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FIFTIETH YEAR—No/ 24 CUMHERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1931. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

OLD TIMERS CHALLENGE CRICKETERS TO Well Known Lady Rob Bennie Wins NANAIMO HAS BEENS. Cumberland Teams PLAY CHEMAINUS. Tournament At Cowichan Lose Laid To Her Rest The Reifel Cup The Cumberland old-time soccer Enter 16th Annual The Cumberland cricketers will Lawn Bowling By Six stars, through their secretary, W. play Chemainus on Sunday on the Mrs. Anna Stockand Mourned By a At tll_.fi1 ShOOf. Mossey have issued a challenge to the "Y" grounds, 'commencing about Bowler. Keep Score Down to Low soccer players of Nanaimo of forty First Aid Contest Club Started Large Circle, of Friends 10:30 or 11 a.m., according to the Level; Game Went to Two years of age and , to a game of time the visitors arrive. The locals .Innings Association football to be played at Held Saturday at Nanaimo Special Content for Singles The death occurred on Sunday eve­ Poor Scores at Shoot for Valuable will be chosen from Hall (captain), Nanaimo on Saturday, Jue the 20th, Idiens, McLaughlin. Vernon-Jones, ning last, in the Cumberland General Trophy • Six Cumberland teams will enter The Cowichan cricketers had to prior to the game with £he English Gough, C. V. Dando, J. Dando, A. J. Hospital, of Ann, the beloved wife of the first aid contests to be held at W. Henderson, Sr., had the honor bow down to defeat at the hands of touring team. It is to be hoped the Taylor, J. Vaughan, G. L. Guy, T. David Stockand at the early age of Very poor scores were recorded at of winning the first game this year the local eleven on Sunday last, the challenge will be accepted as it would Nanaimo on Saturday and three mine 34 years. She was a native of Kelty, Carney, Roy Howay, C. Lacon and H. in the first singles contest to be start­ homesters winning by six wickets the traps of the Cumberland Rod and make a real good opener for the af­ rescue teams will also enter the com­ Fifeshire, Scotland, and came to this R. Lacon. ed at the lawn bowling green, defeat­ after a two innings game, featured by Gun Club on Sunday last on the oc­ ternoon's sport of June 20th. petition. The field day is under the city about seven years ago with her ing Jack Williams by a score of 21 very low scores. The visitors batted casion of the contest for the valuable auspices of the Vancouver Island and half-sister, Mrs. David Bell. She was points to 11. The second game was first, the opening pair facing the Con Reifel cup. The conditions were Coast district branch of the British well and favorably known by a large Columbia mine safety association and Japanese Take between Harry Jackson and W. Mc­ bowling of McLaughlin and Vernon- not of thc best and this probably had circle of friends whose sympathy will Local Athletics is the 16th annual field day. The af- Millan, the former having all his work Jones. Both bowlers got a in something to do with the poor show­ be extended to the sorrowing hus­ air will be held on the Central Sports Athletics 13-12 cut out to defeat his opponent. After their first overs and bowling a good band and other surviving relatives, ing made by the shooters. Rob. Ben­ Average Ground, the first aid events starting a very close game Harry won 21-20. length kept the visitors score down, who, in addition to her half-sister, nie with 17 birds out of 25 captured Other games are expected to be play­ the whole side being dismissed for at 8 a.m. The mine rescue contest for After obtaining a nine run lead over Mr. Walter. Hudson, Jr., of the ed tonight and tomorrow when the 31 runs. McLaughlin and Vernon- Mrs. David Bell, includes Mr. and the cup and also a silver spoon. There the Vancouver Island mine safety as­ the Royston Japanese, the best a crip­ draw for the second round will be Mrs. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Peters, wns a fairly good gallery of specta­ Royal Confectionery, has been ap­ sociation shield will start at 8 a.m. pled Cumberland ball team could do Jones both had real good averages, of Cumberland, uncles and aunts of tors present to witness the shoot, and proached by the management of the from the St. John's hall. In this con­ last Sunday at Lewis Park was to lose made. That the competition is prov­ the former getting five wickets for ing popular, is proven by the fact that H runs in the first innings and the the deceased lady. Aunts and uncles the proceedings followed with keen Cumberland Athletics and kindly con­ test there will be first, second and the decision by one run to the fighting in Scotland left to mourn her loss sented to donate a prize for the play­ little brown men from the mill. The almost every member of the club en­ latter four for 17. Ball, the Saskat­ interest. Other scores were: J". Bono, third prizes. One of the contests include Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael, er with the highest batting average. •vhich is causing a great deal of in­ teams garnered 25 runs, Royston win­ tered. Arrangements will be made chewan representative who now re­ 15; D. Franeioli, 14; Jim Cameron, ning 13-12. Mrs. Janet Sinclair, Mrs. Agnes Thc average is compiled for league terest is the one for the Comox Log­ shortly for the games betwen Nanai­ sides at Duncan was top scorer for 14; L. Franeioli, 14. The game, ragged in spots, tighten­ Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dick­ and exhibition games and applies to ging and Railway cup which is an mo and Cumberland for thc Villiers the visitors getting 19 before being son, Mr. and Mrs, Dewar, Mr. and Athletic players only. ed up towards the finish. Errors were cup, which is for rinks. A doubles bowled by Vernon-Jones. Cumber­ open five-man team contest. The full numerous, and the slabsmen got In­ Mrs. Haggan and Mrs. Mary Ramsay. contest will also be started as soon as land going to bat did not make much Preient Standing: list of Cumberland team's entering is different support from their team­ arrangements can be completed. The of a better showing than the visitors, The funeral took place on Tuesday SOFTBALL Player AB H Av*gc as follows: mates. from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hill 2.1 10 .434 green is improving fast and promises Joe Idiens being top scorer with 10 Mid-Weak Games Watched by Many During the game the stands stood David Bell, Maryport avenue, the Dobson 24 10 .413 Senior men's contest: Matt Brown, for half a minute in memory of Klshio to be very popular place during the runs, being unfortunate to be run Davis 17 7 .411 Women's Benefit Association of which Thos. Eccleston, Wm. Bennie, John Kaga, brilliant Fanny Bay short stop, summer months. out. The whole side was dismissed for Bannerman 17 8 .364 deceased was a valuable member at­ Softball is making headway in Buchanan and Jack Watson. This is 44 runs, 13 more than the visitors' to­ Hunden .*.. 23 7 .343 who lost his life last Tuesday. knowp as number one team. Number tended in a body and conducted the Cumberland. Sunday evening last Tobacco, T 25 8 .820 Score by innings: tal. Roy Grier, playing for Cowichan services at the home and at the grave­ saw the Royals and Fanny Bay tangle Tobacco, C 14 4 .__«. two team will be Wm. Beveridge, 123456789 Local Japanese took 4 of the Cumberland wickets for side. Many members of the ladies' at the City Park in a friendly game Bobba 20 5 .250 James Quinn, Wm. Whyte, Thos. Cumberland 540110010 —12 8 runs. Going to bat a second time, auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of which proved to be an ex idling one. Westfleld 26 6 .200 Brown and Sidney Hunt. Number Royston 0 0 0 9 0 10 0 3'—13 the visitors did not fare any better, Eagles ,of which the deceased was The large number of spectators thor­ Gibson 11 2 .182 three team will be Harry Waterfield, °Two out when winning run was Fined $300 For the side being dismissed for 24 runs, Bono 12 2 .160 also a member attended. oughly enjoyed the game which was j. D. Davis, R.' ififcGrath, John S. scored. McaLughlin and Vernon-Jones again Batteries: Cumberland: Westfleld, ' won by the Royals, coming out on the MUSICAL EXMAS. Brown, Harry Waterfield, Jr. Number Selling Whiskey doing great damage with the ball. In The Rev. J. R. Hewitt, pastor of long end of a 15-12 score. four team will be William Davis, Geo. Tuna, Tobacco; Royston: Kenshl, doy, this innings the latter had the won­ HERE SATURDAY. Doy. the Cumberland United Church offi-. Marshall, E. MacDonald, J. Davis nnd derful average of five wickets for 9 Mr. Frank Idle, F.R.A.M., of Lon­ 1 Umpire: Robinson. Had Bootleg Whiskey Hanging Round ciated and interment was made in the Royals vs. Lang's W. Johnston. On* team will enter the runs, McLaughlin getting four for 16. don, England, will be in the city on His Neck Cumberland Cemetery, pall bearers junior boys' contest: Bennie Nicholas The home team only required to make Wednesday evening the Royals en­ Saturday conducting the examina­ EAGLES 6 • HAPPY VALLEY 4 being J. Buchanan, Ben Foster, R. S. Lawrence, Gordon Robertson, J. 12 runs to make victory sure on the tertained the Lang's teajn, of Cour­ tions of the Associated Board of the It might be a funny place to hide McGrath, W. Cavanaugh, C. Buttress, Marpole and W. Slaughter. The team two innings. These were obtained tenay, and as on Sunday night, the above institution. He will examine Excitement ran high at the Recre­ whiskey and one where a chap would Jr., and E. Shillito (Union Bay). composed of Mrs. W. Hudson, Mrs. with the fall of four wickets. game was a most exciting one. Even Miss Mitchell's pupils at her residence ation Ground Thursday night on the feel fairly safe in keeping it. How­ Many beautiful floral tributes were J. D. Davis, Mrs. W. Bennie, Miss Cowichan Innings more exciting than the previous game. occasion of the meeting of the Cum­ ever, it did not