ee Lake: NEW HAZELION, ‘B. On. ‘WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 19, ‘1931 eget : [Resolutions of. - | Boards of Trade In Convention |: ® The , following are are “the” -resolutions : that were ‘passed. at: the’ convefition of M the Associated Boards of Trade of the m™ Northern B. C., recently. held in ‘Burns 4 7 Resolution from -the Vanderhoof: Board, miovéd by. Geo. Ogston and B. ) W, Irwin, that wherens diring tha past fifteen years: numerous requests aa shove been made by various organiza- tlons threughout> Central British. Col- | we umbia for the establishment of an ex- * perimental farm somewhere along the line of the Canadian National railway and whereas the‘ need for ‘an experl- mental farm remains os great as ‘ever, f whereas it is realized that in this time-of falling revenues the Federa government should not be ‘committed to large expenditures, -and avhereas thé Federal government maintaing illus-. tration stations at different points: in the Central Interior, the work of thesa stations being practically confined to forage. crops, and where os these sta-|- tions are doing a valuable work,. their usefulness could: be largely extended, at small cost, by extending their. oper- ations to cover the feeding and care of livestock, one of .the most important phases of the’farming industry in this provinee,Therefore be -it-resolved that |. this convention: of the -Assoctated Boards of. Trade of Central “British British Columbia go on record as fav- oring the extension of the work of the ™ illustrations stutions’ so.1s to: include | the feeding and care of Hive stock, and that copies of this resolution be for- warded to Hon. Robt: Weir, minister r of Agriculture, John A. Fraser, MP. | ‘and Olof. Hanson, MP. - “X yesoltion from the Vanderhoot |: -aBoard-of Pradej-moved:by: BW. Irwin, ‘and seconded by Geo. Nickerson, that whereas the management of the Can- adian National Railways hae.recently “announced that he will buy few, if any railway ties for delivery during the season of 1932, and whereas it is well known that the tie industry hos been the main support Of settlers in the winter time in the whole of the .Cen-. tral Interior, and has been the means in many cases of allowing the settlers to stay at home and work and develop their places; and whereas the decision above referred to hns caused a’ great amount of concern throughout the dis- trict,'be it therefore resolved jhat- this convention urge upon the management. of the Canadian National Railway, the necessity of giving the maximum con: sideration to bona fide settlers living along the rallway in the matter of tie contracts and thet. coples of this re. solution be forwarded to the. Hon, the Minister of Railways, Sit Henry Thor. nton and G.’P. McLaren: of the G. NR. Resolution “from ’ Vanderhoof, mor ed by § Godwin and 8.8, Phillie. that, whereas much gravelHus vemaina to -be done a the “Wie hway between the- Tyince George ant Fladeliun sections, | mB and wherens there are many danger: ‘ous spots on this highway, where che | vst ut gravel would furprayy travel cendiniond generally, aed wherens it-is the jucentlon of, the ‘proyinelal oven? ment té institute rellof~verk on the highways, therefore be {t-resolved that. this convention ask thatas munch eric! ‘elling be done on all highways aa OS: | sible in connection wwith:* this: | work - about to be started, and tint copies of | this ‘resolution, -be forwarded to the’ Minister of Public Works, to R -Atward, M.IL.A, A.M Manson MLA. and H, C ‘Wrineh, MLA” + ’ : Resolution from ‘the: ‘Prince’ “George! Board, moved. by Geo ‘Ogadin and. 3. S. Phillips, that wherena ‘the vnan ployment situntion existing in: "Cana, | da today, constitutes our gz reatest na tional problem, | ‘and avherens: this sitn- _ ation is vartieularly: ‘dente. in Central ' British- Columbia, ‘becduse of the - ex- tyra depression. of the lumber and tle -manufacturing . which . is‘ the ebasie 1n- ‘dustry of this great dred, and wherens one of. the obvious : remedies for such]. a situation ‘1s: the’ Inauguyatlon ‘ef the ‘Remo _ rotid. Y oe : —— . “Tf ‘is reported that -the manager of the Vandérhoot baseball team. has re- quested the. Hazelton’ ‘all stars to re- turn to: Vanderhoof. for enother game but, report also states that the Hazel- ton boys have no intention ot going to the creamery town, again this | season, Oven Snith,. endnveer in charge of the construction of . the Hagwilget hridge : from. the beginning, has’ reeelv- e@ instructions to report at: Victoria: He will be leaving the end of the pre- o “HL, ¥. Pullen; editor and manager of the -Prinee’ “Rupert: News was.in this end of. the. district last Thuitsiay ey- ening ‘after a trip as far enst.ags the Takes country and Vanderboot. . , . : ‘Tho’ power “hoy l is now: workdiig on the. matin: highway’: -enat of: Kitwanga cleaning | up’. the ‘ness that. Was. made elton: ‘iad | dt ‘ig. ‘unileritodd once, a : “Speakers Here| “rhe: piogram ‘tot the “opening of the} eral: speakers present . and, after the. and his Indians will put ‘on some of, this should be am attraction in itself. béen pretty evenly. thatched so far this. in the district shoud make it a point | to take in the doings at New Hazel. long. The decking has been on so long the: ‘amall . comimuntifés, ©. or or ‘work ae ving. the tunnel will be lindertas: i acy | States Willing “To Finance the ~iBig North Road ‘Protabiy the most interesting news coming from the south as far as this district is concerned came last week announcing: that the committee of re- presentatives of the Canadian govern ment the United States governmeni the Yukon, Alaska and B. C..govern- ments and the automobile associations om both sides of the line, had met. for a