OMI ‘ ut ___ NEW HAZELTON, B, C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1927 Smithers Notes Mrs, J. R. McIntyre and Mrs. Geo. Wall entertained at bridge on. Friday | evening of last week at. the home of the former. . There were seven tables und the winners were Mrs, W. J. Dood- son and Mrs, Clas. Tteid, The St. James W. A. held their an- nugl sale of work in-the town hall on Satnrday afternoon which Was 8 greet sticcess and stdded' to the ‘thureh funds over $300.00: ‘The hvop-la was the big attraction. She members of this or- sunzation are to be congratulated on the splendid manner in which they put on the sale, not only in the excellent quality of the Varied srticles, but on the, artistic inanuer each and. every stall was decorated, : Mr, and Mrs, O’Brien returned south after spending some: time at the King Tut and Vietory groups on Tfudson Bay mountain. Both. were cuthused with their trip: und expressed their satisfuetion with the progress of tha work being done on the abore claims. Dr. Pain and J. DP. Wheeler were in town Just Saturday, My. Wheeler is leaving shortly for Chilliwack where he will enter business eireles. .. past week lias with considerable fo rain on Sutur- The wenther for the been very omild snow which: turned day afternoon, , TERRACE BOY GOES TO VICTORIA Will Represont the North in the Boys Parliment Which meets Dur- - ing Christmas Holidays ‘A singular honor has been conferred npon ‘Lerrace in the fact that Elmer MeConnel, one of its high xehool pup- is, has been elected delegate to repre- sent the Prince Rupert and Skeena rid- ings at the forthcoming Boy's parlia: ment to be held at Vietorta parliament buildings during Christmas vacation. Ener was chosen by the Onwego Trail Rangers group of Knox echureh as their candidate for this much coveted honoy,. Word has just been received from J. EB Barrie, the returning officer for the district, that Elmer had been elected by acclamation. Sneh nagoaimity on the part.of other Trail Ranger's Sreups in Prince Rupert and in the north has been the occasion of appreciation and Inch favorable comment throughont the Terrance District, _ * Viner MeConnetl is the Chief Runge: i the Onwego group and, he hay beey associated with the fonr-fold moyve- meut ever since its introduction in Ter- race nnider the leadership of Mr, Fow- ler, how of Smithers, At present ‘AL len Holmwood, principal of the public school, is mentor of the local sroup. If is cumumimously. conceded that, in the- local candidate, we have a young maiz well warthy sucht an hour, and Terrace extends to him best wishes as he goes to the provincial parliament to sit ix day about noon wh Rock Crashed | Through Roof . Mani -\ fate] accident happened about a nile and nv half from. Terrace on Sun- [ en Arthur M. Priest- ly, baggage man on No. 6, C. N.R, ex- press and..mail train going west, was hit by a rock and died a few Kours af- ter, The train was making its usual tun, A rock? Oh a steep bank rolied down and hit:the ruof of the haggaze car, crashed through and cuught the baggageman on the. head ‘While he wax working at his desk. The stone wus so ble that the express man who wis in the same car, could not lift it off. He had to get assistance, » At Terrace Dr. Bremmitt was called and he saw “ut a glance how serious the injuries were and he accompanied the injured man back to the Hazelton hospital for trentment. Dir, Leonard Wrinch met jthe train and took the man » Gea, Wall made a tip to New Hiiz- elton over the week endj sir. Dathle of the. Duthie mine ha vemrped to his home in Seattle where he will spend Christmas with bis fam- - By Fee om eh Bay wees : sae ‘A SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR In spite of the fet. of the weather ‘conference with some of the most. pro- mising young men of the province, elton, - until hext Thursday afternoon in Haz- Ss Killed over to the hospital, It was found that the head was very..hadly erushed and that no hopes of yecovery could ‘be held out. Priestly passed away a few hours af. ter he arrived at the hospital, Coroner $8. H. Hosiins was notified and on Monday afternoow he arrived it Hazelton by special train in com: pans with .Assist. Supt, Russell and Clarence Foster, A eforoner’s jury war: empanelled and the remains were view; ed. The inquest was then Adjourned W. C, LITTLE HAD PICTURE TOOK Got into the papers When he was at- lending Advisory Eoard Mect- ings in the South W. C. Little of Woodcock, 1 pioueer Yancher on the Skeena river, and one who is known from one’end of the tlis- that hall of fame known as “Who's Who ia Agriculture” run by the Van- couver Province. William mist have been all dressed up for the ocension us none of lis old friends would have recognizetL him. Towever,. the Prol vince suys about him as follows :—; “W. C. Little, owner of a 320- acre farm at Woodeuck on-the’ Skeenn riv- er, he is one of the most northerly fnr- mers in British Columbia, bis farm be- ing within five degrees of the Artic Circle. Nevertheless it is wonderful the crops that be raises, and