PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
l2, NO. 22
PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1929
Five Cents
Kitimat Will Be Location of Another Paper Mill
Steps Arc Now Being Taken To Consolidate Timber Holdings In Kiti-^ mat and Kitsumgallum
Promoters Are Keenly Interested In
Railway Proposals of British
Coal Company
A large pulp and paper mill is one nf the developments which is promised J, ti near future for the Kitimat �nnd'Kitsumgallum Valleys, with the mill at Kitimat, at the head of the ! ,m of the same name. There are Lge stands of timber in these vails and when the G T. P. was pro-iected it was considered they were of sufficient importance to fix the terminus of the railway at Kitimat, instead of Prince Rupert. The railway "rvnagement decided in favor of the Dre5ent terminus, however,- and the timber development was checked. Near-lv all of the timber had been secured under special 'licence before this nrivtlece was withdrawn
The estate of Sir Henry Pellat, of Toronto, was heavily interested in the timber in the Kitsumgallum valley. An effort was made to turn the timber holdings to account and a sawmill was established at Remo, but while .the timber was large it did not provide very much clear lumber, and the decision was forced upon the promoters it was more suitable for pulp than for the piiiT>ose of manufacturing lumber, and that a sawmill should be supue-mental to and not the chief undertaking of the company.
W H Altemus, ofoEast Orange, New jersev was a recent visitor in Prince George; and in an interview with The Citizen admitted steps are being taken to coiw>lidate the several individual timber holdings in the two valleys with the view to launching a large pulp and paper mill at Kitimat The Pel-latt interests are said to be agreeable to the consolidation, as are most of the individual timber holders
The promoters of the pulp and paper mill are greatly interested in the railway building programme of the British company which has been formed to take over the large group of coal lands on the Copper River, which it is proposed to treat in the manufacture of coke and the complete exr
traction of the oy-products. This company had an application before the last session of the legislature for a land subsidy to cover the building of a railway from Kitimat to a point on the C. N. R. in the vicinity of Vanars-dol, and from this point up Klenza Creek to the headwaters of the Telk-wa River, and following this down to C. N. R. line in the vicinity of Telkwa. The application of. the British company for a land subsidy was not received with much ia>or in the legislature, and the application was not advanced. This, however, should Hot be taken � to mean the promoters of the big enterprise have abandoned their efforts It is now stated they were under a misconception as to what a land grant would carry, in that they thought it would follow the form of the early grants in favor of railway construction and carry the coal, petroleum and base metals. With these excepted in the grant the land subsidy loses much of its attractiveness, and a modified proposal will be submitted to the legislature at its next session .
The British company is said to have very strong financial backing in Great Britain, and it is not inclined to balk over the heavy expeditures involved in the construction of its proposed line from Telkwa to Kitimat. Between Telkwa and Vanarsdol this line cuts off the big loop which the C. N. R. makes around Hazelton to reach the last mentioned point. This will mean an exceptionally heavy piece of railway construction. The location was thoroughly examined by the locating engineers for the G. T. P. company, but was finally rejected by the company as it was held the heavy grade involved more than offset the saving in mileage.
Persons close In touch with the company, of which Lord Melchett is the head, assert that the company's plans for the building of a railway outlet to the Pacific coast are well advanced, and they are confident ground will be broken on construction next year. It is conceded to be one of the largest Industrial undertakings ever launched in Canada, and will mean much, to the central in tenor,and the northern Pacific slope of the province. ' "'
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Site of
Examines Airport
(.rounds Adjoining Race Track Are
Approved Subject To The
Checking of Levels
Six-Mile Lake Is ALso Approved As
Safe riace For The Landing
of Hydroplanes
A. D. McLean, an official of the Dominion air board, in charge of civu aviation, spent Monday in the city examining the various sites available for the establishment of a losal airport. In company with Mayor Patter-son and V. R. Clerihue, an examination of the lands under purchase from the Government by the city, adjoining the fair ground, as well as the present landing field in Central Fort George. arid Six-Mile Lake, was made. In tne evening a special meeting of the city council was called to get the views ot Mr. McLean as to the requirements for a licenced airport. In addition to. the members of the council there were present A. McB. Young and Alex Wimbles, of the special committee ol the. board of trade, and J. C. McKen-zie; city superintendent. . .
