' -14, iy f Subscribe to.the [Western Call [$1.00 Per Y-ear 16 Mot. 50 cents Published in the Interests >lume vni. m unt Pleasant and Vicinity T. J. KsarMp - '- J. H*W������N__ T. J. Icvmj t U. _. _. _fc_._____^_^__^T<* , At your sarvice fer and ���������. -night. ~,-������: Moderate charge*. * -808 BmAnv *#nl' Pirns: Fate. 10M -������ ������, ������r **' ^ X * *r ***** "* JS' X , v - ' '_? 4 4,... ^ * - *���������? " -_ "At '>���������'* *&*&��������������� ^ , -?:*������_.*& VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1916. * 5 Gents Per Copy. No. iCEIVE MANY NAMES OF PRISONERS OF WAR IT The pjast week has brought to le Prisoners of War Committee le names of many new prisoners, and it is therefore gratify- that the acknowledgment list Jjshouldbe a long one, the first reek in each month always winging in more contributions lhan the later ones. Over $95 has [been taken in during the week fjfrom the sale of woollies, this in [itself shows how wonderfully the [demand for them is keeping up. |Piper and John Bull coats have ���������been sent in. through Miss Lev- ferson by Mrs. J.~R. Watson, Mrs. I Goodwin Gibson, Miss Milne and I Miss Dorothy Sweet, others helping with the 'woollies' are: Mrs. James, Mrs.-Leggat, Miss Cuth- bertson, Miss Nichol, Miss Mary I Weld, Miss Rogers, Mrs. and [Miss Richardson, Mrs. Lennie, (Mrs. Gardner Johnson, Mrs. Shirley Blackmore, Mrs. Kent, Mrs. |N. Townsend, Mrs. P. J. Proc- jtor, Mrs. Senkler, Mrs. McKedie, [Miss Charleson, Miss Keith, Mrs. IJ. Dick, Mrs. J. G. L. Abbott, [Mrs. H. H. Abbott, Mrs. Adams, Miss Kendal, Miss Johnston, [Mrs. Crick, Mrs. Hector McKen- ;,zie, Mrs. Leslie, Miss M. Black, ^Mrs. Bodwell ,v (Caulfields), Mrs. j Martin Griffin, Mrs. Hinman and [Mrs. Storrs. Books have also been given by Mrs,,T"-. A. Russell and Mrs. A. G. Langley; for Mrs. Ap- ,ptefcy's lending library.. ,'g^| Some months ago a letter canfe to the committee from Manitou asking that parcels be sent to Private John Crawford who, the writer said, was evidently receiving nothing. An order was immediately sent off to Mrs. Rivers Bulkeley asking to have parcels sent, if Private Crawford had not already been adopted, and one member of the committee wrote to a friend in Victoria about him and this friend has received now the following letter: "Dear Friend: I received your parcel ^all right. Many thanks for your kindness. I was with the boys from Victoria under the late Capt. Harvey. Yours is the first I received from the west, I thought I was forgotten back there. Belong to Nanaimo. Two ladies from eastern Canada sent me parcels through Red Cross. I remain, yours gratefully John Crawford." Russians Ask Help Several other acknowledgments have been received during the week, all expressing great satisfaction with the parcels received. A letter has come from a Russian prisoner appealing for help. He .says, "I did not hear and had no help from home." Perhaps some of the Russians in Vancouver would like to help. The man's name is Efraim Sehul- meister, No. 11117, Gefangenen- L>ger'Quedlmburg,- komp 5, bar- ack&. 27a, Germany. - __ EXPECT SETTLEMENT. Following a conference held on Wednesday night at No. 2 fire hall, when Mayor McBeath, Chief Carlisle and Deputy Chief Thompson met the men of the department, it was announced that there would be no hitch in the' work of the fire laddies, despite the slight trouble which .occurred at No. 3 hall earlier in the day. The conference lasted until well after midnight, and was resumed on Thursday. According to Chief Carlisle,' the only point of which there is any difference of. opinion now, is as to the union, but it was felt that the whole thing would be amicably settled. The trouble at No. 3 hall was over, and no fur? ther effects would be felt from the slight misunderstanding which' had taken place there. HELD MONTHLY MEETING At the regular meeting of the Ioial branch^f the S.P.C.A., held at]police headquarters, the report of the inspector, Mr. Vic- tof Warren," showed that during th^ month some 32 cases were investigated by him, resulting in 1������ warnings to owners of ani- mfls, and two cases being taken court, convictions being ob- ed in each of the latter. The resignation of Mr. Lucas Hunt, aai honorary secretary was accented by the board with regret, that gentleman having joined the Rocky Mountain rangers. jphe society has been granted permission to holji a tag day for th? benefit of the funds during September, Saturday, Sept. 9th, befog. the day on which, it is deemed likely the collection will be! made. UNLIMITED MARKET FOR CANADIAN MADE GOODS The importance of developing trade relations between the port of Vancouver and Russian ports was dwelt upon by a delegation, consisting of Mayor McBeath and Aid. Hamilton, Vancouver; Councillors Pearson and Lembke,- Point Grey; and City Industrial Commissioner Davison, who waitT ed upon the Imperial Russian Consul, M. Ragosine, last week to -discuss the~ matter with him; The consul indicated tbat there was/a very wide and unlimited market in Russia for practically l. **-���������+ --f c-i~ * T^*-^ii ~- lie ww nu is mm JN VICINITY OF PORT MOOPY ~ ^jverytfcuigr - in���������-maaufaetimttf. 4tMio������B of dollars of capital, m- A serious outbreak of bush fire at Port Moody, north of Port Coquitlam, at lot 357, adjoining the scene of the bad fire of two years ago, is reported to be blazing, and the Dominion forestry officials assisted by local helpers are hard at work to keep the flames from spreading into the green timber. At present the flames are confined tothe"district burned over in the previous fire. The area affected contains north of the Coquitlam river, some of the most valuable timber lands in the Vancouver district, and form part of the Dominion railway belt. The blaze two years ago did about $25,000 damage in the neighborhood. . The continued dry weather is also responsible for forest fires at Wolfsohn Bay, where 200 acres are reported to be on fire. The limits affected were visited by fire in the dry spell of last year. Lamb Bros., who are logging in the vicinity, have turned all their men to work to aid the fire rangers 'to keep the flames from spreading. An even more serious fire is reported from Hernanda Island, opposite Lund, where fire has started in the limits of the Campbell River Logging Company. So far the blaze has been "confined to tha. slash and debris of previous operations. Employees of the Campbell River company are helping to fight the flames. Reports to Timber Inspector Geo. D. McKay were that both fires are now under control. If rain should come the fires will soon be extinguished, but otherwise the fires are liable to become a serious menace. The absence of rain for the past few. weeks has dried up the* earth, though the cold season, has prevented the normal growth of foliage. BIO MAJORITY FOR SATURD4Y HOLIDAY ">������������������ f By a substantial majority in each ward in the city the electors last Wednesday decided in favor of the Saturday half holiday. The voting stood 5552 in favor of Saturday as against 1654 who favored the Wednesday half-holiday. The Half-holiday'. Closing Act will come into force on July 1 which happens to be a Saturday. A,J j. -Not only Vancouver^ but the sister eities of Victoria and New Westminster gave decisive majorities in favor Of the Saturday Mlfr-holiday. The Victoria poll stood 1853 in favor of Saturday closing and 1183 in favor of the Wednesday closing. In New Westminster the vote was. most decisive, there being 1036 in fa vor of Saturday and only 191 in favor of the Wednesday holiday. The result of the vote gave great satisfaction to the retail employees whose organization had been very active in carrying on the campaign for the Saturday holiday. The scope of the act is-wide .enough to cover practically all wholesale and retail stores and factories. The result of the balloting by W!>rds in Vancouver was as"follows: Sat. Wed. Bad Ward One . ....... 894 -261 10 Committee to procure a part of th* trade to which British Columbia is entitled, both by reason of location and sentiment through the -alliance with Russia, and also by virtue of the fact that Vancouver is the great commercial Pacific "port of Can ada. Mr. Davison states that there is the greatest activity and aggressive organization in Seattle $& capture the bulk of the transpacific trade with Russia. Not only are .Seattle merchants and js^piers,, who represent many MAJOR JOHN PRINGLE TO VISIT VANCOUVER A bronzed stalwart soldier- minister is Major Rev. John Pringle, D.D., who during his leave of. absence from the front, will visit Vancouver and address a gathering in Chalmers church on Tuesday night, June 27, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the church. Major Pringle, who has been mentioned in despatches by Sir John French, and who did so much for men in the Yukon years ago, will tell of his toil'at the front. Major Pringle has been 38 years in the ministry, but is as fit for hard work, and as young in spirit as ever. Speaking in the east on his arrival there, he spoke of the appreciation of the men of the work of the chaplains, and what it stood for. Describing the winter on Salisbury Plain, he said the experience of it would fit the men for anything, the discomfort was so great. For 25 days it rained without ceasing, and the mud was indescribable, and sickness general. Clothing and boots, tents and bedding were all the time wet, but he added "in spite of that we had a good time." He was the only chaplain to lines that - Canada could produce. When: asked by one of the members of the deputation if he would care to indicate any special lines which could be cultivated at present, he said that a selection might-be made almost at random and a sure and profitable market found in Russia for any article named. He mentioned, by way of illustration, the demand for paper of various kinds, for electric fittings, for cement, for .hardware, and declared that these were not by any means" the" outstanding lines in demand. It was stated by M- Ragosine that he would gladly co-operate with the inter-municipal industries committee and other commercial bodies in Vancouver in promoting trade be- Iween Russia and Canada, and he suggested that the development of a steamship line between Vancouver and Vladivostok, in addition to the Russian volunteer fleet, wouULbe a very effective means of promoting trade between, these countries. The importance of this meeting, the industrial commissioner points out, lies in the fact that it is initiative work, undertaken by the Inter-municipal Industries est work of his life. He had charge of eight hospitals, and had to walk from 12 to 18 miles daily. The story of. how he shared a large "stone" of maple sugar sent him by some friends,,, brought tears to the eyes of his audience. He took boxes of maple sugar into the wards and said to the men, "111 give you a piece of what I have in this box if you can guess what it is." Only the Canadians guessed correctly, they knew the smell of it. ' When a French-Canadian got a piece he burst into tears. Jt re* minded him of home and friends in Canada. The first day Major Pringle was in the trenches he was with his son who had preceded him to the-front. Bullets were singing and shrapnel bursting all around. Major Pringle ducked his head, every little while thinking it was necessary, whereupon his son said, "Don't duck your head, dad, if the bullet hasn't" your name it won't get you.", The major thought this a Cal- ', vinistic utterance. -- ' Major Pringle is well knawn'" all over Canada for his preach- Iing and lecturing gifts,-and his. visit to Vancouver is being mueh looked forward to. . ,- ingeyery persuasive effort of or ganizatiou* but they have even extended their efforts into Vancouver to swerve the freight which would naturally go by way of this port. He "points out that the Imperial Russian government has done Vancouver the courtesy of appointing a very distinguished representative as consul in the city, and the consul has assured the representatives of the city and district that he will willingly give his assistance to promote trade with this port. - - - - - - "It behooves us," he says, "to make some active efforts to retain and increase our trade with Russia, in order that we may not be left comparatively in the same condition that we were after the gold rush of '98, when the cities to the south captured the cream of the northern trade.-' It has also been stated that the steamship lines running out of Seattle have given a rate on certain freight in Vladivostok only two-thirds of that charged by one of the Canadian lines for similar freight, and the matter of freight rates is an important one if Vancouver is to maintain her share of this traffic. NURSES CONVENTION HELD IN WINNIPEG Ward Two ...................... 522 201 4 Ward Three... ...���������....._��������� 196 101 1 Ward Four .... 786 323 13 Ward Five ..._...._....��������� 1009 283 21 Ward Six ... _..._.������������������_.1354 297 5 Ward Seven ... 450 110 -7 Ward Eight ...X. 311 72 r-2 Totals... ~.������������������-5522 1654- 63 Majority in favor of Saturday, 3868. A joint convention of the Canadian National Trained Nurses' Association and the- Canadian Lady Superintendents' Association was held in Winnipeg this week. The membership of these two societies represents the nursing profession in Canada, the convention therefore, should be of unusual interest and value to all interested in the work. Many prominent nurses from the various cities of Canada were present, among them the following: Mrs. Bryce Brown, of New West minster, president of the Canadi ah National Association of T rained Nurses; Miss Jean Gunn, superintendent of Nurses, Toronto General Hospital; Miss Helen Randall, formerly of the Vancouver General Hospital, president of the society of superintendents, Miss Louise Phillips, superintendent of the baby and foundling hospital, Montreal; Miss Moore, supervisor of Public Health department, Toronto. The joint opening meeting was addressed by the Arehbnshop of Rupert's Land, Mayor Waugh, President MaeLean of the University, Dr. Eber Crummy (late of Vancouver), Dr. H. H. Chown, and Mr. R. T. Riley. the cirrs watSI iwpiY MUST NOT BE EMANGEftEP The question of allowing aperr ations to be carried on in cut- ting timber on the watershed at Seymour Creek again came before the civic waterworks committee on Thursday. An applicant holds a crown grant to some land there, and he wishes to cut the timber, but the council objects on the ground that the operations may result in the city's water supply being contaminated, and the government has already been requested to prevent an__ysuch operations .being carried on there, but no reply has yet been received. The applicants informed the coimmttee that there was an indefeasible title to the property, and that according to the advice received the city could not prevent the timber cutting operations taking place. They were willing however, to sell the land to the city for $8,000, and it was stated that there was about $$15,000 worth of- timber on it..' Itf was^ declared. that the operations could' be carried on below the intake,-and thus not interfere with the water supply. Aid. Gale said if the statement was correct that tbe operations could be carried on without contaminating the water, the council could have no objection. Aid. Mahon considered that the utmost care should be exercised to prevent the contamination of the water supply. Aid. Mcintosh thought they should communicate with the provincial health department, calling attention that there was a danger of the water supply being contaminated. It was ultimatly decided to appoint a committee consisting of Aid. Rogers, Mcintosh, Kirk and Mahon, to investigate the matter, to press for an immediate reply from the govern- ment,and also approach the provincial health department on the question. 4 GOING TO CHINA The Y. M. C. A. of this city, which a few weeks ago lost a most efficient secretary in Mr. J. M. Graham, is losing another of its valued staff in Mr. Arthur Lockley, physical instructor. Mr. Lockley was summoned to New York a week or two ago by the headquarters officials for a conference and has advised the home office that he has been asked to proceed to China. It is not known by the local officers whether he will continue his work with the Y.M.C.A., there or whether he is one of the group of men whom the Chinese government is securing in this country to supervise the physical development of young China. Mr. Lockley has been for the last three years with the local association and was one of the most popular men who have ever carried on the gym. work here. LOOP. ELECT OFFICERS The result of the election*of' officers at the Grand Lodge of the I.O.O.F held during the past v/e(-k in this city is as follows: Grand master, Bro. W. H. Brown, Vancouver; deputy grand master, Bro. J. H. Glass, Pen- ticton; grand warden, Bro. R. A. Merithew, New Westminster; grand secretaryr Bro. F. Davey, Victoria; grand treasurer, Bro. A. E. Harron, North Vancouver; representatives to Sovereign grand lodge, Bro. W. A. Johnson, P.G.M.; board of trustees to the Odd Fellows' Home fund, Bros. T. F. Neelands, P.G.M., Vancouver; E. L. Webber, P.G.M., Vancouver; Hugh Gilmour, P.G.M., Vancouver; D. E. McKenzie, P.G. M., New Westminster, and A. Parker, P.G.M., Vancouver. ' i j Westerii Call, $1.00 per Year. THE WESTERN CALL Friday, May 16, 1916J 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. BEVERAGES Aside from the spirituous and malt liquors, the composition of which is not attempted in t he household, there is a long line of beverages concerning which some hints are of value. In general, it may be said, employ good materials, and do not stint them in quantity, if you want good re suits. What is worth doing at all in culinary lines is worth doing well, and beverages, being in the line of luxuries, should be good, if not positively luxuriant. Tea is the leaf of the tea- tree cured in various ways, and so appearing in the various forms known to commerce. Black teas are subjected to the action of heat far beyond the green teas. The green teas go through a greening process also, the health- fulness of which may well be questioned. Of the black teas, the Pekoe is the earliest gathered and mildest, while the Souchong,the Congou, and the Bohea are respectively older in "growth and stronger in flavor. Of the green teas the Young Hyson is from the tenderest and mildest leaf, the Gunpowder, Hyson, and Twankay being of older growth respectively and df stronger flavor. The treatment of all these leaves, as well as their age, are important factors in their final quality. The nutritive value of tea is not appreciable, but as an excitant of respiratory action and a promotor of digestion it is very valuable. Tea should be closely covered in air-tight canisters, in order that the flavor may be retained. Coffee will grow in any climate where the temperature does not fall below fifty-five degrees. The best brands are the Mocha and the Java, but South Amer ica supplies a large amount sold under the general name of Rio. Coffee is often wretchedly adulterated, especially when \ sold in the roasted and ground form. It is safer to buy it green and to roast and grind it at home. Roasted coffee should be kept in tight canisters or boxes, and it should be ground only as it is wanted for use. The coffeepot must Jbe scalded clean and occasionally with soda, so that the inside may be.absolutely pure. Chocolate should - never be made except it is intended to be used immediately. By allowing it to become cold or by boiling it again, the flavor is injured, the oily particles of. the cocoa GENUINE BARGAINS Sacrifices that are not made from choice. HOUSES WEST END���������9-room strictly modern house .on Barclay St. -west of Denman St. on full lot 66 by 131 ft. with a gar- - *' age. House has hot water heat, finest selected pannel- ling on living room and dining room, hall burlapped and pannelled, reception room in expensive paper, tho .