do a Cumberland received which are hereby gratefully and will examine Mrs. Finch's pupils Nicholas and Miss Reece will enter The scores were even until the last berland Eagles and the Happy Valley Japanese any good at all as Constable acknowledged. and the pupils of Mrs. Hudson at the the ladies' senior event. The three frame when the Lang's team drew home of Mrs. Finch. He will leave nine in a regular twilight, league fix­ De Witt, acting on information visit­ Appleby, b. Vernon-Jones 1 Pillow: Mr. and Mrs. D. Bell and teams entering the mine rescue con­ ahead to win 10-9. There was even immediately after the examinations ture. The brand of ball displayed was ed M. Oda at four o'clock on Satur­ Grier, b. McLoughlin , 0 family; basket: Mrs. J. Miller and test will be A. Watson's team, J. a bigger crowd on hand than was the for Vancouver, where he will conduct snappy and at the commencement of day morning last and subjected him Ball, b. Vernon-Jones 19 Mrs. A .Aitken, Bevan. Quinn's team and Harry Jackson's Mowbray, b. McLoughlin 7 case on Sunday and it is evident the examinations until the end of June. the last innings the scores were tied to a search. He found suspended team. Corblshley, b. McLoughlin 1 Wreaths: her husband, D. Stockand game is certainly catching on here. with four each. Bill Stant busted up round his neck by a string two bot­ Bonsall. c. and b. McLoughlin 0 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cook and Hen­ thc game when he got a safe hit tles of home-made saktj He was Following the contests the prizes Garrard, c. Gough, b. Vemon-Jones 1 ry, Nanaimo; W.B.A., Review No. 17; brought before a magistrate, unable Many ladies' teams have been or­ Giving Ride To will be distributed to the successful bringing in two runs to give his team Butt, c. Carney, b. McLoughlin 2 Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Potter; Mr. and ganized and every evening sees the competitors in the Oddfellow's hall the victory. It was a game worth go­ to give a satisfactory explanation was Hodgson, b. Vernon-Jones 0 Mrs. George Guy; Mr. and Mrs. John City Park occupied by one or two at 7:30 by the Hon. W. A. McKenzie, ing a long way to see and if the same fined $300 and costs. Carter, 0 Foster and family; Mr. and Mrs. H. Children Cost teams practising. Now that so many Minister of Mines. A monster .dance brand of ball is displayed in the fu­ Waterfield; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Total 31 are using the City Park it might be in the same hall will follow the distri­ ture games in the league bigger and Mrs. George Spencer, of the Wav­ Stockand; Miss Thelma Waterfield; Bowling: McLoughlin, 5 for 14; Ver­ possible to get the City fathers to Driver $10.00 bution of prizes. better gates will be the order of the erley Hotel, entertained at a surprise Kate, West and Ted; Lizzie, John and non-Jones, 4 for 17. improve the field by turfing it. At day. Anyway Thursday's game satis­ Quecnie; Ladies' Auxiliary, F.O.E.; party on Thursday in honor of her Cumberland Innings present time it is hardly fit to b'e used Offence. Under Motor Vehicles Act fied everybody, especially the Eagles, Mrs. J. Mann and Mrs. Auehterlonie; sister, Mrs. W. Robinson, of Vancou­ Idiens, run out 10 and with the Recreation ground occu­ May Queen At whose supporters were jubilant over ver, who on that day, celebrated her Mrs. Damonte, Royston Road; Mr. Thomas Moncrieff, of Cumberland, Carney, b. Ball o pied by the baseballers and the crick­ the 6-4 victory. birthday. A delightful evening was and Mrs. Chas Walker; Mr. and Mrs. who works for the Bayview Dairy as Lacon, run out 2 eters having a lease on the "Y", it spent in cards, music, etc., with a big Gough, c. Carter, b. Ball 1 J. Gibb; Mrs. Annie Whiteehouse, delivery man, was lined $10.00 and Oyster River would really be a good thing if the feature of the evening's enjoyment Hall, c. Butt, b. Mowbray 9 Royston. costs and his white licence exchanged ROAD WORK STARTS City Park could be put into shape. heeing tea cup reading. During the McLoughlin, b. Glrer 6 for a blue one, the outcome of giving The Oyster River residents celebrat­ Crosses: Mr. and Mrs, John Mur­ ed their first May Day and crowned Work on the completion of the evening, Mrs. Robinson was the re­ Osmond, c. and b. Grier 0 children rides. He was said to be car­ Taylor, c. Butt, b. Grier 1 dock; Mr. W. Sheppard and Lou. tehir flrst May Queen this year. The Menzies Bay road was begun last cipient of a beautiful gift, as was CARDINALS vs. UNION BAY rying children on the hood of his car Meehan, c. Garard, b. Grier 3 Sprays: Mother, Mrs. S. Stockand; celebration was held last Friday and Monday by a crew of about twenty also Mrs. Etherington, an honored when he was seen by the constable / Vernon-Jones, not out 4 Dina Baird; Mr. and Mrs. Harry it is hoped it will become an annual men under the direction of the Pro­ guest. Those present included, Mrs. Monday evening saw the Cumber­ and charged with driving to the com­ West, run out 0 Stockand and family; Mr. and Mrs. affair. The flrst May Queen chosen vincial Public Works Department. G. Spencer, Mrs. W. Robinson, Mrs. land Cardinals and the Union Bay, mon danger. Byes 2 H. Buchanan; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. from the Oyster River school, Miss Besides making the beach camps of T. Baird, Mrs. R. McCluskey, Mrs. T. both ladies' teams in action. When we Jas. Sheasgreen, of Headquarters, Williams; Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker; Gladys Wood, was crowned by the three large logging companies acces­ Hobbs, Mrs. W. Warren, Mrs. J. Total 44 say action we mean it in every sense also had his white driver's licence ex­ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stockand, Na­ teacher, Miss Gladys Idiens, in the sible, the new road gives to motorists Monks and Mrs. R. Etherington. Bowling: Ball, 2 for 22; Mowbray, 1 of the word. The game was very even­ changed for a blue one, the outcome naimo; Mr. and Mrs. Morrison; Mr. presence of a large crowd of parents that which they desire — scenic for 12; Grier, 4 for 8. nnd Mrs. Robt. McGrath; Mr. and ly contested, right up to the last in­ of a collision with a car driven by S. and friends. Her maids of honor were charms unsurpassable anywhere on The heat of the last week-end took Cowichan Second Innings Mrs. John Marsh, Nanaimo; Mr. and nings when the Cardinals ran in 10 J. Long on the Headquarters road. Appleby, b. McLoughlin .». 1 Miss Annie Storie and Betty Brown. the coast, including an enchanting many to the beaches. Amongst those Mrs. Jas. Stockand and family; Mr. runs to give them a victory by 24 to He was fined {20.00 and costs in ad­ Grier, b. Vernon-Jones 2 Following the ceremony, sports were view of the far-famed Seymour Nar­ Cumberlanders noticed at Little Riv­ and Mrs. Jas. Irvine; Mr. and Mrs. T. 14 runs. The game waH watched by dition to getting a blue card. Ball, l.b.w., b. Vernon-Jones 10 held and tea was served. rows and Discovery Passage. er were Mr. and Mrs. James Dick and Baird; George Sheppard; Mr. and a large number and many motorists A resident of Merville who was Mowbray, l.b.w., b. Vernon-Jones .... 2 family and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. S. Mrs. Wm. Stockand; Mr. and Mrs. passing by the park, stopped and charged with having deer meat in his Corbishley, run out l Mr. Basil Horsefall, of Vancouver, Graham. At Royston Beach many Kirkham, l.b.w., b. McLoughlin 3 Chas. Buttress; Mr. and Mrs. W. Cav­ parked their cars, viewed a portion of possession during the closed season Plea Of Mines manager of the Canadian Education­ more were in evidence and the sum­ Bonsall, b. McLoughlin 3 anaugh; Mr. and Mrs. Patterson; Mes­ the game and went away thoroughly, was fined $10.00 and costs. The deer al Films was a business visitor to mer cottages at the popular seaside Garrard, c. Taylor, b. McLoughlin 1 dames James Derbyshire and Slaugh­ satisfied. The girls are improving fast meat was found in accused's barn by Is Supported Cumberland on Thursday. resort are beginning to be put into Butt, b. Vernon-Jones o ter; Mr. and Mrs. Carney and family; and can swat the old ball to some pur­ Constable Donahoe. shape ready for the closing of the Hodgson, c. Taylor, b. Vernon-Jones 2 Mr. and Mrs. Morello; Mr. and Mrs. pose. Vera Picketti got a good whack Premier Tolmie Wires Premier R. B. schools at the end of the month, Carter, not out o Husband; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown; at the ball, getting a homer, but, un­ Mr. Roy Brown, of the staff of the Lieut-Col. Charles W. Villie"s, Bennett when a large number of the local res­ Mr; and Mrs. R. Young, Royston Rd.; fortunately for her team there was no Vancouver Daily Province flew to general manager of the Canadian Col­ Total 25 idents will be in residence there. Mr. and Mrs. McCallister and family; one on bases. Games with the Cour­ Buttles Lake for a day's fishing. Pass­ lieries (Dunsmuir), Limited and the Bowling: McLoughlin, 4 for 16; Ver­ Renewing efforts, made while he Mr. and Mrs, R. Weir; Mrs. P. Bruce tenay girls are being arranged when ing over Little River Mr. Brown gave Western Fuel Corporation of Canada non-Jones, 5 for 9. was at Ottawa, to secure recognition and family; Mr .and Mrs. F. Carter it is expected some real thrdllers will some of the inhabitants a friendly Limited left for Vancouver on Wed­ Mr. C. F, Earle, of Victoria, district Cumberland Second Innings for the request of Vancouver Island Lacon, c. Appleby, b. Grier 0 and family, Royston Road; Mr. and be staged. The game on Monday was wave. The reason for the wave is ex­ nesday morning on a business trip. He passenger agent of the Canadian Na­ mines that $1 a ton bonus be given Idiens, c. Carter, b. Mowbray 4 Mrs. S. Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. umpired by Charlie Tobacco with is expected back in Cumberland to­ plained by the fact that Mr. Brown tional Railways was a visitor to Cum­ Carney, played on, b. Mowbray 3 Tobacco; Mrs. Collings and family; Louis Bartholdi base umpire. by the Dominion Government to ap­ has relatives there. night. berland on Thursday. Gough, c. Garrard, b. Mowbray 4 Mrs. Stant; Mrs. Warren and Billy; ply to all coal bunkered and exported from British Columbia to points McLoughlin, not out l Mr. and Mrs. T. Bates; Mr. and Mrs. Byes j Bruin. other than the United States, Premier Tolmie Tuesday sent the following Total for 4 wickets 13 Cumberland's Deputy Fire wire to Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett: Comox-Alberni Member Warns Bowling: Grier, 1 for 2; Mowbray, 3 At a meeting on Wednesday night "After careful consideration, this for 7; Ball 0 for 11. the Cumberland Euglcs football team Government strongly supports the re­ decided to accept the invitation of Chief Hands Out Some quest of the British Columbia oper­ Commons Of Danger Involved CENSUS ENUMERATORS Powell River to stage an exhibition ators for some adjustment of coal WELL RECEIVED. game in that city on Dominion Day. Good Advice at Convention policy ,as set forth in your budget In Canada's Many Jobless With one or two exceptions the lo­ speech. Letter setting forth argu­ cal census enumerator! have been ex­ SEE BRITISH PREMIER ments sent by Hon. W, A. McKenzie ceptionally well received nnd report AS FOOTBALL FAN. Ottawa, June 0.—The House of speaker's ruling was again appealed Some home truths relating to the in good physical condition between to you June 5. Request first that bon­ steady progress in the work. One or Commons Monday afternoon passed from. This time it was pressed by The Canadian Movietone News at organization of volunteer fire bri­ the ages of twenty-one and thirty-five us on bunker coal and export coal, two set backs have been encountered, an interim supply bill for $22,107,645 A. W. Neill, of Comox-Alberni. He the Ilo-Ilo, commencing June loth gades were given in a paper read by and choose as many as possible who other than to United States, be raised but in the majority of cases, thc peo­ This represents one-twelfth of the wanted to discuss unemployment. The will show Ramsay MacDonald greet­ Mr. J. H. Cameron, deputy fire chief live or work near the Are station. from 25 cents to $1.00 a ton. Realize ple visited received the enumerators main estimates, and one-fourth of the chair ruled that since unemployment ing players at the match between of Cumberland, before the first an­ Above all, keep away from the man that it is now impossible to change very graciously and appeared anxious amount to be devoted under civil gov­ was already before the house in the English and Scottish teams at Glas­ nual convention of B.C. Fire Chiefs who is here today and gone tomorrow. your decision to increase duty on to do all possible to assist. On the ernment for the department of the Liberal amendment to the budget, gow. First pictures of Mahatima at Vancouver. In thc first part of his Our department has had some very bituminous coal, but hope that some other hand the one or two who caus­ interior. such a discussion was out of order on Ghandi out of jail will also be shown. address, Mr. Cameron gave some very bad experiences with this type of plan can be worked out whereby Do­ ed the enumerators a little trouble, a supply motion. The House support­ The Indian leader's followers give wise advice as to the organization of fellow. Due consideration should be minion Government will absorb retal­ It took most of the afternoon for did ao probably on account of the ed the ruling 04 to 44. him a great reception as he enters a fire department; later on he spoke given to the choice of at least four iation duty placed on British Colum­ the House to get into committee of officials calling at an inopportune Ahmerabad. Movietone films Spain's of the equipment needed. men who are good car drivers. Not bia coal to the States in order to pro­ supply, but once this was attained, New Jobless Data time. Where difficulty was encount­ rulers in court pageant; King Alfon­ "It is sad but true that small cities the harum-scarum fellow who can tect our export market for 200,000 the bill itself passed through quickly. When Mr. Neil attempted to intro­ ered a little explanation by the enum­ so and his Queen lead religious fes­ never see the need of a fire depart­ turn a corner on two wheels better tons of coal. Situation so desperate in The House had two divisions. duce the subject, Deputy Speaker La- erators soon paved thc way. To make tival in Madrid Palace. (Special note) ment until they have experiencd a than anyone else in town, but good, coal mining that every effort must be Trans-Canada Road vergne quoted parliamentary rules in matters easy for yourself, please see by extra special permision of His conflagration that either wholly or steady drivers, preferably those who made to protect all possible markets. J. A. Bradette, Liberal member for support of his ruling that the discus­ that when the enumerator calls nn Majesty, Canadian Movietone News partially cleans them out. It is a are used to handling heavy vehicles. From announced coal policy it would Temiskaming asked Premier Bennett sion washout of order. Mr. Neill said you, give him ull the information ask­ is able to bring to you these first pic­ known fact that cities in British Co­ These men will eventually become a seem that new taxation will not Do­ to confirm or deny a statement at­ he had new data since the amendment ed for. tures in sound ever made within the lumbia have had to lose half their very valuable asset to the depart­ minion Government at least $2,000,- tributed to Hon. William Finlayson, was*moved. He did not want to "play Madrid Palace. The Palm Sunday business sections to get to the point ment. 00P over all bonuses and subventions Ontario, minister of lands and forests politics." procession of the entire Spanish court of organizing a fire department, and "After making his choice of men paid, so some assistance to British that the Dominion and provincial gov­ "Oh, no," shouted several members Two Weeks Off offers a spectacle rarely witnessed, then have had to lose the bigger part the chief should pay a friendly visit Columbia coal industry fully justi­ ernments had reached an agreement "I bow to the ruling of the House, except by the elect. Winston Church­ of the other half to realize that the to the city council or the fire wardens fied." to send out three survey parties to such as it is," declared Mr. Neill when ill talks on India—Britain's brilliant fire department was not much good and submit his choice of names, and study the best route for the trans- he resumed speaking after the vote School Holidays tory calls for a strong and positive without a water system. Now they ask their opinion on his selection. Canada highway. Deputy Speaker La- was registered. This statement, sub­ IMPROVED APPEARANCE OF Public and high school holidays will policy toward the Eastern Empire. have both and I am just wondering This little act of courtesy will more vergne ruled the question out of or­ mitted the prime minister, was "a re­ COURTENAY FREE PRESS. be curtailed throughout the province Mussolini honors Italian air forces— how much more loss they will have to than repay him in the future. der, and Mr. Bradette moved the ad­ flection upon the honor of the House." by approximately two weeks according Duke of Puglie, nephew of King and sustain to arrive at a point where "The department should also de­ The last issue of the Courtenay journment of the House to discuss the "Am I to say, 'such as it isn't?'" to advices received here from the General Italo Balbo receive medals they will have their department fully cide at this period what form of rec­ Free Press shows a decided improve­ question. His motion was defeated by queried Mr. Neill . office of the Hon. Joshua Hlnchllffe, in Rome from hands of II Duce. and adequately equipped. reation they will take up. Dances and ment over previous issues. The make 04 to 37. "He is making a joke of parliament Minister of Education. Troops of Poland drill on skiis—the The summer vacation will com­ How to Choose Men card parties are good revenue makers up hap been altered slightly, the Later the question was discussed shouted a government supporter. Winter lingers at Zakopane in the mence on the last Friday in June and "And here I should like to give the whilst picnics and sports have a ten­ front page being the equal of any on the motion of Mr. Bennett to go In certain parts of Canada, pro­ Galician mountains where Republican will end on September 2. instead of chief some good advice on his final dency to bring thc public and the de- weekly paper in Canada. The pages .into committee of supply. Another ceeded Mr. Neill, a sentiment was urmy is holding maneuvers, the first Monday In that month, which choice of men; choose men who aro ( continued on page 8) are full of local news and doings. division was called when the deputy (Continued on Page Four) lalls on thc seventh. VEST POCKET LIVES n**lfi*m~*tyim n**^—w^»«»-<-^,_« .**lf*m .»*y<*m •••^*»..<^w ••***ys#*-----wWt/W».