THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER «' with Which Ls Consolidated the Cumberland -News
THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER «' With which ls consolidated the Cumberland -News.
CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MASONIC BALL NEW GOLF COURSE Annual Report Of The SPLENDID SUCCESS FOR COMOX St. John's Ambulance Lovers of the Royal and Ancient The officers and members ot Ma President Of Hospital pastime are to rceive a pleasant Association Examinations sonic Lodge No. 26, A. F. & A. M. surprise this season. Golfing enthu held their annual ball in the Ilo-Ilo To the Subscribers to the Cum low a rate as could possibly be ex siasts have long desired additional Dance Hall laBt Friday evening, when 11 Successful Candidates.—Re pected. facilities on north Vancouver Island FOUR SQUARE berland General Hospital. they entertained some three hundred cord for Cumberland. Seventy per cent of the patient to pursue tlieir pet pastime. The as guests, many of whom came from CLUB ENTERTAIN Gentlemen:— days treatment was under this agree sured heavy influx of vacationists r outside points. The hall was beau | The examinations of the members I beg to submit the annual report ment while ouly 44.5 /r of the total re from the East and South, prompted of st Jo! tifully decorated with the lodge col The Four Square Club of Grace j - 'n's Ambulance Association of the Cumberland General Hospital venue was received from the Medical quick action. ors, blue aud white and reflected Methodist Church, composed of young which were held recently, have been for tlie year ending March ,11st, 1923. Board. great credit on the Decoration Com. The'sole blemish to what otherwise glrlB, which was formed by Mrs. a glorious success, their being '41 suc Slut 1stles: Repairs to Buildings mlttee. Tbe guests were received by would make a perfect holiday ln the Kinney some time ago, entertained at cessful candidates. Too much can In Hospital. April 1st 1922 27 Very little repairs were done dur Mrs. E. T. Searle, Union Bay, Mrs. Comox district, namely, the lack of a j a Mother and daughter banquet last not be said In praise of the splendid ing the past year only $886.78 having Admitted during the year 329 A. R. Stacey and Mrs. J. A. Quinn. real gulling course, has happily been Friday evening. Green and gold co-operation and assistance given tho been spent on repair work. Discharged during thc year 316 Refreshments were served at mid removed. And tbe persons to whom streamers from the lights to the classes by G. K. McNaughton, Dr. E. There Is a considerable amount ot Died during the year 16 night, after which dancing continued the thanks ot all pleasure seekers, table made n pretty and effectlvo de R. Hicks and Mr. A. J. Taylor. It Is work to be done whicli the Board had In Hospital, March 31st 1923 .... 24 until 3:00 A.M. Music was supplied particularly golfers is due are the coration. Twenty four was the num largely due to tlieir efforts that such hoped to be able tn do this coming Number of Hospital Days treat by n ftve-plece orchestra consisting owners and management of the Elk ber sitting down to the excellent re. excellent results have been obtained. summer. ment 9442 of Messrs. W. A. Owen, Symons, Col- Hotel, Comox, B.C. past which the girls had prepared in The following Is a list of the success The heating system Is inadequate Average number of patients per ville Grchani, T. Plump and Ingham. .Mugnlllle«iit Situation honor ot tlieir mothers. A toast to ful candidates: lor the proper heating of the building dny 26 The new links Is a nine-holer, beau the King was proposed by Mrs. Kin .Men's Classes— during cold spells. The furnace re Major operations 34 Committees In Charge tifully situated on an approach over ney, responded to by tbe singing ot 1st Year.—J. Kirkbride, Wm. Wood. quires to be enlarged, n considerable "God save the King." A toast to II. Waterfield. Minor operations 205 The decoration Committee consisted looking Comox Harbor. Those who amount of new piping put in aud ad "Our Mothers" was proposed by 2nd Year— S. Hunt, W. Taylor. Obstetrical cases 41 of: Brothers G. Michell, H. G. Knap- have visited the course now Hearing ditional radiators placed in each Beth Horbury, Mrs. Cunlltte, respond 3rd Year—C. Nash, J. D. Davis, J. X-Ray examinations made 356 pet, T. Rickson, D. R. McDonald, A. completion admit that lt ranks room. The outside lining ot the build ing. Mrs. Bums offered a toast to Quinn. There is n slight decrease In the C. Lymn. F. Pickard, C. B. Wood, E. among the most magnificently situat ing from the floor level to the ground the "Girl's Club" and Edith O'Brien number of pat len I days treatment, Jackson, R. Gibson, and M. William ed golf grounds on the Coast. 4th Year—R. Reid, W. Whitehouse. is in very bad shape nnd should be responded. A special feature of the there being 112 less patient days than son. The following were on the re The location from the point of view 6th Year—A. J. Taylor, J. Taylor. entirely renewed. evening was a splendid address to In the previous year which was the freshment committee: Brothers, T. of accessibility is ideal. Less than Home .\iirslng Class:— Several floors require renewing the mothers and daughters by Mrs. largest in the history of the Hospi H. Mumford, W. Woods, R. Thomp five minutes' walk separates it from Second Year—Mrs. M. Hudson, Mrs. and some of the rooms require ktiiso- McKinnon. tal. son,!! J. Quinn. E. T. Searle, H. Tap- the Elk Hotel and it is In close prox S. Covert. Mrs. N. Marsh, Mra. B. miniiig and painting. Davis, Mrs. J. White, Mrs. M. Mc Financial Condition pin. A. Lee, and D. R. McDonald. The imity to the boat landing. .Musical Programme It was the hope of the Board that Allister, Mrs. M. Yarrow, Mrs. F. During the year ns will be noted Master of Ceremonies was Brother The Elk Hotel Is affiliated with the A short musical programme Ihey would have the necesBnfy funds Parkinson, Mrs. M. McAdam, Mrs. from llie financial statement ihe re A. R. Stacey. B. C. Automobile Association and followed In which the follow in hand this year to have this work M. Clark, Mrs. J. Ronald, Mrs, J. ceipts from all sources were $20247.40 members of the latter body will be al ing participated: Harriet Gomn, done. Unfortunately however owing Anderson, Mrs. M. Graham, Mrs. M. and Iho total expenditures were ways welcomed guests on this course. vocal solo; Ella Burns, recitation; to the Medical Board being unable to Lockner. $21760.42. leaving n net loss on the LAST OF SERIES Jessie Maxwell, piano solo; Beryl pay llieir full amount, It will be im Hudson, recitation; Elizabeth Cim- Boys Junior ('hiss:— year's operations of $1513.02. OF LECTURES | ANGLICANS TO possible with the funds In sight to llffe, recitation. These numbers W. Brown, O. Brown, J. Richard The llosplliil had a balance In the do any of this work. This work Is HAVE SALE OF WORK were well received and much appre son. A. Gonin, J. Bird, F. Lever bank to Us credit nt tlle beginning of Professor Utlow of the B. C. Uni badly needed hut unless Ihe money is ciated by the audience. sedge, A. Dick. J. Robertson, L. the fiscal yenr of $1907.08, but nt Ihe versity Extension Course delivered I The Ladles Auxiliary of Holy Trl- in sight it will be impossible for the The girls spared no effort to mnke Dauclo. close of tho fiscal year this was re Hoard fo do anything. the sixth nnd final lecture of the ser I nlty Church will Introduco some spe Ladles' Class:— ies for the season arranged by tho the evening a pleasant one for their duced to $394. S2. Receipts were Collections from private patients cial features at their bazaar to be 1st Year—Miss E. Hunden. Mrs. E. Cumberland Literary and Athletic As mothers, and Judging from tlio com $2663.78 less thnn in Ihe fiscal year have been good. Unpaid accounts , held next Wednesday, May 16th. An Shenrer, Mrs. M. Hughes, Mrs. E. sociation. Mr. Thomas Oraham acted plimentary remarks of ihe . latter, ending March 31st, 1922, and thc ex amount lo $625.00. Most of this Is of "Every-dny-in-the-week" atall ln Johnslnn, Mrs. J. Potter. as chairman for the levelling. "In their efforts were crowned with glor penditures woro nlso $1196.10 less recent date and ls collectable. $155.00 whicli the days will be represented as the Land of the Inca" was the profes ious success. J. D. DAVIS, Secy. than tlie previous year. The reduc Is considered uncollectible. "Wash day, Ironing day, etc. will be tion in llie amount received Is re sor's subject which was n remark n great attraction. Mark the date, Wc wish to express our apprecia sponsible for the deficit, and not in ably interesting one, and much en Wednesday, May 16th, and pay a vi REVISION OF CITY BY-LAWS CUMBERLAND TRIUMPH tion of the good work of the Ladles creased expenditure, tthe hospital joyed by a large and appreciative sit to this interesting bazaar. Com Auxiliary during the past year In OVER COURTENAY IN has been able lo meet all Its financi audience. It Is hoped that next sea mence,: nt 3:00 p.m. Thc Mayor and aldermen of the furnishing many comforts for the pa INITIAL CONTEST al obligations when due without re son will bring forth Just such an City met last Monday evening in the tients. We regret to note that they course to nnv* overdraft at the Bank. other Interesting series of educa Council Chambers for tlle purpose of have decided to abandon their acti MISS PHYLISS PARTRIDGE tional lectures. revising the City By-laws. Practical Boys from the Farming District vities for the present, especially at SUCCESSFUL IN SE Cost of Operation CURING B. A. DEGREE ly a complete revision wns made, and Beaten by Superior Playing this lime, when their good services these will be brought, before the I nm very pleased to he able to re will be most urgently needed. of McAllister's Leaguers. port a very low cost of operation. The WILL HOLD WHIST . Word has been received that Miss meeting of the Council next .Monday We nlso wish to express our appre- DRIVE AND DANCE evening. cost per patient doy for the year Just j elation of the good work done by the Phyllss Partridge, eldest daughter of Cumberland and Courtenay Baseball closed wns $2.30 per dny. This IB 12 I Matron and her staff during tbe year. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Partridge of this teems clashed for tho first time this cenls per day less than tlie cost per 1 Tlie low cost of operation shows lhat The Ladles' Auxiliary of the G. W. City has been successful in securing WILL NOT HOLD i season Inst Sunday on the local ball patient day for the previous year. I every economy is being exercised in V. A. will hold a whist drive and a Bachelor of Arts degree at the Uni DANCE ON SATURDAY grounds, the home boys emerging vlc- Tills Is a splendid showing especially the operation of the hospital. dunce in the O. W. V. A. Hall on Fri versity of British Columbia. Miss : torious after n stubbornly fought con- when It is considered that nil repairs We nlso wish lo express our thanks day, May 18th. Whist will he played Partridge passed her Matriculation The members of St. John's Ambu { test. For a season opener, it was as to building)*, new equipment pur in all those who made donations or from 8 to 10 p.m. Dancing from 10 examination at the High School here, lance Association wish to announce j good n game ns could have been ex- chased, etc., Is all charged against assisted the Hospital In any way. to 12. Refreshments and good music. and has since worked her way through that they will not hold their usual • peeled nml although neither team the operntlUK costs, there being no Respectfully submitted, Come and enjoy yourselves. General the University. She is to be greatly forthnlghtly dance on Saturday, Mny could bnve been expected lo show capital account or plant and equip CHARLES GRAHAM, President. admission 50 cents. Children under congratulated on her splendid sue- 12th. mid-season form, there were some ment account to charge these items 14 years, 25 cents. cess. good ploys pulled off. Courtenay against. Were these acciiunts de BOARD OF TRADE NEWS MAY TEA came up short handed, but that was ducted and they are not properly nol Cumberland's fault nnd though chargeable to the cost of operation, The usual meeting of the Cumber Hospital Board Elect Officers A May Ten under the auspices of they accepted tlie services of three it would reduce this Item at least 25 the LadleB' Aid of St. George's Pros, of llie best players on the Union Bay cents per patient dny. land Board of Trade was held in the Council Chambers lnsl Tuesday even New Equipment byterian Church was held at the team Cumberland proved their su Annual Reports Read.—Elec home of Mrs. E. R. Hicks last Tues periority, especially with the stick, Addition to Equipment ing. Mr. John Sutherland presided tion of Officers. The Hospital during the past year nt the meeting. The resolution adapt haB been well equipped with up-to- day afternoon. There was a large nt- when In Ihe sixth Inning they A Dynelectrou and a Radiant Heat tndance, and as a result the funds touched up I,eftv Larson, the pride Apparatus was purchased and Instal ed by the Municipal Council of the Tlie annual meeting of the Cum dnte appliances, everything possible City of Nanaimo re. Better Housing having been procured for the better will be Increased by $21.00. The of the farmers nine, for five safeties led at n cost of $560.00. This uAchlnc berland General Hospital Board was room were Mii lecorated with anil four runs. D. Robenson In right will enable the hospital to furnish Scheme was endorsed hy the Board. treatment of the patients. A new | » *" » Saturday Mght Closing to Remain held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the and wonderful electrical apparatus spring flowers nnd streamers. Mrs. field for the visitors was responsible various kinds of electrical treatment, G. K. McNaughton nml Mrs. E. It. ns Usual City Council Chambers with an at the "Dynelectron" has been pur- j for threo of these ruus when he made such as treatment of Joint and muscle It was decided that the Saturday chased recently. This machine has Hicks received, nnd Mrs. Marling nnd a bobble, allowing nn easy one to get conditions, BClatlca, neuritis, lumba tendance of about thirty. niglit closing for tlie stores should varied uses, and Is especially adapt- Mrs. Fraser prcsldCcd at the tea away from hmi. On the other hand go, nervous conditions, high blood remain as usual until such lime as it Officers Elected ed to the treatment of neuritis, sola-! table* •1I»«1™1 ',™(tn""«''' Pettlcrew made n big league running pressure, and a host of other condi was necessary to change. Courte The officers for the coming year ilea, lumbago, nerve trouble, etc. It I A »Ple"dld muslcal Programme was pick-up in ibe first Inning that made tions, that will yield to electrical (lie large crowd of fans feel as though nay has signified their intention of were elected as follows: Mr. diaries I Is expected that this machine will I "|« *"«•• ""-' ^™ inl treatment. which the following participated: tbey were to see a great game. falling lu line, also. Graham, President, Mr. R. H. Robert-1 Br"'« «"°ut wonderful results and is Medical Fund Agreement Mrs. A. C. Lymn, vocal solo; .Mrs. J. An Invitation to the Maytlnie Fro son. Vice President. Mr. Thomas Mor a valuable addition to the Hospital King was on tlie mound for the Owing lo unforseen circumstances lic to be held In Victoria on Mny Perrozlnl, recltntlon; Mrs. Ledlng Miners anil delivered the goods, while dy. Secretary, Mr. Charles Parnham equipment. ham. vocal solo; Miss Howard, violin the Medical Fund have not been able 24th, 25th nnd 26th was received nnd The reports submitted were un- Richardson behind tlu- bat completed to carry out their part of the Agree solo and Miss 1. McDonald, vocal solo, a battery combination lhat at a all filed. Treasurer. Directors: .Messrs. Tho Bn|moU(lly adopted as read and the ment during llie past year which is Department for Tourist Traffic mas Bennett, J. A. Quinn, E. D. Pick- usual votes of thanks were extended times bail tbe Courtenay boys gues WEDDING Ihe reason for Ihe Hospital having n I A communication was received aril. Dr. G. K. McNaughton and A. J. to all those who had kindly donated sing and Larson did tlie heaving for deficit of $1513.02. The Medical Fund from the Associated Board of Trade Taylor. to the Hospital In the past year and Williams-Boffey Courtenay and Hrown. ,\ newcomer paid $9,999.00 during thc year, of B. C. submitting a resolution that The question of thc Medical Fund to Miss Brown, matron of the Hospi A quiet wedding was soletnni/.ed at lint, by the way not a novice, was be- $2,000.00 less Ihan III the previous the I'rnvlnclnl Government be urged agreement was discussed at consider, tal and tho nursing staff for the Grace Methodist Church on Wedncs- I hind Ihe bal. Tlie longest hit of the year. ' lo give Ils immediate nnd serious nble length. The matter was left to splendid work carried on. day May Bth, when Dorothy, daughter dny was a drive to left field by 111- Several discussions hnve been held consideration to Ihe organizing of n the Hospital Board nnd Medical Tho financial report for Uie year nf Mr. and Mrs. Jnhn Hnffey of this chardaon, nf ibe local nine, who between Committees of Ihe Hospital I practical, business-like department Hoard fnr adjustment. Is as follows: city beenme Ihe bride of Mr. Edward I ambled armnnl in third on hia hit. Board and the Medical Fund regard for developing nnd caring for tourist Williams, son of Mr. Samuel Willi Judging by Hie playing of the teams ing this matter, und the attitude of tralllc. British Columbia hns not SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE ams, also of thlH city. Itcv. Q, B. Kin last Sunday thoy will both have to tlie Medical Fund Is that they aro un been enjoying anything like the vol YEAR ENDING MARCH 31ST, 1923 ney officiated ot the service. The strengthen thoir lineups If they arc able to pay the amount agreed upon. j ume of tourist traffic which she bride looked charming in a suit of to successfully combat the other two RECEIPTS EXPENDITURE They have offered the HoBpltal might enjoy if n systematic and bus! navy blue with lint tn match. Sbe leaguo nines and ibis tbey will prob : April 1st, 1922. Salaries $8,573.35 Hoard the sum of $650.00 per month ; ness-like effort woro made to at- wus attended hy her cousin. Miss Jen ably do. Tho score of eight to sev Maintenance, (Projvlslons. in lieu of $1,000.00. Tho financial , tract tlie business to our midst. It Balance on hand $1,907.98 nie Boffey, while Mr. S. Williams en in favor of llie hum,' team tells iintcraent of the Hospital will show i Is hoped In the near future that some Workmen's Compens. Board 2.280.50 etc.) 7.369.81 acted as groomsman. After the ce part ol' Hie tale, but It wns in Hie lhat it would be Impossible for the thing will be done to take care of Government Grants 5.530.35 Drugs and Equipment 2,483.52 remony a reception wns held nt the sixth Hint Cumberland showed an of Hospital to carry on the work that | this business which will be a great Private Patients Fees 797.00 Furniture 287.04 home of Hie bride's parents, Mr, and fensive thai Ihe other teams will find It has been doing for the Medical | asset to B. C. X-Ray Department 67.00 Light, Fuel, Power and Mrs. John Boffey, The Camp, ufter hard tn break, even after ndding some 1,335.37 Fund for nny length of time nt that ! Other communications were receiv Medlcnl Fund Contract 9,000.00 Water which the happy couple left for thc strengih. There was a good crowd liguro. This means that the Medical ed and filed. Donations 300.00 Laundry 140.78 Mainland. Upon their return. Mr. In nttondnnc'o, even White being Fund will pay $1200.00 less this year Sale of Live Stock 236.41 Repairs 886.78 and Mrs. Wllllnms will lake up their there wltb his brood grin nnd good than they paid Inst yenr, whicli Miscellaneous Sources 17.20 Miscellaneous 481.56 future residence In Cumberland. humored reporteo. Dm! Dixon is posi would mean that on the basis of tho ST. JOHN'S AMRULANCE Grant from City of Cumberl 944.69 Stock 77.35 tively not playing this year being con operating costs for Ihe year Just ASSOCIATION TO BE Proportion of Liquor Prod s 1,074.25 Insnranco 125.00 PARENT-TEACHERS tent i" help ihe farmers from tho ended, (and I think they arc as low FORMED IN COURTENAY Balance 394.82 TO HOLD SOCIAL side lines. Tlie lirst league game on as cnu reasonably bo expected) the ibe Cumberland grounds will be $22,155.38 AND DANCE Hospital would hnve a deficit at the Total Total $22,155.38 played on Sunday Mny 271ki the cou- Mr. A. J. Taylor has been author ond of next year of at least $2700.00. Certified Correct Certified Corroct Is'stauis being llie Japanese nnd Cum lzed to open n branch of the St. A social evening will he hold on This is not a very cheering prospect T. MORDY, Secretary. T. MORDY, Secretary. berland Mr, Charles Graham um John's Ambulance nnd First Aid As Monday, May 21st In the Anglican for the Incoming Board to face. pired last Sunday's game. sociation In Courtenay; also to ar Wc hereby certify thnt we have examined llie books of ihe Cumber Hall under the auspices of Ihe Pnr- A total of 0939 patient days treat range for a series of lectures. Cour land General Hospital, nnd find they nre correct, nnd as set out above. cnt-Teacher Association. Cards and ment came under this Agreement tenay will be affiliated with the Cum F. A, MCCARTHY Dancing. Refreshments will ho serv Don'i forget the Children's Fancy which figures out at a cost per pati berland branch of tho St John's Am. (Signed) , C. B. WOOD