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��� , _ THE HOME PAPER FOR THE CITY Of MERRITT AND THE NICOLA VALLEY Vol. 5. No. .52 MERRITT, B.C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, -1915 Price 5 Cents Canford Lumber Action.���Bishop De Pencier Preaches to Large Congregation.���Two School Trustees to be Elected in January Chief Justice Hunter's Summing Up in the Canford Lumber Mill Action Verdict of Interesting Case Heard at Nelson. Claimant was of Nicola Valley General Hospital. The Law and Accidents to Employees Inmate The jury after being out for an hour and five minutes returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff under the Employers Liability act,, with damages of $3375 this leinga sum equivalent to wages for three years, based upon what Lyons was receiving prior to the accident, states the "Nelson News" "concluding its report of the final stages of the case Percy B. Lyons vs. Nicola Valley Pine Lumber Co., of Canford, and the hearing of which occupied three duys befoie Chief Justice Hunter in the Supreme Court held at Nelson last week. The action was for damages for injuries received by plaintiff while working as a sawyer in the Canford mills. Voluminous evidence was submitted by the defense and claimant, H. C. Meeker, manager of the mill and Dr.J. J. Gillis also being present. During the hearing a practical -demonstration of how they allege the accident1* happened, was given by* the plaintiff and two witnesses at the Des- champs sawmill, the Chief Justice, counsel, jury and witnesses being pre sent." . The case is of considerable local interest to the public.and directors and suppor- , ters of the 'hospital in that while-the * case was in the stage of pending litiga- :tion a proposal was submitted -to the --hospital directors-that the institution ' ��� agree ..to- reduce r the", account it had ;- against Lyons for medical treatment ~ io facilitate -*--settlement^.between . Lyons arid *the mill 'company ,out,of coarj;. r< At the' meeting when ' the pro- ." "position came up Director Gay heatedly^ and with much.vigor'^opposed any .* such'compromise on general principles," threatening--to resign and "seek re- , election-on'the^stand he took in the - issue.' No action, it will be rec'ollected, was taken to compromise the account.' Following is the report of the Chief Justice's summing u , as given in the Nalson Daily News: Chief Justice's Verdict In addressing the jury his lordship said that the,case was one of negligence by an .employee against his "employers for injuries received in the course of his .employment. By negligence he said was meantthe omission to* take due care according v to the circumstances. The-burden of proof 'nsts with, the plaintiff and he must show that there was no negligence on the part of .his employer. *' . _ Common Law Explained Almost all of these cases he declared came,under common law or under the Employers Liability act. Under common law, he said, the employer is bound to provide" reasonable protection and safeguards; sufficient material, efficient sioerintendents, a reasonably safe place for workmen to work in and sufficient andv proper material to work with. If he1 did this, said his lordship, and any accident hat*pened by reason 'of any neglect onthe part of an employee, then there would be no liability under common law. "If any employer takes reasonable precautions, such precautions 'as would be taken by* the average prudent, careful man. that is the extent of his liability under common law." Under common law. he added, the damoges which may be given are unlirhited, but under the Employers Liability act the damages are limited by statute to the sum of ?2000, or the equivalent of three years' average pay. Taking up the case of the Employers' Liability act his lordship, explained that if the employer took reasonable precautions arid the accident happened by reason of negligence on the* part' of a "foreman, superintendent or other person in authority over' the employee whiq sustained the injury then the case" would come under'this heading. It was the duty.of the jury to determine from 'the^evidence submitted- to- it"' whether to* find, for the plaintiff funder con>mon law'.or under "the act,'.,or to" dismiss the case altogether. - ���._ --* ' - - - Taking up the evidence as given by Lyons, his lordohip stated; that "no matter how careful the -employers might have been it was'impossible fo render - the building ���* and - machinery ^'fool-proof." .It was the duty; of the jury, he stated, to discover whether this accident had occurred thjough negligent or through an error of judgement on the part of the plaintiff, or from-any cause that could be attributed to negligence of the company "as covered by the statutes. A. Patqn, W.M. Sets Example Prominent Orangeman Subject of Interesting Presentations . by Fraternity- Andy Paton of Merritt, and W. B. Ross of Middlesboro, left on Tuesday night for Kamloops, having been recruited by Sergeant Leitch for overseas service. They were given a good send- off by their many friends who assembled at the depot to wi3h t em Godspeed.' The previous evening an interesting social evenmg was s ent in the,L.O.L'. rooms when Mr.-Paton as Worshipfu Master of the local Orange Order waB the subject of presentations, being the recipient of a handsome gold ring from his brother Orangemen and handed to him by Recording Secretary Bro. Geo. Slater. Worshipful Mistress Geo. Osmond, (for the True Blue Order) also asking Bro. - Paton's acceptance of a wrist watch. Brief speeches were Tmade in the course of which Brother Paton said he was once.more seeking the opportunity of fighting for'his country believing as a staunch supporter of. Orange principles which protected the civil liberties of all peoples that he should be in his place in an 'overseas unit before he could urge his brethren to follow his example. " > ������ Bro. J.' S. Morgan presided, and among others present was Trooper J. Capps,, the first Nicola Valley soldier of the ranks to return from France, and a large attendance of {j. O. L. men and True Blues. /" . * - A powerful address suitable to the occasion-was delivered by Bro- (Rev.) J. Hyde"and a longinterestingprogram" of music was provided, refreshments also being served hy the True Blue3. Assisting in tne entertainment were. Sergt. J. Leitch who both sang and recited, Bros. Fred Hyland, G. H. Tutill, J. Paton, J. .Warren, Sisters F. Hyland Rintoul, Wheat,' J. Paton ; Mrs. Tutill and Master Douglas Tutill. Trooper Hatton is j Back from Front With German Bullet in Arm is Discharged as Invalid. Will ? Visit Nicola The marriage will take place today- from the home of Dr. and MrsfTaterson, at Vancouver, of ,Miss Margaret Seaton, of Merritt and Dr. C. Williams, late of Mer- J ritt, "now a resident ,of Rossland. Merritt^iMeFcantiie-Gompaily- SiPECIALSI PASTRY FLOUR, 49-lb. sacks - reg. 1.75, Special 1.50 WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, 10-Ib. tacks reg. .50, Special .35 RYE FLOUR, 10-Ib. sacks reg. .60, Special .45 COFFEE, finest whole roasted j Electric Supplies TUNGSTEN LAMPS IO-w. -.35 do.- . do. , _o.��� , do, > ��� 16-w. 25- w.. .35 .85 do. - do. 40-w. .40 do. . do 60-w. .50 NITROGEN'LAMPS 100-w. 2.00 DIM-A LITE, will eivo five of light by simply pulling changes cord,each I 50 We per lb. .35 SKATES the largest selection in have town, all,sizes and makes. An enormous stock-which we must t clear. \- Price _r " 50 cti. to $6.00 per pr. Hockey Shoes in all sizes. . We put skates on * shoes free of chatge when purchased from us. EVA'P. PEACHES in 5 lb. boxes convenient for family use. per box". 