eorge Little, 77, Founder of Terrace, Dies TERRACE (CP) � George Little, -year-old pioneer of northwest inada and the Yukon, died at s home here Friday in the 10*11 named. He was born In Ontario and oved west to follow the 1898 >M trail Into the Yukon, i [n his day, he was general store )orator, postmaster, railway ireinan, proprietor of a sawmill, incr. and financier. He w*s best iwn as the man who laid out town of Terrace, which now a population or 5,000. He left the Yukon in 1905 and niled at KUirnat, how.site, oi the Aluminum Company of Canada smelter. From there he blazed a trail 40 miles back northward into the Skeena. Except for a trip through the south Pacific 30 years ago, he never left. He laid claim to thousands of acres and set about building a town. Streets were laid out 80 feet "wide and shade trees imported from Quebec were planted along with them. . - In 1909, with the Grand Trunk Pacific railway poised in Edmonton for its jump, to the west coast he set up the first BawmlU in the area. The following year he built the first store and In 1912 he went outside to Seattle and married. When the railway came through headed for Prince Rupert, he donated 50 acres of land for a station and the company named the stop Littleton. Later, when the Canadian National Railways took over the GTP and.a post office was established, the name had to be changed to avoid confusion with a Littleton in eastern Canada. It was postmaster Little who named the town Terrace. *,. In 1939 he went to Yellowknife, above the knee. CCf Parley Cancelled By Sub-Zero Weather Annual ione conference of CCF party organizations in the north-central interior, scheduled to be held In Prince George last weekend, was cancelled because of cold weather. No new ^late has been set for the conference, but it will probably be held sometime in the spring, a spokesman for the party N.W.T., to stake a mining claim. There a charge exploded prematurely, costing him his left leg stated. He said he cancelled the conference on Thursday7when he became alarmed at weather reports that a wave of sub-zero weather would descend on the city Saturday. Many of the delegates to the two-day conference would have had to travel considerable distances to reach the city and roads In some cases are hazardous. Frank McKenzie, provincial president of the CCF was scheduled to address the two-day session. SECOND SECTION (Page 7) Monday, January 9, 1956 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS and GENERAL MEETING of THE CANADIAN LEGION Will be held at 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT, Monday, January 9 ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND 021 Commencing Tuesday, January 10th Extra Special Value in Every Item ... Regular Merchandise taken from Our Racks and Shelves, Specially for This Sale ... All Prices Greatly Reduced for Quick Clearance! MEN'S WEAR National Brand Shirts A clearance of odd arid discontinued lines of famous make shirts in white, plain colors and fancy check. Good size selection in single and double cuff style. Reg. $4.95 ^ QQ and $5.95. Clearance .................. ^.^^ Clearance! Dress Shirts Choose white or plqin colors in this clearance of odd sizes in famous make shirts. "� QQ Reg. $4.95 to $6.95. Special ........ I|TT Men's Anklets Buy now and save! Special purchase of clearing lines in both first quality and substandards. Choose plain all wool or fancy styles in regular and stretchy styles. Reg. � 7Qr $1.00 and $1-50. Clearance ............. # ? ** All Wool Stag Coats Special purchase from a well known maker. All wool kersey check jackets in bold check patterns. Sizes 36 to 44. 0\ QQ Reg. $12.95. Special ...................... 7T*^^ Men's Tee Shirts Ideal for use os undervests. Sturdy mesh knit type in short sleeve and crew neck style. White only. Sizes S-M-L. O Reg. $1.25. Special ............'.......... Clearance! Men's Ties Still a fine selection to choose from in these first quality greatly reduced from the original selling prices. Plains and fancy- AOc patterns. Special .......................... ^Vm*1 Special! Men's Dress Pants A special purchase made some time ago from a well known maker. Reg. $12.95 quality in choice of worsteds, flannels, gabardine, etc. Assorted sizes and colors. "7 TT Special............................................ M *' ' Men's Sport Shirts A clearance of several odd and discontinued lines in famous makes. Choose plain or fancy cojors. Assorted sizes. Reg. $4.95 to $6.'95. Clearance ........, 2-99 Men's Sport Coats & Suits Buy now and save. A clearance lot of several lines of suits and coats greatly reduced to clear. Choose plain or fancy checks. |Z OO Assorted sizes. Clearance............ IU* Men's Gab Topcoats Buy that coat now and save. All wool English gabardine topcoats in popular single breasted slip on style. Fawn and grey shades. Mostly large sizes. Reg. $55.00. OO 50 Clearance STORE HOURS Monday, Tuesdqy, 9-6 Wednesday, 9 to 12 noon Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9-6 Ladies' & Girls'Wear Ladies' Winter Coats Beautiful Elysian 100%> pure wool, millium lined. Broken color range, small sizes only.. Limited quantity. Reg. $39.95 Ladies' Afternoon Frocks Wools, velveteens, crepes, taffetas, corduroys dnd many others in dressy, semi-formal and evening styles. Limited quantity in higher priced lines. Sizes 11 to 20. ^L>O**t0lJL.Q*fc evening styles, lines. Sizes 1 i to i\ Values to $25.00 .... Girls' Coats ....... Nylon blend gabardine trench coats with heavy qqilt lining. Belted styling. Navy only. Sizes 10-l4x. JL QK Reg. $13.95 .................................... Q.TiJ Girls' Party Frocks Pretty nylon numbers in assorted styles and colors for the older miss. Short #h QQ sleeves. Reg. $3.98. Special ........ X*^^ Girls' Convoy Style Jackets In heavy blanket cloth with attached hoods. Each with rayon satin quilt lining. Buckle front closing. Sizes 10, 12, 14. Limited f^ QC quantity. Reg. $19.95, special .. l"#-^%* NOTIONS Cups & Saucers Imported, semi porcelain cups and saucers in 4 pretty pastel shades. Reg. 49c. Now................................ Batter Bowls Large "Easimix" semi-porcelain batter bowls, for multiple uses in the kitchen. Reg. $1.95. Clearance .................... Toys An assortment of toys for both boys and girls must go now to make room for our regular mdse. Excellent Price Plastic Food Savers Handy 3 pc. set plastic food savers. for deep freeze and refrigerator. Reg. 89c. Now .....'........................... Stretchy Nylons First quality, filmy sheer stretchy nylons in two attractive shades. m Reg. $1.50. Clearance ................ I CHILDREN'S WEAR Children's Ski Pants Boxer styling in nylon gabardine etc., with choice of quilted or plain lining. Bright color range. Sizes 3-6x. Reg. $4.95...................................... $3.99 Reg. $3.95........................................$2.99 Children's Snow Suits 1 pee. garments in nylon fabric and nylon blend gabardine. Elastic waists, tight ankle and wrist cuffs. Limited quantity. B QC Sizes 3, 5, 6. Values to $8.95 ...... J�^�* Children's Parkas Nylon blend gabardine. Detachable hood types. Front zipper closing. Heavy quilt lining throughout. Bright color range. Jl Q *% Sizes 4-6x. Reg. $6.95. Special .. "f �^�* Children's Station Wagon Sets Nylon blend gabardine 3 piece coat, leggings and hat sets. Colors rust, green, grey, brown, etc. Toddlers' sizes 2-3x. Reg. _$13\95. Special ............. Girls' 4-6x.' Reg.. $15.95. Special ............. 1095 Children's 3 piece Coat Sets Pretty styles in best quality wools, with coat and bonnets warmly lined. Roomy cut, strap style leggings. Some lined, assorted colors. Sizes 3-6. Values to $32.50. Special .. FOOTWEAR Women's Casual Shoes Uppers are made of soft glove leather with white novelty stitching on vamp. High quality composition soles. Several styles to choose from in colors, red, black and Indian tan. Sizes 5 to W% in A and C widths. Reg. $7.95...................................... Women's Dress Shoes A broken assortment of women's smartly styled dress pumps. Colors red, black, navy, brown and black suede. Broken size range from 4 to 9 in AA and B widths. Reg. to $7.95.................................. Men's Moccasin Loafers Constructed of side leather uppers with raised-seam moccasin vamps. Leather soles and heels. Goodyear welt construction. In rich colors of burgundy or tan. A comfortable selection for any man. Sizes 6-11 in half sizes. �% QC D width. Reg. $12.95.................... *J**9 FURNITURE Rugs 27"x54" size, long wearing and smart style. Wilton and broadloom. Regular to $24.50. Clearance ...... End Tables Modern style, top quality end tables far below regular price. Walnut only. Regular $32.50. Clearance .... ;s far below 14-95 I Congpleum Rugs Oddments in our line. All priced to clear. 7x6 ...........................................:.... $6.95 9 x 7V2............................................ $7.95 9x9 ........................'....................... $8.95 9 x 10'/*........................................ $10.95 Mattresses 3/3 size. Better quality mattress. These are oddments. Regular $49.50 and $59.50. Clearance ................... 3950 2 pee. Chesterfield Suites Foam rubber cushioning.' Wool frieze covering. Grey chartreuse. Regular 1OO 5O $229.50. Clearance Hostess Chairs Covered in top quality frieze covers. Smart appearance, always a popular exra chair. Four colors. Regular $24.95. Clearance.................................. 19-95 Combination Radio I only Baycrest 7 tube long and short wave � 3 speed record player. Slightly marked floor sample. Regular $229.50. 1 "TA Clearance................................ �# V Combination Radio 2 only Philips combination 3 speed record piay-er, slightly marked floor models, 1 walnut, 1 mahogany. "Regular $229.95. |QQ Clearance .............................. I #T AMC Refrigerators 11 cu. ft. Full width freezer compartment. Racks on door. Smart styling. ^M0% Regular $299.50. Clearance.. REMNANTS An assortment of wools, rayons, flannel, plastics, velvet, broadcloths, etc., for many purposes. from V* to Vi off PHONES Office..........................356 Piece Goods ................ 982 General Retail ............ 182 INCORPORATED MAY I67O.