ed. Admission 25 cents. Everybody Dress Ball tnnlghtl Friday) com ent day of $1.30. This Is certainly as bulance Association. Auditors. welcome. mencing at 7:30 p.m. TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923 ! CUMBERLAND ISLANDER News of Courtenay and District Published every Saturday morning at COURTENAY SCHOLARS the scene of marshelllng not later Cumberland, B. C. ELECT MAY QUEEN than 12.30. At two o'clock promptly EDWARD W. BICKLE Queen Marjorie will be crowned with On Wednesday at the Courtenay all the pomp usually attended on' Public School the pupils elected such occasions. Then will follow the Miss Marjorie Fletcher to the exalted fairy pageant, Folk dances, songs, Maypole dances, Boys drills under di SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923 position of Queen of the May, the celebration to be held on May 30th. rection of Mr. A. Attree. After these Miss Fletcher is a daughter of Mrs. events have been pulled off the re HOW AROUT IT? M. Fletcher, Union Bay Road and mainder of the afternoon will be de Special Showing this Week of her mother Is at present recuperating voted to Children's sports and the In the Bpring a young man's fan from an operation ot the Comox hos day's festivities will conclude with a cy lightly turns to thoughts of love, pital. She will have as her maids ot grand concert and Community sing. Ladies' Maid-Rite and _^ and some of us older chaps may have honor her sister, Miss Dorothy Fletch memories, too. er, Miss Thelma Walker. Miss Agnes LADIES QF SANDWICK Did you marry your first little Williams and MISB Honor Fechner. HOLD SUCCESSFUL SALE Billie Burke Wash Dresses sweetheart, she of the pinafore frock, Miss Walker was runner up ln the in Afternoon and House Dresses, in Combinations of Gingham nnd, perhaps, thc bnrher-pole stock contest at thc school aud MISB Fech The Ladies Aid Society of Sand and Organdie, Gingham and Chambray, Black Sateen and Cre ings? lt is certain Hint at times she ner was also a candidate at the elec wick Presbyterian Church held a tonne, ranging in prices from wore a cute little braided queue, tion. It Is the custom to have the most successful sale nf work, home though, sometimes—when sho wns non-elected candidates act as Maids cooking and afternoon ten on Thurs dressed up—her hair hung In curls nf honor aud tills practice ia being day afternoon In the basement of St. $1.95 TO $7.50 down her Blender back. How thefollowe d out this year. Aside from the George's Presbyterian Church. Pat sunlight glinted in those curls, mak parade and tho crowning of the Special Value in Billie Burke Sport Dresses with Bloomers ronage was good and the ladles were ing them to shine with a splendor Queen of the May there will be many well rewarded for thc efforts they ukln to thnt which lights Hie wings events of great Interest, the teaching had put forward In preparation for $7.50 of drifting angels In the dreams of stall' of Hie school having the assist the event. Ladles In charge of tho night! ance of ninny people in an endeavor Special value in Plain and Fancy Voiles. Also Metal Spot CA/» (El QC various booths were as follows: Do you remember when you first to mnkc this year's event the great Voiles per yard tJVC TOfPl..VO kissed her? Of course, you do. That est since the Inception of May Day Fancy Work; Mrs. John Grieve and Is an incident which is graven on celebrations ill Comox Valley. The Mrs. William Grieve; Home Cooking Just received a large stock of Ladies' Silk Lisle Hose with Silk Clocking in Beige, your memory forever and ever. You pnrnde promises to be a big feature Mrs. Alexander Hogg; Magazines and Cordavan, Black and White T^sf* felt thrllly and chilly, and warm by and is attracting widespread Inter Flowers, Mrs. J. II. Parkin and Mrs. Extra Special Value per pair I tlv turns, and you were half scared to est and there Is sure to be many L. R. Cliffe; Ice Cream. Mrs. S. death. You saw God in her eyes and more entries thnn on any previous Piercy; Tea, Mrs. Edward Embleton, A complete Stock of Ladies' Misses and Children's White Canvas and White with Pa felt Him In your soul! Wouldn't you occasion. Tlie programme as ar Mrs. John Cowie, Mrs. Frank Chllds, tent Trimmings in Leather and Rubber Sole Shoes, Pomps and Strap Slipper at po give all that you have or ever expect ranged to date begins at 9.30 a.m. Mrs. Henry Piercy and Mrs. Joseph pular prices. to have, in exchange for the innoc with n treasure hunt arranged for Aunnnd. ence of your heart as It beat that the scholars. At one o'clock prompt ly thc parade will begin its move dny against the throbbing little heart Dr. J. H. Frank, Dominion Govern In her tender bosom? ment towards the Agricultural Grounds. All entrants must be at ment Veterinarian, ls In the District MEN'S DEPT. But, did you marry her? How about on official business. Special values in Men's Silk Lined Caps in Light and Dark Fawn Velours and Do It? It Is a question of softer appeal negal Tweeds. during these budding days than any connected with the League of Nations, our Internal or our international af •pZ.Zt) and WsU.IU fairs. Perhaps you did marry this little New arrivals in MENS and BOYS SPORT SHIRTS Lady of Dreams, and perhaps you did PREPARE YOUR CHILDREN TENNIS PANTS, WHITE and BROWN CANVAS SHOES. not. The chances are that you did not. But you will remember well NOW FOR THE SUMMER UNDERWEAR — WOOLEN BATHING SUITS the sweet ache that troubled your TRUNKS — CLUB BAGS and SUIT CASES soul in the days when you were woo ing her with a chivalry known only Victoria Day Celebration sMBiBasisfflEEEEiaa^i^iaHsia's^ when we walk through the henven- land of childhood. GROCERY SPECIALS When you think of her now—don't MAY 24TH deny it—your soul yearns back to Orange Special, 3 doz. fpr $1.00 Peameal Beacon in piece per lb 43c that never-never land where Bhe Pure Lard, tins 3's 65c, 5's 1.10 Breakfast Bacon in piece per lb..... 43c reigned, where she still reigns and ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta Bhall rule forever and ever. Pure Lard 10's 2.10 Bulk Tea. Extra Fine Blend per lb. 55c But did you marry her? WE STOCK Finest Canadian Cheese, pr. lb 30c Nonsuch Stove Polish per bottle .... 25c \ CHILDREN'S BLOUSES — CHILDREN'S SHOES CHILDREN'S HATS and CAPS, We'll Wash Your Car CHILDREN'S TIES A NEW BRIDGE We'll Polish Your Car UNDER CONSTRUCTION We'll Oil Your Car AND OTHER GALA-DAY WEARING APPAREL AT COURTENAY We'll Grease Your Car We can also outfit adults and our Prices Are Right Work has begun on the construc It Needs It! tion of the new bridge over the Cour tonay Itiver. Mr. D. Sutherland is in Open Saturday Night till 10 o'clock charge of the work and has men at See Shaw at Corfield's work excavating for the erection of Courtenay. B. C. the concrete piers. It ls hoped that ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta no unforeseen obstructions occur as the engineers in charge are Just as anxious as the general public that the bridge shall be closed to traffic J. McLEOD for lust as short a time as possible. UNION TAILOR Mr. A. G. Slaughter, is having a Courtenay. B.C. cold storage plant installed at his U. WATANABE. ;. butcher shop.
Mr. Phil. Austin of the Liquor Con Ladies' and Gents' trol Board was in Courtenay on of Fashionable Tailor ficial business Thursday.
Cleaning and Pressing Mr. John Sutton and Mr. Len Piket The visited Campbell Lakes on Sunday P.O. Box 43 - Cumberland Inst, and came home with forty-three Farmers' Produce Store beautiful trout. "Where Quality Counts." Mr. Alex. Cleland left on Wednes day afternoon for Victoria with a s&nj^lji "•*] MEATS, POULTRY, FISH AND VEGETABLES. truck load of mill machinery for re The Courttnay Golf Club Links on Two sports were seen shaking dice pair. Ile returned home on Thurs tlie Campbell River Road have turn 1 the other day and wben accosted and ' _JF''JR. P1 Telephone 143. P.O. Box 162 day night. ed out to be n Mecca for tbose who asked the wherefor replied: "We COURTENAY, B.C. I want to decide whether to play Golf have turned to the ancient and hon ! or go to Ihe ball game." The little I Mr. anil Mrs. Wm. Sutliff have orable game of chasing the little Joined the over-incrensing army of j game ended"horBe and horse," but It white pill. •ss Golf enthusiasts. < Is predicted by the ball nut that he Last Sunday almost fifty devotees will take the rubber. STEAMER CONNECTION of the game were out playing. FROM VICTORIA Billy Marshall has got a Blsley Eat Bread Mrs. E. C. Anderton, Comox, was winner backed off the map when lt with butter! COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS WILL FIND LONG The announcement that the C.P.R. j hostess at a miscellaneous "Shower" comes to shooting with a golf ball. Eat Bread DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE A TIME will operate a freight boat from Vic in honor of Mrs. Edward McLennan Ask Leo. Anderton. with jam! AND EXPENSE SAVER toria up the inside passage on the (nee Miss Mary Masdonald). There Eat Bread East Coast of the Island, SB tar tsi were quite a number present and the Mr, Alg. Williams has returned to with milk! Travelling men can save themselves and their Comox, will he received with gener i gifts were carried ln to the reception his home in Victoria after having Eat Bread firms endless time and travelling expense by regular al satisfaction, as this service will j room by Olive little daughter of Mr. been 111. by itself! use of our Long Distance facilities. bring Victoria and the other coast ; and Mrs. E. C. Anderton, and Helen, or with anything at all! Within a few minutes, direct personal conversa points on tho Island In closer con j daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Leo. An Mr. Wm. Drysdale, of Victoria was Bread is your Best Food—Eat tion can be had with any desired number of customers nection. The Steamer Otter will be derton, and George, son ot Mr. and In Courtenay on Wednesday, after more of it. or patrons who could not ordinarily be "covered" end gin a regular weekly schedule begin Mrs. Peter Dargle. making au apprlsal of the loss sus There is no food on earth so "spoken to" without the loss of many days' time and ning on May 21st, connecting all tained at No. 8 on account ot the fire points, including Union Bay, Denman tumpting when it's really pure the many discomforts, inconveniences and delays in Mrs. M. Fletcher, who haa been at some weeks ago. Island, Royston, Comox, antl Includ and wholesome like cidental to country travelling. • Comox Hospital tor several weeks ls ing Powell River. The rate will be I recovering satisfactorily and expects It Is expected that the tanks for —the loaf that's all Bread. In addition to these factors it will be found cheap the same as from Vancouver. This '. to he home within the next fortnight. the Union Oil Company will be In er to telephone than travel. move has been made by the C|P.R. place next week, when the Company through recommendation of the HALLIDAY'S BREAD will he ready for business. Transportation Bureau of the Vic Friends of Mr. Frank Oagne, who Is Brend nt Its Best - insist on" II. was seriously injured a short time toria Chamber of Commerce. Born.