VOL. XVIII.. I8th YEAR. No. 1 DUNCAN. B. C.. THURSDAY, JANUARY Sth. 192Z Subicription $2.00 Yearly in Ad»iac»

BOARDWntADE CITY COUNCIL . NORTH COWICHAN AFFAIRS FIRE IN DUNCAN FROMGRMETOGAY Varthtr Inquiries Cooeeming Tsls> No Plcbtscttt -Report On Resident Badly Burned — Children Dttncan Firemen Provide Merry Eo* Power Plant Doingt Retcue4 From Upper Rooms tertximnent At Annual Ball phone Rebstes and Bay Wharf Only Nine Chemahms Residents Attend Special The festive season had a bad influ* Mayor Pitt. Aldermen Prevosl Mr, C. G. Thornton was badly Though just four hours previous to cace at the attendance at the council Smythe and Whidden attended the burned and is lying at Duncan hos ­ the commencement of their annual meeting of Duncan Board of Trade at' council meeting held on Tuesday night pital and Mrs. Thornton, her little ball on Monday evening the Duncan -the Agricultural office last Wednesday in Duncan. Although a petition re­ Meeting-Facts Concerning Consolidation daughter. Pamela, and Gwen Owen Volunteer Fire Department were evening. A bare quorum comprised questing a plebiscite on consolidation had narrow escapes from death wlun fighting one of the most -erious fires Ur. Hugh Savage, president, Messrs. has been in circulation in the city it fire broke out in the rooms occupied that has occurred in Dunean for some H. F. Prevost, J. M. Campbell, H. W, was not presented to the council. Whether due to complete satisfac ­ and there were reasons to hope that by Mr", ami Mrs. Thornton above time past, their reputation as tnconi- Fox and £. W. Neel. The council submitted a report to tion or merely to apathy it it hard to iiicy would have the school rcclassed the Cowichan Garage, corner of Is- [larabie host- was in no way affected. as a superior one with first year high land Highway and Covemm« m -trecl. l*ut wa*. if pos-ible. enhanced. Mr. Neel outlined corresnondcnce the ratepayers which will be found tell but only nine ratepayers from with the/Hon. Frank Carvell. chair­ in the correimondeocc columns of this school w'ork. Duncan, on Monday evening la-t. .At the scene of the fire they had Chemainus district attended the an­ man, B^rd of Railway Commission ­ issue. Mr. H. R. Garrard, city elec­ 1'hry had doubts as to continuing It appears that cual oil wu- being proved their worth as untiring work­ ers, con^rning the rebate on telephone trician. also submitted a report. nual meeting called by the North Chemainus three room schuol used to ignite the kitchen -tove and ers at all times to protect residents rates sought by the council. This has Accounts totalling $S,008.5i. includ- Cowichan council on Tuesday even- owing to the drop in attendance, but an explosion resulted. Mr. and Mrs. threatened by that dread menace, fire. already been reported in the press. $3,477.71 school board expenses. inn at Chemainus court house. Tbere the Hon. Dr. McLean, mini-tcr of Thornton were in the kitchen, fmm Later they shf>w*ed that they could be It was decided to request the B. C. were passed for payment. Permission w'ere also ten ratepayers from the education, had just notified them of which an outer stair leads to the as successful in entertaining those Telephone Company to make a state- was granted the Cowichan Merchants, south,end of the municipality. hi> willingness to continue the school ground. Mr. 1’hormon was smoth­ whom they .-erveil. tnent concerning the situation. It was Ltd., to install a stationary awning. Mr. H. K. Smiley wa-. voted to the as at present. ered in flames from the waist down The floor of the .Agricultural hall also resolved to bring- the matter to The receipt of $353.9$, being the ciw s chair am! had no trouble in keeping The problem at Westholme was a and da*hed down the •.♦air in rtdl in wa- in splendid condition and tm* the attention of Hon. W. L. Macken­ ihare of government liquor profits, the decorum of the meeting. Reeve difficult one. Parents objected to the snow. Mrs. Thornton was thrown tlirec hundred dancer- made a hrighi zie King, premier of Canada. was reported. Paitsou. Clr. Ashby and Mr. W. M. >rnd their children to Duncan owing to the door ami went to her husband’s pictiiri of colour with shaded light- Nothing further has been heard of The council endorsed Dwyer, of the school board, were the to the long distance. A solution was assislanee. Acce-s to the front of and red and white -treamer- overhead. the Cowichan Bay wharf contract ti council ’s resolution asking the pro- official representatives present. Clr. to liuul the children to Chemainus and the building wa- cm off by the flames. The symbols of the fireinen'a vol ­ was decided to write to the .successful vincbl government to set a>ide funds Riveii-Carnac was absent through an to do thi^ they had fitted up a room By this time hrli» was coming. Mr. untary profession were in evidence in tenderers for information. With an­ for testing dnir>* herds as often os injury to his knee. there, engaged a teacher and hu*. The R. H. Wh'dden hail turned in an the lengths of Im-e, ladder.- and axi- other session of parliament imminent, municipal councils desire and for The reeve, who was called upon bus ran empty for two weeks and, alarm and whir some helped to pot groiiped on the stage. the council was anxious not to have to systematizing the work of inspection first. d«‘iailr«l -onie of the main items this looked fi»oli-h. they withdrew it. out the flame- on Mr ’rhornton, The musk left nothing to Ik* tie- repeat the long expensive fight to have Mr. Garrard’s report was as follows: in the finaneiaj statement which he Westholme people wanted a school other- started to lave the children. sireil. Heaton ’s seven piece orchestra this appropriation re-voted. Power House and Plant gave us approximate, as they had not of their own and had requested that There was delay in securing la«!ders winning more ren«Avn a-- the star With the Chemainus branch min- "The plant and machinery is in good been verified by the auditor. the incomplete hall there be used. hut two young fellows behaved dance imi«>ic performer^. Two brown­ Dtes came a resolution in which the order. In November last a flaw devel­ ■The receipts for the year were \\'hile the hoard had something to d<> -plcmlidly. ie-. with Mr. Heaton directing the branch endorses the resolution of citi­ oped in one of the valve guide hous­ $67,218.00 and total expenditure,urc, $64.$64.- with this the education department Emmett Pl. Moonlight dances are always fa­ branch held that a separate body could new part ordered from the makers in Road expenditure was $22,052.00 as the matter. smashing the window', got into tlu vourites and during the evening sev­ function with better efficiency than the England. against $23,631.00 the previous year. This did not debar them from send­ room where the children were. Row­ eral of these were introduced, with present committee of Duncan Board of 'The night load varies from 85 to 90 School •xpenditurc was less than ing their children to be educated a'- land Tonihs. a member of the fire •Mr. K. Hawksfonl operating the -pot Trade, owing to the fact that the dis­ K.W., occasionally exceeding 90 for a estimated. ------Mainguy------Island road had the hoard was still wiling to give brigade, tmik the children from him light. Quite a number of new dre-sr« tance to Duncan proves too much of a short time, as compared with from 70 cost the ratepayers in all $7,500 or the them a conveyance to Chemainus. and passed them down to safety. made their fir-t appearance and added hardship to members from Chemainus. to 75 this time last year. equivalent of mills. Tax collec ­ Means 16,160 Extra Tax Potirler’s initi.alive afid hr.ivery cer­ not a little to the charm of tlie wear- The council decided to refer the "Ai the maximum that can he car­ tions were most satisfactory, repre­ Cost of education here compared tainly deserve puldic recognition. crs. matter to the quarterly meeting of the ried is 120 K.W.. it follows that Ahe senting 76J per cent., while 41.7 per favourably with all other districts in Child’s Presence of Mind The supper arrangement- were in board. This will be held on Wednes­ plant is now running folly 75 per cent, ceou of arrears had been got in. B. C. and so also did cost of tran— Pamela was taken out fir-t and it the hands of that connoi-sriir. Mr. F. day, February 1st next. The annual of its capacity. Their sinking fund was intact and portation. Mr. Dwyer laid before tlie was not realized that Gwen wa- with I.eylaml. who provided ;:ti rxctllcm general meeting has. in alt previous "The day load is also far higher and all invested in Victory bonds. meeting the demands of the teachers her. This little girl had read in her repast, with very little delay hetweru years, been held on this date, but at a of longer duration than it has hitherto While he could not say accurately for increased salaries and while ex- “Book of Knowledge” that she should the different sittings. r»i wfiich there recent quarterly meeting it was decid­ b< ing the door leading tf» the kkcheii -on. fire chief: C. Gra--iv. as-i-tani No reply has been received from been made inside the city limits; five taking office was now wiped off and phase of the work very closely and and -o. with tbe wiml 'W sma-he.I. th* fire chief: H, W Diekb-. -ecreiarv. Board of Trade concemiog new tran-^formers have been installed, thev had increased the valuation of considercil it a succc>s as did also room was full of den-c -moke. and W. Talb-*t. W McNu-b d. U. 1*. local C N. R. conditions and propos ­ showing a marked improvement in their plant, by new machinery, after t!ie department. He wa- convinced Both the children were uninimed. Ilt vw rih. R, Iturion. \\. I*'. Smith. als. V'ictoria Chamber of Commerce light and piAver where such installa- allowing $1,470.00 for depreciation, by that, if cons«>lidation was voted out Mrs. Thornton sustained no hurt be­ R. tomh.-. R. M. Whidden. V. Evan-. are still considering the hoard's com ­ lion-i have taken place: thirty-six new over $3.01)0. would be re­ It wriuld lilt an facing the necessity d«»wn and i- -iifferiiig con«idrrald\ pressed its deep regret at the passing in use five years or more. were, on tained for the hospital. ^ While in a of building five new schools at a very He served in Franc'- with the C irad of Mr. H. N. Claguc. chairman of the being re-inspected by the Dominion comparatively good position they had considerable outlay. They would also ^an artillery .and tmicli -ympatitv i RULE OFJHE ROAD public works committee, and extended government inspector, condemned. It many needs waiting attention. Having have to consider that Duncan might expri —id with him .itid hi- family in sympathy to his relatives. i.s interesting ti* note that in every case to retain graduate nurses, as com ­ not accept tht»se children who lived ihi- i-alainiry. .\ppointnicnts to HU the vacancy the meters that were condemned were pelled by the government, was quite close to the !>imcan schools and diil Mr I. Amlcrsoii. fire chief, was om Cowichan Takes To New Order of thus caused, and that due lo the resig- going slow. I expense. not need conveyance. This would in­ of town, but the deput> chief. Mr. C Going^FuIl Precautions uation from the corneil of the Rev. "These meters have since been over ­ Reeve I’aitson stated that, if re­ volve two additional schorth Cowichan ratepayers to bers preparing the Agricultnr.il hall len was snortly leaving the district for ty-three new services have been con ­ Very full precaution- wer» taken by such a large proportion as half. Their seek to abrogate the agreement with for tlieir annual ball and the usual Saanich, the council, by resolution, nected up during the year. the authoritte- and re-ident- in gen­ municipality was in the peculiar po; Duncan and set up separate schools. fire truck being under rej»air. tln-'-i placed on record its appreciation of his Fuel and Lubricatmg Otis eral appear to be fully alive t«» the sition of having two hospitals seek­ in reply to a <|Uei.tion Mr. Dwyer was some delay in getting all the ap membership during many years past. "Three tank cars' of fuel oil have ♦ hangeii order of their gi-ing. Expressions of appreciation of h's been consumed during the year. At ing aid. one being outside the muni­ stated that Duncan, if it so wished, paratns im the »ci-ne. Mr H. C. Mann, district engineer. work with the board, regret at his de­ the present date there is approximately cipality. could also refuse to allow High school Lott Their All parture. and ^ood wishes for his suc­ 2.500 gallons on hand from the last Comments had been made on the pupils into their scIhkjI. thus compel­ Soon after five o'clock the flame- Ma« respon-ible i>-r the di-tfibution of nniici> issued by the goverriment cess. were voiced by those present, tank. The first tank car obtained expense of a road superintendent last ling North Cowichan tn build one for were under control. Mr. ami Mr« February Iasi cost lOc per gallon at year. He had found on examination themselves. Consolidation was a mat­ Thornton lo-l all their furniture and and. with the co-operation »»t the the refinery. By the time the next car that the present superintendent was ter pressed by North Cowichan origin- possession-. They were not in^uriil municipal and city road and street det»artinen!i. the vvlnde ordered the price had dropped to costing less than in 1920. ally. The city bad not sought it. Mr. Thornioii i- employed by Dun. an city 1- well pla-tered with signs in HAPPY ^NGSTERS 12j.m Wtween expenditures in Chemainus to accept their children, the latter ihcrr. Mr. A. D. Macey pot -ome . t and drivers to go slowly Entertainment $178.00 up for a unk car from loco. last ye.ir with 1920 the reeve said he could charge what they pleased Cit bis helongings out damaged. Thej 'ri e silent pidieenum. wqh its nd warring*. al the iiiier-eciinti of Craig A happy, merry crowd of over sixty "The plant takes about one barrel could not give this as in 1920 the^' had ratepayers might put in a hoard wit i are in-ured. Mr. Stanley Mawle b*-t children, pupils of Miss L. Monk. of lubricating oil a munth. no records. Even the loan of exalted idca> and wry extravagant the whole of hi*. They were not in­ and Statiiqi street- in Dun.an i- per- or a hoard which would starve the Duncan, danced, played games, and "The pump house used to shelter some years ago could not be accountt H sured. This t> an additional mi-for ­ hap- the most iioticealde -ign. but schools. The municipality would have flagmen, who are very much :d v-*. art* sang to tbeir hearts’ content on Thurs­ the auxiliary pumping plant for water for from the records. tune as he broke his arm cr.anking a ______...A«t nn#lntl ..I,.,-- no representative lo look after tlieir day evening of last week in St. John’s service, has been improved and an elec Due credit was given Constable car recently. posted at the White bridge. Mi. Ma*n- ‘ interests. He hoped they would con ­ The damage to the binbhnc is cov- hall. Duncan, w*hen their teacher en^ trie beater installed, this having been Beard, not only for his work as an corn* ' near the i tld < nri**-itv -hi«p. Cowicl.an Lake corner. 1-land High- lertaincd them at her annual Christ found very necessary during cold, officer, but for the excellent work he sider the matter ih<*uchtfully before .Tcd by insurance. Tbe room- were mas party in their honour. weather." had accompIi^hcd as collector of recording their vote. saved from complete destruction by an way and the Majile |’.ay ro;»d corner. taxes. With regard to the permanent Through a resolution pas-cd at the xcelleiit pressure of water iHrocieil be on diit.i tor a The majority of the pupils were ac­ The live men will FIRESIDE V. FROST staff, from investigations the reeve last school trustees' convention they thing ha- gone companied by tbeir parents and friends by the -kill and labour of Duncan’ 'l lni- far ivry had made, he found that their empl«»j- hoped to do away with school bound* voUimeer firefighter-. ?ome y ars ag. < »cca-ion.ally a c:ir and some one hundred and twenty along '...... Cold Weather Keeps Many ecs were getting apprentice salaries aries such a- at pre-eni exist. If the wander- over inio tbe idd groove but made it necessary for three sittings the rear iml of this Imibling. then the Most Enjoyable Event government concurs Chemainus would l-laml Motor Work-, was destroyed the driver \* -pcedily mm—ted .-n at the sumptuous supper, of which compared with the average paid else be able to form itself intti a cnnsoli- hy fire. Repair- will lie effected ini- m-ariiig one of ibe-e flajinen. Mrs. Stock and Mrs. Fletcher were The pre‘-cut cold weather has where. Clr. .Ashby outlined conditions on dazed district. Wi:h tbe e\i-C--e of carefnlne-- it convenors. brought skating joys and water sys­ mediately. thc'r taking office and of the burdens Me-srs. Trenholm and Dodds pro- Suggestion- by eif.rens have b«eii will -oon be a- natural to driie on the Games of every description were tems’ sorrows tn many. Its ills do they had lo meet with which the poseil .and seconded \otes of ih.anks made to The Leader that a hydrant right .as on the left. Con-iant vigil played. Mesdames E. W. Neel. W. T. not end there. From the di-appoint- present council had not created. The to tlic speakers and intimated their should hr provided H this point, and ance and -b»uer -peed- will be neci*»- Corbishley. and J.G. Somerville, look ­ ing attendance at the dance ami bridge only increase they had made was one agreement with tliom in everything. that reel* of ho-e should be ket»t at f.»r -oii;e timi to come. Of thi- ing after this_partIts pan of the programme. drive held under the auspice- of the La­ mill for roads. He took credit lor h?r. Dodd- considered the increase various parts of tbe city ready I'o- .all ’wbo ii-e the Toad- -boiild Continue whole affair was an impromptu dies’ Guild of St. Peter’s. Quaniichan. putting on the unpopular lax. the poll askeil for hv the teachers as too to l.ake notice. one. and during the evening eight mu­ in St. John’s hall. Duncan, on Wednes­ in-tam use. tax. but he was satisfied it hit no one great. He thought that if the starting sical items were given by the chtldrem day evening of last week, it was appar ­ who should not have hern hit. Tlvy salary was increased by $100 it would JOYSOP SKATING The toy hand gave "Sleighing Bells, ent that people preferred their own CREAMERY DIRECTORATE got money from those who paid no with a chorus bv the singing classes warm firesides to journeying t.ut on a be sufficient. taxes hut enjoyed the privileges pro­ and Gladys Kirkham at the piano. A Fickle Weather Cheats Many At Holi­ PouUryman Appointed When Mr. A. frosty night. vided by the ratepayers. YULETIDE PARTY However, those who were prc>ent day Time—Hockey Christmas carol. “King Christmas.’* With regard to prohahU* incomes C. Johnston Resigns spent a very pleasant evening. There was given by the singing cla.ss. who from liquor source> and the motor receive their Ic.ssons at Miss Monk's were five tables of bridge in progress, Santa Claus Speaks Two Languagss Sk.ittng was again indulged in la-t tax. he consiilrrcd it would he fooli-h At the f'r-l meiliiig |hi- year'- residence, while the preparatoiy and Mrs. Martin’s nrcbe>tra provided —St Edward's Entertainment week .and if it b.ad not been for lb. lo bank on them, ’rhry had no guar­ board of the C'^vvcb.an Creamery a-- the mu.sic for the more energetic who iirforiunate arrival of a slight fall of ciasses.with pupils from Buena Vista antee iltat there wi>uld In* any liquor soeiaiion. on Thur-da\ of l.i-t vveek. Heights and the townsite. gave "Good The annual Christmas tree and en- „now on Saturday evening, the hob- preferred dancing. profits two years hence. Mr. A C. John-ton'- re-ignati -n from .A delicious supper wa> provided and tertainmem held by the ladies of St. d:iy week end would have ticeii a tb*ng King .Arthur rules the land.” He was pleaseil that they had wound the board'of director- wa- :u;ceptvd, served by members of the guild. Mrs. IMward's church, in the Cowichan of jov for ibo-e wh.'. at «>lher time Ida Lamont was heard in a .solo. up the year free from debt. Dealing He li.a- -erved •»n the board for two E W. Carr Hilton and Mrs. F. C. iui U.mien’s Institute rooms. Duncan, on ■ skate only at night "Mother Mine." and the tiny tots of with increase of indemnity for tbe vear- . . Thursday evening of last week, will Hi*'\ever. on Friday atternoim. the first class pave two short songs. Thurn were in charge of the general councillors Clr. .AAby stateil that he ’ Cttpt.ain (». G Hunt, ot towichan arrangements. It is expected that the long be remeiiiberrd hy the young bockiv match was played on Sotmn. "Indian Lullaby ” and "Song of the considered they snould get at least Station, one of the ponltryntin'- nom- folk, who had a livily time of it with lake, between lh.at lake and Qtiam- Summer Wind.” sum of $30 will be cleared. their c.vpmses. The present sum •nees. wh*' volumaTily withdrew at the game* and pre-rnt< from Santa Claus icluan lake. With eight a -ide a m.-t A variation to the other items was granted did not cover these and. piildie meeting t>j poultrymen prior . last week’s picture at the off the huge, gaily ilccorated Christ­ tnergetic game rnsue*l. no one wa- a mandolin solo. "Tlie Last Rose of "Dinty. ’ snnally. he favoured incrca-ing to the election of offioers for the onse. proved a very popular benehed. and tbr final score stood fi Summer.” by William Trenbolm. also Opera H< amount paid but not to any cxorli- mas tree. , Cr riniery. was atipointed to take Mr. show with all who remembered the It i- known that Santa Claus is the ail. to t!t'* satisfaction of everyone. a pupil of Miss Monk. A character itant figure. l.d, i-ton ’- place i»n the board. excellent acting of Wesley Bariy. the most gcnerou--hcarted old man in On Sunday and again .m Tue-day song. 'Just Like the World. ’ was given Several of the ratepayers present ' M-. J. X. F.\ans was re-eUvted presi­ ^ four girls dre-^sed as dolls, and star in “Go and Gel It.” This little this world, but it was an agreeable sur­ a match between Qnamichan Lake and dent and with Messrs E \V. Xeeb expressed themselves as favourable to South Cowichan wa- arranged hut did 'fony Hazett as a hoy doll. Kate La­ Irish "newsic” in San Francisco is increasing tbe indemnity. They were prise ti» the children to fimi that he vice president, and \\. Waldon will mont lead the singing in this item. a splendid example of grit and plucky could sneak both the English and not come off because of the wval!:cr satisfied with the work done b; form titc execniivc. .A- -p< cial super- The concluding piece was Mother endurance relieved by whimsical hum­ French languages, so that chldreii of conditions, though -everal enihnsiast- vi-ors of the variou- departments ot our of the true Irish variety. The council. boih nationalities could clearly under­ cleared a rink on Sunday. This was character song, "Muoung the Big School Affair* the Creamery Mr. W. A. Willett wa- scenes of his fights with rival newsboy used by quite a number on Monday Black Bear,” by five boys, dressed m Mr. W. M. Dwyer detailed at some stand his mcfsage to them. appointed over the butter departineni: gangs, his devotion to the dying was to for a practice game and for those who hunters’ costumes. All the singing length the work of the Consolidated .A very kind thought of his Mr J. K. K Hurncto feed department: mother and his sensational rescue of to St. .Ann’s prefer figure skating. classes joined in the chorus. /Each school boanl. of which he is chair­ •end toys and sweeU Capt O. (i. Hunt, egg department: his benefactor ’s "best girl” all com Bovs ’ schoed at ’Tzoulialcm. If a thaw sets in and irost should performer reflected great credit man. With regard to Chemainus af­ and Capl. R. E. Barkley. \ icloria of- bine to form a most interesting pic Daring the evening Mrs, H. P. Swan follow Somenos Lake should he good, the teacher. Miss Monk, who is to be fairs he considered tlie acquisition of ficc. and Mr. .A. Moran contributed several as the ice is very thick there. congratulated on the achievements of turc. The comedy also evoked shrieks the Clasgoxv properly was a valuable of merriment from the juvenile mem­ songs, which dcligteil both young and her many pupils. asset to the local school. It had cost During Deccmlter there were five bers of the audience who applauded old. A bountiful supper was served Thefts arc hecoming all too com ­ $575and the installation of a new fum births, live deaths, and no marriages mon an cvecurrence in Dunean. Mr Those who claim Portage la Prairie each "Punch of the Irish” loudly by the Ladies’ .Altar -ocicty, with Mrs, registered at the government office. acc cost $400. . , David Tail’s shoe store wa- broken in­ as their old borne were keenly mter- James Marsh, president, in charge. Duncan. For the year 1921 the vital Captain and Mrs. E. G. Williams, He repeated his appreciation of Mi-s to on Sattirday night. The thief en­ vsled in the defeat of the late premier, Tranficld’s *crvices and assured them statistics were 93 births. 38 dcatli-s ami Mr. Meighen, by Mr. Harry Leader. Quamichan lake, entertained some tered via a window. He secured fif­ that Duncan had not grabbed her ser­ Mrs. Duncan, Vancouver, is visiting 23 marriage- registered in the Cowich­ Mr. JesseBook. Duncan, was at school twenty guests at a dance on New teen cent.s in copper which Mr. Tail vices for themselves. The new prin­ her sister. Mrs. Peter Campbell. Sonic- an electoral di>trict. with the successful candidate and has Year’s eve. when 1922 was wclrnmed had not carried home with him. • cipal was a man of high attainments known him since he was five years old. in time-honoured fashion. THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAN, . R C. Thursday. January 5th, 1922. GENOA BAY CROFTON^DOINGS Two Steamers Coining Next Week~ Repairs and Extension Few Guns Bark Welcome — Sunday Shipments last wtek iiicliuted that School Party ‘I on the S T .and H. Cn. N... .18. which The usual custom of gun firing to lo«>k on a load of 5fW.'»00 feel of clear herald in the Sew Year was not ob ­ III HATS HALF PHICE pom AND MAanuAii lunihrr for Tacoma. The ^ Toimiini served this year with the same en- Mani. to load luniher for Au.stralia, thu>ia'm. Only a very shot.s were and the s s. HartwiK>d, to load lum> tired to celebrate the dawn of 1922. THE 'DETnR VHLK" SOME ber for San Pedro, are expected to ar­ I Last Wednesday a party was given T»o only. Evening nies^ in black georgette and white erepe rive ahoiit .lantiary 8th. Theywill he to the Sunday 8cho| re-opened on Tuesday with •All impromptu programme was -75p to $1.75 good attendance. Miss Wollaston JANUARY —--$1.00 up entertainment of th. ----$1.00 —----85r

