@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "caaf7170-14fc-4cba-9f30-a30c872d9144"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-07-15"@en, "1927-12-21"@en ; dcterms:description "The oldest mining camp newspaper in British Columbia. ; The Ledge was published in Greenwood, in the Kootenay Boundary region of southern British Columbia. The Ledge was published by James W. Grier until 1907, and was subsequently published by R. T. Lowery (1907-1920) and G. W. A. Smith (1920-1929). The paper's longest-serving editor was R. T. Lowery (1906-1926), a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. The Ledge absorbed the Boundary Creek Times in April 1911, and was published under a variant title, the Greenwood Ledge, from August 1926 to May 1929."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xledgreen/items/1.0306264/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ �� '���' "1 *.���;-.- .VOL. II GREENWOOD, B.t., W^PNiljSBAY;-:-D��^MB]|JR.;2i; 1927 ��� No. 21' Christmas Messages From Far and Near I cheerfully avail myself of your in- ' vitation io extend Christmas Greetings to the people of the Greenwood District. The year about to-close lias becn a memorable one in the history of Canada, thc various Celebrations in connection with our Diamond Jubilee Year of Confederation having- done much to cement and strenghtcn thc bonds which unite our varoius Provinces. . Greenwood sprang into existence following the discovery of its mines. Interest in the development of our mineral wealth has been stimulated by a visit from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and.His Royal Uligh- ness Prince George; and by the Prime Minister of England and by the Empire Mining and Metallurgical Congress. As an outcome thc attention of the mineral world has been drawn to the present and potential mineral wealth oi' our Province. We take pride in the Mineral Production for ihc year anil by each of us continuing to do his or her share we can look forward with confidence to . the future in which, may I hope Greenwood will continue to play its prominent pari. . Wishing you one and all a very ��� Happy Christmas. R. RANDOLPH BRUCE, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columiba. It is a pleasure to me to comply with , your request, and through your co- lumns convey my greetings to my old ��� fellow citizens of Greenwood. The , passing years naturally bring their ��� changes, but one never quite forgets old ���friends and associates. I think I shall /always have a warm spot in my heart , for Greenwood and its people. I trust you will have your full share of the ^better times coming to British Col urn- 'bia, and that, each and all will enjoy a '.Merry Cliristmasr-:and.a_IIa_i)i)y,Ne\\v ���'���Year. - ���...', ' ���*,. J. D. MacLEAN Prime Minister of British Columbia. ; "His Worship the Mayor, City Trustee, the Aldermen and Civic Officials of the City of Greenwood, extend greetings of hearty goodwill to all fellow citizens. Tliey appreciate the increased interest shown in Civic Affairs during 1927 and desire to thank all who have helped in overcoming many of the difficulties that have had to lie faced during the year. Tlicir siheerest wish is to see a new era of prosperity for the City in the future commencing JW28." ������- ^-WL��� -y ''Peace on earth���Goodwill to men." "Christmas and New Year's Greetings to everybody from the parishioners of Sacred Heart, Church and .; Father Mclntyre." Curling Has Started The knights of the stanes played their first game of the season on Friday last; The ice was in A1 condition and the players had difficulty in keeping the rocks from going through tho house. ,,, The following is a prospective lineup of the rinks: Hoy (skip), Bryan, Francis, Morrison. Walters (skip), Juan Puddy, McMynn, C. S. Floyd.. XX; Gregory (skip), Smith, Powers, Mellin. ' Forshaw (skip), Peterson, Jesse Puddy, R. M. Floyd. Goodeve (skip), Taylor, Pope, Jas Skilton. Walmsley (skip), McDonald, New- march, Walker. Spares: Ken. Skilton, Reggie Skilton, S. B Hamilton, T. ,'~'M.* Gulley,, E. Blundell, H. H. Summersgill, and H.J. Purkis. An Executive meeting will.be held in the Court House on Friday at 8 p.m.' Hockey Club Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Greenwood Hockey Club was held iii Taylor's Store on Monday evening, Dec. 19th. The following officers were'elected: President, H. T. Newmarch. Vice-President, F. L. Peterson. Sec.-Treas., G. W. A. Smith. : Manager, R. C. Taylor. Captain,.N. E. Morrison. Coach, Dr. A. Francis. y .;.: The appointment of J. R. Puddy as Rink Manager, was approved, duties to commence Dec 6th. Salary to be $50 per month. He was given permission to issue two free tickets to get help for cleaning the rink. 7. . ,'", .7 It was decided to pay the City Council the $20 which was owed them from previous year. The evenings for skating for children are as follows:; Friday evenings- Saturday evenings ; when no Picture Show. Monday evenings when Show on Saturday. Children are allowed to skate every afternoon during the week. The Secretary was instructed to. register the team under the B.C.A.H.A. The meeting was'very enthusiastic and prospects are bright, for a good season.. ;* .���_.���.".,.���,.'_ iyx.y.x.....y[.��y,���,,. There arc different' seasons of the year, which bring forth different thoughts in our minds and Jsuppose the one great thought of this blessed season of Christmas-tide is peace, the peace, which can only obtain in one way namely by showing forth our lovc and goodwill towards our fellow men. Our world to-day seems full of turmoil and unrest, nation seems to be prepared to rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom, whilst all the timc wc can imagine Our Blessed Saviour gazing down on this little world of ours, His eyes pathetic with sorrow and longing and murmuring sadly "This Commandment give I unto you that yc love one another." And that ,is the whole secret of life, "LOVE." Love for God, shewn forth, by our love for one another. So, at this glad season of the year, let us have that Lovc, for with it wc may be sure that wc shall obtain peace in our hearts, a peace, which Statesmen and Politicians cannot give, and cannot'take away:���The Peace of God Which passes man's understanding. REV. E. A. St. G. SMYTH, Vicar of St. Jude's Church, Greenwood. Basketball' Last Friday evening both teams of the Basketball-Club journeyed to Grand Forks and challenged the local teams of that City. The girls game was very interesting and at first the teams seemed equally matched, Greenwood being in the lead. As the game progressed the. superior teamwork of the Grand Forks girls showed itself and the final score was 14���4. It was a very interesting game nevertheless. The boys game was very fast all the way through and at times roughWThe. 'Greenwood'teanrwas materially"stren- gthened by G. McMynn and J. Bush from Midway. The teams were equally, matched and the play was well divided. End of the time the score was 12���12, and after another four minutes each way it was 16���16 and another two minutes each way 16���16 which meant the teams had tied. After the game a dance was held where everyone had-the best of tiniest CARMI TO HAVE COALING PLANT A new coaling plant for the Kettle Valley railway is under construction at Carmi.- Hitherto all coaling on the Kettle Valley cast of Penticton was done by hand at,Midway,but the new machine plant will speed up the coal handling. Sufficient coal will be put on the engine at Carmi to enable it to go to Midway and return to Carmi, when it will coal again for the run to Penticton. $R4"Rr$Rr&str^^ ��� , .v.*.'.. : *-i -.*; ���'^i&' r*y$k$ SlUlftl ^'i'''y^.,'i'!^y,.ix' Mw;$y::���;!& Mm ''AiBxx���?.���.-.--y^y^y:;;h-.rxik ��� ��� yiS>. ���;yrmiixyxyi; ���'���'������^.jf?.:..