PAGE SIS THE DAILY NEWS Prince Rupert Off Pontoons CNJt. Vessel Completed Annual Overhaul Yesterday Afternoon and Had Successful Trial Runs C. N. R. steamer Prince Rupert. Capt. O. Donald, yesterday afternoon r-3me off he pontoons of thr local dry dock where she has been Reduced i Sunday Rates Long - Distance Telephone Calls On long-distance telephone calls made on Sundays from Prince Rupert to any British Columbia points over our lines, the rate between Prince Rupert and Vancouver is one-third less than the rate charged on week days. On week days the rate from Prince Rupert to Vancouver is $3.90 for the first three minutes .and $1.25 for each additional minute. On Sundays the rate is $2.60 for the first three minutes and 85 cents for each additional minute, For rate information ask "Long Distance" North-West Telephone Go. mean ; receiving annual overhaul and later had a trial run of three or I four hours after which she tied up alongside the Canadian National 1 wharf No. 1 preparatory to going i into commission for the summer ' on Mondat afternoon of next week when she sails oa scheuule for ; Vancouver. The vessel will alter nate with the Prince George on the Skagway route. Josyph Barrowclough arrived in the city this wee rrom Vancouver to Join the steamer Prince Rupert as assistant purser. DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A DOCTOR? ADVERTISE man SS. PRINCE RUrCRT MODEL CLEVER PIECE OF WORK Considerable interest and com plimentary comment has been occasioned by a toautlfoUy executed model of the steamer Prince Rupert which has been on exhibit for several days In the show window of Gordon's Hardware on MrBrlde Street. The model, a most exact and painstaking replica of the popular coast Unjr. is the work of A. C. Small. Now, Mr. Businessman, have you ever -.tried lb diagnose the reason for that sudden drop in profit over the figures of "last month?" If the temperature of your business alarms you there is no need for you to lose any sleop the remedy is simple. "Ah !" you say, "But that's all very well. J'm only a small and can't afford it" Thnt's trm rpasnn tlio omall m.i - wwvr vW UtllUII remains a small man. The birr men in hiiRlnrss tnrlnv rIM not become big by hiding their light under a bushel, they advertised, and Advertised, and ADVERTISED. Adver- Using is as necessary to a "sick" business as the doctor's services are to a sick person. And it will find the money to pay its own bills, if done judiciously, from the increased volume of increased profits. Start '' $th a small appropriation IN "THE DAILY NEWS" tomorrow and test the idea for yourself after all it's RESULTS that count today. We have an expert advertising manjttt'0iireryjce'8,t flTryJrmeHe will advise you as to size of space to usclind'feee tMPyour space is filled with "business bringing" copy. PHONE 98 and make an appointment WATERFRONT WHIFFS Livingstone Leading Local Feet For Volume of Landings Halibut Prices Show Improvement Walrondo in Port Up to the end of May the vessel Livingstone, Capt. Tony Martinusen. was the heaviest lander of fish of the Prince Rupert halibut fleet, having brought in 70,000 pounds in six trips. The Melville, Capt. John Ivarson, was next with 1 67,000 pounds in five trips and the Lysekil third with bo,' U00 pounds in three trips. The greatest number of trips hadK been made by the Capella, Gibson and Unome, navely seven each. The Capella had landed 48,000 pounds. the Gibson, 54.000 pounds, and the I Unome, 51,000 pounds. I For the American fleet, the jOrant. brtngta m 107.000 pottnd. in Anima, Festivities For children Bc. ider r of , - fish k at Prince ZT Hupert I 1 1Z The I 'd parde This Afternoon-Bit eld nruiur a. was nexi witn is.uwi nntmHc in n... trine rA tha To iI,cH t.i.i ...... nnn ... .J niu' FT Day proceedings, an- thrPP inrec tH " i nually held on the King's Birthday. lP- are taking place this afternoon m ihe greatest number of trips inriM h v,, TJ..'th ,hn Acropolis Um Hill grounds To open Rupert was five b, the Norma 7 706 .Avenue and Sixth Street to Acro- fjounds ' and ,co 35.900 pounds ' respec-1 ,. . . . . . . Innlta vmnnHi for t.YiM flair nldM ItlVPlv VpU lanrltno fnnr irtn. I ' " -... nound,- rounds; Norma 30.500 pounds; 1 Onah. 61,000 pounds: Oceanic, 58.-1 100 pounds; Sirius, 35.500 pounds; Tahoma, 67,000 pounds; Viking 44,000 pounds. With production showing a considerable decrease, particularly so far as Canadian boats were concerned, halibut prices at the port of Prince Rupert during the week of fune 4-10 Inclusive showed a definite tendency towards tmDrove- ment. The high price of the week for Canadian fish was 5.8c and 3c which the Relief was paid for 16,-000 pounds while the low price was 4.5c and 3c which a number of boats received for their catches. For American fiah the high price was 7.5c and 3c which the Trisco received for 14.000 pounds while the low orice was 4c and 3c which the Trinity was paid for 37.000 pounds. Landings far the week totalled 379,500 pounds, consisting of 84.