Anniversary Observance Continues With Knights of Pythias
A Cranbrook ceremony marked the sixty third anniversary of the Knights of Pythias with installation of officers, music, addresses, and a dance. Officers include Prince Regent Charlie Allen and Captain-General Will Spence, while Mrs Just McNeil of the Pythian Sisters delivered greetings. The event featured speakers, musical performances, and a touching poem about building bridges in twilight.
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BE. A. Hill
R. Potter
Chilirman B.A
Roy Linnell
McNeil
Pythian Sisters
Brunby
Drew
A. Thurry
Simon Frost
Arnold Holdener
Bud Parker
Will Spence
Robert Willis
Kootenay Palace
James Drew
J. McDonald
L. Pearson
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Cranbrook
Knights of Pythias
Temple
Just McNeil
Cranbrook Temple
Knights of Lythias
Mountain Lumbermen Meet in Calgary Back Protection Fund
The Mountain Lumbermen's Association in Calgary endorsed joining a provincial lumber industry movement to create a 0.75 million dollar annual protection fund for forest production and fire control. They propose a 2l per acre levy on timber limits with government matching, plus stronger fire patrols and ranger authority.
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Mountain Lumbermen’s Association
Calgary
Mountain Lumbermen Press Wage Appeal and Association Proposals
The Mountain Lumbermen's Association seeks suspension of the minimum wage in the lumber industry pending an investigation into conditions. They urge relief for hardship from restrictive laws, propose a joint sales agency, and standard grade uniformity. The group notes a decade of declining mill production with no overproduction, and elects local Jumpermen to officers for the coming year including W. K. Nichols as President and H. P. Klinestiger as Vice-president.
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Mountain Lumbermen's Association
Mountain Lumbermen
W. K. Nichols
Eagle Lake Spruce Mills
Gistome
H. P. Klinestiger
B.C. Spruce Mills
Liamberton
C. D. McNab
Baker Lumber Company
Waldo
C. M. Pennock
Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Company
Wardner
A. Gregg
Melaven Lumber Company
Blairmore
Alta
A. McKowan
Cranbrook Sash & Door Company
Cranbrook
Harles Howarth
A.G Sawmills
Hutton
Barkerville Gold Deposits Survey Report Released
The Geological Survey of Canada publishes a report by W A Johnston and W L Uglow on the pincer and vein gold deposits of Barkerville in the Cariboo district British Columbia. It notes the rich placer gold discovered in 1860 and the camp’s production, with most yield coming in the early years, plus detailed histories of operations and workings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey of Canada
W. A. Johnston
W. L. Uglow
Barkerville
Cariboo
British Columbia
Geological study outlines origin of placer gold in the region
A report discusses the prospects for further prospecting and describes cold bearing quartz veins. It concludes that placer gold came from the veins through long decomposition and erosion of surrounding rock and quartz. The Director of Geological Survey in Ottawa and Vancouver offices can provide page images.
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Geological Survey
Ottawa
Winch
Vancouver
Development of Athletics and the Y M C A Role
A YMCA speaker warned against placing excessive emphasis on champions in sports. He urged prioritizing character and Christian citizenship, stressing fourfold development including the mind. He cited the YMCA’s educational classes, growing campus facilities, and expansion of youth groups as evidence of broader purpose beyond athletic prowess.
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Wesly Y. M.C.A
Toronto
Geo. Young
Y's
Y.M.C.A
Y.M.G.A
Vlaveround
Crocker Lecture Praises Physical Training For Canada
The speaker urged keeping up physical training to build a strong physical life and character in Canada. He described the Olympic movement from Greece to modern times and noted athletes like Liddell and Weismueller, highlighting spirit, mind, and body as key outcomes. Mr. Crocker received thanks for his illuminating address and spoke later to high school students on athletic direction.
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Canada
Mr. Crocker
Crocker
Olympicc Aemnes
B.C
Greece
Olympic
Athens
Dian
Hudson
Australia
Weismueller
Nurmi
Strenos
Liddell
Fitch
Chicago
Imbach
W. H. Wilson
E J Scovil Named Likely Conservative Candidate for Columbia
Invermere B C February 23 Special to The Herald unofficial opinion points to a fall provincial election with voters list revision in May. Earle J Scovil of Golden, a longtime district government agent, is seen as a probable Conservative candidate for Columbia riding pending party convention. John A Buckham of Golden is the current MLA.
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Herald
Invermere
B.C
Earle J. Scovil
Golden
Columbia
John A. Buckham
Run of fires hits Fernie during severe weather
Fernie saw a spate of fires with two in one night and three in a week. The Fernie Hotel blaze caused about 60000 damage with only 4500 insurance. Fire crews fought spread as upper floors burst and the building may be rebuilt. Two days later two homes burned, hindered by four feet of snow. one house was a total loss, the other partially saved.
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Fernie
Fernie Hotel
Practical Harmony Hie If marriage is one grand sweet song
A playful exchange on marriage and wealth where a speaker asks about the best air for a grand song and the reply favors a millionaire as the ideal morale of a union in a witty dialogue.
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Syra
Crescent Lodge
Wim
E. J. Scovil
North Ayn
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