March 2, 1943
THE FISHERMAN
Page Three
FISHERMEN ...
What does good water mean to you? The recent government laboratory test indicates that the water from our artesian well which supplies the Sointula oil station is entirely free from all impurities. Drop in at Sointula and fill your tank with water that is REALLY PURE.
And don't forget that your dollars go further when you make your purchases at a "Co-op."
Sointula Co-operative Store Association
Sointula, B.C. General Imperial OU
Merchandise Agents
PRINCE RUPERT
Fishermen! . . .
When in Northern B.C. waters call at Your Own Store!
Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-op Ass'n
"Everything for the Fisherman" Box 264 Phone 264
SUPPORT THE RED CROSS
Red Cross At Home
ORMES LIMITED
Prescription Chemists
Phones 81 and 82 The REXALL Store
Prince Rupert, B.C.
FOR YOUR suppues*1
Electric Refrigerators, Washers, Ranges, Floor and Table Lamps,
see . . .
Northern B.C. Power Co. Ltd.
Phone 210 Pr. Rupert, B.C.    Stewart, B.C.
ALERT BAY
PARSON'S MARKET
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'Quality and Service PROMPT DELIVERY
Fishermen—For REAL SAVING in Prices TRY
EDDIE'S
Shoes, Clothing and
Confectionery ALERT BAY, B.C.
Harbour Inn
RESTAURANT
Licensed Premises ALERT BAY
Wherq War, Fire, Flood Or Sickness Strikes There Goes The Red Cross
On a hot June day in the year 1859 there were gathered on the Plains of Lombardy in northern Italy, two great fighting forces—the French Army under Napoleon III and the army of the Austrians. All day long from sunrise to sunset the battle raged—the battle of Sol-ferino, perhaps the first large battle on the scale of modern warfare. It was a battle which demanded roads of communication whereby supplies, food, water, medical aid might be brought to the large armies gathered there. There were no such roads.
When the din of battle ceased there was seen the bloodiest scene of carnage that eye had
ever witnessed.  This battle is known in history as the blood bath of the 19th century—cries
of the wouAded and the dying rose to high heaven. There was no one to succor them, not even
to give the sufferers a drink of cold water. The exhausted living buried the dead — no
stretcher bearers, no field ambulances, no first-aid dressing stations—nothing. An eye witness to   this awful*—--;-_
scene was a young man a Swiss, Henri Dunnant, age 31. Why? A non-combatant, a witness of such a battle! Dunant was Inspired to go to Solferino by the work of Florence Nightingale. *
As he looked on all that suffering, on all that unnecessary loss of life, he declared, "This thing should not be." And Henri Dunant then and there vowed to God that if his life be spared he would spend it in helping sufferers on the battlefield.
He returned to Switzerland and wrote a burning pamphlet, "Memories of Solferino." With a few of his countrymen he worked on the idea of an international society for the above avowed purpose.
In 1863 representatives from twentjr-six governments met at Geneva, and in 1864 the Geneva Convention was ratified, their emblem chosen and the International Red Cross was born.
Dunant died in 1910. At one time he was forgotten by the world though he spent his entire life and j fortune in pursuance of this noble j work. He was found in a home for old men. However, the latter years of his life were spent with great honor. He received the Nobel Prize in 1901.
This is the story of the force of an idea—conceived in the mind of a young man.
The International Red Cross appoints a representative to every warring country. He takes orders only from Geneva. He visits the prison camps. If conditions of any camp are not in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by International Red Cross, and if not rectified at once after the complaint has been made, the delegate reports to Geneva; this report is published in the International Red Cross publication. Reprisals such as stricter disciplinary measures follow immediately on the offending power.
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Women's Auxiliaries
At the first meeting held after Christmas by the W.A., UFFU, a vote of thanks was passed for Mr. Oscar Swanson for his services, and the use of his car in delivering parcels for the boys in the armed forces.
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Owing to inclement weather the the meeting scheduled to take place during the cold spell was postponed. Our next meeting was held on Feb. 10, and despite several cases of seasonal colds and other ills, was well attended. Many items of fishery interest were discussed and a plan to raise cash for the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund was started.
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There was a good attendance at the meeting on Feb. 24. Under the very emphatic gavel of the chairman, the meeting was finished early, though many plans were discussed, which will be furthered later.
Officers' reports found to be all in Al order and the books up to date and correct, a good example for future officers to follow.