—To Mr. and Mrs. Robert ago will be glad to know that he Is Fielding, ot Sandwick, on Saturday, making satisfactory progress towards Mr. E. T. Ellison's new house on May 5th, a daughter. THE NEW HOME British Columbia Telephone Co. recovery at the Campbell River hos Puntledge Avenue, Is being repldly Additional Courtenay news oa page 7 BAKERY erected. pital. SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER THREE 0 OFFICE CAT was of TRAOC IMAftK Be PARIS-ttoWNED at LOW COST / LAI AMENDMENTS .Minimum price of lirst-class land reduced to $u an acre; second-class to $2.50 an acre. Pre-emption now confined to sur veyed lands only. Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes and which Is non-timber land. Partnership pre-emptions abolish ed, hut parties of not more than four may arrange for adjacent pre-emp tions Willi joint residence, but eacli making necessury Improvements on BY JUNIUS respective claims. Pre-cmptors must occupy claims for five years and make improvements The Peanut lo value ot $10 per acre, Including There is a pet ln the movie show clearing and cultivation of at least S He sits In the gallery—I sit below acres before receiving Crown Grant. He eateth peanuts, at least a peck, Where pre-emptor in occupation And droppeth shells right dnwn my not less than 3 years, and has made proportionate Improvements, he may, neck. because of Ill-health, or other cause! * * » be granted intermediate certificate of Elolse knows that her husband ls Improvement and transfer his claim. Records without permanent resi in love with his stenographer, (or lience may lie Issued, provided appli 3he found ln his memorandum book cant makes improvements to extent the words: "Get theatre tickets for of $360 per annum and records same R. U. R.I" each year. Failure to make improve ments or record same will operate as * ss * forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained Lang—says (oiks wbo never do in less than 5 years, and improve more than they're paid (or, never get ments of $10.00 per acre, including paid for more than they do. 5 acres cleared and cultivated, and residence of at least 2 vears are re * * * quired. There are two classes ot traffic Pre-emptor holding Crown Grant tools—Joy-riders and jay-Walkers. may record another pre-emption, if ho requires land in conjunction with . * . his farm, without actual occupation, Jim—says Ood may give ur our re provided statutory Improvements latives but we even up for them by mado and residence maintained on Crown granted land. .«r>'."i'»*>; having the privilege of selecting our own friends. Unsurveyed areas, uot exceeding ss ss a 20 acres, may be leased as homesltes, title to be obtained after fulfilling re "Nerve" has various meanings. For sidential and Improvement conditions. Throughmt Canada Instance, It takes one kind of nerve For grazing and industrial purposes to fight a bull, and another kind to ! areas oxcoeding G40 acres may bo thisSpringana'Summer ihoot lt. leased by ono person or company. ss ss ss Mill, factory or Industrial site's on timber land not exceeding 40 acres "I wish now", said a speaker in may be purchased; conditions Include Courtenay recently, according to II. pa., ment of stumpage. Murray "to tax your memory—" A Natural hay meadows inaccessible Well-•Dressed Women Will wall arose (rom a sparse looking by existing roads may be purchased conditional upon construction of u gentleman in a tront seat: "Has It road to them. Rebate of one-half of come to tbls?" cost of rond, not exceeding bait of ss ss • purchase price, is made. Wear MCMULLEN Dresses The policeman who confessed to I're.Kmplors' Free Grants Act. Tlie scope of tills Act is enlarged to At Ls/t: Popster .Uc4i.il cm stealing seventy-six Fords has been —prices asked are so very reasonable! Canton Crepe tkirt brishumd villi Include all persons joining and serv instl border of Curates. Loost blouse sent to jail (or six months. Cameron ing with His Majesty's Forces. The \RIS creates clothes ideas, and upon these MCMULLEN of sots. susi.'srssis1, TiirntdAdoum thinks this Is a noble effort to make time within which the heirs or devls- tuft match dtmurt lists! of this sum. the punishment fit the crime. cos of a deceased pre-emptor may ap relies for the exquisite smartness of all frocks and sports miry model. Navy, Sand, lloiana ply for title under the Act Is extend Pdresses bearing his label—a Silver Swan on Turquoise-Blue Brows, ti, it, 10; j6 .nd 3d. * ss * ed from for ono year from the death background. At Centre: Fees, troa/ul Sports "That's me all over Mabel." Bald of such person, as formerly, until one Uodtl amsSMs'ni AUtymt vith t'ssss- the poison ivy as a girl with a year after the conclusion of the great lon C'ritSt-. Skirt and tletrtltss coat pimpled (ace went by. war. This privilege is also made re- But this smartness depends upon the lovely texture, the beauty —AUtyml, balttt and lluHI—Can. trocative. ss ss ss and lasting quality of the silk fabrics just as much as upon the ton. Lomin Green trtmmut White, No fees relating to pre-emptions Clramic aim trimmed White, Almost anybody can write a book, styling of the many pretty mode's. Sjmtkco trimmed Whin, it-io, are due or payable by soldiers on pre jtndil. but It takes a genius to compose the emptions recorded after June 26, The silk and fabrics, all the materials and fine workmanship stuff printed on the Jacket. 1018. Taxes are remitted for five Al sVitil t Storm s-pisct snil of years. that MCMULLEN puts into a frock or dress for sports or after WUu AlUyms Crete. Blcmud jo,. * * * Provision for return of monevg ac pulls n-lth embroidered border of A normal child is one that reaches noon wear are rarely found in any but the most expensive totttrtttint ikadtifortlheaovi . com- crued, duo and been paid since Au its sixth birthday about the time It gust 4, 1911, nu account of payments, garments—each a thing of beauty exquisitely made. ineeopn. tt. tS,se; eternise. fees or inxes oil soldiers' pre-emp- acquires the nickel habit. llons. And yet all this refreshing newness of design, these winsome * *_ • Interest on agreements to purchase materials and colour blendings of rare beauty are combined into Girls town or city lots held by members of the Parisian chic of a MCMULLEN model at a price within the There nro girls to take to promenades Allied Forces, or dependents, acquired There are girls to take lo dine. direct or indirect, remitted from en listment to March 31, 1920. reach of all! There are girls to take canoeing Sub-Purchasers «f Crown stands See the MCMULLEN Dresses at the store which advertises them on^fw MCMUIUN In the good old summer-time. Provision made for Issuance of in your local papers. " " Ln. Crown slants to sub-purchasers of There are girls who shine ln parlors. Crown I.nnils, acquiring rights from And who swing a wicked lino, purchasers who failed to complete purchase, involving forfeiture, on ful There are girls who make kings look fillment of conditions of purchase, In again terest and taxes. Where sub-pur But none compare with mine. chasers do not claim whole of orig ss ss ss inal parcel, purchase price due and taxes may be distributed proportlo- My faith In the shimmy Is not shak naicly over whole area. Applications MCMULLEN en," says a dancing master. But eve must be made by May 1, 1920. rything else Is. Grating SUkimxl ss * ss Grazing Act. will, for systematic development of livestock industry Now that the long skirt seems to provides for grazing districts and Sports 2)r esses be here to stay, Nesbit says perhaps range administration under Commis the HENRY MCMULLEN CO., LIMITED the advertisers In the street cars will sioner. Annual grazing permits is- get better results. 'in'il based on numbers ranged; prlo- Montreal rlty for established owners. Stock- ss ss ss osvners may form Associations for What They Mean range management, Free, or partial Musical burglary—breaking into ly free, permits for settlers, campers song. or travellers, up to ten head. FOR SALE BY CAMPBELL'S, CUMBERLAND Mental hospitality—entertaining nn idea. Spiritual pagentry—parading one's NERVOUS FEELING DUE virtues. TO GAS ON STOMACH .Moral harvesting—reaping one's re ward. Pressure of gas on heart and othor Go To The Social cannibalism—living on OUC'H organs often causes a restless, ner vous feeling. Simple buckthorn bark, friends. ' glycerine, etc., ns mixed In Adlerlka, Royston Motor Co. Undesirable gonoroslty—giving i expels gns and relieves pressure and yourself away. ' nervousness ulmost INSTANTLY. FOR SALE Phllosphlcal etiquette—boding to For I Acts nu DOTH upper and lower bowel. the Inevitable. Adlerlkn removes matter you never REPAIRING, OVERHAULING, ACCESSORIES ANDERSON PAVILION AND BOAT HOUSE ss ss * GOODYEAR TIRES, GASOLINE AND OIL "I'm getting a lot out of thin" said thought- was In your system which the girl as she drew tho lucky ticket polslneil stomach, causing gas and A. J. EDWARDS .... Royston situated at Comox Lake, including 32 ft. Gasoline in the Ileal Estate contest! nervousness, EXCELLENT to guard ss • ss against appendicitis.—R, C. LANG, Phone 134M Courtenay Exchange Launch, Dwelling House, Ice Cream Parlour 1 Denby—says some young doctors Druggist. Table, Chairs.—Complete equipment. have a hard time and others get a candy-fed, middle aged patient who Business as a going concern with beautiful surround thinks she has nerves. ss ss ss ings. — For further particulars, apply "Column right," remarked the book We'll Wash Your Car keeper as he saw tbe accounts bal anced. We'll Polish Your Car STAR LIVERY STABLE , , * We'll Oil Your Car ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Lines I told her just how beautiful We'll Grease Your Car She was, how sweet and (nir; Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very How lightly, gracefully ahe danced. It Needs It! prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Aa tho' she tripped on air. Storage if desired. So when I begged, "Just one small Sec Shaw at Corfleld's MM," Courtenay, B. C. Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B. C. She yielded to my Insistence, For Results Advertise in The Islander For hadn't 1 been shooting her i The line of least resistance? FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923
