Alice Arm Is Protected from High Water of Kitsault Plenty Of
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tf7 A little paper $2.50 a Year with all the Alice Arm and news and a big Anyox. $2.75 to, | circulation THE HERALD all other points, f Published in the interests of Alice Arm and Anyox, B. C. VOL. 6, NO. 17 ALICE ABM, B. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1926 5 cents eaoh. Alice Arm is Protected Plenty of Recreation is Large Turnout to Join From High Water ANYOX NOTES Provided for Winter j ALICE ARM NOTES Newly Formed y •'»+m ••«••'» «••'»4 »••'•'•'*' •'•••»•• + •*»•'*' 4 '»•••••••• 4 •*•.• '•' ••*•• •'••^'•'•'^'•••', of Kitsault in Anyox ' Athletic Club The Herald Christirtas Card N. Sutilovioh le(ft on Monday , The big retaining wall, which Sample Book contains some -very Badminton, Boxing, Basketball, for Anyox. A large turnout of members and was built to hold the mighty flood nice and attractive cards. The Dancing, Wrestling, Night Schools, H. Butler has completed shingling prospective members were present waters of the Kitsault river from prices range from $1.75 to $3.00 Lodge meetings, Concerts, A. C. the porch of his residence, which at the initial workout of the newly devastating the town of Alice Arm per dozen including envelopes and] L. Library, Picture Shows, etc. are adds greatly to its appearance. formed Athletic Club on Wednes printing. Order now before our among the attractions provided for was completed this week. W. A. Talbot, assistant govern' day evening. The flrst hour of the stock is depleted. ' Phone Jack leisure time of the people of Anyox The wall is over 600 feet in ment engineer, arrived on Thursday allotted two was devoted to lining length from the suspension bridge. Barclay, No. 176. this coming winter. Take your tip the youngsters into classes, choice, boys and girls, men and from Anyox, and will inspect the It has a width of eight feet on preparatory to getting away to a Among the arrivals on Monday, women. There is something for new wing dam above the town and the top with a much wider base. good start at. the next meeting were: James Murray. A. Nolen, everyone, and if one form of recre also the new bridge being construct I It is built of huge boulders, and night. As practically all the boys L. A. Moore, A. C. Knight, F. ation does not suit, another will. ed in the upper Kitsault Country. will safeguard the biggest portion in camp were there, it was quite an Campbell, W. Carter, A. G. Young, Mrs. N. Fraser arrived on Thurs I of the town for many years, unless For those who have the fighting undertaking and the officers of the Krewtsou, C. A, Smith, J. H. day from Anyox and will return j unprecedented high water occurs. spirit of their forebears running in club were kept busy grading the Maines and Reese Powell. home oh Tuesday next. It was constructed in three months their veins; whose chief delight is boys into their respective classes. j and great efficiency has been shown Provincial Constable W. Smith parrying and delivering blows; who Angus McDonald of Anyox Mine, The last hour was taken up by both in speed and substantiability. arrived back from a trip to Prince glpry in the flush of victory when who has spent some time recently in the older boys in wrestling and they survey a fallen foe, the newly It is not expected that the river Bupert on Thursday's boat.. Prince Rupert, arrived on Thursday boxing and from the looks of things formed Athletic Club is open. will at any time endanger the i W. S. Fisher, provincial collector from the latter town. He was ac there is some fine talent available. For those who delight themselves structure, but should such an event of taxes was a passenger for Prinoe companied by E. H. Mortimer, and The two sets of boxing gloves, in the terpsicharean art, ample pro occur means have been taken to Rupert on the Cardena on Monday. B. B. McDougall, and they will kindly donated by the B. P. O. E. check it. A quantity of rock has vision has been' made and its many make an examination of the Esper- to further the success of the organ : Dr. Donald E. Davis, was a been broken down ready to be load devotees will have every opportunity anza mine. ization, were used 'to good avail south-bound passenger on the of dancing to their heart's desire ed on cars and rushed to the weak both by the youngsters ,and the Cardena on Monday. This is a sport that can be enjoyed Constable. W. Smith arrived on ; spot. men. by both sexes of all ages, and its Thursday from Anyox and expects The danger of being flooded out Don't put it oft any longer buy Sunday evening from 8 to 10 popularity never wanes. to return