* ;. xy\\yiB'i ,y:.;yy.. �� ... ' yzx-yy. .7 ZvYZfflf. Xz'W 'J&&%&&%&^^ Wi\\i ^tmMfiy &ftge mtsiiiut tin -rrtitkcrfi utiii frurni)s a llrru ijappg (MjrtBimais ctitH a Christmas am The ice harvest is in full swing in Greenwood . "Hearty Christmas Greetings to all." BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Greenwood and District Hospital. With the circling of the year, Chrismas has come again with its message of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Men." Wcu remember Christmases, when peace seemed to be no peace, but a mask of, bitterness, hatred and discontent.; To-day, men eveywhere are talking peace and seeking peace. "Peace on Earth" can only come among men of goodwill. Treaties, disarmaments and the League of Nations are conducive to the peace of the world only in so far as they are motived by the spirit of brotherhood. Here we reach the source of goodwill and peace in the love of our Father in Heaven, in Jesus Christ whose birthday we are about to celebrate. ANDREW WALKER, Pastor of United Church, Greenwood. "On behalf not only of myself, but also of the Conservative Party, in this District, may I extend to all resident in Greenwood and vicinity, the Season's Greetings, "with a sincere wish that, the New Year may bring you abundant Happiness and Prosperity." CM. KINGSTON, Grand Forks, B. C Christmas time is with us, again, 1927 years since the Prince of. Peace was born into the world with his message of lovc, kindness and self sacrifice. Some day everyone will see that his plan is the only road tb happiness; I would wish for my old time friends a Happy Christmas-time, Scott McRae, Jimmy Copeland, Jimmy Lynch, John Thornton and all others who were here in the Kettle Valley when I arrived, to settle in 1889. WW \\) Wishing Everybody a Happy Chrismas. ;';'���*���'��� ;'',"' r. d. kerr;- ')) ,,..' Midway, B..C.I). The Community Clnistma'sConcert- and Tree will be heid in-the Greeh--: wood Theatre tonight "(Thursday) ��� The following is the Program.^'ariii'hged by- the teachers and pupil.��'of-the;;Greenwood Superior. School: XyyXsX; i; "O Canada".......'.'.'.. (Whole ^School) "Recitation" C. Newniarch &; Li Gulley Chorus "Jingle Bclis^. (Whole School)" "Wooden Shoe"....-.X. (Prhria*ry Room)' "Athletic Dance" 7... (Girls/in Div. II) "Duet". .Renicj Skilton. aiiil Silvia Price "Christmas Crazy Class".'.'.... (Div. II)- "Recitation" .........".......(Primary) "Christmas & Christmas".;Diy, 11 Boys "Dancing Chorus"..... (Winery Girls)' "Christmas in Naughty iyiind";' (Div. II) "Recitation"... ..... Mary Madden "Snowflakc Dance"...,,-, (Diy; II.:& III) "Recitation"..:-.".; ���% v i...;.... .May Clarli "Closing Recitation'/.;'.:.Peter. Maletta A Busy Centre ''.;.' Jiidging from the amount of traffic at tlife^'Rock Creek station for the past ���two .months this seems to be one of the' liveliest-centers in the country. Twenty-four cars of wheat have been shipped to.thc Alberta wheat Pool "at -Vancouver. . Owing to .the heavy fall of sno.w making hauling by trucks impossible the fanners had to go back to former day. methods and last week nine-tcanis loaded ..with wheat'could, be seen at one time at the loading platforms, The .loading platforms has been a great convenience to the shippers of thc district*. A CHRISTMAS WISH! To dumb beasts���a,. Merry''Christmas! I.would I could.make' you.'feei'- All happy inside ..at the .:g'ay'; yuletide With a warming,-.'��� plenteous-meal; A Christmas feast jvith the .ficings That each of'ypU;.likes\\mosfcv.: Withevery treat that a beast can eat- How I'd like to be your -hostr- There would not be a'horse'among you,- Nor a dog or cat astray, ������'���"- Nor a creature' sad that wouldn't be glad This blessed'Christmas day; .7 I-would gather you all together-: . - ;in a, feast of joy and"inirtht Every' crippled and ^14: and'. Ihungry :"."' i-ahd^cold._ ., .').. ������; ���',' Dumb beast that'walks'the.e'arth. : . ���Maude Wood Henry. .7 About twelve cars of beef cattle were also shipped lately' from this centre,' Last week a carload of steers blindfolded were loaded here. Raised oft" the hills they had on several previous occasions refused to, come out. Conservatives Elect Officers Capital Clippings On Sunday' last Mr. and Mrs. J. L. White gave a Greenwood dinner. This was to- celebrate the : arrival. of a haunch of venison sent down by Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Walters. The dinner was first class and so were the stories told of the Boundary. There is something about that Greenwood spirit, if a person is once inoculated it lasts for life.' Get a bunch of old-timers together and say- "Greenwood." Well, something is going to, happen. G. R. Naden held a real "Solo" Party at his residence last week. This was to remind him of the days, when lie lived in the mountains and when any man who could not play the game Of Dangerous Dan McGrew was considered deficient. N. H. Lamont,.Manager of the Growers Wine Co. (formerly of Greenwood) has announced that ,his company will at onee proceed to erect an addition to their plant; which will double the capacity. Last year they pub up 100,000 gallons. The : coming year they" will take,every Loganberry offered. What this meas-to. Saanich���well ask one of the growers.;.'They are certainly optimistic ��� arid ' the. possibilities of the future; are immense. ' '.*"*'���' ,.. George 'Love who taught; school at Beaverdell* last year and has recently been tea-ihing 'at the Tolmie School, has received a decided promotion. He will now be'the Principal of the school at Prospect Lake, in Saanich. Georges many friends will be pleased to hear of his progress.': - 1 So this is Winter���One inch, of sno.w for two days and five degrees of frost one night. "Now everything is clear again, and. roses' blooming in the gardens: ; There " are frequent wind storms. Recently a velocity of, 54 miles an ���'; hour was ob tained.. The maximum on record here is 61 miles. That is nothing to the gales farther SOllth. ': Midway News R. A. Brown has. installed a radio at his residence. Howard : Pannell has; been confined to his home through illness. Carl Thomet'and Leslie Salmon of Powell River arrived home last Friday for . Christmas. C. Weed and A.* Lander went' to Greenwood on Tuesday afternoon by sleigh on business. Mr. and Mrs. Baker and child of Regina, Sask., have taken the Biggin ranch on Norwegian Creek. "^Miss'ISilJ^B^lFarfived'on Wednes- morning from Spokane to spend the festive- season, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bush. Kerr Creek School held their Chrismas Tree.. party on Monday last. * A nuinber from Midway attended and reported a good. time. The Card Party held in the Old School House on Tuesday evening was a great success. .The first prize, which was nothing less than a fine Christmas turkey was. won';by Mr. 'John Bush. The ladies booby -went**' to Miss Joy Sharp and the gentleman's to Mr. R. A. Brown. -..���_���.. Beaverdell Briefs B. E. Taylor lias returned from a months visit to 'Vancouver. . N. E.'Morrison was a visitor to. camp from Greenwood over the week-end. Mrs. Robt. Halcrow' has returned from Vancouver and is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lutner, at the Beaverdell Hotel; '���.-'.*"'���* Steve' Pittendrigh ' is leaving on, Thursday for Spokane, where he will spend the' Xmas holidays visiting his sisters." . ������*". All the mines are. closing for ten days to two weeks, to enable different members, of the crews to get to their .homes for tlie holidays. -....