60 EGGS," Alberta Fresh a very-"good "Egg,- * per doz. .50 EGGS, strictly new laid, per doz. .10 HONEY, in comb " * .30 JAR ORANGES/ per box'. $1.00 Flour ahd Feed Another Car Load ii OUR PRICES ���" Royal Hou ehold Flour, > 49-lb. sack T.75 , do. do. . 24-lb. sack .95 ROLLED OATS, .'20-lb. sack .85 CRUSHED BARLEY, , 100-lbs. 2.00 BRAN, * full 100-lbs. sack 1.50 SHORTS,- , . full 100-lbs!sack 1.60 .Get Special Quotations on ton Lots On account of stronger markets with-a tendency to higher prices on most all lines, we have booked heavy orders with our wholesalers and mills in order to secure prices which we'can give our customers the advantage of later on as the markets advance. This is one of the strong features *-of "MERCO" seivice. If you are not enjoying this service, get in touch at once and learn how you can save money. Merritt Mercantile Company Two Trustees To Be Elected Merritt District-School Board being the only School Board in the Province not uniform with the rest as regards the number of retiring trustees at the end of this year, Superintendent Alex. Robinson has requested that two trustees shall be elected in January, 1916, instead of one. Trustee F. S. Gay retires by the usual order of rotation. In accordance _with_the_requesteither_Chairman H. S. Cleasby or Trustee Philip McLean will retire. The retiring member will however be eligible for re-election. Three members constitute the Board. Trooper Arthur Hatton, of Nicola, has returned from the front and is at present staying in Vernon with friends. He is expected shortly in Nicola where he will be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. V. Harbord-Harbord and will be certain of a royal welcome from the loyal villagers. Having been severely wounded Trooper Hatton is back for a well earned rest, and those who have spoken to him���and penetrated the unassuming modesty so 'characteristic of this war hero���find it difficult to induce him to talk of his exploits on the battlefield. _ It is known, however, that he was in the midst of the fighting at NeuveChap- pell, the second battle at Ypres, where the Canadians were so badly gassed,and at Festubert, where he was wounded through the right lung by machine gun fire. He also sustained a wound in the left wrist and still carries a German bullet in his arm. Trooper Hatton was three aud a half months in hospital, as pneumonia developed, and he is still very weak, though looking wonderfully well, considering all he has come through. , He is ac present staying at Vernon "with Capt. de Latour, of the 30th B, C. Horse, with whom he was working on a survey party in Nicola before the war, as assistant- engineer in the Water Branch of the Provincial Lands Department. ." Trooper*Hatton enlisted in the 31st B.'C.-> Horse at Merritt,-when the war started, and left with one of the first drafts for?Va!cartier. He afterwards entered the Sth Battalion, known as the " Western Cavalry." He has been discharged from the army after being fifteen months in khaki, and at present has no settled plan for his future, but will take it easy for a while until he recovers his health and strength. Inspiring Sermons Preached by the Right Rev. Bishop de Pencier Rare Eloquence and Captivating Delivery Closely Listened lo by Large Congregation.--War References by the Bishop.���Confirmation Ceremony was Conducted Aye ! and there was ��� Revelry by Night! Five new,members were initi-' ated into the Volunteer Fire, Brigade at a smoker held last night given in honor of Lieut. C. Croly who is to go to Ottawa preliminary to sailing for Overseas ��er- vice.and for Trooper Dave Campbell who is in the city on leave of absence. Trooper Capps was a'specially invited guest. Swingy songs and breezy speeches were given during the evening. .- The ��� initiation ceremony was interesting. One could beforehand of banked on Bob Methven passing through easily,. and it was wonderful how W. Holds- worth surveyed the dizzy heights he^ had to' climb ; > Barry Reid drove his way through the in penetrable mysteries with confidence ; while Jack Fairley was far from cranky, passing in pn high gear. Reg. Morrison scraped through without the aid of his fiddle. Chief Aitken was master 1 of ceremonies. Aye ! merry gen- I tlemen, ^there was revelry by [night. Churchpeople in Merritt were privileged on Sunday by a visit from the Right Kev. A. U. DePencier. Bishop of New Westminster and Caribou who preached at both the morning and evening services at St. Michaels and whose eloquence was listened to with rapt attention by his congiegation. Preaching in the morning from the text "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help" the Bishop considered the words of his text were fitting to Merritt which like many other places in B, C. was encompassed by majestic hills. These pointed men's minds towards God The outstanding features and incidents of Christ's life upon earth were associated with the hills and mountains. They wonld remember too, how He went up to the Mount of Olives the night before His Crucification, and the preaching of the sermon on the Mount. As they today looked upon the peaks of the mountains they could not help bul think of prominent features of Christs life, His thoughts and ideals. Psalm 121, was he contended the "B. C. Psalm" it was so profoundly appropriate to their fair Province. It must be of great comfort to their B. C. Soldiers in the trenches. The psalm must send their minds away to their- great homeland and inspire them to bravely take up their duties as they stood stedfastly "on watch." At the evensong devotions, when the church^was,. well.filled, persons .of [all. sects and creeds being noticeable, the Bishop.conducted a service of confirmation, admitting ,four candidates to the Church and. confirming their vows. Simple but impressive was the ceremony when the Rev. A. H, Plummer presented to the Bishop four young girls, who wore white dresses and veils, for their acceptance by the laying on of hands by the divine who sat below the altar steps. Following the Confirmation, the Bishop, without note or reference, treated his congregation with a sermon rare in eloquence and masterly in delivery. At the outset he drew a distinction between the freedom of the great democracy of today under the British flag against the tyrannical rule of the Caesars of ancient days and alluded to the Allied nations today fighting for the maintenance of civil rights and the freedom of opportunity for the Children of God enjoying the same rights, duties, responsibilities and privileges as their parents and ancestors enjoyed in the Church. With crushing phrases he referred to the Prussian "kulfui" under which States conld violate the solemn agreements made with other states to suit the exigences of a nation and treat solemn compacts with impugnity. "Is it not something for which we should thank God," he asked, "that free men from all parts of our great Empire should cross miles of prairies and wide oceans to lay down their lives ' Somewhere in France' and answer the call of oppressed ones. And those brave men will say "I give my life for the protection of my home, my country and that my wife, my children, my mother sha'l have the right to live and not experience what the brave Belgians experienced a year ago when the German hoades over'ran their peaceful land." And while men where "doing their bit" for the Lord and righteousness ���in Flanders, the women' could be seen busy at home nobly working with great self sacrifice in every direction of usefulness. Touching upon the outbreak of war he retraced the memorable