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Newspaper

Cranbrook Herald

Location

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Sep 02, 1926

Page

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Liberal campaign meeting in Cranbrook highlights old age pensions

In Cranbrook, a Liberal rally at the Auditorium featured Dr. J. H. King with speakers W. R. Motherwell and J. W. DeB. Farris. King defended Liberal measures on old age pensions, rural credits, and the Robb budget while criticizing Conservative policies and defending government actions.

J. H. King W. R. Motherwell McKenzie King J. W. Deb. Farris B.C Cranbrook Bluebird Orchestra F. M. MacPherson O Canada

Happy Send Off For St Marys Sunday School Teachers

Children of St Marys parish honor three departing Sunday school teachers on Friday evening at Miss Lillian Jackson home. Eileen McQuaid Marguerite Godders and Lillian Jackson head to Quebec Victoria and U B C respectively.

St. Mary's Parish Lillian Jackson Eileen McQuaid Marguerite Godders Catherine Harrison Hazel Campbell Little Margaret Doris Mary Rankins Nellie Sakaguchi Calgary Little Margaret Quebec Marguerite Godder Victoria U.B.C Point Grey

Engineer J varuriage Receives Royal Canadian Medal

Awarded gold medal by E W Beatty president of the road and a $1000 prize from a Chicago institution after saving five lives at Yoho last fall. Partridge flagged an oncoming train to avert disaster, while working on the main line out of Field.

J. $. Varuriage U.P.R E.W. Beatty Royal Canadian Humane Society Chicago Yoho Partridge

King addresses interruption over crops and markets noted

Dr. King defends the link between big crops and need for markets, argues conservatives distract voters with interruptions. He cites empire trade and Canada Australia goods flow, while a listener comments on wages. Continued on Page Four.

Dr. King

Rotarians Hear Pro Minent Member And Divine On Monday

The Rotary luncheon was moved to Monday to host Rev. Dr. H. H. Bingham of Calgary. He spoke on The New Civilization arguing future civilization will be intellectual yet religion will dominate. Reg Rose, a Calgary YMCA leader, attended as well.

Rotarians H. H. Bingham Calgary Reg. Rose Y.M.C.A

Liberal Speakers Rally for King Liberals in Kimberley

A Kimberley Liberal meeting at the I.C.C.F. Hall drew a good crowd Saturday night as J. W. DeB. Farris, Hon. Wm. Sloan, and Dr. King outlined Liberal achievements. They praised old age pensions, denounced the customs scandal, and urged stronger trade with the United States, ending with the National Anthem.

Cranbrook Kimberley 1.C.C.F J. W. Brault J. W. Deb. Farris Dr. King McKenzie King Budge United States

Aurora Mine at Moyie to Begin Steady Shipping

Moyie reports the Aurora mine on Moyie Lake plans steady ore shipments to Trail smelter. The first carload is to be sent from the No 2 level dump by truck to Aldridge loading platforms, with ore from upper workings also ready for truck haul and sorting. Two cars’ worth of ore is said to be ready for shipment.

Moyie Aurora Moyie Lake Ali Ridge

Hotel Byng Opens to Public This Saturday

Cranbrook will unveil the Hotel Byng on Cranbrook Street this Saturday in the former G W V A building. The renovated structure features 22 exterior rooms with verandah, new heating and plumbing, Simmons beds and Slumber King springs, and suites for parties and family rooms. Builder A E Jones and painter Egan completed the rework, with investor Geo Tater praised for his enterprise.

Cranbrook Byng Cranbrook Street G.W.V.A Simmons A. E. Jones

Hanson Garage Lands Pontiac Agency for City Cars

After negotiation the Hanson Garage wins the Pontiac agency and expects the first carload to arrive Saturday. The shipment includes two coaches and two sedans to be displayed at the garage. A carload of four touring cars a 4 ton truck and a Cranbrook Co-Operative Society delivery car are also arriving this week along with a McLaughlin shipment.

Hanson Cranbrook Co- Operative Society

Nelson Visitors From Payne Family In Local District

Mr and Mrs F F Payne of Nelson were in the district for a day or two at the end of last week. Payne manages the Nelson News and toured the territory his paper serves. He visited the Herald office and said conditions in Granbrook and Kimberley districts looked very favorable.