��'. :' Providence estime Work to Start in New Year The Providence Mine is to resume operations. That is the statement given, out to The Greenwood Ledge on Tuesday afternoon by L. R. Loomis and James Wilson, of" Burke,. Idaho, who have a lease and bond on the properly from the Mary Agnes Mining Co. The Mine has becn pumped out and Messrs. Loomis and Wilson spent from Thursday until Tuesday in town, during which time they gave the Providence a thorough examination and also took samples. Thcy located some rich ore and are satisfied that this famous property will again come to the fore and be as successful a producer of high grade ore as it was some years ago. . Messrs. Loomis and Wilson will return soon after thc New Year, after spending the festive season at their' home, when work will commence. The tunnel on Providence Creek uscd by A. J. .Morrison and the late Dan McGillis, when thcy had a lease on the property, will be utilized. A new plant- will be installed at thc portal and all ore and waste .Hill be taken out at that point, instead of through the.shaft at the top .workings, saving, considerable expense in hoisting operations. Until the leasers return thc Mine will be kept free from water by Wm. Madden. Thc above is certainly welcome news to the Greenwood citizens, and will make the Christmas season all the more pleasant; also will help stimulate mining in this section. The residents of the town arc pleased to see Messrs. Loomis and Wilson take over' the property and trust that their venture will, be very profitable to them. Mining Notes J. R. Mines, Limited have established a camp at the mine, snow being too deep for the men to travel to and from their homes. Latest reports are that the drift is iir-32 feet on the lower level, with satisfactory results. It is expected to'strike the vein in the next few'roiindsr ���-'::'-��� ��� *- - J ������-������ The Vendella, south of Greenwood, the Keno at Hartford, and the Elkhorn, north of Greenwood, are other mining properties that are active in this camp. A. B..Fenwick and son, who are operating in Phoenix, left today to spend Christmas at Bull River. A. J. Morrison of the Wellington mine, Beaverdell, is' in Trail on business. The Wellington is stead producer having shipped two 'carloads of _ore_Jn__:a~fe^v____,w.eeks--/The-mine^-will- close down on Thursday for the festive season, to resume operations on January 2nd. Rock Creek and District All the schools are making great preparations for their Xmas trees.. It is going to be hard to say, which is going to be the best, as there seems to be .great._competition, among -. the children, and each of them feel. sure their school will be the best. There will be a grand Xmas dance in the Riverside Hall, on Wednesday, Dec. 28th under the auspices of the Rock Creek Farmers' and Women's Institute. Bush's Orchestra ' will play their usual up to dale music. Everyone is asked to come and make it a success for it, is for a good cause so come and have a really good dance as you are sure to enjoy yourself so don't miss it. Adults $1.00, children, under 14. years 50 cents, supper included. Starts at 8.30. See posters. The Annual Meeting of the'Consef vatives of the Greenwqod Polling Division of the Grand Forks-Greenwood Riding *\\ya's held in the Imperial Hotel, Greenwood on Friday, Dec. 16th at 8 p.m. The following officers were 'ejected:'' ; ��� ��� '." W. B. Fleming, President and: Treasurer. ' ' . ...���'.* .'... ,.''."���'-.'"���' .', C. Nichols, Vice-President. J.'N.-Patoh, Secretary. ...A representative executive 'was' also named. .'-';.' ���;��� A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring officers. , ��� ..Mr. and.Mrs! F.. Cousins are leaving ont Friday to "spend the holidays with ���the .latter's.*.parents, Mr."and Mrs. H. Pittendrjglv at Grand Forks. ���->-'*,���'.- . *Mr_ and .Mrs. C. E. Nordman are spending the- festive "season with the latters, aunt, ' Mrs." M. Anderson, at Greenwood, .later going on to Nelson for short visit. , ������ ��� ���'A regular sitting of the County CourtTwas - held in the Greenwood Court House- oh Saturday, Dec. 17th, His Honor J. R. Brown presiding. The -following applications for naturalization- were, vapproved: James Arthur Turner, Einer Martin Holm, John Frank Worthington. The Rock Creek Women's Institute held their annual children's Xmas Treat on Saturday, Dec. ,17th; it was well attended, and the: children, thoroughly enjoyed themselves; tliey were given a delightful tea by the .members " 63 Xmas stockings were handed out when they were, preparing to go home. Through the Greenwood Ledge, the Women's Institute wish to thank the following for donations: ��� Mrs.: Major Glossop, box of apptes, Brown's Store Oranges. ��� In .the evening the "grown tips had a pleasant, time dancing until close to midnight. ���'" - The shareholders of the Rock Creek Weigh. Scales held their annual meeting in Riverside Hail on Saturday, Dec. 17th. Owing, to the very cold weather not many were, able to attend. The same board of Directors were unanimously re-elected. They' are: J. Lindsay, Oiie Johnson, H. Brown, J.. C. Madge with Maurice Jewell as Secretary-Treasurer who reported a good-year, and that there-were would be a' dividend of Four; dollars each to the'-Twenty dollar shareholders. This is^'Wqrtli special notice to the. memory of quite a number of Rock Creek people as this is the only one that has ever paid a dividend "in cash to the sharer holders. . ���*.""'.''" .....*-'"'. PAGE TWO THEJ GREENWOOD-LEDGE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 192-7 flMM* m WA m li I i I? ������ti The Greenwood Ledge Published every Thursday at Greenwood, B.& G. W. A. SMITH . Editor and .Proprietor Subscription: In Canada and to Gt. Britain, $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 when not paid for three months or more have passed. To the United States $2.50, always in advance. ADVERTISING RATES Delinquent Co-Owner Notices...$25.00 Coal and Oil Notices 7.00 Estray Notices 3.00 Cards of Thanks ���. 1-00 Certificate of Improvement 12.50 (When moro than one claim appears in notice, $5.00 for each additional claim. All other legal advertising 16 cents a line first insertion, and 12 cents a line for each subsequent insertion, nonpareil measurement. Business locals 12Vic a line eaoh insertion. ribbons. The Yule log still testifies to the rites of fire-worship, once connected with,the season. The mistljrt-oe is another. survival' of the pagan ��^ays. It was held in great veneration b*y the Druids and occupied a place in religious rites. ��� It also appears in Scandinavian mytholpgy. :Tt belonged to (h&sQd of love, and a kiss under it was the emblem of life and love. A BIRD'S CHRISTMAS TREE No letter* to the editor will be inserted except over the proper signature and address of the writer. This rule admits of no exceptions. The blue cross means that your subscription is due, and that the editor would be pleased to have more money. A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Christmas has a special _ significance. It is the one international holiday. East and west, north and south, observe the day with special ceremonies, and for the same reason. It is the birthday of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords���the Prince of Peace, the Babe of Bethlehem. At his coming the angels sang and the wondering shepherds listened, and left their flocks while they searched for the Babe and worshipped; the wise men from the East, followed the Star till it stood above the manger���and they presented their gifts and worshipped. The wicked king feared for his throne and slaughtered the innocents in impotent rage and hate, for the Babe escaped his malice and secure in the protection of his parents, who followed The Voice,'laughed and played, as did other babes in Egypt till the king's wrath passed. Then the Holy family journeyed to Nazareth where the Boy "grew ancl waxed in favour with God and man." No wonder that Christmas is the Children's Day. . Coming as a little child, He has made motherhood the holiest position' of women���and has forever sanctified childhood. "Of such," said He, "is the Kingdom." Shall we not see to it that so far as we may, no_child be lonely or hungry or sad on this His Birthday? And shall we who toil in the fields not stop to listen to the angels' song and follow the shepperds of old to the manger? Shall n��t the Wise Men from the East and the West join the three following the