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(it will scare yooi out of your wits)—The Self Serve Cigarette Case (a little bird picks the fag up for you — nothing screwy about this—Mae West's Perplexity— (description barred)—The Liquid Cigar (not for you young squirts)—The Wonder Box (holy snakes!) — The Mysterious Pencil (why won't it writeS)—The Smallest Receiving Set in the World—and a host of other tricks and catches that are the pickets you ever saw. Also a good line of serious gifts. Look 'em over. WILSON & LESSARD POOL—HOT DOGS—NOVELTIES Phoenix Ski Club Was The First In Canada A Grand Forks "25 Years Ago" column recently carried a two line item that has resulted m volumes of words Princeton way. It tr'.tely quoted "The Phoenix Ski Club has been re-organized." That started Andy and Andy and Hans and Albin and the rest rem- ir.iscing; and they are still at it. Andy the younger stormed our citadel to urge that the Phoenix Ski Club was the f'rst in B.C, nay, the first in Canada. Between explosives and expletives yjju gather that ski-ing arrived with Andy in December, 1910, direct from Norway, by Yiminy, and I beat Engen, too, because he fouled. Andy, the ski-ing- milk-man, puts it this way: "I come to Phoenix with my skis on my shoulder. Engen. he look up at me, and look me all over. "You come from Norway?" he ask. I yoost look d'sgusted at him. Next day we form a ski club." Kid Andy that he didn't^ beat Elngen. It never fails. He goes red in the face, and his look is a challenge to bring Engen right now and prove it, mid-summer or mid-winter. They actually did try it once; oooow! But "I got the silver cup to prove it. I beat Engen at Rossland too, if we had a judge. He put his hand down —so— that's a foul!" he winds up in triumph. At that point it's time to stop baiting Andy. Andy and his compatriots never tire of telling bow they put ski-ing away to a glorious start early in 1911. That, they say, was the origin of the sport in Canada. When Phoenix folded up they moved over here almost en bloc. Now in Princeton and-vicinity, and all members of Princeton Ski Club are E. Engen, Andy Stenvold, Hans Ohristensen, Albin Nelson, Andy Johnson, Gust. Eklof, Charlie Eklof and Oscar Vick (mascot.) Andy Johnson was the first president. '^.♦.^^.j. >♦«:♦.>.><«»>►> *♦>♦>#<$..•>*.$. .j.**,.} *t<'ivt<^v>%-'X''i'%<*y>i<*t<|t<.*i<ffi^ TIME Grip him by the forelock in 1938 with a MASTERBILT .Offering a fine line of better Watches,, including Bruener Mastierbilt shock-proof wrist and pocket models, Waltham and any Swiss movement make either in stock or to order. k Also Clocks — Deluxe, West olox and other popular models Novelty clocks of all kinds. Brooches, Jewelry, Rings in stock or to order Buy anything on Easy Payment Plan S. OSMAK t CAPITOL THETARE BLDG. | <*t**$t^*t$**$' *f|***fr »i< 'ft *if^f*t* »t« ft* *f"i' *t* *f* *x* 'X* *$* 't* "i* "t* 13B aiiiiiiiiiiLiiiiiininMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiia tjfr ty ijfr ij-i »jji ijfr t|ji t$i iff tjf ty ty ty'ty ty ty tyty ty ty ty ty tynty ■iiiiiiiiimiii ■U* ""■' ■■■ ■Hl ■>!■ BEAUTY iKfMS ! Make Appointments Earrj) For New Tear Permanents ; 1 4 i :« p I Trie AS)alon Bl Beaut)) Salon tS^fii | Telephone 991 ** mt-- ill iii -*- 1" " iii -*- nffn 1 -Al WJM tmmt tfra -JI NECHIEFMAN ELECTRIC wishes you all a Very Happy New Year Thirty-Eighth Year; No. 4. PRINCETON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. $2.00 Per Annum; 5c Copy. 1937 Was Year Of Progress For Similkameen i: j^r'O-DAY somebody shouted "Happy New Year—and may it be ?, good one." Somehow, we seem to have heard that before somewhere; seems about a twelvemonth!, agio; so we thought we'd just look over the files to see whether we believe in superstitions; and by golly, we believe we do. As a matter of fact, we have1 a habit of (presenting in our last issue a review of the1 year's activities ,v but a fellow just has to have a little variety in -his introductions. It was quite a$a series of synchronized blasts, a 1500-shot salute brought down tons big year; 365 days or 8760 houirs, or 52,560 minutes, or 3,153,600 seconds; or maybe you'd better check up on our arithmetic -this New Dfeai gets us down; or maybe we've carried the horse play far enough. Flooding the en t ne horizon like Similkameen Sunshine (and incidentally we had not our usual big quota of that) was tihe re-opening of thte Granby operation, closed since 1930, s'gnalling a return of long-dslayed prosperity to the Similkameen. That prosperity hardly savored of the old days, but any fair appreciation will recognize a b g improvement. The unfortunate influx of a great many prosperity giills perhaps lessened the advantage, but the decrease in the relief roll and a certain upturn in retail trade was a certain reflex. Old Man T me, and his playmate Dame Pate had a good variety of fortune and event for us—the Amalgamated as against Granby; ,31 below to 94 above; fires and high water, and a great many other paradoxes and anomalies. It was both Coronation year and election year; we lost our oldest settler and gained many new ones; we had a major mine ace'dent and a train wreck; and then of course we had Cashmore. We won fame with our apples, and while we won no honors m sport, we came close. We had a grand Dominion Day, a good gathering of old timers; we bad a cou. pie of safe break ngs and a nude bather; we enlarged our brewery ahd our beer parlors, and yet our churches had an active year. And Perley made a trip to the Coast. But perhaps you've had enough to )afoet your appetite; so read on, Macduff. GRANBY OPERATION The outstanding development of the year for Similkamleen was the re-opening of the Granby operation at Copper Mtn., w th associated activities. Thie- advent of 1937 saw the program newly launched, and much of the work was done in the sevterity of late winter. Machinery began to find a place n the power plant in February, end the power line was te'lt before the snow went. After months of preparation at Allenby and Copper Mtn the mill wheels began to turn in early June, but it was late summer before rll rhas*s *-f the operation were properly synchronized. From October on pr duct on has been at a most satisfactory level. Bromley Vale colliery is b?ing developed as an accessory enterprse. The railway was restored to use early in June after two months work. Falling copper prices brought a wage reduction n early fall. A new record for the mill was set about 9th November at 3585 tons. First of upon tons of ore in mid-October Revival of the copper industry restored the flour.shing camps of Allenby and Copper Mtn., and stimulated other business and social activities. THE ELECTION 1937 will go down with the stamp oi "The Coronation Year", but Mr. Pattullo will probably have other ideas. There was the WESTMINSTER bridge, and the little matter of the election. Similkameen backed the night horse, but it turned out to be mostly bull. The cam* paign opened prematurely with a visit by Dr. Patterson in April. Then came tl-e nominations of Mr. Tupper and Mr. Boyle, with Br. Brown just get ng in under the wire; Mr. Reid, Mr. Anscomb, Mr. Hogg, Mr. Mailand; and after them the deluge. Tupper in Similkameen and 31 Grits on a minority vote. A mere 55 plurality here. THE CORONATION And so, in deference to Mr. Pat- ulio, on with the Coronation. The year opened with the Empire st 11 shaken by the now absurd "emotional crisis." But a few months of a tactful and friendly King have almost blotted the impasse from public memory. Citizens here manifest profound interest, and the local celebration was apt. ACCIDENTS Tragedy struck harshiy in 1937. The community was shocked by its third major industrial disaster of the decade, 4th August, when a hoist breakdown hurled 17 men 300 feet down the Copper Mtn. shaft. Almost by miracle, however, all escaped death until late in September an embol sm cheated the doctors, and V. Vogrig passed on. Only second to the cage disaster was the st*11 recent bridge crash on the K.V.R. near Coalmont, 22nd November. Two railroaders were killed when the locomotive crashed into the Tulameen. Besides the cage tragedy, the Granby operation claimed three lives, and with other mines of the district, contributed the inevitable list of minor injuries. Nick Priza was smothered under a faU oi muck 8th June. Steve Band sh died when he fell from a stope ladder 30th August. William Condon' was mangled in machinery 10th September. Eighiteen-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Price of DeMuth's was found drowned in One Mle Creek 20th April, and Albert McBurney, Coast student, was fatally injured in a d ving accident at Tulameen lake 28th July. Motoring accidents increased alarmingly. Among the more serious: Bert Lawrence and party 28th April; G. Dumas and H. Hewitt, 24th May;' E. C. Lansing and Mr. John, 22nd July; K. W Uiams and C. Lindsay 9th September (hit train at crossing); J. Cody and party, 15th September; Miss Webster, 9th October; Buck Allison, October; R. Cam, October; R. Andrews and party. November 25, and Mrs. W. S. Miller, Chr stmas eve. 6th December Jack Cunliffe suffered a fractured skull in Bromley Vale mine and Christmas Eve Mrs. D. McKelvie slipped and broke her leg. CRIME The forces of evil tried the angels, but the year ended without any major dereliction. Most sensational was the strange case of Thomas Sheridan. Sheridan, vagabond prospector, was tricked by divorce-mongers, and the dose of "knock_out drops" proved too potent. A condemned killer, V. Maechione, jumped from ;the train near Brookmere but was recaptured by local police. Three safe blowings enlivened the columns of The Star, and one of them, the paltry Keremeos Co-op job, provided the vehicle for a callous jail break by Mike Melinchuck. Burns' safe yielded $400 in October and Consolidated Grocers some $350 at Hedley in August. The scrap-iron craze ensnared a number of local Isaacs, and some, rather industrious than cautious, found themselves facing the cadi. Cheques had all the res liency of former years, the two outstanding artists being John Cummings and George Harrop, both convicted. Suspicion of arson flared in early summer, but three local men fought down charges after an unsatisfactory fire at Blakeburn. Passed On MRS. S. L. ALLISON . Minor offences ran heavy, with something! of a record being set in early June, when twenty cases were called in the space of a week. Transients figured in many of the convictions, with w'ne, women and gasoline responsible for most of the others. MINING Hedley—Kelowna Exploration con tinued its steady progress, developing new ore bodies, acquiring ad. ditional property and generally im proving its plant. New cone crushers were instated at the mill. A model townsite was built at Nickel Plate. Mascot increased its mill capacity and continued exploration for new ore. It improved its plant and added a bunk-house. Amalgamated provided the sensation of the year, with the dramatic crash in February of the stock from $1.10 to 32c before it was withdrawn. The