1 Prinrc Rupert Daty Thursday, November 8. Published every afternoon except Sun-?fr..b! if' Rupert Dally Newi Limited. Third Avenue. Prince Rupert. British Columbia. O. A. HUNTER. Managing Editor. . 3 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: - 3f City. Carrier, per week is Per Month Per ar , 17 00 " By .ilalll per . month to -rPer Tear I4.oo What Is the Reason? Xstta The Prince Runert Council's suDervised nhvsipal train ing tjndjWreational activities, upon which niucn time anu enort nave been expended with gratifying re-suits indeed in the healthy interest that has been aroused and the active ' 'participation of the young people and some who are not so young, have been put in the position of having nowhere to go through action of the ;!Jiihry. authorities in banning the Y.M.C.A. War Services premises to civilian use. C,' What not only the people who "have bden deprived of a venue for their activities but the public gen-..rally will be interested to know is " 'V'hy this action should have been "taken when it is very well known that the Y.M.C.A. premises are being given, a minimum of use now owing 4o the clearing out of the military f t forces and can be very well shared with the public. If the building were . .In full use by the armed forces as it once was there could be no exception r. to banning the civilian population but such is far from being the case now. The Prince Rupert Recreation ( Council is carrying on a most important public morale activity, particularly as far as the young people 'are concerned, and it is not satisfac-?w. tory that the work should be inter- . .pfered with for no apparent good reason hy a whim of the military auth- orities which appears to have no explainable justification. However, there is also other ac .CHARLIE CARNEY TOURS "UGANDA" By CHARLKS CARNEY "-Tourini tfte Canadian cruiser JJganda recently while it was tied up in Esqulmalt harbor I couldn't Help but think how well the crew would do-in an obstacle race for a person must scramble over a jBe Comfortable. . . Full Weight Melton Shades Navy and Dark Brown. Sizes 36 to 44 Mackinaw Cloth In Grey, Green and Red Checks. Sizes 36 to 44 .. "THE MEN'S STORE" II T I H 532 THIRD AVENUE 2rtos 1945 MZMBES A-BC. Wm. H. FRANCKS Optometrist OF VANCOUVER To Visit Prince Rupert Mr. Francks, who is Ptesident of the Columbia Optical Co., 605 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver will revisit Prince Rupert and will be at the Prince Rupert Hotel from NOVEMBER 7 to NOVEMBER 23. He will bring with him a complete Ophthalmic Diagnostic Unit and uiU examine eyes and prescribe lenses If they are required. Mr. Francks will continue to give the service and advice which established so much confidence in him among Prince Rupert people during his visit last April. , ' APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE AT THE HOTEL. commodation that mav be available in the meantime pending a clearing up of the Y.M.C.A. building situation. The main thing is that the good work now started should not be interfered with through lack of a meet ing place are apparent. Radio The . . . Commerce Recreational from the local danger of unknown with all the which move which out to sion into a the Prince the Canadian to transmission city and meet with listening province. Fortunately of the Commerce to the Canadian to permit out of its make which were taken over ago has minister of at Ottawa member Radio is services that interest control, as Prince three-foot partition before he can walk from one compartment to another. When I remarked on the partitions, Petty Officer W. R. Jeffrey, bandmaster on the Uganda,-shrugged them off with a "You get used to them." Of course P.O. Jeffrey didn't mind the obstacles for he had been on the ship since she was commissioned. Furthermore, had she been tor- these chilly fall days IN ONE OF THESE ALL-WOOL ZIPPER JACKETS Cloth $8.25 $8.25 ' IIITII' I'll 1 PHONE 345 when so many possibilities Here Menaced ... Prince Rupert Chamber of has been advised in a report its radio committee that radio station is in imminent of falling into the hands commercial interests disadvantages and nuisances that would imply. Any might to be made to sell private interests for conver raucous advertising medium station which the people of Rupert had been expecting Broadcasting Corporation develop into a vital centre of of fine programs for district would certainly strenuous objection of the public in this part of the the radio committee Prince Rupert Chamber of has been on the job. Objection any move on the part of Broadcasting.Corpora-tion the local station to get control through failure to improvements to the station pledged when it was by lease about three years already been voiced to the the department in charge and to the British Columbia of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation board of governors. undoubtedly one of those it is essential in the public to retain in the public particularly at such a strategically situated point of emmission Rupert. pedoed these waterproof compartments would have kept her afloat a little longer. The Uganda bandmaster has twe brothers, Herb and Bill, who were in the ;H.M.CS. Chatham band at Prince Rupert, incidentally. Originally the Uganda accommodated two aircraft which were catapulted into the air but the hangar space was converted into a motion picture