The town was gaily decorated with ornamental electric lights and flags, and Humboldt's handsome new skating and hockey arena was officially opened by Hon. J.T.M. Anderson, Premier of Saskatchewan, on Friday evening last, September 30th. The event had been awaited, with intense interest, by the people of Humboldt and nothing was left undone to ensure the complete success of such an important occasion. The scene at the opening ceremonies, at the rink, was one that will not soon be forgotten by the immense crowd in attendance. The people of Humboldt were present in large numbers, and, with many coming from nearby points and from the country, every available seat was occupied, and it is estimated that 2,000 people were in the building. The large parking space in front of the rink was completely filled with cars, and many were parked along the roadway for a considerable distance. The entire proceedings were in keeping with the importance of the events and were the culmination of many months of hard work by the committee who had charge of the entire undertaking. As a community enterprise, the erection of the rink, more especially during conditions such as exist at present, is an indication of what a community can accomplish with the whole-hearted support of its citizens, and it is a certainty that the citizens of Humboldt are justly proud of the fulfilment of this community effort.

Premier Anderson Guest of Board of Trade
Premier Anderson was the guest of the Board of Trade at dinner in the Arlington Hotel at seven o'clock, attended by 50 representative members and citizens of the town.

After partaking of a most excellent menu, and drinking a toast to "The King," Premier Anderson was introduced by the president, R.A. Telfer, who said that the citizens of Humboldt felt honoured to have the Premier as their guest on this his first official visit to our town.

In a brief address, Premier Anderson expressed his pleasure in being able to pay this visit to Humboldt and was extremely glad to be the guest of the Board of Trade at this dinner. He spoke of the importance of this organization and took a keen interest in their activities in all parts of the province. He referred to the new ocean port of Churchill, and in this connection he said he was urging the Boards of Trade everywhere he went of the importance of the Hudson Bay route, and seeking their support and cooperation in promoting trade and traffic by way of this new port.

Arena Rink Opening Ceremonies
A most pleasing scene was presented at the rink opening ceremonies at 8:30 o'clock, the interior being brilliantly illuminated with the modern lighting system and decorated with flags and bunting.

Following the playing of "O Canada" by the Humboldt band, the program was opened by Dr. J.C. King, chairman of the rink committee and chairman of the evening.

Dr. King recounted the whole rink history in Humboldt, from the time the first rink was built by the town in 1909, to the erection of the present new building. The old rink, he said, had given good service for some twenty-three years and had been the winter social center of the town. He considered a skating rink was only second in importance to the school, and after the old rink was so badly damaged by fire as to make it unfit for further use, the necessity of a rink was fully realized.

Continuing, Dr. King said the first definite steps taken for the erection of a new rink was a public meeting called by Mayor R.G. Yoerger early in the spring. This meeting was largely attended and at which it was unanimously decided that a new rink should be built. A committee of fifteen was appointed with full powers to proceed with the proposition. The committee realizing they had the support and cooperation of the citizens at once went to work on the undertaking. many meetings were held, numerous difficulties had to be surmounted, chief of which was the financing. But the proposition was finally put over as a community undertaking, funds being all raised by local subscriptions. The committee considered it as a business proposition and stock certificates would be issued to those taking shares upon which interest would be paid. It was expected, that the stock would be all redeemed within five years.

The rink, as it stands, said Dr. King, was fully paid for, an achievement for which the citizens of Humboldt should be and are justly proud. On behalf of the committee he thanked all who had subscribed to the undertaking.

The cooperation and help of the citizens was however, required to make the rink a success, said Dr. King, and as the rink was built principally for the boys and girls of the town, he sincerely hoped they would appreciate the efforts that had been made to provide for their pleasure and comfort and he appealed to them to take a personal pride in the rink and assist in keeping it in good repair.

Mayor R.G. Yoerger, on

Officially Opened by Premier Anderson
A fine ovation was given Premier Anderson when he rose to speak. He was very glad, he said, to be here and to officiate at the opening of this magnificent new arena, the erection of which showed a fine spirit of cooperation in the community. It clearly indicated the citizens of Humboldt have faith in the future. Its purpose is to provide a place for healthful recreation for the young people of the community and they should be deeply grateful for the effort put forth to provide this wonderful place for their enjoyment and as a social center during the winter months. He extended congratulations on behalf of the government and the people of this province for this fine evidence of faith not only in the town of Humboldt but the Province of Saskatchewan.

Sees Better Times Coming
In speaking of the present business depression, Premier Anderson recounted previous similar economic conditions which had struck Canada, from 1867 to the present time. He said even such public figures as Disraeli and Wellington had been ready to throw up their hands and declare "all was lost." There were persons today saying that the constitution should be thrown aside because all means of restoring better times by established means were gone. Dr. Anderson cited in contradiction to this the recoveries that had been made in previous depressions and expressed the opinion that better times were coming for the province.

Last year the government had issued bonds with interest ranging from 6.15 to 6.79 per cent. it was hard to sell provincial securities then, but that day was past. Today Saskatchewan bonds were on the market with and effective interest of 5.92, which was still too high but a great improvement.

He saw signs of improvement despite wheat at 49 cents a bushel. "There is no use holding out false hope in regard to wheat prices," said the Premier. "With the huge carry-over with France and Germany producing enough for their own needs, there are indications that wheat prices are going to be better in the very near future."

The problem was to find other markets, and how could these markets be found? He saw as the ultimate solution a world conference of all grain growing countries to consider limitations of growing and other matters.

Premier Anderson recited in detail the huge natural resources of Saskatchewan in support of his faith in the future of the province.

He had one concrete example of this business reaction during the few hours he had been in Humboldt; a commercial traveller having told him his firm had done more business in Humboldt last month than any same period before. This was surely an indication of a business recovery in this part of the province at least.

Dr. Anderson spoke of the large amount of relief required last winter as a result of successive crop failures in the southern part of the province when about one-third of the population of the province required assistance. This had created a difficult situation, which had, however, had been successfully met. He hoped the province would never again be put to so severe a test. Large contributions had been received from this part of the province and he extended the thanks of the government for this valuable assistance Relief would be required again this winter, he said in some thirty municipalities, and already sixteen carloads of food stuffs had been promised. He made a special appeal to the people of this section to again render what aid they could, and he understood that steps had already been taken to canvas the question in some parts of this district.

At the conclusion of his address Premier Anderson declared the new rink officially opened and expressed the hope that it would be a place of much enjoyment and healthful recreation for the people of the community.

The opening ceremonies were concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, led by the Humboldt Band.

City Hall Crowded for Dance
An immense crowd attended the dance at the city hall, given by the Rink Committee, following the rink opening ceremonies, and a goods sum was realized for the rink funds. Music was furnished by Forester's Orchestra.