Retired government agent honored in Cranbrook presentation
Last Friday in the Cranbrook government building a gold watch and chain and 780 in gold were presented to A. C. Nelson, the long serving government agent for East Kootenay. Judge Thompson and local residents praised his fifteen years of service and the railway construction era while a long list of signatories witnessed the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nelson
Cranbrook
Judge Thompson
Alfred C. Nelson
Government of
British Columbia
Fernie
Fort Steele
East Kootenay
T. Alexander
A. J. Balment
T. H. Banfield
S. Banwell
J. Barber
W. B. Bardgett
M. A. Beale
R. E. Beattie
C. G. Bennett
Fred Binmore
R. J. Black
S. Bonnell
M.D
A. C. Bowness
J. Brault
Bridges
Jas. Buchanan
N. W. Burdett
F. J. Burns
P. Burns
Cranbrook Sash & Door Co
L. J. Cranston
W. C. Crebbdin
Crows Nest Pass
Lbr. Co
J. G. Cummings
WH. Darling
Davis Bros. Electric Co
J. F. Deacon
F. de Zall
A. Doyle
J. W. Drew
East Kootenay Butcher Co
East Kootenay Sr. Co
Thankful Address For Generous Gifts And Loyalty
A speaker expresses deep gratitude for a kind address a generous subscription and a gold watch and chain. He thanks colleagues in the provincial government for loyalty and personal kindnesses shown during and after his tenure.
Abuse of the Companies Act and Stock Fraud Critique
Herbert W. Jordan argues that curtailing land speculation shifted fraudsters to floating oil and mining companies. He calls for a Blue Sky Law to protect investors and creditors from fake concerns. He cites English practice where unscrupulous leaders exploit company forms to extract value while evading consequences.
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England
Herbert W. Jordan
Secretaries’ Association
London
Artemis
Overseas Club Faces February Whist Drive Evening
The February committee of the Over Seas Club plans a whist drive on February 5 with songs recitations and an 8 p.m. auditors report meeting. Refreshments follow. Mr. and Mrs. H Seaman lead the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over Seas Club
H. Seaman
Liberals Attack Government Land Policy in Cranbrook Meeting
In Cranbrook a Liberal rally filled the auditorium as candidate C R Ward chaired and speakers including H Brewster and M A Macdonald urged voters. They assailed land policy, urged agrarian settlement, and warned of bankruptcy risks as they pressed for Liberal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Ward
H. ©. Brewster
M. A. Macdonald
J. H. King
W. A. Nisbot
T. S. Gill
Pythians Install New Officers at Cranbrook Gala
About forty five members attended the Pythian gathering in Cranbrook as Deputy Grand Chancellor installed the new officers. The event launched plans for six months of activity in Pythianism and a celebration for the Pythian Golden Jubilee on February 19 with participation from Pythians across Canada and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
G. W. Donahue
C.C
R. C. Carr V.C
Alex. Henry
M.aw
A. P. Carr
Washington
Rossland
Noble Binns
Trail
The Glad Eye 1 Won a London Comedy Arrives Here
The All British company led by Louis Meyer brings The Glad Eye to our stage next Tuesday at the Auditorium. The London Times and Daily Telegraph praise its nonstop laughter while the Montreal and Winnipeg papers call it genuinely funny with sparkling cast and flawless technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Meyer
Strand
Garrick Theatres
London
Paris
London Times
Daily Telegraph
Toronto Globe
Montreal Herald
Montreal Telegram
Winnipeg
the Tribune
Winnipeg Telegram
Knox Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting Report
The Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting at the School House on Wednesday January 21. Reports showed good progress for 1918 and after discussion refreshments were served by the ladies. Officers for 1914 were named including Treasurer Mr Collins Secretary Mr Nisbet Envelope Secretary Mr Macpherson and Managers Mr McGregor Mr Macpherson M E Collins W E Worden Alex McKenzie J W Spence H H McClure and W A Nisbet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Collins
W. A. Nisbet
F. M Macpherson
W. W. McGregor
Fr M. Macpherson
M. E. Collins
W. E. Worden
Alex. McKenzie
J. W. Spence
Ho McClure
McBride Likely Chosen as Canada’s High Commissioner
Victoria B C Jan 27 Theden notes strong momentum for Sir Richard McBride to succeed the late Lord Strathcona as high commissioner for Canada A government source says the decision pits McBride against Hon Adam Beck but favors McBride to represent the Dominion in the metropolis of the empire A senior figure adds he would be surprised if Sir Richard does not take the mantle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Theden
Richard McBride
Lord Strathcona
Canada
Covernment
Richard
Adam Beck
Hieheld
Financial Statement of Crangrook School Bome Year Ending nov
Audited financial summary showing receipts for school purposes city allotment government grants and building work totals and expenditures on teachers salaries supplies janitorial and general costs. Balance on hand 25217.47 with auditor John Cholditeh certifying accuracy and vouchers verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crangrook School
BOME
Ace
Fernie Construction Co
Govt. Ace
Dept. of Education
John Cholditeh
Fund Appeal For Injured Riley Fungs Near 1914 St Eugene Hospital
Riley Fungs J Riles lost both legs to amputation at St Eugene Hospital last week. He is recovering in bed for weeks, reliant on charity for artificial limbs. He was found wandering near Canal Flats after five days in the woods. feet frozen. An Irish shoemaker with wife and three Newfoundland children, he could work if limb support were funded. The Herald fund has raised little this week. $200 is needed soon to supply artificial legs so he may leave hospital and be self supporting. Donations may be sent to the Herald office. The Cranbrook Operatic Society holds its annual general meeting at 8 pm Tuesday February 3 1914 at the Y M C A to elect officers and decide the next production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Riles
St. Eugene Hesprtal
Pat
Canal Flats
Mr. Riley
New Foundland
The
Herald
Riley
L. Staples
Cranbrook Operatic Society
R.Y.M.C.A
Tweeday
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Nelson
Mr. Nelson
A. B
Macdonald
Overseas Club
Ward
Brewster
Liberal Party
Chas. R. Ward
McBride
Nat
Ment
Mr. Macdonald
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Sir Richard
Providence
British Columbia Liberal Association
Presbyterian Church
Ing Manual Training School
South Ward School
Ing Equipment Manual Training School
Cone
Janitor's Tools
Riley Fungs
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