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Announces Likely
June Election
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RT. HON. I OI IS ST. LAURENT
Mr. St. Laurent, who was appointed
prime minister in November,
1948, announced to an uproarious
House of Commons at Ottawa that
parliament was dissolved and an
election would be held probably on
June 27.
Pioneer Barber
Believed Drowned
At Quesnel Lake
Officials of the Provincial Police
and friends believe that W.
(Chicago Bill) Bowen, 83, well
known old time Cariboo barber,
met-a tragic end while walking
to his home a mile out of Likely
Thursday night.
When his dogs, which were
locked in his cabin, started barking
Friday, a neighbor investigated
and found, that Bill had not
arrived home. He notified friends
at Likely and they instituted a
search. It was learned that no
one had seen him since he started
for home from Likely about
10 o'clock the night before.
A trapper friend followed the
path that Chicago Bill would
have taken, and found where he
had apparently stumbled at a
narrow spot on the trail and
plunged down a gravel slide into
the Quesnel River. There were
indications that he had tried to
scramble out, but the gravel kept
sliding nim back into the river.
The effort apparently was top
great for his advanced years, and
the river claimed him. A case of
a dozen eggs which he had purchased
was fund in the river at
this spot.
Mr. Bowen was well known
throughout Cariboo, having made
his home in Quesnel, Wells and
Williams Lake where he carried
on his trade as a barber until retiring
a few years ago, when he
went to make his home at Likely
on Quesnel Lake. The body has
not yet been recovered.
THE WEEK'S WEATHER
Report courtesy of Department
of Transport, Quesnel, B.C.
Apr. Max. Mini.
30 49 24
1 50 25
2 60 35
3 49 27
4 '..' 53 28
5 58 24
6 71 42
Mean Temp. 43 Precip. .27
VOL. XL, NO. XXXIX QUESNEL, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949 $2.00 PER ANNUM
Nicholas Bird Is j ^jLl? h * n8hai Fle * A n n y 0 n , , a u g h t PreiTI. JohnSOII SdyS
CCF Choice In
Cariboo Riding
At the CCF nominating convention,
held at tne Canadian
Legion Hall here today, Nicholas
Bird of Wells was chosen as CCF
candidate to contest the coming
provincial election.
Two other candidates were in
the running, Darwin Charlton,
Salmon Arm, and Earl Hickling,
Quesnel. Mr. Bird won the nomination
by a substantial margin.
Mrs. Don Randall acted as
chairman of the convention, and
Geo. Soames as secretary. About
30 delegates were present.
In his address of acceptance
Mr. Bird thanked his supporters
for their confidence in his' ability,
and promised to do his utmost
for the people of Cariboo should
he be elected. A native of Saskatchewan,
he came to B.C. 16
years ago. During the depression
he had prospected on the Fra.ser
River, and for the past three
years he had been employed as a
m'ner at the Cariboo Gold Quartz
mine at Wells. He is married and
has two children.
He, as did other speakers at
the meeting, questioned the matter
of a hydro project for the
Quesnel River, as well as the extension
of the P.G.E. Ry. The Coalition
Government, he commented,
"was not prepared for things
ahead of them."
He deplored the fact that during
the depression the Government
apparently had no money
or jobs for the people, but immediately
war was declared, bil-
Jions were available. Mr. BiT«L
Stated he had worked --on ships
being built at Prince Rupert-costing
millions of dollars,' only to
have them sunk.
Mr. Bird and delegates from the
Wells CCF Club at Wells returned
home shortly after the convention.
Lew Griffith, George Riviere
and Bev Adams of Wells, and Geo.
Renner of Williams Lage, attended
a meeting of the Liberal Dis-
! trict Association here last Thursday.
Mi-Fi-Di Club Girls Presentation
Pleases Enthusiastic Audience
Playing to a packed house at the Canadian Legion Hall last night,
Mi-Fi-Di Girls Club presented their first variety program with an
enjoyable musical comedy, "The Smugglers," as the main attraction.
Community singing led by Mrs. Sue Speare started the performance.
Next on the program was the introduction of a new star in Quesnel's
musical firmament. He was 12-year-old soprano Freddy Phillips, who
lately arrived here from Kelowna. His rendition of "Buttons and Bows' 1
and other numbers brought down the house.
"Always a Bridesmaid, But Nev- ' came- to the rescue of their header
a Bride," sung by Rhoda Wells j mistress, and the operetta conin
her own inimitable manner tinued at a fast pace,
came next. Rhoda went all out Dances by the girls, including
in her costume for this number, the "Irish Lilt" by the Edkins
and the flower on her hat com- ' twins, were particularly well re­
plete with electric lighting effect | ceived, while the singing paiits
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SOOCHOW CREEK AT SHANGHAI BEFORE RED ADVANCE
The escape gate from Communist-threatened Shanghai is closing due
to the approach of the Communist army For foreigners, the last ships
were preparing to get under way. For the Chinese, land routes were
coming under Communist troop domination. Airplanes still took out
refugees over land and sea. The approaching Communists may be slowed
down because they still have not sufficient forces ferried across the
Yangtze to handle the various drives. For the first time in years Soochow
creek at Shanghai (above), usually paved with Chinese small boats is
deserted and empty as boatmen abandoned it In face of Communis
advances.
Nazko Trapper
Found Dead
Alongside Trail
Death in horrible form came
to Almond Loomis, 80, on the
trail near his ranch home in the
isolated upper Nazko Valley. H:s
body was' found by a nei^hbo",
A. Paley, who reported to the
Provincial Police here.
It is believed that Loomis'
death, was the result of a fall
•from his 'horse, as his leg was
found to be fractured near jthe
hip joint. The injured man 'had
managed to crawl about a hundred
yards before succumbing to
his injuries.
The calendar at his ranch home
was last marked on March 16, and
it is believed his death occured
shortly afterwards.
Const. Earl Sarciat, head of the
Quesnel Detachment, Provincial
Police, who made the long 180mile
trip over rough, sparselysettled
country, had to do the last
25 miles on horseback when the
road petered out and only a trail
provided access to the scene of
the accident.
Mr. Loomis, who had spent a
lifetime in the Nazko, was a well
known trapper and rancher. He
brought a drive of cattle from
his range to last year's Quesnel
Cattle Sale in October.
He leaves a daughter and a
brother in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Due to the difficulty of bringing
the body out, burial was made
near the deceased's home.
Loses Three Toes
In Dredge Mishap
was out of this world.
by both girls and boys went
"Ship Alioy," sung by Lil Marsh. smoothly with no prompting.
Bonnie Morey, Hugh Hill and Ron In the last act, when it was
Townsend followed. Dressed in thought the smugglers were tarnnautical
attire this quartette was penng with the affections of the
excellent, and the audience gave girls a stormy scene took place,
them a big hand.
with the police being called in
Opening scene of "The Smug­ (Derek Rolph and Dick Bradglers"
presented an attractive shaw). ,,,„„„.,,, These two „ lads 11„u„ sang P„„f^ their
w a y t n o r u
t h e
I.,
statre spttine The nvp-likp wills i B« unpleasantness,
tSS L tS! ntrS,^irfiand "All's Well That Ends Well"
were made by the Club girls, and , ,„;«.,,
al
the back drop, a view of the sea ; £ e J^r ch?e ^haSpy w?th h
painted by Lee Haire. ; p r o m i s, i n g t o r e f o r m
In this act the smugglers (Don I A t fche c l o s e o f t h e p l a y M a r.
Mills, Rob Richards, Norm Ford, j g a r e t parmintei. President of the
Laurie Hilborn and Jim Moore), j c ] u b ) expressed the thanks of the
all in swashbuckling pirate cos- ; g-n-is to Mrs. Sue Speare, director:
tume complete wth fierce whisk Mrs. Ella Dixon, dance instructor;
ers, worried about the indiges­ Mrs. John Williams, music; Mrs.
tion suffered by their chief (Mike Helen Mills, manager of the
Kew).
