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THE PRINCETON Twenty-second Year—No, 4 PRINCETON, B C. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1920. PER YEAR : $3.50 Cash Single Copy 5c. Death of Lieut rm Governor Col. Prior Remains Laid at Rest With Full Military Honors at Ross Bay . British Columbia suffered a severe loss in the death of His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor, Colonel B. G. Prior, P. C, on Sunday evening last, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, following a serious illness of j " *e weeks duration. "'His deajh is the first which has o.ought to an end the term of office of a Lieuitenant*-Gov;erno|r since its creation! in British Columbia. It was on December 18, 1919, that Colonel Prior was installed in the position, and had he lived bu.{ a week longer he would have entered on his second year of office, undoubtedly to fulfill his duties with the distinction which has marked his regime. Por although since his serious illness three years ago he had not enjoyed the robust health which he. experienced previous- ./» his genial spirits anjd energy had made hm popular in office, and few of /Jhose. who came in contact with him were conscious of any lessening vigor. The late Cojlonel Prior came to British Columbia in December ,1873. He was born at Dallaghgil, near Ripon, Yorkshire, England, on May 21 1853, being the second son of the Rev. Henry Prior. He received his early education at Leeds Grammar School, afterwards studying for a Mining Engineer, articled to Mr. J. Tolson Whi(/e, M. E., of Wakefield England. |p|f Coloniel Prior's interests were varied, and from the commencement of his connection with the Province he exhibited a keen public spirit which brought him into touch with the more progressive activij)ies of his adopted oouqtryj, His connecttion with military movements dates back to the first years -of his residence on the Island. He joined the Nanaimo Rifles in. 1874, and in 1884, after he had returned to Vicjoria to live he joined No. 4 Company, B. C. Garrison Artillery, then in command of Captain (now Colonel) A. W. Jones. He was given command of the 5th jstegiment Canadian Artillery in 1888, esigning his command after eight years to be placed on the reserve of officers. In 1890 he commanded the Canadian Rifle Team at Bisley. His Colonelcy was gran fed in 1915. - Colonel Prior was twice married, the first time in 1878 to Suzette, youngest daughter of the late Hon. John Work, of- Hillside Farm, who died in 1897; the second time in 1899 to Genevieve, daughter of Capain T. Wright, of San Francisco, who survives him. SIJiPMS Four children survive him: One son, Lieut. Basil Prior, who went overseas with the 14th Brigade in the late war; and three daughters: Mrs. Hood, wife of Major the Hon. F. G. Hood, R.E.; Mrs. Lamphan, wife of His Honolr Judge Lampman; and Mrs. Watson, wife of .Major Watson, of Hull, Yorkshire, England. With full military honors, the remains of the late Lieutenant-Governor Hon. Edward Gawlor Prior, were laid at rest in the family plot in Ross Bay cemetery on. Wednesday. Representatives of the judiciary, of Parliament and Provincial Legislature, the consulates, naval and .military forces, civic bodies, returned soldier organizations, fraternal societies and the gen. eral public joined in ) Ihe cortege. Thousands of spectators lined the streets, from Government House, to watch with bared heads and respectful attitude the passing of the funeral procession. A gun carriage draped wi (h the Union Jack bore the remains E,he late Lieutenant-Governor, and ,/as preceded by a detachment of the ^^.oyal Canadian Mounted Police, a firing party composed of one hundred men from Work Pont barracks, and the G. W. V. A. bands which played the Dead March in saul during the processional to Christ Church CaEhe- dral. Immediately following the gun carriage came four carriages laden with floral tributes from friends and pulbic bodies (houghout the province. The Bishop of Columbia, assisted by Very Rev. Dean Qainton and represen, |atives of the Anglican clergy officiated at the simple service in Christ Church Caithedral. His lordship also conducted the committal service at the graveside, after which the last post was sounded and j Ihe firing party discharged a volley over the grave. Immediately after the committal service a salute of fifteen guns was fired from the Esplanade at Ross Bay, ******* ******** * Lieut-Govornorship « * * * * * OTTAWA, Dec. 16 .—Among * the names mentioned as possibl! * ities for the lieutenant-governoc- * * ship of British Colum'i'a are A. * * C. Flumerfelt of Victoria and Wal- * * C. Nichol of Vancouver, * * * * ***** * * *********** FAREWELL PARTY Mrjj. Swanson Entertains In Honor Of Neice A very enjoyable par y was given by Mrs. P. Swanson at her residence, on Tuesday evening, in honor of her neice, Miss Flora Hopkins, of Salt Lake City. Miss Hopkins has been visiting here for .some time and has become a favorite among the younger set. The evening programme included dancing for which Messrs. E. Oliver and W. Graham provided the music. Mrs, Swanson and Miss Hopkins left on Wednesday for Salt Lake City where Mrs. Swanson will remain over the Christmas holidays. Children's Concert M, Greatly Enjoyed Pupils of Public School Celebrate Closing for Christmas Holidays The closing of | he Public School for the Christmas holidays was cele brated on,. Thursday afternoon by two concerts, in which most of the children took part. The first was held in Miss Nelson's room at 1:30 and was followed immediately by a second concert in Miss Bentley's room. There was a good attendance of parents and cither visitors and all were treated to a very pleasing entertainment by the young folks.. |~f% The program consisted of songs; recitations, dialogues, drills and sketches, and whilst much credip is due the teachers, Miss Bentey, Miss Carlson and Miss Nelson, for the excellent training of the children for the entretalnmenjt, the children are deserving of the mosO generous praise. The following is the programme of the concert by Miss Nelson's, and Miss Carlson's classes: Welcome recitation by James Cornish; "Lullaby Sonjg" by Lillian and Annie Mitchell, Myrtle Garrison and Katie Williams;- recitations by Lloyd Cooper, John Dewhurst, Freda Marks, Frank Lacchina, Olive Wilds, Olive Williams and George Brown; dialogue "Teddy Bears," by Joce Stern,, Melville Young, Harvey Murr and Mark Gregory; sketch "Red Riding Hood," by Margaret Gella ily, Mary Oresko- vitch and Hugh McConnell; song "Sleep. Baby Sleep" by Florence Mean, sette; choruses and drills by boys and girls. The programme given by Miss Bentley's class is as follows: Christmas carol "Noel," by chorus of girls; recitations, "The Duel," Annie Horrocks, "A Pointed Argument," Mary Howarth "Christmas Questions," Mike Oresko- vitch, "To Santa Clause," Olga Lucko, "The crippled Dolly," Gladys Wardle, "Sj |ocking Time," Annie Gillespie, "Sty Sanjta Claus," Jessie Ewart, "A Timely Pointer," Jean Hall, "De cember," Margaret Brown, "The Naughty Doll," Ora Allen. A grand finale to the afternoon's entertainment a play entitled "Mother Goose's Chris, imas" was presented by the children and was thoroughly enjoyed by' all. The characters were represented as follows: Mother Goose—Carol Mickel, Jack and Jill—Harry Priest and Edna Mitchell, Mother Hubbard—Margaret Darragh, Cross Patch—Ina Almstrom, Simple Simon—Clifford Avery, Queen of Hearts—Evelyn Bell, Knave of Hearts—Clifford Burr, Little Miss Muffet—Mary Herbison, Jack Horner—Buddy Mickel, Mary Quite Contrary—Jean Hall, Santa Clause—Tom Boult, Humpty Dumpty—Jack Gellatly, Little Bo Peep—Peggy Cornish, Little Boy Blue—Wendell Sellers, Tommy Tucker—John Howarth, Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe- Edna Garrison. Miss. E. Carlson left for Matsqui on Friday where she will spend the Christmas vacation at her home. Dr. Bruce McEwen returned to Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon. He has been in' Princeton taking charge of Dr. Lee Smith's practice. Prepare your costume for the big 'Masquarade Ball to be held under '.he auspices of the Athlete Association on New Year's eve. A generous donation consisting of dumbells and Indian clubs has been received by the Princeton gymnasium from Mr. J. Nathan. This makes a very welcome and addition to the equipment. Word was received this week that Mr. W. H. Walton, of Powell River, who has accepted a position in the local branch of the Bank of Commerce was detained in Vancouver owing to a sudden illness which "necessitated an operation. "Vanity," described as a modern morality play, the third of a series of Lyceum entertainments being held here for the benefit of th Hospital, will be presented by the Clifton Mallory Players, in 1 jhe Oddfellows Hall, on Thursday evening, December 23, under the auspices of the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Princeton Lodge No. 50 of the Kr|ights of Pythias held a well &U tended meeting on Wednesday night. Many visitors from o. her lodges were present for the purpose of initiating seven candidates in;to three degrees of this order. The following were visitors: A. L. Hanan, C. Baker, A. Rickett, H. Silvernail of Oroville; J. J. Malone of Nelson; R. E. Baxter and J. A. Robinson of Hedley. A banlquet was served abouEi midnight in honor of the new members and the visiting brethern. Dr. Lee Smith returned from Vancouver j 0 Princeton, last Wednesday. Miss T. Nelson left onj Friday for Abbqts;fdrd where she will remain over \the Christmas holidays. Miss E. M. Bentley left on Friday for her home in Chilliwack, where she will spend the Christmas vacation. Mrs. G. Farrar left for Tacoma, Wash., lasjt Monday. She was called there on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Pederson, of that city. Mr. Fred Ritchie, of Vancouver, who is in town reports business throughout the interior to be vary saE- y3|factory. Mr. Ritchie is a representative of the Empress Manufacturing Company. Mrs. A. E. Tubman, of Vancouver, who has been visiting her daughter here, Mrs. A. Connell, will leave on Sunday for the Prairie, where she will spend a few weeks with another daughter. The A hletic Association has commenced work of the out door rink. The two Jots on the corner opposite the Bank of Commerce having been secured for this purpose. The rink will not be a long as previously planned, but no doubt it will be large enough to accomodat all the local ska iers. • A very enjoyable dance, under the auspices of the Athletic Association, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening last The Princeton Orchestra supplied the music, and the most pleasing refreshments were provided by the ladles. Everyone had a good ime and the dance was generally admitted to be the best held here this winter. The net proceeds, which will be used to commence the construction of an out door rink, amounted to $32. SELECT PLANS FOR PENTICTON CHURCH Princeton Benefits j| m From New Service SEATTLE, Dec.16.—Charged with bringing aliens over the line from Canada, Andrew John Hawkins of Sumas, Wash., pleaded guity and was sentenced to thirty days in jail by Federal Judge Neterer. Current Supplied by Land Co. From West Kootenay Jpl| Power Line The all day electric service provided by the Princeton Coal and Land Company through their connection with the Wes; Kootneay powder line was switched on at threjr o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The^ompany has made good progress or the installation of meters. lOut^f the one hundred and sixty required a hundred and twenty are in place and are ready for use by he consumers. It is expected that the remaining forty will have been installed before the end of the month. The ue of all knds of electrical ap pliances is permissable under this new service. A current of twenty two hundred vols is delivered to the company, but the step-down transformer at the mine reduces it to one hundred and ten volts. Mr. George Baker and Mr. Morrison are -installing the meters. CANADA'S WARSHIPS 1*11 EXPECTED DEC. 18 OTTAWA.—It is unlikely that Canada's warships will reach Halifax before December 18. They left the Azores yesterday, and its is expected that they will reach Bermuda on or abouj the 15th. They will probably make a brief stay at Bermuda before steaming north for Canada. It is understood that there will be an official reception at Halifax when the fleet arrves. The Governor-General and the Minister of Marine and Naval Affairs, Hon. C. C. Balian,'yne, will be in Halifax for the arriva of the vessels. DOMINION WOOL REPORT SIR JOHN EATON SAYS tiff. OWNERSHIP UNCHANGED "Not Enough Money in Whole World To Buy My Father's Name" Toronto, Dec* 6.—At a dinner tonight, tendered to the directors of the T. Eaton Co., t>y the managers, Sir John C. Eaton, in responce to the toast to the president, congratulated the managers on their s|plendid co- opera, im throughout the year. Sir John) stated that a rumor had been frequently brought to his notice to the effect that the company had changed ownership. Sir John's reply was characteris lc: "There's not enough money in the whole world to buy my father's name." This was received with cheers and tremendou3 applause. Sir John expressed his conviction that all could look forward with confidence to 1921. After short addresses interspersed with glees and .siongs, he diners adjourned to the manager's clubroom in the King Edward hotel. Here was unveiled a por trait of Timothy Eaton, painted by E. Wyley Grier, R.C.A., and presented to Sir John by the managers of department, store, mail order and factories. The recent drop in wool has brought prices in jome grades at least very near the level of adyancesi made to growers by brokers and others who have received wool on the consignment basis. The wool trade is still discussing when the Zero point1 in the wool market will be reached and the very large percentage of withdrawals which have taken place in practically all British auctions, recently indicates that sellers haye again reached | he point where they are prepared to fight a further reduction of prices. London sales have experi- encjed a drop of iy2 pen cent to 30^per cent, the greatest depresson taking place in. the lower gradjes. In the Canadian trade 'here is very Uttle activity. The bids being made on bet, .ers grades are few in number and have not been sufficiently attractive to effect; sales. 13c. and 14c. is being offered for seedy coarse woll.