THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER i-*/ With which ls consolidated the Cumberland Kens.

FORTY-SEfcOv, j. *>— No. 31. - .CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th 1923 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. jy__ PRESIDENT HARDING DIED T

LOCAL BOY SCOUTS PRESENTATION TO Department Issues Exam. IN CAMP ON MISS EILEEN BAIRD HORNBY ISLAND Death Came While Employees of Campbell Store Results For The ProvinceCam p is Ideally Situated—Boys Present co-worker With Silver Having a Wonderful Time. * Tea Set. Pupils Who Will Get Certificates Number 4,504—Examinations Family Unprepared Confined to Five Elementary Subjects. A number of boy scouts left last Miss Eileen Balrd who married Mr. • week for a period of training, In a Joseph Dnllos on Tuesday last wan . Douglas Eliot Mcintosh, fourteen ! most delightful spot on Hornby fs- the recipient of a handsome tea set THE PRESIDENT DIED INSTANTLY AND WITHOUT WARN­ year-old sou of Judge and Mrs. Char- THREE-FIFTHS OF TOTAL [ land. The Camp Is under the dlrec- from her fellow workers in Camp- lea Mcintosh, of Vrtrk Place, Oak ! tlon of Scoutmaster Leversedge with hell's store, with the following mes­ ING WHILE CONVERSING WITH MEMBERS OF *HIS CANDIDATES PASS | Scoutmaster Hartley, of the James sage of goodwill. Bay, has won the bronze medal in FAMILY. District No. 1 presented by His Ex­ HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS | Bay Troop, Victoria, ns Instructor. It is with feelings of regret that we cellency the Governor-General to the ! Twelve Coys are in camp divided In­ now meet together with you here in pupil gaining the highest number of David C. Warden, 937 Marks to two patrols, the bears and the the store of Campbell Bros, for the wolves, and all the work of the camp last time; but the memories, entwined SAN FRANCISCO—President Harding died instantly and marks In the examination for en­ Leads in The Whole Province. trance to High School. will be on a competitive basis be! ween with the years oi companionship and without warning, Thursday night at 7.10 o'clock. Death came to Three Students of Mr. J. T. E. the patrols. comradeship passed with you in our Thc young scholar, who has gained the chief executive of the United States while he was conversing daily duties, will always be most this distinction above practically Palmer, Obtain Highest Marks Dr. G. K, McNaughton lias donated with members of his family and according to an official state­ a fine Union Jack to be the emblem of pleasant. all the competitors from Vancouver in Province. ment issued by physicians death was due to apoplexy. Island Is a pupil of Captain Dexter, superiority and each day the patrol Our dearest wishes go with you in gaining the most points will fly the the new life which you are contem­ of the Monterey Avenue School, Oak The following ore the results of the The first indication that a change had occurred in the con­ Bay. He obtained 418 marks. Jack In front of their patrol tent. plating, and that you may have long dition of Mr. Harding came shortly after 7 o'clock when Mrs. June examinations, so far as Cumber­ The following boys are In camp: years of health and happiness, with all The results of the examination for land and Courtenay are concerned, in Bears:—Patrol Leader. J, Richard­ the good life can give, will ever be our Harding personally opened the door of the sick room and called entrance to High School, as an­ Ihe High Schools as announced by the son, 2nd, F. Leversedge. N, Robinson. earnest desire. to those in the corridors "Find Bonne and others quick." At that nounced by lhe Department ot Edu­ Department of Education on Friday N. Gomm. II. Quinn, R. Watt. As a token of our regard, we now time Mrs. Harding was understood to have been reading to the cation, are given hereunder. last. The total number of students Wolves:—Acting Patrol Leader. A. individually take pleasure in present­ press sitting at his bedside with the evening papers and messages Of the 4,939 candidates who sat presenting themselves for examination Gomm, 2nd. W. Brown, G. Brown, !>. ing you with this Silver Tea Service, for this examination, 2,713, or 65 per were 2,523 and of this number 1,505 of sympathy which had been received during the day. Idlens, L. Edwards. It. Stewart. and with it the-hand of continued cent, were successful. Besides these, passed in oil subjects and 49S were friendship. May it ever recall to Dr. Sawyer alone of all the doctors was in the presidents 1.791 pupils who have been attend­ granted supplemental examinations. ing graded schools of seven or more your mind the memory of pleasant apartments. When the climax came, he first was called by Mrs. One interesting fact in connection da vs. divisions wero promoted on the re- with the examinations is that the Correspondence Harding who then rushed to the door, leading into lhe hotel cor­ eommendatlon of thc principals. In ridors and commanded the immediate search for other physicians. three students who obtained the high­ EXAMINATIONS AND all, 4,504 pupils will be issued cer­ est marks in the province come from INTERMEDIATES TAKE tificates entitling them to admission the South Vancouver High School, Mr. PASSES CUMBERLAND LEAGUE LEADERSHIP His death was announced in these words: "Thc President died to High School in September next. J. T. E. Palmer principal. Thc names PUBLIC SCHOOL instantaneously and without warning while conversing with mem­ Candidates were required to write of these students are David Cunning­ Local Boys Win Pitchers Battle. bers of his family." on five subjects only, namely, arith­ ham Warden with 937 marks, Eliza­ Mr. Editor: — metic, grammar and composition, beth Laurie Scott, 924, and Grace M. Kindly permit space in your issue The Cumberland Intermediates won During the day he had been free from discomfort and there dictation and spelling, geography Cariipbell with 919 marks. Warden of "Islander" for this week for this the finest game played this season, was every justification for anticipating a prompt recovery. With­ and drawing. To obtain certificates wins the $150 scholarship for securing the supplementary (official) report .when they defeated the Royston Japa­ in a few moments all of the Presidents official party had been they had to pass In these subjects the highest number of marks in the to the supposed authentic report which nese on the home lot Thursday even­ summoned. Secretary Hoover was first of the four members of appeared in the Colonist of Saturday ing. / and nlso to submit a statement from province and one of the five Governor- the Presidents cabinet who are in Han Francisco to learn tlle sa.il their teachers certifying that they General's silver medals ;Mlss Scott last. Re schoolars who had on merit, Both Kenchy and Robertson being had completed the work prescribed wins one of the six district scolarships passed successfully through various in the best of form allowing only live news.. for entrance classes iu history, lite- of $100 for being highest in her di­ subjects taught In our Public School bits each and having six or seven Calvin Coolidge is new President. raliirc. hygiene and nature study. A strict. Warden's marks not being COM- The names to be added to those which strike-outs respectively. few candidates whose teachers did sidered for this scholarship, as he appeared as successful are:—.lessle Both teams went scoreless until the not submit the necessary statement headed the entire province. Brown, total marks 810, order of me­ fourth when with three men on, Ken- ALBERNI WIN OVER I SPECIAL MEETING rit 3. George Walker Brown, total ehi made a fatal error, which cost succeeded In passing. These will be Mr. Palmer was formerly principal marks, 309, order of morlt 1. Marga­ them the game, when ho over threw LOCAL BASEBALLERS; SCHOOL TRUSTEES granted certificates when they satis­ of the Cumberland High School, leav­ fy thc Department that they have ret Halllday. total marks 300, order or homo In an attept to catch a run­ ing this district some time ago for a A .special meeting oT- the Board of covered satisfactorily all the pre­ merit 6. ner who looked an easy out. larger salary and wider field. Visitors Win Good Game By School Trustees was held last week scribed work. Score by innings: The question being asked is. why A Narrow Margin—fi—0. when the resignation of Mrs. .Marion Japanese 0 li 0 0 1 0 0—1 were those three names omitted from fi. Pearse '.vas considered. After due CUMBERLAND CENTRE the official list of successful candi­ Cumberland 0 0 0 3 0 0 0—3 CUMBERLAND CENTRE consideration; Miss Tessle A. Qalllvan Cumberland High School dates. One of the most interesting Base­ Cumberland was appointed to fill the vacancy. Junior Matriculation—Beatrice1 Al. Anticipating your favour, BOARD OF TRADE ball games played on the local ground , so far this season wns won by the Al- Edith O'Brien, 388; Irene E. Jones, I Bickle 791, Douglas J. Sutherland 047, We are, yours truly, MONTHLY MEETING FINAL MEETING OF 332; Albert B. Gomm. 319; Mary B. bernl boys on Sunday last. I Edith C. Hood 023, Earl D. Partridge JAMES HALLIDAY THE EMPLOYEES' Walker, 319, John G. Richardson, j 620, Etta M. Hood 607. Maximum WM. BROWN. A good crowd turned out to greet The monthly meeting of the Board PICNIC COMMITTEE 316; Charles Bobba, 300; Norman J. ! mark 1000. of Trade will be held In the Council , the visitors aud they sure got lots of Robinson, 300. Editor Islander:— thrills enough to keep everybody hi Granted Supplemental Examinations Chambers on Tuesday. August 7th at The final meeting of the Employees' Promoted on recommendation:— In your Issue printed July 28th, I ! j their seats until the last man was i — Abby R. Colman and Harold V. Tho- 7.30 p.m. I Picnic Committee will be held in lhe Margaret RobiiiBon, Elizabeth Cun­ noticed an account of a baseball game i out. as the locals had the visiting j mas. _ •» All members are requested to at­ I Lecture Hall of the Cumberland Llte- liffe, Elizabeth Horbury, Mabel E. played between Cumberland und | . crew using every effort to win In the ' Senior Matriculation—Hector Stew­ tend. ' rary and Athletic Association on Sun- Jones, Crestl Frelonl, Caroline Goz­ Courtenay July 22nd at Courtenay. : last few Innings, after n four run ral­ art; maximum mark 1,000. Business:—Election of delegates ! day, AugUBt the 5lh at 10.80 a.m. zano, Marjorie A. Grant, Lome R. I which shows very poor sportmanship, ly., which brought the score to a 6—7 to Annual meeting of the Associated sharp. A full attendance Is most Campbell, Arnold Macdonald, Wil­ Granted Supplemental Examinations 1 on the writers part. Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island. basis,. j earnestly desired and any employee liam W. Brown, Leslie George Mer­ —Archibald J. Fouracre. i He takes great pride In criticizing A. J. FOURACRE. of the Canadian Collieries, who is in­ rilleld, Jessie I. Balrd, Josephine Completed Senior Matriculation- some of the players, especially Davis j As this game was the baptism oi fire Secretary. terested is invited i" 'liis meeting. Bono, Leland U Harrison, Toshlo Cyril A. Mitchell. who volunteered to pitch for Cum- j for some of the home boys In senior Iwasa, Isabel H. Burns, Elvira Pick­ I berland. "Saying all he had on the j A VERY PLEASANT company, il must bo said they put up etti, Olga B. Owen. COURTENAY: CENTRE ! ball was the cover and a wludun like ; a very creditable showing, although Mr. ^Charles Cawdell, graduate of ; Bernn a dollar Ingersoll". (Smart Eh). BIRTHDAY PARTY a little nervous at limes. Turnclifie lhe Royal Military School of Music Coiirtcnuy High School | (Knellcr Hall) (Planisto, Ilo-llo Robert Watt, 302. In the first place, Cumberland left was the outstanding player for the Junior Matriculation-Edith M. O. | theatre), begs to notify the public j for Courtenny with 5 players Incluil- A very pleasant birthday party was visitors, us besides catching a good Crockett 700, Janet M. F. Smith 627. that he lias arranged to hold classes COI'RTENAY CENTRE ! Ing Davis and picked up Larson there ; held at thc home of Mr. and Mrs, Ro­ game. In fire times, at lhe bal he g il Edna M. Finch 611, Dorothy I. Mon- ot Instructloq In Elementary, Inter­ : making a grand total of 6 players. Af- bert Walker, on Wednesday last 111 S hits, being responsible for the vis­ Courtenay crlef 580. Maximum mark 1000. mediate and Advanced tirades of ', ter several minutes of delay and • honor of their daughter Annie on the itors first three runs by his two clr- Completed Matriculation—Barbara Myra C. Thomson, 362; Agnes E. i shouting Courtenay loaned Cumber­ occasion of her twelfth birthday. I cult clouts. : Music and Pianoforte playing. Duncan and Audrey L, Grieve. Williams, 354; Frederick S. Willi­ land Brown (their spare) and two j Afler justice had been done al the For Cumberland King was very Special attention given to beginners. ams, 346; Marjorie A. Rlgler, 343; ! outsiders Thomson and Robinson vo- !suppe r tabic Ihe youngsters spent thc ! conspicuous both at short and during ! Pupils prepared for • laminations. Dorothy A. Sutherland. 330; Laura J. ; Terms ou application, As tiie classes ] lunteercd to play to make up the evening In games, singing and dancing • his two Innings in lhe box. Bateman, 328; Dorothy O, Roy, 322; Among those present were: Ella and will corameiici 1) In September, Wedding i team, both were accepted. Davis was T. Bono called them as he saw them George C. Edwards, 321; Aubrey Mi Jean Johnston, Margaret Dunn. Edna. Mr Cawdell will be glad II , ro pect- i told to get into the box nud pitch he j | to the satisfaction of all. Hames, 309; Marjorie O. Fletcher. Margaret and May Smith. Edna and Ivi pupils «iii communlcoti »itli him Dnllos—lliilrd did without a murmur, Mitchell catch; ] Box Score. 307; Frank C. McPherson, 300; Char­ Irene Davis. Annie and .May Bever­ its earl; a • pot Ibll j Ing (as Richards had hurt his hand .MI it ii A i: idge, Margaret Adamson, Kitty Prior. les T. McPherson, 300. A very quiet but pretty wedding wus I practicing). Courtenay wore out In Christina Robortson, Jemima Mlt- solemnized at Comox on Tuesday full strength with their new pitchers Fanner. 1st 1 2 II 0 CORRECTION Coniox Chell, Robert, Charlie and Nellie Walk­ " morning Inst, when Miss Eileen Balrd. j as they expected a bumper game. Richards (' 6 0 1 0 II Hilda A. A. Smith, 373; Marjorie er and Earnest Banner of Oyster eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John (Praises to them for being able to > Bennie, UF. 1 II II n 2 onr ia t Issue said Postage, it h. Leedam, 319; Thomas Cooper. Bay . Balrd and Mr. Joseph Dallos, second I field a full team, a thing Cumberland King, S.S. 1 1 i r, II should have read: Excise Stamps on­ 308; Grace 1. Ball, 300. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dallos. has not done yet without a lol of Mitchell, 2nd <: 2 1 2 l ! ly aro to bo used on cheques on and (iranthiini were united in the holy bonds of mat­ ' hustling). Strachan, R.F. I 1 1 0 II ) after October 1st, 1923. tisfactory to all. (This proves to me Florence Winger, 328; Fanny Win­ rimonii by the Rev. Father Beaton. Davis pitched just ns good ball as Hunden, CF. I II 1 l> 1 that the writer was not present) or Sniniuari ger, 324. The bride was attended by her sis­ his opponent (BrownI did, ench hav­ Stewart, :trd l 1 1 n 0 he surely would have felt guilty to Earned run-, Alberni 5. Cumber­ Headquarters ter, Miss Agnes Baird, while Mr. .1. ing 8 strikeouts. 8 hits of Davis. 0 Robertson. P. •l 1 1 2 write such a statement. Even Pa land 3. Three Ba te Hit; runercllffe, Honor B. Fitzgerald, 302. Bennie supported tlle groom. hits of Brown. Brown was given air- [ Total 36 0 fl li Dixon (Courtenay's head sport) wds ''' Home Runs Turner! Ilfte 2 Two Base *Tcccptlon wns l^eld after the cere­ tight support, especially in lhe pin- Merville pacing up and down like a mad bull Hits, Richards, Mitchell, sacn Bee Hit, mony at the home of the brides' par­ Ches, while Davis received only fair ] Alberni: — at times, while McAllister, Cumber­ Edwards, Btruck oul by Robertson, :'. Dennis Currle, 322; James Ma­ ents and after tlio wedding breakfast support on account of Cumberland TurnercUffe, (' r> 3 3 n II land's Mgr. had In hide behind the by King. 2. by Nn.-lum 5, by Miles 2. thers, 311. had been served, the happy couple left team being placed In different posi- j Edwards, 1st 6 o 1 n ll • scorer in case the t'mp. would see Be le on Balls, Nasluin I. Hits of Ro­ Nob Hill on the morning train en route for a tlons on account the shortage of reg- j Vaughn, CF. 6 1 il n him blush). ! bertson 9, o! King 0. ot' Xosllllil 6, of Kathleen M. Moore, 360. two weeks' honeymoon, which will be ular players. \ Cumberland had three j In conclusion I Wish 10 state that Silver, 2nd 6 1 2 n ll n n II Miles 3. Puntledge spent In Seattle and Sound cities. On times as many men left on bases as it is poor sportmanship to criticize Naslura, P. 3 0 their return Mr. and Mrs^ Dallos will :i 1 n ll 1) 1 Double plays. Crow to Retinle to Sil- Robin E. King, 312; Dorothy M. Courtenny did, but were unable to get ; any player or players who vo­ Byors, 11. !•' take up their residence In Cumber­ them a.-i far as the plate. Millard. Ronnie, s.s. i 0 1 n '1 ver Mitchell to Farmer, Tunc-of game Thomson, 300. lunteers to help out a team under land. Courtenay's left fielder robbed Cum- ! •I 1 1 n 2 hours. Umpire I. Bono. It o) slnn such circumstances as Cumberland Dixon. L. F. "I Margaret F. Slllence, 320.^ berland ot two sure runs with a great team was placed in thai day and who .('row. 3rd i 1 1 1 catch. Yet the pitcher (Davis) is the Miles. P. 2 1 II a Snndwlcke Follow the crowd to the Ilo-llo does his utmost to win such games. follow the crowd lo the Ilo-llo target of criticism. Yours for sport Dance Hall, Cawdell's orchestra, EIHe E. Adey, 308; Charles C. Ren- Dance Hall. Ctwdell's orchestra. He also states that the Unip was sa- A FAN. Total •40 9 0 7 4 Wednesday, Augusl 8th. plson, 300, Wednesday, August 8th. TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923