Club; the orchestra, and Lee
It was deeded by the band to Haire for his stage settings.
kildnap a good cook to repair this Between acts, an orchstra cornsituation,
and the decision fell on | posed of Mrs. J. Williams, Richard
Miss Prim, headmistress of a j Marsh, Bob Hendry and Frank
girl's .school. Whereupon a flock ! Stevenson, provided toe-tickling
of pretty Misses from the school !
Billee Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs.
A. E. Boyd, suffered the loss of
three toes when his foot became
caught in the cogs of a drag-line
.shovel he was operating on the
Lillooet Dyking Project, near
Pemberton Meadows.
Joel Rice of the Swift River
Dredging Company Is in charge
of the mile long drainage ditch
which is under construction. The
ditch is 300 feet wide and 12 feet
deep.
Billee turned the first sod when
the big drag line .started operating
last fall.
Immediately following the accident
Billee was flown to the
Chilliwack Hospital, where he is
making gcod progress. He expects
to return to Quesnel shortly.
Paul Gauthier, manager of the
Rex Theatre, returned today after
.spending the past week at the
music.
coast on business.
Ten Seconds to
Sydney, Australia
Thousands of miles between
British Columbia and Australia
were just a matter of seconds the
other day for Geoff Dixon, draftsman
for the Pacific Great Eastern
Railway survey here, when
he made a phone call to his home
near Sydney, Australia.
Reception was remarkably clear
he reported, and he even heard
his dog barking. Geoff pleaded
guilty to a twinge of homesickness
as he heard the voices of relatives
(and the dog).
Mr. Dixon first came to Canada
from Australia during the war,
when he trained here under the
Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Quick Police
Action Snaffles
Sloppy Raffles
Thieves who entered the John
A. Fraser & Co. men's wear store
here Thursday night were resting
uncomfortably in the local
lock-up Friday night as the result
of quick work by local police
officers.
Entry to the store was gained
through the coal shute at the
rear of the building. Inside, the
robbers took an undisclosed amount
of silver from the till, and
a quantity of clothing, one of the
pair choosing a fine pair of shoes
and thoughtfully leaving his castoffs
behind.
Taking their loot to a hotel
room, the break and enter experts
apparently figured they
had done a clean job. Unfortunately
for them their actions had
been noted, and the police picked
one of them up in a beer parlor
the next morning. The other was
taken into custody later in the
day. The stolen goods were found
in their hotel room.
After being taken to the lockup,
one of the men attempted a
break-out, striking Const. Geo.
Hacking a terrific smash on the
oh in when he opened the door to
give him lunch. Although dazed,
and with a gash in his chin that
required five stitches to close,
Const. Hacking managed to force
the man back into the cell.
L. B. Rolph, provincial assessor,
was in Williams Lake on departmental
business during the week.
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Bob Malcolm, son of Mr. and
Mrs. G. E. Malcolm, returned on
Monday's C.P.A. plane, after
completing his year's studies at
the U. of B.C.
P G E C o m p l e t e d A s
Q u i c k l y A s P o s s i b l e
Explains Coalition Government Program;
Turns First Sod For New Quesnel School
Displaying "Welcome! Mr. Premier" banners, Quesnel residents
welcomed Premier Byron I. Johnson here Monday morning as he
stepped from his Canadian Pacific Airways plane at the Quesnel airport.
He was accompanied by his secretary, Percy Richards. Hon. E.
C. Carson, Minister of Public Works, and Walfter Hogg, M.L.A. for the
Cariboo were at the airport to receive him.
—— f Driving directly from the airport
to the Quesnel Cafe, a luncheon
was provided by members of
the Quesnel Liberal Association
and Quesnel business men for the
Premier and his party. Directly
after luncheon the Premier addressed
a large gathering at the
Rex Theatre. He was introduced
by Chairman Charles Beath. Hon.
E. C. Carson, and Walter Hogg,
M.L.A., were also on the platform.
DEFENDS SALES TAX
Premier Johnson dealt at some
length with his Government's
three per cent sales tax. He explained
that the benefits received
by old age pensioners, social assistance
and municipal aid were
made possible by this tax. Old age
pensioners were now receiving $40
a month as against $20 a few
years ago. Without this source of
revenue, he Premier asserted,
PREMIER JOHNSON
Loco! Politics
Warming Up
there would have to be curtailment
in other departments, possibly
in highway or other needed
programs. He felt the people of
British Columbia would willingly
pay this tax for the benefits' it
guaranteed.
P.G.E. CONSTRUCTION
Speaking briefly on the extension
of the Pacific Great Eastern
Railway from Quesnel to Prince
George, the Premier assured his
listeners that this project would
Political organizations in this
area swung into high gear during
the past week as members of
the Liberal and Conservative Associations
held annual meetings.
At a well attended meeting of
the Quesnel Liberal Association be completed as quickly as posat
the Legion Hall, Jack Rome i sible. It was the Intention of the
was elected president, Jesse Hig­ Government to extend the line
don vice-president, and D. F. Mc­ into the Peace River, where the
Neill secretary. 25 delegates were richest coal deposits in Canada
named to attend the- nominating could be tapped.
convention to be held at Williams He spoke also of the highway
Lake on May 14, when a candi that will be built from Squamish
date to contest the forthcoming i to Vancouver, and the deep sea
election will be named.
port which will be established at
At the cloose of the meeting Squamish, which will prove of
refreshments were served by the great importance to the Cariboo
Women's Liberal Association. and the upper country.
At a meeting of the Conserva­ Besides the P.G.E. extension
tive Association, Ken Thibaudeau and related Works, the Premier
returned as president, R. ! outlined the Government's prowas
gram for the immediate future.
Baillie was elected vice-president This included a $5 million hydro­
and Alex Fraser secretary.
electric project for the Quesnel
Many delegates attended Car­
River, $25 million highway proiboo
Progressive Conservative Asgram,
$5 million for steel and
sociation's annual meeting at
concrete bridges, $3 for irrigation
Williams Lake on April 27, when
facilities.
election of officers for the district
body returned R. M. Blair,
ALUMINUM INDUSTRY
Williams Lake, as president, Alex
Speaking of large aluminum
Fraser as vice-president and Ken
Interests In the East which are
Thibaudeau as secretary.
looking for suitable sites in British
Columbia, owing to the fact
CHAIRMAN OF "ON TO THE
that tremendous hydro-electric
power sites are available here, the
PEACE" MOVEMENT HERE Premier said that one company
Charles ALbions of Pr. George, is prepared to spend $250 million,
chairman of the "On to the which, he added with a smile, is
Peace" movement, passed thru quite a sizeable amount of cash
town Thursday en route home af­ j hi any man's language.
ter attending the Pacific Trade ; At the conclusion of the Prem-
Conference in Vancouver. Mr. Al­ | ier's address, Hon. E. C. Carson
bion brought to the attention of i spoke briefly, expressing his faith
the conference the great poten­ | in the leadership of Premier,
tialities of the north country. ; and hi the program of the Coalij
tion Government.
Golf Meeting
! TURNS FIRST SOD
I Following the meeting Premier
I
Your presence is requested
at a meeting of the Quesnel
Golf Club to be held at the
Stage Lunch Wednesday evening,
May 11, at 8 o'clock.
The future of the Club will
be discussed, election of officers,
and many other important
matters. Make a note
to be present.
