\ff. i * 1 4 ^ r t ->���������������>���������* L' Ai I I V . 4J. jflC(fc oft 552 553 ) ������o*v Published in the Interests of Greater Vancouver and the Western People I T. J. KMtrner '' 4 J M. Jtclnty... < . ������������������ FuneJml Diraetor < T. J. learney I Co. Funenl Dtncton and -Bmlwlinm. " At your semee dar abd night. Moderate charge-* '809 Broadway WM, Phone: Fair. 1008 ' > VOLUME VII. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRIDAY, NOYEMBER 19, 1915 5 Cents Per Copy. No/28 [EXEMPTION FROM THE - INCOME TAX IN THE BRITISH House of Commons this | week on the motion of Right Hon. Edwin Samuel Montagu, member for Cambridgeshire, a new clause was added to the Finance Bill, empowering the treasury to free from the income tax all foreign holders of* future loan' issues, whether made here or abroad. -Mr. Montagu explained that when the Anglo-French credit loan was issued" in New York such a provision was found necessary in order to attract investors. ff The imposition of the income tax in the past had proved a serious bar to obtaining foreign subscriptions to loans, Mr. Montagu added, and. by granting all foreign holders similar exemption the government, had heen assured that foreign subscriptions to future loans would be greatly increased. - BRITISH PREMIER ON DOMESTIC ECONOMY PREMIER ASQUITH told a questioner in the House of Commons the other day that the gov-' ernment was considering the enactment of legislation designed to secure domestic economy. Sumptuary laws are no new thing in Britain, though none have been enacted for nearly 300 years. As early as the reign of Edward II. a proclamation was issued against the 'outrageous and excessive multitude 'of meats and. dishes which the great men of the kingdom had used and .still used in their castles' and a law was made that great men should have but two courses of meat on their tables, and on.fish* days'but two courses o������ fish. Edward III. went further and enacted that servants of gentlemen, as well as1 merchants and artificiers, should have only one meal of flesh or fish in the day, their other, food consisting ot milk, butter and cheese. The-parliaments,held at Westminster in 1363 made laws to restrain undue expenditure in dress.. Apparently these were not enforced, for a century later another statute was passed in which it was recorded that 'the commons of the realm, as" well men as women, wear excessive and inordinate apparel to the great, displeasure of God, the enriching of strange realms and the destruction of this realm." Scotland as well as England had sumptuary legislation. In 1433 parliament sat at Perth and prescribed the manner of living of all classes. The use of pies and baked meats, which had only recently heen introduced into the country, was forbidden to all under the rank of baron. British sumptuary legislation, though it appears drastic to people of modern days, was restrained when compared to that of other nations. In Japan, the regulations were multiplied in a most bewildering manner, and every detail of a man's life was regulated, from the cut of his beard and the dressing of his hair down to the cost of his wife's hairpins or the price of his child's doll. In France, Charles V. forbade the wearing of long-pointed shoes and under later kings the use of gold and silver embroidery, silk and fine linen was restricted. _ For anyone interested in the institutions of the ancients, the laws of Greece and Rome provide a long series of regulations intended to curb extravagance. Laconians were forbidden to attend drinking entertainments, jvhile no Lacedemonian was allowed to possess a house constructed with more elaborate instruments than an axe and a saw., Lycurgus forbade the use of gold and silver arid substituted iron money, one of his objects being to discourage foreign trade. The Roman Oppiari Law; 215 B. C. forbade any woman to possess more than half an ounce of gold, wear a~ dress of. more than one color or ride in a carriagein thercity or within a mile of it except on occasions of public religious ceremonies. The Roman women, naturally, were opposed to the law, and their campaigner its repeal took the form of a series of riots. The Orr chian Law, 187 B.C, limited the number of guests at entertainments. The Fannian Law, fifteen years later, restricted the expense of entertainments. Among other things it provided that no fowl should be served at any entertainment except a single hen and that not fattened. Sulla directed new legislation against the luxury of the table and limited the cost of funerals: It is said, however, that he violated the latter ���������edict in burying his wife Metella. Julius Caesar, finding that the old laws had fallen into disuse, renewed them and. even sent officers to the market places and to feasts to remove forbidden Vfoods. NEW IMMIGRATION BUILDING TO BE OPENED SOON, IN FRONT OF WHICH THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC .WOBKS HAS PROMISED A 920,000 WHARF WILL BE BUILT HON. ROBERT ROGERS VISITS VANCOUVER Federal Minister of Public Works Inspects Dominion Govern ment's Work Here. That the/new Dominion t3ov eminent immigration building at the foot of Burrard street would be opened immediately' for the use of the immigration depart ment: that a new wharf "would be authorized at a cost of some $20,000 in connection with the Immigration department building; that the government would endeavor to facilitate the sale of bonds for the Amalgamated Engineering & Drydock Company at North Vancouver so that work could proceed as soon as possible on this harbor improvement; that the work of building the freight sheds and warehouse on the government dock on Burrard Inlet, between Salsbury and Commercial Drives, the cost of which will be in the neighborhood of $400,- 000, would -proceed���������these, in brief, are some of the immediate benefits which will come to Vancouver as a result of the visit of Hon. Robert Rogers. Mr. Rogers said he was convinced that what the department is doing for the port of Vancouver is very necessary. There has been no diminution in expenditure here even under war conditions for the reason that the port of Van couver had in the past been ne glected. There has been a neces sary curtailment in some sections of the Dominion owing to financial ^conditions, arid -���������' the. expenditures entailed through the war. Vancouver, by its location, must be one of the great seaports of the Dominion, Whether the war lasts a long or a short time these works now being carried out here are essential.. The development of Canada will go on and we must be prepared on. this west coast to look after the interests of the Dominion here. "Since seeing Vancouver again he was more "firmly ^ convinced than ever~ of the "Deed of having adequate drydock [and engineering works to takgfc care., of the shipbuilding trade which logical ly should come to this port. At the conclusion of the war there Will be much necessary work in the refitting of. ships which 'have been turned to the use of the admiralty. The department will facilitate to -the best of its ability the project which is now under way for the development of the drydock and ship-building plant on the North Shore./' It was explained that an order-in-council had already been passed guaranteeing a cash subsidy of 4 per cent, on bonds to the value of $5,500,000 of ��������� the Amalgamated Drydock-& Shipbuilding Company, of which Mr. C. V. J. Spratt is the originator. The department will be able to render material aid to the company in the disposing of the necessary bonds. As soon as this matter can be arranged work will proceed on the construction. He was greatly pleased with the work which had been done by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. In spite of criticisms that may have been directed against it, the department is much pleased with the work already accomplished for the development of the port and for the plans which are contemplated for future development. On Tuesday last Mr. Rogers was the guest of the Harbour Board. In company with Mr. F. L,! Carter-Cotton, Captain J. A. Fullerton and Comiriissioneiv Sam McClay, Mr. H. H. Stevens, MP., and Mr. C. C. Worsfall, government engineer, an inspection was made of. the reclamation work being carried on in the tide fiats of False ereek. Mr. Rogers "was of the opinion that-the'.'development of industrial sites was * a much-needed work. .Two acres will be set aside for the use of t^ie department,' of public" works on this filled-in land. Mt."Rogers said his department had not as yet considered what the nature of the improvements on their portion would be. Plans and specifications have already been prepared for the work on building freight sheds and warehouses on the government dock on Burard Inlet between Salsbury and Commercial Drives. This work will be proceeded with in .the near future. The expenditure entailed in the completion of this work, it is understood, will be in the neighborhood of $400,000. _The new, -immigration depart-_ ment building at the foot of Burrard street will be taken over by the department from the contractors and architect within the next day or two. The officers which will be housed in the structure will take up their quarters there almost immediately. The department will proceed with the construction of a wharf adjoining the building, which will be used for landing immigrants direct from the ships. The cost of this work will be in the neighborhood of. $20,000. A delegation from the Young Men's Christian Association waited upon the minister and made a formal offer of its partly-completed new building on Georgia street for a period of five years, or during the length of the war, provided the government would complete the building and equip it as a convalescent home for soldiers. Mr. Rogers expressed his pleasure at receiving the offer. The matter will be taken up with the department as soon as the association officially submits the offer in writing at Ottawa. THE AIR FLEET BRITAIN'S air fleet is certainly doing most effective work iri recent weeks. A report this week says that over twenty zeppelin raids have been frustrated by the ever-vigilant British air fleet. Since Sir Percy Scott was put in command of Britain's air machines, a remarkable change has taken place, so much so that there is but little prospect ahead for the Germans in their zeppelin raids. The details of the air fleet manoeuvres are lacking and wisely so, but the effectiveness eertainly is not. X lt will be remembered that Sir Percy Scott predicted the use of submarines several years ago, but the wiseacres of Britain pooh-poolu-d the idea. His prediction proved to be a stern reality ere the war had progressed many weeks. The addition of Sir Percy Scott to the inner ring of the council of. war of Britain would be a move in the right direction. MARKET IN BRITAIN FOR WOOD BLOCK PAVING A SUPPLEMENT to the report of the Spei cial Trade Commissioner, Mr. H. R. McMillan, > dealing with the, above subject, replies received from city engineers in Scotland who were sent samples of Douglas fir creosoted blocks, may be of interest. Mr. James Thompson, city engineer, Dundee, Writes: "I have examined the samples of creosoted Douglas fir paving blocks and am of opinion that these are quite suitable for street paving, in Dundee. I should he glad if you can give me information as to the cost per thousand delivered' at railway station or on quay, Dundee." Mr. James Sim, city road surveyor, Edinburgh, advises: "I may say that this corporation have hitherto been using Australian hardwoods��������� Jarrah, Karri and Blackbutt���������for street paving purposes. The usual size of block used is 3- -inch by 5-inch by 9-inch, or 3-inch by 5-incJi by 8-inch, while your samples measure 4-inch by 4- ,J inch by 7 1-2 inch. I observe from your fetter that the city of Westminster, London, has included these Douglas fir blocks in their specifications, and in the event of their importing the wood in'any quantity, no doubt this corporation would be able to obtain a small quantity of the - blocks for trial. ~ Perhaps you will be good enough to advise me if the wood is brought into England, and also give me an idea of the cost of. the blocks per 1,000." The Glasgow city engineer made a personal inspection of these paving blocks, and stated- that the same compared very favourably with those secured from other sources, but that the use of Mocks had been discontinued in Glasgow because .owing to the dampness of the .climate, the heavy traffic and the method ol shoeing horses tbe wear on the blocks was found to be too v J . I -. r SOUTB VANCOU VUR RUE VUSBJ? THAT A BETTER CLASS of men is coming forward as candidates for office in South Vancouver is evidenced hy the candidacy of Mr. JS. J. Gillespie, who is a candidate for the reeveship. He has bad a most successful municipal career. He sat in the county council of the county of Ontario for eight years. During