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THE HISTORICAL PAGEANT At the Mount Pleasant Metho- Idist church last night the British Columbia Sunday School Association presented a historical pageant describing the method of religious education in all ages from the times of the patriarchs until -the present. Tableaux were presented to show each of the many departmentsof the modern Sunday school and its work.. The [first tableau presented Religion, [Education and Youth presented 1 by a trio from the Fifth Avenue [Baptist church, then followed in Jorder the Hebrew Patriarch, by [the First Christian Church; [School of the Scribes, by the Mt. I Pleasant Presbyterian 'church; [Synagogue Scribes, by the Oak j Street Methodist church; The $epching of Timothy by the Ste- I vest on Union Church; the Mid- Ule^Ages, by the". First Christian I Church; Robert Raikes School,'by $tx Paul's Presbyterian, church; 'Reformation Period by the .First Baptist Church: Second.Tableau, | oy Fourteenth Ave. Methodist Church; Cradle Roll by the Kitsilano Methodist Church; Begin- |;ners' Class by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; School Cadets, by Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church; Camp Fire Girls, by the Central Methodist Church; David's Generosity, by St. Andrew's Church; Missions by a number of Chinese boys; Temperance, by the W. C. T. U.; Adult Bible Class, by the Sixth Avenue Methodist, and the Teachers' Training Class by the same church. ,XMr, and-Mrs..ObesterJGL Davis, of Alberta, ;are spending their honeymoon at the coast, and are visiting Mrs. Davis' brother, Mr. Wm. Davis, 455 10th avenue west. The new Conservative rooms located at Main street and Sixth avenue, in the Ashnola block, will be formally opened next Monday evening. A union dance will be given on Friday evening, April 7, in the Eagle's new hall, Homer street, under the auspices of the combined reviews of. the Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees. Proceeds donated to Canadian Patriotic Fund. No. 11 Mount Pleasant Lodge of the Knights of Pythias entertained the Pythisn Sisters and their friends on Monday evening in the K. of. P. Hall. On Tuesday next the Pythian Sisters are giving' a social dance, in honor of their anniversary, to the various lodges of the Knights of Pythias and their friends in the same hall. On Tuesday evening next the Vancouver Musical Society will have a rehearsal of Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah," both chorus and orchestra being present. The orchestra will also hold its usual separate practice .on Monday evening. Excellent progress is being made by both branches of the society and music lovers may anticipate a treat at ,the public performance . on April 18, at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church: ���������**:- The Girls' Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Michael's church is giving an entertainment in the basement of the church next Thursday, April 6. There will-be an illustrated lecture by Mr; J. Francis Bursill on "London, Belgium and the War," and the program will also include several musical numbers. Mr. Bursill knows London - better than any other man in the province and those who miss this lecture will miss a rare treat. A general meeting of the Sunday School Athletic League will be held in the Y.M.C.A; rooms on Tuesday. next at 8 p.m. All the churches and Sunday schools interested in baseball and tennis are requested to have delegates present as, this will be the orT ganization meeting for the coming season. Following is a list of the defenders of empire mentioned on the third memorial tablet to be invested at Mt. Pleasant Methodist church on Sunday next: J. A. Ainsley, J. E. Armishaw, Jos. Armishaw, Jas. Armishaw, R. Armishaw, J. S. Black, D. Broom, A. Glower, V. L. Cox, L. Domoney, R. G. Drost,, C. Ether1 idge, R. Fluker, G. Fulton, G. H. Goldsmith, H. H. Gregg, M. G. Grhidlay, R. L. Harper, J. V. Hartwell, F. H. Howe, G. D. ��������� Hunt. J. C. Johnstone, A. W. La'nglois, W. H. Miller, J. Morrison, T. Morrison, W. McGregor, W. McMorran, J. Potter, F. C. Roberts, S. M. Scott, H. Smy- the, W. Symington, H. L. Taylor, E. T. Ternan, L. Westeott, F. J, Williams, H. Worsley, A. B. Taylor, C. K. Fox, J. Gowanlock, E. G: Butcher, H. F. Kerr, D. Hazelwood, G. Powell. The regular monthly meeting of.J*he^JWomen^ Society of the Mt: Pleasant Presbyterian chureh will be held in the ladies' parlor of the church on Monday next, April 3, instead bf on Tuesday as usual. This change of date has been adopted owing to the meeting of the provincial W: F. M.S. in Victoria to be held on the 5th and 6th of April, when a number of the local W.F.M.S. will attend. The topics for the Mt. Pleasant meeting on Monday will be '' Central India" and "The Indian Boarding Schools of Canada.'' Very interesting addresses are anticipated ami a large attendance should result. - Las I Monday night a most instructive and interesting address was given on the "African Mission Field" to the members of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Y. P. U. Mrs. Hale, who gave the ad: dress, gave a'most graphic description of her work'' and just -the human touch which makes it real to the inexperienced in the actual work. It is hoped that Mrs. Hale will .be able to return at an early date. Next Monday evening, April 3rd, Miss Dunlop will give an address' on "Consecration of Time." Miss Dunlop is a trained social service worker, being a graduate of the A. B. Simpson School at Nyack, N.J. Any young people who feel a desire to make the best use of their time, will receive practical' help, as well as inspiration. SPECIAL MILITARY SERVICES Special services will be held in the Mt. Pleasant Methodist church on Sunday which will be of great interest to residents of this community. The, occasion is the unveiling of the third mem:; orial tablet to members of that church who have, enlisted for foreign service. The first tablet con-- tained 57 names, the second 38. There are 38 names also on the third tablet, and a number of names are being held oyer-for a fourth tablet to be erected in a few weeks.. These tablets are built in keeping with the color scheme and design of the organ, the names being laid on^in gold letters. They are surmounted by the Union Jack and Canadian ensign. -The services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. /Sipprell. An address will be delivered by Col. Milne, of the 158th battalion. ��������� The tablet'will be unveiled by Col. Milne and Capt. Meredith. The band of the 158th will furnish both vocal and instrumental selections. Two large hand paintings of the King and Queen in their royal robes will be hung above the tablet. In the evening a roll call of the names on the tablets will be made, and all who can be present will answer. Those unable to be present will be represented by some of their friends. A number of men from this church have already been killed and a large number have been wounded. ���������"���������fc GOVERNMENT TO GRANT WEEKLY HALF-HOLIDAY The legislature will endeavor to "suit as nearly as possible the requests of store clerks of the province for a- weekly half-holiday, according to a statement made by Premier Bowser to' a delegation of clerks representing 4,400 storekeepers and employees of Vancouver ,and* Victoria. "The half-holiday movement has been active for three years," said the Premier, and one result of the work of the Labor'Commission had been 'that a weekly half holiday be given, but there was difficulty about choosing the best day. It was thought Saturday would be best, and he would have liked the employers in the deputation to have confined them-: selves to that phase of the matter. ,4 " - " '- 4 ' <* The deputation appeared to be fully -represented. On the side of the clerks were several department store company representatives, and two petitions were presented asking ..for Saturday. - , , x , The. Premier spoke of ���������A^jinall towns where - matters might be different from tho city an-d remarked on the position of the mechanic employed all day all the week. How could be buy his clothes, etc., if the stores were closed on Saturday afternoon?" "We are going to do the best we can for all," said the "Premier: from the representations made by the various speakers for the clerks, it appeared to be the general wish on that side tbat there should be a half-holiday on Saturday, closing that day at 1 o'clock, and working until 9.30 o'clock Friday night. This did not suit the bakers, who claimed they could not be included in the new proposals without breaking the legislation now in force govering their business. Tbe speakers for the clerks were Frederick Welch, Vancouver, an employer; L. W. Poupard for the Victoria clerks; Mr. Bishop for the department stores of Vancouver; also Mr. Campbell and I Mr. Williams, Vancouver. SOUTH VANCOUVER At an enthusiastic- meeting held in the municipal hall on Tuesday evening it was. decided that the Patriotic War Fund collection in the municipality should be taken on April 15. A' public, demonstration and exhibition of. work by the students attending the evening classes will be made in the Selkirk school,' Cedar Cottage, on Saturday afternoon, April 1, at 3 o'clock.' The teachers and students who have been attending the various evening classes at Selkirk Centre are entertaining their fellow teachers, students and friends of Mackenzie Centre tonight at a social evening, this being the close of the winter term. Over 40 applications were received by the school board for the position of assistant janitor of Mackenzie school. Mr. G.. Campbell, of Forty-eighth avenue, was appointed. Mr. Fitz John, janitor at Carleton school, has been granted indefinite leave of. absence f 6r overseas' service." V, The home of Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Plowman, 1801 Seventh avenue east, was the scene of a happy event on Thursday evening of" last; week, when their niece, Miss Hilda M. Plowman, was united in marriage to Mr. Frederick ������S. Roberts of this city. Tbe 'bride was assisted by her cousin, Miss Ida Plowman., Little Miss Pearl Plowman was' flower girl, dressed in white, and carryini^Tt'huge basket of white' flowers. The ���������.{room \v.-is attended by M.\ J. C. Ilo.'ig. Jind the wedding march was played by Miss Annie Spracklin, ni^ce of the groom. Rev. O. M._Panford performed the ceremony, after which the guests, including only relatives and intimate friends of the eou- ple, were ������ntertained at supper. The groo-Vs gift to the bride was a bcautii'ui cameo and gold chain, to the In'idfsmafd a gold locket and chain, and to the flower girl and pianist gold brooches. Mr. ami M������s. Robert*? will take up re- sidjuee in Vancouver. J Burnaby r*AJ-^ ������*-- Fairview The auditorium of the King Edward High school- was the scene of a presentation on Friday afternoon last of medals awarded in connection with the work of high school students in the city. Mr. Mathews urged upon the assembled students the necessity of doing their utmost to live up to the promise given in their entrance examination. He also emphasized the growing care with which employers select their employees and the importance whieh they attach to school records. ��������� April 7 there will b*a two concurrent debates for the Sears' cup. The subject fixed for discussion isX'Resolved that the attitude of the. government of the United States of America in this present European Avar is justifiable." One debate will be held in Vancouver, the other in Victoria. In the former case the King Edward High Schol will up- .hold the affirmative against their opponents, the Victoria High School. At Victoria the sides will be reversed���������King Edward arguing for the negative. The school obtaining the greater aggregate number of points will secure the trophv. Miss Randall, lady superintendent at the general hospital, is leaving on a three months' holiday to recuperate her health. The first British Columbia University annual is now nearing completion, and the editor and staff expect to have just cause to be proud of the result. The annual will be much larger and better than in the old days, and a big demand for copies is anticipated. Much mystery surrounds the death of Sergeiint Dr. A...C. Hutchison, a local dentist attached to the Dental Corps, Avho died about eleven Saturday night while being taken in an ambulance to the general hospital. As late as five in the afternoon he had been in perfect health and his deatli came as a great shock to his wife. Dr. Hutchinson had been employed in, the dental offices of Dr. Milloy and Dr. Moody previous to enlisting, and only a few hours before death had called at the offices of his former employers. He complained of pains in his head and when Dr. Champion was called he was in an unconscious condition. He was about 30 years of age and had lived in Vancouver for several years. Interment took place under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. on Tuesday afternoon. A public meeting has been called for this evening in the Fraser Hall, Fraser street and Fifty ninth Avenue, to consider a pjro- posal to establish a woolleii factory in the municipality. It is proposed to, manufacture sweaters, socks, underwear and blankets which are at present being imported into British Columbia in large quantities. / Rev. W. Robertson, of St. Andrew 's church, Rossland, accompanied by Mrs. Robertson, arrived in the city yesterday on his way to Victoria to attend the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod next week, and is stopping in the city for a. few days at the St. David's manse in South Vancouver -as- the guests of -Rev. J. R. Robertson and Mrs. Rob- erston. Mr. W. Robertson is the uncle of Rev. J. R. Roberston. Central Park Presbyterian church, Kingsway and Boundary road, held an honor roll service on Sunday evening at which Lieut.-Col. C. Milne, of the 158th battalion, spoke. Rev. j. S. Mul- drew preached on the subject, "God is Our "Refuge." Mrs. J. Robertson and Mr. Bennie Crann sang solos. This small church lias eighteen members on the honor roll. A very artistic honor roll card had been printed by Sir. R. B. Glen, a member of the congregation, to commemorate the service. Mr. Ewing Buchan, liquidator of the Bank of. Vancouver, has wrrten the board of school trustees with regard to deposits made by the pupils attending some of the schools to the effect that it is hoped in time, under normal conditions and with the assistance ii of its shareholders, to pay the creditors, but owing to the impossibility, of realizing the assets ad- vantageousV at the present time and to the fact that the bank's notes are unpaid and the provincial government deposits have priority, the ordinary depositors cannot expect a dividend for a Ionic time, possibly three or four years or thereabouts. An honor roll vrtll be unveiled at 'Gordon Presbyterian church next Sunday evening at 7.30. - Coun-. McPonald, chairman of the finance committee, "gave notice of motion at the meeting of the council on Monday that at the next meetings of the council lie would propose that tax rate be levied for, this year of 15 mills on improved land and 34 mills on wild land. Lara Rodne was found guilty in the Burnaby police court on Monday of using abusive and improper language to a woman at Alta Vista and was sentenced by Magistrate Clute to60 days' imprisonment. On the motion of Councillor McDonald and.Coun. Murray, the council passed the following resolution: "That the corporations solicitors be instructed to commence foreclosure proceedings in cases where mortgages are delinquent in interest or principal, taking due care of the interests of the mortgagors who may be on active service." Reeve Fraser pointed out that it was the duty of the couucil. as trustees of public funds, to see that the conditions of the mortgages-were properly carried out. BELLIGERENT NATIONS The alignment of nations in the present war is as follows:' "The Allies": Frauce, Russia, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Serbia. Montenegro, Portugal; "The Central Powers" (also known as the Teutonic Allies): Germany. Austria- Hungary, Turkey. Bulgaria. Japan is also an ally of the allied nations in the far east, although she is not carrying her part of the war into the western area, or the near east. The Triple Alliance was composed of Germany, Austria-Hun-, gary. and Italy. The members of the Triple Entente are France, Russia and Great Britain. ���������*i*1 A ������������������) I "V I1? I Sailor (who has slipped on a banana- skin)���������Torpedoed, by gum!