SiuiluerMr. an.VNul.'c' w’: sIT f„"’cXtin"'^"'’‘‘' 20% off all Fancy Work. lenee. formerly of nunr.-m. wlu» left 1 'l l, o ' r* i> p^rt^r uiih hi< W»l Ilre,.;s Goods, in oil pretty ohades, at------,i.uu$1.00SPECIALS m.,„th. a.;,, lately Wen M.l.sti-1 bM’ wiSSo^o.^^^ liS merriment and noise termin ­ after being cio-.ed down b>r theClinst- ated abnnt 10 o ’clock and the time mas iioliday>. Kveryone feels bene- » v.rz:f FOOTWEAR DEPARTMENT pa-srd all too quickly for thetired hut Infant’.-! White Coat, slightly .soiled, regular $5,75, for . ?2.75 tiled by the few davx recreati.»n. happyclnblrcn. Mr- t'l K. Klliott. Mi-« (ilady- and Wool Scapes, p^lar $1J25, for 7V Boy.' All Lmthcr Boots, William..' make, sites 1 to BJ/,. .Mr. H. Charterami Mr. Urucc Dyke Mr. Fr<-d LUioU have returned to i^guiar $4.50. January price, pair . . „ ____ _ have hoth been e.xtrrtiiely lucky’ in $3.4.5 their l»**ine in X’irtoria .after -pt-nding Children’s and L.idle.s’ Wool Capes, for only ...... 50f «Iuck sliooimg during theholiday-. the Cbn-imas holiday- here. Mr. I.e— Siiteen Under.-kirt.s regular $2.25, for ...... _ $1.00 YoutK.s', as above, sites 11 to 13’A, rvgular $3M Mrs. O. \\. Dunne and Betty wi-re lie Bickle and Mr. Douglas Wallis. Moire Under.skirt.s regular $3.25, for . . $2.25 January price, pair______,f Vi'-i ri.“"'.,.nt"'- hr w !l.' "rrk lo .ce the paiitn. $2.95 Ladic.-’ Middie-s regular up to $4.50,for ...... SI.OO (rirmU h'. rl '.lurim: tlu- bnli.laVs,' Mi.s • I■|,vlli. lilli.... and Mr. Tp.uel.i.... V" Big Rtxlueliim on nil Whitewear and Underwear. Boy,.' Box Calf Boots. Leckie's BEst, sites 1 to 6y„ January price, pair ______.'l.OO off nil House Dresses. $4.75 I'ooi and family. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Maiiield amt Bungalow Aprons, regular $1.26, for ...... $1.00 Master KdmumI Hyde Parker .. Men’s Tan Grain Knockabout Boots, soles sewn nml rivet- little -on. Howard, spent a few »lav Cotton Nightgowns, n-gulnr $2.50, for ...... l.-r..,' •» home fn»m Lonsdale's school. Sliawni- . $2.eo ted, regular $G.00, January price, pair ...... will. Mr. and Mrs l••r.•d Miss I'r"' Regular $2.25, for ...... $4.45 .>;..pliia H..rt..n. ..f Cluin.ai.m-. s|unl oc. on.|.an,rd his falhcr lo $1.75 Pink and White Cotton Knickers, regular 85e, for ^.^^days „i.i. her sis.rr. Mr-. E. - K'^^yirail^lSr's .....6.5c JIcn’s Heavy Mennonite Leather Work Boots, Williams’, Corset Covers, from ...... 2.5f sixes 6 to 10, regular $6.00, January price, pair__ _ $4.50 ! Melville were al-o visitors to White Under.-kirt-. regular $3.75, far _ . . Muring the week. $3.00 j .Mr. and Mr-. K. Nimmo and family Kiddie’s White Cotton Nightgowns, regular $1.10, for 65f Men’s Dress Boots, block and tan calf, regular to $0.00, January price, pair ______COWICHAN LAKE spent the Xew Year with relatives in TERMS OF SALE—STRICTLY CASH. $6.00 I..adysmith. Mis- T)yke and Mi-s Klsic Conditions In Lumber Industry— I’ofdey returned to Cobble Hill on Comings and Goings Ladies’ Black and Tan Kid Oxford.s, with mediuhi or low Momiue. Miss Dorothy Dunne s]ienl heels, regular $6.00, January price, pair...... Mr. C. Boyd has gone Fa-t to ar­ the Christmas lioHdays with her $4.25 parents. range about logging at ibe upper end of Cowichan I.akc. laodies ’ Williams’ Kibble Leather Tan Boots, all sixes, January price, pair...... The new wharf at Crofton is nearly $3.75 citlllpleted. 'ritey expeci to start load ­ cowimlAY Miss Baron ing -otm- lime in the Xew Year. blisses’, as above, Hrnimitigsen's camp are >hipping Distinguished Throng Gathers To Do PHONE 282 January price, pair______$3.45 their own booms. Honour To Celebrity Con-iderabte hemlock has been You can't go wrong in the New Year if you KEEP TO THE BIGHT. shipped during the la-l few day.s. On the evening «*f Boxing Day. over Miss Lockwood is sta3*ing with Mrs. fitriy friends of Oeuerat W ilcuma par­ Bolt in \ ictoria. ticipated in one of the most enj«iyal>lc .\ danee was giwn by Mr. Sam •f many of the fancy. ilress dance!!...... Handra ami .Mr. .1. Palmer at the i everr givengive at lii< -tately. country. seal Riverside Inn on Boxing Day. .\boiil The...... genial*•'- *ho-t. in the ilre-< nnipirtn—• POWEL AND MACMILLAN forty Were present and a iiio-t enjoy ­ of a general of the first French re­ Men’s and Boy.. ’ Outfltters. Men’s, Women ’s and Children’s Footwear. able evening was spent. Very nice public. greeted his guests with a refreshments were svrved. Music was. warmth which had lo-t nothing in .supplietl by Mr-. Scludey. piano: Mr. -pite of his noticeably advancing F. K. Scholey. violin: Mr-. McColl. y«-ars. Mr. Deardoii. Mr. Heed -upplieil the, The eostiinie- were all pretty and hones. I original. Th«* dignity «.«f the 1K30 Mr Sam Handra ami Mr. .1. Palmer period was brought to mind when eniefta ne«l a few irieiuis at a card < tie ob«vrved a gentleman, most jut - part.v nn New 5‘e5if'- eve. ffctly .mired in the drv-s of that dav. GOOD BUY Mr. and Mr-!. .1 I'ar-on have re- peiiding maiden of that ]>eriod. \ memory of LUT Chri-!tni:i- with Dr, and Mr-. St»»ker. igay Barcelona wa- conjured up hv n A never-failing stream. Small house and other out-buildings. Mi-- Marcofi and Mr. \ . C. Scholey gracefttl Simni-h «lancer. nn«l ihr; Price, $20,000.00. Easy terms arranged. sp«-ni a few «l.ny- with Mr-. Sehfdey. ' c-*Mer regions were well repre-etit-d Mr. and Mr-. I„ Srh.dry enter-[by an l\-e no break in the chain of l.y the nir ctor. merry harmony. Mr. Johnny W all er Full and accurate information on travel to any part of the world Marine RaUway. Machine Shop. Ex|ierimen!.il .'-laiion. Sidney. B C was al-o nl»-erved g'dng almo-t a- gladly furni.-hed. Launches and Scows Built and Overhauled. A .h..n till.,- au.. tlM- .l.ailiU liiu-1 Engines and Motor Cars Repaired and Overhauled. Two of ibe mo-i novel meir- cog. FRED. 0. FINN Wyandotte hen Xo. B-Ui2 occurreel. Contractors for House Building. Electric Lighting and Water Power Since tin- hen ha- hail -fi much to do tumes were "Baihrofini Sandy" and General Railway, Steamship and Tourist Agent Installations. Rick-haw Boy." both perfect in every with the pr«-e!it high produclion in 902 Government St. (Next P. 0.) Victoria, B. C. Launches for Hire or Chaner. our -tra*n of W hite Wyainlotle- now detail. .A beautifully dre'^ed young kept at tin- -tation. lu r name re«i-rve- lady -eenied t«» repreM-nt some rare a place in tin- "h;i’l of fame” of the .umim-r Imtterfly. \ Cbine-r lantern potilirv w-irbl. and Inr aebieveim-m -clieiiie wa- ilelightfiilly carritd out tnbi in -tore. by anoilier Ia«Iy. No IMtj wa- hatched May I-i. \ -ird ing eo«inme r$-prr-enie$l a 1917. ami laid h«-r lir-t egg October pr« tty Serl.iaii girl. Tin- "I'ish Ko$»t- THE FARMERS’ SUPPLY HOUSE man." a eb-ver cosiutiie. seeiiud to STOVE WOOD 30tb. l‘>17. heing 1R2 dav- old. Her Eiiginaa, Pumps, Tanks, Cidor Presses, Fanning Mills, Chums, Cream have -tepped out of "Mice in UUmlrr- DELIVEP.Y GUARANTEED PROMPTLY. 4.1, :..ar. 4.nakina a „.,ai ../-^i Fittinjra, Spimmotor Spray Pumps. Wheelbarrows, Bain Wagons, Leave Orders at Ogden's Shoe Store. Phone 267. ibe- Verity Plows, Harvest Tools, Wee MacGregor Drag Saws, Incubators and Brooders, Field and Poultry Fencing. FURNITURE REMOVING. HAULING OF ALL KINDS. "w wnv„ma fourtl.. At Ti.m- ..f layinu hvr firsl '' '• oi ’P’ar.’l .it .n.dn.uhl. )ust l., l..rr Q. T. MICHELU Hassey-Harris Implements and Blaehinery FREWING & ROBERTSON thing, but was eventually comforted Farm Tools and Hardware. Thai li. r i.nll. T, inlirril. d h.r hi-ali !’.v .hr„i,.l.-,l (iBurv. discvrnil.lc 610-612 PANDORA AVENUE VICTORIA, B. C proTluciiTB .lualiliv- was rvid.nccd l.y."’.;t'' "V"l”"='”'>;,>‘?'-‘‘c"cd room, PHONE 1392 their pr.i.luction. In 1919. Iwelee of I, The, am.iu. ilemna orcliestra her i.nllet. nave an av.rave nf J.i> Al nn.sie. I he mnrninK wa- eBBs. .he imiivi.h.al |m.-perily aiul happiness m the A'oininR year. hatched in 19J0. .me gave J88 vgg Hillaest LumDer Co.. Ltd and one gave . 24.i egg-, with iw<>, months to complete her year. Tlu- second year averages for her pulbl-! were al-o go.i«|. blit a- yet are not < DUNCAN complete. SPARIiS CO. B-162 wa- never ...... ly, She wa-, attending so -trictly to her bn-uie —, “The Electrical Shop” LUMBER MANUFACTURERS of egg production, that she li:>d no We are now carrying a fuU line of builders’ supplies. lime. It would seem that this char-; YY illard Thread Rubber Battcrio:. DINE OR TEA Dimensiem, Shiplap, Kiln-dried Flooring, V Joint, D. D. Finish, acler wa- also transmitted, for only ! three of her daughters have ever lo-t Repairs effected to all types of Hillwork, Hooldings, Shingles, Sash and Doors, Roofing and Building time because of broodiness. lighting and ignition batteries. Paper, Lath, Board, Nails, Brick, Lime and Cement, etc. .etc. Much has been -aid and written Magneto Magnets Energized. Redwood or White Pine Tanks from 600 gallons up. concerning the importance of the male Repair.- to Motors, Generators, in the flock from the standpoint of Coils, etc, _ TELEPHONES: high produclion. He does occupy an TOWN vaHD 76. 8AWMIU, 286 important place, but we are more and AT more convinced with the years that if we are to obtain high production, and lo hold it. that the trail must be in the blood of the dam as well as in that of the sire. C. OGDEN LEYLAND’S RESTAURANT STANDARD Mr. R. G. Harvey, formerly city en ­ gineer of Duncan, has been ap^mted BOOT REPAIRER W. DOBSON STEAM LAUNDRY branch manager of Herbert Morris, WHERE CLEANLINESS and QUALITT REIGN PAINTER -nd PAPBRHANOER Ltd., and is hereafter to reside in Scot ­ Woik Noatly and Piomptly DUNCAN land. although still retaining the Irish Ezeratod. PHONE 224 WaQpapcr and Olaso office in Bdfatt, where he has been Hatniil Gumatacd. Win Call, Pick Up, and manager for some years, in addition to Kaboniniag FhOIipZ Mmtaiy 8 o1m Attaehad. that at Glasgow, where be and Mrs. DeUrar Harvey are now lir^. He still keeps Nnt to TUtokeoa Omi% DUNCAN Tonr Weekly Waih in touch with Cowichan through The DUNCAN. Leader, and hopes to visit his friends P. O. Bes 121. PHONE 800 here again some day. Try a Leader Condensed Advertisement Thursday. January Sth, 1922, THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUKCAX, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C.