THE CANDY KIDS THE BUSY TEN CUMBERLAND ISLANDER DOLLAR BILL Published every Saturday morning at The sons ot indulgent parents, the Cumberland, B. C. lads who ride baie-headed ln yellow Mr. Brown keeps a boarding house EDWARD W. BICKLE sport cars. Around his table sat his wife, Mrs. It would be a wonderful thing it Brown; the village milliner, Mrs. more of them had mothers like the Andrews; Mr. Black, the baker; Mr. mother of a certain Pittsburg youth SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923 Jordan, a carpenter and Mr, Hadley, who ran through $40,000 in a single a flour, feed and lumber merchant. year and then yelped for help. ISN'T IT PECULIAR? Mr. Brown took ten dollars out of This particular spendthrift flashed his pocket and handed it to Mrs. like a meteor across the sky and then Isn't It peculiar that 95 per cent. Brown with the remark that there of the people "accept" positions now- disappeared for three months. Nothing a-days? Not so many years ago, when was heard from him until a few days was ten dollars toward the twenty an individual desired employment, he ago when he Bent a pitiful appeal to dollars he had promised her. or she got out and hustled for his mother to get him released from Mrs. Brown handed the bill to Mrs. a job. Today, they all "accept" posi­ the navy, where he was serving as a Andrews, the milliner, saying, "That tions. The writer has been hustling common sailor. She refused to take pays for my new bonnet." ever since he was old enough, to one step In the. matter. "He's had his Mrs. Andrews ln turn passed lt to peddle newspapers, and has managed fling too many times," Bhe said. "Let Mr. Jordan, remarking that it would to keep himself employed, but we him rough it now. It will do him pay for the carpenter work he had didn't "accept" positions—we hustled good." . done for her. • for them, and Induced our prospect­ A wise head, as well as a warm heart Mr. Jordan handed it to Mr.-Had­ ive employer to "accept" our services. were behind those words. If more par­ ley, requesting his receipted bill for We know of one particular Instance, ents were similarly spartan, the wild lumber. happening only a few weeks ago, oats crop would be smaller and har­ Mr. Hadley gave the bill back to . where a lady desiring employment vested less often. The foolish young Mr. Browa, saying, "That pays ten (we should say lt was a case of man flourishes through indulgence. dollars on my board bill." have-to rather than desire) got out He is enriched by too much parental Mr. Brown again passed It to Mrs. and hustled—and failed. Her friends coddling. His escapades are pardoned Brown remarking that he had now came to the rescue nnd after sever­ until they grow so big that finally the paid her the twenty dollars he pro­ al days' hard work, ou their part law can no longer condone them. mised her. She In turn paid Br. Black were at lasl successful In landing a What the young man with more mo­ to settle her bread and pastry ac­ nlne-dollar-a-week Job for her ln a ney than brains should get ls strict count. Mr. Black handed lt to Mr. real estate office. Thc newspaper ac­ justice. And plenty of lt. If he elects Hadley, asking credit for account on counts of It—the way they told of to be a rake, a spendthrift and a gen­ his flour bill. her having "accepted" the position eral wastrel, let him pay the price for Mr. Hadley again returned it to Mr. —would lead one to believe the real It. He should be taught, though, that Brown, with the remark that it now Braaaiaraa and Long Braaaiaraa estate man had begged and pleaded a firm backbone Is just as necessary settled the balance for that month's with her on bended knees, In his sock as a fat bank account; that the world board. feet, with the grace of a Chesterfield, has no love for a welcher or a quit­ Mr. Brown put the bill back in his to come and be his right-hand as­ ter. If he loses the game let him pocket, observing that he had not sistant, when, as a matter of fact, lt shove over his chips without whimper­ supposed t greenback would go so The Woman of To-day took the eloquence of a dozen people ing. far. several days before he would even But, suppose Mrs. Brown had sent whether in the social or business world, must be both comfortably give her a trial. There are instances These "Candy Kids" have too sel­ dom felt the natural penalty of their to a mail order house for her new and stylishly corseted. In no other make of Corsets, Brassieres where "The office seeks the man," but bonnet, then the $10 would have gone misconduct, but this lad's mother IB or Long Brassieres are beauty of design, comfort and wearing as we have said, observation leads us out of town and never come back. to believe that not more than five per determined her boy shall have such qualities so combined as in cent, of the situations are offered di­ regenerating education. Let us hope he rect—and how can one "accept" that is good enough at heart lo repay "her overpraise her, are the only balm she which Is not offered? Those who are the agony of her action. That, and the can get for the wrench lt must give her today employed are the ones who esteem of the world which can not mother love. have hustled for jobs, while those who condescend to "accept" positions are either unemployed or seeking new places on the quiet. It Is no dis­ dJop&ee grace, but rather an honor to hustle good aud hard for employment and after having secured it, to keep on "SAFETY FIRST" Braaaiaraa and Long Brmaaiaraa hustling and It will eventually place A C/C a la Grace Corset worn with a C/C a la Grace Brassiere you in a class which can truthfully makes a foundation which will add chic to the most distinguished lay claim to having "accepted" a po­ sition. STAGE LINE costume. A C/C a la Grace Long Brassiere is unequalled for sports wear or for slender figures. SHOCKING Cumberland--Courtenay All the materials in C/C a la Grice Corsets, Long Brassieres and Branieries are of durable quality and of superb workmanship and Print the grandest sermon that ever finish. fell from Inspired lips, and not ten per cent., even of the professionally and Nanaimo pious, will read it; print a detailed account of some female bunco game or Ask for "Bill Hyde" a sensational divorce suit In high life Phone 9 Courtenay or 13 Nanaimo nnd ninety-nine per cent, of the very elect will make a dive for the paper Leaves Cumberland every morning for points before breakfast, swoop down upon lt South at 8.20 a.m. returning, arrives 5.40 p.m. like a hungry carp on a nasty worm, devour every word, then roll their TIME TABLE eyes heavenward like a calf with the Leave Arrive colic, and wonder what this wicked 8.00 Courtenay 6.00 W. T. GOARD old world is coming to. 8.20 Cumberland 5.40 8.35 Royston 5.25 PIANO TUNER 9.00 Union Bay ..5.00 9.10 C. Johnson's 4.50 Factory Experience J. SUTHERLAND 9.30 Grant's Camp 4.30 Brass Bed Specials Leave Orders at Marshall Music Co. 9.40 Robert Dollar 4.20 Cumberland and Conrtenay. —Agent for— 9.45 S. A. Lumber 4.15 1 only Brass Bed <£Q£ AA 10.00 Bowser 4.00 regular $42.50, now tpdUaUU PANTORIUM DYE WORKS 10.25 Dashwood 3.35 VICTORIA, B. C. 1 only Brass Bed (CQK A A 10.35 Log Cabin 3.25 regular $40.00, now tpOUaUU 10.45 Parksville 3.15 Marocchi Bros. 11.25 Straits L. C 2.35 1 only Brass Bed (HO/I AA The Largest and Most Up-to-date Dry 11.45 Wellington 2.15 Grocers and regular, $28.50, now Fresh and Cured Fish New Ratines in plain and (fi-t AA (fi-t rjr fancy colors at per yard

