eee on 7 epee aad ae . os Here and Theré: | Mayor Martin, of Montreal, on'ke half of 100 pilgrims to the Euchasie- tic Congress at. Chicago, recently . presented 4 handsome engraved goad : watch to Edward P; Whelan; ety ticket agent of the C.P.R., at Wind . sor Station, Montreal, in apprecia- tion of the care and attention be- stowed upon them by Mr. Whelan, who accompanied the party on their journey to Chicage. The second greatest half-year in the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway has been completed with the month of July, the official finan- cial statement for this period. show- ing an increase in the gross earn-” ings over the preceding six months of $10,071,966.56. The increase in the net profits for the same period amounted to $6,159,041, or an in- erease nearly double that of the previous half year in 1925. Following a slight recession in April the production of automobiles in Canada continued its upward trend in May to reach a new high level of 24,984 units, valued at $15,- 761,615. This output compares with 21,502 wnits, worth $13,754,390 in the previous month. For the five months ending May the cumulative production was 103,127 units, valued at $62,685,152, as against 78,227 units valued at $49,497,988 in the corresponding period last year. Canada leads the nations of the at world in the proportion of years of a na sneensraree Ato = prosperity to years of depression, " gays a report now in preparation by the National Bureau of Economie Research, Ltd., an American organi- zation. Covering the period 1884- 1924, Canada shows 1.86 years of prosperity per year of depression. The United States comes next on the list with 1.79 years of prosperity per year of depression, covering the period 1899-1923, Definite indications of the largest building year Canada has had in more than a decade are now shown by the record of the first six months of this year. The very large and un- usual total of $194,543,660 worth of new construction for the first half of the current year and contemplated new work to the value of §304,598,- 500 forecasts great ectivity for tha remaining months. During June contracts awarded totalled $54,186, . 400, an increase over Juz.e, 1925, of 63 per cent. One of the greatest foundations upon which the Canadian national spirit rests was laid by the Canadian Pacific Railway was the conviction uttered by J. D, Cameron, of Glas- gow, in ah address before an audi- ence at Pembroke recently. “Not merely did this railroad act,” he said, “as a bond between all the provinces of the Confederation, but it was, by its conception and final construction, a. greater force than anything else for the unification of the scattered provinces.” The sea-faring settlers of the He. brides are not all fishermen as one might expect, but farmers in a small way known in the rugged northern Islarids as crofters, Father R. A, MacDonnell, the clergyman in charge of the immigration of these hardy folk to Western Canada, disclosed this interesting point recently eu routa to hig headquarters. at Red Deer, Alberta. Father MacDonrell has been in-Canada’ about fifteen years and has been engaged, in im- migration work ditring that: time: The Earl of Clarendon is Tesponss. thle. for, the atatement that ‘of‘-the’ 25 families whom he personally in- terviewed, sent ctit to Canada under the Overseas Settlemerit League, he has not. met: with: one. malcontent, He intimated that the settlers were — ~ Smithers /made sine incorporation: “Foster Haverley and family, guests at D. W. Messner’s -for thé past two weeks Jeft the first of thé weék for their home in Pennsylvania. Miss Agnes Grant and N. Can- non of Victoria were: guests, the past week of Mrs. Warner. On Saturday afternoon they motor- ed to New Hazelton and return, Harry. Gunderson and family returned to town Jast Thursday after a motor trip to Tacoma. Mrs. S. H. Hoskins ’entertain- ed a number of ladies at the tea hour Thursday afternocn in hon- or of Mrs, Adams, Roy A. Perry of Vancouver, grand master for B. C., 1.0.0.F. paid an official visit to the Smith- ers loige last week. He addres- sed a large gathering of Rebe- kahs Wednesday night and. the Oddfellows Thursday night. C. L. and Mrs. Dimock left on Thursday last for Kamloops and the Okanagan district. He hones io recover his; health before he returns, A son was, born at the local hospital'on August 18th to Mr. and Mrs, P. B. Kerr of Wistaria. At Hatt Bros. buyers, FAST AND FURIOUS WAS THE SELLING! i oe | _ The people of this community are oe going to make short work of the QUITTING BUSINESS SALE From the minute the doors opened at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning the store has been jammed with eager, thrifty — They bought heavily and saved handsomely: for the people here know values and are quick to recognize that the bar- Get your share! Here are a couple of } —-« SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY Stove Pipe 5-in. per length 6-in, per length -in, per length 18¢ | gains at this sale are unusual. Come Saturday! it Screen Wire | at HALF PRICE: Dont delay! Thousands of bargains. 13¢ 23 W. Fish and family of Saska- Terrace Terrace © HARDWARE RN IT i CROCKERY — = é toon are holidaying in camp at Lake Kathlyn, Mrs. J. A. Byrne entertained Tue-day evening at bridge in honor of Mrs. Adams, On Saturday afternoon Mrs, L. B. Warner entertained in honor of Mrs. Adams,’ Miss Stella Oulton returned to the farm after being the guest of Margaret Windt at Lake Kath}yn the past ten days, Mrs, J. Mason Adams, accom- panied by her daughters, expects to leave for California on Satur- day to spend the winter months. On last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Adams as the guest of honor, Mrs. BE. Eby entertained a number of ladies at bridge. Mrs, Geo. Oulton and daughter Eyelyn are spending a few days at camp at Lake Kathivn. . Jack Portsmouth, for several years an’ office emplovee of the C. N, R. in Smithers, has sever- ed his connection with the com- pany and on Saturday left for Vadeouver to take a@ course in pharmacy. A daughter was born on Aug. 15th at the local hospital to Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson. Mis. Skattabol ard children of Prince Rupert are holidaying at Lake Kathlyn, cia] inspector of taunicipalities, was: a business visitor here last in ‘the progress Smithers has The home of Mrs, Ed: Eby was the scene of a happy gathering last Saturday evening when her daughter Vind. entertained about tw scorezyoung folk in honor of Muriel Adams, A _ wonderful night was spent, . Robt. Baird of Victoria, provin- | Friday and wai mtich interested ‘the open . ic WESTERN CANADA ~ GOLF CHAMPION NED MeKENN A, , it nek Ena, the Canad- golf pr Pro ‘hotel at Railways, summer Prakene onal champi we in Wh Tie ‘otra By gnats Ae ne em pe ees eae OS | Spade Work | That Gets © The Trade To. get steady sales in satisfac- tory volume you must build up con- fidence in your store and its service, ADVERTISING in The Omineca Herald and The Terrace News will lay the foundation of such confidencé, Advertising does the spade work that leads.to bigger sales. ‘ It will tell the. folks about your store, its service. It will tell them about - the goods you have to offer. t Let your advertising in The Omineca Herald and The Terrace ’ News be a standing invitation to the people of the district. Progressive Merchants “Advertis 8 é. Issued by Cariadian Weekly Newepspers Assoe’n Ont, amp captured held “| . lave you aid y your. subscription. * to date? _ Nite the de bin ce label.