his whole eight years he was opposed but twice and was elected both times by over two to one. While in the county council Mr. Gillespie was invariably a member of the finance and education committees, and was chairman of the legislation, chairman on finance, Mr. Gillespie took an ac- council. . In 1894 whenMr.Gillespie entered the county council for the fifth year he was selected as presiding officer which position is known in the province of Ontario as warden. While he was chairman -on finence, Mr. Gillespie took an active part and arranged for the paying off of the county indebtedness. The county of Ontario had a population of forty-five thousand and an assessment of twenty- two million. In addition to his county council work Mr. Gillespie presided over the work of the local municipality of the township of. Mara in the said county of Ontario for six years, and had but one election during the six years. When he retired from municipal politics he was banquet- ted by the leading men of the county, both political parties, the commercial interests being very much to the fore; An address and a purse of money were presented to him in recognition, of his many courtesies to the public. After being out of municipal politics for one year, Mr. Gillespie was induced-by requisition to stand again which he did for two years more. Mr. Gillespie retired from municipal politics at the close of 1898 and left the county of Ontario in 1901, going to Lindsay, in Victoria county. Prior to his leaving the county of Ontario he was again presented with an address, gold headed cane, etc. X In 1904 Mr. Gillespie received an important appointment as manager for British Columbia for one of the old line life insurance companies, and before leaving the town Mayor J. H. Soo- thern, Senator McHugh, R. J. McLachlan, VK.C., and several of the leading business men presented Mr. Gillespie with an address. > Mr. Gillespie is now almost twelve years a resident of Greater Vancouver and is well and favorably known to a large number of the business men of the city. Amongst Mr. Gillespie's associates in the county council were Chas. Cal- der, M.P.P., Myrtle, William Ross, ex-M.P, Port Perry, F. L. Fooke, ex-M.P., Oshawa, John E. Farewell, K. C. LL.B., Whitby, etc:, etc. - <? >x ���������, X?| 'A fl Z< V 1 . Friday, NdveinKer?19,1915. - m WINSTON CHURCHILL MAKES REPLY Mr. Winston Spencer Churchill, who has been the most severely criticized member of the government, and who has been held personally responsible for the loss of Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Craddock's fleet in the Pacific, the destruction by submarines of the British cruisers, Cressy, Hogue, and Aboukir, the ill-fated Antwerp expedition, and the initiation of the naval attack on the Dardanelles, delivered a speceh in his own defence in the House of. Commons on Monday following the resignation of his post in the cabinet. f'l won't have it said," was his . dramatic assertion, referring to the Dardanelles attack,'' that this was a civilian plan foisted by a political amateur upon reluctant officers .and experts." And this sums up his reply to all critics. In every case he showed that experts^ had counselled and concurred before any of the expeditions which had been condemned had been undertaken, and it was clear before he had gone far that the House of Commons sympathized with him. For months Mr. Churchill has lived under reproaches. His entrance to the house on Monday was passed almost unnoticed. As he rose, his supporters gave him encouraging cheers. Approbation increased in volume as he answered one charge after another, and he concluded amidst a sue- cession of applause, while members of all political parties crossed the House to congratulate him.> There was, nothing apologetic about the speech of the former First Lord of the Admiralty, wjho some months ago was transferred to the Chancellery of the Duchy of Lancaster, the office he has just resigned. His references to , Admiral Lord Fisher, the former '., First Sea Lord, who, he said, had not openly, opposed the Dardanelles undertaking, were spoken .in firm tones of condemnation. X In the opinion, of the House, Mr. Churchill, fully justified every step he had taken while head of the Admiralty. As to the dispatch of Rear-Admiral Cradock's squadron he said he was in full agreement with the experts and advisers of that time���������Admiral Prince Louis' of Battenberg and Vice-Admiral ���������Sir Frederick Sturdee���������that the dispositions were the best that could be made in the circumstances. There was no truth in the charge that he had ordered, against the advice of experts, the Hogue, Cressy and Aboukir to remain at sea, where they were sunk by German submarines. The Antwerp expedition originated, ���������with Lord Kitchener, the Secre tary for War, and the French government, while th<? naval attack on the Dardanelles was ehv borattly considered and had the full support of the advisers at home and those on the spot. Both with regard to Antwerp aad the Dardanelles, Mr. Church- iH, for the purpose of defending himself against reproaches, went a hi tie further than merely pro- dncing evidence that he had followed expert advise. A month before the Antwerp expedition was undertaken, he said he had advised with Premier Asquith, Sir Edward Grey, the Foreign Secretary, and Lord Kitchener, as to the dangerous situation developing then and the grave consequences to admiralty interests that would result from the loss of. the fortress. "But," he added, "no action was taken." As to the Dardanelles, before a naval attack was undertaken, he offered to provide transports for 40,000/troops from Egypt, on the chance of their being wanted, but was informed that no troops were available, and that if they were they should not he used in Gallipoli:> The naval-attack -was endorsed hy Vice-Admiral Car- den, who was in command at the time; by the War Council, which Lord Fisher attended, and where nobody spoke against it, and hy the French Ministry of Marine.!- > The third attack was about to begin on.March 18, when, after consultation, with Admiral- Ro beck and General Sir Ian Hamilton, it was decided to postpone it until the troops were ready. He opposed delay, but was overruled by experts. He rather inclined his epeech to criticise the long periods which were allowed to elapse between the attacks since the army landed. Mr. Churchill paid a tribute to Lord Fisher for the improvements he had introduced in the navy since the outbreak of the war, and expressed confidence that ultimate victory would be achieved through the destruction of Ger man manhood and the increasing strength of the Allies. BRITAIN'S TERMS OF PEACE , Right Hon. C. F. G. Master- man, in an article entitled "The Only Possible Peace Terms," published in the Daily Chronicle, quotes Premier Asquith's statement: "We shall never sheathe the sword, which we have not lightly drawn, until Belgium recovers in full measure all, ahd more than all, that she has sacrificed; until France is adequately secured against the menace of aggression; until the rights of the smaller nationalities of Europe are placed upon an unassailable foundation, and until the military domination of Prussia is wholly and finally destroyed. That is a great task worthy of a great nation." Mr. Masterman, 'who is believed to represent the government's views, then proceeds,: "The minimum of so inspiring and righteous an ideal has been interpreted non-officially to me by some such scheme as follows: "Belgium will be restored to complete independence, with an indemnity payment by Germany adequate to the rebuilding of her ruined cities and villages and the revival of her destroyed industries and full compensation for her disabled and her dead., The Rhine as Boundary "France will receive Alsace and Lorraine t.ud an indemnity for all the damage done, but also a natural and defensive boundary. The natural boundary which would render eGnnany's attack forever unrepeatable alike upon Belgium as well as France is the boundary ,of the Rhine. Let Germany remain there, for the Rhine is its natural boundary: "Denmark will receiv Sehles- wig, which is purely Danish. "German, Austrian and Russian Poland will be united -under the Czar or a king appointed by him. "Italy will receive the Tren- tine and the whole of Ltalian Ir- radenta. ��������� "The Turkish Empire will be torn to fragments and Armenia, Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia and Thrace divided among those who would- develop and revive the once fair places now desolate under alien rule. The Turks will generally be penned up in Central Anatolia, where they will be compelled to learn to work instead of massacre. "Serbia will be restored with a heavy indemnity from Austria- Hungary to repair the vast dam- ago done. She will receive Bosnia and Herzegoxina, full and adequate access to the Adriatic and all of Austria that is Serb. "A united Roumania, a united Greece, is possible if these nations can rise to the height of their opportunity. If Greece and Roumania. consider Gracca Irredenta or Transylvania not worth fighting for, they will never receive them in the end,, for a government and nation which will not risk its life for its enslaved brethren is a government and nation which will not risk its life for its enslaved brethren is a government and nation unfit by such cowardice to be given the privilege of ruling over them, even if liberated by other hands. "The German, fleet should be surrounded, arid either sunk or divided up among the allies. All zeppelins and zeppelin hangers should be burned. German col- Phone Seymour 8171 STOREY & CAMPBELL 518-520 BEATTY ST. VANCOUVER, B.C. MANUFACTURERS OF Light and Heavy Harness, Mexican , Saddles, Closed Uppers, Leggings, etc. A large stock of, Trunks and Valises always on hand. BUGGIES, WAGONS, Etc. Leather ot all kinds. Horse Clothing. We are the largest manufacturers and importers, of Leather Goods in B. C, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. BUTTER NOT Icb as Butter" BREAD 'Sw������>c������t as ANut- 5c FULL POUND WRAPPED LOAF Give the Children Lots of Butter-Nut Bread _ No other food is so substantial���������so healthful for nourishing young and vigorous bodies. It's just as good for "grown folk" as well SHELLY'S WRAPPED BUTTER-NUT BREAD is healthful and wholesome because it is made CLEAN in GLEAN surroundings from ingredients absolutely PURE. Refuse substitutes��������� specify BUTTER-NUT or phone Fairmont 44 and have it delivered daily. Shelly Bros. Bake Ovens ���������Bakers of popular 4X Bread. Phone Fairmont 44. onies, worthless in themselves, must remain as.-trophies for the nations who have conquered, them ���������South Africa, India, Australia and New. Zealand. The Chinese President is being urged by the powers to defer the establishment of the Monarchy. A druggist at Moncton, N. B., offers to fill prescriptions for soldiers' wives and children free. .' /. PISPUY YOUB MERCHANDISE TO Better advantage, by improving the lighting equipment of your show windows for tbe holidays. Observant crowds are beginning to throng the streets after nightfall, eagerly trying to solve the perplexing question of holiday gifts. They will he attracted to the most brilliantly illuminated windows, and by the best lighted stores. , With our illuminating engineering service, which is free to our customers, you can secure an illumination throughout your store which will increase the efficiency of your employees, show your goods with more profitable results, and minimize the cost of yonr lighting system. Our service and co-operation are yours for the asking. Carrall and Hastings Sts. Phone Seymonr 5000 " Pride of the West" ��������������������������� BRAND OVERALLS, SHIRTS, PANTS and MACKINAW CLOTHING MANUFACTURED IN VANCOUVER By MACKAY SMITH, BLAIR & CO., LTD. "Buy Goods Made at Home, and get both the . Goods and the Money." ^kv v / 1 * V v x% , v v . v V h_k ������w -'- V ^ _ _ _ __v������ _ v _, _ _ _ . ^^'"*^������ ^-*-* i-.^fc. L^, */��������� *""���������"*"""���������"*-���������" NEW POST OFFICE BUILDING AT CORNER OF 15TH AND MAIN, INSPECTED ON TUESDAY LAST BY THE HON. ROBERT ROGERS, MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND SOON TO BE OPENED ���������'��������� -V"' XXX'' ������������������' .*.- ':';������������������'���������������������������-;������������������ :���������������������������'���������*" ���������������������������- .-XX'; ���������.'���������:,,^HAWl/W^^'M* ���������.���������-'��������������������������� ������������������-.,' .'.���������-������������������ ,c-...i ��������� ���������. ,'.--���������, "., .'- "���������'���������!',.��������� -���������:'���������'��������� ���������.���������^WZ-v.-JV./'i ''W->-' ' -,'��������� ' rJ .'��������� ' :- . - v, -��������� ���������.'.'.".;��������� ; .���������"������������������':, f-~."* ;,;; /i-r,'-.i't-.~>rti.ii&j;-,jy'j7,--'' '.'