Vol, 26 NEW HAZELTON, B. C., WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1938 No. 36 Hazelton Hospital Balanced Its Budget Smithers Elks | Beat Hazelton In Close Game Last Saturday the Smithers Elks hockey teum motored to Hazelton and defeated the puck chasers of that town in a close game by a seore of 3 to 2, Owing to weather conditions the ice was somewhat soft although the game A Good Report for the Patrons Annual Meeting and so far as is known they made good in their profession. During the year two of the local qoegi boys on a long shot from C. Paty if ge when his family vettled near members of the board had been moved ppyon C. Steele and Dunlop again broke ; Ottawa. Most of his life was spent away, W. W. Anderson nud Hoht. Lun! trough for Smithers and the latter! Ontario, engaged in farming, hut ter, so that when it exme to election shot a fust one at Marshel! that found for a number of years he has lived in There was 2 splendid turnont at the ithnnal meeting of the patrons of The TIuzelton Hospital held in the United Chufeh m IIazelton last Thursday ev- ening to hear the report from the Board of Directors and the Womans Auxiliary, und to elect three repre- sentatives to the Bourd of Directors. The Hazelton Fespital made sume- thing of 2 record the past year in the way of financing. While there was never in the record of the institution a time it was so hard to collect bills wm) possibly at no time was the pep, lation which if. serves so small as it - has heen the past year or two, still the report of the treasurer showed that there was a snail sarplus on band at the end of the your, Of course this was not aceomplished so @nusy as it reads in print. There had to be a lot of economies practiced mud a number of changes made as well ma rednetion in silaries of the staff, Also there was t neglect of repairs to various buildings, -and some of these ve to be taken care of this year, While many economies were prae- ticed Inst yer, there are still some chimges that could be made that may yet be made in the near future, One of the fmportant ‘chaiges made lust yer was the closing of the school for training nurses, This made quite it considerable saving, and nt the same time the mitrons of the hospital get the eare and by all graduate nurses, Closing of the schuol was a hard thing to do. The school had been open for twenty-eight years, rod during that time 39 grudnates were turned out FOREWORD The year 1982 has not been an easy one for the Paard of Aluimge- ment of The Hazelton Hospital. Contrasted with 1931, there: has been a distinet folling off in attendance, but even that bas heen less than mleht bave been anticipated in view of the practically entire suspension of mining and timber industries in the distriet tributary to the Hospital. Other causes incidental to lack of work usually available in other lines have also‘ tended to. inereise the exodus of population from our rural districts to the cities, end linve to a corresponding extent, helped to low- er our attendance. «It is encouraging to note, however, that already a small increase in timber work is in evidence—too small to materially effect the situation, but very welvome ns tidienting am npward trend in opportunity for employment among our people By close attention to details of expense the iustitution is nble to report a fwil year’s operations with its financial stauding in no way im- paired, Tt is sti) more gratifying that we are able to report that, not- withstanding 2 very considerably reduced income, uone of the vsaul ser- vices have hivd to be curtiviled, nor has anvone been turned away because of such reduction. This is na matter in which we gladly acknowledge the Hand of # Kind und Over-ruling Providence, to wham we look for con- tinued enre und favor, os well rs for Dlesslog upon the efforts exerted through the ministration: of the institution in behah’ of the people it is permitted ta serve. lof representatives two new inetmbers had to be chosen. ‘The election result- ted in) Afnt. MLyros amd Russell Av. Tt, &. Sargent being elected, the latter las been 1 member for yenrs. Jn nddition to the fuprovements any rears to be made, and which are mentioned in the report from = the board of directors, Geo. T. Crowe sug: pested that a tennis court be made in (front of the hospitul, Last year he suggested that cement walks be built aronnd the hospital, Dr, Wrimeh said that both these improvements could the accomplished if there wns some volunteer labor uvailable: THe he had the nevessury material, or he could get it. Kk. S. Sargent was re-elected chiuir- man of the prtrons meeting, , ‘here was a musical program before the business meeting was opened and severnl numbers after the business had been coneluded. he musie was al provided by members of the Glee Clut man, and most of the prograny given at the Club's own concert were re- peated, Following the program there were refreshments served by the staff from the hospital. gre taken from the printed report and given below. , : STAFF It is a matter of profound gratitude that we are permitted ta report the health of