Mr. McLean explained the desire ot the board of civil aviation was the making of air travel as safe as possible. This it was hoped-to secure through thorough examinations of tne pilots, of motors, air craft and air harbors. He was auite willing to discuss matters with the members of tne city council on the understanding that anything he might say would be considered informal. His official report would be made to the board, and would be available later. , ,,
In discussing the suitability of the tends adjoining the fair ground, for the mirchase of which Mayor Patterson has opened negotiations with the provincial government. Mr. McLean said he was greatly impressed with their suitability for the purpose, ahd twpeially in view* of their proximity to the city. There was .lust one possible objection, to the land as T licenced airport-, and on this he would require further data before making his report. He roferred to the slope of the ground, viiich appeared to drop off from the north and north-west. He did not think this slope would exceed 2 per <*nt but he would require to have �vfels taken to determine this. He had piari" arransnements with Alex Wimbles ;�r the taking of the levels and when Tw data was before him he would conclude his reoort. Mr. McLenn p�, � surDrised the members of the �uncil with his statement that air-Rl^swere like railway locomotives, in "jat they fouiid it difficult to operate OTer a 2 per cent grade -in an airport.
Aside from the slope of the ground, which has yet to be accurately determined Mr. McLean intimated the site at the fair grounds would meet all requirements for a licenced port.
A visit - was made to the landing field in Central. He was very favorably impressed with the long north and south runway on this field, which is virtually level, 'but the difficulty of obtaining title to this site puts it out of consideration.
Six-Mile Lake, according- to Mr. McLean, affords good facilities for the landing o� seaplanes. He was not in favor of the licencing of a port which would utilize the Fraser River in the vicinity of South Fort George, as he considered there were three factors against it, the river is narrow at this point, the east bank is very high, and the current of the river at certain stages of water would be excessive. ------------o-------------
? 4 4 ? 4 4 .4 -f 4- 4- 4-4 BIG GOLD STRIKE IS -*� 4 REPORTED IN NORTH + 4 OF THE PROVINCE 4
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4 Victoria. May .29.�Reports are 4 4- coming in here of a big gold strike 4 4 in the northern part of the pro- 4 4- vince. The location of the new 4-�4 find is not definitely known, but ?
? is believed to be on the watershed 4
? of the Liard River, near the nor- 4-4 them boundary of the province, 4 4 and midway between the Peace ?
? River and Cassiar districts. The 4-4 department of mines h-.-> airman of the committee. Under the agreement the annuities will run from September 1st. 1929. and will average about $492,000,000 for the first thirty-seven ears, $408,000,000 for the next twentv-one years, and $216,000,000 for the final year. x
Children Had a Glorious Time on Victoria Day
Local Elks Add To Their Public Service by Providing Entertainment For AfternoQn
Long List of Races, Lots of Refresh-
mens and Bunch of Clowns
Made Day Memorable
The officers and members of Prince George Lodge, No 122, B. P. O. Elks, added to their record for public service on Friday when they again acted as entertaining hosts to all the boys and girls of Prince George and vicinity, and enabled them to share the opinion* of their fathers and mothers that of all the holidays the "Queen's Birthday" is the best of the year.
For more than sixty years the people of Canada celebrated the anniversary of the birth of 'Queen Victoria with even greater fervor than did those of the homeland. For a time it was given precedence over the celebration of Dominion Day. Seasonal and patriotic considerations conspired to make it the big holiday of the year. In the more settled parts of the Dominion it marked the opening of spring, and British traditions were more colorful than those of purely Canadian origin. Victoria has been dead some thirty-five years, j^nd Canada has come to know other queens, but despite the bestowal of the name "Victoria Day" the 24th of May remains as the "Queen's Birthday."
It is due to the patriotism of the members of the local lodge of Elks, and to their active interest in the welfare of the children, that the observance of the day in Prince George has taken on its widespread character, a day devoted to the children, with their parents looking on as pleased spectators.
The holiday opened with the children gathered on the area in front of the city hall, as joyful and expectant a company as cculd be got together anywhere. First they went through the ceremony of saluting the flag, and the singing of the national anthem as only kids can sing it, with the Prince George band in attendance and pepping things up nicely
Then His Worship Mayor Patterson past exalted ruler of thg ^Elks^ascended the rostrum, arid removing his 'new spring bowler hat, made a patriotic talk which even the smallest in his audience could sense. After this there was a distribution of flags and bal-lons, and the children were loaded into a long line of waiting cars and started on their merry way around the loop. It was no small job, but the committee in charge handled it well
The morning had opened with threatening weather, but the rain held and permitted the running off of a long list of racing and field events at Duchess Park, for which the youngsters had been training for two weeks. There were the usual issues of refreshments of various kinds to the children. They were varied and the supply seemed to e inexhaustible. Four clowns in the persons of Dr. H. S hldik Ji/ J
Trefry.
p Sheldrick. Jimmj/ James
Trefry. D. S j/
and Herbert Wood, and a cub bear provided, a lot of amusement on the side. The only race which remained unfinished was the boy's bicycle contest. The rain came before the final heat could be run. The youngsters all scurried to the big school for shelter, and the judges decided to double up the prizes.