he has also planted -a small orchard in which the trees are coming along splendidly and promise to bear at an early date. Mr. Little pays special ‘ attention to daivying and has a herd of grade, but high class Holsteins whose milk he ships to Prince Rupert. . ' Mr. Little is a member of the advis- ary board of the Farmers . Institute ind is also secretary of the local in- stitute, He is a native of ayr, Scot: land, aud came to Canada twenty-five years ago, spending a few years at Brandon, Man. und “Armstrong in the Okanagan, before be finally loented nf trict to the other, got his picture int No 20d I - QUICK NEWS It is rather-premature ‘for winter. but the prairies are stook threshing in the snow. While sympathiizig with prairie farmer we are alsyp very thank- ful for the excellent threshing wenther we had in the Bulkley. ‘ The Farmers Institute ‘will complete another year of progress soon and ad- vuncement und may :leolk. back with pride at the uchievements of ihe past. Of course there are a few little im- provements left for 1928, but’ judging from the enterprise and co-operative spirit shown heretofore. it will be just A cise Of - having mét the enemy. We are theirs. Very encournging reports ure re- ceived from Mrs, Carl Wakefield in Rochester, ee Kerr Bros, have taken over several head of young stuek from F, Morden, They also have disposed of their faqj pigs. —, After some yours of hunting for land John Green has found 160 acres upon Which .he and the vendor could agrec as ‘to prices and terms. Will bé completed at an early date, The transfer — ’ Falling to secure what he required in the way of cattle and prices at the Woodeock some eight years go. home market, D. G. Greene went on to Houston.and bought the herd of A Maxwell. My, Mnxwell is going into THE HOSPITAL DANCE s _ ; The imnual ball given by the Wo Inan’s Auxiliary to the Terrace Hospi > [eb given ine the GW Ye. han Ga tne evening of November 30 h was an un-|) inclem- ency of the weather. The background | of evergreens made a pretty setting for [eves of suecess despite the jthe beautiful costumes of the Indies, [known along the Hue. His home war _ PROSPECTS ARE-BRIGHT Geo, Little returned home last Wed nesday after spending several Weeks ir! The late Arthur Priestly was wet in Edmonton, but at the time. of the neeldent his wife was on a visit ¢¢ MANCONT ER. oe og ees bes ‘Bananas, Bandits and Bridge}: | + | Builders, trotting off with the ‘bacon. "+; The games were erenly contested and heing bad and the ronds worse the W. shor S185 to the good. (- Ae (heir destination before Christmas, In verrnce wish ta expresy’ thelr sincere BSINtance eiven them during their late g@eveavement, also to thank those who Recut floval tributes, miiupert are to organize shortly and-at: Se ciupt to get more consideration for the givenses and the gas taxes they .pay. gt is not proposed to unite with- nm Auto elubds. 7 A. Brsnuir In Assembly Tall, Wazeltor ! last friday uleht Was a big snecess A geod nein people, were preseut and sside went with a vim. As it te scit the Indios of St. Peters chureh avi Thore was a short, program tn whiel: the following tuak parti--WMane, Mrs Dungute; violin, Mrs, Boden; vevita tion, Miss ‘Comlinson; piano, Miss G. Miller: poclration, Mrs, Tomlinson : inno Dy Leoangyrd Wrinch; violiy . dttett, Aiis. Thineute nnd 35s. Boden 4 , vocal quartette, Misses Cox wad Mot fett and Messrs, Mackay ad) Proctor THE CHRISTMAS STEAMER — ee The stermer Prince Rupert whieh ts i scheduled to sail south from Drine: Rupert at nine Friday movaing, Dec B2hrd, will sail at ten @elock Thursday mwlieht, De 23ud. making. conneetions m with boats and tring In Vancouver, This will allow DIssenzers. to reach order to perform this service the haat; Will go north te Stewart and Anox four po oaiteeon Wednestiay, Dec, 21, CARD OF THANKS eee Mrs. Richmond and Mrs: Ardueh of ippreciatlon’ of the’ aympathy ind as- Allien ‘ ” The nutomobile owners, in’ Prince ure they indebted to the members of the. Canidian Legion forthe free use |) of thety hall und other courtesies ex- tended, snd. ti. the jan? the gay caps, the snle of Which |inereused . the fate receipts and addet amuch to the fan and JoNity of the oc- casion, The music rendered ‘ Laren's orchestra Jeft nothing te he | lesired, as the Auxiliary bad chose St. Andrews night they put on, under Mrs. 5. Andersou’s able nhlnagenient, severni Seotch dances, During — the Supper hour Mrs, Allen. sang a Scutch song wud later with My. «Allen, gave y jdranwiic dnet which was much appre tinted. Refreshments Were most gen- jerously given by che ladies of the con paruntiy.” ‘Phe yeceipts will touch | thy hundred dollar mark and will swell the ‘fund ready’ held by the Wy. A. Which added to thit, of the mein pbourd will ro fur towirds Paying for whit is decided on after a consulta: tion with Dr, Brummitt. The .board feels. which they think usvees with the sonmannity, that. at Dresent they shoul work ty ‘enlarge the scope off: the ‘doctor's wscftluess, rather than ti attempt the tuicertain success of open: ing-a hospital During the past year the hospitut board and tlie atsiliars have veesived dénations’ if over $150 They feet sure the public will feel thex have justified thetr oxistutice, . CARD OF THANKS _ | he Woman's Auxiliaey to the Ter- race Fospital Board desire ty. exjtress their appreciation te the public for. the very generous support ‘accorded them in, making their ball sueli a suecessful affair, both by, their presence and con: tributions’ to. the” supper.’ Nxpecia lly -nembers ‘of-the or: by Me. {while taking ont logs forthe Giggy _ mill down the river, He was taker. to the Hazelton hospital. - ; ' “A, Ge RIx of Prince fown on business last “week, in. (own n few days. # Lakelse hatchery were among the thos- | a\ farewell party” was tendered WwW. the middle west, going as far east RE Winnipeg. He brought back a num. ber of horses. for use in his: logging fips, Aly. Little found business.con- than they have been for years, due to the provinces, He looks for a hig in- crease in the demand for Inmber and wl other building muterials, The ci- ties are now preparing for a good deal of building in order to handle the in- creased business offered. Then there their buildings and building new ones. It looks. good for the mill business. Terrace Notes Rev, Dr. Darwin lett Weduesdiay te, visit Rey. J. H. Young in Tinzelton, Ar, and Mts, Nash visited ‘Prince Rupert last week, . I. MelIntosh of Prince Rupert tr au guest of Mr. Geo. Keith, John Lips: had ‘the mistortme | to brenk his leg on Tuesday of last week Rupert wns in Tantl .Broden. ‘of Kitsnmknatlum war R. McRee ‘ani Phil Stratton. of. the ital ballguests... 8 south- chestra’ who rendered: nitisie ‘at alow’ charge: luch: excellent Atwood: on - ‘Thu slay ‘evening: of last BASKET BALL GETS BIG BOOST On Friday last the G. W. V. A. hall was the scene of three great battles. the fruit business in the south. _ USK NOTES some very excellent. basket ball was ‘to witnessed. The fast stepping Banda- trounsed the high school to the tune of |® 12 to §. The high school was without the services of Kay Burnett and they Were nnible to get going. The Banda- on the Vathalla-Kleanza Inining- berty on Kleanga mountain and nas avenged their previous defeat and |°4™p is at present, being: built at an Development. work Hing _ Commenced - pro=: a new levation of 1200. feet and nbottt one mile from the Skeena river. Se ‘Marry -Gazanott made a__ business ditions.in the west very .much. bette: - the splendid ‘harvest in all three of are the fariners who will be extending |. Jgame The B. L's are a new tenm, {scored a flock of baskets. Towards "| Scorer, . ‘|Bandanas, won two lost two: | Hieh ‘[sehool, won. tye Inst, two. Ladies nas showed. a decided improvement in their combination snd shooting and will be a team to. contend with in the future. : in over time, The fame was close all the Way through. The score’ was 3? to 26, with the Cedar Savages taking the shert end.’ The Bridge Builders were n surprise to the high school ten in the third but they apparently know their onions, The score was 88 to 24. EL Thomas Played a vers creditable game ind hie the end the high school. picked up ¢t little, but too Inte to have nny effect. The. referees were Messrs. Moore, Kenney and Holmwood white 'T. ‘Tay: lor kept the time and I, Sibary was . The leagte standing is:— Men—High school, won two lost one: Bandits won two lost one, Cedar Snav- ages won one lost three; Bridge Builders won one lost one. © li . — ——e tee = Scout: Master Kirkaldy. supervised the sumes and the entertainment, assisted hy Rev. A, Robinson,’ Refreshments , Jn the second grime the Bandits Wor! - A danee wa. ueld in turnout vf Boy Seouts being present. |- tip to Siniihers last week. _ tien, MeLanshlin’ oas in rewn fast wuek, DBathurem hail list Saturday night. oss LB Wilson a? Toronto is ris- hiiep with ltrs, Po oR, Skianey for a fun” weeks, - Angeles, Cal, where he will spend a few weeks liolidaying: _ . —. a Tames Stith was on the sick list p few days this week, and is being cared for ‘at the home of O, T. Sundat, AMEv. and Mrs. Casseli and daughters returned on Sunday after spending ul holiday on the prairies. Dorreen Dsie, infant daughter. of Mr. nud Mrs. Jos. Caok, passed nway early Friday morning nfter suffering for kuInG Weeks from whooping cough, The little one pat ip a game’ fight pui was nable to win ont Mnch.. sympa- thy is expressed for the bereaved par- ents and sister, + The annual Christmas ‘Sale put on Inst Saturday afternoon by the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Matthews church. was very well attended and: the sale. Went .. “ "| Were served nud thé’ National Anthem sung at the close, arrived Sunday to visit his:brother, W, /H. Watt of ‘Aimsbury ‘and: other reln= tives in’ Terrace bone Frauk Watt of High River, Alberta, |Iy th dn" the GoW, ¥ Iya -talk:. off ‘very: successfully, - The’ afternoon ten tables get under trees were’ attrac-, mo tive. The Auxiligty Is’ tow “Rev, Wy All financial-: inuch better off...” vege - ee ected