In Grand Forks. Walhachin, and a Fo.ir scientists arc eager to have both like to have it. FARM TOPICS number of Okanagan shipping centres, the l)ird. Mr. Pease, of Cambridge, .And Mr. A. H. Brain, of Birming­ the growers were signing the new wants it for Professor Punnell. the ham. wants to take the bird away fdr agreements which would greatly help head of the Mendelian school at the a radiograph to he made of its in­ *B«rry Growen Ifutt Act—Rc-orfanl the parent organization in financing univervity. Dr. Crew, an Edinburgh ternal economy. Mr. Chaplin, the cation Easential Thia Year and in other ways carrying on its scienii>-t. and Dr. Hoitellier. of the owner, will probably scn«l it to t*nc business. French Ministry of .Agriculture, wouhl or oilii-r oT the science schrmis. By W. M. Fleminir. The speaker pointed out tb.it in District ARriculturist California financing was made much caster, for when the union had a five- One year apo. the fruitgrowers were year contract with a grower the banks STOCKTAKING practically unorganized, and were fac­ were more ready to advance loans. ing rather serious marketing prob­ They knew that the association was lems. The Cowictian Fruit Growers' not a yearly affair, hut rather a per­ association came into being and ac­ manent institution organized for the TOWNSEND’S complished much to rcdlove the sitir bclierment of the imlu>try and in the ation. The directors, however, feel imercst' of the growers. FOR HIGH CLASS MILLINERY that this association should be re­ The idea w.is approved by the meet­ organized and are urging every fruit ing. judging by the hearty applatise grower to attend the • innual meet with which Mr. Barnes' addre-s was LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S WEAR ing next week. received. BARGAINS The criticism levelled at the exec BRITISH GOODS OUR SPECIALTY utive of the U. C Berry Growers ’ HERE'S A NEW ONE STATION STREET, DUNCAN. association shows that that organiza ­ PHONE 142, DUNCAN. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. tion has some problems to solve also. AT THE The winter months are best suited to Cowichan Poultrymen Have Not Yet organization work among the fruit Produced Laying Cocks gro^vers. Cow'ichan ought to be w'ell represented at the B. C. Fruit Grow­ Wonders will never cease. The ers' cf>nvention in Victoria on the 18th, London Daily Mail, of Dcccmhcr 9th 19th and 20th of this month. A year ago. a board of directors last, contains an article headed "The TEA liETTLE DANCE was appointed for the local organi­ Cock That Laid An Egg” and illus­ in the QUALITY STORE zation. They have carried almost the trated with the picture of the bird it­ whole load of management hut it is self. The story runs thus:— ODD FELLOWS* HALL, DUNCAN not fair to shift the burden on to their The cock bird which is reported to shoulders. The problem of re-organi­ lay "big brown eggs” apparently jus­ zation of the berry growers will re­ tified its fame almost at the last mo­ quire the thought and careful consid' ment of the National Utility Poultry We have just completed inventorv ’ and find that eration of every grower before the Show in the Royal Horticultural hall. best solution is found or the whole Vincent square, Westminster. S.W.. we have several lines on our shelves which are un ­ organization may be disrupted. where for three days it had hern a centre of the greatest interest and ex ­ TONIGHT suitable for our regular trade. These -ve have priced pectation. at a fraction of their normal value to ensure rapid .At 3 o'clock one of the show authori ­ 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. THE DAM FARMER ties took a warm brown egg from the selling. pen. Opinion is about equally di­ Good Floor, Good Muidc, Cow Subalizes Pocket Book and Also vided as to whether this egg was gen­ Farm Fertility uine. But there is no doubt th.ii it ADMISSION $1.00, Supper Included. was warm from the body and was too The stability of the dairy man. now big to have been placed through the recognised by both educators and H- wires of the fast-closed pen. uancirrs. is not only in hts regular THESE PRICES FOR CASH ONLY. output, hut in his diversified farming. Crown Brand Com Syrup. 2s, itgular 25e, per tin lOf He practises a rotation of crops not possible under any other system of Lily White Syrup, 2.*^, regular 23c, per tin lOf agriculture, and this, while insuring Blue Seal Mushroom Catsup, regular Sac, per bottle . 20f better yields and richer soils, is the COWICHAN’S PURE BRED CATTLE best known method of combating the Kitchen Bouquet, for Gravies and Flavouring, regular C0»', bottle. 30f now >crious plant pests that infest LibbyV Prepared Mu.stard, S oz.-*,, regular 20c, per jar io< 6elds where continual cropping followed. The dairy cow not only Prodaction Records Daring November As Supplied To Cowichan Stock Grogan ’s California Ripe Olives, regular 3Sc, per tin 20, stabilized the farmer’s pocket book, Van Camp’s Chili Sauce, 16 ozs., regular 35c, per bottle 20, but also his farm fertility. She is doing good work also Breeders’ Association Cooper ’s Bombay Chutney, regular 50c, |kt jar 23f balancing the see-saw of employment Ixical Home .Made Catsup, regular 20c, per bottle 10, Where the grain grower and the fruit grower only invite the hired man for The publication of these records for The blanks for December records Here’s another thing to rrnirinber. Dyson's T.P. Sauce, regular 25c, Jier bottle . , 15, November has been delayed owing to have now been sent out. They should In reporting animals that have just a few month.s of the year, the dairy Wo.stem Horseradish, S-oz. jant, regular 25c, per jar 10, cow stands ready every mortiing of breeders not sending in their details be returned .AT ONCE. The repu­ frcshencil, please give the age in years the year. in time. It is apparently unappreci­ tation of stockbreeders as business and days for all cows under five years Camo.sun Pickle.s 16-oz. jars, regular 30c. Special 20, ated by some that the publication of men is at stake. Moreover, one does old. rirst To Pan Dy.son ’s Pickles. 16-oz. jars, regular 30c, Special 20, When the war flung the workers of this list is most valuable to individual not usually look a gift horse in the The reason for this is that, particu­ the world to high places of fal-e stockbrecdcr> and to the agricultural mouth. larly with two and three year olds, ii Argood Picklc.s 16-or. jars, regular 25c. Special 10, industry it' Cow'ichan as a whole. Do it now! Keep doing it now all makes a Mg difference whether the pro'-perily, the farmers felt the ele­ Egg Noodles, similar to Macaroni, regular 15c, Special, 3 for 25, vation too. but they were the first to Please remember that your returns this New Year. May it be a Happy .iiiimal is just two or three or nearly come down to solid earth again. In should reach Mr. Fleming at the .Agri­ One for you. May your flocks and three ami four as the case may be. dostrial vi'orkers are still holding oi cultural office. Duncan, not later than herds increase and so swell this^health- Look the list over and see how the These are genuine bargains and represent a to the peaks and crags of high wages, the TENTH OF THE MONTH. ily growing list. ages now appear in some cases. but last year farm products on this RECORDS OP PRODUCTION DURING NOVEMBER, 1921. considerable saving. Wholesale prices are in most continent were li<|uidated over five billions of dollars. 4»ses nearly double the price we quote you. The farmers have not lost that pays Lbs. Total since milk milk amount suddenly without feeling hurt, Owner Ko. Age Name La^t hut being the first to fall, they will he fresh- in to test Date the first to regain foothold. While Yrs.-Days ciiinR Oct. date NEW ARRWALS THIS WEEK the city labourer still claims his dollar Finest Engli.«h Stilton Chre.-^?, per !!*. $i.r* per hour, the fartuer is back to twenty- JERSEYS five cents: be thinks this is why the Camembert Chee.^e, »g-lt». boxes. |>er box 50f 91 city unemploycvants to twenty-five cent». he and his Mrs. C. Doering . 14815 2 yrs. I'airhurn Rioter's Owls Lucy . ... 29 542 542 5.7 Nov. 22 Fre?ih Jack Cheese, per H*. Mt cow are on their feet, enjoying what- “ J. Bishop ___ 11599 2 yn. Violet's Melia Ann ■ -- ■ 249 559* 6785 6.4 Nov. Til Finest Dutch Edam Cheese, |rt H*. ^Ot s-ver oats they e.in reach! J. Bishop___ I2M3 2 yra. Rivcr>idc Frolic>ornc Pet —- 83 774 2148 5 1 Nov l(» But more stabilization yet i- re­ H. W. Bevan __ 1072S 2 yn. Happy Hollow Fox Kitty — 361 578 8861 6.2 Nov 24 quired of the dairyman before^ he H. \V. Bevan 13197 2 yrs. Happy Hollow Miss —— 23U 482 4490 6-6 Nov. 24 reaches comfortable equilibrium. H. 'V. Bevan ___ 13049 1 yrs. lUack Kid's Daughter ...... 93 6.10 196.1 5.8 Nov. 24 I’nder existing methods he produces W. Paterson 12196 2 yrs. I'ormontor ’s Victorine 257 494 5757 0 1 Nov. 9 alxnit twice as much milk in June as E. W. Hammond ...... 12032 yrs. Rioter’s Golden Lassie ------JV3 177 5502 6 2 Nov. 18 in November. When all his milk was E. W. Hammond ----- yrs. Donna of Cordonerte 7» 599 1461 56 Nov. 18 FREE DELIVERY SCHEDULE turned to butter and cheese, this dif­ W. A. Willett______13865 yrs. Oxford Kitty of Fauvic ...... 94 549 2005 5,6 Nov. 16 Townsite—Dally ference mattered little, but now cities .1. Gaisford ...... 14073 yrs. Hero’s Maiden ...... - 44 548 793 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are overbalancing the country dis­ E. W. Paitson ...... 13031 yrs. O.vford ’s Beauty ...... 314 376 5860 6.0 Nov. 24 Buena Vi.' and Fridays fresh milk, the problem is acute. A. & S. Matthews ...... 11917 Fan Oxford of Corficld...... 49 1074- 1669 5.1 Oct. >> Somcnos and District Wednesdays If the farmer sends enough milk to C. H. Townend_____ 13263 yrs. Violet's Foxy Raleigh 212 497 5921 5.9 Oct. 17 tcfwn in November, he will have a E. C. Hawkins______9053 yrs. Bevan's Pearl Tcssic..... 365 134 7762 5.9 Oct. 18 temporary surplus in May and June; if W. A. Willett _____ 10514 yrs. Fan Fuller’s 2nd.‘s Oxfoi 255 526 86.14 6.8 Nov. 16 be regulates his supply to fit these W. A. Willett ...... 10513 yrs, Mdia Violel 2nd ...... 99 759 2957 5.8 Nov. 16 JUDGE US BY THE WAY WE months, the city will be short in the Gaisford ______12306 yrs. Forlorn Maiden ...... 161 590 4894 45 (»ci. 2 fall. Hr must appeal to his cow for H. W. Bevan ______13614 yrs. Happy Hollow Tessie . 231 462 4549 57 N..V. 24 the solution, and suggest that her calf H. W. Bevan______13613 yrs. Happy Hollow Sarah — 211 555 5.107 0.4 Nov. 24 SERVE YOU be born in the fall so that she may H. W. Bevan ______14547 yrs. Happy Hnlhuv Rubv .... 22 065 605 4.9 Nov. 24 th<^n be in her highest stage of milk E. W. Paitson ...... 14881 yrs. Foxhall ’s Viola of S. C. . 256 579 7071 6.2 Nov. 24 production. E. W. Paitson _____ 11596 3-64 Culvennan Las.« . 23 621 621 5.0 Nov. 24 Second Preahening E. C. Corficld ______10962 3- 102 Corficld Interested Milly .... 53 1039 182.1 Nov. 8 When her lactation falls off in a few H. W. Bevan______13200 4 yr^ Happy Hollow Golden____ 299 545 677.1 5.0 Nov. 24 HARPER AND TANNER months' time, the spring grass will he A. & S. Matthews ..... 13203 4 yri M.idam Laiitana 4th_____ 265 1082* 11.12.1 4.5 Oci 2“> rising under her feet. She will re­ K. W. Paitson ...... J4880 4 yrs. Foxhall ’.- Glitter of S. C. .. 249 531 6501 (o Nov. 24 spond with a “second freshening.” to E. W. Pait-on ...... 12j93 4 yrs. Warrior ’s Rose Maid 2nd 365 450 10528 5.9 Oct. 10 QUALITY GROCERS meet the call for ice cream, and the Mrs. Bradley Dyne ..... 80% 4- 277 Girlie’s Golden Goblet .....- 45 889 1286 .I.tl Nov. 10 city will know no variation in its milk A. & S. Matthews ...... 10639 6 yrs. Oxford Ima Violet -...... 48 ltki5** 2753 5.2 Oct. 22 PHONE 228 FREE DELIVERY. DUNCAN, B. a bottle. W. A. Willett . 2S1321A Mat I'lashcs Poochic ____ _ 186 099 5339 5 1 Nov. 16 Such an arrangement will suit the G. H. Townend . 12763 Mat Brampton Lady Peer ------272 612 9048 5 9 Oct. 17 You can’t go wrong in the New Yiai if you KEEP TO THE RIGHT. cow very well. She will "dry oflT’ as E. C. Hawkins.-. 9544 Mat Madam Vic 3rd 270 531 7641 5 1 Oct. 18 the summer pasture dries off. She w*ill H. W. Bevan 9049 Mat Happy Hollow Kamak 270 510 7143 6 6 Nov. 24 need less attention while the harvest­ H. W. Bevan ...... 9127Mat Black -Kid _ 89 906 2860 5.8 Nov. 24 ing is on. she will he giving her leasi H. W. Bevan---- 12820 Mat Madam Vic 2nd ...... 23 935 935 4.6 N.n. 24 amount of milk during the fly season, Fraser Forrest - — 6934Mat Politick of Deerfield------241 715 7840 61 Nov. 4 which will he an advantage. It is much better for the calf, loo, HOLSTEINS who will get her first six months under K Evans & Son . 77204 1-310 GInriana Artis ...... 12 602* 602 KELWAY’S CAFE cover, become used to handling, get W. Flett 68650 2 yrs. Lady Maud Maxon ...... 206 855 6627 30 Oct. 14 more careful attention and regular N. Evans & Son — 57577 yrs. Tsussic Maud 3rd ...... -...... 365 418 12626 3.2 Oct. 19 Headquarters for Up-island Residents feeding, and will suffer no check when N. Evans & Son — 67401 yrs. Tsiissie Maud 4th ■ ■ - 86 2151* 3888 3.2 Oct. 19i Cars and Taxis to all parts of the City. going out on to spring grass. Also, it J. N. Evans & Son —- 73073 yrs. Edna Belle ...... 39 1000- 1287 ! A SPECIAL will be natural for her. two years .A. & S. Matthews 68442 yrs. Torrence Artis of Corficld . 172 1126- 67o9 3.2 Oct. ">■>, later, to have her calf in the fall. H. Bonsall ...... 72238 yrs. Tsu'.sic Princess 4th —...... 90 1280* 3992 32 Oct. 23, TABLE d’HOTE All this will tend to standardize the H. Bonsall ______80517 yrs. IVitssie Pet . 78 916* 2664 3.3 Oci. 23 DINNER FOR $1.00 business, the seasons, and the prices, W, J. S. Dry______68341 I yi^ Westholme Lassie____ 365 .555* I14I4 .1.5 Oct. 23 is scn'cd from 5.30 to S.30 p.m. in this so that the cost of a quart of milk W, J. S. Dry ______76563 2-175 \Ve'itlti»lme Princess Patricia . 44 I248« 1785 delightful rendczi'ous. would vary as little as that of a loaf J. N. Evans & Son__ 53789 3 yrs. Brooksby Isobel Choice 279 2077* 20727 .1.4 Oct 19 1109 Douglas Street, Victoria. of bread, and the farmer would he .A. & S. Matthews _____ 59513 3-221 \\ iinplc .Ahhekcrk Corficld .... 46 221O'* .1108 4.4 Oct. 22' able to esiimate his co«ts and hi^ W. Fletl______52887 4 yrs. .^pirra Belle 242 1.120* 14909 .14 Oct. 14 i “THE HOUSE THAT CHIMES WITH QUALITY." profits as accurately as the owner of W. Flett , 52888 4 yrs. Duchess of .Aldermerc...... 12 19(.2* 2007 any other business. J. N. Evans & Son ___ 82341 4 yrs. We-tholnie Canary Belle .. 15 1048* 1048 Wilson Bros. 58467 4 yrs. Tilda Dekol 177 848 6449 .1.1 Nt*». 6 J. N. Evans & Son__ 33311 7 yrs. Br«M)kshy Clemena Belle . 74 2110* 4327 3 0 Oct. W. J. S. Dry 35721 10 yrs. Westholme Belle . 238 1472* 15993 23: GROW^^MNG 3.2 Oct. PHONE 301 BOX 490 W. J. S. Dry ...... 40600 Mat. Westholme Beauty 227 141.1* 1.13Ti . 99 796 3019 5.7 Nov. 4 wherever he had approached growers Plans Figured Estimates Free in British Colombia they had given * Denotes cows milked three times a day. Where no deUils appear same did not come to hand. their approvaL •• Denotes cows milked four times a day. iU£ 0\. ,cHA.\ i^EAliER, DUNCAN, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C. ThnniUir. Jtnoiry !>•'. 1^'

