GREAT NATURAL RESOURCES AND SELKIRK SETTLERS NOTES
The piece discusses the St. Marys valley mineral prospects with Canada's Geological Survey involvement and rail transport concerns for development. It also reports the death of Selkirk settler John Mackay in Toronto at 94 and memorializes Highland Scottish migration from Lord Selkirk era. It ends noting proposed changes to British Columbia municipal governance including term lengths and school rate adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey
de. J. WH. King
M.L.A
Cranbrook
John F. Hitchcroft
Dominion
Geological Department
St. Marys Valley
Aroun Fort Steele
Tracy Creek
Windermere
Kootenay Central
St. Marys
Bie
Milway
Marysville
CPLR
St. Tib's Live
C. P. KR
Selkirk
Toronto
John Mackay
Ontario Street
Kildonan
Land
Lord Selkirk
Hudson's Bay Company
Scotland
Cromarty
Whitson Bay
Donald
Catherine Bruce
Wis
Mit Ocean
Mackay
York Factory
Hudson Bay
Red River
Hayes River
Lake Winnipeg
Hudison
Pembina
Point Douglas
Northwest Company
Mackays
Canada
Des Hots
Montreal
Newmarket
Ont
West Gwillimbury
Union of
B. C
Victoria
Rom
Tatepayers
Montreal Bank Directors Outline Canadian Outlook
Montreal December report from Sir George Drummond and Sir Edward Clouston at the Phuni of Montreal annual meeting notes a lingering low mood across Canada and the United States. They forecast hope with conservative policy, citing bank note circulation and strong Northwest crops as signals, while cautioning against overextension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
United States
George Drumton
Edward Clouston
Phuni of
George Drummond
Ward Clouston
Dail
British Columbia Wins Gold in Horticultural Awards
British Columbia fruit triumph continues with another gold medal, marking a fourth straight year of top honors. Delta omnibitore awards and subsidiary prizes accompany the main prize as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
British Delta
Weige
Brandrith lectures at Farmers Institute on rust control and apple variety planning
A Friday night Farmers Institute meeting in the provincial Government building featured W. J. Brandrith of Ladner, secretary of the British Columbia Fruit Growers Association. He spoke on rust control, summer openings to prevent too rapid growth, and interposing rows of self fertile apple varieties for large plantings. He urged greater use of free agricultural lectures and noted the importance of inviting ladies to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
W. J. Brandrith
Ladner
British Columbia Fruit Growers Association
Department of Agriculture
New Gym Apparatus Installed For Winter Use
The article notes a new horizontal bar and a vaulting horse with spring board by Mr. W. Selby installed for gym use. Boys join the winter program. rule enforces rubber shoes on the floor. Arrangements are underway for a basketball match and a concert in a few days.
Masquerade Ball dazzles Audi torium crowd in costume parade
The masquerade ball at the Auditorium drew about sixty couples in outfits from Cow Girls to Clowns. Prizes went to Miss Barnhart for a Cow Girl and Miss Cooper for Topsy, with E. Wright as Cowboy and Wm. Warrison as a clown igniting the night. Notable costumes included Miss Moran as Miss Columbia and others like Two Little Girls in Blue and A Dutchman with a Teddy Bear as attendees praised the display. The Moyle orchestra played fine music and the event was a clear success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyle
J. Barnhart
Cooper
Centleman
E. Wright
Wm. Warrison
Orr Miss Moran
Columbia
D. J. Elmer
Patmore
R. A. Fraser
Tannhauser
Sir James
A. L. Wilson
James Caslake
Coleman Items From the Coleman Miner
E Disney's men erect snow sheds over the track near the mine. Several local business figures visit Coleman and area firms report brisk activity. The mild fall leads to speculation Coleman lies in the banana belt and Gibson Lumber camp notes show deliveries twice daily as industry grows. Thomas Tiffen plans to leave for the Old Country in charge of Mr Crone who was injured at Cran Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Miner
E. Disney
Gibson Lumber Camp
Coal Company
Coleman
Thomas ‘Tiffen
Old Country
Mr. Crone
Cranbrook
Alberta Oil Boom Promises Big Returns in Prospectus
A fragmented prospectus from Pincher Creek notes Alberta oil offers steady income and strong future value. It cites 50 barrel wells and a 5000 barrel California equivalent, with four drills operating in the Pit Creek district and a promised Alberta oil boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
California
Pit Creek
Tts
Vince & Pure Oil
Bex
The Boys Brigade Enrollment Nears As Supplies Arrive
English accoutrements have arrived and enrollment will begin within days. All boys who have attended drills are urged to be present next Monday night at 7 30 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. C. Bowness
RED Cross
Peter Dawson
Bowness
Cranbrook, B.C
E Patmore Bros
Crapbrook
Fraser River
Yellow Head Pass
Fort George
Joseph Ryan
Hanges
Bontreal Bank
Canadian Outlook
Brandrith
Good Farmers’ Meeting
C. Faure
Lille
James McNeill
Fernie
P. Marcellus
Pine Creek
J. M. Stewart
Tie Laapaotor
CO. P. R
W. G. Norrie
International Coal & Coke Co
Lundbreck
Banana Belt
Burwell Avenue
Baker Hill
Hanson Avenue
Beale
Elwell
Stacson
THE
Cranbrook Cafe
Calgary
G. M. Blake
the Cosmopolitan
Metropolitan Hotel
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