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i "DAWN" is coming Cumberland Islander to the Ilo-IIo Theatre With which In consolidated the ( nmljcrlnnd News. FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR—No. 43 CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY. OCTOBER 26, 1928 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Foster Tots \c°»solidution °f j Island Mines Was Lost In Bushl Search Party Works All Night—Children Found at Daybreak Dunsmuir's Dream Victoria— Consolidation of some ol' the largest coal mines on Vancouver Island, recently effected, was one of j tlie dreams of the late Hon. James A number of Cumberland residents j Dunsmuir which never came true for assisted in tlie searcli of two little j him. girls lost in the bush on Friday even- j Mr, Dunsmuir. who was once Lleu- ing last, at Happy Valley. The tiny tots ■ tenant- Governor of British Columbia, children of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Foster, ami repUted to be the wealthiest man left home on Friday afternoon with 1 wlu, ever made a fortune In the prov- the Intention of meeting their cousin mofl) (iiod Home years ago leaving an coming from the Minto school. In | eHtato Df more than $10,000,000, but some manner or other they must havo I wUh ul„ Rreute»t hope unrealized. Fo:- wandered a little off their usual path |yeiirs he nmi planned to become master with tho result that they were com-1 of tho (.oal industry of Vancouver Ia- pletely lost. Darkness came on and j murt wltn all the important producing as the youngsters did not return an mlnea in h|B COutrol. He was for a alarm was given. Telephones in all I ionK ,veiotl ,he dominant figure in the directions were ringing, Cumberland situation, his Influence extending and Courtenay residents responding j westward to Hawaii, south as far as in numbers to assist in the search. | the MeX|Cun [tne, and north to Alaska. A section of the bush was thoroughly searched throughout the long niglit, hut nothing was seen of the two children. Numerous (lies were lighted and men shouted in all directions in an effort to attract the attention of the children. The niglit became very cold and frosty und the searchers redoubled their efforts, realizing that the intense cold would perhaps be fatal to the children, still the children could not be found. Mr. W. Davies, of Minto. who had been on tlie aflornoon shift at No. 4 mine went out on the search about midnight and as he is familiar with the country, thoroughly covered practically every section. Just at daybreak he thought he would try another direction and to his great joy found the children sitting on a log, apparently none the worse for their experience. BASKETBALL LEAGUE MAY BE FORMED An effort is being made lo form a basketball league to play league games during the winter. A number of the young people in town are making plans to organize teams to play the game for the excellent sport ami exercise which it affords. Most of I those intending to play^re inexperienced in the art of TiasTtethair~and would be very glad of advice and assistance given by any old-timers at the game. Now is your chance. If you know anything about the game, to help some of Cumberland's weighty maidens to reduce and to put some : pep and vim into those who need '.!. We hear that several teams will enter the league if one is formed. They are High School Girls' team. Gedunk- er Girls' team and it is hoped that the old P.D.Q. team will reorganize. The hoys in town have several teams known as the High School, Ex-High, Cougars and the Hoarding House team. Why not help the young people to organize a league soon and work out a schedule of play? It Is hoped that the old and young will patronize all league games this winter and belt) to make the playing of this game a successful undertaking. but the consolidation which he had planned did not become a fact until many years after his death. Vancouver Island is the cradle of the coal industry of Western Canada. The Hudson's Hay Company brought coal miners from Scotland to work tlie mines at Suquash, so named from the Indian expression "the rock that burns." The mine was operated as early as 18.18, but it was not until the early fifties' that coal was discovered at Nanalmo and the industry became commercially important. A mine was opened in 1 Sfi3 near Nanalmo, is still operated, und is the oldest operating mine In Canada. It was the Welling' ton seam, discovered in 1871, which made a fortune for the Dunsmuir family. The coal industry of Vancouver Is land has not been so brisk in recent years owing to competition of foreign fuel oil and other causes. These conditions were responsible for the recent taking over of the Western Fuel Corporation of Canada, by the Canadian Collieries I Dunsmuir). Limited. ASK ORGANIZATION IN COAL INDUSTRY Lord Aberconway Compares British Luck of Cohesion with <-er- man Efficiently The world fuel conference passed a resolution for tlie adoption of an international nomenclature for a uniform classification. In this connection Lord Aberconway said that Great Britain had no coal Industry organization such as existed In Germany. The coal trade there was in a position of comparative security, with regulated output ami prices, and associations to ably deal with mine owners and coal producers. In Britain, on j the other hand, producing was far in excess of requirements. "Our system is bad," Lord Aberconway continued. "The coal is owned by landownerb who compel the collieries to work tlie coal mines, whether there is profit or loss. We spend huge sums equipping first-class collieries, then we produce more coal than we can sell. We are I all struggling to sell our coal, even I at a loss, and I deplore the fact that I a nation so intelligent as ours should . not see the necessity for complete or- i ganlzation." LOCAL MAN MAY WIN OWN TROPHY Mr. Thomas Graham in Final for Cup Donated by Himself Mr. Thomas Graham, of Cumberland, all round sportsman, is in the j final for the Graham Cup to be decided this week end on the links of the Courtenay Golf Club. His opponent will be Mr. Jimmy Aston, of Courtenay. and if the latter wants to win the magnificent trophy he will have to play some golf, as the local player Is right at the top of his form. The semi-final match between Mr. Graham and Mr. Stevenson was a very good one, the former taking two holes at the start, the rest being halved up j to the 13th, which Stevenson won, but Mr. Graham settled the issue on the j 16tli green. Following are tho results of the championship, first and second flights up to date: Champfonsliip Flight First Hound—T. Graham beat W. Gage; R. Filberg beat L. Plket; J. Stevenson beat J. Williams; J. W. Mc- Kenzie beat P. Booth; J. N. McLeod beat J. Aitken; J. E. Aston beat M. H. Graham; J. H. Eakin beat H. B. Dixon; G. I'chiyama beat W. A. W. Hames. Second Hound—T. Graham beat Filberg; Stevenson heat McKenzie; Aston beat McLeod; Kakin beat Uchl- yama. Semi-Finals—(Jraham beat Stevenson; Aston beat Eakin. First Flight First Hound—T. Stewurt beat E. T. CHffe; H. Hates beat W. Booth; W. SutllfT heat H. Howie; H. S. Haker beat F. Duncan; W. H. Cooke beat It. G. Laver; F. .Mcl'lierson won from J. Idiens by default; Heck Stewart beat P. D. Graham; J. Dick beat A, B. Ball. Second Hound—T. Stewart heat H. Bates; SutllfT heat linker; Mcpherson boat Cooke; Dick beat H. Stewart. Over Production Is Responsible For Depression Canadian Coal Trade Discussed By Dominion Deputy Minister of Mines Toronto.