— Sheep and Goat Division, Ottawa. WIRELESS PROGRESS Twenty years ago it was announced in a Canadian paper that Marconi had solved the problem of tranpocean iransmission of messages by meano of wirless telegraphy, and would soon be able to use his sysftem across the Atlantic. Recent papers announce that Marconi has completed another wireless triumph: Wirless telephonic messages having been clearly stent a distance of over five hundred miles. British Columbia for the last year has had a surplus of revenue over expenditure, according to the financal statement made public by Hon. John Harr,, Minister of Finance, of $350,- 470.71, Vancouver Architects Win in Competition With 19 Firms Architects Twizell, Bird & Twizell have been notiflied that the designs submitted by them in the competition for the projected Anglican church and parish hall at Penticton, B. C, have been selected in competition with 19 wellknown architects of the province, and the local firm naturally feels quite honored at having been accorded this disctinction. The design of Twizell, Birds & Twizell was placed first in order of merit by the assessor, Mr. J. C. M. Keith, archiE'ect of Victoria, who was appointed professional assessor by the church trustees. On this group of buildings at Penticton; the church trustees propoafe to ultimately spend $100,000 or more in caryring ouf;' the complete design. For the present however, it is planned to erect the church building proper, which has been estimated to cost in the neighborhood of $50,000. By virtue of being declared the winner in the compeltf- tion, the Vancouver firm of architects will be commissioned to carry ouf and supervise the construction of the buildings when the necessary financial arrangements are completed. The group of buildings are designed in jhe perpendicular Gothic style of architecture, n masonry construction with an imposing tower on the north; west corner et the church rising to a height of 65 feet. The buildings comprise a church with a seating capacity of 450, a morning chapel accommodating 35 worshippers, and a parish hall to accomodate 250 .per., sons. The projected group of buildings will form a pleasing addition to the eccleciastical institutions 1 of the interior town. Brighter Ontlook In Mining Industry Return*to Peace Time Conditions Makes Lome Campbell Optimistic A return next year to conditions that will enable mining operations in British Columbia to be carried on with profitable results, is the prediction] of Mr. ELorne Campbell, president of the Kootenay Light, Heat & Power Company. Referring to mineral development Mr. Campbell alluded principally' to gold, the chief product of the Rossland camp. During the period of inflation, he said, gold was the only indispensable commodity among minerals which could not command an in crease in price owing to the "standardizing" through internal agreements. Gold producers, however, were forced to pay higher wages, higher prices' for the materials of production! and to mee,' other greatly increased overhead expenses. The result was that they had to close down and to remain at a standstill until in a position to operate at less expense. The passing of the mushroom industries and of those businesses built up upon, he effecis and causes of the war will givje legitimate businesses a chance to carry on upon a sound business basis, continued Mr. Campbell. Peace time condiitions have returned and the reconstrucElion of business on a peace time basis is now under way. The general deflatiqn resulting from the arrival of this period means tha\t industries will require less capital to finance manufacturing and other producing concerns. The nje,' result will be a reduction in the cost of living and credit conditions will return to a more normal basis. Mr. Campbell believed that toward the end of 1921 great progress in establishing healthy and economically sound business throughout ,'he country may be looked for. Speaking of unemployment, Mr. Campbell believed that in /jhe Kootenay districts the situation would be greatly relieved with ,Jlhe resumption of mining operations. Unemployment was fairly general at the present time, he said, but the situation was not at all serioUs. He incidentally reported considerable activity in mining for coal in Alberta. Ontario House Opening Toronto, Dec. 8.—Attorney-General W. E. Raney announced yesterday 'Jhat the second session of the Ontario legislature under the - Farmer-Labor regime would open on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Briquette Plant Nears Completion Saskatchewan Industry Has Been Delayed But Should Start Soon A meeting of the sceintific and industrial reseajrch council was held at Ottawa last Saturday, a-; which eight out of the eleven members of the councils were present. Among the subjects under discussion was that of the brique-itiug plant for low-grade lignites at Sstevan, Sask., on which Mr. Ross, tho chairman of the committee dealing with this matter, reported a».iiihe result of a recent trip west. It is expeefc«*d^at1- che plant will be in full operation in three monilhs, its progress having been; hindered by the difficulty of the machinery employed, some of JWhich were ordered a year ago, being hiklt: undelivered. The adoption op-tar as a binder for the lignite briquifytes, which will equal a ton of anthrs<cite in fuel value, will* be produced ax a*n£ice 0f from eigne to eleven dollars. The plant will produce about 30,000 tons a year. If the. plant at Erevan is the success, which there is every reason to believe it will be, it is the confident anticipation of the research branch that within the next ten years between twenty and Mhirty million dollars will be expended in the western provinces in plants of this kind and will solve finally the question of the utilization of low-grade lignites which occur in such great volume on the prairies. The council has recommended cer- ,iain| changes in the act governing it and providing for a national research institute, the number of members on che council is raised from eleven to fifteen, in order to give representation to certain basic industries such as pulp and paper iron and steel, mining and meijallurgy, and the members representing those industries will be chosen solely because of their experience in their respective phases of industrial development. The council expects that legislation of an important character will be inEjroduced at the coming session of parliament furthering its project. For the assistance of certain researches of pressing importance to science and industry in Canada, which will, however, not be effective until ap proved by the sub-commijEitee of the Privy Council, ihe draft bill which it is submitting provides for the establishment of a national research institute an;d the council is satisfied that legislaton providing for ,s)uch will be passed at the coming session. It the recommendations of the council are carried out, a'chairman to succed Dr. McCallum will likely be appointed soon after the return of Sir George Foster to Canada. The council is apparently unanimous in its] choice of Dr. A. Stanley Mackenzie, president of Dalhousie University, for ths position. Dr. McCallum is leaving for China on March 1, having been nominated by the Rockefeller Institute Kp deliver a course of lectures in bio-chemistry at the University of Peking and will be ab^jent abou seven, months before returning to assume his new duEies in he chair o that suject at McGill. BUSINESS LOCALS FOR SALE—Good Header for sale cheap. Apply T. Hughes. 4-1 np FOR SALE—Firs £ class Pool Table; 1 Electric Beer Pump; Copper oufit for back bar; Clondyke Table. Apply to Gust Vladetich. l4f np A word is wise enough; Eat at the Tulameen Hotel. WOOD—Dry wood for sale. Prompt delivery. J. Forsyth, Princeton. For Sale—Good dry wood, $3.00 per rick, cash on delivery. J. Gul- x-ord returned soldier. Let-ve orders with J. Nathan. PATTERSON, CHANDLER & STEPHEN, LTD., 16th Ave. and Main St., Vancouver, B. C. Monuments, Headstones and Cemetery Fences. The largest Monumental Works In the West For Sale—Black Siberian hares, Apply MacKenzie, of Tullofchard, hear Princeton. THE PRINCETON.Sf&R, FRIDAY, DEC. 17,1920 0 SOUTHERN HOTEL KEREMEOS KEREMEOS, B. C. 32 Miles from Penticton. One of the most beautiful scenic routes in British Columbia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR TOURISTS KEREMEOS GARAGE J. F. MADORE, Proprietor Gasoline - Oil Accessories -Any make of car overhauled by expert men. |f^§lii FREE AIR | Sub agent for Ford and Dodge Cars. Ford and all makes of Magnetos recharged. Oxy-Acctylcnc Welding Batteries Charged GENERAL BLACKSMITHING Phone 14 KEREMEOS DO NOT WORRY A but Buy One From Us and Have < in the SUNNY SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY Where a 5 ACRE ORCHARD is as valuable as a quarter-section prairie farm. Live where life is made pleasant. We offer choice fruit lands at reasonable prices and on easy terms. SIMILKAMEEN FRUIT LANDS CO., LTD. 602 Great West Permanent Buildings, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also R. L. Cawston, Sr., Cawston, B. C. wmtmwtttmtmttmtamnuttttttann tuttttttz Arc You a PIERROTS GIVE PR E Successful Entertainment Provide ed in Cawston School House On Friday Evening If so you will appreciate the quality of the materials we have on hand for use in making Christmas cakes and puddings. We have also a nice selection of Seasonable Gifts; in TOYS, BOOKS, FANCY GOODS and TOILET ARTICLES CAWSTON, B.C, tmmmumtmntmmttnfflwmmtmnmmnttnutm tntx I selection of Fancy Goods which ; will bring *?§??* Merry : : smile to the face of your | daughter, sweetheart, wife or : mother this Christmas : will be found at THE KEELER STORES Keremeos, B. C. | Also general merchandise. mtrnmnffliitmrnms ] fflistCetoe arid Matty on Sate Every 50c purchase at this store calls for a ticket IN OUR CHRISTMAS EVE DRAWING Similkameen Farmers Institute The ANNUAL MEETING will be held on December 18. Election of officers for ensuing year and other important business will be dealt with. All members are requested to be present. President: E. M. CROOKER, Keremeos. "Orders for feed can be left with—A. E. East, or the Secre- tary-Treasurer, F. Smith, Keremeos, B. C. Men's First Prize Ladies' First Prize Boys' First Prize Girls' First 'Prize Box of Cigars Palm H Yacht Set of Dishes Cawston, Dec. 13.—The Cawston Amusement Company gave its initial performance of the season (The Pierrots), in the school house on Friday night; the proceeds from this and succeeding entertainments will be devoted to the fund for the local Community hall. The school house was filled to capacity. The sale of tickets at this concert and the presentation of the same programme at Keremeos on Saturday night, realized $160. Mr. R. B. Sheridan appeared to much advantage in a sketch entitled "Wanted, A Confidential Clerk," and was ably assisted by Mr. T. Swan, who proved his great ability as a quick-change artist. Mrs. Lockhart was a great favorite with the audience, and rendered a solo, "My Irish Song of Songs." Messrs. F. McDonald and Prentice gave the comic sketch, "The Hoodoo," and "went across" in true vaudeville fashion. Messrs. P. Madden and C. "nckol! gave a pleasing rendering a duet. "Lullaby Time." In the sketch* "Tom's Arrival," by Mrs. R. B. Sheridan, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. ELockhart, honors were equallj divided and the audience, was kepi guessing to the last. A dialogue entitled "O You Chicken' was well staged. Another much appreciated item was a male quartette by Messrs. Wright. Madden, Sheridan and Tickell. The Cawston Jazz Band rendered musical selections which showed thai much time had been spent in practice and preparation. Mrs. Fisher accompanied all the vocal and other musical portions o; the programme. f^g The drop curtain with advertising was a new departure this year, and was the artistic work of Mr. T. Swan. A few lulls took place in the pro gramme which were altogether un avoidable owing to a local coal oil shortage. The artists were handicap ped behind the scenes through lack of light. Further entertainments will be giv en during the winter and announce ments of these will be made in due course. TIDYS' Keremeos, B. C. SUMMER IN QUAKER BRAND Quaker Brand Strawberry Jam la made fresh so the natural flavor of the ripe strawberries is retained. It makes one think of the beautiful warm days of summer with a garden full of fresh ripe strawberries just ready to eat. The strawberles in Quaker Brand Jam are picked from just such a garden and preserved the same day. DOMINION CANNERS B.C LIMITED Head Office, Vancouver, B. C. KNITTING! KNITTING!! ALL KINDS OF LADIES', CHILDREN'S AND MEN'S HOSIERY HAND-KNITTED ON THE AUTO KNITTER. Don't throw away your "holey" socks; have them re-footed and made new again. Kitchener heel, and special toe, made by Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, Keremeos Centre No Headache THIS CHRISTMAS this Christmas from defective eyes if you have-suitable'lenses in your glasses. My tests are accurate. Satisfaction Guaranteed L. V. NEWTON OPTOMETRIST CAWSTON, B. C. Hardware Articles Just what is wanted at this season of the year. Many articles which will make attractive presents. KEREMEOS HARDWARE E. MILLS, - - Proprietor King & Crooker Wholesale and Retail Butchers KEREMEOS, B. C. Christmas Approaches Order your Christmas Fowl early and avoid disappointment. Large variety of Meats, Bologna, Fish, etc., always on hand Auto delivery. F. m. WRIGHT BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR Lumber and Building Materials, Sash and Doors. VALLEY NECESSITY Electric Wiring and Supplies, Plumbing, Sheet Metal Work. Agent for McClary Sunshine Furnaces. G. W. COLF, Cawston, B.C. CAWSTON, B. C. PAINT YOUR BUILDINGS SAVE DEPRECIATION AU kinds of painting satisfactorily executed at lowest cost. E. GORDON — CAWSTON, B.C. GET YOUR PAINTING DONE BEFORE COLD WEATHER "My work stands the test of time and weather." Work done anywhere. J .BEALE, HEDLEY, B.C. E.J. Veterans* Vulcanizing ShopS KEREMEOS, B. C. Moving Principal's Residence Cawston, Dec. 13—The school teach* er's residence, property of the Cawston school board, now occupied by Mr. Lockhart, the principal, is in the process of being moved from its old location on Mr. F. M. Wright's land, tp a site on the school property. Mr. Wright is the contractor for the moving. ROBT. P. TAYLOR General Blacksmithing. Horse-shoeing a specialty, CAWSTON, B. C. Successful Operation Keremeos, Dec. 13.—Mr. A. P. Thomas underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Princeton General hospital on Saturday, and is today reported to be in a very satisfactory condition. The operation was performed by Drs. D. McCaffrey, M. D? McEwen and EB, McEwen, Keremeos, Dec. 13.—On Saturday, Miss Marjorie Hardy returned to hei home after visiting friends in Pen ticton. * * * F. Gibson returned Saturday fron Allenby, where he was employed by the Canada Copper Corporation. * * * Mr. Parker, of Penticton, represent ing the Pacific Tractor Co., spent thi.