^The toundadon of every aute ia the education of ita youth, ” said an eowkltai Ce«ter ancient Greek philoapphar; >. Those The Cowichan U#ad6r modems who h^ brond acm and no JM WHITE: An Appreciation CONOBN8BO ADVBRT18BMBINTS B«n tiuiix the Preet the PeoplPt children: thoee who Mve atreaity edu­ fiokt fiuniitani, cated their children; or those who are By B. LB M. ANDREW rending them elsewhere, ehould think For Sale. For Etchange. Wanted to l*ur A ckwgc e( toe m6«\timmaX ie mmi Vnmteed ^ influenet amt mbrited by chaw. To Let. Lett, Found. Work Wanted. where • Bm Nwaber h ngMi this over. SUuationa Vacant. 1 cent per word for each lieiMW Bere’^triol Truth her glorieue pre- Consolidation is a step forward. Its A little frail looking man: a few Jim’s power of description was re­ i*crtion. Minimum charge 25 cents per fn- To eneur • interti abolition is a step backward, as far as ■rtion if paid. for at time of ordcrfiig, or en Cooden —cd ______Ad« eepte draw, inches over five foot; battered black markable; I could see that “yaller 50 ecnit per insertion if net paid in sdvanca. BEFORE WEDNESDAY North Cowichan children are concern- shirt; still more battered black hat; a pup” cringing up the village street, ed. Given tune and patience, the prob­ cheerful ^in that warmed the heart- pelted with dirt by the children, lems of Westholrae and the north end and you 1nave Jim. Once you shrieked at by the klootchmcn from WANTED FOR SALE can yet be satiafactorily settled. Local beneath the battered hat that round. the doorways, as if it were a picture Am lnd«xnd«il P*pef. prtetnl *0(J pu^ LISTINGS OP IMPROVED PROI'ERTY litWd wr«klrm Tbur«>Ujr> at l>uueMt, B. consolidation has been cited all over wrinkled. parchment face, those bright in an unclouded crystal. Ctnad* Do we now wish to inform for sale. Leather fk Sevan. Dsnesn. now, I lip tbc rro: HUGH SAVAGE. tditor. ing and ignorant influences? and Insurance Agent, office: Cowichan Sta­ and reel by Hardy. London : hunting *a1 Y''nw'^at* W7 fect city taxation. He was a bom raconteur: and there? oughty rcbalde mechanic, pipe filter and Crufthcr. Ineubalors. ,\t Tborpe* Store. CAr^Knirr. can drive car. repair engine* aiwl "ALL IS ADVERTISING" though sliamc be it said, that night I was merciless that night. “But Imat*. n*eii to hor*c* and poultry, ex-service after night as the crackling log blazed the pup. Jim. what happened to the man. It. K. Ilobree. Pender Island. SPLIT FENCE PICKETS. SHAKES AN** Here are some thoughts from an ex- in front of my tent and Jim, his legs pup?" I said. cedar post*, chran. Apply C C. Powell. A P.MR GOOD CUT CL.\SS WISE DE- Glmora. Duncan P.O. change,, which are worth while.while, tucked under him. his hands on knec>i. Oh yes. the pup: well, just a little oiilcr*. al«o i>ort and •herry gla»«e*. Par- “We like to keep pounding awayai . on wizened little face poked forward, ways along the beach Jim saw a bald icul.-ir* and price to Old Curiosity Shup. the idea that advertising is not con­ i.azing iinbliiikingly into the fire, gave head up in a tree, so he lets fly and Duncan. Cowichan. Phone M F. Tlmr-flay. January 5iH. 1922. fined to the printed word ill n curious monotone of his inex- not from Imre- yalltT pup hurled himself upon the ticular* to Box 455. Leader office. done rooster*, nine month* old,___ reryrery 6nr DUNCAN ELECTIONS bint*, reared in free run. $5 each. .Apply from there it projects itself into the dom. WORK BY EN'GLiSII WOMAN .\S Col. Talbot. Ditnean P.O. Mayor Pitt lays down the l^hest daily correspondence. No. it was the very richness of his 1 wish my pen were .strong enough bou«e heh>. .^pl>ly to Mi«* Read. Duncan office in the of hit fellow ciuzeni “A good product or a good service story that sent us all to >lumhcrland. to describe the delirious j**y with in Duncan with a record which not is the root of all advertinng. N'o one can cat a Buszard's Christmas which that pup went to meet his HORSE. ABOUT ISiM l*OUNnS. WRITE Store, Ihincan. yet been surpassed in ita brief history. “An attractive office, courteoua cake three meals a day without feel­ Waterloo and what happened the full particular* to V. A. William*. Derr- salesmen: a telephone girl with a smile ing the effect: and imagine sitting next second when the bald head, who holme P. O.. nr phone J46 M. WHITE WYAXI>OTTk“COCKERELS^ A Mayor Miller's two yean of “marking few very fine bird*, $ month*, reared on tiroe" have been succeeded by three in her voice; letters well written and thrtnigh an opera like “Die Meistersin- happened to he not at a’l dead, seized OLD BO.X OR COOK STOVF:. GOOD unlimited ranee, suitable for breeding |*en years of an administration which could neatly typed—these are advertisements gers" every day for a month without him firmly from below with both rnnueh to heat boiler in wa«h house. l*hoiie II. W. Hall. Duncan. I>hone 175 R. not be spectacular, but which has just at surely as words painted on a fftllowing the beckoning finger of talon*. 105 V. How a martstrom of |iovvU and FLEMISH GIANT RABBITS. 8 MONTHS- steadily lifted the city from the rut in­ billboard or printed in newspapers. Nforpbeus! ADVERTISER WISHES TO RENT SMALL parent* formerly property of Mi** B. M. to a financial position which is as en­ “Every transaction is an advertise­ Jim’s brand of hiimniir was of the feathers steered a zig-zag eourse dairy fann.,10 to 30 acre*, with ot'tmn of Hall, would make a nice present for chil­ abniit ibe beach with the ca«le hang­ purcha*e. within 4 mile* of Dunean. Term* dren. H. W. Hall. Duncan. viable as that of North Cowichan. ment A satisfied customer comes variety found in all camps in the ard full i-arlicu1ar* to Box 450. txadcr It has been impossible to proceed back for more. bush but to me he >oemnl to have ing on with both feet belabouring the nf-ice. Ouncan. FIVE PASSENGER FORD CAR. IN (WlD with those civic improvements which “Every purchase a business house picked for his own use onlv the very wretched pup with Imth mighty wings order, for >ale cheap. Apply PhiBipa and many —particularly those who pay no makes can be turned into an advertise­ cream of simile and >atire. Repartcr. and flecking his south end at inicrvals FURNISHED IIOUSEKF.KPING OR BED Watson, Glenora, P. O. Bex 595. r»f two pecks per seebnd. How Jim silting room, in or close to Duncan. Term* taxes —desire, but towards the cost of ment A repuution for fairness, hon­ at which there i.s none f ed advertising is wasted because neltb- any chance ever been to China. him. Jim hoy?" I asked after wiping clerical work, filing, etc., office or *tnre. or (;o~oirsTRox(rn.M>MiNfov racquet the last threee counicouncils,'* but an on vary- er the goods nor ths service back op "Well now." he answered in his away ’the tears that his vivid repre­ position a* goveme** or la«lr-help. Kaowl- •acrifin price. Write .Alfred Daxett. Maple comically slow voice. "I ran't say a* sentation of* the little comedy had clge of French. Expenencetl in both. Hi*- ing. if less noticed, feature of their the public promises. ^ ^ ^ nett. c'o. Mr*. .Nixon. Naval Dockyard. E*- policy has been to restore the finances | “What does it profit a bank to ad- I’ve ever Iwcn to China but I conic called up. But Jim was on the Color tiuimall. FORD TOURIXG CAR. IX PERFECT to a sound condition before Incurring vertise fnendly. helpful, conttrow ser- pretty cl«»>c one time diggtn’ out atio boundary by this time .staking a ranning order, good tire*, or would rx- other obligations. vice if a corps of sour pessinusu u badger!” fabulous copper claim, which proved change for hor«e« or cowa. C. W. Pitt. TTiey have achieved this aim and, behind the windows? Doswell could not have recorded later to be un an Indian reserve. LOST “Ho! He! He!" rarkled Jim.••Just while the allocation of offices has “What is the sense of advertising with more care every item that bore VALUABLE OLD BROOCH. FINDER IS changed, the entire personnel of the prompt deliveries when the shop is so uu«m his hero than did Jim record in a fi w yards to one «ide and I could n-kol to cnmm-.micatc with Mrs. J. Malt- land-DuugaB. Dunc.tn. city council seeks re-election, and asks jammed that you know you will have Ins yarns all things that in any way. bought Rookerfeller out! Hi*! JERSEY GRADE COW. FULL MILK. for an opportunity to build and go for- ! to break your word?” from wliaiever angle, bore upon tb- Ho! ,Ho!" Buekes-e incubator. 110 egg capacity: iy- iibject of them. He led up to the Where arf you now Jim? The war MO.Xn.W XIGHT. OUTSIDE .AGRICUL- pre«* incubator. 140 c«g capacity, both -n ward on the safe foundation they have ! Look closely into the most sucews- ttiral hall, eb've. linetl lamb* wool. Plea*e good condition. P. J Stewart. Some'••* ’las torn holes in many a fiUndship return to Leader oAec.offlec. laboriottsly won. !f«l busines^ and you w^ find that climax by slow degrees and with P.O. l-hone IS7 Y. Unfortunately, there are in every!they are advertising all the tme in frequent digressions whirh. 1 must ad and I’ve lost you. .\re you waiting M.\HF_ SIX VEAKS OLD. BAY. WHITE YOUNG PIGS. EIGHT WEEKS OLD. community those whose strong point acts as well as m words, in t. at times appcareil to eclipse the for a new rising in Mexico or ha* the *iKi< on forehead, himl feet white. Iiatl *hoe* Chesterwhite Berk*. fir»t cross. Harr *. is destructive criticism. Others think main theme. un*ettlid state of Ireland called you on when lost. P1ea«e notify Indian office, Menzie* road. Phone 2J6 V. in the terms of ten and twenty yearn “WANTED—A MAN TO LEAD" .\t t'lne-. miisl I confers, the main wiili an 'rrr*i*tabl«* appeal to find out Duncan. ______TWO DRAKES. PRIZE STOCK. APPLA" theme was never returned to and wi- for yourself what Sinn Feiuers are BETWEEX nil.I.BAXK AXD COWICII P. O. Box 27. Dancan. ™na*em.n. of . mod.n. billowed Jim up the side tr.nck till that really like? Or in Siberia whore, an Sinlioii, on Friday, a bright coloured in turn grew offslmois of its own. vnu know. lies the untouched wealth l.id.v'* hag. conljilning e>-eeln*«e«. elc. Plea*e WELL BRED JERSEY COW. DUE Tfk eipality. particularly one with pubUc, ^,,,1 ,o know rrtnni to Mr*. GihUin*. Ilillliank. utilities, calls for specialised knowl-^ 1 can remember a tale of bis aliotili of the world? edge which can be aiuined only by desire u> 'lack or shuk. a dog. W hen Jim first saw the dog it Wherever you arc. like I*eier 1’an. years of painsuking endeavour. Be- ,,i,i haven't you heard liini pleail? was pariah puppy in the Indian vil­ you ’ll never grow up and whomever lage: every Indian kicked it. no one TEN DOLLARS. cause things civic have run fairly . a „,aii at jday or work you meet will team from you that ANNOUNa ...... chair, two dollar*: smoothly ts no guarantee that the task |,- ^^e man will lead, fed it: but it eked out its miserable Comedy is the sister of Tragedy and twenty cnlumn* new bonk knowledge. fUlr of the permanent officials is a single , . . existence by cunning thefts, running The ('owiehan Station Circnlating I,*h«p' (Mlat*. Box 4A0. f.eadrr office. Ihinean 'Where are the men to lead t«»day. a much bonnier lass than her sister will ottcn SatiiriU^ aftftcriioon,moon. January 7lh. the gauntlet of death a dozen times ,\T A S.\rRIPICE. LEGHORN PULLETS Very great credit is due to the em-• Sparinu an hour or two. daily. 1922. next to Ithe...... po*i off er. For bill narlicuHr* ami sub*crii»tior*ub*cri|ition rate* and vrarling hen*. Anply Wil-on Jone*. «>• ployed at the city hall and at the Teachimj the lad the vaine to play please ajuily to Mi** G. Braver, lion,a. libr-tr- G. Knocker, Cowichan Sl-ition. ^er house for the-r work. The tax- ^ a inan should do? inn. Library hour*: Tur-tlay*. i p.m. to 5.50 Myers have not been faced with ex-,\dlnge and slums are calling—come ii.m.: Tliurwiay. 10..B1 a.m. to I2.J0 |t.m.: p.m. to C p.in pensiveUwsuits. neither has Ught been; Here are the hoys, mdn-d. Saturilay. S P. O. Box 245. Duncan. Phone 57 F. denied them. Street improvement, af- W ho can tell what they nnuht In c.itnc Thr . . Cowichan______Girl. Guide* cmi. will hold their.. annual...... ! geninral mcrt'ng at the FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE. MODERN CON ter ten years of talk, at last shows m| If *mly the man will lead, Women...... ’* Institute room* 1on ThoivUy. lanu- vmiei'C *. 12 tn It acre* good land, ipeir some measure of accompli^ment The..and golf and whiter ary I2ih. atIt J.JO p.m. Parent*rarent* ofot Gnble*tim than half nnder cultivation: goo.1 «hootinR. water system is a big problem which j.-jn „p,|,p ^ and Biownie* and all other* intere«tCi1 In Address Box 445. I-erder office. Duncan. ihe work are conBally inriicd to attend. can now no longer be left to good |j,„ wouldn't you like to feel ym'd Tea will be *oncan. all rorvenicncc*. piano. Apply Box Kcho it far and wide. 4jn. I.cadrr office. slowly and to think twice before cast- JANUARY SALE S. P. C. A.—fSociety fei ing a vott____ thee who« general Mr" »'!' rrueliy to Animal*). PietPlease report any ca*e« recordd entitlese-uitles them to the best tltaokstitanka ,, llri.lK.ng the Great Unidr. OF o ^707 mtUide Avenue.- Victoria, or phone of every broad-minded citizen. Nation and flag and tongue iimie. Joining each class ami creed; C. of f:. children of S. Mar>’«, Someuo*. Here are the boys who would do right, SUITS AND OVERCOATS i«ri*h. are iiiviteil lo a children'* party at the CHURCH SERVICES THE CONSOLIDATION ISSUE hut where are 'be men to leaii Satunlay next, at J p.m —Boy Scouts Hiadquariers liazettv. mail mailer must be siami January 8th, 192?.—I*t Sunday after F:piph.*iiy Next week North Cowichan taxpay-| i« put into mail boxes on Route !fo'...... f;'?.' Qnamiebao —St. Peter’s era will be asked to vote for or against, Bay. otherwise it will not Ik collected. 11 a.m.—Matin* and Holy Commuaioii. Mra. H. C Martls'a erehestrm ia open for Friday. 8 p.m.—Choir practice. ‘nS ’ni' ’4'!fDSrc.rAft&S?:SI municipal election . 1922 ■gagemeM*. PhoM 19JF. Duncao. Cowichan Station —St. Andrew** towards consolidation came from the Corporation of the City of Duncan, DWYER AND SMITHSON I a.m.—Holy Communion. municipal board and its proposals were ------A Man's Shop for Men and for Ladies Who Buy for Men. CARD OP THANKS i p.ra.—Evensong. Rev. P. L. Stephensoe. Vieat It as could muster up sufficient energy nuncan. that I The Duncan Garage Limited with to thank ______Plume 184 L. You can’t go wrong in the New Year if you KEEP TO THE RIGHT. ....the - DuncanJlunran VolVolunteer Fire to vote —this coming plebiscite appears ihc i»r>FticT at Ihe Mi«l Elector* al the artment and tollu-rs who *n kindly rrnderetl Somenet—St. Mary ’s vety ill timed ZT'P.'r assi!isiance at the recent fire in the Cowichan II a.m.- Matins and Holy Communion. Garage. The reason for it appears to be due of eicctii.e ».cr«2n* to r*i'rts«it Duncan—St John BapHtt to petitions for which nobody appears , tlma m ilic .tlumeipal Council a* Mayor, 8 a.m.—Holy Communion. anxious CARD O^YWANKS II a.m.—Bible Cla**e*. were prompted by the diaMtlsfa^on Th* mo.lr of nrmiinat.on of caortHlatf* shau 2.J6 p.m.—Snnday SdwoL felt in the Westholme dutnet. and by, be a* follow* ; • .Mis* Monk wishes to thank all thnsc who hd><^ her with the |rti|Hls' party which wa« ^ fi',^'ArthS?°lffiehIager, A.K.C. Vlenr <>M>Tatncertain land.Awfiersland-owners nearer DuncanDancan' ,Tbrt1* t rani wf IJeccmbcr. A.D. was recognised that the north end of any |•^r*ml «bi> i* a Driliah •uhirct of the ’ Baptim Chwth the munimpality might be better served of 71 year*, not diM|naltf>rlrr any FRANK J, STACKPOOLE. • • —•—v.niig Scisice. •I «Ho ha* for thr *ix month* next Registrar of ihe Victoria I.and 2 p.m.—Sunday School. 7.30 p.m.—Evenine Servlee. by a separate organiaadon. which l-rrertlirz the «lay of thr nomination, litm the Registration District. might choose for itielf between its RrciMprrd Owner, in the l.and* KcKiitry of ­ Gco83 Bey—ThiftfTueaday. 8 p.m. own graded consoUdated school and fice. Victoria, of land or real proiierty in the Re*. E. M. Cook. Paalw. Pbea* 10 R. Municipality of the City of Duncan, of the separate ungraded ones. a**e«*cd value, on the la*t Miintcipal .\**es*- Then, as now. there was no mew ment Roll, of one thousand dollar* (fl.OOO), In Ihe oS*1pellow* ’ Hall, Dancan. of consolidating part of one mnnici. or more, ______• and____ above- . any r«-si*Urnl charge or judgment, and who i» oihrrwi*e* duly ituali- Tliere ’s Just One Wajr paUty with another. At last the de­ fied a* a Municipal Voter. partment of educstion.it sbve » tiie Per Alderman. PeUce C< WHITE THE DRUGGIST to get ALL the news about ftoution, and hat promised sn inves­ School Tnime* — The qualificntion* for ihirrmaian. police tigation with a view to remedisl meas­ Commixtion or School Tm■Tu*ter of a City Muni- PHOMI 1* r. a BOX *S4 every section of the Cow- ures being taken. eipality arc the *aae lho«r for Mi'Mayor, ichw district and the A. 0. F. Under Aese :es tbia crptcc^ that the property qualif'catinnlinn i* frVe hnndrrd dollar* ($500), er more. in*trad of MMl Order* Receive Prompt Attcntfan. COUKT ALPHA. No. Sm plebiscite seems more them iU-tim^ one thoutand dollar* or mere: and in the coe folks who live there— __ti tk* Pint Rud Thbd TVw,^ With respect to consolidation ofaU of School Tru*tee the candidate mu»t k „lB th* L 0.. O. r Han, Druoul or part of North Cowi^n ^th Dim- resident of the Municipality. You can't go wrong in the New Year if you KEEP TO THE RIGHT. SUBSCRIBE FOR YOUR Given under my hand at Duncan, thi* 29th day of December, 1921. OWN HOME PAPER S&.S*o,'^^coS3SSon"i2l2i: J. R. CLARK. SMnlur- advantage of tiie children. -7 Thursday. January 5th, 1922. THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAN, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C.