1
Johnson was driven to the site of
\ the new Quesnel School,, where
j hundreds of children were on
! hand to greet him. Here he turnj
ed the first sod preparatory to
', building the new school while the
: children cheered,
j A few minutes later, accompanl
ied by Hon. Mr. Carson, the Prem-
' ier left for Williams: Lake.
B . P . O . E L K S ' M A Y 2 4 S P O R T S D A Y
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Page Two THE CARIBOO OBSERVER SATURDAY. MAY 7. 1949
Cbe Cariboo Observer
(Est. 1908)
Published at Quesnel, Cariboo District, British Columbia
J. B. Mutetacroft, Publisher
Devoted to the interests of the Cariboo District and to
publishing the facts relative to the iuterier of the Province
Subscriatien $2.09 a year
Address all communications aud make all cheques
payable to
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Quesnel, B.C.
Diplomacy, She's Wonderful!
Diplomacy as practiced within the fold of the British Commonwealth
of Nations must be a source of unceasing wonder to
the rest of the peoples of this footstool, and the past week has
witnessed some diplomatic gymnastics that's left even our Com-
'monwealth citizens a bit dazed. It's been a stellar show.
First, there was the matter of the status of India within the
Commonwealth. India, now being composed of two republics, it
naturally followed that they could not have the King as the head
of state. That, apparently, left them out in the cold as far as the
Commonwealth went. However, with no fuss or feathers, heads of
the various Dominions within the Commonwealth framework sat
down in London and came up with the veritable judgment of Solomon:
India was still very much a Commonwealth nation; the
King was not the head of the Indian republics; the King was the
head of the British Commonwealth of Nations. That one will give
experts on international law something to sharpen their teeth on
for a long time to come.
Anyway, the Indians are happy, the rest of the Commonwealth
is happy, and India is a full-fledged Commonwealth Nation
on her own terms.
Having negotiated that hurdle comfortably, the British Parliament
dealt with the seemingly explosive "Irish question." Since
the Republic of Ireland came into being on Easter Monday about
one million Irishmen in Britain, and other millions in the Dominions,
were technically "foreigners." The bill the British Commons
hastily introduced and passed during the week will drive
the aforementioned international law men completely daffy, and
reference volumes will likely go out the window. It goes something
like this: an Irishman in Britain although a foreigner, is
not a foreigner; he is accorded all the rights and privileges of a
British subject. In short it seems to mean that an Irishman is a
Britisher when he is in the Commonwealth and an Irishman in
Ireland.
The Irish Republic not to be outdone has reciprocated gracefully
by declaring that British subjects do not need visas to enter
Ireland, begob No! According to Dublin, the British, although
not Irish, are Irish. This is right down the alley of the men from
Erin, and they're probably the only ones who understand it.
Care In the Forests
The dangerous days in the forest are now with us, and the
Canadian Forestry Association passes along the. following advice
to campers and hikers now that the fire season is in effect and
camp fire permits are needed.
No camp fire should be built against a tree or log, in leaf
mould or in or around a rotten stump or snag. All fires should be
built away from overhanging branches and on dirt or rock foundation.
All rotten wood or leaf mould must be cleared along with
other inflammable material within a radius of from three to five
feet. All fires must be extinguished before leaving. AH smokes and
matches must be extinguished before throwing away.
Never leave a camp fire, even for a short time, without completely
extinguishing every spark with water or fresh dirt, free of
moss or deaf mould. Do not throw charred logs to one side where
a smouldering spark might catch. It Ls well to soak thoroughly all
embers and charred pieces of wood and then cover them with
dirt. Feel around the outer edge of the fire to make sure no fire
is smouldering in roots or leaf mould. Never leave a dirty camp.
Always bury your refuse.
EETING
Dragon Lake Farmers
Institute Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 13th 7:30 P.M.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A
BULL CONTROL AREA. SPONSORED BY
CARIBOO FARMERS' INSTITUTE.
Face Lifting
Paris, Berlin, and Vienna . . .
Travellers know the world by her
.apitals, the names that are hisory.
Cities famous for their fine
architecture, their beautiful settings,
and their culture.
Today, more and more countries
of the New World are taking the
lead in world affairs. Their cities
are becoming the scenes of the
great conferences of world statesmen.
San Frr.ncisco, New York,
Washington, Ottawa, Bagota, are
the names where history is made
today.
Canada's capital, Ottawa, was
not a planned city, as Washington
was. Ottawa just grew. And
in spite of its ideal location, its
charming river, and its fine buildings,
much of the charm and dignity
of the city has been lost from
Lack of planning. Slums nestle
close to Parliament Hill. The
noise of the trains shunting at
the Union Station mingles with
the .chimes of the carillon in the
Peaee Tower.
The National Capital Planning
Committee hopes to change all
this: its plans for the development
-of the National Capital are
revealed in the color film "Capital
Plan," produced by the National
Film Board.
"THERE'S STILL A BRIDGE"
FARMER
7!-c-u- 'iff--Sr.V".
Cartoon By Crawford.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Editor ••— In the Issue of
your paper of April 23 an article
under the heading "Clean Up,"
your correspondent Civic Pride
mentions the unsightly and unsatisfactory
• condition of the
"kating and curling rinks at the
present time. He also mentions the
property to the south, which is
possibly correct.
But I feel that he Ls under a
delusion when- he intimates that
it was left that way by the socalled
circus.
At the time of the Fair I was
connected with the A. & H. Association
and noted with pleasure
that the grounds had been
left in a very tidy and satisfactory
condition. As I believe in
fair play and credit where it is
due, I feel that the circus is deserving
of praise rather than
censure.
In regard to a clean-up — it
would not seem to be a task for
the City Fathers; they have enough
worries. How about Civic
Pride calling a bee for a good
clean-up? I personally would
lend a hand.
WM. R. ELLIOTT,
Quesnel, B.C.
ATTENDS MEETING
George Riviere of Wells was in
town un.l attended the luncheon
and meeting of Premier Byron
Johnson here during his northern
tour Mondav.
FEDERAL CANDIDATE HERE
George Murray, Liberal candidate
in the coming Federal election
for Cariboo, spent a few days
in town and visiting the iimmediate
district.
PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY CO.
Train Schedule
BETWEEN VANCOUVER AND QUESNEL
(Effective Sept. 12, 1948, Daylight Saving Time)
NORTHBOUND
Vancouver (Union Pier) Mon., Wed.. Fri.
Williams Lake Tue., Thurs-, Sat.
Quesnel
Tue., Thurs., Sat.
Quesnel
Williams Lake
SOUTHBOUND
Tues., Thurs., Sat.
Tues., Thurs., Sat.
Vancouver (Union Pier) Wed., Fri., sun.
Lv. 9:00 a.m.
Lv. 7:00 a.m.
Ar. 10:40 a.m.
Lv. 7:45 p.m
Lv. 11:5b p.m.
Ar. 7:00 p.m.
•4 Stage connects with train at Quesnel for passengers to
and from Prince George, Barkerville and Wells.
0. F. M'NEILL
BARRISTER, SOLICITOR
NOTARY PUBLIC
QUESNEL BC.
MARSH
TRANSFER
GENERAL HAULING
SAND and GRAVEL
Ph. 42-R-3 P.O. Box 1478
QUESNEL, B.C.
n W E L L - B A L A N C E D P R O V I N C E !
British Columbia has grown more than twice as
fast as any other Canadian province since 1939.
This is not just because it has great resources.
Natural wealth is useless until men, money and enterprise
convert it to jobs, consumer goods and profits.
No, the reason British Columbia
has grown 30% in population
in less than 10 years is because
people are confident this province
will continue its sound, wellbalanced
progress.
British Columbia grows, too,
because its people work together
under a free Opportunity System
which has produced the highest
living standards in Canada. Still
Are You Registered?
In British Columbia the previous
voters list has been scrapped and an
entirely new one is being compiled.