—An earnest plea for wholehearted and sympathetic cooperation of the consumer in the greater use of Canadian coal, was made here this week by Cha». Camsell, deputy minister of mines for the dominion, in an address before the Toronto Canadian Club. Greater fuel independence, increased work for Canadian coal miners and more satisfactory returns for those who have their money invested in Canadian mines would result from a generous public response, Mr. Camsell declared. He emphasized the fact that the difficulties of the industry in the Dominion were common to practically all coal producing countries in the world. Previous to the constitution of the Dominion Fuel Hoard in 1922, the primary problem had been that of the consumer. In recent years the industry had undergone a marked change, with a result that today the problem was that of the producer. Anthracite Being Imported Mr. Camsell stressed that previous to 1922 there had been no importation of anthracite from Great Britain. Since the inauguration of this movement it had developed rapidly until last year about 135 ships had entered the port of .Montreal carrying more than three-quarters of n million tons of anthracite. This is not, as has been described in some quarters, a transient move hut one that is giong to lie permanent, because it is based on economic principles, the speaker said. Increased efficiency in the use of coal, increased development of hydro-electric energy and increased use of fuel oil were given by Mr. Camsell as three fundamental factors contributing to the aggravation of the present problem. These facts alone, he estimated had resulted in displacement of millions of tons of coal In Canada and the United States. Over Production Throughout World There was also a serious factor of over-production. The United States industry today, said the speaker geared up to produce a maximum of 750.U00.O0O tons of coal annually, while the average yearly demand was 500,000.000 tons. The British coal industry was capable of producing 330,- 000,000 tons, whereas only 260,000,- 000. tons could be sold. The result, he said, was price cutting and financial loss to the pioducer as well as unemployment of thousands of miners An analogue situation prevailed in Canada. The coal industry In Alberta was equipped to produce fifteen million tons annually with a market for several million tons. In Nova Scotia tlie capacity to produce was thirty per cent, greater than the market requirements, while New Brunswick's capacity to produce exceeded the market by nearly fifty per cent. Well-known Miner On Island, Richard Morgan, Succumbs to Injuries Nanalmo.—Hiehard Morgan. 63, who sustained injuries to his head while at work in the Extension mine last week, died in Ladysmlth Hospital. He was a native of Wales and was well known in the mining districts of Vancouver Island where be had lived for I forty years. He was a former mem- j ber of the Wellington Hovers' champion football team. Surviving relatives are his wife and live sons. John, Daniel, Richard, William and David, all of Ladysmlth. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the family residence, Ladysmlth under auspices of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of which deceased was ft past counsellor. Harry Jackson Lost In Bush Popular Local Resident Caused Anxiety to His Friends Cumberland Lad Badly Injured School Chums Practice With Old Pistol; Disaster Results Two Cumberland School boys, after school hours on Tuesday afternoon adjourned to the old city dump to practice with a revolver of ancient pattern, said to be a .22, with a nail stuck in for a firing pin. Tlie boys are both well known throughout the district, their parents having lived ; here for a great many years. Irvine Hanks, son of Mr. and .Mrs. T. E. Banks was the proud owner of the pistol and ti was the practice ot young Hanks and his chum, Clinton Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Harrison, to try the pistol out. Tuesday afternoon, in some manner yet not explained, Clinton shot his pa'. Several previous attempts had been made to fire the weapon without result, but on Tuesday to the consternation of both boys and whilst young Harrison bad the pistol it went off. Banks is said to have exclaimed "why you hit me then." Clinton Harrison ran to one of the houses close by and notified the people that he had shot his chum. No time was lost and Dr. Hicks responded to t> r -call, removing the injured hoy to the local hospital. In addition to the wound, young Banks was suffering from shook und it was not until Wednesday morning that an ex-ray picture was taken and the bullet located between the heart and the liver and about one-bald inch from the hack bone. His condition is considered serious but at the present time not critical. The injured boy is not In a fit condtlon to tell much about the accident yet and young Harrison was so prostrated that he was a patient at the hospital until Wednesday night when be was allowed to go home. Harry Jackson, the well known lo- oal comedian, athlete and gymnastic Instructor caused some of his friends j and his family a great deal of anxiety j on Monday of this week when he fail- i ed to put in an appearance at dusk | after a hunting trip. He had Intend- | ed being back home by two o'clock ' Monday afternoon In time to go to I Work at No. 4 mine. As lie had not returned at dusk Ills wife and family became anxious and a few friends and close acquaintances organized searc'.i parties and scoured the hills surrounding Cumberland with no result, Early Monday morning more search parties went out, some up the trait behind Chinatown and two parties going up I'uutledge lake. One of the parties decided to go up by No. 1 Dam and they were very glad Indeed to seu the genial Harry coming down the . creek, apparently none the worse for I his night In the woods. Those who know Harry Jackson, however, felt no alarm at his absence, ns barring I an accident he Is a man well able to take care of himself. As Harry put ] It, "I did not mind being out all night j but I was worried about the wife and I family and I sure am damned hungry." | Jackson fs well known up anil j down the Island as a footballer and ! all round athlete, but to his many acquaintances throughoui a.c. he will be hest remembered as the trainer of the famous Cumberland United Soccer team, travelling back to Winnipeg with the team in quest of Dominion honors. Solution of Problem Offered Depression of the market has been a severe blow to the coal producing industry generally and a great deal of thought is now given to rectification. Mr. Camsell said. As a cure for all these Ills, plans are being proposed to put Into effect In Great Britain, United States and Germany. Solutions are expected from application of what is known as rationalization mechanization or nationalization. None of these methods are yet being applied to Canada, the speaker said, but If applied they must he done by the hi dustry itself, The government can not help very much. Second Flight First Round—D. M. Morrison heat Dr. F. H. Moore; G. Van Buskirk beat Loo Lang; A. Aft ken beat O, W. Slubbs; C. S. Wood beat C. Forrest; A. McLeod bent It. U. Hurrord; K. Minato bent H. Stnchan; F, Field beat C. Macintosh; W. .McPhee beat W. Hlackmore. MRS. ED HUGHES SUCCUMBS AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS Mrs. Ida Maria Hughes, wife of Edward Hughes, died at her residence on Thursday after a lengthy Illness, The deceased lady was of a very quiet and unassuming nature and bore her long Illness with remarkable fortitude. She was a native of Montreal and had lived with her husband and family in Cumberland for the past eigiit years. The funeral will take place from the T. E. Banks under- Model Yacht Races To Be Held Saturday On Saturday. October 27th, starting at 2:30 p.m., five races will be held. If weather is fine, for the Sim- son & Balkwill Challenge Trophy for A Class of the I.M.V.C. These races will be staged at u point LOO yards beyond the mill on the dyke road to Comox. Each race will he from the shore to the sand bar. A compotitior will get a point for each boat his model heats in each race. Tlie skipper having tlie highest score at the end of tlie fifth race captures tlie trophy Tor 1!