star "till it stood where the young child lay?" Can we not close our ears to the din around us? The fears ���the jealosies���the hatred���all that creates discord, for "Still through the cloven 'skies they come ==^With^peaceful=wings=unfurledr=^=;== And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world. Above its sad and lowly plaints They bend on hovering wing, " And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. And ye, beneath life's crushing load Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow Look now! For glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing! O rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing." Alvin just loved Christmas time. He loved it from the time the bright- colored lights began to appear in the store windows at night, and the trees and bushes in the home yards began to be decorated with strings of colored lights too.and Christmas wreaths were placed at doors and windows, and little red Christinas bells found their place here and there, and holly and mistletoe were about. Ho loved the Christmas carols, and the good things to eat of Christmas time, and especially tlie Christmas tree. There was to be a big Christmas tree, at his house. There it stood behind a closed door that was not to be opened until Christmas���if it would only snow. How Alvin did wish that it would snow, and snow, and snow! And sure enough, on the day before Christmas it began snowing. Some flakes began falling before noon, and by the middle of the afternoon it was snowing fast. It snowed all night. "Merry Christmas, son!" shouted Alvin's father, and out of bed tumbled ';hat small boy early Christmas morning. Oh, look! That closed door was, wide open, and there was the Christmas tree with its bright ornaments, and hanging from its boughts, and heaped beneath it, were presents , and presents, ahd presents, for everybody. Alvin even forgot ibout the snow. '* But he remembered after a while, and right to the window he ran. Yes sir! There was a good snow. The ground was white everywhere. The ;rees were weighted with it. There vas enough for snowballs and everything. Alvin could hardly wait to be fully dresed, and get breakfast over with, and get out to play. But in he dashed again almost the moment he was out. Couldn't I fix it a Christmas tree, .too?" he was saying excitedly. Hc had found a little bird out in the ���jold, hopping about and chirping pi- teously because in the snow it could not find even a stray seed to eat. Alvin busily collected some pieces of bread, and a nice mellow apple, and a piece of meat loaf his mother said he might take, and with scaps of red cord and bright ribbon dropped from the Christmas packages he tied them to a snow-covered bush in a sheltered spot In the back yard. The little bird was shy at first, in spite of its hunger; but as Alvin went on to play it began pecking at the feast hung frorn^ these snow-laden branches, and presentsly some other little birds came too. Alvin stepped softly and made signs to his mother as she came out in the yard. And there they stood together several minutes, eagerly watching the joyous antics with which a half dozen little birds were taking the gifts from their own little tree. Some Christinas History ONE CHRISTMAS TURKEY When I came home the other evening," after a week,s jaunt among those whom I joculary refer, to as "our It may come to many people," says Sidney Heath in his book 0 on "The Romance of Symbolism," "even to those who are aware how much is obscure in the early history of our Lord tQ learn that Christmas was adopted by the Church for the birthday of Christ as late as A. D. 400, for up to that period the Fathers were quite uncertain of the exact date of the Holy Advent.. S. Chrysostom writing at" the beginning of the 5th century, says (Horn. 31) in reference to the pagan festival of the Sun-God "On this day also the birthday of Christ was lately fixed at Rome in order that while the heathen were busy with their profane ceremonies the Christians might perform their sacred rites undisturbed." In all countries where Christianity was propagated are still to be found many customs, manners and popular superstitions which reflect their pagan origin. The change from paganism to Christianity was slow and steady period of transition. In order to make it as easy as possible, the early Christian missionaries,'. with rare sagacity, adopted and used many heathen signs, symbols, statues, practices and temples of worship and endeavoured to give them a holier and purer significance by incorporating them into the new religion. The feasting and revelry attendant on the Christmas season can be attributed to a survival of the Roman Saturnalia (feast of Saturn) which was a festival held in December in celebration of the short days of the Roman Year. The Christmas gift is supposed to have its origin in ancient Yule celebrations when garlanded maidens went singing from door to door "Vaepael"(be in health") they cried, extended the Wassail bowls of spiced ale, and received in exchange gifts of beads, and rurarclicnft_le7"~I was "greeted with a whiff of such delightfully spicy and pleasing fragance that I knew the sweet lady who calls me husband(she also calls me other names) was again busy in the kitchen ; where���with rosy cheeks, an apron around her buxom waist, and one eye on the children, (with their capacity for mishief)���she was busily engaged in the compounding of those diversified and dubious brands of provender which;.our household '-������is wont to consume; ih^reat quantities at the annual feast' of Yewle. At this particular time of the year the kitchen in a great' many homes is a scene of activity���a place of mystery and enchantment. Tables are piled high with surplus groceries, and sinks with soiled dishes. There is much hustling (,and .testing and tasting. While over all is the rich cloying aroma,, of spices, fruit juices, wine While over all is the rish cloying candied peels, boiling syrups, and the other materia medica which go into mysteries that carry out their malevolent intentions under the nom de guerre of mince meat, plum pudding and Christmas cake. These must be prepared in advance, so as to be properly "blended" and "aged" before they make their appearance on the table. While these occupy a certain place of importance in the "good time feasting" It is the roast turkey, (with its partner, cranberry, jelly) that occupies the most important place. To it is given our greatest reverence and veneration. For upon the size and tenderness of; this epicurean, delight hangs, much of the gastric contentment which follows its consumption. We have been saving up for months now in order to have one of these birds for our Xmas dinner. Time was���and not so long ago at that���when, as a humble printer, I could have turkey, not only for Xmas but occasionally for a Sunday dinner. But those days have passed. With the h.c.1. and the altitude to which the price of turkey have aeroplaned, it is only plumbers, bootleggers and others of fabulous and taxable incomes that can afford them as a steady diet. But high in price-though they be we are going to haye turkey this year ���even .if we have to sell our piano. without a ghost. We don't have turkey, for dinner as often, as some of the younger children would wish.. When-1. tell thena they would span ge*t tired of having: tt too" of ten, they receive rny- statement with mocking derision and scoffing incredulity. But twenty ye-ajs ago we had an unholy experience with too much turkey that proves my. statement. "��� Some time before that Christmas we received information that our wife's sister (accompanied by one husband and two children) would pay us a week's visit. I was commanded by my good spouse to obtain by purchase, barter, barratry or other means, the largest turkey in captifity. As I was shortly going on a week's jaunt among some of the smaller towns in Ontario, I