-< week in town on business. * * * Dr. EH. S. Simmons motored to Penticton on Friday, en route to Vancou ver. Dr. Simmons intends to returr to Keremeos in the spring. * * * A. Miloy and L. Ching returned from Myncaster, where they hav§ bee; building a government inspection barn. "*■ at v H. C. N. Etches was a visitor to Hed ley, where he attended a meeting of the Masonic lodge on Friday. * * # The Misses Peg and Madge Eas'. j are spending a two weeks vacattion at i the Coast. * * * HE. A.. Barcello motored to Princeton I on Thursday. W: * * * Mr. C. H. Armstrong left on Satur | day for Vancouver, from whence he | will return with a bride. eMffi * * * Mrs. H. C. McGuffie left on Satur day morning for Oroville. She w.;lE go from there to Fairview, Wash., where her husband has purchased a store. * * * Mr. and Mrs. B. Oliver motored tc Princeton to spend the week end. * * * Mr. R. Bigsworth made a business visit to Vancouver this Week. * * * The Great 'Northern relief agent is assisting Mr. Bert Oliver, station agent with his work. •T. Gellatly, manager of. P. Burns' butcher shop, Princeton, was in town last Thursday weighing sheep bough; from R. J, Armstrong. * # * Little George Louden has a badly .fractured arm as the result of a fall last Thursday. - * * * H. D. Barnes, of Hedley, was in town for a short visit this week, returniug Lo Hedley on Friday's train. * * * R. B. Berks, representing Turner, Beaton & Co., of Victoria, was in Keremeos this week. * * * Tom Daly motored to Oganogan on Thursday, returning with Mrs. Daly and. family, who. have been visiting ■ there. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ring, who have been-visiting with friends in Summer- land, returned home with Mr. F. M. Wright last Wednesday. * * * Mr. B. E. Williams motored home from the coast last Thursday. * * *r Mrs. Martin, of Hedley, spent a few days in Cawston this week, returning home on Thursday, ALTERATION OF SCHEDULE Great Northern Railway Goes Back to Original Time Table Keremeos, Dec. 14.—The .Great Northern railway company has given notice that train No. 396 and 397 will on Monday, December 20, revert to the schedule which was in effect before September 10, namely the northbound train will leave Oroville at 7.00 a. m. and arrive at Princeton at 11.35 a. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Southbound trains will leave Princeton at 1.30 p. m. and arrive at Oroville 6.00 p. m. on the same day\ This change in the schedule effects the district very materially, particularly in regard to mail service. The matter has been discussed among the various business men and it was de cided to call a special meeting of the Board <>f Trade on December 15 tc consider the matter. Another matter which will be for discussion at that meeting was that of a general cleaning up of the town,, with a view to preventing an outbreak of any epidemic caused by careless disposition of vegetables, etc., and to "'secure general fire protection by getting rid of accumulated combusti ble rubbish. DEATH OF MR. A. MATTICE He Passed Away at Vancouver Hospital On Saturday- Keremeos, Dec. 13.—The death oi Mr. Albert Mattice took place at the Vancouver General hospital on Satur Jay. Mr. Mattice, it will be remem bered, left here a month, ago for spe cial treatment at Vancouver for po.Es jning. Recently he was reported at making satisfactory progress and the announcement of his death was a shock to the many friends who held him in high esteem. Mrs. Mattice left here for Vancou ^er on Friday and returned with the body Tuesday. , The funeral took place upon the ar eival of the train on Tuesday after loon, the service being held in the Methodist churchE It was conducted by Rev, Mr. Frank and Rev. Mr. Mor rant, burial beine in the Keremeof cemetery. The pall bearers were" Messrs. McCallum, Keeler, R'ing, Wol- liams, Christie^and Bligh. The caskel was covered with beautiful floral em blems. |§ The late Mr. Mattice came to Kere meos twelve years ago. He was 4( years of age.- About a year and a hal ago he married*Miss Edith Smith. Hit, xite and a baby daughter survive him. To Undergo Operation Cawston,. Dec. 13.—Mr. Sam Gallr way will leave for Spokane on tomor row's train, where he will undergo "M operation at the hands of Dr. Lewis who has changed his residence from Oroville to Spokane. New Settlers Arrive Cawston, Dec. 13.—Mr. Neilson ant family, of Indian Head, arrived Id Cawston, where they will make theli home, last EPriday. Satisfactory Progress Cawston, Dec. 13;—Mr. L. J. Wood who underwent an operation for ap pendicitis in the Princeton General hospital last Wednesday evening, is making rapid progress toward recov. ery. i&Si - Meeting of Women's Guild Keremeos, Dec. 11.— The regula* meeting of the Women's Guild war aeld on Wednesday, but the annual election of officers was postponed un L,il a"fter New Year. Thrifty Pat and Sandy, reconnoiterinf around an old farm house found ; war-weary chicken. Pat was over ioyed, he heing sick of "bully" anc biscuits. - "That's a bit of luck," said Pat "Sure we'll have a dacint supper to night." ?'4$y|j "No, no," said Sandy, with his ha tive cautiousness. "Let's keep it til tomorrow; it may lay an egg."-, THE COMING CIVIC ELECTIONS In the dust of battle raised by the two elections lately concluded, the matter of the choice of men who arc to conduct the business of the muni cipalities during the coming year ha been very naturally obscured. Bu' with the passing of the second weel of the month, we should realize tha but little time is left to consider ai issue which is, after all, of more direct importance to the community thai; either Federal of Provincial elections The welfare of any district as a civic entity depends to a great extent or the policy pursued by those put ir charge of its business affairs, and ,i; is hot wise to overlook the importance of an intelligent selection. It is noE anpugh that the votes should be distributed amongst those who may hap pen to come forward as candidates- the ratepayers' choice should begin earlier than that, and those men whe are thought to be capable, should be invited to stand for election. in many places, of late years, there has been noted a decided atmosphere of apathy in civic matters, some towm having actually been without any can dictates at all. This state of affairs^ Indicates a lack of civic pride which is hard to understand, and fortunately such instances were rare. But there Es often an unspoken reluctance on the part of those very men who mighi be particularly well- qualified for pub lie office, and it is incumbent on the electors to invite their services. 1' Summerland possesses a ratepayers! association, this would be a matte* quite within the province of such an organisation. As that is not yet' an accomplished fact, less official'means have to be used. • - On the other hand, there are unquestionably men in this municipality vho know their services would be welcomed, but who feel they are no+ able tp spare the time involved. Tr such men it is allowable to point out that the public spirit which lies in aW good citizens should be allowed to have its way, and that a little sacrifice of time and thought Should no' be allowed to stand in the way of what is, after all, the privilege and duty of every qualified citizen.—Summerland Review. PROPER STORAGE § PROLONGS SEASON Timely Hints on Construction and Successful Methods for Holding fruit In Winter Importance of Storage.—The life of fruits and vegetables can be prolonged by storage. Some fruits and vegetables remain in good condition but a short time after reaching maturity, and are not suitable for storage, while other fruits and vegetables can, after reaching maturity, be preserved in good condition by proper storage, from two to six months longer. The function of the'storage house is to preserve the product, and thus permit a wider and more even distribution and thereby regulate the majrkets. Successful storage depends largely r on the efficiency of the insulation and the management. Careless handling < it the fruit and vegetables to be st6r—- 3d, and the lack of information regarding the fundamental principles of storage, results in heavy losses. ' Construction of the Storage House. —The chief purpose of the storage building is to maintain the contents at a temperature different from the outside temperature. Thus the construction of the walls, ceiling and floor must be such as to resist the passage it heat or cold. The function of insu- ation in the- storage building is to oreyent as far a3 possible the outside heat from passing through the walls, ceiling or floor, and in cold weather to retain sufficient heat within the storage to prevent freezing. S|§| Ventilation.—In common or air-cool- ad storage, ventilation with the outside air is relied upon to cool the contents of the storage room. The proper circulation of air in the room is secured by good ventilation. To obtain free and abundant circulation of air, the intake openings at the bottom of the storage must be of good size. The airshafts at the top should be straight and direct and should extend through the roof to a considerable distance. Intake openings, 24 inches by 18 inches, should be placed every ten feet in length, as well as width, of the storage building. The air-shaft should be at least 2 feet square and placed every 20 feet apart, and should be provided with a closing j damper. Arrangement of Packing in Storage Jtoom.—All boxes or crates should be niled straight, with at least 4 inches between the rows and a 1-inch cleat between the boxes, in a vertical stack. Where elevated, false floors are not used, 2-inch by 4-inch planks placed on edge and laid on floor gives good ventilation beneath the stacked boxes. The spaces between the stacked fruit should come opposite the intake vents. Insulation.—Any material which effectively retards the passage of heat or cold is termed insulation. Hollow or double walls are not very effective unless the air spaces between the walls are broken up at frequent intervals. Sawdust and mill shavings give good insulation when packed between walls in a dry condition and well packed. Commercial cork and mineral wool are very good but are expensive. Doors and windows and intake vents should have insulation equal to the walls and should fit snugly. Pioneers' Club Mooted Summerland.—Old-timers in Summerland are to be formed into a Pioneer Club, according to a plan now oeing formulated. It is proposed that ;his club include all those citizens who :ook up residence in the year 1910, or prior to that dafe. It is felt that there is much in the early history of the i coramunty that should not be forgotten and that the reminiscences that will be brought out at the gatherings of these old-timers will be of much value. Mr. J. L. Logie has offered to register the names of tho earlier citizens, who are requested to communicate with him, giving the date of their arrival in Summerland. When hte registration is reasonably complete, a meeting will be called. A banquet will probably be an early feature of the organization. * A Parting Shot An English vicar and his curate had quarrelled and the latter was requested to find some other congregation to minister to. The curate therefore preached his farewell sermon and the parishioners came in crowds to hear him. "My text," he said, "is taken from the moving story of Abraham, 'Tarry ye here with the ass, while I . . . go yonder'." Okanagan Car Shipments Vernon.—Mr. F. W. Peters, .general superintendent of the C. P.R., reports that about 3500 carloads of fruit have so far been shipped out of. the Okanagan valley by his company this season as against a total of 5000 cars last year. He states that some shippers are holding their crops, one concern having around ofrty cars in frostproof storage. Basketballers Busy Summerland.—The senior basketball team, reports "Scottie," of the Dominion Bank staff, are verj anxious to get some matches with opposing teams, and have, endeavored to get ■Kelowna and Penticton to form a league, but up to the present have not succeeded in making arrangements to this end. The local team is in great shape, we are informed. Edmonton, Alta.—All provincial records for realtty auctions were shattered at a recent sale of school lands at Donalda when, under Dominion auspices, some 21,660 of these reserved farming areas, were disposed of to' the highest bidders during the course of a one day's sale, the total realized being $435,000. The highest price paid was i$70 per acre. Edmonton, Alta.—It is estimated by the- Department of Agriculture, that the potato yield in Alberta? this year will total 7,500,000 bushels. yThe area in crop was reported at about 60,000 acres, and the average yield per acre. 125 bushels. Winnipeg has absorbed the major proportion of this season's exports, and it is expected to furnish a large part ot the market during the winter, m THE PRINCETON STAR Western Farmers J Building Silos It ls to be anticipated that before many years have elapsed almost every farm In the Canadian prairie provinces will have its silo. The growth of the dairy industry would naturally bring this condition about in course of time, but tha movement is being expedited by the success farmers are having in growing sunflowers. Small fields of from three to thirty acresi have ".been planted in various parts of the three prairie provinces of Canada. The yields H^e -proving more satisfactory than the farmers generally dared to hope, and each acre yields on an average from fifteen to thirty tons of ensilage. Many farmers hajre" erected silos on their farms during the summer to take care of this erop, but most of tbem have under-estimated their requirements and will have more crop then they can put in their silos. Sunflower silage is due for a more extensive trial this winter than it has had before. The results in previous years have been very satisfactory but only comparatively few farmers have grown the crop for pil- age previous to this year- If in its more extensive use the crop proves t> he as satisfactory as it has already proved in the few cases where it has been tried, it is safe to say that in a few years the farm without a silo will be an exception in Western Canada. Since last year's results have become known, considerable interest has been shown in silos and ensilage in Western Canada and several hundred silos have been erected during the past summer. Typical of this movement is the Cardstoiftdistrict in 'Southern Alberta, where eight silos have been erected this year and wh«re about fifty acres oflsunflowers were nlanted. The crop has proved so successful that It is predicted that one hundred silos will be built in the district next year and more than a thousand acres of sunflowers planted. Similar plans are being made in other parts of Western Canada, and the already rapidly growing dairy industry promises to grow much faster with the general acceptance of the sunflower as a silage crop. Another evidence of the value of sun flowers as a forage crop will be the big gain in finished steers. Many of the larger livestock raisers are growing sunflowers and erecting silos for this purpose. Thus will be considerably increased thp fEnishing areas of Canada, which, hitherto, have been somewhat restricted, compared with the large feeding areas throughout the country, and the live stock industry in the West will be placed on a sound basis. HIGH | QUALITY PRINTING There is no other investment that brings such sure and constant profits as printed salesmanship. There is no other method of getting business so inexpensive. The Princeton Star Job Department is equipped with modern machinery and is conducted by a staff whose constant endeavor is to turn out printing of the highest quality. You may be in need of envelopes, letterheads, noteheads, billheads, business cards, display cards, letter circulars, price lists or receipt books. Now is the time to follow in the footsteps of that army of merchants who are, in making a success of their business, building up the great printing industry. F* rtn ceto n|Star mtiiM Phone j 36> WM LONDON, Dec 9.