���������. 4 bedroomB have washbowls with hot and cold water, the large front bedroom has artistic fireplace. Property was formerly valued at $22,000. Today's price, $8,900. On terms. BORNB7 ST.���������Semi-business, 25 ft., in the first block . off Fender St., closest to Pender, with 10-room house, rented, clear title, old time price, about $22,000. Today for $8,300. Tterm.s FAPIVJEW���������Fully modern 6-room bungalow, just off 12th Ave. and East of Granville St. on lot 62% by 100 ft. and garage. Has hot water beat, hardwood floors, fireplace, buffet and bookcases, full basement with cement floor. Assessed at $7,000. Sell today for $5,800. Mortgage, $4,000. 7% per cent. Balance arrange, x KITSHtAKO���������8-room modern house on Dunbar St. north of Fourth Ave. hardwood floors; buffet and bookcases, furnace, fireplace, bath and toilet separate, gas and electric light. Sold for $7,500. Today for $4,500. Mtge. of $3,500. 8 per cent. Bal. arrange. GRAKDVJEW���������$450 buys equity to mortgage in 6-room modern house on Bismark St. Has full basement, furnace, laundry tubs, ipannelling, chicken house, cement walks, erected 1911. Mortgage $2,400. 8 per cent. House was sold for $4,500. KJTtfJlANO���������-Most attractive 5-room bungalow, new, on 10th avenue, on full 33 ft. lot., has hot water heat, hardwood -floors,- beam^ceilingsp pannelled walls,-bath~ and toilet separate, fireplace, basement cement floored and extra toilet, stone pillars in front, cement walks, best hardware. Price $3,500. Mortgage $2,000. 8 per cent. Balance arrange. ORANDVJEW���������On Third Ave. near Commercial St., 6-room modern house and small house on rear, both rented, $20 a month, lot 33 ft. Today for $1,800. Mortgage, $1,000. 8 per cent. Bal. arrange. KITSILANO���������3-year-old modern house on 8th Rve. on large lot 66 by 132 ft., has hardwood floors, furnace, fireplace, bath and toilet separate, valued at $6,000.*.. Today for $3,150. Mortgage, $2,100, 8 per cent., Bal. arrange. LOTS STBATHCONA HEIGHTS���������A full 50 ft. lot in this glorious location, as a homesite you can't beat it. Formerly held and sold here as high as $2,500, but owner hard up' sell for $600. POINT OBEY���������On the brow of the hill near 22nd and Balaclava, a great view, full 33 ft. lot, cleared, for $250 GRANDVIEW���������2 lots on 8th Ave. ner Burns St., cost owner $3,150. Sell for $1,500. ������ FAIRVIEW���������50 ft. lot on 10th Ave. near Laurel St. for $1000. . FOURTH AVE. WEST���������-33 ft. near Trutch St. dirt cheap at $1300. Also 50 ft. between Fir and Pine Sts. for $2800. Formerly held at $17000. HASTINGS ST. EAST���������25 ft.' between Dunlevy and Jackson for $7600. POINT ORE7���������Beautiful high corner cleared on 34th Ave. Strathcona Place cost $4000 for $1500. A splendid homesite. KINGSWAY���������33 ft. near Nanaimo St. for $450. SOUTH VANCOUVER���������33 ft. lot near Wilson and Knight for $75. , ACREAGE SURREY���������152 acres near Port Mann about 12 acres cleared on Hjorth Boad for $37 per acre. BURNABY���������3l/9 acreB about one-third cleared near Central Park Station. Good location. Valued at $9,500. Today, $3,000. GIBSON'S LANDING���������10 acres between the Landing and . Roberts Creek 2 acres cleared, 2 slashed balance alder and small fir creek through one corner. 3-room house finished in beaver board, sink, water in house, 20 fruit trees, 3 years' old, assorted and small fruits. Fine view of Gulf. Price $1000 or will trade for clear deeded lots or house not too far out. ALLAN BROS. REAL ESTATE!, INSURANCE AND MINING. 510 PENDER ST. WEST PHONE SEY. 2873 are-separated and rise to the surface also, "and they will never blend pleasantly again. J Other beverages are in occasional use, but those already mentioned are the standards in this land. Tea People must consult their own tastes as to the kind of tea. A mixed tea is generally preferred, combining the flavors of both green and black. Allow one teaspoonful for each person. Use boiling water, but do not boil the tea, and use. while fresh. Tea is best made in an earthen teapot. It should never be made in tin. Iced Tea - Iced tea should be made several hours before it is needed and then set upon ice. When ready to use it, sweeten and drink without milk or cream. Use cracked ice to put into the glass. The tea must be extra strong, and do not stint the ice. Tea a la Russe Slice fresh, juicy lemons; pare them carefully, lay a piece in the bottom of each cup; sprinkle with white sugar and pour the tea, very hot and strong, over them. Iced Tea a la Russe To each goblet of cold tea (without cream)., add the juice of half a lemon. Fill up with pounded ice and sweeten well. A glass of champagne * added to this makes what is called Russian punch. Coffee To make choicest coffee, take equal quantities of Java and Mocha; grind finely together, allowing about two teaspoonfuls of ground coffee to each person; add an egg with its shell and a very little cold water; stir this thoroughly together and turn on boiling water. Set the pot on the back of the range for five minutes; then draw forward and allow it to boil up just an instant; clear the spout by pouring from it and returning it in the top of the pot. Then serve at once with plenty of cream and sugar. Iced Coffee Make the coffee extra strong. When it is cold, mix with an equal quantity of fresh cream; sweeten to taste, and freeze as in ice-cream, or serve" with abundance-of broken ice. Cafe Noir This is the strongest preparation, of coffee, its very essence, indeed. It is used after dessert at course dinners. Make the coffee strong and clear as possible, but use only one-rthird the ordinary quantity of water. Serve with lump sugar, with, which it should be highly, sweetened, and use very small cups. Cream may be added if desired. Meringued Coffee For six cupfuls of coffee take about one cupful of sweet cream, whipped light, with a little sugar. Put into each cup the desired amount of sugar and about a tablespoonful of boiling milk. Pour the coffee oyer these, and lay upon the surface of the hot liquid a���������large-^spoonful���������of- the frothed cream. Give a gentle stir to each cup before sending it from the tray. Frothed Cafe au Lait Pour into the table urn one quart of strong, clear coffee, strained through muslin, and one quart of boiling milk, alternating them, and stirring gently. Cover and wrap a thick cloth about the urn for five minutes before it goes to table. Have ready in a cream-pitcher the whites of three eggs, beaten stiff, and one tablespoonful of powdered sugar, whipped with them. Put a large spoonful of this froth upon each cupful of coffee as you pour it out, heaping it slightly in the centre. Chocolate Scrape fine one square of a cake, which is one ounce; add to it an equal weight of sugar; put these into a pint of boiling milk and water, each one-half, and stir well for two or three minutes until the sugar and chocolate are well dissolved. This preparation may be improved by adding a well-beaten egg or two and stirring briskly through the mixture with a Dover egg-beater. A teaspoonful of vanilla extract added just before sending to table is a valuable addition. Frothed Chocolate One cupful of boiling water; three pints of fresh inilk; three tablespoonfuls of Baker's chocolate, grated; five eggs, the whites only, beaten light, and two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar for froth. Sweeten the chocolate to taste; heat the milk to scalding"; wet up the chocolate with the boiling water, and when the milk is hot, stir this into it; simmer gently ten minutes, stirring frequently; boiLjip briskly once ; take from the' fire; sweeten to taste, taking care not to make it too sweet, and stir in the whites of two eggs, whipped stiff, without sugar; pour into the choco late pot or pitcher, which should be well heated. Have ready in a cream-pitcher the remaining whites, whipped up with the powdered sugar; cover the surface of each cup with the sweetened meringue before distributing to the guests. Choca This beverage, a favorite with many, is made by mixing coffee and chocolate, as prepared for the table, in equal quantities, and serving hot for breakfast. Broma Dissolve a large tablespoonful of Baker's broma in as much warm water; then pour upon it a pint of boiling milk and water, in equal proportions, and boil it two minutes longer, stirring it frequently; add sugar ��������� at pleasure. Breakfast Cocoa Into a breakfast cup put a teaspoonful of the powder, add a tablespoonful of boiling water, and mix thoroughly. Then add equal parts of boiling water and boiled milk, and sugar to the taste. Boiling two or three minutes will improve it. Cocoa Shells Take a small quantity of cocoa shells (say two ounces), pour upon them three pints of boiling water, boil rapidly thirty or forty minutes; allow it to settle or strain, and add cream or boiling milk and sugar at pleasure. Lemonade Squeeze the juice of lemons, and add sugar and ice-water to taste. Concentrated Lemonade Make a rich sirup of two and a half pounds of sugar and one pint of cold water and boil gradually. Pour it hot on one and a half ounces of citric acid. Bottle tight while hot. One tablespoonful will make a tumblerful of lemonade. Portable Lemonade Mix a quarter pound of white sugar" with the grated rind of a large, juicy lemon. Pour upon this the strained juice of the lemon and pack in a jar. ^One tablespoonful will suffice for a glass of water. Egg Nog To the yolks of six eggs, add six tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar, one -quart of. new milk, a half pint of French brandy, and one pint of, Madeira wine. Beat the whites up separately, and stir them through the mixture just before pouring into glasses for use. Roman punch Beat stiff' the whites of three eggs, with a half pound of powdered sugar. Add three teacup- fuls of strong, sweet lemonade, one wineglassful each of rum and champagne, and the juice of two oranges. Ice abundantly, or freeze. Milk punch Boil one quart of milk, warm from the cow. Beat up the yolks oirfoureggs^and four "tablespoon? fuls Of. powdered sugar together; add two glasses of the best sherry wine; pour into a pitcher, and mix with it the boiling milk, stirring all the time. Pour from one vessel to another six times; add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, and serve as soon as it can be swallowed without scalding the throat. Currant and Raspberry Shrub Pound four quarts of ripe currants and three quarts of red raspberries in a stone jar or wide-mouthed crock with a wooden beetle. Squeeze out every drop of the juice; put this into a porcelain, enamel, or very* clean bell-metal kettle, and boil hard ten minutes. Put in four pounds of loaf sugar at the end of the ten minutes, and boil up once to throw the scum to the top; skim and let it get perfectly cold; then skim off all remaining impurities; add one quart of the best brandy and shake hard for five minutes. Bottle, seal the corks, and lay the bottles on their sides in dry sawdust. Currant Wine x One quart of currant juice, three pounds of brown sugar, and one gallon of water; dissolve the sugar in the water, then add the juice; when it ferments, add a little fresh water each day till it is done fermenting, which will be in fror.*. a month and a half, to two months; turn it off, scald the keg, put it in again, and cork tightly. Raspberry Wine Bruise the raspberries with the back of a spoon; strain them through a flannel bag; add one jjound of loaf sugar to one quart of juice; stir well and cover closely, letting it stand for three days, stirring well each day. 91= OFFICE TO RENT The accommodation and service that we are giving is of the best. It is shown by the number of offices that have been rented during the past few months. There are still some to be had which we would be pleased to show you by applying at the Rental Department. North West Trust Company, Limited Seymour 7467. 509 Richards St. Sovereign Radiators Artistic in design. Perfect in finish. Made in Canada. Taylor-Forbes Co. LIMITED "*- Vancouver, B. C. ESTABLISHED 1886 Ceperley, Rounsefell & Co. Limited INVESTMENTS and INSURANCE Government, Municipal and Corporation Bonds (Canadian), yielding from 5 per cent, to 7 per cent. Bentfi'and Mortgage Interests collected. Investments made on First Mortgage and Estates managed under personal supervision. Insurance���������Fire, Life, Accident, Marine, Automobile, Employers' Liability. Molson's Bank Building 543 Hastings St. West Phone Seymour 8171 STOREY & CAMPBELL 518-520 BEATTY ST. Vancouver; B.c. MANUFACTURERS OF Light and Heavy Harness, Mexican Saddles, Closed Uppers, Leggings, etc., A large stock of Trunks and Valises always on hand. BUGGIES, WAGONS, Etc Leather of all kinds. Horse Clothing. - - s We are the largest manufacturers and importers of Leather Goods in B. C. WHOLESALE ANP WTAll- Pour off the clear juice and add one quart of juice to two quarts of sherry wine; hottle it and nse in two weeks. Raspberry Vinegar Take three pints of. red. berries ; pour over them one pint of eider vinegar and let stand twenty-four hours. Strain, and to one pint of juiee add one pound of _ sugar; boil pn^hajf_ fc>ur,"lmd" when cold, bottle for use. Ginger Peer Two ounces of ginger to a pint of molasses; add a gallon of warm water; stir it well, and add half a pint of iively yeast. If you wish it sweeter or hotter, add ginger or molasses_be- fore putting in the yeast, to suit your taste. Spruce Beer To three gallons .of. boiling water, add two pounds of mor lasses and two ounces of essence of spruce. Let the mixture cool, and when lukewarm, add a scant gill of yeast and set aside to ferment. While the fermentation goes on, skim frequently. When it becomes inactive, put in stone bottles and tie the corks down. White sugar may be used instead of molasses, and will give a better color. Quick Beer To fourteen quarts of water add one quart of molasses, one quart of hop yeast, and four tablespoonfuls of ginger. Mix well; strain through a fine sieve; bottle , immediately. Ready for use in twenty-four hours. Imperial Mix in a jug one-half ounce of cream tartar and vone-quart of boiling water; flavor with lemon peel or essence of lemon, and sweeten to taste. This is a refreshing and pleasantly stimulating summer drink. AMENDMENT TO CREDITORS' ACT An important piece of legislation to credit men of British Columbia was passed by the Provincial House at Victoria, this act beim,' entitled "An Act for Preventing Frauds on Creditors by Secret Assignments of Book Accounts, '' the title aptly describing the purpose for which, the act has been passed. The credit men of. the province have felt that they have been laboring under a handicap in the past, iii so far as there has been no. legislation up to the present to prevent noy company (not incor- pwatej X j>_rXndm^^ a secret assignment of their book accounts to" some one. of their creditors. ,, The* result has been that when a company or individual has made au assignnfent, too often it has been found to be the case that the book accounts, which in many instances are the only realizable assets of any value, have been alienated from the general body of the creditors for the benefit of some one individual creditor. This has often been the case, even though the creditors may have for some considerable time been supplying the debtor in bona fide belief that he is still possessed of his book accounts. Even when credit men have on file- a statement of the debtor's affairs, it is unfortun- nately frequently found that although this important asset has been assigned, the fact is not disclosed. The a"ct provides that on and after July 1, 1916, all such assignments of. book accounts shall be duly registered in the county court registrar of the district in which the company or; individual so transferring the book accounts is doing business. This legislation is also of particular-interest to the credit men in view of the fact that the whole credit of having - this legislation brought to the attention of the government, and put through, is due , to the credit* men's own association, the British Columbia branch of The Can- "V adian Credit Men's Trust Association, and the premier has "given effect to the views of the credit men by adopting and placing in the statutes the act as prepared by the legislation committee, and its counsel, Mr. F. G-. T. Lucas. y -- r-X^XX^l Friday, May 16, 1916. THE WESTERN GALL OCAL RED CROSS WORK GRATIFYING REPORT OF RED CROSS WORK That during the month of May ^here was sent to headquarters )y the loeal branch of the Red }ross Society 278 cases of hos- foital supplies, surgical dressings, land field comforts, and that $3,- 1792.81 had been raised for the [various funds of the society,7 was Ftb.e announcement made at the Llast meeting of the executive [committee of the Vancouver (branch of the Canadian Red 'Cross Society. The financial statement for the month of May showed that materials to the value oi $2,- 094.55 had been purchased locally, and that the expenses amount- \ ed to just over $100 for carrying on the work of the society at the central supplies depot and at the central office. Mr. A. P. Black, chairman of the finance committee, presided, and various reports were submitted on behalf of the several committees of the society hy Mrs. J. A. Mills and Mr. J. W. McFarland, and of the ward branches. The report o������ the property committee showed that ,77,331 hospital articles and 4,- 406 field comforts, making a to-1 tal of 81,737 articles which had been received from the ward branches and auxiliaries in J" Greater Vancouver, and from numerous subsidiary branches in the interior of the province, had been shipped during the month to Toronto. Included in this aggregate number of articles was 3111 pairs of socks .which had been sent to the Canadian War Contingent Association for dis tribution amongst the men in the trenches. The subsidiary branch in Grand Forks had sent to the local depot 28 cases during May alone, which represents a value of $800 in materials alone, exclusive of the value of the labor bestowed. Monthly reports were submitted by a number of the ward branches covering the "Work done by them during thev month of May. According to the report presented by Miss Kathleen Watson, Ward 1 branch raised $138.