occasion when the British Ambassador to Germany said to the Cerman Foreign Minister "my country never counts Jhe cost of keeping its word." Behind that solemn pronouncement was'a vast Empire with the right spirit. God has allowed the* British Empire to attain its high position today because it is based on the gospel of "Jesus'Christ. "If you do that" (violate the neutrality of Belgium) said ths British Ambassador, 'then my country will declare war.' Yes Britons feared dishonor worse than * death, he proceeded, and why was that ? It' was because the Lord's teachings made us try to "play the man" in the battle of life. After a eulogisticreference to "the' rise to everlasting fame" of Canadian soldiers the Bishop addressed a few words of advice to the confirmed children, urging them to cultivate by prayer and study, courage, self control and self sacrifice, virtues which would enable them as members of a rioing generation to "play their part" and do their duties to God and their fellows as their elders were doing today.'" Mrs. Nicholls presided at the organ in the morning and Mrs. A. H. Plummer, of Chulus, at the evening service. Ship Ore From Aspen Grove Four Car Loads from Copper Star Claims Ready for Shipment - xrcu^-rjCiK \j. 4. Hi i-jUtt-lVL of the 31st B. C. Horse, was engaged for some time at the Cash Store, Merritt, and enlisted at the first call for recruits, He is now home and is stay- .ng with his mother in Vancouver. He rventssafely through several months of evere fighting but at the fames charge at Festubert had an artery in his right leg severed by a shot, and received a severe scalp wound from shrapnel. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cowen Some forty Rebeccahs and friends of the Oddfellows lodge were present at a very enjoyablj social evening held under Rebeccah auspices in the lodge rooms last night when Noble Grand Mrs.Kemp on behalf.of the fraternity presented Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cowen with a handsome cut glass Berry set and jelly dish as a token of esteem and in honor of their recent marriage. Early next week it is expected four . car loads of ore from the Copper Star mine at Aspen Grove will be freighted the nineteen mile trip to the Canyon House for shipment to Granby Smelter. William McNe.ll, who has considerable proven properties in this section, has four or five others employed getting the ore out and Dick Hardy is do ng the freighting to the point of rrilroad transportation. Mr. McNeill expects to continue shipping ore to the smelters right through the winter. During this week the men employed struck a very productive-looking seam of ore measuring abont 60-ft. long by 40-rft. deep. Mr. McNeill was naturally very jubilant over this latest find, which goes to prove the vast area of ore in the Aspen Grove district. It is expected that the Tacoma smelter interests will shortly send a crew out to work the Mamette Lake claims, an option on which was recently given by Martin Bresnik. Aid. J. McFarlane returned to the ~eity this morning after a visit to the Coast. Rev. G. H. Collins May Come Here Whonnock Vicar is Offered Incumbency of St. Michael's Church The Rev. G. H. Collins, vicar of Whonnock, and whose parish takes in Whonnock. Albion and Ruskin in the Fraser Valley, twelve miles west of Mission City, has been offered the incumbency of St. Michaels Anglican Church in this city and word is expected this week-end stating whether he is able to accept the charge. At a meeting of St. Michael's Church committee following the evening service on Sunday the Right Rev. A. U. de Pencier, Bishop of Westminster and Caribou, who was in conference with church officials, highly recommended the Rev. Mr. Collins. He is an Irishman. A very able minister, he has on two occasions accepted invitations extended by the Principal of St. Mark's College to address students on important subjects. Tor health reasons he desires a transfer to a charge in the dry belt. Owing to lack of funds the Diocesan Synod find it absolutely necessary to curtail their grants wherever possible, and for a time it may be necessary for the Vicar here to also minister to the congregations of Princeton and Hedley on one Sunday in each month. Birth.���Today to Mr. and Mrs S. Lockhait, a daughter. ; ���_-"'V ' \>h t-. ..-,. ..f..sr*... r^w> Friday November 19, 1915 THE NiCOLA VALLEY NEWS. Two THE NICOLA VALLEY -.NEWS; Published Evehy Fkida. Publisher : Edwakd C. Bell - EJitor: Ernest B. Mayon Voters' List Closes November 30th ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION Subscriptions, payable in advance, $2.00 per year In Canada. Britain. United Stores and Foreign Countries, ?2.50. Great Address : The Nicola Valley News, P. 0. Drawer 'L,' Merkitt, B.C. HOME FIRST Boost your home town, support your own local industries, in every possible case and at every opportunity buy your goods from Merritt stores. Merritt first���Winnipeg and Toronto next. These sentiments should be carefully considered by all people in this City who have Christmas orders to place, and it is for the storekeepers to "drive the home truths home" to the buying public. There are various means of doing this. By personal conversation over the counter between store clerks and customers, good educative advice on the all round benefits of the people supporting stores established in their midst can be given. By the distribution of logically prepared and convincingly written circulars for distribution among the homes the "Support Home Industries" propaganda has been made productive. By well drawn tip advertisements in the local papers letting the community know what storekeepers have in their stores but not in sight local mercantile trade can likewise be increased. Think it over, Mr. Storekeeper! At Christmas time large firms in places outside Merritt seek advertising space in your local newspapers and if the publishers sell to them what you won't have, there's a howl! The newspapers are trying to guide the minds of the people along channels productive all round for buyer and seller. ***** It is said that Joe Martin will be a candidate for Mayor again at the next election in Vancouver. The Hon. Mr. Martin is now a member of the House of Commons in England, a candidate for the House of Commons in Canada for the Cariboo division, and a prospective candidate for Mayor in his home city of Vancouver. It is not stated whether he will be a candidate for the Provincial House or not.-Victorian ��� ��� �� ��� The sad story in the Chinook about the spiders weaving their webs in the Conservative rooms on Quilchena Avenue in this City would be remarkable were it not for the fact, as we are imformed on the best Liberal authority���that they are the identical spiders that had to creep off the bundles of pamphlets entitled" The Crisis in B.C. "in the window of the Walters block on the incoming of new .tenants. ��� .;.'.