Vol. 77. No. Thursday, April 1% 1939. BARON CLEANS STREETS�Baron de l'Eveille wears morning coat as he works on Toronto streets. Scion of French-Canadian nobility, he works two days weekly for the welfare department. , Saint Andrew's Members Honored At Silver Jubilee Over 100 Joj^;fffcEFribute to Mr. & Mrs. Ogg and Mr. & Mrs. Keller at Banquet Over 1U0 members an I p,uests of the St. Andrew's' and'Cale-ioiuan Society attended a "no tort" 1 nr.quet on Tuesday eveiiing in the Prince George Hotel ballroom. the occasion was organized as a tribute and greeting to two family members of the local society on the cwcasion of their silver wedding jubilee, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson Ogg and Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Keller. John Mai-lis, president, presided and in a bnei and witty speech expressed the_ gree things of the local society and spcVe of the high esteem in which their guests of honor were held. After reading re-�grets of absence from some members he added a touch of levity to the meeting by reading alleged- telegrams from well known actresses to Messrs. Ogg and Keller. >"' Mayor A. M. Patterson proposed the tcast to the guests of honor in his usual gracious manner and referred to the contributions made to community welfare "and happiness by Mr. Ogg's frequent singing which everyone enjoyed and to Mr. Keller's interest in civic affairs and his services as alderman. Mrs. John M&llis, in a delightful speech presented Mrs. Ogg and Mrs. Keller each with a lovely bouquet on whan of the St. Andrew's & Caledonian Society.'"Jt is better to bring flowers of praise than wreaths oi memory," said Mrs. MJallis. "Our floral tribute is a message of our love and Wendly goodwill; we wish you joy *M happiness on this your silver wed-*ng anniversary and in the years to ��me extended friendships and good- Will, \ � , - Community singing was concluded &y 'Auld Lang Syne" and the diners wjourned to the Commodore Hall for dancing. . - P-E.WSWK^C In Address to Elks ReWs Romantic Early Days In B�tish Columbia's Kootenay District | 20 g the regular meeting of B. n �n Thursday evening, April Ei Wilson K.C. addressed a �f lodge members and UvmVk17 *nd anecdote Mr. Wilson re-tJ*'the roaring nineties in the Koo-the Ai'71Countln8c the colorful lives oi1 gn^M?"�1*. who contributed to the son k �r the" B c- interior. Mr. Wll-ma.nv afSF1�* resident of Nelson and intwL , Ko�tenay's pioneers were ciTe.�l ly known to him. and his acl-?wf much enjoyed. r?B the <*** t: S. Carmichael a quiz Program when most or European problems of the discussed. r,np Prince George, B; C. Junior Chamber Commerce Holds Annual Meeting Bill Armstrong Elected Ptes. for Current Year�Endorse Militia Proposed William D. Armstrong was elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at an animated annual meeting of the organization in the Prince George ballroom Monday evening. Other officers are as follows: Tom McKinnon, vice-president; Ernie Hesse, corresponding secretary; Jack Skinner, recording secretary; John Walker, treasurer; and Dr. H. J. Hocking, Ted Williams and Duncan Munro, directors. Mr. Armstrong led the presidential poll in a three-way contest between himself, Dr. H. J. Hocking and T. S, Carmichael. At least six other names were placed in nomination but all declined to go up for election. Reports from various committee heads were heard and a short address given by retiring president W. D. Ferry, who was praised for his wcrk in guiding the Junior Chamber through its first year. Two Guest Speakers Chief addresses were given by Walter H. Crocker, who outlined the advantages gained from membership in a unit of the Non-Permanent Militia of Canada, and His Honor Judge H. E. A. Robertson, who chose "This Country of Ours" as the theme of an interesting talk on Prince George and British Columbia. The Junior Chamber gave unanimous endorsation to the proposal that a militia unit be estao-lished here, and many of the group's members have indicated a willingness to join. Mr. Crocker spoke of the valuable technical training offered oy uie militia. - Vocational work in radio, wireless, .field telephone, signalling, Morse code, phases of aeronautical work would be of inestimable worth to young meri. who have a desire to learn something;of these things, he pointed out. Mr. Crocker stressed the fact that here was no obligation on the part of any militia member to join ,up /tor active service in the case of hostilities breaking out. Tracing the development of the Cariboo as a background to the growth of Fort George from a fur trading post to its present size.