���������Punch. mm iMAM THE WESTERN CALL Friday. March 31, 1916. i v "Handicrafts and the Work of the Vancouver Handicrafts Guild," was the subject of an address by Mr- Dunbar Taylor, K.C., to the members of the Women's Canadian Club at the Hotel Vancouver last week. A short business meeting preceded the address. A nominating committee was elected with the following as its members: Mrs. McAllister, of New Westminster; Mrs. J. H. MacGill, Mrs. A. A. Richardson, JVIrs. Robert Telford and Mrs. Geo. McKinnon. Mr. Taylor prefaced his address with a short causerie on handicrafts in general. He defined handicrafts as those crafts used-with the mothercraft arohi tecture to make the house beau tiful. =��������� ��������������������������������� The middle ages were-the ideal period for the' craftsman or woman, for it was without any doubt the day of the individual workers, a condition in marked contrast to those of the present day. Handicrafts grew arid flourished until the beginning of the,' nineteenth century, when there came the industrial age with the ���������-introduction of machinery'and in the flood of machine- made articles which followed, handicrafts were swept out of fashion and nearlyout of existence. This was especially true of England, which became so flooded with machine-made articles . that it was practically impossible to find handicrafts anywhere 'in the..islands. Other European" countries fell victims to this machine fever, but none to such an extent. Russia alone remained untouched, ' and there the hand work of. the peasant is in as great demand as ever it was. ^ v English Art Workers Toward the end of the early eighties a revival of handicrafts was- begun in England, principally-'through the efforts of the Art Workers' Guild, which. later became the Arts arid Crafts Society. The first exhibition was held iri" 1888 and was such a success that they were continued at regular periods thereafter. People at last had.begun to think that the machine-made articles did not fill the bill. The things with which they furnished >their homes lacked the indivjd^lity of the article made bjr the craftsmari and gradually, a desire for the shand,made product began to grow, and with the demand there cairie a supply. This demand grew until shortly before the war there were 500 Buy Vancouver Re al Estate at these Prices =NEVER AGAIN= SUCH MCRIFICES .. LOTS Fourth Avenue Carline���������33 feet near Trutch St'.,' formerly held at $4,500, for $1,600, on terms. '. ..Xvi- Kitsilano^���������Two 33 ft. lots, cleared, on llth Avenue, -for * merly held at $1,200 each, for $350 each. .) Strathcona Heights���������50 ft. lot, magnificent view, on 25th Avenue, held at $2,200, for $750, on terms. Burnaby���������Fine high lot, near. 17th Avenue and Laurel St.,N assessed at $300, for $90.00. ' Point Grey���������33 ft., lot on the hill, near 22nd and Dunbar St., a great buy at $350. Fairview���������50 ft: lot on llth Ave., nea'r Pine Street. Cost owner $3,300. Sell for $900. ' Point Grey���������33 ft. on 18th Ave. near Highbury Street; on top of. the hill, for $300. "* ���������;'"���������** Point Grey���������70 by 122 ft. W 21st Ave., near Crown St., for $300. | South Vancouver���������A few Lots on 66th and 67th Avenue for $70.00 each. Burnaby���������122 by 122 ft., near corner River Ave. and Gilley Avenue on the hill, fine view, southern exposure, for ���������-������������������ $225.00. .-.���������'���������/ ii_-_-:-_______^____u^x^^-^ Burnaby���������2.35 acres on Rumble Boad, on the sunny southern slope. Dirt cheap at $1,150. On terms. Lulu Island���������4 acres at Garden City, cleared, richest of soil. Cost owner $320 per acre 8 years ago. Sell the 4 acres for $700.00. Langley���������5 Acres near Milner Station, has all been under cultivation. C.ost $300 per acre. The whole for $650. 0 Gibson's Landing���������10 Acres on the Government Boad, 3 miles from the. Landing. Good land. Creek running -' through, all for $'350.00. X Burnaby���������4.24 Acres, with long frontage on the B. C. E. B. near Jubilee Station. A grand property with a great future, improved. $35,000 was one time refused . for this same property. Can be bought today f or - $6,500. Coquitlam���������20 Acres or the very best soil, 21-2' 'miles north of Coquitlam City, half mile from school, light clearing. Owner paid over $500 per acre as a subdi vision proposition. Sell to-day for $100 per acre on terms. ' Burnaby���������13-4 acres at Central Park, very cheap at $1,500. HOUSES X Point Grey���������On Wilson Boad carline, neat little 3-room cottage, on lot 33.7 by 298.9 feet deep, all improved, chicken house and 'runs. Formerly held at $3,300. Today for $1,350. Fairview���������Quebec St., 5 room modern cottage, fireplace, built in buffet, pannelled walls, etc., for $1,500 on terms. Kitsilano���������-6-room modern house on lot 66 by 132 feet, with fireplace* hardwood floors, furnace, bath and toilet separate, former value was $6,000. Sell for $3,150. | Fairview���������8 rooms, hardwood floors, hot water heat, all fully modern, lot 50 ft. by 120, on 12th Avenue, near Granville St. Owner paid $9,000. Sell for $6,000. Fairview���������7 rooms, hot water heat, hardwood floors, fireplace, full 50 ft. lot, on 10th Ave., the best part, a $9,000 home for $5,500, including a $3,400 71-2 per cent, mortgage. __. Fairview���������8 rooms and one on the 3rd floor, hot water heat, garage, nice grounds, on llth Ave., near Yukon Street. Formerly held at $10,000. Sell now for $6,000 on terms. ALLAN BROS. 510 Pender St. West Phone Sey. 2873 Real Estate, Insurance and Mining centres where handicrafts were carried on, entirely* "exclusive of the home centres. Although there had been little in the .United States to encourage handicrafts until late years there are now numbers of centres and: many towns have started guilds. An Interesting Incident Mr. Taylor related an interesting incident to show how the old spirit of handicraft survives through all difficulties. About two weeks ago he had a letter from a friend in the trenches in that little corner of Belgium that is not under the heel of the Prussian. There before the door of a little cottage his correspondent had seen an elderly Belgian woman busy knitting lace as her ancestors had done for many generations. Taking up the work "of the Canadian Guild he gave an out- lirie of the work since its inception, the first branch being started in Montreal. Three years ago the branch was organized in Vancouver, and despite the war it grew steadily. This is shown by the fact that last year the Guild paid oyer 70. per1, cent more to its workers than in 1913. Since 'its-inception the branch has paid over $7';000 to its workers. X The Canadian Guild v ��������� e'-SX * The Guild has fifty workers_at present and many are depending entirely on their handicrafts as a means of livelihood. Mr. Taylor pointed out this fact and appealed to the. ladies to give it the support it deserved. It is in no sense a charitable institution, he said. It is simply a link between the craftsmen and the public. He explained that this year the government has beeri unable to make its customary grant of $5,- 050 and consequently the Guild .3 depending entirely upon the public for iupport. The exhibition ! of handicrafts attracted a great deal of attention and the fact that, with the exception of one or two pieces, the entire lot had been made in this province caused soniS surprise. There were some excellent pieces of/homespuns, beaten metal articles, leather, embroideries and lace, brass, models in brass and wood, pictures, carving and perhaps the most interesting feature of all was the display of toys, which wore equal in every way to the "Made in Germany" toys which .^re now a thing of the past as far as Canada is concerned. PLAYING SHAKESPEARE -_... ^ X X _:~: IN BERLIN a forceful, vital, impulsive, and I must say a likable fellow. He spoke perfect English. ~- " 'Shakespeare was a great figure,' lie "said vigorously, 'a dramatic figure.' " 'He was great because he was dramatic,' I replied, 'arid dramatic, because he was great. All great events are dramatic because they are great and great because they are dramatic; And I might say the'same of individuals.' And the Kaiser laughed. "That was seven years ago, and even then the anti-English feeling was strong. The opening night the stage hands struck and we. had to handle things back stage ourselves. It was like that all through our engagement, but I kept it from the newspapers, and not until we were ready to leave did I tell our ambassador so that he might know the truth if the story leaked out later. '"The Death of . #ings,' " mused Sir Herbert, grown suddenly more serious; "At the< end.'of this war we may well say 'the death of Kings.' Then indeed will come the debacle; then will there be great drama." "They do Shakespeare rather well in Berlin, only they use a little too much intellect arid not enough intelligence." Thra Movie Monarch "Can any one tell me who was the monarch who 'had long, black curly hair? His name begins with a C." "I know, sir; it's Charlie Chaplin." ; Too Mufch Smith Judge: '"^ame?'-'' XX -V' Prisoner: " Smith." % , Judge: " Occupation V' Prisoner:" Locksmith." Judge: "Officer, lock Smith upl": - x';; .".' '. ������������������; * A Good definition Sunday School Teacher.:;'What do we mean by the quick and the dead??' -���������/. -':"::X '��������� ' .-, ������������������' Small Boy: "Them as gets out of theX way of motor-cars is quick, and them as don't is dead." It Ought Ato ������e "Have you seen my stick, Johnny?" ; * , X'No, uncle.";.':-\/, .-/ ' "But I left it in the corner last night, and it can't walk." "Why not? It's a walking stick, ain't it, uncle?" ..'/ We are having a number of calls for five and seven room houses," in different parts of the City. We shallbe glad tb have your listings. No charge unless results obtained. See our Rental Departinent. North West Trust Company, Limited Seymour 7467. 509 Richards St St Sovereign Radiators Artistic in design. Perfect in finish. Made in Canada. Taylor-Eortes Co. LIMITED a Vancouver, B. C. ?~}SsZX������'* '"W*���������.1 t ESTABLISHED 1886 Ceperley/ Rounsefell & Co: Limited INVESTMENTS and INSURANCE Government, Municipal and Corporation Bonds (Canadian), yielding from 5 per cent, to ' 7 per cent. Bents and Mortgage Interests collected. *��������� - Investments made on First Mortgage and Estates managed under personal supervision " 1 Insurance���������Fire, Life, Accident, Marine, Automobile, Employers' Liability. Molson'9 Bank Building 543 Hastings St. West Phone Seymour 8171' ... -x ��������� ������������������ -,' STOREY & CAMPBELL 518-520^ BEATTY ST. VANCOUVER, B.C. ' MANUFACTURERS OF Light and Heavy Harness, Mexican Saddles, Closed Uppers, Leggings, etc. X ' -. '* . ' ��������� - ������- ' A large stock of Trunks and Valises always x,x-* ofi hand. BUGGIES, WAOON^ Etc. Leather ot all kincjs. Horse Clothing. ! We are the largest manufacturers and importers of leather Goods in 3. C. / WHOLESALE ANP RETAIL. Sir Herbert Tree, the eminent English actor, who. is now playing to crowded houses in New York in .honor of the Shakespeare Tercentenary, tells of. a former visit to Berlin when he played befpre the Kaiser. / "I was playing Falstaff in The Merry Wiyes^" said Sir Herbert, "and after the performance they called on me for, a speech. Let me see; my daughter and Miss Collier were in my company, and we played Shakesperean repertoire in English at the Court Theati-e. I made a speech and then went around to the Crown Prince's box to $>ay my respects. I stood talking with him in the box, and for twenty minutes by the clock the audience remained applauding. At last^the Crown Prince said, 'You must address them again, Sir Herbert,', so I stepped to the front of the box-and spoke to them. There stood the audience in the stalls with their backs vto the stage and I facing the stage, speaking to them. "Wasn't that an odd situation? "One night we played 'Richard II.' and when I came to the speech about the death of Kings my imagination ran away with me, and I addressed the speech to the Kaiser in the royal box. "After the performance the Kaiser came to see me. He was Her Reason The Mistress-XMy la(st maid was too familiar with the policeman. I hope I can trust ypu. The Maid���������Oh, yes, madam, I can't abear 'em. I've been brought'up to 'ate the very sight of' 'em. ..Pa's a burglar.���������London Sketch. He'd Thought It Out "So," said the visitor, "you intend to become a physician when you grow up ?" . "Yes, sir," said the youth. "And why have you decided upon the medical profession?" "Well, a doctor seems to be the only man that keeps on getting paid whether his work is satisfactory or not." Forebodings Fulfilled A. teacher in a local school was examining his class on geography, and, addressing a small boy, said: "Now, Sam, you havi. in front of you the north; on your right the east; on your left the west. Now, what have you behind you?" .'. Sam remained silent, and the teacher continued: "Come, now Sam; let the boys see how clever you are" Thus encouraged, Sam' blurted out: , '' Please, teacher, a patch on ma. trousers'!" BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT An v event of great musical promise is to take place in the palm room of Glencoe Lodge on Thursday .evening, April 13, when an entertainment entitled, "The Sublime to the Ridiculous,"- will be given under the auspices of the Dufferin Chapter, Daughters of the Empire, for the benefit of the prisoners of war., The programme is being arranged by Mrs,. Percy Shallcross, assisted by ^Mrs.^Hcrbert���������Woodland-Mr j-Gordon Stewart, pianist of the ' orchestra of the Vancouver Hotel, whose rare musical and dramatic ability is already well known throughout the eity. It will be in three parts, commencing with Liza Lehmann's exquisite song c������cle, "In a Persian Garden." In Part II. ^'Echoes from Grand Opera." Many a pleasant memory,'will be evoked in the hearts of music lovers- comprising "Echoes from Grand Opera, '' " Madame '" Butterfly,'' .'' La Boheme," . " CaTmen," '' Cavalleria Rusticana," sung in costume by( Vancouver "artists. The last, and by no means least part of the entertainment will bring to light some of Mr Stewart's topical inspirations, introducing many mirth-provoking features. As Miss Mollison has very generously do- noted ,thc use of the palm room at Glencoe Lodge for the entertainment the expenses connected with the entertainment will be small, and it is anticipated that a substantial sum will be forthcoming for the prisoners of war. - - . -.. I FOR WAR BELIEF Mr. Boris Hambourg, the 'cellist, who is now settled in New York,-will devote - tlie proceeds of his recital at Aeolian Hall, on March 30, to the Brooklyn War Relief Fund, and the American Girls Aid' Society, botn working for the Allies His programme will consist largely of works by/men of the eighteenth century, like Bach, Handel, Galeotti, Gaillard and Lan- zetti. .. He will also play a group of his own compositions. 'Aime-Moi,' by Bermnn Bemberg, and! 