preliminary discussion on the pro- posed. British Columbia, Yukon’ and Alaska highway. ‘The meeting: was ‘in Victorla and the full information re- garding routes, physical conditions, eta were presented to the two Federal gov- ernments so thet they may puruse the information and- be ‘prepared for action when the. next meeting is held. There ere 500 miles to build in Cana- da, 200_miles in the Yukon and 200 in Alaska. It is. understood that Mr. E. W. Sawyer, assistant secretary for the department of the interior at Washing ton stated that the Unlted States was prepared.to commence’ immediately: to |u , build the road and ‘finance’ it,. when ’ Canada gave its consent. This. rosad Will be the grentest boon the auto own- ‘ers, and this part of B. ‘G. has enjoyed since the railway Was constructed. wii THE BALL TEAM | ' New Hazelton went to Smithers last _ {Sunday and in one of the best games seen in Smithers this year the New | Hagelton: ‘boys. Won: DF... score: of>8..to Te: Be “visitors. had a “good “lead “all ‘through the gaine until the Jast when Bert Spooner felt ‘his. arm wenkening and he eased off on his pitehing. , ‘The Suithers boys then made a number ‘of runs and nearly tied the score. It was 2 good practice game for both’ of se ‘the teams and they will be in pretty] fair shape for the games at Hazelton on Thursday and at New Hazelton on Friday. BOARD OF TRADE NEXT Some Local. People would like Organ- ization for This District a . | , Fach yeor that the associated board :of trade convention is held - there ig | tax. of organizing a board for the. Hiaz- eltons. ‘Since. the recent meeting ih Burns Lake the talk has revived and it ts’ pointed out that the Hazeltons aré the only populated community not officialy represented at the convention -Delezates were: present from Prince Rupert, Ferrnce, Smithers,.Burns Lake Fort Fraser, -Vanderhoof, Prince Geo- rge and McBride. ~ In small communities there is al- ways a tendancy to over organize, ‘end unless proper spirit prevatis the nu- *, mber of organizations, by their very numbers, defents the objects of each and works’ against the best interests of the community. pom ee Thre is no doubt about : the value of a bonrd- of trade. --It-ig a national. or- ganization ond is a recognized authot= tty. throughout ’ the’ Dominton. But if 5 only hoaxasrofteade: matters ‘ar not: enough | work ‘£6 keep interest alive. Could : 4, to of trade, take on a wide field of last wintet: and soe “The. road will” board e ~ shows and elub, ete.,. with a. special os zvémmilttee for exch, {¢ deems that o ‘lot “more . ‘eould.: be, accomplished ‘and the number: of. organizations: kept down lon 0, activities, such: as athletics, halls, _ the. to.a aalniauin, also. the overhesdl ont ‘and [to = Golf Course is Officially Open By Olof Hanson “Last Saturday afternoon the Hazel- ton Golf Club held the formal and of. ficial. opening of the new nine - hole course, the furthest north course. on the American continent, Olof Hanson M. P., who was in the district, motor- ed from Smithers with Mrs, Hanson and their gon; ‘for the occasion, and he ** performed the opening ceremonies, at the time making oa short speech and’ he drove the first ball. There was a very. good attendance, not only of members but of citizens in- - terested in all progressive moves. It _ was an idenl day for out door sport, ~ and thé setting of the course ‘atthe: junetion of two mighty rivers and sna . rounded by mighty mountains, . maker the Hazelton course one of the most picturesque on {he continent. a Won. Gow, president of the «clubs, first - addressed : the. gathering | for 2 minute or two and then Anffuduced Mr Hanson who congratulated ©. Hazelton upon ‘its enterprise in establishing a course this year, while not, the first in the north, it was the second and the. farthest. north.course.. He said-the lo_ cal course was one that in time would develop into ane “of the mest. attrac- tive in the Dominion, Once the out- side world knows thet there is a golt course here there will be many moze ‘|tourists and they will stay Jonger in. the. district, so. that, as a commercial enterprise it will be a success as well as good healthy amusement for the local. “peop. ~ Before tended. thanks to” Mr’ Hanson ‘for’ com-. Club was pleased to extend to Mr. and Mrs. Hangon complimentary ‘senson tickets. The first match was a foursome with My. Hanson and Mrs, Gow, and Mr. Gow and-Mrs. Hanson ‘playing, After three holes the first two were declared winners, Mrs Gow ‘making 2 nice shot for the third hole from sonie twenty fect away. Quite a number of other members went around and dur- ing the afternoon tea and refreshments were served under a tent. - ‘ PHEASANTS ARE INCREASING Last yeor the Provincial Govern: ment shipped a number - of. pheasant ezes. from the Elk Lake Game Farm to a number of people who had prem- ised to care for them in the ‘Terrace . District. This spring 12 pheasant hens | were added to ‘the local stock, and — turned loose with the birds raised in 1930. Several reports have “been Tee ceived of coveys of young: ‘bings harin’y. been seen, The hens appear to have hatched out large coveys and the young birds are doing well. “A day oe two ago & covey. wad. seen: “near the notth’ end. of: the Skeena: Brldve. The birdy were well deyeloped, the young coks alrendy showing some ot the distinctive . green. coloring. around | the head... My Local ‘sportsmen are very. anslons is being undertaken’ difference ‘between thé hen- ‘bids, aid the willow” grouse, which ° “resem bie ™ them in coloration. The differenchs.. are marked, The pheasants are’ taller” trinimér, “and Vek “the crests. in i b hea ‘ 'O. Wrinch,-on behalf of: the-elub, ex: ing down for the occasion and. the © | -