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REID & CO. 17 Specialists in -*ii":��rir?*'-' Men's Clothing, Furnishings, Boots and' Shoes. Hon. Dr. Young Announces Gift on Formal Opening of New Hospital The official opening of the Nicola Valley General Hospital by Hon. Dr. Young, provincial secretary and Minister for Education, tcok place last. Saturday morning shortly after eleven o'clock. The weather was perfect and the arrangements made by the committee, Messrs Strick land, Rogers and Jackson, showed thoroughness and careful attention to detail, with the result that from the time the parade left the Coldwater hotel until the return there for luncheon shortly after twelve o'clock everything went off like clockwork, The parade was headed by the city band, under the direction of bandmaster Rowbottom, following which was the carriage in which were seated the Honourable Minister, Alex Lucas M.P.P., Mayor Reid and H. S. Cleasby; following these were carriages containing Alderman Jackson and Crawford, A. W, Strickland, A. N. B. Rogers, F. S. Gay, J. S. Morgan, M. L. Grimmett, F. Bond, G. B. Armstrong, G. F. Ransom and H. H. Matthews. The members of the Ladies Auxiliary and Mrs. Young were driven in a tallyho. The first function was that of officially opening the new school, an account of which will be found elsewhere in our columns. Arriving at the Hospital the party were received by Dr. Williams, MissO. Standish, matron, and Dr. Gillis who showed them through the building. Hon. Dr. Young expressed his pleasure at the general appearance and equipment of tUr.e.institution.��� Following .the:.inspection the party proceeded to the main entrance where Mayor Reid in a few well chosen remarks announced the purpose of the gathering. "We are nere this morning, ' 'to take part in the s lira The Diamond Vale company offers you the opportunity to purchase a homesite on the Diamond Vale field, south of the railway track on easy terms. nside tots 5 this the Nicola Valley General Hospital and it gives me great pleasure to see here such a large and representative gathering of the citizens.. Not only because it shows an interest in the hospital itself, but for the significant fact that it manifests appreciation of the efforts of. the directors who have undertaken this project. This event will be looked back to in future years as a notable one in the life of our new and growing town." It is'a great pleasure to have here'for the occasion Hon. Dr. Young and Mr. Alex Lucas, to both of whom, is, in a large measure, due the credit for the construction of this hospital. In grants, from the government ' we have already received ten thousand dollars, and I have been led. to believe that it is largely on account of the interest which these two gentlemen have taken in the;subject that the hospital is as it is today. It would be out of place for me to make a lengthy speech and we would be pleased to hear ifrdm those who have been instrumental in bringing this project to such a successful issue. I have much pleasure, Dr. Young and Mr. Lucas, in exr tending to you a hearty welcome on behalf of the citizens of Merritt. (Applause.) We have here today, ladies and gentlemen, Aid. Archie Jackson, who is vice-president of the board of directors of the hospital. Aid. Jackson, we would like to hear from you.'' Aid, Jackson said:1 ."On behalf of the hospital board I wisfr to say that we feel that we owe a hearty welcome to our friends Dr. Young, and Mr. Lucas, I am sure we appreciate their kindness in coming here and I.am sure that we fully apprciate what they have done to make this undertaking a success. Wishing them .all sorts of good luck. I must conclude.'' (Applause.) G. B. Armstrong, president of the Board of Trade was then called upon by the mayor, and said: It -was very unexpected for' me to be called upon to make a speech, and I am not prepared to say very much. I look on this as one of the best institutions in the city. On going through it this morning we could not help feeling that it reflects great credit upon the board of managers and those who are. directly connected with-the-care-6f=i��ti3nt3 in!.'the-institution." (Applause.) , - The mayor then introduced Mr. Alec Lucas Ml P. P. for Yale, who said:"Mr. Mayor and officers of ' the hospital official "opening of board, it gives me great pleasure to be here and see this hospital formally opened. It was owing to Dr. Young more than to the government that we have been able to supply the money that has helped and it has been a pleasure for me to have assisted in any way I could.'' The speaker then pointed out that the requests for money from all over the province, particularly, .for schools, was not" much individually," but very large in the aggregate. .' 'We may be able to get a still further grant from Dr. Young and I hope we'll have! his promise to that effect this morning.!' (Applause.) The speaker then proceeded to describe the necessity for the inclusion of certain details in schoolrooms, such as historical pictures and so on which would have a great moral effect upon the minds of the children. He pointed out that the "great mass of railroad construction men are foreigners because Canadian young men are educated properly. He dwelt atlength upon the proposed establishment of preparatory schools for the agricultural department which will be established in connection with the new B. G. University.r Dr. Young having offered a medal for the school girl who has the he said' Young, a fellow graduate of the same university. The other speakers had dwelt upon the credit due to the government to the directors and the doctors, but he wished to point out that tut for the Ladies Auxiliary the success which had attended the efforts of the others would be much less, which sentiment was enthusiastically applauded. Hon. Dr. Young being introduced said that this year his department is spending over half a million dollars for hospital and school wants, and this is but a small proportion of whst the people of the. province are expending generally for public improvements. "I would like," he said, "to pay a passing compliment to your representative, Mr. Alec Lucas. He is doing an immense amount of good for you in Victoria. He goes about getting things for" you in his own' sweet way and generally gets the results." He thought the men would soon find themselves in deep water but for the ladies. (Cheers.) He would go Lucas one better and recognize their great work by sending to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hospital for their disbursment a government cheque for one thousand dollars. (Prolonged applause.) Lucas goes about everything' quietly, so quietly that in Victoria they would soon have to call him'Gumshoe'Alec, but he is one of the most efficient members of the legislature! He generally, gets what he wants, but the small individual requests from all parts rggregate a large sum and it is not always possible to grant everything asked . for. "I wish to thank you all for your kindness to myself and wife and .1 hope, that my next visit will not.be so far ahead as my last one was before this. Now, in my capacity as Provincial Secretary," unlocking the door of the main entrance "I declare the Nicola Talley General Hospital open for the treatment of the sick ahd.T indigent of the valley." (Cheers.) Among those present with the speakers and members of the various public bodies were the following members of the Ladies Auxiliary: Mrs, Gay, president;' Mrs. Rankine, secretary; Mayoress Reid and Mesdames Ransom, Strickland, Grimmett, Rogers; McGregor and Miss Masuret. The doctors present were G. H. Tutill. C. S. Williams and Dr. Gillis. Following the ceremony of the opening Dr. Young and Mr. Lucas were driven to Middlesboro and Collettville before returning to the hotel for lunch. DON'T KNOCK! BOOST! Certain commercial travellers coming to tins city recently eitft- er ianed to get orders or wnat orders they aid get did not meet with their approval/ They went away disgruntled, and in chorus with one in particular, they travelled elsewhere with their little hammers spreading the alleged information that "Merritt is dead". Merritt is not dead, but is perhaps more progressive than the majority of cities in the province. The Mews wishes to convey to these gentlemen with the hammers that they are not only not helping themselves but doing their firms injury. Fortunately the knocks appear to come from the juveniles of the profession. The older and more experienced travellers find that business is good; and even if it were not these men have sufficient wisdom not to hurt themselves by joining the youths in a hammeriest. O : . SCHOOL OPENING ; Last Saturday morning was one of the red letter days in the annals of the local school it being the occasion of the official opening of the large modern | RECRUITS DRILL Last Sunday afternoon there was a largely attended recruits' drill of the "D." Squadron, 13.0. Horse, The manoeuvres took place in the Voght field, The officers present were Lieutenant- Colonel C. Flick, Major Mattevvs Captain-adjutant Forster, and Captains Campbell and Nash. Major Matthews, " Captains Campbell and Forster and Squadron Sergeant-major T. Smith put the men through their