Mining in Cowichan

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VOL. XIX-. Wih YEAR. No. 30. DUNCAN. B. C. THURSDAY. JULY 24>h. 1919. Subicripdon $1.S0 Yesrir. in Adnnco CYCLE TOUR K. D. H^PITAL MINING IN COWICHAN PEAi^DAY AVEU'OME HOME High School Oronp Spend Enloj >ittrict H od Week Up lelMd Many Gather At Maple Bay—Baseball Several Cowichan Officers and Men ipon t Arnve Durin g Week On Wednesday evcnins. July 9ih. Mrs. Hannington. general superin- Development On Lenora Revives Interest In a party ol six Duncan High school endent of the Victorian Order of The ringing of hell:hells, whoops nf si- l.ivui, .an.l bitv Actinc-Caplain 11. V'urses. Ottawa, addressed the hoard ;ns. hooting of railurailway ...... I \ P-pbani !■.■■$ r.i.irnvd to Maple >f directors of the King ’s Daughters' Mount Sicker Properties —Privy Council and the •'music” of an impmiiiptu Itay. Ilv -vrvvil with thv Duke of John Rurcheit. and Heeior Munro. all lospital. at their meeting last Wed- band ushered in Peace Day on Sal- C.irnwall's Uubi Infantry at Salonica memhcrs of the Boys' clul> or group esday afiemoon.a Her v%it, she s Decision —Chemainns Coal Lands day last. As the day wore <>n fmir an.l ua« with tin- b.rcrs in France for the school, returned home after rd. wasras undc!indcriaken solely on her o to five hundred people found their ■luriuu l'<15 and 191K an enjoyable week’s cycle trip up the responsibility. way to Maple Bay. where, during the -)n Monday uiglil Lieut. B, C. Island îlh tlicir group leader. Mr. She had received from individual- afreraoon, an impromptu progmniiiie at-. Mr- Keats and llivir .laughter, Mr. G, D. B. Tu been in progress and with Ihereceipt of sports was prceedeil by a Iia>e1iall and organizations in this district many id New York, hasbnndcti ■ived in lluncan. Li.ul- Keats left The weather throughout was fine request- that a district nurse be ap- of machinery the work will now pro December, 1914. for England, and and. although it was warm work mak ora property on Mount Sic...... _ . ceed steadily. Tihi. vent the Duncan hoys poimed o work here. She wishCL yelopment under way encourages the •ve.l ill an Imperial imil in France. ing some of the hills, it was pleasant -nvMir-,. le the situation for herself, .proved------ton good for Cobble Hill. In Tm -day Capt. D, f). Dighlon to have warm nights, for the boys hope that these well known mines -whosewhose netdingfie!di..„ling need'____ne ____burnishing enii- spoke to the directors at length. will once more be put on a paying urned l» Deep Dene. C'lwicban travelled as light as possible and, if ouilme¥ the system which the of solid mining development in this siderahly. They played n y. He went nver-eas with the .lOtli it had not been for the kindness of \’. O. N. order is at work, and stated district and prospects of further en which provided enjoyment . and sub-ei|neul1v transferred lo Mr. G. W. Hartley, theCoun>, Y. M. The Leader is now able to make terprise are very good. AtChemainus that, if a nurse came to Cowichan. t public facts of prime importance to ■ U'v.i II,.'was awarded the C. A. secretary, who accompanied should he identified with and live river and along the foreshore in its Ificl. Mr (i. T. Smithc uinpirnl. Igian Croix de Cnerre for his scr- them with his car. they could not have the hospital. the whole Cowichan district, touehing. vicinity coal boring operations have I Mr. C. Sidney managed the Dun- taken so much kit. as they do. on the revival of the oper been in progress hut development is I side, the linc-up being: — l.ieul. Max Ilium, R .S.F . who went The opinion of the directors v ations of thecopper mines on Mount On the first day Departure Bay. that, for the lime being, the mat lield up pending the settlement of a Duncan Cohhir Hill er.seae early in the war with the just north of Nanaimo, was decided ‘hould be left in abeyance. From si dispute between the E. & N. Railway Bt nsall...... c ...... Dniu-y .•c1ianie:i! Traiispi-rl Corp-, has re- upon as a good halting place, and For some time past Mr, Turner has .ind Mr H. \V. Treat. The case is H Robinson ...... p ...... Shearing imenis expressed the general feeling been giving a great deal of study to •nvil to Dimean. Pie. W. A. Clark. here the boys were hospitably wel ippeared to he that, while the sug before the Privy Council in Eng- B< n Duncan ...... 1 h ...... Slrangward comed by Camp Robertson (Vancou the investigation of these mines. It Dirom ...... 2 h Locke gested innovation would be a benefit, will he recalled that he was BSSI ver boys), run by a retired minister. the district is not now ready to re H. Evans...... 3 b -...Freeman Serst. ,1 Hill- arrived on Tue- ngineers commissioned_____icr«>orl Dr. James. The water was fine and ceive and support such a nurse per Attoraey GenerM of B- I.. ______D. Gahorie...... s , ...... Falconer day night on a vi-ii to bishi sister. Mr wan.i and. after supper, the party manently. s^ângancse deposits at <ôw- Premier Oliver that the Privy Coun H. George ...... r f ...... M.inley Halpenny. Ilimran. He eiilists-d front made ready for the night under the Thehouse commiltte strongly urg ...... - _ .....'uber nf .... cil has upheld the judgment that the A. Sherman...... c f...... Siilwefl vs,r"...... til the.... 4-s;ih Un. and scrve,| shade of a big maple on thebeach. ..istitulion of Mining and Metallurgy. ownership of theselands Ues withthe F. Flett--...... I f Fox u itb ed the necessity for the establishment London. England, and of theAmeri- Next morning the party moved on. of a nurses' home, where the nurses The ttllimalc score was about 26 lo .’"tl" 'dn' through Nanoose Bav. Parksville. and ran In>liluie of Minilining Engineer i in favour of Duncan. could sleep and rest when off duly. Mr. Turner has X'-iffis Coomhs. to Cameron Lake. Here a Theyheld that therewould not have had at liis dis| licenses to prospect from the prov- At Maple Bay wharf Mr, K. F. Diin- good camping site was found on the the reports whi ‘ -n so much sickness among the .. these mines Iv :an. M.L.A.. addressed the gathering, SOLDIERS' REUNION east end of the lake. -sing staff had this home been in *'The E. ft N. R. has lost its cUim pointing out the significance nf the On the Saturday all hut two of the existence. •leet Robertson, that it owned all coal under the fore- day and relating his own experiences i. W. V A. Executive Proceed With group went on over the summit, which It was decided to defer this matter and Harvey Weed, the eminent U. S- shore, contending that the Dominion on armistice day in Mons. Plana—Public Suppon Assured is 1.3S0 feet above sea level, to Port iimil next meeting, when the commit geologist, together with a detailed re government conveyed the rights to it .A programme nf water Albemi. tee are to reoort further on the port of the Tyec operations during then begun. Rceee )■ I; \i .1 im-eiing of |1„. p. \v. V. The scenery on this trip was splen gested scheme. their period of working. th to^s* ’dIsric'J acted as starter, and Ma Pitt a- did. and giant trees just west of the In connection with the Belter Ba .After going over all these ami ex for it presiges develo( judge. Messrs. R. .-\. The W, M .