government investigated the company's affairs through G. L. Fraser, and Engineer R. H. Stewart examined the mine. It was concluded by these men that the property had been falsely represented and drill cores "salted." Wm. Cox, superintendent, and Russell Barker, president, were sent to prison. The Scandal adversely affected the camp during the summer. In late summer a group of local men obtained an option on the property and as a result of their success work has been continued quietly ever since. , Gold Mountain's mill commenced operations early in the year but closed in April. Twice since that time engineers have examined the property but nothing has developed as yet. Br'ghtest among new Hedley developments is the Canty mine. Exploration work has been carried out all summer and machinery was recently taken in. Exploration work has been done on various other properties in Hedley camp. Early in the year an unwarranted staking excitement developed on Sterling creek. There were no consequences. . Red Buck continued development throughout the year and has just installed machinery, tram-line and* load ng spur. There were no big placer ven. tures during the year. The huge project broke down unceremoniously. International placers did some careful work and Swan continued active. John F. Guest appeared on the scene in a new association but to date nothing has come of it. The hand miners had a fair season. Coal—A slight recovery was evident in local coal m ning. A major setback was the withdrawal of the Wilson interests after the death of Mr. W. R. Wilson. Granby has developed Bromley Vale and development has been actively prosecuted at Lind Valley, where a new plant and tipple have been installed and load ng facilities provided. The Mairhofer property has been developed as the Golden Glow Col- i'ery, and is now going into production. The United Empire property on One Mile creek opened in the early fall but closed soon after. Sten* HJear'0 <?toe JUng out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud and frosty v-**>it; The year is dying in the night. Ring oat, wild bells, and let him die! Bhg out tbe o4d, ring in the new; Ring, happy bells, across the snow; The year is going—lot aim go! «* the false, ring in the tree! Coalmont Collieries enjoyed a good year and shipped steadily, the Granby power plant absorbing most of their slack. Ghost of the Tulameen colliery , still hovered, but only once stirred. Original directors came here and expressed a decision, with borrowed capital, to get the property out of court, but nothing came of it. PUBLIC WORKS You bet it does, and pays taxes, but very little of them came back to Similkameen. A new direct road tc Nickel Plate via Eighteen Mile creek, finished in April.' ]&%& Viaduct replaces dangerous bridge over China Creek. Road to Prince- tin heights improved. Roads generally in miserable maintenance. A start was made on the Hedley road in May and a small section of new grade made, but tools were dropped with the election. Virtually no progress was made with the unfortunate Hope-Princeton road. $35,000 was spent moving things about, _but jiust when the ill-equipped crew started to make the dirt fly another election bubble burst. 20th June a "Caravan" crossed over the route and went to Vancouver looking for support. They got a banquet and some sympathy. As the year closes a new bridge is promised over the Similkameen at Princeton, replacing the condemned structure. Building, Business—Building enjoyed a marked revival. Though no records are kept, if the power plant be included, 1937 must rank as a near record year. Largest pf the non-industrial jobs was the new nurses' home, costing $7,500. A few new bus'ness blocks were built and several improved or re-opend, and a number of new residences built tc take care of a marked increase ih population. Princeton Birewery made major alterations and expanded after being taken over by U.D.L. Two b'g programmes were carried out in April and September. More than a dozen new businesses opened in Princeton. Business was stimulated, espec'ally in spring, with late fall trade somewhat disappointing due to market uncertainty and a bigger spread. SCHOOLS An early epidemic of measles interfered with the school year. A perfect pass Est was obtained in the matriculation exams, with D. Lav- ery iead'ng, and Katherine Lansing first among the Entrance students. No honors came to the district. (Continued on Page'Six) Kept Roads Open FOREMAN AL. JOHNSTON PAGE FOUR THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. m Round the Corner.. = =y • 'On Christmas day a little g'rl leaned eagerly out of the train window. The station hove in sight, lined with strange people—and— there she was—Grandma! Minutes later the 1 feless body, •lifted from the grasp of those cruel wheels, was hugged- to the heaving bosom; grief bom of just too much ecstasy. How swiftly, how inscrutably, the unseen hand moves to change the face of circumstance! How inexorable; too often, how ironical! How a swift, stern blow of chance can change horizons, shatter philosophies; how futile it is to arm oneself with w.sdom and courage against adversity, the very shock of which brings that house of glass tumbling about one's head. What is he, this Man, whose marvel the poets have extolled? Alone, amazed, he hangs for an instant between two eternities— then drops forever—whither? In his srnall compass of self sufficiency, he imagines himseif as the center of the universe, and all the great infinity molded about him, his mite of understanding ignoring what it cannot know; and, ever straining to reduce the infinite to the shallow limits of his own understanding, he conjures up soft dogmas and philosophies, 1 ke a child playing with dolls. Valiant atomy, he imagines himself a master of free will, pitting his little might against all the forces of the universe; and for all he knows those very forces w.thin are out of his keeping! Some wiil call this heresy, some fatalism; but who is man to assess his own value? and after the flickering of a little, helpless light, what does it matter? * There is a very amusing radio program currently on the air. It tunnels into the misty maze of the subconscious and gives you a ringside seat at the extravaganza, of smoky sprits or airy anomalies, or what have you. And you can play too, that's the .best part of it. Ail you have to do is shut your eyes and call the balls—two black balls and you're out; four and you take a base. - It's a good game, and plenty fascinating, but somehow we seem to have played it before. Anyone who worries long enough can conjure up visions of anything; especially if you go to bed without supper. The nuns used to do it, and so did the husband - hungry Indian maidens. And it has been done for years by the b g.wigs of the select fraternity. The only trouble is when they are ail set to put on their show for such dull, prosaic folk as printers, the vapor people fail to co-operate. After all, you can't blame them, for even spirits must draw the line, and perhaps the r union is at loggerheads with the typographical guild any way. But it's all very interesting; and please don't think we're rid culing our betters; we're just admitting we don't know the score of. this kind of ball game; and we'd just as soon die laughing. "* By now the last Christmas tree has been thrown out into the alley; the last handkerchief exchanged; the last loud necktie silenced within the safe seclusion of the trunk; the last morsel of turkey hash has had .the curse of Fido; the last card shoved into the fire. Dad has finally surrendered Junior's toys to junior; Mother's temper is back to normal, and the world can settle down and be its selfish self again. lllltHllHliiiiiiiiiiHiHliuirtiliillillMflHlliiiMiHiiiniiHiiMHliiiiirimHtiituiiimiiilimnnilimiliHllliiiliMiiiiiiiin -frTHE SIMILKAMEEN STAR A Community Paper published weekly in the interests of a united Similkameen DAVE TAYLOR, PRINTER, EDITOR, PUBLISHFh BRINCETON, B.C., THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER A New Year's Thouffht TN a few small hours another year wiil have rolled on; another curve will have been rounded by the swift river of life, mo/ ng ineffably through the dark, inscrutable canyons of Time; and we, bewildered masters of small craft borne upon its turbulent bosom, may well give pause, for each our little candle of light flickering between the darkness of two etern'itie is one more part spent. This need not be a dolorous thought; but it should be an arresting one, for it is far more real than poetic. For, whether our river, each according to his own philosophy be the safe, sure crystal stream of the Psalmist or the a mless current of the Arab, it is commonly plain that in the words of the hymn, Time like an ever-rolling flood, bears all its' sons away; they fly forgotten as a dream fades at the opening day. And, so impelled, may we not with ben'son pause to question, with the thinkers of the past—whither? There are many profound philosophies of lfe, and for each a myriad of private . nterpretations of each theory, but for all the essentials are the same, and upon the common grounds of body and soul, faith and matter, we axe each left to work out, each for himself, the eternal riddle of the universe, and the answer is not of this world. But .perhaps the haliow'd season of Yule brings us closer to that truth than all the logic of philosophy of mechanics of thought. For there is in the atmosphere of Christmas and the changing year an omniscient, encompassing charm that none can miss, yet none completely understand. Soft lights, sweet smells, old songs, blazing hearths, pealing belis and happy children, recollections and associations, seem to penetrate beyond the physical senses and leave in us a warm glow; and although we cannot see, we feel that we are near. There are too, those personal poignant experiences through which we all must pass, periods of intense emotional stress, that, once the shock has' eased, seem to open new casetmJents, looking out upon that inexorable flood, for which there is no other key. They make life sadder, but inf nitely fuller, and in t'me may seem to point the way. All these passions, all these senses, seem to gather on the flood tide of the new year swelling through the narrow chasms, bringing something richer, fuller, felt rather than understood. Happy New Year _A^T this hallowed season of bhe year, it is easy to wax poetic in thought if not in image, understandable to touch the fundamental without encroaching on the vulgar, and possibly in the common interest to draw a little closer together for the comparison of views and ideas, that we all may ser,ve each other better. Ahd so we do now, descending from the enforced aloofness of editorial restraint, to "wish you well, thanking all those who have by those little nameless kindnesses given us rich reward for another year's earnest, however erring service to society, indulgent towards those whom our modest views, here uniformly given without fear or favor, but