paces alternately. A great deal of interest is attached to this regiment since squadrons have been raised in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Walhachin and Ashcroit and a large number of new men have signified their intention of joining "D." Squadron. In view of the early date of the annual encampment, which is to be at Vernon, this year it is expected thai there will be a large turnout at every drill. If a large contingent goes from the valley the next encampment will be held near this city orNicolji. ii 50x120 you pay cash we will reduce these prices 10 per cent. TITLE GUARANTEED 7yy-M'\ See ������ at the Diamond Vale Supply Co. best record~for conduct and general7 proficiency, Mr. Lucas stated he would not be out-done and offered one for the boys* competition under the same conditions. In conclusion the speaker reiterated his interest in educational affairs and assured the directors, the council and the citizens that he is ever at their service. Dr. Williams stated that he thought the hospital particularly well equipped and had a good staff of nurses. Miss Standish, the matron being entirely qualified for hei position. The success of the hospital, while in a large measure dependent upon the co-operation of the directors, is still more so upon the hearty-support of the medical men of valley. Mr. Grimmett amused the audience by relating a story of a youngster climbing under a house to avoid punish-, ment was followed by his father, whom' his mother had informed of his misdemeanors. Seihg his father crawling after him the youngster cried, "Is she after you too papa?" That, he said was hi3 position. Dr. Williams had re^ f erred to the excellence of the management of the institution and the necessity for co-operation of the medical men. 'He took pleasure in re-echoing these sentiments. In conclusion Mr.! Grimmett paid a glowing tribute to those responsible for the successful in-; auguration of the institution. ' ���. ? Rev J A. Petrie said that his being: called upon as a rep-esentativeof the! clergy was unexpected. He was proud to be on the same platform as Dr.. :building~, which" was completed late last year, where school is now-held, in permanent quarters at last after many and varied peregrinations. Hon. Dr. Young, minister for education and secretary of the province, undertook the ceremony which, as he stated in a brief but interesting address, was one of the most pleasing of his many duties. He was sure, he stated, that Merritt school would soon rank high among her sister schools in the province and, as he was anxious to encourage such advancement by all means in his power, he waa pleased to offer a medal, to be awarded to the pupil showing the best record in Deportment and general proficiency during the school year ending on June 30th' 1912. It was his habit, he said, to try to arrange for school .openings to be held during the week instead of on a Saturday so that he might ask that the children be granted a day,s holiday to commemorate the occasion, butin this instance, he regretted to say, he had been unable to do so; and; although some of tne children wondered dubiously why they couldn't have a holiday during the following week, they heartily applauded his good intentions. "^DrrYo^mgprdmis^d^tn^t^h^^wburd' arrange for an extra grant to be made to the school to provide, among other things, for a cement floor in the basement, thus forming ah ideal winter playground, and also to secure apparatus and equipment required by the more advanced pupils. A pleasing feature connected with both H. S. Cleasby's introductory remarks and Dr. Young's speech was the marked attention and interest" as well as the entirely spontaneous applause of the children. Hon. Alex Lucas, our parliamentary representative, inspired by Dr. Young's generous offer of a medal, announced that if Dr. Young would confine his offer to pupils of the fair sex, he would be pleased to offer a similar prize to be competed for among the boys. As was to be expected Dr. Young was only too pleased to ent^r into this arrangement, so there are now two prizes to be com- ?eted for this term, n this connection Principal McKenzie announces that the medals "must of necessity go to Entrance pupils and will be awarded on the strength of the work done in the Entrace examination combined with that of Deportment during the school. ��� ��"���:������"*.; ��� G. Fowler, of Fowler and Lar son, contractors of this city left for Vancouver on Thursday af-j ternoon's train. He expects to return early next week. James Warren was busy on the streets during the week. J. Wilks of Kamloops has beeu appointed to succeed J. Walker at the hospital. EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION A mass meeting has been called for this evening in Central Hall .for thepurfjose of discussing ways arid' means f o'a;fitttng ce'le_- bration of Empire Day, May 24th. Ex-mayor Eastwood .has kindly given the free use of the hall'for the eveningand a largeatten dance of citizens is looked for. SUNDAY RIDES The weekly Sunday ride has beeome quite a feature of life in this city, the initiation of paper chases having met with the instant approval of those who can appreciate the exhiliaration of a good gallop across country. The demand for hacks is increasing and Dan Munro and the 0. K. Transfer people are now able to cope with it. It is probable that members of the B. C. Horse who are new to the service will turn to the new diversion as a means of improving their seats on parade. LIGHTING SYSTEM During the week Murdock Mclntyre, proprietor of the Coldwater Hotel, completed the installation of an up-to- date electric lighting plant to'.be.run in connectioe with this down-to-the-min- ute hostelry. The engine is a 4-h-p. gasoline machine and will furnish power for one hundred and fifty sixteen candle power lamps as well as run the water pumping system of the hotel. A.^Lunn__and__W.^Kettlesjwere_engaged on the. installation of rthe machinery during the week. The cost is estimated at $1500. .: ������_���_o- BIG DEALS REPORTED During the week information was received to the effect that many well known properties had been sold. These sales aggregate nearly three million dollars, but nothing is definitely known for publication, and for this reason the News does not record them. Two big deals, involving two million dollars are known to be on the tapis, both of them agricultural propositions, but owing to the lack of confirmatory data we refrain from giving full details inasmuch as there may be a hitch in the negotiations. It is safe to intimate, however, that one deal for nearly two million dollars is almost closed. Murdock Mclntyre went out to Lillooet. on Sunday and returned here on Wednesday'evening. He reports that new metropolis along the line of the proposed Ft. George Line to be quite busy now. Activities in realty there have aroused especial interest. Tom Hunter and Robert Clark, both of Nicola, who are also the euchre champions of tue upper valley, met the valley champions during the week. They were beaten easily by three games out of five, We forgot to mention that Sid Mearon arid Frank Barnes were the ones responsible for their discomfiture. What? Euchre? Oh, yes, of course. John Wade has been added to the municipal force during the week, being engaged with his brother in cleaning up the city. .'���.' ;.������-., Mrs. Carter well known as a former employee at the Quilchena hotel has been appointed cook at the Nicola Valley General Hospital. I Commencing May 1st Large Sums Will be Expended en Improvents The fact that all the by-laws submitted to the ratepayers yesterday were approv* d by, them by such overv.'l-dmirig-majorities is an earnest that the residents of this city are progressive and determined to place Merritt in an enviable position before the world. The progrossiveness of this community will be the better appreciated when a glance is taken at the brief history of its municipal life. Following the up-to-date taxation system of suh cities as Edmonton and Vancouver the first council initiated the Single Tax system, or exemption bf improvements on property from' taxation. Then it was decided that the city should own its own electric lighting plant and waterworks system, v. hich is sympathetic with the trend of municipal policy throughout the world,- involving as it does, the establishment of popular ownership of those utilities which are most essential to the general welfare. Having declared for progressiv- ness in municipal policy in merely remained for . the citiiens to approve the natural concomittants, the improvment of means of communication between the various sections of the city. On May 1st i�� is expected that the contract for the' $20,000 mun-. icipal and fire hall will be awarded. The building-alone will cost about ten thousand doliais. ������ - With the issue of -the bonds, i.Uts sa.ie ut wliicti is a JLoxegoiie- conclution, by which seventy three thousand dollars wiil be provided lur waterworks, electric tight, street improvements/ &c.', great,acti vity-mayjabe looj_ed><tor- during the next"few months.":'. * That there was an extremely small element, of the' ratepayeis opposed to any of thesebylaws is evident from a glance'at "the < following tabulation of the results:��� - :;, - ,; Waterworks bylaw -' $40,000, for 57; opposed 3. - . Electric Lighting $20,000, for 52; opposed 8. Street Improvements $10,000, for 50; opposed 9; spoiled 1.' School purposes $3,000, for 58 opposed 4. 