>2K. Races to be held under the rules of the Independent Model Yacht club of British Columbia. Hallowe'en Parly HeldbyJuniorW.B.A. The Junior W.B.A. Lodge held a Hallowe'en Masquerade in the Fraternal Hall on Tuesday evening. The rooms were decorated with orange and black streamers and Hallowe'en motives. Many tiny tots an ended tho masquerade in quaint costumes of many hues and novel styles, A musical programme was arranged which the following contributed: ings, Valda Frelone, Gloria Aspecy, Chrlssle Robertson, Margarel Bever- fdge, Margarel Goodall and Dllys Williams; dances, Hazel Gordon. Jean Brown, Barbara McNeil, and Valdn Frelone; recitation, H Gordon, A picturesque grand march Col- lowed the programme. What a medley of 'clowns, flappers, old-fashioned ladies, masher gentlemen and wee fairies marched past the judges bench each hoping thot their dress be the one to win approval. After much deliberation the following were chosen as prize winners; Best-dressed Lady, Mary Baird; Best-dressed (lent, Gertie Davis; Best Sustained Lady, Donna MflCRae; Best Sustained Cent. Hazel Gordon; Best Flapper, Chrissi ■ Robertson; Hcsi Original Lady, May Beveridge; Best Original Gent, Margarel Westfield; Besl Comic Lady, Lily Plckettl; Besl Comic Gent, Bessie Brown; Besl Tiny Tot, Valda Frelone. Other prizes awarded were; dancing. Jean Brown; cootie game, first. Annie Young, consolation. Audrey Gear. Cyril Davis kindly supplied the music for dancing and a committee of the Senior W.U.A. ladies served a delightful buffet supper to whih the Juniors did full justice. Stool Pigeons Prohibited Attorney-General Says Department Polity Will He Changed j In a news report from Victoria It I is claimed thai Attorney-General ! Pooley has Issued Instructions thai the Provincial Police must not employ stool pigeons, Ureal indignation has 1 n caused locally by the aotlvlties of certain Btool pigeons working In this district, presumbly under orders of ihe Provincial Police. Two local men were lined $800 recently and the latest case, thai of Mr. Dawley, of tho Courtenay Hotel, has. we understand, been adjourned alter Mi,- fourth time, and will be heard on Monday. The remand iliis last time came as a request fro inthe Attorney-General's do- part mem. if ilie Attorney-General's department is sincere in its declaration thai no more stool-pigeons be The Parent Teachers will meet to- night, Friday, Oct. 2Gth. at 7:30, In I Second Hound—Morrison beat Van I taking parlors on Sunday afternoon the Anglican Hall; distribution of j Buskirk; Wood beat Aitken; McLeod at two o'clock for Interment In the gold medal and certificates, Public I heat Minato; McPhee beat Field. | Cumberland Cemetery, with the Rev. School debate and musical Items. All | Seml-Fina Interested are invited. | McPhee beat Field, s—Morrison beat Wood; I McLeod beat McPhee. I J. R. Hewitt, pastor of the Cumher- I land United Church officiating. NOTED LABOR LEADER DEAD IN ENGLAND Tom Richardson. Well Known in Cumberland Passed lo His Rest Mr. Tom Richardson, beloved labor leader for a great many years in England, and who-spent some seven or eight years in British Columbia, making his home in Vancouver, according to word received has parsed lo his reward. At tlie time of his residence in British Columbia, Tom Richardson made i wo spoakir.g tours throughoui the province. One of his appearances in Cumberland was In support of the prohibition movement, when he took the platform with Mr. of him that tie helped materl W. R. Trotter, n Vancouver printer of, raise his party to a very high NIGHT SCHOOL FOR CITY IS PROPOSED A special meeting of the Cumberland Hoard of School Trustees was held on Monday evening, when all tlie trustees attended. Reports on the possibility of having a niglit school were discussed. Providing that sufficient entries can lie obtained (ho following choice of subjects will be available: algebra, arithmetic, chemistry, sewing and dressmaking, English, Flrenoh, geography, geometry, history, manual training, physics, shorthand, typewriting, and book keeping. The latter subject will lie tught. it' a teacher can lie obtained. Music is one of tlie subjects which will he taught at the night-school. Twenty entries have been received for the band ami ten for tlie stringed instrument class. This subject seems to have proved to he (lie niosi popular. The teaching of music as a part of niglit school work Is decidedly i new venture in Cumberland ami ll is hoped that the citizens will give the scheme their hearties! co-oporntion, Mr. Murray reported thai the city baud was agreable that the night school have tlie use of their instnt- niems, providing that the school hand will play with the city band on any occasion when their service- will be desirable. An endeavour will he made to raise finds to purchase four or five instruments, which wilt lie the prop- cry of the school. Mr. Murray and Mr. W. Jackson were appointed to teach the music at niglit school ami It is understood thai the school will lie self-supporting. Trustees Hanks ami MncNaiiglito i were appointed on a committee to interview Mrs. Tribe, of Courtenay, on tiie subject of teaching singing in the | Cumberland School at the last regular meeting of the hoard. They re- porled that Mrs. Tribe had agreed to teach singing to all classes, excepting the receiving class, on Thursday »f- (ernoons from 1: 3:80. After a lively discussion it was moved and u'-- conded that singing lie taught a- n regular subject in the Public ami High | School and that Mrs. Tribe tie engaged as teacher. This programme will lie followed until Christmas ami if it proves to tie a success, singing will be Included In the curriculum Ttie proposed tennis court was again the subject nf discussion and It was decided thai nil work on ihe court tie postponed unlit the spring. Hallowe'en Birthday Party, Mrs. Sam Davis entertained la Saturday evening at a HaloweVn party In honor of her daughter, Gerties Hie occasion being Gertie's thirteenth birthday. Each guest was greeted at the door by a ghosi and conducted to his place at the supper table, which was decorated witii yellow, orange and black streamers hanging from a Hallowe'en shade in the same colors. Tlie tabie was centered with a targe birthday catir- hearing thirteen candles in Hallowe'en colors. Great fun was derived by the girts from the fortune-, head-bonds and famors which marked tlie places at tlie table. After supper, ttie evening was passed in playing games, singing and dancing, the music being supplied by Miss Pearl Huilden and Miss Annie McLeod. The winners of the different games played were as follows: Cootie gain", May Beveridge, consolation, Alice Jackson; superstitions, Barbara Martin; musical arms, first, Lily Plcke;- li, second, Gladys Miller; cutest kiddie. ^Catherine Woods, Those present were: [Catherine Woods. Lily Plckettl, May Beveridge, Kitty Jackson, ("lirlssin Robertson. Wardena Thompson, Dllys Williams Gladys Miller, Alice Brown, Annie McLeod, Jean Qulnn, Margarel Drum uiond. Bessie Brown, Moreen Bicker- ton and Margaret Westfield. emplo; red a condition w 111 be removed to saj the least, thai 1,' of IllO most i leapio able Imagln iblo. Tlie re- port from Victoria follows: Stool pigeons must not lie employed by the provincial police, under a policy announced by Attorney-General Pooley Today. When informed that two stool pigeons had been operating in the interior of ttie province, ttie attorney-general Immediately asked officers or ttie force for a report on ttio matter. "The police of this province are going to operate on a clean above board basis and the use of stool pigenn3 will never form part of their methods," Mr. Pooley staled. Mr. Pooley explained that in making raids special police without uniform could be used Where they were considered necessary. Hut only actual officers of the force will bo cni- | ployed in such work. Special stool pigeons like those employed In piLst years from time to time for specl.il enses and as a temporary arrangement will not be used in future. CLARENCE HARROW PLANS HOLIDAY ON VANCOUVER ISLAND Clarence harrow, of Chicago, one of the most noted criminal lawyers of I the age, plans to come to Victoria and spend a lengthy vacation on Vancouver Island, now that lie lias retired I from active practice. Mr. Harrow's ; intention of coming here was made ; known in a personal letter lie has written to Stuart Henderson of Vic- ; toria. The two have been in correfl- : pondence on professional matters, as : Mr. Henderson lias been Mr. Harrow's conauitanl on Canadian Criminal pro- i cedure. Since lie lias learned that Mr. i Henderson, in bis holiday moods is one of the keen eat explorers of tlie I unknown Hritish Columbia wilds. Mr. j Harrow has asked to accompany the I Victorian on a trip on tlie Island. used blew 1 The ii ral time i Scotchman i Uie tree Mir iii ii in fill Borage ho <illl ill! 1 our tires. 