—It was announced in the Hotise of Commons Wednesday that the supplementary estimates for the navy will be more than £6,000,000 sterling, and for the air force nearly £2,000,000 sterling. Princeton Co-Operative Association FEED We Are Always llBusy . 0CERIES There's Reason J Bran |^ •ioo lb sack $2.90 Shorts' - j§j|I ■"' 1 SSl' 3-15 Barley Chop |? | || 3.85 Extra No. 1 Oats | 3.50 Flour << << u 98's $7.00 49's 3-50 24's 1.90 io's .85 Tea, No. 1 bulk Coffee, No. 1 Cheese j j|||§ Candies, assorted per lb 65 65 40 50 a a u TO PURCHASERS OF TEA OR COFFEE IN BULK ---feUGAR ™ 15c. lb. - H- . j The Entire Profits of this Store are Divided Amongst the IS ----- B '^^w^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^^J 1 $10 ililllP ltllPP®?B iplfilli mlf^r!! iSfmSiSCT SUP §85 ^&# ■lliSllP Prompt Delivery -J| Courteous Attention ■ Mail Orders Given Special Attention Dry Goods Sale Continues at Record Breaking Prices these; pmpES for Christmas toeonm:; SILK WAISTS - Each 3.00, 3.50, 4.00 MEN'S OVERALLS, Union Made 3.00 HANSON SOCKS - - Per pair 1.00 R. SKINNER, Manager THE PRINCETON STAR sraasersaas: 5S3S irnrT'r-irjrvirii i rtr-- -rr-if *r"»» i" < ™*%.W*i%W!*<<»±i&9inx.'*m The Princeton Star PUBLISHED ESVBRY FRIDAY AT PRINCBTON, B. G. SUBSCRIPTION RATES British Empire, One Year $2 50 Foreign, One Year ?8.0O Payable in Advanee L. PILKINGTON, Manager. Friday Dec. 17, 1920 CHRISTMAS APPROACHES The Christmas festival is drawing close, only seven days, remain to make PTeparatioDjB. Out of fairness to those engaged in stores and other places of business Chrlgtmaal shop quire attention should be prompUy executed. This is the season of the year when the greatest bleasiag comes through making the other fel-' low happy and nothing oan make the storekeeper happier than i.;o hare his business well dipatched and time to settle down, comfortably to celebrat* our annual festival. The Princeton Star will be issued on Thursday next week in order that \\ may reach the horn*? oi our subscribers in good season Serious Problem Of Immigration Authorities Receive Many Appeals To Permit Entry Of Refugee Jews OTTAWA—Thousands of refugees from Cen ral and Eastern Europe are attempting the invasions of Canada and the United States with the resul.' that a difficult immigration situation has developed. So alar ing has the situation become in the United States that Congress haj taken It up. The Canadian Parliament may also find it necessary to lake some aotion during the coming session unless the present law and | regulations prove sufficient to control the situation. The minister of Immigration has received a number of telegrams from ping and all other matters which || aU part8 of Canada appealliyr that Ae THE OUTLOOK The news of the closing down of the Canada' Copper Corporation's Jewish immigrants now in port be allowed to remain in Canada. Jews of means promised to deliver to the government bonds for the required amount guaranteeing that no Jews, permi (ted to enter Canada within a specified time, will become public charges during any specified period. < To deport these immigrants! back to the horrors from which they escaped 1 would be a crime against humanity." Officials of the immigration department state (feat people from cen- i tral and eastern Europe are arriving -at Canadian ports despite repeated warnings and advice given to all parties concerned. Booking agents and steamsjhip com ,?? D^ i panies know the law, buj3 they per- at Copper Mountain and the mill atg; . . . 1 ., .. „ , _„„,, ,, . , I 3 f siBt in sending these persons forward, Allenby has caused more or less con-; |knowingthat.na ■ ^ sternation and unea.in^s in the, | Btaa^ & ^ ^^^ to ^j minds of the business men, of oar '. ^ . „„ , .. M i . m • in Canada. When these persoa^ are town. There does not appear to bet . v . . .. . _ ., debarred entry, the steamship oom- any serious cause for fear for our; \ , . . .«_ .. , ,, , . . \\ panies must defray their living ex- town's welfare owing to ftfe* closing,; pensea and ^ iQ - down of these works until a readjust, f from which thejr ^^^^ ^^ ment in the pnces of copper supplies | CafladlaQ authorltlM I ^^ and w*ages permit the reoperation Wflt '. .. . . . . _ . . iistering the law is endeavoring to the mines. Princeton lived and. ...,,,,. », , _ E , gM i treat all alike regardless of race or Princeton thrived many years before) i , . . .... . . „ • ,, . , (; creed, and to permit these people to the Copper Mountain proper jy was ;, . „, _ , ' , ., i „. ,. T~: . ' j land, contrary to regulations, would, ~ .V*^' ,. . , Ithe officials fell simply encourage oth- Besides this, news is received every P ., w iV * j . I , , a ... ; ers to come at a time when the fed- day of the closing down of similarly , _. . . . . . , , 1 ., ' jeral, provincial and municipal gov- large projects in! all other parts of . . , . . . .,, E - , . ~~ ,! eminent here are already facing a the province. People must live and j , , ,,' .. . ,. _ ,„.„,. , f serious unemployment situation, the wise ones will spend their money! „__ ., . . WBWm . . I I , ^. s 1 „ i "While refusal to permit these for food and clothing rather than rail-I , . . . . ,. «, , , , people to land may cause hardship way tickets to carry to other places-1 . , , „ £1$ . „. \ and inconveienioe, says a statement where they will not be any better off. ■>. . ^ „ ' * zWki _.,,. / . .^ * , 'issued to day, "the depax! tnent holds Without a doubt a season of depres * .. . iV . Wi , '• * v M ^ . . 'the view that any criticism to be siojj has ispttled on the whole country, _, , ,, 7 ' . - , ' made In this connection should be dir- The fall in prices has been very sud-< I . . ,., . ' . , . .. 'i ected against those resiponsible for den. Its effect upon business both. ,. .... .. ,* mu „ . , , . creating the hardship resul Ing.- The grea»/ and small has been just as s<ud-j , W& , .. . . jm " _ ,, , . . , , ,, . ! department has ample evidence to tbe den. Reaction is bound to follow and! i , ■ ,. . ^ . . g ^ .. , , ■ effect that lntersted parties, without the outcome is not at present mani-f > ., A. ti . iV . fest. The conflict will likely be «.'f J* ftUthorl5 f thQ d^rtmsnt of , , 1 , >. . \ \ the transportation companies, are car- short an;d sharp as the change fronw i' / ■ ' , j jryirig on an active propaganda incer- high to low prioes. Either norma; conditions! will be established w>jh* the coming of spring or the country*! will be facirig a more grave crisis than that of a mere slmup in industry. Cool level headness must be' the slogan of all business men, today in order to avail panic and economlo dlst- aster. l; a serious economic crisis can be, avoided during the next few months*, there is no doubt but that the Canada Copper Corporation and similarly large concerns will recommence op. erations. With wages afid tha cost of living readjusted j/he baatnesf men as well as the working men will he as well off, if not in a better position than they have been during the uncer-; tain period since the opening of the' war. Co-operation between business j men, employer's of labor and labo^ itself is essential if a .sjatlsfaetory re- establishment is to be arrived at and anyone of these parties withholding j their hearty co-operation whl be ra! sponsible for any grave situation that: may arise. ! MINES AND MINING ] The average depth of coal mines prior to the steam engine did not exceed 100 yards. • » • Ore receipts at the Trail Smeltar ave passed the 680,000-ron mark for I» currenit year, with the last week'* iiota of 12,602 ton*. The total stands st 351,685 toaj! of or© and concern tratee, -.he concentrates amounting to 6,413 tons, |||| * ♦ • The Brumis ore contains about five per cent of oxide of titanium, but me tallurgists who have been consulted in the matter are of the opinion that this ls not dejjrimental to the smelting of the ore. To find this out definitely is the objects of tests' now in progress. • * * Development work on the Leadville group of silyeiMead claims is going ahead steadjly and the pay shoot still continues. At present thsre is considerable ore ready for sfeipment, and plans are under way ; p construot a wagon road to the property, a distance of six miles up the Goat river from Kitchener. Work on the road will commence as soon as spring openjs up, and the road will fol'ow the west side of th© river, giving an easjy' grade all the way. * * • According to Prof. J. A, Allen, of Edmonton, who has been giving attention to the matjler for the past tWo years or sd, it will be known to the near future, when certain tests now under way are completed, whether or not iron ore deposi a in the fi\ cinity of Burmis have any commercial value. The investigations have been going on for some time and are now drawing to a close. It ls now thought that a deposit of magnatite near Burmis, in the Crow's Nes, may have possibilities. It ls ore from this point that to now being treated to determinate its metallurgical character. INVESTIGATE ALBERTA DEPOSITS OP IRON ORE production ,-jo tar this year is rapidly approaching the production at this time in 1918, a record year, when, in the face of a heavy demand, there was a surplus carried over. * So far this year the production has been about 464,331,000 tons.; a], the same time last year it was 405,344,- 000 tons, and in 1918, 505,021,000 toms. If present ratdi) of production are kept up, the production by the end of this year may equal ©r even evceed the 1918 figure, gj is believed at Washington. Throughout October and the "latter part of SeptEember, production ran) more than 12,000,000 tons a week for four successive weeks. EUROPEAN NATIONS ARE RUNNING INTO DEBT BEWARE, GIRLS! Mr. SJackpool O'Dey, the famous phrenologist of London, England, warns girls against marrying a man whose head is flat at the back. Such; a man has no fondness for home life, but findB all hisf pleasure at his clubs and outside the home./The man whose head is rounded is the home-builder. He has all the domestic virtues, andi will share his wife's worries and take an interest] inj his children. Other types to be avoided are: The free and easy young man. He is hail fellow well met with everybody. He will always talk more than work, and generally be short of money. The man who thinks only of making money. He will grudge his wife and children all but the barest necessities. The man who thinks he isi a martyr Bo circumstances. Many women marry this type of man! out of sympathy, and regret it all their lives. Some women seem to be ashamed to eat real food in a pubic dioing place. aln European countries with a view to making money out of these distres- re?ed people. III'During recent months, owing to approaching labor conditions in Canada, every effort has been made *.to discourage emigration from the British Isles, except in the case of persons going to relatives or unless they have ample means; to tide them over a considerable period. Quite recently 'he money qualification has been raised to $250 a head. In the face of this restriction the department cannot see its way clear to relax i.:a regulations ii\ favor of immigrants from Europe, many of whom are without means andi would be seeking immediate employment, thus aggravating a .situation that is daily growing worse. The offer of employment to these people is ntot considered sufficient in view M ■.he fact that there are now thousanas of people in Canada, including returned men, who are seeking employment." Hon. J. A. Calder, Minister of Immigration and Colonization, stated that the foregonig statement represented the condiition of affairs now sxistihg and ths at itude of the Government toward the problem. Mr. Cal- cler stated) that the whole subject was now under review, but he saw • UO/ie hope for abolishing the restrictions now in force. EDMONTON, Dec. 14.—It will be known in the near future, when certain iests now underway have been completed, whether or not Alberta has commercial iron deposits. Investigations that have been going ©n for some time past are at present drawing to a close, with tie. likely result that a report will be made against the existence of iron, in any considerable quantity except at one point. Deposits at Sheep creek, near Oko) | ok<, which were supposed to be im) portant, have proved valueless, it is stated by Prof. J. A. Alleni who has been giving attention to the matter during t|he past two fears but it is thought that a deposit of magnetite, oear Burmis, in the Crow's Nest, may have possibilities. It is ore from this point that is now being • tested to determine its metallurgical character. The stories of billions of tons of ore running to 29 per cent of metallic iron, which' have aotually been circulated and generally cjredited are I absolutely without foundation, says Dr. Allan), so far as the Sheep creek field id concerned. While th© prospect for an Alberta iron industry is not so bright, as it was hoped in some quarters it would be, it! is stated tha/t; there are a number of small deposits of bog iron, commonly known gd cohre. One sampe located last summer was found to contain high-grade material and is hoped to prove of some economic value. There is also some iron, known to exist in the Peace river country. This Is pig iron in a solid form, hnt if) depth has not been proven. LAND REGISTRY ACT To All Whom it May Concern He Lot 7 Map 589 Similkameen Division Yale District j WHEREAS proof of loss of certificate of title No. 24414A to Cecil E. Corbold and covering the above land 'ias been filed in this office. NOTICE is hereby given that* fit hhe expiration of one month from the lrst publication hereof, I shall issuo i dubplica'e of the said certificate it title unless in the meantime valid objection be made to me in writing. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Kamloops, B. C. this 10th day of December, A. D. 1920. H. V. CRAIG, 4 5-np District Regietrur. OPTIMISTIC ViEW OP THB COAL SITUATION The bituminous coal supply is outstripping the demand, for the production promised to reach new records ; and. prices continue dropping, Uni, ed States coal men and Government officials agree. Whil© a less optimistic view is taken of the ar^thracite .situation, the bjelief is exposed at Washington thajj it also will recover from the effects of the recent outlaw strike and right herself by the first of the year. Officials of the National Coal As sociationj, an organization of operators, (said the supply of biilaminous coal is steadily improving. Prices at the mines, they said, continued to drop, and there is no shortage except sporadic cases in scattered localities. In the American Wholesale Coal Association, it was said (he bituminous situationi is satisfactory in every way, and that prices continue to decline all along the line. The United States Geologioal Sur- very ©ited figures to show jfhat coal There are few inrdica) {lorn, of any improvement In the exchange conditions as between European countries and Canada and the United States according to the best advices re' celved at Ottawa. Detailed reports of the proceeding of the financial conference of the allied governments held in Brussels some time ago, at which Canada wa.^ represented by Hon. Hugh Guthrie, minister of Militia, give little indications of a betterment of monetary conditions in centinental countries. The startling fact was revealed in tbe public finance report submitted to the conference that three out of four nations represented at ;(he conference will have a budget deficit this year, which meanly that three quarters of the clviled world is not paying its way in the second year after the cessation of hostilities. It was also shown at the conference that >eleven out of the twelve European nations are this year .spending more than they are receiving iq revenue, the one exception beic<g Great Britain. This is a condition of affairs which m(ear^s a further decrease in the purchasing power of the continent, which Is not paying its way, and is still printing money for the purpose of spending more than "it has actually got. In ,liese circumstances, it is stated by financial experts, no surprise need be felt if the weakness of continental exchange is indefinitely continued. The effect of the continental coun trie^ spending more money will be to keep up the cost of living on the con- inent to the extent that the increase" in nominal purchasing^ power will not be offset by any increased production of purchasable commodities. Consequently, instead of the situation improving, exchanjges are likely to become adver.ie to Europe. ABOLISH FINANCIAL WORRY PROLONG YOUR LIFE A CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITY WILL DO IT Gives a larger return for life than is obtainable from any other form of investment with absolute security. Free from Dominion Income Tax. Any person resident or domiciled in Canada over the age of 5 may purchase, to begin at once, or at any later date desired, an Annuity of from $50 to $5,000, to be paid in monthly or quarterly instalments. Any two persons may purchase jointly. Employers may purchase for .their employees. Apply to your postmaster, or write, postage free, to S. T. Battedo, Superintendent of Annuities, Ottawa, for new booklet and other information required. Mention age last birthday. 1 JFIM SAYS ONLY TWO COUR8ES FACE ANY COUNTRY NOW Only two courses-*co-oepration with its fellows in maintaining peace, or isolation and the resultant drift toward inevitable wai<—present themv selves to eaoh nation in the world, Sir Auckland Geddes, the British Ambassador, declared in an address before the Chamber of Commerce of the 3tate of New York irif New York city, "There are only two possible paths before each nation a; a time of world change like this," the ambassador said. "It can co-operate with its fellows and, maintaining peace and fellowship between its life and i.jhem, devote its energies to the solution of i|js Internal problems. Alternatively, it can follow the path that Germany followed In the years before 1914, ihrow the blame for internal difficult ties upon the other nations of the world and drift toward war which some day will look and be asiaumed itp be inevitable. I know of no third road which any state cani travel." Asserting that invention was continually reducing the time-size of the world, Sirr Auckland asserted that "every day /that passed makes the insulation of national thought and the isolation of national eotivity more truly impossible. "The world waits for an answer to the question—are th© British-American con|&cts to be fair and freindly, even in trade rivalry and trade competition, or are they to be marked by suspicion, political jealausy and schemings to establish exclusive ecoa the first then the future is bvight. "There is no problem which in friendly co-operation we cannot ^solve. If it were v]o be the isec.md, 3adneas would "possess me," he said. The choice ls yours. Tho British Empire offers the United States friendship.?' COMMERCIAL CANDOR Disarmingly1 frank is the Dulufli caterer who says: "Luncheons at the Peacock Tea Rooms will make you feel like eating at home." Equally above board is the doctor in Fall Creek, Wis., who expresses the hope "that we may soonj form a personal acquaintance,which shall prove to be both pleasant and profitable to you and me." It were a pleasure to break a leg.—B, L. T. WHY DELAY! p We earri Evergtiing to keep pi Wari ail cweforiawe ELarge Assortment of Stanfleld Underwear, all weights. Mens' anl Boys' Mackinaws and Sweater Coats. - Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Rubbers from the heaviest to the lightest. C. WILLARSON & CO. Princeton's Exclusive Store for Men and Boys him.' | The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co.! I |p of Canada, Limited f I t OflRceb, Smelting »nd Refining Department | TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA I SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers ef 4tstd, Silver, Copper, Zinc and Led Ores' | TADAMAC BRAND PIG LRAD, BLUBSTONE, COPPER AND JMNC % SOCIETIES KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PRINOBTON LODOC No. BO Meet* 1st and 3rd Wed. at 8 p.m. in I.O.O.F. Hall VUltln* Brothers Welcome P, E. Rowlands, C. C. P. RusaELL, EL, R. 8. PRINCETON LOOOB I.O.O.P. No. si. Regular meeting*. 8 p m., Thursdays, Sojourning brethren welcome. Hall situate on cor Bridge St. and Vermilion Ave. Thomas Hoghbs, N, G. O. Willarson, R. 8. Excelsior L. O. L. No. 2102 Meets Fourth Tuesday at 8 p. m. in I. O. O. F. Hall. Visiting brethren welcome. R. Martin. WAM , PrincPion R. Mum, Secretary, Allenby. Great war Veterans JUStttailtt PrJnceten Branch DENTIST Dr. John D. Butler Howse Block .-City Transfer... GARDNER FflRRftR, Proo. Agent for Imperial QU General Trucking and Delivery Work Service Warranted Phone 64 Princeton - .'w.-v^oM*re iwnesMpe; Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday in each month, at S p. m., in tha Beard of Trade room. Visiting Comrades welcome, A. ADAMS, President P. a ROWLANDS, Sec. «#*«**«!«*«**«**««*«••* I Ray fair Ci I GRANT & ADAMS, Prop*. Hi j I CIGARS, TOBACCOS, PIPES AND CANDIES Jifcuey Service in Oonnwtion Calls attended to at all hours i Phone 54 I Box 289 I Ben Baker's Old Stand I ^^»<»»»»:fr»»»iB»»ii» »*!»»» * W. F. HAZZARD UNDERTAKER Harold Ave. > PRINCBTON « BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars, Tobaccos, Confeotioncry Fresh Roasted Peanuts and Popcorn BARBER SHOP HARRY EVAPJS, [Prop. $f*\ SINCE 11870 gI,7///# hHILO K,J30§?S?iCOUGHS PURE FOOD IN LIQUID FORI! PRINCETON BEER A beverage that promotes health and improves your appetite : : :• Princeton Brewfeg co. PRINCETON, B.C. QUR POLICY IS- Always "To Give More for the Same Money —or the Same for Less Money" :::::: R BURNS & CO. INSURANCE P. W. GREGORY AGRNT FOR Thb Forsmost Fire, I,ife, Accident and Inability Companies—Canadian, British and American. AK«nt for ALLISON SUBDIVISION TAILOR SHOP M. McCONNBLL, Prop. SUITS MADE TO ORDER Tailoring - Cleaning - Pressing ;t^^##fe THE PRINCETON STAR t1 I »tUm»»tttttttWUUUa I I f f j X fa POULTRY- when yon order, ft-of us, ia sur® ■oo be tender, sweet, and of the best qualty. It's just the same wl(h OUR MEATS. If we send you Meats, you know they will be Juicy, rich in nuvrment and the choicest cu Is. What shall we send you for tomorrow? VALLEY MEAT CO. TRY THIS ON YOUR FAVORITE BANKER L'JU-Ml i!l LH" «J.!JP.. -T- The VETERANS DAKIN & FERGU80N, Props. AVERY BLOCK SOFT DRINKS, AW. KIN08 VANCOUVER BEER Smokes all Descriptions Cigars, Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigarettes Come in and make yourself at Heme Cleanliness and Service our Specialty Princeton Garage L. W. MICKEL, Proprietor General repairs. Oaa and oils for slae. Storage Batteries overhauled and recharged. Agents for—Chevrolet Gars and Tracks, Studebaker Cars, federal Trucks, Allis-Ghalmers Tractors. SECOND HAND FORDS— Good second hand Ford cars and trucks, thoroughly overhauled, mp I Similkameen | I Hotel : : ♦SB I FAMOUS for good I 5 service j| COMFORTABLE ac- i j| commodations $ EXCELLENT meals | REASONABLE prices $ Hotel Princeton SWANSON & BROOMFIBLD §5f§j$:-- Proprietors HEABQUABTKS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS MB MINIM REN Modern Hotel—All the Comforts ; of a Home—Beautifully Furnished—Rooms with Hot and CoM Water and Steam Hent AUTO BUi rtBBTd ALL TRAINS CAPE IN CONNECTION jniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiii Tulameen Hotel PRINCBTON, B.C. Rates Moderate Service Unexcelled A, O. JOHNSON proprietor A man who did not appear to be too prosperous approached a tellers window in the Forjt Dearborn National Bank Saturday. "I want to borrow $10," he said. ' Three blocks north and ;.jw0 east," said the teller. You'll know the place by—" |j|j "I ain't kidding," said the man. "I want to borrow ten beans—bucks— clams; anjd I got these for security. The teller's eyes opened when he saw ten $1000 Liberty bonds. "RighiJ over there," he said, point ing to the sanctum reserved for vice- presidents amd stenographers. "Have a cigar," said Marous Jaco- bowsky, a vice-president. "What can I do for you?" pvp "I want to borrow $10," said the man, producing the bonds. Jacobowsky laughed. "All right," he said. "Give me one." "Nope," said the man. "You gotta ake 'em all. The official finally agreed and wrote a receipt. "Now what'af the idea?" the demanded. "I borrow $10 at 7 per cent," said the man,. "You keep my bonds and I come in and clip the coupons—you can't stop me, you know. My bonds are safe. "You're responsible and I save $10 a year, which I would pay for a safe* ty deposit vault, minus 70 cents which I pay a.4 in terest." "O-o-oh!" said Jacobowsky as the man left the bank. ft View of Sproat. Lake, Vancouver Island. NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT | SUMMERS * WARBLE, - Pnprldftrs 1" i':,r / y, .■..s'lfwiji's^marasb Try the Star Job Dept. DR. J. L. WILSON Sanipractlc Physician'' (Drugless) Specializes: Manual Manipulation; Specialist in Rheumatic infection; Paralysis; Organio Heart trouble; Nervousness; Chronic Stomach, Kidney and Liver trouble; Medicated Mlnirellzfed Vapor Baths; Electric Treatments. Rooms 3-4, Covert Block Phone 762 OROVILLE, WA8H. There will be from two to three million frozen carcasses of Imperial Government mutton, in stores in New Zealand and it is unlikely thapH this will all be shipped before April, 1921. The storage capacity of forty-five freezing works is 7,718,367 carcasses . of 60 pounds each, against 2,048,000 carcasses in 1913. Therefore, .sitorage capacity has increased to 376 for each 100 carcasses accommodated in 1913. There are 51 vessels in course of construction with a carrying capacity of 2,272,000 carcasses of 60 pounds, which added tp the -251 British refrigerated steamers gives a' total carrying capacity in the neighborhood of 25,- 000,000 carcasses of 60 pounds, which is equal to an increase of over 50 per cent as compared with 1913. fflET ■»*y»iw^^CT» TRY STAR BUSINESS LOCALS 'WUMLl "Truth," said one of tbe sages, "lives at the bottom of a well." She is also to be encountered in .the great eilent spaces. I met her on the pine- fringed shores of Sproat Lake, in the heart of Vancouver Island. Sbe sprang unannounced from the lips of a handsome dame of healthy appetites and vigorous mind. Think of the opdrtunities- and industries there are in this little beauty-spot of three hundred miles by eighty, al1. sea-girt and serene. Lumbering, pulp-making, mining, fishing, canning, poultry keeping, hog-raising, farming, fruit-growing, dairying, manufacturing. | There is a man here who makes cement and at the same time cultivates ,one of the lovelieag^ gardens on the American Continent, and another who grows flower seeds — nothing but flower ge^ds ... for the biggest seed merchants in the world. As tor play, it is manifold and unending. fiproat Lake is in tbe heart of tbe ls,a.'.d. roacbable at present, through some t-f the most romantic timbered country God ever made, only by auto, . though the steel 'rail from Port Al- be;n: is pushing ahead. & nuniress in moccasins and velveteens leceives you, revolver, jack- knir« ind cartridges slung about her saift F.nd her rifles hard by. This lady, -xho has a cultured mind as well as a stout heart and a brawny arm, shoors cougar before breakfast, pots bear In the forenoon, hunts deer before tea. and "before sundown traps bstver and rodents—all in their sea- ■son, of course, and when there are no sriic^s around. ||| (g> fust now she receives you in her uuuse^boat, on the southern shore. In a few moments you and your baggage speed over the still waters to a distant chalet, nestling' among the" hemlock and jack pines, and encircled by tents.. ~ Have you ever batned in the sweet waters drawn direct from surrounding hills ? Under the moon and the stars, when the velvety surface is perfect and unbroken, except by the plop of a jumping trout ? in the early dawn, when the sun puts his_ lips to the brim of his breakfast* bowl, and sucks up his ration of creamy mist ? In the late afternoon, when the heat makes every thirsty pore drink its fill as you plunge into the emerald depths ? Have you sat by the camp fire at night and. dreaming, watched the sparks fly upward ? No ? Then you have uever lived. One day we had a fish adventure. In outline, Sproat Lake is like tbe impress of a giant paw. The middle digit, Taylor Arm, runs up fourteen miles to the mouth. of the Taylor River. We packed a lunch-basket, -and, leaving the women.at home, set out early to fish this lonely inlet. We had a gay farewell1. Our wives came down to the beach to see we had everything aboard. Their faith in their husbands' skill with the rod was touching—and they were promised fish for next day's breakfast. Amid smiles and benedictions we were oft * Our tackle was wondrous. — the tackle of amateurs always is. We soaked to the waist in the chilly waters of Taylor River. We trolled with worms and spinners for fourteen miles. We cast on this side and we cast on that We cursed, we prayed. But between the whole bunch of us we had never a strike. never a bite. \ As the sun droppr-d the chalet hove in sight. On the beach awaiting us were two figures in white. We looked into each others' eyes . and groaned. "Hulloa! • Hulloa !"'