- 70 and sent in to the central depot 22,055 articles for hospital kit and field kit. The report of Ward. 2 branch, presented by Mrs. Willoughby Brown, showed this branch had raised $291.60 by means of raffles and entertainments, and had sent to the central depot 6223 articles} many of which, however, were larger articles, including 250 pairs of socks, 100 suits of pyjamas, as well as some 2500 surgical dressings and bandages. The report of Ward 3 branch, presented by Mrs. H. McLaren, showed a balance on hand of $258, and that 368 garments had been sent to the' central depot. SOLDIERS' SOCK FUND GREATLY AUGMENTED Over $100 was realized for the Soldiers' Sock Fund Saturday afternoon last by the garden fete under. the auspices of the Strathearn Chapter of the Daughters of the Empire, for which Mrs: J. W. Stewart very kindly lent her beautiful grounds on Shaughnessy Heights. -. WHY ENDURE THE CRUEL TORTURE OF TOOTHACHE- WHY GO ALONG FROM DAY TO DAY WITH UNSIGHTLY, DECAYING TEETH WHICH ARE A MENACE TO YOUR OWN HEALTH-AN OFFENCE TO YOUR FRIENDS ? If the dread of pain or your inability to meet the exorbitant pricescharged by other dentists hat hitherto prevented you having your teeth attended to, listen to my message. DENTISTRY AS I PRACTICE XT IS ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OP PAIN Be the operation simple or complex, it makes absolutely no difference to me. ORALTHESIA, THE SIMPLE, SAFE AND HARMLESS REMEDY WHICH I USE THROUGHOUT MYX PRACTICE, HAS ABSOLUTELY. DRIVEN PAIN FROM THE DENTAL CHAIR. So sure am I of Ojalthesia and its certain results, I say to all my patients: "IF IT HURTS, DON'T PAY ME" Aud 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 the materials which I use, exceedingly low. CALL AT MY OFFICES TODAY FOR A FREE EXAMINATION Dr. T. XJlendon Moody Vancouver's DAWSON BLOCK Vancouver'* Pioneer Painless Dentist COR. HASTINGS & MAIN STS. Dentist Phone Seymour 1566 Mrs. Douglas Armour, regent of the chapter, was the convener, and the fete was attended by large numbers of people, and many pretty , childrenX There were attractions of all kinds, from the band of the Seaforth Highlander Cadets to AlUUI; Sally. Tennis, bowling and bridge were much en-joyed by the guests, and there were many delights for the children, including rides in a gaily decorated pony trap, and Charlie Chaplin. One of the features of the afi- ternoon was the Maypole dance, under the direction of Miss Ella Walker. Miss Mary Pybus was in char'ge of Aunt Sally. Miss Barny Buscombe and Miss Phyllis Darling drove the children in a prettily decorated pony cart. The prizes for tennis went to Miss Dorothy Langford and Miss Eleanor Hutchins, and for bowU ing to Mrs. Finn Russell and Mrs. Kent. PLAN ESTABLISHMENT OF SMALL FACTORIES DOCTORS TO DECIDE ON THE BEST BABY Over 50 delegates, representing Vancouver, New Westminster, Cowichan, Metchosin, Cloverdale and Victoria assembled at Victoria last week to attend the annual convention of the provincial order of the King's Daughters. The reports from the 21 district circles showed that the extra burden imposed byv the war had been met without in any way disorganizing the work. The election of officers resulted as follows: Provincial president, Miss Leitch; secretary, Mrs. L. H. Hardie; treasurer, Miss Alice Henderson; literary secretary Mrs. Christmas; executive Mrs.. A. S. Morley Mrs Griffin Mrs. McPherson and Mrs. Hurd. The treasurer's report showed that during the past year $5,- 000 had been raised, and that there was a balance in the 'bank amounting to $180 Miss Leitch, the. president, in presenting her annual address, stated that she had visited during the year every one of the five districts, and was gratified to notice how generally the members of the order had found some means of helping the Empire in the present crisis. Reports of the district secretaries at Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey and Cowichan were presented. The Vancouver report showed that members in that circle had responded at all times to the call of duty and that relief work organization had been im- provedT The" HtwrT of $2;622*94 was raised in the district and $2,558.43 had been expended. The Surrey district secretary reported that much money had been given to the local Friendly Help Society and that the. circle had left the care of individual cases of distress in the hands of that organization. In cases where there was sickness or clothing required the circle l'esponded with customary promptness. It was suggested that after the war the following undertakings should be taken up by the order : (1) The establishment of small factories in every district under an organized body of managers to supply those things which could not be made at home and which at present were brought from other countries. (2) The acquisition of a King's Daughters provincial farm where young girls could be' trained in up-to-date farm methods and where disabled soldiers' widows could be employed. Reports from 21 circles were presented, showing that the Red Cross and Belgian relief, had all been aided and that the regular work had in no way been interfered with by these contributions. Among the questions of future usefulness that were given consideration was the matter of readjustment and upbuilding of. conditions after the war. The Vancouver. delegates were: Mesdames J. G. Lewis, H. M. Hedding, W. H. Steves, F. L. Cash, A. O. Copp. W. L. Craig. A. H. Begnell E. S. Hopper, W. H. Ells, H. D. Campbell, H. B. Chaffee, R. A. Playfair, C. S. Hamilton, Misses M. S. Ross, J. Sheepy. New Westminster, Mrs. Pearson. The Local Council of Women, under the presidency of Mrs. S. D. Scott, has decided to hold a "Better Babies" contest during the week commencing August 14. Dr. M. T. McEachern, superintendent" of the General Hospital, has again undertaken the medical supervision of the contest, and has secured the hearty co-operation of a staff of expert medical examiners, thus ensuring the thoroughly scientific character of the contest. Comfortable , accommodation for the contest has been secured in the Women's Building at the exhibition grounds, Hastings Park. There will be ten examining rooms, each in charge of a physician and a trained nurse, and a large drawing-room and rest rooms have been provided for the mothers and children. Prizes will be given tb those babies securing the highest score in each class and the best ten in each class are eligible for championship. The recognized classes are: 1 to 6 months, 7 to 12 months, 13 to 24 months, 25 to 36 months. T he special classes are: , 1. Twins. 2. Babies attended at birth by a Victorian Order nurse. 3. Soldiers'babies. 4. Babies in contest last year. 5. Balries raised on Standard Milk. 6. Triplets. A committee of ladies will be at Mr. Sam Scott's store, Granville street, to register entries of children from 2 to 4 p.m. each week day except Saturday, during June and July. Further particulars can be obtained from Mrs. W. A. Clark, convenor, of the contest. PREPARING TO LAY KEELS OF NEW SHIPS The construction of wooden vessels to be built by Messrs. Wallace & Company at North Vancouver will be started at once. It is stated that to secure enough experienced ship carpenters men are being drawn from all parts of the. province. The scene, at; the Fell fill, at the foot of Bewicke avenue, resembles the busy days of _r few years ago. About 50 men are er^aged thwc building sheds, laying plank streets, water mains and excavating the soil to make a bod for the keels of the boats. The city council is co-operating in every way possible to expedite the laying of the first keel. Bewicke avonue, which hitherto has terminated af the Capilano creek, is to be continued by a pile bridge over to the reclaimed land and right out to the water. It is to be planked after the laying of. the six-inch water main is completed. The telephone wires have already been strung out to the office, and the Pacific Great Eatern Railway Company, which has some rails lying on the property, will in all probability run -���������a.-line-but,^to.^the.^-_w.ater^for_.the. conveyance of material whieh may come by rail. The piles for the bridge over the creek are on the ground, and it is expected a start will be made veiy shortly driving them. The land which* has been secured by the Wallace company is 20 acres in extent, and was reclaimed from tlie inlet. It is bounded by a 12 foot concrete wall at the wa- ter side. The ,work of excavating the bed of the first boat is completed, and the heavy logs are being put in place. The ex- cavalions for the second bed are almost completed, and other three or -lour beds are to be made. It is intended to complete this work before the first keels are laid, but it is not expected that more than one week will be required for the work. It is expected that when the work is fully commenced severel hundred men will be employed, and as Mr. Wallace is preparing for the construction of more ships than he has.at present got contracts for, it is taken as an indication that other contracts are being discussed. At the additional ground secured next the old yards and office of the company, just east of Lonsdale, a pile driver is busy driving piles. It is taken as definite that .the company has secured the contract for the construction of a steel ship also. The developing of, the plant of the Wallace Shipyards Ltd., is only the commencement of what is confidently hoped by the people of the J lower mainland will prove a permanent industry. Cutting Officer: "Your shooting reminds me of lightning." Recruit: "Fast work?" Officer: "No. There's no likelihood of your hitting the same spot twice." Vancouver to New Westminster in Less Than Three-Quarters of a Minute This is the pace you travel when you use the two-number telephone ser- vic^"two-number" is direct from one number to another while you wait. The average time from the removal pf the calling number's receiver until the called number answers is 44.8 seconds. " "-: "���������.... XT' If your time means anything to you, use this .service. British Columbia Telephone Company, Limited. 0 .���������������������������''������������������������������������ ''���������������������������."' Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd. ENGINEERS, MACHINISTS IRON & STEEL FOUNDERS 519 Sixth Ave. West. Vancouver, B. 0. CHERNJAVS*Y TO FJJkV IN AIP OF RED CROSS At a grand concert to be given in "aid of the local branch of the Bed Cross society on Tuesday. June 27th, at St. Andrew's chu*cch under the able management of Mr. Frank Wrigley, an opportunity will be afforded to lovers, of music to hear Professor Gregor Cherniavsky play for the first time in Canada. The whole of the proceeds to be derived from the concert will be turned over to the Bed Cross society and it is anticipated that a musical event of such magnitude will attract a crowded audience andJienefitth^^ Cross accordingly. "Professor Cherniavsky will arrive in Vancouver specially for the concert from the new home of his family (the late private residence of Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Barnard) Victoria, and is very generously giving his talent in aid of a patriotic cause. Among the distinguished musicians who took up arms in defense of their country at the beginning of the present great war was Professor Gregor Cherniavsky, the famous solo violinist. He is the eldest son of the renowned Cherniavsky family and brother of Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky, the great trio, whose name is a household word on five continents. Leaving the Imperial orchestra Rostov-Don, where he was first soloist, he entered the military college and trained for field service. This was on July 20th, two days after Avar was declared. On October 1st he left for the front and was made lieutenant in command of 6th company (225 men, 200 of which belonged to the now famous fighting Cossacks) of the 120th battalion and it was before Lemberg on October 14th that Lieutenant Gregor Cherniavsky Avas in his first battle. It is a matter of history noAV hoAv the great Bussian army marched into Lemberg. They found the palace of Emperor Francis Joseph and the last vestiges of splendor were razed to the ground. In their riotous search for food valuable books and priceless furniture were used to make fires. Bea\itiful tapestry, Avorks of sculpture and art of incalculable value were trampled under foot. In the famous library the magnificent chandelier was! shattered and replaced by tallow candles which served the soldiers for cooking their meals. Lieutenant Cherniavsky remained in Lemberg for six weeks where he played at a concert given in aid of the Bussian prisoners by special request of the Grand Duke Nicholas, who expressed his delight and pleasure personally to the soldier musician. x :'*������������������ On the 10th of December, Lieutenant Gregor rejoined his regiment and after months, of hard fighting* during which he and his company were twice mentioned in despatches for conspicuous bravery he Avas reAvard- ed''by.seeing" the Bussians march ihto^Prsymex This was-on-the ~ 30th of March. A fortnight later the Czar and the Grand Duke Nicholas marched triumphantly through the city Avith all the splendor and pomp befitting the occasion. It was here that Lieutenant Cherniavsky Avas presented with the gold military cross by the Grand Duke himself and in the presence of the czar of all Russians; that evening Gregor Cherniavsky gave a command performance in the presence of his Imperial Majesty and his officers. MINERAL EXHIBIT TO BE ONE OF FEATURES At the meeting of. the board of control of the Vancouver Exhibition held last Friday it Avas announced that the mineral exhibit this year Avould be one of the finest ever seen on the coast. In connection Avith the exhibit will be shown models of two United States and tAvo Japanese battleships, the steel in Avhich Avas manufactured from British Columbia ore. There Avill be also demonstrations of the extraction of by-products from coal. The B. C. Manufacturers' Association will fill half the transportation building and the automobile men the other half. It is expected that during the exhibition the military men in training will sIioav a completed Avar trench, also demonstrate the method of construction. Considerable improvement is being made in the fine arts building Avith a view particularly of securing better light on the pictures. The South Vancom-er School Board is arranging for an exhibit of manual training and domestic science. "V-J ���������m ,7 xi ', t THE WESTERN CALL Friday, June 16, 1916. THE WESTERN CALL PUBLISHED EVEBY FBIDAY By the McConnells, Publishers, Limited Head Office: 203 Kingsway. Vancouver, B. 0. Telephone: Fairmont 1140 Subscription: One Dollar a Tear in Advance. 