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CANADIAN NATIONAL In search of harvest work will ex­ PREPARES FOR INFLUX perience either delay or difficulty in S1DPSIS0F OF HARVEST LABOR finding it. On their arrival at Winni­ peg tbe harvesters will be advised Winnipeg, Aug. 2nd.—With their what sections are seeking laborers, LAND ACTAMENDMENTS fields of wheat developing splendidly, and a careful check will be main­ .Minimum price of first-class land In Putting Away Wintel Woolens and every prospect ot a record crop, tained to see that as soon as the reduced to $5 an acre; second-class should nothing untoward develop needs of any one district have been to $2.50 an acre. Pre-emption now confined to sur­ Save By Washing This Way within the next month, the farmers met, no furthers laborers will be sent veyed lands only. of Western Canada are casting anxi­ there. Farmers will be advised in ad­ Records will be granted covering ous eyes toward the labor markets ot vance of the arrival of harvesters only land suitable for agricultural Put away your winter woolens, this the East, the Pacific Coast and United specials so that they may meet the purposes and which Is • non-timber spring, clean and soft — without harmed States points ln search of laborers who trains and make their arrangements land. colors or fabrics in washing. It will save Partnership pre-emptions abolish­ will help garner in what now gives tor laborers. ed, but parties ol not more than four a lot of money, you'll find, by giving every promise of being the record At a conference held in Winnipeg, may arrange for adjacent pre-emp­ longer Wear. wheat crop of the prairie provinces. when the whole of the harvest labor tions with joint residence, but each After careful Investigation by provin­ making necessary improvements ou In thousands of homes this is being done. situation was discussed, the needs or respective claims. Careful housekeepers now use PALM­ cial and federal employment services, the three western provinces were Pre-emptors must occupy claims OLIVE PRINCESS SOAP FLAKES aided by agricultural experts, lt ls es­ stated to be as follows: for live years and make improvements for laundering all valuable fabrics. timated that the three western prov­ Manitoba—a total of 15,000 men re­ to value of $10 per acre, Including inces will require to Import over 60,- clearing and cultivation of at least 5 quired, to commence arriving by Au­ acres before receiving Crown Orant. Woolens, silks, satins, crepes, and ex­ 000 harvesters if labor needs are to be gust 7. Where pre-emptor in occupation pensive cottons; all come from washing met. with beauty renewed — and fabric unin­ Saskatchewan—33,000 men required not less than 3 years, and has made who should begin reaching the prov­ proportionate improvements, he may, jured. The transportation, distribution because ot ill-health, or other cause, and engaging ot these harvest labor­ ince by August 15. be granted intermediate certificate of Purest, unadulterated soap, these white, ers has been given special care by all Alberta—13,000 men required, to Improvement and transfer his claim. crinkly flakes save money two ways: By parties concerned and strenuous ef­ commence arriving by August 15. Records without permanent resi­ giving longer fabric wear; and by cutting forts have been made lo arrange that Of this total of 61,000 men required dence may be issued, provided appli­ down soap cost—because they last longer. cant makes Improvements to extent no man coming into Western Canada for the harvest fields, It Is estimated ot $3tii) per annum and records same They give richest, stiffest suds — in that the western provinces themselves each year. Failure to make Improve­ washing machine, tub, or bowl. It dis­ NOTICE can supply some 3,000 each or a to­ ments or record same will operate as solves all dirt speedily but gently. Splen­ tal of 9,000, leaving the requirements forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained lu less than 5 years, and improve­ did for all household use. The annual aeethur of the Medical 52,000 from outside sources. The ments of $10.00 per acre, including PAI MOLIVE Order one or more handy one- aad Accident Find ot tae employees dates by which the men will be re­ 5 sires cleared and cultivated, and quired are of course, dependent upon residence of at least 2 years are re­ pound packages or bags today. of (he Canadian Collieries (Daismnlr) quired. Start saving next time you wash. ltd, Comox .Hlaes will be held In weather conditions between now and the time harvesting operations com­ Pre-emptor holding Crown Grant PRINCESS SOAP the Lecture Hall of the Cumberland may record another pre-emption, if mence. The various employment serv­ The Palmolive Company of Literary aad Athletic Association on he requires land in conjunction with Saturday, August 11th at 7 mm. ice organizations will keep closely In his farm, without actual occupation, S • Canada, Limited touch with the situation, however, provided statutory improvements By Order of the Medical Board. and any changes in dales will be made made and residence maintained ou Made in Canada Monttcml, Que. Toronto, Out. Winnipeg. Man, Crown granted laud. MM known. Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as bomesltes, Get Ont The Field Glasses title to be obtained after fulfilling re­ sidential and improvement conditions. look She reached below her dimpled knee For grazing and industrial purposes Into her rolled down stocking, areas exceeding 040 acres may be And there she found a roll of bills; leased by one person or company. at the Ah, me; 'twas sweetly shocking! Mill, factory or Industrial sites on timber laud not exceeding 40 acres "Why don't you keep it ln a bank?" may be purchased; conditions Include Inquired a nosey prier. payment of stumpage. Head "The principal is the same," she said Natural hay meadows inaccessible I But the interest here Is higher." by existing roads may be purchased conditional upon construction of a Ilo=Ilo Theatre road to them. Rebate of' one-halt of The brilliant head-* band of blue, UpptduUh. cost of road, not exceeding halt ot ttd—h tha mark by iCUMBERLAND HOTEL purchase price, is made, Alio which you can always Pre-Eniptors' Free Grants Act. CUMBERLAND pocktt size distinguish • MAPLE The scope ot this Act Is enlarged to LEAFTSATCH. j WM.MKRRIFIELD, Proprietor Include all persons, joining and serv­ Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3rd and 4th ing with His Majesty's Forces. The Thii

FOR This advertisement ii not published or dis­ P. P. HARRISON played by the Liquor Control Board or h> the WINDOWS, DOOHB, FRAMES, Barrister and Solicitor Government of British Colitmbi: Notary Public INTERIOR TRIM AND S. DAVIS CUMBERLAND B. C. GENERAL FACTORY WORK UP-TO-DATE SHOE REPAIRING Special prices on White Shoes Write For Prices to During the Season THE MOORE-WHITTINGTON Royal Candy Co. PROMPT SERVICE —AT— LUMBER CO., LTD. Cumberland's Coziest Ice Cream Parlor OIHce 2620 Bridge Street, Victoria, B.C, THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRER — Comfort and Service — Elliott Totty Dunsmuir Avenue M.R.A.I.C., B.A. PRIVATE BOXES FOR LADIES 5i3eas0siaiaMEi3«3Jai3ia^^ ARCHITECT Luncheons — Afternoon Teas — Home-Made Con­ fectionery — Cigars and Tobacco (Hit B.C. Periininetil Loan HIIIK Phone 25 Cars For Hire Phone 25 For Results Advertise in The Islander PHONE 28IS VICTORIA, D.C FOUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923