���������, ��� ��� * * A ton of coal in the cellar is worth two in the mine���when the cold weather arrives. " l < ��� ��� ��� Sweet are the uses of - newspaper advertisements���especially during the Christmas season. Up to 5 o'clock on the after noon of Nov. 30, the municipal voters' list for the City of Merritt will be open for registration to any man, woman or corporation being the assessed owner of property to the value of $1000 or more, provided such, person or corporation is title holder or holder of the last agreement of purchase. This provision is made for any cases that come under the above qualifications and which are not already upon the lists. Court of Revision The regular Court of Revision held for the purpose ofcor recti ng and revising the Voters List for City of Merritt for the year 19i6 will sit in the City Hall'on Friday December 10. at 10 a.m. At this session, the date of which is fixed by statute, the Court will hear and determine upon any .and all applications made to alter the list. More Comfort for Soldiers Overseas Look after the few cents spent on newspaper advertising and dollar sales, will look after themselves. the of A. Passing Notes While in camp as chaplain 54th Battalion the Right Rev. U. DePencier, Bishop of Westminster, and Caribou, was asked by the soldiers one Sunday if he would object to them arranging a football match to take place during the afternoon. Weighing up the situation with that breadth of mind characteristic of this noted devine, the bishop replied that as the officers were enjoying themselves with automobile drives and in other ways he could not see why the men should not play football. "Arrange your game" he told a private "and I'll referee' for you." And he did, in the presence of several thousands of spectators. The three blind mice that got their tails cut off by a carving knife are like business men whose progress is curtailed through not advertising in their local newspapers. ��� ��� * ��� Conscription will not' be adopted in Canada or in Britain unless it it necessary to save the Empire; but if conscription should be necessary to save the Empire the British Empire will be saved. ��� ��� ��� One often hears of small merchants in country towns complaining of competition from big departmental stores in the Eastern cities. These mailing houses always advertise���it is the life of their big businesses. There's a moral! Service of Song at the Methodist Church.���Good Attendance 'The River Singers," by John indifference and cruelty of bad Burnham, a service of song was given by members of the Methodist Choir in the Church on Monday evening every seat being occupied. ' Conducted by the choirmaster, Mr. A. Limb, the choir comprised some twenty-five members, including several young folk, and the choral renderings were given with vivacity.and due expression. Mrs. Howell John very ably read the touching narrative of "The River Singers" her enunciation beidg admirable throughout the story being listened to with rapt attention. A helpful feature of the musi-. cal portion of the service was the instrumental accompaniament. The first violins were R. Neabitt and J. Brown, Misses D. Skelton and L. Smith, playing seconds, Miss D. Carrington being at the organ. In recitative and song "The River Singers" told in simple phraseology the story of a crippled girl of the slums who lived among the "mudlarks" at the waterfront of the huge port of London. Pained by her deformation and ill at heart through the parents the narrative depicts sad and happy incidents of her life spent in search of " Sweet Rest," how she heard' the sweet singing of a childrens hymn "I heard the voice of Je3us say" and how it led her to learn for the first time of one Jesus who says "Come unto Me and rest." The innocent musings of a child kept in ignorance were portrayed in the meditations of Fanny and Bill, the mudlark. The various characters were brought near to the audience with sharp realism by Mrs. John whose ability as reciter of the story tended to add additional charm to a charming story. '.'��� . ./'' ��� The consensus bf opinion among those present at this the first service of sprig given in the Methodist Church, (and it is believed, the first ever given in the City) is that its educative value among the children must- prove so valuable that it is only the forerunner of further similar, works to be given in the future. Mr. Limb who trained the choir is to be- congratulated on the success of Monday evening. It is pleasing to- record that the attendance of the public was fitting to the success of the render ing. The Bishop 'tells how he has lately had many experiences of thoughtful actions being more weighty than sermons in keeping men to the straight and narrovy path. On two occasions, in particular he helped men who had imbibed too freely of 'the cup that cheers' back to camp and next morning at court martial pleaded leniency in the punishment to be ordered for them. The results were beneficial and. he hopes, will be lasting. Some 250 small and useful articles were collected by the energetic ladies of the Patriotic Guild at the Soldiers'. Shower held in tlie K. P. Hall on Saturday afternoon. The Shower was made additionally popular by its social attractions, which concluded with a dance in the evening and from which some ten dollars clear was netted. The proceeds were further augmented by a raffle for a handsomely worked cushion presented by Mrs. Johnson, of Lower Nicola. Won by Mr... Bevis, of this city, with ticket .lumber 80, ninety tickets were sold, the raffle realizing $9.00. Mrs.- Howell John drew the winning ticket frpm "the hat." * ... ,During the day vocal and recitative items were contributed. Songs were ably rendered by the Misses Taylor, Staton and Patchett. Mrs. Howell John recited, while Mrs. Nicholls contributed piano selections. Mr. Alf. Limb also took part. _ At the dance Mrs. Tutill and Mrs. Langstaff provided the music, Mr, R. McMillan being floor manager. Outside the hall a festoon of flags, kindly loaned by A. F. Rankine, added necessary patriotic color to the environment. Trooper J. Capps, the wounded soldier just returned from the front, was a guest of the Guild during the afternoon. At a meeting of the Guild on Monday votes. of thanks were passed to ail who had assisted a1 ihe-Shower and dance and to Mr. Rankine for the loan of the flags. List of Donations Following is the list of articles donated on Saturday and'which were this week nacked and despatched to the Red Cross Society? agent at Halifax for shipment to Canadian soldiers overseas: 18 pair socks,4 boxes cigars,11 packages tobacco, 1 box wafers, 1 checkers and board,' 2 writing pads,30plugp,6 packages"and tins tobacco, 42 packages 'gum, 15 sacks cigarette tobacco, 22 pkgs.- chocolate, 5 ibs, candy, 2 tins tobaeco, 4 pkgs cigarette papers, 65 pkgs cigarettes, 3 large parcels unopened, -9 bars soap, 2 pkgs. peppermints, 2 pkgs. peanut's, 1 muffler, 1 pr. gloves, 3 jars jam. THE 0OLDWATER HOTEL MERRITT B. C. The great scope presented for him doing uplifting work among thousands o'f soldiers when shar ing their hardships and pleasures was the potent factor influencing the Bishop to seek- a chaplaincy with a military unit,..