■hlif-.li.y, p. eonsId'erTlie' <|'iK^^'lon' ’of lake on either side nf the road and bies contest at the forthcoming Vie- amining the mines periodically. Mr. several coal prospect Dwyer and S. Wright ket II peddier-' Rv-iiiii-.ii and Sport- Day occasional glimpses of thefast flowing Turner claims to have worked out the vidnlty and the llkell on Seiueniher 1-1. it was ileciiled tli:it xhihition. hfiss Wilsbn reported mam geological features, that is. ge ^.krsE¥S”^ Cameron river, brought admiration ___ ..1C hospital hoard ’s committee in of a coal - Ing induitiy .Swimmin...... ming races resulted thus: be P. W, \ , \ -h,,tild manage the from the boys, whose privilege it was charge had that momino conferred ology- as applied lo mining, and he there. Boys: under 16. J. Dirom 1. J. Bur- ill.iir. hut that the eiti/ens and public to pass through some of the most with Mrs, V. S. MacUehlan. Victoria, to be able to recover the source The manganese deposits near Cow cheit 2: under 12, Clarence Bradshaw ‘odie- at large sti.iuh] he asked In cn- beantiful and awe-inspiring scenery to that all arangemenis had been -■ntinuaiion of these well known ichan Lake are the subject of very 1, Charlie Bradshaw 3. Girls: under q'-r.ne in makiii-g the event a great Hlies. favourable report by the provincial i. M. Price 1; under 12. D. McMillan be found anywhere. hasinicreilcd some of Ills New -...... - -- Millan Sunday night and the whole of Mon In the ahs< t of the chairman, minister of mines. Development by i.. T. Bevan 2. Men: Hugh Savage I, S. Cbairuien nf eoinmiitee- were named day was spent at Qualicum Beach, Miss Leilch p< The Leader is ■ be n. C. Manganese Co.. Ltd., with H.HogkinS'2-h Boy Scouts: H. Whan us:_Pi,Mieitv. Comrade A. Cod- where a fine expanse of sand and iformed. ample -y is available m Mr. M. L. Douglas as superintendent, i ird; sport-. Com. F. W Barber warm water made the bathing by far Whiltomc, Mr...... work..jrx requireu.required, is going on fast. Mr. J. M. Camp Diving, from wharf; J. Burchett 1 mkey; transportation. Com, K. F. the most enjoyable encountered on Hit*. Dr.n, H.H T.T Rutherfoord. and...J VI.Mr Turnerfumcr has started a shaft from bell. Duncan, is erecting under con- from float; R. Archer 1. Obstacl- linear: dance. Com G T. Cnrfield: ------. Carr Hiltc which he intendsintend: to cross cut the tract, hunkers to contain 200 tons as ce: E. Miller 1. J. Dirom 2. Foo I-OU. Com. .1. G. Mnriev; refre-b- form: linn north of the fault, an arr.i the initial unit at the railway. .The ces: hoys. H. Munro 1. C. Mutter 2 left I nloiirhed liv previous develop- ,sidc track has been graded and steel ris, D. Boyd Wallis I. during . lients were treated . The shaft is now down fif- is expected to be laid soon. daily average beingg 7.7. Cases num Single sculls: .A. ,\«h 1. J. Rurchcll ;• per-.-nnid nf ihese committees VI <>av &.uiniier iiiiii. hered 2 surgical; 8 nedical; 7 acci ret. There were no indications The road from the Cowichan Lake canoe. K. Peterson I. be drawn from the public at of copper whatever on the surfarc hut branch, E. & N. R.. to the mine is The weather was perfect and. Orgaui/ation is i.rncecJing. On Wednesday, the last day. fifty- • It: I obstetrical, e birth and tw< - _____ ein of copper has been odd miles was covered, being the iths. expected lo be ready for use by the daylight crept into iwitiglil. the ligli yor Pill and Mr. Iltigh Savage, e< -aniered. end of this month. Work on it is proof several honfire.s fliefci pre-i.lem. Dime.an Rnan| of Trade, at- longest run made,...... and afine fine ti trip was IS Wilson reported on the 8. C. Mr. Turner has left Cowichan brought to a close,dose, the hoys reach tals convention, which was at- reeding well. This week the company sweeping curve of the hay. •nded liy invitation. anor1 weie re.-eived from them on no lyre ihle or any easualiii weeks. Mr. H. R.^.rimnett, Dui men are in tents during the summer, sports fund brought the following rh.ilf nf the city and the board. .Aimi- ront< but plans for a camp are made and loniributions; —S. R. Kirkham. $3.75: by Recs-eReeve Many humorous incidents oeeurred. ten to fifteen men will be employed . A. Thorpe. Miss Ramn,Ramn. A. \V S%. Dwyer, presi- when the real start is made on what |q'.lanliam andd W. M. Dwyer,Dwyer ...... each $2;... a-socialion. II the hoys shared in the cooking of .... , So im- is at first a quarrying proposition. A ■ themeals and other work that go to mediafe actio cards raising them ...... Hodding.;ng. Rev. Father Schrcicn' ' good water supply has been discov and S. H. Hopkins,kins, each $1:$ F C. make camp life a pleasure. Puneiures. will therefore he lalikeii. irner has bonded Ibe Lenora ered. It will be led by gravitation GIRL GUIDES fortunately, w-re few and far between The month' Smithson. SOc: total $1.5.$1.5.25. ' and caused little delay when •’Cap" property from the estate of the late ihrough half a mile of pipe. . .. $8.25.. ______advertisingrlising $4$4 Henry Croft. He has 1o< .Already contracts have been ar portaiion $3. total $15.25. got busy with his expert knowledge. ranged to begin shipments on .Au Each member of the group had an to the Bill Alloys Co.. Taco- coital share in the snpply of food, and MAPM BAY ecm« his efforts in the developmei The COM has also had re- oviehaii Girl Guides, at their meet- a splendid comradeship and unselfish- !sc ore from Trail SHAWNmN LAKE u last Wedmsd.iy, derided to form evident among all the boys It IS a well known fact that the .ug'h^;' Ottawa Win Not Repair Wharf.— junction with the Girl tbii-le-' .1—.■cialion, with a Tyce and Lenora combined have al zinc operations of the Consolidated Athletie Atiociation Has Promising miiiinl ineiuber-hip foe of fifty cents, ready produced over $3,500,000 in Mining and Smelting Co. There are Pour Training For Regatta ■s hoped lliafl all im.thers of Guide.s EXAMIWA-nON RESULTS copper and gold. Of this value over buyers in the east and a reasonable i.l Ibo-r itiieresled in the uork will Mr. 1. C. McIntosh. M.P.. has ad $500,000 was derived from the gold rate to Welland has been secured from 111. Four meetings during llic year a Seven Duncan High School vised tê Duncan Board of Trade that recovered. V )irnposiv! and, at tliv animal meet- the department of public works. Ol- Mr. Turner feels reasonably sure Last Tuesday the propcHy was g in Oei.iluT. ilv members of Ihe tawa, unahle to agree with him in that the development under way will ■sited by Dr. T. L. Walker, professor hold its fourteenth a .imniti...- will be rleeted by the as- making ai bring the mines again quickly into if lulnerallogy, University of Toron- the famous inland i lo theMa'faplc Bay wharf...... prominence and will lead up to ex programme of aqualir sports, ron-isl- \l the lirsl meelmg alter camp it •fs;.',::;' •I He iboiigbt very highly of the mg of fifteen events, ha- been drawn province. Theytncltidr thefollowing: w of the reports submitted by the tensive operations. Should bis calcu Icposils. He was in India for eightight hopi-.l to have all the Guides in lations prove correct a tremendous manganese ' the committee in charge. eir new Idiie miiionns. Tbev have Duncan High School —Third class, : them are sailing, inoiot non-profesional. Max' impetus will he given to properties in prop: is in charge of earn these ihem-.dv.-s The eom- ' Mount Sicker zone. .Already a boat, pleasure boat, canoe, swimming. 900: number of Candida "'SS the governtr d universityuniv! m- iltee wdl give their bat-, scarves 4: O, F. Kvelvn Tones. s Ibis V im at Toi Hc left here fhr id belt-. Tile proeve.ls ol the re- ting an exar of the pros Atlin. 111 garden I'ele were SKW, Casiley. S2S: Norah Du ...... _____ of the inier-clitb fmir- n. Lamont, 48R. Last week end thereere weiwere crowds of River basin This enterprise is entirely financed ■\l the Guide-' meeting on Friday tourists and visitors fromn other island «"■c.™; by local capital subscribed around oared lapstreak contests between the ten Gni.lec were presented by Mi- Third class, non-profi J. B. A. A. and thelocal dub. which. imnm mark>. 1.000; nut ___ ... ^ points. The lack of sufficit...... The importance of the itrcsem de nd Cowicl 'lvg:iii with tile laundress badges modalion was emphasized and inose velopment is such that it will he Mr...... T, H,Service,Servi. one of the dis- prior to the war. were* always a source ihev'b :I, Thrvwere LieUI. T. dates. 3: nassed. 