>^ DAINTIES FROM PORTUGAL The Cumberland Islander ILLIAM Penn (England—America) (1644- By Betty Barclay PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND. B.C. W 1718)—a strange combination of a Quaker and a man of high social standing. The son Adult. . Children 25c. of an English admiral and the intimate friend of The cooks of little Portugal have - ILO-ILO THEATRE the King's brother, he yet belonged to the most furnished us with some excellent re­ despised religious sect in England. Owing to the cipes and can teach us much about SUMMER CAMPS fact that the King had borrowed most of his fath­ the art of seasoning. One of their When Summer's here er's money and had forgotten to pay it back, Penn favorite tricks is to use vinegar with Thursday - Friday - Saturday And school is through, vegetables and even eggs to bring was able to obtain a grant of land in America. June 11, 12 and 13 A place to go. That was before the days of oil and skyscrapers, out the delicate flavor they desire. And Something to do. when land was just so much dirt. Incidentally, the addition of this sug­ ar adds to the energy value of the AMPING; an opportunity for a boy to release It was a small plot—just the present State of dish. some of his inherent instincts without going Pennsylvania, now named after its original owner, Cto jail. No traffic laws, no policemen, no nerv­ of course. Later he received the State of Delaware Lisbon Eggs ous old ladies, no white collars, no creased trousers as a postscript. Penn's own surveyor laid out th? This combination of soup and eggs or "boiled" shirts. lirst city on a nice beautiful site. Being Quakers makes a dish hearty enough for the Richard Dix - Irene Dunne A mother is heard to say. "No camping for my they called it Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love. main course at luncheon or supper, boy if that is what it is. I did not raise my boy to They didn't know that it would take a Marine otli- or may be used as a beginning for an cer to clean the place up irua century or so. • otherwise rather light dinner. Estelle Taylor in be* a roughneck." Just a minute, mother. You have 'J. cups soup stock the wrong viewpoint. .Most of the organized camps Strange to relate, Penn seemed to think he 1 onion are far healthier and safer than city life with its ought to pay the Indians for their land (which he 1 tablespoon vinegar many questionable appeals for the boy's leisure did without waiting for dun) and he persistently time. kept his word with them. This so amazed the poor, 1 teaspoon sugar "CIMARRON" The Boy Scout Camp in particular is -a real de­ untutored savages that they left the colony in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings mocracy where boys, rich and poor alike may en­ peace, probably fearing there was something eggs Spanning the Ends of Human Emotion . . . Sweeping wrong with Penn's Mind. toast joy the leadership of trained men of high moral from Glamorous Past to Roaring Present . . . Blazing character, investigate the mysteries of nature, Diogenes died too soon to find him. Pry the sliced onion in the bacon participate in water activities with safety, learn fat. Add the solp stock, vinegar, and las Heroic Message into the Heart of the Nation! crafts of many kinds, enjoy fun and recreation, sugar. Cook all together until the and benefit greatly in health and physique. onion is soft. Have ready one slice of MAN AND GIRL, WITH AN EMPIRE TO WIN- -AN ANOTHER TRIUMPH KOR toast for each person to be served. The scout camp is truly a training camp with C. P. R. AND CANADA. development of character and citizenship training Poach an egg in the boiling soup for EMPIUE WITH GUN IN ITS FIST AND each person. Arrange the toast in as objectives rather than financial dividends. EPRESENTING another triumph lor Canada's great HELL IN ITS HEART! During the past year 400,000 boy scouts partici­ transportation corporation, the Canadian Pacific soup plates. Place a poached egg on pated in the camping program with astounding R Rnilway, the Empress of Britain, described as per­ each slice. Fill the plates with the haps the finest liner afloat and the largest and swiftest soup . results in the welfare and advancement of Amer­ ***•••#**•**•*# _> ican boyhood as attested by scout parents through­ that has ever sailed thc St. Lawrence, has arrived at out the nation. Quebec, This triumph is one in which Canada shares, as Carrot Pudding The boys themselves are enthusiastic boosters she has so frequently shared in events which have given This is a dessert well liked by those Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15-16-17 because it is in the scout camp that they are given the C. P. R. a world-wide reputation for vigorous enter­ who v'sit Portugal. It is equally nice the opportunity to satisfy their normal urges for prise, efficient service, sound management and the high­ served with a pudding sauce or with adventure, comradeship, out-of-door life, fun and est standards of integrity in all dealings with the public. cream. A conqueror among novels, Arn­ At a time when conditions of depression are almost achievement. >/_ cup butter old Zweig'i masterful story of­ universal, when our economic systems are being put to Scout camping began only a little more than Va cup brown sugar fers double thrill nnd double de­ the se\erest tests, and when public confidence in the 1 egg two decades ago. It was founded on a sincere pur­ lights to those who tee the Ra­ pose to benefit boys. Now there are hundreds of future is distrusted, the maiden voyage of this splendid 1 cup raw carrots, grated liner is a siganl to the world of the faith of those respon­ large camps and many smaller ones. These camps, 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated dio Picture at the llo-llo The* sible for the affairs of the Canadian Pacific in the future developing year by year, have proven their claims 1 VL> cups flour atre thii week. of the great enterprise which they control any of the for health and safety. Those in positions of re­ V_ teaspoon soda stability of the country on whose prosperity the success sponsibility use every possible precaution to safe­ 1 teaspoon baking powder of their policies is dependent. guard the boys under their care. This is particu­ I teaspoon cinnamon larly true of the program of swimming and water Those who study the history of the Canadian Pacific •.•> teaspoon ginger activities, wherein the Boy Scout Movement, in and realize how events have justified the vision and en­ Cream the butter. Add the sugnr co-operation with the Red Cross, has led in the terprise of the founders and those who have succeeded and slightlv beaten egg. Stir in the development of safety measures. There is nothing them, will have no doubt that the judgment which led to carrots and grated lemon peel. Mix left to do but take our hats off to an organization the building of the Empress of Britain will be justified as and sift the dry ingredients. Add to An epic story out of the hearts which can promote camping in such a volume with the judgment in relation to many other great ventures first mixture. Bake in a buttered pud­ of war-scarred men .... an safety. has been justified. —Financial Times. ding pan for one hour. Serve hot. epic theme, mighty, explosive, uncompromising .... an epic TEN DOLLARS FOR ORIGINAL k RECIPES Life's Work Is Hobby, Too production swinging the pendu­ lum of emotion from the the Recipes and food stories by Betty depths of human pathos to the Barclay have been appearing in this echanics are a hobby as well heights of human exaltation. publication for some time. Our wo­ M as the life's work of Henry men readers are well acquainted with Blane Bowen, chief of motive them. This month Miss Barclay of­ power and rolling stock, Cana­ dian Pacific Railway, who has fers a cash prize of five dollars for an up-to-date machineshop in the best recipe in which junket is the basement of his Montreal used. A second prize of three dollars home. Here he has invented a is offered for the second best recipe, number of tools now .In use throughout the vast shop sys­ and two prizes of one dollar each for tem of the company and built As it has astounded millions of the third and fourth. Each woman a aeries of model stationary submitting a recipe will be mailed a and marine engines, to the others ,it will astound you— great delight of histhreesoas. recipe booklet whether she wins a this story of one man whose ad­ prize or not. He came Into particular pro­ minence recentlyasthebuilder venture in love and battle turn­ of the C.P.-R.'a new giant, The recipe may ho for a dessert, ed the tides of empire and salad or anything you wish, provided "8000" type, multi-pressure locomotive, the biggest and swept a proud and pompous it contains the ingredient mentioned most powerful of its dynasty into dissolute ruin! above. It must, however, be an origin­ Und in the world al recipe or one secured from some and unique on friend. Do not send anything that has the American been clipped from a newspaper or continent, destined for The soul of a man the heart of a magazine. heavy duty All recipes must be in Msis Bar­ in the clay's hands by July 25. Decide upon Rocky woman in terrific conflict with the M ou n- your best recipe and mail it to Miss taina. Betty Barclay, 1S01 East Tioga St., The plc- iron-willed tyrany of justice! Philadelphia, Pa., or to the editor of t u r e s this paper if you prefer. You may be show the w or k - *+**++++++***+*++**+**++++»*»»++*+ the one who wins a cash prize. You shop, "• are at least sure of a little booklet which containing over 200 recipes that will many of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 18 - 19 - 20 ' f prove very useful this coming sum­ Mr. Bow- mer. •n'l lei- •urehours arespent. Heprides Barrie Goult Joins himself Best Selling Story Staff of Free Press that it is the most complete private plant in 1 Montreal. Inset, Mr. Bowen is Mr. Barrie Goult. well known Van­ seen operating a milling-machine, in the World . couver newspaperman has joined the which he built with his own hands. stall of the Courtenay Free Press as The model marine engine, shown transferred to the screen in all its power editor. He received his training in the lower right, is the latest product of the hobby-shop. Although it is only four inches high and could almost editorial rooms of the Vancouver Star he housed in a cigar box, it is complete in the minutest detail and can develop 4000 revolutions a minute. and pathos...depicting in towering pas­ and the Vancouver Sun. and brings It offers an interesting contrast when considered in comparison with the newest mammoth locomotive sages of sheer drama the story of a gen­ to Courtenay the benefit of several Mr. Bowen built them both. years of experience. eration lost unto itself. . . Thundering in Mr. Goult is a member of the B. C. crackling dialog the world's greatest story Institute of Journalists, and a gradu­ ate of the University of British Colum­ of Youth's blind struggle for happiness bia. ... bringing home to you with a strength never before captured an emotional storm PERFECT! that will shake YOU to the very roots of Reach distant being! business by PHOENIX LAGER , . . 