with the sincere hope that in the ultimate and aggregate they shall be some small force for good, more often offend than please; for conflict of opinion by no means signifies divergence of purpose, and, being anxious first for the light,,we have not the conceit to refuse to discover it in others. Still, however tolerant of our critics, we cannot but feel particularly warm towards our friends, whose little acknowldgments and encouragements make the uncertain effort worth while. The day of personal journal'stn has largely passed, sacrificed, with the craftsman and the artisan, on the altar of speed and mass production, or what we might' munificently call progress But wh'le such abstractions as honor, and courage, and love, and justice persist, while humanity, with ail its imperfect ons, sfill struggles on, groping for the light, we cannot feel that character and intellect have deserted the cradle of enlightened liberty which we are wont to call the press; we cannot but interpret the function of the fam ly newspaper as to point as well as merely to inform, are wont to consider the press. There was a time when the country ed.tor, like the postman and the parson and the telephone exchange girl, was showered with blessings at Christmastime, when the farmer always sent him his best apple, the widow Spinks her first pansy of the spring, and the pr'm, demure matron poured into his ample lap the delectable details of the church sociable. Those things went with the horse and buggy, and . there are no regrets, for, though rarer, the little kindnesses still come, and they are the more appreciated for their s'ncerity than for their outlived conventionalism. Long live those kindly souls, the constructive critics of the country press, who go about doing good, and encourag ng others to do good. M^ay their tribe increase! k Now if you could do to a woman what you can do to a radio, one might be tempted to get married; and then there's he instalment plan. Ill SO—A HAPPY NEW YEAR rol^AFTEl^ ALL,A BRAMB^feW 365, RIDE TICKET CW£S US M SORT^OF PROSPEROUS REELING. _ ^ZmlWfil I Uhe FIRESIDE * PHILOSOPHER* By ALFRED BIGGS Would you succeed? Concentrate. • * • True religion cannot be organized. * • « Sorrow is a better teacher than happiness. When love comes out in, reason goes Many people are overfed but undernourished. * * */ Blushes indicate innocence as well as guilt Overcome fear and world by the tail. you have the LIBERTY! *§$ MAGAZINE'S CANADIAN HALL OF FAME No. 19 "All right gentlemen," says Major General J. H. MacBrien, chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, "they were last seen east of the Arctic River; go and get your men." The urge to get your man is universally attached to the R. C. M. P. and is a throwback to the war time phrase used by the chief com- m1ssioner when he used i uckboards and carried a sniper's rifle instead of a cane. They still tell it in France that General MacBrien, when he led the Twelfth Brigade, set an all-time record for brass hats. He refused to stay in bis safe dugout and direct troops and had an idea that a commander's place was in the line with his men. Now he has a desk in a shab-1 by little office over a department] store in Ottawa but soon he willrj have headquarters in a new ?l,j 500,000 building. When he moves to his new quarters he will take with Mm a map with little red flags. Those flags mark the far- flung cjjtttposts Of the R. C. M. P., one of them within eleven de-' grees of the North Pole. A fine horseman, immediately, after his appointment by Pre-J mier Bennett he promulgated J the dictum that every mountie' must be able to ride. He rounded) up the desk-warmers sent them to Regina to suffer equitation and eat their meals standing up.j •Today his men have shut down the rum runners in the Maritimes and the dope peddlers, of the central provinces; theyj have checked the drug smuggle: on the Pacific coast and the fur| stealers of the Northwest. Major General MacBrien was| born in Port Perry, Ontario; has* an Irish ancestry, a charming} wife and six athletic children. ^*^(^<t;ni(a^n"'%K*SK*i'K<^'K'^-<.< •*•£ Here I Am, Folks! WELL, the Printer's Devil is sure in a mean mood for so early in the year. He shcoss .me way down here and squeezes me into ingle, column saven point; but he can't stump me He can't even ma&3 ms.njention Five Roses and most cf a>l, he cah't stop me from w.shiri:? everybody A HAPPY NEW YEAR And in case you don't recognize me, Ian th- l ttle ad of F. P, COOK ESTATE —Established 1886— 'm-m-m-m-°*m-*-M*mm*« *«* * AWAW*'* THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. PAGE FIVE **)f)fjf.)(.^.)«.jt.)f^)«.4^j<.^)(.)f^.^jf)fj(.)^ • i k k • • * Novelties Masks, Prizes, Decorations. Tally Cards, etc. Everything ' for the Dance or Pjijfjy. We will .be giad to discuss your problems with yout. HANNINGTON's jf******.**ir+x++++*xn-x++n-x-x- Colliery Litigation Is Again Delayed —# PURTHER postponement has been ' provided in the hearing of the damage suit between the rival fac- | tions respecting the clos'ng of the Tulameen coal mine, Princeton. The property, abandoned in March 1936 is now held by the courts to satisfy a l'en taken by local employees for unpaid wages. Dickson, Kennedy, and others, original shareholders, allege that Smith, Deither, Shaw and others, who had been advancing funds for tiie current opera*fl?on„ broke their contract and manipulated a suspension of operations.^The defend- ands bring counter claims. Set for hearing in Supreme Court tlr's week, -the case has now been traversed to the spring sittings. JUSKIW CLEARANCE af XMAS LINES at Bargain Prices! . FURNISHINGS. •HARDWARE illlHIII IIIIBIIIIMIIillHII lllinillinillHIIUIBIIIilBIIIIIBIII uiBiiiiniiiiii UIIBIII MIlfilllAllB'M^ H TIEID l]EAR BELLS p I Hark to the bells of old St. Paul's I That s'aal the mi'dn ght of the year; I And wild and sweet the ccdenc3 falls I Upon the folded hills; and clear j Upon the frosted void it goes, ! | Dissolving in perfumed 1 ght, Silvered with music, fluttenng snows White moths that sh ver through the night. The hills of old Similkameen Soft sleeping he in shimmering snow Wh le* slippered stars in scudding screen With flickering candles come and go Round ragged rocks, black bearded bluffs Ice fettered, canyon's wraths increase, The siiver'd song still softly luffs— A stern serenity of peace. Deep where the loneliest breezes sigh, And violets scarce to bloom have dared Whera unborn rivers sleeping lie, And Nature's bosom is unbared. So still, so soft, this snow-steeped spell, Hamonics stir, nor find surpease, And echo back the pealing bells And build a symphony of peace. Machinery Installed —*— MACHINERY is beng installed at the Red Buck mine, Kennedy Mtn., and a tramway provided to the Copper Mountain tracks, in preparation for the commencement of shipping. A 112 horsepower compressor unit has been set up and other units have besn added. The tramway is from the mine on the north side of the river, across the Similkameen and up the hill to the Copper Mtn. tne, where a siding has been installed. C.P.R. officials have- been inspecting the work this weeek. A new bunkhouse has been built at the camp, where about a dozen men are now employed. Mr. Fred Foster, president and manager, is ac present vis ting the property. Why? Fight rain, snow, mud, bad weather, winter discomfort — risk danger, expense and delay. ] battMng the elements in your car? Sublet your winter transportation problems to skilled operators, equipped for the^ occasion. It's cheaper, surer safer to a*** m Travel Orayhound imiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiik GRAYHOUND \tn'*<r "O A j| WWm M- An Every If Prosperity ft^The New Year Alkalize if yjfetyfeefjkhat waMMut better yet, avoid getting that way by drinking plenty of WILLIAMS' Pure Pasteurized MILK And to all iour customers we extend our ^i'lm&UlWW I I thanks arid best wishes for the New Year WILLIAMS'DAIRY ■ ■■■■■■■■taasBi PAGE SIX THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. To Hedley Citizens In appreciation of the loyalty and goodwill shown in the past year, Hedley's merchants, individually and collectively, take advantage of Christmas-tide to wish you a full measure of Happiness and Prosperity in 1938. CAWSTON Mrs. M .L. Robin left recently to visit her sister, Mrs. A. Bowells of Prince Albert, Sask. After spending the holidays at her home here, Miss Helen Manery has returned to Kaleden to resume her teach'ng duties. Miss Dorothy Shemilt, now employed at Penticton, spent Christmas with her parents here. Mr. James MacDonald and Miss Vera MacDonald were down from Oopper Mtn. to spend the hoi'day at the'ir home. Mr. Tom White spent the Christ mas holidays at Vernon. innniniiiiiiJui(iti[iiMiiiiiiMiHiiiiiiiJiniiiiinMiniiiiinriiiiMriitiriitiritiiiniiMninniM[iiiriiiiriiHriiiiririitiiiiii[iiMiiiiiiiiiinMintiiniiiiriTMrrriiKrirriMMiriiMiiiriMiHni3iHMniHiiiiiniiiriTii(ir iMiittiiiiuiiiiiliiiiiiiiliiiitiiiiiiiiiifuiiiiifiiia IbTcTgrayhound] lines,§ltd. I I WINTER SCHEDULE | I Effective 5th January, 1937 I iimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi - tiniiiiiiii illinium iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii Commercial Cafe I City Meat Market m Ace Theatre Circuit I Harry Lawrence i THE KAY SHOP i COLLEN'S ■ SID STORER % MacDonald and Wallace m "Farmer" Bush i Great Northern Hotel i New Way Cafe I Hedley Community Assn. i MRS. EDMONDS i Hedley Meat Market I JOHN LOVE mm Silver Grill Cafe X -Mwl£ Lee Men Laundry i Hedley White Laundry I The Regal—Mrs. Lyall X Bill's Transfer m TREE'S GARAGE I Golden City Garage m HEDLEY GARAGE X o HEDLEY GROCETERIA X HEDLEY BAKERY '$4$ «& % <$ <& $ $ %% ^ $ SIMPSON'S GROCERY ■ Watch our window and our Ad for STOCK-TAKING SPECIALS! PRINCETON—ALLENBY—COPPER MOUNTAIN Weekdays Only Daily Weekdays Only Sundays Only Saturdays Only LV. PRINCETON .... LV. ALLENBY AR. COPPER MTN... LV.- OOPPER MTN. .. LV. ALLENBY AR. PRINCETON pf 7:46 am. 8:05 a.rav. 9:10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m_ 12:50 p.m. 1:55 p.m. 2:C0 pm. 2:55 pjn. 3:15 p.mi 4:30 pm. 4:50 pjm. 5:65 jpm 6:00 pm.' 6:55 pm. 7:15 p.m. 9:00 pm. 9:20 pm. 10:25 p.m 10:30 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 12:25 p.m'. 12:30 M&dn't 1:15 a m. NOTE: Late bus from' Copper Mountain will call at Allenby on request only. Miiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiimimiiiiiiiiiir PENTICTON-KEREMEOS-HEDLEY-PRINCETON FREE DELIVERY • PHONE 77i Sundays Weekdays 1 Weekdays Sundays Only Only Only Only 5:25 p.m. 3:15 p.m. LV. PENTICTON AR. 11:25 am. 11:40 am. 5:45 p.m. 3:35 p.nv ... Kaleden 11:05 atm. 11:20 a.m. 6:10 p.m. 4:10 p.m. ... Marron Valley .. 10:30 am. 11:45 am. 6:45 p.m» 4:35 p.m. Olaila 10:-CO am. 10:15 am. 7:00 p.m. 4:50 pum. AR. Keoemeos LV. 9:50 a m. 10:05 a.m. 7:05 p.m. 4:55 pin. LV. Keremeos AR. 9:40 a.m. 10:00 £,m. 7:20 pm. 5:15 p.m. .... Ashnola 9:25 am. 9:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:25 pm. .... Brushy Bottom 9:15 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 7:40 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 9:00 am. 9:20 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 5:40 p.m. AR. Hedley LV. 8:55 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 7:50 p.m. 5:S0 p.m. LV. Hedley AR. 8:45 am. 19:05 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 6:00 pin. .... Sterling Creek . 