'Tommy Lad,' by Margetson, "andl Ronald's 'O Lovely Night,' all ofj these being given with rare artistry! and showing to a marked degree his success as a ballad singer, rather J than in' the heavier arias, which were Ins programmed numbers. He was accorded one of the heartiest ovations, that has yet been given to any festival artist, and he literally had the entire great audience at his feet.' ARTHUROEORGErSOLOIST Arthur George, the well-known Toronto���������baritone, was soloist at the concert of the famous Paulist choir of Chicago at tlie Auditorium in' that city on March 5th. ^.The choir is> conducted by Father Finn, a,musician of very high standing, who was \ for a short time a resident' of'Toronto and consists of 125 boys and men, all the possessors of beautiful voices. The Auditorium, which has an immense seating capacity, was packed to the- doors 'by a brilliant audience which included the famous conductor, Signor Campanini. Father Finn had under ���������his baton in support of his choir the entire orchestra of the Chicoga Grand Opera. BALLET OF THE NATIONS BELGIAN BARITONE Gravenne, the noted Belgian baritone, who appeared in Toronto this week, met with high success in New York as noted in the Portland Daily "Argus": \ "At the finish he received storms of applause, and was recalled/again and acrain. He vras m.ost generous with encores, among these being Vernon Lee's "Ballet of the Nations," a present-day morality with a "pictorial commentary," by Maxwell v Armfield, introduces a number of dancing nations, with Death and Fear) Suspicion and Panic, Murder and Lust, in one of "the vastest and most successful productions" ever produced by the Lessee of the World, Satan. "Nothing very new in the title," remarks Death, 'but one that always draws. As regards instruction, long experience has taught m,e that I can leave both my orchestra and my corps de ballet to their own inspiration, . provided only that they will kep" their eyes constantly fixed on my baton. The more they depart from the regulation steps, | cutting capers according to circumstances, and inventing terrifically new figures, the more they will find, odd as it may appear, that their vis-a-vis as well as their partners will respond; and the more indissolubly interlocked will become the ^ovel and majestic pattern of destruction which their gory but indefatigable limbs are weaving for the satisfaction of' our enlightened Stage-Lessee, my Lord Satan, and the adniiraticn of History." ���������-���������������������������_ [-Friday, March 31, 1316. ���������' THE WESTERN CALL Xu War-Time J)o you' make your own tra- els? Or do you buy them ready bade? A wit has 'asked this [uestion, adding that those who nake their' own spoil such a lot f good geography and make iuch a frumpy; use of it. There rrived, however, at the port of ���������Jew York recently sa man who lias been around the world with ;he war. He went on business, 'and found plenty of it,, due in part, he says, to the fact that the Germans were not ^ble to compete for trade, owing, to circumstances over which* they had no control. Mr. Lesage came to New York, on his start around the world, in the steamship Lapland, from Liv- pool, in April last, arriving on the same day that the Lusitania reached this port on her last western \voyage. He was born in Mulhausen, Alsace, the '* town which has passed through many vicissitudes during the present war. He has a clear recollection of the stirring times of 1870, when Alsace-Lorraine was torn from France, and is able to compare the conditions and events of fortysix years agp with thoseXf today. He left Alsace after the annexation, and remained a citizen of France, but latterly has resided in England. He has a son in the'British army. , Preferred Canadian Route ' 'When I 'arrived iri New York last spring," said Mr. Lesage, "T had the choice of two routes to Australia and New- Zealand* I could go to San Francisco or Vancouver, arid, as I had not been: used to-meeting enemies on neutral ground^ and doing so got on my nerves, I decided to get into Canada at the earliest posfcibje moment. I went to Niagara Falls and was very pleased \to find that when you get half way across the bridge up there you are on British territory. And henceforward, from Niagara bridge to Vancouver, across thfe Pacific to Australia and New Zealand, and back from Australia to India and from India o through Egypt; the Suez, the 'Mediterranean, on through France to London, across tbe Atlantic to New .York���������km the entire circuit around the globe I ^id not meet a single German fellow-traveler. u Mistress of the Seas "One scarcely realizes it unless one sees it vwith one's own eyes. The British command of the seas is an extraordinary thing. Where can a "German traveler, go ? : He cannpt get on board a British ship at Vancouver. If there were an American WHY ENDURE THE CRUEL TORTURE OF TOOTHACHE- WHYGO ALONG PROM DAY TO DAY WITH UNSIGHTLY, DECAYING TEETH WHICH ARrA MENACE TO YOUR OWN HEALTH--AN OFFENCE TO YOUR FRIENDS ? If the dread of pain or your inability to meet the exorbitant price* charged by other dentists hat hitherto prevented you having yowr teeth attended t������������ listen to my message. IS ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OP PAIN Be the operation simple or complex, it makes absolutely no difference to-vme. ' . ;..-���������- ORALTHESIA, THE SIMPLE, SAFE AND HARMLESS REMEDY WHICH I USE THROUGHOUT MY PRACTICE, HAS ABSOLUTELY DRIVEN PAIN FROM THE DENTAL CHAIR. X. ' X ' ' ' So sure am I of Oralthesia and its certain results, I say to all my patients: "IF IT HURTS, DON'T PAY ME" j\nd in comparison to the high prices charged by others in my profession MY prices are, in keeping with the HIGH quality of my work and tlie,materials which I use, exceedingly low. -- , X CALL AT MY OFFICES TODAY FOR A FREE EXAMINATION Dn T Glendon Moody Vancouver's DAWSON BLOCK Vancouver's Pioneer Painless Dentist ��������� COR. HASTINGS & MAIN STS. Dentist Phone Seymour 1566 ship going from San Francisco to Sydney, a German wouldn't be allowecT on board because he couldn 't. land at Sydney. He might go from San Francisco to Honolulu, but there would be no place else' to go but back, as ,the saying; is. If . heV proceded to Fiji he wouldn't be allowed to get bff;4:because the. ^British control; Fiji; "���������-' - Apart from this fact, which impressed me more and, more as my journey proceeded, the tremendous enthusiasm of the British colonies throughout the world struck' me as truly remarkable. There is no doubt that they are aware that the defeat of the allies would- mean the destruction of. their, own freedom. But even if they were not in danger, there is no. doubt that they would fight for the mother country out . of sheer, friendship. Since the beginning ^of the war you may add jto this feeling the resentment of the Canadians, who were among the first victims of. the new and infamous method of poisoning by gas.'. . ~~���������':, An Added Glory "To the Australians arid New Zealanders Hhere is the added glory of their gallant deeds in Gallipoli, tlie sacrifices they have made, and which they do not intend shall be in vain. It was the Australians who captured" arid destroyed the Emden, the wreck of which I saw off Cocbs Island. It was the New Zealanders who annexed, Samoa, and I should like to see the English statesmen who would dare propose handing back this possession to the Germans after the war. : "The same remark applies- to .Southwest Africa, out of which the Germans have been cleared by General Botha, who only a few years tgo was fighting ,__the British. The- loyalty of the Boers to the "British Empire is due to the wise policy of giving them independent government This is the thing which the Germans never would understand, and explains the loyalty of Ireland as well. '������ ��������� India's Loyal Attitude v ~< ���������...'��������� "The next striking fact to me was the peaceful and loyal attitude of the people in India, where revolution is expected by Germany every houri I dare say somebody has been"paid by the Germans for bringing about such revolution, but up to now there has been no delivery of goods. I traveled from feombay right to Khyber Pass, which leads into Afghanistanrand I found the-na- tives intelligent enough to appreciate the beneficence of- British rule,4mperf.ect though it may be, and to know they' 'would be a great deal -worse off under German rule. *> *'' In the course of my visit to India, I stopped at such places as Peshawar, Lahore, Delhi, Agra, and Cawnpore. There had been a small uprising in Ceylon a weel before I arrived, in September last, but this was promptly suppressed, and the natives again seemed most friendly within a week afterward. Among native races who were fighting for the cause of civilization against barbarism, it was quaint to find the Fiji Islanders and the Maoris (lm- tives of New Zealand). Among the latter, a very democratic people, I was surprised to hear one young man referred to as a 'low-class Maori.' On my express ing surprise, and asking what constituted a low-class Maori, I was told that there were only two classes of Maoris, the high class being those who fight and the low class being those who do not fight. Of course, I found the Northern. Indians magnificent, sol diers, on whose loyalty the Brit ish officers can absolutely rely. French Have Confidence i "On my return- through the Mediterranean I landed at Marseilles, which might have been mistaken for a British port, as there were on that day about 50,000 British troops there, all on their way to Saloniki. Mos; of them had come from the north of France, where they had boei* m the trenches for many months, and both among the British and the French I found the utmost enthusiasm and feeling of- certainty that the Germans were beaten. The French people nave the utmost confidence in their own government and in .General Joffre, and they know that on this occasion it must be a war to a finish, that a patched- up peace is inconceivable. They have made tremendous sacrifices, and are not prepared to undergo another forty years of nightmare such as they have gone through. "As for the British people, they are even more incensed against the Germans, chiefly on account of the baby-killing raids on the east coast, and the zeppelin raids over London and some country districts. Of the effects of these raids I can speak with first-hand knowledge, as we had''one zeppelin over my house in London. The military effects have been absolutely nil. Of public works not a single one of any importance has been touched in London or any where else. '���������������������������,. Shocked at Neutrality "When I started on my trip around the world the coast of England was infested with submarines. We took no notice of them. At that time, although the war had been on for almost nine months, the traffic in and out of British ports "was 200 vessels every day ��������� 6,000 vessels a month. So when we heard of one British vessel sunk���������filled with potatoes or cabbage���������it made a line in the newspapers^ but nobody eared a rap." ; "AVhat do they think of American opinion in Europe ?'' Mr: Lesage >ues asked. V _.,.''.. "I must tell you candidly," he replied, "'that most of us "were shocked at your Enaction when the neutrality of Belgium was violated in such murderous manner. Many people thought that the bulk of Americans cared only for dollars and business. I am happy to find that the large majority of the American people are behind the allies with all their heart." HOW ABOUT V ADVERTISING in the TELEPHONE r DIRECTORY? \ Did you see that letter in the dkily papers from a satisfied advertiser in the telephone directory? *v He declared there was no other medium like it, and has contracted for his space for two years ahead. If you advertise, consider the directory, which gives you city and country circulation, in the home and the office���������in short, it covers the whole Lower Mainland thoroughly and completely. British Co/umhia Telephone Company, limited WILL STAMP OUT TUBERCULOSIS PLAGUE /That^tuberculosis can be as effectively stamped out "as leprosy is the substance of a report made on: Thursdayxlast at" the annual meeting of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society of British Columbia by Dr. Vrooman. His.rem- edy lies in the following points: 'If the province will spend 20 per cent, of the economic loss annually in a'-well directed campaign within ten years or less the death rate would be reduced by one half whereas the province by its efforts today was simply holding the death rate at a stationary point. "If, the province of British Columbia would provide beds fpr the treatment of tuberculosis equal to the number of deaths, viz., 400. "If, in eacli of the larger centres dispensaries in charge of visiting nurses were established, so that advanced cases could be sought and isolated, ,and incipient cases diagnosed early. 'If, open air schools and preventoriums were established for tubercular and anaemic children. "If food, particularly milk, Averemade safe from infection from tuberculosis bacilli. "If the existing laws regarding notification, fumigation of infected houses, anti-spitting bylaws and health regulations generally were strictly enforced. "If, a campaign of education as to the benefits of fresh air, the early symptoms of disease, etc., were carried on in the schools. "If, these things were done it is as-certain as���������that tubercle Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd. ENGINEERS, MACHINISTS IRON & STEEL FOUNDERS 519 Sixth Ave. West. Vancouver, JJ. 0. bacilli are killed by sunlight and fresh air���������that the death rate from this dread disease could be reduced by, one-half within a decade at least, and within a few generations become as rare as leprosy." The following officers and directors were elected: Honorary president, Hon. James Dunsmuir; president, Dr. Wesbrook; vice- president, R. Marpole; vice-president, W. Gray; hon. treasurer, H. C. Chiene; hon. secretary,. Dr. A. P; Proctor. Directors: Dr. C. H. Gatewood, EdwardXVIahonr WXHepburnrEv L. Webber, J. C. Shaw, Dr. A. Cumming,. all of Vancouver; F. F. Busteed, J. Gill, of Kamloops; A. H. Skey, A. EXPlanta, J. M.' Rudd, of Nanaimo; D. S. Curtis, and G. D. Brymner, of. New Westminster; G: H. Dawson, Victoria. _ Directors appointed by the provincial government Avere Dr. R. E. McKechnie, Vancouver; W. F. Wood and E. Fisher, of Kamloops. A PEASANT GIRL'S RUSE Among a party of Letts who have succeded in escaping from a village in Courland, now occupied by the Germans, is a girl of seventeen, who has been rewarded for a great deed of bravery with the St. George's Cross, says The Telegraph 's Petrograd correspondent. A small German ,detachment marched on to the farm owned by this girl's father. Sentries'were left outside to keep watch on a hill quite close while the, rest entered the house and prepared to have a good time. The young German lieutenant turned to the girl with the order to get wine at any cost ��������� as their suply had run short. She was told that unless- she fulfilled the order the house would be set on lire and she herself subjected to violence. "There were two barrels of heavy old liquor made of spirits and berries in the cellar, and a bright idea struck the girl. Before giving them the cordial she dropped into it some powder made of bluebells, which brings on heavy drowsiness. The first barrel was soon emptied, and the demand came for more. The second barrel contained a double portion of the powder, and the Germans soon began to roll on to the floor, one after another. ��������� V "Seeing her enemies helpless around the barrel she filled a .bowl with the liquor, took it out to the sentries, who stood freezing in the cold, and gave it them; to drink, incidentally mentioning that she was fulfilling the officer's orders. The bowl was soon emptied.., She then returned to the house and carefully disarmed the: soldiers, who, sunk in heavy slumber, lay about in different attitudes, and hid their weapons deep in the cellar. Meantime her father was fastening with ropes the limbs of the insensible Germans. "Having accomplished her task with the prisoners, the girl proceeded to find her way out to the Russian positions. Following forest paths and making her way through, swamps, she finally reached a Siberian outpost. " 'I have disarmed and tied up twenty German^soldiers -and - one officer; hasten and take them prisoners,' were the . excited words with which the girl addressed the head officer of the Siberian Rifles. The soldiers were amazed at the audacity of the young Lett, and could hardly believe her story. However, she persuaded them to follow her and when they reached the farm they found the Germans still fast locked in their drunken sleep. Several pails of ice-cold water flung in the faces of the sleepers soon roused them, to tlie grim realities of their situation. To their bewilderment they found that they were no longer soldiers of the German army, but prisoners of the Russians. "The brave girl was brought into the presence of the commanding General who shook hands with her, thanked her for her heroic deed and promised to make a report on it to the higher military authorities. This was done, and as a reward for. her service she received the much-coveted decoration which signifies valor in the Russian army." A Lack of Proof An English publican was prosecuted in London recently for, selling a bottle of whiskey during prohibited hours. A bottle of whiskey sim.ilar to that sold was produced as evidence. The jury heard the evidence anl retired to the jury room. They presently returned. "My lord,'-* said the foreman, "the jury are quite satisfied as to the sale of tlie bottle, but they are not sure of its contents. May they have the bottle to satisfy themselves?" "Certainly," declared the judge. After a brief period the jury filed into the box again. "Well, gentlemen, have you reached a decision?" asked the judge. "No case, my lord," said the foreman. "There was not enough evidence to go around."