NEW HAZELTON, B. C., NOVEMBER 2, 1928 , Bi voi { Present Session —@ of Legislature = tobe Busy One|! a, Victoria, Oct. 30.—The fourth me session of the Fifteenth. Legis- fe jature of British Columbia open- ed auspiciously last Monday, with the promise that before it { is finished many yery important ma: issues will have been dealt with. ¥ Liberal party caucuses were held Friday and Saturday and prac- } tically. all government ‘business m@ was ready when his honor, Lieut- B) enant-Governor Walter U. Nichol, t| declared the House open. _ Many warm fights are antici- mw pated, but it is conceded in legis- ® lative circles here that the gov- = ernment enters the session strong- mY er than it ever has been before. ? The Independent members. are m, practically all supporting the @ Oliver administration, a support f which should ensure sufficient m strength to pass any legislation m@ithe government may see fit te me bring down, i It is understood that plans have ‘been made to bring down a col- f onization programme, which will provide for the better settlement Be ot provincial lands. ‘The minis- ers of lands, agriculture and allways have all been prepar- ng their plans: in ‘this: regard, nd Hon. Dr. Sutherland, min-. ster of public works, will con-., centrate next year upon the Abuilding of settlers’ roads.. % It is expected that an an- fnouncement will be fertheoming revarding the P, G. E, Railway. Athe government declares it is fianxious to complete the line to #Prinee George just as soon as nances permit. They hope to ve able to proceed with this.work ext summer, - Important amendments to the ame Conseryation Act will be f this important provincial asset nay be assured. hree cents per gallon will be mtroduced by the finance min- ster. This will probably result Bh a decrease i in motor licences nd provide more funds for high- ay construction, The agricul- ral industry will not: be affect- d, insofar as farm machinery is soneerned, The tax will not Boply to the fishing industry. BY A redistribution bill will be'an portant topie of diseussion and remier Oliver states that when ie bill is completed every dis- dict of the province wiil ‘have e fairest measure of represen- ation which the Legislature can, oye ignes, to John: Whitby Sniith, nof the late J. Fred. Smith, Port Clements, . The marriage ntroduced, so that preservation |. A gasoline tax of probably |- ‘| upkeep of: the. church and its chicken’ supper and gale of home |, chequer, until: ‘March, 1921... He ‘became, Premier. in OVERHEARD. AROUND ‘NEW HAZELTON Mothers and daughters of New Hazelton will banquet Saturday night in the chureh. On Sunday morning the-girls will also be ex- a sermon especially for them. Leon Belmcnt, New Hazelton’s dairyman; is now delivering his milk by auto. a _ The New Hazelton Ladies’ Aid Society have decided to hold their Annual Sale of Work and Social in the Church at New Hazelton on Nov. 23 (Friday), They will have a full line of men’s socks, mitts and other useful things for ladies and children. Keep the date open. Lo lltf There are indications which look like another cedar pole camp being opened up not far from here. It will be a fairly good sized camp too. Thos. Phillips’ team broke} away last Saturday from Senk- piel’s store and after a run around a block or two broke the wagon and stopped. The first snow this season fell on Wednesday afternoon. It was of the very wet variety that inch was deposited during the fall. ; * ‘The bov and girls i in town gave a surprise party on Hallowe’en night for Alfred. Hall. ‘Good reports of mine develop- ment work are made officially from the Stewart and Alice Arm country, W.. G.° Norrie-Lowenthal has]. left California and has taken a much better position in Cobali, Ont. His new property adjoins the famous Dome Mine. Church to Make Special Bid For Further Funds The Rev. J.H. Young presided on Saturday night at a meeting of the board of managers of the Presbytérian Chareh, Terrace. The- meeting was called for the purpose ‘of devising ways and means to continue the church. work. The Rev. W. ‘J. Parsons, pastor, is. ‘putting’ ‘forward an appeal to secure a thanksgiving offering from the church'to the. Home Mission Budget in Toronto ~—a ‘fund which carries some finaricial responsibility for the tainistry. ° AP Thankagiving ser- | vice and. offering were arranged ‘1to be held on Thanksgiving Sun- 4 day, Nov, 11, together with a work the ‘following night, ‘when 0 take place late j in 'N jovember. pected to attend church to hear’ . clings.so: lovingly, «and--ever-an |- iit, ind THE Late Rt. HON. ANDREW Bonar Law Death of Bonar Law is Blow to Canada | as Well Canadian who rose to the position of Premier of Great Britain, pass- ed away Monday night after a lingering illness. It was that illness which made it necessary months after haying been elected, Canada mourns with the mother country in the loss of a great statesman, Bonar Law was, born in 1858 in New Brunswick. When he was twelve years of age his par- ents removed to Glasgow, Scot- land, and he completed his edu- cation in the Glasgow High School. At the age of sixteen he was given a position in the iron works of which his uncle was the head. He learned the business thorough- ly and became a successful iron manufacturer. He was chosen chairman