8:35 am. 8:55 a.m. 8:20 p.m. 6:25 pm. .... Bromley 8: IS a.m. 8:35 a.m. 8:40'p m. 6:45 p.m. .... Five Mile 1 7:55 am. 8:15 am. 8:55 p.rm. 7:00 pm. AR. PRINCETON LV. \ 7:40 8-m. 8:00 a.m. Trips leaviing Penticton at 8:30 a.m. and arriving at Princeton at 11:35 a.m^; and leaving § Prnceton a.t 2:00 p.m. and arriving at Penticton at 5:00 pm. will be cancelled fcr the § | . winter months § | Issued by F. B. McLeod, | | ZZnd December, 1937 uiitinrilJiiiiiiiitirfiiitiiiiiiiiintiiiniiiMiiiriifiTiiiitiMiiitiijiMfiiMriiMtiifiiiiiitiiiiMnitirifiifiliiiiiiipiuiiiuiiiiiiNtiiiiiiiiiiitiTiniHiritiijiJiiiiiiiiriifiriniiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiiMiit HHiiiuimmlimimitniiniliiiHiHnmiimTi P rofitable rijnting \u (1 I OPTICIAN MURDOCK MC LEOD . Will Be At The HOTEL" PRINCETON ONE DAT ONLY SATURDAY, JAN. 8 * A can of paint to a laborer is something to cover up so many boards. An artist finds in it beauty, immortality . . . * Words . . . bits of type ... in a mere workman's hands, are cold lead, sounding brass. A skilled craftsman makes them vehicles of inspired expression. ■* We aim at intelligent craftsmanship; we endeavor to keep our mental and mechaa.cal equipment in adequate trim—sharp and serviceable. Let us prove to you that words are more than bits of language and type more than bits cf metal With us, printing is more than a business; <t is a craft, a profession. And We are anxious to extend our service to your needs. INTELLIGENT TYPOGRAPHY j The Star Master Printers AW # . WSrv 'V-vagim * ~i-<mwi. FOftWHlfFES TIV'LSEASON This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. * THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR. PRINCETON, B.C. PAGE SEVEN For All Kinds of LUMBER k ir k All Grades General Purpose Lumber at Reasonable Prions, at our Mill, Belfort, or Delivered. • A SIMILKAMEEN INDUSTRY * D EM U TH LUMBER CO., LTD. PRINCETON, B.C. ■* Mr J. W. Southiri has return ed from Vancouver where he spent the holiday. k Mrs. D. McKelvie was taken to the Coast on Wednesday's train for special treatment, compiicat ons to her leg injury having set in. •* Mr Allan Clark has gone to Penticton to relieve the dispatcher for a few days. Mr. Jack Coles who has been holidaying at the Coast is here to deputize for Mr. Clark. Tempting Food . . Served to Tow Taste when you oat at the Great Northern Cafe ' Hedley's Main Corner m STAR FISH & CHIPS Hamburgers, Waffles Chili Con Came, etc. Opposite A. L. White's k Mr. J. A. Brown has been spending the holidays in Vancouver. ■* Mr. Gerald Earr has return, ed home after spending a few days in Spokane. '■&& k Mr. and Mrs. Joe j Milleur of New Westminster are visiting with relatives here_ k Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ritch'e returned Tuesday after spending the holidays with Mrs. Ritchie's family in Revelstoke. k Mrs. Coulthard and Jack went to the Coast intending to visit their old home in Port Alberni, but snow conditions were so bad that they had to turn round at Nanaimo. k Mr. and Mrs. John Sidonio of North Bend have been visiting with Mr. Sidonio's and Mrs. Sidonio's parents (Mr. and Mrs. J- Mitchell) over the holiday. • Mr. and Mrs Howard Wright and daughter Sharon of Vancouver have been visiting with Mrs. Wright's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Madore. -»«■)»* • Follow ng a few days at the Coast, Mr. W. E. Lucss has been spending the Yule vacation with hlis father in Kelowna. •*• Margaret and Annie Lew Lun have returned from Canton, Ch na, where they had been attending school, and have joined their family BEAUTY CULTURE Alluring charm is the birthright of every,woman. It is our work to cultivate and enhance vour natural beauty. The skill of the age& is at your disposal here. OUR PERMANENTS GUARANTEED WM e A VA L 0 N B Reliable Valley Freight Service Licenced Public Carriers REGULAR SCHEDULE FWNCETON-HEDLEY Monday-Wednesday-Frlday BILL'S CARTAGE W. GILLIS, HEDLEY, B.C. Ladies* and Gentlemen's Wear —: Importer :— Ijs I vv\rtA*AAftA/wvwvwtfl^-**-N • SPECIAL THIS WEEK CHINESE TABLECLOTHS f LADIES' UNDERWEAR ! SILK SHIRTS FROM HONG KONG| NEXT RHODES' GARAGE, PRINCETON • HAZEL: Just South D U H A M E L. of Rex Cafe. I « £S33es^cs33emmt^ Eat the ? NU-WAY \ les the Best Way \ J Formerly The Lucky Strike *. ' Home Cooking; All White Help HEDLEY, B.C. J1 wwv\ Commercial Cafr H-CDLEY. B.C. Meals at All Hourt Where Everything la Riga* THE BOSTON CAFE! Hew ¥ear Dinner j&£0iii;:M MENU Head Celery Cream of Tomato Soup Pried Salmon,' with Lemon Crab Salad ROAST TURKEY Cranberry Sauce—Sage Dressing ROAST POR$;r ['fiiliS&ST BEEP Stewed Corn :—: Slashed Potatoes Apple P^e, Lemon Pie, Raisin Pie, Pumpkin Pie FRUIT CAKE ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING, Cognac Sauce Tea Coffee Milk ULTRA LOTION For Chapped and Roughened Skin Large Bottle Family 50c —And A Happy New Year To You! PRINCETON G. G„ L'YALt, MANAGER ■& k Printing That Talks k Advertising That Pulls k Service That Satisfies and... k A Paper That Is a Community Force ffleed Ct '• * • • • • • ip SIGNS RECEIPTS BLOTTERS SCRATCH PADS SECOND SHEETS carbon paper newsprint sign Writer's BOARD RUBBER STAMPS STENCILS, etc. PRICE TAGS COUNTER CHECK BOOKS LEDGERS, etc. LEDGER SHEETS GUMMED TAPE DESK STAPLERS [TYPEWRITERS, RTBBONS, etc. CASH REGISTERS ADDING MACHINES MTMEOGRAlPHtNG TICKET PUNCHES BRIDGE & WHIST TALLIES SYMPATHY CARDS PERSONAL STATIONERY STREP TICKETS LEGAL FORMS SEALS MUSIC PAPER MUSIC PRINTING ? AND OF COURSE PRINTING ALL KINDS *0°jlSL?.!LE i fta&aszgag THE STAR ft Telephone 36 ■it &***'5iZ+*9s£**+&4*m!£4**i HUFF'S MEAT MARKET ON WHEELS FRESH AND CURED MEATS : PRODUCE : • PRINCETON— Parked by the Capitol Theatre Friday afternoon and Saturday. • ALLENBY—Thursday. SAV^BS" .BUYING DIRECT NO. 1 SEASONED PINE and FIR WOOD Leave Orders With Huff ►S4*»s*^a;'»**S'»**S'»»*^: ^au>i^6oAe **■+*+++++*++ Groceries Provisions Flour and Feed Hardware Dry Goods • Boots and Shoes, etc. COSMOPOLITAN Handy to the 8tatlon raoM> SB S*+*K*»->®*t*®*f»S5***S m III SALES BOOKS VJiHHl'J { * At The Similkameen Star I Princeton and District Merchants, Industrialists, Extend, Individually and Collectively, Heartiest Yuletide Greetings, and Wish You Every Prosperity During the Coming Year ^^ • V***SrTi5?Te5/Titr,iS^>^ AiHAPFY NEW YEAR! PRINCETON DRUG ! & BOOK STORE ! G, G. LYALL Proprietor W. B. EWART THE PRINCETON BAKERY The Home of Better Bread GOOD A toast to King Coal; ahd lang may his j ium reek, and may there aye be muckle j in his bowl j CHEER | GREETINGS Coalmont Collieries, Ltd. j PRINCETON LIGHT AND POWER i COMPANY e I O A Joyful Yuletide GRAY'S BAKERY HAMILTON'S SECOND HAND [ NEW& GREETINGS i Bank of Commerce PRINCETON BREWING CO., LTD. I ^PRINCETON HARDWARE j G. M. Harman, Manager -BREWERS OF THE FAMOUS PRINCETONBEER C y. Prosser m Exclusive Men's Wear P.W. GREGORY | Real Estate—Insurance F. P. COOK ESTATE 1 M \ I The Old Reliable General Store BURR MOTORS, LTD. m Ford Agents THOMSON'S HOTEL PRINCETON Princeton's Premier Hotel .™-i *^ Ladies' and Mens' Wear MRS. F. POPE m I Ladies' Wear THE AVALON Miss H. DuHamel C. E. LUCAS Transfer Shell Agent Coal JAMES CORRIE m Newsagent, Tobacconist HOTEL PRINCETON CAFE n The Place To Eat HUFF'S MEAT MARKET m The Meat Market On Wheels ELIZABETH'S BEAUTY SALON n Mrs. E. M. Knighton CANADIAN LEGION m Princeton Branch No. 56, B.E.S.L. e^ $&* Gte' \ «&*> - I \ v^> i^^agfli^i.j'/m1'^'^^ A WARM GREETING To our friends, customers, and employees, we wish the fulfillment of all fond hopes that the season brings. Kelowna Exploration Company, Limited ^ftOTr«fi«Bffi®U>iflt«^ Best Yuletide Wishes ^l^'I^I^^I^I^I^^I^^^t^l^t^l^tA! ALL GOOD WISHES Princeton •Properties Limited THE §B§St Let there be peace on earth, goodwill towards men, and co-operation for mutual benefit in the coming year. Granby Consolidated M.,S., & P. Co., Ltd. / § j Gte«r. IIP- / . mm "*>*£%%/ 1 jnH'-f / Princeton Billiard Parlor Wi son & Lessard A. L. WHITE SIMPSONS GROCERY We Aim To Please Rhodes Service Station, Chevrolet Agency Pease and Atkinson ; ':.'•;' m o\ Punctual Attention AVERY & AVERY INSURANCE—ALL KINDS PRINCETON DEPT. IT STORE at- . Everything For The Home \ We Sell Everything PRINCETON CASH 1 STORE m COSMOPOLITAN STORE We Sell For Less Handy To The Station CHARLES THOMAS, CONTRACTOR Princeton, B.C. fr^"mWmml Greetings S. M. Nechiefman Electricial Supplies H. VOORHOEVE Photography, Finishing GROCETERIA The Best For Less Rhodes'Fotos Photography, All Kinds S. OSMAK Jeweler, Watchmaker LEW LUN Dry Goods, Importer Tulameen Cafe Our Service Is Right ROBT. SCHULLI Princeton Pool Hall MRS. S. STEELE Mother's Restaurjajnt H. MeCONNEL Ready.to-wear, Tailoring Just Rite Cafe . Home Cooking' THE ESTELLE Princeton Ladies'wear N. JUSKIW Vermflion Avenue Grocery Princeton Electric Radios, Electrical Goods I. McTAVISH General Merchant, Coalmont J. R. CAMPBELL Groceries, Drugs—Keremeos ? Season's (Greetings PRINCETON TULAMEEN COAL COMPANY LIMITED •Si \n% '■"*&w&> ■ PAGE TEN * THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. \m m 8 i ■# m • Business and Professional Directory W.B.EWART PRINCETON HARDWARE P. W. GREGORY B.C. LAND SURVEYOR SURVEYS OF Lands, Mineral Claims, Placer Leases Underground Surveys PRINCETON, B.C. *m* TELIFHONI S r.». ■« M Iht Tulameen ' A. O. AHNMN HOTEL •» RATES REASONABLE *. l. <t» <*■ i* -j —■ —- -fin fiT-fc—*~~ Charles Thomas Builder, Contractor • ESTIMATES GIVEN * The Commanders (Formerly Trail Commanders) A big-time dance band with a Reputation J 6 Men—15 Instruments DAVE TAYLOR, Business Mgr. S. M. NECHIEFMAN Electrician, Contractor PRINCETON, B.C. ^ninmiamnimffinniinniiHiuimiiniiuiisimiiniituir: Pease & Atkinson j ii •- p Trucking w ,§§■ § "Punctual Attention" dinHiiiUHiyiniaisiifiinaaniiiiniHaiuiiiniiHiiiin^ A. H. BOMBARD RADIOS, REPAIRS, SERVICE Room 10, Desrosier Apartments • By Mail or Carrier— Vancouver Province Dave Taylor, Agent. Phone 36 IP ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ * The New Chevrolet is Announced in The Master, the Master Special and the Master DeLuxe. Each of these three popular Sixes shows many pleasing changes in appearance and performance. * While in no case revolutionary, mechanical changes are almost more numerous than ever before. Chief is a marvellous new clutch, a radical departure from previous1 years. Known as "Tip-toe-matic", it is hailed by engineers as a major improvement, it brings softer engagement and smoother operation, accompanied by lighter foot pressure which decreases during the stroke. It is much less complicated. * A new system of spring suspension increases "readability", handling and driving comfort. The 1938 car continues fully enclosed knee-action ■which has proven so popular in preceding models. * Bodies, both exterior and exterior and chassis units, reveal systematic refinement of features. The public has acclaimed the familiar 85- horse-power high compression, valve-in-head six-cylinder motor for its power, smoothness, economy, and freedom*! front service interruptions. It is strong, steady and reliable. * Again offered on all the new models are features which have contributed to Chevrolet's sales leadership in the low- price field, such as perfected hydraulic brakes, all-silent, all-steel turret top top bodies by Fisher, and the trouble- free hypoid rear axel introduced in 1937 * A new and lighter fly-wheel affords greater flexibility and quicker response to the contols, and valve springs, valves and certain portions of the cooling system have been re-designed rather than simply refined. * There is fastet transfer of heat from the combustion chambers, especially in the y&inity of the valves. rf O ***** *** .