���������From the New York Times. ���������' . *. ^, -V V WESTERN CALL, $1.00 a Year. THE lyESTEgN CALL Friday, March 31, 1916; / THE WESTERN GALL PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY :--', .. .By the A - McConnells, Publishers, Limited . Head Office: 203 Kingsway, Vancouver, B. C. Telephone: Fairmont 1140 v Subscription: One Dollar a Year in Advance. $1.50 Outside Canada. Evan W. Sexsmith, Editor WHAT OP THE SEA FIGHT? Judging by the vague-rumors which are reaching the press of this country, a great naval fight is rapidly becoming imminent. This 4 is the fight for which the whole world has been waiting ever since August 4th, 1914. Germany's naval preparations were so patent at the outset of Avar, indeed to the observant person they were apparent during T the ten years' preceding that it was to be expected that the initial stages of the war would witness a giant demonstration of what the German High Sea Fleet could do. -It is only now .that the public is beginning to understand and appreciate what actually did happen and to realize the omnipotence of the British Grand Fleet, aided by her various auxiliary fleets. Their work has 'been so silent that it is only by the results that we are able to* form any conception .of , the treniehdous part which the British navy" has been playing in this war, and of its power to direct the trend of events. Competent writers, who have been eye-witnesses of the sea drama; tell Us that the British seamen/ have been indefatigable in keeping the seas cleared of the ships and submarines of the central powers, and safeguarding the ocean highways for the transportation of soldiers and urgent supplies for the aljlies. "They have been sweeping, away the mines1 in the North Sea and English .Channel and trapping iri their nets the German - submarines whose object was to prey on commerce. And their> destroyers, light cruisers and seaplanes have guarded, with wonderful efficiency, the successful transportation of British, French and overseas troops. Their work has been a most decisive factor in determining the course of events in the whole field of the war! But for it Germany would undoubtedly be today the mistress of continental Europe and her heavy artillery, mounted in a lofty position behind Calais, would control the^Qh^nnerandt^'.^Kai.^:. would be a greater figure in world history than ever Napoleon in his wildest dreams hoped to be. But the danger at sea is not yet entirely eliminated. Britain's command of the seas has not been finally challenged by the German grand fleet, but there are growing indications of an attempt to do so. The Germans are once more vaunting the glories of "The Day" in which they are to wrest from Britain her supremacy of. the seas, a day which they toasted with so much assurance at the beginning of the conflict. But, as the public knows, "The Day," through no fault of their own, lost its pristine significance, and, after a few brief, bloody encounters, with varying fortunes on both sides, Great Britain's cumulative victories f strengthened her position as mistress of the seas,, and German naval effort became reduced to a policy of ��������� attrition, in-which the massacre of non-combatants was the predominating feature. The thinking men in Germany have awakened to the realization of, the harm done to their cause by such n policy of attrition. German public sentiment" is-undergoing a revolution. They are dissatisfied with tlie inaction of their navy, and complaints are being made that the soldiers are bearing all the brunt of the war. This, no doubt, is the true reason fbr Von Tirpitz' retirement. The Germans are crying for action arid.'-.it now looks as though they would Avelcome the risks of a decisive sea, fight rather than keep, their fine modern fleet in a state of. inactivity until the end of the Avar. As the celebrated American naval expert once said, the German Grand Fleet will only leave the Avaters of the Kiel canal Avhen forced to do so by the public sentiment of the Fatherland, and that day is uoav approaching. In what manner they hope to gain a decisive victory can only be imagined. Certainly not by superiority of numbers, greater skill or greater courage than the British. If they ever did win a victory it Avould be through resort to that craft and treachery for which they are already noted, and through the medium of their mines and zeppelins and any other Machiavellian device which they are capable of inventing. c But, even then, such a possibility seems unlikely so long as right is might-and the British are British. And there is no question but that, Avhile the British fleet retains command of the high.seas, Germany -will be obliged to OAvn, as Napoleon did a century ago, that military power is no match in a struggle for world dominion with the sea power of an impregnable island kingdom, and that the Avar, in its wider application, must be an absolute failure. THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY The proposal to make Saturday afternoon a compulsory half-holiday throughout British Columbia is one that carries with it undoubted benefits for the -working classes of the province, while at the same time it may involve a measure of injustice* to the, proprietors of certain stores and cer- tairi lines of business. The half- holiday movement is not by any means a new one, having been active for over three\ years. It is quite evidently the wish of the majority of the clerks that the closing hour be made. 1 p.m. on Saturdays, the stores to remain open instead until 9.30 p.m. Fridays. This would interfere with many lines of business, however, notably with the bakers, who could scarcely be included in such a proposal without breaking the legislation already . in force governing their business; There is a very strong feeling among-"^eertain^; 'storekeepers against being coerced, as they call it, into closing their places of business at a particular hour, believing, as they do, that all the requirements of justice would be met if the clerks were given a half-holiday in each week, the day to be at the discretion of their employers. This would seem to be a fair minded vieAv of the matter, as the proprietor of- the store, Avho has to pay the rent, taxes and clerk hire, is manifestly entitled to keep his place of' business open on all lawful days. Perhaps, in questions: like this, that touch the public interest from so many points, a general plebiscite woukU solve the difficulty in the fairest manner. disposition, on the part of^^se- holders to cultivate "a, garden.X This has been fostered; -and enf couraged by the flower;; jshowsX- now an established department of annual exhibition���������and by the awarding of prizes for the^best kept gardens. No lot is so small but the OAvner or occupier? can transform it into a beauty-spot with a little labor and a trifling expense for seeds or plants. And Avhat a reward is his! The mere pleasure afforded by the mass of color contained in a row of sweet peas or a bed of roses, oi* a hun^ dred other flowers which his taste may select, Avill compensate him a thousand fold for any trouble or expenditure he may have incurred. With such a climate as ours, so favorable to the growth of practically every species of floAver and plant, Vancouver ought to be able to wretst from every competitor the enviable title of "The Garden City of Canada.'' use for men who have gained their...; certificates. There will shortly be given to the people of Prince Rupert an opportunity to do their share in helping along a branch of the service which is second to none in importance, and it goes without saying that this city will not be behind Vancouver in,helping to.:.provide,' the equipment .for oiur . iritrepid young aviators-to-be." . / / Ypres is pronounced "Wipres" by,the British Tommy. In native circles it is pronounced "Eep." ' * ��������� '# # ' " ' ��������� When a politician "doesn't know" or "cannot remember,X take it for granted there ?s a reason. X ''. * * * The Mexicans may fight each other to the death, but they can. usually be depended upon to conv bine against outside interference'. The United States troops will face a nation, not a faction, in inva&f ing Mexico. ��������� ' "x'x X -:-,'��������� '���������",���������'���������'" '.:������������������*" "������������������f.:-- "*��������� ��������� ���������"'���������XX "\.XX- When Kings made war they had had to consult the JeAVS, who decided as to the. wisdom of fi% ancing prospective quests of glory and territory. The financier still has a leading, '/interest, an& J. P. Morgan's assurance that thfe turning point has been reached and the allies are on the -road ?to V fr, . victory will have an improving effect of the financial element iin military strength. ��������� Tororito Globe. . ' ' \ The report of weather conditions in Greater Vancouver fcir the -week ending Tuesday, March 28, is as, follows, according jtp Weatherman Shearman: -��������� f Rainfall: 1.79 inches. Snow: .25 inches. X Total precipitation: 1.81 inches. Bright sunshine: 19" hours; 6 minutes. ���������. ' i. Highest temperature: 50 degrees on March 28. ; A .X^oweAtte on March 23. . ���������*> DEMAND FOR AIRMEN INCREASING CLEAN-UP WEEK A movement which is somewhat of an experiment in Vancouver is the one of setting apart a particular Aveek in each year for a thorough spring cleaning on the part of property-owners. This idea has been in vogue and has been successfully carried out for several years in the east. It is to be hoped that our citizens Avill take enthusiastically to the plan and Avill endeavor to make their houses and grounds help earn for Vancouver the title or. '''Spotless ToAvn." An encouraging feature of civic life in Vancouver is the groAving Prince Rupert lias added its name and support to the B. C. Aviation School in an appeal made to the residents of that section through the editorial columns of the Daily NeAvs and by the enrollment of tAVO students for flying instruction from tlie northern city. The NeAvs aptly puts the case when it says: ' "Today there is an ever- increasing demand for air pilots and many of the young men of Canada are anxious to qualify for this thrilling Avork. The chief, difficulty is that the Avar office provides nothing in the Avay of tuition for budding pilots. "Pupils are obliged to furnish their oAvn training and to pay their share of the equipment, which, in the meantime, is very limited. The Aero Club of Vancouver was formed last fall with the object of providing opportunities to .-young, men of . the coast to prepare themselves for ���������this branch of the service. c. "Five planes are needed and it seems that, the only Avay in which they can be procured is by public subscription. It Avould appear that the war office should share the larger part of the burden, but, meantime, it only has CANADA IN FLANDERS By Sir Max Aitken, M. P. Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London and Toronto. No loyal Canadian, in Avhose heart burns the flanie of patriotism, should be without the first, and so far as Ave knoAv, most authentic, up-to-date official record of the Avar from the Canadian standpoint. The author is already a well-known' and established name in households all over the Dominion whose*'' several members eagerly loolced for- Avard to and read with avidity the brilliant newspaper articles describing the fortunes orX the Canadians in France. It will, therefore, be good news to readers here that these articles have been collected into book form and that they will be able-to place it on their private bookshelves for their own. information arid use and for the edification'of future generations. The work opens with a-preface contributed by the Rt. Hon.������A. Bonar LaAv, who pays Sir Max Aitken a av ell-deserved compliment on <the services he has rendered Canada in the capacity of official recorder of their part in the Avar. He says "As Canadian Record Officer, he published a glowing account of the part played in the Battle of Ypres by the Canadian contingent * * The present Avork seems to me a model of lucid, picturesque and sympathetic narrative, and.' it will have, I feel sure, a lasting value." The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of. Canada, has added an introduction in which he pays a high tribute to the Canadian forces, whose movements he has followed from the day of their organization and equipment for service to the present time when they are as much an iritegral part of the Overseas Forces as any one portion of the British Empire. Sir Max Aitkeii, opens his narrative Avith an account of the ef- fect-of^the = declaration���������of-=war, upon Canada. The author gives 'a splendid account of the Canadians in action and his descriptions of the ''engagements at Neuve Chapelle, Ypres, Festubert and Givenchy could not be * rivalled, and should, certainly be incorporated in the big History of the Great War which' Avill some day come into being. This is a book which should find its way' into the hands of every Canadian patriot, and every boy and girl that they may learn to revere Canftda and the British Empire. tertaining speech told:; thte. local members how.:they in Seattle had conducted theirr club during thev past four years. They .had made rapid 'progress and how-j boasted of a membership of over, four hundred. He explained that among the objects of the Seattle club -was the encouragement of the various-members-' talents.in such matters :as parliamentary procedure, public speaking, while a course in transportation covering 60 weeks, had also proved to be a most acceptable adjunct of the club. The noon-day lunch Avas another feature discussed by Mr. A. E. Disney, .'ilso a member of. the Seattle Transportation Club. He explained that it not only afforded the members an opportunity to partake of a substan tial luncheon at a minimum,price, bud it'also provided the means of, bring! ing the club; members together aufi'gh; ing them, an opportunity ; of discjissind the leading topics of the day. X Mr. K. j. Burns was most enthusl iastie of the scheme and could see n^ reason why the Vancouver TrarisporJ tatibn club should not be, the equal to,any on the coast. The following officers and director:! were.; elected: -.-���������:��������� President, J. A. M. Faulds; Vice-preJ sident, K. J. Burns; second vice-prel sident, C. B. Lang; third vice-pre-j sident, F. H. Clendenning; secretary-] treasurer, H. W. Schofield. Directors;] J.'W.'Nutt, A.-L? Clements, A. Whit-f nail, J. E. Archer, A. ������Brostedt, C. E.l Jenney, C. A. Whitelock. X Canadian Pacific Railway THROUGH TICKETS ISSUED FROM VANCOUVER TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. The Popular Route to the��������� OLD COUNTRY, ALASKA, CHINA AND JAPAN. ^ . ��������� ���������.���������������������������'���������.'