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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
4
The Cranbrook Herald lists subscription price two dollars per year for the United States and two fifty per year elsewhere. Advertising rates are available on application. Copy changes must be handed in by Wednesday noon to secure attention.
Officials consider strict vaccination rules to curb smallpox in Vancouver and across British Columbia. Once enacted, residents must show vaccination proof or undergo compulsory home quarantine. city councils and school boards will enforce the regulations nationwide.
The city council plans no hasty move on a health issue affecting teachers and students. Officials say action will await guidance from the medical health officer. With many transients traveling to coastal cities, no community can claim immunity.
Gordon Knight of Medicine Hat was rushed to hospital after a Tuesday evening accident on a freight train journey to Limberton. Doctors amputated his right arm immediately. Knight is 21. A Cranbrook burglar case prompts a reward offer from Mr Willis.
Mr G J Spreull guest speaker at the Gyro Chul delivered a vivid talk on the English bar and its traditions. He compared English and American practice and described training and customs, entertaining the group with anecdotes of the inner middle temple. The audience hopes he repeats his address for more recreation.
The Star Theatre weekly talent program drew strong praise with the Syncopated Strollers leading the evening with two snappy numbers. Nellie Clark and Cecil Reade tied for second, while The Two Shortys won first with mandolin and violin duets. Theo Padberg and Harry Lea also stood out, Lea's crossdressing comic songs drawing multiple recalls.
Cranbrook Assembly No. 22 of the Native Sons of Canada held its first annual meeting at K P Hall. Secretary Martin reported rising membership and a current total of over 72. Treasurer Genest announced more than 1,600 in the treasury with all bills paid. Historian Potter summarized the group’s origins and progress as officers were elected, led by President J. Taylor and Vice Presidents A C Bowness and a second vice president.
Treasurer J A Genest and Chaplain Morris Clark led a well received evening. Speakers J A Genest J A McMillan Vancouver F Guimont Dr Rutledge praised harmony between British and French born people and noted Native Sons progress. Blairmore Elks announce tickets for Saturday's Elks Dramatic Club play at the Auditorium.
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