Is Soloist For Music Meeting The regular fortnightly meeting. of the Ladles' Music Club was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W T. Kergln. Fourth Avenue West, with the president, Mrs. Shelford Darton, In charge. Fifteen members were in attendance and the special feature of the program consisted of vocal solos by Miss Edna Wilkinson, accompanied by Miss Daniels. The program was as follows: Piano duet, "Torch Dance" Ed- Germain!, Mrs. J. C. Gtlkcr Iward and Mrs. II. O. Johnsen. Vocal solo. "Mv Love Comes on the Ski" (Cloueh-Lelehter). Mrs. R. G, Larce Piano solo, "To Spring" (Grieg), Mrs. E. J. Smith. Piano solo. "Overture to Lust- (Kcler-Bela), Mrs. T. A. Mc-Watters IP'el" and Mrs. W. L. Stamford. Today's Weather lOovrnniKMif Ti-lcifiuvliMi Triple Island Good visibility: clear, northerly wind, 24 miles per inour, sea rouah. Langara Island Clear: baro- imeier, 30.08; northeast wind, 25 Ithe imues per hour. Dead Tree Point Clear, "norther- I'y wind; barometer, 30.00; temperature, 19: heavv chon. Estevan Clear, calm: barometer. 29.78. Prince' Georire Clenr. rnlm: barometer 30.40. Terrace Clear, northeast wind. temperature, 4 above. Aiyansh-cicar, calm, zero, Anyox Clear, north whirl. 11 above. btewart Clear nnrf.h urlnrl 14 above. Hazelton-Clear, calm. 2G below. omiuicrs-ciear, calm, very cold. Burns Lnkf rionr ,.i.v. i low, COMMUNITY ORGANIZED! Strong Club Formed at Massett With Dr. Dunn as President MASSETT, Jan. 28: In response to a request from the youth of the district a mass meeting of the residents of New Massett was held on November 16 to discuss the formation of a Community Cluo for the district. As a result the New Massett Community Club was organized on a strictly non-pollti- cal and non -sectarian basis. The alms and objects of the club are to benefit the mental an: physical welfare of the Now Massett people; to promote the unit of the New Massett people; tc further among itihem the spirit, ol comradeship and mutual help; tc provide sport and entertainment for their amusement and education; to assist any other organlza- tlon wdhich has similar alms an? objects and to eventually acquis property and' building to be use? for the benefit of the community A strong executive was electee' is follows: President, Dr. J. C. Dunn. Vice-President, James Martin. Secretary, II. R. Frost. Treasurer, Thomas Neyln. Al:o ithe president of each of the various divisions: Debate and community singing Rev. A. Abraham. Dramatics, Miss Joyce Cropper. Refreshments, Mrs. A. T. Holland. General Welfare, J, Bridden. The executive meets as often a? required, at least once a month to arrange the program for th: following month. So far the arrangements have been to have a social entertainment or dance every alternate Friday with the '.intervening Friday devoted tc badminton and gymnasium. If thr number present at each functlo" may be taken as any criterion the arrangement Is perfectly satlv factory. Instead of the stereotyped "whte' drive and dance," many nove forms of entertainment have beer Miss Wilkinson's numbers werelntroduced and much unsuspected "Caro, Mio Ben" (Glordanl) and "I Attempt" from "Love's Sickness" Purcell). Delicious refreshments were wrved by the hostess. talent has been discovered. The club now has a member-slilD of about one hundred am' eventually expects to Include ai: the residents over eighteen year of aire who can be Induced to for sake their radios for one evening' to, mix with tholr fellow citizens and promote good feeling and unity hi the district. The General Welfare branch Is pledged to stand solidly behind any movement for Kood of the dlstrlot, rcgara- less of party or creed, and will co operate In every way wim political associations, tne iisner-menV unions and the Farmers' Institute, hi their endeavor to improve conditions In Massett and the Island generally. The general opinion of the district Is that the New Massett Community Club Is In line for many years of useful activity and service to Its members and the ESSINGTON TEAM HEUE a Pnrt. Ksslncton basketball team ' arrived In town this afternoon and will play the Scythians on w ' night's regular hoop card. Todays Weather Tomorrow's Tides (8 A.M.) She High 3:00 a.m. 21.4 ft. prince Rupert Clear; northwest 15:00 p.m. 21.0 ft. wind, 6 miles per hour; barometer, Low 9:10 a.m. 5.1 ft. 30.14; sea crtPPy- 21:25 p.m. 3.1 ft. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISn COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Vol. XXVI.. No. 23. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1937 rRICE: 9 CENTS Ohio and sissippi Flood Deai Toll Has Reached (Me to 300 More Than One Million Are Already Rendered Homeless . . 