figured that there I might have better chances of getting a big bird than in the city . I landed a choice one of 23 pounds, two days before the trip ended. For the balance of that week it was my close companion and constant care, and I gave it as much tender consideration as an old maid with her first love affair. On my arrival home about dusk I was confronted with an ominous red card fastened on the front door, "Scarlet Fever Here." Our youngest daughter (at that time aged four) had contracted the disease and was quarantined in the house . The festivities to which we had all so eagerly looked forward to were all shot ^'blooey." There was no altehative but to wire the folks to postponed their visit and make the best of our misfortune. But we were not through.our troubles for -that turkey had to be cooked and eaten. There was no cook, as "Mum" was also quarantined. As I had no previous culinary experience the Job was tackled with misgivings. When it was finished I was a wreck of my former virile self, the air was blue, thick and sulphurous, and I had ruined my standing in the church circles. My wife had fled, shrieking, to the topmost floor, and the children crouched In terror beneath the table. The kitchen looked as though it had been hit by a tidal wave, and there was enough fag-end crusts, of bread scattered about to ^nake bread puddings for a camp of'lumber-jacks for a month. It was the' worst job I ever tackled, and I shudder yet when I think of the quantity of building material that wae dumped into the cavernous depths of that gargantuan bird. With "Mum" sarcastically calling out instructins from upstairs, it was finally "made ready" and shoved into the oven of a coal range. At the cost of a ruffled temper, the use of a few of burns from hot grease, it waa finally barbecued and dragged in triumph onto the table. It tasted fine then and wasn't too bad cold for the next three br four days���but after "that we all turned in nauseous disgust from its cold carcass. A twenty-three pound bird, believe me, is some eating for four persons (twoof them young children). In desperation the half-devoured remains were finally hurled into the garbage can with a few parting words (not of prayer), and we thankfully turned to more simple fare. Turkey i6 all right once in a while, but-for a steady diet, Jiggs' choice is to be commended. ..<>������ Getting back to more sensible things, I love Christmas time and all that it means. What memories it brings! What pleasures it foretells! Of all the seasons it is the happiest and best/ For life> holds no sweeter pleasure in store than Merry Yule, with its age-old -customs,=with-its=feasting-and7merri- ment in commemoration of Him whose birthday it is. The children are all at home again, and the house rings with their cherrful laughter and Jollity; while over all shines the mellow glow of the unfailling love which binds' the family together and makes the home ties more beautiful and more lasting. So folks, I want to wish you all "A Merry Xmas and all the good things thatJt bringsr���Canadaink. _ W .:...:... If You own a Car or Truck You Need Service u IS OUR BUSINESS That is, Prompt and Reliable Attention, Dependable Merchandise, Fair Dealing Goodyear and Sieberling Tires Mobile and Valvoline Oils "' '���.-.''>' ������ v .._..- ��� ..." Willard and Ford Batteries A FULL STOCK OF PARTS:��� Bearings, Gaskets, Ignition Parts, Chains, Polishes, Etc. Etc. REPAIR WORK SOLICITED We guarantee our work LIGHT and HEAVY HAULING ���. anc* ��� CARS FOR HIRE at REASONABLE RATES McPherson Garage Co. Limited Grand Forks, B. C T "'���������'���_��� jAE Quebec, the Birthplace of Winter Sports in North America Facts about Holly The bush with which we deco- prefers a Northern climate .to a Southern one In the former cilmate the bush has been known to attain a height of from twenty to fifty feet, whilst in the latter, it is generally only a'small bush. In some places holly is used aa a medeclne for cases of gout and rheumatism, while the leaves and small branches, chopped in small pieces, are sometimes given to sheep in severe winter weather. The word "holly" is derived from the very ancient customs of using sprigs of this tree to decorate the churches at Christmas-time. This gave it the name "Holy Tree,"which in due course became known as "Holly Tree." Long ago holly was thought to be an antidote for ppison.and a protection lieved that the flowers of holly would against lightning, and it was be- freeze water. In Persia and India the bark is often soaked in water with the liquor as a kind of charm. In some parts.of Ireland the holly is regarded as the special tree of the fairies. A LITTLE SCOTCH DOESN'T HUET ANYONE Sandy McMillan was playing golf with his brother-in-law. Soon after the game commenced he found out that the day was.his .brother-in-law's birthday anniversary, ��b" he gave him the next hole. Sandy, a short time later, was walking along the street with a pair of trousers hanging over his arm. Some Por a Xmas dinner without turkey one asked him who he was looking for. is like an "Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.".He replied: "Tbe Ffcrnie Fw Press." Quesec ,Si:' continued play and infectious good spirits ftlie snow-covorcd Plains o: Abraham, Battlefields Park and the Chateau Frontenac toboggan sli-.U: are the main carnival grounds. Thousands of visitors from the United States'engage in the sports ami in the old Norman observance of Christmas and the dawn of the new year. During the last week in February comes the annual International Dog-Sled Derby. This race of 120 miles, covered in daily 40-mile stages, attracts famous dog- niiishers like the veteran Seppala and the young St. Godard who won last year's race. These two drivers have become North America's symbols of wiry age and supple youth. ���SS.fl 1 III S :IM P via fi: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2,1. 1927 THE 'GREENWOOD LEDGE PAGE THREE LE. McDOUGALL �� Contractor and Builder y Foreign and Domestic Monuments Asbestos Products Co. Hoofing Lamatco Wallboard SHOP AT GREENWOOD Box 332 Grand Forks, B.C. SEND YOUR BOOTS and SHOES ��� To ��� Harry Armson, Grand Forks The 20th Century Shoe Repairer All work and material guaranteed We pay postage one way. Terms cash. OF LAND IT AMENDMENTS PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age, and by aliens on declaring intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and improvement for agricultural purposes. Full information concerning relations regarding pre-emptions is given in Bulletin No. 1, Land Series. "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of which can be obtained free of charge by addressing the Department of ���' Lands, toria, B. C, or to any Government Agent. Records will'; be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and cWhich is not timberland, i.e., carrying over 8,000 board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and 5,000 feet per acre east 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. and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for five years and improvements made to the value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivating,at least five acres, before a Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed information see the Bulletin "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and undeserved Crown Lands, not being timberland, for agricultural purposes; minimum price for first-class (arable), land is $5 per acre. Further information regarding purchase or lease of Crown Lands Is given in Bulletin No. 10, Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres, may be purchased or leased, the conditions including payment of stump- age. ��� 7 *' ��� 7 ��� ,.y HOMESITE LEASES Unsurveyed areas not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesites, conditional upon a dwelling being erected 4n=the=flrst-year,-title=being-obtainable after