7 7,'..} !' Little souls never built a.'big ;' town. ���- y CARIBOU BROTHERHOOD The Caribou Brotherhood was organized at Ashcroftj' B,' C, on Jany. 31st 1912, in order to preserve and perpetuate .the history of the Cariboo District as the early participants in the-rush to the Cariboo goldfield in 1862 are rapidly dying out, and without some organization to record and preserve the many important events which occurred during that period, they would :be lost to posterity. The Caribou. Brotherhood therefore is founded on actual, happen i ngsycoliecteid^f rdnfreye^ witnesses and actual participants and documents now in the possession of the Officers; the object and aim of the Order are to inculcate patriotism, loyalty to the Canadian flag, Canadian Ideals and Institutions, and to extend a helping hand to all Brothers. Every member of the Order will be pledged to assist a Brother, if worthy, to the extent of, his ability, under all circumstances; in this way it is hoped to build up one of the most powerful and widely extended secret orders in Canada. MISS LUCY WEBLING Considerable interest is expressed in the proposed visit of Miss Lucy Web- ling, one of the mostpopular entertainers now touring, the Dominion. She will be supported by Mr. WaltervMc- Raye, who is well known in British Columbia as a monologist of no mean ability. He toured with Miss Pauline Johnson some years ago snd at once sprang into popularity. ; . Miss Webling is a remarkably - handsome woman whose histrionic accomplishments have given her ah enviable position in the public estimation. She has the distinction of being the ''Original Lord Fauntleroy." in , creating which part she made an international reputatiou. 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I,-., ..unn....^. I ' THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, April 26, IS 12 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription $2.00 a year in advance Six months $1.00 J. W. ELLIS Manager Oa�� dollar per inch per month fer regular ad- Y��rtioh__r. Land and water notices $7.00 for 60 days. $6.00 for SO days. Classified advertising: 10 words for 25 cents extra words 2 cents. Special rates vartiabur. famished for large contract atl P.O. Address THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Box 20 Merritt. BC. Phone 25. "HEROES" now nearly AND HEROES It is now nearly two weeks since the first news of the wreck of the White Star liner Titanic reached the world. In that time the press has given to the people of the continent the available details of the tragedy involved. Confirmation of the heroism expected has been received and further details of the rescue of the survivors. It is but natural that in the event of such an accident the people demand, more or less hysterically, certain stringent rules and regulations governing the transoceanic traffic. It may be that greater provision of life saving apparatus might have been made than there apparently was by the White Star Company, and others; but it is to be hoped that the public hysteria will not result in regulations which will seriously impede the handling of passenger vessels. The American government has naturally been the first to attempt to deal with this matter, and it is regrettable that the commissioners on the investigation are landsmen purely and simply, with perhaps but the faintest conception of what shipping companies have to contend with. According to press accounts, iri which the proceedings of the examination of all concerned are reported verbatim, these commissioners care not a rap about getting at the facts of the case; merely seeking to ascertain the most lurid details and find an opportunity to, deliver themselves of foolish utterances and strut before the international ootlights while the auditors applaud vigorously and know less, if possible,J than the witnesses what the august senators are trying to ascertain. Certainly the findings of this verbose commission will have but little weight with the body most concerned, which is the British Board of Trade, It is regrettable that certain high officials of the American people are gazing at the "gods" and ignoring the conductors and the critics. Speaking in the senate a Maryland representative (we believe it was) sent his voice echoing to the "peepul"���per medium of the press gallery���in full-throated syllables of tommy rot. Even a canoe builder from some part of the Middle West explains volubly the criminal neg- , ligence of the officers of the ship . and. the company. One Canadian business man saved, Major Peuchon, of Toron- _ to, has particularly distinguished "yhimseif "ih~th"e~generarh"UllabllloO by producing a Certificate of ^bravery. He is to be congratulated on the introduction of a decided novelty into the drama of "shipwrecks. We read that the gallant major was selected to "man the boat" (alone, poor chap) on account of his reputation as a soldier and a sailor. In view of , that epoch-making ' 'certificate'' we .would respectfully suggest that perhaps his originality was immediately recognized by an astute officer in a dilemna. There is only one fact which the major overlooked���he should have had some of the women in the boat sign the certificate as witnesses; it would have appeared still more formidable as a document had it been sealed with a two cent stamp. Major Peuchon may have been��� probably was���a brave man discovered at the psychological moment, but the world at large would appreciate him more had he courteously refrained from bitter diatribes against a still , braver, Captain Smith, of the Titanic, who, whatever his error tendered his life in reparation. It is a pity that so many in high places should seek advertisement by making themselves ridiculous over the graves of such men as Captain Smith, Major Butt, Colonel Astor, Isidor Straus, First Officer Murdock, Operator Phillips and the men of the band which played "Nearer My God to Thee" as they made their last long voyage. Tne Board of Trade's report of the disaster will be awaited by the shipping world with great interest, but we hardly believe that more than minor changes will be made in the present regulations as to lifeboat equipment and perhaps there will be a new winter route decided upon by international agreement. Perhaps there will be lawsuits and so on, but ships must come and go according to the pressure of business relations between Europe and North America, and, though it is not pleasant to admit it, the fact of the matter is that the public's memory is short and the demand for a greater speed receives but a temporary setback and ocean travel will be as safe as ever and as fast. We cannot close without expressing the hope that Major Peuchon will hold communion with himself and realize that he is really a more pusillanimous being than those whom he has criticised. The sign "Come in without knocking. Go out the same way," a Belville merchant has over his store door might be more generally adopted. BOUNDARY MINING The B. C; Copper Co. expect to shortly resume operations at their lone Star mine. The snowshoe mine at Phoenix has been dismantled. The 400-h. p. motor was shipped to trail. Development work at the Phoenix Amalgamated appears to be permanently suspended. It is the intention to ship the machinery to other mines of the Consolidated company. Toronto papers are discussing the probability of dividends being paid by the Consolidated Mining & Smelting company, which owns mines in the Boundary as well as in Kootenay. A carload of machinery from California arrived at the Napol- ean mine of the B. C. Copper Co., last week. It includes a filter press which will be installed. It will be about six weeks before operations at the Napolean resume. Fifteen men are now employed at the Fife mine, and it is expected that this number will shortly be increased. Some good ore is being mined and placed in the bunkers, but no shipping is being done at present. Arrangements are being made for a railway siding in order to make shipments. ���Pioneer. times by those of the commonest weeds as well. One was called 'Pansy' and another 'Thistle'. and so on. The secret telegrams were sent out and then the particular meeting at which the minister spoke was interrupted. Corporation of the Gity of Merritt GROWTH OF can mean but one thing���that the service it renders its customers makes for permanent business relations. with more than 55 years of continuous growth and satisfactory service, invites Savings and Business Accounts CAPITAL $4,608,050 REST ----:--- 5,608,050 Incorporated 1855. 100 Branches in Canada. MERRITT BRANCH Tenders Called For Tenders are asked for the construction of a combined Municipal Hall and Fire Hall, Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of the City Clerk. Tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque for ten per cent of the amount of tender to be held as Contract forfeit in case of nnn completion of said Contract. Tenders must be in by 6 p. m. on April 30th, 1912. Deposit Will be returned to unsuccessful tenderers. 