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Newspaper

Cranbrook Herald

Location

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

7

Local Cranbrook sales and arrivals highlight holiday season

Cranbrook Drug & Book Co features 50 cent to 4.50 bead sets and Xmas novelties. Mrs H G Long visits Spokane. Archie Leitch from Calgary tours the city. Delany Sinclair advertises beds and furniture with 26 percent sale, while Mac's News Stand opens as a new landmark on Baker Street. Local hospital notes and community events punctuate the week.

Cranbrook Drug & Book Co Gep Ratcliffe & Stewart H. G. Long Spokane J. E. Johnson Yahk Delany & Sinclair, Ltd Trilby Rebel Big Sand Creek Mayook Cranbrook New York City Mammoth News Emporium Mac New York J. R. McDonald Patricia Mannings Baker Street

Opening Banquet Marks Kimberley Curling Rink Launch

Cranbrook curlers gathered in Kimberley for the official opening of the new five-sheet rink. A grand march to the boarding house preceded a banquet hosted by the Kimberley Curling Club. A. C. Bowness received an honorary membership for his ice making, with Dr. G. E. L. MacKinnon and W. F. Cameron in attendance. Membership stands at about 175 locally plus 75 from Chapman Camp.

Cranbrook Kimberley Bull River Rossland Nelson and Chapman Curling Club A. C. Bowness Bowness Kimberley Curling Club G. E. L. MacKinnon Selkirk Curling League W. F. Cameron Crow's Nest Pass

Public-spirited trio to build sleigh run and ski hill

Three Cranbrook citizens T M Roberts A H De Wolfe and C C Staples back a new sleigh run and ski jumping site near the hospital. They estimate a 100 dollar cost to clear and prepare the area and invite donations to offset expenses for the benefit of the city as snow remains.

Messrs T. M. Roberts A. H. de Wolfe C. C. Staples Cranbrook

Recital by Mrs Finlayson’s pupils at Presbyterian school

Pupils of Mrs. Dan Finlayson presented a Tuesday afternoon recital in the Presbyterian schoolroom. Rev. M. S. Blackburn presided and praised the evident hard work of teacher and students. McGill certificates were awarded to Evelyn Gartside and Sheila Hennessy.

Dan. Finlayson Presbyterian M. S. Blackburn Nancy and Margaret McCrindle Dith Faulkner the Snowman Gladys Ratcliffe Selma Ljund

Apple Sauce Or Cranberry Stew Riddle

An Irishman asks what thim are and learns they are cranberries. The response claims when thim cranberries are stewed they make better apple sauce than prunes, implying a playful culinary comparison.

Banff Guide Tom Wilson Praised for Rocky Mountain Discovery

Banff mountain guide Tom E Wilson told Montreal that hunting grounds in the Canadian Rockies rank among the finest. He noted that hunting is better now than 40 years ago and recalled his lifetime of exploration including Yoho Valley and Lake Louise, renamed Emerald Lake after Princess Louise.

Tom E. Wilson Banff Montreal Wilson Yoho Valley Lake Louise Lake of the Emerald Lake Princesa Louise Marquis of Lorne Tom Wilson Guides Rocky Mezntaize Walcott Bmithoesian Institute

Lumberton Club Social and Holiday Activities Report

The Lumberton Chronicle notes a C G I club meeting with Miss Laing's initiation, new gifts, and thanks to Mrs. Neuman. Local staff changes include Miss Laing's sick leave and George Cameron replacing her briefly. The Scout troop and school concert highlight Christmas festivities, with Santa distributing gifts to all children and a full program of recitals, songs, and dances.

C.G.I. R Miss Laing Neuman A. J. Robertson Miss Stevens C.G.I.T Florence Parent Miss Dinsmore Golden George D. Cameron Fernie Lumberton Elsa Stevens Glendon Barter Charleston Phyllis Dwelley Dennis Downey Revel Santa Claus Santa Canada Bob Cook Gilbert Parent Gilbert Barter Billy Trussler Marguerite Yeager Gladys Downey Myrtle Gourke Willie Albert Griffiths Edward Kydd Santa Claus Land Kathryn Jacobson Margaret Doris Hutchinan Gladys Parent Gordon Trust Neil Campbell Tom Hanson

Cranbrook Rotary Hosts Newcomer At Dinner

At Cranbrook Rotary Club, J. R. McDonald introduced as the town's youngest merchant. He, known as Mac, received a warm welcome from fellow merchants. A Christmas dinner was served and plans for a merchant matter were postponed to the next meeting for discussion.

Cranbrook Rotary Club J. R. McDonald Cranbrook Mac

Special Christmas Services In Cranbrook Churches

Christmas services fill Knox Presbyterian Christ Church United Church and Baptist offerings with morning and evening events. Knox features choirs and an organ recital. Christ Church lists Holy Communion and Evensong with a junior party. United Church presents elaborate musical program. Salvation Army holds morning and evening services.

Cranbrook Knox Presbyterian Church Knox Church Jamouneau Christ Church St. John the Divine Fort Steele United Church Adoste Fideles Ira B. Wilson Broughton Edwards Sym- Fink Carl B. Mueller A. Sullivan No RL Park W. H Neidlinger Wallace Henry van Dyke Salvation Army Army Hall Hanson Ave

Ste. Anne shrine visits rise as season nears close

The Ste. Anne de Beaupre pilgrimage totals exceed 500,000 this year, with 804,322 visitors last year. Week ending August 22 saw 48,900 pilgrims at Ste. Annes Halifax as swordfish shipments to Boston grow, and September weddings rise from Windsor Street Station Montreal. The North Channel from Quebec will open to navigation June 1, and a traveling school program will bring Little Red Schoolhouse cars to remote Northern Ontario. Immigration to Canada in early 1926 rose 62 percent, while June arrivals jumped 50 percent. The Canadian Board of Trade planning session will occur late September to mid October in Saint John. Pacific locomotive orders expand as part of a $14,794,640 fleet provision.

Ste. Anne de Beaupre Ste. Annes Ontario Sudbury Chapleau

Holiday Hydration? No, Silk Stockings Spark a Price Debate

A 1920s cartoons style dialogue shows a shopper asking the price of silk hose and a clerk replying with a quip about the shopper’s height. The items are priced around two dollars, reflecting era retail banter and humor.

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