1 lly ami no! e, against the bile Mr, J. Haw- thornwalte and Mr. Hugh McKlnnon. , The late Mr. Richardson was a fine ] type of labor man and It is recorded ard In the Old Country. During his visits lo Cumberland he made many friends wtio will mourn j his passing. Resident Of Hornby Island Is Victim Of Shotgun Accident Sixty-Five Year Old Farmer Is Seriously Wounded by Accidental Discharging nl Gun The lirsi r,.i orded shooting accldenl this Reason in this district occurred on Sunday last when Mr, Jackso j Nelson Arthurs, sixty-live year old Farmer of Hornby island was accidentally nhol |j) hi on, William John li u reported Hi it ili«- two went out o Sunday last to locate firewood on their own property, and as there were lots of dm-iis ahout, ihe younger man took along a shotgun. When about twenty yards from hi- father, young [ Arthurs slipped mi a log on which lie j was sin lid ing. The jar caused the ■ gun to go oft and a portion of th,. charge entered ill-- elder man's bock, neck and head. He was removed with all possible Bpeed to the Cumberland | Genera! Hospital, where he lies in a [ critical condition, Dr. MacNaughton, I M.L.A., wtio is attending the Injured man says ho has a fighting chance of I recovery, unless complications set in Provincial Police of Courtenay wonl I over to Hornby Island to look after I TIIE BEAUTY OK DAWN SYBIL TIKHi.MHhl's CHEAT ICTOG MiTi: OF SINCERITY "Quite apart from the public curiosity created by reason of its having had a s.-ii atlonally stormy pus luge I way to lit- screen, 'bawn' will ly he an outstanding popular success, "ll ! i: || ■ I: i vi i■■-■ beautiful picture. Con ilden I mi n I ■ as ;i Hcreen pla■. II one of the i t emotional pii tun made in Hits or in any other i onnm . ■ i' drams Is sei simplicity and ll er one agrei ■■ ■■■ 1th th of such a theme mil thai this theme, lmi chosen, could nol uav< belter handled "This i-. bo emphatically true thin very few will :, lo to see "Dawn' wlthoul '■■ foundly moved by ii Wilcox In this pictun ly lifted Hritish film production in now omotlonul helfj ,-In her repri - character of Nurse Ca< Thorndiko Is magnll presents mi unf i trail wlili h, by reus it Its extreme austerity, c nv i otie ot* its complete II DAILY CHHONICLE "Dawn" conn-- i,. I tlo-Il Monday. Tuesday, \v October 2Dth, 30th a' I "DAWN" at the Ilo-IIo Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29th, 30th and 31st The Immortal and Tragic Story nf England's Martyr Nurse, Edith Cavell. Two Shows at 7 and 9 p. m. General Admission, 50c; Box Seals. 7,">r. 3 days only. Matinee Wednesday, Oct. 31st at 3.30 p.m., Children 25c, Adults 5 0c wm PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1928 The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 11)28 PUBLICITY. PAIS HUGE DIVIDENDS IT IS conservatively estimated thai tourists from the United Stales contribued twelve millions of dollars to tlie merchants and business men of Hritish Columbia during the past season. This figure is based upon the number of automobiles which entered this province through twenty-one ports of entry und assuming thai each passenger remained only three days In the province. It docs not take into consideration tourists troni Eastern Canada, or the Old Country, or those who arrived a! our Pad Ho ports by steamer. There are two magnets attracting tourists to British Columbia. First in importance conies the Vancouver Publicity Bureau, under the capable direction of Charles II. Webster, and secondly the Victoria and Island bureau under the guiding hand of George T. Warren. Both are proven salesmen of highest proficiency . They are staunch believers in the slogan that "it pays to advertise," Advertising British Columbia's attractions has brought, our merchants many millions that would not otherwise have beeu available. And while these two publicity bureaus have borne tho financial brunt of attracting this great army or tourists, we in North Vancouver and adjacent municipalities have received many benefits that cannot be figured in the dollar and cents column. In the recent booklet of views depicting the beauty spots adjacent to Greater Vancouver, the North Shore takes a leading role. There are at least ten photographs breathing Hie message that one must come to the North Shore before one may appreciate the real attractions which greater Vancouver holds for nature lovers. During the past year the Vancouver Publicity Bueau has spent approximately eighty-eight thousand dollars, an insignificant figure compared to tlie benefits which have resulted. That the budget of the greater Vancouver Publicity Bureau was wisely administered may be better understood when it is pointed out that more than seventy-two per cent, of the total was expended in newspaper and magazine advertising. Administration costs were kept to tlie minimum. The value of tourist traffic to Canada during the past season Is estimated to amount 10 more (ban a half billion of dollars. And the more the attractions ot" Greater Vancouver are broadcast to the tourist world, tlie greater will be the benefits. A community should not stint ttie amount allocated to the Publicity Bureau, Careful administration liai) made it the axis of one of Hritish Columbia's biggest industries -Th'e Review", North Vancouver. PITS I.MMlGltATION ON BUSINESS KASIS ORGANIZATION of the Colonization Finance Corporation put a business complexion on the immigration question. Tlie problem of finding successful farmers for the millions of acres of bile lands in this country is more likely to be solved if attacked from a business point of view than ir left lo a bureau of the government. Ttie initial plan of Hie Colonization Finance Corporation and an indication of tlie broad scope of the enterprise, are outlined in an adjoining column. The reader first of all is likely to tie struck With the fact Hint Hie Immigrant is to lie assisted and encouraged after he lands on these shores as well as when he is negotiating for his passage from the laud of tils birth. Secondly, it will be observed that this plan which, if successful, will be of great benefit to the country and will enable Hie trust and loan companies to liquidate resources which for some years have been tied up In Western lauds. Placing tlie Immigrant on r farm ami helping him finance improvements and the purchase of equipment does not. of course, assure that he will be a successful farmer, or eveu a good citizen. But with reasonable care exercised in the selection of immigrants overseas and a policy of not trying to make an agriculturist out of u man who has no Inclination in that direction, the percentage of failure In this scheme should be small. The Canada Colonization Association, a C.P.R. subsidiary, and certain other agencies can lie trusted to exercise discretion in tlie type of immigrant which they would place on Hie land. National prosperity, of course, is the greatest encouragement to immigration and it is reasonable to expect that there will be an ever widening Mow of immigration as> there are continual practical demonstrations that this Is a land of opportunity and achievement. The artisan and city dweller type of immigrant may succeed without assistance, but it takes some capital to begin farming on the prairies or eteswhere and there is ample justification for a plan which gives the newcomer a