05 1 For the man who RODE THE GOAT In Rings, Pins, Buttons, Cuff-links and Charms. We have a well assorted stock for the following Societies: - Masons Knights of Pythias, Orangemen, Oddfellows etc. We have ���them in Solid Gold and Gold Filled and it is up to everv member of any Society to advertise his Lodge by wearine the badge thereof. b Call and see our Selection. & CRANNA JEWELERS. y! There is some question whether or not the eating of fish produces brain power, but there is no quibble over the fact that catching fish produces liars. An Eastern woman has a goose that was given her when she was twenty-one years old. Lots of women still have the goose they got on their wedding day. Still another symptom of riotous imagination comes from a passenger on the Titanic, who says the look-out was asleep at at his post. The Board of Trade owes a leather medal to any sailor who can sleep in the crow's- nest at a temperature of 30 degrees. It's on a par with the rumor that Murdock, chief officer, committed suicide, hari kari, or some other dreadful thing. ���/'���"'.'. RESEED MANY ACRES Winnipeg, April 25.��� A heavjr storm, accompanied by rain and snow in some localities, visited Manitoba, Western Ontario and the contiguous territory south of the international boundary during the past forty-eight hours, crippling telegraph wires and in some places interfering with traffic. In this province, as much as a foot of snow fell and was followed by a sharp frost, thus putting a stop to seeding operations for a number of days. Saskatchewan and Alberta escaped entirely. In Brandon district the high winds of last Friday uncovered much of the seed and hundreds of acres will have to be seeded again. A. W. B. ROGERS, MANAGER J. A. MAUGHAN Solicitor, Etc. Office Opposite Armstrong'__ Store Quilchena avenue. Merritt M. L. GRIMMETT, LL.B. Barrister and Solicitor! Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal Hardy, Healthy. Heavy Layers are the birds you want. Our Rose-comb White Leghorns are all this. Our first incubation showed great fertility of eggs this season. Order at once if you want sittings of eggs. $3.00 for 15. Willow Grange Parm CANFORD, B. C Open Day and Night K. OF P. Nicola Valley Lodge No. 46, meets in Reid's Hall every Wednesday night at 8 p. m. All visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. Restaurant Quilchena Ave. Our excellent cuisine satisfies our customers. * Prices���the most reasonable in town. Egtablshed 1817. Head Offce Mcntteel Capital .-���������- . . '_ $16,000,000.00 Reserve and Undivided Profits $16,855,185.36 Savings Bank Department (Interest allowed at current rates.) GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRAN S A (III BRANCHES IN NICOLA VALLEY MERRITT NICOLA A. W. STRICKLAND, Manager. Nicola Agency open on Tuesdays and Fridays only. M illiinery Fancy Goods Knight Knight R. RAFFLE AT LYTTON Lytton was en fete Thursday on the occasion of the holding of an operatic performance, a dance and a raffle in behalf of building a new Catholic church, the edifice which have withstood the elements for years having recently been destroyed by fire. Young and old of Lytton and the surrounding territory gathered in the opera house, and gaiety prevailed until the wee sma' hours of the morning. As a result of the celebrations the sum of $199.50 was netted. It is understood that work on the new church will be commenced at an early date. SUFFRAGISTS' SECRET CODE Documents now in the posess- ion of the Crown show that the Women's Social and Political Union had a special telegraphic code. Some of the words were: Fox: Are you prepared for 'arrest? .-.- yyx- Foxes: How many are^prepared for arrest? Goose: Do not get arrested. Duck: Do not get arrested unless success depenns upon it. Public men in the service of his Majesty were also tabulated under code names, and there was an up-ta-date list of their engagements. The code name for the cabinet was 'Trees' and individual members of the gov- were designated sometimes by the names of trees and some- Hebron k. r. s. vited to attend. Geo. H. H. 0. F. Court Nicola No. 8931 meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in each month in the Board of Trade Room, Barwick Block, Nicola, B C. Visiting breth- renord i a 11 y in L. Murray C. R. Matthews, Sec. YALE NEWS Between the hours of 3 and 4 a. m. on Thursday morning, part ,ojf_jth.e__pip.e=c.onxeying==the=.com== pressed iiir to the large tunnel was blown out by dynamite by persons unknown. Latest reports show that there are about 400 men working between Yale and Boston Bar. B. A. Blourock and family have left Yale. Messrs. Forgey, Rees and Mal- lory attended the dance given in Sumas on Monday W. K. Gwyer, C. N. R. divisional engineer, was in Vancouver on Monday on special business. J. Arneil Crann was at Agassiz on Wednesday evening and attended the concert given by the Ladies' Cuild. Mrs. Barnet spent the early part of the week at Vancouver. Yale has 20 constables and no open bar. A most enjoyable dance was given in St. John's Hal! last Friday evening by Mesdames Le- vine Kerruish and Walsh. Dancing commenced at 8. 30 and continued till 2. 30 a. m. It was A B. KENNEDY AGENT FOR Pitmer Gasoline FIXTURE SHOWROOMS:-CORNER VOGHT ST. and COUTLIE AVE. Mutual Fire Insurance Company Founded under the Farmer's Institute ten years. Cheapest Rates in B. C. on all farm property. Sound. Safe. Reliable. for rates apply to R. WHITAKER, Agent. Lower Nicola. Stores $16 a thousand Farm Property $4 a thousand A.F.& A M. Nicola Lodge No. 53 meets in R eid's HJall th e se cond Tuesdayof each month at 8 p. m. Sojourning brothers cordially invited. S. J. Solomon Fred S- Gay W. M. Secretary. r H. R. H. Christie, B.Sc, B.C.L.S. P. J. Dawson, B.Sc, D.L.S., B.C.L.S Christie & Dawson Civil Engineers Dominion and British Columbia Land Surveyors. KAMLOOPS, B.C. Branch - Ashcroft, B. C. Needless Waste Of time and energy can bc avoided by the use of our Classified Want Ads. Time and energy represent good dollars in this age. Do not exhaust them in an aimless search fox good help. Use cur Want Ads. and thc help will come to you. OwrttfcMii in V, B. W If.fl.i4. UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Caskets and Coffins always on hand at reasonable prices. B. PRIEST, Granit Ave. Merritt Electric Restorer for Men Phosphonol restores every nerve in the body declared by many to be the most 1��,��,._,��_ v..a__ty. ]_^.?,^5^e"nd ii??^! enjoyable Yale. dance ever held - weakness averted at once. Phosphonol will Hi | Lake vou a new man. Price j_8a box_or two for | Mailed to any address. Harness and Saddlery Harness, Robes, Blankets, Trunks, Valises, etc. always in stock. Poultry and Stock Foods. Best of satisfaction in all departments. Prices are rfeht. V Plumbing nd Steamfitting FIRST CLASS TIN- SHOP--Repairing of all Kinds done. SECOND HANS) FURNITURE AND STOVES We by anything you wish to set! qvi4 sell anything you wish to buy. Kennedy & Cunningham VOGHT STREET s MerrJtt Townsite Offic MISS M��e MARRIOTT Specialist in Ladies' Accessories. Excluaie agent for D & A Corsets. Voght Street n�� *g ay to Living Costs is to buik! ii h-me and then settle down to a contented life and make up your mind to pay _i or it. A little garden at the back of the house will work wonders in rciiueins your living ���eosts-a few chickens will also help. Can't do these things when you re renting because you lack inspiration and either a garden or chickens must have careful attention. If you build a frame house you can start with only a Jew rooms and always add onto it when the family grows, and by the time your s...,s and daughters are large enough to take notice you will have a home respectable cn..ugh in s.zc and appearance to make them feel nretty proud of /"Mommer r'&ht. ' VVhe" y��U'ie ready for lumberwe want talk to you and help you off "There's No Place Like Home" VANCOUVER LUMBER CO'Y. MERRITT, B. C. J. E. WALKER, Manager. SEE TH E MBtUMBWUia^WMI^^ AND EMBALMING Remains prepared and shipped to all parts of the world. Caskets and Coffins of all sizes on hand. - Address left with A. F. Rankine, druggist, will receive prompt attention. N. J. BARWICK MERRITT and NICOLA. Western Lines West of Rtvclslolte Train leaves 13.05 daily for all points East and West. Returning, leaves 18.15. Tickets on sale to all points Canada and.. United States. Accommodation reserved and complete passage booked to any part of Great Britain or from Great Britain to Canada. If sending for your friends purchase your tickef here and avoid the risk of sending/money. For rates and sailings apply to TRANSFER FOR LIVERY, EXPRESS7* DRAY WORK WE CAN MOVE YOUR YOUR HOUSE. PrANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OR CONTRACT WORK A SPECIALTY FOR SALE G EO. RICHE COUTLEE AVENUE S' OLD STAN REAR DIAMOND VALE D STORE erritt _Under^new_._manageraent_,and=many^improved^facilities_= More accommodation and of the best. In every department we aim to please, and we generally succeed. COMMERCIAL'.TRADE A SPECIALTY. Best of Wines and Liquors Always in Stock. geo. McGruther, prop. Merritt. B. C. gsrcsasBffigfiggaii^^ *5. J Co Co., St. Catbarlnaa, Oat. <du a. uua, v/i iwu _ui i Tbe Scobell Drug J Nicola N. J. BARWJCK P. Agent H. PUFFER Merritt, R.X. Merritt j Or write to H. W. BRODIE General Passenger Agent Vancouver, B.C. QUILCHENA AVENUE Newly established throughout. Best of Furnishings. - '������*-. Spacious Excellent ^accommodation. - Well,lighted ��� Choice Liquors and Cigars. Special attention to commercial^!sde. ���Rates"$l'.50 per day. Special Rates by the month Rocms. Il Kl{] (Li. ANDREW HOGGAN PROPRIETOR I r - ������ .Hv^frWHam ii ��� Avut - mh^lV. _��� ra ���_*��� v ^ ���** n ��� ���&*��� ���*-*!