-.while he feels also that in the Bishop of Columbia and Archdeacon ,H. T. Heathcote are -churchmen of great tact and ability well able to take care of his diocese when he is doing duty overseas. The Bishop has addressed as many as four thousand soldiers at one time. Victim of Resolve Was His Friend ,��� Mr. Geo. Devonshire Snr. and Miss D.' Devonshire, left last Saturday for the East, being' en route to Oakehhall Nottinghamshire, England, where they will reside in-future. Several friends were present at the depot to wish them Godspeed. They sail today on the Philadelphian from New York for Liverpool. Mr. Devonshire, who'was employed at the mines here, was one of the most devoted members of the Anglican Church of which he was.a sidesman and member,of the Church Council. He will be missed in church circles. In Fernie a bartender was fined $75 for selling liquor to an interdict. In October the mines at Comox produced 40;000 tons of coal. Owing to the. high rate for water the editor of the Ashcroft Vegetables are being evapora- Journal has cut it out. He will jted atKebwna, andshlpped east, j probably sell his wagon. Carrying out to the letter a recently expressed and firm re- solve'lo prosecute the first person he found on his ranch at Coutlee for the purpose of shooting, Mr. H. S. Cleasby laid information of complaint against Mr. H." Priest one of his "oldest and best friends" and the .defendant, who. pleaded guilty was fined $1.00 and costs by Police Magistrate Morgan,at the Provincial Court house on Saturday. Mr. Cleasby is chairman of the Merritt District School Board, Mr. Priest is s cretary of the same board,, besides being City Clerk, a fact that added piquancy to the magisterial hearing which was brief.: a- The co.mplaintant said he did not wish to press-the case which was instituted by him as a warning to other hunters, remarking that in the last two years-he had lost $200 worth of steers through persons unlawfully shooting on his land. Heasked for the lightest possible penalty, the case being brought merely as an example to others. " , An information laid under similar circumstances against another party was withdrawn. . Recently 170 miners left Nanaimo to work at the coal mines in England. Hot and Cold Water. 'Rooms With i Baths. Five large Sample Rooms" A well appointed Hotel that; meets the requirements of , Traveling Public. the All Vegetables, Eggs,'Milk and Cream used in the Hotel are daily from our Ranch I MURDOCH McINTYRE Proprietor Nicola Valley Meat Market Nicola Valley Fresh Killed Pork and Beef Fresh Fruit, Butter and Eggs Modern Cold Storage Plant in Leave your orders for Ice connection here Phone 36 MERRITT, B.C. FIRE OR LIFE INSURANCE J. B. RADCLIFFE MERRITT HUGH LEITCH, Carpenter and ; Contractor, ' Let me figure on your next job���no matter how small or how large. 'Satisfaction Guaranteed _P. O. BOX 219, MERRITT, B. O. A. R. CARRINGTON, Insurance Agent and Notary Public Liverpool and Lo ndo and Globe Phoenix of London, Eng. British America of Toronto Life & Accident B.C., Life Globe Indemnity of*.' �� Canada Get "More Money" for your Foxes Muskrat, White Weasel, Beaver, Lynx, Wolves,1 Marten and other Fur- bearers collected la. your notion SHIP TOUH FURS IHl-ECT to"SHUREnT"t_e largest house In the World -c.illna exclusively In NORTH AMERICAN RAW FUBS a reliable���responsible���safe l*ur liouse w un an unblemished reputation cciitinir for' more than a third o�� a century." a Ions successful record ofsendlnft I'lirShinperspromm.SATISFACTORY AN D I'KOFITADLIS returns. Write for "tClje &trat>ert ftftlpptr," the only reliable, accurate market report and price list published. Write for It���NOW���it'* FJJEE AR "SHI IRFRT Inr- 28-27 WEST AUSTIN AVE. . D. OnU->__-__�� inc. Dept C93 CHICAGO,U.S.A. " ���fl TRY IT! CANADA'S HOME FLOUR GRGWN IN CANADA MILLED IN CANADA FOR EVERY HOME Ask youiQrocer for ROYAL Three THE NICOLA VALLEY ,NEWS. Friday, Nov. 19, 1915. ^*A_?ut_.*._: * *_"_*���_������_��� ���_* *_* *_* ���_** ���_��� V V V vvwv V ���***��� I. I Workingm IF you can save each week even a smalLamount you are invited to open a Savings Account with The Bank of Toronto. Small depositors are as well cared for as large ones. - A dollar will start a Savings Account and interest is added to Savings Balances half-yearly. e Guard- Was Attacked TOTAL ASSETS PAID UP CAPITAL RESERVED FUNDS $61,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,402,810 BANK ofTORONTO X MERRITT BRANCH - "-,''.' A. N. B. ROGERS, Manager :: . . THE ... Merritt Bakery : ::;WiA. riLey; Fresh Bread Daily. Biscuits and Cakes FRESH BUTTER and EGGS , From D. Doddings Ranch at Lower Nicola Try our NOTED PORK PIES Bride and Birthday Cakes Our Specialty Prompt Attention' to all Orders. Next to RINK BUILDING Nicola Avenue on M. L. GRIMMETT, L.L.3. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC.. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal MERRITT NICOLA J. A. MAUGHAN Solicitor Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Toronto Voght Street, Merritt Opposite Coldwater Hotel LODGES COURT UNITY, NO. A. 0. F. 9205, Xmas [GREETING Cards Nothing bo pleasing to your friends'as a.photo Greeting Card $1.00 a Dozen ~ Think it over, and then call and , tee samples at the City Studio. - Chas. F: Hooper Opp.- Schools Merritt. GET THIS CATALOGUE SAVEM0NEY The Best Ever issued; Skates,Skating Boots, Hockey Sweaters, Uniforms, aad Complete Outfits, Snowshoet, Moccasins, Skis, Toboggans. We want every Man interested in Sports of any kind to get our lar.ge Free Catalogue. Prices right and satisfaction guaranteed. Immense Stock , prompt' shipment. You can save money by getting Catalogue to-day. T.W. BOYD & SON / NotreDamcSt.West! MONTREAL �� Meets in K. of P. Hall.every 1st and 4th Monday at 8 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. Capt. STEPHENSON C. R. R. HEBRON Secretary NICOLA LODGE, NO. 53, A. F. &A. M. P. S. Gay, . WM. Regular meetings in Masonic Hall, Granite ave. third Tuesday i n each month at 8 p.m'. Sojourning brethren are'cordially invited to attend. W. A. Heslop. Secretary KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Nicola Valley. Lodge, No. 46 Meets in K. P. Hall every, Wednesday at 7.30' * * * Visiting brethren cordially invited. J. Fairfoul, c.C. J. Simpson, K. of R. & S. The Victoria Colonist .of Monday published the following : ��� "A sensational incident occurred at the Thompson River bridge east of Kamloops, when the sentry On duty, "Rifleman R. Moodie, of Merritt, was assaulted by some unknown person. His assailant must presumably have approached in a very stealty manner as the blow was struck from behind, and before he was able to defend himself he was clubbed into insensibility, but at the moment of attack was able to fire a shot at random, with a view, to giving the alarm. The sentry was "found insensible a little later by the city police but, although every effort was made, with the assistance of Indian trackers,to trace the author of the outrage, nothing was discovered. Tne actual mo.tiveof the attack and whether it was a sinister act of an alien enemy or not, has no't vet been determined.and the military authorities are not able to solve the mystery yet, although inquiries are being pursued. Pte. Moody was not seriously hurt and was little the worse for his experience by the time he arrived at headquarters." Britain's Fighters reciate Gifts Wholesalers not Retailers to Blame L.O.L., 1701 Merritt Lodge Regular meetings Hall on the first in the Oddfellows' and. third Fridays in each month at 7.80 p.m. The Scarlets meet on the 14th of each month. