PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN Thursday, Septombe SYNOPSIS OF LANDACT AMENDMENTS Minimum prto* of flmt-obuw ian« riduoni to S5 an acr«; ¦«oond-elaa« *• $2.68 «n acr«. Pra-emptlon now oonfln«« to «ur-veyed land* only. , R«conU will b« «rnrU»l'S necessary improvements on rwp«cuv« claims. , , ,¦ Pre-emptora must occupy claims ror five years and make lmprovementa to value of $10 per aore. Including clear-Ing and cultlvatlen of at leaat 6 sre». before receiving Crown Orant Where pre-«mptor In occupation no*. less than I years, and baa made pro portlnnato Improvements, h« may. b«-cause of lil-bealth. or other cause, be jjrnntcd Intermediate certificate of lm pmveinent and transfer his claim. Records without permanent resi-donce may be l»»sued, provided applicant makes Improvements to extent of $360 per annum and records minio each year. Failure to make Improvements nr record same will operate as forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained In less thRn 6 years, and Improvement* of 110.00 per acre, Including i acre* cleared and cultivated, and residence of at least 2 ytR.ru are required. Pre-emptor holding Crown Orant may record another pre-emption. If h« i.-qulrns land In conjunction with Ills f:irm, without a<:tunl occupation, - provided statutory Improvement!! mad* »nd r^Milrnce maintained on Crown (rantpri land. Unsurveyed area*, not exceeding 20 arreo, may be leased as homealtea; title to be obtntnpd after fulnlling residential and Iniprovement conditions. For gracing and Indostrial purpooeo firms exceeding 640 acres may bo Include all person* Joining and uerv-Ing with His Majesty's Forces. The time wlthlii w !-.:.-h the heirs or dcvlscea of a deceased pre-emptor may apply 'or title under the Aot Is extended from for one year from the death ot such person, aa formerly, until one yrur after th« conclusion of the gT«*,t ttmt. This privilege Ih albo made r«-trocatlre. No fees relating to pre-emptions ar» rtue cr payable by soldiers on preemptions recorded after .Tune 28, 1911. Tar™ are remitted for fire years. Provlwlon for return of moneys accrued, due and been paid slnoe Auaust «, 1914, on account of payments, fees (•r taa*3 on BOlrti<-»n' i>rn-emptlons. Interest on agreeni^nt* to purchase town or olty lots held by members of Allied Foruep, oV d^iienilet-tn. acquired direct or Indirect, remitted from enlistment to March 31. 1920. Fair Finances Not as Good as Thought at First Association Will Make Formal Appty cation for Fair Grounds South of the City Stability Would bo Givon to Exhibi lion ami Management Could then Branch Oat The meeting of the Prince George Agricultural and Industrial Association, which was held in the office of the president, W. P. Ogilvie, on Saturday afternoon, disclosed the fact that the fair did not do as well financially as was at first thought. When the fair closed the officers were of the opinion the show had not only met expenses but had also taken care of the overdraft with which they commenced. In this they find they have been mistaken, in that the show appears to have gone behind about $360, which, added to the deficit of last year, makes a total of $660 which the association will have to finance in some manner. It was decided to appoint a special committee to interview the business men of the city and solicit subscriptions, and if this means fails, it is likely a dance will be put on at an early date. The committee is composed of Mayor Johnson, R. J. Blackburn, W. P. Ogilvie, T. Waldof and F. D. Taylor. Pending the report of the special committee, the officers of the asco-ciation decided to proceed with the distribution of the prize money to the Indians and the school children, so that in the event of it being found necessary to cut thS prize money neither of these classes of exhibitors will suffer. Several members of the association expressed their appreciation of the Indian exhibits in connection with the fair. The matter had been so hurriedly prepared that very few of the Indians were in attendance, their exhibits being collected and sent in. , They were all well pleased, however, ' with the fair experience, not only with the prize money, but with the sales which they found for their