Not quite half of our subscribers re­ membered to send in those little yel­ low forma with the accompanying $2 J.! Islay Mutter before X>ecember 31sL Hay we re­ spectfully remind those who have de­ NOTARY PUBUC layed that 'all subscriptions for The L^der for 1922 arc now due? May we Luids Timber Mining Properties I Start The Year Right | also express our best thanks to those Cowichan Creamery who, in a surprisingly targe number, We are ready with a good have conveyed to us their appreciation stock of office and i^ket 1C eeres on IsUad H; near of the paper which is theirs as well as Diaries, I„edgcrs, Cash Books, . oura. ^eh kindly words and feeUna LOCAL OATS FOR SEED Gem Calendar Siund.s and Re­ water supply from stream and are an added iscentsve to all the staff fils, Files, Filing Ca.ses, and well, good seven room house, wood ­ to strive for an even better publication. Patrons holding stock with a view to selling same for seed, should everything else requii*ed to keep shed, etc. Bam, garag^ and chick­ submit samples, stating quantities available, and other detail. your accounts straight. en house. Price on very Mrs. W. J. Pauli. Gihbins road, is Patrons wanting grain cleaned for seeding should get same We have a splendid stock of easy terms. viriling her sister in Victor»a. attended to NOW. New Year Cards, Calendars, It acres, about four miles from FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. 4rs.-H. N. Clague and family left New Book.s and other presents IDuncan, of which 7 acres are clear­ for the person you forgot. ed, Good dwelling of four rooms Saturday for Vicloria, where they and woodshed attached. Bam. will visit Mr. G. R. Ntdcn. THE stable, and chicken houses. Small Mr. and Mrs. ). A. McLennan and Office Phone 37 Feed Phone NOW 242 DOLLS ARE UNCLAIMED. orchard. Price $2,500, easy terms. and family, of Parksville. paid their On Saturday, January 7th, Three small properties to rent out­ New Year visit to friends at Somenos we will draw again, so keep side Duncan. Rents $7.50, to $15 and Duncan. the result that the high prices ohtain- your tickets. per month. Miss Nessie Herd, daughter of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Carew Gih*>on and their son. who have been visiting Mr. ablc in the last two years will no and Mrs. H. D. Herd. Vancouver, for­ longer be forthcoming. mer residents of this district, after vis- and Mrs. J. B. Green. Quamirhan lake, PHONE No. 246 have nturnvd to ihcir home in \ an- .\s an illustration of the changed 'tiitg relation.s and friends at Somcnos, order of things that has set in. Mr OrnCE: ODD FELLOWS’ BLOCK, has returned to her home in Vancou- H.F.PREV0ST, STATIONER DUNCAN. Clark points «>ut that the areas devoted Roads, white with frost and a thin to seed production in those countries covering of :Jnow. were dotted with in l<>21 were, approximately, one- nuirning. third less than the average. where Mr. Crei^lnn hj. hern work-| . __ - - . - 'f'u* Hence scarcity for exportation will . the. Herald staff. They ! the disttict upctied after the Cl*ri>tmas follow, prices wdl rise, and British Co. st.*tying with relatives in the Sahtlam lu.lidays. Iiinibia's opportunity for the proiit- ahle prtKluctiun ot tield root and gar district. den -eeds will l>c greatly improved. He Role of the Road Construction of the new hotel at Maple Bay is being pushed along rap- IMPORTED____SUNSHINE will change January 1st i«Uy. Last week the roof was t un-1 £ngUsh JoumaUst Reveals Story jpicted. Already the proprietors liave, " Cow*chan Sweet Pea Seed SAND HEADS TIDE TABLES I received instructions to roerve sunt-: ■ mer accMininodation. I During .\ugn0 carry im ,,jj hours PROPERTY DAMAGE successfully. TroposaH will l>c madejj,^ Kngland. to this end. | \jr. CranHeld is a journalist, con- iiili ■III PERSONAL LIABILITY Foriiirr ofiicrrs of xh- ^na.lian '';>!• .t^ Sund^ a^ Militia or Canadian Eaprdilionary o'l'cc pidd F«»rcc. m»\\ re-ident in British Co-(* ’*'^^hed Ci .. .. •• r « For full particubrs. see Inmoia. wlio liavr l.«n iransfrmd to ‘■Z‘:'Y\x!.'!’'’xT,f IP’T THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS thr Rrscrvr of Officers, arc reminded 'hr '’a ly i tl.al they should report in writinit to I ts .h«ded ,.1" P-t 'd |>> ^Forliiiil l«.ral >” and "Crimson Queen>i.” Water t4ro; Lower Low Water 35m: ifal ous Po.-t B^, Green Label Mattres.-*, Supported Spring, the Beserve of Officers on September TmW regular $55.00; Sale Price ...... $40.00 I.'.t bdluwing. ••Yes," 1 agreed. " Here are sweet The Tim-flw" e-c returning to his home, dropped his don’t they?" Watr from l.i'W Wstrr. Large Rug, 3x(», a few only, regular $2.95, Sale Pritv $2.45 j>Mck«nbootc. a irea'Urcd gift, at the "Your own growing, of course."- "said \\'. .TT l.lnuiitk* ocTiir in Uk laMes ihr I I. ...I.- :. strong i»n rii,i'<> nr fall* ct niiinu u*lyu*t)i ilurins *... Door Mats, good quality, regular 95f, Sale Price----- 75< L. C. BROCKWAY foot of Hospital hill, when alighting | Brooks, who c-'>*ivr tidal |ifriocrt-ant alc'-crves the lash. "Ten years ago, two middle-aged mense selection of Gifts. THORPE’S Ingram and Craig Streets, Duncan F.ngltshmen of no fortune, save a keen BIRTHS passion for flowers, setlletl in Van- We are equipped to complete ___ jeouver Island, cleared a lew wtld acres. framing orders up lo the lost Cox. —• To Mr...... and Mrs. Doncan and wl.ilr uvlIinK llic soil rtady lor Cox. Cobble Hill, on Thursday. De­ market profluce. laid out a joy gar­ day. cember 29th. 1921. a son. At Duncan den. including choice varieties of LACE CURTAINS ho->(iiial. s*weel pea. KstnbHshed 1K8S. Properly Laundered By Our "When .seeding time came t was re­ New Process. Brownscy. —To Mr. .nnd Mrs. I*. marked lh.it whereas in England th - Brownsey, Duncan, on Friday. De­ seeds did not alway^ mature in thi J. Sommer & Sods WHITE PINE AND Our specially planned curtain cember Jihh. 1921. a son. At Dime.nn pod. here, under the Pacilic sun. they LIMITED drier ami finisher Is a modern in­ hospital. ripene d itf perfection. vention. Neither pin nor hook is "One morning, over the coffee cups 3012 Government Street, SPRUCE BALSAM used and the method absolutely one of the brothers had a bri'ht idea. next to Bank of Commerce DEATH will soon rid you of your haros-iiig cough anil ihe nU.-f wiil be precludes injury to the fabric. " ‘Why not blossoms instead “I bvvt- VICTORIA, B. C. Try it PannelL—<)ne of the old residents roots. ’ be said; ’posits instead of pota ­ Phone 805S piiinancnt. For your proti*ction the formula is prinuxl on vv« iy label. Dwyecr A Smith.ton, AgenU of the district. Mr. Charles Panncll. toes'* ’ passed away at Duncan hospital, " Agreed.’ said the other, ’:m«l we’ll Get a boit'e tialny. NEW METHOD L/\UNDRY. Ltd. where he had been for over a year ctmcenirale on sweet peas and grow past, on Monday of last week. ftjr seed.* lie was born in England 76 years • ONLY AT ago and had >pi ni the last half century "The whole ranch wa> brought un­ in Canada. He was in the cast for der cultivation, and today broad Hie- FRUIT TREES some years bm J1 years ago he came of bhissom—carmine and lavender, to this province and. after four year- maroon and purple, white and mauve, Appies, Peaches, Pears. Apricots, in various places »n the coast, lie -s< t. orange-scarlet and yellow -cream, pic- Cherries, Plums, and Nectarines tied at Cowichan Station, where he ftee and lilac blush—stretch from on.: THE ISLAND DRUG CO. farmed ami loilcrwcd his trade of car- end of th.-lr demesne to the other. Strawberries, Loganberries, jK-ntcr. "Erton mid-Jmic to the end t»f Raspberries, NfAL QUALITY STORE Ea-S He was greatly respected by all who gust the gardens are a world of beauty knew him. It i> of interest to rt-call ami fragrance, .-\fter that, when the Currants and Rhuliarb that he was one of the fir-t to bring sun has done its wurk upon the pods. MaU Orders Receive Prompt and Careful Attention. J. MORTIMER & SON his milk in to the Cowichan Creameo'. >a haml of white-smocked ladies glean GRANITE AND MARBLE when it was started 25 years agti Inst [the seed. ORNAMENTALS PHONE 2IJ O- «'■ MONUMENTS AND CURBS June. i ”.\n over the wide British Empir Soldiers* MemorUU. Hi- wife and sister predeceased him. tiicy go. these pellets of Western .sun- Roses, Rhododendrons, Azalias, You can’t go w rong in the Ni-w Year if you KEEP TO THE RIGHT. Designs and Prices on A^licstion. <^)n Thursday last he was buried near shim-. in packets of twenty, at prices Paeonys, 720 Courtney Street Victoria. them at St. John's. Cobble Hill, where ranging from ten to five-and-tweniy the Rev. W. J. Crewe conducted the cents a packet. They come hack tt> Ornamental Trees and Shrubs funeral services. Mr. R. H. \V hidden England, too. and germinate in otir CONSULT was in charge of the arrangement-. gifrdrns. though we know it not; for Mr. Earl Wcismiller has returned to He leaves three sons. Owen and all the hig seed houses, both here and his home on Gihbins road after farm­ Ernest are at Cowichan Station and yonder, buy of these enterprising ing in .Mlierta. near Simuding Creek, Frank is living in .Alberta. brothers. Why. these very ’Edna The Layritz Nurseries PHONE 108 FOR most of Ia>t year. Mays ’ and ’Crimson Queens.' ” I aibl- of VICTORIA, B. C. ed. touching my coat proudly in my REPAIRS—At rea.'Onable charges. E\|ki1 Meehtinie.-. turn, "probably came from Ce* ’**'' Local Representative— C.ARS FOR HIRE—Careful drivers. Prompt and efficient s* n ice. i Creek." . . ! "’Umph." broke in the practical A. WATERMAN, TIRES, TUBES. AND ACCESSORIES—Only the W>i k.-i-i in I Brooks: "so the brothers have done ivory well for themselves, eh?" SHAWNIGAN LAKE. .Agc-nt-^ for DODGE BROS.' Car.- and Truek,-. I "L*ndoubtedly. The seed of the Brit- 'ish race as well as the seed of its flora sometimes profits by change «f JANUARY SALE ! -oil." ______CENTRAL GARAGE During this month we have decided to offer our entire stock at COWICHAirS CHANCE Phone 108. JAS. MARSH, Prop. greatly reduced prices. We are giving You can't go wrong in the New Year if you KEEP TO THE RIGHT. Dominion Seed Commitsioner ’s Advo ­ cacy of Production in B. C. Coal A DISCOUNT OF 33i PER CENT. AND On hi* return from the Intcrn.itional off the regular price of any arUcle in stock. No reserve. This Seed Control conference at Copeiib.i- discount applies to everything: Jewelry. Uiamonds, WaUhes, Silver­ Jgen. Mr. Ge-orge H. Clark. Dominion I seed commissioner, writes: "Looking GOOD LUMBER FOR SALE ware, Cut Glass, Clocks, French Ivory, Fancy Chinn, and Puthephones I to the future, and especially consider COKE and Records. This sale offers you a splendid opportunity to buy for j Ing the highly favourable climate mr ;-eed production in , We > tock AT BARGAIN PRICES your friends and yourself. j it is my opinion that Held root and Lump. Washed Nut. Blacksmith, garden seed production, if carefully and Anthracite Brooder Coal. Having purchased all the lumber in the yards of the Holt Creek Also Coke. land persi-tently followed, will yield a Lumber Co., we wish to offer for sale, 75,000 feet of No. 1 Common REMEMBER 1 OFF. NO RESERVE. .good living to those who are coinpc- Sold by the Sack or Ton. jtent and willing to become proficient Fir and Cedar, consisting of SEE OUR WINDOW FOR BARGAINS Leave your orders at the office, 1- inch Boards, 1x4 to 1x12; ' in that imUistry." Jaynes Block (H. W. Dickie) Prior to the war cheap labour m Phone in. 2- inch Dimension, 2x4 to 2x12. Euro|)can countries made it clu-aper to import these varieties of seeil than All rough. Price $9.00 per M at mill, on the Canadian National, to produce them in Canada. Now cir­ about four miles from Duncan. Apply cumstances have changed, and. as Mr. TheDuncan We have a Complete Equipment of Machinery for a Small Sawmill. DAVID SWITZER Clark says, we are approaching a V-'.II be sold as a whole or in part. period of higher prices for these seeds, (^ur imports have been principally Coal Depot JEWELER from the Scandanavian countries. MAYO LUMBER COMPANY These countries having been led in­ W. T. CORBISHLEY Opposite Bank of Montr^ to incrcaaed production by demands DUNCAN, B. C. daring the war. are now returning to Proprietor normid or sub-normal conditions, with THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAN, VANCOUVER ISLAND, R C. Thursday, January Sth, 1922. with the kindly fellowship and good feeling shown. COBBLE HILL COWICHAN STATION It is hoped that the residents of all CITY denominations will join together to Foretters Gtv« Enjoyable Bal^—Aed< **0 The Mistletoe South'* With An. make the Sunday school a great suc- SECOND-HAND STORE dent To Respected Restdent cient And Modern Accompanimenu HARDWARE Agricultural BuBding, Court Shawni;:an. Ancli-m Order' A very driiuhifui dance was Riven CROPTON WEATHER \Vc arc increasing and improving our stock every week. DUNCAN. Bo a of Fore-ter... tieM ibcir aiiiiiiat ball in j by Mr.. Albert Stewart and Mr. Teddy The weather in Crofton for Decem> Whether it be a tin tack or a stove, for use or abuse, the Coimimnity hall last Thursday ev-: .\lav un Thursday last, at the C.A..-\.(:. her was as follows: —Rain. 6JI inches; SNAPS FOR rnintf. The attuidanee "was ii<>i .Mtjhall. snow. .05 inches. Total precipitation. we can supply you. large as was expectnl but tbo-c |»res*j Sm»e seventy RUCsts were present 6.26 inches. t-nt had a very jand cnjoynl themselves immensely. When you require Building Supplies, Nalls, Door Locks and Fittings, JANUARY, 1922 (Jn Deccml»cr 10th. llth, and 12th. Mr. Ii«-at«>n*> orchestra v.a.v.a- up to its'dancinRits 'dancinR «>n a >)dendi«l floor to the Must be sold in a few day.s. Shar­ Usual liiRh -tandard. the floor excel- ' really "peppy -trains of Mrs. Mar* .88. 1.91. 1.92 inche.s of rain fell, mak­ or anything in this line—for your own good fortune lent and the supjKT all tl'«t could be! tin's orchestra. ing 471 inches of rain in three day-. pies Separator, goad a.c new, lestra. The total rainfall for the year 1921 TRY cost $150.00. Owner needs the desired. .Ml that ua- uaminc was, 1'he hall was |irettily decorated with was 49.44 inches. monej' at once. My price for more people to cni«»y the rimmI tliin-4s .lajianese lanterns. everRreens. etc.. cash ______$32.50 ]>ro\ided. Only ab«>ut ninety availed | and. in keeping with the festive sea- theniselves of the pleasii:e of licing, son. sprigs oi mistletoe were cunniitR* Three-Burner Perfection Cook presiut. jly liidilen about the room. Needles Stove, only used two or three h uas thought that the thrcateniiiR; to say. ludd ,youths (and others...... not times. C<^ $37.50. My ^ce outlook of the early part <>f the even- i<|uite so youngi guided uususpectinR errv OF DUNCAN for cash To the Electors:— HADDEN’S ing prevenief them in the time honoured...... custom...... alderman. You have POUR Vote«. CASH HARDWARE This cost $75.00 as new. My Mr-. T. I’. Harry. Mr-, lieorge Frayne. jMuch amiiseinem was iherel«y caused. price for caj«h . iSSAO Mr E. Ib.ulding. Mrs. Orr and M I some of the nuidens getting quite a May 1 have ONE of them? Oarman.n^.f I fright—even in these modern lime-! O. T. SMYTHE, Good Violin and Case, good as new. Mrs. (•. Weeks had a nu-ty accident | .\ delighifiil and sumptuous supper PHONE 23 A snap for ______$12.50 1.vst Friday afternoon whileIdle taking was served in the supper...... room which in wood fn>m___ -I...the Ihack____t...... yard._J Cl...S-he was decorated for the occasion. The SOLE PROPRIETOR—A. S. HADDEN slipped anil fell on a log smashing cvciting cndetl at one ti'clock. Three NORTH COWICHAN COUNCIL several ribs and iloing considerable rmising cheers and a tiger were given SOMENOS WARD damage to her shoulder. I for the hosts, who were standinR Shot Guns and Rifles, from $4 up At the request of many ratepayers Hr. J. Maephersou. C.M.C.. who [round a piece of mistletoe and from Adjustable Dressmaker's Form, is attending .Mrs. Weeks, lock her to this strategic position shook hand I ...... have decidM to againoffi oner * the rate- payers my services as councillor for cost $27.50. My price for l>uncan hospital on Monday. for an (or otherwise!) with the departing cash______$9.50 N-ray examination. She is getting on guests. another year. as well as can he expected hut she 1 The .Misse- Porritt gave a very cn- I have no "axe ” of my own to grind, Singer Treadle Sewing Machine^ will not he able to use her arm for|joyahle party on Friday night at their but can promise personal attention to perfect condition. My price for the nced.s of the district. B. C. FIR TIMBER cash . $20.00 some time. { home on the Bench. C>u1tc a number I shall be pleased to have the sup- Mrs. Siexvart-Macleoil gave a most of guest.s were present, tiancing was Good Banjo for sale .... $9.75 «njo>able New Year's Kve party at the orleadcd guilty I hotel. \ iciorta. for the winter months. Kiln Dried Sole Proprietor. |o Using, without aullionty. the motor- j - „ Phone 282R. P. O. Boot 258 car of Mr. Tom Wither. Victoria.! AT AT RMrvPA N0R1H COWICHAN earlj in the molding of Friday last ‘ Ul-lvWUKA DUNCAN. He bad no intention of -.|c.iltng it. He Sunday School Established By Rest- 1 am again standing as Councillor w;;s arre-ted by i'rovineial Constahh* denu Makes Good Start for Comiaken Ward, and, if elected, W. Kter. and hrlughi lietorc Mr. C- F intend to support the policy that ha-^ Davie ill Duncan on tbr >ame day He !-ast Sunday evening in the Olenora obtained during the past year. is now at Oakatla. school a number of the residents gathered to discuss the opening of a On this account I respectfully a.’^k Sunday school as there is now no reg­ your supiiort. FOR SALE ular religious meeting held in the dis­ TekgnpUe Addma: DUNCAN. B. C Phone 25, DUNCAN. SHAWNIGAN LAKE trict. .\fter some discussion it was do- DENNIS ASHBY. Code: A.B.C. Sth Bdidoa. cided to open a union school tn meet Funnshed Cottage New Year Revels—Need of Employ, each Sunday afternoon from 2 to 3. A w^l built cottage, containing mem—Board of Trade Mr. H. W. Driver was elected superin­ four rooms, bathroom, and attic, tendent. verandah, and woodshed. A Christmas tree wa« provided for Very well fornished. Crockery PHONE 168 P. and Linen complete. All in good fruit and candies given to each. TO THE ELECTORS order. On the Sunday f«dIow*ing eighteen open house, and nearly one liundred fYC* rnwjvp House stands in 1.82 acres el members were present and the teach­ cleared land, has good open view t*er-.»ns. young and old. gathered in ers and officers feel t|uiic encourage«l T. FANCETT & SONS ihe S.l...\..\. ball. GROCEES. BUTCHERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTSand excellent water supply. The affair was «|ulte informal and [ CITY OF DUNCAN Price $2,500.00 Cosh or $3,000 on Terms. thereforeliereforc most enjoyable. The small COWICHAN STATION I'oys and youths played haskeihall. 1 bog to announce that I am a can­ 'rile younger hdk- datieed. while the more staid, plaid .’•(tO or whatever game CTTY OF DUNCAN didate for the ti ayoralty of the City \Vc handle beat quality meats only. C. WALLICH Beal Estate and Insnranea Agat, nppi.ilet| to them. At 10 o'clock -up- To the Elceton:— of Duncan during the coming year. Bring your order here when you want something nice. li" -eoi" ^‘->■'>"8 - AMorn.an. Our Pure Pork Sausages are the best in the district. COWICHAN STATION, E. A N. B. I ivspectfully i-equo>t your support Just before the midnighj hourjHiid would ivspectfully request the at the poll.s. .truck ilic cr.tirc .■..■.niKiny i..nnclIo«.-dO , with mutual on Thur-sduy, January 12th. EDWARD F. MILLER goo-l w ishes lor eve-y i..y on the cal- endt r for the new year. R. H. WHIDDEN. T!'e Dopiinion goxerinnent Iiisprci- FOR 30 YEARS A. E. GREEN «*r was here tlii- week viiwing the damage to ilie titles and boom at the JO.B.T. • •iitht of the lake. Tlie local branch at the public service in Cowichan Member of the 4>f i!:c Duncan Hoard •>! Traile having TOMREEVES Institute of British Tailoring drain attenti'Mi to the malier. the, as undecteker eom-cil of the l*.iard immedi.niely took, TO THE ELECTORS of the on OF DUNCAN CASH GROCER LADIES’ AND GENT.’S Ihe matter up with tiic government ’ R. H. WHIDDEN will: happy results. Once again it is your privilege to elect repre­ For Afternoon Tea HIGH CLASS TAILOR .A largely signed petition of those' Phone 74 R. «-ul of eniiiloyiiieiit at the lake was sentatives on your City Couneil, and in response to PEEK FREAN’S Ni^t Phono 74 F. Old Post once Block, Dnnean. forwarded to the prmiVr through Mr. many urgent requests I have decided to again enter LONDON BISCUITS Kenneth Duncan. M.K..\. .As a result the contest for Alderman. Ladies’ Garments Cut and Made Mr. .Mann. lh«* rc-idi nt engineer, paid ! in all the Latest Fashions. a v:-ii to the lake and. it i- tinderstofHl. THE HANDY CORNER, Work is to be started very shortly. I would ask your vote and influence on my Suits from 845. 0*n-iderah!r complaint i- heard, behalf, and, if elected, will do all in my power to DUNCAN from t'rose who are unfortunate advance the city’s progress and give an administra ­ Perfect Fit Guaranteed. «norgh to Awn prop*Tty. ai :Iii- shnrt- PHONE 70 BAZETT’S STORE 4 nil • •f tin* tJim- '••r pavTu.-m •.f the tion free from control by any clique or indiriduaL taxi- and at th* ilimin.it .m of COWICHAN and HILLBANK the u-ual Id per ct-rt di-ootint allowed. • Send in as your representative the man who has T'u aniouni of money eolb*. tvd in* been able to stir up interest in municipal affairs. the di-triet a> compared with iliej money spent r-n inijiroveinents is out Youis for Progress, of jTojMiriion. The entire lake front­ A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR COWICHAN age for a quarter of a mile back is' snh-dikided into small acreage and WANTED STOCK BREEDERS’ yiel U an enormous sum. j is assured to all who purchase ? •rn,- , f the land i? a-se—ed at $.Y)0i FAT BEEP. MUTTON, VEAL, an acre witile smaller bq. are even! their supplies here. ASS0CL4TT0N higher stiM! If some of tlie proceeds AND PORK. wc'i- iiseil to widen and improve the Smnmit road thn^e who haw to p.ay wi ubi at lea-l be able to rciich tluir ANNUAL l»r-piTiy vitb a ilegrec of comfoi;| and -atety MEETING :\l the rvci-ni meeting of the local PLASKETT’S BAZETT’S STORE Agricultural Hall, Duncan hraneh of tin- Hoard of Trade in the MONDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1922 S.I. \..\. hall, a resolution was adopted that t'le t-rai’ch. a- »epre-enltMg an MEAT MARKET 2 p.m. unorgani.' >1 di tries. .\a- -lr-i:ig!y of TO THE ELECTORS of the CTTY OF DUNCAN AH Breeders of Live Stock Are opinion that the allocation of fifty IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Invited to Attend. per Cent, of the government liquor After thiw year.*: ’ .-service on the City Council as Chairman of the Finance Committee, I have the honour of soliciting your vote for PHONE 287. Wm. Melvin Fleming, Secretary. pr<'f:ls to municipalities, whilst the Good unorganized di-trirt^ get no benefit Mayor. I om asking your support on the bu.sine.s.^ record of the Quality Bleached Sheeting, Box 285, Duncan therefrom, was unjii-t and incrttiitahle. City during that time. 2'A yards wide, per yard, 90, The Couneil will he urged to lake When 1 was’ elected to the Finance Committee in January, lf)19, the City was hclunti in ifs /Ki/zmcnfs to Hiukimt funtia, $19,74GJ>5, up this matter with the attorney gen­ Heavy Roller Towelling, 24 eral's department. After thix ’e years, not only has this shortage wipeil out, but we It was reported that Mr. K. F. have paid our own way, and now have a aurjiluM of $430.75 in our wide, per yard Duncan. M.L.A.. had stated that the sinking fund.s. department of public work- bad di- \\c do not owe the bank anything. Salaries and all accounts .Jtrge Bath Towels, Special, per cid« <1 to adopt a system of road patrol. presentf-d uie paid to December 3Ut. It will be obviou.s to anyone A. LEFEVER D. R. HATTIE Inquiry is to be made a« to what that if this council had not had to make up the amount that was due Pnif - -...... — $1.75 Dealer in road foreman i- re-ponsible for the to .sinking fund.-, when they took ofnee. they would with the same PAINTER AND DECORATOR road between the raihvay bridge and tax rate, nave had on additional $€,500.()0 to spend on improvements Unbleached Sheeting, 2 yards wide, FARM IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS each year, or they could have rcducetl the tax rate. the Caineron-Taggart road. Repairs of Every Description per yard ------go. A standing vote of condolence with The outstanding taxes have been cut in half from $11J)98.44, in HARNESS, BARROWS 1918, to Sn.036.00 in 1021. Screen Uoors and Sashes Ml-. Claguc. on the «lcath of her hu— BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES hard, wa- p3--cd. It wa- decided to The tax rate, exclu.sivc of the school tax, has been reduced from Hade to Order, Any Site. Men’s Heather Mixture Hose, fine 10‘/J •mils in 1918. to IG imlU in 1921. hold rhe annual meeting of the branch Cucomber Frames. quality cashmere, per pair, $1.25 BUIL..EBS’ HARDWARE, Etc. in April instead of in January. The electric light plant i.s now paying, and will show a small surplus in .-pile of the fact that the mtr was redured 20% loaf year. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elford enter­ Carpentry and Cabinet Making. PHONE 29. tained -Mr. J. Warfc. of \ ictoria, and Water is the biggest problem the City has to face today. Your a party of friends to dinner on New Council has delayed os long os poa-ible any big new work for the Year's* Day. Their home was cliarm- very good business reason that the cost of materials and labour were ingty decorated for the occasion and abnormally hi^, and are coming down but slowly. a v ery pleasant time was spenL In my opinion this ,problem------J will now have* to' be* gone into, ex ­ “WHAT TO DO NACKUN & NAPl DOMINION HOTEL advice taken, and a concrete scheme put before the Electors Mr. and Mrs. J. J. PhiUips and for their decision. WITH YOUR SAVING®” The Bigr Store. Yates Straet, Victoria, a C familv spent the New Year in Victoria. 200 Raoma. 100 with Bath. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hawking had a fam­ If you elect me as your mayor I will continue to work for the A folder with an Important message. ily reunion for New Year and saw safe and sane business administration of the city's affairs, making COBBLE HILL, B. C. all improvemenU consistent with a reasonable tax rate. FIDEUTY SECURITIES the New Year in right royally. CORPORATION, LIBOTED PHONES 14 and 18 Mr. George Kingsley entertained a Respectfully yours, 1106 Douglas Street. Victoria, B. C party of friends at the Empress hotel. walk from four prindpaT theatns, Victoria, on New Year’s cvc. joining H. F. PREVOST. beat ahopa and Carnegie Llhra^ in the general celebrations at that Coma and visit ns. hostel. Leader Condensed Ads. Bring Results BTXFHBN JONES. Tybrsday, Jaimiry 5th. 1922. THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAxN, VANCOUVER ISLAND. B. C.