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited. ��� Andrew Paton, W.M, Geo. Slater, Recording Sec. HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE Apply Dr. G. H. TUTILL, P. O, Box 10. On a charge of having in their stores for sale malt vinegar which was adulterated within the meaning of the Pood Adulteration Act, two local firms were fined by Magistrate Morgan at the Provincial .Courthouse on Monday. The firm of G. B. Armstrong was fined $50.00 and costs, $86.00 altogether; the Co-operative Society $25.00 and costs amounting to $62^50���their first offence. M. L. Grimmett was counsel for the Provincial Government, the information being laid by, Provincial Constable W. Bell, while-Inspector Parker submitted evidence of analysis of samples taker-jn each instance. The vinegar complained of was purchased from wholesalers in sealed bottles, and,in justice to the retailers, who pleaded guilty, it "should be stated the vinegar was bought in sealed bottles.and balieved to come up to legal standard. MCLEAN & CORP WE HAVE PURCHASED The Stock of Electric Lighting Supplies, and Electrical Fittings Prom A. B. Kennedy, Electrical Engineer All Goods at Lowest Prices ' McLEAN & CORP Quilchena Ave., opp. Coldwater Hotel $2.00 a Year In Advance Fire Cause $300 Worth of Damage Three hundred dollars worth of damage was' done in the early hours of Monday morning when fire mysteriously .consumed a cow barn and chi .ken shed the property of. Sergt. J. Leitch. The origin .of the outbreak cannot _be fathomed. Four chickens were destroyed and others singed, a quantity of feed grain was destroyed. The cow broke her rope and escaped without suffering but very slight injury. A number of% gardeners tools- were burned up. The damage was not covered'by insurance. The volunteer fire-brigade' was soon- on the spot, but the fire had such a hold on the building that their efforts were directed'in protecting the dwelling house. Mrs. J. F. HyJand, among sev era! other ladies in the district, has received letters of acknowledgement from" soldiers in thc trenches who received gifts of socks, with a cheery letter oi good wishes enclosed. Following are reproductions from three cf them:��� Writing from Belgium on Oct. 25th. Major R. Emmerton, of the 18th Canadians, in the second contingent, says.��� "Just received a good pair of woolen socks and inside one 1 find your note, -it is raining hard today and many thanks to you a? I now have a pair, of dry feet. I haye just come out of a trench full of water. It is a great comfort to me to.know that the dear 'friends of the soldiers in Canada have not forgotten them. I have also distributed a large parcel of articles among my men��and they desire through me to extend to their kind friends in Merritt their sincere thanks..-. ., .Where we have lost one. man the enemy has lost five and we are going strong" cheerily "concludes the Major. His home is in Kincardine Bruce Co., Ontario. .Pte-P. Hurstfield, of C. Company, 18th Battalion, writing under date of October 21st states in'part "I thank you very much for the pair of socks:and your good wishes....... ..'.we are getting cold nights.now.' Your gift was much appreciated as I -have just come off duty^after standing in the trenchles all "night -in- the rain." ' -;:v;.' ���.-;-::.i^/.,-^\-J.. Driver Fred Ashmore, of the 1st Artillery Brigade, in part sends thanks for a pair of socks he had just received. He says "Since we struck the front we have struck some hard times but those who came with us and wont return have given up their lives in a splendid cause." ; Our readers are invited to lend us similar letters for the reproduction of interesting extracts tending ,to stimulate the good work of providing a steady supply of - articles of - comfort for the soldiers���ED. ���vVt�� ffrtnix-xmbvi Uiatlmittrt, * ���:��� t t. * * Canadian Ulsters ���_[ Equal in warmth to fur��� far more healthy���The body must breathe freely. ^ We show fine Ulsters, with the Semi-ready label in the pocket, at $18, $20 and $25 * i ^ Special measure in shops. orders tailored to four days at the ANDREW EWART CITY TAILOR P.O. BOX 91 MERRITT, B. C. ������>���$��� **-.****v*.X��****. NOTICE. COUNTY COURT OF YALE Notice is hereby given that a sitting of the County Court of Yale will be held at MERRITT, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1915 at 10.00 in the forenoon. By Order, J. S. -MORGAN. Deputy Registrar of the County * -Court of Yale holden at Merritt. Dated this 12th day of Nov. 1915. YOUR KING AND COUNTRY NEED YOU Where to Stay- When in Victoria Nicola Valley people who have occasion to visit Victoria will doubtless be interested to learn that Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Plumb, lately of the Victoria Rooms Merritt,-. have" taken over the management of-the Brunswick Hotel, at the corner of Yates and Douglas streets, ten minutes walk from the boat landing.' ihe hotel is up to date and comfortably furnished while its location is unsurpassed for people visitinp the-CapitaLforJbusinessjorpleas^ ure. A,glance at our advertising columns will be profitable. WATER NOTICE Diversion and Use Corporation of the City of Merritt. No Quorum at City Council Meeting There being no quorum present the City' Council was unable to sit for the regular session' called for Monday evening last. Those present were Mayor Walters, Aldermen A. McGoran and P. McLean. The City Clerk and the City Solicitor were also in attendance. As it happened thert were no matters of importance tc be brought forward. 1 Grand Forks shipped 100 care of fruit and vegetables this season. COURT OF REVISION VOTERS' LIST, 1916 > Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sec. 15, sub-Sec. B of the Municipal Elections Act and Amending Acts a Court of Revision will be held at the City Hall, Merritt, B. C. on Friday, the Tenth day of December, 1915, at ten ' o'clock a.ni., for the purpose of correcting and revising the List of.Voters for the year, 1916. At the time and place above mentioned the Court will hear and determine upon any and all applications made thereat to alter che said list. Dated the- 17th day of Nov. 1915. ��� (Signed)-Harry Priest, City Clerk. TAKE NOTICE that WILLIAM W. H. COOPER, whose address is Canfoid, B. C will apply for a licence to take and use sufficient water to irrigate 50 acres out of overflow water, also known as Drainage of Sunshine Valley, which flows westward ancTdrains into Speous .Creek in a westerly direction from Indian'Reservation No 8.^ The water will be diverted from the stream at a point about 200yards westf rom Captain Tyner's dwelling house situated in Sunshine Valley, and will be used for irrigation purpose upon the land described as ii.S. 3-4;5 and 6 of Sec. 1-14-23-6 and L.S. 13 and 14 of Sec. 36-13-23.6." Commencing with Hcadgatc situated about 200 yards west from Captain Tyner's dwelling house, then by flumeand ditch, through Tyner's land to boundary of J.'Cummings land,-thence through Curhming's land by flume and ditch to above described property.' This notice was posted on tbe ground on the 22nd day of October, 1916. A copy of this notice and an application . ursuant thereto and to thc "Water Act, 1914," will be Bled fn theofficeof thc WaterjiecorderatNicoWB.C. _ Objections to iheapplicatibn may" b~e-filed~wilh the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C., within thirty days after the firstappearanco of this notice in a local newspaper. The date of the first publication of this notice is October 29,1915. WM. W. H. COOPER, . i Applicant. RECRUITS WANTED For. Canada's Oversea's Regiments. Cavalry or Infantry Recruits will be inspected and medically examined at The Nicola Valley News Office, MERRITT, On any evening between 7.30 and 5,30 p.m. C. TYNER, o.c. 'D.' Squad. 