You will wont Jo vote. To make sure
you CAN-vote, be sure you're on the
Voters list. If an enumerator did not
call and register you during the past
year, you are probably NOT on the
list. In that case, check with your
nearest registrar. He will tell you
your status.
no one is satisfied, for this is a young, ambitious province
busy going places and doing things I
But we CAN be proud of our teamwork in B.C.,
and can resolve to stay with our tried and proven way
of life until someone shows us a better system than
ours, actually working somewhere
and producing better results than
British Columbians enjoy.
This advertisement is not published
or displayed by the Liquor Control
Board or by the Government of
British Columbia.
... L.
So far the teamwork of good
government, farmers, labor and
investors (or management) in B.C.
is making British Columbia one of
the fastest-developing areas of
North America.
Let's keep on and up the way
we're going I
B F E D E R A T I O N O F T R A D E A N D I N D U S T R Y

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949 THE CARIBOO OBSERVER Page Three
New Road Paving
Tenders Opened
Tenders for the second portion
of the Provincial Goovernment's
road paving program were opened
in the office of Hon. E. C.
Carson, Minister of Public Works,
recently.
Successful bidders were: Cariboo
section, General Construction
Company Limited $344,836; North
Vancouver section, E. R. Taylor
_ Construction Company Limited
| $7,396; and Yale section, Premier
; Construction Company Limited
! $29,540.
Try Observer Class Advts.
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OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC WELDING-
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
General Repairs
General Blacksmithing
DAVIES STREET. QUESNEL, B.C.
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Shop at
T. M. OWEN'S
DEPARTMENT STORE!
for clothing, footwear
and fancy goods
QUESNEL, B.C. Opposite Bank
Visits Sons
Mrs. A. E. Boyd spent several
days at the coast recently, visiting
her son Billee, in Chilliwack
Hospital, and also son Archie, a
patient for a short time at the
Shaughnessy Hospital. Archie, a
student at U.B.C., completed his
examinations while in hospital.
Women's Hospital A'ixiliary Tea
June 18—remerriber it.
—FOR—
PROMPT
DELIVERY
SBC
QUESNEL DELIVERY
DELIVERIES MADE
DAILY
QUESNEL B.C.
Legionnaires Enjoy Yearly Meeting
With Kersley District Comrades
About 60 members attended the ! delegate to attend a meeting of
monthly meeting at Kersley Tues- ! the P.-T.A. for discussion,
day, and it is pleasing to note j Rehabilitation Officer
NORTH QUESNEL
GREENHOUSE
—for—
Spring Bedding Plants
Flower Plants for Window
Boxes and Bedding
British Soverign Strawberry
Plants
R. E. WILCOX
Quesnel -:- B.C.
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To a liundred and three countries
Canada sends one of the world's
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Delightfully different in taste,
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lor Ihe past two years The House of
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and newspapers printed in many languages,
and circulated throughout the world. These
advertisements feature various
Canadian products — lumber,
salmon, furs, nickel, apples, ply­
wood and many others.
This is an adaptation of one of the
series designed 1
to help promote the prestige
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It is the belief of The House of Seagram
that it is in the interest-of every Canadian
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the general trend towards' more J
The meeting was informed that
representative gatherings at the S. R. Yates, Casualty Rehabilita­
meetings.
tion Officer will be in Quesnel on
Application for membership of i May 11 and 13, and can be con-
Ralph Williams of Macalister re­ ! tacted at the Cariboo Hotel. As
ceived first reading, and the P.-T. ! this is a most important part of
A. asked for assistance with a ! Legion affairs, the Branch removement
to have part of the
| quests any veteran with rehabilitation
problems to see Mr. Yates
school grounds provided with tee­ where they will receive a sympater-totters,
swings, etc., for the thetic hearing.
younger children. It was pointed Comrades Willington, Werbicki
out that the Kinsmen are work­ and Gook attended a zone meeting
on a similar project on Front ing at Prince George recently,
Street adjacent to the skating where a number of resolutions
rink. Norm Palmer was named a were adopted apropos of liason
between branches, assistance by
the Provincial Government by a
s^cend mortgage for veterans'
housing, increased travelling expenses
for zone representatives,
among other matters.
Legion Shares
Dr. Frank Avery reported that
the Legion owned shares in the
Hall to the value of $10,075.00,
against the value of shares owned
by private individuals of $1,-
695.00. The acquiring of outstanding
shares is making steady progress.
Sportsground Improvement
Keith Yorston reported that
work had been started on the race
track grounds. Four bulldozers
and several trucks had been at
work levelling the grounds where
a general rearrangement will take
place with regard to the ball diamond
and football ground. This
has been a need for several years,
and it is felt that in a short time
our athletes will have a grounds
fit for their requirements. Once
again the community spirit of the
Cariboo was demonstrated by the
donations of the bulldozers time
by their various owners.
New Legion Home
Fred Bass of the Williams Lake
Branch addressed the meeting re
the financing of the proposed new
home for Legionnaires, concerning
which a tentative plan has
been submitted by Bill Speare.
Mr. Bass suggested the building
be started with the money available,
demand notes be issued, and
work done by a few men on a cost
plus basis, assisted by organized
work bees by Legionnaires. Application
will be made for a beer
licence, and the building will
contain a reading room, writing
room and recreation room. On
motion of Harry Gardner, seconded
by Dr. Avery, a standing
unanimous vote was given to the
executive to proceed with the
plan.
Congratulate Legionnaires
George Johnston spoke of the
work done at the race track, and
also on the good job done on the
Hall floor by the sanding crew.
He complimented both committees
and said that more work
bees are the answer to the needs
of the Legion. This was supplemented
by Jack Gardner, who
stated that the spade work started
by the old vets should be now
taken over by the progressive'
younger members who are undoubtedly
capable of undertaking
the many and varied projects
necessary for an expanding
communitiy. Votes of thanks to
Dick Roddis for assistance, and
to the Kersley ladies for coffee
and, sandwiches, were moved.
After adjournment, liquid refreshment
was provided by the
social committee. Coffee and cake
were passed around, and the gang
split into little groups where a
thousand and one problems were
attacked and mastered—the P.G.
E. was completed to the Yukon;
hydros were built and a paved
road ran spang into Vancouver
in nothing flat. Pulp mills were
built; all vets were granted $75
a month; the Russian question
folved, and our enemies consigned
to oblivion. Boss Johnson was
damned and praised, Harold
(See LEGION, page 7)
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ARRIVED
FOR SPRING
4
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AND
Slacks
IN A VARIETY
OF
Colors
AND
Materials
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Quesnel Hotel
Cafe
Best Place
to Eat
The Quesnel Cafe is closed
Wednesday each week.
Available
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SEE
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Diamond Cutting
Diamond cutting is a process
requiring great skill and
judgment. While in many cases
diamonds are cut along the
lines of then natural form, in
other cases it is found advantageous
to cleave off those
parts which would be lost if
the diamond were shaped immediately.
In other cases again
it is considered avisable
to saw a diamond in two, so
as to secure two stones, the
combined weight of which
would be greater than that of
a single stone by direct cutting.
Furthennore, diamonds
are cleaved to remove spots
and fractures.
First the cutter must determine
the point of cleavage,
having found this he uses a
dull knife and hammer to split
it into two or more pieces.
Each of these sections are then
firmly imbedded in fusible metal
and adjusted so that it can
be brought in contact with a
toothless buzz saw of phosphor
bronze, having a thickness
of from four to five
thousandths of an inch and
making over three thousand
revolutions per minute. In
spite of this great speed, twenty-four
hours of uninterrupted
work would be needed to make
a cut a half inch deep in a
diamond.
Fine architectural plans
deserve the best paint.