11.50 Outside Canada. Evan W. Sexsmith, Editor THE SHADOW OF COMING EVENTS The beginning of the end is now in sight and the objective of the entente allies is taking definite shape and form. The pros pects for freedom, justice and perpetual peace are brighter than ever before, if concurrent events speak true. For the big simultaneous allied offensive for which all liberty-loving people have been longing, has begun in earnest, both on land and by sea, with no uncertain aim. Progressive operations are being inaugurated on every battle-front' in Europe, and already the, Austrians are practically, put out of the running, and it is a matter of a few months, at the most, and possibly a few weeks, when they will cease to play any part in the hostile campaign. The Russians have taken a long step towards this end in their capture of Czernowitz, one terminal of an important - railway . line of which Kolomea is ��������� the other terminal. They had practically assured, this success in their re- , cent1 occupation of Sniatyri, a ��������� point situated half-way along the Railway line, whose significance lay in the fact that it was the centre of the south-eastern Gal- ician lines which crossed the Carpathians-going west. The Austrians, who were holding the "Czernowitz sector, have now been /completely cut off and, owing to the-clever strategy of the Bus sian leaders, they were cut off without any loophole for. es ' cape. In other portions of their -front, too, the Russians are making a decided advance or at {east holding their own.. They are rapidly, advancing towards Stan- islau, the junction through which the southern main line from Lemberg to Hungary passes on its way to" the Carpathians. The Austrians in Galicia appear to be at their last gasp. As for operations on the left bank of the Styr, whatever way the pendulum swings the Bussians must finally be masters of the situation. If they reach Kolko they _ willhavewon a victory over the joint forces of Germans and Austrians. If the Teutons force their way through Kolki and get at the Bussian rear, they will eventually be caught in a trap in the Pripet marshes. The Italians have entered upon a big offensive under the brightest of auspices, and their initial gains are only prophetic of greater gains in the near future. The doom of the Turk is already an established fact ahd only a matter of a short time. It will not be long until Germany Avill, perforce, be without allied assistance. She will have to match arms with the whole force of the entente strength. Just how far she will be able to do it is apparent noAV in the results of recent engagements on the western front and in the Baltic sea. The French have steadily repulsed her utmost efforts to take Verdun. The British have inflicted severe losses on her lines. The Canadians have Avon back the Ypres salient and shown that the enemy's lines are not impenetrable. The entente allies have unquestionably the greater advantages of valor and initiative, and with a proper equipment of artillery and munitions, the issue is not doubtful The naval situation has not altered either, as the German people will have good reason to know Avhen they find that the hateful block is not any less rigorous and that food is not any more plentiful in Berlin than it has been. "The control of the North Sea is, as before, in the hands of the British. The fight in the North Sea has not redounded to the glory of Germany after all. To begin with, the fact that it took place on the German side of the North Sea shows that the offensive intention lay with the British fleet. And then, owing to Germany's superior means of aerial observation, they were better informed of the movements of the British grand fleet than the British were of the dispo sitions of the German high seas fleet. Had the British, fleet pos sessed the "strong eyes" of. the German fleet, the latter would most probably have met their final fate. As it was the Germans were most ignominously driven back to their base. Still more significant is the report that during action a squadron of British dreadnoughts ahd battle cruisers made their way to a certain Bussian port where warships are at anchor. The Bussian navy has been showing its prowess at the other end of the Baltic Sea. If the Teutonic allies are facing tbe inevitable issue bf being brought to their knees on land, the German navy may truly be said to be now between the devil and the deep sea." CHURCH UNION One of the. biggest questions before the public today, and one which is charged with-greater results in the religious and moral life of Christian communities than we have as yet any conception of, is that of church union. The issue at stake is not merely one of uniting the various denominations of the-Protestant church in one body and under one government which shall make laws to suit all requirements.��������� It is the more vital one of. strength, of union against external corrosion and internal decay. The weakness of the Protestant body lies in its factional differences and separated interests, and in some cases these-dif- ferences have amounted to a rivalry which has militated very much against the true spirit of religion. The church of Bome~is strong very largely on account of its internal unity. The overwhelming vote registered by the delegates of the Presbyterian church of Canada at the meeting of _th_e General Assembly at Winnipeg on Thursday in -favor of organic union yrith the Methodist and Congregational churches is of tremendous import to the future history of religious denominations in Canada. It is only to be regretted that the date of the consummation of the union was not fixed, HoAvever the future of the union movement is assured, and it will be only a matter of a short time until the United Protestant Church of. Canada will take the place of the three denominations Avhich have given consent to union. The manifold problems of the Dominion from a religious standpoint will require careful and energetic handling, and with the Avave of immigration that is sure to follow in the wake of the war the United Protestant church should be able to present a strong appeal to the masses that will populate this vast land in the next century. The three churches which have just consummated union have for many years been strong in spiritual, moral and social leadership but with an amalgamation of forces there is bound to follow a tremendous spiritual quickening of the community life. And let us hope that the United Church -will march forward in militant array and that its influence may be felt throughout the whole world* CLIPPING CONSTANTINO'S WINCWT The government of Greece invited action by the allies -when it failed to oppose the invasion of Greece by the Bulgarians. "The allies have never had to admit that their presence in Greece was a violation of Greek neutrality, because they entered the country on the invitation of the Greek premier, and their right to do so was disputed only by an unconstitutional monarch. On the other hand, the Bulgarian invasion of Greece was a deliberate violation Of neutrality without a palliating circumstance. With the practical demobilization of the Greek army, as a, result of the pressure put on the government by the allies, the Hohenzollern dynasty of, the misgoverned country is weakened to permit public opinion to enter as a prime factor in the situation. King Constantine, without the ready assistance of the army, is no longer in the position of a conqueror forcing his rule on a discontented people. The allies have presented the Greek people with one of the first victories of the wajv and the Kaiser's attempt to play another little nation as a pawn in the game is met with opposition that should defeat it. Germany, by the course of events, is committed to the support of Bulgaria. Bulgaria entered the war in alliance with Turkey, and therefore not for sentimental reasons but because of-Czar Ferdinand's hope of gain. The ambitions of Greece and Bulgaria are not to be reconciled, and the early impression that Greece should side with the . allies became a conviction when Bulgaria took her stand. Bulgaria can win the reward she seeks only at the expense of Greece. The ambitions of the Hellenic people can be fulfilled only through the co-operation with the. allies which is-advoi-' cated by her foremost statesman] Venizelos, and approved by tnre vast majority of. Greeks in America. -X Drastic action by the allies to clip King Constantine's wings has been advocated for some time, but the situation was delicate, and it is not surprising that the entente powers waited for a dra-' matic justification. The prostration of the country before Bulgaria gave them a golden opportunity. Beports that the Greek people approve the action taken are easily credible. Time will vindicate the action of the allies in Greece, which is in accordance with the best interests of the nation. made that she has not; that on the contrary middlemen have been permitted to influence the placing "of contracts at excessive prices jind divide enormous commissions. That, in a word, is the reason for the investigations that have been held. Will Mr. Burn- ham or any other Canadian citizen assert that they were unnecessary or that the disclosures can have other than a beneficial effect on the administration. of Canadian and Imperial funds? And there is another.-. way of looking at it. -The battalions that are forming, as well as the battalions already formed, have a very acute interest in the lucrative activities of men like Hon. Col. J. Wesley Allison. They cannot quite see why they should fight the country's battles abroad while Allisons at home wax fat at the public expense. They have a right to demand and they do demand the exposure of individuals of this character. They demand also that their predatory operations cease. The least we can do for those who have gone or are going to the front is to protect their interests in their absence. They are making the greatest of all sacrifices. Is it right that while they are risking their lives for the Empire, the Empire's re-, sources should be exploited by honorary Colonels at home playing the part! of brokers and middlemen ? Most of the countries at war today have had their Allisons. They have dealt with these individuals in some cases employing more vigorous methods than Royal Commissions. They are infinitely stronger by reason of having done so. - Mr. Burnham cannot soften the effect of disclosures at Ottawa, by .pleading the interests of either the "battalions now forming" or -the government which he' claims is being-pursued. The battalions are as .much.interested as citizens generally in ensuring the honest expenditure of the Empire's war fund and the government stands ih- no danger from inviting as it has invited the fullest investigation into charges of wrongdoing. HYSTERICAL NONSENSE Following is an outburst from J. H. Burnam, M.P., regarding the recent investigation into the Kyte charges: "Is no consideration to be shown by General Hughes' enemies, journalistic or otherwise, for the welfare of battalions now: forming and in need of direction and constant aid from headquarters? It seems to me. as one on ��������� the ground that a frightful: injury is being done to our men in pre- paration by the relentless pursuit of the government at this critical juncture. For God's sake let the pursuers have some mercy, at least on our soldiers." Our military interests cannot possibly suffer from measures taken to ensure the honest expenditure of Canadian and British money for military purposes. They ean suffer enormously from failure to take these measures. This is a war in which money plays a more important part than weapons. It Avas Lloyd George" who said at the commencement of >the war that the nation with the last hundred million pounds Avould win. In other Avords the country with the longest purse and making the best use of it Avill eventually triumph. Canada has been entrusted Avith many millions of British money for the purchase of munitions. Has she made the best use of it! Charges have been PJKTSSIAN OANPQB In reporting the additional loss of two ships in the recent naval battle, the German government announces that this loss was withheld previously for military reasons. This is typical Prussian candor. ��������� In the former-statement," which- did not include the loss of these two ships, the German government announced what is claimed was the total German loss. The latest statement is an admission that the former one was false. Lying was required "for military reasons." Germany's total naval loss, since war began, is not, available in part because the British government. has never announced the number of their submarines sunk. The details of what has happened in the naval warfare will not likely be-known till the war is over. But the essential facts are known. Germany has never been able to make any real impression on British seasu- premacy. The command of the seas has never been seriously disputed. The German government may be within its rights in deceiving the German people after a naval engagement. The Kaiser! has never had to consider the people he leads. But, whatever the Germans think of it, the outside world has only contempt for the performance. SENDS MANY MEN TO JOIN COLORS Evidence of a unity of feeling with regard to the present conflict in Europe was contained in the reports made to the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Loyal True Blue Association at thW annual convention when it was shown that the male membership of the organization had shrunk almost to the vanishing point by reason of the departure of the men 'for the front. Fifty delegates from lodges all over the province were present at the opening of the convention in the Orange Hall. Among the reports submitted was one dealing with the orphanage maintained at New Westminster. It was shown that the present enrollment at this institution is 21, while at times in theT>ast as many as 38 children have been housed at one time. In the report of the New Westminster lodge it was shoAvn that of the 24 male members 21, all who could pass the examinations, had enlisted for service at the front.. The full association's per- centage of .������listed/ men is scarV cely less, being -about -75 per cent, of membership. The following officers were elected: Mwl.Margaret N. Green, Vancouver, grand mistress; Mrs. Annie Irvine, Abbotsford, deputy mistress; Mrs. Mary S. Ben- nie, New Westminster, grand secretary ; Mr. Fred E. Harmer, Mc Kay, grand treasurer; Mrs. L. 1 ammidee, Nelson, 13. C, grand U.;rector of ceremonies, Bev. J. L. Campbell, Abbotsford, chapliu; Mrs. Sarah Vipond, Vancouver, and Mrs. Christina McCallum. grand lecturers; Mr. L. J. Hnir- ter, Abbotsford, grand inner ty- ler; Mr. A. Thompson, Mr. Lehman, grand outer tyler. Weatber Report Week ending June 13: No rain. Bright sunshine, 83 hours, 36 min.; highest temperature, 75 degrees on 13th; lowest temperature, 44 on the llth. NEXT CONVENTION TO BE1 HELD AT CHILLIWAt The 42nd annual session of tl Grand Lodge I.O.O.F was broug to a close Thursday afternoc when it was decided to hold tl session of the Grand Lodge nez year in Chiliiwack, on the secoi Wednesday in June. The following are the appoint ed officers for the ensuing year Bro. W. A. Crux, Grand Chaj lain; Bro. J. C. Davis, Gran-j Marshal; Bro. H. Fooks, Gran* Conductor; Bro. ������L Peers, Gran.������| Guardian; and Bro. W. Y Tarvis, Grand Herald: The elect^ ed and appointed officers were then -duly installed. A committee was appointee consisting of Bros. A. Henderson, P.G.M., W. H. Cullen, P.G.j M., P.-.W.- Dempster, P.G.M., J. Bell, P.O., G. E. McConn, P.G., I P. L. Manser, P.G., and Fred Da-| yey, Grand ��������� Secretary, to be known as the war emergency relief committee, whose duties it will be to consider questions relative to enlisted Oddfellows. The financial position of the Grand Lodge was reported,to be in first class condition, although, like other organizations, it was feeling the effects of the war. It was.decided to decrease ,the mileage which has been paid to representatives to the Grand lodge, from five cents to four cents, and to eliminate the payment of mileage and per diem allowance to appointed officers. Past Grand Master A. Henderson presented, on behalf of the Grand lodge, a P.G.M. jewel to the retiring grand master, Bro. P. W. Dempster. The report of. the funeral aid��������� association showed a marked increase in its numerical strength, which was heartily received by the grand lodge and endorsed. It was stated that 353 members of Oddfellow lodges in'British Columbia had enlisted up to Mareh 31., Sonie - df the ? lodges showed s j Very large percentages , of 'Tijiejr' membership, ruwiittg-fpoin fliye per cent, to 30 per cent., the latter being the Pittiko Lodge, Nd. 13, at Merritt, in .the Nicola val-" ley, while Okanagan lodges, No. , 58, at Suramerland, in the Okrin- - agan valley, showed 21 members who-had enlisted. The grand lodge was attended by a full representation of the lodges throughout the jurisdiction, and from general reports, although conditions are not so ' bright as might be wished, no , feeling of apprehension is expressed _ as _to_ the future ��������� A Scotchman was telling an Irish neighbor of his with great pride hoAV he had planted an acorn which sprang up into a fine oak tree. "Begorra, that's nothing," commented Pat unimpressed. 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Fans will make life pleasant in the kitchen, in the of fice, in the bedroom. They cost little to operate. Hastings & Carrall Sts. 1138 Granville, Near Davie ARMSTRONG, MORRISON & CO. LIMITED .Public Works Contractors Head Office, 810 15 Bower Building Seymour 1836 VANCOUVER - CANADA WHEN A SCOTCHMAN GOVERNED BERLIN An Aberdonian- Who Ruled the Kaiser's Capital TRY A WESTERN CALL AD. Phone Fair. 1140 Reposing in a handsome tomb within the Garrison Church at Berlin lie the remains of a Scot who once ruled over the capital of the Kaisers. An Aberdonian, abundantly blessed with the grit and can- niness proverbially associated with Graniteland, fate made him, instead of at lawyer, the close friend of two Empresses renojm- ed in European history, and of an Emperor whose name will for ever stand out on the world's roll of monarchs. The former were the Empresses Anna and Elizabeth of Russia; the latter, Frederick the Great of the once great kingdom of Prussia. Born within the Castle of In- verugie, Peterhead, towards the close of the seventeenth century, the Scot in question was James Francis Keith, second son of William Keith, ninth Earl Marishal. Scion of a house which for centuries had divided its talents 'twixt military and administrative affairs, something of tbel&tr ter was,intended.for you*ag Keith by; his long-headed as well as long-descended parents. Consequently, alter concluding a careful education, he was sent to Edinburgh to study law. Jacobite Soldiering For such a career, however, the young man bad scant relish. Something more . exciting, soldiering for preference, was more to his taste. Abandoning his studies, he set out for London in quest of a military commission and at York he met his elder brother, George, hurrying back to Scotland. The reason for the haste was news that Mar had raised the standard of rebellion, and the "45 "-had been definitely, launched^ The result of. the meeting wasXanXoverjdyed recruit in James, who\a little later assisted his brother Wjprociaim James VIII. at the Cross ^Aberdeen. The sequel was the common experience of nearly all who took part in./the adventure; brave fighting, honorable defeat, and then flight. Both brothers escaped to Brittany, George to again wield the sword, James, for a time, to return to law and literature. But once more love of cause and country claimed him. During a three years' sojourn in Paris he had kept in constant touch with brother Jacobites and sympathizers, and was in conser 'quence fully acquainted with Alberoni's projected descent oh the Western Highlands. This rash enterprise he joined, shared in the encounter at Glenshiel, and after the surrender of the Spanish auxiliaries fled into hiding. Later he escaped to Holland, and, pending employment nearer home, he then took services under the King of Spain. For nine years he remained in . the Spanish army, taking part, among other notable engagements, in the siege of Gibraltar in 1726-7. Rising Russia About this period the rising and ambitious Russia showed considerable enterprise in attracting to her service of likely .free lances, British for choice. Among those who responded to the invitation was James Keith. Given the rank of major-general, he seems to have grasped with both hands the opportunities now offered him. Within two years of entering Russia he was appointed colonel in the bodyguard of the Empress Anna," and by A choice selection ot colored Tuel Shapes. Regrdv $2.25 to 93.50. On Sale for $1.00 Friday and Saturday ���������loo splendid values in stamped nightgowna (new designs) to sell at 76c J^diss JVlcLenagfien 2410 Main Street Don't Discard Your Old Lawn Mower Unless it is absolutely broken up we can make it as good or better than new. And it is wonderful what we can do with that old kitchen knife which is the desperation of mother, or the old razor which makes Brother Bob say things to himself under his breath. Vancouver-Hollow. 