������������������, XX ���������'.".,',' X ",���������'"'-.. ��������� " ' -,'���������,'.',.��������� ���������' , XX^XX'X'Cv'X joined the survey, of Westerh Palestine under Major Condor.' His. real chance came,, however, when Sir Evelyn "Wood organized the Egyptian army in 1882. Kitchener at once volunteered for service, was.appointed one of.the two majors for cavalry, and did sterling work in the Nile Expedition of 1884. There can be no doubt that Kitchener's!, unrivalled knowledge of Egypt and the natives laid foundation to his wonderful career!' For two years Kitchener wandered from Cairo to Abu Hamed, from Berber to the Red Sea, never knowing when he might be brought face to face with a violent death. Oh one accasibn, in order to obtain news of the Mah- di, he visited Omdurmah disguised as an Arab trader. There tie witnessed the execution of a supposed spy, and the. poor wretch was subjected to such torture that Kitchener procured^ a tiny phial of cyanide of potassium, which he concealed about his person. As he subsequently remarked, "Death at their hands I did not fear; in fact, I expected it. But such a death-" ' An incident in Kitchener's career about this time, which is vouched for by one of his relatives, strikingly illustrates his personal courage and cleverness. Two Arabs had been caught, but they feigned deafness, and Kitchener could get nothing from them. They were detained in a/ tent. In half an hour another spy was caught, and bundled in- zm. ���������J-r _������x y%\ ''XI JZiA ;One of the. most'striking������������������^'deX^XXx scriptions of Lord Kitchener 'ahdX^X-XV his administrative work in/Egypt^-.'- Xv was. that; of G. N; Sarruf''-BeyX'V--A-'":kX son of the proprietor of the w;ell-../..(. known Cairo vernacular news-pa- XX per, Al-Mokattam, ,who;, duringl ,X a visit to London not; long ago, X^Xiv said: ,-, _-,.. ;��������� .,; x.XXX : "One has only to go across .-.to. .XX:/k the agency in Cairo any morning ��������� V XX to understand the hold/ which > Lord Kitchener has secured over;, the Egyptians. He is accessible to V all. Anybody with a grievance is'A free to go and lay it before him, V confident of obtaining a fair and'; patient hearing. At the ,. Agency 'A one sees deputations , from A'the./ villages, ten or twelve ���������,*strong,X: headed by the ma^ror and the V omdeh, or elder, who have come1': in their best clothes to. lay some "*. request before *E1 Lord.' as the : peasants always call Lord : Kit- : chener." "������������������';'. , His grim, laconic. humour, was well illustrated by the reply he is said to have sent on one 6c- ; easion to the war office authori- ', ties, who were pressing a cer- ' tain gun upon him whieh he did not want. "Keep the gun," he wired; "I can throw stones my- 'self." , - .V..V/ It may be said that Lord l;Kit^tXllSf|5s������ chener has but one hobby���������flow-X ers. He loves to see the garjcfehsX of Broome Park, his, place riearX Canterbury, in magnificent arX ray, abloom with flowers, andJttiy spend what leisure hours he/tiaa^ among them. A X ���������'������������������' 'JI .. <���������-'' ':. '-V .v ,������>-, XS;! SP The house itself, a grand^VWd^^ 17th century mansion, stanj^ii|^|pij|^^| to the tent with the other two.Jin the centre of one of the fincsSSI^^Ji| wooded "parks in the cbunt^feis^������||S|M| '&.?.&������<*&$&M������$m They were left for an hour, talk ing briskly all the time, and then the door was thrown open and the third spy demanded to t>e taken tp the head-quarters. It was replete with treasures which Lord Kitchener has brought mm India and Egypt���������fabrics, skins;1 embroideries, and china. Butijfc M 'J. '^iV'i'i'A. Who is Reported to be Now in th������ Balkans i .i EABL KITCHENER With such grim taciturnity has Lord Kitchener always shielded himself, that even to-day, although he has passed his sixty- fifth birthday, he is .still an enigma to the general public and to those who claim to know him. He has repulsed the dervishes in Egypt and the Boers in . South Africa. He absolutely refuses to reveal himself, and if it was ever truthfully said of a man that he wished to be judged by deeds, not words, that man is the soldier and war secretary who will write his name on military his tory even larger than did Wellington. "My lords, I am a soldier, not a politician," he said, at the opening of his maiden speech as War Secretary in the House of Lords a couple of weeks after the war of nations broke out. There we have the keynote of his character and the secret of his success. His profession first; everything else subservient to it. He has no use for the man who thinks of anything but work when there is work to be done. As a cadet he entered upon his profession at the Roal Military Academy at Woolwich with ftf W Po Yoa Want to Rent Yonr Home? We are having numerous inquiries for houses, both furnished and unfurnished, in all parts of the City. Expert service offered to owners. Exclusive listings solicited. Consult W. C. Pindlay, Manager Bental Dept. North West Trust Company, Limited E. B. MORGAN, PRESIDENT 509 RICHARDS STREET. PHONE, SEY. 7467 m that whole7hearted energy (which has always been ~ characteristic of the man, and-it was by sheer hard work and devotion to duty that he won promotion with almost meteoric rapidity. The son of a soldier���������Lieutenant-Colonel H. H. Kitchener, who served 'in India both as a cavalry and infantry officer���������Lord Kitchener made no mistake in his choice of a profession. A young man who, as soon as he heard of the great battles and strenuous sieges of - the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, quietly slipped across the channel to fight and gain military experience, can scarcely be said to have been lacking in, martial spirit or interest. This is exactly what Kitchener did. He was not twenty years of age at the time, but he did not hesitate, and to General on to say; "the young fellow owned up so manfully tbat his answer saved his bacon. Isaw there was real grit iu him. I told him such a thing was absolutely unpardonable, and I decided that he should have his commission." And the Puke had no reason afterwards, as he more than once admitted, to regret his decision. So far as one can gather, however, Kitchener did not impress those with whom he came into contact in his early years as possessing any distinctive abilities or characteristics. "As a boy," says his cousin, Mr. F. S. Kitchener, "Lord Kitchener was tall and lanky, quite six feet in height, and with a shy, nervous manner. He managed somehow to scramble into Woolwich. He was not high in the Chanzy, who fought so gallantly lists, and no one thought much against the Germanv hordes|0f him," a description which is ft Sovereign Radiators Artistic in design. k Perfect in finish. Made in Canada. Taylpr^Forbes Co. XX'X WMITED '���������:-.' Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd. engineers; machinists IRON & STEEL FOUNDERS 519 Sixth Ave. West. Vancouver, B. C. hordes around Le Mans, and in whose army the f.itture Field- Marshal enlisted, belongs the distinction of providing Kitchener with his baptism of fire. Kitchener's eagerness and pluck, however, might have led to the extinction of one of the greatest soldiers and military administrators Britain has ever produced, for his rush to France was viewed"'with great disfavour by the authorities at home. As soon as they hearol that, he was with General Chahzy's army they pre- emptorily recalled V. him, and to the Duke''of Cambridge fell the task^of administering a "severe reprimand" when the culprit reached home. ^ Speaking of the incident in after years, the Duke said: "I had doubts as to whether I should give the young fellow his commission. I put the question to him, .Why did you do this?' 'Please, sir,' was the prompt reply, 'I understood that I should not be wanted for some time, and I could not be idle. I thought,I might learn something.' There was no prevarication," the Duke went Kitchener himself, who had, of characteristic x>f : this '' maiUS! course, found out all'he wanted \Tdn ��������� ^-. to know. * There are not a few people who contend ��������� that , Kitchener's success in Egypt is'not a" little due to the fear with which he is regarded by the natives. Nothing could be farther from the truth. He can be inhumanly cold and stern when occasion demands - but he did not study the natives of Egypt for twenty years without learning how to secure their trust and regard, if not their affection. As British Agent- General of Egypt he made all the Egyptians, from the Khedive down to the humblest peasant, realize that he was their friend and understood their needs. that his private rooms c^fiS uJx-m tain no .more luxuries .thanlX^?^ usual-Soldier's work-a-day ^Jjl|!i.: and the simple- camp-bed. 'm'&a-**^ mm ���������mm *Wv =M 0. N. 15XWHWW o.?isn officii mw*������^ W-^rrr-^lm^ a . , ,. ^x.^-m xi$i������������s Arrangements have been ;eoin-������ pleted fbr the opening of anlof^v fice for the Canadian Northern; Express Company at 724 Hastings St. West, according to an ori- nouncement made by Mr. W.: C., Muir, general superintendent; of; the Canadian Northern Express Company. Mr. Z. M. Biddietbri'-J'. will have charge of the Vancouver branch for the company. X borne out by other relatives and friends who knew Kitchener as a boy. One refers to him as "quiet, taciturn, good at books, but taking a bad place in out-1 door games and gymnastics," while another describes him as a " shy, self-contained boy, who took no part in the rough-and: tumble sports of his companions." The grandfather of the War Secretary was a well-known London merchant, one of whose sons was the Master of the Clithwork- ers' Company. It was Lord Kitchener himself who reminded a pompous individual, who insisted on claiming, old friendship with him on the plea that their families were friends two generations ago, that he came from a commercial stock. "If your grandfather lived and worked with mine," said the Field-Marshall with a twinkle in his eye, "they must have been selling tea in the same shop." Kitchener was twenty when he obtained his commission as a lieutenant in the Royal Engineers in 1871, and three years later he Get Action -TELEPHONE To write or talk, that's the question! Three minutes of quick, decisive telephoning, or three days of indecisive corresponding? Settle the matter now by a telephone call! Costs much less than dictation, typing, stationery, stamp, and the time lost! Much Less! Take'a trip .by-telephone. British Columbia Telephone Company, Limited I ? x ' I "> 4 1 4 THE WESTERN CALL* Friday, .November 19,1915. B" if! 4 '/ THE WESTERN CALL H. H. STEVENS, M. P. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE TERMINAL CITY PRESS, LIMITED TWO DIFFERENT VIEWS HEAD OFFICE: 203 KINGSWAY, VANCOUVER, B. C. Telephone: Fairmont 1140. SUBSCRIPTION: One Dollar a Year in Advance. $1.50 Outside Canada. WOOD PULP REQUIRED IN ITALY THE DEPARTMENT is in receipt of a cable, forwarded by Mr. Harrison Watson, Trade Commissioner at London, from a firm in Milan, Italy, who wTish to import large quantities of wood pulp and cellulose for paper works. If Canadian shippers interested wire Mr. Harrison Wat: son, stating merchant prices c.i.f. Genoa, he will repeat to Milan. Should exporters desire to communicate direct with the firm in question the name of the company may be obtained on application to the Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa. WAR SUPPLIES FOR FRANCE INFORMATION has been received by the Canadian Government that the General Supply Purchasing Branch of the French War Department ^is open to receive offers for supplies from Canada, especially of wheat, flour and oats, and would immediately examine into such offers. The address is: Mons. l'lntendant-General Vannetelle, Inspector General du Ravitaillement Ministere de la Guerre 6 Boulevard des Invalides, Paris, France. Particulars as to quality, price and port of shipment should be clearly and carefully given and Canadian firms who, have representatives in Paris should get into direct communication with the above. aAFETT-mST INSTRUCTJON GIVEN TP TBE OEILPREN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN of New York city are being instructed in safety-first principles: Through.the co-operation of the police department with, the Board- of Education, police - sergeants are sent to tbe schools to deliver fifteen- minute tfilks to the children at the nine o'clock assembly on such subjects as the prevention of street accidents and the dangers of bonfires. , They also explain why tbe police have to break np certain games on the street, and point out the results of mischievous acts. The children are taught to overcome their fear of policemen and to regard them as their friends. Good results of the work are said to be already apparent in tbe better understanding which exists between children and _ the. police. _ _ __. WJSPOM NEEDED FOR TBE TASK i_ LORD ROSEBERY, speaking in London