CAN MODERN GIRL new way to "break the Ten Com­ shares tbe honors with "Tony," the PREDICTS GREAT mandments" is shown in a role strik­ SAFELY SHATTER remarkable horse who has become FUTURE FOR B. C. THE SOCIAL CODE? ingly different from anything she known to thousands of tans in every has attempted heretofore. Ralph city. The new leading lady tor Tom Strong praise for the accounting "The Superior Grocers Gloria Swanson Answers Query"; Graves, regarded by many as. one ot Mix is Alma Bennett, one of the most the handsomest actors ou tbe screen, beautiful actresses appearing before system ln use ill British Columbia Where Most People Trade in New Picture, "Prodigal and playing opposite Miss Swanson, the camera today. Although MIBS Is contained in an article published Daughters." gives an effective presentation ot tbe Bennett is very young, her work has recently In the Toronto Financial young man who clings to"clean ideals attracted considerable attention and Post. That leading journal in its Held suggests that the new Conser­ Is tiie modern, up-to-the minute, and fights to preserve them. Finally, her role In this production is cap­ there is Theodore Roberts, veteran ably handled. vative Government of Ontario follow emancipated, unfettered and un- the example of British Columbia In character actor, who is excellent as This story deals with the activiti­ trammeled girl overdoing it? Can Installing efficient system of financ­ the succeccful and dismayed head of es of a band of cattle rustlers of the she carry her own latchkey, smoke ing and accounting. The system a family that has, somehow, grown old West and their subsequent de­ APRICOTS cigarettes, keep late hours, ignore worked out here by Hon. John Hart. too modern for his old fashioned un­ feat at the hands ot the Texas Rang­ the conventions, smash the old ideals Minister of finance, is cenceeded to derstanding. ers. The rustlers capture Mix and without at the some time smashing be tbe most up-to-date in Canada. herself? take him to their secret cave which -* • * MANY HAZARDOUS has Its entrance beneath a waterfall. Or, in another way of putting it; Something unique in the way of STUNTS IN "3 JUMPS In order to enter the cave the men LEAVE YOUR ORDERS FOR PRESERVING Is the so-called "bold girl" necessar­ ride through the water and thus administration was recently ex­ ily a "bait girl?" AHEAD," MIX FILM come to a rock walled fortress. Mix plained by Premier Oliver to an up- A great many women leaders are escapes from the rustler's stronghold country audience. Answering ques­ APRICOTS New friends will be made by Tom beginning to suffer uneasy qualms and rescues the father of the girl tions from the audience regarding Mix when his latest tale of the West­ and ask themselves this question. he loves. Then he leads the Rangers Mr. Bowser's charges of spending ern plains, "3 Jumps Ahead," will Wlial Is the answer? In pursuit of the bandits. public money wrongfully, the gov­ In "Prodigal Daughters," a Sam be shown for tbe Drat time in this ernment leader stated that for five In order to cut off pursuit, the ban­ Wood Paramount production with city. This photoplay which was pro­ years Mr, Bowser and his supporters dits destroy a bridge over a deep ca­ Gloria Swanson ns the star, whicli duced by William Fox comes to the had never been able to discover the nyon and then continue their flight In comes to the Ilo-llo theatre Friday Ilo-llo theatre next Monday and Tues spending of n dollar In nn Incffecl- NOW a stagecoach. But Mix leaps the can­ and Saturday. The answer Is a doy . ent or wrong way, although the pub­ yon which is twenty feet wide and smashing surprise thai will make the After seeing the last few of the lic accounts committee of the Legis­ ninety feet deep. This- Is one of the audience gasp. Tom Mix pictures, lt did not seem lature always had full access to the most remarkable stunts ever shown possible to Invent new stunts for accounts of the governments A frenzy of extravagance In which in motion pictures and will give even every picture, but his latest screen the thoroughly liberated * woman of the most confirmed movie fan a new Si Si • Mumford's Grocery offering exceeds even the best ot his today is shown plunging full tilt In­ thrill. Judging by the harmony evidenced to the maelstrom of reckless behavior, previous pictures. At least two new It you like a fast moving Western In the Liberal Party ranks at the THE SUPERIOR GROCERY is followed by a climax that is unique and thrilling stunts are offered in annual picnic held at Coldstream ill motion picture production. this photoplay for the entertainment tale with plenty of thrilling stunts, superb photography, an Interesting Saturday, there ts nothing hut opti­ Gloria. Swanson as "Swiftle" For­ of motion picture fans. love story and a capable cast, then mism ln the Grit camp. No import­ bes, the young woman who seeks a Tom Mix in "3 Jumps Ahead" T. H. Mumford J. Walton this picture will surely entertain you. ant announcements of policy were made by the Premier, but he strength ened the support of his followers by Your face is the show-window of the strong speech which he made, a your soul, and your thoughts are the speech clearly showing that the ad­ window trimmers. Why not have a ministration was functioning effi­ window that people will be pleased ciently, despite the barrage of ad­ Durant and Star Car Depot to look at? Pleasant thoughts make verse criticism hurled at the govern­ The \ pleasant faces. ment by Mr. Bowser and his sup­ We can give immedite deliveries of the following:— porters. Farmers' Produce Store STAR Touring, 5 passenger $825.00 Fully equipped, oiled, gas and accessories Another speaker, Mr. M. A. Macdo­ "Where Quality Counts." STAR Roadster $795.00 nald, K.C., president of the provin­ Equipped as above cial Liberal Association, maintained MEATS\ POULTRY, FISH AND VEGETABLES. Courtenay that the record of the present govern­ STAR Coupe ~ $1150.00 ment was the most striking of any Telephone 143. P.O. Box 162 Equipped as -above administration the province hns had. COURTENAY, B.C. The above prices are for delivery in Courtenay or di­ Auto Painters strict. License and registration for balance of year is Hon J. H. King, Federal minister $21.25 only Bring your cam In for an estimate. of public works, assured the gather­ ing that British Columbia's Interests STAR Cars are now to be seen all over the district on Vancou­ Prices reasonable. Work guaranteed. at Ottawa were being well cared for. ver Island. Ask any owner how they perform. We will be Workshop at the Condensary. He predicted a remarkable future for glad to give demonstrations at any time or place. Spare the western province. parts always on hand. Si * * We Specialize In Repairs nnd Overhauls and Guarantee alt C. G. WILSON Work done by Us. Education in British Columbia ls McBRYDE'S BAKERY WHEN YOU ARE SATISFIED well cared for and a marked evi­ dence of the efficiency of thc system TRY McBRYDE'S QUALITY BREAD. that you have the brand of gas you have decided to use, let lis built up by Hon. J. D. MacLean, mi­ adjust your carburetor (free) to operate properly on that brand. nister of education, was shown in THE PREMIER LOAF Best results will then have been obtained and you will always the entrance and matriculation exa­ OF buy that one brand, and tliat only. We are satisfied with Moir's IMPERIAL mination results just issued. The COMOX DISTRICT examiners were loud In tlielr praise Phone 182 MEREDITH BROS. P. O. Box 121 High Grade of tbe papers handled and the per­ COURTENAY PHONE 154 TEA ROOMS centage of successful pupils speaks (Opposite Liquor Store), COURTENAY Chocolates well for the teaching staffs throughout the province. FRESH STOCK ALWAYS • * * ON HAND Operating deficits on the Pacific New shipments ot these high- Great Eastern Railway arc being re­ grade confections arrive every duced materially from month to Go To The two weeks, ensuring fresh goods month, according to figures given out ROYSTON all tha time. by the department ot railways tinder Hon. J. D. MacLean. Meanwhile, the Royston Motor Co. minister is also preparing a definite Tennis Court Henderson's plan for the future of the line, which For promises to change this white ele­ REPAIRING, OVERHAULING, ACCESSORIES phant legacy into an asset. At the IS NOW OPEN coming fall session ot' the Legisla­ GOODYEAR TIRES, GASOLINE AND OIL ture It is expected that the plans will D. Campbell's have been completed. A. J. EDWARDS .... Royston RATES $10.00 Season Ticket — $10.00 Family Ticket, or Meat Market * * * Phone 134M Courtenay Exchange 50c per Set My endeavor is to please my Although warnings against the forest fire menace have been sent ASH AND IDIENS customers, and that with best out repeatedly, Hon. T. D. Pattullo, Proprietors "Service," reasonable prices, minister of lands, has another appeal to make to the citizens of British Co­ ROYSTON, B. C. and best and freshest quality of lumbia. The hazardous season has goods. arrived and care during the next two Bjaj3ISI3JSISjajBJSJBiaEIBJEJ3l3EIEISlD months wilt mean the saving of mil­ lions of dollars, . - **m\ Fresh and Cured Meats, Vege­ LUMBER tables and Fruits They Age Fast In Brooklyn (Chicago Daily Tribune) ALL BUILDING MATERIALS, MOULDINGS, Why Send to Vancouver He came to Chicago from Brook­ SHINGLES, WINDOWS AND DOORS, D. CAMPBELL lyn where he was born, when ten for Groceries years old. Cumberland. B. C. * * . HIGH GRADES AT LOWEST PRICES. When We Can Sell You the Highest Class Groceries Next to the unloaded gun, the rail­ road crossing with no train ln sight at the Lowest Cash Prices. Wu Deliver to Anywhere with Very Short Notice and Is the next best way to shuffle off. Cheap Charges, The EYE Trade Wilh us and We Will Save You Money EXCLUSIVELY Ring up for Quotation at Our Kxpen.se. Refraction and Muscular The Courtenay Cash Store R. KAPLANSKY, O. D. Slab Wood Graduate Aptometrist and Op­ SECOND-HAND (Double load) $4,50 COURTENAY, B.C. tician. Reg. by Examina­ Phone 56—We Deliver. tion for B. C. .FURNITURE 1st and 3rd Monday and Tues­ day Comox Exchange Royston Lumber Co.Ltd. Cumberland Hotel Parlors Ceurtenay, B.C. fcg E Hours: 1.30 to 5.80—7 to 9p.m. R. It. No. 1 Cumberland Phone 159 : Night—134-X Courtenay J. EMILY Car For Hire Wood for Sale At Reasonable Rates DOUBLE LOAD AUTO HIRE FOR $6.00 Leave Post office Daily except Sunday fer Comox Lake at 12.15 and 5.15 p.m. Phone the Cumberland Poolroom Available for hire between 1 p.m. and 4 o'clock, Phone 141 Any Length Requited al.-o after 5 p.m.—Phone 56 Cumberland. For Results Advertise in The Islander W. C. WHITE & SON Ask for Geo. Mason. Happy Valley Phone 92R 8ATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923 iil THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER FIVE EDITORS VISIT MARITIME PROVINCES Is It Worth While

Keeping timber for B. C. Industries?