3; Gahrielle M. Col- of the keenest rivalry between the r,,;.., h'ard. 705; William Owens. fi9S; who wanted water were greatly in watched with keen interest by mining trers of the deposits, has a cop- . Mav Fi-eher. lovee evidence. Residents feel thatit would men both in Canada and the United and gold prospect on the head- two clubs for the handsome trophies HensI It leader of the Rrown- Gladys E. Lomas. 592. put up for these------c Private study —Junior matriculation.' he a decided advantage if the muniei- _____Stales. The______rise_ in_ copper has created , of Chemainus and Naiuii lee siroulger, Kathleen paliiy would fulfil its promise and pipe a great interest in cc rivers whichis very highlyspoken ol The local eluh h____ junior '.amotit and Barbara Maximum marks. 1,000; number of rarnesi...... training„ for...... this...... event.which candidates, 1; passed. 0. water to the beach. .At present it throughout the provii hy alt who have seen it. On Che- *» Clnq.lin, leMillau and Mrs. K. lecessary to prime the pump up report of the B. C. department of mamus river, at Copper Canyon. Mr. ___ .5 promise• ofof developingdcvel into a i ;.-d the tests, ■tains ncresting read- I. O'Rourke has been working foi fast four. The Shawnigan Challenge ir, Guides. i,s ,|,e num- SOLDIER SETTLEMENT River country some time on a similar prospect. Cup. donated for this event by Mr. her of twenty •s-i will go into camp ...... jy miles’'! the Sun- ^ M. Walbank. is now held hy ' lit M.i]dv n.a . ,.ex Moudav for twehc ■ the arinatic sports loch and Vulcan group- A'ictoria dub. and a spirited race f .lays. Mi-s G ..ghegan will be in Cowichan Pannera Aaked To AnlM MAY INCREASE GRANT ■c ownership of this trophy for tl By Employing Men have been watched with great inti t-ominaml. Mi -s Ita/eli is expected to for “as the work progressed it bee jming year is looked for. make one of il, evident that the propertyprop- promiseiscd l The day's sport will he concluded NEW FEED MILL develop into a big mi,... tors Prepare For Cacn|witn with a flannel dance to be held in caiJelfKek l^%be«ich.Tfe The Sunloch work is under the di- the spacious S L .A. .A. hall in the SCHOOL BOARD cultural Society. Mr. H. W. M. Rol- tciion of Mr. R. H. Stewart, well The diri of the Cowichan Agri- evening, for which a Victoria orches- ston said he came to ask Cowichan nown as general manager of the ultural s learned with satisAc- fanners or theirneighbours to assist rail smelter for a number of years. ‘'The*R«rShliHcampaign in Cobble ■hat. following an i the Land Settlement Board m getting I machinery installed at the The government's report indicates Hill and Shawnigan districts brought relumed men back to become good with Hon. E. D. B;...... in $60. rceeipl of which is ackni citizens by taking themon ti ' ' Creamery is giving exeet- agriculture, there is a hope that the ______couver. The collet Diiilean eons.didalrrl sehiml hoard ■ ____ action. It is used for grind department may yet see its way clear met again on W ednesday evening la-t payin^g themâ living wage. ing oats, com and barley to make mill plac^tha^ pro lions were as follows^Women's In to increase the grant in aid of this stitute. Cobble Hill. $W: Women ’s when the srlund manageiiieiii eummit- He showed that returned men de feed. Its advantages will he even more year’s Victory exhibition. Insritule. Shawnigan Lake. $5.80; F. ■eporied on the apiilications for apparent after harvest when 'armers the'’adveni of the steel of the icies on the leaeliiug staff, and siring to go on the land could, when C. N. R.. now hailed at Koksilali T, Elford, $21: Kingsley Bros . $12.50: Qualified, borrow up to $7,500 at five can bring their own grain to be added 10c; total $60.00. prrsniird a list for the hoard to select nd. River bridge, but to he laid lo the from, Thesenames havebeen placed per cent., being $4,500for purchaseof ■■■ ■ I thisyear, thereappears little Waldon. secretary of the society. The Shawnigan school iru-tees for e machinery comprises a Mutt- Theywere accompanied by Mr. K. F. •e tile sellout inspector for bis land. $3,000 for stork and equipment, .. . ball-bearing attrition mill with that properties in the Koksilah this year are Mr, F. T. Elford. Mr.-. and $1,000 for improvements and and farther west at Cowichan Duncan. M.L..A.. who pot forward Whechon. and Mr. S. J. Heald. At buBdiogs. thelast two sums being in- riehteen-inch disc. Its rapacity is some very strong argumcats in sup^ e annual meeting a re-oluimn fa- 4.000 pounds of corn meal per hour. ■vill come into prominence. port of the increase expnrted. It weighs 2.300 pounds and cost about In t meantime the Mount Sirkcr isoliilatio' '~e,aUo showed that all the cm- Details of the campaign for addb I Sylvania sch 5TC $1,500. It is driven by two 10 h.p. are Ihe onlv tnelal mines that I--'lal membership were Mitcuss J at ing for the-onsolidalion of Division 6 bryo farmer got from the govemmi been successfully worked ______kdidation was postponed while he wss training wfcs $10 .motors s which forform an integral part have been ^successfiîy wt length and finally Dr. Rutherfoard. year. The trustees include Mr. F. .A school will! the central school, Divi- month. If he were married he Me.ssrs. Paitson, Paterson, Bevan, J. Copley and Mr. E. D. Shcringham. -ion 6 i- used panietilarlv fiw the of 1.740 revolutions per minute. ** their revival is therefore hig^witli sig- Peterson and Savage were appointed little tots and is -iinaled on the Dun- ceived an additional $25 for his w thcwhole and small allowances for children. lo act with the secretary as a cam •o case did the total allowance - In the past I paign committee. They will go into COWICHAN BAY deal of its adva...... :o thisgroup thedetails of theproposal to float de- ceed $45 a month for himself and mperia...... There is a larger number of visitors family. The man had to earn, while nf mines and. should Mr. Turner's heniures and take over the building. I'OSO owing !•> thv di«anee pupils riled in Canada before the war. and hopes be realized, a fresh tide of than ever before both here ami seen M Im.e to travel lo the pnldie learning, sufficient to make up a It- have now relumed, may receive, It was stated that one resident has mg for hisfamily. nd prosperity should hr un- already offered to lake $1,000 worth passing ihrough. The number of ool, the pr-'seni receiving school aceordinr to eligibiNrr. wjr service Ihe city and the whole iibl be retained TheImard. how- Some men had already bee- oto-< badges Class A or'C a« issued to loosed on nf debentures. campers is greatly on the inereas in Cowichan, but there wa Cowichan district. The directors went through the many American cars coming i r. decided lo have them in the one members of th» C. E. F. They should prize lists. Theamouol offered by the Ming. Trn-lee fii tilh- requesting waiting list of sixty with anpiv lo the District Record Officer The Le nora is eight miles from :qtiipped with tents. go. He asked locallo ‘ farmers' to help Duncjm^ aind can now he reached by society last year will be slightlj t hi vote against the change be of M. D 11, — • Fishing is bringing good results ju ed. the men who had I the war and to municipality of North Cow ceeded this ichan have repaired the mad and in the absence of the president. Mr. now. There is a big run of gril-e k gram of $.5t» was given to the ------...... - -f men" bad made 'wo memhei . - ihe Royal North bridge. On Monday. June 23rd. mei E. W. Paitson was ii» the chair, di- the bay and a run of spring salmon wieban Agrieiiltural Fall Fair for n abnormal and that patience with St Mounted Police passed through were cutting out brish to enable ill' •eeinr- iiresem being Messrs. Bevan. on. Some of these are being taken, upelition ''among-l sebooU ol the s imperative in bringing them Duncan on Monday. They first ear to êt up with supplies. Sine Ilish.ip, Paterson, Peterson. A. A. hut there is plenty of feed in the bay Iriri vvh-.sc I.oard- are eoipribulinq become good citizens. horses and changed saddler that date preliminary operations hav Mutter and Savage. thv-v iiinds " Thursd.y. July 24th. W19- ’"THE COWICHAN LEADER eowicbaN Ccadtr Warm Weather Wear Htrt tk»U Iht Prm Nu PtopU't rigU mmnfain, lsrJra“wSco;,VinS?4ru'.d Vm^ by tnjiutvi amd mnb^M *y : BuriliBB Suits, for men and boys ----- Summer Goods ' White Duck Trousers —------HfTt patriot T>iM Jur ghrioms frt- WTiile Flannel TremSers ...... White Duck Shirts ...... -.... -...... ctptt am, fudged to Retigiom. Ltbtrty amd Urn. That Are Now Seasonable Jettpk SUry. A. D. I7T9- SUMMER DRINKS THAT ARB NOW .asag-i.