of the Glasgow Iron Trade Association and showed marked ability in ihe discharge of his duties. In 1900 he was elected to the House of Commons for Glasgow as a Unionist. In 1902 he became Parliamentary Secretary of the Board of Trade and held the position until 1906. In 1911 he ‘succeeded. Arthur J. Balfour as Leader. of the Opposi- tion, and ‘in the reorganized Cab- inet of Mr. Asquith in 1915, he was given the: “portfolio of Sec- retary: of State for the. Colonies. Before David. Lloyd Géorge -suc- ceeded Asquith | ‘a8 Premier | ‘in 1917. Bonar Law: ‘was: asked to assume that nost, but he’ declined, ‘and ‘became ‘an associate of Lioyd George. as ‘Charfcellor of ‘the Ex- a. musical : Program : wil, also: be rendered... eae 7 on 1 Lloyd: George! downfall October, 1922, Andrew. Bonar, Law, the .only, to give up his public office a few’ Lakelse Notes no The bridge, the all-important topic in Lakelse these days, is looming up. The contractors, with a crew of fifty men, have the piers well. under way, and hope to have them completed be- fore the cold weather sets in. Albert Cote, who has been in|, charge of the government road work in Lakelse Valley this sea- son, has made an excellent show- ing on the Remo road, Albert has proved that he understands something about road building, and should have the support and encouragement of the settlers in this important work. The fruit and jvegetable crops have been above the average this year in quality and in quality, and many ¢cellars and roothouses are groaning’ with their load. Mr, Bailey is ereeting ‘a large residence, which, when complet- ed, will greatly add to the ap- pearanee and value of his place. H. Freekman has enlarged his poultry house to accommodate his fine flock of White Leghorns, and has also built a roothouse. - The Ross & Clacker sawmill has had a busy .season and will J. Kirkpatrick shipped a@ car of amber east last week. Mr. Cote is well pleased with his yield of tobacco this year. The product will average about one-half pound to the plant. Fred. and Bert. Michaud have gone trapping. “ Terrace Fair to Be Allowed to Lapse? is Asked The Fall Fair at Terrace is ina bad way. The annual meeting was held in Progress Hall on Fri- day night, Jack Viger in~ the chair. There were only about eight people present including the directors and two outsiders. The chairman remarked on the paucity of the attendance and the business people nor the gen- eral body of citizens gave the Fair the support to which it was. entitled. Ordinary business was transacted after ‘which on the initiative of H.A, Swain a resolu- tion was passed that the Associa- tion adjourn indefinitely, or un- til more active interest.is. taken in the. Fair by the business ele- ment in the-town, the executive meanwhile. to remain’ dormant. An opinion was expressed that over. to the Farmers’. ‘Institute, which: -organization ‘might | be! in other: districts .were doin, ‘saw antil: the cold: ‘weather comes, y expressed the opinion that neither | os son in the history of the Skeena_ uo Way. the Fair should: really’ be handed. asked :to take .up.the organizes ; tion. work, - as similar. institutes Masque Revel | pital Auxiliary, - on Hallowe’ en, was a big social event a3. well as iliary’s funds: ing the dance ‘at the home of accommodate the crowd. as tollows:— W. Dawson as a witch. Chappell as Robinhood. a Most original costurne—-Mrs. Darlington as a big pumpkin. - Best sustained costume—A. A. ' Connon as a coon, Features of the evening were: a vocal duet by two coons, A. A. Connon and Seotty Ogalvie. ~ The Hospital jazz band was present in force and performed several times te the amusement of the crowd. grade and were in abundance. Attractions For R.F. McNaughton; district pas- senger agent, Canadian National Railways, with headquarters at Prince Rupert, was a visitor here last Tuesday on business for the company. stop off at New Hazelton or Ha- tractions for tourists and that is what particularly appeals tohim. He was shown a small part of the district and looked over the Indian curios at C. V: Smith’s and at Dr. Wrinch’s. These curios are of special interest to dian graveyards and villages. as well..as the most beautiful scenery along the line. - This has been the busiest sea- river ferry. at. this point. * Great credit ia due.to P. MeDonald, the | ferryman, for the able manner.in’ which the traffic, sometimes bors : dering on congestion, is handled. A steady. stream of: teams with ‘poles, logs, lumber and ties going. . to Terrace, the autos conveying: tourists to and frem the: “Hot; products, all must , travel. ‘this. Fredrick Burbidge, - manager. and ais Geld Hazelton Saw on ‘Hallowe’ en The masquerade dance under a the auspices of the Women’s Hos- a financial benefit to the Aux- - Instead of hold-’ : Mrs. Sargent it was found neces- sary to use Assembly. hall to & The. ee prizes for costumes were. won Best ladies” costume—Mrs. G. . ‘Best men’s costume— B ert . Refreshments were of a high - Tourists Brings aa D.P.A. on Visit 4 This was his first . zelton and he found a great deal . to interest him in the way of at-— tourists and also'totem poles, In- | Ali these things he found -here ; Springs, and the ‘settlers: with . their fruit vegetables and poultry ° Pit ag te SE Pah agra altar eh swe