Thursday, November.9, 1939
BRIG.-GEN. HQRNBY
SETTLEMENT PLAN
(Continued from Page One) tullo nd his Liberal government at Victoria.
[etter Bequests Action � The letter to Mr. Perry, M.L.A., and memorandum, follows:
Prince George, B.C.
November 3, 1939. Mr. Harry G. Perry, M.L.A. , .
Empress Hotel _, Victoria,' B.C. Dear Mr. Perry:
you will recall that the question of j settlement of the unoccupied lands in] this district has been one of the chiei concerns of this board for a number of! years, and at the recent convention of I the Associated Boards of Trade held at
PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
Page Five
to be most
it appears that
by the and we are government is
sStlement t �settlement. If,
grant
British enquiry
such
the
scan be granted free, we propose to-forward a supplementary memorandum asking that such a free grant oc niBclo.
Yours very truly I'rince George Board of Trade KARL ANDERSON. President VINCENT GILES. Secretary . MEMORANDUM
Application to the provincial govern-" ent of British Columbia for a land
. ,,.,.,_....... _............ ._,.. �.....>ant for the purpose of British family
;1U prince George the matter of settle- < heLLlement in the Salmon river valley, ment was given the most time and I f nnce Ge�rge district of Britis Colum-occupied the greatest attention of the1 �ia- 'Lands are listed in lot numbers delegates. We were also most encour- ; and acreage, and total 36.118.02 acres).
deeg
ivecf by the attitude of co-operation on j the part of the provincial government' when Premier Pattullo was reported in i A 1938 i
]3. S al 36.118.02 acres).
e above listed lands are about one- t of. the total area reserved early year for Sudetan settlement. The h
the press in Augus, 1938, as expressing � reserve on this area has now been re-thc policy of the government in being mov�cl and the lands are at present willing to make grants of free land for; �Pe" for general settlement. If. in ac-
wilg
new British family settlement.
. , in ac cordance with the request contained in
We are most anxious to follow up I thls memorandum. a grant of the above the matter of settlement more closely. lstcd lands is riow made for British and to get some definite arrangements I family settlement, approximately 260,-under way. As you know, feiere Is quite I �9, acres m this originally reserved area n block of vacant Crown land on the \ wlU sfcl11 be �^en for general setlement. north side of the Nechako river from j Soil Survey Report prince George and known as the Sal- i Quite recent soil surveys of this area mon river valley, which is an ideal set- ! indicate as follows: tlement area, contains excellent land, i Potentially arable soils�52.600 acres, sufficient water, and already has road j This consists of 38.300 acrse of clay and connections to the shipping center of | 14,300 acres of silty soils (silt loams prince George. Some36,000 acres of this i and the arable river bottom lands), land is lying idle and-unproductive, and i Clay soils are the most suitable for we feel that we weould like to get un- j settlement.
der way a definite plan for the settle- ! Marginally arable soils�13.700 acres. ment of this area. j a fair proportion of this is good arable
We proposed to have this settled by, land, but when considered as a block British family settlers, and enclose a1 is marginal.
memorandum setting cut the outlines; Non-arable or sub-marginal soils� of the scheme, which, of course, is con- 25,700 acres. This consists of sands, tingent on the grant of free land being gravels and very stoney lands, as well made. As stated above, we understand! as sloughs, lakes, bogs, muskegs, etc. A that such free grants are in line with j large proportion of this laaid is fair the expressed policy of the government. | pasture, especially in places where the
in presenting the memorandum to the' VETERANS PLAN "TWO
It will be remembered that General Hornby collaborated with the Prince George Board of Trade in March, 1938,
NIGHTS' CELEBRATION
The annual Armistice Day dance of
in presenting a brief to the Rowell'the Army and Navy Veterans is bsing Royal Commission at Victoria, advocat- j neid in the Princess ballroom tomorrow ing British, immigration as a solution' 'Friday) evening. This dance dc. "Trie man who fears God is not afraid."
St. Michael's and All Angels
(Anglican) Millar Addition
Rev. S. Pollinjrer
Memorial Day
8:30 a.m.�Holy Communion.
'0:30 a.m.�Holy Eucharist. Sermon.
Refulem for departed. H:45 a.m.�Church School. 7:30 p.m.�Evening Prayer and Sermon. 2:30 pjn.�At Isle Pierre.
KNOX UNITED CHURCH
Minister, W. Evan Fullerton NEXT SUNDAY
1(J a.m.�Senior Classes.
11 a.m.�Morning Service.
2 p.m.-JChurch School.
7:30 p.m.�Evening Service.
8:45 p.m.�Young Peoples' Fellowship.