reasonable amount of assistance at the beginning of his career. —"Financiul Post", Toronto, September 21st( 1923. HEALTH SERVICE of the Canadian Medical Association Questions concerning health, addressed to the Canadian Medical Association, 184 College Street, Toronto, will be answered by letter. Questions as to diagnosis and treatment will not be answered. Hardening of the Arteries The nrteries are normally elastic. Control of tiiood pressure is exercised, first of all. by the heart, or pump, through the force and frequency of Its beat; and, secondly, by the arteries through their expansion or contraction, which abilities are very large, sucli ns those in the nbdonien, and if they relax, they are capable of holding all the blood In the body. Sometimes they do this, with tho result that the person faints because all the blood Is drained away from the brain. As we get older the elasticity of the arteries Is gradually tost. It Is said, with much truth, that a man Is as old as his arteries. When the loss of elasticity is rapid, premature old age results. Along with the loss of elasticity, there is a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries. They become more or less brittle, and break comparatively easily; the calibre becomes smaller, on account of the thickening, and this tends to raise the Mood pressure above normal. We do not know haw hardening of the arteries can be completely controlled. We do know, however, what, in many cases, will check the development of the condition. We know that the absorption of poisons rrom diseased teeth, tonsils or other parts of J lie body must be stopped. We know that overstrain, both physical and mental, must be avoided. Wo know that the condition of all systems of i lie body must be watched and remedied when necessary, because if one part of tlie body is diseased or Is not functioning properly, a strain Is thrown thereby upon all the other parts. Including the arteries and other parts of the arterial system. HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT—4- room House, barn and garage; B acres of land, Vfa miles from Cumberland, Apply Leighton, Cumberland. Mrs. Eadie Heads Ladies Bridge Club The Ladles' Bridge Club held its initial meeting for this season at ttie home of Mrs. T. II. Mumford on Thursday evening with ttie president, Mrs. Micks, In the chair. Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Cope, secretary, resigned their positions and new officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Eadie; Secretary, Mrs. B, It. Hicks. Bridge was played after ttie election of officers, Mrs. Shortt being the prize winner for the evening. The club decided to meet twice every month on Tuesdays and Thursdays, alternately. Those present were: Mrs. J. 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MM Wk 142 Hutu.] St, Toronto t IM L Buckleys Acts Ilk* a /UiJv-a itnflt lip pro** U 75C and 40c DISTRIBUTING STATION PHANTOM OPERATED An electric distributing station that will utlmately be able to supply power sufficient to light the homes of approximately 300,000 families and will be operated without a human being inside its walls, was put into service on Monday. September 17th, at 23Sth Street ami Sjiuytcn Road, New York City, by the New York Edison Co. This manless station, one of the largest in Hie world to be operated ment Is functioning properly. It will be necessary for human beings to visit the station only once a week to Inspect the apparatus. A complete burglar alarm system on windows and doors and other places will protect the building electrically. This control system was devised by the Westlnghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company and adapted for ttie New York Edison Company by the Edison Company's own engineers, without a single attendant, will lie controlled from another station more than three miles away. The distant operator can close or open any switcn placing in service the various transformers ant) circuits in the new station, simply by pressing keys which send over wires electric impulses of ttie dot and dash system used In telegraphy. Also he Will receive automatic signals from the station which will inform him whether the equlp- The Badminton Tans arc having a wonderful time twice a week in the Imperial Pavilion and several keen contests are looked forward to In the near future. The champions of last year had better look to their laurels as some of the recruits in the ranks are surely promising. The Scots say: "If that's a moose what arc your rats like?" Well, come to the big Moose dance at the Pavilion on Saturday night—"She'll be a bear." On Thursday Mr. A. W. Neill. of Alberni, our member, came over to spend a day or ;,o on Denman Island and incidentally take delivery of his car which had been repaired at the Royston Motors. Aiiiinuneeiui'iit A Variety Concert In aid of the Courtenay Anglican Parish Hall will be held in the Gaiety Theatre. Courtenay. on November -1st. for Bottle-fed Babies Building Material The GEM BARBER SHOP Opposite Ilo-IIo Theatre Cumberland, B. C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Children's hair cut any style 35c Ladles' hair cut any style 50c I King George Hotel j I good service, reasonable charges.: [Centrally Located; 84 TELEPHONE 100 TAXI Charlie Dalton I P. P. Harrison Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Main Office Courtenay Phone 258 Local Office Cumliertand Hotel In Evenings. Telephone 11511 or U Very Explicit Motorist: "Is It very tor to the next town'.'" Native: "Well. 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PAGE THREE SYNOPSIS Of LANBACTAMENDMENTS FKE-EXFTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age and by aliens on declaring intention to become Britlsb subjects, conditional up- pon residence, occupation and improvement for agricultural purposes. Full information concerning regulations regarding pre-emptions is given in Bulletin No. 1, Laud Suries, "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of which can be obtained free of charge by addressing the Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., or to any Government Agent.. Records will be granted covering only lands suitable for agricultural purposes, and which-is not timbered, i.e., carrying over 6,000 board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and 8,000 feet per acre east of that Itungc. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to tlie Land Commissioner of tho Land Recording Division In which the land applied for is situated, anil are made on printed forms, copies of which can he obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must bo occupied for five years and Improvements made to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivating at least live acres, before Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed information see the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being tlmberland for ngri cultural purposes; minimum price of first class (arable) land is $6 per acre, and second class (grazing) land, $2.50 per acre. Further information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands is given in Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." HOMESTEAD LEASES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesltes, conditional upon a dwelling being erected In the llrst year, title being obtained after residence and improvement conditions are fulfilled and land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and industrial purposes areas not exceeding 6-10 acres may be leased bv one person or a company. GRAZING Under the Grazing Act the Province Is divided Into grazing districts and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual grazing permits are issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given to established owners. Stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free, or partially free, pel'- mits are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to ten head. (:uii,berlar|d ommerclal II