••* ••* **** ****** % * ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CaU in m iPH 0»»e" w°M S a «n«lletltrtr^ion; **f the N* * I ■*m. mm ***■ wm *+* .**** ■ ■ * Also featured is the new starter, the same as used on costlier General Motor cars. It has an over-running clutch and automatic throttle advance, pj assuring easy, positive starts. There is also a new weather-tight accessible mounting,and many other improved electrical features. B ■ * Advanced styling which graces the new cars, is emphasized at the I front end, with an almost vertical flat-topped radiator and grille^ ■ Rhodes9 Qaragej General Motors Sales and Service, Princeton Winter Service •More than ever now that winter is here do you ne»d Automotive efficiency. Battery, radiator; tyres, rear end especially, but every fcart of your ear is subject to greater strain, greater danger. Expert care costs •ess in the long run. RHODES' GARAGE ♦CHEVROLET PHONE WIGHT 81 101 V v •vvwvw ■ v v v-v»r~v- H. VOORHOEVE PHOTOGRAPHER HI VERMILION AVENUE FINISHING:—-ENLARGING HBHRtSMKESMiaBHBHHHS REX ROOMS CONFECTIONERY • VERMILION AVENUE Bargain Telephone Calls and On Sundays If you're planning to call someone by longdistance telephone, why not take advantage of the low night and Sunday rates? Every night after seven o'clock and all day Sundays, rates on longdistance telephone calls are cheaper. B.C. TELEPHONE CO. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON. B.C PAGE ELEVEN" LEGALS LAND REGISTRY ACT (Section 160) IN THE MATTER OP: Lots 13 and 14, Block 4, Map 107, Hedley City; AND all minerals precious and base (save Coal and Petroleum) lying in or under Lot 666"S" Similkameen D vision of Yale District, known as the "Paris" Mineral Claim. PROOF having been filed in my | office of the loss of Certificates of Title No. 5659A and No. 778D to the above mentioned lands in the name of William Arnott and bearing date the 6th August, 1902 and 24th February, 1913. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month to issue to the sa d William Arnott provisional Certificates of Title in leu of such lost Certificates. Any person having any information with reference to such lost Certrif-cates of Title is requested to communicate 'with the undersigned. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Kamloops, British Columbia, th s 25th day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirty- seven. R; A. BRADEN, 52-5 Registrar. Date of first publication of this 0/rotice is 2nd December, 1937. miles above Princeton. The water will be d verted at a point about 200 yards *south-west of the north east corner of Lot 970 Yale Division, Yale District, and will be used for'steam purpose upon the mine described as Coal Mining Leases Lots 968, 969, 970, and 976 and 385, Yale D.vision, Yale Distinct. This notice was posted on the ground 'on the 10th day of November, 1937. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the "Water Act" will be filed .n the office of the Water Recorder at Princeton, B.C. Objections to the application may be filed with the said Water Recorder or W th the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings Victoria, B.C., within thirty days after the f rst appearance of this notice in a local newspaper. The Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., 50-4c Applicant. By P. W. Gregory, Agent. The date of the first publication of this not ce is 25th November 1937 Legals WATER NOTICE ' Diversion and Use npAKE NOTICE that the Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Company, Limited, whose address is Royal Bank Building, Vancouver, B.C., will apply for a licence to take and use 30,000 gallons per day of water out of the south fprk of Bromley Creek wh ch flows north-easterly and drains into the Similkameen river about five WATER NOTICE Diversion and Use JiAKE NOTICE THAT the Kere*- •meos Irrigation District whose address is Keremeos, B.C., will apply for a licence to take and use 1260 acre feet of water out of the Similkameen river, which flows south-easterly and drains into the Okanagan river about Oroville, Washington, U.S.A. The water will be diverted at a joint about 200 feet west and 125 feet south of the south corner of Lot 61, Map 301 and will be used for Irrigation purposes upon the iand described as District Lots 111 and 112, S.D.Y.D. This notice was posted on the {rounds on the 8th day of Novem- *F= Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. mi Canada, Limited V • Trail, BriMA fririMnHMa — < MANOTACTinuma OF ELEPHANT BRAND CHKUICAL FERTlUZaJU ♦ lomnm raosnun — WOmfmUVMrn 99 AMMONIA nuni svrsKrHoaraAn M PRODUCERS or TADANAC BRAND - KLECTKOLTTIO LEAD CADMIUM "* ZINC piSMUTTi P. W. GREGORY mSt fNSURANCE REAL ESTATE NOTARY PUBUC fc HOUSES FOR SALE AND RENt * Low* Lfatttngi t Fil—rt— PratM-tr- ^^ iniwiiMmwitm«H»w«HWHHHimiiiimiiiiiHWiiwnii Agents for Lots in Allison Townsite >er, 1937. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to he "Water Act" will be filed with ;he Water Recorder at Princeton. Objection to the application may oe filed with the said Watsr Recorder or with "the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. within thirty lays after the first appearance of ;his notice in a local newspaper. Keremeos Irrigation District, Applicant, A. F. Paget, Agent. The date of the first pubiication 3f this notice is 11th ' November, 1937. *p$8& 39"4 WATER ACT Notice of Application for the Approval of Plans iJiAKE NOTICE that the West Kootenay Power and Li^ht Com pany, Limited, wiH apply to the Comptroller of Water Rights for the approval of plans of the works to be constructed for the diversion of water from Kootenay River at Br'lliant B.C., under application for a licence for power purpose, which application was filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Nelson, B.C., on the 21st day of April, 11931. The water is to be diverted from the said stream at a point about 2000 feet downstream from the north east corner Sublot 28 of Lot 4598, Kootenay District, and is to be used upon the lands described as a power site, located on Sublets 28 and 67 of Lot 4598, Kootenay District. The locality within which the business of the Company is to be transacted is 150 miles radius of the Post Office in the City of Rossland, B.C. ■ The plans and specifications of the said works made pursuant to Authorization No. 1011 have been filed in the office of the Comptroller, and duplicates of such plans and specifications are now open to inspection in the office of the Water Recorder at Nelson, B.C. Objections may be filed with the Comptroller at any time prior to the expiration of thirty days after the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is 18th November,'193.7 WEST KOOTENAY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, LIMITED By C. B. Smith, 50-4c. Agent. WATER NOTICE Diversion and Use •TPAKE NOTICE that John Mair- hofer (Registered owner) and Golden Glow Collieries, Limited (Non Personal L'ability) as lawful Occupant, whose addresses are at the office of T. B. Hooper, solicitor, Bridge Street. Princeton, B.C., will apply for a licence to take and use 30,003 galiohs per day of water out Classified SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY Offer, December Only—MASTER AUTO MATTC COAL STOKERS. $225.00 complete with f ve controls. Write for fiurther particulars, —Master Stoker Company, 314-W. 12 Ave. Vancouver, B.C. 2c FOR SALE—1929 Essex Sedan, fair condition and rubber. Snap for $85.00 cash Apply Star. CANADIAN SELECT your Christmas Cards now at The Star. TIME TABLE TRAIN No. 11—WEST Leave Nelson, B=C. 10:05 a.m. Daily Leave Princeton 2:11 a.m. Daily Arrive Vancouver. 10:00 a.m. Daily fW; TRAIN No. 12—EAST Leave Vancouver 8:15 p.m. Daily Leave Princeton 4:15 a.m. Daily Arrive Nelson 8:45 p.m. Daily BROOKMERE-MERRITT _SPENCE'S BRIDGE Train No. 805, North—Mon.-Thurs. Leave Brookmere 8:00 a.m. Leave Merritt 11:15 a.m. Arrive Spence% Bridge 2:00 p.m. Arrive Merritt 9:35 a.m. Train No. 806. South Leave Spence's Bridge Arrive Merritt Leave Merritt Arrive Brookmere Tues.-Fri. "~6:00 a.m, 8:20 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:20 a.m. of Bromley Creek, which flows north-easterly and drains into tihe S milkameen River about 5 I! miles from Princeton. The water will .foe diverted at a point about 300 yards north-east from the south-west corner of Lot 406, Yale Division Yaie District, and w.ll be used for domestic and steam purposes upon the coal mine and lands of the said Lot 406. Tlis notice was posted on the ground on the 14th day of December, 1937. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the "Water Act" will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Ftrinceton, B.C Objections to the application may be filed with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament .Buildings, Victoria, B.C., or with the above mentioned Water Recorder within thirty days after the first appearance of this notice in a loca*l newspaper. John Mairhofer (Registered Owner) and the Golden Glow Collieries, Limited (Non Personal Liability). By T. B. HOOPER, Agent. The date of the first publication of this not:ce is the 16th day of December, 1937. 