PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1932
Five Cents
'C Farmers Hold Convention
In Vanderhoof
Depression and Threat of Forest Fires Had Marked Effect Upon Attendance
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
Prince George Residents Accept Invitation to Attend the Convention Dinner
Tne annual cw^ion of the far-� institutes comprised in District !*rr wa? opened in Vanderhoof on Monday The attendance was lighter man for several years. There were no th in attendance *"�� anv
John A. Fraser Talks on Work of Recent Session
Invites Co-Operation in Dealing with Problems as Presented in House of Commons
hits at the banks
Large Programme For The Celebration of Dominion Day
any
Consolidated is
1 reOarill? WGFK >,Pe�ple �^ Canada Must Find the
in Omineca
delegates in attendance from tuiy point west of Vanderhoof, and with the exception of Prince George there was also a falling off in the attendance from eastern points. J. B, Mun-ro deputy minister of agriculture, and Harry Bowman, Canadian National representative on agriculture and immigration, were in attendance.
In the evening a dinner was given in the Vanderhoof hotel to the delegates and a number of invited guests, which included R, W. Alward, M.L.A., Mayor Patterson, and officers and members of the Prince George board 'of trade, the latter including John Mc-Innis. president; J. O. Wilson, secretary-treasurer; C. A.Pyne, R. A. Ren-wick, Jacob Leith, P. A. Matheson, W. L. Armstrong, A. B. Moffat and C. W. Ferry- E. J- Down, of Woodpecker. president of the District "C" institutes, was in the chair and acted as toast-master. Throughout the dinner a Vanderhoof orchestra, composed of Mrs..Warren Johnston, A. G. W. Brain and George Silver presented a program of popular airs.
George Ogston, head of the village commission was the first speaker called upon by the chairman, and in doing so he took occasion to comment upon the size of the delegation in attendance from the Prince George board of trade. This he said pleased him greatly, as it evidenced the willingness on the part of the Prince George business men to help the farmers along, and to offer- every encouragement to keep them on the land.
Mr. Ogston extended a welcome to the visitors from the Prince George board of trade, which he said should be taken as a supplement to the welcome he had previously extended to the delegates to the convention. Mr. Ogston commented briefly on the depressed conditions all had been called upon to meet. With the municipality the government had wisely inserted a provision that the village budget should be balanced each year. Tills he regarded as a very fortunate thing in times like those existing, and he felt certain it would be 'an excellent thing if there were some like provision to regulate the ordinary business affairs of the district. If business budgets wre balanced each year there would be less for the community to worpy about.
Samuel Cocker, designated as the alver-tongued orator of the Omineca. -vas next called upon and seized upon the opportunity to explain the reasons lor his apathy toward the farmers' institute movement. He said that for more than 20 years he had taken an active Merest in the affairs of the farmers and in institute work, and the present was the first time he had not been fleeted as a delegate to the convention, what he complained of chiefly �as the lack of consideration given y lI"? government in Victoria to the representations of the farmers through �I mstitutes. which had discourag-100-7 u Between the years 1920 and 'J-f he said the institutes had for-*arded upwards of 1200 resolutions to h^u18' and for tno most part that �7 the end of them. He said he eanzed it was unreasonable to expect vkA0U uipon a11 resolutions to the ad-Jg$y. board of the institutes, but to roLw?d the m(>rta�ty with respect to resolutions forwarded had been much meater than could be justified. He rinLPreparecl to a*mit that the va-MvpI S0,Vemments ml?ht have defen-to ortf. � atlons and ne did not de�ire tinn KC!Ze any Particular administra-out he remained convinced the had not received the ful"
Machinery Transport Involves
Building of Forty Miles
of Highway
Thorough Drilling Justifies the
Company in Making Largest
Development in North
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company, of Trail, is now initiat- - *c~w ~ ,~^.>,v. ~ �.,, ...-------------�
ing one of the largest mining develop- ing his introduction, that he had a
Sum of #250,000,000 to Meet Interests Charges
John A. � Fraser, M.P., representative for Cariboo in the house of commons was the guest speaker at the luncheor of the board of trade on Wednesdaj afternoon, when he gave an interesting talk on the proceedings of the las' session of parliament. President Me Irmis, in introducing Mr. Fraser com mented upon the fact that in a com pany made up of so many old-timer; the speaker required no introduction, as with most of them he was doubtless upon familiar terms. . This gave Mr. Fraser a chance to say, in acknowledg