theatre. Defence Minister Abbott has announced that Canada's first cruiser will leave the West Coast on a voyage to Uganda, the African colony the ship was named for, early in the new year with a crew of R.C.N. or two-year volunteers. Practically all the Uganda officers now are R.C.N, but R.C.N. ratings are still scarce. Buy War Savings Stamps c 1 1 GEORGE DAWES AUCTIONEEER and VALUATOR SALES CONDUCTED TO BUTT YuUR CONVENIENCE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS PACKED AND SHIPPED Estimates Phone for Krpe Appointment Phone Red 127 LETTERBOX BECOMING CHATTELS Editor, Dally News: In my effort In the by-election last July to obtain a seat on the city council I stressed the point and Its effect on civic affairs of citizens who were willing to serve In the capacity of civic administrators either on school board or council being obliged to submit themselves to a group more or less self-appointed for endorsation, thus becoming chattels of and the property of groups giving them endorsation. In my opinion such procedure stifles the selection of best material before election and further stifles activity after election. Therefore, I heartily endorse and commend the attitude of Messrs. Ham and Younzs In declaring their independence and present-. Classified Advertising - - - - TERMS CASH Classified Advertising is payable to the office at time of submitting copy for insertion. Please do not ask for credit. IN MEMORIAM FINLEY In loving memory of Flight-Sergeant Clarence Bruce Finley, R.C.A.F., killed on active service, Nov. 8, 1942. Sleep on, dear son, in a hero's grave, Your life to your country you nobly gave. No loved one stood near to say goodbye, Safe in God's keeping now you lie. Lovingly remembered by his mother, sisters and brothers. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Competent stenograpner and general office, assistant for coal and lumber office. Apply Philpott Evitt & Co. Ltd., C.N.R. Dock. (260) WANTEU YOUNG OUT-of-TOWN COUPLE with money to Invest are looking for suitable business in good location, auto camp, garage, cafe, small hotel, rooming house, or what have you? Reply Box 45 Dally News (262) WANTED Furnished suite or housekeeping room, close in, by quiet couple. Blue 278. (261) WANTED Baby buggy in good condition. Phone Black 465. (tf) WANTED Local serviceman requires, washing machine. Phone Black 822. (241) FOR RENT FOR RENT Sleeping rooms and boarding rooms. 1021 2nd Ave. West. Phone Blue 874. (263) FOR RENT Small furnished suite. Apply 1228 Park Ave. (2C0) FOR RENT Office space in Stone Block. Enquire W. F. Stone. 26i) FOR RENT Large comfortable room for gentleman; close In. I Apply Bpx 33 Dally News, (tf J FOR RENT 'Furnished light housekeeping room. 1264 Beach Place. Phone Black 618. (2601 SWAP SWAP Oil burner range for I wooa-coai burner. Suit 9 Exchange I Block. (260) ! MACHINERY TO SAW better lumber more economically, use th mnAm and up-to-date type National tured by National Machinery! Company Limited. Vancouver, B.U. (tf) PERSONAL BANISH GREY HAIR Look years younger use effective Angelique Grey Hair Restorer. $1 at Ormes Ltd. (261) LOST AND FOUND FOUND Mormon textbook, belonging to person from Portland, Oregon. Owner may have same by calling at the Daily News and paying for this ad. "BUILD B.C. PAYROLLS" They're All Superior Is One enthusiastic user of Pacific Milk says she began using it because it Is a British Column bia Product andshe believes it a duty for folks to use local products. She says she has used all other Associated Dairy Products, too, for many years . . . "They are all superior," she writes. PACIFIC MILK Irradiated And Vacuum Packed ing the if nanw b?fore the One Big Union the citizens as a whole for endorsation. In the words of Lincoln, you can trust some of the people some of the time but the safest course is to place your trust in all ol the people all of the time. Further a class war Is a good thing to avoid In municipal affairs. GEORGE B. CASEY. URANIUMS PROPORTION Estimates indicate uranium is present throughout the earth's crust in the ration of one part to 250,000. C. R. Watson, War Assets Corporation accounting official from Montreal, who has been here for the past couple of weeks In connection with the setting up of the corporation locally, sailed Tuesday afternoon by the Catala on his return east via Vancou ver. FOR SALE FOR SALE Wine colored bed chesterfield in good condition. Phone Black 322 after 6 p.m. (260) FOR SALE Cary safe, 21 x 31 Inches; Neostyle duplicating machine; solid q.c. oak counter and cabinet. M. M. Stephens, 23 Court House. (263) FOR SALE OR RENT 4 room modern house. Apply 220 7th Ave. East. (260) FOR SALE English pram and partially lined wood heater. Phone Red 562. (259) FOR SALE Electric cake mixer, Juice extractor, meat grinder, etc., as new. Phone 98. FOR SALE Modern completely furnished four - room house, excellent condition, immediate occupancy; oil furnace and oil range. Make orfer for quiek turnover to enable American family to return to U.S. 941 Second Ave. West. For inspection daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.. phone American Sig nals 413. (261) ! FOR SALE New and used furniture bought from United States Army Club at Port Edward selling at lowest prices. Used beds and springs, $4; used tables, $3.75; electric table lamps; trllites; bookcases, high grade office, chairs; pool table like new; new mirrors at $2.50; smoking stands; coffee tables; cash register like new; electric fixtures; drapes at $250 pair; card tables, $2.25; new pillows, 75c; 3-plece new chesterfield, all-spring built; electric victrola in good shape. 