2A0 Grinding Company :bro^JAY PHONE FAIRMONT 2528 another couple of years, in 1732, was made army inspector of the Volga and Don territories. His real chance, however, came with the war of the Polish Succession in 1733-5. Second in command of the Russian forces during this period, Keith pushed the French back to the Rhine, when a truce stayed the victorious advance of the Muscovites. In the year following came war with Turkey, and once more Keith was placed in a prominent command. At the storming of Ofcchakoff he was dangerously wounded, and it looked as if his military career would be brought to a close by the-amputation of a leg. "I would sooner lose ten thousand of my best soldiers'. - ,. than Keith," declared the Era-}tunes and disasters to the Prus press when informed of her fa- sian arms came the crushing WitMur GbtckFMfc DIAMOND CHIOS FEED has bMB tried for yeara sad produces Am healthy chick* Made and sold toy VERNON FEED CO. - Fair. 186 and Fair. 878 We carry a complete line of Fool* try Supplies, Pigeon Feed, Canary. Seed, Etc. Two Branches: South Vancouver, 49th Ave. & Fraser Phone Fraser 175 ' Collingwood, 280 Joyce Street Phone:' Collingwood 153 Some People ~ have not yet tried PIKE'S FINE TEAS If you bring this nd. you can have a free sample at 518 BROADWAY E. (Nest Dairy) Phone Fair. 1367 FAIRMONT REN0VAT0RY Fair. 172 , 753 B'way E. Ladies' and Men's Suits Sponged and Pressed _~_J50c Sponge Cleaning and Pressing 75c French, Dry or Steam Cleaning and Pressing ; __$L50 voriteVmisfortune; and imme diately she summoned to his aid fye, best surgical skill obtainable wi,tbih her dominions. Another, person, however, was even more interested in the wounded general's welfare. This was his brother George, who hastened over half Europe when he learned that James was in danger. Unwilling to trust him to Muscovite surgery, George insisted on conveying his brother to Paris, and there more skilful treatment happily saved the injured limb. Following his convalescence, both brothers crossed to England, and, though still Jacobites, spent some months in London unmolested. Returning to Bussia, James was made Governor of the Ukraine, an appointment f rom whieh- he was recalled to do battle against the then formidable Swedes. On the conclusion of peace he was sent as a special ambassador to Stockholm, where he appears to have distinguished himself in diplomacy no less than he had previously done in war. Becomes Governor of Berlin Returning once more to Russia, he was loaded with gifts and honors by the new Empress, Elizabeth, and -thus effectively ensured his downfall so far as concerned that country. Intrigue and jealousy quickly undermined the 'favoritism ' of even the astute Keith, and one by one he was stripped of. his offices. Eventually, left with only the command of some militia regiments, and given a hint that he might become a candidate for dungeon or worse, he fled the country, disgusted as well as dispossessed Neither had he, far to go nor long to wait before finding fresh employment. Possibly he had prepared the way before cutting adrift from Russia,, but in any case within less than a month of severing his service there he found himself a Field-Marshal under Frederick the Great. Further, appreciating the kind of man he had got hold of, Freder ick made Keith Governor of Berlin at the then considerable sal ary of 1,600 pounds per annum. From the first Keitlrsucceeded to the complete confidence of his new master, who always consulted him on questions bearing alike on military and diplomatic affairs. During the critical period of. the Seven Years' "War he was so closely associated "with the King that a record of his movements would amount to a detailed account of the entire campaign. Following varied for- blow at Hochkirk. There, at break of day on the morning of October 14, 1758, the weak Prus-, sian wind under Keith was overwhelmed by vastly superior numbers bf Austrians, and, valiantly attempting to rally his men, the Marshal received two wounds, the second of which proved mortal. ' X After the battle his naked body was found upon the field, and, out of respect to a brave foe, was given honorable burial by the Austrian commander in the village church at Hochkirch. Soon afterwards Frederick caused the remains to be exhumed and reburied. at Berlin, the King further ordering a splendid marble monument to be erected in memory of his late faithful friend. For nearly one hundred years _this _st_atue stood in the Wilhelmplatz, and then, in 1857, it was replaced by" a bronze reproduction, the original being removed to the Cadet's Academy. won, quickly but Only by sheer ability, Nivelle forged to the front, and in less than two yean rose from the command of a regiment to that of a brigade, then of a division and finally of an army. If he survives the war without suffering any diminish- ment of reputation, he will be numbered among the heroes of France. Nivelle's Rapid Jtiae General Robert George Nivelle, the veteran French soldier whoj was chosen to direct the defence proximately the following num HAVE WADS CW5AN-U? on tips voters' war A review of the work of the court of revision for the provincial voters' list in the. Vancouver district shows that practically ten thousand names have been struck off the old list and two thousand names added. The new list will therefore contain about 27,000 names instead of-35,000 as. before. About 1000 of the names objected to proved to be those of soldiers and these objection's were withdrawn by the parties objecting to them. The neWo slit will, contain ap- of Verdun following the promo tion last month of General Henri Philippe Petain, is .sixty years old. General Nivelle hails neither from north or south, but is a native of central France, hailing from Tulle, the beautiful little capital city of the department of Correze, some 250 miles south of Paris. He is one of those unknowns who have, been brought to the front by the war, while others of lesser ability but vastly greater fame have found their proper level, and are now serving under him. At the outbreak of hostilities Nivelle was in command of the Fifth Regiment of artillery. General Joffre, a wise and stern judge of men, soon perceived that Nivelle was fitted for a more important part in the war and in October, Nivelle was promoted to the rank of a general of brigade. Soon afterward he was placed in command of the Sixty-first infantry division. Last December he was again singled out for promotion and received the three stars and was appointed to the command of the Third Army Corps. Prior to this war General Nivelle's experience of active hostilities had been confined to suppressing ebulient tribesmen on the Algerian frontier, as he was too young to take part in the Franco-Prussian war. When at last the test came, however, - and promotion could be ber of names: Ward One, 5300; Ward Two, 3400; Ward Three, 2300; Ward Four, 4500; Ward Five, 4000; Ward Six 5750; Ward Seven, 1250, and Ward Eight, 1100. It will be seen by this that Ward Six will have the largest voting strength for the first time in the history of the city, having been last on the list in 1911: Wards Seven and Eight were not in the city at that time. WEDNESDAY HOTTEST DAY Wednesday was the hottest day of 1916 so far, and it was not so very hot at that���������76.2��������� but was felt by'* perspiring Vancouver in view of the rather low averages we have been getting lately. The heat wave was general all over Canada with the possible exception of Prince Rupert district, where the maximum only went, to 60, and where rain fell t othe extent of .88, almost 'an. Inch. While Vancouver basked delightfully in 76.2, Kamloops experienced 87 and Penticton 82. , . ft ' '-v, 6 THE WESTERN CALL Friday, May 16, 1916. G The Beautiful Edward (Translated from the French "by Aimee, for Western Call) Some years ago, said Doctor Mer- uel, I saw appear or rather reappear at my office two Americans, two Yankees, two free citizens of the freest of republics. They did .not know each other, bat I knew them both very well. Formerly I had cured them, the one of acute peritonitis; the other of catarrhal laryngitis. They remembered it, and business having brought them back to Europe, ��������� scarcely had they disembarked at Paris than they came to see me, delighted to prove to me that they were still living. I gave my Americans a warm welcome, ahd by way of expressing my pleasure, I took them out to have dinner at a boulevard cafe. Their names were Mr. Severn and Mr, Bloomfield respectively; Mr. Bloomfield was a democrat, Mr. Severn was a republican. In other words Mr. Severn and Mr. Bloomfield will never agree on any question whatever. That was demonstrated during the dinner; they were only at one in regard to the excellence of the chat- eau-yqueih with which they were very much delighted. I refrained at first from talking^ politics, fearing that they might get embroiled with each other. I soon became reassured; they were more tranquil, staid and phlegmatic than many of their compatriots, and they could have argued for twenty-four hours without wanting to fly at each other's throats. At the conclusion of dinner, Mr. Severn, I do not know in what connection, bethought himself to quote a eulogy in honor "of the lamented and unforgettable Abraham Lincoln,'' assassinated a few weeks previously by John Wilkes Booth. Mr. Bloomfield started slightly, then he bent over his glass, looked at it for a few moments, raised it to his lips, and emptied it at a single draught. That was his sole reply. Have either of you gentlemen ever had the opportunity of meeting John Wilkes Booth, and can you tell me what manner of man he was? I asked. Mr. Bloomfield answered: "I have not had the advantage of knowing John Wilkes Booth personally, and without wishing to be disobliging, I * will refrain from judging of his action. Moreover, I will acknowledge that in killing Lincoln that honorable-gentleman hoped that the death of the tyrant would put an end to tyranny; he was mistaken, and he has paid for his error with his head. What is beyond doubt, sir, is that Booth was a strong soul, inspired, or, if you prefer it, misled by a noble passion Booth was a hero, Booth was a pat riot. He adored bis country, he had decided that the cause of the Southern States was a just and holy cause, and that if it failed he- would be its - avenger. He bad always professed an ardent admiration for a woman whom one of your poets has not been afraid to call the assassin's angel, and he had sworn to himself that hej would be the Charlotte Gorday of the United States and he has kept it." After having made this declaration of his views, Mr. Bloomfield began to eat calmly a wing of truffled turkey without paying any attention to the feeling stirred up by his.harangue. Marat and Lincoln, Booth and Charlotte Corday seemed, to me a commingling of names as odious as it was ridiculous- I _was ckoking^oyer^iWMr. Severn was still more incensed than I. He took his turn at speaking and said: ( "I don't want to be disagreeable with anyone, but you asked me, sir, if I knew Booth. Yes, sir, I had that advantage in, common with a great number of my compatriots.*- In truth, I saw that sad person only once, without feeling the slightest desire to see him, again; ho cost me six dollars which I regret having spent so foolishly. It was in a little western town where business had called me; that evening Booth was essaying the role of Hamlet, and I beg you tb take my word for it that he performed it badly, very badly, detestably. One could not say, as father so son. The celebrated Junius Brutus Wilkes was a very distinguished comedian, as commendable in his private life as he was noteworthy for his talent. .John Wilkes Booth was the very unworthy son of a father whom everybody admired and esteemed. The unfortunate son had not enough soul to understand Shakespeare, but he had enough imagination to compose the scenes of a melodrama in which Booth played the leading role and astonished the public by the audacity of his postures, by the fire of his eye and by the sublime eloquence of his gestures. By dint of application, he took his melodrama seriously. One fine day he played it before the public, and at last he won that great triumph accompanied by astonishment, emotion, tears and fears of which he had vainly dreamed and for. which he had sought all his life. In order that Booth might have the joy of taking possession of his public for once, .of imposing himself on its admiration, of making it say: "Booth is a great actor!" it was necessary for Booth to kill Lincoln; Booth killed Lincoln. Be sure, sir, that after having executed his abominable stroke, he thought: "Ah! this time, I hold them, I have grasped them, they have eyes for me only." Be entirely convinced that, when he crossed the stage, his knife in his hand, his eye fierce, his hair* bristling, he had time to say to himself before captivating the country: "Goodness! how handsome I must be, and how I wish I could see myself!" I repeat to you, sir, one cannot be too distrustful of men of half talents and, in general, Of the whole race of strolling players, who, after all, do not belong to the stage. I maintain that the assassin of President Lincoln was a comedian of low rank, who, as you say, was looking for his chance, and who unfortunately found it." I feared the conversation would become unpleasant, a parliamentary discussion favors the digestion, a dispute upsets it. I left my two Americans to visit a patient and I thought no longer of John Wilkes Booth. It is so easy to think of other things. II. When I returned home towards midnight, continued the doctor, my servant Jean, whom I had taken quite recently into my service and who still confused names and faces, announced to me that a marchioness had been waiting for me for- me than an hour; that she had something urgent to tell me, and that she seemed resolved not to leave the place until she had seen me. I went into my consultation room, and I found there, buried in an armchair, a pretty brunette who is not a marchioness and whose name is Mller Rose Perdrix. You surely know her, for three months ago she made her first appearance on the opera stage at the Bouffes, with an assured success. She had been little heard of until tben; she had been vegetating for some time in some obscure theatre, where she played little except. silent roles. She was told to display her ��������� eyes, her arms, her shoulders and her feet; she displayed them conscientiously and with the best grace in the world; but that figurant felt that she was born to be an opera singer and was awaiting her opportunity. Suddenly her talents became revealed, she unfolded her wings, she took flight. I doubt if she will fly very high. She has only a slender little voice and more grace than talent; but she is so pretty that, strictly speaking she can do without all the rest. That is her opinion, it is mine, and it is also the opinion of the public. I made her acquaintance but lately; she had a delicate larynx like Mr. Severn; I was recommended to her by, I don't know whom, and she was pleas ed with my care. Since then, we have remained .good friends; as she lives in my neighborhood, she inquires about, me when passing" my door, and, sure of a welcome,' she often comes to look for me, sometimes to consult me, sometimes tb have a bit of a chat. It has also been said that I have a round, open face which inspires con fidence; MHe. Perdrix honors me with hers, and she delights in ^telling me her little stories as she would to a confessor. I do not flatter myself that she tells me everything; however good they are, women never tell everything..;*:. When I pushed the door of my office open, Mile. Rose Perdrix, who, with her feet tucked up under her, and her head thrown back; was gaping at the flies or looking at the mouldings on the ceiling, started abruptly from her reverie. She rose and running to me: "At last!" she exclaimed. "Why are ygu so late*?'' I looked at her in astonishment; her face looked different to what it usually was. I had never seen her color so bright, her eye so brilliant. I patted her cheeks, and I discovered that they were hot. I felt her pulse, it was rapid and irregular. For the first time in her life, Mile. Perdrix had fever or something approaching it. X ' "What does this mean?" I asked. This little bit of mechanism is going at a marvellous rate. Who has disturbed it?" "Ah! my good Sir," answered she, "if you knew what is the matter with me." "Bah!" said I. "It won't amount to anything. Two days of rest, three glasses of camomile and this will pass away." She exclaimed in a tragic tone: "This will never pass over!" Then, taking me by both hands and making me sit down: "I am not ill, and it is not the doctor whom I -have come to see, it is the friend. I