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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
8
The Cranbrook Herald is produced by The Herald Publishing Company with F. J. Deane serving as managing editor.
Editorial condemns R L Borden's plan to gift three Dreadnoughts to Britain at 35 million dollars, arguing it weakens Canadian naval autonomy. It cites former pledges for a Canadian navy and contrasts with Australia building its own fleet, urging Canada to maintain control and participation in defense.
The debate centers on Canada's role in funding and maintaining Dreadnoughts. Proponents urge full Canadian ownership and maintenance of ships at cost to Canada, while opponents warn against relying on Britain and pushing empire-based tribute. The discussion references Mr. Borden and Liberal reactions in a broader autonomy argument.
Pastor Rev W Kelman Thomson leads Knox Presbyterian with services at 11am 3pm Bible class and 7 30pm evening talk on The Parables of Our Lord The Good Samaritan Salvation Army Citadel Hanson Avenue offers Sunday School and adhesive class plus an evening Salvation service Capt W J Carruthers and Lt W Cooper lead the corps with the Christian Armour and What Shall I do With Jesus readings.
The pastor Rev W Elson Dunham preaches at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with subjects The Unpurchase ables The Ebb and Flow of Faith and The Enthronement of Christ. Bible school is at 3 p.m. A welcome is extended to all.
Liberal members discuss naval policy and potential amendments opposing government plans. The caucus notes no pressing emergency, yet some urge a Liberal line supporting Canadian built or manned ships or three Dreadnoughts under a formal Canadian navy. Debate centers on taxpayer relief and imperial policy.
A Canadian debate over naval policy centers on funding three Dreadnoughts and manning them at home. Policy supporters argue Canada should assume costs to protect imperial trade routes, while critics fear taxation without representation and urge careful weighing of Britain’s needs.
At the last regular meeting Rugky Mountain Chapter No 12, R.A.M., elected officers for the ensuing year. W Attridge was Principal, W H Wilson Second Principal, H L A McKowan Principal, Shankland Secretary, H A Banfield Treasurer, and B Peck Principal Overseer.
December 16 sets the tone for the coming season as Cranbrook assembles a capable squad. The town boasts several skilled puck chasers and expects a competitive field a week or two into the season.
A general meeting of the Cranbrook Curling Club will be held in the committee rooms of the Hotel Cranbrook at 8 30 pm on Friday December 13 for the purpose of selecting skips and rinks for the season. All members are urged to attend.
The article notes rinks stabilizing ice and several games recently played, highlighting ongoing curling activity and consistent play as teams adjust to firmer surface. A brief update on local sports pace accompanies the season’s early results.
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