|gg The cry came from a tiny cove. . Three fishermen, swarthy as Indian braves, beckoned us They bad tne most primitive tackle, a tangle of tin. cans and c lb thes lines. But in the bottom of their skiff lay a gleaming pile. "We are camping out." they cried, "and our catch will go bad on our hands. Would you care for a few m There was no ans.wer but a gulp. Four pairs of eager hands went out and soon five three-pounders and some smaller fry were snug in our basket. "Our luck Is good, but they'll be useful up at the chalet." we said. The white-clad figures had seen us now and were waving their welcome. We answered is kind and held aloft our string of beauties Fishermen never lie, and there was no need to begin. The fish just told their own tale. :f||| For three days ive were complimented and our advice was sought by every newcomer Then one evening a visitor arrived !;<- «§§ uneasily familiar. We we: e -J|if seated on the stoop. -^fSfcj illfefl "You remember oui living you those fish ■?" quoth tn- 'My boy has lost a finger-rin« ;:nn we wonder whether by any ,-nance it dropped into your boat when we were passing you over the fish." "For goodness sake!" exclaimed two women's voices in unison, as fout figures faded stealthily away JJ- US ?*&:£=£?Z**5s3&E3£2&miiZ??£^^ PR t^SSnrr^^£vSSSSS^SSSS3^^SSSSS:liSii:3^i HTh© Hub of the ISiinriilRarrieeri "jjbSb 0 \ COAL, LODE AND PLACE^MININQ Unex<^Ued Advantages for the Investor and Home Builder* Electric Light System, Water for Domestic Purposes and Good Fire Protection FVirio^tori Coal sand Land Co.,Ltd ■m "W ERNEST WATERMAN; ^^^^^^^^^^^g .-—ff^jnr*-. L- THE PRINCETON STAR HE2T i:.^WVJ''in^.«^niihiji;>f;irrn;ir» ,-,■■"111 i i(ii iH) ;nmwiii» .WffliJUMM4WJl«!»..,IIJJWJiUJUUiU.. i est Cut Price Sale! Princeton Ever Had SELLING OUT MY BUSINESS, SO THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF BRAND NEW GOODS MUST BE SACRIFICED AT RED TAG PRICES. M M M ^^^ FURNITURE BLANKETS ELECTRIC FIXTURES SUIT CASES AMMUNITION TRUNKS AUTO ACCESSORIES PILLOWS BLACKSMITH TOOLS MATTRESSES Jj Now is the time to get what you want at what you want to pay. You have had a long hard struggle with "old high cost of living," but you WON'T MEET HIM HERE. At a loss of hundreds of dollars we have driven him out. It's like finding money to attend this tale. 'Lines that we carry, that have been manufactured at the present high cost of raw material and wages, will NOT BE REDUCED IN PRICE for many moons at other stores. I am going out of business so must SACRIFICE AT ANY PRICE.jft Jt's to your advantage to read this announcement thoroughly. YOUR RAILWAY FARE TO TOWN REFUNDED if you spend $50 here. Dishes Ms&es Dishes MUST CLEAR OUT AT RED TAQ PRICE 7 piece China Berry Set Value $2.75. Red Tag price $1.55 7 piece Glass Berry Set Value $2eOO. Bed Tag price 1.15 Milk Jugs, value 75c. Red Tag price 40c. Everything in Aluminum 20 per cent. Off Full lines Tin and Enamel ware must go at Red Tag Price. BRASS BEDS SATIN FINISH Down to the Lowly Cot EXTRAORDINARY VALUES AT Red Tag Price Please the Children With Useful Gilts Sea Grass Chairs ' "AND Plain Rockers AT RED TAG PRICES Oil Floor Mop and Handle Resembles Illustration Value $1.- Red Tag Price 65c SPRINGS and ALL THE BEST BRANDS AT RED TAQ PRICES Full Size Mattresses Full Size Springs $6.95 up $3.55 up WONDERFUL VALUES IN BRAND New Furniture Red Tag Price SECOND HAND ALSO Beautiful Cabinet Phonograph, mahogany finish ■ 10 Records Value $185.00. RED TAG PRICE ONLY $125.00. Beautiful Fumed Oak Cabinet Phonograph and 7 Records Value $125.00. RED TAG PRICE ONLY $85.00. RAILWAY FARE REFUNDED to out of town customers spending $50 here. SALE STARTS DEC. 20 RUNS ALL WEEK fill/FN ItU/A V FDFF Real Hand Painted Pictures With UllLll AW/il 1KLL First Fear Rugs Sold. New $75 Bicycle with $4.50 electric light attached Red Tag Price $53.00 Dunlap Special Cases, 2S x 1£, ralue 3.50 1 $3.45 30-30 Winchester Cartridges .. .. Bed Tag Price $1.85 Neek Yokes Mm • - .... 1 .75 4 and 8 lb. Hammer Handle* .. " 1.00 Hammers, big rariety .. " ■. 25c up Wrenches, all kinds .. ,, . " 10c up *Wpo«9 Cut 8aw» .. .. .; I $3.00 up When you see the RED TAG it means exceptional values. Not enough space to detail the amazing money saving prices. Come early they won't last. A. I. WHIT PRINCETON, B.C A. C. VAN BUSKIRK, Sale Adjuster THE PRINCETON STAR, FRIDAY, DEC. 17,1920 OLIVER IS EXPECTED TO THROW OPEN SEAT 5jfe IN VICTORIA H. C. Hall Spoken of as Possible Government Nominee for Vacancy MRS, SMITH MAY BE MEMBER OF CABINET Narxow Government Majority in Provincial House Promises Interesting Session Victoria.—While Premier Oliver has not as yet made any announcement, it is taken for granted in local Liberal circfes that he will resign his Victoria seat, retaining his seat in the Delta riding. By his resignation a bye-elec tion will be necessary and Mr. Henry C. Hall, the defeated member of the Liberal ticket at the recent election will he the candidate. It is expected that the premier's resignation will take place early in the session and that the bye-election will be held at once. The premiei cannot sit for both ridings and should have but one vote in the House. At present the Liberal strength is 25 placed in the Liberal column. A speaker must he named which wilE bring the Liberal total in a division in the House to 24. To defer the by- election there would mean the cutting of the Liberal total to 23. The Con servatlv-e forces number 15 and the Independents 7, or a total of 22. While the government professes to be con fldent that at least three Independ ente will support it, these being Mr. Kenneth Duncan, of Cowichan; Majoi R. C. Burde, M. C, of Alberni, and Mr George S. Hanes, of North Vancouver, yet there is no certainty of that fact and the narrow working majority of the government forces give promise of some possible interesting situa- tions in .the House. The final election results will not be known until towards the end of the year. The tally of the absentee ballots, cannot, by reason of the pro visions of the new Election Act, be had until 21 days after the election This delay is designed to permit o: the distribution of the absentee bal kjts to the widely scattered sections of the province. Hats off to the Hon. Mrs. Mary ' Ellen Ralph Smith. fi^M True, there is no official announce ment forthcoming yet from Premiei Oliver as to just what <will be the ■personnel of his new cabinet, and i: appears likely that the premier wil retain most, if not all, his old col leagues to form the roster of the neu administration. Buti it would appear that the pre diction so generally voiced during th< recent campaign in Vancouver tha Mrs. Smith would be slated for cab Inet rank, will be converted int fact. That is the rumor that haj come down from the Mainland. Mrs. Smith made a remarkable rui in the Vancouver fight. She headec the poll by such a remarkable dis tance over her fellow Liberal running <mates and was shown to so emphat ically have received the endorsatior of the women electors of that city that it is only fitting that she shouh receive some mark of distinction a; testimony of her popularity anc1 strength as a Liberal supporter, anc as a Liberal tribute to the women o; the province. All the former cabinet mertiDere were returned, though some of then made the grade only by the narrowest of. margins and, then, only because of the third candidate in the field, a third entry which the Conservativef are unkind enough to suggest wa: planned with the intent of saving the political skins of the ministers. How ever that may be, Mrs. Smith is thc- hero—or heroine—of the hour, and that some recognition shall A>e giver to her is the wish of her friends. Assuming that all. the former cab inet members are again named by Premier Oliver, there remains Only the organization of a new portfolio or the granting of Mrs. Smith of some position formerly held by one of the ministers. Premier Oliver had occu pied the portfolio of Minister of Rail ways and has also presided over the deliberations of the cabinet as president of the council. G-ossip has it that Mrs. Smith is billed for the latter position, but in that event there would have to be some other changes, for Premier Oliver i's drawing his $7,500 as Premiei and president of the council and getting nothing, for the portfolio of Min ister.of Railways. An amendment tc the Constitution Act would appear to be necessary unless some other mem ber of the cabinet dropped out and the premier took oyer direction oi that particular portfolio. Hon. Dr. King, Minister- of EPublic Works, is not yet definitely returned ih Cranbrook. True, he had a majority of fourteen over his Conservative opponent, Mr. Thomas Caven, but the absentee vote might easily change the standing. Then too, rumor has been busy for some time past to the effect that Hon. J. D. MacLean would prefer to retire from active political life and-that, perhaps, he would accept the position of superintendent of the Essondale Mental Hospital formerly held by the late Colonel Dougherty. "A.new speaker must also be select-' ed for the fifteenth Legislature of British Columbia, as Hon. John Keen who held that high office |g the last Parliament, went down to^Jefeat in Kaslo, where he was beateffTby Col. Lister, Conservative. Mr. A. M. Man- son, Liberal member-elect forVpmin- eca, was Deputy "Speaker in the last Parliament, but he is a young man and it is deemed advisable to give "the office to one of more mature years. The results as returned in the recent Provincial election in the province are most certain to be changed in at least two of the ridings accord ing to the following despatch from Vancouver, which says: 3JP3S "Belated returns from the remain ing polls in Atlin give B. Kergin, Lib eral, a lead' of 77. The totals are: Kergin, 308; Ross, Conservative, 212; Casey, Independent, I3J. The parties A MAN'S IDEAL WOMAN She must be beautiful, preferably tall and Blender, though an occasional man leans to what was once called the "pocket Venus," and is now spoken of in the vernacular as the "cuddle pup" size. No matter what her height or weight, however, she must have a peaches-and-cream complexion, Cinderella feet, large ox-like eyes, and hair that curls. Furthermore, the beauty of a man's ideal woman must be of the adamantine kind that can stand the kicks and cuffs of fate without getting its paint scratched off, or being- dented For the ideal woman never gvJbws scrawny or fat. Her hair never gets grizzled or thin. She naver grows ojd, for she has not only tasted the waters of the fountain of Perpetual Youth—she has pickled herself in them. E?ill A man's ideal woman is always exquisitely dressed in soft filmy things of delicate, pastel shades and her hah is*waved and curled in that artlessly artful way that only require a couple of hours to do, if you are a quick worker. A man may be a tightwad who howls with agony as if she hac; gotten his life blood, every time hit wife strikes him for a hand-me-down frock, but none the less his dreatr. woman is always clothed in Paris ere ations. ?g| He may expect his wife to cook and scrub, and wash and tend baby, but he never looks at her bungalow apron and work-roughened hands with >ut thinking how different she is fron his ideal, and that somehow, a womai >ught to be able to be a good cook and look like a lady love at the same time. A man's ideal woman is the cling :ng j vine. She is as spineless as a moe string, and all that she asks oi her husband is to be permitted tc riling to him, echo all of his opinions md have no mind of her own what ever, lllp But she must be able to- reverse roles and become the sturdy oak i aecessary demands a helpful, ener ^etiEc, capable woman in the family llso, the clinging vine, even in he' impest moments, must have decisior f character enough to deal with i- Eamily of self-willed children and fight ;>r6fiteering tradesmen to a stand still. In a word, a man's ideal woman if i flowering vine which festoons itsel. ^racefully about him In public, and x> calls attention to his strength while in private he expects it not only tc itand alone and avoid becoming a bur den upon him, but to prop him up. In intelligence a man's ideal womai ■knows just a little less than he does She follows at his heels like a dor md devours hungrily and gratefulh. whatever bones of his thoughts he throws to her. And she gazes reve: sntly up into his eyes and takes he: ues fr<Jm his looks, convinced that h'. s the real fountain of all wisdom. No man can ever imagine himse! •narrying a woman who is clevere: han he is, or has better judgment, o vho.. is more widely informed and i learer thinker. Very often he doe? .but this is only when the woman is s; mpernationally clever that she know mough to conceal from him hov. olever she is. A man's, ideal woman is always ; domestic creature whose dearest am lition is to make the prize angel too- n her community. She may have >een a society butterfly, or a fashion date or a successful professional oi business woman, but a man never /isions her, in his mind's eye, as con inulng to take any interest aftei narriage in the thing that was hei vhole interest before marriage. His ideal woman joyfully gives u£ everything for the privilege of cook ing things the Way he likes them md would rather turn out a batch it bread such as his mother used tc nake than write a sixth best sellei or pull off a big financial deal. But while she spends her life in the kitchen, she n^ver smells of thr cook stove, nor does her conversatioi run to recipes and the price of butch ars' meat. And, somehow, in the e? Eablishanent presided over by the idea: woman there are no bills to mar the sweet serenity of domestic life. Perhaps clothes grow on the back it the ideal woman as feathers dc in hens. Perhaps the ideal woman it a conjurer who can, wave a magic vand over the range and produce a luxurious meal out of thin air. At iny rate, the woman a man sees in he smooke of - his pipe never, never says: "John, the grocer says-that if "ou don't pay," etc., etc. The ideal woman is never sick, nor nervous, nor frazzled, worn out, and jross. She can'be up all night walk- En g a sick baby, and appear sweet and 3&iling and radiantly good-natured at ireakfast and look as fresh and spic trid span as the stenographer who is waiting for a man in his office. Bu' •!