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Newspaper
Nanaimo Courier
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1889
Page
4
The Nanaimo Courier reports a Nanaimo Rovers practice readying to face Vancouver, a Blue Belt Mining Co shareholders meeting, retirement notices for Arthur Bullock and Hallock, mineral prospects near Seymour Narrows, upcoming I O G T Wellington entertainment, prorogation of British Columbia's fifth Legislative Assembly, and Privilege discussion on land exchanges and railway belt minerals.
In committee Mr Ladner pressed to require the Canadian Western Railway to dispose of lands granted under land laws. Dunsmuir argued railways must recoup construction costs. land buybacks proposed, but amendment failed. Fry sought three years to start construction. Robson noted two-year pledge. Royal Hospital bill passed third reading. Friday's session criticized grand juries. motion to urge abolition failed 14 to 405. Construction date set from November 1.
A mix of letters criticizes cooperative stores and auction competition, denounces prison labor in public work, and condemns the Free Press editorial stance. Contributors argue for peaceful trade and condemn public shaming via street chain gangs, while praising Dr Walkem and others for stance on prisoner treatment.
A tombstone maker reflects on the Old Man of the Mountain and the mule, noting the figure’s long head and awe at the mountain’s strange sounds. He concludes the being surpasses the braying wild ass of the plain, with a peculiar internal affirmation.
Mr. M. King left yesterday for Victoria. Mr. Theodore Davie M. P. P. Q. C. was a passenger on the noon train from Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. Shakespeare of Victoria were in town yesterday and returned home by the afternoon train. Tom Bell returned to the city. Mr. A. T. D. McElemnen returned from the Capital yesterday. Mr. William Duns or Boo Witlin went to Victoria yesterday. Mr. Christie of Peon passed through on last night's train en route to the Usite. Mr. Marshal Prati won the Rustler contest. Mr. F. M. Que yesterday and Mr. J. C. Richards date of Sehl & Co. I went to Victoria before returning to town. The Little Wonder Cigar Store offers cigars four for a quarter. Mantles and new neckwear shown at Arthur Bullock's. EAST WELLINGTON restrictions on rail transport noted. Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Co. warns against cutting timber from their land without permission at the Company’s Office. Sr. M. Robins sun cintendent notice.
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