Variegated copper ore described by P Leake findings
P Leake discusses bornith or variegated copper ore noting its rarity and beauty in East Kootenay with occurrences in granitic rocks and Cornwall England. He describes its copper red to brown color, horse flesh resemblance, rapid tarnish to copper green, composition copper 62.8 percent sulfur 25.4 iron 11.7, fumes on blowpipe, magnetic globule after fusion, and broad geographic specimens including Killarney Ireland New Jersey Bristol Conn Cornwall England and Selkirk range sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Selkirk Range
East Kootenay
Eng
Bristol
Conn
Killarney
Ireland
New Jersey
New Year Dinner at Kootenay House Hosts Grand Evening
Horace D. Hume and his wife hosted a lavish New Year’s dinner at the Kootenay House for a large invited circle including Mrs Redgrave Calgary based guests. The event featured extensive menu, toasts to the Queen and hosts, dancing in a converted billiard room, and lavish decorations and an artistic fruit cake. A verse by an attendee praised Mr Hume’s hospitality and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace D. Hume
Redgrave
Donald
Taylor
Moodie
J. C. Tom
Calgary
Colin Mackay
Sinclair Springs
Columbia Valley
Brownrigg
Woodley
Fletcher
Mr. Aylmer
P. Leake
Wm. McNeish
Miss Lang
Plowright
P. Leak
Kootenay House
Aylor
Hume
Fred
Curling Club Sets Ball Details and Invites
A curling club meeting last Tuesday finalized plans for a ball on the 2ardiast with tickets at $2. Invitations will go to Donald and Field and friends from nearby towns. The management committee includes H. G. Parson, H. G. Woodley, G. H. Brock, P. R. White and E. M. Innes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curling Club
Donald and Field
Messrs
H. G. Parson
H. G. Woodley
G. H. Brock
P. R. White
E. M. Innes
District Medal Postponed Due to Weather
The 13 point competition games were completed with several results listed. The District Medal event, originally slated for Wednesday, was postponed because of soft weather and will be rescheduled at the umpire’s call once conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
FE Young
W McNeish
Brock
C Pearce
A McLoan
Todd
CH Parson
Proclamation Convokes British Columbia Legislature Meeting
Royal notice convokes the Legislative assembly in Victoria for January 23, 1896 to dispatch business. Statement cites the Lieutenant-Governor and the Province’s Executive Council and seals the patent with the Great Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Victoria
EpGar Dewpney
Notice of proposed BC mining company incorporation
Notice states an application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia at the next session to incorporate a company. The purpose is to construct operate and work deep tunnels drifts or shafts to explore discover work obtain and recover minerals in East and West Kootenay Yale and Cariboo districts. It also seeks lands water powers toll rights and incidental privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly of
Province of
British Columbia
East
West Kootenay
Yale
Cariboo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joinville
Borneo
Be, Dewdney
Canada
Province
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Legislative Assembly
D. M. Eserts
Aes
James Baker
A. E. Humphreys
Ieee
Searae
Upper Columbia
Navigation & Tramway
Golden
Galena
Windermere
Thunder Hill
Canal
Fort Steele
T. B. H. Cochrane
F. P. Armstrong
United States
Chicago
Thomas & Co
Bankers and Brokers
Rialto Building
Ill
Golden Sash & Door Factory
Machine Shop
Houston & CO
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