AN INTERVIEW BUY NOTf/ AND MAKE CERTAIN Seeing the bustle around Corfleld YOU CET A CAR Motors Ltd., Ford Dealers, estab AT THESE PRICES lishment, I paid a visit to find the reason. Runabout $405 Build A Garage "Well, sir, how are business pros Touring $445 Ilo=Ilo Theatre pects In the Ford line for 1923?" with tiie difference "Splendid, never looked so bright Coupe $695 Friday and Saturday, May 11th and 12th —We have half our allotment sold." Sedan $785 between the price "Isn't that unusual, considering in of a Ford and that dustrial conditions here—how do you Chassis $345 account for it?" of any other car. "No, it is only what we expected, "htkCtassi$M95 r OF rOBD.ONt GOVT TsfcitltlT** "FURY" when people realized the days of easy iie.tti.t*i.-Cl^tiuK i_.6Ki.NG • — CM( NT ~* money were over and everyone got Corf ield Motors A triumph for Richard Barthel hunting for best value for their dol. Limited, Courtenay, B. C. lars, wben a man forgets the 'keep mess and Dorothy Gish ing up with tbe Jones' Idea, and in sists on buying transportation that You live with these folks: - is a utility motor car, " that will "BOY"' I.eyton tbe man they transport hlni cheaply, In both busi called yellow: Minnie, the ness and pleasure quests, and in FOR Lime house slavey who loved sists on getting real value—he has him: "DOG" Layton tho brute- CITY MEAT WINDOWS, DOORS, FRAMES. to buy a Ford." master who held that all wom INTERIOR TRIM AND en were bad. "Who nre jonr Purchasers,—What MARKET GENERAL FACTORY WORK »— rwls you won't forget -» Class oi Citizens!" Write For Prices to "Mainly the solid families who wero Ships and storms and sea—it For Best Quality THE MOORE-WHITTINGTON drama of rolling decks—the not carried away with tho spending madness Hint has been with us for LUMBER CO., LTD. biggest BARTHELMESS ever BEEP, VEAL, MUTTON AND Office 208(1 Bridge Street, Victoria, B.C. made. the last few years; while others spent lavishly, they saved and denied PORK Seo llie famous liiuehouse di themselves a motor car bocause strict of London and thc grog prices were exorbitant—now they Fresh and Cured Fish shops of Glasgow. hnve the cash and can buy a Ford Comedy Pictures •;•:„>;••:•• ••••••: •-..• •..™.vi;:s!»».>:i*B>M«vv^ •**::;-• car when it is thc cheapest In histo HICHAM BAHTHELMESSjrf Dorothy GUh JnTUET Matinee Saturday 2.30 p.m. ry. Then, wc are selling thc rich I HOTELS AND CAMPS man who has found he must save his | SPECIALLY CATERED TO large car—the proper depreciation Is MONDAY and TUESDAY being taken oil' by all dealers; now Where the Pavement Ends, There Romance Begins that prices have stopped advancing his losses would be great, so he must Our Motto: have his large Investment, and he "QUALITY AND SERVICE" RAMON NAVARRO and ALICE TERRY buys a Ford, which he trades each in Rex Ingrram's production of year. Of course, tlie vast majority of Commercial firms, Travellers, Doc "WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDS" tors and other Professional men al W. P. Symons • - Proprietor AFTER WE BELL VOr ways bought Fords because they A picture pulsing with the romance of the Moonlit South Seas. — The Master piece must use a car in all weathers and A IIATTERY- rond conditions and they dare not of the maker of "THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE" experiment with cars—their living our service to you has not onded, but depends on sure transportation so, has just begun. Wo stand ready at Comedy Pictures naturally, they would buy Fords. all times to see Unit thc battery you Then, thc ladies have found thot a Elliott Totty buy from us shall give ynu maximum NOTE This big 8 reel special will be shown at Regular Prices. Ford car is most easily driven, (no M.R.A.I.C., B.A. results without trouble.. Our battery gear shifting), and arc buying Ford service Is worth while. Wednesday and Thursday Sedans and Coupes, as the logical ARCHITECT family car for this climate. Next Friday and Saturday Priscilla Dean in "THE FLAME OF LIFE" CUMBERLAND GARAGE "The Ford Ton Truck and Speed 009 IM'. Permanent Loan Hide;. A. R. Kierstead, Prop. Look specially selected for the Holiday May 23—24th. Trucks, with their wide range of bodies have no equal for the money, FIIOM: ams VICTORIA, B.I, Third Street Cumberland and as modern business demands The Steeple chasing thriller "THE HOTTENTOT" OH! what a picture. speedy, cheap delivery, every live business man Is a customer for this line. Coupling all this with consist ent hard Bales, effort, backed with our reputation for giving value in used cars and honest service behind JOS. DAMONTE new cars, we are piling up great \w frtii : i• 'i;'^ •iter*^..' •«.* GENERAL DELIVERY sales." "Are All The New Light Cars In the Ceal, Wool and tioods of Any Kind Field >'ot AffecHng Yoar Delivered to All Parts of District. "Very little, sir, of course, people LIMITED ASHES REMOVED arc well versed in motors by this ,-,->.,flllinT|,.fllllnnrftir,--SmTTl>, if MODERATE CHARGES time and very few are willing to ex periment with their money. Proba The % bly in a few years that opposition TELEPHONE PO TELEPHONE Let Us Help You will make itself felt, but by that time Eye Exclusively Ford's tremendous production will er Leave Orders at Vendome UoteL have the price down very low—they Plan Your Old Refraction und Muscular have such a start and such a com Home Visit or plete organization." "I notice you lay particular! stress Holiday Trip Now Courtenay on Ford service In your advertising on what do you assertion that your At Vancouver Full Information as lo fares, Auto Painters service Is superior to others?" R. Kaplansky, O.D. reservations, Transatlantic and "Service, sir, is a much abused Prices Transpacific Bookings. Call or write Bring your cars In for an estimate. word. The public have an idea it is OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIAN* Prices reasonable. Work guaranteed. getting something for nothing. It ts E. IV. BICKLE not—I will endeavor to show you We carry a line assortment of « EYESIGHT SPECIALIST TORONTO Agenl, Cumberland, B. C Workshop at the Condeneary. why no car dealer here can give the Mouldings and Mounts. or ('. F. Knrlo, District Passenger service on his car that we give with Graduate Canadian Optbomolic iTTAWA Fords. In the flrst place, Ford is a Call and see them at the Agent, Victoria, B. C. C. G. WILSON College. Registered by Examination standard cor—no charges have ever In 11. O. Government Board of Exa ^ONTrtEAL, Corn-ten* j* British Coliimliln heen made In basic, construction,— MARSHA!.!. MUSIC STORE true, Fords have been refined, miners. — Consultations and office strengthened, and new bodies, tops, Cumberland or Courtenay hours 1—6.30 and 7 to 9.30 p.m., or wheels and steering gears added— by special appointment. J. SUTHERLAND but each improvement has been made % —Agent for— ^A«l interchangeable with the old. Now, JV. Emeric sir, for Ten Thousand dollars we can PANTORIUM DYE WORKS carry a complete stock of genuine MUSIC STORE COURTENAY Ford Parts, and naturally tliey arc Phone to Cumberland Hotel or VICTORIA, II. I. cheap—due to standardization, where as oilier manufacturers have changed fsUSISf5ISIS>^JSi^ra5ISISfSISI5iaraJBIBISIS.«f5SB B. Forcimmer Canadian NaNonal Railways and changed until these parts have DR. R. B. DIER AND DR. advanced to exorbitant prices and WM. A. NEEN XA.NAIMO, B. C. The Largest and Most Up-to-date Dry the cars arc often tied up for days— Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment until they come from thc factory. Then Dental Surgeons wo can, and hnve Installed Ford lab At CCMBERI.AND HOTEL PAJl- on Vancouver Island. Wo Clean or Office: Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. i— Dye all kinds nf Ladles' and Cents' or-saving machinery and trained LORN ovory 1st and 3rd Monday and men on certain work until we can set Opposite llo-llo Theatre Wearing Apparel, Household Furnish Tuesday of every month. ings, etc. Drop in end see Mr. Suther a schedule price for each operation, thereby taking all guess-work out of CUMBERLAND, B. C. land, ear Agent in Cumberland, who McBRYDE'S BAKERY repairing. You will nolo that our will advise you nn any work you wish TRY McBRYDE'S QUALITY BREAD. whole Oarage, our Accessory stock; (arararaiBiararais^raEiaiaaaii to have done. our Ford Parts, from tho smallest an extent, In order to moke a resale." THE PREMIER LOAF nut to a complete frame, ln our Re "Are Closed Car Sales Increasing OF Onr Work and Service pair Department. Is all laid out tn Over Open Motelsr Will Please Yon it n serve Ford Owners only. That, sir, COMOX DISTRICT ls Ford service. If you will visit all "Very rapidly, when ono can pur our competitors, you will And that chase thnt sturdy Ford Sedan for $967 COURTENAY PHONE 154 TEA ROOMS PANTORIUM DYE WORKS our service contention Is absolutely or Coupo for..- $870, delivered to We'll Wash Your Car correct—none can offer a purchaser hlm at Courtenay, ls it any wonder VICTORIA, R. ('. : I'hone :w«2 such inducements." people prefer closed car luxury and We'll Polish Your Car "Why do yon not Deal In other Cars comfort? When our changeable cli We'll Oil Your Car Thau Fords?" mate Is also considered; thc long Falls, when winds are cold, but tho We'll Grease Your Car roads at their best, the closed car ls Theed Pearse "For the very good reason thnt a It Needs It! DR. R. P. CHRISTIE used large car is not saleable against comfortable nnd Its use lengthens T.WHERRY BARRISTER & SOLICITOR a new Ford product, when that pro the motoring season. Closed cars Dentist NOTARY PUBLIC duct Is nt a lower price. It Is natur aro Ford's cheapest product with See Shaw at Corfield'f and tor trieWANNs UM oBi al that a cur purchaser would prefer their new upholstery and many Im Office and Residence: vVillard: werk-Hssaitlm provements, we are also showing the Courtenay. B. C. •s»sts\ Mst, ii now Ford to a used large car— •21 Pandora Av«„ that Is why used curs of nny othor host usod cars tor the money, lo the Vlctorl., V 0. » Blook. - 'Phone 11«. l'nion Bay Road makes have to be depreciated to such district." SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER FIVE LISTEN! LOOK! SLATS DIARY tf By Ross Forquhar