residence and improvement conditions are fulfilled, and land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and Industrial purposes areas not exceeding 640 acres may be leased.by one person or a company, (GRAZING - 'Under the Grazing Act the Province is divided into grazing districts and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner: Annual grazing permits are issued based on numbers ranged, priority given to established owners. Stock owners may form asso The Turkey Gobbler THE wholesome beers made for the people of British Columbia by the Vancouver Breweries Ltd., Rainier Brewing Co. of Canada Ltd., Westminster Brewery Ltd., SilvcrSpring Brewery Ltd., Victoria Phoenix Brewery Co. Ltd., are not made in a day or a w,eek. There are months of care before thc high ��i ado grains, choice hops and pure mountain water become the brilliant and full flavored, beverage that is PURE BEER. All beers made by the above Breweries are fully fermented and aged for months before they reach the public. Thcy will not continue to ferment after you drink them; they do not cause the ills that hastily made, badly prepared and half fermented "HOMEBREWS" are responsible for. At all'Government Stores Drink only pure beers and preserve your health v��&e\\.great .American-bird is. not the hen nor. the eagle, but the turkey; gob* bier; The gobbler .is lord of the-barnyard:- and. .field .marshal, among .ttie fowls....See him strut in .the fullness, .of- his ��� pride, -tail feathers spreading; head up, wings trailing, but' not- inglo- riously! ��� His - crimson comb and ��� purplish wattles give him the appearance of a red-faced and important. gent- tieman who is querulously concerned in everything going on about him. Such pomposity,, dignity and swagger . is rare. His irritable "Gobble, gobble, gobble" strikes terror into the hearts of little children, but is music in the ears of the more sophisticated who envision him trussed up in a roaster and stewing iri his own juice. ; The turkey has ben closely associated with American history from the begining. oit will be remembered that, at the famous Thanksgiving feast of the Pilgrim Fathers in November, 1621, in which the friendly Indians participated, wild turkey was the chief delicacy. Once, this elusive bird was plentiful but now the wild species is all but extinct. In only a few sections of the country the wild turkey may be found. It begins to look as though the domistic turkey is destined to go the way.;'of its proginitor.' Young turkeys are'hard to raise and the Thanksgiving Christmas demand exceeds the FAIRBANKS' GREATEST. PICTURE COMING and supply. No one wants to see the day iwheii the turkey has disappeared from the land the proud gobbler struts and fumes no more. -There is no substitute for the turkey gobbler in sight. As compared with him the rooster is plebian and the gander, "a. lesser breed without the law." The gobbler is a symbol of prosperity and a token of hospitality as well. ��� ; "The three -Musketeers," coming to the. Greenwood Theatre/on Dec. 24 is the most:gripping and spectacular film ever produced- by Douglas Fairbanks. Based on that -'universally read classic by Alexander Dumas, "The Three Musketeers," and added to from the Memoirs of D'Artagnan, this feature is said to embody more that is adventurous, romantic and dramatic than it has ever before been possible to incorporate in a film vehicle. Tho feats of swordsmanship alone in this picture are said to be worth the price of admission. This picture comes to Greenwood following a remarkable run in New York where it was shown at the Lyric Theatre and given the . unanimous approval of Broadway. Don't fail to see this well-known picture. TKAIL MAN APPOINTED VICE-PRES. OP.CONSOLIDATED At a meeting of ��� the"'board of directors of the" "Consolidated Smelting .& Mining company, limited,'; held. in Montreal, Quebec, on Dec. 13th the usual half-yearly dividend of 5 per cent and $5. bonus per share was announced, making a total for the year of 10 per cent and $10. bonus. Bonus and dividend are payable January 16 to shareholders of record December 31. W. L. Mathews was elected vice- president of the company in place of the late C. R. Hosmer. S. G. Blaylock, General Manager of the Consolidated Smelter at Trail, was'appointed a vice- president. W. A. Black was appointed' to tlie board of directors, filling the vacancy created by the death of the late Mr. Hosmer. It was stated that the Company's operation were proceeding on a satisfactory basis'and that there were no unsold stocks of metals. ,-y ..^'yB-h'd&iiiX'.iA.yt. :,Z6M&:%5Mwi��&n-:-*.���-.. ���.,- .*. This adycrii'-cmcnt is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control B.-..rd or by the Government of British Columbia. Hti__M|-_hlHlaTWWMft_HmiMM_l�� The Consolidated Mining 1 Smelting Co. of Canada. b' Limited Office, Smelting-.and Refining- Department '���'.9 ��� TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS and REFINERS Purchasers��of Gold, Silver, Copper; Lead and Zinc Ores Producers, of Gold, Silver, Copper, Pig Lead and Zinc "TADANAC" BRAND )) ASSWFR "' E. W. WIDDOWSON, Assayer and Chemist, Box L1108, Nelson, B. C. Charges���Gold, Silver, Copper or Lead Sl;00 each. Gold-Silver $1.50. SHver- Lead $2.00. Silver-Lead-Zinc 53.00. These charges made only when cash is sent with sample. Charges for other mpta Is. etc.. on application. WIIXIAM II. WOOD PHYSICIAN ANij SVRGKON ORK- VWOOD.. CATTLE LOST , Estrayed from my ranch on the Eholt - Grand Forks Road, 2 young: bulls;"V/_ years'old, one red with white spot on left side, the other white, nearly like a roan; also 1 steer (without horns), branded S.C. on left hip. Any person knowing the whereabouts of these animals, kindly notify the owner, ., S. Carruthers, Grand Forks, B.C. Sometimes the informality w"7���islnore effective than a letter "Long Distance, please" BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY SILVER BLACK FOXES Xyy- XyX FOR SALE .*��������� Twelve pairs,_ this year's pups. Registered in the Canadian Live Stock records. Well furred. Prince Edward Island strain. Prices reasonable. Apply to' _; Pine Crescent Silver Black Fox Ranch, . Chas. Graser, Midway, B.C. ���ORDER NOW���BABY CHICKS, hatching eggs and pullets for next year, S.C.W. Leghorns and R.C.W. Wyandottes. Write for 1928 Price List just out. J. P. C. Atwqod^^Grand -ForksXB^Gy^"^^^^^^ = ~ x Coming to Greenwood Theatre, Saturday, Dec. 31 Express Cargo Steamers For Cs P. R. ciations for range management. Free, or partly free, permits are available for settlers, campers and travellers, up to ten head. : Job Printing at The l?reeiiwwd ledge BRITISH COLUMBIA The Mineral Province of Western Canada TO THE END OF DECEMBER, 1926 Has produced Minerals as follows: Placer Gold, $78,018,548; Lode Gold, $126,972,318; Silver, $80,787,003; Lead, $106,976,442; Copper, $209,967,068; Zinc, $50,512,557; Coal and.'-,, ...�����, Coke, $284,699,133; Structural Materials and Miscellaneous Minerals, $50,175,407; making ' -.. . its mineral production to the end of 1926 show an I' y[ Aggregate Value of $988,108,470 Production for the year ending December, 1926, $67,188,842 The Mining Laws of this Province are more liberal and the fees lower than those of any other Province in the Dominion, or any colony in the British Empire. Mineral locations are granted to discoverers for nominal fees. Absolute Titles are obtained by developing such properties, the security of which is guaranteed by Crown grants. , Full information, together with Mining Reports and Maps, may be obtained gratis by addressing: THE HON. THE MINISTER OF MINES, VICTORIA,! British Columbia. N. B.