%}• ideal woman knows by' tuition vhen a man's stomach is out of order, ■nd he is dyspeptic and grouchy; and ?he can distinguish between temper md nerves, and instead of getting angry when he behaves like a spoilt baby she kisses and coddles him and hurries up the dinner. The ideal wife is an adoring worshipper who never gets jealous. She -B?abslave who hugs her claims. She jrfves her husband freedom to wander tux stays home herself. And she i? ■.he champion forgiver of the universe: A Luxury Perhaps Lawyer—"I wish now to tax your memory—" Witness—"Good heavens! Has it ceftne to that?" A Sharp He (gayly)—"I'm continually bEteak- ing into song." She Cs^*.east:rallyN— "G'e* tbe key and you 'won't have to, break in." chus stand: Liberals, 25; Conservatives, 15; Independents and Labor, 7. Count of thev> absentee vote may :hiange this standing. Supporters ot Tliomas D. Caven",-. Conservative, fn Cranbrook riding, are .confident that '.he absentee vote will "Wipe out Hon Dr. J.^H^King^s lead of 14 and elect. Caven ;;E aSd friends of Ros"s, Censer-' valiive, in Atlin, predict his ultimate success there," Wz Yukon, Y. T.—With the discovery of large, silver areas in the vicinity of Keno Hill, the Yukon is entering upon a new industrial era, is the statement made by Dr. Thompson, M. P. for that diserict, who has been on an extended tour in that territoy. He says that the new silver find will take the place of the gold which first put the Yukon on the map. Victoria, B. C.—To keep the money of the people in this province and to assist dependents, the British Columbia government will establish a provincial bank, according to the announcement made by Hon. John Hart, Minister of Finance. Another feature of the policy is the proposal to establish a capital reserve fund, in which aH monies derived from tne sale of natural resources will be placed. This capital fund would never be impaired, but loaned out on interest for* the development of British Columbia. Vancouver, B.C.1—In order to emphasize the food value of the cheaper grades of salmon, such as pinks and chums in the United Kingdom and in other European countries, the salmon canning interests of British Columbia are sending Colonel F. H. Cunningham, Chief Inspector of Dominion Fisheries for British Columbia, there on a lecture tour. It is proposed to use moving pictures of the various phases of the canning industry along with the lecture. Vancouver, B. C.—It is definitely announced that the steamer "Oridono Maru," after a dispute over charter rights of the Japanese, will go into Barclay Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island and load a thousand tons of herring direct for Japan. This is the first time that a ship has called there in 35 years. Hitherto all fish from Barclay Sound has been brought to Victoria and Vancouver for transshipment to the deep sea ships. It is 3stimated that 25,000 tons of herring will be shipped to Japan this season. Vancouver, B. C.—In order to establish cold storage facilities as close as possible to the actual fishing area, the Hardy Bay Cold Storage and Fish Company, Limited, are building a plant at Hardy Bay at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. This plant will be closer to the halibut banks than any other cold storage fish plant, and fish: ermen will be able to obtain ice and bait there. Ottawa, Ont.—It is reported that the automobile registrations in Canada in 1919 aggregated 341,396—practllcally five.times the number in 1914. Ontario showed the greatest actual increase (113,080 more registrations), while Prince Edward Island, made the larg- 3st proportionate growth in registrations (3.019 per cent.) Received a Divorce Kelowna.—At the Court of Assize it Vernon on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas 3arrett, returned soldier, Kelowna, was granted a divorce from his, wife, Ats. Alice Jane Barrett, on the ground ii misconduct with Mr. A. E. Cox, of Kelowna. The case was undefended, md an order for costs was made against the co-respondent. Any One Would Do "My dear Miss Billsmore," sadly vrote youn.fr Hankinson, "I return lerewith your kind note, in which you tccept my offer of marriage. You vill observe that it begins 'Dear Gteorge.' I do not Eknow . who the George is, but my name, as you know, s William." Trains Run Earlier Vernon.—It is reported that, with ihe termination of the fruit traffic, it :s now possible to despatch the C.P.R. j:rain from the Landing much sooner after the arrival of the boat than dur- ;ng the fruit season, and that a change has been made in the schedule so that the train now leaves at 2 o'clock. This will be very much appreciated by those going to Vernon and the North, as in the past they have been com- pell de to wait until 3 o'clock, or take a none too pleasant jitney ride over a very much cut-up road. - Edmonton, Alta.—Drillers of the provincial government have definitely established the existence of an extensive field of high grade salt at Fort McMurray. It will be necessary to sink another well to get the full advantage of the discovery,* but the strike justifies efforts toward the development of the salt field.- Calgar.y; Alta.—The United Grain Growers, Limited, shareholders at the annual meeting, authorized the directors to increase the borrowing power? of the company from twelve to fifteen million dollars. New Mounted Unit Vernon.^srThe Vernon News announces that the name of the new 'mounted militia unit for the Okanagan, es tablished to succeed the pre-war 30th B. C. Horse, has been changed from the C. Et F. designation of the 2nd I M. R., whose tradEEkns of service n wiU perpetuate, to that of the Fir^t British Columbia Mounted Rifles. The establishment of the new unit is 360 of all ranks, composed of headquarters; staff at Vernon and- 104 of all rank.V in each of the three squadrons to be formed at Vernon, Enderby and Kelowna respectively. A number of of ficers and men of the 2nd C. AI. R and other C. E. F. units have already joi | ed the militia organization. May Sue Municipality Summerland.—That he iitends taking a dispute with the municipal council to court, was the statement made recently by Mr. A. W. E. Fawkes, W- cently^Bmployed by the Municipality of Summerland as engineer. Mr Fawkes entered into an agreemen with the municipality to do certai" work in the way of making plans o completing plans that remained u i- fihished when his contract. with th - municipality as engineer in ^charge o construction terminated last June., and he was to be paid the" sum of'^S-''*''- for the extra work undertaken by him which work was defined by a reso lution .of theE council.. Approval—oi the plans, when_ compleJted, rested primaBtjly with' CEcvun. Kirk/ chairm$l|. of -the -water committee, and he has; on several. oocasiqjiEgs. when, the maitet has . been i before "the council, recommended that the plans be not accepted,. Oh the ground that they had not A PARADISE FOR SKI-MEN .Preparations are already being made for the annual carnival to be held at Banff amidst the glories of the Canadian Pacific Rockies. Banff 'is ideally situated for winter sports and this season the dates have been fixed from January 29th to February 5th inclusive. The Secretary writes that the programme is to be considerably extended. He says : "Our^Ski Hill has now been com-' pleted in accordance with the suggestions" made by the world's champion, Anders Haugen of Brooten, Minn., and we are confident that a new world's record will be established on our Hill this Carnival. We have decided to offer a substantial cash prize to the man who can beat the present world's record and to supplement this cash prize with a further prize of $10.00 for every foot or portion of a foot by which the record is broken on our hill. We will also follow the same principle in connection with the amateur championship only in that case the Inducement or reward will be in the shape of an especially attractive prize. We have at the present time four different jumps so that we will be in a position to stage competitions In all classes of this very spectacular and hair-raising sport. "We expect that ladies hockey will be a very important factor in our sports this season. We have already been advised that the ladies of Vancouver under the leadership of Mr.-Frank Patrick, of professional hockey fame, expect to compete. The Regents, the Champions of Western Canada, of Calgary, the Patricias also of Calgary, a team from Edmonton, & team from Vulcan, Alberta, and «*erbapa teariis from VlnniDee and W xsss VI m 1. Where falls are good fun. 2. Ottawa are all expected to bo on hand and compete with Vancouver and Ottawa for the Championship of Canada, A very elaborate trophy together with ten very attractive and costly prizes will in all' probability be announced a little later in connection with this event. "An ice palace will be constructed on a basis far more extensive than anything heretofore attempted and the resident engineer of the Dominion Government is now at work preparing the plans for same. We expect this palace • when illuminated will, be a view that will long live in the memories cf those who will be fortunate enough to visit us and see it. The palace will be stormed at different times during the Carnival by representatives of all the different sports indulgedv in, and it is ex- nected that the fire works diSDlav Ski-lng in the Canadian Eockies. on these occasions will be most interesting. "Special attention will again be given to art and fancy skating and competition in these items on our programme promise to be very interesting. The Connaught Skating Club of- Vancouver with a membership of almost three hundred, has written saying that the Club will be well represented and if we could be assured of some entries from Eastern'Canada and the States together with the a,ssured entries we will have from Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon thi» feature of our programme would be one of the biggest events ever attempted in Canada. Application will be made to the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada to have all these contests representative of the Canadian Cham- nlnnshix» " What Yonge Street Station,Means to Toronto prove of real importance. But everything In the way of civic development that has since transpired haw demonstrated the splendid foresight of those officials who discerned the Coming pivotal importance of the location. Pivotal it assuredly is, for it lies at what is as near to being the centre of the present city, as any available point. People who complain-of the lack ©f proper'facilities for passenger traffic on the Esplanade, and who groan at the antiquated character bf Vhe Union Station, overlook'the fact that three miles away, at a point much more accessable to most parts of Toronto, lies the most modern and best equipped passenger station in central Canada. This is not an exaggeration, as any man > accustomed to travel, who has made its acquaintance, can testify. The Union Station is a habit and humanity is wedded to habits; but it is inevitable that as time goes on, the public will learn to make greater and greater use of a newer and admirable facility. course goes without saying that fo* the resident of North Toronto proper,—clustering along Yonge St. for many miles,—the station is essential, since it cuts the district between his home and his point of arrival and departure in half. Needless to add the people of the nearby and ever widening Rosedale district are coming to find it indispensable. Everyone living in the beautiful homes in the avenues that" radiate from Government House has attractive transportation facilities almost at his doors. It now takes him ten or fifteen minutes to catch a train* where it formerly took him an hour, in the long journey to the Union Station. It must also be born in mind that conditions will be much improved for-most of the residential districts alluded to within a year, when the Civic Car- Lines and tha Toronto Railway Company are consolidated into one system. Then, for instance, the prospective traveller living at Oakwood or York Mills will be able to take a street car and get to the Yonge St. station on one H 'Efl^lslll m$ The public is ao accustomed to taking things for granted that it is doubtful whether many Torontonians realize how great a-boon was conferred on the city when the Canadian Pacific Railway built its Yonge Street Station. This edifice is commonly known as the North Toronto Station, but the boundaries of the city extend so far north of its site, as to make such an appellation a misnomer. As nearly everyone is aware it lies on the East sideCof Yonge St., about half a mile nor$h of the Bloor street intersection, adjacent to a subway which links upi the business section of old Yonge! St., with the vast residental districts' lying to the north. For idany years a small station, chiefly devoted lo freight business, lay on the other side of Yonge St., and dated from the acquirement" of the old Ontario and Quebec railway by the C.P.R. Until a comparatively recent period the old station stood •within a stone's throw of the city limits.; and from a public standpoint the location was iregarded as negligible., ,W.hep „a.(.fjew .years ago: the C.P.R. decided to build a first-class modern* pSsSenger sWti'on at/ this point, there- were those who"we>e rtijllv doubtful, whether r U w<Md The growing impc'ta^ce of the Yonge street station is due to the fact that it lies exactly midway -between two great thoroughfares, row equipped with street car services, that bisect Toronto from East to West.' The completion of the Bloor St. viaduct brought with it the developments of a trolley line connecting the Humber valley on the West with suburban districts miles to the East of Yonge St. For everyone living near to Bloor St. in either- direction the C.P.R.'s northern ter- minar is more easy of access than the Union Station. The very circumstances which have made the Yonge-Bloor street car intersection the-most important in Toronto for fthe longest period of the day, contribute to its ever-growing importance. To the north lies the St. Glair Ave. car route which taps great residential districts, whose recent growth has been a civic phenomenon,. The resident of far away Oakwood who desires .to go to Montreal or Ottawa finds the Yonge St. station 'a boon; and the same is true of the residents of the nearer "Hill" district, and the growing congery of homes on St: Clair Ave. East. It of i ■ &M IS iH car ticket and without change of cats. So far no mention has been made of the accessabiiity of this station to those living in the older parts of Toronto south of Bloor St., who have long been content to be served by the Union Station inadequate though it be. A little examination of the civic map and the street car routes will show that even for them the northern establishment is the more" convenient. Only force of habit has delayed a full realization of this. Eve*ry force of civic growth is tending to increase the importance oi the site from the standpoint of service and it is obvious that the time >is not far distant when the present excellent facilities will have to be extended. Realization of the inestimable advantages of the station came-to a good many people during the races at Thorncliffe Park this past summer. Thousands who had never used it before, and hardly knew of its existence were astonished at its' convenient modern character: The trend of retail business has been steadily northward, and a great manufacturing district ii growing up all along the railway tracks that are its outlets. been ""Completed-.