Windermere to Begin Clearing Stallions Later This Month
P. L. McKenzie, Grazing Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner Mr. Brown left Nelson after meetings with white stockmen and Indians in the Windermere district. They announced plans with the forestry branch to start later this month removing stallions at large, using two riders to achieve results. An interview with Indian agent E. H. Small covered range law issues raised by stockmen last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. McKenzie
Brown
Nelson
Windermere
McKenzie
Auditorium Club Triumphs Over Knights of Pythias in Badminton
The Auditorium Badminton Club hosted a return tournament with Knights of Pythias and Py thian Sisters lodges. Auditorium dominated by winning 15 of 18 sets, followed by late-night social play and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorium Badminton Club
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Knights
Auditorium Club
Tebleac
O Vengermee
F. K.P
New B C Plant Imports Require Prairie Province Inspection
Regulations allow greenhouse plants from the three prairie provinces to be imported into British Columbia after prairie inspections and certification of freedom from disease. Shipments must carry permit tags from W H Lyne, with inspections later by C N Cook in B C. New inspection points include Fernie Creston Nelson Penticton Kelowna Vernon Salmon Arm Revelstoke. Outdoor plant inspections may also occur at Creston Nelson Penticton Kelowna Vernon alongside Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cook
Ocker
Cranbrook
Prairie Provinces
B.C
Cook
W. H. Lyne
Court House
Vancouver
Fernie
Creston
Nelson
Penticton
Kelowna
Vernon
Salmon Arm
Revelstoke
Series of Special Services At Baptist Church This Week
Rev. W P Freeman secretary for Alberta and B C of Sunday School and Young People's work visits the city conducting a series of church meetings. He addresses men Tuxis Square Boys Trail Rangers rally honors class badges awarded to Murray Garden Roy Linnell and Ronald Haynes. Freeman stays through the weekend guiding Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Freeman
Alberta
B.C
Baptist Church
Freeman
Tuxis Square
Trail Rangers
H. 5S. Haynes
Tuxis
Murray Garden
Roy U Linnell
Ronald Haynes
Two Fire Alarms Reported Within 24 Hours
Two fire alarms called out the fire department at week’s end. Friday a small blaze near Quong Chong Laundry and Patmore building was quenched with little damage. Saturday, G Niblock residence on Eberts Avenue suffered a furnace basement fire that spread to the attic, causing several hundred dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quong Chong
Patmore
G. Niblock
Eberts Avenue
Evening social hosted by Mansfield and Willis draws praise
Mrs. Dingley Mansfield and Mrs. P. W. Willis plus H. Collier organized a social evening that attendees enjoyed. The event sparked sentiment that more such pleasant affairs should be held in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Johnston
W. Mansfield
Dingley
W. D. Gilroy
Palmer
Geo. Anton
Baxter
J. L. Palmer
A. Ryder
C. McDonald
Ss. Whittaker
Oh, Chester
J. Mueller
Ole Onis
E. G. Dingley
G. Anton
P. W. Willis
Misa Johnston
Miss Higgins
Miss Watson
Proposals for new high school building and addition costs
A special school board meeting reviewed architect Tl M Whiddington's estimates for a ten room new building at 95000 with possible reductions to 90000, an addition at 45000 or a frame addition at 36500. Heating and brick veneering changes add 6500. A Friday meeting will decide next steps and whether to present one or two by laws to ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl. M. Whiddington
Whiddington
Eastertide services listed for Cranbrook and Fort Steele churches
Eastertide services are scheduled across Christ Church Cranbrook St John the Divine Fort Steele and St Andrews Wycliffe with Holy Communion Evensong Morning Prayer and special events including The Story of the Cross. An Easter sale of cooking and candy with afternoon tea and a card party is planned at Cranbrook Parish Hall on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stunday
Christ Church
Cranbrook
Fort Steele
St. John the Divine
Cranbrooks
St. Andrews
Wycliffe
St. Andrew's
Parrish Hall
Dr. Mackinnon Returns Home to City
Dr. Mackinnon reappeared in the city on Monday looking well after weeks away that included an operation at Mayo Brothers’ Rochester Minnesota. He then spent time in Clongarry Ontario visiting his former home and has been greeted with a warm welcome and broad interest beyond his professional circle.
Women’s Institute Meeting Highlights Flower Show Signups
The Women’s Institute held a large meeting in the K of P Hall Tuesday with Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Cooper presenting a beneficial demonstration. New members joined for the upcoming Flower Show as a fancy work class was approved with Mrs. Cooper teaching. The president announced $20 from Mr. Blaine for Crippled Children’s Fund, efforts include $50 to Solarium and two member quilts. Plans for a Fernie nurse talk in May, a tea at Mrs Campbell’s April 13, and a May 7 home cooking sale were set, and two vocal solos were performed by Mrs. Dori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
K. of P. Hall
Blaine
Crippled Children’s Fund
Solarium
Fernie
D. Campbell
H. Dori
Cranbrook Library Association Reports March Attendance Record
Attendance in March reached 611, a record for the Cranbrook Library. New books arrived on the shelves, memberships priced at 1.50 for seniors through November and 0.75 for juniors. Magazines are available and the reading room remains free.