f\fp| ieiulquaricrs \\ V4JWI ACCOMMODATION THE BEST ItuiiiiiN Stcnm Heated \S\ MERUIFIELl), Prop. FIELD CROP CONDITIONS IN COMOX VALLEY leased in British Columbia. Here is a picture so great—a characterization so inspired—a message so mighty—we urge everybody in the Comox District to see it! You may never see anything like it again—- The month of September was ideal for completing harvesting and threshing. The weather continued fine up to the end of the month, but October started In with rain and heavy rains and winds continued to the 5th, so that the ground is now well saturated and If rains continue, it will make potato digging had is getting under way now, lie crops of potatoes which were I memory of Motion Pictures. not frozen down early in September j ■ are still green, and a fair crop is being i dug. | The mangel crop is fairly good but,] it is an off year for turnips on account of flea beetles early in the season. There is more interest In fall wheat here and more of Ii is being sown. Rett Rock wheat sown here last year gave good results and others are planting It this year. Theatre. Vancouver. Arter playing | BARTHELMESS IN to a packed house for a solid week, the manager of the Dominion Theatre found it necessary to hold it over for another week's showing. This does not, in any way, hinder its presentation in Cumberland this.week end as | Another "Tol'able David" Role there are _two prints of the film re- ' rt,WMH^ "LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME' Pntntn harvest- never: potato narve.t Richard Barthelmess In "The Patent Leather Kid" will he your greatest FILM DEALS WITH EVERYDAY LIKE lm- "THE PATENT LEATHER KID" HELD OVER Plays Dominion Theatre, Vancouver, for Second Week i„ „tv. Pa. I as the war picture . It Is a slice out Richard Barthelmess In Tho U-, ' tenLeather Kid" lias heen held over I of everyday life, great In Its realism by popular demand at the Dominion and its truth. There Isn't a character -—==; in it anv higher than a petty official ,. J.JM.~--.-.^;- '-^jg^Si! 'n a large business firm, yet the scenes " ~" S teem with drama, heart throbs and hu- Union Hotel I»«'«««"• ;]| A large cast was required to film A it, including a mob of extras larger g than any ever before used for any but a war picture. Scenes were built on a lavish scale, one of them being Those countless motion picture tans all over the world who have been waiting for another "Tol'able David" will have their desires answered next Thursday at tlie Ilo-IIo Theatre, where Richard Barthelmess in "The Little Shepherd of Kngdom Come.'' will be the attraction. The story is from the pen of John Fox, Jr., and it has been transferred I to the screen with all the exquisite I whimsicality and sentimentality with which tlie author and an originally invested it. Barthelmess has simply and definitely re-incarnated this "Tol'able David" and given what is in the reviewers opinion one of the finest performance of his already brilliant career. The star appears in the early sequences us a boy of fourteen and is extremely convincing. Barefooted and wistful, he has never given the screen a more lovable characterization. First Natloniil has surrounded Barthelmess with a remarkably fine cast headed by .Molly O'Day, who made such a sensation in that other splendid Barthelmess film, "The Talent Leather Kid.". Photography and settings are in pronounce It to he as great in its way i keeping with the high quality of the story and acting. The high lights of | the narrative come when fluid, played King Vidor's "The Crowd' mortalizes the Vast Middle Class King Vidor has Immortalized the vast middle class, their hopes, triumphs, Joys and tears in "tlie Crowd," a production for Metro-Goldwyn-.May- er which comes to the Ilo-IIo Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd, and which has been Vldor's pet. idea for a motion picture ever since th? filming of his "The Big Parade." Critics who have seen "The Crowd" j Fletcher of Courtenay. Only relatives and Immediate friends of the young people attended tlie cere mony which was performed by the Rev, \V. A. Alexander. Miss Marjorie Fletcher, sister of the bride made a charming bridesmaid and the groom was supported by bis itrother. .Mr. Lloyd Geidt. The young couple will spend their Minto Mrs. Miller, who lias been confined to bed. Is gradually improving, her many friends will be pleased to know. Miss Tlielina Gray was brought to the Cumberland Hospital to undergo an operation, trying to improve her honeymoon in Vancouver and Victoria iBeneral health wl,ich has not bcen On their return they will make their jS00" tor some imu[ 1,Mk' home at Sandwtck. Cumberland, B. C. Electrically Heated | Throughout | by Barthelmess. first meets the Dillons .the feudal trouble makers, and the extremely thrilling climax of the story is when a spectacular guerilla warfare is staged. Weddings Geidt ■ Fletcher A wedding of interest to Cumber- Miss Gwen Noel ,of Courtenay, whose wedding to Mr. Val. Dalby will lake place soon, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held on Saturday evening at the home ol Miss Battle Edwards, "Rlppas", Car- rick Street, Victoria. The reception rooms were beautifully decorated with autumn (lowers and a color scheme of blue and while. A large pink rose containing many beautiful and useful igi'ts was presented to Miss Noel during the (veiling After an evening made enjoyable by games and dancing, dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. O. Wise and Mrs. F, Pimm. Those present included: Miss L. .11. Noel. Miss Edwards, Mrs. Wise. Mrs. Pimm, and the Misses Gwen Noel, Flo M'ic- Connell, Marguerite Soholefleld, Owen Harper. Alice Dill, Phyllis May. Georgia Uudge. Inez Penzor. Helena Turnball, Esther Bean, Ethel Cruch, Eleanor McLeod, Margaret Sayor, Evelyn Hudson. Ada Ithalnes. Iris and Shirley Noel. ! Friends of Mrs. Gunn will be pleased to know she has bcen able to leave the Sanitarium at Sidney and has gone lo Calgary to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Willoughby. Mrs. Nellie Pearse, who has been ailing lor a couple of weeks, but was get- [ around again, was rushed ofT to the Cumberland Hospital last weekend and operated on for appendicitis. Our Service is the BEST n It. YATES, Proprietor P. O. Box 300 Phone 15 JB I*. U. BUI • Cotm •Hi Kaus ; lU-asunatile ; COItlMHUTION OF THE CITY OF CUMBERLAND VOTERS' LIST Householders and Licence Holders who wish to vote in the next Municipal Elections must register at the City Hall on or before October 3lBt, 1928. All persons over the age of 21 yea"" who are British subjects and wL. have resided within the city from the I lirst day of January 1928. who have | paid to the collector the sum of two dollars exclusive of water, electric light rates, or dog licences, may re- glster as a householder. Licence | Holders who are British subjects of the age of 21 years who have paid the ; amount of Five Dollars as a trade licence during 1928 are entitled to be registered as licence holders. 41-43 W. H. COPE, C.M.C. a reproduction of famous Coney Is- i landers was celebrated at Hartlaud land. Other scenes, including one I Farm. Sutidwick, on Thursday mom- using Niagara Falls, were taken on : Ing when Walter Gillibraml (Gill!) the original locations. Geidt, yougest son of the late Mr. Al- Bleanor Boardman and James Mur- fred Geidt and Mrs. Geidt of Hartlaud ray head a noteworthy cast. The story ; Farm, was united In marriage to was written by Director Vidor and i Dorothy Margaret Fletcher, youngest took more than a year in making. daughter of the late Mrs. Margaret You Can Quickly Limber Up Sore, Stiff, Swollen Joints seconds it ind blessed Cumberland Supply The CASH Store You have your choice ol Saving .Mmit'v or Throwing It Away on Needless High Prices. 