Tomorrow's Tides mmln TIIIS WEEK THE High 9:11 a.m. 18,4 It. Pontiac Straight 8 ' 21:32 p.m. 19 3 ft. la on Display at Low 2:51. am. 7 2 ft. 14:53 pjn. 7.0 It. Kaien Motors Show Room NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER AH Cordially Invited Fhone 52 XXIV No. 128. Vol PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1933 PRICE: FIVE CENTS ECONOMIC MINISTER OF MINES IS LATEST TO BREAK WITH Nations Must And Adopt Give and Take Stand To End Depression-Chamberlain PRAIRIES HAVE RAIN In Some Dbtrittt Tlicre Has Been Too Much and In Others Jut Knough W1NWPBO. June 2: -Weather In :,. grain growing area during the ihm welc haa railed (ram heavy : wnpoura In Manitoba to nice . : ' mg rain over large portions of h i kutrhewan and Alberta, accord-to the weekly crop report of the .' iMrtinent of agriculture. Cana-' : n National Railways. In some trlrt with low-lying land flood - i; has resulted which may necee-i:ite the resowlng of some land. 31 -merer. It la a trulam that. In or-irr to gt sufficient moisture ttr i.-.st of the territory, some districts hurt" t waffer Mwewgh rreeivteg much. At many points precipt- ' in again 'dieayed seeding but ' i ' r? it Rttie wheat seeding that re-:i .in to be dope except In a few .tiered localities. Coarse grain "ting varies greatly Some dls-a report about SO percent of entltm sown while others rc- it varying amount up to total mpletlcm. in a few dtstrtcta early - v. n field are starting to show In i t blade which Indicates growth been rapid and all points con- tirtcr crop prospecta excellent, in the peace River territory V ithrr has been cool and cloady imi mostly fair and seeding la al- ni t completed while earlier town f :i UH are turning green. Today's Stocks Supplied by 8. D. Johnston Oe. Ltd Toronto international Nickel. 17.M. N..randa. 32J5. Khcrrttt Oordon, 1.49. Vanroutrr Big Missouri, it. Bridge River Cons . . 41. Owrgia River. .98. Lucky Jim. jV National Silver, M Native Son. .18. Noble Five, .10W. Trnd Oreille, 1.61. Tremler, M. Porter Idaho, .14 ft. Meridian. .Tft. Silver Croat, .00. Reno. 2 JO. Wayside. &0. B. R.X.. .. Bralornc, 8.90. Oil A p. con, JO. 8terllng Pacific, .38. Fabyan. .004. C. & E. Corp., .70. Freehold. .07. Culmont, .10. Mercury. .12V4. Today's Weather Terrace Raining, calm. 48. Aiyansh Raining, calm. 48. Anyox Raining, calm. 48. Kit-wart Cloudy, calm. 41. Haselton-Raln. calnf. 48. Bmltheit Cloudy, calm, 47. Duma Lake-Cloudy, calm, 53. Temper Prejudices Old Country to Strive For Increase of Commodity Prices, Currency Stabilization and Abolition of Trade Bar-Hers at Forthcoming World Conference LONDON, June 2: (Canadian Press) Objectives of the Britifh delegation to the world economic conference were outlined today by Rt. Hon. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, who declared in the House of Commons that, unless the nations were ready to temper their prejudices and -adopt a rive and take attitude at the conference, the world may dcepah of emerging I in i our our time umc from irwn the wic depression with Its bardahlps and suffering '' The British objectives, Mr. Chamberlain announced, were aa follows: First, an Increase of prices to a more satisfactory level. Second, a currency understanding leading eventually to the restora-j m of a stable international, money standard. TMrcL abolition or redocttoo of the tanrlajs to mtenutioaal tattle. A revival m waoe aepenos tn my opinion on the accepts nee ol those mom objectives," the Chan cellor of the Exchequer declared. Rotarians Had 1 Novel Program Vardrn Sir iters Heard In Interesting Program Yesterday The Rotary Club yesterday was entertained by the Varden Stage' under the direction of Peter Lien. John Dybhavn Introduced the vari ous numbers with a brief expia The program was as follows: "Ulatrand''. a song dedicated to the Norwegian pilots. VaWrtsvu." a folk song. "Ssuigermarclven'. iThe Sing- ets' Marefc). Norwegian national anthem. "Ja. vt el aker dette landet." CYes, we lave with fond devotion Norway's mountain domes"). The program was very ably pre- seated and was very much enjoyed by all. A delightful touch of color was added to the occasion In the form of national costumes of Norway worn by the ladies of the choir. The chairman. W. R. McAfee, en-tended to the singers the sincere appreciation of the Rotary Club for the entertalrmcnt. Canadian Legion Women's Auxiliary Meeting Last Eve The Women's Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion met last night at Uie home of Mrs. A. R. Hunter. Hays Cove Circle, with 33 members present Three new members were welcomed. Committees presented their reports, showing that n satisfactory sum had been realised for welfare work. It wag decided to admit as affiliate members women whose relatives were