The old mother bear and her three cubs, which have been entertaining golf players and a number of children for the past two or three Sundays was shot and killed by a brave (?) hunter from Blarchmont. The children who have watched the old mother and her babies play around near the golf course, possibly did not realize their imminent peril. It remained for a brave (?) man with a rifle to hasten to their defense and save them from the monsters.
We understand this brave (?) gunner is displaying the pelt of the old mother, who had felt perfectly at home around the frequenters of the golf course. He no doubt will get a great deal of satisfaction in gloating over his excellent aim and daring exploit. He probably thinks himself entitled to the croix de guerre or the distinguished service medal. His action certainly deserves something, but it seems there is no law that covers the situation properly. The robber of bird's nests and the torturer of dumb animals escape in much the same way.
This brave (?) gunman cared nothing about the welfare of the little cubs, who without their mother will perish this winter, for it is common knowledge that without a mother's care a cub cannot withstand the first winter, as they learn the "hole up" secret from their mother their first year. So instead of taking credit for killing a mother bear, the fearless nimrod should also take credit to himself for torturing and killing three sucking cubs. If the cubs are kept in captivity, it practically means to them a living death, so the result in the end is the same or worse.
Kimberley Notes
Colin Campbell, who attended the meeting of the Orange Grand Lodge at Harrison Hot Springs last week, has returned.
The Leafs basketball team will pay a return visit to Eureka, Montana, in the near future, possibly near the end of the month, when the locals expect to repeat the trimming they gave the fast steppers from the plains.
Fred Martello is trying to perfect arrangements for bringing over the Trail representative girls basketball team some time this month. The expense of such an undertaking is quite heavy and nothing definite has been arrived at yet.
Albert Slater of St. Catherines, Ont., large shareholder in the Cranbrook Sash and Door factory, died Monday, according to advice received by relatives. Mr. Slater was a resident of Cranbrook many years ago and still retained his stock in the local company.
Richard Kay, employed as carpenter at the tunnel, received a crushed hand last week when he slipped and fell. Taking hold of a crane track in trying to recover his balance, a heavy wheel crushed his hand before the crane could be stopped. He was taken to the hospital, where one of his fingers was amputated.
In D.A. Sutherland's window is a display of individual cups being awarded in curling and bowling leagues. The five cups are as follows: Montgomery individual curling cup, Sutherland's individual cup for lady curlers, the Chapman Camp individual curlers cup, Sullivan Hill individual bowlers cup, and the McDougall Hall individual bowlers cup.
With roads becoming normal, the number of cars making this territory is on the increase, and their number should not grow less as the season advances. If proper effort is put forth, Kimberley should profit considerably from tourist traffic this summer, as the highway will be completed, making an interesting "loop" on the cross-country run.
Why is it that people who attend dances in Kimberley insist on arriving at the scene of action about 10 o'clock. Why not make it by 9 and dance until midnight. These late starts are putting the dances out of business. Those who work for a living - and most of us do - can't stand late hours, when there is no occasion for it.
Cold weather seems to like us. It is here and refuses to leave, despite the fact that it is March, summertime going into effect Saturday night at midnight, the hockey season closed and a lot of other things that generally transpire in the springtime - yet it is still cold. Zero in the mornings and nice and warm for about an hour in the afternoon, makes it great sniffle weather. Someone should offer a reward for the first robin.
The entertainment committee of the Loyal Order of Moose wish to thank the public of Kimberley for their support and to announce that the next whist drive, concert and dance on Monday, March 10, will be the last of the series for the best aggregate score. The prizes will be awarded at the following whist drive on Monday, March 24, when the Mooseheart Players will again put on their sketch, "A theatrical Booking Agency," which was such a huge success in Kimberley and Cranbrook last year. Keep the date open and come and have a real royal hearty laugh.
Colored Giants coming Sunday
Kimberley All-Stars to take on fast team for two games
The Texas Colored Giants baseball team will play two games with an all-star team of Kimberley players at Lindsay Park next Sunday. The first game will be called at 2 o'clock and second at 6 o'clock. Admission will be 50 cents.
The Giants are the fastest travelling ball team in the country, besides their clowning which alone is worth the price of admission.
Wagon, team roll down bank
George Wanuk jumps from wagon when load of wood upsets