-j.as.g-aA ’g: Dwyer &Smithson APPMeiATBD Hire’s Root Beer, pper bot Udies’^Whiie Canvas Pumps, rubber sole and^ TB?*TOWl'cBAM LZAOCT P»1MTI»0 Imperul Gent’. Fomi«hing Store, Dnacen Invalid Port,’on, per bottleb ■ Misses’ White'&invas ’PumpZTubber sole Ginger Wine, per bottle . sh’s Grape juice, per heel. r Beer. pints, 2 ^bottle Boys ’ VWhile "Canvas "Boots, robber sole heel, at ..... Men's White Rul r Boots. Extra heavy soles. I Men’s Brown Ci as Work Boots, robber sole _..S2.25 and $3.50 -----rry Cidt.. . Drown Can d heel, at .. ‘"■AKs;’,.- •s’" Runabout Canvas Oxfords Assorted Soft Drinks, 2 bottles . Youths ’ Runabout Canva xfords ... Children’s Runabout Can Oxfords - Persian Sherbet, por tin ...... Montserrat Lime Juke, pints - Quarts . QENT.’S FURNISHING VALUES THAT ARB NOW IN ORDER IF YOU AFPRECfATE GOOD COFBBX HAVB Men’s Bathing Suits, Navy Dine. White and Red^^ IT MADE IN A COFFEE PBRGOLATOR Boy?^liaihjnr‘SoUs.'Nay^^ Vvhhe ^d^êd^ tesr- £,.7 -.iS" “ ^ 6^p sire Men^^'two'pfecc Balbriggan. "Underwear, short Spend ThoseFew Dollars Eleciric Coffee Percolators, each -

Thursday. July ?4th. 1919. in Your Home Town THIS IS THE TIME TO REPAIR THAT LEAKY ROOF. B. C. Standard Roofing, l-ply. per square ------WANTBD-.VOLUNTEER8 2-ply, per square ------fj-' ’ "’y, per atraare —.— ~fj- BoyJ’“ Blue**Chimhray Work Shirts, cool and^^ Durinr the war the burden of a imposiie Roofing. M-ply. P*' square —g- gnat deal of the pubUc work of *e district fell on the shoulders of a f«w. Yemeni; j-gal. cans - Men’s White Linen Hats. reg. $l.2S. to clear It is reasonable to espeet that with die return of many old rosldenta and THREE LABOUR-SAVING DEVICES Elastignm.^*putw “for râtringTioles in roofs die cominK of new ones, some of Read a Advertisaments and gutters, 1-lb cans ------^ That Are IndUpenaable During Hot WatttaM these are fitted and should be wOHng to share the common burden of *ose and See What is Offered North “rS Effic^S?i.1ng MMhin?^*’eich institutions with which the advance Florence Automatic Oil Stoves — SOAPS HAVE ADVANCED IN PRICE 2-Burner; each ...... —...... gw] ment and good of the eoramunity are and the indieationa are that wilt be atlU Mgher. Place- your ordcra now. 4-Burner! each ------■ '$3?' In connection with the Cowichan White Swan ^p. per pfct. Agricultural Society, reference has SPRAY YOUR COWS NOW WITH CREONOID been made recently to the indifference IS'sS.%?r"b?r'"- The Mott Bffident Cow Spray Pelsreis Napthanapina Soap,soap per Pearline,Ti— per pkt.■ • —~ and General Disinfectant Gold Dust, per pkt. . prove that residents are approdative p”mp”?r ^ of the work wWeh has been done and that they wUh it to go forward JULY SPECIAL Not only have the directors before 1 Place your ordeta now for Preserving Apricota. tk H r,^y?£Lts^ ber of people owning cars, the prox- Maple Bay Regatta Coffee or anythtag iiitity of Victoria, the fact that the la a fantsvi Malahat has become a link of wonder BUT Would tiw outiMa nwrebaM W CAMPt^ and delight ratiier than a mountain Be able barrier, the effect of tiie variooa ad- Before and After the Sporta wm vertiaing «-«mp»igns, particularly that To help very M directing tourists to the Pacific North USB Of conrae not West, these arc facta the full appre- WeU than. elation of which can be made to yield much more income to this districL ANODYNE LINIMENT You f Nobody would be any poorer, but It Lkoben vp the Mtueleg and Relieves the Sttffnegg Your own etorea many would be richer in enjoyment, employment or bank balances. This Don ’t sand out of town season is proving that there u none For anjtthing your etorea kaap. m resorts. But the That is real eommuoity wtrit district has scores of potential or little Thank you. known resorts, and no seeker ^ter solitary pleasure need fear loos if a They aU keep Jamaaon ’o Tea. few more become better known. The Malahat Beach could be made the venue for bnndredt of pleasure seekers; other prtnta along w comet line need but to be advertised and am with.,------WHITE Puncture P»«!j.jugg chance, more residenta. ^ . . Price Proof. . Troubje Pwt Ttoe U no da nger ti»at Cowc^n (Ask the nun who usea tnem.; will become too crowded. in tne THE DRUGGIST legitimate explmtation of «W* <•« B. P. PHILLIP.___ Ssvc Focegl Revenue to Develop B.C its many Breat natural aaaeta there Tiro Shop, Vnat Sttoat^ Oobb is opportnmty. /c Thur»d»y. July 24lh. 1919. THE COWICHAN LEADER t'OWICH^STATION -AT CROFTON BANKOFMONTREAL HighUnd Co.'s Mill Humming Along Residents Celebrate Peace By Wel —School Meering E*T«BUSHEO OVEB IM YEARS coming Soldier* Home Board of Directors! Tlic Highland l.uinlirr Cii.'s mill is The peace rrlebration at Crofton running full steam and shipping lum n rncEin KUDire. lut. r ti i as made the occasion for a demon ______niauus<»»ooK.c.i^vi.^rr-t4-t ber on ea^tcrn and American orders. stration of welcome hy its lOUSIUDCaRlSSf.KX.V.0. C.K.fnSKI.Ei«. Like nilier concerns the car shortage returned soldiers, which, as a ■.LDtoans&.w s. roues AnaB.c». YH.ScSAsru.EH. is cau-iing them some inconvenience. repre.scmaiivc gathering, has never ii4Yi,HWsa fwtosj. c. SAioumiiroT.iH- s.v.ttAuo£u.iiA Mr. R, S. Henderson is now super been equalled. ooiai.riUB.iH. couHSLUERiicoouBurr j.aAsiMini.Ec« CANADA L W. KATTT, Eh. E. C. intendent of the plant. Since last year Members of nearly every family a planer shed has been built and a ere present, and also almost all the planer installed. Five acres around riturned men. Visitors were wel the mill have been slashed and burned comed from Wesiholme, Victoria, CMul PSM $ 2o.ooo.ooaoo off, and a water lank to hold 4,OX) gal Cheniainus and Duncan. A full pro 20,000,000.00 U^viMFû * . ' . 1.661.614.16 lons is being built. Water is derived gramme of sports was carried through Total Anrtf (April 30th 191S) 489.271.197A3 from a creek on the property. both for children and adults, during .A pole road is bcin(^ installed in dâUadon.E»,U»4 ..'ad■ncs^ for operation in connection the afternoon, followed hy ice with the donkey engine when the en and a sumptuous tea. gine is moved from the mill, where Mr. Lilley. senior, who is approach, it now works. There are twenty-eight ing his centenary and one of the old "en emptoyed by the company. est settlers in the whole district, A. W. HANHAM, Manager. The annual schnof meeting was held most appropriately asked to give a DUNCAN BRANCH. 1 July 12tli at the Cowichan school. the prizes. Before the children VOR evoiy War Savings Stamp which you can There was a fair attendance, with Mr. persed “God save the King" was sung, Wallicli voted to the chair. and the proceedings were closed hy a ^ purchase today for a fraction over $4.00 the As the arrears of taxes had been most enjoyable dance in the evening. Dominion of Canada is pledged to pay you $5.00 collected and paid in by the govern The pretty grounds ol Mr. and Mrs. ment. the trustees were able to pay Dunketil combined with the level in 1924. If you cannot make an outlay of $4.00 at off the mortgage on the school prop weather to form an ideal setting, bi one time, accumulate sixteen 25-cent Thrift Stamps erly. it was the happy touch of real friend .A motion was pul to the meeting to ship and camaraderie, displayed on all and exchange them for a $4.00 War Savings Stamp. apply the balance remaining of $200 sides, which will make the gathering Worry a Cow trwards getting a well bored and pro remembered hy old and young, and C Should circumstances compel you to realize on viding the school with an adeauate very especially by the returned sol your investment, your money vrith accumulated and sanitary water supply, which so diers of Crofton. who would wish far it has never had. .After some dis- 1.