recently, dealt at length with the closer federation of the Empire. He told how the old Imperial Federation League had been dissdlved, partly because they thought any proposals for closer imperial relations should come from the Dominion, not from the mother country. ' "I am rather disposed to think," said Lord Rosebery, "after the flux of time and the experience of the war, that that judgment may be, reversed and that the proposal should come from the mother country to the dominions to come, into her council and share the responsibilities as regards her foreign policy. That shows what progress the question has made. The blood the Dominions have shed on our behalf must, in its consequence, change the constitution of Empire. I am not now talking of an ideal House of Commons with proportional representation, because it is practically impossible. I do not care what form it is going to take, for our constitution after all, in a technical sense, is a mere ruin. There are so many breaches in the walls that there is ample' opportunity for rebuilding when we need An architect. When the labors of the arduous peace congress are over, there will appear the higher peaks behind, the more gigantic task of reorganizing the British Empire. God grant that wisdom and power be given our statesmen in that day, whenever it comes, and that the patriotism of our outer Dominions shall be shown as much in this bloodless council as on the fields of the Dardanelles and Flanders." This from two Toronto papers: If Mr. Lavergue's remarks in reply to Sir, Sam Hughes' invitation to take command of a regiment indicate the temper of the French-Canadians, they are no more French than they are" British. Their mother country has her very existence threatened, but French Canada does not move. The British Empire is threatened, and still the French-Canadian refuses to go to its defence. For a hundred and fifty years the British navy has protected Canada. The British flag has assured the people i;berty and security from international difficulties. Under the benign influence of that flag, the French-Canadian race has prospered amazingly. But they look across the sea to the land that has protected and,supported them with a feeling of disregard that it is very difficult for any person with an ordinary sense of gratitude to explain.���������The Sentinel. There is no lack of. patriotism or courage in any province. The people of French origin are as loyal to the British flag and as appreciative , of British liberty as the people of British origin, and so far as racial heritage is an influence, the struggle of old France against a national menace is an irresistible appeal. Britain and France, separated nationally and geographically,, are fighting together for the highest national and political ideals. Under such circumstances ' it is simply absurd to attempt the promoting of antipathies between people of British and French origin who have been politically united for a century and a half. The Bourassa-Lavergne campaign is merely a penalty of the late election. It shows that chickens come home to roost. The people of Canada, -irrespective of racial origin, know that Canada is at war. They know that this is Canada's war. They know that it is the war of all upholders of personal liberty and national integrity throughout the world. A few irreconcilables, voicing absurdities and assuming political and constitutional impossibilities in anger over deceptve campaign promises, ~ receive attention out of all proportion to their importance. Quebec is sound at heart and loyal to - the British crown and the cause for which the Empire is fighting. If slow in repudiating un- ��������� worthy leaders or in responding to the call forv volunteers, the ultimate response will be all thes more emphatic and effective.���������The Globe. NEW GOVERNMENT ELEVATOR, .WHICH WAS INSPECTED BY THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS, TO BE READY BY THE MIDDLE OF JANUARY PACKING PARCELS FOR SOLDIERS BRITISH COLUMBIA .ANP * THE PANAMA CANAL TH������ AGITATION in British Columbia to secure facilities for,water transportation between, eastern and western Canada by way of the Panama Canal continues. The% attitude of the- railways toward the water routes has not yet been clearly defined. It is known that Mr. Hays, the former head of the Grand Trunk system, cousidered that a water route by way of the Panama would prove supplementary to rather than a competitor of the Canadian railways. The Canadian Pacific has long profited by the maintenance on the Pacific coast of an American customs officer, whose presence facilitates the shipments in bond through Canada of much Oriental freight destined for points in New England. The people of British Columbia consider that in viewofthis therailways should hot objectto the stationing in New York ,of a Canadian customs officer, whose presence there would facilitate the shipment of heavy and cheap Canadian freight which cannot stand the cost of an all- rail haul to the coast of British Columbia. Some time ago a deputation representing the Canadian Manufacturers' Association went to British Columbia on the invitation of the jobbers to attend a conference between the jobbers and the railway officials in an endeavor to work out something in the way of satisfactory competitive rates between rail and water similar to the rates which have lately been established in the United States over the transcontinental railways to meet the competition of- the Panama Canal. Mr. S. H. Parsons, a vice-president of the Association and Chairman of the Transportation Committee, made it clear during these conferences that he personally had not changed his attitude in regard to the question of facilitating water transportation to British Columbia. In a former article The Globe suggested that Mr. Parsons had changed .his position on this issue since he addressed the Premier six months ago. Mr. Parsons was not a member of the deputation which, on behalf of the manufacturers and the business men of the Pacific coast, urged Sir Robert Borden and his colleagues to provide facilities at New York for water shipment to the Pacific coast. At that time he and his colleagues were desirous of doing everything possible to make communication easy between eastern and western Canada. He still believes that the duty of the east to the west will not be fully discharged without securing, in any Nvay that lies open the most favorable rates of transportation between the east and the west���������Toronto Globe. The public is urged to exercise every care in packing-parcels for the troops,, as careful packing is absolutely essential to ensure delivery of the parcels in good order. - ~ Parcels sent abroad require a higher standard of packing than is necessary in the Canadian Parcel Post, and this applies with even greater force to parcels for the troops. Those which are inadequately packed run great risk of damage or loss of contents. Thin cardboard boxes, such as shoe boxes, and thin wooden boxes, should not be used; nor does a single sheet of ordinary brown paper afford sufficient protection. The following forms of packing are recommended: 1. Strong double cardboard boxes, preferably those made of corrugated cardboard, and having lids which completely enclose the sides of the boxes. 2. Strong wooden boxes. 3. Several folds of stout packing paper. 4. Additional security is afforded by an outer covering of linen, calico or canvas, which should be securely sewn up. The address of the parcel should be written in ink on the cover preferably in two places. The address of the sender of the parcel should also be stated in order that it may be returned if undeliverable. The contents of'the parcel should be stated in writing on, the cover. - In the case of parcels sent to the Mediterranean Force, -they should be very strongly packed. They should'be as nearly round as possible, and well padded with shavings, crumpled paper, or similar protective material. The outer covering should consist of strong linen, calico or canvas, and should be securely sewn up. The use of wooden or metal boxes with square .corners .is undesirable, as parcels so packed are liable to injure other parcels, in transit. No . perishable articles should be sent, * and anything likely to become soft or sticky, sueh as chocolates,' should be enclosed in tins. Parcels merely wrapped in paper or packed in thins cardboard, boxes, such as shoe boxes, cannot be accepted-.. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON D. L. Moody used to say when "I am dead I am not dead." Truly this can be said of this great man. A second "Abraham Lincoln to his race," and yet no man reached the ladder of fame by harder fights than he did. The young man who wanted to be educated, but so poor had to wander in search of it, laid under sidewalks on bitter nights whilst on his way, and when the long expected goal was reached was- told, as were the parents of His Master, 'there was no ,room for him.' Finally' a test came, that of sweeping a room, no room, probably was swept better than that one was swept, and reswept by this thoroughness. He was admitted, as cleanliness was found everywhere, and so throughout his useful life'this characteristic stood him in good stead. He became so popular he had sometimes had to go thousands of miles for a ten minute address. Shortly after this his biography was published. *I had the pleasure of hearing this noble character in Montrear, and though held at 4.3������ p.m. an immense crowd gathered. As one man said, "no one could.have drawn such an au- dience." Dr. Booker .T. Washington is dead, and while people will mourn for him and cannot be comforted, let them think of that great epitaph that stands an imperishable monument^ to., .his memory, The Tuskegee Institute for the education of his own race. The stories about food being scarce in eGrmany have the flavor of German manufacture. Does the Kaiser v/ant the United States to feed Poland*as well as Belgium? LIQUID BREAD I REMEMBER once seeing over a public house door in Liverpool: "Good Ale is Liquid Bread." I went into the house and said: "Give me a quart of Liquid Bread." The .landlord said: "Ah, first rate sign, isn't it?" _ _ _ "Yes," said I, "if it's true." "Oh, it's true enough; my beer is all right." , "Well, give me a bottle to take home." f He gave me a bottle of this liquid bread. I took it to Dr. Samuelson, an analytical chemist, and I said to him: "I want you to tell me now much bread there is in this bottle." He smelled it and said: "It's beer." "No, no," I said, "it's liquid'bread." .. ''Well," he said, "if you come again in a week I'll tell you all about it." He charged me three guineas. In a week's time I went to know all about the liquid bread. The first thing about it was, that there was 93 per cent, of water. "It's liquid anyhow," I said. "We'll pass that, now let's get on to the bread." "Alcohol, 5 per cent." "What's alcohol?" I said. "There's a dictionary. Yon can hunt it up/ for yourself." I hunted it up and found alcohol described as a powerful narcotic poison. Well, I thought, this is the queerest description of bread I ever read in my life. Then he gave me a number of small percentages of curious things which he had put carefully down on each corner of. a piece of white ���������'paper, and which amounted to about a quarter of a thimbleful of dirty looking powder. That was the bread, 2 per cent". ; "And there would not be so much as that," said Dr. Samuelspn, "if it were Bass' or All- sops'. "This is bad beer." "So the better the beer the less bread there is in it?" .* ��������� X ������������������ "Certainly. It is the business of the brewer to get the bread out of it, not to put bread into it." ��������� This is the simple, scientific truth with regard to beer, and the case is stronger with regard to wine and spirits.