‘Under the present priority rating sys: ns prevalent in the respective countries Sanada, Mexico and the United States) > resolution said “many enforcement of- jals are unable to acquire the proper and cessary supplies and equipment essential protect the civilian population.” Another resolution urged the proper thorities to take steps to assure men sub- +t to selective service now engaged in law forcement work be retained and given ferment. This resolution was adopted cause officers felt that with the Pacific ast in the combat zone requiring greater -operation between the law enfocement encies and the military forces, law en- rcement officials can best. serve in their esent capacities. S| [REET Car Passenger: “Please be more reful, young man. That’s the seeond ne you have trodden on my foot.” Smart Youth: “Why don’t you put ur foot where it should be?” Passenger: “If I did, you wouldn’t be le to sit down in comfort for some time.” RST Motorist: “I thought you said if were sociable with the judge I should get 299 Second Motorist: “Were you?” First Motorist: “Yes. I said, ‘Good orning, judge, how are you today?’ and replied, ‘Fine—twenty-five dollars’.” A. P. ANDERSEN ANDERSEN’S LUMBER YARD Lumber and Builders’ Supplies General Contractors Canada Portland Cement Prince George, British Columbia DOCHERTY TRANSFER Furniture Moving and Hauling Free Delivery and Pick-up for C.N. Express Prince George, B. C. CORNING HOTEL e FULLY LICENSED PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. Prince George Theatres, Limited L. GRAHAM, Proprietor Operating Strand and Princess Theatres Showing Two Shows Each Night PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA ee — JMMER EDITION SE EE EE ee a ee ee The Provincial Police Are Busy Night and Day Protecting Lives and Property of the Citizens—The Advertisements in The Shoulder Strap Are Also Working All the Time—Advertise in the Official Police Publication. THE immigration official was examining a new arrival in Quebec. “What do you propose to do now that you are in Canada?” he asked. “I don’t know,” replied the young man. “Tm going to do anything to earn an honest living.” “Come along in, then,” said the officer. “I guess there ain't much competition in your line of business.” “HERE, Aunty,” called out a man as he was passing a negro shack “do you have to whip that boy so hard?” “He’s let dem chickens out,” answered the old negress. “Ts that all?” soothed the man. “Don’t you know chickens always come home to roost?” “Come home! He’s doggone let °em go home!”—N. Z. Police Journal. “TT can’t be done,” exclaimed the young lady. “What can’t be done,” inquired the con- stable, as he was extricating her from the wrecked car. “Light a cigarette, use a lipstick, powder my nose and steer a car at the same time,” she replied with a sigh —Garda Review. Dib esPRE Es INS PREE DOM “T think there is some misapprehension about the freedom of the press,” declared the editor. “In what way?” asked the subscriber. “A lot of people seem to think they are not expected to pay for th‘s paper,” ex- plained the editor. Ford CARS - TRUCKS - TRACTORS PRINCE GEORGE MOTORS Finest Garage in central British Columbia Friendly Service -:- Dunlop Tires PRINCE GECRGE, B. C. ASSMAN'S FUNERAL CHAPEL Service with Dignity Phone 172-L-1 PRINCE GEORGE, B. C. Steam Heated Fully Modern NATIONAL HOTEL “Where the Guest Is King’’ Fully Licensed Spring Filled Mattresses in All Rooms (Opposite C.N.R. Station) Prince George, B. C. Phone 63-L-1 P.O. Box 57 THE CYCLE SHOP “Service First’ English Bicycles -:- Motorcycles Full Line of Accessories and Repairs for All Makes USED BICYCLES George Street Prince George, B. C. NECHAKO BAKERY QUALITY BAKERY PRODUCTS s PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. The quest for the best ends at the Prince George Cafe. PRINCE GEORGE CAFE ‘Where Friend Meets Friend’ P. O. Box 354 Prince George, British Columbia WE APOLOGIZE This issue of The Shoulder Strap is being mailed later than the usual publishing date and we ask our subscribers to overlook the delay in delivery. We can assure them it is no fault of ours and we sincerely regret any inconvenience to our readers. Page Eighty-seven