— ------'-----their appreciation of interest is always available. cu.ssion the motion was carried. home. And Hern Mr. E. Norie was elected trustee in M* ** m'* Mr.^Stepney. retiring, and TaBCMvcr, U.C. At the urgent rcciucst of the meet Yield is Less ing Mr. Wallich withdrew his resig When Yon TUnk of nation as trustee in order to oversee the project of well-horing, in which lie has had much experience. Bv/y Thrift Stamps rrsHEREFORE. it ii up to you to i« that your .As Mrs. Owens expects to leave the ALSO MANU district shortly, she resigned the tnis- FACTURERS. contented. Rrazing cow. free from Sics that tceshin. and Mrs. Moss kindly con IMPORTERS. would otherwise “pester" the life out of her, t* sented to take her place as secrctarv when the lime ol her removal arrives. LUMBER EXPORTERS. assured by spraying her with A vole of thanks was passed to the Tclephoao BS Y. ETC, OP ustres for their year's work, cs- FLOUR. tcially on having acquired the lax or write Hot Weather Specials CEREALS, PRATT’S rears, which places the school on a HILLCRE8T LUMBER CO„Ltd. GRAIN. KAY, mnder financial basis. The sum of Monticmt Lime Fruit Juice and Rose*' Lime Juice Cordial. ISO was voted as assessment for the Dnneaa, B. C POULTRY. Talcum Powders, a wide range to choose from ...... 2Se to 50c DAIRY FLY SPRAY The Peace dance at the C. A. A. C. Face Cream* —______2Sc to ll.OO 8UPPUBS. hall nn Friday night proved a most Nyal's Eaa ’em, Rest* Tired Feet. /^NLY years of research in the Pratt lahora- enjoyable event. Mrs. Walts' or GRASS SEEDS, I I lories and the Continuous perfection of this chestra provided the roiiRic. Excel SEED GRAIN. ' spray, has made it possible to at last guar* lent refreshments were served. BAGS. ETC antec "contented cows. ” Prepare for the coming “ ‘ ' order to your dealer Island Building Co. The Island Drug Co. COBBM HTLL GENERAL BUILDERS AND P. O. Box 397. Pbone 212 CONTRACTORS School Priocipxl Leaving —Board of Royal Standard Grain Products Agency Tra de Do ingi The Cobble Hill and Shawnigan branch. Duncan Board of Trade, met YOU CAN I Duncaii, B. C Manager: W. T. Corbishley here on Wedne.sday evening of last Barns-OutbaUdings-AItcrations NOW GET I Branches: Vancouver. Victoria New Westminster, week. Mr. A. Nightingale presiding, YOUR I Nanaimo. Mission City. .tnd l.ieui. Col. Oldham. Messrs. BINDER Lowe. Porter. Bonner. Wingate White TWINE I Agencies: Duncan, Langle; ’ IVairie, Clovcrdalc. and G. .A. Chceke, honorary secretary, YOUR ROOF being present, aost conspicuous part of your house. Shingle it attractively with Six replic' were reeieved from local :ailers out of sevens requests sent for their opinioni ns toIn thtthe advisability-...... British Columbia nf making earlj closing’ ' on —Thnrsdaj . ipulsory. F lur were in favour a COBBLE HILL > against. Means Red Cedar Shingles the suE&oe and oritv may 1 ...... you MSB aU 'SS Z'^.c sought at next council MERCHANTS Most Economical of all Rooffing. iceting in DuneDuncan. Reports from three delegates to the annual school meetings showed that Dealer* in Staple and Fancy Gro all bad rejected the consolidation pro. ceries. Hay and Feed, Hardware, GENOA BAY posals..sals- Mr. Wingate White said Cow-' PAINT ichan Bench would have nothing Dry Goods, Boot* and Shoe*, Etc. withIII if.it. Mr. Nightingale found con LUnBERCO..LID. siderable'--able opposition------•••=------at Milt Hav. the If we haven't got it, we will vote againstagaii being 13 to 1. At Cobble procure it for you. Hill Mr. CheekeJheeke said the final vi... GENOA BAY, B.C. was 19 to IS against. Delegates to CaU up Phone 14. Malahat and Sylvania werc-not present- The standing eommittee was er powered to deal with any correspr.n The proposed joint meeting of trus- It was decided that members of the branch should be assessed Iwenly-five rents quarterly to form a contingency fund- The next yearly report of the lUs WMIs Laid CreaM a 6mt Paiot Boshitss chairman is to be printed and dis tributed. DUNCAN’S CASH GROCERY ÎLL within the last few yean Painters, profes* Tifc council's advice will be sought sto oal and amateur, mixed their own p^t, in on the proper procedure to adopt in order tobe sure of its qualiw. Iben and now order to » h"b''^ weighing ma- tiidr preference wae for tiiat fenmin White Lead hine which originated in England two hundred years The council will be asked to press for a direct long distance Icfe- ago. and hat rioce dominated the world ’s markets, line from Cobble Hill to Vic Brondpom'a GenidneB-B. White Lead toria. and the attention of the member again called to this matter. For thoee who stm prefer to mix tiiar own Mr. 1. J. Shepherd has sold a piece Our Best Admirer paint BRANDRAM’S GKNUINK B3. WHITE of his land, adjoining Dr. Beal ’s prop erty. to Mr. Ford, who is building IS THE WOMAN WHO KNOWS THE MOST ABOUT LEAD win always be available and moreBE. White there. Lead it being used than ever before. For tboae Mr. Donald Davidson has resigned GR0CERIB& SHE APPRECIATES KEENLY THE FINE who want to ate a prepared paint with qualite his post as teacher oi Cobble Hill QUALITIES OF OUR TEAS. COFFEES, SPICES, ETC. ingredients we recommend B.H. BngUah Paint scbnol and has been appointed assist- .inl principal at Summerland. B. C. This it the only way to get the World ’t best White It is a matter of great regret ibai Mr Lead in prepared fiinin. On die ftmt of every can Daviijso^has resigned Im position at wiUbeteenaAuanntee Ube! which states that h eontaina 70% Brandram ’t Oenuiae BD. White .A large' number from Cobble Hill She Knows Such Lead and 30% Pure White Zme the correct cm into Victoria Iasi Saturday to formula for Canada ’s climatle eonditiona. lake pan in the peace celebrations. Mr. and Mrs. Wylder have sold Soldby leir ranch to Mr. Peirce, from Dev- Grocery Quality nshire. F.ngland. They have re- Cowichan Merchants, Limited 1 irned to their original home on the USUALLY COMMANDS TOP PR1CE& BUT HERE IS Duncan, B.C. HER ADMIRATION->BHB CAN BUY THEM FOR MUCH LESS THAN SHE EXPECTS.

Olive Butter, large glass jar ------Montserrat Lime Juiec Cordial, large lioiilv, .... GENOA BAY lirrel Peanut Butler (special), per tin - Coco Cola, per bottle ...... All available residents celehi I's Custard Powde- per pkt. _ Castile Soap, per bar ...... Peace Day by embarking on a s scow which was towed round to Green Grapelade, per tin ...... — Fancy Toilet Soap, per box of three cakes Point where they enjoyed a picnic. Jutland Sardines. 2 tins for . White Shoe Dressing, per tin ...... Mr. George R. Elliott and family and Pilchards, per tin . Fly Coils, 6 for ...... W« are SpedsliMs in Mr' G. H. Page motored to Campbell Wilson's Fly Pads, each ...... -...... river for the week-end and report a ple.-isant trip. Montserrat Lime J Two barge* have been shipped with SPECIAL ON NAILS Dr. A. W. Lehman 400,(WO feet of tumher for prairie Ford points, and a scnwload of shipbuild Preserving Apricots. $2.40 per C and 4!i-in. Cut Nails, per keg of 100 Viteitnrj Sirpm ing material has been sent to the Order Now. tbs., only ...... $5.00Cash Foundation Co.. Victoria. Miss H. M. Fairhairn. Ottawa. - GredualS of Omerlo Veteriaery isiting her sister. Mrs. H. P. Strain. Repairs College. ■ and Mrs, T. P. Fairbairn and their ghier. Mildred, spent the week-end AH Rinds of Te«te Sharpened. ..I Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Strain and Ofiee: Centrel Uvety Box SU family. Miss Howard, of the leaching Phone 180 We Deliver C.O.D. staff of Nanaimo scliools, is spending DUNCAN. B. C a holiday with Mr. and .Mrs- M. P Morton hci Thursdar. July 24th. 19X9.