Swimming and Water Sports to
Be Held at Island Park
Thursday Afternoon
TWO MOTOR BOAT RACES
Track and Field Sports at Race Course and Football Match at Duchess Park ��'�
ing one of the largest mining develop- I ing his introduction, that he had a ments in the interior of the province. I lively recollection of the president of and has some six cars of mining equip- i the board. He had been in the country
e where W M Ogilvie has been! butthelfter had not been very long
nWa." where" W. :M.V6gilvie has been! out tne iauer had not been very long carrying on systematic prospecting and jln tne district before he unlimbered his testing for a number of years. The I oratorical artillery, and he had a very
Consolidated company has been badly hit by the slump in the copper market, and has millions of dollars invested in copper properties which there is no hope of working until copper makes a substantial recovery. This has caused
distinct recollection of meeting him him on the public platform, before Mr. Mclauis had a chance to become so well known. As he remembered the meeting Mr. Mclnnis and himself were
a substantial recovery. This has caused I -�--�;--=� -���----------...
the comany to suspend operations in!not m entire accord on the political � � � - � --------v-ii-Masues of the dav. but at the end of
the comany to suspend opea the copper field and to concentrate up:>n is gold properties. This doubtless explains the marked attention now being given to the gold-bearing gravels in the Omineca, which it is confidently expected will bring the Omineca back into the public eye as a gold producer. Drilling tests made under the direction of W. M. Ogilvie during the past two years are said
Issues of the day, but at the end of the encounter each was convinced lie had the best of the argument, and was content to leave it at that. Bank Act Revision Getting down to a review of the legislation of the last session of parliament Mr. Fraser said it had been a comparatively light session, and one explanation for this was to be found
The big Dominion Day celebration in Prince George will ', opien, back stroke. 50 yards�(straight), open, breast
during the past two years are said ^"k-"-*~~-" --- �- �-� -- --to have been eminently satisfactory, in the fact that much of tne legisla-and backed by the great resources ot { tove program .had been deferred and the Consolidated company the return I w^ c�n>e before the house at its of the Omineca to the gold producing 1 next meeting. Incidentally the people
-------i-ji mierhi; have an even greater interest
of the Omineca to the gold prdg districts of the province is regarded as simply a matter of time.
Mr. Ogilvie proposes to move his travel on Slate creek with a drag-
might have an even greater interes in the legislation which has yet U be dealt with. One interesting piec< of legislation which would come befon parliament at its next session would b-
gravel on aiaie uiecn. mui * mug, .
line scraper, with a capacity of two parliament at its next session wouia d� cubic yards. Some of the machinery *e bank act. Once in every ten years at Vanderhoof is exceedingly heavy this act came before parliament foi for transport, particularly the engine j E^Y1310?}' and *f jhe merchants o and boiler. There are three tractorsJ Prince George had any. recommenda and a trailer in the equipment, the I t'or.s to make m this connection h heavier tractor being a 10-ton machine, would, be pleased to receive them nni,^ ^.^^i, ^f mm.in- �^"-d. �._ ._. with the tractors and trailer being \ th->�� mnriMire of the bank's
i b!e feature in connection celebration and to bring back the in
taken as the e^dence of the bank's
ition and to bring back the in-! l"^u m ^w^. --------
which in years past, attached to i unwillingness to make the loan -i.t--ii �!�.;>,� hi>t\vppn McBride' fired, and that Uie illegal rate
de-was
th� football clashes between McBride' Firea. aim uuu ^^ ��o_
d Pri George introduced to shut the desired loan
i ained that under
� football clashes between and Prince George. introduced to shut the desired lo
The field at Duchess Park has been off. The point remained that under out into condition for the match and the statute law there is a limit to nroperlv lined out. and Mayor Pat-1 the rate of interest the banks may terson has consented to kick-off and ' charge, and they have been exceeding start the plov at 7 o'clock. it. In the house of commons Premier
Fred J. Shearer will present the I Bennett had declared a rate of inter-winning team with the shield as the I cst. in excess of the statute was im-only member of the team which last moral, that the banks should not be h i still in the city I permitted to levy excessive rates, but
lld to live up to their
onlv member ot tne team w��w. '�� nermitted to levy excessive rawa. �ui
won it who is still in t^e city^ Sd be compelled to live up to their
Th, McBride team wll be comixxsefl -nouia le of Canada.