not returned men. Tea was served by the hostess. OBJECTIVES OF GT. BRITAIN . . rpr nrp i nm III X I A K I NEW MILL Bj. Bar Lumber Co. Closing D iwn Seal Cove New Bos Factory Bric Established Company Formed McAfre snd Sunbury Princlpals-Fulp Mill May Take Site Due to the depressed condition which has obtained in the lumber Industry generally during the past four yean ana to the development of severe competition locally from mills with low coats of production, the principals of the Big Bay Lumber Company have decided to suspend operations. A new company has been Incorporated under the name of the Georgetown Lumber and Box Company Limited, the principals of wtileh are W. R. McAfee, who has been manager of the Big Bay Lumber Company, and S. E. Sun bury, superintendent. The new company has purchased the stock-in-trade and certain as sets of the Big Bay Company. Including the Georgetown mill site It Is the Intention to commence at nee the Installation of an up-to-date box factory at Georgetown and the aim of the company wl be. primarily, to give an unexcelled service to the local fish boy trade. The box product of the Big Bay Lumber Company has long been recognised by those engaged Th- Uve fishing business to be of superior quality and the new eom-winy will maintain this high stan dard . The principals of the new company have been associated for the past' ten years. Mr. McAfee came north fourteen years ago on his return from overseas and. with Uie exception or a few years during which he attended the Unlver-Uim or British Columbia and Harvard., he has been engaged tn the lumber Industry In the district. Mr. Sunbury has had a wide experience In sawmllllng during the past twenty-five years, covering both Eastern and Western Canada. During th war he was dlarrlet fi ler lot the Canadian Forestry corps In rtranec. In the new business. Mr. McAfee will look after the financial and sales end of the operation while Mr. Sunbury will be In charge ol production. Installation of the machinery at Georgetown will bo carried out by Mr. Sunbury. . While the company regrets exceedingly tl.at economic condition! make It Impossible to onrrj on the manufacturing end of the business In the city of Prince Ru- Harriman Taken to Hospital sge tmwBWmmmk sgsgssgigsBgsgsW WPBsWMrlMr 'fBjB StgIH KVflT BgSSggBBgSgSgSgSgSgsH Harrjnaa kr v. f.c. p. x af r stabbing hims: l J W Harriman. unit- tixr N' w otv.kf;-. disappeared tram New York sanitarium art! waj found In Long Mand irn He had a stab wound out I, is neari FLAG DAY I TOMORROW! Will Be Ilic Time For Kiddies If Weather is Favorable Weather permitting, the Elks' Flag Day commences tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock with a parade from the Westholme Theatre to Acropolis Hill grounds where the flag ceremony and a sports program will be held. Buffalo Bill will lead the parade on a horse followed by the Sea Cadets, Boys' Band, Olrl Ouldes. Boy Scouts. Boy Cubs and hundreds of I kiddles. A large orchestra will be In attendance and lots of funny clowns. There wUl be free peanuts and ice cream for all the kiddies. In the evening the Crowning of the May Queen will take place In the Exhibition Building at 8 o'clock followed by a dance at which there will also be novelty dances. The evening parade starts from the Qks' Home at T o'clock. Halibut Arrivals American Vtota. 4,500. 5 k and 3c. Storage. Kureka, 6.000 9.6c and 3c. Storage. Cana'lkm Tramp, 16.000. Uc and Sc. Star- Cape Race. 7X 3.1c and 3c Booth. ; Unorae. 11.000, 6.1c and 3c. At-lln. ! Row Spit. njm. SJtt and 3c ' Storage. Tumen. 10.000 5.1c and 3c. Booth. pert, the members of the firm still feel they are an Integral part of the district and will maintain their homes here. It Is conflo nUy hoped that the Seal Cove lease will be disposed of ,to the proposed new pulp Indus try. WEATHER UNCHANGED Summary of Official Figure Slio Conditions About Same as Last Year A compilation of weather statistics for 1993 and 1932 up to the end of May shows that conditions so far this year have been little changed from the corresponding period ot last year. During 1933 up to May 31 sunshine has amounted to 310.8 hours as compared with 357.2 hours In the first rive months of 1S32. Preclplta-I tion for this year up to the end or way wuuiea m.ot incnes in comparison with 39.97 Inches In the corresponding period of mat year. Sunshine and precipitation figures month by month this year and last have been as follows: 1933 1932 Sun Prec. Sun Prec. lira. Ins. lira. Ins. Jan 21.8 9.8 33.1 12.41 Feb 36 4 6.4 223 11.8 March . M. 68 51. 