2-4c Synopsis of Land Ad v Princeton, B.C. C. A. BERNARD, 14th August, 1937 Agent. PRE-EMPTIONS ACANT, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age, and by aliens on declaring intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation and improvement. Pull information concerning Pre-emptions is given in Bulletin No. I, Land Series, "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of which can be obtained free of charge by addressing the Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C.; Bureau of Provincial Information, Victoria, or any Government Agent. | Records will be granted covering only iand suitable for agricultural purposes within reasonable distance of road, school and marketing facilities and which is not timberland, i.e., carrying oyer 5,000 board feet per acre east of- the Coast Range and 8,000 feet per acre west of that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Land Recording Division in which the land applied for is situated, on printed forms obtained from the Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for five years and improvements made to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivating at least five acres, before a Crown Grant can be received. Pre-emptions carrying part time conditions of occupation are also granted. PURCHASE OR LEASE • applications are received for purchase. oC vacant and unreserved .Crown lands, not being timberland, for agricultural purposes. Minimum price of first-class f arable) "land is $5 per acre, and second- class (grazing) land, $2.50 per acre. Further information is given in Bulletin No. 10, Land Series. "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." As a partial relief measure, reverted lands may De acquired by purchase in ten equal instalments, with the first payment suspended for two years, provided taxes are paid when due and improvements are made during the first two years of not less than 10% of the appraised value. ' Mill, factory or industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres, may be purchased or leased, the conditions Including payment of stumpage. TJnsurveyed areas, not exceeding 80 acres, may be leased as homesites, conditional upon a dwelling being erected In the first year, title being obtained after residence and improvement conditions axe fulfilled and land has been surveyed. For grazing and industrial purposes ' areas not exceeding 640- acres may be leased by one person or a company. Under the Grazing Act the Province Is divided into grazing districts and the range administered under grazing regulations amended from time to time to meet varying conditions. Annual grazing permits are issued based on certain monthly rates per head of stock. Priority in grazing privileges is given to resident stock owners, stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free or partially free permits available for settler*, tampers and teavellei's, ap W ten bead. DEPARTMENT OF MINKS Synopses of Mining Laws m MINERAL ACT Free Kiners' Certificate* Any person over the age of eighteen. and any Joint Stock Company is entitled to enter upon all waste lands of the down and upon any other lands whereon the minerals other than coal are reserved to the Crown and its licensees (with specific reservations), for the purpose, of prospecting for minerals, locating claims and mining. The fee to an individual for a Free Miners' Certificate is $5.00 for one year. To a Joint Stock Company having a capital of $100,000.00 or less the fee for a year is $50.00; If capitalized beyond this tn* fee is $100.00. The Free Miners' Certificates run fro/m date of issue and expire on the 31st of May next after Its data or some subsequent 31st of May. Certificates may be obtained for any part *C j a year terminating on 31st of May lor a proportionately less fee. (Free Miner** Certificates are also applicable to Cka Placer Mining Aet.) Mineral Claim* Size: 51.65 acres. Recording fee: $2.50 per claim. Representation: Assessment work tosho extent of $100.00 must be done each year and recorded on or before the anniversary date of record of the claim. Cash in tbe sum of $100.00 may be paid in lien *f such assessment work. Fee for recording assessment work, $2.50. If the required assessment work has been performed within the year, but not recorded within that time, a free miner may within thirty days 'hereafter record such assessment work upon payment of aa additional fee of $10.00. The actual eost of the surrey of a mineral claim to an amount not exceeding $100.00 may also be recorded as assessment work. As soon as assessment work to the extent of $500.00 (or eash paid of a like amount) is recorded and a survey made of the claim, the owner of such claim is entitled to a Crown Grant on payment of a fee of $25.00. and giving the necessary nHlm required by the Act. PLACER MINING mOt Four types of placer claims: Creek diggings', bar diggings: dry diggings; and precious stone diggings. (For details see Fart n, Placer Mining Act.) Representation: A placer claim must be worked by the owner or someone an his behalf continuously as far' as practicable during working hours. Lay-overs and leaves of absence may be declared b" the Gold Commissioner under certain conditions. To hold a placer claim for more than one year it must be re-recorded before the expiration of the record or re- record. Placer Mining Leases Size and method of staking, etc. Eighty acres in extent, staked along a "location line" not more than one-half mile jn length. In this line one bend or change of direction is permitted. Where a straight line is followed two posts only are necessary, i.e., an "initial post" and 9 "final post." Where there is a. change of direction a legal post must be placed to mark the point of the said change. The leasehold is allowed a width not in excess of one-quarter mile. The locator is required within thirty days after the date of the location to post a notice in the office of the Mining Recorder setting out the name of the applicant; the number of his free miner's certificate; the date of location: the number of feet lying to the right and left of the location line; and the approximate area or size of the ground. Dredging leases on rivers for five miles below low-water mark are also granted. ; Fees: Annual rental on placer mining lease, $30.00; annual development work required to be expended, $250.00; annual rental on dredging lease, $25.00 per mile; annual development work required to be l expended, $1,000.00 per mile: the value .of \ any new plant or machinery employed to count as money expended in development. Fee for recording certificate of work, $2.50. Lease fee, $5.00. Provisional Free . Miners' Certificates, (Placer) Aet Department of Mines Aet Among other things, these Acts provide for the staking and representing of placer claims without payment of fees, and. assistance to prospectors by free assays... eta A detailed synopsis of the above Acts; also the "Mines Development Act"; -"Mineral Survey and Development Act"; "Iron and Steel Bounties Act"; and "Phosphate-mining Act"; are available at the Department of Mines, Victoria'. Complete copies of the Acts may be obtained (ran the King's Printer, Victoria. ,-■'■ * Star "Coming Event" Ads Pay BlBEE-l rfRE5T5 | EilSURE FUTURE BE CPREFUL UJITH FIRE Hf in THE UIOODS I PAGE TWELVE * THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. I* ************** X-JrJffjOJfr *-«-*** .^.iL^C'Qk-taking trims again—and what shall we say was the greatest spectacle in S'.mi.kameen spore for 1937? T-iat one-handed over-the- shoulder catch of long John Cole's in the payoff opener? — the dog' fight at OI ver when we strugg.ingly saw a twenty point lead—and aught else—toeing out down?—those last hectic last minutes of the Kelowna final when we overhauled the per- -ennilal campions, only to see the cup slip away in the dying seconds W$fh our fellows having ghen too much to fight back? — or when Skipper B' 11 'back when he was a human be hg) squirmed on the boards with a shoulder out? — or tieai unforgettable mud-slaught in the Hedley rink when every board seerritwi to come up and wallop everybody? '•§: Pick your own out of that lot— or perhaps you can improve on it; atfrhaps in the gentler sports of golf:-J$. curling, about which we knowi^Httle by personal acquaintance: but we do know that sports- mansfiilp blossoms in strange places and that's the biggest thrill of all— so back on the shelf goes 1937, and out of the ha^-comes 1938, with unseen -tests and opportun'ties — and may it be a good year for both sport anfff.:iPortsnien- Eiy the way, you wiil find the highlights of the yje&r iii Similkameen sport under that head in our general review. Let's jiaye your ideas. k And on the general front, in our small opinion the experts went right over top of the greatest per- ' formance of the sports year, that is, th© greatest that came to light; it was the triumph of these fighting B.C. 'Varsity kids' who went n'ght cut from scratch and won the Canadian he op crown, something which, according to a 1 the books, they had no bus; ness to do. Maybe we'Te prejudiced, but that's the spirit. Tommy Parr had it too, of course but he knew it all along, and when a guy gets that way you can start to count him out. And wh.le you're at, it save ten for Joe Louis. JlSLC3i STAR HOCKEY BOYS ARE SLOW TO START Five Team Loop In Prospeot Once , Arrangements Can Be Completed it OOCKEY is still very much in a •'-'•sate of uncertainty hereabouts despite the lateness of the season. Delay in ice-making is probably a big factolU'f. It had been intended to start the schedule -^d^fanuary, but the boys just don't seem to be able to get together. A meeting was called before Christmas, but only one c*urj was adequately represented. A tentative schedule was drawn up and submitted and a general canvass of the clubs made by mail. It had been p-anned to include Summerland as well as Blakeburn, Copper Mtn., Hedley and Princeton, playing home and home games. There has been no league hockey in the valley since 1930. In the old days Ptr.nceton, Copper Mtn., and Allenby competed Princeton Hoopsters Head Valley League the standing. Plans called for a split schedule but the future of the league is uncertain at present, j W Pts 6 2 2 Princeton ..: 3 Hsdiey ....: 1 Copper Mtn L ITNDEFEATED in three starts, 1 ^ Princeton hoopsters have cinch ed first half honors in the valley league. There is still one game to tote played, but it cannot affect 3 ~t" PRINCETON B NORMAN HANSEN Carpenter, Contractor SPECIALIZING IN FINISHING SCHULLI'S POOL ROOM Pool, Billiard?, Snooker and Good Fellowship ROBTAJKHULLI. prop. SKATING RINK : SEASON : TICKETS ■ ■ j Children $1.50 ■ Men $3.00 I Ladies $2.00 ■ Couple $4.00 I Family .