Keeping alive a prosperous payroll?

Keeping fur and feather in B. C?

Keeping timber for manufacture?

Keeping a green forest for posterity?

THEN—

Prevent Forest Fires IT PAYS

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GORDON'S WHITE CANVAS FOOTWEAR SALE issp.ru.i piacsa nans, kr wtsklt NS„SS*HI AmatrUrM «s U» »« » wineum « Halilui m rtn tiistorit lon • Annapolis Ratali IS) Tha recently eomplsltd Chslt.li FranttiiM, >ktn Uit twtllsrs mra anttrtalnaa' il Iambi 111 Tht Iranirllnr aiaiaartal Hiapal al Grans] Prs. S.8.; (I) Same of Ihe editors and Ihelr frWts al tJaUfar. We will dispose of the balance of our summer foot­ /~\N£ of the Important annual ing through the Bast became ec-i maritime stopping place, and here observation coach. The trip was ^--^ eventi of the yeai is th. con* quaintad with that important part the travellers were given a motor arranged by E. Roy Sayles, Man- wear at prices away below Wholesale cost to us. We ventlon of th. Canadian Weekly of Canada and learned much of the driv* by the citizens and welcomed uger of the Association, and from do not intend to carry over any of these shoes until Newspaper Association when the viewpoint of Easterners. Therein by the Lieutenant Governor and Toronto to Halifax the party wns accompanied by W. B. Howard, As­ editors of the weekly papers father Ilea the special value ot these an­ the Premier. At St. John the next season. " nual trips. The Influence of the {arty embarked on the Canadian sistant General Passenger Agent, from all parts of tbe country, hold weekly newspaper press of this Pacific steamer "Princess" for nnd J. Harry Smith, Press Repre­ their annual meeting, and travel to­ country is great and It ii Important Digby, N. 8., having a most pleas­ sentative of the Canadian Pacific gether to the convention city Two that the men who produce them ant sail across the Bay of Fundy. Hallway On the return journey a years ago they went to Vancouver, should have the widest possible From Digby to Halifax the Dom­ stop was made at Quebec and the Children Black Canvas Oxfords at per pair 45c » year age to Ottawa, and this year viewpoint on Canada and 'Cana­ inion Atlantic Railroad carried the party \»"as entertained 'at tho to Halifax where they spent two dian affairs To Western editors party through the Annapolis Valley Chateau Frontenac where they had Childrens white canvas Oxfords, sizes 8's to lO'/i's at days aftei s ten-day tour of the the journey through the Maritime where the wonderful apple orchards nn opportunity to inspect the new Marltimt Provinces. Never was Provinces was tremendously infor­ were still In bloom Two days were tower wing of the famous hotel. Next year it is expected the con­ per pair 95c conventioi tour more completely mative. They not only bad s close spent at Halifax In convention busi­ up view of ths country's tremen­ ness *nd ln sight seeing, and the vention will be held at Quebec, and successful The party, Including dous resources but heard leading party returned home via the Cana­ after it is over as many of thi Boys Brown Canvas Boy Scout Shoes l's.to 5's at $1.35 laities' .ii,- hildren, totalled about citiieni explain the eastern attitude dian National Railroad. members as can will go to England 180 people I'he editors left Toronto la reference to national question* Ths Canadian, Pacific special to visit the British Empire Exhibi­ Boys Black Canvas Oxfords l's to 5's per pair .... $1.10 in « snecia 'anadian Pacific train of th* day. train waa made op of standard tion, and perhaps to Franco to fito ot twelve car., and la their Journey Fredericton N B was tht tint sleepers, diner*, baggage car and the battlefields. Mens Brown Canvas Shoes per pair $1.35 A man on Dunsmuir Avenue bor­ | ' Practical CANADA, THE ing the production of nil branches of Mens White Oxfords per pair $1.35 rowed his neighbor's phonograph for i Soon after the first baby was born. EMPIRE'S WOODYARD our forest Industries. the evening. He was determined to : a certain Cumberland man's wife .More than 100,000 men are engaged have one quiet evening at home this : went upstairs one evening and found Girls White Canvas Strap 'Pump with leather sole, summer. By Robson Black, Manager in (tanttila converting forest products per pair . ... $1.55 him standing by the side of the crib ; and gazing earnestly at the child. She Tlle Canadian Forestry Association into wealth in some form or other. was touched by the sight, and tears Nearly 400,000 o'lier people depend on Ladies white Canvas Balmoral shoes with high top, It Pays to Deal at Lang's filled her eyes. Her arms stole softly Of the total area of forests in tiie this, 'forest army' for their food and per pair $1.45 around his neck and she rubbed her British Empire, Canada holds over 50 shelter. cheek caressingly against his should­ per cent. India has 14 per rent, anil In the pulp nud paper mills are 33,- Ladies white and brown Oxfords, per pair $1.80 er. He started lightly at the touch. Australia and New Zealand about X 000 men, drawing $40,000,000 a year in "Darling," he murmured dreamily, per cent. wageB. The lumber industry pays 55.- "it Is Incomprehensible to me how Ladies white Canvas Oxfords per pair $2.25- Seventy flve Per cent of the forest 000-men $00,000,000 wages annually. they can get up such a crip as that area ot the Empire belongs to the These are but two industries out of a for 99 cents." Ladies White Canvas Slipper with Buckle Strap $2.20 people and only 25 per cent to corpo­ score that are directly dependent on a a. * * rate bodies and private individuals. In forest supply. We've managed to escape all the Ladies White Canvas Slipper with Black Trim­ Canada alone more than 85 per cent The Canadian people cause 4,000 for­ lams except rheumatism. mings, per pair $2.20 of the forest area is public owned. est fires a yenr through recklessness. i The Canadian people gain from tlielr The burned material represents many These Goods are thc best values ever offered to the forest possessions the enormous reve­ times what is utilized by all the In­ public; we require the space for new goods arriving, so nue of $500,000,000 a year, represent­ dustries from coast to const. every pair must go. iSBiasjaiaEiaiaiEEjaEiBia^'E Anyone 3JSjgi3J3JEIEJEJ3Ji^^ Can Make GORDON'S a ' You Will Have To Hurry Cheap Battery if you want your share of the bargains in Tennis Phone-133 to Odor of Shoes that are being sold at Cavin's Shoe Store. Mjlowers but It take* brains, re­ sources, and large vol­ Prices still further reduced— Face powder, face cream, toilet Boys Black Sneakers, sizes 1—5 $1.35 ft water, extract, manicure requis­ ume production to make ites, rouge or lace powder vanity, a reliable battery at a Boys Brown Sneakers, sizes 1—5 1.50 lip-stick, eyebrow pencil, talcum low price. Boys Brown Boy Scout Sneakers, sizes 1—5 .... 1.50 m — you will find them all in JONTEEL. There is no lower- Youths Black Sneakers, sizes 11—13 -1.25 The most complete line of toilet requisites sold in "America, and one priced reliable battery Youths Brown Sneakers, sizes 11—13 1.25 of the most expensively perfumed than the Willard C W. ADVICE IS FREE lines ever sold ct popular prices. Childs Black Sneakers sizes 5—10i/> 1.00 Every woman should use JON­ TEEL COMBINATION CREAM Child Brown Sandals, sizes 5—lOi/o 1.00 If you want to know the good for its wonderful softening and from the the bad in Tires see' whitening effect on the skin. This We will sell for cost any lines of tennis we have cream is also an ideal base for face SPARKS CO. left. us.—We will tell you the ones powder. Ask to see it in the new, that are standing the gaff convenient screw-cap jar. Auto Electricians Ladies, we have four lines of high grade shoes JONTEEL FACE POWDER, with every pair welted. Black and Brown 1 line, 2 strap, 2 Whether you buy here or else­ the new cold cream base, blends with the complexion perfectly and COURTENAY lines colonial style with baby Louis Heels, and 1 line where.—Ask us and you wont is BO soft and clinging you will love of nice two tone sport Oxfords — which we will sell — — go wrong — — It. Let us show you your favorite NANAIMO DUNCAN for $5.75. shade. These arc without doubt the best value ever of­ BOOL and WILSON'S Lang's Willard fered in this town. TIRE SHOP Phone 178 Drug Store Cavin's Shoe Store COURTENAY and NANAIMO of Canada Anything Wrong Your Money Back The Rexall Kodak Store

Send Us Your Mall Orders rHSHaiBJSiaiiiHB^^ SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923