powder containing to arrive, show that the farmers mean business this year. New Selection of J. B. Oresa lAINlSNEWS The new hall is just about completed H.H.Cnac«e and is to be used during the day as a PASCALL’S BaptUtt* Animal Party Badtinc school room this term FAMED ENGLISH CANDIES BaakrtbaU —Waathar C. NORMAN PHAIR Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hutchinson en­ Just In. GREEN & CLAGUE tertained a house party during the Lant week the V. L, and M. Co. Agent for Pantorium Dye Works, ahipped thirteen cart *of lomber to holidays. Among the guests were Miss FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER eaitern points. The CN.R. transfer McCaw. at one time assistant city Victoria. B. C. Ltcmd took seven cars of lumber. Three editor of the Montreal Star, who re­ ALL CALLS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO-NIGHT OR DAT Bring in Your Seisaors to be joins her former chief, Mr. C .F. cars of logs were brought from Cow- sharpened, only 15f per pair. Surveyors khan Lake. Crandall, on the staff of the Vancou ­ BEST SERVICE. MOST REASONABLE CHARGES. The Danish motorship, Chfle, left ver World next week; and Mr. Harry and Chril Enginom on Wednesday afternoon. Besides Chrimes, a Vancouver journalist, who Tnmk Road. DUNCAN. Phone 263. U A. HELEN OSiee: is leaving for California. lumber she took six thousand five Oidicy Block DUNCAN. Wbittonia Block Doduu, B. C. hundred cedar logs consigned by the Mr. and Mrs. Rockway and daughter Canadian Shipping Co. for Japan. were in Nanaimo for the week end. The mill was closed down all last Mr. James West paid a business visit to Victoria this week. week for general repairs. These in­ DOUGLAS JAMBS, MJU.B.C cluded. among other things, a new F. S. Leather H. W. Bersn screen to the burner. The mill sUrt THIRD IN CANADA ARCHITBCT cd up again Tuesday morning. BRITISH The men of the Canadian Shipping WcatholiM Cov*a Record Greater Co. have finished here and have gone Than Reported Laat Week Leather & Be van INCOME TAX Whittom. Building Dnncnn, B. C to Vancouver, They have left several Tolcpliano SU. made up booms in the bay which were Instead of saying that Oxford Ima VALUABLE REBATES unsuitable for exporution and which Violet was third in all Canada in No­ Real Estate, Loans, Insurance CAN NOW BE OBTAINED. will be sold to B. C mills. vember it should have read last week ARCHITBCT Mr. Kerrone, who has been brak­ that this cow, owned by Messrs. A. FOR SALE—Six Acres, partly cleared, on good live creek, small Consult ing for the V. L. and M. Co„ has and S. Matthews, Westholme, estab­ cotUge, four rooms, situated four miles from Duncan. J. C E. HENSLOWB, MJIXBAX taken a position op coast. Mr. and lished a record of 1,864.6 tbs. milk, Price $1,000.00 on terms. C. WALLICH Mrs. W. Cathcart have uken the house which has only bee»» beaten by two Offlee: Agricnltanl Hall, Dnnena. they occupied here, cows in the Record of Performance Telephone ft DUNCAN. B. C Prent Btrcet Office: Cowichan 8tn.. E.&N.R. Phone 177. Mr. H. Dobinson, lineman for the in Canada since K.O.P. work lirst B. C. Telephone Co., had a nasty fal started. last week, near Ladysmith, when one The two cows that gave a greater of the climbing spikes came out of the quantity of milk and their records and D. E. KERR Mle. Mr. Dobinson fell about ten dates are as follows:- feet and sustained some bad bruises. No. 629. Sunbeam of Edgeley^ Dental Surgeon A big crowd witnessed two basket­ L7a9 tbs.. May. 1914; 2011.9 tbs.. Crofton Motor Boat and Repair Works I. O. O. F. Building. Phono 111 ball games last Thursday night be­ June. 1914; 19^.1 tbs.. July. 1914. tween V'ancottver ex-Normat and the This cow holds the Canadian cham- Duncan, B. C local seniors, and Ladysmith High . onship for one year's production in school and Chemainus juniors. the R.O.P. She v.*as owned and bred LAUNCHES FOR SALE AND HIRE. The juniors played first and put up hy James Bagg and Sona, Edgcley. Electric Lighting and Pumping Plants Installed Complete. C. P. DAVIE • good game, clean and fast. Half Ontario. Barrieter-ot-law. Solicitor, oM. time score. 12-12: final score, 52-19 in No. 11643. Sadie of Hillcrest— All Kinds of Mechanics] Repairs and Blaeksmlthlng Undertaken. favour of Chemainus. Dnncao, B. C 2066.5 lbs.. May. 1921; 1999.3 lbs.. Moorings Supplied and Put Down. The senior game was most exciting June. 1921. Solicitor to fast, clean and excellent. Chemainus She holds the two-year-old cham­ Old Ones Lifted, Examined, and Replaced. The Canidion Bank of Coramorcoi started in piling up the baskets at pionship in the R.O.P. She was bred The City ol Doncan. one time and led until almost the end hy Ernest E. Craddock. Hagersville. of the first half, when Vancouver got Ont.. and is owned by Mr. Russell THE a move on. Half time score stood 15- Daley. Selkirk. Ontario. 10 in favour of the visitors. Auto Express The second, half was very fast and CITY MEAT MARKET AD Xlnda ol Rxpteoi Work. the enthusiastic specators almost FUrnitoro RemoTing. lightRuling raised the rooC Finu score was 23-^ Wishes to thank all its customers in favour of Vancouver. * Buckley Fires The and to wish them all C R ARMOUR Arthur Howe starred in his usual AT PHILUP S TYRE SHOP splendid way for Chemainus making Opening Shot A Happy and Prosperous Phone 16 Houae Phone IglL 16 baskets out of 2a Mr. Alex Work New Year. refereed both games to the satisfaction k wUilwmd finptigi to Md KEEP TO THE RIGHT of all concerned. Brrackitii. Now the New Year is begun, “Kevp to the Right” is a very good A good supper and dance followed. Opposite Post Office Mrs. Watts supplied the husic. Sensational free tidal offer motto. Follow it, to avoid all accilU•nt^. Auto Express On Friday night the congregation Glorious news to sufferers! Every Keep to the right too, when you telephone. That is, bo right in , of the Calvary Baptist church held the W'ay you telephone, be right in courtesy, in short, ^ right in ^1 E. STOCK cough and cold in Canada b doomed to Proprietor. Hauling of aR dcacriptiona. their annual social and Christmas tree. disappear. Buckley advises you —in those practices which make for good telephoning. Keeping to the The building was very prettily decor­ fart—urges you to join la the big fiffat right means good service. ated for the occasion and was filled —to try abaolstely fraa af eoat a bottle with the congregation and theif of Buckley's Bronchitb Mixtnrr. —the F. B. Carbery friends. World's wonder cough and cold des­ BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY An excellent programme had been troyer, Purnish your own uroof, eeavioce Phone300,City Cigar Store prepared, which commenced by the yourself beyona the shadow of a doubt BUILDING silking of a hymn followed by prayer that the regular treatment win blow OF ALL KINDS. Songs, recittttoos. dialogues and your cold to atoms. Not a cent do we House Phone S46 F. duets were all most enthusiasticall> ask. Noobligatioos whatever temaka Modem Houses. Saniury Bams. encored. Then old Santa Claus ap­ tbia teal. Chicken * Houses or Alterations, peared and proceeded to take the pres­ all ge* the same prompt attentioa ents off the Christmas tree and dis­ Act now! Pill in the eonpou betee HAULING AND TRUCKING tribute them to the great delight of you forget and exchange It at any of Estimates furnished. the youngsters. the drug storea Itstad Mow:— FURNITURE MOVING This was followed by special prizes W.K.aUCKLCV.Ui USED CAR being given to those who had madi miwiisltle O. C. BROWN FOR SALE the most marks in their scripture les­ Contractor and Builder, sons during the year. P. O. Box 33 DUNCAN. B. C The supper, which was supplied by GOOD STOVEWOOD tbe ladies of the congregation, was. BARGAINS From Big Timber. as usual, abundant, excellent and varied, and was most thoroughly en Leave Orders at Leo Helen's. joj^ by everyone. m*me . If you ore thinking ol This was Mtowed hy games until J. F. LE QUESNE eleven o'clock when all departed for AddrcM 1918 CHEVROLET TOURING DUNCAN P. 0. home. On New Yaar's Eve Mr. and Mrs. Thoroughly overhauled, good tires. An excellent buy _____ $350.00 Building: Meinnes gave a party to a number of Houses, Bams. Garages, etc. young friends. -The evening was spent DUNCAN BARBER SHOP in various games, an excellent supper CHEVROLET TOURING Consult was served and. if noise counts for Sold In Duncan By anything, everyone had a Tovely tme. Island Drug Co. Repainted and overhauled. Splendid value ______$500.00 Shampooing. Mr. and Mrs. RT B. Halhed gave E.W. Uee Electric Maange. Hand TrwtaMBt ther annual New Year's Eve party and twenty-fivy guests were present. 1920 DODGE BROS. BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR A most enjoyable evening was spent BOX 293 DUNCAN in various games and tests of skill Thoroughly gone over, good tires and a spare. Painting and top DUNCAN A delkious supper was served. .Mter Queen Margaret'sSchool in excellent condition. Well worth your inspection. HAIRDRESSING PARLOURS the New Year had Seen welcomed ir Over White-e Drug Store Sir RcMter de Cowly was danced ami BOAROIKG AND DAT SCHOOL Auld Lang Syne and the National FOR GIRLS Phone 4, Dnneu. Anthem were sung, followed by three Prsparatoiy Class for Boys MRS. & HITCHCOX cheers and a tiger for Mr. and Mrs. under 10. (Late Stanner’e, Victoria) Halhe^and hearty good wishes to alt AD Snbjeeta. Hnsic and Dsndng. J. M. WOOD Mr. and Mra R. Jarrrit spent New For partlcnlors apply PHONE 178 P. O, BOX o%. DUNCAN, B. C. Year with relatives In Duncan. Mrs. HISS DENNY, RJI.C.. or J. L. Hird& Son Jarett stayed over for the New Year MISS GEOGHEGAN, BJt. You can’t go wrong in the New Year if you KEEP TO THE RIGHT. PLUMBING Mr. V. G. Pritchard, the new prin- Dancaa Phono Ml M. ELECTRIC LIGHTING ci^l of the public school, and bU Phono M DUNCAN Baa Sto bride, arrived in Chemainus during the week. They were present at the Bap­ tist social and -were welcomed and in­ troduced to everybody. HIGH CLASS Miss Tranfield was the guest of PICTURE FRAMING Mr. and Mrs. A. Howe for the week In all etyloa. end. She went to Duncan on Monday F. A. MONK to take up her duties as vice prin­ WHAT CUT DO YOU PREFER? cipal of the Consolidated school on Photographer and FIctan Framar Tuesday. Wc have them all. in ail the det