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Registration may be made with Principal ShenBtone of the High School or Principal Apps of the Public School from whom all information may be secured. Subjects Proposed Algebra. Arithmetic, Chemistry, English, French, Geography, Geometry, History, Clothing Projects, Physics, Shorthand, Typewriting and probably Book-keeping. Classes in Wind and String Instruments are being formed by Mr. H. E. Murray and Mr. Jackson. A. MaeKINNON Secretary School Board. High Tides For the Week Oct. 20—3:18 a.m. and 3:41 p.m. Oct. 27-4:16 a,m, and 4:09 p.m. Oct. 28—5:10 a.m. and 4:37 p.m. Oct. 2D—6:03 a.m. and 5:06 p.m. Oct. 30—6:57 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. Oct. 31—7:54 a.m. and 0:08 p.m. Nov. 1—8:58 a.m. and 6:43 p.m. Low Tides for the Week Oct. 20—0:12 a.m. and 10:05 p.m. Oct. 27—10:04 a.m. and 10:40 p.m. Oct. 28—10:55 a.m. and 11:31 p.m. Oct. 29—11:45 a.m. Oct. 30—0:04 a.m. and 0:30 p.m. Oct. 31—0:49 a.m. and 1:29 p.m. Nov. 1—1:36 a.m. and 2:27 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. William Monks have returned to the Valley after living a time at Campbell River. * • * Wc are sorry to hear that the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chard, the new arrivals. Is sick with pneumonia. The trail through the bush between the Royston Road and Minlo school has bcen repaired and put in shape for the winter months to give the | children a dry path. Mr. Uchiyania. of the sawmill, very kindly supplied the planking and the road department fixed it up. The Cronies Club held a most successful whist drive In the Memorial Hall on Saturday niglit. There were twenty-one tables of cards in play and the following won prizes: ladles' Mrs. Will flrsl pecy; <■< first, Mr Win. Brown solution. Following were served md, Mrs. J. As- tolatlon, Mrs. Ross; gent's Walter Brown; second Mr. n; Mrs. Nash (sub.), con- he cards refreshments ml dancing was enjoyed until midnight. The attendance at the dance was exceptionally large and Indicates that these dances are becoming very popular. 15c 17p III? 100 15c 17? 300 250 180 25c 200 8»o 050 _^^ 150 and 40c Clark's Tomato Catsup, per bottle 240 Royal Purple English Malt Vinegar, quarts 250 Brazil Nuts, per lb Filbert Nuts, per lb Walnuts, per lb Peanuts, per It) Chestnuts, per lb Robin Hood Rapid Oats (China) Rodgers Golden Syrup. 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C. iKWs^Hy;^!!!!:;"; NEW SHIPMENT OF COATS IN THE LATEST CLOTHS AND STYLES FROM $16.50 tWig$i&&&£ifiiit&Z. :■ l John the Hatter & Co. Cumberland C:i "The Itlglit Place lo Buy"—Shop hero and Save Time and Monoy ;7ifflaaaaa'asfiffifflftiivs"i;arD;rC;rfifflafl;ri,.ft.v.." >'s.fis VMSlj PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1928 ^ V Cumberland Personals LADIES* COATS We expecl to have ;i delivery of some new coats this week, several in sizes lit. 42 und 41 BU(table for those who require » lurge size. LADIES HATS Several oew styles, win he on hand this woek end Including an assortment of hatB tor those who require extra large sizes, made in velvets with colored trim. Several smart lints trimmed raetnllc, just as sniari as can be, see them. It AIX COATS Ladles and Misses Coals made with warm lining which will keep you cuiiiEy . Price $9."ill. Ladies' and Misses' Leatherette Coats unllned, in green, blue, red and black. Price $7.05. FIR COATS—We have two real smart Coats, one in black, the other In brown, medium size, and tlie prize Is reasonable, see thorn. MEN'S RAIN COATS, RANTS AND HATS We expect to have a delivery of these goods this week, and we feel sure they will give you satisfaction, call In and ask *o see them as they are built for the rainy day, and are well recommended by ihose who have tried them. SUTHERLAND'S CUMBERLAND, B.C. PHONB 1S4 The Home of High Class Cakes and Pastries Lookie! A Mann's Pie The Whole Family gets a thrill when one of our pies Is the dessert. Their delightful, golden brown, crispy trusts and the ■well filled contents of fresh fruits are so thoroughly enjoyable that every woman says "what's the use of my making pies when they are better and more reasonable at Mann's Bakery Cumberland We Deliver *fc?"«l The Women's Missionary Society held a meeting on Friday evening with Mrs. D. R. McDonald In Hie chair The Society welcomed Mrs. James Hood, president ot Hie Victoria Pres- hyterlal ot tlie Women's Missionary Society and a former resilient ot Cumberland, to their midst. MrB. Hood Kave a very Interesting address to Hie society, speaking main ly ot i lie numerous activities or this lianil ot workers, anil of tlie good work they Inn! linne among tin: women ami children of foreign lands, Mrs. Hood pointed out that many difficulties are met with in his work ami that tlie need of prayer in helping one tn overcome obstacles cannot ho emphasized too strongly. The New 1929 Marconi Six Tube A.-C. Batteryless CONSOLE Here, Indeed, is the now performance In "light socket" Radio—The new Marconi lint- terjlesK—a 6-Tnbo Bel with one dial operation thai offers new and finer selectivity witli truly llfc-likc lone. $205.00 ciimplele. Note: Tho New Man i Hal tery Operated Model is identl cal In every other detail will the Batteryless. This model too, has the "presence" chnrac terlstlc of the New Mnrcinil line (160.00 stripped Table Model, $02.60 stripped (i.Tulm llnlteryleHs (or Battery operated) Definite Selectivity Definite Selectivity in the new Marconi Line is made possible by ;m arrangement of Four Straight Line Frequency Condensers which tune nil circuits simultaneously. Marconi Standards ol' mircometer precision and the high technical ideals that are always identified with Marconi Engineering practice are fully evident in these beautiful instruments. THE G. A. FLETCHER MUSIC Co., Ltd. Music and Radio House Nanaimo and Cumberland, B.C. Nanaimo'> Commercial Street Local Representative U. A. Robertson PHONE 47 M CUMBERLAND IOOK FOR NEW MODELS ON DISPLAY IN ILO-ILO THEATRE BUILDING i The Pythian Sisters will hold a I liamc ciinkltig sale Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the empty store next to the Royal Bank. * • • The Linger Longer Club held its ! first dance of the season in the Ilo- j Mo Hall on Friday, last. t The hall was decorated with aut- ' nmii loaves and streamers in blending colors. There was a large crowd in attendance anil the music was supplied by tlie ('unary Club Orchestra. Refreshments were served at midnight by chnn members. * » * On Friday evening ihe Senior Group ol' the Canadian Girls In Training under the leadership of Miss 11. Harrison held a reorganization meeting In the United Church Hall. The following officers were elected to supenise the club's work during the year: President, Miss Jean Brown; Secretary Miss Katberine Browti; Treasurer, XiKs Edna Watson. * * * The Golden Key Club held Its initial meeting of the season on Friday afternoon In the United Church Hall, when Margarci Beveridge was elected President, Edith Hughes, Secretary, and Jessie Robertson, Treasurer. Miss Pearl Hlinden will supervise the work of tlie club this season ami the girls intend to arrange an Interesting programme to follow this season. * • * The Cronies' Club held a most enjoyable party at tlie home of Mrs. It. Freeburn on Monday evening. Cards and games were played during the evening. The winners at whist were: fisi, Mrs. U. Goodall; second, Mrs. R. T. Brown; Consolation, Mrs. Slaughter. Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Slaughter won prizes offered for the different contests. Late In the evening dainty refreshments were served by Miss Annie Beveridge and Miss Josephine Welsh and Mrs. Freeburn. Those present were Mrs. Freeburn, Mrs. J. Cameron. Mrs. R. T. Brown. Mrs. Westlield, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. It. Strachan, Mrs. R. K. Walker, Mrs. Goodall. Mrs. James, Mrs. Derbyshire. Mrs, Slaughter, and Ms. Auchtelonie, * * » Mrs. R. Robertson was a bridge hostess on Wednesday evening when her gnosis were: Mrs. J. Robertson, Mrs. A. Farmer. Mrs. A. Sommerville, Miss J. Balagno, Mrs. Win, Hutchinson, Miss Nettie Robortson and Miss Laura Robertson, * * * Mrs. McLean entertained on Sunday In honor of Mrs. Hood. Mrs. J. (.'