���������', . ���������- Up-to-date* Train Service Between Vancouver and the Eaat. All trains equipped with Standard and Tourist Sleepers. For full particulars apply to any C. P. R agent or write H. W. Brodie, General Passenger Agent, Vancouver, B. C. TRANSPORTATION CLUB Ivew, commodious quarters in tlie Williams building at the cornei\ of Gnuiville and Hastings street," will be occupied by the Transportation Club in the near future following a meeting of the club members in the Board of Trade rooms during the past Aveek. Abput one hundred members of the club were in attendance, and if the enthusiasm shown can be taken as a criterion, then the new' venture will be successful from the outset. The necessity of Vancouver having a club where the men engaged in the transportation business could meet for social, business and good-fellowship interests, was emphasized in a brief address by the president"of the club, Mr. J. A. M. Faulds. He was under the impression that these objects could be obtained and give not only necessary relaxation after, a day's work, but would be the means of bringing the transportation men into closer relationship. Mr. "W. II. Olin, president of the Seattle Transportation Club, was the guest of the evening, and in an en- Electric Coffee is TheBestC^ The Electric -P^colator is tea* dy for service day and night v Operate* on connection with any ordinary household socket and makes coffee at the table for meals in the scientific way. Starts to percolate from cold water within 30 seconds. Makes five cups of coffee at one time in 10 to 15 minutes at a cost of only One Cent for current. Vancouver North Vancouver Chiliiwack Eburne Compare Royal Standard With Any Flour You Have Ever Used . ' - ' n Observe its great rising strength���������how easy it is to work with���������note the big clean wholesome loaves it bakes���������tasty, snow-white bread. ROYAL STANDARD FLOUR ..is made from the pick of Canada's golden wheat harvest, is milled by the most modern processes . known to science, is thoroughly tested before leaving the mill for its' baking properties, and .comes to you PURE, WHOLESOME, CLEAN. Aslc your grocer to deliver ROYAL STANDARD. Vancouver Milling and Grain Co. Limited VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, NEW WESTMIN'.STER, NANAIMO Friday, .March 31, 1916^' THE WESTERN GALL THE BEST PLEASANT DON'T GO DOWNTOWN to do all your buying. We have JUST AS GOOD STORES IN MOUNT PLEASANT as anywhere in the city. The goods are all right, the variety is good, and THE PRICE CAN'T BE BEAT. We know this-WE'VE TRIED IT OUT. You'll know it, too, if you give these stores a fair trial. Here are A FEW OF THE GOOD SHOPS on the Hill. They'll treat you right if you buy from them. You would be surprised to find what a fine selection they have. BE A MEMBER OF THE BOOSTERS' CLUB. Help your own,cause and that of your community by resolving to "BUY ON THE HILL AND SAVE MONEY." PHONE FAIRMONT 74 for the very best quality .MEATS and GROCERIES |L. R. Wilson & Son 232 Broadway West GAINING & CO. Importers and Dealers in Dry Ooods, Silks, Chairs, Etc. FINE TAILORS Order your Spring Suit NOW. Prices reasonable. New goods to select from. 2317 Main St. Phone Fair. 1197 FOR THE FINEST JOB PRINTING TELEPHONE Fairmont 1140 or call at 203 KINGSWAY *U A TQ TRIMMED OR n.f-%. 1 O - UNTRIMMED It's to your advantage to visit this store. We specialize in remodelling. MISS McCLENAGHEN 2410 Main Street LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED RIGHT We make any mower cut. We call for and deliver. Call Fair. 2526. Vancouver Hollow _, .. 24������" _VV j������ ��������������� ���������BROADWAY Grinding Company ��������� west Our Summer Patterns of PBINTS, GINGHAMS and CREPES are the very best in the market. Prices ; Reasonable R.MOORE Dry Goods and Gents' Furnishings 2211-2215 Cambie St. South BASHALLA [Ceylon Tea 40c (as good as Lipton's best) IB. A. SHATFQRD Pure Pood Grocer 1254 B'way West. Fair. 1276 Brooms at Pike's 25c, 30c, 45c, 50c. 518 BROADWAY E. (Next Dairy) Phone Fairmont 1367 VOILES and SILKS for SUMMER DRESSES ��������� VOILE and SILK BLOUSES���������EXTREMELY REASONABLE PRICES AT Acme Millinery & Dry Goods Store 670 Broadway East [THE CONFLICT OF TWO IDEALS For twenty years tbe allied powers | have \ been fighting a losing battle for 'liberty and for respect for international right as the basis ,of the Euro- Ipeah system. To their notion of international co-operation the Prussians opposed as resolute a belief in the inevitableness of conflict. And so, 'driven, .'by- their own < gospel that force is the mainspring of human gov-, eminent and by the necessities of their own autocratic position, the rulers of Ger^la,n3, were inexorably led first to attempt to settle every question by Alight alone, and finally, after they had thereby succeeded in ranging their neighbors in self-defence against them, to endeavor to solve all difficulties by one heroic effort to master them all. As the Chancellor said on August 4th, Germany had only one thought, "How to hack a way through." There is little use' in considering: how; Armageddon could have been avoided. Short of the conversion of the German people from their belief in force, which would have made possible a general world settlement based on equal rights for, all civilized powers, it could only have been by building, up such a balance of force, behind right that the German attempt would never have been launched. And for failure to do this all the civilized powers of the world must in varying degrees share the blame. What matters now is to���������see- what-has-still ���������-- to -be done, to. defeat the German aim. The Germanic Policy No sooner was the die cast than the General staff assumed entire direction of German policy, and the Prussian gospel of force was applied in its entirety. The only aim was to destroy or terrorize into submission every fountain of opposition to the Germanic will on the European continent. Hence the terrific concentration of the first onslaught on France and the measures of frightfuluess which accompanied it. Frightfulness was not intended solely to cow the Belgians, it was designed to dispirit the opponents of Germany*vand to deter the neutrals from, entering the war on the side of freedom. - How successful this policy has been has since been manifest in the Balkans. But. the main plan failed. Germany was ..unable to strike France to tlie ground, to seize Calais as the jumping-off ground for an attack on Great Britain, or to round up the Russian armies. She was also unable to isolate her enemies. Tlie original foe of resistance to her will remained. The main object of the Germanic policy, the establishment of an undisputed military mastery over Europe., by the dramatic overthrow of her neighbors, as the prelude to the methods''of the mailed fist in the outer world passed out of her ( immediate grasp. Germany's Secondary1 Plan She, therefore, fell back upon a second plan, that of securing a peace in which she would retain a good strategic position for another "suppressed" or open war. That is the essence of the "Mittei-Europa plan. If they fail to annihilate one of the main allies or to break up the alliance this year, the rulers of Germany mean to retain control of as large an area as large a population, and as many strategie points as possible. When these are organized on Prussian lines, it will be possible to begin again the old game to build tip armaments and alliance which will create a preponderance of force behind Germany, to iso late her neighbors and compel them to retreat before the mailed fist, and if that again fails to give her the undisputed ascendancy to which she aspires, in the last resort to re-enact at a later stage the drama which has miscarried today. In this programme frightfulness has its part. The airship attacks on undefended towns, the ferocity of the submarine campaign, the obliteration of Serbia and Moh- tenegiX every high-handed severity, are calculated to make other; nations, ,and not, only, other nations, but the subject peoples and the German people themselves, think twice, after the war, of resisting the Prussian will. War, said - Mirabeau, is , Prussia's national industry. And the purpose of war. as a policy is not only to destroy, but t������ terrify and'.; enslave. Not the smallest motive behind the conduct of the German General staff is to increase the prestige and terror which military might and ruthlessness inspire in the minds of men'. If the rulers of Germany can succeed in this aim the war will be as good.as lost to freedom. The most impressive feature in the world will be an aggression of militarist powers stretching from the North Sea to the Persian Gulf, bound together by political, economic, and military treaties, and under the control of Berlin. Defeat Teutonic Attempt It will be an alliance between the autocratic minority in Turkey, the monarch of Bulgaria,the despotic Magyars, and the Prussian ruling classes, .on the one sjde, to maintain their own absolute power as against" the progress of democracy, or the revolt of oppressed nationalities within, and, oii~ the other, for the purpose of aggression abroad. The cement of the whole will be force, its weapon will be force, its purpose will be to settle every dispute in which it is involved, by dictating a settlement . at the sword's point, and this aggression will not only be the strongest power' in Europe, but its existence will enable the autocracy to make to the German people- the same pleas for armaments and submission which have been so successful in the past, that their own safety depends upon their military control of Mittel-Europa and that the only hope of a reduction of armaments lies in the establishment of a final predominance of that alliance over its neighbors. To the Prussianized mind the, appeal will not be made in vain. It is driven by the inexorable logic of its beliefs to war. If life is a conflict, that nation .will prosper and be safe which is resolute and strong. The main object of the allies is, therefore.o abundantly clear. It is to defeat the attempt of Germany to establish the predominance of her own' will in the councils of Europe, and to secure a peace which will make it impossible for her, or for anyone else for that matter, to think of making such an attempt again. This is our fundamental purpose in the war. and the attainment of it is the sine qua non of peace. Until it is attained there will be no peace, and any so- called peace would be no more than a truce before a renewed conflict in which it would be finally determined whether force or justice were to be paramount in the wTorid.���������From the Bound Table. - HOW "SLIVERS" DIED Note the-death of "Slivers." He was. a, clown. His broad smile made millions roar with laughter. When he tramped over the sawdust witli his big artificial feet, the children screamed with glee. Not a season', but he .invented a -new trick, something that had not been done before in the laugh-making line, something that spoke of a creative, genius that saw nothing in this world but the things that make people merry.-.'Recall ali this to your mind ; 'and:' then note how "Slivers" died; they found him dead in his lonely room. Gas was escaping from every jet. The lifeless body lay- amidst his effects. The chinks of the, door and the windows ,were carefully choked with towels and rags. Can you ini.igine this fellow of infinite wit, this man of- merry������ quips and jolly notions, this high priest of fun, can you imagine him going dark-browed and. despairing, hopeless and hapless, through the tragic business of clos-' ing tlie crevices so that death may come with more speed and certainty?! All the echoes of all the laughter that he caused could not break through the stillness of that little room' where they found him. And now it turns out that this man, who apparently could perceive little serious in life, ended his existence because of unrequited love���������the very thing which philosophers call the least serious of all the manifestations of human emotions.. Viewing the ease coldly, it is hard to assume that "Slivers" killed himself "just "because" of the girl. For suicide, unless it be committed under the, pressure of a great and' sudden calamity, is the culmination of something akin to a mental disease, the work of a germ, perhaps, that undermines a man's disposition until no resistance is left and he gives in to -the fatal impulse. Tlie last man on earth one would think prone to this affliction is a clown Must a fellow not be merry to make others so? And here is the answer. Not at all. No need to be a laugher to produce laughs. He may be a m.ighty serious and morose person; he may be one who sees everything that concerns himself through.a glass, darkly���������all he needs is a peculiar gift, apart entirely from his character. And 'Sliver" had that gift, that and nothing more, lie was not, he could not have been a merry fellow himself. A love affair, to most men an experience of gaiety, broke his heart. There are men who are always laughing and nobody laughs with them. They simply lack the "gift we mean. You meet, them every day���������happy chaps, forever giggling o'er their own remarks, wondering why others do not join them. The sunshine is in their hearts and they were born with a smile. But would they make good clowns or even comedians? Not a bit of it. The only people whom they manage to amuse is themselves. On the other hand, the best professional funnjr men are just as likely as riot mighty serious-faced and 'serious- minded hypochondriacs. Such is life, and such are life's puppets. And the next time you see a man who makes everybody merry,-don't envy him. Ee- .���������n ember how. '' Slivers'' died.���������From The Brooklyn Daily 'Times. SAVE MONEY ON YOUR SHOE BILL x^ 10 Per Cent. Off All Classic Shoes for Women and Children We have just received a shipment of these Celebrated Shoes These Goods have advanced 20 per cent. Our discount is : i off the old prices. A large consignment of. Children's Sandals Just in, - BUY HERE AND SAVE MONEY WOOD & SON 2313 Main St. 2 Doors from P. Burns' Market WESTERN CALL ADS/BRING RESULTS. TRY ONE Don't Experiment With New Chick Feeds DIAMOND CHICK FEED Has been tried for. years and produces flue healthy chicks. Made and sold hy VERNON FEED CO. Fair. 186 and Fair. 878 We carry a complete line of Poultry Supplies, Pigeon Feed, Canary Seed, Etc.' 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IPs Weekly FEARLESS, INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTIVE READ The Practical Measures Page, which contains each week items of absorbing interest on the development and investment opportunities of our wonderful province. Lovers of music who appreciate impartial criticism will find with us on the page devoted to "Pipeand Strings,"'' many topics in common. "Under the heading of "Books and Writers" edited by 'Ahnee,' 'a friendly review of the latest in prose and poetry is ably dealt .with. The front page by "Bruce" will always find' many friends and interested readers. McConnells, Publishers, Limited 203 Kingsway, Vancouver, B. C. m*m W. H. Carswell, Mgr. The Nerve Centre ������ Just watch interest in the war revive now that there have been naval actions in the North Sea, foreshadowing further "liveliness-*' of the same kind! The navy is the real nerve of the empire. THE FORTUNES Or WAR ! the Duchess of Albany is by birth a German princess. Although she has made her home in ��������� England for 33 years, and is deeply attached to her son-in-law, Prince Alexander of Teck, the brother of Queen Mary, her only son is lighting against England in France, and has shown such bitterness with regard to everything British that King George was compelled, hi. deference to popular' sentiment, to expel him from the Order of the Garter. Again, the son of Princess Christian, who married Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, who has lived in England for half-a century, is serving "on the staff of the Prussian army in one of the Kaiser's reghnnets of cavalry. ' In the reigning houses of Italy, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, Roumania and Bulgaria, one finds German born princesses. The heroic Queen of Belgium is a princess of the reigning house of Bavaria, but she has publicly announced that the door between her German relatives and herself has been closed "for all time" by the treatment to which Belgium has been subjected by Germany. In Russia, the Czarina is the youngest sister of the- reigning Grand Duke of Hesse, one of the commanders of the German armv against France, while- Owing to the intermarriage of the members of the various courts of Europe, this war has placed many royal families in painful positions. Referring for a moment to England. Hessian troops are fighting in the eastern portion of Germany against Eussia. One of her sisters. Princess Irene, is the wife of Prince Henry of Prussia, a ranking admiral of tlie German navy. The mother of the Crown Princess of Germanv is the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Eussia, widow of Grand Duke of MecUlenberg-Sehwerin. Her son, the present grand duke, is one of the generals in the field against Bussia. AN AUSTRIAN VIEW OF THE DOMINIONS The Arbeiter-Zeitung, the organ of the Austrian working classes, publishes-a leading article on "Greater Britain in the War," which shows a keen appreciation of the