���Practically all British Columbia Mineral Properties upon which development work has been done are described in some one of the Annual Reports of the Minister of Mines. Those considering mining investments should refer to such reports. They are available without charge on application to the Department of Mines, Victoria, B. C. Reports of the Geological Survey of Canada, Winch,. Building, Vancouver, are recommended as valuable sources of information. Reports covering each of the Six Mineral Survey Districts are published separately, and are available on appltliatlon. u Election Notice Corporation of the City of Greenwood PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the/electors of the'Municipality of .the City of Greenwood that I require the presence of the said electors hi the City Hall in the City,of Greenwood on the 9th day-of January, 1928, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of electing persons to represent them in the Municipal Council as Mayor ��� and Aldermen, and for the purpose of electing one person as'School Trustee and one person as Police Commissioner for the Municipality of the Corporation of the City of Greenwood. - ��� . * The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: The candidates shall be nominated j in writing; the writing shall be sub-1 scribed by two voters of the municipality as proposer and seconder, and shall be-delivered to the Returning Officer' at any.time between the date of the notice and 2 p.m. of tlie day of nomination and in the event of a poll beings necessary, such poll will be opened onf the 12th day of January, A. D��� 1928,! between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.! at the said City Office, of which every person is hereby required to take notice and govern himself accordingly. ���'��� . Qualifications The persons qualified to be nomh> ated for. and elected as Mayor of the City shall be such persons as are male British subjects of the full age of twenty-one years, and are not disqualified under any law, and have been for the six months next preceding the day7fof nomination the registered owner; in the Land Registry Office, of real property in the City of the assessed value on the last municipal asssess- ment role of One Thousand Dollars or more; over and above any registered judgment or charge and who are otherwise duly qualified as municipal voters. The persons qualified to be nominated for and elected as Aldermen, School Trustees and Police Commissioners of said City, shall be such per-l sons as are British subjects of the full age of twenty-one years, and are not disqualified under any law, and have been for six months next preceding the day of nomination the registered owner, in the Land Registry Office, of land or real property in the City of the assessed value, on the last Municipal Assessment Roll of five hundred dollars or more over and above any registered judgment or charge, and who are otherwise- duly qualified as municipal voters. " i: Given under my hand at Greenwood this 15th day of December, A.D., 1927. ��� .'.- , G. S. WALTERS, J Returning Officer. The fourth of the five 10,000 ton cargo steamers under construction in the Old Country for the Atlantic service ofthe Canadian Pacific was launched recently^from the yards of Messrs. Barclay, Curie and Co., Glasgow. With appropriate ceremonies and in the presence of a large gathering of Canadian Pacific Officials, the new ship was christened the "Beaverhill" by Miss Mavis Gillies, (inset)* daughter of Captain James Gillies, general manager of the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd. When these new steamers are delivered, the Canadian Pacific cargo fleet will be augmented by five of the highest type of express cargo steamers and capable of maintaining a speed of 14 knots an hour, which is regarded as exceptional for cargo steamers. The marked growth of Ocean trade between Great Britain and Canada via the St. Lawrence route, has prompted the Canadian Pacific to augment their freight service to this extent. These vessels ���will be used to maintain a weekly service between Canadian ports and those in Great Britain and on the Continent. The new freighter, like her sister ships the Beaverburn, Beaverdale, Beaverford and Beaverbrae, is 520 feet in length 61 and a half feet in width with a deadweight carrying capacity of approximately 10,000 tons and load draft, of 27 feet; but should a need arise as much as 13,000 tons maybe carried on the maximum load draft. The ships will be driven by twin screw. PAGE FuUR /TV THE GREENWOOD LEDGE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1927 BCT��ragaga__nga_Hpc_MExgra^ > $rd& $oXC*& St-VW Sr Vw *rt ���* |��:For appropriate Christmas Gifts see our display of fM #:,;'���" -Royal Winton Ware"'":���������'.;.���������i| *| Vases, Floating Bowls for flowers, Candle Sticks,. jy M fruit Dishes, Money Dishes. Sugar Bowls, Cream"')M $$. Jugs, and Teapots -^ W Nice assortment of Fancy Cups and Saucers -.' $ Wishing You The Season's Best Greetings T. M. GULLEY & CO. 1 Of Local Interest ''���'������%.���'H.,';;Johnston, Mines Inspector,, of |' Miss'Loma Saunder is visiting her ftossi&nd, .is';.in; town; on * official busi-1 parents at Beaverdell. ness. "Put my name on your subscription list", says E. W. Berg of Hosmer. "It is just like getting a letter from home when I can see The Ledge. With best regards to you and all the boys ���' -Archie Aberdeen of Bridesville, is in town ..and will remain over the festive season. M 1 1 Good Things For Christmas ��8 Roy Clothier came in on this after- neon's train from the Beaver at Beaverdell. Harold Mellrud of Pullman, Wash., is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents in Greenwood. Miss Elizabeth McDonald has succeeded Miss C. Emery as cook at the Greenwood and District Hospital. 1 u i -I duster Raisins Jap Oranges Nuts Smyrna Figs B< Dates Sweet Potatoes Celery Cauliflower Nolly and Mistletoe Cigars & Cigaretees in Gift Packages i MS WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS m m m I m Rev. W. J. Silverwood has been appointed .to Holy Trinity parish, Grand Porks and has taken up his duties. Mrs. Hugh McGillvray has been in the District Hospital for some days. Shc expects to bc homc for Christmas. An executive meeting of the Greenwood Curling Club will be held in thc * Court House at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23rd. Ed. iDad) Rowland, of Bayview, Idaho, in a letter to the editor sends his regards to Mayor Gulley, Chas. King, J. H. Goodeve .and other acquaintances in Greenwood. Carl Carlson and Esther Carey both og Rock creek, were united in th bonds of Rock Creek, were united in the bonds Friday Dec. 16th, Rev. A. Walker officiating. Mrs. Walker ancl Robt. Forshaw acted as witnesses. Owing to lhc possibility of the Coast train being' late the Postmaster has decided to open tbe wicket for delivery of parcels on Christmas Eve from 8 to 8.30 o'clock.. .Christmas Day from 4 to 4.30 p.m. idM For quality and value order from 1 GREENWOOD GROCERY Phone 46 '*'$& : \\ '.;.' ZXl /Mc^^il!!fvy<^!?��^?<>'*^'^ yr^zw'Vrrc;w,l��!g>y i$x^&$$ Mr. and Mrs. L. Bryant left on Friday afternoon to spend the holidays with their daughter, ancl son-in-law, Mr. ancl : Mrs. G. Clerf of Kimberley. I -Emberson Walker, of Fernie, for-- imerly of thc Boundary, was the guest i of his uncle, Rev. A. Walker and Mrs. j Walker on Tuesday and Wednesday of 'last week. Mr. A. P. Bowsher left on Friday morning for Mission City to which point he has been transferred to the Canadian Bank of Commerce. During his stay in Greenwood "Pat" made many friends who all wish him health ancl prosperity in his new home. Guests at the Pacific Hotel during the week were: J. F. Worthington, Rhone; D. W. McLaren, R. L. Clothier, Beaverdell; F. Tracey, H. P. Holmes, Vancouver, Chas. F. R. Pincott, Rev. E_ G. Smyth, Grand Forks; Geo. Munro, Carmi; H. H. Johnston,. Rossland; Archie Aberdeen, Bridesville. . W, . We ..have, a nice assortment of Ladies and Children's Handkerchiefs, Ladles Stockings and numerous other suitable Gifts for Women The latest in Ties, Gloves, Socks, Hats and Caps for Men Enjoy the Christmas programs on the air with a Stewart-Warner Matched Unit Radio EASY TERMS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL Ellen Trounson's Store &m^^^^%^%^m I McMYNN'S STORE, Midway SS XMAS TOYS gg| There i.s a large variety lo choose from and priced at extra value jroy Look them over, there are Toys for CHILDREN of all ages gH ������'���' Also Suitable presents for the Ladies as $xj Fancy Handkerchiefs, Chinaware, Scarfs, Silk Stockings, j��| Stanfield's Nova-Silk Underwear, Etc. ��g3 ��� And for the *> Men . 