McGill University Bill Passes After Lengthy Debate
In Victoria the legislature dealt with multiple measures including a university bill that passed its third reading by a narrow margin. The session included debates on election deposits, timber export limits, and railway company charters with amendments on land use and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Green
British Columbia
United States
Northwest Territories
Wells
Palliser
Patterson
Islands
House
Garden
Bowser
Vancouver
Suselter
Evans
Cowichan
Bows Me
Tamelhe
Southern Okanagin Railway Company
Cole Wbia Northern and
Mackenzie Valley Railway Company
St. Mary’s
Cherry Creek
Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Co
Kia
McGill University
Licensing Court Refuses New Otter Valley Hotel Licences
A special meeting of the Nivola Licensing Court in Princeton heard three applications for hotel licences in Otter Valley. The board refused all requests, citing a government instruction and public opposition, hoping to set a precedent against granting licences along railway construction routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nivola Licensing Court
Princeton
Otter Valley
D. Cameron
Grand Forks
Éookerl
J. Thynne
Thynne
Myron
Messrs
Myren
Attorn
Lne
Weather notes and lumber camp activity near Princeton
Readings for the week note high water levels enabling transport of Hedley Lumber Company logs banked between here and Princeton. Camps logging above Princeton anticipate a larger harvest than the previous period as seasonal conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley Lumber Company
Here
Princeton
Progress on Y V and E Greenwood Branch May Start to Delay Trains
The Great Northern line between Oroville and Hedley faces delays as tunneling and bridge work on the Similkameen route progresses. A long 800 foot Myers Creek tunnel advances from both ends, with six miles west of Midway and several bridges delaying track laying. Materials and beaming from Midway and Penticton may hinder spring road access, while nearby Hedley Brewing Co plant begins producing beer.
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Simikameen
Oroville
Boundary
Midway
Tiven
Great Northern
Myers’ Creek
Beteen
Molson
Rock Creek
Molwon
Okanagan
Shollkameon
Oveville
Orovilly
Similkameen
Keremens
Hedley
Penticton
Pretty Wedding at The Firs Unites T H Dickenson and Miss Rebecca Lowndes
A quiet Saturday ceremony at The Firs in Daly Ave united T H Dickenson and Miss Rebecca G Lowndes. The bridal party included Miss Gertrude Smith and Miss Marjorie Smith with S E Smith giving away the bride. Rev Loni Thomas officiated during a scene that doubled as a birthday party for Marjorie Smith with wedding and birthday cakes. Friends sent many generous gifts despite no formal invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Smith
Lide
Daly Ave
Offer Refused for Nickel Plate Wine at Hedley
Reports state a $5,000,000 offer for the Nickel Plate wine at Hedley was refused. M. K. Rodgers, former Daly Reduction Co manager, heads a syndicate and may form a mining and smelting outfit if the deal collapses. Rodgers plans to return from New York to pursue his interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley
M. K. Rodgers
Daly Reduction Co
Watt
Mer. Rodgers
New York
Hadley
Sammong
Uni
Rodgers
Similkameen Star
Kamieen
Siilkeneen
Maple Leaf Dance at Fraternity Hall
Maple Feat Club event in fraternity hall Wednesday evening last week drew over fifty guests. Music by Hill on violin and Mrs. W H Stith on piano pleased dancers. A light repast followed before midnight and dancing ended at 1 30 a.m. The season closes with the Masquerade Ball on March 16 with numerous prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Feat Club
Hill
W. H. Stith
Also Mentioned on This Page
William E. Burritt
Barwister
Charles 2. Shaw
Diyt
Exeineen
Dominion
Provincial Land Surveyor
Gazette Office
R. H. Rogers
B. G
Vernon, B.C
A. Logan & CO
Miller J Bros
Midway and
Greenwood, B.C
Edw
G. Warren
Greenwood
B.C
H. A. Wright Boot & Shoe Maker
Grand Union
Hedley, B.C
Herring & Winkler
Oliver & Gladden
Civil & Mining Engineers
JAS
Deatchmake Hedley,&.c
T.M. Gulley & CO
Womsiuia
Guin Hruding
Uberaracy
Laexorrte Ots
Piorune Frasim
Wenbow Carh
Greenwood and Midway
G. B. Lyon
Hedley, B. C
Karen Island
Victoria
Inter
Progress Ony. V. & E
Dillies & Scherpauer
Hedley Brewing Co
Beenery
West End
Imckenson—Lowndes
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