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21.   No.    14.
Thursday    April    7,     1938
Prince George, B� C.
Prince George Junior Chamber Of Commerce
Officers   Elected,    Constitution Adopted at Dinner Gathering of 80 Young Men
uw evening, April 4, the organi-committee of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce held an iral dinner in the Prince George Ballroom with some 80 guests t Due to this -unexpected large uiruuuit the dinner was somewhat delved However, the wait was made nipasant by some excellent piano sel-
ctions given by Ted Wurko. f At 7"30 the meeting was called to order by Chairman W. D. Ferry who Sve a short address on the object of thP junior chamber of Commerce, of the last meeting. Arthur Porter of nte last meeting. Arthur Porter save the organization committee's report and was given a. vote of thanks. The committee offered a vote of thanks to George Kolias for the donation of $12 in the reduction or the price of the dinner.
The chairman next called on J. O. Wilson secretary of the Senior Board of Trade for a few, words. In his address Mr Wilson offered the chamber some very useful ideas to avoid the pitfalls which beset the path of an organization-of this kind.
A tentative constitution was presented by the secretary, and after being duly amended was voted on and pass- ' ed A membership list attached to the constitution was    passed    around for the signatures of all persons intending j to join the chamber, and 69  signatures were received.
The election of officers then followed, those chosen being:
Honorary president,    H.    G. Perry, j ML.A.                                                            |
Honorary vice-presidents,, Mayor A. ; M. Patterson and J. O. Wilson.' . President, W. O. Ferry.
Vice-president,  G. H. Stevens.
Secretary, E, Hesse.
Treasurer, A. Porter.
The following work was suggested to fce taken up by the newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce:
A clean-up campaign.
Dominion Day celebration committee.
Town planning.
Tree planting.
Investigation of city fire insurance rates.
Entertainment  committee.
Membership committee.
Swimming pool construction.
Transportation.
Mosquito extinction.
Covered rink promotion.
Publicity committee.
Hard surface city streets.
Street signs.
Building an airplane landing float at water landing.
Hospital funds.
Boys' Band.
Historical data collection.
Preservation of land marks.
Elimination of radio nuisances.
Aid to gymnasium.
Advertise hunting and fishing.
Public restroom.
bower electric power rates.
Radio reception.
Paint-up^ campaign.
Tourist encouragement.
Signs at the city approaches.
improvement    at steel    bridge ap-(Continued on page four)
One of the most ingenious methods of pilot training in the history of aviation has been installed by the Trans Canada Air Lines, Winnipeg, for the training of their pilot personnel. It is the "Link Trainer" and resembles a miniature plane, but contains all the dials and gadgets necessary to get the pilot's fullest reaction to instrument and beam flying. Every pilot in the service will undergo periodical and regular sessions in the Link Trainer. Picture No. 1 shows the Link Trainer and the hood which folds down over the pilot's head. No. 2 shows the pilot seated at the controls with his head phone ready to catch the radio beam signals. No, 3 shows the operator watching the mechanical "crab"' which faithfully records, on a chart every movement the pilot makes in his "trip" over any specified territory. Thcough the telephone the instructor can check quickly with the pilot. In the centre is the Trans Canada Air Lines "Flying Maple Leaf" which appears on the nose of all company machines.
Training Of Pilots For Trans-Canada
Chris Holmberg, Trapper, Dies \^   In His Cabin
Coroner Hay of McBridc Orders
Body to be Brought Out
For Investigation
Chris Holmberg, a trapper located ""miles up ^Canoe River/Mied on March 26 in his cabin there. Word of ' e death was brought to McBride by nis Partner.
n *" investigation was held by Coro-JunJi �" Hay of McBride at Red Pass intn, ?,n �n Monaay and after going derti I phases of the matter he or-ValeLn6 body t0 be brought in to heii * l ^ lhat an inquest could be Wcwep?ndlng on whether any sus-death    Clrcumstances surrounded the
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Dummy Plane Known as "Link
Trainer" Has All Dials of
Latest Aircraft
Winnipeg�Originally built to form part of the midway sideshows along the board walk at Atlantic City, a simple and innocent looking baby airplane now forms one of the most important features of present day training of air pilots. It is now known as the "Link Trainer" and in its present stage contains practically all of the necessary dials and gadgets which are part of the latest of present day^ aircraft.
!Quick to realize the value of using every device known to give their pilots the , last word in' training, Trans-Canada Air Lines has installed tne latest model of the Link Trainer ac their headquarters in Winnipeg. It will be kept in daily use and from now on every pilot and co-pilot in the service will undergo a course in the Link Trainer at specified periods. In other words this will become a permanent "refresher" course for all time to come.
Actually the Link Trainer never leaves the floor but it is so cunningly mounted on a base which includes a series of bellows that all types of "rough weather" can be turned on and full opportunity Is given for proper banking when turns are made.
The pilot who is to have this lesson, climbs into the hooded cockpit. In front of him is a panel containing 10 flight istrument dials. At his feet are the rudder controls and at his hands a conventional heel-type stick. Radio controls and. a throttle are in their usual places.
By using his controls precisely in the same manner as he would in actual aircraft, the pilot can do banks, turns. climbs, dives and spins, all without ever being more than five feet from the floor.
Standard instrument dials are vised and the instrument.': operate so that a given movement of the "controls of the trainer will bring; about the corresponding change in instrument readings that would occur in actual flight. The sensitive altimeter shows by changing whether the trainer is simulating a climb or a dive. By consulting other instrument dials, such as the radio compass, marker bencon indicator, gyro compass and horizon, thVpilot may practice instrument, approaches to the landing field and instrument landings.