host of his products that other peo- c^nneciion willi the war. Mrs. )lc will n.il utilize. loss IS the younger daughter of Mr. FABM^OPICS Who gives his boys and girls to iml .Mrs. K. H. Halhcd. ■^*^Delicioa& and I't-acv dav was veryvquiet here— VQB M n» the big cities to infuse red blood into Nutritious” oabte Pure Bred Jweejr Goes a society that is constantly decadent nol even one bonfire. Residents went and w-hn ami Ladysmith claimed a few, By S. H. Hopkins iiy that it dra vs from the rural sec- Cook this Wieal PoniisehrjaBrawn Uste .Amelia Violet, a pure bred Jersey WUo is taxed more and has less cow. the property o( Mr. C. T. Cor- rcr-resentation than any other Cana- .Nursing Sister Louis^ McLeod has held and a winner at the last Van ^cn appointed matron of Craigdar- i> >• “■ couver Kxhihiiion, has gone to Mr. \Vh(i"5e'ils his products for what the rocli. Victoria, which is being turned li. Collyer, Chemainus. at a price other fellow cares to pay for them and into a ronvalcscenl hospital. She and 1 O O IT VVHEAT close to one thousand dollars. who buys the other fellows products her sisicr. Miss McLeod, were the Mr. Collyer has only a few head ol at w-liat the other fellow cares to guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pal [ D&Il. FLAKES, Jerseys, hut what he has are good charge for them. Who is caricatured on the stage and MrT^M. Howe has been »c.iriously ones. He figures that for fountlation of her animals one extra good cow n worth ill of pnemnonia at the borne i more than two ordinary animals. One younger son. Mr. Charles Collj (if his heifers has just been br^ w and making it go than any other Cam Seattle. She t- reported to be the champion herd bull at the B. C idian alive and in captivity. RB. AMDERSONft RAH University farm. "Teincsias Owls That's what a fanner is. pluhbino The Bra«kmaii>Ker ’^dS’oppnrtmily For CrA-opera_. - --- Heating and Sheet Metal Some months ago Soiimeihing i Lartystnitli. has heen the guest of Mr. MUlinft Co. Ltd. Walkers apropos of pure CHEMAITOS NEWS and Mrs. Maurice Halhcd. Mrs. printed, in this column api Harry Calhcart and her little son have Phone* SB. an* tO____ bred bull clubs, wherebyy several farmers co-opernic in the pipurchase of a Old ReHdent Leaving — Board e relumed to their home in I’ort An good pure bred h-.. ..for use in their Trade Activitie# geles. Mrs. Allan, of Ocean Falls, is J. B. GREEN several herds. Crofloo)0 is an example. ty cows .Vlthongh there are over iwcm. At last week's meeting of the Che were visiting here last week. in the vicinity, no one owns a. hull,bull, tfif mainus branch. Duncan Board of my information is correct, the nearest The weather was very hot and dry B.C.LAN0SlH»E¥0Rbeing at Wesiholme. Here ii an Trade, action on the municipal coun last week, with high winds. Small Office—Whittome Block. Duncan cil's reply to the branch's request for fruits and vegetables arc doing up opportunity for Crofton farmers for want of rain. The temperature Residence Telephone 1S4 R. mill uigctner lor inmu«i ucnefit. fire protection measures was deferred U^ted Seed Growers. LtA ^ until next meeting. Information on .\pplication forms for stock m the municipal law is being secured...... |' Leather & Bevan CHARLIE ON above organization can now be ob With reference to... local.——. improve- tained at the district agricultural ot- menis. the special commitueommitlle reportedreporte- Ladies' Dressmaker. Suits Hade to fice. Shares are fifty dollars each, ten the road supcriii- Real Estate, Loans, Insurance Order. Fit Guaranteed. per cent, payable on application, and tendem and had been mformediicd that ...... ” “ Cleaning. Pressing. five per cent- on allotment. They much of the suggested improvements carry a dividend of six per cent., and had been passed by the council and SIX ■:=== « « LISTINGS SOLICITED Ftet stmt Dram. B. C. arc a good investment. would be..V carried outom this...j. fall-..... near Cowichan Laundry It is necessary for seed growers Concerning the fo- shore MONEY TO LOAN ON FIRST MORTGAGE themselves to take up fifty shares to it was decided to ask the Duncan raise $2,500. when the Dominion and hoard to address again the proper Telephone 39 DUNCAN. B. C. F«m» Street rough lumber Provincial governments will give an authorities and to insist that all resi equal amount each for five years, or dents on the foreshore be compelled Special line of 1x6 Penang. until the gross revenue shall exceed to leave in accordance with the pro- COMIAKEN SAWMILL $10000 per annum. It is necessary Richards Trail, nr. Maple Bay School, that these shares shonW he taken up B. S. Cowie P. W. Stwhope at once by those interested. No per house, outside which permission has centage is being paid anyone for sell been granted to erect a sign board. Phone 67 R. ^ ing shares. The branch's thanks were accorded Q. E. BONNER & SONS Strawberries and Asparagus the municipal council for their com WALLPAPER and GLASS Mr. Ainslic Johnston. Somenos. ha.s tesy in renting the court house t lantcd an acre of strawberries for the branch. General Merchants Phone 24, Cohhie Hilt rmpping next year. He has an ----- Mr. J. Inglis was elected to mem- kE—liral. H.(kra»»»“* of asparagus which has beeir pr R carrias*>redaenahle for atofal ing well for several years at the rate W. D0*B8ON ol about two tons, and brings around chair, and the attendance was Messrs. enielea - are a further ecooomy. tMlioaBt, Duncan. Phone 134 R "ifieen cents per pound. It is on good I.ang. larrett. Williams. Read. Mac and which holds the moisture well Donald. Smiley. Trcnholme. Nelson. If We Please You, Tell Your Friends. >ut is not too wet in winter. Stephenson. Inglis. and Mr. L. V. SEE Value of Cultivation H. W. HALPBNNT The old sayiing that “cnlti\-ation was ■"nr-w'S'-ffi V. L. ^ M. Co, If We Don ’t, TeU Us manure" may not Jie quite ' shipped eighteen cars of lumber to OPERA HOUSE For T4g»«* Expresa Work, it is safe to i i- ciiitivation Saskatchewan and the United Stales; pJ^^Baw D*U*«7. omitted in thi reduces the •»vera1 scows of big timbers were DUNCAN. yield ved to Victoria: HO cars of logs were iirouxio from —.c-;han Lake Takphao* 196 P< O. t resident! Friday & Saturday It is with much regret i ESQUIMALT and NANAIMO RAILWAY hear that Mrs. K. M. Mamg..,. J. H. CAMPBELL. A FABpB? for some time has been in very poor rw. TIMB TABUt OP 12.15 Contractor aad BoBder. health is leaving during the next two July 25th.. & 26th. __ Victoria How Do You Define ThU WordN- 10.30___ 17.05 Shawnigan 10.53 AU kiode of building alurations aod SadThUOoe. _ Cowichan - 10.24 repairs promptly attended to. —V has sold here home at Che- FLORENCE REED S = 10.10 ••What is a farmqr?" River in the Great Sensational Photo- 18.35 P, O. Bo* 8A Dnocan. Phone $4. „ She 19.20 nzz This question caused some stir last i livei Drama from the play which ran spring in connection with the inter 14.00 n proi for one solid year in New York. Trsln iMvlnK ttaacaB tl.lO feet pretation placed on the word “farmer" Granby fooiiiaiiers vis hy the judge of the Cowichan ilistriet mainus and if enthusiasm ------LUMBER count for anything, the game was an ourt of revision and appeal. extremely good one. However, lurk TO-DAY The atiornev-general's department was dcaif against Chemaimia fron P. VAN NORMAN side-stepped the question, and the first. The score was in to 1 ii Also the Last Eplsoi'z of ^ L. D. Chetliam. Dist. Pas. Agent. Opposite E. & N. Freight Sh^ genial manager of the Cowichan vour of the visitors. Hundreds “HANDS UP." Pbonen-5. Duncan. B. Sr n-r- .sfiraf;; ,i:,r ..xs "'capla'in'c^D*^ n. Ross. Mrs. Ross ollowing, for which Farm and Dairy and their littlr son. arrived hy tram pologies to the Drover's Telegram: — on Monday evening, and were warmly Now Open For What's a Farmer? welcomed l.y many old friends.. Capi. PAINTING. KAL80MIN1NO. Ac. Ross went overseas m 191s with the FINS SHOE REPAlRINa farmer i»— by a Returned Painter capitalist that labours, 48th Bn. as a sergeant. In F.ngl DAVID TATT. patriot who is asked to produce he was granted a commission m with fifteen yean* experience. G. T. MICHELL Toss. 13th Royal Sussex Regiment, He Next to Kirkbam'a. 