THE SALVATION ARMY
Captain and Mrs. Brnnsdon Sunday
11 a.m.�Holiness Meeting 2:45 p.m.�Sunday School 7:30 p.m.�Salvation Meeting THURSDAY
R-S. Women's Auxiliary Meeting. 8 p.m.
bo definitely made available for British family setlement in the following manner:
1. That as soon as the grant of these lands is approved an organization l Ri
today."'
IN APPRECIATION
i Canadian people opposing the present ! war. First, on moral grounds; second, ! because it was a capitalistic war. The I C.C.F. had not objected on either of ! these grounds, .therefore he concluded j b
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to be known as the Salmon River | other sections of the- Dominion of; that they were against the war be-Vallev British Family Settlement; Canada. >\ jcause ll v"as Just a war- . .
Societv will be incorporaed in Prince | For Brigadier-General Hornby to have I "Mrs. Steeves accuses Britain of bean inspiration that, implements ^lisi tarying China and Spain. Britain had
Geor�e under the Societies Act. That these lands be granted to and placed at the disposal of the said Society on the following conditions:
(a) That the Society develops and settles these lands with British Family Settlers, in close co-op-pratioii with British settlement interests and uses its best eft-
' deavors to that end;
(b) That1 the lands be in the name
great ambition of a British family settlement plan, means instant action. Thus his recent .visit to Prince George.
yg
lacked factual support from the United States in one instance and from the French in another. The C.C.F. talk
His enthusiasm was quickly absorbed i about Spain. Well, I ask my Socialist bv the Prince George Board of Trade j friends, where-was Russia in Spain? I When his plan was laid before them, doubt if Russia sent as many men as with ""the result that a memorandum! Canada, even as many as British Co-was speedily prepared and forwarded j lumbia, to help the Spanish govern-to the local member of the provincial �- " ��"'" **" ��
parliament. Mr. H. G. Perry, petition-Premier Pat tullo and his govern-
rrient," said Mi*. Perry.
What the world was suffering'from today, concluded Mr. Perry, was "Ram-
of and at the disposal of the So- ment, to set aside approximately 40,000 i say MacDonald disarmament." ciety for a period of ten years acTes Of specially selected Crown land from the date of the grant; pro- in the salmon 'river valley, north of vided. however, that if one-hal: j prince George, which is already well
of ail those lands have been developed during this period oi ten years, the grant as to the re. maining undeveloped and unoccupied lands will not lapse for a further period of ten years; fc> That these lands be granted free of taxes until after the expiration of two years from the time they have come into occupation of settlers
served by good roads and schools, so
that spesciftc information may oe made j
available to those interested in further- j
ing the British family settlement plan \
in the British Isles. With a definitely |
defined area of arable land chosen it j
is honed to avoid the many unfortun- 1
ate mistakes made at the conclusion of SEALED TENDERS addressed to the.
the last war when settlement plaits undersigned and endorsed "Tender for 1
CKILL combined with physical prowcJi wins the honours in nearly every sporting event. In the manufacture of LUCKY LAGER, skill in brewing, plus the use of the highest quality ingredients, make a beer deserving of the name "The Champagne of Beers".
PHONE SEymour 3277 FOR FREE HOME DELIVERY.
were hastily devised and in many cases Public Building. Dawson Creek. B.C.." oroved a failure through lack of the I will be received until 12 o'clock noon,
Ui TT; rf h- thP hrov ! essential information and co-ordinated Thursday, November 23. 1939. for the,
such grant be made by the piov- e�enuai , constructon of a Public-Building at
If such grant y
| incial government the undftr'sieni;^nf_U � : representatives of commumn orgnw-| at ions in the Prince, ueor^t ui&w^u, ite
at ions in the Princ ^ ^
will undertake to incorporate the said
River Vallcv British Family *?"<�' � thi bt
best
sincere wish of all his many | Dewson Creek, B.C.
U1,uun ,� this part of British Coluni-1 Plans and specification can be seen bia that Brigadier-General Hornby, and_ forms; of tender obtained at the.
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COAST BREWERIES LIMITED
VANCOUVER � Nf W WESTMIWSTER
VICTORIA
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mav Ion" b� spared to continue his un- ! offices of the Chief Architect. Depart-selrish labors in the interest of his less j ment of Public Works. Ottawa, the Dis-fortunate countrymen as well as Can- t.rict Resident Architect, Post Office
leveiop 1.it- umv..-. ." ~.w~-., inr.ffe i Buildiim. Victoria. B.C.. the Caretaker.
with British emigration aaa ai iai"^___o_________ -p t ofrice Buildins. Vancouver. B.C..