Not all flying is done in sunny wea-(Continued, on page five)
COLIN CAMERON, M.L.A. HOLDS   MEETING
. Tuesday night Colin Cameron. M. L A. for Comox. addressed a public meeting in the C. C. F. Club Rooms. The hall was well filled and the C. C P. member was listened to with marked attention. He presented the arguments of his political faith in a pleasing and logical way. Among other things he said' was the fact that nothing would have been done about the unfair prices of coal and petroleum products if the C. C. P. party in the House had not spurred the government to action.
ROAD COMMITTEE
TO HOLD LUNCHEON
McBride Board of Trade and Farmers'
Highway   Committee to  Join
Yellowhead Association
Longworth: (Special)�A new organization has been formed at McBride called the "McBride Board of Trade, and Farmers' Highway Committee" to work with the Yellowhead Highway Association and Boards of Trade. The object is to advance the highway easterly from Prince George and McBride and press for the federal government to take over Mjount Rob-son Park. A. E. Read, the president of the Yellowhead Highway Association, attended the meeting and it was arranged to join the Prince Ceorge Board of Trade at a luncheon at Prince George on Saturday, May 7 at which delegates from the Upper Fraser Valley and outside points will attend.
Railway Men Give Party For Ch rley Yost
Large Gathering Wish Him Long Life and Happiness on Eve .      of Retirement
To have worked on construction running a work train; to have graduated into a passenger run; to have the fair and unfair criticism of your fellow workers; the adulation of passengers, particularly those beautiful and lovely school teachers who make up a generous proportion-of the railway's summer, traffic, and t0 arrive at the time of superannuation and nave 175 of your fellow workers from the superintendent down to the section hands on three divisions gather together at a social function to do. you honor, and say you are one of the best fellows that ever used a wagon spoke on a brakewheel or punched a passenger's ticket, is something that any man would be proud of. and on Saturday night last Charley Yost, retiring conductor on the Canadian National Railway, was honored at a smoker where kindly words were uttered that showed Charley has enough friends in Piince George and along the line to elect him to any public office within their gift.
With tables set for upwards of 200 guests, the lunch was a happy , affair and after full justice had been done to it. J. W. McAuley. master mechanic for the division, as -toastmaster, started the speech making by saying the guest of the evening. Charley Yost, started out in his railway � career many years ago. Charley has held a | job as a conductor, and had been one of thet most obliging and successful ones on the road for the past 25 years. " During the evening Mr. McAuley read telegrams as follows:
From Endako: C. W.-. Yost, Prince George. The king and queen of the mulligan pot. wish long may your him reek. Joy be wee ye. Health, happiness and good luck for the rest of your days. Sandy.
From Edson: C. W. Yost, Prince George. On the eve of your retirement from the service it is our sincere wish that you and your wife may enjoy happiness and contentment for many (Continued on Page Four)
Large Audience Pleased With "Romantic Age"
(Cnox United  Women's  Association Staged Big Success Thursday Evening
One of the particularly pleasing contributions to- local ' winter activities was the production of A. A. Milne': "Romantic Age." This three-act play was presented at Knox United Church on March 31 under the auspices of the Women's Association. J; Roberts acted as chairman. The suitably chosen cast careful stage setting and general appeal of the play brought well deserved praise to the directress, Mrs. H. J Hocking. The actors were almost word perfect which gave freedom in action and interpretations and showea careful and diligent workmanship.
The whimsicality and imagination of A. A. Milne evidenced in his children's stories and verse is revealed in his plays in the intermingling of the real and the fantastic, the matter of fact and the romantic and is delightfully entertaining. In the "Romantic Age" the matter of fact mother, Mrs. Knowles. divided between the enjoyment of semi-invalidlsm under the care of "Dear Dr. Anderson'.' and the anxiety of finding a suitable husband for her only child Melisande. was portrayed convincingly by Mrs. William Fraser who has pleased local audiences in previous performances. The appreciation of the audience in this and in otjtoer representations was expressed frequently as the actors and actresses left the staie. Celia Goheen made a �<7ery appealing Melisande; the "dear daughter" who spurned matrimonial intrigue, living,in a world of her own peopled with gallant knights and gentle ladies. Mona Keller, as cousin Jane, revealed the attractive modern girl, thoughtful of others, practical and loyal but with her "prids." Elva Risler as Alice, the maid, was quietly efficient.
The part of Mr. Knowles. the father and uncle with understanding and imagination, was played very suitably by Rev. W. E. Fullerton. Bobby Foot, the speechless little Em, showed remarkable ability in acting end quite j captivated the audience. In response j to a curtain call he appealed alone i and received a box of his favorite "bull's-eyes." Dr. Fish, the singing pecldlcr with his happy philosophy j and generous disposition; Philip Quinn. the imaginative Gervasse Alal-lpry so obligingly romantic yet able to interpret it in actual life and Eob Jackson, the satisfyingly matter of fact Bobby were convincing and sustained their characters very well. The sharp contrasts' in character and setting were portrayed artistically. There were times when the pianissimo parts were too subdued for the audience to hear easily but this was never serious.
WORK CONTINUING
ON COVERED RINK
Work is still progressing on the site for the covered rink near the comer of Quebec street and Seventh avenue. Levelling has been completed and preparations are now being made for pouring the concrete foundations.
Complete plans for the "building will arrive in the city on Saturday and they will have to be sent to Victoria for. government approval.   .
"Major Bowes" Program Tops In Entertainment
Proceeds    of    Amateur    Hour,
Sponsored by Junior Inst. to
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