���������S. G. TO JVID RETURNED SOLDIERS AT A" MEETING of the provincial executive held this week, action was taken looking to the British Columbia committee acting in conjunction with the federal committee for the care of returned soldiers. The provincial government will work along the same lines as adopted hy the other provinces, and in the course of a short time the important work will have been launched on a business basis. Hon. Dr. Young has been appointed chairman of the committee, which will consist ,of seven members. The Victoria City Council will be asked to nominate a member, and one each will be nominated by the special committee of the Victoria Board of Trade, which has the matter in hand, the Vancouver City Council, the Canadian Club .of Vancouver, the New Westminster City Council and the Nanaimo City Council. Dr. Young has written to officials of the other provinces in the Dominion, and upon their replies will base the policy to be followed by British Columbia. Local conditions may require some variation from the line of action pursued in certain- other sections of Canada. The committee's task will be to take care of returning soldiers who have no means of livelihood, of the totally disabled and the convalescent. The latter class is to be a charge_upon the Dominion, but every facility will be furnished by the province to the federal authorities in carrying on the work. X-.. *"��������� Dr. Young anticipates that nominations for the personnel of the committee should reach him in the course of a few days, after which a meeting will be called. Employers of labor will be asked to furnish lists of openings for employment. VXXX^iX-;. V Friday; Ndveml>er19,19iff* flf^?:5y__^|mN^C^^ xxxxx^^^ Cleaned Really More Times Than Seems Necessary J / ������������������m^���������������������������BBH^^������������������������������������������������������HIV V' X * ( / > Such scrupulous care is taken to have ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR come to you absolutely CLEAN���������free from dirt, fluff or lint, that sometimes visitors have remarked it seems unnecessary. That is why " ' ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR is as clean a flour as it is possible to mill.-. The result is, your bread, besides being larger in volume and closer-textured with a peculiar delicious flavor, will he SPOTLESSLY CLEAN. Compare a ROYAL STANDARD loaf, with any other loaf and prove it for yourself. When you ask your grocer_ for this made-in-B. C^ flour REFUSE to have substitutes foisted upon you. Look for the circle V trademark. Vancouver Milling ft Grain Co., Ltd. Vancouver, New, Westminster, Nanaimo, Victoria ������X*X*.������KMfS';l %&&^i$8j-rf*;t lUftlpPi AAjyyj&^A&xn ,W$$/Mm Xv rrrV&-y^m -jAAAAjm^m rrrrMJ.y$^M AAAryywfim yAA^y/^0 WM/^MSm slSfeS !/Mgim m������zm J. D. McNBJL A Candidate for tbe Mayoralty Contest Next January Premier Pancake Flour Made from CHOICEST of Wheat Products. AGREEABLE to any SENSE. A&Jkys^m X;XX^������w xx#i#$tp ���������vXSi!������$|l| ifitilill I j. d. mcneill CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Mr. J. D. McNeill, a resident of j Vancouver for 18 years, who has 'definitely announced his candidature for the office of mayor, is one [of Vancouver's successful busi- l ness men. From a- very small beginning he has gradually built up by strict attention to business'and honorable dealings, one of the largest and most successful cartage, coal and builders' supply businesses in the city. All of. his investments and interests are in Vancouver, and the city's growth gating between Meals is perfectly Natural for Healthy, Active Children ���������Give TbemGoocJ,. Energy-Restariog and prosperity are, therefore^ of special interest to him. His success in his own business and his experience as alderman for Ward II. fit him for the office * of mayor: Mr. McNeill has always given his adherence to and been a generous supporter of every movement for the betterment of Vancouver as a whole. No corporation or combination of parties would have any pull with him. As mayor he would see that any person or corporation doing business with the city would do it in a business-like way and live up to-their agreements-in every detail. (A'. THE PRIME MINISTER AND MACHINE GUNS The BETTER Breads I) - - X .._.*'-. ;X ... .' '��������� - . :' \ ��������� .' x ARE JUST SUCH FOODS of Canada's most nutritious floor and pore in British Colombia's most sanitary, clean, baking 5 FULL 16 OUNCE LO^F Every one "seeled at i_he oven" HAMPTON-PINCHIN Bakers of BETTER Bread After the very definite, almost emphatic statement of. the Prime Minister at St. John, N. B., on October 20th no further money should be diverted from the Patriotic Fund by well meaning but rather thoughtless people who claim that the equipment of tlie Canadian forces is insufficient. Sir Robert has made it very plain that the government is fully prepared to make every necessary provision for guns, munitions and equipments and he appeals to the generosity of the public only on behalf of the Canadian Patriotic Fund, the Red Cross Society and sister associations. We quote below an extract from the speech in question: m"Regarding-;machine guns, we realized early in the war the necessity of an abundant supply, and orders have been given from time to time for a very large number. Those ordered during the iirst twelve months of the war are now being rapidly delivered., and they are more than sufficient to equip two full army corps up to the highest standard of the enemy's forces. During the past summer the provision of machine guns became a matter of' vital interest to tne, Canadian pejople, as reports through the prjess emphasized the necessity that our forces should be adequately supplied witli all the machine guns that could be utilized. Patriotic individuals offered to contribute large sums for this distinctive purpose. The government of Ontario made a similar patriotic proposal, and throughout the country various communities generously subscribed to funds for this object. During my absence in Great Britain my colleagues endeavored to make it clear, -to the people that _an. ample supply of machine guns had been ordered and that these would be- paid for out of the Canadian treasury. The treasury of Canada ought properly to bear all the cost of equipping and maintaining our forces in the field, and that has been our policy. Nevertheless, the "spirit and impulse which prompted our people could not be stayed, and, indeed, any attempt to. stay it would have been misunderstood. Up to date the sums thus received by the government amount to $773,327.95. "In dealing with other needs which will certainly arise, the government will not fail to remember that these generous and free-will contributions have been made. And in all your splendid generosity, do not forget the Patriotic. Fund and the Canadian Red Cross ..Society. They haye done a great work, but they have a stilt greater work to do. Ap peals which assuredly will not fall on deaf, ears must be made in the early future. See that the response is generous and ample. When you are: making provision for the Canadian Patriotic Fund, the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Canadian War Contingent Association and other like patriotic organizations, you may be assured that the government will not Vfail to make every necessary provision for guns, munitions and equipment." . Jj.IjJEA T.Xp. SN^IiGROVB r:.,\ Ot tbe Western Call Staff, who baa BnUstad for Overseas Service MANAGER OF "THE CALX," HEEDS THE CAW. The "Call to the Front" has been heard by another member of the Western Call staff in the person of our genial manager, Mr. Ira T. P. Snelgrove, who has recently enlisted for service with the llth Regiment Irish Fusiliers (the 121st Battalion Western Irish). The Western Call is "doing its bit," this being the second member of the staff to enlist for overseas within the last week W. Cruickshank of the composing department, having left last week for the front with the 47th battalion, while another member is , now on the peace strength of the Irish and expects to enlist in a few days for overseas service. Mr. Snelgrove has had training in the Canadian militia, having been an N. C. O. in the 57th regiment, Peterborough, dnt, in which he served for five years. Mr. Snelgrove's services will be greatly missed by the Western Call and the Terminal City Press, of. which he has been manager for the past year, and he has our very best wishes and congratulations on the noble cause for which he has enlisted. Tbe ONLY Pancake Flow MADE in VWg COUVOtX ASK YOU* GJIOCEH ..���������1XX^S^&������������ ^/^^'-/)^8^/^^\ phone Mvmom *m ^v^^^; The Chinese provinces of Kwantung, Kwang-Si, and Honan are on the verge of a revolution, prepared by those who are opposed to the establishment of a monarchy. It is stated that many arms have recently been smuggled into Canton. The sacrifice demanded today is identical with that required by the Mosaic law, as set out in the Book of Deuteronomy: "Thou shalt take the firstling males of thy flock, without blemish, and Sanctify them to the Lord." Whilst Money in the pocket burns, Money on Deposit here Earns. 4 Per Cent. Interest Credited Monthly Is This Not Convincing?* Dow, Fraser Trust Co. 122 Hastings St. West McKay Station, Burnaby Ottawa Canada PRINGLE ft GUTHRIE Barristers and Solicitors Clive Pringle. N. O. Guthrie. Parliamentary Solicitors, Departmental Agents, Board of Bailway Commissioners Mr. Clive Pringle is a member of the Bar of British Columbia. Citizen Building, Ottawa. ���������ft-,'?" ' *;XX'*��������� - 1^ ' ,4 W"- I %'"<4/ *rtr i;s it i i I p. M p.'--' tv f$:v fex 1*5- PK I Friday, November 19,1915. A function of. the meals at home is to give color to all the home life. The daily menu published this week, and which may be continued, is by one of the best known and valued editors of this department, of several leading dailies in the United States. We feel fortunate in being able to offer to the ladies of this city that which is purchased at a high price by such dailies there. These Cards have been especially written for this paper. Saturday, November 20 The highest happiness is the feeling of well-being which comes to one who is actively employed doing what he was made to do, carrying out the great life- purpose patterned in his individual bent. ���������Orison Marsden. Breakfast���������Stewed Apricots. Creamed Smoked Beef. Rye Muffins. Coffee. Dinner���������Noodle Soup. Boiled Ham, Cider Jelly. Baked Potatoes. Succotash. String Beans. Prune Pudding. Coffee. Supper���������Fish Souffle. Dressed Lettuce. Dry Toast. Baked Apples. Tea. Cider Jelly Soften the contents of a box of gelatine in one cupful of cold water, add one quart of boiling water and two cupfuls of sugar and stir until dissolved, then add one pint of sweet cider, the juice of three lemons and the grated rind of one. Strain into moulds which have been wet with cold water and let stand on ice until firm. Sunday, November 21 '"Some lives there are, to angels' lives akin, Dwelling on earth, yet keeping ever near The golden city gates; so they may hear The harmony before they enter in." Breakfast���������Grapes. Cereal with Cream. Eggs a la Maite d'Hotel. Coffee Bread. Coffee. Dinner���������Consomme. Celery. Olives. Steamed Fowl. Bread Sauce. Rived Potatoes. Mashed Turnips. Tomato Jelly Salad. 'Caramel Ice Cream. Wafers. Coffee. Lunch���������Cold Ham. Stuffed Potatoes. Graham Rolls. Quince Preserves. Spice Cakes. Tea. Bread Sance Press three cloves into half a peeled onion and put in a double boiler with one pint of milk, a sprig of parsley, a blade of mace, one-half teaspoonful of salt, one-quarter of a teaspoonful of pepper and a dash of cayenne. Let cook - half an hour, strain, add,a half cupful of fine bread crumbs and two tablespoonfuls of butter and cook half an hour longer before serving. Monday, Novemberc22 ��������� Sing of its beauty and its worth, 'Its bright and sunny skies, Sing all the loveliness of- earth As seen by happy eyes. ' X ''"' ���������Bipley D. Saunders, - 1'- Breakfast���������Bananas. Cereal with Cream. Ham Omelet. Toasted Rolls., Coffee. . ** Pinner���������Chicken Soup.. Boiled Forequarter of - 'Lamb, Caper Sauce. Duchess Potatoes. Carrots ^with Peas. Blanc Mange. Coffee. Supper���������Minced Chicken with Potatoes. Cel- 9jy. Baking Powder Biscuits. Cream Puffs. Tea. Minced Chicken with Potatoes ; j ' Heat two tablespoonfuls of olive oil in a frying pan, and two raw potatoes peeled and cut s iutdv dice and stir, and cook five minutes, then add pna cupful of boiling water, one cupful of minced cooked chicken, one teaspoonful of scraped onion, one-quarter of a teaspoonful of paprika and pepper and salt to taste. Cover and cook slowly until the potatoes are done, stirring frequently. ato gradually, cook and stir until thickened, add one quart of scalded milk and serve with croutons. A spoonful of whipped. cream may be added to each portion when serving if desired. Wednesday, November 24 The great secret of success in life is for a man to be ready when his opportunity comes. ���������Disraeli. Breakfast���������Oranges. Cereal with Cream. Frizzled Dried Beef. Rice Griddle Cakes with Honey. Coffee. Dinner���������-Vegetable Soup.. Beef an4 Potato Pie. Fried Parsnips., Lettuce and Beet Salad. Cottage Pudding with Foamy Sauce. Coffee. Supper���������Tunny Fish Cutlets. Mixed Pickles. Corn Bread. Baked Apples. Drop Cookies. Tea. Tunny Fish Cutlets Mix one and one-half cupfuls of finely flaked tunny fish with an equal quantity of hot mashed potatoes. Season with pepper, salt and a dash of cayenne, add one whole egg and one egg yolk beaten until light, stir well together, shape into cutlets, dip in beaten egg. roll in fine dry bread crumbs, fry in deep hot fat and serve with slices of lemon. Thursday, November 25 When you have rounded out the arch of your lifetime���������built carefully, stone by stone���������antT when it stands there for all posterity to see���������if you