all members of the staff has been excellent. The year has, however, seen inere flu the usnal mumber. of changes. Aly. Tomlinson, stownrrd, carpenter and general handy min, was requisitioned by the Bourd of 'Prustees of the Dancin Moettaikatha Mis- sion ta sssume full charge of Chat extensive work, for which bis fundl- © furty with Indinn life and enstoms, was an invaluable qualifieation, In releusing him for that work our Hospital lost a valuable member, Some of his duties have beon taken over by other mombers of the stutt menntime, ‘ + . i Contimed on Page 3 ‘he fifth and final xession of the) Goitre is rare where fish foods from peovincint legislature Will open in Vie- [the sen-are enten regularly. ‘The rea- toria tomorrow, Tt is tot expected to json Is that these foods are the great- he a long sesslon, but thut depends, on jest known diet source of lodine, the the oppositnion. Jgolfre qreventative, © sitid | -jeemot was fuirly fast and interesting, Dun- lop scored the first goal for Smithers ‘off a pass from Bill Morris, aml then James Russell Terrace, Died, After a Fali The death of James Russell oceur- red at the home of his daughter, Mrs, I. Christie on February 14th, follow- ing an acident on the 4th when he’ slipped on the icy street and fractured his right hip, | { : Hazelton started to play. hockey. C. Patsy and Perry Yorke took the pnek throngh and B. Wales scored for the, the net and gave the visitors vn lend once nore. Jimmy Cox scored — the next Hazelton goal on a pass from the back of the net by Patsy just before the whistle blew at the end of the sec- ond period. In the third period both teams fought hard to Ireak through the opponents defense to hreak the tie. Hazelton bombarded the Smithers net but without results. Fred Giraud in goal for Smithers played a great game find saved his team from defeat. But the Hlks were better stick handlers . and had a combination that finally got ‘the winning goal past. Marshell,“but it was not until the Inst minute or two of play that even the-better combina- The seore was at. to 2. Mike handled = the ] 'tion was snecessful. jthe end of the game 3 O'Neill and Dunlop whistles, . The Ine up was as follows:—- Smithers—I, Girand, goal; D. PFos- ter, C. Steele, defense; J. Dunlop left wing; K. Warner centre: B. Morris under the diréetion of Rev.” Mr.Rea: right-wing, Spares Ake. O'Neill. and. 'T. Dunlop. ‘Hazelton—-W. Marshell goal; Jas. Cox and J, Campbell defense; B. Wales left wing: Perry Yorke centre; C, Patsy right wing. Spares, E. Patsy. 'A, Moatt, J. Smith. Fuller details of the hospital report EDUCATION GONE WILD T¢ has been well known for yenrs that education had gone wild, but it is ouly yecently that there have been any with courage enough to get ont and say (sO. Even had there been any with the Heamrage to issue a warning, it would ‘have had little if any effeet. Now it ‘in quite a different matter. There is it money fh ciremation and none to phe borrowed, and what is stil worse ‘there is none ta pay for the immense (debts that huve heen contracted in the lime of education. and the people to whom the maney is due are requesting that it he paid. Until those old debts are provided for and the current ex- rent revennes, the lanks refuse to ad- vunee any further funds, aud quite rightly toe, Iducation his gone wild, not only in the cities, Iin¢ in the outlying districts in groportion to the possibilities, In na outlying districts the grentest evil ‘is jeulousy between communities, If one plree tins two teachers, then the next community must have two tench- ‘ers, even though there are only enough ‘ehikdren of s¢hool age for one tencaer, But in ordev to fool themselves in le- ing the more important community a accond ‘teicher mmst be employed, and the snme thing applies to superior or high schools, If one place. provides for such advaneed classes thon every litile pInce Inust want one too. It is nu great lot of nonsense and the people ‘poy for such foolishness, Indevd, pupils are fortunate, if there ure eduentional facilities beyond the common sclool provided within reas- onablo . distaridé& ha spoon-feeding days are over, and if the tax payer ig not prepared: to. protect himself, then penditures cat to within reaeh of eur Hicks fou The decensed: was 84 yenrs of age, having been born on May 14th, 1848, | jin the Orkney Islands, Scotlind. He’ crme to Canada when shout 5 yours the west. the time lieing divided he. tween British Columbin and the prni- | rie provinces. ter, Mra. It, Christie in Terrace. In 1876 he married Sarah Derkins and four sons and six daughters were .bern to them. j Vived by Mrs. R. Christie. Samuel of Ontario, Mrs. T. Couvet in Ontariv. IMs. Thomas Sagirson in Saskatele- wan, Fred in Ontario, Arthur in On- i tario, George in Dunster, B. O., aud ‘Mrs. Don Nichot and Mrs. James Wl-' ‘Hott of Irma, Alberta. The deceased was a life long member and faithful attendant of the Presby- terlan and later the United Church. He was a most unselfish person and a real gentleman of the old type, and he was o great favorite among all who tknew him, The funeral was held on Thursday 'February 16th with services at Knox United Church with Rev. H. T, Allen afficiathig both atthe church ‘and at Kitsumgallum cemetery where iuter- ment took place. The pall hearers jwere E. T. Keney, H, L. MeKenney, W , FP. Lindsay, R. W. Riley, T. E. Brooks fand T. J. Kirkpatrick. TERRACE WON FROM VANARS.