After the meeting, tea, sandwiches and cakes were enjoyed. It was decided to continue this practice despite the rationing, as those who had a little tea to spare were willing to bring some along, so be sure and be at the next meeting to be held at the union hall on March 10. Questions vital to all will be discussed and a good attendance would be in order.
NEW WESTMINSTER
Hundreds of Canadians are donating blood for the wounaed through the facilities of the Canadian Red Cross every day. Without the help of trained nurses, doctors, and civilian assistants, however, this work could not go on. In the picture above the volunteer assistants are preparing equipment for the next day's work. Any one interested in doing this type of war work should register for service either direct with the Red Cross or with the Community Women's Volunteer' Service Centre.
GILLNET BOAT WANTED
Will pay cash for Gillnetter, 29 to 31 feet, in good condition. Write: A. CORDONI,
Fort Langley P.O., B.C.
For Sale at a Bargain
146 Acres on Lasqueti Island; % mile waterfront; 6 - roomed house, running water in house. Rural mail delivery. Grand view. Government float, and school near.
Total Price - - $1000.00 Cash    -    -    -    $ 550.00 Balance Arranged For particulars apply Columbia Coast   Mission,    502 Province Bldg., Vancouver, or Chris Kirk-hall, St. Mary's Hospital, Garden Bay, B.C.
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Today, the Canadian Red Cross is the only organization that can send parcels of food and other comforts to prisoners of war in any country. Since the war began, the Canadian Red Cross has sent more than three million food parcels to prisoners of war in 163 prison camps and are today making up 100,000 parcels per week in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Windsor, and Hamilton. The contents of the parcels have been carefully planned for food value by Dr. Tlsdall, eminent Canadian expert of nutrition.
The Canadian Red Cross has sent aid to Russia in the way of services and goods to a value of up to two million dollars.
Along with a Canadian government monthly gift of wheat to Greece the Canadian Red Cross has sent $11,000 worth of food, such as dehydrated vegetables and milk powder — also drugs, serums, antitoxins, vaccines, anaesthetics. Before these arrived there were no anaesthetics for amputations. These
The Canadian Red Cross overseas department sends a "Capture" parcel directly addressed to prisoners of war immediately the identity and camp of a prisoner is known. They contain warm underwear and toilet articles. This maintains the prisoner until the arrival of next-of-kin parcels from Canada. One thousand seven hundred and eighty seven (1,787) "Capture" parcels were received by our men taken prisoners at Dieppe. Men returning from Dieppe were given comforts by the Canadian Red Cross.
Educational facilities are provided by the Red Cross. Much is done in England. Classes are held in literature, languages, business, etc. Many prisoners who nave special technical, literary, historical, or dramatical knowledge, conduct classes which are well attended.
$5,500,000 of the $10,000,000 sought by the Red Cross drive this year goes to buy prisoner-of-war food parcels.
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shipments are made under the sup- I Cross receives grateful letters from ervision of the Swedish government1 soldiers, seamen, airmen, or their and the Swedish Red Cross. The j relatives. One soldier returning Canadian Red Cross has also sent six trucks and 10 automobiles with necessary oil and grease so that house-to-house distribution can be made.
A ship awaits sailing orders in an eastern Canadian port—awaiting conclusion of diplomatic arrangements. She will travel via Portuguese East Africa when her shipload will be transferred to a Japanese ship carrying exchange internees. On board that ship are life-giving, morale building food parcels to the value of $234,000. There is canned food, fruit juices, 47 cases of drug and dental supplies, 264 cases of soap, 134 cases of Klim milk, cigarettes, garden seeds, material for shoe repairs. «
Belmont Hotel
Cor. Granville & Nelson
When   in   our neighborhood, drop in to see us.   Rooms by Day, Week, or Month.
Reasonable Rates
BOB SWANSON - Manager
Can You Help a Fisherman's Widow?
Any Information regarding a three-room suite, unfurnished up to $25.00, close to transportation, in house or block, would be greatly appreciated. Mrs. M. Clausen, 1616 Grant St. Vancouver, B.C.     Hast. 5957-M
from the battlefield, after being attended by the Canadian Red Cross and seeing the wonderful work they were doing, said, in a letter to his mother, "If all I had was 10 cents between me and starvation, I would give it to the Red Cross." An airman prisoner wrote, in praise of the food parcels, but the unusual thing about this letter was his request to his family that they donate $10 monthly out of his pay for the duration of the war for this branch of the Red Cross work.
The Red Cross Blood Donors' Clinic, of which there are 29 in Canada and three mobile units, are doing a tremendous war job. In Vancouver alone, 9,493 donations have been given and processed. /The present quota in Vancouver is 250 donors per week. This is soon to be raised to 600, when the necessary equipment is ready.