5ji Ties, Scarfs, Sweater Coats, Dress Shirts, Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Etc '\\ ��&) Also mixed Xmas Caindy and Nuts in bulk hj_ rwfi 6_ **___ gg�� Fancy Boxes of Chocolates 1 m. We wish our friends and patrons A Merry Christmas m *e V w�� w? w> Cluster Raisins, Jap Oranges, Mixed Nu'.s Fresh Cauliflower, Celery, Lettuce and many o'. her Specials Handkerchiefs and Hose are going fast These are suitable presents. Get yours before it's too late MERRY XMAS /TAYLOR & SON Cnel7 im^^^^x^^>t^r^^l^mWw^W&m'M 'Additional Rock Creek News Kodaks, Fountain Pens, Pen and Pencil Sets,.', gg j|i-if:lashligh.tS'._Sm.o.keii-&e.ts Cigarette���Cases, ��m- ��'��� Pipes, Ash Trays, Compacts, Manicure and Vanity Sets, Etc i^^^^M^W^^^^t^^&^M^MMfSM^M^^^^^i XMAS GIFTS rornE3i_a-_ra5g?*vTaram Orthophomc Victrolas and Latest Records hx m . There Will be service in the Anglican Church at Rock Creek on Christmas Day at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. P. Bubar and daughter, Beatrice', attended the Social in Riverside Hall on Saturday. ���.- Mr. and Mrs. Andy Johnson and family of Johnson Creek were visitors to Rock Creek this week-end. Bruce Gray of Victoria arrived home on Sunday to spend the holidays with his parents, Major and Mrs. R. Gray. Mrs. Beaven Gane and family of Kettle Valley spent this week-end visiting- Mi', "arid Mrs. Howard Smith of James Lake. The many friends of Mrs. Sidley of Kettle Valley will be pleased to hear that she is well and enjoying her visit to Vancouver and Victoria, and that she hopes shortly to return to this district. * " The Rock Creek Women's Institute will hold their annual meeting in Riverside Hall on Saturday, Jany. 7th. Election of officers for the coming year. All members are asked to attend at 2 p.m. Mr. Joe Grey of Renata will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, of Kettle Valley during the festive season. Mr. Grey is well known in the Valley, having taught school at Ingram Bridge several years ago. The famous trappers���Gordon Has- DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS ���in- Chocolates w- NEILSON'S Celebrated make in Fancy Seasonal Boxes. Just in WW ���"������' Stationery Splendid Selection. .-*- Better than ever before Toys and Dolls Big Assortment. Sec our Windows. SEALS, TAGS, RIBBOZENE, XMAS CARDS Presents for Old and Young I GOODEVE'S DRUG STORE 1 m Mt^Hd^JSfe^C^eyT^ving^to^tlie^deep snow in the mountains have returned home and report that trapping is not very 'satisfactory at present and the value of the catsh so far is very small but they still hope to get some furs. It is quite a long time since Rock Creek had a wedding. The wedding bells were ringing here on Friday, and the. happy pair������were receiving congratulations from their numerous friends, and have taken up their abode in- pick turns' house. It was regretted by-many-'Rock Creekites that weddings did not take place of toner as they always created a really gay time. "The.'-' Three Musketeers" Based on the Immortal Novel "The Three Musketeers" By Alexander Dumas w m& Greenwood Theatre SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th Commencing at 8:15 p.m. Adults 50c. Children 25c Coming! Coming! Saturday, December 31st Colleen Moore in "TWINKLETOES" HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THANKING YOU FOR YOUR PAST PATRONAGE AND AND WISHING YOU We wish to thank all our customers for their kind patronage during the " year that has just passed and Best Wishes for a Pleasant Xmas and a Successful New Year T. W. CLARKE CORNER STORE Beaverdell British Columbia va&m OUR STOCKS OF Thc Season's Best Greetings CHARLES KING ......Z Auctioneer Real Estate Insurance m Christmas Memorys 1$ il iriii j Of all that Christmas holds most dear, j True friendship is the best, j Which riustur'd on from year to year, , Lives loyal in one's breast. We Wish You A Merry Christmas ���^_^-��_?*5^'SS?v? &5$&&'5?W.^S'f3&v7& FfCP; yy?Z- 'r*v*v ���x-t-rxn.pr&w.^y.i Consisting of Christmas Music * # IN THE COUNTY COURT OF YALE. i' KOLDEN AT GRAND FORKS ending in a S CHRISTMAS PANIOMINE ������ [��))f United Church; Greenwood | Christmas Pay, 7s30 D.m. I Service at Midway- II a-inii- I IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE Estate of Frederick Madge late of Rock Creek in thc County of Yale, and Province oi British Columbia. ��� NOTICE ~is hereby given pursuant to Statute that all creditors and others having claims/against the Estate of the.said;Frederick Madge who died on or about, the 19th .day of July, DA.D., 1.927,.;..are required on or before the 31st day of January, A.D." 1928,-to send by. post prepaid or. deliver to the undersigned or-to John Charles Madge of Rock.; Creek,. B.C., the Executor of the Will..-, of 7the.. said deceased, their christian and surnames, addresses, and .descriptions,, .the full; particulars of their . claims,. the statement of then- accounts and the. nature of the securities, if any held by them.." ..: AND. FURTHER' TAKE NOTICE that.:,after such last mentioned date the.said Executor will proceed to distribute ..the assets of. the said deceased among,the parties entitled thereto having-regard, only to the claims of which he -then shall have had notice, and that the. Executor will not be liable for the-.said assets or .any part: therof to any; person; or persons of whose claims notice;,shall, not.;have been received by him at the time of. such distribution. DATED the. 20th day of December, A.D., 1927. ��� .'��� CHARLES F. R. PINCOTT, Solicitor'for John Charles Madge, Executor of the said Deceased, Xmas Greetings Wc wish you all A Merry Christmas And may the Year that is to come Bring You Much Joy and Happiness A. A. WHITE Watchmaker and Jeweler F. J. WHITE, Mgr. Catholic Church, Greenwood MASS . ... will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Sunday, rDecember25ih Xmas Merchandise sj^ Are Larger and Better Selected Than Ever Before but on account of the extremely cold weather have been moving slowly ^here=you=can^seiect=Presen of the family and to move our stock quickly we will have many Real Bargains To Offer, for the Next Ten Days Christmas Suggestions LADIES SILK AND SILK AND WOOL HOSE - --[XX LADIES SILK SCARFS - , -,,.'-,-,. HANDKERCHIEFS IN FANCY BOXES BATH SALTS STATIONERY LOWNEY'S CHOCOLATES in Fancy Boxes CHINAWARE in Many Beautiful Patterns HOUSE SLIPPERS for Men and Women CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND TOBACCO in Fancy. Packages MEN'S SWEATERS, SUSPENDERS, NECK TIES, WOOLEN HOSE MEN'S SHAVING SETS PERFUME TOYS FOR THE KIDS and NUTS, CANDY, JAP ORANGES At Right Prices Everything For Christmas Hearty Holiday Greetings To AH BROWN'S STORES Midway ind Rock Creek Card of Thanks... ...... ... I wish to sincerely thank the many friends in Grand Forks, Greenwood and Anaconda'for" their kindnesstp me and my. children during my recent illr riess['.'-'.-\"""xyy''"i,x:;;;: 7":'7'"' CATHERINE McGILLIVRAY.. 7 .. yy ���:"���'. .["��������� The! bhrysler coach .stolen "from Drossos Bros, private garage in Penticton some months ago, was recently in Redwood City, California. MEAT MARKET Tel. 2. GREENWOOD, B.C. Box 391 A Supply of TURKEYS, DUCKS, GEESE & CHICKENS Shredded Suet, Home Made Sausage, Etc CHRISTMAS GREETDK1S TO ALL"""@en, "Published as The Ledge from 1906-05-10 to 1926-07-29; Published as The Greenwood Ledge from 1926-08-05 to 1929-05-23.

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