Th? McBride team of the following: "
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forwards. S. Blrkenhead
Rnbbin�i. Peters fcapt.i. anct
kenhead. _ . _ '
The Prince Georee team
F. Bir-vill be
>r" Gibboiis. Ga-iwo Scandinavian
Ml,..-~- of consideration they were entitled to.
Mr. Cocker took occasion to defend me policy of the government under the wcial circumstances ex'stin? in with-SJJ1)? the fire-flghtlnc force sup-i'�ea m former years. The mainten-tim Of thi-^ service at the � present "* would co^t upAvards of S600.000. Trnl ,this ^re-fighting policy was yarned in 1914 it was to have been -inrf\u50 basls- with the province <^"or �* bad
one?
Wliat is the opinion of the of this board of trade? Do e the prc
stroke. 50 yards�(return) contestants 200
Sharkey Given Decision Over Max Schmelling
Referee's Announcement Causes Discontent onv The Part of Audience of 70,000 '
PROTEST IS ENTERED
Schmelling Had Big Edge on Challenger an din Opinion of Fans Was Robbed .
New York, June 22^�Sharkey was given the decision over Max Schmelling last night at the end of fifteen rounds of fighting, but it was received with booes and catcalls by an audience of 70.000 persons, it being evident a great majority of the spectators were of the opinion the decision should have gone to Schmelling. the heavyweight title-holder. Sport writers who witnessed the fight were virtually unanimous in the opinion the referee | was in error in deciding Sharkey the winner of the contest. The judges divided, one for Sharkey and the other j for Schmelling. so that the decision I rested with the referee. There was j not a knockdown blow delivered' dur- | ing the fight, Schmelling was the aggressor during the first nine rounds, ;nd in the opinion of the fans had a big edge on the challenger. He was ' strong for the remaining: six rounds and appeared to be able to hit Sharkey whenever he tried to, but was content with holding his advantage. This in the opinion of most of the spectators robbed him of the decision, as it doubtless enabled Sharkey to stay with him till the end. alhough he was by no means entitled to the decision. Schmelling's manager has entered a protest against the decision, and there is a chance it will be a matter of reference to the boxing com-mision.
ADOLF HITLER MAY PROVOKE TROUBLE
FOR GOVERNMENT
banks get away
8 ,
given special protection b> the laws ^f thp countrv but m spue ot uus thev are themselves evading the law n'the-fnS ratcV they, are charg-inc" Mr Fraser aduMl tnat in nu->
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preferences for---- .
i It is believed certain of ___mJa will be prepared to go farther along this road than other* and it is the intention to meet such advances with British preferences gieatei XaTthose extended to .the others. Pend'ng the outcome of conference the imperial . will enter into no negotiator^ ^
foreign countries for the removal
existing trade restrictlcr.s
mlBl}U, hn wlvt the banks were question but. \\lw r,,striction of the evading the taterest ,nembered Hon
-HatH Steers mi>'-r of trade and Commerce vo\iU the complaint In parliament that in y wes.eni vinces the banks naa_ the farmers a-s lush .-6
Berlin. June 21�There is a more or less common fear that Adolf Hitler. the German Fascist leader, may provoke serious trouble throughout GtT-many with the demands he us making ui>on the government of Chancellor von Papen. which is more or less dependent upon Fascist support. The government, of Chancellor Bruening got into difficulties when it auempted to outlaw the Hitler military organization as a menace to peace, but not content with the lifting of the ban against hi.s organization Hitler has new submitted a flat demand upon the von Papen government for complete recognit'on of the uniformed Fascist organization throughout the whole of Germany. This demaiid ha^ been filed with the minister of the interior, and 'f it Is pressed there are said to be chances for the outbreak of civil war.