_������** _����� ir^jwfriJ��� vl|_ *�����*���!��� l-ii ���** rmbinilf 4 ������pi i^^b ��� mh _r v*vi '�����! _������ ��� "IiiAi - i*_Jl' ^"__> dT*pS��iw ���*mw ���"��^1 ��� i" val��� a ��� L nt wmtr" ��� i. �����������_ �� ^w.��<c' ���ta^- * .t'.a i-s='^-.^*jswr- .-.t .-.^-.ir.Ai ..sr*. .v. sir'/r.".,*., ��� j__.-c.jr -srr.- T77-.v_,��___*_��7: ,.-v-r-�� irrv.- _^v^r__, .__..-:_��� _��������������__ j.��/.���. _s_.��__i ^^.uis;*, .'.%u_:_, j -_. .^^".-*. _j_r.it"!.*. t - 1=" r^._i. 5?Sr-*\----l -rS-*JT ��r^'-t=-"~p'- V*-'"V -IirV- -r- ,3=8 **- ���>-a4��'-iw-l'Ws- V-tfT *__ '.-i.--^-- r*fe- =-J=#rfv_. JjW��"-Ufr _&k-.aL -vS>-/"lA*,*"- :-���- V_.-t "* W>V^a!-^^"^~^J,*^*^*������*, Jf-^.���,��� '-���.���j-,.rri--'.;_Jz_i.v-__- _jA-.-a.l_i _��ai"->���-���v_p-i��"--si��"rfc. .--r.at--.-LtnsrA*. ���-v._!_n_r___-,v.-:-j- _s. ������-J���i1-���- _-t- _��sr ^ r_ ��� *��� et j -a- *V" w ���_��*----��� i-- A _.=���'- ��� -it ~r - *.-i- *������ !-��� -- _ _ _ "JT-ir". ���rn /ir���ilr r������ 1 * x F.H Friday, April 26, 1912. THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS BITiiED OFFIGERS y y$ ���-ate ���-.-ft* M Col. H. B. Morgan Has Plan For . Subdivision on Nicola Lake London, April: 18.���Col. H. B. Morganihas secured 13,000' acres at Nicola Lake B. C. He intends dividing it into ten-acre fruit farms, with golf and polo grounds and a race course to attract retired officers of the army, the navy and the civil service as immigrants. He maintains that the scheme, will banish the loneliness and isolation dreaded by the superior class of settlers. It is believed yhat-the 13,000 acres in question should be 1300 part of which would be the Tamerton Ranch;v- .' : .^ Connaught and Ker* Join in Movement for Good Roads Moved by the same high public spirit and the single purpose of bringing the roads of Canada up to a standard that will be a credit to the nation and an example to the world at large, His Royal Highness theJDuke of Connaught and W. J. Kerr, hold the two highest positions in the gift of the Canadian Highway Association, that of president and patron respectively- ^. The Canadian Highway will be an accomplished fact within the tion that resulted in the formation of the association, was elected president. Some time later the Governor-General of Canada whose activity in the cause of good roads is well known to those interested in this work, was approached and asked to permit his name to be used as that of Patron, the following resolution being forwarded to him after a meeting of the executive of the association: Moved by President W. J. Kerr, A. next few years, and then the Seconded by Vice President outside world will know that, in E. Todd, this broad Dominion there is a "His Royal Highness the Duke ���o- s SUCCESSFUL CLUB. DANCE The first annual dance of the Merritt Football Club which was held in Central Hall last Friday proved, in spite of the failure of the lighting system, a, most- emphatic success, Dancing commenced shortly after nine on a floor which was in the pink of condition and continued until a short time after three. Owing toastreak of 'cussedness' on the .part of the light plant,��� eleven to'clock saw the introduction of a starlight twostep, the stars being represented, by flashlights carried by some of the . gentlemen irese'ri'fV -Lamps we're ^quickly ���roduced and dancing continued ithout interruption., A light upper was served at midnight, [which was voted delicious,, some of thie fair sex declaiming with glee that they had been .able to . dispose of twice as many sandwiches as usual-owing.-to their ," superior quality. The attendance was all that could be desir- 7&d a large number being able to L dance without being at all over- | crowded. Messrs. Bullen, Smith and Whitten furnished the music which was as: good as ever and needs, no further appreciative comment on our part. . Among the many presnt were: Mesdames McKenzie who wore a most charming pink and white-dressy Johnston,- white embroidery; Kay, blue silk; Clarke'; black, and white check silk; Pearce, blue silk: Hudson, grey nun's veiling, McGregor, blue silk; Falconer, white satin; Hartley, white flowered muslin; McKeating, cream "and mauve; Lunan, dark crimson;-Trehearn, white muslin; Davis, white lawn; Austin, blue cashmere. . Misses McKenzie, white-lawn"; "McKeating," fawn satin; Brolin,- cerise '-voile; Sherwood, blue /oile; McNeil, dark blue silk; Leonard, lue voile; Osmond, white muslin; Mc- ��ay, slate voile; Hudson, crushed irawberry cashmere. " Messrs. Curtin, ^cGregor, Kennedy, A. and J. Paton, airclough, Simpson, Johnston, Austin and S. Jackson, Thomas, Sharp, hillips,; ^Bullen','- -Smith,- Whitten, thomas, Pearce, Boyd,. Slough, Conk- |n, Quenville, Davis, Osmond and echman. .-- ������ . - L" '�����.-��� ��� _ ���o- road more than 3,000 miles long over which an automobile can travel from coast to coast in saf- ty and comfort. . The country that offers the wealthy tourist the splendid roads that Canada will have, the magnificent scenery and exceptional opportunities of investment, will reap a harvest from its visitiors. This association was formed in New Westminster, B. C, last November, and it was at this meeting that Mr. Kerr, a wealthy resident of the coast and the principal mover in the conven- of Connaught, Governor-General of Canada, having in many ways shown his interest in good roads, and more particularly by his speech from the throne on the occasion of the last formal opening of parliament, be it therefore "Resolved that the secretary extend to His Royal Highness the thanks of the officers of the Canadian Highway Association for lending his influence to the cause of roads improvement, and further, "That the secretary respectfully informs His Royal Highnes Provincial Elections Act YALE ELECTORAL DISTRICT THE HOPE "REVIEW" Miss. Irene Forrest, who has )een visiting her sister Mrs. E. l.-McGowan, returned on Wednesday to her home in St. Elmo. V. J. St, George is having a fence put round the lot on which [ his. office stands at the corner of First Avenue and "Hudson's Bay ^Street.��� ���_���"������������.���.������.������ -; ��� <���'������ --- Take notice that I have received objections in writing to the retention of -the following names on the Register of Voters for the Yale Electoral District dri;the grounds stated below. And take notice that at a Court of Revision to be held on the 6th day of May, 1912 at the Ashcroft Court House at 11 o'clock in the forenoon I shall hear an&determine the said objections and unless such named persons or some other Provincial Voter on their behalf satisfies me that such objections are not well founded I shall strike such names off the said Register. Dated this'-3rd day of April 1912. H. P. CHRISTIE ., Registrar of Voters. The following persons are reported absent from the District:��� No. Name Place A- L. Morton, who was with J the Hope Transfer, Company fast j year as engineer and accountant llhas returned to the same com- irjany after haying spent the win- f.ter in England. A. E. Raab, district road supervisor, spent Wednesday and iThursday inspecting the road |from Hope to Laidlaw. He found all the ranchers: along the road; breaking- new land and >lanting new trees. They all jxpect a good year. W. H. Lucas arrived in Hope Saturday night to spend thesum- ler. He is going into the poul- ry business on a large scale, le.is building a brooder 40 feet \y lp on his; lot at the corner of (udson's Bay Street and First avenue. . D'Arcy MacDonald, of Hope, [as been appointed Dominion [re ranger with the centime of his Dstrict at Yalei! H. H. MacKen- fe has a similar position at Hope [he appointmenss to the provin- !al fire service have not been an lonncedbut'E. F, Stephenson, ^ho was firewarden last .year ^ith headquarters at:..Hope will lrn to the same position early tt week. 66 Bates, George Robert...: Aspen Grove 192 Clarke, Walter Nicola Lake 388 Gelsthorpe, Lawrence Nicola 389 Gelsthorpe, Sidney Osborne Nicola 406 Gillum, John Francis Selby Nicola 506 Howse, Fred Armstrong Nicola Lake 577 Kidd, William James. Nicola 651 Lunn, Charles Edwin Nicola 769 McCullough, George South Nicola -770=MfcGulloughr^Wil_iamT ��� ��� - xv - -,-���o: - Otter Valley 861 Neal, William Henry Nicola 1223 Weir, Frank Percival. ... Nicola 19 Anderson, James ;. Ashcroft 36 Armstrong, Thomas Leslie Venables Valley 43 gales, Haden Herbert Boston Flat, Ashcroft 50 Baillie, Walter D Lytton 75 Beattie, Matthew. Ashcroft 112 Bowers, Thomas .' Ashcroft 130 Brown, Russell Henry .... Ashcroft 142 Burdett, Alfred Ashcroft 269 Devlin, John. Ashcroft 287 Dodds, James P Ashcroft 294 -Dumond, Mark ...Ashcroft 336 Farquhar, James.................... Ashcroft 341 Fisher, William W Ashcroft 363 Frank. Emil Ashcroft ; 410 Glasford, Thomas F Ashcroft 424 Graha.