Canadian blood serum is available everywhere for Canadians, as well as others, both of the armed forces and civilians. It is being sent to Russia, by way of Murmansk, to Cypress, Lybia, and, of course, was used after Dieppe. In the recent disaster at St. Johns, Newfoundland, the reserved Blood Bank was used and 22 lives were saved.
Women's Day Rally Sunday At Beacon
For thirty-three years March 7 has been the day set aside by the women of the world as their day. It was established as Women's Day in the United States by a mass participation of working - class women in the movement for women's suffrage on March 7, 1908.
Two years later, in 1910, at a congress held at Copenhagen, Denmark, it was suggested by Clara Zetkin, that this date be observed internationally and that the particular struggles of women be given special attention on this day.
The meeting planned for this year is going to be a very interesting one. At present there are thirteen groups represented on the committee and all are enthusiastically working to produce a program that will be a credit to the women of Vancouver.
The meeting this year will be held on Sunday, March 7, at 8 p.m. in the Beacon Theatre. The speakers will be Lieut. Brown, C.W.A.C.; Grace Greenwood, secretary, Housewives' League; Jean Mason, president Housewives' Legaue. The program includes an interesting concert of music and dancing.
Editor's Note. — In view of the forthcoming drive for funds for the Red Cross, we are giving the above outline of the history and work of that worthy organization.
Ed. Hendricks In Hospital
Ed Hendricks, who was so seri-iously ill last fall and has been convalescent ever since, has returned to St. Paul's Hospital for another operation. We hope that Eddie will be through with sickness and hospitals for a long time to come after this session.
Unable to work for a long time now, Ed had no income whatsoever, and the union is taking his case up with the city council in an endeavor to have them provide Eddie with a subsistence allowance.
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S6 10th St.      New Westminster Phone 3066
STEVESTON, B.C.
David Boat Works
and Machine Shop
Boats, Scows — Built and Repaired — Net Drums Installed
Fishermen's Headquarters Steveston 68   -   Steveston, B.C.
Steveston Sheet Metal Works
Boat Tanks, General Tinsmith-ing, Furnaces, Boat Hardware,
Pipe Fittings, Etc. W. O. Tufnail, Prop.     Phone 85
STEVESTON, B.C.
RIVER RADIO SERVICE
Batteries — Boat Wiring Radio Repairs 48 Moncton Phone Street Steveston 91
STEVESTON, B.C.
Yuclataw Traders
(Reg'd.) STUART ISLAND, B.C. at Southern Entrance to   Yuclataw Rapids Fish Buying Camp - All Supplies Fully Equipped UNION Oil Station
• Post Office and Telegraph •
THULIN TRADING Co., Ltd.
\ (Red & White Store)
t Complete stocked for every need * of the fishermen — Fish Buying t Camp — Imperial Oil Products t I
LUND, B.C.
FOR SALE
New Universal Marine Motors See the 4-eylinder 50 HP with 2Vi to 1 Reduction Gear now in stock.
Lund Machine Shop
Lund, B.C.
FOR SALE
Retired fisherman wishes to sell House (5 rooms), furnished, fruit trees, on Smelt Bay, Cortes Island; good anchorage and facilities. 120 acres adjoining may also be bought. Contact or write John Manson at Mansons Landing.
GIL MERVYN General Store
PENDER HARBOR, B.C.
Fresh Water, Gov't Tested (Obtained from drilled well) Home Gas and Oil Independent Fish Buyers
LARSEIV'S Grocery
Provisions for Fishermen 329 E. Hastings       PAciflc 4824
Union Members Return From Scientific Trip
The Seattle halibut schooner "Eagle" arrived in Vancouver, Saturday, Feb. 27. She has been under charter to the International Fisheries Commission and has been operating on the deep sea halibut banks conducting experimental work under the supervision of scientific staff members of the commission. This work has now been concluded for this year.
Brothers John Penny and Charlie Leslie, two Vancouver Union members, formed part of the Eagles' mixed Canadian and American crew.
Propeller Adjusters
1919 West Georgia St. MArine 3857 Vancouver
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Ralmoral Hotel
"The     Fishermen's Home"
159 East Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C.
John Stanton
BARRISTER. SOLICITOR. NOTARY 503 Holden Bldg., 16 E. Hasting* MArine  5746 Vancouver
B.C. Public Market
333 Main Street
FRESH MEATS — Best Quality (Special Rates to Fishermen)