have' placed sincerity as its keystone you have secured it , steadfastly for years to come. ���������John Redhead Ffoofne, Jr. Breakfast���������Grapes. Cereal with Cream. Eggs Vermicelli on Toast. Coffee. Dinner���������Mulligatawney Soup. Baked Fillet of Veal. Browned Potatoes. Peas. Marshmallow Pudding. Cocoa Sauce. Coffee. Supper���������Creamed Potatoes with Walnuts. Hot Biscuits. Preserved Fruit. Sponge Cake. Tea. Marshmallow Pudding, Cocoa Sauce Beat one egg until light, add one cupful of sugar, a dash of salt and one pint of hot milk and cook over-boiling water until slightly thick - ened. Remove from the fire, add two tablespoon: fuls of granulated gelatine softened in one-quarter of a cupful of cold water and stir until dissolved. ( Place in a pan of iced water and when it begins to thicken add one dozen marsh- mallows' cut in small pieces, one-half cupful of shredded and blanched almonds, two teaspoonfuls of vanilla and one-half pint of cream whipped until stiff. Turn into a. wet mold and let stand in a cool place until firm. , Cocoa Sauce���������Mix one cupful of brown sugar with two tablespoonfuls of. cocoa,' add one teaspoonful of butter and one cupful ,,of milk, cook until thick and serve with the pudding while" warm. ��������� ' : Tuesday, November 23 Within his sober realm of leafless trees * The russet year inhaled the dreamy air, % lake some tanned reaper in his hour of ease, . When all the fields are lying brown and bare. ���������Thomas Buchanan Read. __ Breakfast���������Apple Sauce-Broiled Bacon. Fried Sweet Potatoes. Dry Toast. Coffee. Dinner���������Tomato Bisque. Roast Beef. Brown Sauce. Baked Potatoes. Brussels Sprouts. Cranberry Tarts. Coffee. Supper���������Curried Lamb. Boiled Rice. Rye Dread. Baked Bananas. Tea. Tomato Bisque j Put one pint" of stewed tomatoes in a sauce pan, add half an onion peeled and sliced, one .stalk of celery cut in small pieces, a sprig of par- ��������� 4-sley, a bit of bay- leaf, six peppercorns, four ������loves, one teaspoonful of salt and two teaspoon- fulsVof sugar. Let simmer twenty minutes after the boiling point is reached, then rub through a sieve and add phe-third of a teaspoonful of soda. Cook three tablespoonfuls of flour in three tablespoonfuls of butter, stir in the strained tom- Friday. November 20 Time, when well husbanded, is like a cultivated field of which a few acres produce more of what is useful to life than extensive provinces, even of the richest soil, when overrun with weeds and brambles. ���������David Hume. Breakfast���������Fried Apples. Bacon. Salt Codfish in White Sauce. Popovers. Sauce. Pinner���������Cream of Corn Soup Baked Stuffed Fish, Drawn Zutter Sauce. Mashed Potatoes. Boiled Onions. Lettuce and Beet Salad. Banbury Tarts. Coffee. Supper���������Baked Creamed Celery with Eggs. Toast. Stewed Figs. Lemon Cookies. Tea. " _ "' Baked Creamed Celery With Eggs Wash the celery, cut it in half inch pieces, cover with boiling water and cook slowly until tender. Melt three tablespoonfuls of butter, add three tablespoonfuls of flour mixed with one-half teaspoonful of salt and one-quarter of a .teaspoonful of pepper, then pour in slowly one and one-half cupfuls of milk and stir and cook until smooth and thick. 'Add the celery, of which there should be two. cupfuls, turn into a buttered shallow dish suitable for the table, break four or five fresh eggs over the top, sprinkle lightly with buttered crumbs and bake in a hot oven until the whites begin to set. Do not bake too long as the heat from the dish will complete the cooking after removal from the oven. Serve with a garnish of celery leaves. "J1NOI.B POT" COAL BUILDERS' SUPPLIES i/ FUENITUKE BAGGAGE and PIANO MOVERS The most heat with least amount of waste. Lump, $6.50 per ton. Nut, $5.50 per ton. In our warehouses on False Creek we carry a complete stock of COMMON AND FIRE BRICK, PLASTER, CEMENT, SEWER and DRAIN PIPE, Etc. We do all kinds of cartage work, but we specialize on the moving of Furniture, Pianos and Baggage. We have men who are experts in the handling of all kinds of household effects. AGREEMENT IS SIGNED YOUR PATRONAGE IN ALL THESE LINES SOLICITED McNeill, Welch & Wilson, Ltd. 80 Pender Street East, Vancouver, B. C. PHONES: SEY. 405, 605, 5408, 5409 Definite information has been received that the agreement between the Great Northern Railway and the C. N. R. had been sighed at the head pflfices of the companies in Toronto and St: Paul.. The agreement provides for running rights for the Canadian Northern over the tracks of the Great Northern between Port Mann and Vancouver, as well as for the use of the Great Northern terminals here by the C. N. R. The agreement will provide the running rights over the Canadian Northern on behalf of the Great Northern between. Hope and Port Kells. DUNCAN CAMPBELL GENERAL SUPT. Advices from Winnipeg state that Mr. Duncan Campbell, who during construction has been acting as general manager of the Mackenzie & Mann line west of Winnipeg, is coming to' the coast to assume the post of general superintendent of the Pacific division of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, with headquarters in Vancouver. His jurisdiction will extend over the portion of the line from Tollerton, 126 miles, west of Edmonton, to Vancouver. Mr. Campbell has been with the Canadian Northern for twelve years and is regarded as one of the ablest railway men in Western Canada. He is most popular with employees and officials and the news of his appointment will be received with much gratification in C. N. R. circles. Mr. Campbell visited Vancouver recently while making an inspection of the line through from Edmonton. TEDDY ROOSEVELT MAY GO TO THE FRONT A Washington report says that there is a possibility that ex-President. Theodore Roosevelt may put into practical effect his public and' vigorous espousal of the cause of the allies by personally leading the way and himself volunteering for active service with the Canadian forces. While, of course, no official statement could, for international reasons, be made as to what position Col. Roosevelt would be given were he to' offer his services, it is certain he would be given a high command "Both in public and in private life, Col. Roosevelt has intimated his strong conviction tha national honor and national safe- .ty demanded the active participation of the United States in the war against the German attempt at world tyranny and his per sonal desire to get into the fight himself. It is stated that during his recent visit to Quebec on a hunting trip he declared he would like to be fighting at the front in the same cause as the Canadians. If, the United States continues to remain neutral, it would not be surprising if Col. Roosevelt put his convictions into practical effect by going to the front. CAUSE GREECE AND ROUMANIA TO JOIN Exercise, temperance, fresh air, and needful rest are the best of all physicians. A Balkan correspondent, telegraphing from Bucharest, expresses the opinion that if Russia could send into the Serbian campaign a force of 200,000 men while the French and British troops are landing on the Aegean coast, the hesitation which prevails in certain quarters in Roumania would be dissipated and both Roumania and Greece would throw in their lots with the entente allies. "In this event," says the correspondent. "Roumania could fall on Bulgaria in the rear with 200,- 000 men and simultaneously attack the German front with 400,- 000 men. Roumania feels safe in the Carpathian passes, whieh she regards as impregnable. The scene of. action in: such a case would probably be eastern Bulgaria or Thrace, where Field Marshal von Der Gqltz's army is ar- sembled, but lacks munitions.'';- The distance of the. entente allies naval base from the scene of the hostilities in Serbia, and the necessity for guarding the long line of .communications in a difficult country and in the face of a hostile population, are regarded by the correspondent as.rendering a northward march from Sal- oniki inadvisable. The concentration of forces farther east is held by the correspondent to be imposed by. military conditions. Now is the Time To Buy Your ���������^���������-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m*^^*^*jt^*^^^*^m9Mmmm*m^^^*i Printing Supplies The time to put your best foot forward is when your competitors are showing signs of weakness* Strong impressive printing is more valuable to-day than ever, because business men are on the alert to detect the slightest indication of unfavorable conditions/ahd for this very reason every suggestion of strength and progress is doubly effective. Your Printing should bring this to your customers' attention not only in connection with your office sta- tionery, but with all printed matter and advertising. WE PRINT CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BOOKLETS' FOLDERS COMMERCIAL STATIONERY Terminal City Press Limited PHONE FAIR. 1140 203 KINGSWAY ' 'f r ' x~ XX xx:x;sXf^X] ' \X W '..'_ >w-' ''-V:'l Friday, November 19, J915. SPORTING COMMENT > Dunderdale and Poulin are not lowing any great anxiety to sign for this season. They no >ubt have offers from the east id may consider taking a turn the eastern league this year. ��������� ��������� ��������� The Portland players have adapted a young pig as a mascot. re,hope this is not taken to mean lat the Rosebuds are "on the log" this season. ��������� ��������� ��������� President Patrick has no use for contract jumpers, so he says lln this respect those players who Imay jump from the coast league Ito the east may have cause to ���������regret their actions in the years Ito come. The old longing for the Iwest will probably return and [with it the desire for a berth in the coast league, but there will | be nothing doing from this end. ��������� * ��������� Alf. Smith, the old wing man of the "Silver Seven" of Ot- I tawa, is' managing the Senators [this year, and promises some surprises to the other teams this season. From the appearance and showing of the Senators on the coast last spring, there is i certainly room for improvement. .The Ottawas were not by any means in the same class as the | Vancouver team of last year, and lif their sample was the best the N. H. A. could produce there is slight hope for the Stanley Cup changing hands in a hurry. - ��������� ��������� ��������� Walter Smaill is looking for a job with Ottawa. He complains [he did not get a chance on the coast as he was kept playing oh the forward line when he- should 'have been on - the defence. No .^doubt Sinaijlis a_ bejter. defence. |,;man than a forward, but' there were better defence men than he in Victoria, so there was nothing 'else for it than to play him on the line. Walter has plenty of -good hockey in him yet, and his friends out here will hope he will land a berth in the minor league. The Winnipeg youths who were offered contracts have not signified any intention of acceptance. Swelled heads, perhaps. Well, cheer up, they will get a fine chance to rust out in the 'Peg among the amateurs. ��������� ��������� ������ The Victoria team is already in a fair way to being complete. Lester Patrick has got hold of a number of youngsters who will likely make good right from the start, and with himself, Genge and Kerr, will make a strong bid for the honors. Poulin will likely be along' in a few days, and with him the Aristocrats will be still further strengthened. * * * Seattle's new ice arena is said to be catching on in great style. It was opened last week and a large number of skaters are interesting themselves in the popular pastime. ' And when the fans of Seattle see a game of hockey they will still further enthuse over ice skating and hockey. It is sure to pay down there, and the promoters will make big money on their investment without a doubt. * ���������' '��������� To date the Pacific Coast Hockey League has lost one man in the hockey war. Frank, Nighbor, the star wing man of the Vancouvers, has decided to remain in the east this year, and has been signed up by Ottawa. It is said he will be the highest priced man in the eastern league, bor's absence from the Vancouver line Will make a big hole to fill, but Barney Stanley, the Ed- .njonton boy, is capable of turning the job to the taste of Manager Patrick, and will not go to .Seattle,-as was previously announced, but will remain with the champions. Nighbor's home is in Pembroke, Ont., quite near to Ottawa, and his choice of re maining east is a perfectly na tural one (along with the top heavy salary) and the promise of a job in tbe capital. Vancouver's ice arena opened Wednesday night with , a large attendance. The price of admission on band nights is 40 cents, a reduction from the "practice of former years. Vancouver fans will get their once-over on the hockey players in th*e course of a few days. .