-. $5.00 PRINCETON SKI CLUB EXHIBITION SKI JUMPING Ha litem) STOfe FRIENDS! ) j an'imvi n teffit >p ■■iMitlmJft-- I ^3i>*i. f New centrally locate* ft th* Hotel Princeton Black. W« invito you to call ilwta'lis-: **> ■■ 'bmntmimmmmr*. Wmrmmlmm. Zmm^mmmhmi/ltti tmmtb ■ ■»lfci*?»l'i»**^|PWI t. Q. WILSON Complete The Hope-Princeton Road at the Big Hill SUNDAY 1 P.M. Refreshments —:— Collection Skiers and-^.ublic Heartily Invited PRINCETON, B.C PRINCETON BILLIARD HALL AND BARBER SHOP RIVERSIDE AUTO PARK d*|£ P.O. BOX 61 CONFECTONERY NOVELTIES TOBACCOS TOURIST INFORMATION * NEWS HEADQUARTERS . Ms?i This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. PAGE THIRTEEN Famous Globe Trotters Play Here Next Sunday ■****-k*++*-Mc*******+**************************^ YOU have seen a cyclone; you have heard a «ym!phony; you have rubbed shoulders with aristocrats. Now step forward and meet the star spangled black rosebuds of Harlem who do with basketballs what Mr. Pattullo does with your taxes. Anyone who saw- Papa Sapperstein's dusky darlings last year knows just what can be done with the big brown me'on for which those gentlemen of Georgia have such an affinity—and how easy it can be made to look. Not merely are the Globe Trotters the world's outstanding hooping showmen— they are within the first three among the straight basketballers; and despite their 'auxiliary clowning, they take their status very seriously. In the ten season's they have performed they have won 13.10 games while losing 116—almost as good a record as Olaila had jlast year—for a percentage of .918. In the 1934-5 season the Trotters played 99 games in 94 consecutive days ,and won 154 of the 156 games played. How. is it done? System! Abe Sapper- stein, an old professional himself, has an uncanny wizardry of judgment; and on top of that he uses sound business methods. Each fall the boys go into rigid training in Chicago, with a host of eager rookies anxioius for an ink-sipot in the sun. The unsuccessful candidates go back to professional teams in Detroit, Columbus and Cincinnati, with whom the Trotters have an understanding; for basketball is only one of Mr. Sapperstein's sport promotional interests. Then they are all, college boys, good, clean fellows; and you only have to talk to them*to substantiate that. Last year they travelled 25,872 miles and performed before 203,000 fans in 21 states. See These Dusky BOB FRAZIER- GUARD Wonders Next Sunday He is Ofc^WCTOfc W-JrAANSHiP BASKereM-L. tUe.UHD\5PUTep Champion IK-PRO BA6KHT©AiV.L THE BOYS WHO ROCK THE BASKETBALL WORLD Inmnn Jackson — Center. 6' 3"; 8th season with the Trotters and 16th 'In independent basketball Ons of the greatest ball handlers and showmen in the game. Captain of the team and product of New York. Harry Rusan—forward. His fifth season. All-American colored forward'in 1933. Only 5' 4", weighing 130 pounds, he is the smallest man in independent basketball and one of the fastest. In spite of his size, has never been hurt. A wonderful shot. Home in Detroit. Bill Ford—guard, 5'10"., 180. Fourth season with Trotters. One of Ohio's greatest high school players. Ted Strong—guard. 6'3", 200. A versatile lad who stars in the summer time with Kansas City Mon- archs. Sensaittonal rookie first baseman, hit .420 last season. Has the largest hands in basketball. Home Chicago; college, Baltimore. Zash Ciryton—forward Another» basebailing hoopster. 6 ft, 195. With New York Rens last season. Jimmy Haynes—forward. Fast, el usive youngster. From same Detroit neighborhood as Joe Louis. HARLEM at HEDLEY SUNDAY 9th JANUARY 1937 8 PI Community Hall Don't Miss This! *-Mf*+***k*K*+**<k*Mc-»':-M".-'r 9 BASKETBALL— Attraction Extraordinary! HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS Versus PRINCETON ORANGE HALL, PRINC-ETON SUNDAY 9th JANUARY, 1938 —3 p.m.— * General, 50c * Reserved 75c PAGE FOURTEEN THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. THURSDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, 1937 1 SIMILKAMEEN'S SWING BACK TO PROSPERITY GAINED MOMENTUM DURING 1937 latter category may be listed several Granby executives. Mr. Lans ng resigned from the Granby staff, and with him left a popuiar family. Constable Hatherill was succeed- [ Continued from Page Six ] Ratepayers' dabbed wth ;ne ider of an athletic hall, to cost $12,0C0 on government assistance, but rejected the plan. A salary schedule was adopted, and $12,000 funds voted, later increased by $2,000 when with the new term it was found necessary to open an additional classrooom in the Scandinavian Hall School enrollment reached 390, an all-time high. Still bothered w th growing pains, Hedley added another room. It had •two changes to the staff. Other vailey schools were much as usual. The Hospital had an active year. Annual meeting showed revenue for 1936 $24,229.05, with an operating surplus of $2,163.64. The 1937 revenue should show a substantial increase, jn view of Granby contracts. The nurses' home was opened 27th July. It cost some $7,500. Railways—The year saw the de- m'se of the Hedley-Princeton section of the V.V.&E. (Great Northern) long lingering in senility. In January the usual order came 'through extending the time by which operations were to be resumed and without further warning the commission announced in October that permission had been given to abandon the line above Hedley. There were local protests. On the Kettle Valley there"%ere many small tout few major disruptions. The Coquihalla was kept open most of the winter. Light, Power—There were no major disruptions, though many minor stops, the worst being on election night. No reduction iii rates. Aviation—Notable strides were made here fin this important traffic of the future. In line with the federal government's preparations to establ sh a trans-Canada commer. cial service, a modern beacon was installed, together with other equipment. On the epic dawn-to-dusk flight Commander Tudhope winged his silver Lockheed over the local airporttn early August. The beacon was completed in September. Several planes sat down here during the year. Transfers—A number of valued cit zens were lost to the district, but tiie loss was in part discounted by important acquisitions. In this ed toy Const. Halliday; Const. Deane went to Coalmont; Const. Nelson and Const. Lines came to Princeton, Const' Smith replaring Const. Miller at Hedl^. 8 Forest ranger Eden changed places with Ranger Eraser of Sicamous. In the churches, Rev. Pound left Coalmont for Rutland, being succeeded by Rev. Dovey. Rev. Miller succeeded Rev. 'Ballard at Keremeos, and Father White replaced Father McLeod. Weather—A bountiful, beautiful year, despite a late spring and less than average sunshine. Average rain and snow fall. Heavy mid-October ra'ns and severe snow storms mid November and end of December. Coldest recording 6th January, 33 below, warmest 24th July, 94. Usual mid-February cold snap. High Watf'r in local rivers came about mid-May. There was no big break-up of ice, but a gradual going -out in February and March. The Fruit Crop was good, especially for apples. Clarke and Armstrong again won many honors at Vancouver and followed up with a victory at the British Empire fair in London. Bob Taylor again won honors with seed potatoes though little down on Shorthorns. He added the best imported bull at a special Calgary sale* which he organized. Births—The stork had one of his busiest years on local record. No official f gures available. Deaths—The grim reaper thinned the ranks of the old timers and also claimed some of our best-loved cit'zens. Among ths deaths were: R. E. Baxter, Hedley post-master, 7th January; Mrs. S. L. Allison, first wh'te woman resident of the Similkameen, 1st February; John Cos- grove, Hedley o^d-timer, 13th February; W. R. Wilson, grand old man of B.C. mining, April; C. O. Day, Princeton old-timer, 8th June; G. C. Haselden, well known veteran, 5th June; Dan McEachern, Olaila pioneer, 19th July. Birthdays—On the other hand a number of our esteemed senior residents successfully negotiated another hurdle; among them Mrs. W. Martin; Mr. A. E. Howse (82 12th July), Mrs. Howse, and Podunk Davis, 79 21st November. Epidem;ics^—A mild form of measles was heavily pravaient in ths early part of the year. The paralysis scare skipped the valley in early fall. Fires—It was a comparit'vely easy year for fires. Thre were no serious forest fires. Among the few property xires were: J. Budd cabin, Jan- nary. Miltich fire, Blakeburn, May; Coalmont bush fire, late May and W. Hazzard home, 16th July. Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade maintained its organ zation and the parent association made a canvass and bought a little new hose. In Hedley a volunteer brigade was organized. Water—Citizens protested atti* tude of the new company which took over an Princeton near the end of last year, but as the year progressed better relations developed, and voluntary reductions' in rates were made, after an investigat'on before the Water Board in March proved fruitless. Celebrations*—Easter was iqu'et, with weather backward. Coronation day was observed at Princeton and Hedley, with Betty Lansing local Queen of the.May. Hedley took over Empire Day to open the new Nickel Plate road. Dominion Day •of "prosperity year" was an outstanding one, with Beryl Lawrence Carnival Queen. Hedley celebrated Labor Day with sports and Princeton's Legion came forward with one of the most appropriate Remembrance Day programmes on record. Of the major social events of the year may be ranked the New Year's Dominion Day and Remembrance Day dances, and the re.open'ng dance at Copper Mtn. in April. First AM—This humane work con tinued the revival started last year. Active, and increased classes at Princeton, Blakeburn, Copper Mtn. Hedley, Nickel Plate, Keremeos and Coalmont. The annual field day in late June saw Coalmont-Blakeburn cart off six of ^he ten trophies, with two to Princeton and one to Hedley. J. Ovington of Coaimont and A. Gould of Princeton were awarded instructors' certificates. Still On The Job SALESMAN GILBERT PRIDEAUX Fraternal—It was an average year for the lodges, with no outstand ng honors to local citizens. New Elk lodges were established at Hedley (January) and Princeton (Decem- ger). Observatory Chapter Arch Masons was inst'tuted in October The Star published its full quota of 52 issues in 1937, and made progress desp.te petty opposition. It contributed several special numbers comprising a useful addition to "Sim ilkameen-iana". These included a Short History of Similkameen is. sued as a memorial to Mrs. S. L. A1-' iison; a Coronation Number, acclaimed the best ever produced in the valley; an Election issue giving a complete analysis and a .background of local and general pol - tical history; a "Hope Trail" souvenir number, a "Cement Plant" souvenir number; p. "Progriess" number, a "Remembrance" number, and last week's Christmas number, biggest ever produced in the valley OeiCommanders. I. Similkameen's Premier Dance Band, Greet the New Year with a Song.. and hope to serve you better and oftener in 1938 GEORGE | • KEENLEYSIDE *J fi Drums -J ■*■*+++.**■*■*■*+*+■*■*■*■*■* i VINCE $ CASHMORE * * 1st Sax J .