'a man who works eight hour* in charge of a trench mortar in Fra Let us ealimatc your work by day twice a day. five months- During a hombardm^... .A man who has every element he had the misfortune to break his cnnlracl labour or furnished. IHE FAMEtS’ SUrriT HOUSE J. L. HIRD, nature to combat every day in t dc- After a number of months in Jand. spent in several convaics- Phnffiiiig and Htttiiig man who is a biologist, an ecor : hospitals, he passed an examina- Now it the time to order repair part* for Mowers, Rakes and Binder*. mist, and a lot more ists. tion for.... the... Lewis gun with very high C.H. BIRNIE & CO. A Full Line of Metaey Harris Haying MacUoeiT and TooU at Who gives more and uka less than ks and was then appointed pUtoon Instrtirtor and speciaU^of the* ’ Lewis P.O.Box 1062 VICTORIA BC. 610-612 Pandora Avenue. VICTORIA. B. C. Oppoait* Matket sustenance and that of his tbned^n dLpaiches for*vafuablc work or c|o. Frondeg Ranch, Cobble Hill DOUGLAS JAMES ARCHITECT DONT THROW THEM AWAY. e can make one good tire out of two old ones. Speak Gearly When Tdepkoning E. P. PHILLIP. PublicAuction (Ask the man who runs them.j Tire Shop, Front Street, Duncan. PEMBERTON A SON. 1 Brtate. Fiaandal Under instructions from Mr. R. Bazett. of Co'Cobble Hfll. I will .‘tays a subscriber: "I called up a number the other day. and sell the following at Public .Auction at his farm. almost laughed when Central queried a number quite difietenl from 'MINING that for wHiich I asked. When I had lime to think about it. perhaps she was not to blame, for it is probable that the - ber was given FRIDAY, AUa 1st indistinctly.'' This is a frank admission and gives rise to the sut (cstion that D.RKERR AT 10.30 a.m. indisiiuciocss may be the cause of uouUlc more often iliau is thought. Dental Surgeon I. O. O. F. Building. Phone US Duncan. B. C S.W.MILLERa5S-. Blitisli Cohiinliia Teleiitoiie CDmpMy. limited Gramophone and Records. Eldrige Svwmg Machine, etc., etc. ^wsjScoijvgi Bm-VAKCDUVE^ B. CUURCMXLL KITCHEN—Stove, Two Tables. Chairs. Clothes Horse. TBAMINO LUMBER SHINGLES WOOD pi; Stable*- THepheiu Front Street, near McKianon ’f Ranch High Claat Photography F. A. MONK. XT ir«fter * fu«*« i* inrtaltod «n4^S5“iid Prioite*. COMPORT was wiaely made m not. Be 19. DuncM. B. C Don ’t take a chance on it...... ,t:s. Pif T,rak. ^ Youcan be sure of it under the h^laiy ’a T. H. McNICHOL Machine. Grindstone. Shafts. Sashes. Spray Pump. aeaninc and PreaHng Stdta Made to Order. tec that the Sunshine fumace.insUlkd according All Kinds of Tailoring. to those plans, will heat your home comfortably. front street. DUNCAN Take advantate of this terviee. Single Set Harness. Odd Hamc.ss. Two English Saddles and Bndles. U Hava a comfortable, wdl-hmted home. BOATHOUSE—Fourteen-foot Rowboat. Duck Punt. Evinnide, WATER LOCATED Three Pair* Oars. Cement. Concrete and Brickwork. TERMS CASH. Luneh wUl be provided. ' $oldb)fR.B.jliiilHSiHi&Son Nota-Date of Sale h« been changed to Auguit let Phootb Bveninga, 81 X. Somenos C. BAZETT. AUCTIONEER. R.M.D.No.1. Duncan. B.C Phone 156 y. DOirr BE A PATKE BOSSOWEEjlLs ThwsJay, Jv)y 24ih, 1919. THE COWICHAN LEADER

TQ RENT IN a popular innovation. Indians from Cheraainns. West- Cowichan Creamery jlme, and Cowichan bands took part DUNCAN I the peace celebrations at Nanaimo a Saturday. Our New Mill Is Doing Excellent Work Paddle Your Own Canoe I Faraithed House of ten roomi, The Entomological Society of B. C CHEAPER AND BETTER PEED OUR MOTTO. I and be independent. Come here | ing on high ground, with good . offering special pnzes of $5 and : your vacation Mipplirs. orchard, rent t25 per month. 2.50 to students of Cowichan schools We are grinding Extra ^ ^ Feed Oats and offering sane al the best collection of insects e the latest in Hagarinea ForaUhed House of fi»e rooms, for rn at the Fall Fair. Nowhere else isûch*êd value obuioable. ^ and Booka, and have a large Alberta Oil Cake Meal, the best of all concentrates. summer months, near Public stock of light, cheap reading f'lr Mr. E. B. Mayon. city Portland. Oregon, and formerly of Duncan, look place on Wednesday. St. JahB BaptM. 1 July 16(h. at St- Mark's church. T ' It aja.-Uali» and Hely 7ja p.m.—Been land, the Rev. Thomas Jenkins. ass: R. A. Thorpe ___who was charmingly ai- For Gunfort .ired in whiiwhite RcotKCtte overdress, wr II i.m.—Uarniag Senrie*. Ouncan, B. C. When visiting Victoria, stay at die ing a large bouquet v...... 7J0 p.m.—Ecenliii Serrlce. peas and fem. was given away by Mr. Uinliter; Her. .^. F. hlenre. MA J. W- Barron, a former resident of New Eneând Hotel Dimcan. who acted on behalf of her 1314 Oovenunent Streot. father, who is absent on business in Our Ratea are 75c. per night piss for two persons. Doris M. Greig, sister of the groom. NO UP They wore old rose silk costumes with Special ratea by the week or moath large white georgette hats, and car T. KELWAY, PROP. ried bouquets of pink sweet peas. Mr. HORSES : Central Garage H. J. Greig supported his brother as best man. JOBÎNTING Following a reception at the home I the bride's mother, the happy pair ft by car on a tour of Washington- WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE Ir. Grrig was in the Dominion gov- ■•Sibvlar'-sa'ss-'.a WE PRINT ?p".s5:s5^"w MECHANICAL SERVICE. AT C WALLICH Iloaioa, served in France as a lieutenant in the LETTERHEADS en^ tvrire Grenadier Guards M. G. Bn. and. on 'TSl a*?5!^kyl REASONABLE PRICES his return home, became customs of- BILLHEADS --- - Real Estate and licer at Cumberland. Mrs. Greig is well known in Duncan. She was a ENVELOPES LAUNCH paJSlao^^ ’ “ member of the staff cf the Canadian ply T. Pi“ ” ~ loMirance Bank of Commerce both here and in PAMPHLETS Portland. They will make their home at RoystoD, near Cumberland. CATALOGUES GIVE US A TRIAL Has BiKuiries for IS to SO Am There were many handsome pres Faim. ents. The bridegroom's gift to the CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS DUNCAN CONSOLIDATED bride was a pearl necklace and silver SCHOOL BOARD OwRcra plcuM Ust your oSerhigi mounted dressing cai.e: the brides to ORCULAR LETTERS the bridegroom was a gold signet ring. The bridesmaids were tiie re- CONTRACT FORMS ANOTHER GOOD SECOND HAND FORD eipienls of handsome gold ~ndanis from the hridegroom and the best DEBENTURES Wr 5a MlS-rk far 1 Ofae»- CAR FOR SALE. IN Al CONDITION Cowkban Stadoii, B. A N. Sly. FUNERAL NOTICES '’"^‘endrii miybr hr the irbafa or tar i COWICHAN LAKE 'oday the Duncan Board of Trade MENUS hold their all-day excursion up the lake. Preparations have been made BLOTTERS hy their local branch, which met last Friday, and a pleasant and instructive DODGERS BUILDING ‘**fbe dan«’’lMT*^turday evening at POSTERS the Cowichan Lake hall was enjoyed OP ALL KINDE SHIPPING TAGS drs.^ Hardinge. ud Mr. F. Scholey VISITING CARDS ell gM the same pron^ attestiM. GREETING CARDS a fclidly'* in'* ”eaUlc,"^Vr['MrCoH"u at the station here donng Mr. Gnmn s BUSINESS CAIWS O. O^BROWN * During the week end the popularity WINDOW CARDS of the lake as a pleasure resort showed WEDDING STATIONERY no sign of being on the wane. PROGRAMMES RIBBON BADGES, ETC “dJCSUMONj^ Duncan To Victoria COLOUR PRINTING a Specially. Givins A 7 Hour Stop In Victoria No Job Too SnuU an Here is a fine opportunity for Duncan and None Too Large Cowichan busineu men. or for others wishing to TENDERS FOR COAL view the beautiful Malahat Drive, to spend a full A eooD day in Victoria. UsUs. on a proposed Coolroei No rushing for trains —Scenery and fresh air "fijNCA!?? STaV^^'aIt COWICHAN LEADER instead. “cSafsSs..i..' « ~f. AN AUTO STAGE WATGH Duncan, V.L, B.C. will leave the Duncan Gamgc. Ltd-. Duncan. is a comfort and a necessity in EVERY THURSDAY helping you to be in time for work or pleasure. Ians Dmcan Cuagt it 9 im. In OUT stock of Wrist and Pocket lores SUIUCOM Hotel Victom, at 7 pan. Wstebes. in both American and Same Hay Swiie makes, you will find a nice PAKBS-SMon, 1190; Siagle, 13.00. sdeetion to choose from, and it IDEAL HOME SITE CLOTH NOTICES will be a pleaenre for ns to show rive acrei, two acres in orchard, SHOO'HNO OR TRE8PASSINO DESROCHEB& tbeu to yon. balance partly improved. Duncan Garage, Limited Facing on Main road. POISON ON LAND PHONE 52 David Switzer, Jaweio^ Price |14» Nona Oppodts Bank of Monrat TO LST CARDS H. W. DICKIE lOe aacR; 3 for 2St Phone III. On Sale At DONT BE A PAPER BORROWER Real Btute and Inaafanee. DON’T BE A PAPER BORROW .R SUBSCRIBE FOR YOUR OWN LBADBR OFFICE. jffywggWT WW for TOUR OWN Thur»d»y. July 24th. 19W. THE CQWICHAM LEADER