- in ■ aceoiia1fnce'',,^l£l|i: the resolution above referred I to. When Mr. Fawkes began his work oa ttie pjajjs and specifications, he askeji—-a»ad - wa«~g4ven-'««¥**H»ssioa*»tQ, take the plans from the office to his home where, he stated, he could work to better advantage. Mr. Fawkes ha,s sjnee refused to give the municipality possession of the plans, stating that he would hold them until the^cUeqtjQ for $500 was forthcoming. Dec. 17,1920 THE PRINCETON STAR 8 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS SUITABLE FOR MOTHER OR 81STER—Thermos Bottles, Stationery, Sponge Bags, Fountain Pens Chocolates, Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Soaps, Facel Powders and Combs. SUITABLE FOR DAD OR BROTHER—Safe,ty Razors, Shaving Brushes, Hair Brushes, Fountain Pens, Thermos Bottles, Cigarettes. And for the Kiddies, all kinds of toys and Candies, the kind sold by— Che Jprinceton flfoarmacy Phonee 69. Donald J. Buckley, Registered Druggist ! t i DO NOT BUY- UNTIL GETTING OUR PRICES I WE SELL - I At Lowest Prices goods can be sold for. I MEN'S and BOYS' MACKINAW COATS || Boys' Mackinaw Suits A good line of Men's, Ladies' and Childs' Hosiery RUBBERS—And all kinds of Winter Goods. Liberal Discount for Spot Cash. i THOMAS BROS., 5?. Clearance sale oi Christmas Goods Toy Books, Alburns, Scrap Books, Games, Dolls, Toys, Christmas Cards, Tags and Seals and hand painted China. We are clearing these goods out at greatly reduced Prices. See our Toy Books— best Values in the Town. Almstrom's New Store Britton am. raSS* Silk Shirt Squad and the Modern Spenders Will Do Well to See "Vanity" ] Theme ef CfcWW* 0)r«me te Be Presented Here Soon, la Modem Sin ef JSKtrevegenee—Has Vital end Timely Message. - j " s: =sc Clifton P. Mallory, who heads the Mallory Players Company, is spg with phenomenal success this season in his lyceum offering of the power: play "Vanity." "Vanity" Is given with artistic stage settings and Mr. Mallory has chose-. cast of especial dramatic abilities to properly present this great drama, "i theme of "Vanity" is the modern sin of extravagance. It has all the elame of the great play—sentiment, drama, and plenty of humor, and the Htoi-% pure, sweet and-wholesome. "Vanity" presents a vital message. It is tyiii.es a lyceum play, written for lyceum audiences, and will prove to be a real ->\-. for ^tliis community. Will appear in the ODDFELLOWS HALL, on THURSDAY, DEC. 23 Under Auspices of Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Tickets: Adults $1.00, children 50c. To commence a,t 8:15 sharp I MILK I CREAM THE C.&E. DAIRY CO. Props. Chapmandc. Fleming Having recently trebled our herd of Milk Cows we aer now in a position to fill all orders. Quality and Cleanliness. Guaranteed. ORDERS TAKEN FOR GOOD DRY WOOD Box 298 Prompt Delivery J. NATHAN WHOLESALE & RETAIL TOBACCONIST CIGARS CANDIES CIGARE'lTES PIPES MAGAZINES J. NATHAN Mounted Unit For British Columbia Change Designation of Second C. pi R's to British Columbia Mounted Rifles VERNON—A ba (talion of the Cana- Uan Expiditionary Force which has to its credit two Victoria Crosses, five Distinguished Servic Orders and three bars, thirty-four Military Crosses and four bars, twenty-two Dstinguished ConducJ Medals, one hundred and thirty Military Medals and six bars, two Meritorious Service Medals, nine French Croix de Guerre, four Belgian Croix de Guerre, four Russian Crosses of St. George, twenty mention in dispatchers is surely worthy of perpetuation in the military esi^ablishment of the Dominion of Canada. This Is the fine record of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, besides which glorious achievement is the undying name and fame of no fewer than thirty-nine o/i fleers and six hundred and sixty noncommissioned officers and men killed or died of their wounds in the grea,t war. Throughout that ardous campaign the number of missing or made prisoners of war very eloquetly stands at the low figure of four. It Ib 'the pround privilege of the returned men of the battalion to rejoin the colors of the 2nd C.M.R. whose designation in the new orde» of the defence of Carjada has been slightly changed to that of the 1st British Columbia Mounted RifEJes. This a grea^ many of officers and men of the 2nd C.M.R. have already done. From a battalion of infantry the reestablished reglmenjt is now mounted rifles as its earlier purpose on mobilization was expected to be. There will be three squadrons, one quartered in Vernon, one at Enderby and a third a; Kelowna. The recruiting establishment is 360, or 104 men to each squad ron. Recruiting for the Vernon squadron is proceedingly famously. The terms of enlistment are for a period of three years, a certain, amount of instructional drill in the off season, ten or fourteen days in camp at a period between seeding and haying operations. Reports from - EEdderby and Kelowna are satisfactory. Equipment has arrived, consisting, of khaki field service uniform for mounted troops and an issue of rifles is expected shortly. Rifle pracjtice will be held at a mini- ture range during Ihe winter months. Signalers are already parading every night for instruction;J^ e^^P Raising Rabbits for Profit On this continent, -the rearing of rabbits is mostly, in the hands of fanciers and people who keep them merely as pets. In, Europe, however, rabbits form an important item of the food supply. In North America, owing fp prejudice, dressed rabbit only brings about half the price of chicken. Rabbit fur is als|o low in pTice. Al- through certain breeds of rabbits, e.g., the so* called Siberian hare, produce a fur whiich 1b quite handsome, only very low prices are obtainable as> compared with the price paid for the fur of the muskra; $ etc. In New Zealand and Austrailia, wild rabbits, wheih were formerly a pest are now a source of profit. At pres ent prices, a hunter and trapper, with a good dog, can) make from $20 to $40 a day. In 1919, New Zealand alone exported 14,153,982 rabbftfskins, valued at $3,734,289, as comparj&d wilrjh 7,854,- 152 skins valued at $1,458 jife, in 1918, Most of the skins were shipped to the United States). In addition^ J.372,- 869 frozen rabbits were exported to European countries for food, valued a/.J: $235,270. Some landowners find that rabbits are more profitable than sheep. Winter skins have sold as high as $2.15 a pound. Canadians who raise rabbits In, captivity, thus have to face competition, from Austrailia and New Zealand. RabbtEM-earing in this country may "develop: (1) By supplying choice fresh meat and skins of extra fine quality; (2) by merely raising enough for domestic use and disposing of the s|kins for what they will bring. They can be raised in the backyards with less trouble and expense than are re quired by chickens. Rabbits must have only clean food. They thrive best on clover, alfalfa, dandelion, oat and wheat straw, carrots and hay. They may also be given such weeds^as coltsfoot, couch grass, shepherd's purse, vetches and plaintain. Fresh water should be available at all times. In winter they may be given mashes of oa,tjmeal, barley meal, etc., with milk, fed warm, and potato peelings, boiled isjoft. Young rabbits, under two weeks old, should be kept from green food, grain or roots. 1111111 Hutches are simply well-fitting boxes, closed top and hot jOm, both ends and back, anid having two doors in front. One of-these will be a wire- covered door, the other of wood, the latter opening into the sleeping chamber, which c|hould be partitioned off from ihe other portion. A smmoth 7/ound hole 1n the partition will allow the rabbbits ingress and egress. The dimensions of the hutch will vary with the size of and number of rabbits but should have not less than. 12 square feejt of floor space and a height of 2 feet.—Conservation. Land Synopsis of Minimum price of first-class land reduced to $5 an acre; second-class to $2.50 an acre. Pre-emption now confined to surveyed lands only. Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes and which is non-timber land. Partnership pre-emptions abolished, but parties of not more than four may arrange for adjacent pre-emptions with Joint residence, but each making necessary Improvements on respective claims. ^stll Pre-emptors must occupy claims for five years and make improvements to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivation of at least 5 acres, before receiving Crown Grant. Where pre-emptor in occupation not less than 3 years, and has made proportionate improvements, he may, because of ill-health, or other cause, be granted intermediate certificate of improvement and transfer his claim. Records without permanent residence may be issued, provided applicant makes improvements to extent of $800 per annum and records same each year. Failure to make improvements or record same will operate as forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained in less than 6 years, and improvements of $10.00 per acre, including 5 acres cleared and cultivated, and residence of at least 2 years are required. Pre-emptor holding Crown grant may record another pre-emption, if he requires land in conjunction with his farm, without actual occupation, provided statutory improvements made and residence maintained on Crown granted land. Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesites; title to be obtained after fulfilling residential and improvement conditions. For grazing and industrial purposes areas exceeding 640 acres may be leased by one person or company. Mill, factory or industrial sites on timber land not exceeding 40 acres may be purchased; conditions include payment of stumpage., Natural hay meadows inaccessible by existing roads may be purchased conditional upon construction of a road to them. Rebate of one-half of cost of road, not exceeding half of purchase price, is made. GRANTS PRE-EMPTORS' FREE ACT. The scope of this Act is enlarged to include all persons joining and serving with His Majesty's Forces. The time within which the heirs or devisees of a deceased pre-emptor may apply for title under this Act is extended from for one year from the death of such person, as formerly, until one year after the conclusion of the present war. This privilege is also made retroactive. No fees relating to pre-emptions are due or payable by soldiers on preemptions recorded after June 26, 191* Taxes are remitted for five vears. Provision for return of moneys accrued, due and been paid since August 4, 1914, on account of payments, fees or taxes on soldiers' pre-emptions. Interest on agreements to purchase town or city lots held by members of Allied Forces, or dependents, acquired direct or indirect, remitted from enlistment to March 31. 1M0. - SUB-PURCHASERS OF CROWN Pfjsfl LANDS. Provision made for issuance of Crown grants to sub-purchasers of Crown Lands, acquiring rights from purchasers who failed to complete purchase, involving forfeiture, on fulfillment of conditions of purchase, interest and taxes. Where sub-purchasers do not claim whole of original parcel, purchase price due and taxes maj be distributed proportionately over whole area. Applications must be made by May 1, 1920. GRAZING. Grazing Act, 1919, for systematic development of livestock industry provides for grazing districts and range administration under Commissioner. Annual grazing permits issued based on numbers ranged; priority for established owners. Stock-owners may form Associations for range management. Free, or partially free, permits for settlers, campers or travellers, up to ten head.. Kettle Valley Time Table Via. tne Coquihalla Route Eastbond—Leave Vancouver at 7:15 p. m. daily, arriving at Princeton 3:56 a. m., and Nelson at 10:45 p. m. Westbouud—Leaving Nelson 9:05 p. m», arriving at Princeton 3:15 p. m., and Vancouver 11:15 o'clock p. m. Y01 SHOULDN'T DELAY THE PURCHASE OF A FORD CAR ANOTHER YEAR If you look back over th s year's work you will be able to see how many hours a day a Ford Car would lhave saved you. Many costly delays would have been avoided. L t BURR, Princeton X i F. ANDERSON , . GENERAL:|| . TRUCKING | Phone 65 1 Princeton | sr A Good Investment TPHE money you save earns interest A when deposited in our Savings Department, and both principal and interest are safe and can be obtained whenever required. Open an account to-day. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE AA Princeton Branch - H. C. B. Lucas, Manager *9J>+++999f.9999.+ ♦♦•♦♦♦*<•**♦••♦•♦*****••* For McCIary's Ranges and Heaters and Everything in Hardware try— W. B. EWART - i Hardware 1 ■ Jr* YOU CAN'T TALK! The Meal is TOO TEMPTING j You just Have to Eat. That is why you should come to the— Princeton Cafef t. bromheib, preprieiw i I Christmas Toys A new iine of Toys and Suitable Gifts for the Christmas Season. Something for everyone. Call and see our Display before buying elsewhere. F. P. COOK ESTATE PRINCETON AND COALMONT ■iiiiiiiMfiiiiiiiiM | SEWING MACHINES—PIANOS jl "Singer", machines on easy terms or liberal disoount for cash— g we take old machines in exchange or buy them for cash. If you §j have a machine to sell write to me, am in Princeton every month. Best prices on pianos. Sewing Machines Repaired X. O. UVAINI^ESS - Penticton, B.C. iPBiiimimiitii We are Prepared and Eager to supply Your Chrisimas Purchases in the line of DRESSING CASES—IVORY INDIVIDUAL IVORY AND AND EBONY EBONY TOILET ARTICLE3 MIRRORS, MANICURE SETS Latest Copyright Fiction FANCY PERFUMES CUT'CLASS AND CHINA TOY AND PICTURE BOOK8 BRAS3WARE, GAMES Paper Garlands and Bells LEATHER NOVELTIES HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES CHRISTMAS PAPETERIE8 XMAS TREE DEC0RATI0N8 Our prices of taxable articles—Ivory, Ebony, China, Leather and Cut Glass include) the Luxury Tax where It applies. Princeton Drug & Book Store *--""' mi. un Hi.i n i.n —r- riODEL Livery Stable SAuto fiarage PRINCETON, B. C. Freight and Passenger Transportation STAGE MEETS ALL TRAINS W. S. GARRISON PRINCETON TTJLAMEEN Try the Star Job Dept. PERCY W, GREGORY Assoc. Mem. Can. Soc. C.B. CIVIL ENGINEER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA '£ft: LAND SURVEYOR PRINCBTON, B.C.
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