' Cath Advanced on Goode. Military Soles and Heels WmOIMHOTES No. 1 Strawberry Jam, 4-lb. tins, Del Monte Apricots, Peaches, Peai-s, Twenty-eight year.* buiinets NEOLIN and RUBBER SOLES experience in Cowichan District. Busy littfa Plant —> Fannera Have each______.90c For Prompt Serrice and High Dcaigna On Stuapa and Pineapple, 3 tins for .$1.00 R.M.D. I. Duncan Phone 15«Y Orode Work, try The Bonsall Creek Lumber Ca Cod Fish Flakes, per tin . 25c TAIT, THE SHOBMAKEA closed down for the hoHoay season. Next to Kirkham'a This enterprising Httlc plant, from Good Salmon, large tins, each...... 15c Worcester Sauce, per bottle . CLOTH NOTICES which carloads of lumber hax*e been shipped, has been running steadily of SHOOTING OR TRESPASSING late and employs a Urge number of POISON ON LAND men. Sotociibe lor Land cleariitg b going on in all di­ On Sole At rections and whipments of blasting LEADER OFFICE. THB LBADBR THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAN, VANCDUVBR ISLAND, B. C. Thor«l»y. J»n«ry 5th, IKZ.

Our Stocktaiking Values

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STOCKTAKING SALE SPECIALS OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT SPECIAL HOSIERY VALUES FROM THE OFFERS MONEY SAVING VALUES FOR STOCKTAKING SALE BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT Brookfield Butter, 1-Ib. cartons ...... _50c Children’s Fancy Top | Hose, pure wool, in heather Royal Standai-d Flour, 49s, per sack______$2.00 shades, sizes 6J, 6, 6J, 7, regular $1.00 value, Bell’s Ladies’ High Cut Lace Boots, neat leather Stocktaking Sale price, pair______75c louis heels, welted soles, sizes to 7, regular Burns’ Dominion Bacon, by the piece of half piece, per Ib...... -...... _.34c Sizes 74, 8, 8J, 9, regular $1.26 value. Stocktak ­ $12.50, Stocktaking price, pair...... $9.50 ing Sale price, pair “Classic” Bro%\ii or Black Kid High Cut Lace Squirrel Peanut Butter, Is, each______25c Children’s Pure Wool Cashmere Hose, in fine one Boots, military or louis heels, welted soles, Fry ’s Breakfast Cocoa, J-lb. tins, each...... 30c and one rib, Goderich brand, fast dye, black only — $12.50 and $13.50 values. Stocktaking price, per King Oscar Sardines, 3 tins for______50c Sizes 5, 5i, 6, 6J, re^ar 90c and $1.00 value. pair ...... $9.00 Johnston’s Fluid Beef, 16-oz. bottles, each...... $1.00 Stocktaking Sale price, pair ------75c WOMEN’S OXFORDS at STOCKTAKING PRICES No. 1 Tapan Rice,7 lbs. for ...... 50c Sizes 7 and 74, regular $125 and $1.35 values. Women ’s Patent Leather Oxfoi-ds, leather mili- Ml'S. Haines’ Marmalade, 4s, per tin...... 75c Stocktaking Sale price, pair------l_95 c tai-y heels, imitation toe caps, welted soles, sizes Size 8, regular $1.50 value. Stocktaking Sale 21 to 8, regular $7.75, Stocktaking price, pr., $6.00 price, pair ------$1.15 Women ’s Black Kid Oxfoi-ds, \ride, easy fitting Sizes 8^, 9, 9J, regular $1.65 value. Stocktaking last, rubber lift on heel, welted soles, sizes 21 to Sale price, pair ______$125 8, i-egular $8.00, Stocktaking price, pair $6.75 Ladies’ Pure Wool Cashmere Hose, same qualify Women ’s Gunmetal Calf Oxfoids, welted soles, All Sale Prices as above, black only, sizes 8J, 9, 9i, and 10, Cuban heels, easy fitting last, sizes 2i to 8, regu­ regular $1.65, Stocktaking Sale price, pair —$125 lar $7.50, Stocktaking price, pair --- $6.00 All other lines of Ladies’ and Children’s Hose WOMEN’S PLTMPS AT SPECIAL PRICES are Net Cash reduced 20%. Women ’s Patent Leather Pumps, covei-ed louis CHILDREN’S WOOL JERSEYS at Reduced Prieee heels, hand turned soles, sizes 2J to 7, regular Children’s Wool Jerseys, in navy, brown, maroon, $9.00, Stocktaking price, paii-...... $7.25 STOCKTAKING SPECIALS and grey, high neck, buttoned on shoulder and Women ’s Black or White Satin Pumps, hand turn­ V neck s^le, all sizes 22 to 32 in stock, but not ed soles, covered louis heels, sizes 21 to 7, regu­ FROM THE MEN’S AND BOYS’ all colours to each size. lar $9.00, Stocktaking price, pair------$7.00 FURNISHING DEPARTMENT Sizes 22, 24, 26, regular values to $2.75 each. Women ’s Pearl Grey Suede One-Strap Pumps, Stocktaking Sale price, each______$1.50 high ai ch, covered louis heels, turn soles, sizes Men’s Odd Pants, in strong wearing materials, Sizes 28, 30, 32, regular values to $3.50 each, . 2i to 8, regular $10.50, Stocktaking price, pr., $9.00 well tailored, strongly sewn, five pockets— Stocktaking Sale price, each______$125 BOOTS FOR GROWING GIRLS $8.00 values for______$6.50 Boys ’ Jersey Suits, and Girls’ Kilted Suits, in saxe, “Chums” Growing Girls’ Browm Calf Lace Boots, $5.50 values for ______$4.50 rose, brown, navy, at...... 25%> Reduction $4.50 values for ______$3.75 Chums’ famous last, welt soles, low heels, sizes SPECIAL VALUES IN SHEE-nNGS AND 2.1 to 8, regular $8.00, Stocktaking price, pr., $6.50 Men’s Flannelette Night Robes, cut extra roomy, Growing Girls’ Brown Calf Oxfords, low leather soft and warm, sizes 15 to 18, regular $3.50, PILLOW COTTONS heels, good weight soles, sizes 21 to 7, regular Stocktaking price ...... $2.50 Bleached Sheeting, 68 ins. wide— $6.50, Stocktaking price, pair...... $5.25 Men’s Ceylon Flannel Pyjamas, British make, Regular 65c value for, yard ------50c LECKIE BOOTS FOR BOYS neat assortment of strips in mauve, blue or Regular 75c value for, yard .... _60c Leckie Boys ’ Solid Leather Boots, half bellows pink, sizes 36 to 42, regular $5.00, Stocktaking Bleached Sheeting, 76 ins. wide— tongue, chrome welted soles, will sure stand price, a suit .. —------—...... $4.00 Regular 70c value for, yard ___ rough wear— Boys ’ Jerseys, made from hard weai-ing, pure Regular 75c value for, yard — _60c Sizes 1 to 5, reg. $6.00, Stocktaking price, $1.75 wool, polo collar, or button on shoulder style, Regular 85c value for, yard — Sizes 11 to 13J, l eg. $5.00, Stocktaking price, $1.00 in colours navy, brown, green, oxford, and saxe. Bleached Sheeting, 84 ins. wide— Sizes 8 to 101, reg. $4.00, Stocktaking price, $3.25 Regular .$2.35, Stocktaking price, each...... $1.85 Regular 85c value for, yard ------65c Regular $1.75, Stocktaking price, each..... -$1.45 Regular $1.00 value for, yard ______Bell’s “Dr. Reed” Cushion Sole Boots, kidskin or Horrockses ’ Sheeting. Extra Quality Bleached calf leather, the only boot made that gives per­ MEN’S AND BOYS’ OVERALLS Sheeting, 72 ins. wide, reg. $1.00 value for, yd., 80c fect comfort, reg. $12.00, Stocktaking price, $9,73 AT STOCKTAKING PRICES Bell’s Dr’ Special Black Calf Boots, heavy, one- 80 ins. wide, regular $125 value for, yard ___ 95c “Big Hoi-n Brand” Denim Ovei-all Pants, five 80 ins. wide, regular $1.50 value for, yard —$L15 piece sole, half bellows tongue, just the boot pockets, extra well sewn, black, blue or khaki, for winter wear, regular $11.50, Stocktaking Unbleached Sheeting, heavy quality — sizes 32 to 46, regular $2.50, Stocktaking price, 72 ins. wide, regular 60c value for, yard ------45c price, pair...... $9.50 pair ....-...... _____ ------$1.95 84 ins. wide, regular 85c value for, yai-d _____ 70c 10% Discount Off All Rubber Footwear Union Made Overalls, with bib, made from Stifel’s Pillow Cottons, 40 and 42 ins. wide— During This Sale. denim, cut roomy, plain black, plain blue, and Regular 65c value for, yai-d ...... 50c blue with white stripes, regular $2.50, Stock­ Regular 45c value. Special Stocktaking Sale SOME MORE taking price, pair------$1.95 price, 3 yai'ds for...... -______$1,00 Boys ’ Overalls, made from hai-d wearing denim, Horrockses ’ Pillow Cotton — STOCKTAKING SALE VALUES with bib, in plain blue, black, or khaki. 42 ins. wide, regular 80c value for, yai-d ------60c FROM OUR FURNITLTIE DEPT. Sizes 22 to 26, reg. $125, Stocktaking price, 95c 45 ins. wide, regular 90c value for, yard _____ 70c Sizes 27 to 31, reg. $1.50, Stoclrtaking price, $1.15 Stripe Flannelette, in pink and blue pattei-ns, 34 One Set only. Dining Chaii-s, Golden Finish, Maple, ins. wide, regular 40c yard. Stocktaking ^le Spanish leather seats, regular $46.50, Sale price, 207» Discount off all lines of Men’s and Boys ’ Felt Hats during this sale. price, yai-d ------25c the set.... -...... $32.50 White Flannel, pure wool, special soft finish. 28 Bedroom Chaii-s, Cane-reated, Mahogany Finish, MEN’S HALF HOSE AT SPECIAL PRICES ins. wide, regular $1.85 yai'd. Stocktaking Sale regular $6.00, Sale price, each...... $4.50 Penman’s Pure Wool Cashmere Half Hose, spliced price, yard ...... —...... _95c Bedroom Rockers, Cane-seated, Mahogany Finish, heels and toes, reg. $1.25, Stocktaking price, 85c Grey Flannel, 27 ins .wide, plain and twilled, reg­ regular $6.50, Sale price, each...... $5.00 Men’s All Wool Ribbed Half Hose, colours black, ular 65c yard. Stocktaking Sale price, yard ..._45c Bar-room Chairs, Hardwood, regular $5.50, Sale grey, and brown, regular $1.25, Stocktaking Navy Flannel, 27 ins. wide, regular 75c yaixi. price, each...... $1.50 price, pair...... -...... 85c Stocktaking Sale price, yard Kitchen Cabinet and Top, Golden Finish, Glass Men’s Heavy Ribbed Wool Half Hose, seamless, Linen Finish 'Table Damask,)amask, 70 ins. wide, regular Front, Two Pastry Boards, Five Useful Draw­ hand finished, regular 50c, Stocktaking price, 40c $2.75 and $3.00, Stocktaking Sale price, yard, $1.95 ers, Two Bins, regular $49.50, Sale price.....$34.75 Regular 75c, Stocktaking price, pair ...... 60c See our Special Values in Towels. We have an Buffet, Golden Finish, Plate Glass M rror, regu­ immense stock of Bath and Turkish Towels, lar ^.00, Sale price ...... $29.75 which we are clearing...... at Special Prices Buffet, Golden Finish, Maple, Leaded Lights and ENGLISH MADE CROCKERY WARE Plate Glass Mirror, reg. $54.00, Sale price, $39.50 Ladies’ Bead Necklets and DreSs Girdles AT STOCKTAKING PRICES reduced one-third. Sea Grass Chaire, regular $10.00, Sale price....$8.50 Ladies and Children’s Winter Weight Underwear Sea Grass Chaire, regular $11.00, Sale price.....$9.75 Just received, a shipment of English Made Sea Grass Rockers, regular $12.00, Sale price, $10.00 all reduced 25%. Wash Rugs for Bedrooms, reg. $1.50, Sale price $1.25 Crockei-y Ware, ordered in 1919, arrived too late LADIES’ BLOUSES Regular $1.75, Sale price...... $1.40 for Christmas Selling, all specially priced at Stock­ SPECIALLY PRICED for STOCKTAKING SALE taking Prices. Regular $2.00, Sale price ...... $1.60 A Special Lot consisting of Crepe de Chene and Bath Mats, Reversible, reg. $2.00, Sale price, $1.60 Georgette Blouses, in several very pretty styles All Wool Rugs, Reversible, regular $6.50, All fines ALUIUNUM WARE 207«..Iess and colours — Sale price —...... -$5.25 during the Stocktaking Sale. Regular values from $7.00 to $9.5C. on sale at, All Wool Rugs, Reversible, regular $5.00, each ------$4.95 Sale price _$4.25 Regular values from $10.00 to $1400, on sale Congoleum Squares, 9x9, regular $17.25, at, each ______$795 Sale price, each $14.00 WE CLOSE TODAY AT 1 P.M. Congoleum Squai-es, 9xl0i, regular $20.00, All other Blouses reduced 25%, Salel^e price, each $17.00 Congoleum Squares, 9x12, regular $22.50, All fines PYREX OVEN GLASS WARE at 20% less Sale price, each $19.00 during our Stocktaking Sale.

Gowichan Merchants, Ltd. All fines KITCHEN ENAMEL WARE for 207o less ENGUSH MADE TEAPOTS at Stocktaking Sale, Special, 20% off regular price. The Store That Will Serve Vou Best during the Stocktaking Sale. • Thursday, January 5th, 1922. THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAN, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C.