Another very good intelligence test THE OFFICE CAT is an Invitation to express your opin­ r •••••••••••• •• •«">* ion of a new baby. A Waste of Time New Orleans man Bells cats by GOOD MONEY IN GOOD FARMING NEVER ARGUE WITH A MAN weight, what not so much purr. WHO TALKS LOUD. YOU COULDN'T • * • Beauty used M be skin deep, but CONVINCE HIM IN A THOUSAND B dTK now it is only powder deep. ere an ere "Let's Get to Work and YEARS. Over a thousand minion tish i-gas a « • • * * » The remarkable thing ts not that of various species were collected by Health Hint—If you catch a cold the hatcheries branch of the De- Pay Off the Mortgage the bootleggers keep It up, but that artment of Marine and Fisheries ln the summer time take tt out In sun tbe patrons keep lt down. Suring 1921. INE years ago Canada's na­ With the increased cost of pro­ and heat it. a a • duction, the higher standards of . . . For a good many thousands of Inbound ships from the United tional debt was about one- living nov; prevailing cannot be Kingdom are averaging 4,500 tons Nthir d of a billion. It is more maintained by poor farm manage­ A prominent surgeon has said: "1 years human beings have been as­ of freight for dischar-* at Vancou­ than two and one-third billions ment, "boarder" milkers, scrub should like to put common sense cor­ tonished at the weather. ver. Outbound they take about today. beeve-s. poor quality hogs or non- sets on every woman ln this coun­ . . * 4,000 tons per vessel. Last year profitable hens. the average outward tonnage was Our debts have greatly in­ try." CArrect this sentence.—"Henry practically the same while the in­ creased— our revenues must That even under present condi­ You son-of-a-gun, you! Hoosls lived and died without want­ bound was only about one tenth of tions profits may be made is testi­ . . . what it now is. also go up. The farmer has to fied by many skilful, observant and ing to own an automobile. A ball player ts very much like bear his share of the increased non-plunging farmers, who believe a a a Announcement has been made burden. That means he must more in thc policy of "slow but the cylinders ln a car, suggests A married man may fancy the ra­ that a Government wireless station Increase his revenue. sure" and "pay as you go" rather George. They do not always hit when is to be erected on St. Paul's Island, than speed, with excessive bor­ dical bathing suits In a way, but did you want them to. you ever notice he always picks out which stands in the entrance to the Complaint has been heard rowing and the often consequent Gulf ot St. Lawrence, off the most that farmers under present disaster, * . . the old fashioned kind for the wife? north-easterly point of Nova Scotia. conditions in Canada cannot The results on our Experimental i It is doing the hard things tbat a a a Two Government wireless engineers make farming pay. And yet Farms also bear testimony to the , makes a suceesa of any man. Any Good people pray. Successful bave arrived there and are making many thousands of Canadian value of thorough, skilful work. I one can make a fool of himself. people pray—and advertise. arrangements for the erection of tbe etation. farmers do make it pay. The Farmer Must One hundred and forty thousand How Is It Done? Manufacture Canadian school boys have been Patient and industrious "carry * But crops alone are not enough. banded into an army of guards to on" will do wonders, but some­ Thc farmer must change his crops watch for and prevent forest fires thing more is needed. Too often into less bulky and more high- In the Dominion this year, according "patient industry" is coupled with priced products—milk, pork, beef,^ to an announcement made by the "dull persistance" in poorly mutton, poultry, etc. STAR LIVERY STABLE Canadian Forestry Association. Thc thought out methods. new organization, which is known With fair yielding cows dairying ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Farmers today more than ever, as the Young Canadians' Forest shows good profits in Canada. The League, will, it is expected, save must plan ahead, as well as "plug average cow has increased her along"; indeed they have no op­ several million dollars' worth of yield 25<7, in the last ten years. Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very timber from fire ravages. tion, if they wish to succeed ' She can quite readily go up an­ Co-ordination of head and rnnd other 25c.; and more, and there's prompt attention. Furniture and Piano where the profit lies. Better feed­ That "prospects for increased im­ will mean real success Farming Storage if desired. migration into Canada are excel­ in Canada has paid and pays now ing, better selection and better , — »-—•-— lent" was one of the most important on many farms. It can be made to breeding will do the job—feed, Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B. C. statements made by E. W. Beatty, pay on almost every farm. Cana­ weed, breed. K.C., upon his return from an ex­ dian agriculture has passed through To do better feeding means tended tour of England and Euro­ low profit-making eras success­ better pastures and more generous pean capitals. The president of the fully in the past and can do so supplies of palatable roughage. Canadian Pacific Railway believes again. Short rotations including clover and Canada is progressing in the matter ensilage crops (corn, sunflower, of immigration, but intensified ef­ pea and oat, etc.) will provide feed forts are essential, he considers, to Crop Returns Should be Increased in abundance for both summer and offset erroneous impressions abroad On the Central Experimental Farm at winter. The experiments and in­ that Canada does not require new Ottawa some crop costs and crop profits vestigations which the Dominion settlers. in 1922 as contrasted with all-Ontario Department of Agriculture have average crop costs and crop profits are carried on prove that farming A record run between Winnipeg given below. The all-Ontario figures are scientifically and systematically New Strength and Vigor and Quebec, was recently made by in brackets: undertaken will pay profits. The a special Canadian Pacific train Cost per acre Profit per acre records and particulars of such when passengers from the Orient Hay $21.13 ($13.50) $11.21 ($5.09) work in every province are avail­ were, through delay caused by land­ Corn lor able to the Canadian farmer. slide, ln danger of missing their Forage $47.50 ($33.75) $10.38 ($2.86) Are von crowing- Kroin, or producing connection with the C.P.S.S. "Em­ Oats $26.47 ($19.32) $ 7.33 ( .04) seed or interested in fruit? We can In Every Drop of press of Scotland" at the eastern Similar mulls can be shown frum the Dominion liive you Information that will help you. port The train covered the 1,579 Experimental Farms in every province. Bo you breed live slock ? Are ;..iu keep- injr dairy callle? Are you interested In miles in a little over 30 hours, noullry or bees? Ask us for informa­ whereas the schedule time for trains Experimental Farm crops are tion. We have some that will help you. between these two cities is 53 hours. sometimes claimed to he produced We have published nnd have for free The passengers had crossed the Pa­ distribution 390 different reports, bul­ cific on the C.P.S.S. "Empress of at too great cost. Thousands of letins und circulars dealing with matters experiments, however, show that of interest to you. Ask for what you Russia" and were taking advantage waul, or for a list of our publications. of the 21 day Orient-to-Europe ser­ increased cropping costs wisely vice of the Company. applied up to a reasonable point We shall have something more always increase crop profits. This to say later. Meantime write the is true on the Experimental Farm Department of Agriculture, Ot­ Rainier Tbe United States has invested —and on any and every farm. tawa, about your problems. in Canada $2,500,000,000, according to the Bankers' Trust Company of New York, which has just com­ pleted a survey of Canadian indus­ try and the amount of United States capital invested. Of the total sum Have Faith sit Canada Pale Beer invested, $1,200,000,000 is in bonds, Authorized fur publication by the and the remainder in farms, mort­ Dominion Department of Agriculture 132 s, gages, small businesses, Industrial W. R. MOTIIBKWKLL, Minister. Dr. J. II. GKISI1ALE. Ueputy Minister. enterprises, banking and private loans. It is computed that more BBH8BHSISI than 200 branch factories were ^iiiiinxiiiiixixxx^x^ijxiiiTiir^ opened in Canada by United States concerns in 1919, and a great num­ ber in 1920 and 1921, and that late Made From Good British Columbia Hops, Grown at in 1922 the number of these came to 700. Agassiz and from Canadian-grown Grain A collie dog is reported to have saved the life of a London West girl, while accompanying the child to a nearby store. On the way she stopped on the C. P. R. railroad tracks in the path of a westbound Brewed in Kamloops under direction of experts. Owned flier. Realising the child's peril, the dog threw himself against her and operated by Canadians with sufficient Impact to knock her clear of danger, and was cut to pieces by the train before he could SISJEHBIBIc regain safety. mw&as&w The girl's mother tried to discour­ age the dog from going when the daughter started for the store, but ICE CREAM he went, and was the means of sav­ ing the child's-life end died hereic- IF IT'S COMOX JERSEY ICE CREAM—IT'S GOOD This advertisement is not published or displayed by all, at a result. the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of B.C. DR. R. B. DIER AND DR. WM. A. NEEN MADE FROM PURE JERSEY CREAM—Cane sugar and the highest Dental Surgeons grade flavorings possible to procure. You want the Best when ordering Off :e: Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. refreshment for your Best Girl. Opposite llo-Ilo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B. C. ElBIBMBrfifSISfi^^ EJUTIHEATLJIKB UNION HOTEL COMOX CREAMERY BUTTER CUMBERLAND, B. C. Enjoy the Comfort and Homelike service., — THE STANDARD OF QUALITY — combined pleasures 26 rooms, electrically heated. Excellent cuisine— A or For reservations Phone 15. ElBJBIEIBlEIBIi^^ Rail and Water Trip R, YATES, Manager.

THAWS, u\ 'WIU Our Strawberry, Raspberry and Loganberry Jam can be obtained at the Best Stores CONTINENTAL MINTED JOS. DAMONTE From. Vancouver 9:50 p.m. GENERAL DELIVERY and I,„ ..>,!•> KAVKMTION S'l'KAJrtKM* Irmm POUI tHllM.K SUMMER TOURIST FARES Ce«l, Wood and Goods of Any Kind Isu-lMSle IfclrJ ItttsHle* Delivered to All Parti of District COMOX POTATOES IN A CLEAN BRANDED SACK E. W. BICKLE C. F. EARLE ASHES REMOVED Agent Diet Fsss. Agent Graded to Quality—"Look for the Tag on the Bag" CUMBERLAND, B. 0. VICTOBIA, B. C MODERATE CHARGES

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923 tf THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SEVEN News of Courtenay and Surrounding District BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