STOP Friday—Jane still continues to Precious Secrets Revealed ' be dum yet on matters pretatnlng to sending your dims away to be dev Wonderful Book tells how to attain Longevity and fy&fo* ! Sports and horse rac Prosperity and to ensure Domestic Happiness and life eloped and prints made. Bring, send es and etc. I was a tel long Bliss, and Healthy Offspring. or mail them tn ling her about Uncle Hans horse witch he No more groping—no more hoping! Mystery and had ran in a steeple conjecture changed to light and truth—Past theories chase and she ast me brought to naught. Genuine knowledge relating to the did he ever ketch It Law of production and determination of sex, so long F. B. ELLS yet. hidden from mankind, has at last been-unearthed and is now yours to utilize for your own benefit. Cascade COURTENAY, B. C. Saturday—Ma bhas j ben tawklng pa into All work left at the Union Hotel I »*« °ut 8»™ '»«"• | ance agen and today "Science of Life" OR- Cumberland, will receive careful at he went down to the SECRETS OF HINDU SEX-PHYSIOLOGY tentlon. Dr. to be Xamlned to | get a Policy. I gess he The result of long Size 7*v..,"x5", 230 1 cum out all rite. Only research and much pages, over SO illus he dlddent no Just Ex- labor delving Into The muss re trations. Contains ! actly what the Dr. ment when he sed ancient Sanskrit markable work of original Sanskrit , to him. You are as Sound at a Nut. Writings, the sacred our time. A honk texts with lucid, eas U.B.C. Beer Sundny—Mr. Olllem waB at are teaching of Hindu for those who ily understandable chlrch this morning and ma was a Rishls, whose devo want lo know and tawklng about it at dinner time & tion to philosophy should know. Au Knglish renderings I pa sed the only time Gillem ever imbued them with infallible guide together with highly PURE FULL-STRENGTH BEERS divine knowledge, j went to chlrch was when he wanted for the married Interesting chapters Important which revealed to to ktch up a little on his sleep. So nnd those nbout on thc Ancient Hin them the Science ot j this must of ben the reason as he to marry. du Sciences of Palm Life and Mysteries of has ben up prltty late here of lately istry and Physiog Announcement Sex. for several nites. nomy. Having completed arrangements Monday—This evning they was a They Wear Well With this hook disappointments Inl.ore become llilnirs of the with a well known Optical concern man here and ast pa did he have any past. whereby we are able to supply your old close to give away to. send to 1st Edition sold within a month. 2nd Edition .Mi.imii copies optical requirements at 85 per cent the Epyleptlck home for Invalids or less than Vancouver, Victoria or Na sum thing. And pa replyed and sed. just out. Rook your orders TODAY with remittance lo avoid naimo and with overhead expenses No he was saveing all his old close disappointment us the demand is very great. On the Market as long as the Oldest inhabi less on account ot concentration on for tramps and ministers. Price: Each book nicely bound 72c. Three Copies our SERVICE IN CUMBERLAND, Tuesday—Ma's Club give a big din $2.00. Six Copies, $3.81. Twelve Copies, $7.04, post free. tants remember and still the most We cau guarantee you ner by the name of a Lunchen today PROMPT AND EFFICIENT ATTEN aud ma wassent very keen on a THE MY.STIC CHARM COMPANY TION SIX DAYS IN THE WEEK POPULAR BEERS tending as she always gets the neck Hindu Secrets publishing Deportment Further, you are not obliged to | to eat when they have chicken or 123, Lower Circular Road. Calcutta. purchase glasses from us and we will else the back Bone. Sbe sed the on Sold in British Columbia tell you honestly If you require them ly time she ever got a tender peace or not. of mal at ea Club lunchen was 1 i time when she bit her toung. Wensday—Well I had a narry es L.R. STEVENS cape from trouble. 1 cum home late and before ma got started to jawing Old Friends Are Best Eyesight Specialist me I ast her if she wood ever punish : me for sum thing I had not done and Special in Beds CUMBERLAND, B. C. she sed Why no dear I woodent. * Then 1 told her I haddent julled the A Simmon's Bed, spring and Matties, (j*A A AA W. T. GOARD weeds In the onyan patch witch she complete now showing, at sspTtU.UU had Informed me to pull up And she PIANO TONER Mattresses all grades, including the famous "Os- Leave Your Order at any Government Store — was as good a sport as her wlrd and termoore." Factory Experience sed You shud ought to get Into the DRYGOODS— Leave Orders at Marshall Music Co. Dlplnmatlck Core wheu you grow, WE DO THE REST Cumberland and Courtenay. up. And we laffed hartily. A spe- A shipment of Ladies' Dresses in Tricotines and shally me. She dussent belong to flannel such a bad Sex after all. at $15.50 & $8.50 Thlrsday—The preacher was Bat House Dresses in a good range of styles and sizes, UNION HOTEL ing ma what had became of her CCHBERLANK, B. C. yunger bro. and she sed she gess he nriced from efrZ.ZD To5b
Each and every ingredient in Royal Baking Powder is wholesome. You would not hesitate to use any one of them by itself. Will the baking powder you YY/HO has not heard of the thou- Ass Isssplrlssit vl.tss „f tht wssit eatsst Archlpelig*. use stand this test? " sand isles of the Gulf of Georgia? This Gulf is a ramifica tion of the great strait of Juan de Hello folks. Among creatures who Fuca famed in legend and history, Read the ingredient clause through which the Spanish navi cant, stand the light nre bats, owls gators sailed hundreds of years ago, and hitler-end conservatives. on the label and decide for and which is now one of the im- ss ss ss yourself. ortant trade routes of the world. She's Not Working Today ft separates Vancouver Island from There was a typist named Mae the mainland of British Columbia Who' hod very little to say, and the State of Washington, .nnd is one of the most beautiful water With her lips or her tongue. ways known to man. Uut tlie songs that she songue, The city of Victoria, at the ex With her eyes—how tbey brought treme south end of Vancouver Is in the pac! land, has several ferry lines con necting it with the mainland, but as * • * Baking Rowdei* the steamship services in the past "Pro" stands for profession!, t>- have proved inadequate for the large Made from Cream of Tartar crowds of summet visitors and motor cept iu the case of the iii'ofessin ml tourists, the Canadian Pacific Rail politician. derived from grapes way Company has put into service a . ss ss fast-going vessel whicb operates The book of good manners tells twice daily between Victoria and Contains No Alum—Leaves No Bitter Taste Ueilingham, Washington The ferry you the graceful way to do almost is an important addition to the Cana everything except eat a chocolate- MADE IN CANADA dian Pacific fleet and its name, covered cherry. "Motor Princess," is appropriate in * • ss that it is the first vessel of the company, operating on tlie Pacific, Srrllstnssl vies? uf the "Motor Prtnreax" ihossiissi method ul sirring par.. "All the world's a stage" and most to be equipped with interna: com .rnoldng room and deck spaces for I further entranced by the magnificent of us are just stage hands, gargles. bustion engines. These engines give promenading. view of Mount Baker standing * * ss the boat a speed ol about fourteen The route travelled by the ferry ed in ils everlasting mantle 01 si knots. On the two main decks there Is marked by islands, some of them among it- satellite.- '.be footh A Cleveland paper says the aver is parking space for fifty automo many, miles in extent, others gem- This lordly mountain is ;;n the ni age life of an oyster is ten years. biles, and there is well appointed like little islets which make the iails'l near ii.-h; eisa :,. and, beaut But, in spite of prohibition, many of accommodation for twn hundred and waterway a succession of magnifi- and in piring. it i- seen a; its belt fifty passengers, saloon, restaurant, tlieni are slewed liefore they reach LUMBER cent pictures. The traveller is| when travelling lo or from Victoria lhat age. * ss * ALL BUILDING MATERIALS, MOULDINGS, Jack Swift—says in the old days SHINGLES, WINDOWS AND DOORS, Cumberland many a man got the reputation of be ing bright because he wns lit up a HIGH GRADES AT LOWEST PRICES. The Cost of the Lowest Bid good deal. TAILORS * ss ss The electric equipment of a home to-day, no mat Some live to a ripe old age and We Deliver to Anywhere with Very Short Notice and ter how simple that home may be, is a scientific prob SUITS MADE TO ORDEB. others try to see how rnpidly they Cheap Charges. lem and warrants a few minutes attention and study. can get through tralllc to nowhere in Pressing . Cleaning • Repairs Electricity is constantly making life easier, more particular, Ring up for Quotation at Our Expense. convenient and more comfortable for everybody and, Telephone 1. • P. 0. Box 17 * * * as the world is grasping the place of electricity in the Have you ever heard of any trou home, soon it will be the exception for a house not to CUMBERLAND, B. C. ble that was cured by sitting down be thoroughly equipped for every phase of electrical nml worrying about it? asks—Frank Royston Lumber Co.Ltd. service. Partridge, ss * * R. R. No. 1 Cumberland Considering the importance of tho electrical equip Royston Lumber Lo. When a woman's eyes focus on a ment of the home, nothing should be left to chance. MANUFACTURERS OF stout sister, says Gowen she Is wond The wiring should beright, illumination properly pro ering dismally if she is beginning to Phone 159 : Night—1.34-X Courtenay vided for, electrical outlets conveniently placed and ROUGH AND DRESSED look like that. the materials and appliances should be what experts * * ss have decided is necessary for a safe, dependable and LUMBER This is an unkind world, and tho permanent job. In other words, your equipment ought i Slab Wood (double loud) §4.50 only time a man gets all the praise to be standard. that he feels entitled to ls at his fun eral. Your electrical installation requires a specialized ss ss * knowledge just the same as your heating or plumbing installation. The heating engineer or the sanitary en New Car Service Tlie difference between an Immi tt >» gineer knows better than you do what your house re grant and n lecturer Is that the Immi The Superior Grocers Car for Hire Day or Night grant Is content to come across and quires. In these cases, if you are wise, you select a Where Most People Trade man whom you know to be qualified in every respect the lecturer expects us to come to give you a satisfactory installation at a fair price. across. Phone 24 or 100 * * * There has to be a man who knows, and the commu Cumberland Hotel Lasting Impressions Just Received nity has to have some means to find him. The man He gently took her in his arms who knows electricity, so far as it applied to the mod Ask for Charlie Dalton He pressd her to his breast— A fine Assortment of ern household, is the qualified electrical contractor, Making connections with Char The lovely color left her cheek who is in close touch with the latest practise in elec mer every Sunday morning, leav And lodged upon his vest. trical wiring. ing Cumberland at 8 a.m. * * ss J, V. Jones—snys perhaps the rea Telfers Biscuits For the BEST installation go to son Ibe Lord made a woman's hands RHEUMATISM so small was so she could get them Arrowroot Cumberland Electric Lighting IIAMSHKD BT CHIROPRACTIC into her husband's pockets. Maccaron Snaps * * * See Me nt Clarke's Residence, Nenr Ginger Snaps Co., Ltd. The Average Aato Owner Union Hull, Any Dny Between Thin Arrowroot 1 nud .') ii.ni. Motor car sales records show the typical purchaser of an automobile Puffnell E. 