The winners in the events for girls and ladies were:
6 years and under. Ethel Noble, June Sherman.
7 years and under Ruth Aitken, May Noble.
8 years and under. Bessie Ray, Catherine Newcomb.
9 years and under Delia Armstrong, Marjorie Whitmore.
10 years and under. Lulu Bates, Evelyn Lattman.
11 years and under Minnie Pavich, Frances Olds.
. 12 years and under Tessie Rice, Lillian Williams.
13 and 14 years and under, Nettie Ferguson, Verna Briscoe.
15 and over Dixie Blue, Verna Briscoe.
Atkinson Says Creamery Essential to Commpnity
Minister of Agriculture Pays Flattering Tribute To The Agricultural Lanus of District
Skipping race, any age, Nettie Ferguson, Ruby Lattman.
Sack race, any age Tessie Rice, Cynthia Burgess.
Throwing baseball Verna Briscoe, Lolse Stonehouse.
Ladies race, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Ferguson.
Relay race, Prince George school.
Three-legged race, Cynthia Burgess and Ruby Lattman.
The winners in the events for boys and men were:
6 years and under, Hugh Taylor, Robert Cleland.
7 years and under John Mclnnis, Jack Redmond.
8 years and under, Robert Lattman, Jack Corless.
9 years and under Paul Pavich. Robert Jackson.
10 years and under Phillip Quinn; Jack Bond.
11"" years and under Phillip Quinn, Kenneth W&nn.
Hon. F. P. Burden Given Very Hearty1
Reception at Board of Trade
Luncheon on Thursday
The postponed luncheon of the board of trade, held in the dining room of the Prince George hotel on Thursday evening, proved to be an overflow affair, there being so many present who wished to pay their respects to Hon F. P. Burden, and to get a look at Hon. William Atkinson, the new minister of agriculture, that it was necessary to set a second table to accommodate then. President Guest presided.
Hon. F. P. Burden got a very flattering reception when he rose to address the meeting. The member for Prince George is becoming accustomed to talking while he is on his feet. With every appearance of meaning it, he told his listeners he was really glad to get back to the city, if only for i a day He said he had been a resi- ! dent of the district for eighteen years, j had staked all he had on its future, and when he saw any way to ad-�vance its interests his listeners could rest assured he would take full advantage of the opportunity. He was pleased that on the present trip he was being accompanied by Hon. William Atkinson, minister of agriculture in the Tolmie government, and by Dr. W. H. Gaddes, colonization commissioner for the province, and expressed the opinion the meeting might profit more by listening to what they had to say, as it was a very easy matter ta reach himself at any time upon matters pertaining to the district.
Dealing with the P. G. E. railway situation the minister said he hadj little to add to that which was set I cut in The Citizen in the report of the interview with himself. The interview correctly expressed his views as to the present status of the railway matter. As all present knew, the promised survey of natural resources of the district is now getting under way and. it was the hope of the government it would tend to reach a solution of the railway problem. He was very pleased to note that throughout the province the people were beginning to look upon the P. G. E. not so much in the light of a serious political problem, but rather as an asset. It was pleasing to himself to note that the two
I1RST LOCAL BASEBALL
GAME WON BY PRINCE
GEORGE BALLTOSSERS
Even the weather of Sunday last was not enough to stop the Prince George baseball team from handing the Giscome millmen a 9-3 defeat. At 2.30 the Prince George team was on hand but there was no sign of the Giscome team and when it started to rain hard it was- decided to call the game off. At 3.30 the Giscome boys arrived here and it was seen that they had been held up by bad roads, so "a hurry-up call was sent out for the local team and at 4.10 there started a game of baseball that has not been bettered at any time. Right from the start air-tight baseball was played, and the few fans that had gathered despite the cold and rain were treated to a good same. It was not long before a good-sized crowd had gathered, and if seemed like old times" to hear the fans cheering and jeering as the game progressed.
Starting with Dick Corless in the box the Prince George team got a three-to-aothing lead on the boys from the mill town in the first innings, but the batsmen were retired in the one-two-three order for the next few. Starting the. 6th inning the locals put in Jimmy Friend to hurl the rest* of the game. The Giscome team could not fathom Jimmy's throws quick enough to win the game. Although they got two runs during this time the were caused by errors. By winning this game Prince George has now a two-game lead over Giscome for the Hartley cup.