-n, Joseph Ashcroft 453 Hamilton, Richard. Ashcroft 543 Jamieson, Wilson T Ashcroft 599 Lancaster, John F Ashcroft 646 Loyell, Charles G Spatsum 651 Lunn, Charles E Nicola 733 Mossley, Harold L Ashcroft 748 Murray, John W Ashcroft 776 McDonald, S. P. Ashcroft 784 McDonald, Robert. Ashcroft 798 McGrath, James.. Spences Bridge 836 McLeod, Samuel N Ashcroft 837 McLeod, Archie Ashcroft 920 Philips, William. Ashcroft 938 Propst, H. L. Ashcroft 1000 Ross. Herbert F. Spences Bridge 1014 Sanford, John S, .... Ashcroft 1024 Seal, John Ashcroft 1061 Smith. Arthur C .. Ashcroft ��� 1080 Smith, Robert C. Spences Bridge 1109 Stirtan, Josiah W Ashcroft 1111 Storkey, George V.. Ashcroft 1153 Thomas, Ernest F. Ashcrnft 1194 Wall, James H.. . ...'.''Ashcroft 1275 Young, James Oliver Ashcroft The rollowing persons are reported decensed:��� No. Name Plaro 741 Murchison. Jas. William. 927 Pooley. James. '1259 Winnv, Reginald Harry.. '88 Rerubo. Pttt.er 49.8 Holtom, WilPam , '1150"Thomas, Abraham..;...,.. Nicoln Lake Mic"ln I.iik-o Nicola Luke A^'icrnft Walhajhin that it is the earnest desire of the members of this association that His Royal Highness should consent to become Patron of the Canadian. Highway Asssociation. The following reply was received a few days ago by P. W. Luce, secretary of the association : Dear Sir, I am desired by the Governor-General to acknowledge receipt of your letter, and to inform you in reply that his Royal Highness will, be pleased to become Patron of the Canadian Highway Association as requested by your Executive committee. His Royal Highness is much interested in the subject of good roads, and wishes your association success. I am, Yours etc. Arthur V. Sladen, Private Secretary, The Duke of York has long been interested in good roads and has shown in many ways that he is strongly in sympathy 'with any movement that will J tend to better the transportation facilities of this or any other country. Travelled man as he is and trained in observations of things that make for the public weal, His Royal Highness has put to practical use the knowledge gained in Canada, England, on the continent, and in foreign countries and he believes he has acted wisely in allowing his name to become associated with the enterprise fathered by��the Canadian Highway Association. Good roads are a social and economic neccissity and good roads we will have all over Canada before I am ready to acknowledge that the work of the Canadian Highway Association is finished. So savs President W. J. Kerr. And he means every word of it- McDonald Block HQ0M Quilchena Ave f chains to point of commencement/containing 640 acres more or less. LOUIS H. WEBER R. Z. Chandler, Agent. January 31st. 1912 8-12 Finest Furnished Modern Rooms in the City. All outside rooms and well lighted by electricity. For rent by day week ;r month. Mrs. j. a. Mcdonald Proprietress. Land Act Yale Land District. District of Yale. Take notice that James J. Warren, of Penticton, B. C, occupation railroad president, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at a point 40 chains south of the north-east corner of Lot 613, near Coldwater River, thence north 40 chains, thenca east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains to place of commencement and containing 160 acres more or less. James J. Warren. R. Z. Chandler, Agent. Date, "arch 12th 1912. 6-15 Yale Land District District of Yale Take notice that Louis H. Webar, of Vancouver, B. C, intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under the following described lands No. 3 Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 327, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement con- 640 acres more or less. LOUIS H. WEBER R. Z. Chandler, Agent. January 31st 1912. 8-12 ] south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. LOUIS H. WEBER R.Z. Chandler, Agent. January 31st 19i2 8-12 Mi; ning Yale Land District District of Yale Take notice that Louis H. Weber, of Vancouver, B. . intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under the followingdescribed lands No 1. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Lot325; thence south 80_chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 Yale Land District District o�� Yale Take notice that Louis H. Weber, of Vanconver, B. C, intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for co;*l and petroleum over and under the following described lands No.4. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Lot328, thence north 80 chains, thence west SO chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement con taining 640 acres rnoi'e or less. LOUIS H. WEBER R. Z. Chandler, Agent. January 31st,'1912. 8-12 Yale Land District District of Yale Take notice that Louis H. Weher of Vancouver, B. C, intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under the following described lands i No.5. Commencing at a post planted at chains to point"of commencement"con- |the north-east corner of Lot329, thence Dr. de Van's Female Pills A reliable French regulator; never fails. These pills are exceedingly powerful in regulating tha generative portion of the female system. Refuse all cheap imitations. Dr. de Van's are sold at ���ti,-b ��� ��ritihr^e ,or !2��- Mailed to any address. Jh�� Scobell Urng Co.. St. Catharine., Ont. taining 640 acres more or less. LOUIS H. WEBER R. Z. Chandler, Agent. January 31st, 1912 8-12 Yale Land District District of Yale Take notice that Louis H. Weber, of Vancouver, B C. Intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under the following described lands No. 2. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of Lot 326 thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains thence west 80 south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains,- thence east 80 chains to point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. LOUIS H. WEBER R. Z. Chandler, Agent. January 31st, 1912. 8 12 Yale Land District District of Yale Take notice that Louis H. Weber, of Vancouver, B. C. intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under the following described lands No.6. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west cor-er of Lot 330, thence Synopsis of Coal Regulations. Coal mining rights of the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lea-e must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Ajrent nf ;hf distiict in v-liich the righiji. ��� p i_d ..i r u te In surveys! le) it.' un- lai.d n.u-.! be described in M'Ciiuiib, or leg;jj>sub- [ divisions of sections, and in unsurveyed j territory the tract applied for :-hall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchant able output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating ihe mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable cotil mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. 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 at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa," or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of rhe Interior. N.B.��� Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. We have just received a large shipment of Ladies, Gent's and Children's Boots and Shoes in blacks and Tans and will offer for the coming week 20 per cent, discount on a lines. Real Bargains. Ladies Summer Dresses and Waists at very low prices. Up-to-date goods. Call and see fnAnm Ann! ��<* /��rMnvimf��^�� ._ Men's Summer Shirts, regular $1.50 to $2.50 Sale price this week $1.QQ to $1.75. Fishing Rods, Lines, Hooks, Nets and Tents. Boys don't buy your fishing outfits till you look over our line. We are there with the goods. lamoi* 51. V* -~.T.-T "a "if ��_���-��.____:-* _:__,��� "'f-f'vfl ���*'"-_�� V��" * ' 9#-tn*-��VW��._ '-*"-- -"-^i^-VV*-"'-.��� ~-fl!i-t^V-a Ji .^^^-.-^'--iivrtr -rfr-A:A_ ^r.-^*^ r"i- --'45-.- * AA. I'v.^'iJ.^ Mf inlrm h< mi. ���--"��������-��� ���'-��������� !*-- -**��� -���-��� ��� ���������- - .���m_^JJ.. - .jr_.. ^ _ .1 -... _r __._ ... .��� -r. -o-ifs.-'I- ��__ w. . -Ar-1-4 _.jM.t.i.��-._ ^i_ ��� ��� -���-���--������----*- "-���--��� ��� ��� -' .- ���" ���������-- i. , ��*- - - >��� ���.'___,��� - ���������- ����-.*�����.--��~~. ri -.!������- -T'-ir- i - i * ���- Fi ___ _sr.a.^ i. - .-;i-,.-s __"^_.\___. ��� X-J.- -J.-*���*.-*>= -3; -^a_v-;-V-*i-.��5'Ss^_. 'Jt-d ��� - W !^ . "*jj_-t. ������ ��� * - f Jla _ ��._m__ �����!--_.* -t *jC JS.Jp'* i THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, April 26, 1&12 --raww ,___iers. Sasparilia. Bitters. Saline Salts. Solpiiur and Cream Tartar Lozenges. Spring Tonics. Orange Quinine Wine. A. F. Druggists. MERRITT, B. C. LOCAL AND DISTRICT ^Joseph Guichon Jr. visited Coutlee during the week. ��� -o Duncan McPhail was a visitor to the city during the week. .���e ��� William Schmock re turned from Princeton early last week. _, o ��� Briar Tandy returned to Vancouver on Sunday afternoon. . �� ������* Mrs. Hyndman was a visitor to Nicola last Sunday afternoon. R. Whitaker of Lower Nicola was in town during the week. o * Miss M. and I. Seaton returned . from Vancouver on Wednesday evening. o��� T. Powers, the traveller, arrived in known city on well the Wednesday evening. o ��� Major Conant was in town from Ten Mile Creek on Wednesday. -o������ ��� Mrs. A. E. Collett of Lower Nicola went to Kamloops on a visit last week. - - ��� ���;��� Pete Smith and W. Bullen went down to Spences Bridge last Wednesday afternoon. c�� : W. B. Jackson was in town from Ten Mile Creek during the week. -X���'���'���:-.