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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
4
The lists show strong Cranbrook interest in curling as rinks are in good order for what is expected to be one of the city's best curling seasons with notable local figures named.
The Y M C A notes report a Tuesday meeting where five bowling teams were organized for a winter schedule. Captains were chosen and a Thursday meeting will draw up dates and opponents. Attendance praised, seating to be increased, and a shorthand class begun.
A brief editorial remark discusses the belief that the forthcoming class will embody the qualities sought by leaders. It notes expectations for character and capability in shaping future affairs. The tone is reflective and forward looking.
London editors praise Laurier amendment to Borden bill creating a Canadian fleet unit on both coasts ready to aid Britain. The Daily News Leader notes it preserves Canada’s foreign policy control in Parliament while offering a maritime force of its own beyond Borden’s scheme, though warns of hidden admiralty dealings.
Fragmentary OCR of a long Christmas carol verses describing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem with shepherds hearing tidings from angels and traveling to find the newborn savior. The text includes classic phrases about comfort, joy, and defeating Satan, with references to Mary and the manger.
Ottawa reports a 1.31 million dollar surplus in the Dominion postal service for the last fiscal year, with net revenue up 4 802 compared to 1910 11. Letters and postcards total 566 110 000 across Canada, Ontario contributing 240 232 000 of that amount. The text also includes a verses fragment about Christmas.
The piece argues Christmas is more than a vision, shaping faith and daily life, while urging concerted action to realize its spirit. It notes political tensions over the Cumberland strike and government policing, calling out a costly approach that could boost labor unrest and hurt trade. It closes with a literary flourish on book love from Trollope.
Victoria B C Dec 18 It is understood John Jardine Vancouver Island's representative on the royal commission on labor urges an early visit to Cumberland the coal center of current discontent to prepare an interim report before the January legislative session with recommendations
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