services rendered to the Empire by tiie Dominions and colonies. When we are told, says The Arbeiter- Zeitung, that Canada is supplying 200,- 000 men for the British armies and 100,000 munition workers, it is reasonable to doubt these great totals. The population of the Dominion does not permit of this effort, but even when one strikes out the half of these, the undisputed fact remains that what Canada is doing and has done in this war far surpasses all expectations. And it is not only Canada. It is Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the rest, great territories for which the word "colony" is not the right term. They are independent states, but of' their own will and affection they acknowledge the over- lordship of England. England has not the power to compel their assistance in war. The conduct of Canada and Australia in naval matters shows that it is not. possible for England to command tlieir complete unanimity with the Home Land, but no controversy which has arisen on those and other subjects between England and her Dominions, 7io frictiou- ever caused by differing points of view has any influence on the powerful sentiment of inward oneness and interconnection. The Arbeiter-Zeitting continues: "Although the European war, which flam-' e������l forth because of" Serbia's action, docs not in the slightest degree affect the interests or the security of Canada or Australia, yet of their own free will these Canadians and Australians have shed their blood freely on all battlefields for England. Tho national feeling, the consciousness of their common mission, has conquered ,all cleavage of interest, and the remembrance of the blood'which Mother Country and daughter countries have shed together in a common cause, will create a still closer union and will, after this war is over, contribute to the more complete consolidation of the Imperial edifice of Greater Britain. "However, little the present aspect of tiie struggle, whose end is not in sight, encourages us to look beyond the war, the lines'of development' of the British Empire arc clear. Whether the English win this war or are defeated, the result will be the strengthening of the feeling of inter-depend- ence between England and her overseas Dominions, the strengthening of the feeling that they belong to one another, the founding of new Imperial formations for the future." WESTERN CALL. $1.00 a Year. -; 5^- THE WESTERN CALL Friday, March 31, 1916. X HOME TABLE RECIPES Vi= It will be the aim of the Editor of this department to furnish the women readers of the' WESTERN CALL from week to week with a series of practical and economical recipes for seasonable dishes; and incidentally, to-suggest any new and attractive methods of serving them. We will welcome any suggestions from readers of this page, and will gladly give them publicity in these columns, if received not later than Monday of each week. PISH, OYSTERS, ETC Fish may be very nicely fried in hot lard with only a seasoning of salt and pepper, and a little flour dredged.over it, or it may be spread with beaten eggs and rolled in cracker or bread crumbs before frying. Challenge sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and similar condiments upon fish will be found to give a most delicate and piquant flavoring. ��������� * ��������� Boiled Halibut x Take a small halibut, pr what you require from a large fish. Put it into the fish-kettle, with the back of the fish undermost; cover it with, cold water, in which a handful of salt and a bit of saltpetre the size of a hazel nut have been dissolved. When it begins to boil skim it carefully, and then lefit just simmer till it is done. Four pounds of. fish will require half an hour nearly to boil it. Drain it, garnish with horseradish on parsley.,l������gg sauce, or plain melted^butter, are served with it. '��������� * * c. Smoked Salmon, Broiled Take a half pound of smoked salmon and"parboil it ten imputes- lay in cold water for the same, length of time: wipe dry and broil over a clear .fire. Add two tablespoonfuls of butter while hot; season with cayenne and the juice of half a lemon; pile in a "log-cabin" square upon a hot plate, and serve with dry toast. ��������� * ������ Pried Trout Wash, drain, and split; roll in flour, season with salt; have\some thin slices of salt pork in a pan, and when very hot put in the fish and fry to a'nice brown. ���������"'���������'- Stewed Trout Clean and wash the fish with care, and wipe it perfectly dry; put into a stewpan t^o tablespoonfuls of butter, dredge in as it melts a little flour, grate' half a nutmeg, a few blades of mace, a, little cayenne, and a teaspoonful of salt; mix it' all together; then lay in the fish, let it brown slightly-; pour over some veal gravy, a lemon thinly sliced; stew very slowly for forty minutes; take out the fish, and add two glasses of wine to the gravy. Lay-the fish on. a hot dish, and pour over it some of the gravy. Serve the rest in a sauce-tureen.^ "������������������ Roasted Oysters' Take oysters in the-shell; wash the shells -clean, and lay them on hot coals; when they are done they will begin to open. Remove the upper shell, and serve the oysters in the lower shell, with a little melted butter poured over each, and season to taste. # * # Scalloped Oysters Open the shells, setting aside for use the deepest ones. . Have ready some melted butter, not hot, seasoned with minced parsley and pepper. Roll each oyster in this, letting it drip as., little as may be, and lay in the shells, which should be arranged, in a baking-pan. Add to each a little lemon juice, sift bread-crumbs over it, and bake in a quick oven until done. Serve in the shells. # # # Cream Oysters Fifty shell oysters, one quart-sweet cream; butter, pepper, and salt to suit taste. Put the .cream and oysters in separate kettles to heat, the oysters in their own liquor, and let them come to a boil; when sufficiently cooked, skim'; then-take them out of the liquid and put them into a dish to keep warm. > Put the'cream and liquid together. Season to taste1, and thicken with powdered cracker. When sufficiently thick, stir in the oysters. # * # Pish Balls ' Two cupfuls cold boiled .codfish, fresh or salted. Chop the fish when yoifhave freed it .of'i bones and skin; work in one cupful of mashed potatoes, and moisten with a half cup of drawn butter with an egg beaten in: Season to taste. Have them soft enough to mold, yet firm enough to keep in shape. "Roll the balls in flour, and fry quickly to a/golden-brown in lard or clean dripping. Take from the fat as soon as they are done; lay in a colander or sieve and shake gently, to free them from every drop of grease. Turn out for moment on white paper ������to absorb "any lingering drops, and serve on a hot dish. <L PRACTICAL BEAUTY SECRETS THIS series of short practical talks on the .scientific care of the complexion, hair and eyes was begun in the WESTERN CALL on February 25th, and will be continued from week to week in these columns. ���������-.'��������� X Headers having any suggestions to offer or inquiries co make are invited to send them in-not later- than Monday of each week to insure attention.���������The Editor. THE PRESERVATION Of THIS TEETH *' This is an item in the bill of physical health that can never be neglected without bringing its own punishment���������and sometimes a punishment that seems put of all proportion to the offence.. The teeth are too important an asset both to beauty and to general health to suffer from neglect. And none of us are fit" to take proper care of the teeth without the aid of a good dentist. At least every six months you should pay a visit to the best dentist you can find and have him ' make a v thorough inspection of the teeth and- gums. It is so much easier merely to fill a small cavity or two than it is to treat a deeply decayed tooth���������to say nothing of the ^expense. In all matters-pertaining to^the teetlX a^ stitch in ~time" saves nine.' Proper care of the "baby" or first teeth will make the care of the adult teeth very much easier. The time to begin caring for the teeth is when the first teeth begin to arrive. And it is well at that time to have a first-class dentist selected with the idea pf permanent relations, for one's regular dentist is much better qualified ��������� to treat' the teeth���������knowing their peculiarities��������� than is a stranger. # # # # Good teeth not only aid much in promoting the general health, but they also do a good service in preserving a youthful appearance. The first rule of the teeth is "absolute cleanliness." The best bristle toothbrush is none too good, but it should not be too stiff and harsh. For a tooth and mouth cleanser plain salt is as good as anything. Some people prefer a mixture of' one part ground castile soap and one part precipitated chalk. Either of these dentifrices -will suffice to cleanse the teeth and mouth. If tartar has accumulated on the teeth, a little powdered magnesia applied with a firm bristle tooth brush will, after a few applications, remove the tartar, which is the main cause of tooth decay. But when once the tartar has been removed from the teeth it ��������� is well tp avoid patent dentrifices, "powders and soaps, because many of them contain harmful acids that tend to crack and injure the enamel of the teeth. Listerine is a valuable mouth wash for bed time, as it is a natural de.odorant and germ killer and leaves the mouthy in a fine, healthy condition. No matter at what other times the teeth are cleansed they should always receive attention at bedtime, for it is during the hours of sleep that most decay^ of. the teeth occurs. The listerine should be sprinkled on the toothbrush and brushed well into the crevices between the teeth. The better motion for brushing the teeth is from the roots up���������never across. Soft wooden tooth picks, or better still, dental floss, should be used after each meal. ��������� #. # * Causes of Decay If the saliva of the mouth tends to acidity limewater may be used occasionally as a "mouth wash, while if the saliva is somewhat alkaline in its nature baking soda and water may be used in stead. -There are other causes of tooth decay besides uncleanliness..of the mouth. Some forms of nervous and sexual disease are attended by a persistent breaking away of the enamel of the teeth and by a soft, shelly condition of the teeth. Whenever the body suffers from malnutrition the teeth are sure to suffer also. In all such cases a good pjfysiclan as well as a good dentist should be consulted. Sensitive gums may sometimes be much re lieved by massaging them with olive oil or alcohol. ' , .#������"..* *',-���������'���������. Recipes Tried and True ~~""- To xrtlnibv^XvaK acid, one-eighth ounce of'alcohol, one ounce flexible collodion. Brush the surfaGe of the warts with this mixture for three or four nights, when if soaked in hot water they will peal. Repeat the treatment until the warts have disappeared. This mixture will tarnish the skin; therefore great care shou\d be fsfften to avoid spilling any on the rest of tbe hands.' Heavy lips,"1 or otherwise thick lips,- are often the result of the habit of biting them. Many people believe that biting the lips will induce ruddiness-. It only serves to make them thick and coarse. To reduce the heavy lips melt one gram of powdered tannin and one gram of al- kanet chips in an ounce of pure cold cream. Apply this, when cool, to the lips with a small swab. If the elbows become hard and angular brush them at night with a good body brush, following this up witli a cold cream massage. This -will in time soften and smooth them. Hardened elbows are sometimes the-outcome of the habit of leaning on them. For cleansing the ears nothing is so safe as a bit of cotton wrapped around the blunt end of a toothpick. Avoid all sharp instruments when treating the ears. _. $ # # * #,. The Eyes The eyes have been called the "windows of- the soul." No woman can be really beautiful who does not possess a fine pair of eyes, nor can a woman be called plain who does possess them. They are the true vehicle of* expression���������the indication of character as well as the barometers of health. Science' so ready to help us out in. other physical defects, can never replace our eyes. Therefore, a knowledge of the proper care of the eyes is of. the greatest importance; and it is comforting to know that there are few of us born with optical defects that prevent us having brilliant, beautiful, magnetic eyes. Medical science can do little for the eyes when the general health is below par.' Therefore, it is first necessary to rid the system of impure blood, constipation and liver trouble, as any of these will suffice to injure the -general health and to mar the beauty of the eyes. The pse of pure drinking water���������never less than two quarts daily���������is a necessity to those who would have clear eyes. ���������--.-��������� PROHIBITIONISTS ARE CALLING CONVENTION A telegraph "call to the two hundred members ofN the Committee of One Hundred of the Prohibition Movement, to meet in session at the old Victoria Theatre, Victoria, on April 4, in order to decide upon their attitude in regard to the prohibition bill and to the rival political parties, has been set out- . The decision to hold this convention was arrived at on Friday last at a meeting of the executive called by the president, Mr. Jonathan Rogers. 4 At the last meeting, of the Committee of. One Hundred, held in Vancouver on December 3 last, a resolution was passed, in which among other things it was stated that the attitude towards the plebiscite, and the attitute towards the political parties was to be decided at a later meeting of the Committee of One Hundred, specially summoned after the replies had been received from both political parties. The business of the committee will commence at 10 a.m. and will probably be completed on the one day's sitting. At night a big mass meeting is to be held in one of the largest auditoriums of the capital, at which special speakers will be present. The session of the committee is expected to mark the appearance of the government prohibition bill which will likely be introduced and given its first reading about that day. This would enable* the delegates to the convention to discuss the clauses of the bill and enable their conclusions to be a guide to the House when it discusses the clauses of the bill in committee. It is quite pbsible that a fight upon tne question of compensation may be raised at that time. The attitude of the execu tive and committee of one huh dred thus far has been to ignore the question of compensation as beyond discussion among them selves. WHAT 0������ T.HE DYE SITUATION? How far~the dye situation will resolve itself in the near future is a matter that is of intense interest to the manufacturers . of clothing. Some of them, apparently scared by the discouraging report made;. to bolster _up the demand for a high tariff, urged the launching'of a campaign of education for the ��������� retailers instructing the latter^not to guarantee colors. This' had hardly started when some of the biggest and most representative of the clothing manufacturers took especial pains to__ announce that they would guarantee the dyes in their goods for the next fall sea- Son. Others have since made a similar announcement, and they are backed apparently by the promises pf the' more important makers of woolens and worsteds. 4 The variety in the shades offered may not be as great as hitherto, and it is quite likely that some of the colors may be of the natural as distinguished from tbe sympathetic ones. Burthen- fastness will be the subject of guarantee. It is worthy of note that practice during the last year or so in the use of vegetable colors with their appropriate mordants has led to considerable expert- ness. And it should not be forgotten that, despite the general use of the coal tar dyes, those of vegetable origin have never been wholly neglected. This is the case even in Germany,-which.has been wont in peaceful times to import certain of these vegetable colors from this country. In the fiscal year ended with June, 1915, the! exports of. dyes and dye- stuffs from this country amounted to $1,177,925.