- DOL-COPPER CITY BY 19 to 6 Basketball Entertained the People Qn Saturday Night—Several Games Played Three very entertaining emmes were i ayed hefore a large audience in the ‘Levion Hall on Satunlay night, aud there were several new faces among ithe onlookers, The Cubs came from eollur in the girl's group to trim the ‘Hicks 19 to’ 7, in the opener, Short, snappy combination and open playing duzzlod the Hieks, and served to give their opponents a ten point lead in the first few minutes of the game. The ght back but could ‘net stem the attack of the Cubs who played a superior elass of ball, their forwards never neglecting to take advautnge of an opportunity, The game was han- dled by C. Michiel, The second scheduled game found the High School team opposing the: Vanarsdot intermediates, Fast and: hard fought every inch of the way, the zune wound up with the local group lending by a 19 to 6 score’ What the visitors licked in experience they made up for in ageressivenes—linrd — Inck under the basket kept them on the short end. After the first signs of nervousness wore off, the game speéd- ed up and had the cheering groups in. i freuyy of exeltement. H. Lyons, refereelng had his lung powers tested to be heard above the din, The Seniors got awny to a fast start Vanarsdol leading nearly all the way in the first half. The boys went at it hammer and tongs, strangle holds only being barred by Dud Little and Lewis McKenney on the whistles. Pande- monium reigued os the tenms battled neck and neck until half time found those who have money to lend will do -the protecting, : the. scare tied. :Sacial Services. For the last six yenrs! he has made his home with his daugh- _stimed his new duties. Of these Mrs. Vaton- ,fine pre-deceased him and he is sun! Steud of in the evening. should le a considerable benefit Rev. H. Dobson Will Lecture First of Week Iv New Whizelton Church on Weil- resday evening next Rev. Hugh Dob- son will address a publie meeting vu The lecture is to le- gin ut eight -o’clock. The spenker is jue of the leading men in the United “hurch in Canada and he is superin- endent of social work for the church h western Canada. There is no auth ority higher in the west than Rev. Mr. Dobson and he is well worth hearing ou this subject which is of such inter- est te everrone, at Tuesday evouing he will give n leeture in the Uiited Chureh in Tiivelton, “An invitation ts xtended to everyone to attend. fe lis Monor Judge W. E. Fisher bas wen swarm iit as county court jude wd is new in, Prince Rupert aud has The W. A. to the HL. 4. dance in Kit- anuax Hall in Hazelton was, it is 1e- ported, a most enjoyable affair. Er- eryone seemed to have a good time and the Auxiliary will hive a few dol- lars to add te their treasury A good any went over from New Hazelton. EVENING SERVICE MONTHLY Seginning March 5th and Each First Sunday of Succeeding Months In New Hazelton Begimming the first Sunday in March and continuing the first Sunday cach month thereafter, services will be held in the New Hazelton church in the ey- ening at 7.30 o'clock. Other Sundays the service wili be held in the morn- ing at 11, o’clock as usual There will be no change in the hour for Sunday \Sehool which will be at 10 o’elock ouch Sunday morning, In Hazelton there will be a morning service at 11 o'clock on the first Sunday of each month in- This change to the people in New Hazelton who are not able to attend the morning service TERRACE DECIDED A CHANGE IN BANKING SYSTEM WOULD BE BEST FOR ALL A hivge crowd turned out on Sainr- lay night and filled the Odd Fellaws ‘hul to capacity, to, hear the debate on ‘Itesolved, That a system of public or national banking is preferable to the existing one.” The affair was staged under the auspices of the Native Sons of Canada. President H. lL, MeKenney | was in the chair and in an apt speech introduced the subject. The team for the affirmative was Will Robinson, Fred Hall and H. M. Willson, and for the negative Dr. 8, G.. Mills, Dud Lit- tle and J, D, Jones. The judges for the event were H. L. Frank, A, MeLeod and N. & Sherwood. Ench team had 45 minutes at its disposal, with a five minute rebuttal period for the affivin- ative, At the conclusion of the debute and while judges were arriving at a decision, Fred Hall gave a humorous Trish reading that brought down the house, Then the award of the judges was ‘given, allowing: 47. poltits to.-the affirmative and 30 to the negative, In the second hnaif the Tevrace for- wards, Thomas, Johnstone and Lyons. found more opentngs and rolled in‘ sev- eral counters from the passes of the fighting guards 0, Michiel and K.- Kerr, Perey Kenney and Lockaby of the Vanarsdol team worked hard and fed their team mates good passes, Imt Jong shots spelled defeat for the out- siders to the tune of 88 to 17.