Weather and visibility are both factors which have a hearing on BAXEIBALL I CORRESPONDENCE whether the geese arc noticed or not. I might mention that quite recently A CABARET —G*no» "LfVictory aTY COUNCIL’S RECORD in India when a photographic plate was being developed at one of the will be held in the TRAPPE^ni “House Full” could have been put To the Editor, Cowichan Leader astronomical stations, a skein of geese Forlbur Convenience appeared on the plale and although S. L. A. A. HALL ip at the Agricultural hall, last Friday Dear Sir.—We. the members of the evening, when Duncan haskethallers the species could not be determined, SHAWKIGAN LAKE Duncan City Council for the past twro mathrmalical deduction was able to fix were entertaining visitors irom Genoa years beg leave by your courtesy, to the altitude at about 5kS miles, quite SHUBERT Bay and Vancouver. Both games were submit to the ratepayers the following WEDNESDAY, JANUARY l$th good, but provided quite a contrast to brief report on the results of oor beyond the range of unaided vision. — Has Opened a Depot at one another. labours during that period. Yours, etc., Heaton's Orchestra. Genoa Bay won from Duncan * ‘B“ Condition of sinking funds:— DENNIS ASHBY. team, while Duncan "A" team over ­ VANCOTJVKH December 31st. 1919, deficient. $9.- Duncan. January 3rd. 1922. ~ ~RIT1«H COLUMBIA. whelmed the Vancouver quintette, who 882.00. tre prominent league leaders in the December 31st, 1921. surplus, $439.- terminal city. The game of the evening was un- tayf. 4oubtedly that versus Vancouver, The Owing to sundry persons:— ▼Isitors’ team is composed of ex-Nor- Employees' salaries, etc.—December mal students, and contains the four 1919. $1,380.00. brothers Buyes. all expert ball hand­ Deccml>er. 1921. about $150.00. CITY OF DUNCAN lers. Taxes uncollected:— Vancouver started out well, and for December. 1919. $9,336.00. Ae first few minutes did the attacking. December. 1921. $6,036.00. They got their first basket from a Electric department:— throw-m which should not have been December. 1919. Loss of $l.40.’?.00 given. However, this did not worry December. 1921. Profit of $300.00. phNCEmore “SHUBERT” the local lads, who stuck at it and (Note.—In each case allowance has comes to the front with a were soon in the lead, which they re­ been made for payment on account «if *11 convenience for fur shippers. tained throughout the fir>t half. the debt. .Also, since March. 1921. the As usual, “SMUBERT” is Both teams kept their head> well rate charged for electric current has PUBLIC looking out for your interest. and even the visitors admired the ex ­ been reduced by approximately 20 cellent play of the Duncan boys. Score la order to elimiMte for you the aecettity of obtiioiDl per cent.) export permit tod the peyment of royalty —to n.xke it poi- at half-time .stood lS-6 for Duncan, Tax rate levied f*»r council's own and. <'n play, they were well worth it. •ibie for you to get *‘m->re money ’’—''qincAer ” lor your A. B. purposes, li.e.. excluding scho«ds mer Lwu.j Matters evened up considerably in fun, "SHUBERT'* bet opened • Fur Reodhinil Depot at _ which the council h.-ive no control): — Veneouver. Ad you have to do it PACK UP YOUR FURS AND SHIP the -second period. Duncan held their For the year 1919. 20'i milU. own, but the Vancouverites played THEM TO A. B. SHUBERT, LTD., VANCOL VKR. B. C. NO PKR.MIT For the year 1921. 16 mills. MEETING REQUIRED FOR SHIPMENTS WITHIN THE PKOVI.NCE. more confidently and carciully, and .\t the close of the year 1920. the tot)k many long distance fbots with c«»uncil owed the h.ink about $1,800,00. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council of paying extremely high prices for Muskrat, great success. However, they were after allowing for cash in haml. .\t Miok, Coyote, Foxci, Merten, Fiibcr end *11 other lewfully leken fur-beerer». too far behind to overtake the home- date there is nothing owing to the the City of Duncan and the City of Duncan Membci> on the Con-oli- We want all the fun you cen thip, but we muit have them—QU/CA—»o gel stcr.s. but the score 17-17 in the second hank. There is a crc«ni balance of ap­ after ’em end ebip ’em to "SHUBERT" u feat ee you get ‘cm. halt fully represents the play. Dun­ proximately $4(K).0U in band t«> start dated School Board, will huld a Public Mix-ting can thus won by J5-23. the new year.—Ymirs. etc.. TODAY IS A GOOD DAT TO GIVE “SHUBEBT” A TRIAL Duncan has really t>> thank Dr. SNIP ALL voun Fuas omeerro French for their victory. He played THOS. PITT. Mayor. excellent baskithall. seeming to anti­ H. W. DICKIE, cipate every movement of his oppo ­ H. F. PRKVOST. O. T. SMYTH E. TONIGHT N'ort W a 'me___ nents. Once or twice he had the joke against him. On one occa>iun it was R. H. WHIDDKX. VANCOUVER DEI»T. Ill BRITISH rOteUMDIA particularly had. when he passed to .\ldermcn. an opponent in error, and the latter Duncan. B. C.. January 5th, 1922. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1922 had sufficient wit to accept the pass and drop the ball in the ba-ket. Xo MIGRATION OF GEESE at 8 p.m., in the K. of P. Lodge Room one will hold anything against the doc­ ENROL AT ONCE FOR tor on this account, after his excellent To the Editor. Cowichan Leader. for pur]x>se of giving an account of the work carriiH] out by thrm display. Bruce McXichol did not .ippear to Dear Sir.— 1 nitiice in your col­ during the paxt year. DAY OR EVENING settle down all night, but .still be man­ umn- an item alluding to the unusual aged to get 12 of the 35 points. .Mliert occurrence f«f geese t going m»rth) By Ortlcr of the Council, Dirom got 10: Forrest 6; Dr. French ithe parenthesis is mine) at this time of >e:ir. .As a rule any reference to JAMES GREIG, 5: and .-MiKTt Kvans >. geese “going north” or “going south ” .The game througlumt was very C.M.C., CITY OF DUNCAN. clean. Duncan excelled in their check- refers to their annual migrat'on. COMMERCIAL COURSES igg. but the visitors showed splendid It i- not intpo-sible for geese to be Aill in their combination and b.*ill in the di.strict at this time of year handling. Mr. K. Kvans refereed the hut. in the sense of “going north.” CO^DIENCING MONDAY, JAN. 9Th game mo.st equitably. this eonld not have been happening. It niny be of interest to those of IN DUNCiSN Genoa Bay Victorfoaa IN Genoa Bay held up the big crowd your readers, who are not conversant for a prolonged period owing t» being with the date at which to lrK>k for the delayed on the r«»ad. Duncan ”B’’ northerly movement of geese, that, in SHORTHAND tcani practically played theiii>elves out looking up records kept for the p.i-t practising during this long wail. fifteen years, the first .«krins may he The Isaac Pitman Sy.^'^tcra Both sides had many supporters who Ittoked for on nr about .April 21>t. let themselves be heard. In recent year-s the m«»vcmcni h.ns THE COWICHAN CHAPTER, L 0. D. E. On the whole it was a battle royal been a little later than this date so far TYPEWRITING of locals, blit lacking the fine points. as observation has gone, but tnc reg­ Cha<. E. Smith'.- Tomh Cour.-e In spots there was some good play, ularity of the movement of migratory but the players appeared to he excited birds is one of the greatest womler- WILL GIVE A GRAND and to some extent they got a little of nature. BOOK-KEEPING rattled. F.‘X>m Billing to Higher .Acccunting Duncan suffered I'mm their long' COMMERCIAL LAW — Fll IVG SYSTEMS wait and did not M-ttle down, al-. FANCY DRESS BALL -«i though in the iir*.i half they leil 9-7. 1 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND -ARITHMETK' Combination on both .sides wa- poor. FEES: Day School —?12 per month for one ur all Subject*: Tarlton and Rutledge played very IN THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, DUNCAN, ON strenuous gauo's against each other, British Columbia Fruit $S for Student* by train fitmi South. fortunately without disaster. Night School —$10 |K T month of Thitleen Evening>. Ruth, dge oiars!*alled hi- boy. in the All Fee.*! Payable Strictly 3Iomhly in -Advance. second hall and they gave a goi.d dis­ Growers ’ Association FRIDAY, JANUARY 20™ play of fast cnmitmntion and shoot ­ A meeting of members of Duncan- Farther particulars on ai)plication, or the Principal will be ing. They have to thank Bickle. of plea.'^ed to interview pro.-pective Stuthnl.- urnm it-«iue,*t. Vancouver. f*»r their store, this player Nanaimo- Division will be getting 13 points out of 22. held in the Agricultural office, Duncan were not so fast on their FURTHER PARTICULARS NEXT WEEK. feet nor sure in their pas.sing—indeed Duncan, on COWICHAN COMMERCIAL COLLEGE they pa.ssed all too often into their J.S. RuffeM, l’ri!!cipal opporents* hands. Rutledge and Bickle were the star players of this Monday, January 9th JAYNES BLOCK (Oppo.eting of the As.socia- Xi.30 15 4: Duncan “.V—Dr. French |5). tion in Victoria. CHARLIE CHAPLIN in “THE IDLE CLASS." 1C <0 15 -•4 Evans (2). B. McXichol il2l. .\. Di­ HAROLD LLOYD in "AMONG THOSE PRESENT." iC 5Z J' JS rom (10). Forrest i6>. 1)27 >4 '4 A. F. BARSS, 11 48 I 14 .*0 Vancouver —C. Boyes (5». 1. C Secretai-y, B.C.F.G.A. And "THE SON OF TARZAN.” 12 35 13 30 Boyes (2). J. T. Boyc. (9), E. Boyes 14 00 I? .Ml (5). M. Buckley (2).______Prices: Admission 60r: Re.^eiwid 75<*; Children 25<*. Matinee—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. Prices: Admission 40c; Children 20c. iADMlNTON Book Your Sint.-^ Early. V.. l 1. .. Ii?. ' '. .. .• I ! Mr. N. R. Craig Succeeds Mr. Cole At Secretary —Matches t.- i I \ i. - 1 M . hi,It, ...... : ! 1 ■ .1 . I..I- t: ;i ,.l U.rk-x J I'l i.’l >••!. I.. Vir..." .. v;':..r I'.'X.' I .ilsi I Hiic.iic \( f. liit-.1 I. .1'';tx . .As Mr. L. -A. S. Cole will shortly Cl. , I .Yrr.hn.g Ilf C.f. be living down at Maple Bay and will, S. C. C. C. FAWCETT A*em L D CHETHAM. A«em therefore, not be able to give the time he would like to as secretary of the Duncan Badminton club, he has sent A BRroCE AND W. J. GOARD in his resignation, which was accepted with regret. Mr. X. R. Craig, vice president, will WHIST DRIVE EXPERT PIAXO TUNER PATTERSON,CHANDLER& STEPHEN L?.' be secretary pro tern. It is hoped to arrange some further matches with the will be held on January 5th, 1922, South Cowichan club at an early date from 8.15 to 12 p.m., in C. A. A. C and it is possible that a match may he IS COMING NEXT WEEK arranged with Nanaimo. Halt, Cowichan Station. Entrance VANCOg B.c. ^ RUGi7~^D WEATHER 50 cents. PHONE YOUR ORDER TO 147 The prouniU were not fit for rugby last week end. If the clerk of the Bridge tables may be reserved LARGEST MONUMENT WORKS IN THE WEST weather relents there will be a prac­ by application to the Hon. Sccre- tice game at the Recreation grounds WRITL US FOR DESIGNS AND PARTICULARS next Saturday at 2 p.m. If in doubt Ury. H. P. TOOKER. intending players should ring Mr. Gore Langton. 203 F. Duncan. COWICHAN MEAT MARKET CAN YOU CALCULATE YOUR With meat at present prices yon can afford to he good to yourself. SILO? STOVE WOOD PHONES 59 aod 12* A large number of stockmen are fre­ The Annual General Meeting Hare yoa tried our CASH AND CARRY SYSTEM? quently puzzled over the problem of It will save you money. If you wont the hest wood, ^teen e.stiirating the tonnage in a silo. The of the or dry, at the loxvc. l price.-, you following table is taken from Circu­ Boiling Beef ^ . w. (Pot RoosU R.B. ANDERSON & SON lar 39 of the Missouri Experimental will get it from Williams. Station: COWICHAN Corned Beef V PER LB. Mincemeet Mail orders receive prompt at­ Silage at a depth of five feet weighs Stewing Beef ) Dripping tention. Plumbing & Tinsmithing 33.4 pounds per cubic foot; at ten feet Rihs, Rumps, and Ronnd., 18, per Ih. it weighs 3a pounds per cubic foot; CO-OPERATIVE Cedar Posts for sale. Fairbanks-Morse at* IS feet. 36.4 pounds; 20 feet. 37.5 Fore-Quarters of Mutton, 20f per lb. Shoulders of Veal, 20, per ih. pounds: 25 feet. 38.3 pounds; 30 feet, FRUITGROWERS Pork, 20, per lb. Loin of Hutton, 2$, per lb. R. H. WILUAMS Home Lighting Plants ^ pounds: and at 40 and 50 feet the Loin of Roost Beef. 25, per Ih. Loin of Veal, 25, per Ih. Phone 846 M. Duncan. B. C. silage averages 40J and 41.4 pounds will b« held in the SPECIAL—Pare Pork Sausage, 25, per Ih. re^ectively. Agricultural Office, Duncan, To find the capacity of the silo: Abore prices are for Cooh and Corky, and hold good ceery day. Multiply one half of the inside diam­ oo eter by itself, then by 3.1416, and then WATSON & THACKRAT A. L. SPURKIER ^ the depA of the settled silage. BRICKLAYERS AND Practical Toner and Rei^ror This gives the volume. Multiply inis MONDAY, JAN. 9th of PiouM and Player Flinoa. ^ the weight of'silage at that depth. C. B MAINS STONEMASONS AU Work Guaranteed. This wQI give the capacity in pounds. at 11^1 a.m. piuapt FHOm 18 V. 0. BOX Hi BoiUr Work, Flreploeoi, etc. P. 0. Box 4K. Divide by 2.000 to get the weight in Office: Op^te Leader OSke. tons. PHONE 154 M. DUNCAN. B. C. THE COWICHAN LEADER, DUNCAN, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C. Thnr»

J. H. >VHnrOME & CO., LTD. NOTARIES PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE MORTGAGES AND INVESTMENTS Fox ’s January Bargain Sale CITY PROPERTY ON EASY TERMS NOW PROCEEDING COTTAGE —Two Bedrooms, Sittingroom, with open fireplace,. 1Kitch- en, C.lv water, ligiit, aiid telephone. Wood^heil.. 1Three- quiirter of a mile from Poot Office. PricePricc includes a quuntquantity of furniluj-e. Price: $1,500.00 MODERN PLASTERED BUNGALOW—Standing in one lot, < This is a “GENUINE SALE” of HIGH GRADE MERCHANDISE, and offei-s an exceptional oppor ­ taining Livingrooni, Two Binlrooms, Kitchen, Bathroom EKN DWEI.UNG — Containing Livingroom, Four Bedrooms, Kitchen, Large Storeroom, Bathroom (H. and C. water. Septic Tank). City light and water. Woodshed and Chicken Hou.eciul, 3 yards for for Ladies* or Children’s Wear, regular ynid, 25C FOR FRUIT CAKES Special, yard . 28-inch Middy Blouse Flannel for 98c. per yard. This is mlatc arrival. An All Wool Flannel, specially manufactured SO inch Extra Heavy Unbleached Factory Cotton, Pure. Thjs is the SHORTBREAD, BUNS AND BREAD for Middies and Jumpers, comes in paddy green, crim- QQ^ material ladies are using for the new style house dresses 2^0 son, and nav>* blue, 2S ins. wide.wide, regular $1.25, Special, yd. UOV and apron-s regular 35e, Special, yard ___ _ OF THE BEST QUALITY GO TO 27-inch Navy Blue Velveteen, Twill Back, REMNANTS. REMNANTS. REMNANTS. Wc have on our Tables a large assemblage of Useful Remnants PAGE AND LANSDELL selling for 95c. in Wn-^h Goods, Dr^.s Fabrics, Flannelettes (White and Striped), Hci-e is a Strong Twill Back, “MancJicvlcr made", Velveteen, suitable Curtain Materials, Cretonnes, etc., etc,, all marked at a price to CITY BAKERY for Boys' or Girl.'* ’ Wear, 27 ins, wide, (na%*y blue only), 0^0 effect an immediate clearance. regular $1.50, S|>ecial, ya.d BUTTERICK PATTERNS for January on Sale. PHONE 68

Fox ’s CASH Dry Goods Store Station Street PHONE 114 Duncan, B. C.

NO\^ IS THE TIME TO TRADE IN .\ long blare on a tree at the wafer’s like a fiolisheil diamond hut — there the little Frenchman laughed, sitting edge guided me to the cact)e. and I was a weight pres.siug on my clie.st cross-Icggcd by the fire, with a hand THE OLD CAR A NIGHT OUT soon had my pack on the ground and My ear was the next member to on either knee, rocking backward and a till going. reply to headquarters; it reported dis­ forw'ard like a Chinese mandarin. Save paying two licenses by trading in the old car By B. LE M. ANDREW I found my-elf in a hrit of tall tinct sounds of light, quick breathing. From my blanket I indicated th>* spruce and hemlock, running uarallel At this circumstantial evidence head­ frying 1..^ and the remnants of my Now. We need some good used cars. to the beach: it was quite clear of quarters became thoroughly demoral ­ supper, telling the little man to help -Keep alotiK the underbrush, and the fire, playing antics ized and arrived at an immediate con­ himself. He set to with a will, at the with the light and shadow*, gave to the clusion—a hear! >ai|;|e_timc giving an account of him- l.ltcr. •'the trail goes in from there, dark mass of the tree trunks the ef­ Everything confirmed this conclu­ ali‘*iM neven In a postscript it fects of enormous pillars supporting sion. The weight felt to my tightened 1 was becoming ver>* drowsy, hot added: "If you really would like to the roof of a vast cavern. The meas- muscles intolerably heavy, it felt gathered that his name was Benny and bring something acccpUildo. bring urcf rock, and the landscape be­ a large dog emerged from the night of the fire I saw a scrap of paper. On came more sharply defined, taking on 'I he imiscles of my chest replied im­ into the circle of firelight. it was scrawled:— all the clear, coid tones that contrasted mediately with a terrified message "Bon soir. mon ami." said the little "Pardon, mon ami, but Monsieur -o well with the mellow warmth r>f tb.al there was a great weight pressing man. "permit me to introduce Mon­ Dodo he open some papers and le bon DUNCAN GARAGE, UMTTED Ihe -ky. on them. I opened niy eyes cautious- sieur Dodo." Dicu show me un gateau sucre for les pushed on as fast as the powdery l.v. telling myself to keep quite calm, "Thanks." 1 answered.'^ "We've al­ noces of my liitle .Marie. i tell her. DUNCAN. B. C. FORD DEALERS PHONE 52 id would admit, hut it was not untti and. above all. not to move a hair. ready met." and thereupon related the n'est cc pas. that it is a cadeau from all colour had faded from the day that The fii'c wa« -till flickering cheerily five minutes of intolerable years that rou. from me. from Monsicr Dodo, et I stumbled suddenly upon the creek. and the tar still winking down at me his companion had caused sue. How rum Ic bon Dicu."

REAL MONEY-SAVERS Just a Few of the Many Bargains Our Grocerteria Offers You

OGILVIE’S ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR IN OUR CROCKERY DEPARTMENT TRY OUR TEAS We have ju.-t unloaded another carload of OgiIvie’» Famou.-^ Flour Our Golden Star Tea. It is a winner. Per tb. — _ . 56f anti Cereal-. Royal Household Flour, per 49-fti. sack — $1.98 TWO EXTRA SPECIALS 3 n.s. for ...... ------*1.30 Note—Not more than two 6ack< to each customer at this s|»ecial price. Fancy Cups and Saueer.-, three patterns to choose from, per dot., $2.50 Reception Ceylon Tea, per n>. - -___ —...... - 65f Tumblers, clear thin gloss, per doz. ------ai-ua

SOME MORE BARGAINS CEREAL BARGAINS Thuniday, Friday and Satur^y Speciala OgilVie’s Rolled Oats, 20-!b. sock ______Pure Lard, per tb. ------23f; 2 ffis. for 38f Ogilvie’a Ralkd Oats, 6-tb. sack Flake White (new atock) Z Ih. for ------Ogilvie’a Wheat Granolee, 6-tb. aadt------Bcnele» Raw Ilam, diced, per lb.------la, Kirkham’s Grocerteria 1 you try our Fomou.s Freshly GrounLcSfeiTGr...... It baa a 7^ Nice Baron, with a breakfa.-t flaeour, per lb. ------I'if coffee flavour, and we grind It Just as you wi«h. Johnson'.* Fluid Beef, large bottle ------.- 98, DUINCAIN and MAPLE BAY Special. 8 lbs.----- .\nnt Jemima PanCake Flour, 25f pkts. for ------I.i< TelephbHes 48 and :203Y Gemiinc Mocha and Java Coffee, pdr.lb. ------60,