have just made a discovery! It is a story which I must relate to 3rou; I would die if I did not tell it to someone, and it is only just to give you the preference. I like you very much, and you are such a good' listener. That is why women adore you." I glanced at the clock out of the corner of my eye, which was pointing to a quarter after twelve, and I said: "Will it be long?" Mile. Perdrix cast an indignant look at me X "You complain! a tete a tete at midnight! My faith, I know some men who would envy you your misfortune. '' I am an ingrate,'' CI said. '' Come, my pretty ittle girl, do not be angry, commence at the beginning, do not omit any useless detail, make your story last till morning, but instead of reciting your story could you not sing it, or at least accompany it with some trills, and some runs appropriately dispersed? You have made proligious progress in trills, they say, and I beg to congratulate you on them." She shook her head and shoulders. "My story, "she answered, "is a very serious one which cannot be sung. You will repent when I have finished it-'.' I sat down in my armchair and resigned myself to my fate. Mile. Per drix performed a trill, to give me an idea of her progress and at the same time to clear her voice. '' What, do you think, doctor, of. the 'Prince toque'?" "Nothing at all," I answered, "but I will think whatever you want ine to in regard'to it." "For a fairy-play, it' was, one might say, a beautiful fairy-play, in which I made my real debut. TJntil then, no one had noticed me. The public noticed me, however, when I played in the 'Prince Toque' the role of the fairy Melimelo. I appeared in only one scene, as you know, the third of the fifth act, and in that scene I had only two words to say and two couplets to sing. But I must acknowledge that the director had managed everything well. I wore a magnificent brocade dress spangled with gold, the train of which was ceremoniously carried by ten pages trussed up with butterflies, a crescent-shaped crown on my head, and in my right hand a magic wand, with which I chtjiged the Prince Toque into a turnip. The princess Luciole arrived, meanwhile, and no longer finding her prince, begged me to give him back to her. I sang my two couplets in which I explained to her that the prince was pursued by some brigands, and that I had turned him into a turnip out of pure charity with the design of saving his life. The princess refused to understand, and as she kept on lamenting, I finally lost patience; with a second wave of the wand, I transformed her into a beetroot, after which I mounted a beautiful celeripede draped in crimson velvet, drawn by a little imp dressed in yellow, and when the coachman touched, his whip, I drove off! Really, doctor, weren't you present at the first night of the 'Prince Toque?' " "I am ashamed, my dear," I said, ������������������''but I was extremey busy." "That is too bad. I am sorry you did not witness my first triumph. The fact is I was beautiful that evening, and when this fairy appeared on the scene with her brocade, her crown, her wand and her ten pages, there was, I assure you, a thrill, as it were, all. through the hall. I was-' very much excited; my breath was short, my eyes were dim. I was terribly af'aid of losing my.opportunity. ] said to myself. If people do not no tice me this time,' I am done for, there will be nothing left for me to do except enter the convent. I was soon reassured, I did my part, I sang my two couplets to perfection. When I had finished/ I let my eyes wander over the large crowded hall which was looking at me. Suddenly I felt that in that crowd there was someone who was watching me more intently than all the others, and I perceived in the pit, at the end of the sixth row, quite near the passage, a man who was a stranger, but whose face struck me. He had a very beautiful bead, a fine deportment, a proud, de liberate manner, a clear complexion, large gloomy eyes, a fine moustache and black naturally curly hair. I was not mistaken, that man watched me more closely than anyone else; He did not lose sight of me, he devoured me with his eyes; for him the play was I. For my part, I could not help looking at him, and every time that I turned towards him, I found. him plunged in ecstasies, motionless as a statue, with large eyes staring from his head and wandering over mei At __*_,LrayJceJerip_e_le.^ajm it and disappeared into the wings. I had so many things to think about that I did not think again of the unknown for twenty-four hours. But the next day, on approaching the balustrade, the1 first face I* noticed was. his. He occupied the .same orchestra chair a? on the previous evening, and I realized at once what that meant. I considered that man very handsome but I was afraid of him. Two hours later I learned from a box-keeper that he was an Englishman and that he had rented his chair for a fortnight. In effect, the next evening he was there, and the following evening also, and the day after that .again. I asked myself: "What is going to happen?" It happened quite simply that I received a boquet, which I kept, and a jcwel-j wbich I did not keep. In the boquet there was a letter, and in the jewel some English verses, which might have been Hebrew so far as I was concerned, if the unknown had not had the forethought to enclose with them a French translation; which I will repeat to you, for I have a good memory: "May the earth, the sky, and the whole world be my witnesses; even if I were worthy of wearing the imperial crown, even if I were the handsomest young man that ever dazzled eyes; even if I had a power and a knowledge greater' than any mortal possesses, I would hold all these blessings of no account, if your love were lacking; but, if you eyer come to love me, I will put at your feet all that I possess, and I will consecrate mysef to your service, or I will die with happiness." Two days later I received a second boquet. It was shorter than the first, three lines in all. The third note, which accompanied the third boquet, was different from the other two. The writing was strange. I tried twice to decipher it, and I read this: "I conjure you, say yes, and you will save the lives of two men. * Tomorrow evening whea you mount your celeripede, turn your eyes in my direction, describe a circle with your wand, and you will be forever blessed by him who adores you and who dares to call himself your Edward. This time, I knew his name, fhat was so much gained. But I was perplexed, tormented. I did not sleep for three hours that night and on awakening I made more reflections in the space of twenty minutes than in all the rest of my life. "If you say yes, you will save two me*n.'' That phrase kept returning to my mind, and it seemed to me that the beautiful Edward was; still more mad than handsome. When I arrived at the theatre in the evening, I was still uncertain as to what I would do. Bah! thought I, leave it to chance; I- will be influenced .by what his face says to me this evening. Now it happened that his face displeased me. On approaching the balustrade, I looked at it out of the corner of my eye. He took it into his head to pass his right hand through his hair with a triumphant air and he began to smile. He had an expression of content which did not please me; he was sure of his ground, he flattered himself that the citadel was already taken. I looked at iii in again, he was still smiling.0 He held in his hand a bon-bon box full of sugar-plums which he crunched with his teeth, and that meant: "I hold you, presently I will crunch you." I answered him for my part: "Since it is so, just wait, my fine friend; presently there will be a disappointment. I did not look at him again, ahd when the celeripede arrived, my wand did not stir in my hands. Before leaving the stage, I turned around, his chair was empty. Well, it is over, I will not see him again, thought I; after all, what does it matter?" It was hot yet eleven o 'clock when I got home. I was on edge and nervous,, oh, how nervous! I had a scene with Julia, my old maid, because I had to wait two minutes on the staircase before she opened the door for me. I told her that I did not need her, that I could quite well do without her, and I sent her to bed. After she left me, I remained dreaming for a few minutes. Standing in front of my glass, I wondered: "Have I done right? Have I , done wrong?'/ I felt certain I had done right. Yet I thought: " If I had described a circle with my wand, he woud be here, and I would know at last in what mysterious manner it rested with me to save the lives of two men. Suddenly something took place in the glass; the drawn curtains of my bed were reflected in it, I saw them move, then half open, and a man came out. You have guessed that it was he. I uttered a piercing cry. I turned around and said: "Ah! truly, sir, this is somewhat too much. How does it happen? Who allowed you to gain admittance here?" He answered me with a bantering smile: - ''My dear, your waiting-majd is good-hearted; she pities the unfortunate, when they prove to her that they are; worthy of her interest; the reasons I gave her seemed to her sufficient.'*' *;��������� ''''- X ������������������;..X:.:' ��������� Thereupon he straightened himself up to his "full height, raised his chin, frowned and said to, me in an imperious, almost threatening voice: "You must be willing, since I wish it." J -. And, at; these words, he advanced towards me with open arpis. . It seemed to me that the beautiful Edward was a little too swift in his actions, that his proceedings were free and even brutal. That displeased me very much. At the moment at which he expected to hold me, I escaped iiom-him,-I���������darted-out - oh the-;bal- cony, saying: "If you advance, one step, I will call for help, and the police will come upX He shook his head as if to say "Pshaw! I know better," and advanced towards the balcony. But then a piercing voice from the corner of the room began to cry: "For goodness' sake! Be wise! Be wise!" My man stopped as if nailed to the spot, his eye fixed, his mouth open. Ho looked so abashed, so discounted that little was wanting to make me laugh out. Who had spoken? I believe he thought it was the devil, fbr, changing his tactics, he reached the door, then the staircase, then the street. And that, doctor, is where a parrot comes in useful when it .wakens at the right moment. Next day, at dawn, I dismissed Julie. After this two weeks passed without the beautiful Edward appearing again at the theatre. Before Julie departed she played me a trick after her own fashion. She gave some parsley to the parrot; he died as a result, and I almost died, too, of grief. However, I reflected that there are as many parrots as kings. So one day when I was going across the Louvre wharf I entered the shop of a bird merchant where I found what I sought. That merchant was an Arab and we had difficulty in understanding one another. Whilst we were arguing, the sky became overcast and a cloud burst. When I went out from the shop, my parrot under my arm, the rain was coming down in torrents and not a cab in sight; you may judge of my embarrassment.. But, by a miracle, a closed carriage, which was passing, stopped; a man got out and' came up to me. It was he. I assure you that you would not have known him, his manner was so subdued, humble, respectful, contrite, repentent. In spite of the rain, he remained bareheaded, Kent double, and he scarcely ventured j to look at me. "I pray you," said he, ."accept my j (Continued on page 7) Now is the Time ToBuy Your Printing Supplies The time to put your best foot forward is when your competitors are showing signs of weakness. 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V hesitated; I did not wish that man co get drenched and I said to him gently: "You silly fellow, there is room for two." 1/I had no sooner finished my sentience than he was seated beside me land we set off. We had been rolling ralong for five minutes without his paying a word to me. Leaning back Fin his corner he looked at me side- tfwise, twisting his moustache between [his fingers; he was afraid of vexing ,me and looked like a dog who. has been ^hipped and remembers it. To give him countenance I stroked my parrot. Struck- by a ray of light, the beautiful Edward exclaimed: "If it wasn't the devil, it was that bird who put me to flight the other evening." "It was not he," I answered, "it was another, and he died as a result." X The ice. was broken, and we engaged in conversation. \ "Do you still cherish ill-will towards me?" ' ' ' "A great deal," I answered, "and you must acknowledge that there is reason for it. Do you take me for a foolish person, upon whom you can impose all you wish, and who imagines that by allowing herself to fall in love she will save two men's lives. He sat upright with a start and became very pale. He murmured I know not what, and commenced to speak twice without finishing. At last he managed to say: "Excuse me, my letter was not a commosense one. It is not my fault; the fairy who changes princes into turnips turned my head." And he added, taking my fingers, but without pressing them and ready to let go of them at any time: ', "I am a poor patient, you are my doctor. Does a doctor refuse to heal his patients?" He had started, he had launched forth. He talked in one breath for ten minutes, passing his left hand ������rer his brow or placing it on. his heart, mixing some English with his French, J comedy with tragedy and poetry with prose; I only understood a quarter of it, and I cannot repeat his song to you, but the music was beautiful. We arrived at my door. I alighted. The beautiful Edward took off his hat the shoulders, began to read again, and clenched his fists anew. "Oh! well," I said to him, ^'you are boring me, and we came here to enjoy ourselves. What is the matter? Let those people alone, I do uot know them. They ar,e frightful rascals, according to what you say. Of what concern is that to you?" I snatched the paper from his hands, I rolled it into a ball. I threw it far away into the^ grass. He was on the point of getting angry, he showed his teeth, but he reconsidered, changed his countenance and said: "On my word of honor you are right */ * * They are doing what pleases them. What does it matter to me?" "Nothing at all," said I. "Absolutely nothing. I adore you. I have the appetite of a wolf, and. we are . going to have breakfast." He bent towards me, looking at me fixedly across the table: "You have pretty brown hair, the prettiest mouth in the world, and that brown hair as well as that mouth belong to me and to me alone. And in the corner of your "cheek there is a dimple. It also belongs to me." , He added, filling up his glass: "I put my faith in Bose Perdrix's dimple, and in the heart of the fairy Melimelo. And that is all. As to the rest * * The rest is nothing, at all. nothing at all. He began to eat heartily, to drink like a Polonese. I tried to restrain him, I knew from experience that wine made him furious. My efforts were vain; he had made up his mind to get intoxicated, for he kept saying from time to time: Let us empty another bottle, and I won't think of it any more. Think of what then? Of nothing. It was doubtless " those wretches "of whom he no longer wished to think, and he forgot them entirely. His merriment grew noisy, he did not stop talking nonsense, he uttered a thousand extravagances. He finally laid the blame on the glasses, on the dishes; he broke everything, because, he said, no one was worthy of eating from a dish from which Eose Perdrix had eaten or of drinking from a glass which her divine lips had touched. At first I was diverted by his foolishness, but not long. I like gaiety, I do not like noise, no more do I like anyone to spend their money like a fool, and you may be assured that the broken dishes figured on the bill. What I detest most of all is a dispute and, when drunk, Edward had a dog head which no longer listened ,to reason. He picked a quarrel with the boy who served us, with- the innkeeper, with the peasants, with his chair, with the and said to me: May I come tomor-j wind, with everybody. I saw the row at the same hour; to hear about moment coming when he would get your parrot? J answered hint with a gesture which signified: Try. J made <Mo answer. Next day he presented himself and I was not there. I made the' poor man languish for eight days; X For a month he was charming, and I imagine that tfiose were the happiest days of my life. He was gentle, very gentle, obedient, full of kindnesses, of little attentons, and he busied himself "constantly with satisfying all my whims. I had on^ to say the word and he would- have gone on all fours for ine. He loved me madly; only fools know how to love. It was in my power-to make him squander his money and come to the end of his resources; I suspect his purse was not very heavy. Fortunately for him, the honest girl with whom he had to do did not glory in ruining a man, and she always preferred the little pleasures to the big ones. He was pleas- XBd7delightVd"with"his^cquisitioh,and he himself grew more attractive to me each day. I had only one grievance. The 'beautiful Edward was still an unknown person to me; it was impossible to learn who he was. When I questioned him, sometimes he intrenched himself in an obstinate silence, sometimes he told me nonsensical stories. One day he gave me his most sacred word of honor that he was a prince "persecuted by his family, that he had made up his mind to live in hiding until his father's death,1 that then he would demand his rights and reclaim his crown, which, for the time being, was in pawn amongst the Jews. He thought me a greater simpleton than I am * *. * My mother did not like him. One night when he came to the theatre for me, he represented to me that it was early springtime, that the air was warm, that the moon was bright, that it would be delightful to Hpend the evening walking through the woods. His intention seemed good, and we set out. We travelled about till morning, sometimes driving, sometimes walking. Where , we went, where we were, I hadn't the slightest idea. I only remember there were places which breathed of violets. I remember also that at moments I was afraidt I thought I saw, in the light of the moon, white phantoms looking at me. Edward laughed heartily at my fears. At dawn we found ourselves at Villebon, and we played at quoits while waiting for breakfast. The table was set in a pavilion, where I have never since wanted to return; I still cherish ill-feeling towards it, although it is pretty. I took five minutes to arrange my hair, which was very much dishevelled. * When I rejoined Edward, he had just unfolded a big English newspaper, which he had in his pocket. He glanced over it, grew pale, and exclaimed, elenehing his fists: "Oh! the wretches! I recognize them quite well there! "��������� -"What have they done?" I asked. US'- into a bad scrape. I took po,s; session of his cane, I .threatened -to lash his face" '..