4UUIV .... n Tl ij r J? As Estimated uaraage rixceeucu wc-r rum Hundred Million Dollars CINCINNATI, Jan. 28: (CP) The flooded Ohio River mshed against weakening levees on its cresting descent i- a ATississinni todav and the list of known dead stood at 293 while the number of homeless has passed the mil-i.v., mnrk. An additional five hundred thousand are en- iiun inc.-. -- , , . ,. , , i.i e dancered and property loss is esumaieu ai inure uiau mm hundred million million dollars dollars along a? . thousand mile trail or aesoiauon. Slowly receding warcrs lappea Idly at empty houses m empty towns and fresh dangers cropped up by the dozens as the crest of the flood swung south at Paducah, Kentucky, the next crisis point. United States Army and Red cross officials hurried to evacuate thousands in advance of the flood peak. Plans were going aneaa to half a minion people out oi Imove the Mississippi Valley in an area one hundred miles wide and one thousand miles long. It would be the greatest exodus of its kind In history Cars and trains were being I mobilized to transport the re- fugees to higher ground. Only men remained In Cairo, to bolster the sixty-foot IUllnoLs. seawall against an expected four- Ifoot rise Hard-hit Louisville had its hopes Idashed again with more rain. The Itenslon eased as the river started to recede but the threat of disease lingered along the Ohio banks. , Miss Wilkinson GREEK WIT ANDHUM0R Discourse by Prof. Todd Proves Interesting; to Audience At Presbyterian Church The extremely cold weather possibly was a factor In diminishing the audience at First Presbyterian Church last night for the opening extension lecture of the season by members of the faculty of the University of British Columbia. However, those who were present last night to hear Professor Otis J. Todd of the Department of Clas sics at the University discourse on the subject of "Ancient Greek Wit and Humor" were very apprecla tlve. The lectures will continue to night and tomorrow evening on ancient Greek subjects. They art oelng sponsored here by the Junior Section of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce and the Prince Rupert Parent Teachers Association. Mrs. Alex Mackenzie, president of the Parent-Teachers Association, was In the chair last night. In opening, Prof. Todd stated that the present civilization anc culture had its roots In the eastern Mediterranean including Greece ancient Greeks were an lntenselj human people with a distinctively lighter side to their character. The height of their power and Intellec .ual and classical attainments had :ome around the Fifth Century when Athens was a city of 172,000 population. Prof. Todd then went 3n to discuss how wit and humor entered into the various phases of their life, particularly from the lit erary standpoint as well as In religious festivals, law courts, social intercourse and political and military activity. He detailed some I Island Logging I types of writings Including poetry. prose -and drama' Happiness", the reeks evidently believed, was one f the chief cn'ds of man. At the conclusion of the lecture, vote of thanks was tendered to :of. Todd on motion of Dr. Joseph . Mandy who spoke fittingly. Camps to Open I For Busy Year I After having been closed down since late tlast fall, log- glne camps on Moresby Island are about to be re-opened Jor what is expected will be one of the most active seasons in f timbering on theiQueen Char- lotte Islands. It Is In order to handle the movement of log- f gers who will be going to Jobs on the Islands that the Cana- dlan National 'Steamships are recommlssionlng the steamer Prince Charles this week-end from here on the run between Prince Rupert and Vancouver via the Queen Charlottes In place of the Prince John. ' 4 4 surrenders: to officer Ionorat Bernard, Young Jail Breaker, Give? Himself up Following Priest's Pica ST. AUGUSTINE. Que., Jan. 28: (CP) Frostbitten and his trlgge linger numbed by sub-zero wea ker, Honorat Bernard, 28-year ole ;all breaker, was captured yester day In an Isolated farmhouse neai Neauville. Bernard refused to yield himself up to fifty police officer who surrounded the house In which he was trapped but, finally, he surrendered after being pleaded with by a priest. However, there was a short scufflejbefore he finally 'gaveTifinself ' up to a detective who entered the house with tht priest. Bernard was out of ammu nition. He had been Involved in ar affray following the Jail break when his companion .prisoner anc a detective shot it out to the death Congregation of First United Church Goes on Record as In Favor of Community Church The report of the joint committee of the Presbyterian. Baptist and United Churcnes proposing a community church was presented by Dr. R. G. Large at the annua1 congregational meeting of First United Church last night md, after considerable discussion, it was unanimously decided that the report, which revealed considerable