exhibits later, and there was every reason to believe they will put in oven more extensive exhibits next year, and will make It a point to attend in numbers. In the opinion of President Ogilvie there was sufficient material available in the way of Indian exhibits to make a fair in itself, and it was very important to the local fair management to make the most of the present opportunity in inducing the Indians to make the Prince George fair their chief point for exhibitions. In a business way. President Ogilvie a.'iid, the Indians should be cultivated, as they were good spenders and could be counted upon leaving more money in the city than they would take away with them. It waB decided to make a formal application to the provincial government for a free, or partially free, grant of 100 acres of land to the south of the city for fair purposes. The lands desired have been inspected by Government Agent G. Milburn, at the instance of the government, and are conceded to be of no agricultural value. There was some cord-wood standing on the land but this has been removed and, with it any chance for further government revenue. If the lands can be secured as a free grant, or at a nominal price, the association will undertake the expense of putting them In shape for exhibition purposes, and once a start in made the position of the exhibition SCALED TENDERS will be received j association will become stronger each by the Minister of Lands, at Vic- j year, aa it will make it possible to torla. not later than noon on the j enlarge the fair and make it more 5th day of October, 1923, for the | attractive to people on the outside. purchase of Licence X5280, to cut One consideration which is actuating BUB-PUBCHA3ER8 OP CROWN • LANDS ProTlalon made for lasuanoe ef Crown grants to sub-purchaser* at Crown Landn, acquiring- rights from purchasers who failed to complete parchiiee, In-rolving forfeiture, on fulfillment of coxialuons of purchase. Interest and taxes. Where aub-puraha*-ers do not claim whule of original par-cel, purchane price due a.id taxes may be distributed proportionately over whole area. Applications tuunt be mad* by May 1. 1120. QRAZINO Orairng Act. 1»19, for systeiuatlo development of livestock Industry provide* for grastng dlstriots and range administration under Commissioner. AiinuHJ grating- permits Uaued based on numbers ranged; priority for established owners. Stock-owners may form Aseoolatlons for rang* mansvs/e-ment. Free, or partially free, pertfets for settlers, oampen or travellers, up u> tea hea4. 4 t TIMBER SALE X528O 6,776,00.0 feet of Spruce and Balsam, on an area adjoining Timber Licences 8777p, 8776p, 8775p and 8774p, about 1 to 3 mileB East of Hutton Station, Cariboo Land District. Five (5) years will be allowed for removal of timber. Further particulars of the Chief Forester, Victoria, B.C., or District ForeBter, Prince George, B.C. Aug.l6-8tc LAND ACT Fort Georgo Land District, District of Cariboo NOTICE that I, William McMillan, of Prince George, B. C, clerk, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. E. corner of. Lot 1764, Cariboo, thence east 20 chains, thence south 4 0 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 4 0 chains, thence east 60 chains to the point of commencement, containing 320 acres. wm. McMillan, Ag.9-9tc. Applicant. CARIBOO LODGE No. 65, I.O.O.F. VISITING BROTHERS WELCOME MeeU Every Tuesday in I. O. O. T Hall, Third Avenuo, Prince George, B.C. the society largely in the matter of acquiring the new grounds is the possibility which this holds for the securing of a race track. This, It la conceded, would be one of the greatest drawing cards which the fair management could add to the fair, and there was also the possibility that the track could be made to produce a small revenue at other seasons of the year if it were put in shape. There was a general discussion on the part of members of the society with respect to fair matters, and the opinion was expressed that features would require to be added to the Prince George fair to put it in a claag by itself, as compared with the other fairs along the line of railway. The attendance this year was better than that of the previous year, but the fair did not