^Juage Robertson told of early mining and transportation in this district. He recalled that the first mining activity to occur after the original strike of 1857 was in/i862 at Barkervllle. Prior to that time Keithley Creek had been proven rich in mineral wealth, and population increased in the Cariboo along with mining activity. The speaker traced the development of transportation to Prince George from the coast from the early days of the early Cariboo road and stagecoach through the stern wheeler era and the construction of the P. G. E. to the present day. His Honor also mentioned the important work that has been done, by the Board of Trade in the "development of the interior. He envisioned a promising future for the city's Junior Chamber of Commerce, and complimented the organization for the work it had already accomplished. He asked support, too, for the militia movement, which has been endorsed by the chamber. He believed that a unit will be a great credit to the city and a valuable organization for those who join its ranks. -----.--------o------------- Tory Convention It is reported today that the nominating convention for the Conservatives for Cariboo federal district will be held at Prince George on June 6. .__________o�------------ HOOP TEAMS MEET SATURDAY NIGHT Men and women senior basketball teams from Prince George and Wells will clash in two games in the Princess ballroom here Saturday, night at 8 p.m. '_________ Baseball Park To be Made At First Avenue City to Supervise Fencing, Levelling�Expect Other -Organizations to Help The city council,, in conjunction with the Board of Trade, the baseball club, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is making plans to make the municipally owned tract from First to Second avenue into a baseball park. A proposal was submitted to the council Monday night by Aid. W. L. Armstrong, who disclosed that clearing and fencing the property and erect!jig a grandstand can. be done by the three organizations at an approximate cost of $300. It is hoped that each of the three groups will donate $100 for materials. The city public works department will supervise and unaeriatce tnt work. Arrangements may be made to use the large B. C. government fresno in levelling the ground. Recommendation of the finance committee for payment of accounts totalling $8691.70 was passed and four applications for municipal relief were granted. An. application from a Vancouver firm for an. option on the public recreation building bonds, at less than par, was refused A communication from the government chief engineer advised that changes in the Ritts-Keiter building under which the centre truss wouid be removed to allow greater room in playing basketball, was approved at Victoria. Bylaw 419 for erection of a public recreation centre was" passed and adopted. Present at the meeting were Aid. W. L. Armstrong, W. R. Muhro; C. C. Reid, F. D. Taylor, J. N. Keller and Mayor Patterson. --------;-------0 Group Hospitalization Insurance Scheme Is Proposed for City Hospital Care Provided For Family on Payment of #1.00 Per Month�Plan Endorsed Last Night Little Damage From School Fire Sef Roof Ablaze�Second School Fire in 3 Months Machinery for a group hospitalization scheme for Prince George and district was put into motion at a meeting of the hospital society last night. The scheme provides, on the payment of $1.00 per month, hospitalization for husband and wife and dependents not gainfully employed, under the age of 21 years. ^niiimntimiiuntniituuiuiiiuiiiiinnuuiniiiiiiiiiiiitHUututiitiiiitiiiiMriiiiiKiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir^i^ piui^piw ui uju ^,k,u%.ui%. ^ w | Melting Snow Solves Mystery j | When Phillip Robinson, of- the j 1 Prince George Dairy, inspected | | his herd over a month ago, he ; | noted the absence of cne of his \ I Holstein calves, and immediately I" reported to police that the ani-1 mal had been stolen. | Thus began a long search for � I the calf and the culprit by city 1 | police, who checked restaurants, I butcher shops, farmers and 1 | other dairymen, for a clue to j i the case. District police officers | I were summoned, but in spite of I = their, assistance the investiga- 1 1 tion was fruitless, for no trace of 1 | the animal was found. ./ \ I 1 The mystery of the^mlssing � | Holstein was solved/the other ! | day when Mr. Robinson repor- | | ted that he had^found the calf 1 I dead beside^his dairy barn. The 1 | animals-had apparently been I standing beneath the roof of the 1 uilding when an avalanche I suddenly swooped down off the g roof to entomb it