-7: 7 . . Joseph Guichon passed through the city on his way to the coast . last. Tuesday. y Horrid Lawss went up to Nicola on Sunday returning here on Monday afternoon. _______o���- -���; . RomeZ. Chandler representing the Inland Development Company was in, town during the week. ������-o ; Major Matthews, Sergt. T. Heslop and Captain J. Nash of Nicola werelin town during the week, v.;;; ���; _ ,: _��������� ". .��� Frank Weir, formerly of Nicola who has been working in Vancouver for the past few months, has removed to Victoria. _, o ��� ��� The Nicola Valley Meat Market received a carload of the finest stall fed beef from Calgary this week. :���o��� -���* ��� J. P. Boyd, manager of the Diamond Vale Supply Company, left on Tuesday for Vancouver to attend the Horse Show. ���o- : Rev. J. Knox Wright, who spent the latter part of last week ���in-the-cityrJeft=fot^ancouv____ on Monday's train. James Simpson and L. Eddy rode up to Nicola on Sunday. Mrs. A. E. Howse and Mrs; N. J. Barwick were among the visitors from Nicola during the week. Charles L. Betterton, the millionaire rancher of Aspen Grove is expected back from Victoria in a few days. _ o- ��� G. McClelland, representing Smith, Davidson and Wright, of Vancouver, was in the city during the week. ���o ��� David Coupland is receiving congratulations this week it having been announced that he is a father. Mother and child are both doing well. -o���-��� . . Mrs. Pooley and Mrs. Tutill, of Nicola, are staying in the city for the Horse show, and are guests at the Hotel Vancouver. ���Sun. E. W. Pearse of Kamloops has been appointed registrar of births deaths and marriages for the Yal-i land registration district in place of W. H. Edmonds. William Brown who was injured in a runaway last week, is able to walk around the city. His shoulder is nearly well again. E. H. Ferris assistant to A. W. McVittie returned to Victoria on Monday's train. He has accepted a position in the office of the surveyor-general. _ o P. J. Lumsden, of the Damer- Lumsden Shoe company, was a visitor to the city last week, returning to Vancouver on Saturday afternoon. :���o ������- . Robert McDonald returned from Canford Mills on Tuesday evening. He was engaged in the installation of new machinery in the Nicola Pine Lumber Company's mill there. ��� O : Charles Graham, superintendent of the Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Company, returned from Vancouver on Sunday evening after an extended business trip. During the week Jack McNeil returned from Lytton, where he had gone to attend his brother Rod's funeral, and went out to Coalmont. '" ��� ��� . . o������:���: Miss E. Jackes is now employed at the Merritt hotel. Nicola Notes A, E. Howse was in th.e; city from Nicola during the week. ' o Captain and Mrs. J. A. Leader Mrs. H. Wood Lee left on are expected back from England Tuesday's train for a few days next week. Pat Cantlin left this morning for his ranch in Aspen Grove district to start his summer's work. He will also have charge of the building of a government wagon road from Voght Valley to join the Princeton road. Magistrate Morgan fined two men this week for offences against the Indian Act. - Miss Ethel Whitworth has been appointed teacher in the local schools to succeed Miss McNeil who leaves shortly. Miss Whitworth is staying .with Mr. and Mrs. Boothroyd. ��� : o��� ���.' William Brown left for Pittsburgh, Pa., thi3 week. V He expects to return here in the fall. He has travelled quite widely, having come here from New Zealand about a year ago. ������ ���O : ; ; . Duncan McPhail this week received news from A. B. Fletcher. He is at Edinburgh University completing the final revision of the MSS: of the book which he has written, which will shortly be published by the Blackwood Company. "�����: ". The following have been summoned as jurors for the Assizes which will be held at Kamloops on May 6th: Wm. Schmock, S. J. Solomon, H. Greig, H. S. Cleasby, A. F. Rankine, D. Fyall and J. B. Radcliffe. Last Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church the-,Rev, J. Knox���Wright Pastor of the Fairview Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, addressed a fair siz- Mr and Mrs. Frank Ward, of ed congregation upon the work j��r. ana w���-y ���..,,_ 7 th J which has been and is being done Douglas Lake, are attending tne. ^ thfiTWtiah and Foreign Bible Horse Show week. Sid Morgan was a visitor from Canford during the week. ', -o��� Joseph Graham, manager of the Inland Coal and Coke Company returned from an extended business trip to Vancouver and Victoria. He reports that the growth of these cities continues as rapidly as ever and predicts 250,000 people in Vancouver in a few years. ������<* -. The popular proprietor of the Coldwater Hotel, Murdock Mclntyre, is ever alive to the latest innovation and this evening his newest improvement will light up the building, it takes the form of electric lights. The current will be switched on for the first time about half past six. His many friends are congratulating him on his enterprise, ..and hoping that as gasoline is how a thing of the past he will break the seal on several���ahem���bottles! The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lester will sympathise with them upon their recent sad bereavement. Their newly born twins died early tHis week. - LEYRER'S DISAPPEARANCE The search for Arthur Leyrer who so mysteriously disappeared between Tuesday and Wednesday morning last week was vigorously prosecuted on Friday and Saturday, on Friday over one hundred men were out, divided into parties under the general direction of Provincial Constable William McNeil. Those who had charge of parties were William Schmock, Alex Coutlee,. John Collett, Walter Thornton., J. J. Marks, Murdock Mclntyre, G. B. Armstrong, Chief of Police A. Strang Bert Smith and J. P. Boyd. The first under J. J. Marks thor missing youth may have wander ed down one of them and been overcome by bad air, or else hurt in a cavein. The others spread in Vancouver this Captain J. H. Forster, of Nicola, will shortly leave for the old country on a hurried business trip. ���o ���* J. B. Radcliffe, of the Southern B. C. Lands and Mines Ltd., went down to Vancouver on business last Saturday afternoon. o Mrs. Duncan Munro lefo n Tuesday to join her husband in Victoria in which city they will make their future home. ___������o- H. W. Sutcliffe, who is staying at Coutlee while convalescing after his recent illness was in town during the week. ��� ���o -* A. W. Strickland has sold his prize-winning black mare to the management of the Vancouver Horse Show Association. 1 Mr. Guthrie is in the valley on business. He is a mining expert who has spent the greater part - of his life on the frontier and has been retained by some of the best known mining corporations in the world. bv the British and Foreign Bible Society. The Society which is one hundred and eight years old shows a steady increae and the magnitude of its work, which is universal, as explained by Mr. Wright, marie a very interesting and instructive address. miles and worked to a centre at the rear of the Inland Coal and Coke company's property, thinking that he may have been injured and hidden. Some parties went over their ground two and three times sparing no pains to m^k^th^iF^arch^as^effective^as possible. On Saturday Constable McNeil got into touch with the C. P. R. conductor, Charles Sasseville, who identified a portrait of Leyrer as that of a man who had boarded his train at Coyle on Wednesday. He is positive of his identification, so it is probable that young Leyrer, in a whimsical mood, decided to visit the coast. visit to friends in Ashcroft. Mr. Joseph Guichon Sr. of Quilchena left the first of the week on a business trip to the coast. Mrs. B, Wilkinson of Beaver Ranch left Tuesday for Ashcroft. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. J. Burr. Miss Janet Morrisson of Upper Nicola was the guest of Mrs. F. W. Jackson for a few days this week. About one thousand head of sheep passed through Nicola on Wednesday. They were taken from the Pooley ranch to Coyote Valley for the summer. . W. Berry is employed to .herd them. MODEL FARN ON TEN-MILE MajorM. H. Conant, who recently purchased the holdings of John Marquardt on Ten Mile Creek, has engaged Burkett Jackson as his manager and will immediately commence working to make the farm a model for the valley. One hundred acres are to be put into fall wheat this summer and another hundred acres to be broke out. In addition a large sum will be spent upon a home and outbuildings which are to be of the most up- todate type known. ��� n HIT BY A LOG Claude Saker arrived here on Monday evening from Powers logging camp on .Petite Creek, and'is now in Dr. Tutill's hospital-with a broken ankle. He was hauling logs to the creek with two horses. One log knocked a skid out, which rolled another log overhis foot partially flattening out the ankle. The foot was temporarily bandaged in splints made of stiff cardboard, after which Saker got on . a horse and rode to Canford station where he took the train for. this city. He is progressing well. o .':'. ��������� TITANIC INVESTIGATION During the week the evidence of officers and passengers aboard the ill-fated Titanic have been submitted to the public through the medium of the dailies. But for the dread tragedy which it recalls the conduct of this alleged investigation by the United States Senate would be another subject for the gaiety of nations. When we find one august senator gravely discussing water tight compartments as though they "are places into:which passengers may go in order to keep their feet dry"���as the London Times puts it���in an effort to as> party under J. J. ��iaiM ��.v��- <_���������;--,, __ __ oughly searched the prospect certain the cause and fix respon holes, as it was thrught that the siblity for the disaster, while the .