-300 Canadian n4 385300 pounds American haliat. bringing the total for the season up to 5,003.500 pounds of which 1.015.3S0 pounds has been landed by Canadian vessels and 3,171 pounds by The federal department of public works power cruiser Walrondo, one of the best known craft on the ooast. arrived in port on Thursday afternoon from Victoria with J. P. Forde, district engineer, and J. E. Miller, former Inspector of customs, on board. Mr Forde Is nuking the trip north as far as Skagway on official business. Bight days had elapsed between the vessel's departure from Victoria and her arrival here, calls having been made at a number of points on the way. Enroots to Skagway, the Walrondo wfU stop at Wranasll while Mr. Forde goes into Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake. From Skagway Mr. Forde will proceed to the Yukon. The vessel left at neon yesterday m continuation of her northern voyage. Shef Thomson, popular caretaker of the Prlnrc Rupert Rowing & Yacht Club Co.'s floats, to now taking his annual vacation. Ilarry floblea is relieving at the Yacht Club during abets absence. One of the events of the week was the arrival on Tfanrsday after- ton of the flotilla of Detroit planes i ELKS' FLAG DAY IS ON r-rind ceremony. This was 7 r, ! V."l,a!low1 by distribution to all line. 59.000 64,090' ... . . pounds; Norland, l,,, . , . . nE I the children who had participated tn the parade of ice cream and iDPanuts after which a program of children's races was run off. Taking part In the parade was the Boys' Band, under Bandmaster Charles P. Balagno, a comic orchestra, the Elks' patrol team and cleverly gotten up clowns. The line' of f larch was from the West holme Theatre, along Second Avenue, up Seventh Street along Third Avenue and up Pulton Street to the Acropolis Hill grounds. George Roger, leading knight of the Efts' Lodge, presided over the flag-raising ceremonies in the absence of William MeLeod. exalted ruler After brief opening remark' by the chairman. Mayor C. H Orme made a short talk after which Very Rev. James B. Oibson. dean of St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral delivered the address oi the flag. J. A. Morris is general chairman lor the Flag Day with sub-coir, mittce chairman as follows: Free Booth, Bert Morgan. Pay Booth. David Milne Clowns. William Stone. Patrol Team. Alex Mitchell. Parade. W. P. Armour. Children's rarps, W. D. Vance: "tarter, staff Sergeant Alex McNeill. Trevor Williams Is tn charge at the gate. Inquire Into Mail Contract Chamher of Commerce Will Ask Federal Government About Taku River Work wych we n their way north on , case of discrimination a no Capt irujrownK Dmn. Tnere was con-1 Armour suggested that a reaolu-sWersble disapfNtaitaMUt that the tion be sent to the government relive a machines a - cUd . no44e ... up on .... the Renting the action. wow waienron so Wat they might A mdUon of W O. Fulton that b inspectea at esose hand. How- tae secretary write to the depart ever, quite a few peopl got up by j ment making inquiry in regard to gaeboat to Shawatlans Lake, where they moored, to look the craft over. 8yd Hunter has gone nautical again, having acquired a 19-foot open boat. CoiisMerable renovation of the craft in now In progress and 3 Q4. Callle-PerffCtton engine is Ko be Installed. Within the next week or so. Bvd expects to have hit new command plying the briny. CN.lt. TRAINS For the Cast Mondays, Wednesdays and Frl days 3 p.m From' the Cast Tuesdays, Trrursoays and Batut days 40:40 xa The Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce decided last night to make inquiries from the federal government in regard to the recent letting of the mail contract on the Taku River to the Barring-ton Transportation Co.. an American concern, in competition with Canadian companies whose tenders had been exactly the same. The matter was brought to the attention of the Chamber by W. P. Armour who wondered why the Canadian government should turn down a Canadian company with Caadlan boats and Canadian crews to give such work on a Canadian river to an outside American concern with American boats and Am erican crews. It appeared to be a the matter was carried. Conduct of Judge Is to Be Probed United States Houve Votes (5000 For Investigation WASHINGTON. D.C.. June 11: The House passed the LaOuardla resolution providing for a congressional investigation of the official conduct of Federal Judge Harold Louderback of the North Carolina district. The House also approved a bill authorising an appropriation of M.000 for expenses of the fcommlt-tee in Inquiry. Saturday, June n J Friday & Saturday TWO SHOWS - 7 and 9 p.m Feature starts 7:40 and Hi ADMISSION 15c&50c , A Thrilling Air Show Not a War Picture "THE LOST SQUADRON" All Star Richard Dix, Mary Astor, Joel McCrea, Dorothy Jurd,.,, g Eric Von Stroheim. Unsung air heroes. They pledge their uvc. uu mi- aiiur ui Minns anu love. g Comedy "ONLY MEN WANTED" Cartoon "THE FOX HINT" SATURDAY MATINEE at 2:30 Feature Starts 3 :0S 15c & 3Sf g MONDAY & TUESDAY "THE UNHOLY GARDEN" We Sell and Recommend DOMINION TIRES Ask about the new DOMINION ROYALS with Exclusive "TEMPERED RUBBER" for Longer, Trouble-Free Mileage S. E. Parker Ltd. DEALEKS DC4S FIRE WOOD M ill Ends and Box Ends, $4 For Big Load Slab Wood, $3.25 Big load Albert & McCaffery Ltd. 116 Phones 117 S7SS The Fish which made Prince Rupert Famous "Rupert Brand" SMOKED BLACK COD Prepared Daily By Canadian Fish & Cold Siorage Co., Ltd. PKINCB RUPERT, B.C. AIR DRIED SHINGLES Retain the cedar oil in the wood, uffordinc extra and or ' " servation than kiln-dried shingles from which the ",. , has been evaporated. Our shingles are made on Quern o. Islands and, as a home product, deserve your preference s' ' makers wages on the Islands are spent eventually in Pi men T. pert, white Vancouver waw never fme north. Support ' h Industry nd.Wnir ownfwelfate hvsXiifiiX AirDripri Slum ' Prices: No. 1 5X $3.75; No. 1 3X $3.25 HYDE TRANSFER-PHONE 580 Early Ad. Copy is appreciated