**' and a one man job. SPORT Sport shared in the general revival, but interest is still backward. The long sequence of ski tournaments was broken but preparations are now being made to house the Western Canad'an championships. Tom Mobraaten, top ranking national ace, joined the local fold. Bertie Irwin of the Amber club was top dog in a purely local competition. In basketball Princeton again had a hand on the cup, only to lose its gripT Senior C's trimmed Ashcroft and Oliver and lost to Kelowna 54- 48 in the final. Hedley men essayed Senior B but lost to the strong Summerland aggregation. Without opposition Hedley girls won their way to Victoria but lost in the Intermediate B final. Star-spangled Globe Trotters of Harlem put on the show of the year at Hedley. Curlers enjoyed a good season. Avery won the -nter-rink cup and Hooper the double knock-out. For the first time a Princeton rink invaded the Vancouver spiel but came back well beaten High School softbailers carried off the title. Golfers enjoyed a long season from May to October, with Ernie Gray and Mrs. Sorenson carrying off the club championships. One boxing card was essayed. Through the amazing mathematics of the officials, Keremeos won the annual school sports, though Princeton carr ed off most of the events. One Mile won the Star shield for class B schools. Organized baseball came back to the valley, with six teams competing. After a poor start Copper Mtn. carried off top honors, beating Firinceton n the playoff final. Gordon Ingram won the cup in the annual Dominion Day shoot with a score of 124. Only one game of football was played in the Upper Valley, Blake burn'beating Princeton 4-1 Dominion Day.. Hedley had a few games with outside teams. Perhaps the outstand ng sports feature of the year was the introduction of box lacrosse, with Cam. Hooper and Dave Taylor teaming up in the effort. Opening game at Princeton saw the homesters beat Hedley 4-3, with the result reversed the next week. Mors interest was shown in badminton than in any previous year. Similkameen Potpourri—The year brought a goodly portion of small matter. The price of prosperity was dust from the Power plant, while in mid-summer a plague of grasshoppers descended upon an unsuspecting public. Rev. J. C. Goodfellow led. fourteen boys in his te^ith annual hike over the Hope Trail. Even Arthur Evans got into the picture; but only for a day, "Sparky" Hatherill being too potent a force to contend with, and the aeg's for communism having quailed. Then Perley made history by going out to the Coast for the second time to fifty years, back in October. We had a nude bather in July, some glorious displays of the aurora bor- ealis, generally good huntang, even if we were denied a view of the eclipse through cloudy skies. And they built add tions to both beer parlors, as well as the Brewery. Copper Mountain and Allenby quickly settled down, with schools, post offices and bus service being restored. Considerable building was, necessary and many newcomers made the valley the'r home. 'Coalmont, Blakeburn and Tulameen enjoyed a good though unspectacular year, with the mines busy, and many social events. Hedley suffered from the Amalgamated cloud, 'but progress was none the less steady. Part time bank ing facilities and street lights were the principal acquisitions. Keremeos enjoyed many social activities, and excellent crops. The fall fair and the children's fair were outstanding; and movies came to town. A plebisc te on the question of beer parlors found tbe town still opposed. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. PAGE FIFTEEN b.t.u. a llfey PAGES of-the PAST I*}§5 Years Ago— k Fro)n The Similkameen Star, 26th December, 1902 W. Knight, E. J. Dunsmoor and T Hitchings entertained w th music- at the Tulameen Hotel on Christmas night Mr. John Downey has arrived from Vancouver to assist Mr. Jas. Sutherland, manager^ror the A. E. Howse Co., wim |fcpck- taking. Pr nceton-Granfte Creek road has been blocked with'snow for a few days.. Jas. Hislop, P.L.S., has returned to town after surveying the Fort- land group at Aspen Grove. Mr. F. P. Cook entertained at a :mei3jy dance at his home Chiiist. masleve. * Nope, that doesn't mean "badly torn • undies", but the lack of 'em will make you feel that way. They are British ThermaL Units, par eels of heat and energy so vital to you in the cold, treacherous wea ther. Let us fill up the coal bin and woodshed now, and bring you the greatest things money can buy— comfort and health insurance. w\l Phone us regarding your fuel problems. We are glad to advise the right grade to suit your needs. But-don't delay. m mi Years Ago- -k' F$m The Similkameen Star, 27th December, 1912 Work is progressing favorably at the Cement Plant. -'-.Ajlj^kl between the B. C. Copper "pOjl-;and Em 1 Voight is reported, but details are lacking. ' A'-^raegar Rescue outfit has been installed at the Princeton Coal & iLanMCompany's mine. The Star demands that a Merritt newspaper apologize, and threatens libel on'behalf of the Ladis' Ad. MerritfjT Ef|peir has reported that gifts, for the Christfas tree were bought at Uncle Tim's. School report—4th Reader—Oriel Meausette, Effie McLean, George and Theodore Prest; 3rd Reader— Hazel Bombard, Dorothy Meausette; 2nd Reader—Bertha Prest, David Forsyth; First Reader—Grace Norman, Ruth Rutherford; Second Primer—Fred Gull ford, Babbie Thomas, Alfred Thomas, Maurice Wright; Krst Primer—Bertha. Gibson, Jack Norman, Graham Gibson, George Schisler, Doliy Waterman. m B A L L Orange Hall FRIDAY, 31st DECEMBER Prizes, Novelti^, ': Supper Commanders' Music Gentlemen $1.00 Ladies 50c For . Costumes Se$_4Jiz'&i qOL|dBNS^" STORE. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ a ■ ■ ■-■ PR1NTING~V IB-STAR. ; ■%/'*i/'V%%^''%.'%/»^'-%/*^sxv PAGE SIXTEEN THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B.C. THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1937. Burr Motors Announce The New Ford For 1938 Ford offers two new cars for 1938 — the Standard Ford V-8 and the De Luxe Ford V-8. They are different in appear- ance — but built to the same standard of mechanical excellence —* on the same 112- inch wheelbase. Because people liked our 1937 car so well, they bought more than of any other make. They liked its looks, its smooth performance,' and the way it handled. We have improved on that car in the newly styled Standard Ford V-8. But some folks wanted still more site and style, with the same fundamental Ford advantages. For them, we have designed a new De Luxe line. The De Luxe Ford V- 8 Sedans are longer with more room, larger luggage space, and finer appointments. De Luxe cars are equipped with the 85-horsepower Ford V- 8 engine. They provide more motoring satisfaction at low Ford prices. The Standard is even lower priced than the De Luxe. It is a brilliant, modern car. It has graceful new lines and well-tailored interiors. It gives you the same basic advantages of the 85-horsepower Ford V-8 engine. Before Ford made V-type 8-cylinder engines available to every one, they were used only in expensive cars. Since then, four million Ford owners have learned the genuine enjoyment of driving an 8-cylinder car with all-round economy. The low prices of the De Luxe and Standard cars make it easy for you to step into the V-8 class. FIT YOUR CAR TO YOUR NEEDS With two distinct designs, two body sizes and two price ranges, you'll find a 1938 Ford car to fit your personal needs exactly. Whatever one you choose, you get time- proved Ford V-8 performance. Whatever price you pay, you get a car built soundly to serve you well.... That's the Ford way. FOR LOW DELIVERED MUCKS SEE YOUR LOCAL FORD DIALER De Luxe Ford V-8 models are Coupe, Tudor Sedan, Fordor Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Club Coupe, Convertible Club Coupe, Phaeton and Convertible Sedan. Standard Ford V-8 is available in three models:Coupe, Tudor Sedan and Fordor Sedan. Ford sells a fully equipped ear at tbe lowest possible price. The prices on De Luxe models include twin tail lights, two windshield wipers, two sun visors, twin electric horns, cigar lighter, de luxe steering wheel, glove compartment clock and lock, chrome wheel bands, in addition to front and rear bumpers and guards, spare wheel and tire and tube, tire lock, and headlight beam indicator. Prices on Standard models include front and rear bumpers and guards, spare wheel and tire and tube, tire lock, one tail light, one windshield wiper, one sun visor, cigar lighter, headlight beam indicator, and two horns. 1938 FORD HAS MANY CHANGES —•&- Biggest, Most Luxuriant Cars Yet Built By Ford, With Many Added Comforts ■"■■•■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ «;*^ sis w^sf*--a ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ See the New Ford V-8 for 1938 in the Showrooms of BURR MOTORS, LIMITED PRINCETON MECHANICAL CHANGES k Improved Easy Action Safety Brake Is Notable Creation w |JOR 1938 Ford announces two dis- tinct new cars, differing in appearance, appointments and price, but both with many improvements and .both equipped with the famous V-8 eng'ne and standard chassis. One is the de-luxe model, the other the standard. Both are economical cf operation, dependable in performance, and weil within the low price field. Burr Motors, Limited," Similkameen Ford distributors, are now display ng and demonstrating both types, and invite your inspection The standard car is designed for owners for whom economy in f rst cost and operating cost is paramount. The de luxe model provides added style and comfort for those who desire them. There are eight distinct types in the de luxe series and three in the i standard series. ' The de luxe is entirely new in appearance. The radiator grille, is of n€w design. Appearance of the hood is longer and more sweeping. Fenders are mass ve. Interior appointments are in keeping with the style cf the exterior. Substantally- more room in the closed sedans, greater passenger comfort and much larger luggage space are provided, ^-j;. In addit on to the two passenger cars Ford is showing a new line of trucks and commercial cars. Both are newly styled to lend "eye appeal" in commercial transportation. T're 1938 group of Ford trucks includes the 134-inch and 157-inch wheelbase trucks in addition to the 112.inch commercial cars. The 134 inch wheel-base truck :'s new this year, replacing the 131 1-2 inch wheelbase in the big truck i ijne; a new frame width for the 1134- and 157-inch wheelbase units, f improved brakes and eas'er steering and stronger construction j throughout are other advances. The two-ton truck is powered with the Ford V-8 95 horsepower engine and. the 11-2 ton truck and commercial cars with the 85 horsepower eng'ne. Some of the new features of the passenger models include beautiful new instrument panel, with recessed knobs,- trimly .tailored upholstery with harmonizing fittings, deep cushions, rear arm rests, pillar lights, adjustable driver's seat, head light deflector, center-poise comfort, steel body reinforced with steel, entire body of steel, welded into a stogie untit—not a piece of wood in the ensemble. The brakes are controlled by full steel cables, enclosed in flexible conduit, with fast, certain braking action with light pressure^ Ford poses ail passengers close to the center of the car, and balances the weight so that the front and rear wheels carry almost equal loads. Back seat passengers enjoy a "front seat ride." Rich interior appointments match the sweeping lines of exterior beauty. Upholstery is of broadcloth or "fine mohair. Both standard passenger cars are built on a 112-inch wheel base. There is a compartment for a radio, ample luggage space ,and ash-trays built into the arm rests, which are curved so aa not to catch clothng.
Title changes in chronological order: Similkameen Star (1900-03-31 to 1900-07-28), The Similkameen Star (1900-08-04 to 1900-10-20), Similkameen Star (1900-10-27 to 1918-05-10), The Princeton Star (1918-05-17 to 1935-08-29), The Similkameen Star (1935-09-05 to 1939-12-28).
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