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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
1
Pedestrian writer Ed N. Clark tours Queen Charlotte Islands meeting local officials, Haida chiefs, and hotel hosts. He admires climate and scenery, predicts Masset development and a future motor racing track, and plans further travels with Sir Darting ambition to walk to the San Francisco Fair and around the world.
Dr. Sullivan arrives on the last boat from the mainland and lodges near Sargan Lake. Frank Van from Yakoun ranch visits town for a few days.
Mrs Charles Harrison wife of the town magistrate hastens to England after receiving a cablegram Friday urging immediate departure. She plans to board the Prince Albert next Tuesday due to her aged father’s poor health. A farewell banquet is canceled but well wishes for a speedy safe journey accompany her.
The Prince Rupert Board of Trade plans a summer business excursion to Massett and the Islands led by publicity agent Percy Godenrath. Success hinges on GTP steamship officials as the current round trip rate of 16 dollars is considered high.
Mrs Hastie and her son spent a few days here this week. Frank Hicks of the Pool Hall left for Rupert on the last boat on a business trip. Mr La Rochelle representing the Moore light was here for a few hours last boat day. It is hoped Mr H S Clements MP will visit the Islands after the Ottawa session. We recall his last visit and the way he secured appropriations for Dominion Public Works.
The Furthest West Branch of the Overseas Club will hold its postponed annual general meeting at the Massett Schoolhouse at 7:80 p.m. on Monday June 8 1914. All present and intending members are urged to attend. President C Harrison.
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for Massett Hospital building will be received by noon June 16 1914. Plans and specs available at Mr Jas Martin Massett. Each tender must include a ten percent cheque payable to the undersigned. Cheques will be forfeited if tenderers decline or fail to sign and complete the contract. The lowest bid need not be accepted.
Local notes report Graham Island seeing more pre-emptions this year than any other BC district. Several visitors arrive in Massett and Port Clements. A plan for a Dominion Day celebration at Massett aims to boost hospital funds.
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