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY co20Peration ,. , unnnrm., _______.....--------
Rev. A. n Towiu-end Paste- interests with ^ 0^ejt 0 Paring ATTENDANCE J0:00 a.m.�Sunday School. | n amanci un u�.....i;^ ^ ihnt ,inlps!x_______^. T^ r
y
a.m.�Mornnlg Worship. 7:30 p.m.�-Eangelistic service. WEEK DAY SERVICES 7;30 p.m., Tuesday � Young People. 8"-00 p.m., Friday � Bible Study, vice.
The church with a welcome" at a\\ services.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST TABERNACLE
SABBATH, NOVEMBER H
2 P.m.�Sabbath School.
3:15 p.m.�Preaching Service. N�t a sigh is breathed, not a pain ren. not a grief pierces the soul, but tne throb vibrates to the Father's heart.
it being realized that miles preparations for settlement are made, settlement itself, when it becomes possible again, must inevitably be asain delayed.
iDatcd at Fringe George, B.o of November. 1939. >
this
Iril day 01 iNovfuiwi. ^"�.i various commniees an repuriea a vvi> n ceitinea cneqw
The.memorandum was signed by tne pleasjng. and successful event. Those in Canada, paya
)fTiccrs and the executive members-oi .n cnal:ge of organization and helping j Honourable the
hp Prince George Board ot Trade, tne afc the tablcs were: Mrs. H. E. A. Rob-� Works, equal tc
m-iVdr and afdermen of the city, and �ny other.; prominent in the community life of the district.
itiitli
ift- of tho distric of land have been lined up at acres) and Vander- i d
10.000
S
hoof '20.000 to form p tints to
the
.' CARLSON MEMORIAL CHURCH
Pasor. V. J. Carlson ]1:00 a.m.�Worship. 2:30 p.m.�Bible Class.
Weancs.
p.m.�Bible Class. 7:30 p.m.�Prayer Meeting
l(U acres), and it is proposed similar associations at those Prmce George one. A of land has also been 1 Invermere, East Kopt-
procceds to Victoria ^
�nrie-idier- General Hornby left on
*x � 1nc Caretaker. Public Building, Edmon-
A1 ' ton. Alberta." and at the Post Office.
CATHOLIC BAZAAR Dawson Creek, B.C.
_____ Tenders will not be considered unless
The Catholic Women's Ler^ue bazaar j made on the forms supplied bv the De-^ held in the Prince Georgo hotel ball- ' partment and in accordance with the room last .Saturday afternoon and: conditions set forth therein, evening was well attended, and the; , Each tender must be accompanied by various committees all reported a very K certified cheque on a chartered bank
payable to the order of the the. Minister of Public to 10 per ~cent of the
ertson, president; Mrs. Jack MeKenzio,! amount of thetender. or Bearer Bonds M.s. Allan MacMillan, Mrs. Haughey. | of the Dominion of Canada or of the Mrs. Mary Perkins, Mrs. Wm. Forrester. 1 Canadian National Railway Company Mrs. Lome Usher, Mrs. Tom Griffith.! e.v.d its constituent companies, uncon-Mrs. J. Lange. Mrs. Fi'ank Burrell, Mrs.; ditionally guaranteed as to principal J. Barnes, and the Misses Joan Mac- j and interest by the Dominion of Can-Millan, Mai^' McKenzie, Betty Haugh- j ada, or the aforement'oned bonds and ey. G.ace Goodwin, Thelma Coop'r. ! a certified cheque if required to make
The lucky prize winners were; F. up" an odd amount.
Bunton.'first pvize; J. Gunn, second' Note�The Department, through the prize; Mrs. J. Johnson (Ashcroft) third : Chief Architect's Office and tne office * of the District Resident Architect "at
----- I Victoria., will supply blue-prints and
Every sensible buyer should read specifications of the work on deposit of
prize. Mary Barone. won a rug. -------------o
the ads.
p p
a sum of $15.00, inline form of a certi-
This advertisement is not published
or displayed by the Liquor Control
Board or by the Government of
British Columbia
fied bank cheque payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works. The deposit will be released on return of the blue-prints and specification within a month, from the date of reception of tenders. If not returned within that ! period the jSeposlt will be forfeited:
By order, ? J. M. SOMERVILLK. .
Secretary.
Department of Public Works. Ottawa. November 2. 1939. No9-2tc
SKIPPER Uir.S AT WHEEL
Captain Frank Clements, a veteran Pu'get Sound mariner, while making a landing of his ferry boat near Seattle lr.st Friday, drapped clerd in the pilot house. The feiry boat plowed through.' n wharf, knocking a warehouse into the bay. before the mate on the lower clock could signal the engineer to shut, oil the engines.. Rushing up to the pilot house the iinl-c found the skiop t lying dead on the floor. None of the psvs-sengers or crew were injured in the spectacular crash.