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THE PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
Thursday.
The Produce of British Columbia
PRIME STEER—Pot Roasts, per lb. ._„„.;.____.:.__._14^
PRIME STER—Boil Beef, per lb........_____„._____12^
PRIME STEER, Beef Stew, per" lb. .'.______..........-15^
HAMBURGER—Freshly Ground, per lb. ¦_„._.._—...15^
BUTTER—Dairy, 2 lbs. for ..........-------------------55c
EGGS—Strictly Fresh, 3 doz.....LV----.......-.......-__--85^
SPRING SALMON—per lb. '.........___1____:.....-35<£
FROZEN SALMON—per lb. .._._•___„_________22£
HALIBUT, per lb.....__.------------------,-----....^0^
FRESH HERRING—2 ib. „:............---___. „ _25<?
CHICKEN                     FOWL                     OYSTERS
QUALITY
and SERVICE
English Novels
A new shipment of English Bound Novels to hand, selling at the low price of „_.........--.....—-....... ^--5Uf?
This Store is Headquarters for   Novelty lines.    New Goods constantly arriving.
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SMALL COMPANY ATTEND VICTIMS OF LIBERATOR UNVEILING CEREMONY       CRASH RECEIVE LONG
AT NEW DELHI
New Delhi, Feb. 16—The political unrest throughout India detracted from the interest attaching to the inauguration of the new capital oi India, which commenced with the unveiling of four great columns donated by the four British dominions. Not more than 5000 persons wltnesed the ceremonies in connection with the unveiling. The Canadian column was unveiled "by General S'o- Arthur Cur-rie. It cost the people of Canada $3000. The capitol is a magnificent modern one of marble and red sandstone, typifying the entire history of India. It will serve shortly as the national centre of a new federal India when the details of the proposed new constitution have been worked out and acted upon.
RAIL MILL OPENS AT
SAULT ST. MARIE WITH
350 WORKING CREW
Sault St. Marie, Ont. Feb. 18.—The. rail mill of the Algoma Steel Corporation, which has been rebuilt at a cost of $1,250,000 was re-opened today, furnishing employment for 350 men.
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MAN OPERATING APRON
SWINDLE GIVEN FOUR    .
YEARS  AT HAMILTON
DEFERRED DIVIDEND
One hundred grey-haired men and a handful of aged women, one 82 years of age, who tottered about in bonnet and shawl, recently saw a glimpse of the promised land for which they have waited7 thirty-five long weary years. . They:were a few of the shareholders at the last annual meeting of the Uni-
The adjourned meeting of the members of the Prince George branch of .he Canadian Legion will take place in the Legion builidng this evening at 6 o'clock; As the business will include the nomination of officers for the ensuing year all members are requested to attend.
South African war veterans and the'r friends will hold a celebration of Paardeburg in the Legion building on the evening of Friday, February 27th.
Miss Molly Haydon was the guest of honor at a tea and miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Harry Wilson on Saturday afternoon.
. Members of the choral society w"ll have a practise in Khox church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
The .monthly meeting of the women's institute will be held in the Legion building on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A Demonstration on the uses of potatoes will be given by Mrs. Coop, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Docherty
, There will be a basketball game tonight between" the Comets and the Commercials at 7 o'clock in the Ritts-Kifer hall.
The adjourned annual meeting ol the Prince George Agricultural and Industrial society will be held tlV.s evening In the Prince George hotel at 8 o'clock. The chief business of the meeting will be the consideration of the program for the annual celebration of Dominion Day, it being the hope that it will-be possible to arrange for a one-day race meet with district horses. All interested in the cele-bratfon of Dominion Day are invited to attend.
New Spring
HATS
we have now a nice selection of smart hats for spring wear in silk, straws, and "figured silk crepe; no two alike, come in and inspect them.
HUGHES & DRAKE
Ladies'  and Children's Outfitters
Third Avenue
Phone 27
R. H. Redel has disposed of his business, known as the City Cartage and Transfer Company, to1 R. E. Mc-"Ne'fl, of Vancouver, who took charge on Monday. Mr. Redel will remain in the city for some time closing out the accounts owing to him.
W. M. Ferrler, district 'representative of the federal fisheries, has advised the Vanderhoof board of trade that the department does not regard with favor the introduction of bass to
ted Realiation Company, Ltd., London.   the waters of Tatchie Lake. The bass
which was born of the despair which   if introduced would prove ¦ destructive
followed the L'berator crash, the Jabez   to the fcrout jn the lake
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Baifour "South Sea Bubble"  of  Vic torian days.