beneath six 1 feet of snow. 1 uistribute . the burden of hospital costs over a large group, carrying each other's sickness burdens as is done in regard to education, for example. The plan1 means, in effect, that any person in the city or district can obtain hospitalization for the w"nc:.j family at a cost of $1.00 per month per family. The scheme includes all forms of sickness and accident insurance; and maternity cases. Before any subscriber to tl.e plan can take advantage of its benefits, however, he--must have been a member for three months, and in the case of mate'rnity subscribers, nine months. >^ The scheme is based on the prin-ciple^that the people of the district are^entitled to hospital care regardless of their ability to pay. Only three months after a fire had partially destroyed Baron Byng High School, a second blaze broke out in the building on Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m. Only slight damage resulted. According to Fire Chief D. Fraser a chimney spark had apparently ignited the roof. A report that the structure was on fire was turned into the department by Ann Greggor. and firemen were soon on the scene. The blaze was extinguished after a short session with hose and other equipment. Will Reorganize Baseball Club Hope to Revive Summer Sport After Two Year Layoff Players Wanted A reorganization meeting of the Prince George baseball club will be held in the Prince George Hotel next Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m. when plans for the summer season' will be discussed. For the past few years there has been little activity in the sport, and it is the hope of Mickey Brown, riw Lockyer and ohers, that it may be revived this year. They have compiled a list of prospective ballplayers, and if the co-operation of locai businessmen is obtained they hope to organize a worthy aggregation. Williams Lake, Wells and other towns have been asking Prince George to organize a team for entry into a Cariboo League. All men who would like to play baseball this year are asked to communicate with Mickey Brown. Conscription For Great Britian? To Require Period of Six Months Training and Then Active Service Rare White Swans Here Rare wild white swans and sand hill cranes or wild turkeys have found a sanctuarv near Prince George on the Salmon Valley fields for the past week LJt Sunday Everett MacEach-crn and others spotted twelve swans and four cranes on the Hartley xax& about twelve miles north of the cay vpsterdav a representative of the citi �nTvSSd the area and counted three white swans and two cranes, commonly called wild turkeys, in the same from patches of snow as they nestled to the ground. They were plainly visible from the road and with field glasses were brought close up to view. The sand hill cranes or wmt tuntey have grey feathered bodies, long- legs, making them stand much higher than ordinary turkeys, and deep red combs. Very seldom have these wild birds been seen in this district, though wild swans have been reported at McBride and some years ago were fairly common in the Peace River. Both swans and cranes are fully protected by the game laws. Flocks of wild geese and ducks have been seen in greater numbers than ever "before m this district. Conscripion of all men of 20 and 21 years of age is proposed in the British House of Commons. It will require military training of six months of those called up after which period a choice of service will be offered m either the Territorials or Regulars. Opposition to the measure is being shown from certain Labor groups. Hitler' address tomorrow is a complete secret excepting to Mussolini. It may occupy two hours. President Roosevelt may reply to the speech during his address at the World's Fair in New York on Sunday. Monday Events In Brief Sir Neville Henderson. British ambassador to Germany returned Monday to Berlin. The purpose of his return is perplexing many people, some assuming it means a return to the appeasement policy while others believe he is to try to influence Hitler to make a favorable reply to Roosevelt's ten-year peace program. Another French ship was destroyed by fire on Monday, and it is thought sabotage was the cause of this loss as well as of the big liner Paris which was lost by fire last week. United States is arranging a huge swap deal with Britain. Belgium and Holland, trading surplus farm products including cotton, for rubber and tin. -------------o------------- C.M.&S. Operation To Close Down Snow Conditions Holding Back Other Northern Mining Operations; Other Delays At least one of the mining operations of the Consolidated Mining