work, be received and that the , , principle of a community church i'or Prince Rupert be approved. The neeting evidenced a keen interest in the proposal and a willingness co co-operate whole-heartedly In a community church, feeling that such k church would more effectively serve the religious Interest and life of the city. The following departments, Sun-'day School, Trail Rangers, Explorers, Ladles' Aid, Women's Mission ary Society, session, board of stew ards and the choirs, all presented reports which showed real activity and progress in the year 1936. A letter was received from the Christian Youth Society express ing appreciation to the minister and congregation for the Interest taken In their society. Many kind words were .said and motions passed expressing appre ciation and thanks for the leader ship given by the minister and the leaders In the various departments. Miss Wllma Wilson, J, H. and Dr. W.-A. Rlddell were ap- WEDDED LAST NIGHT The marriage of Miss Olga Hansen and Armand Lund took placr last night in First United Church with Rev. C. D. Clarke officiating A reception at the home of J. Peterson, Hays Cove Avenue, followed. The couple will sail tonight foi a honeymoon trip to. Honolulu and around the world. LOCAL LADY REACHES NINETIETH BIRTHDAY pointed to the board of stewards many more anniversaries. De- Unemployment Insurance, Hours 4 4 Mrs. Annie McKay Stephens, mother of Ex-Mayor M. M. Stephens, reached the estate of a nonegenarlan yesterday when she celebrated her nine- tleth birthday. Many of her friends called to offer their congratulations and extend their hearty best wishes for for a three-year term and Dr, R. G.' spite the fullness of her years, ! Large was re-elected to (he session for a term of five years. The attendance of members was the largest In years. John May,- who has bee'n on a vacation trip to Vancouver returned to the city, from the south on the Prince Rupert' yesterday. ' very able in all ways. She moves about freely, Is fully i possessed of all her faculties 1 Of Labor, Minimum Wage as Well As Marketing Act Ruled Invalid TODAY'S STOCKS Courtesy 3 D. John ton Co.t Vancouver B. C. Nickel. .27. Big Missouri, .62. Bralorne. . 8.75. B. R. Cons., .05. B. R. X.. .0912. ' Cariboo Quartz, 1.66. Dentonla, .17. Dunwell, .05. Golconda, .11. Mirrto. .25. Meridian, ;044. Noble Five, .102. Pend Oreille, 3.15. -Pioneer, 6.40. Porter Idaho, .10!. Premier, 4.00. Reeves McDonald, .86. Reno. 1.26. Reward, .10. Salmon Geld, .10. Taylor Bridge, .03. United Empire, .02. Wayside, .06. Hed'ey Amalgamated. .50 V2. Prem'er Bovder, .03 V. RMak-Premler, 3.50. ' f"on?ress, .HVi. Oils, A. P. Cons.. .65. -.90. -C. "almont, & E 3.45. "-eehcld. .22V'2. Hargal, .25. M-Dousal Segur Ex., .34. Mercury, .33. Merland, .20. , ' "OkaltaT X45? -"' ' " Pacalta, .25. "iivhmsns, .95. United, .32. Weymarn, .19. Toronto Beattie, 1.47. Central Patricia. 4.35. Gods Lake, .95. Int. Nickel, 63.00. Lee Gold, .06. Little Long Lac, 8.15. McKenzie Red Lake, 1.86. Pickle Crow, 8&Q. Red Lake Gold Shore, 1.24. San Antonio, 2.35. Sherritt Gordon, 2.97. Siscoe, 6.25. Smelters Gold, .11. Ventures, 2.95. McLeod Cockshutt, 3.90. Oklend, .68. Mosher, .46. Gllbec, .06. Madsen Red Lake, 1.48. May Spiers, .26. Sullivan, 2.08. Stadacona, 1.45. Frontier Red Lake, .18. Francoeur, 1.27. Manitoba & Eastern, .11. Perron. 2.40. New Augurlta, .42. Moneta Porcupine, 1.60. Sladen Malartic, 2.45. Bouscadlllac, .54. Morris Klrkland, .68. Rubec, .08. Thompson Cadillac, 1.65. Bailor, .09 V2. Algold. .58. Weather Forecast (Furnished throuili the court cut e Dominion Meteorological Bureau l irtorla and Prince Rupert This (ore t Is rrmDIled from oh-rviitlOn U- ti n.t S n.m. todAV inH envent th 3Al Legislation on Trade Practices as Well as Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Measure Upheld by Privy Council at London LONDON, Jan. 28: (CP) Measures passed by the Canadian Parliament during the regime of Prime Minister R. 13. Bennett dealing with unemployment insurance, hours of labor, minimum wages and marketing were declared unconstitutional by the judicial committee of the Privy Council today. Legislation on trade practices aris- UNIVERSITY 3EING FELT Influence Being: More and More Felt .Outside of Its Walls, Professor Tells Gyros 1. Apart from the straight pedago- ; gle function of teaching students at the seat of learning In Vancou-j yer. the University of British j iumbla Is carrying on a diversified list of extramural activities is a result of. which Its effect and In i fluence are being more and more ' felt in all parts of the province, It 1 was disclosed yesterday by Prof. 1 Otis J. Todd of the classics depart merit of the University who Is here I to give' a series of extension lec I tures and who was the speaker at -i ilbeiweekly; luncheon.of the Princf Rupert