��������� ��������� ��������� Seattle has a complete team already. The five eastern stars are on their way west, and ��������� with Holmes, Carpenter, Foystjon, Wilson, Walker, Bobby Rowe, and Haas, the ��������� Metropolitans are already contenders for the highest honors of the league. Another player or two will be lined up shortly for the rounding out of. the team. ������ ��������� ��������� President Patrick is still after Laviolette and Pitre, of the Canadians. A report from the east is to the effect that Pitre has sign ed up, but he may still be on the fence, and if so, the coast has a good chance of seeing him out here again. Laviolette' has never been out this way and a change of environment would do him good. Besides these two there are still several others in the east who the locals are after. Tommy. Smith, of Quebec, would fill in nicely on one of. the teams, and it is understood has been tendered a contract to play out here. WAR SIGNALS HANBIWVS For UJMPER-SASH-POORS WOOD& COAJJ. ���������Pbone: Sayview JQ75 Phones: North Van. 323 anct 103. Seymour 2182. WALLACE SHIPYARDS, ITP. ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS Steel and Wooden Vessels Built, Docked, Painted and Repaired. North Vancouver, B. 0. When we read what the airmen write about their experiences during the present war, we learn that the chief purpose of most of their flights is not to drop bombs Nigh- on *he enemy, but rather to locate the enemy's artillery and to aid their own artillery in directing their fire. The airman is often sent up at the order of the commander of a battery, to ascertain whether the guns are overshooting the mark, do not reach, or are too far-to right or left. It is imperative that he be able to communicate his information almost instantaneously, and some very ingenious methods of transmitting it to the earth have been devised. - Telephone systems are good for anchored baloons, but are out of the question for aeroplanes or zeppelins. Wireless telegraphy has so many difficulties and dangers as to prove quite impractical. ' The French are using a very ingenious method of signalling by means of. soot clouds. An apparatus filled with lampblack rests near the hand of the airman, and when he presses a lever some of this soot passes down a pipe and is> discharged into the air in a black cloud. The pipe is so delicately arranged that the clouds may be small or .large. The * operator can spell out the Morse telegraphic code in the lit tie clouds, and they can be read from earth. "���������A Germans Use Mirrors The Germans have adopted what they consider a far more practical mode of communication Prof. Donath has invented a system of signal mirrors, lighted by I a very strong lamp, which permits the airman to send his messages and also to receive instructions ,in ��������� the day time as well as at night. The apparatus is so regulated that the operator may send a long or short flash, thus utilizing the Morse code or any other code which may have been agreed upon. The light in the little lump of this apparatus has a flash of 10,- 000 candle-power, and while it can be used for only forty or fifty hours without renewing the burner, this is enough for all practical purposes. The power for the light comes from a special .seven-celled battery, weighing only eight pounds,' including the metallic covering. When a message is to be sent the operator directs a telescope over the reflector tb the desired point. Then he presses on a but ton, the lamp light, flashing ling or short, according to the pressure. In All Weathers The officers on the earth re ceive the message, and may return a reply in the same way, being provided with similar mirrors and lamps. - By this method messages can be flashed not only at night and in foggy weather, but also in the daytime, in clear weather. The temperature of the filament in the lamp is so high that it sends out a ray of light-almost as bright sunlight, and this is why the flashes are visible even in the day time. The signals can be read with the naked eye for a distance of f.our miles or more in the daytime, and at night for a distance of eight miles and upwards. With a field glass the signals may be distinguished for a far greater distance. j When it is necessary to send a written communication, such as a plan of a fortification, as seen from the aeroplane; the primitive to a not unsuccessful result, ensuring to the local governors a goodly flow of cash and to' the colors "sturdy country youths who could not afford to pay so high a price. The third elass who resisted the British occupation are the warlike Arab tribesmen of the country. This year two important actions have been fought on the supposed site of the Garden of Eden. Nothing will shake the conviction that in Kurna, at the junction of the Tigris and the Euphrates, Mesopotamia possesses the original Garden of Eden, though units of the garrison who occupied its defences during the torrid months of May and June express doubts on its autheiti- city. The first of these actions was a land fight, such an one as takes place daily in Flanders. The second, over identically the same ground, after the floods had ris en, a naval action in which ships of the Royal Navy were able to participate. Mesopotamia boasts a record variation of. temperature during the year. Bitter cold and damp in winter and intense and malarious heat in summer have added enormously to the difficulties of the operations. Trade in this country of infinite possibilities has faltered for many years under the oppressive rule of the Turk. Revenue to the government was often assessed at half the produce of the land, and the only saving clause was that some of the more powerful land owners were accustomed to refuse to pay revenue at all. Still, the Turkish government had their own methods of jogging the memories of the recalcitrant, and there are few Shiekhs or large Which Do Ton Prefer? Pawing along the street we observed a man on the' road twist- .* ing a piece of wire. In reply to. the query, "What are you do-" ingf" he said: "I am breaking up this hay wire. It might cir- , cle $ fellow's fetlock and do dam-' age." The same man has been seen removing cobble stones and roots from the road as he walk-, ed along. There are other men who step over stones and roots��������� * we might say, tumble over these obstructions, and never dream ot, throwing them out of the way., We have been reminded, of--a stage driver who would jolt his wagon over a log on an otherwise, smooth road all summer, being too lazy to get off the wagon to remove it. If. you watch the lives of these two classes of men yon will find that one class is' always trying to help, while,the other class is always waiting to be helped. To which class do yon belongf *���������'��������� ".-\, > l������_, rJt 'X. SYNOPSIS OF GOAL MUmffl. REGULATIONS xXi - v-Xi - * .H H X,'3 uuiu bus acivjfiaw}, uiv {/iuiuutq ��������� inethod of dropping the sheet 0f landowners who have not served Coal mining rights of the Domin- on, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta,- .he Yukon Territory, "tbe North-west * Territories and in a por-, tion of the province of British yol- umbia, may be leased for a term, of twenty-one years at" an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,860 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for ������a lease must be . made by the applicant in person to> the Agent or .Sub-Agent of the di������-, trict in .which the rights applied for are situated. , In surveyed territory the land muat be described by sections, or legal > subdivisions > of sections, and in aft- surveyed territory the tract applied, for shall be staked out by ike applicant himself. iftfji '* f is paper tied to a stone has long been abandoned. The airman is provided with a special bomb in -tyhich the letter or plan is placed. ' He then drops the bomb which is so weighted that it falls sharp end first. As the end strikes tbe ground a trigger is released which sets fire to a torch on top, and thus the location of the bomb is indicated by day or night. WAR GOES ON IN GARDEN OF EDSN HAVING A REST BY THE ROADSIDE ' Whatever the feelings of the troops about the approaching winter may be, those who have spent the last six months iri Mesopotamia and the Persian Gulf cannot but feel that the end of the long and trying heat will spell a new lease of. life to them. The climate, one of the worse in the world, has taken a heavy toll of British and Indian troops alike, and it speaks well for the spirit of the troops and the enterprise of their leaders that the operations have been consistently successful since the expeditionary force landed in November, last The fruits of nine months' campaign include the defeat of the enemy on three lines���������the Tigris, the Euphrates and on the Ah waz line���������and the occupation of an enormous area of valuable country. The troops who have opposed the British advance are in the main Turkish regulars, and in these are included several of the Constantinople regiments who were dispatched to the southern campaign before Constantinople, was threatened bv the allies. The Turkish regulars were loyally and ably assisted by Arab and Kurd levies, for Turkey, even in her most distant provinces, enforced universal military service. As might be expected among an Eastern nation, this law was openly manipulated to the advantage of local governors. The fee for avoiding military service was as high as $30 Turkish, just before the British occupation, levied indiscriminately on Mohammedans, Jews, Christians and Chaldeans. In practice this system led '4 xc, X>;! -i,������������'" terms of imprisonment in Constantinople,, varying in length I from two to twenty years, forar rears of revenue, often contracted by their .predecessors The production of grain, where every essential for its" success ful production exists, was dis couraged by strangling taxation, and the frequent action of the Turkish government in placing an embargo on export did not tend to encourage trade in grain or in any other commodity. The export of dates to Europe and America is the chief source of wealth on the lower stretches of the river. Profits are large, and as the dates need little care or cultivation, and a sufficient livelihood is easily come by, a more than- ordinary dislike - of work characterizes the inhabitants of tbis part of the country and an independence which is rarely to be met with in other highly populated countries of the east. During the first half of the year excessive floods inundated all the country in which operations were taking place. An amphibious sort of warfare was 4he result where soldiers of the British and Indian armies and sailors of the Royal Navy met one another half way. Each application must be aeeompaai- - ed by a fee of #5 which will be *���������:,��������� funded if the rights >pflied for * no not available, but not otherwise. A,. royalty shall be paid; on the'mer* ehantable output of ithe mine at the fate of five cents per ton. /,'��������� - X The person operating the mine dutf) furnish the Agent with sworn r*ttros accounting for the full quantity, of merchantable coal mined snd pay tit* royalty thereon. If 'the coal mininf rights are riot being operated, suefe ire- turns should be furnished at lesst once a year. The lease will include tbts.ccal mining rights oaly, but tbe lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should ������toe made to tbe Secretary, Ot- tbe Department of the Interior. Ottawa, or to 'any Agent or 8ub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. ���������58782. ������Xpi <VX| "��������� X t fi"A &AND ACT Vancouver land District, District of Coast, flange I. TAKE NOTICE that Agnes I*. Clark, of Vancouver, occupation, housekeeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted sixty chains north of Northwest corner of Indian Reserve No. 3, Blunden Harbour, thence 80 chains west, thenee south about 80 chains to shore line, thence easterly along shoreline to Indian Reserve, thenee north 80 chains to point of commencement. : Dated July 24th, 1915. AGNES L. CLARK, R. O. Clark, Agent. LEGAL ADVERTISING Get our Rates for Advertising Legal Notices, Land Notices, Etc., which are required by law to appear but once a week. We can advertise your requirements at a satisfactory price. THE WESTERN CALL ^^*^mmmmmmmmmmmm9*9M 8 THE WESTERN CALL * * I Mr. R. 0. Boult leaves this week-end for Sechelt, where he will remain for some time. He will have charge of the general store at that place^ for the winter months. A memorial service in memory of. Nurse Edith Cavell will take place on Sunday evening in Christ church under the auspices of the Prisoners of "War Committee. Rev. C. F. McGaffin will be the preacher. Mt. Pleasant Y. P. S. C. E. ' The Y.P.S.C.E. of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church held their regular meeting Monday evening last with a very good attendance. The topic "The Battle With the Bar-room in Canada," was taken by Mr. Callander, who gave a very interesting and inspiring address. Instead of the