6.0 AptH 96.S 7.44 109.4 3.H slay 100 5 5.23 138.4 55 CUTTING CABINET CLOVERDALE, June 2: i Cana dian Press t--The provincial cabinet can be reduced to five or six mem-1 bers. W. J. Bowser declared In a speech here last ntsht. and he! promised that such a redaction j would be the first thing he would j do If returned to office as premier.; Mr. Bowser also claimed that a. surplus of $800,000 could be shown Instead of the present deficit. I SII.VKU AND COPPER ON NEW Y0KK MART NEW YORK. June 2: (Canadian Press) -Sliver closed at 3Sc on the local metal market today. Copper closed at 8c. Unable To Agree With New Irrigation Policy, McKenzie Resigned Declares That Further Kebates Granted to Okanagan Arc wiscriminaiory againsi uincr Districts and to ! .Public Generally VICTORIA, June 2: Unable to endorse the govern-Jment's irrigation relief policy, Hon. William A. McKenzie, i minister of mines, resigned from the cabinet of Premier ; S. F. Tolmie late last night. The disagreement followed the granting of further rebates in the Okanagan totalling nearly $1,500,000 which Mr. McKenzie characterized as discrimination against other districts and the public. BUSINESS ! HEAVIER Halibut Landings Hare Show tn crease of Million and Half Pounds Over 1933 According to figures, com piled-b. fish handling houses on the' Prtmf Rupert waterfront on the last day of May, halibut landings at the port for the 1933 season up to that date had totalled 6.318.500 pounds as compared with 4,632,500 pounds at a similar date last year. Landings for the month of May were placed at 1.718,000 pounds this year as against 1,678.000 pounds In the same month last year. Canadian landings for the present season up to the end of May were placed at a total of 3,258,700 pounds as against 1.821,000 pounds for the corresponding period last year. Canadian May landings foi this year were put at 809.000 pound as against 498.000 pounds in the same month last year. American landings up to May 3) this year have been placed at 3,062,-000 pounds as compared with 2,811,-500 pounds In the same month last year. American landings tor May this year were nut at 909.000 pounds as against :,180.000 pounds in May last year. These figures take into account all fares that were offered for sale at the port Including catches that may have actually delivered at other ports after being so ottered locally. EmilWikstrom Is Laid at Rest Funeral of Well Known Pioneer Fbhrrman of Skrena Itlver Held This Afternoon The funeral of the ln ntU Wlk-atrom. ploneerSkeena .'.er salmon fisherman, whose death took place recently at Port Briward. was held this afternoon from the chapel of the B. C. Undertakers to Falrvlew Cemetery with a number of friends in attendance to pay their last re- rpects. Rev. P. M. Fosse, pastor ot St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiated and Peter Lien presided at the organ to accompany the hymns. Mrs. John Murvold sang a vocal solo. Pallbearers were A. Martinson, G. Skosj. 6. Skog. H. Johansen, John Murvold and T. Murvold. Among those sending flowers were Simon Carlson and Selvlg'a Market PREMIER PARTY FOR GRADUATES lnnual High School Dinner Dance Held in Commodore Cafe .The annual dlnnerdacecjor the High School graduating" classes was held last night In the Commodore Cafe. About forty persons were present Including guests. After the toast to the King, the principal. Dr. E. Lucas, addressed the students. W. J. Alder, city commissioner. then gave a short address In which he wished the stud en U every suc cess and gave them some kindly ad vice. Olof Hanson, president ot the Students' Council, outlined the-school activities tor the year. Miss Jean Ritchie, president ot the Oirls Club, reported on the .ipecial activities of the girls. T. W. HalL inspector of schools, gave the concluding speech. After dinner, the students danced to music by Balagno's orchestra. The dance program was arranged by Oscar Fulton who was the master of ceremonies for the evening. , ' United Church Missionary Tea Is Successful The United Church missionary teg held yesterday afternoon at the home ot Mrs. Helen Maefle was a very pleasant and successful affair In spite of the stormy weather. The hostess was assisted In receiving the guests by Mrs. W. T. Kergin. president of the Women's Missionary Society, while Mrs. O. A. Kdgcumbe and Mrs. Frank Derry presided at the tea table. Mrs., James Krikevsky. Mrs. J. J. Payne-ind Miss Mary Mactle were in. charge of the afternoon tea and servtteurs were' Mrs. W. B. Oornlsh and Mrs. George Clecone. Home cooking was tn charge of Mrs. Hugh Klllln and Mrs. D. Santerbane and Uie cashier was Mrs. O. F. Davey. A splendid musical program was enjoyed. The Items Included piano and violin selections by Misses C. Watson. Johnstone and Franks, piano solos by Miss Olofson, Edith Wilkinson and Mrs. S. A. KtUbaek and vocal solos by Mrs. E. Anderson accompanied by Mrs. C. B. Cullln and Miss Lots Judge accompanied by Miss M. A, Way.