* with it. He became calm, paid the bill, and we .set out for Paris, a little sulky0 with each other, but we made .peace on the way;/ . -0 *������������������ I left him to go to the theatre, I saw him again at my home' about midnight. He was completely sobered; unfortunately be had succeeded in getting another copy of that accursed English newspaper which I had snatched from his hands at Villebon. He stopped -his .reading to exclaim: "Oh! yes, they are wretches, and the worst of them all, it is he, it is he * * I do not wish to name him." Then, striking his brow with his two fists: ..,- "Ah! if you knew, my dear, what is in there!" swered I ill-humoredly; "I" am overcome with sleep." "And I, too," he answered with the greatest coolness. Saying that, he sat down on the arm of an armchair and began to read his paper again. I did not see him the next day; he wrote me to announce that two of his dearest friends, friends of his childhood had m arrived in Paris and he feared he would have no time to himself. I was not sorry; for two days my affection for him had been cooling. Several days passed' and ho did not appear. I began to think that he, too, had been reflecting, and that it was all over, that I would never see him again. I was mistaken. A few evenings later, on returning from tho theatre, I found him installed in front of my fireplace, in which he had built a big fire. He was waiting for me with feverish impatience, he was more in love thtfn ever. As soon as he saw me: "Here she is! here she is now!" Then he crouched at my feet, and he declared to me a thousand times that he had never met a girl, woman, cat nor any creature more adorable than I, neither on the earth, nor in the moon, nor in any of the planets whieh he had visited. He did not get tired of looking at me; it seemed as if our acquaintance were something quite new, that, until this day, he had not taken notice of me; he had -"just disccyered me, there, suddenly, without thinking about it, at one of the turnings of the road, and his discovery enchanted him, put him beside himself, and he repeated to me again that I was adorable. He had, that evening, a little piping voice, and from time to time tears, large as nuts, came into his eyes and rolled slowly down his cheeks. In truth I thought I was dreaming and I won- .dered what" it meant. I was so foolish as to speak to him about his dear friends, his child- man at once. His countenance darkened, his eyes became cold as ice; he let go of my hands,- got up on his feet and leaned ** back against the chimney-piece. "I will never see them again; I tell you, Rose, that I do not wish to ever see them again. And, look here, whilst I think of it, give me a pen, and some paper. I want to write to them right here, and now that their business is an ugly business, I will charge them not to speak to me again about it and tell them to go to the devil! But you would distract my thoughts; I must be alone to write. That will soon be done. I ��������� only require five minutes for it.' And resuming his gentle voice: "And then we will make some punch. I wish to drink ten glasses to your health, to thank you for having had the kindness to come into the world. There is no one like you! When you were born, a star danced. Shakespeare told me so." Thereupon he went into the next room, where he was more than five minutes writing (his letter, for I had time to get a book while waiting and to fall asleep over it; I must confess that, in general, reading has that effect on me. This time however, I awakened with a start. In the next room a man was walking about with great strides and talking out loud. To whom was he talking?, I drew near the door which he had left half-open and I assured myself that he., was all alone. To whom was he talking' then? He was*; pale, livid; the perspiration had glued his hair- to his temples; he was rolling his eyes terribly, he looked like a spectre. I watched him, I listened, but I could not understand a word of his discourse, except that he repeated at intervals: I won't, and I had learned enough English to know that it meant: "Non, je ne veux pas." ' His face was so terrible that my first impulse was to shut the door quijckly and barricade it. However, I was ashamed of not being.brave, I took my courage in both hands, I advanced a step, I cried: "Edward, for the love of; heaven, with whom are you disputing?" He answered me in a thundering voice: ��������� " With whom would it be ? Why, forsooth, with her!"... "With her!?? said I, "With whom then?" He looked at me without seeing me, he saw me at last. He stretched out his arm and in a hollow voice: '' Don't you see her ?" ��������� " I ran and got a glass of water, I sprinkled his face with it. He fell on a chair, burst out laughing, and cried* : "Thanks; I see her to longer " I went and-\jsat beBide hint.' __ He ran his hand through ray hair, say ing: .���������....' X ' f "My* faith, I thought I would go mad "That is all ever," said I, "and for a long time. But you must toll r..e the name of that woman." He began to laugh~ again: "What a joke! Those women haven't any names." "Is she a girl? Is she. a society woman?" '~'A. real scoundrel," he answer ed. "One, day she came into my home, she frightened me. I sent her away, drove her out. She returned, she said to me: "I own you, you belong to me, I. will not let you go * * * I went away^ I put a thousand leagues of briny water between us; For more than two weeks -I spent each evening and each morning in frout of your door; I could not credit my misfortune^ I can scarcely credit it now. So be it! let the will of destiny be -accomplished! You had taken from it its workman, you have given him back to it. All is for the best, I do not reproach you. It was my cowardly self which loved * Is it indeed possible that THE .ARMORED CAR she ran after me, she caught up to me, just now she was here. But herer"you" are,"she"has ���������disappeared/ T am saved.'' "What kind of a face has she, I ask ed. "She resembles you, my little one, as much as a daughter of hell can resemble a daughter of heaven. She is as ugly, as deformed as you are pretty, and your tits cf anger are not so terrible Jis her smiles. Oh! the ugly woman! Her kisses kill sleep and turn nien'__ hair white in three nights * -* * But we will not speak of ner any more. That af fair is over, I will not see her again. ' > And taking my arms he put them around him, saying: He whom Rose Perdrix guards is well. I am your prisoner, my very dear one, and I want to live and die in my prison. Let us drink some punch. ������ ������ # * * Sixteen hours later, I was comfortably installed in a fine railway coaeh, in which I went as far as Lyons. On awakening I heaved a deep sigh of deliverance. However I was seized by a feeling of uneasiness; perhaps the man of whom I was afraid had . got wind of my flight and had run as fast as he could after the train. I put my head out of the coach-door, I heaved a second sigh of relief, and I fell asleep again. For two weeks I was happy, perfectly happy; I thought I was in Paradise. But one morning I became aware that my jiaradise was making me weary, that my happiness had a hollow sound, that something was lacking, that tho charm of life is to have to oneself a handsome madman who talks all alone whilst gesticulating. And 1 set out at once for Paris, where, scarcely had I arrived when I ran to the Grand Hotel. I had to rr-sign myself to the . truth���������the beautiful Edward had gone. A month later I received an English letter from England which I hood friends, and I wanted to know; was so foolish as to burn. I had it what he had invented for their en-' translated and I memorized it. Here you you no (longer wanted me? And for whom were you false to me? You have sacrificed me for. some wretch, for some silly titled fellow. I believe I met him one evening in the wings of the theatre. You will soon be enlightened. Ah! poor girl, the real prince was I, and you will lament for me, but it will be too late * *' * I repeat, al!_-. is for the best. In giving me back my freedom, you have preserved my fame, and decreed that the world shall speak of the fair Edward. It will talk about him, my dear, and then you will learn my true name. Listen to me: the day on which you learn that a great blow has just been struck and that the earth is trembling with fear, say boldly: The man who did that iB he. * * -��������� And in truth, if it was not I, who would it be? Others have had the idea wbich is in my mind, my dear Rosette; but their hand trembled and mjne will not tremble, and no one else could do in my place, what I am about to do. I do not yet know what I will say when I strike. Assuredly I will say something; it will truly be the last word, and that word wil go down to tradition. You remember Villebon, and that night spent in the woods? The sun had already risen, and you were still aBleep in the carriage. I wakened you. I carried you off in my arms, and I seated you at the foot of an old oak. There were violets there, hidden in the. moss, and the air was embalmed with them. Think of those violets sometimes. I, too, will think of them on the.day of my death, and I will also think of that dimple at the corner of your mouth. I have a favor to ask of you; send to the address herewith a lock of your hair, so that something of you will brighten my last days. After my death, people will find it on my heart and they will ask who gave it to me. Be sure that the news papers will speak of it] those prat tiers mention everything. Copy the address exactly and send me your little packet without further delay. "She" agrees to it, for she is no longer jealous of you She knows that it is over, that she. has got me back forever, that' she holds me, that I am hers, body and soul, and that before many days I will go where she sends me * * * You wish to drink some blood, old sorceress. Peace, you will drink some. "Heavens! how good those violets smelled! And how sweet to the hand was tbat brown hair! Do not be too stingy; there must be enough for me to twist in my fingers I will close my eyes and I will think: you are there" Doctor, after having read that letter, I did what you would bave done- in my place, I cut a big lock of hair. He must have received it I took such pains in copying the address. Since that, two years have flown away. I told you that something extraordinary has just happened me. Yes, you are right; a few hours ago I met him on the boulevard, in a photographer's showcase. I recognized him at once and my heart beat fast. I rushed, lik������ wind, into the shop, and I aste- ed the photographer: "Where did you get that photograph?" ~~^ ^"~ ~������"���������' **���������=���������--���������-��������� ":Ie answered me in astonishment. . ' "We received it lately from New York." "Is it, then, the portrait of a famous man?" '' Very famous, my child.'' And'he added: "Do you hear, doctor? He added: "It is the portrait of John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin." Mile. Perdrix began to walk about with great strides, transported and' as if possessed by her adventure and her glory. Her air of triumph was particularly displeasing to me. I said to her in a sardonic tone: "My faith, my fine girl, since you wish ine to put myself in your place, I tell you frankly, in your place I would not be so proud; for, after all, is it a very pleasing and glorious thing to have been the love of a man who was hanged?" She turned around quickly, recoiled on me like a dart, her eyes angry and terrible. I truly thought she was going to devour me. "lie, hanged! Do you think so? Do people hang men like him? Well, be silent. John Wilkes Booth died with his weapons in his hand, defending himself like a hero.-' I looked at her in amazement, and I criedf "We think we know women, and they always astonish us. Where, then, does glory belong?" The armored car gives unlimited opportunities for the exercise of nerve and initiative, and no man in the war availed himself of these more fully than the famous Commander Sampson, of the royal naval air service, says William J. Robinson in the Atlantic Monthly. This officer (for whose capture, dead or alive, the Qermans were reported to have offered 20,000 marks) was equally at home in an aeroplane or an armored car. I -have never seen him at work as an aviator, but the town in which we had our headquarters was the starting place for his amazing trips in the car. Just where he went, and how he got there, is more or less of a mystery. All we knew was that at 4 o 'clock in the morning, or thereabouts, Commander. Sampson would leave Hazebrouck, and, hours later, come rolling back into the square, almost invariably with a batch of German prisoners. His arrival at headquarters was. the event of the day. Every one in sight would come rushing forward to see what sort of game he had bagged. From the stories that followed these exploits, he must have taken his car right into the German lines���������a feat which was as dangerous as you please, but not literally impossible. Few people seem to realize that many of the highways leading crosscountry and connecting the hostile lines had not then been destroyed. They were formidably guarded by barbed wire barricades, and their surface was torn and pitted by shell holes, but neither side was willing to eliminate a means of communication which would be of vast value in case of an advance. ' These are the roads that Commander Sampson must have used on his swift trips of destruction. On the front of his car was a formidable arrangement of upright scythelike wire cutters, strong enough to rip through the entanglements and bunt the wooden suppirting posts out of the way; and with these, backed by the momentum of the ponderous car, he forced 'his way on steel studden tires through barbed wire and shot and shell, and accomplished the impossible ���������not once, but again and again. His car would come back looking as though it had been through a thousand years of war, but the occupants were generally safe and sound, and, as I say, they had thngs to show that they had given the Germans cause to regret receiving a visit' from Commander Sampson. So far as ,1 am aware, no one has yet come forward to claim that reward of twenty thousand marks. Satisfied to Look On. An officer attached to the White House tells a story of a small boy whom President Wilson encountered at Staunton, Va.: The President was speaking to a. crowd from tbe steps of a seminary for girls. The boy- pushed and shoved . his way through the crowd until he found himself squarely in front of the President, whereupon he shouted excitedly: "Where is it? Where is it?" Mr. Wilson stopped his speech and said good-naturedly: "Well, my boy, I suppose I am 'it.' " At this the youngster's face assumed a look of disgust. "Oh," he said, in a lower tone, "I thought it was a dog fight."���������New York Times. ��������� ��������� ��������� ��������� His' Belongings Lawyer, to prisoner���������''So you want me to defend you? Have, yon any money?" ; Prisoner���������"No, but I've got a horse, and a few chickens and a pig." Lawyer���������"They will do. Now, let's see what they accuse you of stealing." Prisoner���������"Oh, a horse, and a few chickens, and a pig-" ��������� /? Phone' Seymour 9086 SOMETHING YOU NEED For the Safety of Tour Vain- , ables and Documents A PRIVATE BOX . in our Safety-Vault 92.50 Fer Annum v Dow Fraser Tinst Co. 122 Hastings St. W. Ottawa Canada PRINGLE & OUTHRIE Barristers and Solicitors Clive Pringle. N.G.Guthrie. Parliamentary Solicitors, Departmental Agents, Board of Railway Commissioners Mr. Clive Pringle is a member of the Bar of British Columbia. Citizen Building, Ottawa. A Teuton paper declares that the Kaiser is a finished soldier. Not yet but soon. IN THE MATTER OF THE "BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES ACT" and ' IN THE MATTER OF THE FIRE- _____ __ MEN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION (-the Agent or ������ub-Agent of*The~dis- OF VANCOUVER, B. C. He answered me with a shrug of tertainment. He became a different it is word for word: Not Appreciated After this it is highly probable that the commander of the submarine that sank the Sussex will show his bits of sketches to only a few very intimate and partial friends.���������Chicagfc Herald. * * ������ t Waggle His Ears Johnnie���������"I wish I could be Tommy Jones." Mother���������"Why? You- are stronger than he is, you have a better home, more toys, and more pocket-money." Johnnie���������"Yes, I know; but he can wiggle his ears." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named Society intend to alter its objects as contained in its Declaration of Incorporation by substituting therefor the following objects, viz.: "For making provision by means of contributions, subscriptions, assessments, donations or otherwise against any one or more of the following: (a) Sickness, accident, unavoidable misfortune or death of its members; _-(h"XEor ^pensioning-its members - or relieving widows and orphan children of members deceased; (c) For giving such financial or other assistance to its members or to their families or dependents, or to any benevolent or provident purpose as the Society may from time to time by its by-laws determine." AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Society will be held at Firehall No. 2, 754 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B._ C, at the hour of 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon on the 18th day of July, 1916, to determine the action to be taken in this regard. DATED at Vancouver, B. C, this second day of June, 1916. HUGH STEEN, .TOHK A. PAUL, THOS. BOTTERELL. Trustees of the above named Association. SYNOPSIS OF COAJ, NHfUN-r BBGTTLATIOWS Coal mining rights of tbe Dentin- on, in Manitoba, c Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-west Territories. and in a portion of tbe province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years renews! for ������ further term of 21 years at an annoa) rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to ont applicant. Application for a leave must be made by the applicant in person to trict in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in un- surveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out .by the applicant himself. 