TAKE SIX WEEKS LOGGERS PICNIC TO FINISH BRIDGE VERY SUCCESSFUL

More than half of the steel for the The Comox Loggers' Picnic which PREPARE YOUR CHILDREN ELECTRIFY superstructure ot the Courtenay Riv­ was held at Oyster River on Saturday FOR THE WARM WEATHER er Bridge has arrived and is being last, proved to be the best yet held NOW FOR THE trucked to the point of construction by the loggers. Experiences gained at — We Have in Stock — from the railway station by Mr. Alex the last picnic were all improved up­ Cleland and crew of men. There are RANGES, FANS, WASHERS, TOASTERS, TABLE on at Oyster River last Saturday and all kinds of wild guesses being made the huge crowd attending had a most STOVES, IRONS, PERCOLATORS, ETC. aB to the time lt will take to complete delightful time. Summer Vacation the structure, the most conservative The company went to considerable Complete Lines of SHADES and FIXTURES estimate being not less than six expense, and the various stands load­ weeks. A meeting of the transporta­ ed with refreshments, were kept busy tion bureau of the Courtenay-Comox the whole day, the youngsters estab­ — Radio Sets and Parts — Board of Trade was held on Monday lishing a record for the consumption night when the question of tbe con­ of Ice Cream. struction of a temporary foot bridge We are Electrical Contractors The sport programme which had WE STOCK * was taken up and discussed. been arranged by the company When in need of Electrical Work, Phone 164, The Idea was advanced tbat a sub­ brought forth many entries for which CHILDREN'S BLOUSES — CHILDREN'S SHOES Courtenay. scription should be taken up and the gold, silver and brome medals were cost of such bridge borne by the given. CHILDREN'S HATS and CAPS, people of the city. After some discus­ The loggers are to be congratulated CHILDREN'S TIES sion and strenuous argument It was on the successful picnic, many people THE PIKET decided to let the matter drop. from outside points, enjoying their hospitality. AND OTHER GALA-DAY WEARING APPAREL COW BOYS WON AN We can also outfit adults and our Prices Are Right INTERESTING GAME NANAIMO DEFEAT ELECTRIC COURTENAY Phone 164 Defeat Alberni By a Score of Open Saturday Night till 10 o'clock Courtenay On Wednesday afternoon at Nanai­ Fourteen to Two. mo, Courtenay, winners of the cham­ pionship of the Comox District Base­ Last Sunday afternoon the Port Al­ ball League and Nanaimo contested tn berni Baseball Club, conquerors of the the first game of a series for the Up- West Coast made a pilgrimage to Island championship. It was perhaps Comox Valley to give the two ball the finest exhibition seen among the clubs here the once-over and try amateurs this season. One or two er­ J. McLEOD to persuade the people of the East rors at critical times, the most serious side ot the Island that they grow more one beinng accredited to the Umpire than big trees aud fish on the oppo­ by many fans who watched the game,' Courtenay, B.C. site Coast. Several carloads of en­ when he after Millard in the left gar­ thusiastic followers accompanied the den had gathered In ahard one, rol­ A TELEPHONE PERSONALITY Albernians and got a lot of pleasure ling to the ground with lt, bis majesty out of the afternoon's pastime, re­ claiming that George had picked the In your face to face contacts with people, your gardless of the fact that their dar­ ball up as he slid along the ground. appearance, your bearing and many other things help lings went down to defeat at the hands This allowed two of Nanaimo's runs.. you to make the right impression. But in your tele­ of the Cowboys by the overwhelming Outside of that one bad inning there phone contacts, there is only one thing by which you score of fourteen to two. was nothing to choose between the two teams and the greatest struggle j can be judged—your speech. The visitors were minus the services Important Auction Sale of their star flinger; who had a brok­ of the season ensued. Twice Courte­ Do you cultivate an effective telephone personali­ en finger and played Myles on the nay had three men on and the Nanai­ G. J. Hardy has received Instructions from Howe Hewlett mound while Turntcliffe did the re­ mo pitcher spilled the beans for the Esq., who is leaving for England, to sell by Auction at his Re­ ty ? Your voice is you. In the intimate contact which Comox champions. Kaye is a great the telephone gives, let your voice express all those ceiving. A more peppery player than sidence, Royston, on the Royston to Cumberland Road, about this young man has seldom been seen pitcher and tt is undoubtedly to this V4 mile from station and Post Office and about 4 miles from qualities which will induce favorable action on the in action on the local ball lot. Be­ that Nanaimo won. Hunden was ab­ Courtenay, on part of the listener. It is worth while. sides being a splendid receiver, he sent from the Courtenay lineup and has a most amazing baseball vocabu­ Johnny Cummins went Into the box. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th, At 1.30 p.m. PROMPT lary which he uses to great ad­ He played a line game and the loss of the game certainly cannot be chalked British Columbia Telephone Co. vantage, especially when the opposing The whole of his valuable Household Furniture, Farm up against him. Petticrew was shifted batters are In action. That is the Stock, Implements, Machinery, Hay, Real Estate, etc. including: to shortstop and Johnny Robinson only advantage he has over Downey Real Kstnte. -10 acres of productive land, all fenced, about played second base. This disarranged the Courtenay backstop for Jack has 5 acres cleared and under cultivation, balance part cleared und the regular lineup of the Cowboys but It all over him when it comes to get­ good pasture. Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, never falling water they fought plucklly until the very ting their ten second men on the fair­ supply, Oood live-room House with Pantry and Bathroom, wa­ end. There were four hundred fans on way that leads to second. Myles IB ter laid in. Convenient Barn and Stabling, Oarage, Range of hand and they got their money's possibly the best pitcher Courtenay Chicken houses and runs. 8 acres of good land adjoining tbe worth for it surely was a pippin of a We Give the Best- hns bumped up against this year. He above with the two room cottage thereon, about 3 acres cleared game. Saturday next when the same pitched a cool, heady game but his and fenced. These two holdings arc now in the occupation of teams clash at Courtenay at 5.30 Hun­ team-mates were not there in the pin­ the Vendor and will be sold In two lots Without any Reserve den will be on the mound for his team ches. Eddie Brown, who did the heav­ Whatever. Electrical Installations and Courtenay will Held Its strongest ing for the Cowboys proved that good Live Stock.—Orade Jersey Cow, 6 years old, now giving 3 There is no doubt about it. We are here to prove it. lineup. goods are done up in small packages gallons and due to freshen 2tith Febr.; Orade Jersey Cow, 7 On the 19th of Hay 1921 wo received from the Provincial for he certainly came through with Supporters of the Cowboys see noth­ years old, now giving 2% gallons and due to freshen 7th Dec; Inspector of Electrical Energy a set of Rules and Regulations flying colors. He was taken out ln the ing but a decisive win, giving them Orade Jersey Heifer, 2% years old, now giving 2U gallons, just governing the Installation of Electrical .Wiring were immediat­ sixth after the game was safely tucked still a chance (or the championship bred; Orade Jersey Heifer Calf. 4 strong store Pigs, I'i months ely adopted and have been lived up to In every smallest de­ away, being relieved by Cummins who flag. old; about 30 yearling Hens. tail. finished the game. "Jawn" ain't no Outdoor Effects>-PIanct Junior Cultivator; Wee McGregor We carry the largest and most complete stock of any slouch In the box neither" and Bus­ Drag Saw; Miscellaneous Tools and Implements; Pulley Blocks; Company or Arm nt Its size in B. C. and so can take Immediate ter Brown who did the receiving for Cross Cut Saws; Carpenters Tools; 4 Louden Cow Stancheonn; due of your job without subjecting you to any annoying delay the fleetfooted one let nothing get About 3 tons of well harvested Oat. Hay; 3 sacks commercial waiting for special material, etc. away from him. Courtenay Lime; Hotbed Lights, etc., etc. We gladly Invite inspection b ythe highest Electrical Though the score was a one-sided' Household Furniture and oilier Effects.—Cook Range; Fit­ Authorities of any installation we have made since the Provin­ Billiard , affair the locals showed more pep than ted Kitchen Table; K. Table; Coffee Grinder: Kitchen Scales; cial Regulations were inaugurated and our most convincing In any game this season and the Mincing Machine; Quantity of Aluminum Ware; Quantity of Ena­ argument as to why we should do your wiring is the fact that Parlor crowd that was on hand was entirely mel Ware; Usual Cooking and Kitchen Utensils; Crockery and of the jobs we have had inspected ALL have been pronounced satisfied. A pleasing feature was the Billiard and Pool Tables China; Linoleum; Meat Safe; Lamps; Gasoline and oil Lan­ perfect. And then we have the knowledge of Electricity ac­ fact that the game was started prompt­ McPHEE BLOCK (Downstairs) terns; Oil Stove with oven; Small Heater; Wash Boilers and quired through many years of experience an dthls should ly at two o'clock, lite hour adver­ Tubs; Washing Machine and Wringer; Child's Bath; Child's surely count for something with you when you are selecting an tised and In future every game will COOL — LIGHT — CLEAN High Chair; Wicker Baby Carriage; Large Quantity of Chlltl- Electrical Conlrnctor. be set going on time. Pat Fletcher COME IN— renB Toys and Garden Tools; Child's Swing, etc.; Field Glas­ A man may know how to drive a nail precisely, but he ls acted as His Majesty the Umps behind ses; 2 Rifles; Deck Chairs; Badminton Net; Racquets and n dangerous man unless he knows the effect of the driving the plate and Rao Dawson had charge LOOK AROUND outdoor Shuttle Cocks. Handsome Fumed Oak Dining Suite, upon the material into which the nail enters and so lt Is in the of the paths. BE SOCIABLE new, comprising Extension Dining Table with extra leaves. H Electrical Contracting business, lt Is not only necessary to Chairs with leather seats. Buffet with mirror cupboards anil understand the practical installation of wires, switches, fit­ drawers; Lady's Filter Secretaire 111 English Oak; Set of Book tings, etc.. but 11 Is doubly necessary to be able to make the Follow the crowd to the llo-Ilo Shelves; Japanese four fold Screen; Cabinet Columbia Grafo­ calculations that will ensure maximum safety, economy of Dance Hall. Cawdell's orchestra. NURSING HOME nola In Rosewood; 20 Double faced Records; Sea Grass Rocker; operation, mid the proper functioning of the Electrical Energy Wednesday, August 8th. Sea Grass Easy Chair; Child's Hea Grass Chair; Sanitary Ex­ for which thc wires, switches, etc, are meryly paths. tension Couch with Mattress; Sprint Shaw Long instance Ra­ II you want High Class Electrical Installations, go to the Courtenay now boasts of a diophone with Magna Box loud Speaker, one not Ear Phone. private institution where mater­ extra Valve, B Battery, A Battery complete with Aerial; Small nity cases will be given the very Table; Axmlnster Carpet li'xC; Framed Water Colour Palnt- Cumberland Electric Lighting best attention under the most lngs; Framed Artists Proofs; Curtains and Cushions; Coleman UNION TAILOR homelike and pleasing surround­ Gasoline Lamp; Door Mats; Fancy Ten Tray; Singer Hand Sew­ Co., Ltd. ings. ing machine, new; Dresser with bevelled mirror ami 0 drawers; U. WATANABE. Call or 'phone for appoint Brass Bedstead, Springs and Mattress; Rocker; Occasional ments. Inspection invited. Tables; Bedroom Crockery; White Enamel Bedstead with Ladies' and Gents' Spring and Mattress; White Enamel Dresser with .Mirror; Mrs. A. Attree Fashionable Tailor White Enamel Chest of Drawers; Camp Bed and Mattress; In­ TENNIS COURT DANCE of these popular dances will be held Courtenay, 'phone 145. laid Trinket Chest with drawers; Curney Heater; 2 Rugs; SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR on Saturday with the Novelty six or­ Cleaning and Pressing 18 YEARS' EXPERIENCE Child's adjustable Cot; Mattress; Numerous other effects. chestra of Nanaimo supplying the For further particulars, sec Circulars to he hail from the The big dancing pavllllon at Roy­ music. P.O. Box 43 • Cumberland Auctioneer. ston was the scene of another very enjoyable dance on Saturday evening TWO CARS COLLIDE last, when a good crowd of dancers ON ROYSTON ROAD Cumberland spent a most delightful evening. The G. J. HARDY I'lIONK 10 COI'RTENAV, II. C. weather was all that could be desired What might have been a serious ac­ for an open air dance and the promo­ cident, occurred on Saturday night Theed Pearse TAILORS ters arc to lie congratulated on their last, when two cars collided In some BARRISTER & SOLICITOR SUITS MADE TO ORDER. efforts to please their patrons, by In­ loose gravel on Royston Road, al­ Pressing . Cleaning . Repairs stalling an up-to-date supper room though the cars were somewhat dam­ NOTARY PUBLIC und where light refreshments can be aged, no serious injuries were re- Telephone 1. • P. 0. Box 17 obtained for a nominal sum. Another celved by either party, j I'nion Bay Road CUMBERLAND, B. IS. For Results Advertise in The Islander EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1923 / Local Briefs OSSARD Corsets Mrs. J. Hunden and family left for Mr. T. Conti has ajrlved back in Seattle on Wednesday, on a visit to town. Specials for the Week G are designed for her sister. every type of figure. Miss B. Williams, who for the past Fresh shipment of North West Biscuits, just arrived. Because there are Mrs. Geo. McLean, .who has been year has been training at the Van­ Graham Wafers 25c per lb., 2 lbs. for 45c many Gossard models visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. couver General Hospital, returned on H lb. boxes Graham Wafers, per box $1.25 Shenrer, left for her home In Seattle Friday last to spend three weeks va­ Chrup Ginger Snaps 20c lb. 2 lbs. for 35c especially designed on Wednesday. cation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. to fit your very own 1 W. Williams ot Bevttn. Sodas Pkgs. plain or salted 25c, 2 for 45c Mr. and Mrs. P. Shearer and child 7 lb. boxes Sodas, per box $1.00 figure, you will never • returned to their home in Cadomin af­ 6 lb. boxes Honey Biscuits assorted per box. $1.35 Born—To Mr. and MrB. A. Harvey have that tied-in, ter a short visit with relatives In the i of Bevan, on Tuesday last, a daught- Fancy Biscuits Mixed per lbv :.? 50c city; pinched-together look, ' er. 4 lb. tins Raspberry and Strawberry Jam, each .... 95c that "corseted look" Potted Meats 10c tin, 3 for 25c Mr. and Mrs. Chas Seagreaves of that is just as fatally ol Acme, Alta., are spending a holiday M™ J. C. Patmore of Vancouver Potted Meats, 15c tin, 2 for ~. 25c ageing as its sagging with Mrs. Seagreaves' parents. Mr. I arrived on Friday and will be the Sliced Singapore Pineapple 25c tin, 5 for $1.00 uncorseted reverse. and Mrs. T. Lewis. guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Dick at Quaker Pork and Beans, Extra Special, 4 sizes 10c Little River for one week. 15c, 20c and 30c per tin.. Understanding your type is one of give you thc proper proportions ol the Mayor Parnham and daughters Nor­ Catsup, Sweet Relish or Marmelade, per bottle .... 35c the most important aids to beauty yoa type to which you belong. Gossards ma aud Helen and Messrs. J. Bennie Conrad Reifel, Manager of the Uni­ will ever find. Remember that what- arc moderately priced, launder bcauti- Special each 25c evcr your figure may be there are fully, will outwear two or even three anil F. Pickard. left this morning by on Brewing Company, was here on an Gussard Corsets with just the support ordinary corsets and will give you a auto on a tour to Portland and expect official visit on Tuesday. Libby's Pickles you need at your age ahd weight to comfort such as you never knew before. to be away about three weekB. Sweet Gerkins, Sweet Mixed, Sour Mixed, Sweet Chow Gossard trade marked Corsets as low in price as $2.50 TO VISIT ALBERNI Sour Chow, Sweet Relish and White Onions 35c Mr. and Mrs. R. Hassel and family 3 for 85c left for Vancouver on Tuesday. • The Cumberland Baseball Team Jelly Powder,'assorted, 6 pkg. for _.. 55c NEW SILKS have mode arrangements to play Al­ Sardines, 3 tins for 25c Mr. W. Milligan, one of Cumberlands berni a return game on Sunday, and Corn Flakes, 2 pkg. for 25c We have just received a shipment direct from London, former footballers arrived In town on will leave by car from the post of- Matches 40c pkg. 2 for 75c England of some very Smart Silks. Thursday. | flee comer at 8 o'clock Sunday morn­ Matches large box 15c each 3 for 40c ing. The following players are asked Shot Mousiline in Light and Dark shades of blue 36 to he on hand: Royal Crown Cleanser, 2 tins for ,.. 25c inches wide, these are really beautiful, and will make Mr. and Mrs. J. Sutherland and fa­ Pink Salmon flats, 2 tins for 25c mily left for Vancouver on Monday. RichardB, Mitchell, King, Jumes, a dainty dress. (fin Q(T Pink Salmon tails, 25c tin, 2 for 45c Price per yard fPidti/D Plump, Marocchi, Bennie, Robertson, Farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Mtfssato, who Juicy Oranges, 25c dozen 4 doz. for 95c Shantung Silk in the newest Tut designs colors fully 35c dozen, 3 doz. for ...., $1.00 guaranteed. Wide width. (fin ("»A for a number of years conducted a grocery store in this city, have dis­ COURTENAY TENNIS Full Stock of posed of tlielr business to Mr. L. TEAM DEFEAT Natural Spun Silk in shades of Cream. Helio and Nat- Frelonl, and left for California on LOCAL PLAYERS Fresh Fruits and Vegetable arriving daily. tural. Wide width. (fi-t PA Thursday morning. Mr. Frelonl Is Leave your order for preserving Apricots. Price, per yard «pA»*JvF very well known In this district and hopes to get his share of the patron­ Tennis fans were given the oppor­ Brocaded Spun Silk nothing newer, only two shades age. tunity on Wednesday afternoon to white and pale blue, washes beautifully. (fin Prt witness a number of excellent sets of Price fPtU.DX) tennis on the Cumberland Courts when a team representing the Courte­ Burns & Brown Canton Crepe in three designs, bought at a Barg­ nay Tennis Club came over to meet ain price, and you will be given the benefit (fi-t QC B. & B. Grocery a team of the Cumberland Club. SERVICE QUALITY Price per yard «pA«vU Ladles and Gentlemens Doubles, New Ratines in subdued colorings. Every color in this Singles and mixed Doubles were the Phone 38 for Service and Quality lot is guaranteed fast. (fi-t {?A order of the day. Altogether 11 sets Price per yard «JJ.1..«)IJ were played which resulted ln a vic­ tory for Courtenay tiie score being 0—.1. Without a doubt the best game of the afternoon was when Mesars. Brock, and Heyland ot Courtenay met Messrs. C. Graham, and Stacey of Cumberland which resulted In a win DRYGOODS for Courtenny the score being 11—9. GENTS FURNISHINGS The Cumberland Club missed Miss Drown playing for them very much, as all tennis fans know that MIBS Brown j CHEVROLET is one of the best lady players in the is the district, Tea was served by Miss: Before Buying Your Brown for the ladies during the af­ FOR ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION FORDSON ternoon. ; After.the play both teaniB were en-1 Building Material tertalned by Mr. C. Graham to dinner We are unloading another carload of CHEVROLET at the Union Hotel. Phone, or write us for quotations TRACTOR SUPERIORS this week, and will have a Coupe, Road­ This ls the first match of this kind ster, Commercial Car (Light Delivery) and Touring' held by the Cumberland Club, and Cars to demonstrate. OUR SERVICE TO YOU judging by the interest taken by both 4 players and spectators lt ls safe to We will gladly assist you in planning any build­ We are able to state that the SUPERIOR Model will ing you have in mind, also tell you the amount of Ma­ say lt will not be the last. terial you will require for the job. The following were the teams: not be changed, but we cannot guarantee the present Courtenay— low prices on these cars, so intending purchasers, Express Delivery Anywhere Madames. Brock, Dalby and Kenne­ should decide to buy NOW. Prompt Attention to All Orders dy. CORFIELD MOTORS Messrs. Brock, Heyland, Dalby and To-Days Prices: Corfield. EDWARDS & ORR Limited Cumberland— Phone 17 P. 0. Box 62 Courtenay, B. C. Madames. Stacey and Cope and COUPE $1160.00 COURTENAY, B. C. Miss B. Bickle. Messrs C. Graham, Kent, Stacey and Heggle. TOURING 898.00