0. HAUKEDAI., (Tilrnpriietor. may lie described as follows: Animal He Is a married man 33 years old. Radio He lias a bank occount and carries Digestive life insurance. Sultana Car For Hire He buys a $U00 car and pays $700 down. Suzanna NOTICE At Reasonable Rales He pays ibe balance al the rate of Puff Creams $1011 monthly. Fig Bars WHEREAS certain mischievously Inclined porsons have tatn- Phone the Cumberland Poolroom His monthly income is $350. liered with tlio valvos of Ihe mains of tills Company, thereby Phone 141 He owns real estate In which his allowing a considerable amount of water to run to waste, we equity is $2,000. therefore wish tn point out that it Is a serious offence to tamper This Is not his first car. * ss ss with such valves, nnd should the offending parties be appre Ask for Geo. Mason. "May 1 have the next dance?" Mumford's Grocery hended, they will be prosecuted to the very fullest extent of Certainly; come around on the the law. THE SUPERIOR GROCERY fourth day from now." ss ss ss T. H. Mumford J. Walton CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATERWORKS Wm. Douglas We are never enthusiastic over the COMPANY, LIMITED FOR meal to come when the waiter begins by giving us a paper napkin. Hay, Grain and Poultry Supplies Clothes Pressing Wood for Sale ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS We'll Wash Your Car Royal Candy Go. Cleaning and Repairing We'll Polish Your Car Cumberland's Coviest Ice Cream Parlor DOUBLE LOAD Leave Orders ot — Comfort and Service — FOR $6.00 Tommy's Hardware Store We'll Oil Your Car We will call for nnd deliver work We'll Grease Your Car of any kind. PRIVATE BOXES FOR LADIES Any Length Requited It Needs It! Satisfaction Guaranteed. Marocchi Bros. Luncheons — Afternoon Teas — Home-Made Con See Shaw at Corfleld's fectionery — Cigars and Tobacco A. KINGSBERRY W. C. WHITE & SON Grocers and Courtenay. B. C. Phone 25 Cars For Hire Phone 25 CUMBERLAND, B. C. Bakers Adjoining a & I!. Happy Valley Phone 92R PHONE 11 CUMBERLAND / SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1923 THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SEVEN V suNews of Courtenay and District
COURTENAY-COMOX tion ot the mill would be almost pro lishments of the Courtenay-Comox ft BOARD OF TRADE hibited. Some of the members claim Board of Trade. Some time ago the ed also that the extra cost of strength I Board was reorganized and the old Victoria Day MONTHLY MEETING ening the two bridges that would committees disbanded. In their have to be crossed by making the de stead have been organized bureaux Discuss many matters of Vital tour an dthe added cost of mainten and every member ls attached to Interest to Courtenay.—-Want ance of the road would be greater '. one or more, depending on his own Temporary Bridge. than the expence of constructing a Ideas of how he can best serve the temporary bridge. The question was < Board and therefore the district. No Celebration The members ot the Courtenay left in thc hands of a committee to member is ever appointed to a stand -Comox Board ot Trade held tbelr make thorough investigation of con ing committee; he signifies his In MAY 24TH, 1923 regular monthly meeting on Tuesday ditions and to act as representatives tention of working along certain to night In the City Hall. President J. of the Board to Interview the City lines and places himself at the dis to N. McLeod occupying the chair and Council if deemed necessary. posal of the bureau having charge of TO BE HELD ON THE FOOT BALL GROUNDS about llfteen other members being Mr. Anderton brought up the ques that deparlment. In this way every to present. tion nf the disposal of the Indian re member of the Board Is always work Tlie minutes of the previous meet serve, stating lhat he noticed by news ing. Tlie result has been that great to ing were adopted as read. Commu paper reports that the Puntledge Re. er Interest is being taken In the CHILDRENS' RACES, SPORTS, ETC 10. A.M. nications trom tlie British Columbia serve wns one that would be revert Board, better results arc being at to Telephone Company were received ed lo the Provincial Government by tained and the Board under these to in answer lo the letter and resolu llie Dominion and Hint the time was conditions Is looking forward to its tions that were sent to the head office now opportune for approaching tlie best year. to May Queen Parade at 1.30 p.m. to regarding the service to Courtenay Department of Lands with the Idea patrons. Some of the members de of securing a portion of the Reserve COMPANY COMPLETE ROAD to clared that thc service had improved for park purposes for the city of to MAY POLE DRILL — CHILDRENS' FOLK DANCE |p| since tlie matter bad been taken up. Courtenay. Mr. Anderton said that Motorists who have had occasion It was also rported that Mr. Pater three years ago a committee com to visit Camp Three of the Comox - and - P son, Iraiiic superintendent, had been posed of Messrs. Stewart, McPhee Logging & Railway Company will be in Courtenay and bad left the im and Cleland had interviewed the glad to know that they no longer to pression that more adequate equip Government in regard to this and have to walk a mile or two. The ment would be installed at the Cour that a verbal promise had been made Company undertook to complete the Crowning of the May Queen fij tenay exchange. Mr. Heber Cooke, by Mr. Patullo, Minister of Lands road and have done so. The work on behalf of the Retail Bureau re that consideration would be given to certainly wns expeditiously done and On Return Of Parade w ported that thc resolution re the Courtenay's request when the re for a new unsurfaced road could be sales lax that had been liefore the serve was transferred to the Prov a whole lot worse. It Is expected last meeting and referred to his bu ince. It was decided to ask the that gravel will be applied soon. FOOT BALL FINALS AT 4 P.M. reau hail received the endorsation same committee to again take the asked. He also reported that a com matter up with the Department. AT THE 19TH HOLE to mittee comprised of "Messrs. Laver Mr. W. J. C. Hannah, presented a and Pigott had canvassed the mer to By Courtesy of Canadian Collieries (D) Ltd. Train Leaves Union Bay petition that had been extensively Messrs. M. Bell-Irving, Harvey chants re the closing of the stores signed by residents of the Little Riv Piercy. Fred Piercy aud Capt. C. La- to 9:30 a.m., Bevan 10:15 a.m. at five o'clock daily Instead of six er district re the dnngerous condi corn, of Penman Island, spent last during the months of June, July and tion of a portion of the road that is Sunday as guests of Mr. William to August. One merchant had held out so greatly used by motorists ou their Shllcock and Mr. James Ashton at against it and on that account the Train Leaves Cumberland 9:00 p.m. way to the beach at that place dur their Camp "The Nineteenth Hole" to City Council had been approached ing the summer. He had been thc at the course of the Courtenay Golf to with the idea of having that body near victim to two accidents nnd he Club on Ihe Island Highway. enacl an early closing by-low. This knew of others who had nearly met action had been taken by the Coun with serious mishap. The chief ob Mr. Maxwell Brlcknell, who la at cil and a by-law embodying the ear structions were two or three large | present stationed at Duncan for the ly closing idea had received Its flrst stumps in the road that prevented j Vancouver Milling & Grain Compa- and second reading and would likely motorists from seeing approaching I ny, was home for thc week-end. pass Its third reading at the next cars and the expense of removing Bfr £ $ meeting of the Council. these would be comparatively light. Mr. Charles Beasley, local manager Quite a discussion took place re Mr. Theed Pearse also spoke of the of the Union Oil Company's plant In gal-ding the construction of tho new dangerous condition of the road and this city is at Nanaimo on business. bridge over the Countenay River. said that the Engineer had told him BLUNT & EWART Ltd. There were many advocates of the that lack of funds had always held Mr. William Hayman has accepted construction of a temporary bridge up thc work of fixing It. The Board a position with the Union Oil Com for use during the time the road will acting on a suggestion ot Mr. Heber pany hero. Agents For be closed to traffic. In tact the con Cooke and his committee passed a census of opinion seemed to be that grant of fifteen dollars to the May Mr. and Mrs. George Leighton wel CHEVROLET STUDEBAKER DODGE BROS. OLDSMOBILE if a temporary bridge were not con Day celebration managers. comed home their daughter Miss structed the city would be practical Mr. Hughes reported that the road Minnie Leighton last Saturday. Miss ly Isolated from the rest of the Val to Bevan is now in first class condi Leighton, who is training to be a To-days Prices ley for a period so long that lt would tion and that travel was easy to that nurse at the Vancouver Hospital will work to the disadvantage of the town section now. spend the next two weeks with her CHEVROIET- DODGE BROS.— STUDEBstKER— and Industries that now use the It was decided that the publicity parents. Superior Touring ^MJQC, Touring tUMM Light Six Touring $1675.00 bridge, especially the lumber work bureau should begin a campaign of Superior Roadster ers, particularly the M, &. M. Saw education, instructing the public as Mrs. Rae Dawson and her sister Sup. 2 pass. Coupe 1180.00 Business Coupe 1656.00 Spec. Six Touring 8195.00 mill people whose cost ot hauling to the operation of the bureau of tlie Miss Hayman have returned from Ca Superior Sedan iSM.00 would be so Increased by being forc Board which certainly has meant gggOO Business Sedan 1975.00 Dig SI». Touring 2895.00 lifornia and Washington points Superior Delivery ed to make a long detour that opera much to the workings and accomp where they visited friends and rela tives. They were away four months ond enjoyed the trip greatly.
OLDSMOBILE Mr. Robert McCualg, of Campbell River spent Sunday in Courtenay as Model 4.1-A-4 Cylinder Model 47.8 Cylinder- the guest of Mrs. McCuaig's parents, 3 Passenger Roadster $1650.00 Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Beaton. 5 Passenger Touring 1650.00 Passenger Tourlug ..('8260.00 4 Passenger Semi Sport 1840.00 Mr. Albert Winnlngham of Seattle, . 2250.00 Truck Chassis 1995.00 4 Passenger Roadster Wash., arrived in Courtenay on Sa turday last, where he has been called owing to the serious illness of his father! Mr. H. Winnlngham. We have unloaded another carload of CHEVROLET SUPERIORS this week. If Mr. Austin Willemar returned from you want your car at the present low prices Order NOW! Vancouver on Saturday laat.
COURTENAY GARAGE Mrs. F. Oliver and son left for Phone 61 Vancouver Thursday morning.