B-H "English" Paint
combines the qualities of
beauty and durability
that protect exterior
surfaces.
WILLIS - HARPER
HARDWARE
REID ST. QUESNEL

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NOTICE
Prompt and Efficient
Transfer Service
DIFFICULT JOBS A SPECIALTY
LONG DISTANCE HAULING
Agent for Wood & Fraser
Truck Lines
Smith Transfer
Phone 16-R-3
QUESNEL - - B.C.
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OPENING
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M e a t M a r k e t
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Hours 9 A . M - 6 P . M .
••••••••
G O I N G
T O T H E
To avoid possible delay
and embariassment at border
crossing points, be
sure you have met the
foreign exchange requirements
before you set out.
The travel ration of $150
per person for the period
November 16th, 1948, to
November 15th, 1949 is to
ensure the fairest distribution
of the U.S. funds available.
For children under
1 1 years of age, the
amount is $100 U.S.
If you are taking a trip to
the United States, you need
to secure a Form H permit
to take out of Canada for
any amount exceeding $10
U.S. or more than a total
of $25 in U.S. and Canadian
Funds.
Form H can be secured
quickly and easily from
branches of any Canadian
Bank.
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displayed by the Liquor Control Boaid or
by the Government of British Columbia,
E
Quesnel Arts
nthusiasm is mounting among
members of Quesnel
Arts as Spring begins to show rewards
for Winter persistence.
In the first place the addition
of members of talent and considerable
training is helping to step
up the work program of the club.
Bill Speare's guidance in a program
of basic fundamentals,
starting with stUl life in charcoal,
Ls alreday bringing marked
results.
Anoother recent member, . Mrs.
Treva Burton, was formerly one
of the group of artists in Williams
Lake. She was a scholarship
winner at the Banff Summer
School of Art in 1947. One of hei
instructors was A. Y. Jackson, of
the famous Canadiian Group ol
Seven.
As the Ralph M. Pearson correspondence
course nears com
pletion, those who followed thru
are making plans to carry ink
the second year course from tin
same instructor. This course
which has gainted recognition
throughout both Canada and the
Sealed tenders addressed to the ;
undersigned marked "Tenders for !
United States, is valuable to benew
Elementary School at Wilginners
and advanced students liams Lake, B.C.," will be received
alike. It deals with methods and up to noon May 18th, 1949, for
techniques. It enables the stud­ the erection of this building.
ent to gain a wide scope in ex­ Plans and Specifications and
pressing his work through a
Forms of Tender may be obtained
from the Office of McCarter
great variety of brush work, in­ & Nairne, Architects, 1930 Marine
creased color understanding, tex­ Building, Vancouver, B.C., or the
tures and the release of the im- undersigned, on Deposit of a cermagination
as freely applied to tified cheque for Fifty Dollars
all types of art expression. ($50.00), which will be refunded
when Plans and Specifications
One of the very rewarding fea­ are returned and legitimate tentures
that has come to the club der is submitted.
has been the association with Each tender must be accom­
artists in other communities. The panied by a certified cheque on
fraternal exchange of exhibits a Canadiain Bank equal to ten
stimulates them to improve the per cent (10'"") of the tender, to­
quality of their work. It creates gether with letter from a Bond­
a spirit of friendliness between ing Companv.
•artists of the various towns. Lowest or any tender may hot
necessarily be accepted.
Last week Quesnel Arts mem­
SECRETARY.
bers responded to an invitation Board of School Trustees, Wil­
from Mrs. Ruth Harvey of the liams Lake School District No. 27,
Prince Rupert Civic Centre by Williams Lake. B.C.
sending about 20 paintings to the
annual hobby show in that ciity.
Mrs. Harvey has promised "an
assortment" from the painters in
Prince Rupert for the Quesnel
Arts exhibit in June. Members
sending paintings are Mesdames
H. J. Neil,, H. Anderson, P. Winder,
H. Mills, S. Speare, R. Lewis,
C. Johanson, and Messrs. H. Siemens,
D. Cromarty, B. Speare, D.
Randall.
This inter-community fraternalization
is further demonstrated
by the co-operative spirit of
the well known West Vancouver
Sketch Olub. This group is composed
oof advanced artists who
exhibit at the gallery, and whose
are projects have made West
Vancouver a centre of art activity.
They have agreed to send
their exhibit, which is now hanging
in the Vancouver Library, to
the Quesnel Arts Exhibit in June.
It is planned that Miss Eileen
Laurie, C.B.E., musician and the
President of the West Vancouver
Sketch Club, will come as a dele- j
gate with the Library Exhibit. I
At present Quesnel Arts is the j
only actively functioning art j
club in northern B.C. These earnest
and sincere students of art '
have shown their mettle during j
the worst of a bad winter by fac- i
ing blizzards to attend extra les- {
sons, and by tackling projects j
that have required persistence j
and hard work. The progress of
some members is witness of the
effort they have put into it. Several
exciting projects are now j
brewing which will carry the J
group into the summer with a!
sense of gratification for a esa- j
son well spent. j
Mrs. Alice Lamb, who has been
in Vancouver for the past two :
weeks, has returned home.
* * *
Mrs. Fred Becker and young;
daughter of WelLs spent a few
days here visiting with Mrs. A. E. 1
Boyd, Mrs. Becker's mother. j
» + * j
Miss Ruth Love of the district j
agriculturist's offce spent Easter j
week end at Kamloops. She* re- j
. ported seeing Mr. and Mrs. Jack j
j Gray, formerly district agricul-
| 1st in the Quesnel area, while
i in Kamolops.
! N O T I C E
j TENDERS FOR LAND
!
SEALED TENDERS Will be re-
: ceived by the undersigned up to
noon on the 28th day of May,
1
1949, for the purchase of District
: Lot Six thousand one hundred
j and twenty-eight (6128) Cariboo
j District said to contain One hun-
I dred and fifty-one acres more or
less.
The highest or any tender not
necessarily accepted.
Department of Health and
Welfare,
Parliament Buildings,
Victoria, B.C.
E. W. GRIFFITH,
Deputy Minister of Welfare.
NOTICE TO BUILDING
CONTRACTORS
SCHOOL BUILDING
Sealed tenders addressed to the
undersigned marked "Tenders for
new School at , B.C." will be
received up to noon, May 18, 1949,
for the erection of new schools
at Forest Grove, Lone Butte, Lac
la Hache, Alexis Creek, Bridge
Lake and Dog Creek.
Plans and specifications and
Forms of Tender may be obtained
from the undersigned on Deposit
of a certified cheque for
Twenty Dollars ($20.00), which
will be refunded when Plans and
Specifications are returned and
legitimate tender is submitted.
Each tender must be accom­
panied by a certified cheque on
a Canadian Bank equal to ten
per cent (10^) 0f the tender.
Lowest or any tender may not
necessarily be accepted.
SECRETARY.
Board of School Trustees, Williams
Lake School District No. 27,
Williams Lake, B.C.
Evenjtime you see
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THE M O S T
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IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE /
Yes, a high-handed Government lost our Imperial mar*
kets—a blow at the very heart of B. C's prosperity.
The mountain differential forces B. C. to pay through the
nose—and you know only too well the raw deal this
province gets from the Liberal Government in taxes.
The Progressive Conservative Party consistently voice our protests in Parliament . . .
consistently fight for a fair deal for B. C. HELP THEM DO MORE, join in the battle
for the future of British Columbia—YOUR future.