3-plece all-leather chesterfield; used enamel ware, plates, etc., 5c each; new drinking glasses, 10c new rugs, hand-made, from $2; carpets, 12x12, in best snape; nigh grade piano: bar ber chair in fair shape; other good and useful articles. B.C. Furniture Co. Black 324'. (tf) FOR SALE b-room furnished house. 742 7th Ave. West. (263) FAIR WAY FOOD MARKET carries a complete line of Quality Groceries, Fresher Fruits and Vegetables at all times, we deliver. Phone 434. (278) FOR SALE Gil burner range, kitchen table, 3 chairs, davenport, 2 pre-war upholstered chairs, 2 occasional chairs, desk, sectional bookcase, drop-leaf table, buffet, linoleum, dresser. Phone Green 257 or 1C02 6th Ave. East. (259) FOR SALE Four-room modern house on two lots, all cleared; immediate occupancy. Apply 1040 10th Ave. East. Phone Blue 346. (259) FOR SALE A mass of music ranging from concert pieces to marches to a full up to date dance band library in addition to numerous musical accessories such as mutes, stands, drum stands and sticks, dance band lights etc. If Interested call American Signals 334. (263) FOR QUICK SALE One six-tube Oeneral Electric radio; one other five-tube radio; one chest of drawers. Apply Dorothy, Room 104, Last Resort. (261) FOR SALE Heintzman piano with bench; Canada's finest piano, the latest model. Walk-erfc, 212 Fourth street. 2o4) FOR SALE Bedroom suite, kitchen dinette and six chairs, 9x10 rug; bed, chest of drawers. 513 Herman Street, between 3 and 8 p.m. (260 FOR SALE One 32-volt light plant. Al shape. Apply standard Machine Shop. (26') FOR SALE Hot Point electric range, excellent condition. Apply No. 16 Federal Block, or phone Blue 863 after 6 o'clock. (260) TATSFTELD, Surrey, Eng., 0) William Southgate, who died here at the age of 102, served as a boy on Nelson's flagship, H.M. S. Victory. BLUE SEA CADETS COMPLIMENTED ON SMARTNESS Boys of the Prince Rupert Corps of Sea Cadets had an opportunity last night to criticize their summer camp at Whyte-cllff during an informal discussion with their inspecting officer following a parade and march past which they carried off with impressive smartness. Inspecting the Corps in the Navy Drill Hall was Lieut.-Com-mander K. C. McRae, R.C.N.V.R., officer commanding H. M. C. S. Discovery at Vancouver, accompanied by Lieut. G. L. Hooper, R.C.N.V.R., Sea Cadet liaison officer. Following the inspection Lieut. Commander McRae Invited the boys to criticize last year's Sea Cadet camp at Whytecliff with the idea of bringing forth suggestions which would improve it for the coming summer camp. On the reviewing stand with Lleut.-Commander McRae during the march past were Lleut.-Commander Eddy, R.C.N.R., officer commanding the Prince Rupert naval base, Lieut. Bell, executive officer, and Lieut-Commander Alex Mitchell, officer commanding the Prince Rupert Corps of Sea Cadets, .H.M. CS. Captain Cook. Led by the corps bugle band, headed by Bandmaster Midshipman Mel Thompson, the parade was directed by Lieut. E. John Wilson. Lieut-Commander McRae said that he was "tremendously impressed" with the smartness of the corps. Following the inspection a meeting of the Navy League was held to. lay plans for expansion of the corps. It was attended by the inspecting officers, as well as Lieut. E. John Wilson and Lieut. E. Tobey and the following members: President S. P. Woodslde, R. M. Winslow, Douglas Wood, T. J. M. Fortune, J. S. Wilson, J. N. Forman fend E. T. Applewhalte. The meeting laid definite plan? for holding a weekly sports night in the drill hall in addition to the regular weekly parade night TO RETIRE ON ISLAND Mr. and .Mrs. I). C. McKae Leaving Prince Kupert Soon For Duncan After upwards of 35 years of residence in Prince Rupert. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. McRae are about to leave for Duncan, Vancouver Island, where they will make their future residence. Mr. McRae is relinquishing the active management of the pioneer business firm of McRae Bros. Ltd. to his sons, Jack and Duncan. Mr. McRae first arrived in Prince Rupert in Jun 1909 and immediately established business In the stationery line In association with his brother, the late James C. McRae. Later other brothers, the late John McRae and Alex McRae. arrived. D. c. McRae came here from Greenwood in the Boundary country where he had been in business for himself after having had his first experience in stationery as a clerk for a few months with the late H. S. Wallace, later of Prince Rupert, at Rcssland. Besides being a progressive business-man, Mr. McRae found time throueh the years here to take an active Dart in public affairs and served as alderman and nrefident of the board of directors of the Prince Rupert General Hospital. He has also been active in Board of Trade matters. Mr. and Mrs. McRae will be missed by many friends In Prince Rupert. Advertising in Canadian dally newspapers averages about 25 000.000 lines a month, of which about one-third promotes nationally known advertised RIBBON T Ml 'XI 1 Choose Christmas Cards you'll 6e proud to send . . . It'v easv if vou know where tn.look. 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