Mr. Leslie Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evans, Chapman Camp, has made a niche for himself in the production field of professional stage in that mecca of all actors - Hollywood.
During the first week in September he was lauded by reviewers as deserving a special hand for the settings used in the production "Ladies of the Jury." This was the first production of the Actors' Company of Southern California and played in the Hollywood-Roosevelt Hotel before an appreciative audience. A much appreciated outcome of this production was the fact that some ten of the cast were contacted by major moving picture production firms through their agents, talent scouts, etc.
The Actors Company has a strenuous winter programme of productions mapped out. Their next play "An Evening of Scenes" will be produced this month, with a series of very interesting choices to follow during the coming season.
Bears are becoming quite a nuisance in the vicinity. They have been reported for some weeks now in Lois Creek, on McDougall Townsite, and on the paths to the Townsite. They have also been a particular worry to residents of Meadowbrook having raided several chicken coops. More recently they have been marauding garbage tins in Chapman Camp, Lower Blarchmont and Rotary Drive and several dogs have been badly mauled. The bears are, apparently, being forced from their usual mountain haunts by lack of food due to the berry shortage this year.
They have no hesitancy in entering a dwelling if the doors are open. Precautions should be taken and your R.C.M.P. detachment notified if you see a bear in your yard. Do not attempt to shoot these animals in case you just wound one. To meet a bear is one thing; to come in contact with a wounded bruin can be very dangerous. Parents would be well-advised to accompany their small children if they must be out-of-doors after nightfall.
Two thousand people were present at the Ice Palace last evening to witness the opening ceremonies of the First Annual Snow Fiesta.
Boy Scouts performed the flag raising ceremonies accompanied by The Cranbrook Men's Brass Band. Mayor Swan then welcomed the visitors and guests and declared The Snow Fiesta officially opened and thanked all those who had assisted so magnificently.
He then congratulated Queen Ileane and her charming attendants, Sylvia Seredick and Rochelle Martin.
The Cranbrook Girl's Bugle Band thrilled the spectators with the exhibition drill and their tribute to the Queen as she was crowned. Wm. Fauld, M.C., made the presentation to the Queen and her attendants.
W.E. Leaman, W.I.H.L. Vice-President, welcomed the visiting athletes and all contestants. He then escorted Queen Ileane to the arena where she faced off the puck at center ice to start off the game.
The 30th anniversary of Kimberley's first Board of Trade, as it was known, was marked last evening by the annual meeting and banquet of the Chamber of Commerce, held in the K. of P. Hall. Honored during the evening were two charter members of the board, Messrs. Charles Morrison and William Parnell.
Mr. H.R. Banks, who leaves shortly for Ottawa to make his home following retirement from Cominco's managerial staff, was master of ceremonies. Mr. Banks is past president of the Associated Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce of southeast British Columbia, and long active in Board and Chamber activities.
In his remarks to the gathering Mr. Banks offered as a suggestion for the Kimberley Chamber that they add two committees to their organization. The first, an Historical Committee, to gather and record the history of this City from its beginnings some seventy or eighty years ago and the keeping of such records up to date through the years. This data will be unavailable within a very few years with the passing of the older residents. Secondly, the spirit implied by the word "community-ism", in which all members of the community are proud of their community and work in unanimity for its advancement. As long as such a spirit lives such a community cannot help but prosper.
His Worship Mayor Swan, welcomed the visitors and members on behalf of the City and Mr. Al. Fabro, president, extended greetings from the Kimberley Chamber.
Mr. Banks, introduced the guests at the head table who included Mr. W. Waldie of Castlegar, President of the Associated Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce of southeastern British Columbia, and Mr. F.C. Ingram of Marysville, 1st Vice-President of that organization. Mr. B. Hurdle, General Superintendent of Cominco Operations at Kimberley; His Worship Mayor Swan of Kimberley, Mr. M. Klinkhamer, President of the Cranbrook Board of Trade, and Rev. F..McPhee, of Kimberley United Church.
Present also were the following representatives from other Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce in this district: 1 from Castlegar, 3 from Windermere, 2 from Marysville, 11 from Cranbrook, 3 from Fernie and 3 from Nelson.
The annual report of the local Chamber was then submitted together with the financial statement which showed a very successful year. Mr. Fabro, in his Presidential report stressed the need of encouraging tourist business here in Kimberley. It is one of the largest industries on the continent and Kimberley is missing much in letting it slip through its fingers.
He commended the Bridges and Highways Committee of the Associated Boards, of which Mr. F.C. Ingram is chairman, for the work done during the past year. Directly attributable to the work of this committee was the visit of Mr. Gaglardi, Minister of Highways to the district last fall.
Miss Eleanor Shepherd, with Mrs. E. Suart, delighted their audience with three vocal selections.
Officers for the coming year were then elected as follows: President, A. Fabro; Vice-President, Murray Garden; Executive G. Halbert, E. Taylor, D. Crowe, E. Lewis, E Ingram, W.E. Leaman, J. Handley, C. Maartman.
The guest speaker of the evening, Mr. Howard El. Walters was introduced by Mr. Ingram. Mr. Walters is active in every phase of Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade work, from that of his own Vancouver Chamber, through each branch to the International Chamber.
In his address he emphasized the fact that each Chamber and Board, regardless of its size, exerts an influence through its membership in its district organization extending right up to the international body. The work of each individual member is therefore of the utmost importance to the organization as a whole. The chambers in this district are members of the Associated Boards, which in turn is a member of the B.C. Chamber which has a membership of 104 Boards and Chambers. It is in the name of these members that the B.C. Board acts. The B.C. Board, in turn, is one of the 700 member boards in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This, is a Member of the Commonwealth group and of the International body.
Work will commence this Wednesday on the demolition of the Bird Hotel in Marysville. This building will be torn down by voluntary labor. To start the ball rolling, Marysville Contracting are donating a day's labor, and will remove the roof to make it safe for those continuing with the work to proceeds.
Any persons who would like to assist in this work are asked to leave their names with Mr. Gus Masi at the Marysville Hotel.
Plans now are to use the salvaged lumber to build a home for the Bird brothers on a lot on Front Street. This, too, will be erected by voluntary labor.
If you can help, won't you offer your assistance now'? If you are unable to help manually, perhaps you could donate the equivalent of a day's pay toward the project. We will endeavour to keep you posted on the progress. Contact Gus Masi, Marysville Hotel, for further particulars.
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