receive anything like the patronage which was accorded the Prince Rupert fair, even after due allowance had been made for the difference in the populations to be drawn upon. At Rupert, It was explained, the management made virtually a week of the fair, and there was something every evening to interest and draw the crowd, aside from the sport programme which wa3 provided during the afternoons. The absence of music of any kind at the local fair was commented upon and the suggestion was made that a slight change might be made in the dates for the holding of the local fair which would permit of the securing of the band from the Indian school at Fort Fraser. Some changes will probably be made in the privileges attaching to membership tickets. At present they serve as admission tickets for the ' holders, and In somo cases the one ticket is used to secure the admission of the entire family of the holder. This makes, quite a hole in the receipts of the association under the head of admissions, and changes may be expected before next year's fair is under way. NIOHOL. DISTRICT NEWS Frank DeLong, of Quesnel, arrived at his camp here to commence operations for tie-cutting. lh brought In a huge iond of supplies and additional equipment. Thomas Mathern of Bednesti, who has been in town on a business visit, was taken ill after bin arrival at Nichol and failed to gvt to Ms ranch on the lake until next day. Four new settlers 'or Isle Pierre, consisting of two married couples, makes a valuable addition to th« settlement across the river. Carl Miller and family will take possession of the Edwards property, recently purchased by him, on Sunday. He has a family of four children. Both he and his wife are experienced farmers, but Mr. Miller has been employed on the B. & B. In Vancouver for the past year. After four years' residence in Nichol, the Edwards family of nine are leaving. Mr. Edwards goes east to take up duties for the government in the immigration department and, during his absence overseas, Mrs. Edwards and . her daughter and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter McKim and Mrs. J. B. Edwards, will reside in Prince George. There was a great battle staged on the Edwards ranch here last Tuesday. A big fish had been stranded on the shore of the Ne-chako and a host of sea-gulls, spotting it on the passing flight, alighted for a free lunch. Everything went harmoniously as long as there was lots of fish to gobble, but the arrival of newcomers soon made the eats disappear. Then the fight began for the odd scraps and the fight grew into a battle in which blood and [eathers were prominent factors. Many casualties lay along the shore all day and only disappeared with daylight. Edward Martin was a business viator to South Fort George last week. There will be a meeting of the Nichol and Isle Pierre Farmers' Institute on the 29th at the Andersen store at Isle Pierre. It is very earnestly requested that members be in attendance as matters of importance are to be acted upon. "With some new blood on the directorate, this branch can become a mighty factor n the community, where great developments are fully anticipated in the very n-ear future. Write Prince George Tent & Awn-ng Factory for tents, tarpaulins, bed rolls, etc. Special sizes and designs quickly made up. Prices right. ROGERS IS MOVING FOB CALLING OF NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION MONTREAL, Sept. 20—The attempt of Hon. Robert Rogers, minister of public works in the Borden government, to bring about a national convention of the Conservative party, has created a great deal of comment in political centers in Ontario as well as in Montreal. The former minister is attacking the King government upon its financial administration which has laid a great burden of debt upon the people of Canada. In spite of increases in revenues of the country it is pointed out that the net debt of the dominion increased during the month of August by $4,866,362. The total debt of the country as at the end of August is given at $2,403,596,995 which makes a very good starting point for the advocate of retrenchment in the matter of administration costs. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO PURCHASE LAND JN FORT GEORGE Land District, District of Cariboo, and situate just west of the Townsite of Fort George, B.C. TAKE NOTICE that I. Ray JudBon Meston of South Fort George, B. C, Farmer, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: — Commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of D.L. 2162, thence 40 chains west; thence 4 0 chainB south; thence 40 chains east; thence 40 chainB north; and containing 160 acres, more or less. RAY JUDSON MESTON. Dated Aug. 30th, 1923. S27-4c THE PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL HOME RECENTLY OPBNED in Prince George, offers a home to girls who live in outlying districts and find It necessary to leave their homes to attend Public or High School. For further information apply to: THE MATRON. Presbyterian School Home, Prince George, B.C. T.WHERRY DERMISreTANNER 8end for prlco Hat ot w • r to—m inntlni heads, etc 629 Pandora Ave., Victoria, B. C. ,.' Last Preserving Fruit Arrives Monday George St. C. C. REID Phone 1 THIRD AVENUE BILLIARD HALL The Best Equipped Hall In the City. JOBBERS and Retailers TOBACCOS, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES Full Lino—Alwojro Fresh. T. A. GRIFFITH PROPRIETOR. PHONE 02. PHOXB 02. Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co. , TRAIN SCHEDULE For All Point* Between Squamish and Queanel, Effect Ire Mar 11, l »-2;s NORTHBOUND P. M. Tuesday and Friday Steamer loaves Union Dock, Vancouver ........................ 3:15 Leave squamiah Dock........ 7:30 A. M. Wednesday and Saturday Arrive Ullooot .................... 3:30 Leave Lillooet ........./.......... 3:60 Arrive Clinton .................... 7:50 Leave Clinton .................... 8:15 P. M. Wednesday and Saturday Arrive Williams Lake ........ 2:00 Leave Wllliami Lake ........ 3:00 Arrive Quesnel .................... 7:15 SOUTHBOUND A. M. Monday and Thursdflf Leave Quesnel .................. 7:30 Arrive Williams Lake ...... 1.1:30 P. M. Monday nnrt Thursday Leave Williams Lake .. .. 12:30 Arrive Clinton .................. 6:20 Leave Clinton .................. «:4S Arrive Lillooet .................. 1 u: 15 Leave Lillooet ___......... 10:30 A. M. Tuesday and Friday Steamer Leaves Squamlsh Dock.............................. 7:15 Arrive Union Dock Vancouver ...................... 10:45 Special Week-End Train For All Point* Between Hq«atuish and Mlkxxx NORTHBOUND A. M. Saturday Steamer leaves Union Dock, Vancouver....................... 9 P. M. Saturday Leave Squamisb Dock...... 1: 15 30 Arrive Lillooet .................. 11:00 SOUTHBOUND A. M. Monday Laavo Lillooet ................... 5:00 P. M. Monday Leave Squamiah Dock....... 2:30 Arrive Union Dock, Vancouver ...................... 630 SPECIAL WEEK-END TRAIN Steamer leaves Union Dock Vancouver, Saturdays 9:15 A.M.. connecting with train at Squamiah Dock, returning; from Lillooet Monday evenings. Sleeping accommodation on all through trains should be purchased from Agent*. Steamer connection at Quesnel with Prince Geors<» fttul Q. T. P. Railway. Time table and illustrated folder from Apents or Passenger Dept., 122 Hastings St., W., Vancouver, B.C. Coast Steamships Sailings from Prince Rupert—S. 8. I*rin< <« Rupert and Prince George ?OR VANCOUVER, VICTORIA. SEATTI.K. Intermediate points, MONDAY. THURS-DAY, SATURDAY. 11 p.m. FOR ANYOX ...... . Wednoiday, 10 p.m. FOR STEWART.................................................. Friday, 10 p.m. 8. 8. Prince Albert or Prince John FOR PORT SIMPSON and STEWART ................ Monday, 8 p.m. VANCOUVER via Queen Charlotte Islands, Wednesday, 8 p.m. SKEENA RIVER PORTS .....„........................... Sunday. a.m. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. EASTBOUND—5:11 p.m., daily except Monday. WESTBOUND—8:03 p.m., daily except Monday. For Atlantic Steamship tailings or further Information apply to any Canadian National Agent, or R. F. McNaughton. DiHtri.i Passenger Agent, Prince Rupert, B.C. We Sell Farm Lands and Oil Lands in the Sweet Grass Arch where millions are wade, and where development 1« in projp-ees on a gigantic scalo by the lai-goHt oil operators in the world. We sometimes mako exchanges for othor N..G Jorgensen Land Company wsmsssm '-'"¦• ¦•¦¦.,-.. .j.,-...