���������New York Times Crawford: Kultur The Germans say they haven't committed any atrocities. Crabshaw: "Naturally. Germans don't seem to know what atrocity is. Now is the Time _ ' X- ���������.' ' x ��������� \ ' ' " - X To Buy Your ���������\ ��������� ��������� ' ��������� ' / 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 de- tect the slightest indication of unfavorable conditions, ahd for very reason every suggestion of strength and progress is doubly effective. Your Printing should bring this to your cus- tomers' attention not only in conijection witS your office stationery, .but. with all printed matter and advertising. WE PRINT CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BOOKLETS FOLDERS , COMMERCIAL STATIONERY Carswells, Printers, Ltd. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS PHONE FAIR. 1140 203 KINGSWAY X V "f / ���������. Friday, March 31, "1916. THE WESTERN. CALL :*?\ My Australian Diary (Continued from last week) January 13.���������The Union Steam- Lliip Company's intercolonial iner,, "Manuka,'5' sailed for Wel- ington, N. Z., at noon today with full passenger list, "We have 1300 mile run ahead of us, and Ire anticipating a recurrence of [he seasick malady after this month on shore. It is a hot sum- Iner day and there is an unusually |arge crowd, to see us off; every >ne with a serpentine in hand 3onnected with one of the pas- Isengers on deck. This custom lis always followed on the depai*- [tur'e of a passenger steamer from Sydney, and is certainly a very [pretty-one. The long lines of tis- [sue paper stretch out until the last passenger on the boat deck [is forced to let go. Then a last waving of hats and handkerchiefs from the deck and we* are' off, steaming out past Circular Quay, Mosman, Watson's Bay, out [through" the channel, whe^re we are cheered by the troops quartered at South Head. Then out to sea, "X It is a delightful surprise to find the sea glassy-and like a northern lake in June���������calm and blue, with only a slight dead swell to disturb its surface as far as you can see. The gulls follow Liis for over half the first day out, [and we will-be met, the.captain [says, by another contingent at [least a day out of Wellington. [The meals on board the '' Man- Luka'.' are delightful, and a far {greater variety of fresh fruits jand vegetables is provided on this run than on the long run from [Vancouver to Auckland. As we [will arrive the fourth day, sports are out of the question, and therefore, we have more time for getting socially acquainted. The most interesting passenger is a former missionary to Fiji, and Java, who has spent practically all his life in the tropics. While on these stations, he says, he enjoyed the best of health, but his wife and daughters were forced to spend three months out of each year in Melbourne. At the time he" was in- Fiji the cus tom of kava drinking was greatly in vogue among the chiefs and aristocracy of the*different tribes, and oiv one occasion he was present at the preparation of the driik when a,young maiden, the daughter of the chief, chewed the root, afterwards placing it inwa\ ter in a wooden bown to ferment. He said he never had been placed in such an uncomfortable position before, for to refuse to drink with a chief was considered an unpardonable insult. On this run we frequently pass four-masted schooners and occasionally meet a tramp steamer. The dolphins are very playful and an immense albatross has made its home up near the crowsnest. January 16.���������This has been the most delightful four days' sail since we left Vancouver���������perfect summer seas, with not even a ripple to break the monotony. We have got burned to a rich'brown by these days on deck, as the Sydney-Wellington liners seldom use the awnings so common oh the equatorial runs. The firsj, sight of the lofty, barren peaks of South Island is had at. breakfast time this morning��������� the same forbidding looking shores as that of Auckland Bay at its entrance, the same wild and treacherous tidal currents as we near the Cook Straits. New Zealand is certainly the most forbidding looking country, when viewed from the water, you could possibly imagine. As we enter Wellington harbor we are reminded of the dangers pf navigation on these shores by the wreck of. a large steamer partly submerged. The force of the waves has not been sufficient to break up the vessel, which lies pinned securely on a high granite needle. It was the captain's first run into Wellington���������and also his last. Wellington is now the capital pf New Zealand, the seat of government having been moved from Auckland several years ago, on account of Wellington's more hat. The city is built on the windy city of .New Zealand, and you can always pick out7 a Wei- HANBURY-S For WOOD & COAL Phone: Bayview 10764077. Phones: North Van. 323 and 103. Seymour 336. WAIUCE SHIPYARDS, LTD. ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS Steel and Wooden Vessels Built, Docked, Painted x and Repaired. North Vancouver, 'B,. C. " 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." lington man^ anywhere in the island by the way he tilts his Tiead at a street corner, evidently expecting a gale-to strike off his hot. The city is built on the side of the hills and on reclaimed land along the harbor front. The harbor is a most excellent deep water one> and has a bustling appearance, the city enjoying a brisk trade with Melbiburhe, Sydney, San Francisco and South American and English ports. The climb from, the level portion of the city near the water to the residential portions on the hills is a very stiff one, and a cable car line is^ of much assistance to overcome this difficulty. Wellington possesses, the largest frame building in the British Empire the federal government buildings, comprising the printing offices and eivil service, departments as well as the parliament building, all under one roof. An elegant new parliament building of stone is under construction. Wellington does some manufacturing of woollen rugs and other fabrics, but the finest rug factories are at .Kaiapoi, Petone and Mosgiel, two of which are in South Island where most of the sheep ranches are-found. New Zealand leads the world in the excellence of its woollen rugs,1 every tourist carrying away at least one as a much desired souvenir of the country. January 17.���������Left Wellington at 1 p.m. by the Auckland train, which makes the 420 miles in 18 hours���������a good average considering the mountainous character of much of the country; The/first climb is over the' mountains adjoining Wellington, and has neces sitated the building of trestles and much tunnelling through solid volcanic rock. The view from the heights of these mountains out over Wellington and its beautiful harbor to the Cook Straits is one not soon forgotten. ' > The country is now more level and more openX From here to Palmerston, which we reach about. 4 o'clock,, the country is given over largely to dairying', hog raising and bee-keeping. New *Zeal: and's cheese, butter and honey have no superior anywhere, arid the first two form one of the important assets of the country. We decided to leave the train at Taihape, in the heart of the Maori country, in order,.that we may not only have the opportunity to study the habits of typical New Zealanders, but also that we may be able to make the run through the most picturesque part of the volcanic country in daylight. --January 18?^Theixhdustff- of these little New Zealand towns is truly remarkable. This little town of 1000 inhabitants has its daily newspaper, three banks and several very:., handsome public buildings. A great deal of. the land adjoining Taihape is owned by the Maoris, who elase it to the white settlers. The government very wisely refuses co allow a Maori to sell any land without its express permission as tlie. most of-them are very - shiftless and would squander the money as soon as they got it. For example, a Maori came into the best automobile showrooms in Auckland not long ago and asked the price for renting one of the newest cars., "The price of the car is 400 pounds," the dealer said, "but I don't rent any cars. That is the sale price." "All right," said the Maori, "I'll take it." And take it he did. Inside a week he had run amuck with the plaything and smashed it to pieces. You cannot instil any idea of responsibility or economy into the head of a Moari if he gets hold of any money. Some of them, however, who have been fortunate enough to obtain an education in Auckland or Sydney, and have tried medicine or law, have been very successful and a good example to their race. Some are even members of the Federal parliament. The hal������-e?.ste girls amon^: the Maoris are exceedingly attractive creatures and some of them are very taleHted. It is no common occurrence here for a young white man to marry one of these girls and settle down on her property, and. these matches^ I am told, usually turn out very happy. Left Taihape at 1.; p.m. on the morning train from Wellington. The mountain" scenery from here to Frankton Junction is among the most weird .find wonderful in the world. Although Mount Ngarahoe is not a very active volcano, it is an old and genuine one ,and as it is "the first I have seen, I have taken a snap-shot of it. This afternoon it is- emitting a light cloud of vapor, probably sulphur fumes. It is a huge cone, mathematically proportioned, and there are^many old beds of lava in the valle^* below,- showing that at one time its eruptions must have been violent. The spiraL descent of the railway is just north of here. We descend over 440 feet in the first mils, and about 3,500 feet in the ten miles of the. spiral, looking back at the track above us every little while. It is rather a thrilling descent, and is quite as wonderful a feat of railway engin* eering as the famous loop in the Selkirks of-British Columbia. .";������������������ New Zealand shows evidence throughout her;."entire , area of volcanic action, both, past and present.^ Some of the most remarkable geysers and hot springs in the world are, here in the north island. Many thousands of acres in this North Island will riot be fit for cultivation until time has broken down the lava X* ������,' ��������� ������������������ and pumice formations into arable soil. Volcanic soil, however, when it does become .capable of cultivation, is the most -fertile soil obtainable.���������E.W.S. X ���������-'���������.' (To be continued) : SAYS/UNITED STATES IS HELPLESS CANADIAN TIMBEB COMES INTO ITS OWN The decision of the various I)om inion government departments and of the Canadian Pacific railway to use Canadian timber. only, to the exclusion of imported timber, is a decided advantage in the utilization of Canadian timber and, therefore, marjes a definite gain for thejeause of conservation in Canada. - , Southern pine, even in 1915, when Canada was at war and when there was a great decrease in the consumption of lumber, was imported to the extent of 95,000,000 feet, having a value of over $3;000,000. In previous years, very much larger quantities were imported despite an adverse trade balance for Canada and in the face of a supply in Canada of better timber at an equal or lower cost,/ grown and manufactured entirely within the Dominion. , The Dominion government has in past years used many million feet of Southern-pine-in-various-public-works,- but henceforth Canadian timber will be used to the exclusion of the foreign article. Douglas fir will replace Southern pine in such works as Quebec and/Montreal harbor improvements and Hudson Bay terminals. Douglas fir has been used .entirely in the) Toronto Harbour works, as a clause was inserted in that contract calling for Canadian material. The action of Baron Shaughnessy in ruling that Canadian timber only shall be used Jn works of the Canadian Pacific railway shows that large private users are also finding it consistent with present conditions to use' Canadian products. Other consumers throughout Eastern Canad.i, large and small, will follow the lead of the two largest users. Architectural and engineering professions also are' rapidly replacing Southern pine by Douglas fir and the imported .woods by the home grown product.���������W.J.Ban D. Hudson IVIaxim sounded a note of warning recently at the National Democratic Club in New York when: he told-his audience that the United States was not fit to fight any nation at preserrt. "Iti would beXcrazy today," said he, "in view of our unpre- paredness, to go to war even with Mexico. Why, we cannot even get together a light wagon to take down there to carry sup plies. v Mr. Maxim.' inventor of high Explosives told his audience that this country had only 30,000 available fighting men in the re gular army, and that / a strong country like Germany should the war in Europe result in her favor, could easily land from 300, 00 to 400,000 men on these shores. t He emphasized the need of every man, woman and child in the country being prepared, for he said that the aeroplane had made all alike subject to attack. Woman Taking Her Part "Every man', woman and child," he said, "should be taught to shoot. The boy should be ready when the knock of the soldier comes upon his door, to stand at the threshold, to do or die. The girl should be within, ready* with her dagger to get back at-her as sailant as best she may. Woman in these days is taking her- part in war. She is making munitions. When the time comes she will, be on the firing line." \ Mr. Maxim said that he thoroughly believed in conscription, and that he hoped to see it adopted in this country. "Our great danger here," he continued, "is in our wealth. We aije richer and more negligent than any other nation on eartfr. -God has put a premium on fitness, arid the man will survive who is most fit. In this coun- try we have a lot of men whom we can very well spare. If you had traveled along with the crowd on the Oscar II you would realize what I meanX - Tbe Friend of Peace Mr. Maxim said especially that the munition maker would be the friend of peace if the country were preparing for war. The possession of a stock of fighting tools was, in his opinion, the best means of preventing war. He predicted that if some adequate measure of preparedness were not adopted this country might one of. these days be paying the -war debt of Germany. =11_Mr._Maxim_said_that.the.maker of rapid-fire guns was really a life-saver, not, of course, to the men who tried-to take the guns away by charging against them, but to the men who had them. And, after all, despite the highly effective means of experimentation in these days, it costs ,$15,000 to kill a man. "The Roman short sword," he said, "was much cheaper.' Modern Version The Buss who fights' - And runs away Comes back to fight Another day./ Excitement Buns High Washington dispatch: -White House issues order for necessary war sup- plies: Carload penholders." Two carloads pen points. Four tankers of inkr" Hundred gross diplomatic transmit-' ting codes. Pbone Seymour 9086 ___ . ������������������ - One Is Apt at times to be forgetful, bat don't forget that A Deposit Box in our 8ATETY VAULT will -protect your valuable*, documents, heirlooms, etc., from FIBE or BUBGLABY for one ye������r for We cordially invite you to inspect same ' DOW FRASER TRUST CO. : :/'��������� - 122 HASTINGS STBEET W. THE WORLD'S / GOLD PRODUCTION The world's estimated gold produc tion in 1915, based on actual outputs for eleven months, amounted in value to ������93,795,900, against ������90,316,400 in 1914, and ������92,533,900 in 1913. It will be seen, therefore, that the war has not interfered much with-the gold Indus try; indeed, even in Asiatic Eussia the production last year equalled that of 1914, which included on\y five months of warfare. The Transvaal's contribution to the total was ������37, 079,500, against ������34,635,200" in 1914, and ������36,377,800 in 1913. The United States' production, which increased by ������1,129,400 in 1914, further increased by ������871,800 in 1915 to '������19,778,200.