The members of Northern Rebekah Lodge, No. 34, will meet In the I.O.O.F. hall this evening.
xninds or over, free style. Greasy Pole Contest
Diiing Contests
Girls 14 years or under. Boys 14 years or under. Girls 16 years or under. Boys 16 years or under. Girls 18 years or under. Boys 18 years or under. Each contestant will have five dives, viz: The Swan Dive from high board. The swan dive, the jacknife, the back ' dive and back jacknife from spring board.
Open dive to all contestants from any height and using any style. Only one try in each diving event. Judges' decision to be final. In addition to the swimming and diving contests there will be canoe-tilting and log-rolling contests staged at the park. Walking the greasy pole will be another feature. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged adults, but children will be admitted free.
Friday's Programme The programme for Friday will open with the motor-boat races on the Fraser river off the old Hudson's Bay post, commencing at 10 o'clock in the morning. The high bank of the river at this point will afford an uninterrupted view of the races, and in connection with this part of the celebration there, is no charge being made. There are" two motor-boat races on the card. The first is a free-for-all, open to step-boats as well as river boats. Already there have been six entries received, divided evenly between heavy-engined out-boards and speed boats. In the free-for-all event the ' first prize will be a cup presented by the Northern Hardware and Furniture Company, and the second prize a Kapok life-preserving cushion, presented by Messi-3. Pidgeno & Morgan. In the race for heavy river-boats the first prize will be a Kapok life ves!;, presented by the Imperial Oil Company, and the second a Kapok life-preserving cushion, presented by the , Home Oil Distributors.
Field Sports and Races At the exhibition grounds the horse-j shoe piiching contests will be started ! at i.30 o'clock, and he tug-of-war competition will begin at 2.30 o'clock', there berngr-foui* team-? already entered. The baseball match will gei under way the oval at 3 o'clock, and the bis track and field programme will be started at 3.30 o'clock, in connection with which a number of bicycle races will be run. The track and field program follows:
Broad Jump�Girls open. 100-Yard Dash�Boys intermediate. 75-Yard Dash�Boy.s junior. Broad Jump�Girls intermediate. 880-Yard Race�Men's open. 50-Yard Dash�Girls open-Brpad Jump�Girls junior. 50-Yard Dash�GirLs intermediate. . 100-Yard Dash�Men's open. 220-Yard Race�Eoy.s intermediate. High Jump�Lad'es open. 50-Yard Dash;r-Girls junior. . Broad Jump-^E_oys Junior. Broad Jump�IVTen's Open. Discus Throwing�Boys open. 100-Yard Dash�Ladios open. 100-Yard Dash-^Girls intermediate Broad Jump�Boys intermediate. 75-Yard Dash�Girls junior. Shot Putting�Men':; open. 220-Yard Race�Men's open. 220-Yard race�Boy-3 junior. M0-Yard Race�Boys intermediate High Jumri�Girls junior. High Jump�Girls intermediate. 440-Yard Relay Race�Ladies open. ^40-Yard Relay Race�Girls interme. 440-Yard Relay Race�GirLs junior. 440-Yard Race�Men's open. 880-Yard Race�Boys intermediate. 440-Yard Race�Bovo junior. Pole Vault�Men's open. Hiuh Jump�Men's open. 380-Yard Relay Race�Men's oi>en. 440-Yard Relay�Boys intermediate. 440-Yard Relay�Boy:, junior. High Jump�Boys intermediate. Mile Race�Men's open. High Jump�Boys junior. Throwing lC-lb. Hammer�Men's open Bicycle Races.
An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged adult* at the exhibition srrcunds but children will be admitted free.
Football Match in Evening Tne football match between the Prince George and McBride teams for the Montgomery shield emblematic . of I the champ'onship for the northern in-; tenor, will be played at Duchess Park j in the ' evening, commencing at 7 j o'clock. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged.
There will be big dances in the Ritts-K'fer hall on the evenings of Thursday and Friday, for which the celebration management will provide excellent
I REV. PETER MONAHAN HAS BEEN CREATED BISHOP OF CALGARY
Vatican City, Juno 21�Rev. Peter Joseph Monahan. of Sault Ste. Marie. Ontario, has been created' bishop of Calgary by the pop?.