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They came of Duncan and Mr. Atkinson of Lady­ partment together and establish a as a gift from the Markets Branch of smlth, District Chief Ranger and Dis­ (ffonatiian ilritral AaHnriattDti the Department of Agriculture and friendy spirit that is sometimes lack­ trict Past Chief Ranger, respectively, Strawberries ing toward volunteer departments. I were well appreciated. of the Order of Foresters, visited Court would also strongly advise having the Cumberland Lady Foresters last Thurs­ *?» department take up first aid work as day evening at their regular meeting. : Comox GRANT FLEMING. M.D. ~ ASSOCIATE SECNETANV it s both useful and interesting. Interesting and instructive addresses Arriving Daily on the work of the order by both of­ Equipment Required Another enjoyable old time dance Questions concerning health, ad­ they perspire and then they become was held in Comox Community Hall ficers were herd by the large number dressed to the Canadian Medi­ chilled. The baby should be dressed "It would be rather difficult to present. Following the business ses­ Fresh Green I'eas, 2 lbs. for 25c. make a statement regarding equip­ on Friday night. The usual good cal Association! 184 College St., according to the temperature, not to crowd was in attendance and danced sion a tolly social hour was spent. Toronto, will be answered per- the time of the year. A diaper alone, ment for a voluntary department. until the early morning hours. Comox * » * New Potatoes, 3 lbs. for 25c. The financial condition of the city or a diaper and a thin, sleeveless is becoming quite famed for these Motors to Victoria Jersey Corn Flakes, 5 packages -... 55c would, of course, be a big factor, und SUMMER CARE OF THE BABY shirt, are sufficient clothing on a dances and an exceptionally good time Mrs. J. Small, Misses C. Small. A. really hot summer day. what would suit one town would not seems to be had by every one. Taylor, A. Brown and Messrs. Bill De­ Singapore Pineapple, large tins, 3 for 35c. suit another. Some can get by with There are conditions during thc hot During the summer, the baby be­ voy and Andrew Brown motored to just hose wagon, that is, where there Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Cokely, of Van­ Victoria on Sunday returning early Aylmer Pork and Beans, large, 3 for 35c. weather, which are apt to cause up­ comes thirsty more often, and so couver, have moved to Comox for the is city pressure; others will have to Monday morning. 5-String Serviceable Brooms, each 45c. sets and disease among the babies. wants more water. Unsweetened boil­ have a pumper, while the more unfor­ summer. They have as tehir guest * * * For this reason, it is necessary that ed water should be offered to him at tunate will have to get by with a Mrs. T. L. Butters and Dennis, of Van­ Thirteen tables were ln play at the special attention be given to certain least once between each feeding. couver. Welsh Society's whlst drive in Cum­ SPECIAL JAPANESE PARASOLS FOR OF­ chemical, but I would suggest that * * * points in order to keep the baby heal­ Thirst is very distressing, and as the whatever the department decides to berland Hall on Saturday evening. THE HOT WEATHER __OC thy and comfortable, and to protect baby cannot ask for a drink, he de­ Mrs. H. K. Midwinter and sons, of Winners were Mrs. Murray, Mrs. T. get, that it be new if possible, and Brandon, Man., are the guests of the Japanese Rugs, all patterns, each, 35c, 3 for .... $1.00 h!m from diseases during the sum­ pends upon you to offer it to him. that .It be a regular piece of equip­ Carney, M. Piercy and D. Morgan. former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Ladies of the society served abundant mer months. Just because he refuses it once, do ment. Cllffe. refreshments following the cards. KEEP COOL—Full stock of refreshing Beverages When the weather is hot, a bath not forget that he may become thir­ sty later on. "I am very much opposed to the morning and night, is desirable. In conversion of a passenger car chassis Miss E. Finch returned to her duties and Fruit Drinks Hundreds of babies die every sum­ on the Comox Consolidated School Personal Mention addition, the very hot day .is made into a fire-fighting unit. I have had mer from what is popularly known stall to-day (Tuesday) after a six Wilbert Auehterlonie, of Lang's drug more comfortable for the baby if he a lot of experience with this class of as "summer complaint"—summer di­ weeks' absence due to diphtheria. store left on Wednesday on a week's is givn a cool sponge in thc middle of equipment, and I have found it very holiday to be spent ln Victoria and arrhoea. The best way to prevent this thc day. costly to operate. As a matter of fact, Vancouver. loss of life is to prevent the diarrho­ Many babies have a very uncom­ most of the conversions are badly ea. * * * fortable time during thc warm worn before the department gets Matt Brown's Grocery Breast-fed babies very seldom con­ Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meikie returned weather because they arc over-cloth­ them. Then again the margin of safe­ Mental Health on Thursday from a visit to Vancou­ For Service and Quality ed. Not only arc they made uncom­ tract this disease, and breast-feeding ty is not there. The running gear, ver. is, therefore, the first and most im­ By D. M. LeBOURDAIS Phone 38 fortable, but their sleep is disturbed, wheels, steering gear, etc., are loaded ... portant point in prevention. Raw milk many times over capacity, and disast­ DilKtor, Diviuon at Education, Canadian should not be given to children. Pas­ National Committe lot M.nlal Hygiene Mr. and Mrs. W. Bennie whose mar­ er may occur at any moment on the riage was an event of the week re­ teurized milk should be bought, or road. If it is impossible to stay away the milk should be pasteurized in the Suicide Percentage turned on Saturday from a honeymoon from conversions I would strongly ad­ trip to Victoria and Sound cities and The Scottish home. Failing either of these, the vise getting a truck chassis. Highest On West Coast have taken up residence at Lake Cum­ milk should be boiled. Young chil­ berland. dren cannot resist the effects of milk A Big and Painful Subject California and British Columbia Are The financing of a volunteer de­ ... Laundry containing large numbers of germs Highest in U.S. and Canada Dorothy Hunt was paid a surprise from barnyard contamination. partment is a big and painful subject, Quebect I. Lowest JUNE JULY Alice St., Courtonay visit by a number of her youthful * * * and it would be much better if the friends and schoolmates at the home If diarrhoea does occur, parents newly formed department could work FOR THE BEST IN DRY should never forget that it is a very People commit suicide for a variety of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hunt, 15th k 15th with their city and have the expenses of reasons, but it is a safe assumption on Friday evening last. Games of all CLEANING OR LAUNDRY serious and often fatal condition un­ taken from the city revenue, and I kinds were entered into with zest by SERVICE less properly treated. There are those that most who do are mentally de­ believe that this is being done in most ranged, at least temporarily. the guests and a jolly time spent. to m inclusive who think they know how to treat this small towns now. During the eevning Dorothy, assisted PltONKR: 2211—Courtenay condition although they have had no According to the Dominion Bureau . "In my town of Cumberland, the by her mother and girls of the party, 150—Cumberland training, and the results of what they of Statistics, 748 persons took their served dainty refreshments. tt' do are seen in the number of babies chief puts in his estimates every year, own lives in Canada during 1928, the J. C. Brown, Grand Master of I. O. they bury. and it is put before the council and last year for which figures are avail­ O. F. of B. C, left on Sunday for Van­ voted on the same as any other estim­ able; and it is estimated that there If the child has diarrhoea, all feed­ couver where he will attend the Grand ate. The city should also be induced arc annually 15,000 suicides in the Assembly which will convene on Tues­ ings should be stopped. Let the child 00 to keep every member of their de­ United StBtes. The suicide rate per day. Mr. and Mrs. G. Shearer ac­ ! DR. W. BRUCE GORDON have as much unsweetened . ..ter as partment insured against accident 100,000 population in Canada is 7.8; companied him, • Dental Surgeon he w.ili take, and give no medicine. while on duty. After all it is not ask­ and for the United States, 12.1. ... ; Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Place the child under your doctor's ing much of a community to keep up $1 Strangely enough, both in Canada care. Mrs. W. Shearer left on Sunday for ; Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre the fire equipment and insure the men and the United States, the farther a visit to relatives in Seattle and Aber­ To some, this may seem unneces- *r • allowance I CUMBERLAND. B.C. who are giving their time free of west one goes the .greater chance deen, Wash. She was accompanied rasy fuss about what is a fairly com­ charge. One way we help our boys there is of one's committing suicide. by her grandson, W. Shearer. mon sense disease. To their objections out in Cumberland is by not charging San Diego, California, has a rate of * * * for your old electric we would answer that the hundreds them any taxes. 