,.„r.vh1e Mr Justice CrcRory. Wed- nesdav. the Kiphth day of January. rOKKESl’ONDEXC’El 1919. ____ I THE SUMMER GOODS WORTH BUYING I ms case — .11 ...in.ir*. S yards for — —— $2.00 If-Com. .Crcoc. -11 .olo.r., S to' -■ MAINGUY ISLAND Seventh...... - and...... 1 »)■« 1919. in the I Ch.o,ln.y. i" -ri'iy To the Editor. Cnwichan Leader. 1 e.ouo7.v. for I Mo,nloB .od Atimoon Dr...... Mo...... Dear Sir.—1 note in your is-iie of Maclean. K.C.. Only a few $1.00 Blouses now on hand. ihe 17th in^t.. under the headiiitt of ______»:/. "trimmed or untrimmed, all at Half Price. •MainKtiy Island." a sialcmem hy the i'ininliff and upon Counsel for the ! Large Stock of White Canvas Shoes for Ladies and Children. Kcevc Mutter which is a very drawn- maintiff and the Defendants conscnl- (h: out affair and docs not have much '"rii'i's'^Court doth order that upon the MISS BARON Ix'urinK on the aeliial facts. Maple Bay ; In one part Kcevc Mutter -tates .’iiT.JSm'aS S Sp".V.” I on the old Townrite tor «lei that the late Mr, Maintniy made use lion to be awarded upon arbitration ire<|ucntly of the road in existence from tl2S per lot across the Swallowficld farm. This road, from the farm buildings to feet Maiituuy Island, was never seen hy Cigar Stand Are You Going To I Mr. MainRuy. as this was a private thereon‘marked road made hy Mr. M. Howe after Mr. -'•* and the Rel: or effectively closin roads, ways or trai Its The Old Country? MaioRuy's death. other public I.H.WIiittome&Co. Uv courtesy of the former owners .... ihrcniRti or o ' tmiTco of ylualiowlield farm. Mr. M made use of_a hridle path alo,along the SteanaUp. Meeping Cw and Hotel DUNCAN. B. C. ridRC from the fuim ..u...... huildinRS to i Barber ’s Shop island when the river was > hi Accident and Baggage Inauiance. REAL ESTATE AGENTS hut, for vehicular trallic. 1he always used the route throuRh •»the Indian Watch This Space Faulds Rnancial and Travel Bureau, Ltd. purchased Swallowfiehl farm, Reeve r."iK'‘Suy- lIuTd f^W'^m Subscribe for TRAVEL SPECIALISTS on account of which he THE LEADER ' 626 Haetinga 8t W. 'vaneoneer. B. C. paid a small deposit. He then tried ‘'"."•^■'‘'/^',][”*ordercd that the said the private road made hy Mr. (lulumenl or Declarationucciaraiiou shall f-pro- Yew Hema Paper. lull was warned off the prop- vide that all the said roads are to lie then offered the island to Clifton for the sum of SIO.OW. Cuplalti Clifton consulted me on the sul jccl .and I advised him to offer ... :iy_timc_thctime il.. ENGLISH BICYCLES quirc'ihv Relator to ... refused. •■F" a! the expense of ...... e Relator,... . -the We have just received a , ...... Reeve.. ..imierMutte repeatedly tried - fondant Clifton howeverer having Jthe I force a Rarelled road throiiRli tmall consignment of 1919 Eng I farm, hm the council turned it down each lime. Iml. to he certain ot tlicir It ,s‘^fun"her‘’pr’orided'that the said lish Cycles, Ladies and Gent's uromid. the council appointed a com Models. mittee to inspect and report on same. Maple Bay Aquatic Sports This report, which can he seen at the Municipal cliamher-. was to the effect PRICE $65.00 hat the only feasible way was l>y have the right to ‘lock saidsaid' gates.pates. . .01 b. Md md« *. .««dc» oi 01. M.pl. B., A9».«c Club U We can only obtain one ''1*^1918 Mr. Mutter was appointed It is further provnovided that the said eeve and, hv way of foremR matters Judgment or .Dcclaiclaralion sshall shipment this season, so do not to an is-ue. the deputy minister of that each party to ' miss this chance. public works was rci|uv»ted to have Ihi" i'cimrshall wn costs. MAPLE BAY, Thursday, JULY 31st., 1919 By the Court, Cwycr. assistant public works cn«m- "B. H. Tyrwhitt PUmley & RitcMe, Ltd. ocr wa- sent up to invcstiRate and. finally, made a very thoroiuth report. Agents for Maiiey Bicycles ^ Tauli. and H. J. Ruscombe Poole. Hon. Secretary. ell View Street. Victoria. B. C. prim attached. SEAL. H«.dic.ppers-MiS*;:”^'wSrJd' D a "X" ’ "" Tteket^lMr^Ke^nerD^^^^ M.LA. To . Tomumd). should Launches will leave Scholey ""i "wa« then asked, nn behalf of Cap tain Clifton, if 1 wmilil rim«ent to ex- Bros.' wharf at 10 a.m. sharp, ’ L..d,o. for Cottonwood Creek, Fare, 2nd°pr1””v»Iue $2.00. MEN’S non-members. Kcntlcmen. 50c: ««Id ladies bring baskets. 2nd prize, value $2.00. 2nd prize, value $2.00. telephone and he consented to tiu- (not exceeding 14 years). rauuemenl on hr« own rcsponsihil- i Single ScullsScull*. Boy* j^e Swimming. Boy* (not exceefing 14 years). 50 ■ without conMiliing Ins eopneil. It is a well known Kiel ihal N..rlli I t)r«*e! Real F.state and Insurance Agents' SHIRT Cowicli.-iii ha- eii;u-I.d .T bylaw to the l Single Scnll*. Ladi» I effect that no road slial! he made un IT. H. M.»b.,B less three |iarlie» arc hcncfittc.l a'ix.'i.ssi. ' Tlir road to he expropriated AUTO EXPRESS right thrnuch the farm buildtnes T.-rS'.' “ '■ ■“ All Kinds of Express Work. 2nd prize,pri value $2.00 (H. F. Prevost). ■ idaees the house on the road, thus 2nd prize, value $200. • • all privacy. It also Fnmltnre Removing. Light Htnling SPECIALS Ithri...^.. the centre of a ten-acrc Prompt Attention. B Canoe Race, kneeling In the bow with peddle. 2nd prize, value $2-00. 'ami cuts the dyke Rcssonable Charges. 1st prize, value $3!00. 9 Canoe Race. kneeUim to bow iwing hands only. This week we are offering Sixteen I undc I Major 1st prize, value $3-00- Doxen Men's NeRliRCc Shirts, owner, some with Soft Collars and some ■is such ...... as 0 Upset Canoe tocfc ” uoo, without, at prices which would V. why should he t C.H. ARMOUR 1st prize, value $3.00. 2nd prize, value $2.00. liic compensationlensation hihimself,...... im prevail before the war. Telephone 108 21 Greased Pole. Sizes 14 to 17 ‘ “‘s '?s'' 2nd pn**e. value $2.00(Duncan's Cash Grocery) At $1.10. $1.35 and $1.50 2nd prize^'l^u^ $2.00 (Powet & Chrisim A Good Invcsimeni is to buy from three to half a dozen. Condldont AUTO AND MAIL " No race will start unless there three entries. Ehtrance free to all elasres. or before Monday. July 28th. space. 1 think should be published.— FdUtries must be in hand of Secretary on r«n per cent DlKOUBt on all STAGE • ..•Poet entrances can be made for swimming, diving, greased pole, and lilting in boats. ■ by a statement of actual H.P. goKbwa to returned men „ w. bevan . 1 Cowichan Lake and Dnn^ ■ Conditions of Motor Boat Races: —Entries St be accompanied by a statement of actual n.r. *^^luring 1919. Every Monday. _ ^Mday. Thors- • per ecm, or over having been made, boat will be disqualified. |n,.,ic,n. B. C, July 22M. 1915. | and known speed of boat- An error of five The Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry, and their decision on any question that Tl.. .fibll b. bi.db,g „d b..l. Tb. .0.™. «dl b. d..." J' Arrive Cowichs ’n Lake-^30 p.m, He Secretary. Powel& Christmas Pare one way, $2.00 W. J. FOURIER. Men’* Oatfitten Boya ’ Outfitter* Cowichan Lake.

Replace Yeur Ceeking Utensils ^ Special All This Week QUss Thniblers, regular $1-45. (or - With Wear-Ever Aluminum '

Alun..™.. S.r.«b, S.«b. .. »>* U.™. »■ ”. Aluminum Double Boilers, at ...... “J J*'" M minum Preserving Kettles ______-...... -...... _.A4.95. $5.40 and $6.60 A Pure Brape Jam Aluminum Tea Kettles. . Mt. 90c, »1.20,»1.20.»dB.25 Aluminum Lipped Sauce Pans, Welch's Gnpetode. per tto - Alonibom Fr, PdC. B.cd P«c. Kc FI.ic,. 5,..™,.. Nice for your table or picnic parly. C»ke Turners, and rercola.ind Coffee Pols.

Kirtcham ’s Orocerteria MAPLE BAY PHONE 203 Y. S. R. Kirkham, Proprietor. DUNCAN PHONE 48