social already announced for next week, the regular meeting will be held. George H. Cottrell, ex-alderman for Ward 6, has announced that he will contest that - seat at the coming elcetions.."X "Western on Com- The 121st regiment, Irish" now quartered mercial Drive, will winter in New Westminster in the fair buildings at that place. CHURCH SERVICES HUNTER���������LORD An interesting ceremony was performed at St. Andrew's Pres- 'byterian church on Wednesday morning at 9.30, when Miss Grace Edna Lord became the wife of Mr. A. L. P. Hunter, of the law firm of Maitland, Hunter and Maitland.' Miss Lord is exceedingly well and favorably known in Mount Pleasant, and has the warpiest congratulations from a host of friends: Mr. and Mrs. Hunter left immediately for a trip to the south. Salvation Array Citadel, cor. Quebec and 7th ave. Special services will be conducted by Adjt. and Mrs. Gosling, assisted by Lt. Lissamore, of Camrose, Alta., who is on furlough in the city. Mt. Pleasant S. A. Silver Band in attendance. - Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian ��������� Rev. A. E. Mitchell, the pastor, will preach. Morning subject: "The Broken Things 'of. Life"; evening subject, "The Man Who Wants Something for Nothing." In the afternoon at 2.30 the Comet Club for young men will meet, in .the auditorium of the church. This is thev first autumn meeting The Dominion House is due to and the pastor will address the assemble at Ottawa on January young men on the subject 13th "Young Canadians and Their Friday, November 19,1915. MAJOR R. Q. MAXWELL Adjt. llth Regt. Irish Fusiliers Canada of New Heritage." Allyoung men and middle-aged me ninvited. Mr. Pleasant Methodist���������Rev. Dr. Sipprell, pastor. Rev. Dr. Whittington will preach in the morning and Dr. Sipprell in the evening, The - evening subject will be "Do We Take Jesus seriously?" St. Paul's Presbyterian ��������� Rev. R. ,-G. MacBeth will preach morning and evening. ��������� U8TAJJUSHED 1886 Ceperley, Howwefell & Co. Limited .;.: INVESTMENTS ^ INSURANCE ' , X, Ooyernminfc Municipal and'Corporation Bonds (Canadian). . . yielding from- 5 per cent, to 7 per cent. , .Rents and Mortgage Interests collected. '^Investments made,on.First Mortgage and Estates managed under porsonal supervision. Insurance���������Pire,Idfef Accident,' Marine, Automobile, Bm- . -fJloyers' Liability. . ' IMfeVa^**** W SMHDgi St We* T ARMSTRONG, MORRISON & CO. umv^p s Public Work* Contractors Bead Office, 810-15 Bower BwWfog Seymour 1836 VAJrtWJVJSR CANADA Rev. C. W. Gordon (Ralph Connor) has been promoted to - the rank of major and appointed senior chaplain of ���������' the Canadian forces in England. the Burglars took a whirl at big safe in Turner's Dairy, cor 17th and Ontario the other morning. They got away with about $20 in small change, but missed a large sum by their inability.;to pour the "soup" correctly. One of the drivers is reported to ha^e approached about the time, which seems to have thrown a scare into the thieves. HONOR ROU. SERVICE Dominion Goal Co. SOUTH WBLXJNGTON COAI. DOMINION WOOD YARD All Kinds of Wpod Phone: Fair. 1564 Mount Pleasant Livery TRANSFER Furniture and Piano Moving; Baggage, Express and Dray. Hacks and Carriages at all hours. Phone Fairmont 848 Corner Broadway and Main A."F. McTavish, Prop. At Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church on Sunday evening a roll of honor of over seventy names was unveiled. The names'were those of the boys who have gone out from this congregation to do service overseas. Rev. A. J3. Mitchell delivered an inspiring address on the subject "The Need of the Heroic in the Women Who Suffer and the Men Who Fight. Misses Kitty Thopmson and Hazel Cameron," eacb_6f ~ whom have" three brbthers at the front, unveiled the tablet. Special mu- sic was rendered by the choir, and the church was filled to the doors. At the conclusion of the service the National Anthem was sung. IS THE PRUSSIAN PAST HIS BEST? .Close readers of the war news will efoubtless have observed that the armies of the Kaiser are not winning much glory for their emperor-murderer jiist now. The cable brings many lines of news which/are not cheering by any means, but what the Prussian soldiers are doing (not including their murders of Red Cross nurses and mutilation of Serbian babies) need cause little anxiety. On the far eastern front the Russians are more than holding their own. They have been steadily gaining on a large portion of the long battle line ever since General Von Hindenburg's big drive of a couple of months ago, and it will be surprising indeed, if, during the winter months, the Germans dqjnot���������suffer even more than reverses. Oh the western front, where, time and again, the announcement was made that the Kaiser had ordered that the eoast must be reached, and where gigantic drives were attempted the "offensive" of the German armies is now a joke. Even though the French and British victories ' * * have not been followed up as vig^ orously as the great events of three weeks ago led the people to hope for, the Germans seemed quite incapable of any defensive. But a few days ago .a great drive on Constantinople was announced. The German part of it has been an utter failure up to date. Had it not been for the perfectly fresh troops of the Bul- gar the Kaiser's armies would have suffered disaster, if, indeed, they have not done so already, at the hands of. the gallaht Serbians. On the Galician war front the combined forces of the Germans and Austro-Hungarians are proving quite ineffective against the constantly advancing Russians. Fifteen months ago the Kaiser and his war lords firmly believed that the Germanic armies were capable of overcoming any resistance that might be offered, and sweeping over Europe at will. Today, if it were not for the fresh Allies that the Teutons have brought into, the arena tney would be incapable of effectual offensive on any front. What, then, is the matter with the German soldiers ���������especially the , Prussians ? Does it not stand to reason that he is war weary, the result of the overwork of fifteen months ? Surely, or else he was not as" good a fighter as the Britisher or the Frenchman in the first place, in spite of all the boasting about his warlike instincts, his great fighting ability; his wonderful preparedness and his unquestionable spirit. As far as the results are disclosed by the official reports, including the German, the Pruss'ian soldier is not the equal today of the'Turk, the Bulgar, or even the Austrian. Is he done, or is he sparring for wind? Not likely the latter. Is it not more than likely that the desperate efforts of. Germany to get the Balkan armies lined up on her side are due to the fact that she knows the best fighting days pf, her own men are past ? Was not that what'Lord Kitchener meant when he said the Germans had shot their bolt. Let us hope that it is so. On -the other hand the Allies have millions of fresh men yet available. Canada has not raised half the number she could���������and will���������if necessary. En^lah(| is not near conscription yet, . and there's a Roumanian army of 600,000 men in the finest of trim, besides which France and Italy have large reserves. In the face of some things that are discouraging it is just as well to make a survey like this. The British, the Russians and the French have "spared their men: The Germans have not tried to save theirs. It is worth something .to know that our men���������are better than our enemies; that they are now better equipped, and that they are men who have volunteered to defend their nation's honor and fight on the side of righteousness against a would-be world oppressor. Such men cannot be beaten. ARE YOU MOVING INTO A FLAT If so numerous household articles will not be required. Don't store the valuable articles any old place* but obtain storage in our new " Security Pii proof Warehouse," absolutely the finest in Canada. Rates no higher than y,, would pay elsewhere without the same high-grade service and protection V.' "Car Van?" P^1^'. shiPPinS at ���������* freight" rates, and removals in mode "WE KNOW HOW" (ampbeIlStdrace (bMPANY Oldest and largest in Western"������anada ( , Orncc 657 Beatty_4$treet( ThONE Seymour 7360 J. Dixon House Phone: Bay. 886 Office Phone: 6. Murray House Phone: Bay. 1137L - Seymour 8765-8766 DIXON & MURRAY Office and Store Fixture rianufacturers Jobbing .Carpenters Painting, Paperhanging and Kalsomining Shop! 1065 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, B.C. VERNON FEED CO. 255 BROADWAY EAST Best Store for POULTRY Supplies . Hay, Grain, Flour and Feed Branches at 49th and Fraser; 270 Joyce, Ed., Collingwood Plhones1: Fair. 186-878 and. Fraser 175 We carry everything you need for successful Poultry Raising. Our Standard is "Quality, Service and Low Prices." PHONES: Fair. 186-878 & Fraser 175 eckieShoes Made /^____mfc|__w KNEST SHOE LEATHER FROM WORLD'S BEST MARKETS. That is the iind, and the only kind of shoe leather that goes in each and^every pair of LECKIE'6 BOOTS AND SHOES. EXPERT workmen, trained for their iobs, watch JACKIE'S BOOTS AN SHOES in every process of making. Every pair is INSPECTED before leaving the factory. That is the reason the LECKIE BOOTS you buy at your store wear so well���������give such splendid service. I A CANADIAN RECRUITING SONG you, Boys, your country needs Answer to the call; Come and do your duty-��������� Don't let the old flag* fall. Britain's cause demands it��������� Do not say her nay; Her cause is right, right is might Then fill the ranks to-day. Men of grit and courage Are sorely needed now To crush this Dragging tyrant, And check the ruthless foe, Those Huns must have a lesson��������� "Which they will not forget ,��������� - . The heart of stricken Belgium Cries out for vengeance yet. Then, hurry up, Canadians, Join those gone out before��������� They have done some good work, You can do some niore. Your King and Country need you. Come rally to the call, And join the ranks like, heroes��������� Don't let the old flag fall. CA^yA.^. m^EljAS To be Officer Commanding the 121st Battallion Western Irish THE WESTERN IRISH Recruiting for the llth Regt. Irish Fusiliers Overseas Battalion, the 121st Western Irish, is s?oing on quite briskly, and it will not take long at the present irate to bring it up to full stren "rate to bring if up to full strength. To give an idea Of what tbe J 1th has already done to supply men for overseas battalions at the front we give the following: _. 7th Batt. Overseas C.E.F. ..333 29th .....2(H 47th ..........609 62nd 120 67th 99 72nd 6 1st Pioneer Corps 6 llth C. M. R.; 1 54th 1 Definite arrangements have not heen made in regard to quarters tor the battalion. It was at first thought that they would move to Queen's Park, New Westminster, recently vacated by the 47th Battalion, but this is doubtful since the 104th regiment, New Westminster, has been authorized to r������ernit an active service unit. It is possible that one or other or both of the battalions may be billeted during the winter. In the east, where little outdoor training can be done because of the cold and snq-wy members of several battalions are being billeted at their own; homes ar at other places. This means that they sleep and eat at their homes or the place where they are billeted ahd report; for duty at battalion headquarters early each day. Extra billeting-allowance is given the; men. Thus, when a detachment of McGill college men was being; recruited in Vancouver for the University Company the privates were paid I'l .85 a day instead of the usual allowance of ���������$3.1Q.: They lived at home and the military- officials paid them in money what it would have cost to keep them in camp. 1
Featured Collection
BC Historical Newspapers
The Western Call 1915-11-19
Item Metadata
Download
- Media
- xwestcall-1.0188657.pdf
- Metadata
- JSON: xwestcall-1.0188657.json
- JSON-LD: xwestcall-1.0188657-ld.json
- RDF/XML (Pretty): xwestcall-1.0188657-rdf.xml
- RDF/JSON: xwestcall-1.0188657-rdf.json
- Turtle: xwestcall-1.0188657-turtle.txt
- N-Triples: xwestcall-1.0188657-rdf-ntriples.txt
- Original Record: xwestcall-1.0188657-source.json
- Full Text
- xwestcall-1.0188657-fulltext.txt
- Citation
- xwestcall-1.0188657.ris
Full Text
Cite
Citation Scheme:
Usage Statistics
Share
Embed
Customize your widget with the following options, then copy and paste the code below into the HTML
of your page to embed this item in your website.
<div id="ubcOpenCollectionsWidgetDisplay">
<script id="ubcOpenCollectionsWidget"
src="{[{embed.src}]}"
data-item="{[{embed.item}]}"
data-collection="{[{embed.collection}]}"
data-metadata="{[{embed.showMetadata}]}"
data-width="{[{embed.width}]}"
data-media="{[{embed.selectedMedia}]}"
async >
</script>
</div>
Our image viewer uses the IIIF 2.0 standard.
To load this item in other compatible viewers, use this url: https://iiif.library.ubc.ca/presentation/cdm.xwestcall.1-0188657/manifest