WORK WITH THE PARTY THAT WORKS FOR YOU/
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Yep. Pontinc's first completely new line in more
than seven years! into its creation wen! year*
and years of research, trials, designing and redesigning,
testing and re-testing. And finally
everyone was satisfied . . . everyone said, "That's
it . . . here's a ear that's fine enough in every
way — a car that incorporates the 14 major
advancements we sought — and yet retains all
the thoroughbred characteristics that Canadians
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broader vision, greater safety. It's a powerful,
responsive ear, easy to drive — and a pleasure
to drive. You'll say it's a really remarkable motorcar
value, whether you compare it with luxury
cars, medium-priced ears, or other ears in
Poniiac's own price field ... For Pontiac is priced
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JOHNSTON BROS. GARAGE
LOCAL DEALERS QUESNEL and WELS, B.C.

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949 THE CARIBOO OBSERVER Page Five
* • •
Presented With Two Soccer Balls
C a nOn 0. B6l*ry LeaVeS
t i o n
!
o f Sfc
- J o n n t n e Divine
r e _
> P \ Forks in the Kootenays where the j ATLIN TO BE JOINED WITH
| sented them with a slight token j canon will take over the pastor- ! ALASKA HIGHWAY ROUTE
For KOOtenay Charge j of their esteem. \ ate. The best wishes of the? con- j A s a r e s u l t o f a j o i n t agreement
C a n o n a n d M r s
Rev. Canon Berry preached his ! - B e i
h a v €
^ i f^m will go-with ; ^ p k v i n c e a n d D n m i n.
two Tugite Association (Soccer)
b e e n i n
u a s n e l t o r t l i e
a s t five
last sermon In Quesnel a week • Q P I - ' ion, of Atlin a roadway in the between Atlin Riding, the' city and ! footballs had been donated to this
" ^, . . I years, and both have taken part! ' " ' *"* ~ -
ago. After the service he and Mrs. • i n m a n y c o m m u n i t y enterprises ! VISIT OKANAGAN
Alaska, to connect with what is
Berry were surprised to see about including tlie Legion, Hospital' Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Vaughan
40 members of his congregation ; Board, Hospital W.A., and others, have left for a month's visit to
gathered at the home of Mr. and j Canon and Mrs. Berry will Vernon, visiting their daughter
Mrs. W. Reid, where E. A. Win- ; spend a short holiday at the coast and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A
!
Art Dixon received word from j popular sport in Britain, is very
Vancouver during the week that I popular in British Columbia and
is becoming an increasing favorite
in other parts of Canada.
area by the Coast Soccer League
With Quesnel's increased population
it should take well here in
known as Jake's Corner will be and the B.C. Soccer Commission
undertaken by the Army it was j the promotion of juvenile soc-
the spring and fall seasons.
announced by Premier Byron cer. The balls are being forward-
Johnson. The road will cost about ed to Mr. Dixon.
Reg Huggins of Marguerite was
der, on behalf of the congrega- ' after which they will go to Grand :
Irving.
,;
half a million dollars. Soccer is -perhaps, the most a town visitor on Thursday.
Which Way, British Columbia:
The Coalition Government, formed in 1941, combined the resources and energies of the people of British Columbia in
the execution of the war effort.
Post-war problems of reconstruction and re-establishment made it advisable to continue this combination in order to
speed the re-establishment of our own veterans and the many more who were taking their discharge in British Co­
lumbia, although natives of other parts of Canada,
The successful record of this Government during these trying periods, stands as ample testimony to the wisdom of a united front duriny
these times of economic crisis.
The population of British Columbia has grown more rapidly than any other province in Canada. We have absorbed nearly
a quarter of a million additional people in the last ten years and if present rate of increase continues, British Columbia
will have 1,500,000 people by 1959.
The .people of our province have watched this fantastic growth and many of them realize that an even bigger prob­
lem faces us if we are to successfully emerge economically sound in the years to come,
British Columbia is today at the crossroads of growth and developm ment. We WANT more people. We must be able to give them and
following generations a real chance to live and work in the best province in Canada. One false step could mean chaos for an econ­
omy that is straining at the leash, burdened as it is with an immense growth of population.
Let's face the facts squarely; we must weight carefully what road to follow if we are to march ahead to the great heritage
that is destined to be ours, and which we have hoped and worked for,
Industrial and agricultural growth must be encouraged and guided meticulously to ensure that we keep pace with the
. rising demand for jobs for our people,
"To continue the development-of "British Columbia, we must guarantee that our province will'be a bulwark of free enter­
prise for a free people,
As British Columbians we are proud of our high standard of Social Assistance, We will continue to set the pace to assure
better health values for all our people,
Some people are determined we shall take a backward step, They demand a Socialist state of so-called "planned economy",
We have but to look at the "Saskatchewan experiment" to see a glaring example of Government attempts to
manage expropriated businesses, The Socialist administration of that province already has closed clown most of the original
industries it seized, simply because Governments are not geared to compete with privately-owned organizations,
The theory that there are huge profits to be made by Government-controlled companies has proven a complete fallacy,
Socialist planners have "killed the goose that could have laid'the golden egg" and even now admit their error by beckoning
private capital to invest and manage provincial resources,
The Coalition Government of British Columbia believes that the tax burden for Social Services should fall proportionately on both industry
and the people. Only a partnership of these two elements can assure a fully rounded-out and expanding social aid programme. Efficiently
managed, free enterprise industries contribute substantially to social services through taxes, thus reducing the share that must
be contributed by the people. Bureaucratic mismanagement of Government-controlled industry is a burden on the people.
This, Then, is YOUR Choice!
You can follow the fallacy of Government ownership and management by ill-trained bureaucrats or you can encourage
private enterprise to invest, produce and compete successfully in the markets of the world,
The latter programme has, and will produce jobs for the men and women who are already here, and for the boys and girls of new gen-
• erations as they leave our schools by the thousands each year.
Yes, we are at the crossroads of our existence, British Columbia must go ahead , , . it cannot go back, Your Government
feel this responsibility deeply and believe it is above and beyond party lines for many months to come,
The future and welfare of all the people in British Columbia must come first. In a few weeks you will be asked to decide not the future of
any political party or parties, but the future of British Columbia. The choice is yours.
In succeeding advertisements, we are going to tell you what your Coalition Government has done, is doing, and will do
in the future to ensure the greatness of this province in years to come, You will read with pride, a saga of planning and
achievement, unmatched in North America today,
HON. HERBERT ANSCOMB HON. BYRON I. JOHNSON
Minister of Finance Premier of British Columbia
(this advt, published by the B,C, Coalition Ogranization)
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Page Six THE CARIBOO OBSERVER SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949
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FIRE DEP'T NEWS
The fire department seems to
have been very busy this past
week, numerous calls being answered.
The weather has been
very windy, and not consiidered
good fire weather.
The chimney situation has been
discussed enough in this collumn,
and if one can't clean his
own chimney he should get an
experienced sweep. I believe there
is a man in town at present doing
this kind of work. A few dollars
now could .save you hundreds
later on.
At the last fire I noted that a
few spectators got quite close to
the scene of activity. It should
be remembered that the Department
has men for certain jobs,
and should not be obliged to fall
over spectators. The Chief ha^ -
other things to do than spend his
time warning spectators to stand
back.
Persons travelling in cars or
trucks should not run over hoses,
ancl should park well out of the
way in case the fire truck requires
a change oi' position.
Ga.oline is a very dangerous
fire hazard and of course should
be handled carefully. All cans
should be painted red and clearly
marked. Mo^t accidents around
the home occur when cleaning
is being done. I pian on giving
examples of accidents that can
happen, and the percentages of
accidents caused by gasoline later
in these write-ups — so in the
meantime handle the dang stuff
gingerly. Another point about
gasoline — insurance companies
will not pay insurance if gasoline
has been .stored in the building
insured. Gasoline storehouses are
covered separately.