home today. • has always been a nightmare to a ticket for the Hallowe'en Dance, will be the next meeting of the Badminton and basketball also A bridge is being built across the the inhabitants of the town, but you'll feel better after doing so. Athletic Club, so anyone interested has many followers, the former is Kitsault river near the Musketeer the retaining wall eliminates After September 1st, special be on hand that night. Mr. Frank played chiefly by those of mature age flats by the government in order | ninety per cent, of the danger. rates will be given by the week, at Gordon will be only too pleased to' whose days of strenuous exercise to facilitate the transportation of No more will it be necessary for the Alice Arm Hotel during the enroll you in one of the olasses. fall hunting and fishing season. are passing, but who still desire to supplies to the Red Point property, the people to seek refuge on the keep fit by healthy exercise. The oh which a tunnel is being driveii hillside during high water periods, Mr; W. F.. Eve returned from latter is a game for the fleet of foot this winter. Organization Meeting Held not knowing when dawn breaks Prince Rupert on the Prince and of robust health. It is a game whether their residence and busin George, Thursday. The first high water of the season of Athletic Club for those, who like swift action that ess premises are still standing or oocurred last Monday morning. The most popular cigar, the sends the blood, racing through' The newly formed Athletic Club, distributed on the waters of the The Kitsault river rose until it was El Dora made out of number one their veins, and excitement that held another organization meeting Pacific ocean. awash of the dam near the bridge leaf, try one and be convinced. lifts them ,to supreme efforts. It on Sunday, when some twenty- It is possible that the wall may Luckily the torrential rain, which The Saturday Night Dances at is one of finest indoor sports extant, four members were taken on the be extended an additional three continued throughout the night, the Elks' Hall are proving to be and some good games will probably rolls. Two hours, twice weekly, hundred feet next year, to eliminate ceased and any apprehension that 'quite successful affairs, and should be witnessed this coming season. have been alloted the club for use | all danger to the extreme lower existed was speedily allayed by the become very popular e're the season For the studiously inclined and of the gymnasium. This organi end of the town. This piece of rapid fall of this turbulent stream is very far advanced. those wishing to pesfect their educa- zation will undoubtedly do much work is necessary to complete what tion the management of the night The , herd of Cariboo that has towards fostering such sports as has already been accomplished this Jim. Crow and- his Blackbirds school classes will welcome them roamed the country between tlie boxing and wrestling, which, in the year. announce that commencing tonight Naas /Valley and Alice Arm and past, have been more or less dead the dances will be run in the future with open arms. beyond, is disappearing in the opin issues in this camp. Competent as novelty dances. Just what the The Community League Library Wedding Anniversary Anyox ion of J. Strombeek, F. Stringham instructors have been appointed novelties will be, remains to be is available to all members, who Couple Honored and R. Moore, who recently spent both for wrestling and boxing seen. desire to hug the fire on cold winter nights, with a book. Books of all several days hunting them. No so anyone wishing to become The home of Mr. and Mrs D. L. Mr. A. Davie, returned from descriptions are available from the trace of them could be found in proficient in either of the afore Mclntominey was the scene of a a short trip to Prince Rupert on lightest of fiction to the writings of their favorite haunts, and they mentioned methods of self defence very pleasant party last week, when Thursday. the world's foremost professors. have either left the district or fella should get in touch with the seore ii large number of friends visited in Chris Cane of the Store staff Those with an active mind need prey to the hunter's guns or bands tary; Mr. Frank Gordon, at once. order to celebrate the seventh returned on Thursday after a short not spend one dull hour after the of wolves. anniversary of their wedding. trip to Prinoe Rupert. whistle blows in Anyox. Every The origin of this herd is a Twenty-two guests were present He May Not Have Celebrated minute can be utilised to advantage mystery as no other bands of Cari and an enjoyable time was spent.