It is believed that some time* this year all the shareholders will receive 5s, per share, as the company is going into liquidation. It is good news for these people, for the shares have been on the market at a price as low as 2d.
The liquidation is being delayed owing to the fact that proceedings are now pending in connection with the liquidation of the Hotel Cecil. Ltd., one-half of the ordinary shares of which are held by the United Realiza-;ion Company. If the company is successful they will benefit to the ex-, tent of more than £22,000.    ;
Hamilton, Feb. 18.—Jacob Miller, a New York man who swindled Canadian women from coast-to-coast with what is known as the "apron racket," was. found guilty" yesterday on four charges of fraud arid sentenced to four years imprisonment in the penitentiary.
REPORT OF ILLNESS OF
SIR BASIL ZAHAROFF WAS
WITHOUT FOUNDATION
Mcnte Carlo, Feb. 1G—A report that Sir Basil Za'haroff, reputed to be Eu-rope'a wealthiest man. was critically ill here met with a flat denial tonight from his secretary, who declared his employer had not had a doctor since h's arrival here.
Sir Basil is the largest shareholder of the Monaco Casino. •
MAHATMA GANDHI SAYS
HE   DESIRES   PEACE   FOR
THE PEOPLE OF INDIA
) London, Feb. ]8—Mahatma Gandhi has cabled to the Daily Herald he is cicing his utmost to bring about peace for the people of India, and tha.t he will go to any length to secure it short of having the nationalists surrender their fundamental position. It is announced Premier MacDonald is giving consideration to a proposal to send \ Etfitish delegation to India, to renew faa round-table conference with a view to arriving at a satisfactory conclusion as to India's future status within the empire.
R. J. MANION ANNOUNCES A PLAN TO FREE C. N. R. OF
DEBT IN SIX YEARS
Toronto. Feb. 18—Hon. R. J. Manion, minister of railways, announces the adeptt'on of a plan which he hopes will free the C. N. R. of debt by the end-oi 1936.
Quality Groceries & Table Supplies
Suggestions for Lent
CHICKEN HADDIE, per tin JJ.L___..................
SOUSED MACKEREL, per tin _;_.........__•_____
FRESH-MACKEREL, per tin...................j......._,.
HERRING in Tomato Sauce, per tin _____:,_....... 25C
YACHT CLUB Fresh SARDINES, per'tin ......:... 25^
PILCHARD, 2 tins ____........................................25<£
KIPPER SNACKS, 3 tins.................................25d
FISH BALLS, per tin ........._„_;_:.......;................._. 35c
EAGLE BRAND LOBSTER V4s, per tin EAGLE BRAND LOBSTER j/2s, per tin „.._.......
WILLIAM BEXON
PHONE 3
PHONE   3
Floating ice in the Nechako last week carried out the supports placed under the bridge last summer. Temporary repairs have been made and it is hoped the structure can be kepz in place until the new bridge is erected this summer, as the bridge sen-es the Summit Lake highway as well as a large area of farming lands.         ,
The annual meeting of the Canadian National Recreation League will be held in the railway depot on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock.
A meeting of the Prince George Dramatic Society, wrll be held in the rehearsal hall on Tuesday;' February 24th at 8 p.m.
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The annual St. Patrick's dance will be given in the Ritts-Kifer hall on the evening of Tuesday, March 17th. under the auspices of the Roman Catholic church.
N. H. Holland, of the Lakeside fur farm, of Chief Lake, was a visitor to the city over the week-end. He has been engaged in fur-farming for the past nine years, and considers I the Chief Lake section well adapted to the rearing of fox and mink. He is steadily building; up his breeding stock; his most recsnt purchases bev'nE; a high-priced pair of fox from Prince Edward Island.
Pat's Playboys will put on a dance at the Sterling miniature golf course tomorrow evening. As a side attraction each holder of an admlsion t'eket will be entitled to play a round of _ggU without charge.
The Parent-Teacher Association of South Fort Gebrge wiir'hold a dance in Friday evening, February 27th. The proceeds to be devotee! to the school library. The orchestra which played for the Old Timers dance will furnish the music. Refreshments w?.ll be served. .                                           F19-2tc
George F. Motion, one of the pioneers of Nelson, died In that city last week. He drove transport during the last ,Riel rebellion, was captured by the Indians under Chief Poundmaker, securing his^release" after the Battle of Batoche. The late Mr. Motion was a brother of Mrs. George Peters, formerly of this city.                •"'
South Fort George Community Association will hold another of their popular dances tomorrow night.      *?•
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"BETTER MEAT FOR LESS MONEY'
- SPECIALS «
POT ROAST BEEF, per lb.' <..........