FOG-NOZZLE.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Notice to Contractors
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE—
QUESNEL
SEALED TENDERS, endorsed
"Tender for Public Works Gar
age—Quesnel," will be received by
the Minister of Public Works,
Parliament Buildings, Victoria,
B.C., up to 12 o'clock noon on
Monday, the 6th day of June,
1949, and opened in public at that
time and place.
Plans, specifications, and con
ditions of tender may be obtained
on and after 9th of May, 1949,
from the Department of Public
Works, Victoria, B.C., on deposit
of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00)
which will be refunded on their
return in good order, and will
also be on view at the offices of
Government Agents at Vancou
ver and Quesnel.
Each tender. must be accompanied
by an accepted bank
cheque on a chartered bank of
Canada, made payable to the Min
ister of Public Works,.for the sum
of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,-
000.00), which shall be forfeit if
the party rendering declines to
enter into the contract whetn
called upon to do so.
No tender will be considered
having any qualifying, clauses
whatsoever, and the lowest or any
tender not necesasrily accepted.
Department of Public Works,
Parliament Buildings,
Victoria, B.C.
N. W. MACPHERSON,
Deputy Minister.
SPRING
spotlights
THE HOME
—and EATON'S spotlights
Your Paint-up, Fresh-up
Requirements—
Spring cleaning, spring
repairs and redecorating-
— your E A T O N
CATALOGUE considers
them all. Check your
needs against offerings
such as:
• Paints and Enamels
• Roofing Materials
• Wallpaper
• Rugs and Linoleums
• Drapery Fabrics
• Curtains
You can sail into Summer with
the whole house in tip-top shape;
and do it economically at
EATON'S thrifty prices!
«*T. EATON C°
umrtP
E A T O N ' S
AUTO CLUB PRESIDENT
KEEPS PLUGGING AWAY
Motorists may be "shouting for
joy" if H. S. Hipwell's tax-reduction
plea is hoard in high places.
"In B.C. the gasoline tax is 11
cents a gallon," the B.C. Automobile
Association president asserted.
'"On the basis of 22 miles
a gallon the motorist pays taxes,
of half a cent a mile!" That's a
heavy levy. Figured that way the
motorists will realize how "unjustifiably
high" their taxes aro.
"It now costs twice as much to
own and run a car as in 1939,
mainly due to higher taxes."
Car owners spend 30 cents for
taxes for every dollar on fuel!
That is alarming. B.C. Automobile
Association demands immediate
relief by government reduction
in taxaton.
GREYHOUND
Announce
CHANGE
OF
SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE
MAY 30
BETWEEN
PR. GEORGE
AND
VANCOUVER
For Information on fere*
•no* schedules tee your
Loeel Agent.
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IS:
HAROLD CLELAND
F U L L Y MODERN
Quesnel - British Columbia
FREE ESTIMATES ON . .
-4 SHEET METAL and PLUMBING WORK

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949 THE CARIBOO OBSERVER 22» Page Seven
AUTHORIZED DEALER
Northern Electric Appliances
Leonard Domestic
Refrigerators
Radios
Gurney Ranges
Motors
Canadian General Electric
Commercial Refrigs
Commercial and Residential
Wiring
Appliance and Refrigerator
Repairs
AND RADIO REPAIRS
QUESNEL ELECTRIC
Bill Fawcett Tom Humble
PHONE 66 :-: QUESNEL
: J£S=
Public Notice
When in need of a truck
for any purpose
• MACHINERY
• LOGGING
• LUMBER
• FURNITURE
• DIRT OR
GRAVEL MOVING
• SHORT OR
LONG HAULS
—PHONE 15—
North Cariboo Truckers
Association
QUESNEL, B.C.
Observer Classified Ads. pay
dividends—try them.
S. N. William & Co.
Quesnel, British Columbia
TELEPHONE 49
A Full Line of
GROCERIES
Ladies' and M e n ' s
Wear
E*S>E
We have been waiting all through a long
winter to write this Ad
' Fishing Tackle (in all its glory)—Soft Ball Bats and
Balls—Oars and Oar Locks—Caulking Cotton—Coleman
Gas Stoves, various types—Sleeping Bags—Mosquito Bar—
Canvas Water Bags, etc.—Golf Balls and Clubs—Outboard
Motors.
SEE AND EXAMINE THESE GOODS NOW ON
DISPLAY IN OUR WINDOWS
D. H. SMITH & C o .
I
I
i Car Acting Up?
time for that expert
Spring overhaul and
check-up, at
AGENTS:
John Deere Farm Machinery
Beath Motors Ltd.
Carson Ave. -:- Quesnel, B.C.
ITEMS FOR SPRING WEAR
# LADIES' CREPE-SOLED GILLIE TIES
# CHILD'S CREPE SOLES AND KIDS
# MEN'S KIDS, CRIQI'E-SOLED OXFORDS AND
GILLIE TIES
# MEN'S CREPE-SOLED WORK BOOTS
MEN'S SUITS $55.00 to $68.50
MEN'S SPORTS JACKETS $16.95 to $28.50
MEN'S SPORTS SLACKS $7.50 to $20.50
MEN'S MALLORY HATS $6.25 to $9.50
MEN'S SPRING OVERCOATS $37.50 to $44.95
# JUST ARRIVED—New assortment of women's blouses
in white and pastel shades.
JOHN A. FRASER&CO.
Ebtablished 1908
LIMITED
"THE STORE WITH THE STOCK"
Queseal, B.C.
—- *
PHYSICS
The science of Physics plays
an ever-increasing role in the
deveopment of modern medicine,
because it is a science
directly concerned with the
transformation and conversion
of energy. From Physics such
phenomena as colloidal suspension
osmosis and ionization
nave aided the druggist and
the doctor to compound new
drugs and to find new methods
of infusing these drugs
into the body. Colloids are
simply the permanent suspension
of solid particleps or
liquid globules in a continuous
medium of a different
kind, making it possible to present
certain drugs in a more
palatable form.
Osmosis is the process of
passing a less denso liquid
into a denser liquid through
a mebrane or cell wall. Certain
substances such as proteins
may form solid deposits
in the surface films owing to
their concentration brought
out this way. These deposits
may be redissolved and carried
into the interior of the
cell.
K1NLEYS DRUGS
QUESNEL, B.C.
CLASSIFIED ADS.
LOST—Heavy Canvas Truck Top,
weight about 40 lbs., in vicinity
of 100-Mile House. Finder notify
Cariboo Observer.
SEE REESE & REESE — Dealers
for McGinness Trailers: six
models, fully furnished. Apply
Reese & Reese, 1028 Lakeshore
Drive, Penticton, B.B. tf
FOR SALE'AT REDUCED PRICE
—New D-6 or TD-14 Logging
Arch, average load 5,000 board
feet. A. W. Bellos, Box 401, Pr.
George, B.C. 40
TRAINED NURSE willing to care
for baby or pre-school age child
at my residence during day,
preferably from 8 or 9 am. to
5 or 6 p.m. Reasonable rates.
Contact Mrs. Ceal Tingley,
Quesnel.
FOR SALE — National Sawmill,
complete with belting, conveyor
chain, rollers, cut-off saw.
Ford power unit. All in good
shape, ready to go. Apply Box
1328, Quesnel. tf
pFOR" "SALE—Studio Lounge in Al
condition, $65. Also Chesterfield
Suite. Apply Tony Magnuson,
Quesnel.
FOR SALE—Man's bicycle, almost
new. Apply Norman Thompson,
Reid St., Quesnel.
FOR SALE—Late '35 Terraplane
Four-door Sedan. New motor,
run 5,000 miles; with radio and
heater, $350 cash. H. L. Galbralth,
Box 1065, Quesnel 36-3
FOR SALE — Logiging team with
harness. Apply Lloyd Lepetich,
Buck Ridge P.O.