80.6, and Los Angeles, 35.7, a,s of babies who die of summer diarro- Mr. and Mrs. H. Keeler and family "The matter of a fire station is against an average for all American have taken up residence at tehir sum­ hea do so because the necessary at­ cities of 18.2. This may be because so mer home at Royston. tention was not given them. Deaths sometimes quite a problem in a small 24—TELEPHONE—100 many invalids go to California in Iron or Toaster from this cause can be prevented by town. The cost is too great to get a * * * regular building and the equipment search of health; they have nothing Misses Edna Conrod and Annie Bev­ following the advice given in this but death to look forward to when article. is housed in barns, garages, and what eridge are spending a holiday in Van­ on the purchase of a new not, and the village church bell is the this hope fails. British Columbia, couver. TAXI alarm signal. which is not so well advertised from . rt r, Firm Changes Hands Mrs. C. McDonald and boys motored "The new department should make a health standpoint 4s California, has a rate of 17.02—the highest in Can­ to Campbellton on Saturday, return­ Charlie Dalton Blunt and Passie, well-known local an endeavor to get a regular build­ ing on Sunday. Misses Margaret Mc­ or car dealers have been taken over by ing for their station and to have a ada; and Alberta is next with 13.9. Donald and BernlCITCHlwrdrd return­ Hotpoint J™, Meets limit at Union Bay Mr. R. J. Selfe and Mr. P. C. Pigott, place for some of the men to sleep. The lowest rate in Canada, is in Que­ ed with them to ampbellton after a Toaster and will be managed by them accord­ . Every Sunday morning This arrangement speeds things up a bec. Despite the fact that Nova Sco- vacation spent here. ing to a statement made by Mr. Selfe tion, with a rate of 3.8, is next, the today. lot, especially at night. In these mod­ Birthday Party Held &• »##»»*#######»###^^»-**»^»^-^<^##»^ ern days of electricity a good siren Quebec rate may be attributed large­ Miss Margaret Shortt was honor should be procured. My experience ly to the influence of religion, since guest at a merry party on Saturday is that a siren gets results. in other Roman Catholic countries evening at the home of her mother, the percentage of suicides is also low Mrs. J. Shortt on the occasion of her Fir. Department in Cumberland Thc Jewish religion, however, does thirteenth birthday. Many jolly con­ Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. "Now, Mr. President, before clos­ not seem to act as a deterrent: in tests and games were arranged for ing I would like to tell you just a few the young folks' pleasure when Betty Prussia, for instance, the rate for Have you enough things about the Cumberland Fire O'Brien and Margaret Beverldge won Jews is 8.3 while for Protestants it Department. The department has first prizes, with Margaret James and is 5, and for Catholics, only 2.1. been in active service for about forty Irene Jackson capturing the second Life Insurance? prizes. During the evening a delicious years, and we have now a member­ Men are more prone to suicide than Cumberland and Union ship of twenty-six men. We have a supper was served when Ice cream and No matter how large or how small your estate, it will suffer women, in the ratio of about three to seasonable delicacies were provided in heavy deductions before it reaches your wife or family. fine station with living quarters up­ one; and single persons seem more abundance. Occupying a prominent Waterworks Co., Ltd. Doctors, nurses, hospitals, undertakers, lawyers, etc., not stairs; one large chemical truck and susceptible than the married. Men place on the pretty tables was a hand­ one hose wagon that will handle 1600 to mention succession duties, if the estate be consider­ show a preference for firearms and some birthday cake with its gay can­ feet of 2 U-inch hose, 800 feet of women for poison. Negroes apparent­ dles. Margaret was the recipient of able, will reduce the net amount payable to your heirs P/2-inch hose, twelve men and the many pretty remembrances and hearty by anything from 10% to 25%. ly think twice when suicide is con­ rest of the paraphernalia that goes templated: in the state of Georgia congratulations from her friends. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL PLUMBING Take your pencil and try a simple sum in arithmetic, to make up a fire fighting unit. This Those present were Gwen Abrams, the rate for whites is 9.6 while the Margaret Beveridge. Annie Brown, AND REPAIR WORK. using an actual case as an example: truck was built right here in Vancou­ colored population it is only 1.6 and ver." Irene Jackson, Margaret James, Betty Typical Case My Case this ratio holds for other states. O'Brien, Betty Short and Margaret Total face value of all my life insurance It may seem strange to some that Shortt. puliciw $5,000 Miss Marjorle Hopkins, a Courtenay the Irish Free State has the lowest * * , * Phone 75 Commercial School student, has re­ rate of any white country, and that Estimated value of my real estate, ceived word that she was successful Mr. and Mrs. F. Dallos, of Powell A. B. CLINTON, Manager. the next is Mexico; but here again re­ River, visited relatives here on Sunday. securities and other assets (2,000 In passing the recent Civil Service Ex­ amination, and will be given a position ligion probably plays its parts, for Visits Vancouver the ratio in the Irish Free State is Total *7,000 in the Government Office in Cumber­ * * * land. about 3, while for Northern Ireland Mrs. H. Parkinson left on Saturday Less 15% as indicated above $1,050 it is just double that. to attend the Grand Assembly of the ie««_WMe5we5W_«_*=te_e_ttw^^ There does not seem to be any evi­ Oddfellows and Rebekahs which will Total estate (net) $5,950 Union Bay dence to support the'eommon belief be held on Tuesday In Vancouver, as Invested in good securities at 5% this thnt suicide among students and other the delegate from local Harmony Automobile Side Curtains and should yield my family an annual in­ Social Notes young people is becoming more pre­ Lodge No. 22. come ol $297.50 Miss Mary Comes, of Vancouver, is UNION BAY, June 9.—Dr. and Mrs. valent. People suicide at all ages, but the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Buchanan. Harness Repaired IS IT ENOUGH? the average in the State of New York Arthur Wilkinson and daughter, of , * * * SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Fill in and mail the attached coupon: Oakland, California, are visitors ln which may be taken as also a fair Mr. Jack Auchterlonle, of Mann's town, the guests of Mrs. Wilkinson's estimate for Canada, is 46.1 years for Bakery, is holidaying for a week in mother, Mrs. N. Hudson. men and 40.6 for women. the capital and on the mainland. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY ... E. L. SAUNDERS OF CANADA * * * Nothing much can be done nt pre­ Miss Nettle Marshall, of the hospital Complimenting Miss Mary Eraut, sent to reduce this serious human _ THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL staff, is spending a vacation in Na­ bride elect, the Ladies' Sewing Club wastage. Like other evidences of naimo and Vancouver. »eKBi_-a__ua3a_a^wiaa3aB_aaB-aa3_asaHE Please send ine your pamphlet, "la It Enough?", advertised held a very pleasant evening on Thurs­ mental disorder, the situation which ... day last at the home of Mrs. M. H. leads to suicide is usually of fairly Mrs. W. Stanaway, of Seattle, Wash., Thomas. The guest of honor was pre­ long standing, and is the outcome of saaB«M_tseBtaoaBt3o__OBtatao_BOBesata_^^ (Nam** of Paper) | sented with a very pretty framed pic­ a former resident of this city, arrived Name (Mr., Mrs. ture, accompanied with all good wishes one's way of living. When every in­ on Monday on a visit to her mother, for her future happiness. dividual is taught to face the facts of Mrs. Vahle and other relatives. She (Month) (Year) life and to meet issues squarely as was accompanied by her son and RJ LEY'S TRANSFER • * * * they arise, the number of those who daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. (City) Capt. and Mrs. Andrew McCartney, choose the suicide way out or who Stanaway, Jr., and Miss Abbie Potter. of Cassidy ,are visiting in town, the The party came by motor. Orders left al Henderson's Candy Store will receive guests of Mrs. N. McKay. slip into some form of mental dis­ ease will undoubtedly be reduced, but ... • PROMPT ATTENTION * * • htere does not seem to be any other By defeating their opponents Audrey Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Home had as remedy. * Gear and Douglas Baird, 7-5, 6-4, In their guests during the week, Mrs. the final of the High School tennis David Hunden, Jr. Mrs. Jones, Miss E. Jones, Mrs. Wil­ tournament for the McLellan cup, Manufacturers of liams, Mr. and Mrs. L. Delatony, of (Information on any point not Katherlne Brown and Cyril Davis COAL — GENERAL HAULING - WOOD San Francisco, and Mrs. Cavalsky, of covered here will be given in lat­ were winners on Monday afternoon. nf all descriptions Nanaimo. ter issues if you will address This Is yril's third successive victory, r.ough and Dressed Lumber ... your question to Mental Health, having with his partner Muriel Part­ 9BBBaa'MQB_caaaBauaa_BBaa»i«.ciBaaaqE%us Mrs. Wm. Marshall spent the week­ 111 St. George St. Toronto, Ont. ridge captured the trophy in 1930 and All higher grade Finishings, Moudings and every end in Nanaimo, the guest of her sis­ 1929. building material. ter, Mrs. Turner...... Three Years Bill Johnston, Tom Robertson and PROMPT DELIVERY WITH REASONABLE CHARGES Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Haggart have as Dave Morgan were a party who climb­ their guests for a few days Mr. and For Mail Thief ed Mount Beecher on Saturday and re­ Star Livery Stable Mrs. A. Jack, of Jordon River, and turneAthleticd ons SundayWin ,Gam e ALEX MAXWELL, Proprietor. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stubbs, of Nanaimo. NANAIMO, B.C., June 9.—Henry Shrlmpton, transient of no fixed ad­ From Happy Valley Royston Lumber Co., Ltd. * * * dress, charged with taking mall from Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very R, It. No. 1, Cumberland, B. C. The S.S. "Canadian Planter" arriv­ a rural box on the Sandwick Mail In a Twilight League game at Cum- prompt attention. Furniture and Piano ed from Nanoose on Saturday and af­ route, appeared before Judge Barker J Office, Cumberland 159 ter coaling cleared for Port Alberni burland last Thursday evening between Storage if desired. PHONES: — yesterday. the Athletics and Happy Valley the (Night Call, Courtenay 134X to compute her cargo for Eastern Shrlmpton pleaded guilty to thc Canadian ports. Athletics won easily 7-2. Cumberland, B.C. charge and was sentenced to three On Tuesday eevning Union Bay beat Phones 4 and til * . * years. tho Eagles 3-2, after a tight game. The Australian steamer "Walkawa" arrived from Powell River and after bunkering sailed for San Francisco via Ocean Falls. •^E^'^KESS? IHII£I 0 _TJ.Tf-£5 ?jlll Congratulations are being extend­ Mr ed to Mr. and Mrs. D. Sommerville, West Cumberland, on the birth of a | Personal Mention | son on Saturday last at the Cumber­ land General Hospital. Burton Garments * * * Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of New Miss Margaret Richardson left on Ten tables of crib were in play on Westminster, were guests of Mr. and Wednesday for Wilson Creek for a Wednesday evening in the Cumber­ Mrs. John Sutherland, Uncle and visit with relatives and before return­ land hall, when the Elite Cribbage aunt of Mrs. Thomas, over the week­ ing to Cumherland will spend some Club ran their usual weekly drive. end, in the course of a honeymoon time in Victoria. Mrs. W. Mossey secured the ladies' torn* of Vancouver Island. prize and Mr. C. Spooner gent's. De­ Mr. and Mrs. T. Scott left on Tues­ licious refreshments were served by Smart Style A silver tea and display of work day for Victoria, called there by the the ladies of the club following cards Ladies' Hats in Mohair, stitched crepes and Panamalac Expert Tailoring done by classes .in home economics death of Mrs. Scott's father. and a very enjoyable evening spent Genuine Woolens by all. at $1.95 and manual training will be held in •> * * Printed Silk Dresses, sizes 14 to 20 $5.95 the new Manual Training room on Mrs, J. H. Robertson and Mrs. W. * * * Wednesday, June 17 from :l to 5 p.m. Hutchinson were joint hostesses on The Ladies* Sewing Club met at • • • Thursday evening at the home of the the home of Mrs. L. R. Stevens, Der­ Sam Gough returned to thc city on former, Derwent avenue, entertain­ went Avenue on Friday evening last, W. H. Anderson Union Hotel Tailored-to-Measure a very enjoyable social evening being Saturday last from Calgary where ing the members of the Thursday Phone 15 Cumberland be had heen called on account of the Evening Bridge Club. Two tables of spent. Dainty refreshments were serv­ serious .illness of his mother. Mr. bridge were in play, Miss L. Sheppard ed hy the hostess during the evening. Cough arrived at his home in Cal­ gaining first prize and Miss J. E. Rob­ Those present included Mesdames G. $25-$30-$35 gary the day befor* his mother died, ertson second. Dainty refreshments K. MacNaughton, C. Nash, T. Graham the funeral taking place in the prair­ were served during the social hour C. H. MacKintosh, J. Lednigham, E. Three Prices Only ie city on Thursday, June the 4th. following cards.- W. Bickle, J. Diek, D. McLean, J. C. * * * Brown, J. W. Frame, J. R. Hewitt, Under auspices o'' Lades' Aid, Cumberland United Ireland, C. J. Parnham and Allyn. Jack Monaghan, of Woodfibre, the Bush Pearce, Jock Hutton, Camp­ Church old Cumberland United half-back has bell Morgan, Fraser Carter and Jim * * * signed for North Shore United and Monks spent the week-end fishing at The Tuesday evening Bridge Club 1. Guaranteed Satisfaction Lake Cumherland. with Every played his first game for his new club met at the home of Mrs. R. McNeil, Strawberry Social Burton Garment on Wednesday night against St. Sav­ Maryport avenue, there being three iours in the first round of the Domin­ Miss Marriett Horbury, Mr. and tables .in play. Mrs. H. Anderson, of Mrs. K. Jaynes, Miss F. Jaynes, Mr. and ion cup series. St. Saviours won three Banff, was honor guest of the club R. Jaynes and Mr. and Mrs. Archi­ Afternoon Tea goals to one scoring their last two for the evening. Mrs. C. MacDonald bald left on Wednesday for Californ­ goals in thc dying moments of a hard was the winner of first prize. Mrs. R. ia where they will visit with relatives. United Church Hall, Wednesday, June 21 fought game. Abrams gaining consolation. Dainty refreshments were served after the Irom 3 to 5 p.m. The people of Cumberland will lie Comox-Alberni card games. Those present included delighted to hear that the Rev, Father Mrs. H. Andrson, Mrs. Littler, Mrs. Afternoon Tea, 25c. Home-cooking Stall Beaton of tbe Cumberland Catholic C. Whyte, Mrs. J. Lockner, Mrs. R. Abrams, Mrs. J. Watson Mrs. J. D. >>, church has so far recovered from his Member Warns fjj/saJt/sVisttssJI/m w*^V* Vt^'*>Wtr *««WV** «Wl*»' —*Afr»••A— fi at Sutherland's recent illness to be able to once more Davis, Mrs. A. Clarke, Mrs. C. Mac­ assume his duties. After spending Commons Donald, Mrs. J. Quinn, Mrs. K. Brown some time in Vancouver he came up Mrs. W. Hudson, Mrs.'Gear, and Mrs. to the district on Wednesday. (continued from page one) R. McNeil. Farewell Party * * # pnuhcrlaiMl growing up, which, if not curbed or For Dollar Family Mrs. Marion Stewart returned to provided for "threatens riots and So­ A very successful afternoon tea ; Commercial Kalei the district on Saturday last after cialist movements." The Independent and sale of home-cooking and candy ; It*ml4 uurlers Hotel ..,amniaht e ; spending a delightful holiday with began to read a leetter which said was held by the Anglican W. A. in To say farewell to a large number Accomodation The Best her daughter in Vancouver. Mrs. many people were beginning to have the Church hall on Wednesday after­ of their friends Mr. and Mrs. James Rooms Steam Heated noon. The tea tables were prettily Stewart who resided in Cumberland "a deep-seated fear we will not come Dollar entertained at the Dollar Camp, W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. for a number of years now makes her out of this depression without civil decorated for the occasion with roses Sunday. i home in Courtenay. war between the haves and have- and other seaonable flowers. Mrs. J. Flat cars met the guests at the junc­ OH, Yes, Fruit Shortt and Mrs. Richardson were in * * * nots." tion of the company railroad and the Deputy Speaker Lavergne called charfero of the home-cooking stall, highway and transported them five Members of the ladies' auxiliary of which displayed a tempting array of and one half miles into the moun­ the Cumberland branch of the Cana­ Mi*. Neill to order. The rules of the tains. Following a chicken dinner thc The GEM House were being transgressed in cakes etc. The candy stall, in charge Is Arriving dian Legion honored Mrs. A. Lock­ of Mrs. J. R. Gray also came in for guests went to Rosewall Canyon. reading the letter. hart, a valuable member of the aux­ a great deal of attention. Mrs. Gray Speakers during the afternoon in­ Then, said Mr. Neill, he would ex­ BARBER SHOP iliary, during the past week, at the was assisted by several of the young­ cluded Dr. J. Grant. Victoria, Mr. J. press himself in this way: "There was Not only have we a full line of seasonable fruits in stock home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. er members of the church. Mrs. K. Goodwin and Mrs. M. H. Thomas of Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre a growing sentiment in Canada which at all times, but a real good line of high class groceries. Robertson. The affair was quite a sur­ Brown was convenor in the kitchen. Union Bay. typified in such expression as 'Some­ Cumberland, B.C. prise and was made doubly pleasant An interesting feature of tho after­ The camp will be permanently clos­ It is a pleasure to shop here where courteous service thing is going to snap', 'A big change by it being the anniversary of Mrs. noon was the attendance of Mrs. ed, it is said, and steel is being with­ ALBERT EVANS and prompt deliveries have gained for us a great repu­ is coming.' 