Mrs. Sutherland had aa ber guests last week-end Mr. and Mrs. James Clcgg, of Nanoose Bay, who motored Sf RE-ASSESSMENT. NATIVE SONS up lo Courtenay. Mr. Clegg Is a OF MERVILLE AREA TO CELEBRATE brother of Mrs. Sutherland. We'll Wash Your Car FARMS COMPLETED THE DOMINION DAY We'll Polish Your Car Messrs. Wm. T. Wain, R. U. Hur At tlie meeting of the Native Sons Mr. N. II. Hopkins, Black Creek, ford and William Duncan, who were ot Cannda held on Monday night it left on Wednesday for Victoria. We'll Oil Your Car appointed Jointly hy the Courtenay- was definitely decided lo celebrate Tlie regular meeting of Courtenay We'll Grease Your Car Comox Board of Trade, Comox Ag Dominion Day, July 1st. What form Before she goes, take her picture with your Assembly. No. 3. Native Sons of Can ricultural Association and the Prov the celebration will take has not yet ada was held on Monday night last It Needs It! incial Government, to re-value the been decided but it will likely be full wllb a good attendance. Fifteen new property in the Mervllle area have, • of enjoyable features. More will be applications for membership were See Shaw at Corfield's so far as the work at that place is announced later. KODAK received and the candidates will be concerned, finished their work. They Initiated at the next meeting on tho have inspected and placed a new val Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Fredcrickson twenty-first instant when a social ue on nearly one hundred places and nnd family left thc city on Sunday With a Kodak it's easy to make the kind of session will be held. the work has occupied nearly three for Vancouver, where they will make pictures you want when you want them. Mr. George Moore, Sr. of the log months. They are now busy com their future home. On Tuesday last in thc city police piling their report which will prob ging firm ot Merrill Ring and Moore, j We'll gladly show you Kodaks and how simple it is court Magistrate Hames assessed W. ably be transmitted tq the Depart Duncan Bay was in Courtenay on : ERECT TENNIS COURT to make first-class pictures the Kodak way. Just stop Carlson the sum of fifty dollars for ment under whose charge the work Thursday morning. being Inebriated. Ile paid tho flue. has fallen, early next week. at our Kodak counter—there is plenty to interest _ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gwllt are you here. Mr. C. Munn, of Murphy & MacDo- having a wooden tennis court con Mr. Lionel J. Peakc, of Vancouver nald logging Co. passed through Mr. Rochard Clausen is beginning structed at their home on thc Lake Autographic Kodaks from $6.50 up was ln town nn Tuesday on a busi Courtenay on Thursday on his way logging operation in the Oyster River Trail. to Vancouver. , ( District. Brownies from $2.00 up ness visit. Mr. Spcnce Teed and his crew of All the Eastman Accessories i city employees have completed thc Every Car owner likes a clean car. I oiling of the streets of the business He can have It so hy taking It to Cor. section. Lang's Drug Store field Motors Ltd. Courtenay who have It Pays to Deal at a specialist in this line who has Lang's Get Your Car Washed, Oiled, Pol "It Pays to Deal at Lang's" Berved many years doing nothing Remember: Drug Store ished and Greased at Corfleld Motors Send lis vour MAIL ORDERS. else hut cleau motor cart. His serv- Limited, Courtenay. One price to all. Ices are at the disposal of all car 1 $1.50. owners at reasonable rates. EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, MAV 12th, 1923 Local Briefs NIGHTS IN LIMEHOUSE m SEEN IN "FURY" 1 Mr. R. Hiuilmarsh of Nanaimo vis The Replacing of the AU- Tlie famous Llmehouse district of ited town on Thursday. Elastic Corset and Non- London, the grog shops of Glasgow Supporting Girdles with frequented by the rough folk of the Judge Darker of Nannlmo visited Special Sunkist Front Lacing Corsets. | sen. Ihe rolling and majestic Atlan town this week. The wearing of the all-elastic tic as seen from an old-time four- ^«*\ corset (which never received masted schooner—these nre the back the endorsement of The H. W. Mr. Charles Graham, District Su grounds of Richard Barthelmoss' lat Week Gossard Co.) has given a tre perintendent, Canndlan Collieries est photodrnma. "Fury," the First Na (D) Ltd. went to Vancouver on Thurs mendous impetus to the sale of tional attraction to be Bhown at the dny. front lacing corsets. Women Ilo-Ilo Theatre on Friday and Satur Nice Juicy Oranges, 3 dozen for 95c who were led to wear those all- day. The story of "Fury" is by Ed Whiff elastic garments through wrong Miss Gladys Dando left for Van mund Goulding—a highly dramatic ideas of beauty, found that they couver Thursday morning. tale of the sea rivalling, if not sur Also DUC & /DC per dozen. cannot perform the hygienic passing, anything iiaithelmess has function of a properly designed Mr. Wesley Willard, accompanied yet done for the screen. The story eorsel. permitting the figure to by Messrs. Thomas Bannerman anil deals with the transformation of Lemons, Large 50c•, per dozen. sag nnd lose its shape. But as Fouracre left for Vancouver Thurs j "Boy" Leyton from the timorous women discard these insuffi day morning. ! second mate ot a sailing vessel who cient supports, they find that Is held in contempt even by his own Florida Grape Fruit, large size, 2 for they have become accustomed Rev. 0. I). Kinney accompanied by father to a courageous man of fear 35c to the smooth hack and are not Mrs. Kinney left for Vancouver Wed some purpose when he learns of a satisfied, nor will they endure nesday morning. wrong done his mother and seeks to California Grape Fruit, 4 for 35c or per ^-| AA tho ugliness and discomfort of avenge her, Interwoven In tho plot dozen «pl »UU a rigid lacing at the back. They I.. V. Graham, managing Director Is n delightful romance in which Do- are buying front lacing corsets; of Barber-Ellis Ltd. accompanied by rolliy Gish, as a little London board Vegetables Ihey hnve learned to like the Mrs. Graham, motored to Cumberland ing house slavey, plays the leading Full stock arriving every freight smooth back—to recognize Its on Wednesday on a visit to Mr. and feminine role opposite Bartliclmess. necessity if they are to wear Mrs. Kdward W. Bickle. Other prominent players in the Fresh Tomatoes Cucumbers successfully the modern clothes cast of tills production, which was And there is an overwhelming Mr. John Thompson left on Satur filmed under thc masterful direction Head Lettuce Cauliflower preference for Gossard Corsets day morning for Nelson where he will of Henry King, are Tyrone Power, Leaf Lettuce Cabbage with their graceful, slenderiz represent the local Knights of Py Pat Hartigan, Barry Macollum and ing front lines and their smooth, thias at the Grand Lodge to be held Jessie Arnold. Green Onions Celery uninterrupted back lines that in Nelson this week. Much of tlie picture was taken at cannot be attained in any imi Local Rhubarb Carrots sen on a picturesque old schooner off tating front lacing corsets or Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cronk, formerly the Maine coast. These ocean scenes Potatoes Onions tlie old-fashioned back lacing of this city, and now of Port Alberni are said to constitute some of the corsets. visited Cumberland last week end most striking bits of marine photo for the purpose of attending the Ma graphy ever taken for any photoplay. sonic Ball here. Gossard Longerlyne Brass Mr. D. C. Macfarlane of tlie Cana. "WHERE THE See Our Windows for ieres dian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. Vic BECAUSE these new models PAVEMENT ENDS" toria, arrived in town on Monday. offer so many women what they SPECIALS have so long wished for and At the Ilo-Ilo Theatre Next Mon Mrs. Caleb Oando, Jr. left for Van never been able to find, they couver Monday morning. day and Tuesday. are selling with a rapidity that makes generous profits. They Miss Margaret McKee of Albem Ramon Xovurro, Ilex Ingram's Burns & Brown are designed to meet the needs of those hundreds of customers spent last week-end In town, and re Bcrccn find, who has won ihe theatre B. & B. Grocery who require special shaping to turned to her home on Sunday. goers' plaudits for MM exceptionally SERVICE QUALITY properly support and flatten thc fine performances in "The Prisoner diaphragm and who need added Mr. Frank Potter who haa beon at of Zcnrta" and "Trifling Women," PHONE 38 length to prevent their brassi tending the University of British Co nnd who is playing the lending male eres from slipping up over thc lumbia arrived home on Sunday. role in Hex Ingram's production for low tops of the modern corsets. Metro, "Where ihe Pavement, Ends." I: at the llo-llo Theatre, was born of Miss Beatrice Mitchell left for Co Spanish parents .who settled in Du* FOR SALE PHONE 134 wichan Lake on Saturday morning. ran go, one of the prosperous states uf Mexico. Realizing that opportuni i IIOI.'SE FOR RENT OK SALE.—AP- Whoa I Mr. L. B. Toombs, representing the ties in ihe theatre wero far more num ply Frank Scavarda, corner Duns muir Avenue and Second St. Columbia Paper Company of Van eroua in the United States, he came SOMETHING NEW north at an early age and his ability M. 12 J. Sutherland couver, visited town on Thursday.'' ! For years we've talked about and as a dancer won him a place in iho ———————— i 1 Mac Murray dance troupe, with which PUPS FOR SALE.—THOHOUOH- i sold nothing ,but "Real Cake Ice Mr. W. A. Owen left for Nanaimo I Dry Goods and Gents'Furnishings he formed the Orpheum circuit. Ar > bred Cocker Spaniels, trom splen- ! Cream Cones" but now we have somc- on Thursday morning. riving in Los Angeles he, became i did retrievers, ready for Fall ; thing new to offer you. I'lage manager of the Majestic Stock Training. C. IJ. Sturrup. Arden, op | (Chocolate coated Ice Cream Barsi Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herd and family Company, But again dancing proved posite Urquhnrt's Mill. For samples or information con returned from Nanaimo where they to be the keystone to his present suc —M. 20. cerning chocolate coated Ice Cream have been attending thc funeral of cess, for he joined the Marion Mor j Bars, apply dlrct to our store. Mrs. Herd's sister, the late Mrs. F. gan dancers, and while with them ! FOR SALE.- BARRED ROOK HATCH \ Made by us. Hunter. put on the Koyal Fandango, a dance j lug Eggs, trom good layers. 10c each. fantasy, for the Hollywood Commu Apply Stalkers Ranch, Happy Vnl- WILL HOLD GARDEN PARTY nity Players. At this performance , ley. Phone 1)3 M. he was seen by Hex Ingram, who was Auto Owners June 13th has been tlio date set looking for the ideal player to im| TO LET.—THREE COMFORTABLY Busy Bee for a garden party to be given by the personate the dashing Rupert of furnished housekeeping rooms, cor If your own heart was weak, would you neglect it? Ladles' Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Hentzau in "The Prisoner of Zenda." ner Penrith and Fourth Street. For Of course you would not, you would try every means Church. Particulars later. Rex Ingram believes that .Novarro furUier particulars, see Mrs. M.Confectioner y possible to stop it from breaking down. will become one of the greatest act Yarrow. COURTENAY, B. ('. CARD OF THANKS ors. He says: "Novarro is a born actor, inexperienced yet. but able for Mrs. V. Marinelli wishes to teuder all that to go out on the set and ex The BATTERY her sincere thanks to Dr. E. R. Hicks press things which would puzzle au and the nursing staff for the splendid oldlimer to accomplish. "Where the treatment accorded her during the Pavement Ends." a stirring tale of the IS THE four weeks she was a patient in the South Seas, was written hy John Rus Cumberland General Hospital. sell and adapted for the screen by Hex Ingram. Alice Terry plays the femiuite lead. Tho photography HEART D. Campbell's work was done by John F. 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