WANTED TO RENT — Furnished
or unfurnished apartment or
small house. Apply to Dr. or
Mrs. C. D. Cameron.
FOR SALE—Cabin. Apply Cariboo
Camp Store, West Quesnel. Mrs.
C. Pettijohn.
SELLING OUT AT LESS THAN
COST PRICES—Logging equipment,
sheaves, swivels, Y's,
shackles, choker hooks and
sockets, tractor hooks, parts,
for logging blocks, bolts, screws
etc. Pulleys, guy clamps, turnbuckles,
wood and steel blocks,
water wheels, motors and generator.
Air compressor, 10 h.p.
Fluorescent fixtures. Music boxes.
Camp heater. Small hardware
assortment. Sacrifice prices.
Pacific Coast Wrecking Co.
Ltd., 173 W. Cordova St., Vancouver,
B.C. Phone TAtlow 4751.
NOTICE—As from April 13, 1949,
I have withdrawn from partship
in Quesnel Electric, and
henceforth have no interest in,
or will not be responsible for
any debts incurred by the firm
after that date. W. McClary.
FOR SALE—Jersey Cow, milking.
Writ or phone W. D. Monroe,
Strathnaver, B.C. 37-40
FOR SALE—Cabbage, cauliflower
and tomato plants. Ready May
15th. Jim Williams, Quesnel.
FOR SALE—Small flock of sheep
comprising 15 ewes, 1 registered
ram and 14 lambs. Jas. Trueman,
Dragon Lake. 37-40
FOR SALE—C. H. Hughes store
at Wells. 2-storey building, 18
x 30 ft., with warehouse and
outbuildings. Good electric wiring
(conduit). Three-ply lumber
throughout. Could be taken
down in sections. C. H. Hughes,
Aldergrove, B.C.
FOR SALE—160 acres on Dragon
Lake Road, three miles from
Quesnel. Approximately 30 acres
cleared, with house, woodshed
and garage. Apply R. L.
Wilson, Quesnel Auto Court, or
write P.O. Box 1394, Quesnel.
FOR SALE—Lot with partly completed,
basement. Apply box 745
Quesnel, B.C.
Hospital Auxiliary
Planning Silver Tea
Party For June
At their regular meeting held
on Wednesday, the Women's
Hospital Auxiliary decided to hold
a "Silver Tea" on June 18, on the
park green opposite the hotels on
Front Street. The money raised
will be used for work cn the hospital
kitchen and pantry.
There will be a home cooking
table, sewing table and a raffle
as well as a tea.
The money is badly needed so
the ladies hope the public will
respond in its usual generous
manner.
Three new members were welcomed
by the president, and tea
was served by Mrs. C. Johnson
and Mrs. Jas. D. Kinley.
The next meeting of the Auxiliary
will take place on June 1.
Premier Pleased
With Decision
Hon. Byron I. Johnson, Premier,
said on hearing of the removal
of the mountain differential,
"I know of no announcement in
recent times that has given me
greater satisfaction than the an- j
nouncement by the Board of j
Transport Commissioners that;
the mountain differential is to be j
removed from all railway tariffs
affecting Britich Columbia.
"I look upon this decision as
another step in the progress of
this province in our program to
expand our industrial growth. To
the various boards of trade and
all those connected with the presentation
of British Columbia's
case I extend my sincere appreciation
on behalf of the Government
of the Province."
Hon. G. S. Wismer, K.C., Attorney-General,
said that now the
principle is established steps will
be taken to deal with the matter
of passenger rates.
Mr. Wismer, too, paid tribute j
to the work of those who assisted
in the removal of this discrimination
against the province. j
Legion—
continued from page 3
Winch taken apart and put together
again, and the three per
cent tax confounded and defended,
J. Gardner and J. Rome^
were caught consplr'ng against"
the tax payers, but by this time
the gang was mellow enough to
forgive them. It was generally
conceded that these Kersley affairs
don't come ofte:.i enough.
P. B. I.
MODHL "K"
Is planned for those
preferring » centre hill.
Optional windows for
living room and front
bedioom can be supplied
is well as i variety
of exterior finishes.
Overall size 40' * 28'.
Nil A and VLA
APPROVED
Srnx riirully eligible
t»t NHA und VLA
hjns and past al!
I >'.i:! building bylaivt.
B.C. 2
FIRST WITH THE BEST
MULTI-FLEX
HOMES
MULT I-FLEX designs provide not
only the maximum space but unusual
flexibility in floor planning as well as
unlimited scope in exterior finish.
These MULTI-FLEX models available
with or without basements, can be.
either self or contractor built.
Before you build see the many attractive
MULTI-FLEX homes -*»
See them at
M c MILL AN & THOMPSON AGENCIES LTD.
on Reid Street opposite Bus Depot
PHONE 26 R 5* QUESNEL, B.C.
FARMERS ATTENTION!
# The Massey-Harris Pony Tractor has proved
its leadership in the field during the past year dur­
ing which 14 Ponies rolled off our floor to the
farmers of the district. Powered with the famous
Red Seal Continental engine you have all the power
required to replace a two-horse team and more.
# Nebraska test rated horsepower: Belt 10.34,
Drawbar 8.31, weight without implements 2,000 lbs.
When you purchase a tractor you pay a certain a-
mount per horsepower received. A Massey-Harris
Pony will cost you less money per horsepower.
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY—ASK FOR DEMONSTRATION
NORTH CARIBOO GROWERS' CO-OP ASS'N
QUESNEL, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A WHALE OF A SALE
(and this is no fish story)
NEW STYLES NEW FABRICS
220
Spring-filled
Mattress
$29.50
ixfoa Support WkvuLTltu/id
Solid Panel Beds 25.50
Backdrop Davenport 115.00
GREAT VALUES
by SIMMONS
Studio Couch 64.50
Link Spring 15.95
Pillows per pair 17.50 to 39.50
(Who could sleep with their head on FORTY DOLLARS?)
Willis - Harper
For Service QUESNEL, B.C. For Selection

Page Eight THE CARIBOO OBSERVER SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949
Mr. and Mrs. C. Keen Sr., of
Vancouver, formerly Quesnel residents,
have returned to Quesnel
and will make their home here
in future. They arrived on Thursday's
train.
NOTICE
Commencinng May 18th, all
wholesale oil companies in Quesnel
will be closed all day Wednesday.
Oil Distributors.
NOTICE
Mrs- Sandy McDonald will be
in Quesnel May 14. Leave messages
at Quesnel Hotel for sewing
machine repairs.
NOTICE
Dr. Shute will be away from
Quesnel from May 10 to May 20,
attending a dental convention in
Vancouver.
FOR SALE—New Winchester single-barrel
12 gauge shotgun,
sacrifice for $25. Apply to A.
Panteluck, Quesnel.
Your Home Away from Home
QUESNEL HOTEL
A. HASSEL-GREN, Proprietor
FRONT STRBET QUESNEL, B.C.
Choice Quality Meats
INDIVIDUALLY SELECTED
Aged Right — Cut Right — Priced Right
PLUS COURTEOUS SERVICE
HILL MEAT MARKET
Phone 33 -:- Quesnel, B.C.
FOR
SAFE
SPRING
I
Summer-weifkt
lubricants
Ceoliag system inspection
Brakes adjusted
Steering
Wheel alignment
Tire service
Meter tune-up
Last Fall you had your car winterized
far cold weather driving. Now, after
a hard-driving Winter, have your ear
adjusted t* warm weather. You den't
fet your money's werth out «f a car
that' is still winterized in the warm
weather.
Expert Diagnosis — Prompt Service — Reasonable Cost
JOHNSTON BROS. GARAGE
QUESNEL AND WELL'S, B.C.
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