'The Rus^ans are not such drawn. Lockhart's wedding day. During the Carey's orchestra of Royston, who de­ Practical Barber & Hairdresser fools as we thought.' " tation. evening five tallies of whist were in lighted the audience with various se­ ChildVs hair cut any style 35c play, prizes being won by Mrs. Sam "Expressions of this sort, Mr. Neill lections. The dances displayed by the Ladies hair cut any style 50c Robertson, first, Mrs. Slaughter gain­ said, were common among the educa­ Comox Indian LOCAL STRAWBERRIES ARE BEGINNING TO pupils of Miss Gwen Noel ,also came ing the consolation prize. Prizes for ted business and commercial classes in for a great deal of applause. A COME IN—AS USUAL, WE WILL HAVE THE a guessing contest were won by Mrs. of Canada and he again warned the neat sum was realized for church Fatally Injured T. James and Mrs. F. Watson. During government that steps must be taken work. CHOICE OF THE MARKET FOR YOU the evening, Mrs. Lockhart was pre­ before conditions become worse. sented wtih a beautiful set of crystals Willie Billy, 50. Comox Indian, who The House then moved into com­ was seriously injured at work earlier SHINGLES and a very pretty tea set in recogni­ mittee and passed the resolutions em­ A delightful surprise party was tendered Mrs. C. Dalton on Friday in the week, died at Alberni at six tion of her services during the past bodying the prime minister's interim o'clock, Monday morning. An inquest FOR PRICES SEE winter to the auxiliary. The guest of supply bill. evening last at her' home on Third will be held. street, in honor of her marriage Mumford's Grocery honor was also presented with two Branches of the interior depart­ The funeral will be held at two o'­ Peter Dickinson lovely bouquets of flowers by Mrs. ment covered in the bill include topo­ which had taken place the previous clock, Wednesday, on the Comox Re­ "If You Get It at Mumford's, It's Good" Tom Baird and Mrs. Morello. graphical surveys, geodetic survey Tuesday at Vancouver. The self-in­ serve, and will be conducted by Father • agent for and Dominion lands and parks. One vited guests were ushered in to the Beaton. Fanny Bay Shingle Co. Ltd. Just Phone 71 Cumberland fourth of the amount provided for strains of the wedding march played Willie Billy was well known in this I WILL PAY SPOT CASH for An­ unemployment relief in the main by Mrs. Chas. Walker. Much merri­ district, and was born at Comox. The Flox 105 Cumberland tiques — Furniture, China, Silver. estimates is nlso covered in the total. ment was caused when Mrs. S. Covert story of his fatal accident appears Miniatures, Glass, Trinkets, Jewel- bride, Mrs. Murray, groom, Mrs. W. Wood and General Hauling Premier R. B. Bennett explained elsewhere in this issue. ery. Lustre Ware, China Figures, etc. Newman, flower girl and Mrs. M. Lit­ that the reason one-fourth was asked Phone or write H. Lewis Bailey. tler, minister, took up their respec-" Riverside Hotel, Courtenay. 23 for in respect to the interior depart­ tive positions for a mock wedding. ment was "that large numbers of the Games, community singing and whist staff of that department are still on ************** tsetter Laundering FOR SALE—Baby Ducks ,all ages. took up a greater part of the evening, full pay under their retirement rights CHURCH OF ENGLAND Also Duck eggs for setting. Apply prizewinners for whist being Mrs. to Fred Court, Rovston Saw Mill, and it is therefore necessary to pro­ Parish of Cumberland at the same price Murray first, Mrs. Jackson second and SUMMER SALE Cumberland. 2:j-26 vide for one quarter of the amount SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Mrs. Balagno special prize. During Comox Valley Laundry mentioned in the estimates or there (Trinity II) the evening Mrs. S. Covert called on A Real Laundry WANTED—$500 First Mortgage on would not he sufficient to meet these Holy Communion 8 and 12. Mrs. C. Dalton to accept with the Mattim 11; Evensong 7 p.m.. Thomas Bros. We are fishing for your business House and Property in Cumberland demands until the end of this month." well wishes of those present a beau­ (Note: Children'* Day June 21) Phone 71 or 23, Cumberland value, $1,000. Will pay 10'- inter­ The amount would enable employees You will be treated right when we land you. est, payable monthly. Apply in first tiful powder blue satin bedspread Courtenay Phone 200 of this department to be paid foi* an­ instance to "Mortgage" P. O. Box with bolster to match. Mrs. Dalton For this weke and until the end of June we are offering 430, Cumberland Islander, Cum­ other month, he said. further attractive prices on different lines berland, B.C. feelingly replied and thanked the that you will be needing. The bill also covers one-twelfth of donors for their beautiful gift. De­ the amount provided for Canadian lightful refreshments were served REMNANTS—:! lbs. Prints $1.00; National steamships and maritime COME AND GET YOUR SHARE OF THE BARGAINS! .'i tbs. Silk, Velvets or Cretonnes and a real good time enjoyed by all. REASONS why $1.50. Agents, dealers wanted. A. freight rates as set forth in the main Those present were Mesdames R. MeCreery Co., Chatham, Ontario. estimates. McNeil, R. K. Walker, C. Walker, R. FOR MEN AND BOYS Cot', A. Maxwell, B. Francescini, E. it pays to buy Men's fine summer Underwear, NOTICE L. Saunders, W. Newman, S. Covert, 3 Men's Work Shirts in light blue The Cumberland Welsh Society H. Jackson, S. Miller, D. Morgan, L. dark blue and khaki shirts and drawers at per garment ... will hold their whist drives every pay Genge, M. Littler, J. Murray, Aueh­ reduced to 79c 49c LAMB'S RUMS Saturday night during the summer terlonie, A. Beaton, V. Frelone and months. Balagno. Men's $_:">.00 Tweed Overcoats Tip Top Suits, made-to-measure i.N 111 ILK AND ( ASES 1 sell at half price $12.50 —the hest value in Canada. No advance in price, as we pay the mi OLD NAVY IN MEMORIAM -Men's ready-made suits—just a war tax $27.00 few nn hand at cost price, sizes (Ask flu Stttlorti) In loving memory of our dear son NOTICE and brother, killed June 10th, 1929, fftftttMetiBif 35, .{ft. :i7 chest. Corduroy Pants in dark blue, GOLDEN GROVE aged 28 years. fawn and cream $2.95 I die so soon and vet I die to win the CUMBERLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT­ Gum-Dipped cord construction gives 25%-4©% JUST IN—the latest in Men's {Ask thi Doctors) crown of life ING CO., LIMITED greater tire life. Straw Hats priced from $1.00 Work Snx, all wool, regular 35c Shipped by And mine how soon the victory, how now, per pair 25c VLFRED LAMB & SO!S brief my hour of strife; The directors of the above com­ Men's tine Dress Shirts reduc­ { LONDON E^uhUshed 1»4 J My soul a flowery dewy sweet shall pany regret to announce that the t New Double Cord Breaker gives added ed to 79c. Buttonless Combinations at 85c blossom at the Saviour's feet. charge for meter rent must he con­ " protection against blowouts and punctures. This advertisement is not published Inserted by his sorrowing parents, Men's combinations in fin Bal- Men's tine Broadcloth Shirts in or displayed by tbe Liquor Control brothers and sisters. tinued in future. The continuation of plain and fancy patterns, sep­ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomson. such rental is necessitated by the re­ briggan at ... 75c Board or by the Government of the Scientifically Designed Tread gives the arate collars and collars attach­ Province of Rritish Columbia. port received by the directors that Combinations in Rayon Silk, ed $1.49 CARD OF THANKS lhe solicitor acting on behalf of the most in safety, quietness and long liuttoniess, fnr cash . $1.00 City of Cumberland objected to can­ mileage. The Women's Benefit Association Summer Sweaters for cellation of meter rentals or other take this means of thanking all those Fine Dress Sox fron boys from 35c reduction in the Company's revenue. per pair 25c j P. P. Harmon who so kindly loaned cars on the oc­ Men's Hayon Silk no-button casion of the funeral of their late 75c and $1.00 Silk and Wool combinations, nm. $1.50, now • BARRISTER, SOLICITOR departed sister, Mrs. A. Stockand. Socks, sale price, per pair 50c. on sale at $1.00 • NOTARY PUBLIC $1.00 Combinations with short Men's Rayon Silk Vests and CARD OF THANKS DDD lor acne sleeve, long leg, Sale price per Khoi-ts, rep. $2.00 now, per suit : Main Officii suit , 75c. on sale at $1.50 ; Courtenay I'hone 258 Mr. D. Stockand and Mr. and Mrs. David Bell take this Opportunity of and eczema .{5c. and 50c. AJ1 Wool Work Boys' Bnlliriggan Combinations ; Local Office thanking Dr. G. K. MacNaughton, Dr. An active fluid that attacks disease Socks. Sale price per pair 25c. reg. 75c. on Sale SOc. . Cumberland Hotel in Evenings E. R. Hicks and the matron and nurs­ germs in the skin. In harmony with ing staff of the Cumberland General the theory of the greatest living skin $1.00 Cotton Bathing Suits, Hoys' Navy, fawn and cream Telephone 115R or 2-1 Hospital for their very kind and sym­ specialist It has had many brilliant navy blue, red tri:m, Sale price Corduroy long pants, on sate pathetic attention to the late Mrs. successes over skin disease. per suit _ 75c. at $2.95 and $3.98 Ann Stockand, during the period she LANG'S DRUG STORE was a patient at thtf hospital. Special $1.25 and $1.50 Work Shirts, FRESH ARRIVAL OF MEN'S thanks are also extended to the many sizes 11 to 17V_, Sale price STRAW HATS, newest shapes friends who so kindly loaned cars on each ...-_ 95e. at lowest prices. the occasion of the funeral and for the large number of beautiful floral MAriilNCCy Cents, Buy your sumri'i Suit now, no advance in the price of Strachan tributes received. TIP TOP SUITS. We pay the new tax. Still selling at $27.00. Ctetfaa Trueturs, Trailer*, [.->•/, Bummer*. Mr. D. Stockand. Winch*** 'tump Fullers, Suh-M>iler_ Mole Nothing to coiniinro with it for value. Made to individual mea­ Dro. tiers, Land LI'VCIKTS UulldoziT-, Bros. Mr. and Mrs. D. Bell Backfillers Road fJradnre, Maintain.H, sure and fit guaranteed. 0 Oilers. Kippers Plow*, Itnllert, Scrapers. PAINTERS AND Ki.i'k I'rushei-a Lime I'ulvprlwra Dllrnt-ni, Hi-Speed tires cost no more than ordinary tires. Buy CARD OF THANKS Pum'M. ilaiiotine and Diesel Engines, your set today. See the nearest Firestone Dealer. He DECORATORS Kohler Blectrid Plants. Dommtiv Water System* Power Shovels, Hmiittritf Machin­ serves you better and saves you money. At this late date I take this oppor­ ery Air Compressors Cement and Plaster tunity of thanking the many friends Mfxen, Electric Saws. Plymouth Lnco* Cumberland and who gave their efforts in trying to mntlves. Sauerman Excavator*, Power MacKenzie & Partridge Iii"v7n Mowers and Rollers. Machinery Courtenay save my home from fire on May the f * * * Hist. Also the friends who extended rv CVITV nur pose. Opposite the I'ost Office fumberladn, B.C. I to me their sympathy in other ways BROWN, FRASER & Co. Ltd. Phone 104Q afterwards. Hi!) Homer St. Vancouver B.C. HARLING & LEDINGHAM j'Bmi!BfBisfsiimimfmimm\% WILLIAM DEVOY Phone 8 AGENT Cumberland