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^five_centspe]_ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the 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 eoal mining rights only, rescinded by Chap. 27 of 4-5 George V. assented to 12th .Tune, 1914. For full information, application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.���������Unauthorized publication ot this advertisement will not be paid for. ���������83575. 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 V >'j V, 'V *,'**���������*? j" \^;*>* THE WESTERN GALL ' c \ The secretaries of all Clubs and Associations (whether social, religious or political) as well as private individuals, are invited to send in any items of general interest each week for publication in these columns. Copy may be sent by mail or phoned in, and should reach this office not later than Thursday noon to ensure-publication. Mrs. A. E. Mitehell returned on Thursday from Winnipeg, where she had been as a British Columbia delegate to the General Assembly. Charles Forbes Taylor, the boy evangelist, is holding forth in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church this week. Despite the sultry weather, very large audiences are according the youthful evangelist a sympathetic hearing. The choir of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian church will give an entertainment in North Vancouver on the 28th inst., under the auspices of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church.' Mount Pleasant business houses were closed on "Wednesday, on account of the half-holiday election being held. Construction work on the new Broadway theatre is proceeding apace and indications pom; to a completion of the building in the course of two months. The new building will be a notable addition to the business section of Mount Pleasant and will prove a commodious and comfortable home for the Broadway under the guiding hand of Manager Qow. Friday,'June 16; 1916. SASKATCHEWAN TEACHER FORCED TO RESIGN German Officialdom in Prairie Province Makes Teacher Give Up Position. SOUTH VANCOUVER Ward IV. Women Conservatives The ladies of "Ward IV. are busy organizing their Conservative club, and expect, to complete organization work within the next few days. Church in Good Condition At the annual meeting of the Wilson Height Methodist church, Wilson road and Argyle street, the various reports received showed that the church, notwithstanding the strenuous times, had increased in membership and in revenue. All outstanding liabilities have been fully paid and there was a balance on hand. The pastor Js Rev. W. P. Ewing, who is now - commencing his tbipd year in the church. Storekeepers Want M*M Holiday A canvass of all the stores in the municipality is being made this week in tbe interests of the half holiday movement. According to the acfthe stores in municipalities must be closed one half-day each week but until the general election in January the selection of. a day is left to the individual storekeepers. At the election the public will select a day by polling and the canvass being made this week is in an endeavor to have all the stores close 6nTthe~same���������day~until that time.The day favored is Saturday, so as to be in line with the ���������city. .Reeve Makes Gift Reeve Winram has donated another $50 toward the So. Vancouver Horticultural and Industrial Association. Coun. Rowlings, the secretary, and Mr. Smith have been appointed a committee to visit the competitors on Saturday afternoon in regard to their entrance qualifications. The sub-committee appointed to draft the rules and regulations of the association is to meet at the. municipal hall on Monday night at 8 p.m. One of the members . of the industrial committee has donated 200 shrubs to Grey's Park. Roy Found and &08t Again Bassero San Piago, the seven- year-old boy who was reported as missing from'his home and of whom fears were entertained that he had fallen into Trout JJake, has been heard of but'is still as much lost as ever. He disappeared from . home last Thursday. Late on Monday evening Col. Ward of Lozells found him on the north shore of Burnaby lake and took care of him until Tuesday morning. The Colonel was about to phone the police station at Burnaby and immediately the boy heard the word police he boltd out of. the house without stopping- to take his hat. He ran straight into the bush and disappeared in the direction of .Coquitlam. Phones: North Van. 323 and 103. Seymour 336. *^s> WALLACE SHIPYARDS, LTD. ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS Steel and Wooden Vessels Built,,Docked, Painted 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." Prom Regina, Sask., comes a story that will make the blood of every British subject in Canada boil and one which should bring to the cheeks of a pusillanimous government the blush of shame. Here is the story: The most intense excitement has been created at Blaine Lake and vicinity, owing to the hostile attitude of. German and Aus trian residents, who have been able to exert sufficient pressure upon the educational authorities of the province to prevent a school principal from teaching his students to sing a patriotic song lauding the British Empire. In an official letter from the Saskatchewan government, A the teacher, an Englishman, was threatened with the cancellation of his certificate if he did hot comply with the order obtained by the German and Austrian aliens, and cause his pupils to desist from the singing of the song. He did not desist, but he is-no longer the principal of Blaine lake school. However, his German prosecutors Could hot prevent this same> courageous teacher donning khaki. He is now Lieut. E. R. Johnstone, 188th battalion CEP. Here is the song sung by the pupils of Blaine Lake under the instructions of their principal; E. R: Johnstone^ Here's to the Pay Once again Britain's sons are standing side by side; , The die is cast, the day has come and the swordmust now decide. The German war-lord in his pride has thrown the challenge down. - So in the right we must fight, for England, home and Crown. His mad ambition we .'11 resist, We're not afraid of his mailed fist. '' Chorus: "Here's to the day" has been their boast; The day has come, but not our seeking; .%,. Bugles.call and tbe guns are speaking, - . vr.' Though our foe, with his maii- ~ ed fist, ,-, . Brags of what he'll do. We. understand him fully, . And we'll show tbis German bully, - That we've got a mailed fist, too. Blaine Lake is a village 'of several hundred at the north end of" a Jake of similar name half way between Prince Albert and Battleford, on the Shellbrook branch of the Canadian Northern railway. Two years ago E. R. Johnstone came from England. Mr. Keith, principal of the Estevan schools, recommended him. and he was made principal"of "Blaine LakeT When the war broke out and the. patriotic literature was being widely circulated, the eighty- nine pupils of Johnstone's school wanted a new marching song. - - Children Chose Song Mr. Johnstone had just received new publication from England containing various patriotic airs and after he submitted the book to the children they finally decided on the above stirring melody. To this tune the children marched and their martial spirit was fired daily with its bold sentiments. These facts are compiled chiefly from the 'return' laid oh the table of the legislature last month in response to the indignation aroused by the incident, so there can be no question of their accuracy. The first record evidence that any person living in Canada could object to this song being sung in the public. schools is found in a letter from Blaine Lake, addressed to the Department of Education and signed C. J. Vogt. It was written on letter heads which announced that he was the Canadian representative of W. W. Kimball Company, organ manufacturers of Chicago. He enclosed a copy of the song and asked the department that the song be not sung in the schools. Vogt had been bandmaster in the Blaine Lake band. He resigned. According to a document on the file, Vogt was asked to resign because he refused to play ' God Save the King.' Anyway, because of bis violent pro-German sentiments Vogt unquestionably was forced out of the band ter of Education, at once wrote Johnston saying: "The minister does not think this song should be used. If you make use of it again your certificate will be cancelled," and adding that a petition signed by nineteen or twenty ratepayers had been received requesting that the song be not sung. Johnston replied, saying: "I may state that the song complained of is merely a patriotic song, and is one of .the many that js being sung and used in every reputable British school. So far as I am aware there are no German children in this school, and even though there were I cannot see there is anything in the song that a German living under the British flag can take exception to. I regret that the department has found anything in our choice of songs to take exception to, and I Hope this explanation will prove satisfactory." The .incident seemed to be closed, but Vogt and other Germans and Austrians did not intend to close it so easily. The Courier, a German weekly at Regina, took the subject up, and denounced Johnstone and all others for daring to sing in the schools anything that would "hurt the feelings of Germans and Austrians." The Courier is a powerful political organ. It is edited by a man who arrived direct from Prussia three years ago- This organ published many communications from the Germans around Blaine Lake. One letter given much prominence was from Peter J. Epp7 a German preacher, in which he related the story of. the song being taught the pupils and said the teacher had been "reprimanded" and had ceased for a while, but that now the song was again be- in? sung amid cheers. The department of education sent a school inspector to the scene, a German, to investigate and report on the situation. A meeting of the trustees was held, and he demanded that the song be not sung again until the facts* were laid before the government. Johnston refused to comply ahd the trustees refused to interfere in his administration. Then the government sent ,the Hon. George Langley,. Minister of Municipalities, and a native, of London, Eng., to discuss the subject with Johnstone.. Mr. Langley is a very diplomatic man, and he argued with. Johnstone that he should "consider the feelings of- the German-Canadians. Johnstone couldn't see it that way. - These German-Canadians. Huh! I know no patriotism with a hyphen in it," .replied Johnstone. The interview was not a success. Obviously this young Britisher had some ideas of his own. But threatening letters from the governnient were being received weekly, and the citizens concluded that they should take some steps to protect this vigorous young patriot when he was being menaced by the alien enemies of the empire right at home���������------ ��������� __ ��������� R. B. Homer, Reeve, sent a petition containing probably 100 names of prominent people (there are less than 600 persons in the village), to Premier Scott, who urged that the department not interfere with Johnstone's administration of the school, and especially not with his sohgX In reply to this communication" there is a copy of the Hon. Walter Scott's reply to Reeve Homer on fyle in which the Premier says: "The very fact that the song in question has aroused disturbance and bitterness in you/ district convinces me that the use of it in that community of mixed national origins has been unwise; Will I be going too far if I express the hope that the bone of contention which has caused friction may be so treated by both sides as to leave no room for further interference by the department?" X The receipt of this letter from the Premier was the cause of furious indignation in Blaine Lake, .Where, as the reeve said, "nearly every ratepayer in this district has signed the petition that would leave the young English teacher free to have a" patriotic song sung by the, pupils." A great mass meeting was held and many speeches made. In spite of this patriotic demonstration the Germans and the Austrians of the vicinity were able to bring more pressure to bear at Regina. They even sent another German inspector to the town to see if the teacher had concluded to suppress his.patriotism. He had not. Then it was thafr he received a final. word QUIETLY, QUICKLY. SMOOTHLY. YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS ARE MOVED Without any fuss, any disturbance, -without breaking or losing am, valuable furniture or bric-a-brac BECAUSE CAMPBELL MAKES II A BUSINESS TO MOVE GOODS THAT WAY. The big CAMPBELL "Car Vans" are heavily padded inside and completely enclosed, affording absolute protection. Only skillful, intellfl gent movers handle your goods. . AND the charge is surprisingly small Phone Seymour 7360 for full particulars. (AMPBEXL$TORACE(OiMPANY JEST AMD LARGEST IN WESTEPfr* CANADA T^owe_Seymour73<K) Office 857 BEATTY_4SrraEEt Office Phone: Seymour 8765-8766 DIXON & MURRAY Office and Store Fixture Manufacturers Jobbing Carpenters, Show Cases , Fainting, Paperhanglng and Kalsomloing Shop: 1065 Dunsmuir St Vancouver, B. O. August H. Ball, deputy minis- from the deputy minister, A. H. Banish Corns and Sore Feet 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 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 DEALERS Ball". That,"too, is on fyle, and he says again, repeating a previous threat, "Discontinue the singing of the~sohg in question, or your certificate will be cancelled at once." - Johnstone concluded that it would be the proper thing and afford excellent food for reflection among the alien foes who had caused him so much censure, if he joined the array, and he did. Now he is a lieutenant in the 188th, and sajrs he hopes soon to be in a position to do more than sing patriotic songs. WHERE THE WOfcUTS VESSELS COAT. There are about one hundred and forty coaling-portss scattered over the seven seas, from Panama, lying in strategic position at the Canal entrance, to the remote South Se.*\ Tsland port of Apia, but there are none so essential to shipping and none so celebrated on all the waterfronts of the world, as Gibraltar, Port Said, Colombo, Singapore, 'and Nagasaki, on the main trade route to the Orient. For ships London bound on the long, eleven-thousand-mile voyage from the far east, necessary stops are regularly made at these ports by both cross sea liners and plodding cargo-carriers. Port Said was 'i.nheard of, and Nagasaki was unvisited by the seafaring men of the full-rigger age, for trade routes and ships have changed since the ten-clipper left Wham- poa. and made London without calling at... a port. The present- day mail-steamer,; making eighteen knots an hour, is unable to carry, sufficient coal for an eleven-thousand-mile passage without renewing the supply in way- ports"; and the modern tramp steamer, built to carry as much cargo as can be stowed; and barely enough coal to drive the engines from one coaling-port.-. to the next, is in the same predicament. Huge supplies of coal are kept in all these ports for the needs of. arriving shipping. .At Port Said, for instance, a million tons of coal are landed each year froml colliers which daily arrive from England to supply the shipping which passes through the Suex canal. X Wherever there ist a coaling- port, there the trade routes gather. On the " Track Chart for full-powered steam vessels," pub lished by the Hydrographic office, Washington, the .trade routes which cross the great expanse of the/Pacific radiate in air directions, like the spokes of a^- gtwtic wheel,Jrom .eafeh-of-the island ports of Honolulu, of Apia and of Tahiti. Shoreward they are directed to San Francisco^ to Panama, and to Valparaiso; and, on the Asiatic side of the Pacific all routes lead to Nagasaki in the north, and to Sydney in the south. Similarly, in the South Atlantic oct-an there are established for the use of steamers plying the routes of these waters, coaling-stations of. large importance at the otherwise remote parts of Santa Cruz de Teneriffe, at the Cape Yerde Islands,-at Ascension. Island, and at St Helena, all of them inland sports lying well away from the African coast. Teneriffe is a reular coaling-port on the route to all African ports from "the Ivory Coast to Cape Town; and the Cape Verde Islands. These parts are on the cross-sea highways of the the world's . commerce; from stretch the by-paths and to them come the coastwise routes.���������Geo. Harding, in Harper's Magazine for June. Foggs (in London for the first time)---Hi, policeman, I've just missed my wife. If she should come along will you ask her to wait here for me? Policeman���������But how am I to know her? Foggs���������Ah, to be sure, hadn't thought of. that. Well, tell her- not to wait. ^VPWiP,������Wh*f;'. acca HOME TO BENT For Bent���������6 room, modern house, Balsam street, Kerriadale; lawn, flowers, garden, chicken run, fenced and newly decorated. Garden in first rate shape, small fruits, roses, etc. Bent, $16 per month. Box A., Western Call. I.:-"
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Title | The Western Call |
Publisher | Vancouver, B.C. : McConnells |
Date Issued | 1916-06-16 |
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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. |
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