. Brown entertained at dinner on Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. James Hood who was her guest over the week end. Mrs. G. K. MacNaugton entertained the Thimble Club on Saturday evening, the guesi-of-lionor being Mrs, James Mood of Victoria, who was a member of the club before she made her home in Victoria. Those present were: Mrs. G. K. MacNaugton, Mrs. James Hood. Mra. I). It. MacDonnld, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Pa-Wham, Mrs. J. C. Brown, Mrs. J, Watson. Mrs. Frame. Mrs. Hewitt, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Har- ling. Mrs. Nash. Mrs. Tom. Williams, a id Mrs, Macintosh. Mrs. Robert McNeil left on Wednesday for Cassidys where she will visit her sister. Mrs. Haslam. » * • Miss Helene Olsen, R.N., who has j been on the staff of the Cumberland General Hospital for six months has resigned her position and is leaving shortly to spend the winter in Vancouver, B.C. Mrs. James Hood left Cumberland on Monday for Alberni, where she will pay an official visit to the Albern Women's Missionary Solety before re turning to Victoria on Wednesday. YOUNG GIRLS ORGANIZE THE GEDUNK CLUB The Initial meeting of the Gedunk Club was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Floru Baird, when Miss Jessie Baird was elected president and Miss Byy Carey, secretary-treasurer. The girls organized a basketball team which they intend entering In the league. The players will be known as the Gedunkers and Miss Edna Gear will lead the team as Captain. Arrangements were made to hold a dance in the Anglican Hall on November 8th and the Club hopes that the young people will patronize their first dance, as it will he one of the best and promises to be of unique nature. After the usual business had been discussed the Misses Maud and Jessie Baird served dainty refreshments and Miss Edna Gear contributed several piano solos. Those present were Misses Jessie Baird. Maud Baird, Ag- ness Bruce, Lillle Banks, Sadie Brown Evy Carey, Edna Gear, Isabelle Herd, Vivian Gray, Claudia Harrison, Beth Horbury, Norma Parnham and Mary Simpson. At the ILO-ILO This Week End "THE PATENT LEATHER KID" Mon. - Tues. - Wed. Oct. 29 - 30 - 31 "DAWN" General Admission - - 50c Box Seats 75c Mat. Wefln. at 8:30 Adults, 50c Children, 25c- Thursday Only November 1 RIOHAJtII BAItTHEUIKSS In "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" A Thrilling Successor to "Tol'able David" Friday and Saturday "THE CROWD" ,♦♦♦■♦• .♦:;' m^rrm*:::/**-/ ♦. ■;••♦. :.♦ "t I concert! UNITED CHURCH HALL I Monday, October 29th, 1928 I Commencing at 8 p.m. " * ♦♦ ♦• 4 ♦' ♦♦ ♦• I 1 I g g 1 ■' —Programme— A O CANADA 11 M McLeod Trio iii ..Mr. Goodall 1, INSTRUMENTAL 2, VOCAL SOLO Soleoted 3, XYLOPHONE SOLO I. VOCAL DUET " 6, PIANO SOLO Llebestraume by List Miss Kulclicr ii. VOCAL SOLO Soloctod Mrs. Tribe INTERMISSION— Mr. Pilling I Moore Sisters M .)ii 7. INSTRUMENTAL S. READING !l. VOCAL SOLO 10. CORNET SOLO " 11. VOCAL DUET " 12. BANJO SOLO " 13. VOCAL SOLO " "GOD SAVE THE KING McLeod Trio fji .Selected Mr. Strachan g| " Rev. J. Hobblns ll m " Mr, Murdoch At Moore Sisters ..Mr. Jackson mi ..Mrs. Tribe *" Admission Adults, 50c; Children, 25c. )3 Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Programme at 8 p.m. || ^m* ^^^ ^m* . ^^^ .. .^Jt^mr*- -4*9mm^*---^^^^**—-,*&^^t>*'^'^^*^*i--",^^m** .* Mr. W. Williams left on Thursday for Vancouver, where he will spend a few days, * * • Miss Florence Seht and Miss Phyllis Burrows were joint hostesses on Monday evening, when they entertained at a charmingly arranged bridge party. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms and tapers of a blending shade graced the mantel. The winners at bridge were as follows: ladle's first, Mrs. Hicks; consolation, Mrs .Conway; gent's first, Mr. Mumford; consolation, Dr. Hicks. Dainty refreshments were served after the game. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Hicks, Dr. and Mrs. MacNaughton, Mrs. Thos. Grahtim, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Mumford, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nunns, Mr. and Mrs. Dick, Mr. and Mrs. Conway, Mr. and Mrs, i Union. Miss MacKinnon ,Mrs. Shortt, Miss Cannon. Mr. Shaw. Mr. George '".irbell. and Mr. Fred Picknrd. * • • Mrs, Carmlchal and son. of Hornby Island were visitors to town-on Wed- ' esday, * * ♦ Mrs. George K. MacNaughton en- : 'i-tained at dinner, on Saturday evening, in honor of Mrs. James Hood, of Victoria. IN MEMORIAL In loving memory of Eleanor M. Davis, who passed away October 27th, 1926, aged 14 years und 2 months. It is sad that one we cherish Should be taken from our home, Uut the joys that do not perish Live in memory alone, Eiver remembered by her parents, sister and brothers. Mr. and Mrs. S. Davis and family. Mr. and Mrs. J, Murray and daughter. Verna, spent the week end in Nanaimo. CAHD OF THANKS We take this opportunity of thank-1 = ing all our neighbors and friends fori , their kindly assistance in searching i; for our little children, lost overnight<. ! in the valley, Mr. William Davies find- , ' ing them at day break. We also thank j the Provincial Police for assistance! I and the Canadian Collieries for the ; ; use of their mine lamps. \ Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Foster. | I Announcement ) Madame Slater wishes to announce \ the opening of the "Vanity Box" Beau-; \ ty Parlors in Laver's Block, Courten- ! ay. specializing in high class Beauty I Culture. Prices very reasonable. • Phone 239 It | FOR SALE-6-ROOMBD HOUSE with j j Bath and Paint in first class condi-: j tion. For further particulars apply \ \ to Mrs. Jack Harris, Courtenay, Phone i ■ 209L. 42-44 \ ; Smokers' Supplies Pipes Pouches Cigarettes Tobaccos Cigars also a full line of High Grade Chocolates at A. Henderson's Telephone men saved service at hospital Telephone maintenance men si veil Ihe General H»»- lillnl. Vancouver, from 11 Misprision of telephone sex. rice nn September IK, when the) detected trouble on Ihe uO.pnlr culile that series the Institution. In the course of regular Ins]iectIon and tests of lines, It was discovered Hint moisture had penetrated the cable and a cessation of service would result unless prompt action wns taken. Temporary lines were strung to provide service while the cable was being repaired, and the situation was buck to normal the following day. B. C TELEPHONE CO. C%s> Radio sProuc//o Own Compact M«U U2.SO Y/estinghouse Six'tube Compact Model YOU will be conscious of pride of ownership when you own a Westinghouse Radio Receiver, Sensitive—powerful—perfect tone quality. No need to fear comparison with any other set in the world. You will have true-to-life tone reproduction—ease of bringing in distant stations—economy of Optra* tion with full 6-tube power—year 'round reception— selectivity—volume—and the knowledge that you have an instrument which embodies the latest improvements in Radio. Come in and let us give you a demonstration to-day. AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS For Batteryless, Battery and the full line of Radiola Models, $82.50 to $395.00. , Westinghouse Cone Speaker $39.50 LANGS' LIMITED Cumberland, Phone 23 Courtenay, Phone 26 £wmn VOU BUYA WCSTINGHOliSt VOU OTNTHE WORLD'S MOW ADVANCM RAPIC^) Mumford's Grocery Phone 71 Phone 71 "IF YOU GET IT AT MUMFORD'S—IT'S GOOD!" SPECIALS for 3 days SATURDAY—MONDAY—TUESDAY $2.60 FANCY JOHNATHAN APPLES— wrapped, per box COMOX POTATOES, GRADE NO. 1- per sack $L50 FOR OTHER SPECIALS SEE OUR WINDOWS OR SMALL BILLS —<-*—X—*—t—*— Mumford's Grocery Residents of Cumberland and District Better make sure of your Milk Supply for the winter. Phone 94, Cumberland, or stop our driver on the street and place your order, WHIPPING CREAM ANY TIME "Watch for Our Wagon" Pure Milk from Government T. II. Tested Cows. You Can Whip Our Cream but You Can't Beat Our Milk. 4fc H. R. Hassell CUMBERLAND Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. 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