__��� ^i _��� i j��� chairman legards the peculiar timbre of the last shrieks of the dying as still better evidence, in a cavein. ine otuer�� etyreau , -, ^. , ,, , out over an area of four or five and the officers treated as though One of the finest samples of wheat we have seen for many a clay was a sample from that grown on Jack Thynne's ranch at Otter valley and on view in the offices of the Southern B. C. Lands. The sample was over six feet in length and the ear was large in proportion; the kernel also, was large and well matured. With the sample of wheat was also shown.a sample of Timothy and Red Top which was nearly five fe t in length. Such samples as these are, from an agricultural point of view, the best advertisements that can possibly be nut before the public as it ful- Iv demonstrates what the Nicola Valiey can produce as well as offer in the agricultural line. George McGruther won the Edison phonograph raffled by G. W. Wallace last week. Repurchased the last ticket and won. Bert Smith went down to Spence's Bridge on business during the week. TAMERTON RANCH The announcement that there will be several families located on the subdivided Tamerton Ranch at Nicola was made this week by A. W. McVittie, who returned from Victoria on Wednesday evening. It will be recalled that he took over the well known ranch from Mrs. William Pooley last summer and last fall had it surveyed into small holdings. Arrangements are now being made for the settlement of small farmers on these holdings during the summer. Mr. McVittie corrected the_ impression that Colonel Morgan's proposed colonization scheme embraces the Tamerton ranch. ��� o CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday, May Sth. 10 a. m. Mass. 2.30 p.m. Catechism and Bible History. 7 p.m. Rosary and Benediction Jas. Wagner, 0. M. I. Pastor. space nrst- sister they were all liars, it is time to become impatient for a real investigation by competent authorities. The chief object of the investigation by the Senate committee seems to be to afford the members=an=opportunity=for-the exhibition of their ignorance. From the mass of irrevelant testimony adduced so far it appears that tne lookout had no night glasses or even spy glasses, warning of bergs had been received prior to the final crash, and the crew was not properly trained in boat drills. Apparently we must await the inquiry by the Admiralty Court, of which a judge who is an expert on marine matters will be chairman, before the final responsibilty and cause of the wreck may be learned. The Senate committee is chiefly concerned with browbeating witnesses and delivering itself of superheated steam and nothing of practical value will come of its sessions. the advent of the modern steamship, Captain Smith's career recently has been marred by ill- luck. He was in charge of the Ti- tanic's sister ship Olympic when the vessel was in collision with the British cruiser Hawke last year. Exonerated of all blame for this occurrence, he was placed in charge of the Tiatnic, only to brave disaster, which has cost him his life. PALATIAL BOAT Last Word in Modern Luxury and Mechanical Skill Added to the interest attaching to the marvels of her construction and accomodation, a new and tragic interest now attaches to the Titanic, greatest of ocean leviathans, which founer- ed on Monday off the coast of Newfoundland as the result of a violent collision with an iceberg. As an instance of nature's ultimate superiority over man's most advanced handiwork no more dramatic and terrible circumstance has ever occurred in the annals of the sea. Perhaps nothing will be. more calculated to bring home to the public the contrast between the iceberg and the liner, the one silently floating in. the sea, the other rushing through the water pulsating with life���the very latest thing in elaborate mechanism and comfort���so much as a description of the palatial vessel and her wonderful interior.econ- omy. It is just possible although unlikely, that the public the world over may see some of the scenes enacted upon that great liner during the last catastrophic hours of her career, as a Canadian cinematograph operator was on board taking films of incidents of the initial voyage. Many remarkable innovations were made part of the newest of trans-Atlantic wonders. The Ti- tanic's 66,000 tons of displacement and 46,328 tons of gross register were not her sole claims to distinction as the most elaborate handiwork of the shipwright. The Titanic was the first steamer to be built with private promenades in connection with some Of her splendid suites. Heretofore the newest and greatest ocean liners have been in fact floating apartment hotels but it fell to the Titanic to provide the u ans- Atlantic traveller with an actual private residence even to the exclusive promenade deck, without encroaching upon the of the other hundreds of cabin voyagers. The-Titanic, like her ship the Olympic, possessed the great length of 882 feet, 6 inches and a beam of 92 feet, 6 inches. Over the boat deck the Titanic's beam spanned 94 feet even, from sail to sail. Four great funnels rose 81 1-2 feet above the upper mast deck with a total distance of 175 -feet from the top of the funnels to the keel. Eleven steel decks added to the Titanic's staunchncs while an idea of the vast promenading space may best be had when it is noted that the main promenade deck alone has an unbroken sweep of 190 yards on either side of the ship, A Parisian cafe and palm room were features of this remarkable vessel. Besides the main dining saloon which had a seating capacity for nearly 600 passengers, there was an a la carte restaurant, French service, which seated 200 passengers.-^ Three screws propelled l:y turbine and reciprocating engines furnished the motive power of the great Titanic. Leaving Southhampton and calling at Cherbourg and Plymouth for continental passengers on Wednesdays she was expected to reach New York Tuesday evening. The two sister ships were to maintain ocean ferry with the regularity of the ferries across a river, for their immense tonnage displacement made them practically im- per vious to the elements, no matter how adverse these might be. A great swimming pool squash racket court, gymnasium and the Turkish bath were all closely together on a lower deck, from which elevators carried the passengers to the various upper ' decks. As in her sister ship, the Olympic, passengers on the Titanic descended the grand staircase to the main reception room which, in turn, led into the great dining-saloon, from which it was separated by glass. Stretching the full width of the vessel amidships, the main dining saloon was light and cheerful, and at night with its myriads of electric lights presented a veritable fairyland. Thoug rated as one of the most capable commanders since The Place to Dine VOGHT STREET EXCELLENT CUISINE Wines and Liquors. Not only the best, but a long way ahead of the next best. FOWLER & LARSON Contractors and Builders \wmwt ii'iwn MERRITT, B. C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS. _ fl With many years of practical experience, we are prepared to handle any kind of Building Construction Work I & ANDREW McGORAN. Proprietor Two car loads bf Cedar Fence Posts and Pickets. SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. Lumber Yard and Offices: Voght Street, near C. P. R. Station, Merritt. i JUST ARRIVED! Nice Assortment of Tobaccos and Cigars wick Pool vnrwT <>T ., opposite the " .y," \ MERRITT VUbHl.31. - SUNSHINE THEATER, i ; WUUUUI 1 ^ CHASa J. VANHEAR, Proprietor. ' t . . OLDWATER Hotel THE FINEST HOSTELRY IN THE UPPER .COUNTRY-JUST OPENED. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED WITH BEST CUISINE AND ACCOMMODATION. FINEST BRANDS OF WINES AND LIQUORS . NIcInTYRE, Prop. MERRITT, B.C. -11 Metropolitan MEAT MARKET NICOLA, B.C. The choicest of Beef, mutton, etc., always on hand r Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables. ����� T. HESLOP, p��.p Nicola Val lev ^Dealers in= Prime Beef, Mutton Lamb f Veal and Pork. j | Poultry, Ham and Bacqn. I ^Manufacturers of= Strictly High?Grade Delicious SAUSAGES Fresh Fish always on' hand. Orders receive prompt attention. Cattle bought and sold by the carload. ; Eastwood Manager
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