Gyro Club, his subject being "The University and the Province." In addition to the normal sending out of students after graduation, members of the university . staff were used in various ways ex ternally as experts and consultants In numerous fields. Then there was the extension lecture activity. This winter there were 573 such lectures listed, the Idea being to form study groups. Research work was another growing function of the university. In opening his address, Prof. Todd explained how the University of British Columbia was now Just twenty-one years old. It had been well organized at the start both as regards faculty and student body and had gone steadily ahead. The speaker paid personal tribute to' the- first president, the late Dr. Wesbrook, and the present head of the University, Dr. Kllnck. The faculty was a very representative one. Withal, it was remarkable the standard the University was able to maintain with Its annual Income of but $300,000. Some details of or ganization were given Todd. " neriod erxltng 5 p.m. tomorrow, jstrated. Synopsis The barometer is rls- The thanks of the club for his lng over the province with colder' address were tendered to Prof. weather from Vancouver Island to i Todd by the president, Dr. H. N. the Rockies. Brocklesby. prince Kuperi aisirici moacraie Dr. R. O. Large made an an- to fresh northwest wind, cloudy and cold. Onppn Chnrlnttp Txl.mrts trnno- ni mne .VilVi utoi VxtlnV 1 r'kni5 JnnVhLth 7nH ; 1 north w'nds or cloudy ,' opened at the local physical edu- markab y good health and is , . ,and cold recreational centre. BAK SILVER Quests at the luncheon were G. P. Lyons and A. Skinner. and takes a keen interest In a NEW YORK, iCP( Bar Mlver' wide variety of subjects. ' was unchanged at 44?4c per ounce Mrs. D. Sutherland Is sailing to- , . !on the New York metal market night on the Prince Rupert for a L r today. : Erlp to yaricuver' Mng from recommendations or the Royal Commission on price spreads and mass buying were upheld. Their Lordships of the Privy Coun cil handed down Judgment on six appeals from the Supreme Court of Canada. The decisions were of outstanding importance in that they defined respective Jurisdic tions of the Dominion and pro vinces in respect to legislation as defined by the British North Am- ;rlca Act. The following measures were de clared ultra vires of Federal Par liament: 1. The Employment and Social Insurance Act of 1935 which provided for the creation of a con tributory system of employment Insurance and the setting up of tmplpyment agencies. 2. The Weekly Day of Rest In Industrial Undertakings Act. the Minimum Wage Act and the Limitation of Hours of Work Act of 1935. - Thesewere three separate acts based on conventions agreed to by the International. Labor .Office and ratified by Dominion Parliament. 3. The Natural Products Market- lng Act of 1934 and the amending act of the following year. These measures provided for the setting up of marketing boards for various classes of products with wide powers for control by a majority of producers. Declared Valid The following measures were declared valid: 1. The Dominion Trade arid Industry Act of 1935 which authorized the establishment of a federal commission with powers to regulate business provlncially, lnter-provlnclally and in relation to the Dominion as a whole. 2. Section 498A of the Criminal Code of Canada providing for penalties for violation of regulations set up by the Dominion Trade and Industry Commission. 3. The Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act of 1934 and amending act of the following year which by Prof. : provided means by which farmers 1 and creditors mlghtvbe brought to- With some seventy faculty mem- gether for a settlement of debts bers, students in attendance at the : aiong bankruptcy lines but wlth-Unlverslty totalled about 1800 or! out recourse to the bankruptcy 1900 with some 350 graduates an-jcourt. nually. The province absorbed i some ninety percent of these gra-if re duates. UiiicersUi Academic freedom was one of j the features of the University of British Columbia. There had neve"! been any attempt made to Interfere with the search for truth. That there was no political Inter ference had been amply demon- Massett Native Brotherhood MASSETT. Jan. 28: The following officers were elected at the annual election of the Old Massett Branch of the Native Brotherhood of British Columbia: President, William Matthews. Vice-President, Elijah Jones. part'nouncement inviting members of' Corresponding Secretary, God the club to participate in the busi-' frey Kelly. Recording Secretary, Oliver Ad ams. Treasurer, tavld Jones. Fee Collector, John Williams. Delegates Arthur Brown and Moses Parnell. Tonight's train, due from IM east at 10:20, was. reported this morning to" be fifty minutes late.