It you can't travel, you can get It Pays To Deal At Lang's Send Us Your Mail Ordei ROADSTER 888.00 Pullman luxury at home. Just crawl up on a closet shelf and stick a cin­ Klenzo Dental Creme does what der in your eye, says Jones. your dentifrice should do. It makes COMMERCIAL CAR 712.50 the teeth clean — scrupulously clean; FOR SALE gives them the white lustrous look F. O. B. COURTENAY that is the distinguishing mark of FOR SALE-FIVE ROOMED HOUSE beautiful teeth. And, in doing this, Hath room, Pantry and Garage. For Klenzo protects the teeth against further particulars, apply to MrB. decay. V. Marlnelll, Derwent Avenue, Cum­ A special feature of Klenzo Dental berland, B. C. A 25 Creme is the cool, clean feeling it Blunt & Ewart Ltd. leaves in the mouth. This feeling HOUSE-SIX ROOMS—BATH ROOM means that countless little faste nerves THE COURTENAY GARAGE Lot 110x120. Large, well laid out have been freed from the stale secre­ garden. Fruit bearing Trees. Garage, tions that make the mouth feel hot and Phone 61 Phone 61 Phone mii. Cumberland, sticky. A18 Use Klenzo every morning and every night — and, if possible, after meals. HEINTZMAN PIANO. — 'CLASSIC" Give close attention to the crevices s Style. In good condition Phone 100 around and between the teeth. Cumberland., A 18 After brushing the teeth, always rinse thc mouth—preferably with a diluted HOARDING HOUSE COOK STOVE, solution of Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic. Cheap. In good condition. Apply Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic is a scien­ Islander Office. tific preparation for the mouth, teeth, A. 18 gums, throat, nose, skin and mucous surfaces, and a valuable aid in the Auction Sale treatment of Pyorrhea. Also very use­ E. Felix Thomas has been instructed ta sell by auction with­ BABY CRIB WITH MATTRESS $5.00. ful in overcoming bad breath. Baby Carriage, :i hole stove, suitable ' out reserve the entire contents of Farmer's Boarding House for canijs. or cabin. Bed complete, Use Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic as a (late Thomson's), Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland Kitchen table and chairs. — Ap-1 mouth-wash, gargle or spray. Full WEDNESDAY, AUGUST UTH, 193.1 directions on every bottle.- ply 308 A, Windermere Ave. For further particulars see hand-bills or White Teeth, Healthy Gums E. FELIX THOMAS and a Clean Mouth LOST Notary Public Auctioneer Insurance Office: Booth Block, Phone 161 — House, Phone 24-L A YELLOW AND WHITE PERSIAN Sold only at Lang's Drug Store COURTEJJAY, B. f. Kitten. Finder please phone 24. Cum­ The S©xa£C Store berland, B. C. THE REXALL-KODAK STORE