��������� London Financier. Ottawa, Canada' PRINGLE & GUTHRIE Barristers and Solicitors Clive Pringle. N. O. Guthrie. Parliamentary Solicitors, Departmental ���������' Agents, Board bf Bailway Commissioners / Mr. Clive Pringle is a member of the Bar of British Columbia.' Cittan Building, Ottawa. SYNOPSIS or coal mnwo BBGULATION8 Count that day lost whose low-descending sun Arie\vs from thy hand no German insult sprung. Coal mining rightB of the Domin- on, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon, Territory, the 'North-west Territories and in a portion of the "province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years renewal for a further term of 21 years at an annual rental of $1 an, acre! Not more than 2,560 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 district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the laud must be described by sections, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in un-.' surveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant vhimself. ' Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on- the merchantable output of the mine at the rate^ of i five-cents-per^ton. ������������������������������������������������������������-- ��������� ! The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for tbe full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, rescinded by Chap. 27 of 4-5 George V. assented to 12th June, 1914. F,or .full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of tho Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. <<-83575. Something Worth While A Pittsburg dentist having invent ed a new filling for teeth, it is now up to somebody to invent something to do away with the drilling.���������Ottawa Free Press. 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 u "V. 9_ EHB .WESTERN CALL Friday, March 31, 1916J Mr. William Henry Lindsay, of 361 Broadway East, left this ��������� morning for Victoria to take up his training with the Victoria Bantams. x . . ��������� Next Sunday is Missionary Sunday in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Sunday School. Parents and friends are invited to attend. The school room is undergoing a thorough spring cleaning.* The pastor will preach at both services in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church on Sunday. Morning subject: The True Secret of a Holy Life; evening subject, Vancouver's Secret of Future Prosperity. Song service before the regular service. Everybody welcome. edy in three acts by Mark Mel- ford, at the Soldiers' Club, 233 Abbott street, on Friday evening, April 7. , The tennis club of the Mount Pleasant Baptist church is reorganizing for this season.,A large number are enrolling and a strong club will undoubtedly be deveoped. , The Mt. Pleasant Dramatic {Society, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Soldiers' Club, ( will give a performance of "Kleptomania," a farcical com- A wedding was solemnized on Thursday evening in Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church by Rev. A. E. Mitchell, when Miss Margaret E. Murray, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murray, 476 6th avenue east, was \inited in marriage to Mr. "William Burns, also of this city. The bride, who was attired in a grey tailored suit with' hat of old rose, was attended by. Miss Ruth A. Kerfoot, wearing a cream tailored costume. The groOm was supported by Mr. Kenneth McCrae. The groom's gift to the bridesmaid was a brooch set with garnets. After the ceremony the bridal couple went to their new home, corner of Heatley avenue and Keefer street, where a reception was held. Mr. and, Burns were the recipients of many handsome and useful gifts. A '"Black Watch officer recently sent to the Rev. J. H. Dickie, of New Kil- patrick an instance of the nonchalance of Scottish troops under heavy shellfire: "The other night we were marching to the trenches when suddenly our road began to be heavily shelled. The men wer(e, ordered to lie down, and in the silence which followed the bursting-of a shell on the road quite near us I heard a voice say: 'A bet ye what ye like it was Jimmy Quin that scored the'winnin' goal.'" A Whole Loaf of Health and Strength for YOU. Sc 14 Ounce l-oaf SHELIiY'S WRAPPED BUTTER-NUT BREAD combines the food values which make strength and health: ^Made pure and clean, baked pure and clean. BUTTBJt-HUT B JWB.AD js the best and least expensive food you can Berve daily on your table. Delivered fresh daily by phoning Fairmont 44, or INSIST on ' BUTTER-NUT at your store. Comes in sanitary waxed wrappers. Shelly Bros. Bake Ovens ���������Bakers of the popular 4X Bread. Fair. 44. ARMSTRONG, MORRISON & CO. Public Works Contractor* , Bead Office, 810-15 Bower BiUWiag Seymour 1836 VANCOUVER 0AHAPA Dominion Coal Co. SOUTH WELLINGTON COAL DOMINION WOOD YARD All Kinds Of Wood Phone: Pair. 1564 Mount Pleasant Livery TRANSFER Furniture and Piano Moving Baggage, Express arid Dray. Hacks and Carriages at all hours. Phone Fairmont 888 Corner Broadway and Main A. F. McTavish, Prop. ;^>iw A scene from "The Black-List," a Jesse L. Lasky feature with Blanche Sweet in the leading role, which will be shown at the Dominion Theatre for three days starting April 10th. PLANNING SERIES OF LECTURES CONDESCENSION AND CONTEMPT The monthly jheeting ' ot the Art, Historical and Scientific Association was held on Thursday. Arrangements were made for affiliating with the Archaclo; gical Society and Academy of Science for a series of lectures next winter season, and His Honor Judge Howay and R. P. -S. TwizelL were appointed to represent the association. The folio-vying donations have been received at the Museum recently:���������... ������-,., Serbian bride's tq>yel, wedding slippers and reticule; medal Vienna exhibition, 1901; official badge of. Greatiou, Chambjer of Commerce, and silver Serbian communion service. Old chair used by first mayor and five, other mayors of Vancouver by Mr.,H. Heyine. y Old Brussels laee by Miss Florence Hazelton and three water color paintings by Mr. Ferris. i(. ��������� There were 2586 visitors to the museum :������������������ during the month. REGISTERED NURSES' ,.",.,. RILL BEFORE 7H|: HOUSE If the Registered Nurses' Bill is passed by the legislature this week,, there .will be great changes in the practice of the nursing profession. The bill contemplates the establishment of a standard of efficiency up onxthe; "attainment of which a nurse may call herself a " "registered nurses" and may use the abbreviation of "R, G. NX after her name., The principle has been endorsed by the Gi'ad- uate Nurses' Association of British Columbia, but the bill may receive opposition from representatives of .untrained nurses who, it is stated, will probably claim that the bill will be the thin wedge which.will in the course of time prevent any woman who has not nltfiincd the standard specified in the proposed act from practising lor money. j: X".'- To Control Profession It followed to its logical coiicIut sion, the movement which has promoted the bill will eventually give to tlie councir.and the members ^oJU the Graduated Nurses' Association of B. C. ��������� somewhat tbe same control over rhcir .-pvo- ffssJc n in this proyi.ite js: CXV-^e of Physicians and j.'T.ns and- the Dvira bay*.' over theirs. This is a time when every American in high public office must absolutely forget his personal interest and serve the com - ltiou good. The general interest comes before all else; and it is particularly so in the case of the President of the United States, who. represents the country as no one else possibly can.Thefact that we are nearing a national election should have no power to withdraw him from the path of his loftiest duty. Woodrow Wilson should speak and''stand as Vigorously:now as in.the past for the great causes that are neither his nor any nian 's, but America's ; The one chief consideration today is the country's honor. It must be maintained not as an abstract conception^ not as a mere 'sentiment;-but as a real and vital thing. With ut are bound up our aspirations and our hopes. We cannot dishonor ourselves or permit others to dishonor us and still expect the United States to mean in the future what it has meant in the past. Yet the German feeling for us is one of con- decension and contempt; at home as broad our motives are misinterpreted and ridiculed. There has been too much hesitation in high places, too much equivocation, too much faltering in the guise of patience.���������Providence '(*R^''T;'r"Jdu^MlXi'Xi''i^^^^^""'^ -vr.e ft LlT- Co!l"ge RIG PATRIOTIC CONCERT SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO EUROPE dell Or to any part of this continent, or anywhere in the world, C BELL can do it for you more efficiently���������insure you against u������ and in most cases CAN SAVE YOTT DOLLARS AND CENTS TRANSPORTATION CHARGES. If your goods are going East South, CAMPBELL can save you as much as from 25 per cent. 45 per cent, in freight charges. Isn't it worth getting informat about? Telephone Seymour 7360 NOW���������no obligation whatever. CampbellStorace(ompan Oldest amp largest in. Westepn Canada Oldest amp larg "Phone Seymour 7300 WESTERN"^ AN A' Ornct 857Beatty_$ti_E! J. Dixon House Phone: Bay. 886 G. Murray- House Phone: Bay. 1137L Office Phone: Seymour 8765-8766 DIXON & MURRAY Office and Store Fixture Hanufacturers Jobbing Carpenters Painting, Paperhangirig and Kalsomining Shop11066 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, B.C. Banish Corns and Sore in Leckie Boots When your feet slip into a LECKIE they feel at ease at once. The style is there, too, and wear! well just make your next pair of boots _ LECKIES' and compare them with any boots you have ever worn before. LECKIE BOOTS ........ ��������� , \l come in all styles and sizes and your shoe dealer will be glad to try them on your feet. Don't forget���������they're made in B. C���������name stamped on each pair. AT ALL DE.ALE.RS One of the most successful patriotic concerts yet held in Vancouver took place in Wesley church on Thursday evening, when some hundred children from the Children's Aid Society rendered a splendid programme, assisted by some leading soloists of this city, notably Miss Snider and Mr. Harry Grant. The large and select audience were warm in their praise of the excellent performance of the little ones .and of their careful training under their conductor, Mr. C. J. South, superintendent of the Children's Home, Mr. S. MeNiece, gymnasium instructor, and pianist, Miss C. Marshall-. The conceit was given under the patronage and in the presence of the Mayor and aldermen, Lieut.-Col. Milne, staff officers and members of the li58th O.S. Battalion, Duke of Connaught's Own; Lieut.-Col. G. McSpaddcn, staff ���������officers and members of the llth regiment, Irish Fusiliers; Major A. D. Wilson, staff officers arid members of the 72ud O.S. Battalion, C.E.F.; Capt. C. H. Tupper, O.C., 72nd Regiment, S. II. of C. His Lordship Mr. Justice Mur- phy, I^is Honor Judge Mclnnes, -sMr. T. S. "Baxter, members of the executive of the Vancouver Citizens' War Fund; Mrs. T. E. Atkins, Mr. H. C. |Shaw, police magistrate, and otliers. ".Song of the Allies" ................Heins Children Recitation���������"Bairnies Cuddle Doon " '.....Burns Wee Nancy McLaughlin Song���������' ' Garden of Roses'' (by re: quest ��������� Schmidt Violet Tbmkinson ; Collection, Gymnastics���������Tumbling, Handsprings Boys and Girls Song���������"Your King and Country Want You"..........,... ...X.-Rubens Children Flag Drill, introducing "Tenting Tonight '' (by request) .....Girls Song���������"Land of the Maple" Godfrey Children Song���������"Till the Boys Come Home" Miss Snider and Children Gymnastics���������A Bit of Fun Girls and Boys Song���������"Best Old Flag on Earth" Harrison Miss Snider and Children Song���������"We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fall" Kelly Mr. Harry Grant and Children Gymnastics���������Pyramid Building, etc. ' Boys and Girls ' Song���������"Tipperary" H. Williams Boys and Girls "O CANADA" A feature of tlie evening was Mrs. Ernest Thomas' illustrative readings. SHRAPNEL The Speed of a Hare The speed of a hare for a short, distance is now pretty fairly established at about the rate of a mile iri :.twp minutes. An English motorist has arrived at is in this way: "Some years ago, when running at night, on open roads in the country, I found that hares could keep ahead of a car going at 30 miles an hour, but were overtaken at a speed of about 33 miles. Naturally, some were faster than others, but nearly all I tested fell within these limits. ���������^������������������'PPwi'*������l acco of the motor ambulance to the Third] Field- Dressing Station of the; C. A. M. C. and placed him on a stretcher] inside. -^^His^-chevrons-fdenbted^-the) prisoner to be a corporal in a Saxon j regiment, and when the cheery orderly] had washed his mud-spattered face, ( disclosing a beautiful black-eye, and j prepared, his wounded foot for the M. i O's. attention, he laid back with a contented grunt���������satisfied that his cap-;j tors did not intend to shoot him. After the surgeon had dressed his foot and made him comfortable with a eig-; arette he chirped up a bit and in broken English muttered:" If Kaiser kilhxl, _\var would be ended." A Canadian engineer -officer had recently had under his charge a party j from a labouring battalion which had been recruited in the north of Bng-^ land coal mining district, and he had^ The first issue of "The Brazier," the regimental paper being published by the Canadian Scottish 16th Battalion, "Somewhere in Flanders," reached us a few yays ago/ It is edited by Pte. Percy F. Godcnrath, and contains many amusing incidents which concern members of the buttaloiu, the majority of whom went from British Columbia. Following are several humorous items taken from the Whizz Bang page of the paper: Lacking the services of an official interpreter, the Brigadier had requested the assistance of his junior staff officer to interrogate some German prisoners as to whteher any could understand the English language. The youthful officer jumped at the- opportunity to display his linguistic talents and addressing the nearest Hun, politely said: "Parley-vous sprecken the Allemand?" Even the Hun grinned. _'#���������*_' The orderly sergeant.. of . No. 1 Co- was busy detailing men for a working ptirty, when' a private interrupted his labours by calling out: "What's the \dress tonight, Sergt.?" . "Oh! " came back the absent-minded reply, "Smoke helmets only." #'���������������.* * ] He was trembling like a leaf with \l The program.me was as follows: "Lads in 'Navy'Blue" R. Dacre Children "Soldiers of the King" ............Stuart Children Empire drill, introducing Britannia. Girls and Boys Illustrative Readings by Mrs. Ernest Thomas "Our Own Canadian Boys" ...Wilbers Mr. Harry Grant and Children "Why Don't You Wear a."Uniform" ..;. Warnieker ' ; " . . Children Club Swinging ...���������. Girls fear as they carefully -helped him out visions of the doughty miners clean-, iiig up the work in double quick time, He noticed, however, that one st.il- wart did not seem quite at home with the pick and shovel and asked him if he had been a miner. "No, sir," re-fl plied the soldier, "I'm a tailor by1 trade." "Good heavens," exclaimed' the officer, "I thought you fellows were all miners and now I find you're a bunch of -dressmakers." The recruits were going through theirfirst course in musketry,' and they were- in charge of a full-blown lieutenant, who was trying to show his authority, together with his great knowledge of musketry, up" to the latest recruit, he said, ''See here, my man, this thing is a rifle; these little things on the barrel are called sights; then to fire you pull Sauntering this little thing, which is called the trigger. Now smarten up, and remember what I haye told you, and, by the way, what trade did you follow before you enlisted?���������a miner I suppose." X X "No, sir," came the reply, "I worked at the Ross rifle factory." _._^ ���������*������*���������* Germany is still sinking ships without warning, proving that the removal of von Tirpitz did not mean a change of heart. (.1
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Title | The Western Call |
Publisher | Vancouver, B.C. : McConnells |
Date Issued | 1916-03-31 |
Description | Published in the Interests of Mount Pleasant and Vicinity. |
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Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1910-1916 Frequency: Weekly Published by Dean and Goard from 1910-01-07 to 1910-04-01, Terminal City Press from 1910-04-08 to 1915-12-24, and then McConnells from 1915-12-31 to 1916-06-30. |
Identifier | The_Western_Call_1916_03_31 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2012-09-14 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0188754 |
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