Nelson F. F. Payne

Meighen Urges Canada to Stand on Its Own

RT. Hon. Arthur Meighen advocates self reliance for Canada. He calls for keeping natural resources in country, producing goods locally, employing Canadians, using water power, and routing traffic through domestic railways and ports to drive two decades of industrial progress.

Canada

Successful meeting of Lady Conservatives in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook Conservative Women's Study Club hosted a Wednesday afternoon meeting at K P Hall with over 100 local ladies in attendance. Mrs J Norcrave opened in uniform, Col Clayton urged cooperation to advance Conservative aims, and Dr Rutledge cited zinc ore shipments aiding regional industry.

Cranbrook Conservative Women's Study Club K.P. Hall O' Canada G. 8 McIntosh Brumby Harrison Failies Uni J. Norcrave Col. Clayton Dr. Rutledge Belgium Steinwinder Ia Troy Montana East Kootenay

Modern School Pianist Harold V Anderson Recital at Knox

Harold V Anderson presents a Knox Presbyterian Church recital on September 8 featuring Rachmaninoff Variations on a Theme by Chopin and Scriabin works. The program includes Chopin Ballade in G minor and a Sonata Op. 30, with emphasis on modern school masterworks and their technical demands.

Harold V. Anderson Knox Presbyterian Church America Rachmaninoff Chopin Poland Mr. Anderson Scriabine

Fidelity Securities to Market 8% Gold Note Issue in Vancouver

Mr R Maddick of Fidelity Securities Corporation Vancouver is in the city this week to promote an 8 percent gold note issue with a bonus stock. The firm claims the largest machine shop in British Columbia. Maddick will meet clients at the Hotel Byng during the stay.

R. Maddick Fidelity Securities Corporation, Ltd Vancouver Fidelity Security Corporation B.C Maddick Byng

Murdoch Wins Bid for Legion Building on Baker Street

At a legion meeting in the Recreation Club building the tender of A Murdoch of this city was accepted for the construction of the new Legion building on Baker Street. The project is expected to cost around $40,000 and construction will start at once.

Canadian Legion Recreation Club A Murdoch Legion Baker Street

Mrs. J. H. King Honored at Liberal Reception

Liberal women of the city hosted a Tuesday afternoon reception at K. P. Hall for Mrs. J. H. King. The program featured vocal and instrumental numbers by Mrs. F. M. MacPherson and Mrs. Park, plus political talks by Mrs. F. B. Miles and Mrs. H. A. McKowan. Refreshments followed. the event drew a large crowd and was deemed a complete success.

J. H. King K. P. Hall F. M. MacPherson Park F. B. Miles H. A. McKowan King

Visitors From Coast Here for Vancouver Board of Trade Visit

Vancouver board of trade members greeted by rainy weather on their interior tour. A banquet at K.P. Hall hosted by the local board drew about a hundred guests as coast businessmen continued a second such trip.

Louis D. Taylor Vancouver Board of Trade Cranbrook Kimberley Interior Board of Trade Board Fof Trade T. R. Flatt CPLR West End CPR K.P Iisit Alex Hurry W. H. Wilson

Fine entertainment under Scotch auspices

Under Cranbrook Caledonian Society sponsorship the Mary Isdale Entertainers and Dancers of Vancouver perform at the Auditorium on Friday night September 10. The group includes about twelve artistes from ages eight to fifteen with twenty numbers of Scotch and other entertainments. Helen Worden will accompany, and Fernie piper W. M. Strachan will also appear. Further details appear in the issue ad and posters.

Cranbrook Caledonian Society Mary Isdale Vancouver Helen Worden W. M. Strachan Fernie Piper

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. B. Bennett H. G. Cahan Geo. Foster Robb General Motors Bowser St. Mary’s Sunday School L. D. Taylor Aurora Mine Hotel Byng Hanson Garage NEW Automobile Agency R. L. Maitland W. G. Clayton J. W. Rutledge Meighen Arthur Meighen Modern School W. E. Payne F. E. Burke Wanes Mon K. P
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