Ruins. Mrs. T. Piket returned on Friday to ber home on Denman Island after a week's visit to hei' sister. Mrs. D, McRae. Dunsmuir avenue, Havo you received your Free Can of Malkins Hest No. 8 Pens. See your grocer. Mr. R. VV. Booth, piano tuner for twenty-one leading music teachers and the Upper Islam! Musical Festival, will visit Cumberland, February 3rd, All orders lefl at Lang's Drug Store, or with Mrs. ii. Finch, anisic teacher, will receive prompt attention. Minto. Mrs. Burford, of Vancouvor, is tbe guest of Mr. and Mrs. I). Morgan, Have you received your Free Can of Malkins Rest No, 3 Peas. See your grocer. rf/ Fbr Instant ^B Ease From \\| COUCHING take V| v A Singu Sip Proves It/ Don't forget the big Robbie Burns' (lance at Royston, Saturday, January 24th, with Fred Duckworth and his orchestra in attendance. Sixteen tables were in play at the Welsh Society's wekly whist drive on Saturday evening at the Cumberland hall when an interesting number ot games and the serving of refreshments by ladies of the society rounded out a pleasant evening. Winners were announced as Mrs. D. Bannerman and Miss Mildred Loekner ladies' tirst and second. Mrs. Buchanan (substituting) gentlemen's first end Master Tommy McMillan second. Miss Isabel Herd returned to Cumberland on' Monday evening from Duncan whore she spent a few days tbe gueBt of her aunt. Mrs. R. Strachan and two children left for their home in Vancouver this morning, after spending several weeks here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mounce, parents of Mrs. Strachan. Lectures for those joining the gymnasium classes at the Athletic club will he held early next week when the prospective members will be addressed by the insi'tuctnrs, Messrs, H. and \\V. .lackson. Some of the new equipment for the gym has already arrived and it is hoped to get the classes started thc first week in February. Misses C. and A. Young returned to Powell River and Miss M. Young to Victorin on Wednesday morning, having been present at the silver wedding anniversary of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Young, Royston road. Cumberland Centre St. John Ambulance Association Classes Will Commence January 25th at 5:45 p.m. in tlie Lecture Room at the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Club Building with A. J. Taylor as lecturer. These classes are free to employees of the Canadian Collieries {Dunsmuir). Limited. A nominal sum is charged lo all others . Enroll NOW. travel wnn meseacjoinq JmarrJerL COASTAL STEAM SHIP SERVICE CUNAIHAN National S Irani- 4 ships offer travellers mirth or south tbe luxury nf lit-eail llnera . . magnificent public ramus, rnuifortablr berths, excellent meaU |£very Monduv. S.S. 'Prince Rupert' or S.S. 'Prince George' leavei Vancouver at ■•■^ p.m. for Prince Rupert. Vnynx ami Stewart, calling at Powell River (ind Ocean Fall*, returning from Stewart, 11.00 a.m. Thurmlayft- ReKulur service I'm in Prince Rupert to Nnrl li and Sou I h (.lueen Charlotte Inland*. Particular* on rei(iiesl. Train connect iont at Prince Rupert for points Kant, Monday, VIedi»«