31st B.C. H orse GOD SAVE THE KING Old Country People will soon appreciate the convenience of a Savings Account in The Bank of Toronto. You can start with as low as a dollar, and add whenever you are able. Interest is paid twice a year, and Assets of $60,000,000 assure the absolute fet'y of your money. FOR CASH ONLY Geo. McDonald, Shoemaker & Repairer wishes to announce that after the ap- pearance-of this notice his business will be conducted only on cash terms. Good workmanship' on all orders. Satisfaction : guaranteed. The Otter Flat Hotel at Tulameen is under the management of- L. H. Brooks, while Mrs. Henderson is at the Coast. The: Phoenix merchants will continue the weekly half holiday throughoutthe winter season. The Forward Adult Bible Class of the Methodist Church meets every Suntiay afternoon at 2.30.. The service is made brief, bright and breezy. Mr. F. Thompson is the leader and extends a hearty invitation to any adults to attend. Next Sunday afternoon a paper, subject: "The First Revival." Discussion by the members. Get Your Tailoring,Repairing Cleaning and Pressing DONE BY (LATE CITY TAILOR) AT THE. THEATRE BLOCK, ALL ORDERS DONE TO TIME. Pour THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS. Friday, Nov. 19, 1915 Save! YOUR HORSES FEET Keep away from costly accidents on the bad roads by always having your horses ,:. well shod.. ING MY SPECIALTY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SLACKSMITHING j In its various branches �� neatly and promptly done. Best workmanship and fair prices J L DUNLOP Nicola Ave. Near City Hall The Newsy Pars Mr.. Wylie, of Nicola, was visitor in the City this week. The Misses Nellie and Hunter, of Lower "-Nicola-: visitors here yesterday. Edna ���were The annual meeting of Men-it Liberals will be held tonight. Mr. Marshall Laird and Mrs. Ellen WaHace, both of this city will be married on> Saturday, December 4th. ,,, Miss D. A., Quinville of the Hospital staff, is spending a vacation at Quilchena. The many friends of Mrs. J. Hobson will regret to know that she is still very ill. The making of ice on the rink of the Kamloops Curling Club was started Friday night. The editor of the Enderby Press has lost his bank ads. and may start a bank of his own. HIGH GRADE Plumbing Get our prices and estimates on any or all branches of the ��� ' Plumbing Business Pumps FITTED AND REPAIRED STOVES AND HEATERS put into first class shape POPE AND SMALL PLUMBERS & TINSMITHS Repair Work of All Kinds Mr. Peterson, who has been spending a six months vacation as a guest of W. Welfare at the City Hall, returns home today. Christmas cards, $1.50 per doz printed with your own name and greetings, suitable for home or overseas, at the NEWS office. V. Harbord-Harbord. of Nicola was in the city last Saturday arranging for the collection for the fund to aid starving Belgians. C. M. Winny, of Nicola, is in Merritt today. Mr. Winny is moving from his Nicola ranch to his Coutlee property. Ambulance Examination Sunday, December 5th. Vice-President W. L. Nicol, of the Inland Coal and Coke Co., is in t^e City, arriving from Vancouver this morning. He states that the company's new briqiiete plant at Vancouver is now in operation. WHEN YOU VISIT . . VICTORIA STAY AT THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL cor. Yates and Douglas Under the management of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Plumb, late of Merritt. Ladies: I have just received a small shipment of Felt, Velour and Moleskin Hats suitable for the coldest weather. Rose Marche. Roadmaster A. V. Thompson, of the K. V. R. is in the city' today. In company with Mayor J. Walters he visited the site of the proposed new crossing which'th- City will make at Bridge Street on Voght Reserve. Members of the St. John Ambulance _ Association should be present at the First Aid lecture to be given by Dr. G. H. Tutill in the City Hall on Sunday morning next at 10 oclock. On the morning of Sunday, December 5. Dr. J: J. Gillis -will hold ah examination, and as there is a rule that those taking the course must attend four out of the six lectures to qualify them to sit for the examination, a full attendance is requested on the next two Sundays. "-.".-���.: ' Alex Lowriey returned to the city this morning after a visit to coast points. The ^lewsy Pars 'Doc' Gillis returned last week end from Nelson. Geoffrey Lodwick, of Nicola, was in the city this week on business. Corporation of the City of Merritt Birth.���To Mr. and Mrs. F. Barnes, a daughter, Nov. 17th. Birth.-To Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stackhouse, a son. Nov. 19. I. GROCERIES I Geo. Brash came over to the city this week from his ranch at- Nicola Lake. The ''Home" store needs your business. Buy your goods in your home town; One dozen attractive Christmas cards printed7 with your-own greetings for $1.50 at the 'News' officei See samples. Woodwards Choral Communion in E flit will be sung at the Anglican Church next Sunday morning. Flour, Royal Household Wheat Flakes, Butter, 49-lb. sack 1.75 per pkt. .40 Our usual good value, 3-lbs. 1.10 Mrs. Tredwin entertained the members of the W. A. of St. Michaels Church Wednesday, the weekly sewing meeting being held at her home. The Red Cross Society met as usual yesterday afternoon. The first bale of articles made by them will be shipped away probably early next week." Lieut C. Croly expects to leave here at the end of this month to take up his appointment tp the, signalling section of the Canadian Engineers, stationed at Ottawa, A high class hotel with reasonable rates centrally located���ten minutes from C. P fc. Wharf. 50c, 75c , $1.00. Remember the BRUNSWICK! Write ahead for reservations. ���*J����4**J*>* Palace Bakery Bread, Cakes, Pastry, etc Hot Pies every Saturday. W. FAIRLEY, Proprietor IMPORTANT TO HOUSEWIVES ���As the Sewing Season is approaching -let N. J. Barwick, the Singer's Sewing Machine Agent put your Sewing Mac- chine in good order for the Fall Work. A card or telephone call to 26-A, will bring him to your door. Old machines taken in part payment for new ones. See the new models at my store,Granite Avenue. Squire Laverick, one of the few Merritt miners to leave here to work in the Old Country mines during the war, writing to the News from Montreal, states that of the 250 miners and their families who left B. C. in a special train, 150 have sailed for a British port. The remainder were obliged, owing to lack of transportation facilities across the Atlantic, to stay in Montreal un- sil November 12. They were accomodated at the Parker house .hotel, the authorities bearing the expenses. Out of every wage some portion should be banked regularly, either as security against the proverbial rainy day or as a foundation to future prosperity. $1.00 will open an account in the Bank of Toronto, and interestis added half-yearly to the balances on deposit. Dr. C. S.-Dent, dentist of Salmon Arm, is practising in Merritt a few days. He may locate herepermanently next spring He will go on a holiday trip to the Coast next week. Members of the K.P. lodge are requested to take notice that in future the regular meetings of the lodge will take place at 7.30 instead of 8 p. m. on the same day as at present. Privates Greaves and Mulhol- land, of the Western Scots regiment came up from the Coast last night being on furlough. Trooper D. Campbell, of Home Defence, is spending leave of absence in town this week. Attempting to board a westbound C.P.R. train at Kamloops on Tuesday states the Standard, an unknown man fell under the wheels, both his feet being badly crushed, one nearly severed. LADIES! | We have a nice selection of * Children's Apparel also attractive and useful articles suitable for Ladies such as - SILK BOUDOIR CAP8, TEA APRONS, HAND EMBROIDERED CUSHION TOPS, . ETC., ETC. all at reasonable prices. Sole Agent for the Famous Dekanek 10��f" Sweaters | Aviation Caps and Scarfs Made by the Selkirk Garment Co. of Vancouver. See these before deciding pn your ��� ��� Xmas Present, at the Rose Marche Brown and White Beans -Tapioca, .. , ( Pork and Beans Crisco . Sardines - Salmon, Good Red Quality Corn Flakss - Onions, Good and Solid- Dry Green Peas *- "���"��� Ginger Snaps, Very Crispy Fancy Tea Buiscuits, excellent quality Bran, -- - >[ \ Shorts, _ > ' Wheat, ~ Coal Oil, J.'."-/ 4-lbs. for .30 4-lb. for .30 per tin .10 per tin .33 -' 2 tins for .25 2, tins for .23 r> *��� 3 pks. for .25 < 8 lbs. for .25-.* 5 3-lbs. for .25 ...per lb. .10 *' per pkt. .10 per 100-lbs. $1.50 per 100-lbs. $1,60 . per 100-lbs. $2.00 per tin $1.