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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald prints a heated reply to a letter signed by “A True Canadian and a True Citizen” criticizing enlistment. The editor denounces the anonymous author, challenging him to reveal identity and face publication or a confrontation.
The Liberal opposition in Victoria is accused of blocking supplies and delaying legislation and a prohibition referendum to gain party advantage. The piece argues Premier Bowser’s offer for an amicable session date should trump partisan aims during wartime. Brewster is faulted for refusing cooperation, deemed unfit to govern.
A cautionary note warns motorists against straining gasoline through a chamois skin as it can generate static electricity. The report explains how static discharge can ignite vapors, causing explosions, burns, and fatalities. It emphasizes the danger and urges avoiding this practice.
A note explains that gasoline vapors mixed with air form a highly dangerous explosive. The discussion mentions the potential hazards of vapor exposure and the need for caution in handling gasoline.
In the second week of session Liberal speakers alleged corruption in the B C government but investigations reveal nothing derogatory. The opposition is urged to withdraw charges and apologize as the house continues its work, showing the claims were unfounded election mudslinging.
Three oranges grown by Mrs. J. W. Lane on a tree at her home in Grand Forks were brought to The Gazette office. The fruit, though smaller than southern varieties, ripened fully and had good flavor. The tree bears fruit outdoors in summer and indoors in winter.
Dispatches from Rome suggest Italy could move to declare war on Germany within days amid public pressure and a strong pro German influence in Rome. The Italian government resists while economic ties and intermarriages bind the two nations, yet the anomalous situation cannot last.
The piece notes that about 26 percent of Canadian recruits were rejected for defects like flat feet and varicose veins, urging better physical training and regular medical exams in public schools. It laments missed chances to detect and address issues early, criticizing schools with insufficient gym facilities or workout time.
Mrs J H King honorary president of the St John Ambulance Assn received a Kingsgate ladies donation via Mrs Dunlop including 76 triangular bandages 1 night shirt 4 rolled bandages 18 towels 6 wristlets 11 hot water bottle covers 12 handkerchiefs and 6 surgical gowns. The Consolidated Go paid out 117000 to Trail employers in February and the payroll reached about 1200 men.
A city banquet for all Sunday school workers, hosted by the local Methodist school, featured toasts to the King and Empire and to Sunday Schools of the World. Rev J P Westman gave a keynote address on a new Sunday School ideal, with charts and discussion following, and music by J F Broughton and L A Manuel.
Nearly 60 attendees heard Matterlinck's Mary Magdalene with Rev W H Bridge abridging the drama to show Mary’s transformation through meeting with Jesus. Cranbrook Orchestra and soloists received strong applause for four items and vocal pieces. Next Wednesday will feature Hamlet with music. these evenings are praised as educative and commendable.
Letters from the front praise the home paper Herald for keeping overseas servicemen informed. The paper offers to mail to any soldier abroad for 1.00 a year or 50 cents for six months, with the Herald handling the delivery and postage, and readers paying half price.
The Overseas Club held its monthly social and whist drive at Maple Hall last Tuesday with many members present. It was decided to entertain city children on Empire Day May 26, 1916, with details left to the Executive Committee. Reverend W H Bridge spoke on club opportunities. the program included songs, a Highland Fling, a duet, and dance accompaniment. Whist drive winners were Mr and Mrs G P Tisdale. The next club dance is March 28 at Maple Hall with popular prices.
Private Glenday recalls the Langemarck battle near Ypres where shrapnel and gas left him with leg wounds. He crawled 150 yards to deliver a message then returned to a dressing station with another note. Enlisting in Windsor Ontario within thirty six hours of war declaration, he claims to be Canada’s first volunteer. He urges all able men to enlist and opposes neutrals and aliens holding jobs.
Mr Glenday describes being hit by gas, crawling to Major McKinnon and Col Hill with messages, treated by Dr Robertson, and evacuated from Poperinghe to Boulogne then Chatham. He spent 23 weeks in bed and was wounded in April after heavy fighting on Hill 60, near Langmarche, from late January.
The wedding of Murray Leo Howard and Marguerite Agnes Drummond occurred Thursday morning in Cranbrook after a morning service at St. Hugene hospital. The ceremony was performed by Father McGuire with only immediate family present due to Lent. The groom’s enlistment prompted the exception to Catholic custom, and congratulations are extended to the couple.
Mr W F McGregor known as Jerry enlists in Blairmore in the 192nd Battalion Signal Corps returning to Cranbrook for relief. Fellow brakeman Stewart McIntosh and Ray Howard also enlist with potential lieutenant’s commission. Miss Hilda Hodgson and Harry Hanson wed at Fernie Anglican church with Rev Lane officiating. Ground broken for a ten ton sulphuric acid plant near the new electrolytic zinc department. building to be 60 by 160 feet, substantial and permanent.
Christ Church hosts 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion and 1:00 p.m. Matins with Holy Communion. Sunday school and Bible class. Evening service includes a sermon series on Socialism and Christianity by Rev. W. H. Bridge. A social gathering follows, with a Q&A session. A Wednesday quiet service precedes a sacred concert and Hamlet reading by Rev. Bridge.
Morning service at Knox Presbyterian Church features Children's Hour at 11 with Blackboard Talk on How Matthew the Publican Became a Patriot and a Character Study. Anthem scheduled for morning and evening. Scriptural verse Proverbs 24 10.
Pastor Rev. Thos Keyworth and organist Chas Nidd lead services at 11 a.m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School and Adult Bible Masses at 3 p m A cordial welcome to all.
Salvation Army announces services this weekend at Apple Land Hall with Saturday evening programs, Sunday School at 11 a.m., and a 8 p.m. Sunday evening service. The schedule promises an amiable and cheerful gathering and invites all to attend.
Invermere B C March 13 The Windermere District Hospital Association held its annual meeting at Athalmer. Officers for the year were elected with Mrs Basil G Hamilton as president and Mrs Joseph Lake as vice president. Several previous directors did not seek re election. Also noted the Florence mine ore shipment of hand sorted lead ore weighing about 250 pounds per sack.
Higene Walters presents Fine Feathers a drama warning on extravagant wives and ruined marriages. An all star cast from New York headlines the United Producing Company show with complete scenery and effects. Seats on sale at Beattie Murphy Co.
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