SMOKED HAMS—Halt or whole, per lb.
FRESH   FISH
Halibut, Salmon, Cod, Shrimps and Crabs
27c
The ECONOMY Meat Market
PHONE YOUR ORDERS — WE DELIVER
HOCKEY  GAME IS  NOW
SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY NIGHT
A hockey
 of unusual interest
CANADA WILL PISPLACE UNITED STATES AS A PRODUCER OF GOLD
Washington, Feb. 18—According to a statement issued by. the director of the U. S. mint it is anticipated that Canada will shortly displace the United States as th,e second nation in the world production of gold. At the present time South Africa is in first place with the United States second and Canada third.
is scheduled to take place on Tuesday evening between the Prince George team—(the one which last week end played three games at Williams Lake and lost two of them' to the Alkali Lake Indians)—and one chosen from the left-overs of the city league teams. Since arriving home the boys have been deluged with challenges and as a sequel they have come forward with a challenge for a game to be played on Tuesday night commencing at 8 o'clock providing: the weather - will tighten up a little. On the outcome 1 depend who Is going to treat the winners to a swell spread so it will be a battle royal If the game takes jlace. The teams will be as follows: Prince George Seniors—IzowsTty. Carson. L. Harper. H. Rogers, B. Graham. H. Harper, S. Perry; A. Van Sorner, J. Friend. The Sixty-Minute Six—Wilson. Corless, Srbley, Izo\\rsky, Corless, Johnson, and no spares.
Henrv Hov. one of the pioneers or New Westminster, died in the Royal Columbian hospital on Monday 'of last weak as the result of injuries received when he was hit by an automobile. He was' mayor of New Westminster in 1894, and at the time of his death had reached the age of 85 years. He is survived by h's widow, three sons and three daughters. One of the sons is David Hoy. for many years a resident of the Stuart Lake district.
NEW ANTI-AIRCRAFT
GUN IS  EFFECTIVE  AT
FIVE   MILE   ALTITUDE
London. Feb. 18.—Announcement is made of the perfecting of a new antiaircraft gun. capable of firing twenty-five shots per minute and' effective at an altitude of five miles.
REVOLT IS SEETHING
IN   SPAIN   SECTION  OF
AKi'.lV   DISAFFhvi'l.l)
Madrid. February 18—Conditions throughout the country have gone from bad to worse during the past few days. Disaffection has manifested itself Sri several /of the regiments ana there have been threats of a march upon the capital. The latest development has been the action ol King Alptiorise in calling upon Jose Guerra to form a ministry in the hope he will be able to include a number of monarchists and thus save the situation.
The outbreak of  influenza    among the Indians of  the Smart  Lake dis-. trict'has spent its force.   There have] been   eight   deaths   reported  and r>p-' proximately 75 cases. All Indians given to travel have contracted the disease. but those who have remained on their reserves  appear  to  have  escaped.
REID LAKE RIPPLES
Mr. and Mrs. Cha.s. Cook were hosts on February 7th at a very enjoyable "house-warming" when about sixty of their friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate with them the completion of the new two-storey wing oi their home.
Miss Helen Mitchell cf Vancouver, arrived last month to assume dut'es as teacher of the Reid Lake school.
Much sympathy is felt for Mr: Lars Kaldestad in the recent death of his wife. Mrs. Kaldestad came to this district two years ago ns a brid? and those who knew her found in Jim ;i friend of sterling qunlities.-
Mr. F. Ellis had the misfortune to lose his team In the Nechako Rivr" while hauling ties at Isle Pierre The breaking of a neck-yoke while coming down the hill caused the driver to lose control of his~team and Lhejio^*5 were forced off the ferry by the weight of the tie-laden sleigh.                   _
Announcing
THE ARRIVAL OF A LARGE SHIPMENT OF OF NEW SPRING GOODS,,EARLY NEXT WEEK AND CORDIALLY INVITE YOUR INSPECTION
Mrs. IZOWSKY
Fit-Reform  arid Cambridge  Made-to-Mcasurc'.Suits
New tiartt Shoes
SPRING OVERCOATS    / Boys' Pants and Windbreakers
AM. PATTERSON
IF IT'S MEN'S WEAR WE HAVE IT