^0 DRY GOODS Men's Heavy Wool Underwear ��� Men's Heavy Grey Socks .. Men's Winter Pants Wool Mitts and Gloves, Hand, Knitted Lined Work Gloves, extra .value ~* Ladies Lined Kid Gloves, " Fownes " make per suit 2.50 3 prirs 1.00 per pair 2.95 per pair-.40 from .75 up L35 per pr. THE MimiRITT ?��� - - - - - . . % CORRESPONDENCE /" We welcome correspondence on public matters from our readers. By publishing correspondence It does not mean that we agree or disagree with the contents. In all cues the persons signature must accompany correspondence���not necessarily for publication. Ed. To The Editor, " Nicola Valley-News, Quilchena Horse Sale .' Sir,���In the issue of the'5fli Nov. you had an article headed "Horsemen were very disappointed" I have np doubt that many were, but in jvstificatiotf to tlie buyers and myself, I must ask you to contradict the statements asserted in that article', where you say,that the horses we offered apparently filling the requirements stipulated beforehand in every detail, were submitted jto the Inspectors repeatedly without su cess until the manager of the firm in desperation indignantly withdrew his men and unexamined horses from the ring." .The truth of the matter that we were asked before hand to show the people that theire was no lack of* horses in the country, so we brought what few horses we'had that were broken, the rest were brought to make a showing hoping to sell some of them, though we did not was expect to, as we were-told they would not take, any that were unbroken, also most of our horses were.t'oo heavy for their requirements. - After showing what few horses we had that were broken we did not show any more for the simple reason they would not lead, and as we had an offer, for the lot ,on the premises, we sold them there and then, but to say that we were indignant or disappointed or had any fault to find with the people who purchased the horses is absolutely .wrong, in fact I admired the way in which they bought. They knew exactly what they wanted and lost no time over anything, they did'nt want, and if the people of this district were disappointed it was not the fault of the buyers, it was simply that they had'nt got what was wanted. ' Yours etc. PrancisB. Ward Douglas Lake. ����� . < Nicola, B.C., Nov. 15, 1915. Roosters for Sale.���Thoroughbred Red Leghorns. Apply Mrs. Wells, Nicola Avenue, (next to Bresnik's Store). VOTERS LIST. 1916 Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the-amendments to the Municipal Elections Act when the assessed owner is the holder of tLe last Agreement of Sale to purchase land or real property such assersed owner before having his name entered on the Voters' list shall have fi'pd' with the Clerk or Assessor of thei', Ci ty. before the closing of- the' Voters' list on November 30th, 1915, a7 statutory declaration proving that he, she or it (in the case of a Company) is the holder of the last agreement, to purchase said land or is the last assignee thereof by the terms of which such holder is liable to pay the ���taxes and has paid the current year's* taxes. ~ " The Drink Traffic or Nation Ruilding," will bethesubject'for discussion at next Monday's Ep- worth League meeting. Paper by A. R. Carrington. Joe,Collett this week commenced operating his stage between Merritt, Tulameen and Coalmont and will continue the trip twice weekly throughout , the winter months. A. D. Adamson,the well known rancher of Aspen Grove, was taken ill on Monday morning and Dr. Gillis attended him at his home. He is now a patient a' the hospital. - ^ Dated the Seventeenth day of November, 1915. Harry Priest, . City Clerk. Notice of Cancellation of Reserve The ladies of the "-Women." Auxiliary of St MichaeJ's" Anglican Church are making arrangements to hold a bazaar and cakf and apron sale on Saturday, December 18.h. Miss Jessie Leitch,' the new matron of Nicola Valley General Hospital* arrivecMn -Merritt jbn Saturday evening and on Monday officially took o.er her duties "at the institution. ;"- i - Mr.- and- Mrs. -A. B. Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilkinson who are motoring from Merritt to Montreal reached Chicago recently, intimation-to that effectliaving been received from them this week. - ', NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tLat the Reserve existing on certain lands in the vicinity of Canford, B.C., and formerly covered by Timber Licence No. 37581, by reason o.f a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette on the 27th of December, 1907, is cancelled. The said lands will be opened to entry by pre-emption at 9 a.m.. on Monday the 6th day bfDecember, 1915, at the office of the_ Government-Agent, at Nicola. ^ "~'s * "~"- - ' ��"- ' ,,- -R.'A. liENWICK;./ w " Deputy/Minister of Lands Department of Lands.t ,'���?> ' ��� ~ Victoria, B. C��� , " X \ - o,* ' - ' ,-Sept." 24, 1916- ' - -" ' - SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGU- LATIONS. At the request pf the Bishop,- the Rev. Mr. Plummer will celebrate the. Holy Communion at-ll a.m., and will also conduct-evening service at 7.30 p.m., on Sunday next, the 21st. at the Anglican Church. The Right R*v. A. U DePencier Bishop of New Westminster and Caribou, left on Monday's train for Princeton, returning the following day; then proceeding to Kamloops to attend a meeting cf the Diocesan committee. .. A. E. Howse, of Nicola, returned on Wednesday morning from a business visit at the coast, travelling to Vancouver on Saturday. Several devotees of the rod and line were at Nicola Lake last week end for the "fishing closing." There were no big catches recorded several of the speckled ones had experienced such "closing days" before and imparted a warning to their'young to keep away. Illustrated ��� " The Beauty Spots of Ireland." Fifty Beautiful Colored Slides, Recitations and bongs, Refreshments. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Friday, November 19th, at 7.45 p.m. Admission: 25c, Children 15c: Coal mining rights of the Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and ln a portion of the Province' of British Columbia, "may be leased for a term'of twenty-one years at an annual rental of fl.an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to ���me applicant. , - ��� Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent.of the'district in which the rights applied for are situated. - \n surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub- livisions of sections, and in unsurvey- ed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompan- ied_by,a_fee_of-?5,_-whlch_wilUbe_re-- funded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at'the rate of five cents per ton. ~ i The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns -ihould be furnished at least once n vear. .-<-���:, - The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the'working of the.mine- it the rate of $10.0(Tan acre. ' - ' For full information .application should'be made'to the Secretary of the Department of'the-Tnterior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Domln ion Lands. - ' ���, - y ~." ~ ' ' ��� ��� ' ' - -WiW. CORTr* Deputy, Minister ot the Interior N.B.���Unauthorized publication o) - this advertisement will not be pnif for.���58782. Household Banking Accounts in The' Bank of Toronto have been found by many to be a great convenience." The accounts may he opened in the name's of husband br -wife,% and either'may; deposit or withdraw money. Interest is paid on these accounts twice a year. 4 - ~-. \j * (I \\ '���\ ���j
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