Canadian Legion Receives Notable Donations
The Canadian Legion gratefully accepts a donation from C C Snowden of Calgary consisting of two walnut hat and coat hangers now flanking the entrance. Medical examining board members allied with the pensions board praised the Legion building for its exemplary appointments and operations. Visitors from other areas say the Legion club ranks highly among veterans facilities in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
C. C. Snowden
Calgary
Medical Examining Board
Pensions Board
Veterans’ Club
Special Holy Week Services at United Church
United Church announces Holy Week services from April 11 to April 15. Each evening at eight o'clock features a theme The Spirit of Loyalty Adventure Service Sacrifice Surrender with ministers delivering messages for children youth young people and general congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Evans
Kimberley
W. H. McNeil
May 24 Athletic Celebration Plans at Cranbrook
The Canadian Legion and Craw-1 brook Amateur Athletic Association announce a joint May 24 event with a management committee led by F. H. Buck. The program mirrors last year except no parade. Events include baseball, football cups, public and high school sports, and a dance, with contingents from Fernie Kimberley Nelson Trail and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion and Craw-1brook Amateur Athletic Association
F. H. Buck
G. T. Moir
J. A. Young
J. 8. Stewart
D. Halcrow
George Simpson
Kimberley
Wycliffe
Cranbrook
Nelson
Trail
Fernie
Kovotenny
Fue
Curling at Kimberley rink ends with mixed results
Early last week two rinks from Concentrator faced Kimberley teams. The McKenzie-Whitford rink drew 8 8 while Ward’s rink defeated Bidder 12 7. Spectators enjoyed the session as curling extends its lengthy season at the Kimberley rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
Messrs. Bidder
Nick McKenzie
Messrs
A. A. Ward
H. Whitford
McKenzie-Whitford
Ward
Tennis Season Opens As Courts Readied
Mesrs. G. P. Simpson and D. M. McDonald inspected the tennis club grounds on Saturday to assess the courts. Work will begin at once to prepare three courts for the season with opening not delayed beyond the usual time if springlike weather continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Simpson
D. M. McDonald
Tennis Club
Local Legion Branch Appeals to Dr King for Pension Action
Cranbrook Branch of the Canadian Legion telegraphs Hon Dr J H King in Ottawa urging amendments to soldiers pensions acts this session. The message says misquotations misstate his position and stresses relief for disabled veterans widows and orphans as the session ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
DR. King
The
Canadian Legion
Cranbrook
B.C
J. H. King
Ottawa
Ont
J. A. Young
W. Johnston
Daffodil Tea Aids United Church Fundraising Success
The annual Daffodil Tea at Mrs. F. M. Mac Pherson’s home Saturday raised about $75 for the United Church. Daffodils and pussy willows from Mr. Willis drew fast sales of forty five dozen items, with candy and nuts in daffodil containers popular at the table. Guests were welcomed by Mrs. B. Wallace and enjoyed a tearoom service provided by several ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
F. M. MacPherson
Willis
Taylor
Chester
Mrs. B. Wallace
Kimberley Forms Library Association After Last Week Meeting
A Kimberley group formed a Library Association after a public meeting presided by A R Lilly. Officers: President N W Burdett, Vice President J W Brault, Sec Treas A R Swanson. Directors F Fortier, J D McNiven, H Trevethick. Books may come from the school board. accommodation and future operation discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
Board of Trade
Messrs. Lilly, Brault and
Trevethick
A. R. Lilly
Library Association
N. W. Burdett
J. W. Brault
Treas
A. R. Swanson
F. Fortier
J. D. McNiven
H. Trevethick
Messrs, Lilly and Brault
Native Sons Elect Officers At Kimberley Meeting
Cranbrook Assembly No. 22 Native Sons of Canada hosted Native Daughters for a social after electing officers. Elected were E. S. Shannon president Malcolm Gillis 1st vice president J. W. Brault Kimberley treasurer J. E. Kennedy secretary F. S. Ryckman chaplain S. Moffatt set at arms L. P. Sullivan inner guard J. E. Cardinal outer guard W. Pritchard historian J. M. Clark. Installation to be held later possibly in Kimberley. Members enjoyed music by Wallace family Willis quartet Margaret Rutledge and Canadian bagpipes. Refreshments served. Chapman Camp delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Shannon
Kimberley
Malcolm Gillis
W.P. J. W. Brault
J. E. Kennedy
Ryckman
S. Moffatt
L. P. Sullivan
J. E. Cardinal
W. Pritchard
J. M. Clark
Chapman Camp
J. W. Rutledge
Cranbrook
Jerry” Wallace
Jerry
Willis Family
Elsie
Margaret
Bob
Margaret Rutledge
R. Potter
Dennie"’ Wallace
Art Wallace
Dennie
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K.p.’S
Dr. MacKinnon
W. H. Ford
Cranbrook Library Association
Native Sons
Cranbrook Assembly
Native Sons of Canada
Native Daughters
Courier
Herald
Phyllis Wallace
Charleston
BE. Dunkerley
A. Shearer
J. BE. Cardinal
ST. Eugene H
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