Arrangements are under way to have a game played in Giscome on Sunday, it being the third game for the possession of the Hartley Cup which Prince George won last year.
Instructions were received from Mr. Hartley during the past week which necessitates the playing of a series with Giscome before the 1st of July, the best out of seven games to count, so that both teams will be occupied for the next few weeks.
12 years and under Kenneth Winn. j Ross Goodwin. � '�
13 and 14 and under Gordon Hunter, Kenneth Winn.
15 years and over Sydney Perry, Manley Wisendon.
High jump, Oral Harrison, Billy Ogg.
Long jump, Sydney Perry. Oral Harrison.
Sack race. Wilfred Pierre Roi, Chuck
Williams.
Elks' race LeRoy- Stibbs, F. A. Matheson.
Relay race, team from each school. Prince George School, �
Bicycle race, George Allen and Ed-' riic Nault. 2nd, Sydney Perry and Net- | tie Ferguson. '
Three-leeged r ;e, Phillip Quinn and Ross Goodwin.
railway companies had become sufficiently interested in the P.G.E., and the country tributary to it, that they had consented to bear an equal part with the province in the survey of the country's resources. In the absence of the minister of railways he had conferred with the representatives of the participating railway companies, and had secured their approval) to the plan that, so far as possible, all supplies required in connection with the making of the survey should be purchased in Prince George, and that the labor available in the district should be given^tfee first chance at such employment as the survey offered. The arrangement as to the engagement of local labor will be applied in all cases except with respect to places which require to be filled by specially trained men. It had been brought to his attention there had been some misunderstanding with respect to the engagement of some of the labor, but he was confident it would be shown this was the result of confusing an enquiry as to labor available with an order for its engagement. In addition to the work which is being undertaken by the land parties, the government has called for tenders for the use of two airplanes to proceed with the accurate mapping of a large section of land which has been set aside for the purpose of advancing the work of completing the P G. E. into the Peace River district.
Speaking of the votes provided for public works in the Fort George district the minister said he was pleased to be able to say that for the present year he had been enabled to secure three times the amount which was available in former years. This, he said was due to a number of causes, among which he cited an acknowledgement on the part of the rest of the province that the district is entitled to more farmers' roads, as well as to better highways for tourist travel, that the building of roads and highways brought a return which, fully warranted the expenditures made upon them. In commenting' upon the road work now in progress in the district Mr. Burden referred to the Prince George-Edmonton, highway, upon which contracts were recently let for the clearing^ and grubbing of thirty miles of the right-of-way between Al-eza Lake and Longworth, and said he had every reason to believe the B. C. end of this highway will be completed within a reasonable time, thus giving the central* interior a direct connection with Edmonton and the Alberta highway system.
Hon. William Atkinson
Hon. William Atkinson followed Mr. Burden. ,The minister of agriculture is a big good-natured appearing man. He is not much as a public speaker but he impresses one as a man who can size a situation up fairly well. After paying a compliment to the member for the Fort George riding, he passed along a very complimentary reference to the riding itself. He said he was raised on a farm, and had the honor to represent a farming" districo in the legislature, and for these reasons it should be conceded he knew something about farms and farming. Having thus established his ability to judge he told his audience he was de-� lighted with what he had so far seen of the district. He had no idea thero was so much to the Fort George district even from so much as he had been able to see of it during the past two days. Motoring north through the dry belt the country appeared to be burnt up until one came within a short distance of Quesnel. He commented upon the change to Mr. Burden, and the only explanation his companion had offered, but whicla seemed sufficient to him, was^hat we were then on the road to Prince George and the Fort George district.
Since his arrival in the city he had been privileged to make a number of side trips about the district, and felt free to say he had been agreably surprised with some of the section? of land he had seen. It had convinced him the people of Prince George were living in the heart of a great agricultural country. The lands within the Prince George section, to his mind, were as good as any he had seen anywhere. He had been greatly impressed with the growth of clover, as it was generally known that lands whi1" ' will produce clover can be farmed successfully^ The future of the agricultural ladds of the district, in his opinion, lay in the prosecution of the dairying business. What was most needed at the present time was cows. The farmers should get into the dairying industry more extensively. The production of the dairies of the province is still a long way short of meet-ins: the demand of the home market. The province is still importing two million pounds of produce. The money for these imports is yearly being taker, out of the province, whereas if the produce were raised in the province
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